NECC Booster 2012 Best of Breed

Winter 2012/Spring 2013

INSIDE

♦ NECC 17th Specialty Weekend

♦ Sault Ste. Marie KC all-breed shows

♦ NECC 2012 Booster results & photos

Am Can CH Hestsko’s Shawn Breeder: Dorothy Wallace

Owner: Paul Woito

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Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada 17th National Specialty Saturday, May 18, 2013

Soo Curling Club

124 Anita Boulevard Sault Ste. Marie ON

SPONSORED BY

JUDGES

All regular and non-regular classes:

Mrs. Bonnie Turner 6:00 pm

Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes:

Mr. Jean Tremblay Sweepstakes will start between 4:00 and 5:00 pm

As soon as a ring is available without interfering with BIS

from the Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club All Breed Shows

NECC 17th Specialty held in conjunction with:

Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club 6-show cluster The All-Breed shows are limited entry shows.

You must get your entries in early as these shows typically fill early.

NECC Booster

Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club show #4

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Judge: Mrs. Phyllis Wolfish

NECC Specialty Premium List and Entry forms available at

www.theentryline.com and www.elkhounds.net/necc There is no entry limit for the Specialty.

Entries close Wednesday, May 1, 2013 @ 8 pm

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Mrs. Bonnie Turner - Roswell, Georgia

Our first Elkhound came to us more by default than an actively sought pet for our family in 1973.

Assuming we could never afford one from a breeder, we checked a pet shop for a puppy. I found one I

loved running around on the floor of the shop. Within a few minutes the puppy was scooped up and out

the door with its new owners. I noticed another I thought was “cute” and our first Elkhound came home

with us. Growing up with Albert Payson Terhune books (Lad, A Dog just one of many), I had spent my

childhood dreaming of showing dogs. It took me but a few matches to realize our dog was not going to

make it as a show dog no matter how much we loved him.

Our first show dog came from Paul and Nina Ross (Misty Tara) of Memphis, TN. This dog’s pedigree was

very much Crafdal which I then blended with Norwegian import stock (Mari Misbeek, Camalot) and in

later years blended my line in a limited way with several of the well-known lines. I did a number of co-

breedings with dear friend, Jane Morris (Nord-Vann) and together we produced the number 1 Norwegian

Elkhound dog for 1993 and 1994, owner handled by me. Roundel breedings have produced multiple

Specialty Best-In-Show winners, Group winners, National Specialty BOB, BOS and AOM winners.

Roundel littermates have also won WD, WB at one of NEAA’s Nationals. Dogs that I have bred/shown

have always gotten their awards from the Bred-By Exhibitor class. I feel this class is THE most important

class and where judges should find the deepest quality.

In dog related areas I have served in a local kennel club in every office save one. Show Chairman was a

challenge that I enjoyed immensely and I even spent a few years cooking for 100 people at our shows.

For 10 years I was the lobbyist at the Georgia state capitol in an effort to prevent the Animal Rights people

from dominating our dog ownership laws. The Georgia Canine Coalition has also been held up as a model

around the country for its success with both forging a bond with the ARers and the state’s legislators. I was

one of the authors of Georgia’s Felony Animal Cruelty bills which charges those guilty of intentional

torture, maiming or killing of an animal with a felony and this bill has been used as a model in legislatures

around the United States. In the time after September 11, 2001 when SAR dogs had no food, water or place

for them and their handlers to stay, the AKC stepped in and provided for these heroes. To raise money for

a new fund AKC established for these dogs, bronze statues were commissioned and sold. I succeeded in

getting a resolution passed to place one of these statues in front of Georgia’s Department of Agriculture

where it stands to this day as a gift to the state in honor of our valiant dogs and their owners.

I was very proud to serve on the board of the Norwegian Elkhound Association of America. I filled the

offices of Board, Corresponding Secretary, Vice-President and President. I am currently the writer of the

Norwegian Elkhound column for the AKC Gazette. I was a feature writer for Showsite magazine and

recently wrote an article on judging the Elkhound for Canine Chronicle.

I have been an AKC approved judge of Norwegian Elkhounds and Junior Showmanship since 2003. I am

currently working on approval for Afghan Hounds, Eskimo Dogs and Samoyeds.

I often think of that day in the pet shop and wonder at my good fortune to have chosen the breed I adore. I

cannot imagine my life without an Elkhound in it. Jane Morris and I have often joked about “what you love

about this breed is what you hate about them”. Stubborn, spiteful, too independent, are all on the list, but

so is absolute loving companion that not only sees into but well knows how to get into your heart.

NECC Specialty Premium List and Entry forms available at

www.theentryline.com and www.elkhounds.net/necc There is no entry limit for the Specialty.

Entries close Wednesday, May 1, 2013 @ 8 pm

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NECC Specialty Premium List and Entry forms available at

www.theentryline.com and www.elkhounds.net/necc There is no entry limit for the Specialty.

Entries close Wednesday, May 1, 2013 @ 8 pm

Mr. Jean Tremblay, Stony Point ON

I have been in the sport of dogs since my teens in the mid ‘70s. My family bred black and harlequin

Great Danes and Toy Manchester Terriers. I was bitten with the show and breeding bug soon after

our first big win with a black bitch handled by pro handler, Dora Ann Collins. It was through Dora

Ann and her husband that I met my first elkhound, as they showed for Maude Bicknell.

In the mid ‘80s I was blessed to meet and eventually become partner with L Garrett Lambert.

Garrett had many elkhound friends including Liz Sykes and Paul Woito. These passionate

competitors and committed breeders were more than willing to share their vision of the breed and to

discuss it at length. There are no better teachers then those who can see, dissect, critique and plan

with eyes wide open. I was lucky to be able to glean from that knowledge.

Through the years I have been blessed as a handler to have some quality elkhounds that have done

very well at specialties and all breed shows entrusted in my care to show and train. As a breeder I

have bred and owned 76 Canadian and 19 American champion Cavaliers.

The learning continues and I look forward to applying that as your Sweepstakes judge.

If you are coming to show your Great Gray Elkhound, in the Sault in May, this is for you!!

If you are coming, it is because you rather like your elkie, and you rather like showing your elkie. That is

a good thing.

In order to keep being able to show your elkies at a Canadian National, or Booster, we need your help.

Just like everything else it all boils down to money. Your club needs money to put on a good show.

Unfortunately there are not a lot of us left showing these wonderful dogs. So, just the entry fee doesn’t

support the show.

We have an easy way for you to help support your club and have fun doing it. Just bring some little, or

big item or items, to raffle off during our dinner. Items do not have to be elkhound related, but those

are nice too.

We will put all items on the raffle table; each item will have a sheet of paper next to it. It you like the

item you can simply put your name down with the amount you are willing to spend on the item. Others

may want the same item and they can add their name with a new bigger total. We will set a time to end

the auction. The last name on each sheet will be that items winner. We will then collect the money and

hopefully have enough to help hold more boosters and nationals to show off our wonderful Norwegian

Elkhounds.

So, please support our club and bring something wonderful!! See you in May. Hope the snow is melted

by then!!!!

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SAULT STE. MARIE KENNEL CLUB

SHOW CLUSTER

6 All Breed Championship Dog Shows

May 18, 19 & 20 (Limited Entry)

Show #1 Judge Peter Machen, Ridgeway ON

Show #2 Judge Michael Hill, Toronto ON

Show #3 Judge Ron Mahon, St. Thomas ON

Show #4 NECC Booster

Judge Phyllis Wolfish, Toronto ON

Show #5 Judge Ray Smith, Chateauguay QC

Show #6 Judge Phyllis Pancel, Sudbury ON

SEVEN SETS OF POINTS AVAILABLE TO ELKHOUNDS ENTERED IN THE NECC SPECIALTY AND ALL SIX ALL BREED SHOWS

4 Licensed Obedience Trials

May 18 & 19, 2013 (Limited Entry)

Trial #1 Judge Mrs. D. MacKenzie, Hamilton ON

Trial #2 Judge Mrs. D. MacKenzie, Hamilton ON

Trial #3 Judge Mr. D. Bowles, Kemptville ON

Trial #4 Judge Mr. D. Bowles, Kemptville ON

4 Licensed Rally Obedience Trials

May 18 & 19, 2013 (Limited Entry)

Trial #1 Judge Mr. D. Bowles, Kemptville ON

Trial #2 Judge Mr. D. Bowles, Kemptville ON

Trial #3 Judge Mrs. D. MacKenzie, Hamilton ON

Trial #4 Judge Mrs. D. MacKenzie, Hamilton ON

Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club Premium List

and Entry forms available at

www.theentryline.com

http://www.mjnshowservices.com/mjnplists/ssmariepl2013.pdf

Entries close Wednesday, May 1, 2013 @ 8 pm

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NECC Welcome

Wine & Cheese

Super 8 Motel (host hotel)

184 Great Northern Rd

Sault Ste. Marie ON

Friday, May 17 at 8 pm

NECC Specialty Dinner

and Awards

upstairs at the Show Site

Soo Curling Club

124 Anita Boulevard

Saturday, May 18 at 8 pm

$25 (Canadian) per person

RSVP for Dinner to

boulderstorm@yahoo.ca

Dinner can be pre-paid by sending payment to

Donna Weeks

830 Leigh’s Bay Rd

Sault Ste. Marie ON

P6A 5K8

or

can be paid upstairs at the Show Site the day of the Specialty

Seminar: Nutrition and Reproduction

By Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine, Royal Canin

Sunday, May 19, 4:30-6:30 pm

Cost: $20.00 (Light dinner included)

Location: Upstairs at the show site

Please note: This Seminar is open to ALL breeders

RSVP to boulderstorm@yahoo.ca

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Norwegian Elkhound Walk

Sunday, May 19 at 7:30 pm

Along Sault Ste. Marie’s beautiful waterfront

Led by NECC member Vincent Bulman

HOST HOTEL Super 8 Motel

184 Great Northern Rd

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

705-254-6441

There is a block of 10 rooms available at the Super 8 for

NECC entries at $84.00 per night plus taxes and a one

time $15.00 pet fee.

Villa Inn Motel

724 Great Northern Rd

705-942-2424 No Charge for Pets

Bel Aire Motel

398 Pim Street

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

705-945-7950 Will waive pet fee for NECC entries

Northlander Motel

243 Great Northern Rd

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

705-254-6452 No Charge for Pets

Water Tower Inn

360 Great Northern Rd

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

705-949-8111 One time pet fee applied to your

reservation (not a per night fee).

Glenview Cottages & Vacation

Homes

Highway 17 North

705-759-3436

KOA Tent and Trailer Park

501 Fifth Line East

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

705-759-2344 Self-grooming salon on site,

as well as an agility and rally field.

OTHER HOTELS WHICH ACCEPT DOGS

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

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1973 Can.Am.CH Crafdal Tryg N Thor’s Rock (M)

March 25 - Toronto ON

1981 Can.Am.CH Vikinghund’s Burre (M)

June 13 - Calgary AB

1983 Can.Am.CH. Houndhaven’s Nordic Wrath (M)

November 5 - Toronto ON

1985 Can.Am.CH Houndhaven’s Nordic Wrath (M)

April 18 - Edmonton AB

1987 CH. Mistygrey Angel’s Benjamin (M)

May 9 - Winnipeg MB

1988 Am.CH. Asgaards’ Rave Review (M)

August 30 - Toronto ON

1991 Am.CH. Norgren’s The Pride’s Inside (M)

August 3 - Calgary AB

1993 Am.Can.CH Fantasy’s Eminent Thunder (M)

July 17 - Kars ON

1997 Am.Can.CH Windy Cove Norgren Wild Pride (M)

July 12 - Woodstock ON

1999 Am.Can.CH Windy Cove Norgren Wild Pride (M)

August 22 - Saint John NB

2001 Am.CH Von Conrad’s Cloud Chaser (M)

July 7 - Vernon BC

2003 Am.Can. CH Kamgaard Kapri at Graafin (F)

July 12 - Woodstock ON

2005 Kamgaard Kameo Appearance (F)

June 19 - Dorchester ON

2007 Kestos Kriega (M)

July 14 - Woodstock ON

2009 Am.Can.CH Kingdoms Atomic Energy (M)

July 11 - Woodstock ON 2011 Ch. Daggarwoods Bjorn Star (M)

September 4 - Halifax NS

2013

May 18 - Sault Ste. Marie ON

NECC Specialty & Booster Fundraising

We always welcome donations to assist the NECC in putting on our

Specialties and Boosters.

Please send your cheque, payable to the NECC, to:

Liz Sykes, Treasurer, 481 Avalon Place, Ottawa ON K1G 4C8

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NECC Booster - Sunday, June 24, 2012; Judge: Thom Nesbitt

Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch: Hestsko’s Shawn, breeder Dorothy

Wallace, owner Paul Woito

Best of Opposite Sex: CH. Quiquen Quartz, breeder Paul Woito, owner Donna Weeks

Best Puppy in Breed: Ellyka’s Born in theUSA, breeders Toni & Ned Welkes, owners

Keith & Sheri Green

Best of Breed, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch: Hestsko’s Shawn Breeder: Dorothy Wallace Owner: Paul Woito Shawn went on to win the Hound Group and Judge Thom Nesbitt awarded her Best in Show!

Best of Opposite Sex: Am.Can. CH Quiquen Quartz Breeder: Paul Woito Owner: Donna Weeks

No photo was available of Best Puppy in Breed, Ellyka’s Born in the USA Breeders: Toni & Ned Welkes Owners: Keith & Sheri Green

Thank you, Thom Nesbitt, for judging the NECC Booster.

L to R: Chris Olson & Boulder, Paul Woito & Shawn, unknown handler & Elkhound, Lisa Bank with Elkhound puppy and adult (names unknown), Donna Weeks & Ice, Sue Cailler & Jet, Charlie MacInnes & Wanda, Keith Green & Cory

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Westminster Kennel Club

Madison Square Gardens, New York NY

Monday, February 11, 2013

Norwegian Elkhound Breed Judge: Mr. Charles Olvis

MBIS BISS MBPIS Am/Can GCH Daggarwoods Bjorn Star CGN

Am/Can Ch Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs

Canadian bred and owned Elkhounds were breed winners at this year’s Westminster Kennel

Club show on Monday, February 11. Judge Mr. Charles Olvis chose Am/Can CH GCH

Daggarwoods Bjorn Star for Best of Breed and Am/Can CH Daggarwoods Bombshell Babs as

Best of Opposite Sex. Littermates, the pair is bred and owned by Nicole Casavechia.

Select Dog was CH Somerri Dunharrow’s Dynamo and Select Bitch was GCH Lindvagen Imagine

Me.

A relatively large entry of a dozen was decreased due to absentees resulting from travel

difficulties associated with bad weather.

Video of the Elkhound judging is online at: http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/videos/#/

Breed%20Judging/2013/Hound/vid:2624886

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Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada

Officers & Board of Directors — 2012-13

President - Nadine Shpikula Vice-President - Donna Weeks

Secretary - Donna Surman Treasurer - Liz Sykes

Board of Directors - Nicole Casavechia, Gail Klinck, Carole Mielke

Upcoming Events

NECC 17th National Specialty

Saturday, May 18, 2013 Sault Ste. Marie ON

In conjunction with the

Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club show cluster

to be held May 18-20, 2013

NECC Booster

Sunday, May 19, 2013 (show #4) Sault Ste. Marie ON

Sault Ste. Marie Kennel Club

Held as part of the NECC 17th National

Specialty Weekend, May 18-20, 2012

From The President

Hi folks,

Don’t forget ...

The next Norwegian Elkhound Club of

Canada National Specialty will be held in

conjunction with the Sault Ste. Marie

Kennel Club shows in the Soo on

Saturday, May 18, 2013.

NECC Vice-President Donna Weeks has

a whole long weekend of events planned.

We encourage you to attend!

Nadine Shpikula

President

Norwegian Elkhound Club of Canada membership information and forms are available on the Club’s

website at http://elkhounds.net/necc

Please download the form & mail with your cheque to:

Liz Sykes, Treasurer 481 Avalon Place

Ottawa ON K1G 4C8