FEBRUARY 1994

February 1994 VOL.XVIV, No. 4

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IRISH WOLFHOUMJ CLUB

OFFICERS PRESIDENT Chuck Stockham VICE-PRESIDENT Marilyn Shaw SECRETARY Carol Gabriel TREASURER John Hays

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terry Burchett, Maria Grotano

Jackie Barnett, Jenny Clark, Linda Shaw Fairbanks

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN - Suzanne McCombs P.O. Box 504, Anderson, CA 96007

(916) 357-4185

BUGLE EDITOR Belle Hays

P.O. Box 108 Comptche, CA 95427

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2 The President's Message

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 1994 should prove to be a banner year for our club and our hounds. Many events are planned to keep you and your hounds busy including the National Specialty show to be held at Toro Park in Monterey. Other upcoming events include the St. Patrick's Day parade, the Fun Match to be held at the Souza' s home and, of course, lure trials.

If you are interested in marching with your hound in San Francisco's St. Patrick's Day parade you will be marching with an elite award win­ning group. This is a fun time for all. Contact Carol Gabriel at (415) 892-5412 for more information.

Another fun event is the Sanctioned "B" match, This annual event will be held at the Woodside home of the Souzas. This lets everyone see young wolfhounds and others not always at the show ring. I want to stress this day is for everyone and is a fun, very social event. The hospitality of the Souzas makes everyone feel at home.

In May is the Irish Wolfhound Club of America National Specialty show. This year it will be held on the West Coast. If you have not been to a National Specialty, do yourself a favor and attend. You will meet IW owners and breeders from all over the United States and Canada. Of course they will be accompanied by their hounds. I urge all to support this show.

I want to thank Brenda Taylor for accepting the job of education chairman for our club. She will be taking over this responsibility from Janet Souza.

Our next meeting will be held at The Bold Knight restaurant in San Jose after the judging of IWs at the Santa Clara Valley KC show on Sunday, February 20, 1 994 •.

See you then,

Umpgua KC Judge: Mrs. Judy Doniere BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham BDS,BDW,WB-Erinwood Calypso - Paloma WD-Kellcastle's Tartan-N-Tristan - Prill RWD-Oakwoods Master Wyn Sixpence - Daniel RWB-Knightwind's Deanna Troi - Stockham

Klamath Dog Fanciers Judge:Mrs. Michelle Billings BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham BDS,BOW,WB-Erinwood Calypso - Paloma WD-Kellcastle's Tartan-N-Tristan - Prill RWD-Jessean 1s Heartbreaker - Heneagare/Riley RWB-Erinwood Renata - Paloma

Mt. Bachelor KC, Inc. Judge:Lee A. Reasin BOB,BOW,WB-Erinwood Calypso - Paloma BOS-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham WO-Gwinn-Del Gle 1 Mor Fearan-Tighe - Griffin RWD-Gwinn-Del Gle 1 Mor Faolan - Griffin RWB-Misty Isle's Shannon of Jessean - Fleetwood

Eugene KC, Inc. Judge:Mr. Lou Harris

Stockham

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September 9, 1993 3/4/1-0

September 10,1993 4/4/1-0

September 11,1993 6/6/1-0

September 12,1993 6/2/1-0

BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic -BDS,BDW,WB-Misty Isle's Shannon of WD-Kellcastle 1 s Tartan-N-Tristan -RWD-Gwinn Dell's Gle' Mor Faolan -

Jessean - Fleetwood Prill Griffin

RWB-Knightwind's Deanna Troi - Stockham

Wine Country KC Judge:Mrs. Eileen Pimlott BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham BOS- Ch. Tory Kellcastle Sumpin' Spec'l,CGC -BOW,WD-Gabriel 1 s Cuchulain - Gabriel WB-Applearbor Kindra - Luba RWD-The Druid of Castlemaine - Shaw RWB-Knightwind's Deanna Troi - Stockham

November 6,1993 6/10/3-1

Burchett

Mensona KC November 7,1993 Judge:Douglas Shipley 5/9/3-1 BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham BOS,BOW,WB-Tirowen Shanagarry Tara - Kinloch *Finished Championship* WO-Michael O'Rourke of Tara Hts. - Curtis RWD-Phaererin Sterling Silver - Hays RWB-Glen Ellen Sheena of Tara Hts. - Curtis

Redwood Empire KC Judge:Mrs. Margaret Renihan BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham BOS-Ch. Tory Kellcastle Sumpin' Spec'l,CGC -BOW,WD-Phaererin Sterling Silver - Hays WB-Knightwind's Deanna Troi - Stockham RWB-Bailebrae Contessa 0 Gabriel - Grotano

Yosemite Valley KC Judge:Raymond McGinnis BOB-Ch. Noinin Cnoc Noll of Limerick - Souza BOS,BOW,WB-Applearbor Kindra - Luba

November 8,1993 1/4/1-1

Burchett

November 26,1993 2/6/1

WO-Fleetwind Sean of Whitehall - Hawksworth/Rosebrock RWD-Knightwind's Logan of Tory - Burchett RWB-Heartsong Rebel's Jubilee - Kuhar

Golden Valley KC November 27,1993 Judge:Mrs. James Canalizo 4/11/1-1 BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Autumn Magic - Stockham BOS-Ch. Noinin Cnoc Noll of Limerick - Souza BOW,WB-Applearbor Kindra - Luba * Finished Championship * WO-Gabriel's Cuchulain - Gabriel *Finished Championship * RWD-The Druid of Castlemaine - Shaw RWB-Heartsong Rebel's Jubilee - Kuhar

San Joaquin KC Judge:Mrs. Cynthia Schmuck BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham BOS,BOW,WB-Heartsong Rebel's Jubilee - Kuhar WO-The Druid of Castlemaine - Shaw RWD-Knightwind's Logan of Tory - Burchett RWB-Knightwind's Deanna Troi - Stockham

November 2B,1993 3/11/3-1

5 San Mateo KC December 5,1993 Judge:Mr. Lou Harris BOB-Ch. Knightwind's Black Magic - Stockham BOS,WB-Heartsong Rebel's Jubilee - Kuhar

5/4/2-2

BOW,WD-Fleetwind Sean of Whitehall - Hawksworth/Rosebrock RWD-Lynge's Sampson - Simoni RWB-Fleetwind Carroy Emerald - Rosebrock/Fleetwind Knls

Los Encinas KC December 18,1993 Judge:Mrs. Barbara Heller BOB-Ch. Noinin Cnoc Noll of Limerick - Souza BOS-Ch. Powerscourt Valentine Flash - Powers BOW,WD-Carroy Colum - Rosebrock WB-Noinin Cnoc Neala of Limerick - Souza RWO-Powerscourt's 01 Greeley - Powers RWB-Fleetwind Champagne - Rosebrock/Fleetwind Knls

5/3/2-1

Long Beach KC December 19,1993 Judge:Mrs. Jeraldeen Crandall 6/4/2-1 BOB-Ch. Noinin Cnoc Noll of Limerick - Souza * Group III from Judge Betty-Anne Stenmark *

BOS,BOW,WB-Fleetwind Champagne - Rosebrock/Fleetwind Knls WO- Powerscourt's O'Greeley - Po~ers RWD-Carroy Devlin of Castlemaine - Cowen/Rosebrock RWB-Noinin Cnoc Neala of Limerick - Souza

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*** ALERT ***

Alarming news in the September issue of The Gentle Giant (reprinted from the July Rocky Mountain IWA' s The Hound 1 s Pause) is the report that "members of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) or other similar groups are targeting dog shows in the Denver area with the purpose of either freeing or killing pets. Frustrated by dog owners who lock their crates at shows, PETA is now threatening to pour deadly antifreeze into the crates in the belief that a dead dog is better than a 'slave dog'.

"The June 1993 Collieology newsletter stated that 6 dogs were poisoned in Collinsville, Illinoi s, at a dog show. Fortunately all 6 survived. At Louisville, Kentucky, 4 dogs were poisoned with 1 dying. Extreme precautions must be taken to safeguard our dogs by each individual plus the dog clubs sponsoring events".

According to the November 1 93 Gun Dog Magazine as reported by ADDA, (American Dog Owners Assoc.) PETA has been at it again in Minnesota. State Wildlife there would like to humanely relocate some of the wild geese that have been destroying lawns, soiling water and jeopardizing public health. PETA on the other hand wants to ban feedings, eliminate grass in public parks, use chemical repellents, kill hatchlings and perform vasectomies on ganders, and is suing everyone in sight to stop the relocation plan.

FURTHERMORE •• As reported in the January 1 94 issue of The Gentle Giant:

Most people who contribute to PETA probably think they a:re making a contribution to animal welfare. But National Grange Master Robert Barrow thinks they are being misled. He has urged that the organization be declared ineligible to receive donations through the Combined Federal Campaign and be struck from the list of charitable activities that federal employees may designate for check-off,

Barrow cites two reasons. First, PETA has failed to meet acceptable standards for non-profit charitable organizations established by the National Charities Information Board. Second, PETA is closely associated with the radical Animal Liberation Front, which the FBI has identified as a terrorist organization that has violently attacked agricultural and research facilities.

The National Charities Information Board requires organizations to spend at least 60% of its budget for "charitable purposes"; PETA spends 20%. 42% is spent on additional fund raising. The NCIB requires a minimum of 5 members on a board of directors; PETA has 3 members, one

of which is a full time staff member - another violation. 7

PETA denies any direct connection with the Animal Liberation Front, but it issues news releases and statements for ALF and pays for the legal defense of ALF members who are arrested for acts of violence.

The case for eliminating PETA from lists of charities is overwhelming, writes Barrow. Unless something is done, federal employees will continue to unwittingly finance an organization that is encouraging obstruction of justice, and well-meaning contributors will continue to be milked by a small group of propagandists who are skilled at fund raising and truly not very interested in animal welfare.

San Mateo Breeding Moratorium

The report by the American Dog Owners Association analyzing the first year of operation of the San Mateo breeding moratorium is not what the Peninsula Humane Society had hoped. The main findings of the study include:

*Breeder's licenses for dogs are costly and not very effective; *Cat owners simply ignore the breeder's license requirement; *The moratorium has resulted in only a minimal increase in the

number of owners licensing their pets, presumably out of fear that authorities may impose new more onerous obligations on them;

*Prior to the legislation, there had been a steady decrease in the handling of unwanted dogs and cats by shelter organizations, but this trend reversed after enactment of the ordinance with an upsurge in unwanted pets during the first year;

*There has been a slight reduction in the number of adopted pets; *Euthanasia of pets has decreased in the County as a whole, but it actually increased in the unincorporated areas, the only place where the ordinance applies. Thus, the ordinance seems to have a reverse effect, causing more euthanasia where it applies, contrary to its goal of decreasing euthanasia.

While more studies can be undertaken, the early returns suggest that a breeding ban or moratorium not only fails to solve pet euthanasia problems, but actually increases the difficulties posed by unwanted dogs and cats. Evaluations of similar undertakings in other areas seem to confirm that a moratorium is an inappropriate and ineffective way to respond to pet population problems.

- Marshall Tanick, Counsel, ADDA

* * * Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which are toxic

to pets. - Canine News

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1994 Dog Show Calendar for Northern California and Reno

D.ATE CLUB LOCATION 2/5/94 Golden Gate Kennel Club San Francisco 2/6/94 Golden Gate Kennel Club San Francisco 2/20/94 Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club San Jose

3/13/94 Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore Pleasanton 3/26/94 Richmond Kennel Club Oakland 3/27/94 Oakland Kennel Club Oakland

4/1/94 Sequoia Kennel Club Hanford 4/2/94 Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno Fresno 4/3/94 Kern County Kennel Club Bakersfield 4/17/94 Sacramento Kennel Club Sacramento 4/22/94 Wine Country Kennel Club Napa 4/23/94 Chief Solano Kennel Club Vallejo 4/24/94 Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club San Rafael 4/30/94 ND. CALIF. I.W. CLUB MATCH* WOODSIDE *

5/7/94 Mensona Kennel Club Santa Rosa 5/8/94 Redwood Empire Kennel Club Petaluma 5/14/94 Del Monte Kennel Club Pebble Beach 5/19/94 IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA * SALINAS * 5/20/94 IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA * SALINAS * 5/21/94 IRISH WOLFHOUND CLUB OF AMERICA * SALINAS * 5/27/94 Golden Valley Kennel Club Turlock 5/28/94 Hangtown Kennel Club Placerville 5/29/94 San Joaquin Kennel Club Stockton 5/30/94 Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club Angels Camp

6/4/94 Reno Kennel Club Reno 6/5/94 Bonanza Kennel Club Reno 6/11/94 Donner Trail Kennel Club Dixon 6/12/94 Contra Costa Kennel Club Vallejo 6/17/94 Shasta Kennel Club Gridley 6/18/94 Chico Dog Fanciers Gridley 6/19/94 Two Cities Kennel Club Gridley

7/22/94 Coyote Hills Kennel Club San Francisco 7/23/94 Golden Gate Kennel Club San Francisco 7/24/94 San Mateo Kennel Club San Francisco 7/28/94 Irish Wolfhound Assoc. of the West Coast Specialty 7/29/94 Irish Wolfhound Assoc. of the West Coast Specialty

Dog Show Calendar cont'd-

DATE 8/6/94 B/7/94 B/13/94 B/14/94 8/20/94 8/21/94 B/27/94 B/2B/94

9/3/94 9/4/94 9/5/94 9/17/94 9/18/94

10/1 /94 10/2/94 1 O/B/94 10/9/94 10/14/94 10/15/94 10/16/94 10/23/94 10/29/94 10/30/94

11 /5/94 11/6/94 11/7/94 11/25/94 11 /26/94 11/27/94

12/3/94 12/4/94

CLUB Oakland Kennel Club Richmond Dog Fanciers Salinas Valley Kennel Club Salinas Valley Kennel Club Santa Cruz Kennel Club Santa Cruz Kennel Club Del Monte Kennel Club Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club

Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno Sequoia Kennel Club Kings Kennel Club NO. CALIF. I.W. CLUB SPECIALTY* Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club

Bonanza Kennel Club Reno Kennel Club Contra Costa Kennel Club Donner Trail Kennel Club Chico Dog Fanciers Two Cities Kennel Club Sacramento Kennel Club Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers

Wine Country Kennel Club Mensona Kennel Club Redwood Empire Kennel Club Yosemite Kennel Club Golden Valley Kennel Club San Joaquin Kennel Club

I.W.A.W.C. Gathering of the CU San Mateo Kennel Club

A good judge should be kind and considerate to novice dogs and novice exhibitors.

- AKC Gazette

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LOCATION Vallejo Vallejo Salinas Salinas Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Carmel Carmel

Fresno Hanford Bakersfield PETALUMA * San Rafael

Carson City Reno Antioch Roseville Yuba City Yuba City Sacramento Pleasanton Dixon Dixon

Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Merced Turlock Stockton

Salinas San Mateo

10 Food For Thought

Not eating is a dog's most powerful way of producing guilt feelings in his human. - Dog World

* * * "An exhibitor has the right to expect fair and courteous treatment

while in the ring. You have paid your entry fee and are entitled to your few minutes, the same as any other exhibitor. You have a right to expect that the judge will examine and move your dog with the same thoroughness as he does the others. You also can expect the judge to choose the best dog. He works very hard to remain above politics and to choose the dog in the ring that he feels is the best representative of the breed on that day." - Denny Vinson, Dog World

* * * For dogs with suspected inhalant allergies there is a fast and

painless test which confirms sensitivity to specific allergens such as trees, grasses, weeds, molds and fleas, etc., allowing for the use of hyposensitization instead of steroids which have dangerous side effects. This is the IM-VET allergy test. Any veterinarian can draw 4 ml of blood and send the serum to the IM-VET specialists who prepare individualized prescription extracts for treatment. The IM-VET canine allergy test is a service of Center Laboratories of Port Washington, N.Y. - Dog World

* * * Recent experiments have shown that dogs do have color vision. Their

vision is similar to that of humans with red-green colorblindness. They can distinguish between red and blue which are at opposite ends of the color spectrum, but they cannot discern the hues in between. The studies show that dogs have two different cone photoreceptors in their eyes; one is sensitive to dim light and the other is sensitive to bright light. In this regard they are like humans with the genetic defect called deuteranopia, or partial colorblindness. - Dog World

* * * Onions, whether raw, cooked or dried, are toxic to dogs. A substance

found in all onions causes oxidation of the canine red blood cell (anemia). - AAHA

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11 PUCA 11

KELLCASTLE PUCA DUBH OF TORY Thank you Terry and Robin for such a fine hound.

Thanks to all the judges who recognized his quality and soundness.

We also want to thank Chuck and Arlene, Linda and Janet, our vets and all the other generous members of Northern California IW Club for your

support and advice.

Chris Lindseth Chris McKernan

1 2 A FAIRY TALE

Once upon a time there were four Irish Wolfhounds and their exhibit­ors coming home from a big show. They were driving over a mountain pass in the middle of a violent snow storm when, suddenly, their car went into a skid, hit a guard rail, overturned and went careening down a slope about a mile in length. The trailer which the car had been pulling landed relatively undamaged beside the car, and in it were the four Irish Wofhound show dogs.

No one had seen the accident. All four Irish Wolfhound breeders were trapped inside the car! The temperature was way below zero! They would freeze to death, except for one thing; their dogs! As luck would have it, the door to the trailer had popped open.

The first dog out was very "typey" as this is what his breeder cared most about. He made it about a quarter of a mile up the slope to get help before he was wobbling and gasping for air. After another 200 yards, he was lost and blinded; his breeder did not believe in conditioning.

The second Wolfhound out of the trailer was bred for "the important things", size, head type and perfect coat. He was indeed a beautiful sight to behold, but unfortunately, he collapsed from hereditary hip dysplasia after going only 300 yards.

The third I.W. to try to get help had been bred for soundness. His breeder wouldn't dream of using a dog that was not x-rayed clear of hip dysplasia. He made it halfway up the slope before he collapsed of exhaustion. He couldn't cope with the large snow drifts. His breeder did not know that soundness involved more than hip dysplasia and had neglected to include the head, neck, shoulders, forelimbs, feet, chest, lungs, heart and hindquarters in his breeding program.

The fourth breeder was conscious, and knew at last that all those years of breeding would pay off. He had bred to type, being careful not to shorten the muzzle or ruin the bite. He was proud if his dog's dark eyes. His dog had a wonderfully coarse coat, and was very powerful, proportionally tall, a strong and muscular figure. He had an DFA number of course, but also good bone, a very strong high- set neck that was loaded with muscles; his shoulders were well layed back, very muscular and powerful; his forelegs were straight and strong; he had strong pasterns and wonderful tight feet; he had good rib spring with ample room for the huge heart and lungs he possessed; he had perfect rear angulation and his hocks couldn't have been stronger.

When moving, this Wolfhound was flawless ! He seemed just to float through the air; nothing hard or loose about him; just a very elegant creation. In fact, this dog had just won a Group I under an all-rounder. The only time he had been defeated was by the first breeder's dog in a class at a Specialty show. With great pride and with

13 A Fairy Tale cont'd-

tears in his eyes, the breeder saw his beautiful dog drive through the snow •••••••••••

The I.W. made it up to the road with the greatest of ease! A passing State Trooper saw the dog and stopped, As he got out of the car, the dog attacked him and ate him,,,,,,,

Irish Wolfhound breeders must not forget that which is so often taken for granted ---- temperament.

The Animal Bloodmobile

The Irish Wolfhound, Vol.4, No. 2 Submitted by Chuck Stockham

Blood transfusions are playing an increasingly vital role in veterinary medicine. The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania recognizes the importance of blood donations for transfusions, blood typing and storage, the study of blood diseases in animals and a data analysis system and so has instituted the country's first bloodmobile program. Their mobile unit facilitates collections in outlying areas,

There are requirements for dogs participating in the program. To qualify, dogs must be between one and ten years old, weigh at least 50 pounds, be in good health, be current on vaccines and be able to spend 5 calm minutes while blood is drawn.

Because Wolfhounds "aren't featured very often", Jane Wandruff sent an article featuring a Wolfhound and the Pennsylvania Bloodmobile which was designed to increase participation in the blood donor program and the need for blood donations.

"Jacki Hall, co-owner of Cherrybrook [Pet Supply in Newport, Del.] heard about the pet blood bank through a customer and realized how much veterinarians rely on blood supplies. Hall posed her idea for a canine blood drive to Donna Oakley, head nurse and blood bank coordinator, and a drive was planned in conjunction with a birthday party for Woody, the store's mascot, a 2-year-old Irish Wolfhound,,,,,

"Two days after announcing Woody's Big Birthday Bash & Blood Drive the sign-up sheet for donors was full. So many people expressed an interest, Cherrybrook was able to organize additional blood drives in subsequent months." Right on, Woody, and thanks, Jane.

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Canine Misalliance

The first rule about an unplanned breeding is to keep cool! Because many unplanned breedings are only thought to have occurred,

a pregnancy should be confirmed before initiating any treatment. And because any male involved in an unplanned breeding might be infected with a transmissible disease, the bitch in question should be tested for such contact diseases as brucellosis.

In a real but unwanted pregnancy, the preferred method of inducing an abortion is the use of prostaglandin which reduces the progesterone secretion by the ovary necessary to support pregnancy. According t o Dr. Edward Feldman who conducted studies at the Univ. of Calif. at Davis, "Prostaglandin provides a safe, reliable, effective and practical method of terminating pregnancy, even when treatment begins 30 to 35 days after the unplanned breeding."

-Cornell Animal Health Newsletter

Whatever Happened To

A recent letter from Jane Kit Christie brought her - and Donald Rasmusson - up to date on their wanderings. Since her present address is in Upland, I 1 phoned her to make sure Upland was not within the reach of the devastating Southern California earthquake. Damage was slight, but it did wake them. Jane would love to have a dog (IW?) but her present back yard is a swimming pool surrounded by cement.

"Don got Good News/Bad News in mid-July: Good news, he was being promoted at work; Bad news, he had to relocate to the main office in Southern California!

There was a bit of a push to get him down here, so he advance-moved to a place in Claremont and rented a house that had been for sale for more than two years. Wouldn't you know that less than a month after I joined him in mid-August, the house sold and we had to move again! ••••

We 1 re still unpacking boxes but my office is semi-useable and I wanted to let you know where I was now that we have a more permanent address.

Best wishes to all. We'll get back to Northern California on business fairly regularly, so will probably see everyone again soon."

Jane 1 s new address is 676 Clark Street, Upland, CA 917B4-1952 and her 'phone number is 909-931-7004.

Homeopathy and Herbal Supplements 15

Marina Zacharias

"As a breeder of Championship Basset Hounds, I have witnessed many

breeders struggle with the constant plague of health and fertility

problems that persist within domestic animals today. Of course,

professional advice should always be sought in cases of serious illness

or injury, but many needless trips to the veterinarian could be saved with the use of Homeopathic and Herbal remedies.

One of the greatest disadvantages of orthodox medicine can be its

s trength. Not only can it treat the illness for which it was prescribed

it may also produce alarming side effects. Homeopathy and herbs can be

used successfully in conjunction with conventional therapies, or as importantly, on their own for treatment and prevention for all kinds of

conditions. Homeopathy is an exceptionally safe form of medicine that utilizes

microdoses of substances from plants and minerals to stimulate the

body's natural healing response. The basic principle of Homeopathy has

been known since the time of the ancient Greeks. It is based on the

principle of treating like with like. By virtue of their infinite

dilution, homeopathic remedies are completely safe, non-addictive and

have no unwanted side effects. I have used many homeopathic and herbal

remedies with outstanding success."

[Zacharias goes on to list various remedies for Kennel Cough, pain,

motion sickness, Fading Puppy Syndrome, pregnancy difficulties, etc.,

but some of the problems are too serious to warrant the appearance of

recommendation here. Also, recent studies of at least one herb on her list (comfrey) have shown it to be toxic to animals,-ed,]

"From the lengthy experience that I've had using homeopathy and

herbs, I am convinced of the effectiveness in the power of prevention that these medicines possess. Health problems are minimized with the

daily use of herbs and for any problems that should arise, homeopathy

is an effective form of first treatment. If you would like to learn more about homeopathic and herbal

remedies; reputable companies that supply them; recommended books; or

where to find veterinarians who specialize in this field~ call me or

write to: Marina Zacharias, P. 0. Box 1492, Sumas, WA 98295. Ph# ( 604)

856-2050 or Fax# (604) 856-4099."

* * * * * When a man's best friend is his dog, that dog has a problem.

- Edward Abby

1 6 "Yellow Journalism"

by Dave Barry

"Dogs need to sniff the ground; it's how they keep abreast of current events. The ground is a giant dog newspaper, containing all kinds of late-breaking dog news items, which, if they are especially urgent, are often continued in the next yard. We live next to an aircraft-carrier­sized dog named Bear who is constantly committing acts of prize-winning journalism around the neighborhood, and my dogs are major fans of his work. Each morning, while I am shouting commands at them, they race around and scrutinize the most recent installments of the ongoing Bear oeuvre, vibrating their bodies ecstatically to communicate their awe and critical comments ('Bear has done it again! ' 'This is classic Bear! ' etc. ) • "

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On A 1992 Trip To Israel Robert M. Miller, DVM

The interesting people we met in Israel rounded out our experience, For example, I met a South African dog trainer who specializes in training guide dogs for the blind, He told me that he toured the United States a few years ago, visiting all of our guide dog facilities, "Did you enjoy it?" I asked, "I was appalled!" he snapped, "Why?" "Because each school has a different system of training. There is no consistency! Anybody can be a dog trainer in the United States. Now, in South Africa, we do things as they are done in most European countries. We have one school of training. All trainers are graduates of that school, which is subject to governmental control and approval. The trainer must pass examinations and be licensed by the government. That's the way we do it, and that's the system I hope we can achieve here in Israel." "Yes," I agreed. "You're right. Anybody can be a dog or horse trainer in the United States. You just hang your shingle out, and if you're good, you survive." "Abominable!" sai,d the trainer, frowning. "Say!" I said. "Where did the idea of using dogs to guide blind people originate?" "Why," he responded, "in your country. In New Jersey, I believe." "You see," I told him, "that is what happens when people are allowed freedom of expression in an unfettered society. And that's why most of the technological innovations of the last 150 years have come from America."

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