TRAP FALLS KENNEL CLUB NEWSLETTER

November-December 2019

TFKC OFFICERS www.TRAPFALLS.org Newsletter Editor Chris Sweetwood President: Laura Wells 929-1332 Email: csweetwood@att.net Vice Pres.: Lisa Peters 381-9151 AKC Delegate Corresponding Sec.: Cindy Richardson 381-9490 Chris Sweetwood 877-6157 Recording Sec.: Lauren Friedman 877-6157 Canine Legislation Rep. Treasurer: Karen Battistelli 650-9646 Jill Bregy

MEETING NOTICE

The next meeting will be February 4, 2020 at Apple

Rehab/Shelton Lakes at 7:30 p.m. Board meeting at

6:30 p.m.

CALENDAR 2020

February 4-meeting March 3-meeting April 7-meeting May 5-meeting June 2-meeting July-picnic date to be announced August 4-meeting September 2-meeting September 15- (Nominating committee report due) October 6-meeting (Nomination accepted from the floor) November 3-meeting (Elections of officers) December-Christmas party, NOT SCHEDULED Meeting (Installation of officers)

FYI

Anyone who attends a meeting with their dog MUST have a copy of the dogs Rabies Certificate with them each time. This is a request from Apple Rehab.

Brags

Aug 25 Elm City KC Springfield Mass, Wllslands Klouds 'Round the Moon, "Floyd" was W/BW/BOBOH for 4pts

Trap Falls Kennel Club Newsletter; November-December 2019. Page 2

Wllslands Imagine Martini at Midnight, "Olive" was WB for 4pts. Olive went on to earn her Championship on Sept 8. Laura Wells CVT CCRP

At the 2019 Saint Bernard Club of America National Specialty show held October 10th – 12th at Purina Farms, Apollo, GCHB RockandRoll’s For Your Entertainment HF, took Best in Veteran Sweepstakes under Sweepstakes judge Faye Martin. Everyone couldn’t believe Apollo was 8 years old, still moved so well and was so physically fit. He took to the show ring like he had never retired over 2 years ago.

Earlier in the week, Apollo won Best Veteran under distinguished breeder and Saint Bernard specialty judge Beverly Nosiglia at the Regional Pre-show. Submitted by Susan Carter.

October 19 2019, CH Wllslands Kaptain Von Lutters V Bethany Farms, "Kaptain" was BOB for 5 GRCH points and BOBOH Working Group 3

Trap Falls Kennel Club Newsletter; November-December 2019. Page 3

Wllslands Kream of the Krop V Bethany Farms, "Kai" went WB/BOW for her last 2 points finishing her Championship Laura Wells CVT CCRP

Rose Napoleone's "Bliss" gets in the holiday spirit for Halloween.

"Dakota" poses with her dad Mike after she earned her STAR Puppy!

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Congratulations to "Jada" and "Macy"who earned their STAR Puppy.

August 25, Elm City KC Springfield Mass Wllslands Klouds ‘Round the Moon “Floyd” was W/BW/BOBOH for 4pts, Wllslands Imagine Martini at Midnight “Olive” was WB for 4pts under judge Mr. Rolland Pelland

August 24, Wllslands Kream of the Krop V Bethany Farms “Kai” was WB for a 3 point major under Judge Mr. James Brown Kai was also first place in Open Barn Hunt earning her Barn Hunt Open Title

Kai with her First place Barn Hunt title Laura Wells CVT CCRP

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Welcome Adalwolfa to the Macauda family... arriving at eight weeks old and 11 1/2 pounds. She loves being out in the garden. She adores our 10 1/2-year-old male shepherd who weighs 110 pounds

Veloce is continuing to do therapy visits and now has 50 visits. He has earned his second major at the Springfield Kennel Club show.

Veloce doing a meet and greet at Pets Supplies Plus with Ashly.

Drago is continuing to do therapy visits and has a total of 36 regular visits and 19 library. On December 4, 2019, Drago and Lauren attended a literacy event at Wilcoxson School distributed AKC coloring books as part of the Canine Ambassador program. On November 18, 2019, Lauren held a presentation for 28 students at Fairchild Wheeler Magnet School on the topic of therapy and service dogs. Lauren and Chris judged AKC Hunt Tests on November 17 and December 1st. Lauren and Chris also worked at the Rappahannock Chapter Hunt Tests on November 8, 9 and 10, 2019.

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Bella, a veteran, was AKC lure coursing Best of

Breed at the CLASS field trial in Westerlo, NY, on October 12, 2019. Bella’s full name is Belle

Chance CD BN RA MC CAX CGCA CGCU.

Lewis continues to do Meet and Greet visits every time he gets the opportunity. He enjoyed telling the nice “Biker Santa― at Danbury Harley Davidson what he wanted for Christmas last December 7th. Santa was unique: he had a Harley, a leather vest and tattoos! Lewis’ full name is Hamrya’s Keep the Change SC.

Jan Miller was the Field Trial Chairperson for three AKC lure coursing events this fall in Westerlo, NY: Hudson River Valley Hound Association (HRVHA) on October 12, 2019, Central Leatherstocking Area Sighthound Society (CLASS) on October 12, 2019, and another HRVHA event on October 13, 2019.

Anja and Jan assisted with AKC CGC testing at the ODTCW in Oxford, CT, on October 1, 2019. Anja also continues to make her therapy dog visits. Anja’s full name is Jaytea Chesara Just One Look CD BN RAE SC FCh THDA CGCA CGCU TKP AV. Here is a photo of us being the test team. We enjoy it! Jan

AKC Delegate News

‘AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN’ TO

AIR ON ANIMAL PLANET ON NEW YEAR’S DAY

Special Highlights The Largest Show in AKC History with Top Dogs In America Competing For

Highest Honor

New York - St. Charles, MO (December 5, 2019) – Bring in the new year with one of the world’s largest

Trap Falls Kennel Club Newsletter; November-December 2019. Page 7

and most prestigious dog shows, The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, returns to Animal Planet as a three-hour special on Monday, Jan. 1, 2020 at 6 p.m. ET/PT. An encore of the special will air two hours following the conclusion of the premiere beginning at midnight, and re-airs will be available on AKC.TV. This year’s AKC National Championship is the largest dog show in North America and the LARGEST in AKC history with 5,284 conformation entries from 50 states and Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico and 27 countries combined with competitions in Agility, Obedience, Rally and Diving Dogs 5,724 entries, bringing the total event entries to 11,008. “Animal Planet is pleased to continue our annual tradition of exclusively premiering the AKC National Championship Dog Show Presented by Royal Canin on New Year's Day, which will allow our audiences the opportunity to ring in 2020 with the nation's most beloved dog breeds and top competitors,” said Erin Wanner, Senior Vice President of Production for Animal Planet. Hosted by AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo and sportscaster Carolyn Manno, the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin will feature dogs from around the world competing for various titles across multiple events and more than $150,000 in prize money, the largest in the world of dog shows. Noted sportscaster Mary Carillo joins the broadcasting team this year as a featured reporter with engaging interviews throughout the broadcast. Audiences will see highlights from each competition category, including agility, obedience and dock diving, and the show will culminate with the highly anticipated Best in Show, judged by Mrs. Dorothy N. Collier. “Each year, we attract several thousand of the top canine competitors from around the world as they compete to become America’s National Champion,” said Dennis Sprung, Show Chairman, and President and CEO of the AKC. “The American Kennel Club is thrilled Animal Planet will once again televise our signature event, where dog enthusiasts across the country can witness the crowning of our 2019 AKC National Champion.

Kamie Eckert, Royal Canin USA President adds, “Royal Canin is a company passionate about breeds and what makes each one unique. That’s why we are thrilled to share this passion with audiences across the country on New Year’s Day, as they tune in to watch the National Championship on Animal Planet. Viewers can look forward to seeing an action-packed show that highlights the magnificent details that make dogs extraordinary.” B Live Productions will once again produce the TV broadcast and livestream. This year’s show will again include the Eukanuba brand, which helped the AKC create the event in 2001. Eukanuba will serve as the sponsor of the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), as well as for the companion events – obedience, agility, rally and dock diving. AKC National Championship welcomes TropiClean Pet Products, a leading manufacturer of pet, grooming and oral care products. For more information please visit www.akc.org/nationalchampionship.

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