from the president - scwtca · dog organizations and have performed 50 or more community visits....

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From the PresidentOnce again, AKC is offering another avenue to recognize the versatility of our breed through the AKC Therapy Dog Program. The purpose of this program is to recognize AKC dogs and their owners who have volunteered as a therapy dog and owner team for the purpose of helping others.

AKC title to dogs who have worked to improve the lives of the people they have visited. The AKC Therapy Dog title (THD) can be earned by dogs

dog organizations and have performed 50 or more community visits.

the experts in this area and their efforts should be acknowledged and appreciated.

AKC has received frequent, ongoing requests from dog owners who participate in therapy work to “acknowledge the great work our dogs are doing,”

thus, the reason for offering an AKC Therapy Dog title.

Earning an AKC Therapy Dog title builds on the skills taught in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen programs, which create a sound and friendly temperament needed to be a successful therapy dog. (Information taken from www.akc.org)

In response to this new AKC title, SCWTCA, Inc. will be recognizing all wheatens and their owners who obtain the AKC Therapy Dog title. Non-members will receive a letter of congratulations from the Awards Committee chaired by Leo Springer. Dogs owned or bred by SCWTCA members will be recognized at the annual meeting the following year the title is obtained. Carol Carlson is asking for volunteers to help her design a special scarf that our wheatens can wear when they make visits to hospitals, libraries, hospice,

Therapy Dog. If you would be willing to help Carol with this project, please contact her: [email protected].

“Celebrate the Breed. Celebrate the Friendships!”

Jinx Moore

From the EditorI have hoped that in my lifetime there would begenetic testing for PLE and PLN. Exciting news from Dr. Littman’s report gives us that hope. Included in her article is the latest information about the DNA Bank, Geriatric Dog, Informative Family, and the AKC-CHF Grant. Such news should give us cause to rejoice and to further our commitments to the thrilling possibilities on the immediate horizon. Whether supporting the research and proximate projects with time, money, or tissue donations, know that every individual can make a difference through various commitments.

In conjunction with the AKC’s newest title, Therapy Dog 101 is the current mini-course on how to enjoy your dog in many ways. Fortuitously, our breed also has two nominees for the current AKC ACE Award, recognizing dogs andappreciating them for the innumerable ways in which they meaningfully contribute to our lives. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is nominated in the categories of companion dog and therapy dog. Finally, you will read stories of dogs who already qualify for a therapy dog title; these are only a few of the examples of many SCWTs serving the community.

As always, the September issue brings you reports of specialty shows accompanied by many, many photographs. This whets our appetite for our national specialty which will arrive with fall in October. Be sure to consult the MCKC ad for more information and deadlines.

California club and anticipate the Greater Denver and

volunteers who bring us activities for our dogs. Whether it is a CGC class, a holiday party, herding event, picnic, reunion, one of the many performance events, or a conformation show, none of these occasions would thrive without you. If you are one of the many who already provide countless hours of volunteerism to our breed, thank you. If you wonder how you can participate, contact a member of a local club -- or the national club -- and dive in! In addition to our wonderful dogs, the greatest pleasure of ownership may be the camraderie and enduring human friendships you also enjoy.

Molly O’Connell

In an attempt to simplify and streamline the reporting process, until further notice SCWT-related projects (DNA Bank, Geriatric Dog, Informative Family and Open Registry)at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn’s) School of Veterinary Medicine will be reported as one. Dr. Littman exclaims . . . I’ll preface this report by saying: This is an exciting year! I. DNA Bank, Geriatric Dog, Informative Family, AKC-CHF Grant

together.

concerning genetic counseling.

samples to test the process. II. Renal Biopsies

light microscopy.

biopsies.

chosen for renal biopsies to be taken because of

III. Open Registry

results.

IV. Dissemination of Findings

2011 Goals (ongoing)

NEW OPEN REGISTRY MEMBERSAugust 1, 2011

The Open Registry is a joint project of SCWTCA-sponsored research at NC State University, University of PA and the University of Guelph (Canada). Its purpose is to publish information on

SCWTCA-sponsored research. Dr. Meryl Littman at Penn maintains the Registry at the request of SCWTCA.

Members of the Open Registry agree to forward pedigrees and medical data for all Soft Coated Wheaten Terries they own, have owned or bred who may be affected with Protein-losing Enteropathy/Nephropathy, Addison’s Disease, Renal Dysplasia or Irritable Bowel Disease to the SCWT Open Registry, c/o Dr. Littman. For membership form, visit SCWTCA web site at http://scwtca.org/documents/health/or_membershipform_20100630.pdf. For a complete list of Open Registry members, e-mail [email protected].

Darlene Badorski Janine & Steve Mroz Paige Willis Cindy Lilley Dianne Phelps Natasha Witt Gwen & Kent Meyer Michele & Jep Street

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Cooperative Families, by SNP chip GWA analysis and gene sequencing. 3. Continue giving consultations/advice, but ask for donations until a new fee is instituted for all but Informative Family members. 4. Replenish the Penn Wheaten fund with reimbursement annually from the SCWTCA Health Fund to cover costs of shipping necropsy samples and histopathology. 5. Facilitate SCWTA Endowment and Soft Coated Wheaten Genetic Research Foundation reimbursement for all kidney biopsies conducted pursuant to AKC-CHF grant #01485.

6. Study a second set of samples, mostly geriatric dogs and PLE affected dogs with PLE, for genome-wide association by SNP chip analysis. 7. Identify appropriate outlets to disseminate

a peer reviewed journal. 8. Prepare a Q&A manuscript for distribution in the Health Newsletter and

I can’t begin to say how thrilled I was to be asked by the SCWTCSC to judge Sweepstakes this year. The Great Western shows have always been very

handled champion there 11 years ago. I was awed by the sizeable entry of beautifully presented dogs in a setting that is beyond compare.

I was very pleased with the general quality of the entry. Some of the puppies were a bit “enthusiastic,” which could be expected, but overall the upbeat, steady attitude was a pleasure to see. It was pleasing to put my hands on dogs with a nice amount of substance, lovely depth of chest and nicely sprung ribs. There were some really lovely neck-to-shoulder transitions, which was also good to feel. Largely they were presented in beautiful condition but some carried an over-abundance of coat which made them seem a

show of the weekend, and I did notice that a few of the dogs sported a bit less coat as the weekend wore on ,which served them well.) Most of the bites were very good as was the pigment.

Lighter eye color and some “ridgy” toplines caused some dogs to place further back in some classes. Ear size and placement needs work. While size seems to have improved somewhat, I think this is still an area on which to focus. Probably my biggest area of concern was rear movement. Some of the dogs looked lovely when stacked, and then disappointed when they moved with more of a “bicycling” movement rather than a solid drive.

9-12 Puppy Dogs

1st Westridge Everwils Third Time Charm-----his name suits him well as this was a charming, animated puppy. Compact with beautiful coat color, big black nose and a nice amount of neck. His wide solid topline held true when he moved. He went on to Best Op.

2nd Gleanngay Who’s Your Daddy-----happy, exhuberant puppy of a lovely size sporting a nice coat.

and a darker eye.

3rd Pitterpat Rocket Dave-----lovely in outline with a gorgeous coat, he was a bit full of himself in my ring. He improved quite a bit as the weekend went on.

12-18 Puppy Dogs

1st Saltnsea Runnin’ Down A Dream-----lovely, typey dog who used himself well. Balanced with a nice amount of neck, good eye color, nicely placed ears and butt behind the tail. He really asked for the placement.

2nd Finley Denali High And Mighty-----smooth

and had a bit of a cast to the coat. While is head was clean, a better length of beard would have improved the look of his head and given him a more balanced overall outline.

3rd Tralee Bay’s Top Gun-----a bigger dog with a

in his movement.

4th Tralee Bay’s Secret Agent Man 007-----a large dog with a bit more in the back skull than I would like. He had a bit of a hitch in his movement on the day.

6-9 Puppy Bitch

1st Tralee Bay’s Royal Charter-----just adorable! How lovely to put my hands on this solid girl with a lovely neck set, beautiful tail set, and plenty of butt behind. Her happy, upbeat attitude was a joy. She carried lovely coat color and beautiful pigment. With a bit more trimming the slight crispness of the coat and the little touch of gray would be improved.

2nd Lismore Joy To The World-----lovely size, sporting a beautiful coat. She could have used a bit

9-12 Puppy Bitch

1st Destiny Star Student-----lovely in outline and shown to perfection, this animated girl held her topline nicely on the go around. I would downsize her a bit.

Sweepstakes Commentaryby Kayce Healy


It was a pleasure judging the Soft Coated Wheaten

This was probably the largest gathering of Soft Coated Wheatens at a show this year.

Stratford Brush Up Your Shakespeareowned by Molly O’Connell. This young dog had good length of neck with a nice topline. The dog had a good head with keen expression.

Doubloon’s Extreme Playmonth class. She is owned by Elena Landa. This bitch possessed everything I was looking for in a Soft Coated Wheaten. Her head was well balanced and in proportion to the body. The topline was

which is characteristic of the

a gentle wave. The coat was

when she was in motion.

Her gait was graceful with good reach in front and strong drive behind. This puppy was happy and maybe too happy. This is not an obedience

double tracking dog and

I would like to thank all the exhibitors that showed to me.

would consider the bitch to be a breeder-owner’s dream.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California

Independent Specialty Friday, June 24, 2011

Judge’s Critique: Mrs. Geraldine (Geri) Kelly

BOS: GCH Dundalk Put Me in Coach

CH Dundalk Redhill Garden of Good & Evil) Breeders: Carol Burdge and Barbara Zapf.

Owner: Carol Burdge

WD: Stratford Brush Up Your Shakespeare(CH Starlight Treasure Chest x

CH Stratford Top O’ The Mornin’)

R. Fagan. Owner: Molly O’Connell

WB/BW/BOB: Doubloon’s Extreme Play(GCH Doubloon’s Salt of the Earth x CH Doubloon’s Ultimate Player)

Breeder/Owner: Elena Landa


SCWTCSC Results Continued...

Select Dog: CH Bendacht Pursuit of Happiness(CH Glenamon Gleanngay He’s Key 2Me x

CH Bendacht California Dreamer) Breeders: Michael De Carlo and Sheila Breeding.

Owners: Michael DeCarlo and M.J. Carr

Select Bitch: GCH Baroque You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

(CH Stratford Top Priority x CH Marquee’s If It Ain’t Baroque)Breeder/Owner: Christy Weagant

AOM: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic (CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x

CH Andover Magic Maid) Breeder/Owner: Jackie Gottlieb

Trophy Table

AOM: CH Andover Solista(CH Andover Wildrose Lava Quente x

CH Andover Virtual Magic) Breeder: Jackie Gottlieb.

Owners: J. Gottlieb and D. Holy


Great Western Terrrier AssociationSaturday, June 2011

Judge Norm Patton

BOB: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic(CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x


BOS: CH Saltnsea Weaving Magic(CH Andover Mayhem Magic x

CH SaltnSea Dream Weaver) Breeders: Susan Jacobsen & Eric Taylor

Owners: Susan Jacobsen & Jody Sikorski

WD/BW: Saltnsea Runnin’ Down a Dream(CH Andover Mayhem Magic x

CH Saltnsea California Dreamin’)Breeders/Owners: Susan Jacobsen &

Eric Taylor

WB: Bonney Follow That Star(CH Marquee’s Tricks of The Trade x

CH Bendacht Bonney Bedazzled)Owners: Pat Rutherford & Bonney Snyder

SB: CH Gleanngay Lady of the Lake(CH Legacy The Grail x CH Gleanngay

Quintillian) Breeder: Gay Dunlap Owners: Jon Caliri & Robert Green

Stud Dog: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic(CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x CH Andover Magic Maid)

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Always the high point of our dog year, my husband and I love our weekends with the great and glorious SCWTCSC at Great Western. It never disappoints! Even better, an invitation to sample the entries hands-on was much more of a treat than the post-sampling repercussions I had anticipated, since I found that I could actually still straighten up and walk at the end of the day. Wheaten puppies actually are an instant antidote. Thank you to the club for a priceless experience and leap of faith.

I saw no faults worth dwelling on in any of the classes and I am so impressed with the representation of the breed standard in the puppies I saw. These

points of competition—it was an entry to be proud of.

entered the ring, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. Different in type but outstanding in their overall quality, they were a wonderful beginning to the day.

Charm) had a rich coat color that set him apart and was as well put together as I could have hoped for in going over him. He moved with authority and ease and had a particularly mature appeal for a dog of his age, steady, masculine and well-developed while striking a moderate balance. He would be my eventual choice

was the rangier of the three, not as comfortable with himself on the day but, again, a puppy of solid quality.

Agent Man) was a choice out of moderation, edging

dog’s more emphatic, solid presence and the third

and three were littermates, but the second dog was wonderful in his own way and always pressed for

High and Mighty) was a bit out of his element in this very strong class.

perfectly in place and better to come with time. Her rear was beyond spectacular. She moved like poetry,

by moving full-on sideways, enjoying a wonderful,

just let it all happen without trying to force the issue,

girl whose faults were non-existent, but there was no denying the magic of her competitor.

competitors, both presented in heavier coat. Two and

were indeed heavier in body under the coat and could

absolutely lovely, supremely feminine puppy who turned out to be a bit underweight, making her

Monarch Over Boston) turned out to be littersisters, beautifully structured but lacking the distinctively

that feminine little bitch, turned out and shown to a fare-thee-well, perfection on the day and a joy to go over. Her coat had a subtle all-over wave which I would have liked to have seen with more length, but the trim complimented her compact outline. She

Great Western Terrier AssociationSweepstakes Commentaryby Elaine Nerrie

was my choice for BISS, absolutely deserving of the win in every way, but I could not resist recognizing

Everwil’s Third Time Charm).

I loved the pair of BISS and BOS together, and could have taken both of them home with me, gladly—the traditional hallmark of being at peace with one’s

choice out of so many exceptional possibilities. The quality has deepened across the entry since I judged GWTS years ago when the BISS was lightyears beyond the rest of the dogs, surely a good sign. One small caution: keep teeth clean and check corners of the eyes. It is a shock to see hours of painstaking preparation offset by such basic oversights and on so many dogs.

BISS: Saddlebrook’s Pickapocket

CH Saddlebrook’s Good Karma) Breeders/Owners: Stan and Jinx Moore

BOS: Westridge Everwils Third Time Charm

CH Westridge Sugar Magnolia) Breeders: Ilze &Bernie Barron.

Owners: Jackie & Marven Whitham

It was my pleasure to judge the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California Specialty in Long

and it was quite enjoyable to spend my time with the overall exceptional entry on such a beautiful, sunny day near the Queen Mary. At the end of the day, I looked over all of my winners and was hugely pleased with them. There were many

lovely and most correct.

Dog and also received an Award of Merit, will be a dog for the future. I look forward to seeing both of my point winners a year or so down the line. They were wonderful on the day and hold tons of promise as well. My two Winners were coincidentally from the same dam.

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Southern California Specialty

Judge’s Critique - Michael Dougherty

My two Reserve Winners (Saltnsea Runnin’ Down A Dream and Monarch’s Boston Rooters Rally Cry) were also correct and excellent, and contended well

nicely. My two Selects and Award of Merit recipients (GCH Gleanngay Legend of the Grail and GCH Baroque You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet) also pleased my eye greatly. My additional Award of Merit recipients (GCH Dundalk Put Me In Coach and GCH Andover Mayhem Magic) were also excellent specimens. All were of true and correct type, beautifully proportioned outlines, and proper size. My winners’ coats were well

AOM Winner was also my Best Stud Dog and the sire of my Reserve Winners Dog. My winners’ heads, ears, eyes, and bites were all pleasing and correct. It was great to see all good bites

on the day, even the one that unfortunately clamped on to my wrist. Given the good ring surface and the expansiveness of

was not disappointed. Again, my winners excelled in both side gait with plenty of reach and drive, and clean down and back movement. Temperaments were wonderful, with the lone exception. My sparring produced the desired results, even on the warm day. The Wheatens made themselves proud on this wonderful Southern California day. My thanks to the Club, and its members, for the

enjoyed myself.

BOB: GCH Doubloon’s Salt of the Earth(CH Melandee’s High Wire Act x CH Doubloon’s Rookie Card)

Breeders: Elena Landa & Ann NelsonOwner: Elena Landa

VB/BOS: CH Grian Annie O’Klee CD RE(CH Mil Mear’s Hold The Dream x CH Grian Makin’ Whoopi)

Breeders: Pamela Donahue & David Donahue Owners: Joanne Werth & Larry Werth

Stud Dog: GCH Andover Mayhem Magic(CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x CH Andover Magic Maid)

Breeder/Owner: Jackie Gottlieb


WB/BW: Tralee Bay’s Royal Charter(CH Claddagh’s Man In Uniform x

CH Tralee Bay’s High On You)Breeder: Stephen & Jillann Steging

Owners: Pat Hetherington, Karla Baer Cohen& Jillann Steging

WD/AOM: Tralee Bay’s Secret Agent Man 007(CH Pitterpat’s Blue Bayou x

CH Tralee Bay’s High On You)Breeders/Owners: Stephen & Jillann Steging

RWD: Saltnsea Runnin’ Down a Dream(CH Andover Mayhem Magic x

CH Saltnsea California Dreamin’)Breeders/Owners: Susan Jacobsen &

Eric Taylor

AOM: GCH Dundalk Put Me In Coach(CH Marquee’s Tricks of the Trade CH Dundalk Redhill Garden of Good & Evil)

Breeders: Carol Burdge & Barbara Zapf Owner: Carol Burdge

SB: GCH You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet(CH Stratford Top Priority x

CH Marquee’s If It Ain’t Baroque)Breeder/Owner: Christy Weagant

AOM: CH Andover Mayhem Magic(CH Andover Saltnsea Big Baby x


RWB: Monarchs Boston Rooters Rally Cry(CH Mackanme Beary Special Of Bodasca x

CH Gemstones Eighth Inning Emerald) Breeders: Marji Baumann & Tami Herzog

Owners: Marji & Frank Baumann


It’s Not About YouReally, it’s not.

A lot of times, god forbid, it really is about the dogs.

We all talk about the “politics” of dog shows. We’re sure wins and losses occur because of the people and relationships. That belief permeates conversation.

Why? Do we say it to be “cool?” Part of the “in crowd” of the dog show world? Not a naïve newbie?

an amateur who doesn’t know how shows work or how to evaluate dogs.

When we consistently blame results on politics, aren’t we doing what we too often criticize judges for do-ing…looking at the wrong end of the lead?

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of a 3-show weekend, I unexpectedly beat a friend’s established dog. Next up would be a judge who’d previously rewarded my dog. Well, my friend said, no reason for me to come because you always win under her.

-cause of politics, does that also mean your dog’s im-pressive record has nothing to do with his quality?

To their credit, the dog returned the next day.

I don’t know how people can continue to show dogs if they look at it so cynically. How can it be fun if it’s

-thing you think is less likely to pay off than a roulette wheel?

I’m hardly naïve. I know some judges have lots of

thoughts running through their minds when they are in the ring that have less to do with the exhibits in front of them and more to do with the dogs’ handlers and/or owners. I know the best dog doesn’t always win. I am sure there are times a judge looks at the dogs in the ring and says “&*^% it. I’m going with that face I know.” I suspect it happens most often because the

or, less likely, because the judge doesn’t know.

The danger to our world from the “politics” mantra goes beyond lesser dogs winning. Breeders know -- or should know -- when an unworthy dog wins. They’re usually sure about that…when the dog is owned by someone else. When it’s their dog and they attribute every loss to politics, it’s just kennel blindness.

I get equally uncomfortable when friendship and breeding intertwine to the extent an honest assessment of the dogs becomes secondary. Of course, it’s great when co-owners or breeders and stud dog owners develop a happy relationship. Still, you must always separate the dogs and the people. Making dog decisions to help out a friend or to avoid a rupture in a relationship or because it’s easy is putting people ahead of dogs. Not to mention, the bitterest co-ownership battles invariably happen between (formerly) close friends.

The converse is equally worrisome. Probably not a single one of us likes everyone we encounter in Wheatens. When the right match for our bitch comes along, how do we react if that dog is owned by some-one we dislike? Do we come up with specious reasons to look elsewhere…we don’t “trust” the person, we think the dog isn’t really all that...or do we take a deep breath and pick up the phone?

At the end of the day, breeding, like dog evaluation, must be about the dog, not its owner.

The Devil’s Advocateby Pam Mandeville


When our view of the dog world revolves solely around people, dangers lurk away from the ring and the whelping box. Take dog clubs. Through many years and many Boards, I have heard tales of decisions and actions based on friendship or enmity.

How childish or as someone once said “a sorority gone berserk.”

Beyond being puerile, it’s putting people ahead of

more about how a committee chair will react to questions than whether they are doing a good job, how

tune out serious comments from others because they don’t like them, who really loses? When you vote for a specialty judge only because your friend asked, are

the ring?

Certainly it’s naïve to say ignore the people. Dogs don’t get into the ring or the stud book by themselves and until they get opposable thumbs, being a club

“people” part of the equation when you enter into co-breeding or co-owning has risks. But…we’re supposed to be the smart animals, the ones who can exercise good judgment. How come that all goes out the window when it’s about our best friends…two- and four-footed?

When you’re heading to MCKC this year, just

Friendships and fun are pluses and there’s always an-other show tomorrow...but the dogs are the ones who

-ing box.

They’re our BFFs.

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RAELYN FAMILY PICNIC

For the third year in a row, I gathered many of the Raelyn families in my area for a Raelyn Wheaten family

litter were turning 14 at the end of May! Invitations were sent to all my families in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and New York. The venue was held at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, SC.

Raelyn puppies came from Tennessee, Florida, North and South Carolina and Georgia. Little Celtie was turning 14 and came all the way from Knoxville, Tennessee! Carly, age 13 was in attendance too along with her son Kona. She was with her kids, grand kids and great-grand kids. Wheatens ranged in age from 12 weeks to 14 years!

After a covered-dish lunch, we sang a chorus of Happy Birthday, had birthday cake and played games. There was also a “special” Wheaten cake for the Wheaties! It was a beautiful day, a wonderful turnout, and great to see our puppies doing so well. Attendance at the picnic grows every year, and plans are underway for our next one!

It is so gratifying to see everyone and the puppies that I have bred.

Lynn Cone Raelyn Wheatens Gray Court, South Carolina


Two years ago this puppy was adopted by Karen and Ken Wood and two years later, under the same chair, he is back visiting where he was born�…because the litter had a

Kaylynn Family Reunion Friendships began soon after the three littermates were adopted. Through emails the families got to know one another comparing anecdotes of their pups. After two years, a reunion was planned, everyone met and had a great time. Ellie Mae came from Wisconsin, Rocky from Chicago and Higgins from East Tennessee. �“Mom�” Mica joined in the fun as they romped, in Kay Baird�’s back yard in Roscoe, Illinois. There was liver cake for the four legged ones and a gigantic chocolate chip cookie decorated with �“Family Reunion 2011�” for the two legged ones.

Pictured is �“Mom�” Mica and Littermates. Siblings from left to right are Rocky owned by Geri and David Greenberg; Ellie Mae, owned by Steve and Lisa Mueller; and Higgins owned by Karen and Ken Wood. �“Mom�” Mica is CH Bello DiGranos Micaela, owned by Kay Baird. The sire is �“KC�”, GCH Gleanngay Legend of the Grail.


Champion and Performance Title AwardsApril - June 2011

compiled by Sheila O’ConnellDOG SIRE DAMCh Amaden’s Bugger Vance Ch Coventrys Hey Look Me Over Ch Amaden’s Lady Slippers

GCH Stratford Top Brass Ch Eringlo Light My FireCh Ban O’ Gold Poppy Forever ‘N Bloom Ch Bonney Nip & Tuckit Ch Clanheath Clover N’ BloomCh Bendacht Desire Ch Glenamon Gleangay He’s Key 2me Ch Bendacht California DreamerCh Bonney Apple Of My Eye Ch Lontree Desert Star Ch Desert Rose Bonney Sweet SueCh Bonney New England Patriot Ch Jamboree Tres AmigasCh Bryr Rose Pop Champagne Ch Marymore Hot Pepper Jack Ch Bryr Rose Les Trois SaulesCeili’s Leap For Joy RN AX AXJ OF Ch Choroschie Drusja’s Nijinsky Ch MACH Ceili’s Calypso CDX RA OAP OJP OFGCh Cuilinn Funny Face Ch Trébol Labour Leader Ch Acacia’s Farrari TestarossaDudley Zart RNCh Dundalk ‘Round Midnight Ch Marland’s Awesome Dandy Andy Dundalk Mattress Dancin’Dunfrae’s Angel Of Red Gate OA NAJ Dunfrae’s Country Boy Dunfrae’s Mira’s Classy LadyCh MACH Edgewood’s Prime Minister AJP NF Ch Carlinayer’s Brendon Murdock Ch Brenmoor’s Toest To EdgewoodCh Eringlo Let’s Go Racin Ch Duidream Quicktime Ch Eringlo Alwaz An Angel NJPCh Eureka A Square With All The Fixins Ch Marquee’s Tricks Of The TradeCh Fenris Frolic Thunder Of Thor Ch Hion The Graduate Ch Frolic Prescott Of WaterfordCh Geragold Winter Solstice Ch Rolfelan Danny Boy O’Lil’ Town Ch Ellora BeaGerans Mighty Quinn CDX RAE Andelane’s Miracle MeginsfamouslilhoosierlizzyGCh Greentree Keepsake Tobasco Cat Ch Greentree Skellig’s Samba Par Ti Greentree Preakness CloverGCh Greentree Real Quiet Ch Greentree Skellig’s Samba Par Ti Greentree Preakness CloverCh Greentree Rising Star Ch Greentree Trinity Heart Break Kid Greentree Preakness Clover

Ch Greentree Skellig’s Stir It UpCh Greentree Fairy Tale Only Time Will Tell Ch Greentree Skellig’s Abraxas

Haldane Emerald Rose RN Ch Ellora Footlooseicon Ch Geragold Relax At HaldaneGCh Haldane Oh Baby, Don’T You Loose Your Lip On Me Ch Whindancer’s Sweet Baby James Ch Deryni A Promise KeptGCh Haldane Running On Empty Ch Whindancer’s Heart Like A Wheel Ch Haldane Back Stage PassHaldane Tapestry RN Ch Choroschie Drusja’s Nijinsky Ch Deryni A Promise KeptCh Harbour Hill 30 Minute Meals Ch Harbour Hill Peanut Butter Cup Ch Harbour Hill At Wisteria LnCh Harbour Hill At Spagos Ch Harbour Hill Peanut Butter Cup Ch Harbour Hill At Wisteria LnCh Harbour Hill Barefoot Contessa Ch Harbour Hill Peanut Butter Cup Ch Harbour Hill At Wisteria LnCh Harbour Hill Visits Jellystone Ch Modny Style Great Expectations Ch Harbour Hill At Wisteria LnCh Heirloom T&T’s Tige In A Shoe CDX RN AX MXJ OF Ch Geragold Orla Finlandia Ch Wheatstone Fairy TaleInverlochy Callie Kuuipo NA NAJ NF Ch Keepsake Inverlochy LochlinearJethro NA NAJ OAP MJP NF OFPJoydell’s New Beginning For Macguiness AX MXJ OF NFP Mariner’s Catch As Catch Can Joy-Dell’s Kelly Stormin NiteCh Katdancer Ez Does It NA OAJ NJP NF Ch HeartString’s Toast To Tara Katdancer Irish Lace OA OAJ MXP MJP NFP

Ch Kaylynn’s Rainbow’s Lookin For GoldCh Whindancer Bridge Over Troubled Water Ch Kaylynn My Corset’s Too Tight

Ch Keepsake Timtara Spicy Secret GCH Greentree Keepsake Tobasco Cat Keepsake Lastingimage’s EncoreCh Kennally Love That Jazz Ch Ballinvounig True Chance Ch Kennally Amazing GraceLexis Fashion Junkie RA MXP MJP2 Ch Gleanngay Derring-Do RN OA NAJ Ch Deryni One For The MoneyLissadell High Button Shoes CDX GN RAE2 Ch Gleanngay Boot Scoot’N Cowboy Lissadell SplashCh Lochlinear Gleanngay Quick As A Wink Ch Glenamon Gleangay He’s Key 2me Ch Gleanngay Tilde WinkLonestar Play By Play CD AX MXJ OF Ch Islander’s Kiss The Girls Ch Lonestar’s Golden SnitchGCh Lontree 24 Karat Of Morningstar Ch Paisley Power Play Ch Lontree Desert GalaxyCh Ltd. Edition Dempsey’s Legacy Ch Ltd Edition Blake O’GrntreeMACH3 Ballybae Katie’s Uptown Girl CD XF Ch Bryr Rose Degas Ch Ballybae Rosie’s Katie TooCh Mariners From Russia With Love Ch Modny Style Great Expectations Mariner’s Bound N’DeterminedMarolou Charli NAP NJPMarolow Run McClean CD OA OAJCh Michaleen’s Innisfree White O’Morn Ch Lissadell Big Ch Michaleen’s Star O’Kerry Morn’Ch Mil Mear’s Kismet Ch Mil Mear Geragold How Far? Mil Mear’s Truth Or DareNelzie’s Win One For Naomi RN NAJ Ch Aran The Betr To Hear You With Ch Aran Built A Betr Mouse TrapCh O’Lorcan’s Mythical Irish Orion Ch Earlecroft’s Bagger Vance Ch O’Lorcan Golden Gaelic DarcyCh Orion Trébol Hot On The Leader Board BN RN NA NAJ NF Ch Trébol Labour Leader

Ch Acacia’s Some Like It Hot CDX RE OA OAJ AXP AJP NFP

Orion’s Say Goodnight Gracie RN Ch Lontree Desert StarCh Brenmoor’s People Will Talk AX OAJ OAP OJP

Ch Raelyn Sheza Sensation Ch Lil’town Daydreamer Ch Raelyn All That JazzRascal Teddy Bear Nelson RN Sleepy Hollow Teddy Bear S & H MeeneyCh Rolfelan I’Ll Tell Me Ma Ch Ellora Bastion Ch Rolfelan OonaghGCh Rosheen Acacia Go For Broke Ch Lakkas Ustilago GCH Acacia’s Bat Out O’HelS’ Wheat Chance Tails We Win RNCh Saltnsea Weaving Magic GCH Andover Mayhem Magic Ch Saltnsea Dream WeaverCh Sandcastle’s Whiskey On A Sunday Ch Canopy Road’s Prinze Charming Sandcastle’s LegacyCh Stratford Notorious At Lismore Ch Marymore Gift Wrapped Ch Stratford All The World’s A StageTeddybear Jump For Joy NAP NJP Ch Sanddollars Sky King Ch Sho-Well’s RX For LoveCh Touchstone Search Party Ch Greentree Skellig’s Samba Par Ti Ch Touchstone Higher EducationVermillion Doogan’s Irish Cream MX MXJ Traligill Gradaigh O’Kaler Kaler’s Amanda Of VermilionGCh Vintage Signed Sealed And Delivered Ch Marymore Gift Wrapped Ch Kaylynns Heartland VintageCh Waterford Change The World Ch Dhowden American Dream Ch Waterford Frolic O’ PrescottGCh Wheatens Pride Buxx Bogart Honeylee’s Lord Of My Heart Lou Lou Von Der FlurauWhindancer Six Degrees At Roimh RN Ch Ellora Footlooseicon Ch Whindancer’s Fresh AirCh Whindancer Sunny Side Of The Street Ch Whindancer’s Heart Like A Wheel Ch Geragold Whindancer Sunny Two


Dempsey ..Then added a Best Of Opp to finish out the weekend, and proved to his

Owner/Handler...he still loved her best! Dempsey headed home to Texas with Mom

passing his way through Dallas and San Antonio, picking up majors and finished his

and ease by the sure hands of another Special Friend - - Shari Boyd-Carusi. Thanks for the great beginning afforded this promising young Special!

Ltd. Edition Wheaten Terriers Don and Gwen B. Arthur [email protected] Google Dempsey at www.SCWTDempsey.com

Our Specialty show this year was indoors at the awesome Events Center at the beautiful Purina Farms

and it was truly a blessing as it was a hot, humid St. Louis weekend.

Our hospitality area was set up in the RV parking area using Stan & Jinx Moore’s RV and Dennis & Cindy Shea’s travel trailer to set up the site. Jean Mennes handled the hospitality duties again this year making her wonderful homemade cookies. Jeannette Lohman also contributed her cooking talents with additional homemade cookies.

We had twelve entries in Sweepstakes classes with Lori Kromash judging. We awarded 1st-4th place in each class a cooler bag with a Wheaten design. The Best in Sweeps and Best Opposite received an embroidered Wheaten tote bag. Best in Sweeps was awarded to ERINGLO ALWAZ LUK’N TO RACE, bred and owned by Dennis & Cindy Shea. Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes went to WHINDANCER’S TAKE IT TO THE MAX, bred by Susan Ratliffe, Art Miller & Abby Kochan and owned by Susan Ratliffe and Michael & Michelle Glancy.

Twenty-seven dogs and bitches then competed in the Regular classes that were judged by Mrs. Betty-

through fourth place class winners and for Winner’s Dog, Reserve Winner’s Dog, Winner’s Bitch, Reserve Winner’s Bitch, Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex and Best of Breed. Purina also donated trophies for many of the placements. Best of Breed was awarded to GCH DOUBLOON’S SALT OF THE EARTH, bred & owned by Elena Landa.

Best of Opposite Sex went to GCH MARQUEE’STAX EXCHANGE, bred & owned by Richard & Sonya Urquhart.

Select Dog was CH JENDU OUTLAW, bred by Dana Frady and owned by JoAnne Vogt & Dana Frady.

Select Bitch was GCH AVALON MOCUISHLE’S LEGACY, bred by Sandra & Glenn Amorosia & Jon Caliri and owned by Sandra & Glenn Amorosia.

Winner’s Bitch and Best of Winners went to AZLOUGH ERINGLO FIREFLY, bred by Bob & Elaine Azerolo and Dennis & Cindy Shea and owned by Bob & Elaine Azerolo.

Winner’s Dog went to ERINGLO LET’S GO RACIN’, bred by Dennis & Cindy Shea and owned by Liz Johnson and Dennis & Cindy Shea

Reserve Winner’s Dog was IT’S MICHALEEN MORN’ CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, bred by Pat Weir and owned by Deborah Tumulty and Pat Weir.

Reserve Winner’s Bitch went to ERINGLO ALWAZ LUK’N TO RACE, bred and owned by Dennis & Cindy Shea.

the dinner at the Checkerboard Café in the Event Center after the show. Almost 50 attendees shared the

again donated to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America Endowment Fund for Wheaten Health.

The Club also provided trophies for Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Winner’s Dog, & Winner’s Bitch for the weekend shows. This year’s prizes were embroidered caps, embroidered towels and bags and silk-screened sweatshirts.

2011 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of Greater St. Louis Specialty Show

Friday, June 3, 2011by Cindy Shea, co-coordinator


Our weekend was full of fun, friends and competition. We thank everyone who came to participate and for all the wonderful club members and friends that contributed their time and talents to make the show weekend truly special.

A big thanks go out to all the wonderful committee chairs that made the specialty go off without a hitch:

Susan McGee, Jack & Robynn Nawrot – Silent Auction Diane Watson - Dinner DecorationsBonnie Kanter & Deborah Tumulty - Boutique Jean Mennes - HospitalityElaine Azerolo & Richard Lohman - Coordinators

Next year we will again be indoors in the Events Center at Purina Farms. We hope to see you there!

BOB: GCH Doubloon’s Salt of The Earth(CH Melandee’s High Wire Act x

CH Doubloon’s Rookie Card)

BOS: GCH Marquee’s Tax Exchange

CH Gemstone Marquee Cut)

(GCH Stratford Top Brass xCH Eringlo Light My Fire)

WD: Eringlo Let’s Go Racin’(CH Duidream Quicktime xCH Eringlo Alwaz An Angel)

RWB: Erignlo Always Luk’n to Race(CH Duidream Quicktime x

CH Eringlo Alwaz An Angel)

BISS: Eringlo Let’s Go Racin’(CH Duidream Quicktime x

CH Eringlo Alwaz An Angel)

BOSS: Whindancer’s Take It To The Max(CH Whindancer’s Sweet Baby James x CH Whindancer Crazy Little !ing Called Luv)


On June 27, 2011 the American Kennel Club made history again by recognizing the contributions of therapy dogs and creating the AKC Therapy Dog title.

Dogs with

basic obedience on their resumes.

Here are some suggestions for getting your Wheaten

1. Learn basic obedience and take the Canine Good Citizen test. Therapy organizations may differ on policies for testing and

dogs must be friendly, well-mannered, and obedience trained. A great place to start is with the AKC STAR PUPPY program (if your dog is less than a year old) and then the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test.

including SIT, DOWN, STAY and COME, which are

when in public. In these classes dogs are also taught

are important components of the therapy test.

These items of the CGC Test are especially worth

.

that often get in the way when trying to get them

. This method

the front door that states there is a “dog in training”

with medical equipment, including the four-footed

testers often will place tennis balls on the feet of the

In order to acquaint dogs with the equipment, I

lots of praise. Our goal is for the dog to not be fearful when encountering the medical equipment so that it can feel comfortable approaching the patient.

through these distractions, including other dogs. We practice this exercise by creating our own “crowd” which the dog and handler negotiate in addition to

situation.

Item #8 Reaction to Another Dog

By Dorice Stancher

Dorice Stancher is a Core Team Evaluator for The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs and has been involved in therapy work for 10 years. She has written articles for the AKC Gazette “Breedlines” column on performance, WebVet, and other publications. Her family sponsors the Wheaten

www.caninescando.com and she can be reached by e-mail at: [email protected].

group so we need to be certain that our dogs are not

greater emphasis is placed on the handler being able to

We teach this exercise

by facing another dog and handler from a distance of

and when we are an arm’s length apart we sit our dogs

doorway or other small space that is wide enough to

“watch” command.

patients and was a real source of comfort.

The reaction to distractions item often includes a

types of noises and equipment that can trigger a fear-aggression response in dogs. In these settings it is essential that the dog be tolerant and the handler

When a dog is young it is a great time to introduce the noise and

dog is already mature, you can de-sensitize it to the

mentioned. If it is a sound that startles your dog, a

dog can settle with reassurance from the handler.

Some suggestions for incorporating strange items and sounds include wearing funny hats, downloading sounds from iTunes (I use crying babies), dropping

the occasional metal bowl, opening umbrellas on the

are similar to a wheelchair). If your dog is motion

2. Take a therapy dog class.a class is not mandatory with all organizations, it is an important part of preparation no matter how well trained your dog is. These classes are not only oriented toward passing the therapy test, but also help

schools, camps and more.

action and inquire as to which therapy group they will

dog really want to get into. Each therapy group has their own rules and regulations and often there are facilities that may only allow a particular group, so do

the different organizations regarding the type of

this before signing up.

also communicating with patients and respect of

also the handler’s ability to communicate with their

Therapy tests attempt to replicate the settings a team

or cast to see if the dog shows aggression. Therapy classes familiarize dogs with the medical equipment and help to proof their reactions in a group setting.

Therapy Dog Organizations

Therapy Groups Listed Alphabetically

Learn more about therapy organizations

St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center (Paws for People Program) (Northern NJ)

St. John Ambulance’s Therapy Dog Program (Canada)

Sunshine Friends, Inc. Therapy Pet Program (Central NY)

TDK Therapy and Service Dogs (Charlotte, NC)

The Good Dog Foundation (NY, NJ, CT, MA)

Therapet Foundation (Greater East Texas)

TheraPet, Inc. (Central NJ, CT, NY)

Therapy Dogs United (Northwest PA and Western NY)

Therapy Pals of Golden Triangle (Denton County, TX)

Visiting Pet Program (Metropolitan New Orleans)

Congratulations to our Wheaten Nominations for the AKC Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)

Duff–Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (Exemplary Companion Dog) owned by Dorice Stancher of Hawthorn, NJRedhot–Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (Therapy Dog) owned by Adrienne Cox of Oklahoma City, OK

About the awards:In 1999, The American Kennel Club took action to express its time-honored respect for the extraordinary canine-human bond, as well as its appreciation for the innumerable ways in which dogs meaningfully contribute to our lives. That initiative gave rise to The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE), which

To qualify, the dog is required to be AKC registered or an AKC recognized breed, and have performed some

Rescue, Therapy, Service, and Exemplary Companion Dog. When appropriate, dogs earning honorable mention will be selected.

to be presented at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Their names will be engraved on a plaque that

will be awarded an engraved bronze medallion.


!erapy Dogs at WorkGracie (Emerald Isle Foretold Story) Gracie works as a Pet Hug Pack member of ARF (Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation). ARF was just recognized by the AKC’s Therapy program. She started her therapy career in January of 2011 after earning her Canine Good Citizen and passing interviews at ARF. Gracie currently visits John Muir Hospital once a week where she spends her time at the Rehab Unit and in Cardiology. Gracie is loved by all of the patients as well as the staff. She likes to be petted and, if possible, lean against the patients. Gracie makes a difference in peoples’ lives each time she visits the hospital. Gracie is also a member of All Ears Reading. She visits the public library and students read to her. It is a great program for shy readers. Gracie’s favorite story is about a cat that gets a bath!!!

Cassie is a dear member of our family, a Registered Therapy Dog (CGC & TDI), a dedicated puppy caretaker, and an AKC novice agility competitor. On one extremely hot day in Florida, Cassie recently took a trip away from home to visit with pre-school children. The majority of the children do not have dogs at home. When

her as if they had never seen a dog before. Soon she was cuddling with one and then another and the look in her gorgeous dark brown eyes was sure to say “this is just what I was meant to do!” So much attention and so many little hands reaching towards her! Children surrounding her on all sides! Little voices and many

me?” Children showed her their little books and told her stories, yet she remained calm. The tears in a little girl’s eyes as she left said it all: “Don’t leave us, Cassie, come back!” Cassie’s world and the children’s worlds were intertwined. Being a therapy dog in her “Reading Fur Fun Program” is a meaningful experience, both for Cassie and “her children.”

Wheaten Lane

Cassie (CH Raelyn Lasting Impression)


MANY YEARS OF GETTING THERE

“We are going to the Dog Show!” That is music to the ears of the “Hamster,” a/k/a Hammy, a/k/a GCH Andover Mayhem Magic. Little does he know or care about the time, energy, and planning that goes into the journey required to get him there. Many years ago I wrote at least one Gazette column outlining “what to take.” The list of necessities has gotten humongous over the years. We all have our personalized lists, and hope to remember it all -- at least before we get more

When I lived in the East it was easy. Trips were short, seldom involving overnight necessities like clothing changes, toiletries, etc. -- it was all about dog needs (originally just a brush, a comb, towel and water). What follows are a few glimpses of dog travel over the years.

Gay Dunlap lived in Massachusetts, I lived on Long Island. She had a nifty Volvo station wagon, and I had the one and only Cadillac we ever owned. Frequently we met at a Howard Johnson on the Jersey Turnpike.

were competing in “Miscellaneous.” Gay had now Ch Gleanngay Annie Sullivan, ROM in the back of the wagon. I put Sweeney (CH Stephen Dedalus of Andover CD, ROM) next to Annie, both facing out (the most adorable, hairy creatures imaginable), and we drove to the Pennsylvania shows for the weekend, leaving the Cadillac in Ho Jo’s parking lot. One year I took the Cadillac, and several of us, including Sue Goldberg, spent about an hour circling those Pennsylvania local roads looking for the banquet site, watching the gas guage go down, down, down. In those days we had the “Foley boys” of blessed

the tent. I could not avail myself of those wonderful services -- I had to do it myself, as I dared not let that Central Metal crate scratch the pristine black leather interior of my Cadillac.

To do this on my own I needed a dolly -- an unknown item in those days. A friend donated his children’s

little red wagon. That spring, getting ready to leave

wagon. I looked around and saw that it had been commandeered by a very famous professional handler’s helper. Its poor little wooden bottom was sagging dangerously under the weight of a tall stack of populated cages. I had to confront that very famous 6’4” gentleman to retrieve it.

a concern because we were moving to Colorado.

met Gay, and we began our memorable association. Just before the big move, I had an opportunity to hopefully put a group placement on him before he retired. Billy Kendrick was judging in Rhode Island, and he had great sympathy for our battle to get recognition from what he termed “the Great American Kennel Club.” Unfortunately, the famous early ‘70’s gas shortage was in full bloom. We were all driving

get 20 mpg on my souped-up Ford Mustang, and could get to Providence where daughter Cindy was living. Great daughter that she always was, she managed to

that coveted Group placement.

“Getting there” was truly a feat in those days: we lived at 7200 feet altitude in Colorado, at the top of a perilous series of switchbacks. To deal with this, we acquired one of the original Suburbans, a huge bare bones 4-wheel drive truck. Crates and equipment

snow, ice and curvy mountain roads. Trips were almost always overnight, requiring some cultural adjustment. You can imagine my husband’s reaction when I informed him that I was going to Kansas with Maurice, a male Old English breeder. I had six- month-old Answer (Ch Glenworth Andover Answer, ROM, all time top producing Terrier dam) and Ryan (Ch Raclee Express West O’Andover, ROM). He had

Grandma’s Atticby Jackie Gottlieb

the greatest kennel help, and wound up getting his

I soon ascertained that the best way to deal with the vagaries of Colorado weather and roads was to use a small front-wheel drive wagon. One year,

night I exercised those girls in temperatures below zero, buffeted by gale force winds. Aria easily won

championship, but after that, the judges felt so sorry for the professional handlers who had endured such

bitches entered, and one dog, a major in bitches. Aria went BOW under Annie Clarke. That was the last year there were class dogs at the garden. Mrs. Clarke was instrumental in getting her show career started, and she was the top winning Wheaten in the country in

with the gorgeous desert landscape and the world of tents. They are not “easy up,” nor easily hauled by an

aging little lady. I also became acquainted with real organization, Kathy Clarke, my mentor. A perfect

cooler. To the necessities add lots of water for woman and beast. This also coincided with the advent of the mini-van, and a different problem…which one in that sea of mini-vans is mine? I’ve loved the long drives, by myself, no one watching the speedometer, listening to public radio, munching all the way, occasionally singing (I’m tone deaf, but our dogs love us no matter what). I never did master the directions to Long

the dashboard. I would have retired sooner, as the loading and unloading became a challenge, but I’ve been so fortunate in having good friends to help me load and unload.

Aussi friends. It has been a great trip, I’ve seen a lot of county fairgrounds, fabulous scenery, several double rainbows, used a lot of awful rest rooms, and best of all, made contact with some wonderful people. As for those speeding tickets…forget it.

New Trophy for Best Bred by Exhibitor Dog!

MEMORIAL TROPHY, is an original hand sculpted

Smith, from the collection of Gary Vlachos and Bill Behan.

wood base comprised of oak, mahogany, birch, and cherry. The base was crafted by Gary’s brother-in-law Jim Eckel. This unique trophy is offered through the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America, Inc. by Carol Carlson and Virginia Potter for competition at the Fall Specialty Show only. For permanent possession, it is to be won three times by the same owner, not necessarily with the same dog or at consecutive shows. The name of the winning dog along with the year, will be placed on the trophy base. The trophy will be retained by SCWTCA, Inc. until retired. Winner will receive a Wendell August hand-forged trophy.

She also starred in the whelping box. Her three litters produced twenty-two puppies with eleven champions. Her pups, grandpups and great grandpups have also gone on to shine in the conformation ring. Among this

Sweet, smart, loving, bed dog - a once in a lifetime treasure.

Owned and loved by Marcia Weisman & Sonya and Richard Urquhart

Happy Birthday to Orla – My Golden LadyCH Geragold Lady Lavery

an AKC champion. When it came to obedience and agility, she understood commands, but when you were not paying attention would often do her own thing.

the A-frame.

champion. She now has many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Her eyesight and hearing

Best wishes to all Wheatens who are celebrating a


SCWTCA National Specialty

October 4 – 9 2011

The summer is over and it is time to get serious about your plans for the Specialty. Many volunteers have been working hard for several months to bring you a very special event…from SWelcome Bags to Boutique; from fund raiser to banquet decorations. It will be a special time to spend with your best friends.Make your hotel reservation, enter your Wheatens and don’t forget to train them for the ramp! We will be back in the thick of the Montgomery show in Ring 2. Take a chance to win a reserved ring side seat (or two – for

Be sure to join us for an evening of education with Cindy Vogels. Cindy and her committee members will

Wheaten Terriers. Enjoy the shopping – for sellers, order your Boutique space now! For buyers, there will be plenty of opportunity

barbequing! The cotton apron can be paired with a matching heavy duty vinyl apron – perfect for bathing. Buy individually or as a set.

The weekend would not be complete without the Montgomery DVD and catalog.

Now is the time to remember that the volunteers have been working hard to bring you an event we hope will give you fond memories for years – please appreciate these people. They deserve your kindness, understanding and thanks. If you have any problems – please bring them to me – Pat Mullin, Specialty Chair.

Pat Mullin, Specialty Chair, [email protected]

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