Newsletter Date

July Issue 1

When Dogs Bite 2

A Brief Word About 3

Osteochondritis Dessicans

of the Humeral Condyle

4

Shooting Clinic Held 7

Training Exercises 8

Photo Gallery 9

Recipe 10

UKC Upcoming Events 12

Marketplace Ad 12

Kennels & Stud Dogs 14

Field Events Happening in

Montana & North Dakota

15

Membership 16

Inside this issue:

The Whoa Post A Publication of the BSEBGDC & the PPDC

July 2019

The July Issue Schooled as a wildlife scientist and employed as an educator with the state

game management agency, I am very fortunate to be able to observe nature at

it’s finest and then share that information with educators. I just finished up the

last workshop for the summer. When the workshop season is completed, I take

time to reflect, read the evaluations and start the planning process for the next

year of workshops. This year we focused on pollinators. As many of you

know, pollinators are a hot topic because they are responsible for pollinating

75% of the worlds food crops. The monarch butterfly is the rock star of the pol-

linator world, not only because it’s big, showy and very recognizable but be-

cause it’s population is in peril. During the workshop we investigated food

webs. Simply stated, a food web is the relationship between plants, animals,

soil and water. We looked at a prairie food web where pheasants, coyotes,

deer, rabbits, monarchs, milkweed, native grasses and Juneberries are found.

Drawing lines between all the items that had relationships we constructed a

nice web. The relationship between the monarch and milkweed is well known

as the plant is a requirement for this butterfly to complete its life cycle. But it

came to light during the food web exercise that by eliminating the Juneberry

plant, it affected just about every animal species in the food web we had built

and was a real eye opener to the class.

We spent last Sunday in the Badlands doing some dog training. What else

would we do? On the way to the water site, the dogs pointed the first brood of

sharptailed grouse for the summer. It’s amazing to watch these tiny birds fly

away when flushed. These birds are native to the prairie and have survived

thousands of years because of their ability to adapt and evade predators. The

mother grouse flies off in one direction attempting to distract the predator while

the chicks fly off in another. Later, the mother will call the chicks back in a

group when the predator is gone. Thinking about that food web model, how do

you fit into the picture? I am a hunter and use my dog to locate the sharptails.

If I am a good shot, I am lucky enough to become part of the prairie food web. I

hope you become part of this prairie food web too!

Sherry Niesar

Whoa Post Editor

MONTANA

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When Dogs Bite By Peter Wax

All Dogs Bite: All dogs bite from the smallest and kindest to biggest and the meanest. In the right situation

your lovable Epagneul Breton can leave 4 deep puncture wounds on the surface and a mound of damaged

flesh and busted capillaries’ underneath.

Your responsibility: It is your responsibility to prevent your dog from biting anyone or any other dog. It is not

the fault of the 5-year old girl who pulled his ears, the young male dog off the leash who was feeling his oats,

the idiot who teased him every day through the fence; it is today and everyday 100 percent always your

fault.

There are two types of bite: There is the getaway from me bite that is not intended to harm and there is the ag-

gressive or fear induced bite. The first is the kind you get when pulling porcupine quills and is designed to

stop you. It usually does not break skin and most of us who have handled dogs or are handling dogs will re-

ceive a fair number of these in a life time.

The other type of bite is designed to injure. It is aggression or fear induced. It produces a very different type

of wound. When a dog’s intent is to harm he bites down and shakes or flips his head for maximum damage.

I have been bitten dozens of time while pulling quills or cutting off torn pads but only twice when the dog

intended to do me harm and I assure you the two are not comparable. Both aggressive bites were on my right

hand, and both punctured deeply. The first dog was only 35 pounds and yet it inflected a surprising amount

of damage in a blink of an eye and the second was a 65 pound drahthaar bitch whose bite punctured all the

way through both sides of my hand but it is the shake while crushing that hurt.

Fighting: The most likely situation you will face when a hunting dog turns aggressive is when he or she is

fighting another dog. A fight between two dogs that are truly intent on harming each other is fast, loud and

frightening.

There is a natural instinct to go and grab the collars and separate the dogs. This is incorrect. If the dogs are

truly going to the death you will get bit and I mean really bit. A baseball bat will work, as will shooting one

of the contestants but both are to be used only as a last resort.

I watched an experienced trainer grab the hind legs of one of the contestants and start swinging him like you

would a child literally beating the other dog into submission. It worked surprisingly well and I would

attempt it if I were ever in a similar situation. It appeared to cause no harm to either dog.

Puncture wounds leave unseen damage and any dog that has been attacked or in a fight should be monitored

closely or taken to a veterinarian as the risk of dying from internal injuries or bleeding is very real.

Prevention is the key: Most situations that will result in a bite or fight are preventable. When you go to train-

ing keep your dog on a leash and out of range of other dogs. We all know the guy that treats his dog like a

child and lets him run around and piddle on everything. If his dog likes to insight a riot bring a cage or ken-

nel as it is the only way to protect your dog from this guy and his 4-legged offspring.

Remember your dog is your responsibility. It is not the guy who does not know any better. If he is in your

space make your space safe and humor him like you would a child or the town idiot.

Final Decision: If you have a biter or a fighter you need to decide if keeping the dog is worth it. My personal

recommendation is have the dog professionally evaluated and if deemed aggressive put it down as aggres-

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A Brief Word about Consistency by Ken Bruwelheide

Try as I might, I will never be a good dog trainer. Fortunately, the breeder of my dogs has offered training

boot camps in the past. This training was offered by Butch Nelson at Hyalite Kennels. The training has been

excellent with follow up information offered as time goes on. This has been very beneficial as my three dogs

work well in the field. As important as the trainings are, the instincts that come from the breedings that ena-

ble them to be great field dogs in spite of my best efforts are even more important.

What I do is lean on is consistency. All dog tasks are performed in the same way each time. If you are read-

ing this item you probably hunt with Epagneul Bretons or another pointing dog breed in the field and hope

that they perform well in most situations.

The notion of consistency may be supported by something I have worked with for many years before I had

bird dogs. My profession was that of a vocational educator by training and practice. Early in my career I

embraced the work of Dr. Charles Prosser, an early education theorist and developer. Prosser developed,

among other works, “Sixteen Theorems of Vocational Education.” You may use the internet to find Charles

Prosser and read what he has to say about the structure of vocational training. In brief, these theorems dis-

cuss training that is consistent and always reflective of the environment in which, in our case, the dog will

operate: “the same task each time the

same way.”

With that, our dogs can react to field con-

ditions and demands in what we hope

will be a consistent manner. I do not

want to oversimply the dog training pro-

cess because it has a lot of important fac-

tors. However, the basis of it all is con-

sistency.

Prosser, CA & Quigley, T.H. “Vocational

Education in a Democracy.” American Technical Society, Chicago, Illinois, 1949.

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sion and fear anxiety are hereditary traits. Do not castrate him, do not attend touchy feeling session with the

New-Wave-Nut advertising at the YMCA, instead get a spade, a 22 pistol, find a nice hillside, go for a run

and relieve yourself and the world of this liability with a 3 cents solution and a little digging. Take it from

experience, the relief and exercise will do you good.

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Osteochondritis Dessicans of the Humeral Condyle

from doghealth.com Osteochondritis dessicans of the humeral condyle is one of the three main causes of elbow dysplasia in young,

large breed dogs. This condition is caused by an abnormal and incomplete formation of the cartilage on the

humerus bone, which then becomes very thick and brittle. This leads to a flap of cartilage protruding into the

joint space. With this form of elbow dysplasia, the chances of both front legs being affected are very high.

Breeds, Gender, and Age Most Commonly Affected by OCD of the Humeral Condyle

• German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Bernese Mountain Dogs and Rottweilers are diagnosed with

OCD of the humeral condyle more often than other breeds.

• OCD of the humeral condyle is most often found in young dogs (under 6 months).

Presentation and Signs of OCD of the Humeral Condyle

• Pain: Pain can sometimes be difficult to gauge in animals, as they don't always cry out or show otherwise

overt signs.

• Decreased range of motion: The leg is not able to flex or extend to its normal degree.

• Swelling: The tissue surrounding the elbow joint may be enlarged.

• Crepitus: Crackling sounds associated with movement of the elbow, caused by secondary arthritis.

Diagnosis of OCD of the Humeral Condyle

OCD is diagnosed through a veterinarian's examination and x-rays. On x-ray, a defect in the joint with a bone

or cartilage flap or a flat humeral condyle are tell-tale signs of this condition. CT scans can also be used to con-

firm the diagnosis, if it is not clear from plain radiographs.

Treatment of OCD of the Humeral Condyle

Non-surgical options provide some pain relief for the arthri-

tis that is likely to go along with this condition, but is really a

minor treatment compared to the effective nature of surgery.

Do not give your dog any medications unless directed to do

so by your veterinarian.

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like Ri-

madyl and Deramaxx are very helpful in fighting the pain

and inflammation associated with OCD of the elbow.

Adequan is a polysulfated glycosaminoglycan that can aid in

the repair of cartilage and help lubricate joints. It is a good

option to help reduce pain. This drug is much safer for long

term use than NSAIDs, but it does cost more than oral medi-

cations and is more complicated because it is given through

injection by a veterinarian. The specific way in which this

drug works is not fully understood but studies have shown

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Lateral radiograph of the shoulder of a dog with an

osteochondrosis dissecans lesion of the humeral

head (arrow).

Osteo Dessicans - Continued from page 4

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success in its treatment of OCD of the humeral condyle.

Surgery, in many cases, works well if OCD is caught early. But

owners should be aware that any component of arthritis that is

already present in the elbow joint will continue to cause the dog

pain, even after surgery. The most frequently used and effective

surgery for this disease is a medial approach to the elbow and

removal of the extra flap that is protruding into the joint.

If you decide with your veterinarian that surgery is the best step

for your dog, it is recommended that you use a board certified

veterinary orthopedic surgery specialist who is able to perform

arthroscopic surgery.

Prevention of OCD of the Humeral Condyle

Because there is a large genetic component to OCD of the elbow, the best way to decrease its incidence in

the dog population is by requiring breeders to certify that their dogs do not have any form of elbow dys-

plasia before producing litters. This certification process can be done by some veterinarians. If you are buy-

ing a dog from a breeder, be sure to ask for proof that this certification has been performed.

If you adopt a dog from a shelter or the pound rather than using a breeder, you can help to decrease the

chances of OCD and other joint problems by feeding a high quality diet and keeping your pet at a healthy

weight.

Large breed dogs should be fed specially designed large breed puppy food for their first year. This will en-

sure that the puppy has the nutrient components needed to help with proper orthopedic development.

Prognosis of OCD of the Humeral Condyle

The outlook is good if surgical intervention is done early, before arthritis sets in.

With only medical treatment, dogs with elbow dysplasia will develop progressive arthritis in the elbow

joint and may no longer be a good candidate for surgery.

Alternative Therapies for OCD of the Humeral Condyle

Giving glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplementation as directed by your veterinarian may slow the

progression of the arthritis associated with elbow dysplasia. Glucosamine

supplements should be in the form of glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl) not

glucosamine sulfate as glucosamine HCl has better bioavailability.

Omega 3 fatty acids have also been used as a nutritional supplement and

seem to be of benefit to dogs with elbow OCD. Omega 3 fatty acids should

be in the form of fish or krill oils, not flaxseed. Fish and krill oils provide

the correct forms of anti-inflammatory omega 3s, whereas flaxseed requires

conversion to the anti-inflammatory compounds and dogs have limited

amounts of the enzyme required to make this conversion.

If you decide to feed your large breed puppy a homemade diet, it is very

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important to ensure that it is properly balanced. For example, these dogs need a very specific amount of

calcium. If you feed your dog a homemade diet, it is critical to use one developed by a veterinary nutrition-

ist.

References

Cahn, C. L.(2010). The Merck Veterinary Manual. John Wiley and Sons.

Tilley LP, S. F.(2011). The Five-Minute Veterinary Consult: Canine and Feline. Wiley and Sons.

Osteo Dessicans - Continued from page 5

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Shooting Clinic Held by Chip Hildinger The James River Chapter of the Ruffed

Grouse Society spent a wonderful week-

end perfecting our shotgun skills with

Master Instructor James Rutland learning

his Instinct Shooting. We had over 20 stu-

dents including several young ladies

whom really did well breaking the class.

One of the women, who it was her first

attended RGS event, was probably one of

the best and most consistent shooters. Spe-

cial thanks to Darin Strickland, Little

George Rod and Gun owners the Ad-

amson’s who whole family joined us on

Sunday and participated.

On Sunday, Mr. Rutland had a assistant

instructor who also has that same amazing

southern Georgia charm, Larry Ellison. If

you are not consistently crushing the clays

like I was not, I highly suggest a Mr. Rut-

land Clinic. After Mr. Rutland corrected

my issue, I was very pleased to close out

the day breaking my final 14 out of 15 clay

targets. Watch out woodcock and grouse next year and my dogs will be much happier!

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Training Exercises by Denine Ackerbauer

What are we really training our dogs to do? Why do they act strangely when finding themselves in a new

situation or place? Have you ever said, “My dog should know that!” Or, defensively, “Yes, I do train my

dog.”

I recently read a letter in a hunting dog magazine asking for advice with a hunting dog that lost interest af-

ter 15 minutes. The answer posited that perhaps the handler had been training on liberated birds for a

matter of minutes, had sort of indicated to the dog where the birds were, and quit right away after finding

them. Perhaps the dog thought he was always supposed to be done in 15 minutes. Right answer? Wrong

answer? Hard to say without knowing more information.

The training experience below is regarding competition obedience but shows (at least me) that dogs don’t

always understand what we want. Or sometimes you just need to laugh.

I have started working with ET in the utility obedience exercises. Directed jumping is one of the exercises.

The handler sends the dog straight out, 50 feet across the ring, commands the dog to turn and sit when he

gets to the other end. Upon judge’s indication of which jump, the handler then directs (signals) the dog to

jump a specific jump and return to the handler. The dog is scored upon, among other things, the straight-

ness of line going away from the handler, prompt sit, jumping the correct jump, sitting straight in front of

the handler upon return, waiting and then moving precisely to heel position upon command.

I started by getting ET to “touch” (lay his chin on) the middle stanchion in the ring gates from inches away,

moving back incrementally. I practiced at my local dog training building and in my basement. He seemed

to understand the exercise.

Then we went to a different venue to train. Silly me did not take into consideration that our previous “go-

outs” have been to ring gates set up against a wall. This ring gate was set up between the utility ring and an

adjacent ring.

Attempt 1: ET “goes out” and jumps ring over the ring gate (into the novice class ring). Hmmmm. The ring

gate is not against a wall. ET does agility. I said, “Go!”, which in agility means take that next obstacle in

front of you because I can’t keep up.

I bring him back into the ring and point out the stanchion to him from a few feet away. Have him “touch”

the stanchion. ET indicates, “OK, got it.”

Attempt 2: ET goes out and hits the stanchion so hard the whole ring

gate and ET crash into the novice class ring. Hmm, a ring gate/

stanchion against a wall, such as in our training building and my base-

ment, prevents it from moving when he “touches” it. He does not

know how fragile they are.

ET was trying all the tools in the toolbox I had given him so far. I am

humbled in dog training again. (Hope the novice people appreciated

the distractions to their class.)

P.S. We have switched to training “go-outs” to a target instead - a

Pringle can top on the floor. He goes out much straighter and there is

no danger to the ring gate. Not every method works on every dog.

This method is working better for us.

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ET “touching” the middle stanchion of

the ring gate

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Call name: LeRoy Kennel Name: LeRoy De' L'Escarbot, Tan CAG Dam: Fabienne De' L'Escarbot Sire: Jarred du Comte De Batz Castelmore Breeder: John and Bruce Mooney Photo provided by John Mooney

Brand new pups!

Lavender/Jasper litter born June 1 2019

Photo provided by John Mooney

Blue and Thorn (just a nose) pointing a red

winged black bird chick.

Photo provided by Sherry Niesar

Recipe: Easy Homemade Dog Treats by Phil Rogers

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I double this for all our dogs. It’s fun to do, less expensive and, you know

what the dogs are eating ! A great family project!

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup powdered milk

1 egg, beaten

1/3 cup margarine or butter

3/4 cup meat broth or (hot water Peanut butter melted) chicken or

beef bouillon can be used

Also peanut butter or banana, apple or any baby food can be added as well whatever your pup likes. My

pups like beets and carrots and applesauce mixed with chicken or beef baby foods. *

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and grease a cookie sheet. Combine in a large bowl, first the margarine,

then the hot broth or water, and then the powdered milk, salt, and egg.

Gradually, add 1/2 cup of the flour while stirring, continuously kneading until a stiff dough forms. This

can be 2 cups or more depending on the added ingredients. Roll the dough until it’s about a maximum of

1/4” or 1/8” is better. Cut into bones or other shapes and place them on the cookie sheet. Bake for about 45

to 55 minutes and completely cool before rewarding your dog with these delicious homemade dog treats.

( Be sure all liquid is gone when baking or they will mold.)

*I even find baby foods marked way down due to missing labels. I’ve used so many types of jarred baby

foods over the years veal, liver, veggies and fruits as well they all make great treats

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UKC Up Coming Events

July 20 & 21, 2019

Great North Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club

Milaca, MN

Training and Camping Weekend

Contact: Jeff or Tasha Pleskac 320 260 6202 or 320

420 2442 hhfarmsmn@gmail.com

July 26, 2019

Missouri Headwaters Retriever Club

Butte Montana

Regular Hunt

Contact: Allan Gadoury 406.600.1835

July 13 & 14, 2019

Northern Plains Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club Lake Andes, SD

TAN and WRT

Contact: Norman Pope 605-572-8236 or 605-724-2533

July 26, 2019

Missouri Headwaters Retriever Club

Butte, MT

Regular Hunt

Contact: Allan Dadoury 406-600-1835

July 27, 2019

Treasure State Retriever Club

Butte Montana

Regular Hunt

Contact: Kerri Payne 406.223-3933

Jul 28, 2019

Bitterroot Valley Retriever Club

Butte, MT

Hunting Retriever: Regular Hunt

Contact: Lee Hodsdon 406.273.4952

September 28, 2019

Chisholm Trail EB Gun Dog Club

Howard Farms - Edmond, OK

Upland training day

Contact: Todd Farris tfarris@icloud.com or 405-

626-3888

October 5, 2019

Chisholm Trail EB Gun Dog Club

Howard Farms - Edmond, OK

UKC sanctioned TAN/WRT

Contact: Todd Farris tfarris@icloud.com or 405-

626-3888

October 26th, 2019

Chisholm Trail EB Gun Dog Club

Howard Farms - Edmond, OK

Upland training day

Contact: Todd Farris tfarris@icloud.com or 405-

626-3888

No matter how little money and how few possessions you own,

having a dog makes you feel rich.

Ann Landers

Puppies!

Kimmel’s Epagneul Breton’s announces the breeding of Ciel d’York’s Pau-

la (OFA Excellent, C-1 Excellent) x GCHF Jonah sur le Delavan TAN, WRT

(OFA Good)) “P” Litter

Whelped 7date: June 29, 2019. 3 orange and white males. 3 tri females, and

1 tri male. Dam’s pedigree includes du Boisson de Chisel, Cliathan,

Pairknaglos, and du Bois Courcol

Sire’s Pedigree includes GRCH GRCHF Vernon de L'Escarbot TAN, CH

GRCHF de Ferme sur le Delavan TAN , de Saint Lubin, Cliathan, and de

Pataula

Pups will be well socialized, UTD on vaccinations and microchipped.

Available end of August. Buyer’s contract required. Contact: Call Kath-

leen Kimmel 517-204-3342 for more information, also see Kimmel’s Ep-

agneul Bretons Facebook and website kimmelsepagneulbretons.net

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Whoa Post Marketplace

Paula

Jonah

Hyalite Kennels has puppies available . Whelp date: June 18,

2019. Sire: Omaha d’ Pataula, Dame: Juliette Du Mas d’Patau-

la. Please call Butch Nelson at 406-567-4200 for more infor-

mation

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Truck/SUV gun/storage vault called a Pak Rat made by Weather

Guard. New this unit is $1400.00. Asking $750.00 OBO.

Measures 39 ¾” wide, by 13” high, by 48” deep. Two dog kennels fit

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January Obedience

February Breeding

March Field Trial News

April Puppy Issue

May Dog Health

June Training

July Training

August Conditioning

September Fall Trials

October No Issue

November No Issue

December Hunting Stories

Let’s Get Social The Big Sky Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club is on

Facebook. If you are on Facebook, ask to join and let the

conversations begin. Share your ideas and pictures.

Posts must be relevant to the club and may include but

not limited to dogs, gear, hunting locations, and nutri-

tion. The web address for the club page is:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/115972485114132/

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Auburn Bretons

Bob Clayton

206-852-8333

bobclayton2003@yahoo.com

www.auburnbretons.com

Chantant K-3 Kennel

Norman & Judy Pope

popecpa23@gmail.com

605-724-2533, 303-324-9972

Coteau Kennel

Pete Wax & Sherry Niesar

sniesar@outlook.com

701-222-8940

www.coteaukennel.com

Flint Hills Epagneul Bretons

Mike Sheffer

785-727-6300

Kansas.big.dog@gmail.com

http://firelightbirddogs.com/

epagneul-bretons/

Hannahatchee Kennel

Jackie Hutwagner

770.883.8360

hutwag@gmail.com

HHF Gun Dogs

Jeff and Tasha Pleskac

320 260 6202 / 320 420 2442

www.hhfgundogs.com

hhfarmsmn@gmail.com

Hyalite Kennel

Butch Nelson & Karen Paugh

406-567-4200

hyaliteknls@yahoo.com

Pataula Power French Brittanys

Fred Overby

406-209-0006

foverby@bellsouth.net

Smith's Epagneul Bretons

W. Edward Smith

574 699 6302

www.smithepagneulbretons.com

Topperlyn Gun Dogs

Lynda Kieres

topperlyn@hotmail.com

406-777-5894

www.topperlyngundogs.com

Stud Dogs

Just Perfect Du Auburn Bretons NAVHDA NA Prize 1, 112 Points

Penn Hip Lt: 0.46, Rt: 0.42 Sherry Niesar 701-527-3714

www.coteaukennel.com sniesar@outlook.com

GUN Smith’s Legende de Pondside TAN OFA: GOOD

Smith's Epagneul Bretons W. Edward Smith

574 699 6302 www.smithepagneulbretons.com

GRCHF CH Gallant Thor Sur Le Delavan TAN Hip Rating - OFA Good

Jackie Hugwagner 770-883-8360

hutwag@gmail.com

Gun Evian Jacque Montique OFA Excellent Mike Sheffer 785-727-6300

kansas.big.dog@gmail.com

CHF-Wild NBOB 2XTR Brique De L'Ardour * Hip Rating - A ( France)

*Frozen Semen only CHF-W F'Nat du mas d'Pataula ("Pride") TAN

Hip Rating- Good - OFA GUN Griz du mas Pataula TAN

Hips OFA-Good Fred Overby

406-209-0006 (after business hours, please) foverby@bellsouth.net

NBOB GRCH Beau de l’Hospitalier Hips – “A” – Belgium

2XTR CH TopperLyn D’Artagnan Hips – OFA “Good”

artificial insemination on both dogs. topperlyn@hotmail.com

406-777-5894 www.topperlyngundogs.com

Breeders

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Montana

July 19-21, 2019

Professional Retriever Trainers Association

Ronan, MT Contact: Vicky Bellow, (337) 499-8086,

vickymbellow@gmail.com

July 26-28, 2019

Montana Sharptail & Big Sky NAVHDA

Contact: Joseph Staszcuk, 406-208-3275

joeystaszcuk@gmail.com

August 16-18, 2019

Professional Retriever Trainers Association

Ronan, MT Contact: Vicky Bellow, (337) 499-8086,

vickymbellow@gmail.com

September 4-7, 2019

2019 NSTA Purina Endurance Classic

Lewistown, MT

Register online at:

https://www.nstra.org/trial-registration

North Dakota

August 8-11, 2019

Minot Retriever Club

Minot, ND

Contact Ed Sehn 701-833-7826

sehn@srt.com

August 24-25, 2019

Minot Retriever Club

Minot, ND

Contact Ed Sehn 701-833-7826

sehn@srt.com

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Field Events Happening in Montana & North Dakota

Long Billed Curlew from allaboutbirds.org The Long-billed Curlew's genus name, Numenius, means “of the new moon,” and de-

scribes the slender, curved shape of the bird’s bill. North America's largest shorebird,

the Long-billed Curlew, is a graceful creature with an almost impossibly long, thin,

and curved bill. This speckled, cinnamon-washed shorebird probes deep into mud

and sand for aquatic invertebrates on its coastal wintering grounds and picks up

grasshoppers on the breeding grounds. It breeds in the grasslands of the Great Plains

and Great Basin and spends the winter in wetlands, tidal estuaries, mudflats, flooded

fields, and beaches. Breeds in areas with sparse, short grasses, including shortgrass

and mixed-grass prairies as well as agricultural fields.

The silhouette of the Long-billed Curlew is unmistakable: whether standing in a shortgrass prairie or in a tid-

al mudflat, these birds stand out. On the breeding grounds look for a long neck and long bill strutting

through the grasslands, often flanked by other curlews foraging in a line. The Long Billed Curlew can be

found on the short grassed prairie of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana during the summer months.

Renew Your Membership

Membership to the Big Sky Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club is due at the beginning of each January.

Each member are an important component to the club, adding to the newsletter

with articles and photographs and at the clubs annual field trial. If you are not a

member, then consider becoming a member. Aside from becoming a part of a

group of talented, friendly and likeminded dog owners, members:

• Receive the Whoa Post

• Are eligible to place ads in the Marketplace at no charge

• List Breeder and Stud Dog information

(newsletter and web site) at no charge

• Have access to dog training professionals

and mentors

• Receive advance notice of special events

• Have opportunity to participate in UKC

sanctioned field trials

• Join a fellowship of like minded

individuals

Complete your membership form today and help

support the UKC trial system.

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Sally Says:

“Hey Boss! It’s

time to pay

our

membership

dues!”

Big Sky Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club Membership Form

Name_______________________________________________ 2nd Family Member ______________________________

Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone __________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________

Membership Category $20 Individual _____ $30 Family _____ $50 Business_____

Make Check out to: Big Sky Epagneul Breton Gun Dog Club

Return form & dues to: Kenneth Bruwelheide,1406 Robin Lane, Bozeman, MT 59715