2) Our AREA OF OPERATION is within a 100 mile radius of London, Ontario. The club sponsors an annual GSD SPECIALTY SHOW (both Conformation Show and Obedience Trials) on the long weekend in May, a SANCTION MATCH in June, and a TRACKING TEST in the fall (usually October). Our newsletter (The Reach) is published 2 or 3 times a year. Monthly meetings are usually held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. No formal meetings are held in July, August or December. A few social events are also held each year. Many club members are actively showing their animals in both Conformation and Obedience at the present time.
3) UPCOMING (and Recent) SHOWS and EVENTS : (Last revision : Sep 27, 2009)
2009 : Our Annual Urban and Field TRACKING TESTS were held on
Saturday and Sunday September 19,20, 2009, near Thorndale and London.
2009 : Our Annual SPECIALTY CONFORMATION SHOW and OBEDIENCE TRAILS
was held on Saturday, May 16th, 2009, at 3M park in London.
2008 : Our (regular) Annual TRACKING TEST was held on
Sunday September 21, 2008, near Thorndale and London.
Entries were limited to 9 TD and 3 TDX tracks .
2008 : Our Annual SPECIALTY CONFORMATION SHOW and OBEDIENCE TRAILS
was held on Saturday, May 17th, 2008, at 3M park in London.
Conformation Judge : Charlotte LaRosa, Ohio
Obedience Judge : Paul Townshend, Aurora, Ontario
2008 : Our June ALL-BREED CORRECTION MATCH and
CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOR TEST
was held on Sunday June 1st in Putnam.
2008 : Our Third URBAN TRACKING TEST was held on
Saturday July 19, 2008, near Thorndale and London.
Entries were limited to 3 Urban Tracks and 3 Urban Excellent Tracks.
2007 : Our June ALL-BREED CORRECTION MATCH and
CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOR TEST
was held on Sunday June 3rd in Putnam.
For a list of the Shows and/or Trials in Canada during the next 2 or 3 months,
check out the "dogbiz.com" web site.
These web pages contain Text & Pictures of their Dogs.
CARDSHARK Kennels (Kay Calvin & Damon Card)
We usually hear of a few dogs each year that are looking for a new family,
so check back occasionally. If you have a German Shepherd Dog that needs a
new home, then check out the RESCUE SERVICES listed below. You may also
contact us at our E-MAIL address ( cardshark@gsdclondon.on.ca ) or
phone Kay or Damon at : 519-475-4229. Please include a contact name, phone
number, e-mail address, and general geographical location along with some
details of the dog(s).
For information about All-Breed training at TERSHA Kennels, Click HERE
Date : Saturday , May 20, 2006
Conformation Judge : Joan Beech, Aylmer, Onterio
SHOW COMMITTEE for 2006 :
Our 2005 SPECIALTY CONFORMATION SHOW (35th) and OBEDIENCE TRAILS (34th, 35th)
were held on Saturday, May 21, 2005, at 3M park in London.
Our 2004 SPECIALTY CONFORMATION SHOW (34th) and OBEDIENCE TRAILS (32nd, 33rd)
were held on Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 3M park in London.
Our 2003 Specialty Show and Obedience Trial was held on
Saturday May 17, 2003 at 3M Anniversary Park in London.
Click here for detailed results from the Show
Our 2002 Specialty Show and Obedience Trial was held on
Saturday May 18, 2002 at Guelph Township Park.
Our 2002 Show Results have been archived. Click HERE .
Our 2001 Specialty Show was held on Saturday, May 19 at Guelph Township Park.
Our 2001 Show Results have been archived. Click HERE .
Our 2000 Specialty Show was held on Saturday, May 20 at Guelph Township Park.
Our 2000 Show Results have been archived. Click HERE .
Our 1999 Show Results have been archived. Click HERE .
Our 1998 Show Results have been archived. Click HERE .
Our 1997 Show Results have been archived. Click HERE .
2006 : Our First (Urban) TRACKING TEST will be held on
Saturday August 26, 2006, near Thorndale / London.
2006 : Our (regular) Annual TRACKING TEST will be held on
Sunday September 24, 2006, near Thorndale and London.
TD Trials : With 9 entries, the following 6 were successful
GSD : Miesje vom Stein Quelle ; Jory A. Herbert, Orchard Park, NY
GSD : Gerber's Canadian Ruffians ; Madeline M. Berkobien, Saginaw, MI
GSD : Ahsmead's Tempo of Tamarisk ; Robbin Shea, Delton, MI
GSD : Rebelrun's Rudy CDX ; Marie C. Snow, Dunnville, Ont.
Golden Retriever : CH. Oakwood's Happy Ever After ; Debra J. Huff, Laingsburg, MI
Labrador Retriever : Oliver NCO'S Roscoe at CHF ; Robbin Shea, Delton, MI
TDX Trials : With 3 entries, the following dog was successful
GSD : CH.OTCH. Cardshark's Harrison TD ; Kay Calvin, Embro, Ont.
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1999 Tracking Test (Oct 31) : Judge - Terry Smith
TD Trials : With 7 entries, the following were successful
Vizsla : Ch & OTCh Deerrun's Spirit of the Cat ; Linda Watson, Oakville
Labrador Retriever : Llanfair Carleigh of Cardeen, CD ;
owned by Gordon K Halcrow & Dianna L Halcrow
GSD : Zeiken vom Haus Braun ; Marjorie L. Brown, Angola, NY
TDX Trials : With 3 entries, no dogs were successful.
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1999 Tracking Test at Can. National Specialty (Sept 15) : Judge - Terry Smith
TD Trials : With 2 entries, none were successful
TDX Trials : With 2 entries, the following was successful
GSD : OTCh Newskete's Q. Baron of Bomer, TD ; Vito Bommarito, Warren, MI
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1998 Tracking Test : Judge - Jack Wilhelm
Unfortunately, none of the dogs passed their test. The weather was
rather strange that year.
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1997 Tracking Test : Judge - Marguerite Charter
TD Trials : With 7 entries, the following were successful
GSD : Odin Vom Haus Barwig, CD ; Howard Ward
GSD : OTCh Apache Scout Von Trescas ; Susan and Ted Marshall
GSD : Dina Vom Der Schaferhafen, CD ; Mark P. Weston
GSD : Shadowbrooks Amber Wine ; Michele Bain
Belgian Sheepdog : Zonnehond CG Silken Sunshine ; Hilary Watson
GSD : CH OTCh Cardshark's Finesse ; Kay Calvin & Damon Card
TDX Trials : With 4 entries, no dogs were successful.
Am : A title earned in the USA .
AD : An endurance test originated in Germany : the dog is
required to run 20 km .
Click here to VIEW DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS of the
above Titles and Certificates.
PERPETUAL TROPHIES
HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN CONFORMATION
HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN OBEDIENCE
BREEDER OF DISTINCTION
DUAL CHAMPION
HIGHEST SCORE IN OBEDIENCE
HIGHEST AVERAGED C.D.X. SCORE
HIGHEST AVERAGED C.D. SCORE
HIGHEST COMBINED SCORES (open + utility class ; out of 400)
HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SCHUTZHUND
TRACKING TROPHY
Click HERE to view the archived 1998 Awards
Click HERE to view the archived 1997 Awards
Click HERE to view the archived 1996 Awards
The official breed standard may be obtained from the home page of
The GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB of CANADA, the address of which is
http://www.gsdcc.ca/
THE GERMAN SHEPHERD TODAY by Winifred Gibson Strickland and James A Moses.
We reproduce the following with the permission of :
Click HERE to view Ten Tips to keep your home Poison Safe for your Dog
This non-profit organization has provided toxicological consultation with
vetinarians and animal owners for over 17 years .
4) Club Members with REGISTERED KENNELS are listed here.
Click on the highlighted links to view the individual kennel pages.
FLEETBREEZE Kennels (Janice Tiessen) : Stud Service; Boarding (all breeds); Puppies Available Occasionally
TERSHA Kennels (Sharon & Terry Smith) : Boarding Kennel; All-Breed Obedience Training; Puppies Available Occasionally
5) PUPPIES and Adult Dogs Available (from Club Members). Last update: Jan 2006.
Check the Individual Kennel Pages above for more information .
6) OTHER DOGS Looking for a Good Home ; RESCUE Services.
LAST UPDATE : Apr 5, 2008
http://www.angelfire.com/on3/torontogsdrescue/index.html
Send your e-mail inquiry to :
toby_and_me@telusmail.net
or call Anna at 416-707-5448
http://www.gsrt.net
NORTH EAST G.S.D. RESCUE Inc. : e-mail
adopt@negsdr.org ; or check the web site
www.negsdr.org
Michigan G.S.D.Rescue : e-mail karipets@aol.com .
Sault Ste Marie Humane Society at
www.soonet.ca/humanesociety/ .
In Thunder Bay (Ont.) contact Kathy Jeaneault
bearcreek@efni.com .
Donations of money and/or crates are still being gratefully accepted.
7) TRAINING CLASSES (All Breeds)
8) CLUB OFFICERS for 2006
Nominations for club positions are held at the October Meeting, with elections
in November.
Members of the CLUB EXECUTIVE for 2006 are as follows :
9) 2006 SPECIALTY SHOW and OBEDIENCE TRIAL
Location : 3M park in London.
Obedience Judge : Cheryl Bishop, Kitchener, Ontario
Puppy Fun Match Judge : Janice Tiessen, Eldorado, Ontario
Click HERE for Directions on how to get to the SHOW SITE ( 3M Park) .
10) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2005 Show Results - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Our Conformation Judge was : Alan Bennett (Beachville, USA)
Our Obedience Judge was : John Blenkey (Alberton, ON)
BEST of Breed : CH. JEWEL'S DARK VADER (male, MS855118, 09/09/2002)
Owner : J.Baker (Washago, ON)
Agent : Jenn Somogyi
BEST of Opposite Sex : CH BROWN HILL'S HEATHSTONE, CD (female, ERN99002785, 03/14/1995)
Owners : E. St.Hilaire & F.De Bem (Weare, NH : USA )
BEST of Winners : BROWNHILL-KYSARAH'S PEICEA ASH (female, 04/04/2003)
Owners : E. St.Hilaire & F.De Bem (Weare, NH : USA )
BEST Puppy : APPLERIDGE'S MAN OF STEEL (11/07/2004)
Owner : K.Bojahra , A.Sackrider (Sunderland, ON)
HIGH in TRIAL (#34) : results coming soon
HIGH in TRIAL (#35) : results coming soon
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Our Conformation Judge was : Sandra Card (Illinois, USA)
Our Obedience Judge was : Bill Yates (London, ON)
BEST of Breed : STEINTHAL'S NIGHT MOVES (male, 08/21/2000)
Owners : B.Hammond, L.de La Viez, P.Walker, D.Breneman; Laurel MD (USA)
BEST of Opposite Sex : WOODCLIFF'S BB BY CARETTI (female, 04/28/2002)
Owners : Sonny and Debbie Scholl, Brandon MS (USA)
BEST Puppy : WHISPER HILL'S INDEPENDANT (female, 09/24/2003)
Owner : Donna Conod-Varro, Tillsonburg, Ontario
HIGH in TRIAL (#32) : OTCH TERSHA'S LUCY, Owner Sharon Rattle
HIGH in TRIAL (#33) : CARISSIMAS ATHENA, Owners Wayne Duke and Leo Bellino
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Our CONFORMATION JUDGE was : Nancy Bellenger Harper (Roswell, GA)
Our OBEDIENCE JUDGE was : Del Lunn (both trials) (Wallaceburg, ONT)
Our BEST OF BREED dog for 2003 was :
: UTOPIA'S TANQUARAY OF NORDLICHT; Listed, Nov 2/01
BREEDER: Donna Sater and Kathy Aubrey
BY : Utopia's Meet Joe Black ex Reflections of Nordlicht, Else
OWNER : Janet Lange, J. Vergretti, S. Moses, J. Bocelli, Carrollton, GA
AGENT : Kent Boyles
Our HIGH IN TRIAL dogs for 2003 were : (same dog, both trials)
: M.O.T.C.H. QUARTERBEND NO NEED TO JUSTIFY; KC648143, Feb 19/00, Dog
BREEDER/ OWNER : Jim Vink, Southwold Twp, ON
BY : Ch. Deestraum's Mavrick, CD ex Appleridge's U Can Love Me, CD
View pictures of the show at our show photographer's web site , www.graat.ca
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Our CONFORMATION JUDGE was : Ken Downing
Our OBEDIENCE JUDGE was : Paul Townshend
Our BEST OF BREED dog for 2002 was :
: JO-WIN'S CONCHO, ERN2330, Feb 24/00
BREEDER: OWNER: Marge and Dale Crutchfield, Medina, OH
BY : Jo-Win's Main Street ex Elvaston's Cathy Smyly
AGENT : Scott Yergin
Our HIGH IN TRIAL dogs for 2002 were : (same dog, both trials)
: QUARTERBEND'S NO NEED TO JUSTIFY, CDX, KC648143, Feb 19/00, Dog
BREEDER: OWNER: Jim Vink, Southwold Twp, ON
BY : Ch. Deestraum's Maverick, CD ex Appleridge's U Can Love Me, CD
Our HIGH COMBINED SCORE for 2002 was : (trial #29)
: OTCH TEDESCO'S JUKSYADA, CA147874, Jan 17/94, Bitch
BREEDER: Ingrid Wauro
BY : Kinni-v-Oz v Kubistraum ex Tedesco's Pina Colada
OWNER : Heather and Blain Lawson, Toronto, ON
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Our CONFORMATION JUDGE was : Michel Chaloux , Lorraine , Quebec
Our OBEDIENCE JUDGE was : Howard Ward, Mount Hope, Ontario
Our BEST OF BREED dog for 2001 was :
: CH. JECODA KEYLIS JEST 'N THYME, ERN2226, Aug. 13/98, Bitch
BREEDER: David and Connie Bissonette
BY : Rosewood's Prototype ex Jecoda Keystone Anne Murphy, Else.
OWNER : Haines Clausen and Barbara Duncan, Lakeville, MN
AGENT : Patti Breault
Our HIGH IN TRIAL dogs for 2001 were : (same dog, both trials)
: ARBEIT ABER DEM RHEIN, 1072717, April 30/00, Dog
BREEDER: Susan Knippenburg
BY : Pido vom Heiligenbosch, SchH3 ex Tess vom Huelsman, SchH3, Else.
OWNER : Annette J. Malbrecht, Ingersoll, ON
AGENT : Dennis Etmanski
Our HIGH COMBINED SCOREs for 2001 were : (same dog, both trials)
: RAINBOWRIDGE'S HALEY GRANDVIEW, Bitch, CN189552, July 6/94
BREEDER : Tammy Ahmad and Adnan Ahmad
BY : Ch. Waldeg's Boaz ex Grandview's Ollie, Can
OWNER : Jean and Rob Galway, Cambridge, ON
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Our conformation judge was : Paul Johnson, Minnesota, USA
Our obedience judge was : Debbie Desjardine, Brampton, ONT
Our BEST OF BREED dog for 2000 was :
: ELVASTON'S WINNING COLOURS, GJ436308, May 15/97 (Dog)
BREEDER: Audrey Marsh
BY : Ch. Marhaven's Color Guard ex Elvaston's Sparkler, Can
OWNER : Amer Baghdadi, Warren MI
AGENT : Leo Bellino
Our HIGH IN TRIAL dogs for 2000 were : (same dog, both trials)
: RAINBOWRIDGE'S HALEY GRANDVIEW, Bitch, CN189552, July 6/94
BREEDER : Tammy Ahmad and Adnan Ahmad
BY : Ch. Waldeg's Boaz ex Grandview's Ollie, Can
OWNER : Jean and Rob Galway, Cambridge, ON
11) TRACKING TEST COMMITTEE for 2006 :
Click here to display (and print) the (PDF)
PREMIUM LIST .
Click here for the (PDF) ENTRY FORM .
Entries are limited to 6 Urban Tracks.
Click here to display (and print) the (PDF)
PREMIUM LIST .
Click here for the (PDF) ENTRY FORM .
Entries are limited to 9 TD and 3 TDX tracks .
Our Annual (2005) TRACKING TEST was held on Sunday Sept. 25, 2005,
near Thorndale and London.
RESULTS from previous TRACKING TEST(S) :
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2004 Tracking Test (Sept 26) : Judge - Mr. Terry Smith
All 9 of the TD tracks were run successfully. This is a first in the Club's history.
Congratulations to all the successful pairs.
One of the 3 TDX tracks was run successfully. Congratulations to this successful pair.
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2003 Tracking Test (Oct 5) : Judge - Ms. Jane Book
Weather was cold, but the overnight rain had stopped.
7 of the 9 TD tracks were successful.
None of the 3 TDX tracks was successful.
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2002 Tracking Test (Oct 27) : Judge - Mr. Terry Smith
5 of the 8 TD tracks were successful.
1 of the 3 TDX tracks was successful.
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2001 Tracking Test (Oct 28) : Judge - Jack Wilhelm
Heather McLeod was an Apprentice Judge for this event.
The weather was cool, overcast, and breezy.
4 of the 9 TD tracks were successful, and 1 of the 3 TDX was successful.
There were 2 close misses.
J.Wilhelm, Deb Rondot, V.Bommarito, l.Gonzalez, Dave Rondot, L.Decarie, H. McLeod
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2000 Tracking Test (Nov 12) : Judge - Marie-P. Babin
Weather was overcast, cold and windy.
D.Huff, M.Snow, J.Herbert, (Judge) M.Babin, M.Berkobien, K.Calvin, R.Shea
12) GLOSSARY of TERMS and ABBREVIATIONS:
Bda : A title earned in Bermuda .
CD : Companion Dog (First obedience title) .
CDX : Companion Dog Excellent (Second obedience title) .
CGC : Canine Good Citizen (USA) : Dog passed a combined Obedience and Temperament Test .
CGN : Canine Good Citizen (Cdn) : Dog passed a combined Obedience and Temperament Test .
CH : Champion (Conformation title) . Dog must earn at least 10 points under 3 or more judges .
HIC : Herding Instinct Certificate .
OFA : Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (USA) : X-rays indicate dog is free of hip displasia .
OTCH : Obedience Trial Champion . Dog must pass the three obedience levels ; CD, CDX, UD.
OTCHX : Obedience Trial Champion Excellent. See the details page.
MOTCH : Master Obedience Trial Champion. See the details page.
GMOTCH : Grand Master Obedience Trial Champion. See the details page.
OVC : Ontario Veterinary College : X-rays indicate dog is free of hip displasia .
ROM : Register Of Merit (USA) .
ROMC : Register Of Merit , Canada .
SchH1, 2, 3 : Tests consist of various levels of obedience,
tracking, and protection work .
TD : Tracking Dog : 450 meter trail, aged up to 2 hrs ;
dog must find 1 article at end of track .
TDX : Tracking Dog Excellent : 900 meter trail over changing
terrain, aged over 3 hrs, with 2 crosstracks ; the dog must find 3 articles
along the track .
TC : Temperament Test (Am.) .
TT : Temperament Test .
UD : Utility Dog (Third & highest obedience title) .
VB : Title originates in Germany : Dog must pass a combined Obedience and Temperament Test .
13) Annual AWARDS for Prior Calendar Years.
1999 : Colleen Kittmer & Ted Bruynes : Ch. Tersha's Tango
1998 : Walter & Janice Creighton : Ch. Sitara's Shera
1997 : Janice & Walter Creighton : Ch. Juliet's Georgia
1996 : Janice & Walter Creighton : Can/Am.Ch. Sitara's Singin Returns, TT
1999 : Rob & Jean Galway : O.T.Ch. Rainbowridge's Haley Grandview (UD)
1998 : Tom & Karen Perkins : Tersha's Leah, CDX, Am.CD, TT, CGC : (CDX)
1997 : Terry & Sharon Smith : O.T.Ch. Tersha's Black Bartman, Am.CDX, Can/Am.TD, SchH2, AD, TT, CGC : (UD)
1996 : Glynis Veldman : Lady of the Great, CDX, CGC, HIC : (CDX)
1999 : Terry & Sharon Smith - Tersha Kennels (Total Points - 249 )
1998 : Terry & Sharon Smith - Tersha Kennels (Total Points - 489)
1997 : Terry & Sharon Smith - Tersha Kennels (Total Points - 748)
1996 : Walter & Janice Creighton - Sitara Kennels (Total points - 506)
1999 : not awarded
1997 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card - Ch. & O.T.Ch. Cardshark's Finesse, TT
1995 : Terry & Sharon Smith - Ch. & O.T.Ch. Tersha's Elly of Sitara, BDA CD, TT
1988 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card - Ch. & O.T.Ch. Cardshark's Barbarella, TT
1987 : Sharon Smith - Ch. & O.T.Ch. Winston of Sitara, TT
1985 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card - Ch. & O.T.Ch. Ausland's Rhythm & Blues, TT
1999 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card - Cardshark's Joule CD *** Score = 195
1998 : Terry & Sharon Smith : O.T.Ch. Tersha's Black Bartman, Am.CDX, Can/Am.TD,
SchH2, AD, TT, CGC *** Score = 198
1997 : Terry & Sharon Smith : O.T.Ch. Tersha's Black Bartman, Am.CDX, Can/Am.TD,
SchH2, AD, TT, CGC *** Score = 198.5
1996 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card : Cardshark s Harrison, CD, TT *** Score = 195, 194
(Tied with Sheba - 195, 188)
1999 : Doug & Colleen McGirr : Royale's Sky's the Limit CDX *** Average Score - 193
1998 : Tom & Karen Perkins : Tersha's Leah CDX,Am.CD,TT,CGC *** Average Score - 189
1999 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card : Cardshark's Joule CD *** Average Score - 192
1998 : Tom & Karen Perkins : Tersha's Leah CDX,Am.CD,TT,CGC *** Average Score - 194
1997 (Tie) - Kay Calvin & Damon Card : Cardshark's Isabelle, CD *** Average Score - 193
1997 (Tie) - Tom & Karen Perkins : Tersha's Leah, CD *** Average Score - 193
1996 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card : Cardshark s Harrison, CD, TT *** Average Score = 194
1999 : Rob & Jean Galway : O.T.Ch. Rainbowridge's Haley Grandview *** Combined Score = 383
1998 : Terry & Sharon Smith : O.T.Ch.Tersha's Black Bartman, Am.CDX, Can/Am.TD,
SchH2, AD, TT, CGC *** Combined Score - 393 1/2
1997 : Terry & Sharon Smith : O.T.Ch.Tersha's Black Bartman, Am.CDX, Can/Am.TD,
SchH2, AD, TT, CGC *** Combined Score - 395.5
1996 : Terry & Sharon Smith : Tersha's Black Bartman, Can/Am.CDX, Can/Am.TD,
SchH2, AD, TT, CGC *** Combined Score - 380.5
1997 : not awarded
1996 : Terry & Sharon Smith : Tersha's Black Bartman, Can/Am.CDX, Can/Am.TD,
SchH2, AD, TT, CGC (SchH2)
1999 (tie) : Kay Calvin & Damon Card : Ch. & O.T.Ch. Cardshark's Finesse : TDX
1999 (tie) : Kay Calvin & Damon Card : Ch. Cardshark=s Harrison CDX : TD
1998 : not awarded
1997 : Kay Calvin & Damon Card :Ch. & O.T.Ch. Cardshark's Finesse, TD
Click HERE to view the archived 1999 Awards
14) OFFICIAL BREED STANDARD :
Click HERE to go their Web Site.
15) RECOMMENDED READING and REFERENCE MATERIAL :
MACMILLAN PUBLISHING CO.,INC. ; New York : 420 Pages .
This is the closest thing to a GSD Bible. Everthing from soup to nuts is in
this book, from History, to Choosing a Puppy, Housebreaking, Training,
and Common Diseases . HIGHLY RECOMMENDED .
THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG by Earnest H. Hart.
T.F.H. PUBLICATIONS, INC. LTD., Neptune City, New Jersy : 320 Pages .
THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG - A Genetic History by Malcolm B. Willis, Ph.D.
HOWELL BOOK HOUSE ; Maxwell Macmillan International, New York : 440 Pages .
Lots of wonderful material but HEAVY reading .
The NEW Complete GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG by Jane G. Bennett.
HOWELL BOOK HOUSE Inc., New York : 255 Pages .
Short History of the breed and lots of examples of American Breeding .
A few pages are devoted to the Siegers and Siegerins of Germany .
EXPERT OBEDIENCE TRAINING FOR DOGS by Winifred G. Strickland.
HOWELL BOOK HOUSE Inc., New York : 300 Pages .
From taking the S out of PEST to training an Obedience Trial Champion .
TRACKING DOG - theory and methods by Glen R. Johnson.
ARNER PUBLICATIONS, INC., Westmoreland, N.Y. : 200 Pages .
If you want your dog to teach you about tracking, or if you want him
to guide you through a tracking test, this is the book to read .
CANINE REPRODUCTION - A Breeders Guide by Phyllis A Holst, MS, DVM .
ALPINE PUBLICATIONS, INC., Loveland, Colorado : 220 Pages .
The title says it all .
16) POISONS etc ...
The ASPCA/National Animal POISON CONTROL CENTER .
Click HERE to link to http://www.napcc.aspca.org
17) LINKS to OTHER RELATED and INTERESTING SITES :
The GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB of CANADA .
Membership Information ; Show results from the NATIONAL ;
Breed Standard, etc .
Click HERE to go their Web Site ; http://www.gsdcc.ca/
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