Next meeting is our awards presentation and election of officers. This is an important meeting. Being elected are 3 members to fill the next class of directors for years 2008-2011 and officers for 2008-2009. The 2008 membership directory will be available too.
We want to thank Dr. Elizabeth S.M. Feltes for her presentation on dog behavioral problems. She addressed many question. If you have a dog with a problem, have your vet refer you to her. You can write her and see if she will see you without a referral. Dr Feltes bios link
We want to thank Rhonda Hovan. In April, she gave an excellent talk on cancer in dogs and addressed the question of genetic vs. non-genetic causes. Also, spoke about increasing your dog's life span. Actually, we needed another hour. Paper on understanding cancer based on Golden Retrievers link This is applicable to all.
She,also, spoke on how weight plays a significant role in your dog's longevity. This the link to that paper, Link to AKC Canine Health Foundation.
Our Crown Classic show had 3530 total entries, 161 different breeds in confirmation, rally and obedience on Sunday at the Crown Classic Dogs Shows. WRKC also sponsored 4 days of agility.
Along with that - nature entered at the last minute a snow storm that started with rain and 40 degrees and became snow around noontime. We were able with consideration from the IX Center management to secure space for people to leave their dogs in the center until morning. Thank you IX!!
There is a lot of work that goes into this cluster of shows. It takes Lorain KC, Medina KC, Richland KC and Western Reserve KC along with the IX Center working together to make this cluster happen. The work is never ending starting with contracting judges and it goes on from there. The amount of time all expend is not easy to quantify. But without it and the cooperation and each club helping the others where they can, makes the shows appreciated by the exhibitors. We want to thank the judges, exhibitors, spectators, IX Center personal and the clubs' members for making this show so good. Next year's show is in the planning stages now. Hope you to see you there at the 2008 Crown Classic Dog Shows.
Pictures of our Western theme ShowChief, Cythnia Fellows-White, and the Crown Show Manager, Wild Bill Russett, along with their posse can be seen HERE.
Can be seen are pictures of one of the most popular spectator events - Meet the Breed. It again drew many for the 4 hours it was open. We want to thank the exhibitors for their bring their dogs in to be petted. This goes a long way for the fancy.For those pictures click HERE.
On December 4th, we had our Christmas Meeting/Dinner at Dino's Banquet center in Willoughby. Thank you Lynn Pizzino for chairing this event. The food was wonderful as was the company.For those pictures click HERE.
The Halloween meeting/party was wonderful. The costumes were wonderful and inspiring and in some cases - perspiring. Members, kids and dogs looked great. We want to thank our guests for coming and hopefully, they will return. A big thank you to Lynn, Jerry, Gayle and everyone else who brought food and helped decorated and set up. Lynn, the Lion Tamer, lead this effort. Thank you to all for coming.See 2007 HOWL-O-weeen pictures. Poke the picture to make it larger.
Even with all the tremendous efforts, including many many hours of work by the Chairs, these shows can't work without the members and volunteers pitching in during show time. Thank you for all you did to make this event successful.
A special THANKS to Fran LeHoty for his efforts to get needed electricity into the field. Click here for pictures
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WRKC purchased and donated 3 protective vests for dogs. Two were presented to the City of Euclid's Police Department and one was presented to the the Lake County Sheriff's Department.We were please that Lake County Deputy Sheriff Allen Moon and his dog, Saber, Euclid's Officer Mike Janson along with his dog Beny and Euclid's Officer Dave Trend and his dog Gunnar came and received the vests in person. Click on picture to see the photos.
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