I am thrilled to brag about my handsome and mellow boy- Zimsu's Samuel Adams (Sam) for winning a 5 point major under judge Debbie Hokkanen at Mohawk Hudson GSDC in Albany yesterday! Sam is only 17 months old and now needs one 3 point major to finish! He was expertly handled yesterday by George Berstler and an awesome team together in the ring. Thank you George for all your hard work! Thank you for all the great compliments and congratulations we received. Most notably, the compliments on how Sam is the TOTAL PACKAGE, with his masculine head, huge bone, plush coat, great feet, pigment and temperament, as well as his fluid, suspended and balanced side gait. His Sire is Am/Can. Sel. CH. Witmer's Jamiroquai OFA, ROM and his dam is Zimsu's Coffee, Tea or Mimi OFA, daughter of my first Champion- Champion Olivia of Zimsu. Thanks also to the other judges who have recognized his qualities and given him his additional points so far: Karin Wagner, Carole-White Mosher, Doris Farrell, as well as a few all-breed judges who pointed him that I am embarrassed to say I forgot their names! LOL! Also, a special thank you to Beth Zils and Philip Moore for your great handling of Sam at the shows under some of the judges named and to Sue Lapinski for doing such a great job helping me to double Sam yesterday! I really appreciate everyone's help and all the compliments! On to the next show! Susan Gionfriddo Zimsu German Shepherds From: Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: showgsd-l digest users<mailto:Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 1:52 PM Subject: showgsd-l Digest V3 #908 showgsd-l Digest Mon, 20 Apr 2009 Volume: 03 Issue: 908 In This Issue: #1: From: "Peter Cacioppo" <petercacioppo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:petercacioppo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: OFA's new DM Gene Marker Test #2: From: caggra@xxxxxxx<mailto:caggra@xxxxxxx> Subject: Big Mississippi Brags! #3: From: Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx<mailto:Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx> Subject: Re: GSDs are THE BEST!! AND Showing/working #4: From: "Sharon Allbright" <sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: GSDs are THE BEST!! AND Showing/working #5: From: Joan Fox <campaignersgsd@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:campaignersgsd@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Continental Airlines. #6: From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: 4 Pt BOS very nice!! #7: From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: Long Beach / Orange Coast results with pictures #8: From: wernersommers@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:wernersommers@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Big Mississippi Brags! #9: From: Ruth Scheubler <rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: So Arizona gaiting shots #10: From: stormy435 <stormy435@xxxxxxx<mailto:stormy435@xxxxxxx>> Subject: TN,AKC ALERT<> SB258 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Msg: #1 in digest From: "Peter Cacioppo" <petercacioppo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:petercacioppo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: OFA's new DM Gene Marker Test Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:01:46 -0700 Previous e-mail FROM REBECCA: From: "Rebecca Little" <pbgs@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:pbgs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: DM DNA test from OFA Has anyone on the list used the DM test from OFA? I just ordered one and will do the rest of my gang over time(its $65 per test). Just wondering what everyone thought of the test. Rebecca Little My ANSWER: Yes, used it on Cab and got a great result for him. Eagle Hill's Cabernet Sauvignon ( "Cab" or "Cabernet")AKC DN11042402. Cab has his permanent OFA Hip and Elbow Certification: Hips Good and Elbows Normal, received on June 1, 2007: GS-76443G24M-PI (micro-chip); GS-EL20512M24-PI. Cab also received a Normal/Normal on his two OFA DM markers, received March 31, 2009; GS-DM132/46M-PI. I ran Cab through the OFA test for DM (this is the University of Missouri's test) Remember they test something different than the University of Florida researchers apparently. It is said that the University of Missouri people think DM is related to the L. Gehrig disease, and the University of Florida is saying GSDM is like the human Multiple Sclerosis ("MS") disease. Anyway, the OFA test is showing Cab has two normal genes. (I believe it is like "coats", where a puppy gets one gene from the sire and one gene from the dam. Thus, a puppy could be a "carrier" on DM by getting one defective gene from the dam and one normal gene from the sire.....or the puppy could be at risk, by getting two defective genes, one from each parent.... or two normal genes, like Cab). Thus a sire like Cab can only give a normal gene when he is bred. If the dam also has two normal genes, then each puppy resulting can only have two normal genes. You order the DM testing kit from the OFA site. It is a simple swab from inside of the mouth and results came back in only 3 weeks. Peter Cacioppo www.EagleHillGroup.net<http://www.eaglehillgroup.net/> Eagle Hill Wines and Vineyards, Moraga, CA ------------------------------ Msg: #2 in digest Subject: Big Mississippi Brags! Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:45:00 -0400 From: caggra@xxxxxxx<mailto:caggra@xxxxxxx> What a great weekend we had in Mississippi.?? The Jackson & Louisiana clubs put on one heck of a cluster near Jackson.? The show site is just gorgeous with abundant grass, shade and lots of great people.? Those who didn't go this year should definitely go next year.? Our young male Windfall's Year of the Gentleman "Ne-Yo" won the 6-9 class all 4 shows.? To top it off on Sat under Kathy Casteel he took a 4 pt major reserve!? Then on Sunday under Carol Smith he took Best Puppy!??? Thank you both for these wins and to Cathy for the really nice comments and critique on our young boy.? NeYo's sister Foxhaven-MyJoy's Good Girl Gone Bad, aka "Rihanna" beat out Ne-Yo for Best Puppy at the 2 shows on Saturday under Doris Farrell and Kathy Casteel.? She also took Reserve from the 6-9 bitch class under Kathy!?? These two youngsters are sired by Ch. Cade of Fran-Jo, out of Joelle's Golddigger of Jeseffan. Nick & I own Ne-Yo.?? He and I co-own Rihanna with Denise Fox and Joyce Willis.? Congrats to the rest of the winners.? We look forward to next year in Jackson.... Jeff Pyle & Nick Fedorow Windfall ------------------------------ Msg: #3 in digest From: Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx<mailto:Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx> Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:36:04 EDT Subject: Re: GSDs are THE BEST!! AND Showing/working In a message dated 4/20/09 8:07:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time, sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > The little dog greeted me with a happy look and as I was just > about to stick my hand in the window for a pet I glanced towards the back > of > the car and there, sitting on the seat with eyes of granite was this huge > German Shepherd Dog. He didn't make a single move nor blink nor a sound. > BUT I knew if I had touched that little dog I would no longer have had a > hand. lol, sharon - must have been parked near me in that last row. i like to think that the dogs were working as a team, the GSD using the Chihuahua as a lure<G>. personally, i worry more about the little weenies - some of them act SO ferocious. these 2 had a good system, though. glad you still have both hands! diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds<BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003)</HTML<http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003)</HTML>> ------------------------------ Msg: #4 in digest From: "Sharon Allbright" <sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Re: GSDs are THE BEST!! AND Showing/working Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:13:49 -0700 I do agree with you. When my son had a paper route he was always getting nipped by a tiny dog, never the big ones. I thought the dogs were great. They are Paula's you know and if everyone had dogs that behaved like hers do no one anywhere could ever complain. Sharon ----- Original Message ----- From: Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx<mailto:Kmgraphic2@xxxxxxx> To: sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sharlen@xxxxxxxxxxxx> ; showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 8:36 AM Subject: Re: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: GSDs are THE BEST!! AND Showing/working lol, sharon - must have been parked near me in that last row. i like to think that the dogs were working as a team, the GSD using the Chihuahua as a lure<G>. personally, i worry more about the little weenies - some of them act SO ferocious. these 2 had a good system, though. glad you still have both hands! diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds ------------------------------ Msg: #5 in digest Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:17:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Joan Fox <campaignersgsd@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:campaignersgsd@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: Continental Airlines. I read today in Forbes Magazine that Continental is giving One Pass miles for animals booked on the owners flight. It's called Pet Pass and details can be found on the Continental website. Joan Joan F. Fox website: http://www.campaignersgsds.com<http://www.campaignersgsds.com/> 17500 Haskins Rd. Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 Home & Fax: 440-543-9165 Cell: 440-759-4119 ------------------------------ Msg: #6 in digest Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:18:31 -0700 Subject: 4 Pt BOS very nice!! From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx>> Hi Guys Well after stud dog duties we decided to have our big guy come out to Long Beach Specialties for a different kind of fun. Of course if he had to choose, he would stay home with the ladies, lololol. But THANK YOU to Mr. Robert Funk on Best Opp Sex at Long Beach Specialty April 5. Joe Joe (Ch. Garter's EMale Fran-Jo Anne Isle) was a juggernaut, and a big black and mahogany one to boot , for us that day. He is a Can GV, 2x US Sel Ch. Jag of Fran Jo son, out of RBIF Lisa of Fran Jo, ROM. This outstanding STALLION Male is joyfully owned by Gary Lewis (Garter GSDs) and Ken and Myself. He is a wonderful show dog, family dog, clown, and WOW ARE WE EXCITED ABOUT HIS BABIES!! Thank you to all for your support of him. Kathy http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com<http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/> ~or~ http://www.germanshepherdssocal.com<http://www.germanshepherdssocal.com/> PUP-DATED: April 20, 2009 HOME OF: CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs CH. Victory's Leviathan CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle WE SUPPORT DRUG AND DYE TESTING ------------------------------ Msg: #7 in digest Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:26:38 -0700 Subject: Re: Long Beach / Orange Coast results with pictures From: Kathy Tank <rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rbuffdogs@xxxxxxxxx>> Thank you Michel I noticed that the photo for Best Opposite apparently was not included? I am sure the breeders and co owners and admirers of this outstanding dog would like to see this? It is yet ANOTHER gorgeous SHARON AVERY photo. Here is the direct link to his page. If you click on the picture you get the enlarged version. http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/EMALE.htm<http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/EMALE.htm> Thank you and congratulations again to Ch.Garter's EMale Fran Jo Anne Isle , as well as to his breeders Gary Lewis and Martha Simonette. We proudly co own this wonderful boy with Gary... Kathy Tank http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com<http://www.victorygermanshepherds.com/> ~or~ http://www.germanshepherdssocal.com<http://www.germanshepherdssocal.com/> PUP-DATED: April 16, 2009 HOME OF: CH. Elvaston's Nations Cup TC, 26 BOBs CH. Victory's Leviathan CH. Garter's E-Male of Fran-Jo Anne Isle WE SUPPORT DRUG AND DYE TESTING >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 6:29 AM, Michel A. Ebertin <michel@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote<mailto:michel@xxxxxxxxxxx%3Ewrote>: > The results from the Long Beach / Orange Coast specialties have been > updated with pictures on the GSDCA site. > You can access the results from this page: > > http://www.gsdca.org/base/2009_Specialty_Show_Results.php<http://www.gsdca.org/base/2009_Specialty_Show_Results.php> > ------------------------------ Msg: #8 in digest Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:53:44 -0700 (PDT) From: wernersommers@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:wernersommers@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: Big Mississippi Brags! Jeff, Congratulations with this Boy..........Windfall's Year of the Gentleman It looks like you are going to have a lot of fun with him. Werner http://imagegermanshepherds.com/<http://imagegermanshepherds.com/> BISS Am/Can CH. Scher-Lo's Mr Karizma HIC.OFA h&e Am.CH. Hadori's Samantha OFA h&e B.O.F CH. Pointed, Lorien's Play By Play OFA h&e ------------------------------ Msg: #9 in digest Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:57:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Ruth Scheubler <rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rightdogphoto@xxxxxxxxx>> Subject: So Arizona gaiting shots The gaiting shots are up for the Sothern Arizona shows. Go to www.RightDog.com<http://www.rightdog.com/> and click on show proofs. Ruth www.RightDg.com<http://www.rightdg.com/> ------------------------------ Msg: #10 in digest Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:50:32 -0700 Subject: TN,AKC ALERT<> SB258 From: stormy435 <stormy435@xxxxxxx<mailto:stormy435@xxxxxxx>> [Monday, April 20, 2009] Committees in the Tennessee Legislature will hear companion bills that address dog breeding regulations in Tennessee. Senate Bill 258 will be considered by the Senate Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture Committee on Tuesday; its companion, House Bill 386 will considered by the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. The AKC opposed provisions in the original version of this bill that would have: * Limited the number of dogs an individual may own * Implemented inspections of any premises without warrant or proving probable cause, where more than 20 intact companion animals over six months old are maintained * Permitted the Commissioner of Agriculture to confiscate animals and allow national humane organizations to house these animals. The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department has recently learned that an amendment developed by the House Agriculture Committee that addresses the AKC's concerns will be considered. The AKC is eager to work for measures that will address the issues without punishing responsible breeders and owners. We will continue to monitor this legislation and will provide more details and updates as they become available. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Attend the committee hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Alternatively, call, e-mail, or fax the committee members listed below. Express your support for reasonable and enforceable laws that protect the welfare and health of dogs without restricting the rights of owners and breeders who take their responsibilities seriously. Details on the committees' hearings are as follows: SB 258 - Senate Commerce, Labor, and Agriculture Committee Tuesday, April 21, 2009 1:00 PM Legislative Plaza Room 12 Nashville, TN 37243 Sen. Paul Stanley, Chair 11 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-031 Phone (615) 741-3036 Fax (615) 741-1005 sen.paul.stanley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.paul.stanley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Dewayne Bunch, Vice-Chair 9 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243 Phone (615) 741-3730 Fax (615) 253-0243 sen.dewayne.bunch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.dewayne.bunch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Charlotte Burks, Secretary 304 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243-0215 Phone (615) 741-3978 Fax (615) 741-8744 sen.charlotte.burks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.charlotte.burks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Mae Beavers 7 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0217 Phone (615) 741-2421 sen.mae.beavers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.mae.beavers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Tim Burchett 306 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243-0207 Phone (615) 741-1766 sen.tim.burchett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.tim.burchett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Jack Johnson 10A Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0023 Phone (615) 741-2495 Fax (615) 253-0321 sen.jack.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.jack.johnson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Bill Ketron 13 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0213 Phone (615) 741-6853 Fax (615) 741-7200 sen.bill.ketron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.bill.ketron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Eric Stewart 310A War Memorial Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243 Phone (615) 741-6694 sen.eric.stewart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.eric.stewart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sen. Reginald Tate 320 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243-0033 Phone (615) 741-2509 Fax (615) 253-0167 sen.reginald.tate@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:sen.reginald.tate@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> HB 386 - House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:30 AM House Hearing Room 31 Nashville, TN 37243 Rep. Kent Coleman, Chair 32 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0149 Phone (615) 741-6829 Fax (615) 253-0332 rep.kent.coleman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.kent.coleman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Jon Lundberg, Vice Chair 205 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-0104 Phone (615) 741-7623 Fax (615) 253-0272 rep.jon.lundberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.jon.lundberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Janis Baird Sontany, Secretary 32 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0153 Phone (615) 741-6861 Fax (615) 253-0325 rep.janis.sontany@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.janis.sontany@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Eddie Bass 109 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville, TN 37243-0165 Phone (615) 741-1864 Fax (615) 741-1005 rep.eddie.bass@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.eddie.bass@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Karen D. Camper 20 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0087 Phone: (615) 741-1898 rep.karen.camper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.karen.camper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Vance Dennis 105 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville TN 37243 Phone: (615) 741-2190 Fax: (615) 253-0377 rep.vance.dennis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.vance.dennis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Henry Fincher 32 Legislative Plaza Nashville, TN 37243-0142 Phone (615) 741-1875 rep.henry.fincher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.henry.fincher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Chad Faulkner 202 War Memorial Bldg. Nashville TN 37243 Phone: (615) 741-3335 rep.chad.faulkner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.chad.faulkner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. Brian Kelsey 110 War Memorial Building Nashville, TN 37243-0183 Phone (615) 741-4415 Fax (615) 253-0349 rep.brian.kelsey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:rep.brian.kelsey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Rep. 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