|
Official Newsletter of the Berger Picard Club of America Summer 2017
|
|
|
BPCA NATIONALS CLOSE IN 1 WEEK!!!
|
|
|
Tar Heel Cluster and BPCA Specialty
The 2017 BPCA National Specialty weekend is turning out to be one of the most exciting ones yet! Four days of fun events and meaningful breed education are planned. Supported entry all breed shows are guaranteed to have majors every day. Besides the shows, Friday, a free tour of AKC is planned. Saturday, Gail Watkins will give a seminar on the Avidog program and the benefits on puppy rearing and socialization. Sunday, Cindy Stansell will judge our sweepstakes. The BPCA will hold our annual meeting at the Ramada Inn, host hotel. Monday are two exciting opportunities to show your dog with the Cary Kennel Club Show in the morning and our specialty in the early afternoon. Following this will be the Judge's Dinner at a fantastic French restaurant, Coquette. Please RSVP Judy Thompson if you are interested in attending any of these activities.
Entries Close on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at noon!
|
|
|
|
BPCA Annual Meeting, Pizza Dinner
and Rescue Auction
|
|
|
When: Sunday, Sept. 3, from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM (hopefully no later!)
Where: Host Hotel – Ramada Inn Raleigh, 1520 Blue Ridge Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607
We have reserved the restaurant at the Ramada Inn. The board is providing pizza, salad fixings, and drinks. Alcoholic drinks are BYOB. If you would rather have something else to eat, you are welcome to bring it in.
We’ll have our dinner first with the annual meeting following.
Please RSVP on the Master Events RSVP form in the premium list or below. Contact Judy Thompson to reserve your seat at the dinner. You can reach Judy at 610-334-6397, or e-mail xanpet1790@gmail.com
Don't forget to bring an item or basket of goodies to donate to the silent auction.
All proceeds go to our rescue fund.
|
|
|
|
|
Gayle Watkins to Speak on Saturday, September 2
Avidog is the world’s preeminent dog breeder education institution providing cutting-edge science tempered with real-life breeding experience through in-person and on-line programs, courses and products.
Avidog’s simple and practical tips will help you rear your litter and raise your puppies to be as physically healthy, mentally stable and well behaved as possible. They have successfully worked with puppies of all types, backgrounds and breeds and look forward to working with our breed.
Gayle will give us a short overview of the program to help breeders and owners. Avidog’s dog breeding and puppy raising program has been carefully designed, from conception to placement, to bring out the best in every puppy. It mixes science, nature and experience in a balanced blend of mental, physical, and social developmental opportunities with nutritional support.
For more information click on the link below!
Learn to raise great dogs!
|
|
|
MASTER EVENTS RSVP
Name: ____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: _________Zip: _______________
E-mail _____________________________________________________________
Phone # ___________________________________________________________
Friday, September 1st Tour of AKC Facilities 11 A.M. Number of Visitors_________
Saturday, September 2nd Avidog Seminar 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at show site
$10.00 Members________________$30.00 Non-Members ______________
Sunday, September 3rd Annual Meeting Reservation for Pizza Party
Number of People ______________
Monday, September 4th Judges' Dinner at Coquette's $35.00 per person
Number of People __________________
Please send (copy and paste) to: Judy Thompson, 512 El Hatco Dr., Temple PA 19560 Phone: (610) 334-6397 E-mail: xanpet1790@gmail.com
|
|
|
On Friday, September 1, 2017 the BPCA has arranged for guided tours of the American Kennel Club flagship office in Raleigh. The tours will be begin soon after the Alamance Kennel Show, part of the Tar Heel Cluster. Tours will be offered in groups of ten. Space is limited so sign up early!
Come see the artwork and meet the staff and see how all the magic happens!
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Berger Picard Club of America cordially invites you to join us at
Coquette Brasserie
for our Judges Dinner
Monday , September 4, 2017
7:00 P.M.
4351 The Circle At North Hills St. Raleigh, NC 27609
|
|
|
Menu is:
Choice of Appetizers: Onion Soup or Mesclun Salad
Choice of Entree: Coq Au vin, Pan Seared Salmon or Beouf Bourgignon
Choice of Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Profiteroles or Crème Brulee
$35 per person with Cash Bar available
|
|
|
Mr. Harry H. (Butch) Schulman
to Judge BPCA National!!
|
Harry H. (Butch) Schulman has been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for over forty years. He participated in Junior Showmanship competition in 1969 and began showing his parents' Collies in regular classes around 1970. In 1972, when he was just twelve years old, he handled his parents' Collie bitch, Ch. Merriacre Blue Pinafore to BOS at the CCA National Specialty. He finished multiple Collie and Doberman Pinscher champions for his mom and dad. Butch tagged along with his mentor, Mr. Charlie Cooper, from time to time during High School and College. Butch received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and History from the University of Louisville in 1982. He received a Masters in Business Administration Degree from George Washington University in 1984. After 22 years of service to our country, Butch retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force in 2007. While on active duty in 1989, Butch discovered, finished and ranked the top winning Bullmastiff, Ch. Mr. U's Music Man, who eventually placed Group First at Westminster Kennel Club. Butch has owned and bred multiple Collie champions (not in conjunction with his parents) under the Strathmoor prefix, and most notably Ch. Strathmoor Sir William Wallace, who recently won BOS to BOB at the 2011 125th Anniversary Collie Club of America National Specialty. He has been an AKC Judge since 2006. He is a member of the Collie Club of America, Doberman Pinscher Club of America, and Louisville Kennel Club. Butch is currently the Executive Director for the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the University of Louisville.
|
|
|
Mrs. Cindy Stansell
to Judge BPCA Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes !!
|
Cindy first began exhibiting Siberian Huskies in conformation and obedience in the early 1980s, and shortly afterwards added American Eskimo Dogs and Finnish Spitz. Since her 2005 marriage, she has bred Bulldogs and French Bulldogs. Cindy is approved to judge all-breed juniors, the Working and Non-Sporting Groups and a handful of breeds in the Herding, Toy and Hound Groups. Besides judging in the United States, she has enjoyed judging in Sweden, France, Costa Rica, Chile, China, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand. She founded one of the first statewide legislative coalitions for the benefit of purebred dogs and has appeared on television shows, testified in court cases, and has spoken at governmental and legislative hearings. She currently serves as delegate to the American Kennel Club for the Finnish Spitz Club of America and serves on the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. The Stansells currently share their lives with two Bulldogs, a Finnish Spitz, six Siberian Huskies and one Anatolian Shepherd Dog.
|
|
|
Canine Health Clinics Sponsored by the Durham Kennel Club, Inc.
State Fairgrounds Complex - Jim Graham Building 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607
Saturday, September 2, 2017 ONLY!
Walk in registration for most tests: 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
**Pre-registration for Cardiac Echocardiogram Required**
Clinic Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Please Visit http://www.durhamkennelclub.com for more Clinic Information
Clinics offered:
OFA Eye Brian C. Gilger, DVM ............................................................ $35.00
BAER Hearing Susanne Hughes, DVM ................................................$55.00
Patella Luxation Susanne Hughes, DVM ..............................................$30.00
Dentition Susanne Hughes, DVM .........................................................$30.00
Microchips with registration Susanne Hughes, DVM ............................$25.00
Cardiac Auscultation Kathleen Brown, DVM, PhD ................................$45.00
Cardiac Echocardiogram** (Appt. required) Peggy Sayer, DVM .........$195.00
OptiGen or Hemopet Blood Draw Stacey Hathaway .............................$25.00
Optigen & Hemopet Stacey Hathaway ..................................................$40.00
Tests offered at a discount through Hemopet and are listed at the discounted price below: Thyroid OFA Registry Panel ...........................................................$123.25 + $7.50
(MUST have OFA form signed by your vet)
Thyroid5™Plus..............................................................................................$148.75 (T4,T3, freeT3,TGAA plus CBC, Differential, Chemistries (CBC: - $6.00) Thyroid 5™ (T4, freeT4, T3, TGAA) .........................................................................................$86.70 Thyroid 4 (T4, free T4, T3, free T3) ................................................................$78.20
Thyroid 4™ Plus ...........................................................................................$136.00
(T4, freeT4, T3, freeT3, TGAA+ CBC, Differential Chemistries (CBC: - $6.00)
Thyroid 2 (T4, free T4) ......................................................................................$69.70
CBC, Differential, Chemistries (CBC: - $6.00) ..................................................$69.70 Parvo & Distemper Vaccine Titers ....................................................................$44.20 Heartworm .........................................................................................................$17.00
Protatek Tick Borne Panel .................................................................................$72.25 Nutriscan Food Intolerance ..............................................................................$253.30
Optigen has given us a code for discounts on Optigen tests DKC17 Please go online and register for Optigen tests in order to take advantage of this discount. OFA Registration available for most clinics. This discount code from Optigen is good from 8/15/17 through 9/10/17.
MasterCard and VISA will be accepted this year!
**Contact Martha Ann Traylor (919) 309-1255 or E-mail: martha@glencairnirishwolfhounds.com to schedule echocardiogram.
Must have appointment for this test.
|
|
|
Liz Hansen will also be drawing blood
for DNA banking for FREE!!
|
|
HOST HOTEL
Ramada Inn Raleigh
1520 Blue Ridge Rd,
Raleigh, NC 27607 US
Reservations: 1-919-832-4100
The BPCA has reserved a block of rooms at the Ramada Inn on Blue Ridge Road, one mile from the show site! There are lots of amenities (pool, bar, restaurant and free breakfast) and they have waved the pet fee! You must call the hotel to make your own reservation, ask for the Berger Picard block. Please book EARLY, as they will only hold the block until
August 16, 2017.
|
|
|
Supported Entries
for Tar Heel Cluster All Breed Shows
|
|
|
Alamance Kennel Club Show
Breed Judge: Ms. Minna-Liisa Koltes
Prints sponsored by Marlene Davy Willowback Acres Picards.
Durham Kennel Club Show Breed Judge: Mrs. Terry M. DePietro Prints sponsored by Tootie Longo Longo Danes & Picards
Raleigh Kennel Club Show Breed Judge: Mrs. Barbara A. Pessina Prints sponsored by Tina McGuigan Fantasy Kennels, Afghan Hounds & Berger Picards
Cary Kennel Club Show Breed Judge: Mr. Robert H. Slay Prints sponsored by Valerie Black La Vie En Rose Picards
|
|
|
Entries Close August 16, 2017 at NOON!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
