(Most recent information is posted first; for complete NorCal show and coursing results see Results)
NEWS
2010 DEERHOUND FUN DAY - APRIL 3, DIXON
Our 2010 Deerhound Fun Day and Match will be on Saturday, April 3, in Dixon. The good folks from the Northern California Irish Wolfhound Club have again invited us to share their venue. Our judge will be Peggy Kopf of Ladybank Skyes and (formerly) Deerhounds. We'll have our practice match and the famous costume class, and this year we will add a short presentation by Allyn Babitch on "Latest Updates in Deerhound Health". There will be a handling practice before the match, and a short conformation discussion with the dogs present after the match.
Eight Deerhounds showed at the Santa Clara Valley KC shows on Sunday and Monday, February 21 and 22. More were entered, but with four of the girls in season, there were some absentees due to boy/girl transportation challenges. Cari Bowe's lovely Annice (Ch Windshift Wild Thyme SC) has emerged from the nursery in beautiful shape and took the breed both days. Nancy Szakacs' boy Blue (Ch Wicked Heavenly Blue RN) went Best Opposite both days. Annice's sister, Susan Fuller's Ch Windshift Belladonna SC, received an Award of Merit. Allyn Babitch's Timmie (Sindar Tristan) was Winner Dog on Sunday, while his sister, Tinsel (Sindar Tinuviel) was Best of Winners on Sunday and Winners Bitch on Monday. Kris and Bayard Smith's Tillie (Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn SC) took her usual Reserve on both days. Lee Bergman's English import Tucker (Glenmorlich the Clansman) was Reserve on Sunday, then Lee showed him to a Winner Dog and Best of Winners on Monday, with Timmie as Reserve. It was nice to meet Lee's young Rose (Graybeard's Guelder Rose), from Amy Opoka.
After the show on Sunday, we went to Allyn's house for the annual meeting of the Northern California Deerhound Club. After eight years as president,
Kris Smith handed over the gavel to Lee Bergman, who brings new enthusiasm and talents to the office. The meeting proceeded erratically, interrupted by more important things like the arrival of Jean Weiss's and Billie Zinser's puppies to play with.
Congratulations to California Deerhounds who finished in the AKC Lure Coursing Top Twenty:
#3: Tillie (Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn SC) - Smith
#7: Nate (DC Jaraluv Nathaniel SC) - King
#13: Annice (Ch Windshift Wild Thyme SC) - Bowe
#14: Indy (Ch Windshift Indigo SC) - Fuller
tied for #17: Ryan (Ch Windshift Orion SC) - King; and Belle (Ch Windshift Belladonna SC) - Fuller.
Four of those winners are from the same litter!
Cari Bowe's puppies are going to their new homes, many of them here in California. Cari is using her new kennel name, which is "Wildflower," although the final names of the pups aren't decided yet. Jean Weiss has Leo, and those of you on Facebook have been able to follow her happy reports about his introduction to his new life. Unfortunately, Jean broke her wrist and elbow (not puppy related); we wish her a speedy recovery. Billie Zinser has welcomed Katy to her life, and we got to watch Katy and Leo race and tumble at the meeting. Sally Crispo has Jasper; they live close to Billie and Jean, so play dates are possible. Pagan is staying close to Cari in Redding with Kit Darwin. Blaze has gone to Washington, and Aiden has gone all the way to Harriet Fowler in Kentucky. Cari is keeping Harper, and, for the time being, Fergie, who will eventually go to Laura Studer, the owner of the litter's father, Ben.
Christie Keith is so excited she can hardly stand it: "NEW PUPPY COMING at the end of March! He's from Paula Pascoe's Caragh/Huntley litter, and he'll be named Lehigh Farallon of Caber Feidh. I lost my last deerhound in August, just before my mom died, and I need a puppy bad. And yes, I've raised deerhounds in the city before. It takes a lot of dedication, but it can be done. Although if the past is any judge, I imagine I'll end up back in the country some time soon!" If you follow Christie on Facebook or her blog, you already know all about Farallon and have seen his adorable photos and videos.
Del Valle show in Pleasanton in October: Sunday was an SDCA supported entry, judged by former DH breeder Jan Buchanan, and we had majors in both sexes, a "major" accomplishment in this area right now. The Brinlee's Belle (Ch Lehigh Jaraluv Even Song) took the breed, with Allyn Babitch's Timmie going WD, BOW, and Best Opposite, achieving a 4 point major by placing above two boy specials. Winner Bitch was Heidi Gervais' Hollyrood Tumbleweed, and her brother, Hollyrood Thistle of Tamazar took RWD. Reserve bitch was Timmie's sister, Sindar Theodwyn. Belle made the cut in Group.
Lee Bergman's puppy boy Tucker (Glenmorlich The Clansman) made his first public appearance, charming everyone. We had a nice crowd for the show, and for the NCDC meeting afterward. Nancy Szacaks was there with Blue and Wylie, Pam Dallas brought Tebbitt, Christie Keith and Billie Zinser came for the meeting, and we had two guests. Susan Fuller joined the club right there, and Christie became a wonderful resource for the other guest, who lives in San Francisco and is thinking about getting a Deerhound.
Monday's entry was smaller, challenged by being the very last slot in the schedule, and an absolute deluge, which soaked us before we even started. Judge Kent Delaney kept the spirit light, accusing DH folks of attracting rain, having judged the specialty at Frankenmouth. Belle took the breed again, with Kris and Bayard Smith's DC Fernhill's Logan of Jeffcairn SC as Best Opposite, the Hollyrood sibs were winners, and the Jaraluv sibs Quite the One and Que Sera Sera were reserves.
EUKANUBA - Congratulations to the two Northern Californians who made it to the Eukanuba/AKC National Championship in Long Beach on December 6. Nancy Szakacs took Blue, and Lee Bergman took her pups Tucker and his kennelmate Rose (Graybeard's Guelder Rose). Despite being held up and racing to the ring as the action began, Tucker took Winners Dog for his first point. Dorothy MacDonald was the judge. She choose Ch Gayleward's Jaraluv Nike as BOB, with Rachel Mathews' Ch Vale Vue's Sunshine O'Caerwicce as Best Opposite and Best Bred by Exhibitor. Mary Ann Rose's puppy girl Jaraluv Queen took her first major as WB and BW. Two Awards of Merit were given, to Ch Jaraluv Michael, and his son, Ch Windshift Orion.
Nancy reports: "...it was a wonderful show. All the rings were done in blue carpet and it was very pretty. Blue was very happy to be there and showed well. It was a nice turnout for the Deerhounds. ...Then I had to check out "Meet the Breeds". Debb and Kenn Marr were great heading up the Deerhound booth. The whole concept of meet the breeds is wonderful and well received by the public. It is very popular as people get to see dogs up and close and find out information about the breeds. The show was well organized and it was so much fun getting to see friends.
Cari Bowe's Annice (Ch Windshift Wild Thyme SC) whelped a nice litter in October. She had 5 boys and 3 girls, sired by Laura Studer's Ben (Ch Lehigh Darrowby). Lee Bergman was present to help with the blessed event, and Billie Zinser just missed it by a few hours.
SAD GOODBYES - It's been a tough year for Deerhounds in Northern California.
After celebrating his 10th birthday in January, Christie Keith said goodbye to her beloved Ch. Sindar Rebel of Caber Feidh on August 7. Then the next month saw the passing of her mother, Kathleen, who was her partner in Deerhounds. Christie and her Mom have lived together and shared their lives for some time, so this was a particularly hard blow. A few days before Kathleen's death, Cecilia Arnold brought two of her Deerhounds for a visit for a last DH snuggle.
Allyn Babitch's Ch Sindar Sea Poppy, dam of the "T" litter, succumbed at the end of the summer to osteosarcoma. That was a surprise and a shock.
Kris and Bayard Smith lost their four and a half year old girl Lucy (BIF DC Gabriels Lucinda of Jeffcairn SC) in September suddenly and unexpectedly from respiratory failure. "She died doing what she loved - running hard - inspired by deer on the other side of the fence. She might have collided with a tree or another dog and suffered spinal damage. The vet who examined her found no evidence of trauma, and suggested that she might have inhaled a bee, which would have caused her inner airways to shut down."
Cari Bowe's Poppy (DC Windshift Wildflower FCh) sadly passed away at age 9 in October, a few days after the birth of her grandpups.
Jean Weiss's venerable old girl Penny (Sindar-Baldana Penelope) died from a stroke at the end of October, a few months short of 13 years old. "Penny was a deeply beloved member of our family and our beautiful canine soulmate. She charmed all who met her...she will be sorely missed."
Billie Zinser and Cari Bowe bid farewell to Eamon (Windshift Eamon, JC CGC) on January 10. He had been living with Billie, a perfect gentlemanly match: "I feel so fortunate to have had such a loving, loyal dog. I'll miss him for a long time, my house seems so empty without his gentle presence, on his big bed, right beside me on dog walks, butting my hand when he wanted to be petted. He was the best."
RESULTS:
(most recent event listed first)
CONFORMATION SHOWS
October 25, 2008 Sacramento Valley DF, Dixon
Ms Claire K Steidel (0-1-1-1)
BOB/G4: Ch Jaraluv Ouija (Brinlee/Biles)
OS: DC Fernhill's Logan of Jeffcairn SC (Smith)
WB: Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn JC (Smith)
October 20, 2008 Del Valle Dog Club, Pleasanton
Mr Jeffrey Pepper (0-2-1-1)
BOB/G1: Ch Jaraluv Ouija (Brinlee/Biles)
OS: DC Fernhill's Logan of Jeffcairn SC (Smith)
WB: Hollyrood Tumbleweed (Gervais)
RWB: Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn JC (Smith)
October 19, 2008 Del Valle Dog Club, Pleasanton
Ms Donna J Francis (2-3-1-3)
SDCA Supported entry
BOB/G1: Ch Jaraluv Ouija (Brinlee/Biles)
OS/BW/WD: Wicked Heavenly Blue (Szakacs)
WB: Hollyrood Tumbleweed (Gervais)
RWD: Sindar Traveler to Tannahill (Dallas/Babitch)
RWB: Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn JC (Smith)
FOR SDCA NATIONAL AND WESTERN REGIONAL RESULTS, SEE SDCA WEBPAGE
Sunday, July 29, 2008 Lost Coast KC, Ferndale
Ms Marjorie Martorella (1-3-1-1)
BOB/BW/G4: Tannochbrae's Iagen at Glencrag (Giles)
WB/OS: Tannochbrae's Isa at Glencrag (Giles)
RWB: Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn JC (Smith)
Saturday, July 28, 2008 Lost Coast KC, Ferndale
Mr John P Wade (1-3-1-1)
BOB/BW/G3: Tannochbrae's Iagen at Glencrag (Giles)
OS: Ch Tannochbrae's Gaelic (Terry)
WB: Dimlands Lara Bronwen (Terry)
RWB: Tannochbrae's Isa at Glencrag (Giles)
Sunday, May 19, 2008 Rogue Valley KC, Merlin, OR
Ms Donelle Richards (4-6-0-0)
BOB/BW/WB/BBE Group 1: Charlbury Joy of Glencrag (Giles)
OS/WD: Fernhill's Vaill of Glencrag (Giles)
RWD: FC Fernhill's Logan of Jeffcairn SC (Smith)
RWB: Tannochbrae's Hebe at Skeksi (Strain)
Saturday, May 18, Rogue Valley KC
Mr Del Richards (4-6-1-1)
BOB: Ch Tannochbrae's Hubbub JC (Leathers)
OS: Ch Tannochbrae's Helichrysum (Leathers/Robb)
WD: FC Fernhill's Logan of Jeffcairn SC (Smith)
WB: Charlbury Joy of Glencrag (Giles)
RWD: Fernhill's Vaill of Glencrag (Giles) (Smith)
RWB: Tannochbrae's Hebe at Skeksi (Strain)
Sunday, April 20, 2008, Chief Solano KC, Vallejo
Ms Patricia Trotter (1-2-0-0)
BOB/BW: Windshift Wild Thyme SC (Bowe)
BOS: FC Fernhill's Logan of Jeffcairn SC (Smith)
RWB: Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn (Smith)
Saturday, April 19, 2008, Chief Solano KC, Vallejo
Mr Stephen Hubbell (1-2-0-0)
BOB/BW: Windshift Wild Thyme SC (Bowe)
BOS: FC Fernhill's Logan of Jeffcairn SC (Smith)
RWB: Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn (Smith)
Sunday, March 23, 2008, Oakland KC, Vallejo
Ms Jane Roppolo (2-1-0-1)
BOB: Ch Jaraluv Ouija (Brinlee/Biles)
WD/OS: Wicked Heavenly Blue RN (Szakacs)
BW: Windshift Wild Thyme SC (Bowe)
RWD: Jaraluv McNeil (Bergman)
Saturday, March 22, 2008, San Mateo KC, Vallejo
Mr Del Richards 2-1-0-1
BOB/G1: Ch Jaraluv Ouija (Brinlee/Biles)
WD/BOS: Wicked Heavenly Blue RN (Szakacs)
BW: Windshift Wild Thyme SC (Bowe)
RWD: Jaraluv McNeil (Bergman)
Friday, March 21, 2008, KC of Salinas
Mr Gary Doerge 2-1-0-1
BOB/G1: Ch. Jaraluv Ouija (Brinlee/Biles)
BOS: Ch. Sindar Speedwell O'Windshift SC
WD: Jaraluv McNeil (Bergman) to finish
BW: Windshift Wild Thyme SC (Bowe)
RWD: Wicked Heavenly Blue (Szakacs)
Sunday, February 17, 2008, Santa Clara Valley KC, San Jose
Mr W Everett Dean Jr 2-0-1-1
BOB/G1: Ch. Jaraluv Ouija (Brinlee/Biles)
OS/WD: Jaraluv McNeil (Bergman)
BW: Windshift Wild Thyme SC (Bowe)
RWD: Wicked Heavenly Blue (Szakacs)
LURE COURSING
December 7, 2008 AKC Lure Coursing, BCONC, Livermore
BOB, 1st Open: Tillie - Sindar Tillicum of Jeffcairn JC (Smith)
1st Field Championship Stakes: Logan - DC Fernhills Logan of Jeffcairn SC (Smith)