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May 2011 Volume 4 Issue 5 www.cpgreaterswiss.com

What’s Inside

Harrisburg Show Results 1

Draft Test Flyer 2

GSMD Dog World Article 3

Upcoming Events 7

Brags 8

Mailbarks 8

Kids Baroo! 9

Draft Test Premium 10

Order Form 16

Membership Form 17

Pack Hike

May 1 Rain date-May 8th

Montgomery, PA

Contact David Rose

Draft Tests May 14 & 15

Mt. Airy, MD

8:00—4:00

Please click HERE for Premium List

(also on page 8)

See flyer page 3

Harrisburg Supported Entry

April 16, 2011

By Jean Measell

I‘m so sorry we could not arrange better weather. So glad that Saturday was chosen as the Supported Entry, as shows scheduled for Sunday and Monday were cancelled. Torrential rains, violent thunder, and knee deep floods (late in the day) were all part of the fun.

The Pennsylvania State Farm Show Complex is a beautiful facility, with large rings, lots of wonderful vendors and good French fries. If you have never been there, put it on your list (well, maybe not the bucket list, but it‘s a great dog show.)

As at all dog shows, there were winners! Thank you to our judge, Dr. Wil-liam Newman and ring steward, Al Stoudt Jr. Congratulations to a beautiful entry of 21 GSMDs, whose winners are:

BOB: GCH NOX'S GEORGE BAILEY'S IRISH CREME BOS: CH DOUBLE Q'S CASCADE CANYON BAILEY NOEL BOW/WD: SUDDANLY JAMAICA ME HAPPY (from 12-18 class) WB: CABRO 7 SD KISMET'S ARIA RWD: ALF RAJHENBURSKI RWB: WILDEST DREAM RELEASE THE TRUE KRAKEN

SEL: GCH TWINPEAKS BLARNEY

There were no GSMDs entered in Obedience or Rally-O.

And, special thanks to our trophy sponsors, who provided crate buckets filled with goodies and toys:

Best of Breed. $20 offered by Katie Markley Best of Winners. $15 offered by Carol Gehret, Cabro Swissies, IMO Jose Alonso and Swissy Rudy Best of Opposite. $20 offered by Jaime Scott and Brian Ullom Winners Dog. $12 offered by Jaime Scott and Brian Ullom Reserve Winners Dog. $10 offered by Mary Jo and Jim Rasmussen Winners Bitch. $12 offered by Jaime Scott and Brian Ullom Select. $15 offered by Carol and Joe Neuman Select. $15 other items offered by Carol and Joe Neuman High Scoring OB. $20 offered by Jean Measell and Huck Bothner

High Scoring RO. $20 offered by Jean Measell and Huck Bothner

Chesapeake and Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Chesapeake and Potomac

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club Sponsors

All Breed Draft Test

May 14 & 15, 2011 Test hours begin 8:00 AM Entries close noon May 4th

5139 Perry Rd., Mount Airy, MD 21771 410-875-2171 734-845-1197

·$35 single dog team ·$40 brace team

lunch provided

To sign up contact: Jim Rasmussen rasmussen.jr@gmail.com

Judges: Huck Bothner & Mary Jo Rasmussen 2

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: A Breed with Almost as Many “Monikers” as Jobs By MJ Nelson www.dognews.com

[Ed. Note: Dog News The Digest of American Dogs is a weekly publication, available free at many dog shows. They also post

each issue on line. The following article appeared April 8, 2011, Volume 27, Issue 14, pg 42. Because two C & P members and a good friend to our club were contributors, I thought our readership might be interested.]

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Joseph ―Joe Rackets‖ Casiere (running rackets), Car-

mine ―Charlie Wagonsw‖ Fatico (hijacking trucks),

Jimmy ―The Bomber‖ Catura (self-explanatory), Vin-

cent ―Vinny Car Wash‖ Frogiero (ran car wash busi-

ness for the mob), Anthony ―The Hatchet‖ Chiara-

monti (job was to attack juice-loan delinquents with a

hatchet) to name just a few. The rap sheets for many

of these organized crime figures often listed a whole

host of ―also known as‖ in addition to their official

―family‖ moniker.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog also has a fair num-

ber of ―also known as‖ attached to it‘s name since it

is called Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund or Grand

Bouvier Suisse, depending upon in what part of Swit-

zerland you happen to be standing, Large Swiss

Mountain Dog, Great Swiss Cattle Dog, ―poor man‘s

horse‖ as well as just plain ―Swissy‖ in the U.S. and

their names reflect either a physical attribute or a job

the breed did or still does. These are big dogs that also

do a wide variety of jobs that are far nicer, kinder,

cleaner and way more legal than any task ever assigned

to the members of an organized crime family. Swissies

are successful in conformation, obedience/rally, agil-

ity, herding, drafting, weight pulling, back packing,

and tracking. ―A Swiss farmer couldn‘t afford to have

a specialized dog to guard his sheep, haul a cart of

product from his cattle to market, guard his property

and be a companion to his children. As a result, they

needed a very versatile dog. A modern-day Swissy has

all the attributes the Swiss farmers need and more,‖

said Steve Likevich who with his wife, Dori, owns Ch.

Shadetree‘s Xenia of TwinPine UDX RE NAP OJP

TDD DD WWD VGSX (―Jethro‖) and Derby‘s

Whistle While You Work CDX RN TDD DD WWD

(―Walter‖).

Titan (CH Markee’s Green with Envy CD RE NAP DD WPDX WWD VGS), one of Kelly Nevin’s Greater Swiss Moun-tain Dogs, has a natural talent for herding which just needed a bit of honing. Other Swissies may need more encouragement to herd.

Titan (left) and Fury (CH matterhorn Whipsering Palms Pleides RA JHD NWPD WWD), Nevin’s two Swissies, are happy to work as a draft dog team.

―Swissies were developed to be a utility farm

dog,‖ said Kelly Nevin who owns Ch Markee‘s

Green With Envy CD RE NAP DD WPDX

WWD VGS (―Titan‖) and Ch Matterhorn Whis-

pering Palms Pleiades RA JHD NWPD WWD

(―Fury‖). ―They were mainly used for carting

and moving cattle. But, I think it is important

that dogs with working heritages work. In my

case, I‘ve done some carting with my dogs, but I

also wanted a pack dog because I like hiking and

sometimes it‘s good to have a little help carrying

the stuff you need if it‘s going to be a long or

overnight hike. Because part of the breed‘s origi-

nal purpose was as a farm dog, I thought I‘d also

try herding.‖

The breed‘s size and power are an advantage in

packing and carting but can create problems in

some of the other sports. ―Agility equipment is

meant for medium-sized dogs and many of the

courses are also,‖ said Mary Jo Rasmussen who

owns Ch Shadetree‘s Quixote‘s Dulcinea RN

OJP OAP NFP JHD NDD (―Sophia‖) and

Kcier Rasmussens Burley CD RE MXJ OA NF

JHD CC MBDD WGS (―Burley‖). ―Rally

courses tend to be very tight and the cones for

serpentine and figure eight obstacles are often

set too close together for the big dogs to maneu-

ver. There is also the issue with Swissies that

they do not like lots of repetition. Our Golden

Retriever will do something over and over but

my Swissies will do something a few times and

then look at you as if to say, ‗I‘ve done that al-

ready. Next!‘ One of the things that helped over-

come this issue was to practice what they didn't

really like to do when they were doing some-

thing they liked. For example, they love agility.

So, I‘d make the ‗stay‘ at the start line a little

longer than necessary when we practiced agility

which helped solve a problem we were having in

obedience. A big problem is finding instructors

that are familiar with training a large breed. You

cannot train a Swissy like a Border Collie or an

CH Shadetree’s Xenia of TwinPine UDX RE NAP OJP TDD DD WWD VGSX (“Jethro”), one of Steve and Dori Likevich’s Swissies, shows that big dogs can be agile and energetic enough to be successful in the “Big Three” of AKC performance events.

Over the years, Steve and Dori Likevich have been able to assemble quite a formidable group of draft dogs.

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Aussie. They will break down over time and

many instructors don‘t understand this. How-

ever, Swissies are an all-purpose farm dog so

they thrive on variety. Cross-training in a bunch

of different dog sports actually helps not only to

keep them interested but also to not overtax any

one set of muscles or part of the skeletal system.

The fact that they were developed to be an all-

purpose dog probably explains why they really

don‘t excel at any one sport. They‘re a jack-of-all

-trades but master of none.‖

Likevich agreed that Swissies have some tenden-

cies that can cause difficulties in the ―Big Three‖

of AKC performance events. ―In obedience,

rally or agility, they are very easily distracted,

they can quickly become bored with repetition

so you have to be very creative and make train-

ing always interesting for them and they are not

the quickest breed when it comes to picking up

and retaining the skills necessary to successfully

compete in these activities especially the ad-

vanced obedience skills. Many of the perform-

ance activities require getting and holding a

Swissy‘s attention and that is a key to success.

Even attaining a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Club of America‘s draft title requires the dog to

pass a ‗basic control‘ portion

of a draft trial test before pro-

ceeding to the actual drafting

maneuver portion. Swissies

don‘t respond as consistently

to repetition as some of the

‗as long as you keep feeding

or rewarding me I‘ll happily

do what you want‘ breeds. My

lack of ability to be very crea-

tive and make training inter-

esting for Swissies has held us

back. I tell folks that it takes

twice as much work to get

half as much results compared

to a more traditional AKC obedience breed. The

result of this is that experienced people who

want to do advanced AKC-style obedience don‘t

get a Swissy so that those who find themselves

with Swissies usually don‘t have the experience

and tools to draw on to effectively keep and

maintain their dog's attention long enough to

successfully compete. The most important is do

not assume just because a Swissy successfully

completes an exercise a couple of times that he

really understands it. I made a big mistake mak-

ing this assumption and I modified my training

to be a bit more ‗correction-based‘ thinking he

was choosing not to do the exercise correctly

when he‘d mess up in subsequent sessions. In

actuality, he had just gotten lucky with those

early successes and it took him far longer to

really understand what he was supposed to be

doing than I earlier assumed. Also, I learned not

to judge a Swissy‘s progress based on the pace

of other breeds, especially other obedience

breeds. Having said all that, if you can success-

fully unlock a Swissy‘s potential, the sky is the

limit. They are smart enough to problem-solve

the most difficult rally or obedience trial, agile

and energetic enough to successfully complete

Draft dogs don’t just start out pulling carts. Like young bike riders, they first need to master “training wheels.” Seven month old Sophia (Ch Shadetree’s Quixote’s Dul-cinea RN OJP OAP NFP JHD NDD), one of Mary Jo Rasmussen’s Swissies, learns some of her first lessons on the way to her NDD title.

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the most challenging agility course, easily hike

ten miles with a full pack on their back and

steady enough to pass a drafting test or pull little

children in parades or haul cut logs from the

back of your property, as mine sometimes do.

They do all this while being great family dogs

and when you are fatigued at the end of the day,

great ‗couch potatoes‘.‖

While there are some Greater Swiss Mountain

Dogs that are ―naturals‖ when it comes to herd-

ing, there are others that exhibit little interest in

livestock. ―If the dog has a strong herding in-

stinct, it is a matter of shaping that instinct so

you have control of the dog. The hardest part is

getting the dog to learn that sometimes they

have to stop and wait before they get to herd

again. Stopping and waiting isn‘t much fun for

the dogs so they need to learn that they have to

wait before they get to play. Sometimes you get

a dog that is not interested in herding at all and

they ignore the sheep. With these dogs, you have

to make a few introductions before they get in-

terested in herding sheep. Another thing that

works sometimes is putting a second dog that

really finds herding exciting in with the disinter-

ested dog. This frequently turns the light on for

the dog that is not interested in herding. How-

ever, it is important to take herding lessons with

someone who is accustomed to herding with

large dogs before you start. But, since most peo-

ple can‘t get access to stock without taking les-

sons, this usually is not much of an issue. My

greatest difficulty has been with agility. I have

had some problems with the nuances of han-

dling and finding a balance between the dog‘s

drive and following my directions. Lots and lots

of practice and videoing runs at trials have

helped me and thus have also helped the dogs.

They love to work and mine are very food moti-

vated. Titan and I also had some problems with

carting. It took many tries to pass and I‘ve often

said that I made every mistake possible before

we finally passed. In carting, the entire test has

to be perfect. One mistake and you don‘t pass,‖

said Nevin.

The importance of these multi-titled dogs to the

overall well-being of the breed is considerable.

―The GSMDCA has a versatility program in

which dogs with a championship, a CD and two

working titles in two different areas or a CD and

Burley (Kcier Rasmussens Burley CD RE MXJ OA NF JHD DD MBDD WGS) Rasmussen’s other Swissy, does one of his favorite jobs among many that his title indicate that he’s capable of doing.

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three working titles in three different areas get a versatility des-

ignation. There are some breeders who believe that having

good working ability are very important to this breed because it

is a utility breed. If the dogs lose the ability to do draft work or

herding or packing, what makes Swissies unique will also be

lost. This is a distinct possibility as more and more people

seem to want flashy dogs that only do conformation. It‘s a sad

fact that way too many breeding decisions are made with con-

formation in mind first and working abilities either second or

not consider at all,‖ said Nevin.

―First of all, it is important for a breed to maintain ties to its

historical roots,‖ said Rasmussen. ―It lets breeders know that

we are producing dogs that are capable of the work they were

meant to do. Multiple titles also stand as beacons to other

Swissy owners showing what our dogs are capable of doing,

and, I hope, also beckon them to go for it—the fact that others

have succeeded perhaps serving as inspiration to other Swissy

owners.‖

SCONE Weight Pull Event The Swissy Club of New England (SCONE) is hosting a

weight pull on July 30-31st in Nyack, NY (about 4 hours north

of Baltimore). Please contact Kelly Nevin, the weight pull

judge, for more information.

Lake Shore GSMDC Come join us Saturday, June 18th at the Lake County Fair-

grounds, Grayslake, IL for our 3rd Annual Independent Show!

This is the same location as the Friday and Sunday all breed

shows.

Judges:

Sweeps/Vet Sweeps = Ms. Anna Wallace, Luther, OK

Regular and non-regular Greater Swiss Mtn Dog classes =

Ms. Mary Anne Brocious, Milford, MI

Obedience and non-regular OB classes = Mr. Michael C Car-

lucci, Woodridge, IL

For more information go to the Lake Shore website!

Upcoming Events

May 1st—Pack Hike

Rain date-May 8th

Perkiomen Trail, Montgomery, PA

Contact David Rose for details

May 14 & 15—Draft Trials

Jan and Hugh Collins‘ Farm

Westminster, MD

August 13, 14—Supported Entries

Carolina Cluster

Greensboro, NC

September 29—October 2, 2011

Specialty & Supported Entries,

Weight Pull, Herding, Picnic, Edu

cational Seminar, Millwood, VA

October 16-21, 2011—National

Specialty, Clemmons, NC

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C & P GSMDC Board Members Mike Starn - President Huck Bothner - Vice President Jim Rasmussen - Treasurer Mary Jo Rasmussen - Secretary Jean Measell - Director Cathy Cooper - Director Kris F. - Director Phyllis Walker – Director

Additional Positions

Jan Collins —Photographer

Kris F.— Webmaster

Mary Jo Rasmussen – Newsletter Editor

Audrey Starn — Rescue Coordinator

Jenna Starr — Ways and Means

Phyllis Walker — Membership

Darlene Ward—Photographer

C & P Club Member BRAGS!

George is now 10 for 10—winning every show he has entered, which makes him the #1 Swissy in the country—yippee!!

Kenzie and Megan earn two agility titles —NAP and OJP! What a great weekend you two had!!

Siren earns a Group Three in the Puppy Working Group in Harrisonburg, VA!

The Mailbarks Two C & P-ers move back to the area from Utah! Please welcome back and look for Casey and Kelli Snider at upcoming events. They live in Northern Virginia, again, with their two Swissies An-nabelle and Conrad.

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George in one of two Best of Breed wins in Har-risburg

Grandson Tyler takes a ride on Guinness Fearer!

Kids BAROO!

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Socialization Information

operationsocialization.com

Why is early socialization so important?

Today, dogs are exposed to new things all the time: Crowded sidewalks, children playing, lawnmowers, buses, mail delivery people, cyclists, etc. And dogs who have been positively exposed to a lot of people, places, and things as young puppies are much less likely to come across something completely foreign to them as adults, and better able to handle it when they do.

Early socialization serves as a behavioral vaccination for your dog. Dogs lacking positive early socializa-tion experiences are ill equipped to live in our ever-changing world.

But is it safe?

Better vaccinations have dramatically reduced the risk of your puppy contracting a disease from another dog. We don't recommend taking him to the dog park or walking him on the street before he's fully vaccinated, but it's much safer than it used to be to have your puppy play with other healthy, partially vaccinated puppies.

In fact, the risk of a dog dying because of a behavior problem (being put down of surrendered to a shelter) is far greater than the risk of him contracting a disease from another puppy.

Your Puppy’s Development

Age Period What to do

Birth to 4

months

Critical so-

cialization

window

Positively introduce your puppy to all types of people, animals,

and situations that you’d like him to accept as an adult dog.

4 to 6

months

Older puppy-

hood

Build on and strengthen your puppy’s positive association to

strangers. Otherwise, this is when he may begin to shy away

from people he doesn’t know.

6 months

to 2 years

Adolescence Continue to socialize your teenage dog to children of all ages.

The most common age for previously social-butterfly dogs to

become wary of children is eight months. If problems arise,

stop exposing your dog to children and consult a professional

trainer.

2 years

and older

Adulthood Socialization maintenance needs to occur to keep your dog so-

cial and adaptable.

Draft Test Premium

Back-to-Back Draft Tests

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.

Hosted by

Chesapeake and Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Collins Farm 5139 Perry Road

Mount Airy, MD 21771

Saturday, May 14, 2011 Sunday, May 15, 2011

Test hours begin at 8:00 AM and will continue until all teams have competed.

All judging will be outdoors.

Entries close noon, Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 at the Draft Test Secretary address/e-mail, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or submitted except as specifically allowed in the

GSMDCA Draft Test Regulations.

Draft Test Secretary Jim Rasmussen

Snail mail or e-mail entries to:

Draft Test

c/o Jim Rasmussen

3152 Holmes Run Road

Falls Church, VA 22042

rasmussen.jr@gmail.com

Draft Test

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Officers

President………………………………………………………………….…………………………..…………………Catherine O. Cooper 1st Vice-President……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Amy Pisarik 2nd Vice-President………………………………………………………….………………………………………….……….Janelle Kaiser

Treasurer……………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………Charles Kalupa Secretary………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….………………….Anna Wallace AKC Delegate………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………Mary Jo Rasmussen

Board of Directors

Cheryl Gerzabek……………………………………………….……………………..……………………………….Mary Jo Rasmussen Alison Burns…………………………………………………………………………………………...……..………………….Mike Schurgot

Kelly Nevin………………………………………………………………………………….……………….………….Jessica Fornell-Farrell

Draft Test Committee

Draft Test Judges

Veterinarian on call

Central Carroll Animal Emergency

1030 Baltimore Blvd

Suite 180

Westminster, MD 21157

(410) 871-2000

www.ccanimalemergency.com

Huck Bothner 8906 Montpelier Dr.

Laurel, MD 20708

301-490-4523

hbothner@umuc.edu

Mary Jo Rasmussen 3152 Holmes Run Road

Falls Church, VA 22042

734-845-1197

mjrasmus@gmail.com

Draft Committee Member Kris Featheringham

43193 Center Street

South Riding, VA 20152

(703) 964-6551

featheringham@gmail.com

Draft Test Secretary

Jim Rasmussen 3152 Holmes Run Road

Falls Church, VA 22042

734-645-0899 rasmussen.jr@gmail.com

Draft Test chair

Phyllis Walker 5933 6th Street

Falls Church, VA 22041

703-379-2706 pgwalkerphd@gmail.com

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Entry Information

The entry fee is $35.00 per single-dog team, $40 per brace team

The entry form is located on the last two pages of this premium list.

The entry is limited to 15 teams of all classes. In the event more than (15) entries are received, en-tries are determined by the following priorities: 1) GSMDs shall be given preference over other breeds. 2) Priority will be given to entries that have not earned titles in the class entered. 3) A random drawing shall be held within 48 hours after the closing date. Checks should be made payable to: C & P GSMDC. Mail or e-mail entry fee and completed entry form to:

Draft Test c/o Jim Rasmussen

3152 Holmes Run Road Falls Church, VA 22042 rasmussen.jr@gmail.com

Paypal is acceptable payment sent to www.paypal.com at cptreas@gmail.com

Draft Test Schedule 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Participants arrive and set up

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Equipment check 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Course review and walk-through

9:45 a.m. First dog on line

Lodging

The Boston Inn 533 E. Baltimore Rd

Westminster, MD 21157 (410) 848-9095

www.thebostoninn.com

Prizes All participating entrants will receive a ring favor and each dog with a passing performance will re-ceive a special award.

Additional Information Definitions: The term ―dog‖ applies to dogs of both sexes. The term ―team‖ means a handler and his/her dog. All terms and instructions and regulations that refer to a single dog also apply to a pair of dogs working together unless otherwise noted.

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Important Details

• The Draft Test Secretary must be advised of plans to advance a dog or brace to Open Class no later than 7:30 a.m. of the day of the show in question.

• Entered dogs must be 18 months or older on the day of the draft test.

• Bitches in season are not permitted to compete. Entry fees shall be refunded upon receipt of a veterinary certificate stating an entered bitch is in season at the time of the draft test.

• No dogs belonging wholly or in part to the draft test judge, or the draft test secretary, or to any member of their immediate family, may compete.

• The Basic Control Exercise shall be waived for dogs that have earned an AKC Companion Dog (CD) title if a copy of the CD title certificate is sent with the entry form. In the event the CD requirements were met, but the title certificate has not yet been received, the entrant may so state on the form and in a separate letter attached to the entry. If the dog passes the draft test, the NDD or DD title and certificate will be withheld until after the Draft Work Commit-tee (DWC) Chairman receives a copy of the CD title certificate.

• Handlers must provide the draft rig. Any of the following draft rigs may be used: cart, wagon, sled, toboggan, or travois. Each of these must be equipped so that the draft rig cannot run up on the dog when hauling downhill.

• The handler selects and provides appropriate freight load for the apparatus and the dog.

• Entrants are responsible for obtaining the GSMDCA Draft Test Regulations dated February 28, 2011 and being familiar with them. Regulations are available on the GSMDCA web site (www.gsmdca.org) or from Kim Woollard, DWC Chairman. Please send $2.00 (to cover the cost of s & h) to Kim Woollard, 9667 Haines Rd, Waynesville, OH 45068.

Lunch

Lunch break at the judges‘ discretion.

Test Site The Basic Control and Maneuvering portions of the test will take place in a large, mowed grass field. The Freight Haul portion will cover grassy fields, gravel drive, and parking area. Entrants are ad-vised to train well for short and long sloping hills with both smooth and rough terrain.

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test

Entry Form

Entry fee each day: $35.00 for single dog team; $40.00 for brace team

Draft Test Notice: Draft Trials will be held on 5/14/11 and 5/15/11. Entries will be accepted until 5/4/11 at noon at the draft trial site or the secretary‘s address after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, or substituted except as specifically allowed in the GSMDCA Draft Test Regulations.

A separate Entry Form must be completed for each dog entered. The dog‘s registered name should include any AKC or GSMDCA titles earned. Mail the Entry Form and check or money order (payable to C & P GSMDC) to: Jim Rasmussen, 3152 Holmes Run Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 or rasmus-sen.jr@gmail.com Payment may be made to www.paypal.com at cptreas@gmail.com

I enclosed $ ______ for entry fees Saturday Sunday

REGISTERED NAME OF DOG CALL NAME

AKC Reg. No. ___________________________ Place of Birth USA Canada Foreign

Date of Birth ___________________________

Check box if dog has earned AKC Companion Dog (CD) title—enclose or attach certificate

BREEDER

SIRE

DAM

ACTUAL OWNERS

OWNERS ADDRESS

CITY

NAME OF OWNER’S AGENT (if any) AT THE TEST

I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this Draft Test, and further agree to be bound by the ―agreement‖ printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for accep-tance on the foregoing representation and agreement.

SIGNATURE of the owner of his agent duly authorized to make this entry (electronic signature acceptable).

E-mail address Telephone #

BREED

Greater Swiss Mtn Dog Other (Please specify)

SEX

DRAFT CLASS Saturday test: Novice Open Team Novice Team Open Sunday test: Novice Open Team Novice Team Open

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AGREEMENT I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog (―the dog‖) that accompa-nies me in relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the oppor-tunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indi-rectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event: the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America (GSMDCA) and the event-giving club or group of individuals, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or lessor of the premises; any provider of ser-vices at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any Draft Judge (or other judge) judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLI-CABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE GSMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE GSMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regu-lations of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America (GSMDCA) in effect at the time of these GSMDCA Draft Tests and other events and by any additional rules appearing in the pre-mium list for these events. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to conduct myself in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provi-sions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accordance with them.

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Please print and mail this form, along with a check, made payable to C & P GSMDC to:

Jenna Starr-Farling 5604 Morning Gate Ct. New Market, MD 21774

jennasstarr@hotmail.com

443/878-3833

Shipping/Handling = $5 orders under $100; $10 orders over $100

*No shipping charge on “patch only” order

Short Sleeve shirts are available in S, M, L, XL, and 2XL in tan, green, yellow, and blue

Long Sleeve Shirts are available in L and XL in blue, maroon, and military green (there are limited quantities of this NEW color)

**Please email me at jennasstarr@hotmail.com for availability of size and color of shirts or provide a 1st choice and 2nd choice

Name

Address

E-mail Phone

Item Price Size/Color Quantity Total

**Short sleeve tee-shirt

$15.00

**Long sleeve Tee-shirt

$20.00

*Patch $5.00 NA

Nylon Collar $15.00 NA

Blue Food Bag $25.00 17.5” H x 13.5” D

Subtotal

*Shipping & Handling

TOTAL

Order Form

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Chesapeake & Potomac (C & P GSMDC) GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB

Application for Membership

NAME(S)________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE_________________________ ___CELL PHONE__________________________

Allow contact information to be posted in club directory? Yes No

Registered Name of GSMD Call Name Registration# Breeder Name Date of Birth

Please check all that apply:

Breeder (registered a litter within past 3 years)

Exhibitor (handled dog at AKC event within past 2 years)

Dog Owner (of AKC registered dog)

Judge (AKC-licensed judge)

I (We) agree to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws of this Club and the rules of the American Ken-nel Club. ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature and Date ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature and Date Yearly Membership Fees are $35 for Family Membership, $25 per Individual Member. While mem-bership is unrestricted as to residence, the C & P GSMDC strongly encourages members outside of the Club‘s geographical area (DC, DE, MD, Eastern PA, VA) to apply for Associate Membership. Those who wish to learn more about the GSMD but do not own a GSMD may join as an Associate Member. Associate Membership Fees are $35 for Family Membership, $25 per Individual Member. Associate members are not able to vote or hold office in the C & P GSMD Club.

Please let us know what events you would like C & P to provide and how you would like to support the club. Also, add any additional information you‘d like to share about yourself and/or your dogs. This is YOUR club--let us know what you‘d like to do!

BBQ‘s, parties, etc. Conformation Agility

Obedience/Rally Dog show help Weight pull

Breed information Health issues Packing

Write Newsletter articles Drafting Rescue

Serve on board Herding Therapy

In what ways would you like to volunteer for the club:

Please send a check payable to the C & P GSMD Club along with this application to the Mem-bership Chairperson, Phyllis Walker, 5933 Sixth Street, Falls Church, VA 22041

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