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Retriever Believer is a monthlynewsletter published by theLabrador Retriever Club of GreaterDenver, a non-profit organizationand issued to all members prior tothe upcoming meeting in the interestof promoting purebred LabradorRetrievers, member’s interests andfriendship. Non-membership sub-scription rate is $25 per year.Deadline for newsletter contributionsis the 25th of the month prior.Opinions contained in this newsletterare not necessarily those of theLRCGD or the Editor.

SEPTEMBER 2016

LRCGD2016 Board of Directors

PresidentLee Darrigrand

Vice PresidentKathy Maher

TreasurerGreg Lynch

Recording SecretaryMarie Zimmerman

Corresponding SecretaryDenise Hamel

Board MemberTerri Saurber

Board MemberCarol Brady

Board MemberKay White

Board MemberTerri Saurber

Membership ChairmanCarol Brady

Newsletter EditorLee Darrigrand303/805-1512

[email protected] Website:

www.LRCGD. com

How the time flies!! It’s been too long since I put outa newsletter. And again, my heartfelt apologies. Justtoo much going on. As I’m sure a lot of you are in thesame boat.

I have included a lot of information in this newsletter. But most improtantly, we have our sig-nature event coming up the first weekend in October, the 1st and 2nd. This will be our 31stAnnual Specialty and 16th annual Brown Bag Specialty. We have a lot of things in order. Asyou all know, our Show Committee is a well-oiled machine. However, we do have need ofextra help this year: our set-up committee, Lynn & Kay White need extra manpower this year.Lynn is still recovering from a very severe shoulder surgery. So, PLEASE consider helping outthe day before the Specialty at 4pm. Our annual BBQ dinner also needs help in the set-up andtear-down. This ever-popular and growing dinner needs more hands to make it go smoothly.PLEASE contact Lisa Butler if you can help out.

All the pertinant details concerning the Specialty are listed on page

I have included quite a bit of information in the this newsletter. I look forward to seeing all ofyou in the coming months.

Looking forward to seeing all of you at the Specialty

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Dog Finder Tip #1: I.D. and Microchips

Every pet should have a registered microchip and I.D. tags.Dog Finder Tip #2: Act Immediately

Dog Finder Tip #3: Look Close to Home

Dog Finder Tip #4: Look Far From Home

Dog Finder Tip #5: Call the Fuzz on Fuzzy

Dog Finder Tip #6: Make “Lost Pet” Signs

Dog Finder Tip #7: Call Local Shelters, Vet Clinics, Pet Smarts, etc.

Dog Finder Tip #8: Newspaper Ads

Dog Finder Tip #9: Do a Web Search

Dog Finder Tip #10: Call a Professional Pet Detective

Dog Finder Tip #11: Never Say ‘Never’

Eve Adamson is an award-winning dog writer and has authored or co-authored over forty books, including Your Outta Control Adopted Dog, Simple Guide to a Healthy Dog, and Adopting a Pet for Dummies. She holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of Florida and is a member of the Dog Writer’s Association of America and the Cat Writer’s Association of America.

SEPTEMBER

9/17 LRCGD General/Show Committee Meeting, 10:30am @ Lynch’s

OCTOBER

10/1-2 LRCGD’s 31st Annual Specialty & 16th Annual Brown Bag Specialty

Show Information: www.showdays.info, www.infodog.com, www.wiscoy.com (specialties)Hunt Test Training Information: www.working-retriever.com, ruggedretrievers.com, rmroosters.com

LRCGD Directory Changes:New Member Address:Michelle Ruark5747 Oil Baron Drive, Peyton, CO 80831

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The LRCGD for many years has adopted a Breeder’s Code of Ethics. The following is a brief summarization of that code: Stud Dogsand Brood Bitches must be two years of age and possess appropriate hip and eye clearances. Stud Dogs and Brood Bitches shouldhave earned at least one of the following: two championship points, an Obedience, HRT, Tracking or WC title. A JAM or placementin a Field Trial would also qualify. For more information, please consult the complete LRCGD Breeder’s Code of Ethics. Club rulesrequire that we state whether or not Breeder’s code requirements were met for each litter. LRCGD members of the bitch only, whoare the owner or co-owner may list their litters in the Retriever Believer. The breeders listed are members in good standing of theLRCGD, but in no circumstances does the LRCGD guarantee the services of said member. Buyers should review any contractsand/or guarantees with the breeder.

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Anyone having puppies out there?Please contact Denise Hamel, Tricia Lynch or Lee Darrigrand

Greg & Tricia Lynch Blacks & Yellows Due 9/19/16

Linda Vaughn Yellows Due

The Editor will be happy to report all accomplishments in the ring or field. If I am present at a particular event, I will try to report theresults to the best of my ability. However, for accuracy, please send all results to me in writing. Don’t forget to send me your titlecompletions, as it is the Editor’s job to compile a final list at year’s end for LRCGD Awards.

Junior hunter passes for Sunrose Autumn Serenade WC...Rosann Poltrone Pease#2 Colorado Foothills Retriever Club 5/28/16#3 Mile High Golden Retriever Club 8/13/16#4 Colorado Foothills Retriever Club 8/29/16 TITLE!!!Pass #1 Dolce Vita’s Kicked Up Attitude at High Prairie...Terri SaurberSnowberrys Mountain Ranger at Walden, RE,CGC...owned by Cary UnkelbachPhoenix Field and Obedience Club Trial, 1/23/16: Beginner Novice Obedience, second leg.Papago Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Phoenix, 2/4/16: Novice Obedience, second leg.Sahuaro State Kennel Club, 2/6/16, Beginners Novice Obedience, third leg : new title BN.Sahuaro State Kennel Club, 2/6/16, Novice Obedience third leg, new title: CD.

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New Treatment For Puppies With Parvo

Two new drugs can mean the difference between life and death for puppies who are affected with parvovirus and whose owners can’t afford in-clinic veterinary care.

Colorado State University Veterinary School has announced a new protocol for treating puppies with the deadly virus if their owners can’t afford inclinic care. It includes the at-home use of two drugs recently released by Pfizer Animal Health that are designed to treat nausea and dehydrationcaused by parvo. Standard veterinary care can cost upwards of $3,000 and includes hospitalization, IV fluids, antibiotics, and close monitoring.The new Pfizer drugs cost owners only about $200–$300, CSU reports.

“We still recommend inpatient care as the best practice, but in some cases that simply isn’t financially possible,” says Dr. Lauren Sullivan of CSUVeterinary Teaching Hospital’s critical-care unit. Sullivan reported that a recent study conducted by CSU and funded by Pfizer showed that theparvo-infected dogs treated with the drugs have an 85 percent survival rate, while 90 percent of dogs treated as inpatients survive. Without anycare, the virus is “almost always fatal,” CSU says.

Parvo is spread through feces of infected dogs and typically affects the gastrointestinal tract and circulatory system, suppressing the immunesytem. A vaccine is available, but puppies are not fully protected against the virus until 7 to 10 days after they’ve had all three injections (initialvaccine and two booster shots).

Until then, veterinarians recommend owners keep puppies from areas with large amounts of dogs congregate, like doggie day caresand dog parks. During this time, socialization can be completed in small groups with healthy, vaccinated dogs.

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5 THINGS YOU’RE DOING TO MAKE YOUR DOG MISBEHAVE

You’re not giving him enough exercise:If you’re gone 12 hours a day, and your dog’s walk consists of a quick dash into the backyard, you’re not providing yourpet with adequate opportunities to use up all his energy. Instead, the excess will go into chewing your shoes, stealing yourfood, or scratching your walls. As the old saying goes, “A tired dog is a good dog.”

You haven’t trained him enough:It sounds like a no-brainer, but if your dog’s training stopped after he learned to sit, lie down, and go to the bathroom out-side, you need to up your game. And don’t believe what they say: You can teach an old dog new tricks. Try to introduce anew command a week, and practice old ones with him. Besides being able to understand what you want him to do, themental work involved in him learning commands will tire him out as well.

You’re reinforcing his bad behavior:If your dog is barking for attention, how do you respond? Do you yell at him to stop? Guess what? You just gave him whathe wanted. Or if he steals a hot dog roll off the counter, do you yell at him then watch, defeated, as he eats it? Again, you’reletting him know his bad behavior paid off. Think about what your dog is trying to accomplish when he’s misbehavingand don’t allow him to be rewarded for it. Instead, give him an opportunity to succeed (for example, tell the begging dogto go to his place and lie down, and give him a treat when he does).

You don’t know your dog’s breed:This goes hand-in-hand with #1. If you have a Border Collie who is terrorizing your home, but you give him a walk eachmorning and night, you might think you’ve fulfillied the exercise requirement, right? Wrong. While a twice-daily walkmight suffice for a breed like a Greyhound or a Labrador Retriever, Border Collies were bred to work and need opportu-nities to run and “do a job.” A fast-paced game of fetch should do the trick, but sports like agility offer the kind of struc-ture and exercise this breed needs (and you can earn titles and ribbons in the process!).

You’re dealing with an adolescent:OK—this one isn’t necessarily your fault, but the way you respond to it can make a difference in your dog’s behavior. Likehumans, dogs go through a rebellious “teenager” phase (around 5 months to 18 months). During this time, they’ll oftentest their owners, seeing what they can get away with. Being firm and consistent with your training will help establishboundaries. And be patient! They’ll grow out of it.

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Please donʼt forget to contribute in the following areas:Trophy Donations are desperately needed so that we can continue to offer our unique prizes as wellas to help support this event. Any amount is welcome and appreciated. Please send your trophydonations to Lee Darrigrand, 12385 Country Meadows Drive, Parker, CO 80134Catalog Advertising is again an awesome way to help support the club and really showcase ourbeautiful Labradors. Full page ads are $40, Half page ads are $30. Please email all ads to either LeeDarrigrand at: [email protected] or Marie Zimmerman at: [email protected]. Paymentshould be sent to Marie at 6239 South Monaco Way, Centennial, CO 80111Raffle Donations! We have the best raffle in the country! Any and all types of contributions are wel-come. Contact Stefanie Perrine 303-271-0170 or Annell Mook 303-303-986-3094All of the above help defray the cost of putting on a stellar Specialty!!We need extra help in two key areas this year:SET-UP needs extra strong bodies to help set up our tents. We will be setting up the Friday after-noon before at 4pm. The track meet is the weekend before, so we donʼt have that to contend with.Please contact Kay White at 303-795-9437. Remember, no one will be allowed to set up personaltents until the club set-up is completed.Our BBQ DINNER needs help with set-up and tear down. This dinner has grown in popularity overthe years and Lisa Butler needs extra folks to help out. Please contact Lisa at 970-532-0634.

AND DONʼT FORGET! ENTRIES CLOSE ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2016!!!!!9

welcome to the rockies!The Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Denver Announces

Our Thirty-First Specialty Show & Sixteenth Brown Bag Specialty Show

October 1 & 2, 2016 at Clement Park Littleton, Colorado

JUDGES:Saturday, October 1, 2016

Allegheny - Regular, Non-Regular & Intersex Jennifer Stotts, Shannon Valley - Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

Sunday, October 2, 2016 Pat Lanctot, Ebonylane - Regular, Non-Regular & Intersex

Bob Skow, Glacieridge - Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

For More Information

welcome to the rockies!The Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Denver Announces

Our Thirty-First Specialty Show & Sixteenth Brown Bag Specialty Show

October 1 & 2, 2016 at Clement Park Littleton, Colorado

JUDGES:Saturday, October 1, 2016

Clare Senfield, Allegheny - Regular, Non-Regular & Intersex Jennifer Stotts, Shannon Valley - Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

Sunday, October 2, 2016 Pat Lanctot, Ebonylane - Regular, Non-Regular & Intersex

Bob Skow, Glacieridge - Sweepstakes & Veteran Sweepstakes

For More Information Tricia Kelly-Lynch, Show Chairman • [email protected]

Helen Hittesdorf, Show Secretary • [email protected]

Myths About What Feeding Your Dogs“NEVER FEED DOGS PORK!”

My initial reaction to this was “hogwash!” But then I started to wonder why so few commercial foods contained pork. A perusal of the Internet found several sites warning me o� the killer pig, including that pork’s high fat content will cause pancreatitis (yet pork contains a little over one-third the fat content of beef), that it contains something toxic to dogs’ livers (a mystery component), that pigs eat disgusting things including bugs (but it’s OK for people to eat them), and that pig meat is hard to come by (harder than bison?).

I found that a few dog food companies do o�er pork-based foods. Its scarcity may simply be because so many parts of a pig are used for human consumption, so snouts and feet and such don’t make it to the dog food plant. And because of the possibility of trichinosis in uncooked pork, nobody is going to suggest it as a great raw-food ingredient.

Still, I needed a more authoritative source than my own musings, so I contacted one of the companies that o�er a pork-based food. I spoke to Eagle Pack sta� veterinarian Al Townshend, DVM, to get the skinny on pork. “Pork is a highly digestible animal protein, an excellent source of amino acids, and a unique protein source that not all pets are typically exposed to,” he told me. “It’s less likely to cause an allergic reaction that some pets may have to other proteins. We recommend pork as a protein because it contains more calories per pound.” Besides, it’s the other white meat.

“LAMB IS HYPOALLERGENIC”�ere is nothing inherently less allergenic in one meat compared to another. Lamb was initially used in hypoallergenic dog foods because it was a meat most dogs had not eaten before, and therefore were unlikely to have developed allergic reactions to. Now, with so many people feeding lamb as a regular diet, manufacturers have had to �nd more exotic meat sources such as duck or bison.

“HIGH-PROTEIN DIETS CAUSE KIDNEY FAILURE” �e idea that excess protein causes kidney failure arises from the fact that high levels of protein have historically been ill-advised for dogs with kidney failure. Failing kid-neys allow urea, a byproduct of protein metabolism, to build up in the blood, making the dog feel sick. �at’s why the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is used as one index of kidney function. Decreasing dietary protein can decrease the BUN. But if the protein level is too low, the body simply draws on its own protein source, its muscles, causing more harm.

In fact, there’s a huge debate about whether restricted protein is the way to go for dogs with kidney disease, with studies disagreeing about whether it helps kidney patients live longer. Researchers do agree that protein sources with high biological value produce fewer waste products and are better choices. Egg protein has the highest biological value, followed by milk, meats, soybean, and grains.

But what about protein levels for dogs with normal kidney function? �e idea got out that you could preserve kidney health by not taxing them with too much protein. �ere’s very little support for this precaution, however. We can start by looking at situations in humans where people eat a high-protein diet. Bodybuilders, for example, have a very high-protein diet but a recent study showed they have no protein-related kidney problems.

Even historically, members of the Lewis and Clark expedition reportedly ate a diet of mostly bu�alo meat each day with no ill e�ects. More than 1,600 women followed for 11 years had no signi�cant di�erences in glomerular �ltration rate (GFR), a measure of kidney function, related to protein intake. In rats receiving a diet of 50 percent protein, no anatomical changes were noted in the kidneys compared to rats on a 14 percent protein diet.

�ere’s still disagreement about the ideal level of protein, but the bottom line is, feed a moderate level of high-quality protein, and your dog will likely be just �ne.

“MEAT IS MORE NUTRITIOUS THAN MEAT MEAL”If you’re comparing ingredient lists, should you choose the one with meat or with meat meal listed �rst? If your goal is to have the most meat nutrients, choose meat meal. Ingredients appear in descending order of their weight; that weight includes any water in the ingredient. When you see chicken listed as an ingredient, it means unprocessed chicken, complete with water. Chicken meal means chicken with the water and fat removed. It weighs less than chicken but actually can contain a higher percentage of protein.

“GRAIN, ESPECIALLY SOY OR CORN, IS BAD FOR DOGS”Some people blame grains for allergies, and it’s true some dogs can be allergic to some grains, just as some dogs can be allergic to some meats. But for most dogs, grain is �ne, and usually contains more nutrients than replacement ingredients used in grain-free diets.

“FEED RAW EGGS FOR A SHINY COAT!” I’ve heard this since I was a little kid. And I have never found one study showing it to be true. �e idea isn’t without merit; eggs contain lots of protein, fat, and vitamins, all essential to hair growth and skin health. One of those vitamins is biotin, which is important for cell growth and fatty-acid metabolism. Biotin is widely accepted to be helpful for human hair, though that may be simply because de�ciencies can cause hair loss. While egg whites contain avidin, a biotin inhibitor, the yolks contain enough biotin to make up for it. But diets high in fat have been shown to result in glossier and so�er coats in dogs, and might do the coat more good than eggs would.

As for feeding them raw, it’s true that cooking will do away with the avidin, but some people feel it also destroys vitamins. And of course, the raw egg/salmonella debate rages, with most food authorities cautioning against feeding eggs raw and many dog naturalists advocating it, pointing out that the coyote that raised the chicken coop didn’t bother to cook them. And, I assume, had a shiny coat.

�e bottom line is an egg is a good source of protein and other nutrients, but probably no better than any good diet at promoting a shiny coat.

“DOGS DON’T LIKE VARIETY”Whatever dog food company �rst promoted this may have honestly thought so. It’s true that dogs raised on a non-varied diet prefer to stay on it and don’t accept new foods readily. But dogs raised on a varied diet prefer variety. From a nutritional standpoint, it makes sense for an animal to crave nutrients its current diet lacks.

While the Internet can be a great source of information, remember to use trustworthy sources and seek scienti�c research backing up any claims your Facebook friends may be making before hitting that share button. Check out our list of some foods that are safe and not safe to feed your dog. 10

MYThs ABouT WhAT To Be FeeDinG Your DoGs“neVer FeeD DoGs Pork!”

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TIPS FOR BRINGING YOUR LOST DOG HOME...Continued from Page 2

Dog Finder Tip #1: I.D. and Microchips

Every pet should have a registered microchip and I.D. tags.Dog Finder Tip #2: Act Immediately

Dog Finder Tip #3: Look Close to Home

Dog Finder Tip #4: Look Far From Home

Dog Finder Tip #5: Call the Fuzz on Fuzzy

Dog Finder Tip #6: Make “Lost Pet” Signs

Dog Finder Tip #7: Call Local Shelters, Vet Clinics, Pet Smarts, etc.

Dog Finder Tip #8: Newspaper Ads

Dog Finder Tip #9: Do a Web Search

Dog Finder Tip #10: Call a Professional Pet Detective

Dog Finder Tip #11: Never Say ‘Never’

Eve Adamson is an award-winning dog writer and has authored or co-authored over forty books, including Your Outta Control Adopted Dog, Simple Guide to a Healthy Dog, and Adopting a Pet for Dummies. She holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of Florida and is a member of the Dog Writer’s Association of America and the Cat Writer’s Association of America.

Lee Darrigrand12385 Country Meadows Drive

Parker, CO 80134

DOG TRIVIA• It has been established that people who own pets live longer, have less stress, and have fewer heart attacks.

• Scientists have discovered that dogs can smell the presence of cancer in humans

• Seventy percent of people sign their pet's name on greeting cards and 58 percent include their pets in family andholiday portraits.

• 65 percent of pet owners say they have more photos of their pet than of their spouse or significant other.

• The common belief that dogs are color blind is false. Dogs can see color, but it is not as vivid a color scheme aswe see. They distinguish between blue, yellow, and gray, but probably do not see red and green. This is much like ourvision at twilight.

• Most pet owners (96 percent) say their pet makes them smile more than once a day.

• The name of the dog from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas" is Max.

• Chihuahuas are named for the region of Mexico where they were first discovered in the mid-19th century.

• A dog's whiskers are touch-sensitive hairs, they are found on the muzzle, above the eyes and below the jaws, andcan actually sense tiny changes in airflow.

• 33 percent of dog owners admit that they talk to their dogs on the phone or leave messages on an answeringmachine while away.

• Every known dog except the chow has a pink tongue - the chow's tongue is jet black.

• The English Romantic poet Lord Byron was so devastated upon the death of his beloved Newfoundland, whose namewas Boatswain, that he had inscribed upon the dog's gravestone the following: "Beauty without vanity, strengthwithout insolence, courage without ferocity, and all the virtues of man without his vices.

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