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The Continental Kennel Club website has changed.

The Continental Kennel Club is proud to announce the launch of our new website (located at www.ContinentalKennelClub.com ) and invite you to spend the next few minutes checking it out.

Some of the new features are....

www.ContinentalKennelClub.com

We are interested in your thoughts (and ideas) on the new site and have set up a special email address for you to use. Please email your comments to newsite@ckcusa.com.  Note:  The old site ckcusa.com is still active for email purposes, however any incoming links to the old site are automatically being redirected to the proper pages on the new site.

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Profile Dog Food - Understanding Animal Nutrition
The CKC would like to offer a special thanks to Profile for their
nationwide support of CKC Performance Events and Competitions.

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Mosquitoes and Mosquito Control

The mosquito-borne West Nile virus continues to be a growing health concern in the United States. ­In 2003, there were 9,377 reported cases of WNV human infection, and 244 human deaths with the virus reaching 46 states. In addition to West Nile virus, mosquitoes can transmit many other infectious agents to people and animals, such as heartworm disease in dogs and cats.

To kill existing populations of adult mosquitoes, use an adulticidal insecticide product outdoors. Since mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant or slowly moving water, you should try to eliminate any standing bodies of water in your yard. Water that remains should be treated with a mosquito larvicide to prevent the emergence of breeding, biting, adult mosquitoes. Areas that should be treated include bird baths, water gardens, ornamental fountains, animal watering troughs, flowerpots, tree holes, old tires, pool covers, urns, rain barrels, roof gutters, abandoned swimming pools, and any other water holding receptacle.

To prevent mosquito bites on people, use a repellent on skin and clothing containing DEET. Apply repellent sparingly to exposed skin. ­Do not use DEET on animals. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center reports that dogs and cats are very sensitive to DEET and may develop neurologic problems if DEET-containing products are applied to them. Dogs, cats, and horses can be protected against mosquito bites with a pyrethrin-based product. Dogs and horses may also be treated with a concentrated permethrin-based liquid topical. Never use a product containing concentrated permethrin on cats.

Additional Tips to Avoid and Control Mosquitoes

•  Install or repair existing window screens.

• Remove litter from your yard. Mosquitoes can lay eggs in small, discarded items that can hold water such as cans, bottles, and wrappers.

• Stay indoors between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are more likely to bite.

• Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks for extra protection when going outdoors.

This article was provided by http://www.zodiacpet.com/ - a proud sponsor of the CKC Performance Events & Competitions.

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"Welsh Corgi" 
Pembroke & Cardigan

ORIGIN: Great Britain
GROUP: Herding
COAT: Pembroke: Medium Length. Cardigan: Short & Stiff
COLOR:  Pembroke: Sable, fawn, red, black & tan, white on paws chest & neck, or white. Cardigan: Red, black, sable, brindles, tri-color, blue merle or white.
HEIGHT:  Pembroke: 10-12 inches or less. Cardigan: 10-12½ inches.
WEIGHT:  Pembroke: 24-30 pounds. Cardigan: 25-38 pounds.

This month’s breed of the month is the Welsh Corgi, both the Pembroke and Cardigan varieties.  The Welsh Corgi is a unique breed and one in which not much is known of their origin.  We know today that they originated from Wales, but anything before this is unclear.  One theory that suits breeders and owners alike is the story that they were a gift from Woodland Fairies and that the fairies once used the Corgis to carry them through the forest.  It is believed that the Corgis still bear the fairies’ saddle marks through their coloration.  A less colorful theory suggests that the Pembroke and the Cardigan were once the same breed.  It was thought that they were brought to Wales with the Vikings, and the two varieties were derived due to farmers’ and owners’ personal preferences.  The Pembroke is smaller and more fox-like.  It is believed that some of the Corgis of old were bred to Swedish Vallhunds, giving it a more spitz-type manifestation.   Most are born without tails, and those born with tails are usually docked as short as possible.  The Cardigan Welsh Corgi, named after the town Cardiganshire, is a bit larger than its cousin, the Pembroke, and is believed to have been the original Corgi which the two breeds resulted from.  They are also believed to be somewhat related to the Dachshund (the older type) family due to the bone structure in the legs. 

The Welsh Corgi is as versatile as a cur dog.  They were hunters, protectors, flock guards, and of course, their primary function, herding.  There wasn’t anything that these little dogs couldn’t work.  They herded sheep and cattle, and most of them were ideal for herding the wild Fell and Welsh ponies, a job that required intelligence, swiftness and a short stature.  The Welsh Corgi had it all!  They were small and nimble enough to weave in and out of herds and between the legs of the ponies and not get stomped or kicked.  They were able to distinguish between cattle and sheep from their own herd and a neighbor’s herd, and then would run the imposters back to their own pens.  Not only a hard worker, but also the Corgi is hard at play!  The Corgi is notoriously a children’s pet, and they are very dedicated to that title.  Their smaller size, trainability, energy and overall herding dog quality make them the ideal selection for families with kids.   

Welsh Corgis are packed with positive qualities, and adding one more to the list is the fact that they possess very few health problems, and none that are specifically breed related.  The most common problems in Corgis are ailments that are found in every other breed, such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy and Hip Dysplacia, and thanks to Continental Kennel Club’s responsible breeders, these have pretty much been eliminated.   But as always, check into your dog’s background before you purchase your Corgi!  It is common for a Corgi to live to the ripe old age of 15-16 years old; there are some Corgis that have lived to be 18 and 19!  They require regular grooming, brushing a few times a week and regular vet visits.  They are active little characters so they enjoy their daily exercise.  In conclusion, a Corgi would make a wonderful and devoted life-long companion.

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CKC would like to see your canine buddies in action! Each month we will pick a theme and ask you to submit photos of your dog(s) relating to the theme of the month. You can e-mail or mail your snapshot ATTN: Snapshot of the Month, PO BOX 1450, Walker, LA 70785.

June's Theme of the Month
is
"The Dog Days of Summer"

Get those cameras out and have some fun.
Send us pics of your dog keepin' it cool in the summer heat!

Congratulations.....

Our top 2 finalist for May's Theme of the Month, "Mother's Day Out" are below.

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