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The month of October was quite an eventful one for the Continental Kennel Club. Our affiliate clubs participated in a total of 9 events ranging from a bird hunt in Florida to a Performance Series event in Pennsylvania to several weight pulling events in Texas and Mississippi. CKC ended the month in Oklahoma, with 4 Personal Protection and Patrol Dog demonstrations through out the state. Complete details of each event are below. Be sure to check out each of the clubs web page to get a real feel of what really goes on at these exciting events! Suncoast Bird Dog & Retriever Association (Mulberry, FL) http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/clubs/srbda/ 10/25/03 - Lead by Joe Lock of Mulberry Fl., Suncoast put on their 3rd sanctioned event on October 25. There was an excellent turn out with several different breeds of dogs including Labrador Retrievers, Brittany Spaniels, English Setters, Pointers and many others. Several of the canines received their titles for field trials and retrieving at the event. The best part of the event was watching the newcomers compete for the first time. Suncoast welcomes all breeds with open arms. It's always a lot of fun just seeing what your dog is capable of doing when you put him or her to the test. UPCOMING EVENTS DATE: JANUARY 17, 2004 Joe Lock - (863) 425-1864 email: locklabs@aol.com More Info: http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/clubs/srbda/ Southeastern Weight Pulling Association (Milner, GA) http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/clubs/sewpa/ 10/25/03 - Southeastern Weight Pulling Association was pleased to host their first event! Headed up by Todd Knight of Milner, Ga. and Erik Storm of Covington, GA. It was a tremendous success with over 60 people in attendence, many of them first time pullers. The mixture of breeds in attendance included American Pit Bull Terriers, Boxers, Olde English Bulldogges, American Staffordshire Terriers and a few Cane Corsos. It was a good pull, with a lot of friendly faces and a friendly atmosphere. UPCOMING EVENTS FUN PULL DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2003 SANCTIONED PULL: DECEMBER 15, 2003 Todd Knight, President - (770) 468-5385 Erik Storm, Vice President - (770) 560-6375 email: joestorm70@msn.com More Info: http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/clubs/sewpa/ Events offered: Weight Pulling and Jr. Handler activities. Upper Bucks Working Dogs of Pennsylvania (Quakertown, PA) http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/clubs/ubwdc 10/25/03 - Upper Bucks Working Dogs of Pennsylvania also stirred up some interest of their own, following a theme of Halloween. They held their 4th sanctioned event and made it an event for the children. They titled several canines in Agility, Obedience, Tracking & Article Search, Canine Civil Companion Program, Jr. Handlers' events, and several other activities. They also had a costume contest for the children and canines, many games and events for everyone (including pony rides, door prizes and raffles). A Personal Protection demonstration was also put on by John & Melissa Docherty of UBWDPA. Their turnout was deemed a spooky success. South Mississippi Weight Pull Association (Taylorsville, MS) http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/clubs/smwpa 10/25/03 - Sour Lake, TX - SMWPA Club officials Robert Sullivan, Willie Sullivan, and Terri Stroud traveled to Sour Lake to bring the residents there a little taste of Weight Pulling competitions. This event proved that in every life a little rain must fall, and fall it did! Even with the ground saturated, the participants there proved that there was nowhere else they'd rather be, and the event was an overall success. Most of the canines there were first timers and really showed their true ability, happily pulling right through the muddy water. The club also demonstrated a little Personal Protection and Agility work thanks to the Chief of Operations Mark Harrell and his canine Wiro (Vee-row). The purpose of this fun event was to spark the interest of canine owners and let them get a hands on experience of what performance events is all about. The club accomplished that and much more. We look forward to seeing some really good pulling and performance canines from Texas! 10/25/03 - Wiggins, MS - This demonstration was put on by SMWPA officials Mike & Lisha Mixon, their sons Brad & Reggie Mixon, and Antonio Johnson. The officials from SMWPA were also accompanied by Jim Lockey of Profile Nutrition! This demonstration was to promote canine performance activities in the Wiggins area and it was a fantastic accomplishment for ALL! The demo was held at Coastal Farm Supply, a Profile Dealer located in Wiggins, MS. The public was invited to bring their dogs and see what they can do when put to the test. The demonstration was lead by some of SMWPA's super stars such as WP-CH Mixon's Big Son Zeke (owned by Mike Mixon) and Alcatraz's Tequila (owned by Antonio Johnson). The club officials were more than happy to speak to all of the 60 spectators about getting some canine events started in the Wiggins area and we look forward to announcing a new club. UPCOMING EVENTS FUN PULL DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 2003 Robert Sullivan, President - (601) 785-2221 Willie Sullivan, Vice President - (601) 785-6682 email: dogman1271@aol.com More Info: http://www.continentalkennelclub.com/clubs/smwpa Events offered: Weight Pulling, Obedience, Personal Protection, Agility, Canine Civil Citizen Program and Jr. Handler activities. SPECIAL THANKS TO SMWPA Continental Kennel Club would like to give a special thanks to the South Mississippi Weight Pulling Association for all their volunteered time and efforts in supporting and promoting the Continental Kennel Club! Personal Protection and Patrol Dog Demonstrations (Oklahoma) 10/28/03 - 10/31/03 - CKC and Profile Nutrition also put on some Personal Protection and Patrol Dog demonstrations in the state of Oklahoma. These demonstration were performed by Mark Harrell, his canine Wiro (Vee row) and Willie Sullivan of South Mississippi Weight Pulling Association. All of the demos were a success, with the Chickasha Country Store event topping them all. There were about 75 spectators and 15 law enforcement personnel that attended. Several of the spectators are interested in getting canine performance events started in their area, so be watching for that in the near future.

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Bailey Clancy Wins CKC Title by Joe R. Lock, President Suncoast Retriever/Bird Dog Association Bailey Clancy, a CKC registered Labrador retriever, who also happens to be a pointing Lab, became the first bird dog to win a CKC title since CKC formed a bird dog club two years ago. Bailey won the title by earning 35 points at the October 25th hunt test and boosting her total to 105 points. A total of 100 points are required to win a title in any hunt test class. Bailey is entered in the Intermediate class of the pointing Lab division. The CKC sanctioned hunt test was put on by the Suncoast Retriever/Bird Dog Association at the beautiful Dream Lakes of Florida hunting preserve located between Ft. Meade and Bartow, Florida. Bob Clancy, Bailey's owner was ecstatic over the win. "Bailey just does anything I ask of her," Bob Said. "We got her five years ago when she was a puppy and she has been half family pet and half hunting dog. We have taken her to South Dakota where we hunted ducks, pheasants, quail, and doves, and she does it all. We have gone to Stuttgart, Arkansas where she performed well retrieving ducks. We are planning on going duck hunting in Missouri in a few weeks. Bailey gets lots of opportunities to hunt and she always performs well." I got to see Bailey work at the hunt test and I have to say that she was one classy performer. Her pointing ability rivals that of any English pointer I have ever seen. Congrats Bailey, you are one class act. There were some other great showings at the hunt test. My pointing Lab, Charley, CKC registered Prince Charles of Rocky Creek, continued his steady performance with a first place win of 33 points in the Novice Pointing Lab class. Sherryl White's pointing Lab, Leo Erdman, handled by her son Tim Erdman ran a close second with 28 points. In the pointing dog category, first time entrant High Tail Cracker, an English setter owned by Ernie Gillis of Lakeland, Florida won the Intermediate Pointing Dog class with 28 points. In the Novice Pointing Dog class, Sam's Rusty Zipper, a Brittany owned by David Sowder of Sarasota took first; Abby, an English pointer owned by Jon Ackerly of Lakeland and Adam's Borderline Buck, a Brittany owned by Miles Adams of Parrish, Florida tied for second; and, Sir Master Sport Stavely, a Brittany owned by David Stavely of Mulberry, Florida took third. In the Flushing Dog category, Hunter Lamb, a Lab owned by Mike Lamb of Valrico, Florida turned in an outstanding performance in the Novice class with 33 points, followed by a high energy packed little Springer Spaniel , Sunshine's Yankee Girl owned by Barry O'Sullivan of Sarasota. In third place was new comer Yellow Pride's Hunter Creek, a big yellow Lab owned by Sean McCauley of Lakeland, Florida. The hunt test was a huge success. Everyone had a great time as besides the dogs there were door prizes, lunch, bags of dog food compliments of Profile and CKC, and a little recreational trap shooting. The club's next hunt test is scheduled for Jan. 17th, 2004 at Dream Lakes of Florida. Come out and join the fun. If you want to start a bird dog, or any other performance type canine club in your area contact CKC for more info.
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The Chinese Crested

Origin: Africa / China
Group: Southern
Height: 10-13 inches.
Weight: 5-10 pounds.
Color: Skin - Solid or Spotted: from pink to black, mongolian, blue, lavender, or copper. Powderpuffs - All combinations
Coat: Hairless - long, silky with soft tufts on head, feet & tail.
Powderpuff - Long & Silky with undercoat.

This month's breed of the month is unique in more ways than you would imagine. It's a little dog with a lot of heart, personality and affection to give. The Chinese Crested is a genetic marvel with its two varieties, the Hairless and the Powderpuff. For years the breed kept breeders, vets and early geneticist puzzled as to what determined which variety they would turn out, and why were there so many infant fatalities at birth. They were a little bald mystery yet to be exposed (if further exposure is at all possible).

The history of the Chinese Crested is an extensive one. Contrary to popular belief, the origins of the Chinese Crested traces back to Africa where most hairless breeds developed, rather than China. Even though the Chinese Crested's true origins precede any documentation; however there is pictorial evidence that was made as early as 1500s. British settlers found these pictures in the 19^th century. They were from Spanish ships from both Africa and Mexico. The pictures suggested that the Chinese did at one point have possession of the breed and brought them on ships and used them in trade. China is from which the breed is named after, but ironically, the breed is very rare there now.

The Chinese Crested, although almost completely in the nude actually requires a bit of maintenance. Keeping their skin healthy is almost like taking care of a baby's skin. They are especially susceptible to the slightest variation between heat and cold, they cannot be exposed to ultraviolet rays, dampness or most other environmental instabilities. Their skin may require be moisturizing especially if they are of a lighter color. They are known to develop allergies to certain materials, skin conditions, and may even go through acne like breakout stage when they hit puberty. Breeders new to the Chinese Cresteds should beware of the common birth defects and "Lethal Gene" that both varieties in the breed possess and passes on.

Stillborn and infant fatality is less common in the breed today than many years ago. The gene for hairlessness is a dominant gene (which is called the Lethal Gene) and the gene for Powderpuffs is recessive. Years ago this was not known, and breeders tried to cull out (or breed off) the Powderpuff by breeding hairless to hairless in efforts to get a litter of entirely hairless Cresteds. Despite their efforts, the hairless still produced Powderpuffs, and in the majority of the cases, the whole litter would be born dead, with birth defects including deformation and absence of, or eventual premature of loss premolars (front teeth) and/or absence of toenails. The Powderpuff variety of the breed is much healthier, they are rarely known to have birth defects and most all are born alive and healthy. Breeders realized that the breed needed the Powderpuff variety in order for the breed to survive and the Powderpuffs are now treated equally in every way. The recessive Powderpuff gene compliments the lethal dominant hairless gene. The hairless variety is now bred to the Powderpuff and the results are all positive.

Despite all of these little guys' early breeding problems, they are quickly becoming a very popular little canine in the United States. Their clownish ways steal the hearts of anyone they come across. (Keep in mind that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.). They have what is called hare feet, which enable them grasp onto objects and hold with their front paws, which is why they are known for hugging anyone who holds them right back. They are extremely loving and affectionate canines and want to be everywhere you go.

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Puppy Nutrition 101
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF THE PUPPY
By Denny Hughes, Profile Pet Nutritionalist

Under the best of circumstances, the newborn puppy is ill prepared to enter the world. He is blind and toothless, and his body is comprised primarily of water with very little body fat. Due to his low energy reserves, he is dependent upon adequate quantities of warm milk and huddling with littermates and his mother to stay warm. It should not be surprising that survival of unthrifty puppies, born with low birth weights to dams that produce little milk, is very low. The care and feeding of the gestating and lactating bitch is critically important to survival of the puppy during the first two to three weeks of their life. Commercial bitch milk replacers may be used if there is evidence of inadequate milk production. Note: sow milk replacers may be more readily available and should work adequately well.

Normally, by three weeks of age the puppy is able to stand and will begin to nibble at dry food. Offering highly palatable food of the proper size and texture may stimulate early intake of significant quantities of food. By the time the puppies are six weeks of age they can meet their nutritional needs entirely from dry food, and they may be weaned.

Puppies should be fed ad libitum (all they will eat in multiple feedings per day) from the time they are three weeks of age until they attain approximately 50% of their expected mature body weight (4-6 months of age). Energy needs of the growing dog are approximately twice the maintenance needs of an adult dog of the same size during their first four to six months but energy allowance should then be reduced to approximately one and one-half times adult maintenance energy levels during the period from 4-6 months to one year of age. Normal healthy dogs will consume enough food to match their energy requirements. The relationship between energy content of a puppy food and its content of protein and other nutrients is very important since intake ceases once energy needs are met. A high protein:calorie ratio in a puppy food is desirable as this promotes lean tissue development and helps prevent obesity. Research results have indicated a higher incidence of bone development disorders in puppies fed ad libitum diets containing improperly high protein and fat levels. These diets are particularly harmful to certain large, fast-growing breeds that are prone to obesity. It is important that through proper food selection, food allowance and exercise, that puppies are kept in a lean muscular condition through the first year to one and one-half years of age.

Growing puppies have enhanced nutritional needs and the consequences of a poor diet (poor growth, rough hair coat, enhanced mortality, etc.) are apparent. Studies at the Longview Canine Research Center have determined that Profile Adult Dog Food (22% Protein-12% Fat) and other higher protein and higher fat Profile dog foods are fully adequate for puppy growth. However, Profile Growth Dog Food (30% protein-15% fat) has a high protein:calorie ratio and was specifically designed to meet the needs of puppies and growing dogs and is recommended. Product size and texture of Profile Growth Dog Food is well suited for most puppies and it is coated with probiotic organisms plus enzymes to ease the metabolic transition from a largely milk to a dry diet. However, for certain small-breed puppies, Profile Elite may be preferred due to it's smaller size. Both products have a flavorful coating for enhanced palatability to encourage early intake.

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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 1627, Walker, LA 70785. The winner will receive a custom made CKC Coffee Mug. All we ask is that you please include your name, address and daytime phone number.

November's Theme of the Month
is
"Giving Thanks"

For the "Giving Thanks" theme we would like to do things a little different. Instead of ONLY submitting pictures of your dog, we would also like for you to submit a short story on why you are so thankful to have your dog in your life. Go ahead, send us a tear jerker. We can take it.

Congratulations.....

The winner of August's Theme of the Month, "Canine Halloween Costume Contest", is M. Peek of Dawson, AL. Below is the picture she submitted titled: "'Moochie & Dad". Doesn't that picture just touch your heart. We would like to thank everyone for submitting pictures for the "Snapshot of the Month" & keep them coming!!

Note: All pictures submitted become property of Continental Kennel Club and
may be used at our discretion

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Here we GROW again.

This month Continental Kennel Club would like to welcome David Y. as the newest member of the
CKC family. David works in the Promotions Department as one of the main designers. Keep your eyes open as you will be receiving some of David's work in the mail shortly. David is only a few weeks on the job and is already keeping up with fast pace and large work load of the CKC Promotions Department. We are proud to have David as part of the CKC family!

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