Did you know???

Eliminate ear mites. All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your
cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily for 3
days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates
healing.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick. Add a few drops
to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to avoid skin
irritations. Good-bye fleas.

Rainy day cure for dog odor: Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply
wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog
smell springtime fresh.


Find the lowest gas prices!

Just enter your zip code in the site below, and it tells you which gas stations have the cheapest prices (and the highest) on gasoline in your zip code area - It's updated every evening.

http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx?zip=&src=Netx
 

 

Tip for Those Dull Silver Trophies

Rub them with a piece of potato dipped in baking soda. They will sparkle again!

Tip for Cleaning up "Puppy Newspapers

When using Newspapers for the puppy pen, put "Unprinted Newspaper" under the printed ones. Clean up is "Much faster, Cleaner and easy to dispose of. You can get "unprinted Newspaper at your Newspaper company (Most times free or a $1 or so.) They come on large rolls. (The newspaper companies call them "End Rolls" ) Just unroll the size piece you want, tear off and lay down in the pen. Spread Printed Newspapers over the unprinted larger piece. When soiled, just roll up in one big bundle. Note: Don't try to use just the unprinted stock as it is slippery when wet!

 

 

 

Liver Cookie Recipe

 

1 lb liver ( beef or pork )

1&1/2 cups corn meal

1&1/2 cups Rye flour

2-3 tsps garlic POWDER & Onion POWDER

Annis seed ( in spice Isle)

3 tablespoons water

Mix together, drop on greased cookie sheet,

Flatten with fork Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes, cut up into size needed..

 

 

1999 Top Twenty
January 1-Dec 31 Shows
March 1997 - Feb 1998 AKC Gazettes
As seen In the Great Dane Reporter

    1. Ch Auldmoor’s Almost an Angel
    2  Ch oakstone’s Rock of Gibralter
    3  Ch Jamara’s High Voltage
    4  Ch Mr Rhett Butler Of VZTop
    5  Ch Country Dane Discover magic
    6  Ch Char-Max Duke Of Dogwood
    7  Ch Tinker’s Tulip Time V Brislyn
    8  Ch Wyntrebrook’s Sun Dancer
    9  Ch Diamonds Canadian Style
    10 Ch Primrose Chase The Clouds
    11 Ch Shady Lane’s Peice of The Rock
    12 Ch Giant Step’s Hunny V Fantasia
    13 Ch Avanti’s Attractive Asset
    14 Ch Remroc’s Bexar-Ly JBrooks
    15 Ch Zarlin’s Good Golly Miss Molly
    16 Ch Bridane’s Pi In The Sky
    17 Ch VZTop Ragtime Boy V Flmg Oak
    18 Ch Larlyn’s Yound Lad Dakota Boy
    19 Ch. Orions Gage
    20 Ch Reanns Spellbinder

 

#8

Interesting fact

Every blue-eyed person on planet Earth has descended from a single common ancestor with a genetic mutation who lived 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, according to research at the University of Copenhagen. - San Diego Union, 2/14/08

Now that's "Line Breeding" !!

 

#7
Name Changes

AKC RULE CHANGE ALLOWS OWNERS TO RENAME THEIR DOGS
 New York, NY- The American Kennel Club® (AKC) is pleased to announce a
 registration rule change that now allows owners of AKC registered dogs to
 change the official name of their pet. Dogs are eligible if they were born
 in the U.S., have never been bred, or have not won any awards at an AKC
 event.

 "We have a lot of interest from AKC registered dog owners looking to
 rename their dogs," said David Roberts, AKC's Assistant Vice President of
 Registration. "In most cases, the dog is a beloved pet and the owner would
 like to pick a name that has special value to them. The new rule allows
 owners to change the name when transferring their AKC registered dog, or
to request a name change at any time."

 Previously, a policy was in place that only allowed the owner to change a
 dog's name if the dog had been individually registered by its breeder and
 the request was accompanied by written permission from the breeder. The
 new regulation reads:

 "The name of a dog registered with The American Kennel Club will be
 allowed to be changed provided the dog was whelped in the United States
and in cases where the breeder(s) first individually registered the dog,
their written consent would be required. A dog name containing a
Registered Kennel Name cannot be changed without the written consent of
 the owner(s) of that Registered Kennel Name.

 However, no change in the name will be recorded by The American Kennel
 Club after the dog has produced or sired an AKC registered litter or
 received an award at an AKC licensed or member event.

 Any name change must comply with all AKC requirements."
 The service fee for a name change is $25.

 

#6
Did You Know?

A dog's whiskers -- found on the muzzle, above the eyes and below the jaws -- are technically known as vibrissae. They are touch-sensitive hairs than actually sense minute changes in airflow

 

#5
Q. What type of paperwork do dogs need to go into Canada and back again?

A. Rabies Certificate

 

#4

You Can Help Build a Better Life for Great Danes

Today and Forever

Great Danes enrich the lives of their human friends and companions. These gentle giants give unconditional love and a companionship with no restrictions or qualifications. Now there is a way that all of us who love our Great Danes can help repay all that they mean to us not only now but as long as the breed exists.

The Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust (GDCACT) was formed in 2001 as a non-profit charitable organization to provide financial and other support for individuals and organizations whose efforts focus primarily on medical research, education, and welfare to benefit Great Danes. We have every reason to believe that the ultimate result of the funding of these activities will be a better life for Great Danes in need now, and in the future.

1. Do you get income tax advantages by donating to the Charitable Trust?

YES

The Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust is a 501 (3-C) corporation which is tax exempt and not for profit so

according to the IRS your donations are tax deductible.

2. When you make a donation in memory or honor of somebody, does the third person find out?

YES

Upon receipt of donation, the donor's name gets posted on the GDCA Charitable Trust website and a notification is sent to the person (or family) in whose memory or honor the donation was made acknowledging the donor.

3. Is a percentage of the donations used for administrative purposes?

Virtually 100% of all donations are used for the health and welfare of the Breed.

Minor expenses (less than 2%) are used for postage, stationary and accounting and bank fees. The Administrator and Trustees do not charge any expenses to the Trust, and in general, personally absorb expenses in serving the needs of the GDCACT.

4. Is there a minimum amount required to make a donation?

YES

One dollar sent directly to the Charitable Trust administrator by mail and if using the website, because of Bank administration issues there is a $10.00 minimum donation.

5. Can you determine how your donation is used?

YES

You may designate, in general, where you would like you donation to be earmarked e.g. Scholarship, Research, Great Dane Rescue e.g. Your donations may be assigned to a specific Research program which the GDCACT is funding.

6. When the Charitable Trust funds a scholarship grant, is the money sent to the student?

NO

Following the approval of the GDCA Scholarship Committee and GDCA Board of Directors recommendation that the GDCACT fund an approved Scholarship Award for a student applicant, the GDCACT sends the funds directly to the specific University. The student is notified of the Scholarship Award. The University deposits the funds, on the student’s behalf in the student’s Scholarship account which is administered by the University.

7. When an Affiliate Club requests an educational grant, does the Charitable Trust send the money immediately to the Club?

NO

The Application & Approval process for Educational Grants is administered through the GDCA Affiliate Club Representative. Following approval and recommendation from the GDCA Board of Directors to the GDCACT, the funds are forwarded directly to the Affiliate Club.

8. What is the GDCACT doing to support and assist Great Dane welfare?

The IRS approved charter for the GDCACT stipulates that it will support and promote the well-being of the breed. The GDCACT since 2001 has supported Great Dane Rescue organizations throughout the United States by provided funds for Great Danes in need. The funds have been used to offset e.g. Veterinary expenses, Housing, and Disaster relief. Applications for funds may be made through the GDCA Rescue Committee Chairperson. The GDCACT is only one source of revenue for Great Dane Rescue Organizations and they need local support as well to help those needy Great Danes who come to their attention.

9. Does the GDCACT fund Medical/Veterinary/ Scientific

Research Proposals?

YES

Medical/Veterinary/ Scientific Research Proposals are very expensive and are more often than not, long-term. Instant results and wishful outcomes are not commonplace.

Most health grants are extremely costly and monies come from different sources including the GDCACT.

The GDCA has worked as a partner with the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) for many years. In partnership with the AKC Canine Health Foundation many Research Projects have been funded, including but not limited to studies that address: Bloat, Hip Dysplasia, Addison's Disease, Autoimmune Disease, Oncology (Cancer) and the Canine Genome Project. The GDCACT continues to work with the AKC CHF as the funding arm of the GDCA to financially support Research proposals that are relevant and pertinent to the Great Dane.

Independent of the AKC CHF, the GDCACT has independently funded via specifically donated funds research to elucidate “The Identification of the Harlequin Gene” and we are financially participating in a study: “Genetic Basis of Bloat in the Great Dane” at the Scripps Institute.

10. Are there other ways of helping the Charitable Trust besides individual monetary donations?

YES

Individual monetary donations are the base of the Charitable Trust's finances, so are bequests through your will or deferred gifts like life insurance, but fund raising efforts are of utmost importance. Carry the word of the Charitable Trust through your Great Dane peers, participate at the Rescue booth and Charitable Trust auction at the GDCA National, purchase the occasional items at our website store and bid at our ebay auctions. Involve your Club in raffles, auctions, percentage of entry fees, judges' gifts and fun days to benefit the Charitable Trust.

For updated and current information on grants, donors and research, please visit www.gdca.org/charitable.htm and www.gdca.org/donors.htm

 

It is all about honoring our Breed!

#3 What To Do When...

 You finish your dog on Saturday. If you transfer to BOB competition on Sunday you will break the major. So being the good sport you are (You really don't think you have a shot in breed at all) You decide to show again in the classes even tho you don't need points. Just to hold the major of course. Well guess what you win your class ..Hmmmm Now what do you do?

Say the heck with it and try for the points.?

Lay down so the judge won't pick you?

Say why didn't I transfer to BOB so I wouldn't be in this predicament?

They are calling the class winners into the winners class. WHAT CAN DO YOU DO?

Here is the "Morsel"

You do not have to stay for the winners class. You can go home and the major will still hold as long as you were present in your individual class. The points are calculated by the number of dogs shown (Not the winners)

Now being the little competitive Pup I am I would have transferred to BOB and taken my chances. BUT if you are ever in this situation, You can say you saw it in "Kibbles & Bits"

 

#2 Longer Names!

Did you know starting February 2008 you will be allowed to register your dogs name with more than the traditional 36 "spaces" or letters? There is a $10 fee but you can now use 37-50 spaces if you wish>>.I wonder if this means we will have to have bigger "catalogs" Just think of all those kennel names we can use now! LOL...

 

#1 How to Join the Parent Club

The long and winding road to GDCA membership….

 

 

“Why does it take so long to become a member of the Great Dane Club of America??” This is a question I have heard many times since becoming the Membership Chairman in 2007. 

It is important to note that action is taken on Membership applications at the Quarterly GDCA Board meetings.

Below are some points to be aware of:

 

1. Application

Completely fill out the Membership application. Triple check that all fields are filled out. If they are not, you will be contacted to get the remaining information. This will delay your application.

 

2. Sponsors

You need to secure two qualified sponsors. They can only be your sponsors if they a) have been members of the GDCA for 2 years and b) have known you for at least two years.  Also know that your two sponsors cannot reside in the same household. If the sponsor does not meet both criteria, they cannot be your sponsor and you will have to find another one. This will delay your application.

 

3. Submit all paperwork

After the application is prepared and you have your sponsors, it is highly recommended that the applicant send all the paperwork at one time. Do not rely on your sponsors to send their form to the Membership Chairman in a timely manner. Get the completed form back from each sponsor and mail your application and sponsors forms together. Incomplete or partial submissions will delay your application.

 

4. Paymemt

Don’t forget to include your check to the GDCA!!!! Not sending the payment will delay your application.

 

5. Membership Committee

All completed applications then go to the membership committee for review. This is done approximately one week before each quarterly board meeting. If approved by the membership committee, applications are then published in the next Quarterly Bulletin. Bulletins are published after each quarterly Board meeting.

 

6. Comment Period

Per Article I, Section 2A there is a 45 day comment period for all published applications. Comments regarding applications will only be considered if they are 1) from current GDCA members and 2) must be signed by the author. No anonymous letters will be considered.

 

7. Voting

At the conclusion of the 45 day comment period (published in the Bulletin) the application will be voted on at the next Quarterly board meeting. If the vote is favorable by the Board, you will be notified that you are now a member of the GDCA.

Now that you have the entire process mapped out, let me give you two key points:

 

~ Best case scenario, becoming a member takes a minimum of 4 months. For example:

  • Completed application received 1/1/08.
  • January Board Meeting – application recommended to be published in 1st Quarter Bulletin
  • April Board Meeting – voted in by the Board

 

~Worst case scenario, becoming a member can take 7 months. For example:

  • Completed application received 1/28/08 (after the January meeting)
  • April Board Meeting – application recommended to be published in the 2nd Quarter Bulletin
  • August Board Meeting – voted in by the Board.

As you have probably figured out, timing is key! It is also worth noting that with the 2005 update to the GDCA By-Laws, the publication time was cut in half to speed up the entire process. Know that the GDCA board meetings are held in January, April, August and October. The Membership Chairman should receive completed applications at least two weeks before each board meeting. Please visit www.gdca.org to see when the next Board meeting will be held. 

This will ensure the fastest and most direct road to GDCA Membership.

Regards,

Lynda Moriarty

Membership Chairman

Great Dane Club of America

Mor427@sbcglobal.ne