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Chairman’s Comments

Inside the Newsletter Chances are, when you picked up a

recent Newsletter, you paused to admire the attractive full color Drahthaar portrait by Hank Lippert before turning the cover to review the list of contents. As you glanced down the index your eyes noted the

extensive listing of featured items included training tips, canine health and nutrition articles, test schedules and results, Chapter news, litter announcements, and newsworthy comments by GNA’s Officers and our Directors of GNA’s Testing and Judge Development programs. As you began turning pages your fingers moved over the slick paper and quality photos characteristic of a professional publication and, with that reading session at an end and the last page turned, you saw evidence of Group North America’s much appreciated and major sponsor; Eukanuba

Chairman’s Comments 2 Vice Chairman’s Notes 2 From the Breedwarden 3 From the Business Manager 3 Director of Testing 4 HD-Results 4 Point of View 6 Or perhaps you had already read the Newsletter when you

found it posted on our website almost two weeks before the printer could begin his work and the postal service could complete its journey to your mailbox. Possibly you also reviewed website sections containing contact information for breeders, judges, or Group and Chapter Officers. If you just wanted to check the schedule and location of your Chapter’s next training day or social function it was as easy as clicking on the Chapters Section. Even the VDD Bylaws and GNA’s Rules of Procedure are just a click away on our website!

You Be the Judge 0 Snow Ghosts 7 Annual Meeting Information 9 Chapter Happenings 11 Perspective on Test Scores 16 My friends, it hasn’t always been that easy to publicize or

access information. All of you long time members turn your memory back to where we were about 10 years ago. Our Newsletter was only half the size it is now and was rather generic generally favoring the use of emblems and drawings rather than more expensive to produce photographs. The cost of using color and enlarging the newsletter to a full size magazine kept the thought of those possibilities from our minds. Yes, the contents always included a list of upcoming tests- sometimes we had as much as two months notice to decide where we wanted to travel, or had to travel, to test our dog. Tests were rare outside the Midwest or Atlantic regions but, on the plus side, your chances of getting into a test were pretty good if you called the Test Coordinator just a week or two before the test.

Test Schedule 18 Chapter Events 22 Litter Listings 23 AM Registration Forms 26

The occasional training article, explanation of a change to

the testing regulations, and news of a special event kept all of us eagerly anticipating the communications that would be in the next newsletter. We didn’t have the benefit of chapter training days or organized mock tests; chapters didn’t exist at that time. News of planned litters was pretty much spread by word of mouth and if you wanted to find out about the mysterious Deutsch-Drahthaar breed, you read a brochure or went to a test site. The internet? Nope, most of us were just getting into the computer thing back

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then and a website to promote our versatile hunting dog was years away from even being a thought. Well, as the saying goes, “We’ve come a long way baby”. We do have a beautiful newsletter chock full of timely information and any member with the time to completely navigate our website and its links will have been exposed to almost everything there is to know about the Deutsch-Drahthaar and Group North America. Are we content with the progress? What more can be done? Whats next? Of the many possibilities that are being explored and planned, two important programs that are vital to sustaining our progress have already been initiated. The “Matrix”: During the past seven years it has been our pleasure to have Wolf Schmidt-Körby, JGHV Vice Chairman, as well as other accomplished judges from Germany visit us and participate in our Armbrusters, judge’s seminars, and Annual Meetings. During their stay in the States these gentlemen took advantage of many opportunities to tour testing sites in various geographical regions of this country and become familiar with the typical game birds and animals that we hunt with the Drahthaar. Obviously, things are a little bit different here than they are in Germany and our visitors began to recognize that while we have been true to the intent of the Testing regulations, some variances could be “considered” that would allow us to conduct our tests and prepare our dogs for the game and conditions that are unique to this country. The possible variances are not major changes to the VZPO and VGPO. Don’t start thinking that we will be allowed to release a pheasant for the Tracking subject in our VJPs rather than the required tracking of a hare because it’s sometimes tough to find bunnies and turning as bird loose is easier. The Matrix is not intended to make things easier. Absolutely not! Variances will address particular testing conditions such as laying of blood tracks in low vegetation areas as typical of most of the plains States where expansive forest areas are lacking and game animals normally frequent the open ranges. The fact that JGHV has begun acknowledging the unique testing conditions for clubs on this continent presents an unusual and progressive step forward in the testing of versatile hunting dogs in North America. The Matrix has been in the works for several years. During that time the reasoning for many possible variances has been promoted to Wolf during his past visits and he in turn has presented our case to the JGHV Board. Those variances that have been approved thus far will be explained by Wolf when he is here for our 06 Armbruster in Ohio. The details will then be posted to GNA’s membership. On Line Test Forms: If you haven’t looked at the JGHV website recently- you can link to it from our website- you will be surprised to find bilingual Formblatts (test score sheets) that can now be downloaded and used for our tests in North America. Up to now we have had to order four-part score sheets shipped to us directly from the printer in Germany. After our order arrived at a central location in the

States, sufficient quantities of the forms had to be mailed to each Chapter Director of Testing before the beginning of the testing season. Then, the Chapter Director of Testing had to assemble test packets and mail them to each Test Director within the Chapter region as the test dates approached. This procedure had become a logistical nightmare; and an expensive one! Using the forms available on the JGHV website and those posted on our website, a Test Director can now prepare and download almost every form that is required to document a test. This is a huge step forward in streamlining the preparation of test records and sets the stage pursuing our next goal of reporting our tests electronically. Let the old days and old ways stay in our memory. They have served us well but we must be proactive to maintain our success and serve our membership. For our Drahthaars Bryon

Vice Chairman’s Notes The Best Time of the Year…… One of our greatest strengths as an organization promoting the breeding and improvement of the premier versatile hunting dog, the Deutsch Drahthaar, is our membership. We hunt with our dogs! Migrations are starting, the young birds are forming coveys, and the days are getting shorter. Our members and their canine partners are exercising more and sorting out our hunting kits. It is exciting and I find it to be the best time of the year.

With this preparation, take the time to look at the fall testing schedule in the newsletter or line. Find a fall test you can attend and call the Coordinator as a volunteer. Help is always needed to plant birds, sort out drag game and many other activities. Guaranteed you will learn some things about

dogs, birds, and people that you didn’t know! Strong chapters are essential for improvement and growth and meeting like-minded handlers is a great way to foster these goals. Another possibility is to invite a buddy who is not a VDD member to come to a test as your guest. It helps to have an explanation of the task at a HZP or VGP. Anyone watching the work of a prepared VGP dog will surely come away with a desire to learn more about this breed and club. We will probably run 12 VGPs this fall. The successful handlers will be qualified to enter the judge apprentice program. At this year’s Armbruster there are two educational seminars. One is the required introductory seminar allowing entry into the apprentice program. Shane DeFord has wisely included Chapter representatives for this program. This will allow the seminar to be repeated at

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a Chapter level when needed. GNA has an obligation to provide educational opportunities at the Chapter level for apprentices, judges, and breeders. The second seminar will provide the required continuing education for our judges (now required every three years). It is my goal that this information can be presented at the Chapter level as well at least every three years.

Real progress has been made with the JGHV now having Formblatt 1, 3, 5, and 7 online and with English annotation. Have a look at: JGHV homepage: www.jghv.de / Service/ Formblätter / Forms/ Satzung / Bylaws and Regulations and see what you think. Geoff Mathews has worked hard to see these incorporated on the GNA web site as well.

By our next newsletter Hilda and I will have visited Dennis Higgins and his Osprey Guide Service in Mariaville, Maine. We prevailed at the Annual Meeting Auction for this opportunity and are nearly as excited as our two young Drahthaars. Denise reports a spectacular woodcock nesting season and we know we will have an enjoyable and memorable excursion. I’ll report next Newsletter. Remember Dr. Rambush’s admonition Germany…

To breed versatile dogs is an art To increase their numbers a blessing

To maintain the inheritance a duty To improve it our biggest wish

Waidmannsheil, Edward Carney, M.D. Vice-Chairman VDD-GNA

From the Breedwarden By the time most of you read this the 5th Armbruster Zuchtprüfung will be history. This year for the first time we

have reached a milestone in the evolution of the Armbruster. With forty entries we have finally reached what was originally considered to be the number of Drahthaar we should be drawing to this test. Forty entries is roughly 7% of the DD produced in North America, and 7% is roughly

the percentage of VDD dogs drawn to the Hegewald. I hope this isn’t just a one year thing, but I believe this is about the percentage we will expect to see in the future. I think what is significant is that dogs are being entered from all over the country. Certainly there will be more entries from the local and surrounding areas each year, but we also see a fair number of entries traveling long distances. I believe that every GNA Chapter is represented with at least two entries this year, not to mention two from Argentina, making this a truly international event. The Armbruster, like the Hegewald is one of the few events in our system that actually names winners. Does this mean

the winner is a “Super Champion” that everyone should try to put in their pedigree as many times as possible? Of course not, I don’t believe it matters a lick in the overall development of the Deutsch-Drahthaar which dog happens to win the Armbruster or the Hegewald. In my opinion the main reason for naming a winner is to attract the best dogs and handlers to the event. What is important is that we get together as breeders and handlers once a year to compare notes and see what the health of the breed really is. The Armbruster, like the Hegewald is a celebration and a barometer of the DD breed. I urge all VDD breeders to attend whenever possible, especially when the location is in your area of the country. Just as a reminder to those owners that ran in the Armbruster but their dog was too young to receive a ZR number. If your dog qualified at the Armbruster for the Zuchtregister in every way but age, you will be eligible to enter your dog in another Breed Show within one year from the Armbruster at the reduced rate of $35. For those that are planning on holding Breed Shows in the upcoming months, remember that you need to contact me well in advance to schedule these. I must notify Germany a minimum of 10 weeks prior to the breed show. I hope all of you have a great fall testing season, and more importantly a great fall hunting season. Lynn S. Whiteley

VDD/GNA Breedwarden

From the Business Manager You may have noticed in the Bylaws that membership is

valid for the calendar year. Renewal dues for the next calendar year are due in November. We do send a renewal notice in late September or October, however, this is just a courtesy, and if for any reason you do not receive it, please make your dues payment on time, this is the members’ responsibility and financial obligation. We hope you will continue

to keep your membership current in the future. If you have other questions or concerns, please contact me or any of the other Executive Committee members. I hope that everyone is having a great fall season whether your endeavors include testing, hunting or both. Please note that the dates for our GNA Annual General Meeting for next year will be in January. Motions from Chapters or members for the general meeting must be sent in writing to the VDD-GNA Business Manager prior to the December Newsletter deadline (7 December 2006). Waidsmansheil, Jim

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Director of Testing Note from the Document Distributor: Most of you may be aware that the VGPO order from Germany was lost and the new VZPO edition delayed, resulting in long back orders. At the time of this printing, it is expected that we will have plenty of both books in stock by October 1st. We wanted to have the books available for the entire testing season, but it was beyond our control. If you have sent your paid order, but have not received your book(s) by October 10th, please contact me by email (lauraj@bestweb.net) or phone (845-225-7342).

September! That magic month we hunters anxiously look forward to has finally arrived. We drahthaar owners look forward to September for another reason – the arrival of the fall testing season (and yes, if we’re honest, we’ll admit to a little anxiety with its arrival). In fact, by the time you receive this newsletter, many of you will have completed your testing. To those of you who have, I hope you were pleased with your results. To those who have yet to test, good luck. To all of you, thank you. As you’ve read over and over in these columns, our testing program is the foundation of our breeding program. Without it, and without the dedication of our membership, our drahthaars would be just another breed.

Please refer to the website document order form for the cost of the 2006 VZPO. (Sorry, I do not have the cost at the time of this printing.) If you do not have computer/internet access, call me at 845-225-7342 for the cost before sending your order.

In addition to the benefits to the breeding program, our testing program benefits us in other ways. Those of you who have trained and tested your dogs, particularly those who have trained for and tested in the VGP realize

that a special relationship develops between you and your dog in the process. I like to say that we have a rapport with our dogs. Handler and dog work together with few, if any, commands. Each has learned to trust and know what to expect from the other. Days in the field are enjoyable for both. The same can’t be said for many other dog-hunter “teams.” I’ve hunted with guys who spent the bulk of the hunt yelling at the top of their lungs while their dogs ran wild and flushed every bird in the county. I’m sure each of you have, too. Yes, it takes commitment and a lot of work to train a dog for a test such as the VGP. I have yet to hear anyone express regrets over having done so. If you are a new handler, or even a seasoned handler who has yet to train a dog for the VGP, I encourage you to do so.

Laura Johnson Document Distributor

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HD X-Ray Results Ken Hardman, HD Program Coordinator reports that

the following dogs have been rated HD-Frei.

# DOG OWNER HOME 194847 Blücher vom Mauntinhoum Keith Kehler Nampa, ID 194849 Breanna vom Mauntinhoum Joseph V. Kelly Boise, ID 196269 Ajax vom nörlichen Platte Bob Ballew Casper, WY 196491 Ian vom tapferen Herzen Lynda H. Franklin Harrold, SD 196493 Ilex vom tapferen Herzen Rick Anderson Pierre, SD 196899 Jasmine vom tapferen Herzen Lynda Franklin Harrold, SD 197593 Fonzie vom Sodak Dan Hildebrandt Redwood Falls, MN

197807 Bessie vom Heggehaus Randall S. Katter Kokomo, IN Since this is my first contribution to the newsletter, I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t yet know me. I’ve been a member of VDD-GNA for more than 13 years, and have been judging for the last 5 years. When Ed asked if I would be interested in the position, I felt it was time to step forward and make a bigger commitment. Ed and those who have gone before him in this position have dedicated themselves to improving our testing system. I intend to continue in their footsteps, pushing us even farther down that path. Over the next few years I hope to meet and get to know many of you.

197931 Artos vom Kräherwald Bryon R. BeatonAlabaster, AL 197935 Auriane vom Kräherwald Patrick C. O'Neill Kokomo, IN 198197 Bella v.den Prairie-Lakes Dave Adkins Watertown, SD 198199 Betsy v.den Prairie-Lakes Dave Adkins Watertown, SD 196924 Erle III v.Wächtersbach Charles. Pickens New London, OH 197059 Rixa vom Oechtringer-Forst Kevin Sherrodd Lake Jackson, TX 197090 Buck vom Windenfluss Douglas E. Speck Danville, CA 197732 Bastian vom Birkenhain Andrei Nicolau Middle Village, NY 191061 Unja vom Weidebach Janalea Huebbe Dexter, MN 196494 Ice vom tapferen Herzen Ted Schwarzrock Edina, MN 198194 Benille v.den Prairie-Lakes David E. Lohnhoff Balaton, MN

192176 Erra vom Orion Bo Waller Brentwood, CA For our drahthaars, 195364 Comtesse II vom Jagdkönig Michael Schell Carthage, IL 196184 Aladdin v.d. Gulfcoast Robert Hoskins Panama City Bh, FL Geoff Mathews 197109 Ike vom Jägermeister Mathew J. Holbrook Groveport, OH 194470 Kolt II vom Wildflügel Michael McMullan Aurora, CO

196894 Darby vom Herbstwind Gary W. Stephens New Castle, PA 196895 Dixie vom Herbstwind Kerry Davis Portersville, PA 197111 Isabell vom Jägermeister James Webster Alexandria, OH 197736 Betsy vom Birkenhain Ana Carolina Barrios Sosa Olanta, SC

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2005 Breed Books Available NOW

"To our knowledge, this study is the first to show direct transmission of influenza A viruses from wild birds to humans," Dr. James Gill of the University of Iowa and colleagues wrote in their report. The H5N1 avian influenza virus has not yet caused a human pandemic, but it has killed 132 people out of the 230 infected. It has infected birds in about 50 countries and is spreading faster than any other avian influenza ever has.

The 2005 Breed Books are now available to all GNA members if they so desire. This past spring, GNA received permission to print 300 Breed Books here in the USA. In the past the GNA was limited to 100 Breed Books from Germany and there were not even enough books to meet the needs of all registered Kennel members. With the printing made available with assistance of NL Editor Larry Houck and printed in Watertown SD, GNA now has the opportunity to make available to many more of its members a current year Breed Book. Many persons who may be just getting started in the breeding program will want to start collecting Breed Books so that they may look up 2005 litter information. Pages and pages of information such as litter results, test scores, Stud dogs that were used during the breeding year, and information of the 2005 Hegewald are all included in the Book.

Many experts believe it may pose the worst threat of an influenza pandemic in 30 years. The natural host is ducks, and migrating waterfowl have been shown to spread the disease. Most ducks do not become sick from avian influenza, but some strains can kill chickens in a day. NO PROTECTIVE GEAR The researchers studied 39 duck hunters who were hunting in southeastern Iowa at Lake Odessa Wildlife Management Area, and 68 Iowa Department of Natural Resources employees who either hunted or help band wild ducks. Three of the men had antibodies against H11N9, suggesting they had either been infected in the past or had fought off an infection.

Order Yours Today All three "had substantial lifetime exposures to wild waterfowl," the researchers wrote.

Any member can now order a Breed Book from Laura Johnson, Document Distribution Assistant using the order page found elsewhere in this Newsletter or contact her at:

None of the other hunters or wildlife workers had evidence of H11N9 virus in their blood, the researchers said. In addition, the two wildlife employees had antibodies against a mallard duck strain of H2N2 influenza, which caused human epidemics in the 1950s and 1960s.

Laura Johnson 40 Kentview Drive "Even though the H11-positive study participants had

several years of exposure to wild birds infected with avian influenza virus through hunting and duck banding, they did not wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, or eye protection," the researchers wrote.

Carmel, N.Y. 10512 Tel: 845-225-7342 They did not ask the three men if they had flu-like

symptoms. Excellent Hearing - Purina You probably know that dogs hear better than humans, but did you know exactly how well? In most trials, dogs can find the source of a sound in six-hundredths of a second and hear sounds four times farther away than humans. They can detect sounds as high as 35 kilohertz compared to our maximum of 20 kilohertz.

"Although the sample size of our study was relatively small, our results suggest that handling wild waterfowl, especially ducks, is a risk factor for direct transmission of avian influenza virus to humans," they wrote. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Geological Survey are testing wild birds for H5N1 flu, which has not been seen in the Americas yet. "Many species that breed in Alaska migrate and winter throughout parts of Russia and Asia," the USGS says in a statement on its Internet Web site at

Duck hunter exposed to type of bird flu http://alaska.usgs.gov/.

"Birds could be exposed to H5N1 in Asia or Russia during winter or on migration and carry the virus to Alaska in spring along migratory corridors."

By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Correspondent

July 24, 2006 Tick Removal Help A U.S. duck hunter and two state wildlife employees had

evidence of an uncommon type of bird flu virus in their blood, researchers reported on Monday in one of the first studies to show that hunters might be at risk.

I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great , because it works in those places where it's some times difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.

The virus was H11N9, not known to be dangerous to humans and not related to the feared H5N1 virus circulating in wild and domestic birds and among some people, the researchers said. Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick

with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on it's own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away.

But their study, published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, shows that people who work with wildlife should take care.

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This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, "It worked!" Please pass on ...... everyone needs this helpful hint.

Moving? All Database and Address changes are to be sent to Business Manager Jim Wion. This will assure that your NL will continue uninterrupted. This can be done at vdd-gna.org or through the mail or phone. Remember, your NL will not be forwarded without a current address!

Point of View

The Newsletter welcomes “Point of view” letters that have a maximum of 300 words and are written exclusively to the VDD/GNA Newsletter. Letters are selected for the publication on the basis of pertinent comment and reader interest. All letters are subject to editing and trimming. New writers from the membership receive preference over repeat authors. For verification purposes: Please include your mailing address and daytime phone number. Only your name and community of residence will be published. My name is Ed Wills and I've been a member of the VDD-GNA for about 14 years. I have not been an active member and I no longer have a Drahthaar. I do however continue to believe in the mission of the VDD and support the organization by my continuing membership. My wife and I am currently own some German wirehair teckels (dachshunds) and have been involved with leashed blood tracking testing for the breed. As a result of my VDD background and the teckels I decided to pursue legalization of leashed blood tracking in New Hampshire. This past legislative session I initiated legislation for House Bill 1646, allowing for the recovering wounded big game with the use of a leashed tracking dog. The legislation has become state law making New Hampshire the 15th state to legalize this activity. In the next two weeks the Governor of New Hampshire will hold the official signing ceremony for the legislation. We are now in the process of developing administrative rules to allow leashed tracking in 2007. I am writing you this email to alert you of the opportunities for the VDD-GNA members to use

their Drahthaars in leashed tracking. Could you please pass this information along to the members. Please let them know that they can contact me for more information. I would like to meet with interested parties for the possibility of establishing some trackers and set up some training sessions in the state. Thanks Ed Wills Ed can be reached at EandBWills@comcast.net Ed lives in Concord, NH. . that not all puppies condition throughout its life.

YOU BE THE JUDGE This column is developed from the “Questions on Test Practices VZPO” 3rd Edition. The questions were answered in consultation with the Studbook Commission and the Studbook Keeper. The column consists of actual questions and answers of actual test situations and scoring. It acts as a supplement for the test regulations. The intent of the column is to provide information about situations that judges may encounter when they are judging tests. The Third Edition of this manual was published in 1989. Any changes to the VZPO Regulations after the print date will not be reflected in this column. Ed Note: Will continue next issue.

German Judges to be here for the Armbruster

Herr Ulrich Augstein the new “Obmann für das Prüfungswesen” of the JGHV. Herr Wilhem Dreckmann, Ottakar and Christa Raacke and Wolf Schmidt-Körby have all committed to be attending this year’s Armbruster in Ohio. The first 3 gentlemen will be judging in either the performance or breedshow areas as needed. This is indeed quite a committment for them to be here at the same time that the Hegewald is also occurring in Germany! At the present time there are 40 plus dogs planning to participate in the event. This is by far the largest gathering of dogs and handlers participating in the Armbruster in the 5 years that it has been held.

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Snowshoe Hare have always been a popular quarry for hound men in the North Country. Their large hind feet, coated with naturally water resistant fur, allow them to transverse the deep snows of the northern winter and gives them their common name. Sometimes called “Varying Hare” because of their habit of exchanging a brown summer coat for a winter pelage of white with gray highlights; they are found in hunt able numbers in Northern New England, the Adirondacks of New York, Northern Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and most of Canada. Their proximity to many Drahthaar owners makes Snowshoe Hare a sporty but under utilized winter quarry when seasons for more conventional game are closed. Unlike their smaller cousin, the Cottontail, they do not go to ground when pursued. When trailed by a slow moving dog, they will often circle to the general area of where they were started but when pushed too closely, will leave their home territory, throwing off pursuit with fifteen-foot leaps. Their habitat requirements are quite broad. They inhabit old orchards, overgrown field edges, regenerating clear cuts, mixed hardwood and softwood growth and have a strong affinity for cedar swamps and Balsam Fir stands. Almost all predators of the northern forest prey upon Snowshoe Hare. Their relative abundance or scarcity strongly impacts predators such as Lynx, Coyotes, Owls and Foxes and often determines these predators’s population density. A Snowshoe’s first line of defense is their superb camouflage. A hidden Hare, bursting from cover, practically under his feet, has spooked many a deer hunter. When pursued, a Hare depends on it’s acute hearing and sharp vision to avoid capture, which would shortly be demonstrated to Loki and me in the next lesson of the day in Hare hunting. The next cover Loki and I hunted that day was an old field planted in Fir grown to a height of ten to sixteen feet. Since the seedlings had been planted in rows with a spacing of five or six feet, in many places the lower branches touched, making perfect daytime resting places for Hare at the bases of the trees. I took a station at the junction of a tote road running at a ninety-degree angle along the side of the cover and the main road. This I hoped would allow me a shot at any Hare escaping in at least two directions. When I released Loki from heal with a “Search” command, he dove under the thick growth, showing his abundant inherited desire to hunt fur. After several minutes of following Loki’s hard driving search through the cover by the sound of his tinkling bell, I had started to doubt it held game when he gave excited voice, breaking the silence of the winter forest. The chase almost went out of hearing, reaching the natural boundary of a large beaver flowage on the Fir plantation’s south side when it turned towards me. Loki’s yips and barks seemed to grow more excited as the chase approached the road where I waited. Soon Loki was so close to the road that I thought the Hare must have turned and given him the slip when I saw the flash of dirty white under some boughs on the road edge. My arms instinctively jerked my old 20 gauge Model 37 to my shoulder but the wary Hare reacted in a heartbeat, turning back into the black growth before I could fire. Lesson number two of the day was highlighted. Hare react very quickly to any movement when pursued and when waiting for the chase to cross an opening, the successful hunter must have his shotgun shouldered, ready to fire. The chase

then continued out of the plantation, into a creek bottom a quarter mile away where Loki broke off the trail to return to me, as he instinctively does when he is not sure of my location and feels he has reached the end of his “safe zone”. After a couple more chases with no opportunities for a shot, we had hiked passed the derelict lumber camp that once housed both men and the horses that had harvested timber many years ago and down a side trail that leads into one of the most productive areas of the Christmas Tree Farm Road cover. The tote road I snow shoed down led to a large clearing where the piles of slash grown up into raspberry thickets gave evidence of the yard where logs were once delimbed and loaded for transport out of the woods. Where the road entered the yard, mature Spruces on either side created a bottleneck of about twenty feet. From past hunts, I knew that any Hare jumped on my side of the yard would avoid the large clearing and would attempt to slip across the road at the slight opening. I directed Loki into the dense cover on the right side of the road and slipped quietly up to within twenty yards of the crossing. It wasn’t long before Loki opened up on a hot track, about a hundred yards into the cover. From the excitement in his barks, I could even tell he was occasionally sighting the Hare. As I had anticipated, the chase was soon approaching me. This time, my shotgun was at my shoulder and I stood like a statue when the Hare reached the edge of the road. As Snowshoe Hare often do, before crossing an opening, it jumped straight up three or four feet, in a “spy hop”, an effort to gain a better sight of any potential danger. Perhaps it sensed my presence because in an eye blink it turned back into the thicket only to find a very excited Drahthaar fast approaching. Choosing what it must of thought was the lesser of two dangers; the Hare turned again and made a desperate break across the opening in front of me. My snap shot caught it just on the far edge of the clearing, a foot or two short of safety. Loki came flying out the cover, almost ran over the dying Hare and made a routine retrieve. Ed Note: Dennis Higgins has been a long time VDD-GNA member who hails from Mariaville, Maine.

Even though Snowshoe Hare are fine eating, I would freeze and save our prize for use in drag work in preparation for Loki’s HZP, a wise choice since at his test, he was given a domestic rabbit of about five pounds to retrieve. Loki and I continued to hunt Hare through our long Maine winter and developed an appreciation for the big bunnies

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that matches any other game we hunt. In most states where it is found, hunting seasons for Snowshoe Hare are long, in Maine, from the 1st of Oct. until the end of March. Unlike much other game, hunting tends to improve in the later part of the season; deeper snow depths slow long legged dogs, resulting in Hare more often tending to circle back to the area where the chase started. Hare also start traveling outside their home territories in late winter in preparation for breeding and are somewhat less wary, giving rise to the old expression, “Mad as a March Hare.” Bag limits are often generous. Believe me, any hunter who harvests the legal four Hare a day allowed to be taken in Maine has had an action packed day. Another aspect of hunting Snowshoes that makes them wonderful game is the simplicity, no decoys or gear, and large tracts of land open to hunting where the chance of encountering another hunter is slight. Of course another benefit of hunting the big Hare is a dog that remains in hunting condition (and two legged hunters, too) through a larger part of the year. For a young dog in training for a VJP, no better experience exists then to have the chance to trail and have several Hare shot in front of them. I know many Drahthaar owners fear they will ruin their “bird dog” by allowing them to chase fur. I feel that attitude shortchanges the versatility of our dogs. My Loki pointed two Grouse, twenty minutes after the first Hare I killed in front of him. Since then I’ve never noticed any lessening of his desire for feathers or the intensity of his point. Loki has also learned that if I stay outside of cover, and send him into it to search, that we are hunting Hare. If I enter the cover with him, we are hunting birds. It doesn’t always work perfectly and I will be the first to admit we are opportunists, if he produces a Hare while bird hunting I will take it. Take Loki’s and my recommendation and give the big Hare of winter a try. You might have to travel a day to reach the North Country but it will get you into some of the wildest and most beautiful land east of the Mississippi. You’ll hunt one the wariest furred small game species in North America at a time of year when hunting opportunities in the northern part of the country are scarce and trust us on this one, YOUR DOG WILL LOVE IT!

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In addition to the AGM agenda, remember that there is still some late hunting season left in the South to take advantage of at this time. So be sure to check into this for before or after the meeting. Also Denton is just 15 miles north of DFW International Airport so travel by plane or vehicle should be easy. Other don't miss attractions in the area include both a Cabela's and Bass Pro Shop, The Fort Worth Stockyards, and many great stores and sites in Dallas. So plan now to attend. We have only 60 rooms set aside so please make sure to book your rooms early. What else will you be doing in the dead of winter? Please check the website for more details and Meal Reservations, Breed Show, and Stud Dog entry forms.

If you have any questions, please contact: Brandt Hardy, Big River Chairman: 225-344-2195 (h) or 225-929-9950 (w)

Find AM Registration forms

in back of this NL!

ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION

Announcing a Major Change for VDD-GNA Annual Meeting Moved to January 25-27, 2007

Denton, Texas

The Board of Directors decided at the 2006 AGM that the 2007 AGM would best be placed before the VDD meetings in February and March 2007. Therefore, the change has been made.

The 2007 AGM will be held in Denton, Texas at the Radisson Hotel on I-35. Please check out the Radisson's website at: www.radisson.com/dentontx

Rooms can be reserved now for $69 per night. The facility is dog friendly but there will be a $25 non-refundable pet deposit. There is a large green space next door that we will have access to for the comfort of our dogs.When making your reservations be sure to mention VDD-GNA to get the discounted room rate.

We have begun planning a fun and informative annual meeting. Highlights include four sessions with herr Joerg Tabel from Germany. He and his family have been at the forefront of the development of the DD and he is particularly known as a JGHV and Blood Track training expert. Herr Tabel will speak about Blood Track Training, German Hunting Traditions and the future of DD and also about those changes to the VZPO that have so many scratching their heads.

A busy day is planned for Friday January 26th starting with a Breed Show. There are not many breed shows scheduled for the Winter so take advantage of this one. For the afternoon, we will move over to the world class Dallas Gun Club (DGC) for a fun Sporting clays competition that should be memorable. The meeting will continue at the DGC for the evening program that will start at 5 PM with a Social Hour and continue at 6 PM with a classic Texas Bar-B-Q.

After dinner, we are going to start a new tradition for the Winter AGM by having a Stud Dog Review. This will be held in order to present to the membership a good survey of Stud Dogs available here in the US.This will afford people the chance to be around the stud dogs that are being used for breeding. Herr Tabel will also present a seminar on German Hunt Traditions and the Future Use of the DD. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain a historical understanding of where our wonderful DD has come from and where the future may be.

On Saturday January 27th, the morning will include two sessions pertaining to Blood Track Training your DD. Herr Table has done this seminar before in the US but it is a must attend event. Plan on leaving with a much better understanding of how all the pieces come together in the applied use of our uniquely versatile hunting companions.

We are planning a Spicy Cajun Dinner for Saturday night after the AGM and the auction should be better than ever. Already donated by Steven Pool is another Safari this time to South Africa. We have other great items being donated so save your Christmas $$$$ and come ready to bid.

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Chapter Happenings Glencoe training days July 22, and 23 at Major Ave. Hunt

club. Saturday was very hot, into the high 90's. we had 25 handlers with about 50 dogs present. We broke up into VJP and HZP groups. Even in the hot weather, the birds cooperated nicely. Many thanks go out to the experienced handlers of our Chapter that helped the newer handlers with their pups.

The GNA Newsletter makes available 2+ pages of newsworthy space for each Chapter to inform their membership of activities that will take place or have occurred within their Chapter. This is made available at no expense to the Chapters.

Saturday afternoon Breed Judge Linda Reeves evaluted Armbruster and Hegewald dogs for coat and confirmation. We followed this up with a very nice dinner at the Major Ave. club house. Prime rib and plenty of trimmings was devoured by our group with plenty of scrapes left over for our loved ones that were outside in the kennels. After supper, we had a brief meeting to get the ball rolling for committee's for 2007 Armbruster.

Midwest North Chapter The Midwest North Chapter held its second training clinics of the summer at the Douglas County Wildlife Management Area near Solon Springs, WI, on August 12-13. The clinic was attended by about 30 Chapter members. Bill English gave a seminar on training for blood tracking and also provided excellent advice on VGP training in general.

Sunday was some more training and Pre Armbruster/Hegewald water work.

An old time Chuck Wagon served Saturday lunch and dinner prepared in Dutch ovens. Saturday evening, the group was serenaded by Mike Bartz on bagpipes. It was a great weekend for dogs and handlers. Many thanks to Mike Bartz for hosting the event.

Jim Strilich and Mike Talbot Judges

Gordon Spade hanging around in the weeds!

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Member Curt Becker pulling doggie sitting duties Mike Talbot setting out ducks

Most of the group Sunday morning watched and participated as guest Bill English put on a blood tracking seminar the likes of us have never seen before. Many of the members came away from the tracking seminar with renewed interest and excitement

Gabby von Orion preparing for the Hegewald On August 12 and 13, Chapter Member Mike Bartz hosted a fantastic Training weekend at his favorite stomping grounds in Solon Springs, Wisconsin. A good 34 members were in attendance both days. Our food needs were handled by an old fashioned chuck wagon style cooking. Great idea Mike Bartz. Bill English with Chapter members

On Saturday we broke up into 3 different groups for VJP, HZP and VGP training. Many of our members helped each other with different phases of training. Thanks goes out to Mike Hack and his little group of drivers that did such a great job of whooping, hollering, banging, shooting and weird bird calls for our 3 drive hunts. The 7 VGP dogs are now cured but the handlers are now scared to go in the woods.

Down Stay practice with Josh and Bill

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Dan Ritter and Brandy practicing drags

Great Lakes Chapter

Ron Saum was presented the Silver Club Symbol award for 25 years of membership inthe VDD, by

Chapter Chairman Todd Seiler, during the Great Lakes Chapter Family Fun Days on July 15, 2006.

Great Plains Chapter, 2006 Summer In Review!

2006 was a busy summer with multiple training days and social events being held in almost every state. We also had another terrific and successful Chapter Meeting. Thanks to everyone who attended and worked so hard to make them possible!

Alaska: While Alaska’s isolated, their an increasingly active and

growing group. State Coordinator Jenny Horstman

scheduled four training days this summer and an HZP and BTR was also held in Alaska on Sept 2nd and 3rd!

HZP Group Photo

Jada vom tapferen Herzen, BTR Retrieve

Colorado:

State Coordinator Larry McNesse along with the help of his wife Karren, Tony Johs, Mike Kiess, Mike McMullan, Dave Shickle and others held four well attended training days and a picnic in northern Colorado.

Nebraska: A training day was held each month this summer by State Coordinator Jill Manring. They ranged from Force Fetch and drag work, to a mock HZP test.

South Dakota: While SD doesn’t currently have a State Coordinator, Larry Houck, Gene and Lona Kluck and John Tiede held three training days and a social event this summer, thanks!

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Redlin Training Day

VJP Training Day

A Successful Rabbit Drag

HZP Workshop, Picnic and Fun Shoot

Drahts & Brats Gathering

Wyoming: Youth Introduction To Hunting Dogs State Coordinator Mark Heuer along with the help of his wife Rebecca, Bruce Anderson, James Newby and Frank Wells held several training days and a fun shoot this past summer.

GPC Annual Meeting A BIG thanks needs to go out to Lynda and Keith Krull, Astrid Geisler and everyone else who helped put on another wonderful meeting. We had a great time with a BBQ, obedience class, game cooking, youth fishing, genetics seminar, business meeting, iron dog competition and banquet and auction.

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Big Rivers Chapter Update

Fall Schedule Effective September 1 the states of Oklahoma and Texas have joined Big Rivers. As a board we are excited about the changes and look forward to serving the membership in training, testing, kennel development and judge development. We have a busy Fall 07 planned with several handlers entering their dogs in the Armbruster,at least 7 days of testing in our chapter for the HZP and VGP, and of course the final planning for the 07 VDD-GNA Annual Meeting that we are hosting just outside Dallas in Denton,Texas January 25-27. Plan now to attend and check the agenda in this NL. Also, we have several litters expected this fall so quickly we have new pups on the way. Let your hunting buddies know now that there will some well bred DDs soon to pick from. BR Chapter Breedwarden, Hank Lippert, is here to assist the breeders and potential puppy buyers in any way he can. Don't hesitate to give him a call or email him.

Game Cooking Class, teacher Lynda Krull

Training Days Kevin Sherrodd hosted a training weekend in Texas and he sent in a report. From the Director of Testing: Hello all. The Big Rivers Chapter held a couple of training days for the upcoming HZP and VGP to be held in Texas this fall. The training days were back-to-back with HZP events being worked on Saturday August 26 and VGP events on the following day. There were approximately 16 people in attendance and dogs ranging from 7 months in age to 3 years in age. Attendees came from north Texas, south Texas, Louisiana, gulf coast locations, and parts in between. The handlers in attendance were able to get a look at some of the grounds that will be used in the upcoming HZP and VGP tests this fall. Judges Kevin Sherrodd (me) and Peter Swenson helped the handlers to work their dogs in mock test situations and gave the handlers feedback on their preparation for the upcoming tests. The handlers were able to get a feel for what the test will look and feel like; which was aimed at reducing handler anxiety and error at the test. They were also given some instruction in what the judges look for, and what factors will likely play in rating the performance of the dogs at test time.

Iron dog, Lee Wells and “George”

A social event was also held. "Draht's & Brats'", standing for " Drahthaars and Bratwursts", is an event has become a traditional drahthaar owner get together in many parts of the country. Since Texans have a historical connection and love for German Sausage, the event was a natural. Revelers also enjoyed a few cold refreshing beverages beside the pool on Saturday night along with some good conversation. After a few additional cold refreshing beverages, dogs and handlers decided a dip in the pool was in order. Some very nice entries into the pool were observed by both four and two footed participants.

Lynda Krull receiving the GNA Distinguished Service Award

Ed Note: Color Pictures of these great pictures are on the

website at Newsletters We look forward to some good tests this fall, both in Texas as well as in Oklahoma. Good luck to all of you. For the benefit of the dogs, please keep a cool head at test time.

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Keep your eyes on the test calendar as we hope to offer a few new VJP locations along with the old standby's this coming spring. "Drahthaars vor allem" Kevin Sherrodd Thanks Kevin and feel free to host a weekend in your area. Contact Kevin for more information. Let's get those posted on the website. Volunteers Needed BR members, we need folks to join different committees to cover the needs at the 07 AGM. We have Registration, Dallas Gun Club Events,and Auction Committees that we need to staff. Let me know soon what committee you want to help out with. If we spread the work out I can promise you will have more fun and enjoy the weekend by meeting GNA members from all over the country. Have a Great Testing and Hunting Season with Your DD Partner!!! Brandt Hardy Big Rivers Chairman

A Perspective on Test Scores By John Mann

This is the third time this article has been printed in Drahthaar News, first in 1991 and again in 2004. I dug it out and dusted it off for the benefit of newer members, but I think it is also important for long-time members to recall the points that John makes here. SH Our group has received an unusual number of inquiries from across Canada requesting information about the Drahthaar and about the VDD. In the course of answering these questions, I believe that I have come to a better understanding of how others view our organization and its goals. Perhaps my impressions can provide some insight into how some of our new members view us as well. I know it has helped me come to grips with some of the issues that have been bothering me personally from the very beginning of my association with the VDD. The motto of the founding members of the VDD was “The best is just barely good enough”. Nothing has changed and this is still our breeding standard today. However, it seems that many people confuse the difference between a “breeding standard” and a “breed standard”. Part of this misunderstanding is due to the fact that many dogs that fail the breed tests still prove to be absolutely outstanding hunting dogs. Furthermore, our new members are often faced with the reality that our more experienced members and our judges often obtain the highest scores at our breed tests. Why? How can this happen when we would have the whole world believe that we are testing natural ability, as opposed to trained performance? I believe that this can be explained. The basis of our entire breeding program is “proven performance”. Simply put, it is possible for a good dog to look good or bad depending on handler skill and in many cases on the luck of the moment. However, a dog

that has no ability cannot be made to look good no matter how skilled the handler is. As a result, only good dogs pass, and are used for breeding. Inferior dogs never make it. Yes, it is true that many excellent dogs do not pass for various reasons, and this is truly unfortunate, but none-the-less, it is absolutely necessary to ensure that we totally eliminate all of the inferior dogs. This is especially true as the total number of potentially inferior dogs becomes very low. In other words, we have to cut out a large chunk of the desirable qualities to be completely sure that we have eliminated all of the undesirable qualities. In the final analysis, the purpose of the testing is fulfilled and the results speak for themselves. No other breeding program produces field performance with the consistency and excellence that is produced through this method. As mentioned above, our club’s primary goal is to breed top performing hunting dogs, and we accomplish this by basing our breeding programs on “proven performance”. The key word here is “proven”. The dictionary defines the word “proven” as “established to be true through the presentation of evidence”. Clearly, this does not mean that those dogs that do not pass don’t have the ability or the performance we desire, it only means they did not “prove” that they did. Those good dogs which do not pass, or that obtain relatively low scores, will always make excellent hunting dogs that anyone would be proud to own. However, by restricting our breeding programs to dogs that have “proved” they have ability in front of judges who act as expert witnesses, we guarantee that the breed standards will be maintained and even improved. There is no other way. Judges are human beings. To be fair, they can only judge what they see, not what they think they see. If we were to base our test scores on perceived ability or upon what we thought a dog could have done if it were properly trained, we would introduce a degree of risk and thereby jeopardize the integrity of our entire breeding program. It is unfortunate that our system does unfairly weed out some excellent dogs, and that the test scores do often understate a dog’s true ability. But it is also true that our system totally eliminates the possibility of diluting the quality of our breed stock and this simple fact is the main foundation of the undeniable success of the Deutsch-Drahthaar. With respect to the higher scores often obtained by our judges and senior members, it must be obvious to most people that these individuals are very dedicated to the breed and to the VDD. In most cases this means that they are willing to spend a great deal of time working with their dogs, exposing them and conditioning them in order to improve the chances that their dogs will prove in front of the test judges that they have the desirable characteristics the VDD is looking for. Realistically speaking, what else should we expect them to do? It should also be quite obvious to everyone that, on average, they really don’t have better dogs than our other members. However, there is one very bad aspect of our testing that we simply must address. There is an undeniable negative stigma associated with “failing” a breed test. For some, there is even a negative stigma associated with getting less than a perfect score! Worse yet, members often compete with each other for the highest score. This is just plain

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crazy. Members should take no personal pride in gettingthe highest score. After all, the dog is only proving what hewas born with and his handler simply let him show it. Similarly, there should be no shame in “failing”. We probably shouldn’t even use the word “fail” at all. “Notpassed” would be much better. It’s interesting to note that the German test form actually translates to “not passed”. “Not passed” does not mean failed, or rotten, or no good. Itonly means “not proven”. I think we have to learn to placemuch less emphasis on perfect scores and failing, andmuch more emphasis on proved and not proved.

Fortunately, the breeding regulations recognize that variouscircumstances and bad luck can affect the outcome of a breed test. For this reason, there are many ways that adog can be certified for breeding. In summary, thebreeding regulations require that a dog meet the following requirements before it can be bred under the auspices of the VDD:

CERTIFICATION FOR BREEDING [This list has been updated to reflect the currentrequirements for breeding certification.]

The dog must have passed at least one of the followingbreed tests or association tests: VJP, HZP VGP, VSwP,Hegewald or Armbruster test, with a minimum achievementof a SUFFICIENT score in the ability categories of Tracking and Independent Search in Water with Dense Cover.

The dog must have shown no gun sensitivity or gameshyness in the field or water.

The dog must pass a toughness test. This is done byevaluating aggression toward predators.

Disqualifying Deficiencies:

�� Hereditary disease (e.g., Hip Dysplasia) �� Insufficient conformation or coat �� Teeth deficiencies (overbite, under bite,

cross bite, narrow positioned fang teeth, missing teethother than P1)

�� Entropian or ectropian eyes �� Malformed or deficient sexual organs �� Natural bobbed or crooked tail �� Mental deficiencies (gun shy/sensitive,

game shy, very nervous, fear biter) �� Color anomalies (black, pure white or

pure yellow, or yellow roan; or dogs with light noseleather)

�� Different (variegated) eye color or glasseye (walleye)

Mating of a black (schwarzschimmel) DD to another black DD or to a solid brown DD (including those with whitemarkings) is prohibited. ED Note: This Newsletter appreciates Group Canada and its Editor Sandy Hodson for sharing this article with GNA.

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OFFICIAL GNA TEST SCHEDULE Submit ALL paperwork to the TEST DIRECTOR.

VJP: Test Fee $85 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS

9 -11 Mar

Southeast Hunter Nashville TN Percy Priest

TD: Jim Seeley, P.O. Box 1302, Smyrna TN 37167, 615-459-5390 seeleyjj@comcast.net TC: Jim Seeley, seeleyjj@comcast.net 615-459-5390

send e-mail w/entry

28 -29 Apr

Midwest North Janesville MN

TD: Chris Schmidt, 61405 187th St, Janesville MN 56048, 507-245-3070 chris.schmidt@towdistributing.com TC: Chris Schmidt, chris.schmidt@towdistributing.com 507-245-3070

HZP: Test Fee $100 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS

9 -10 Sep

Atlantic Jackson NJ

TD: Bob Secoura, 3205 Buck Run Trail, Wake Forest NC 27587, 919 562-2144 psecoura@nc.rr.com TC: Jon Prescott, clanprescott@optonline.net 973 656-0531

9 -10 Sep

Midwest North Janesville MN

TD: Chris Schmidt, 61405 187th St, Janesville MN 56048, 507-245-3070 chris.schmidt@towdistributing.com TC: Chris Schmidt, chris.schmidt@towdistributing.com

9 -10 Sep

Great Plains Harrold SD

TD: Lynda Franklin-Krull, 31848 207th St, Harrold SD 57536, 605-875-3383 lyndaf@venturecomm.net TC: Lynda Franklin-Krull, lyndaf@venturecomm.net

9 -10 Sep

Great Plains Torrington WY

TD: Mark Heuer, 3321 Dillon Avenue, Cheyenne WY 82001, 1-307-778-9510 mark@dayweather.com TC: Mark Heuer, mark@dayweather.com 1-307-778-9510

test full

15 -17 Sep

Southeast Hunter Nashville TN Percy Priest

TD: Jim Seeley, po Box 1302, Smyrna TN 37167, 615-459-5390 seeleyjj@comcast.net TC: Jim Seeley, seeleyjj@comcast.net 615-459-5390

Include email w/ entry

15 -15 Sep

Wild West Logan UT Bud Phelps WMA

TD: Lynn S. Whiteley, 5839 S. 6700 W., Hooper UT 84315, 801-985-5958 salzmarsch@comcast.net TC: Lynn S. Whiteley, salzmarsch@comcast.net 801-985-5958

Test Full

16 -17 Sep

Great Plains Watertown SD

TD: Leigh Betsch, 20661 471 Ave, Brookings SD 57006, 605-690-6025 ltbetsch@mmm.com TC: Larry Houck, houck11@wat.midco.net 605-886-9436

17 -17 Sep

Atlantic Middletown PA

TD: Fred Turjan, 1218 Foxianna Road, Middletown 17057, (717) 930-3549 fturjan@comcast.net TC: Scott Shirey, shireys@pa.net (717) 245-9808

20 -23 Sep

Great Lakes McConnelsville OH ARMBRUSTER

TD: Jim Wion, 2703 Marble Springs Rd, Barnhart MO 63012-2327, 636-475-4530 jwion@juno.com TC: Dan Crusey, dhcrusey@msn.com 937-246-5807

30Sep -1 Oct

Midwest North Twin Cities MN

TD: Jim Strilich, 13784 Blue Wing Drive, Rogers MN 55374, 763 428 6432 nedsorley@usfamily.net TC: Ned Sorley, nedsorley@usfamily.net 763 479 6760

30Sep -1 Oct

Wild West Logan UT

TD: Shane Loveland, 262 West 1025 South, Garland UT 84312, 435-257-2808 Shane@vomwasatch.com TC: Shane Loveland, Shane@vomwasatch.com 435-257-2808

Test is Full

30Sep -1 Oct

Great Plains Grand Island NE

TD: Jill Manring, 47305 375th Rd, Ravenna NV 68869, 308-452-4333 wildflugel@nctc.net TC: Jill Manring, 308-452-4333

Test is Full

30Sep -1 Oct

Great Lakes Pioneer OH Area Farms

TD: William B. English, 8831 Skure Road, Pittsford MI 49271, 517-523-2042 jagermeister@dmci.net TC: Todd Seiler, qodtodd@sbcglobal.net 419-485-8369

7 -8 Oct Heartland TD: Don Klinkhammer, 4368 180th St., Clinton IA 52732-8820, 563-242-0695

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fasenjager@dybb.com TC: Mike Drury, mdrury@cis.net 563-242-0157

14 -15 Oct

Big Rivers Jet OK Crissup Ranch

TD: Jim Wion, 2703 Marble Springs Rd., Barnhart MO 63012-2327, 636-475-4530 jwion@attwb.net TC: Chad Crissup, chad@doubleeaglealloys.com 918-299-6964

Provide email w/ entry

27 -27 Oct

Southeast Hunter Fayetteville NC Sandhills Game

TD: Forrest Moore, 2898 Denney Rd, Cataula GA 31804, 706-582-2793 forrest@vommoorehaus.com TC: Jim Smith, jsmith5705@nc.rr.com 910-864-4151

w/o hare track, test full

4 -5 Nov Southeast Hunter Thomasville GA Area farms

TD: Dave Brewer, 7940 Front Beach Road, Panama City FL 32407, 850-320-0930 davebrewer1@gmail.com TC: James Rex, jrex@flywayspecialties.com 229-224-1627

w/o hare track

4 -5 Nov Atlantic Everett PA Green Ranch

TD: Jill Manring, 47305 375th St., Ravenna NE 68869, 308-452-4333 wildflugel@nctc.net TC: Jeff Green, jeff@green-ranch.com 814-977-5458

10 -10 Nov

Southeast Hunter Selma AL

TD: Jim Seeley, PO Box 1302, Smyrna TN 37167, 615-459-5390 seeleyjj@comcast.net TC: Jim Seeley, seeleyjj@comcast.net 615-459-5390

Send email w/entry; FULL

18 -19 Nov

Big Rivers Lake Jackson TX Brown Property

TD: Kevin Sherrodd, 206 Moss Rose Lane, Lake Jackson TX 77566, 979.292.0770 kevin@vomsendero.com TC: Bruce Schuler, bruceschuler@hotmail.com 713.802.0847

Include email w/ entry

8 -9 Sep Midwest North Janesville MN

TD: Chris Schmidt, 61405 187th St, Janesville MN 56048, 507-245-3070 chris.schmidt@towdistributing.com TC: Chris Schmidt, chris.schmidt@towdistributing.com 507-245-3070

VGP: Test Fee $150, day or overnight track DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS

9 -10 Sep

Great Lakes Pioneer OH Area Farms

TD: Jim Jones, 23482 CR 4, Elkhart IN 46514, 574 206-9465 injjones@aol.com TC: Todd A. Seiler, qodtodd@sbcglobal.net 419-485-8369

14 -15 Sep

Midwest North Nekoosa WI

TD: Gordon Spaete, 17215 Lake Court, Galesville TX 54630, 608 582 4216 gspaete@triwest.net TC: Mike Hack, mwhack@wctc.net 715 834 9254

test full

15 -16 Sep

Atlantic Middletown PA

TD: Fred Turjan, 1218 Foxianna Road, Middletown PA 17057, (717) 930-3549 fturjan@comcast.net TC: Scott Shirey, shireys@pa.net (717) 245-9808

Test Full

16 -17 Sep

Wild West Logan UT Bud Phelps WMA

TD: Lynn S. Whiteley, 5839 S 6700 W, Hooper UT 84315, 801-985-5958 salzmarsch@comcast.net TC: Lynn S. Whiteley, 801-985-5958

30Sep -1 Oct

Wild West Boise ID

TD: Bruce L. Anderson, 5408 Foothills Drive, Berthoud CO 80513, 970-532-0455 VomZeder12@aol.com TC: Joe Kelly, Kellyjv9@aol.com 208-378-1297

Test Full

7 -8 Oct Midwest North Eau Claire WI

TD: Dave Swanson, 5901 North Shore Drive, Eau Claire WI 54703, 715 834 9254 dtswan82@hotmail.com TC: Dave Swanson, 715 834 9254

test full

7 -8 Oct Atlantic Houtzdale PA Warriors Mark

TD: Nancy Bohs, 433 Stokes Rd., Shamong NJ 08088-8924, 609-654-6005 nbohs@altmoor.com TC: Al White, cdwhite@adelphia.com 814-624-5197

14 -15 Oct

Great Plains Valley Falls KS

TD: Jill Manring, 47305 375th Rd, Ravenna NV 68869, 308-452-4333 wildflugel@nctc.net TC: Larry Martin, larrymartin@direcway.com 785-945-3411

2 open slots

21 -22 Oct

Heartland Chelsea IA private propert

TD: Leonard Chase, 1430 E County Rd., Basco IL 62313-2140, 217-743-6304 lchase@hughes.net TC: Wendel Richardt, none listed 319-396-0240

28 -29 Oct

Southeast Hunter Fayetteville NC Sandhills Game

TD: Forrest E. Moore, 2898 Denny Rd., Cataula GA 31804, 706-582-2793 forrest@vommoorehaus.com TC: Jim Smith, jsmith@nc.rr.com 910-864-4151

blood track dab method

11 -12 Southeast Hunter TD: Jim Seeley, PO Box 1302, Smyrna TN 37167, 615-459-5390 Send email w/

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entry; full

2 -3 Dec Big Rivers Lake Jackson TX Brown Ranch

TD: Geoff Mathews, 8 Hemlock Lane, Mansfield ME 02048, (508) 339-3765 geoffandlea@verizon.net TC: Kevin Sherrodd, kevin@vomsendero.com 979.292.0770

include email w/ entry

Breed Show: Test Fee $75 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS

20 -23 Sep

Great Lakes McConnelsville OH ARMBRUSTER

TD: Lynn S. Whiteley, 5839 S 6700 W, Hooper UT 84315, 801-985-5958 salzmarsch@comcast.net TC: Lynn S. Whiteley, salzmarsch@comcast.net 801-985-5958

10 -10 Dec

Wild West Caldwell ID Paul Trout Farm

TD: Lynn S. Whiteley, 5839 S 6700 W, Hooper UT 84315, 801-985-5958 salzmarsch@comcast.net TC: Paul Trout, vomorion@velocitus.net (208) 454-8271

BTR: Test Fee $35 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS

9 -10 Sep

Great Plains Harrold SD

TD: Lynda Franklin-Krull, 31848 207th Street, Harrold SD 57536, 605-875-3383 lyndaf@venturecomm.net TC: Lynda Franklin-Krull, lyndaf@venturecomm.net 605-875-3383

VswPO: 20/40 hour blood track test: Test Fee $150 DEADLINE to ENTER: 30 days prior to test

DATE CHAPTER / PLACE TEST DIRECTOR and Coordinator COMMENTS 1 -2 Feb Southeast Hunter

Cataula GA Mead Westvaco

TD: Forrest Moore, 2898 Denney Rd., Cataula GA 31804, (706) 582-2793 forrest@vommoorehaus.com TC: Forrest Moore, forrest@vommoorehaus.com (706) 582-2793

20 Hour

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September 06

9-10 Harrold SD Great Plains Btr: Lynda Franklin-Krull 605-875-3383

9-10 Jackson NJ Atlantic HZP: Bob Secoura 919 562-2144

9-10 Janesville MN Midwest North HZP: Chris Schmidt 507-245-3070

9-10 Harrold SD Great Plains HZP: Lynda Franklin-Krull 605-875-3383

9-10 Torrington WY Great Plains HZP: Mark Heuer 1-307-778-9510 test full

9-10 Pioneer OH Area Farms

Great Lakes VGP: Jim Jones 574 206-9465

14-15 Nekoosa WI Midwest North VGP: Gordon Spaete 608 582 4216 test full

15-17 Nashville TN Percy Priest

Southeast Hunter HZP: Jim Seeley 615-459-5390 Include email w/ entry

15-16 Middletown PA Atlantic VGP: Fred Turjan (717) 930-3549 Test Full

15 Logan UT Bud Phelps WMA

Wild West HZP: Lynn S. Whiteley 801-985-5958 Test Full

16-17 Logan UT Bud Phelps WMA

Wild West VGP: Lynn S. Whiteley 801-985-5958

16-17 Watertown SD Great Plains HZP: Leigh Betsch 605-690-6025

17 Middletown PA Atlantic HZP: Fred Turjan (717) 930-3549

20-23 McConnelsville OH ARMBRUSTER

Great Lakes Breed Show: Lynn S. Whiteley 801-985-5958

20-23 McConnelsville OH ARMBRUSTER

Great Lakes HZP: Jim Wion 636-475-4530

23 Patrick SC Cooper Black

Southeast Hunter Training Day: Scott Crabtree 704-865-9971 Cooper Black Field Trial Grounds

30-Oct 1 Twin Cities MN Midwest North HZP: Jim Strilich 763 428 6432

30-Oct 1 Logan UT Wild West HZP: Shane Loveland 435-257-2808 Test is Full

30-Oct 1 Grand Island NE Great Plains HZP: Jill Manring 308-452-4333 Test is Full

30-Oct 1 Pioneer OH Area Farms

Great Lakes HZP: William B. English 517-523-2042

30-Oct 1 Boise ID Wild West VGP: Bruce L. Anderson 970-532-0455 Test Full

October 06

7-8 Eau Claire WI Midwest North VGP: Dave Swanson 715 834 9254 test full

7-8 Clinton IA private propert

Heartland HZP: Don Klinkhammer 563-242-0695

7-8 Houtzdale PA Warriors Mark

Atlantic VGP: Nancy Bohs 609-654-6005

14-15 Valley Falls KS Great Plains VGP: Jill Manring 308-452-4333 2 open slots

14-15 Jet OK Crissup Ranch

Big Rivers HZP: Jim Wion 636-475-4530 Provide email w/ entry

21-22 Chelsea IA private propert

Heartland VGP: Leonard Chase 217-743-6304

27 Fayetteville NC Sandhills Game

Southeast Hunter HZP: Forrest Moore 706-582-2793 w/o hare track, test full

28-29 Fayetteville NC Sandhills Game

Southeast Hunter VGP: Forrest E. Moore 706-582-2793 blood track dab method

November 06

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4-5 Thomasville GA Area farms

Southeast Hunter HZP: Dave Brewer 850-320-0930 w/o hare track

4-5 Everett PA Green Ranch

Atlantic HZP: Jill Manring 308-452-4333

10 Selma AL Southeast Hunter HZP: Jim Seeley 615-459-5390 Send email w/entry; FULL

11-12 Selma AL Southeast Hunter VGP: Jim Seeley 615-459-5390 Send email w/ entry; full

18-19 Lake Jackson TX Brown Property

Big Rivers HZP: Kevin Sherrodd 979.292.0770 Include email w/ entry

December 06

2-3 Lake Jackson TX Brown Ranch

Big Rivers VGP: Geoff Mathews (508) 339-3765 include email w/ entry

8-11 Caldwell ID Idaho/Oregon

Wild West Chukar Hunt & Breedshow: Paul Trout 208-454-8271 Everyone welcome

10 Caldwell ID Paul Trout Farm

Wild West Breed Show: Lynn S. Whiteley 801-985-5958

January 07

25-27 Denton TX Radisson Hotel

Big Rivers VDD-GNA Annual Meeting: Brandt Hardy 225-344-2195 Make Reserv. Early @ 800-333-3333 or 940-565-8499

February 07

1-3 Hamilton GA HC Ag Center

Southeast Hunter SEHC Annual Mtg & Auction: Forrest Moore 706-582-2793 Possible Breed Show & Btr

1-2 Cataula GA Mead Westvaco

Southeast Hunter VswPO: Forrest Moore (706) 582-2793 20 Hour

March 07

9-11 Nashville TN Percy Priest

Southeast Hunter VJP: Jim Seeley 615-459-5390 send e-mail w/entry

April 07

28-29 Janesville MN Midwest North VJP: Chris Schmidt 507-245-3070

September 07

8-9 Janesville MN Midwest North HZP: Chris Schmidt 507-245-3070

Litter / Puppy Listings

"A" vom Langen-Sporn

17 July - Whelped 1 male

1 female

Cory Feistner, Woonsocket, SD, H-605-796-4264, C-605-350-6800, coryf@santel.net, Web: http://www.feistners-hunting.com/drahthaars.htm Dam: Greta III vom Altmoor, 188634, Brsch, DOB: 16.8.2002, ZR ZR 185/02,

11/10, 57/57, VJP-66, HZP-174, HD Free Sire: Aaron vom Bandorfer-Forst, 190670, Schwsch, DOB: 13.4.2003, ZR 062/03,

8/10, 62/62, VJP-71, HZP-231 Hege, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available

09/11

"A" vom Blauen Hügel

30 May - Whelped 2 males

Chris Thomas, Hunter, KS, H-(785) 529-2335, W-(913) 352-6335, C-(785) 545-5905, topher_1@hotmail.com, Web: http://www.vommoorehaus.com/dogs/avomblauenhuegel Dam: Indra vom Moorehaus, 193056, Brsch, DOB: 30.1.2004, ZR Pending,

9/7, 61/61, VJP-63, HZP-180, HD Free Sire: Yan vom Wildflügel, 180581, Braun mit Brfl, DOB: 1.1.2000, ZR 358/00,

9/8, 64/65, VJP-72, HZP-158, HD Free 09/11

"A" vom Graceland

30 May - Whelped 1 male

Corey Humbarger, Wauseon, OH, H-419-335-0288, C-419-345-3975, chumbarger@bright.net, Dam: Gracie vom Seilerhaus, 190470, Brsch, DOB: 18.3.2003,

VJP-76, HZP-178, HD Free Sire: Boris vom Bartigjäger, 191466, Brsch, DOB: 8.6.2003, 53583, ZR 358/03,

11/9, 64/66, VJP-70, HZP-193/223, VGP-I./306TF, Top score Armb 2004, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available

09/11

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"A" vom Marais des Cygnes

19 June - Whelped 1 male

5 females

Charles Thomas, Pleasanton, KS, H-9133528966, C-16202246497, donnat47@yahoo.com, Web: http://www.vommoorehaus.com/dogs/charlie Dam: Felda vom Moorehaus, 190504, Brsch, DOB: 26.3.2003, ZR *,

VJP-71, HZP-152, HD Free Sire: Duke vom Moorehaus, 186286, Brsch, DOB: 20.12.2001, ZR 313/01,

10/9, VJP-70, HZP-172, HD Free 09/11

"C" vom Desert Dancer

8 June - Whelped 2 males

Kit Critchlow, Scottsdale, AZ, Web: http://www.DesertDancerHunting.com Dam: Betty vom Rainmaker, 185403, Brsch, DOB: 12.6.2001,

VJP-75, HZP-169, VGP-I./336ÜF, Btr, Dead Game Guiding, 4H field search, HD Free

Sire: Baron vom Wiredhaus, 177755, Brsch, DOB: 24.1.1999, 51114, ZR 224/99, 10/10, VJP-67, HZP-188, VGP-II./294TF, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available

09/12

"F" vom Kennedy 31 July - Whelped

3 males

Kyle Graf, Park Falls, WI, H-715-762-3531, kgraf@centurytel.net, Web: http://fp1.centurytel.net/drahthaar/ Dam: Ember vom Kennedy, 195 297, Schwsch, DOB: 2.9.2004, ZR Pending,

10/10, 59/60, VJP-64, HZP-162, HD Free Sire: Chief vom Herbstwind, 193 064, Brsch, DOB: 30.1.2004,

9/10, VJP-69, HZP-180, HD Free 09/25

"A3" vom Kervinshof

15 September - Expected

Shelby L. Kervin, Elgin, OK, H-580-492-5338, shelbyk@sirinet.net, Web: http://www.vomkervinshof.com Dam: Anka v.d. Emmelsumer Schleuse, 184938, Brsch, 51525, ZR ZR 080/01,

10/10, VJP-72, HZP-226 Hege, VGP-I./334, HD Free Sire: Greif vom Bockenhagen, 190994, Schwsch, BD 2004, ZR ZR 124/03,

9/11, VJP-73, HZP-230 Hege, VGP-I./346, Btr, HD Free Performance Breeding

11/10

"C" vom Baileyshaus 16 October - Expected

Earl Bailey, Lawton, OK, H-580-357-3196, C-580-284-4208, ebaileysr@hotmail.com, Dam: Hannah vom Kervinshof, 177989, Brsch, DOB: 1.2.1999, 51160, ZR 372/99,

7/8, 61/62, VJP-75, HZP-180, VGP-I./312, Btr, HD Free Sire: Blitz III v.d. Jägerhütte, 185681, Brsch, DOB: 21.8.2001, 51935, ZR 200/01,

11/9, 65/65, VJP-67, HZP-180, VGP-III./278TF, Btr, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available Performance Breeding

12/11

"B" vom Bayou Rouge 17 October - Expected

Damon Juneau, Ville Platte, LA, H-318-359-8651, W-318-359-8651, C-318-359-8651, dljuneau@gmail.com, Dam: Anja lll Jägerhütte, 185623, Brsch, DOB: 26.7.2001, 53135, ZR 182/01,

10/8, 57/58, VJP-73, HZP-191, VGP-0/ll./272TF, Btr, HD Free Sire: Atze vom Altruppiner Rhin, 193192, Schwsch, DOB: 9.2.2004, 51702, ZR pending,

11/12, 66/67, VJP-69, HZP-187, VGP-I./324, Test results for genetic disorders available Performance Breeding

12/12

"A" v. den Meadow Lakes

24 October - Expected

Jenny Horstman, Wasilla, AK, H-907-376-5643, C-907-841-4596, jenny@matnet.com, Web: http://meadowlakes.us/drahthaar.htm Dam: Gabby vom tapferen Herzen, 188419, Schwsch, DOB: 17.6.2002, 47049, ZR ZR 133/02,

10/11, 60/61, VJP-67, HZP-173/183 Armb, VGP-II./269, Btr, HD Free Sire: Lord III v.d. Wupperaue, 186752, Brsch, DOB: 19.1.2002, ZR ZR 116/02,

11/12, 67/68, VJP-74, HZP-0/180, HD Free Test results for genetic disorders available

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