| THE STANDARD
THE BULLDOG CLUB OF UTAH
January 2010
A Word from Dave
Dear Friends and Members of the Bulldog Club of Utah,
I look back with pride at the depth and responsiveness to which members
of our club have responded to the call to serve. I am also proud of the
Board and individuals we have been able to support and the work they have
accomplished.
As we look to the future, I feel we need to focus our energies to have
an even greater impact.
1. We have a youth movement in the club, and with bright young children
a chance to secure the future of our club and our passion “The Bulldog.”
2. Our rights as responsible pet owners are being challenged. We need
to remain vigilant, aware and informed about legislation changes brought
by the vocal few, that threaten our present ability to keep and promote
the best interests of our purebred Bulldogs.
3. Continue to put on the best damn Specialty around.
As we build on the achievements and lessons of those before us, we are
committed to synergistically working to achieve these goals.
We whole-heartedly invite your ideas and participation.
Sincerely,
Dave Johnson, President
What’s Been Going On?
Well, way back in October, the Bulldog Club held it’s annual Election
Meeting and Halloween Costume Party. Pat Hansen had lots of fun games
for the Bulldogs and the kids, and as usual, we caused a bit of traffic
jam in Murray Park—everyone LOVES the Bulldogs! New members Sheri
Martinez and Jim and Katherine Seeberger came to join the fun, as well
a a number of “interested parties.” Pat and her hospitality
crew (aka Pat’s daughters) brought pizzas and everyone else brought
their potluck contribution, thus assuring that, once again, we had waaaay
too much food. But it was GREAT food.
When the dust had cleared, the new officers and Board of Directors were
introduced:
Dave Johnson, President
Becklyn Thee, V.P.
Liz Coates, Secretary
Susan Tibbitts, Treasurer
Shar Kynaston, Darilyn Johnson, Vinnie Manurino,
Kriss Durrant and Josh Schreiner
Thanks to all who agreed to serve for 2010!
Many thanks also go to those who served so admirably and capably in 2009!
Vice-President Becklyn Thee has agreed to act as our our legislative liason.
She will keep us abreast of, and informed about, any new legislation,
locally and statewide, that may affect our ability to keep our dogs. She
is already “digesting” the impact that Las Vegas’ mandatory
spay and neuter ordinance may have on us all one day. Keep an eye peeled
for updates from Becklyn.
Josh is also still our steadfast Webmaster. Check out all the great stuff
that he and Rebekah have put up there for us—lots of photographs
from the last year. We can always use more photos of dogs, so send yours
to Josh. Your dog can be a star!
DUES ARE DUE!
According to our bylaws, membership dues are due for renewal on February
1st, and considered delinquent on February 28th. If you have not already
done so, please renew your membership. If you wish to make no changes
to your membership category, please send your check for $10/person to
the Treasurer:
Susan Tibbitts
14490 Majestic Oaks Ln.
Herriman, Utah 84096-4642
Please don’t let your membership lapse! If you do, you’ll
miss out on all of our fun activities, the fabulous newsletter, and have
to go through that embarrassing business of being voted on as a “new”
member……
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COMING EVENTS
On Saturday February 13, 2010, at 4 p.m., the Bulldog Club of Utah’s
General Membership meeting will be held at the home of Susan Tibbitts,
in Herriman. We will have a guest speaker, from MidValley Animal Clinic
speak to us about the growing problem of “Bladder Stones in Bulldogs”,
how to recognize the signs that your dog might be suffering from them,
how to treat your dog for stones and how to avoid having stones show up
again in your breeding program. Since the latest statistics indicate that
something over 16% of all Bulldogs are experiencing some sort of stone-related
problem, it is a subject that we should all be concerned about. A late
lunch/early dinner will be served; please feel free to bring your favorite
beverage, snack or dessert. Please R.S.V.P. to Susan Tibbitts (801.571.9248;
eviltwin9@q.com) so that we may have adequate seating. Please feel free
to invite your dog-y friends, even if they do not have a Bulldog, the
poor things. Call or e-mail for directions.
Saturday March 13 ,2010 Easter Parade at a location & time yet to
be determined, but rest assured, it will be a lot of fun. More details
to follow. Call Pat Hansen for info: 801.209.9293-or check the website.
Junior Showmanship Clinic: We will be holding a clinic/demonstration for
our up and coming, aspiring Junior Handlers! If you have kids or grandchildren,
age 9 -18, that are interested in joining in the family craziness of showing
dogs, this will be the perfect opportunity to find out what it is all
about. We are uncertain of the date or location just yet, but it will
be after everyone’s Easter break, and before the Specialty and Cluster
Shows. If you are not familiar with Junior Showmanship, it differs from
the regular classes in that the dog is not judged, but how well the handler
presents the dog to the Judge. If you have a Junior that might be interested,
please let Susan Tibbitts know (801.571.9248; eviltwin9@q.com) The clinic
will be free of charge, although we would absolutely never turn down a
donation of dog food or cash to our Rescue Fund.
Wednesday May 5, 2010: The Bulldog Club of Utah’s Seventh and Eighth
Annual Specialty Shows: The show committees are forming, but we can always
use more help. If you can offer your time or expertise, raffle items or
$$$$$, please contact the Show Secretary Liz Coates (435.899.1330; crunch_7@gotsky.com).
There’s always lots to do and never enough bodies. C’mon—it’ll
be FUN!
“Life is tough. Wear a helmet.”-----Zelda
BULLDOG CLUB OF UTAH
Trophy Donations
Please support the Bulldog Club of Utah’s Trophy Fund. Donations
received by April 21, 2010 will be listed in the catalog.
Please make checks payable to BCU, and mail to:
Liz Coates
2624 N. Clark Bench Rd.
Kanab, Utah 84741-8141
crunch_7@gotsky.com
435.899.1330
We’ll Bill You
Best of Breed…..$50 Best Opposite Sex…..$40 Best of Winners…$35
Winners…………$25 Best in Sweeps………$40
Best Junior…..….$25
BOS Sweeps……$35 Any Full Class………$30 First
Any Class….$25
2nd-4 Class…… $20 Reserve……………...$25
Sweeps Class……$25
Best Puppy……..$40 Veteran Dog…………$20
Veteran Bitch …$20
AND DON’T FORGET YOUR AD FOR THE CATALOG!!
CATALOG ADVERTISING
Deadline April 21, 2010
BLACK AND WHITE ONLY
Business Card……………………$10.00
Half Page………………………….$15.00
Full Page…………………………..$25.00
Please send copy to:
Liz Coates
Crunch_7@gotsky.com
Please make checks payable to the Bulldog Club of Utah
And mail to:
2624 N. Clark Bench Road
Kanab, Utah 84741-8141
Bulldog Boosters
$1 per line
to be listed in the catalog
In Memoriam
Living Champs
Best Friends
Brags
Whatever
Send to Liz Coates
RESCUE REPORT: Rescue has been relatively busy lately. December saw two
owner-surrenders in one week.
“Jake” came from out in the Uintah Basin. His people felt
that with the addition of two children to the family, Jake was not receiving
the attention that they wanted him to have. Arrangements were made, and
Jake was dropped off and then delivered to his new owner, Chris Houston
and his family. Chris is another co-worker of Becklyn Thee’s (you
might remember that “Miss Daisy” went to Raymond Allison,
who also works with Becklyn). We understand that Jake has taken over the
Houston family and household, and has made new friends at the dog park,
become the office mascot, and succeeded in becoming totally spoiled, all
in fairly short order.
Our thanks to the Houston family for opening their home and hearts to
Jake, and a very special thanks to the Bird family, for wanting the best
for their dog, and caring enough about him to see that he went to a responsible
home.
At the same time, Rescue received a call from some folks in Park City,
who had recently been relocated here after spending at least 7 years in
Dubai. Their nearly 7-year old girl, “Betty” decided that
7 years was enough to share her people; unfortunately, she let her people
know that by starting fights with her housemate of the last 7 years. Rather
than continuing to keep them separated and hope for the best, they made
the tremendously difficult choice to place Betty.
Betty is a great little dog! Originally from South Africa, she is the
type of Bulldog from about 100 years ago—40-ish pounds, not too
big, not too heavily boned, which is probably why at 7 years old, she
is in terrific shape, and very healthy. She most definitely deserves people
of her own, with no other dogs. She loves to ride in the car, go for walks
and gets very happy when folks come to see her. Cats and children do not
seem to be a problem for her. Unfortunately, she started having seizure.
Medication seems to have those under control, although she will need to
stay on it for the rest of her life.
If you know of anyone who might be interested in giving Betty a home
with people of her own, please call Susan Tibbitts (801.571.9248)
to arrange for a meeting. She REALLY wants and deserves a family of her
own.
Some sad rescue news: Maddie ,the very over-weight 8 year old girl that
we picked up from the Humane Society of Utah, did not survive until she
found a new home. She died in her sleep soon after moving to Liz Coates
home for some “rehab”.
Shar Kynaston has also taken in several dogs lately, victims of the financial
times and life changes. If you are interested, please contact Shar to
see how her inventory is doing……
Rescue has also recently received some very generous donations from Bob
Pantremeuhl and Susan Himes(Betty’s owners) and also from Beth Lendrum,
who is truly a “friend” of the Bulldog Club of Utah.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
The Philadelphia Eagles have bestowed the “Ed Block Courage Award”
upon he who must not be named, aka Michael Vick. Since the award is given
to a player on each of the 32 NFL teams, with each team’s recipient
chosen by the players, it is perhaps not as “special” as it
might seem. Who knew that it took courage to electrocute and drown dogs
for not performing “adequately” in the fighting ring; or for
using smaller dogs as “bait”? The AKC has written to Jeff
Lurie, the CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles, expressing their disgust with
the Eagles choice. You can view the AKC’s letter online at akc.org.
If you feel that this is a poor choice as a role model, you may also want
to contact Mr. Lurie. His information can be found on the AKC’s
letter.
Now that Mr. Vick has paid his “debt to society” for his interstate
gambling errors, and has “seen the error of his ways” about
the dogs and has become a “sincere” advocate for dogs, he
has also been rewarded with a program on “Black Entertainment Television”,
documenting his newfound awareness. Spare me.
If you are as appalled by these actions as we are, you may want to consider
letting the sponsors and advertisers for NFL Sport and BET that you will
no longer be purchasing their products or watching their programs.-----Editor
“Stupidity has a knack of getting its way.”----Albert Camus
“The Standard” is a non-profit publication and is published
solely for the information and amusement of the members of the Bulldog
Club of Utah. Opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do
not necessarily reflect those of the officers and members of the club.
Permission is hereby granted to use any and all materials found in “The
Standard”, provided due credit is given to the author and to this
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“If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there is not necessarily
anything wrong with you,
but there may be something wrong with your life.”
--Roger Caras
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