Feb. 2008
Treasurers Report
by Laura Pavelko
Health and Suggested Reading
by Marla Campbell
If would like to learn more about raw diet for you dog, you can join the Raw Feeding Email list. There is a great number of educated long-term raw feeders on this list, who can provide you info on their learning journey, and how they feed their dogs. You'll find out really quickly that there isn't a lot involved with feeding a correct diet. This list keeps strictly "on topic", so you won't be distracted by other information, nor people trying to sell you stuff.
If your Vet would like to learn more about this type of diet, please refer them to this yahoo group RawVet.
Fund Raising
by Kathy Smith
Hello everyone
As we welcome in the New Year and all the new additions to the King Shepherd family lets not forget the expenses, those services that we all appreciate such as websites, shows, awards, dinners, get-togethers etc is all dependent on your support.
A quick reminder that KSCI items make great gifts for almost everyone on your list and it supports our club. And for those of you who live in cold country or just those who just like the feel of a great sweatshirt, we now have King Shepherd sweatshirts sporting Hunter top KSCI winner of 2007.
So check out our site at: http://www.cafepress.com/kingshepherd
Thank you for your support.
All proceeds from fundraising events/items go directly back to the running of the KSCI.
The EPI (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency) Research Fund has been established to help fund research [at Texas A&M Univeristy] aimed at identifying the EPI genetic marker(s) in dogs and developing a screening test. Such a test would help breeders identify carrier animals, so that responsible breeding decisions can be made. Please help raise money for *EPI RESEARCH* just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.
Select *EPI RESEARCH FUND* as your charity
Kings in the Spotlight
OFF TO THE SHOWS
Aurorahs Pharaoh
Dave Keith
THE JOY OF A COMPANION
Hoss of Amy’s Acres
Mike Rankin
Would you like to see your dog’s pictures and accomplishments highlighted? Or would like to know more about a particular King? Send suggestions, pictures and articles to the newsletter design team
Recipe
Statin Balls
Ingredients
10 pounds hamburger meat [cheap]
1 lg. box of Total cereal
1 lg. box oatmeal
1 jar of wheat germ
1 1/4 cup veg oil
1 1/4 cup of unsulfured molasses
10 raw eggs AND shells [crushed]
10 envelopes of unflavored gelatin
pinch of salt
Mix all ingredients together, much like you would a meatloaf. Roll into bite size balls .Divide into freezer bags and freeze. Thaw as needed and feed raw!
Note: Substitute Knox Joint Gelatin for dogs with joint problems. Feed sparingly as these will put weight on a dog.
Extras!
Cookie Cutters
If you want to make your own dog cookies or cut cookies for humans in canin-themed shapes check out
They boast more than 700 origonal cookie cutter designs (not all dogs).
Please, if there is something missing that you feel is important, let the newsletter design team know. We are always looking for new ideas and volunteers to help.
Events
2008
- Holiday Party - December 13, 2008
May
- KSCI Spring Fest - May 3-4, 2008 - Engleside Inn, Beach Haven, NJ
July
- KSCI Summer Fest - July 26-27
September
- KSCI Fall Fest - September 20-21
Upcoming Shows
Please check out the following site for the most current calendars and information:
ARBA — www.arba.org
ARBA's mission is to promote and educate dog fancier's about rare breed dogs. Part of that mission is through conformation shows.
NCA [National Canine Association] — www.nationalcanine.com
There is a growing interest in the rare breeds being exhibited throughout the world in recent years. The NCA provides another venue for the rare breeds to compete for national titles.
Rarities/NAKC — www.raritiesinc.ca
Rarities is North America's fasting growing conformation dog club who believe in keeping the fun in dog shows, come out and experience it.
We will do our best to give advanced notice of all of our shows to allow more King Shepherds the opportunity to participate.
2008 Top Dog Standings
by Ann Dobrzynski
No Shows yet this year but the show season is getting ready to start. Good luck to everyone this coming year.
Dog Breeding
by Jane Anderson
(reprinted with permission)
In our society, breeding dogs is not a right. It is a privilege that far too many people take for granted. We are guardians of our dogs, and we must ensure when we breed that we do the best by the dogs, and the best for the new puppy owners.
Learning
- You need to be open to learning. If you already think you know everything, then you are wasting your time reading this page.
- Most people, however, are smart enough to know that learning is a never ending process.(read more...)
Copyright ©2007-2008, KSCI. All rights reserved.
All pictures affiliated with this newsletter are secured by copyright and may not be used without written permission of the owner.
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Being a member has its rewards:
•You are entitled to vote on member-related club issues (Single, 1 vote; Family, 2 votes)•You will be given a discount on KSCI show fees•You will receive special club updates and information via email•You will receive our quarterly newsletterYou can access our Membership Form in the Files section of our Yahoo! Groups and either print it out and mail it in with your payment, or you can click on the “Submit by Email” button and we will process your membership once payment has been received. You will be notified by email once we have processed your membership.
Your membership fees go toward the cost of hiring judges, purchasing ribbons and awards, and all the other overhead expenses involved in running the club. It is also a great way to show your support for the club.
Zeus, Kipling, Lance and Alyse
TK's Troy
Dara
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