Every Month Something REALLY BIG Happened
August: NMPWD Water Trial
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By: Mary Nottingham
The first of the 2012 Nutmeg water trials were held on Saturday August 25, and Sunday August 26 in Monroe, CT. The weather during both days was magnificent which contributed to the excitement and fun of the water trials. There was a terrific turnout in the numbers of members who came to compete, as well as, watch and support those of us trialing our dogs.
There were some spectacular results during the two-day event.
Read More About the Event and the Qualifiers
September: NMPWD Water Trial
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By: Jane Freeman
If two days of weather could be more different it was the weekend of the Farmington trial with hurricane conditions on Saturday and clear blue skies on Sunday. To all those Stewards, many of them Nutmeg members, who busted their butts to get us thru Saturday, our deepest appreciation, you're the best. To our judge, Frank Cardillino, who kept his sense of humor and positive attitude and then stayed to help us break down, there aren't enough words to express our gratitude.
Read More About the Event and the Qualifiers
October: PWDCA Nationals at Lake Geneva
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By: As relayed by Oz (aka The Wiz) to Peter Forgach
It was a long drive to Nationals at lovely Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Finding a parking spot was a bit of an issue but dad found one. Not sure why the RVs and trucks had to take up some of the prime spots. It really felt good to get out of the car and stretch our legs in one of the two dog runs provided. They finally thought of what we really needed. We got to our rooms that were certainly were nice and comfy. Zoe, my sister, and I each got a comfortable bed. Mom & dad were allowed to sleep there as well!
After unloading the car...
November: AKC's Pick of the Litter Podcast
Interviews with our Terri Pecora and Ylisa Kunz
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Did you know... AKC has a monthly podcast called Pick of the Litter and in November one of the topics was Presidential Dogs. Our own Terri Pecora and Ylisa Kunz were interviewed to give information concerning the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
December: AKC Agility Invitational
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By:Rebecca Sliger
This year at the AKC Agility Invitational held in Orland FL on December 15 & 16 the PWD's were represented by the following:
- Ebb Tide's Sunkist By A Tradewind owned by Sue Zgol & Mike Ihrig
- Bayswater's Rowdy Jack Tar owned by Charles F. Bubert & Candi K. Bubert
- Sequel To A Perfect Storm owned by Ann Peereboom
- Fishbay's Co River Ind Tribes owned by Rebecca Sliger & David Sliger
- Neocles Pepin Waves Of Hope owned by Sandra M Kott & Katie Barrett-Kramer
Taken from the PWCDCA Chat list Rebecca Sliger shared these highlights...
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