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Just going to hybernate till spring!!
Hazell Fuller |
MASCUSA has updated our registry rules and forms.
They are located at www.mascusa.org
Please take some time to familiarize yourself with these rules.
Thank you,
MASCUSA Board of Directors |
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MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Proximity and Knowledge -
Keys to Observation
By
Carmen L. Battaglia, PhD
http://breedingbetterdogs.com/pdfFiles/articles/more-than-meets-the-eye-v2-2008.pdf
"Did you ever wonder why people disagree about the winners at a dog show? We all have at one time or another, but we know from our experiences that what we think we observed usually depends on any things. At most shows it's a matter of where you sit or stand during the judging and what you know about the breed standard, structure and movement. "
****Also in the same article you can read***
THE MYTH ABOUT SHOULDER STRUCTURE |
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Flagtree's Piece Of Cake
Cupcake, in training for the spring herding trials
Owned by Karen Cooper |
**PET OWNERS SPEND AN AVERAGE OF $300 PER YEAR ON FOOD AND TREATS FOR THEIR PET**
****WHY SHOULD YOU BE MISSING OUT ON ALL THAT REVENUE??? ****
Check out Life's Abundance Breeder Program
www.pawsitivelypethealthybreeders.com
KIM GARDNER 602 377-8972 |
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National Pet Dental Month
Just as we care for our teeth daily, our dogs should be no different. Being proactive helps to prevent bad breath, gum disease, and oral infections. In honor of National Pet Dental Health Month, AKC Family Dog magazine offers the following important tips for keeping your dog's teeth and gums clean and healthy:
- Daily brushings at home: Gently brushing your dog's teeth and gum line daily helps to remove any plaque buildup. If you don't brush your dog's teeth regularly, the plaque mineralizes and forms hard tartar. Tartar becomes a spot for bacteria to collect, and the gum recedes from the tooth. If the depression around the tooth known as the sulcus deepens, it could result in severe gum disease.
- Professional cleaning: Regular oral care and professional cleanings can also help keep your dog's chompers clean. Your vet can provide a thorough cleaning and remove any tartar that regular brushings can't.
- Dental toys: Chew toys can also help improve your dog's dental health. Chewing on a nylon or rubber toy helps to scrape away buildup on your dog's teeth.
- Warning signs: You should take your dog to the vet if he has inflamed gums. It could be a sign of severe tooth problems. The most common sign of dental pain is lethargy. It's important to regularly examine your dog's teeth because untreated oral infections could spread to the kidneys, heart, or liver.
For lots more dog-related advice and entertainment check out the digital edition of
AKC Family Dog magazine at:
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The Beautiful Faces of the Miniature American Shepherd
A weekly photo series!
This is Woodridge Just Chillin It.
Owned by Sheila and Gary Hoskins
Please send me your most stunning head shots of your dogs and I will post one or two each week, in the order they are received
Send to editor@mascusa.org |
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4 month old puppies, Jane and Penny,(Bodee granddaughters) going out in the snow for the first time. They loved it.
Our dogs are having a blast in the snow in Kentucky.
Thanks!
Lani Morris |
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WIN PHOTOS & BRAGS!
Everyone's Win photos have been gorgeous so keep them coming and I will post them! Send those brags and a photo to me.
Abingtons Marco Polo "Player:
Sired by Masca # 1Dog 2013 GCh A Kings Castle Abingtons Beau
Dam: Ch Teacup Treasures Princess Kate of Abington
Breeder/Owner/Handler Patti Cutler
Player won Breed, Group and Best in Match at the Madera Canyon Kennel Club Match in Tucson 2-15-14
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CAFEPRESS Winter Specials!
Just listed some really warm items on sale at our MASCUSA Cafepress Store!
Look for the tab that says Winter Specials.
We also listed several new products displaying our Logo design.
Check them out, when you have a moment!
Click on the new products link on the storefront
Happy Shopping!
www.cafepress.com/mascusa |
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Comix by Coleen
Just for grins a new comic every week in the Tuesday Talk!
Coleen Swift is our comic graphic designer for this series and she will be treating us to a new comic every week for the Tuesday Talk Funnies! You can also send a photo to be considered in one of Coleens designs! She said, I don't want peoples' perfect pics, just the accidental ones :-)
Send to ColeenLS@aceweb.com
THANK YOU COLEEN FOR THE WEEKLY GRINS! |
I think that the Working Aussie Source is one of the best locations on the net to find herding trials and clinics!
The opening page is for ASCA Trials but be sure and click on the Other Calendars and the Regional Calendars and other Events of Interest! |
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Herding and Conformation!!!
April 26th and 27th
2 AKC Herding Trials and 2 Open Shows
Broken Arrow, OK
Mid America will be hosting these events for MASCUSA
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AKC HERDING TRIALS!
The Miniature American Shepherd is eligible to compete immediately in AKC Herding Trials! As soon as you receive your AKC/FSS number you can enter an AKC Herding Trial.
Find AKC Herding Trials here!
If you have earned an AKC Herding Title please let me know,
Now that we are eligible to compete in AKC Herding Trials, we want to acknowledge those dogs who are out there earning titles and legs towards titles. |
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Let's have some fun and gather several photos and videos of our dogs herding!!
Send to me and I will place them in a future Tuesday Talk and maybe we can start a photo gallery of minis herding!
Let's do it right away!!
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Your Breed Standard Evaluation and Education Committee needs your help.
Please take a moment to go back and look up the judges that you have shown MAS under. We are trying to gather a list of judges that have actually had "hands-on" experience with our breed. We would greatly appreciate the judge's name, date and location of the show. Please email your information to breedstandardcommittee@gmail.com |
Transfer fees will double if transfers are submitted more than 2 months past the transfer date effective for transfers postmarked after 3/5/14.
The Health Tested Emblem will no longer be provided for any registration transaction. It is recommended that breeders register their health data through the CHIC Program or provide copies of health test documents to new owners effective immediately. |
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Welcome New Members for February!
The following applicants have applied for membership in MASCUSA. Any current member may protest the acceptance of an applicant by emailing board@mascusa.org, and providing the reason for the protest and the full name of the member that is protesting acceptance of the applicant.
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Shyann Haddock-Seng -
Beth Whitman-Pitzer -
Dieter Sundermeier, Ontario -
Carla Bowler-Sundermeier, Ontario -
Erica Beattie, PA -
Lisa Bouffard, TX -
Davis Wall, TX -
Denise Covington, SC -
Georgia Bell Hull, CA -
Stephen Anthony Hull, CA -
Gina Leone, ME -
Eileen McGough, NY -
Doug Nickel, SD -
Janice L. Turner, TX
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ATTENTION PHOTOS NEEDED!
Looking for photos, photos with family, performance photos, training photos and any fun photo you want to share with us! Send the photos to Mindy |
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YOUR BOARD
THE PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER FOR YOU
Karen Keller,
President
Judy Challinger, Vice President
Patricia Davis, Secretary Traci Phillips, Treasurer Board Members Sharon Sloper Sue Fontaine Ellen Friedman-Smith Linda Perry, Past President Denise Albright, many of the photos for TT |
Visit the MASCUSA CAFEPRESS Store
It is receiving a makeover and new designs will be uploaded over the next few weeks!
Click here
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AKC SHOW LINK SECTION
Search for AKC Conformation Shows, Herding Trials, Agility and other performance events. Click Here
Two popular Licensed Superintendents, who have information about upcoming shows and you can enter online thru their sites
ONOFRIO
and
INFODOG |
IABCA
IMPORTANT
Remember to send in your winsheets within 30 days of the show for your points to count!!! |
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PHOTOS PLEASE
PHOTOS
PHOTOS PHOTOS!!!
Send in those favorite photos so we can post them on the Tuesday Talk!
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Thank you for letting us share our wonderful dogs!
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Visit the new MASCUSA website for forms and info about entering the newest AKC Breed, and also for all of our registration forms, including Breeders Listing, Litter Applications and more
Visit MARS (Mini Aussie Rescue) .
Contact the Editor Contact the Registrar |
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