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ear DDear CBARRC Members,With one of the hottest summers on record coming to a close, Iknow we are all looking forward to Fall and cooler weather sothat we can finally get outside with our dogs. If your dogs areanything like ours, they have been panting, drinking bowl afterbowl of water, and looking miserable for months now.And of course the cooler weather and changing seasons meansthat CBARRC will be getting together again soon for our annualFall Fun Day. As we have for several years now, we will betaking over Patuxent River Park in Croom, MD on November 7thfor the day so that our dogs can lure course while their humansenjoy some social time. Please check out the events section ofthe CBARRC website for more details as they become available.In this Issue:Welcome messageSteve Hoffman President1Upcoming Events MD/WV/VA/DC2Bragging Rights Trent D. Prange & Lucy3Member Profile Bruce & Elizabeth Goodman3Medical Article Keeping Your Dog Safe ThisHoliday Season4-8Recipes9-10Crossword10Training Aid Help Is On The WayBy Cari Messick10-13Maze Find The Lost Puppy14Membership Form15Contacts16CBARRC will also be sponsoring the Old Dominion show thisyear. Come out and join us on Sunday October 3rd in Millwood,VA to watch the Ridgebacks hit the ring. Afterwards we will begetting together in the CBARRC tent on show grounds for lunchas well.I’d also like to remind everyone that CBARRC events are opento members and non-members alike. With so many of usinvolved in Rescue, breeding, and our local communities ingeneral, you are definitely encouraged to invite the people youmeet who have Ridgebacks (whether they are purebred ormixed) to visit the club at our Fun Days and other events.Enjoy the rest of the summer!Steve HoffmanPresident, CBARRC
CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBAUTUMN 2010Upcoming EventsCBARRC EventsOld Dominion Kennel Club, RRCUS Supported Entry - Sunday October 3rd, 2010Fall Fun Day - Sunday, November 7th-Patuxent River Park, Croom, MDMARYLANDCatonsville Kennel Club, Inc.Laurel Highlands Kennel AssociationMispillion Kennel Club, Inc.Northeastern Maryland Kennel ClubUpper Marlboro Kennel Club, Inc.National Capital Kennel Club, Inc.Catoctin Kennel ClubOriole Dog Training ClubMaryland Kennel ClubUpper Potomac Valley Kennel ClubTalbot Kennel ClubTalbot Kennel Club, Inc.Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club, Inc.Catoctin Kennel ClubOriole Dog Training ClubOriole Dog Training ClubVIRGINIAAgility Club Of Chatham, VirginiaCentral Virginia Agility ClubGloucester Kennel Club Of VirginiaLangley Kennel ClubMattaponi Kennel ClubMattaponi Kennel ClubMerrimac Dog Training ClubMiddleburg Kennel ClubNew River Valley Kennel ClubPortsmouth Chesapeake Obedience Training ClubTidewater Kennel Club Of Virginia, Inc.Tidewater Tracking Club Of VirginiaVirginia Beach Kennel YAB/O/JSHW/RLYOAGOWest FriendshipCumberlandSalisburyWest FriendshipWest FriendshipWest FriendshipPoint of RocksBaltimoreWest int of n LeesburgBlacksburgHamptonVirginia BeachYorktownVirginia BeachShow 201011/29/201012/3/201012/17/201010/17 1810/23 2411/06 711/10 1111/12 1312/04 0512/10 1212/18 19Show Date11/27 2811/05 0710/16 1710/29 3110/23 2412/12/201010/23 2410/30 3110/23 2410/30 3111/4 52/12/201011/06 7Reg. 12/1/2010Reg. 10/20/201011/19/201010/20/2010Key Code for EventsAG - AgilityRLY - RallyJSHW - Junior ShowmanshipAB - All Breed2 PageTX - Tracking ExcellentO - ObedienceTR - Tracking
CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBAUTUMN 2010Trent D. Prange & LucyLucy has started Coursing this season andhas earned 8 points so far in 3 AKC events.She won the open class at a SHOT event inMarch (a 4 and 3 point major). Then shepicked up one more point in Hanover withan MDIHC club event on the 7-8th of August.At that same event she won Best in Breed oftheir annual Sight Hound Spree competition.The Sight Hound Spree is a combinationLure Coursing and Conformation event.Profiled Member - Bruce and Elizabeth Goodman1.What dogs are currently in your household? We currently have one 6 year old female RR, Valor.2. When did you get your first Ridgeback? And what madeyou decide on one? We got our first RR, Justice, when we livedin Texas in 1997. We were actually at a dog show to meet (gasp)Labrador Retriever breeders when we saw this big red wheatenmale dog sitting with his parents. They were sitting in foldingmetal chairs and he wanted to join them. We watched for closeto 20 minutes while he figured out how to get his 90 or so poundsup in the chair without it folding. We spoke with the owners a bitto find out it was a Rhodesian Ridgeback – we were hooked!3. What is your profession and what do you enjoy doingoutside of the “world of dogs”? I work for a national not forprofit (NISH) whose focus is to employ people with disabilities. Ialso volunteer as the Board Treasurer for Rhodesian RidgebackRescue (www.ridgebackrescue.org). Bruce works for the federal government.4. Favorite activity with your dog(s)? We like to run with our RR. Bruce ran 12 miles with Valor for the endurancetrail at the Gettysburg RR Specialty. We enjoy lure coursing and have tried some agility but that is harder with busy workschedules.5. Any memorable or funny story about you and your dog(s) youwould like to share? While we love our female, most of our funnystories involve our former male and his desire to eat anything. Duringhis lifetime, Justice managed to steal or eat paper products, pizza,chicken, chocolate truffles, Thanksgiving turkey and a Christmas ham.The last of these thefts occurred at my parents’ house during lunch. Theham had been left momentarily unattended on the kitchen counter, whileBruce and I sat in an adjoining room. My father yelled “Justice – No!”As we jumped to our feet, we quickly realized Justice had abscondedwith the basketball sized ham in his mouth. He had made his way halfway down a hallway toward a back bedroom before being discovered.His gait was almost a tip-toe-- as if we wouldn’t see the huge ham in hismouth. After I also yelled, Justice dropped the ham and ran into ourbedroom. My dad picked up the loot, washed off the outside, cut out the tooth marks and set it back on the counter.6. Do you attend CBARRC events and what do you enjoy about CBARRC? We try to attend and help out with theCBARRC fun days. It is great to see all the RRs running and playing and it is great to meet new people who are as crazyabout this breed as we are.7. Is there anything new or different that you would like to see CBARRC offer? Not really.3 Page
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CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBKEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASONThanks to the girls forposing for the "just alittle piece, please"picture.Thesmells,thedrooling, the bigor little furry-feet,young or old,followingyoureverymove,whining for just anibble, just one littlenibble, those big sad puppydog eyes, pleeeeease, justone little piece!Yah, Thanksgiving time is justaround the corner and it's in my favorite time of theyear, the best season in the world– autumn, fall,and Harvest time! This is a day that we are allreminded of just what it is we have to be thankfulfor in our lives. And, I’ll be the first to admit that mydogs are at the top of that list; giving loveunconditionally and unfailingly, asking for very littlein return except for a walk or run and a warm placeto sleep with their full bellies. So it should come asno surprise that despite the preparation that occursduring Thanksgiving (I always cook the dinner!) I amadamant about including my dogs in the festivities,right down to the dinner. Going as far as setting uptheir doggy table, crazy dog mom here! I know it isfrowned upon and advised not to, by our family vet,in books, on television, on the web, but while this isan innocent and seemingly gracious and lovinggesture, the truth is, it's more loving not to shareyour holiday meals with your pets. While it mayseem that a little piece of crispy turkey skin hereand a spoonful of Aunty May's stuffing therewouldn't hurt or some thick gravy made with theturkey juices poured over their kibble with turkeyand potatoes, we know how quickly the pounds canadd up over the holiday season for both human andcanine.Gastrointestinal Disorders - PancreatitisAUTUMN 2010Pancreatitis or Inflammation of the pancreas is justone of the problems that occur with a high fat andunhealthy diet. It's common and very often thefamily has just had a party or a big holiday mealwhen this disease strikes. So, if your pet is oftenone that gets a bowl of table scraps, leftover snacks,extreme caution should be taken, as his or herpossibility for an acute pancreatitis attack couldalready be high. However, it isn’t OK for you toindulge them if it's "just for the holiday." Things canturn bad quickly and with the hustle and bustle ofthe holidays; you may not be as alert to the firstsymptoms, or may pass them off as excitement, orstress or just having the family at home for theholiday.The pancreas produces digestive enzymes thatbreak down food so the body can digest it. Theseenzymes are carefully handled by the pancreas inorder to prevent them from damaging the pancreasitself or surrounding tissue. If they break down forany reason, the result is leakage of enzymes, whichdamage the pancreas and any surrounding tissuethey reach. This breakdown is called pancreatitis.Symptoms include loss of appetite, severe andfrequent vomiting, diarrhea that may contain blood,reluctance to walk, weakness, pain, crying,restlessness, irritability, or refusing to eat. Manypeople know their dog is sick, but may be confusedas to whether or not it's serious because of a lack ofsymptoms or symptoms being vague and mild.Pancreatitis may occur only once in a dog's life or itcan become chronic, a condition that comes backtime and time again. It can quickly become fatal orjust be a mild attack of pain that is over in a fewhours or a day or so. It can cause serious side effectsincluding shock, blood clotting disorders, heartarrhythmias, and liver or kidney damage. So, if yourpet exhibits ANY of these signs, even if mild at first,get him to your vet immediately! Of course with itbeing a holiday, many animal clinics may be closed another VERY valid reason to not be so sharing withyour pets this Thanksgiving.The pancreas is a vital organ, which lies on the rightside of the abdomen. It has two functions:To Produce Digestive Enzymes and To ProduceHormones Such As Insulin5 Page
CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBAUTUMN 2010Make sure yourwhen they beg. However, not many people arepet does notaware that chocolate is bad and can be lethal forhave access toyour pet. The naturally occurring theobromineany food left onfound in chocolate is responsible for the poisoningthe counters oreffect in dogs. Dogs are unable to metabolize thistables when noelement quickly enough to prevent poisoning. Notone is aroundall dogs are the same; breed, age, activity levels and(counterthe amount of chocolate consumed by the dog willsurfingall contribute to the toxicity level that will affect theThanks to cousin Kumba, posing forRidgebacksarealldog. When those big puppy dog eyes are begging, itthe sneak picture.too common).can be difficult to resist sharing your chocolateAfter you're done cleaning up the kitchen, maketreats with them.sure you take the garbage out, and dispose of it in asecure place where no pets or outside critters(knocking it over and opening it) can get into it.Even the best behaved, well trained pets may be tootempted with turkey bones, skin, the string that tiedthe turkey legs together, and what little of what wasleft of Aunty May's stuffing in the trash. Make sureyour pet is contained and cannot go next door andrummage through the trash and food dangers.Family gathering showing “their bigpuppy dog eyes”.Other Holiday Food DangersBesides table scraps being dangerous to your pets,because of the high-fat in some of them, there arestill other reasons to not share your holiday feastwith pets. Cooked turkey, duck, geese and otherbird bones are dangerous to your pet. They arehollow and break and splinter easily. Also, becausethey are so easily breakable, dogs usually won'tchew them thoroughly. The results are sharp piecesthat can choke the dog, block or tear the intestines.A pet that has a bone or fragment of one lodged inhis intestine may not even show symptoms for afew days. When they do occur they may include lossof appetite, depression, vomiting, or diarrhea.Sometimes the bone will pass by itself; other timesit may need to be surgically removed. So make sureall leftovers and trash are out of your pets' reach.Chocolate and your dogEvery holiday season, veterinarians find an increasein chocolate poisoning in pets: kids droppingchocolate, pets grabbing chocolate off the table,opening up gifts or just not being able to say “No”I know how hard it is.How many times have you been eating thosechocolate chip cookies with milk when you lookover and see those soulful puppy dog eyes staring atyou? While the saddest eyes begging creeps acrosshis face and he lets out the most pathetic whimper,Be Strong!BLOATThis is a medical emergency, known as “mother ofall emergencies”. Bloat is a very serious health riskfor many dogs, yet many dog owners know verylittle about it. It is the second leading killer of dogs,after cancer. Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation[The technical name for bloat is "Gastric DilatationVolvulus" ("GDV")], is a condition in dogs that cankill the dog in a matter of hours. Unlike in humanswho simply sit down and relax for a little while afterfeeling bloated until it passes, a bloat in a dog couldliterally kill.6 Page
CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBAUTUMN 2010When a dog is suffering from bloat, it means that itsproblem in large breed, deep-chested dogs, onestomach is distended. This is sometimes followed bybeing the Rhodesian Ridgeback.the stomach getting twisted. If the stomach getstwisted, the food substances in the stomach will getSymptomstrapped while the gas volume continues to increase.This is coupled with the fact that the symptoms canThis is dangerous because as the gas volumevary in different dogs. Some of the more commoncontinues to increase, it can literally press againstsymptoms in a bloat are panting, pacing forwardsblood vessels inhibiting the flow of blood. If this isand backwards, agitation, drooling, foaming at thenot stopped on time, the dog will get less blood tomouth, difficulty walking, anxiety, discomfort,its brain causing the brain to shut down and the dogretching, inability to lie on its side, stomachto go into shock. With consistent swelling, thedistension, and restlessness. The stomach in thisspleen will be affected, resulting in it beingcase usually appears abnormally huge in size -moredislodged from its normal position. This has beenlike when a dog has swallowed a basketball or twoknown to both twist the spleen and stop the flow ofand is extremely hard to the touch. Other obviousblood completely. With increased gas pressure andsymptoms are pale gums bordering on grey or ash,lack of blood flow on the stomach walls, the areasweak pulse rate and a fast heart beat. If you noticethat tighten in the stomach fail and die. This all cansymptoms of bloat in your dog, you must consulthappen in a matter of minutes depending on theyour vet immediately. If the pressure is not releasedseverity of the bloating. Bloat is a very seriousit can, as already described, be fatal for your dog.EsophagusFundusPyloric AntrumBodyNormal StomachOmentumPylorusTwisted EsophagusBleeding on theStomachs surfaceCourtesy of Dr. Wendy Brooks and the Veterinary Information Network7 PageStomach inBloat
Reference Guide for GDVWhat is HappeningStressExcitementVigorous ExerciseLarge MealsBLOATWhat the dog doesWhat you should doStomach function is normalDog behaves as usualKeep the dog quiet; do notleave the dog alone; giveantacid if your vet agreesGas accumulates in thestomach, but the stomachdoes not empty as it shouldSeems slightly uncomfortableBeware of Phase 1symptomsStomach begins to dilate(Gastric Dilatation)Anxious, restless, pacing;trying to vomit -may vomit upstiff white foam but no food;Salivating; Abdomen may beswollenCall your vet, tell him whatyou suspect and whyVery restless; whining andpanting; Salivating copiously;Tries to vomit every 2-3minutes; stands with legsapart and head hangingdown; Abdomen swollen andsounds hollow if tapped;Gums dark red; heart beat 80100 beats/minutes;Get someone to call your vetand tell them you are onyour way and whyTreatmentDuring this period the dogmay recover without goingon to develop GastricVolvulusLong DrinkSwallowed AirFamilial TendencyPHASE 1GDVPHASE 2GDVStomach twists (GastricDilatation)Blood supply to part of thestomach is cut off. Stomachtissue is damaged. Portalvein, vena cava and splenicvein become compressed andtwisted. Spleen becomesengorged. Shock begins todevelopTake your dog to the vetwithout further delayTake the dog to the vet asquickly as possibleDuring this period the dogmay recover if your vetreleases the pressure withthe stomach tubeDuring this period the vetwill need to relieve thestomach pressure, start anintravenous drip andperform surgery to untwistthe stomach0PHASE 3GDVSpleen and stomach tissuebecome necroticShock now very severeHeart failure developsShock now irreversibleDeathUnable to stand or standsshakily with legs apart;Abdomen very swollen;Breathing shallow; Gumswhite or blue; heart beat rateover 100 beats a minute;Pulse very weak;OTemperature drops to 98 F.Death is imminentGet someone to tell yourvet you are on the way andwhyTake your dog to the vet asquickly as possibleAs well as doing everythingabove to remove part of thestomach and the spleen, thevet will also need to usepowerful drugs tocounteract shockIt may not be possible tosave the dog's life
CHESAPEAKE BAY AREA RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUBAUTUMN 2010Food for the Hungry Dog’s SoulCanine GemorseIngredients1lb Any meat (beef, venison, chicken) or some of each2 large Carrots1 Small Potato finely chopped2 Sticks Celery sliced1 Cup sliced Green Beans (stringless)1/2 cup chopped Tomato1 t Salt (optional)Place all ingredients into a large crock-pot. Add 1-1/2 cups of water and mix. Cook until meat is tender andthe smell is making your ridgeback’s mouth drool with anticipation. Serve when cooled.Bayin’ for BrowniesIngredients1 1/4 lbs Beef liver or chicken liver2 C Wheat germ2 Tblsp Whole wheat flour1 C Cooked barley2 Whole eggs3 Tblsp Peanut butter1 Clove garlic1 Tblsp Olive oilSalt (optional)Pre heat oven to 3500. Liquefy liver and garlic clove in a blender; when its smooth add eggs and peanutbutter. Blend till smooth. In separate mixing bowl combine wheat germ, whole-wheat flour, and cookedBarley. Add processed liver mixture, olive oil and salt. Mix well. Spread mixture in a greased 9x9-baking dish.Bake for 20 minutes or till done. When cool cut into pieces that accommodates your dog’s size. Store inrefrigerator or freezer.The-Day-After Turkey OmeletIngredients1 egg1-2 Tblsp mashed potatoes1/2 cup diced cooked turkey meat1/2 cup cooked vegetables, chopped1/4 cup desired cheese, gratedHeat a medium-sized pan with a small amount of olive oil. Whisk together the egg and potatoes.Spread in pan. Place turkey and veggies on top in even layers. Cover
Old Dominion Kennel Club, RRCUS Supported Entry - Sunday October 3rd, 2010 Fall Fun Day - Sunday, November 7th-Patuxent River Park, Croom, MD MARYLAND Show Date Reg. Close Catonsville Kennel Club, Inc. AB/JSHW West Friendship 10/16/2010 9/29/2010 Laurel Highlands Kennel
