Boston Phonics Newsletter The official newsletter of the Boston Terrier Club of Portland, Oregon
		June 2002
BOSTON TERRIER CLUB OF PORTLAND, Inc. OFFICERS ANN SPURLING-SUNDAY PRESIDENT 5476 New Hope Road Grants Pass, OR 97527 541-479-8345 Email: SungloBostons@terragon.com   CHARLES STEVENSON VICE PRESIDENT 4328 88th  Avenue SW Olympia, WA 98512 360-352-5468   LINDA STENT SECRETARY 1414 SE Salmon Portland, OR 97214 (503) 231-0158 Email: LStent@LHS.org   PAT MCCANN TREASURER 4065 NW Highland Drive Corvallis, OR 97330 541-752-2563   EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kelly Estes Kimberley Bass 3rd director is pending    NEWSLETTER EDITOR Kimberley Bass 10202 NE 94th Avenue Vancouver, WA 98662 360-254-1942 Email: WidgetsBTs@aol.com		Upcoming Conformation Shows   **64th Annual BTCP Specialty Show & Sweepstakes** – Garvin Show Services Clackamas County Fairgrounds – Canby, Oregon       Closing date:  06/05/02 Show dates: 06/21/02 - Boston Terrier judge is Patty Wietrick (Sweepstakes) 06/21/02 - Boston Terrier judge is Mrs. Sharon A. Krogh (Specialty)   Clackamas Kennel Club – Onofrio Dog Show Services Clackamas County Fairgrounds – Canby, Oregon Closing date: 06/05/02 Show dates: 06/22/02 - Boston Terrier judge is N L Fingerhut  06/23/02 - Boston Terrier judge is M J Van De Kinder   Brush Prairie Cluster – Onofrio Dog Show Services Clark County Fairgrounds – Ridgefield, Washington Closing date: 06/26/02 Show dates: 07/13/02 – Boston Terrier judge is S.M. Uphouse 07/14/02 – Boston Terrier judge is E.E. Bivin   The next BTCP meeting is on June 21, 2002 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon.  It will be held after the Specialty Show is completed, and there will be a potluck luncheon.   Directions to show site:  SOUTHBOUND   Take I-205 from north of Vancouver to Exit #9, Oregon City. Follow signs to 99E, which goes through Oregon City to Canby.  You can see the Fairgrounds to the right as you approach Canby.  NORTHBOUND Take the Donald/Aurora Exit from I-5, turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp, proceed to Aurora.  Turn left onto 99E, go north through Barlow to Canby.  Go to the north end of town and follow Fairgrounds signs to the show.

Minutes for the BTCP Meetings are not available for website viewing.  For copies of the minutes and/or details, please contact the President at SungloBostons@terragon.com or the Secretary at LStent@LHS.org   Could you love me  like my dog?   Could you be interested in meeting new people, but always come back to me?     Show Brag Congratulations!!   To Roberta and Darrell Cox and their girl Abby  (APOGEE INSTIGATOR ABBADABBADOO)   They attended the recent International Dog Show in Longview Washington, and Abby is now an International Champion!   The International Dog Show is just a bit different than our AKC shows, in that the dog is not in competition with other dogs, as it is in competition with the breed standard.  Abby passed her breed standard judging with flying colors, and as many of us already know, she has that famous Boston personality to boot.  I wasn’t there, but I would bet money that Abby gave the judge many sloppy kisses in thanks.    Good job Abby! Before Dogs... Before Dogs, I ................ Never had to fix liver for anything! Lived in the city, had extra money, and thought I was sane. Bought clothes for myself instead of dog shows. Thought a "tie" was something a man wore around his neck. Didn't own a pooper scooper, grooming table, crates or exercise pens. Thought a professional handler was an agent for a fighter. Thought a major was an officer in the army. Never told my kids to sit and stay. Would come home from a party at 4 A.M., not leave for a dog show then. Never worried about parasites or kennel cough. Never owed the vet a dime. Had furniture without dog hair on it. Didn't worry about dog shows or whelping calenders. Had long hair and time to groom it. Thought "in season" referred to the latest fashion. Thought "Bitch" was a swear word. Didn't worry if my skirts had no pockets. Thought bait was something you used when fishing. Had a food bill I could afford (half of which WAS NOT dog food). Thought if someone "finished" he was six feet under. ~Now that I do have dogs........ I'm sooooo much WISER~

                                                     

 

MORE F.Y.I.   Please don’t forget to bring chairs (and any card tables you can share) to the luncheon and meeting.   And if you have a carafe or two we can borrow, we could certainly use them.   Also, be sure you bring a full wallet to the Specialty!  Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.   Remember to bring your donation for the silent auction. Don’t be surprised if you see Thomas approaching you with his hands-out.   We’d like this years auction to be even better than the last one!   Members are reminded to bring a desert such as cookies, pies, cakes, etc. for the luncheon.     And don’t forget!… ALL members and non-members are encouraged and welcome to attend the Specialty and luncheon.    PLEASE… BRING A FRIEND!!!

In Loving Memory Freddy Kreuger November 17, 1990 - May 13, 2002     My Final Gift   That dear sweet face, those big brown eyes, that smooshey pushed in nose, That lilting, whining, growling bark when someone grabbed your toes. The way you cocked your head at me, and understood each word, The sometimes loud and rumbling snore, heard all around the world. And when the other kids would leave the toys out in the rain, You brought them each in one by one, ignoring all the pain.   These memories I’ll keep with me, forever in my heart, But now’s the time to say goodbye, that we must be apart.   Your sightless eyes will see again, your limbs will move with ease, No longer will you stumble and be forced on to your knees.   Your suffering now is at end, your love was just and true, It’s time to hear the angels sing, my final gift to you   I have but one last task for you, I beg of you my friend, Please wait for me at Rainbow Bridge, we’ll cross together then.   Kim Bass Editor’s Note:   On May 13th, I made one of the most difficult decisions I’ve been faced with since discovering this wonderful breed.  My first love, my very first Boston, and my very best friend, Fred, was put to rest.  The heartbreak that occurs at the loss of a pet is difficult, but with that final act of unselfishness and letting go, the peace that surrounds them in their final rest does infiltrate your soul and eases your mind.  Small enough compensation, but it helps.   I would like to thank all of my friends who have been supportive of me during this ordeal.  Your kindness, compassion, and sympathy are truly appreciated.  I wouldn’t have made it through this without you.   Kim

 

Welcome…  To our newest member, Nancy Williams

 

The Winner's Circle

                                       

 

Do you have a newsworthy item you would like to see in the Boston Phonics? To submit articles or information in the BTCP Newsletter, please contact WidgetsBTs@aol.com, mail information to:  Boston Phonics c/o Kimberley Bass 10202 NE 94th Avenue Vancouver, Washington 98662 or call (360)254-1942

Notice to all members…   If you haven’t paid your dues for this year, this will be your final copy of the Boston Phonics.  Please be sure to send your payment to Linda Stent before the next issue or you will be removed from the mailing list.  The Phonics is usually sent out by the end of the first week of each month, and you wouldn’t want to miss it!

 

A Guide to Dog Shows (Continued from last issue)                                             Part 3 of 4 (from the AKC Website)   The Road to Best in Show Dog shows are a process of elimination, with one dog being named Best in Show at the end of the show. Only the Best of Breed winners advance to compete in the Group competitions. Each AKC-recognized breed falls into one of seven group classifications. The seven groups are Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding. Four placements are awarded in each group, but only the first-place winner advances to the Best In Show competition. The Seven Groups in All-Breed Shows ·          Sporting - These dogs were bred to hunt game birds both on land and in the water. The breeds in this group include Pointers, Retrievers, Setters and Spaniels.   ·          Hounds - These breeds were bred for hunting other game by sight or scent. These breeds include such dogs as Beagles, Bassets, Dachshunds and Greyhounds.   ·          Working - These dogs were bred to pull carts, guard property and perform search and rescue services. Among the breeds in this group are the Akita, Boxer, Doberman Pinscher and St. Bernard.   ·          Terrier - This group includes breeds such as the Airedale, Cairn Terrier and Scottish Terrier. Terriers were bred to rid property of vermin such as rats.   ·          Toy - These dogs were bred to be household companions. This group includes little dogs such as the Chihuahua, Maltese, Pomeranian and Pug.   ·          Non-Sporting - This diverse group includes the Chow Chow, Bulldog, Dalmatian and Poodle. These dogs vary in size and function, and many are considered companion dogs.   ·          Herding - These dogs were bred to help shepherds and ranchers herd their livestock. The Briard, Collie, German Shepherd Dog and Old English Sheepdog are some of the breeds in this group. Finally, the seven group winners are brought into the ring where they compete for Best In Show, the highest award at a dog show.   Dog show classes are a process of elimination that ultimately results in one dog being selected Best In Show. Ribbons Each dog that receives an award is given a ribbon by the judge. The color of the ribbon indicates the type of award the dog has won. Blue - awarded for first place in any regular class. Also awarded to the winner of each group competition, usually in the form of a "rosette". Red - awarded for second place in each class. Also awarded for second place in each group competition, usually in the form of a "rosette". Yellow - awarded for third place in each class. Also awarded for third place in each group competition, usually in the form of a "rosette". White - awarded for fourth place in each class. Also awarded for fourth place of each group competition, usually in the form of a "rosette". Purple - awarded to the winners of the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch classes. Since these are the classes in which championship points are earned, these ribbons are highly coveted. Purple and White - awarded to the Reserve Winners; that is, the runners-up to the winner of the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch classes. Blue and White - awarded to the dog that wins Best of Winners; that is, the better of the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch winners. Purple and Gold - awarded to the dog judged "Best of Breed" in each breed competition. This is highly coveted because it allows advancement to the Group competition. Red and White - awarded to the Best of Opposite Sex. This means the best dog of the breed that is the opposite sex of the Best of Breed winner. Red, White and Blue - only one of these is awarded, at the end of each show. It is given to the ultimate award winner, the Best In Show.    Next months issue of the Boston Phonics will conclude this article.