ISSDC NE :: MARCH 19/20 :: ISSDC NE REGIONAL SPECIALTY

ISSDC NE REGIONAL SPECIALTY!

Be sure to join us for the ISSDC NE Regional Specialty. This specialty is being held in conjunction with the NAKC show organization. It’s a heck of a weekend to show as there are three Shiloh Shepherd Specialties that weekend! Come out and support your Shiloh Shepherd family, your breed club and have a great time!


WHAT:
2011 ISSDC NE Regional Specialty

This specialty is being held in conjunction with the NAKC organization during their Spring Super Show, March 19 & 20, 2011. One of the shows on Saturday will be an ISSDC NE Regional Specialty with ISSDC Specialty Ribbons for winners.

Currently NAKC has seven shows scheduled for the weekend. In addition to the ISSDC NE Regional Specialty, the TSSR as well as NAKC itself are sponsoring Shiloh Shepherd Specialties during the show schedule! The ISSDC NE Regional and TSSR specialties will be held on Saturday with the NAKC Shiloh Shepherd Specialty being held on Sunday.


WHEN:
Saturday March 19th – Sunday March 20th, 2011
10am - 'til?

Seven Conformation Shows will be held both Saturday and Sunday and NAKC shows are scheduled to start at 10am sharp unless otherwise noted.

Shows run rain or shine.


WHERE:
Reading Expo Center
2525 North 12th Street
Reading, PA 19605-2749

NAKC website: http://www.nakcdogshows.com/calendar.html


HOW MUCH:
For all entry fee information and pre-entry forms, please visit the NAKC website.
NAKC website: http://www.nakcdogshows.com/how_to_enter.html


Photos below from a previous show: (left to right) Shiloh Shepherd Baal watching the show, some nifty trophies and finally, Shiloh Shepherd Bismarck with owner Traci Runyon of Stardust Shilohs.

ISSDC NE :: MAY 2 :: BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ANIMALS

... the "Blessing of the Animals" to be exact!



WHAT: The 45th Annual "Interfaith" Blessing of the Animals at the Hammond Museum. Join some of our members and their Shilohs (and other animals) at this wonderful event. Plans are to arrive early, around 2pm, and to walk the garden grounds, socialize our dogs, introduce them to the public and take pictures—they don't call it a "Stroll Garden" for no reason. The Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden are situated on a beautiful hilltop with wonderful views with breath-taking grounds.

For the ceremony, participants will follow bagpiper Kevin O'Hagen (and won't the Shilohs LOVE that ... do we hear howling? already!?!) as he leads the procession into the garden for a blessing by Native American Indian Wendell Deer with Horns of the Lakota Sioux, Rabbi Jason Nevarez of Temple Shaaray Tefila of Mt. Kisco, Father Jude of St. Josephs Church inCroton Falls, Zen Priest Jane Dai-on Shuman of Purchase; and Interfaith Minister Reverend Janice Arlene Rost from Pleasantville.

After the ceremony, there is a meet & greet, and you may receive individual blessings if requested.

Cats, dogs, birds, fish, turtles, etc. are welcome. Please have pets on a leash (or in a crate for some types of animals) and please be courteous and remember to pick up after your Shilohs. You may also want to bring chairs, refreshments, snacks and definitely water for your animals.


WHEN:
Sunday May 2nd
Procession/Ceremony begins at 3:00 pm
(some of us are planning to arrive early, around 2pm)

The event is rain or shine but the museum will provide a large tent for the ceremony should the weather not cooperate.


WHERE:
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
28 Deveau Road
North Salem, NY
(Westchester County, NY, 30 miles NE of White Plains, 15 miles SW of Danbury, CT)
Museum website: http://www.hammondmuseum.org


WHY:
Although not an event put on or sponsored by the ISSDC, some of our members are attending the event and thought it would be a great opportunity for breed education and awareness as well as a wonderful social function. Hopefully we can get a nice turnout of "local" Shilohs to not only be "blessed" but to meet the public! Of course, all Shilohs are welcome to join in on the fun local or not!

We already know how blessed we are to have these magnificent dogs in our life, now is your chance to have them "blessed" as well and have a dog gone good time doing it!

Our own Monica Popaduke has attended this event in the past, and will be attending this year as well, so please feel to contact her directly if you have further questions.


HOW MUCH:
There is no admission fee for this event, but if you attend and enjoy it we suggest making a modest donation to the museum in appreciation.


Photos below from a previous Blessings of the Animals and the grounds of the Hammond Museum: (left to right) the museum, Bailey and Kodiak of Kindred Spirit Shilohs at last years event and another shot of the Japanese Gardens at Hammond Museum.

ISSDC NE :: MAY 29/30 :: ISSDC NE SPRING REGIONAL SPECIALTY

ISSDC NE REGIONAL SPECIALTY!

Showing in Brookville over Memorial Day weekend is a Shiloh Shepherd tradition! This year is no different and as such the ISSDC is sponsoring a NE Regional Specialty at the Memorial Day Extravaganza being run by the new All Breed International Dog Shows (ABIDS) Organization. It's a heck of a weekend to show as there are four—yes we did say FOUR—Shiloh Shepherd Specialties that weekend! Come out and support your Shiloh Shepherd family, our breed club and a new show organization all at the same time!


WHAT:
2010 Spring ISSDC NE Regional Specialty

This specialty is being held in conjunction with the ABIDS organization as part of their Memorial Day Extravaganza. One of the shows will be an ISSDC NE Regional Specialty with ISSDC Specialty Ribbons for winners.

Currently ABIDS has five shows scheduled for the weekend with three on Saturday and two on Sunday. In addition to the ISSDC NE Regional Specialty, The NSBR, TSSR as well as ABIDS itself are having Shiloh Shepherd Specialties during the show schedule! The ISSDC NE Specialty will be during the Saturday afternooon show.


WHEN:
Saturday May 29th – Sunday May 30th, 2010
9am - 'til?

Five Conformation Shows will be held both Saturday and Sunday, three on Saturday and two on Sunday and ABIDS shows are scheduled to start at 9 am sharp unless otherwise noted.

Shows run rain or shine.


WHERE:
Jefferson County Fairgrounds
1514 Route 28 N
Brookville, PA 15825
Interstate 80, Exit 81 (Hazen Exit)

ABIDS website: http://www.abidogshows.com/shows/brookville.htm


HOW MUCH:
For all entry fee information and pre-entry forms, please visit the ABIDS website.
ABIDS website: http://www.abidogshows.com/shows/brookville.htm


LODGING:
The following accommodations are within 3 miles of the show site and accept dogs, Exit 78

Super 8
251 Allegheny Boulevard
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-8840

Gold Eagle
250 W Main St
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-7344

Quality Inn
235 Allegheny Boulevard
Brookville, PA 15825
877-424-642

Travelodge Brookville
231 Allegheny Boulevard
Brookville, PA 15825
800-578-7878

The ABIDS dog show is being held at the Brookville Fairgrounds. Limited RV hookups are available and need to be arranged through ABI Dog Shows.

Photos below from a previous Brookville show: (left to right) Nancy Dietz of Mt Airy Shepherds with Judy Vanemon of CJ Shilohs and puppy Crash; the BIS Trophy and Ribbon and finally, Caroline Bolduc of Bold Canine with puppy Matilda.

ISSDC :: MARCH 14-15, 2009 :: PAWSABILITIES DOG EXPO

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE PAWSABILITIES DOG EXPO!

WHAT: The ISSDC is sponsoring an informational booth at the 2009 Pawsabilities Dog Expo in Harrisburg, PA. An annual event, Pawsabilities benefits Susquehana Service Dogs, a program of Keystone Children & Family Services.

Pawsabilities hosts a Dog Olympics, Dog Diving Demonstrations, Breed Matches, Obedience Show & Go, costume contests, pet tricks etc. Visit the Pawsabilities website for schedules and information or the Paws Blog for even more information. We warn you to bring your wallet as the Canine Marketplace has many wonderful vendors!

Stop by our booth in the Canine Marketplace to meet some of our members, get information about Shilohs and the club, and meet some Shiloh Shepherds in person.

WHEN:
Saturday March 14th – Sunday March 15th, 2009
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

WHERE:
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
2300 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Pawsabilities event directions and lodging information: http://www.pawsabilities.net/directions/

WHY:
The International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club sponsors a booth to promote education and awareness of the Shiloh Shepherd, as well as conduct fundraising for ISSDC programs such as the Shiloh Shepherd Rescue. The ISSDC sponsored a booth at the Pawsabilities event last year as well and it was a wonderful experience.

Our booth will house digital photo displays of our dogs as part of our education program, handouts as well as live Shilohs for the public to meet and interact with! This year the ISSDC will be also be sponsoring two fundraisers to raise money for ISSDC programs — these fund raisers include the Wolf Quilt Raffle and "Unfurgettables" keepsakes (paw prints made in clay). "Unfurgettables" keepsakes is being spearheaded by the ISSDC SE region, show your support and at the same time you can save your beloved pet's pawprint forever!

*For ISSDC members who would like to volunteer at the booth, please contact Heather O'Connor for scheduling.

HOW MUCH:
You will need to purchase an admission ticket to the Pawsabilities event, $10 at the door for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12, but the ticket is good for both days. Dogs are welcome to visit the event and participate in the many of the events.