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 SE :: MAY 8/9 :: ISSDC SE SPRING REGIONAL SPECIALTY

ISSDC SE REGIONAL SPECIALTY!

There is nothing quite like the Nation's Capitol in the Spring with the Cherry Blossom's in bloom! So come join us for a SE Regional Specialty conformation dog show at the NAKC Cherry Blossom Showdown!


WHAT:
2010 Spring ISSDC SE Regional Specialty

This specialty is being held in conjunction with the NAKC Dog Shows as part of their Cherry Blossom Showdown. One of the shows will be an ISSDC SE Regional Specialty with ISSDC Specialty Ribbons for winners.

Currently the NAKC has scheduled a six show weekend, four on Saturday and two on Sunday. The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR) is also holding a Shiloh Specialty and will be handing out their Registry's 2009 Show Season Conformation Top Honors during the weekend.


WHEN:
Saturday May 8th – Sunday May 9th, 2010
10am - 'til?

Six Conformation Shows will be held both Saturday and Sunday- four on Saturday and two on Sunday and NAKC shows are scheduled to start at 10 am sharp unless otherwise noted.

Shows run rain or shine.


WHERE:
Rips Country Inn (shows will be held on hotel site)
3809 Crain Hwy
Bowie, MD 20716
(301)805-5900 for Lodging
(10 miles from Annapolis MD, 12 miles from Washington DC)

NAKC website: http://www.nakcdogshows.com/calendar.html
Inn website: http://www.ripscountryvillage.com/lodging.html


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

LODGING:
The NAKC dog show is being held on the site of a hotel called Rips Country Inn. Contact the Inn directly for information on accommodations.

ISSDC :: AUGUST 20 - 22 :: ISSDC NATIONAL

HOLD THE DATES FOR THE 2010 ISSDC NATIONAL SPECIALTY WEEKEND!

The ISSDC is proud to announce the dates for the 2010 National Specialty Weekend. Plan on attending a three day weekend full of fun for you and your Shiloh Shepherds, August 20-22, 2010 in Milton, Ontario CANADA.

Details are still being finalized but we wanted to share the date so people could mark their calendars. The Board of Directors and National Show committee are working hard to make this an oustanding, fun, memorable weekend for ALL Shiloh owners and enthusiasts.

A list of hotels accepting dogs will be forthcoming as well as events and other weekend offerings as they are confirmed. The ISSDC will be holding its annual member's meeting as part of its weekend schedule. We will post information about what is needed to cross the border for those traveling to Canada for the weekend.

We look forward to seeing you at the National, so SAVE THE DATE NOW!


WHAT:
ISSDC National Specialty Weekend


WHEN:
Friday August 20 through Sunday August 22.


WHERE:
Milton, Ontario CANADA

ISSDC :: JULY 17/18 :: MARITIME REGIONAL SPECIALTY

ENJOY A DAY OF SHILOH FUN IN BEAUTIFUL PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND!

HOLD THE DATE! Prince Edward Island is a lovely place all year 'round… but especially in the summer! The Maritime Region of the ISSDC is pleased to invite you and your Shilohs to a weekend of Specialty Events on July 17 & 18, 2010, at Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, CANADA.


WHAT: Two Shiloh Shepherd Conformation Specialty Shows are planned for the weekend of July 17/18 in which all Shilohs are welcome! Other events happening include a Puppy Sweepstakes, Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Testing, Miracle Shilohs Family Reunion and more.

WHEN:
July 17/18
Rain or shine

More details will follow, but mark your calendars now and start making plans to converge on PEI!


Photos below from last year's Maritime Specialty: (left to right) Best of Breed in Specialty PM Show, Best Progeny in Specialty, and Best Puppy in Specialty PM Show! Photos courtesy of Jan Burke, Miracle Shilohs.

ISSDC SE :: FEBRUARY 21 :: PLAYDATE AND MEETING

ISSDC SE REGIONAL PLAYDATE & MEMBER MEETING!

It's a new year and we think it's time to get together for some fun, some food and a little business.

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding a planning meeting on February 21, 2010. But we also know we want to have a little fun, so you'll be able to bring your Shilohs with you as the Dog School of Leesburg has again generously lent us use of their facility!

WHEN:
February 21 – begins @ 12:00pm

WHERE:
The planning meeting and playdate will be held at the Dog School of Leesburg facilities. This is the same place we held our Holiday Party at and it was wonderful to have the dogs there with us.

Dog School of Leesburg
305 E Market St Suite B
Leesburg, VA 20176

Please contact Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.

WHY:
We are always up for a playdate and think a regional planning meeting is in order as well. Come out and give us your ideas as we'll be discussing (and hopefully planning) what we want to do as a region this year. Picnics? Walks? Swimming? Speakers? Herding lessons? CGC testing? Caravaning to the "Great White North" for the National Specialty? We'll also be discussing our annual booth and participation at Pawsabilities and hopefully we'll leave with ideas and a tentative schedule in hand!

As mentioned though, this planning meeting is also a playdate so your Shilohs are welcome! We encourage you to bring them but we remind you to be aware of your dog(s) at all times. There are plenty of exercise pens, rooms with doors and windows where you can keep an eye on things and even crates in the back should there be some misbehavin' and a timeout is in order. Please also bring along a chair or two for the humans attending and don't forget any supplies you might need for your dog such as water.

HOW MUCH:
No charge ... just your time, although it seems like a potluck of appetizers and desserts is brewing—so if you want to bring something to share, please feel free!


Photos below from the ISSDC SE Holiday Party at the Dog School of Leesburg.

ISSDC :: MARCH 13-14, 2010 :: PAWSABILITIES DOG EXPO

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE PAWSABILITIES DOG EXPO!

WHAT: The ISSDC is sponsoring an informational booth again this year at the 2010 Pawsabilities Dog Expo in Harrisburg, PA. An annual event, Pawsabilities benefits Susquehana Service Dogs, a program of Keystone Children & Family Services. This year they are celebrating their 14th year of holding Pawsabilities.

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. The Pawsabilities website sports a photo of our ISSDC booth from Pawsabilities past, pictured are Heather O'Connor, Marti Nottingham and Shiloh Shepherd Willow.

WHEN:
Saturday March 13th – Sunday March 14th, 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. The ISSDC also shows it support for Service Dogs through our yearly participation with Pawsabilities. We have sponsored a booth at Pawsabilities events the past several years and it is always a great 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!

*For ISSDC members who would like to volunteer at the booth, please contact Marti Nottingham 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. You may pre-order at the Pawsabilites website for a discount on tickets. Dogs are welcome to visit the event and participate in the many of the events.