ISSDC SE :: DECEMBER 12 :: ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

ISSDC SE REGIONAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

Buon Natale! It's time for the annual ISSDC SE Regional Holiday Party!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Annual Holiday Party on December 12th. Again, this year's event allows you to bring your dogs with you! It is also a potluck luncheon with an Italian theme, so please bring a dish to pass with some of your favorite Italian flavors!

WHEN:
Sunday December 12 – begins @ noon

WHERE:
The Annual ISSDC SE Regional Holiday Party is graciously being hosted at the Dog Day Afternoon/Dog School of Leesburg facilities again this year.

Dog Day Afternoon/Dog School of Leesburg
305 E Market St #A
Leesburg, VA 20176

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

WHY:
This annual event is always a lot of fun, and the holidays are best when spent with friends and family. We always have a fun time at the party so if you know of someone who is thinking about getting a shiloh, or wants to know more about the breed, feel free to bring them along. Your dogs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. This is a shiloh event but don't leave your shilohs' brother or sister at home, bring them along. We do want to 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 a canine misbehave and need a timeout. Please bring along a chair or two for the humans attending.

Also, bring along any ideas you want to see your shiloh club do in the coming year. We are always looking for fun new things to do with our dogs and would love to get some new ideas.

HOW MUCH:
The holiday party is pot luck so we ask you to bring a dish to share. We are going with an Italian theme for the food. There is a sign up sheet circulating and you can find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or you can contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

We also agreed to do the gift exchange this year. If you would like to participate please bring a wrapped gift valued around $10 for each player.

We are also collecting donations for the Pet Pantry of Loudoun again this year. Please bring a donation of dog/cat food, blankets, treats and toys.


Photos below from the 2009 ISSDC SE Holiday Party at the Dog School of Leesburg.

ISSDC SE :: OCTOBER 23 :: REGIONAL PICNIC

ISSDC SE REGIONAL FALL OKTOBERFEST POTLUCK PICNIC!

No "OOM-PAH-PAH" bands but it's time for Oktoberfest! What better way to celebrate than by getting ourselves, and our Shilohs, together by having our ISSDC SE Regional Fall Potluck Picnic! Last year we had a great turnout, wonderful food and an awesome time so this year lets try and top it!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's annual Fall Potluck Picnic on October 23rd. Spend a fun day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — there will be fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

WHEN:
October 23 – begins @ noon
If rainy we will postpone until the following weekend -- watch the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group for a notice

WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Fall Oktoberfest picnic is graciously being hosted by Siegi Belz of Stall Europa at their home in Waterford, VA. Please contact Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.

WHY:
This should be a lot of fun and a great time to meet other shiloh owners and to sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. They will be allowed to run off lead and play as Stall Europa is private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times.

HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you tor bring a dish to share. We are going with the Oktoberfest theme and it's already starting to sound very tasty! There is a sign up sheet circulating and you can find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or you can contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Michelle W & Dynamo, blissful Shiloh roll; and a dip in the pool!

ISSDC :: AUGUST 20-22 :: ISSDC NATIONAL

COME ONE, COME ALL TO THE ISSDC NATIONAL SPECIALTY WEEKEND!

WHAT: The ISSDC is holding their annual ISSDC National Specialty weekend. Weekend events include a speaker/seminar, fun obstacle course, Herding Instinct Testing, Temperament Testing, ISSDC Diner at the show site including the annual ISSDC membership meeting, the presentation of our GV and NS awards and and three conformation shows including the ISSDC National Specialty.

Show and event photos by Candid Paws.

We look forward to seeing everyone come out and participate and cheer everyone on as this event isn't just for show dogs, it's for all members of the ISSDC and presents a wonderful opportunity to meet a lot of Shilohs and their owners and support both the breed and ISSDC club events. Members and non-members are welcome!

WHEN:
Friday, August 20th – Sunday August 22nd, 2010
All day event on Saturday and keeping those who need to travel in mind we will try to wrap things up at a reasonable time on Sunday.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Site set up
Fun Obstacle Course for Dogs and Owners
Speaker/Seminar
Corn Roast Dinner Fundraiser

SATURDAY
10:00 am
Saturday morning Conformation Show followed by the National Show in the afternoon!

Saturday Afternoon
Herding Instict Certification/Evaluation CGC Testing
(pre-registration requested for this activities, and a small fee applies)

Saturday Evening
ISSDC National Dinner at the show site, with GV/NS/POTY award ceremony


SUNDAY
10:00 am
Sunday morning Conformation Show

Temperament Testing


WHERE:
Milton Fairgrounds
136 Robert Street
Milton, Ontario CANADA



If entering from outside of Canada you will need a passport, passcard or other acceptable legal documentation i.e. some states have Enhanced Drivers Licenses that are acceptable identification for crossing the border.


HOW MUCH:
The National Committee wants to make your national as meaningful for everyone as we can—so how about a Weekend Pass!!! For $150 (one dog and one person) you get:

• Entry all 3 shows (would be $65 without pass)
• Herding & Temperament Test (would be $50 without pass)
• Food for the weekend; Fri Dinner, Sat B/L/D and Sun B/L - including drinks (would be $55 without pass)

Savings of $20 dollars if purchased as Pre-Entry separately!
Savings of $35 dollars if purchased as Day of separately!

***Above prices do not include lodging of any kind***

Additional dogs all 3 shows with purchase of weekend pass $60 each.

For additional people please refer to our day or weekend food passes.

• 1 person with 2 dogs ends up paying $150 + $60 = $210.00 for the weekend
• 2 people with 2 dogs ends up paying $150 + $55 + $60 = $265.00 for the weekend

INDIVIDUAL CONFORMATION SHOW PRICING:

• Club Members "Pre-Entry:" $25 per show or $65 for all 3 shows
• Club Members "Day of:" $30 per show or $80 for all 3 shows
• Non-Member "Pre-Entry:" $30
• Non-Member "Day of:" $35

INDIVIDUAL PRICE OF EVENTS:
Temp Test- Sunday

• Club Members-$25
• Non-Member- $30

Herding

• Club Members-$25
• Non-Member- $30

FOOD
Friday Night Dinner

• $10 corn roast dinner (Corn, Burgers, Beverage)

Saturday

• $30- Breakfast, Lunch and National ISSDC Dinner (Pemeal roast, etc)

Sunday

• $15 Breakfast/Lunch

Or

$55 food pass for the WHOLE WEEKEND!!!
Children 12 and under, $30 for the weekend!

*This includes, Friday’s corn roast, Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Breakfast, Lunch!

**All proceeds (after expenses) from the sale of the food will be donated to the ISSDC!!**


LODGING:
There are both hotel and camping opportunities for lodging for the ISSDC National Specialty weekend.

The ISSDC has secured a block of rooms with a special rate including pet fee at the official show hotel, the Four Points Sheraton in Mississauga, Ontario. Two double beds $70 plus tax per night rate including breakfast and pets. You must mention "Shiloh Nation" as the promotional code when calling for your reservation in advance or the regular hotel rates will apply. This rate cannot be obtained if booking online.

Four Points Sheraton
2501 Argentia Rd
Mississauga, Ontario
(905)858-2424


Motel 6
2935 Argentia Road
Mississauga Ontario
(905) 814-1664

Two double beds $65.99 plus tax per night
15 minutes to the fairgrounds


Best Western
161 Chisholm Drive
Milton, Ontario
(905) 875-3818

1 single $109.99 plus tax
1 double $119.99 plus tax
1 king $129.99 plus tax
Pets $20.00 per night
5 minutes to the fairgrounds


Camping
There is camping available at the show site for $50 for the weekend. Electric/hydro hook-ups are limited so please reserve your camping space quickly. To reserve your spot please contact Brad Black at blackie@sympatico.ca


REGISTRATION:

Online registration and payment options are available. Please make every effort to register in advance of the event. Registration is required for the shows, and herding activities.

» REGISTER ONLINE

*NOTE: ISSDC members in good standing receive discounted entry fees. Memberships will be available at the event for those interested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Limited Edition ISSDC National 2010 and Newly Designed Club Gear
The ISSDC is pleased to offer a limited edition embroidered hat and t-shirt for the 2010 ISSDC National as well as newly designed club gear. These have been designed by Vodmochka Graffix to commemorate this special event.

The 2010 National items are being offered for pre-sale until July 25th and will only have a very small quantity in limited sizes to sell the weekend of the show. If you will be attending the 2010 National in Canada, your items will be shipped to Canada and available the weekend of the show, August 20-22nd.

View the 2010 National hat and t-shirt, as well as other newly designed club gear.

All orders for these items must be placed with Carol Cernak.

Entering Canada with a Dog or Dogs

Domestic or pet dogs may enter Canada if accompanied by an original valid rabies vaccination certificate, which is issued by a licensed veterinarian (a veterinarian who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the country of origin) in English or French and which clearly identifies the dogs and states that they are currently vaccinated against rabies.

This certificate should identify the animal as in breed, color, weight, etc., and indicate the name of the licensed rabies vaccine used (trade name), including serial number and duration of validity (up to three years). Please note that if the duration of validity is not indicated on the certificate, the vaccine will be considered to be valid for one year.

There is no waiting period imposed between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.

Rabies vaccination or certification is not required if the dogs are less than three (3) months of age.

If you frequently import dogs or import several dogs at one time, you may be asked to certify that they are your personal pets and that they are not for resale.

Commercial breeders can import dogs under eight (8) months of age (without an import permit) on a temporary basis for entry in competitions if they can provide an inspector with proof that the dog is entered in a show or trial organized by a recognized association. Valid rabies certification is also required.

Pet dogs over the age of 8 months that are traveling to Canada by air may require a health certificate. Contact your airline carrier for additional information on their requirements.

For more information please visit:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/imp/petani/canine.shtml

or information by phone, ask for Animal Imports:
1-800-442-2342 / 1-613-225-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735
8:00am to 8:00pm Eastern time, Monday to Friday

ISSDC :: July 18 :: MARITIME REGIONAL SPECIALTY

SHILOH FUN IN BEAUTIFUL PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND!

The Maritime Region of the ISSDC invites you to a day of Specialty Events on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, CANADA.

Make a weekend out of it and take part in the Miracle Shilohs Family Reunion on Saturday July 17th from 1-4pm. Contact Jan Burke for details.


WHAT: Two Shiloh Shepherd Specialty Shows (one ISSDC Maritime Regional Specialty and one TSSR Specialty) are planned for Sunday July 18 in which all Shilohs are welcome! Other events happening on Sunday include a Puppy Sweepstakes, and Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Testing.



WHEN:
July 18
Rain or shine

9:15 am
"Sweets for the Sweeps" Puppy Sweeps
Open to puppies ages 2-12 months.
Sponsored by Sweet Nothings
Judge: Kathy Archibald
Rosettes and Prizes will be awarded to the Best Puppies!

SHILOH SPECIALTY #1
Sponsored by the International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club (ISSDC)
Judge: Warren Hood
Regular and Specialty Classes are offered.

SHILOH SPECIALTY #2
ISSDC Specialty
Sponsored by The Shiloh Shepherd Registry (TSSR)
Judge: Ann-Marie Leadbeater
Regular and Specialty Classes are offered.

In the Shiloh Specialties, Rosettes and Trophies* will be awarded to:

Best 2-6 Month Puppy Male
Best 2-6 Month Puppy Female
Best 2-6 Month Puppy in Specialty*

Winner's Dog*
Reserve Winner's Dog
Winner's Bitch*
Reserve Winner's Bitch

Best Sire & Progeny*
Best Dam & Progeny*
[ISSDC Specialty Only]

Best of Winners*
Best of Opposite in Specialty*
Best of Breed In Specialty*

Best Puppy Male
Best Puppy Female
Best of Breed Puppy In Specialty*

CGN Testing by Fay Oatway offered throughout the day.


WHERE:
Brackley Beach North Winds Inns & Suites
Corner Routes 6 & 15
Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island
(OUTDOORS)


LODGING:
There are both motel, cottage and camping opportunities for lodging for the Maritime Specialty.

» Click here for a pdf of suggested accomodations


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:

Regular Classes Pre-Entry $15.00/show or $25.00 for both shows, After July 15/Day of Show $20.00/show or $30.00 for both shows

Puppy Sweepstakes Pre-Entry $5.00/show, After July 15/Day of Show $7.50/show

Specialty Classes Per Class Per Show Pre-Entry $5.00, After July 15/Day of Show $7.50

» Click here for further show information
» Click here to download a pdf entry form

Note: Money & entries must be into Jan Burke by July 14, 2010 to be considered a Pre-Entry

Official Reunion & Specialty Photographer:
Heather Yates of Candid Paws


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 REGIONAL SPRING POTLUCK PICNIC!

IT'S PICNIC TIME AND WE CAN'T WAIT!

It's that time of year again ... Spring has sprung and you know what that means. Why yes, it's time for our annual ISSDC SE Regional Spring Potluck Picnic.

And this year there will be CGC testing available as well if you want to run your dog through!


WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Spring Potluck Picnic on May 22nd. Spend a fun day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — there will be fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

Be sure to bring along chairs for you, and whatever you may need for an afternoon out with your Shilohs.


WHEN:
May 22 – begins @ 9am
Rain or shine


WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Spring picnic is again graciously being hosted by Gloria and Darrel Setterlund of Noble Acres Shiloh Shepherds at their home in Locust Grove, VA. Please contact Gloria Setterlund or Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.


WHY:
This should be a lot of fun and a great time to meet other shiloh owners and to sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. Gloria's yard is perfect for dogs and we let them off leash as they get to run in her 12 fenced acres. Noble Acres is fenced private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times.

This picnic is one of our most anticipated events each year as we always have a grand time.


HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you either bring a dish to share or, if you're not the cooking type, we have collected donations toward the cost of food and/or other necessities in the past. There will shortly be a sign up sheet circulating and you will be able to find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

The cost of CGC testing is $5 per dog (this does not include cost of sending in completed paperwork/test by owner to receive certificate upon passing).


Photos below from a previous last year's Spring ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Gloria & Darrel's wonderful home; Gloria S, Mim K, Myra Y and a bunch of happy Shilohs; and puppy Dynamo showing us where puppy curiosity gets you.

ISSDC SE :: MAY 16 :: GROUP DOG WALK

WHAT A BARKING GRAND DAY OUT, OUR FIRST GROUP DOG WALK!

We've talked about a group dog walk before but now we have a date, location and guide! So put on your walking shoes and bring out your Shilohs for a walk around Blandy Experimental Farm in Virginia.


WHAT: Some ISSDC SE Regional members are getting together for a group walk at Blandy Experimental Farm. Laure Wallace will be leading us around a beautiful two mile walk around the park. Please remember to bring poop bags and water.


WHEN:
May 16 – 2pm 'til ?


WHERE:
Our May 16 walk will be a tour of Blandy Experimental Farm. Blandy Experimental Farm is a 700-acre field station run by the University of Virginia in the northern Shenandoah Valley about 10 miles east of Winchester and 60 miles west of Washington DC.

Our walk will be approximately two miles. This is a living museum and although leashed dogs are welcome at the park, let's put out best face forward and be mindful of our dogs behavior and pick up after them.

Park Websites:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=2&loop=MFR&site=MFR06
http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/map.html


WHY:
Get out and enjoy Spring with your Shilohs and some of the Shenandoah Valley's native flowers. This is our first group dog walk and it should be a lot of fun with some beautiful scenery.


HOW MUCH:
The park has no entry fee and is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.


Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Jim W and Nico; Nancy D, her sister and Michelle P loving on Atticus and Frances; and Michelle P with Amy.

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.