05/16
BIS BISS GCh. Lobato’s Code Red, AOM went Best in Show on May 6th under esteemed breeder-judge, Mrs. Arlene Davis at the Crawford County Kennel Club in Bucyrus, OH! Thanks to Breed judge, Mr. LaMar Mathis and Group judge, Mr. William deVilleneuve, as well!. Expertly handled by Earl Shore to his 5th career All-Breed Best in Show!


5/14 Bayside's Just Daddy's Little Girl(BIS BISS Ch. Sasdania-Vitag's Frozen Asset,HOF x BISS Ch. Creekside-Bayside's Just Tina,HOF) finshed her championship breeder/owner handled at the Macon Kennel Club under Judge Jon Cole. This is Tina's 14th AKC champion.


5/1  Tauson Danes is proud to announce BISS GCH Tauson Koenigin Amelia From Auburn. Wilhi recieved this honor at GDC Western PA Sunday April 29th under respected Breeder Judge Mr. Leon Reimert. Thanks to Mr. Reimert and fellow breeders who have offered support for this girl along the way.  Click to see her ad



5/1
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4/21
On 4/8/2012 GCH Lobato's Jitterbug Man, HOF, James got his 10th All Breed Best in Show! Breed and Group Judge Ms. Lisa DeRoulet. Best in Show Judge: Dr. Ruby Hertz



4/20
BIS BISS GCHLongo Miller N Lores Diamond Lil HOF, Scout @ 23 months of Age joined her mother Starry,her father Oscar, her Grandmother Alana, her grandfather Primo and her Great grandfather Cheech in the Great Dane Club of America’s Hall of Fame. Five consecutive generations.


4/3
NEW CHAMPION
Icon-Hudson Scrumdiddyumptious V Dmania (DIDDY) became a New Champion on
3/30/12 at the Columbia Kennel Club Show in Concord, North Carolina, under judge
Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons. He is owned by Sallie Cummings & Cari Jensen,
bred by Jamie & Jordan Harshfield and Josh Burton.




4/2
Another Best In Show for Scout and Laura! 

3-30
Colra Danes is proud to annouce that "R-Win" is now known as BISS Colras Straight 2 the Point.  R-Win was proudly Breeder-Ownerhandled to WB (5 pt major)/BOW/BOB at the Great Dane Club of Las Vegas (am show) under repsected Breeder Judge Nikki Riggsbee.
Breeders Colette Hayes, Cheryl Johnson and Susan Fedorsha
Owners Lisa Betts and Colette Hayes



3/21
Read why raising two puppies at one time may not be a good idea


3/18
NEW BIS
BISS GCH Longo Miller N Lore Diamond Lil won her first Best in Show today under respected Breeder Judge Dana Cline in York Pennsylvania. BOB Betty Lou Parris, Group One Barbara Dempsey Alderman. She is now BIS BISS GCH Longo Miller N Lore Diamond Lil.


3/15

Great Dane Club of California 73rd & 74th Specialties
Catalog Advertising
Ad Deadline: May 9, 2012


Do you have someone special in your life -- a cherished veteran, a great show, performance or therapy dog?
Perhaps you have an upcoming event or want to celebrate an incredible win?
Advertise In the GDCC Catalog!

Reservations for specific ad placements are first-come - first-requested. We will try to accommodate everyone the best that we can!

See details in the attached flyer.

The flyer will also be available on the GDCC web-site: http://www.gdcc.org shortly.

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Judging Slate
Saturday June 9, 2012 Judges:
Sweepstakes Judge: Mr. Jay Beyda
Conformation Judge: Dr. Kenneth Doeg
* Junior Showmanship: Dr. Kenneth Doeg

Sunday June 10, 2012 Judges:
Conformation: Mrs. Karen Martin
* Junior Showmanship: Mrs. Karen Martin

Entries Deadline: May 23, 2012


3/14
NEW CHAMPION

CH Teulu's Nala of the Wild (17 months old) earned her championship with a 3 point major under Honey Anne Glendinning at the Seattle Kennel Club show on March 10, 2012. Nala garnered a total of two 5 point majors, two 3 point majors and one single point win along the way. Owned, handled, and breed by Jessica, Tom, and Barbara Lewellen (Teulu's Great Danes www.teulugreatdanes.com).


3/12/12
Great Dane Club of California (GDCC) Sanctioned Breed Match
(Danes Only)
Saturday, April 14, 2012
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We'd like to invite everyone to come and join us at a fun-filled day at Arcadia Park, Arcadia, CA on Saturday, April 14, 2012!
We are going to start the day with a free handling class and a delicious lunch!
There’s also going to be a Doggie Rummage Sale and Match Catalogs will be available!
Then, we'll kick off our Great Dane Match!
We are happy to announce that Jim Howey will be judging our match for the club.
We’re offering a new class for Veterans! So, come out and have fun with all ages of our wonderful breed!
By the way, even if you don't have a dog to show, please stop by and support the event.
Meet new people and enjoy visiting with old friends!

Pre-Entry Deadline is April 10th! Entries are also being accepted the day of the match!


Click Here to view flyer

For questions regarding this event, please contact Linda Tonnancour at 714.961.0590.
We Hope To See You There!


3/10
Feature dog spot open for April

3/6
This email had been forwarded to us and we thought it it should be shared.
 "At the end of December, a local kennel donated 12 cases of Kirkland canned
Lamb and Rice dog food. They said it was too rich for their dog because they
all got sick. Did not think any problem with the food. I fed to my dogs, and
to visiting dogs. Diarrhea for all dogs, puppy threw up 15 times. She
survived...Tesla and Dino did not. I contacted the company on Jan.3 to say
all dogs got sick. They said they did not produce that food. Four weeks
later, one dead dog, next week, another dead dog. Finally got a response
with...tell Costco. I contacted Costco, and then they contacted the
manufacturer. Who wants a sample of the food. Mind you...this similar food
was recalled in 2007-2009 for melamine contamination. Over 400 dogs died. I
filed a report and waiting for request for the sample of food.

I need to put out a warning of possible food contamination. ...is not
verified yet...but the vet and I feel it will be. The*Kirkland Canned Lamb
and Rice with expiration 2013. The cans I have say June 23, 2013*. Please
let your friends know. It would have been purchased in Nov.-Dec. 2012.
Please anyone that has a can to contact me directly. Do not return to
Costco. We need to let everyone know so more dogs don't die."


3/5
March 25 Deadine for April Print Issue!
FULL PAGE SPECIAL OFFERS FOR THE PRINT MAGAZINE -
1. When you place your new full page colored ad ($300) you will receive a FREE online version of the ad. ($75 value). Remember your free online ad will stay up for 60 days and is able to be updated as needed.

2. $199 camera ready ad discount! Camera ready ads require no editing from the GDR staff (all submissions must meet correct specifications for the magazine). Also eligible for free online ad. Ad must be in online format.

3.Group/Breeder/Kennel Discount: Reserve 3 or more pages and get each full page colored ad for the special rate of $200 (each page comes with a FREE online version of the ad ($75 value). Remember your free online ad will stay up for 60 days and is able to be updated as needed.

4. Upgraded online ad - Online advertisers receive special discounted full page ads ($150) when using the online ad as a portion of the page...new photos and content may be added,Contact us for questions


3/1

Spring Egg Hunt Contest!  Contest to win a free ad!  It is simple somewhere on the site there are 3 eggs.... they can be on any page of the site  (don't forget to scroll down) ......simply email us the location of each of the eggs and your name will be entered to win free ad! 
Email gdr@greatdanereview.com

2/28
Realignment of Point Schedule Divisions
The Board considered a Staff proposal to realign the point schedule divisions. The goal
was to minimize the differences in average entries among the states in the current
Divisions. The proposal would create the following Divisions.
1. CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
2. DE, NJ, PA, NY
3. DC, MD, NC, TN, VA, WV
4. FL, GA, SC
5. IN, OH, KY
6. IA, KS, MO, NE
7. OK, TX, CO
8. OR, WA
9. CA, AZ
10. AK
11. HI
12. PR
13. ID MT, ND, NV, SD, UT, WY, NM
14. AL, AR, LA, MS
15. IL, MI, MN, WI
Following a motion by Dr. Davies, secondedby Dr. Smith, it was VOTED (unanimously;
absent Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Goodman), to consider the matter at this meeting, waiving the usual advance notice requirement. Following a motion by Dr. Smith, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (unanimously; absent Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Goodman), to approve this realignment, effective with the
May 2012 point schedule. Points for Reserve at a National Specialty
The Board considered a proposed amendment to Chapter 16, Section 1 of the Rules
Applying to Dog Shows as follows:(new sixth paragraph)At one National Specialty each year,specified by the AKC Breed Parent Specialty Club at the time the event
application is submitted to AKC, the dog designated Reserve Winners Dog and the
bitch designated Reserve Winners Bitch will be awarded a three-point major,
provided that the number of dogs competing in the regular classes of the
reserve Winner’s sex totals at least twice the number required for a five point major,
in the region in which the event is held. In counting the number of eligible dogs in
competition, a dog that is disqualified, or that is dismissed, excused or ordered from
the ring by the judge, or from which all awards are withheld, shall not be included.
This proposed amendment was submitted by the Progressive Dog Clubs. During the
discussion a liaison to the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee, reported that this
committee is unanimously opposed to this amendment.
Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Dr. Battaglia, it was VOTED (affirmative: Dr. Davies, Mr. Kalter, Dr. Newman, Mr. Amen, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Arnold; opposed: Mr.Menaker, Ms. Scully, Dr. Smith, Dr. Garvin,
Mr. Ashby; absent: Mr. Gladstone, Mr.Goodman) to approve this amendment.
There was a motion by Mr. Amen, seconded by Mr. Menaker, and it was VOTED
(affirmative, Mr. Amen, Mr. Menaker, Dr. Smith; Ms. Scully, Mr. Ashby, Dr. Garvin;
opposed: Mr. Arnold, Mr. Kalter, Dr. Davies, Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Newman; absent Mr.
Gladstone, Mr. Goodman) to reconsider the
question
Following a motion by Mr. Amen, seconded
by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED (affirmative, Mr.
Amen, Ms. Scully, Mr. Kalter, Mr. Menaker,
Dr. Battaglia, Dr. Garvin, Mr. Ashby, Dr.
Newman, Dr. Davies, Mr. Arnold; opposed:
Dr. Smith; absent: Mr. Gladstone, Mr.
Goodman) to send the proposed amendment
forward to be read at the December 2011
Delegate meeting, for a vote in March 2012,
with no Board recommendation.
Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 2,
Section 3 Territory
The Suffolk County Kennel Club proposed



2/21
Nemo"......SAUL'S TRACE THE MEMORY completed his championship on 2/19/12 after winning his 3rd major under judge Allan Addicot
at the Lakeland Winterhaven KC. A special thank you to Jinny Rojas for her superb job in handling our boy!
Nemo is owned and loved by Kathy Anaya & Karen Klein and bred by Serge Guillet & Ron Lirettte.





2/19/12
NEW CHAMPION
BLUESTONE WILLOWRUN SILVER TONGUED DEVIL aka SLY
finished today at 20 months of age at the  Cyclone Country KC of Ames in Des Moines, IA. breeder - owner handled, both Majors. 
Thank you to Judge Nancy Liebes.  Special thank you to Phyllis Lockwood of Willowrun, who made it all possible by sharing Sly's beautiful dam with us,
Willowrun's Vanessa.  Sly is # 3 champion for his Sire, Vinnie, *Bluestones Vincenzo V Ravedane

2/17

Forbes Magazine Article--Westminster, "Show Dog," and the Battle Over Purebred Puppies


2/14/12
Video of Breed Judging at Westminster
Click Here

Congratuations winners
Judge Judy Harrington

BEST OF BREED
GCH Lobato's JitterBug Man

BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX
Ch Hope's Country Lil' Carrie


AWARD OF MERIT
GCH Hladik's Jump Up And Kiss Me

AWARD OF MERIT
GCH Wysiwyg's Hulett Me B A Rock Mover BN RN


2/8/12
NEW CHAMPION
Mesaba, StarGazn & Sumner are pleased to announce that Ms. Diva ( StarGazn Genuine Risk v. Sumner) finished under judge Marsha Banks on Saturday at the Illini Specialty. Diva went BOW to finish with a 5 pt. major. She finished with 3 majors and is the 4th CH. For her dam - Ch. Sumner's Canon in D v. Alpine. She is the 3 rd Ch. for her sire Rojon's Without Reservation.


2/6/11
Well known Great Dane Breeder, Owner, Handler & Best in Show Judge, Donald Carmody passed away Monday 2/6/12 of cancer. Don had retired 5 years ago from the banking industry in the state of Iowa, but remained active in numerous community affairs and state and regional transportation issues. Don was a respected competitor having campaigned several Great Danes to multiple Best in Shows. They purchased a retirement home in Tucson, Arizona, where wife, Mary Lou will continue to reside. Son, Shawn who recently married is living in Chicago. Contributions can be made in Don's name to the Great Dane Club of America's Charitable Trust, 2281 Alton Road, Deltona, Fl 32738. 

Card may be sent to Mary Lou at
Mary Lou Carmody
1613 Oakland Mills Rd.
Mt .Pleasant Iowa 52641



2/6
New Champion

We're so proud to announce that it is now.....CH JV Cosmic's I'll Leave You Star Struck "Harlow" finished on 1/28 winning a 5pt major at the GDCNE Specialty under breeder/judge Colette Jacobsen! Huge congrats to her breeders Vicki & John Kimbell on their first home bred champion! And to owners Tami & Wally Bradford (Cosmic Danes) and Karen Pacino who Owner Handled her from start to finish!!


2/2
We are sad to report that Scott Hamlin passed away after a long illness. Karen Hamlin has asked if donations are made  that they be made in his name to the Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust. For those wishing to make donations.
click here for a link to the Trust page on the GDCA website

If you would like to send Karen a card here is the address
Karen Hamlin
2931 Dogwood Ct
Salem Oregon 97302


2/1
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1/26

NEW CHAMPION

"Tango" Ch Dundane Dancing With Fireside achieved his championship after 5 show weekends out at the Novi MI shows on 1/21/2012 at 15 months old By going BOB over 6 specials for 4 points under Judge Charlotte Clem McGowan then going on to place 2nd in the group. The day before he also went WD/BOW under Judge Barbara Dempsey Alderman and the first time entered as a special he went BOB and made the cut in the group ring under Judith Goodin and received BOS under judge Joseph Napolitano. Tango is out of Ch Fireside's Leonidas x Dundanes Last Dance, Bred by Dundane, Owned by Stephanie Blades and Dundane, Handled by Cindy Kelly and Stephanie Blades.
Not to be outdone, at the same shows, his half sister "Sweet Pea" took WB 3 days in a row to finish her Ch title as well!


1/21
New Judges Approval Process


1/14
NEW CHAMPION

SAUL'S TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD “Atticus” finished his AKC Championship handled beautifully by Patricia Lawrence @ the Inverness Florida Kennel Club under breeder judge Mr. Jeffrey Langevin (4 points major)! Atticus finished at 15 months of age with 3 majors awarded by breeder judges 1 being a Specialty 5 points major owner breeder handler!

Owners: Kristi Allison & Ron Lirette & Serge Guillet Breeders: Ron A Lirette & Serge Guillet.




1/14
The Dog Show Superintendents Association (DSSA) would like to share some information and gather your feedback on the GROUP REALIGNMENT proposal.  Please take a moment to review this material and answer a few survey questions.  This will help us better understand the thinking of the Fancy as well as how to possibly implement the new Variety Groups.

The GROUP REALIGNMENT information and SURVEY can be found at the following location:
http://www.infodog.com/surveys/dssagroupsurv.htm


1/13
Ron Biscaro passed away this week.  I have no information for cards at this time.  Anyone wishing to make a donation can make it to the GDCA Charitable Trust in Ron’s name.  Here is an article about Ron in a local newspaper http://www.vvdailypress.com/news/biscaro-32323-chamber-ron.html



1/9
Two for two! Scout, GCH Longo Miller N Lore's Diamond Lil, wins breed and takes Group 1 under Dr. Robert D. Smith on the second day of the Florida circuit.



1/8
NEW CHAMPION!
Jennifer Bell and Jan Miner are proud to announce that Kiss is now Ch. Justice's Once Upon A Dream V Meric. Kiss is out of Aust. Ch. Thunderfire BrilliantBlu x Ch. Rainmaster's Ready To Run. Kiss was bred by Trudi Justice and Jan Miner.


1/7
GCH Longo Miller N Lore's Diamond Lil, Scout, won breed under Mr. Jason Hoke, and took Group 1 under Mrs. Michele L. Billings on the first day of Florida circuit.



1/5/12

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12/14
NEW CHAMPION
Mesaba, Stargazn & Sumner Great Danes are happy to announce that "Jack" Stargazn At World's End v. Mesaba is now a Champion!!!

Jack owns: Mary Lee Williams & Fay Rogstad. Bred by Katie Krehmeyer & Fay Rogstad. Jack is Gable's ( CH. Elan's Command Decision v. Reimroc ) 45 Champion.

He is Dee's ( Ch. Sumner's Canon in D v. Alpine ) 3rd Champion this year!!!!