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Claremore Kennel Club of Oklahoma INC March 28 & 29, 2009
Claremore, OK
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma entered in Open Class now 2 yrs 2 mo old
Saturday: Judge Mrs. Keke Kahan 1st / Reserve No Points - Breed Ring Results
Sunday: Judge DR Alvin W. Krause 2nd No Points - Breed Ring Results
This year the show site was changed from previous years location at Claremore’s Expo Center to Cherokee Casino/Will Rogers Downs. Show site
went from a location that had multiple entrances to ONE! Yes, everyone people, dogs, carts, kennels all had to leave and enter through one
pedestrian door. We went from paved parking to a gravel dirt and badly pitted parking lot. After the rain and snow we had Friday and Saturday many
exhibitors were carrying their dogs to keep from being covered in mud. I even saw Afghans being carried! Having an Irish wolfhound does have it's
disadvantages. During our walk through the parking lot on Sunday a passing car and driver unaware of their speed splattered Sonoma and I with
mud. I had to laugh as this was a true test of this breeds wash and go maintenance. Unfortunately there was no hope for my trousers. Thankfully I
did have foresight to bring shoes I could wear to tread through mud and another to wear in the ring. Another difference a huge difference was the
lack of space. It was crowded, hot and many exhibitors were rude as a result. It also had it's safety issues. The dirt parking lot is a raised area and
the incline between the parking lot to the show building was steep and very slippery. I never saw anyone take a slide down on their butt or worse but
not hard to imagine. Most had sense to walk up the muddy car entrance due to it's lesser angle of steepness. Sonoma did very well and manage to
entertain some of our fellow exhibitors. Saturday while waiting at ring side for our turn in she rolled around on the floor and kept pawing me with her
feet . She has a very long reach especially when on a short show lead. Sorry no pictures of her doing this. Weather on Sunday was a very nice
sunny spring day. On our drive home I did get a few pictures of Sonoma. She continues to be a bright and happy girl which is very refreshing. In
closing of this longer than usual show information. If next years show site for this kennel club is again at this Cherokee Casino/ Will Rogers Downs
I will not enter any of my wolfhounds at this show and I would not have anything good to say about the location.
Next show will be at Harrison, AR April 18 & 19th.
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Lacy Health Screening Update 03-22-09
Saturday morning as we were preparing 3 of our wolfhounds to
participate in the annual St Patrick's Day Parade our vet called to
give us the results of Lacy's Holter test. The news was good.
Bottom line Lacy is still suitable for breeding. Lacy is still on her
medication for Lyme for another 3 weeks. If all continues to go
well. We will schedule Lacy to have her hip and elbows evaluated
by OFA in April. If we have no other issues. We will plan to breed
Lacy in Aug/Sept. Click here to view the actual Holter Test report.
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St Patrick's Day Parade
Little Rock to N. Little Rock, Arkansas
March 14th,2009
We had a total of 9 Irish Wolfhounds small compared to prior years.
The parade started under cold gray skies and rain. However this did
not damp'in the excitement of seeing old friends and sharing our
wolfhounds with those who came to see them. As we neared the
review stand and the largest of the crowds gathered for the parade.
We formed a line across the blvd and kept a formation while crowd's
cheered and clapped. For the first time since Lisa and I walked in
this parade with just two wolfhounds in 2003. Our group won the
prestigious award of being "The Most Entertaining Group" and $50.
Which with great pride we have decided to donate to the Irish
Wolfhound Club of America - Rescue.
Please click here to see pictures from the parade in a slide show
with music
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Special Moment like no other.
This year we welcomed a new member to our group for this years
parade. Noralee Perkins. Noralee recently lost her husband to
cancer. One of his dreams was to get an Irish Wolfhound and also
be able to show. David and Noralee in Feb of 2008 welcomed
DeeDee to their home at the tender age of 8 months. In June of
2008 David full filled his dream and show'd DeeDee at the Arkansas
Kennel Club shows. Sadly he was never healthy enough to return to
the ring. DeeDee continued to show and was awarded her
Championship Title with Noralee as her handler at the South
Arkansas Shows in February 2009. Shortly after the parade we took
a moment to be with Noralee with all our wolfhounds and in a moment
of silences. We watched Noralee tie a copy of DeeDee's Champion
Certificate to a green balloon and send it aloft to her husband
David. Please click here to see pictures from the parade in a slide
show with music
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Feb 2, 2009 Shay
playing with KC. Shay
4.5 years KC almost 14
years
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Getting caught up with past events for 2009
Sonoma - Sat & Sun at Nolan River Kennel Club Inc Jan 4 & 5 2009
Teresa was too sick to make the Sat show but made the trip down to Glen Rose, TX for Sunday's show. Sonoma was shown to
judge: Mr Pete Dawkins in Open Class. Sonoma was placed 4th out of 5
Van Jan 26th went to the shop for transmission work
Perry had knee surgery on Jan 28,2009. Perry is doing so well that he is already driving and able to walk without the assistance
of a walker or cane.
Buddy Our beloved rescue Sheppard of 11 years passed in his sleep Jan 30th
Shay had to go to the vet Feb 2nd for what looked like a cyst on his hock and put on antibiotics injury healed nicely.
Teresa still not feeling well went back to the doctor the Feb 18th. Doctor's diagnosis' Bronchitis
Charm Feb 18th broke out one of the windows in the Bay window. Stray Cat. See pictures to the left click on pictures to enlarge.
Lacy Feb 24 -25 follow-up blood work and halter test see details at Lacy's health screening news.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Well the holidays are nearly upon us and the close of one year with the hopes of a new exciting year ahead. The new
year will be historical as we watch President Elect Obama as the first American of African descent get sworn into the
highest office in the nation. Watch with ears perked as the Obama's announce what type of dog they will choose and
wonder how we will survive the worst recession ever. As we leave this year into 2009. We continue to pray for Errol's safe
return home. Now into his 5th month alone and lost in Meridian MS we hope to hear news of his capture and safe return
home. We also suffered a great loss with the sudden death of our beloved Jazz this year and will carry her memories into
the new year and beyond never to be forgotten. We miss her so much. All of those who have touched our lives, family
and friends we hope that you have a beautiful Christmas and a prosperous New year. As promised Sonoma pictured to
the left in her very special Christmas photo.
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" The dog totally captivated me" Martha Broome
Email recieved through this website 12-15-08
I met the most incredible dog this past Saturday at the show in Jackson, MS. I was so taken with the dog, that I did not pay attention to the person at the
other end of the leash. I am 67, rather chunky, have short gray hair and am in an electric wheelchair as I was rolling through the show building this dog
came to me and wanted to sit in my lap. When that didn't work out, he sat beside my wheelchair as if he were there to be my guardian and service dog.
We exchanged quite a bit of love before I noticed that the papillons were in the ring and had to run off. The dog so totally captivated me that I have not
been able to get my mind off of him. If this dog is yours, I would love to hear from you. If not and you know who it might have been, I'd like information on
that, too. Sincerely, Martha Broome
Permission given by Martha Broome to post her comments in search of a dog that totally captivated her. Yes, it was Sonoma and just as Ms. Broome had
described Sonoma was quit taken to her and before that time had never been around a wheelchair.
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Brandon Kennel Club of Mississippi, INC December 13 &14 2008
Jackson, MS
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma entered in the Open class - now 22 months
Saturday - Judge: Mrs Paula Hartinger - 2nd No points
Sunday - Judge: Mr Roger R Hartinger - 2nd No points
Sonoma did well, but so long as she competes with more mature entries she won't stand out as the judges choice. In the mean time we
had fun meeting other exhibitors and people just interested in talking about dogs. We had a great time at this show helping a fellow Irish
wolfhound owner and vender tending her shop and break down her booth on Sunday. Needless to say we were all very tired.
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Ch. Steppin'wolf's Unbreakable Charm JC
Happy Birthday!
Tuesday December 9th, 2008 Charm celebrated her 5th birthday celebrating with sweet carrot cake followed by non-alcoholic eggnog.
Joining her in the festivities was Shay, Lacy and Sonoma who also enjoyed a little cake and eggnog. Happy birthday to the remainder
of the Harry Potter litter. Prayers continue here for Errol's safe return home a brother to Charm. Picture to the left taken after eating
her cake with the look that says "more please"! Picture taken by Teresa and enhanced to make a beautiful glamour shot.
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Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club, INC December 6 & 7 2008
Fayetteville, AR
4 point major in boys both days and 3 point major in girls both days.
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma entered in the Open class - now 22 months
Saturday - Judge: Mr Garry K Newton - 4th out of 5 in open class No points
Sunday - Judge: Ms Shelley S Hennessy - 2nd out of 5 in open class No points
Each time Sonoma shows she does better. With Majors of 4 & 3 points available both days the stakes were high and the
atmosphere was tense. Sonoma is really not ready to compete for a major and did very well to place both days. No drolling either
day. Had 3 people at different times afterwards comment on Sonoma's beautiful movement and excellent showing on Sunday.
That made it an even better weekend.
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Ozarks Kennel Club, INC November 8 & 9 2008
Springfield, MO
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma entered in the Open class - now 21 months
Saturday - Judge: Mr James R White - 2nd/Reserve No points
Sunday - Judge: Mrs Gloria L Geringer - 1st/W/BOS 1 point
Sonoma did much better this weekend, very little drolling on Saturday with no drolling on Sunday. She moved beautifully both
days with Sunday paying off with the win of her 2nd point. Still very immature and not really to ring savvy yet. But we'll get
there. Photo by Downey
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Saline County KC of Arkansas October 25 & 26 2008
Benton, Arkansas
Trampas Gatewy Sonoma entered in the American Breed class - now 21 months
Saturday - Judge: Mrs Patricia V Trotter - 1st/Reserve No points
Sunday - Judge: Mr Charles E Trotter - 1st No point
Sonoma was not herself the entire weekend she drooled and would not pick up her head.
She looked more like a draft horse than the beautiful moving wolfhound I know she is.
We did however make a trip to Petco...a newly opened store in Benton and luck would have it we were able to get some nice pictures
of Sonoma for Christmas. Unlike a lot of the other dogs we got pictures of Sonoma with out a leash and collar and when we were
done looked up to see a lot of people watching Sonoma get her pictures taken. The one displayed to the left is one our favorites.
The one for Christmas will be displayed in a later posting.
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