2013 Western Region German Shepherd Show

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Message..... from the Executive Board of the West Coast German Shepherd Schutzhund Club On behalf of all of the members of the West Coast German Shepherd SC, we wish all the handlers, breeders, spectators, corporate sponsors and our guest judge a warm and heartfelt welcome. We are very pleased and privileged to have Mr. Helmut König from Germany as our judge for this prestigious event. He has been with us in the past and graciously accepted our invitation to judge once again. In addition to the competition and evaluations that are the prime elements of the event, the West Coast club will donate a portion of all the entry fees from the show to competitors from the Western Region that qualify to represent Canada at the 2013 WUSV Universal Sieger competition. We also continue our campaign to raise funds from our activities to donate to a police K9 unit in BC. A portion of the proceeds from every West Coast GSSC event will go towards this objective. We warmly welcome and extend a big thank you to all the business partners that have stepped up to support the event. We sincerely hope you will enjoy your time here at the WCGSSC. We expect that you will make new friends and leave with good memories and an increased passion and excitement for the sport and the German Shepherd Dog. West Coast German Shepherd SC

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Welcome Message..... from the Executive Board of the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada; Western Region

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It is with great pleasure that we welcome all German Shepherd Dog enthusiasts to the GSSCC 2013 Western Region Sieger Show and Breed Survey hosted by the West Coast German Shepherd Schutzhund Club. As we have seen in previous years, it takes countless volunteers and a tremendous amount of work before, during and after any successful regional event. This show would not be a success without our members' participation. We would like to thank each and every person who has taken the time and expense to enter the show. Please take this opportunity to enjoy this wonderful breed of ours, to renew friendships, and to make new friends. Most of all, have fun with your dogs. We would like to extend a warm welcome to our judge, Herr Helmut König (SV).Wishing you all good luck. Enjoy the day. Western Regional Board

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Helmut König Herr Helmut König is a conformation judge (1995), working dog judge (1991) and Körmeister with the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) of Germany. He has been an SV member since 1970. Highlights• In the Anniversary Year of the SV (100 years) he judged the Obedience Section of

the Bundessiegerprüfung in Augsburg. • At the Siegerhauptzuchtschau 2000 in Bremen, he judged the Protection Work of

the Working Dog Class Bitches • At the Siegerhauptzuchtschau 2002 in Karlsruhe, he judged the Intermediate Dog

Class, JHKL, and • at the Siegerhauptzuchtschau 2010 in Nürnberg, he judged the Junior Dog Class,

JKL Rüden. I have been very intensively involved with the training of German Shepherd Dogs and still am training my dogs myself. For about 10 years, I held the position of Protection Work Helper and I have personally handled dogs in the main events of the SV. Since 1971 I held Executive Positions in the Regional Group (Local Club) and was President for 30 years. I am a member of the Executive of the State Club Saarland since 1992 and President since 1994.Since 1994, I have been a member of the Board and Business Executive of the SV. I became a Performance Judge in 1991, have been a Breed Judge since 1995, and Koermeister since 2000. I have adjudicated as Judge and Koermeister at Trials, Breed Surveys, Shows, among these many National Trials and National Shows in nearly all countries of the WUSV. In ten years together with my brother, we bred many top dogs under the Kennel name “Vom Schlumborn”, Ex and Gipsi VA, among these. Later I bred under my own kennel name ”vom Königsadler“ and here too, I succeeded in breeding several top dogs, among them the mother of the World Siegerin “Ronda von Haus Beck“, Janka vom Königsadler

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West Coast GSSC Calendar of Events 2013

WEST COAST GERMAN SHEPHERD SC

UPCOMING EVENTSGSSCC WESTERN REGION

June 1-2IPO CHAMPIONSHIP

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM QUALIFIER

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The Versitile German Shepherd

Why is the German Shepherd Dog so successful The German shepherd dog is renowned for its versatility and that ability is not an accident. It is a product of a very deliberate strategy. Training - Testing - Certification - Breeding German Shepherd dogs, like people have a variety of personalities and temperament characteristics. Some are the strong silent type, some are loud and obnoxious and others are meek, mild and sensitive and others still are silly, playful and easily distracted. In order to identify the characteristics that are ideal for specific duties they need to be tested in a way that showcases their character and their versatility. German Shepherd dogs are legendary in their ability to work in extreme environmental conditions such as earthquakes, avalanches and risky situations such as war zones. They are able to handle extreme weather conditions, ranging from the desert to the far north. They have the physical and mental toughness to handle adversity and the resolve to overcome confrontation, duress and hardship, even over extended periods of time. Active service dogs may have to respond several times during the course of their regular duty shift and that could require it to apply any or all of those skills. The dog must be able to adapt quickly and confidently to a provocative situation in one instance and then respond to a search and rescue situation without missing a beat or confusing the task at hand. The competitive dog sport of Schutzhund is the temperament testing utilized by German Shepherd breeders. It is the most difficult and

complex of all dog sports. It combines 3 separate phases into one competition. The three phases of tracking, obedience and protection are linked through the concept of control in any situation. The goal of such a complex and challenging venue is to prove and document the versatility, resolve, trainability and mental & physical fitness of the dog. Schutzhund is a competitive testing process that provides a means to identify dogs with desirable qualities of character and physical structure. Once tested the dogs are certified and awarded titles. The certification process identifies dogs with those special characteristics and promotes them into the breeding program.

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Clubs & facilitiesClubs & Club groundsWe know that the training of dogs dramatically reduces the incidents of unprovoked bites. The education of owners and dogs is the key to preventing such incidents. Dog Sport clubs and their facilities compliment the widely available public and private professional dog obedience classes and provide an option for those who would like to do more with their dog after learning the basics. Club facilities draw people of a common interest together to share information and knowledge at an affordable price and provide a low cost form of family and personal recreation with the dogs. The clubs are social centers for people to gather and enjoy their common interests in a comfortable setting.Club facilities also provide alternative venues for hosting training, seminars, competitions, shows and numerous other dog related activities. Club facilities help to keep dogs owners from using public play grounds and recreational sports complexes as their training and exercise areas. Club facilities are an important element for building a positive learning environment for everything from basic responsible ownership to the competitive training of dogs. The club structure creates a team environment which contributes to the competition aspect between the various clubs from different communities. German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada member clubs are all registered non-profit societies. The funds to maintain and improve the facilities to organize and to host events are generated from memberships and fund raising events held at the facility.

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Respect and Protocol

Creating a positive perception Generally there is a tremendous love affair with dogs in our society. That fascination covers a multitude of breeds and a variety of associated interests. However, we must not forget that there will always be those who don't understand or agree with the training of dogs, or even in having dogs in the community. Some are even afraid of dogs. In particular they are afraid of large breed dogs. It is important that those concerns are respected and reflected in the actions of dog owners. The behavior of a dog owner affects the reputation of all dog owners, dog clubs, dog organizations and the breed they own. How dogs in general, and the dog sport in particular, are viewed by friends, family, peers and the public is dependent on how every individual presents themselves in public and while participating in and around the sport. Clubs have a responsibility to teach their members and to encourage responsible and respectful behavior. The future of the Schutzhund sport in this changing world is also tied to the contribution it makes to society and in conveying the message that the sport is beneficial to the community. That message must be loud, clear and consistent. We all have a vested interest in responsible dog ownership. Dogs and dog owners have to be educated to be good citizens. Working dog clubs and their members must be a big part of the solution.

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