American English Coonhound

On June 1, 2011, AKC added the American English Coonhound as one of the registered breeds to the Hound Group. This breed is well know for their speed and endurance. Their coat is of medium length, with colors from red and white ticked, blue and white ticked, tri-colored with ticking, red and white, or black and white.

AKC Abbreviations (cont.)

TC - Triple Champion - any dog that has been award the Dual Champion (DC) title and has also won a title as Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH), or won a title as Tracking Champion (CT), or won a title as Agility Champion (MACH) may be designated as a Triple Champion.

VCCH - Versatile Companion Champion - this title is awarded to dogs with the title of Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH), title of Agility Champion (MACH), and the title of Tracking Champion (CT).

WNC - World Nite Champion - must win the final cast of the annual World Championship Hunt.

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NOC - National Obedience Champion - winner of the annual National Obedience Invitational.

NOGDC - National Open Gun Dog Champion - wins first place at a stake designated as a National Open Gun Dog Championship stake.

OTCH - Obedience Trial Champion - won 100 points, must receive at least one first place Open B, one first place Utility, and a third first place ribbon in either class. The first places must be awarded by three different judges. Open B must have 6 in competition; and Utility must have 3 in competition.

RGDSC - Retrieving Gun Dog Stake Champion - win first place in a stake designated as a Retrieving Gun Dog Championship stake.

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NAC - National Agility Champion- winner of the annual National Agility Championship.

NAFC - National Amateur Field Champion - win first place in a stake designated as a National Amateur Championship stake.

NAGDC - National Amateur Gundog Champion - wins first place in a national amateur gun dog stake at a national championship field trial event for pointing breeds.

NFC - National Field Champion - wins first place in a stake designated as a National Open Championship stake.

NGDC - National Gundog Champion - wins first place in a stake designated as a National Open Gun Dog Championship stake.

Summer Is Here

Summer has arrived so be sure to provide your outdoor pets with plenty of fresh water and a nice shady spot. Avoid taking your pets along with you in your vehicle. Leaving them in a closed up vehicle is a death trap. Keep watch for hot spots, they quickly get out of control. Remember with hot spots the goal is to dry out the area not keep it moist. It is also a good idea to keep frozen ice packs in your freezer, with heat stroke it is necessary to lower the body temperature quickly and seek help from your veterinarian. Try to take your dog on walks early or late in the day to avoid the heat of the day. When the temperatures outside become very hot, bring your pets indoors. They will enjoy fans and air conditioning just like you.

Patriotic Item From Brandykegs

To purchase this patriotic tissue box cover with your favorite Saint Bernard breed visit Brandykegs Store.

Handcrafted From Brandykegs

Brandykegs has several drool bibs for your big dog.

Patriotic Handcrafted Items

You can show your patriotic spirit and your love of the Saint Bernard breed with this tissue box cover. For more details visit Brandykegs Store.

Hand-crafted Patriotic Sign

Show your patriotic side and greet your guests with this colorful welcome sign! To purchase visit Brandykegs Store.

First Day Of Summer

Summer begins today, have fun!

AKC Abbreviations - cont.

The prefix MACH stands for Master Agility Champion. A dog must achieve at least 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores obtained from the Excellent B Standard Agility class and the Excellent B Jumpers With Weaves class to receive this title.

St. Bernard Club of Puget Sound

There will be a Saint Bernard Specialty Show today, June 19, 2011; hosted by the St. Bernard Club of Puget Sound. The Specialty Show will be held at Clarks Creek Park Area #3, 1700 12th Avenue S W, Puyallup, Washington. Mrs. Patricia J. Wiggins will be their judge. There were 46 Saint Bernards that competed at this event last year. Brandykegs would like to wish all the exhibitors the best of luck!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day from Brandykegs!

My Dad
(author unknown)

When I was just a tiny kid,

Do you remember when?

The time you kissed my bruises,

Or cleaned my soiled chin.

You scrambled for the balls I hit,

Short-winded more than not,

Yet, every time we played a game,

You praised the "outs" I caught.

It seems like only yesterday,

You wiped away my tears,

And late at night I called your name,

To chase away my fears.

Though time has changed your handsome grip,

Your hair is snowy white,

Your gait's a little slower now,

Thick glasses help your sight.

Oh, do I thirst for years gone by?

To be that growing lad,

Re-living all of the memories,

Of growing with my Dad.

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The prefix HC means Herding Champion. A dog must receive 15 points with at least two 1sts carrying championship points, 1 of which must be for 3 points or better, this title pertains to Herding Trials.

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The prefix GDSC stands for Gun Dog Stake Champion. This is a Field Trial Competition where the dog must win 1st place in a stake that has been designated as an Open Gun Dog Championship stake.

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The prefix GCH means Grand Champion. In order to receive this title a dog must earn a total of 25 Grand Championship points. There must be 3 major wins under 3 different judges and at least 1 or more points under a 4th judge. The dog must have defeated at least 1 other Champion of Record at 3 shows.

Effective May 11, 2011, Grand Champions can earn 4 different levels of achievement; Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The Bronze Level requires 100 points, Silver Level requires 200 points, Gold Level requires 400 points, and the Platinum Level requires 800 points.

GCH CH Alta Vista's Billion Kilowatt CD RN is the number one ranked Saint Bernard earning the Bronze Level of Achievement with 171 Grand Championship Points (info dated April 30, 2011.)

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The FC prefix means Field Champion. For more detailed information on this title for Pointing Breeds, Retrievers, Spaniels, Sight Hounds/Lure Coursing, Beagles, Basset Hounds, and Dachshunds visit AKC's webstite.

Flag Day

Today is Flag Day, it marks the adoption of our flag, by resolution by the Second Continental Congress in 1777.

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The prefix DC means Dual Champion. A Champion of Record dog may be designated as a Dual Champion after it has also been awarded the title of Field Champion or Herding Champion.

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CWSG stands for World Show Champion. To receive this title a dog must win first place at the annual World Championship Show. This pertains to the Coonhound Bench Show.

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The prefix CWC means Water Race Champion. In order to achieve this title a dog must win 1 First Line and 1 First Tree in Finals at least once on the same day and in the same Water Race with competition and have a total of 200 Championship points.

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The prefix CSGW stands for Supreme Grand Water Race Champion. A Water Race Champion must win 3 First Lines and/or 3 First Trees in 3 Line Finals or Tree Finals at 3 different Water Races. One of the 3 wins must include both Final Line and Final Tree Line Final and Tree Final in the same event on the same day with competition.

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The CSGN pefix means Supreme Grand Nite Champion. In order to receive this title a Grand Nite Champion dog must win five casts with plus points.

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The prefix CSGF means Supreme Grand Field Champion. A Grand Field Champion must win 3 First Lines and/or 3 First Trees in 3 Finals or Tree Finals at 3 different trials. At least one of these 3 wins must include both Final Tree and Final Line in the same trial on the same date with competition.

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The prefix CSG means Supreme Grand Champion. A Grand Champion must win 3 Champion Classes against all Champions in order to receive this title.

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The CNC prefix means Nite Champion. In order to receive this title a must dog win 5 casts with plus points.

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The prefix CGW means Grand Water Race Champion. A Water Race Champion must win 3 First Lines and/or First Trees in 3 Line Finals or Tree Finals at 3 different Water Races. At least 1 of the 3 wins must include both Tree Finals and Line Finals.

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The CGN prefix means Grand Nite Champion. Nite Champions must win five casts with plus points to achieve this title.

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The prefix CGF means Grand Field Champion. In order to receive this title a Field Champion must win 3 First Lines and/ or 3 First Trees in three in Lines Finals or Trees Finals. At least one of the 3 wins must include both the Tree Final and Line Final.

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The abbreviation GGCH that precedes a dog's name stands for, Grand Champion. This prefix pertains to Coonhound Bench Show Champions; in order to receive this title the Bench Show Champion must win 3 Champion Classes against Champions.

Entries Close Today For Washington's St Bernard Show

Entries close today, Wednesday, June 1st, 2011, for the Specialty Show hosted by the St. Bernard Club of Puget Sound. The Specialty Show will held on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Clarks Creek Park Area #3, 1700 12th Avenue S W, Puyallup, Washington.