Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club Awards for 2007

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club Awards for 2007
By Valerie Sharp, Published in CISC Winter Newsletter 2007

Congrats to all the Dogs, Owners and Breeders of these outstanding Iceland Sheepdogs.

Top Male Iceland Sheepdog in CISC 2007
Ch Belglen Riddari

Bred/owned by Sharon Schaefer of Belglen Kennels

Handled by Sharon Schaefer and Linda Thompson

Top Female Iceland Sheepdog in CISC 2007
Greenstone Black Pearl Bred/Owned by Valerie Sharp of Greenstone Kennels

Handled by Linda Thompson(Eastern Canada) and Lori-Ann Fischer (Western Canada)

Top Iceland Sheepdog Puppy in CISC 2007
Greenstone Black Pearl
Bred/Owned by Valerie Sharp of Greenstone Kennels

Handled by Linda Thompson(Eastern Canada) and Lori-Ann Fischer (Western Canada)

2007 Data for Shows

In total 16 Icelandic Sheepdogs have been shown across Canada, (Icelandics were shown in Ontario, Sask, Alberta, and B.C.), These dogs were shown at 96 Shows in CKC.

We were pleased to see a few of the dogs from Last year out in 2007, but even more exciting was the most of the dogs shown were new ISD in 2007, and the club is aware of at least six up and coming show dogs due to come into the CKC show rings in 2008, so we are looking forward to seeing the amount of dogs shown reach over the 20 mark and lets hope that we can get over the 100 shows mark in 2008!! So lets all have fun and get out to the shows this year!

Into the Canadian Breed History Books, we have earned our First Female Group Placement, and our First Best Puppy in Group in CKC 2007.

2006 Data for Shows

In total 14 Icelandics have been shown in Canada since we were allowed in the CKC Show Ring as of March 1st 2006. They have been shown a total of 94 times across Canada (Ontario, Sask, and Alberta)

The Club could not be more pleased to see this many ISD out into the show rings across Canada.

Into the Canadian Breed History Books, we have earned our First Male/Female Championships, and our First Group 3rd (2) and 4th placements with a Male Icelandic in 2006.

Once again the Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club is proud to being you our Therapy Dog of the Year, it is a wonderful example of how good our breed's temperment is that we have a number of active new Therapy Dogs each year to choose from. Pineridge Kolperla has been involved with working with children/Teenagers since she was a puppy and she continues her good works as a adult.

Here is her Therapy Page on her owners website

http://www.island--dog.com/page13.html

Therapy Dog of 2007
U Ch Pineridge Kolperla TDI, CGC
Bred by Pineridge Icelandics, owned by Donna McDermott

National Booster in June -Donations Welcome

Last year the call to our members for prizes to help create some winners baskets was amazing and we are starting to look forward to our show in Ontario in June. We are looking for prizes, anything you can think of, we will be happy to have it..

Do you knit? Maybe something with Icelandic Sheep Wool??

Do you sew? Maybe some Beds for the dogs, last year the bag holders were wonderful. -Thank you to Fun and Fancy Kennels for that donation

Can you braid? Plush Braided Tug Toys are always a hit with the dogs -Thank you to Belglen Kennels for the wonderful dog Harness's.

Can you paint? or Draw? We are always looking for artwork as prizes. Thank you to Ryan Schmidt/ Foothills Kennels /Tofra Kennels /Verla Sharp for the orginal artwork.

Can you shop? Anything found at the stores is a wonderful idea -Thanks to everyone for all the little gifts! The Canadian Flag Towels went over really well, everyone wanted to win one of those- Donated by Greenstone Kennel/Mavis Hickford

Can you declutter? Maybe you have some dog books that are in good condition that you don't read anymore..

Did you find the cutest mug with a doggy, or maybe a doggy photo frame and the ideas are endless.. Thank you to Verla Sharp, Ken and Mavis Hickford, and many others.

Or maybe something for the human part of the team- Last years Chocolates were so tasty.. Thank you to Glacier Kennels

Or maybe you would like to sponser the Club Ad in the Catalog -Thank you to Solhunder Kennels for last years donation

If you would like to help out, we would be so grateful for anything you would like to donate to the club.

If you are coming to the show, then you can drop them off at the Greenstone Moterhome on Thursday or Friday, if you would like to support our Nationals but can't come this year, please consider sending something by mail, in which case, please email isdpuppies@hotmail.com for instructions on how to do so.

So our First donated Itam is the lovely pencil drawing of an Icelandic Sheepdog signed DJ Rogers. Donated by Greenstone Icelandics

Happy Holidays- Tips for keeping your pets safe.

Happy Holidays

During the Holidays, there are many new hazards for our pets.
Here's a quick reminder to ensure that you and your pets have a safe and joyous time.


* Holiday Food- Fatty foods can cause pancreatitis and gastrointestinal issues. Chocolate, coffee, and onions are toxic to dogs and cats. Rising dough on a counter top is irresistible to some pets, and can cause serious problems. Don't forget that wrapped food gifts under or on the tree can be easily consumed by dogs, cats, birds and small pets. Not only are the food items a problem, but those wrappers are impossible to digest.


* Holiday Plants- Many lilies are deadly to cats. Mistletoe, poinsettias and holly cause gastrointestinal upset for all critters. Christmas tree water can be filled with chemicals or bacteria and pine sap is dangerous if ingested. Secure your tree to the wall so your pets can't knock it over.


* Decorations- Tinsel, ribbon, ornaments and hooks are attractive play things for many small animals. If swallowed they may cause internal blockages requiring surgery. Broken glass ornaments can cut paws and mouths. If your pet likes to play with things on the tree, decorate the lower third with unbreakable wood or plastic ornaments.


* Candles- Put burning candles in places that are inaccessible to your pets. They could set themselves on fire or tip the candle over and start a fire in the house.


* Batteries- Don't leave batteries for those Christmas toys lying around. They are fun to play with, but contain corrosives. If ingested, they can cause mouth ulcerations and intestinal issues.

Handler/Grooming Seminar by Linda Thompson for the Icelandic Sheepdog

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club is Proud to be bring you a two hour Mini-Seminar at our 2008 National Icelandic Sheepdog Gathering in June of 2008.

Host: Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club

Date: June 20th at Kingston

Time: After Best in Show

Guest : Linda Thompson - Bio Pending

Seminar One -One Hour on Grooming your Icelandic Sheepdog for the Show Ring
Seminar Two -One Hour on Handling your Icelandic Sheepdog for the Show Ring

Cost - Ten dollars per Seminar or both for Fifteen dollars.

We will accept pre-registeration or registeration on the day of the event, please contact as at
icelandsheepdog1@yahoo.com for a registeration form to be mailed out to you.

AKC Agility 2007 - An Icelandic Sheepdog North American First!

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club would like to give our congratulations to the dogs that were invited to the AKC National Agility 2007

Those Dogs and owners are Sandi Dunn with her lovely ISD Perla, and Kathryn Ananada-Owens with her very perky ISD Viva.

To bring this closer to home in Canada, Perla is from Pineridge Kennels in B.C. and Viva is the Granddaughter of Pineridge Elska..

For full details check out

http://www.akc.org/pdfs/agility_invitational/2007/results/ALLCumByQual.pdf

For Saturday Congrats goes to Viva and Kathryn Ananada-Owens, who had a great run for a score of 100 with a time of 31.25 which earned her the score of #24 th out of 109!! in Round One.

Round Two, on Saturday Viva and Kathryn Ananada-Ownens had a wonderful run for a score of 100 with a time of 45.49

Saturday Combined Total Pointes 200 Time 76.73 To earn Place #18 out of 109!! Way to go!!!

Sunday Round 3 had a great run for a score of 100, Time, 46.04, Round 4, 100 Points with a time of 35.35 and that put her into the Finals!!

And in Finals she got a score of 100 with a time of 40.47 with means that Viva and Katheryn finished #7 out of 109

Viva also took FIRST place in the combined Misc and Foundation Stock all jump heights classes!

That is amazing, for the first time that Icelandics were allowed into the AKC Agility finals and to Finish #7, the girls must be floating on cloud nine.

Sandi and Perla did great as well, Sunday was clearly their day and they finished in the top 100 of the 16 inch height.

Way to go girls, what a great way to show off what the ISD's can do! in North America Agility Rings.

To see Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club article by Katheryn, please go here.

http://canadianicelandicsheepdogclub.blogspot.com/2007/03/agility-event-report-summer-issue-2006.html

Icelandic Sheepdogs - Breed info in Canada

CKC Formal Results on the Icelandic Sheepdog, published in Dec Offical Section 2007

Litters Registered in 2006 - One Litter
Dogs Registered in 2006 -14 dogs

Litters Registered in 2007 - Ten Litters
Dogs Registered in 2007 -39 Dogs

New Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Stud-Reykjadals Odinn

Name: Reykjadals Odinn

Born in 2004.

To learn more about his breeder, please check out her website at

http://notendur.centrum.is/~borg1/english/

Color : Black Tri -Full Tan Pigment

Coat: Med Coat

Dewclaws: Single on one front leg, Double on the other front Leg, and Double on both Rear Legs.

Tail : Curl and Half

Pigment: Black

Eyes: Dark Brown

CERF Normal

Pennhip .44 for Both Hips

Living in Alberta, but all contact info in regards for stud Service, please send to Greenstone Kennel at isdpuppies@hotmail.com

FCI Pedigree, Born in Iceland, will be CKC registered, and will be available for Stud to approved FCI or CKC registered Icelandic Sheepdog Females.

Icelandic Sheepdog Puppies -Available in Ontario, and Wshington State

Photo of one of the Males available above.

Hello Folks

Valhalla Icelandic Sheepdogs still have two wonderful White Male, Pet Qaulity Puppies available.

For more information please go to the website listed below.

.http://www.valhallaicelandics.com/IcelandicSheepdogPuppiesforSale.html

Greenstone Icelandic Sheepdogs has one amazing long hair Red/Pied male available for Adoption. This lovely young male is available as a pet or as a possable show/breeder.

For more information, please check out the website at www.icelandsheepdog.blogspot.com

Planned Litter for Icelandic Sheepdog Puppies 2007-2008

Hello Fellow Icelandic Sheepdog Lovers - Updated Nov 8th 2007

Are you looking for a Icelandic Sheepdog Puppy in Canada or the United States? Want to learn what Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club Breeders are planning litters in the coming year? Well this is the place for to see what is happening. Keep an eye on this page, as litters come and go, we will continue to update this page.

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club believes that its important that you, the planned Puppy owner contacts the breeders and learn more about their dogs and planned litter. All Kennels are Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club members but its up to you to talk to the breeders and learn if these dogs or their puppies meet your needs.

If you are a member of the Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club and you are breeding two CKC registered Icelandic Sheepdog, then please give us your litters information and we will add it to our list.

Glacier Point Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning a late 2007/Early 2008 Litter out of Ch Woolfarm Sasha, Stud to be annouced in the future. Glacier Point Kennel is located in Calf, USA and you can talk to Sasha's owner at this contact information.

Kennel Name : Glacier Point
Owner : Xania Moreno
Contact information: seacliff@sti.net



Fun 'N Fancy Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning a late 2007/Early 2008 Litter out of Ch Belglen Risna, Stud to be annouced in the future. Fun 'N Fancy Kennel is located in Calf, USA

Kennel Name : Fun' N Fancy
Owner : Judy Brown
Contact information: jbrown41@charter.net


Valhalla Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning a late 2007/2008 Litter out of Skin-Deep's Katina bred by Surtsey's Eik Efni. Valhalla Kennel is located in Washington USA.

Kennel Name : Valhalla
http://www.valhallaicelandics.com/
Contact Information: mgimblin@msn.com


Pineridge Icelandic Sheepdogs Kennel is planning a late 2007/Early 2008 Litter out of Pineridge Gletta, Stud to be annouced in the Future. Pineridge Kennel is located in B.C. Canada, Worldwide Shipping available

Kennel Name: Pineridge
Website address
http://www.pineridgeicelandics.com/

Contact Information: pineice@mail.ocis.net


Belglen Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning a late 2007/Early 2008 Litter out of Fronar Ima of Belglen, Stud to be annouced in the Future. Belglen Kennel is located in Sask, Canada, Worldwide Shipping Available.

Kennel Name : Belglen
http://www.belglen.sasktelwebsite.net/

Email contact information: belglen@sask.ca



Greenstone Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning Two Late 2007/2008 Litters out of Ch Belglen Runa of Greenstone bred by Pineridgeicelandics Vaskur, and Folda, Stud to be annouced in the Future. Greenstone Kennel is located in Ontario, Canada, Worldwide Shipping Available.

Kennel Name: Greenstone

http://www.icelandsheepdog.blogspot.com/ or www.canadianicelandicsheepdogpuppies.blogspot.com


Email contact Information: isdpuppies@hotmail.com



Lavendels Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning one late 2007/Early 2008 litter out of Reykjadals Stikla Run, Stud to be announced in the future. Lavendels Kennel is located in Michigan USA.

Kennel Name: Lavendels

http://www.lavenderfleece.com/

Email : lavenderfleece@charter.net



Tofra Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning two late 2007/Early 2008 litters out of Hólmfríður frá Olafsfjördur by Vaskur and Tofra Bista Freyja by Stjörnuljósa Mána Snarpur

Tofra Kennels is located in Iceland but will ship her puppies World Wide.

Website :http://www.tofradogs.com/english.htm

Email:tofra@simnet.is



Eyjahunda Icelandic Sheepdog Kennel is planning one Early 2008 Litter with UKC CH Pineridge Kolperla, stud to be announced.

Website : www.island--dog.com

Email addres : eyjahunda@yahoo.com

Please Remember if you are a CISC member and are planning a CKC Registerable litter for 2008, please let us know and we will be happy to post your information.

Volunteer Opportunities with the Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club

Volunteer Opportunities

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Do you have a special talent to share with Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club? We need your help. Are you a graphics specialist, computer nerd, photography nut, frustrated writer, bookkeeper, administration whiz, good at organizing and planning, an undiscovered artist or a lawyer? Or do you just have some spare time and are willing to help out with any task?

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club needs your assistance!

We are a volunteer run organization and we couldn’t do it without volunteer help. Consider volunteering -- it not only benefits the Club but you’ll make a ton of new friends who all love dogs!

Contact us at icelandsheepdog1@yahoo.com and tell us all about your talents.


Current Volunteer Opportunities


National Booster and Awards Committee


Contact us at the information above if you are interested in volunteering for the specific positions advertised above. We are always looking for volunteers so if you’d like to donate your time don’t wait, send us a note now!

Show Report Updates- Glacier Point Kennel

Show: Abbotsford Oct 25, 26 27th and 28th 2007

Show Photos Coming.

Valhalla Cera of Glacier Point Kennel, Took Best of Breed Three out of the Four days as the show, Oct 26th, 27th and 28th.

Woolfarms Sasha of Glacier Point Kennel, Took Best of Breed Once, on Oct 25th.

It was a wonderful turn out to the Abbotsford Show in regards to numbers, and we are thrilled to say that on the weekend the show was taped and will be show across Canada at a future date on the OLN. It will be a great pleasure to see an Icelandic Sheepdog shown in the ring along with the rest of the herding class.

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club - The Icelandic Sheepdog Video Available

The Icelandic Sheepdog Video

The Icelandic Kennel CLub was founded on 4th of Sept by a group of people concerned wit the perservation of the Icelandic Sheepdog and with the intention of Saving the Icelandic Sheepdog from Extinction and keeping the breed pure.

DIF and the Icelandic Kennel club created this wonderful 12 min Video of the Icelandic Sheepdog in Iceland, they go over the FCI Breed Standard and show the dogs working Sheep and horse's in their native Country.

A must have for the ISD Lover and highly recommend for breeders, Makes a great Gift for your Icelandic Sheepdog owner.

Please contact icelandsheepdog1@yahoo.com to order your copy now.

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club's 2008 Membership Drive

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club Membership Drive for 2008

The CISC memberships run from the end of Dec to Dec regardless of when you join the club, the club membership renewal application is published four times a year in the CISC newsletter at the end of Club business, it is also posted once a month on the Yahoo Chat Group as well as being available on the club website at


http://canadianicelandicsheepdogclub.blogspot.com/2007/03/cisc-membership-application.html


It has been noted at this time that a number of folks have not renewed their 2008 club memberships yet and this would mean that without renewal, no more wonderful CISC newsletters will be arriving in your mail box, nor would you be eligable to earn CISC club awards or titles. We encourage everyone to consider renewing their memberships.


As of Dec 31st 2007, if you have not renewed your membership all club listings on the website will be removed, Starting March 1st of 2008, we will be using the three months mark as a cut off period for renewals from there on in. If you do not renew within the first three months of the new year, your membership will be considered new.


The board would like to consider putting forth the idea of a pet membership for ten dollars canadian, that means the members get all newsletters and can send in all their brags and dog photos etc, but are not voting members, we also think this is a great offer to be used for our club breeders, this would allow you to get a years membership for your puppy owners at half price if you desire.


It has recently come to our attention that in the future, when we move forward to earn formal CKC national club status, (which at this time is not possable until we have membership within more of the official regions of Canada, that all our club members at that time must have CKC membership as well. At this time, we do not require our regular members to also have CKC membership. However in the future when the time does come to move the breed forward, membership will either need to join CKC in order to be a member of the CISC or they will need to let their membership laspe.


The CKC considers having all club members part of the CKC, a move of good faith on behalf of the club, its our understanding that after we get full approve, that the club will again have the option of allowing memberships without needing them to have CKC memberships.


It is a exciting year ahead of us in the CISC, and we look fowrard to sharing it with you.

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club Booster for 2008

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club 2008 Booster and Events

We are looking forward to the show year of 2008, Last year we had a Fun Match and Gathering in Eastern Canada and the CISC first National Booster in Western Canada. It is normal for a National Breed Club to host a min of one Booster per year for the breed, as we continue to grow, we can look forward to more Boosters per year. The norm for National Breed clubs is to move the Club events both around and back and forth across the country. Last year was in Alberta, and this year it will be in Ontario, we are hoping to look at B.C or Sask for 2009.

Our eastern Gathering will take place in Kingston, Ontario, this is very close to the US Border for anyone wanting to come up from the US to the events. It will be the Third weekend of June, Fathers Day weekend. The Show is a Three day event, 20th, 21st, and 22nd.

You are welcome to come for the whole three day event or just for the big Saturday events.

The Show is being held at the the Rideau Acres Campground to learn more about the campground please visit their website. One of the perks of this show is that its held in a wonderful campground, and its very reasonable to stay for the whole weekend, and there is a ton of water and power hookups available.

http://www.rideauacres.com/

We will have a 10 by 10 Icelandic Sheepdog Booster Booth within sight of the Show rings for folks to gather and visit.

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club will be offering Prizes for the following, Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Best Puppy, Best Bred By, Best of Winners, Winners Male, Winners Female. The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club will be offering Prizes for all puppies entered in 6 to 9 month class, 9 to 12 month class and 12 -18 month class.

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club will be offering a Prize for the highest scoring Icelandic Sheepdog in CKC Rally on June 21st.

The Premium is not out yet, but when it is ready it will available at the C & E Show site.
http://www.ca-showservices.on.ca/

Judges Profile : Mrs. Donna M. Cole (Canada)Mrs. Donna M. Cole is a retired nursing administrator. She has bred boxers from 1967 to 1997 and Boston Terriers since 1988. She was a proud owner of a Top Dog in All Breeds, 1976 - a boxer who produced 101 Champions in 5 countries.

She obtained her Canadian Kennel Club All Breed Judge’s License in 1990. Currently, she is the President of Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers of B.C (which hosts Canada’s largest dog show). Aside from that, she was the President of Boston Terrier Club of Canada from 1990 to 2000 and was re-elected on year 2002.

She also held position as co-chairman of Judge’s Education Group and Lower Mainland Director of the Canadian Dog Judges Association. Mrs. Donna Cole is also an instructor for conformation handling classes with 22 years of experience under her belt.

There is no doubt that Mrs. Donna Cole has extensive experience in judging conformation shows. Over the years she was invited to judge at 26 countries, which include:
Canada
United States
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Japan
Thailand
Philippines
Taiwan
Australia
Germany
India
Peru
Holland
New Zealand
Columbia
Denmark
Hong Kong
Sweden
Puerto Rico
Costa Rica
Indonesia
Chile
Uruguay
Ireland
Ecuador


She has also awarded C.C.’s to Boxers in England and Pedigree Award-Conformation Judge of the Year at 2001. She judged Bassett Hounds, Havanese, Labrador-males and the breed at the 2002 World Show in Amsterdam, Holland. Mr. Donna Cole have judged Boxers and a Group final at FCA International Dog Show and Samoyeds, Siberian Husky, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever at FCI Americas and Caribbean Dog show held with the 2005 World Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina – where she also judged breeds such as Old English Sheepdog, Jack Russell terrier, Parson Russell Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Welsh Terrier, English Springer Spaniel and Boston Terriers.

New Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Litter in Ontario- Solhunder Kennel

Solhunder Kennel is pleased to annouce the arrival of five healthy newborn Icelandic Sheepdog Puppies. If you would like more information on this litter please check out Laura and Scotts Puppy Blog at http://icelandsheepdogpuppies.blogspot.com/

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Clubs Fall Magazine

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Clubs Fall Magazine is now taking photos, stories brags, new titles information on any members dog. Please email icelandsheepdog1@yahoo.com with your information or photos.

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Clubs Magazine is always looking for interested folks that would like to be a regular writer in our E- Magazine. Whatever your passion in dogs, be it Herding, Flyball, Aglity, Grooming, Showing, Rally-O, Tracking etc. If you have a interest in writing, please feel free to let us know.

CISC Board

Valhalla Icelandic Sheepdog Puppies Available!

Valhalla Icelandic Sheepdog Puppies are Available Now!

A wonderful litter of Six Icelandic Male Puppies have arrived in Washington, USA, Both Parents are CKC registered and all Six Puppies are eligable for CKC or AKC-FSS or UKC registeration.

These wondeful males have had their temperment test and CERF exams.

They are ready to go to their home now! Both Show and Pet Qaulity Icelandic Sheepdogs Puppies available out of this litter.

For more information please go to the Valhalla website listed below.

http://www.valhallaicelandics.com/IcelandicSheepdogPuppiesforSale.html

Availlable Greenstone Puppies

Greenstone Icelandics, Ontario, Canada has Three Show/Breeder Puppies Available at this time.

To learn more Contact Greenstone Kennel at isdpuppies@hotmail.com

All three puppies are looking for Show and or Breeding homes, you do not need to already own Icelandic Sheepdogs, Will consider any homes across Canada, would perfer Eastern Canada but for the right home will look at Western Canada as well.

Alberta Kennel Club Booster -Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club's Western Event for 2007

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club held its first National Booster (with international support) at the Alberta Kennel Clubs Dog Show in Calgary, Alberta on Aug 4th.





We were honored to have well respected Judge Richard Beauchamp, of the U.S





Best of Breed - Ch Belglen Riddari


Best of Opposite Sex- Woolfarms Sasha


Best Puppy- Greenstone Black Pearl





We are so pleased to say that Ch Belglen Riddari, breed/owned/showed by Belglen Kennels of Sask, Ca was Best of Breed winner for the first CISC National Booster.





We are pleased to say that Best of Opposite Sex, is Woolfarms Sasha, breed by Woolfarms Kennel USA and owned/showed by Xania Moreno of Glacier Point Kennel, of Cal, USA

We are pleased to say that Best Puppy went to Greenstone Black Pearl, Breed/owned by Greenstone Kennels, Ontario, Ca.

The Icelandics were out in Force over the weekend, and we are pleased to bring you the results .

Friday Aug 3rd

Best of Breed - Ch Lavandels Vindur
Best of Opposite Sex - Woolfarms Sasha
Best Puppy- Greenstone Black Pearl

Saturday Aug 4th

Best of Breed-Ch Belglen Riddari
Best of Opposite Sex- Woolfarms Sasha
Best Puppy- Greenstone Black Pearl

Sunday Aug 5th

Best of Breed- Ch Belglen Riddari
Best of Opposite Sex - Belglen Risna
Best Puppy- Greenstone Black Pearl

Monday Aug 6th

Best of Breed- Ch Lavandels Vindur
Best of Opposite Sex- Belglen Risna
Best Puppy-Greenstone Black Pearl

It was a great weekend for Canadian Icelandic Sheepdogs, Lavendels Vindur earned his Championship title on Friday Aug 3rd.

Ch Lavendels Vindur Breed by Lavendels Kennel and owned and handled by Scott and Candise Berard of Foothills Kennel.

Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club Eastern Fun Match and Event

Hello Folks

July 27th was the big Eastern CISC Fun Match and Event at Misty Morning Farms. Judge was Monika Karlsdottir from Iceland. A huge thank you goes out to Laura Ford for all her help, as well as everyone else who helped make the show a success.

Dogs at the show were

Folda CGN, TPOC, HI

Pineridge Vaskur

Tofra Tobba Traustidottir

Ch Belglen Runa

Ch Belglen Riddari

Ch Greenstone Ajay

Greenstone Alexander the Great

Greenstone Ada

Greenstone Black Magic Women

Greenstone Black Pearl

Greenstone Blue Suede Shoes

Tofra Hroi Grettir

With Write ups but not in the show itself.

Greenstone Born in a Storm

Belglen Roskva

Best in Show -Folda CGN, TPOC, HI

Best Winners Female -Folda CGN, TPOC, HI

Best Opposite Sex -Greenstone Alexander the Great

Best Puppy-Greenstone Black Pearl

Best Veteran- Pinridge Vaskur

Best Veteran Opposite Sex- Tofra Tobba Truastidottir

Full write ups on each dog will be posted shortly and also in the coming fall newsletter.

Dog Show Results- July 22

Show: Kars, Ontario, Canada

Date : July 22nd

Best of Breed-Belglen Riddari
Reserve Male -Greenstone Alexander the Great
Best of Opposite Sex -Greenstone Black Pearl
Best Puppy of Breed -Greenstone Black Pearl

Wonderful movement photo of Belglen Riddari, will put this up again in a different format for Judges and Breeders to look at, in terms of a well built ISD in Movement.

A very nice Show Win Photo of Belglen Riddari, Belglen Riddari was Handled by both Linda Thompson and Valerie Sharp over the weekend in both Kars and Kingston.

Dog Show Results- July 21st

Show: Kars, Ontario, Canada

Date : July 21st

Best of Breed - Belglen Riddari

Best of Opposite Sex -Greenstone Black Pearl

Best Puppy in Breed - Greenstone Black Pearl

Reserve Male - Greenstone Alexander the Great.

The photo above is of a 11 month old Black Pearl, clearly in Summer coat :) and it was a hot day but happy to be out and about.

Show Updates for UKC, July 8th 2007

Show : UKC, Washington Classic

Date : July 8th, 2007

Pineridge Kolperla

Best of Breed and Group 2nd in Herding.

Congrats to Donna and Kol on their wins.

Dog Show Results - June 24th

Show: Rockton, Ontario, Canada

Date : June 24th

Judge : Virginia Lyne

U-Ch Belglen Roskva CGN TT took Best of Breed in the Icelandic Sheepdog Class.

Mrs. Lyne remembered Roskva from the Purina Dog Show, in March..

As always lots of folks came up to meet a Icelandic Sheepdog in person.

Training your Dog- Sue Ailsby Clicker Training Seminar

TRAIN YOUR DOG: Sue Ailsby Clicker Training Seminar - Part 2
By Sharon Schaefer


In Part One I covered the mechanical skills of clicker and treat delivery; dogs targeting fingers or pens; and starting hand or counter zen (respecting food not belonging to them). Sue no longer "charges the clicker" because she wants the dog’s first learning to be that they control the click which equals the treat. The click is never independent of the dog’s prior behaviour. Good trainers give information to the dog five times faster than poor ones so practise the skills, become faster, and never start until your treat is ready to deliver.


The click is also NEVER given without the treat. If you click accidentally still give them a treat, no matter what their actual behaviour might have been. They need to know in the core of their being that click IS treat (c/t). You can treat without clicking whether deliberately (eg. a dog who needs some calming) or accidentally (food which falls before they’re reliably progressed on ‘zen’). Don’t panic – cover it with your foot if you can or just let them eat it unless it’s your Sunday roast and you need to rescue it!


Sue starts with target because it gives immediate, frequent, positive feedback to the dog and most traditionally trained dogs and people can still engage with these requests. The dog targets my fingers or my pen and gets a click/treat – if they want another treat most dogs within three attempts will have learned how to control my behaviour so that I will deliver the treat. Hand zen and counter zen are introduced early because this lifeskill is very important to most people living successfully with a dog.


Training is all accomplished by shaping, capturing, or luring and most training is a combination of all three. Like us dogs also process experiences while they sleep and so apparent lack of progress one day or several can be followed by leaps in understanding both for the dog and for the owner!


Luring is the quickest means to an end behaviour in many cases (eg. luring a sit is quicker to the second sit than either shaping or capturing but after a few lured sits let the dog offer them without the lure – capturing the behaviour instead strengthens the learning). The lure needs to be faded quickly so the dog does not rely on it unless the lure mimics a cue/hand signal in which case that cue can continue sometimes (if you always use it the dog will not offer the behaviour unless lured) as training progresses. When you reach the stage of wanting a stand, a nice one can be lured by planning to have the dog back into it – lure from end if nose along mid-jawline below to throat so they are tucking head and backing up.


Shaping a dog to a particular behaviour means c/ting closer and closer approximations in the dog’s behaviour. Begin with baby steps so you both can succeed. If you want the dog to go around a post (or stool or wastebasket or whatever is handy) sit yourself down, toss a treat towards the pole from a foot or so away (a bit of a lure) then c/t while they are moving in that direction, and toss another treat towards or in front of them; c/t several times while they are in area of pole and in motion; then let them come back to you or wherever (no reward) but keep c/ting every time they take any step towards the pole – the direction (clockwise/counterclockwise) doesn’t matter. A 10-20 second session (8-16 kibbles) to begin is best to be really effective. Keeping sessions short will prevent you becoming frustrated! For most dogs who have never been rewarded for taking initiative, shaping requires a constant stream of reinforcement. However, 2-10 minutes after your 10-20 second training session you can do it again; and again; and again. When the dog is offering to go around the pole, click three quarters of the way around and drop the treat at your feet. Let them do this a few times then move your chair back a couple of feet and see if they will still offer the behaviour. After they’ve offered it 100 times you’re ready to add the cue word immediately after the click (if you will be doing herding the cue will probably be different than if you’re into agility). Read Sue’s Levels Training for the means of progressing with distance, direction, and additional posts.


Anything which the dog frequently does in daily life, such as sit and lie down, are easiest (not fastest necessarily) to train by capturing it. You are ready with clicker while you watch TV and the dog happens to lie down so you c/t immediately by tossing the treat so the dog will get up. Then they need to think about what they did that made you c/t; stay still and keep your arms crossed so they can’t target. Be very patient – whether they repeat the down quickly or not they are thinking. Eventually they will get tired and lie down again – immediate c/t. This is one case where you are not rewarding frequently until they start offering the behaviour so don’t do this before a mealtime.



Formal training times should be brief – 2 seconds to 10 minutes is sufficient! It will take you longer to set up the room until you get comfortable with the process. Early on you could have stashes of kibble and cheese around the house and on your body so you can always deliver a treat when needed. The dog will tell you if a reward is good – the behaviour will increase. If a desired behaviour decreases then that is not a reward to this dog at this time or the reward is not frequent enough (about 8 treats in 10 seconds for beginning a new behaviour) or there is something in the environment which is punishing the desired behaviour. Perhaps the dog is not hungry or is too distracted in which case you need to change times or locations. The half hour before the dog’s mealtime is precious training time (treat with their meal kibble) and you can use the bathroom as the first training centre.



The focus is to catch them doing it right – over and over and over again. Food is always the primary motivator/reward because in a training session, if you are going to use a toy as a reward, then the dog needs to be given a minute to actually play. As your partnership progresses, learn what else is rewarding for your particular dog in different circumstances so you can vary the rewards and opportunities to interact. Teach your dog to play with a wide variety of toys both independently and with you. Some dogs might love to tug with you but only in private. Some dogs will retrieve a certain size or feel of ball better than other types. Some dogs will kill every squeaky toy and others will carefully save them to cuddle. Destroying a certain type of toy is a reward to some dogs so plan to give them the chance sometimes!
Lifestyle rewards: going out into the backyard is a reward – ask (by luring) them to target a pen or to sit (not sit/stay yet just one thing at a time) before you open the door. Anything that the dog wants to do can be a training opportunity: jumping up on the couch or going for a walk or getting breakfast are all chances to catch them doing something right then REWARD by allowing the behaviour.



Sue’s oldest dog spends time each evening playing a completely new shaping game as she solves problems for other service dog owners/trainers, her younger dog plays sometimes. These behaviours are never named; they are problem-solving exercises and practise thinking sessions for her and the dogs. When requested to demonstrate she shaped first 10 year old Scuba, then 1 year old Stitch to spin a wheel on a dolly which had been turned on its side and placed across the room – Scuba worked up to solidly spinning the wheel and repeated the behaviour several times in less than two minutes. Sue’s Levels are designed to develop you and your dog into a thinking team that can learn most new behaviours in three minutes. Putting it on cue takes longer.
If anyone wants to compete in any dog sport, including conformation, or simply to develop a better relationship with their partner-dog, I would strongly recommend attending any of Sue’s seminars.


Sue has authored a Training Levels book which is available in three different formats for free download at her website www.dragonflyllama.com.

Cooking for Dogs Spring 2007 Newsletter Issue

WELCOME to COOKING FOR DOGS Spring 2007 Issue
By Valerie Sharp

Tiny Clicker Training Treats.

Well, I have been busy in the kitchen trying to make a treat that is for clicker training, now we all know that they sell little plastic tubs of single tiny bites for training at the different clubs and on-line, but its proven to be difficult for me to figure out how to get the same tiny treat, I tried putting the dough though a grinder, with the idea of cutting it off in tiny spots as it came out, and it didn't work, at least not for me. . .


So then, I tried making softer cookies, so that I could break off tiny pieces, not bad but still not the same . . . so tried cutting them in strips and then moving them over to the baking sheet, yikes what a load of work and still not really what I was after, I wanted even smaller pieces . . .


So this is what I have figured out, and here is my latest Doggy Treats.
4 hotdogs
1 or 2 med clove of Garlic (or half a teaspoon of dry Garlic powder)
1/4 cup cold pressed oil (if possable use a healthy oil, like sunflower etc.)
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup oatmeal (non-quick cook kind)
1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour
up to 1/2 cup flour extra

So in a food processor, chop up your hotdog and garlic together, then slowly add oil till a beaten mush, then add water and oatmeal, chop again, then add one full cup of whole wheat flour, mix, add up to another half cup of whole wheat flour till it forms a soft ball.


Take out and knead like bread dough, keep adding a bit more flour till you have a soft dough but not sticky, then roll out very thin, 1/8th of inch is perfect, try to roll it out to be a sheet the same size as your cookie sheet. Then carefully fold it over and pick up and slide onto your cookie sheet, then carefully take your pizza cutting wheel, and start cutting lines, very narrow strips, once you are done one way, cut the other way, each of my cookie sheet made about 350-400 tiny bite size peices,

This recipe made enough for both large cookie sheets, I cooked both at the same time. Do not break apart, just cook the cut with lines in in a 350 oven for 15 min and then turn oven off and let sit for four hours or overnight to harden . . .


When done, take off cookie sheet and whack the pieces and they will come apart on the lines, and yahoo! about 600 to 800 tiny bite size pieces of very yummy training treats, I know that this recipe calls for more oil than I normally use, but I wanted them very crisp, but if you wanted to make the cookies with less calories, you could use apple sauce instead.


Well, everyone of my dogs loved them, so given them a try, and let me know if yours loved them to.. They should be kept in the fridge as all homemade cookies should be, but they will keep in a cool dry spot on the counter for at least a week, but as for longer, I don't know, I have never had any left :)

Genetics Report -Dewclaws Information, Spring Issue 2007

Genetics Report: Breeding for Dewclaws (or how I lost an important breed characteristic in two easy steps)
Sharon K. Schaefer

In our breed dewclaws must be present on all four legs. When I purchased my first Icelandic I searched for a puppy with not just rear dewclaws but double rear dewclaws. When her six grand puppies were born here last year, two had no dewclaws at all on one hindleg. Two others had singles on both hindlegs, and on one of these they were quite weak. I didn’t truly understand what a good or poor double dewclaw looked like.

By failing to focus hard on the conformation of good dewclaws on every leg and individual differences between both legs and dogs I had lost a critical characteristic of the Icelandic Sheepdog.

Given the low numbers of Icelandics that most of us have met in real life and the small gene pool of our breed in Canada I hope that this article will prevent other breeders from unknowingly (note: I may still have chosen to do this mating) reproducing this event.

I would especially like to acknowledge the efforts and information shared by Monika Karlsdottir in the articles, drawings, and charts on her website - I had access to these before this mating but difficulty in downloading and my own lack of knowledge about their importance prevented me from persevering to study them more thoroughly ahead of time.

Front single dewclaws are normal for canids and polydactyly is common in dogs. Removal of front and/or rear dewclaws at birth is a routine procedure for most North American purebred dogs. Rear dewclaws are essentially unknown in wild canids and have been taken to mean hybridization with dogs had occurred.


This theory has recently been supported by molecular comparisons of some Italian wolves, a few of which had rear dewclaws. More than six FCI breeds require rear dewclaws, usually double, and several more breed standards either prefer or allow double dewclaws. As a generalization, the trait is preferred in breeds working on snowy or uneven ground requiring extra grip. Some breed standards such as for Briards and Norwegian Lundehunds include detailed drawings of both varying correct toe structures and foot placement as well as unacceptable ones.


Dr. Sheila Schmutz indicated last year that the genetics of dewclaw structures was unknown at that time and I was unable to locate any genetic studies on the inheritance of dewclaws in dogs other than Monika’s. This is not a trait likely to warrant scientific research. As a multifactorial trait, and since Briard pups are still being born without the correct bony attachments, we can anticipate that despite our informed efforts lack of correct dewclaws will continue to be one source of pet puppies in our breed!


In people, there are several forms of isolated polydactyly (occurring on its own and not as part of a larger syndrome) which are caused by an autosomal dominant gene with varying degrees of both penetrance and expressivity. In these cases a family may have two normal appearing (one of whom carries the gene but without expression) parents, so there is a 50% chance of the children carrying the gene. One or more children may exhibit different expressions of polydactyly: a normal appearing extra digit, a stub, or two extra digits. One chromosome has been mapped and they are working at comparing phenotypic occurrences with genotype. In cats(early Maine Coon and Ernest Hemingway’s cats), polydactyly also occurs as an autosomal dominant gene with about 50% of the population exhibiting the trait.


A similar genetic basis would fit the occurrence of rear dewclaws and double dewclaws in our dogs. Monika Karlsdottir in her detailed articles and charts proposes that as many as 12 genes (12 different loci or gene locations on the chromosomes) would fit the phenotypic expression occurring in Icelandic Sheepdogs. Monika refers to this as a threshold trait where a dog needs a certain number of the dominant genes present in order to develop rear dewclaws.


For development of double rear dewclaws the number of dominant genes required is larger to get over the threshold. An Icelandic without rear dewclaws still quite probably carries some of the dominant genes required, just not enough of them. An Icelandic with good strong rear double dewclaws has enough of the dominant genes present but we still have no way of determining their genotype. As we can’t test for the presence of these genes we have to guess based on our knowledge of their parents’ dewclaws, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, etc. As they produce puppies we learn more about the probable genetics of each sire and dam but it is still educated guesswork! As this is one of the notable features of Icelandics and one of the few disqualifying factors for showing the guesswork becomes important. The greater the number of loci (maybe 12!) determining a trait, the more continuous the variability: strong low claws forming a broader foot, strong low claws, strong not so low claws still with bony attachments, strong low single claw, weak but double claws, one strong and one weak claw forming the double, single attachment with two claws, weaker single attachment with two claws, or it could be millimetres of difference in location on the leg. Then there is the other hindleg!!!



For breeding purposes, I now classify my dogs based on the attachment to the leg. The photos with this article illustrate the dewclaws of some offspring and the parents - both classified single left rear dewclaw for breeding purposes.



There are also some wonderful pictures of dewclaws on Tofra Puppy pages. www.tofradogs.com/English/Articles.htm
http://article.pubs.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca (Paolo Ciucci, Vittorio Lucchini, Luigi Boitani, and Ettore Randi)
www.briard.com
http://cat.inist.fr
www.cfainc.org
http://en.wikipedia.org
www.hmc.psu.edu
http://library.thinkquest.org


Doctors’ Schmutz Genetics Seminar – Part 2 will be in the next Newsletter but I will again refer you to the Colour Genetics site authored by Sheila and which is very frequently updated as new research knowledge becomes available worldwide. There are also links to other genetic sites of interest.
http://homepage.usask.ca/~schmutz/dogcolors.html

Rainbow Bridge - Lukka of Pineridge

Memories of Lukka by Jill Fike of Pineridge Kennels

Lukka and Una duly arrived in Canada while probably thinking they were still in Iceland as they came with a charter flight of 70 Icelandic horses! This was in the summer of 1996. We just had Eric at that time, so there was huge excitement for him, seeing two little Icelandic puppies arriving.

Lukka was a feisty little puppy right from the start, while Una was a little older and much more laid back. They had lots of room to run and had a happy time growing up together. We put Lukka in with our sheep and she always enjoyed moving them around.

When she was older, we were re-doing our fence between our farm and our neighbours' farm and frequently their herd of cows came to visit! With virtually no training except for verbal encouragement, she soon became adept at rounding up Bob and Bonnie's cows and returning them to quite a distance beyond the fence line! On occasion, with no verbal encouragement, she also decided to move our horses for us!

Lukka was just an exemplary mother - she just loved her puppies. The most memorable litter was the one where we had seven people on a waiting list for little girls and she had seven little boys! This was the largest litter we've ever had. Suffice to say nobody had been planning to breed and as I think most people will agree, Icelandic little boys are every bit as affectionate as little girls, the little boys went to the little girls waiting families!

Sadly our vet diagnosed Lukka with cancer and said it would be very painful surgery for her and as she was no longer a young dog, it would be kinder to let it take its course. Aside from one more vet trip about a year ago, she showed no signs of not feeling and behaving as she always had until Easter weekend, when she wasn't quite her normal self. I spent some time with her before we both went to bed on the Saturday night and she didn't wake up on the Sunday morning.

Lukka's legacy is still living on in various places in North America and we thank her for her contribution to many families' happiness. She will always have a special place in our hearts as a loyal, loving friend and companion.

Rainbow Bridge - Greenstone Honey Child

In Memory of Greenstone Honey Child


I will lend to you for awhile a puppy,
For you to love her while she lives
and to mourn for her when she is gone.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
Or maybe for a day or two or three.
But will you, till I call her back,
Take care of her for me?

Should her stay be brief
you'll always have her memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise that she will stay,
since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

But should I call her back
much sooner than you've planned
Please brave the bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.

Show Results - June 15th, 16th, and 17th

Photo of Belglen Riddari, in Group Seven on June 16th. To see Riddari on the move, check out his show video on the down and back, link below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQhA2LaWCS0

Show : Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Date : June 15th

Judge: Mr. Morley Thornton

Best of Breed - Belglen Roskva
Best Opposite -Belglen Riddari
Best Puppy in Breed- Greenstone Black Pearl

Date : June 16th

Judge : Ms. Denise Cornelssen

Best of Breed- Belglen Riddari
Best of Opposite- Belglen Roskva
Best Puppy in Breed- Greenstone Black Pearl

Date : June 17th

Judge: Mr. Donald Duncan

Best of Breed : Greenstone Black Pearl
Best of Opposite: Belglen Riddari
Best Puppy in Breed: Greenstone Black Pearl

Congrats to the Icelandic Sheepdogs on their wonderful wins..

Dog Show Results for June 9th/10th -Regina

Show : Regina, Sask, Canada

Greenstone Belglen BoogieMan took Best of Breed under CKC All-Breed Judge Skip Stanbridge on June 9th.

Greenstone Belglen BoogieMan took Best of Breed under CKC All-Breed Judge Rick Fehler

There is a Show photo coming and we are waiting for results for today's show, Good luck, and we will update as more information continues to come in.

Great to see the ISD's shown across Canada and wonderful for all those visiting dog folks to get to meet and see a Icelandic Sheepdog in person.

New Title for U-Ch Belglen Roskva CGN is now

U-Ch Belglen Roskva CGN TT

Roskva (aka Soley) took and passed the Temperament Test administered by the Canadian organization, Temperament Test Associates on June 9th.

Proud owner Laura Ford and Breeder Sharon at Belglen Kennels are so very pleased with Roskva's new titles.

Don't forget to check out more info on Roskva on her kennels website. Roskva has a planned litter this fall, to learn more please check out the website link below.

http://www.sundogwalks.ca/solhundur/Certificates.html

Greenstone Thunder -New Herding Title -JHD

Dog: Greenstone Thunder

Title: JHD -AHBA

Congrats to Deb, Doug and Gwen, Co-owners with Valerie Sharp(Breeder) of Greenstone Thunder for his new herding title JHD.

Great to see a Icelandic Sheepdog doing what it was breed to do in terms of function.

CISC FCI Style Fun Match July 27th- Judge Monika K

Date : July 27th
Time: 1pm to 4 pm
Place: Misty Morning Farm
Event: FCI style Fun Match for Iceland Sheepdogs.
Judge: Monika K from Iceland
Fee: Ten dollars

Each Dog will be judges by the FCI/CKC Standard, and will be given a write up on themselves from Monika.

Extra's, This is not a socal event per sa, there is no lunch or dinner planned, There is plenty of room for parking and grooming tables to be set up for the four hours the event is being held, there will be limited access to the washroom in the house, and the rest of the house is off limit, It is to be treated like any other dog show, each person should bring their own water/food, gear etc.

CISC fundraiser coolor of cold pop/water/Hotdogs for sale, with limited selection.

This will be a pre-registered event only, not open to the public, if you wish to book in, please contact isdpuppies@hotmail.com for a registeration form.

Fee's will be split between the Judge and CISC.

Hip Test Results- OFA or Pennhip for Canadian Dogs- Born in Canada or Import Dogs

Please note we will continue to update as new results come in, and we will also continue to back fill each year as we track down more information and get the results in a offical manner.

Last Update June 22, 2007 , please check back often for more updates thought the year. Canadian Born dogs will have their Parents names in brackets, Import dogs do not.

CSIC HD Rates for 2006-2007

Pineridge Gletta (Alfur X Lukka) - OFA- Good 5/07
Pineridge Vanadis (Alfur X Lukka) -OFA Good 4/07
Belglen Riddari (Alfur X Ima) -OFA Good 6/07
Belglen Risna (Alfur X Ima)- OFA Good 6/07
Belglen Roskva (Kolur x Hnuk’s Pila) -OFA Hips Good (Prelim) 1/07
Narri Fra Villiskogum -OFA -Fair 6/07


CISC HD Rates for 2005-2006


Penn Hip Tests Reports

Lavendel Vindur Pennhip results of L0.58 and R0.58

.Kersins Odinn Pennhip results of L0.37 and R 0.40.

Skin Deep Katina: Pennhip results of L0.47 and R.0.41

Please note that there is no way to cross the Pennhip test results against OFA results period.The lower the Pennhip number the best, the higher the number the more likely the dog will develop HD in the future.

OFA Test Reports

Skin Deep Katina OFA- Excellent
Loki frá Oddhóli, TT, CGC, TDI OFA- Good
Tofra Ljosalfur OFA -Good

OFA Prelim Tests Done (HD Free) but tests must be redone when the dogs are two years plus.

Belglen Riddari (Alfur X Ima)

Belglen Runa (Alfur X Ima)

Greenstone Born in a Storm (Tobba X Putti)

Test Results 2004

Tofra Hroi Grettir IS-42F25M-PI Hips Sept 1 2004- Fair

Fronar Ima Belglen
IS-47G26F-PI HIPS Dec 8 2004 - Good
IS-EL20F26-PI ELBOW Dec 8 2004 -Normal

Test Results 2003

TOFRA LAGSI IS-23F24M-PI March 4th 2003 - Fair

GRIMSNES' ROF IS-31E27F-PI HIPS Aug 20 2003 - Excellent

Test Results 2002

Pineridge Ala IS-16F27F-NOPI HIPS Mar 13 2002 -Fair

Test Results 2001

U-Ch Belglen Roskva earned new Title- Proud to annouce she has her CGN

Hello Folks

Congrats to Scott, and Laura on U-Ch Belglen Roskva's new CGN title.. Way to go guys..

Icelandic Sheepdog Seminar- Sunday Aug 5th 2007- Alberta Kennel Club Show Grounds

ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG SEMINAR

Sponsored by the Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

Alberta Kennel Club Show Grounds

1/2 Hour After Best in Show

In order to ensure receiving "hand-outs"

Please contact Judy Hunt, huntcj@telus.net if you will be attending


The CISC is hosting a four day Iceland Sheepdog Breed Event at the Alberta Kennel Club August 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th, 2007 shows. They have ISD's coming from across Eastern and Western Canada, as well as from across the U.S. including breeders and CISC members from as far as California, USA.

If everyone is able to come that has said they will, they expect a turn out between 30 to 40 ISD. The largest Gathering in N.A. History to date.

The CISC feels that this would be a great opportunity to present the breed to the judges in Southern Alberta.

The CISC hosted a Iceland Sheepdog seminar last year, with Jill Fike (Pineridge Kennels, in B.C.) This year, Valerie Sharp (Greenstone Kennel) hosted a seminar for the Iceland Sheepdog in Ontario,.

The whole CISC board will be coming from across Canada, with the top CKC Show ISD's for the national booster, CGN Test and Gathering.

They have a full breed standard with drawings that is copyrighted to the CISC, and are interested in providing copies to all interested participants.

They would be honoured if you or anyone else would like to come to the CISC Gathering at the AKC show to meet their dogs.

If anyone would like a Icelandic Sheepdog Seminar done for their area of Canada, Please let the CISC know and we would be happy to work with you to have one hosted in your area.

Dog Show Results for May 19, 20, 21st

Kitchener Show, Ontario, Canada

U-Ch Belglen Roskva took best of breed under AKC Judge Judith Goodin. Judges Comments, " they look like a wonderful breed, and that she has seen one other ISD before" on May 19th.

U-Ch Belglen Roskva took Best of Breed under Thomas Burke (PEI), on May 20th.

U- Ch Belglen Roskva took Best of Breed under Dorothy Welsh on May 21st.

Hope that everyone had a great time, and its wonderful that all those new folks and judges got to see the Iceland Sheepdog in the show ring.

Dog Show Results -May 12 and 13 th Arnprior

Show: May 12th Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

CKC Judge Joe Lobb -Ontario

Best of Breed : Greenstone Black Pearl
Best of Opposite Sex: Greenstone Alexander the Great
Group 4th in Herding : Greenstone Black Pearl
Best Puppy in Group: Greenstone Black Pearl

This was a amazing show for the Icelandic Sheepdog, the first female Group placement, and the first Best Puppy in Group for the breed.

Show May 13th Arnprior, Ontario, Canada

CKC Judge B McDonald- Alberta
Best of Breed : Greenstone Black Pearl
Best of Opposite Sex : Greenstone Alexander the Great
Best Puppy in Breed : Greenstone Black Pearl.

Icelandic Sheepdog Chat Groups in Canada

Hello Folks

The Icelandic Sheepdog club of Canada, has a number of different Yahoo Chat groups available to its members at this time.

Open to the public, anything Icelandic Sheepdog related, cute stories and photos etc, if you just want to learn more about our breed, this is a great place to ask questions. No question to small to be asked, a friendly place, and it is moderated, so that its is always family friendly.

Candianicelandicsheepdogclub-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


For our general Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club members we have a yahoo group for all paid members, this site is more for club related matters, it tends to be fairly quiet most of the time.


IcelandicSheepdogCanada-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


This yahoo group is for the Icealndic Sheepdog Club of Canada's kennel and breeders of Icelandic Sheepdogs only. This site is for talking about breeding/health matters, as well as any other breeder related items.

IcelandicsheepdogCISC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Temperament Test Results from 2004-2007

The Temperament Test Results will continue to be updated thoughtout the year.

Temperament Test Results for CISC Litters 2004-2007

The CISC and its breeders have been active in trying to learn more about our dogs natural temperaments. A good understanding of your breeds temperament is not only vital for keeping the breed correct but also is a great help in correctly placing your puppies into the right forever home.

So far, 12 litters with a total of 47 puppies have completed the test.

Test One
Social Attraction (Degree of Social Attraction, Confidence or Dependence)
1 Came Readily, Tail up, Jumped, Bit at hands 0 Puppies
2 Came Readily, Tail up, Pawed, Licked at Hands 9 Puppies
3 Came Readily, Tail up 30 Puppies
4 Came Readily, Tail Down 4 Puppies
5 Came Hesitantly, Tail Down 1 Puppy
6 Didn’t Come at all 1 Puppy


Test Two
Following ( Degree of Following Attraction. Not Following indicates independence)
1 Followed readily tail up, got underfoot, bit at feet 0 Puppies
2 Followed readily, tail up, got underfoot 9 Puppies
3 Followed readily, tail up 34 Puppies
4 Followed readily, tail down 3 Puppies
5 Followed hesitantly, tail down 0 Puppies
6 No follow or went away 1 Puppy


Test Three
Restraint ( Degree of Dominant or Submissive tendency, How it accepts stress with socially/physically dominated)
1 Struggled fiercely, flailed, bit 0 Puppies
2 Struggled fiercely, flailed 9 Puppies
3 Settled, Struggled, settled with some eye contact 19 Puppies
4 Struggled then settled 17 Puppies
5 No Struggle 2 Puppies
6 No Struggle, straining to avoid eye contact 0 Puppies


Test 4
Social Dominance ( Degree of acceptance of Social Dominance. Pup may try to dominate by jumping and nipping or is independent and walks away)
1 Jumped, pawed, bit, growled 0 Puppies
2 Jumped, pawed 12 Puppies
3 Cuddles up to tester and tries to lick face 20 Puppies
4 Squirmed, licked at hands 11 Puppies
5 Rolled over, licked at hands 3 Puppies
6 Went away and stayed away 1 Puppy


Test 5
Elevation Dominance ( Degree of accepting dominance while in a position of no control)
1 Struggled Fiercely, bit, growled 0 Puppies
2 Struggled Fiercely 1 Puppies
3 No Struggle, relaxed 22 Puppies
4 Struggled, settled, licked 24 Puppies
5 No struggle, licked at hands 0 Puppies
6 No Struggle, Froze 0 Puppies


Test 6
Retrieving ( Degree of willingness to work with human. High correlation between ability to retrieve and successful guide dogs, obedience dogs, field trail dogs)
1 Chases object, picks up object and runs away 6 Puppies
2 Chases object, stands over object, does not return 15 Puppies
3 Chases object and returns with object to tester 17 Puppies
4 Chases object and returns without objec to tester 4 Puppies
5 Starts to chase object, loses interest 5 Puppies


Test 7
Touch Sensitivity ( Degree of sensitivity to touch)
6-10 counts before response 24 Puppies
6-7 counts before response 9 Puppies
5-6 counts before response 10 Puppies
2-4 counts before response 3 Puppies
1-2 counts before response 1 Puppy


Test Seven
Sound Sensitivity ( Degree of sensitivity to sound)
1 Listens, locates sound, walks towards it barking 1 Puppies
2 Listens, locates sound, Barks 1 Puppies
3 Listens, locates sound, shows curiosity and walk toward sound 32 Puppies
4 Listens, Locates the sound 11 Puppies
5 Cringes, backs off, hides 0 Puppies
6 Ignores sound, shows no curiosity 1 Puppies


Test Eight
Sight Sensitivity ( Degree of intelligent response to strange object)
1 Looks, attacks and bites 9 Puppies
2 Looks, barks and tail up 2 Puppies
3 Looks curiously, attempts to investigate 33 Puppies
4 Looks, barks, tail tuck 3 Puppies
5 Runs away, hides 0 Puppies


Note, on this test, eight of the 1’s are out of two litters from the same bitch, she appears to be passing on a very high prey drive to her offspring.


Overall, most of our CISC puppies are solid 3’s, with the normally one two and one four within each litter. As four’s are good for quiet homes, three’s are ideal family dogs for most people, and two’s are ideal working dogs, it’s a very nice mix.


Things of note: Links we have seen between the puppy tests when looking at the adult dogs. Those with good retrieving skills as a puppy have turned out to be amazing herding and agility dogs. Most of the four’s have turned out to be therapy dogs. Most of the two’s are way to much dog for most families and those with a combined 1 in the sight sensitivity (prey drive) rating, have to placed carefully in their homes. This is an area where we would have concerns if folks started breeding for this higher rating, as it appears to push the dogs over into the much more intense “typical herding dog behaviours” .

Temeperment Test Results -Litter one 2007

Hello Folks

The CISC encourages their breeders to temperment test their puppies to help in their placement of puppies.

Litter one for 2007 results are here. The litter meets the requirements to be included in the CISC temperment test results for the breed.

Puppy one, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 3, 1, 3, 3, 3 Good
Puppy two 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 1, 3, 3, 3 Good
Puppy three 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 2, 4, 3, 3, 3 Good
Puppy four 3, 3, 4, 3, 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 Good
Puppy five 2, 3, 3, 4, 3, 3, 1, 6, 3, 3 Fair

A nice even litter of mainly three's, all good family dogs.

Judges Seminar -April 28th 2007

Hello Folks

The Judges were interested, the hosts were wonderful and a good time was hopefully had by all.

The Icelandics attended a Judging Seminar in Southern Ontario, Four Dogs were brought out to the judges, including U-Ch Belglen Roskva, Ch Greenstone AJay, Pointed Greenstone Alaxander the Great, and Pointed Greenstone Black Pearl. We were pleased to bring the judges, Two males, two females, Two med coated, two long coated, Two Black tris and two yellow Gene dogs, dogs with a bit of white, and dogs with the most typical white markings for the breed.

We also gave out a breed standard with drawings, and had the color poster, and a number of other Icelandic Sheepdog books and the DIF and Iceland Kennel clubs Breed Video there.

We were very pleased to have been given the chance to present to the judges and hope that we were able to answer some of their questions for the breed.

So happy showing folks!

AKC Icelandic Sheepdog -Judging Update on Four Day Gathering

Hello Folks

Just got our Judges conformation from AKC for the four days.

In Herding, and in Icelandics we have

Friday
Annika Ulltveit-Moe -Sweden

Saturday
Richard G. Beauchamp-USA

Sunday
Thomas E. Nesbitt- Canada

Monday
Darle M. Heck -Canada

So we have a great mix of Judges, one FCI, One AKC, and two CKC Judges for the long Weekend.

More information to become available the week of May 14th, and also have Rally-o and Obedance judges information and will get that up soon.

Please note this was mailed to me, but is not quite yet up on the AKC site, but will be soon.

Alberta Kennel Club-Website updates starting

Hello Folks

As most of you know the CISC is having a four day Icelandic event centered on the Alberta Kennel Club show for Aug 3, 4, 5, and 6th in Calgary of 2007. (for all details, check out the link CISC boosters-Dog Shows) In 2008, we will be having both a Eastern Booster(national Gathering) and a Western Booster (National Gathering).

The early bird and regular entry dates have now been posted for the AKC show.

I have emailed my contact, to find out if I can get a copy of their regular premium list to post for you, in order to help everyone find their information to be able to get their entries in.

Earlybird Entries Close: 15 June 2007 9PM MDT

Entries Close: 6 July 2007 9PM MDT

If you are still waiting for your CKC numbers to come though for all the folks that are coming up from the states, you have till the July 6th deadline to enter but the AKC also has many helpful information directly on their website, including how to get a ERN number to hold you over while the paperwork is processed.

They also have a great write up for all the first time dogs show folks that are bringing their dogs and crossing the border. Please refer to their website, link provided below.

http://www.albertakennelclub.org/showtrials.html

CISC Board.

Updates to follow as they become available.

Dog Show Results for 2007- April 21/22

Four UKC Shows held at St. Helens OR. USA

Show one : Judge Matthew Proctor : Pineridge Kolperla finished her UKC Championship with a First Place, BB and BOB (wo competition), Herding Group 1st.

Show two: U Ch Pineridge Kolperla took BOB and Herding Group 1st, she took BIS reserve.

Show Three : U Ch Pineridge Kolperla took BOB and Herding Group 1st.

Show Four: Judge Butch Bennett BOB (w/o Competition) 1st in Group and Reserve BIS

A huge Congrats to U-Champion Pineridge Kolperla,
Owner and Handler Donna McDermott.
Breed by Jill Fike and Norm Fox of Pineridge Kennels.

Dog Show Updates for 2007 -April 21st Results

Show : Fergus CKC Show -Ontario, Canada

Judge: L.T. Haverstock

U-Ch Belglen Roskva was shown on April 21st, she went BOB, Winners Bitch, and 1st in Class.

A Thank goes out to CKC Judge Haverstock for taking the time to bring out the Iceland Sheepdog, the Dutch Sheepdog and Berger Picard and introducing them to the crowd as newly recongized Breeds and welcoming them to the CKC Shows.

Happy Showing Folks, Keep up the good work and keep the results coming!

Dog Show Updates for 2007-April 14th and 15th

Show Updates for CISC members across North America in 2007

International All Breed Canine Association

Hosting Club: 2007 Southland Spring Sieger

Date April 14th and 15th


Woolfarm Sasha earned her National title under Mr Alberto Berrios USA/INT


Woolfarm Jewel earned her International Title under Ms. Juliann Kowalsky USA


Woolfarm Jewel took Group 1st in Herding under Mr. Juliann Kowalsky USA


Both Girls are owned by Xania Moreno of Glacier Point Kennel is Cal, USA.


Congrats to Xania on her girls wonderful new titles.

Dog Show Updates for 2007- April 14th and 15th Results

Show Updates for 2007

Show: Petawawa, Ontario, Canada

Date : April 14th and 15th

Dogs : Greenstone Alaxander the Great : Handler V Sharp

Greenstone Black Pearl : Handler Linda Thompson.

Saturday under CKC Judge Mr T Alexander: Greenstone Black Pearl went Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Breed, Greenstone Alaxander the Great went Best Opposite.

Sunday under CKC Judge Mrs. A Gaudin: Greenstone Alaxander the Great went Best of Breed, and Greenstone Black Pearl went Best Opposite and Best Puppy in Breed.

It was a good show, and the hosting club was very welcoming,

As there were only two ISD's entered, and no group placements.

The Best of Breed Winner on each day earned one CKC championship point.

Newsletter coming up- We would love to hear from you

The Canadian Icelandic Sheepdog Club Newsletter Spring issue is getting close, Do you have anything to send in?

1. Any new litter annoucements, Rules are the litter must be CKC registerable to be listed.
2. Any new Import Annoucements? Send in a Brag about your new Puppy!
3. Any new Titles on your dogs- Show, Herding, Agility, Rally-o, CGN - We want to share them with the world! Go Icelandics Go!
4. Any new Health Checks done? We are interested in CERF, OFA or Pennhip information, as well as BAER or Heart Tests done.
5. Any Pet Icelandics finish their training classes, and would like to share with everyone, send in your photos and information
6. Taken a very cute photo, send it on in, Next issue we are looking for Herding photos, so think about getting some new herding photos for the summer issue
7. Do you have a question about the breed? Send it in and we will do our best to answer it in the coming or the next newsletter.
8. Have you lost your beloved Icelandic, please consider writing a in memory of article.
9. Any Heart warming stories to tell folks that are looking and learning about our breed.
10. Have you got any question or concerns with regards to the club, send them in and we will do our best to address them in the newsletter in a postive way.

Don't forget to vote in the coming issue for the new newsletter naming contest!

Send your information to isdpuppies@hotmail.com or to lford@rogers.com and we will be happy to help you.

Have a great day and we look forward to hearing from you soon.