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Summer/Fall 2004,
Volume XVI, Number 3
Fun in the Sun!
Summer is time to
kick back and relax. This year we've scaled back our summer
activities after spending every weekend on the go for so much of the
past year and a half. No weekly dog classes and far fewer dog
shows than the last two summers and the weather is too hot for sledding
or rigging so we're enjoying life just hanging out in the garden.
That doesn't mean
we've been completely lazy though. The highlight of June was a
trip to the Chinook National Specialty and the UKC Premier and Top
Ten. Rain Mountain was well represented and we got to see many
friends, pups that left here at eight weeks old, and the offspring of
Rain Mountain litters from years gone by. Carie Taylor and I
drove from Seattle to Kalamazoo, Michigan then took the time to
vacation our way home. You can see some of our millions of photos
here.
July was the UKC
Washington Classic, hosted by the Puget Sound K-9s (Ginger is a
member). We had a great turn out of about a dozen Chinooks
showing in this all-breed event. The highlights of the weekend
were many, including a Best of Breed and Group 1 for Taaku, a Best of
Breed and new Champion title for Frontier Rain Dancer McKenzie along
with the ring debut of two of the pups from her first litter, Willy and
Copper; and the Best of Breed and new Champion title for Thunder Paws
Nany the beloved pet of our sadly missed friend Harvey Noble.
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Taaku
with judges Michael Pearson and Virginia Pearson
Best
of Breed and Northern Group 1
UKC
Washington Classic, July 3, 2004
Photo by Creative
Indulgence
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A population explosion!
A number
of litters are planned in the northwest, with breedings planned for
summer and fall.
- Ch. PR Hurricane Malibu Rain and Ch. PR
Thunder Paws Nany were bred in July and we are waiting now for
confirmation of Nany's pregnancy. This is a joint project of
Kathy Maurer, Richalene Kelsay, and Ginger Corley. Malibu (Grand
Ch. PR Rain Mountain Tonasket Thunder x Ch. PR Hurricane Electra) is
owned by Carla Thieme and Ginger Corley and Nany (Grand Ch. PR
WoodsRunner Duncan x ARBA Ch. Boreayl's Patent Pending) is owned by
Kathy Maurer and Richalene Kelsay.
- PR Alpine Treffenwyd of Moonsong (Tay) and Ch.
PR Spring creek's Storm runner (Mocha) were bred in July and we are
waiting for this pregnancy to be confirmed as well. Tay (PR
Aspencreek Kobi x Mountain Laurel Nesika) is owned by Carie Taylor and
Mocha (Grand Ch. PR Rain Mountain Tonasket Thunder x PR WoodsRunner
Brandy) is owned by Pam Chambers.
- Ch. PR Hurricane Malibu Rain and Ch. PR
Frontier Rain Dancer McKenzie will be bred in late July or early
August. Malibu is owned by Carla Thieme and Ginger Corley and
McKenzie (Ch. WoodsRunner Rorik x Grand Ch. PR Mountain Rain Dancer
Quinault) is owned by Kay Lee Brown and Ginger Corley.
- Grand Ch. PR Rain Mountain Tonasket Thunder
(North Wind Kiska x Ch. PR Mystic Sahalee Rain) will be bred to Ch. PR
Hickory Hill Spring Rain (Bella) in November of 2004. Thunder is
owned by Ginger Corley and Bella is owned by Pam Chambers and Ginger
Corley
- Thunder will also be bred to PR High Plains
Cascade (Cassie) in November of 2004. Cassie (Ch. PR Rain
Mountain Bannack x Ch. PR WoodsRunner Phoenix) is owned by Corine
Lindhorst and Kristy McRae.
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Upcoming Events
Please note -- our
participation in weight pull competitions during the summer is dictated
by temperatures. As northern breeds, Chinook can heat up far
faster than the other short coated breeds so we don't pull if temps are
forecasted to be much over 70 degrees.
July 31/August 1, 2004, Longview, Washington
Cascade APBT Club All-Breed Weight Pull
Wal-Mart, Ocean Beach Highway
August 14/15, 2004, Longview, Washington
Cascade APBT Club All-Breed Weight Pull
Wal-Mart, Ocean Beach Highway
September 4/5/6, 2004, Walla Walla, Washington
Cascade APBT Club All-Breed Weight Pull
Old Airport Terminal Parking lot
September 18/19, 2004; Vancouver, Washington
American Eskimo Club of Oregon Show Conformation Show
Vancouver Lake Park
A full event calendar of UKC shows and activities
is available from the United Kennel Club at www.ukcdogs.com
Chinook Breeders
Forum is Up and Running
To foster education of all Chinook breeders and to help mentor new and
prospective breeders, the Chinook Breeders Forum was kicked off at the
2004 Chinook National Specialty. As a first step, an active and
informative email group has been established. If you are
interested in
joining, please email Joyce
Maley or Ginger Corley.
Later activities will be expanded to include a variety of activities
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COMING SOON
The American Chinook Club
works on future AKC recognition of the Chinook.
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Rain Mountain Times is
published when we get around to it.
Copyright © 2004, Rain
Mountain Chinooks
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