ISAA 10th Anniversary Celebration and AISC Fun Match in Hagerstown, Maryland!

Here is the the announcement for the last of the ISAA's anniversary celebrations, hope to see you there. RSVP and Pre-Register for the event! Personalized arm-bands and "special gift" for all who do!

ISAA 10th Anniversary Celebration Picnic in Maryland
PLUS--New Addition-- AISC ‘fun match’ and games

Date: Aug.25th, 2007
Time: 10:30am until 7:30pm
Location: 9650 Beaver Creek Church Rd, Hagerstown, MD
Click here: Map of 9650 Beaver Creek Church Rd Hagerstown, MD by MapQuest

Phone: 301-797-7619
Email: squinter@aol.com
Hosts: Robert and Elisabet Hurley

Located near Hagerstown, MD, this get together will feature:
* Fun time with other Icie lovers
* Canine Contests for all age and skill levels (see schedule below)
* Raffle, Silent Auction and Cool Prizes
* Experienced dog trainer (Leeray Downs) is giving an obedience demo at 2:00 in afternoon
* Icelandic menu picnic (covered dishes are welcome) (also folding chairs) (leashes too)
* Unpolluted creek for the dogs to play in (you can too)
* Two fenced in areas for the dogs to play without leashes
* Cool walking trails (13 acres) thru the woods and along the creek
* Canoe to take your Icies on a little Viking cruise
* Electric hook-up available for a camper or RV
* 3 dog friendly motels nearby if you need to stay overnite. Anyone who wishes to obtain a room please make reservations well in advance.....they get booked early for summer. ---
Clarion Hotel, 888-528-6738 (closest)
Super 8, 800-800-8000
Sleep Inn, 800-424-6423
* AKC sanctioned dog obedience trial in Baltimore that weekend also...Sat. and Sun., check AKC scheduled events....

***NEW***Newly forming Eastern chapter of the ISAA called Alantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter (AISC) is sponsoring an AKC sanctioned “Fun Match” Conformation Show!!! We will have an official AKC judge (Karin Ashe) to judge this fun-for-all match beginning at 11:00am. No actual AKC points will be given, but the ISAA is giving out real ribbons to the winners. You need not have any experience with showing, this is a FUN match, and a learning experience for all...including the AKC judge!
The kids might even enjoy showing their Icie....puppies and mature dogs welcome....
Please go to the AISC website to sign up ...... Click here: Alantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter

Come and bring your Icelandic Sheepdogs and join us for the day on Saturday, August 25th for a fun Icelandic picnic to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the ISAA!

We are asking for folks to please RSVP me ASAP.

Elisabet Stacy-Hurley

Females in season should be left at home....Thank you.
(not responsible for accidents)




SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

10:30am Welcome and Pre-Registration for Fun Match. (also, we want to get ALL the days participants recorded ....give their ‘official’ registered name as well as their call name and their AKC FSS or ISAA numbers).
AND please choose a member of your family to get their photo taken with your dog for the ‘Icie Owner Look-a-like Contest.....wear a wig, or dress alike, or dye your hair.....the pair with the most votes wins! Everyone gets a vote, and prize to be awarded around 5:00pm)

11:00am AKC judge Karen Ashe will begin the handling class and judge the “Fun Match” conformation show....just like a real one....or close.....ISAA ribbons will be awarded.....

12:30pm Lunch break. We are going to have an Icelandic ‘flavor’ menu, but any covered dishes are welcome....

1:00pm Simon Says Tournament! This one is more about how well trained the handler is than the dog!

2:00pm Obedience trainer Leeray Downs (Tri-State Dog Training) and her partner will do an obedience demo along with their dogs....

3:00pm ISD Talent Competition! Obedience test will be judged by Leeray. ALSO-- Let us see your Icie’s best tricks or DANCE moves!

4:00pm Try out canine performance skills with ‘Rally-O’...fun for all!

5:00pm Canine Musical Chairs....a Serious competition for the Serious competitor!

6:00pm If you and your Icie are still ready to party, we will have more fun activities for you all....



Take part in ALL or just a FEW of the fun events planned.....or just sit back and watch the fun!
Look forward to seeing you all!







Elisabet Stacy-Hurley301-797-7619http://www.elisabet.net/

Dog Trainers with ISD Experience!

We are very lucky to have some great dog trainers who are familiar with working with the Icelandic Sheepdog ....... interested in herding, obedience or agility? Then try arranging for a class with:

Diane L. Bauman
twyla@warwick.net
Bauman's DogDome
83 Rose Morrow Rd
Wantage, NJ 07461
973 702 2480

Diane has Icelandic Sheepdog Companion Pine Plains Ras whom she has trained in agility, herding and obedience. She is also the author of "Beyond the Basics" an excellent resource for those beginning or re-establishing a training routine.


Tri-State Dog Training - Hagerstown, Md.
Leeray Downs
301-824-7203
Tri -State Dog Training is owned and operated by Leeray Downs. Leeray has had lots of experience with ISD's, having had visited with everyone of Elisabet Stacy Hurley's litters and cuddling all the members of Liz's pack. She has insight into normal ISD behavior, temperament and training strategies.

New Member in Maryland - Gardner Ridge Isis "Nikki"

Gardner Ridge Isis "Nikki"

Known as Nikki, by those who know and love her, she is the AISC's very first Black Tri-color member! She enjoys spending her days with her Best Friend Forever, Portugese Water Dog Teddy and hosting visiting guests on vacation. Her greatest talent we're told is just being cute as a button, I'd agree!

UKC Conformation Venues for your ICEY

Please Remember that to participate in UKC Events you must have a UKC "TL" number (Temporary Listing) or a Permanent Registration number. To obtain your "TL" number online go to http://www.ukcdogs.com/ConformationEvents.htm

Unfortunately, not every UKC Conformation venue includes competition for the Icelandic Sheepdog at their event, these are the ones who have responded to me that they will.

July 20 - 22 Locke, NY Finger Lakes American Eskimo Dog Association

is holding 3 UKC conformation shows in Locke, New York

Event Secretary: Renee O'Donnell, 12089 State Rte. 90, Locke NY 13092 (315) 497-3267 flaeda@hotmail.com
Hotels are in Cortland, NY (make sure you mention the dog show): Budget Inn (607) 753-3388
Camping available at show site electric hook ups only $15 per night. (15 amps service – no running a/c)
Food available at the show site, the fire department cooks hotdogs, hamburgers, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, donuts, soda.
Chicken/Ribs BBQ after the show on Saturday at the show site. Please RSVP for the bbq with the quantity and either chicken or ribs, so we can have enough food for everyone. We are also having a Candlelight Bingo party during the BBQ.

CONNECTICUTSLEEPING GIANT KENNEL CLUBHAMDON (I) CONF JS OBEDOBEDIENCE PRE-ENTRY ONLYJul 14; T1 Norbert Kowal OPEN A NOV UTIL OPEN B Trial 9 am NLC: Total Dog (in conjunction with Sunday’s conformation event)Jul 14; T2 Marianne Higgs OBED Trial 9:30 am NLC: Total Dog (in conjunction with Sunday’s conformation event)Entries 8-9 am Show 9:30 am NLC: Total Dog (in conjunction with Saturday’s Obedience event)Jul 15; DOS $25; JS $10; PE $20 received by July 5, 2007Paws ‘N’ Effect, 36 Corporate Ridge (203) 281-7155; I-91 - Exit 10 - Rt 40. Right onto Rt. 10 (Whitney Ave.), go approx. 1.5 miles, left onto Sherman Ave. (Dunkin’ Donuts on left), 1.1 miles, right onto Corporate Ridge to end. Wilbur Cross, Merit Parkway: Rt. 15 S: Exit 61 turn right onto Whitney Ave N. Follow above. Rt. 15 N: Exit 60 (Dixwell Ave.), left at exit. 8 miles, bear left at Duchess Diner, go thru light onto Shepard Ave, 4 lights, right onto Sherman Lane, 1st left onto Sherman Ave., Go 1.5 miles. Left onto Corporate Ridge. Building on left. I-84 – Exit onto 691, first exit (Cheshire, Rt. 10 S), follow through Cheshire into Hamden (Rt. 10, becomes Whitney Ave.), take right onto Sherman Ave. follow above. www.geocities.com/sleepinggiantkcChairperson: Marietta Mennone (203) 281-1933 stolzsfein@sbcglobal.netEvent Secretary: Joyce Leach / Marietta Mennone, 566 Cook Hill Rd, Cheshire CT 06410 (203) 272-6615 jleach7919@aol.com

VIRGINIAHAMPTON ROADS WEIGHT PULL CLUBHAMPTON (I) CONF JSAug 4; S1 Linda Reece JS; Robert Collins GUARD TERR COMP; Mary Happel SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) Entries 7-8 am Show 8:30 am NLC: Novice PuppyAug 4; S2 Mary Happel JS GUARD TERR (except TFT) COMP; Robert Collins SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH (except AE) HERD (except BSD) Entries 7-8 am Show 12 noon or ½ hour after S1, whichever is later NLC: Novice PuppyAug 5; S1 Joseph Camp JS GUARD TERR COMP; Tina Camp SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) Entries 7-7:30 am Show 8 am NLC: Novice PuppyAug 5; S2 Tina Camp JS GUARD TERR COMP; Joseph Camp SCENT SIGHT GUN NORTH HERD (except BSD) Entries 7-7:30 am Show 12 noon or ½ hour after S1, whichever is later NLC: Novice PuppyDOS $25; JS $5; NLC $10; PE $18 received by July 28, 2007Merimac Dog Training Club, 15 Newsome Place 23661; From Richmond: 64 East towards Hampton. Take exit 264 (Route 664, Downtown Newport News / Suffolk exit). Stay on 664 to exit 2 (Powhatan Parkway) and bear to the left coming off ramp. Turn left onto Pembroke Avenue (at the RR crossing). Before the next stop-light, turn left onto Newsome Place. MDTC will be on the left. From Portsmouth, Chesapeake & Suffolk: Take 13 or 58 West to 664. Take 664 through Monitor Merrimac Tunnel. Proceed until you reach the Powhatan Parkway, exit 2. Get in right lane and turn right on Powhatan Parkway. At next stop-light, turn left onto Pembroke Ave and follow directions from above. Chairperson: Kathy Russell, (757) 544-1030 marshwhite@aol.comEvent Secretary: Monica Donovan, 5836 Holland, Suffolk VA 23437 (757) 667-8429 hugandkissapitbull@msn.com

A First for the ISAA and AISC Members!

The very AKC First Judges Education Program on the Icelandic Sheepdog in the United States

Istolt Aska, Viking Koko, Viking Lilja and Isi Kaffisukkulathi prepare for their AKC Judges Education Program for the Mason-Dixon Judges Association in Frederick Maryland

The Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America has sent their package to the AKC for final acceptance into the American Kennel Clubs Miscellaneous Class. After 10 years in the planning, the ISAA has finally met all of the AKC's requirements.

While considered a rare breed here in the U.S. the dogs were judged by the FCI standard in rare breed conformation shows, unfortunately the AKC would not accept the FCI as written, they required different wording, different format and requested more descriptive elements in the Breed Standard that was submitted. It was this standard that Istolt Aska, Viking Koko, Viking Lilja, and Isi Kaffisukkulathi had the privilege to present on this historic event in Icelandic Sheepdog History in the U.S. Accompanying the four AISC member presentation team were Elisabet Stacy-Hurley, Jonathan Pickett and Jo-Ann Secondino who aided the team members with the oral parts of the program.

The AKC judges were thrilled to meet this lovely pack of smiling dogs and were very interested in proper tail and ear set, height and proportion and gait. All the judges can't wait to see them in the AKC Conformation ring!

A big Double Dews up to Aska, Koko, Lilja and Kaffi for putting their best paw forward for this event.