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JULY 2023 | Welcome to our newsletter designed to provide you with up-to-date information on breed events, news and club business. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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We’re pleased to announce that the Basset Basset Fauve de Bretagne is officially in the Miscellaneous Class! “Effective June 28, 2023, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne has been granted eligibility to participate in the AKC Miscellaneous Class. This significant development was approved during the Board of Directors meeting held in February 2023…” | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EVENTS First National Specialty to be held September 14-18th in Gray Summit, Missouri at Purina Farms. Friday, September 15th. 4:00 pm Specialty (Conformation Show) Saturday, September 16th & Sunday, September 17th Also, the National Specialty T-shirt orders are due by August 1st. The information for the shirts is on the club website. Do Not Delay! Please contact Claire Stretch for more info: cistretch@outlook.com. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AWARDS This year at our Club’s 1st Nationals being held in September at Purina Farms, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne Club of America would like to recognize all titles your Fauve has earned with a special Award Certificate for your dogs’ accomplishments. So, if you are a member of the BFdBCA we want to acknowledge your dog’s accomplishments! It doesn’t matter if it’s an AKC title, UKC, NASDA, NASCSW, Therapy Dog or any other recognition. Please submit by August 31st the following information as you want it to be written on the Award: 1. Registered Name of Dog Please ensure the information is legible, that it includes the correct spelling and what the specific title is––For example, the title SD-1 Shed Dog 1 is a NASDA title (North American Sports Dog Association). Send the information for your certificate and/or questions to: Kim Thompson
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Nationale d’Elevage June 17-18, 2023 in Villeréal, France It’s always a privilege to travel to France (this year to Villereal, a southern town) to observe Fauves being judged at the Fauve de Bretagne Club’s National Specialty! Fauves were judged to the standard and we noted the following criteria:
We also enjoyed observing the working classes, as these dogs have been awarded a hunting title, have worked with a pack and in harmony with their owner. And to our delight, we frequently observed packs walking around with their owners off-leash. These are hunting dogs and can’t hunt from a leash, but to observe control in that chaotic environment was impressive. The French Club’s moto is Chasse d’Abord! Hunt First! By Claire Stretch and Cindy Hartman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IN MEMORIUM On April 30, 2023, the Fauve community lost one of its biggest supporters Linda Cain, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda’s love for the Fauve breed started over ten years ago when she imported Aurele Von Der Kalksburgerhoh “Harrison” from Austria. Harrison proved to be a fine example of the breed in both conformation and in the field earning his CH and his Hunting Hound title. She also co-bred several litters of BFdB with Cindy Hartman and these litters have continued to excel finishing their championships in conformation, field and obedience. Linda’s kennel prefix is SoLow and you will find that name attached not only to Fauves, but also to her beloved Basset Hound Breed. Her Bassets won numerous National Specialties, Regional Specialties and Dual Championships. Her influence in the breed of Basset Hounds will continue in generations to come. One of Linda’s passions was teaching. She had a keen eye, bred to the standard and evaluated her litters with critical observation. Linda took her depth of knowledge and shared it with those she loved. The world of dogs is better due to her knowledge, efforts and dedication––And she will be missed! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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AKC Breeder Spotlight: Cindy Hartman of Aahroo Basset Fauve de Bretagne | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Growing up in Michigan, Cindy followed her grandmother around whelping and caring for several different kinds of babies – puppies, kittens, peeps, and various other farm animals. The retired nurse studied canine genetics at Michigan State University and says she inherited her love for breeding and training from her family. Hartman now lives in South Carolina. She has been breeding Aahroo Basset Fauve de Bretagnes since 2001, when she went to France and brought back her first pair of Fauve puppies… | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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If you’re a breeder and would like to be featured here or have content that is appropriate for this newsletter, please contact Beth Martin. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Please consider volunteering or donating via our website to help the next Fauve in need! For more information, contact Cindi Chilbert at seugenhoh@aol.com or text 262-391-0563. Thank you for your support! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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