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Fall
2002 Newsletter 
The
Southeast Leonberger Club's Newsletter features articles from the
Board of Directors. Each officer shares information about their
love of the breed, and their Leo-companions.
Please enjoy.
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| President:
Sandra Ruzycki |
| We
have had the honor and privilege of sharing our life with Darius
von Jagen for almost 6 years now. He has filled our life with
adventure, joy, and laughter. We had wanted a giant breed dog,
but knew all about the drooling issues. With the heat and humidity
here in Florida, we definately needed a non-drooling dog. Research
and conversations brought us to the decision to add a Leonberger
to our household. Darius is truly a "gentle giant,"
and a wonderful ambassador of the breed. He entertains our infant
son, and is known throughout our community by children, golfers,
police officers, and squirrels. |
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has introduced us to many new friends, and continues to surprise
us with his intelligience, patience, and love. He loves to play,
and the cooler Florida weather brings out his bouncy, prancing
exurberance! We are truly blessed to have Darius in our lives. |
July 4th Parade -
Guess who got all the beads?
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Iko
& Jana
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My
husband and I are owned by two Leonbergers. Iko is 6 and Jana
is 5 years old, both females.I have taken them to several obedience
classes and they both earned their CGC. Jana has been a therapy
dog ever since she was 12 months old. |
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When we lived in Houston we used to visit several rehab centers.
Here in Florida we have gotten involved with the Delta Society
and make regular visits to a local hospital and a nursing home.
I'm also involved with the Leonberger Health Foundation and
Leo Rescue. I enjoy getting together with other Leo owners and
their dogs. |
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| Secretary:
Lisa Purcell |
| I
found the Leonberger breed while browsing through rare breeds
on the web. I knew I wanted something big and hairy, friendly,
and good with kids, but it definitely couldn't drool! Sophie
came to us 3 years later. |
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Sasha
& Sophie
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I
had decided I only wanted a male puppy, but Sophie stole my
heart, and that was that. |
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About a year later I decided she really needed a dog of her
own, so we brought Sasha home from the local humane society.
They hit it off immediately and have been great entertainment
for each other. Both are excellent dogs and are wonderful with
the new human baby. |
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| Membership
Chair: Nan Forehand |
| I'm
Nan Forehand, the newest and least experienced person on the
Board. My husband, Harry (nickname Simon) and I live in the
woods near Tigerville, SC, about 20 miles north of Greenville,
SC. I'm retired but working at home as a "domestic engineer"
while Simon designs health care facilities in Spartanburg, SC.
I first learned of Leonbergers about ten years ago when I saw
them mentioned in Dog World magazine. My search for more information
led me to Susan Grosslight, who lives less than two hours from
me.She was kind enough to allow me to visit and meet her lovely
dogs and play with a new litter of puppies. |
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It was love at first meeting. When my Bernese Mountain Dog died
of Addison's Disease and complications, Susan had a litter planned
and I was fortunate enough to be allowed to adopt Duncan von
Jagen, one of the world's great dogs.Our household is completed
with another Bernese Mountain Dog, Robinton (Robbie), and may
soon be a permanent home to a stray dog, Tucker, for whom I've
been caring.I have never shown a dog and my dogs are trained
just well enough to be easy to live and travel with, but I do
care deeply about protecting the health and temperament of such
a wonderful breed of dogs as the Leonberger. I believe that
the Southeast Leonberger Club can promote responsible dog |
Nan
with Duncan and Robin
ownership
and breeding practices as well as providing the means to communicate
and gather with other caring Leonberger owners in the region.
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| Vice
President : Susan Townsend |
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coming soon. |
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SLC T-SHIRTS
The new 2002 SLC T-shirts made their debut at the Fall Show. They
were an immediate hit!
To purchase your T-shirt for only $13.00 plus shipping, contact Ann
Duyster, Treasurer
e-mail: myleos@comcast.net.
Join the SLC
Calling Leonbergers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico! Join the Southeast
Leonberger Club today. For more information, visit our Club
Info page. |
New T-Shirts with Darius von Jagen - dog model |
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2003
SLC Spring Show
Mark
your calendar for March 1, 2003. The Southeast Leonberger Club will
be hosting it's Spring Show - plans are being made. For the most
current information, visit our Events Page.
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Leo
Rescue Donation
The Southeast Leonberger Club Board has donated $100 to Leo Rescue.
This donation represents about 2/3 of the money the SLC made with
the raffle during the Fall Show in October 2002. Thanks to all who
participated in the raffle.
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In
memory of Kipper - the oldest Leonberger in the Southeast! Kipper
shared her 13 years as part of Susan and Ken Grosslight's clan of
Leos in South Carolina. |
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