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Charger in An Khe, Vietanm
The United States Army Aviation Museum at Ft Rucker, AL has a display about Charger, the Chinook who went to Vietnam in 1966! CCA is proud to support our service members and for the part Charger played as mascot to the 228th Assault Support Helicopter Battalion.
Chuck, the Economic Stimulus Chinook (Forever Greene Moses Fisk) wants you to know Plaid Friday, Nov 27 Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, was a big success!
Chuck’s human, Dan Brown, is proud his Chinook was this year’s “Plaid Pet” for the region’s “shop local” event. Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of local and independent businesses. It’s a fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” consumer frenzy. Also, it’s a way to show your support for local economies.
Plaid Friday is part of the Shop Indie Local movement and includes other events such as Small Business Saturday, Cider Monday and Giving Tuesday. Shop Indie Local events can be found all over the U.S., supporting small, local businesses. Check it out—your community might be part of this growing movement!
Chuck’s human, Dan Brown, is proud his Chinook was this year’s “Plaid Pet” for the region’s “shop local” event. Plaid Friday celebrates the diversity and creativity of local and independent businesses. It’s a fun and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday” consumer frenzy. Also, it’s a way to show your support for local economies.
Plaid Friday is part of the Shop Indie Local movement and includes other events such as Small Business Saturday, Cider Monday and Giving Tuesday. Shop Indie Local events can be found all over the U.S., supporting small, local businesses. Check it out—your community might be part of this growing movement!
CCA Partners with Embark! CCA is now a Research Partner with Embark which combines personalized DNA testing with targeted research initiatives. Some benefits associated with Club Research Partnerships include:
1) to guide research objectives & prioritize breed disorders
2) create a breed population database to evaluate breed diversity and enable discovery of causes for known, emerging or previously unassociated genetic disorders.
3) Reduced and subsidized DNA testing pricing for participating community members
4) Educational FB live presentations by Embark specialists upon request
5) Embark Sponsorship of breed club events with both on-site and off-site support options: In person or online educational seminars, Sponsorship of special events or classes, Complementary DNA tests donated for fundraisers and top prize winners, On-Site health clinic/DNA collections to support research efforts
1) to guide research objectives & prioritize breed disorders
2) create a breed population database to evaluate breed diversity and enable discovery of causes for known, emerging or previously unassociated genetic disorders.
3) Reduced and subsidized DNA testing pricing for participating community members
4) Educational FB live presentations by Embark specialists upon request
5) Embark Sponsorship of breed club events with both on-site and off-site support options: In person or online educational seminars, Sponsorship of special events or classes, Complementary DNA tests donated for fundraisers and top prize winners, On-Site health clinic/DNA collections to support research efforts
Past News
Forever Greene An Affair to Remember and Intervale Ferncroft with owner/handler Darcy Davenport at the 2019 Specialty
Participants at the CT River Working Group Show
Kima and Coho in Harness
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Coho and Penny let loose!
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The AKC Gazette Features the Chinook!
The November 2018 issue of the AKC Gazette has a feature article on the history of the Chinook. This informative piece was written by CCA Publicity Chair KJ Krammes and was previously published as a special edition to the CCA club newsletter: The Chinook Advocate. The article shares several rare historical photos with special highlights of the Chinook’s rich history.
AKC comments that the Chinook article is the centerpiece of the November issue and is the best-read story among the issue’s 99 pages: “It is safe to say your breed is the star of the November Gazette.”
AKC comments that the Chinook article is the centerpiece of the November issue and is the best-read story among the issue’s 99 pages: “It is safe to say your breed is the star of the November Gazette.”
Performance News!
Achiever Dog Certificate: The American Kennel Club launched its new Achiever Dog certificate program on December 1, 2017. The AKC Achiever Dog certificate program is designed to recognize those exhibitors and dogs who participate in multiple sports. A dog will receive an AKC Achiever Dog certificate when they have been awarded a placement or earned a qualifying score in three different sports. For more info: AKC Achiever Dog or email achieverdog@akc.org.
Changes to AKC Rally Program
Effective Nov 1, 2017, AKC has created a new class and title for dogs that have won the Rally Novice title, but have not yet earned a qualifying score in the Advanced class. The Rally Intermediate class and associated title (RI), will provide a stepping-stone class to help prepare teams for the off-leash performance required in the Advanced class. The Intermediate course is a mirror image of the Advanced course without a jump. The RI title is not required to enter the Advanced class.
In addition to the new RI title, there will be a new Master class and associated title (RM), as well as the Rally Champion title (RACH). Follow the link for details: Rally Program Enhancements 03-10-17
Effective Nov 1, 2017, AKC has created a new class and title for dogs that have won the Rally Novice title, but have not yet earned a qualifying score in the Advanced class. The Rally Intermediate class and associated title (RI), will provide a stepping-stone class to help prepare teams for the off-leash performance required in the Advanced class. The Intermediate course is a mirror image of the Advanced course without a jump. The RI title is not required to enter the Advanced class.
In addition to the new RI title, there will be a new Master class and associated title (RM), as well as the Rally Champion title (RACH). Follow the link for details: Rally Program Enhancements 03-10-17
Revisions to Obedience Stay Exercises
As a result of Group Task Force meetings held in June, 2017, a proposal of regulation recommendations were approved by the AKC Board of Directors in November 2017 and became effective May 1, 2018. The following is a summary of the stay exercises and is being provided to the Fancy for clarification of the exercises, judging procedures and scoring. Obedience Stay Exercises
As a result of Group Task Force meetings held in June, 2017, a proposal of regulation recommendations were approved by the AKC Board of Directors in November 2017 and became effective May 1, 2018. The following is a summary of the stay exercises and is being provided to the Fancy for clarification of the exercises, judging procedures and scoring. Obedience Stay Exercises
AKC Introduces Scent Work Titles
Dogs may now earn titles in the new sport of AKC Scent Work, which mimics the task of working detection dogs -- such as narcotics dogs or explosives dogs -- to find a specific scent and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. AKC Scent Work trials launched Oct. 1, 2017. Read more about this exciting new sport here.
Puppy Of Achievement Certificate (POA)
This conformation certificate was made available as of Sept 1, 2017. The certificate is not a title but an introductory conformation certificate meant to encourage new exhibitors in conformation.
To earn this certificate, a puppy must accumulate 10 POA points from the 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition (BPUP), the regular Puppy classes, or a combination of the two. The schedule of POA points will be:
Points Puppies Competing
11-2
23-5
35 or more
At 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competitions (BPUP), the above point scale will be for AKC-Recognized breeds. FSS (including Miscellaneous Class) breeds will continue to compete for Certificate of Merit points.
This conformation certificate was made available as of Sept 1, 2017. The certificate is not a title but an introductory conformation certificate meant to encourage new exhibitors in conformation.
To earn this certificate, a puppy must accumulate 10 POA points from the 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition (BPUP), the regular Puppy classes, or a combination of the two. The schedule of POA points will be:
Points Puppies Competing
11-2
23-5
35 or more
At 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competitions (BPUP), the above point scale will be for AKC-Recognized breeds. FSS (including Miscellaneous Class) breeds will continue to compete for Certificate of Merit points.
Health
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month!
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month by providing information and free online resources on research outcomes and educational resources on canine cancer to dog lovers during the month of May. Visit the link for more information.
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month by providing information and free online resources on research outcomes and educational resources on canine cancer to dog lovers during the month of May. Visit the link for more information.