Autumn 2013

VOLUME 2

Issue 5

A Publication of the

Motor City Soft Coated

Wheaten Terrier Club

Editor: Nicole F.

Chekaway

Associate Wheaten

Editor: Abby

Chekaway

Wheaten Days of

Autumn are Here

Photo courtesy of:

The Clarke Family

Photo courtesy of Karli Mueller

I t’s about that time of

year when I start to

look around the corners to see

if it’s safe to trek. I’m always on

the lookout for black cats that

prowl about trying to frighten

me; however, I’m not scared of

those terrifying creatures. Some

dogs vanish under the bed when

they get startled, but not yours

truly. There is only one thing

that I’m frightened of and that’s

the gigantic, loud and vibrating

machine that humans call a

vacuum cleaner. I’m especially

fearful of that huge hose when

it tries to suck me up. I bark

for help but that only causes the

world to hear my beautiful

woof. Also, I hate when my

pal, Nicole, takes a big stick

with a floppy thing at the end and starts

to move it around on the floor, and I

chase it all over the house after that darn

thing.

This summer I had fun driving in our

brand new SUV. In fact, I saw an awesome gadget on TV that allows me to keep cool during my adventures. It’s called a “Kool Collar,” that keeps me from getting overheated. Just like its name, I feel

very “Kool” as an ice cream cone. If you would like more info, please visit www.fillmewithice.com. I give it two paws up! If you are looking for the training and

grooming columns, they will return.

Our columnists have taken a well-

deserved break. We thank them for

their knowledge and dedication in

scribing for us.

Remember, Tale Waggers is your

magazine! If you want to see TW

continue to flourish, please submit your

articles, fun tidbits, photos, etc. to me.

You can send your requests at

chekspointe@aol.com. We all have to

do our part in making TW a success.

Please kindly remember that some

editing may be required for space

reasons. The deadline for the next

issue is November 1, 2013.

If you have any questions, comments or

just want to chew the bone, please email

me. I look forward hearing from you.

From the Editor’s Doghouse

I , for one, have welcomed the cooler weather that we've been having. Those ninety degree days

are for the birds, definitely not for Wheaten Terriers! Fortunately, we had a wonderful day, weather-wise, for our Annual Picnic at Maybury Park. We also had a terrific turn-out! It was great to see all of the Wheaties (several of whom I welcomed into the world), along with their families, having fun and interacting. We have lots of "picnic pics" in this issue. I did want to mention Kennel Cough, a respiratory illness, that is going around right now. Contact with dogs in boarding kennels, animal hospitals and dog parks may expose your dog to

this highly contagious disease. It develops within 2 to 14 days. In most

cases, the dog doesn't seem sick. The most common symptoms are a dry hacking cough (often sounding like a honking sound) followed by retching. Nasal discharge or a runny nose is typical. If you notice these symptoms in your dog, contact your vet immediately, so he can assess the situation and treat your dog if necessary. I hope to see you all at our "Pictures with Santa, etc." event which is coming up in October. Details are in this issue. Until then, enjoy our lovely Michigan weather!

President’s Message By Denise Daniel

Motor City Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club

Tale Waggers Second Page

Health Concerns Prospective/New

Members

3

MCSCWTC 2013 Picnic & Around the

Motor City Pub

4

&

5

Maddie’s Memorial Tribute

&

Lucy’s Memorial Tribute

6

&

7

MCSCWTC Grooming

Demo

&

Halloween Tips

8 & 9

Knowledge is Power and

Bone Appetit

Board of Directors,

Dates to Remember &

Member Info

10

&

11

Inside this Issue:

“I’m devouring my Thanksgiving dinner by

chewing the leg off of the bird!

Photo courtesy of:

Abby Chekaway

Photography courtesy of

Terry McLeary

Happy Thanksgiving

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Hot Spots

H ot spots are red, damp, raw, hairless spots, and

they spread. It looks like skin abrasion you might get falling off your bike. Dogs with allergies or

other underlying skin diseases are more susceptible to creating hot spot type lesions. Because they feel itchy, dogs may lick, rub, scratch and bite a particular spot until it becomes bare. The lesion usually is uncomfortable so not treating it causes needless discomfort. If the lesion isn’t treated, it can become infected and deep infections of the skin can cause scarring. Here’s how to treat a hot spot found within the first six hours of its appearance.

Clip the hair in the region so a sticky mat doesn’t form (for show dogs, contact your breeder before doing this).

Wash the sensitive bare area with mild soap and water or a cleansing solution such as chlorhexidine or dab it well with cotton soaked in antiseptic solution.

Health Concerns with… Carol Shaltz

If advised by your veterinarian, treat the spot with a thin layer of topical steroid cream.

Anything can cause an acute, intense itchiness, or pain can trigger a hot spot. Common causes in dogs include matter fur, bites from ticks or other insects, stinging nettles and impacted anal sacks. Breeds with long coats seem especially susceptible.

True hot spots differ from bald spots. Small raised skin bumps or even pus-filled bumps are seen surrounding these bald patches when the area is clipped. Many cases of hot spots in long-coated dogs are actually this. Bacterial infections are itchy in animals and it’s not uncommon for animals with an infection to suddenly attack one infected area because the itchiness there became intolerable. If fleas or ticks set off hot spots in your dog, try a different type of flea and tick control. If poor grooming is an issue, step up grooming. Long hair dogs need more frequent brushing to remove dirt and spreading natural oils throughout the coat and keeping skin irritant-free.

New Members

W e would like to extend a warm welcome to the

following new members:

Dean and Diana Chapman, Jackson, Michigan

Lisa Gottlieb, West Bloomfield, Michigan

Mary and Mark Yourich, Avon, Ohio

Barbara and Kimberly Urbaniak, Fenton, Michigan

Prospective Members

Corinne & David Grillo, Macomb, MI

Lisa & Tom Kilcorse, Toledo, OH

Helen Slade, Harper Woods, MI

Barb King, Harper Woods, MI

Melissa Aughe, Madison Heights, MI

Maria and David Goike, Beverly Hills, MI

Diane and Dolph Lohwasser, West Bloomfield, MI

**Please contact Amy Crowel at (419) 842-8565 or

amcrowel@aol.com if you know of any reason these

applicants should not be considered for membership. Any

correspondence will be held in the strictest of confidence.**

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MCSCWTC Annual

Picnic

Maybury State Park

September 8, 2013

Photography by:

Terry McLeary

Wheaten Memorial Tributes

T o honor our beloved Wheatens who have gone to doggie heaven, Tale Waggers would like to publish a complimentary black and white

memorial tribute. You can include a photo and a short write-up about your Wheaten. If you would like it in color, normal color ad charges would apply.

The color memorial tribute charge for a full page is $30.00.

As Tale Waggers goes to press, we lost Maddie and Lucy. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Wolf and O’Leary families.

A bby and the rest of us would like to extend

birthday wishes to our furry pals. By the way,

Abby turns 8 in October and will be

getting her “Arrf” card! Now she will be

entitled to all the wooferful discounts!

Gracie (Locke Family) August 12, 2002

Zinnie (Dykstra & Daniel) September 3, 2005

Maeve (Stein Family) September 1998

Frodo (Daniel & Split) September 3, 2005

Abby (Chekaway Family) October 7, 2005

Winnie (Crowel Family) October 15, 2002

Doogan (Cahoon Family) October 24, 2000

Danny (Brus Family) October 26, 2009

Ceili Rose (Cojanu Family) Oct 4, 2001

Kobe (Verlinde Family) October 5, 2002

Chelsea (Verlinde Family) October 13, 2005

**Please remember to submit your winter birthdays to the

editor.**

Around the Motor City Pub A place to share news with your fellow members

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And the Winner is...

Health Fund Raffle The Plush Handcrafted Wheaten -- Jim Doyle The Boiled Wool Purse -- Jan Verlinde The Wheaten Shepherds Hook -- Paula Maczka

Costume contest winners:

1. Louie owned by Martin Family

2. Mayzie owned by the Berman Family

3. Grady owned by the Evans Family

4. Little Finn owned by the Davis Family

5. Marnie and Danny owned by the Brus Family

6. Layla and Big Finn owned by the Schoenerr

Family

Frosty Paw Contest Winners:

1. Keela owned by the Lowry Family

2. Willa owned by the Mueller Family

3. Danny owned by the Brus Family

4. Kenzie owned by the Rodgers Family

5. Doc owned by the Mueller Family

6. Chloe owned by the Johnson Family

Dog Bone Guess

Kids: Molly Rodgers Actual 74 Guess 61

Adult:: Laura Guibord Actual 173 Guess 175

L ucy was our bright light and every day we realized she was a special gift. She came to us when she was five

years old. My husband and I were at the bank on Good Friday 2004, when we saw a dog that I couldn't help but watch

in the car next to us waiting for its owner. When the owner came out of the bank, I stopped her and asked if her dog

was a Wheaten. She said yes and let her dog Niamh out of the car for me to see. I was grieving the loss of our

previous dog, and a friend at work told me about Wheatens. Carol said she had a five-year old Wheaten that needed a

home. When Carol began to say the dog's name, I immediately knew she was going to say Lucy and she did. That is

the name I was going to call a new canine member of our family. Well, that sealed the deal! We knew that Lucy was

sent to us. Carol came to visit our home and had so many questions for us, we thought we were adopting a child. The

next day she brought Lucy for a visit. The following week - Easter Sunday 2004, Lucy came to us and was a complete

joy ever since. She was an absolutely wonderful pet, companion, and a treasured member of our family. She will be

missed terribly!

~~Kim & Michael O’Leary & Family

***Our club would like to thank Bobbi L. Manning Learner for her generous donation to the health fund in memory

of Lucy.***

M addie stole our hearts when we first saw her and she chased and nipped our 5 year old grandson in

the seat of his pants! She was a joy and had a wonderful life.

Maddie sailed for weeks on Lake Huron, explored many islands and was on many hikes – and

nothing beat plowing through the underbrush. Her last great hike was at age 14 in Utah’s high

desert wilderness, where she hiked at least 3 to 5 miles a day with 9 adults and 5 other dogs, seeking

rarely visited petroglyphs and cliff dwellings. Maddie traveled from Canada to Florida and Maine to

Utah for the pure joy of it. Mention ride and she was ready for action.

A true Champion, she had three wonderful litters for a total of 16 offspring. When she had her first

litter, she sat on top of the small basket in which they were first placed – like Horton hatching the egg!

We traveled to Virginia last year and she enjoyed finding many new places to sleep. First it was on top

of clothes in a friend’s closet, then on top of my clothes in an open suitcase, and then in the middle of a

plastic ball pit used by my toddler grandchildren. Nothing stopped her from enjoying a good snooze,

and nothing will stop us from forever loving her.

We are heartbroken at our loss, but treasure the 16 years we shared with our dear, sweet Maddie.

~~The Wolf Family

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Photography by: Terry McLeary

H alloween can be a festive and fun time for children and families. But for pets? Let's face it, it can be a downright nightmare. Forgo the stress and dangers this year by following these 10 easy tips. Source: PetMD.com

1. Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets.

All forms of chocolate -- especially baking or dark chocolate -- can be dangerous, even lethal, for dogs and cats. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and seizures. Halloween candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also be poisonous to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar and subsequent loss of coordination and seizures. And while xylitol toxicity in cats has yet to be established, it's better to be safe than sorry.

2. Don't leave pets out in the yard on Halloween.

Surprisingly, vicious pranksters have been known to tease, injure, steal, and even kill pets on Halloween night. Inexcusable? Yes! But preventable none-theless.

3. Keep pets confined and away from the door.

Not only will your door be constantly opening and closing on Halloween, but strangers will be dressed in unusual costumes and yelling loudly for their candy. This, of course, is scary for our furry friends. Dogs are especially territorial and may become anxious and growl at innocent trick-or-treaters. Put-ting your dog or cat in a secure room away from the front door will also prevent them from darting outside into the night … a night when no one wants to be searching for a lost loved one.

4. Keep your outdoor cats inside several days before and several days after Halloween.

Black cats are especially at risk from pranks or other cruelty-related incidents. In fact, many shelters do not adopt out black cats during the month of October as a safety precaution.

5. Keep Halloween plants such as pumpkins and corn out of reach.

Although they are relatively nontoxic, such plants can induce gastrointestinal upset should your pets ingest them in large quantities. Intestinal blockage can even occur if large pieces are swallowed. And speaking of pumpkins...

6. Don't keep lit pumpkins around pets.

Should they get too close, they run the risk of burning themselves or knocking it over and causing a fire.

7. Keep wires and electric light cords out of reach.

If chewed, your pet could cut himself or herself on shards of glass or plastic, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.

8. Don't dress your pet in a costume unless you know they'll love it.

If you do decide that Fido or Kitty needs a costume, make sure it isn't annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict movement, hearing, or the ability to breathe or bark and meow.

9. Try on pet costumes before the big night.

If they seem distressed, allergic, or show abnormal behavior, consider letting them go in their “birthday suit”. Festive bandanas usually work for party poopers, too.

10. IDs, please!

If your dog or cat should escape and become lost, having the proper identification will increase the chances that they will be returned. Just make sure the information is up-to-date, even if your pet does have one of those fancy-schmancy embedded microchips.

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“Bone Appetit” Ala Wheaten By Nicole Chekaway

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I f you like brussel sprouts, then you will love this recipe for the upcoming

holiday season. This side dish will delight your guests’ taste buds.

Ingredients:

1 carton of Brussel sprouts (trimmed)

4 to 6 shallots, peeled and cut into slices

1 package of bacon

1 package of sliced mushrooms

Method:

Slice the bacon into pieces and fry it until crispy. Drain the bacon and set aside.

Leave some bacon grease in the pan. In a pot, cook brussel sprouts until slightly

tender. Blanch the sprouts in ice water. Sauté the shallots in the bacon grease.

Add mushrooms to sauté to doneness. Add bacon and brussel sprouts to mixture.

Heat and serve. Very delicious. Enjoy!!! Serves 4-6.

Board of Directors

Denise Daniel, President Carol Shaltz, Vice President

734-721-1811 734-425-4036

dddddstar@comcast.net fcshaltz@sbcglobal.net

Janet Verlinde, Treasurer Amy Martin Crowel, Corr. Sec.

586-731-4204 419-842-8565

Jan.verlinde@att.net amcrowel@aol.com

Maggie Evans, Rec. Sec. Terry McLeary, Board member

248-349-2657 419-841-3551

magbrievans@aol.com tmcleary@bex.net

Jan Schoenherr, Board member Linda Halick, Board member

313-673-1171 313-292-8173

jeschoenherr@gmail.com lindahalick@comcast.net

Joe Guibord, Board member Diane Brus, Board member

josephguibord@gmail.com 248-543-7838

dibrus@wideopenwest.com

Frank Swica, Webmaster

248-477-2275

frank.swica@att.net

Nicole F. & Abby Chekaway, Editor & Associate Wheaten Editor

We are on the Web and Facebook! Join the fun

at: www.motorcitywheatens.org!

Phone: (248) 626-6273

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Dates to Remember

Photos with Santa… Saturday, October 26, 2013

***More info will follow***

"For me a house or an apartment becomes a home when you add one set of four legs,

a happy tail, and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog."

~~Roger Caras~~

Submitted by Jacki Stein

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