Lost Dutchman Kennel Club

Yep, this is the dog world:

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The monsoon is toad time. There are many species of toads in Arizona, but only one that is dangerous to dogs. The Sonoran Desert Toad is large, olive green, and may or may not have light brown spots. If your dog comes in contact with one of these toads, seek emergency help immediately. Ignore advice to give Benadryl, essential oils, etc.

You can reduce the chances of encounters by doing all you can to prevent excess water on your property. Sometimes that's easy, like fixing a leaky hose or AC drip. But sometimes it means making hard decisions for the safety of your pets ... if you have a thirsty plant (including the lawn) that requires persistent wet ground, you can count on some amphibian visitors if you're near native desert.

More information: https://rattlesnakesolutions.com/snakeblog/science-and-education/dangerously-toxic-toads-how-to-identify-them-and-what-to-do/

We'll post this several times throughout the monsoon.

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Whether it's the loss of a friend, a family member, or a beloved dog, our many connections in the show world also mean we may face loss more often than people in other communities do. When loss strikes, consider the following to help you through it:

💚 Feel your feelings, and express them
💚 Turn to friends and family for support
💚 Avoid letting others tell you how to feel
💚 Draw comfort from your faith or belief system
💚 Take care of yourself physically and try to maintain interests

And if it is someone else is grieving, consider the following ways you can support them as a friend:

💚 Don’t let fears about saying or doing the wrong thing stop you from reaching out.
💚 Let your grieving loved one know that you’re there to listen, and then do
💚 Avoid platitudes such as, "there is a purpose in all things"
💚 Understand that everyone grieves differently and for different lengths of time.
💚 Offer to help in practical ways such as meals, cleaning, errands, etc
💚 Continue support over time

Being SHOW-SAFE means looking out for one another. It means sharing the grief process when the unexpected happens.

https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/grief

🛡️ Handle With Care: Adult Education. Junior Protection. 🛡️
📅 Wednesday July 15
💻 FREE Online Safety Awareness Clinic
🔗 Register today: https://givebutter.com/July15adulteducationclinic
If you work with juniors in dog sports, this important one-hour webinar is for you!
Learn practical, real-world strategies to help create a safe, respectful, and sustainable show community free from abuse and misconduct. Together, we can foster an environment where junior handlers can thrive.
✅ Free to attend
✅ Live online webinar
✅ Takeaway resource toolkit provided

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

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NMDOH has confirmed rabies was found in a bat in a Sandoval County home. The bat was safely removed and tested, and everyone expose is receiving preventive care.

Prevention Basics:
- Keep pet rabies vaccines current
- Avoid handling wild animals
- Bite, scratch, or saliva exposure: wash with soap and water, then seek care

“Rabies is nearly 100% fatal, but 100% preventable,” said Dr. Erin Phipps, NMDOH state public health veterinarian.

Questions? NMDOH Helpline: 1-883-SWNURSE or text 66364f

More info: nmhealth.org/about/erd/ideb/xdp/rab/

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Conformation Judging Panels for the Heart of the Desert Classic All-Breed shows (Sahuaro State Kennel Club & Lost Dutchman Kennel Club), are now published on AKC Event & Awards Search: https://webapps.akc.org/event-search/ #/search

The Treeing Walker Coonhound Club of Arizona is hosting an All Coonhound AKC Bench Show at the Sunday, February 7, 2027 Lost Dutchman Kennel Club All-Breed show in Phoenix, Arizona at the Arizona State Fair. There will be ringside mentoring available as well. Contact Nancy Winton for details. Onofrio.com, Superintendent.

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As American as apple pie 🥧 AKC's 6 Coonhound breeds
Interesting facts:
• Black and Tan Coonhound- "pumpkin seeds" the tan points over each eye
• Plott Hound- Linked back to a 16-year-old German immigrant named Johannes "George" Plott in the mountains of North Carolina
• Redbone Coonhound- Peter Redbone, TN, was a prominent breed enthusiast
• Bluetick Coonhound- Since 1953, a Bluetick Coonhound named "Smokey" has been the mascot for the University of Tennessee.
• American English Coonhound- has strong Virginia roots deriving from British Foxhounds brought by colonists.
• Treeing Walker Coonhound - Considered the fastest of the Coonhounds