Canine Hotline - Jan 2025
Updated: Feb 5, 2025
Dear WVKC Members,
We’re excited to announce that the West Volusia Kennel Club Newsletter is moving to a digital format! Instead of receiving the newsletter as an email attachment, you’ll now have on-demand access to current and past editions right here on the WVKC website.
Why the Change?
📌 Easy Access: View the latest newsletter anytime, anywhere—no more searching through emails.
🔎 Searchable Archives: Looking for past articles, member news, or club updates? Now, you can easily search our newsletter archives.
📢 Stay Updated: The WVKC blog will feature timely updates, reminders, and club happenings—keeping you in the loop all month long.
📩 Monthly Newsletter Link: We’ll still email you a direct link to the latest edition, so you’ll never miss an update.
This new format allows us to provide more dynamic, easily accessible content while keeping you connected to all things WVKC. We’re confident you’ll love the convenience and flexibility of this digital transition!
Best regards,
Audria R., Webby
Board Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m.
General Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Church of the Nazarene, 913 E New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
President Terry Wagner
Vice President Dee Pounds
Secretary Ginny Merchant
Treasurer Maria Avelino
AKC Delegate Cathy Driggers
FAKC Delegate Cathy Driggers
Show Chair Susan Shephard
Board of Directors
Katie Boswell • Susan Graves • Bain Foster • Dee Pounds • Windie Rhodes • Susan Shephard • Scott Owen
📩 Meeting Minutes from the General Meeting are now available as a PDF download.
No report for January
Westminster is coming! Wishing much success to our friends and favorites who will be in attendance!
The 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will take place on February 8, 10, and 11, 2025. The show will be held in New York City at Madison Square Garden and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Event schedule
February 8: Agility and breed competitions at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
February 10: Group judging at Madison Square Garden for hound, toy, non-sporting, and herding breeds
February 11: Group judging at Madison Square Garden for sporting, working, and terrier breeds, plus the Junior Showmanship Finals and the Best in Show ceremony
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a competition that features breed competitions, group judging, and the Junior Showmanship competition.
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
February 8, 5-9pm - Evening FastCAT at DSU!
February 22 - Mardi Gras Dog Parade! We'll be marching in the Parade and taking part in a Meet the Breed tent.
March 9, 8am-2pm - FastCAT at DSU!
✨ Get Ready to Shine in the Ring! ✨
WVKC Conformation Classes are back! Join us on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM for classes designed to sharpen your handling skills and give your dog the winning edge. Whether you're prepping for your next show or just want to build confidence in the ring, this is the perfect opportunity to practice in a well-lit, covered outdoor space complete with ramps and tables for all breed types. Drop in for $15 per class. Classes run through February 26th at 2279 S Spring Garden Ave, DeLand, FL—come train, bring a friend, have fun, and get show-ready with us!
Breed Spotlight
Meet the Cirneco dell'ETna
Ever heard of the Cirneco dell’Etna? This sleek, fox-like pup hails from Sicily and has been hunting rabbits on the rocky slopes of Mount Etna for centuries.
Don’t let their dainty looks fool you—these dogs are fast, tough, and packed with personality! Cirneco is sounded out like so: “cheer-NECK-oh.” If you want to appear in the know – especially around Cirneco fanciers, whose connection to their breed’s Italian homeland is still as strong as a double espresso – refer to the plural as “Cirnechi” (“cheer-NECK-key”).
They’re a close cousin to the Pharaoh Hound but come in a smaller, more compact package. Cirneci are smart, independent, and always up for an adventure, but they’re also loving companions who bond closely with their families.
Recognized by the AKC in 2015, they’re still a rare find in the U.S., but if you’re looking for an energetic, low-maintenance dog with an ancient pedigree, the Cirneco might just steal your heart! Learn more about the Cirneco dell'Etna
BRAG!
WVKC member Krystal Cliver and her incredible Standard Poodle, Todd (NTD DASH AP2 VPN RACEA CA UWPCH WCCH DGCH Thru The Eyes of Toddius Von Griseo FDC CA DCAT CGCA CGCU TKN ATT SPOT-ON) have achieved a remarkable milestone—Todd has officially earned his UKC Diamond Grand Championship over the holidays! 🏆✨
This prestigious accomplishment is the perfect finale to Todd’s outstanding career, marking his well-earned retirement at the top of his game.
👏 Join us in celebrating Team Todd on this incredible achievement! 🖤🐩🎊
Brags and Cries: Do you have a Brag, a Cry, or a new litter of puppies you'd like to see in the newsletter? Email it to audria72@yahoo.com
Upcoming Dog Shows:
Feb 13-16 Lakeland
Feb 19-23 Tallahassee (Closing 2/5)
Feb 28- March 2 Pensacola (Closing 2/12)
March 20-23 West Palm Beach (Closing 3/5)
April 3-4 Elkton, FL (Closing 3/19)
Awesome! Great work on the website. Thanks very much for all of your hard work!!!!
Awesome job!!! So excited to see what you'll have in coming months!!!