Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club

Saturday December 12
Hockinson Middle School
Brush Prairie, WA

Sign-up begins at 9:00am.
Novice to start at 10:00 or as soon as practicable following ring setup. Novice may be done on-leash.
Open to start no earlier than 11:00am
Utility to follow Open.

Support the Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club and get in some ring practice before the January shows! Fully matted, fully gated ring with regulation jumps. Toys, treats (off of floor), praise and gentle corrections or guidance allowed.

Repeat of exercises and training allowed with respect to those who follow. Group stays every 6-10 dogs.

Sign ups day of show only, 9am to 11:30am. $8 first entry, $5 second entry same dog.

Location: Hockinson Middle School, Brush Prairie, WA. Please note the following directions, as construction projects may give your GPS a headache.

FROM I-205: North on I-205 to exit 32. Stay right and exit on to Padden Parkway going east. Stay on Padden Pkwy to N.E. 152nd Ave. Turn left follow 152nd to N.E. 159th St. Turn right until reach school on left. (N.E. 159th St. will end at this point.)

FROM I-5: North on I-5 to 78th St. exit. Go right on to 78th traveling east. Stay on the main road and it becomes Padden Parkway. Follow directions as above.

Questions? Contact Ryan at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

See the Specialty Information Page for complete details on the 2010 Specialty and CTCA Roving National, but for your convenience here is a summary of host hotel information. Don’t delay - reserve today!

Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
909 N. Hayden Island Drive
Portland, Oregon

Reservations: 1-800-RED-LION (800-733-5466) or 503-283-4466.
Reference: Columbia River Cairn Terrier Club.
Room Rate: $109/night (single/double).  Room rates extensible +/- three days (19th-28th) subject to availability.
Pet Fee: $25^* per stay (no additional charge per dog or per day).
^* Fee may be waived for Red Lion R&R Club members. Ask when making reservations!
Reservation deadline: July 1, 2010.

Complimentary Shuttle on Call for Airport.
Complimentary Shuttle on Call for Expo.
Complimentary WiFi - all rooms.
Microwave, compact refrigerator, coffeemaker, and safe - all rooms.
Fitness center, business center, pool, tennis courts ... all the usual amenities.

The Red Lion Hotel on the River is situated on the Columbia riverfront, only 2.2 miles from the Expo center. In addition to a lengthy list of amenities, the property features recently redecorated rooms, a riverfront promenade, and a friendly staff. The hotel is very dog-aware and several clubs use it throughout the year to host their specialties on-site. Well-behaved and closely-watched dogs are welcome throughout the grounds, including the lobby. There are casual sitting areas at regular intervals along the corridors on all levels, giving the hotel a very convivial feel and providing lots of opportunity to visit with friends old and new.

The Jantzen Beach shopping “Supercenter” is less than a half-mile away, with a variety of shopping and a variety of dining choices without leaving Hayden Island.

Please plan on staying with us at the Red Lion.
Reservation deadline: July 1, 2010.

It’s time to sharpen up those Cairn grooming skills.

Saturday, December 12,2009
Hockinson Middle School
15916 NE 182nd Ave.
Brush Prairie, WA 98606

9:00 Morning Refreshments
10:00 Clinic Begins

If you’re new to Cairn grooming or want to improve on your existing skills, this is the clinic for you! Cost is only $40.00 and includes refreshments in the morning and a delicious and hearty lunch.

Contact Susan McAlpin @ 360-666-0115 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve your seat. Follow-up event information will be sent to those making a reservation.

Sunday, October 18

Eye Clinic
Dogtown, 335 NE 8th Street, Gresham, OR (map)
Dr. Paul Scherlie Jr., DVM, Diplomate ACVO.
Exams 10:00 - 12:00.
Cost: $20 Cairn Terriers, $25 all other breeds.

Appointments will be on a more-or-less first-come, first-served basis. Please allow 15 minutes for eye dilation prior to exam.  Multiple dogs from the same home can be scheduled back-to-back to make it easier for you to get them all done at once. 

Please plan to bring your Cairn Terriers (other breeds are also welcome) to our Eye Clinic.

Based on what is known from research, pet Cairn Terriers over the age of two should be checked every year for signs of ocular melanosis and for eye disease generally until they are at least 13 years old. The exams are painless and take only a few minutes. If you read the attached information we think you’ll agree that regular eye health screenings are important for our own dogs’ health and well-being, as well as for our breed’s future.

  Ocular Melanosis Facts
  Additional Information

If you have a Cairn over 12 years old who screens clear for OM, you will be offered a free DNA swab kit if you would like to contribute your dog’s DNA to OM research. For more information about ocular melanosis, please read the attached PDF documents and the research reports on the Cairn Terrier Club of America’s health-related concerns page.

By offering these clinics we’re doing our best to make it affordable, easy, and fun to get this important screening done, for everyone from the owner of a single pet, to active breeders. We are grateful to Dr. Scherlie for his time and contribution of reduced fees to support our efforts.

See you on October 18!