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The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Orange County is a not-for-profit
Club for fanciers of purebred German Shorthaired Pointers. It is American Kennel Club licensed and a member club of the German
Shorthaired Pointer Club of America. Although we are based in Orange County, California, we also have members residing in
other Southern California counties.
We'll use this site to get the word out on our activities, which include Conformation
shows for GSP (with Junior Showmanship and Sweepstakes classes), Hunting Tests & Field Trials for pointing breeds, Obedience
and Rally Trials (open to all AKC breeds), GSP Rescue assistance, training classes, educational programs, and membership meetings
and awards.
Potential members
must attend two Club activities before their application will be voted on by the membership. Current ownership of a GSP is
not required. For an membership application form, please contact us by email to GSPCOC@earthlink.net.
GSP Rescue Assistance /
Lost & Found GSP Listings
GSPC-OC Rescue Volunteer Advisors contacts, Available
Rescue Dog postings, Lost & Found GSP listings, and additional Rescue organization contacts are listed on
our GSP Rescue Assistance page.
| 'Gus' was a stray fostered by our rescue. |
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| He was neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and placed. |
GSPC-OC members who plan to breed a GSP litter are listed
on our Breeder Referral page. Please visit the Breeder Referral page for contact information on these responsible hobby breeders.
PayPal is
accepted for Debit or Credit card payments for our events with pre-entry, with an additional $4.00 service
fee per entry, per day. Calculate and send your payment online through your own secure PayPal account payable to: gspcoc@earthlink.net (Your bank will indicate payment was made to 'Linda Arcati',
who is our Treasurer). Mail your entry forms with a copy of your PayPal email payment confirmation to be received prior
to close of entries! If making more than one entry, you may may combine your entry and service fees into
one PayPal payment order.
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We would like to educate and encourage
new GSP exhibitors and Junior Handlers and promote the sport of dogs!
(Held in conjuction with the GSPC-Riverside
County)
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Kraemer Park
201 No. Bradford, Placentia, CA
This event is limited to purebred German Shorthaired Pointers
3 mos. of age & older only. Entries taken day of match only; from
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Special Attractions
10:00
a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lou Torres, AKC Reg. Handler will teach and officiate. Handlers with GSP 3 mos. of age &
older are allowed (including champions and spayed/ neutered dogs). Fee $2.50 -
Pay ringside; or you may add to your Match entry form and fees.
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Conformation
Training Class - get helpful handling tips from a professional handler and practice before the competition begins!
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Canine Movement Competition - Awards for 1st through 4th. Dog age groups offered: 3 mos. to 12 months; 12 months to 24 months; and Open. Prize awarded to Best GSP
in Movement
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Junior Handling
Competition - One class for all Junior Handlers under 18 years of age. Award for 1st though 4th; Prize
for Best Junior Handler. FREE.
AKC Independent Specialty Sanct. B-Match
11:00 a.m. - Noon. Conformation
Match Judge: Kathy Webster, Santa Ana, CA. Entry fee $7.50 per dog. For GSP purebreds only, minimum age 3 months,
no spayed/ neutered dogs or AKC conformation champions to be entered in the Match.
Raffle and Lunch available following the Match. Click
for match flyer, For further info, call Karen Detterich, Match Chairperson at 951-682-6982, or send request by email to: gspcoc@earthlink.net.
Handling Practice Sessions
& New Exhibitor Education
2009 Summer Dates:
6/28, 8/16 & 9/6 (Sundays)
10:30 a.m. at Kraemer Park, 201 No. Bradford, Placentia,
CA. Since the parking lot area is sometimes in use for special events at the park, we will now meet at the back parking
lot near the fountain, on the opposite end of the park. From Chapman, turn north on Walnut, which is west of Bradford.
Class size limited, so please email GSPCOC@earthlink.net or call Karen Detterich at (951) 682-6982 for
further info and let us know if you plan to come.
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SPECIALTY SHOWS
(PENDING AKC APPROVAL)
October 10 & 11,
2009 Independent Specialty Show with Sweepstakes & Junior Showmanship (for GSP only) held at
Canyon RV Park in Anaheim, CA. For additional information contact:
Karen Detterich, Show Chair, at (951) 682-6982 by phone, or email to GSPCOC@earthlink.net.
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HUNTING TESTS
November 22 & 23, 2008
Hunting Tests (Pointing Breeds only). Held at San Jacinto Wildlife
Area, Lakeview, CA. Entries Close: Saturday, 11/15/2008 (or when daily limit has been reached). Junior
Hunter class entry fee: $35 per dog, per day. Senior or Master Hunter class entry fee: $38 per dog, per day.
We expect very
large entries for our Hunting Tests. Late entries, and entries without fees, will not be accepted. Please
submit your entries early to avoid disappointment!
Master & Senior braces run first, followed by Juniors.
Running orders will be sent by email to the entrants as soon as they are available on Wed. or Thurs.
Be sure to put your email address on your entry forms!
For 2009 Hunting Test information contact: Mary
Graves, Event Secretary, 421 Myrtle Ave, Glendora, CA 91741-3436, (626) 963-7160 Email: moondanceg@aol.com.
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