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When:   October 8th, registration starts at noon, games at 1:00pm
Where:  Woodford County Park at the Big Red Barn
Why:  Benefits the Woodford Humane Society
Cost: General admission is FREE!  $5 registration fee per dog, per event
Events: Obstacle Course, Friendliest, Best Dressed, Straight Dash,
Frisbee Catch, Hot Dog Dash, Cookie Toss, I look like my Owner, Best
Trick

- Visit the Canine Olympic Village with a wide variety of booths
- Concessions available at noon - bring the family for lunch
- Caricature artist Rob Maystead to draw your pets
- Test your dog's skills on the Agility Course
- Bring your alum to the Alumni Reunion Parade
- Micro-chipping for your dog available
- Therapy Dog Demonstration
- Free event T-shirt per canine participant

----- Original Message -----

From: volpinoclub

To: MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 12:57 AM

Subject: [MastersonStationDogPark] re: vacc papers

Yes, I'll take my papers with me. But if someone
challenges me, I hope they are somewhat educated
or very trusting! The document is titled:

VACCINAZIONE CONTRO LA RABBIA

I think I could convince most that's
"Vaccination against the Rabies" in Italian.

More challenging is the date on the document:

Data Effettuata: 11/9/06

The shots were given November 9, 2006???
It's only October!

Hopefully they'll believe me when I tell them
Europeans write dates dd/mm/yy instead of
mm/dd/yy, and so 11/9/06 means Sept. 11, 2006.
Of course by mid-November, that won't be a problem.

I'm sure all Lexington Police officers are familiar with
Italian and European writing!

At this point I don't really expect to be challenged
anyway.

Which of the three dog parks is most used?? I
went to Cold Stream, which I think is the new one,
and only one other dog was there (it was a bit late
on THU).

That does sound like a challenge, but don't worry about it. Most people are
very nice so long as your dog doesn't try to attach their dogs for no good
reason. Being puppies, I should think it will be the other way around. Good
luck.

I went to the Masterson Station dog park on Leestown Road. I lived in
Masterson Station so it was nice. To get there from New Circle Rd, take EXIT
7, Leestown Rd and turn AWAY from downtown, as if you are going to
Frankfort. It's about 1 mile on the right. I think you will go through 3
stop lights and then it is the fourth light. I could be wrong on the lights,
but its somewhere around there.

Have fun

Amanda

Kentucky


>From: "volpinoclub" <volpinoclub@...>
>Reply-To: MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com
>To: MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [MastersonStationDogPark] re: vacc papers
>Date: Sun, 01 Oct 2006 04:57:53 -0000
>
>Yes, I'll take my papers with me. But if someone
>challenges me, I hope they are somewhat educated
>or very trusting! The document is titled:
>
>VACCINAZIONE CONTRO LA RABBIA
>
>I think I could convince most that's
>"Vaccination against the Rabies" in Italian.
>
>More challenging is the date on the document:
>
>Data Effettuata: 11/9/06
>
>The shots were given November 9, 2006???
>It's only October!
>
>Hopefully they'll believe me when I tell them
>Europeans write dates dd/mm/yy instead of
>mm/dd/yy, and so 11/9/06 means Sept. 11, 2006.
>Of course by mid-November, that won't be a problem.
>
>I'm sure all Lexington Police officers are familiar with
>Italian and European writing!
>
>At this point I don't really expect to be challenged
>anyway.
>
>Which of the three dog parks is most used?? I
>went to Cold Stream, which I think is the new one,
>and only one other dog was there (it was a bit late
>on THU).
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Yes, I'll take my papers with me. But if someone
challenges me, I hope they are somewhat educated
or very trusting! The document is titled:

VACCINAZIONE CONTRO LA RABBIA

I think I could convince most that's
"Vaccination against the Rabies" in Italian.

More challenging is the date on the document:

Data Effettuata: 11/9/06

The shots were given November 9, 2006???
It's only October!

Hopefully they'll believe me when I tell them
Europeans write dates dd/mm/yy instead of
mm/dd/yy, and so 11/9/06 means Sept. 11, 2006.
Of course by mid-November, that won't be a problem.

I'm sure all Lexington Police officers are familiar with
Italian and European writing!

At this point I don't really expect to be challenged
anyway.

Which of the three dog parks is most used?? I
went to Cold Stream, which I think is the new one,
and only one other dog was there (it was a bit late
on THU).

Hi,
I have moved from the LExington area, but would like to say the park at
MAsterson Station dog park is great. The dogs that go are very friendly, as
are their owners. I have to comment on your question just to say that if you
have the papers available while you are at the park, there should be no
reason for tags. If a concerned owner would like to see your papers to prove
your dogs are vaccinated, then whip them out.

Have fun!
Amanda

Kentucky


>From: "volpinoclub" <volpinoclub@...>
>Reply-To: MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com
>To: MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [MastersonStationDogPark] admission of foreign-born dogs
>Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:43:03 -0000
>
>Hello all,
>
>I haven't been to the dog parks yet, but I plan to go soon.
>
>I am importing two dogs (rare breed: Volpino Italiano) from
>Italy. They had their shots in Italy, and I have the vet
>records, but they don't have "tags."
>
>Can I bring these to the dog park?
>
>Thanks,
>Kevin Joiner
>
>
>
>
>

Thanks for the responses!

I took my poodle to Coldstream today. Originally I thought the
metal "tags" were required to enter, and that someone would be
there checking....I found out differently.

My Volpinos have had their shots in Italy, and will get whatever
else they need for the USA when they arrive. We live in Georgetown,
but I'm sure ordinances are similar to Fayette.

If the Volpinos teach my poodle to bark in Italian, I'll let you
know!

Yes, Volpinos are similar to Eskimo Dogs....so similar (on paper)
that the AKC, even their FSS for rare breeds, refuses to recognize
them (ironically all foreign dog registries, which do list
Volpinos, do not recognize Amer. Eskies because they are too close!)

The main differences are
- size: Eskies are larger, though they've been bred down to toys
in recent decades; Volpinos are 8-12 pounds and 10-12" in height
and supposedly have been for 2,000 years.
- color: All Eskies are white; Volpinos can be solid white,
solid red or solid champagne
- age: Eskies developed in the USA over the past 125 years,
Volpinos have been around since pre-historic times (they are
listed in the PRIMITIVE group in Europe).
- temperment: Eskies tend to be very "laid back" and "cool";
Volpinos have a very strong guard-dog instinct and always
want to be the center of attention...a little more "head strong"
and "primitive dog" psychology. Most Italian breeders list
their "psychology" as their most unique attribute.

In my opinion, the face of an Eskie looks more "wolf like"
(snout rounder on the end and thicker) while a Volpino looks
more "fox like" (sharper, thinner snout). "Volpino" means
"little fox" in Italian....it describes their look and their
personality.

Actually most Americans mistake them for Pomeranians. They
are the primary ancestor breed of the Pom and are believed
to be one ancestor of the Eskies, along with their close
cousins the German Spitz.

Probably more than you wanted to know! If interested in
learning more, visit www.VolpinoClub.us!

Hello Kevin,

The dog park is part of the park system and is on property managed by the
county, so it falls under the laws of the LFUCG regulations. The park has
it's own rules based pretty much on doggie common sense and they are posted
at the gates to the dog park areas. I don't have them in front of me but you
can probably guess that a "current" rabies vaccination is part of the rules.
Otherwise I think it is up to the individual caretaker of the dog with their
vet, to decide what is best in terms of vaccinations.

Other than rabies vaccination tags, "tags" would probably refer to the urban
county government's requirement for licensing, which I think applies to dogs
who "reside" in the county. I don't think the park requires them, and I have
never seen anybody checking, but that doesn't mean that it does not or won't
ever happen. To be on the safe side I would at least carry some form of
proof of current rabies vaccination when venturing out into public places
with your dog if you don't have a rabies tag and are otherwise "legal". If
your dogs reside in Fayette county you might want to look into the ordinance
regarding licensing.

Great to see another rare breed in the area, I have Bilal, an Azawakh, and
we have been out to the park a few times this year. Your breed looks much
like Am. Eskimo and some other Spitz types but I am sure there are
distinguishing features that I can't pick up on from simply viewing a few
internet pictures.

Maybe I will see you out there,

Sean Foley


> Hello all,
>
> I haven't been to the dog parks yet, but I plan to go soon.
>
> I am importing two dogs (rare breed: Volpino Italiano) from
> Italy. They had their shots in Italy, and I have the vet
> records, but they don't have "tags."
>
> Can I bring these to the dog park?
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin Joiner

Hi Kevin,
Do you think your dogs can teach mine to speak Italian??? :)  Have
fun!
Deb


--- In MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com, "Shannon Hutchinson"
<s.hutchinson@...> wrote:
>
> As long as they are updated on their shots (rabies and parvo
mainly) it should be fine. You can read the rules of the dog park at
www.friendsofthedogpark.org. But, I don't know of any reason why
your dogs would not be welcome. I know my vet also recommends my dog
Shelby having her Bordatella (kennel cough) shot since we go to the
dog parks.
>
> Hope your dogs enjoy!!
> Shannon
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: volpinoclub
>   To: MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:43 AM
>   Subject: [MastersonStationDogPark] admission of foreign-born dogs
>
>
>   Hello all,
>
>   I haven't been to the dog parks yet, but I plan to go soon.
>
>   I am importing two dogs (rare breed: Volpino Italiano) from
>   Italy. They had their shots in Italy, and I have the vet
>   records, but they don't have "tags."
>
>   Can I bring these to the dog park?
>
>   Thanks,
>   Kevin Joiner
>

----- Original Message -----

From: volpinoclub

To: MastersonStationDogPark@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:43 AM

Subject: [MastersonStationDogPark] admission of foreign-born dogs

Hello all,

I haven't been to the dog parks yet, but I plan to go soon.

I am importing two dogs (rare breed: Volpino Italiano) from
Italy. They had their shots in Italy, and I have the vet
records, but they don't have "tags."

Can I bring these to the dog park?

Thanks,
Kevin Joiner

Hello all,

I haven't been to the dog parks yet, but I plan to go soon.

I am importing two dogs (rare breed: Volpino Italiano) from
Italy. They had their shots in Italy, and I have the vet
records, but they don't have "tags."

Can I bring these to the dog park?

Thanks,
Kevin Joiner

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