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The Gum Tree Classic is back in Tupelo!!!

We are very excited to announce that the Classic will be moving back to our home town. We enjoyed our time spent with the Showcase of Dogs and especially helping the children of St. Jude Children's Hospital. With the ending of the Showcase event we are moving our shows back home.

Gum Tree Classic Dog Show

September 18-19, 2010

Lee County Agri-Center
Verona, MS

5395 Highway 145, Verona MS 38868 (Just south of Tupelo, MS)
From Memphis or Birmingham - Highway 78 to Tupelo, then south on Highway 45 to Brewer Road exit. Go right off the exit 1 mile to Hwy 145; turn right (north) and Agric Center is 1 mile up on the left. From the South, Highway 45 north to Brewer Road - you will turn left off of HWY 45 then same as above.

Dr. Carmen Battaglia Seminar
Friday, September 17, 2010

Our One Day Seminar is a modified version of the Two Day Seminar and includes the following
A presentation covering Breeding Principals
A presentation covering Pedigree Analysis
A presentation covering Disease Models
A presentation covering The Breeding Formulas

A Typical One Day Seminar Schedule
Schedules can be tailored to meet your needs
The first day usually begins with a 1/2 hr. registration at 8:00 am
8:30am First Session
Breeder skills and tools
Pedigree strengths and weaknesses
Breeding principles
Analyzing pedigrees
10:00am Break
10:15am Second Session
Evaluating pedigrees for depth and breadth
Stick Dog Color Chart Pedigrees
Symbols Pedigrees
12:00pm Lunch
12:30pm Third Session
Developing a record system that works
How to track health problems
DNA health tests, and new technologies
2:00pm Break
2:15pm Fourth Session
Formula breeding
Litter evaluation
Choosing the best pups
4:00pm Break
4:15pm Fifth Session
Management, nutrition and puppy development
Early neurological stimulation exercises
What to do when seminar is over
Closing comments