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Dog NewsThe Digest of American Dogs Volume 27, Issue 41 $5.00 October 14, 2011
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BY RONNIE IRVING
BY CONNIE VANACORE
BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY ANDREW BRACE
BY HELEN LEE JAMES
BY LESLEY BOYES
BY SHARON PFLAUMER
BY NICK WATERS
BY SHAUN COEN
BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY LYNN HARTY AND STACEY POLER
BY DIANE SCHEIRIS
BY CHET JEZIERSKI
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS & MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS & MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS & MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
10 Editorial
14 Irving’s Impressions
18 Veterinary Topics
22 Question Of The Week
26 Brace Yourself
30 The Fancy Speaks: Decisions, Decisions - Changes In Judging Approval
34 Bests Of The Week
38 Ten Questions
42 Doga’s Calming Effect Travels Up And Down The Leash
44 Dog Artist Ann Edwards: Inspired By A Moment In Time
46 Off The Leash
52 The Montgomery Weekend As I Saw It And More
54 Hounds In Hells Canyon: Bloodhound Club of America National Specialty
62 Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty
86 Montgomery County Kennel Club Photo Essay
94 The Gossip Column
96 Click – Montgomery County Kennel Club
100 Click - Hatboro Kennel Club
104 Click – Devon Dog Show Association
108 Click - The Way We Were
119 Letters To The Editor
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BY RONNIE IRVING
BY CONNIE VANACORE
BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY ANDREW BRACE
BY HELEN LEE JAMES
BY LESLEY BOYES
BY SHARON PFLAUMER
BY NICK WATERS
BY SHAUN COEN
BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY LYNN HARTY AND STACEY POLER
BY DIANE SCHEIRIS
BY CHET JEZIERSKI
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS & MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS & MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS & MATTHEW H. STANDER
BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
10 Editorial
14 Irving’s Impressions
18 Veterinary Topics
22 Question Of The Week
26 Brace Yourself
30 The Fancy Speaks: Decisions, Decisions - Changes In Judging Approval
34 Bests Of The Week
38 Ten Questions
42 Doga’s Calming Effect Travels Up And Down The Leash
44 Dog Artist Ann Edwards: Inspired By A Moment In Time
46 Off The Leash
52 The Montgomery Weekend As I Saw It And More
54 Hounds In Hells Canyon: Bloodhound Club of America National Specialty
62 Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty
86 Montgomery County Kennel Club Photo Essay
94 The Gossip Column
96 Click – Montgomery County Kennel Club
100 Click - Hatboro Kennel Club
104 Click – Devon Dog Show Association
108 Click - The Way We Were
119 Letters To The Editor
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Contents
110 dog show calendar
114 handlers directory
116 subscription rates
118 classified advertising
120 advertising rates
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What A Wonderful Weekend
It truly was hard to beat the Montgomery weekend on almost every level. The weather as predicted was near perfect, the atmosphere tense and rewarding, and the dogs in great condition looking happy,
British visitors all the more unhappy with their situation at home where top people are calling for the end of dog showing on the basis of unhealthy breeding of dogs. What nonsense-what stereotyping on the part of those Brits so hasty in condemning carte blanche all show dogs and we breeders. Indeed the debate at the British Veterinary Association was so negative towards the purebred dog and the concerned breeders in the UK were these pages to own dogs in the UK we would “vette” the vet before using them. Not the case here in the States as incredible Montgomery and Devon and Hatboro lead the way in presenting what is best for and about our dogs. Margery Good’s incredible run at Montgomery continued with what was an unexpected Best this year as Montgomery has become her lucky winning show. The dedication to Walter Goodman was tasteful and deserved and all in all it was one of the great weekends of the year. And to you Judges who skip the show whether you have terrier breeds or not you are missing a learning and dog experience of a lifetime, which is well worth repeating year after year. Jo Deubler would have been proud watching from above, as we all know she was doing.
The Board Action
Well the Board unanimously passed the Smith Committee report with a few minor revisions and a promise to keep the Committee intact to keep tweaking the process as it continues. This made good sense one would think. Ronnie Irving makes an observation in this week’s issue, with which these pages are in total agreement, which is that the proposals of the Smith Committee are designed more for the convenience of the judges than
been our point all along-the priorities are geared virtually in one direction only, which is for the judges. What about the exhibitors and the breeders? Where do
judging to be improved and the merits of judges evaluated? These are topics touched upon with no decisive answers or solutions.
been established? Continuing the granting of low entry breeds on the basis of a single entry in a group is obtuse. Nonetheless some progress has been made and these pages are hopeful that with the extension of the life
can and will be solved. On another point altogether these pages understand there was a long and protracted Executive Committee held before the Board actually met. It would
on those walls to hear what was said to Mr. Gladstone-if that was discussed at all-and how he responded. Time will tell one presupposes. The Nominating Committee was to meet as well again in Executive session. Whether or not Candidates were selected will be announced shortly but the word on the street is that it was very
you blame them???
Funding For U Of P
AKC’s CAR has donated an additional $110,000 to the U of P Veterinary School of Veterinary Medicine for the creation of a health database for search-and-rescue dogs. A very worthwhile goal, which is in addition to the $70,000 donated last year to fund the Working Dog Center. Certainly these kinds of donations are important and should and probably are made with no strings attached. Nevertheless these pages
as to why so many of the professors and so many of the students are so critical of both AKC and the concerned breeders who make up AKC constituents. Rubber stamping has never been our philosophy about donations but at the least AKC and purebred breeders deserve the recognition from schools such as the U of P insofar as our goals
concerned. When the AMVA makes blanket condemnations of our breeding practices how about a little defense from the very people and schools who AKC is helping
A little tit for tat would be helpful in those instances--not a condition, mind you, but a positive word here and there would not hurt in the long run, would it?
Shelter To Shelter Transport
The good, the bad and the ugly of the pet shelter movement from state to state
cases groups of animals are transported by organizations dedicated to bringing adoptable animals into contact with potential owners but there are also all too many stories of well-meaning folk merely picking up a dog in one area and adopting it out in another. While this may sound like a good idea as it may prevent the euthanasia of the animal, how these animals are picked
importance. Ideally, these pets should be examined by a veterinarian, receive their full compliment of vaccines, be tested for common health problems and have a behavioral assessment before traveling. Why in USA TODAY-October 10th- is an article about the problems adopted dogs raised from puppy mills have in a great many behavioral and social situations. Some animal transport
protocol does not guarantee that every dog will be healthy. Many diseases, particularly heartworm, have a delay between the time of infection and when symptoms develop or when positive test results will occur. Moving an adoptable animal that becomes sick after it arrives at its new destination can have and has had tragic results. And if the new pet carries a disease not prevalent in your community this little globe trotter can lead to a potentially dangerous outcome. Be sure when dealing with these situations your vet is alerted to
whatever steps necessary to prevent disease in destination shelters.
Thought For The Week
Certain airlines have announced a ban
to health risks. The conditions in cargo holds are particularly tenuous. We all know of the heat and cold restrictions many airlines have developed so if at
or look into the Pet Jet airlines which cater to and charter for these breeds and others as well.
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JUDGES APPROVAL PROCESS - FOOLS RUSH INIt was Alexander Pope who, as long ago as 1711, wrote in his ‘Essay on Criticism’, the words “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” It is perhaps sad that, exactly three hundred years later, I am going to be stupid enough to ignore that comment and launch into an area that, as a non-American, I should perhaps avoid – the recent controversy on the subject of the Dr. Robert D. Smith Judges Approval Process Committee’s
my business as a Brit to comment but that has never stopped me opening my mouth and putting my foot in it in the past. Why should I change the habits of a lifetime now? As I see it, the way that this issue has been handled by the AKC Board does seem, at least from my distant vantage point, to be quite extraordinary. To ask a Committee to spend a year coming up with views on Judge Approval during which many people were apparently consulted, only to then
for further formal comment, does seem to be strange. This looks to me like putting the cart before the horse. Surely if the Board had wanted a full public consultation it should have sought this before the Committee started its job, not after it had completed its deliberations? Could it be that the Board, or elements within it, just didn’t like the answers that the Smith Committee came up with? If so shouldn’t the Board simply have said so rather than using this tactic that just makes it look weak? Either the AKC Board agrees or disagrees with the proposals. It surely cannot simply sit on the fence and prevaricate.
PROPOSALS GOOD, BAD OR INDIFFERENTBut what of the proposals themselves? Are they good, bad or indifferent? I was on vacation in the USA when they were published
and went to the AKC Website to read about them. When there, thankfully I made a few notes and it is just as well that I did. For today, while writing this piece, I have tried to go back to read the recommendations on the Website and I have looked under “American Kennel Club - Input Request on Judging Approval Process”.
note, which reads, “News article currently unavailable. Please try again later.” I am not very good at looking at such issues online, and so this problem may be entirely my fault. It was for that reason that I was extremely disappointed when I learned that the hard copy of the AKC Gazette was about to be discontinued. But that’s another
this time around, is an Open Letter to the Fancy from a somewhat irate Dr. Smith.
Anyway, going back to the main issue – namely the original proposals which have come from the Smith Committee - and asking whether they are good, bad or indifferent – it seems to me that the objectives of the Smith Committee are extremely laudable. As far as I can gather they are intended to concentrate on the merit of judges and their performance, as opposed to focusing on the judges ability to tick boxes and complete forms. This approach is intended to “improve the quality of judging at AKC dog shows.” All great stuff. The Committee makes the point that being approved to judge breeds at AKC shows is “a privilege, not a right.” That does sound vaguely familiar. Now I
my own introduction to the UK Kennel Club’s Code of Best Practice
says on page 3 that “Judging is not a right but a privilege. Judges should be respected by the exhibitor/competitor.” So I can scarcely disagree with that point. But it is the second sentence of my
IRVING’S IMPRESSIONSpiece where I think the current Smith proposals are weak - namely, “Judges should be respected by the exhibitor/competitor.” I have the feeling that the Smith Committee proposals are designed more for the convenience of
who show their dogs to them. I fear that I regard many of the Smith Committee’s recommendations as - yes - having all the right motives. But they do seem to me to contain a great deal of ‘motherhood and apple pie’ content with very little in the way of hard concrete means of delivering the objectives. Let’s take the overall goal of rewarding ‘merit’ in judges. For me that’s certainly a no-brainer, but what concrete proposals does the Committee bring forward to achieve this goal of promoting and ensuring merit?
WHAT DO THEY KNOW ABOUT JUDGING?The AKC Committee that is suggested will do the approving of judges, is to
of the AKC, two AKC Field Reps, the VP of the Judges Department and a Board Member appointed by the Chairman. Now I may be living under a stone in darkest Britain, but as a foreigner I do have to ask a question that may possibly seem stupid to you as Americans. That question is, “Is there any guarantee or requirement, going forward, that any of these people will actually be experienced or respected judges themselves?” I am sure that some or even many of them currently are, but is there to be any ongoing formal requirement that this should always be so and that some experienced judges or even ex-judges, should invariably play a part in the approval process? If you want merit – surely the people who do the approving must know enough about the task that the judge is to perform, to be capable of granting the
know how it works in the USA but I do know that here in the UK the
lawyers or accountants, is on merit
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by Ronnie Irving
The Best In Show & Best In Specialty Show Winning
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East Coast CrewNancy Salmon
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Presented ByPeter Kubacz
Thank you Judge: Mr. William David Ashby
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Veterinary Technicians Celebrate October 9 – 15, 2011 has been designated National Veteri-nary Technicians Week by the American Veterinary Medi-cal Association (AVMA) on behalf of the more than 81,500 members of the organization. The theme for the week-long celebration is “Pets and Vets Need Techs.” In saluting vet-erinary technicians AVMA recognizes the important role that these professionals play in the care of animal patients. Without “vet techs” to assist them, veterinarians would not be able to provide the attention and care which clients and their animals expect. In many practices the vet tech is the go between the veterinarians and the client, fielding questions, handling the animals, monitoring clinic patients, assisting their veterinarians with routine and emergency care, often acting as the role of nurse in operating procedures and in after-care.
Although veterinary technicians are in the main women, it is not exclusively a feminine occupation. There is ample evidence, however, that the whole veterinary profession is being staffed by women in increasing numbers. Several recent studies point to the fact that male enrollments in veterinary colleges decreased from 89% for the academic year 1969-1970 to 22.4% in 2008-2010. The study conducted by Anne E. Lincoln, PhD. at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas found several reasons for the shift. One was a federal law passed in 1972, which outlawed discrimination against female students. Another was the intimidating factor of female students far outnumbering men in veterinary col-leges. The fact is that fewer men than women are graduating with a bachelor’s degree, so they do not have the credentials to apply to veterinary schools.
Several studies are now in the works which would revise the way students are accepted to veterinary schools. One suggestion involves changing the curricula in colleges for students who are planning to study veterinary medicine as a graduate program. This idea would allow students to enroll in college courses leading directly to veterinary studies, so that introductory courses would be done during the regular college curricula. If this plan succeeds it could shorten the path to a veterinary degree by several years, and also lessen the financial burden to students.
Of particular interest to students are the extensive schol-arship programs offered by various organizations. Among these are the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foun-dation, Pfizer Animal Health, Bayer Healthcare, Hill’s, and American Veterinary Medical Foundation, among others.
Many individual breed clubs also offer scholarships for undergraduate students, those who elect to go on to veterinary or vet tech professional programs. High school
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guidance counselors are a good resource for information con-cerning available scholarships. College guidance counselors are also a good source for those going on to veterinary careers. Finally, AVMA itself through its Foundation is a good source to learn about available scholarships and their criteria. Contact them at www.avmf.org.
Preventive CareIn an effort to stem the tide of pet owners who neglect to have routine health examinations for their pets, AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have together introduced the first Canine and Feline Preventive Healthcare Guidelines. A recent survey of the number of patient visits to veterinarians shows a 13% to 17% decrease from 2001 to 2009. This has occurred despite a more than 30% increase in pet ownership.
The study identified several reasons for the decrease in veterinary services. The use of self-help through the Internet is a significant factor. Another is the lack of understanding about the importance of regular checkups by a licensed veterinarian to identify subtle problems which owners may not recognize. Poor client compliance with veterinarians’ recommendations is well known and a seemingly intractable problem. This is only accentuated by the difficult economy. Veterinarians should be proactive in advocating preventive care for clients’ pets. Condi-tions such as diabetes mellitus, dental disease, parasitism, and ear problems can be mitigated by regular examinations. Other, more serious conditions may occur unnoticed by pet owners without the benefit of regular checkups.
The study emphasized the importance of the role of veteri-narians in encouraging preventive health care. This becomes especially important as animals are transported around the country and from foreign resources, thus possibly exposing animals to unfamiliar parasites and diseases.
The primary emphasis of the new study is to reach veteri-narians with materials and programs which help convey to cli-ents the importance of preventive care. It was put together by the Partnership to Promote Preventive Care for Pets. Anyone interested in the recommendations for veterinarians which was the result of the work of the committee can go to www.pethealthpartnership.org.
Parasite UpdateThis has been a particularly bad year in some parts of the United States for external parasites. Mosquitoes have been abundant in areas not usually associated with heavy infesta-tion. They coincide with regions experiencing heavy rainfall, and they will remain a problem until the first frost. Flooding all along major rivers has produced bumper crops of mosquitoes, which carry heartworm disease. The lifecycle begins with an infected animal, bitten by a mosquito, which injects another
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ous compliments on the show, and they were well-deserved. Congrats to the Hatboro, Devon and Mont-gomery show committees. It was a great weekend all around!
Torie SteeleThey did a fantastic job. I would love to see both kept in their newdesign with maybe a couple small changes. All in all they weregreat.
Kenneth KauffmanI was not at Devon, so cannot comment. However, I think Hatboro did an outstanding job with the space they had to work with. There are a few tweaks that need to be made, but everyone I talked to loved the new layout and hoped it could stay that way.
Desmond MurphyEveryone was sorry to learn that Hatboro would have to use an-other part of the grounds. Every-
actually like the new layout even better. Handlers and exhibitors felt it was easier to work. The specta-tors thought it was a lovely setting. Hatboro really turned lemons into lemonade! A great deal of effort and planning was evident. Luckily for Devon they also were able to work around changes that needed to be made. They have lost so much space they once had and it
I imagine in the near future anoth-er site will have to be found. Most people are hoping they will use the Hatboro site.
Victor Malzoni, Jr.
improved compared to last year. Bet-ter access to the rings and set-ups and good access for the public, cleaner bathrooms, and no parking problems.
Karl StearnsDidn't attend Devon because we had the Cairn Terrier Club of America Sweep-stakes on Saturday morning--can't miss those puppies! However, Hatboro was
about my yard, just two hours north of the shows--we're STILL a swamp. Finding
Hatboro as Helene and I have known it for 20 years. Always fun to be there andnever any surprises--the show, the layout--it's all predictable and they handle it wonderfully. Found some excellent gyros and so no complaints about the food. Kudos to Robert Black and his team--an-other year under his belt and a job well done!
Barbara A. LounsburyKudos to Bob Black and Michael Green-berg for pulling off two real miracles!Word was out early in the week that Hat-boro was going to be a disaster andDevon even worse. As it turns out, both
was back to the layout they used twenty years ago and, with a few tweaks, is
years. Michael Greenberg told me thathe learned that the entire show had to
really pulled it off. As for Hatboro, many folks (myself included) think that, with a few changes here and there, the new layout was actually preferable to the old! Bob Black told me that he had numer-
How did you think the two clubs Devon and Hatboro handled the reconfiguration problem caused by the weather problems of the pastmonth or so?
By Matthew H. Stander
Geoff CorishIt was a very pleasant surprise to discover that the disaster people predicted was just not the case. Hatboro was a relaxed, pleasant show and the new layout worked well. Bob Black did a great job having to change so many plans at the last moment. Devon’s con-
emergency solution, and the show chairmen and committee for both shows are to be congratulated. Of course, it goes without saying that Montgomery is the highlight of the weekend! And this year it was especially enjoyable when my BOB Sealy took home the top prize!
Peter Green & Beth SweigartWe thought the arrangement at Hatboro was really good especially for the terriers as it gave the feel-ing of several specialties each with their own areas. Of course it was
but then we thought it was great. Devon made us feel a bit nostalgic as it was so like the Devon of the old days with the terriers up on that hillside. The parking there though was a little chaotic. All in all both clubs are to be commended for
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Susie OliveraI think they both handled it very well. For Devon, I thought it was by
to work in nearly 20 years. Hatboro
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When I was beginning in the dog world, I – as was the
case with the majority of enthusiasts – began my exhibiting life by attending small events that were extremely well supported. I was fortunate enough to grow up in South Wales, an area that was rich in canine activity throughout the calendar. Every single week I could
miles of my home. These were informal events where a maximum of 32 dogs were judged in randomly drawn pairs, the winner of each pairing moving forward to the next round in a pyra-mid kind of competition until one dog remained undefeated. They were usu-ally judged by fairly local enthusiasts who were cutting their teeth and were a great start to the judging process as they encouraged in judges an all-breeds mentality where dogs were judged on overall picture, rather than the more specialised thinking that is involved when beginning as a one-breed judge and all dogs are judged against the same breed standard.
Once successful at dog matches, we moved on to Sanction and Limited
held in small village halls, where most of the classes would be Any Variety, and dogs who had won Challenge Cer-
comparatively lowly status, these were often judged by some of the top judges of the day and local exhibitors would rush to get the opinion of these vastly experienced celebrity judges. Remem-ber also that this was long before the advent of “ringcraft” classes, so many of the more successful breeders would use these small shows to socialise and train their promising puppies. From a ring-sider’s perspective these small shows were not only enjoyable social events, they were also educational as you often got to see these top class puppies at their debut, and could speak ringside
to some of the top breeders in the area about many different
breeds. Further up the league came the
Open Shows where many breeds would be scheduled, often with four or more breed classes and a specialist judge, then a raft of Any Vari-ety classes that would be judged – along with Best in Show etc – by one of the famous names of the day.
Only after a lengthy apprenticeship at these shows did exhibitors tend to venture forth to the mighty Championship shows where the top exhibitors from all over the country would be competing with their very best. These shows drew the crème-de-la-crème from all over
However in those far-off days we would really anguish over whether or not we had a dog that was good enough to enter in Championship shows; otherwise we tended to restrict our ac-tivities to the Open show circuit and below.
I had occasion to recently consult my re-cords and was reminded fondly of the success of these Open shows when I noticed that when I
had entries of between 100 and 120 in four classes up and down the country. Today you would be lucky to see that number at a Cham-
were on offer. As Open show entries dwindled, and new exhibitors tended to begin their exhib-iting life by rushing off to Championship with
-nel Club looked at various ways of making the Open shows more attractive, including intro-
be won by adding up major wins such as Best in Show etc at these shows, and also elevating some of the better supported shows to Premier
for Crufts, a facility previously only available at Championship shows.
Even so the Open shows have never re-gained their previous popularity and they along with the mighty Championship events have seen entries fall.
It has recently been claimed that the Scot-
look at ways of boosting Open show entries in its area, and one idea has been to examine the possibility of a Scottish Champion title. Remem-
do not have separate registration systems;
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they merely run shows under the auspices of THE
disciplinary powers and more control over canine activities than its Welsh counterpart.
-cern, I wrote at length about the possibility of re-examining the whole British show system, begin-ning with a blank canvas. One of my suggestions was that we should look at a revised system which
which member countries run both national and in-ternational shows. At the national shows the CAC
the bigger international affairs the CACIB is also -
tributes to the FCI International Championship.
our major premier Open shows could be elevated to a national Championship show status at which
to a dog’s English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish title. The major Championship shows would
British title. Not surprisingly the suggestion was ridiculed by the powers that be, but maybe now is the time to seriously re-examine the practicalities of such a system.
It is true that every exhibitor dreams of own-ing a Champion. In the system I have outlined there would be no denying that the level of com-
Championship shows as it is at our present day all breeds Championship events, but it would still be strong enough to attract increased entries and judges would obviously have the right to withhold
merit. If such a change was ever forthcoming I would guarantee that the resulting Welsh and
than some of the Champions I have judged around the world.
Judges would pose one of the major prob-lems in that at the present time Open shows are judged usually by judges who have not previously awarded CCs in a breed, but who appear on a recommended breed club judging list. The need for judges at domestic Championship shows would
in a more practical level of experience for those who were nominated to judge the national shows – creating a win-win situation for all concerned.
outrageous and outlandish at the time they were
it may sound, and could well help give our smaller shows a timely shot in the arm.
Revolutionary
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Entries in UK
Britain is not alone in expressing concern for falling show entries, though the drops seen at major British shows have not been as dramatic as seen in some countries. Internationally the sport is undergoing a period of self-examination as all involved explore methods to ensure dog showing survives and prospers.
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At the present time, it would appear that AKC is hemorrhaging financially but doing little by way of internal efforts to quench
the flow. If we stop and analyze the numerous changes and additions to procedure, we will find that breeders, exhibitors, kennel clubs, and judges are expected to apply the tourniquets, splints, and organ replacements nec-essary to keep our sport alive.
In May last year a proposal was made to charge breed judges a fee for each and every breed they had been approved to judge. This fee was to go into effect at a five dollar charge per breed for the year 2011 and in 2012 be raised to $10 per breed already approved. Performance or companion event judges did not have a fee sched-ule published and AKC Delegates who were also judges were exempt. In ad-dition, each judge was to be charged a yearly “maintenance fee”.
How well I remember the outrage of our breed judges! To be taxed and penalized for the years of education, expense, and involvement in our sport was, at best, disillusioning and disappointing. Little thought had been given to the effect this would have upon our small show giving kennel clubs as judges fees would increase to compensate for AKC charges. Next we heard that this all had been with-drawn temporarily and that charges of some kind would be levied in the future.
We have all been waiting for the other shoe to drop and to learn the alternatives. We have observed the addition of the various new titles now available and which have added to the revenue such as the Grand Cham-pionship, the numerous new titles available in Obedience, Rally, and who knows what else. Every entry in every one of these events is income for AKC and “the more titles the bet-ter!” For each entry AKC receives a $.50 AKC Recording Fee and a $3.00 AKC Service Fee.
All of us who have been judging for many years understand that in many organizations and professions a yearly maintenance or license fee is assessed and very few of us would object to a reasonable yearly fee. We all understand the cost of maintain-ing records. What many of us fail to understand is the latest proposal to charge judges a fee to process a test for a breed for which we did not apply but has been arbitrarily added to a Va-riety Group for which we are already approved. And, perhaps we have never ever seen one of the breed.
The AKC website has a list of
breeds already destined for our Miscellaneous Classes. Fourteen of these are included in the list of the 60 “FSS” breeds waiting in the wings to be added to the 170 plus already approved as fully recognized. The website sup-plies many interesting facts in regard to the avalanche of new breeds approaching us. These breeds have already been given a primary Group categorization which will add to the confusion and conflicts of the proposed Group realignment.
I have tried to arrive at a total of judges approved for our present seven groups. These totals are derived from the 2011 Judges Directory and to a small degree reflect those judges whom I know have gone Emeritus or who have passed away. They do not reflect judges that have been promoted to group status in the last year.
Present planning indicates a move to increase revenue by charging a “per breed” fee for all new breed approvals including those coming out of the Miscella-neous class and into an established Group. At a charge of $25 per breed, our All Breed judges should expect a charge of an additional $350.00 to cover the 14 breeds. This comes as a shock to some of us who have routinely received breed tests by mail and after answering the 25 breed questions, have sent them back to AKC.
Examination of the approximate number of our Group judges and the number of breeds destined for each Group indicates the following:
Totals $5,250.00
Totals $26,875.00
Totals $17,625.00
Totals $7,250.00
Totals $10,600
no Misc. Breeds presently scheduled.
Totals $14,625
Our Variety Group judges, if they wish to remain a Group judge will be required to take the tests and pay the $25.00 charge for each breed added to their present Group. Terrier and Toy Group judges have an advantage in that only 2 FSS breeds are at present on the list to add to their Groups. The Non-Sporting Group has none pres-ently in Miscellaneous but has one FSS breed pushing to be added. Judges for Sporting, Hounds, Working, and Herding will bear the greatest burden.
Under the totals, we find that the stated number of judges and Miscellaneous Breeds listed above could amount to an additional $82,225.00 in revenue. Howev-er there is no guarantee that this amount will be realized.
We fully understand that a number of our judges will make a choice between simply continuing to judge the breeds for which they are already approved and not worry about adding new breeds to maintain Group ap-proval.
Rather than an additional charge for each breed ap-
plication, we would have no objection to a yearly “maintenance fee”, perhaps based on a judge’s number of assign-ments per year. Active judges who judge 50 or more shows per year re-quire more paperwork, record-keeping, and expense than do judges who judge rarely.
Over the years one of my favorite friends and judges has been Dr. Bob Berndt. I believe it was after he be-came an All Breed judge that he came up with this piece of good advice “just resign approval for one breed in every Group and never again will you be re-quired to stay at the show site all day. You will be able to leave early!”
An alternate to this plan might be used by judges who have no wish to continue judging while another 46 or more FSS breeds gain Miscellaneous status and continue on to full recogni-tion at $25 apiece.
My advice would be to carefully examine the breeds for which you are approved and which you truly enjoy judging. In addition, if you have ap-proval for one or more Groups, decide which Group is your favorite. Your decision may be influenced by the number of FSS breeds waiting to be included. The present number taken from AKC’s Website indicates that only the Terrier, Toy, and the Non-Sporting Groups will be spared from a dramatic increase. And we have no idea as to the timetable involved. We also are facing additional problems with the proposed Group realignment.
My suggestions to solve this problem would be to give credit to the judges already approved for a full Vari-ety Group and upon successful comple-tion of a breed test, add this newly approved breed to the judge’s Group approval without an additional charge. The paperwork involved in the present system is minimal as well as sensible.
When we examine the economics of new judges coming into our approv-al system we quickly learn that there are many more costs of staff time and expense. There are applications to be analyzed and checked for accuracy in addition to the expense of face to face interviews. Observations by AKC Field Staff cost additional time, money, and record keeping.
For those judges who are applying for additional breeds in order to acquire or to complete a Group, the $25 charge per breed would be in effect as it is now. In other words, no changes to the procedures now in place.
We do not believe in a system which will require judges to pay a fee for something they did not request or desire. We do not believe in “Taxation without Representation”.
BY HELEN LEE JAMESDECISIONS DECISIONSSerious Consideration for Changes in Judging Approval
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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?
Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?
Why do you think most people want to judge?
Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?
If you could change one thing about your relation-ship what would it be?
How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?
Do you think there are too many dog shows?
Which are your three favorite dog shows?
Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?
How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the sameweekend?
Nenna: Newfoundlands & English Cockers, mid fifties.Geir: Obedience from 1955, first entered the show ring with a Boxer in 1959.
Nenna: The Irish Water Spaniel Irishtocrat.Geir: Although never seen any of them in the flesh: Ch Rancho Dobes Storm and Ch Bang Away of Sirrah Crest.
Nenna: In most cases I think it is a way to still be involved with their favorite sport with-out the hard work involved with breeding and showing.Geir: For some, obviously an ego-trip. I hope that for those with a solid background it is a way to give something back to the sport- while at the same time having some influence of the progression of their favorite breeds!
Nenna: Maggie Thatcher.Geir: Mother Theresa and Maggie Thatcher.
Nenna: Nothing- I am Happy as it is !!!Geir: Nothing- I am happy to do as told…
Nenna: Animal lover with a special fondness for horses, dogs and cats.Geir: Animal lover with a weird sense of humor, shy, but with potential.
Nenna: No.Geir: Yes.
Nenna: Crufts, AKC Eukanuba and Westminster.Geir: AKC Eukanuba, Westminster, Montgomery, Morris & Essex !
Nenna: No.Geir: No, but maybe there should be a limit as to how many Bests a judge can do per year?
Nenna: I think it is just too much….Geir: As long as the dogs’ well being is given priority I have no problems with it. BUT. In the ideal World of Dog Shows I would like all of us to compete on equal terms- and we cannot all afford a private jet !!!
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ter she moved back to her hometown, Jacksonville, FL, and became the Group Fitness Coordinator for The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. She continues to teach Doga there as well as other Yoga classes.
The Creation of Doga Teitelman says the creation of Doga evolved naturally over time thanks to one of her dogs.
“I like to include my dogs in as many of my daily activities as possible. Coali, a black Cocker Spaniel who was my only dog at the time, was always with me whenever I practiced Yoga. He would come over and lie down next to me on the mat while I did the poses. On impulse, I positioned him in a couple of poses one day. Because it was fun and Coali seemed to enjoy the attention, I kept doing poses with him whenever I practiced. Over time, I created a doggie version of each one of the Yoga poses. I also began massaging Coali and doing some gentle stretching with him.
“Eventually, it occurred to me that my students also might want to share Yoga with their dogs. After that, I in-cluded my students’ dogs in my private sessions with them. I got so much posi-tive feedback from them, I suggested a ‘Yoga Class for Dogs’ when I was asked to provide ideas for new classes at Crunch Fitness.”
Incredibly PopularAt the time, Teitelman never guessed that Doga would become the incredibly
We live in a stressful world. Every day things happen that make us tense, anx-ious or even angry. All
that negativity travels down the leash and, often, is expressed by our dog’s behavior, i.e., timidity, excitability, ag-gressiveness, e=tc.
What if there was a way to unload each day’s frustrations and thus free ourselves and, thereby, our dogs from this toxic effect? And what if our dogs could be a part of that release? Happily, there is way. It’s called Doga or Yoga for Dogs.
Doga ClassesYoga classes involve deep breathing while performing a series of stretching exercises or poses. Doga is a partner Yoga class that includes interactive ex-ercises or poses for owners and their dogs to perform together according to Suzi Teitelman. She is credited with cre-ating the concept in 2001.
“Doga classes blend modified Yoga postures that incorporate dogs, with stretching and massage for dogs,” she says. “Owners still get all of the same benefits as they would from a regular Yoga class, while sharing the experi-ence with their dog.”
Teitelman was exposed to Yoga throughout her childhood--her grand-mother did it well into her 80s. Thus it’s not surprising that Teitelman became
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Doga’s Calming Effect Travels Up and Down the Leash
Suzi Teitelman does the Upright Sit Pose for a person while her dog, Coali, does the Upward Dog Pose for a dog.
Suzi Teitelman does the Child’s Pose while her dog, Coali, does the Puppy Pose.
BY SHARON PFLAUMER All photos by Tutor Photography.
a certified Yoga Instructor, in 2001, at The Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in New York City. Later as the Director of Yoga at Crunch Fitness, which also is located in NYC, she created many innovative classes including Yoga for Dogs or “Ruff Yoga.”
In 2006, Teitelman changed the name of her Yoga classes for dogs to Doga af-
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BY NICK WATERS
One of Britain’s most innovative and
unique dog artists is Ann Edwards. Her
dog pictures though are not portraits,
more humorous caricatures in which
she likes to capture what she calls “the
dogginess” in every picture she does. Each
one is a combination of the character and
spirit of every dog she has owned, and
there have been many over the years.
DOG ARTIST ANN EDWARDS
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It was a mixed bag for California dog owners on the legislative front
last week, as Governor Jerry Brown signed into law two bills that were sponsored by the Concerned Dog Owners of California but vetoed a third that also had their backing, while also signing two bills sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States. The old saying ‘two out of three aint bad’ may not sit so well with the Concerned Dog Owners of California, which fought hard albeit unsuccessfully to get AB 1121, also known as the Puppy Licensing Bill, passed. However, in an email blast to its constituents and supporters, the CDOC wrote: “While we are discouraged by the Governor’s action on 1121 today, we need to be persistent. Remember that it took us two years to get AB 258 (“Molly’s Bill”) signed into law. This is a process of educating legislators and
need to do more work – just as we had to do on the rabies bill.”
That’s the right attitude to have regardless of how
the defeat of AB 1121. It is
process to educate legislators
well as the general public.
of the CDOC and other like-minded dog owners, Molly’s Bill (AB 258), which allows for dogs with health problems to get a one-year exemption from routine rabies vaccination provided that they have the approval of their veterinarians, is now law. So is AB 564, which once again will allow for a check
personal income tax form so that donations can be made for free or low-cost spay or
Off The Leashneuter procedures provided by municipalities.
The passage of AB 564 is a boon for all taxpayers in the state, as it will help keep down the costs associated with keeping animal shelters operable. The primary reason cited for failure to alter a pet is cost. The CDOC estimates that only 53% of pet owners of limited means own pets that are altered, compared with 82% of dogs owned by people with
bit of a paradox, as those with
to support a litter of puppies, but that explains the shelter situation, where many of these dogs end up and eventually get put down. AB 564 aims to improve that sorry situation.
a personal income tax form,
(in excess of an individual’s tax liability) go into a pool for the Municipal Shelter Spay-Neuter Fund, which is made available to municipal shelters in California on a
with the amounts of money granted being determined by the number of dogs and cats processed by each shelter, thus ensuring that the neediest communities receive the largest amounts of money. The passage of AB 564 should go a long ways towards helping control an unwanted pet population, lower the number of dogs and cats euthanized and reduce the costs of operating shelters. It’s a win-win for all – dog owners, municipalities, and taxpayers – and should serve as a template for other states to adopt. In this protracted economic downturn,
stone unturned in the search for funds and opportunities to slash budgets while helping residents maintain some quality of life, it’s a godsend.
In tandem with AB 564,
also require pet stores, non-
organizations, as well as high volume dog breeders, to provide their local licensing agency with a monthly list of licensing information regarding dogs they have placed so the agency can follow up with the new puppy owners to aid in compliance. (If low or no-cost microchipping
and tracking systems were also implemented, they’d really have something.) AB 1121 is an innovative attempt to retain pet ownership, improve compliance with licensing laws and reduce costs to municipalities. Again, a win-win for all. The CDOC is absolutely spot-on when it promises to remain persistent in
merits of AB 1121. All concerned dog owners and taxpayers in California should likewise get on board in support of this bill.
As for the bills sponsored by the HSUS that also were signed into law this week, they sound innocuous enough to purebred dog owners and breeders, though if nothing else, we’ve certainly learned over the years to never fully trust the true intentions of the AR extremists and their hidden agendas. Any time extremist groups grab the ears and pens of politicians is cause for concern regardless of how well intentioned these propositions appear. These bills, AB 1117 and SB 425, make it an infraction punishable by
of animal abuse to possess an
years following a conviction
allow for forfeiture of property
respectively. Without delving into the particulars, it’s certainly hard to argue with those proposals.
By Shaun Coen
assistance towards these ends. Alas, Gov. Brown’s decision to veto bill AB 1121 comes as a big
to all of California’s taxpayers. Since the mid-1950s the Golden State has required that all dogs be licensed by the time they are four months of age and owners are obligated to provide proof of anti-rabies vaccination. The requirement also calls for licenses to be issued by local cities and counties. However, according to the most recent statistics available in the state,
state is licensed. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there were 9.4 million dogs in the California in 2009, but only 1,549,941 dog licenses issued that year, or approximately 16% of dogs licensed. If licenses cost only $1 apiece (wishful thinking), and every dog were licensed, that would be nearly $8 million in extra revenue. Licenses at ten dollars apiece would generate nearly $80 million in extra revenue; at $15 apiece, nearly $120 million. At the realistic rate that most Americans are paying to license their dog, $22.50, that’s $177 million dollars. In this prolonged economic recession, what state couldn’t use even a smattering of that kind of revenue? It’s often been said that music is the universal language but some may argue that money is. Money is certainly the language that politicians and
or not they can even carry a tune the potential to tap even half of a $177 million bounty in found money is music to their ears.
In addition to raising revenue for cities and counties, increasing licensing will also reduce the costs associated with housing lost animals and putting them down. More lost dogs will be reunited with their owners, who will be easier to track down, and the kill rates in the shelters will be reduced. The bill would
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STORY & PHOTOS BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
AND MORETHE MONTGOMERY WEEKEND AS I SAW IT...
This was not a usual Montgomery weekend in the sense that all sorts of problems were anticipated about the condition and
be found at Hatboro and Devon. Additionally the recent passing of the great terrier man Ric Chashoudian combined with the public disagreements amongst various factions of the Board and Staff at AKC certainly added new undercurrents to the proceedings.
probably turned out to be a positive move with many people hoping that in fact but with
would be continued in the future. Bob Black and his experienced team of workers at Hatboro made some amazing adjustments and together with parking ace Harry Miller I really don’t think things could have run much more smoothly. I did not think the same was true at Devon but I may have been in the minority on that one if the answers to the Question of the Week in this week’s issue are a true indication as to how people felt. I
of seeing people rolling crates down the main Highway totally unacceptable. True this was
work out ten or twenty years ago and in an emergency it is okay but as a general rule it is
I understand the local gendarme moved in on the situation. I am sad to say I think the site should be moved down the road to possibly where Valley Forge is held or alternatively limit the entry as was done in the past. But that certainly does appear to be a minority reaction. Insofar as Ric is concerned the Memorial service held at Montgomery in the early am for all terrier people who had passed away during the year was truly, I am told, dedicated to him. His two daughters attended, I am told, whom I met afterwards and it was certainly appropriate to have so honored him as many opted to attend.
As to the political undercurrents felt dur-ing the four days most talk was very nega-tive about the public disregard of what was alleged to be Board sentiment with regard to the Judges Approval matter but on the Sunday when the person alleged to be the most responsible for causing the uproar made a physical appearance I heard little said about the matter. The best story of course is the one
as the antagonist Mr. Gladstone. This person opted as to how he sort of would “take one for the team” should the plane have crashed but thought better of that option. In any event let’s hope that with the Board meeting going on as this piece is being written some kind of
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Breeders: V. Weaver, P. Marsh, K. RaymondOwner: Cheryl KrownCo-owners: V. Weaver & P. Marsh Handler: Jessy Sutton
Thank you Judges Mr. Don Sutton, Best In Show, and Mr. Donald Booxbaum, Group First.
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What is the deepest river gorge in North America? If you said the Grand Canyon, you would, of course, be …wrong! That distinction belongs to Hells Canyon, in
Hounds in Hells Canyon!
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Hells Canyon, as
because you
By Lynn Harty and Stacey Poler photos by Chris Flessner, Heather Richards and Stacey Poler.
journey, bloodhounds and
2011 American Bloodhound Club National Specialty
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but it is invariably in the gift of
and accountants for each of their respective professions. Is it not reasonable that the same should apply to the granting of dog judge
OPEN APPROACH – TO BENEFIT WHOM?One of the other key platforms of the Smith Committee’s recommendations seems to be that it is an ‘open’ approach. Namely it wants to reduce the paperwork and the ticking of boxes. That all sounds great but what does it actually achieve in terms improving the merit of judges? The recommendations say, “The open design of the program places responsibility for advancement in the hands of the applicant.” Those
they actually mean and how do they help achieve merit? Do they mean that people who are good at pushing
individuals will score over the rather quiet, unassuming judge who simply gets on with the job and judges well? Is this a recipe designed primarily
dogs - or is it designed rather more
The cynic in me suggests it is the latter.
The Smith Committee plan also goes on to say that “breed standard tests will no longer be required.” Is that a policy designed
Terrier owner potentially thinking of showing my dog to a judge? I am supposed to be impressed that the judge has got there on merit – but he or she may never have been required to read, let alone understand, the Border Terrier Breed standard. Can that be right in this day and age? Of course we all know the argument that we are looking for expert ‘stockmen’ to become expert judges. But unlike in years gone by, I am sure that most judges these days, even in the USA, have little or no contact with the
merits of other livestock and have a background almost exclusively in dogs. A demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the breed standard is surely of paramount importance.
FASTER PROGRESSION UP THE LADDER FOR SOMEHigh on the list of proposals is the fact that people can apply for greater numbers of breeds at a time, provided they have “enough experience”. What precisely does that mean? Again what does this do to make me as the owner of a show dog
based on ‘merit’? Is this not just, as was described to me by one amateur dog enthusiast who is trying to make his way as a judge, simply a clause thrown in to ensure that professional handlers can progress up the judging ladder faster than before, when they decide to retire from handling?
Another recommendation is, as I understand it, that judges will no
pre-ordained questions when they apply for breeds – all they need to do is write a letter outlining their claim to have experience – and no doubt also their claim to possess lots of ‘meritorious’ qualities! Can you imagine what kind of problem the Committee, which is tasked with approving or rejecting these people, is going to face? How on earth will they decide who to pass and who to
questions, no ticking of boxes, no
constitutes ‘enough’ experience. All of that strikes me as being a recipe for one or more of the following:
perceived unfairness as between one candidate and another
consistency from one year to the next even for the same candidate
accountability on the part of the Committee to justify its decisions (no guidelines means no responsibility)
best contacts and can produce the largest amount of references from
way up the judging ladder. (Who you
know – not what you know?
Certainly it is hard to believe that these factors will help me, as a little owner and competitor with my Border Terrier, to see this system as a guarantee that judges are being chosen or are progressing based purely on their merit.
SOME REASONABLE QUESTIONS?Finally I know that the Smith Committee also suggested that the approving committee should pay particular attention to the views on the candidates expressed by
know about my Border Terrier?),
recommend judges who favor their dogs or are their friends?)
they to arrive at their views?)
- will they just ask themselves does the candidate know me and is he/she impressed by my reputation?)
what do they know about my Border Terriers – or even for that matter necessarily about judges and judging?)
I am sure that the objectives and some of the answers put forward by the Smith Committee may well be of some help in improving judges, but in my view they simply do not go far enough in explaining (certainly to a foreigner like me) just how their ‘liberal’ and ‘open’ approach to what a judge must do or achieve to climb the ladder, would work. Merit is a good objective but what guarantees do these rather broad and in my view somewhat woolly proposals give, that such merit would be achieved?
FORGIVE MEI started this piece with a quote from
one from the same author, which may be just as appropriate after my outpourings above. He wrote, in the same ‘Essay on Criticism’ – “To err is human, to forgive, divine!” Please forgive me for daring to poke my nose into an issue that is probably none of my business!
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Group FirstPrescott Kennel Club
Judge Mrs. Linda RiedelBest of Breed
Judge Mr. David Bolus
Group FirstBurbank Kennel Club
Judge Mrs. Sharon K. WestonBest of Breed
Judge Mrs. Sharon K. Weston
Owners:Brunson & Jimet AchiuRobert Payne
Handled By: Dick SchaeferAssisted by: Joshua Washnesky
Breeders: Maren Cornish, Jackie White-Vorst, Dawn Dana & Jeannette Copeland
Pono’s recent wins include:
BEST IN SHOW
Group FirstSouth Bay Kennel Club
Judge Mrs. Francine SchwartzBest of Breed
Judge Mr. Noman Patton
Group SecondSouth Bay Kennel Club
Judge Ms. Jane RoppoloBest of Breed
Judge Mr. Rick Gschwender
Group FirstCabrillo Kennel Club
Judge Mrs. Jean FournierBest of Breed Judge Mrs. Edna K. Gammill
Best of Breed Judge Ms. Denise Dean
Group FirstRedwood Empire Kennel ClubJudge Mrs. Wendy Willhauck
Best of Breed Judge Mrs. Wendy WillhauckBest of Breed Judge Mr. Colin Hamilton
PONOWe wish to express our sincere appreciation to Judge Mrs. Anne Bolus for this thrilling win!
Buddygoodman
handlerslarry corneliusmarcelo veras
breederseugene z. zaphirismatthew h. stander
*the dog news top ten list - all breed
ownerscarolyn kochvictor malzoni, jr.
ch. cragsmoor
the number one* skye terrierand number three* among all terriers
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buddy sweeps the montgomery county weekend winning the national specialtyfor the second consecutive year.
best of breedhatboro dog clubjudge mrs. anne katona
hatboro dog clubbest of breedjudge ms. barbara keenangroup thirdjudge mrs. anne katona
devon dog show associationbest of breedandgroup thirdjudge ms. mike mcbeth
best of breedskye terrier club of Americanational specialtyjudge mr. edd bivin
judge mrs. roberta campbell
judge mrs. elainemathis
judge mr. james reynolds
VeterinaryTopics
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victim, which then reproduces the heartworm larvae. It takes six months for larvae from a mosquito bite to ma-ture into an adult heartworm.
Heartworm disease is now diag-nosed in every state, except Idaho, and nearly every local area within states. With dogs being transported around the country it is important to have an-nual heartworm checks, usually in early spring. Veterinary protocol now recom-mends that heartworm preventative be administered year round, after the initial test is done in late winter.
Cornell University Animal Health Center at the College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a new test for Lyme Disease for dogs and horses which the college says will improve understanding of the disease and pin-point infection to allow earlier inter-vention and more effective treatment. The scientists at Cornell have improved techniques to detect the presence of the Lyme bacteria. The new test can distinguish between infection and the preventive vaccine, which until now made it impossible to determine whether the animal was reacting to a new assault or to the vaccine itself.
Another parasite which seems to be gaining ground in the United States is the vector which carries visceral leishmaniasis. Endemic in the Middle East, portions of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America, it appears to be on the rise in North America. It is predomi-nantly carried by the sand fly. However, it can be passed from mother to child during gestation, birth or nursing. This disease is most often seen in English Foxhounds, and may be spread from pack to pack. Diagnosis is difficult since it affects the liver and kidneys in both man and animals. The presence of the disease may not be clinically revealed for years. Treatment is pallia-tive, but not curative in dogs and the prognosis for affected animals is poor. However, half of those affected showed no clinical signs, which include depres-sion, loss of condition, mild abdominal distension, nasal discharge, fever and enlargement of the spleen or lymph system.
The possibility of infection by any of these parasites is reason enough for dog owners and their puppy buyers to visit their veterinarians on a regular basis.
Funding for DNA DatabaseThe American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) has donated $110,000 to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine for the cre-ation of health database for search-and-res-cue dogs. The goal of the donation is to help fund the newly established PennVet Working Dog Center. The center of the program is to collect and analyze genetic, behavioral and physical data to improve the success and well-being of detection dogs. Last year AKC CAR donated $70,000 in start up money for the new center. The new center will develop a detection-dog breeding and training pro-gram, using the database as a guideline.
After September 11, AKC Canine Health Foundation provided $500,000 in funds to es-tablish a monitoring service through the Uni-versity of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. It has been headed by Dr. Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD. The service continues and will be part of the PennVet Working Dog Center. The program followed 95 Search and Rescue Dogs through their lifetimes. About a dozen of the original dogs deployed at Ground Zero are still alive and their histories show that those in service sustained minimal damage. Their experiences will be crucial to the success of the newly established PennVet Working Dog Center.
Animal HoardingThere has been a slow but steady awakening amongst veterinarians, social workers and law enforcement that animal hoarding has become as much about helping the people as the animals they keep. There are endless sad tales of houses entered due to neigh-borhood complaints or family pleas to find hundreds of underfed, sick, dying or dead an-imals on the premises. In rural areas, it could be farm animals as well as dogs and cats, but whenever a situation is found it becomes the responsibility of humane societies, law en-forcement and social workers to remedy the sad situations. The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals) in New York attempts to connect hoarders with cleaning and counseling services. It sends mobile neutering clinics, removes the animals and monitors cases to make cer-tain that the hoarders do not acquire more animals. Counselors often encounter people who do not admit to hoarding animals, and think that having more animals will help them deal with loneliness and their sense of lack of identity. Although most civil enforce-ment agencies remove all of the animals at once, some find it less distressing for the hoarder and achieves the same result in a more compassionate manner if the animals are removed a few at a time.
One must distinguish, of course, the puppy mill breeder who keeps hundreds of animals in wretched conditions for the pur-pose of breeding, and an individual who has been overrun by dogs and cats without the knowledge or means to care for them.
No Breeds Really Allergenic
Researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan have con-cluded that following extensive studies there are no truly hypoallergenic dogs, according to Christine Cole Johnson, PhD., MPH, Chair of Henry Ford’s Depart-ment of Public Health Sciences. Based on previous studies conducted at the hospital exposure to dogs early in life provides protection against dog allergy development.
Extensive studies in the homes of newborns found that when samples were taken in the babies’ rooms there was no difference in the atmosphere where so-called hypoallergenic breeds were housed compared to breeds known to be non-hypoallergenic.
The findings concluded that people cannot rely on those hypoallergenic breeds, such as Poodles, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers and Kerry Blue Terriers to be reliably safe, compared to other breeds or mixed breeds. (I guess the Labradoodle breeders will be disap-pointed.)
Yoga MatsFor dogs unsteady on their feet, or prone to slipping on smooth surfaces, try using a Yoga mat for traction. They are easy to clean, nails don’t puncture them and they roll up for storage.
Pig Ear TreatsBlackman Industries of Kansas City has recalled pig-ear treats because they may be contaminated with salmonella. These products were distributed be-tween January and April of this year in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota. Another company, Boss Pet Products, has also recalled several products throughout the country. Make sure you read the labels before you buy any of these so-called natural products.
FallFall is the time to put out mouse killers, antifreeze and other stuff that your dog may be prone to taste. Be aware that it does not take much of these products to count your pet as one of the victims.
Also remember that even though it is October, the sun can be hot, so make sure you park in the shade, take your water bottles and shade cloths when you go to outdoor shows.
Have A Happy And Safe Fall Season.Information for this article came from the following sources: DVM Newsmaga-zine, Veterinary Medicine, AKC Canine Health Foundation, Journal of the Amer-ican Veterinary Medical Association.
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IntroducingLisa & Draven
Draven wins a
Group ThirdChattanooga Kennel Club
Thank You JudgeMrs. Patti Widick
Neale
Direct from Australia the“Thunder from Down Under”
Am/Aus CH CANYONLANDS BLK CRUSADEDraven, Australian Multiple Best In Show & Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winning recently arrived in the US and in four weekends Lisa handled him to his American title with four majors, including two specialty wins and a Best in Specialty Show!
Owned by Sara & David Rafferty, Katrina Fisher & Samantha HulmeHandled Exclusively in the US by Lisa Hall
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That evening's festivities included a meet and greet hosted by Hospitality
Chair Vicki Vest, with a 'Potato Salad Throwdown' attended by nearly 50 people and 20 Black Russian Terriers of various ages. It is not often that you see that many large working dogs hanging out together. It does a heart good. I honestly believe
that evening was from my Havanese puppy wanting to join in the fun.
The party went well into the evening with another highlight being the "puppy
poop contest" to raise money for the club. I won't get too graphic but
puppy had to poop and felt no pressure to do so in any particular numbered square.
The Three Rivers Kennel Club Show on Sunday, September 18, kept the BRT competition high with another BRT winning the Working Group under Judge George Marquis. The crowd thought we might be seeing Back to Back BRT Bests. We were fortunate to have so many quality dogs participate in the supported entry shows.
Canada, Germany, Australia, Russia, and of course, the US were all well represented at the BRTCA Nationals and associated events at Purina Farms, September 17 - 22. The week started out with a large supported entry at the Three Rivers Kennel Club All Breed on Saturday, September 17, with a BRT being awarded Best Show in by Judge Paul 'Pogo' Thomann.
Story & Photos By Darlene Scheiris
Sunday evening the BRTCA held a beautiful banquet, emceed by Club President William "Bill" Evans, upstairs in the Purina Event Center. The room was decorated in the club colors of red and black, with centerpieces and other decorations by Hospitality Chair Vicki Vest. With over 60 people in attendance, we viewed a
items, and a silent auction, then endured our Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.
Monday morning started early for this writer, setting up the trophy table,
getting ribbons organized,
help with catalogs and ring steward coordination. Glad I got those 3 hours of sleep the night before! An extra special Thank You goes out to Connie Rousch, who stayed to help with set up, outside ring stewarding, and catalog sales, when she could have been back in sunny Florida with her
Champion.David Scheiris was the
BRTCA Show Chairman with Pat Woicek serving as the Obedience/Rally Chairwoman. With a total of 90 entries for both days,
BLACK RUSSIAN TERRIER CLUB of AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY 2011
Heads, Tails,or No Tails... It's All Good!
Monday afternoon was reserved for Sweepstakes: Puppy, Bred-By Exhibitor, and Veteran were all wonderfully judged by Cathy de la Garza.
on the agenda and BISS was awarded to 12-18 month bitch CH Petmari-Zillber Ulyana RE. Best of Opposite in Sweeps went to 12-18 month dog Odissey RBK S Zolotogo Grada. As much fun as Puppy Sweeps can be, the pride in the Bred-By Exhibitor Sweepstakes can be felt from a mile away. Winner of the Bred-By Exhibitor Sweepstakes, from the 24+ month dog class,
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both were kept quite busy. Scheduling was great with Monday Obedience starting at 10:00 AM and Tuesday Conformation at 11:00. This gave everyone plenty of time to ready their dogs.
Although not a large obedience or rally entry, it was still an exciting Monday morning with Judge Fred Buroff. High in Trial went to the fabulous Moodry Myedved CD RE with 193.0. High Combined was CH Anjushka Tara's Sarja UD RE AJP with a 190.5. Our High Rally score was a well earned 99 by CH Rune's Shadow of Sam CD RN.
was Furry Mars Siberian Star. Best of Opposite in the BBE Sweeps went to 9-12 month bitch Castlebar's Le Miserables-Dream.
The Veteran's Class at any show can be touching, but a Veteran's Sweepstakes at a National Specialty is especially heartwarming. Our Bred-By Sweepstakes winner was also the winner of the Veteran Sweepstakes, 8-year-old, Furry Mars Siberian Star. He did look great. Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweeps went to 11-year-old bitch Baltika S Almaznogo Ostrova. Congratulations to these senior dogs.
I had hoped to bring my 10-year-old
AKC recognized BRTCA National Specialty, to Veteran's Sweeps this year, but with my husband and co-owner being show chair, neither us or our dogs were allowed to compete this year. Hopefully we can do it next year. God willing and the creek don't rise.
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Betty Anne StenmarkWe were most impressed with
Hatboro. Coping with soggy grounds, thinking through the
reasonable ground for rings is not an easy task. In the case of Hatboro we were very im-pressed. The parking attendant asked what ring and we said one and with that he sends us down the right road and we were able to unload at the tent and park very close by. I didn't hear a complaint from anyone, in fact I heard mostly compli-ments and exhibitors thinking that perhaps these new areas were better than the old ones. If some level ground could be found for the group ring I would hope the club will consider
-ing with it for next year. In the case of Devon, which is an even
a good job. The rings up on top were excellent, and the three others down below were just
can remember a long time ago showing up on top and think the club might consider keep-ing the rings there for the future. Our unloading and parking was easy, no complaints there but there were plenty of people who weren't that lucky. This is not an easy show site in good conditions. I think the club coped very well all things con-sidered.
Susan KippI though Hatboro was the best it has ever been this year. I felt the outdoor rings were level except the Airedale ring. The group ring
could be a bit larger. I liked the bales of hay around the group ring, it made for nice seating [I know that was not their intent but it worked out nicely]. The vendors sur-rounding the rings with the paved roads was great for everyone. As for Devon, it
there is a lot they can do with the grounds being so uneven. Also with the Devon dog show being so far away it makes it less desirable as well.
Vandra L. HuberI feel both clubs handled the weather induced challenges exceptionally well. I am grateful to the club members who worked hard for days to ensure the shows would occur and exhibitors would not be inconvenienced. The ring layouts were great and maybe even an improve-ment over prior years.
Lesley BoyesI loved how Hatboro made the show site so compact it was great. Devon I think did well but parking for Devon is always going to be tough whether or not. I think it's out-grown that great site.
Santiago PintoFirst we have to thank the power above that the rain subsided and we had beau-tiful weather. I think that the Hatboro club did a great job allowing us to exhibit our dogs. I did miss, however, being able to visit and see friends because the rings
were so spread out. In Devon we were very lucky that we could exhibit, despite rumors that we could not. The club handled it very well.
Gay DunlapForewarned that Hatboro’s layout was different this year, we were prepared for change but still did not know what to ex-pect. It was a pleasant surprise
easier to navigate, which saved a lot of wear and tear on the old bod; kudos to Robert Black for his innovative problem solv-ing. I hope he will decide to stay with this layout. As for Devon, we arrived quite early Saturday morning so that we were un-aware of the travesty occurring on Route 100 as exhibitors ar-rived and found there was no parking available. I understand people were out on the road, with grooming tables set up, try-ing to get their dogs ring ready.
was, in a word, exhausting hav-ing to trudge up and down the hill all day. Since Devon’s prob-lem was more than weather related with much of the former space no longer available to them, I wonder what their future holds. I understand that Hat-boro’s venue could be made available to them. I think the Devon folks should swallow their pride and jump on it!
Sue CaponeI think they did an amazing job considering the condition of the grounds. It might be easier having all three shows on the Hatboro grounds.
How did you think the two clubs Devon and Hatboro handled the reconfiguration problem caused by the weather problems of the pastmonth or so?
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GCh. Deerfield Enchanted Kingdom
A Top Ten* Corgi*The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed
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Handled byAKC Registered HandlerHeather BremmerKevin [email protected]
Owned and Bred byMarilyn [email protected]
Another Great Win For
Thank you JudgeMr. Lawrence Terricone.Many thanks also to the following judges who recently awarded Panda Group wins, Dr. Robert Smith, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mr. Nathanial Horn, and Mrs. Doris Werdermann.
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DOGA’S CALMING EFFECT TRAVELS UP AND DOWN THE LEASH
the release of hormones like corti-sol. The stretching poses stimulate circulation and increase muscle strength. And they help human and canine seniors stay flexible and maintain full range of motion.
Teitelman believes Doga be-came as popular as it has because owners love their dogs and are al-ways looking for new things to do with them. But Doga classes aren’t just a fun activity. All that gentle stretching and deep massage gives 2- and 4-legged students an incred-ible sense of well-being—a natural high of sorts.
“You can see a big difference in the dogs between the first time they come to a Doga class and af-ter they’ve been coming for a few weeks. In the beginning, they may bark, act a little hyper or seem a bit confused. But after a while, they just lie on the mats next to their owner in a state of complete relaxation.”
For All DogsDoga is for every dog: all ages and breeds, according to Teitelman. She encourages owners to modify the Doga poses until they work for them and accommodate the size of their dog. In the case of an older or arthritic dog, gentle massage and stretching should be emphasized rather than doing the more difficult poses.
“Whenever you help your dog do a pose, you should do so gently while supporting its body.” Teitel-man says. “Never force a dog into a position.”
Owners should consult their veterinarian before practicing Doga with a dog that’s ill. To avoid human or canine injury, they also would be wise to work with a certified Yoga In-structor.
popular phenomenon that it has. Soon, she was teaching Doga classes all over NYC; then, all across the country; and later, all over the world. Articles about Doga classes appeared in USA Today, Newsweek, as well as several dog mag-azines. She was featured on The Today Show, Regis and Kelly and Good Morn-ing America. Teitelman also appeared on It’s Me or the Dog, Victoria Stilwell’s television show about positive dog train-ing methods.
“In the episode that I appeared in, Stilwell was helping a young couple with their two dogs.” Teitelman says. “The woman didn’t seem to like the man’s dog very much because it had a lot of behav-ior problems. Stilwell had the couple do some Doga with their dogs in the hope that some bonding might occur, and it did seem to help. Stilwell also wanted to calm the dog exhibiting the problem behavior. As it turned out, Doga had a soothing effect on the couple as well as both of their dogs. One of the main points of the Doga segment was ‘If you are calm, then, your dog will be calm too.’”
The BenefitsDoga classes deepen the bond between owner and dog because they provide a regular time for an owner to give his dog some undivided attention and interact with it in a loving, positive way.
“When an owner is happy, relaxed and in a blissful state on the mat while doing Doga, his dog naturally wants to be with him. Obviously, that’s not the case when an owner is grumbling and pacing around the house because he’s
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Suzi Teitelman does the Seated Chest and Back Lift Pose while her dog, Curli, does the Upward Lift Pose.
Suzi Teitelman and her dog, Curli, do the Camel Pose. Suzi Teitelman and her dog, Curli, do the Flying Forward Lean Pose.
upset. That’s when his dog wants to hide from him.”
Doga classes help to calm an anxious or excitable dog partially because they put its owner in a state of complete relaxation. That energy travels down the leash and effects the dog’s behavior as was the case in the It’s Me or the Dog episode. Plus, doing the stretching poses is very soothing in and of itself, as is the massage, which focuses on the body’s seven Chakras (acupressure/acupuncture points).
Doga classes reduce stress as well and thus help eliminate its harmful effects such as
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action will be taken to chastise Gladstone, which if it is will probably not be made public with which to begin anyways.
chat rooms so intent upon spreading rumors, did you note that in fact there were only 115 fewer dogs in competition than last year-down from 1,716 to 1611. Not that bad considering two breeds held separate Specialty shows - one two weeks before Montgom-ery and another the very weekend after Montgomery. Explain that kind of thinking to me if you will or can do. Everyone considers this four-day weekend to be a Terrier weekend with three all-breeds and Mont-gomery while an all-breed limited to Terriers only. Therefore there are a total of four Best in shows and for Terriers a total of 16 group placements available. No Reserve Bests yet. That will start next year as an extra and unwanted and unnecessary gift to all of us in the sport from the Board and the Delegate Body! Of the 16 group placements a total of 8 exhibits were awarded Terrier Group Placement with two days of Terriers being awarded Best in Show as well. Natu-rally Montgomery is awarded to a Terrier and this just has to be Margery Good’s lucky show place as once again her breeding combined with her partner in Canada swept to Best at Montgomery. They sure have set a standard at this show that is hard to top and considering it was awarded only one other group placement the sky’s the limit for Margery Good et al at this show. The Kerry Blue was the only terrier to place in all four groups whilst the Irish was placed in
as well. The other two nights the terriers did not fare as well in best as usually occurs, as the number one dog all breeds, the Black Cocker, dominated the one night whilst the top Hound, the Whippet, won the third night. So much for the myth that only terriers go Best on this weekend! The Wire Fox Terrier, the Sealy and the Skye had two group placements followed by the Airedale, the Smooth Fox ter-rier and the Australian terrier from California with one group placement each. As far as I can tell of these dogs only the Kerry, the Sealy and the Skye won its breeds all four days.
Now for somewhat of a chronological re-port day by day of the happenings. We arrived late on Thursday to catch the Smooths in ac-tion. In my opinion of all the breeds I watched
-est competition all four days. It amazes me to see the real quality of American Smooth fox terriers. Years ago the best were in the UK but our breeders were very clever in import-ing the best of their lines and combining it with our best to produce what we see today in the American show ring-probably the best Smooths in the world. What is disquieting to me and this was true throughout the four days was how few people I saw who were either judge wannabes or existing judges who took the time and effort to attend these shows to see these dogs in compe-tition. From a low breed entry the dearth of people there was mind blowing but you can be sure if there was some way to count their appearances as crediting them for judges approval they would have been there in scores! I mean just walking through the various crate areas was an eye-opening experience, which these people choose not to attend. Just watching all the young pups in the various breeds being graded is better than going to any seminar in the world as far as I am concerned. And I’ll tell you something else, I would adopt the British system here as well. I would award groups to people, which soothes their ego with which to begin, before I would award
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Group FirstThank you Judge Ms. Beverly Capstick
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HandlersStan & Jane Flowers, DHG
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Best In ShowJudge Mr. John Studebaker
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them breeds! In the UK you can get a group
and then work on the low entry or rarely seen breeds until you actually have experi-ence in adjudicating upon them. Here the nonsense of awarding a person a breed because they have merely seen or gone over a single group entry is not only absurd but a disservice to the breed involved. Until we make all breeds equal and stop pandering to the needs of the egos of these judges our breeds will continue to suffer at the hands of the inexperienced, unknowing judge. That’s why I consider all these judging approval theories to be incorrect. The emphasis and priorities are on the wrong people-it’s not the need of the judges which we should be so concerned about but the need to provide breeders with judges who understand the breeds and who do more than just read a standard or go to a seminar. For the rest of Thursday we were saying our hellos and watching was I in any event some Norwich
I had not yet seen. Group and Best was awarded to the Irish although I must say the Terrier group judging suffered from a cut of 16, which were then sparred and moved again--the Kerry was second, the Smooth third and an Australian terrier from Califor-nia fourth.
Friday was early arrival at Hatboro where I took in Lakies, Welsh and of course, Skyes. How impressive to see over 20 or more Specials to a virtual empty ring-side. The wannabes were absent as usual and the existing judges too knowledgeable to come and see more Skyes together than they would probably see in their lifetime. But give them the groups and all the groups they want and all the breeds they want even when the opportunity presents itself and they ignore it totally. Do I sound bitter about this kind of attitude-you bet I am! Smooths again were a highlight of quality and competition with breeders and terrier people galore with very few outside judges I recognized anyways. Best in show line-up stronger than ever with the Black Cocker the numero one dog in the country topping
group followed by the Irish, the Skye and I believe the Sealy. No pandering around to the crowd by the terrier judge--just down and backs and around the ring with no obvi-ous cuts-just a one, two, three, four thank you, mam, good straight procedure.
We were warned to be at Devon early -
ing areas, which according to everyone I spoke to occurred. I understand it got so heavy the police intervened at one point. Working the grounds for a handler with a lot of dogs is no easy task-not insurmount-able but not an easy thing to do. Watched mini-bulls closely and understood the dif-ference between the various sizes, which was quite apparent. Airedales had some interesting young get, which bodes well for the future, while Scotties and Norfolks were fun to watch with some lovely new dogs on
the horizon. The food situation is usually a negative point for Devon and this year was no exception. Too bad they can’t persuade THE CAPTAIN and JAVA, which serve Hatboro so well, to come to the Devon show as well. It goes a long ways to have those two
The groups began earlier than usual with the terriers not being last, which I am sure caused the crowds to be smaller at Devon for Best time than is usual. Again a terrier was denied best as the number one Hound, the whippet, took those honors. This time the Kerry
Irish fourth. I fell in love with a young Brittany in the Sporting Group, which decided to return the favor to me after he walked out of the group unrecognized. He jumped into my lap and would not leave me alone--this was spontaneous on his part so I am convinced I
-ure out who he was before that he knew me. I would have taken this dog home with me in a minute-he was the highlight of the four days for me!!
Now comes the day we were all waiting for--you know they say the thrill of the hunt is in the chase but in the case of Montgomery the thrill is being there at 6 or 7am. There is a tingle to the air and the entire proceedings are unlike anything you see or feel. This year no Canadian national anthem and we were “treated’ to Pedigree garbage disposal boxes courtesy of Royal Canin, both of whom are owned by Mars. Personally I would offer Pedi-gree no recognition--they have recently pulled from Eastern I am told and I don’t see why the $700 saved by using those trash cartons should be used to promote that organization, which I believe to be so negative towards the purebred dog and the sport of the dog show dog. The irony of the “red” paid for chairs being in the sun and the people sitting in them baking was lost upon no one whilst the procedure of the best in show judge doing a 4-3-2-1- notwithstanding his exit-ing judging procedures was upsetting particularly to those of us, competi-tors and exhibitors alike, who had no idea he was going to follow this sort of procedure. He had the
second, the Wire third and the Sealy fourth to the bitter end and then when he pointed ended up with the exact reverse! Not that the Sealy was not deserving-beautifully bred and presented by Margery Good and her Canadian team, it was a smashing show dog, which had tremendous crowd support. Yet another feather in Margery’s cap at this show. The recognition to Walter Goodman after 25 years of his Presidency was certainly deserving as has been his devotion to
Skye was a Susie (who won the Garden) Buster bitch and we are proud of our long association with the Glamoor Skyes. Walter deserves all the accolades he garners in and from our sport. And on that note we end this report and look forward to Montgomery 2012.
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Multiple Best In Show And Specialty Best In Show Winning
GCh. Meadowlake Whistler at Amberly
As Always Owner-Handled by Louise Leone303-618-2008 [email protected]
Co-Owner and Breeder Karen FitzpatrickMeadowlake Border Terriers
Sire: Ch. Meadowlake Devil’s Brew Dam: Ch. Meadowlake Masterpiece
Thank you to all the Judges
and especially Mrs. Linda Scanlon for this
“Best In Show”
“Whistle”
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IT IS HARD TO BE ALOOF WHEN YOU RUN WITH miniBULLS
Bonsai Zenyatta and Pioneer’s Carolina pictured at 12 weeks
Best of BreedKennel Club of Palm Springs - Saturday
Shown by Owner Giselle SimondsJudge Mrs. Judith Daniels
Best of BreedRedwood Empire Kennel Club
Handler Adrian GhioneJudge Mrs. Wendy Willhauck
Pioneer’s Carolina is bred by Lori Odsen
Bonsai Miniature Bull Terriers and Portuguese Podengo Pequenos [email protected] 707 763-3956
FLASH! Caroline is now qualified for AKC/Eukanuba National Championship 2011
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Just when you thought it couldn’t
happen. Four days of consecutive
sunshine graced the Montgomery County
weekend. The rainstorm weary East Coast
welcomed the sun and heat. The grounds
were a little muddy but the air was warm
and dry. The four-day weekend is the
highlight of the terrier world and there
really is nothing quite like it. The recent
storms that caused so much damage to
the East Coast resulted in Hatboro Dog
Club and Devon Dog Show Association
to make some layout changes. So there
was some disruption and complaining,
as we are all creatures of habit, and any
change no matter how small causes
problems. Fewer at Hatboro than Devon
but parking master HARRY MILLER and his
crew did a great job of getting everyone
parked and settled. The new ring layout at
Hatboro was well received and I wouldn’t
be surprised if BOB BLACK & company
leave the show in the same location next
year. The Devon Dog Club was dedicated
to the memory of the late ISABEL & ALAN
ROBSON. Montgomery honored outgoing
president WALTER GOODMAN in the main
ring before best in show. You get that
kind of treatment when you have served
as club president for the last 25 years.
Of course, it wouldn’t be Montgomery
without celebrating EDDIE BOYES’S
birthday at Friendly’s. Fortunately, we
only have to go there for ice cream. The
annual Monday après Montgomery party
at the home of BETH SWEIGART & PETER
GREEN was well attended with guests
that included JUDY AVERIS, GEIR & NENNA
BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
FLYCKT-PEDERSEN, PAM BEALE, LETISHA
WUBBELL, ERNESTO LARA, and YVONNE
& GABRIEL RANGEL. Later this week
BETH and PETER, EDD BIVIN. BARBARA
ALDERMAN, and JEAN HETHERINGTON
fly off to judge in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
CHUCK WINSLOW just returned from
a judging assignment in China. DAVID
MERRIAM is going to be judging a
bull terrier show in Perth, Australia.
RON MENAKER missed Montgomery
as he was judging in Wales. Home for
the directors meeting, he flies off to
judge in Switzerland later this week.
The old saying goes that “You can take
the Tree out of Brooklyn but you can’t
take the Brooklyn out of the Tree”;
well, we’ll see if that still holds true as
Brooklynites HELENE & SEYMOUR WEISS
leave New York and move to Severn,
Maryland. There have been some recent
employment changes at the American
Kennel Club: director of judging
operations JOHN WADE is returning to
his old position as a field representative
in Northern California. His position
will be incorporated with those of vice
president (dog show judges) DARRELL
HAYES, who will be assisted by INES
MALDANADO, manager of judging
operations. Vice president (events
operations) ROBIN STANSELL is retiring
and field representative LEE HERR will
be replacing him at the Raleigh location.
Of course, if the upcoming election for
directors goes in the wrong direction
all of the above changes could change
again…..the plot thickens.
GOSSIPThe
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David Scheiris made a valiant attempt at announcing each dog and reading the short biographies provided by some owners, although his voice was somewhat overpowered by the PA system in use at the other end of the room.
Ringside Mentoring for Judges was scheduled for Tuesday but we were extremely pleased to have judges Carolyn Herbel and Christine Salyers Anderson show up for the Monday afternoon competition and exhibition. The BRTCA was able to provide them with some more personalized attention and appreciates their interest in our breed. The judges were also provided the opportunity to examine the Parade of Titleholder dogs. Just when Sweepstakes Judge Cathy de la Garza thought she would get a chance to escape, we held an impromptu class. We also invited Judges Herbel and Anderson to join in with an
puppy class. It wasn't really a competition but it was fun. Anyone with a BRT puppy could join in, and all judges went over the puppies. An attempt was made to move them all around the ring, even the 9-week-old. Everyone got an award (OK, a leftover ribbon) for participation, and we all got a chance to see some nice puppies with a lot of potential, mixed in with a few good belly laughs. We offer much appreciation to everyone who stayed to participate. Mrs. Herbel had so much fun she volunteered to serve as ring steward for us on Tuesday.
We had a relatively relaxed Monday evening. Many of the BRTCA people spent time watching the large entry of Italian Greyhounds compete in Agility for their National Specialty, which was also held at the Purina Event Center. I organized trophies, ribbons, and medallions for Tuesday's competition. Then it was out to the motorhomes for left-overs from Saturday's meet and greet, visiting with some folks who had come in from around the country and the world just to see our BRTs. That is dedication to a breed, or to learning about
a breed that you may want to own. As always, the breeders present stressed purchasing a puppy from a reputable breeder whose breeding stock has successfully completed all health
so small that you need to breed unhealthy dogs. It's not fair to the dogs or their new owners.
Tuesday, September 20, was the day for Conformation Competition for the Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty 2011. We were pleased that even more judges than expected showed up early and stayed all day for the Ringside Mentoring. Thank you to Cindy Stumm for her coordination and assistance. We appreciate all of the interest in our breed and always enjoy sharing our dogs with those who want to learn about them. Our breed judge, Mr. Dana P. Cline, did a superlative job with the conformation judging. As always, he was consistent in his choice of type, structure, and movement. As with other breeds, The Black Russian Terrier
has a recommended size range. Size does matter, but bigger is not always better; likewise the smaller ones should not be discounted as long as they are within the standard. This is a working breed, and we need them all, particularly those with the best qualities, to maintain balance within the breed.
The Awards: Winners Dog and Best of Winners at Nationals was Sora's Legacy Mazal, a Canadian dog from the open class. This outstanding young dog gave everyone a run for their money as he was BOW for both of the BRTCA Supported Entry shows at Three Rivers Kennel Club on Saturday under Judge Robert Caswell, Jr. and Sunday under Judge George Marquis. Many congratulations on
Reserve Winners Dog was awarded to the handsome Aristes Paint It Black, a young male from the Bred-By exhibitor class.
Winners Bitch was awarded to Bentley Iz Chigasovo, a beautiful Russian import from the Open Class. She also picked up a major at the Supported Entry at the Three Rivers Show on Sunday, under
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The Best Chance Yet --GCh. Ruttkay Chance
Thank You Judges - Mrs. Sue Weiss - Group FirstMrs. Sari B. Tietjen - Specialty Best of Breed
Mrs. Ann Hearn & Mrs. Kathleen Kolbert - Group Placements
Owner - Megan McLoughlinBreeder/Handler - L. Mae Evans, PHA
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Judge George Marquis. Many congratulations.
Reserve Winners Bitch went to Russian Bears Isadora Cast a Spell on U V Naissur, a lovely bitch also from the Open Class.
Best of Breed was our largest class with 21 entries. With many beautiful dogs and bitches, including Best in Show and Group Winning Dogs, Judge Cline had his work cut out for him. After close examination, Mr. Cline had some tough decisions and made a cut,
their paces again. The top honor of Best of Breed/Best in Specialty Show went to a great dog, GCH Zilya's Chicago Blues Fusion at Runes CD RN CGC. With titles on both ends, Zil is more than just a pretty face. Best of Opposite Sex went to a beautiful bitch, Zoe, GCH Valkyrie's Funny Girl RN. Again, another dog with titles on both ends. Kudos to Mr. Cline for picking two dogs for the top spots that not only have many accomplishments in the show ring, but have also passed
show that good health transfers to a good performance.
As stated earlier, Best of Winners went to an exemplary young dog from Canada, Sora's Legacy Mazal. Select Dog went to GCH Rus Maknalis Shtorm of Arbat, 2010 BRTCA Nationals Breed Winner and sire of the Best of Winners dog. Select Bitch was GCH Kamila At Artistes Nadezoni Poljamy, who also did well at the Supported Entry. Mr. Cline chose three Awards of Merit: GCH Lancelot Chiornyy Prints RN (dog), GCH Filimon Rbk iz Galickih Zemel RN (dog), and CH Valentina-
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Jelena Vom Aralsee (bitch). The show was not over with
the award of Best in Specialty. Judge Dana Cline went on to award Best Puppy in Specialty to another import, 9 month old puppy dog, Arabika With Kahlua Rbk Chiornyy Prints. Best Bred-By in Specialty was awarded to our Reserve Winners Dog, Aristes Paint It Black. Best Veteran in Specialty was also winner of the Veteran and Bred-By Sweeps, 8 year old dog, Furry Mars Siberian Star. Best Brace as always was fun to watch, and today was awarded to CH Petmari-Zillber Ulyana RE and GCH Russian Bear's Riki Brianna CDX RAE2. Best Stud Dog went to CH Malahovskiy Non Stop, and Best Brood Bitch was CH Anjushka Tara's Sarja UD RE AJP, the sire and dam of our Best in Specialty Winner.
The previous BRTCA Nationals at Purina Farms left the winners wondering how they were going to get the trophies home. Many of the 2007 trophies were really quite large. We 'downsized' a bit this year but still had quite the impressive trophy table. Trophies offered for the Specialty were beautifully hand-painted and engraved plates, vases, mirrors, and grooming stools, by two artists from the greater St. Louis area, Ellen Lyner and Barbara Brem. Thank you, ladies, for a wonderful job.
Wednesday was spent being educated and enthralled by Dr. W. Jean Dodds, DVM in an all-day seminar, open to everyone, about health, focusing on thyroid and immunization. As always,
Dr. Dodds did not disappoint. We all came back early from lunch hoping to learn just a bit more in what felt like a very short time with this amazing woman.
Nationals was our Fun Day. Purina allowed us access to their dock jumping pool and agility exhibition "Incredible Dog Arena" adjacent to the Purina Visitor Center and provided us with an expert trainer for assistance. The weather was cool and rainy, but we were going to get wet anyway. Between 6 and 10 dogs participated, CH That's Keeping the Karma RN CGC TT had competed at Eukanuba last year and couldn't wait to get to the dock. Others dogs weren't so thrilled about the dock jumping but they all tried. We even had CH Rigair Sir Razzle Dazzle, a Yorkie specials dog in full show coat join in with his BRT, Canadian CH Midnightsolo Rastisgav, who was also a great dock jumper. For those who have not seen a BRT in full show coat come out of a pool, they seem to soak up about 15 gallons of water with each jump. After a while, they don't jump quite as far carrying all of that extra weight, and when they shake, everyone within a 25 foot radius gets wet. David Scheiris completed his duties as show chair by getting into the pool, fully clothed, to help teach the new dogs. Dave helped them realize that there was a bottom to the pool and that they could stand up on their rear legs. He taught them where the stairs were as well as helping to train them on the dock to get the most out of each run. The agility equipment was also a lot of fun. Even more fun was watching Scheiris try to get one of the BRTs to go through the curved tunnel. The dog would go in and out the same end while Dave was crawling in from the other end. Needless to say we had some good laughs at his expense. Scheiris then took the same dog, who had never been around a pool or agility equipment, and within 3 minutes had him doing all of the jumps, including the tire, and the A-frame. He does love those Black Russians and will go all out, or in the case of the pool, all in, for them. Thank you Dave Scheiris, for a great National Specialty Experience.
A very special Thank You to Kaite Flamm, Brock Fitzgerald, and everyone at Purina Farms for all of their support, coordination, and their donations for prizes and gift bags. We look forward to future specialties at this fabulous venue.
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Champlain Valley Kennel Club - Sunday PugGCh. Caper’s Sirius EndeavorJudge Mrs. June A. PentaOwners Phil & Carol Fisher, John & Linda RowellHandler Linda Rowell
Beaver County Kennel Club - SundaySiberian HuskyCh. Kontoki’s A Bend in the RoadJudge Mr. Robert H. SlayOwners Nan Wisniewski, Jason W. Guin, M.D., Ron Tang, Sam Kao, Marlene DePalma & Thomas OelschlagerHandler Tommy O
Northwest Arkansas Kennel ClubKuvaszGCh. Szumeria’s Sing A Song of Six PenceJudge Mrs. Mary Lou KniolaOwners Lynn Brady, Connie Townsend & Sandy HerringHandler Vicki Havicon
Mesilla Valley Kennel Club - MondayCavalier King Charles SpanielGCh. Miletree Northern Star at ShirmontJudge Mrs. Linda ScanlonOwners Dr. Bruce and Shirley Henry and Betsy GeorgeHandler Clint Livingston
Greater Humble Area Kennel Club - Saturday & SundayGolden Retriever GCh. Summits The Titanic Judge Mrs. Paul LachnittJudge Mrs. Carolyn B. McKennaOwners P. & R. Sherry, B. Bischoff & B. Johnson Handler Brianna Bischoff Orchid Island Dog Fancier ClubKona Coast Kennel ClubShih TzuGCh. Xeralane’s On With The MusicJudge Mrs. Joan E. BeechJudge Mr. Edward M. Gilbert Jr.Owners Chris & Erna Aucamp & Xeralane KennelHandler Adrian Agard
Skye Terrier Club of America National SpecialtyGCh. Cragsmoor Buddy GoodmanJudge Mr. Edd BivinOwners Victor Malzoni, Jr. & Carolyn KochHandler Larry Cornelius
Norfolk Terrier Club of America National SpecialtyGCh. Max-Well’s Valley GirlJudge Mrs. Gayle YoungOwners Barbara Miller, Susan Kipp, Derek GlasHandler Derek Glas
Golden Retriever Club of America National SpecialtyGCh. Scion Hott PantsJudge Mrs. Barbara PepperOwners Kathy Whipple, Pat SimpsonHandler Clint Livingston
German Wirehaired Pointer Club of AmericaGCh. Mt. View’s Ripsnorter Silver CharmJudge Dr. Elliot More, DVMOwners Claire and Kelly WischHandler Phil Booth
Bouvier Des Flandres National SpecialtyGCh. Rocheuses Me And My Shadow Of CornusJudge Mrs. Judith GoodinOwners Frank & Corinne Dreyfus and Heather & Colton JohnsonHandler Heather Johnson
Giant Schnauzer Club of America National SpecialtyGCh. Ingebar’s Siasconset RoseJudge Mr. Wilfrid LohmanOwners Mike Reese & Maryann BiscegliaHandler Scott Sommer
Doberman Pinscher Club of America National Specialty GCh. Protocol’s Veni Vidi ViciJudge Mr. William P. Shelton Owners Suzy Lundy & Dick Lundy & Jocelyn Mullins & Kevin MullinsHandler Jocelyn Mullins Chihuahua Club of America National SpecialtyLong Coat ChihuahuaGCh. Kokura Yama JP Silent RoseJudge Mr. Michael DachelOwner Kazuyuki YamaHandler Paula Murray
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NOVEMBER 10 - THURSDAY
AL Priceville (I)HUNTSVILLE KENNEL CLUBRacking Horse Celebration GroundsCLOSES: OCTOBER 26 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPTJudges And Their AssignmentsBEST IN SHOW Mr. E. BlakeSPORTING Group: Mr. N. HornMr. N. Horn: Ret-Lab, Vizs, WeimMrs. C. Spritzer: Brit, Pntr-GS, Pntr-GW, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, Spin Ital, Wirehair Ptg GrifDr. R. I. Spritzer: Balance of Sporting BreedsHOUND Group: Mrs. C. SpritzerMrs. C. Spritzer: All Hound BreedsWORKING Group: Dr. R. I. SpritzerMrs. W. B. Pevahouse: St BernDr. R. I. Spritzer: Balance of Working BreedsTERRIER Group: Mrs. C. P. PattersonC. Nelson: Am Staff, Bull Ter, Min Bull Terrs, Wst HighlndMrs. C. P. Patterson: Balance of Terrier BreedsTOY Group: Mrs. C. P. PattersonMrs. C. P. Patterson: Hava, I GreyhndMr. E. Blake: Balance of Toy BreedsNON-SPORTING Group: Mr. E. BlakeMrs. N. Hafner: LowchMrs. K. Franz: Bulldog, Fr BullMrs. C. P. Patterson: Balance of Non-Sporting BreedsHERDING Group: Mr. N. HornMrs. A. P. Foreman: Card-WC, Pemb-WCMr. N. Horn: Balance of Herding BreedsMISCELLANEOUS Group: Mr. N. HornMr. N. Horn: All Miscellaneous BreedsJR SHOWMANSHIP: Dr. R. I. Spritzer
MA Fitchburg (I)CHESHIRE KENNEL CLUB, INC. (S)Central Mass Expo Center150 Royal Plaza DriveCLOSES: OCTOBER 26 MB-F Inc., SUPTJudges And Their AssignmentsBEST IN SHOW D. R. Holloway, Jr.SPORTING Group: Mr. F. J. WashabaughMrs. J. Colvin: Brit, Ret-Flat, Ret-Nova Scotia T, Set-Eng, Set-Gord, Span-Clum, Span-Suss, Spin ItalD. R. Holloway, Jr.: Pntr-GS, Ret-Gold, Ret-Lab, Set-Irsh, Span-Ckr, Span-Eng Ckr, Span-Eng Spr, Vizs, WeimMr. F. J. Washabaugh: Balance of Sporting BreedsHOUND Group: Mrs. P. A. Mowbray-MorganMrs. P. A. Mowbray-Morgan: All Hound BreedsWORKING Group: Mrs. M. AlstonMrs. M. Alston: All Working BreedsTERRIER Group: Mr. F. J. WashabaughMr. F. J. Washabaugh: All Terrier BreedsTOY Group: Mr. F. J. WashabaughMrs. P. A. Mowbray-Morgan: Chin Cr, J Chin, Pap, Shih Tzu, Silky, YorksMr. F. J. Washabaugh: Balance of Toy BreedsNON-SPORTING Group: Mr. D. RogersMr. D. Rogers: All Non-Sporting BreedsHERDING Group: Mr. D. RogersMr. D. Rogers: All Herding BreedsMISCELLANEOUS Group: D. R. Holloway, Jr.D. R. Holloway, Jr.: All Miscellaneous BreedsJR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. J. ColvinSWEEPS PUPPY: Bgle (13 Under) Leslie Anne PottsSWEEPS VETERANS: Bgle (13 Under) Leslie Anne PottsSWEEPS PUPPY: Bgle (Over 13) Leslie Anne PottsSWEEPS VETERANS: Bgle (Over 13) Leslie Anne Potts
MD Salisbury* (I)TALBOT KENNEL CLUB, INC.Wicomico Youth & Civic CenterGlen Ave. at Civic Ave.CLOSES: OCTOBER 26 MB-F Inc., SUPTFEE: $29.00-1st/ $26.00-2ndJudges And Their AssignmentsBEST IN SHOW Mr. G. M. VukichSPORTING Group: C. BettMr. J. M. Brown: Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, Span-Boykin, Span-Suss, WeimC. Bett: Balance of Sporting BreedsHOUND Group: Mr. R. E. GarrenMr. R. E. Garren: All Hound BreedsWORKING Group: Mrs. L. BettMrs. L. Bett: All Working BreedsTERRIER Group: Mrs. R. L. CampbellMrs. R. L. Campbell: All Terrier BreedsTOY Group: D. McCoyMrs. R. L. Campbell: Toy ManchD. McCoy: Balance of Toy BreedsNON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. M. K. BusseMrs. M. K. Busse: All Non-Sporting BreedsHERDING Group: Mrs. M. K. BusseMr. G. M. Vukich: All Herding BreedsMISCELLANEOUS Group: C. BettC. Bett: All Miscellaneous BreedsOBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES W. D. Craig: Nov A, Nov B, Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov BMr. J. D. Landis: Open A, Open B, Util A, Util BJR SHOWMANSHIP: Mr. G. M. Vukich
NOVEMBER 11 - FRIDAY
AL Priceville (I)HUNTSVILLE KENNEL CLUB (S)Racking Horse Celebration GroundsCLOSES: OCTOBER 26 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPTJudges And Their AssignmentsBEST IN SHOW Mr. N. HornSPORTING Group: Mr. E. BlakeDr. R. I. Spritzer: Ret-Lab, Vizs, WeimMr. N. Horn: Balance of Sporting BreedsHOUND Group: Dr. R. I. SpritzerMr. N. Horn: BloodhndMr. E. Blake: BorzMr. D. L. Brown: DachDr. R. I. Spritzer: Balance of Hound BreedsWORKING Group: Mrs. M. C. ReggieG. Lajeski: BoxerMrs. M. C. Reggie: Balance of Working BreedsTERRIER Group: Mrs. L. M. MyallMr. M. Lucas: Manch TerMs. C. J. Seaberg: Airdle, Bdlgtn, Min Schn, Soft CoatedMrs. L. M. Myall: Balance of Terrier BreedsTOY Group: Mr. E. BlakeMrs. M. E. Klingler: HavaMs. C. J. Seaberg: Toy ManchMr. M. Lucas: Chihua (Smooth), I Greyhnd, PapG. Lajeski: Chihua (Long), Min Pin, Pom, PugMrs. C. P. Patterson: Balance of Toy BreedsNON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. C. P. PattersonMr. E. Blake: All Non-Sporting BreedsHERDING Group: Mrs. L. R. JamesMrs. L. R. James: All Herding BreedsMISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. L. M. MyallMrs. L. M. Myall: All Miscellaneous BreedsJR SHOWMANSHIP: Mr. D. L. BrownSWEEPS VETERANS: Min Bull Terrs Nancy HafnerSWEEPS PUPPY: Min Bull Terrs Nancy HafnerSWEEPS VETERANS: Bull Ter (Color) Nancy Smith HafnerSWEEPS PUPPY: Bull Ter (Color) Nancy Smith HafnerSWEEPS VETERANS: Bull Ter (White) Nancy Smith HafnerSWEEPS PUPPY: Bull Ter (White) Nancy Smith Hafner
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AZ Tucson* (O)CANADA DEL ORO KENNEL CLUBRillito Park CO Park4502 North 1st Ave.CLOSES: OCTOBER 26 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPTFEE: $29.00Judges And Their AssignmentsBEST IN SHOW Mr. W. C. StebbinsSPORTING Group: R. H. SlayB. Blink: Spin ItalMs. C. S. Brown: Pntr-GW, Ret-Curl, Ret-Gold, Ret-Nova Scotia T, Set-Irsh, Span-Clum, Span-Eng Ckr, Span-Fld, Span-Wel Spr, Wire-hair Ptg GrifR. H. Slay: Balance of Sporting BreedsHOUND Group: Mr. C. L. OlvisMs. D. C. Mounce: Redbone CoonMrs. K. Arends: Afghan, Bgle, Borz, Greyhnd, Ibizan, Ir Wolf, RhoRidge, Saluki, WhipMr. C. L. Olvis: Balance of Hound BreedsWORKING Group: Mrs. B. A. VicsMr. C. L. Olvis: Dogue de BrdxB. Blink: MastMr. P. K. Freilich: SamC. Dugan: Boxer, RottwMr. W. C. Stebbins: Akita, Alas Mal, AnatolShep, Berns Mtn, Blk Russn Terrier, Bullm, Cane Corso, Dobe, Grm Pinscher, Giant Schn, Grt DaneMrs. B. A. Vics: Balance of Working BreedsTERRIER Group: Mr. P. K. FreilichMr. P. K. Freilich: All Terrier BreedsTOY Group: Ms. D. C. MounceMs. G. Kerr: Affenp, Bruss Grif, Cav KC Spans, Hava, I Greyhnd, Pap, Pood Toy, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier, YorksMs. P. L. Lloyd: Balance of Toy BreedsNON-SPORTING Group: Ms. P. L. LloydMs. G. Kerr: PoodMrs. B. A. Vics: Bulldog, Shar-Pei, Dalm, Shiba InuMs. D. C. Mounce: Balance of Non-Sporting BreedsHERDING Group: Ms. H. W. GleasonMrs. J. D. Cherne: Coll, ShetldMs. H. W. Gleason: Balance of Herding BreedsMISCELLANEOUS Group: Mr. C. L. OlvisMr. C. L. Olvis: All Miscellaneous BreedsOBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mrs. P. A. Hess: Nov A, Nov B, Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Open B, Grad Openr, Util A, Util B, VersatilityJR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. J. D. Cherne
MA Fitchburg (I)SOUHEGAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. (S)Central Mass Expo Center150 Royal Plaza DriveCLOSES: OCTOBER 26 MB-F Inc., SUPTJudges And Their AssignmentsBEST IN SHOW Mr. E. J. RingleSPORTING Group: Mr. R. L. BootheMrs. S. E. Foster: Ret-GoldMrs. A. Katona: Set-Irsh, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, Spin ItalMr. E. J. Ringle: Brit, Pointer, Pntr-GS, Ret-Ches, Ret-Lab, Set-Eng, Set-Gord, Span-Eng Ckr, Span-Ckr (ASCOB), Span-Eng Spr, Span-Ckr (Parti), Vizs, WeimMr. R. L. Boothe: Balance of Sporting BreedsHOUND Group: Professor D. C. TaylorMr. R. L. Boothe: Amer English Coon, BgleMrs. A. Katona: B & T Coonhnd, Bluetick Coon, Plott, Redbone CoonProfessor D. C. Taylor: Balance of Hound BreedsWORKING Group: P. A. GaetaJ. Langevin: Grt DaneP. A. Gaeta: AnatolShep, Blk Russn Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogue de Brdx, Nepltn MastiffMrs. A. Katona: Bullm, Dobe, Giant Schn, Rottw, Sib Hky, Std SchnMr. E. J. Ringle: Akita, Alas Mal, Grm Pinscher, Gtr Swiss Mtn, Kom, Kuv, Leonberger, Tibtn Mastiff
Professor D. C. Taylor: Balance of Working BreedsTERRIER Group: Mrs. A. KatonaMrs. A. Katona: All Terrier BreedsTOY Group: Mrs. A. KatonaN. G. Johnson: PugM. B. Calltharp: Pood ToyMrs. A. Katona: Balance of Toy BreedsNON-SPORTING Group: M. B. CalltharpJ. Langevin: DalmM. B. Calltharp: Balance of Non-Sporting BreedsHERDING Group: Professor D. C. TaylorProfessor D. C. Taylor: Bel Mal, Bel Shp, Bel Terv, Canaan, Coll, OES, Pol Low Shp, Pulik, Pyre Shep, Swed VallhundMr. E. J. Ringle: Balance of Herding BreedsMISCELLANEOUS Group: Professor D. C. TaylorProfessor D. C. Taylor: All Miscellaneous BreedsJR SHOWMANSHIP: J. LangevinSWEEPS PUPPY: Bgle (13 Under) Nancy Gale JohnsonSWEEPS VETERANS: Bgle (13 Under) Nancy Gale JohnsonSWEEPS PUPPY: Bgle (Over 13) Nancy Gale JohnsonSWEEPS VETERANS: Bgle (Over 13) Nancy Gale Johnson
MD Salisbury* (I)SALISBURY MARYLAND KENNEL CLUB, INC.Wicomico Youth & Civic CenterGlen Ave. at Civic Ave.CLOSES: OCTOBER 26 MB-F Inc., SUPTFEE: $29.00Judges And Their AssignmentsBEST IN SHOW Mr. R. E. GarrenSPORTING Group: Mr. D. L. EvansMs. L. C. More: Brit, All Pointers, Ret-Ches, Ret-Curl, Ret-Flat, Ret-Lab, Ret-Nova Scotia T, All Setters, Span-Wel SprMr. D. L. Evans: Balance of Sporting BreedsHOUND Group: Ms. W. L. PaquetteMs. L. C. More: Amer English Coon, Bluetick Coon, Dach, Plott, Redbone CoonMs. W. L. Paquette: Balance of Hound BreedsWORKING Group: Mr. W. P. SheltonMs. W. L. Paquette: PortugueseMr. W. P. Shelton: Akita, Alas Mal, AnatolShep, Boxer, Bullm, Cane Corso, Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher, Giant Schn, Mast, Nepltn Mastiff, St Bern, Sib HkyDr. D. W. Fleitas: Balance of Working BreedsTERRIER Group: Ms. L. C. MoreMs. W. L. Paquette: Am Staff, Bdlgtn, Min Bull Terrs, SkyeMr. D. L. Evans: Airdle, Fox Ter (Smooth), Lakelnd, Norwich Nor-folk, Welsh TerMs. L. C. More: Bull Ter, Cesky Terrier, Fox Ter (Wire), Glen Imaal, Irish Ter, Min Schn, Staf BullMr. R. E. Garren: Balance of Terrier BreedsTOY Group: Mr. K. H. DelaneyMs. W. L. Paquette: Min Pin, Pap, Peke, PomMr. K. H. Delaney: Balance of Toy BreedsNON-SPORTING Group: D. McCoyMr. R. E. Garren: PoodD. McCoy: Balance of Non-Sporting BreedsHERDING Group: Dr. D. W. FleitasMs. L. C. More: Briard, GSD, OESMs. W. L. Paquette: Entlebucher Mnt Dog, Fin Laph, Swed Vall-hundMr. W. P. Shelton: Austrl Cat Dg, AustrlShep, Brdr Coll, Bouv, Ca-naan, Card-WC, Coll, Pemb-WC, ShetldDr. D. W. Fleitas: Balance of Herding BreedsMISCELLANEOUS Group: D. McCoyD. McCoy: All Miscellaneous BreedsOBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES W. D. Craig: Nov A, Nov B, Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov BMrs. L. Ferrullo: Open A, Open BMr. D. A. Levinson: Util A, Util BJR SHOWMANSHIP: Mr. R. E. GarrenMI Kalamazoo* (I)
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than we did even ten years ago. With the demise of written breed standard tests the interviews will be more comprehensive and, obviously, take up more time. In the past, more than a few judges have complained that reps have told them they were “too busy” to observe them judge their provisional breeds because of interviews and observations of first-time applicants, along with their regular show work load. Other problems occur when the entry in a new breed is either minimal or non-existent. This problem of lack of official observations is exacer-bated by the fact that the reps no longer cover specialty shows, where a judge could be observed making real decisions.
Without some comprehensive analysis of the expected increased workload, along with a sys-tematic method of allocating the limited resource or field rep observations, complaints of favoritism will increase. How many times will some judges get slowed down with a “pocket veto” from a busy field rep while others get observed each time they judge? Exactly how will priorities be established in the observation queue? Unless this is determined in advance the field reps will be put in a difficult posi-tion from a public relations standpoint. It is a simple matter of number of applicants vs. number of hours in a day.
If one is qualified after three observations and can continue to advance without the one year waiting period between applications, the number of additional applicants will presumably increase significantly. However, to date, AKC has conducted no polling data with current judges to confirm or deny the assumption that a significant applicant increase can be expected.
Anne M. Hier, JDNorth Branch, MI
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT - Search and Rescue Organizations Use AKC CAR Grants to Make a Difference -
AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR) recently awarded $340,000 to organizations in 36 states through its Canine Support and
Relief Fund. A majority of the more than 100 grants were earmarked for K-9 Search and Rescue (SAR) teams. I’m pleased to share with you the activities of several of these groups:
Connecticut Canine Search & Rescue (CC-SAR) has used the AKC CAR grant to enrich its Alzheimer’s Initiative. The grant has allowed the organization’s members to experience a specialty Alzheimer’s search train-the-trainer seminar with expert Robert Koester of Virginia, and a tracking seminar by Chris Weeks. As part of its Alzheimer’s Initiative, CCSAR has performed demonstrations for staff at a facility for Alzheimer’s patients and pro-vided information to police departments in North Central Connecticut on conducting a search for a missing patient.
Emergency K-9 Operations, Inc. Search and Rescue now has the opportunity to send its K-9s “Hawk” and “Strider” to the Texas Engineering Extension Service’s Disaster Training in Texas this December. The courses include Passenger Rail Res-cue and Disaster City®, where search and rescue dogs and handlers can train in simulated disaster situations.
Jefferson County Search Dog Association (JCSDA) in Louisville, KY area is using the AKC CAR funds in many different areas – public education, training for K-9 and handlers and to improve opera-tions in the field.
The education program is geared primarily toward kids. JCSDA distributes patches, activity books and safety tubes through the “Hunter” (their SAR dog mascot) program. “Hunter’s” website gets hundreds of worldwide hits a day from kids looking to learn more about search and rescue dogs.
The grant has also allowed the association’s K-9s and handlers to receive advanced medi-cal training. In the past, JCSDA has hosted many classes for its members and other nearby agen-cies on scent work, K-9 First Aid, water search and
Letters To The EditorFABULOUS ARTICLE!
What a fabulous article about Henry Stoecker! (Dog News, 9.30.11) So in-depth and so informative...so much
about him that I never knew...I simply devoured it! What I do remember about him, other than that I felt him to be a truly gifted judge, was that he was a perfectionist. You never entered his ring without being certain your dog had been properly exercised...eliminating in the ring was totally unacceptable and just might put you at the end of the line, no matter how good your dog was! He was decisive and he would often judge the dogs as they stood outside the ring waiting to enter. If your dog stood on his own and self stacked, by all means you brought him ringside early! Thank you to the Peacocks for providing us with this glimpse into our past. The article is a keeper!
Gay (Sherman) Dunlap Gilbert, AZ
SOME OBSERVATIONS
Without getting into the dynamics of who should or should not offer input on the new judging scheme proposed by
the Smith Committee, I offer two observations.First, under this proposal, the only people
who qualify as ringside mentors are those who are approved by the parent club and mentor at national and regional specialties only. While I have no objection to parent club approval, limiting mentoring experiences so drastically makes the whole process needlessly expensive for the applicant, does not take into consider-ation the size of the United States, and elimi-nates mentoring at local specialties or large entries at all-breed shows.
While it is true that many breeds are only represented by national specialties, a signifi-cant number not only have regional specialty clubs but dozens of local clubs as well. The Bulldog Club of America has eight divisions which hold regional specialties. The BCA is also represented by almost 100 local clubs through-out America. The parent club has approved breed mentors located throughout the United States. Even though the regional specialties rotate within their division and the national spe-cialty rotates throughout the eight divisions, one can guarantee that the national or any division show will never be held in Hawaii. But, under this proposal, an applicant in Hawaii could not count a mentoring experience at the Hawai-ian Bulldog Club specialty. Why do those who live in geographically distant locations to the mainland – or in geographically isolated areas of the mainland - have to be penalized with inordinate and expensive travel to only a few select events when qualified mentors and men-toring experiences are availble in their neigh-borhood? My club, the Detroit Bulldog Club, is hosting back-to-back specialties this past weekend with entries of 79 and 80 respectively. I submit those large entries represent a quality mentoring experience.
Furthermore, many rare breeds have re-gional clusters of fanciers and large entries can be seen in the ring apart from the one-and-only national specialty which may fall on a date or in a location that prospective applicants cannot attend. If there are significant numbers of Norwegian Lundehunds in Denver, Toledo, or anywhere else, why shouldn’t that entry count as a recognized mentoring experience? Solution? Allow mentoring to count with parent club approved mentors at any show with a major entry.
Second, I have seen no data on the percentage increase in AKC Field Rep work-load at shows as they observe what may be a land-office rush of applicants for additional breeds. We have fewer reps and more shows
recovery, crime scene and lost person behavior. Regarding operations in the field, AKC grants
have allowed JCSDA to purchase radios to communi-cate within the group and with other agencies. They also now have a tracking system that allows JCSDA, three neighboring agencies, and the Emergency Management Agency to track search dogs in the field from an Emergency Operations Command post. The grants also provided cooling vests that enable the dogs to work in 95+ degree temperatures for up to 2 hours longer than their current capacity.
Other K-9 SAR teams are using their grants for GPS Units, collars, and laptops to track man-trailing canines during searches; boat supplies for under-water detection training; and training seminars for Wilderness and Urban Tracking, Air Scent and Human Remains Detection and much more.
You can read the full list of 2011 AKC CAR SAR grant recipients at www.akccar.org/givingback.
I hope you’ll join me in celebrating the wonder-ful work AKC CAR does through its AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund. The Fund has donated more than $4 million to SAR teams and to organizations supporting companion animal relief during natural disasters since its creation shortly after 9/11. You can learn more or show your support at http://www.akc-car.org/givingback/.
Sincerely,Ron Menaker, Chairman, American Kennel ClubNew York, NY
ABS ACCOLADES OPEN UP FOR RARE BREEDS
An updated rule within the Kennel Club’s Assured Breeder Scheme means that the ac-colades offered under the scheme are now
more accessible to breeders of non-CC breeds. These changes came about as a direct result of suggestions put to the Kennel Club by the Hovawart Club of Great Britain.
The Stud Book Accolade had previously been available to Assured Breeders who had bred three dogs which had each won a Kennel Club Stud Book number and/or three dogs of a non-CC breed which had each won Best of Breed (BOB) in breed classes or Imported Registered classes at a championship show on three occasions. The accolade now also takes into account BOB wins at breed club open shows for the non-CC breeds.
Similarly, the Accolade of Excellence had previ-ously been available only to Assured Breeders who had bred five British champions, making it impossible for breeders of non-CC breeds to attain this ac-colade. An amendment to this rule now also allows nominations for this accolade to be sent in for Assured Breeders who have bred five dogs of a non-CC breed which have each won BOB or Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) in breed classes or Imported Register classes at a championship show and/or BOB or BOS at a breed club open show on three occasions.
Bill Lambert, Kennel Club Health & Breeder Servic-es Manager, said “The Kennel Club has said all along that the Assured Breeder Scheme has been designed so it can evolve and develop. We were delighted to receive these proposals and it is only fair that breed-ers of non-CC breeds should be recognised for their breeding achievements. These latest changes to the rules of the ABS will go a long way to making these accolades accessible to Assured Breeders of breeds that do not qualify for CCs.”
Liz Whitmore, secretary of the Hovawart Club of Great Britain, added “We are so pleased that the Kennel Club has accepted our club’s proposals. It stands to reason that the accolades should be avail-able to successful breeders of all breeds, not just the CC breeds. We would urge all Assured Breeders who think they qualify for these accolades to contact the KC to check eligibility.”
Assured Breeders of non-CC breeds who believe they qualify for the Stud Book Accolade can update their details, ensuring they list the dogs they have bred and their wins, by writing to Assured Breeder Scheme, The Kennel Club, 1 – 5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, Lon-don W1J 8AB, or by emailing [email protected]. Nominations for the Accolade of Excellence may be sent by breed clubs to the same address.
Laura QuickfallLondon, England
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