SECRETARY SPAGESimages.akc.org/pdf/secretary_page/SecyPages_Nov... · Dr. Ellen C. Shanahan, Great Barrington, MA, Great Barrington Kennel Club Judith Ann Smith, Hendersonville, NC,

NOVEMBER 2017AKC GAZETTE 1

ATTENTION DELEGATESNOTICE OF MEETINGThe next meeting of the Delegates will be

held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, FL,on Friday, December 15, 2017, beginning noearlier than 10:30 a.m. It will follow the 9:00 –10:30 a.m. Delegates Forum.

DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Gerard Baudet, New London, CT, Briard

Club of AmericaKathy W. Colby, Costa Mesa, CA, Great

Western Terrier Association of SouthernCaliforniaLorraine Ebdon, Ventura, CA, Ventura

County Dog Fanciers AssociationNeal Goodwin, Danbury, CT, Flat Coated

Retriever Society of America Lori Martindale, Des Moines, IA, Des Moines

Obedience Training ClubDr. Norine E. Noonan, Palm Bay, FL, Basset

Hound Club of AmericaDr. Ellen C. Shanahan, Great Barrington,

MA, Great Barrington Kennel ClubJudith Ann Smith, Hendersonville, NC,

Doberman Pinscher Club of AmericaBruce J. Van Deman, Newport Beach, CA,

American Spaniel Club

NOTICEMr. Pete Hayes (Colfax, WI) Action was taken bythe National Amateur Retriever Club for conduct atits June 24, 2017 event. Mr. Hayes was charged withinappropriate, abusive or foul language. The Staff

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTSJAY WAKS

Senior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKYExecutive Vice President &

Chief Growth Officer

THERESA CHINSenior Vice PresidentPlanning & Operations

AIDEN COLIESenior Vice President

Technology

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

MARK DUNNSenior Vice President

Registration &Customer Development

KEITH FRAZIERBusiness Support

Services/NC Facility Ops

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

DOUG LJUNGRENSports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

ELIZABETH SOROTAMarketing

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDSAPPEALS TRIAL BOARD

RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIRMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMCHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALLBERNARD SCHWARTZ

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSTHERESA DOWELL, ESQ.BARBARA PENNY, ESQ.LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ.DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ.

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2018JAMES R. DOK

DR. J. CHARLES GARVINRONALD H. MENAKER

CLASS OF 2019DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. THOMAS M. DAVIES

ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promotingthe sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog asa family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights ofall dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN • DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN

MISSION STATEMENT®


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8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ..........................................................(919) 233-9767New York, NY Office ................................................................................(212) 696-8200Fax..........................................................................................................(212) 696-8299Website ......................................................................................................www.akc.org

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTSJAY WAKS

Senior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKYExecutive Vice President &

Chief Growth Officer

THERESA CHINSenior Vice PresidentPlanning & Operations

AIDEN COLIESenior Vice President

Technology

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

MARK DUNNSenior Vice President

Registration &Customer Development

KEITH FRAZIERBusiness Support

Services/NC Facility Ops

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

DOUG LJUNGRENSports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

ELIZABETH SOROTAMarketing

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDSAPPEALS TRIAL BOARD

RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIRMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMCHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALLBERNARD SCHWARTZ

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSTHERESA DOWELL, ESQ.BARBARA PENNY, ESQ.LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ.DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ.

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2018JAMES R. DOK

DR. J. CHARLES GARVINRONALD H. MENAKER

CLASS OF 2019DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. THOMAS M. DAVIES

ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promotingthe sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog asa family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights ofall dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN • DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN

MISSION STATEMENT®

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SECRETARY’S PAGESEvent Committee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a one month event sus-pension and a $500 fine, effective July 26, 2017.(Labrador Retriever)

NOTICEMs. Sarah Luther (Nunn, CO) Action was taken bythe Blackhawk Kennel Club for conduct at its July14, 2017 event. Ms. Luther was charged with inap-propriate, abusive or foul language. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’s reportand set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine.(Rottweiler)

NOTICEMs. Ginnette Chicoine (Columbus, OH) Action wastaken by the Beaver County Kennel Club for con-duct at its August 5, 2017 event. Ms. Chicoine wascharged with improper treatment in connectionwith an event by individual. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’s reportand set the penalty at a three month suspension ofall privileges and a $300 fine, effective August 16,2017. (Bull Terrier, German Shepherd Dogs)

NOTICEMr. Mark Chicoine (Columbus, OH) Action wastaken by the Beaver County Kennel Club for con-duct at its August 5, 2017 event. Mr. Chicoine wascharged with improper treatment in connectionwith an event by individual. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a three month sus-pension of all privileges and a $300 fine, effective

August 16, 2017. (Bull Terrier, German ShepherdDogs)

NOTICEMs. Peggy Mignon (Alberta, Canada) Action wastaken by the Olympic Kennel Club for conduct atits August 18, 2017 event. Ms. Mignon was chargedwith improper treatment in connection with anevent by individual. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the Event Committee’s report and set thepenalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. (GreatDane, Ibizan Hound)

NOTICEMr. Zoltan Rudolf (High Point, NC) Action wastaken by the Carolina Kennel Club for conduct atits August 20, 2017 event. Mr. Rudolf was chargedwith improper treatment in connection with anevent by individual and inappropriate, abusive orfoul language. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the Event Committee’s report and set thepenalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine.

NOTICEMs. Sara Jenkins (Pleasureville, KY) Action wastaken by the Weimaraner Club of America for con-duct at its August 25, 2017 event. Ms. Jenkins wascharged with improper treatment in connectionwith an event by individual. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’s reportand set the penalty at a three month suspension ofall privileges and a $300 fine, effective August 25,2017. (Multiple Breeds)


SECRETARY’S PAGESNOTICEMs. Cynde Clark (Kingsport, TN) Action was takenby the Lawrenceville Kennel Club for conduct at itsAugust 27, 2017 event. Ms. Clark was charged withimproper treatment in connection with an event byindividual. The Staff Event Committee reviewedthe Event Committee’s report and set the penalty ata reprimand and a $100 fine. (Cardigan WelshCorgi)

NOTICEMs. Ruth Tazelaar (Birmingham, MI) Action wastaken by the Greater Toledo Obedience TrainingClub for conduct at its September 1, 2017 event.Ms. Tazelaar was charged with improper treatmentin connection with an event by individual. The StaffEvent Committee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a reprimand and a$100 fine. (Shetland Sheepdog)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committeehas reprimanded Ms. Pamela Noll (Austin, TX) forsubmitting six online dog registration applicationsfrom one litter, on behalf of the co-litter ownerwithout written permission. (Greyhound, EnglishToy Spaniel)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committeehas reprimanded Ms. Sheila Shreve (Valdosta, GA)for submitting an online litter registration applica-tion and causing to be submitted seven online dogregistration applications, without written permission

of the co-litter owner. (Golden Retriever)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committeehas reprimanded Ms. Sandra Pond (Buxton, ME)for submitting an online litter registration applica-tion and causing to be submitted one online dogregistration application, without written permissionof the co-litter owner. (Golden Retriever, LabradorRetriever)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committeehas suspended Mr. Thomas Bensor (Elmora, PA)from all AKC privileges for fifteen years andimposed a $3000 fine, effective October 9, 2017,for conduct prejudicial to purebred dogs, purebreddog events, or to the best interests of TheAmerican Kennel Club based on his violation ofthe AKC’s Judicial or AdministrativeDetermination of Inappropriate Treatment Policy.(Multiple Breeds)

NOTICEThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committeehas suspended Ms. Linda Crandall (Youngtown,AZ) from all AKC privileges for ten years andimposed a $2000 fine, effective October 9, 2017, forconduct prejudicial to purebred dogs, purebred dogevents, or to the best interests of The AmericanKennel Club based on her violation of the AKC’sJudicial or Administrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy. (Shih Tzu)


SECRETARY’S PAGESNOTICEREPRIMANDS AND FINESNotification of reprimands and/or fines imposedon clubs for late submission of applications.

Chapter 2, Section 4 & 9.Dachshund Club of Southwestern Ohio. Inc...............................................................................$60Delaware Valley German Shepherd Dog Club............................................................................$100Ozarks Kennel Club, Inc. ....................................$60Papillon Club of America, Inc.............................$80

Notification of reprimands and fines imposedon clubs for late submission of judges panel.Chapter 4, Section 1.

American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. ...........$110Cowtown Chinese Crested Club .......................$60German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Washington$80Greater Houston Boston Terrier Club ..............$60Mid-Florida Dalmatian Club ............................$70Orange Blossom Tibetan Spaniel Club of Florida$60Poodle Club of the Lehigh Valley .....................$60

Notification of reprimands and fines imposedon superintendents/secretaries for changingthe judging program after publication withoutthe consent of the Show Chairman, RulesApplying to Dog Shows Chapter 7, Section 12.(Hatboro Dog Club, Inc.)

Rau Dog Shows, Ltd .......................................$100

CONFORMATION JUDGESLetters concerning judges and provisional

judges should be addressed to the Judging Op-erations Department at PO Box 900062,Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerningAgility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VSTapplicants should be addressed to the Com-panion Events Department in North Carolina.

The American Kennel Club will, at the re-quest of a judge or judge applicant, providethat individual with copies of letters receivedregarding their judging qualifications. As a re-sult, it should be understood that any suchcorrespondence will be made available, uponrequest, to the judge or judge applicant.

It is the responsibility of all Conformationand Junior Showmanship judges to notify theJudging Operations Department of anychanges or corrections to their address,phone, fax or emails. These changes are veryimportant because they affect your judges’record, the web site and the Judges Directory. Please notify Judging Operations by email [email protected].

APPLICANTSThe following persons applications have

been submitted for the breed(s) specified butthey are NOT eligible to accept assignments.

mailto:[email protected]


SECRETARY’S PAGESNEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMs. Alisa Brotherhood (103359) TX(281) [email protected] Pinschers, JS

Mr. John J. Frisby (102043) NJ(862) [email protected] SettersMrs. Margo Lauritsen (103455) [email protected]

Mr. Michael R. Kemp (103073) PA(724) [email protected] Terriers, Cairn Terriers, SmoothFox Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Kerry BlueTerriers, Lakeland Terriers, Soft CoatedWheaten Terriers, Welsh Terriers, BrusselsGriffons, Bichon Frise, Chinese Shar-Pei

APPROVED BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. Gary L. Andersen (6176) AZ(480) [email protected], Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds, Bor-zois, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, PetitsBassets Griffons Vendeens, PharaohHounds, Scottish Deerhounds, MiniatureSchnauzers

Ms. Sharon K. Baskerville (91922) NJ(856) [email protected], Keeshonden

Mr. Lewis W. Bayne (0106) OR(575) [email protected] Ridgebacks

Mr. Alberto Berrios (6945) GA(678) [email protected] Dogs, Shetland Sheepdogs

Dr. Albert P. Bianchi (5459) VA(757) [email protected]

Ms. Sally A. Birgl (94665) PA(610) [email protected] Wirehaired Pointers, Irish Red &White Setters

Ms. Molly Bogan (98193) TX(903) [email protected] Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels

Ms. Andrea Bradford M.D. (57438) GA(770) [email protected] of Terrier Group (American Hair-less Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Glen of ImaalTerriers, Rat Terriers, Sealyham Terriers,Skye Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terri-ers), Pugs

Mrs. Terrie Breen (65930) CT(860) [email protected] de Bordeaux, Giant Schnauzers,Komondorok


SECRETARY’S PAGESMrs. Valerie J. Brown (6082) WA(509) [email protected], Chinese Cresteds, Havanese,Maltese, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese,Poodles, Silky Terriers, Toy Fox Terriers,Yorkshire Terriers

Mrs. Delores Burkholder (5355) IL(815) [email protected] Terriers, Cesky Terriers, DandieDinmont Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers,Norwich Terriers, Sealyham Terriers,Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Welsh Terriers

Mrs. Barbara L. Burns (6398) IL(815) [email protected] Hounds, Basenjis, Australian Terri-ers

Ms. Christine Cameron (5648) OR(541) [email protected] de Tulear, Tibetan Terriers,Xoloitzcuintli

Mrs. Robin Casey (92447) WY(307) [email protected] Wolfhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Salukis

Mr. John Constantine-Amodei (26418) PA(215) [email protected], Basset Hounds, Borzois, Grey-hounds, Ibizan Hounds, NorwegianElkhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Rhodesian

Ridgebacks Mrs. Debra L. Davis (25320) MI(248) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagotto Romag-nolo, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers,Boykin Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels,Wirehaired Vizslas) (5) ADJ: NederlandseKooikerhondje

Ms. Denise Dean (7044) AZ(928) [email protected] Frises, Chinese Shar-Pei, FinnishSpitz, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles, Ti-betan Terriers

Mr. Robert D. Ennis (5915) NY(716) [email protected] Hounds, Greyhounds, Scottish Deer-hounds

Ms. Julie Felten (17972) IL(847) [email protected] of Herding Group (Belgian Sheep-dogs)

Mr. Ronald Freeman (97411) CA(805) [email protected] of Working Group (Chinooks), Bou-viers des Flandres, Briards

Mr. Dennis J. Gallant (6675) TN(615) [email protected] of Working Group (Dogues de Bor-


SECRETARY’S PAGESdeaux, Samoyeds), Italian Greyhounds, Poo-dles

Mrs. Lisa Graser (37267) TN(608) [email protected] of Toy Group (Maltese, MiniaturePinschers, Pekingese, Pugs, Shih Tzu, ToyFox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers), AmericanStaffordshire Terriers, Miniature Schnau-zers, Scottish Terriers

Miss Evalyn Gregory (6130) KY(502) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (ChineseShar-Pei, Coton de Tulear, Lhasa Apsos,Lowchen, Norwegian Lundehunds, ShibaInu, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers,Xoloitzcuintli), Portuguese Water Dogs

Mr. Edward W. Hall (0881) NH(603) [email protected] Russian Terriers, German Pinschers,Komondorok, Portuguese Water Dogs, SaintBernards

Ms. Krista Hansen (95865) NY(585) [email protected], Beaucerons, Old EnglishSheepdogs

Ms. Karen Hynek (35536) MO(636) [email protected] of Working Group (StandardSchnauzers), Brittanys, German Shorthaired

Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, IrishSetters, Spinoni Italiani, Vizslas, Weimaran-ers, Otterhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Ms. Collette Jaynes (95369) TN(864) [email protected], German Wirehaired Pointers, Sus-sex Spaniels, Weimaraners

Mr. Bradley Jenkins (7469) AR(870) [email protected] Hounds, Mastiffs, Smooth Fox Terri-ers, Wire Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terri-ers, Welsh Terriers

Mr. Ronny Junkins (99809) TX(214) [email protected] Tzu

Ms. Diane Kepley (90370) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagotti Romag-nolo, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers,Gordon Setters, American Water Spaniels,Boykin Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Wire-haired Pointing Griffons, Wirehaired Vizs-las), Dalmatians

Mrs. Marianne C. Klinkowski (7135) CA(408) [email protected] Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei,Coton de Tulear

Mrs. Laura LaBounty (96455) NH(603) [email protected]


SECRETARY’S PAGESGerman Shepherd Dogs

Mrs. Joan Luna Liebes (6515) CO(719) [email protected] Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters,English Cocker Spaniels, Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels

Ms. Melinda L. Lyon (5917) KY(502) [email protected] Terriers, French Bulldogs

Mrs. Doety Marks (99073) CA(949) [email protected]

Mrs. Christie Martinez (22596) WA(360) [email protected], German Shorthaired Pointers,Vizslas, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Blood-hounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Cirnecodell’Etna, Salukis

Mrs. Sharon Masnick (97181) SC(843) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs

Mr. Douglas P. McFarlane (4713) WA(253) [email protected] Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Stafford-shire Bull Terriers, Australian Cattle Dogs,Bearded Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, OldEnglish Sheepdogs, Pyrenean Shepherds,Shetland Sheepdogs

Mrs. Barbara Jane Melzer (101245) WI(414) [email protected] Setters, Gordon Setters, FieldSpaniels

Mr. Dale A. Meyer (6655) WI(715) [email protected] Cocker Spaniels, Boerboels, GermanPinschers, Great Pyrenees, Kuvaszok, New-foundlands, Standard Schnauzers, TibetanMastiffs

Mr. Gary L. Myers (96615) CA(619) [email protected] Bull Terriers, Norfolk Terriers,Scottish Terriers

Mrs. Carol Jean Nelson (17019) TX(903) [email protected] Podengo Pequenos, Black Russ-ian Terriers, Boerboels, Bullmastiffs, GiantSchnauzers, Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Leon-bergers, Standard Schnauzers, Tibetan Mas-tiffs

Ms. Helene Nietsch (7259) CT(203) [email protected] Romagnolo, American EskimoDogs, Coton de Tulear, Norwegian Lunde-hunds, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Terriers

Mrs. Paula Nykiel (5487) MO(636) [email protected]


SECRETARY’S PAGESBasenjis, Beagles, Greyhounds, Harriers,Ibizan Hounds, Petits Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Pharaoh Hounds, Scottish Deer-hounds

Mr. Jim Owens (92926) NC(828) [email protected] Hairless Terriers, Smooth Fox Ter-riers, Wire Fox Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers,Parson Russell Terriers, Rat Terriers, RussellTerriers, Boston Terriers, Lhasa Apsos,Xoloitzcuintli

Ms. Sheila Dee Paske (46304) CA(530) [email protected], Norwegian Elkhounds, Petits Bas-sets Griffons Vendeens, Portuguese PodengoPequenos, Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Ms. Deirdre Petrie (63937) PA(610) [email protected] dell’Etna, English Foxhounds, Ot-terhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Whippets

Mr. D. Scott Pfeil (35091) IL(847) [email protected] of Hound Group (English Fox-hounds)

Mrs. Betty Nelson Pollock (39858) TX(903) [email protected] of Toy Group (Italian Greyhounds),Irish Setters, American Water Spaniels,Boykin Spaniels, Clumber Spaniels, Field

Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas Ms. Lily Russell (74429) IA(319) [email protected] Collies, Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Briards

Mrs. Charlene Rutar (94495) IN(765) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagatto Romag-nolo, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, FlatCoated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, Boykin Spaniels, Irish WaterSpaniels)

Mr. Gary C. Sackett (96555) NV(702) [email protected] Terriers, Scottish Terriers, SealyhamTerriers

Mr. William Sahloff (28447) OH(419) [email protected] Coated Retrievers, English SpringerSpaniels, Vizslas, Briards

Mrs. Janice K. Schreiber (17450) WA(253) [email protected] Hounds, American English Coon-hounds, Basenjis, Cirneco dell’Etna, Norwe-gian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Plotts,Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, Salukis,Treeing Walker Coonhounds

Ms. Holly S. Scott (75555) CO(970) 669-0977


SECRETARY’S [email protected], Anatolian Shepherds, Black RussianTerriers, Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Ger-man Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Komon-dorok, Kuvaszok, Rottweilers

Mrs. Karen B. Seriana (65782) AL(256) [email protected] Foxhounds, Tibetan Spaniels

Mrs. Jean Shepherd (95654) MN(507) [email protected] Wirehaired Pointers, English Set-ters, Irish Setters, English Springer Spaniels

Ms. Jan C. Sigler (7526) KS(913) [email protected] Hounds, Basenjis, Basset Hounds,Dachshunds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Pem-broke Welsh Corgis, Shetland Sheepdogs

Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons (6369) TX(972) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (AmericanEskimo Dogs, Bichons Frises, Chow Chows,Coton de Tulear, Keeshonden, Lowchen,Norwegian Lundehunds, Tibetan Spaniels,Tibetan Terriers, Xoloitzcuintli)

Mr. Daniel J. Smyth (6347) NJ(609) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (Keeshon-den, Shiba Inu), Lagotto Romagnolo, IrishRed & White Setters, Welsh Springer

Spaniels Mrs. Patricia A. Sosa (45766) LA(504) [email protected] Chows, Lhasa Apsos, Norwegian Lun-dehunds

Mr. Thomson Pettus Stanfield Jr. (18810) CO(303) [email protected], Dachshunds, Boston Terriers

Mrs. Claire K. (Kitty) Steidel (4371) AZ(480) [email protected] Greyhounds, Japanese Chin, Maltese,Manchester Terriers, Miniature Pinschers,Pugs, Shih Tzu

Mrs. Helen Winski Stein (6484) NC(919) [email protected], Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, FlatCoated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, English Springer Spaniels, Vizs-las, Weimaraners

Mr. Lawrence C. Terricone (4908) NJ(908) [email protected], Manchester Terriers

Ms. Dianne Tyree (98851) NH(603) [email protected] Bulldogs, Poodles, Schipperkes

Ms. Marilyn Van Vleit (67040) OR(503) [email protected]


SECRETARY’S PAGESBeaucerons, Pyrenean Shepherds, SpanishWater Dogs

Mrs. Sandra Walker (5115) MA(978) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, Bergamasco Sheep-dog, Border Collies, German ShepherdDogs, Miniature American Shepherds, OldEnglish Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis,Spanish Water Dogs

Ms. Fatima Weaver (93753) MO(316) [email protected] Spaniels, Brussels Griffons, EnglishToy Spaniels, Japanese Chin, Silky Terriers,Coton de Tulear, Dalmatians, TibetanSpaniels, Xoloitzcuintli

Ms. Sally N. Wynn (99295) TN(615) [email protected]

Mr. Howard M. Yost (4215) NC(336) [email protected] Spitz, Lowchen, Schipperkes

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTSMs. Luanne K. Dunham (64913) GA(770) [email protected]

Mr. Barry George (103445) HI(808) [email protected]

Mr. Jake Lum (103397) HI(808) [email protected]

PERMIT JUDGESThe following persons have been approved

on a Permit basis for the designated breeds inaccordance with the current judging approvalprocess. They may now accept assignments andthe fancy may still offer comments to JudgingOperations.

NEW BREED JUDGESMs. Janice Finney (101395) TX(281) [email protected], Great Danes, JS-Limited

Ms. Kimberly Jacobson (102965) CA(858) [email protected] Retrievers

Mr. Joseph Neil McGinnis III (103059) FL(863) [email protected], JS

Mrs. Christina Miller (16207) GA(770) [email protected] Canaan Dogs

Mr. Allan Reznik (103211) AR(949) [email protected] Hounds, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, Tibetan Spaniels


SECRETARY’S PAGESAPPROVED BREED JUDGESMr. David A. Alexander (5971) CA(831) [email protected] Collies, Beaucerons, Belgian Ter-vuren, Finnish Lapphunds, Old EnglishSheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs,Pulik

Ms. Anne Barlow (18397) TX(512) [email protected] Hounds, Dachshunds

Ms. Peggy Beisel-Mcilwaine (6913) MI(734) [email protected] of Toy Group (Maltese)

Mrs. Mary E. Benedict (66054) NY(585) [email protected] Tervuren

Mr. Larry Berg (15640) NY(516) [email protected] Frises, French Bulldogs

Mrs. Terry Berrios (7393) GA(678) [email protected] Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers,Wire Fox Terriers

Mrs. Janie Bousek (7252) WI(920) [email protected] Setters, Irish Setters, CockerSpaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, English

Springer Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels,Welsh Springer Spaniels

Ms. Joy S. Brewster (5904) CT(203) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, Chinese Shar-Pei,Chow Chows, Finnish Spitz, Shiba Inu, Ti-betan Terriers

Ms. Kathi Brown (55262) MA(978) [email protected] Terriers, French Bulldogs, LhasaApsos, Tibetan Spaniels

Mrs. Jan Bruton (52245) OR(503) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (ChineseShar-Pei, Norwegian Lundehunds, ShibaInu, Tibetan Terriers, Xoloitzcuintli), Cava-lier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds,Maltese, Shih Tzu

Mrs. Debbie Campbell-Freeman (5535) CA(805) [email protected], Doberman Pinschers, Newfound-lands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Rottweilers,Saint Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies,Standard Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs

Mr. Michael L. Canalizo (17022) NY(727) [email protected], Pointers, German ShorthairedPointers, German Wirehaired Pointers,Labrador Retrievers, English Cocker


SECRETARY’S PAGESSpaniels, English Springer Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels, Vizslas, Weimaraners

Mr. Timothy R. Childers (95223) IL(217) [email protected] Terriers, Norfolk Terriers

Mrs. Sandra S. Coffman (96285) KS(785) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs

Mrs. Shirley A. Cole (93493) AZ(480) [email protected], Bedlington Terriers

Mr. John F. Cramer Jr. (32082) KS(785) [email protected] Frises, Chinese Shar-Pei, Poodles

Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty (6219) CT(203) [email protected] Shorthaired Pointers, GermanWirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Re-trievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Nova Sco-tia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Boykin Spaniels

Mr. William G. Daugherty (6220) CT(203) [email protected] Hounds, American Foxhounds, Bas-set Hounds, Bloodhounds, Harriers, Norwe-gian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Petits BassetsGriffons Vendeens

Ms. Pamela DeHetre (66060) GA(770) 329-3044

[email protected] of Toy Group (Havanese, ItalianGreyhounds, Japanese Chin, Maltese, ToyFox Terriers)

Ms. Elena Edwards (96993) CA(951) [email protected] Hounds, Pharaoh Hounds

Mr. James M. Fankhauser (18843) MI(269) [email protected] Tervuren, Icelandic Sheepdogs,Pyrenean Shepherds, Spanish Water Dogs

Mr. Michael J. (Mickey) Feigelson (95557) CA(205) [email protected], Japanese Chin, Pekingese, Poo-dles

Mr. Geir Flyckt-Pedersen (65804) NC(919) [email protected] Retrievers, Flat Coated Retriev-ers, Labrador Retrievers, Irish Setters, IrishRed & White Setters, Boykin Spaniels, Clum-ber Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Irish WaterSpaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Spinone Italiani,Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

Mr. Kirlyn Fouts (91125) CO(719) [email protected], Ibizan Hounds

Ms. Camille Gagnon (96303) SC(603) [email protected]


SECRETARY’S PAGESGiant Schnauzers, Greater Swiss MountainDogs, Siberian Huskies, Poodles

Ms. Celeste M. Gonzalez (7249) NC(336) [email protected] Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers,Rat Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Stafford-shire Bull Terriers, Welsh Terriers

Mrs. Suzanne D. Hemminger (15146) IL(815) [email protected], German Wirehaired Pointers, IrishRed & White Setters, American WaterSpaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels,English Cocker Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas

Mr. Rodney Herner (6081) PA(610) [email protected] of Hound Group (American EnglishCoonhounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds,Bluetick Coonhounds, English Foxhounds,Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Plotts, Por-tuguese Podengo Pequenos, Redbone Coon-hounds, Sloughis)

Mr. Ronald V. Horn (65755) CO(303) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (BostonTerriers, Lowchen), Miniature Schnauzers,Silky Terriers

Ms. Robin A. Hug (67358) CO(303) [email protected], Dachshunds, Cane Corsos, German

Pinschers, Giant SchnauzersMrs. Linda Hurlebaus (16298) GA(770) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, Australian Shep-herds, Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres,Briards, Finnish Lapphunds, German Shep-herd Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pulik,Pumik

Mr. Fred Hyer (94219) MI(616) [email protected] of Sporting Group (NederlandseKooikerhondje, Flat Coated Retrievers, NovaScotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, BoykinSpaniels, Weimaraners)

Mrs. Pat M. Jenkins (99451) UT(435) [email protected] Swiss Mountain Dogs

Ms. Linda L. Kelly (26980) MN(612) [email protected], Labrador Retrievers, Nova ScotiaDuck Tolling Retrievers, Irish Setters, IrishRed & White Setters, Field Spaniels, IrishWater Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas

Ms. Gloria Kerr (17561) AZ(520) [email protected] of Terrier Group (American Hair-less Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Glen of ImaalTerriers, Lakeland Terriers, Parson RussellTerriers, Sealyham Terriers, Welsh Terriers)


SECRETARY’S PAGESMs. Dianne Kroll (44743) OR(503) [email protected], Cirneco dell’Etna, Dachshunds,Ibizan Hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Sloughis

Mr. Ted Lee (100557) IN(317) [email protected], Poodles

Ms. Nancy M. Leising (76130) TX(512) [email protected] Deerhounds

Ms. Barbara Lipsky (99847) TX(832) [email protected] Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers,Bichons Frises, Poodles

Mrs. Nancy Lovelady (97313) [email protected] Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Minia-ture Schnauzers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terri-ers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, WestHighland White Terriers

Ms. Audrey Lycan (5788) GA(678) [email protected] Fox Terriers, Australian Cattle Dogs

Mr. Neil McDevitt (91600) OH(937) [email protected] English Coonhounds, AmericanFoxhounds, Beagles, Bluetick Coonhounds,Cirneco dell’Etna, English Foxhounds, Nor-

wegian Elkhounds, Portuguese Podengo Pe-quenos, Redbone Coonhounds, TreeingWalker Coonhounds

Mr. Brian Meyer (15140) IL(815) [email protected] Griffons, Havanese, ManchesterTerriers, Miniature Pinschers, Silky Terriers,Toy Fox Terriers

Mrs. Cindy Meyer (15141) IL(815) [email protected] Griffons, English Toy Spaniels, Ha-vanese, Silky Terriers

Mrs. Claudia Miller (98859) CO(303) [email protected], Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds

Ms. Mary A. Miller (1532) KY(859) [email protected] Coonhounds, Plotts, RhodesianRidgebacks, Scottish Deerhounds

Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones (7230) AL(334) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Lagotto Romag-nolo, Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, Wire-haired Vizslas)

Mr. Bradley K. Odagiri (94657) HI(808) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, Bichons Frises, Chi-nese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows, Xoloitzcuintli


SECRETARY’S PAGESMrs. Diane K. Ondo (95991) PA(610) [email protected] Terriers, Affenpinschers, BrusselsGriffons

Mrs. Betsey Orman (99925) WI(847) [email protected] Welsh Corigis

Ms. Louise Palarik (6054) IL(847) [email protected] English Coonhounds, Harriers,Redbone Coonhounds, Sloughis

Ms. Joanne (Jan) Paulk (7477) NM(505) [email protected] Hounds, Borzois, Cirneco dell’Etna,Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, PharaohHounds, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds,Sloughis, Whippets

Mr. David J. Peat (6909) AZ(480) [email protected] Mountain Dogs, German Pinschers

Mrs. Pamela Peat (5894) AZ(480) [email protected], Norwegian Lundehunds

Mrs. Jean Pero (30743) CO(303) [email protected], German Pinschers, GiantSchnauzers, Saint Bernards

Ms. Erika Peters (7424) VA(703) [email protected]

Mr. Richard Powell (17447) PA(717) [email protected], Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, English Toy Spaniels, Pekingese,Pomeranians, Poodles, Pugs, Silky Terriers,Yorkshire Terriers

Mrs. Jacqueline Rayner (19275) NJ(609) [email protected] of Working Group (Boerboels, Chi-nooks, Tibetan Mastiffs)

Mr. Joseph Reno (6407) NJ(908) [email protected] Cattle Dogs

Dr. Valeria Rickard (92450) VA(703) [email protected] of Terrier Group (American Hair-less Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Dandie Din-mont Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers,Manchester Terriers, Miniature Bull Terri-ers), Brussels Griffons, Boston Terriers,French Bulldogs, Poodles

Mrs. Linda Riedel (2775) WA(509) [email protected] English Coonhounds, Beagles,Bloodhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Otter-


SECRETARY’S PAGEShounds, Plotts, Redbone Coonhounds, Tree-ing Walker Coonhounds, Bulldogs

Mrs. Kathleen Ronald (29180) FL(352) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (BichonsFrises, Boston Terriers, Coton de Tulear,Dalmatians, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos,Schipperkes, Xoloitzcuintli)

Dr. Vicki Sandage DVM (98425) KY(606) [email protected] des Flandres, Icelandic Sheepdogs,Pyrenean Shepherds

Ms. Barbara C. Scherer (58838) IL(630) [email protected], Norwegian Elkhounds

Mr. John Schoeneman (98359) NC(704) [email protected] Terriers, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz,French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, NorwegianLundehunds, Tibetan Spaniels,Xoloitzcuintli

Mrs. Karen Scholz (100177) WA(425) [email protected], Finnish Spitz, French Bulldogs,Keeshonden, Lowchen, Poodles, Schip-perkes, Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli

Mr. Danny D. Seymour (6346) VA(804) [email protected]

Brittanys, German Wirehaired Pointers,Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Irish Red &White Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Vizslas

Mr. Marshall Sherman (47952) CA(760) [email protected] Bassets Griffons Vendeens

Mr. Johnny R. Shoemaker (19267) NV(702) [email protected] Hounds, Basset Hounds, Beagles,Dachshunds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Rhode-sian Ridgebacks

Ms. Joyce Siddall (98695) CO(303) [email protected] Malamutes, Bernese MountainDogs, Boxers, Giant Schnauzers, Collies

Dr. Dale D. Simmons (2068) OR(503) [email protected] Russian Terriers, Dogues de Bor-deaux, Great Pyrenees, Komondorok

Dr. Geno Sisneros (98459) AL(952) [email protected] Griffons, Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds,Yorkshire Terriers, Finnish Spitz, Poodles

Mrs. Diana L. Skibinski (7258) IN(219) [email protected] Chin


SECRETARY’S PAGESMs. Amy Sorbie (36968) CO(720) [email protected], Lowchen, Schipperkes,Xoloitzcuintli

Mrs. Anne Marie Taylor (7522) MI(810) [email protected], Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Eng-lish Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters,Weimaraners

Mr. James E. Taylor (7633) MI(810) [email protected], English Setters, Gordon Setters,Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Weimaraners

Ms. Laurie King Telfair (18751) TX(214) [email protected] Shorthaired Pointers, English Set-ters, Irish Setters, Irish Red & White Setters,Boykin Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Vizslas

Ms. Debra Thornton (18837) VA(434) [email protected] Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Man-chester Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers,Sealyham Terriers, Soft Coated WheatenTerriers

Ms. Alice M. Watkins (6457) MD(410) [email protected] Retrievers, Italian Greyhounds,Silky Terriers

Mrs. Sherry Webster (6863) TN(901) [email protected] of Working Group (Boerboels, Chi-nooks, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs,Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Neapolitan Mas-tiffs, Tibetan Mastiffs), Shetland Sheepdogs

Mr. Elliott B. Weiss (6383) OH(440) [email protected], Cane Corsos, Leonbergers, Rot-tweilers, Samoyeds, Tibetan Mastiffs,Beaucerons, German Shepherd Dogs, PolishLowland Sheepdogs, Pyrenean Shepherds

Mrs. Wendy G. Willhauck (6103) MA(508) [email protected] Spitz, Lhasa Apsos

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGEMs. Kari Hill (80054) SC(864) [email protected]

Miss Mary Lee (103048) [email protected]

Miss Alexis Lauren Truesdail (103045) AR(501) [email protected]

BEST IN SHOWThe following persons, having successfully

completed the required Group Assignmentsin the first Variety Group for which they areapproved, have been added to the list of


SECRETARY’S PAGESjudges eligible for approval to judge Best InShow.Mrs. Barbara L. Burns (6398) IL(815) [email protected]

Mr. Edmund Dziuk (26469) MO(573) [email protected]

Mrs. Mary Ellen Macke (18587) GA(404) [email protected]

Mr. Douglas P. McFarlane (4713) WA(253) [email protected]

Mr. John Schoeneman (98359) NC(704) [email protected]

RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGESMrs. Marion LyonsMr. Brian PhillipsMrs. Susan Williamson

EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGECol. Jerry H. Weiss

DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGESMr. Henry G. HelmarMr. Nicholas A. Sasso

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES COMPLETEDThe following persons have completed their

Provisional Judging assignments and their

names have been added to the list of regularapproved judges.Mr. Ken Barna (66579) OH(440) [email protected] – VST

Mrs. Martha Campbell (96355) MA(978) [email protected] – TDX

Ms. Gina DeAlmeida (98607) NJ(908) [email protected] – TD/TDU

Ms. Lisa Mitchell (40966) NY(607) [email protected] – Novice Rally – All

Mrs. Cheryl Pratt (42791) VA(703) [email protected] – Utility

Mrs. Inge Suchanek (92185) WI(608) [email protected] – TDX

Dr. Karen Westerfield Tucker (97721) MA(508) [email protected] – All


SECRETARY’S PAGESPROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGESThe following persons have been approved

as a judge on a Provisional basis for theclass/test indicated in accordance with theProvisional judging system. They may now ac-cept assignments.Ms. Louann Currey (36186) FL(917) [email protected] – Utility

Ms. Renee Hoover (99372) VA(434) [email protected] – Novice

Dr. Kimberlee Kearfott (102255) MI(734) [email protected] – TD/TDU

Dr. Alicia Keegan (38117) CO(970) [email protected] – VST

J Ramirez DVM (81817) KS(913) [email protected] – Utility

Mrs. Joyce Rienzo (103169) NY(631) [email protected] – All

Mr. Rick Ritacco (99317) CT(203) [email protected] – Novice

Mrs. Inge Suchanek (92185) WI(608) [email protected] – VST

Ms. Linda Unger (99927) FL(407) [email protected] – Novice

EMERITUS OBEDIENCE & RALLY JUDGESGail Brown (OK) – ObedKathleen Lund (IA) – Obed/Rally Victoria Brown (NC) – Obed/RallyKathy Davidson (IA) – Rally & NR Obed

DECEASED OBEDIENCE JUDGESRobert HarrisRichard P. Mueller

APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFICREGISTERED NAME PREFIXThe following applications for a breed-spe-

cific Registered Name Prefix have been sub-mitted to The American Kennel Club. Lettersin regard to these applications should beaddressed to Gina DiNardo, ExecutiveSecretary:ABODES – Havanese – Josie E. CookCYNARA – Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Elaine R.Hudson & Mark HudsonHARWOOD – Poodles – Gail Guinette PeeblesHEAVENLY’S – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels– Lisa Cayo-HosslerLANDMASTER – Australian Cattle Dogs –Connie J. Redhead & Robert B. Redhead


SECRETARY’S PAGESLURAY – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels –Cynthia J. Sinn & Dennis L. SinnOKE – Labrador Retrievers – Jenny K.OttersonROBINCREEK – Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels – Lisa RossSENTRY – Standard Schnauzers – Kelly I. F.SherboWILLOW CREEK – German ShorthairedPointers – Chad M. Hine

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTEDThe following applications for a breed-specific

Registered Name Prefix have been granted:BLACKTIE – Poodles – Leslie Pope-HallCHARMER’S – Bichon Frise – Cynthia J.RussellCHISHOLM TRAIL – Golden Retrievers –Linda RecordHILLTOP – Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Julie S.Buss & Scott R. BussKYNTERRA – Border Terriers – Timothy A.Fayram & Carey A. FayramLANEXA – Whippets – Kenneth S. LatimerNIGHTGAURDS – Staffordshire Bull Terriers– Tatiana V. LohrRED OAK – Vizslas – Laura L. BaumanREDMOON – Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers – Kendyl L. SchultzeSUNDANCER – Norfolk Terriers – Susan G.Ptacek & Stevie M. BernhardtWALNUT ACRES – Labrador Retrievers –Ellen M Hetman

BOARD OF DIRECTORSOCTOBER 9-10, 2017

The Board convened on Monday, October 9,2017 at 8:00 a.m. All Directors were present.Also present was the Executive Secretary. The August 2017 Board minutes, copies ofwhich were provided to all Directors, were dis-cussed. Upon a motion by Mr. Dok, secondedby Mr. Wooding, the August 2017 minuteswere approved unanimously.

PRESIDENT’S REPORTBoard Action ItemsMr. Sprung reviewed Action Items andreported on the initiatives of staff and affiliatesin connection with the disaster relief efforts inthe aftermath of the California wildfires andHurricanes Harvey and Irma. It was furtherreported that Mr. Sprung established aCommittee comprising staff from AKC, AKCReunite, AKC Canine Health Foundation andAKC Humane Fund to plan courses of actionto assist dogs in preparation for future naturaldisasters.Limited Registration The Board discussed limited registration andaffirmed that there is no desire to eliminate



SECRETARY’S PAGESthe Limited Registration option. The Boardasked staff to research the use of limited andthe possible unintended consequences someuses of Limited Registration. Staff shouldreach out to Parent clubs and breeders tolearn how and why they use limited. Legal Status ReportJay Waks, Senior Executive Vice President andGeneral Counsel and Heather McManus, VicePresident and Deputy General Counsel, pre-sented a status report on pending litigationand other Legal activities for the months ofAugust and September 2017.

FINANCEJoseph Baffuto, CFO, presented AKC’s unau-dited financial results through the eightmonths ended August 31, 2017. Total revenuesof $47.4 million were 1.2% above budget and10.1% greater than 2016. Dog Registrationsvolume was 2% above budget and 7% higherthan 2016, along with Litters processed being1% above budget and 6% higher than last yearas well. Total operating expenses of $42.6 mil-lion were 7.4% below budget, but 15.3%higher than 2016. YTD Operating income of$4.8 million has exceeded the budget of$837,000 for the eight month period, but isbelow the prior year’s recorded actual of $6.1million. Our investment portfolio reflectsunrealized gains on investments totaling $7.6million year to date, which combined withoperating income reflects AKC as a total netincome of $12.4 million at August 31, 2017.

2018 BUDGET The Board reviewed the proposed 2018Budget. Mr. Sprung explained that the 2018budget represents investments in key areasand new initiatives to grow the AmericanKennel Club in the future and to continue toposition AKC for success in its mission to dogs.The Board was pleased that staff and Boardare focused on the future and that this budgetreflected that joint commitment. There was anin-depth discussion of the 2018 Budget. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded byMr. Dok, the Board VOTED (affirmative: Mr.Menaker, Dr. Davies, Mr. Carota, Ms. Cruz, Mr.Dok, Mr. Feeney, Dr. Garvin, Mr. Powers, Mrs.Wallin; opposed: Mr. Wooding: abstained: Dr.Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Ms. McAteer.) toapprove the 2018 Budget.

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President SportServices, participated in this portion of themeeting by videoconference. Commercial Filming of Events and “Limited Use”PolicyJay Waks, Senior Executive Vice President andGeneral Counsel, Heather McManus, VicePresident and Deputy General Counsel, andCynthia Beagles, Vice President and AssistantGeneral Counsel, participated in this portionof the meeting. The Board asked staff toreview the AKC’s current commercial filmingof events and “limited use” Board policies.The Board adopted a Commercial Filming at


SECRETARY’S PAGESEvents Contractual Policy on April 12, 2005,and amended it in August 2016. Under thepolicy, the clubs grant AKC a license to film atthe club’s event. In addition, the policyrequires clubs to include certain terms in con-tracts with third parties for commercial film-ing and/or electronic transmission of AKCevents and to include AKC as a party to thecontract. The Board, at the same time,adopted exceptions to the policy to allow “lim-ited-use” filming at AKC events. “Limited-use”filming is defined in the policy as “the record-ing of moving images by individuals or profes-sional[s] … solely for personal consumptionor for the purpose of producing a record ofthe winners for members and the fancy whohave special interest in the event, and which isnot intended for mass commercial transmis-sion or distribution.” Further, the Boardadopted a Commercial Filming at EventsOperational Policy on June 22, 2005. Theoperational policy sets guidelines for cameracrews to film at events. The policy specificallydoes not require editorial news coverage film-ing to be published or coordinated with AKC,although the event chairman must give per-mission. Staff reviewed these policies and rec-ommends that the Board revise and updatethe commercial filming policy. This will be dis-cussed further at the November Board meet-ing. Lancashire Heeler- Recommendation to Advanceto MiscellaneousThe Board approved the Lancashire Heeler to

be eligible for recording in the FoundationStock Service program with a Herding Groupdesignation in 2001. The United StatesLancashire Heeler Club has met the require-ments of the Recognition of New BreedsBoard Policy approved in February 2017. Theclub is requesting that it be designated as theParent Club. The staff recommends that thisbreed be approved to advance toMiscellaneous. If approved, the breed will beeligible to compete in the Miscellaneous Classeffective July 1, 2018. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded byMs. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously)to consider the matter at this meeting waivingits normal notice procedures. Following a motion by Ms. McAteer, secondedby Mr. Powers the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the breed for advance-ment into Miscellaneous, effective July 1, 2018. Mudi - Recommendation to Advance to Miscella-neousThe Board approved the Mudi to be eligiblefor recording in the Foundation Stock Serviceprogram with a Herding Group designation in2004. The Mudi has met the requirements ofthe Recognition of New Breeds Board Policyapproved in February 2017. The staff recom-mends that this breed be approved to advanceto Miscellaneous. If approved, the breed willbe eligible to compete in the MiscellaneousClass effective July 1, 2018. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded byMs. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously)


SECRETARY’S PAGESto consider the matter at this meeting waivingits normal notice procedures. Following a motion by Ms. Biddle, secondedby Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani-mously) to approve the breed for advance-ment into Miscellaneous effective July 1, 2018.Registration Information for Lowest Sixty BreedsStaff provided registration data at the time abreed was recognized for the 60 lowest-regis-tered breeds in 2016, which was discussed bythe Board.

BUSINESS UPDATEAlexandra Aleskovsky, Executive VicePresident and Chief Growth Officer, partici-pated in the discussion of key initiativesincluding new Business Results, Partnerships,Content and Social Media, Digital Advertising,Sports and Events Marketing, Registrations,and Website Features Enhancements.

• Audience development and consumer de-mand for the AKC brand continues todemonstrate strong results with over 7.4million unique visitors coming toAKC.org in August, an increase of 28%from a Year Ago.

• AKC has a leadership position as the #1Dog Site for traffic and engagement(measured by ComScore) with the major-ity of traffic continuing to be organic(free). Our Breed, Health, and Dog Carecontent is resonating with audiences.

• Dog Registrations are up 7.4% YTD. AKCBreeders have increased to 129K, an in-

crease of 7% over a year ago. Casualbreeders have gained ground (+10%)while the other segments have remainedrelatively flat.

• Marketplace continues to experiencestrong growth with 1.2 Million UniquePuppy seekers coming to Marketplacemonthly. Also, 1 out of 5 litters are nowlisted. Breeders on Marketplace are up59% vs 2016.

• Revenue for the Growth Group is up14.3% YTD in August (+$4.2M) vs. 2016and 2% vs. Budget. Core Business (Regis-trations, Sponsorships) is increasing withRegistrations Revenue up 6.1% YTD inAugust vs. 2016. Emerging businesses(Marketplace, AKC Shop, and Digital Ad-vertising) have increased 161% YTD inAugust vs. 2016.

Public EducationThe Staff provided a progress report on AKC’spublic education initiatives. Longstanding pro-grams have been evaluated and are beingexpanded. New programs are being initiatedto further serve the mission of AKC. Updates were provided on the following pro-grams:

• The Patch Program – The AKC’s patchprogram for Scouts and 4H will be of-fered throughout the year and during theAKC National Championship.

• Canine Ambassadors – directory updated.• Public Education Coordinators – online


SECRETARY’S PAGESeducation is planned.

• Educator Resources – a portion of theAKC website features lesson plans andhands-on learning activities.

• Education Conferences – staff will visithighly attended education conferencesacross the country to share informationabout AKC’s Educator Resources

• Art Contest – an Art Contest for schoolchildren in Orange County, FL, will beheld. Finalists will have their art displayedat the National Championship.

Review on Theriogenology Literature Regardingthe Effects of Canine Breeding Age on the Healthof Puppies and ParentsThe AKC Board made a request for a review ofthe Theriogenology literature regarding theeffects of breeding age on the health of damsand puppies. Staff provided a paper authoredat AKC’s request by Lindsay Fisher and Dr.Candace Croney of Purdue University’s Centerfor Animal Welfare Science. The paper statesthat “little research exists on the effects ofbreeding ages on the health of sires, dams andpuppies” and concludes that further studiesare needed in order to take breed and caninesize into appropriate consideration beforeestablishing definitive optimal breeding ages.The Board suggested that staff share this infor-mation with the AKC Canine HealthFoundation and AKC’s Chief VeterinaryOfficer to see if there are ways AKC could helpfacilitate this additional needed research.

AKC FORM 990 FILINGRepresentatives of KPMG, AKC’s auditors,gave a presentation on the 2016 Form 990,which AKC is required to file. This wasreviewed in EXECUTIVE SESSION. It wasreported out of this session that the Boardaccepted the 2016 Form 990.

COMPLIANCEJay Waks, Senior Executive Vice President andGeneral Counsel and Heather McManus, VicePresident and Deputy General Counsel, partic-ipated in this portion of the meeting. WandaForlines, Director of Compliance, participatedby videoconference.Dealing with Misconduct at AKC Events – add aSection Concerning Minors Participation The Legal Department received a request toprovide guidelines to Event Committeesregarding a minor’s participation in discipli-nary actions taken at events, which are han-dled by Event Committees. Staff is recommending that an additional sec-tion be added to Dealing with Misconduct atAmerican Kennel Club Events, addressingmatters relating to a minor’s participation indisciplinary matters and if needed, EventCommittee hearings. The Board asked staff tocontinue to work on this memo.

The following AKC Management actions werereported: (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported onthe Secretary’s Page.)


SECRETARY’S PAGESCOMPANION AND PERFORMANCEDoug Ljungren, Vice President Sport andEvents, participated in this portion of themeeting. Pamela Manaton, Director ofObedience, Rally & Tracking, CarolineMurphy, Director of Performance Events, andStephanie Kennerley, Sports and EventsProject Coordinator participated in this por-tion of the meeting by videoconference. Obedience Stay ExercisesDiane Schultz, Senior Field Representative,participated in this portion of the meeting viaconference call. The Board had an in-depthdiscussion of the recommendation to replacethe group exercises in the Obedience Noviceand Open Classes with new exercises that willdemonstrate a dog’s ability to stay. The changeis driven by exhibitor safety concerns that adog will leave its position during the groupexercise and bother another dog. The AKC formed a task force in 2013 to studythe safety issues of the group exercises.Incremental changes were made at that time.The AKC held an Obedience AdvisoryCommittee in 2014 where several additionalrecommendations were made to address thesafety of dogs during the group exercises.These recommendations were implemented in2015. In June 2017, AKC held an ObedienceGroups Task Force meeting to deliberate thefuture of group exercises.

2017 Task Force RecommendationsThe 2017 Task Force members agreed (1)

safety was of utmost importance, (2) theconcern felt by many exhibitors was holdingback their participation, and (3) the needto demonstrate a dog’s ability to “stay” wasof fundamental importance to the sport. Insummary, their recommendations were:

Novice Class• One of the two Novice class group exer-cises would be eliminated and replacedwith a new individual exercise thatdemonstrates the dog’s ability to stay. The“Sit Stay – Get Your Leash” exercise willdemonstrate how steady a dog is in a stayposition, with the handler at a distance.This exercise should further show thejudge that the dog is under the handler’scontrol prior to the team returning to thering for a group exercise with other dogsin the ring.

• The remaining “Group Exercise – Sit &Down Stay” will be a two-part stay exerciseperformed on-leash, with the handlerholding the leash for safety. Handlers willstand six feet away from the dog and thedog will perform a sit and a down stay.The spacing between dogs has also beenincreased for safety. If a dog fails the firstpart of the exercise, they would be re-leased from the second part of the exer-cise.


SECRETARY’S PAGESOpen Class

• Both of the Open class out-of-sight groupexercises will be eliminated and be re-placed with individual exercises that test adog’s ability to stay while the handler is ata distance from the dog.

• The “Command Discrimination” exerciseis a three-part stay exercise that willdemonstrate the handler’s control of thedog from varying distances, as they com-mand the dog to change positions threetimes (Stand, Down, Sit). The dog mustremain in the place that it was left for allthree changes of position.

• The “Stay – Get Your Leash” exercise is atwo-part sit and down stay exercise thatwill demonstrate the handler’s control ofthe dog as they leave the dog in a stay andgo a minimum of 30 feet away from thedog, before the judge orders them to re-turn to the dog after one minute. For thesecond half of the exercise the judge willorder the handler to command the dogto change position, then leave the dog togo get the leash; walking at least 30 feet toa place designated by the judge outside ofthe ring gate entrance. Once the handlerreaches the location and picks up theirleash, they must wait at the ring entrancefor the judge’s order for them to returnto the dog. The dog must not move from

the position or the place where it was left.

Stays are in integral part of obedience.Referencing only the current regular classesof Novice and Open, dogs are required tostay in a certain position until commandedotherwise as follows:

The 2017 Task Force recommendations willrequire a dog to stay in a certain positionuntil commanded otherwise an increasednumber of times; further establishing that adog is under the control of its handler. (See table below.)

The stay exercises will also be equallyamended in the Preferred Novice,Preferred Open, Graduate Novice, andTeam classes.

This recommendation was discussed at theSeptember 2017 Companion Events

Current Regulation Class Required to Stay Required to Stay in Individual Including the Group Exercises Exercise

Novice 2 times 4 times

Open 4 times 6 times

Proposed Change to Regulation Class Required to Stay Notes

Novice 5* times The stay behavior will Open 9 times increase in both classes.

*Includes on Group Exercise, performed on-leash.


SECRETARY’S PAGESDelegate Committee meeting. After discus-sion, the Committee voted to support thechange 9 in favor, one opposed.

Opinions Received Following DelegatesMeeting

Since the Delegates meeting, theBoard/staff have received a large numberof emails from exhibitors expressing theirposition on the recommended changes.Approximately 350 emails have beenreceived with 66% expressing support and19% against and 15% offering a better idea.

The Board and Staff received many commentson this issue from the fancy. Suggestedchanges based on the feedback received werediscussed. Staff will consider these responses,particularly as they pertain to education andimplementation of the new exercises, and pre-pare an updated memo for further review inNovember. Retriever Field Trials – Allow Clubs to hold up toFour Derby/Qualifying Stakes The Board reviewed a recommendation fromthe Retriever Field Trial Advisory Committeeto allow licensed Retriever Field Trial Clubs tohold up to four Derby Stakes and fourQualifying stakes per calendar year. Currentlya club is limited to hold three of each of thesestakes per year. This will be discussed furtherat the November Board meeting. Agility – Geographically Isolated Clubs

The Board reviewed a Staff recommendationto allow geographically isolated clubs, that arelicensed for agility, to hold up to 15 agility tri-als per year. Currently they are limited to 12per year. This will be discussed further at theNovember Board meeting.Agility – Increase of Judging Limit The Board reviewed a Staff recommendationto increase the Agility judging limits from 330runs to 350 runs per day. In some areas of thecountry and during some times of the year,AKC agility events fill up, and clubs maintain awaiting list. This proposal will allow moreexhibitors to participate. This will be discussedfurther at the November Board meeting.AKC Farm Dog Certified Program Status ReportThe staff provided the Board with a statusreport on the new AKC Farm Dog Certified(FDC) program. The FDC program waslaunched on October 1, 2016. The Farm DogCertified test provides for a series of twelveexercises that represent situations a farm dogwould encounter in a typical farm environ-ment. A video displaying the 12 exercises ofthe new program was shown to the Board. It isavailable on the AKC’s website and AKC’sYouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h08Hv0SDahw

• The FDC program was deliberately cou-pled with the Herding program for theimportant reason that any test that in-cludes livestock must be administered bypersons with experience for the care and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h08Hv0SDahw


SECRETARY’S PAGESwelfare of livestock.

• Shortly after launch, the PerformanceEvents Department started to receive in-quiries from knowledgeable livestock pro-fessionals that they would like to judgethe FDC test even though they were notherding judges. Responding to these in-quiries, a FDC judge program was cre-ated. To-date, over 300 FDC judges havebeen approved.

• By year end it is anticipated there will be150 FDC events with 3,000 entries and650 titles awarded.

• The program has succeeded in attractingnew dog owners to the AKC and is indi-cated by the fact that the FDC is the onlytitle that 26% of these dogs have earned.

AKC’s First Scent Work Trials ReportOn September 14–17, 2017, the first AKCScent Work trials were held. The AKC, utiliz-ing employees that will be handling ScentWork applications and results, hosted the firstAKC Scent Work Trial. There was one eventheld per day for four days, with five Noviceclasses in each event (one class for each of thefive elements). Four judges were utilized; allwith extensive experience with other NoseWork organizations. They were absolutelydelightful and quite helpful to the less experi-enced exhibitors. There was a limit of 250

entries per day for a total of 1,000 entries. Theexhibitors ranged from new-to-the-sport dogowners to owners that had extensive experi-ence in the other Nose Work organizations.Owners from 20 states plus Canada partici-pated. The dogs ranged from Toy Fox Terriersto Mastiffs.

The Board adjourned at 5:21p.m.

Meeting reconvened on Tuesday, October 10,2017 at 9:07 am.

All Directors were present except for Dr.Battaglia. Also present was the ExecutiveSecretary.

REAL ESTATE UPDATEThe Board was presented with a real estateupdate specific to the AKC Library.Participating in this update were Jan Gross,Principal and Mission Critical Practice AreaLeader, M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates,Inc., Rich Speciale of AEQUITAS, LLC, CathyDixon, VVA Project Managers and Consultants.Plans that are being developed to showcasethe library’s collection were discussed. TheLibrary’s collection of rare books, researchmaterials and historical reference books willbe displayed in the new AKC headquarters.Certain aspects of the collection will becurated for display in a dedicated room in thenew Museum space so that they can be sharedwith a larger audience.


SECRETARY’S PAGESSMART PET TECHNOLOGIES UPDATEThere was a briefing regarding the LINK AKCSmart Dog Collar. Present for this discussionwere Mike Basone, COO Smart PetTechnologies and Herberto Calves, CMO, SVPof Marketing Smart Pet Technologies. Topicsdiscussed included September Cash Spend,Sales Performance through September 2017,Marketing Plans for the rest of 2017 and anOperations Update.

CONSENTFollowing a motion by Mr. Menaker, secondedby Mr. Powers it was VOTED (unanimously;absent: Dr. Battaglia) to approve the followingConsent Items:Delegate and Club ApprovalsParent Club request to retire Kennel Name“Elmo” for Afghan Hounds Finnish Spitz proposed Breed StandardRevisionFrench Bulldog proposed Breed StandardRevisionRussian Toy Miscellaneous Class Parent Club Performance Event – RecognizingDrafting Titles for LeonbergersHerding – Allowing Ranch Course D

Delegate and Club ApprovalsDelegates for Approval

Victoria Oelerich, Massapequa, NYTo represent Miniature Pinscher Club ofAmerica

Pia Paulsen, Malibu, CATo represent Hollywood Dog ObedienceClub

Dr. Judi M. Roller, Mazomanie, WITo represent Badger Kennel Club

Donald Schwartz, DVM, Mancos, COTo represent Durango Kennel Club

Elise Wright, Lambertville, NJTo represent Vizsla Club of America

Dr. Barry R. Wyerman, Huron, OHTo represent Oakland County Kennel Club

Request for AKC Membership

Carolina Working Group AssociationCharlotte, NCFirst Licensed Show: November 13, 2014

Parent Club Request to Retire Kennel Name“Elmo”The Board VOTED to approve the requestfrom the Afghan Hound Club of America toretire the kennel name “Elmo” for AfghanHounds. The kennel name was used exclu-sively by the late Peter Belmont. Finnish Spitz proposed Breed Standard RevisionThe Board VOTED to approve the proposedrevisions to the Finnish Spitz breed standardas submitted by the Finnish Spitz Club of


SECRETARY’S PAGESAmerica (FSCA). The Board granted theParent Club approval to ballot the FSCA mem-bership in accordance with the Club’sConstitution and Bylaws. French Bulldog proposed Breed Standard RevisionThe Board VOTED to approve the proposedstandard revisions to the French Bulldogbreed standard as submitted by the FrenchBull Dog Club of America (FBCA). The Boardgranted the Parent Club approval to ballot theFBCA membership in accordance with theClub’s Constitution and Bylaws. Russian Toy Miscellaneous Class The Board VOTED to approve a request fromthe parent club of the Russian Toy, the RussianToy Club of America. The breed was approvedto be eligible for recording in the FoundationStock Service® (FSS®) program with a Toydesignation in 2008. The Russian Toy Club ofAmerica has met the requirements of theRecognition of New Breeds Board Policyapproved in February 2017. Requirementsinclude an active parent club, with serious andexpanding breeding activity over a wide geo-graphic area, and documented club activity.The Board approved that the breed will movethe breed into the Miscellaneous Class, effec-tive July 1, 2018.Parent Club Performance Event – RecognizingDrafting Titles for LeonbergersThe Board VOTED to approve a request fromThe Leonberger Club of America to permitLeonbergers earning titles in the club’s DraftProgram to be eligible for drafting title recog-

nition. The Leonberger Club of America(LCA) Draft Test is a series of exercisesdesigned to demonstrate the abilities of theLeonberger to perform in a working capacityincluding hauling freight. The performanceof these skills is intended to demonstrateteamwork between dog and handler resultingfrom both natural ability and training that areapplicable to realistic work situations. The LCA Draft Test has eight classes: NoviceDraft Dog, Novice Draft Dog Veteran, BraceNovice Draft Dog, Brace Novice Draft DogVeteran, Open Draft Dog, Open Draft DogVeteran, Brace Open Draft Dog, and BraceOpen Draft Dog Veteran. In the Veteranclasses, older dogs compete in the same exer-cises but are required to haul less weight thanin the Regular classes.Herding – Allow Ranch Course DThe Board VOTED to approve a recommenda-tion from the Performance Events departmentto allow an additional type of herding courseknown as Course D into the AKC herding pro-gram. Course D is described as a ranch orstock dog course which scores a dog’s ability toperform and assist a farmer or rancher withherding tasks consistent with those actuallyneeded on a ranch, farm or stockyard. (SeeAppendix A for full regulation.)

CONFORMATIONDoug Ljungren, Vice President Sports andEvents, Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice PresidentSport Services, Glenn Lycan, Director


SECRETARY’S PAGESOperation Support, Alan Slay, Director EventPrograms, and Bri Tesarz, Manager Dog ShowRules, participated in this portion of the meet-ing via videoconference. Realignment of Point Schedule DivisionsThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendationto realign the state composition of theConformation point schedule divisions. Thelast realignment of states and divisions for theConformation points schedule was for theschedule that became effective on May 16,2012. Prior to that, division realignment wasdone for the point schedules effective in Mayof 2002, 2004 and 2009.

These guidelines were used in the realign-ment:

• Geography is a major factor in definingthe states in a division. Other than thesingle-state divisions, a state should have ashared border with at least one other statein the division.

• As has always been the case, only all-breedshows are evaluated when aligning thestates within a division. The all-breedshows in the 2016 calendar year wereused for analysis.

• The average size of a show within a divi-sion should be as consistent as possible.This can be measured by calculating thestandard deviation of show sizes withineach division. Reducing the standard de-viation was a consideration when formu-lating the divisions.

Based on extensive analysis, the followingchanges are recommended to the composi-tion of the Conformation points scheduledivisions:1. Move Tennessee to Division 14.2. Modify Division 6 to consist of two states,Arizona and Colorado.

3. Move Iowa and Missouri to Division 15.4. Move Kansas to Division 7.5. Move Nebraska to Division 13.6. Move Michigan to Division 5.

The total variance between the average showsize by state compared to the division averagewill be reduced by 9%, confirming the recom-mendation is an improvement compared tothe current alignment.

This will be discussed further at the NovemberBoard meeting.

Reinstatement of a Dog Disqualified for AttackingThe Board reviewed a proposal submitted bythe Delegate Dog Show Rules subcommittee.They questioned if the submission had beenapproved by the full Committee in a formalvote. Staff was instructed to write to theCommittee to see if this new submission wasformally approved by the full Dog Show RulesCommittee, subsequent to the September2017 Delegate Meeting. Concurrent Event LimitsThe Board reviewed a staff recommendationto amend the concurrent event policy to allow


SECRETARY’S PAGESclubs to accept more entries. The proposednew wording is: Same Day Specialty ShowsTwo independent specialty shows of the samebreed of no more than one hundred entriesper ring per judge each, inclusive of sweep-stakes, special attractions or matches, may bepermitted the same location on the same day.

If approved, this change would become effec-tive January 1, 2018. This will be discussed fur-ther at the November Board meeting. Junior Showmanship Regulations, Section 7. Eligi-bility of a DogThe Board reviewed a recommendation toallow all FSS breeds to be shown in JuniorShowmanship provided the dog has an AKCFSS number. Staff has received multipleinquiries from the breeders of the AKCFoundation Service breeds regarding theirchildren competing in Conformation JuniorShowmanship. This is a change to theConformation Junior ShowmanshipRegulations and may be made with theapproval of the Board. If approved, thischange would become effective January 1,2018. This will be discussed further at theNovember Board meeting.Trophies in Honor ofThe Board reviewed a memo recommending amodification to policy that would allow tro-phies to be donated in honor of living dogsand living people.

The current Board policy states:IV. Ribbons/Prizes

B. In honor of1) Trophies may only be offered in mem-ory of deceased dogs.2) Trophies may be offered in memory ofdeceased persons or in honor of a personwho is no longer an active breeder or ex-hibitor.

This policy has been in place for more than 45years. The idea was that an actively competingdog or exhibitor should not be honored with atrophy, as it could possibly give them a com-petitive advantage and they could even com-pete for the trophy named in their honor.The recommendation is to modify the policyto allow trophies to be donated in honor orliving dogs or people. IV. Ribbons/Prizes

B. In honor of1) Trophies may only be offered in mem-ory of deceased dogs or people.2) Trophies may be offered in memory ofdeceased persons or in honor of a livingperson or dog.

This recommendation is a change to BoardPolicy and may be made by a vote of theBoard. If approved, this change would becomeeffective immediately. This will be discussedfurther at the November Board meeting. Monitoring All-Breed Events Offering the NOHSThe staff provided on update on the number


SECRETARY’S PAGESof all-breed events offering the AKC NationOwner-Handled Series (NOHS). Currently67% of all-breed events offer the NOHS.Add Trick Dog Testing to Standing Approval ofSpecial AttractionsThe Board reviewed a staff recommendation toadd Trick Dog Testing to the list of SpecialAttractions with standing approval. At the July2013 Board Meeting, the Board establishedstanding approval for certain special attractionsthat would require no review and be automati-cally approved. Event Operations is recom-mending that Trick Dog testing be added to thepreapproved special attraction list. Withoutobjection, the Event Operations Staff will grantstanding approval for Trick Dog SpecialAttractions. There was no objection.

CLUBSDoug Ljungren, Vice President of Sports &Events and Lisa Cecin, Director of ClubRelations was present for this portion of themeeting and Glenn Lycan, Director EventOperations Programs, participated via videoconference. Reducing Sanctioned Match Program for LocalSpecialty ClubsThe Sports and Events staff is recommendinga change to policy, which would reduce thenumber of sanctioned matches specialty clubswould be required to hold before being con-sidered for approval to hold a licensed show.Current policy requires local specialty clubs tohold two Plan B matches at least six months

apart, then submit a presentation for advance-ment to the Plan A level, then hold two Plan Amatches at least six months apart, then submitanother presentation prior to obtaininglicensed status. The recommendation is toreduce the sanctioning process to one Plan Bmatch, one Plan A match, then a presentationprior to obtaining licensed status. The recom-mendation in essence cuts the sanctioningprocess by 50%. This will be discussed furtherat the November Board meeting.Delegates

DELEGATE FOR PUBLICATION

Sharon Gierman, Morris, ILTo represent Midwest Field Trial Club Currently represented by Harold Gierman Leah R. James, Havana, FLTo represent Duluth Kennel Club No current Delegate

Josie Ottman, Princeton, NJTo represent Sagehens Retriever Club

Currently represented by Katherine B.Simonds

REPORT ON MEMBER CLUB BYLAWSAPPROVED IN AUGUST AND SEPTEM-BER

Bell Vernon Kennel Association, SkagitCounty, WA (2015)


SECRETARY’S PAGESElmira Kennel Club, Elmira, NY (2011)Pasco Florida Kennel Club, Pasco County,FL (2001)

NEW CLUBS LICENSED APPROVED INAUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

Flathead Kennel Club of Montana, greaterKalispell, MT, 40 total households, 40 local.Indian Creek Coon Club of South Carolina,Chesterfield, SC, 15 total households, 10local.

JUDGING OPERATIONSTim Thomas, Director Judging Operations,participated in this portion of the meeting.Doug Ljungren, Vice President Sports andEvents, participated in this portion of themeeting via teleconference. Conformation Judging StatisticsThe Judging Operation Staff presented theBoard with statistics related to the number ofconformation judging applications (NewBreed and Additional Breed applicants) con-sidered by the Judges Review Committee inthe following three months.

It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, October10, at 12:02 p.m.Adjourned Attest:

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

Appendix A

HERDING REGULATIONS

New Chapter - Chapter VIIISection 1. Course D.Course D reflects the day to day control andmanagement of livestock in a varied ranch,farm and/or stockyard setting. The dogshould demonstrate instinct, ability, versatilityand training as an effective stock dog andworking partner with the handler while con-trolling and moving livestock calmly and effi-ciently through a given course.

Course D provides for a combination of obsta-cles commonly applied in a ranch settingincorporating areas in and around the herd-ing facility. All elements cannot be restrictedto a single arena and must include a combina-tion of arena, pen, and pasture/field work.While the obstacle types are constant, theactual course will vary from facility to facility asdesigned by the course director. The courseshould provide for access and clear viewing forthe judge at all times.

Sheep are used on Course D. Type of stockavailable for each class must be stated in thePremium List.Each run will be allotted a minimum of 10head of stock for every scored section, withlarger numbers preferred (Fewer than 10heads may be involved in a component within


SECRETARY’S PAGESa scored section, for example, where sortingor gate work is done).

Course D represents a unique combinationand order of obstacles tailored to each hostfacility. The course(s) for each event and classwill not be available until one hour before thestart of the event, and at such time will beposted by the Event Secretary. Each course isdesigned by the Trial Committee’s CourseDirector. However the Judge shall have finalauthority over course design, provided anymodifications are applied 90 minutes prior tothe start of the first Course D class to allow suf-ficient time for the posting of the course lay-out. Alternatively, the Course Director maycommunicate with the judge prior to the eventto coordinate for optimal course design.

The type of obstacles to be used for theCourse D must be included in the PremiumList.

All stock must be accustomed to being workedby dogs on the designated course and be con-ditioned prior to the trial.No electric stock prods will be permitted to beused on the trial stock before or during thetrial on the day of the trial.

The club must ensure that facilities are pro-vided for the separation of fresh andexhausted stock. Stock will be sorted by gaterun or into groups primarily on the basis of

uniformity, and used in the prescribed groupsthroughout the trial; these groups will be runin a pre-determined order, except that groupsmay be deleted from the run order or individ-ual animals may be substituted within groupswhere a group member is found to beunsound or otherwise unfit for use.

Selection of particular stock for a particularcompetitor will constitute misconduct and willbe grounds for a formal complaint.

Priority must always be given to care of live-stock.Trial schedules should be adjusted to provideadequate breaks for livestock as necessary.

The trial hosting club is responsible for ensur-ing an adequate number of livestock has beenhired for the number of runs at their trial.Regardless of the type of stock used, clubsmust arrange to have additional stock inreserve.

At the discretion of the Course Director, oneor more dogs may be used to facilitate stockhandling, provided that they do not interferewith livestock behavior during judging. A dogcompeting in that weekend’s trial events maynot be used for stock handling until after ithas completed its final run for the day.

Section 2. Course Director.The trial-host club must appoint a Course


SECRETARY’S PAGESDirector, whose duties are to design and con-struct or supervise the construction of thecourse or courses; to assist and advise in allmatters pertaining to the courses and the run-ning of same; and to supervise the care of thetrial stock during the running of the trial. TheCourse Director or stewards will be responsi-ble for keeping all competing dogs that arenot on course or in the ready position fromdisturbing livestock, contestants, spectators ordogs that are on course and being judged. TheTrial Committee andthe Course Director will be responsible forensuring that all non-competing dogs exceptstock handler’s dogs are barred from theimmediate run area. The Course Director mayappoint one or more Course Stewards to assisthim/her.Course D will not be confined to an arena, butshould encompass a group of locationsdepending on the specific course design.There must be a perimeter fence or other nat-ural barrier containing the trial area, but thisneed not coincide with the course boundaries.The minimum size of the course must be noless than 2 1/2 acres or 108,000 sq. ft.

Section 3. Pens & Obstacles.The take pen must be a minimum 12 feet by12 feet. The exhaust pen may be the same penas the take pen. If the exhaust is a separatepen, it must be large enough to accommodatethe number of stock being used. The take andexhaust pens must have a gate that latches and

swings easily.

Gate widths must be sufficient to accommo-date stock movement without undue risk ofstock contact with the gate or gateposts.

For Course D trials the freestanding pen willhave a 6 foot rope firmly affixed to the gateand hung loosely on the pen to keep the gateclosed.

Fence line obstacles in all levels must consistof a section of fencing, a fence panel, or anobject such as a barrel placed so that the stockmust go:

(a) Through an opening in the obstacle; or(b) Between the obstacle and the arena fence.Theopening for stock to negotiate in all fence lineobstacles or between the fence line obstacleandthe arena wall must be 8 ft.

Freestanding obstacles: The opening for stockto negotiate in all freestanding chutes must be14 ft. to 16 ft. wide.

Trailers, chutes, footbaths, bridges and stallsetc. must be of sufficient size to safely accom-modate the stock, dog and handler asrequired. If other obstaclesare used, i.e., trees, bushes, boulders, tractors,hay wagons, round bales of straw etc., suffi-


SECRETARY’S PAGEScient space should be available for safe passageof the stock, dog and handler as required.

All obstacles shall be a minimum height of 3ft.

Section 4. Course Design & Safety.The course design for each level shall bedecided upon by the Course Director,approved by the judge, and posted one hourbefore the start of the trial.

Before the trial, the Course Director and hisstewards will ensure that the trial grounds arecleared of all litter and dangerous objects suchas broken glass, loose wire, etc. and they shallinspect all obstacles and fences to be used inthe trial to ensure that they are sturdy and safewith no nail projecting, broken boards, etc.,that might cause injury to livestock, dogs, orcompetitors.

Where natural hazards (e.g. thorned vegeta-tion, wasps) on the site are known to exist andbe consequential, the nature of these knownhazards should be disclosed to competitorsbefore the trial begins.

Livestock guardian dogs should be secured,preferably out of visual range while visitingdogs are on the trial site.

It is the responsibility of the Course Director,the judge, and the exhibitor to ensure the

safety of the course.

Stock Sheep/goats used in AKC Course D trials mustbe lambs, wethers or ewes, and in the case ofwool sheep over 1 year of age, must have beenshorn within the past year.

People attending to sheep should know howto properly handle them under the jaw or bythe flank, and how to hold them under the jawfor restraint or controlled movement.

The proper use of a crook, by a competentoperator, is also an acceptable catchingmethod. Sheep should never be caught bygrabbing their fleece.

Sheep must never be lifted by the head, ears,horns, tail or fleece.

Section 5. Trial Levels.The levels at a Course D trial shall be Started,Intermediate and Advanced. An owner mayenter a dog in any trial level he or she deemsappropriate; however, once that dog hasacquired a qualifying score in such level at alicensed or member trial, it shall be ineligibleto be entered in any lower level.

A Course D trial need not include all levels,but in order to hold an Intermediate level thetrial must include the Started level. If anAdvanced level is offered, Intermediate and


SECRETARY’S PAGESStarted levels must also be offered at licensedand member club trials. A dog will remain eli-gible to compete in levels for both Course DStarted and Course D Intermediate for 60 dayswhen according to the owner’s records thedog has completed the requirements to beawarded an AKC Excellent title at that triallevel. Dogs that have achieved any title ofCourse D advanced (HXD) are eligible tocompete in Course D advanced (HXD) classfor an indefinite period of time.

Section 6. Qualifying Scores.A qualifying score shall be 60 or more points(per Chapter IV, Section 2) with no incom-plete sections in all classes.

A qualifying score must never be awardedunless the run is completed "on course". For arun to be "on course", all stock must leave thetake pen, and each required element of thecourse must be completed before the nextrequired element may be considered. Thisincludes entire distance of the HI & HX drive.

If a handler attempts a course element out ofthe correct sequence, the judge may notify thehandler that the run is off course. However,such notification must be done in a consistentmanner for all handlers.

In the case of obstacles, completion of the ele-ment requires that at ALL stock pass com-pletely through or in the obstacle in the

required direction.

A hold must be attempted before the re-penand the score will reflect the quality of thehold or attempt. The dog need not bebetween the handler and the stock, as long asstock are viewed as being held off the pen soas to prevent crowding at the exhaust pen gateas it is being opened.

Completion of a run “on course” requires pen-ning of all stock before the handler closes theexhaust pen gate and completing the sortingof all stock as specified for that course.

Section 7. Course D General Requirements.For a D Course Trial, each required elementwill occur in its own scored section of thecourse subject to possible modification by thejudge. Scoring is for the actual element, whichis marked approximately 20 feet before theelement and ending as the stock exit. Theremainder of the scoring i9s under the StockControl section of the score sheet.

The Judge and/or Course Director will deter-mine the time allotted for the course. Before atrial, the course should be tested with livestocksimilar to the trial stock, and the test shouldbe timed. This testing and timing should bedone sufficiently early to enable any appropri-ate changes in the course before the coursedesign is posted. All elements must haveincreasing degrees of difficulty for each level.


SECRETARY’S PAGESCourse D Required ElementsAll levels must include all seven (7) RequiredElements and each dog much complete theseelements in a satisfactory manner to quality:

Outrun – Maximum points will be awarded forthe dog that demonstrates no crossovers andcompletes the outrun or gather as close to thebalance point as possible …………(8 points)

Lift - Maximum points will be awarded for thedog that performing a calm lift at the correctspeed and direction without upsetting thestock.(4 points)

Fetch - Maximum points will be awarded forthe dog that fetches the stock straight to thehandler at a steady pace working at the properbalance point. (8 points)

Fetch and/or Drive - The stock will be movedthrough the course in a straight line betweenelements or designated destinations -Maximum points will be awarded for demon-strating a calm fetch and/or drive in a straightline or lines through the designated parts ofthe course. (20 points)

Take pen - The take pen may be a stall in abarn, a fence line pen or a freestanding pen.Maximum points will be awarded for the stockleaving the pen calmly and in control. (10points)

Freestanding obstacle - The freestandingobstacle may be anywhere on the course, butat least 12 feet from any fence line. Maximumpoints will be awarded for negotiating all stockcalmly and in control through the obstacleunassisted by the handler, on the first attempt.(10 points)

Exhaust pen - The exhaust pen may be a fenceline pen or a stall in a barn. A hold should bedemonstrated before penning the stock.Maximum points will be awarded for penningall stock in a calm manner. The dog and han-dler may be required to remain outside thepen. (10 points)

Course D Optional ElementsAll levels must include three (3) OptionalElements and each dog much complete theseelements in a satisfactory manner to quality:

Optional Elements may be the same for all lev-els, or course design may use different ele-ments for each level. Each optional Elementshall be assigned 10 points:

Load & unload chute - Chutes must not havesolid sides and a gate on the closed end. Theymay vary from 3 to 6 feet in width and may ormay not have a floor. Chutes may be config-ured in a variety of shapes including straight,“L”, or “Y”. Chutes may have entry wings witha width of no more than 12 feet. Stock entersthe opening, and is let out through the gate


SECRETARY’S PAGESon the other end. Degree of difficulty betweenlevels will be determined by: Started handlersare unlimited in their movement.Intermediate handlers may go to the wing orentrance. Advanced handlers must remain 10’from any part of the chute until they open thegate. Maximum points will be awarded forcalmly and efficiently loading and unloadingall the stock.

a)Sort Chute – Two or more stock will besorted into pens or stalls. Dog will hold stockin alleyway while handler works the gate.Handler may touch sheep lightly with noabuse to equipment or livestock. Maximumpoints will be awarded for efficiency and calmhandling of the stock. Degree of difficultybetween levels will be determined by: At theStarted level, any stock may be sorted; at theIntermediate and Advanced levels specificstock (marked stock) must be sorted.Maximum points will be awarded for sortingthe correct stock in a calm and efficient man-ner. Stock may be marked with ribbons, orsimilar non harmful identification applied todesignate select stock for sorting.

b)Bridge - A bridge may be an actual existingbridge or an obstacle set up for the course. Inthe latter case, an obstacle designated as a“bridge” is distinguished from a chute in thatthe bridge has a floor and should be no lessthan 6 feet in length and no more than 12 feetin width. Actual bridges may have any surface

and may be narrower than 8 feet but no lessthan 4 feet in width. Maximum points will beawarded for calmly and efficiently moving allthe stock over the bridge on the first attempt.Degree of difficulty between levels may bedetermined by one of two methods: Started - 2wings; Intermediate – 1 wing; Advanced - nowings or handler positioning restrictions foreach level.

c)Gate work - Gate work should encompassadding or removing stock from one group toanother from adjoining areas. At the Startedlevel, any stock may be sorted, while at theIntermediate and Advanced levels specificstock (marked stock) should be sorted.Maximum points will be awarded for sortingthe correct stock in a calm and efficient man-ner. Stock may be marked with ribbons, orsimilar non harmful identification applied todesignate select stock for sorting.

d)Extra obstacles - Extra obstacles may includetrees, bushes, rocks, farm equipment, andbales of hay or straw, etc. to either passbetween as panels or to make turns around.Maximum points will be awarded for calmlyputting all the stock through or around theobstacle on the first attempt.

e)Figure 8 - The stock must move in a figureeight pattern Cones, barrels or natural objectsmay be used to set out the pattern and thestock must pass through the center three times


SECRETARY’S PAGESto complete the pattern. Started handlers maymove anywhere; Intermediate must stand cen-tered between the markers; Advanced han-dlers must remain stationary outside the fig-ure 8. Maximum points will be awarded forcalmly and efficiently moving all the stockaround the pattern.

f)Mock footbath – The handler and dog mustmove stock through a footbath containingonly water. Absolutely no chemicals may beused in the footbath. The footbath should befrom 2 to 4 feet in width, but large enough forthe stock to move comfortably through.Maximum points will be awarded for calmlyand efficiently putting stock through the foot-bath on the first attempt. Degree of difficultybetween levels may be determined by: Started -a minimum of 1/3 of the flock into bath,Intermediate a minimum 2/3 of the flock intobath, and advanced all stock into foot bath.

g)Stock Trailer - The trailer should be of asuitable size to ensure the safety of the stockand the dog. The stock must be loaded intothe trailer without the dog entering the trailer.Once the stock has entered the trailer, thetrailer door will be closed. The dog may enterthe trailer to unload the stock. Maximumpoints will be awarded for calmly and effi-ciently moving all the stock in and out of thetrailer on the first attempt. Degree of difficultybetween levels may be determined in one ofthe following:

• Started to load trailer to 1/3 of its capac-ity. Intermediate to load trailer to 2/3 ofits capacity. Advanced to load trailer tofull capacity. Or;

• Started handlers may enter trailer whileloading. Intermediate handlers may standin opening of trailer. Advanced handlersmust remain outside during loading.

h)Alleyways – 2 panels of sufficient length areset approximately 15 – 25 feet parallel fromthe perimeter Fence line, with a distance ofapproximately 10 to 16 feet apart, to simulatean alleyway with an open gate on one side.Started handlers may walk through the alley-way with the gate closed. Intermediate han-dlers may not walk through, and dogs need toget the sheep through the alleyway not allow-ing the stock to go through the ‘open’ gate.Advanced handlers may not walk through, butmust turn the stock to go through the sidegate. Alternatively, a Maltese could be usedusing similar criteria to differentiate levels.

i)Shed/hold – Started handlers will hold thestock in a designated area that must be awayfrom any fence line. Intermediate handlerswill follow all of the same shedding criteria asAdvanced, except that they may use a fenceline. Advanced handlers must remain in thedesignated shedding ring. The stock must besplit into two groups by the combined effortsof the dog and handler. When the handlercalls the dog in to take control, the dog must


SECRETARY’S PAGEScome immediately, and turn the group indi-cated by the handler away from the remainingstock. If the dog does not come in when thehandler asks, it will be considered a failedattempt and points will be deducted at thejudge’s discretion. The stock must be movedaway from the remaining stock and held untilthe judge indicates that the shed is complete.Maximum points will be awarded for a success-ful shed on the first attempt.

j)Freestanding pen with rope – The pen shallbe between eight feet by eight feet (8’ x 8’)and twelve feet x twelve feet (12’ x 12’). A 6foot (6’) rope must be firmly affixed to thegate and hung loosely on the pen to keep thegate closed. When ready to pen the stock, thehandler must open the gate, and after all thestock are penned, the handler must close thegate. However, after penning, the handlerand/or the dog may enter the pen to exhaustthe stock. Upon completion of penning, therope will be loosely hung over the pen.Maximum points will be awarded for penningand exhausting the stock efficiently. Degree ofdifficulty between levels may be determined bythe following:

• Started handlers do not have to hold ontothe rope and may enter the pen.

• Intermediate handlers do not have tohold onto the rope and may not enter thepen.

• Advanced handlers must hold onto the

rope and may not enter the pen.

(l) Stock Setting - Dog will set stock for anun entered dog. Dog will take stock to adesignated area and allow an un-entereddog to pick them up. Maximum pointswill be awarded for the dog who allowspick up the stock with minimal com-mands. Degree of difficulty may be deter-mined by the size of the area that thestock is set out in or by competitor dogbeing on lead for Started, dragging leadfor Intermediate or off-lead for Ad-vanced.

Section 8. Levels.Started Level Course D—Description

The D course Started course consists of the 7general elements, namely a take pen, gather,lift, fetch, exhaust pen, freestanding obstacleand fetch and/or drive plus three of theoptional elements. The Course Director willset the required elements in any order.

The judge or Course Director may designatecertain obstacles that the handler may notwalk through, as appropriate for this level.

In order to qualify for a leg at the Course DStarted level, a dog must perform the follow-ing elements in a satisfactory manner, in theorder that the Course Director has set out:


SECRETARY’S PAGESGather - The dog will be at a distance of atleast 60 feet from the stock. The handler maymove to a position between the dog and thestock, but not closer than 15 feet from thestock. Maximum points will be awarded for thedog that demonstrates no crossovers, and com-pletes the gather as near the balance point ascircumstances allow (8 points)

Lift - Maximum points will be awarded for thedog that performing a calm lift at the correctspeed and direction without upsetting thestock (4 points)

Fetch - Maximum points will be awarded forthe dog that fetches the stock straight to thehandler at a steady pace working at the properbalance point (8 points)

Fetch and / or Drive – Scoring encompassesall the work between the exit of an elementand 20 feet from the beginning of the nextelement. Maximum points will be awarded forthe dog demonstrating steady movement ofthe stock in a straight line while working at thecorrect balance point through the designatedpart of the element (20 points)

Take stock out of pen - All stock must leave thetake pen. Maximum points will be awarded forstock leaving the pen calmly and the dogmaintaining control of the livestock while thehandler is closing the gate (10 points)

Freestanding obstacle - Maximum points willbe awarded for negotiating all stock calmlyand in control through the obstacle, unas-sisted by the handler, on the first attempt (10points)Exhaust pen - The exhaust pen may be a fenceline pen or a stall in a barn. A hold should bedemonstrated before penning the stock, but itis not necessary to hold them while the gate isopen. Maximum points will be awarded forstock walking into the pen. (10 points)

Additional Elements – The Course Directorwill select three additional elements.

Intermediate Level Course D –Description

The Course D Intermediate course consists ofthe 7 general elements namely a take pen, out-run, lift, fetch, exhaust pen, freestandingobstacle, drive plus three of the optional ele-ments listed The Course Director will set therequired elements in any order.

The judge or Course Director may designatecertain obstacles that the handler may notwalk through, as appropriate for this level.

In order to qualify for a leg at the Course DIntermediate level, a dog must perform thefollowing elements in a satisfactory manner, inthe order that the Course Director has set out:

Outrun - The dog will be at a distance of at


SECRETARY’S PAGESleast 100 feet from the stock. The handler maymove to a position between the dog and thestock, but not closer than 50 feet from thestock. Maximum points will be awarded for thedog that demonstrates no crossovers, and com-pletes the gather as near the balance point ascircumstances allow (8 points)

Lift - Maximum points will be awarded for thedog that performs a calm lift without upsettingthe stock (4 points)

Fetch - Maximum points will be awarded forthe dog that fetches the stock to the handlerat a steady pace working at the correct balancepoint. (8 points)

Fetch and/or Drive - Scoring encompasses allthe work between the exit of an element and20 feet from the beginning of the next ele-ment. The Course Director will designate adrive area, bearing in mind the draws. Thedrive distance will be a minimum of 75 feet.The handler must be at least15 feet behindthe dog during the drive. The entire 75’ mustbe completed to be considered on-course.Maximum points will be awarded for the dogdemonstrating steady movement of the stockin a straight line while working at the correctbalance point through the designated part ofthe element (20 points)

Take stock out of pen - All stock must leave thetake pen. It is preferred that the dog enters

the take pen and calmly removes all of thestock. Maximum points will be awarded forstock leaving the pen calmly and the dogmaintaining control of the livestock while thehandler is closing the gate. At the judge’s dis-cretion, points may be deducted for the han-dler entering the take pen (10 points)

Freestanding obstacle - Maximum points willbe awarded for negotiating all stock calmlyand in control through the obstacle, unas-sisted by the handler, on the first attempt (10points)

Exhaust pen - The exhaust pen may be a fenceline pen or a stall in a barn. A hold should bedemonstrated while the handler is openingthe gate. Maximum points will be awarded forthe livestock walking into the pen (10 points)


Advanced Level Course D—Description

The Course D Advanced course consists of the7 general elements namely a take pen, outrun,lift, fetch, exhaust pen, freestanding obstacle,drive plus three of the optional elements fromlisted. The Course Director will set therequired elements in any order.The judge or Course Director may designatecertain obstacles that the handler may notwalk through, as appropriate for this level.


SECRETARY’S PAGESIn order to qualify for a leg at the Course Dadvanced level, a dog must perform the fol-lowing elements in a satisfactory manner, inthe order that the Course Director has set out:

Outrun - The dog will be at a distance of atleast 220 feet from the stock. The handlermust stand at the post and send the dog fromthat point. Maximum points will be awardedfor the dog that demonstrates no crossovers,and completes the gather as near the balancepoint as circumstances allow (8 points)

Lift - Maximum points will be awarded for thedog that performing a calm lift at the correctspeed and direction without upsetting thestock (4 points)

Fetch - Maximum points will be awarded forthe dog that fetches the stock to the handlerat a steady pace working at the correct balancepoint (8 points)

Fetch and/or Drive - Scoring encompasses allthe work between the exit of an element and20 feet from the beginning of the next ele-ment. The Course Director will designate adrive area, bearing in mind the draws. Theline of the drive will be at least 30 feet fromany parallel fence, and the drive distance willbe a minimum of 125 feet. The handler mustremain stationary during the drive. The entire125’ must be completed to be considered on-course. Maximum points will be awarded for

the dog demonstrating steady movement ofthe stock in a straight line while working at thecorrect balance point through the designatedpart of the element (20 points)

Take stock out of pen - All stock must leave thetake pen. It is preferred that the dog entersthe take pen and calmly removes all of thestock. Maximum points will be awarded forstock leaving the pen calmly and the dogmaintaining control of the livestock while thehandler is closing the gate. At the judge’s dis-cretion, points may be deducted for the han-dler entering the take pen (10 points)

Freestanding obstacle - Maximum points willbe awarded for negotiating all stock calmlyand in control through the obstacle, unas-sisted by the handler, on the first attempt (10points)

Exhaust pen - The exhaust pen may be a fenceline pen or a stall in a barn. A hold should bedemonstrated with the gate open before pen-ning the stock. Maximum points will beawarded for the stock walking into the exhaustpen (10 points)


Section 9. Judging Course D.Points will be deducted in 1/2 point or wholepoint increments only.


SECRETARY’S PAGESSUGGESTED SCORING:

A. Outrun/Lift/Fetch: 1. Up to 11⁄2 points deducted for a redirectwhile the dog is in motion.

2. Up to 3 points deducted for a stop andredirect.

3. Up to 10 points deducted if the handlerleaves the handler’s post prematurely.

4. Up to 10 points deducted for a crossoverbetween the handler and the stock on theoutrun.

5. Up to 5 points deducted if the dog startsstraight ahead towards the stock and thencompletes the outrun correctly.

6. Up to 10 points deducted if the dog runsstraight up the middle on the outrun.

7. Up to 20 points deducted if (caused bythe dog) the stock run down the courseout of control.

8. Up to 5 points deducted for dog crossingbehind the handler on the outrun.

B. Drive/Fetch: Note: Applies to movement ofthe stock over the entire course. Penalty is tobe deducted under the exercise(s) where theerror(s) occurs. The correct path of the live-stock through the course will be a zoneapproximately 12 feet wide, or 12 feet in fromthe fence line.

1. Up to 1 point deducted each time forflanking the dog too far off the stock.

2. Up to 1 point deducted each time for the

dog allowing the stock to spread out. 3. Up to 1 point deducted each time forcausing the stock to weave by over-flank-ing.

4. Up to 2 points deducted each time thedog circles the stock.

5. Up to 3 points deducted each time thestock (one or more) are off-line.

6. Up to 3 points deducted each time forthe dog allowing or causing the stock tosplit.

7. Up to 3 points deducted for retreatingon the course. 8. Up to 3 points deductedfor the dog leaving the stock due to lackof interest or off contact.

C. Obstacles: Retries are permitted at all obsta-cles. No obstacle may be attempted more thantwice. After two tries, the stock are moved tothe designated distance that marks the begin-ning of the next obstacle. It will be counted asan attempt if the stock run past the obstacle.

1. Up to 1 point per head deducted foreach attempt at an obstacle which ismissed.

2. Up to 1 point per head deducted for thedog bringing the stock back through anobstacle from the wrong direction.

3. Up to 1 point per head deducted on theHold/Exam pen for each head of stockleaving the pen before the Judge’s signalto exit. The stock may leave in single fileor as a group after the Judge’s signal.


SECRETARY’S PAGES4. Up to 7 points deducted if the handlercrosses over the opening of theHold/Exam pen or moves behind thepen before the Judge signals a hold.

5. Up to 2 points deducted for handler for-getting to close the exhaust pen gate.

6. Up to 3 points deducted if the dog losescontrol of the stock while the handleropens the exhaust pen gate.

7. Up to 5 points deducted if the dog bringsthe stock back out of the exhaust pen.

8. Up to 5 points deducted if the dog volun-tarily leaves the stock and accompaniesthe handler to the exhaust pen gate.

9. Non-qualifying if the handler walksthrough an obstacle.

D. General Deductions: 1. Up to 1 point deducted each time for thedog stopping and sniffing.

2. Up to 3 points deducted for excessivecommands. 3. Up to 3 points deductedeach time the dog refuses to obey com-mands.

4. Up to 3 points deducted for the handlermoving the stock.

5. Up to 5 points deducted each time thehandler touches the dog or the stock.

6. Up to 5 points deducted or removed forunacceptable grip. Dog must be removedfor second unacceptable grip or excusedfor abusive grip.

7. Up to 5 points deducted each time thedog fouls the course.

8. Up to 5 points deducted if, when enter-ing the arena (or working area), the dogremains on lead as the handler leaves thegate area to proceed to the appropriatepost or if, when leaving the arena (work-ing area), the lead is applied early ratherthan just prior to opening the gate toleave the arena or working area.

9. Up to 3 points deducted, each incident,for the excessive or threatening use of thecrook or stock stick, or use of threats caus-ing dog to cringe.

10. If the stock simply follows the handlerthrough the course, or if the dog simplyheels or follows off contact through thecourse, the dog must not qualify.

11. Up to 8 points deducted if stock doesnot respect dog.

12. Up to 10 points deducted if the dogneeds repeated commands to performtasks.

13. Up to 10 points deducted if the dog failsto control situations on its own initiative.

In order to receive a qualifying score in anylevel, a dog must have a total of at least 60points, provided none of the above point cate-gories are scored at less than 1/2 of the avail-able points.

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