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TattletailVolume 2015, Issue 2 July 2015
Newtown Kennel Club Officers and BoardPresident: Helene NietschVice President: Diane TaylorTreasurer: William DaughertySecretary: Susan [email protected] of 2015 (elected Dec 2014)Pam PearlJan PurdyRichard StrempskiClass of 2013 (elected Dec 2012)Bill DaughertySusan MarucciHelene NietschAKC Delegate: Diane TaylorClass of 2014 (elected Dec 2013)Fran PaulinSteve SackterDiane Taylor
Newsletter EditorHelene Nietsch14 Dodgingtown RoadNewtown, CT [email protected]
The Tattletail is a publication of the Newtown Kennel Cub, Inc., published quarterly. Contributions in the form of articles, news comments, wins, litter and other items of interest to the membership are encouraged. Opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and not those of the NKC either in whole or in part. The Editor reserves the right to edit materials in the interest of space, literary clarity, good taste or timelines. All deadlines will be strictly enforced.
President’s Message: It’s official, it’s summer. Please keep all your pets safe from the heat and humidity.
Please remember that the club’s events always need volunteers, so please contact the chair or any member of a committee to volunteer. There is a list of committees in this newsletter, so take time to check them out and volunteer your services. There is always something that members can do!
This year will again be a five-day cluster of shows in West Springfield in August, with Newtown hosting the Thursday and Saturday shows. Please be sure to volunteer your time … helping hands are always welcome.
If anyone has anything they would like to see additionally in the newsletter, please let me know. If you have any interesting articles or reports, please send to me for publications.
Most exciting this year has Pam Pearl organizing the Canine Olympics on Saturday, October 3 at the Second Company Governors Horseguard field in Newtown. There may be as many as 40 police department canines attending, so watch for more information in the near future. This event will be open to the public with both the canine competition and getting up close and personal with the horses!
Helene
Newtown Kennel Club2015 Calendar of Events
January 13Handling classes resume
February 16-17Westminster Kennel Club
April 4Deadline for Awards Nomination
April 15General Meeting / Awards Banquet (Board Meeting)
July 15General Meeting (Board Meeting)
August 19 (Wednesday)Wicket Demo at Big E
August 20 (Thursday)First NKC show, W Springfield, MAScales Demo
August 21 (Friday)Fun Match at Big E
August 22 (Saturday)Second NKC show, W Springfield, MA
October 3 (Saturday)Canine Olympics Competition2nd Co Horseguard Field, Newtown
November 11General Meeting (Board Meeting)
December 16General Meeting and Holiday celebration (Board Meeting)
Applying members must have participated in at least four
Newtown Kennel Club activities, such as attending general
meetings, working at matches, handling classes, shows, etc.
Board meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the
Blue Colony Diner, at Exit 10, Newtown, CT
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Volume 2015, Issue 2 July 2015
Breed Handling Classes will resume in September
Classes are at the Edmond Town Hall, Route 25, Newtown on
Tuesdays at 7:15 and 8:00 pm
Rabies certificate requiredNo dogs under 16 weeks
allowed!!
Please remember one of the benefits of NKC
membership is handling class … please volunteer to
help out at a class.
Contact Shawny Cirincione [email protected] for
more information.Non-Member’s Fee: Only
$8.00
NKC Obedience Classes are
not available at this time.
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Volume 2015, Issue 2 July 2015
GOOD BREEDERS CANNOT GO IT ALONE!
Carolyn Alexander, AMERICAN KENNEL CLUBJuly 13, 2015
Most quality breeders sell their puppies with contracts in regard to breeding, showing, and good management. The AKC allows breeders to limit registration so that certain pups may not be shown and any puppies subsequently bred from them may not be registered. That can be later changed by option of the breeder petitioning AKC, and this relatively recent change is a positive move.However, many good breeders are facing a problem from the other side of the issue. Bull Terrier breeders tend to sell puppies at a lesser price than most Internet pet sellers, in return for an agreement that the buyer does one approved breeding (if the bitch passes health testing) and returns one or two puppies to the breeder.
Since most Bull Terriers are home reared, this is a way for breeders to carry on their lines and not have a lot of dogs in their immediate home.In our long years of experience, we have found that only about one in two purchasers keeps their agreements—but it goes worse. In the last decade, we are finding that now it is perhaps fewer than one in four or five who will abide by their promises. For the most part, they simply ignore their agreement. If asked, they claim they are too busy. Alternately, buyers are often willing to let the breeder take over and spend all the time and money involved (including breeding fees, veterinary expenses, and so on), and then they want part of the litter.
Our contracts have an enforcement clause, but we hate to start involving attorneys or small-claims court, though it still may come to that.
It is sorrowful to tell people who have had puppies from us in the past that there probably will be no Brigadoon Bullies anymore, because co-owners have decided it’s all too inconvenient for them. Additionally, it is sad to look at a small breeding program of 35-plus years that has produced extremely healthy (mentally and physically) Bull Terriers and have to acknowledge, it’s over.In the ebbs and flows of life, this is not a new issue. We have heard breeders say for years, “They will promise anything to get a puppy ... they lie,” and “They want the perfect puppy ... and then they won’t show or breed.” If something goes wrong and the puppy isn’t perfect or gets sick (even if rather obviously the buyer’s fault), they will go after good, club affiliated breeders -- when everything is right, they often just forget the breeder and agreements.Like everyone, we are thankful for those people who keep promises. We treasure the puppies we have loved over the years, and all the memories of wonderful times at shows and club programs.We also remember those who disregarded both their agreements and our feelings. Some were square with us up-front with concerns about breeding. Most were not.This is written to express the frustration that so many of us feel who have given a big part of our lives to building the better dog and entrusting those precious babies to those we believed offered good homes and would help us go forward. Buyers are often as damaging to better breeding as radical animal-rights coalitions.
We are sorry to step back from breeding. We are aging, and like many before us we are finding that we can’t do it all. So many buyers we have dealt with have proven to be disappointing. Still, in the process, we have also found real friends and family. And we have loved every puppy!If I could start over, would I do it again? Yes.
- Carolyn Alexander, Bull Terrier Club of America; June 2015; AKC Gazette
NKC CommitteesAudit Bill Daugherty and Committee TBD
Awards Pam Pearl203-426-4833
Chief Steward Diane [email protected]
Directory Susan [email protected]
Match Jan Purdy [email protected]
Health Clinic Fran [email protected]
Hospitality Pat [email protected]
Meeting organizer Susan [email protected]
Membership Diane [email protected]
Newsletter Helene Nietsch [email protected]
NKC Thursday show Chair: : Bill Daugherty [email protected]: Susan Marucci
NKC Saturday show Chair: Pat Benincasa [email protected] Co-Chair: Helene Nietsch
Nominating TBA
Obedience Classes N/A
Training Class Shawny [email protected]
Sunshine Clara [email protected]
Trophies Open
Website Open
Volume 201, Issue 2 July 2015
The AKC announces the Berger Picard, Lagotto Romagnolo, & Miniature American Shepherd Gain Full Recognition
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announces the full recognition of the Berger Picard, Lagotto Romagnolo and the Miniature American Shepherd. This raises AKC’s total recognized breeds to 187. “We’re thrilled to welcome such a great selection of dogs to the AKC family,” said AKC Spokesperson Gina DiNardo. “Each of these breeds is unique and will make wonderful companions to a variety of people. We urge potential dog owners to visit akc.org and learn about all 187 breeds to determine the right dog for their lifestyle.”
Hailing from France, the Berger Picard joins the Herding group. The Berger Picard is a medium-sized, athletic dog that was bred to be a working companion. This good-natured, loyal breed has a great deal of stamina and drive, requiring daily exercise and mental stimulation. These dogs need weekly brushing and occasional bathing. For more information, visit http://picards.us/.
The Lagotto Romagnolo originated in Italy and joins the Sporting group. This breed is the only purebred dog in the world recognized as a specialized truffle searcher. It is a high energy dog that loves to retrieve, swim, and play, needing daily exercise. The breed is intelligent, affectionate, and good with children. For more information, visit http://www.lagottous.com/.
A small herding dog, the Miniature American Shepherd also joins the Herding group and was developed in the United States. These dogs are very athletic and energetic. They are eager to please, devoted, good-natured, and intelligent. While they only need weekly brushing, their full coat does shed several times a year. For more information, visit http://www.mascusa.org/.
All three breeds will be eligible to compete in AKC events beginning July 1, 2015.To become an AKC recognized breed there must be a minimum number of dogs geographically distributed throughout the U.S., as well as an established breed club of responsible owners and breeders. Breeds working towards full recognition are recorded in AKC’s Foundation Stock Service® (FSS®). Additional information on the process can be found at akc.org.
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Berger Picard Lagotto Romagnolo Miniature American Shepherd
AffenpinscherRichard A. Strempski Afghan houndHarriette D. BorsuchLucia & Thayer BrownPatricia ClarkKathleen Vrabel
Australian ShepherdNadine Mahan Belgian SheepdogCathy & William Daugherty BloodhoundsMargaret Woznick Border ColliePatricia Benincasa
BrittanyLucia & Thayer Brown Bull TerrierSheila Goffe Bulldog, Harriette D. Borsuch BullmastiffRobin DowdingPam KochubaHelene Nietsch Cavalier King Charles SpanielsKaren Mills-Heron Chow ChowHarriette D. Borsuch CollieMuriel Magda DalmatianKathleen BremerGeri Rosen
Dandie Dinmont TerrierFrance Roozen
Doberman PinscherRosanne AlbertRobert Tendler English CockersFrances Paulin English SettersArdys McElweeHarvey & Jane Wooding English Springer SpanielAlex & Julia Merrimen German Shepherd DogMarilyn & Peter PoodiackEdie Trocki German Shorthaired PointersFrances Paulin German Wirehaired PointersJoy Brewster Golden RetrieverMarianna & William BeardMarilyn & Peter PoodiackFrance RoozenCarol & Harry Wert Gordon SettersArdys McElwee Great DanesPam PearlDiane Taylor
Greater Swiss Mountain DogsJan Purdy GreyhoundPatricia ClarkKathleen Vrabel Irish SetterCynthia Jennings Kerry Blue TerrierCarol & Harry Wert
Lhasa ApsoHarriette D. Borsuch
MalteseIngela Gram
Manchester TerrierCarol & Harry Wert Miniature SchnauzerDon FarleyMartin G. Marks Norwegian ElkhoundsLisa Peterson PapillionNadine Mahan Petit Basset Griffon VendeenMartin & Barbara Horvath PomeraniansJoy Brewster Rhodesian RidgebacksPatricia ClarkDale Stammel Shetland SheepdogMuriel Magda
Shiba InuAdele Gray & Steve Sackter Siberian HuskyPatricia BenincasaAdele Gray & Steve SackterSheila GoffeDebbie StudwellClara Willey SchipperkeDebbie Studwell Tibetan SpanielBillie Ponton Tibetan TerrierRobert F. HenningsNadine MahanMark & Phyllis Shangold West Highland White TerrierChristina Durgin
Newtown Kennel Club Membership List by Breed
