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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Winter 2010
Poodles Shine at Eukanuba * photos: Lisa Croft -Elliott
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Coming Specialties P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS * Note this listing comes from Helen Lee James 2010
March 5, 2010 Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club Mrs Sally Baugniet March 10, 2010. Poodle Club of San Antonio Eugene Blake Obedience Michael Chestee Rally Elizabeth McCarthy March 17, 2010, Heart of America Poodle Club, Thomas Carneal March 19, 2010, Bluebonnet Poodle Club Erika K. Maureau. March 26, 2010 Puget Sound Poodle Club Breed, Clay Williams; Sweepstakes, Katie Campbell March 27, 2010 Watchung Mt. Ken McDermott Designated Specialty at New Brunswick Kennel Club. April 2, 2010. Key to the Sea Poodle Club conformation only Dennis Kniola April 2, 2010 Poodle Club of SouthEast Michigan PM Breed only Mary Lou Kniola April 3, 2010 Key to the Sea Poodle Club Sharon Redmer, Breed, Obedience & Rally April 4, 2010 Poodle Club of SouthEast Michigan Breed Jeffrey Bazel Obed & Rally Del Lunn April 8, 2010 Greater Wichita Poodle Club William Cunningham April 10, 2010. Poodle Obedience Training Club of Greater New York Obed. Betsy Baird and Kathleen Walker Rally, Dawn L Martin April 23, 2010. Washington Poodle Club Teresa Gallo, Breed; Mary Lou McCloskey, Obedience; Dianne Stout, Rally. May 14, 2010 Enchanted Poodle Club AM Show Dr Robert Smith PM Show Mrs. Polly Smith May 21, 2010 Poodle Club of Central Indiana Judges TBA May 21, 2010 Mid Michigan Poodle Club AM Show Scott Wolfe May 21, 2010 Mid Michigan Poodle Club PM Show Nancy Hafner
* Note: If your show is not listed, please contact Helen Lee
James at horselesscarriage8@earthlink.net I list only the shows that she sends me the information on. If the listing is not complete, please contact Helen Lee. Leslie
May 27, 2010 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club AM Show Mrs. M. Aizcorbe Obed Mrs DL Allen PM Show Luis Aizcorbe (no obedience) May 27, 2010 San Bernardino/ Riverside Poodle Club, Mrs Norma Strait May 27, 2010. Poodle Club of Tulsa Helen Tomb-Taylor. Obed., Marilyn Little. May 28, 2010. Panorama Poodle Club of Mt Spokane Norman Patton Obed Larry Tanner June 4, 2010 Poodle Club of Massachusetts Mrs Joan Scott June 24, 2010 Orlando Poodle Club Anne Bolus. Sweeps, Douglas Johnson June 26, 2010 Twin Cities Poodle Club Raymond Bay June 30, 2010 Poodle Club of Oklahoma City Am Show Loraine Boutwell June 30, 2010 Poodle Club of Oklahoma City PM show Elizabeth Muthard July 8, 2010 Poodle Club of Southern California A.M. show, Clay Williams July 8, 2010 Poodle Club of Southern California P.M. show, Karen Graham, New Zealand July 19, 2010 Bluebonnet Poodle Club Tom Carneal Obed. David Haddock & Brian Cleveland; Rally, Sandra Marr July 30, 2010. Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club Breed judge: Charles Arnold. August 4, 2010; Greater Pittsburgh Poodle Club judge, James Hupp . August 4, 2010 Western Reserve Poodle Club PM Carl E. Gomes August 8, 2010. Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans. David R. Miller August 20, 2010 Columbine Poodle Club Susie Osburn, Obed. Janice Anthes September11, 2010 San Diego Poodle Club LM Guerrero September 12, 2010 San Diego Poodle Club Dr Donald Sturz, Jr September 24, 2010 Quinnipiac Poodle Club Mrs. Doris Cozart Obed & Rally Mary Lou McCloskey
Does your Affiliate Club take pride in mentoring new people to the Breed? Let us mentor someone new to the Breed today!
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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Winter 2010
2008-2010 Officers & Committees President:Jack MacGillivray 1st Vice Pres.: Glenna Carlson 2nd Vice Pres.Helen Lee James Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill poodleclubsecy@aol.com Record. Sec.: Joan Scott Treasurer: Scott Olund Variety Representatives Toy:Nancy Hafner Mini: Luis Aizcorbe Standard.: Michael Wahlig
Publicity: Joan McFadden AKC Delegate: Mary Ellen Fishler Show Committee Chairperson: Glenna Carlson Assistant Chairperson: Arthur Foran Performance Events Obedience Chairperson-Ann Mandlebaum Performance Events Agility ChairpersonDebbie West WC/WCX Working Certificate Chairperson- Joyce Carelli Public Education Coordinator Nancy Hafner Judges Education Nancy Hafner Affiliate Club Council: Hlen Lee James PCA Foundation: Exec. Director Tom Carneal PCA Foundation: Coordinator_ Mike Wahlig PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Sally Poindexter poodelclubofamerica@yahoo.com Poodles in America: Editor:Betsey Leedy Breeder Referral: Poodleclubofamerica.org Connie Green-314-997-2711 PCA Home Page Lisa Wolfe pcaupdateinfo@yahoo.com www.poodleclubofamerica.org PCA Information Hal Kinne infopoodleclubofamerica@yahoo.com The Poodle Papers Layout & Graphic design Editor: Leslie Newing Email: lnewing@earthlink.net PCA Email list pca_on_line@yahoo.com
President’s Message:
This will be my last address to you as President of PCA. As many of you know, my personal and work obligations are demanding, and the time required to perform the duties of President is extensive. It is with some reluctance that I step down at this time as there are many important challenges facing PCA today. During the past two years we have concentrated on many important issues involving the internal operations of the Club. Much progress has been made, particularly with regard to our Website, Judges Education, the bylaw revisions, and the transition to a more electronic environment in which to conduct club business. In the future I believe our Club needs to develop a deeper involvement in dog legislation matters, efforts to increase Club membership, and developing new strategies to strengthen and ensure the survival of our affiliate clubs. Our Rescue organization has accomplished remarkable success, and has become the envy of other breed clubs. What a wonderful group under the leadership of Sally Poindexter. The enthusiasm and dedication of this group is exemplary. Accolades to Lisa Wolfe for her work on the PCA website. We are all anxiously awaiting the release of our newly revised website with “members only” section, and a greatly expanded “online store”. Scott Wolfe along with Nancy Haftner have made a very successful team in developing a new and unique approach to Judges education....a program now being taught by Scott and other knowledgeable mentors. With fingers crossed, we will see the publication of PIA - Volume XI before PCA in April thanks to the very extensive and wonderful programming of our database by Deb Parisi and many other volunteers. We also appreciate the devotion of publication and tech whiz Leslie Newing who produces our award winning “Poodle Papers” I cannot leave without expressing a great debt of gratitude to Mike Wahlig as he too leaves the Board. His always thoughtful and reasoned approach to matters has earned the respect of the many Board members that have been privileged to serve with him with over the years. So many make our Club function the way it does....too many to thank. PCA has become a huge and diversified orgainization. Finally, as you all know, the loss of two of our strongest leaders in recent years, Anne Clark and Jackie Hungerland has understandably lead to some political instability within our Club; however, I am confident that as we find our way, the protection and preservation of our breed will always guide our decisions and direction. The common bond that inevitably holds us all together is our love of this versatile and wonderful breed...our breed..... the Poodle. Best Wishes, Jack MacGillivray President
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Roster Update Form First Name ______________MI ___Last Name___________________ Home Address: __________________________City_______________State___ZIP___Work Address: __________________________City_______________State___ZIP___ Phone: H: (__) ___-_______ W: (__) ____-________C: (__)___-_________ Fax: (___) _______Email:___________________________________ Kennel Name: _________________________________________________________ Affiliate Club ______________________ Variety(s) S T M Other ____________________________________________________ “I prefer to conduct Poodle Club of America, Inc., business by electronic Mail.” Signed: ________________________________________________________ Return to:
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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Winter 2010
What’s Where
National Specialty
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Affiliate Club News
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Josephine by Helen King
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List of Judges
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Some thoughts about the Development of a Bloodline by Luis Aizcorbe
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Do’s and don’ts of socialization By Joann Neal
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Working Poodle
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P.C.A.Rescue
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P.C.A. Foundation News
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In Memorium
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Westminster Photo Essay
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AKC Delegates Corner
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PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights to edit all copy and make editorial comments where necessary and deemed appropriate by the editor. PCA reserves the right to refuse items submitted for publication. Written permission must be received and granted by PCA in order to reprint any editorial material. Contributors reserve all rights to their articles and permissions must be granted by them for reprint purposes. © 2007 Poodle Club of America
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Deadline for the next newsletter is May 15 th. Please get your articles to me by that date. Anyone who has an interesting topic that they would like to see in the newsletter, please feel free to email me at lnewing@earthlink.net Leslie Editor of The Poodle Papers
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National Specialty NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OBEDIENCE AND RALLY IN THIS YEAR’S PCA
Theme for 2010 It’s Magic Attention Photographers Forms for applying for permission to shoot at PCA in April can be obtained at :
http://poodleclubofamerica.org/forms/PhotographyApplication2010.pdf Sumitt the on line form to: PCA Show Chair Mrs. Glenna Carlson PCA National Show Chair 2311 Wimbledon Drive East Weslaco, TX 09859 Email: ascot@rgv.rr.com Fax: (956) 973-0939
Just a reminder that this year PCA is offering ALL the Obedience classes now being offered by AKC! This is a much expanded list and includes many more relaxed offerings than have previously been a part of the Obedience competition scene. For instance, Pre-Novice includes all the Novice exercises, but they are all performed on leash, so if your dog is not quite ready to go “unattached”, this is the class for you. Or if your dog is doing well at any level – Novice, Open or Utility – but there is just one exercise that your team hasn’t quite mastered, the Wild Card classes allow you to skip one exercise and get full credit for it! Moreover, as in Rally, handlers are encouraged to praise their dogs and encourage them as they work. Additional commands are penalized but not disqualifying. What a great opportunity to move up from Rally to Obedience1 If you are a Rally enthusiast, how about entering the Novice Brace class? It should be great fun! So look through the offerings and decide which you will choose for you and your Poodle. Experienced handler or new to Obedience and Rally competition, there’s likely to be something new for you to try on Tuesday at PCA. Ann Mandelbaum Obedience/Rally Chairperson
“ Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.”
The Poodle Club of America, Inc., prohibits commercial photography at its events without prior written consent of the Show Chair. For the purposes of this application, a commercial photographer is any one who sells still and/or moving images captured on the grounds of a PCA event on film, videotape, digital video disc or any other medium. The Poodle Papers
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Don’t be late Advertising Deadline for the 2010 78th Anniversary National Specialty Catalog is March 4th, 2010! FULL PAGE WITH PHOTO…..$65 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS………..$15 FULL PAGE, TEXT ONLY.…….$55 HALF PAGE TEXT ONLY……….$40 AFFILIATE CLUBS………………….$40 COMMERCIAL ADS…………………$85 *Need a supportive paw to help put your ad together? Call or E-mail us ASAP Contact Advertising Chairman Mary Lebet at 978-356-5576 - or e-mail hoodpond@comcast.net Raffle Update:
Hi Everyone from the Raffle Committee: Boy can we use your help! As always we need some donations from our wonderful vendors, our wonderful poodle people who are always there for us with their poodle donations, and our great workers who just can’t be beat. At my recent hospital stay I was visited by Senior poodles who happily visit patients We reminisced their past glamorous show days, wonderful exciting hunt days and all the other great things our poodles can do. We can’t let these poodles down.....they are always there for us. With all your help we know we can keep the ball rolling for a great PCA show. We need the help of all the people who gave of their precious time and experience in the past to help us. Our poodles are strong....so are we.....we can do it. PLease send any donations to: Noyes, Mr. & Mrs. Bradford W. (June) (804) 769-2153 851 Chatham Hill Road, St. Stephens Church, VA 23148-2009 E-mail: jbnoyes@earthlink.net June will be accepting the items that need to be mailed to her for the raffle. Thank You, Alice
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A belated Happy Valentine’s Day to all. We celebrated by buying each Poodle a new stuffy – very much appreciated! Can’t Make PCA? The Magic of Streaming Video Brings Ringside Conformation Action To You! If you can’t come to PCA this year, we don’t have the “magic spell” to get you there – but we do think we have come up with an alternative that will enable you to be part of the conformation event excitement from afar! In 2010, the National Show Committee is providing computer based streaming video capability that will enable you to view action “live” from both the Toy/Miniature and Standard ringsides. For those who can’t watch the streaming video “live” because of busy schedules or time zone complications, you will also have the opportunity to view the streaming video at your convenience through a special option called “DVR” or Digital Video Recording. DVR makes it possible to make the high resolution video available for viewing up to 36 hours after the show closes on Friday – so you can view at your convenience Both services are provided on a fee basis. The quality of the high resolution quality you receive is contingent on the technical capabilities of your computer and your online service provider. You can test your connectivity by visiting http:// pca.showdogvideopros.com and clicking on the sample video. On the same page you will find all the information necessary to place your order or to ask questions about the service. Horse show fanciers have told us that streaming video from major horse show venues has been available as a free service for some time. This is not a capability that dog shows have used “live” because we do not have the levels of sponsorship or advertising revenues available at this time to cover our costs. Consequently, we must charge a fee. PCA’s National Specialty has always had appeal to international audiences as well as Poodle lovers across the United States. By providing access to live streaming video at about the price of a seat at ringside, we hope to open the door to an audience that normally would not have access to the show excitement until the edited DVD’s become available a month or two following the show. For more information regarding this service, visit http:// showdogvideopros.com or access the site via the PCA website and the National Specialty page. We have a judge change. David Lewis will not be able to join us as Veterans Sweepstakes judge due to family obliga-
tions. Replacing David will be Patty Proctor, breeder, handler and now AKC field rep. Patty is very excited to be with us and we are delighted to have her. Our new arrangements with the many fine hotels in Salisbury are working out very well. Reservations can be made at any of the participating hotels on PCA’s website, National Specialty Hotels page through the Wicomico Housing Bureau A few hotels must be contact individually. That list is available on PCA’s website at the end of the hotel listing. Anyone who usually had the Hotel Coordinator make their reservations for PCA in the past and has not received a hotel confirmation for this year, please notify me at ascot@rgv. rr.com or 956-973-0927 so that no one’s reservation will be missed. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Greatest Poodle show on Earth! It will soon be time to shake out the magic carpets and shine the Aladdin lamps for PCA – IT’S MAGIC will soon be a reality. Enjoy your POODLES – they are MAGIC! Glenna Carlson National Show Chairman
News from Arthur: PCA 2010 - It’s Magic! If you haven’t yet made your hotel reservations for the April Nationals, it’s time to try out a little Internet magic. Thanks to Wicomico County Tourism’s Housing Bureau, through April 9th you can make room reservations for 10 participating, Poodle-friendly hotels directly from the PCA Web site. These hotels have blocked rooms for PCA Week that are not available by calling the hotel directly or using other online reservation systems. To make your reservation online, just go to www.poodleclubofamerica.org/pcanational.htm and scroll down to the Book a Hotel link. Three additional hotels - Best Western, Marriott Residence Inn and Country Inn & Suites -still require that you call them directly. We will try to get them onboard for 2011. And there’s even more “hotel magic” this year. Over the summer and fall, we worked hard with Sandy Fulton and her great staff at Wicomico County Tourism to establish great working relationships with Salisbury’s hotel community. This year, a record-breaking 12 hotels have agreed to accept Poodle guests, many without a pet fee. Many hotels
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Salisbury in February - Hope it melts before we get there in April!
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have also agreed to host PCA’s hotel monitors, to make sure that Poodles will continue to be welcome in future years. Andy Kress, known to National Specialty attendees as the “Voice of PCA,” has agreed to be our chief hotel monitor. Thanks, Andy! If you thought last year’s Web cam coverage of breed judging was magical, just wait till you see PCA on live streaming video! To make this magic possible, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center upgraded their network and, in January, Irv Krukenkamp of Show Dog Video Pros and I went to Salisbury to conduct an on-site test of the system. Kathy stayed home to test the other end of the connection, and all concerned deemed it “good to go.” One word of caution to those planning to attend in person: there will be a “live mike” at both rings, so please be aware and be polite. But who’s on first? Live video is great, but who is that brown dog? Just download the Adobe Acrobat catalog file from www.infodog.com to see the entries in the Specialty Show (and the Obedience and Rally Trials). MB-F reports they’ll make the catalog available at their InfoDog Web site on Tuesday, April 27th. How’s this for hospitality? Because there’s no view of the rings from the Hospitality Suite, we’ve arranged for a little more magic. This year, a 42 “ flat screen TV will give those in the Hospitality Suite live images of both rings from the streaming video cameras. The “magicians” that turned this wish into reality are the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center staff and Irv Krukenkamp of Show Dog Video Pros.
Take a seat! There will be a few more reserved seats available this year, and they’re all front-row. Richard Lehman, PCA’s PayPal Wizard, has re-vamped the online reservation process, and it’s easier than ever. Just go to www.poodleclubofamerica.org/operational/2010/pages/ReservedSeats. html , click on the seat you want and check out with PayPal. It doesn’t take a magician to know what works! In 2010, we’ll continue the successful initiatives of 2009, including Vendor Bingo, expanded indoor x-pen capacity, pre-paid RV parking, and a one-stop Ticket Table for purchasing and picking up luncheon, dinner and reserved seating tickets. Wicomico County Tourism’s kiosk will make an encore appearance, presenting information, valuable coupons, and maps featuring local restaurants, merchants and cultural locations. I look forward to seeing you at this year’s magical PCA Nationals. Good luck and safe travels! Arthur Foran
“ The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.”
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Affiliate Club News Poodle Club of Tulsa Officers 2010 For 2010, our officers are as follows:
The list of Officers and Board Members for the coming year of 2010 for the Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club:
President: Mary Linda Yeakey, barbicanpoodles@ cox.net (918) 749-0391, 3113 S. Florence Ave, Tulsa OK 74105 Vice President: Ann Wheeler, nipigon@cox.net (918) 316-7888 Corresponding Secretary: Ann Wheeler, nipigon@cox. net (918) 316-7888, 14643 E. 11th Place, Tulsa OK 74108 Recording Secretary: Tricia Files, triciafiles@hotmail. com (918) 252-3456, (918) 770-6423 Treasurer: Susan Lewis, suzanno1@sbcglobal.net (918) 663-2560, (918) 636-6231 Breeder Referral: Mary Linda Yeakey Rescue Chairman: Susan Wagner, 22poodles@cox.net, (918) 346-7121 Let me know if you need anything else in order to update PCA’s files. Best, Ann Wheeler
OFFICERS President ....................Rita Datema 1428 Hands Pike Covington, KY 41017 859.743.0219 Vice President..............Karen Lykes 2518 Briarcliffe Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45212 513.841.2231 Secretary.................. Jan Elwert 2497 Cranbrook Drive Cincinnati, OH 45231 513.825.3784 Treasurer.....................Holly Schroth 3574 kirchling Road Hamilton, OH 45013 513.738.2813 DIRECTORS
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club. Our membership elected a slate of officers and board members on February 16, 2010: President--Cathryn Catelain Vice President--Roberta Gilson Secretary--Susanne Nash Treasurer--Susan Preuss Board Members--Jaci Bowman, Dorrit Diehl, Lora DeSombre, Jean Lazarus, John Pittman, Katy Kinowski and Past President, Sally Flunker
Past President............Joanne Steele 1867 Cole Farm Lane Loveland, OH 45140 513.697.8585 Board Member............Bonnie Falath 6661 Greenfield Woods Cincinnati, OH 45224 513.541.7162 Board Member............Marianne Donohue 5719 Belmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45224 513.681.5484
The club is planning on holding obedience/rally trials on June 26, 2010. Our conformation summer speciality show on July 30, 2010. Chuck Arnold is the breed judge. Lastly, PCA WC, WCX tests will be held in August. Additional information can be found on the website.
Board Member............John Datema 1428 Hands Pike Covington, KY 41017 859.356.1970
Cathy Catelain, President catlin012001@yahoo.com
Submitted by: Jan Elwert
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MEDALLION CRISIS
From Helen Lee James
Throughout the years, Poodle Club of America has offered a quality award to each Affiliate Club to offer at one of their independent specialty events per year to the entry winning Best-Of-Breed, provided that the award was properly listed in the premium list for the specialty show. Over time the prize has varied in size and type and for the past 10 years or so it has been a sterling silver medallion.
During this season many of us are looking back at what we have accomplished in the past year and what we hope to accomplish in the coming years. Many of our clubs, both all breed and specialty organizations, have taken actions which they would not have foreseen 10 years ago. Who could have predicted that we would have so many specialty clubs now giving two specialty events on the same day in the same location? The ability to do this has provided a solution to our diminishing resources and should make all of us look back with appreciation upon our dog shows in the past when we were able to relax and appreciate our surroundings, our dogs, and all of our fellow exhibitors.
Our previous supplier of medallions is no longer in business perhaps due to the prevailing financial crisis. We are facing a zero inventory and a wait time of ten The present frantic atmosphere has increased everyone’s weeks or more before we can hope for a delivery of a stress level. The applications for the specialty shows which I receive are an indication that the individual filling out the new supply from a new supplier. We are negotiating with a reputable firm with a history of integrity and artistic superiority. We have supplied them with examples of what we expect based upon our traditional logo, photographs, and line drawings. We hope to hear from them in the next few days with pictures and specifications in addition to a possible delivery date.
application may have been under an increased amount of stress. I have some suggestions which may be of help. First of all, give yourself plenty of time. If you have never done this before, PCA offers a clearly worded instruction sheet which may be downloaded along with the application blank from our PCA website. Click on “Affiliate Clubs” and you will find the application.
We can only apologize to our Clubs and their exhibitors for the disappointment and inconvenience and promise to do all possible to expedite the process.
Note that there is a definite timetable stated and that your application must, be received by PCA 24 weeks prior to the closing date of your event. This is also the time when your application must, without question, be in AKC’s office. Your application to AKC will not be approved until PCA approval is received. And there is a schedule of fines to be assessed by AKC to clubs which do not file applications to AKC in a timely manner. The amount of the fine is dependent upon the time elapsed from the final date when the application was due.
Helen Lee James Second Vice President Poodle Club America
By submitting your application on time you are allowing time for your show date to be publicized both by AKC and by PCA.
Affiliate Clubs will be offered a certificate to present to the Best of Breed winner which shall then be mailed to the 2nd Vice President and receive in return the medallion when available.
New Poodle Judges Thomas Tracy-Santa Rosa, CA Dr. Dale Simmons-Beaverton, OR
The PCA website has proven to be a wonderful resource for the publication of the Affiliate Club news and show dates. There have been numerous occasions when an application comes in too late to be publicized in a current issue of Poodle Papers but may have a chance to be inserted into the Affiliate Club calendar of coming specialty events. Secondly, make a copy of the application, fill it out, proof read it, make the necessary corrections, and then fill out a second copy to send to PCA. It is very difficult to read an
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application which has been handwritten in great haste with items crossed out, misspelled, or the wrong boxes checked as to which classes are being offered. Please try to have the names of your judges available on that application. If you write “To Be Announced” then you are depriving your club and PCA of the opportunity to advertise and to attract exhibitors. Some of the applications received do not have the names of the judges and, in some cases these are never supplied to PCA. However, please note that the names of the judges and their assignment must be received by AKC at least 18 weeks before the closing of entries. Double check to make sure that the catalog from your last event has been sent to PCA. It is a required part of your file and an indication of the interest and support your club may receive from the breeders and exhibitors in your area. Frequently, the Secretary or the Show Chairman assigns this task to someone else on the Show Committee and it is not taken care of. On the day of your show put aside the catalog for AKC ( if it is not sent electronically), for PCA, one for each of your judges, and one or more for your Club records. Another item of interest is your current membership list. We need to know if your members are actively breeding, exhibiting, and supporting your club through their entries and activities. A serious requirement is that your club be in good standing and dues have been paid for the current year. Dues are due and payable on or before March 1 of each year and any individual or Affiliate Club whose dues have not been paid within 60 days of this date will be in arrears and their request for approval will be denied. And, as always, if your club or any of its members has suggestions to offer which will be helpful to any of us, please do not hesitate to offer them. Best wishes to all, Helen Lee James Second Vice President HOW TO USE THE TABLE of CORRESPONDING DATES Every club’s Show Chairman and Secretary should have a “Table of Corresponding Dates”. Most clubs hold shows on the same weekend each year. By referring to this document and finding the corresponding weekend previously used or to be used in the future, it is possible to make plans, rent the show site, and hire judges for future events.
You may download a long reaching “Corresponding Date Table” by logging on to the AKC Web Site, find “Downloadable Forms”, and scroll on down to “ Conformation Events” where you will find the form. Print it out and make sure your Show Committee has copies. The information in this document is arranged in columns across the top by years and by the “Dog Event Week” on the far left. The first Dog Event weekend is the first weekend to occur in which Saturday’s date is neither January 1 nor January 2. In the column marked “2010” for this reason, we find the first Dog Event weekend is January 9 and 10. Let us project AKC’s requirement that show applications be received no later than 24 weeks prior to the close of entries. My All Breed Club has a show date of the 36th weekend. This year the date is September 11 and 12. If I calculate the time for the closing of entries (no later than noon on the third Wednesday before the show) which would be August 25, 2010, and then If I count back 24 weeks I find that our show application must be received by AKC no later than March 10, 2010. It is an educational experience to review the Secretary’s pages in past issues of the AKC Gazette. The various clubs which have been fined are listed and the amount of the fine is also listed. At the present time, one of the most frequent offenses is the late submission of a date application. The penalty, at present, is a $50 fine plus $10 for each week after the deadline. There is also the information that “the amount of fines are increased for repeat offenses by the same party”. And it is the date of submission by the Affiliate Club to AKC which counts. It is not the date when the application is approved by PCA. All of the applications and specialty dates submitted to PCA are approved and e-mailed to AKC as quickly as possible and dependent upon whether or not the Second Vice President has been out of town and out of the office. The applications from the Affiliate Clubs should be in AKC files before the approval is received from PCA. We hope that this explanation will be of assistance to Affiliate Clubs in making long-range plans and filing the necessary documents on time and without a fine. Should you have questions, please advise. Best regards to all, Helen Lee James
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NEW 4 POODLE SHOWS
Poodle Club Of Southeast Michigan (1 show) Key To The Sea Poodle Club (2 show) st
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April 2, 2010
Breed Judges: Mrs. Mary Lou Kniola Mr. Dennis Kniola
Key To The Sea Poodle Club April 3, 2010
Breed Judge: Mrs. Sharon Redmer Obedience & Rally Judge: Mrs. Sharon Redmer
Poodle Club Of Southeast Michigan April 4, 2010
Breed Judge: Mr. Jeffery Bazel Obedience & Rally Judge: Mr. Del Lunn Held in the Toledo Kennel Club Bldg. Secretary KSPC: Joyce Wilson 419-866-5622 astrae@bex.net Show Secretary: Judy King 419-476-9255 jkrumors@juno.com
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by Helen King
Josephine has been the top agility standard Poodle every year except last year when she took many months There are special dogs and then there are special dogs. off after having major surgery for eating glass. JoseTo have a once in a lifetime dog is truly a wonderful phine loves her food and would eat anything that might thing. Our standard Poodle, Josephine, ADCH MACH have been in contact with food. She knocked a plate 5 Teller Hollywood Dream, MXF, CD, MAD, CGC is off the counter that shattered in a million pieces and not only our once in a lifetime dog, she was also that she ingested glass along with the food it had once confor her original owner, the late Lisa Greene. tained. She bounced back from her surgery and went on to MACH 4 and then, only 5 months later, MACH Josephine was Lisa’s first dog. Not just her first agil- 5. Many dogs get the 20 double Qs required before the ity or obedience dog, but her first dog! Lisa had been 750 points (you get one point for every second the dog treated for breast cancer and wanted something to do runs below standard course time - sct). Josephine has to fill up her time and give her a purpose. He decided nearly 9,000 lifetime points. That is enough for MACH on a dog. She found Josephine’s breeder, Janice Teller- 12! West and the rest, as they say, is history. Josephine beat many Border Collies (fast ones too) in Lisa always said she “fell in with a ‘bad’ crowd.” By her career. Her speed on course was legendary and left that she meant that she was fortunate to find trainers many a competitor shaking their heads and unhappy to early in her agility career who really knew what they have been beaten by an old man and a Poodle. At 10, were doing when it came to agility training. Lisa did an amazing job training Josephine for agility, the breed ring and obedience. Josephine was shown in the breed ring for a brief time and picked up 2 points. There was not enough time for her to do conformation, obedience and agility so her conformation career was cut short to allow time for performance. With no former dog or training experience at all, Lisa put a CD on Josephine and two legs towards her CDX! With Lisa running her, Josephine became the youngest standard Poodle to reach MACH (Master Agility Champion) and was one of only 6 dogs to make the finals of the AKC Agility National Championships from thousands of dogs that compete every year to get to Nationals. Quite an accomplishment indeed! Lisa did an incredible job with Josephine. Lisa’s health began to go downhill and she never ran in agility again after she and Josephine got their first MACH together. Lisa asked if we would take two of her three dogs. We agreed and my husband Mel began to run Josephine in agility. Mel was new to agility at the time and Josephine was the perfect dog to teach
her career is winding down but her enthusiasm for the game is still as high as ever. This year, Josephine not only became the first standard Poodle in history to reach MACH 5 but only the third standard Poodle to achieve a MACH AND an ADCH (the USDAA agility championship)!
Josephine excels in everything she does from dock diving to obedience to agility to herding to anything else is asked of her. She is a tireless swimmer and retriever and will work all day long. The only thing she won’t do cont. on page 15 The Poodle Papers
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are the obstacles in her victory laps after her MACH or ADCH runs. She knows the run is over and she wants her treats! She is a dream dog in every way and we love her very much. From Mel King (Helen’s Husband) “Lucky for me Josephine can read numbers. I don’t know how many times she has saved the run when I have tried to mess it up. At the last split-second she can change direction to go the correct way when I’ve miscued a turn or obstacle. She’ll let me know I have screwed up too. “Woof” (Tell me sooner Grampa). She always tries her hardest for me. If it wasn’t for me, she’d Q every time. Her funniest behavior is when we do a MACH victory lap. She’ll refuse to do most of the obstacles. “I know the run is over Grampa. Where’s my treat?” I enjoy running Jose the most of all our dogs. I’ll be very sad when she can’t do “Jility” any more and she’ll be very sad too. She loves it so much and I love her. She is truly a great dog.” ADCH MACH 5 Teller Hollywood Dream, MXF, CD, MAD, CGC
“ Cautious, careful people, always casting about to preserve their reputation and social standing, never can bring about a reform. Those who are really in earnest must be willing to be anything or nothing in the world’s estimation, and publicly and privately, in season and out, avow their sympathy with despised and persecuted ideas and their advocates, and bear the consequences.” SUSAN B. ANTHONY
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Judges list for All Poodles Sandra Goose Allen Charles Arnold Luis Aizcorbe Maria Aizcorbe Rosalie Anderson Clover Allen John Allen Ralph Ambrosio Letty Larson Afong Barbara Dempsey Alderman Daniel Augustus Larry Abbott Vikki Abbott Christine Saylers Anderson Janet Allen Karin B Ashe Gary L Andersen Robert Banghart Sally Ray Baugniet Luc Boileau Wayne Bousek Raymond Bay Maxine Beam Edd Bivin Carmen Blankenship John Booth Mildred Bryant Danny Bussard Donna Buxton Kenneth Buxton Albert Bianchi Eugene Blake Catherine Bell Fred Bassett Eldon Bishop Robert Berndt Lorraine Boutwell Wayne Brower Lewis Bayne Reinaldo Burgos Thomas Baldwin Allen Buckner Harold Brizee Virginia Buchanan Sara Barkley Keith Bates Terry Berrios C Michael Benson George Boulton Janice Bounds Maralyn Busse
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Richard Beauchamp Kathy Beliew Eva Berg Kenneth Berg William Bergum Rosemarie Blood Richard Bauer Carole Beattie Arlene Benko Michelle Billings Vera Halpin Bistrim Colleen Brossard Harriet Borsuch Nancy Byrd Jeffery Bazell Susan St John Brown Irving Bonios
Susan Carr Stephen Campbell Lee Canalizo Jordan Chamberlain William Cunningham Arlene Czech Clay Coady WL ‘Wick’ Carter Debbie Campbell Anne Catterson Gloria Coleman David Cook Timothy Catterson Connie Clapp Thomas Carneal Mary Ellen Compagnon Anitra Cuneo Beverly Capstick Bonnie Linnell Clark Noreen Cartwright Gloria Cochrane Doris Cozart Monica Canestrini Richard Camacho John Connolly Houston Clark Toddie Clark Jon Cole Peggy Dillard Carr Robert Clyde Debbie Cozart Gayle Gold Creasman Dana Cline Jeannine Dowell Michael Dachel
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Barbara Furbush Jean Fournier Larry Fitch Joan Frailey Kenneth Falconi William Ferrera Rose Ellen Fetter Jane Forsyth Robert Forsyth Raymond Filburn Helen Miller Fisher Grace Fritz Alfred Ferruggiaro Samuel Gardner Patricia Gellerman Gloria Glisson Theresa Goldman Joseph Gregory Bonnie Guggenheim Timothy Garrison R Doreen Gordin Kathleen Grosso Vincent Grosso Wayne Gurin Cathy Gish Sue Goldberg Joan Goldstein Carl Gomes Randy Garren Mrs. Tomas Gomez Hazel Gregory Gloria Geringer Jack Grimes Lou Guerrero Corky Gauger Pam Goldman Peter Green Mrs. Lesley Hiltz William Holbrook Vandra Huber Warren Hudson Dawn Hansen Julie Holm Stephen Hubble Arley Hussin Michael Heflin James Ham Anne Hier Clinton Harris Sheila Hobson James Hupp Stephen Hurt
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Clinton Harris Robert Hutton Robert Hall Patricia Hastings Virginia Hampton Bernhard Helfrich Rodney Herner Rita Holloway Roy Holloway Sherwood Harris Mrs Bob Humphrey Joyce Hadden Robert Hetherington Jr Paula Hartinger Roger Hartinger Shelley Hennessey Robert High Ann Hearn Peggy Haas Steve Hayden Florise Hogan Nancy Smith Hafner Marion M. Hodesson Peggy Hauk Lydia Coleman Hutchinson Dorothy O Hutchinson Carolyn Herbel Norman Herbel Patricia Hertok Wayne Harmon John Ioia Robert Indeglia Helen Lee James Janet Jackson Janet Allen Jacobsen Shirley Justus Victor Joris Robert Jacobsen Bradley Jenkins Margaret Carol Jeffrey Richard Jeffrey Joseph Joly Ray Johnson Mark Kennedy Vernelle Kendrick Gilbert Kahn David Krough Barbara Keenan Kathleen Kolbert Keke Kahn Jane Kay
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Margaretta Patterson-Kauffman Ruth Prehn Norman Patton Marilyn Pauley Pamela Peat Samuel Peacock Gerald Penta June Penta Murrel Purkhiser Janice Pardue Madeline Patterson Sally Poole Roy Prado Bessie Pickens Dana Plonkey Joanne Paulk Roger Prichard Angela Porpora William Russell Mary Roudebush Donnelle Richards Leornard Reppond Kay Radcliffe John Ramirez Timothy Robbins Jacqueline Rayner Stephen Regan Bruce Rathburn Sharon Ann Redmer Herbert Rosen Leslie Ann Russell Dana Read Anthony Rosato Maureen Russo Lee Anthony Reasin Margaret Young Renihan Carol Reisman Margaret Reed Karen Rockwell Don Rogers Charles Robinson Bernice Richardson James Reynolds Sharon Sparks Joan P Scott Robert Sharp Donald Sturz Philip Schneider Jean Sheehy Harry Smith Jacqueline Stacy Terry Stacy Linda Sigle
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Ralph Sweet Francine Schwartz Frank Sabella Linda Sciacca-Tilka Richard Sedlack Ann Sergio Ann Summa Helen Winski-Stein George Lucas Betsey Leedy Elaine Ann Lindhorst Terri Lyddon Elaine Lessig James Lester Barbara Ann Langlois Ralph Lemke Linda Lewin Betty Leininger Peggy Lloyd Glen Lajinski Charles Long Linda Lloyd Patricia Laurens Lynne Myall Mary Ellen Meyer Bonnie Mueller Dolores Maltz Dorothy Macdonald Florence Males Richard Martinez Marilyn Mayfield Andrew Mills Rodney Merry Bart Miller Denny Mounce Erika Moureau Elizabet Muthard Janice Mercer Judy English Murray Lester Mapes Charlotte Clem McGowan Madeline Miller Karen McFarlane Rick Miller Jack MacGillivray Grace Moran Michael Manning Dorothy Martin Richard Mullen Diane Malenfant Malcolm Moore Gareth Morgan-Jones Molly Martin
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Laurence Terricone Marjorie Tuff Carolyn Thomas Elizabeth Trainor Mary Elizabeth Turney Marcia Tucker Carolyn Taylor Shirley Thomas Sari Brewster-Tietjen Donald Teague Helen Tomb-Taylor Dorothy Taylor Jon J Thompson Thomas Tracy Links Tilka R. William Taylor Paul (Pogo) Thomann Kristie Trivilino William Usherwood Marjorie Underwood Shirley Uphouse Terill Udenberg Darryl Vice Sally Vilas George Vukich Zell von Pohlman Lorene Vickers-Smith Cindy Vogels Chuck Winslow Frank Wolaniuk Sandra Walker Randy Weckman Scott Wolfe Frank Washabaugh Barbara Wood Judy Webb Ruth Winston Sue Woodle Rick Weyrich Lois Wolf White Robert Widden Dorothy Welsh Madison Weeks Elliot Weiss Sue Weiss Anna Wanner Joe C Walton Sandy Wheat Mary B White Alice Watkins Clay Williams
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Eukanuba Results: Toys Toy Group - 1st Place CH Smash Jp Moon Walk Best of Variety CH Smash Jp Moon Walk Best of Opposite Sex CH Cache’s Lady Olivia De Plata Best Bred By in Breed/Variety CH Cache’s Lady Olivia De Plata Best of Winners Smash Jp Rock It Man Winners Bitch Smash Jp Lollipop Winners Dog Smash Jp Rock It Man Award of Excellence CH Sharbelle Greg-Mar Glory Gala Sharbelle Take A Chance On Me Miniatures Best of Variety Reignon Francesca Best of Opposite Sex CH Splash Di Caprio Best Bred By in Breed/Variety Reignon Francesca
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Best of Winners Reignon Francesca Winners Bitch Reignon Francesca Winners Dog Clarion Camelot Persuasion Award of Excellence CH Alegria Shamus CH Poof’s Divalicious Standards Non-Sporting Group - 1st Place CH Dawin Spitfire Non-Sporting Group - 1st Place Bred by Exhibitor CH Unique Jewel Of The Crown Best of Variety CH Dawin Spitfire Best of Opposite Sex CH Penndragon Masaniello Best Bred By in Breed/Variety CH Unique Jewel Of The Crown Best of Winners Elektra Blue Skies Rhapsody Winners Bitch CH Unique Jewel Of The Crown Winners Dog Elektra Blue Skies Rhapsody Award of Excellence CH Brighton Lakeridge In The Hamptons CH COTIAN LUV THE NITE LIFE CH Cabernet’s Caught Red Handed CH Unique Anticipation Results from AKC website*
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Dear PCA Members, The 2010-2012 PCA Nominating Committee Slate For our Board of Governors again is: President -
Helen Lee James
1st Vice Pres. -
Glenna Carlson
2nd Vice Pres -
Peggy McDill
Corres. Secy -
Kay Tripp
Rec. Secy -
Joyce Carelli
Treasurer -
Scott Olund
Publicity Chair -
Luis Aizcorbe
Toy Rep -
Joan Scott
Mini Rep -
Nancy Hafner
Std. Rep -
Joan McFadden
Delegate -
Mary Ellen Fishler
Note: Additional nominations of eligible individual members in good standing may be made by written petition addressed to and received by the Corresponding Secretary at least seven weeks prior (March 12,2010) to the biennial election meeting (April 30,2010) signed by twenty members in good standing and accompanied by the written acceptance of each such additional nominee signifying his/her willingness to be a candidate. Respectfully submitted, Peggy A. McDill Corresponding Secretary The Poodle Club of America, Inc. www.poodleclubofamerica.org The Poodle Papers
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Please join the Board of Governors in welcoming the following new members to Poodle Club of America Mr. Daniel Augustus Halcyon (610) 349 2309 426 5th Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Miniatures Email: daniel18018@yahoo.com
No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or member dog show, except for dogs entered in the Miscellaneous Class unless it is either individually registered in the AKC Stud Book, or individually registered with a foreign registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration. A dog with an AKC limited Registration shall be ineligible to be entered in a breed competition in a licensed or member dog show. An unregistered dog with an acceptable foreign registration that is individually registered with a foreign registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration may, without special AKC approval, be exhibited in licensed or member dog shows that are held not later than 30 days after the date of the first licensed or member dog show in which the dog was exhibited, but only provided that the individual foreign registration and name of the country of birth, are shown on the entry form; and provided further that the same name (which in the case of a foreign-registered dog must be the name on the foreign registrations) is used for the dog each time.
Mr. Dewitt Bolden Bold’N Enchanted Poodle Club (707) 495 1529 6367 Sonoma Mountain Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Miniatures Email: dewittbolden@yahoo.com Bernice (Bernie) Cano Belstar Poodles Enchanted Poodle Club (505) 836-5329 4924 Star Kachina NW Albuquerque, NM 87180 Toys Email: belstarpdl@msn.com Mr. & Mrs. Ray (Sharon) Stevens Sharbelle San Diego Poodle Club (760) 806-1298 29920 Margale Lane Vista, CA 92084 Toys & Standards Email: sharbellepoodles@aol.com Gina Wieser Soujourner Tampa Bay Poodle Club (816) 386 9995 717 Cherry St. Weston, MO 64098 Toys Email: ginawieser@aol.com Respectfully submitted, Peggy McDill
Info for All Exhibitors in 2010 and Beyond! Exhibitor Rule Changes Chapter 11, Section 1.
No dog that has not been individually registered with The American Kennel Club when first exhibited in a licensed or member dog show shall be eligible to be exhibited in any licensed or member dog show that is held more than 30 days after the date of the first licensed or member dog show in which it was exhibited, unless the dog’s individual AKC registration number is shown on the entry form, or unless the owner has received from The American Kennel Club an extension notice in writing authorizing further entries of the dog for a specified time with its individual foreign registration number. No such extension will be granted unless the owner can clearly demonstrate, in a letter addressed to the Show Records Department of The American Kennel Club requesting such extension, that the delay in registration is due to circumstances for which he is not responsible. Such extension notice will be void upon registration of the dog or upon expiration of the period for which the extension has been granted if that occurs earlier, but upon application further extensions may be granted. * http://www.akc.org/rules/exhibit_rule_change.cfm
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Alan Waterman Grooming Seminar March 27-28, 2010 Syracuse, NY Alan Waterman is offering a two day, hands on seminar that will teach you everything you need to know to groom and show a poodle. Everyone from novice to pros will benefit from this seminar. About the instructor Alan Waterman has been showing poodles since the 1960’s. He has been a full time professional handler since 1985. He has handled dogs to over 25 all breed Best In Shows from 6 of the 7 groups. Alan is the only groomer to teach Show Poodle grooming in the United States . Cost is $200 for the two day seminar or $125 for one day. Auditing spots are available for $75 per day. Space is limited so reserve your spot early. Registration due by 3/6/2010 For more information go to www.alamanhandling.com or email alaman10@aol.com
SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BLOODLINE by Luis Aizcorbe
fully established; however, the search for that particular trait we desire, present in a different bloodline, more often than not becomes a costly tradeoff that nets more losses than gains. I call out-crossing the necessary evil of a breeding program. It should be used sparingly and only after careful research.
Obviously, line- breeding is not the magical wand During my stay at Salisbury for the PCA Na- that guarantees success in the breeding of dogs. It is a tional last year, I got involved in a conversation about method that cannot draw from where there is not. Linebreeding with a Standard Poodle breeder during which breeding ( and to a greater extent in-breeding) fixes and she volunteered that due to concerns about hereditary strengthens what is there; both good and bad. That is problems within the variety, she felt the need to curtail why the quality of foundation stock is so important and her breeding program and to limit it to out-crossing. the aspirations of those that start a breeding program This last statement struck a cord, as I admire the dogs with faulty stock, holding on to the expectation of breedbred by this lady, but strongly believe line-breeding ing serious faults and genetic problems out are bound is the breeding philosophy to follow for the develop- to fail. Mine fields are bound to pop up along the way, ment of a quality, recognizable, consistent, and endur- so what is the point to start a breeding program handicapped? Breeding dogs is like walking a tight rope…. ing family of dogs. but with a net underneath. There are second chances, Please understand, I am not implying that there and good breeders have the sense and strength of charis no place for out-crossing. An occasional, judicious acter to take advantage of them. If an outside breeding out-cross can work wonders in adding needed attri- is a failure, don’t keep the resulting offspring for breedbutes to a line. Once a breeding program is success- ing. Do not incorporate the stud’s bloodline into your cont. on page 23 The Poodle Papers
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cont. from page 22 breeding program. If your bitch keeps producing testicle problems, or mouth problems, or any other serious hereditary problem, do not breed her again and make sure she doesn’t appear in your dogs’ pedigrees. One thing is for sure: “YOU CANNOT FOOL MOTHER NATURE”. That is why it is much easier to breed a couple of Best in Show winners, especially if sufficient resources are available, than to create an enduring line of dogs that commands the respect of most over a period of years.
Miniature Poodles who had owned her since she was a puppy. She already was the proven dam of two champions from her only litter. A long distance friendship developed between my mother in Havana and the bitch’s breeder, who was grateful and proud that the bitch had become a top winner under our ownership. Four years later my family moved to Miami. I then decided to linebreed our bitch her next season as she was getting on years, and I knew this would be her last mating. Castro’s revolution had turned our lives upside down and dogs were hardly a priority those days. I just knew that a previous outcross to a beautiful dog we owned had Breeding decisions are colored by the individual not been successful; so I decided to go with the greatcharacteristics of the specimens each breeder is deal- est winning dog the line had ever produced up to that ing with; their pedigrees, genetic considerations within time, a dog sired by our bitch’s brother. My rationale each breed and/or variety and bloodline, and the test- at the time was that a close breeding between two top ing information available at the time. Within certain pa- winners was bound to produce an even better dog than rameters, some of which were touched on before, there the parents. Now I know how flawed my thinking was, are various ways to achieve success in this regard, and but it worked. My expectations were not only fulfilled, what I have to offer in this article is based on my per- they were exceeded; and from that point on, I was resonal experiences as the breeder of black and occasion- luctant to undertake any radical changes in my breeding ally brown Miniature Poodles. philosophy. Breeding the offspring to a bitch with 3/4 the same bloodline and 1/4 English breeding preMost of us are familiar with the statement made served the many qualities of the previous generations by Mrs. Jean Lyle of Wycliffe Standards when she while adding a touch of elegance. Dogs from the two proclaimed : “ JUST ONE BITCH’ THAT’S ALL IT last generations already had the quality to compete with TAKES” in reference to the fact that the Wycliffe line and often defeat some of the top Miniature Poodles in descended completely from her foundation bitch, Ch. the country. Carillon Michelle. In my experience, the importance of an outstanding foundation bitch cannot be overstated. My purpose in sharing my personal experiences It is probably the most important step in developing a in dog breeding is neither to brag about any success I successful breeding program. I know this first hand, as may have had, nor to lament the failures, but to share every Miniature Poodle we have ever bred, comes from the experiences that colored those opinions expressed one foundation bitch. in this article. During the early years my decisions were made on gut feeling and common sense based on the Top foundation bitches do not necessarily have to information available; and also a growing conviction of be fancy nor particularly eye catching. I would rather what I wanted my dogs to look like.. It must be pointed have them strong in the basics such as structure, sound out that our foundation bitch’s breeder was honest, and movement, good coat and feet, proper type, and a head always willing to share information about the line. Her more noticeable for proper planes than for refinement candor was of great value to us during those years. As and length. Above all, an outstanding foundation bitch flawed as my rationale may have been in making my must be genetically sound, and in this day and age test- first breeding decision in this country; in retrospect, ed in every way possible, with favorable results. it was the right call. To this day I am a firm believer that the characteristics of the line should be reinforced Our foundation bitch was acquired during 1955, before becoming adventurous and dealing with the unfollowing the advice of a well known Toy Poodle breed- known. A lot of luck was involved. Originally, there er who had seen her and who vouched for her quality was no testing available that I was aware of. PRA was and for the honesty and dedication of her breeder She not discovered until years later. The foundation bitch’s was not purchased from her breeder; instead she was cont. on page 24 acquired from a well known breeder of mainly white The Poodle Papers
Page 24 cont. from page 23 PRINCIPLES reprinted from “The Complete Bull Tergrandson was the first one of our dogs checked for PRA rier” by Ernest Eberhard, written in 1957, reprinted in and hips. From that point on every adult we owned was the December,2009 (Stud) issue of POODLE VARIchecked yearly for eyes and had their hips certified. ETY. It is a gem. Considering the year when the list was originally published and the fact that it contained Out-crossing finally came successfully into the some breed specific statements, I could not believe how picture when a bitch that visited for breeding caught my much I agreed with Mr.Eberhard’s opinions. Followeye. She came from some of the most popular bloodlines ing are Mr.Eberhard’s statements, in quotes, with some of the day, but I was bothered by some dogs in her pedi- comments (in parenthesis) expressing my views as they gree. After she tested clear of PRA, we purchased this apply to the breeding of Poodles at this time, which I bitch and her breeding to our stud produced some beau- have taken the liberty to include. tiful dogs. The only brother sister breeding we ever did, involved offspring from this combination.. The brother 1- “Don’t make use of indiscriminate outcrosses. sister breeding produced some beautiful dogs, includ- A judicious outcross can be of great value; an injudiing a magnificent male. The same bitch that was bred to cious one can produce an aggregation of every imaginher brother was then out-crossed to a dog I admired for able fault in the breed”. his head and attitude. This breeding produced, a generation or two down, some of the most admired Minia- 2- “:Don’t line breed just for the sake of line breedture Poodles, both as show specimens and producers, in ing. Line breeding with complementary types can bring the history of the variety. The bitch became recognized great rewards; with unsuitable ones it will lead to imas one of the most influential producers ever, but she mediate disaster” could not overcome the influence of the two top pro- ( I believe the word type should be replaced by the ducing studs she was later bred to. The ensuing litters words faults and virtues. See #15, where Mr. Eberhard failed to meet expectations, and all the puppies wound defines the word type). up in pet homes; some without papers. 3- “Don’t take advice from people who have alIn prior years another one of our bitches had been ways been unsuccessful breeders. If their opinions were sent out for breeding to a then popular Top Producing worth having, they would have proved it by their sucstud from a very well known American bloodline. The cess.” puppies were, at best, pets. With one exception, all the bitches we bred out were Top Producing Champions. 4- “:Don’t believe the cliché that about the brother The studs used were all Top Producing Champions as or sister of the great champion being just as Good to well. With the one exception documented above, all lit- breed from. For every one that is, hundreds are not. It ters were total disappointments. All outside studs we depends on the animal concerned.” used were later found to be PRA carriers. Hopefully, this explains my concern about out-crossing. Granted, 5-:Don’t credit your dogs with virtues they don’t poswith all the testing available in this day and age the situ- sess. Self deceit is a stepping stone to failure.” ation is different. But new problems continue popping up faster than the solutions to deal with them. 6- “Don’t breed from mediocrities. The absence of a fault does not in any way signify the presence of its In retrospect, I have come to the conclusion corresponding virtue.” that these setbacks were blessings in disguise. Puppies from all the unsuccessful breedings were disposed of; 7- “Don’t try to line-breed to two dogs at the same either sold as pets or given away without papers. Had time; you will end by line breeding to neither. any of these litters produced some quality puppies, we might have incorporated them into our breeding pro- 8- “Don’t assess the worth of a stud dog by his infegram bringing PRA carriers and God knows what else rior progeny. All stud dogs sire rubbish at times. What into the line. matters is how good their best efforts are.” I recently read TWENTY BASIC BREEDING The Poodle Papers
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9- “Don’t allow personal feelings to influence your choice of a stud dog. The right dog for your bitch is the right dog whoever owns it.”
19-“Don’t ever try to decry a great Bull Terrier (Poodle). A thing of beauty is not only a joy forever, but a great Bull Terrier (Poodle) should be a source of aesthetic pride and pleasure to all true lovers of the breed.”
20- “Don’t be satisfied with anything but the best. The 10- “Don’t allow admiration of a stud dog to blind you second best is never good enough.” to his faults. If you do, you will soon be the victim of auto-intoxication.” I am adding several other comments of my own which follow: 11- “Don’t mate together animals which share the same fault. You are asking for trouble if you do.” A- The friendship of an honest breeder whose bloodline you are interested in can be extremely helpful 12- “Don’t forget that it is the whole dog that counts. If in advancing your breeding program. Following advice you forget one virtue while searching for another you from someone dishonest can set your breeding program will pay for it.” back for generations. 13- “Don’t search for the perfect dog as a mate for your bitch. The perfect dog (or bitch) doesn’t exist, never has and never will.” 14- “Don’t be frightened of breeding from animals that have obvious faults so long as they have compensating virtues. A lack of virtues is the greatest fault of all.” 15- “Don’t mate together non-complementary types. An ability to recognize type at a glance is a breeder’s greatest gift. Ask the successful breeders to explain this subject-there is no other way of learning. I would define non complementary types as ones which have the same faults and lack the same virtues.” ( Please refer back to # 2). 16- “Don’t forget the necessity to preserve head quality. It will vanish like a dream.”
B- Do not in-breed unless you are extremely confident about the quality and the genetic make-up of the sire and dam; and then only if both don’t have the same fault(s), which is unlikely in dogs bred that closely. If all this criteria is met, go for it. Then pray a lot and just maybe you might come up with a spectacular specimen of the breed. C- Don’t disregard temperament and heart in your breeding decisions. A dog with great conformation and movement can be a source of heartache if he shows inconsistently; one faultier, but with great attitude usually forces a judge to point in his direction. D- The misconception exists that a Poodle must be bigger boned to have the proper chest and carry body substance. Some rather refined Poodles of excellent type and ideal bone structure routinely carry big bodies; it just has to be bred into the line just like any other feature. It is not that hard to do.
17- “ Don’t forget that substance plus quality should be one of your aims. Any fool can breed one without the other.” (Very breed specific re-Bullterriers. -would E-The misconception also exists that a Poodle must prefer: Don’t forget that combining type with soundhave sufficient length of back and considerable angulaness should be one of your aims. Any fool can breed tion to cover ground efficiently. The truth is that proper one without the other). side movement is affected the most by the interaction between front and rear assemblies. In some cases the 18- “Don’t forget that a great head plus soundness shortest backed dog in the ring with modest rear angushould be another of your aims. Many people can never lation is the one that covers ground most effortlessly. breed either” (Would substitute with: Don’t forget that It’s in the genes. a light springy gait, high, elegant carriage, and a beautiful chiseled head with chin define this breed. Those cont. on page 26 who breed without this in mind will be unsuccessful). The Poodle Papers
Page 26 cont. from page 25 does want a dog that acts confident and friendly in unfamiliar F- The most important step that breeders must take circumstances. One of the best lessons I ever got in socialization came from watching a lady I know who always had is to avail themselves of genetic testing and to demand proof of testing from other breeders the most wonderful temperaments on her toy poodles. One weekend at a show, I watched with horror while she handed when considering a purchase or an outside breeding. over a toy poodle puppy to the seven-year-old child of a felFailing to do so is looking for problems. low exhibitor. The child proceeded to drag that puppy by
DO’S AND DON’TS OF SOCIALIZATION By Joann Neal There is general agreement that dogs destined for the show ring, whether breed or performance, need to be “socialized.” Even if a dog will never be shown, he will be a more enjoyable companion if he is not fearful of strange people, dogs, or surroundings. I get many calls from people who are trying to show their poodles, and the dogs are acting fearful. They want to know what they can do to improve the situation. When I question them as to what they have been doing, or watch them with their dogs, I can see that they have been adding to the problem rather than alleviating it. Also, in my years as an obedience instructor, I have seen many people who have painstakingly taught their dogs to exhibit timid behavior while trying to get them to exhibit friendly behavior. I have even seen a few people who have made vicious biters out of dogs that started out as confident, well-adjusted puppies. Most people’s dogs are their babies. That’s why many people get dogs—to feed their nurturing instinct. However, when their babying dooms the dogs to lives of fear and insecurity, they have done the dogs no favors. The best how-to manual is not going to help insecure or passive-aggressive people who sub-consciously need their dogs to exhibit guarding or attack behavior, and who carefully cultivate it even while de-crying it. These types of people curiously find that every dog they get has “bad temperament” and will bite. Many personally insecure people find it flattering that their dogs “guard” them, and it feeds their starving egos. It is this same lack of self-esteem that causes some people to be attracted to jealous, abusive partners. Perhaps if these people realized that their dogs would act the same way over a bowl of dog chow, they would take steps to extinguish this dangerous behavior. But let’s say that this is not the case, and the owner really
its leash all over that dog show, passing it about among her friends—completely oblivious to the reactions of the puppy, and unaware of what was going on around her. I couldn’t believe the puppy survived the experience, but in mulling it over in the following weeks, I began to understand why it worked so well, even if handing off my puppy to a young child was something I would never do. Contrast this with what the average toy poodle owner would do to “socialize” her puppy. This person carries the puppy around the show, cradling it protectively, holding court with her new cutie-pie. Sometimes the puppy is passed around to people who want to hold it, but never do its feet hit the floor. If the puppy pulls back, the owner praises and pets it profusely and asks people to offer it treats. On the other end of the size spectrum, the standard poodle owner does something similar. She hovers protectively over it, asking people to offer it treats while it hides behind her, and she coaxes it to accept the treats. This type of thing might work fine with a dog that is bold and outgoing. When people offer treats to this type of dog , he, at the worst, learns to mug everyone for food. But for the reserved or fearful dog, this is the worst way in the world to proceed. Every bit of shy behavior is being rewarded with vocal praise and treats. The dog is getting lots of attention from its owner for hiding and trembling. In effect, the owner is asking the dog if he would like to act friendly, and the dog answers with an unequivocal “NO,” then the dog gets praise and treats for his choice. The dumbest dog learns to capitalize on this opportunity. Small dogs that are carried around are not permitted to get used to the way the world looks from their perspective on the floor, and the constant protective behavior the owner displays convinces many of them that there is plenty to be afraid of. In addition, the dog gets no opportunity to explore and get comfortable with his surroundings the way dogs do—sniffing and looking and touching. The “hovering” scenario often turns into biting behavior. Small dogs sit in their owners’ laps, and start guarding their “territory,” first with a raised lip and a growl, and later, with “encouragement” from their owners, by lunging and biting. The encouragement comes in the form of the owner trying to “comfort” the upset dog by petting and talking in sweet
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tones, or worse yet, laughing at it. What may start with growling at other dogs usually progresses into aggression towards people as well. The dog gets bolder when he learns that he is always protected from any negative consequence of his aggression, he always gets extra attention for doing it, and he always ends up with the lap. The bigger dogs may not be in the lap, but the scene plays forward in the same way, with growling at approaching dogs or people turning into lunging and snarling while the owners restrains the dog and unwittingly reinforces the behavior with what the dog interprets as praise. Even if the owner is saying “no, bad dog,” he is giving the dog attention and preventing him from being trounced by the other dog. The owner may believe he is “comforting” the frightened dog, but his petting and soothing tones reinforce and strengthen the very behavior he wants to extinguish. Preceding are the DON’TS of socializing a timid or reserved dog. Following are the DO’S. Take the puppy or dog everywhere it is safe to take it. Dog shows are great, but so are daily errands to the car wash, the tire store, the kids’ baseball game, etc. Put the dog down on the ground, take hold of the leash (assuming the dog has been leash-trained), and proceed with your business without paying any attention at all to how the dog reacts to his surroundings. This gives the dog the impression that he is in the company of a strong leader, which is the real comfort he craves. In the wild, pack leaders don’t run around asking the pack members if they are feeling afraid. They just lead, and the pack follows. This natural order is what makes the pack members feel secure. In the wild, unless real danger is present, canine mothers allow their pups to explore their world without interference. Many dogs that are with their owners or on their owners’ laps start exhibiting aggressive behavior toward people or dogs that approach them. For a dog that does this while sitting in the owner’s lap, the owner should unceremoniously push the dog off onto the floor at the first sign of a raised lip or a growl. The owner should leave the dog on the floor a while and NOT let it jump right back up and reclaim its throne. The message is clear—nasty behavior causes the dog to lose the lap, not keep it. For the non-lap dog that is doing this, I would suggest avoiding the circumstances that lead to the behavior. If at a show, put the dog in a crate and cover the crate. The owner should not sit in a chair holding the dog’s leash. When the owner gets the dog out, he should do something active with him, such as take a walk, then put him up. The owner should not give the dog a “bone” (the owner) to guard in places where other people are dogs will be walking by or approaching. If a dog is guarding a person or a favorite chair at home, leave a leash on the dog so that the approaching person can pick up the lead and move the dog away from his throne without confrontation. The very
nicest dogs will experiment with this guarding behavior, and if it is allowed to continue, guarding develops into something uglier. The best approach is to not let it get started. If a dog is timid with strangers, start out with just approaching friends, talking with them, and instructing them to stand up straight and ignore the dog, and especially not to stare at the dog. I don’t know why people have a tendency to want to squat down and get in a dog’s face when it is frightened— it is very intimidating to the type of dog we are talking about. The owner should give the other people treats, but instruct them not to give the treats to the dog unless the dog “makes overtures” to the people and acts like he wants the treats. Most dogs are naturally curious of new people or dogs, and will investigate if not pushed. The owner should talk normally to other people and allow the dog to investigate them, and in many cases he will, if the strangers do not stoop down and reach for the dog or stare at him. Many dogs will start offering friendly behavior in order to get treats or attention if the “stranger” plays “hard to get” by ignoring the dog and resisting its advances. It goes without saying here that the owner should ignore the dog, as well. The dog has no reason to investigate other people if it is getting undivided attention from its owner. By letting the dog take the lead in investigating people and not “pushing” him, it is generally no time at all before the dog is being downright annoying to people he meets. At this point it is time to up the stakes and let the other person take hold of the dog’s collar and pet him before giving him a treat. If he dodges away, no treats. It is human nature that if a person has a dog treat, he will be bound and determined to give it to the dog, but it is important to stifle this urge and only give the dog the treat for social behavior. The owner should hand the dog’s leash off to friends who are confident with dogs, and let them walk the dog away from the owner. I ask others I trust to take the dog or puppy away from me, sit down, pull the dog close or hold it in his lap, and pet and handle it all over, and give it treats if the dog will take them. (Note—never endanger anyone with a dog that might bite them.) The dog is forced to deal with his “new friend,” and I am out of the picture and not offering the dog refuge nor inadvertently reinforcing behavior I don’t want. If a dog is too inhibited to take treats in a strange place, much less from a stranger, then the owner must work on this aspect by getting the dog to take treats in a familiar setting, then gradually getting the dog to take treats from the owner in places that are gradually more unfamiliar to the dog, before at last giving the treats to someone else to deliver as a reward for brave behavior. Treats should be something special—soft and yummy—that he will just swallow, not a dry biscuit or his regular food.
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Many dogs also display fear of inanimate objects, or familiar objects that are out of their normal place. When my puppy or young dog does this, without saying anything to the dog, I first give him a minute to see if he investigates the object, and allow him to, if he will. If he simply wants to act in a hysterical manner, then I take his collar and matter-of-factly lead, drag, or carry him up to the object until his nose is pressed up to it, pause a moment, then turn him loose. Pretty soon the dog figures out that the only thing that shy or hysterical behavior is going to get him is a really close-up look at the offending item. Those people who try to coax their dogs into examining something they are afraid of end up reinforcing the shy behavior with sweet tones of praise. Puppy, conformation, agility, or obedience classes are excellent places to enable timid dogs to be braver. I would avoid those classes that turn all the puppies loose together, or those where instructors suggest doing the very things that appear on my “don’t list.” Regarding those puppy classes where all the puppies are released together (40-pounders with 3pounders), I’ve never understood how letting a boisterous puppy jump all over a timid one is going to do anything for the confidence of the timid one. But giving the dog a job at which he can be successful is an excellent way to bolster his self-confidence. The suggestions I have given will often “bring out” more confident and more social behavior in timid or reserved dogs. But for the dog which truly has a screw loose, a psycho-dog, if you will, I will quote a wise dog friend. “You can make them better, but you can’t make them right.” In reviewing my methods for helping a dog become comfortable in any setting, I would have to say that “tough love” is the recurring theme, along with lots of exposure to lots of sights, sounds, dogs, and people. It is an investment in time that pays off handsomely in helping a dog to reach its potential.
“ People are like stained glass windows: they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within. “
ELIZABETH KUBLER-ROSS
Becoming a Canine Ambassador Canine Ambassadors contribute to their clubs’ public
education efforts by making presentations usually to groups of children in classrooms or other venues. Often Ambassadors bring their AKC-registered or PAL/ILP dog to the presentation. Each Ambassador receives mailings from the Public Education department with topic suggestions and activity sheet copymasters. Once you decide you want to become a Canine Ambassador, contact the AKC Public Education department, and we will send you a sign-up sheet. Fill it out, have a club officer sign it, then return it. Canine Ambassadors must be members in good standing of an AKC-affiliated club. As a Canine Ambassador, you represent your club; you are not a direct representative of the AKC. We will add your name to a state-by-state directory of Ambassadors, and send you a Canine Ambassador starter kit packed with past reproducibles, a brochure detailing how to start your programs and a copy of your state Canine Ambassador directory to help you network with other Ambassadors. The AKC mails Canine Ambassador directories to teachers and educators upon request at no charge. These directories can help you establish contact with people interested in the program. “You’ll be amazed at how rewarding our Canine Ambassador visits are. The thank-you letters and the pictures will bring tears to your eyes. Zelda (my Dalmatian) and I have been visiting schools for more than six years, and we both still enjoy it immensely.” -- Marilyn Dromgoole, Dalmatian Club of America If you are interested in becoming a Canine Ambassador, please download a sign-up form. Remember, we require the signature of a club officer, so we can not accept this form electronically. FMI : http://www.akc.org/pdfs/public_education/program_flyer. pdf http://www.akc.org/public_education/faqs_ambassador.cfm http://www.akc.org/public_education/get_started_ambassador.cfm
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Tracking update:
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The second annual Poodle Club of America’s Tracking Test will be held at Fair Hill Natural Resource Management Area on Friday, April 23. This year, 3 Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) tracks will be offered along with 6 Tracking Dog (TD) tracks. The test closes on Thursday, April 8. Untitled TD entries will require certification by an AKC judge stating that the Poodle is ready to enter a test. Certification is not required for TDX tests. The test is open to only Poodles, and following AKC regulations, untitled dogs will have preference to enter if the test has more entries than can be accommodated at this full test. Fair Hill is a beautiful site for tracking tests with acres upon acres of rolling manicured grass interspersed with woods which will provide fun obstacles for the TDX dogs to work through. The TD tracks will be visible to spectators and transportation will be provided so spectators can watch the Poodles work. Parts of the TDX tracks should also be easy to watch, although the trees may make it more difficult to see the entire tracks. Hospitality will again be provided, with coffee and breakfast items available before the drawing for running order and lunch upon completion of the test. The camaraderie of the tracking community is renowned; please come watch, marvel at the ability of the working dogs, and offer support to the handlers, if you will not have a tracking dog ready to enter.
For more information: “If you are interested in learning more about Tracking or how to get started in Tracking, contact Carol Pernicka at tracker@lpbroadband.net” “The rules and guidelines for participating in the WC WCX can be found on the PCA website. If you are interested in learning more about the WC WCX or starting basic retriever training, please contact Joyce Carelli at jcarelli@bellsouth.net or Linda Miller at rmiller942@comcast.net” THANKS EVERYONE. Claudia cstraitiff00@bellsouth.net The Poodle Papers
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Proper emergency planning can help save the life of your pet. The American Kennel Club has prepared the following checklists to help pet owners pack a portable pet first-aid kit and prepare for an emergency evacuation. Preparedness is important in any disaster situation and these checklists can be applied to any emergency that calls for evacuation from your home. Evacuation Checklist for Pets
Portable First Aid Kit for Pets
Dog medicine(s), i.e. heart worm, flea, ear mite medicine, etc. Dog Bowls Dog Food (1-week minimum, 2-week suggested), dog treats, etc. Can opener Leashes: walking leash, short leash Harness (to attach to seat belt) Extra dog tag, (masking tape, laundry pen) Cell #, Hotel # and Room # Pet records stored in waterproof container or plastic sealable bag Crate Dog bed/blanket/toys Supplies/paper towels, rug cleaner, toilettes, towels, flash light Current dog photograph(s) with your notification information: useful for fliers should your dog go missing or must be left at shelter Dog friendly hotel listings/ telephone lists Shampoo Litter/portable litter pan Duct tape Bottled water Pet First Aid Kit
Water-proof storage container for kit Antiseptic/anti-bacterial cleansing wipes/Alcohol prep pads Eye wash Eye and skin wash in one A sock (foot wrapper) Latex surgical gloves Electrolyte powder (add to water on hot days) Emergency space blanket Small flashlight Bottled water Medicated balm Leash and collar Soft muzzle Speak to your vet about what to pack in case your dog has a sudden allergic reaction Flexible bandage Gauze roll Bandage scissors- to cut gauze and to clip hair around wounds Wood splint Paper towels Plastic baggies Small cold pack and hot pack (self activating) Cotton swabs Antibiotic ointment/packets Tweezers Space for copy of dog’s papers & vet records (sealed in plastic bag)
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PCA Retriever Hunting Tests Come watch the magic of Poodles doing what they were originally bred to do at PCA’s Retriever Hunting Tests. The tests begin at 8:30 a.m., on Sat. April 24, 2010. The site Anatidae Farm, 4635 Maiden Forest Rd, Rhodesdale MD 21659 is a marvelous property for hunt tests. The site is very user friendly for both entrants and audience (gallery), with plenty of parking. We will be running a progressive test format again this year. This format allows one to easily view Junior through Master level Poodles working. Since we are running a progressive format, no duel entries of the same dog will be accepted for the Retriever Hunting tests. (Dual entries will be accepted for PCA’s WC/WCX tests.) If you plan to attend, please dress for the weather. At retriever hunting tests it is required for everyone, including the gallery, to wear darker colors. It’s also suggested to bring something to sit on and water to drink. Any questions related to the test or for anyone who wants to volunteer to work, please contact: Linda Miller- rmiller942@comcast.net Looking forward to seeing everyone at PCA’s Retriever Hunting Tests! Linda Miller Hunt Test Chairperson Cont. from page 29 Fair Hill is easily accessible from the Interstate 95. Please join us and celebrate the beginning of a week of Poodles at the first event of the National: the Tracking Dog and Tracking Dog Excellent tests!
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Page 32 ARE YOU READY TO TACKLE THE RETRIEVER IN YOUR POODLE? PCA week is just around the corner and this year we’re offering a free opportunity to unleash the retriever in your poodle! The first Field Aptitude Evaluation will be held in conjunction with the WC/WCX tests on Sunday, April 25th at Anatidae Farm. Register for the event by 11:00 am and we’ll start at 11:30 am during the lunch break at the WC/WCX. Experienced trainers will explain the basics of retrieving tests and then work with you and your dog to bring out the retriever in them. What more fun could you have than to see your dog’s retrieving instinct come alive with their favorite toy and BIRDS! This event is geared to beginners of all ages and sizes. Don’t be shy – come on out and join in the fun. To participate in this free event, just register at the test location by 11:00. Be prepared to learn and have fun in a very informal setting. See the insert in the PCA Premium List mailing for more information, or write me at jcarelli@bellsouth.net. Better yet, why not come out early and spend the day watching poodles retrieve ducks on land in the morning and from water in the afternoon. You’ll be amazed at the enthusiasm of dogs and handlers as they compete for PCA Working Certificate and Working Certificate Excellent titles. For those of you planning to compete in the WC/WCX events, don’t forget to get your entry in early. Closing date is the same as for all other PCA events. We had a good turnout last year and hopefully with the schedule pushed back one week this year, we can have even more poodles ready to compete for rosettes, duck bands and a chance to win a great prize from Oster. If you haven’t experienced them first hand, the grounds and water at Anatidae are first class and we anticipate another great event this year. Hope to see you and your poodle soon!!! Feel free to write to me for more information or with any questions you might have.
UC Davis Online Birth Defect Study
Nili Karmi (DVM/PhD student), Dr. Noa Safra, Dr. Danika Bannasch Researchers in the Bannasch Laboratory at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis are initiating a long term study on canine birth defects (CBD). The birth defects that we are currently targeting are cleft palate, umbilical hernia (requiring surgical correction) and cryptorchidism. As one part of the study, we are interested in determining if puppies are predisposed to birth defects when bitches are exposed to certain environmental factors. In addition, we will also determine genetic causes of these specific birth defects. In order to address these two issues, we need information about the bitches’ gestational environment as well as DNA samples from affected and unaffected puppies. We are asking breeders to use the following link to fill out an online survey about litters born in the last year. In order to fill out this survey, the breeder will need to have the litter registration information and the ability to print. If breeders are willing to send DNA samples, contact information is available at the end of the survey. All information obtained is completely confidential. Go to http://www.offa.org/birthdefectsurvey.html The Poodle Papers
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This poignant letter was emailed to me a month ago. I always seem to deal with the bad and ugly and rarely hear of the good. This letter confirms why rescuers rescue and keep coming back and we all need a few of these letters in our lives. It turned the worst day into a good day and brings a smile to my face when I don’t think I can go on. I now share it with you so that you can see how these dogs lives can be turned around and how hard we all work to change their lives. I still tear up when I read it but it still makes my day. My sincerest thanks to Maris Doege, a tireless volunteer for rescue through trials and tribulations of her own. To all the Maris’s out there, my deepest gratitude. To Tucker, you go boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You make us all so proud. Sally Poindexter Poodle Club of America Rescue Foundation, Inc. Well it’s been a year now and have things changed. Life wasn’t always this good and I still shiver at the thought of those cold lonely days. Put let me go back and start at the beginning. My first people were OK for awhile, but for some unknown reason when I was six months old they abandoned me. A lady took me in, well sort of; if you count being tied to a tree in the back yard, for a people dog this was devastating. Then, after three months of this Momma Maris (Maris Doege – Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club Rescue) showed up and took me home with her. Oh, it was so great being indoors and with other Poodles again. Then, the next morning disaster struck Mamma Maris was admitted to the hospital; fortunately for me her son came and took care of all of us. If the poor guy had only known what he was getting into! You see unknown to the humans I had a ton and a half of fleas which naturally I shared with everyone else. When Mama Maris came home the problem became that there was just to many dogs for her to handle in her present condition. Now what was going to happen to me? It turned out that Mamma Maris knew of several people willing to give me a home. But which one would be the best for me? The one couple already had a poodle and was looking for a second one and the other lady wanted a poodle to train as her service dog. Mamma Maris had never placed a dog for training as a service dog before and wasn’t sure it would be the right home for me. So she called both parties and discussed the situation with each one and then did some serious thinking and finally decied to place me with the lady who needed a service dog. I wasn’t so sure about this, but on Saturday when my new mom and big sister came to get me there was no longer any doubt in my mind. My new sister was great
and started teaching me things I needed to know on the ride to my new home. Then once again tragedy struck. My big sister got sick and so did I. Mom was doing everything she could for both of us and our veterinarian was too. Yet, nothing seemed to be helping. It was looking like mom might lose both of us. That’s when the phone line started burning up with calls to everyone mom could think of who might be able to help. Well on New Year’s Day the answer for me came from some Flat Coat Retrievers that had the same problem a year before. The next day we were at the Veterinarian’s office and I had the medication I needed. Now, it was just a matter of finding the right food that wouldn’t upset my system again. You, see I have food allergies, or so it turned out. My big sister wasn’t as lucky however; on January 7th she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She’d had a good life for 10 ½ years and the brain tumor didn’t cause her any real problems until the last month she was with us. Two weeks later I started my first obedience training class. Nothing much to tell here except a friend of mom’s asked her if she would help her at the dog show in Milwaukee the last weekend of February. So mom made some phone calls faxed the paperwork to the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the next thing I knew I had PAL # and was entered in Rally Novice A at the dog show. What a weekend that turned out to be. I got to see Mama Maris again, stay in a hotel, and to top it off I qualified for the first two legs of my Rally Novice title. Well since then I’ve not only obtained my Rally Novice title but also my Rally Advanced title and the first leg of my Rally excellent title; all this while I was working hard at expanding my service dog talents and learning how to track The real big event for me over summer was the day I passed the entrance test and became a member of North Central Wisconsin K9 Search and Rescue. Yep, I’m ready to help out people now, just like Mamma Maris and The Greater Poodle Club of Milwaukee Rescue helped me. It’s taken a lot of hard work and long hours to get to this point, but I wanted to make Mamma Maris proud and show the world what a thrown away, unwanted, neglected, second hand dog could do with just a little help from people who truly care and love him. Mamma Maris your one very special lady; thanks for taking the time to give me a paw when I desperately needed it. Tucker, RN, RA, Service Dog, Search and Rescue Dog
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Exciting Rescue News!
Page 36 cially welcome for the greater the doubt, the greater the awakening.
From Cindy Crawley PCA Rescue Foundation has several exciting activities planned for the National Specialty this year. In addition to many wonderful items for sale at our booth for the benefit of rescue organizations across the country, the booth will also feature a “hungry” poodle. The PCA community is invited to help fill the poodle’s empty frame with “Rescue Bucks” available for purchase in various denominations at the booth. All proceeds go directly to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of unwanted and abandoned poodles. New this year is a Cocktail Party at The Fountains on Tuesday, April 27 from 5-7PM. The Fountains is located at 1800 Sweetbay Drive, right off Route 50 near the Microtel and Country Inn Suites complex, in Salisbury. Tickets are $30 per person which includes soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres; cash bar. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door and advance ticket purchase is encouraged. Please see the Rescue pages of the PCA website for purchase details or stop by the Rescue booth for tickets Monday and Tuesday. This function will be a joint project for the benefit of PCA Rescue Foundation and the local Wicomico County humane society. The Salisbury community is being invited to attend which will give the local population the opportunity to meet some of “the dog show people” in a social setting. For more information, you can reach Cindy by phone at 410.299.5273 or by email – clcrawley@starpower.net .
Anita is highly sought after for lectures and workshops all around the country. She has limited availability for new clients, so we are very fortunate to have access to her. The lecture is free of charge and will be open to the Salisbury community. Anita will be bringing copies of her book, “Animal Wisdom: How to hear the animals,” to PCA for purchase directly from her.
PCA Rescue Foundation
April 28 Where: Da Nang Room at the Civic Center When : After theParade of Conformation Champions. Who: Speaker: Anita Curtis Animal Communicator Details: The lecture is free of charge to everyone
Greta owned by Barbara Furbush, beat out many other canines to this top dog spot last Fall with a record number of votes!
Finally, PCA Rescue Foundation will be very pleased to welcome noted Animal Communicator, Anita Curtis, as our speaker on Wednesday afternoon, April 28 in the Da Nang Room at the Civic Center immediately following breed judging and the Parade of Conformation Champions. Anita discovered her ability to communicate with animals at a young age and has enhanced her natural ability with advanced training. Do not confuse what Anita does with Cesar Milan, the so-called “dog whisperer.” Anita does not train dogs, she helps dogs who are troubled or ill or in pain. On her website, Anita describes animal communication as “the process by which impressions, thoughts, images and feelings can be transmitted and received between beings of different species.” This is done using telepathy, also referred to as two-way thought transference. Skeptics are espeThe Poodle Papers
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P.C.A. Foundation News
WIN A SCOOTER @ PCA 2010 Take a chance on winning this terrific mini-scooter and support our Poodle Foundation fund raising efforts! Drawing to be held at PCA. You don’t need to be present to win. Your entry receipt provided by return mail. Checks should be made out to the Poodle Club of America Foundation. Please send your check to: Nancy McGee 208 Crosbytown Rd. Quitman, GA 31643-5795
Tickets $50.00 per ticket
* Note shipping in the Continental USA only. MANY THANKS FROM THE POODLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING BETTER HEALTH FOR THE BREED WE LOVE
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News From OptiGen
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During the 4th quarter of 2009 (October 1, 2009-December 31, 2009) OptiGen tested 19 Dwarf Poodles, 81 Miniature and 69 Toy Poodles for PRA. The breakdown is as follows... Total Dwarf Poodles tested - 19 Normal - 13 Carrier - 6 Affected - 0 Total Miniature Poodles tested - 81 Normal - 56 Carrier - 24 Affected - 1 Total Toy Poodles tested - 69 Normal - 51 Carrier - 17 Affected - 1 Countries testing this period include...Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA. If you have any questions with regard to this message, please feel free to email me. Sincerely, Becky Iddings Administrative Support Associate
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Possible SA Research The PCA Foundation has just received a grant proposal to study the genetics of sebaceous adenitis in Standard Poodles from Niels Pedersen, DVM, PhD. Dr. Pedersen oversees the Center for Companion Health, which includes the genetics laboratory, at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The cover note on this 13 page grant proposal states, in part: ‘We anticipate that dogs with SA will have a specific genotype in their DLA class II genes, if they follow the pattern of other autoimmune disorders in other breeds. If we cannot find such an association, we will at the least be able to determine how much genetic diversity Standard Poodles have in their major histocompatibility complex (DLA) genes. The less diversity, the more apt the breed is to suffer autoimmune disorders. Also, even if we do not find anything in the DLA genes, we will still have the DNA and this could provide the basis for a much more complex whole genome scan using modern SNP arrays, such as those developed by Ilumnia. Basically, I am going for the most obvious genetic relationship in the cheapest and fastest manner.� The letter does caution that the project will only succeed if they get enough samples from dogs with histololgically confirmed SA (they will need 20 to 30 affected and 50 normal Standard Poodles). And, they state that, if someone cannot afford histological confirmation, and can have their veterinarian get good skin biopsies of lesions, they can get their pathology service to confirm the diagnosis for free. They also note that it is often possible to rescue DNA from biopsied samples that are in the hands of a private veterinary pathology service. The Foundation Board President has called for a special meeting to review this grant proposal in its entirety,
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are far more frequent in dogs. For example, the estimated incidence of angiosarcoma in humans is around The following article is reprinted from the Winter 2 in 1 million annually. In contrast, these tumors are 2010 issue of the AKC Canine Health Foundation’s relatively common in dogs, particularly in older (8-13 newsletter Discoveries. Many thanks for permission years old), large breeds, such as German Shepherds, to share it with our readers. A team led by Dr. Mark Golden Retrievers, and Clumber Spaniels, with an Neff will be attending PCA this year to give us an overall incidence more than 100 times greater than in update and collect saliva DNA samples from healthy humans. poodles for this exciting research. It was clear from an early stage that dogs offered addiFrom Bark to Bedside - Dogs Point tional advantages for scientific discovery. Because certain breeds of dogs are prone to this disease there must to Cancer Culprits be an underlying genetic component that is more comBy Nick Duesbery, PhD. mon in these breeds than in others. This has thrilled the scientific community because it should be easier to find It is exciting when a chance encounter leads to unex- genetic mutations that cause disease. Identifying those pected insight. In this case, a brief chat with my dogs’ mutations are what could eventually lead to better treatveterinarian set the stage for what is becoming one of ments, not only for dogs, but also for humans. the most thrilling scientific experiences of my career. To get our hemangiosarcoma project going, Roe and I That veterinarian, Dr. Roe Froman, happened to be the organized a small group of scientists at the Van Andel President of the Clumber Spaniel Health Foundation. Research Institute. With the generous support of the Roe mentioned that Clumber Spaniels frequently suc- Canine Health Foundation, we began in 2008 a pilot cumbed to a deadly type of cancer called hemangiosar- study of HSA in Clumber Spaniels. Right away, we coma (HSA). identified regions of DNA that were associated with this disease. This gave us exciting insights into the biology Coincidentally, I had spent the last decade studying the of HSA that has led to additional research. molecular biology of human sarcomas and was particularly interested in vascular tumors like fibrosarco- The scale and scope of our project took a dramatic ma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, and angiosarcoma, the human turn in April after President Barack Obama announced equivalent of HSA. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for the National Institutes of Health. These funds presentOur discussion and follow-up conversations set in mo- ed an incredible one-time opportunity to transform our tion a cascade of events that has led to the formation approach to developing new clinical therapies. of the Canine Hereditary Cancer Consortium (CHCC), a unique nationwide coalition of veterinarians, scien- In collaboration with Dr. Jeffrey Trent, President and tists, and physicians united by a common goal: using Research Director of the Translational Genomics Renaturally occurring tumors in dogs to help develop new search Institute (TGen) and the Van Andel Research Inclinical treatments for rare cancers in humans. stitute, and with Dr. Paul Meltzer, Chief of the Genetics Branch of the National Cancer Institute, we quickly Sarcomas are a type of cancer that develops from mus- laid the plans for an exciting research effort of unpreccle, bones, fat and connective tissues. As a scientist, edented scale and scope. Our core proposal was fairly I had worked for years with artificial cell cultures in straightforward: take advantage of canine genetics and the laboratory to understand how sarcomas develop in the high incidence of disease in certain breeds to gain people. Because human sarcomas are rare — less than insight into the underlying causes of cancer. Then, use 1 percent of all adult malignancies — it is difficult to this insight to guide clinical trials in humans. study them directly among patients. But we added an important and novel twist. Our proHowever, many of the sarcomas I find most interesting cont. on page 41 The Poodle Papers
Page 41 cont. from page 40 Additional information about our research, as well as posal called for the introduction of a revolutionary new downloadable instructions and consent forms, may be approach, called personalized medicine, to the treatfound at our website www.vai.org/helpingdogs. ment of dogs and people. Personalized medicine refers to the practice of using an individual’s genetic informaDr. Nick Duesbery is Deputy Director of Research Option to guide clinical treatment. It holds the promise erations for the non-profit Van Andel Research Institute that therapies tailored to an individual’s genes will inin Grand Rapids, Mich. crease drug selectivity and response, resulting in better clinical outcomes. One major obstacle to the advancement of personalized Thank you! medicine in humans has been the difficulty in identifying cancer causing genetic mutations in the sea of genetic differences that exists between people. How- Thank you for all your calls and ever, because of selective breeding in dogs, this genetic background is more uniform and changes in the genetic Letters during a very difficult time . code may be more easily identified. I truly appreciate all your support and Recognizing that no one veterinarian, scientist, or physician possesses the breadth of experience to tackle concern for David during this time. such a complex project we broadened our consortium to include leading veterinarians, scientists, and physicians from across the nation. The CHCC now includes With many thank, more than 25 members from 15 academic, clinical and private institutions. Tom Carneal
The National Institutes of Health notified us in October that our grant proposal was selected for funding. From Nancy McGee Now the hard work must begin. In the first two years of the project we will focus our efforts on unraveling the VetGen would like to hear from genetic causes of five cancers, angiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, oral melanoma, malignant histiocytosis and non- breeders who had a vWd problem Hodgkin’s lymphoma. in their line, and, after using their Our goals are ambitious but this is a one-time opportunity to make an incredible difference in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer — not only in dogs, but also in humans. If we are to succeed, we will need help from all quarters. Therefore, I would like to appeal to AKC affiliated dog owners and breed clubs for help. Should misfortune strike and your dog is diagnosed with cancer, please consider asking your veterinarian to collect blood and tumor samples for our research. If your dog is healthy but is a member of a breed with elevated cancer risk, why not ask your vet to collect an extra tube of blood for us the next time you take your dog for a check up? Together, with your dog’s help we can make a difference in the lives of our loved ones.
DNA testing, were able to eradicate this disease from their line. If you would like to share your experience, please contact Ann Arnold at VetGen: vetgen@vetgen.com “ It’s the friends you can call up at 4 a.m. that matter.”
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You are invited to the ANNUAL PCA FOUNDATION SEMINAR Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Wicomico Civic Center DaNang Room, Salisbury, MD 9-9:30 a.m.
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10 a.m.-Noon & 1-2:30 p.m. What Everyone Needs to Know About Canine Vaccines and Vaccination Programs. Our featured speaker, Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, is Professor and Chair of Pathobiological Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Schultz is widely recognized for his expertise and research in immunology and vaccinology, and he’s an excellent speaker! During the day, we will also have updates on PCA Foundation-supported poodle health research and a brief session on estate planning for the welfare of our dogs that outlive us. ****************************************************************************** Testing Offered at the Wicomico Civic Center during PCA Week • April 27: Blood draw for ongoing university research and NIH studies on size/form/growth and cancer genetics. NIH is also seeking samples from white female Standard Poodles age 5 and older for a new DNA study to help determine why whites don’t get the toe cancer sometimes seen in blacks. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • April 27: OptiGen prcd-PRA testing. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • April 28: CERF clinic. $30 pre-paid. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (pre-registration information below) • April 29-30: (tentative) Texas A&M heart screening for atrial septal defect in Standard Poodles. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (pre-registration information below) • VetGen DNA test kits for vWD will be available all week at a reduced cost of $99, with OFA registration for $7.50. AKC DNA test kits will also be available. • Throughout the week, a team headed by Dr. Mark Neff will be collecting saliva DNA samples from healthy poodles for the VARI/TGen research seeking genes that increase susceptibility to cancer. To pre-register for CERF and heart clinics, contact Tom Carneal at tomdave@asde.net, 660-582-4955 or 25904 State Hwy. EE, Maryville, MO 64468. Pre-registration deadline is April 1, 2010. Walk-ins are welcome at the show if clinic slots are available.
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“All PCA Foundation Seminar videos are now available on DVD. To give you a better idea of the wealth of knowledge and wisdom offered by these seminars, the PCA Foundation will be publishing some program highlights in the Poodle Papers. The Fall issue will feature POODLE TEMPERAMENT, the panel discussion on improving temperament through our breeding programs. Panelists included respected breeders Joan Scott, Pat Deshler and Glenna Carlson, with Del Dahl serving as narrator.” 1. FROM THE WHELPING BOX TO THE SHOW RING A panel of three breeders discuss their methods in preparing a Poodle puppy for the show ring. Panelists Mrs. Arlene Scardo, Miss Betsey Leedy, and Mrs. Kadelia Hamilton. Panel is moderated by Mrs Debby Cozart. $20.00
4. 1990 DOG JUDGES ASSOC. PRESENTATION ON THE POODLE: An exciting presentation on the Poodle from the judges perspective. Presented by Mr. Frank Sabella and Mr. & Mrs James Clark. $20.00 5. 1990 DR. ELAINE ROBINSON on PINPOINTING OVULATION: This video tape will be exceptionally valuable tool in any serious breeding program. $20.00 6. POODLE TEMPERMENT PANEL: A discussion on improving Poodle temperament. Panelists include John Fowler, Mrs. Joan Scott, Mrs. Pat Deshler, Mrs. Glena Carlson. Narrated by Del Dahl $20.00 8. THE POODLE POSITIVE: A Judge’s Workshop with Mr. & Mrs. James Clark. You do not have to be a judge or aspire to be one to gain a lot from this tape. $20.00 10. PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY: Dr. Gustavo Aquirre discussed PRA in Poodles
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12. BREEDING A GREAT POODLE (TWO TAPES) Dr. George Padgett speaks on Poodle traits; comparing inbreeding to out crossing and line breeding; risk factors in picking up faults; calculating good and bad genes; helping each other with our breed. $35.00 13. POODLE TYPE: Dr. Jacklyn Hungerland and Mrs. James Clark discuss what makes a Poodle. 14. ASPECTS OF REPRODUCTION: Dr. Edward Feldman discusses reproduction and the Poodle
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16. HEREDITARY DISEASES IN POODLES : Dr. Fran Smith speaks on hereditary diseases in all Varieties. A breeders guide to genetic diseases. $15.00 17. ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS IN POODLES: Dr. E.A. Corley, discusses orthopedic problems in hips,stifles and elbows as they relate to all varieties of Poodles. $15.00 21. CANINE MALE REPRODUCTION: Dr. Autumn Davidson discusses reproduction semen collection and managing the high risk delivery. $15.00 22.SUCCESSFULLY BREEDING THE INFERTILE BITCH Dr. E. Robinson discusses breeding the infertile bitch.
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24. 1998 SEMINAR -- GENETIC DISEASE ANALYSIS Jerold Bell discusses genetic disease analysis.
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27. 2001 “ BREEDING STRATEGIES” Dr. John Armstrong and Dr. George Padgett discuss “Type” casting, establishing a line, role of DNA mapping in making breeding decisions. $20.00
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28. 2002 PCAF SEMINAR -- WHICH PUPPY TO KEEP Mrs. Pat Hastings leads us in an interactive seminar in solving the puzzle of “Which Puppy to Keep”
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29. 2002-UPDATE ON SKIN & COAT OF THE POODLE Dr. Robert Dunsten, Texas A & M, Presents a prelude to a new study of Sebaceous Andenitis in Poodles $20.00 30. 2003 PCAF SEM. “RAISING THE SHOW PUPPY” Mrs James Edward Clark leads a panel of prominent Poodle Breeders who express their views on “The Successful Raising of a Show Puppy”
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31. 2004 “ GENETICS FOR POODLE BREEDERS” Dr.Jerold Bell discusses how breeders should use the advances in dog genome research in making breeding decisions.
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32. 2005 “ANNE CLARK on POODLE PEDIGREES” Mrs. Edward Clark discusses various aspects of Poodles and their pedigrees.
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33. 2006 “POODLE DISEASE UPDATES” Dr. Thomas Graves discusses the research, testing, treatment & management of key genetic diseases.
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In Memoriam Mackey J. Irick
March 17, 1928 - January 2, 2010 As I grew up in this world of dogs, for me, the most important address I knew was not this country’s 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington D.C, but 26 Commerce St., New York, New York. This was the home of Mackey Irick and the Poodle Review. I learned early on that as my interest in poodles grew, Mackey and this publication were to become my mantras. In 1955, with the encouragement of friends and mentors such as Norman Austin and Anne Clarke, Mackey decided to provide poodle enthusiasts with a vehicle for exchanging and sharing information. The result was “Poodle Review”, which was one of the first of its kind in the U.S. and as a result, a model for breed magazines that followed. In a time when technology was vastly different, no computers, cell phone, e mail, video, Mackey was the one to go to for information. From 1955 to 1984 Mackey Irick was the life and breath of Poodle Review. His editorial work on the revisions in 1969 and 1975 of The Complete Poodle, by Lydia Hopkins, are renowned. In 1986 he authored The New Poodle. Both of these books were where people started when learning about poodles. He received recognition from the Dog Writers Association for this book. Mackey was a successful poodle breeder and his record attests to it.. In Volume VII of Poodles in America, the tag line on his page referred for Ch, High Heritage Heirloom, Ch. High Heritage Hellzapoppin, Ch. Tophill Tops of High Heritage, and Ch. High Heritage High Copy and declared that more than 300 champions descended from these four dogs. He was a long time member of the Poodle Club of America who would work tirelessly when needed. He was a long time editorial assistant for the Poodles in America from Volume 1 with Dr. Ivens and all through Frank Fretwells reign. Mackey served on the Breed Standard Committee in 1978 and again in 1985 when revisions were made. He was also a member of the group who worked on Poodle Club of America’s Illustrated Breed Standard. He went on to become an AKC judge for this breed. For his services over the years to Poodles, the Poodle Club of America awarded him a gold medallion. Because of my friendships with Arlene Scardo, Richard Bauer, and Daniel Augustus I am grateful for having the op-
portunity to have known Mackey Irick. He had the never ending respect of a parade of poodle breeders . Every breed should have a Mackey J. Irick. For those of you new to poodles, who are not familiar with this man, take the time to go back and learn. As Del Dahl said,“his integrity, his caring ways, his willingness to help and determination to be both correct and fair in all that he did , is a template for all of us to live by. Poodles and Poodle breeders are lucky to have had him, and the old-timers in the breed realize that we still benefit today from contributions made by a man many of us have never met”. There will be generations to come in this current world of dogs who could take page from Mackey Iricks example. Mackey was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also preceded in death by a sister Doris Irick Axson Wells. He is survived by a brother, Ralph Wendall Irick of Florence, South Carolina and a nephew, Dr. Frank Axson. Mary Ellen Fishler Camelot/Halcyon Poodles
David Hoy I am going to start out by saying all the expected things about David Hoy. He was born May 30, 1958 and died January 1, 2010. He raised Chinese Cresteds under the Wildwood Kennel name and was Tom Carneal’s partner both in life and in Standard Poodles, under the Peckerwood Kennel name. He was a very successful owner handler of the Cresteds and held his own in the Standard ring. He served in the US Air Force from 1976 to 1978. He is survived by his mom and 3 brothers and 4 sisters, and Tom. Now on to the real thing….David was my friend. I spoke to him on the phone nearly every day. We knew what was happening in each others lives and shared much laughter. I know there were times when Tom was in the background just rolling his eyes at the stuff we were saying. David loved animals. He filled his and Tom’s life with them. There were turtles, chickens (numerous varieties), geese, ducks, doves, turkeys, sheep, goats, cats, hedgehogs and of course, the dogs. It was always fun to go to visit Tom & Dave to see the menagerie. David would give you the rundown of everything that was happening with the animals and you got
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to go home with fresh eggs and Tom’s homemade pickles. Tom’s brother made fun of the bottle fed lambs, Laverne and Shirley, saying they just needed a couch in the pasture to lay on because David had spoiled them so terribly. David and I spent a lot of time at dog shows together. His philosophy was that if we didn’t win, we always had dinner to go to and have fun. Usually, dinners included at least 6 of us accompanied by a lot of laughter. We got lots of looks from other customers, but no one could say that we didn’t have fun. David started a little saying that we were members of the Frustrated Owner Handlers Association (FOHA). So I had purple t shirts made with FOHAA for all us. We wore them proudly. We ventured to PCA two years together. We caravanned one year and on the way home we were stuck in Reagan funeral traffic. It was 3 in the morning, with no hotels to be found, so the 3 vans we had in our caravan stopped on the Pennsylvania Turnpike rest area to get out and walk around. David and I were a little stir crazy so we started to recite, very loudly, the credit card theft commercial about the man on the lawn mower saying he got him some fake nails with the diamonds on them and he was the prettiest girl in the neighborhood. Needless to say that generated A LOT of stares! David was a man of many talents but one of them was not singing. He loved to sing though and had a song for everything. He could also sing every theme song to the old sitcoms. Who else do you know that knows all the words to the theme song from the sit com “Maude”??? That’s talent! He also loved to quote the TV show Will & Grace, so much so that he named a crested Anastasia Beaverhausen. This was Karen Walker’s alias and so David and I would say, when asked what the Crested’s name was “Anastasia Beaverhausen. Anastasia like Russian royalty and Beaverhausen like where the beaver live. David also had great talent for making you feel great about yourself. Every time before I went to the ring, David would say to me “Just remember, you are …..” and want me to fill in the blank… I usually gave him my blank stare so that he would laugh and say “ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!” Then there was the time in Maxine Beam’s ring that our friend, Melanie, was so nervous about showing her own standard, so we started singing Culture Club’s Kharmakhameleon to her. I guess we got a little carried away, because we got some looks then. But Melanie’s hands stopped shaking quite so bad, even though she hates Culture Club’s music.
David always thought that everything should have laughter to make it complete. That is a memory I will always take with me. So many times in the last few weeks, I have wanted to pick up the phone and tell David something funny one of the dogs had done because I knew he would get it. I learned a lot from this situation. I was glad I spoke with David on the phone the week before he got so sick. I got to laugh one more time with him and tell him that I loved him. It meant the world to me. I know I will never take for granted my friends again. I will remember to say I love you more often. Hugs will be given more freely. Competition is just that…competition and friends will always be friends so learn to forgive more…. David always said he was my fairy godfather. I still feel like he is still with me, just in a different way. I see it in the three dogs I have that were David’s, especially when Tux (the Crested) smiles at me and makes me laugh. I like to think David is laughing with me.
Denise Agre-Gill Deagra Poodles
“ It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them. “
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Burleigh M. Bauer Burleigh M. Bauer, an old time Poodle breeder, exhibitor, judge died at age 94 in Philadelphia January 28, 2010. Burleigh Meeks was born and lived in Dinuba, Cal, before she married Edwin Bauer, an Architect/Engineer and they then lived in Pearl Harbor. When the Japanese attacked in 1941, she returned to the states with two children, while Edwin designed floating docks to raise the sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. Burleigh returned to Hawaii where they had a total of four children Paula, Linda, Alan and Edwin. Burleigh was an early breeder of Miniature Poodles, her kennel name was “ILIO” and it was located on the penthouse of one of the apartment buildings that they built. She was an early associate of Mrs. Henry (Ali) Kaiser and they attended the Garden for many years together. In the early 60’s Burleigh was divorced, moved to the Philadelphia Main Line, where she opened a store the “Importer” which she operated for many years. She traveled all over the far east buying and designing merchandise for the store. During her life she was a member of the Poodle Club of America, their delegate to AKC, and a noted judge. When she turned the store over to Edwin, her son, she traveled to the far east, lived in Japan for a while, Florida, and North Carolina before returning to Hawaii and finally to the Philadelphia area in 2007. In addition to breeding Poodles she bred and showed Whippets in the 70’s and was a member of the Dog Writers Association of America. She retired from judging when an AKC rep thought she knew more than Burleigh; it is a goodthing the conversation was not recorded. For those who knew Burleigh, she was much appreciated as smart, outspoken, a “hoot”, and a good dog person. Her non -dog passion was needle pointing, beading, and she taught classes in these crafts wherever she was. Her largess in giving pillows, belts, pictures, campaign chairs for watching dog shows, was well known. She will be missed by many, and remembrances may be made by giving to “Take the Lead”, her ashes will return to the sea near Hawaii, which she loved. Jay Hyman, January 28, 2010 (permission to cross post granted.) Sent in by Nancy Hafner
Westminster Results * Note photos are from Miniatures and Standards. I was not able to get any Toy Photos.My apologies to the Toy exhibitors. Leslie
Toys:
Best of Variety & Group 1 Ch Smash JP Moon Walk Owners: Ron Scott & Debbie Burke Best of Opposite Sex Ch Foxmore Xtraordinary Owners: William Lee & Janet Reed Award of Merit Ch Tropical’s House Of The Rising Sun Owner- Maureen Russo
Miniatures
Best of Variety & Group 4 Ch Splash Di Caprio Owner: Zuleika Borges Torrealba Best of Opposite Sex Ch Amity Mystical Horizon’s Heaven Sent Owners: Dawn Strumbel & Anne Seppo Award of Merit Ch Campostela The Perfect Storm Owners: Maureen Daigle-Watson & Ellen Phelps & Karin Berlind Ch Surrey Sugar Baby Owner: Kaz Hosaka
Standards
Best of Variety Ch Dawin Spitfire Owner: Linda Campbell Best of Opposite sex Ch Classique Scaramouche Owner: Tanis Gardner Award of Merit Ch Hillwood Dassin De-Lovely Owners: Ellen Charles & Karen LeFrak & Wendell Sammet & Glen Lajeski Ch Unique Anticipation Owners: Frances S Esposito MD & Joan E McFadden
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A.K.C. Delegates Corner Delegate’s Report The Delegate’s Meeting was held on December 14, 15th, 2009 in Long Beach California after the American Kennel Club’s Eucanuba National Championship. At the Parent Club Committee meeting on Monday. Gina DiNardo gave a report that 133 breeds participated with either supported entries or specialties. Also,160 breeds participated in the Meet the Breeds. The overall competition was won by the Rhodesian Ridgeback booth. Our booth won third prize for the Non-Sporting group At this time Tom Davies gave a report on the Realignment issue and informed the Parent Club Delegates that the committee was going to request to table the motion. All of this will come up at the March meeting.It will be up to the delegate body whether the issue is pushed for a vote or tabled. At the meeting on Tuesday, the delegate body voted on four motions. The first vote on proposed amendment to Chapter 3, Section 8, of Rules Applying to Dog shows - Dog Show Classifications, which would bring the Bred-By-Exhibitor requirements in line with all regular classes as defined by Chapter 11, Section of these Rules - passed. The second vote on proposed amendment to Chapter 3, Sections 14 & 15, of Rules applying to Dog shows- Dog Show Classifications, which would allow for awarding Grand Championship points to Best of Breed or Best Variety of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed, Select Dog, and Select Bitch; to Chapter 5, Section 1, which would allow for a ribbon for Select Dog and Select Bitch awards in connection with the Grand Champion of Record title; and to Chapter 16, Sections 6&7 of Rules Applying to Dog Shows - Championship and (a new) Grand Championship Awards which would allow for the creation of awards for the above listed titles. After discussion from the floor about the name of the title and several amendments to the motion that did not pass, the delegate body passed this motion.This was followed by two motion pertaining to Beagle Field Trail Rules that were also passed. Then read for voting in the future were two motions. The first read on Chapter 11, Section 6, of Rules Applying to Dog shows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of Dog Affecting Eligibility, which would eliminate the use of telegrams to change or cancel entries as telegrams are now obsolete. The second, read on Chapter 10, Sections 1-6 of Rules Applying to Dog Shows - Duties and Responsibilities of Show Veter-
ans, which would update the requirements for show veterinarians to better accommodate on-call veterinarians and to require clubs to inform them of their duties, and to Section 15, Section 1, of Rules Applying to Dog Shows - Protests Against Dogs, which is intended to include the event committee in the process of removing dogs from the show, to eliminate the requirement for a form, and to assign the fiscal responsibility for veterinary expenses. Mary Ellen Fishler PCA Delegate
MEET THE BREED, LONG BEACH 2009 This year the Poodle Club of America’s booth won third place in the Non-Sporting Group competition. It was as usual a popular booth. The theme this year was the circus. We had a circus tent , pop corn machine, video, and written materials (including a wonderful pamphlet put together by Leslie Newing with all the California affiliate clubs rescue and referral contact information). There are many people to thank who helped put the booth together, worked for two days, brought dogs, and stayed to take it down. Besides my crew Danny Augustus, Kathy Cohen, Lisa and Scott Wolf;, this booth owes an extra special thank you to Brad Odagiri (who has been there both years to set up and take down) and Gloria Heide (who went above and beyond). Scott and Mary Olund were also a big help. (Scott is very good at making pop corn) Their friend, Diane, with her standard Kai, spent two days meeting and greeting the public. The Joan Mcfadden and Gail Wolanuik team including Diane Keeler and Cathleen Stockman were on hand while William greeted the public. Peggy McDill as always was there with her standard. Again to all of the people who helped work this booth and brought dogs, I appreciate your time and efforts.
Mary Ellen Fishler
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Thank you to all the people that helped make this Meet The Breeds another successful event!
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