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Editorial

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Inside Out

BY JOHN MANDEVILLE

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The Way It Is

BY SARI B. TIETJEN

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Contents FEBUARY 4, 2011

Question Of The Week

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

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The British Scene

BY GEOFF CORISH

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An Interview With Tom Bradley, Show Chairman of Westminster

BY KARL M. STEARNS

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Bests Of The Week

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Ten Questions

BY LESLEY BOYES

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SAR Dog Health Study: 9/11 Rescue Dogs

BY SHARON PFLAUMER

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Heelwork To Music: Putting Together The Routine Puzzle

BY RICHARD CURTIS

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Salukis In The Negev: Keeping Up With Tradition

BY YOSSI GUY

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A Thought To Consider

BY SEYMOUR WEISS

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True North

BY ALLISON FOLEY

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Getting On The Air At Westminster

BY SHARON SAKSON

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Obedience and Rally Musings

BY MINTA “MIKE” WILLIQUETTE

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The Long Road Back

BY MJ NELSON

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Bite Of The Apple

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

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There’s A New Cluster In Town: Southern Hospitality At Its Best!

BY WILLIAM H. (“BILLY”) MILLER

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Westminster Facts & Figures

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2010 Westminster Winners: Groups And Junior Showmanship

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Cornell Event At Westminster Highlights Research

BY STEPHANIE SPECCHIO

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Off The Leash

BY SHAUN COEN

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Judging In Moscow And More

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

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Click – The Russian Hunting Federation

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

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Click – The Way We Were

BY PHOEBE BOOTH

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The Gossip Column

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

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Letters To The Editor

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Editorial

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Inside Out

BY JOHN MANDEVILLE

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The Way It Is

BY SARI B. TIETJEN

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Contents FEBUARY 4, 2011

Question Of The Week

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

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The British Scene

BY GEOFF CORISH

30

An Interview With Tom Bradley, Show Chairman of Westminster

BY KARL M. STEARNS

34

Bests Of The Week

38

Ten Questions

BY LESLEY BOYES

42

SAR Dog Health Study: 9/11 Rescue Dogs

BY SHARON PFLAUMER

46

Heelwork To Music: Putting Together The Routine Puzzle

BY RICHARD CURTIS

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Salukis In The Negev: Keeping Up With Tradition

BY YOSSI GUY

54

A Thought To Consider

BY SEYMOUR WEISS

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True North

BY ALLISON FOLEY

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Getting On The Air At Westminster

BY SHARON SAKSON

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Obedience and Rally Musings

BY MINTA “MIKE” WILLIQUETTE

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The Long Road Back

BY MJ NELSON

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Bite Of The Apple

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

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There’s A New Cluster In Town: Southern Hospitality At Its Best!

BY WILLIAM H. (“BILLY”) MILLER

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Westminster Facts & Figures

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2010 Westminster Winners: Groups And Junior Showmanship

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Cornell Event At Westminster Highlights Research

BY STEPHANIE SPECCHIO

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Off The Leash

BY SHAUN COEN

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Judging In Moscow And More

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

130

Click – The Russian Hunting Federation

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

156

Click – The Way We Were

BY PHOEBE BOOTH

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174 handlers directory 176 subscription rates 178 classified advertising 180 advertising rates

All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received cameraready. Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.

DOG NEWS (ISSN 0886-2133) is published weekly except the last two weeks in December by Harris Publications, 1115 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10010.

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The Gossip Column

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

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170 dog show calendar

Letters To The Editor

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE DELEGATE BODY

In the latest D-The Dog News Annual Magazine no less an authority than James B. Crowley, the Executive Secretary of AKC and an employee of that organization for the past 40 years, analyzes the evolution of the Delegate Body. It is an article which should be required reading for all Delegates and anyone else interested and concerned with matters concerning the American Kennel Club. The article itself is anything but startling nor an exposé but a reasoned and historical tome containing many facts either heretofore unknown or forgotten.

For instance were you aware that in 1924 the Delegates approved a $250 initiation fee for new member clubs which still exists today and that $250 would be $3,140 in today’s dollars or that in 1931 dues for clubs to hold a show were $25 and never raised since ($325 in today’s dollars). Mr. Crowley is also interviewed in this issue of D and one learns that in the years AKC Board Minutes were not made public Jim was the only person with the combination to the safe which held these minutes--if someone needed to read something from them they had to make a written request! A man of the highest integrity he outlines the changes with regard to the size, composition and the modus operandi of the Delegate Body as part of AKC’s governance structure and how it has changed. His conclusion that ‘with all the challenges facing AKC, the time has undoubtedly come to re-examine how the organization functions and does business’ is one which all candidates running for the Board should heed and follow. Today’s environment is not the same as 1988 much less 1884 a statement these pages has been reiterating for years now.

AKC’S ACHILLES HEEL

The need for the Board and the Staff to make efficient and actionable decisions in today’s fast paced business and social environment should be apparent to one and all. Yet both entities are held back by the governance structure at AKC, which must be modernized to keep pace with the ever changing world of today. The AKC Board of Directors is meant to set policy and the staff is charged with running the day-to-day business of the organization. However, the 600 plus Delegate Body combined with an archaic set of Bylaws hamper if not interfere totally, making this an almost impossible task. It is not the role of the Delegates to second-guess every individual Board and Staff initiative. Indeed the Delegate Committees have so misconstrued and interpreted its role that they seem to think they have the same powers as the Board and or the Staff. They do not.

And it is this very attitude which these pages predicted would occur when those Committees were first formed, which are so self-destructing and improper. Under both New York State law and the AKC Bylaws the Delegates are not empowered to make day-to-day business decisions. Those Delegates who are attempting to do this are improperly acting and must be redirected.

Alternatively change the Bylaws and give these powers to the Delegates but don’t set up phony and misleading campaign cries that these powers should be returned to the Delegates.

The fact is they never have had them with which to begin!

CLARIFYING THE REGISTRATION STORY

Does a day go by in certain AKC circles without hearing or reading about the horrible effects the drop in registrations has wrought upon the running of AKC? How will we recoup these monies--how can AKC regain its prominence as the leading registry? Is AKC going broke? It should be pretty apparent to all that the great drop in registrations revolved round the higher standards AKC instituted for breeders and the breeding of dogs. It looked as though and in fact probably was an attempt to rid the organization of the stigma of registering puppy millers’ dogs but went even further and discouraged the so-called legitimate commercial breeder as well. These backroom efforts to eliminate all commercial breeders no matter the conditions of the premises nor the care given the dogs may or may not have been premeditated by those so anti-AKC (including some leading and very vocal Delegates). In a short, ten-year time they succeeded in forming 34 competitive registries and in reducing AKC’s registration from 1.5 million to 600,000. It took years for AKC to understand and acknowledge what was happening and there are still pockets within the Delegate Body who still do not understand how these registration debacles occurred.

Certainly when the staff and Board presented the Petland plan the cries from Delegate leaders were obscene and off base and yet these very people have been rewarded and continue to be rewarded by their peers with positions of leadership within that Body. It is doubtful that AKC will ever reach the pinnacle registration figure again but these pages sense a change in public reaction towards AKC. A positive change brought about no doubt by AKC’s role in legislative areas and in its attempts to improve and care for the health and welfare of all dogs seems to be occurring. Hopefully the public shift in adopting dogs rather than purchasing registrable AKC dogs is abating as AKC proponents have awoken and answered and explained the insidious campaign begun by the animal rightists over the past several decades in this area. Winning back the veterinarians and those in veterinarian school is a major goal and again these pages sense this may be happening. We must fight the good fight as concerned breeders and get our message across and you watch and see registrations will reverse themselves and start somewhat of a climb upward.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

By the time many of you read this Editorial you will be at the Garden. Westminster of course is so unique as to need no introduction. Its prestige worldwide is so accepted that wherever you go in the world and you speak about dog shows when someone hears you are American the Westminster Kennel Club is bound to be a major topic of conversation. This year’s Big W will be a bit different due to the construction going on at the Garden. Nonetheless the event will retain its importance and provide the international and national dog show worlds a look at the best of what we as breeders produce for show competition. The DOG NEWS booth will be on the same level as where the dogs are being exhibited and we hope you will find the time to pay us a visit. In the meanwhile good showing and good wins--that’s for sure.

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SURVIVING WINTER

Out One more inch.

As this is being written there are just a few days left in January and all we need is one more inch of snow to make January 2011 the all-time snowiest month in New York City. Joy. And that’s saying nothing of the entire New York metropolitan area having been blanketed with near two feet of snow on December 26, except in the many places where it was past 30 inches.

In our part of the Jersey suburbs it’s been five times as bad… would you believe twice? Ok, how about it’s been bad, but could’ve been worse?

Hey, I think the peaceful serenity of fallen snow is as beautiful as the poets – or is it the Eskimos – say it is. Then I have to shovel a path to the dogs’ exercise yard and a suitably sized clearing for the dogs to relieve themselves. Am I the only one who would never, ever recount the trials and tribulations of coping with man’s best friend(s) in winter to non-doggy friends – both of them – but make it a prime source of conversation with doggy friends?

You need only cope with a winter such as this one’s been once – okay make it twice – to understand why covered runs and/or large pole barns are necessities for readily managing even a modest number of dogs – true though it is in this area as soon as you go to the expense of building protection from winter snows there will be no snow to speak of for at least five years. This will be only specifically where you live – friends mere miles

away will have piles of the white stuff. Thankfully, erecting quality snow protection also provides summer shade… and we can, at least right now, forgo warnings about the dangers of summer temperatures for several months… probably.

Ordinarily I’d say the best tip for making it through winters hereabouts is to head for warm weather locales. The islands are always a pleasant change, not that dog people after a couple of weekends without shows at years’ end are necessarily interested in merely sipping piña coladas on sun-drenched beaches.

Raise your hand if you remember when the New Year’s first show weekend meant the American Spaniel Club in New York City immediately followed by the long slog to and around Florida for a couple of weeks up and down the state on the then Florida Circuit… an experience certain to make one thank the heavens for clusters.

At least those days got man and dog out of the cold northeast.

Whether the stress was entirely worth it can be debated. Being able to set up in Brooksville these days for the duration is if nothing else easier on the dogs and exhibitors… hopefully. By the way, my personal batting average weather wise on January shows in Florida is .333, lo these many years ago; one I don’t remember, another time the weather was terrific, just what a Northeasterner would order up, and the third time it was cold – unpleasantly so.

So much so that a family publication such as DOG NEWS would not print what the late AKC Field Rep Arthur Marsh had to say about it… but then, it would have likely been a feat to get two sentences out of Arthur that a family publication could print. Arthur was a good guy.

In any case I haven’t been back to January shows in Florida since.

I honestly believe one of the great insufficiently credited things about Westminster is the role it plays in helping dog people survive winter – at least dog people in the greater New York metropolitan area, if not all cold weather parts of the country. No kidding. With the start of the New Year tolerating January’s cold is helped by the warming thought of the Garden being “only six weeks away;” then five… and so on.

The Garden itself is always a warming experience. No one has ever said the benching area is anything less than warm, maybe hot is typically a better description; something it’s easy to become, especially under the collar, when the judging of your breed doesn’t go as you envisioned.

Incidentally speaking of surviving winter and Westminster, it is utterly pointless to broach the subject of New York City weather during the Garden with Show Chair Tom Bradley. Tom’s from Watertown, New York, where the average February high is barely single digits and the low is double digits below zero – toasty for polar bears. To say Tom rolls his eyes at the worst Mother Nature bestows on New York City in February is likely a big understatement.

It is true – as any number of Westminsters’ past testify – February is New York’s snowiest month, averaging 8.4 inches. That’s for the entire month, which most people who remember the Garden in 2006 would have trouble believing, given 26.9 inches of snow – the biggest snowstorm ever in New York – fell on that Saturday and Sunday and of course the Garden went off for the 130th consecutive year virtually unaffected.

So, does anything make winter more survivable than a Westminster win?

“I honestly believe one of the great insufficiently credited things about Westminster is the role it plays in helping dog people survive winter – at least dog people in the greater New York metropolitan area, if not all cold weather parts of the country. No kidding.”

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AM. & CAN. CH. QUICHE’S GRAND FINALE

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This is a subject that has been written about many times by many writers for years now, but no one with authority seems to be willing to tackle the issue head-on and resolve it once and for all.

he subject is the rating systems, the number of dog shows, the number of times a dog is shown throughout the year, and the basic fact that a high ranked dog has to be owned by someone of wealth or a consortium of individuals who pool their funds to campaign a particular dog. While this is never a poor quality dog, it is not always the best dog of its breed in the country: it is just the one that is shown the most by handlers (usually) with wealthy backers/owners and, therefore, highly ranked by a system that at the end of the day means little. Who remembers the top dogs of past years? Who recalls the name of the owners?

The handlers? Frankly, it is nothing more than an ego trip – and one short-lived at that!

How did we get here? How did these systems spin out of control?

To get to the basics, most systems are dependent on the number of dogs defeated – the more a dog is shown, the better the chance is of increasing the number of dogs defeated. The more shows we have during the year, the more of an opportunity for a dog to be shown more times as long as the dog has the desire, the handler the stamina, and the owner(s) the dollars to finance the whole expedition.

It has gotten to the point where something must be done because if someone wants to have a highly ranked dog that dog needs to be shown on just about every day there is a dog show regardless of what part of the country it is being held. A missed dog show is a missed opportunity to increase those numbers of points/wins. As an example, in 2010 there were approximately 266 days of dog shows being held someplace in the United States. 266 days of shows out of 365 days in the year. That left only about 100 days for travelling to and from the shows – that was one heck of a schedule.

It is not unusual for a dog to be shown on the West coast one week and then on the East the next, Midwest the following, and so on. It is also not unusual for a handler to size up the competition at a cluster and depart in the night after having lost to head for another group of shows in some other part of the country. Grueling for the handlers (and at this level they are almost always handlers), hard on the dogs who have little down time to just be dogs, and extremely expensive.

If a handler knows his heavily campaigned dog has an opportunity to win at whatever show, whatever part of the country, he goes wherever he believes he has the greatest chance. The handler is being richly rewarded for this rat race but, at the end of

the day, what is value of this other than feeding an owner’s (or owners’) ego in being able to tout a particular ranking? Certainly, the owner(s) is not seeking a judge’s opinion – much less an opinion of breeding stock. What is being sought is a high-ranking win. For too many fanciers at this level, showing a dog has become a game – a game to be won at all cost!

It is ego-driven, ego-fed and ego-inspired! The dog, itself, is just the tool.

What can be done about the situation? It has often been suggested that the American Kennel Club needs to step in and take ownership of these ranking systems, get everyone on the same page and devise a single system that takes under consideration the health and well-being of the dogs. Suggestions for such a system have been many, including placing a limit on the number of times a dog can be shown in a month, in a week, establishing distance markers between shows (except for special events, such as specialties) for when a dog can be shown, counting a win under a particular judge at the same level to once a year for the purpose of such a ranking, putting a cap on the number of wins counted within the system, and developing a concept of weighing the overall number of dogs defeated against the number of times a dog is shown.

AKC needs to take a leadership role in this area because the current systems are hurling down an unstoppable path unless AKC steps in. After all, it approves shows and oversees all aspects of its member and licensed events.

Establishing a fair and equitable ranking system for itself and its vendors just plain makes sense. By taking the proverbial bull by the horn in doing so, AKC would be demonstrating that it has the health and welfare of the dogs being shown foremost in its mind.

But instead of doing this, AKC is going in the opposite direction with its idea of creating a Reserve Best In Show and six Group placements rather than just the current four. This means more opportunities for even more points. In 2010, the #1 and #2 ranked dogs finished the year with just over 700 points separating them out of over 81000 points amassed during the year. With the opportunity to acquire even more points that these additional placements would provide, it is not hard to imagine a situation where less than a handful of points could separate the top-ranked dogs.

Why are these additional placements even being considered? Why is providing the opportunity to acquire additional ranking points more important than reigning in the whole ranking system? Why is AKC unwilling to lead in this regard? Your guess is as good as mine!

“If a handler knows his heavily campaigned dog has an opportunity to win at whatever show, whatever part of the country, he goes wherever he believes he has the greatest chance.”

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As a result of the recent report that it may be unhealthy to sleep with your pet--dog or cat-have you changed your sleeping habits in this regard?

Elliot Weiss Many years ago when I was a child, some brain trust said butter was unhealthy. My mother turned to margarine and used it for years. I would not touch the stuff today. Dogs were great bed warmers in Medeival times and still are today. Maybe the dingbat that spent all this time doing this study should look into the unhealthiness of sleeping with their significant other. They might wind up with a lot more room in their bed.

Cindy Vogels We’ve always had dogs in the bedroom. Since taking up with my present bedmate nearly 35 years ago, there hasn’t been a dog on my bed - when he’s home! Would I banish my Greyhound who keeps me company the minute he’s gone? No way!

Charlotte Patterson No, I have not. My dogs do not sleep with me every night but when they do we all enjoy the time together.

Since I have toy dogs, I have at least three in bed with me on those occasions.

Denise Flaim I maintain that sleeping with certain humans is likely even more unhealthy. While the headlines about bubonic-plague-carrying bedmates are catchy, the study really looked at cases where relatively rare conditions like meningitis were contracted. The

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authors concluded that the best prevention was keeping animalhealthy to begin with, not banning them from your 1,500-thread Egyptian cotton. My personal policy is that bed-sharing is acceptable until it infringes on my chiropractic health. I have one old Ridgeback bitch who burrows under the covers to the bottom of the bed and makes an unparalleled footwarmer. I had an old male who slept in a state of canine rigor mortis, all paws planted firmly in your back. He was not long for the Posturepedic.

Carol Grossman I was just saying on Sunday when I was driving home with Lilly in my lap that we should have been born Siamese. Of course she still sleeps in the bed, and loves it!

Robert Hunter No -- unaware of study -- how can I get a copy? Diane loves to sleep with the dogs; me, not so much.

Karen Galipeault Absolutely not! My dogs and some of my clients’ dogs just need that bonding...and so do I!

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The British Scene I doubt very much if the Top Dog All Breeds in the U.K. has ever been closer than it was in 2010 and really it was right up to the wire for the decision to be made between Phil Davies’ Kerry Blue, Ch. Perrisblu Kennislains Chelsey, and Tom Isherwood and Lee Cox’s Chinese Crested, Ch. Vanitonia Unwrapped. Interesting as they are both bitches, too.

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ast show of the year is always the Ladies Kennel Club, held at the NEC, venue of course for Crufts.

Four of the halls are used so it’s a pretty big show and this year with 10,856 dogs entered with Golden Retrievers topping the individual breeds with a staggering 267 dogs. The largest entry in the toy group as always, are the Cavaliers, and as such there are usually two judges. And for best of breed the two judges decided that would go to Peter Towses’ Ch. Miletree Constellation winning his sixth such award and from an entry of 254 Cavaliers!!

Up to this show the Kerry Blue was ahead in the lead by ten points but sadly, for Chelsey, l was the Kerry Blue judge and obviously she was not entered. So all depended on how well the Crested faired!! She would have to go best in show or reserve best in order to take the title. It was as close as that!

Plus the show was to have an unusual ending and one that no one could have foreseen!!

This being the last show of the year and obviously close to Christmas everyone was in party mood. In days gone by every breed would have a get together party with food etc and some of the tables would be literally laden with food. Sadly those spoil sports from the National Exhibition Centre put a stop to this, because they felt that no one was buying the food from the on site restaurants. Though in reality l am not sure exhibitors do now, they have more to deal with than simply eating!!

Imports now are not a rarity anymore, our UK Pet Passport Scheme has given a lifeline to lots of breeds over the past few years. The USA used to be the main country for imports but Australia is now a regular exported of top quality dogs. A new champion emerged in Old English Sheepdogs with Australian and now UK Champion Perfu The Boy From Oz of Brinkley, owned

by Pam Tomes. He has only been to 6 shows, and in this very competitive breed has managed to make his title in that short time. And also the Australian Shepherd Ch Thornapple What The Doc Ordered, who also has his Danish/Luxembourg/Norwegian and International titles

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plus of course his UK title now. He is owned by Bitta Wohliche from Denmark and both his previous challenge certificates have come from Crufts in ‘08 and ‘010.

I was the judge at this show for Bichon Frise on the first day and for Kerries and Westies on the second.

Unfortunately on the first day l was taken ill and after my judging of the Bichons l was forced to attend the local accident and emergency dept. of the local hospital. I was treated and advised to go home and not judge on the second day. A great blow for me, but also had it been known previously, then the Kerry bitch could have challenged, had she been entered, the Crested for the top dog award, and who knows what may have happened??

Victor Malzoni must have been delighted to hear that his Wire Fox Terrier Ch Travella Starlord had won the terrier group. He is already a best in show winner in this country and l believe he leaves for the USA after Crufts. He was handled by Richard Allen and is bred from two Travellas.

Utility group was won by a black and white Lhasa Ch Terendak Record Signing and the Doberman won the working group, Ch/Lux Ch Supetas Ozzy Osbourne, which has now won 26 challenge certificates and was the top sire in his breed in ‘09. Gundogs were topped by the German Wirehaired Pointer Ch/Dutch Ch Kavacanne Xanto and Hounds by the Ridgeback, Villagedogs Hottopic.

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nd so to the final two and for best in show Ann Arch chose the Chinese Crested Ch Vanitonia Unwrapped owned by Lee Cox and Tom Isherwood and with this win it gave her the final points for the dog of the year title. For reserve another group and best in show winner during the year which was the Cullens German Shepherd Dog Ch Elmo vom Huhnegrab handled by young Steven Cox. And so the year is over again and one with many changes. Next time l will give you a rundown on the top dogs of the year.

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TomBradley ShowChairman-WestminsterKennelClub

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y father used to say of me and my involvement with dogs, ‘It’s my fault. All he wanted was a horse. If I had only known what one little horse would have cost me, I would have got him a horse.’” Instead, the passion turned to dogs, and so a lifetime love of dogs began for Thomas H. Bradley 3d, and the sport of purebred dogs has been that much richer.

If Central Casting had to choose a person to play the character of show chairman for The Westminster Kennel Club, they would be hardpressed to find a better choice. Tom Bradley is tall, broad-shouldered, stately. He also wears a tuxedo well. When you add to it a friendly, engaging personality and an air of quiet humility, you truly come to appreciate his genuineness. Indeed, it took a year of chasing after him for this interview because frankly, he doesn’t look for publicity for himself or what he does. When you know the story, though, you’ll agree Mr. Bradley has had a fascinating life and has added to the lives of many others in his own quiet but effective way.

Tom started in dogs in 1954, as a young teenager. “We always had a couple of dogs around.

Everybody used to have cocker spaniels as pets,” he told me. “The North Country Kennel Club was being formed. I was a kid, but I went to dog shows. They mostly Tom judging Labrador had a hundred or so dogs at Retrievers at them. I discovered I wanted a Westminster larger dog than cockers. It just so happened that my family was in the wholesale hardware business with customers all over upstate New York. My parents went to the Adirondacks on a business trip and my mother spied a German Shorthaired Pointer. She told me about what she saw, and I went to work. I sent out 10 letters to breeders from a listing in Dog World.

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Tom with Westminster President Peter Van Brunt

some Vizslas, too. I took a pick male GSP from him. I eventually finished him. The breed was becoming more and more popular and a number of us locally had them.

We eventually formed the GSP Club of Northern NY. Field trials were held twice a year, and we had specialty shows.

It was a great way to learn all about your breed and the people involved.”

Tom eventually formed a friendship that impacted his life in dogs tremendously. “In the early 60’s I met Mrs. Betty Hyslop (Cairndania) from Brockville, ONT Canada. She’d call me and ask if I was going to this or that show. I was almost too young to have a car, so she would offer me a ride. Little did I know she needed my help to show dogs. This turned into a lifetime friendship and gave me the opportunity to show a LOT of Cairn Terriers. I showed her Cairns at Westminster and won the breed more than a couple of times. I also won a big entry at Westchester under Anna K. Nichols over Mrs. Hylsop and Mrs. Betty Stone.

Mrs. Hyslop’s influence had a great deal to do with me staying interested in the sport. She opened many doors for me and introduced me to many people.”

German Shorthaired Pointers served as Tom’s launch into dogs, but the pathway took many turns. Besides his association with Mrs. Hyslop and her Cairn Terriers, Tom had a number of other breeds which he bred and successfully showed. Tom CONTINUED ON PAGE 106

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Orange Empire Dog Club - Sunday Portuguese Water Dog GCh. Aviator’s Luck Be A Lady Judge Mr. Clay Coady Owners Cathy & Mike Dugan, Victor Malzoni, Jr. & Jerson Valle Handler Amy Rutherford

Erie Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday GCh.Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins Judge Mr. James Ham Judge Mr. Joseph Holava Owners Mrs. Ellen M. Charles, Larry & Angela Stein, Robert Lamm, Lesley Woodcock & Susan Ross Handler Clifford Steele Middle Peninsula Kennel Club American Staffordshire Terrier Ch. CastleRock’s SbigStaff Mad About You Judge Mr. William Potter Owners Genoa Brown, Ruth Sampson, Dayna Pesenti Handler Kim Rudzik Orange Empire Dog Club Doberman Pinscher GCh. Caryola’s Antigua Judge Ms. Chie Ejima Owners Naomi & Malcolm Barksdale Handler Andy Linton

Golden Gate Kennel Club - Saturday Welsh Terrier Ch. Bruhil’s First Lady Judge Mrs. Mareth Kipp Owners Bruce Schwartz, Richard Berg & Samantha Curran Handler Wood Wornall

Abilene Kennel Club - Saturday Doberman Pinscher Ch. Horizon’s Evangeline Judge Dr. J. Donald Jones Owners Roy & Janice Keith and Linda George Handler Linda George Baton Rouge Kennel Club - Friday Pembroke Welsh Corgi GCh. Coventry Pennant Judge Miss Joan E. Luna Owners Jim and Judy Johnson, Steve Leyerly, & Bill Shelton Handler David Harper Charleston Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Pug GCh. Caper’s Sirius Endeavor Judge Mr. Houston Clark Judge Mr. Joseph E. Gregory Owners Phil & Carol Fisher Handler Linda G. Rowell

Park Shore Kennel Club - Saturday Smooth Coat Chihuahua GCh. Ch Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight Judge Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine Owner & Handler Gloria Johnson St. Charles Kennel Club II Kuvasz GCh. Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence Judge Mr. James R. White Owners Mercedes Vila, Lynn Brady, Connie Townsend, and Claudia Muir Handler Diana Wilson

Oakland County Kennel Club Basset Hound GCh. Craigwoods Ol’ South U Can’t Touch This Judge Mr. Victor Clemente Owners Robert Opeka, Kenneth Hutchinson, Kirk Joiner Handler Sarah L. Karger

Chain O’Lakes Kennel Club - Friday Norfolk Terrier Ch. Max-Well’s Red Apple Judge Mr. Michael Dachel Owners Barbara Miller & Susan Kipp Handler Susan Kipp

Annapolis Kennel Club -Thursday Parson Russell Terrier GCh. Foxbend Colour Me More Judge Mr. James E. Frederiksen Owners Dr. Johnny Miller, Jane Gardner, David & Susan Crawford Handler Dana Bryson

Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia II Black Cocker Spaniel GCh. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction Judge Miss Maxine V. Beam Owners Bruce Van Deman, Carolee Douglas, Mary Walker, Linda Moore Handler Michael Pitts

Alexandria Kennel Club - Sunday Saluki GCh. DC Shahtani Ivory Moon Judge Dr. Donald A. Gill Owner Lori May Handler Gerry L. Thornton

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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?

Started showing Bulldogs in 1961.

Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?

Jean - Ch. Kippax Fearnought.

Bob - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph West’s French bulldog - Ch. Ralanda Ami Francine Ami and Suzi Segal’s bulldog Ch. Taurus Trailblazer.

Why do you think most people want to judge?

Bob - Ego trip.

Jean - For the most part, I have to agree, but there are quite a few exceptions.

Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?

Bob - Richard Nixon.

Jean - Lizbeth Salander - The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?

Jean - Wish Bob would fly and enjoy getting out more.

Bob - Wish Jean didn’t like to fly and didn’t want to go away so much.

How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?

Jean - Enjoy being with friends and/or family having a good time.

Bob - Affable and gregarious.

Do you think there are too many dog shows?

Jean - Yes. Bob - No.

Which are your three favorite dog shows?

Jean - BCA National, Westminster, Eukanuba.

Bob - Bucks, Montgomery, BCA National.

Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?

Jean - No. Bob - No.

How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the same weekend?

Bob - Doesn’t bother me.

Jean - It’s up to the dog - could be hard on some. OK with me though.

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he 9/11 First Responders Health Care Bill was signed into law by President Obama recently. It provides aid to rescue workers who became ill after being exposed to toxic substances as a result of the terrorist attack.

Of course, the 9/11 First Responders weren’t only human.

New York Police Department (NYPD) Police Dogs and Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs from outside agencies and volunteer groups were deployed to search for live victims, human remains and explosive devices.

The dogs weren’t equipped with respiratory protection.

Paw protection only was used on a limited number of dogs.

(Most of them weren’t trained to wear booties because booties interfere with traction on rubble.) The dogs sniffed or even gently licked the debris as part of the scenting process.

Obviously, the above increased the dogs’ level of exposure to the toxic substances present, i.e., asbestos, crystalline silica, polychlorinated biphenyls, mercury, lead, vinyl chloride, dioxin, etc.

Two studies monitored the short- and long-term health effects of the dogs deployed on 9/11. A 5-year study was conducted by the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and an ongoing 10-year study is being conducted by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. The premise of each is the supposition that exposure to toxic substances may cause short- or long-term health issues.

The Animal Medical Center Study The study conducted by the Animal Medical Center tracked the health of 27 dogs deployed at Ground Zero by the NYPD on 9/11. Philip R. Fox DVM, MS, DACVIM/ECVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC, was the lead researcher. A group of household pets and law enforcement dogs not dispatched on 9/11 served as the control group.

The study’s results are of particular interest. The level of exposure to toxic substances was especially high for the NYPD dogs because of the extended period of time they were deployed. They worked the entire 37-week recovery/ clean-up operation.

Short- and Long-term Findings

According to Dr. Fox, there were a few, short-term health issues and no long-term ones.

“During the time of deployment, 17 of the 27 dogs expe-

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inding One Another (FOA) was established by the Tails of Hope Foundation to pay tribute, on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, to the courageous Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs and their handlers who served so heroically. Among the events planned are educational programs, a photography and artifacts exhibit and cosponsorship of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine International The 9/11 legacy charm. Photo credit: © 2010 Working Dog Conference 2011. Tails of Hope Foundation, Inc. To support the needs of SAR dogs and handlers, donors may purchase a “legacy charm,” featuring a German shepherd dog, honoring these magnificent working animals. (Additional breeds will be added.) Funds generated by FOA will be used to provide financial assistance to underwrite veterinary expenses for SAR dogs in need, increase the number of specially trained SAR-focused veterinarians, expand research of benefit to working dogs and their human partners, etc. For more information, those interested may phone (845) 725-7944 or visit www.findingoneanother.org and www.tailsofhopefoundation.org rienced some minor health problems: fatigue; eye inflammation; respiratory tract irritation; decreased appetite; weight loss, dehydration; and cuts. These issues were consistent with exposure to gas and smoke, or walking through debris. None were serious enough for any of the dogs to be hospitalized,” he says.

Only mild, infrequent, health conditions were identified during the 5-year follow-up period.

“None of the dogs were diagnosed with chronic respiratory tract disease,” Dr. Fox says. “Six of the 27 died of various causes, but that was comparable to the incidence of death in the control group.”

Because some of the substances the dogs were exposed to were carcinogens--asbestos, crystalline silica, etc.—it’s been rumored that some of the NYPD dogs died of cancer due to their exposure on 9/11. That was not found to be the case according to Dr. Fox. “Whenever a dog in the study became ill, the media automatically attributed it to deployment on 9/11,” Dr. Fox says. “Some of these dogs were 4- or 5-years old at the time they were deployed. By the time the study concluded 5 years later, they were 9- or 10-years-old. That’s old for a German shepherd dog or Labrador retriever.

“Many of them did develop issues, but the issues seemed to be agerelated. For example, some developed arthritis and had to be euthanized because they couldn’t walk. A couple of them did get cancer but that’s not uncommon in older dogs, and the incidence among the deployed dogs was comparable to that of the control group. In terms of the incidence of other diseases, we found no differences between the deployed dogs and the dogs in the control group. Nineteen of the 27 dogs were still alive and apparently healthy at the conclusion of the study.”

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Heelwork to Music Putting Together The Routine Puzzle

Many people get into the sport of freestyle by firstly teaching their dog just for fun some of the moves that can be performed. If your dog can already perform various tricks/moves then you can start to think about putting a routine together.

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he first stage is to find some music that you think will suit you and your dog. When you have chosen your piece of music then you need to listen to it hundreds of times so that you know every twist and turn.

When you feel that you know the music very well then you need to start to “read the music”. Reading the music means to start visualising where certain moves might fit because of the nature of the music at a certain section. For example if there is a quiet piece you might think this means the handler is standing still while the dog is doing something. Alternatively there might be a nice flowing bit which you could imagine doing a weave to. A good tip is to close your

It is essential that you have a reliable finish pose

Try and match each piece of music with the right type of move so a flowing piece of music might be a weave with the dog

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eyes and listen to the music then try and picture the dog doing the move to that piece of the music.

Another item to read is the changes in the music which helps you to realise when one move stops and another move starts. An easy way to show you what a change in the music is would be to listen to a track that has lyrics, as at the end of each line of a verse there would normally be a change. A good example of a track to show changes in the music is to listen to the synthesizer track Axel F. This track is also good to show how a track can build from a slow start into a faster beat.

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Salukis in the Negev:

Keeping up with Tradition The Saluki is one of two breeds indigenous to the eastern Mediterranean area.

While the Canaan Dog is kept as a pariah dog, serving its purpose at the edge of the camp, the Saluki is a prized possession among the Bedouins, serving as a status symbol and source of pride.

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eren Mintz is a young Israeli Saluki breeder under the Neshama Tova (Kind Soul) prefix.

She has a house full of these graceful creatures and in her relamvely short mme as a breeder has managed to make some friends among Bedouins, giving and receiving dogs from them.

It has long been my wish to see Salukis in their natural surroundings, so when Keren said she was scheduling a visit to her friend Amrani Awashla, I hopped on the wagon.

Actually, Mitsubishi 4x4 would be a more appropriate descripmon. If you think this breeder was dressed in the tradimonal Bedouin gown with a napkin on his head, riding a camel or horse, think again. The tall, slim young man wore Western clothes with a very fine pair of sneakers. He speaks excellent Hebrew (no English, though) and has a website.

However, he inherited his love for the Salukis from his father and his forefathers. The Saluki has tradimonally been used to hunt small game, mainly hares, and just like the hounds of the European nobility in past centuries, it is a valued object of personal pride. Although hunmng, and parmcularly coursing, is legally forbidden in Israel, the locals find ways of racing their dogs, behind ATV’s or 4x4 vehicles, and the best runners are the most sought a er for breeding.

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or what is, indisputably, a very long time, debate has been raging among dog fanciers about the number of shows in which we participate as exhibitors. This hot topic is complex and has no easy answer.What follows then will offer this writer’s view of the issue and some possible approaches to reasonable resolution.

When the horsepower society depended on to move about was furnished by real horses, travelers on long trips could change their weary animals for fresh ones along their routes.In cross country travel, wagon trains might stop for brief periods to allow both man and animal to renew themselves before venturing on the next leg of a journey. Not so for all too many contemporary show dogs.

Before going further I will allow that the number of shows in which any dog is entered and frequency of times shown is entirely up to owners and/or handlers. This is an entirely voluntary matter and it is up to the people connected to a dog to make those choices. Just as we are all different, our dogs are also individuals. The “showing fool” thrives on the travel, the commotion and the attention that is all part of the show circuit.This dog, if it also has the requisite level of conformation, is likely to be a successful show dog. The late all-breed judge Henry Stoecker, speaking at a post-Westminster luncheon, after judging Best in Show at that year’s Garden told his audience that “show dogs are like chorus girls; they’ve got to have it AND they’ve got to flaunt it!”Dogs fitting this description are unlikely to suffer from show circuit burnout, but such dogs are few and very far between.Those are the one’s we remember and tell stories about.They are the electrifying animals that are the rich, immortal lore of our sport.

More often than not most dogs that have it within them to be successful show dogs, but it’s not something most will keep forever.

Some dogs just tire of what keeps the showing fools always ready to play. Usually, a finishable dog can be engaged long enough to earn those fifteen points and perhaps to carry on to the Grand Championship. The wise owner or talented handler can keep a dog’s level of enthusiasm up for as long as may be needed, but it takes a sensitive touch.

For some dogs, retirement comes too soon. The heart-tugging sight of the old campaigner posing in his paddock summons memories of golden moments and great wins. For others the end of a show career doesn’t come soon enough. Those are the ones you practically have to drag around the ring and stand on your head to get a show out of. It’s a relief when they finish and haven’t we all been there?

How much any one dog is shown must therefore be a judgment call. Many years ago I wrote an article I titled “The Victims of Our Vanity,” and the message of that article may have even more relevance today. The number of dog shows has grown exponentially and the format of our shows has changed dramatically. All this and more has challenged the mental and physical stamina of our show dogs and we must take the stress we place on them into account.

Years ago we knew about circuits and many would travel from city to city, show to show, in pursuit of pleasure or livelihood or both. Today we have replaced many of those memorable old circuits with clusters.Admittedly,clusters do away with travel between shows.Now,we get to a show

site, arrange a functional setup and we are in business for three, four or maybe even more days. Easy? Sure, but maintaining scrupulous hygiene might be even more important than it was in the good (?) old days. You just don’t know what the exhibitor a setup or two away is carrying with her. Better to err on the side of caution than trying to find a vet at night in a strange city.And we all know it’s easier to keep dogs healthy on the road than it is to get them cured.

Dogs shown very often need their spirits lifted. It can’t be much fun for a dog to sit in a crate for hours on end, submit to protracted grooming sessions and go through all the inevitable preparation rituals without a little R&R. A dog being exercised alongside a bicycle is building muscle tone, but it’s also having fun. Is there such a thing as “brain tone?” Let’s hope so – for our dogs’ sake. I always like seeing a dog being exercised this way. To me it says someone really cares about all sides of their dog.

Similarly, dogs playing in a spacious ex pen with toys strewn about tells me that their people know how important happiness is for show dogs and make the effort to provide it for theirs.

No one can say when a dog is being shown too much. It is up to the morals of the people connected to it.This needs to be an individual decision, but it needs to be made with intelligence, compassion and a reasonable degree of personal responsibility.

In considering the question of too many shows it is also necessary to factor in economics from several different directions. Professional handlers make their living from showing dogs and the best of them do wonderfully well by their clients and the dogs they show.They take on as many dogs as they can service properly. To do more is to provide a disservice. Now, this can involve a large number of animals or comparatively few; just check out RV row at any good sized dog show.

A competent handler can finish a good dog within a reasonable time frame.They can’t all do it in three five-point conquests. Fairness to clients and sensitivity to their needs and personal resources is key. Still, a handler must maintain facilities, vehicles and paid staff and must cover expenses before realizing a profit from his or her business. With all this, it is still important to make the most out of the most qualified dogs. Any professional handler worthy of the respectable name will be able to make the merit of the dogs in their care work for them while doing that which the client is paying for. The up front handler will tell the client when to save their money, when it’s time to call it a day for a dog that has won all it can win, and when to pull out all the stops on a flyer.

Every dog in a handler’s care will need to appear in a varying number of shows. Obviously circumstances will vary. The final determination is how many times a dog should be shown should be determined by those responsible for its career and well being.

This whole question of how much a dog is shown directly impacts an amazing variety of people and livelihoods besides professional handlers. Superintendents, clubs, magazine publishers, concessionaires, directors of training classes and numerous others all benefit from the volume of dogs being shown. As we all care so deeply about the animals at the core of our sport, it is essential to make the most of the best and refrain from pushing those dogs beyond their comfort level.

Thank you for reading.

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TRUE NORTH (Strong and Free)

The winter wonderland of Canada, you would think that after Christmas people would have the common sense to hibernate and wait for the spring thaw, but no, you cannot teach an old dog new tricks.

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ecember 27th, or the day after Boxing Day here in Canada, brings us to the last shows of the year. A three-day cluster held almost smack dab in the center of the country in the city on Kitchener, Ontario. The Elora Kennel club is responsible for this event held in a ballroom of a convention resort. The venue leaves a lot to be desired and after attending these shows I can see how my decision in years past to stay home and eat the Christmas pudding was actually a smart one.

The grooming and benching area is cramped and crowded, the shows are held in the snow belt without adequate dog exercising area either outside or for coated breeds inside. No dogs are allowed to be left overnight in the building.The premium list and judging schedule all have the requirement of having all dogs out of the building by 6 pm. The first two days saw the shows ending at 5:45! Now it was easy for us to leave, we just had to walk out the door with our dog, but handlers with multiple dogs? And what about the people showing Standard Poodles and Afghans? They have to band them up after the show, a process that can take up to an hour. There were exhibitors with breeds that need the chalk washed out of their legs, what about them? And it was not like the show superintendant took into consideration the lateness of the show ending, no; right after best in show/best puppy in show he was hurrying people out of the building. I found this to be amusing as before best in show was judged the super went into the center of the ring and spoke about how this club was trying to bring back the camaraderie of yesteryear. And the way to achieve this is to throw everyone out of the building and into the cold before they can even process what happened? Seems a strange way to bring back camaraderie.

The junior handling competitions were really where this show giving club showed its strength. There were junior handling competitions all three days and the winner of each class each day was invited to a “best of the best” junior handling competition where the ultimate winner was crowned. They had amazing prizes for juniors as well, including flat screen televisions and digital cameras.

The last weekend of the year and it seemed there was a lot at stake.

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Getting on the Air at Westminster The breed winners parade onto the floor at Madison Square Garden, groomed to perfection, fit as Olympic athletes, reigning as kings and queens of dogdom for this wonderful night.

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ichael LaFave announces the breed; as the spectators watch the judging, the audience at home listens to David Frei talk about each dog. He makes sure that every one gets on, and this year, that number is 179.

To get information, a card is handed to Best of Breed winners along with their rosette. That card is the chance to present the dog to millions of people. David goes over the information during the day and takes the card to the broadcast booth at night.

If your dog wins, how will you present him to the public? If you are entered in Westminster, Live the Dream. Start thinking now about a story to share about him, or his endearing quirks, or something that happened to him. Even if he’s not #1 in the breed going in, there are upsets and unexpected wins every year. It can happen.

Some winners are therapy dogs; Rufus (Ch Rocky Top’s Sundance Kid), the Bull Terrier who went BIS in 2006, has a special knack for working with elderly patients. One year a Bedlington Terrier had taken a rattlesnake avoidance class, and saved his owner’s life by barking at a poisonous snake in her bedroom. A Dachshund who belonged to a teacher helped autistic kids to concentrate. An American Water Spaniel had been hunting in the field in Michigan three days before the show. Those little stories about your dog are what the broadcast audience wants to hear.

David Frei said his favorite cards, “Give me something funny. One person wrote that they gave their dog the name ‘Dave’ because they thought it would get them on the air when they grew up to win at Westminster!”

It’s an important moment, but many people don’t take advantage of it.

At the “Broadcast” desk, if a dog’s card is not turned in, my helpers and I track down the owner or handler at the bench. We know from experience that handlers have other things on their minds. They need to race over to Ring 4 to show their Portie or put a finishing touch on their Kerry Blue. They sometimes hand the envelope to an assistant who puts it in the tack box, where it is discovered three days later at home.

Here is the best-case scenario: The owner should take possession of the broadcast card. The owner knows their dog. Then, put the most important thing first. “27 Bests in Show” and “Number One Collie in the country” are the examples of important things.

We look first to make sure that we can read your writing. It doesn’t do any good to write “Top Winning Puli in the history of the breed” if we can’t read it.

Sometimes people ask David Frei why he didn’t say the name of every owner for every dog. The answer is simple; there isn’t time. The year Uno the Beagle won, he had four co-owners from four different addresses.

Not only is there not enough time, its bad television.

People tune out when they hear a long list being read.

Think of the audience as people like your neighbors, soccer moms and patients in the waiting room. People

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e are now a month in to the year 2011 and things are brewing in Obedience and Rally.The AKC board passed a new rule prohibiting exhibitors from showing to a judge whose seminar they have attended in the last thirty days. Unfortunately, the wording is so ambiguous that some of the Obedience and Rally judges have taken it so far as to mean you can’t even talk to an exhibitor/ friend or you will fall under this rule.The Internet is a wonderful communication tool, but can raise havoc, too. A few judges’ Internet lists have been fueling the most extreme interpretation of this rule. What is also interesting is that the rule passed by the board and recorded in the minutes then shows additional wording added to the rule in the addendum of the minutes.The additional wording is causing the confusion.

The reason for the addition of this rule was apparently due to one person pushing the envelope in another companion event, not Obedience or Rally.The rule for some reason doesn’t include Agility. I have read that one of the Obedience reps stated that the Companion

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Events department realizes the poor wording of the rule and is studying it to make changes to clarify. I hope this comes to pass. One judge I spoke with is considering going emeritus because of the rule, but most others are taking a wait and see attitude and proceeding as before. Many feel that it is an insult to our integrity, however, to put a rule in place such as this. Questions about how this will be policed and whose responsibility it is to know who attended a seminar are at the top of the list concerning the enforcement of this rule.

This year Obedience and Rally will have only three AKC representatives as Roger Ayers and Betty Winthers are “retiring”. As Diane Schultz also has the responsibility for the tracking program you will see reps at very few shows.This will impact judging applicants who need reps in attendance to fulfill requirements for their observations and testing. I will now join the growing number of judges and exhibitors who wonder why AKC is keeping their expensive New York offices and cutting down on necessary personnel.

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peaking of Obedience and Rally reps, I would like to wish Tom Masterson, a former rep, a speedy recovery from illness this month. Now that Tom is judging again the obedience community looks forward to seeing him in the ring. Roger Ayers and Betty Winthers will also be back inside the ring with clipboard in hand.

After a fall right before Thanksgiving doing something stupid in my kitchen I have a new respect for the folks I see in my ring who need to put forth more physical effort to complete the exercises than some others might. Not being able to walk steadily during a heeling pattern is certainly limiting and often quite frustrating. With many of the exhibitors and judges in Obedience and Rally being baby boomers and older, this is becoming a more common occurrence.

And along that same line of thinking, we do need to do something to get the younger crowd involved in our sport. I see very few junior handlers in my ring, and as we all know, Novice A entries are few.

Beginner Novice may be the spark that is needed to accomplish this as there have been fairly large entries in this class.

Hopefully the raising fuel prices will not be a set back for entries in general. It certainly influenced our decision not to take a planned Florida trip this month. However, I did enter the same number of trials closer to home.

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And 133 Group Firsts!

Multiple Specialty Wins!

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The Long Road Back Robert Frost’s classic poem, The Road Not Taken, closes with the words “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

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here are some Irish Setter, Airedale, Cocker and Standard Poodle fanciers who have recently taken the road less traveled by and they are hoping, like Frost, that will make all the difference. For these brave souls are trying, in some cases, to restore a breed to respectability in its historical job or to bridge the wide gulf, in their breed, between show dogs and field dogs. That they have succeeded is a tribute both to perseverance and to having the courage of their convictions.

It has not, however, been an easy path for the most part. “While I’ve taken some polite ribbing at hunt tests that has been generally in good fun, sometimes the comments are not polite at all,” said Deeann Corby-Lulik, who owns Ch MACH6 Connemara’s Tuff Act To Follow MH CDX TQX2 JHV SHFur SHF RE MXF TDI CGC (“Kaleigh”), the first Airedale to earn the AKC’s master hunter title. “‘Is that a Poodle?,’ ‘They’re nice enough dogs but just not smart,’ ‘Oh, you have one of those’ and ‘Hunting dog? That doesn’t look like a hunting dog to me.’ are just a few of the comments I’ve heard. Sometimes it’s not what they say but how they act. Oddly enough, every time someone has been unpleasant about my dogs, we’re always passed! I also believe there have been times when the judges were holding me or my Airedales to a higher standard than the spaniels in the hunt tests. But, in stark contrast to the biased folks, I’ve had some incredibly supportive fellow exhibitors, gunners and judges and thankfully, the great people, by far, outnumber the bad apples.”

“When I first started in the hunt test program in 2000, there was a bias against ‘show’ dogs in the field,” said Vickie Dahlk, who has three master hunter Cockers whose pedigrees are primarily show lines. “I would enter hunt tests where the entries were primarily field-bred English Springer Spaniels and I felt my dogs were judged differently than were the Springers. I don’t think we were given the same fair judging. Today I think that people have slowly changed their minds based on the success that those of us have had with our Cockers in the field.”

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Venée Gardner’s Cocker Ch. Gardian Angel of Sher-Rod SH OA OAJ WD (“Attie”) combined the ability to earn an advanced title in the field with the conformation to earn a championship.

Hunting Stars Journey MH (“Riley”) is one of three master hunter Cockers owned by Vickie Dalhk whose pedigrees are primarily dogs from show stock.

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The Best In Show and Best In Specialty Show Winning

GCh. Ch. Blackthorn’s Flower Power

America’s # 1 Dalmatian* is honored with Specialty Best of Breed at the Dalmatian Club of the Finger Lakes.

Thank you, Judge Ms. Carrie Jordan.

Owners Bertha Little Joan Eversole, DMD

Breeders Sara Pruyne Linda McSherry Sue MacMillan

Handler Jeff Langevin

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What with the cold and snowy weather which has plagued most of the Midwest and Northeastern States and with more “wintry” conditions predicted this year’s BITE OF THE APPLE will be geared towards staying closer to home!

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ome being THE GARDEN and environs, which of course is not the most pleasant of thoughts since that area of town is anything but a gourmet’s delight. But I will stretch that notion out to include parts of SOHO, nearby theatre district and the Flatiron district, thereby including some of the top new places in the City to enjoy. Keep in mind of course that those three areas are comparatively easy to travel to if you are at hotels in the Garden area and in many cases more than walkable if you are in the mood and the weather is cooperating.

As an aside for those of you so anxious for an advanced reading of THE BITE I have asked Chris King, our computer guru, to put THE BITE on our web site as soon as it is finalized.

That’s the best I can do so that hopefully it will be on the web February 3rd or 4th at the latest. Sorry but that’s the best I could do this year at any rate--Here we go again-MOST CONVENIENT TO THE GARDEN ell as prosaic and to me as boring a place too but the most convenient and with the best food of course is NICK AND STEF’S STEAKHOUSE right within the Garden. The steaks are good, service more than adequate and an easy winner-that is if you want to people watch the same people you have been competing against all weekend to say nothing of all year. Reservations a must 212-563-4444. Only a few blocks from the Garden is KEENS STEAKHOUSE-one of the oldest in the City and still one of the best! Try the Pub Room there. Start with an Old Overholt rye, stirred 100 times-never shaken-- then dig into the best clams ever followed by mutton chops, prime rib hash or even the steak tartare-at 72 West 36th Street 212-947-3636. Then of course there are the two hot, hot restaurants at THE ACE HOTEL-THE BRESLIN BAR AND DINING ROOM and THE JOHN DORRY OYSTER BARaddress is 1196 Broadway on the corner of West 29th Streetboth are great for lunch or dinner but I warn you neither take reservations. A young, ‘with-it’ crowd at both but the waits can be intolerable at times. The Onion and Bone Marrow soup at the Breslin is a meal unto itself while the oysters at John Dorry, if you are an oyster lover, can not be beat as is all

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There’s a New Cluster in Town:

Southern Hospitality At Its Best!

The Potomac Hound Club The Virginia Terrier Club Middle Peninsula KC of Virginia

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eadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia, the birthplace of Secretariat and home of the official State Fair of Virginia, was the site of this spectacular show circuit held on the last weekend of January. With the hound and terrier group shows on Friday, two all breeds on the weekend and many exciting events, this cluster promises more surprises than a thoroughbred on derby day.

This weekend offered ample grooming space and plenty of parking. Electric hook-ups were readily available for motor home travelers and getting a comfortable “dog friendly” hotel in town proved easy. From down home to darn good, the Doswell area offered a multitude of restaurants for visiting show-goers.

As the bell rang and the gates opened, the Friday terrier and hound group shows began the weekend. Dr. Robert D. Smith, who acted as Show Chair for both clubs, and the committee’s from each club hosted two premier events. The Mid-Atlantic Am. Staff Terrier Club supported the entry at the show. Mr.William Potter judged the terrier group and awarded Group First to the stunning Am. Staff bitch, Ch. Castlerock’s Sbigstaff Mad About You, shown by Kimberly Rudzik. The Bred By Exhibitor Group First winner was the Westie, Chatsworth’s Par Five’s and Two. This special event for breeder/owner/handlers was judged by Roz Krause Kramer. William Barton judged the Hound Group and awarded Group First to the graceful Deerhound, Ch. Foxcliffe Hickory Wind, shown by Angela Lloyd. Judged by Fred Vogel, the Best Bred By Winner for the Hound show was the Saluki, Sarea Sheik It Up Excelsior.

Around the first curve, we were off and running for the first All Breed event on Saturday. Mrs. Robert D. Smith acted as Show Chair for the Middle Peninsula KC of Virginia. Beautiful blue and white checkered rosettes were given to all new title holders at the show. It was pleasing to see so many Leonbergers entered for their national club Supported entry. The entry was also supported by the Richmond Afghan Club. Adding to her repertoire of accomplishments, the Am Staff bitch who won the Terrier show garnered the prestigious blue and white checkered Best in Show rosette that was decorated in honor of Secretariat by using the Meadow Farm race colors. Best Bred By in Show was awarded to the Min Pin Ch. Kimro’s Dora The Explorer shown by her breeder, Kim Pastella-Calvacca.

George Milutinovich adjudicated over this event.

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the seafood there-try the chowders on a cold New York winters day—ummm…good. Bars close at 4am and the Breslin serves one of the best breakfasts in town, too!

STUMPTOWN COFFEE ROASTERS is also a part of the Ace Hotel eating complex where you will find some of the best espresso ever served up by eye-candy-it is called the first farm-to cup cafe in NYC. Owned and operated by the very same people who own the most successful SPOTTED PIG in the West Village, so the credentials are impeccable. Only two or three blocks from the Garden and four blocks north of our offices! If you are looking for a place very nearby--how is Broadway and 32nd Street open 24-7 you can always try the NEW WONJO RESTAURANT at 23 W32nd and Broadway. Korean food is this with over 100 dishes not counting the sushi-there are in-table grills for everyone -to bar-b-que—prices more than reasonable. Different sort of place and sooo easy to unwind here. Then of course there is THE FOOD PARC at 845 6th Avenue between 29th and 30th street, a short stumble from the Garden in the new EVENTI HOTEL is a 15,000 square foot food hall--the burgers are the best thing here, the touch-screen ordering confusing to me but don’t forget I just recently began sending emails, open from 7am to 9pm for a quick, fast, inexpensive bite not the worst place to try. If it’s sophistication in the area you crave try the TOP OF THE STRAND BAR at the Strand Hotel 33 W.37th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue. Sort of a smallish bar--like a skybox with intimate feelings as you watch the glorious light show provided by the homes and offices of the City with basically slick chic people. Press “rooftop” in the lobby elevator, dress casual, chic martinis and chilled Patron the signature drinks with nary a Red Bull in sight for a change.

THE ITALIAN SCENE o widespread and diverse is the Italian restaurant scene in Manhattan it is virtually impossible to write about them all. I have selected four or five of my favorites leaving out as many if not more favorites then I have included. I have sort of tried to list and write about the newest and or latest one--EATALY, LINCOLN RISTORANTE, TORRISI, CASA LEVER, MAIALINO and MAREA--there I have made my commitment and the others

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will just have to suffer! EATALY is by far the most unique and ambitious undertaking the New York eating scene has seen. It is an enormous food hall on the ground floor of the“old Toy Building”at 200 5th Avenue between 23rd and 24th Street, only one city block from our offices. It is based on an original concept of 7 restaurants with thousands of home and food products in the northern part of that country. Here there are a myriad of restaurants featuring Italian specialties as well as foods to take home.

The name you will know the best is Mario Batali, who is one of the founders. It is always packed, confusing to understand initially but once you get the hang of it I promise you, you will be there time after time. It’s just a great culinary experience that changes daily and has to be visited that’s for sure. The new kid on the block of course is LINCOLN RISTORANTE at Lincoln Center. It is a 150-seat restaurant with some great Italian food--the rigati and the cod in prosciutto are unbeatable. Prices are steep, lunch and dinner too but it is in the customer comfort area this place is to be faulted. Not the food--but the overall atmosphere--which can be confusing as people seemed rushed in and out to make an event. Go here not necessarily because you are going to Lincoln Center but because it is a good restaurant at which to eat.

On the other hand there is the 18-seat TORRISI smack in the middle of Little Italy which accepts no reservations and no parties larger than 6 people! Located at 259 Mulberry Street (at Prince) lunch daily with basic sandwiches (the chicken parm is too good to describe) while at night the menu changes daily so it’s catch come as you can but I have never been disappointed and have never Lincoln Ristorante heard one complaint from anyone who has gone there. CASA LEVER at 390 Park at 53rd Street is high level Italian for high-level people who fancy themselves to frequent the upper class joints. The Warhols on the wall defy the fact that this top notch restaurant serves experimental Italian food with CONTINUED ON PAGE 150

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Off The Leash

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ood news on the legislative front this week in Ohio, where the Ohio House Justice Committee was scheduled to hold a hearing on House Bill 14 to remove the word “pit bull” from Ohio’s statutory definition of vicious dogs. The committee was also to consider House Bill 25, which would likewise remove breed specific language from Ohio law. This is a major opportunity for all responsible dog owners and breeders of the so-called ‘bully’ breeds and other breeds often painted with that same broad brush and labeled as ‘dangerous’ or ‘vicious’ based solely on appearance or reputation to have their logical, reasonable voices heard. It’s imperative that all concerned dog owners, breeders and fanciers unite behind the message of “it’s the deed and not the breed” to enlighten legislators everywhere that these distinctions must be made on a case by case basis and entire breeds of dogs should not be condemned due to the irresponsible behavior of some owners and the actions of individual dogs. Ohio is the currently the only state to have enacted statewide breed specific legislation and this hearing is the opportunity to amend and repeal it, which would send a message to other states not to adopt or introduce BSL. Hopefully, the foul weather that has battered much of the country did not keep anyone away from attending the hearing, which was scheduled for Wednesday, February 2nd.

On a related note, New Yorkers generally aren’t the type to complain about the weather but as we go to press on this Groundhog Day, after digging out from yet another snowstorm, the ninth major storm of the winter, this time a one-two punch of snow and ice, it’s really starting to feel like the like film Groundhog Day. The main character in that film wakes up every day in Punxsatawney, Pennsylvania on Groundhog Day to experience the same series of events. This winter, which isn’t even halfway over, New Yorkers keep hoping for something different than the forecast yet wake to the same results over and over – which is basically the definition of insanity. So, dog fanciers must be somewhat insane as they make final preparations to embark to New York for the 135th Westminster Kennel Club and all its ancillary activities beginning next week, including the AKC Humane Fund’s theatre benefit of Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark. Producers of the most expensive show of all time – still in previews, by the way – must be considering changing the name to Spiderman: Turn Off The Snow! It’s now official (no, not the opening date): the cast of the show is more likely to be injured shoveling snow or slipping on the ice than during an actual performance. Seriously, though, we are just entering what is traditionally the snowiest month in New York, and even the Siberian Huskies have had enough. My Aussie used to love the snow, now he just barks at the salt truck.

His pads can’t wait to touch the soft, dewy grass again and I, for one, am ready to sit in the bleachers alongside him for a “Bark In The Park” event at a ballgame.

But while Major League Baseball’s pitchers and catchers report to spring training on Valentine’s Day, New Yorkers will descend upon Madison Square Garden, the World’s Most Famous Arena, to see the

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top breeds of each dog compete at Westminster. Sure, the Knicks are relevant again, but New Yorkers need Westminster in February, as the packed house in attendance and the millions more watching on television can attest.

Most fanciers are aware of all New York has to offer during Westminster’s week-long festivities, from the theatre to the museums to the art galleries to cuisine of every imaginable taste but for those who need a primer or refresher course, refer to Matthew H. Stander’s Bite Of The Apple column both this week and next to find out the hottest culinary upstarts and old reliable stalwarts for maximum gastro satisfaction. Visitors may also want to familiarize themselves with laws pertaining to dog ownership in the city. On that front, New Yorkers also have a cause to champion this week. A bill has been assigned to the Assembly Housing Committee that would prevent senior citizens from being denied occupancy or eviction from a multiple dwelling because they own a pet. Known as Assembly Bill 3595, this piece of legislation deserves the support of all dog owners and should serve as a template for all urban and suburban areas where multiple dwellings are commonplace.

There are numerous studies that confirm the link between pet ownership and the owner’s physical and mental health and a bill that pronounces the benefits of pet ownership must be supported across the board. Pets add luster to the Golden Years by keeping the elderly active and engaged and both physically and mentally sound, thus reducing a great burden on society. Senior citizens deserve equal protection under the law and should maintain their rights to own pets. AB 3595 offers that protection. Under the bill, senior citizens may not be denied occupancy or evicted from a multiple dwelling unit simply because they own or keep “a common household pet or pets”.

Before landlords fly off the handle, they should be aware that the bill calls for the protection of responsible pet owners only. Pet owners must be accountable and respectful of other tenants and the property. Pets that cause damage, create a nuisance, or substantially interfere with the health, safety and welfare of other tenants or occupants will not be tolerated. Owners of multiple dwellings may establish reasonable rules, such as requiring that dogs be leashed in common areas and that all animal waste be properly removed and disposed. In addition, all pet owners must be in compliance with state and local health, animal control and cruelty laws and use designated elevators reasonably where applicable.

As a New Yorker, a former owner of multiple family houses and a current renter in a multiple family dwelling, I have first-hand experience on all of the issues involved with AB 3595. As a landlord, I often chose tenants that owned dogs from a pool of applicants because I found them to be responsible, social and trustworthy people whose dogs helped protect the premises. As a pet-owning renter, I’ve also found that it’s not so easy to find suitable living arrangements but when you do you tend to be appreciative of your landlord and respectful of your neighbors. Relinquishing our pets was never an option for us and it shouldn’t be for the elderly, either. I also have elderly parents and in-laws who have been in and out of hospitals and nursing homes for years. Luckily, they’ve been in facilities where pets and therapy dogs often visit and when they do, their moods dramatically improve.

Imagine that spark all day long; that’s what pets can do and that’s what the law should protect. With all the difficulties and demands that the latter stages of life present, insuring the comfort that pet ownership can bring to the elderly seems like the least we can do for those who sacrificed so much for our rights and those of our pets.

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JUDGING IN MOSCOW...

Believe me when I write there is little I dislike more than those travelogues certain judges write about their each and every foreign judging assignment and then record each and every dog they have judged as though they have discovered the greatest exhibits ever.

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nd I am guilty I admit of writing about some of my foreign assignments as well but not with the fervor and intensity some people do. But I will tell you our recent trip to judge in Moscow was one of the highlights of our foreign judging assignments, which deserves much more than a cursory report. So here goes--like it or not!

Along with Frank Sabella, Ron Menaker and John Contoupe from the USA and a myriad of judges from the UK, France, Italy, Austria and Russia we began arriving in Moscow one or two days after the senseless and horriďŹ c bombing of the international airport in that city. Certainly we all had varying degrees of trepidation about even going but refused to let these deeds interfere with our normal life plans, which of course is what those murders are attempting to accomplish. We were met at the airport by Nicolas Alejandro Pineiro Aramburu, the very accomplished Argentine handler who works for the President of the show-giving Russian Hunting Kennel Club, Andrey Klishas. This club is a member of the Russian Kennel Club and the show was very Russian National in nature with the greatest percentage of dogs coming from the Moscow area itself. Its Russian name is Sabaneeva Dog Show. I am told there were 2,300 dogs entered.This was onThursday evening with Friday a day of fantastically informative and incredible sightseeing, which included the Kremlin complex and Red Square. The hotel we were put up at was a grand old four story pre-Stalin ediďŹ ce which exuded an elegance similar to the old Plaza Hotel in New York City although I must admit the furniture in the rooms could have used a bit of an updating. The restaurants and entertainment within the hotel were superior and the service basically friendly, courteous and helpful.

Friday evening Andrey hosted a lovely dinner in an extremely sophisticated French Russian restaurant in what I think was downtown Moscow. Saturday am we were up bright and early for a long, hard day of dog judging. The exhibition hall, only a short distance from the hotel, was modern, large and clean and promptly at 9 am we were all hard at work after an earlier greeting from Eugeni. We learnt, unhappily for some (which included me), that short critiques were expected from all judges. I am not a proponent of these critiques as CONTINUED ON PAGE 166

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ne wonders, how did Tom told me: “German Shorthaired Pointers were first, then I Bradley become involved obtained a whippet from the Schellbarger’s whose daughter is with Border Terriers? After a Gretchen Schultz. In the late 60’s I got enamored with English lifetime of Sporting Dogs, why Cockers. Maple Lawn Silver Sovereign was my first English Terriers? “I always wanted a Cocker’s name. Then it was Pointers in the late 70’s. I acquired Border Terrier. About eight or one through a situation where a divorce caused the couple to nine years ago, I got a Dennis have to give up their dogs.”

Springer walking stick with a “I was the breeder of the Pointer CH Luftnase Albelarm bronze Border head. That was my first Border,” he Bee’s Knees. Mrs. Robson and I leased her mother and joked.

“When I lost my last two house dogs, and I produced Bee’s Knees who became the top dog in 1981. We was dogless, I decided it was time to get a Border.” co-owned her with Michael Zollo. Sometime in December of He’s enjoyed some nice success in his new breed. that year, Michael called me and said ‘we have to go to this Among them: Best in Shows on two Borders on Science Diet dinner in NYC because we’re the top sporting the same day—quite a dog.’ A week later he called rare occurrence. His me and told me we were bitch won the National the top dog. We didn’t have Specialty in 2010. “From the almost instant reporting our first litter of 4, all we have today, so you never are champions,” he really knew your dog’s said. “One male is in ranking. Bee’s Knees won the Finland, one bitch is in group at the Garden under Canada, and one bitch Maxine Beam. She also went (CH Foxburrow Call Girl to Portland--her only plane “Trollup”) went RWB at 7 ride. That year she won the months old at our 2010 national specialty and 3 Best national specialty, BOW In Shows at ENORMOUS at an all-Terrier specialty shows, which gave her in Monroe MI, finished at about 10,000 points. There Hatboro, then went BOB was a win at Old Dominion at Montgomery and third under Mrs. Clark, when Old in the group. She ended Dominion was a huge show. up the #6 Border Terrier All told, she accumulated a of 2010 in her short stunning amount of wins, spectacular career.” and is legendary to this day.”

Judging also became Bradley added, “Some of our part of Tom’s involvement Pointer bloodlines are still out Judge Ted Eldredge awarding Bee’s Knees Best In Sweepstakes in 1986 with in the sport of dogs. there today. Helyne Maderios Handler Michael Zollo He recalls some early (Seasyde Pointers) has our experiences. “I was bloodlines. Michael Scott judging parti-colored cockers at Nita-Nee Kennel showed Holly Berry last year for her.”

Club. In a class of 4, I could hardly touch 3 of them.

From Pointers, Tom became involved with Labrador They were dirty, a very poor representation of their Retrievers. It was his usual helpfulness that caused this new breed. I thought, ‘This is a test….they’re trying to see pathway. “I had lots of room when I had Pointers,” he said. how I’m going to do’. I placed the one, and excused “Our farm had 52 acres and a big horse barn. It was a lot of the other three. Mr. Brumby (in charge of judging at work and the Pointers wouldn’t get jobs to pay the electric bills.

AKC) came over later and scolded me. ‘You broke the So, I downsized. I moved 7 dogs with me into town, bought major’, he said. ‘Why didn’t you just place them?’ I a farmhouse and a couple of acres. The person who sold me told him, ‘A. I couldn’t touch them. B. I didn’t WANT the farmhouse lived next door. The family settled on getting to touch them, they were filthy. They were not dog a Labrador Retriever as a pet. What they ended up with was show quality.’ Mr. Brumby went back and told the a Lab that had been placed by Mrs. Robson with a breeder as exhibitors ‘Mr. Bradley said they were not presentable a potential showdog. They decided they wanted to breed her and shouldn’t have been shown.’ I figured I passed my and start showing, so I helped them out with finding the right test.” stud dog. The rest is history. I ended up in a partnership with “Another time, we were at a sweltering fairground. my neighbor, Peter Souch, breeding Labs. Unfortunately, their We were told antique convertibles would pick us up children grew up and went away to college. As my partner in for lunch. It was quite grand, until we saw where Labs said, ‘We lost all our help’. So, I left off with Labs.” they took us. The lunch building was up on concrete CONTINUED ON PAGE 110

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America’s #1 Glen of Imaal Terrier for 2010, and by far.

Judge: Mr. Michael Buckley

GCh. Coleraine’s Mandalay Royalty In 2010, Curry shattered nearly every existing breed record, including more Terrier Group Firsts than any Glen. Ever.

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LUCY Top USA Female 2010

Multiple Group Winner Consistent Group Placer Best of Breed Westminster Kennel Club In 2010 shown about one weekend a month Ended up Number Two Black Russian Terrier* in Group Points just 172 points behind Number One Black Russian Terrier Not bad for a Moscovite who loves living in America!!!!

AKC GRAND CHAMPION KAMILA AT ARISTES’S NADEZHDONOI POLJANY

VINOVNITSA Top Russian Female 2010

Best of Breed Euro Dog Show, Slovenia September, 2010 (entry 100+) Best of Breed National Specialty, Moscow December, 2010 (entry 200+)

RUSSIAN CHAMPION VINOVNOTSA TORZHESTUA’S ZOLOTOGO GRADA

LOOK FOR LUCY AND SUSIE AT UPCOMING SHOWS!

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LUCY Primarily Owner Handled by Sarah Gaunt Professionally Handled on Rare Occasions by Susie Olivera

AKC GRAND CHAMPION KAMILA AT ARISTES’S NADEZHDONOI POLJANY

ARBAT (LUCY’s SIRE)

Best of Breed at Crufts Best of Breed World Show Best of Breed Eurasia (Russian Westminster) Five Best In Shows, Russia, Eastern Europe Top Producer

RUSSIAN CHAMPION ARBAT BAHRAI

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blocks, practically falling down. We sat down and of the 20th century had become quite run down. Bradley were asked if we wanted melon soup. I thought ‘That and some others got together with a plan to revamp and sounds pretty good’. It was excellent. Then they had refurbish the park and zoo. They obtained help from whole poached salmon on ice, all decorated. I’ve the engineers at Ft. Drum. The town council approved never eaten so well at any dog shows. It turned out a $750,000.00 grant. In a real twist to everything, the the people doing the food both taught at Penn State, council wanted Bradley’s group to form a conservancy to and studied culinary arts in Paris. It was much more operate the zoo. Bradley commented, “We were business spectacular than those three cocker spaniels at Nitapeople, and didn’t know how to run a zoo OR a park.

Nee, I can assure you.”

But, we put our heads together and decided to give it a On the topic of judging, Tom offered these try. We had a veterinarian, an architect and some other comments. “AKC used to professionals, so it was have a wonderful system of possible.” A plan developed recognizing people’s ability. to turn the zoo into an If you really screwed up, you indigenous species zoo didn’t go anywhere. If you rather than breeding exotic knew what you were doing, animals. There was a staff you were granted breeds as of 25 people and a budget of AKC saw fit. When it was time $640,000. The zoo charges to get more breeds they gave admission, and raises all its them to you. If you asked for own funding. “It provides more than you were qualified something very useful to to handle, they simply told you the community,” remarked what you were getting. You Bradley. “The zoo has could go back later and ask for doubled in size under the additional breeds. If they felt direction of the Thompson you were doing a good job, you Park Conservancy.” The got more. One of the things conservancy has won a Judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson awarding Tom Best of Winners at about it was that you weren’t number of awards. The Devon Dog Show Association judging all over the country zoo has had two litters of as some do today. There were purebred wolves. The first fewer shows and a better ability litter was 4, and the second litter was 9 from the same to monitor how a judge was doing.” parents. Enthusiasm and pride are evident in Tom’s voice

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radley had an observation about the dog world that leads into another facet of his life readers will find fascinating. “Breeding dogs has caused many good friendships to develop. This sport is all about being dependent on the kindness of strangers. People will step in and lend a hand. It’s what’s missing from today’s shows.

People just show and go.” The desire to “step in and lend a hand” brought an unusual circumstance to Tom that ended up being a 20-year occupation. He told Dog News: “About 20 years ago a small group of us got together to rescue a local park. We’re near Ft. Drum, and not too far from Canada. Watertown used to be the wealthiest per capita town in America and many people here did quite well. One of them, John C. Thompson, became enthralled with the community, and returned here many years ago after making his fortune. He started buying up farms until he owned 400 acres. He then gifted the land, at the turn of the 20th century, to the city, and hired Frederick Law Olmstead (who designed Lincoln Park in Chicago) to design a park.”

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as he speaks of the group’s accomplishments. It’s pure Tom Bradley--stepping in and lending a hand.

Which brings us to Tom’s involvement with Take The Lead. He told Dog News, “Take the Lead started as a result of a few people who saw a need to assist others who were in the sport, suffering from AIDS. So, we held a cocktail reception at Westchester, our first organized event. It brought in $35,000 in donations and income.

Immediately an organizational meeting was held.

Everything fell right into place with a lot of volunteers and organizing. The board of trustees was populated with a variety of people from around the country.” From that simple start, Take the Lead became a major cause in the dog world.

Tom continued: “There is a group (the Assistance Committee) who reviews the applications. No one else ever knows the details of who applies. It’s kept strictly confidential. Often, people are embarrassed to apply for help and it usually requires a lot of work by their friends to move them to do so. Oftentimes we have to scurry to provide help because by the time the application reaches us the situations have turned desperate. We pay bills.

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was disbursed. This is a record year--which is one of those good things/bad things. We’ve been blessed with many, many benefactors--major and minor. Checks come in ranging from $10 to $10,000. People are being more generous than usual this year because they realize this is helping members of their ‘dog family’.

We’re all volunteers--none of us take anything for salaries. People with life-threatening and terminal illnesses are assisted. Disasters such as fires, floods, etc., are terrible but are not something addressed by Take The Lead. To qualify for help, a person must have 5 years involvement in the sport, submit a last year’s tax return, and must be able to certify the nature of their medical condition as being such that it meets our criteria. People who qualify are rarely turned down, and help is given as long as we can. There is no requirement to pay us back.” Bradley added, “A lifetime pin is awarded for a $750 donation.” Those lifetime pins are cherished by those who attain them.

It can get emotional at times, according to Tom. “Our office manager (Debbie Hill) will sometimes come into my office teary eyed to tell me about the death of a recipient. That’s always the hardest to take.

Sometimes right after becoming aware of a need, approving the payments and disbursing some of them, word comes that the client has passed away.”

Bradley remarked, “Originally Take The Lead was perceived as the ‘AIDS’ group, but there were other lifethreatening situations--terminal illnesses that needed to be addressed. Quickly we expanded to include these. It’s fortunate for us that Edd Bivin stepped in as chairman”.

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ur conversation turned to Westminster Kennel Club.

Bradley has been a member since 1975, and has held a number of responsibilities including heading up the public relations office, and now Chairman of the Westminster Kennel Club show. In his usual quiet manner, Tom said: “Westminster Kennel Club doesn’t seek publicity for what we do, although we get a lot of coverage.

We’re not a dog club, per se, as other clubs are dog clubs. We are involved in a great deal of charitable work. Membership is by invitation. You can’t pull an application off our website and apply to join. Other than that, we prefer not to say much more about the Club.”

The phone number for Westminster Kennel Club has an announcement that the office will be open in September to handle calls related to the Show--so that gives you some indication of the workload. It’s a large undertaking and a lot of work for those involved. Tom did finally offer up one more tidbit: “During the show, the gentlemen in suits and ties on the ramps going into the Garden are club members. We call them the

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One of Tom’s favorite Pointers Ch. Seasyde Harbor Master.

Ramp Committee--WKC members who volunteer to help exhibitors from 6 AM to 11 at night. They are there to assist the exhibitors and help maintain order.

They volunteer their time to help make the experience as pleasant as possible for all. They realize a lot of effort and money is spent to exhibit at our show, and they want to make exhibitors feel welcomed. What’s amazing is many of these volunteers are high-profile professionals or business people who are usually off running large business organizations. They take time off during the show to be there to help make things run smoothly. There’s a lot of commitment on the part of our members not just to the show, but to the charitable work we do. We’re a group of volunteers who take a great deal of pride in what we do. The Westminster Kennel Club show is a great event, and ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is our motto, yet there’s always an effort to do something to make it just that much better each year.” He added: “Madison Square Garden loves having the show. They go out of their way to help us.”

Seeing Tom on television or in person at the Best In Show judging, walking forward to help “haul out the hardware” for the Best In Show winner, you might be inclined to think it’s just an honorary figurehead position. What you may not have known until now is the intense dedication of Thomas H. Bradley 3d to the sport of purebred dogs, the hard work he puts in to so many causes, as well as many other facets of his life.

The horse Tom wanted may have just been a passing fancy. His love for dogs, the sport of purebred dogs, and the “family” in the dog community have been a lifelong endeavor. His devotion to his community and his concern for others evidenced by his tireless work for Take The Lead are truly “Beauty Beyond The Ring”.

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mean you did a reverse or a walk back in that section. on the paper. Certain bits have probably screamed out Alternatively they might say “round and round” which to you already of where you want to put certain moves would obviously lead you towards getting the dog to so put them down at the relevant point. Now you have run around the handler or reverse around. to start to look at all the areas in between and fit your All routines should have a start, middle and end. The other moves in. Try not to just put a move in because start is important as this will set you apart from the others the dog will do it, all moves should be relevant to the so try not to start with the dog in a heel position on the music type. Remember as the saying goes “quality not right or left as this is a little boring. A start position needs quantity”. Sometimes a routine can be jam packed with to make the judges and the audience wonder what is moves which gives a messy appearance. It is sometimes going to happen next. One way of doing this is to leave better to have gaps in the routine where you might just the dog at a distance. Now you might just call the dog recall the dog or heel it which will give the audience a to you and go off into a move but the audience will not break and build them up to the next set of moves. know this so they will keep looking. On a different note When you have a rough plan of what you want to do leaving the dog at a distance and then calling them to and have tried out little bits with the dog it is important you can also motivate the dog at to remember that this version you the start of the routine so it can have come up with is not set in have a dual purpose. stone. As you practise a routine The middle of the routine you will find that due to the way needs to be marked with perhaps the dog finishes one move it might an unusual sequence but be be better to change the sequence. careful of repeating a move too If the dog shows you several times much. Repetition of a move or that it naturally wants to go into a sequence of moves is not really specific move from another, then going to score. I would only it may be better to go with this repeat a move sequence twice. sequence as the dog is showing Sometimes repeating a move is you it is familiar with it. When valid especially if the audience you feel everything seems to fit might have missed it the first together well you must start to time. think about where each sequence The ending is the last thing is going to be performed in the that the judges are going to have ring. It is very important that in their mind so when deciding you move around the ring using on the ending make sure it is all areas and not just stick to the something that your dog is outside or one area. Sometimes by very happy with doing and will adding an extra round or turning perform 99% of the time. There slightly as the dog finishes the is nothing worse than a good Grab the judges attention with a different kind of start weave will allow you to change routine where the ending is position direction and use another part messy and not performed on the of the ring. Try to always make exact ending of the music. There sure that your back is not to are two main types of finish, the the judges as after all it is the first is the static finish position which you hit exactly judges that you are performing to and are going to be on the end of the track. The second is the fading finish giving you the end score. You will need to be sure that where you get the dog into a move and just continue the judges can see everything, so a good way of checking with it until the music stops. this is to prepare a route map. Start with a blank piece of Routine specific moves (RSM)are a very important paper and place the dog and handler on it where they constituent in a routine as these will set you out from will be starting in the ring. Then using various coloured the crowd. Everyone will tend to put weaves and rounds lines code the moves and place them on the paper to etc in the routine so you need to look at your own track form a route map of where you will go. By doing this you to come up with some RSMs. A RSM is basically a set of can make sure that you use all areas of the ring. moves or a particular move that would look out of place Now that you have got the routine roughly worked in many other types of routines. out it is time to get training with the dog so that the Having taken all these factors into account you now moves flow from one to another. have to sit down and actually plan the whole routine. Try If you have any questions about Heelwork to Music to start by writing out the track if it has lyrics or time each or Freestyle please email me via my website www. section if it is an orchestral piece and mark this down caninefreestyle.co.uk 118 Dog News

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Salukis in the Negev:

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“I don’t care about a dog’s pedigree,” said Amrani. “I breed with the dog that runs fastest.”

These dogs, by the way, are completely under the charge of the men, unlike the Canaan Dogs that are the concern of the women, who are responsible for the everyday chores around the house. The dogs have names – again in contrast with the Canaans – and their owners are familiar with their lineage going back several generamons.

Salukis are not sold or bought, but given as presents. Keren, for example, has received dogs from the Bedouins and given others in return.

The Bedouins even give them industrial dog food, something unheard of with regard to other dogs, who have to make do with scraps.

Dr. Zafra Sirik, is the president of the Israeli Sighthound Club and goes back a long way when it comes to local Salukis. She recently gave a lecture to the kennel club about the way in which the breed was assimilated into the stud book.

The following passages are quoted from Dr. Sirik’s presentamon.

The Saluki is a noble breed. It is geographically dispersed all over the world – from Scandinavia and England that have dogs that came from Saudi Arabia and on the other hand Finnish dogs of Israeli origin.

The standard was wriGen in 1923 by the

Brimsh and allows for great diversity. Historically, the Saluki has been raised for thousands of years all over the Middle East, with dogs adapted to the parmcular terrain in which the tribe that bred them resided. Examples of the breed arrived in Europe from different locamons and were also quite diverse in type. The first standard aGempted to cover this diversity. The Saluki originates from a huge geographical area: Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel.

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he name Saluki was menmoned for the first mme in the sixth century, in an ode to the hounds of Salukia.

There are at least three towns of this name in the Middle East – in Turkey, Iraq and Yemen. Only around two centuries later is this name menmoned in Islamic hunmng literature. Sir Terrence Clark translated hunmng books from Arabic containing an ode to the hunmng Salukis, dated to the ninth or tenth century.

From the Middle East, the dogs arrived in Europe in different manners. They were transported by Phoenician mariners to Europe and sent on the trade routes to China. Dogs that arrived in Malta developed into the modern Pharaoh Hound due to geographical isolamon. Dogs of the larger type, resembling Greyhounds, reached Rome and Greece and from there were sent into the Roman Empire. They were always exchanged as gi s between the nobility.

The first kennel club in Israel, then Palesmne, was founded in 1939 by Prof. Rudolphina Menzel, an associate of Prof. Konrad Lorenz, who had fled from Nazi Austria in the late nineteen thirmes. This kennel club held dog shows while WWII was smll being waged on the Conmnent. Three Salukis are entered in the catalog of the fourth show that took place at the Jerusalem YMCA in 1942, two puppies and a veteran.

Prof. Menzel received several dogs as gi s from the Bedouins and placed them with vet Dr. Gershon Schneider, who established the Pro Patria Kennel.

All the dogs were registered in the kennel club stud book. The type of dogs bred by Schneider in the formes are quite similar to those we see today. Many CONTINUED ON PAGE 122

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Salukis in the Negev:

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of the dogs came from the Negev, mainly from Sheik Uzeil, who had 60 wives, including a Dane.

Some of his dogs came from Jordan and several were entered to shows.

The big breakthrough came a er the Six Day War, when the borders with Sinai were removed.

Sighthound club enthusiasts, headed by Igal Sela, a game warden working in the Sinai, who made friends with the local Bedouins. He helped bring a large number of Salukis from the Sinai to Israel. The Sinai type can be idenmfied to this day, among other types, and the Bedouins call the short coated Salukis, Sinai dogs. Sela did not just buy puppies, he would sit down in his host’s tent, drink tradimonal coffee, exchange gi s and chat. Ulmmately, he would return to Israel with puppies.

Igal established the Tarabin Kennel, named a er a Bedouin tribe. Breeding in the sevenmes was quite profuse, with a large number of dogs, puppies and show entries. The club also held races and one of the desert Salukis was the club’s racing champion. Races were quite popular and one was even broadcast on TV in 1984.

When Dr. Sirik began to funcmon in the breed club, she discovered there were no liGers from 1994 to 1996. “I asked myself, what had happened to the Salukis, a breed that had survived for 5,000 years, to cause it to almost disappear in one decade?” recalls Dr. Sirik. “I recruited several people and we decided to go down to the Negev to see what was going on there. We discovered many interesmng things.”

The Bedouins in the Negev, presently 200 thousand of them, suffer from extremely low employment rates and poor social-economic status. Although their lifestyle has changed drasmcally from nomadic wondering and living in tents to residing in towns, we were surprised and happy to see they conmnue to breed Salukis with enthusiasm. They engage in illegal coursing, one

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of their tradimonal occupamons. The dogs are bred on the principle of “survival of the fiGest”.

Dogs were collected from various locamons and tribes surrounding Beer Sheba and placed with Israeli breeders. A special regulamon enables registering them in the stud book as an indigenous breed. The club did not interfere in the way the Bedouins raised their dogs and bred them, but monitored them closely. Dr. Sirik would taGoo the dogs although their owners were wary of this due to their poaching.

Bedouins began to enter their dogs in shows, a er they were registered in the stud book. Overseas judges were taken to the Negev to observe local Salukis and see them in their natural habitat. They are familiar with the Finnish and Swedish type, not with the local type.

The Bedouin men who breed Salukis congregate together every once in a while, tell hunmng stories, discuss the dogs’ structure – ears, croup or legs.

They each have an opinion and discussions are quite interesmng.

In 1998, a er five years of intense work, there were five liGers with twenty-seven puppies. A Saluki from the Negev was put up in the group at the Tel Aviv Internamonal Show, causing a thrill to all lovers of this breed.

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owadays, there are several young Jewish breeders, including Keren, who have made their own connecmons with the Bedouins.

When we arrived in the Negev, Amrani summoned his pals on his mobile phone and they arrived within a short period of mme. The dogs were quite friendly with one another, and the only one that caused a bit of a smr was Keren’s dog, Julius, who was also larger and with longer coat than the local dogs.

Amrani took his car and the dogs began to chase it.

The sight of all these beaumful animals doing what they were bred to do – run fast – was magnificent.

At the end of the day, Amrani invited us to his home and sat us down in the tradimonal manner on maGresses on the floor. He brought sweet tea in a small handled pot and offered us some local bread with olive oil and herbs and camel’s milk cheese. In the corner was a flatscreen TV. His house is situated beside the home of his mother and that of his father with his second wife. Amrani himself, by the way, is married to his brother’s widow and has adopted her children. He now wants to breed long coated Salukis and is thinking of travelling to the World Show in Paris in July 2011 with his dogs.

The Camaraderie among Saluki breeders is another of those instances when the love for dogs overcomes prejudice.

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TRUE NORTH (Strong and Free)

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The only dog show in all of Canada and even with the flight embargo so that no dogs could fly to this show seven of the top ten dogs were in attendance. The number one dog the Afghan Hound Ch Mijkelh Sikanni Procyon maintained his Top dog all breed status even though he went group second all three days to the PBGV Ch Soletrader’s Bjorn Borg. The PBGV won all three groups and Best in Show at the second show bringing him into the #10 all breeds position. Sliding out of #10 was the Doberman Ch Royal Future JP Jast As I am, who was unable to attend due to the airline embargo and will remain the #1 working dog in the country for 2010.

The West Highland White Terrier Ch Blythfell Fergus won all three terrier groups and the first best in show. This helped him stay at #9 all breeds, although he will end up #2 Terrier and more interesting #2 Westie . The #1 Terrier #1 Westie Ch Gailaurie’s Zoom Zoomzoom was also unable to attend but will also retain the #8 All breed position.

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ch Shirmont Rhapsody in Blue, won 2 of the 3 toy groups and moved up a

spot to #7 All breeds; he will remain #2 Toy dog as well. This is the first time a Cavalier has been in the top 10 all breeds here in Canada.

The Standard Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog, and Irish setter each won 2 of their 3 respective groups and remain at #2 #4 and #5 all breeds. The Gordon setter didn’t fare as well group wise but will remain at #6 all breeds. The pug was unable to attend also because of the embargo and stays at #3 all breeds.

All the statistics above are courtesy of Canuck dogs as of Dec 31 2010.

So just for fun we here are the top 25 all breeds in Canada as of December 31 2010 courtesy of Canuck Dogs.

1 Afghan Hound Ch Mijkelh Sikanni of Procyon 2 Standard Poodle GCh Classique Scaramouche 3 Pug Ch Xoe’s Oscar De La Hoya 4 Shetland Sheepdog GCh Shelhaven Sweet Seduction 5 Irish Setter GCh Captiva’s Turning Heads 6 Gordon Setter Ch Raggededge Joyride To Kericreek 7 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Shirmont Rhapsody In Blue 8 West Highland White Terrier GCh Gailaurie’s Zoom ZoomZoom7155 9 West Highland White Terrier Ch Blythfell Fergus 10 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Ch Soletrader Bjorn Borg 11 Doberman Pinscher Ch Royal Future JP Jast As I Am 12 Siberian Husky Ch Mistral de Ciukci 13 Doberman Pinscher Ch Royal Future JP Izanagi Of Dabney 14 Golden Retriever GCh Auburnmist Special Blend 15 Toy Manchester Terrier Ch Sir Galahad de Diventy 16 Afghan Hound GCh Polo’s The Aviator 17 Old English Sheepdog Ch Bugaboo’s Big Shot 18 Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired) Ch GrandGables Wee Mr Red Thorn 19 Bearded Collie Ch Tailwind Papaw Ride ‘Em Cowboy 20 Standard Poodle GCh Vetset Happy Days 21 American Cocker Spaniel GCh Beechwood’s Expressing It Best 22 Yorkshire Terrier Ch Oz’s Over The Top 23 French Bulldog Ch Petite Cherie Savoir Faire At Foxmoor 24 Pointer Ch Kinnike Highgrove 25 Boxer Ch Elharlen’s Valentia And what will 2011 bring, only time will tell.

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with their Bichon on their lap or patting the head of their Lab. That’s who is watching the broadcast. They don’t care about your dog’s breeding, unless there is something noteworthy, like how Ch Salilyn ‘N Erin’s Shameless in 2000 repeated the 1993 Best in Show win of her sire, Ch. Salilyn’s Condor.

Hometown is really important. It really should be the owner’s hometown, not the handler’s. We often get calls from various media who heard about a dog from their town winning at Westminster and want to do a follow-up. The back of the card asks for contact info so we have a way to find the owners.

Little vignettes about your dog are most likely to get on the air. Yet, when we go through the cards before the broadcast that is the section least likely to be filled in. Handlers often tell us they don’t know anything about the dog. But no owner should leave the space blank.

One of the best examples that come to mind was when a Saluki from California won the Hound Group in 1999. About Ch. Sundown Alabaster Treasure, JC, the owner wrote on the card,“Treasure doesn’t like to fly, so we drove from California to New York.”

That little bit of information was given on the broadcast and picked up by many journalists and reporters.

Treasure was “the Saluki who doesn’t like to fly.” She got extra attention. That fact made her real to the audience, a dog who has likes and dislikes. It was a brilliant little piece of publicity.

We get tons of information about sires and dams. We know it’s of interest to other breeders, but this is“America’s dog show.” We only have time to talk about the dog the audience is actually seeing on TV. The exception to this, of course, is the dog who is the son and grandson and great-grandson of Westminster winners. Things like that often are mentioned because it is part of Westminster history. It’s information that puts the world of purebred dogs in a positive light by showing how a careful breeder can pass quality from generation to generation. But random achievements of your dog’s siblings and parents will not make air.

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all her spaniels into nursing homes as therapy dogs.”

A television broadcast is spontaneous. It has to roll with what is happening in the arena, or what David’s co-host says, or what the producer directs from the booth. “Sometimes I just don’t get the chance to use a great story, and there just isn’t much I can do about it other than to hope that the dog makes the cut and I might have a second chance.”

One year, an Old English Sheepdog was being shown by an Air Force fighter pilot home on leave from Iraq, and David really wanted to mention that. But Lester Holt, David’s partner, had just recently lost his own Old English Sheepdog, and by the time he finished sharing his experience, the next breed was up.

We gather lots of information because we never know when we’ll need it.

The information you give us is not disappearing; it’s shared with journalists in the newsroom, and on Facebook and Twitter, and then becomes part of David’s historical records. You can follow at www.facebook.com/WKCdogshow and www.twitter.com/wkcdogs.

On a few occasions, I’ve heard owners ask David why he didn’t say anything about their dog. Each time, we found that no card was turned in.

There are millions of relevant facts already stored in David Frei’s brain. He knows a lot of these dogs and a lot of their history, but he can’t be expected to know everything. Do yourself a favor: tell your dog’s story.

n STORIES FROM THE WESTMINSTER TV INFORMATION CARDS n A handler tells us that her dog’s favorite thing to do each day is to go to the drive-thru at Dunkin Donuts for donut holes. n Two weeks before his first dog show, an eventual Westminster winner ate 176 allergy pills. n Another dog survived an airline mishap in which two of his littermates were killed. n After being “misplaced” by the airlines for eight hours en route to New York, one dog flew around the ring the next day, winning the breed and the group. P.S. The handlers’ luggage never showed up. n A Westminster winner’s owner-handler is a family therapist, and calls her dog “my cotherapist” because he accompanies her to sessions. n A Westminster winner, owned by a flight attendant, has flown 250,000 miles.

n A number of the winners earn their dinner by working on sheep farms, pulling sleds, herding ducks off golf courses, and doing other jobs that they were bred to do. n An owner-handler who is a priest wrote that he had to answer to his parishioners for missing the Sunday service before Westminster. n Explaining the dog’s name, the writer said they wanted to “pick a name for the dog that would look good on TV when he wins at Westminster.” n A Dachshund accompanies his famous archaeologist owner on excavations. She says that he is an excellent digger but never kept notes and tended to mix up the bones. n A health food dog’s favorite foods are baked potatoes, carrots and yogurt. n An owner named his dog “Mighty Mouse,” he writes, because “he’s a super-hero who wins in the end.”

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On the backstretch, the Chesapeake Toy Club Fanciers hosted their first Sanctioned “B” match on Saturday night. From a field of 56 puppies, Best Puppy in Toy Match was awarded to the Beard’s beautiful pug bitch by famed Toy handler and Pekingese breeder Mr. David Fitzpatrick. This club looks forward to sharing the weekend with the three other clubs. The evening ended with a tasty and economical dinner sponsored by the Middle Peninsula Club.

Down the Final stretch, Mrs. Robert D. Smith acted as show chair for the Sunday All Breed event. As a special attraction, the three clubs hosted a Best Bred Exhibitor in Cluster event at noon. Judged by American Kennel Club’s own Mari-Beth O’Neill,“Dora” the Min Pin was victorious. During the course of the show, the Middle Peninsula club raffle winners won coupons for local businesses such as restaurants and hotels.

The coveted blue and white checkered Best in Show rosette was awarded to the glamorous Black Cocker, Ch. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction shown by Mike Pitts. This made for an exciting win for Mike as the Sporting Group was judged by respected Cocker authority W. Everett Dean Jr. and the one and only Miss Maxine Beam was the Best in Show judge.

This cluster proved to be the last leg to the “Big Apple.” See you in New York!

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2010 Major Achievements Breed of Breed Westminster Kennel Club Best In Show Back-to-Back Groups Firsts Multiple Group Placements #1* in Breed and # 1* All Breed Group 2 at Morris & Essex 2010 National Specialty Winner Grand Champion

Best In Show & Best In Specialty Show Winning

GCh. Meadow View OfďŹ cer N A Gentleman Bred by Michael & Sherry Harman Owner-Handled by Michael Harman Owned by Michael & Sherry Harman & Janet Cupolo *The Dog News Top Ten Lists

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s some of you start arriving in snowy New York for the WESTMINSTER dog show, remember that the sidewalks are salted or treated with chemicals to melt the snow. So don’t forget to wash your dog’s feet following their outdoor walks. Also in this issue of DOG NEWS, you can find MATT STANDER’S annual BITE OF THE APPLE, the ultimate New York guide of where to eat and where to go. Every year handlers LARRY CORNELIUS & MARCELO VERAS host a theme party (this year’s was called the Mad Hatter Flea Party) whose proceeds are given to TAKE THE LEAD. Among the guests were JACKIE BEAUDOIN, who has been known to throw a party or two herself, RANDY GARREN, SARAH RIEDL, MATTHEW PERCHICK, ADRIANO ROCHA, GERRI KELLY, KAY PEISER, DEB SHINDLE, CAROL HARRIS, BARBARA BEISEL, JANE & GREG MYERS, CHARLOTTE PATTERSON, MADISON WEEKS, HUGH THOMAS, MICHELLE & ELLIOTT FEDERMAN, PATTI & CHRIS NEALE, AMY & TOM GRABE, CONNIE WAGNER, MAUREEN & FRANK JEWETT, PEGGY & GUY HAUCK, AMY & PHIL BOOTH, BLAKE HANSON and various entertainers of all different sizes, costumes, colors and persuasions.

This year’s event raised a total of $15,992. for TAKE THE LEAD. CAROL STRONG, a breeder and a handler of Lhasas, Lowchen, Tibetan Terriers, Frenchies, PBGV’s and several other

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breeds, has passed away following a valiant battle against cancer. Even as the disease was getting the better of her, she always had a smile and a kind word. A wonderful lady I had the pleasure of calling my friend. Based out of upstate New York, she was a fixture at all the shows where she enjoyed many successes. Her love of dogs and the world of dog shows was passed on to her son GREG STRONG, a well known and successful handler. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to GREG and his family.

Celebrating wedding anniversaries on Valentine’s Day are TONI & MARTIN SOSNOFF along with ROSALIE & CARL ANDERSON, who are celebrating their 58th anniversary. Rounding out the anniversaries are NANCY & BRYAN MARTIN, CONNIE & KEN WILLIAMS and ROSE & SHAUN COEN. Birthdaying….The Boys from Brazil the MARCELOS…VERAS & CHAGAS (the latter celebrating a major birthday), LARRY CORNELIUS, JANE MYERS, JOY QUALLENBERG, LORI KAUTH, R.C. CARUSI, BRYAN BOYES, JOAN FISHER, JEAN FANCY, JOHN KRUKAR, SUSAN CARR, AMBER LAMBIE, SIOUX FORSYTH, KENNY WHITE, KRISTIN KARBOSKI, JOANNE SCHULLER, JAN RAY, ROGER PRITCHARD, BRUCE SHAYNE, NEIL RITTER and KIP KOPATCH.

Multiple Specialty Best of Opposite Sex

GCh.SelectAm.& Can. Ch. Gamegards Rhythm of the Rain CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Best Puppy in Specialty Show Mount Rainier Working Dog Club 2009 • Back-to-Back Majors from the 6-9 month class 2009 Medallion Rottweiler Club Reserve winners bitch 9-12 class • Completed American Championship at age 12 months • Best in Sweeps Colonial Rottweiler Club Specialty 2010 • ARC Select at American Rottweiler Club National Specialty 2010 • Grand Champion Select at Medallion Rottweiler Club Specialty 2010 • Canadian Championship July 2010 • Best of Opposite Northstar Rottweiler Club Specialty 1 2010 • Best of Opposite Northstar Rottweiler Club Specialty 2010 • Best of Opposite Emerald Valley Rottweiler Club Specialty 2010 • Best of Opposite AKC/Eukanuba National Championship 2010 Breeders V. Weaver, P. Marsh, K. Raymond Owner Cheryl Krown Co-owners V. Weaver, P. Marsh, D. Fontanetta Handler Jessy Sutton Dog News 131

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Handled By: Rebecca L. Carner AKC Reg. Handler

GCH. KAVALOR FENWAY PARK

According To The Standard, Moderation Is Everything...

That’s Fenway.

Breeder/Owner/Handler: Karen & Ron Galipeault AKC Registered Handler www.kavalorcavaliers.com kavalorcavaliers@gmail.com

Group Placement Thank you to Judge Mr. Norman Patton

Co-Owners: Cheryl & Kenneth Barnes Keje Cavaliers www.kejecavaliers.com

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Ch.ThornhillsCarolinaScribeJake Group Fourth Thank You Judge Dr. Steve Keating

Group Fourth Thank You Judge Mrs. Lee Canalizo

Thornhill Kennels - History Making Boykins!** Leslie Kern ~ Beaufort, SC ~ 843-846-4388 Thornhillkennels@gmail.com

**Thornhill Kennels produces the most Group Placing Boykin Spaniels in AKC History!

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QUINCY........

Number Four* Great Dane Breed & All Breed 2010 Starts 2011 with a clean sweep at the Clemson Shows

Thank you to Judge Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman for the Best of Breed and Group Third and to Judge Mrs. Kathryn Roberts for the Best of Breed.

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GCh. Echolane-Darlin’s Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt Owner-Breeder-Handled Lynn Moser - Echolane Great Danes 678-232-3321 opblake@bellsouth.net

Co-Owners/Breeders Jan Brungard & Darryl Davis *C.C. Systems

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SUSHI, SUSHI and MORE SUSHI f New York is not the sushi capital of the world outside of Tokyo what is! Frist let’s start with NOBO in Tribeca and NOBU NEXT DOOR. These to me are the pinnacle of them all although I must admit that NOBU 57 with its 200 seats on West 57th Street has delicious food and an overwhelming atmosphere as compared to the quieter less pretentious Tribeca restaurants. The black cod is the signature dish in either place but candidly if I had my choice I would go to Tribeca more often than the 57th Street glitz. The expanded JEWEL BAKO on East 5th Street (212) 979-1012 has the best sushi downtown for sure. I began writing about this place over 6 years ago when it first opened and while dinner is very expensive without saki of which there are over 170 different types it is well worth it. Another hidden favorite is KURMA ZUSHI on Madison Avenue and 47th Street. It is unpretentious to the point of being nondescript but if it’s sashimi you are looking for sashimi like you have never before tasted this is the spot for you. To be safe make a reservation-212-317-2802. Another place to share with you is SAKAGURA (211 East 43rd St212-953-7253. You will walk through a faceless lobby, descend stairs in the basement and emerge into a wonderland of over 200 sake selections with traditional Japanese food as well as sushi being served. There are two places both entirely different-one is SUSHI OF GARI on the upper East side at 402 East 78th Street and the other is at 204 East 43rd Street where

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-maybe that was the problem) and while I never reached the status of a fair-haired one I was allowed in. For the original power lunch in the bar area not the pool room is the aforementioned FOUR SEASONS-Those paintings on the wall are the ones the great play RED was written about. Then for those of you who like to be seen or see the so-called ‘media moguls’ I would suggest MICHAEL’S NEW YORK at 24 West 55th Street which is very nouveauCalifornia. Yes those are works of art by Jasper Johns and David Hockney in the Garden Room. For a downtown Elaine’s and for a younger, better-dressed set there is the WAVERLY INN at 16 Bank Street, where it’s good to be a part of Graydon Carter’s inner circle for a reservation.

Indeed until a few months ago the reservation number was closely guarded until TIME OUT NEW YORK outed it. I have it somewhere and if I can find it will give it to you. It is said the reservation desk keeps tabs on each visit and table manners! Wonder if I am excluded from there too.

The birthplace of the“power breakfast”was the 540 PARK at the REGENCY HOTEL where the politicos, business executives and rock stars who stay there can be found. Why story has it certain politicians (mostly tea-partyers) have been known to rove the room looking for donors. And then of course there is good old NELLO whose host Nello Balan claims to be a descendant of Vlad the Impaler-696 Madison Avenue. Salads and spaghetti are said to be the specialties for the ladies (and lords) who dine there. A denied $47,000 lunch tab belonging to a Russian billionaire is said to have occurred last fall. Who knows? Based on my recent trip to Moscow it would not surprise me in the least.

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the fish is flown in fresh daily from places like Alaska, Nova Scotia and the Sea of Japan. This is considered the Temple of them all with a fabulous decor of bamboo and eel prepared for instance in five different ways! Gari on the other hand is quite small and innovative where the sushi is prepared from blow torching the fish to marinating it in sake to heavens knows what else. The trick is getting a reservation and then having a black card to pay for it, for sure.

THE FRENCH SCENE ell for the French comfort food on these cold and bitter winter nights there’s nothing to top the cassoulet at BISTRO de la GARE in the West Village at 626 Hudson Street but if it’s fish quenelles which tickle your fancy and I never can get enough of really good ones then I would suggest the new seafood brasserie MILLESIME. The quenelles are served in a rich lobster bisque which goes directly to the main arteries but who cares at this point. Located near our offices in the CARLTON HOTEL in the same spot as the old Country and right near our offices and the Garden too, at 98 Madison Ave. Then of course there is DB BISTRO MODERNE with a delicious choucroute and a modern Alsatian cuisine at 55 W.44th-good for pre and apres theater too. ADOUR at the St. Regis is a Ducasse place to go if you can afford it--not bad for Valentine’s night either while ALLEGRETTI at 46 W 22nd Street offers the best Provençal food in the city as well it should what with the chef and owner Alain Allegretti being a native of Nice. And lastly I

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would not forget the very neighborhoodly L’ABSINTHE at 227 E 67th Street. It’s a bistro at which you’ll find Mickey and Linda Low when they are in the City. Not grand but really a classical-Parisian-style bistro.

HANGING OUT WITH THE STARS AFTER THEATRE here are the usual places to go on theatre Row where many of the stars go to hang out after a nights work but three of the less obvious include ANGUS MCINDOE 258 W.44th between 7th and 8th where both Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane are investors which fairly insures stars galore but a better bet maybe BAR CENTRALE 324 W.46th Street where many of the more serious actors seem to show up. If you’d rather stalk singers the casts of Billy Elliot and Spiderman amongst others are said to head to the GLASS HOUSE TAVERN at 252 W.47th Street while more hit and miss is the RUM HOUSE in the Edison Hotel at 228 W.47th Street.

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SUREFIRE MIDNIGHT (AND LATER SNACKS) ry any of these as the mood fits for really late time snacks although Korean Row on W.32nd Street is perfect for me--If it’s burgers you crave those at the BLACK IRON BURGER SHOP are great 24/7 but really late these are awesome-540E. 5th Street Bet Aves A and B. DESNUDA’S last order is 1 am for a glass of wine and ceviche spiked with fig, cardamom and bee pollen among other off-the-wall creations--122 E.7th St

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across the street at 485 5th Ave is Andaz in the Hotel which is a perfect spot for lunch. There is take out food too.

DIFFERENT MENS CLOTHES - NEPENTHES 307 W. 38th Street Anything but the lumberjack look--This is a Japanese company and the problem is the clothes are hardly cut for hulking Americans.

SHOES FOR MEN-LEFFOT 10 Christopher Streetdignified without being dull and run the gamut from wing tips, oxfords, sleek and not-so-sleek boots. Not inexpensive but a good investment While on Christopher try RAG & BONE, which has a woman’s and child’s store just up the road. Located at 100 Christopher. I SODI a nice Italian restaurant at 105 Christopher for a break from shopping.

BOOZE CLUES-ASTOR WINES AND SPIRITS at 399 Lafayette have the largest and best priced selection around anywhere--Closer to home in Penn Station is an adequate liquor store located on the second level 8th Ave side near the LIRR-Penn side.

MENS HAIRCUTS -THE BLIND BARBER in the East Village at 339 East 10th Street 212-228-2123 includes a bar and a front room where stylists play bartender for the customers in their chairs. When you finish here you can go to the new restaurant MARY QUEEN

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OF SCOTS right near-by to continue your drinking or how about meeting up with your date at BOBO at 181 W. 10th Street in an old-world dinner party atmosphere for say bouillabaisse among other things. Or you may want to hit the other Scotch emporium HIGHLANDS-Same owners as Mary Queen of Scots for a fine homemade Scottish meal on West 10th Street.

PARKAS FOR MEN AND WOMEN-MONCLER 90 Prince Street near Mercer-for the freezing weather this is the place to go!!! Puffy jackets that really aren’t puffy, items lined in beaver designs are simple but exude ostentation.

There are cheaper ways to stay warm but not anything more stylish. Great great looks--terribly expensive. 646350-3620 INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES-PENN BOOKSTORES on the second level-if they don’t have what you want they will get it for you--THREE LIVES on West 10th Street-diverse, wide variety of everything which is printable. Fantastic leaders of Scandinavian literature as well as alternative lit--non-porn. Great place to hang out in.

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WINTER BLANKETS-The sofa is appealing with the proper cozy cover but how to find the one which keeps the heat and is comfortable. POTTERY BARN has one for $119--a faux-fur throw which keeps in the heat while EDDIE BAUER’s down and fleece throw can’t be beat for $79 though it’s a drop too short.

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