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Dog News Contents • February 20, 2015 10 Editorial 14 You And Your Vet

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18 A Thought To Consider: The Intimidation Game By seymour weiss 20 The 2015 Westminster Kennel Club Winners 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Marxisms: How To Pick A Handler By sid marx 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Karen Mammano 42 Hands Off Our Puppies By carlotta cooper 46 Off The Leash: There’s Only One But For The Beagle It’s Two By Shaun Coen 54 Whadda Weekend, Navigating That “New” Website And More By Matthew H. Stander 64 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 66 Click: The 2015 Westminster Kennel Club By kim langlands & Eugene Z. Zaphiris 68 Click: The 2015 Westminster Kennel Club By Ben Franzoso & Eugene Z. Zaphiris 70 Click: The Way We Were By leslie simis and kim langlands 77 Letters To The Editor

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Editorial Westminster’s expansion to become a four-day event which included its Second Master Agility Competition and hosting the Meet the Breeds with AKC at the Piers on Saturday turned out to be an incredible addition to the dog show itself. Let’s face it--nothing comes close to the thrills and traditions associated with America’s second oldest sporting event, the Westminster Kennel Club’s Dog Show. And keeping up with the times is as critical to dog shows as it is to any other long running and standing event. It took the infusion of the McCarthy/ Bradley team to add these events and New York’s tri-state area responded accordingly with over 100,000 spectators attending the Piers and Madison Square Garden during those bitterly cold and snowy days and nights. Why, Meet the Breeds had to stop selling tickets midday Saturday as more than 17,000 people jam packed Pier 92. Of course the piece de resistance happens at 10pm or so on Tuesday evening when the Best in Show award is decided upon from the seven group winners. David Merriam was in his glory looking excited and thoroughly enjoying his assignment as he selected the top winning Beagle Group ways as his BIS dog and the massive crowd in attendance roared its approval too!

These pages were particularly happy to see long term people in the breed such as Eddie Dziuk and the Crandlemire’s rewarded in this manner and of course our Canadian friend Will Alexander has been a long term and popular handler in the States for years now. Hosannas to all involved with particular emphasis on Sean and Tom.

AND THE BEAT GOES ON

Thanks to the interference of Patti Strand and the NAIA and the clever people of the Denver Cluster headed by Louise Leone, PETA was forced to remove its obnoxious anti-dog sign from the Denver show site at the Western Exposition. Ignoring the advice of AKC to just ignore the sign and to proceed with the show as though the sign did not exist, as reported in last week’s issue, positive and aggressive action was taken

by NAIA but as reported to these pages not by AKC. This is the total opposite of what Alan Kalter and his PR experts of Bob Amen and the Edelman PR firm said they were going to do when these kinds of contentious situations arose. Instead of facing PETA head-on these so-called experts in the field of PR stuck their heads in the sand and hid. Inexcusable as far as these pages are concerned. Leave it to Patti to come to the rescue with a coup that really should have belonged to AKC. Read Louise’s letter to the editor on the subject in this week’s issue. What a missed opportunity for AKC to have reacted properly in the matter.

PETA GETS ITS COMEUPPANCE

All five people running for the Board answered our annual Questionnaire and the answers varied as different opinions were stated, which is as should be expected. However and coincidentally at that since this questionnaire was sent out at least four weeks ago one of the main questions asked dealt with AKC and its PR firm Edelman.

Read the difference in answers in this question between Amen and Gladstone. The Edelman firm has been an entity unto itself at AKC without very many Board Members being involved with them much less even being told anything at all about what work they do. Amen together with Kalter has been an insider and Gladstone and at least 4 or 5 other Board Members total outsiders to the point it is safe to say the monetary arrangements between AKC and the PR firm are totally unknown to the majority on the Board. You determine yourself how successful the PR at AKC both in house and out of house have been--AKC has a team of PR people--Westminster has one person--who gets more publicity with the general public, AKC or Westminster? What does that say alone!

THE BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE ANSWERS

Certainly the immediate reaction to the navigation of the new web site has been so generally negative if you go by the Judges and Delegate L line that it reads catastrophic in nature. In fairness any project of this magnitude must be given a fair chance to get the bugs out of it. The problem we fear the new web site faces goes deeper than that however. The emphasis on the surface seems to have been on getting the general public The next thing that will be proinvolved and ignoring or understating the needs of the constituents posed is a Reserve Best in Show for the OH such as the clubs, the judges and the like. Last week we outlined series or is that already on the books? If the some of the inner workings as to how the 60,000-page site was Board approved as it did last week a Reworked upon. Two questions that seem to go unanswered are how serve Best for Juniors, which astounds these far behind schedule were the AKC people or was this the fault of pages, what’s next? A Reserve Show Chairthe experts hired to design the site and how much over budget did man for AKC? Or how about this one-since this project run? That’s something most people will never learn the the Board came to no conclusions about the answer to but again these pages strongly suspect that again the New Judges Approval proposal at its last meeting, inKalter/Amen team was heavily involved here and if it finally works deed it was reported to these pages it was not even menout to AKC’s advantage that’s all for our better but if it does not tioned. Why not have or come up with a system where what are and should the consequences be here? You know underinstead of having to merely touch a dog to get the breed standing obedience is one thing but understanding the needs of the you merely have to look at it from a distance of no more total sport is something altogether different. than 15 feet and presto you can judge that breed!

Thought For The Week

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You Yourvet

By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM.

Why did my veterinarian prescribe Vetmedin in addition to my dog’s other heart medications?

Vetmedin (pimobendan) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) caused by atrioventricular valve insufficiency (AVVI) and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). It is classified as a dual-acting inodilator, which means it has two modes of action. Vetmedin helps improve symptoms of CHF by increasing heart muscle contractions and dilating blood vessels.

Atrioventricular valve insufficiency (AVVI) is a degenerative disease that damages the valves of the heart. Over time, this damage prevents the heart valves from closing properly resulting in a heart murmur. These leaky valves decrease cardiac function and circulation, leading ultimately to congestive heart failure. AVVI occurs most often in small to medium-sized breeds, with up to 85% having affected valves by 13 years of age. Breeds most susceptible to AVVI include the 14 Dog News

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Boston terrier, Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Chihuahua, miniature pinscher, miniature and toy poodle, Pekingese, and Pomeranian.

Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease that weakens the heart muscle. The heart becomes enlarged and cannot pump blood efficiently, resulting in decreased circulation and fluid accumulation. DCM can have a quick onset and progresses rapidly. It primarily affects middle-aged, and large or giant-breed dogs. Afghan hounds, cocker spaniels, boxers, dalmatians, Doberman pinschers, Great Danes, Newfoundlands and St. Bernards are the breeds most often affected.

There is no cure for canine CHF, so treatment is directed toward reducing clinical signs to improve and extend life.

Current treatment protocols include diuretics, such as furosemide (Lasix) to reduce fluid accumulation in the lungs, and/or abdomen and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as enalapril or benzapril, to reduce vascular resistance. Some cardiologists

are using Vetmedin instead of digoxin in treating certain types of heart failure cases.

Vetmedin (pimobendan) has been an important, safe and effective addition to the treatment plans of dogs with CHF. Vetmedin strengthens heart muscle contractility, which increases cardiac output, meaning more blood is put into circulation. It does this by enhancing calcium sensitivity within the heart muscle fibers.

In the second mode of action, Vetmedin dilates both arteries and veins at the same time which decreases resistance to blood flow. Dilation of the veins helps minimize fluid congestion in the body’s tissues, making it possible to reduce the dose of diuretics required. Arterial dilation eases the failing heart’s workload and increases circulation throughout the body. Vetmedin should not be given in cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, or any other condition where an increase in cardiac output is detrimental.

Vetmedin has recently been formulated in two additional

sizes for more effective dosing.

It is a chewable tablet given twice daily at the total daily dose of 0.23mg/lb (0.5 mg/ kg) of body weight. It is now supplied in 4 sizes: 1.25 mg for toy breeds, 2.5 mg for small to medium breeds, 5 mg for large breeds, and 10 mg for giant breeds.

What is causing the white spots on my dog’s eyes?

White or gray spots or rings that appear on the cornea, the clear outer layer of the front of the eye, are a condition known as corneal dystrophy.

It is a slowly progressive condition that affects both eyes. These corneal deposits consist of cholesterol, calcium, or a mixture of both. The size, shape and density of the deposits vary. Although the affected areas can be highly visible, they rarely cause blindness. Vision is usually normal.

Corneal dystrophy may be an inherited trait in several breeds, including the Shetland sheepdog, beagle, cocker

spaniel, miniature pinscher, miniature schnauzer, Siberian husky and Airedale terrier. It can occur at any age but the age of onset is most commonly 6 months to 6 years. The mode of inheritance varies among breeds and in many breeds it is unknown. In the Airedale terrier it is thought to be a sexlinked trait and in the Siberian husky, corneal dystrophy has been shown to be a recessively inherited trait with variable expression.

Corneal dystrophies are usually not painful and are not associated with inflammation or other diseases of the body.

It has been reported to occur in dogs with high levels of cholesterol or calcium in the blood. Blood work should be performed to check for these changes. Recommended blood tests include a hemogram (CBC), biochemical profile, thyroid work-up, and triglyceride level analysis.

A complete ophthalmic exam should also be performed.

This will include a fluorescein stain, which is the application of a dye that glows under UV light. It is used to examine

the cornea for any abrasions or scratches and enables the visualization of any corneal ulcers that may be present. A tonometer is an instrument used to check the pressure within the eye to rule out any evidence of increased intraocular pressure, or glaucoma. The application of Schirmer’s tear strips measures the ability of the eyes to produce tears. Slit lamp microscopy performed by ophthamologists enables visualization of the layers of the cornea.

Topical medications can be used to help treat corneal dystrophy. The goal of treatment is to improve the health of the normal cells overlying the corneal deposits. Cyclosporine ophthalmic ointment in a 0.25% strength should be applied every 12 hours. Dietary management with low-fat, high-fiber diets is advised. The recommended level of dietary fat should be kept to 15% or below.

No medication will “dissolve” the deposits. Surgical removal of the affected dystrophic area may temporarily decrease the opacity. Often, however, the deposits will reform in the healed cornea.

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AThought To Consider The Intimidation Game

by Seymour Weiss

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ntimidation is a time-honored practice in the conformation dog sport. While some use it more effectively than others, it remains an insidious, obnoxious practice that has the potential to harm us all.

Primarily, intimidation is most often directed at judges who are known to prefer avoiding confrontation. When it becomes known that a new judge, for example, can be manipulated, open season is declared on the unfortunate soul who is trying to get comfortable in the middle of the ring. There are many forms of learning for the new judge; one is learning to handle bullies with agendas. Another group of judges that is often targeted by bad losers is the elderly. This is a particularly egregious practice for which there is no excuse. Senior judges have paid their dues many times over and deserve our respect even if we may feel they do not deserve our entries. The strip inside a fortune cookie I was once served admonished “Don’t laugh at old age, pray to reach it!” No need to elaborate.

Of course it can be said that a judge who is challenged by an unhappy exhibitor can always call for a bench show hearing. In reality, how often does this happen? The answer – not as often as one might think; not nearly as often as

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it should. Calling a bench show hearing is awkward, time consuming and rather unpleasant. Just the same, there will be times when such a scenario must act out to defend the integrity of the sport as well as those who have been offended.

Bench show committees exist for a reason. If the reason becomes evident.

It makes sense to activate the process.

Before going further, I want to emphasize judge-baiting is not the exclusive province of any one group of dog show participants. Admittedly, there have been many examples of unsporting conduct by professional handlers, but theirs is by no means a monopoly.

And although unprofessional conduct by members of the professional segment does happen and is a negative reflection on our entire community, the fact remains that the overwhelming majority of what the unforgettable William Kendrick called the “show for pay boys (and girls)” go about their business and take their wins and losses in stride. Professional handlers have, in fact, raised the bar for every dog exhibitor; those who disagree are entitled to their opinion.

As abrasive as a confrontation with an angry professional can be, dealing with an irksome amateur can be just as unpleasant. There is a person I know who is a veteran breeder-exhibitor of a moderately popular breed. Typically, when the judging does not favor her, she will quietly yet insinuatingly challenge the judge, asking for rea-

sons. Since her breed is not seen in great numbers, it is reasonable to surmise that she will be more familiar with the ins and outs of type than most of the approved judges of her breed she can exhibit under. After such a challenge some judges might “throw her a bone” either to keep her quiet or to keep her coming back.

That however is no reason to reward any exhibit. And while an exhibitor has every right to ask a judge for his or her reasons for a placement made, no exhibitor has the right to be argumentative.

The breeder-exhibitor who is inclined to accusingly engage the judge resulting from a difference of opinion would do well to remember that she is the repository of experiences most judges will never have. Breeder-exhibitors live with their breed every single day. They feed their dogs, they groom them; they grade them.

They train them; they pick up after them.

For the lucky ones, their future champions are born in their hands and, sadly, the old ones often die gently in those same, experienced hands.

Judges whose experiences come from other breeds will not have this intimate dossier in their personal, intellectual tool kits. They must depend on their understanding of the specific breed standard, other breed standards, their own powers of observation and the wisdom they have acquired from other judges that enable them to make intelligent, well-considered calls.

The next time a disappointed breeder exhibitor decides to challenge a judge, he or she should stop and ask if the decision was fair, honest and sincerely rendered.

No one is obliged to show any dog under any judge. If an exhibitor doesn’t like what a judge does, they are under no obligation to bring or send a dog into that person’s ring.

There is a former professional handler who had the well-deserved reputation for being a tough cookie in his handling days. He was superb at his craft and did plenty of big winning. While he could be aggressive when confronting a judge who did not send him to the front of the line on any given occasion, if he got a reasonable answer to his “whys,” he was typically cool about it. If he felt the judge made

a bad call, he would wisely just stay away from that judge in the future with dogs he knew the judge was not likely to favor. If he discovered that the mistake was his, he’d come back into that judge’s ring. And he would often win.

That is both professional and objective!

And there is yet another category of exhibitor that is not immune from indulging in odious judge confrontation. That is the judge who is showing in the ring either directly or by employing a handler. The ongoing debate on whether or not judges should exhibit generates considerable passion but it requires judges who show to hold themselves to a higher standard. In this connection, an amusing confrontation once took place between a breeder-judge handling his own dog and a judge who never owned any specimens of the breed concerned.

The judge-exhibitor asked the officiating judge for the reasons for his placements. Apparently dissatisfied with what he was told, the judge-exhibitor commented “I’m a judge, you know.” The implication was the judge’s call was off the mark, but the judge came back immediately with “Then you should know better.” It was the perfect squelch, wouldn’t you agree?

My whole point in all this is that while it is perfectly acceptable to question a judge’s reasons, it is never acceptable to get into a “p-----g” match with the person wearing the badge for any reason. Y’ pays yer money, y’ takes yer chances. That’s how it has always been and when that changes, we’ll all need to find something else to do.

Thank you for reading.

“The breeder-exhibitor who is inclined to accusingly engage the judge resulting from a difference of opinion would do well to remember that she is the repository of experiences most judges will never have.”

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Breed: Beagle, 15 In. Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: January 09, 2011 Breeder: Lori D Crandlemire Sire: Ch Ha-Penny’s Too Much Trouble Dam: Tashtin I Do De Claire Owner: Eddie Dziuk & Lori Crandlemire & Kaitlyn Crandlemire

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BEST IN SHOW Judge Hon. David Merriam

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Breed: Skye Terrier Sex: Dog Date of Birth: May 29, 2011 Breeder: Eugene Z Zaphiris & Matthew H Stander Sire: Ch Finnsky Oliver Dam: Ch Cragsmoor Adell Goodwoman Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr & Cragsmoor Kennels Reg

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Question of the week

By Matthew H. Stander

How do you handle the problem of deciding when and if to put your dog to sleep?

Kim Meredith-Cavanna

I am not sure I should be answering this question. I started to get teary eyed even reading the question. My dogs are my house dogs and constant companions. When I lose one, part of me goes with them. I take it very hard. Deciding when to “let go” is different for everyone. I just had to let my 12 year-old Alaskan Malamute female go to the bridge due to cancer. She had two breasts removed, surgery on her foot after it moved there; plus chemo. I tried everything I could, and always do.

I know that I got another year with her that I would not have had. We went to the beach often that she loved, and I smiled each and every extra day I had with her. I have always fought it to the bitter end (well, me and my VISA).

Toni Sosnoff

I have no wisdom to share. Each story stands on its own merits.

When it is your dog, you know the character and constitution of your dog. It is up to us armed with this knowledge to assess what the end game is. A very sick dog can be saved if you have researched the facts and believe they are not yet “done”. Some dogs just signal “I’m done. Take care of me as you always have.” Take heart and do the right thing. I was taught that in most cases we are meant to outlive our dogs. So do what gives you peace and never second guess yourselves.

Tracy Kornfeld

After over three decades of breeding and showing and a lifetime of ownership, it is still the hardest decision to make.

With the exception of when a dog is suddenly gravely ill and the vet has said “it’s time.” Every other dog that I have ever owned has told ME when it’s time. You can see it in their eyes when enough is enough. It’s all about quality of life. It hurts me to see an owner spend over $10,000 to the vet for six more months of poor quality of life for the dog.

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Deborah Cooper

This is the most dreaded question to true dog people and a decision that never gets easier no matter how many dogs we have, or how long we have been in dogs. Key to this decision is to NOT be selfish and not keep your canine companion and family member alive for yourself, but measure your dog’s quality of life. When bad days out number good days, it is time to say goodbye. When your dog can no longer do the things he/she loves to do, and survive with dignity, it is time to say goodbye. Always remember, you owe your dog the consideration and opportunity to leave you knowing he/ she is loved by you and to leave with dignity. Do not wait too long.

It is not fair to the dog who did nothing but show you love and compassion for his/her whole life.

Jay Hyman

If we start with the proposition that dogs are luckier than people, we can figure out when is the proper time. Consider that you can tell a person that chemo or radiation will hurt you but you will get better, we can not tell that to dogs. It is our responsibility to assure that their quality of life is good. I do not agree with those who say that the loss of a dog is so bad they will never have another dog. I have loved many dogs over the 70 years I have had them, I miss each one and have had a practice of writing an essay about the dog when it dies, perhaps it will be a book? My definition of “quality of life� is that a dog can continue its ordinary existence without pain or suffering. It is my heart, or mind, that tells me when that is, and it is at that time I take them to the vet. My inviolate rule is that I am always there to say goodbye, I do not just leave them for the vet to make the final step!

Xiomara B. Larson

That is a very hard question to answer. I am sure most of us dedicated breeders would answer pretty close to my opinion.

When I am faced with situations such as the illness of one of my precious dogs, I normally come to the decision to put my dog down after my vet and I exhausted all our resources and the dog is no longer comfortable. Quality of life is everything. If the dog is only staying alive for you, then you must let him pass. Not until then do I make the final decision to let him go.

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HOW TO PICK A HANDLER

By Sid Marx

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here are many reasons why owners hire professional handlers.

Perhaps you have decided that you have been able to put a few points on your dog, but it is just too difficult to get those majors by yourself. Maybe you are a nervous wreck in the ring, and you know you are contributing greatly to your dog’s not winning, and you do not have fun showing your own dog. It is also true that many times when you compute travel, motel costs, and the number of shows necessary to achieve your goals, you have decided it is cheaper to hire a professional. Or maybe, you are fortunate enough to have a truly great dog, and you want to see her campaigned heavily. For whatever reason, the time has come when you decide to hire a professional handler for your show dog. How do you go about picking the right handler for your dog?

By the way, the conformation ring is not the only venue where owners hire professional handlers. Those with field trial dogs use professional trainers a great deal of the time. Even in amateur events, it is not unlikely that the dog has been trained by a professional.

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in the obedience and agility rings, there are those who “run” or “work” dogs for owners who cannot or do not want to run in the agility or obedience rings.

Other countries often state that they do not have professional handlers. Bull! I have judged in many countries, and they may not label them as professionals - and I cannot attest to whether or not they are paid but there are quite a few individuals that have shown many dogs in many different breeds to me. They don’t own all these dogs. And some of our very good handlers here have come from the Latin American countries. So let’s get over the poppycock that America is the only place where professionals are so prevalent.

So, back to choosing the right person to show your dog.

There are some areas that are common to all handlers, although some specialize in breeds or groups. To assist me in writing this, I have surveyed more than 25 professional handlers, and their input is very much appreciated. I have summarized their advice and comments below.

Just like any other occupation, there are good and bad handlers. We have all heard the horror stories; some of which have been exaggerated. I have recently been told about the owner of a Terrier breed, who told the handler -

someone new as a professional - that she would like the dog right after the Group judging because she had to leave right away to go home. Her white terrier was brought to her directly from where it had competed in the group ring.

The dog smelled of urine and most of its bottom was stained yellow. Run from this supposed handler. Real professionals would never keep a dog in this condition - much less show it like that and return it to the owner in this shape.

Just to show the opposite end of the spectrum, I know of a handler who recently won the Group with a brand new special - and then she pulled her the next day to let her rest.

This was a young bitch, and since she won the Group she had been shown early in the morning and then finished Best in Show judging after 6 P.M. The handler felt it was better for this new bitch to rest and not be burned out quickly. She wanted her to continue to like showing. Of course the handler informed the owner what she was doing. The dog’s welfare was more important than any possible ribbon.

Many handlers become very attached to the dogs they show. It is not unusual for a handler to have a dog they are showing sleep in bed with them. I know of handlers who have become so attached to

their favorite show dog that the dog went to live with the handler when it was retired.

There are things the hopeful client should do to protect themselves and their dogs. I would recommend doing the following: • Observe the two or three handlers you are considering at a few shows to see how they handle themselves, win or lose.

• Watch the handler outside the ring as well as inside to see what kind of rapport she has with the dogs she shows.

• Observe the handler’s setup to see how dogs are kept, exercised, and groomed. How often are they taken out of their crates? How clean is the x-pen and area? What kind of exercise do they get?

• Your dog needs to be prepared for “the road.” Understand that your dog will not live “on the couch” while traveling.

For safety, your beloved pet will be crated. Make sure she is crate trained. This will help reduce her stress.

• In arid parts of the country, dogs can get dry cracked noses; in moist areas, they can get yeast. Make sure your pet is protected with the correct meds and Heartgard. Parasite and flea protection is a must.

• Know what the handler’s kennel facilities are.

• Ask to see the contract you will be asked to sign.

• Make sure you understand what the fees are, including expenses and how they are calculated.

• If possible, talk to existing clients of the handler.

You should ask questions lots of questions. Here are some examples: • When the dog is groomed, how long is she left on the table?

• Who will show your dog -

the handler you are hiring or an assistant? (By the way, just to be fair, many of the assistants are extremely capable and also win with the dogs they show when covering for the primary handler).

• How many dogs does the handler carry? Make sure you understand where your dog ranks. Every handler has his or her number one dog that he will always make sure to show himself. Where does your dog rank in his “string?” If your handler wins the breed with your dog and with another breed, which dog does he show in the group?

• If your dog is brought to the show by you and is a “ringside pickup,” what is that fee?

• What experience does the handler have in the grooming and presentation of your breed? (This is usually obvious if you have watched the handler show your breed).

• What kind of vehicle is used and what facilities are in the vehicle for the dogs?

• If your dog has to be taken to a Veterinarian, how is that handled?

• Is there a fee/rate for conditioning and training?

• If the handler feels the dog should be “pulled” because of lameness, fear, or any other condition, are you charged for that show?

There are additional points made by professional handlers that are important for a new client. Once you have decided on a handler, you need to trust that handler. Communication is essential. Make sure you understand the rate sheet, and how billing and entries are done.

What happens if your dog gets sick? What steps are taken to care for a sick dog and what additional charges will be incurred?

Your goals should be clear to both you and the handler.

Owners also need to understand that handlers are not miracle workers. They are paid to show your dog well and in the proper condition. All handlers know the importance of bonding with the dogs they show, and would like the dogs to be left with them. Some owners are okay with the dog living away from home, and some are not.

You should have the discussion covering these things and how many shows will be considered a trial. Your handler should ask: • Does the dog have any ring experience?

• Is he/she well socialized?

Any bad experiences?

• How would you critique your dog?

• Has your dog been previously shown by another handler?

(If she has, the handler will want to make sure that there are no lingering issues with the previous handler - such as unpaid bills).

Basically, hiring a handler for the dog you love is starting a new relationship. There are handlers who have had the same clients for more than fifteen years, and obviously this relationship is working. There are handlers who exhibit a lot of integrity by only accepting dogs of decent quality to show.

There are also a lot “handlers” who will show anything for “gas money.” It is important that you get an honest, unbiased opinion of your dog, and that your dog and the handler can form the proper bond to be successful. A realistic trial period will help in this area.

So for those of you who have decided that a professional handler is the way for you to go, do your homework, take your time, and I wish you (and your dog) the best of luck.

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GCH Wynmoor Sweetgrass White Diamonds Breed: Spaniel (English Springer) Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: April 08, 2011 Breeder: Alison Smith & Erin Kerfoot & Celie Florence Sire: Ch Telltale Do The Dew Dam: Ch Wynmoor Telltale Sweetgrass Owner: Dr Erin Kerfoot & Billie Kerfoot & Dr Alison Smith

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GCH Ashdown’s Time To Thrill Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) Black Sex: Dog Date of Birth: January 18, 2012 Breeder: Genea White Jones & Bruce Van Deman Sire: Ch Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction Dam: Ch Ashwood’s Days Of Wine N Roses Owner: Carolee Douglas & Genea White Jones & Bruce Van Deman & J Beaudoin

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GCH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit

Breed: Spaniel (Clumber) Sex: Dog Date of Birth: November 13, 2011 Breeder: Clussexx Kennel & Jamie Hubbard & Michael & Shirley Lambert Sire: Ch Clussexx In Overdrive Dam: Ch Clussexx Pouff N Stuff Owner: Joseph Sanchez III & Carla Sanchez

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GCH Stoneypoint’s Time To Reign Breed: Setter (Irish) Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: November 21, 2009 Breeder: Jeri L McClure & Dixie J Demorest Sire: GCH Northwinds First Reign Dam: GCH Stoneypoint’s Fire ‘N Ice Owner: Jeri Lynn McClure & Dixie J Demorest & Jeffrey & Rebecca Arch

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SPORTING Group Best

of Breed Winners

GCH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome Breed: Brittany Owner: Carolee Douglas & Jim & Alisa Andras & Kathy Hogan & Amanda Cone GCH Hipoint Here Comes The Sun Breed: Pointer Owner: Linda Cayton & Frank DePaulo

GCH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit Breed: Spaniel (Clumber) Owner: Joseph Sanchez III & Carla Sanchez GCH Trinity’s Tucked Under His Wing Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) A.S.C.O.B. Owner: Susan Gray & Stacy Dobmeier

Ch Ehrenvogel Achy Breaky Heart Breed: Pointer (German Shorthaired) Owner: Carlene Swensson & Marina Renee Lara DVM

GCH Ashdown’s Time To Thrill Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) Black Owner: Carolee Douglas & Genea White Jones & Bruce Van Deman & J Beaudoin

GCH Reece Afterhours Periwinkle RN RATN CGC Breed: Pointer (German Wirehaired) Owner: Beverly Blanchard

GCH Sherwood & Lomapoint Captain Crunch Breed: Spaniel (Cocker) Parti-Color Owner: Judy Bjelland & Kim Olsen

Ch Cal-I-Co Hope On The Rocks Breed: Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) Owner: Jo Ann Colvin

GCH Foxwoods Rock Of Cashel Breed: Spaniel (English Cocker) Owner: Deborah Mauterer DVM & Kristin Lyons

Ch Sun Devil Ive Gotta Feeling For CudyNCae Breed: Retriever (Curly-Coated) Owner: J & G Kofron

GCH Wynmoor Sweetgrass White Diamonds Breed: Spaniel (English Springer) Owner: Dr Erin Kerfoot & Billie Kerfoot & Dr Alison Smith

GCH Blazin’s Joie De Vivre CDX JH Breed: Retriever (Flat-Coated) Owner: Don & Susan Bierer

GCH Sandscape Pardon Me Boys Breed: Spaniel (Field) Sex: Bitch Owner: Georgette Perry & Corinne Dooley & Nichole Dooley Bunch

GCH Pebwin Hocus Pocus Breed: Retriever (Golden) Owner: Art Cazares & Berna Welch Ch Lobuff Hollyridge Brookstone Savannah Breed: Retriever (Labrador) Owner: Lisa Weiss & Juan Carbonell GCH Lennoxlove Susqudilla’s Mini Cooper CD RN Breed: Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling) Owner: Robyn Haskin & M Waterstraat & J Hamiliton GCH Stargaze’R ‘N Wingfield Wait Wait Don’T Tell Breed: Setter (English) Owner: Don & Pat Coller & Eileen Hackett GCH Saranac Toblerone Breed: Setter (Gordon) Owner: Elizabeth Fisher & William Fisher GCH Mizen Duchas Dilis JH Breed: Setter (Irish Red and White) Owner: Judy Baumgartner GCH Stoneypoint’s Time To Reign Breed: Setter (Irish) Owner: Jeri Lynn McClure & Dixie J Demorest & Jeffrey & Rebecca Arch GCH Carolina’s Running With The Hare BN RN SH JHR CGC Breed: Spaniel (American Water) Owner: Lois H McCracken GCH Pocotaligo’s Nama Karoo MH JHR Breed: Spaniel (Boykin) Owner: Christina Gebhard & Kim Parkman

GCH Mallyree Here Comes The Son RN CGC Breed: Spaniel (Irish Water) Owner: Alice Getchell & Pamela Manus & Paul Getchell GCH Clussexx Howdy Doody Time Breed: Spaniel (Sussex) Owner: Jeane Haverick GCH Avalon’s All Hallows Eve Perseus Breed: Spaniel (Welsh Springer) Owner: Jean Lowry GCH Sweetbriar’s Diamonds Are Forever JH Breed: Spinone Italiano Owner: Daniel & Dana Graff & Dee Hasley & Judy Roberts GCH Solaris Smokin’ Hot Habenera Breed: Vizsla Owner: Andrea Martin & David Martin & Beth Kirven GCH Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia Breed: Weimaraner Owner: Rachelle Sanborn & Paul Christopher GCH Glacier’s Gertie Queen Of Spades Breed: Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Owner: Lisa Durand & Allan Durand Ch Zoldmali Csongor SH CM Breed: Wirehaired Vizsla Owner: Mark Goodwein & Bonnie Goodwein

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BESTS WEEK The Westminster Kennel Club 15 Inch Beagle

GCh. Tashtins Lookin For Trouble Judge Hon. David Merriam Owners Eddie Dziuk & Lori Crandlemire & Kaitlyn Crandlemire Handler William Alexander Lakeland-Winter Haven Kennel Club - Friday Whippet

GCh. Sporting Fields Shameless Judge Ms. Angela J. Porpora Owners Barbara Call, Jane Cooney-Waterhouse, Dionne Butt, Amanda Giles Handler Amanda Giles Peak To Peak Working Dog Show Mastiff

GCh. Friends Sargeant Breakthrough Judge Mrs. Judith Anne Smith Owners Joe & Carla Sanchez & Jack & Debbie Friend Handler Pam Gilley

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Judge Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark

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Ch Tashtins Lookin For Trouble

Breed: Beagle, 15 In. Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: January 09, 2011 Breeder: Lori D Crandlemire Sire: Ch Ha-Penny’s Too Much Trouble Dam: Tashtin I Do De Claire Owner: Eddie Dziuk & Lori Crandlemire & Kaitlyn Crandlemire

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GCH Flessner’s International S’Cess

Breed: Bloodhound Sex: Dog Date of Birth: September 01, 2010 Breeder: Ryan & Chris Flessner & Heather Helmer Sire: GCH Flessner’s International Harvester Dam: Ch Flessner’s Let It Ride Owner: Susan M Carter & Shirley Van Camp & Heather Helmer

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GCH Aberdeens Under The Influence

Breed: Otterhound Sex: Dog Date of Birth: July 31, 2009 Breeder: Jack & Andy & Jason McIlwaine Sire: Ch Aberdeen’s Arthur Dam: Ch Aberdeen’s Queen Of Everything Owner: Jack & Andy & Jason McIlwaine

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GCH Bayaway Jersey’s Due Process Of Law

Breed: Black and Tan Coonhound Sex: Dog Date of Birth: October 17, 2010 Breeder: Debra L Rezendes & Jinnie-Ann Stora Sire: Ch Jersey Blu’s Spirit Of Christmas Dam: Ch Tri-Blu Della’s Gone Owner: Debra L Rezendes & George Rezendes & Jinnie-Ann Stora

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Hound Group Best GCH Thaon’s Wallstreet Breed: Afghan Hound Owner: Jay T Hafford & James P Blanchard & Debbie & JW Rogers & Beverly & Jae Moore GCH Color Me Bad Like My Grandad Breed: American English Coonhound Owner: Amanda Alexander & Beverly Schwab Ch Kiarry’s Stonewall Jackson Breed: American Foxhound Owner: Ellen M Charles & Lisa Miller GCH Ahmahr Nahr›s Halleleujah Makes A Joyful Noise Breed: Basenji Owner: J D Behles & R J Walley & F Havens GCH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Meenie Miney Moe Breed: Basset Hound Owner: Suzanne Sukey Shor & Claudia Orlandi & Claire Steidel

of Breed Winners GCH Happy New Year’s Celebration Bray Breed: Harrier Owner: Kristi Bowers & Steve Bowers GCH Serandida Abbaio La Contessa Scalza SC NAJ Breed: Ibizan Hound Owner: Diane Arbeit & Richard Zelig & Sarah Murphy GCH Carrickaneena Tyrconnell Breed: Irish Wolfhound Owner: Eileen M & Eileen B Flanagan GCH Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight Breed: Norwegian Elkhound Owner: Patrica V Trotter

GCH Aberdeens Under The Influence Breed: Otterhound Owner: Jack & Andy & Jason McIlwaine

GCH Carlota Sommerled De Suarias Breed: Beagle, 13 In. Owner: Juan Esteban Calleja & Deborah M Kirby

GCH Icecream V Tum-Tums Vriendjes Breed: Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeen Owner: C & J Hurty & M & L Florian & Benseri C Haiyah

Ch Tashtins Lookin For Trouble Breed: Beagle, 15 In. Owner: Eddie Dziuk & Lori Crandlemire & Kaitlyn Crandlemire

GCH Bazinga A Dream Of Spring For Mia Breed: Pharaoh Hound Owner: Pam Haig & Robert Newman

GCH Bayaway Jersey’s Due Process Of Law Breed: Black and Tan Coonhound Owner: Debra L Rezendes & George Rezendes & Jinnie-Ann Stora GCH Flessner’s International S’Cess Breed: Bloodhound Owner: Susan M Carter & Shirley Van Camp & Heather Helmer Ch Black Knights Balu Jeti CGC Breed: Bluetick Coonhound Owner: Amanda Alexander & Kendall Steffen GCH Crown Jewel Tatiana Breed: Borzoi Owner: Jean W Durdin GCH Jt’s Midnights Incandescence ML Breed: Dachshund (Longhaired) Owner: John Carlson & TerriLynn Carlson GCH Diagram Isn’t She Lovely V Brownwood Breed: Dachshund (Smooth) Owner: Jerry Cerasini & Roger Brown & Dianne Graham

GCH C-Cruz Mob Boss Vito›s Gotcha Breed: Plott Owner: Amanda Alexander GCH Pirata II De Viamonte CM Breed: Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Owner: Jean Evanoff & Karen Oglesby GCH Sidearm Return Of The King Breed: Redbone Coonhound Owner: Lori Taylor & Jimmy Mills GCH Mount Ridge Splash Of Nash An A Dash Of Aslan SC CGC Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback Owner: Deborah Merson & Francis Merson & Suzanne Hills GCH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth JC RN BN Breed: Saluki Owner: S Middlebrooks & Tina J Turley-Kocab & Mark S Kocab GCH Foxcliffe Chelsea Piers Breed: Scottish Deerhound Owner: Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove DVM

GCH Leoralee’s Baywatch MW Breed: Dachshund (Wirehaired) Owner: Marietta Singleton & Barbara Lasater

GCH How The West Was Won Breed: Treeing Walker Coonhound Owner: Dina Planche & Steve Randolph

Ch Grandcru Giaconda Breed: Greyhound Owner: Melanie Steele & Amy Phelan & Rose Tomlin & Rindi Gaudet

GCH Sporting Fields Shameless Breed: Whippet Owner: Barbara Call & Jane Cooney-Waterhouse & D Butt & A Giles

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10 Questions ASKEDOF...

Karen Mammano

BORN: BELLEFONTE, PA RESIDES: WEBSTER, NY MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: LIBRA

When did you start showing dogs, with what breed and how did that first show go?

I was five years old when I showed my mother’s golden retriever at a specialty fun match. Although I don’t remember it, a picture taken on the day shows me with a first place ribbon.

How difficult was it to finish your first champion?

Very difficult in the world of Golden Retrievers. In fact, I finished the dog after getting 13 major reserves!

Other than your own breed, which breed would you like to own?

A Frenchie-I love the breed as they are so good for comic relief.

Which canine person of the opposite sex would you be?

Edd Bivin.

How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport?

Oh Lord-that could be a book. The organization needs tweaking, and I hope they get on the right path soon.

How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones?

145 shows or so-my favorite shows are those on the Wine Country Circuit in New York.

Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?”

Jimmy Moses.

What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy?

The dogs themselves-I just love being with them.

What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate?

Honesty and common sense intelligence.

If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dog people you would like to invite.

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Oh wow- I would love these people from the past: Lang Skarda and his good friend and sidekick E.W. Tipton along with Annie Clark.

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GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Sex: Dog Date of Birth: June 06, 2011 Breeder: Donna Gottdenker Sire: Ch Pouch Cove Caribe Dam: Ch Claircreek Femme Fatale Owner: Milan Lint & Peggy Helming & Donna Gottdenker

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GCH A. Feiner Eros

Breed: Leonberger Sex: Dog Date of Birth: September 06, 2009 Breeder: Lisa Bazlen Sire: Jodokus Lowe Von WalHall Dam: Lionhill’s Fifisnow Drop Owner: Lisa Bazlen

GCH Great Lakes Danish Treasure

Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Sex: Dog Date of Birth: May 08, 2009 Breeder: Randall Carpenter DVM & Renee D Tiano Sire: Ch Great Lakes Doctor Stanley Dam: Ch Great Lakes Nubian Princess Owner: Michael Stafford PhD & Amanda C Cook CPA

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GCH Topaz Bad Action Breed: Siberian Husky Sex: Dog Date of Birth: January 27, 2009 Breeder: Cheryl French Sire: Ch Topaz Back In The Saddle Dam: Ch Topaz Unleashed Owner: Liu Xi

The 2015 Westminster 40 Dog News

WORKING Group Best

of Breed Winners

GCH Mojo’s Continuation Of A Myth Breed: Akita Owner: Stacey Borrmann

GCH Derby’s Toast With Gusto Breed: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Owner: Sue Copeland

GCH Peace River’s Gathers No Moss At Sunstra Breed: Alaskan Malamute Owner: Thea Robinson & Michele Coburn & Alisa Syar & Kyle Robinson

GCH Quintessential Chauncey Breed: Komondor Owner: Scott Wilczewski & Denise Wilczewski

Ch Full Circle Tip Of London Tower Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dog Owner: Nina H Ward GCH Great Lakes Danish Treasure Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog Owner: Michael Stafford PhD & Amanda C Cook CPA GCH Russian Bears Not Just Another Rock Starr Breed: Black Russian Terrier Owner: Danielle Kremer Ch Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil Breed: Boxer Owner: Mrs Jack Billhardt & Sergio Tenenbaum Ch Johari’s He’s All The Money On Wallstreet Breed: Bullmastiff Owner: Robert Korber & Victor Caldas

GCH Aegys Set Fire To The Rain RN Breed: Kuvasz Owner: Lynn Vogel GCH A. Feiner Eros Breed: Leonberger Owner: Lisa Bazlen GCH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC Breed: Mastiff Owner: Laura Watson GCH Ironwood’s Papparrazi Breed: Neapolitan Mastiff Owner: James R Deppen & Susan Van-Spruill Ch Bear N Mind’s Code Of Honor Breed: Newfoundland Owner: Dwight & Christine Gorsuch

GCH Castleguard’s Riddle Of Steel Di Serafina Breed: Cane Corso Owner: Terrie Dragan & Shauna DeMoss

GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Owner: Milan Lint & Peggy Helming & Donna Gottdenker

Ch Forever Greene Tagluk CGC Breed: Chinook Owner: Patricia Richards

GCH Gamegards I’Ll Have Another V Braeside Breed: Rottweiler Owner: Holley Eldred

GCH Kamterra’s Legato Breed: Doberman Pinscher Owner: Kathy Moats & Mike Moats

GCH Pebbles’ Run Play It Again Ham Breed: Samoyed Owner: Amy Kiell Green & Andrew Green & Barbara Bruns & Wolfgang Stamp

GCH Mount Sinai’s Neanderthal St Amand Breed: Dogue de Bordeaux Owner: Paula & William Duvall GCH Midernoch A Phortune Of Phranklins CA Breed: German Pinscher Owner: Christopher French GCH Skansen’s Holy Knight Breed: Giant Schnauzer Owner: Cornelia King GCH Tue-J’s Pacific Category Five Breed: Great Dane Owner: J Chiaravalle & J Apuna & H & T James & S Taylor

GCH Topaz Bad Action Breed: Siberian Husky Owner: Liu Xi GCH Szajda’s Neverending Story CGC Breed: St Bernard Owner: Brian Quagliaoli & Amanda Szajda GCH Mistic’s Longfellow Serenade Breed: Standard Schnauzer Owner: Sally Marsh & Al DeRenzis GCH Comancheria’s Ciye Chiricahua Cochise Breed: Tibetan Mastiff Owner: Glenda Nunnally

GCH Guardenia’s Splish Splash Breed: Great Pyrenees Owner: Victoria Coffman & Karen Justin & Donna Coffman & Carolyn Coffman

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Hands Off Our Puppies

By Carlotta Cooper

If you followed the recent Bass puppy case in Illinois, then you know the pertinent facts: an over-zealous police sergeant, working with a local rescue, confiscated a young litter of puppies when the officer posed as a puppy buyer. In that case the excuse used was the fact that the breeder did not have the $25 local breeding permit.

After an outcry on social media, some good work by the attorney for the Bass family, and help from city officials, the family got their puppies back.

It turns out that a similar event occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, in January.

This time, while searching for a lost child, police came across a house where a mother and a litter of seven puppies were living.

No one was home. The police apparently looked through the windows to see the dogs. According to the news account http:// wkrn.com/2015/02/10/metro-lieutenantinvestigated-after-mans-dogs-taken-fromhome/, the officers thought the dogs might be in trouble and called Metro Animal Control. Animal control said the situation was not an emergency and they refused to come out until the next day.

At this point Lieutenant Morgan Ford authorized the officers on the scene to break into the house and take possession of the dogs.

Metro police spokesperson Don Aaron explained, “These officers look in the house, at the conditions; they thought were deplorable with feces, etc, and made decision after animal control did not respond to take the animals out.” So, seven puppies have produced feces. Amazing.

Puppies poop. That’s what they do. Animal control – the people who might actually know something about animals – did not consider this to be an emergency situation, but Lieutenant Ford decided to break into the house without a warrant, ignoring the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution which protects people against unreasonable search and seizure.

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by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Lieutenant Ford had the mother and puppies taken to a Nashville emergency vet clinic where – Surprise! – vets at the clinic said the dogs were in good condition.

At this point the mother and FIVE of the puppies were taken to Metro Animal Control. Are you wondering what happened to the other two puppies?

Lieutenant Ford took one of them home with her and another officer took the other puppy home. Were these puppies evidence? Were they stolen goods at this point? Hard to say. But it seems certain that they should not have been separated from the other puppies and they should not have been in the personal possession of police officers.

At some point Lieutenant Ford, who is affiliated with the 12:10 Proverbs Animal Rescue group, posted this message on their Facebook page: “I have a group of puppies and an emaciated mother just discovered in an abandoned house in North Nashville. Is anyone up at this hour who can help?”

This message did not reflect the reality of the situation according to the vets who saw the mother and puppies.

When the owner of the house, Mr. Delbert Porter, returned home, he was not very happy to discover that someone had broken into his house and stolen his dog and her litter of puppies. “I was very upset someone came into my home. When I found out it was the police I was even more upset.” According to Porter, his home was flooded in the floods in Nashville last August, which explains why conditions at the house appear less than ideal.

It was two days before Mr. Porter’s dog and litter were returned to him. At that point the police began investigating Lieutenant Ford’s actions. There are currently rumors that Lieutenant Ford, facing a demotion and disciplinary action, has resigned, but we can’t substantiate the results of the investigation yet.

What we do know is that there seems to be a growing trend in this country involving illegal seizures of animals, especially puppies. It’s great that so many people want to help dogs – rescues,

shelters, foster homes – they all have a role to play. What is not so great is taking puppies and dogs from breeders for “dog flipping” or to keep rescues and shelters in business.

Many shelters and rescues are well aware that they are running out of puppies.

A highly questionable blog post recently appeared that seriously discussed the situation. It’s called, “The Coming Shelter Dog Shortage,” http://outthefrontdoor. com/2015/01/05/the-coming-shelterdog-shortage/. In the post the author, without any sense of irony whatsoever, discusses shelter “market share” – meaning how many dogs they sell to people vs. how many dogs people obtain from breeders.

The author has a couple of suggestions about how shelters, especially No-Kill shelters, can continue to have a good supply of puppies and dogs – and outsell breeders: “The ideal thing would be for No Kill to find some way to co-opt the industry – to make sure there is a big enough supply of shelter dogs for community No Kill shelters to be able to maximize their market share.

The most obvious way to do this would be to start importing homeless dogs from overseas. This would not be a permanent solution, because foreign countries are beginning to use TNR for street dogs, which will eventually drop their populations to sustainable levels. But until that happens, foreign countries would be a good source of supply for shelter dogs. We would be helping the shelter system in the United States while saving huge numbers of street dogs overseas.

“Another way to tackle the problem would be for volunteers to breed litters which would then be donated to their local shelter for placement. This would have many advantages. The volunteers could provide great homes for the parents and intensive socialization of the puppies. The volunteers would have no incentive to inbreed, or to breed brachycephalic dogs. Only dogs with good health and good temperament would be bred. The volunteers could adjust the type and size of dogs bred to the local demand.

The puppies would have all recommended veterinary care and be spayed or neutered before they were adopted. Shelter workers who have a lot of experience in matching dogs to adopters could make sure that every placement has a good chance for success, and could follow up to catch any problems early.”

Yes, that’s right. This No-Kill shelter advocate thinks that volunteers should breed mixed breed dogs so there will be a good supply of puppies and dogs available for shelters. Anything is better than having people buy from breeders afterall. Why would anyone want to buy a healthy purebred dog with generations of health testing/screening, bred to meet a breed standard by an experienced breeder?

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Gold Grand Ch.Voici Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire After finishing 2014 as the #1 Breeder/Owner Handled IG and #2 overall (breed stats*),

e i k o m S started 2015 with back-to-back breed wins at the Palm Springs Toy Specialty Shows.

Thank you judges Dr. Dale Simmons and Ms. Janet Allen for these prestigious wins!

Bred, Owned and Handled By Layle Griffioen, DVM Co-Owned By Karen Gibson

2011 National Specialty Winner Winner of 5 Regional Specialties Multiple Group Winner

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GCH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie

Breed: Skye Terrier Sex: Dog Date of Birth: May 29, 2011 Breeder: Eugene Z Zaphiris & Matthew H Stander Sire: Ch Finnsky Oliver Dam: Ch Cragsmoor Adell Goodwoman Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr & Cragsmoor Kennels Reg

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GCH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid Of Honor

Breed: Welsh Terrier Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: June 07, 2010 Breeder: Keith Bailey & Sharon Abmeyer Sire: Ch Shaireab’s On Your Honor Dam: Ch Bayleigh Shaireab’s My Time Owner: Sharon Abmeyer & T Lee & X Xie & K Bailey

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Ch Yarrow Venerie Winning Ticket

Breed: Norfolk Terrier Sex: Dog Date of Birth: September 01, 2012 Breeder: Pam Beale & Beth Sweigart Sire: GCH Yarrow Venerie Ticket To Ride Dam: Ch Yarrow Venerie Versailles Owner: Yarrow Venerie Kennel

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GCH King’s Mtn. Angelina Ballerina

Breed: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: November 11, 2006 Breeder: Sandra Wolfskill & Donna Francis & Sandra Pretari & BettyAnne Stenmark Sire: Ch King’s Mtn Stuart Little Dam: Ch King’s Mtn Elsbeth Elfwish Owner: Patrice Stephens MD & Donna Chambers-Rau

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TERRIER Group Best

of Breed Winners

GCH Joval Sweet Time Breed: Airedale Terrier Owner: Lisa Bryan & Valeria Rickard

Ch Toria A New Leash On Life Breed: Manchester Terrier (Standard) Owner: Victoria Herbert-Thorsland & Daniel Thorsland

GCH Alpine’s Highwayman Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Owner: Ed Thomason & Karen Thomason & Jessica Branch & Shartone Janga & Cyril Lefloch

GCH Cambria’s Kid N Play Breed: Miniature Bull Terrier Owner: Luke & Rowan Baggenstos & Alex & Debra Guerrero

GCH Dunham Lake Unanimous Decision Breed: Australian Terrier Owner: Lydia Goffon & Ellie Goiffon & Theresa Goiffon GCH Lamz Strike A Pose RN CAA CGC Breed: Bedlington Terrier Owner: Laurie Zembrzuski & Gabrielle Gilbeau Ch Tilted Kilt I’M The Taxman Breed: Border Terrier Owner: Catherine C DePriest Ch Action Spark Of The Divine CA CGC Breed: Bull Terrier (Colored) Owner: Deanna Dean & Dr Franne Berez Ch Actions Formula For A Queen Breed: Bull Terrier (White) Owner: Krista Prater Piles & Franne R Berez

GCH Allaruth Carmel Still Kidding V Sole Baye Breed: Miniature Schnauzer Owner: Yvonne B Phelps & Ruth Ziegler & Carma Ewer Ch Yarrow Venerie Winning Ticket Breed: Norfolk Terrier Owner: Yarrow Venerie Kennel GCH Dancy’s Rough Rider Breed: Norwich Terrier Owner: Nancy & Dwain Lentz GCH Ardsley Run Heaven Sent Breed: Parson Russell Terrier Owner: Janie Smith & Jane Gardner GCH Stoneybays Ur Martini’s Serv’D CM Breed: Rat Terrier Owner: Stacy McWilliams & Tammy Jordan

GCH Captain’s Destiny Taylor Made Breed: Cairn Terrier Owner: Charles Mittelstaedt Sr & Patricia Mittelstaedt

GCH Goldsand’s Billie Jean Breed: Russell Terrier Owner: Maripi Wooldridge & J Stevens & C Manelopoulos & R Corbin & M Sandell

GCH Milenka’s Hector In Act Four Breed: Cesky Terrier Sex: Dog Owner: Loren Marino & Liana Kapustina & Alexander Kapustin

GCH Mcvan’s To Russia With Love Breed: Scottish Terrier Owner: Marina Khenkina

GCH King’s Mtn. Angelina Ballerina Breed: Dandie Dinmont Terrier Sex: Bitch Owner: Patrice Stephens MD & Donna Chambers-Rau Ch Hampton Court Broxden What In Carnation Breed: Fox Terrier (Smooth) Owner: Victor Malzoni & Phil Booth & Amy Booth Ch Hampton Court’s Monte Cristo Breed: Fox Terrier (Wire) Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr GCH Finnabair Ardmore Ned Breed: Glen of Imaal Terrier Owner: Donal Doyle & Ann Doyle & Mary McDaniel DVM GCH Irvonhill Leave It To Me Breed: Irish Terrier Owner: Anthony Barker & Thia Lahti GCH Kallehan’s Timeless Classic Styling For Blue Mtn Breed: Kerry Blue Terrier Owner: Lynn Mathers & Nancy Han

Ch Avalonis New Olympian Breed: Sealyham Terrier Owner: Lisa VG Jowett GCH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie Breed: Skye Terrier Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr & Cragsmoor Kennels Reg GCH Mirikal Double Top Breakout NA NAJ Breed: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Owner: Susan McGee GCH Red Rocks Desert Storm CGC Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Owner: Brandi Kriger & Christine Kriger GCH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid Of Honor Breed: Welsh Terrier Owner: Sharon Abmeyer & T Lee & X Xie & K Bailey GCH Ashgate U S Great Expectations Breed: West Highland White Terrier Owner: Lisa Pacheco & Naomi Brown

GCH Brocair’s Hrh Prince Harry Breed: Lakeland Terrier Owner: Lisa Rogan

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he 139th Westminster Kennel Club is in the books and it was truly one for the ages. It had everything one could ask for in a dog show and more. From the Masters Agility Championship to Meet the Breeds on Saturday following the theater benefit for Take The Lead on Friday and culminating with a 15-inch beagle topping a Best In Show field that included some of the sport’s top-winning dogs, it hit all the right notes.

Despite the frigid temperatures and even a dusting of snow on Tuesday there were entries from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 14 different countries. New York and California had the most, with 242 and 204, respectively, followed by Pennsylvania with 185 and New Jersey with 182, while Canada sent 86 entries, Mexico sent eight, Brazil sent six, China and Japan three each, England two, with Australia, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Russia, Slovenia and Thailand each sending a lone representative. There were 473 Sporting dogs, 427 Working dogs, 409 Hounds, 368 Toys, 327 Terriers, 311 Non-Sporting and 308 Herding dogs. The final cut presented to Judge David Merriam – an actual trial judge from California in addition to his dog show adjudication duties — was a virtual who’s who’s and what’s what in dogdom.

Familiar faces and breeds from previous years jostled for the coveted title of Best In Show at dogdom’s premiere event in the U.S., including the top four dogs for 2014 based on The Dog News Top Ten List All Breed points: the Portuguese Water Dog Matisse handled

by Michael Scott representing the Working group for the third year in a row, the Num-

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owned by Patricia Hearst Shaw and piloted by Luke Ehricht and the Top Ten English Springer Spaniel All Systems for 2014 Ch. Wynmoor Sweetgrass White Diamonds, “Liz,” shown by Janice Hayes. No wonder Judge Merriam had a perpetual smile on his face for twenty minutes, as he looked them over long and hard before deciding on the Skye for Reserve BIS. Ultimately Miss P, the obvious crowd favorite, became just the second beagle in history to grab the coveted BIS ribbon at The Garden, following in the footsteps of Uno, which took top honors here in 2008. Congrats to Will Alexander, Owners Eddie Dziuk & Lori Crandlemire & Kaitlyn Crandlemire and Breeder Lori D. Crandlemire.

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ber Two Dog All Breeds for 2014 the Old English Sheepdog Bugaboo handled by Colton Johnson representing the Herding group, the Skye Terrier Charlie handled by Larry Cornelius that was awarded a Terrier Group 2 at The Garden in 2014 and was anointed BIS at the AKC/ Eukanuba National Championship in December, and the black Standard Poodle Flame owned by Linda Campbell and shown by Susan Perchick, the top Non-Sporting Dog and Number Four All Breeds for 2014.

However, “Miss P,” Ch. Tashtins Looking for Trouble, the 15-inch beagle that was the Number Nine dog all breeds in 2014, with Will Alexander at the end of the lead, earned the nod on this evening over a stellar line-up. Rounding out the pile were Rocket, the Number One Shih Tzu and Number Three Toy for 2014

anine lovers the world over were warmed by the visions of the spectacular canine specimens on display, whether viewing the action in person, live on television, or streaming on other devices. Kudos to Sean McCarthy, Tom Bradley, et al at The Westminster Kennel Club for putting together another fantastic spectacle championing dogs in our society and the purebred dog specifically.

The ubiquitous and loquacious David Frei, Westminster’s Director of Communications and its television co-host, deserves singling out for his sheer stamina and for saturating the airwaves. He can apparently talk all day every day about dogs on every platform imaginable. Frei managed to appear on practically every morning television program all week long, as well as on the entire live telecasts and rated a mention in nearly every newspaper, and if he didn’t some portion of Westminster week festivities did.

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GCH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power

Breed: Shih Tzu Sex: Dog Date of Birth: May 16, 2012 Breeder: Luke & Diane Ehricht Sire: GCH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers Dam: Hallmark Jolei Surprise Party Owner: Patricia Hearst Shaw & Luke & Diane Ehricht

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GCH Hitimes What The Inferno

Breed: Pomeranian Sex: Dog Date of Birth: February 02, 2012 Breeder: Joan Carcasole & Ashley Carcasole Sire: Mythical To Heck With It Dam: Star Havens Oshos Story Of Glory Owner: Bonnie A Bird & Udomsin Littichaikun

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GCH Trio’s Big Shot

Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Sex: Dog Date of Birth: August 25, 2008 Breeder: Kimberly Goldfarb Sire: Ch Tyava’s Sure Shot Dam: Ch Durrer’s Make A Statement Owner: Kimberly Goldfarb

GCH Love’s Havaheart Los Goodfellas

Breed: Havanese Sex: Dog Date of Birth: January 22, 2010 Breeder: Rita & Rod Love Sire: Ch Los Perritos Wee Pantaloons Dam: Ch Love’s Belle O The Ball Owner: Karyn Rivera

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GCH Yarrow’s Hi-Tech Ben There Done That Breed: Affenpinscher Owner: Dr & Mrs William Truesdale & Letisha Wubbell

GCH Cottage Lake’s Our Lady Of Fatima Breed: Manchester Terrier (Toy) Owner: Dr Roger Travis & Marcelo Chagas

GCH Seagryphs Sleeping With The Anemone Breed: Brussels Griffon Owner: Kelly F Rogers & Maureen Rogers & Adam Bernardin

GCH Marlex N Marisol Bold Moves Breed: Miniature Pinscher Owner: Melanie Hackett & Armando Angelbello

GCH Forestcreek Louisiana Lagniappe Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Owner: Marilyn Mayfield & Dr Kevin Cline & Karen Chandor

GCH Involo The King Of Pop Breed: Papillon Owner: Madeline Mosing & Gia Garofalo

Ch Dazzles Touch Of Midas Breed: Chihuahua (Long Coat) Owner: Donna J Jensen

Ch Pequest General Tso Breed: Pekingese Owner: David Fitzpatrick

GCH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) Breed: Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Owner: James & Janet Moses & Romulo Sanchez Torres

GCH Hitimes What The Inferno Breed: Pomeranian Owner: Bonnie A Bird & Udomsin Littichaikun

GCH Kulana’s Sh-Boom Breed: Chinese Crested Owner: Shirley Frumkin & Michael Frumkin

GCH Lomar Swag’s One Tin Soldier Breed: Poodle (Toy) Owner: Lori Logli & Terri Meyers

Ch Loujon Thornwood Little Jacob Breed: English Toy Spaniel (B&PC) Owner: Karen Miller & Jamie Ward

Ch Belaire’s Royal Comet Breed: Pug Owner: Elizabeth Sedlak

GCH Novel Backroads Run For The Roses Breed: English Toy Spaniel (KC&R) Owner: Susan Plance & Heather Reid & Mike Reid

GCH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power Breed: Shih Tzu Owner: Patricia Hearst Shaw & Luke & Diane Ehricht

GCH Love’s Havaheart Los Goodfellas Breed: Havanese Owner: Karyn Rivera Ch Infiniti Holding Kryptonite Breed: Italian Greyhound Owner: K & R Frennier Ch Touche’s Snapdragon Breed: Japanese Chin Owner: Bill Gorodner & Alan Bower Euphoria Rhapsody Locked In A Tower Breed: Maltese Owner: Jessica Anderson

GCH Karisma Heart And Soul Breed: Silky Terrier Owner: Margaret Hodge & Kathleen Gilbert & Margaret Gagliardi GCH Dejavu’s Big Dog Daddy Breed: Toy Fox Terrier Owner: James Spence Jr GCH Trio’s Big Shot Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Owner: Kimberly Goldfarb

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Hands Off Our Puppies Continued FROM page 42

The sheer insanity of working since the 1960s to reduce the number of dogs euthanized every year in this country by education, promoting spaying/neutering, and avoiding unwanted litters, only to have a NoKill shelter advocate voice the suggestion that shelters should BREED mutts for the public is mind-boggling. The idea of importing strays from foreign countries so they can be sold through shelters isn’t much better but it’s already being done. Some people will tell you that there are already shelters breeding dogs for sale.

If you think this blog post is far-fetched, a similar blog post appeared a couple of years ago on an animal rights blog, though it was more sincere and less interested in making money. At least the author of that particular blog post seemed to really be concerned with where shelters might get their dogs instead of trying to brainstorm ways to get market share. http://www.aspcapro.org/where-will-thepuppies-come-from But it really comes down to the same thing. The fact is that in many parts of the country, there are no puppies in shelters and it’s getting hard to find desirable dogs.

Even in many parts of the South, the midwest, and rural areas, euthanasia rates are down and spay/neuter numbers are up. Shelters in the northeast and other urban areas may currently be transporting puppies and young dogs from some places now, but it seems like it is only a matter of time before this source of dogs ends.

Hurray, right? There is very little accidental breeding taking place. Most pet dogs are spayed or neutered. There are foster homes and dogs finding permanent homes. So, why aren’t shelters and rescues celebrating?

Well, because if there are no puppies or unwanted dogs, they will be out of business.

They won’t be needed anymore. It’s a terrible thing when no one needs you. You end up with ideas like importing dogs into the U.S. from third world countries and volunteers breeding mixed breeds for shelters (because breeding dogs is so easy – right). Lousy ideas.

You also get over-zealous rescuers, including police officers, seizing dogs from law-abiding citizens. “Look! There’s a litter of puppies! Hey, that house looks kind of dirty to me. I bet those puppies need rescuing. Who needs a search warrant?”

It doesn’t help that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS or H$U$ to most of us) offers courses to law enforcement to teach

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them how to identify animal abuse – with their own emphasis and twisted version of reality. HSUS makes these courses available in every state. They have “trained” thousands of law enforcement personnel on what to look for to be able to identify the signs of “animal abuse.” http://www. humanesociety.org/issues/animal_rescue/ law-enforcement-training.html HSUS is so eager to brainwash law enforcement, that they often offer these classes for free – and HSUS hardly ever does anything free of charge. Among other things, the workshops cover interviews, warrants, and evidence collection as related to animal crimes, and knowing, interpreting, and applying state cruelty laws.

But HSUS doesn’t stop there. They also offer animal cruelty training for prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement.

These training seminars teach people to connect animal cruelty to other kinds of crime. HSUS has been giving these seminars since 2009. http://www.humanesociety. org/about/leadership/subject_experts/ prosecutor_training.html So, if you think that your local law enforcement and prosecutors, or even your local judges are a little gung ho on animal crimes – perhaps they seem a little obsessed? Or maybe they see evidence of animal cruelty where none exists? Maybe it’s because they have taken one of these seminars or workshops. Or more than one.

Or maybe you have some police officers who volunteer at animal rescues in their spare time. If they see your puppies maybe they just can’t seem to resist playing with them. It’s great if law enforcement personnel likes animals, as long as they don’t covet them and look for reasons to confiscate them.

The bottom line is, people need to keep their hands off our puppies and dogs unless they have a legitimate reason – a legal reason – to touch them. No one should come into your house without a warrant or your consent. No one should take your animals, pets, dogs, or puppies without legal justification. Certainly not for imaginary animal cruelty or because they want to give your animals to a rescue or shelter. It’s not enough to have good intentions under the law. You have rights and your puppies and dogs should be protected by those rights.

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GCH Dawin Hearts On Fire

Breed: Poodle (Standard) Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: February 14, 2011 Breeder: Linda C Campbell Sire: Ch Sovereign Sir Winston Dam: Ch Dawin Spitfire Owner: Linda C Campbell

GCH Bayshore Georgio Armani

Breed: Xoloitzcuintli Sex: Dog Date of Birth: February 26, 2010 Breeder: J Frank Bayliss Sire: Moctecuzoma Rivera-Cortes II Dam: Iztacihuatl Arcangel Arena Owner: Stephen Blanco & Jasmine Hanigan & F Bayliss & L Hylton & Traci Johnson

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Breed: Bichons Frises Sex: Dog Date of Birth: February 22, 2010 Breeder: Roberta Bleecker & Shirley Hamilton Sire: Ch Saks Encore Dam: Ch Hamelot Saks Chalets Secret Code Owner: Sarah Ayers & Sandra & Keith Hanson & Cecilia Ruggles

GCH Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk

Breed: American Eskimo Dog Sex: Dog Date of Birth: June 20, 2007 Breeder: Sharon Robertson Sire: AWD Neskowin Prince Dam: Ch Thundrpas Chawne Of Nuuktok CD Owner: Sharon Robertson

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GCH Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk Breed: American Eskimo Dog Owner: Sharon Robertson

GCH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose Breed: Lhasa Apso Owner: Tia McLaughlin & Ann Lanterman

GCH Saks Winning Card Breed: Bichons Frises Owner: Sarah Ayers & Sandra & Keith Hanson & Cecilia Ruggles

GCH Madriglace Gingery Jet Setter Breed: Lowchen Owner: Arlene Butterklee & Donnah Roder & Janette Swindler & Jo Beckett

GCH Ken’s N’ Roobarb N’ The Horse Ya Rode In On Breed: Boston Terrier Owner: Ken Roux

Ch Fransiska Lundejeger Lonewolf Breed: Norwegian Lundehund Owner: Charleen Nugent

GCH Just Lonestar Bright Lights Big City Breed: Bulldog Owner: Kara Gordon

GCH Surrey Cherry Garcia Breed: Poodle (Miniature) Owner: Kathleen Wallen & Kaz Hosaka

GCH Shine’s Deck The Halls Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei Owner: Deborah & Robert Cooper & Linda Teitelbaum & Rebecca Pentecost DVM

GCH Dawin Hearts On Fire Breed: Poodle (Standard) Owner: Linda C Campbell

Kun Lun Of Anna Kennel Breed: Chow Chow Owner: Ling Yang Ch Mi-Toi’s Burberry At Justincredible Breed: Coton de Tulear Owner: Justine Romano Ch Merry Go Round Coach Master Breed: Dalmatian Owner: Susan M Carter & Paulo Carneiro Ribeiro Filho

Ch De Lamer Overboard Breed: Schipperke Owner: Krista Nuovo & Jay Penatello GCH Lee-Fen’s An Everlasting Love Breed: Shiba Inu Owner: Cheryl Giffin & Kylie Soafer & Amy Young GCH Kan Sing’s Po-Ba-Ri At Arundina Breed: Tibetan Spaniel Owner: Martha Feltenstein & Jouni Seppanen

GCH Dv9k9’S Red Hot Star Breed: Finnish Spitz Owner: April Bruce & Erika David

GCH Barnstorm To-Jo B’En Wicked @ Adominos By Dzine Breed: Tibetan Terrier Owner: L Meyer & M Lafler & R Bailey & J Sheffield

GCH Fulla Bull Soulja Boy Breed: French Bulldog Owner: Teddy Fagin & Jane Norris

GCH Bayshore Georgio Armani Breed: Xoloitzcuintli Owner: Stephen Blanco & Jasmine Hanigan & F Bayliss & L Hylton & Traci Johnson

GCH Skyline’s Unit Of Measure Breed: Keeshond Owner: Jean Gauchat-Hargis & Joshua Hargis & Kristen Cullen DVM & Susan Cullen

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Photos of the Westminster Kennel Club by Eugene Zaphiris, Ben Franzoso & Kim Langlands Just as AKC has expanded its show in Orlando from a two-day weekend to six days of shows and meetings and lord knows what else so has Westminster expanded its dates to include three heavy days of showing off our dogs. The days in New York City are not quite as intense as Orlando in the sense that there are not as many all-breed shows under one roof as in Florida but I do believe the intensity of competition at the two days of Westminster is more demanding and nerve-wracking than in Florida. I suppose the tradition in terms of a Westminster win in the breed much less a group placement is all that overwhelming due to the grand tradition of it now being in its 139th year, second only to the Kentucky Derby in terms of continuous longevity in America but first in meaning and importance to most seasoned dog folk. One reason I suppose that once people leave the show they immediately begin gearing up for the next year’s show. And now with

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the Masters Agility Competition entering its third year of happy acceptance into the scheme of things and with Meet the Breeds drawing (I am told) over 17,000 spectators to the point that tickets had to be stopped being sold, it is fairly safe to presume we’ll see a repeat of that event at the Piers held in conjunction with AKC and the Big W! Not only are these events good publicity for the two organizations but there are some heavy bucks to be made there as well.

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or me Thursday is the first day I show up and only to be sure the magazines have been delivered to the hotels and the Specialties. After all we are still working on closing out the Westminster issue. Once that goes to bed we can somewhat relax but we then go home to pack for the coming days’ festivities et al. We check into the hotel and immediately go up to the Piers to set up our two booths--one on Pier 94-the other Pier 92. Have to get all our materials into the buildings, setup and reacquaint ourselves with the surroundings, which is of course a major job in itself. Florence is a tough taskmaster but without her I doubt any of the vendors would ever go through their paces and then it’s time to leave to get ready for the Take the Lead theatre benefit and dinner. This year due to the MTB presentation there was NO unloading of any kind on Saturday so we so-called vendors lose the day to unpack and get ourselves ready as we only have Friday and Sunday to get ready. It’s an inconvenience but a very livable one for sure. The benefit for TTL was terrific, the show most enjoyable and it was a relief to be back at the 21 Club insofar as I was concerned anyways. Saturday we returned to the Piers to watch over the Booth and watch a little Agility.

Pier 92 was so packed where MTB was being held that I never even made an effort to fight the masses who were in attendance---17,000 strong! So strong tickets had to be halted from being sold and the lines extended into a nearby park on one of the coldest days of the year while the snows began to fall.

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the Best In Show ring, the live streaming worked seamlessly whenever it was checked, best of breed results were updated online quickly albeit with a few minor glitches and the promotion in the days, weeks and months leading up to the event, from radio announcements to television appearances to full page advertisements in New York City’s free daily newspapers hailing the addition of AKC’s Meet the Breeds to the festivities kept the general public informed of the events. All the folks at Purina, PetPartners and other sponsors should be congratulated as well. Without their major support of purebred dogs these events wouldn’t be able to continue in this fashion.

These sponsors helped fill the airwaves with positive messages about purebred dogs and no doubt drove some online traffic to search out purebred dogs and puppies.

There’s only one Westminster and this one was hard to miss and tough to beat. Congrats to all the winners and to all who helped make it a success.

It’s hoped that Westminster week didn’t prove to be too much of a distraction for dog owners in Iowa, where a very troublesome and problematic bill was introduced that could wreck havoc on breeders’ lives. Senate File 168 seeks changes to the definition of “commercial breeder” but its vague language could leave wallets and lives emptier. Current law defines a “commercial breeder” as someone who sells, exchanges, or leases dogs (or even offers to do so) in return for “consideration,” but that term isn’t 56 Dog News

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f f O e th e lsa h defined. While those who keep dogs or cats for “hunting, for practice training, for exhibition at shows or field or obedience trials” are exempted, if a person has four or more intact dogs and receives any kind of consideration for breeding or transferring even a single dog, they are considered a commercial breeder and must be licensed and comply with commercial breeder laws. This could include offering a stud dog and receiving any compensation or “consideration” (such as a puppy back) from the resulting litter.

The bill would also require the Agriculture Department to inspect all commercial breeders a minimum of once a year.

These commercial breeders must have “normal business hours” and should they not be home when inspectors arrive, they could be in violation of state law. This could particu-

larly affect those breeders who are fanciers and may travel to dog shows during what may be considered “normal business hours.” All fanciers in the Hawkeye state are urged to check out this and other troublesome bills being considered that can have dire consequences on their avocation.

While the last of the terrier, working and herding breed judging was going on at the Piers the Nebraska Legislature’s Agriculture Committee was considering several bills that impact dog owners and breeders. One bill – LB 377 – could force dog owners to forfeit their animals for only a suspicion of animal cruelty before a conviction by the court. (If this sounds familiar, that’s because a similar bill was introduced in New Hampshire.) Nebraska’s bill states that if a court finds probable cause – not a conviction – of a violation that poses a threat to the health or safety of animals, then the court may order the immediate forfeiture of the animals and authorize “appropriate disposition” – including sale at a public auction, adoption of the animal, donating the animal to a shelter, or euthanasia.

In addition, the court may also order the owner to post payment to cover reasonable expenses for the care of the animals should they be impounded and if monies are exhausted or if a payment is late then ownership would be forfeited.

If the owner is eventually found not guilty then any additional funds not used would be returned but nowhere does it state that ownership rights would be restored. This is in utter violation of an owner’s right to due process. Animal cruelty shouldn’t be tolerated and those convicted should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law but to force an owner to permanently surrender their property – their animals - without a conviction of cruelty is intolerable as well.

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GCH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect

Breed: Old English Sheepdog Sex: Dog Date of Birth: May 18, 2011 Breeder: Colton Johnson & Heather Johnson Sire: GCH Bugaboo’s Big Shot Dam: Ch Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl Owner: Ron Scott & Debbie Burke & Colton & Heather Johnson

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GCH Stonepillar’s Steel Blu

Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Sex: Dog Date of Birth: May 05, 2009 Breeder: Bruce & Diane Hamm & M J Sears Sire: Ch Quiche’s Eye Of The Storm Dam: Ch Stonepillar’s Special Jewel Owner: Julianna & Daniel Garrison & Elaine Paquette

GCH Copper Hills No Reservations CGC

Breed: Australian Shepherd Sex: Dog Date of Birth: June 17, 2007 Breeder: Kathy Hubbard Sire: Ch Caitland Isle Take A Chance AX AXJ Dam: Copper Hills Aurora Borealis Owner: Sharon Rapadas & Nancy Resetar

GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn

Breed: German Shepherd Dog Sex: Bitch Date of Birth: November 15, 2011 Breeder: Pamela McElheney & Kent Boyles Sire: GCH Karizma’s Ike Of Edale Dam: Ch Lockenhaus Isis V Kenlyn HiCliff Owner: Pamela McElheney & Kent Boyles & Deborah Stern

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GCH Corral West Feel The Sting Breed: Australian Cattle Dog Owner: Sherry MacLennan

GCH Larry Of Brunswick Breed: Entlebucher Mountain Dog Owner: Rebecca Hahn DVM & James Morro

GCH Copper Hills No Reservations CGC Breed: Australian Shepherd Owner: Sharon Rapadas & Nancy Resetar

Ch Lumiturpa Tapakka Breed: Finnish Lapphund Owner: Martha Feltenstein

GCH Dreamchaser Follow Your Dreams Breed: Bearded Collie Owner: Carol & Jim Desmond & D Quadland & T Dixon

GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn Breed: German Shepherd Dog Owner: Pamela McElheney & Kent Boyles & Deborah Stern

GCH De Joie Du Chateau Rocher CA CGC Breed: Beauceron Owner: Marlene Palmer

GCH Tri-Star Jord CD BN CAA RE RATO CGCA Breed: Icelandic Sheepdog Owner: Patricia Gaudette

GCH Caveat›’ Hd Ultra Classic Outlaw Breed: Belgian Malinois Owner: Beth Todd

GCH Jotunn Bella Binna Breed: Norwegian Buhund Owner: Vali Eberhardt & John Bradstreet & Amie McLaughlin

Ch Chancerys Mon Ami Breed: Belgian Sheepdog Owner: Cheryl Corson & Lori Scharneck GCH Directed Verdict Du Cadre Noir At Sandcastle Breed: Belgian Tervuren Owner: Sandra Shaw & Mel Butler GCH Tang Dynasty Rocky Breed: Border Collie Owner: Henry Su & Tang Nan GCH Stonepillar›s Steel Blu Breed: Bouvier des Flandres Owner: Julianna & Daniel Garrison & Elaine Paquette GCH Ne Orageux’s Flash Point Breed: Briard Owner: Merry Jeanne Millner & Tommy Millner GCH Rivroc Onto Somethin Bsnatch Rosndog Breed: Canaan Dog Owner: Christina Miller & Ethan Miller GCH Aubrey›s Tails Of Mystery Breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgi Owner: Cynthia M Savioli & Vincent Savioli & Sherri Hurst Ch Ashbury Wild Horses Breed: Collie (Rough) Owner: Peter Denbow & Jacqueline A Caruso

GCH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect Breed: Old English Sheepdog Owner: Ron Scott & Debbie Burke & Colton & Heather Johnson GCH Coventry Just A Little Crush Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Owner: Jim & Judy Johnson & B Shelton & S Leyerly & B Williams GCH Stonebrook’s For Your Eyes Only Breed: Polish Lowland Sheepdog Owner: B Wilson & M Cabral GCH Zaydah Guns A Blazing Breed: Puli Owner: Rhonda-Lynn DiMatteo GCH La Brise Sun Bear Breed: Pyrenean Shepherd Owner: Patricia Princehouse & Kathryn Lanam GCH Suncrest Cerulean Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Owner: Greg Speeks & Doug Mock Ch Jonricker Prince Oscar BN RN AXJ AXP MJP2 OA OF Breed: Swedish Vallhund Owner: Diane Polito

GCH Tir Nan’ Og Return To Camelot Breed: Collie (Smooth) Owner: Molli Jason & Erin Blaisure

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As most of you probably know Gene and I bred and coown with Victor Malzoni the Skye Terrier, which was number one Terrier group (and point ways) in 2014. He is handled by Larry as in Cornelius. Well as a result of this achievement we were invited

by Purina Pro Plan to the dinner it co-sponsors with Dogs in Review to recognize this feat among several others annually. It is a grand affair well worth attending if you are invited with great food and booze in a lovely grand old venue. I would make it one of the nicest dog affairs of its type I have ever attended. Pat Trotter and Bill McFadden were sort of co-hosts and I made them superior entertainers and great foils for each other and those in attendance. Oh yes I almost forgot to mention that we also made an appearance at the Toy Show held at the Hotel Pennsylvania - they too in a new and I think better location on the 18th floor.

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unday back to the Piers in the snow to see the Westminster issue delivered to the Piers although it had been distributed in the hotels and Rye on Saturday. Once all was set-up and I must tell you how more pleasant it is to work with the set-up people at the Piers than at the Garden we headed back to the room for a little r and r then to the Affinia for a quiet dinner with some friends. I can tell you this, one of the greatest aspects of showing dogs is to have the ability and attitude to compete in the ring against your best friends and still go out to dinner with them, travel with them and love them as well!!!!

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onday morning dawned a little too early and cold for me but made it to the Piers on Presidents Day where our two booths were located on 92 and 94. I cannot say it is the most pleasant walk between the two Piers and the elevator ride is a downer for sure. I find 92 more acceptable than 94 but both are very serviceable and I do believe for the dogs the set-ups and rings are far superior to The Garden.

Monday brought few real upsets in the breeds and depending where you stood the Groups had few surprises for the Number One spots.

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Precious GCh. Touche’s Snap Dragon A heartfelt Thank You to Judge Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen for acknowledging Precious’ quality in soundness and type.

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den. Tuesday a repeat breed day at the Piers where many upsets occurred changing I would think group placements to be in the evening. I am not going to name in which breeds I thought the upsets occurred because of the fact that what I may consider to be an upset someone else may consider it the norm. The final line-up was really lovely I thought with Judge Merriam selecting the 15-inch Beagle and the top Hound Group ways as his BIS selection. All the Group winners are pictured elsewhere in this issue with all the group and breed winners listed too. The crowds for all the events were enormous and I am told over 100,000 spectators were in attendance.

I was initially somewhat skeptical that all the announcements on the radio in the Metropolitan area about MTB would hurt attendance at the Garden but that was not the case at all as the McCarthy/Bradley/ Frei team works as one extremely professionally and these guys really know what and how to run these three or four days to perfection.

As to AKC’s new web site navigating it is no easy task so far and the complaints seem to be coming in at an incredibly fast rate. I am not the one to comment, as I need help in merely turning on my computer. My few feeble attempts were met with failure and the visuals I saw about the breed standards left me cold and confused but please do not go by me--get a knowledgeable person’s input about computer design and navigation.

Let’s hope that the time, manpower, money and efforts expanded in this area were well worth half of the cost for they could make for important changes for AKC--else watch some of those department heads roll or at the very least see people repositioned for sure.

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he start of the WESTMINSTER WEEKEND was the Friday evening WESTMINSTER THEATRE BENEFIT. For the first time the proceeds from this event were donated to TAKE THE LEAD, thanks to the generosity of JOHN SPURLING of PETPARTNERS PET INSURANCE. The musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER was followed by dinner at the 21 CLUB. Once again RON MENAKER was at the helm, and his attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Among the theatre goers were JEAN HETHERINGTON, GAYLE BONTECOU, NANCY SHAW, TWINNIE O’BRIEN, AMY & ANDREW GREEN, PETER GREEN, BETH SWEIGART, SUSAN & DENNIS SPRUNG, ALAN KALTER, CANDY & PAUL CACIOLO, CAROL GROSSMAN, ANN VIKLUND, DEB COOPER, RO & LEE ARNOLD, LORNA MENAKER, JACKIE & TERRY STACY, JOE VERGNETTI, WENDELL SAMMET, GLEN LAJESKI, LUC BOILEAU, CHUCK WINSLOW, BARBARA MILLER, SHIRLEY LIMOGES, JEFF PEPPER, BARBARA VON BOSTEL, DOREEN & JOE WATERMAN, KATHY MENAKER, PAM BEALE, ELLEN CHARLES, TINA TRUESDALE, KIM & TONY CALVACCA, the head of the English Kennel Club ROSE SMART, MARI-BETH O’NEILL, SUSAN & VICTOR MALZONI, JR. Joining the guests at 21 were three of the leading cast members JEFFERSON MAYS, SCARLETT STRALLEN and CATHERINE WALKER. At the end of the evening, STEVE GLADSTONE took the microphone, quoting his DOG NEWS Christmas List gift “For Ritchie or Poorie …”, dropped to one knee (who knew ZERO MOSTEL lives) and proposed to his longtime companion JAN RITCHIE. She said yes….congratulations. First it was longtime EUKANUBA frontman BUD MOST’S retirement at the beginning of the year, now comes word that CANDY CACIOLO, who has been so instrumental in bringing PURINA in the premier position of dog show sponsorship, will be retiring in April. She will be a great loss as her popularity amongst the dog show exhibitors is undeniable. She was thanked by a surprise video of her years

at PURINA shown at the PURINA SHOWDOGS OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER with DOGS IN REVIEW. Congratulations to GRAHM & JOHN MILLER, who are expecting their first child. Somehow I see a rattle replaced by a hound or two when your grandparents are LISA & JOHN MILLER and JAN SWAZY. Global warming or not, the Iditarod has shifted its annual 1,000 mile route because of the lack of snow. Have they ever heard of Boston?

Eighty inches and counting. Sad news with the passing of DOROTHY HAGEMAN at the age of 100. Together with her handler and friend BARBARA HUMPHRIES they presented some of several breeds’ top winners throughout the many years working together. VICKIE LOUIE, Keeshond fancier, has passed away. Our deepest sympathies to her family. Celebrating Birthdays…CANDY CACIOLO, SUSAN SPRUNG, DENNIS SPRUNG, LEE RIDDLE, MICHAEL DOUGHERTY, ALLISON SUNDERMAN, JACKIE BEAUDOIN, TRAY PITTMAN, NANCY RUSSELL, TERRY STACY, LIND O’CONNOR, JOY BREWSTER, TRACY POTTS, TERRY MILLER, CHARLOTTE PATTERSON, EDD BIVIN, PAT KOLESAR, PATSY WADE, KRISTA DROOP, RINDI GAUDET, ANDIE DIEHL and LYNN BRADY.

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The 2015 AKC Canine Health Foundation Clinician-Scientist Fellows are: Dr. Steven Friedenberg, DVM, MS, MBA of North Carolina State University. Dr. Friedenberg’s research seeks to understand the genetic causes of autoimmune diseases in dogs.

Dr. Hyun Ji Noh, MS, PhD of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Dr. Noh’s research is focused on studying psychiatric disorders such as obsessivecompulsive disorder in the dog.

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Dr. Christine Sibigtroth, DVM of University of Missouri. Dr. Sibigtroth will study canine degenerative myelopathy (DM), an adult onset progressive neurodegenerative disease in dogs that shares many characteristics with inherited amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in humans. Dr. Sibigtroth’s research is sponsored by the American German Shepherd Dog Charitable Foundation, Inc. Dr. Amelia Sinkin, VMD of University The AKC Canine Health of Georgia. Dr. Sinkin’s research is focused Foundation Announces on myxomatous mitral valve disease 2015 Clinician-Scientist (MMVD), a condition affecting an estiFellows mated 2 - 4.9 million dogs in the United The AKC Canine Health FoundaStates and leads to the development of tion is pleased to ancongestive heart failure in apnounce the 2015 class proximately 15% of affected “I THINK I’VE PUT ON WEIGHT OVER CHRISTMAS…” of Clinician-Scientist animals.

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