Dog News, March 15, 2013

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March 15, 2013

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Contents 10 Editorial

56 From A Field-Show Breeder’s Perspective: NOFCA’s 43rd Annual Grand Course (Part I)

14 The Lighter Side of Judging: Death Is No Escape For The Dog Judge

BY george bell

58 Obedience And Rally Musings

By michael faulkner

BY minta (mike) williquette

18 Babbling: It’s All About The People

62 Off The Leash: New Board, Same Battles?

By geir flyckt-pedersen

BY shaun coen

22 Question Of The Week

64 A Multi-Faceted Breed Given A “Bad Rap”: The Rottweiler

By Matthew H. Stander

BY MJ Nelson

26 Irving’s Impressions: Foreign Visiting Judges

66 Judges’ Choice: The Irish Red and White Setter

By ronnie irving

courtesy of Kennel gazette

30 The Chairman’s Report

76 Health Regulations For Dog Importation: Should They Be Strengthened?

By alan kalter

34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked Of Jessy Sutton

BY sharon pflaumer

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88 Hoogstraten 2013 BY karl donvil

42 Freedom of Choice

94 Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs Hosts A Unique Event

44 A Living Tribute To The Now Late Bettie M. Krause

98 Bettie Krause, Kalter’s Triumph, Crufts And More

46 What Should The New AKC Bloat Study Investigate?

106 The Gossip Column

50 A Thought To Consider: Measure of Kindness

110 Click - Detroit Kennel Club

54 All In The Family: When You’re Number One You Don’t Play For A Tie

114 Click - Crufts

BY carlotta cooper

BY cindy vogels

BY Pat trotter

BY patricia gail burnham

By seymour weiss

By charles s. robey

By Matthew H. Stander

BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris

BY booth photography

BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris

120 Click - The Way We Were BY anna stromberg

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with the bath water since neither considered the long term effects INTERESTING BOARD ELECTION RESULTS Alan Kalter’s overwhelming victory on the first ballot of the Delegate of what they were immediately passing. This Agility approval did the vote for Board Class of 2017 certainly opened the door to a unanimous same thing--it sets out to cure something which needs correcting vote by his fellow Directors to continue as Board Chairman for at least without a long term approach to the problem. This must be rectified another year. Garnering more than 60 more Delegate votes than his forthwith for the sake of the future survival of AKC itself. And of nearest competitor, Harvey Wooding who was elected to the Board course in what was probably a good vote the Delegates voted to on the second ballot Mr. Kalter’s strength among his fellow Delegates continue its present form of meeting since what was proposed had was a surprise to some. Thought to be in a challenged position by his the affect of extending the meetings to a four day event at the least. adversary Carl Ashby Alan Kalter easily reigned supreme as he received the strongest endorsement imaginable as his peers rallied round him. THE ‘SIT ON THEM’ THEORY Bill Newman was elected as Vice-Chairman by the Board as well. Good Linda More in a recent DOG NEWS article discussed the “sit on for Mr. Kalter too and as he enters his second term as Board Chairman them” theory encouraging exhibitors to keep promising young dogs let’s trust and hope he will be a forceful and progressive leader for the at home until they are ready to be shown and to make an auspicious American Kennel Club both to the general public and the constituents of debut as well. Citing the Herding Group winner at Westminster as AKC as well. Certainly his latest Chairman’s Report which is contained her example this kind of thinking is contrary in a sense to what AKC is promoting which is to show your dogs as in this issue is a stronger statement of purpose than ever often and as long as possible no matter before and a sign that indeed Mr. Kalter is hopefully their age. Whether promoting the going to lead the organization in a positive manner. metallic grand championships Also elected to the Board was Lee Arnold who is a for the older dogs or the 4 to 6 sitting Board Member who was not renominated month competitions its goal is by the Nominating Committee and was forced to truly not to consider the health run from the floor as well as the aforementioned and welfare of the dog nor one Carl Ashby also a sitting Director but someone hastens to add the readiness of the who was supported by the Nominating Committee. exhibit but the need for both instant Both Arnold and Ashby were re-elected on the third MARCH 15, 2013 gratification as well as the money these ballot possibly proving how difficult it is to unseat a sitting classes may produce for AKC, the show supers Board Member. Notable in defeat were Judi Daniels and Tom Davies both of whom were former Board Members and in the case of and the clubs themselves. Let us not forget that last year AKC had Mrs. Daniels a former President of AKC as well. It would not surprise the largest number of entries ever at its events--over 3 million dogs these pages were the both of them to decide not to run for the Board in exhibition. That’s a lot of change for sure for everyone. Of course again. In the case of Mrs. Daniel’s she has a strong position in the a lot of this was from Agility nonetheless conformation was a healthy Delegates Committee structure which Committees unfortunately, in the contributor as well. The popularity of the 4 to 6 month competitions opinion of these pages, will become even stronger as a result of these seem to be growing but other than socializing and possibly training elections than ever before. These pages anticipate a lessening of Board your dog does this event further whet the appetite of the exhibitor to input and an increase in Delegate Committee input in the running of exhibit their dogs before they are really ready for the show circuit? the corporation particularly in light of the heavy Laurens support of Alan Is it time to slow down on this kind of thinking and keep your young Kalter and the obvious fact that she uses the Committee structure as a dog at home until it is ready to truly make its debut? Something to way to influence Board decisions. And while it is true that Ms. Laurens consider one would think, for sure. also supported Mr. Wooding his stand in these areas is not truly known.

Hopefully Mr. Wooding will lean towards the traditional interpretation SOME REGISTRATION AND OTHER THOUGHTS of the Board setting policy rather than the Delegate Committees doing It has been estimated that through a study of the AVMA there same but one can expect heavy pressure being put on him to stand are approximately 38 million purebred dogs in America and that with the Laurens/Daniels thinking. Hopefully he can and will resist that presuming that dogs live on the average 12 years 3 million purebred kind of pressure. In any event three of the four people suggested by dogs are being bred in America annually. Years ago AKC registered the Nominating Committee were successful in their endeavors and the 1.5 million dogs a year now however the drop off has been so great vote was basically a close one too boot which indicates to most that AKC no longer publishes its registration statistics however it is the Nominating Committee did a good job. Whether Tom Davies who estimated that the number registered by AKC is between 500,000 withdrew after the second ballot did so prematurely is a subject for and 450 K a year with the figure said to be closer to the lower debate among the cognizant but it is unlikely in the opinion of these end than the higher figure. This means that AKC is registering pages that Arnold would have been elected had Tom stayed on since approximately 15% of the purebred dogs being bred annually in our most of the Davies votes it is believed went the Arnold way. Let’s not country and unfortunately these figures seem to be declining with each passing year. Something must be done to reverse these figures forget that on the third ballot Judi was only 11 votes shy of election! and one would presume that the newly appointed Assistant Vice President of Registration Planning Mark Dunn has come up with THE OTHER VOTES In what was possibly one of the most important votes ever taken by some hefty promotional ideas else why would he have just received the Delegate Body it passed an amendment to the By-laws permitting this newly named title and promotion? Hopefully these plans are Agility Clubs to become Member Clubs. This of course opens the to be shared with the Fancy in the very near future. Along these door to an eventual flood of Agility clubs which conceivably could lines two other deserving individuals have been named assistant take over the running of AKC. For years now these pages have been vice presidents as well--Gina DiNardo and Daphna Strauss. DOG urging just such an amendment due to the increasingly important role NEWS congratulates all three individuals. If these pages may make Agility plays within AKC itself. BUT at the same time these pages have one suggestion to whomever was responsible for the promotions-strongly stated and continued to remind everyone that passage of this prior to having announced them it would have been nice to have let amendment without providing for a study to completely restructure the entire Board in on the secret. Some were not too happy to learn the Delegate Body was not a wise nor good plan for the future well about the promotions at the very same time they were announced being and running of AKC. So what do the Delegates do-they vote for to the Delegates. this piecemeal bit of legislation without taking into consideration at all the need to consider restructuring its entire set-up. The leaders of this THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK motion totally failed as reported to these pages to even refer to the need The Crufts experience is one of the major dog promotions in the of restructuring whatsoever. Instead they relied on an emotional plea for world. It is a great endorsement for all dogs purebred and mixed fairness without considering the practical effects of the passage of this breed and a place where dog lovers the world wide go to revel in amendment. But that should not surprise those who closely follow these their love for the dog. Over 146,000 paying spectators during this AKC matters since these were the same people who objected so strongly four day event can’t be wrong!!! Next year let’s see an even larger to the Petland registration plan which eventually they were forced to eat American contingent go there than ever before! You won’t be sorry crow over or even the commercial breeder plan which threw out the baby that’s for sure!

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TheLighter Side

By Michael Faulkner

of Judging

Death is No Escape for The Dog Judge

“M

ichael, this is your mother. Please give me a call as soon as you can.” I listen to the message twice to determine if the call warrants an urgent response and voice-activate DROID. “Ms. Joanie!” I exclaim directly into the lower half of the hand-held device. Two rings and MSJ (my mother) answers. “Oh, good you called back,” MSJ says as if I have a habit of not returning her calls. “Yes, what’s going on?” I ask. “Well, your Uncle J (UJ) has passed away.” “You’re not serious---as in DEAD?” I ask for confirmation. “Yes---DEAD”.

I pause for a moment trying to grasp the thought of UJ’s death, while also wondering why my mother is calling me and not my father. You see UJ is my father’s (BigJ) younger brother and my parents have been divorced for many years. To this day, they do not communicate. “I had no idea that UJ was ill, let alone dying. How did you find out?” I ask MSJ. “Your grandmother (my mother’s mother, who lives near my father and my late UJ) rang about an hour ago. She read it in the local paper, immediately called me, and I immediately called you.” “Thanks, I will try to reach father.

In the meantime, have you called Jocene (SJ)? (SJ, is my loving, very emotional sister who lives in Rochester, approximately a two hours drive from father.) Father, and his girlfriend (my former 4H Dog Obedience Instructor--- F4HDOI), my maternal grandmother, my late UJ, and all my other aunts, uncles, first cousins and their respective tribes---actually chose to live in rural Western New York for their entire lives, whereas I chose to leave thirty years ago. “No, I left her the same message that I left you. If you speak with her before I do, please let her know my message was about your UJ.” “Thanks Mom – Love you – Bye!” I command DROID to voice dial SJ. The phone rings once and goes to voice mail. I leave a brief message and follow with an additional call to F4HDOI, my father’s girlfriend---as my father (BIGJ) never answers his phone, and does not have any of the big three: voice mail, a cell phone, or a computer. Even though he and F4HDOI do not share residences, I am forced to communicate through F4HDOI to reach BIGJ. “Hi! Listen, is my father there?” I ask knowing full well the answer is no. “When do you expect him back?” I inquire. “Well, he is at the American Legion and he will 14 Dog News

be stopping by here around 8:30 PM. He is very upset about your UJ and I know he will want to hear from you.” “Please let him know I rang,” I respond. “And, if he wants to hear from me, why did he not call and tell me about UJ passing away? I would never have known, had it not been for Granma reading it in the local newspaper and calling mother, who in turn rang me,” I politely add. “Well, your father tries to call you,” F4HDOI replies, attempting to defend BIGJ’s honor. “Actually, not---You see I have caller ID and when anyone calls, whether they leave a message or not, I have a record. Father has not called my number in over four years,” I subtly share, hoping to make my point to BIGJ by communicating through F4HDOI. SJ rings in while I finish the conversation with F4HDOI. “Hi, SJ---Mother left you a message and I have bad news…” “I already know. I just got off the phone with Mother and Granma rang earlier with all the details. It seems UJ died from Prostate Cancer---Came on suddenly. The funeral is tomorrow, Thursday morning at 11:00.

Any chance you can get a flight out and come? You can stay with me, and Gregg (my brother-in-law), we can attend the funeral, visit Granma afterwards, as it is her 94 birthday. “Sorry SJ---I am at work and the chances of me getting a flight to Rochester this afternoon, with no notice, is next to impossible. On top of that, the following week I have to be in Monticello, NY for my New Breed Interview and then the week after, I am running a marathon. So you see, little time, lots of studying and too much going on at once. Please give everyone my best and I will check in later this week.”

I sit at my office desk, surrounded by mounds of paper. Numerous Post-It Notes in various neon colors clutter my computer screen, reminding of many unfulfilled tasks. I find that focusing both on the moment and on work is not a possibility. The small leather folding case---holding major credit cards, debit cards, Starbuck cards, health insurance card, Subway frequent-buyer card, grocery store member cards, and my valued frequent-flyer member card--is pulled from the left front pocket of my jeans. I phone USAIR, speak to a customer service representative, and within a matter of minutes, using mileage, book a flight to Rochester, departing in the afternoon.

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THERE’S ONLY ONE…

GUS!

Team Gus thanks the following judges: Dr. Eric Liebes; Mrs. Nancy C. Russell; Mrs. Keke Kahn; Mr. Carl Gene Liepmann; Mr. Charles L. Olvis; and Mrs. Debra L.Thornton.

Best In Show, National Specialty Best In Show

GCh. Derby’s Toast With Gusto Bred By: Kristin Kleeman Robyn & Kenneth Toth

Owned By: Rick & Sue Copeland Richmond, Texas

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babbling

By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

It’s All About People...

The dogs are really responsible for bringing people together, but when we look back on life and experiences, it’s mainly about people we have met along the way.

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here are so many stories to tell about happenings during our life in the world of dogs, more about the people than any of our four-legged friends…

This is one of my personal favorites: During most of my years as a student I groomed dogs of all breeds to finance my doggy activities- and this got me in touch with a lot of interesting people. Mostly pet owners, but also a few with serious plans and aspirations.

And the grooming was done in their homes.

My long time friend, successful breeder and exhibitor, now also a popular judge, The Norwegian Charmer, Petter Fodstad, had sold a puppy to a very special and respectable family.

They lived close to where I lived at the time, but how they found me I cannot recall. It became my mission to trim this dog and prepare her for her first shows, as well as teaching her owner how to use a stripping knife, etc.

The scenario and experience became much more interesting and unforgettable than I could ever imagine!

First it was my task to tell them whether she was of show quality or not, which she actually was. So after the preliminary “pre-judging” in their lovely garden, I was invited into the house

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where everything was prepared for the job in hand: on the dining room table.

What I was not prepared for was the fact that the entire family would be at the table during the entire ceremony- a couple of hours- so they all could learn!

Their only children were two girls, one in the upper teens, the other one early twenties, but both sadly born with some kind of brain damage and had severe learning disorders. They did not speak, just made some weird noises. But they were smiling at me all the time with healthy teeth, but pointing in all kinds of directions.

All the time I had a feeling I was being stared at (which I naturally could understand), but they were both severely cross-eyed so it was very hard to decide: Me or the dog!

This went on for as long as I helped with this dog- and when getting to know Father better-being young and without scruples - I actually told him off for not at least having the girls’ teeth adjusted.

I simply could not look at them, so it was complete concentration on the dog…and this of course went on every few weeks for the next couple of months.

Then came launch day: I did the finishing touches the evening before the show- and I think she won the breed.

On this occasion I showed her, but again I had to concentrate on the dog- as ringside was the entire family lined up: Mother and daughters all dressed identically in the family Tartan, skirt and hat. They even had a Tartan coat for the dog, which they initially wanted her to wear in the ring…

No Tartan for dad, but he carried a large rucksack in which I knew he was hiding the most Scottish thing of all: whisky!

And of course there was reason for discreet celebrations...

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There Is A Move On To Do Away With And/ Or Limit Paper Premium Lists And To Make Them All Electronic. How Do You Think This Will Affect Entries If At All? Jeri Poller The paper premiums make it easier to see upcoming shows and information. The internet is not always available or at connection speeds that would make the premium accessible in an easy manner. At least for the time being, both options should remain available.

MaryAnn Byrns There are quite a few people that I know who don’t use computers. So it will have an effect on the very people who won’t see this question being posed. For me...I don’t have a problem with it either way.

Jacqueline Gottlieb You catch me when I’m getting ready to take my name off the lists, and realizing how much I will miss those lists. They give so much information....names of judges, driving directions, places to stay. I’m sure that many of those lists go to persons who no longer go to shows, creating waste and undue expense.

I’m sure younger exhibitors would be happy with electronic information, but would they miss the rest of the information?

The lists provide an incentive to think about participating. Perhaps a first move might be to facilitate cleaning up the lists.

show giving clubs and exhibitors? I don’t understand what the limiting of paper Premium lists means. Is it to just contain the name of show and breeds the judges are to do or just be sent to a select few?

Clint Harris Electronic premium lists might be a bad idea because some folks don’t have computers and entries might be lost.

Kathy Beliew I don’t believe premium lists going digital will affect entries.

Folks that are serious about showing spend a good deal of time searching the events months in advance on their computers. Let me preface that by stating not only those that are campaigning to be number one but also those looking to simply finish their dogs or their Grand Championships.

With entries down it’s a bit more difficult to build majors. I would prefer all publications go digital, not sure that’s a positive move for Dog News. I realize your publication is already digital. However, printing and mailing costs must be exorbitant; only to be read and then recycled. I quite frankly would rather use my iPad with a lit background, than paging through a paper publication. I save what interests me in iBooks, and enjoy having acBy Matthew H. Stander cess to the material on the road. I’m sure we will be a completely digital society in our lifetime. The move to digital will result in substantial savings to clubs, advertising agencies, and the like in printing and mailing costs, as well as saving our trees.

Question Of The Week

Bryan & Nancy Martin We like to have the actual premium list in hand and use to compare shows and venue info contained therein. We don’t have the time to sit and print selected pages from online premium lists. We think this will hurt entries, sort of an “out of sight, out of mind” situation. No premium list in front of you, forget to enter on time! Will entry fees go down if this expense is cut from the show budget of clubs?

Jane Forsyth I’m not sure just how much effect this will have on entries but it will definitely have some, as not every one has a computer. It will of course benefit Show Superintendents eliminating the expense of printing and mailing. Is this expense cut to be passed along to

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Kathy Caton-Eiler For most of us we refer to the online editions on a regular basis, so this won’t change the online reference. However, a paper mailing is a reminder about shows that may be passed by when searching for a specific show online. I think we still have a need for both online and paper mailings to reach the broad audience included in this sport.

Jane Chopson Well I suppose it is to be expected. Although I will miss the paper premium list just like I miss the hard copy Gazette. I suspect we will adapt to the change however and doubt entries will be significantly impacted in the long run.

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IRVING’s impressions

By Ronnie Irving

FOREIGN VISITING JUDGES This week I am going to indulge later in a bit of special pleading - and that is for British judges to be given rather different treatment by the AKC than other so called ‘Foreign Visiting Judges’.

But firstly let’s set the scene. The recent AKC Board Minutes for the February Meeting, after a good deal of coming and going, make the statement that the following was agreed: “Visiting judges who are invited to judge (breeds and) groups which contain breeds not registered in their country of origin, may apply for, take the test for and pay a $25.00 fee for each breed. Upon successful completion of this process, such judges will be approved by the American Kennel Club to judge those breeds in the future. Visiting judges who decline to apply under this process may continue to be approved for such groups as they were previously approvable under the terms, conditions, agreements and understanding under previous policy, provided that they judge breeds constituting at least 80% of the annual entries in that group at the time they are first approved for that group, based on the previous year’s count of entries. Judges from countries in which the AKC recognized registry registers all the breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club may judge all breeds and groups for which they are approved by their home kennel club to award championship points (including CC’s or CAC’s).”

I am not sure that I fully understand the meaning of all of the eventual wording agreed above – nor am I sure that anyone else will either. Let’s hope that the Board understood it when it agreed to it! But my interpretation is that foreign judges can, if they want, apply to be licensed to judge any breeds that they don’t have on their own country’s register, but that are on the AKC Register, if they apply to take a test costing $25 and are successful. That covers the breed aspect.

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provided they were previously approved “under the terms, conditions, agreements and understanding under previous policy,” and also provided that they judge breeds constituting at least 80% of the annual entries in that group.

This raises a few questions. Firstly I find it difficult to understand the logic of quite why the 80% threshold is applied to the number of entries in a group rather than to the number of breeds in that group. It is presumed that this means that if the judge is approved for popular breeds that constitute 80% of the entries in that group at shows, they are passed to judge the group competition even if that might mean that they are approved to judge only say 40% of the actual breeds involved in the group – namely the most popular breeds. But if on the other hand they are approved to judge 80% of the breeds in the group but most of these are the less popular breeds but don’t constitute 80% of the entries, then they will not be approved to judge the group. So the logic is that before being let loose to judge the group, knowledge of popular breeds is more important to have, than knowledge of the less popular breeds? I wonder how that appeals to the owners and exhibitors of those rarer breeds?

GRAVE DANGERS The second question concerns the statement: “Judges from countries in which the AKC recognized registry registers all the breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club may judge all breeds and groups for which they are approved by their home kennel club to award championship points (including CC’s or CAC’s).” Does this mean that a country, say an obscure FCI member country or even a non-FCI country somewhere, could recognize all AKC Breeds on its registry and then in a cavalier fashion approve a number of its home judges to award CCs internally within its borders – even if these breeds are virtually non-existent in that country? Then those judges would be automatically approved to judge all of the breeds and groups in the USA irrespective of how many of the breed that they had actually seen in their own country let alone actually judged? Having observed the way that some countries approve their resident judges – and even occasionally approve some judges that are non-resident – my view is that this Continued on page 90

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CHAIRMAN’S

REPORT Defending Our Rights

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ew York, NY – For years, animal rights extremists have focused on attacking the health of purebred dogs based on what they determined were improper breeding programs, and have indiscriminately discredited dog breeders with unsupported anecdotal stories as opposed to facts. We all know the unsubstantiated accusations all too well.

Unfortunately, the rather gullible media simply accepted these allegations without objective investigation. A case in point is the untruthful story about Bulldogs published in the New York Times Magazine. Interestingly, while we supplied significant factual information about the health of Bulldogs, as did the Bulldog Club of America, the article was selective – which is just a nice word for “biased” in the utilization of those facts. In the end, the story was simply propaganda, not journalism.

But starting last year, there was a subtle, yet very noticeable shift in the communication tactics of the two largest animal rights organizations. Previously, for the most part, they had practiced a strategy of either ignoring or dismissing the AKC. Simply put, they did not see us as an organization of any concern to them in their quest to eliminate dog ownership through the elimination of breeders. As they have made very clear, their stated goal is “no new puppies” – a goal they intend to accomplish through legislation and ballot initiatives to mandate spay/neuter and restrict breeders to the point of oblivion.

So, what changed? We did. In the past few years all of us - you, your clubs, and the AKC - have become more aggressive, more organized, more vocal, and more visible in legislative matters.

The tipping point last year appears to have been our proactive approach to the proposed APHIS rule changes, which included both a well-documented, reasonable, and thorough review of all the issues with suggestions to make the intent of the regulatory changes achievable without unnecessarily damaging hobby breeders, and a petition of support signed by over 75,000 concerned dog owners.

Our response to APHIS caught the extremists completely by surprise and sent them into a whirlwind of activity that amounted to nothing.

Most likely, their evaluation after the storm was that the AKC needed much greater attention from them.

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But the proactive plan around the APHIS rule changes was just the tip of the spear the AR extremists have been feeling of late.

The AKC Legislative Department, led by the pleasantly indomitable Sheila Goffe, has made our presence, knowledge, and commitment felt on a myriad of legislative issues around the country. Last year, Sheila’s department monitored more than 1,500 pieces of legislation. Contrary to what the AR extremists would have people believe, we are a respected resource in dog legislation for legislators and governmental organizations charged with animal care oversight. Our Care and Conditions of Dogs Policy is accepted as an intelligent and fair standard.

Our careful analysis of proposed legislation helps reveal unreasonable requirements buried in a bill that would make it virtually impossible for a legislator’s constituents to be in compliance. Our individual financial support of legislators’ campaigns has made new and strong friends for the AKC and our mission. And your clubs, and the hardworking AKC legislative liaisons at both the state and local levels, have made significant inroads in protecting our rights to own and breed our dogs responsibly.

Today, the AKC is neither being ignored nor dismissed by the AR extremists. Instead, those organizations are now attacking us using the same propaganda tactics of lies and innuendo. I believe our position as squarely in the sights of the AR extremists is a status and a challenge we should accept with resolve and great pride.

As a former ad guy, I am reminded of a 1915 magazine ad for Cadillac considered one of the greatest print ads of all time.

It only ran once - in the Saturday Evening Post. I believe that ad, titled “The Penalty of Leadership,” captures the essence of the American Kennel Club and the challenges we face from AR extremists. The ad explains why companies that honor “standards of excellence” become “targets of the envious.”

Here are a few pertinent sentences: “In every field of human endeavor, he that is first must perpetually live in the white light of publicity. The reward is widespread recognition; the punishment, fierce denial and detraction. When a man’s work becomes a standard for the whole world, it

also becomes a target for the shafts of the envious few. If his work be merely mediocre, he will be left severely alone. If he achieves a masterpiece, it will set a million tongues a-wagging.

The leader is assailed because he is the leader. The follower seeks to depreciate and to destroy. If the leader truly leads, he remains the leader.”

How are we leading in this fight for our rights?

First, we are proactively taking our messages of the Good Things We Do (the Parent Club rescue network, AKC kennel inspections, AKC CAR, and our collective commitment to improving the health of dogs) to the public; we are telling the facts about purpose-bred dogs and the desirability of owning a wellbred purebred as the family dog; and we are telling the stories of the passionate commitment of our breeders to protect, preserve, and improve purebred dogs. We are doing that through a combination of an aggressive public relations strategy utilizing every media opportunity imaginable to get our story told correctly and in its entirety. In addition, we now have an expert in social media, which gives us the ability to tell the narrative of the AKC throughout the world of social media.

For the first time, we will have a constant and consistent platform to reach the general public every day.

Second, we will always be aggressive in responding to AR propaganda posing as media stories. The difference in our response to the Bulldog story and the response to the New York Times attack on the AKC is a demonstration of our new commitment to act quickly, broadly and emphatically.

While the cost to have a day-in and dayout public outreach program and an immediate response program is significant, we can afford it. In fact, we can’t afford not to have it.

With Churchill as inspiration, our mantra now is this: we will fight with growing confidence and growing strength; we will defend our rights, whatever the cost may be; and we will never stop fighting.

Your comments and suggestion are most welcome atk@akc.org.

Sincerely, Alan Kalter Chairman

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By Carlotta Cooper

Freedom of Choice There were many things to find objectionable about the recenT New York Times article “Many Animal Lovers Now See American Kennel Club As An Outlier.” The article quoted material from the HSUS web site, for example – not exactly an unbiased source of information about AKC.

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he article also relied on quotes from the ASPCA, which recently had to pay $9.3 million to settle its part of a RICO (racketeering) lawsuit with Feld Entertainment (Ringling Brothers) for paying a witness to lie about the circus in a lawsuit. The article neglected to mention that AKC’s commitment to inspections and DNA testing for high volume breeders, and the welfare of dogs, had driven away many commercial breeders in the 1990s. These are not the actions of an organization that cares only about money.

It was also disturbing to find that not only readers in their comments but also the authors of the article seemed to misunderstand the AKC’s role. The AKC is not a policing organization. They don’t conduct raids or act like local SPCAs or the misbehaving and overreaching HSUS. None of us are “members” of the AKC as so many people leaving comments seemed to think. Only clubs can be members of the AKC. It’s a club of clubs, as the saying goes. The authors of the Times’s article might have known some of these things if they had even read the Wikipedia entry for AKC or browsed through the AKC’s web site.

I thought AKC’s Lisa Peterson did an admirable job of answering the questions put to her on behalf of the AKC in the article, though you had to imagine what her full answers probably were. After reading the article I was left with the impression that Lisa had explained everything fully but that the authors did not comprehend everything, or that they had their minds made up before the interview. You could tell from reading the article that they were not very familiar with AKC terminology. I was a little surprised to learn that the “dog world” is now ostracizing the AKC. As far as I know, the AKC and the many tens of thousands of owners and exhibitors and their dogs who are part of it ARE the dog world, or at least a very large portion of it.

I think we all know what the authors mean when they refer to their “dog world.” It’s a vocal minority of anti-purebred, anti-breeding people. It’s the dog world led by animal rights groups which, sadly, includes many animal shelters and rescue groups which see the American Kennel Club and purebred dogs as their competition. That’s competition for homes and owners, competition for donor dollars, competition for public approval. And that’s a big reason why you have attacks on the AKC. If you just read the comments for this article, even people who have little interest in animal rights were bashing the AKC. They were describing people who breed and show purebred dogs as elitist snobs.

They think breeding dogs is wrong. They believe every bad thing anyone says about dog shows and dog breeders because they want to believe it. And, maybe saddest of all, the people leaving these comments were even bashing purebred dogs – not for any particular reason. Just because they weren’t rescues/shelter dogs/adopted.

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Aren’t we doing what we are supposed to be doing though? Aren’t we supposed to be loving our dogs and carefully planning each litter?

Making sure we have homes lined up before we breed. Looking at the genetics and doing the health testing. Trying to breed the healthiest, best dogs possible who will be wanted and loved? So, we do all the right things and these people who dislike purebreds and dog breeding want to condemn us and our dogs because they didn’t come from a shelter? They are telling us that we should be adopting dogs with unknown backgrounds instead of doing everything possible to make dogs healthier? We should go to a shelter and get a dog with a possible behavior problem that comes from who knows where instead of carefully socializing a carefully-bred litter of puppies and placing them in their chosen homes? We should engage in pediatric spays and neuters which are harmful to puppies instead of managing our dogs and bitches and breeding appropriately? Doesn’t it seem like something is wrong with this kind of thinking?

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ost of us have probably had rescue dogs at one time or another and they can make wonderful pets. They can be great dogs and I wouldn’t tell someone not to adopt the right dog. They have that choice in our society. But why is it that so many people have become zealots and want to take away our freedom of choice when it comes to breeding and showing purebred dogs? We are supposed to have so many freedoms in this country – freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and, yes, freedom of the press to write ignorant articles. Do we also have to defend the right to have purebred dogs? Shouldn’t we be able to get a dog from whatever source we choose? Can’t we engage in breeding and showing dogs if we wish, without being harassed by people trying to force us to adopt a shelter dog? It doesn’t matter if they understand why we want to do it or not; or if they approve of it or not. It’s not their business. Maybe they can get a shelter dog and leave other people alone.

What a novel idea.

Instead, we have the New York Times attacking the AKC the day before the Westminster Kennel Club show with an AR/shelter-driven piece. Are there bad breeders who register their dogs with AKC? Sure, there are bound to be a few bad apples, but that doesn’t excuse this ill-informed article which relied on half-truths and omitted facts.

There is no question that AKC does more for dogs than any other organization in this country and there was no acknowledgment of the good that AKC does in the Times’s article. What a shame the Times, which used to celebrate dogs, isn’t capable of understanding these subjects anymore.

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A Living Tribute To The Now Late

Bettie Morgan Krause

By Pat Trotter

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rom the time I first laid eyes on Bettie Morgan (later Krause) running around the show ring with a long striding properly suspended German Shepherd Dog in the 1960s, I was in awe of her. This petite beauty skillfully used her athletic ability and handling skills to the utmost, creating a picture of symmetry as a team with her dog. It was the day and age when few women handlers made it to the top, yet her successes in the Rocky Mountains of her native Colorado attested to her expertise.

It came as no surprise later to find out that she had been a majorette in her youth, for her perkiness ensured she was always “on” as both a superior professional handler and a beloved judge. Yet it was more than her exuberant personality that attracted exhibitors to her rings in the six groups (all but terriers) that she judged. An avid student of dogs, Bettie was very consistent in her judging, always sticking to her interpretation of the correct type for a given breed. Judges who are true to themselves make decisions like breeders do-by setting a type and sticking to it. Knowledgeable dog people could observe her judging and follow her providing a positive experience for both

Judge Thelma Brown pretending to award Mary Roberts (sitting on stand) BIS honors. Next to Thelma is Ralph Roberts, Al Krause and Bettie Krause-all great German Shepherd competitors.

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Originally published in the July 27, 2012 issue of DOG NEWS and reprinted in this issue due to Bettie’s passing last week.

newcomers and old-timers. Bettie’s passion for the process is echoed in this simple statement; “Judging is about finding the best dogs.” Thus it was a saddened fancy that witnessed Bettie’s retirement from judging in 2010 due to the increasing rigors of travel, usually involving all day sessions from Las Vegas.

Born into an animal-oriented family, Bettie was privileged to be surrounded by her mother’s Pekingese and her aunt’s German Shepherds from childhood. The Pekes took the place of other little girls’ dolls as little Bettie dressed them and happily played with them. It was in the days of RinTinTin’s rise to movie, radio and eventually TV fame. Fascinated by this magnificent breed, Bettie started spending more time down the block at her aunt’s house until she was gifted with a German Shepherd of her own. One thing led to another as she practiced and developed training, grooming and other doggy skills on this first “starter-dog.” Going to dog shows with her aunt encouraged Bettie to get into the ring, and soon she had a life-altering experience showing this first GSD. Because she had read Anton Korbel’s book on the breed, when the famous dogman placed her third in a class of three at her third dog show ever, she politely approached him and asked about her bitch. “Do you really want to know?” was Korbel’s response, and of course Bettie answered in the affirmative. “Have fun with this A win under Lang Skarda, himself a famous German Shepherd man, was always treasured.

bitch until you can buy a really good one.”

The year was 1950, and Korbel’s famous German Shepherd, Ch. Quell vam Fredeholz, had just won the Working Group at Westminster.

The advice of this respected San Francisco judge/socialite, who also owned Korbel Wineries, was all it took for Bettie to get galvanized into action.

In time Bettie was winning multiple All Breed and GSD Specialty BISs as well as Working Group firsts with her Ch. Lavaland’s Iki. (The Working group was split when the Herding Group was added more than a decade later.) He got shown only when there was no conflict with other client dogs in the Working group. Even though Iki was only shown 18 times due to Bettie’s professional handling commitments, he ended up being the number three GSD in the country, having 3 All Breed BISs, 15 Working group firsts, two group seconds, and one group third. He was also shown at 2 GSD specialties, winning Winning under former respected competitor Virginia McCoy Vaughn when she became a judge.

Bettie piloting a Toy Poodle to victory under world famous dogman Percy Roberts in the late 1960s with Santa getting into the act.

BOB at both. His litter brother, Ch. Lavaland’s Ingo was the number two GSD in the country, being shown by Virginia McCoy Vaughn at more than eighty shows. Virginia was the adopted daughter of the revered breeder Lloyd Brackett, of Longworth German Shepherd fame. Friends as well as occasional foes in the ring, Virginia awarded wins later to Bettie when she became a breeder-judge, continuing to appreciate the quality dogs bred by Ted Yonomoto of Lavaland Kennels.

Dolores “Dee” Maltz, retired school teacher and multi-group judge, shared a lot of those early days with Bettie and continues to be a best friend today. Dee stood up for Bettie and popular veterinarian Dr. Al Krause when they were married in 1969. She was there again for a momentous occasion when Bettie retired from professional handling in 1974. The duration of the gal pals’ on-going friendship has lasted for half century.

The story of Al and Bettie’s courtship began following Al’s graduation from Colorado State University and joining the practice of Bettie’s own veterinarian at the time. Al had participated in show ring competition with various livestock over the years, so it was natural he would become interested in showing dogs. Soon he asked Bettie to acquire a Miniature Schnauzer for him and hired her to handle it for him. It wasn’t long before Al became “hooked” and started making the dog shows with Bettie, helping her to groom and show the dogs on their string. Following their courtship and marriage, the couple built a large veterinary hospital with an attached 101 dog run boarding facility, 60 cat-cage boarding facility and a six-person grooming operation called Wingate.

The Krauses sold Wingate in 1973 and began slowing down their own personal breeding program of Miniature Schnauzers and MinPins as they prepared for their judging career that began in 1975. By the late

Billy Kendrick awarding Bettie honors with a Pekingese.

(Circa 1969)

1970s the Krauses were judging more and more, sharing their combined knowledge across the United States and internationally.

Amongst her favorite international jaunts were judging the Show of Shows in Canada as well as a fun judging trip to Mexico where Bettie and Al joined fellow American Emil Klinkhardt to adjudicate the shows. Bettie’s notable shows in the United States include her several Westminster assignments. In addition to numerous trips to the Big Apple to judge various breeds, Bettie also judged the Herding Group at Westminster in 1993, selecting the acclaimed German Shepherd bitch Ch. Altana’s Mystique. Back for a group assignment in 2003, Bettie’s selection for Westminster’s Toy Group blue was the Pekingese Ch. Yakee Leaving Me Breathless at Franshaw. What fun for her to reward two exceptional specimens of her original breeds at this prestigious event! Ch. Palacegarden Malachy, the 2012 Westminster BIS winner, is another she has greatly admired in recent years.

Bettie recently shared an interesting experience that happened early on in her judging career. A tall handsome gentleman was showing a Siberian Husky bitch that truly appealed to her as a judge. However, he stood over the bitch baiting her, resulting in this somewhat small bitch looking straight up at him, creating a stove pipe neck that destroyed the outline. This soft-spoken Southern gentleman courteously took Bettie’s advice to step back, lower the bait and present a more natural look of the neck into shoulders.

Needless to say, Houston Clark was rewarded accordingly on the day. Later, when he and wife Toddie started judging, the Clarks and Krauses became fast friends, looking back at that early encounter with a laugh. As a foursome- enjoying fishing, vacationing and other activities together-they have remained fast friends over the years.

During Bettie’s illness her phone visits with the Clarks, Dee Maltz and other friends continue to cheer her and brighten her life.

Bettie Krause is truly an upbeat, positive lady capable of taking the bumps in the road as well as the smooth sailing times with courage and class. She is a role model on how to experience a life well lived.

Bettie enjoying the company of the Louis Auslanders at a social doggy event.

Bettie and Iki winning BIS.

Bettie and Al getting into the swing of a Roaring Twenties party on the Florida Circuit at Diane Albers’ show.

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What Should The New AKC Bloat Study Investigate?

By Patricia Gail Burnham

THE AKC STUDY In January the AKC put out an invitation for researchers to participate in one more study of gastric torsion in dogs. The AKC says, “At the AKC Canine Health Foundation we are resolving to fight bloat. The devastating nature of bloat is of foremost concern to the AKC Canine Health Foundation and will require a major research effort to identify the underlying mechanisms of this condition. CHF recently released a Bloat Initiative Request for Proposals (RFP) to the research community. Letters of Intent (LOI) from researchers seeking funding are due on March 18, 2013. Researchers with an interest in gastrointestinal physiology are encouraged to apply for this grant.”

The Collie Health Foundation, Irish Setter Club of America Foundation, Basset Hound Club of America and German Shepherd Dog Club of America have already donated $150,000 to the study.

It would be wonderful if the new bloat studies would address the issue of the actual cause of bloat. And that is the failure of the dog’s loose connective tissue to hold the organs like the stomach, spleen or uterus in place. Breeding for weak connective tissue and loose ligamentation amounts to breeding for gastric and other torsions.

That is because; in addition to tendons and ligaments in a dog’s body (or a human’s for that matter) there is an even more common type of connective tissue. This is Loose Connective Tissue. It is the most abundant form of connective tissue in the body. Its function is to hold the internal organs in place and attach skin to underlying tissues.

How does loose ligamentation lead to gastric and other torsions?

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When you breed for the flying trot and the loose ligamentation that allows it, you can’t just breed for it in the running gear. You are breeding for weak connective tissue everywhere in the dog’s body. But the organs are held in place in the body by loose connective tissue. When you breed for weak connective tissue, and the loose connective tissue is further stretched by years of trying to hold the stomach in place when it is full of food, the time may come when the connective tissues can’t do its job of keeping the stomach from turning over. The result is an older dog with a potentially fatal torsion.

And not just stomachs torsion. So do enlarged spleens, or a pregnant uterus.

Taupe terrified me when she was pregnant by doing six foot high leaps behind her gate. Fortunately her uterus didn’t torsion. But I wonder what the puppies thought of their periodic wild bouncing. They were being shaken, if not stirred.

Why do you think that the breeds that are most noted for their flying trot like Afghan Hounds and German Shepherds and Standard Poodles are also known for a high incidence of gastric torsion, even though they aren’t giant breeds? The giant breed’s problem is that they have larger stomachs that are heavier and stretch out their ligaments sooner than the non giant breeds. Think of a heavy pendulum when compared to a light weight one. Ballet dancers do stretching exercises to increase their genetic flexibility. What they are doing is stretching the ligaments that control their joints. Pregnancy, full stomachs, and enlarged spleens stretch the loose connective tissue that is supposed to keep those organs in place.

You need strong connective tissue to keep the organs in place throughout the dog’s life.

THE GREYHOUND LESSON Show Greyhounds have a fairly high rate of gastric torsion while racing Greyhounds have historically been known for a very small incidence of hip dysplasia and gastric torsion. Why is there a difference? Yes, the show Greyhounds are often bigger and have narrower and deeper chests, but mainly show Greyhounds are bred for the flying trot because judges reward it in the show ring. Racing Greyhounds are not bred for the flying trot and the loose ligamentation that allows it.

Many vets say flatly that racing Greyhounds don’t get dysplasia. Why? Because loose ligamentation slows a running Greyhound down. A running dog is an energy system in which kinetic and potential energy are moved around the body during the gallop. When the dog stretches a ligament, energy is stored. That energy is recovered when the ligament returns to its unstretched length.

This is the same way that energy is stored in a stretched spring and recovered when the spring is unstretched. In selecting racing Greyhounds for speed at the gallop, they have been selected for strong connective tissue. That strong connective tissue holds their joints together, keeps their organs in place, and stores energy to make them run faster.

So I hope that at least one of the new studies will look at what makes show Greyhounds bloat frequently while racing Greyhounds bloat rarely.

What they will end up studying is the difference in the strength of the Loose Connective Tissue and its ability to hold the organs in place. That is the main problem, not whether dogs are fed from raised feeders or exercised before they eat. The relationship between joint laxity and torsion is the key. That and the relationship between bloat in close relatives and bloat incidence. I had waited twenty-five years before I saw a bloat case. That was Sheena. She had ten puppies. Of those, one did not bloat. Six did bloat, and three were operated on to prevent bloat. Fortunately the bitch that didn’t bloat was the only member of her litter that was ever bred. We are now three generations down from that bitch and there have been no more bloat cases. Genetics matter. What is inherited is not bloat, but weak connective tissue.

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A Thought To Consider

A Measure of Kindness

by Seymour Weiss

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here’s nothing to be afraid of in showing dogs. Right? Wrong if you’re the Nervous Nellie type whose stomach is a popular gathering spot for every butterfly for miles. Those who routinely suffer from the terrors of stage fright can encounter numerous situations inside the ring that test their ability to perform under a self-imposed pressure. For these fanciers the demons are all too real.

At some time we were all newcomers to the show ring. We all so wanted to do everything right and, of course, to succeed in the effort.

We fretted over the effectiveness of our conditioning and our training. We tried so hard to present our dogs correctly. How those of us who chose to show smooth coated dogs relished our advantage over those whose hearts were taken by coated breeds. In the dog sport we really do learn from our mistakes and we would return from a show and try something we saw being done while it was still fresh in our minds.

Sometimes it worked, sometimes not; but it did help us hone our abilities for the skills we sought to acquire – if we kept at it.

Of course, some who were new to our collective passion engaged the services of a skilled professional. In so doing, they could enjoy the sport and participate without the fear that their unsophisticated attempts would hamper the chances of their dogs. Some people need to take this route, and for them it makes eminent good sense. Not everyone can physically or emotionally walk into a ring and perform effectively.

As we are all different, we must determine how best to express our competitive efforts.

Regardless of all this, we also had to interact with those who were already where we wanted to be. Often it became difficult to relate to established fanciers. Some people proved distant. Whether their aloofness was an innate quality or came from a reluctance to share their experiences, rejection is always uncomfortable and sometimes downright hurtful. When we contemplate the ongoing human turnover within the dog fancy, it comes as no surprise that so many newbies run for the exits after only a few years in our ranks. And many times we don’t do enough to make them feel welcome or to provide a positive, nurturing environment.

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More recently, the dog press has mentioned on numerous occasions the “graying of the fancy” and the lack of young people taking an active part in the sport. To this proposition I respectfully submit that we do have a continuous stream of young people into our midst. Granted, it is not a torrent, but it is happening just the same. Today’s participants in junior showmanship represent the fancy of tomorrow; those who are truly committed and deeply motivated do make the cut to take our community forward.

There will always be an influx of new participants in the sport; how long they stay with it is impacted by many influences. The current economy has a huge influence on who comes in, who stays and how satisfying is the experience they have.

If there is a dearth of new people joining the fancy, we may have ourselves to blame for at least part of the situation. How many times have we seen novices encouraged to show dogs that are effectively non-competitive in order to grow those majors. Even inexperienced people can recognize when they have been gulled into showing when they have no chance of winning.

Often the reaction to realizing they’d been “had” is to permanently withdraw from showing altogether. Some of those people might possibly have developed into great assets to the fancy, but we will never know.

When people from outside the fancy visit us at the shows, how many times are they rebuffed or ignored by those exhibiting? Such gestures are hardly welcoming. Of course, we have all experienced the well-meaning dog lover who approaches just as we are going into the ring or watching our dogs being shown. People just don’t understand the tension of the moment, but the moment lasts forever if people are treated rudely. A little understanding and a measure of kindness has the potential to help us all long term.

Consider this quote from the quintessential American author Mark Twain ~ “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” For our purposes, we should remember that those who visit a dog show with no knowledge of what is going on are still due that measure of kindness owed by one person

to another. Otherwise how can we reasonably expect to perpetuate the special community of which we are so proud to be a part?

Certainly, when we are approached by those who are ignorant of the protocols we take for granted, their attention can be stressful. But they don’t know that and, for the most part, they mean no harm. For those who would amuse themselves at our and our dogs’ detriment, it is appropriate to dismiss them out of hand. We need to factor diplomacy into the equation when dealing with the potential source of future fanciers. We must all take a part in growing the dog game. Faced with the opportunity, we just need to be smart about it.

And what about how we relate to each other? Some of us marvel at the level of hostility that is routinely encountered among dog fanciers. A few even publicly admonish their peers to reach a higher level of community. We must always remember, though, that showing dogs is a competitive endeavor. Every person wants their dogs to earn the most favor in the eyes of the judges. We want to do unto each other what we don’t want each other to do unto us!

A lady of my acquaintance is forever exhorting whoever will listen to strive for that utopian mindset of caring for each other for the greater good. But when someone defeats the dog she is currently campaigning, or expresses a negative opinion of her dog, she is all teeth and fury. So much for the utopian mindset.

A measure of kindness is achievable even among the most competitive of rivals. How many times have people risen to the occasion when another exhibitor needs help in some way?

A relatively recent development in dog showing is the admirable practice of local fanciers lending crates and tables to those flying to far-off, important venues to show their dogs. It’s a winwin all the way ‘round and is a perfect illustration of the measure of kindness that flourishes among so many of us. If you loan a grooming table to an entrant from the opposite coast and her dog defeats yours, you still come off as a mensch. Who knows, next year you may show in her area, use her grooming table and bring the win back in your luggage – and TSA won’t even be able to confiscate it!

Now let’s consider the highest measure of kindness in the dog sport – Take the Lead. TTL does so much for so many and, not too long ago, it didn’t even exist. It says something wonderful for those who brought TTL into being and speaks to a fact of our world in which TTL is only one part.

We are a large, diverse, multi-cultural gathering of people. We are not all going to like every one of our peers. It would be foolish to assume otherwise, but the most perceptive among us knows the difference between rivalry and enmity. After the ribbons have been distributed civility should always be the order of the day.

Thank you for reading.

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Pictured on the move and going Best in Show under Dr. Sophia Kaluzniacki earlier this year at the Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club show.

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When You’re Number One, You Don’t Play For A Tie

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he famous football coach, Paul (Bear) Bryant, once said, “When you’re number one, you don’t play for the tie.” What does this famous football cliché have to do with AKC’s relationship in the dog world, you may ask? Simply put, when you are the dominating factor in any industry, you’d better get ready for those attacks. And in doing so, always play to win.

You see, this quote can rightly be paralleled to the ongoing complaints registered against the AKC dog registry.

However, any institution, which prides itself as being the best in a particular field of endeavor, should not stoop to be downgraded to the extent of equalizing with the lesser entities in the same field of service. Those services such as the various pretenses non-for-profit dog rescue groups, the less significant dog registries, the unprincipled breeders, and the like. Regardless of some viewpoints, AKC should never go for the tie.

Yes, the AKC has come under fire lately, by apparently getting some negative press from a well known newspaper. However, the AKC should hold its head high and be proud of its established mission statement: • “ The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integ-

rity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function... The AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dogs as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. “ (excerpts from the AKC Mission Statement) Moreover, this mission statement has undoubtedly held true with respect to the majority of AKC’s subscribing breeders’ integrity. If only the writing press would take such a stand.

I realize, however, that a number of negative factions have hindered the AKC program, thus hurting the AKC’s bottom line mission statement. These factions range from special interest groups pushing shelter dogs over purebred registered dogs to the rumor mill spreading untruths about the AKC inspection process.

Nonetheless, as in any effective corporate customer program, you will find any number of disbelievers. And if not corrected, these misconceptions can fester within the establishment’s grapevine. As in the case of the dog world, this “grapevine” is renowned.

Can a positive attitude towards the AKC’s mission statement enhance AKC’s position in the dog world? I think yes. It’s a matter of:

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• Promoting AKC as the only non-profit dog registry.

• Banding together to promote a “proactive”, rather than a “reactive” dog care philosophy.

• Refuting the negative press by advertising true-to-life dog experiences, through rebuttal press coverage.

• Promoting education and training incentives, to help motivate and encourage prospective dog owners.

• Promoting positive workable dog legislation.

• Promoting the elimination of unscrupulous breeders by AKC’s enforceable breeder non-compliance suspension policy.

• And many more benefits. Check the AKC web site segment, “Why Register your Purebred Dog with the AKC” at (akc. org) Yes, we dog fanciers must do all in our power to turn this negative ongoing tide instigated against the AKC. For a true picture of the AKC benefits can go a long way in promoting integrity among the dog loving population. We, in the dog world, just need a bigger audience. The “AR” zealots only got where they are today by finding a certain mutual audience. We need to do the same.

Crying to each other just isn’t going to get the job done. Yes, the squeaking wheel will get the grease.

I realize, however, like the other corporations, AKC is tightening its belt. Hopefully, these austerity policies will not gravely affect the positive AKC programs. From experience, the dire results of reducing benefits would be the dog world “grapevine”, which is one of the best around. The gossip, created by negative comments, such as was the case in the recent news article, could possibly not only cause detriment to the AKC but may also cause the dog world to suffer.

Author’s Note: As the leader in the dog registry industry, AKC has many positive benefits to its credit. However, being restricted to AKC Compliance Department’s Inspection and Investigation unit, I can only speak to that particular unit’s duties. I do know, though, that being the only dog registry that has a regular structured dog and kennel inspection program makes the registry superior to all other registries. This inspection program is one of the most revered AKC programs, according to the AKC breeders. And this positive opinion has been reflected in a number of customer and marketing surveys conducted by the AKC. During my 14-year tenure with AKC, I was fortunate to have conducted in excess of 5000 inspections. Early on in my career, I found a good number of kennels and dog care discrepancies.

However, as time progressed, this number continued to decline.

This is due in part to the progressive Board of Directors action in enhancing AKC’s “Deficiencies in the Care and Condition of Dogs” policy.

These on-going “Care and Condition” policy revisions (revised April 1996 and April 2012) continued to put teeth in the existing policy adopted at the July 1990 Board meeting, which mandated notifying federal, state or local agencies of unsanitary and/or unhealthy conditions found by AKC field agents during inspection/investigations of kennels. And, contrary to some opinions, I am very proud of the good relationship that the AKC inspectors have had with these various government law enforcement agencies through recent years.

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From A Field-Show Breeder’s Perspective

NOFCA’s 43rd Annual Grand Course (Part 1)

By George Bell

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he setting. Somewhere in the desert Southwestern United States. The 3 coursing sighthounds blanketed in yellow, pink and blue are restrained by slip leads with their handlers on the narrow dirt road miles from the nearest paved highway. The huntmaster on the left with the white baseball cap is ready for an instant evaluation should a hare break from covered tumbleweeds. Will the hare get up behind the hunters, or is it next to heavy cover where it will immediately disappear from the hounds? Is the hare out far enough to allow plenty of law from the hounds, or is the hare too Setting for 2013 Grand Course Photo by George Bell far that would probably result in a no-course, and are the hounds sighted?

Within a split second of the hare sighting, if everything is in order, the huntmaster will then cry “Tally Ho” signaling the release of the hounds and the course is off. The judges perched on their platforms on the vans have their binoculars up at the ready and will evaluate the work on the hare if there is any. After walking 20 feet, no one knows if the hare will pop out of the tumbleweeds, or if it will take 5 miles of walking before a hare is sighted.

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As evidenced by the body lean, the Silken Windhound forces the run-up turn on the hare.

The Silken Windhound leads the Galgo Espanol in the run-up.

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he judges score the hounds by a point system based on speed, agility, endurance and work. If it is determined by the huntmaster there has been a preslip, he will electronically notify the judges for a deduction in the dog’s score. Work points are awarded to the dog that scores the runup, that is the first hound to the hare that bends the hare into a turn and can only happen in the first forced turn of a course.

Work also consists of pressure applied to the escaping hare to cause the hare to turn 90 degrees or more to avoid capture, or wrench the hare less than a 90-degree turn to avoid capture.

Points can also be scored for a clean go-by when a hound is at least a clear body length behind a hound in the course and passes him in a straight line and gains a clear length ahead of the passed hound.

In the bygone days of coursing tradition for at least before Christ, the hounds always competed two at a time slipped on the hare by a professional slipper in brace elimination with no recorded score. The winner of each course would advance to the next round, and the loser was eliminated, much like at a tennis tournament. The final surviving brace after several rounds of elimination would contain a winner of the coursing meeting, and the loser of this brace would be the first runner-up. This system required many hares to complete the event and so the Americans, led by Mr. Lyle Gillette, devised a point system in the early 1960’s that more or less competes with trios of hunt dogs on the line instead of braces. The top preliminary scores in trios advance to the finals while the rest are out of further competition. The finals dogs have a random redraw and compete for a final score. The preliminary score combined with the finals score forms the top 5 placements in the regular hunt. Lure coursing in the US also follows this basic procedure. The Grand Course, however, is a bit different in that it is almost 2 hunts, and the dogs run twice in the first 2 days in their own breed competition, once under each judge, and then the fields are paired down so the top half of each breed goes forward to the mixed portion phase where they are redrawn to compete in a mixed finals. The mixed portion is completed on the 3rd or 4th day if needed. In 2013, as hares were scarce, it was 4 grueling days from dawn till dark.

The most common coursing quarry in the Southwestern United States to test the hound’s ability is the Black Tailed Jackrabbit more properly known as Lepus Californicus, and their numbers are in the millions in desolate parts of the desert. This hare is about 5-7 lbs and is as wily as a Coyote, but this desert variety hare can run much faster than the Coyote with speeds up to about 40 mph. The hare lives in its own habitat and chooses his territory carefully, and not by accident. The Jackrabbit hare is never planted or trapped and never moved to a field. This hare plans his escape from predators and has local knowledge of his surroundings. The Jackrabbit is very creative in evading the hounds and is constantly dodging around natural obstacles to lose the hounds.

About 90 % of the hares escape the hounds and the owners of the hunt dogs would be more pleased if that number was 100% for no one respects the hares more than the people who test their dogs with them. For this reason, the hunting territory is where it is in the desert to provide the game a better chance of escape and provide a more challenging test for the hounds.

About a half century ago the central hare coursing territory for NOFCA was in and around Merced, California, mostly in alfalfa fields. The capture rate of the hare was around 33%, and so the coursing organization gradually moved their hunts to the desert where the hares are faster and better able to evade capture. The Departments of Fish and Game in the various Southwestern States have always sold hunting licenses to owners of the hare coursers with Sighthounds.

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Musings

Obedience and Rally I think soon the AKC Companion Events Department is going to run out of colors to use for its Obedience and Rally rules books. We have more changes coming that are not included in the new red book that will take effect April 1, 2013.

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he most significant change, in my opinion, is in the length of time that an exhibitor must wait to show to a judge with whom they have taken a class or seminar. This rule was changed a while back because of the action of one person who is also a judge and it did not involve obedience or rally. Thankfully the AKC Companion Events folks took another look at the rule and realized it impacted the entries at many trials, and was a little insulting to judges and exhibitors alike. The exact wording of the new rule is as follows: No dog may be entered or shown under a judge at an obedience trial if the dog has been owned, sold, held under lease, or handled in the ring within 30 days prior to the date of the obedience trial by the judge or by any person residing in the same household as the judge.

“Trained or instructed” applies equally to judges who train professionally or as amateurs and to judges who train individual dogs or train or instruct dogs in classes with or through their handlers.

No exhibitor may show a dog under a judge at an obedience or rally trial if the exhibitor has participated in a training session taught by that judge within thirty (30) days prior to the date of the event.

No dog may be entered or shown under a judge at an obedience trial if the dog is owned or handled by any person who has regularly served as a trainer or instructor of that judge, either individually or through classes, within thirty (30) days; or if the dog has been has been regularly trained or instructed by the judge within thirty (30) days prior to the date of the obedience trial.

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associated title for as long as the owner desires. This took effect January 1, 2013.

The following changes take effect April 1, 2013: The time schedule for judges has been modified to take into consideration that when judging many small classes, there is time needed to change the ring setup. The rule now reads: ‘no individual judging obedience will be assigned to judge for more than eight hours in one day if judging less than five classes, or for more than seven hours in one day if judging five or more classes”.

This limit includes rally classes and should include the judging hours. In situations where the club feels this regulation does not result in a reasonable outcome, the club must contact the judge to gain approval for additional judging time. Believe me, as a judge I feel this is a needed change as I recently judged from 8 AM until after 5PM when I was assigned every regular and optional titling class in one day. On paper the numbers looked good. In real time, they were not.

Another change that will help clubs that have trouble finding people to act as trial secretaries because they couldn’t show their dogs will now allow them to show. This also includes family members who reside in the same household.

The restrictions on Transfers (formerly move-ups) have been changed to allow an exhibitor to move between classes after entries have closed. After a dog earns a title, it may be transferred to another class in a future trial, even though the closing date for the trial has passed, provided the club offers transfers.

A transfer (i.e., from an obedience class to an obedience class; or a rally class to a rally class) may be requested if, according to the owner’s records, the handler and dog are eligible and the dog has completed the requirements for the title after the closing date of the trial in which the advanced entry is to be made.

Transfers between an “A” and “B” class at the same level are allowed provided the host club allows trans-

fers. The request for a transfer must be in writing and presented to the superintendent or trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Transfers may be approved provided the class and judge are available and the class has not reached its limit.

A small change in judging procedure is that judges may now judge more than one day during a cluster even if the days are not consecutive.

Please see the AKC web site for the complete changes.

I have been bitten by the rankings bug.

Glee, PBGV, reached her first birthday last month, and I have now been showing her in BOB to earn her Grand Championship. I hadn’t planned on doing this at her young age, but what’s a person to do when she is winning?

Now half way to that goal, with the requirements met and just needing single points, we must go on. Somehow I stumbled on the rankings on the AKC web site and low and behold she was listed in the top ten the first month and now is number seven. Along with this achievement she has also now earned three Junior Hunter legs, with one more to go.

I bring this up not only to brag, but to show folks that training for more than one event at a time is possible. I have been doing much more heeling work now that I feel she is old enough to differentiate between conformation and obedience. With our national coming up soon, I want to be able to enter Beginner Novice (which I have only judged, not shown) and Novice Rally. I truly believe that a title at both ends is achievable in any breed. And I especially enjoy seeing them do what they were bred to do.

Exercise Finished

BACARDI

THANK YOU JUDGE MRS. JUDITH A. BROWN

GCH. HILLOCK’S BACARDI, CD, RE, CGC, TDI

GRAND CHAMPION CHAMPIONSHIP IN FIRST TWO WEEKS!!!

BREEDERS/OWNERS: TAMMY TOMLINSON AND DR. CHARLES AND DIANNE ROSS

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*Number Three overall, The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed points

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Off LEASH

here was a lot of action going on for concerned dog owners in New York this week. At the annual Delegates meeting of the American Kennel Club four Directors of the Board were elected: Lee Arnold, Delegate for the Southern Colorado Kennel Club; Carl C. Ashby III, Delegate for the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Inc.; Alan Kalter, Delegate for the American Bullmastiff Association; and Harvey Wooding, Delegate for the Westminster Kennel Club. At the meeting of the AKC Board of Directors following the Delegates meeting, Alan Kalter was reelected as Chairman of the Board and Dr. William R. Newman was elected as the Vice Chairman of the Board. Congratulations to the winners and best wishes to a Board that certainly has its work cut out for itself as it attempts to continue to grow the sport of purebred dogs and fights for the rights of breeders and owners to be able to continue to own and breed the dogs of their choosing.

New York’s dog owners also had some contentious legislative matters going on this week. The NY Assembly Insurance Committee was to consider a bill that would prohibit insurance companies from denying, cancelling or raising premium rates for homeowners’ insurance based on the breed or mixed breeds of the dog(s) owned by the policyholder. However, if the dog(s) is declared dangerous based on current law insurance companies would be allowed to take these actions. This bill is welcome news to all dog owners and homeowners and it’s hoped that they all made their cases to the committee members, who were to consider the bill as this issue of Dog News goes to press. New York state law already expressly prohibits municipalities from passing laws that target specific breeds of dogs, so insurance companies shouldn’t be able to do it either. BSL does not address the problem of irresponsible dog ownership and insurance companies as well as legislators must acknowledge that it’s the deeds of the dog and the owner that must be considered and addressed, and not the breeds.

Another legislative issue New Yorkers are up against this week is the proposal of a “debarking” ban. Assembly Bill 1204, which has already passed the Assembly and is pending in the Senate Agricultural Committee, would outlaw the bark softening procedure known as debarking. Time is of the essence here and dogs’ lives as well as the quality of their owners’ may depend on the outcome of this bill. All New Yorkers are urged to contact their respective State Senators as well as members of the Senate Agriculture Committee and voice their opposition to this bill. The debarking procedure, when performed by a qualified veterinarian, is a minimally invasive and safe procedure, regardless of what proponents of the ban suggest. The procedure is endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the AKC as a humane solution to problem barking. Debarking is not used in lieu of training or socialization or as a cruel quick fix to an annoyance, as some proponents of the ban suggest, but rather as a last resort when excessive barking cannot be controlled by other measures. It is not a form of animal cruelty — which should never be tolerated and must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law— and it does not totally eliminate a dog’s ability to bark, it softens the bark. The difference may determine whether or not an owner gets to keep a dog or must relinquish it to a shelter system where it may languish at taxpayers’ expense and ultimately be euthanized. The myriad benefits of dog ownership include the lowering of blood pressure, reduction in stress, anxiety and depression, and increased activity and exercise levels. The option for an owner to turn to a bark softening procedure performed by a

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competent, qualified veterinarian must remain with the owner and the vet and should not be subject to arbitrary government regulation. Dogs’ lives and the quality of life for their owners may depend on the availability of this procedure, especially in New York City, where millions of apartment dwellers keep dogs and where problem barking is a more common occurrence.

Dog owners in other states are also in a race against the clock to voice either their support or opposition on issues that can have serious and far-reaching effects. Residents of New Mexico are urged to contact members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and ask them to support House Bill 63, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from enacting breed-specific laws. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and the Senate Public Affairs Committee. Help New Mexico become another beacon in the fight to eliminate breed-specific legislation, which is unfair to responsible dog owners, ineffective for addressing the problem of irresponsible dog ownership, difficult for animal control and police officers to enforce, and an unnecessary expense for taxpayers and government agencies.

And West Virginians are really up against the wall. An eleventh hour alert was just sounded on a problematic breeder bill that was scheduled to be heard March 13th, as we’re going to press. House Bill 2823, which is identical to Senate Bill 437, which was introduced last week, would create numerous requirements for those who own 11 intact dogs over one year of age. Perhaps of the greatest concern, at least to West Virginia’s shelter system, is the requirement that those who currently have more 50 dogs come under the 50-dog limit within 30 days.

This will undoubtedly create an enormous burden for West Virginia’s shelters, which will be inundated with dogs and puppies as commercial breeders scramble to come under compliance. It may also impact some hobby breeders that aren’t truly commercial breeders. Numerical limits do not necessarily reflect the quality of care that animals receive, which is why such limits are problematic. Indeed, a lone animal in the hands of an irresponsible or cruel owner is one too many. Animal cruelty of any kind shouldn’t be tolerated in society but cooler heads must prevail when such regulations may have unforeseen and overly burdensome consequences. There are other requirements in the bill that may pose problems for dog show fanciers as well, such as the provision that no primary enclosures may be stacked and that they must have solid flooring. All concerned breeders, owners and handlers — whether or not they live or plan to show dogs in West Virginia— are urged to read the bill to see what might be on the horizon on the ever-increasing caseload of canine legislation.

For the newly elected members of the Board of Directors of the AKC, this is baptism by fire on the canine legislation front. The reelection of Alan Kalter as Chairman provides continuity and it was promising to see that the Chairman was primed to answer critics of purebred dog breeders and owners, as he issued his March report (see page 30 in this issue) moments after the election, which addressed the need to combat the onslaught of negative publicity and troublesome legislation that purebred dog owners and breeders must contend with on a regular basis. The support of all fanciers and dog lovers is necessary in order to contend with the constant attacks and a pledge for instant and constant communication and a willingness to spend the money to reach the general public with its message is essential to succeed in this ongoing battle.

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The Rottweiler

A MULTI-FACETED BREED GIVEN A“BAD RAP” Rosie (Ch UCh UGRCh V2 G2 BOSS V VX Blackthorn Thunder Rose CD PT CGC HSAs HIAs HXAs HSAd HIAd JHDs HRDIsHRDIIS HRDIIIs HTDIs STDd STDs OTDd OTDs STDc TT), Priscilla Phillips’ Rottweiler, went a long way toward convincing other herding participants that the breed was not only safe as a herding dog but could also be successful in this demanding sport.

By M.J. Nelson

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ottweilers are a breed that definitely could use a good public affairs officer. They are maligned by politicians who pass draconian legislation before they bother to find out whether the breed as a whole has a mean streak or if they’re only seeing a single incident where the breed’s many facets have either been subverted by criminals or not controlled by lazy or inept owners. They have been designated by some homeowners insurance companies as a vicious breed whose owners can either be denied coverage or forced to pay a higher premium for their liability insurance. Attacked as nasty, out-of-control dogs in the mainstream press, Rottweilers definitely have an image problem and they need to have someone who can stand up for the breed.

Fortunately they have a lot of “someones,” at least in part. Hundreds of Rottweiler owners have taken on some of the aspects of a good public affairs officer by going about the business of working with and training this extremely versatile breed in such activities as search and rescue, police work, herding, carting, agility, obedience, tracking, rally and therapy and providing accurate information about the breed to the general public when the opportunity arises.

“Rottweilers’ structure, mindset and big heart means they are capable of being successful in a variety of activities which helps in overcoming the public perception of the breed,” said Jeff Shaver, who has had three Rottweilers earn champion tracker titles (Ch CT Blackwood Langolier [“Lang”], CT Blackwood Jack Frost [“Jack”] and Ch CT Evrmor Rose Madder Blackwood [“Maddie”]) and one get his UD (Multiple BIS BISS Andrecas von der Mond UD (“Drake”) that was also a therapy dog after cancer necessitated the amputation of a rear leg. “Rottweilers are willing dogs, willing to please and willing to work if they have the correct temperament. When the public sees a Rottweiler that is a certified therapy dog that can also serve in the military or with police departments,

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Rosie wasn’t thrilled at the prospect of being a carting dog but loved herding.

Maddie (Ch CT Evrmor Rose Madder Blackwood), one of Jeff Shaver’s Rottweilers, finishing her TDX title.

I believe that says it all. It is more about heart and mind than anything else when it comes to Rottweilers. To me, that’s what makes Rottweilers successful in such a variety of sports from dock diving to herding cattle.”

“Rottweilers are a working breed,” said Priscilla Phillips. “They should have the instinct and ability to do the jobs they were developed to do. These dogs do best when they have a job. But their reputation, undeserved though it is, follows them even into dog sports.

When I first started herding with Rosie (Ch UCh UGRCh V2 G2 BOSS V VX Blackthorn Thunder Rose CD PT CGC HSAs HIAs HXAs HSAd HIAd JHDs HRDIsHRDIIS HRDIIIs HTDIs STDd STDs OTDd OTDs STDc TT) you could hear the other competitors gasp when we sent our dogs on the outrun. However, as we competed and did well, other herding breed owners started to appreciate our dogs and their style of work. But, this breed needs to be seen doing good things often. That’s one way we can get more Rottweiler owners involved in training which will, of course, boost the breed’s positive image.”

“Often other dog owners would snatch their dogs away when they saw Bumble (Ch MACH UCh UACHX UCD Pagan’s Cowboy Up-Mistiblu CD RAE MXB MJG MXP MJP MXF MFP EAC EJC EAS EJS TN-E TG-E WV-O

Bumble (Ch MACH UCh UACHX UCD Pagan’s Cowboy UpMistiblu CD RAE MXB MJG MXP MJP MXF MFP EAC EJC EAS EJS TN-E TG-E WV-O OCC HP-N ARC VX FFX-AP2 FFX-AG TT CGC), Lisa Wingerter’s Rottweiler, was willing to do anything except carting and advanced obedience.

When Bumble got crabby about agility about three quarters of the way to his MACH, a trick his owner calls baby-on-awhip renewed his interest.

Dali (Ch UCh Targon’s Surreal CDX GN RAE2 MX AXJ NF NAP NJP FM CX TT CGC RTD ARC VX USDAA Pairs P1 CHIC), one of Jackie Kurzban’s Rottweilers, is one member of the breed that likes carting.

Gala ( Ch UCh Targon’s abstract Dreams CD RE MX MXJ NF NFP FM CI TT CGC RTD NAC ARC VX), another of Kurzban’s Rottweilers, does her part as a breed ambassador by happily giving children rides in her cart.

OCC HP-N ARC VX FFX-AP2 FFX-AG TT CGC) coming. That was particularly annoying when there was ugly behavior started by the other dog. I’m lucky that Bum does not react/retaliate when growled at or snapped at. The worst is when the other owner gives you the evil eye for something their dog initiated and then bystanders only see that evil eye and immediately assume the Rottweiler was at fault,” said Lisa Wingerter.

So, many Rottweiler owners have fought back against these preconceived prejudices in the best way they can, which is by having their dogs compete and succeed in the various dog sports all without creating massive dogfights or having other dogs in the event attacked by their Rottweiler, much to the surprise, and in some cases, dismay of the breed’s naysayers who, for their own reasons, need to have the stereotypical image of the breed prevail. Interestingly, this negative attitude doesn’t seem to extend to other breeds such as German Shepherd Dogs, Belgian Malinois and Doberman Pinschers, which have long been associated with protection work and have had their natural instincts subverted for nefarious activities far more often than the Rottweiler.

In view of this storm of negative publicity, second only to that experienced by the owners of pitbull-type dogs including American Staffordshire Terrier owners, Rottweiler owners could have easily thrown in the towel. Instead many have persevered in their efforts to prove that the breed, in the hands of caring and capable owners, is nothing like the way it has been portrayed in the mainstream press and political arenas. That does not mean, however, that all the activities in which these dogs participate have not been without an occasional adventure. “Conformation, of all things, was a real bugaboo for one of my dogs. She would only put up with the conformation ring if I or her co-owner had a ball in our hands. Finally, we just gave up even though she had accumulated ten points and let her do the things Continued on page 127

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Judges’ CHOICE The Irish Red & White Setter Reprinted with permission from The Kennel Gazette

We asked a number of Championship Show judges following three questions about Irish Red & White Setters: 1. What is the best dog and bitch you have judges in this breed?

2. Describe what makes a great Parson Russell Terrier.

3. Has the breed changed since you first awarded CCs, and if so, how?

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TheLighter Side..

Continued FROM page 14

“Michael – I am so glad you decided to go to UJ’s funeral with SJ and support BigJ. Don’t worry about Murphy French – he can go home with me and you can pick him up upon your return.” I thank Nurse Barb for her generosity, turn off the computer, grab my coat, Man-bag and head home to pack and leave for Newport News airport in less than two hours. During the drive, I receive a text message from Big Michael. “I called Barb at the office and she told me you are flying to the UJ’s funeral to be with BigJ and SJ. I am so happy you are going. You need to be there and if there anything I can do, just let me know – Love, Me.” I swing JEEP to the right, enter the drive at Holly Springs, our home, come to a stop, turn off the ignition, exit, and inhale the cool fresh air. I stare at the center of the circular drive, under the Magnolia and Boxwood trees directly at our cemetery. History has provided us with details outlining the human remains buried in our yard (Don’t jump to a Hannibal Lecter conclusion---Holly Springs dates back to the 1700’s, where, in rural areas, family was usually interred on the property at home.) and we currently utilize the sacred ground for our beloved pets that have passed, too. As a matter of fact, the last funeral I attended was for Holly Ester of Holly Springs, Big Michael’s adored American Staffordshire rescue, that he found one day on the side of the road. Referred to as “Holly”, she was BigM’s very first dog. She survived numerous surgeries, motherhood---as she was pregnant when we found her---a Pit-Bull-kidnapping-ring (to whom we unregrettingly paid a “return fee”), and lived to the old age of thirteen.

I continue to breathe in the fresh air, bend down, touch the ground, and pull myself back into an upright position. I am overcome by an OBE (out of body experience) transporting me back to Holly’s funeral. BigM, an emotional mess at the time, could not bear the task of giving Holly her lasting peace. I was afforded the honor of seeing her take her last breath, along with our good friend and veterinarian Dr.L. Her remains were cremated.

I brought her home and let BigM plan the next stage.

Several days passed before he discussed her passing. I truly believe if he did not have to go to work he would have stayed home, dressed in black with his face covered by a dark veil for weeks, if not months. “You’re not grieving her loss. It’s not even bothering you,” He would remark. “Of course I miss her. You have to remember she is your first dog. I have had many dogs and other animals that I have loved dearly and cared for, that have passed on. I am just all too familiar with the entire ordeal and I have learned to manage the processes,” I would repeatedly offer.

BigM chooses to celebrate the life of Holly on a hot, summer evening. I am in the house doing my thing when he walks through the door. “I am ready when you are,” he blurts out with tears in his eyes. “Uhmmmmm, can you be a bit more specific?” I politely ask. “Holly is waiting for us under the Dogwood Tree. We are going to put her

to rest,” he sputters through heart-felt tears.

“I hope we have enough Bourbon in the house to get him through this ordeal,” I silently think to myself. “You go out. I will make us a couple of drinks. Give me five minutes.” With bourbon in one hand and a vodka and tonic in the other, I proceed to the burial ground. A long orange extension cord leads the way from the front of the house, across the yard, across the drive and directly to the Dogwood tree. Plugged into the cord is a portable CD player. Hanging from the trees and scattered around the grave are various candles, lanterns, and votives in all shapes and sizes flickering with flames. Soft Celtic music plays from the CD Player. Flowers from various perennial beds surrounding the house accessorize the hole in the ground, next to the wooden box, holding Holly’s ashes.

In an attempt to muffle my sudden desire to laugh, I take two large gulps from my drink glass. Big Michael increases the volume on the CD player and holds out his left hand for me to take. “OMG---What in the hell is he doing? If Holly were alive today she would throw herself in the hole, rather than witness this,” I say to myself in an attempt to stay focused on his emotional needs. “BigM takes a swallow of Bourbon with his right hand, releases my left hand and collects sheets of paper that are lying on the ground next to the CD player. “Here, I have printed out four prayers, two of which are Native American, two Episcopalian and one traditional hymn. I will lead the service. Feel free to stop and share at any time.” “Lord! He is serious!” I drop my head forcing my laughter to appear as a stream of unsuppressed emotion.”

Half way through the last prayer he stops. “Are you laughing?” he inquires. In an attempt to save my ass---and reputation---I lower my head, turn to the right, and splash vodka and tonic onto my face for the ultimate crying effect.

“I am so sorry---I had no idea you were this upset. Let’s finish with the hymn. And then if you would blow out all the candles except this particular lantern (BigM points), we will place this one on Holly’s grave and leave it until it burns out.” All six feet-four inches of BigM lowers to the earth with Holly’s remains clutched between his two hands. Ever so gently, she is placed in a hole, next to a Golden Retriever and two cats. Earth is slowly scattered over the small wooden box, one last prayer is spoken, and we give each other a genuine embrace. I am left collecting candles, extension cords, the CD player, sheet music, prayer cards and flowers, half expecting the neighbors to show up with country hams, cakes and casseroles.

A small flying insect of some sort repeatedly strikes the side of my face, bringing me back to reality, reminding me I have less than an hour to pack and leave for UJ’s funeral.

Four nights, one funeral, lots of snow – one suit, two pairs of jeans, one pair of khakis,

underwear, t-shirts, socks, belts, one pair of dress shoes, on pair of boots, over-coat, casual coat, hat, gloves, scarf, two sweaters, two casual pullovers, two dress shirts and my toiletry bag. One large, black-ballistic-nylonroller-bag and one small, black-ballistic-nylon-carry-on bag.

I toss my luggage into the back of Jeep and depart for Newport News airport.

The journey to the airport will take exactly one hour and twenty-two minutes. Not wanting to focus on UJ’s death, relatives I have not seen in thirty years, how I can best support my father, and the pending stress of flying during a major northeast snowstorm, I choose to ponder new pedigrees and options for breeding future Forum Golden Retrievers. The majority of dog judges choose to stop breeding and exhibiting once they obtain their dogjudging license. I, on the other hand, like the minority, continue to judge, breed and exhibit in quest of producing the perfect Golden Retriever. This delicate dance between judging, breeding and exhibiting must be performed with integrity, professionalism and a sense of humor---ultimately leading to one becoming a better evaluator of breeding stock. “God willing, I plan on breeding dogs until the day I die,” I often say---reminding myself of the quest for perfection, and reminding myself the learning process never ends.

Deeply imprinted in my extremely visual mind is the perfect Golden Retriever. Wherever I go, whether it is to judge or exhibit, I am in constant search of the perfect combination that will lend support and guidance to my personal goals as a breeder. I phone ML in California to verbalize my latest breeding master plan in hopes she agrees.

“Hi ML – I am headed to the airport to fly to NY for a family funeral. It all happened at the last minute.” “Will you be staying with SJ?” ML asks. “Yes, and I will be excited to see Tory and see how she has matured,” I add to the conversation. Tory is a lovely Golden Retriever with a wonderful pedigree that we gave to her three years ago. “Listen – remember the Goldens I awarded top honors to in Portland last month? I was wondering---they all have one dog as a common denominator.

I really love the style, and I think we should breed one of our bitches directly to him.”

There is a longer than normal pause and I already know the response. “Well, I’m afraid we will not get enough bone or decent fronts if we go directly back to him. It’s a shame we don’t have a bitch that is line bred on him and take her to our own stud dog, who is his double great-grandson,” ML offers, leaving me empty and meaningless in the conversation. “OK, well it was a thought and maybe something will work out.” The conversation is changed to home decorating projects, trees, Continued on page 74

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and the weather. We converse for a period of thirty-three minutes, say goodbye and I listen to National Public Radio’s Car Talk for the remaining forty-seven minutes.

“Welcome to Car Talk! We have a listener, Kerry, whose Boston condominium came with one unfortunate feature--a large crater in the parking lot that fills with water every time it rains. She is worried that driving through this ‘pit of despair’ every day is killing her Honda. Are those fears warranted, and does Kerry need the number for Vinny’s Late Night Concrete Services?”

I wonder if her Honda does DIE from the “pit of despair,” is she has appropriately prepared for the grieving process??? “What am I thinking?” I continue to listen--“Elsewhere…Vincent ‘inherited’ his daughter’s Jeep, along with its tendency to shake, rattle and DIE---above 2,000 RPM.” “What is with all this death and dying of cars?” I am feeling a bit nervous in my 2001 JEEP, not wanting to deal with its sudden roadside demise and the thought of missing UJ’s funeral is not sitting too well.

“Ben needs help convincing his girlfriend that cars are impervious to wind chill factors---especially German cars.

And, on Stump the Chumps, we find out if Tom and Ray helped lead Kathy’s son to victory in the Pinewood Derby--and, why they didn’t. All this, and lots more, on Car Talk.”

The bright, red, metal machine with one glowing button spits out a blue ticket, and reaching through Jeep’s window, I retrieve it. The wooden arm swings upward guiding me into the long-term airport parking lot. I have to turn off the radio---I shall never be afforded the luxury of knowing if Ben is able to convince his girlfriend that cars are impervious to wind chill. I park and head directly to the USAIR ticket counter. Not wanting to be stranded, either in Philadelphia or in Boston due to the current winter-weather travel advisory, I booked the flight from Newport News to Charlotte, and then onto Rochester.

The plane lands in Rochester, on time, despite blizzardlike conditions. Brother-in-Law Gregg (BILG) meets me at baggage claim. My black ballistic-nylon roll-on-garmentbag is the first to appear on the rotating conveyor belt.

We grab the bags and go to our waiting car. It is a short twenty-minute drive to Penfield. BILG parks the car in the garage and we enter the house directly into the kitchen through the garage door. SJ is like a Japanese Mother and I immediately remove my shoes before entering the house.

“I am so happy to see you,” SJ yells from several feet away, while continuing to walk in my direction, holding two large glasses of red wine. Tory, the Golden Retriever from our breeding, gently moves forward in anticipation of mutual recognition and affection. “WOW---she is looking really good! I silently think to myself, instantly wishing my sister had not spayed her. “Here---I know it is late. But, let’s sit down, have a glass or two, relax and plan tomorrow. Gregg!

What time do you think we should leave for UJ’s funeral in the morning?” She asks BILG, while turning in the opposite direction. “Well,” he responds, “the funeral starts at 11:00, it’s a two hour drive in good weather, so I would add another thirty minutes or so …Let’s plan on getting up at 6:30 AM, 74 Dog News

leaving no later than 8:00 AM---with the goal of arriving between 10:30 AM and 10:45 AM.” We all mutually agree upon the arranged schedule and I choose to go to bed at 11:56, after only one glass of wine. Tory watches my every move, as I walk from the kitchen to the hall. “Oh, by the way---I am probably going to need a Bloody Mary before I walk into the funeral. Why don’t we take a traveling container?” I plead, hoping SJ agrees. “Oh, yes – that’s a great idea. I have some mix, some pepper vodka--- and I will throw in a few stalks of celery for breakfast,” SJ adds while I proceed up the stairs. I unpack, arrange my funeral attire for quick access in the morning, access DROID and BM’s voice mail, “Goodnight, we will talk in the morning,” and go to sleep.

Getting a good night’s rest was the plan---not tossing, rolling and have several mini panic attacks throughout the night. Finally, at 4:12AM, I quietly proceed to the bathroom, drink a large glass of cold water, return to bed and spend the remaining two hours and eighteen minutes reading AKC Breed Standards on my IPAD. “I just love AKC’s Breed APP,” I say to the wall. Two weeks previously, I changed DROID’s alarm ring tone. Exactly at 6:30 AM, Adele warms my heart: When the rain is blowing in your face, And the whole world is on your case, I could offer you a warm embrace To make you feel my love.

When the evening shadows and the stars appear, And there is no one there to dry your tears, I could hold you for a million years To make you feel my love….

“Amazing – a song written and sung by Bob Dylan in 1997, also performed by Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Kelly Clarkson, is now bringing me to life this Thursday morning---sung by Adele. Simply amazing!” I say while tiptoeing to the bathroom for my funeral-morning shower and shave. I am the first to finish my morning routine. I proceed downstairs, make coffee, and take Tory out for a morning jaunt in the snow. Frozen flakes continue to pour from the sky, showing no signs of letting up. My inner child surfaces for a brief second or two, as I stick out my tongue and collect a few flakes for old times. Tory completes her morning duties, we enter the garage, I wipe off her feet with a towel hanging on the wall beside the kitchen door entrance, and we enter. I finish my first cup of coffee before either SJ or BILG appear. “OK – it is now 7:46 – we will leave at exactly 8:00 AM, and drive to Mount Morris to meet Devin and Wyatt,” SJ instructs. “Oh, perfect!” I had no idea Devin (my nephew--ND) and Wyatt (his son, my great-nephew---GNW---just a baby) would be joining us for the journey and the funeral. “Devin wanted to go and Dad has never seen Wyatt (his great-grandson). SJ adds, “I think it is wonderful, as I have never met Wyatt either. Also, after the funeral we are going to drive to Portville and see Grandmother (maternal). It’s her 94th birthday and I thought we would take her to dinner, before we return home,” SJ adds for even more enjoyment. “OMG – this sounds great!” I remark, taking great pleasure in knowing we have five generations alive in the family.

BILG organizes the car for the journey. I pack two of the three pints of Holly Springs Honey I brought from Virginia, one for my father and one for my grandmother. My bees were exceptionally productive this past year and I was excited to have the opportunity to share with family and more excited about impressing BigJ with my efforts.

At 8:21AM, we meet ND and GNW in the McDonald’s parking lot in Mount Morris. Collectively, we transport all essential baby stuff from one vehicle to the next. GNW is secured in his car seat, between me and SJ in the backseat, while BILG and ND navigate through the heavy snowfall to the funeral. Half way into the trip, I begin to panic ever Continued on page 78

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Health Regulations for Dog Importation: Should They Be Strengthened?

A t present, the dogs imported to this country each year are not monitored by any single Federal agency. Based on statistics extrapolated from limited importation data, the most recent estimate is 287,000 were imported in 2006. Given the growing popularity of importing dogs for resale or bringing them in for placement by rescue groups and animal shelters, it’s likely the number of imported dogs has risen since then. (Dogs also are imported, when people buy pets off of the internet or to use for commercial breeding; and, when soldiers return from the Middle East with a native dog.)

Health Regulations The health regulations for imported dogs are a joint effort between the United States Department of Agriculture-Animal Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). USDA-APHIS regulations focus on animal health issues that concern the welfare of dogs coming in by cargo and the prevention of health problems that could affect American agriculture. CDC regulations focus on the prevention of health problems that could affect public health. At present, both USDA– APHIS and CDC health regulations are determined by whether dogs are healthy and their country of origin rather than the reason for their importation.

USDA-APHIS Health Regulations “Health regulations for dog importation come under USDA’s authority. If a commercial airline carrier is transporting dogs for example, that carrier is regulated under the Animal Welfare Act. APHIS is the USDA agency responsible for enforcing the Animal Welfare Act, which focuses on ensuring that regulated animals receive humane care, treatment and handling,” USDA-APHIS Spokesperson David Sacks says.

Beyond the welfare of animals in transit, USDA-APHIS regulations aim to prevent dogs infested with certain species of Taenia tapeworm or screwworm from gaining entry because these parasites would adversely affect domestic livestock. Thus collies, shepherds and other dogs to be used with livestock are inspected and quarantined at the port of entry for a sufficient time to determine if they’re free of certain species of Taenia tapeworm that are not found in the U.S. The only exceptions are dogs imported from Canada, Mexico, and regions of Central America and the West Indies.

“The exception was made for these countries because they are most likely to have the same species of Taenia tapeworm as the U.S.,” Sacks says.

Likewise, dogs imported from countries where screwworm exists may enter the U.S. only if accompanied by a certificate

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stating they were inspected for screwworm and found free of it or were quarantined and treated until free of it. (See the USDA-APHIS Website page listed in the Sources section below for a listing of countries considered free of screwworm.)

USDA-APHIS does not require health screening prior to entry or evaluation and treatment for any kind of ticks or zoonotic infectious diseases. Zoonotic diseases are those transmitted across species: animal to human and human to animal.

CDC Health Regulations The CDC’s primary focus is on preventing dogs infected with the rabies virus or other diseases that can infect humans from gaining U.S. entry. Like USDA-APHIS, CDC does not require prior health screening, treatment for ticks or evaluation for other zoonotic infectious diseases.

Thus its regulations for dog importation depend upon whether the dog appears healthy upon arrival and if the dog’s country of origin is considered rabies endemic.

“To gain entry, dogs must have a rabies certificate proving they were fully vaccinated against the disease if they’re coming from a rabies endemic country. The only exception would be dogs brought in by researchers, who can get an exemption if rabies vaccination would interfere with their research,” says Julie R. Sinclair, MA, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, CDC Quarantine Veterinary Medical Officer.

“If dogs are imported from rabies endemic countries and aren’t fully vaccinated against the disease or are too young to be fully vaccinated, their owners must complete a rabies confinement agreement. In it, owners promise to confine their dogs for a specific period of time until they’re considered fully immunized against rabies. CDC tracks all dogs whose owners complete confinement agreements and notifies state and local authorities of the dogs’ entry in this country. As resources allow, local authorities may follow up in each instance.”

CDC Quarantine Station staff or one of its port authority partners— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or airline cargo staff —also sees any dog that doesn’t come in with a rabies certificate according to Sinclair.

“In these instances, we check the necessary documents and make sure the confinement agreement is completed and given to our quarantine station staff. They send it on to state authorities,” she says.

(While CDC has Federal regulations, each state has its own health regulations for importing dogs. Hawaii has the most strict regulations regarding rabies infected dogs because there have been no incidences of the disease on the islands.)

Despite the CDC’s regulations, some rabies infected dogs have been identified after they passed through a port of entry. The rabies incubation period can be as short as 10 days or as long as several months. Thus infected dogs may appear healthy when they arrive at a port of entry and still become symptomatic days or even weeks after being imported.

For example, a dog imported from Iraq by a U.S. soldier was diagnosed with rabies after it gained entry in June 2008. A dog from India was diagnosed with rabies after it flew through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and reached its owner in Alaska in March 2007.

A dog imported from Thailand by a U.S. resident was diagnosed with rabies by California Public Health Officials in June 2004. And a dog from Puerto Rico that was part of an animal rescue program was diagnosed with rabies after it was taken to a Massachusetts animal shelter to be adopted in May 2004.

“A rabies certificate is not required for dogs imported from countries considered rabies free. [See Table 3-14 below for a listing of countries considered rabies free.] For example, there are a lot of cases where animal shelters or rescue groups import dogs from the Caribbean, which is considered rabies free. We only learn of them if they appear unhealthy when they arrive at a port of entry. Then, we would be notified,” Sinclair says.

communicable diseases besides rabies. Usually, they were cases where the vector wasn’t present in this country. Because the tick or mosquito needed for disease transmission wasn’t present in the U.S., the disease wasn’t likely to be transmitted to another dog or human.

In those instances, the dogs gained entry after they were treated and healthy.”

Critics of CDC Regulations Importation of dogs into the United States: risks from rabies and other zoonotic diseases by J.H. McQuiston, T. Wilson, S. Harris, R.M. Bacon, S. Shapiro, I. Trevino, J. Sinclair, G. Galland, and N. Marano was published in 2007. (To read the entire paper, see the Sources section below for an online link.) In it, the authors point out CDC regulations were formulated in 1956 when international pet travel was uncommon and, despite being updated in 1983, still are not formulated to address today’s ever increasing, high volume importation of unvaccinated puppies for commercial resale or humane rescue.

For example, the authors note that the number of reports that CDC They also must be healthy received for unvaccinated dogs entering John F. Kennedy International “CDC regulations state that dogs must be healthy upon arrival at Airport doubled from 2003 to 2006, and reports of unvaccinated dogs a port of entry. No matter where they come from, tests may be required being imported into California increased by over 500% during the if they aren’t. Our port of entry partners notify us of any unhealthy dogs period 2001-2006. even if they’re coming from a rabies free country. If we’re called by a Of the 287,000 dogs imported in 2006, an estimated 25% were port of entry about a dog that came in dead or ill and there is reason either too young to be vaccinated or lacked proof of rabies vaccination. to believe the dog had or has an infectious disease, we would require a While the execution of confinement agreements was required for the necropsy or rabies testing.”

25%, enforcement of the agreements was problematic. The number According to Sinclair, most of the dogs that come in dead are either of imported puppies sold commercially before the end of the required very young puppies with problems related to shipping—hypothermia or confinement period is unknown, but over 4,000 confinement agreement hypoglycemia for example—or they were brachycephalic (snub-nosed) violations are known to have occurred in 2006 according to the authors. and most likely developed breathing issues.

This led them to conclude that unvaccinated dogs imported “We also have had instances where dogs came in with other from rabies endemic countries pose a risk for introducing foreign variants of the rabies virus in the U.S. (The canine variant rabies virus was Importation of dogs into the United States: Risks from rabies and other zoonotic diseases. McQuiston JH, Wilson considered eradicated in this country in 2006.

T, Harris S, Bacon RM, Shapiro S, Trevino I, Sinclair J, Galland G, Marano N. - http://www.pdfport.com/view/615520That year, the reported number of rabies cases importation-of-dogs-into-the-united-states-risks-from-rabies-and.html in dogs was 79 and they were caused by rabies United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Website: viruses circulating within wildlife, i.e. raccoon Animal and Animal Product Import: and skunk rabies virus variants. In other http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports.shtml parts of the world, however, bites from rabies Importing Pets and other Animals: infected dogs cause more than 50,000 human http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_pets.shtml deaths each year.)

Countries the USDA Considers to Be Affected with Screwworm: Because health screenings are not http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/equine/equine_import7day_sworm.shtml#ctbl required for importation, the authors also warn that imported dogs may be sources of exotic Proposed rule change to USDA’s dog importation regulations: or other ticks that carry animal or human http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2009-0053-0001 and http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2009-0053. infectious diseases not present in the U.S.; or they may carry insects or introduce infectious Centers for Disease Control Website: diseases that could adversely affect American Bringing a Dog into the United States: agriculture. Imported dogs also may be sources http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/dogs.html Cases of rabies reported in imported dogs: of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5739a3.htm as well as Toxocara intestinal parasites, all of Rabies Confinement Agreement: which could be contracted by humans.

Sources:

http://www.cdc.gov/animalimportation/pdf/dog-import.pdf

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so slightly. The treacherous road conditions, combined with the stress of the funeral, begin to take hold. I take comfort in knowing that I have a Bloody-Mary-breakfast awaiting my arrival---before walking into the church.

We arrive at WC Baptist church parking lot at 10:37 AM. I am relieved knowing I have fifteen minutes or so to enjoy breakfast, before facing my father and family.

“SJ – you all go ahead with Baby GNW. I am going to stay here and enjoy a Bloody Mary before I go in. Where did you pack the container?” I ask in desperation. SJ looks directly into my eyes and says not a word. “You forgot breakfast?” “I’m sorry – I was in such a hurry,” she says with a sigh. Knowing I have to buck up and deal with the situation, I step out of the car, put on my black overcoat, my black gloves and my black hat, and follow the others into the church. I enter. Ahead I spot UJ’s two eldest sons, who are waiting in line to greet attendees. I panic, scan the room, and head to the men’s room immediately to my right. Too nervous to pee, I toss cold water onto my face, take a deep breath, and stare into the mirror. “You can do this, just stand up straight--- don’t worry it’s going to be OK,” I tell myself in the mirror while also noticing a large white hair sticking out of my left ear. I manage to grab the sucker, pull and take comfort in knowing that all my ancestors and relatives, whom I have not seen in thirty years, will not be staring at it.

SJ politely waits for me and we enter the chapel together. Heads turn from every direction, wondering who the man is with SJ. “Who is that with BIGJ’s daughter?

Is that Jocey’s new husband? No, that’s Mike, BIGJ’s youngest son, UJ’s nephew--- the Dog Judge.” I hear whispered comments from every direction. UJ’s two sons, my first cousins, welcome me with open embraces.

“Thank you for coming---it means more than you know.”

COUSINK shares, while COUSING nods in agreement. SJ and I proceed down the aisle. The chapel is small, simple, and approximately one hundred or so people have gathered in pews on both sides of the aisle. A large rectangular box, holding UJ, waits, directly in front of the pulpit. Wishing I had consumed at least a quart of the breakfast concoction, I move forward, clinging to SJ. In unison, we arrive at the casket. SJ is moved to tears. I feel a huge lump in my throat and suppress the need to turn around and run. I evaluate UJ’s body in slow motion. For the life of me, it could be my father lying in the box, they look so much alike---the deep set eyes, the same pattern of hair, the same large nose with open nostrils, defined cheek bones, strong jaw, same color--- OMG!!--- You would think I am evaluating a breed standard! I collect myself, turn towards the back of the church and acknowledge UJ’s two daughters ---COUSINS and COUSIND. COUSINS runs forward, grabs me around the waist, burying her head into my stomach. “I can’t believe you came. I can’t believe you came!” COUSINS repeats several times while sobbing in my arms. SJ begins to speak with COUSIND. “COUSIND, I am so sorry for your loss. Where is COUSIND2? Why is he not here with your other brothers?” SJ asks. In78 Dog News

tuitively, I sense that COUSIND2 is not a topic to be discussed and I move my shoulder into SJ’s side in an attempt to get her to shut up. “He could not be here.” COUNSIND sheepishly replies. “But why not?

He should be attending his own father’s funeral.” SJ continues pushing the conversation. I hit her a little harder. She is numb to my subtle attacks from behind. “Just tell me---WHY is he not here? There is no good excuse,” my sister relentlessly continues. At this point, COUSIND leans forward and whispers in my sister’s ear, loud enough for me to hear. “He is incarcerated!” With this said, I grab sis by the arm, together with COUSINS, and we walk to our pew--the seventh row back, on the left hand side, facing the church alter---and take our seats. COUSINS slides into the pew in front of ours and begins chatting away as the remaining guests enter. “Are you coming to the luncheon after the service?” COUSINS asks. “Yes, after the graveside service, we will meet you there,” I share, while COUSINS rattles on with SJ. I look around to see if I can identify any other relatives, based on family-specific traits. I spot three other first cousins---all sisters---sitting three pews forward and to our right. I search for my father’s sister, my AUNTIEM. (Yes, I actually have an AUNTIEM!) She is nowhere to be found. AUNTIEM was an active Collie enthusiast during the seventies and eighties, and as a young boy, I traveled to many dog shows with her and her husband. “COUSINS, have you seen AUNTIEM? Is she going to be here?” I sincerely ask.

“COUNSINS rises in the pew, bends over, leaning in my direction and proclaims, “I hope to hell not--She was here last night for visiting hours---crying hysterically. She tried to crawl into the casket with Dad and almost flipped the coffin. Thank God the boys were close by to catch the whole thing just as it started to tip…before Dad rolled out on the floor!!!”

SJ and I sit in total shock and disbelief. “Are you @&#^!%@# serious?” I blurt out, seriously wishing I had arrived sooner to witness such a display of unconditional love.

The chapel doors are closed and the service begins. COUSINS returns to the front row, seated next to her two daughters. The door is reopened and my father BIGJ appears with his girlfriend F4HDOI. I subtly nod in his direction. He seems pleasantly shocked by my presence. The two of them enter the same pew in which we are seated. F4HDOI enters first and sits closest to me. BIGJ sits on the very far end, next to BILG, SJ and GNW. The preacher, PastorLC, begins the service. BIGJ takes his great-grandson from SJ--holding him tight in his arms. I focus on PastorLC, the simple sanctuary, and the assorted rectangles of colored glass that define the church windows.

“UJ was a good man, an honest man and a hardworking man. Everyone, who knew UJ, knew him to be kind, funny and full of life……” The preacher went on for several minutes about UJ’s character, his professional accomplishments, his children, grand-

children, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters… but, he never mentioned AUNTIEM crawling into the casket. During the service, a DVD is on continuous loop sharing images of UJ’s life. I enjoyed watching the vintage images and reconnecting with my AUNTR – UJ’s deceased wife. AUNTR was very Marliyn Monroe-ish. She wore the tightest of sweaters.

She had the most lovely, large pointed breasts, and her lips were full and always painted the most perfect shade of bright red. Yes, I truly loved AUNTR, and it somewhat disappoints me when AUNTR’s image suddenly disappears from the pulpit and is replaced by another woman’s picture. I do not know who she is, but she is sitting, very much alive, in the front row.

I tap F4HDOI, my father’s girlfriend on the shoulder, and inquire, “Who is that woman sitting in the front row, next to COUSIND?” “That’s your UJ’s fiancé.” “There is so much I do not know and there is so much I really do not care to know,” I mentally ponder.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, if you would rise and join me in singing hymn Number 147, How Great Thou Art. And, for your viewing pleasure, just follow along on the giant screen behind me. The lyrics will be displayed momentarily, so there will be no need to struggle with your hymnals.” PastorLC says, filled with joy in his heart.

Singing begins to fill the church and the words come to life on the big screen.

“O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

I am somewhat overcome by a slight OBE (out of body experience) and the giant screen---filled with the How Great Thou Art lyrics---is suddenly alive with a red bouncing ball. PastorLC transforms himself into the image of Mitch Miller and I feel myself be drawn into the need to Sing Along With Mitch. The bright red ball bounces along each word, each syllable of How Great Thou Art with the actual beat and rhythm of the song. It is karaoke of faith promoting musical literacy to the mass believers. “I am loving this indeed!” I hear the others faintly in the background continue to sing: Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art.

Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

The Red Bouncing Ball pulls me further into its spell. Mitch Miller from the pulpit with Doris Day at the keyboard and I bring it home with: Gonna take a sentimental journey Gonna set my heart at ease Gonna make a sentimental journey To renew old memories Continued on page 82

Cindi & Tallie

on the move in 2013 Tallie has Multiple Specialty Best In Show Wins & Group Placements

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Got my bag, got my reservation Spent each dime I could afford Like a child in wild anticipation Long to hear that “All aboard!”

Seven - that’s the time we leave, at seven I’ll be waitin’ up for heaven Countin’ every mile of railroad track That takes me back Never thought my heart could be so yearny Why did I decide to roam?

Gotta take that sentimental journey Sentimental journey home My nephew nudges my right shoulder, bringing me back to reality and to PastorLC’s closing prayer. Each pew is excused, one at time. The exodus starts from the back and proceeds forward to pay last respects to UJ and the family.

The usher excuses our row and I wait for father to come forward. Together, we silently move towards UJ. Dad stops for several minutes and stares quietly at UJ. I rest my right hand as a small gesture of support and love. We exit to the left, pay respects to the immediate family and proceed to the Maple Grove Cemetery for the Final Resting Place. Upon departing the Baptist church, BigJ shares; “Did you see your COUSINV sitting directly in front of us with your two other COUSINS?” “Actually, no I did not. I had no idea who they were,” I respond. “Well, you would never recognize her today, but years ago, she was a knock out! She made a good living off pole dancing. She was the best in the industry,” Father informs me, while moving directly to his vehicle, leaving me exiting the Baptist church, dumbfounded.

We all support the family at the graveside service. SJ and I make an extra effort in the blowing, freezing snow to clean off our grandparents graves, before proceeding to the American Legion for the after funeral luncheon.

BIGJ attempts to be fatherly, introducing me to his war-hero buddies, family, and friends as his son, the Dog Judge and Bee Keeper. Relatives and old friends strike up various conversations--- from “Can you get me a real good deal on a purebred dog?”---to--- “We haven’t seen you on TV in the past six years---You must not be getting too many assignments these days---You slowin’ down?---Your Dad tells us your partner is an attorney ---Wow!---How did you manage that?”

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the parking lot and then drive ten miles to Grandmother’s condo. I take everyone to dinner to celebrate Grandma’s birthday---along with her boyfriend who is ten years younger. GO GRANDMA! The drive back to Penfield is long and tiring and once we arrive, I go directly to bed.

I sleep until 7:30 AM. SJ and BILG have gone to work. The snow continues to fall at a steady pace and my sister’s driveway is in serious need of plowing. Since I cannot run for my morning cardio work out, I will shovel the driveway. I find the necessary tools in the garage, dress for the occasion and let Tory, the Golden Retriever, outside while I work. For four steady hours, I scrape, push, lift, toss, pull, and slide heavy wet snow.

With every break I take, I watch Tory run, roll, toss and play in the cold mess. I marvel at her beauty, her balance, her lovely topline, her dark eyes, her wonderful expression, her coat color, and her gentle, loving nature.

I proceed to shovel more snow and DROID vibrates in my pocket. “Hi! It’s ML – How did the funeral go?” “Crazy as all hell---sort of like Twin Peaks meets Sordid Lives,” I declare.

ML chuckles. “I am currently outside shoveling snow and watching Tory play. You know she really turned out to be a truly beautiful bitch,” I add. “It’s a shame,” ML responds and continues with, “You know how I said we needed just the right bitch to breed back into the line you admire so much. She has the perfect pedigree---a granddaughter of the dog you admire so much!

It would be the perfect breeding.” “Well, she is in a loving home and she gets the best care. I can’t think about it.” “Glad you are OK. I was worried.

Be careful with all your shoveling and give your sister my love.” “Thanks ML---will talk soon.” I place DROID back in my coat pocket, finish shoveling, and Tory and I move indoors for relaxation.

I spend two hours reviewing new breed standards on my IPAD. DROID vibrates signaling another incoming call. “Hello SJ” “How is your day going?” She inquires. “All is good. Your driveway is clear, Tory has spent most of the day playing outdoors and now I am relaxing, studying my new breed standards.” “Wonderful---BILG will be home in twenty minutes and I will be home in approximately one hour. We are taking you to a local tavern for drinks and dinner tonight.” “OK, I will be ready---Thanks---See you soon---Bye--Love ya!”

SJ, BILG and I fight the continuous blowing snow and find comfort in the cozy, local tavern.

A table is not available upon our arrival and we take position at the bar. As regulars, they strike up conversations with the bartender and a couple of the wait staff. All three of us order draft beers and SJ also selects a gaming card from a small holder on the bar. “What are you doing?”

I ask. “Playing a game for money. See that screen up there---you select numbers. You can choose two, four, six, etc. The more you choose, the more you pay. I always play our birthday (We are born on the same day, three years apart.) and the kid’s birthday.

Every ten minutes, they roll new numbers. If your numbers match, you win money.” I watch as the timer on the screen counts down to the next game.

The new game numbers start to roll. “29, 60, 11, 23….I WON! Gregg – quick check the ticket and see how much I won.” “You won fifty-four dollars!”

“That was easy,” I remark. “Next game we will both play.” SJ coaches me on filling out my card. I choose six numbers, double something I don’t understand, and pay for some other chance to roll a second time.

“Come on, let’s see our numbers!” my sister shouts.

The numbers roll---once--- twice---three times--and when they eventually stop, SJ is a winner again.

Two of my numbers are selected, paying nothing in return.

“Henderson party of three your table is ready.”

We are ushered into the dining area and seated in a cozy booth. Another round of drafts are ordered along with our meals. The three of us continue to relax and decompress from yesterday’s bizarre, stressful funeral. We reflect on family, our longevity, our strong breeding stock, our strong work ethic and the fact that we have been very fortunate at times and sometimes extremely lucky. “Lucky, SJ, you are just like Dad, put down a dollar and take home fifty. Just look at tonight. You walk in and win immediately.

BILG tells me you win every time you come here and every time you go to the track or the casino.” “Well, I win a little here and a little there.” “Oh, by the way – I spoke with ML from California this afternoon. She told me to give you her love and she was thrilled to hear how beautiful Tory looked. And, she wanted me to thank you for taking such great care of her.” “Awwwwwwh, that is so sweet.” “Oh, and speaking of luck or should I say bad luck---Tory’s pedigree is one of kind and is the perfect match to take back to Robby, our most recent male Champion.

I had no idea she was going to turn out as beautiful as she has, and my only regret is that she is spayed. We now wish we could have bred her,” I share. “Wow –I guess your luck is really bad,” my sister says while taking a sip of her draft beer. I, on the other hand, want to reach across the table and whack her a good one. “Guess what---the odds are in your favor tonight.” “What do you mean?” “Well, I told you I was going to spay Tory, but I never did. If you want to breed her---go ahead and we will make it happen.” Tears begin to swell in the corners of my eyes…tears of joy, tears of promise and tears of something new, as I visualize the perfect Golden Retriever. Wherever I go, whether it is to judge, exhibit, or apparently even to attend a family funeral, I am in constant search of the perfect combination that will lend support and guidance to my personal goals as a breeder. After dinner, we arrive home, I say goodnight, and immediately go upstairs. I phone ML in California, thankful for my sentimental journey back home.

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b a bbling It’s All About People...

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together- and of course the girls loved whenever they had a litter of puppies to play with.

Just another example of how this sport can be a blessing at times.

And the Tartan outfits became their uniforms, worn at every show. Summer or winter!

The rest of this story has nothing to do with dogs!

The girls were 5 mornings a week picked up outside their home by bus, in order to give their poor mother some breathing space, to spend the day at a Day Center.

Always the same bus driver, but even bus drivers need holidays, so a replacement was hired…

As part of the regular driver’s instructions: He decided to play the newcomer a prank: “At your last stop there are 3 girls, one wears an apron and is a little older than the others.

She is a little harder to get on board, but just make sure they all get on!”

And that’s exactly what happened. The two youngest calmly climbed into the bus, while the third exactly as he was warned, protested saying: “I’m the Mother, I’m the Mother.”

I understand, the driver replied, picked her up, lifted her into a seat and immediately closed the door and drove off…

Driving all the way to the Day Center to the music of a lady screaming into his ears: “I’m the Mother. Let me get off this bus!”

Proudly he arrived at the destination with a complete set of passengers!

Sadly I do not know his final fate- or the regular driver’s punishment, but probably due to my weird sense of humor, I still think this is a funny- and true- story!

And if you ever meet Petter, he can fill you in!

Another of my favorites is about Margit! A well known breeder of English Cockers, a spinster who lived for and with her dogs. And do you remember the one-legged lady with 126 Fox Terriers I wrote about a long time ago- she was Margit’s sister…

Margit was more famous for the long and complicated names she gave her dogs than for their quality, although they had wonderful temperaments.

Her original business was hiring out special outfits like wedding gowns, formal wear for men, etc., but her business went down the drain due to complaints about DOG HAIR! Anyway, Margit was a lovely elderly lady, a little hunchbacked, with a pretty little very, very wrinkled face- on which there always was a smile- apart from when she lost in the

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show ring. And she always wore those funny looking hats...

Margit did not drive, went everywhere by train.

Once heading for a show in Lyngdal, half way between Oslo and Stavanger, she took the overnight train, which meant she would arrive at her destination at approximately 3 am.

She was expected by a local lady, another character, Klara, who had told her to just take a taxi and that the station master would point her in the right direction. Which he did-pointed to the house in question- and left on his bike!

So little Margit and her 2 dogs walked up to the door, rang the doorbell several times before it’s finally opened, by a lady who with a hysterical scream slammed the door in her face!

Margit could hear her locking it properly, still screaming, but could not understand what the hell had happened!

This was of course before the blessed cell phones, but fortunately Margit had visited Klara before, so she and the dogs trampled down the road about a mile and a half– fortunately it was late spring so it was not totally dark.

When Klara heard what happened, she was naturally angry and upset and certainly going to call the taxi lady in the morning and tell her off!

Which she did. But before she got a chance to open her mouth, the taxi lady screamed: “I’ve seen her! I’ve seen her! She knocked on my door at 3 o’clock this morning- and as those who have seen her before have told: She had 2 dogs with her! I immediately called the hospital and Olaf (her husband) was fine, I have to get hold of my children!!!!”

Then Klara understood it all: There was a myth that a witch, burnt at the stake in medieval times, was still haunting the village. She was always seen accompanied by 2 dogs- and whenever she knocked on your door-always in the middle of the nightit was to warn you about her revenge and that someone in your family would die that night!!!

As a strange coincidence the taxi lady’s husband had suffered a heart attack and taken to hospital the previous day!

Needless to say: When Klara told her the whole story she was relieved, but naturally very embarrassed.

Margit, however, who had been mistaken for a witch, thought this was the funniest thing that had happened to her ever and for the rest of the weekend, sharing her story with us all, could hardly stop laughing-although the fact that both her dogs were placed down the line, helped for a while…

What would life be if we did not have a sense of humor???

And if you keep your eyes and ears open there is plenty to laugh about….

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Hoogstraten Celebrates The show of Hoogstraten had its 40th edition later as usual in the year.

The reason why this show needs to change its date every two years, has to do with the show of Gent, that takes place every two years. As there is no show in Gent this year, the show can be held in February, but when Gent has a show, it needs to take place in January.

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owever, on the closing date to enter a dog, there was panic in the committee, as only 1200 dogs were entered. That would be a complete disaster as last year the show had 1764 entries. The organizers were forced to postpone the closure date with a few extra days. At the end they had an entry number of 1619 dogs. I wonder seriously where this evolution will end. Which show will have the courage to be the first to say, “the closure date is the closure date, and every dog that is entered after the closure date will not be accepted�. That is in my opinion the only possibility to stop this evolution. This phenomenon is not typical for Belgian shows, but counts for a lot of shows in Europe, and probably in the world. We have to keep in mind that the organizations need time to control the entry fees, compile the catalog, and are busy with everything a show demands. Even now a lot of organizations have already shortened the time between the closure date 88 Dog News

and the show itself. It is incorrect to think that now that we can enter a dog online via the website of the show and pay with credit cards, nothing more needs to be done. I can well imagine the panic that was caused when only 1200 dogs were entered at first.

If the closing date would not have been postponed, judges had to be canceled, and there would not be enough income to cover the expenses already made.

23 judges were invited, six from Belgium, and nine from other countries from Europe, and they came from as far as Gibraltar. As I could not find any statistics in the catalog, I cannot tell you the number of nationalities of the exhibitors. But Hoogstraten is close to the border of Holland, and automatically attracts many dogs from over the border. But not only Holland, but France and Germany as well were very well represented. And even dogs from the UK were in competition. In order to celebrate its 40th edition, an extra prize was given to every 40th dog in the

catalog. Although the catalog was nicely made, I missed the statistics and also a link to the website of the club. That should absolutely be arranged by next time, because exhibitors keep their catalogs in order to look up things, in the first place, contact data. Saturday was not that busy as only 726 dogs had to be judged, the Shepherds group, the Terriers, the Pointers, Retrievers and Sighthounds. The halls of Hoogstraten are very spacious with big rings, and that is why Saturday gave a very quiet impression.

Sunday on the other hand, was much more busy, but no judge had too many dogs to judge on that day. The setup of the main ring was quite inventive, there was only one exit passing through the trade stand of the main sponsor. The entrance of the main ring was on the opposite side, and there was only one. The result was a main ring wherein it was comfortable working for the press people, as visitors could not just jump in to take photos too. Contrary

Its 40th Edition to other shows, where the main ring is covered with carpet, Hoogstraten has a main ring covered with carpet tiles. Very inventive! If dogs and puppies in particular, have an accident in the main ring, the infected tiles are removed and replaced by clean ones. All this is a matter of seconds before the ring looks like new again. This is a very hygienic solution.

On most shows it is common to place only three dogs on the podium, or four, but Hoogstraten chose to place five. And all five went home with a stylish souvenir made of crystal. This is of course expensive, but it is very much appreciated by the winners.

As told before, Saturday was quiet also for the judges, and there were hardly any big numbers to mention. Mr. Eberhardt Jochen from Germany had the highest score, 66 dogs. But three judges from the UK had nice entries too. They were judging on Saturday only. Mr. Keith Young judged the setters and the pointers and had a nice number of 30 Irish Setters.

Mr. Coddington did the Labradors, 55, while Mr. Hird A., judged the 40 Golden Retrievers. It looks like in Belgium the Labradors have become again more popular than the Golden Retrievers.

Sunday was much more busy. More than 200 dogs extra, makes a big difference, and that counts also for the judges. Mr. Jan Coppens from the Netherlands had only 52 dogs to judge, but amongst them a nice number of Dalmatians, 21. Mrs. Elizabeth Gonzalez from Gibraltar, was in a similar situation. She had 60 entries, including a nice number of 32 Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Mr. Horst Kliebenstein from Germany took

all the Pinschers and Schnauzers for his account and finished with 57 dogs in his ring. Mrs. Miriam Vermeire from Belgium had 35 Bulldogs to judge, a nice score in relation to the total number of entries of the show.

That counts too for the 50 French Bulldogs that showed up to be judged by Belgium’s famous all rounder, Mr. Norman Deschuymere. He had the third best score of the weekend, 107 entries. Mrs. Petra Schultheiss cared for the 50 Swiss Mountain breeds, while Mrs. Claudia Kleisters took all the Dachshunds for her account.

Both ladies were invited from Germany. Another Belgian judge with a nice score, but who only judged on Sunday, was Mr. Paul D’hooge. He had 51 great Danes and 27 Leonbergers. Mr. Jochen Eberhardt had another busy day. His 83 entries for Sunday included 32 Newfoundlanders and 20 Rottweilers. Together with Saturday he had the best score of the weekend, no less than 149 dogs. Mr. Zidar Miroslav, from Slovenia, came very close to that number with a final score 119 for the whole weekend. He had the best single day score for Sunday with 87 dogs, all belonging to group 2.

Mr. Walter Van Den Broek, the club’s secretary, has one of the longest services in the committee, and is a judge too. For this special occasion, the 40th edition of the show, he was granted the honor to judge the best in show. All group winners from Saturday came back for the finals on Sunday. All 10 dogs needed to be placed, something that gives me mixed feelings.

Nobody likes to have a number 10 in front of him, order number 9 or 8 or 7. They all won their group and had a number 1 in front of them. I prefer to place only three

on the podium and leave the rest ex aequo. I will start my final lineup with number three, the 4-year-old Bloodhound “Hector of Lufon Royal Pride”, handled and owned by De Vadder Fonnie, who entered him in Champion Class with 6 other competitors. Mr. Jan Coppens was his judge in the ring, while his group judge was Mr. Eberhardt Jochen. The Swiss White Shepherd “Guanche of Lunalegacy”, came along with his mistress Mrs. Melody Gason, from France. He won his breed on Saturday under judge Horst Kliebenstein.

Mrs. Myriam Vermeire awarded him Best of Group.

Guanche is a champion too, a bitch, almost 6 years. It was no surprise to me to see the Weimaraner finish on the highest podium. Mr. Van Den Broek likes this breed a lot. Seven were entered for the show and were also judged by Mr. Eberhardt Jochen. His choice went to “Grey Classics I Kick Azz”, a champion male, bred and owned by Edwin and Kristina Lenaerts from Belgium, and a little over three years old. Mr. Eberhardt Jochen was the group judge too. On Sunday, when he needed to come back for BIS, he was not handled by his owner, but by another professional handler, and didn’t look very comfortable on the podium without his master.

After all he felt comfortable enough to win the finals, the ultimate honor, best in show!

Next year the show will be held in January, only one week after new year. Let us hope that the weather will not cause problems. And enter your dog well in time! By the end of December you will run out of money anyway, buying all the presents for Christmas.

It is better to enter your dog prior to your shopping.

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would seem potentially to pose grave dangers from the point of view of American show goers.

And finally what does “under the terms, conditions, agreements and understanding under previous policy,” actually mean? Does it mean that if people such as British judges were not approved ‘under previous policies’, they will not be eligible to qualify for the 80% concession that is now apparently being granted to everyone else?

SPECIAL PLEADING Let me then turn to the ‘special pleading’. In the UK, because of the fact that shows are so large and thus specialist judges are by far the most common, there is at the moment only one judge who is approved to judge every breed at championship level. Indeed there are only a small handful of judges who are approved to adjudicate all of the breeds in any individual group at Challenge Certificate level. For that reason, and perhaps because TKC considers that breed competition is far more important than group competition anyway, people are approved to judge at group level without necessarily having been approved at championship show level to judge all of the breeds in the group.

The AKC policy as it has been written up to the present, seems to me to have been very favourably disposed towards those countries which, because they have small shows, have to approve judges pretty well willy-nilly, to judge almost everything in sight. If your average all breed points shows has say 400 dogs entered then you clearly have to have judges that are approved for a large number of breeds to make the whole thing viable.

If on the other hand your average championship (points) show, as in the UK, numbers around 8,000 dogs then you can get by in approving far fewer multi-breed judges at championship level. What many kennel clubs forget in framing their rules for visiting judges, is that in the UK there is a very large number of people who have a vast amount of experience of judging at open show level and are probably far more experienced in many of those breeds than some of the judges from other countries; namely from those countries which organise much smaller shows but call them ‘championship level shows’ and therefore their judges have ‘championship level approval’.

AN EXAMPLE NEAR TO HOME Take the writer (me) as an example of this and look simply at the Terrier Group. I have been judging dogs in the UK at championship level since 1967. I am currently approved to judge eighteen terrier breeds at points shows.

(Had I not believed that it was right to give up taking on new breeds during my ten year period as Vice Chairman

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and then Chairman of TKC, I might possibly by now be approved for far more breeds than that – but that’s as may be.) I have been judging the Terrier Group at championship level since 1974. I have judged the Terrier Group at Crufts twice, at the UK National Terrier Club (Britain’s version of Montgomery County) and also at the FCI World Dog Show. Even in the terrier breeds for which I am not yet approved at championship level in the UK, I have judged an average of 175 each at open show level. There are other terrier judges in virtually the same position as me in the UK. Yet none of us would be approved to judge the Terrier Group at even the smallest of AKC points shows in the USA. Judges from other much smaller dog owning countries however, are approved to judge almost anything they like! Does this really make sense?

A FRESH LOOK NEEDED It would seem to me that the AKC ought to take another and completely fresh look at this entire policy.

What ought to be important to it, in my view, is that whatever it comes up with, the system should be fair all round. Firstly it should be fair to American judges and to American dog exhibitors. It certainly ought not to allow foreign judges with less experience and less training than American judges to be approved for breeds or groups that American judges themselves would not be permitted to judge. For that reason it is good to see that at the same meeting, the AKC Board instructed Staff to “explore options for allowing AKC judges to adjudicate the group without being approved for all the breeds within that group due to the Board’s conclusion that the AKC currently is facing a shortage of multiple Group Judges.” This report was to: “include an analysis of the effect if judges were approved to judge a group based upon that individual being approved for breeds comprising 80% of the entries in that group.”

FAIR ALL ROUND? As well as being fair to American judges, surely whatever policy is eventually decided upon should also be clear, easily understood and should take into account the real experience and training of the individual judges involved. It should not, whatever the motivation, be designed to treat all foreign judges as being equal – something they clearly are not! After all, the main protection should be for the American dog fancy, irrespective of the politics or wishes of globe trotting international judges. In my view it is doubtful if the latest AKC pronouncements on the subject fit the bill on many of these fronts if indeed they do so on any of them at all! But then I am, without a doubt, biased!

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The Colorado Federation of Dog The Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs, Inc. was formed in 2002 to help provide legislators with a source of information about purebred dogs, and to offer input concerning legislation affecting dog owners in Colorado.

CFDC earned AKC awards in 2011 and 2013 for its outstanding service as a state federation and for its contributions to community education.

By Cindy Vogels and Linda Hart

Kris Helgeson with her Am Staff Service Dog, Wyatt, outside the Capitol.

Representative Kathleen Conti escorted to lunch by two Bouviers led by owner Jan Murayama.

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Senator David Balmer with Bloodhound Deputy, Radar, and Elbert County Officer and Handler, Frank Hurst.

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ednesday, March 6 was officially declared Dog Days at the Colorado Capitol in Denver, CO. Spearheaded by CFDC Legislative Liaison, Linda Hart, this proactive group planned a variety of events to enhance legislators’ knowledge of canine activities, and help foster the importance of purebred dogs in our lives.

With the help of lobbyist Dan Anglin, 6 dogs were presented to legislators on the floors of the House and Senate. A unanimous proclamation was passed by the legislators recognizing the contributions of kennel clubs and dog fanciers to the welfare, care, responsible ownership and training of dogs in the state of Colorado.

Old English Sheepdog, Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect, a Colorado native, was also honored for his Reserve Best In Show win at the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club show; “Swagger,” was an instant hit with legislators.

Legislators were invited to a buffet lunch, held at a church across the street from the Capitol Building. The guest legislative speakers for the event, Representative

Vizsla, Tok, with owner, Tad Walden, on the way from the Capitol to the luncheon.

Kathleen Conti and Senator Lois Tochtrop, caught a ride to the luncheon in a cart drawn by two Bouviers, led by owner Jan Murayama.

Plenty of Federation volunteers and their dogs were on hand to meet and greet, and received an enthusiastic reception. Interaction fostered a better understanding of how purebred dogs and dog breeders and fanciers contribute to the community. Service dogs, therapy dogs, and search and rescue police dogs were there, along with AKC and UKC champions, agility and obedience dogs. Information booths included: AKC, AKC Canine Health Foundation, National Animal Interest Alliance, Canine Companions for Independence, Weld County 4H Club, Friends of Retired Greyhounds, and numerous individual breed education booths.

Then, it was back across the street for more visiting with staff and legislators. All went home tired and happy with the day’s events. For more information about Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs, go to www. codogfederation.org.

CFDC President, Doug Johnson, with OES, Swagger, on the way to the Capitol ceremony.

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he passing of Bettie Krause saddens all of us who knew her. She was a good friend to DOG NEWS and a strong supporter of ours through the years. Together with her husband Al, Gene and I spent some very happy days both at dog shows and away from the shows as well. She had been ill the past several years and was not around the shows that much but her presence was still felt whenever Al judged. She was a dear and trustworthy person who made all of our lives more meaningful and I am grateful for having known her and having been able to call her my friend.

Well Alan Kalter certainly scored one of the more impressive Board election wins in the modern history of AKC. Elected to the Board on the first ballot by 60 votes more than his nearest challenger, Alan was the only person elected on that ballot. This set the tone for the rest of the election as Harvey Wooding--a veritable unknown-- was elected on the second ballot and Carl Ashby and Lee Arnold on the third ballot. Carl’s win was something of an anomaly to me since he and Alan were and remain on opposite sides of the fence. Indeed some people had labeled this election as an Alan versus Carl fight. From where I sit I could never have voted for Carl but that’s me. Alan was later in the afternoon elected Board Chairman-unanimously this time due in no part to his early overwhelming victory whilst Bill Newman was elected Vice-Chairman not so unanimously I am told. I believe that due to some of the people who so strongly supported Alan one will see a trend toward stronger Delegate Committee input in the Board and Staff areas and lesser input coming out of the Boardroom. That’s too bad from where I sit and is one of the reasons I did not support Kalter’s reelection as Board Chairman. That he certainly should have been and was re-elected to the Board was a given as far as I was concerned.

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The Delegates also approved the motion to change the By-laws and permit Agility Clubs to become Member Clubs. An important and good idea which was strongly supported by DOG NEWS but with the proviso that before this happened the entire Delegate Body should be restructured. The motion in reality put the horse before the cart but this advice was ignored by the Delegate Body— for a change— as they looked to the short term advantages and not to the long time consequences of this vote. That’s not too unusual for them--look at the past reactions to the attempts to increase registration which fell on Delegate deaf ears.

The Delegates also turned down the attempt to reduce meetings to three days instead of four and were right in this instance as far as I am concerned since the way the motion was presented the reality was that it was a longer meeting time than now exists.

As for Crufts, what is there to say about a dog event with over 20,000 exhibits, 146,000 paying spectators and a “zillion” concessionaires? The Crufts announcers kept on referring to the show as the greatest dog show in the world. Well that’s a viewpoint well worth considering since one must ask how does one

measure greatness? In terms of size of entries and spectators or in terms of presentation and quality of dogs competing or a series of other unnamed factors? Or a combination of all of the above. Personally I love Crufts although it took me years of going there to understand it. It’s certainly not your ordinary dog show for sure. It takes virtually all day long to watch one breed so that the student of a particular breed may be limited in seeing and studying other breeds. A walk through of breeds usually results in frustration as some of the classes can have very few exhibits of quality and walking around can be a hit or miss basis causing the watcher to think there is little quality in the breed whereas if you see the right classes at the right time you may see some terrific exhibits-some not presented in the American fashion but terrific nonetheless. So you have your choice over the four days-sit and watch one or two breeds or walk around and visit the concession stands and watch a class or two of a breed.

I have solved that four-day problem basically as follows--I treat each day differently. Terrier and Hound -- which was the first day this year and will be the second day in

2014--is normally divided between two Halls-one and two with Hall two having most of the breeds I want to concentrate on in a fairly small concentrated area. Fortunately for me, Skyes are there too and are usually after Irish so I can get to see many other terrier breeds in that area. As for Skyes I only watched the dogs and the pup which was awarded the Reserve ticket to the dog which eventually won the dog ticket and the Breed and the Group was a smasher for the States I thought anyways. Their Skyes are so different than ours and the Scandinavian ones it’s hard to evaluate them but the winning Skye had a nice record in the UK and for what they like was a good representative of the breed. More on that to come. I was able to cruise around and see a good number of other breeds but truly in meaningless classes until much later in the day when things had calmed down and I concentrated on Welsh and Westies— the latter being won by a Canadian dog and the former an American exhibit. And by the time those two breeds were over and I had made courtesy visits to the terriers in Hall Two and visited a stand or two or three it was time for the Groups to begin.

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I had heard that the arena where the Groups were being held had been redone last year and was I ever pleasantly surprised at seeing what improvements were made. The dramatic star-filled Crufts wall was the piece de resistance and all in all a flair for the dramatic prevailed. First group was the terrier group won by the Skye as I mentioned above. Personally I would have had a tough time coming to that conclusion but I somewhat understood the result as the body language I got from the Judge was that he was hell bent upon putting up a British bred exhibit since a great number of the breed winners were either Norwegian or American bred and or sired. And after all where did terriers originate but on those Isles of GB and so why not reward those exhibits. The problem was and don’t get me wrong I was very happy for the Skye and its owner I just thought he choose the wrong British bred dog. In any event it was the Skye which I must say acted the role well as it took its winners lap of honor round the large impressive ring. Next was the Hound Group, which was won by the eventual BIS winner the PBGV, which of course was a crowd favorite and a former RBIS winner at Crufts itself. There was a lovely Whippet-which again is a breed in the UK so different than ours and surprise, surprise a Beagle which I truly liked which shocked the hell out of me since normally the British beagles are the total antithesis of ours.

One thing to note was that throughout the four days none of the breeds designated for the health tests failed unlike last year when so many of them did. I do not know if it was coincidence or not but the breeds in question did not seem as exaggerated as I had seen before in both the UK and Europe.

For instance the Basset hound this year body ways was far more acceptable than I have seen in years and while the Bloodhound may have been unsound it looked health ways rather good. This was true too of the lovely Pug, a decent Shar-Pei and bulldog, none of which were overly exaggerated to my eye at any rate. Perhaps it was the judges doing their job or the breeders bringing differently bred type dogs or a combination of both. Poor Canine Alliance had little or nothing to cry about on that subject this year that I could see, for sure.

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ext day was Toy and Utility and for me this usually means being buried in the bowels of Hall 5 to watch the King Charles Spaniels, which I did this year but first went to the Griffon ring to see Lucille Dangerfield judge. That’s a woman who never changes and only for the better if at all--and then off to Charlies. Watched dogs only but did see a young bitch walking around which I tried to buy-not for sale of course was the answer, which is not all that unusual round that ring. I absolutely love this breed and was thrilled with the dog that won the dog ticket and then went on to win the breed and the Group. Of an incredible temperament and attitude his body is beautifully balanced and he moves so athletically and of proper size too carrying a great top line. Nitpicking him perhaps more of a dome and a larger eye but he is a find and a half and no surprise to me when the Toy Judge, Liz Cartledge, in one of the toughest Toy Groups I have seen in years, picked him out as her Number One dog.

On the subject of the KCS, of which 108 were entered, nothing galls me more than why we call them English Toy Spaniels in America and then adding injury to insult divide the breed into Varieties to boot. Obviously a breed ploy to finish exhibits, which would be more difficult to finish were they treated as one breed as they are in the UK. When I got home from Crufts I had a phone call from a major judge 102 Dog News

in this country saying to me I heard a huge Cavalier had won the Toy Group-what did you think of it? My reply which I can not repeat verbatim here was basically you fool-it was a perfectly sized Charley and not a Cavalier at all so don’t repeat what you heard and correct the moron who called the King Charles Spaniel a Cavalier!! The rest of the day was sort of futile as I went from ring to ring hoping to catch a good class of Toy or Utility (Non-Sporting) here but arrived at the rings at the wrong times. Groups as I have told you were nice with the Toy Group outstanding as an American Pap won the breed-the only American dog I know of in the Group and having said that expect to be bombarded by being told of others. Again one of the strongest Toy groups I have seen in yearsUtility was another matter and while the TT which was awarded Best seemed nice and it was with the exception of the Chow and the Shiba Inu I do not recall seeing too much else. The next day was Gundog and I must admit for the first time ever we decided not to go all four days and took the Saturday off for a little r and r. I did hear though how the Italian Labrador which was awarded the Group was a knockout and was sired I believe by an American Lab. I looked forward to seeing him in the BIS line-up and believe me you--I was not the least bit disappointed in him--indeed over the top was I about him but more on that to come.

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won by a Bernese Mountain Dog with quite a lovely Alaskan Malamute in competition to say nothing of a nice Dobe and Rottweiler--with dare I say it a tail--and then Pastoral (our Herding) won by an Australian Shepherd which may have had American breeding behind it somewhere. Nice OES I think from the Continent in competition too and a Puli too, which caught my eye but quite frankly by this time I was dogged out for sure. After some good old British fanfare all the Group judges stood behind a podium for each of their breed representatives and to me the finale narrowed down to the PBGV, the Lab and the Charley. Whether it did for Geoff or not I do not know--any of the three could have won it all and sure enough the PBGV was adjudicated the winner and the yellow Lab the Reserve. I thought this was one of the best Crufts ever and in the end Geoff did us all proud with not only his selections but his modest but endearing attitude and approach to the dogs in the ring and the sport generally. Steve Dean, the Chairman of the Kennel Club, and his Staff did themselves proud and well with this presentation of one of the world’s greatest dog show events, the Crufts Dog Show.

unday was a busy day as we had the Chairman’s luncheon basically in honor of the BIS Judge good friend and writer for DOG NEWS Geoff Corish. That event basically precludes seeing too many breeds but we did catch some Samoyed and OES judging. Final night and the arena was glittering and sold out as the various pre-events were held including a most touching Friends for Life presentation and a fun dancing with the dogs--what a great crowd pleaser. Richard Curtis, yet another of our writers, joined to put on this show with Mary Rae, which I truly believe should be introduced at American shows as well. The crowd goes wild for the performance and it helps to spike up the show. Unlike the recent regurgitated article which appeared in the PERSPECTIVES-the Delegates newsletter by a Delegate so concerned with the sport he missed the Delegate meeting to attend and stay at Crufts with a meaningless but publicized approach to increasing entries at the shows. Well in any event the Working Group was Dog News 103

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s Catholics around the world wait for white smoke to rise over the Vatican to signify the final voting results for their new leader, we won’t have to wait that long for the smoke to settle at the American Kennel Club in order to know who will be leading us for the near future. Of the seven Delegates LEE ARNOLD, CARL ASHBY, JUDI DANIELS, TOM DAVIES, ALAN KALTER (these five are either presently seated or have served as directors in the past) GAIL LABERGE and HARVEY WOODING running for the four available director’s seats, the results were on the first ballot ALAN KALTER was reelected. The second ballot newcomer HARVEY WOODING was elected. On the they did resemble one another in more ways than one. Like ANNIE third ballot LEE ARNOLD and CARL ASHBY were elected. at the Garden, FEFFIE has judged all seven groups and best in show Following the election ALAN KALTER was reelected as at CRUFTS and she will be missed by the fancy for her knowledge Chairman of the Board and WILLIAM NEWMAN was elected and kindness to the exhibitors. After year of negotiations to renovate Vice Chairman. The results were a little surprising to me… or rebuild Madison Square Garden, the renovated Garden proved too as I thought this was the one chance JUDI DANIELS small to handle the benching area required by the Westminster Kennel had to return to the board. While she failed to win this Club, hence the daytime move to the Piers. One area that still hung election, her answers to the DOG NEWS questionnaire in the air was the razing of the Hotel Pennsylvania, the convenient regarding the kennel club are still worth rereading. I didn’t but neglected and rundown hotel across the street from the Garden. see many Americans attending the Crufts Dog Show in Well in another reversal, the present owners who bought it with the Birmingham, England this past weekend, although there intention of razing it to build an office tower tall enough to compete were several successful Americans exhibiting in the terrier with the Empire State building have changed their minds and will now and toy groups. Spotted walking around were LYDIA renovate the hotel to bring it up to first class standards. Obviously, HUTCHINSON, BILL MCFADDEN, the FRED ASKINS, the owners haven’t spent a night there as they do they have their MARJORY GOOD, PETER GREEN, BETH SWEIGART, AMY work cut out for them. Let’s face it the only thing worth keeping from & ANDREW GREEN, SHARON NEWCOMB, PAUL REILLY, the present hotel is the phone number made famous by the song JAMES DALTON, REBECCA CROSS, SUSAN & DENNIS Pennsylvania 6 5000. The irony in all this, is once it is refurbished, SPRUNG, PAT CRUZ, YVONNE & GABRIEL RANGEL, will they allow guests with dogs. TOMMY O, he of the one letter last SIMON SIMANN, BRUCE SCHWARTZ, MARCY ZEIGLER, name (for clarity’s sake it’s OESCHLAGER) is recuperating from recent PAT KEEN, LOREN MORGAN, SUE HAMPTON, BARBARA hip replacement surgery. With a little r&r and a lot of determination, MILLER and BARBARA LOUNSBURY. In a new move, the don’t be surprised to see him back in the Siberian husky ring in the seven group judges were introduced and stood behind the coming months. While we were in England, came the very sad news seven group markers in the best in show ring as the seven of the passing of multiple group judge BETTIE KRAUSE. Ill for some finalists entered the ring. Once thanked and exited, Best time, BETTIE, a former professional handler, and her husband AL, in Show GEOFF CORISH had a lovely line-up of which any a retired veterinarian from Colorado, were for many years one of the five of the seven were worthy of a final nod. CRUFTS, which most popular Mr. & Mrs. Judging teams in this country. Some years is owned and superintended by the Kennel Club (there are ago they relocated to Las Vegas. All of us at DOG NEWS send AL our no professional show superintendents in the U.K.), has an deepest sympathies and condolences at this very sad time. BETTIE amazing staff chaired by Kennel Club chairman STEVE was one of a kind and she will be missed by her many friends and DEAN, the show Chairman GERALD KING and behind admirers around the country. All of us at DOG NEWS were saddened to the scenes the indefatigable VANESSA ALPINE, who has hear of the passing of retired multiple group judge BEVERLY LEHNIG. done this job for many a year. If you attend this four-day Interestingly I get to report this passing the same weekend as the event with over 20,000 dogs (admittedly not all of the best Louisville cluster. It was BEVERLY along with some other dedicated quality) it may be foreign but quite amazing. It was the last dog people who made the Louisville weekend the great success it once CRUFTS judging assignment for FERELITH SOMERFIELD was. Like most successful weekends, there is always someone anxious as she will be retiring from judging at the end of this year. to take over the reins built on someone else’s success. So was the FEFFIE, the grand dame of English judges, has judged case with BEVERLY, who worked so hard all through the year to make around the world since 1964. Physically built alike and Louisville the go to show. She was one of the nicest ladies one could held in the same regard as we did the late ANNIE CLARK, know. Our deepest sympathies to her family.

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GCH. Malagold’s Wish Upon A Star “Wish” is owned by Laurie DeMoss, Connie G. Miller and Geri Hart, handled by Geri Gerstner Hart

We are very proud of “Wish” coming out of retirement after a litter to show at Westminster with Geri Gerstner Hart, earning Select Bitch honors from a large entry which included Specialty and BIS winners!

Malagold is excited to announce the upcoming frozen semen breeding of “Wish” to our National Specialty and Multiple Best in Show winning “Corey” - the 1984 AKC Centennial Dog Show Sporting Group winner!

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Malagold Tanqueray ”Ray” is owned by Connie G. Miller, Geri Hart and Klaranne Spearbraker, handled by Connie Gerstner Miller

Shown by Connie Gerstner Miller in the Classes, “Ray” is pictured after earning Best of Winners at Westminster. At only 18 months old, “Ray” is well on his way to his Championship, with two majors and multiple Specialty Sweepstakes wins on his resume. We are excited about his future!

Thank you to Judge Mr. Douglas A. Johnson for recognizing the consistency of breed type in the Malagold Family of Golden Retrievers!

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We asked a number of Championship Show judges following three questions about Irish Red & White Setters: 1. What is the best dog and bitch you have judges in this breed?

2. Describe what makes a great Parson Russell Terrier.

3. Has the breed changed since you first awarded CCs, and if so, how?

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3. Has the breed changed since you first awarded CCs, and if so, how?

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Turbo Charged Hounds The first Grand Course was in the spring of 1970 following the 1969/1970 coursing season, and for 3 years racing Greyhounds won the Grand Course. Then in 1971 the Bulman’s bred one of their racing Greyhound bitches, Mesa Verde, to a Ch. AKC show Greyhound they also owned named Duke and little did we know at the time, this was the beginning of an era that would continue on through today over 40 years later. During the 1973/74 season a remarkable Greyhound youngster from this litter was the high score hound for the season with 412.5 points and then won the 1974 Grand Course, and he was the later legendary Ch. Strider CC, CM. It didn’t take an expert to realize Strider had the speed of a Greyhound, the endurance of the Saluki and the agility of a Whippet. Strider also easily finished his show Ch in the ring as well. We didn’t realize it at the time, but this was the first of the Hybrid Vigor breedings in “Open Field Coursing.” (OFC) Now more than 40 years later these Greyhounds have won a total 31 Grand Course events, with most of them being the result of turbo charged blend of racing Greyhounds bred to AKC show Greyhounds going back to Strider. The racing Greyhound industry had only started about 40 years earlier at the time of the breeding that produced Strider. Every Greyhound on earth, be it racing or show, goes back to the English Coursing Greyhound so this wasn’t much of a stretch breeding a racing dog to a show dog.

Then another outcross breeding in the late 1980’s took place in Salukis by breeder/owner Herb Wells. Herb bred his desert-bred (DB) Saluki import to an AKC Saluki of his producing the 1990 Grand Course winning Saluki, named Musdiy. Herb claimed the pups of this breeding were faster and more powerful than either parent, and he firmly believed this was due to “Hybrid Vigor.” This was my first time to hear the phrase in dog breeding. To my way of thinking, “Hybrid Vigor” had to do with plant varieties developing desired and improved characteristics.

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aybe there was something to this as especially in Greyhounds 15 years earlier, the show people were in a tizzy with the success of Strider and Huntington in the ring and field. Currently, nine Salukis have won the Grand Course, and most of these winners have desert-bred Salukis in their immediate recent past, including the Feb 19th 2013 Grand Course winner Zeke. His dam, Leila, is 100 % Saudi desert-bred. Other Saluki Grand Course winners with recent desert-bred background besides Musdiy and Zeke are Mystic, Reta and Jude. AKC Salukis bred to DB’s are no doubt less than one percent of the Saluki breedings, and yet these Turbo Charged Salukis represent more than half the Saluki Grand Course winners. In both cases of AKC Greyhounds and AKC Salukis, there is another waiting gene pool to provide diversity within their breed. The 43 years of evidence from the Grand Course winners give us the proof of the value of diversification in breeding programs. Granted this is a smaller sampling, but so far, after 40 years of the “Hybrid Vigor” matings in Greyhounds, we find them generally free of genetic problems usually associated with smaller closed gene pools. The world show Greyhound gene pool is miniscule compared to the racing Greyhound gene pool. TO BE CONTINUED IN A FUTURE ISSUE.

Ch. Strider CC, CM, the Standard sized dog of 70 lbs, born in March 1971 was the high score hound NOFCA all breeds in 1973/1974 season and went on to win the 1974 Grand Course. He was the first of the “Hybrid Vigor” Greyhounds.

Herb Wells, breeder/owner of Musdiy whose dam was a full desert-bred bitch, making Musdiy the first “Hybrid Vigor” Saluki to win the Grand Course. In 1990, Herb’s dogs placed first and second in the Grand Course.

Zeke, the Saluki in the blue blanket is this years winner of the Grand Course. His dam is a 100 % Saudi Desert-bred Saluki.

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she liked. She loved all the sports we did with her but especially the dogs but rather himself. He said that the time he spent in the obediflyball and agility and you needed no treats or toys to get her to ence ring with his first Rottweiler had given him a “control” mindset that run. We lost her way too early to cancer. The biggest issue I enhad to be changed when he started tracking with his dogs. “Tracking to countered was keeping my dogs in working weight and condition me is one of the most challenging things a dog can do. But, the greatest but still trying to show them in conformation. Most judges and obstacle to success for me was not in the dog’s ability to ‘smell’ and follow the dogs’ handlers kept asking me to put five to ten pounds on the human scent but rather my ability to let go of any desire to control the dog dog to show in conformation. But the next weekend, I might have or force it to do what I wanted. Tracking is all about using the dog’s natural a flyball tournament and a week later, agility. I was not about to instincts and letting the dog follow a specific human scent in a variety of put my dogs at risk for injury because they were too heavy and out environmental factors and settings. The issue has been making me underof shape. I hope, in time, dogs can stand the concept of this lack of control over the direct be properly assessed in the correct actions of the dog. This was a problem for me working weight and build in the show ring,” with my first two tracking dogs that later became tracksaid Jackie Kurzban, who owns Ch ing champions. Fortunately, I had someone with a lot of UCh Targon’s Surreal CDX GN RAE2 experience in tracking to help me by taking the dogs as MX AXJ NF NAP NJP FM CX TT CGC RTD pups and then helping me develop the ability to let go ARC VX USDAA Pairs P1 CHIC (“Dali”) of their performance as far as trying to make them do and Ch UCh Targon’s abstract Dreams something instead of letting their natural instincts take CD RE MX MXJ NF NFP FM CI TT CGC over. While tracking is a simple concept, it actually is RTD NAC ARC VX (“Gala”). quite intricate and more of an art than a science, in my “Bumble was willing to do everyopinion.” thing except carting and advanced “Bumble got a little crabby about three quarters of obedience,” said Wingerter. “He abthe way through his MACH,” said Wingerter. “We were solutely refuses to do manual labor. trialing a lot and he was rebelling on the table, even Our only attempt at carting was not occasionally blowing his agility handler off. It probably good. After he completed half the was stress-related because we were so close and anxcourse, he locked up like a mule and ious to get the title. Eventually, we had to slow down refused to go any farther. The judge and get him excited again. We did that with his favorite was generous and offered that maybe training reward which is something I call baby-on-athat was just not his day. However, whip. He loves to suck on stuffed fleece toys so we tied as soon as she excused us, he happily one on the end of a horse whip and let him chase it. It trotted out of the ring pulling the cart. is his favorite thing. We also started letting him carry As for obedience, I had high hopes for one of the stuffed toys into the ring and using it as his a UD but we got stuck in open bereward when he was good when he exited the ring. By cause of the sits and downs out of Kelly (UCh Targon’s Machine Gun Kelly CD good, we meant a good effort even though it might not NA NAP NAJ NFP FDCH-G CGC), ansight. He’s an incurable ‘mama’s RN have been a qualifying run. That small adjustment other of Kurzban’s Rottweilers, displayed the boy’ and when he can’t see me, he versatility of the breed by earning a flyball turned things around for him. It’s really important that woo-woos until I come back. One gold championship. we let this breed show its stuff. This is a working breed judge thought it was funny that such and I don’t see how you can get the full measure of a a manly dog cried for his mom and dog without doing some type of performance work with only docked us points but others have not been amused. Once, at it. The ones that are out doing therapy work or pulling carts in parades are a specialty, he actually made it through the sit but cracked under true ambassadors for the breed. When people ask what kind of dog that is the pressure of the down and started wailing. The judge, bless and are told it’s a Rottweiler, they are surprised. You know it is because they him, walked over and wagged his finger at Bumble, which quieted had heard horror stories and are having to reconcile the difference in what him down during the finger-wagging. But as soon as the judge they heard and what they’re now witnessing.” straightened up, he threw his head back and really let loose. After As for combating the breed’s reputation, Kurzban said it is very imhaving to go back and collect him several times, I didn’t see the portant for Rottweiler owners to stick together to improve the breed. “We point of making him suffer my absences in silence so I hung up the need to stick together to improve the breed, help restore its good name and obedience leash with him.” preserve our rights to own our dogs. These multi-titled dogs are especially Phillips said that her Rosie also did not like carting although important because they show our breed for what they truly are, a versatile, she loved herding. “She is an honest dog and did so well in other athletic working breed.” areas that she loved, I saw no reason to put her through carting “One of the most serious issues the breed faces is the number of Rotttraining. I’m not saying that you should always let the dog make weilers that are owned by the wrong kind of person for the wrong reasons,” those choices. But most Rottweilers don’t jump into a harness to said Wingerter. “The actions of the bad owners have tarred the breed as do carting although I did have one male that put himself in a hara whole and the ignorance of the general public with regard to the breed, ness when he was four months old. He loved it and earned titles. since all they know are the bad acts of a few irresponsible Rottweiler ownJust as there are Border Collies that aren’t thrilled about herding, ers, leads to breed specific legislation. Education of both the general public not all Rottweilers are suited to do all jobs. You are better off findand their lawmakers is the key. One thing in our favor is that the popularity ing their passions and working with those.” of the breed has dropped considerably from the time I purchased my first Shaver said that the problem he encountered was not with Rottweiler in 1988.”

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USDA-APHIS Proposed Rule Change Currently, Federal regulations are being reviewed to determine if they should be changed. In 2011, USDA-APHIS issued a proposed rule change to amend the Animal Welfare Act and strengthen the health requirements for dog importation.

The change would include these additional measures. Dogs imported for resale, research or veterinary treatment would need to have two certificates: an original health certificate and a rabies vaccination certificate. A USDA- APHIS import permit also would be required.

(In regard to the fact the proposed change does not mention dogs imported by rescue groups or animal shelters as being subject to it Sacks says: “The proposed rule is still being reviewed and formulated. So there is no way of knowing what the final version of it may or may not include.”)

The health certificate would certify that the dog is at least six months old; was vaccinated not more than 12 months before arriving at the U.S. port for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis,

parvovirus and Para influenza viruses; and that the dog is in good health: free of any infectious disease or physical abnormality that would endanger the dog, other animals or humans, i.e., parasites, emaciation, skin lesions, nervous system disturbances, jaundice or diarrhea.

The rabies vaccination certificate would certify that the date of the rabies vaccination is at least 30 days before arriving at a U.S. port; and that the rabies vaccination expiration date is after the dog arrives at a U.S. port. If no date of expiration is specified, then the date of vaccination cannot be more than 12 months before the date of arrival.

Dog importers subject to the new provisions should they become law also would still be subject to existing applicable regulations or statutory requirements as well as appropriate state statutes and regulations. This would include any applicable health, quarantine, agricultural or customs laws.

The proposed change was posted online and public comments sought in regard to it. As already stated, it is still a proposal. It has not yet become a final rule or regulation change.

The table below will be published in the 2014 version of CDC Health Information for International Travel.

Table 3-14. Countries and political units that reported no indigenous cases of rabies during 20121 Region Africa Americas

Asia and the Middle East

Countries/Localities Cape Verde, Mauritius, Réunion, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Seychelles North: Bermuda, Saint Pierre and Miquelon Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts (Saint Christopher) and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Turks and Caicos, and Virgin Islands (UK and US) Hong Kong, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia (Sabah), Qatar, Singapore, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates

Europe2

Albania, Austria, Belgium, Corsica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco Netherlands, Norway (except Svalbard), Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain (except Ceuta and Melilla), Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom

Oceania3

Australia,3 Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hawaii, Kiribati, Micronesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, and Vanuatu

1. Global surveillance efforts and reporting standards differ dramatically, conditions may change rapidly because of animal translocation, and bat rabies may exist in some areas that are reportedly “free” of rabies in other mammals.. 2. Bat lyssaviruses have been reported throughout Europe, including areas that are reportedly free of rabies in other wild mammals.

3. Most of Pacific Oceania is reportedly “rabies-free,” with the exception of Australia, where lyssaviruses in bats have been reported, as well as fatal human rabies cases.

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