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14 the lighter side of judging/ michael faulkner 18 babbling / geir flyckt-pedersen 22

question of the week / matthew h. stander

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“pigeonhole syndrome”/ m.j. nelson

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the british scene: the toy and terrier shows / geoff corish

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bests of the week

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ten questions / lesley boyes

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rare breeds of the world: coton de tulear/ agnes buchwald

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queen victoria’s dogs / nick waters

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akc enhances care and conditions of dogs policy

110 handlers directory 112 subscription rates 114 classified advertising 116 advertising rates

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50 true north / allison foley 52

min pin national specialty/ gretchen hofheins-wackerfuss and christine filler

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off the leash/ shaun coen

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conservation dogs/ sharon pflaumer

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pride of the potomac: breeder’s national / chuck winslow

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the gossip column / eugene z. zaphiris

102 click - the hound classic / kit rodwell

108 click - the way we were / vicki holloway

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contents april 27, 2012

10 editorial

14 the lighter side of judging/ michael faulkner 18 babbling / geir flyckt-pedersen 22

question of the week / matthew h. stander

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“pigeonhole syndrome”/ m.j. nelson

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the british scene: the toy and terrier shows / geoff corish

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bests of the week

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ten questions / lesley boyes

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rare breeds of the world: coton de tulear/ agnes buchwald

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queen victoria’s dogs / nick waters

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akc enhances care and conditions of dogs policy

110 handlers directory 112 subscription rates 114 classified advertising 116 advertising rates

All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received camera-ready.

Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.

50 true north / allison foley 52

min pin national specialty/ gretchen hofheins-wackerfuss and christine filler

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off the leash/ shaun coen

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conservation dogs/ sharon pflaumer

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pride of the potomac: breeder’s national / chuck winslow

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the gossip column / eugene z. zaphiris

102 click - the hound classic / kit rodwell

108 click - the way we were / vicki holloway

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THE AMERICAN CHAMPION There are those who believe that any exhibit in the USA can be made into a Champion. These people cite an excessive number of shows both all-breed and speciality as being one reason. Additionally some say that the inherent ease of requirements in earning this title, which include allowing exhibits to finish without having beaten an exhibit of the same sex, having competed only against litter mates and permitting exhibits to earn championships prior to being one year of age, further decrease the value of our American title.

Indeed in many quarters an American CH is considered to stand for less of a quality statement and more of a determination to finish an exhibit. Now comes the Progressive Dog Club endorsed by the Delegate Parent Club Committee moving to add Major points for a Reserve at a National Specialty. The Board, rather than take a stand on this motion, which was defeated once before, sent it on to the Delegates without taking a stand! That was pretty chicken of them as far as these pages are concerned as there are more than enough majors floating around for any one exhibit, that’s for sure. Why further cheapen the process particularly in light of the new realignment of divisions into additional and to these pages questionable zones and point schedules as announced by AKC. Let’s face it both increasing the zones from 13 to 15 and lowering the points required to earn majors are little more than ploys to finish more and more dogs in order to compete in the Grand National Championship classes and ultimately increase entries and income for shows. Quality may be being sacrificed in order to meet monetary needs which will only further lessen the meaning and value of the American Championship title. Combine this with the move to create Reserve Championship points at National Specialties and a downward trend is in store for the future. Not only must the requirements to earn such a title be made more difficult an entire study of this situation is in order immediately.

THE AKC OWNER/HANDLER SERIES The AKC Owner-Handler Series has begun in earnest and quite frankly has achieved little if any true success. Although AKC is in the process of establishing a Rating System for this project-if you can believe that onepoints accumulated do not contribute to championship points as do the points accumulated in the Amateur owner handler Class. Another experiment the success of which is most doubtful. The OwnerHandler Series of course bans professional handlers from competing notwithstanding the fact that many professional handlers are ‘owner-handlers’ as well. This is a

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disturbing and serious omission if AKC truly wants this project to succeed. Why not divide the series, if it is necessary to include it at all, into two components and then have the winners, the ownerhandler and professional owner handler, face their exhibits off against each other. After all it is the exhibit which is supposed to be adjudicated upon and not the individual being judged. That’s one of the basic principals upon which our sport was founded and which is being misinterpreted if not fractured by establishing classes based upon individual performances rather than the status of the exhibit/dog.

THE CARE AND CONDITIONS POLICY STATEMENT Many years ago in response to both internal and outside investigations about the care and conditions at puppy mills, commercial kennels and negligent AKC constituent breeders as well AKC instituted policies intended to curtail abusive practices and provide proper care through inspections for puppy breeders and dog owners. Staff presented to Board at its last meeting a revision and updated “Care and Conditioning Policy Statement” which is reprinted in this issue of DOG NEWS. AKC’s field staff received specific guidelines written with the assistance of many governmental agencies on all levels and led the campaign in actually investigating and demanding that to register their dogs with AKC these guidelines be fulfilled. We all know the results of this campaign and the latest provisions indicate AKC’s determination to be the leader in the fight against puppy mill abuses. Other registries may talk the good talk while others are merely paper registries with which to begin. But the fact of the matter is that we should all be proud of the role AKC has played in this area and support them as strongly as possible in their goals to eliminate all puppy mills and those commercial breeders unwilling to meet the standards established by AKC. NOW IT’S GUAM The bringing of feral dog and cats into the forty nine states and particularly to those areas of the country in which fewer and fewer strays are to be found has become a serious problem for many animal shelters particularly in the Northeast. A few weeks ago these pages wrote about the Puerto Rican problem with “Dead Dog Beach” imports as well as Mexican and East European imports. Now comes Guam sending pups to Maine and a shelter in Maine “ helping them out with their overpopulation problem”. Without being heartless, what about the dogs in their own system? How many will have to be euthanized due to the importation of dogs in Guam? How many come in disease free and will not cause problems with existing dogs living in this shelter’s area?

Where and how do these good-hearted gestures implode upon people and dogs already in place. Guam is said to have a massive over dog population with little foreseeable control in the future.

How much is too much in these areas we all must ask and be concerned about, that’s for sure.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Last week these pages wrote that Ron Menaker was referred to as the Acting Show Chairman of the AKC/Eukanuba National Dog Show. Fact is that he is the Show Chair through at least 2012. This indicates a close continuity between the new Chairman of AKC Alan Kalter and his predecessor. That’s all for the good however we hasten to add that the decision to make the show an ‘open show’ was a committee decision and not one upon which Mr. Menaker voted upon nor made himself. These pages remain firm in its belief that this event should be a stand alone event which is not held in competition with any other AKC licensed show. Join us though in congratulating Mr. Menaker and Mr. Kalter and the entire Board in continuing the role of Mr. Menaker as Show chairman at this most prestigious event.

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BY Michael Faulkner

Lighter Side of Judging TELEVISION

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ake the Lead---A not-for-profit foundation founded in 1993 providing direct services, support and care for people in the sport of purebred dogs who suffer the devastation of life-threatening or terminal illness---announces the monumental achievement of having distributed three million dollars to individuals within the sport of purebred dogs.

I slow down, rereading the bold caption once again on my hand-held DROID smart phone. “WOW!” I say out loud while letting the sheer magnitude of the achievement sink in.

“THREE MILLION raised by dedicated members of the fancy and then given back to those in need. How proud so many of my friends would be of our collective accomplishments had their lives not been taken at such a tender age,” I ponder silently. My personal relationship with Take the Lead started in 1995 and shortly after, I quietly chose to support the organization through personal interests and passions.

Living in Kentucky I offered my manpower, my creative talents, my fundraising expertise and my ability to shame people into buying event and raffle tickets for all of the major Kentucky Take the Lead fundraising events, starting with the first one in 1999---held at the Kentucky Horse Park---and ending with the most recent one in 2011. An every other year event, I enjoyed working with a select few---dedicated volunteers and philanthropic host sponsors---to successfully execute seven unique events. During the 2005 event held at the Kentucky Derby Museum, a life changing experience propelled me into the spotlight changing my relationship with Take the Lead forever.

Imagine you are walking into the foyer of the Kentucky Derby Museum. Mr. B1 and Mr. B2 are busy greeting guests. Mr. B2, a bit more seriously minded than Mr. B1, shakes hands, welcoming guests in a manner fit for an official state dinner. I attempt to remain calm, along with Ms. Southampton, making sure the silent auction items are in order, the tables are completely adorned with the appropriate flowers from Ms. Cerise, and that the live auction items are proudly displayed under the right amount of light to facilitate fast action bidding. I assiduously arrange each item for maximum impact--Churchill Downs Racing Weekend Box with 14 Dog News

lunches included...signed 2005 Derby poster... original works of art...autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves...fine jewelry...designer purses and an autographed book by Best Selling author, Jeffery Deaver (BSA-JD) with the opportunity to name a character in his next novel. Having never had the opportunity to read one of Mr. Deaver’s novels, I briefly examine the novel for insight. (A breakneck thrill-ride---Wall Street Journal. Exciting and fast-paced---Peter Straub.) How interesting, I ponder while making sure the book stands upright on the black cloth pedestal. “I surely hope our fundraiser is a fast-paced thrill-ride with people spending money,” I whisper inaudibly to Mr. Deaver through the pages of the Bone Collector.

Ms. Southampton’s phone rings. She takes the call and in a matter of seconds approaches me all wide-eyed, blurting out, “Michael, Michael, we have a serious problem on our hands!” “What, what is it?” I ask. “Our auctioneer! It’s our damn auctioneer!!! The @#$*#%$(*&# has cancelled at the last minute.” “OK – just relax…I will think of...something,” I reassure her, sporting my best “We can handle this!” expression on my face. “Well, you had better think fast, because people are taking their seats for dinner and the live auction starts in thirty minutes,” Ms. Southampton firmly informs.

Mr. B1 and Mr. B2 come my way. “Everything looks great and the evening is going well,” Mr. B1 says with a Cheshire grin spreading from ear to ear. Mr. B2---a bit more intuitive---pulls me aside and whispers,“OK, what the hell is going on? Are we OK?” “Well…our auctioneer for the live auction just phoned and cancelled. We are trying to figure out what to do.” After an uncomfortable amount of silence, I add, “Don’t worry! I will come up with something.” I excuse myself in search of Ms. Southampton and Ms. Cerise. The two of them are gathered near the silent auction tables in the lobby area, beside a life size replica of a past Derby winner. “I wish I could just climb on and ride away,” I think while approaching.

“Ladies – this is what we are going to do – Ms. Southampton, I would like you to do the initial welcome and introduce Mr. B1. Mr. B1 will

say a few words, after which, you will auction the first item. Ms. Cerise will then take over the microphone and proceed with the second item up for bid,” I confidently inform them. The ladies do not utter a word. “Great!

See you in twenty minutes,” I add, turning my back and running, before they could disagree with my plan. I pass Mr. B2, giving him two thumbs up while returning to the main podium area. Ms. Southampton and Ms. Cerise follow shortly, taking their seats near the front.

“Ladies and Gentleman---Welcome to the 2005 Kentucky Take the Lead Gala. The live auction will begin in approximately ten minutes. Thank you!” I nervously impart through the wireless microphone. I move to the left, grab my glass of red wine and wink at Ms. Southampton. I take several large gulps in support of our “Fast-Paced Thrill-Ride.”

Ms. Southampton reluctantly moves forward to address the crowd of three hundred plus guests. “Hello everyone and thank you for coming. I am pleased to introduce Mr. B1 who would like to share a few words before we start the live auction.” Mr. B1, always the gentleman, delivers the appropriate four lines and then turns the microphone back over to Ms. Southampton. I watch in abject fear. At approximately 5 feet tall, Ms. Southampton’s head bobs up, down, and side-to-side on the podium. All anyone can see is a large rectangular wooden box, with a head attached, attempting to excite the crowd. “Can I please have $100.00? Can we start with 100.00? How about $75.00?” She pleads through the microphone. “What a freaking disaster!” I think mutely while shutting my eyes for a brief second hoping for a miracle. “Good, now we have $20.00...Can I have $25.00…We have $25.00...Will someone give me $30.00?” The roar of side conversations consumes Ms. Southampton’s auctioneering efforts. The items sell for $25.00 to her son, who is sitting next to her vacant chair. Ms. Cerise retrieves the microphone from Ms. Southampton, while approaching the podium. “OK, this can only get better,” I Continued on page 58

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JUNIOR HANDLING vs JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP!

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hen I was introduced to this sport, junior handling was not even heard of.

We had at most shows these wonderfully entertaining classes for “Child with Dog” that were invariably won by the smallest and cutest kid with the largest dog! It had absolutely nothing to do with showing the dog.

Then sometimes during the 70’s , Junior Handling was included at most larger shows in Scandinavia, but there was still a feeling of the old “Child with Dog” element in the competition- and people who judged did not always realize what it was all about.

In my opinion there is nothing more inspiring than to discover a young handler with that special touch who seems to be born to show dogs and instinctively seems to have this ability naturally.

Doesn’t happen too often, but when it does it is such a delight to observe them in action.

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In 1992 I was given the opportunity to judge The International Final at Crufts again- and what had happened in those 8 years was absolutely unbelievable.

Of course there were one or two coming under the “Child with Dog” category, but this time I was met by a bunch of young professionals. Most had accepted the American dress code and behavior expected over hereand when being told what to do THEY DID IT! Such a joy and such a difference.

That year the winner was a young girl from the UK (with, I believe a girl from the US as runner-up) who showed all the characteristics you want to see from any handler.

Her name was Sarah Pettit- and I know that she still is very much involved in the sport and with her husband Gavin Robertson is breeding and showing all those lovely Soletraders PBGVs.

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I was privileged to judge the very first International Junior Handler competition at Crufts in 1984- and I must admit that when I accepted the invitation it was with a certain amount of skepticism: Would this be an event which ridiculed more than promoted this sport we all have so dear and that we all want to be taken seriously?

Junior handling was originally the brainchild of my late friend Joe Cartledge and the International as well as the National finals were in the capable hands of Liz Cartledge, which is why I initially accepted, although with some reservation…

Well, I must admit that when the finalists first entered the ring, there were a few moments when chaos was looming, but due to clever and attentive organizers it all started off so well.

It was evident that this was a competition taken more seriously in some countries than others- and I would say that more than half of the class came from countries with a “Child with Dog” attitude.

In those days they had to change dogs halfway through the exercise, which easily could have caused another couple of disasters, but it all went well.

To select the overall “International Junior Handler of the Year” (it might even have been called “of the World” in those days) was probably the easiest decision I have ever made.

It was a stand-out victory for a young lady from the USA, oozing confidence and through the entire procedure she outshone the opposition with handling ability, dress sense and style.

Her name was- if my memory serves me rightTracie Laliberte. I was told she had even won the final at Westminster, which came as no surprise.

This experience illustrated to me the difference between Junior Handling and Junior Showman-

ship- as just showmanship is more obvious in all aspects of dog showing in the US compared to the rest of the world.

Well-OK- the Russians are coming…

I have no clue as to what happened to this girl, but I am sure that she with her confidence and discipline has done well- and hope that she still after all these years is involved in the sport.

I believe the Juniors we see in the ring today can be our future and deserve to be taken seriously.

I know that they all have to go through schools, colleges and can easily be led astray. The more we show our appreciation when they’re among us- the more likely it is that they will return- and we need them.

I have attended a few judges dinners since moving over here- and must admit being appalled by the number of times I have heard people say they judge Juniors simply as it adds to their pay check!!!

Who really should judge these classes are of course active, now grown up, previous Competitors as they better than any understand how seriously these youngsters (and their parents!!!) take these competitions- and how much time some of them spend practicing, etc.

Ex-pat Jason Lynn, a previous winner of many events as a junior in this country-and now taking UK by storm as person and a handler- was selected to judge the UK Junior Handler finals 2011, which he according to my informants did to everybody’s delight and satisfaction.

Which I think only proves my point! Let Juniors be judged by people who really understand how serious this competition is for those involved!

And let them know we care!

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APRIL 27, 2012

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BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

Just how supportive, if at all, should we in America be of the Canine Alliance Organization recently formed in the UK?

Delores Burkholder Speaking as an individual, I support the effort of the Canine Alliance Organization to reframe the veterinary exam requirement. I also support the work The Kennel Club and breeders have done to improve the health of many breeds in their country. In this context,using the word “support” meaning I think positively of these 22 Dog News

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Paul Reilly I think we should be very supportive of their efforts and initiate a study with a view to forming an American united partnership with them.

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Betty-Anne Stenmark I am supportive of anyone or any organization whose mission it is to protect the Sport of Purebred Dogs.

However, in this instance, it is the citizens who live and vote in the UK who will have the clout to be heard on this issue. We who do not live there would simply be viewed as carpetbaggers. I felt that The Kennel Club (UK) made a huge mistake some years ago when they allowed the animal rights movement to dictate that tails could no longer be docked and dewclaws could no longer be removed. I don’t care for the practice of cropping ears in this country but I will fight to the finish for your right to do so as when you buckle under on one point, they then want more and more. Here that would next mean no tail docking, then no dewclaw removal, and the next thing you know they’re in your whelping box telling you what to do. It is obvious the Kennel Club rolled over when it was first challenged on the health of purebred dogs.

Instead of standing up for the many ethical and responsible breeders they allowed what became a witch hunt.

The BBC program was inflammatory and sensational but you cannot allow a sponsor to hold a club hostage and dictate how a show is run. Any club that receives money from corporate sponsors is lucky but never can that money compromise the integrity of the Sport.

efforts, rather than meaning monetary support. As to some type of big “we” in this country, yes, I think support such as establishing a web site to sign a statement supporting the work of The Canine Alliance Organization would be appropriate. The Canine Alliance would need to be asked if monetary or another type of support would be helpful to their cause. On the other hand there is just as much need for support in this country to fight canine legislation or to support canine health research effecting pure bred dogs.

AUDREY LYCAN Before I could even think of being supportive I would have to know what this organization stands for, what their long term goals are, and more information about the individuals responsible for forming the Alliance. Is their sole objective at this time to stop veterinarian checks at Specialty and all CC shows? And if they do accomplish this will the alliance be disbanded or will they fight other fights? What is the Kennel Club’s long term goal in instituting the veterinarian evaluations? Much has been said in regards to it being a reaction to criticism concerning the health of purebred dogs, is the intent to combat that and raise the perception of purebred dogs in regards to health by the general public? Based on the overall lack of information i.e. goals, motivations, and politics in relation to the Alliance I would have to withhold any comment positive or negative beyond saying that I am glad I live in a free society where people of different viewpoints can meet and discuss the best ways to move forward when resolving a high profile issue.

Hans Kabel The American Dog World should be supportive of the Canine Alliance Organization, reason why is we are all fighting or working for the same cause, healthy dogs, which are not regulated by the Government or organizations which think they are saving the animals in this world. I know the The Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club are run differently in a lot of respects. We hope will not be in the same situation as they are in the near future and we need their help and support. We have to be careful too. The world is watching us too, so start now and they are signs that we did, but watching our own kitchen ( Breeders , Handlers , owners and Judges) we can’t be careful enough.

Howard Atlee It all seems utterly fantastic and preposterous. A Gold Mine for Veterinarians and it is breed abuse for those dogs and people who breed them. What is to be accomplished by size inspection and discrimination?

No eye has perfect opinion. Just call for the wicket and get rid of this sticky one. Britannia Rules? Please, not this time.

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s a long-time professional journalist, a constant source of irritation is reporters who allow their personal opinions to not only influence what they write but also let these opinions creep into their stories without identifying that copy as either “analysis” or “opinion.”

So as not to violate my personal professional standards, what you are about to read is pure OPINION albeit one I suspect with which a goodly number of the readers of Dog News would agree.

Most of us have a tendency to affix labels to something. These labels frequently are based on rumors, scraps of evidence or a single experience that then becomes “fact.” Dog people are not immune to this “disease” which could best be described as the “pigeonhole syndrome.”

Webster defines “pigeonhole” as a specific, often oversimplified category; to classify or categorize, especially in a rigid manner.

That definition perfectly fits these “facts:” “Mean as a Rottweiler/Doberman/ Bull Terrier”(take your pick), “Hounds are dumb,”Small terriers are nasty little devils,” “No more brains than a show setter,” “Chihuahuas are yappy little anklebiters,” and on and on ad infinitum.

While these sweeping generalizations may

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There are some individuals in the “guardian” breeds that are not well suited to play that role.

If all hounds are dumb, as “conventional wisdom” dictates, how can so many hounds have advanced performance titles?

make for a less complicated mental sorting process, there is little in the dog world that is cast Not all pointers run a hole in the wind. in stone and to promulgate these stereotypes is not only unfair to many breeds but, in some cases, downright costly and dangerous. Politicians take Airedales. Everyone knows these stereotypical characterizations as gospel and use them to about Airedales. They’re enact breed specific legislation while insurance companies use hardheaded, territorial and them as an excuse to charge higher premiums or deny coveraggressively protective, age for owners who have the breeds characterized as nasty. right? Well, someone should Let me cite just a few examples of how wrong these characEvery Clumber is not suited to tell that to my buddy’s dogs. terizations can be. For example, “mean as.” When I was young, potter along hunting in front of Because he has extensive thin and convinced of my immortality, I rode retired Thoroughold, fat men. electronics in his home and breds over jumps in the show ring. Sasha, a Rottweiler, lived at when he returned home the stable where I boarded my horses. Sasha was a wonderful one evening, he found his dog in every possible way. She was beautiful, friendly, loved front door broken down, his electronics gone and the dogs the horses and lent her regal presence to many an occasion. snoozing in the living room chairs. After the police and the But, she had one significant flaw. She had been purchased by insurance adjuster had departed, he set about cleaning up the stable owner to, among other things, be a watchdog but in the mess left by the thieves. Near where his expensive stereo this task, she was a complete failure because she loved every system had been, he swears he found a note. According to single member of the human race including a burglar who broke him it said, “Nice dogs. Very kind. We’d have taken them too into the tack room one night and made off with saddles, bridles, but we live in a tough neighborhood and we need real guard trophies, a stereo system, a television set and numerous other dogs.” items. The reason everyone knew of Sasha’s lack of aggression Everyone knows Golden and Labrador Retrievers are toward the intruder as she amiably accompanied the thief on his complete pussycats. Well, not quite. One of the nastiest dogs many trips to and from the tack room was because a recently I saw during fifteen years of judging hunt tests was a Golden purchased video system, used to record the work of the horses Retriever. While this dog looked like a Golden on the outside, and riders, had been inadvertently left on and was undetected inside he had all the attributes displayed by Anthony Hopkins by the thief. The resulting video not only resulted in the burglar’s in his chilling portrayal of Hannibal Lector in The Silence of conviction when the police finally caught up with him but it also the Lambs. The Golden hated every living being. To look at provided irrefutable evidence of Sasha’s love for all things huhim, you have thought he was just a typical, laid-back, mellow, man.

Continued on page 70 A similar experience happened to a friend of mine who has

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THE TOY AND TERRIER SHOWS

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close on 2000 dogs with Cavaliers of course having the top entry of 277 dogs. And with the creation of the Canine Alliance, created after the uproar at Crufts, the group aims to ‘protect and support the well-being of pedigree dogs and encourage health checking to all dogs’ but adds this should be without bias or discrimination. Of course this group has three high profile breeds, the Chinese crested, Pekingese and Pug. There is always a buzz at this show, with a great sense of excitement, and everyone in a more relaxed attitude than at Crufts, because this is a ‘proper’ dog show where the dogs come first. It was great to see David Fitzpatrick at the show watching his beloved Pekes of course and it was also interesting to speak to him as how the US

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ith Crufts out of the way for another year we can all look forward to ‘proper’ shows though the fall out from that show will be with us forever! How many will stay the course or will they just give up in the show ring?? After all, the exhibitor seems to get beaten at every angle, the puppy farmers out there go along as if nothing has happened, and do they worry about health issues?? Of course they don’t.

The Kennel Club still registers their puppies as can be seen in the 3 monthly breed supplement, which records every litter that is registered with them.

You know the true breeders in your own breed and when you see three and four litters registered, from unknown parents, then you don’t have to be a rocket scientist to know who is breeding these puppies.

It’s the true honest breeder that has to take the flack at every turn when they are doing their very best to breed as healthy a dog as they possibly can.

Coming just 3 weeks after Crufts is the only group championship for toys the UK Toydog Ch Show and this year holding its 40th anniversary.

In view of what happened at Crufts with the vet checks, plus there was a toy dog that failed its test, then this was going to be a very interesting show!!

PLUS the vet on site was the SAME vet that failed the dog at Crufts!! The show attracted an entry of

would deal with this matter and how much the AKC is ‘with’ the exhibitors and not against them that seems to be the impression given over here.

Both the Peke and the Crested passed their health checks. However, it was a very different story in the Pug rings, as at this show the breed had two judges. It is always a tense moment when BOB is decided by both judges but as the dogs entered the ring both handlers then agreed that they would not challenge for best of breed in order to make a stand against how the veterinary checks are conducted, leaving no option for the judges other than not to award a best of breed. The dog cc winners’ owner said how she was ‘disgusted’ at how only 15 breeds were being targeted at present and how until this is rectified or improved, she would not challenge for BOB. So the Pug then did not appear in the group obviously.

And so to best in show and the ring dressed in a beautiful powder blue carpet and the judge for best in show, Mr. Alan Bendelow, is a long time toy man, his kennel housing Chihuahuas and Poms and was one of the early committee members of this club.

His choice for best in show was Sarah and Rosemary Jackson’s Maltese Ch Benatone Gold Boots, creating a fantastic record of three generations of BIS winners at this

show. BIS 2 to the parti-colour Italian Greyhound Ch Dalinset Sarastro owned by the Hodge family. BIS3 to Philip Martin’s Peke Ch Yakee Ooh Aah Cantona, bred and handled by his breeder Bert Easdon. BIS4 the smooth Chihuahua Ormestex Princes of Jacara.

The best puppy award went to a new ‘star’ from Michael Coad’s famous kennel of Bichon Frise Pamplona Bring It On, a son of his record breaking Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine.

Next week same venue for the National Terrier, again the only group show for them, not quite Montgomery but still a must for every terrier enthusiast. Continued on page 74

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April 27, 2012 Grand Island Kennel Club - Sunday Japanese Chin GCh. Pem We-Syng Lucky Mi Judge Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy Owners James Dalton, Dr. John Turjoman, Marsha Ballard Handler Nancy Martin Palouse Hills Dog Fanciers - Friday Lewis-Clark Kennel Club Standard Poodle GCh. Brighton Lakeridge Encore Judge Mr. Robert Stein Judge Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier Baltimore County Kennel Club - Sunday Wire Fox Terrier Ch. Afterall Painting the Sky Judge Col. Joe Purkhiser Owners Victor Malzoni Jr. & Torie Steele, Mary & Scott Olund & Diane Ryan Handler Gabriel Rangel Shreveport Kennel Club I Maltese GCh. Scylla’s Small Kraft Re-Lit Judge Mrs. Elaine E. Mathis Owners Ron Scott & Debbie Burke Handler Tara Martin Rowell Fond du Lac Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Norfolk Terrier Ch. Max-Well’s Diamond Thief Judge Ms. Audrey Lycan Judge Mr. Timothy Catterson Owners Barbara Miller, Susan Kipp, Marjorie McTernan Handler Susan Kipp

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Central Ohio Kennel Club - Sunday Doberman Pinscher GCh. Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici Judge Mrs. Dawn Hansen Owners Suzy & Dick Lundy, Jocelyn & Kevin Mullins Handler Jocelyn Mullins

Palouse Hills Dog Fanciers - Saturday English Setter GCh. Oakely’s B’Dazzled Judge Mrs. Helen Stein Owners D. & G. Jensen, E. & J. Strickland Handler Bruce Schultz Old Dominion Kennel Club of Virginia American Foxhound Ch. Kiarry’s Pandora’s Box Judge Mrs. Rita Holloway Owners Ellen M. Charles & Lisa Miller Handler Lisa Miller Bloomington Indiana Kennel Club - Friday Terre Haute Kennel Club - Saturday Harrier GCh. Downhome HiTech Innovator Judge Dr. Richard Meen Judge Ms. Pluis Davern Owner Joe Sanchez Handler Susie Olivera Waterloo Kennel Club - Saturday Whippet GCh. Starline’s Chanel Judge Mrs. Ann D. Hearn Owners Lori & Carey Lawrence, Lori Wilson Handler Lori Wilson Continued on page 117

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Our appreciation to Judge Mr. William Sahloff for this recognition

“RALEIGH” The Number Two* Great Pyrenees *Dog News & C.C. All Breed Statistics

Breeder Dr. Valerie Seeley

Owners Sean & Rebecca Garvin PyrlessGreatPyrenees.com Handler Sue Capone, PHA

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ASKED OF MARY & JIMMY DWYER

Questions

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

Mary: Although I have attended dog shows since 1979, my first show dog was in 1998 and it was a Shar-Pei. Jimmy: My first show dog was in 1966 and was a GSD. Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?

Mary: There are just too many to name.

Jimmy: The list is much too long for this article, however I’m sure it would be a Shar-Pei, Havanese or Ridgeback.

Why do you think most people want to judge?

Mary: Because they love the sport and I would hope to pass on their knowledge of the AKC Standard of the breeds they are judging.

Jimmy: When the knees begin to tire and you want to take a weekend off now and then, Judging is an opportunity to remain involved in the sport that has become so much of their lives plus share the knowledge and experience with multiple breeds that they have accumulated through the years.

Born: Mary – Neenah, Wisconsin Jimmy – Indianapolis, Indiana Reside: Lake Mary, Florida Married: 13 Years

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

Mary: The soldiers and military forces that risk their lives to keep our country free.

Jimmy: US Recon Marines.

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

Mary: Other than Jimmy not showing as much as he used to, nothing. I’m very fortunate.

Jimmy: You can’t find a higher grade than #10. I’m a very lucky man.

How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?

Mary: Quiet, caring and loves animals.

Jimmy: Competitive, bright, strong willed, Irish and sensitive.

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Do you think there are too many dog shows?

Mary: No. Jimmy: No, however I would like to see the show locations and dates readjusted so as to afford a greater opportunity for exhibitors, juniors and handlers to attend without driving hundreds of miles to do so.

Which are your three favorite dog shows?

Mary: Eukanuba, Brooksville and Biloxi.

Jimmy: Eukanuba, Atlanta and Biloxi.

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

Mary: No, it should be up to the exhibitor or handler to know, and take into consideration, the best interest of the dog.

Jimmy: No.

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

Mary: I don’t have a problem with it as long as the dog’s health is their first priority.

Jimmy: Negatively, in that when I was younger I did a bit of Rodeo and found that the technique of accumulating points, by flying show to show, turned potential new participants off.

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Rare Breeds of the world

by Agnes Buchwald

COTON DE TULEAR - MADAGASCAR

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ext June the AKC will add a new breed to its records. The newcomer is a very attractive and intelligent breed, the Coton de Tulear. I am sure that it will captivate the fancy, not only for its beauty, but also for his charming behavior, and gentle manners. The French name (Coton = Cotton, de Tulear = from Tulear) made me believe that I was facing a French breed - my mistake, but definitively Les Francaises collaborated including their “touchée” with the making of the Coton. When researching I was facing a native dog from Madagascar. The country until 1960 was a French territory, and has hundreds of endemic fauna and flora.

Madagascar’s capital, and largest city, is Antananarivo, the Continued on page 78

Port Tulear, Madagascar.

Multi CH BIS Mi-Toi’s Repeat Performance, Breeders Luis & Carmen Ortiz, Carmen Ortiz, Handler, Judge William Rodriguez, Costa Rica.

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World Ch. Cowboy’s Rio Bravo , Best of Breed.

Breeder: Brenda Magnon; Handler: Carmen Ortiz.

USACTC National Specialty 2010. Lexington, KY.

World CH. Cowboy’s Rio Bravo, BIS picture, in Honduras 2010-Breeder: Brenda Magnon; Handler: Luis Ortiz.

Britain is gearing itself up for a season of patriotic celebrations with the Olympic Games and Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee both on the horizon. Royal watchers of a ‘doggy’ persuasion visiting London may like to search out one royal rarity with historically importance housed in the Kennel Club Library in Mayfair.

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t is a booklet published in 1846 listing the dogs in the Home Park Kennel at Windsor Castle. In total there are 27 breeds listed with many of the dogs included within being gifts from her extended family in Europe and members of her court or the diplomatic service.

Queen Victoria was at the forefront of many breeds becoming established in Britain and the influence she had on the world of dogs is incalculable. She set trends and fashions, immortalized the dogs’ role in art, and her love for them all and the role they played in her domestic life helped to change people’s attitudes forever.

Earlier, as Princess Victoria, she took an interest in the work of what would become the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and there is no doubt that it is because of this support that the first Bill for the protection of domestic animals was passed in 1835.

Shortly after she ascended the throne she was given a Scottish Terrier by the Duke of Argyll named Gaskick and this was one of the first breeds in which she bred a number of litters. The Duchess of Buccleuch, the King of the Belgians and Prince Charles Hohenlore all received Scotties as gifts from the Queen.

She soon embraced everything Scottish and like the Scottish Terrier, owned her first Deerhound, Bran, a gift from the Marquis of Breadalbane, soon after ascending the throne. Afterwards she acquired Edith, a daughter of the famous Haffed, and from the pair she bred two litters.

Another Scottish breed included in the Windsor kennel was a Highland Sheep-Dog named Bruce, a gift from the Countess of Dunmore – a forerunner of the modern-day Bearded Collie?

Through her marriage to Prince Albert she was instrumental in introducing and popularising the Dachshund in Britain. In 1840 the first two arrived from Germany, Waldman and Waldina (possibly bred by Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimer). Others followed including Spurman in 1841 and Deckel in 1845 who was favoured enough to live in the house. Also from Germany around this time came two German

Victoria’s Dogs Boarhounds, a dog from Coburg and a bitch from Stuttgardt.

Gabbas, a Pyrenean Mountain Dog, a gift from M. Guizot in 1844, is thought to have been the first pure-bred Pyrenean in Britain. Unfortunately the dog bit the Queen badly in the arm and was exiled to the Zoological Society. Also sent to the Zoological Gardens was a Fox Dog, whatever that may have been.

It is virtually impossible to equate some of the breeds listed to breeds we know today. What exactly was the Hungarian Sheepdog, a gift from Count Alphonse Mensdorf, a cousin of both the Queen and Prince Albert, or an African Dog brought back from the somewhat ill-fated Niger expedition in 1842, and was the Small Cuba named Chico a small Cuban Mastiff or what we know today as the Havanese? The dog’s name possibly suggests the latter.

In December 1843 the Queen received Adana, a Persian Greyhound, a gift from the Duc de Nemours, and Zohrah, a Bedouin Dog, a gift from the Duc d’Aumale, both of whom had spent time in North Africa. An educated guess would suggest that Adana was a Saluki and Zohrah a Sloughi from the Bedouins of Sahara, so possibly the first of its breed in Britain.

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ith the emergence of this booklet, historians in some breeds listed therein may like to revisit their breed’s history. Are the three Chinese Dogs, Betty, Hong Shoo and Akoe, Chow Chows? The breed is the most likely contender. Chows would have been known to the few intrepid travellers to the country at that time where they were reared and kept for food. If so they represent the first known and named dogs of the breed in the west. Another example is the Sussex Spaniel, for the booklet shows a previous unrecorded royal connection for the breed through Tilco, a present from the Earl of Albermarle in 1838.

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American Kennel Club Enhances Care And Conditions of Dogs Policy

Enhanced Guidelines and New Format Provide Best Practices For All Responsible Dog Owners

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ew York, NY – As the only purebred dog registry in the country with an ongoing kennel inspection program, the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is proud to announce recent enhancements to its Care and Conditions of Dogs policy. Since 2000, AKC has conducted more than 55,000 inspections based on its care and conditions policy, which is at the core of its inspections program, as well as record-keeping and dog identification. The AKC Board of Directors voted unanimously at its April meeting to implement the new enhanced policy with an effective date of June 1, 2012.

“In our leadership role as experts on maintaining and keeping of dogs since 1884, we are uniquely placed to provide American dog and kennel owners with guidelines detailing best practices that embody responsible dog ownership regardless of the number of dogs owned,” said AKC’s Director of Compliance Support Jack Norton. “We are committed to protecting the integrity of our registry and ensuring that all AKC dogs are cared for in a humane way.

Our policies embody AKC’s mission to promote responsible dog ownership.”

Since 1990, an additional AKC policy has provided that when inspectors find substandard kennel conditions and /or dogs in imminent danger, it will be reported immediately to the proper federal, state or local authorities.

The policy has been reformatted into an easy-to-understand framework for responsible dog ownership including: Care of Dogs, Kennels and Housing and Operations. Anyone, from a single dog owner to a large kennel manager, can follow these enhanced guidelines, to ensure best practices of keeping and

maintaining dogs. In addition, as the cornerstone of the AKC Inspections program, each time an inspector conducts an inspection they will have the opportunity to educate and communicate this policy to owners and breeders.

Enhanced guidelines include: • The importance of daily positive human interaction and socialization for dogs • Sufficient number of staff must be provided to carry out appropriate levels of care and conditions for the number of dogs kept • Each kennel should maintain an emergency preparedness plan adequate for the type of facility owned and breed(s) of dogs maintained there • When euthanasia is necessary, it should always be performed humanely AKC’s Care and Conditions of Dogs Policy (effective June 1, 2012) The Care and Conditions of Dogs Policy, effective June 1, 2012, reflects the American Kennel Club’s values in promoting the responsible ownership and maintenance of dogs. These guidelines are meant as a basis for helping individuals ensure that dog care practices are performed and housing facilities are maintained in a safe, humane and responsible manner. The guidelines are not intended to be all-inclusive or definitive, but rather are intended to serve as a working basic outline that can be expanded and refined as needed while lending uniform application of this policy. In addition to guidelines set forth in this policy, individuals are expected to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the ownership and maintenance of dogs.

A. Care of Dogs 1. Dogs should have access on a daily basis for play and exercise.

2. Dogs must have access to fresh water as appropriate.

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Multiple Best In Show Winning

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Judges M ack Group Firsts r. Roger H and Mr. N artinger April 14 orman Kenney and Apri l 15, 201 Rhode Is 2 land Ken nel Club

With sincere appreciation to Judge Mr. Robert J. Caswell for this Group First Award Steve and Alice Lawrence 2011 AKC Herding Group Breeders of the Year

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As the show season on both sides of the border starts to heat up, many National specialties are held on each side of the border and it seems that breeders, exhibitors and fanciers of every breed make extensive travel arrangements to get their dogs to these events which really do “showcase” their respective breeds.

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e all know how the logistics of getting our dogs from one end of the country to another can be daunting at the best of times. What with winter road conditions, summer road construction, embargoes on certain airlines due to heat, or even due to cold, and throw into this mix crossing an international border and you have a whole other can of worms. So I am going to provide here some information on how to get you and your dog to some summer dog shows here in the True North.

First for show information, I find the most complete information including shows, judges and show secretaries to be on the website Canuck Dogs at www.canuckdogs.com. Everything you need is here divided into provinces and also easily divided into specialties, all breed shows and performance events.

Once you have decided to go to a CKC event it is wise to get an Events Registration Number.

This is not a Canadian Kennel Club Full Registration but rather gives you a number that awards you all the privileges of competing and obtaining your Canadian Championship Certificate.

It is easy to get your ERN number, you simply download the form from the CKC website at www.ckc.ca and go to CKC services or call their order desk at 1-800-250-8040. Be warned that if you do not get your ERN you will be charged a listing fee of $8.00 above the cost of each entry and also run the risk of losing your wins after a 30 day period.

The requirements to become a CKC champion are similar to those of becoming an AKC champion. You need 10 points with one 2-point major win under 3 different judges. Dogs winning the breed can also pick up points for every group placement with competition and add those points to the points won at the breed level to a maximum of 5 per show.

Junior Showmanship is offered at most shows but often you will find that only 1 day of a ‘cluster’ of shows will have it available. One perk is that the entry for Juniors is done the day of the show, the junior and/or their family need not own the dog and there is usually a nominal fee of $2.00 to enter.

Best puppy in breed, group and best in show is an official class at a CKC show and all puppies, regardless of class entered, are eligible for Best puppy in breed. Please be careful as if you do not show up for the puppy competition your

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awards from that day will be cancelled. Better to ask the ring steward if you are required for additional judging before going back to your benching area or leaving the show grounds rather than risk losing your wins.

Customs Information for Traveling Between the United States and Canada If you will be traveling between the United States and Canada, identification for Customs and Immigration is required. U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling across the border need the following: Continued on page 90

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The Miniature Pinscher Club of America National

Pins & Needles in Mesa, Arizona “

By Gretchen Hofheins-Wackerfuss, President, and Christine Filler, Show Chair Show Photos courtesy of Bob Kohler, and Candids from Shelley Erdman

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he theme for the 2012 Miniature Pinscher Club of America (MPCA) National Specialty was “Pins N’ Needles”, held at the Windemere Hotel & Conference Center in Mesa, Arizona. The hotel accommodations, grounds and ballroom venue were perfect for the dogs and their people, with great hospitality provided by the Min Pin Club of Greater Phoenix.

The 3 day MPCA annual event began on Sunday, April 1st, with the Futurity and Maturity Stakes competition starting in the morning. Breeder, owner and handler Ms. Pam Campbell Dziuk judged the entries. Her Best In Futurity was the puppy dog, KISA The Iceman Cometh V Marlex, bred by Armando Angelbello & Kim Byrd, owned by Larry & Penny Dewey. Best of Opposite in Futurity went to the puppy bitch, Risingstar Road To Glory, bred and owned by Carol Dry and Deborah Stumm. Futurity was followed by the Maturity Stakes with the dog Ch Aleigh Satin’s Fire Dancer selected Best In Maturity for breeder-owners Judy Stout-Reynolds and Janis Leigh, and Best of Opposite Maturity the bitch Ch Aleigh Satin’s Hot Darling, also bred & owned by Judy and Janis.

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On Sunday evening, the elegant Top 20 Competition began. The judges selected by the Top 20 Committee were kept secret until the night of the event. Introduced to the crowd were the three judges, AKC Judge Mrs. Pamela Peat, Breeder-Judge Mrs. Marcia Tucker, and Handler-Judge Mrs. Lonnie Phillips. All Top 20 competitors entered the ring together for first impressions, followed by individual dog examination, one at a time in the big ring. With scoring pads in hand, the judges evaluated each exhibit and turned in their sheets, sealed under dual control for later tabulations. At conclusion of judging, the ballots from the audience were collected for Top 20 People’s Choice, and while they were tabulated, exhibition of prior Top 20 winners took place. Then the competitors were brought back into the ring for announcement of the Top 20 People’s Choice winner, which was the bitch GCh Marlex Classic Red Glare, bred by Carole Mohr-Rio, owned by Leah Monte & Armando Angelbello. The official judges’ selection for Top 20 Winner is not announced until the Awards Banquet on Tuesday night.

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onday morning, April 2nd was time for the Puppy, Junior and Veteran Sweepstakes. The judge of the day was Ms. Paulann “Sam” Phelan. Beginning with the Puppies, her Best Puppy In Sweepstakes was the dog Satin’s Ment To Be A Star, bred and owned by Judy Stout-Reynolds, with Best of Opposite In Sweeps going to the bitch Whitehouse’s Sugar Fix, bred/owned by Judith White and co-owned with John Reiss. Continued on page 98

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klahoma is inching closer to the list of canine legislative successes for 2012.

This past Monday, the Oklahoma House approved Senate Bill 1919, which makes many positive changes to the state’s commercial pet breeder law, by the near unanimous vote of 86-1. The House approved all amendments made by the House Agriculture, Wildlife, and Environmental Committee that would create the new Commercial Pet Breeders Act of 2012, which addresses the problematic current law that was passed in 2010. The measure should now go back to the Senate for final approval.

Among the many provisions included in the new Act of 2012 will be the dissolving of the Commercial Pet Breeder Board and moving breeder oversight and rulemaking powers to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, a move the American Kennel Club endorsed, as it believes that this will result in subject matter experts providing oversight of the regulatory program, which will better represent the interests of responsible dog breeders. The new bill also clarifies the definition of “adult animals” as intact female animals 12 months of age or older (instead of six months of age or older) and the definition of “intact female animals” as any female animal at the second estrus cycle or one-and-half years of age, whichever comes first and is capable of sexual reproduction (instead of the current law, which describes an intact female animal as any female animal that has not been spayed and is capable of sexual reproduction). The new bill will maintain several aspects of current law, including the threshold for qualifying as a commercial breeder —any individual, entity, association, trust or corporation that possesses eleven or more adult intact female animals for the use of breeding for dealing in animals for direct or indirect sale or for exchange in return for consideration — and it will still require the licensing of those considered commercial breeders, annual inspection of their premises and reporting of their activities, and penalties for violations of the Act. Congratulations to all the responsible owners and breeders in the Sooner State who sent emails and made phone calls, the Oklahoma Animal Interest Alliance and the AKC’s Government Relations Department for keeping fanciers, breeders and owners on the alert, and of course, thanks are also in order to the lawmakers who listened.

Final approval of the Senate is anxiously awaited in Oklahoma.

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t is hoped that lawmakers elsewhere have also gotten an earful from responsible owners and breeders regarding important canine legislation, namely in Missouri and New York, as both those states are considering laws this week that may have dramatic effects on dogs’ and their owners’ lives. The Missouri Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources is considering a bill as we go to press that would make some positive changes to the state’s animal seizure laws. The major change put forth in House Bill 1444 is that it would prohibit the intentional euthanization of any animal until legal proceedings have been concluded. It would also prohibit sterilization during trials unless medically necessary, and would establish tough penalties for the unauthorized sterilization or euthanization of any animal, as anyone sterilizing or euthanizing a seized animal except when deemed medically necessary would be guilty of a class B misdemeanor, with each animal constituting a separate offense, and a second or subsequent violation would result in a class A misdemeanor. In addition, the bill would clarify procedures regarding payments for animal care, setting forth reasonable costs for the care of animals and only requiring them for the period from the end of the disposition hearing until a final judgment is reached. If charges are dismissed or the owner is acquitted, the owner will not be liable for any costs relating to the care or housing of the animal while the charges were pending.

Impounding organizations would also be liable to the animal’s owner for damages for acts of negligence or abuse to the animal that occur while the animal is within that organization’s care or custody.

These important changes to the state’s animal seizure laws have become necessary in light of some highly publicized cases around the country in which innocent animals were unjustly and unnecessarily euthanized and/or sterilized. Other states have sought to implement such exorbitant fees or forfeiture of ownership rights if the accused fails to pay “impoundment, care, and provision costs” for impounded animals that may have been improperly or erroneously seized. One such measure is being tracked in Colorado, though at the request of the Colorado Federation of Dog Clubs, an amendment was added that permits owners to have their veterinarian examine the animal within 72 hours of seizure as well as throughout impoundment. It may sound like little solace to the owners of unjustly impounded animals but it’s about time efforts were made to correct or dissuade these commonly occurring tactics, which could lead to responsible breeders abandoning their avocations out of fear of the animal rights’ zealots and their sponsored legislation. Indeed, right here in New York, home of Dog News, the AKC, the Westminster Kennel Club, and millions of dog owners, a bill that would amend laws regarding the care of animals that have been seized and are being cared for during animal cruelty hearings has also made the rounds. Under this proposal, the burden of proof for violations would fall on the impounding organization rather than the owner. The AKC’s GR Department requested that the burden of proof lie with the District Attorney (an innovative idea), and that the owners be reimbursed if the charges are dismissed. Would impounding organizations be so quick to house animals and petition the court for funds if that measure was adopted? AB 259 and its companion bill SB3806 are pending in the Senate Agricultural Committee.

Several other bills will be considered this week that have ramifications for New York’s responsible owners and breeders.

One such bill should garner the support of all: AB 3507, which prohibits insurers from refusing to issue, renew or cancel or raise premiums for homeowners insurance based on the breed of dog owned by the policyholder. The bill does allow for insurance companies to take these actions if the dog has been declared dangerous based on current law, which already expressly prohibits municipalities from passing laws that target specific breeds of dogs. (This hasn’t, however, stopped Middletown, NY from seeking a ban on “pit bulls”; enlightened of the ban, the mayor has agreed to make modifications to the draft, which has not been made available yet). Another NY bill under the gun this week is a virtual ban on the debarking of dogs. This procedure, when performed by a qualified, licensed veterinarian, is safe and relatively non-invasive. It’s often a last ditch effort for an apartment or city dweller to keep a beloved family member rather than relinquish it to a shelter, and for that reason devocalization vs. euthanization is a decision that’s best left to the owner and his veterinarian. Other bills being considered include AB 1327, which seeks to allow municipalities to set license fees for unspayed or unneutered dogs; AB 1766, which would create an animal cruelty and animal fighting database; and AB 269, which seeks to increase the penalty for repeat convictions of animal cruelty to a Class E felony, with imprisonment for up to four years and a fine of $5,000. Still too lenient in the opinion of many, but deserving of everyone’s support.

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THE LIGHTER SIDE OF JUDGING Continued FROM page 14

once again articulate to myself. Ms. Cerise, a good seven inches taller than Ms. Southampton, is clearly visible from behind the podium. Her choice of fashion for the evening makes a rather bold statement and the audience becomes silent in anticipation of what is next. Ms. Cerise, holding a necklace in her right hand, starts speaking into the microphone. Expecting to hear and see the flurry of fast action, my breathing slows.

Nothing happens. Stunned at the lack of interest and in Ms. Cerise’s inability to energize the crowd, I watch in amazement as she actually bids on the necklace...herself!!! And... buys it from the podium! She actually bid against herself.“Brilliant – not wanting to accept defeat---she ran the item up to $575.00 like a professional ventriloquist,” I continue in self- conversation.

“Michael---We NEED YOU NOW!” shouts Mr. B2. “What do you want me to do?” I exclaim. “You are going to go up there and save the evening,” Mr. B2 instructs. “But I have never auctioned an item in my life and I certainly have not had enough to drink,” I declare anxiously. I thank Ms. Cerise and sheepishly take the microphone from her hands. I stop for a moment and look at the crowd. I identify friends and begin talking to them directly from the podium, as if in private conversation. “Hey MB how are you back there? Listen I have some great items up here and with your huge AKC salary I want to see your hands moving. Now that the ladies have warmed you up, I am here to liven things up a bit! And if you think you are going to not bid…well, I know a lot of dirt about many of you and I am more than happy to share a few stories before the night is over.” A roar of laughter comes from the crowd and the first item I auction, the framed Derby poster, moves faster than expected, bringing almost two thousand dollars. The second item draws a record three thousand six hundred dollars and the third garners seven more. The crowd is on fire….

I take a short break for hydration. “Michael you have saved our asses,” comments Mr. B2. I smile from my podium perch. The next item is the signed book by BSA-JD. Winning the book was only part of the prize. The top bidder also won the right to name a character in BSA-JD’s next book. I hold the book high over my head and begin to speak. “Ladies and gentleman I am thrilled to offer our next item---a signed book by Best Selling Author and Dog Enthusiast, BSA-JD. Also, Mr. Deaver has included the opportunity to name a character in his next novel. I am sure many of you will recognize Mr. Deaver as the author of the Bone Collector. This novel was made into a major motion film thriller featuring Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie and Queen Latifah. I take a moment and traverse the crowd with my eyes identifying my next bidding victims. I look for audience members who have excitement and anticipation written all over their faces---the ones perched on the edge of their chairs waiting for numbers to start rolling off my tongue.

I spot one particular gentleman---to my far left---sitting arm and arm with his girlfriend.

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“Yes, he is the one!” I mentally articulate while preparing my attack. “Let’s start the bidding at $500.00 ---a hand shoots up to my right. I have 5 who will give me 6 – do I have six? A hand comes from the back of the room. I have 6 who will give me 7?” Ms. Cerise pops into action front and center. Time for my visual assault---I look directly into Mr. RS’s eyes and compellingly inquire, “Will you give me $800.00?”

Drawn in by anticipation, greed, pride and the thrill of winning, he affirms my request with a nod. Back to Ms. Cerise, who bids against herself---twice--shooting the bid over $1,000.00. I play Mr. RS, Ms. Cerise and an unknown (Mr. UK) from the back like a fine musical instrument. The bidding settles at $4,900.00, with Mr. UK from the back holding the winning bid. For some mysterious reason, I can’t let it go. I want Mr. RS as my victim. Knowing him, knowing his dogs, and knowing parts of his personal life convinces me that I want him to be the winning bidder. I turn slightly to my left and say “Mr. RS – Listen I have a standing bid of $4,900.00 and I would like you to give me $5,000.00. It’s a bargain as I see it.

You can name a character in Mr. Deaver’s next novel and with your luck it might even be a victim. Now I am sure you can think someone you would like to victimize for eternity,” I wickedly suggest. Mr. RS’s quickly pops up. “I have $5,000.00...going once… going twice...sold to Mr. RS.” The 2005 Kentucky Take the Lead Gala proved to be a smashing success. In 2007 and 2009, we returned to the Blue Grass State and hosted the event at the private University Club at the University of Louisville, thanks to the generosity of Ms. Southampton’s husband Dr. Southampton. Each year, I returned as the Host, MC, and auctioneer and in 2009 my journey with BSA-JD continued.

The stage is set once again for an exciting, fastpaced, thrill – ride. Ms. Southampton along with Ms. Millridge organizes the silent auction items, Ms. Cerise, with her two men in tow, artfully transforms the space into a garden delight. I attend to last minute details such as placing small bottles of Makers Mark at each place setting and making sure the reserved tables are clearly labeled with the appropriate place cards.

Holding the reserved place cards in my left hand, I take the next one on top and read out loud to an almost empty room. “Best Selling Author – Jeffery Deaver” (BSA-JD) and the next one Madelyn Warcholik, BSA-JD’s partner. I am careful to make sure BSA-JD and Madelyn are seated up-front and center along with the other VIP Host Sponsors, including, Ms. Riversong, Mr. & Mrs. GSD/PDL, Ms. Telltale, Ms. Cerise and others.

Pleased with seating arrangement I take a moment to savor the collective efforts of such a great team. Yes, I think Mr. B1 and Mr. B2, along with the other fellow TTL Board Members, will be pleased.

Guests begin to arrive promptly at 6:30 pm. I have to admit I am in absolute and delightful anticipation of BSA-JD & Madelyn’s arrival. In support of his literary accomplishments and his literary donations to TTL, I purchased and read every book he published starting with Manhattan Is My Beat (1988) and recently finished, The Bodies Left Behind (2008) two weeks before the 2009 TTL Kentucky Gala. The Bodies Left Behind left me personally behind on two days of work due to the fact I could not put the damn thing down. “I certainly hope the opportunity arises this evening to inform BSA-JD that he singlehandedly stripped me of two days of my life, throwing me into a thrill-a-minute wilderness adventure

that toyed with my every emotion… one twist after another. Yes, he needs to be held responsible for his dark literary seduction,” I muse.

BSA-JD and Madelyn arrive fashionably, twenty minutes late, dressed in none other than black from head to toe. “How fitting for the author of such titles as The Bone Collector, The Coffin Dancer, The Burning Wire, Hell’s Kitchen, Bloody River Blues, The Broken Window, Shallow Graves and others,” I mumble to whomever is listening. Pushing my way past Mr. B1 and Mr. B2, I politely yet cautiously, introduce myself to BSA-JD and Madelyn grasping full well that BSA-JD is evaluating his surroundings and the people he meets with an investigator’s eye and the soul of a murderer.

One and half hours into the event, Ms. Milridge shuts down the silent auction tables. Men in black coats and bow ties open the main doors to the event space, freeing three hundred hungry and tired, handlers… exhibitors… judges…and club members to a feeding, drinking frenzy. Virgil, one of Ms. Cerise’s boys in tow, serenades the room to “My Old Kentucky Home.”

Mr. B1 and Mr. B2 collectively speak to the crowd on behalf of Take the Lead. I wait behind the podium and slightly to the right to begin my hosting / auctioneer duties. The team once again acquired an impressive array of items for the live auction including, a five course dinner with wine pairings anywhere in the continental United States prepared by none other than…ME! I begin the auction with moderate success. I decide to work the crowd personally and remove myself from behind the podium, now that their bellies are full and they are getting liquored up. Ah, yes, a little booze helps your bottom line numbers at the end of the night. Success! My personal attention to various bidders is a winning formula, driving the bids fast and furiously. Thrilled with the evening’s success thus far, one item remains to be auctioned.

Yes!! My dinner-package. You see, as an artist I have always donated a piece of artwork or an original painting to the cause. This year (2009), I wanted to step out of my comfort zone, offering my personal cooking package.

BSA – JD adjusts himself slightly in his chair at the start of my bidding. I also notice Ms. Cerise’s Personal Assistant (MCPA) grab her bidding paddle in anticipation, while Mrs. GSD/PDL snatches her paddle away from the mister. With the keen eye of an experienced auctioneer---and the ruthless attack of a seasoned serial killer, I begin stalking my prey. “Let’s start the bidding at $500 – who will give me …500…1000…1500…2000… 2200…3000…

3500… the bidding slows. The remaining war is between none other than BSA-JD and MCPA. I slow the pace focusing most of my energy in the direction of BSA-JD, wanting to pull him directly into the winner’s web. “The bids stands at 3500, do we have a bid at 4000?” BSA-JD nods in my direction. MCPA quickly calls out “4200!” – I look back toward BSA-JD. He approves my bid of 4500. MCPA blurts out “4500.” BSAJD hits back with 4800. Exhausted, yet energized by the lively bidding for my cooking skills, I silently pray they are not expecting me to cook in the nude. “Who will give me 5000?” I ask one last time. MCPA raises her paddle and BSA-JD looking my direction nods his head in defeat. “Wait a minute!” erupts a voice from the far right side of the room. Mr. JO comes to life.“Michael – I suggest you donate as many dinners as there are people willing to pay $5,000.00! Will you do it?” Wanting to personally add Mr. JO to my list of Continued on page 62

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Conservation Dogs Prove the Nose Knows

BY SHARON PFLAUMER All photos courtesy of Conservation Dogs Wildlife & Invasive Species Detection/ Wagtail UK Ltd. Specialists Dog Services.

Using their keen sense of smell, conservation dogs help save endangered wildlife and eradicate invasive plants and pests.

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onservation Dogs Wildlife & Invasive Species Detection trains dogs to perform a unique array of scent finding tasks. It provides scent trained dogs to assist with conservation surveys, which assess the status of wildlife species through the detection of their scat, dens, nests and carcasses, i.e., the dogs search large tracts of land for hidden or hard to find evidence of species being studied.

Tangent to this, it provides detection dogs that search luggage, vehicles and cargo for products made from endangered animal species to prevent their illegal importation or exportation across borders.

It also provides detection dogs that search for evidence of invasive plants or pests.

Luna, a Labrador retriever, searching for Pine Marten scat.

Specialized dog services Conservation Dogs Wildlife & Invasive Species Detection is a division of Wagtail UK Ltd. Specialists Dog Services, which is based in Holywell, North Wales. Wagtail provides government and law enforcement agencies across Europe with dogs that can detect drugs, explosives, tobacco, currency, accelerants, cadavers, and live bodies (illegal immigrants). Wagtail’s Conservation Dogs Division was founded by Louise Wilson, who serves as Director of Training. Wilson is a qualified drug and explosives

Twister finds a bat carcass.

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Luna is pictured with a Pine Marten scat she found for a trial done by the Vincent Wildlife Trust in Argyll, Scotland. The Pine Marten is a member of the weasel family that’s become more widespread in Scotland after nearing extinction. A Pine Marten scat detection dog was needed for the trial because fox scat is often confused with Pine Marten scat by human survey teams. Luna was able to detect Pine Marten scat when it was out of sight under foliage, high up in trees or under fallen tree limbs.

Twister, an English springer spaniel, in training for bat carcass detection. detection dog handler and one of the few cadaver dog handlers in the United Kingdom. She also holds a Higher Education Diploma in Animal Behavior and Welfare in the Conservation of Captive and Wild Animals.

Her interest in conservation led her to believe there was a need for conservation dogs in the UK. Her dog training and handling expertise made the specially trained dogs able to perform the task a reality.

Amazing olfactory capability Conservation dogs work the same way as their canine law enforcement counterparts who search for narcotics, explosives, accelerants, etc. Instead of searching for the above, however, conservation dogs are trained to detect the scent of particular types of wildlife, plants or pests.

“We can train dogs to find anything that has a scent because of their amazing olfactory capability,” Wilson says. “Dogs have up to 250,000,000 scent receptors as compared to the mere five million scent receptors humans have. Dogs can detect individual scent particles when the particles are masked by other scents. They also can detect scent particles hidden within walls, containers, vehicles, buried in sand or underground, and when they’re up in trees.”

Because dogs detect the scent of a particular species of wildlife, invasive plant or pest, they can locate them more accurately and efficiently than humans and thus are a more cost effective method of search.

“They also provide an unbiased form of survey. While the dogs are led by their nose, human search teams tend to look in the ‘usual’ places— locations where scats were found in the past for example. Detection dogs also search all areas with the same level of motivation for the duration of the search regardless of environmental conditions. They cover a larger area in less time as well.”

Wildlife scat and carcass detection Dogs have been used successfully to detect or find the scent and, therefore, the presence of the Desert Tortoise, Kiwi, Kakapo, Brown Tree snake, Seals, etc.

“Because it’s based on scent finding, the dogs detect animal nests and dens in a way that causes minimal disturbance and no harm to the target species,” Wilson says.

In the case of scat detection, conservation dogs locate samples of wildlife feces. Analysis of scat enables biologists and conservationists to identify a target species’ distribution, habitat use, parasite infestation level, etc. Analysis of the hormones present in scat further reveals gender, reproductive status, paternity, etc. All of which help researchers monitor rare or threatened wildlife.

For example, Wilson was asked to assist with the training of a Belgian malinois for a Cheetah survey based on scat detection in South Africa. The request was made by Rox Brummer, the Director of Green Dogs, a group that uses dogs to collect information for organizations like the Endangered Wildlife Trust.

Cheetahs, the most endangered cat in Africa, are elusive and easily stressed. Using a scat detection dog meant most of the Cheetah population could be sampled potentially without ever encountering and, therefore, not disturbing a single cat.

This type of survey would provide researchers with a more comprehensive view of the Cheetah population’s status in terms of its abundance, overall health, dietary preferences, etc.

Conservation dogs are tasked with carcass searches in order to estimate the mortality rate of a target species due to pesticide use, disease outbreaks, attacks and other causes.

“For example, we trained Twister, an English springer spaniel, to detect bat carcasses for a pilot study done by a university for an ecology company. The objective of the study was to find out why so many protected bat species were dying close to the wind turbines across the UK. It was believed the bats’ lungs exploded when exposed to the change in air pressure created by the turbines. Scientists and researchers wanted to verify if this was true or if the bats were killed when they collided with the turbines’ whirring blades. We trained Twister to cover a 100by 100-meter area in 16 minutes. He could detect intact or even tiny pieces of bat carcasses hidden in foliage, brush, brambles and dense vegetation.”

Invasive plant detection Conservation dogs are the latest weapon in use to combat invasive plant species before they become full blown infestations that threaten ecosystems. The dogs can find invasive plant species in rugged terrain where detection is difficult if not impossible with the human eye. (They’re six times more likely to locate a target species than trained scientists according to one study.) The dogs also can detect invasive plants when they’re still at an early growth stage which facilitates eradication.

Pest detection In the past, pest detection was limited to visual inspections done by pest control company personnel; a time-consuming, costly and ineffective method. Alternatively, pest detection dogs can be trained to find any type of pest infestation quickly and accurately. As is the case with invasive plants, the earlier pests are detected the more effective the treatment to eradicate them.

For example, Archie, another English springer spaniel, was trained to be a Pest Detection Dog for MITIE Pest Control Services. Archie can successfully detect the high frequency entry/ exit points in buildings that mice use.

“The difficulty with this project was that we couldn’t train the dog to detect mice droppings or urine because mice eliminate while they move around,” Wilson says. “We also couldn’t train the dog on the mice themselves because we didn’t want to train a mice catching dog. Therefore, we had to train the dog to detect the scent of the rodent’s skin and the oil on its fur. The mice left traces of both as they squeezed through tiny gaps in Continued on page 104

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“to be brutally victimized,” I agree to the calling.

Within a matter of two seconds, both BSA-JD and MS.GSD/PDL book their future tables.

The clock moves forward to late January 2010. BSA-JD, Madelyn and I agree on a date for dinner. I ring my sous chef, MB, the morning of my departure for support, guidance and lodging.

“MB – Hey there…I’m leaving just after Noon. I should be arriving at your house late in the afternoon, early evening.” “Great – I will probably be at work when you arrive. You will find the key to the front door hidden XXXXXXXX. Make yourself at home and I will see soon…Love you!” With my vehicle packed full of necessary culinary tools, spices and ingredients, I head to Raleigh, NC for a mystery dinner with BSA-JD. MB’s house is exactly a three hours and forty-two minutes’ drive door to door. Usually, being held captive in a vehicle over three hours sends me completely over the edge. Knowing I will be spending quality, creative time with my dear friend MB and the thought of cooking and visiting with BSA-JD and Madelyn makes the trip exceedingly bearable, enhanced by singing along to my personal, randomly assorted, selection of music.

Strumming my pains with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song I felt all flush with fever, embarrassed by the crowd I felt he’d found my letters and read each out loud I prayed that he would finish, but he just kept right on… ( R Flack) I belt surpassing Roberta Flack’s volume, while activating the right turn signal at the appropriate exit off interstate 95.

“Would it not be wonderful if I could convince BSA-JD to create a serial killer who is motivated by my personal music selections?” I ask.

“Yes, the first would fall to the lyrics of “Killing me Softly” The second would succumb to Michael Jackson’s “Don’t stop ‘til You Get Enough” Lovely Is The Feelin’ Now Fever, Temperatures Risin’ Now Power (Ah Power) Is The Force The Vow That Makes It Happen It Asks No Questions Why For Victim number three, I will end with “What Am I Going To Do With You?” by Barry White, I verbally share my rendition with the windshield for the remaining forty minutes’ drive to MB’s house.

Arriving at MB’s house, locate the key to the front door after searching for a half an hour or so.

I unpack the truck, wishing I had thrown in additional clothing---based on the Weather Channel’s sudden winter storm projection. The snow promises to blanket North Carolina tomorrow evening. Making myself at home, I take an hour or so to admire MB’S collection of various dog art, along with the six or so inches of standing water in the kitchen sink. I can personally inform you, that the girl definitely had some plumbing problems.

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big hug. “It was a breeze. I was able to KILL some serious time with my personal music selections,” I add to the conversation with a chuckle.

“There is a huge snow storm expected tomorrow night. I am going to give BSA-JD a ring and ask if he would mind starting dinner an hour earlier. If not, I am afraid we will get stranded. They are expecting a foot or so of snow and ice, and by the way…I’m having some plumbing issues with the kitchen sink. I will call a plumber in the morning and with any luck, it will be clear for your use,” MB tells me.

“Missy – get your tools out. I may be gay, but don’t underestimate my abilities! I will fix your damn plumbing and I promise to complete the task with absolutely no butt crack shots,” I proudly state in a fit of laughter.

One hour and twelve minutes later, MB’s kitchen sink runs clear. The tools are put away, we grab a bite to eat, plan tomorrow’s culinary event, and retire to bed.

MB is quick to rise and departs for AKC Headquarters before I get out of the shower. Morning coffee lubricates my brain, giving the much-needed energy fueling the preparation process for BSA-JD’s and Madelyn’s dinner. Going over each of my many lists, I carefully roll, chop, spread, seal, mince, sauté, baste, arrange and pack everything for our 2:00 PM departure.

BSA-JD greets us at the door. “Hello, welcome and we are looking forward to tonight. Mrs. and Mr. BS will be joining us for dinner along with Madelyn, of course,” he is quick to share. “Wonderful, six is the perfect number,” I reply.

BSA-JD wastes no time is leading us directly to the kitchen. “Here it is – open whatever drawers and cabinets you would like. Anything you can find is yours to use. I am going to be in and out of my office, working, so I can personally justify taking the evening off.” Immediately, I move to the far side of the kitchen and open a large drawer. “OMG – the first drawer and it stuffed with various sizes of sharp cutting tools,” I respond, hoping our social gathering does not become fodder for his next best seller.

MB and I work like Trojans over the next three hours---and with the help of some wonderful wines--we dance like Julia Childs and Jacques Pepin creating a sumptuous dining experience for our guests.

Mr. & Mrs. BS, arrive for dinner shortly after Madelyn. We all gather, along with BSA-JD, around the large kitchen island for before-dinner drinks and appetizers. MB in her apron and I in my chef jacket are right at home on the kitchen side of the island, keeping our guests at a decidedly safe distance from the knife drawer. Never a lull in conversation, the evening flows like clockwork. Topics of conversation include food, travels, wine, passions, the weather and of course our favorite topic…DOGS! “Michael and MB, Madelyn and I have traveled all over and we have eaten at many Michelin-rated restaurants and I have to say …this is just as good… if not better,” BSA-JD graciously comments. MB and I share a brief glance of mutual success and start to clear the table. Four to five inches of snow already has collected outside. Mr. and Mrs. BS are the first to retire for the evening. MB and I are quick to follow.

The trip back to MB’s house takes twice as long, due to the accumulation of snow covering the road.

Once through the front door, it is obvious Mother Nature has determined that I will not be returning to Virginia for at least two days.

Our confinement is just what the doctor ordered for both of us. Needing relaxing down time, we spend the next two days cooking, eating comfort food, watching classic movies, viewing vintage Poodle Club

of America film clips, brainstorming fundraising ideas for Take the Lead in 2011 Kentucky and 2012 in Raleigh and, of course, our previous night’s dining experience with BSA-JD and Guests.

The 2011 Take the Lead Fundraising Gala held in Louisville, Kentucky with the generous support of team Ms. Cerise, Ms. Southampton, Ms. Millridge, Mr. Silver Spoon, and Ms. Kathy, all of the VIP Hosts and participating TTL Board Members was without a doubt a visual fantasy and financial success for the organization. (note: Phillip Koenig & Kathy Hensley owners of Silver Spoon Catering also provided and donated their valuable service to the 2007 event as well).

Looking forward to Take the Lead Raleigh 2012, I embrace the opportunity to combine several of my passions in one weekend – judging dog shows, being with MB and other friends, volunteering for Take the Lead and re-connecting with BSA-JD and his partner Madelyn.

BSA-JD was very busy from 2010 through 2011, writing and releasing the new James Bond thriller, Carte Blanche. “His creator may be long gone, but James Bond (with his gadgets, women, and suave lines) lives on in the skillful hands of a suspense superstar.” Malcome Jones, Newsweek magazine, “10 Must – Read Summer Books” “How am I ever going to explain to BSA-JD, at the Raleigh Take the Lead event, that I have yet to read---let alone purchase---his last year’s release?” I deliberate, while admitting to myself that I had just completed his 2010 release, Edge.

I activate DROID the morning of my departure to Raleigh. “Hello MB, it’s Michael--- How are you? Yes, I am leaving this afternoon. I should arrive at the hotel around 9:30 PM…O.K. lots of love and see you soon. Oh, one more thing---I checked the weather forecast, no chance of snow,” I end the conversation.

With the car packed for a repeat journey, I carefully select yet another self-made compilation of music for the trip. I choose a CD filled with favorite classical selections…all in support of right brain function and creativity, rather than serial killing with Robert Flack, Michael Jackson and Barry White.

The cluster graciously lodges the judges at a wonderful Marriott property, nestled in the woods. I awake, invigorated and excited about judging and attending Saturday’s Take the Lead Celebration. 7:00AM I meet several of the other judges on the weekend panel in the lobby of the hotel. My dear friend JVegas sits on the lobby sofa and DKChicago greets me with a warm hug. “JVegas you look and sound like shit,” I boldly remark. “You need drugs and fluids, if you plan on holding up all day. Grab your things. You are riding with me. DK Chicago, you can ride along if you would like, but first we are going to the pharmacy for dear JVegas,” I urgently plan aloud.

Thankful once again for Droid’s magic navigational abilities, we locate the twenty-four hour pharmacy, collect our goodies and arrive at the dog show in plenty of time to get a bite to eat before the start of ring time. “JVegas promise me you will take it easy and if you need anything give me a yell and please, drink lots of fluids,” I plead with genuine concern.

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Ch. Gallant’s First And Foremost v Ciden GROUP FIRST Garden City, Kansas Kennel Club Thank you to Judge Mrs. Judith Brown Breeders: Gallant/Ciden Mona Fasth DVM Cynthia Huckfeldt, PHA 307 532-1641

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doors with German Shepherd Dogs. I am thrilled to see Mrs. and Mr. GSD/PDL looking wonderful since their recent wedding / wild game chase. After GSD judging, I move indoors to complete my day. During the assigned lunch break, I visit with fellow Take the Lead Board Members and purchase a couple hundred dollars’ worth of raffle tickets. The items, gathered by MB, Randy and Dennis for the raffle, are amazing. I cautiously parade from one end of the long display table to the other, selectively choosing where to deposit my valuable tickets. I am three quarters of the way down the table, when I spot one particular basket seductively calling my name. The basket is not far from an oversize flatscreened TV. I move in for a closer look. “Could it be? Yes…it is…it’s a sign from above….Basket & Lunch with Best Selling Author Jeffery Deaver… offered by Jeffery Deaver and Madelyn Warcholik,” I read while carefully inspecting the contents of the basket. A treasure trove! Get Smart 2 DISC DVD set, The Bourne DVD Trilogy, Two glasses, cocktail napkins, bottle of Crown Royal, bottle of Triple Sec, Angostura aromatic bitter, the complete and unabridged CD version of Carte Blanche and the James Bond 007 Carte Blanche novel by Jeffery Deaver. I unload one hundred and fifty tickets into the container and return to my ring for the completion of the day’s judging.

While waiting to judge Best in Show, JVegas completes his group assignment and official photos, and comes over for a rest and chat. I take notice of JVegas’s grey skin tone, as he slowly attempts to contribute to the conversations in the judges’ holding area. Dropping his head like a marionette, he looks dreadful. I take charge.” OK. JVegas. you are going to the emergency room… now! I will come and get you after Best in Show. No questions. No comments. Get your ass to the doctors now!” I firmly state. Fellow Photo Friend from CA ushers JVegas a few miles down the road to the hospital emergency room.

I complete Best in Show judging, awarding the top prize to a gorgeous young Pug dog I had never seen before. Feeling good and excited with the lineup, I quickly leave the show grounds in search of JVegas. Droid informs me the Emergency Room is 2.1 miles down the road and to my right. Within minutes, I push the doors open and find JVegas waiting in a crowded room. We proceed to sit patiently together. An hour later, a doctor calls him to the back for an examination. I leave. Two hours later he calls DROID and instructs me to come back and see him. Five hours later… and aided by an IV drip, JVegas’s color returns to his cheeks and a slight spring reappears in his step. Back at the Marriot, I put JVegas to bed and return to the lobby bar / restaurant for my 11:00 PM dinner.

Morning comes more quickly than expected.

Thrilled that JVegas is looking better, I escort him, along with DKChicago, once again to the show. We pull into exactly the same parking spot as the day before. I carefully place the florescent green parking pass in the front window, knowing the parking attendant is ripe and ready to “bestow the tow.”

The morning starts with the norm---breakfast with judges…bathroom break… morning hello to Take the Lead folks…introduction to my ring steward…National Anthem… call the first class in the ring…award first set of points…first breed and onto the next. All is going smoothly, until one particular Professional Handler gaits his dog on the individual. For those who know me, and who take the time to study how I go over a dog…and 66 Dog News

especially a Gundog...are familiar with my modis operandi (forgive me Mr. Deaver), I like them to come back directly towards me. I do not like them twisted and turned sideways for a grandstanding show. No, I rather appreciate the gentleman’s gundog approach, by reaching out, holding their head in my hands, viewing the expression and ending with a gentle, but brief, once-over down the back. This morning, I proceed forward to reexamine the entry, after the individual gaiting.

The handler strongly proclaims,“Do Not Touch My Dog, Until I Tell You It Is OK!” Totally appalled, I respond, “Sir – this is my ring and don’t you ever tell me what to do or how to examine the dogs. Do I make myself perfectly clear? Now, please take your dog over in the corner until further instructed.” Needless to say, the other dog won the breed in a Nano second and I was left hearing Barry White’s voice singing,“What am I going to do with you?”…victim number three. For the time being, and until I had an opportunity to speak with the powers that be, I focused on my next breed and the BSA-JD Basket of enticing treasures.

I complete my judicious task by awarding a lovely young Springer Spaniel the Sporting Group and immediately start assisting my TTL colleagues with taking down our booth, transporting it, and setting up for the evening’s event. Collectively, the process takes only an hour. Within eighty minutes, I am changed into casual clothes alongside MB, distributing beer and wine tickets to arriving guests.

Once again, I am truly amazed how many wonderful people come out after a long weekend of showing and judging to support the organization and the mission. I am overwhelmed by the endless lineup of quality items donated by various individuals and I am humbled by the dedicated volunteer work of so many special people… who travel long distances on their own dime to support TTL events all over the country.

MB and I take our ticket distribution indoors, where she assists Mr. B1 with the drawing of the numerous raffle tickets. I return outdoors selling additional drink tickets to the crowd, who are waiting in line at the bar. When I return, the number and names have all been called and the band is playing full force. MB signals me for a stroll. We are the first to caress the floor. I notice my friend Madelyn is quick to follow. She is a free moving elegant dancer and it immediately strikes me!

“Where is BSA-JD?” The music stops. “MB if you ever ask me to dance again---remember I lead and you follow! Got it!” I say with a twinkle in my eye.

I parade back through the tables holding the various raffle items. “Hey, did Big Michael, I mean…did Michael Rawlings win anything?” I ask, having put his name on all of my tickets. “Yes, yes!

You won the Basket & Lunch with BSA – JD,” shares a voice passing by. Standing just a few feet away, Madelyn approaches. “Michael – That’s wonderful I am so thrilled that you won the basket and lunch.

Jeffery will be pleased, too. We will make it dinner instead of lunch. Now let’s dance.” Madelyn and I get down to business for next three songs. After which, I help clean up, close down, collect my James Bond-inspired basket and retire for the evening.

The next morning I start my day off with a large group of exceptional Labradors. The first exhibitor in the ring declares,“ Good morning – congratulations on your Television.” I pay no attention to her remark and continue with judging the

dogs. Ribbons are awarded and the next class is called into the ring. Around the ring they go and I approach the first dog on the stack. “Good morning! Congratulations on winning the TV,” shares the female handler. “That’s odd---I did not win a TV,” I respond. “Oh, yes you did,…you won the big, flat television last night. I was there when they called your name,” she adds. Again, I say nothing and finish the class. The next class enters - single entry shown by well-known Labrador handler. “Michael – congrats on the television. Did you drive? How are you going to get it home?” “What the hell,” I say--- “You are the third person this morning who has mentioned something about me winning a television.” “I don’t know,” he replies, everyone is saying you won the TV last night.”“That’s funny I did not put one ticket in the bucket for the TV,” I finalize, ending our conversation. I award the ribbon and the next class follows. Once again, I take them around the ring. Sure enough, the breeder – owner – handler declares, before I complete examining the dentition, “Nice win last night--- I was hoping to get the TV, but I’m thrilled for you.” “I’m sorry, I did not win the TV and if I had, I would give it to you,” I state categorically and add, “I did not even place one ticket in the bucket. Would you do me a favor and start spreading the news that I did not win, because I can’t imagine going all day having to listen and explain I did not win the TV.” Before the ring steward calls the next class, I politely ask her to tell all exhibitors before entering, “Mr. Faulkner did not win the TV.” Upon completion of my afternoon assignment, I collect my judge’s books, attempt to find a few friends to say goodbye, and head to the car.

Removing my sports coat before climbing into the driver’s seat, I toss it in the back seat alongside my luggage. Strapped in, I put the vehicle in reverse, pull back out of the parking space, move forward and exit the fairgrounds. Sitting in the passenger front seat is my Basket & Dinner with Best Selling Author Jeffery Deaver. Upon reflection, I am totally amazed by the gratitude, the professionalism, the dedication, the support, the integrity and love shown by so many within our sport. I can’t wait to get home, read Carte Blanche while sipping a Carte Blanche cocktail and with any luck…by the time the movie is released, I will have my new large flat screen television. Sliding the CD into the narrow slot, I forward to song number three Strumming my pains with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his words….

Realizing I did not have the opportunity to say goodbye and thank MB, I activate DROID and dial her number. “MB – I attempted to locate you before I left the building and I could not find you.”

“No worries---I was over in the grooming area speaking with so and so,” she adds. “Thank you MB for everything---for a great show weekend… for your friendship… and a big shout out to you and your team for putting on one great event for Take the Lead. I am thrilled to have been part of it and am even more thrilled to have won the basket.” “Just remember – when you speak with Jeffery and Madelyn, I’m your dinner date,” MB clarifies, ending the conversation on a high note. ….”I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd...” I continue to sing.

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The Pride of

The Breeder’s National

By Chuck Winslow Photos by JC Photography

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he Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac is the highest entry single breed dog show in the world with 1,025 dogs entered in this Specialty Show and Trial and a total entry of 1,483. The show this year took place on April 10th - 13th with the Conformation, Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes held at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center, and Obedience and Rally Trials held minutes away at the Breakaway Action Dogs, Inc. in Frederick, Maryland.

The Club itself was founded in 1975 by an illustrious group to say the least, including Constance Barton, George Bragaw, Buddy Voshell, Col. Jerry Weiss, Liz Clark, Janet Churchill, Kendall Kerr, Ed Squires and Betty Graham. The Potomac Club actually hosted the National Labrador Specialty of the LRC, Inc. in 1975 in Gaithersburg, Maryland before putting on their own regional Specialty the next year. It was the first year that a Working Certificate Test was held at the LRC, Inc. event.

The Potomac’s first regional Specialty was held on April 16th, 1976 in Leesburg, Virginia and over the years has become synonymous with the highest quality of competition and the place to shop for a stud dog and observe what’s happening with breeding programs all over the planet.

Lab enthusiast and breeder extraordinaire Vicky Creamer chaired the show this year, which was the occasion of Potomac’s 37th Spring Specialty. Vicky with her assistant David Heacock, the man with all the answers, Bucky Simpson, Betty Dust and Vicky’s husband Mike turned these show grounds into a site that worked like a Swiss made precision time piece. Beginning with the monumental green and white striped tent which measured 140 feet x 40 feet topped with white Potomac flags, the visuals were a sight to behold. The tent was so large that the county required exit signs and fire extinguishers under the tent. All of the 155 guest rooms were reserved months in advance for exhibitors and spectators from all over the world. The rings were of great size, well groomed and all the ringsides packed five deep. Spirits ran high and camaraderie ran deep.

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Monday’s schedule began with judges education, which was well attended and presided over by Dr. Michael Woods from St Johns, Canada, who ultimately judged Best of Breed.

There was a fun match and sweepstakes in the Hotel Picnic Area, and an Obedience Match at the Obedience and Rally site and at 6pm the club hosted a Pizza Party.

Class judging for Dogs and Bitches began at 8AM on Tuesday thru Thursday when Mr. Richard L. Edwards of Monmouthshire, England, having adjudicated the Dog Classes, chose his Winners Dog from the Open Chocolate Dog Class Inselheim Up To Citadel, bred

by Barbara M. Paveglio and owned by Pamela Smith. His Reserve Winners Dog from the 12 month to under 15 month Yellow Dog Class was Caer Bren Wickham, bred and owned by Jackie Mischou. There were just under 300 class dogs in competition.

The delightfully charming Mrs. Marilyn Elizabeth Prior of Wantage, England sorted out her some 400 lovely bitches with great authority and her Winners Bitch was Carol Heidl & Noel Niver’s stylish homebred Open Black Bitch Tabatha’s Glamour with Mrs. Prior awarding Reserve to the American bred Black Bitch Tabatha’s Sadie B bred and owned by Christina Hodge and Carol Heidl. Class entries with numbers like these certainly should be thought provoking when considering awarding Championship Points to Reserve Winners.

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“PIGEONHOLE SYNDROME” Continued FROM page 26

loves-the-whole-world-and-everything-in-it Golden. But if you treated him as such, you were well advised to make sure you had paid your health insurance premiums. He was a tremendous retriever as good in the water as on land which may be why his owner put up with his foul temperament. But woe to anything that got in his way because he’d likely as not take a chunk out of it just in passing. I still have the judge’s book that’s missing a major portion of the cover which this dog tore out when I dropped it in front of his nose at the last possible second to divert him from attacking the dog that was honoring his retrieve in a senior test. I can only guess what the consequences would have been to a burglar foolish enough to break into the Golden’s house. Instead of coming home to find his home looted, the Golden’s owner likely would have had to try to avoid tripping over the burglar’s mangled, lifeless body.

In second place, but only by the thinnest of margins, in the nasty department was a Labrador whose heart was as black as his coat. This dog had all the charm of a grizzly with a sore paw. He would display his impressive set of teeth at the slightest provocation and he simply could not be trusted around other dogs. Like the Golden, he was a dog on which you could never turn your back as he viewed inattention as an invitation to grab a piece of any human in range. It was well known in the judging community that prudence dictated keeping something solid between you and the dog whenever he came to the line and it was wise to never, ever take your eyes off him.

While we’re on the subject of sporting breeds, “everyone” knows that Pointers can outrun Quarter Horses, have the horizon in their eyes and absolutely know that birds are always in cover that’s at least a half mile away.

It is becoming exceedingly difficult for folks who believe that show English and Irish Setters are brainless hairballs to explain the emergence of dual champion setters and the growing number of dogs in these two breeds that own both a conformation championship and a master hunter title.

There are many Airedales that fail to live up to the “hardheaded, territorial and aggressively protective” description.

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How then to explain at least a half dozen Pointers that I judged over the years that worked slowly, back and forth, in front of their owners. These dogs were exceptionally well bred and had never been trained to work as they did. This was just their natural way of working in the field. On the other hand, I once judged a Clumber Spaniel that clearly believed he was a Whippet in a gun dog suit. He covered ground like a racehorse and operated at ranges best suited to those of the Army’s Paladin Howitzer, which can put a major hurt on something as far away as 18 miles. If the Clumber was hunting in the same county as his owner, he viewed it as “working close.” He could be reined in but it required a major effort and his owner had to stay on him every step of the hunt or his “my-feet-are-like-wings” personality would immediately resurface.

Throughout the world of gun dogs, show English and Irish setters are viewed as brainless hairballs. The accepted view among many upland bird hunters is that you can have a pretty dog or you can have one that hunts but you can’t have both. However, it is becoming exceedingly difficult for these folks to explain the emergence of dual champion setters and the growing number of dogs in these two breeds that own both a conformation championship and a master hunter title. As a long-time judge and owner of sporting dogs, I can tell you that airheaded dogs simply do not achieve field champion or master hunter titles. It is equally difficult to explain away the large number of hounds in all the hound breeds that own multiple performance titles if, in fact, conventional wisdom that “all hounds are dumb” is correct.

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ot long ago, I interviewed a lady who has champion Portuguese Water Dogs and also participates in a number of performance activities including the Portuguese Water Dog Club’s water testing program. PWDs have “water” in their name and they are touted as a natural water lover. Try telling that to my interviewee. Despite doing everything correctly when she introduced her PWDs to water, one dog wanted no part of it from the first time he stepped in it as a pup. No amount of coaxing, pleading or coercion could ever induce him to enter any water at all. She said he would go out of his way to avoid even the shallowest puddles in the driveway after a rainstorm.

Terriers are supposed to be stubborn and many are suspected of having more than slightly edgy temperaments. But, the dog world is full of terriers that have strings of performance titles. I recently interviewed a man who has a Cairn Terrier that has nearly two dozen titles, all of which required a considerable willingness to cooperate with his owner. The dog is also a regular visitor to local nursing homes and a local school’s reading program. The dog is handsome, even-tempered and just plain loves people, which makes him irresistible to young and old alike.

As for Chihuahuas being yappy little anklebiters, I have a friend who has, at last count, nine of these supposedly nasty, noisy dogs. Last summer, he claimed that I nearly gave him cardiac arrest when I walked behind him in his backyard while he was doing some work in his flower garden. All the dogs were in the yard with him and none gave out so much as a “yip” let alone a “yap.” None of the dogs made any noise at all unless you count swishing tails as “noise.” Nor did I incur a single ankle bite. I was in greater danger of being licked to death from the nine Chihuahuas than being bitten.

You don’t have to spend a lot of time around dogs to understand that little about them is predictable or absolutely true.

There are dogs in the “guardian” breeds that simply are not cut out to be guardians. There are hunting dogs that do not work the way members of that breed are “supposed” to work. There are terriers that refuse to fit the mold in which the group has been cast. All of which is why it is a really good idea to avoid casting an entire breed in a certain light based on the actions of a few dogs or even a single dog within that particular breed. Because, the minute you do, some dog is going to prove to everyone in sight what a complete idiot you are.

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The National Terrier is certainly one show that oozes atmosphere, because of the time of the year it has to be held indoors so a comparison with Montgomery cannot be held. Held at the same venue at UK Toy last time, it is situated in the middle of the country and about half and hour from Birmingham and the NEC. But this venue is a very popular one for exhibitors, being very close to motorway and plenty of room for everyone. 1,543 terriers were entered and the popularity of the show can be seen by the attendance of so many non terrier people. The only overseas judge this time was Birgitta Hasselgren from Sweden and owner of the world famous Tweed kennel, she had drawn a very good entry for the breed, and ended up with a dog over from Germany for her Best of Breed. Int. Ch Here I Am Delpen Brook is owned by the Delpenbrooks family, he was short listed in the group but went no further. There was a change of judge for the best in show as the appointed judge was taken ill and his place was taken by the very well respected Ferelith Somerfield, the second time she has judged best here.

Frankie Leung was also over for the show and was delighted to watch his Travella Star Craft win the cc and in so doing gained her UK crown; she will shortly be off to Hong Kong where l am sure she will do really well.

It certainly was a good show for Victor Malzoni from Brazil. His Welsh Terrier Saredon Prince of Darkness won the dog cc and then his Irish Terrier co-owned with Tony Barker not only won the breed but then went onto best in show. Ch/Am Ch Fleet St Fenway Fan, as you will remember, had a fantastic career in the US with RC Carusi, winning lots of groups and BIS. It was another Saredon that went onto win BIS2 Am Ch Saredon Midnight In Blue, owned by Ricky Cartwright and handled

by Warren Bradley. BIS3 and Ferelith chose a Manchester for this placing and its not often you see this breed figure so highly over here. Felicity Freer owns Ch Mansiya Casting Circles with Felfree and she also handled her too. Finally BIS4 was the Border Olderhill Afortunado.

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rier was the Contest of Champions. Or to give it its official title The Canine Supporters Charity. This is a glittering affair and all run in aid of charity, and the venue is close to Heathrow Airport. They have been running this competition since it was formed in 1977. There are four secret judges not announced until the evening, and every top dog in its breed from the previous year is invited to attend, a total of 64 dogs. The four judges were Dr Annukka Palohelmo from Finland, Tomio Fujihata from Japan, and from Holland, Ricky Lochs-Romans and Dick Rutten.

The competition is judged on a match system and the numbers of each dog are pulled out of a hat and then drawn against each other on a knockout basis.

In view of what happened at Crufts with the vet checks and the fall out from that, it was quite ironic that the best of the evening turned out to be that same Bulldog who was denied entry into the group, as the vet failed this dog on health grounds!! The cheer when Ch Mellowmood One In A Million was selected l would think you would hear for miles, such was the response. She is owned by Mark & Denise Lees, and she has had a glittering career, ending last year as winner of Bulldog of the Year, and we can only imagine the distress they felt at Crufts, also for me as the group judge, who would have loved to have had my hands on her for myself.

As l said she was top Bulldog for 2011. The Bulldog breed council then lent its support to this bitch and said, “The top winning Bulldog in question has an old eye injury, it is not visible to the naked eye in the normal manner of being examined by the judge nor is it visible without pulling the dog’s eyelid down and a light being used. It was a knock to the eye the dog had as a puppy and has had no ill effects and the exhibitor had not given this a second thought as a reason the dog would not be classed as healthy by the independent vet on the day”.

As exhibitors we were told that the vets would examine a dog at Crufts in the same manner a judge would. We now know that that procedure was not met and the reason why so many of us were VERY unhappy, and why the Canine Alliance was formed.

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official languages are the Malagasy, and French.

Located at the Indian Ocean of the Southeastern coast of Africa the Republic o Madagascar is the 4th largest island in the world.

The autonomous state of Malagasy Republic was proclaimed on October 14, 1958 within the French Community. The Malagasy Republic ended with the declaration of independence on June 26, 1960, when the island of Madagascar became independent. The country’s history is obscure but there are records that from the 5th Century Indonesians and Africans reached the island, and from the 9th Century Arabs and Muslims settled in Madagascar. In 1500 the Portuguese navigator Diogo Dias was the first European to land in the country, and subsequently Portuguese Roman Catholic missionaries tried unsuccessfully to convert the Malagasy population. From 16th until the late 18th century France occupied the island formed by a number of small Malagasy kingdoms which disintegrated, and the island became a whole kingdom under one king. In the early 1800s the Protestant London Missionary Society arrived to Madagascar, and gained many converts, opened schools, and helped to transcribe the Merina language. Merina culture began to spread over Madagascar.

(Merina Kingdom was a pre-colonial African state that dominated most of what is now Madagascar). In 1883 the French occupied Toamsina province, abolished the monarchy, and established a protectorate over Madagascar.

From 1947 to 1948 there was a major uprising against the French, who responded by crushing the rebellion, and killing more than 11,000 Malagasy in the process (the exact number of victims is still under discussion).This was a bloody era for the oppressed people who courageously cooperated with the English and French army in both World Wars. In 1958 France’s elected President Charles De Gaulle immediately granted Madagascar’s independence. Unfortunately the political situation is still complicated and the hope for a peaceful life is expected with the elections for a new president. In 1975, the new constitution renamed the Malagasy Republic to Democratic Republic of Madagascar.

In the past the country’s deep coves were a haven for pirates, and tales of buried treasure of buccaneers became a part of the national folklore. The animals living on the island had plenty of food and human predators in those early times were almost nonexistent – therefore for centuries the fauna suffered little changes. The first humans arrived to Madagascar about 2,000 years ago - most likely using canoes - from India, Africa, and Arabia, and were received by dense rainforests and enormous wildlife. The new comers found strange animals such as lemurs, chameleons, dwarf hippos, gigantic tortoises; and stunning orchids, and enormous baobab trees.

Madagascar is home to some of the world’s most unique flora and fauna. Almost all of Madagascar’s reptile and amphibian species,

PR,INT,LAT.AM,PAN.AM,SICALAM 11,Guatemala, TOP FCPR ALL BREED DOG 2011 BIS,BISS Mi-Toi’s Guns & Roses Judge: Roberto Velez Pico, Costa Rica, FCI SHOW. January 2012 - Breeders: Carmen & Luis Ortiz. Handler: Luis Ortiz.

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Ch. Sugar Bay’s Beringer, Best of Breed, Group 4. OwnerBreeder-Handler: Beverly Kohler. Judge: Mr. Jack H. Ireland.

SHOW DATE: Oct. 27-30 2011. Club: Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers of BC “Travel the World”. LOCATION: Tradex, Abbotsford, BC Canada.

many of its birds, and all of its lemurs are endemic to the island; meaning they can be found nowhere else on earth.

Unfortunately human hunters discovered, and exterminated, a great number of exotic animals.

Port Tulear of Toliara as it is known today is a coastal city of two million inhabitants on the south-west coast of Madagascar.

It is mainly a fishing port, although commercial vessels load locally-grown cotton and unload trade goods. Many tourists visit the beautiful beaches in the area. (History of Port of Tulear) The exotic Island of Madagascar is the birth place of our newcomer. The history of the breed is not well documented but there is a tale saying that it descends from some white dogs who survived an ancient shipwreck near the Madagascar coast.

Those little dogs swam ashore and reached the Port of Tulear. It is also believed that sailors from Spain and Portugal had small white dogs in the galleys of the ships traveling with them.

Ultimately some of these Bichon type dogs remained on the island of Madagascar where they cross bred with indigenous dogs.

The Coton is a member of the Bichon Family, and was developed with the help of the Bichon Frise, Havanese, Maltese, and Bolognese, all of them probably descending from the ancient European breed; the Barbet, forefather of Bichon de Tenerife. In the sixteen century Tenerife was populated by sailors and merchants arriving –probably with little white dogs - from the Islands of Mauritus and Reunion. At Reunion Island a little white dog was popular, and liked for its long, cotton-like coat known as Coton de Reunion. The Reunion dogs became favored, and highly prized by diplomats, military, merchants, and even buccaneers. While not popular as companion dogs through time the Cotons had survived hunting smaller games, but at the end of the 19th century, valorizing the little dogs’ qualities fanciers began its domestication. As attractive breeds besides being companion dogs the Cotons were also expensive trading goods. For many reasons the Coton de Reunion eventually became extinct but before living the scene they gifted us by originating the Coton de Tulear, which had found its way to the Island of Madagascar.

In the 17th century the population of Madagascar was mostly made of pirates and slave traders who along the tribal Monarchy of Merinas also considered the dogs as valued trophies naming them “The Royal Dog of Madagascar”. The royalty forbade both tribesmen and commoners to own a Coton but could not forbid the French colonists to fall in love, and own one - so the Coton has been owned primarily by the Malagasy Continued on page 82

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high society, and the local living French population.

When popularity of the Coton de Tulear in Europe increased, in 1970 Monsieur Louis Petit, President of the Canine Society of Madagascar, submitted a request to the FCI (Fèdèration Cynologique Internationale) for recognition of the Coton de Tulear.

The original standard was developed and submitted but later revised several times. The FCI Standard written in 1999 is currently used for breeding worldwide. The newly accepted AKC Standard for breeding excellence will be in effect at the end of July, 2012 when the Coton de Tulear proceeds to the AKC Miscellaneous Class under the United States of America Coton de Tulear as Parent Breed Club.

The Coton has been competing in performance events, with high levels of success, since 2008.(Eleen B. Narieka) I am taking this opportunity to wish good luck to the breeders, lovers and exhibitors of Coton de Tulear, and include some words from the Breed Club’s authority Mrs. Eileen Boyle Narieka. Her help with this article, passion, and knowledge about the breed made my work much more pleasurable:

United States of America Coton de Tulear Club Invites you to meet the AKC’S NEWEST ADDITION TO THE MISCELLANEOUS CLASS THE COTON DE TULEAR The Coton de Tulear is an absolutely delightful breed! Their spirit and versatility will never cease to amaze you!

The Coton de Tulear is of a very happy temperament, extremely affectionate and possesses many endearing qualities.

They’re stable and very sociable with humans and other dogs.

You’ll truly enjoy their playful, clown like antics, and marvel at their intelligence and inquisitiveness.

The Coton de Tulear coat is hypoallergenic, making them an excellent choice for many families.

COTONS DO IT ALL!!!

A Coton will delight you with its ability to participate in a multitude of activities, whether your interests are in conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, doggie dancing, or therapy. Cotons excel at everything they do!

The remarkable intelligence and stamina of this small, sturdy dog are some of the most outstanding characteristics of the breed.

The United States of America Coton de Tulear, as Parent Breed Club, offers a wealth of information on our web site at www.usactc. org. We look forward to introducing the Coton de Tulear to a wonderful new world of fun and activity offered to us by the AKC. Be sure to look for us in the show ring this summer!!!

USACTC Breed Education Committee, Eileen Boyer Narieka, Committee Member

Multi Ch. BIS,BISS Mi-Toi’s Guns & Roses; Judge Peggy Hauck, --National Specialty 2011 Best Of Breed, Best in Specialty Show, Orlando Florida, USACTC National Specialty DEC 2011.

Breeders: Carmen & Luis Ortiz. Handler: Luis Ortiz.

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Coton stamp.

Some points from the Standard; The Coton de Tulear, also known as the “Royal Dog of Madagascar”, is a hardy, sturdy small white companion dog. He is endowed with a bright intelligence, is gay and energetic, and at times boisterous but never demanding.

The Coton has achieved great success in the show ring in FCI countries and will be entering the Miscellaneous Class of the American Kennel Club, on June 27, 2012 with the Non Sporting Group with fully recognized status. The United States of America Coton de Tulear Club is the designated Parent Breed Club of the Coton de Tulear. The AKC approved standard can be located at www.usactc.org.

Naturally one of the main characteristics of the breed is the coat which is very soft and supple, with the texture of cotton – this is a double coated breed. He is shown in his natural coat without sculpting, excessive styling, cording or hair bands. No scissoring of the coat is allowed, except to “tidy up” the feet and pads.

A Coton de Tulear’s coat color is white, and should always have the “overall appearance of a white dog” Only a very small amount of described color, (1 %,) is allowed on the body of an adult Coton. A few light shadings of light tan or light grey are allowed on the ears.

With a body ratio of 2 to 3, a Coton should appear ‘rectangular”. He is longer than tall, never low and close to the ground or square and boxy.

The Coton de Tulear has a wide range of acceptable height and weight. A line up of Cotons, who are within standard, can vary by as much as 1/3 of total body size. Ideal height for bitches is 9 inches to 10 inches and for dogs is 10 inches to 11 inches. A tolerance of ½ inch below the minimum ideal height or 1 inch above the maximum ideal height is allowed but not preferred.

The topline and tail set of the Coton are some of its most distinguishing characteristics, creating the beautiful outline that is uniquely “Coton type”.

The topline runs smoothly from the withers with a graceful natural arch over the loin. A level topline on a Coton is a severe fault.

The tail is low set. At rest it is carried below the hock with the tip being raised. On the move the tail is carried happily, curved over the back with the point towards the nape.

In accordance with all points of good conformation, and especially in consideration of the unique topline and tail set, movement is free and easy. The gait is “the trot.” The topline is retained on the move. There should be no sign of uneven or springy movement.

The Royal Dog of Madagascar proclaimed in 1974 the Official Dog of Madagascar soon under the AKC’s banner is ready to fly high.

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food provided at appropriate intervals to maintain a healthy weight.

4. Appropriate health care, including routine and preventative care, must be provided for all dogs.

5. Dogs should be provided with daily positive human contact and socialization.

6. Each dog should have its overall health and behavior assessed daily. Any deviation in health condition must be addressed expeditiously and appropriately.

7. Dogs should be free from internal and external parasites.

8. Dogs should be afforded regular grooming to ensure health and comfort.

9. When euthanasia is necessary, it must always be performed humanely.

B. Kennels and Housing 1. The primary enclosure must be large enough so the dog(s) can sit, stand, lie down, or turn around comfortably, with no overcrowding.

2. The primary enclosure shall be constructed and maintained so that dogs are securely confined and does not cause injury to the dogs.

3. Protection from adverse or extreme weather conditions must be provided.

4. While flooring that provides solid footing is preferred, if wire is used as flooring of a primary enclosure, it should be comprised of a material featuring a protective coating, be of an appropriate size to prevent injury (especially to feet), and must be kept in good repair. If wire is used, a solid platform of sufficient size should be provided to allow the dog(s) to attain solid footing and to offer a space for resting.

5. Facilities must be lighted to provide a regular lighting cycle for the dogs.

6. Bedding material made available to dogs should be clean and not pose a risk to the dogs.

C. Operations 1. A sufficient number of staff must be provided to carry out appropriate levels of care and conditions for the number of dogs kept.

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clean, free from debris and odor, and feces should be picked up and disposed of as frequently as necessary so as not to pose a threat to the health of the dog(s).

3. Each kennel should maintain an emergency preparedness plan adequate for the type of facility owned and breed(s) of dogs maintained therein.

The above is in addition to the policy adopted at the July 1990 Board meeting to notify federal, state or local agencies of unsanitary and/or unhealthy conditions found by AKC Inspectors during inspection of kennels; that the US Department of Agriculture (APHIS) will be notified when such conditions prevail at kennels regulated by that department under the provisions of the U.S. Animal Welfare Act; and that other state/ local governmental or humane agencies will be notified when such conditions are observed at kennels not regulated by federal law.

In instances when dog(s) are found in conditions that place them in immediate danger, the Inspector will immediately notify agencies with jurisdiction regarding the danger to the dogs.

During the course of an inspection, if an AKC Inspector determines that an individual is not maintaining his/her dogs or facility in a manner that is compliant with the AKC’s Care and Conditions Policy, the individual’s AKC privileges may be placed on temporary referral. The individual will be notified, in writing, of specific deficiencies and what steps need to be taken to come into compliance with the Care and Conditions of Dogs Policy. The individual shall be given 45 days to correct deficiencies and request a reinspection. In cases where deficiencies are not corrected or re-inspections are not requested, the AKC may proceed with disciplinary action leading to suspension of all AKC privileges.

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People - A valid Passport is required.

- People with children need to bring their child’s birth certificate. Single parents, grandparents or guardians traveling with children often need proof or notarized letters from the other parent authorizing travel.

Dogs - Dogs must be free of evidence of diseases communicable to humans when possibly examined at the port of entry.

- Valid rabies vaccination certificate (including an expiration date usually up to 3 years from the actual vaccine date and a veterinarian’s signature). If no expiration date is specified on the certificate, then the certificate is acceptable if the date of the vaccination is not more than 12 months before the date of arrival. The certificate must show that the dog had the rabies vaccine at least 30 days prior to entry.

It is important to be sure that the rabies vaccine was given at LEAST 30 days prior to crossing the border, this seems to be the item that the Customs agents are most concerned about.

I also have many people concerned about money here. Canadian money is basically at par with the American dollar and has been for the last several months. Which means that it will not cost you extra to buy goods here! Most places do accept American paper money, and it is also easily exchanged at the border, airport or a local bank.

The last thing to remember is that many all breed shows here have independent show secretaries and that can lead to earlier closing dates than our friends to the south may be accustomed to, do not assume that entries here close on a Wednesday at noon 2 ½ weeks before the event. Some of the larger summer shows can close almost a month ahead. Refer to Canuck Dogs or other sources of information so that you are not disappointed.

Now that you have all this information we can’t wait for you to join us here in the True North!

Back up north the Canadian dog show scene is starting slowly, the Top Dogs in the Country as of April 18, 2012 according to Canuck dogs are. #1 Am Cocker Ch Mario n Beechwood’s Midnight Express #2 Boxer Hi-Tech The King of Sherry Shoot JPBernese #3 Malamute Ch Mytuk’s Technical Knockout #4 Borzoi Ch Taigo’s Ulric #5Gordon Setter Ch Sastya’s Twelfth Night By NCM #6 Great Dane Ch Burke’s Pinnocchio of BNV #7 English Setter Ch Sagebrush Bull Mtns Judee #8 Pembroke WC Ch Coventry How High The Moon #9 Welsh Ter Ch Darwyn’s I’m Not Arguing That #10 Bernese Ch Avatar’s Try Try Again

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ding anniversary on May 3rd.

They are also celebrating their daughter REBECCA’S acceptance to the graduate program at Rollins College where she did her undergraduate work.

The Florida based Rollins College was heavily supported by the late SAM LAWRENCE. Best wishes and congratulations to handler ELIZABETH JORDAN NELSON and husband ROBERT NELSON on the birth of their second child, another son named AUSTIN JAMES NELSON to equally proud grandparents LAURIE JORDAN FENNER & LARRY FENNER. French Bulldoggers NANCY & MIKE SHAW were in New York this week to attend Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People Awards gala. BETH SWEIGART & PETER GREEN are off to Bologna, Italy for a judging assignment. EDD BIVIN returned from a three-week trip down under where he judged the Sydney Royal. Well known English Beagle breeder MARION SPAVIN, has decided that sixty years of judging is enough and will retire as she stays on top of her game. She has judged in the States several times and has passed along her love of dogs to her daughter and granddaughter. MARION is equally as well known for her trunk full of mostly off colored jokes that have been known to bring a room full of blushing people to their knees in laughter. She does make a trip to England worthwhile. Toy and Non Sporting group judge ROBERT STURM has passed away. Our deepest sympathies to his wife ALICE and family.

Birthdaying … IVONNE RANGEL, TORIE STEELE, CORREY KRICKENBERG, TIFFANY SKINNER, NICOLAS PINEIRO, NINA FETTER and JENNIFER STEVENS.

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AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION’S 2011 annual report is now available. The list of the Board of Directors includes chairman LEE ARNOLD, vice chairman DUANE BUTHERUS, treasurer CINDY VOGELS, secretary CONNIE FIELD plus HOWARD FALBERG, CHARLES GARVIN, SUSAN LACROIX HAMIL, ANDREW GENE MILLS, STEVE REMSPECHER, HOWARD SPEY, JAMES STEVENS and WILLIAM TRUESDALE. A quick rundown was general contributions of $1,783,112. added to major contributions from the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB of $500,000. and NESTLE PURINA for $1,021,498. and PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH for $250,000. and others totaling $3,835,787. Expenses were Canine research and education $2,523,782. and fund raising $401,737. And general expenses $345,025. For total expenses of $3,270,544. With year ending assets of 8,210,219. With a net gain of $565,243. from 2010. Former board chairman RON MENAKER has officially accepted the position of show chairman for the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB EUKANUBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP dog show. There is no one better qualified to undertake this role and it assures a continued continuity for the show.

Newcomers to the Raleigh Durham area HELEN & BOB STEIN hosted a cocktail party at their new home with guests that included JANE & BOB FORSYTH, NENNA & GEIR PEDERSEN, ELLEN ROBERTS, JANET FORD, DENNIS MCCOY, RANDY GARREN, JEAN HETHERINGTON, JACKIE BEAUDOIN, FRANCO LICCIARDI, JACKIE & TERRY STACY, AMY & CHARLIE KNEIFEL, JOHN LYONS, CANDYE & BOB SLAY and APRIL HUMPHRIES. Best wishes to SARAH & RICHARD LAWRENCE who will be celebrating their 25th wed-

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Grand Courser, Specialty Best In Show Winner, Ch. Huntington’s Fantasia

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Best Junior In Sweepstakes was awarded to the bitch Ch Zeidgeist Sunsprite Hellcat, bred and owned by Patricia Prellwitz and Marcia Tucker, with Best of Opposite In Jr Sweeps to the dog Whitehouse’s I’ll Float Ur Boat V Copperspur, bred and owned by Judith White and Ruth Tarlton. Then it was time for the young-at-heart Veterans, with the bitch Ch Beall’s Ellie V Copperspur taking Best Veteran In Sweeps, bred & owned

by Ruth Tarlton; with the dog Ch Altanero Barnstormer taking Best of Opposite Veteran Sweeps, bred and owned by Kim Byrd, Joanne Wilds & Susan Goldman.

On Tuesday morning, April 3rd, the Obedience & Rally Trial took place, judged by Ms. Janice Athens. The High In Trial was awarded to Kam’s Blue Sky From Now On, owned and handled by Katherine Morris.

The Regular Classes started on Monday late afternoon and resumed on Tuesday afternoon, April 3rd. The judge was Mr. Darryl Vice. His major awards were as follows. Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Puppy was the puppy dog KISA The Iceman Cometh V Marlex, bred by Armando Angelbello & Kim Byrd, owned by Larry and Penny Dewey. Reserve Winners Dog to T’Seas Mi Carizmas Passionate Man. Winners Bitch and Best Bred By Exhibitor was the bitch Satin’s Has To Be Deva, bred & owned by Judy Stout-Reynolds. Reserve Winners Bitch to T’Seas Mi Wannabee Your Lover Girl.

Best Of Breed to the dog GCh Brackley My Amazing Warrior, bred by Wendy Boyette, owned

by Keri and Daniel Haney and handled by Merlyn Green. Best Of Opposite to the bitch GCh Marlex Classic Red Glare. Select Dog was GCh Beall’s Jr V Copperspur and Select Bitch was GCh Chateau

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Acres Tickle My Fancy. Awards of Merit to GCh Em’s Jet Star, Ch Copperspurs Four Tens To Win, GCh Risingstar Party Animal, GCh Winters Wild N Wonderful and veteran dog Ch Altanero Barnstormer.

The MPCA event concluded on Tuesday evening with the Annual Awards Banquet, where awards for people and dogs were celebrated, and the Top 20 Winner was formally announced and presented by the three Top 20 Judges to the bitch GCh Marlex Classic Red Glare (for the second year in a row), owned by Leah Monte and Armando Angelbello.

On Wednesday, April 4th, the Host Club, the Miniature Pinscher Club of Greater Phoenix, held its Specialty show. In the morning, Sweepstakes judge Ms. Deborah Ferguson Jones selected the puppy bitch Marlex Kisa Spitfire as her Best In Sweepstakes, with Best of Opposite to the dog T’Seas Mi Carizmas Passionate Man. In the afternoon, the Regular judge Mrs. Carolyn Herbel awarded Best of Breed to the bitch GCh Marlex Classic Red Glare; Best of Opposite to the dog GCh Brackley My Amazing Warrior; Winners Dog and Best of Winners to Sorita’s Toy Pony V Mightymite; Winners Bitch to Wilrock Averson Red Poppy.

In between the events, seminars were held for aspiring judges and the membership, plus fund raising auctions and raffles, social gatherings in the hospitality room and a wonderful atmosphere to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.

Next year, Sacramento, California!

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Am. Bronze GCh., Guatemalan Ch., Grand Guatemalan Ch., Las Americas Y El Caribe 2011 Trumpet’s Winner Takes It All A Multiple Group Winning and Placing Keeshonden!

FLASH San Jacinto Kennel Club I & II Group Second Judge Mrs. Florence A. Males Group First Judge Mr. Ralph Ambrosio Thank you for these wonderful placements!

Thank you to Judge Mr. Stephen Hubbell for this Group Fourth Placement!

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Am. Ch. Karina’s You Can’t Stop The Beat A Multiple Group Placing Keeshonden!

Thank you to Judge Mr. Don Rogers for this Group Second Placement!

First two weekends out as a Special, DJ has been awarded two group placements.

A Group Second under Judge Mr. Don Rogers at Tupelo Kennel Club I, pictured, and a Group Fourth under Judge Mrs. Patricia Hastings at Austin Kennel Club I. What an exciting start for this young special!

DJ will be selectively shown this year and is always breeder, owner handled.

Breeders/Owners/Handlers: Vickie L. Louie & Chase Waddell Karina Keeshonden www.karinakees.com Dog News 101

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walls and doorways. The mice also left the scent of their saliva where they nibbled holes in walls and cupboards.

“Wagtail has licenses for acquiring drugs, explosives and bat carcass detection dog training aids. But there’s no such thing as mice detection dog training aids. That meant we had to come up with the scent ourselves. In order to do it, we had to acquire our own mice colony.

“We created an obstacle course for the mice in our colony to climb over and nibble. Then, we set up a night vision camera near it. The camera provided a filmed record of where the mice left their scent when climbing over the training aids we left inside the obstacle course.”

The extra time and effort spent acquiring the mice scent paid off.

After Archie was trained, he was able to locate the exact entry/exit points of mice more quickly than visual inspection would have. The use of pest control measures like poisons and traps were placed more accurately as a result, which meant less of each was needed. Fewer follow up visits by pest company personnel were necessary as well.

“The dog that MITIE acquired from us took a long time to train—14 months—because of the difficulty acquiring the mice scent. We also conducted an 8-week dog handler course for the employee who handles Archie. We meet with the dog and handler team regularly for continued training and assurance testing to maintain Archie’s detection ability.”

The trainer in the foreground holds a bat carcass found by Twister.

Any working breed can be used Conservation dog candidates need to be responsive to the handler and have a good recall. They also need to be independent, agile, confident, high energy, able to tolerate temperature extremes and exhibit controlled behavior around wildlife, i.e., they don’t chase it. While the organization trained and used English springer spaniels, Labrador retrievers and German shepherd dogs, Wilson says any working breed can be used as long as the individual dog has the above characteristics.

“Initially, we spend four to six weeks assessing each dog to see which job would suit him best,” she says. “Factors like the dog’s size and confidence This Belgian malinois was trained to detect Cheetah scat in South Africa. level affect that determination. Once a dog’s ultimate use is decided, training for that type of scent detection begins.”

Archie, the mice sniffing dog, Positive training methods are used regardless is pictured with Alan Johnson, whether the dog is trained to find the scent of wildlife, invasive plants or the MITIE Pest Control Services pests. employee who is his handler.

“For example, we trained our bat detection dog with a Clicker,” Wilson says. “That better enabled us to shape the dog’s alerting behavior and teach it not to touch a bat carcass after detecting one. Because researches finds the target odor, he usually stops and stares because the needed to examine the bat’s lungs for damage, it was vital the dog not ball isn’t with it. It’s like he’s thinking: ‘Hey, where’s my ball? grab or bite the carcass and cause further structural damage. We also It’s usually here.’ At this point, we deliver the ball to him. That needed to reduce DNA contamination and didn’t want the dog to contract means the ball is thrown in an accurate and timely way so the any diseases from contact.” dog doesn’t see that it came from the handler and it lands In other instances, the dogs are trained by association, i.e., they’re softly on the area where the target scent was found. taught that when they find the target scent, they’ll be rewarded with a ten“We repeat this exercise; changing the location of the nis ball. (Some dogs like to run around with the ball in their mouth. Others scent and the environment each time. Eventually, the dog drop it at the handler’s feet to elicit a game of catch.) Given the above, naturally ‘Alerts’--freezes or sits--when he finds the target scent, conservation dog candidates also must be “ball driven” and focused on in preparation for getting his ball. Initially, training is done in performing the task leading to being rewarded with the ball. short sessions of five to fifteen minutes. Gradually, they’re increased to 15 to 25 minutes. We also add distractions like noise Scent training and people in the training area.”

The steps involved in scent training, which takes between six and After scent training is completed, the dog is exposed to twelve weeks to complete, are as follows, according to Wilson: a variety of settings to ensure he’s comfortable working in all “We begin by having the dog find the tennis ball in the training area. types of environments.

Each time this is repeated, the ball is hidden so that it’s increasingly more “Training is all about the dog having a good time and the difficult to find. After the dog reliably finds the ball, we hide the ball next dog always winning. We never force the dog to do something to or on top of something with the target scent or odor on it. Then, we he doesn’t want to do. We also constantly assess his welfare, allow the dog to search for the ball. When he finds it, there is another stress level and happiness,” Wilson says. scent—the target odor—paired with it. We repeat this exercise several For more information about conservation dogs, those times until the dog associates the target scent with finding the ball. Next, interested may visit http://conservationdogs.com/index.html we remove the ball but still allow the dog to search for it. When the dog and www.wagtailuk.com.

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BGCH Gilnockie’s Mother Superior JH Thank you Judge Mrs. Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath

2011 GSCA National Specialty Select Bitch Group Placing Breeder/Owner/Handler: Sarah Armstrong Gilnockie Gordons

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KENNEL CLUB OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, INC. Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. D. J. Kirkland SPORTING Group: Ms. J. S. Brewster Mr. L. Berg: Pntr-GS, Ret-Gold, Set-Irsh, Span-Ckr, Span-Eng Ckr, Span-Eng Spr Mrs. K. Kahn: Span-Fld, Span-Irw, Span-Suss, Span-Wel Spr, Spin Ital, Vizs, Weim, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mr. W. D. Ashbey: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: J. C. Peddie J. C. Peddie: Dach H. T. Biermann: Amer English Coon, Ibizan, Ir Wolf, Nor Elk, Otter, PBGV, Pharaoh, Plott, Treeing Walker Coon Ms. J. S. Brewster: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mrs. K. Kahn S. Lisker: Alas Mal E. Gordon: Mast Mrs. M. Lisker: Sib Hky Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Giant Schn, Std Schn J. C. Peddie: Gtr Swiss Mtn, Kom, Kuv, Leonberger, Nepltn Mastiff, Newf, Portuguese, Rottw, St Bern, Sam, Tibtn Mastiff Mr. C. Stefanescu: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. C. Stefanescu R. A. Naun: Parson Russell Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mr. C. Stefanescu Ms. J. S. Brewster: I Greyhnd, Min Pin, Pap, Pom, Pug, Pood Toy Mrs. K. Kahn: Affenp, Bruss Grif, Cav KC Spans, Chihua, Chin Cr, Hava, Eng Toy Sp Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. D. J. Kirkland Ms. J. S. Brewster: Pood J. C. Peddie: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mr. C. Stefanescu: Beauceron Mr. W. D. Ashbey: Shetld Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Brdr Coll, Coll J. C. Peddie: AustrlShep, Beard Coll, Bel Mal, Canaan, CardWC, Pemb-WC Ms. J. S. Brewster: Austrl Cat Dg, Bel Shp, Bel Terv, Briard, GSD, OES, Pulik Mrs. K. Kahn: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: J. C. Peddie J. C. Peddie: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. K. Iacobellis

MONMOUTH COUNTY KENNEL CLUB, INC. Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. B. D. Alderman SPORTING Group: J. C. Peddie Mrs. B. D. Alderman: Brit, All Pointers, Ret-Ches, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, SpanIrw, Span-Suss, Span-Wel Spr, Spin Ital, Vizs, Weim, Wirehair Ptg Grif Ms. J. S. Brewster: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Ms. J. S. Brewster Mrs. B. D. Alderman: Afghan Mrs. C. D. Duffy: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. C. Stefanescu J. C. Peddie: Akita, Alas Mal, AnatolShep, Berns Mtn, Blk Russn Terrier, Boxer, Bullm, Cane Corso, Dobe, Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher, Giant Schn, Grt Dane, Grt Pyr Mrs. K. Kahn: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. E. J. Lessig: Manch Ter Mrs. B. D. Alderman: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mr. D. J. Kirkland Mrs. E. J. Lessig: All Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. E. J. Lessig Mr. D. J. Kirkland: All Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. C. Stefanescu Mrs. B. D. Alderman: Beauceron Mrs. C. D. Duffy: Card-WC, Shetld Mr. C. Stefanescu: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mr. D. J. Kirkland Mr. D. J. Kirkland: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mrs. M. Baird: Nov A, Nov B, Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Open B, Grad Openr, Util A, Util B, Versatility JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mr. D. J. Kirkland

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MONMOUTH COUNTY KENNEL CLUB, INC. (S) Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. K. Kahn SPORTING Group: Mrs. A. F. Yuhasz J. C. Peddie: Vizs, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mr. C. Stefanescu: Brit, Pointer, Pntr-GS, Ret-Ches, Ret-Curl, Ret-Flat, Ret-Gold Mrs. E. J. Lessig: Ret-Lab, Set-Eng, Set-Irsh, Span-Clum, Span-Ckr, Span-Eng Ckr, Weim Mrs. A. F. Yuhasz: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. C. D. Duffy Mrs. C. D. Duffy: Afghan J. D. Arvin: RhoRidge, Whip Mrs. K. Kahn: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Dr. L. G. Bond Mrs. K. Kahn: Bullm Mr. D. W. Haddock: Rottw J. C. Peddie: Sib Hky Dr. L. G. Bond: Akita, Alas Mal, AnatolShep, Berns Mtn, Blk Russn Terrier, Boxer, Cane Corso, Dobe, Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher, Giant Schn, Grt Dane Mr. R. L. Pelland: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mrs. B. D. Alderman Dr. J. F. Schreiber: Bull Ter, Min Bull Terrs Mrs. K. Kahn: Cesky Terrier, Glen Imaal J. C. Peddie: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. E. J. Lessig Mrs. C. D. Duffy: Chin Cr, I Greyhnd, Pap, Peke, Shih Tzu, Pood Toy, Yorks Mrs. B. D. Alderman: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. C. Stefanescu Mrs. C. D. Duffy: Pood Mrs. E. J. Lessig: Am Esk Dog, Bichon, Xoloitzcuintli Mrs. B. D. Alderman: Boston, Shar-Pei, Chow Mrs. A. T. Fleming: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: J. C. Peddie Mrs. B. D. Alderman: GSD Ms. J. S. Brewster: AustrlShep, Bel Mal, Bouv, Card-WC, Coll, Pemb-WC, Shetld Mrs. C. D. Duffy: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. E. J. Lessig Mrs. E. J. Lessig: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mr. D. W. Haddock: Nov A, Open B, Grad Openr, Util A Mr. J. D. Landis: Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Util B, Versatility JR SHOWMANSHIP: A. Ritter SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Eng Spr Linda Flynn SWEEPS VETERANS: Span-Eng Spr Linda Flynn SWEEPS PUPPY: Sib Hky Deb Rudent SWEEPS VETERANS: Sib Hky Deb Rudent

PLAINFIELD KENNEL CLUB (S) Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. C. Stefanescu SPORTING Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mr. M. A. Silva: Ret-Lab Mrs. S. Goldberg: Span-Eng Spr, Wirehair Ptg Grif Col. J. C. Chase: Pntr-GS, Ret-Gold, Set-Irsh, Vizs, Weim J. C. Peddie: Span-Fld, Span-Irw, Span-Suss, Span-Wel Spr, Spin Ital Mrs. K. Kahn: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Ms. D. K. Petersen Mrs. K. Kahn: RhoRidge Ms. D. K. Petersen: Amer English Coon, Am Fox, B & T Coonhnd, Bloodhnd, Bluetick Coon, Eng Fox, Harr, Nor Elk, Otter, Plott, Redbone Coon, Treeing Walker Coon L. L. Nelson: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. V. A. Harvey C. L. Latta: Boxer C. Jacksic: Rottw Mr. C. Stefanescu: Sib Hky Ms. M. Rimmer: Portuguese, Sam Mr. V. A. Harvey: AnatolShep, Blk Russn Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher, Gtr Swiss Mtn, Kom, Leonberger, Nepltn Mastiff, Tibtn Mastiff Mr. D. W. Haddock: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Ms. K. J. Ferris C. Jacksic: Am Staff, Staf Bull Mr. C. Stefanescu: Balance of Terrier Breeds

TOY Group: J. C. Peddie L. L. Nelson: I Greyhnd J. C. Peddie: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. J. Goldstein Mrs. S. Goldberg: Lowch Mr. C. Stefanescu: Tib Ter Mrs. J. Goldstein: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. E. Dykstra-Blum Mrs. E. Dykstra-Blum: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: H. T. Biermann H. T. Biermann: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mr. J. D. Landis: Nov A, Open B, Grad Openr, Util A Ms. E. Chase: Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Util B, Versatility JR SHOWMANSHIP: A. Tripodi SWEEPS PUPPY: Pntr-GS Bruce Laudenheim SWEEPS VETERANS: Pntr-GS Bruce Laudenheim SWEEPS PUPPY: Weim Sally A. Birgl SWEEPS VETERANS: Weim Sally A. Birgl SWEEPS PUPPY: Sib Hky Cheryl Burns SWEEPS VETERANS: Sib Hky Cheryl Burns SWEEPS VETERANS: Boxer Marianne Welsh SWEEPS PUPPY: Boxer Marianne Welsh SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Eng Spr Kevin Flynn SWEEPS VETERANS: Span-Eng Spr Kevin Flynn

UNION COUNTY KENNEL CLUB, INC. Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. R. T. Swidersky SPORTING Group: Mr. C. Stefanescu Mr. L. Berg: Span-Boykin J. C. Peddie: Brit, All Pointers, All Retrievers Mr. C. Stefanescu: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. J. Goldstein Mr. R. Ambrosio: Bloodhnd Mrs. J. Goldstein: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Dr. R. S. Pritchard Dr. G. L. Sparschu: Boxer, Grt Pyr, Newf, Rottw Ms. M. A. Tuff: Cane Corso, Dogue de Brdx, Leonberger, Nepltn Mastiff, Tibtn Mastiff Mr. R. Ambrosio: Bullm, Grt Dane, Gtr Swiss Mtn, Kom, Kuv, Mast, St Bern, Std Schn Dr. R. S. Pritchard: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: J. C. Peddie Ms. M. A. Tuff: Cesky Terrier Ms. M. L. Zingler: Airdle, Am Staff, Glen Imaal Mrs. K. Kahn: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Ms. M. L. Zingler: Pood Toy Dr. R. S. Pritchard: Cav KC Spans, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier Dr. G. L. Sparschu: Affenp, Chihua, Pap, Pom Mrs. J. Goldstein: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Dr. G. L. Sparschu Ms. M. A. Tuff: Xoloitzcuintli Dr. R. S. Pritchard: Bichon, Dalm, Fr Bull Ms. M. L. Zingler: Kees, Pood, Shiba Inu Mrs. B. A. Drake: Boston, Bulldog, Lhasa, Tib Ter Dr. G. L. Sparschu: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. R. Ambrosio Mrs. V. M. Richards: Coll Ms. M. L. Zingler: Pol Low Shp Dr. G. L. Sparschu: Beard Coll, Bouv, Briard, OES, Pulik, Shetld Mr. R. Ambrosio: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Ms. M. A. Tuff Ms. M. A. Tuff: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Ms. E. Chase: Nov A, Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Open B, Grad Openr, Util A, Util B, Versatility JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. B. A. Drake

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Plainfield Kennel Club Monday, May 28, 2012

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THE PRIDE OF THE POTOMAC Continued FROM page 69

frozen semen collection and evaluation, cardiac testing and CERF eye exams all prearranged by the club for the exhibitor’s convenience. Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International testing and certification was sponsored by Eukanuba as was the specialty.

One of my week’s highlights was meeting the Outgoing Club President Krista Beal, whose enormous presence and wonderful looks lit up the Ballroom on Wednesday evening the night of the Gala and auctions. After lots of conversation about the Labs, the specialty and a couple of shots of tequila, I asked the lovely Ms. Beal, “What is it that you do when you aren’t raising and training Labradors?” To which she replied, “I’m the Deputy Director of Doorkeepers of the Senate and Sergeant at Arms”. Speechless, I was.

The Gala was the venue for the Junior and Veterans Judging. The Ballroom looked ever so festive with the table decorations of Exotic Black Lacquered Trees draped with crystal swags and lit with hanging votive lights. Speaking of exotic the Judge for the Juniors was Ms. Lisa Weiss, who looked wonderful in a periwinkle blue satin suit and matching pumps. Lisa was perfectly attired for her assignment and an evening of fun. The Juniors were first rate and Ms. Weiss had a very tough decision to make but the ultimate winner was Jessica Shreaves.

Dr. Woods judged the veterans, which led us into the live auction. The items were sensational including a few highly sought after breedings to several great producing Stud Dogs, wonderful bottles of wine and highly collectable bottles of Bourbon. Rare first addition books on the Labrador and much more. Between the raffle table, the drawing for the whelping box, the live and silent auctions, over $25,000. was collected for the Potomac Lab Rescue. The parade of Labs rescued from Potomac was a huge success and I am told that the participants were so excited to be involved they have posted pictures on Facebook with their dogs and rosettes and many have volunteered to work at the rescue tables next year.

The decision by the committee to move the Obedience and Rally to another site just minutes away from the Hotel was met with much negative concern as is often the case with change. The new site was ADA approved and allowed people whom have never been able to participate to be involved and the grumblings became raves from all involved.

The obedience and rally judges Mrs. Betsy Baird and Mrs. Nancy K. Withers had very good reports.

Thursday night was International Night honoring Labrador Fanciers from all over the world. Held in the Hotel’s Courtyard, this was a well attended, wonderful opportunity to meet and visit with top Lab breeders from far and wide.

Friday Morning began with the highly contested Stud Dog Class judged by Richard Edwards with 21 Stud Dogs and their get giving us a ring full of very handsome dogs. The ultimate winner was Vicky

and Mike Creamer’s GCH Gateway’s Nothing But Trouble. The committee feels that next year it would be fun and well received to Showcase each exhibit as is done in Best of Breed.

Dr. Michael Woods, looking particularly dapper and in great spirits, brought his huge entry of 104 Champions of Record into the great ring. After Dr. Woods’ first cut one of my favorite LRCP traditions took place and that is the handing out to the handlers of the dogs remaining in the ring a silver lapel pin in the form of a scissor inscribed “you made the cut, LRCP”. What a great idea.

Dr. Woods efficiently sorted out his final cuts and with great command and no hesitation chose his winners. Best of Breed was the beautiful black bitch GCH ClearCreek Bonaventure Windjammer bred and owned

by Elizabeth Martin and Tom & Gail Shearer, the Class Bitch was Best of Winners and GCH Briarwood’s Eye On The Prize bred by Stacey and Paul Sellers and owned by Mary Henricks and the breeders was Best of Opposite Sex. Select Dog was awarded to GCH Danbridge Henry J bred and owned by Marilyn and Kenneth Meewes and the Select Bitch came from the Hunting Retriever class, GCH Viking Hil’Die Tanzbarin RA MH. Dr. Woods awarded 10 Awards of merit.

It wouldn’t be Potomac without my friend Carol Brown in control at the stewards’ table, with her partner in crime, Becky Coss; they did a great job. Allen “Buddy” Voshell is always the Chief Ring Steward and in charge of the microphone. The ever debonair Peter Green and Beth Sweigert were looking dapper at ringside. JC, the affable and upbeat dog show photographer, was a great addition to the goings on and I think he finally started enjoying himself when he figured out how to deal with those wagging tails. The very blond Mrs. Catherine Fisher was looking her very best with just a hint of sparkle in her blond locks. It’s always great to see Joy Quallenberg, who looked right-on at the Gala with Keith Irving backing her up. The beautiful Jenn Howard and Rusty were in fine form. Kathy Mines was ever present with her Signature Bow in her Bun. The newly married Jimmy Moses was on site entertaining the masses. Karen and Ron Anderson of Chessy Fame attended several days to all their friends’ delight. I am always happy to see the Ultimate Gent John-Louis Blaise and I loved having the chance to visit with my new Lab Friend Linda Vaughn and talk about her breed.

Fun was had by all. The bottom line is there is not a dog show I personally have attended where you can become so deeply immersed in and involved with a breed as by spending several days at the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac. No wonder it is referred to as “The Breeder’s National”.

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Requirements include a 20 year history of involvement in various aspects of the sport, a minimum of a High School Degree, computer literacy with a working knowledge of Word, strong customer service skills, excellent communication skills and a willingness to travel on occasion.

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Chief Solano Kennel Club - Sunday Scottish Terrier GCh. Friendship Hill Stars and Stripes Judge Mr. Robert J. Caswell Owners Pattie Gallatin and Peggy Browne Handler Amy Rutherford Springfield Kennel Club - Friday South Windsor Kennel Club - Sunday Doberman Pinscher GCh. D’s Remember When Judge Dr. Robert Indeglia Judge Mrs. Jean Fournier Owners Dr. Anthony and Mrs. Sheila DiNardo, Mr. Tony & June Pinto Handler Gwen DeMilta Heartland Dog Club of Florida Rottweiler GCh. Ivoss Sonny’s Angel Judge Mr. Robert Fetter Owner Diane Voss Handler Pino Renzulli Burbank Kennel Club - Friday Angeles Canyon Dog Club - Saturday & Sunday Afghan Hound GCh. Thaon’s Mowgli Judge Mr. Houston Clark Judge Mr. William Cunningham Judge Mrs. Robert Smith Owners Jay T. Hafford, James Blanchard, Ann Sterner, and Debbie Rogers Handler Jay T. Hafford Heartland Dog Club of Florida - Sunday Whippet GCh. Karasar’s Remembrence Judge Mrs. Anne Savory Bolus Owners Kerrie Kuper, Neil Barthelette, Karen Mlynar & Drs. Manuel & Azalea Alverez Handler Kerrie Kuper

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