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Dog News Contents • May 22, 2015 10 Editorial 14 The Lighter Side of Judging: The Thrill Of Victory & The Agony Of DeFeet - Part Two By Michael H. Faulkner 18 Inside The Sport: Feel Good Experiences By Pat Trotter 20 In Memory Of Margaret Young Renihan By jack and karen smith 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Irving’s Impressions: Breed Standards By ronnie irving 30 Marxisms: Judging National Specialties By Six Marx 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Debbie Melgreen 40 True North: Eleanor Foley, A Canadian Dog Show Icon By allison foley 42 Cancer Detection K9s Will Change Modern Medicine - Part Two By Sharon Pflaumer 44 Off The Leash: Remembering This Memorial Day By Shaun Coen 48 Tradition And The Long Island Dog Shows, Margaret Young Renihan And More By Matthew H. Stander 50 Sporting Art In Edinburgh By nick waters 54 A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Biltmore: The 2015 Cavalier National By stephanie abraham 66 Poodle Club of America By desmond j. murphy 70 Poodle Pride U.S.A. By leslie newing 86 The Corgi By MJ Nelson 92 Rare Breeds Of The World: Russkaya Tsvetnaya Bolonka (Russia) By agnes buchwald 96 The Gossip Column By eugene z. zaphiris 100 Click: Mt. Palomar Kennel Club

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Editorial It was reported to these pages that the IT Staff met with the new TECH VP Michael Basone from New York on May 14 to be told that effective May 31 Connie Pearcy the long time and respected head RALEIGH of IT at AKC would no longer head the deTAKES A MAJOR HIT partment. In the April Board Minutes the following was written: Michael Basone, AKC Vice President of Technology, gave a brief overview of his work to date in examining the way AKC develops, delivers, and supports its Information Technology resources. This included how we provide data processing services (owned data center as we do today or through the use of “cloud” processing services) as well as how we maintain our legacy systems. His ultimate goal is to reduce the overall cost of our information technology operations while providing the level of services that AKC requires both today and in the future.

He will make a full set of recommendations, budget, and timeline for implementation at the June 2015 Board Meeting. From this report these pages presumed Connie’s job was in trouble.

Combine this with the long-standing dispute between Mark/Comm and IT regarding the Web Site development and other factors it became more and more apparent that ultimately Connie (and some people think AKC overall) would be the loser. It is reported to these pages that morale in Raleigh is rock bottom on several fronts. Certainly both Staff and the Board would be wise to shore up that front for sure!

Thought For The Week Even in these days of instant communication everyone has the right to privacy particularly when it comes to his or her own health. The listings on Facebook announcing the ill health of individuals is totally unacceptable as people within the Fancy so anxious to show they know what is going on pass information along to the world that is no one’s business other than the concerned individual.

These forms of trespasses are downright salacious and mystifying. They should stop immediately and never be permitted to reoccur again.

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The long-standing discussions about Breed Standards seem endless and unhappily unanswerable as well.

In this week’s issue of DOG NEWS with a follow-up promised Ronnie Irving raises some interesting and provocative questions and theories about breed standards generally. This two-part if not three-part discussion raises the questions about what if anything should these standards say about the health of a dog, should disqualifications be included and whether or not faults should be listed or to concentrate on virtues only.

What is their purposes and what real historic perspectives do they have are but some of the questions raised and answered by him. Never one to run from controversy Ronnie has strong opinions in this area and in many others as well. Hopefully his forthrightness will result in open and frank discussions which all too often are considered the sole priority of the breed involved. A more expansive approach may in the long run benefit all breeds and the breeding thereof so that these pages trust Mr. Ronnie’s thoughts in this area will be well-received by many within the Fancy.

A DIGITAL FOOTPRINT EPIDEMIC

Dogs may not use words but Listening let’s face it our To Dog canine compan- Language ions say a lot more than most people realize with their bodies alone. Many people tend to think that dogs have relatively little to say but the language for dogs with people is largely visual, enacted with their bodies.

They speak with the direction of their gaze, the tilt of their tails, the distance they keep and the arc of their movement. Dogs are generally quite adept at telegraphing warnings so many of us learn to read them better.

Often the result of misreading canine expressions is the cause of dog owners surrendering their dogs. Basically much of the dog’s communication is in its ears, eyes, tails and body language. The canine body can speak a myriad of words to the understanding owner. If a dog freezes, pupils dilated and staring hard--take him at his word and watch out! This can be why small children get bites to their faces, which they conveniently present at muzzle level. Viral Internet photos to the contrary, it is not cute when toddlers lie on top of dogs nor pull their ears--this can be a lit fuse! Remaining ignorant of our dogs’ modes of expression can be dangerous as well. Some 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the U.S. each year, many of them children. Whose fault one must ask the dogs or the child’s!

Breed StandardsWhat Is Their Purpose?

Today AKC announced four new MICROSITES. The American Kennel Club continues to expand on AKC.org with four new sections dedicated to Training, Government Relations, AKC Family Dog, and AKC Gazette. This is in addition to the Health Microsite and the newly introduced AKC Marketplace. These mobile-optimized, digital content platforms mark the next phase of AKC’s digital transformation and their goal of being the educational and entertainment destination for all dog owners. One of the basic problems these pages have with the sites is that not only do they all look alike but much of the information certainly the Training Family Dog and Health sites come from the same source--old Family Dog articles which quite candidly were less than illuminating or informative in the original presentation and seem unnecessary in an electronic presentation. Had there been an attempt at originality or to present something new that would have been one thing but to reprint electronically what probably would have been better off not printed on paper makes little sense. The new Gazette presentation is confusing at best and Marketplace in the opinion of these pages should have been posted as a finished product and not as an introductory posting. The only thing offered so far is for Club events with all other topics listed to be coming soon!! Sooner one would hope than the infamous Wooftale collar, which has been promised for months now and continues to be redefined and resized. Hopefully some of these projects will soon be making money for AKC for as these pages understand it plenty is being spent to develop them! In the opinion of these pages the best of the new microsites added by far has been the one on Government Relations.

Somewhat expected one would think as this probably was Sheila Goffe’s project. Let’s hope with the transfer of her reporting to Mark/Comm her fate is not the same as the long list of former AKC employees.

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Thank you Judge Dr. Robert Smith

Thank you Judge Mr. Jay Richardson

Thank you Judge Mr. Russell Mc Fadden Record breaking Best in Show

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Thank you Judge Mr. Fred Bassett Record - tying Best in Show

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The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of DeFeet PART TWO

By Michael H. Faulkner “Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of purebred dogs… the thrill of victory… and the agony of defeat… the human/dog drama of athletic competition... THIS IS THE AKC, LAKE MATHEWS KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW — April 26, 2015!”

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deally we would like to put a plaster cast on your foot if that is okay with you,” DR.WIND’s Physician Assistant, J.LATIMER, shares. “Well, that will either put me in the hospital or kill me. I have exercise-induced compartment syndrome (not from judging dog shows), caused by my many years of long distance running,” I politely share, thankful for not having to have my foot and ankle wrapped in hard plaster of Paris.

You see, compartment syndrome is a condition in which pressure increases within a muscle “compartment” of the lower leg, cutting off blood supply to the area and causing swelling and pain.

Any exercise, but particularly running, increases the blood supply to the muscles of the lower legs.

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If there’s no room for expansion of the muscles, the area cannot accommodate the increased blood volume. Ultimately the loss of oxygen from the altered blood supply produces pain and in my case, it often forces me to stop my run.

“Michael…You are good to go.

Make sure you stay off your foot.

That means NO WEIGHT for the first two weeks and crutches. Keep your foot elevated above your heart as much as possible and I can give you a prescription for pain if you feel you need it.” DR.WIND offers. “Nope, Ibuprofen is all I need and I have plenty of that at home.”

“Great, if things change, just call me and we will take care of you.

I will see you back in six weeks.”

“Well, I am leaving in two weeks to judge a dog show in Bogota,” I proclaim, in hopes of a positive response. “Well, in that case I will see you in one week, then again the following week. No promises.”

I exit the orthopedic doctor’s office with right foot and ankle in a BLACKBREG VECTOR PREMIUM AIR WALKER BOOT (BVPAWB), overjoyed that it matches my blackballistic-nylon-rolling-garment-bag and black-mini-man-bag. You see, I have no intention of not judging my upcoming dog shows due to a broken foot and a torn ligament.

BIG MICHAEL patiently waits in VOLVO while I hop and wobble like a drunken sailor to the passenger side. The right side of BIG MICHAEL’S skull suffers a slight grazing from the handle of one of the crutches, as I attempt to maneuver BVPAWB into the vehicle.

“Fractured foot, torn ligament---six

weeks and I have a follow up in one week.”

During the brief jaunt back to Holly Springs, BIG MICHAEL, to my dismay, verbalizes a list of things that he is going to personally address in support of my comfort and healing. Now mind you, I am somewhat of a control freak. I abhor people showering me with attention, and I like to do things by myself and my way. “Honey, seriously, I will manage just fine with these crutches. I suggest you focus on your work, I will focus on my healing powers and if I need anything I will ring my bell.” No sooner do the words escape my mouth when a deeply submerged memory leaps full blown into my mind flooding my consciousness to the exclusion of all other ideas. I instantly regret not being able to suppress the 1979 Disco hit, “RING MY BELL” performed by ANITA WARD “Damn, it really pisses me off that I wasted so many great nights at the disco, dancing to crappy music, thus automatically storing poorly written lyrics into long-term memory.

You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding) You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring) You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding) You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring) Those perfectly vapid lyrics, that could drive anyone over the precipice, are now ricocheting full speed ahead in my cortex. Dante was wrong. The seventh and lowest level of Hell is a subterranean 70’s Disco Club with no exits that reverberates with bad Disco music for eternity.

BIG MICHAEL escorts me into the house, onto the couch, and props a tower of pillows under my leg. MURPHY FRENCH jumps up and under my supported leg to lend his medicinal touch. BIG MICHAEL graciously provides me with a glass of ice water, two Ibuprofen, two television controls, my DROID and, yes, a small bell--ring-a-ring-a-ring. “Yes, I am just fine---go to your office, concentrate on your work, and if I need you, I will ring my bell. (No, Anita, you will not take over this time.)

BIG MICHAEL finally leaves me to my own devices. I engage DROID and immediately notice I have thirty-two new messages.

“WOW, good news travels fast!”

Seven of the messages are from individuals wondering if I will be Continued on page 52

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Best of Breed & Group First Thank you Judge Mr. Bill R.W. Edwards

Best of Breed & Group First Thank you to Judge Mrs. Marion McPherson

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FEEL GOOD EXPERIENCES

By Pat Trotter

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othing in the world is more difficult to generate and perpetrate than enthusiasm-especially during troubled times. After sounding off publicly against the officiating in an NBA play-off game, the Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers was hit with a $25,000 fine by the league. Since that episode Doc’s Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from their run for the title by the Houston Rockets in game seven.

In an interview with the L.A. Times after the finals loss, Doc stated, “It’s part of sports, there’s only one winner. I’m already thinking about next year.” His statements included getting back on target “and that’s what we’re going to do.” His words to his team and the press were upbeat even as he acknowledged how heartbreaking it was to lose the series. Good for Doc, he took his punishment like a 18 Dog News

gentleman, and he’s staying positive and on target as he looks to the future.

To me personally, thinking about next year and remaining perennially optimistic as you work towards your goals is truly what life is all about. It is especially important to those who are the backbone of our sport-the breeders who strive generation after generation to produce quality dogs.

Doomsday soothsayers warn us repeatedly about our continuing decline, and of course they are right to have concerns. Yet there are plenty of energizing things happening in our world of dogs today, and at two recent shows held by the Scott County Kennel Club in Rock Island, IL these were evident.

With the Field Spaniel National held on that weekend, the breed expressed itself as in good condition with outstanding specimens of such quality that Sunday’s BOB winning bitch went Reserve BIS. The quality was deep across the board in the breed, and several breeders shared the good news that their dogs were also used in the field. The entry of 72 was strong with all dogs being quite typical of the breed. Nine older Field Spaniels competed for the honor of one advancing to the Veteran finals.

The dozen or so Belgian Sheepdogs entered were simply breathtaking. It did not surprise me to find out that the local breeder/exhibitors were a small group cooperating with their breeding programs and working together for the good of the breed. Every animal exhibited was worthy, and one of their own went on to

win the Veterans Extravaganza on Sunday night. This unique special attraction featured the judging of Veterans after each BOB with only one dog being selected. That winning individual then advanced to the finals with all other winning seniors for a grand winner before BIS was judged. All breed winners eligible competed with no semi-final competition. The winning Belgian was square and in splendid condition, exhibiting the elegance and carriage associated with the breed.

And the lovely BIS winning Papillon was the product of a family working together to produce outstanding animals. This two-show weekend was a “feel good” experience enjoyed by exhibitors, spectators, club members and judges.

The point is that there are breeders and fanciers out there who manage to remain optimistic in what is becoming an increasingly pessimistic environment. When their quality animals come into the ring, it lifts the spirits of all. Furthermore, as time goes on it becomes more evident that the National Owner Handler Series is generating a steadily growing following enabling owners to advance their skills, grow more confident and hold their own at all levels. It is hoped that the execution of this special attraction program in regards to scheduling will be improved in the future. With the dynamics of dog shows changing all the time, show chairmen and superintendents are going to have to work together on more userfriendly scheduling. Dog shows that go on too long are not in the best interest of the sport.

What IS in the best interest of the sport is a positive attitude that invites people to enjoy their dogs, meet new friends and compete in a sporting event that gets them off the couch. Allowing our wonderful dogs to energize us is important to both man and beast. We need to keep in mind the words of the late Roger Caras, beloved as the Voice of Westminster: “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”

“The dozen or so Belgian Sheepdogs entered were simply breathtaking. It did not surprise me to find out that the local breeder/exhibitors were a small group cooperating with their breeding programs and working together for the good of the breed.”

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In Memory of

Margaret Young Renihan 1924-2015

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our founder and very dear friend, Margaret Young Renihan, in Arizona on May 18, 2015.

Margaret was born December 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI, graduated from Glendale High School in Glendale, California (Class of 1942) where she met Fred Young during student orientation. Fred and Margaret were married in December, 1943 and after the war, they settled in Van Nuys. Together, Margaret and Fred had three children, Phillip, Christine and Laura. They began showing Boxers, then Bedlingtons and other terriers.

Margaret began judging dogs in the 1960’s and along with Fred, enjoyed judging together until 1987 when Fred passed away. She later married Richard Renihan of Davenport, IA, a dog show judge, and together they continued to travel worldwide judging dogs.

Margaret’s passion, of course, was terriers and she created Great Western Terrier Specialties as it was known where the first show was held in Los Angeles at Elysian Park in 1966. Great Western held events in the Greater Los Angeles area including Will Rogers State Park, Dominguez 20 Dog News

Ranch Adobe, La Mirada High School, Los Angeles Lutheran High School, Brookside Park and finally moving to California State University in Long Beach in 1994 when holding its first group club show where the name became Great Western Terrier Association and has enjoyed the marvelous sites of CSULB, El Dorado Park and The Queen Mary Events Park.

When Maggie was asked why she and the other members worked so hard to build Great Western, she said…

“I put my heart and soul into this club because I feel Terriers need to be seen. I feel people need to come and study them, talk with other dog people, learn from each other and have fun. The work that is put into getting a Terrier ready for the ring is enormous. The coat work and conditioning takes weeks, sometimes months. No matter what type of coat you have, a hard coat or one that is scissored, you can’t just walk in the ring with your Terrier - it requires many weeks of preparation. My goal was to always have people available who can mentor the new owners and

“I put my heart and soul into this club because I feel Terriers need to be seen. I feel people need to come and study them, talk with other dog people, learn from each other and have fun.” get them interested in our sport.”

Maggie also was a longtime member of the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills and the families of Great Western Terrier Association, the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills and the Long Beach Kennel Club will miss the extraordinary leadership Margaret brought to our sport. We will always remember Maggie as a wonderful friend, a tremendous and kind lady who was devoted to all our clubs’ endeavors and most importantly, her love of Terriers, judging, the sport of dogs and her friendship to all...

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Question of the week

By Matthew H. Stander

The American Kennel Club has launched the initial stage of AKC Marketplace, a new platform that will first allow AKC clubs to market and promote themselves directly to dog lovers visiting AKC.org. Through interactive profile pages, unlimited event listings and email outreach, AKC Marketplace will help clubs attract spectators to their events and recruit new members. MY QUESTION FOR THIS WEEK IS WHETHER YOU AGREE WITH AKC FOR CHARGING THE CLUBS FOR THIS SERVICE OR WOULD YOU HAVE EXPECTED AKC TO PROVIDE THIS KIND OF SERVICE TO ITS CONSTITUENTS?

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Donald L. Hall Specialty Clubs are financially strained these days with fewer new members and attrition.

Therefore charging fees most likely would not be best for small Clubs.

Steve Hayden I think the AKC Marketplace has potential. For only $99 @ year, it would give a club, regardless of size or financial soundness a web presence [reminder] that they are ‘in your neighborhood’ and to advertise training classes or competitive events in their geographic area.

Clubs could try it and see what type of participation it develops for their club.

TOM & ANN BAVARIA I’m sure they can cover that cost with the $ 3.50 they get per entry. If they don’t do more to help clubs the entries will be even smaller and their revenue will suffer even more.

TIM REESE Do I agree with AKC charging clubs to do what they should be doing for free? Of course not.

But then, anything that makes money for AKC is fair game, I guess. I would have hoped that AKC could have provided this service to clubs as a part of the show giving process. But I know our club will avail themselves of this service if it can show it will increase entries and attract additional spectators. Many of us are afraid that the day of dog shows, as we know them, are limited.

Tim Plezbert Should be free. Only helps both of us in the promoting of pure bred dogs.

Dr. Fran Smith, I think it is reasonable to charge for this type of service as in my profession (veterinary medicine) sites that send potential new clients to a particular veterinary location do charge a fee per initial client encounter. On the other hand given the tough financial position that most all-breed and specialty clubs are facing I would wonder why a club would even try when you can just Google the information by typing in many events.

Jane RUTHFORD I believe that the price of $99/year is a fair price for this offering of services by AKC on their new website. The cost would be much higher if the clubs chose to acquire these services independently of AKC. Plus, the service is not free for AKC; they have support staff and embedded costs for this endeavor. The rate compares favorably with the cost of running ads in local newspapers for just one club event. For another point of reference, consider that the annual service costs less than just one of the major trophies at many annual National Specialty competitions. While it’s true that AKC will benefit significantly should participation in their licensed events increase in popularity, it is also true that a local or national dog club needs to be responsible for creating and “owning” their events in a personal way through the information that they provide for the Marketplace and by paying a reasonable

fee. I believe that this service will be seriously useful for AKC clubs. It’s human nature to hold in higher esteem and attention a service that is paid for, even if it’s at a nominal rate. Using this 21st Century service provides, for a club’s AKC local events, the traffic and social media potential to reach the people and the age groups who would be most interested in learning about dogs, dog breeds, and activities that they can do with their dogs. I am pleased about this AKC offering which will provide consistent long term expertise that is often hard to find among our current volunteer dog club members. By lowering many of the barriers to being part of today’s technology adventure, the AKC Marketplace service could help bring some wonderful changes to dog clubs and the canine community.

Virginia Murray Ken and I would be happy to pay them $99/year to help build entries. AKC should have a little more positive input at and for dog shows. However, we ran this by some other members of one of the kennel clubs we are involved with and they felt AKC should provide this service at no charge.

Jan Paulk I do not know enough about this issue to make a thoughtful comment. My first reaction is to allow the Clubs to use the service for free and then subscribe for a fee if results are obtained.

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Irving’s Impressions

By Ronnie Irving

BREED STANDARDS

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y attention was recently drawn to the fact that, to my horror, an attempt has recently been made to persuade the Border Terrier Club of America to consider changing (presumably upwards) the weight aspect of the breed standard for Border Terriers published by the AKC. Nothing in the American version of that breed standard, apart from formatting, has been changed since 1950. At that time the founders of the Border Terrier Club of America had been taking great care to discuss with British breeders just how the first US standard should be worded and I am lucky enough to have one end of some of that correspondence by Dr Merritt Pope who wrote to my grandfather at the time: “Yes – the Border Terrier is a grand little dog.

I hope they don’t spoil him. He is one of the last natural terriers.”

While this is neither the time nor place to discuss the detail of the Border Terrier breed standard, it does bring to mind a number of issues and questions surrounding breed standards generally. For example:

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• What is their purpose?

• What historic perspective do they have?

• Should they be short and brief or

long and detailed?

• Should they list faults or concentrate only on virtues?

• Should they be changed frequently, seldom or not at all?

• Should they be standardised internationally?

• What, if anything, should they say about health?

WHAT IS THEIR PURPOSE?

There are probably several views on the purpose of a breed standard. Every breed standard published by TKC in the UK says: “A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance including the correct colour of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the Continued on page 62

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arxism M s This Judge’s Point Of View

By Sid Marx

Judging National Specialties

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ecently, it was my privilege to judge the Welsh Springer Spaniel National specialty. Whenever I am asked to judge any show, I consider it an honor, and it is even more so when it is a National Specialty. It has been my distinct honor to judge four Nationals, including one in Canada. I know that there are a lot of judges who have judged a great many more, but I’ll bet none have enjoyed them more than I have.

Although there are still two American shows that are on my bucket list to judge, I think judging a National Specialty is the most important assignment a breed club can offer to a judge.

In fact it goes to the very heart of my belief that we need to return breed judging to be the most important aspect of our dog shows.

From a judge’s point of view, when else will I ever have the quality and quantity of a specific breed to judge?

Every time I walk into the ring to judge, it is my hope that I will find “THE dog,” that is so exciting, I will remember her for a long time. At a National specialty, a judge certainly has the opportunity to find that dog. No matter what, almost every National will have a good number of high quality dogs representing the breed. There are occasional allbreed shows where two or three very high quality dogs of a breed will be entered, but nothing matches a National Specialty. The judge of a National certainly is qualified and knows that breed, but even so, this is a great opportunity to learn even more about the breed.

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Whenever I examine a dog, that breed’s standard is going through my mind.

Often a judge has to be very flexible and accepting of dogs that are less than very close to that standard.

It is always a trade-off as to what combination of strengths and weaknesses a judge considers important.

But as I examined a great many dogs at the Welsh National, there were less and less trade-offs that I had to make, and it truly made the standard come to life. It was an excellent entry with lots of quality as it was at every National I have judged.

Attending a National Specialty is a great way to learn about that breed.

There were quite a few judges observing the judging and in attendance at the breed’s judge’s education seminar. For Best of Breed, I had all champions and other qualifying dogs come in before I made any cuts. So there they were - an entry of thirty-five champions, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, wonderful Veterans, performance dogs, and hunting dogs.

What a great ring full of quality Welsh Springers.

My wife’s Welsh (she lets

me pick up after him) had won the National the year before and I got a little choked up as I looked at this excellent entry. I turned to the judges who were observing and told them, “Stand up and applaud, because you won’t see something like this again for a long time.”

At most all-breed shows, my decisions are pretty obvious to me (with a few exceptions), but judging this collection of quality breed representatives made me work hard, and I loved it. There were a lot of close decisions to be made as I worked my way through cuts. When it was over, I was very pleased with those remaining in the ring from Best of Breed all the way to my Awards of Merit. There were a couple of very close decisions, but there was no questioning the type and quality that stood there before me at the end. What a joy. I recently saw a cartoon with the caption of, “Fix it in the Whelping Box, not the Tack box.” The breeders of these dogs certainly understood that.

I have had new judges and exhibitors who do not judge ask what it is like to judge a National. Well, be ready to make some difficult decisions, know how you want to run your ring and what cuts you will make, and - most of all - enjoy every minute of it. As I have said, I know many judges who have judged a great many more Nationals than I have, and I could not imagine ever getting bored with it. Continued on page 84

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BESTS WEEK Ladies Kennel Association of America - Friday Smooth Chihuahua

GCh. Sonnus Fihlo Sanchez

Judge Ms. Rita J. Biddle, Esq. Owners Janet Lange Moses, James Moses, Romulo Sanchez Torres Handler Erika Lanasa Abilene Kennel Club - Friday English Springer Spaniel

GCh. Ocoee Away We Go

Judge Mr. Robert Shreve Owners Silsby S. Pelissero & Ellen Cottingham Handler Ellen Cottingham Ladies Kennel Association of America - Saturday Long Island Kennel Club Skye Terrier

Ch. Cragsmoor Goodtime Charlie Judge Ms. Marjorie Tuff Judge Mr. Robert Hall Owners Victor Malzoni, Jr. & Nancy Shaw Handler Larry Cornelius

Mattaponi Kennel Club – Saturday & Sunday Standard Poodle

Blennerhassett Kennel Club - Saturday German Shepherd Dog

GCH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It v. Kenlyn

Judge Mr. Douglas Johnson Owners Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handlers Kent Boyles Coyote Hills Kennel Club --Saturday Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

GCh. Bonitos Companeros Tom Sawyer Judge Mrs. Anne Katona Owners Jo Anne Mittelman and Kumar Subramanian Handler Bill McFadden Vacationland Dog Club - Thursday Bearded Collie

GCh. Classical’s My Turn

Judge Mr. Rodney E. Herner Owners Wendy Marciante, Julie Kempster and Bea Sawka Handler Clifford Steele

GCh. Gala Brighton Lakeridge Reflections Of Me

Miniature Pinscher Club of America - Wednesday

Winnegamie Kennel Club Papillon

Silky Terrier Club of America National Specialty

Judge Mr. James Reynolds Judge Dr. Robert Indeglia Owners Ron & Debbie Scott Handler Kaz Hosaka

GCh. InVolo The King Of Pop Judge Col. Joe Purkhiser Owners Madeline Mosing & Gia Garofalo Handler Gia Garofalo

GCh Marlex N Kisa Set Fire Judge Mrs. June Penta Owners Lisa Uhacz, Joanne Wilds & Armando Angelbello Handler Armando Angelbello

GCH. KARISMA HEART AND SOUL Judge Mr. Timothy Catterson Owners Margaret Hodge, Kathleen Gilbert, Margaret Gagliardi, & Pam Laperruque Handler by Pam Laperruque

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Debbie Melgreen

BORN: QUINCY, IL RESIDES: YATES CITY, IL MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: CAPRICORN

When did you start showing and how did that first show go?

The year was 1968 and the show was in my hometown Quincy. Since my dad had a field Brittany, I showed it and things went fairly well. Because I was the only one in my class, we got a blue ribbon. Let’s say this dog gave me some experience!

How difficult was it to finish your championship?

Surprisingly, not hard at all. That’s because I saved my money and ended up with a lovely bitch from Braewin Kennels. In fact, I worked there during my Summer vacation and with 100 Collies and Shelties housed there, I learned a lot and groomed a lot. It was truly a learning experience as I helped with all facets of running a breeding program. The quality bitch I was fortunate enough to acquire finished quickly after that and won a competitive Working Group on a trip to Texas. It was quite a thrill for a teenager.

Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like?

Brittanys and Dachshunds are my breeds, but I have always loved German Shepherd Dogs.

Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be?

Michael Canalizo.

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

AKC tries to do what is best for the sport. Like a lot of us, it takes trial and error to find out what works.

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

In the past about 150 shows per year. That’s about to change now that I am applying to judge. Before Hurricane Katrina, I adored the Biloxi shows and loved walking on the beach when the day was done. I love our Bloomington shows and also enjoy the Racine, WI shows there on the lake. After the show friends gather outdoors to share cookouts and relaxing evenings.

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

My husband Steve.

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

Whelping litters; starting out new young dogs and other activities involving the young dogs. And I truly look forward to judging and the opportunity to enjoy other people’s new hopefuls.

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

Honesty and the ability to speak one’s own mind and be “up front.”

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

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Michael Canalizo and from the past Mrs. Billings, Mrs. Clark and Dorothy Nickles to keep things lively!

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his week we are going to talk about a life lived. A true Canadian dog show icon who has left this world and with it a void that will not soon be filled. A woman who did it all.

She bred champion dogs and Best In Show winners all over the world.

She was sought out by top breed-

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ers all over North and South America to put her beautiful crops on their dogs. She handled, she groomed, she mentored people who became top handlers and top breeders in their own right.

Later she would sit ringside and watch her daughter and son win many Best In Show awards. She would help anyone who asked and many, many people looked up to her. Much later she would receive phone calls from Westminster Best In Show judges just to ask how she was… she touched so many.

Eleanor Foley acquired her first Boxer in 1954, and although she waited six years

to show him she soon realized that although he had the heart of a show dog he did not have the conformation to be a show dog. In 1962 she acquired a Bangaway granddaughter, and although she was excited about the pedigree she soon realized that this was not the bitch to start a breeding program with. So after more research, talking to breeders, handlers and judges, Eleanor convinced Jean Grant of the famed Blossomlea Kennels to sell her a bitch, Bobby Pin of Blossomlea.

By 1965 Eleanor was married with a young son and on the day her daughter was born her first litter of Boxers was whelped. To say Eleanor’s love and devotion to dogs and family was weaved together would be an understatement!

Bobby was later mated to Salgray’s Ambush. Larry Downey would travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia to see these puppies and indeed bought the famous “Double BrothContinued on page 88

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Cancer Detection K9s

Will Change Modern Medicine — it’s just a matter of time Developments On The West Coast And In China Advance The Detection Of Human Cancers By K9s

By Sharon Pflaumer Photos by Corrina Lander

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ogs have a vastly superior sense of smell as compared to humans. Their olfactory capability is so superior, in fact, it enables them to be trained to smell or detect the odor of multiple kinds of human cancer in tissue, breath, saliva or plasma specimens even when the disease is in its earliest stages. What’s more, dogs detect cancer with such a high degree of accuracy; their ability exceeds anything modern medical technology has available today.

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Stewie zeroes in on the breast cancer sample placed among benign tumor specimens.

A Bio-Detection Training Pioneer Dina Zaphiris pioneered the field of K9 bio-detection: training dogs to detect cancer and other disease processes that affect humans. During her 23year career, she also trained Bomb and Narcotics Detection Dogs as well as Search and Rescue Dogs used to track missing persons.

Zaphiris first became involved with K9 bio-detection training in 2003 when she served as a research assistant to Dr. Tadeusz Jezierski, PhD, for a study that tested dogs’ ability to detect lung and breast cancer in human tissue samples. The investigation was conducted by Michael McCulloch, PhD, a cancer researcher at the Pine Street Foundation, a non-profit organization in San Francisco, CA. The results of the study were astounding.

“The dogs showed sensitivity of 99% in correctly identifying lung cancer and 88% in correctly identifying breast cancer. Specificity in correctly identifying controls for both cancers was 99%,” McCulloch says.

(When dogs detect cancer in a specimen, they actually smell the odor of the metabolic changes in the cancer cells that are reflected in the chemical composition of the volatile organic compounds given off by the body.)

When McCulloch began a second study in 2011 that tested dogs’ ability to detect ovarian cancer in human breath specimens, he once again enlisted Zaphiris’s expertise. The findings of this investigation, which concluded in 2013, proved to be equally amazing. However, the study currently is undergoing peerreview before its results can be released for publication.

The UTI K9 Detection Study Maureen Maurer contacted Zaphiris after reading about her work with McCulloch.

Maurer is the Executive Director of Assistance Dogs of Hawaii, a non-profit organization that trains service dogs for the disabled.

“Because many disabled persons die each year from complications associated with urinary tract infections,” Zaphiris says, “she wanted to know if dogs could be trained to distinguish between healthy urine specimens and those infected with E.coli, the bacteria that causes between 80 and 90% of UTIs.” UTIs are a major concern for the disabled and especially for those with spinal cord injuries. When bladder function is impaired by spinal cord injury or for other reasons, affected individuals require catheters that can introduce bacteria.

Due to the loss of sensation, the disabled may be unable to recognize the early symptoms of infection. When left untreated, a UTI can spread to the bladder and kidneys.

If it spreads to the bloodstream, it causes sepsis--a life threatening condition.

Zaphiris trained five Labrador and Golden Retriever Service Dogs to successfully differentiate between healthy urine specimens and those infected with E.coli for a study run by Mauer and McCulloch. The testing process in the investigation involved the dogs sniffing multiple rounds of five different urine samples: four healthy ones and one contaminated with traces of E. coli. Each dog sniffed all five specimens in each round. After each dog correctly “alerted” to the container holding the specimen containing E.coli by sitting and staring at it, each was rewarded with a treat.

In the past, a similar protocol was followed during K9 cancer detection studies: multiple specimens of tissue, breath, saliva or plasma were put in test tubes on a rack. One specimen was cancerous and the others were all healthy.

Each bio-detection trained dog sniffed each specimen on the rack and alerted to the one that was cancerous.

The Duke University/In Situ Foundation Collaboration In 2013, Zaphiris also was contacted by Dr. Jeffrey Marks, PhD, who was intrigued by the possibility dogs could be trained to detect the difference between plasma taken from women with cancerous breast tumors and plasma taken from women with benign masses. Marks is an Associate Professor of Surgery and of Pathology at the Duke University School of Medicine.

“I have been working directly on developing biomarkers for breast cancer for over a decade,” he says. “Through the years, I tested a number of markers I considered to be promis-

Dina Zaphiris organizing cancer samples.

A plasma sample being loaded in the tray by a researcher.

ing and collaborated with many dedicated academic and industrial scientists, who also had what were considered to be promising breast cancer biomarkers. The most important finding of all this research is that I have found no useful blood-based markers for the detection of new breast cancers. And to my knowledge, no one else has discovered such a biomarker either.”

Marks’s inquiry led to a study that is a collaborative effort between Duke University and the In Situ Foundation. The latter was founded

by Zaphiris and is dedicated to training dogs to detect diseases that affect humans. (See the Sidebar article below for more information about the In Situ Foundation.)

The study is the first of its kind because the dogs are being trained to differentiate between cancerous and benign tumor specimens, i.e., samples for the study were taken from patients who have a malignant or a benign mass as opposed to specimens tak-

en from patients who are diseased or healthy.

“The results of the study could have huge ramifications.

If dogs can be trained to identify a blood-based bio marker for breast cancer in plasma, it would mean a blood test could be developed to indicate whether or not a patient has a benign mass or a cancerous tumor,” Zaphiris says.

For 18 months, she has been training three bio-detection dogs for the study using 3,000 samples provided by Duke.

“Of the 3,000 specimens, 500 are cancerous. The rest were taken from women with benign tumors. At this point, the dogs are almost ready to begin double blind testing for the trial,” she says.

Rigorous controls like double blind testing assure the accuracy of K9 cancer detection. During double blind testing, Zaphiris doesn’t know if a specimen is benign or cancerous; which stage of disease it is in in the case of a malignant specimen; or even the name of Continued on page 90

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t’s hard to believe that Memorial Day weekend is upon us, especially after the long, cold winter here in the Northeast that has some of us wondering if we will only experience two seasons rather than four from now on. Memorial Day is the official kickoff of the summer season and it’s never too early to start warning all showgoers and the general public about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars.

Originally known as Decoration Day, the first Memorial Day was held in 1868 and was established in order to honor the service of those who died in the Civil War. Memorial Day used to be celebrated on May 30 but in 1971 Congress changed it to the last Monday in May. The holiday wasn’t officially recognized in the South until after World War I, and it has been expanded to include

Remembering This Memorial Day

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honoring not only those who died but all who served in subsequent wars. People not only honor fallen soldiers but all loved ones by decorating graves and holding commemoration services. Every year, it seems, there is a cry to also recognize the service of the courageous canines that have served alongside servicemen and women.

Dogs have a long history of accompanying mankind in war efforts, with historical records showing that Romans used armored dogs in battle and that the British enlisted the help of Mastiffs to fight off Caesar back in 55 BC. There are even reports of the ancient armies of Persia and Babylon using dogs in their military efforts.

Here in the United States, dogs accompanied their owners into battle during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, as messengers, guards and companions. Indeed, our first President George Washington was a known dog enthusiast and dog breeder (not only a founding father but father of the American Foxhound, too), starting a long line of Presidents who enjoyed canine companionship, including our current President Barak Obama, who owns two Portuguese Water Dogs. Though he was never President, Benjamin Franklin, a military commander during the French and Indian War, is credited as the first to recognize the potential importance of military dogs, citing the effectiveness of Spanish conquistadores utiContinued on page 98

Guardians of America’s Freedom, the first U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

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Photos of the Long Island Kennel Club & Ladies Kennel Association by Eugene Z. Zaphiris

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he three shows held on Long Island in midMay at the Planting Fields Arboretum, originally built by the Coe family in 1914 on its 409-acre estate, is arguably the most elaborate and beautiful dog show venue in the world! The grounds, the flora and the fauna, the green houses, the Mansion all kept up today as an historic state park for visitors internationally virtually the same as when the Duke of Windsor abdicated and came to stay on these grounds together with his wife the Duchess at the invitation of the Coe family. Forget the dog show--a visit here alone is worth a two or three-day trip. The Ladies Kennel Club through the efforts and influence of the late Roger Rechler were the first of the clubs to gain access to the grounds and the Long Island Kennel Club finally followed suit to make this a formidable three-day dog show event. Roger’s wife Evelyn kept everything going here as well due to her continued interest in the world of the purebred dog for which everyone in the sport must be thankful.

At least Westbury holds it show in the autumn here as well so that the grounds have become something of a well known commodity certainly for people in the East Coast dog show world for sure. Notice the town on the North Shore where this venue is locat-

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Bonhams in their Dogs in Show and Field sale in New York in 2013 included a lot described as ‘a patinated bronze and silver death mask of the legendary field trial winning Pointer in America, Beck Broom Hill.’ I feature the head in one of my sale previews, which immediately prompted an internet discussion between myself and Pointer and Maud Earl authorities in America, England and Sweden.

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he upshot was that it could not possibly have been this dog’s death mask for the Swedish Kennel Club Museum had one identical given to them by the Pointer authority William Arkwright, following a visit to that country in 1903 to judge Pointers. He commissioned the head in 1905 and legend has it that it was modelled by Maud Earl on one of his dogs.

With all the major players long dead, so with no one left to verify the story, and without a signature, it was not possible to definitely attribute either the American or Swedish head to Maud Earl. Extensive research failed to find the final piece of the jigsaw that would, without question, attribute them to this great artist. Those who have seen the heads expressed opinions that they are of exceptional quality and without doubt a typical, high-class Maud Earl Pointer.

Now another Maud Earl mystery has recently appeared at auction, also with Bonhams, but this time in Edinburgh and included in their annual The Sporting Sale.

Catalogued simply as ‘20th century British School’, the lot consisted of six charcoal drawings. The few of us who had seen the heads on Bonhams sale website and who were familiar with Maud Earl’s work, instantly recognised them from her lavishly produced portfolios published in the early years of the 20th century.

Their quality and detail appeared without question, but were they by the hand of Maud Earl, or by a very talented person influenced by, or copying her work? The two portfolios contain forty-nine plates, but as there is no real theme to the six charcoal sketches, do they come from a much larger series?

The only information the sale specialist was prepared to give was that they had been put into auction privately and had come from Perth north of Edinburgh. A number of companies in the early years of the 20th century took advantage of Maud Earl’s work to help sell their wares, and the only Scottish link here is that Nobel’s Explosives

based in North Ayrshire used her images.

By Maud Earl or not and with an estimate of £500-700 they were an inexpensive and interesting group for an interior designer wishing to create a sporting theme. The estimate was bang on for they sold for a premium inclusive £625. One can’t help wondering if they will appear again at Bonhams dog sale in New York next year where they will play to a more receptive audience.

What makes them particularly interesting is that all the dogs are known animals. The Welsh Foxhounds, Ancient Britains, are Trailer, Warrior and Grafter

from the Gelligaer pack of which David Jones was the master. The Rufford Foxhounds, A Burning Scent, are Spartan, Twister and Grappler owned by Earl Manvers who owned some 38,000 acres in Nottinghamshire and the Rufford hunt had some of the best country to hunt over.

The Flat Coated Retriever, The Master of the Game, is H. Reginald Cooke’s Ch. Wimpole Peter, a grandson of Ch. Darenth, considered the patriarch of all present day Flat Coats. Peter’s great-granddaughter, Culham Lassie, was a golden Flat Coated Retriever who is probably behind all today’s Golden Retriever titleholders.

The Field Spaniel, A Special Carrier, Compton Fisk was owned by B.J. Warwick. The dog was from virtually unknown parentage but successfully competed in Field Trials. The other gundog picture was Daydreams, William Arkwright’s Pointers Ch. Seabreeze and Seashore.

Seabreeze was one of his most famous dogs whose mounted body is in the British Museum’s Natural History collection at Tring having been presented by Arkwright in 1905.

Finally the Airedale, Much Ado About Nothing, is Ch. Tone Masterpiece, one of a number of top winning dogs from G.H. Elder’s kennel at Taunton and was exported to Theo Offerman in America.

There were a few other dog pictures that crept into this sporting sale including an oil of two Wire Fox Terrier heads against a wooded background by Arthur Wardle that sold for £1,875 (£800-1,200) and a group of three drawings by Cecil Aldin very similar to his work for Ten Little Puppy Dogs. Estimates ranged from £400 to £800 with Ten Little Puppy Dogs Going Out to Dine selling for £312 and both Nine Little Puppy Dogs Swinging on a Gate and The Order of the Bath getting away at £675.

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canceling my upcoming Dog Show Judging assignments.

Through the amazing speed of information technology and people loving drama, I was diagnosed, treated, and put in the ground before I even arrived back to Virginia and before I was seen by DR.WIND, leaving numerous dog show judges hungry for my cancelled assignments. “I have a fractured foot and a torn ligament. I am also happy to report that my injury will not keep me from my upcoming assignments. I plan on making all of them.” I type into DROID and click the send button.

Throughout the afternoon and evening, I manage a level of self-efficiency that amazes not only me, but BIG MICHAEL too (to his dismay). “I gave you the bell to ring so you would not have to get up and down,” he verbalizes in a somewhat irritated tone while returning to my side of the house for a cup of coffee. After thirty-three minutes, I ring the bell as loud as I can. BIG MICHAEL arrives eager to provide assistance. “What is it, what do you need?” “Oh, nothing---I wanted to make sure it worked in the event that I did. And now, I know it does. But, since you are here---I think MURPHY FRENCH needs to go outdoors.

With a little practice, the crutches and I become synchronized before bedtime. I manage to travel to the bathroom, shower, crawl into bed (with foot above heart) and I also manage to rise Tuesday morning and drive myself to work through the inner workings of BVPAWB. From 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM with my leg propped on the top of my desk, I succeed in ruling the health clinic with my almost-normal charm, grace, and love. I budget an extra twenty minutes for every task, including lifting myself from my desk, collecting my stuff, gathering my crutches, locking my door, getting to the car, etc. You see, when you have to work with one foot with little to no use of your hands, it is guaranteed to take longer.

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across the passenger front seat, plug DROID into the car charger, turn the ignition on, and slowly back out and onto Duke Street. Painfully aware there is no extra space between the acceleration pedal, the brake pedal, and BVPAWB (my right foot), I pay extra close attention to the mechanics of weaving in and out of the town in route back home.

I take Water Lane, turn right onto Wright Street, waive at a friend exiting the Post Office, and proceed to the stop light at the intersection of State Route 17. VOLVO is the third vehicle in line waiting to turn. This particular red light takes forever to transition to green and I take extra precaution not to wiggle BVPAWB from the brake in fear of slamming into the FORD 4x4 directly in front.

The light changes. I turn left, carefully pressing the gas pedal to increase the speed to 35 MPH. VOLVO crosses HOSKINS CREEK and we come to our second stop light of the four-stop-light-journey home. Again, the second traffic light turns green and BVPAWB forges ahead, guiding me home. Approaching the third traffic light of four, at the intersection of the local Walmart and the McDonald’s restaurant, a flashing blue light appears in my rearview mirror. With the turning signal engaged, BVPAWB creatively dances between gas and brake to pull VOLVO over and into the Walmart Shopping Center Parking lot---a location, I might add that most locals pass at least once a day…if not more frequently. “Hell, I am going to get a ticket for driving with BVPAWB,” I say to myself while at the same time pulling my driver’s license and vehicle registration card for the officer’s viewing.

“Good afternoon. Can I see you driver’s license and vehicle registration please? I hand both to the officer. “Thank you, what did you do to your foot?” he asks in an emotionless voice. “Okay, now is my chance to tell my story in hopes of sympathy and dog show intrigue,” I think to myself. “Well, I arrived home yesterday from taking the Redeye from California. I am exhausted, officer. I was showing my Golden Retriever, running around the rings and fractured my foot and tore a ligament.

I am currently headed home from work and I am miserable.” “Sir, are you aware that today is May 1st, and your vehicle registration and inspection expired yesterday, April 30th?” “Seriously officer, I have not been home in a week, I returned yesterday on the Redeye, with a fractured foot, I went straight to the doctor. Of course I am not aware that my inspection and registration have expired.” “Wait right here and I will be back in a few minutes.” The officer leaves. It is embarrassing enough to be pulled over by a police officer and even more so in your local Walmart parking lot. Numerous friends drive by and waive. With each new wave, I sink as low in my seat as I and BVPAWB are able and await the final outcome.

“If only I had my bell to ring for, BIGMICHAEL, my eloquent lawyer-husband, who would surely know how to handle this situation, and come to my rescue,” I whisper to two disinterested seagulls who dance in the parking space in front of my car.

The officer returns. “Mr. Faulkner, you have two

tickets---one for an expired registration and one for an expired inspection. Your court date is set for June 4th, 2015, if you choose to appeal the non-moving charges. Do you understand?” “So, you are giving me a ticket and not a warning, correct?” I ask in hopes of changing the outcome. “That is correct sir.” “Thank you very much officer and I hope you have a great day. Don’t worry about the court date, I will be in Bogota, Columbia in South America judging a dog show.” Thus demonstrating the old adage that insult can be worse than injury!

For the first time, my “I am a dog show judge” has failed to beguile. A bit perturbed, I continue the journey home, with two tickets and a massive amount of swelling in my brain, cutting off the blood supply causing increased pressure and expansion of the brain muscle.

Yes, I know there is actually no muscle tissue in the brain…but, it acts like one.

Use it too much and it tires. Use it a lot and it actually gets bigger. I am always mindful of the “use it or lose it” maxim.

Ultimately the loss of oxygen from the altered blood supply produces pain not only in my leg but also in my head. I stop in the driveway, turn the car off, collect my crutches, my DROID, and--yes---my two yellow tickets. I wobble dejectedly to the house. I enter, plop onto the sofa, stuff three pillows under my foot, and ring the bell.

You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding) You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring) You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding) You can ring my bell, ring my bell (Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring) Oddly now, the lingering memory of ANITA WARD actually soothes my soul.

BIG MICHAEL comes running.

“Sweetie, I had no idea you were home.

Are you okay? What can I get for you?” he lovingly asks. I throw my usual “I don’t need any help from anyone---I can do it on my own!” routine straight to hell and reply: “Please bring me a Tito’s & Tonic, light on the tonic, light on the ice with a twist of lemon.”

MURPHY FRENCH jumps between my legs, snuggles underneath my knee cap, lets out a snort and I pick up DROID. I return a text message to my friend MAGDA: All is well with the foot and I am looking forward to my judging assignment in Bogota.

My right hand comes to rest on Murphy French’s shoulder and a warm feeling of contentment washes over me, and (I choose to believe) over Murphy French as well.

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The 2015 Cavalier National Specialty Story & Photos by Stephanie Abraham David Frei & the Club President

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verybody explores the Biltmore House when they visit Asheville, NC. Built at the end of the 19th century by George Washington Vanderbilt, it is America’s largest home, a replica of a French chateau set among 8,000

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acres of manicured grounds and magnificent gardens. I know I fully intended to view it—but never got there during the week of April 1317, where there was so much to see and do at the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club National that I

literally had no time for the tour!

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High In Trial

Best Puppy (and RWD) & Winners Bitch Best of Opposite Sex Judge Kevan Barry

Award of Merit

Show Chair Barbara Pepper

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The 2015 Cavalier National Specialty

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Plaza Resort, a truly near perfect place for a dog show.

A national specialty is a very unique experience for us all, this year hosted by the Blue Ridge Cavalier Club. Fanciers from literally all over the world gather together to study, to celebrate, and profess their love for the breed of their dreams.

The 20th annual ACKCSC National was all of this and more, with judging beginning on Monday and meetings already in full swing—the Board of Directors and the Charitable Trust had already assembled on a marathon meeting Sunday. Barbara Pepper, our redoubtable Show Chair, was everywhere at once from day 1, all the more remarkable as she had chaired the Golden National just the week before!

Breeder Sandy Harrison from California stepped into the big ring to begin judging her 103 Sweepstakes entries on Monday morning. Working with confidence and an eye for type, Sandy wasted no time and several hours later she awarded the major prizes. Best in Sweepstakes from 15-18 Bitches was the glamorous Tri girl KARLEE GRAY STONE ARCTIC BLAST. Breeder, Amy Cox Michael Bielawa & Darlene Petralia & Carol Rose. Handled by Carol Rose. Best of Opposite in Sweeps went to the appealing Puppy Dog bred in Germany from 9-12, ALTHOF'S YOU'RE MY SUNSHINE VON KANICHENGARTEN. Breeder, A. & S. Stahl. Owner/handler C. Cornelia Hansen. Best in a Veteran Sweepstakes entry of 14 went to the lovely 10 year-old ruby Bitch GCH. KIMARK BRIGHT EYES. Breeders/Owners, Kim & Mark Baillie.

Best of Opposite was the seven year-old Dog, KARVALE BROOKHAVEN FINN, THD, CGCA. Breeder, K. Evans. Owner, Sharon Onorato Utych & James Utych.

Following the Sweepstakes, we were treated to our Futurity, this year judged by noted breeder Marianne Creary from Canada. A true breeder showcase, a Futurity win is coveted by all who participate—and the monetary prizes are icing on the cake! Bitches must be nominated before they whelp, and individual puppies named and nominated before the age of four months. Handlers must be owner or breeder. Taking home all that

“loot” as Best in Futurity in 2015 was the young lady from 9-12 Bitches, Orchard Hill Girl Talk, our Best Junior. Bred and owned by Erica and Rachel Venier. Best Senior Futurity winner was ALTHOF VALENTINO from 15-18 Dogs. Breeder/Owner, C. Cornelia Hansen. Connie was already well on her way to a grand week in North Carolina! But there was more to come…

While all of this was going on, Obedience and Rally was in full swing. Jean Nocilly from Delaware did the Obedience honors on Monday, while Ted McCall from NC presided over Rally. They reversed their roles for the 2nd day of hotly contested competition. Highest scoring dog in the regular classes, from Novice B, was CH. THREE'S A CHARM VOM WELFENHOF,BN,MX,MXJ,NF,T2B. Breeder, Simone Frankenberg. Owner, Sabine Gregory & Darlene Petralia & Carol Rose. Not to be outdone, she repeated this wonderful win on the Tuesday, with a winning score of 188. 21 Rally contestants vied for top dog at both competitions. High Combined both days was CARLEN LUCKY SEVEN AT EVENINGSTAR, CD,GN,RAE. Breeder, Glen & Carla Close. Owner, Betty Lou Marter.

Precisely at 8 AM on Tuesday, Kevan Berry of Ricksbury fame in the UK began his three days of judging the stunning conformation classes. These are among the finest Cavaliers in the nation and indeed the world, so each class meant that very difficult decisions had to be made. 92 Dogs were evaluated in quick but thorough examinations, as the crowd at ringside grew larger and larger as the beautiful and very consistent class winners filed into the arena for the final awards. WD for the big five points was the stunning English champion entered here in Open Blenheim, MILETREE MONTESUMA OF LONDONCOR. Breeder, P. & R. Towse. Owner, Cesar Cortes & Marta Londono. Handled by Cesar. Reserve (and a three-point Major) to our Best Opposite Sweeps winner, ALTHOF'S YOU'RE MY SUNSHINE VON KANICHENGARTEN. Take another bow, Connie! Nick Frost judged an entry of eight Juniors on this day. Best Junior Handler from Open Senior 15-18 was Ashley Barnes from California.

Wednesday was “Bitch day,” 133 of them, to be precise. Over and over, Kevan

Berry was forced to make difficult ‘cuts,’ one class alone with 22 entries. After a break for lunch, the big winners were carefully selected. The brilliant quality of the Winners Class was a sight to make any breeder happy. WB accolades (breeder-owner handled from Bred By Exhibitor) to ALTHOF HELLO LOVE. Breeder/Owner, C. Cornelia Hansen. Could Connie have had a better National experience? Reserve to the BARDSDALE'S RED CAVIAR. Breeder/ Owner, Marquerite Rudkin. Making the trip from California, from Open Blenheim, and owner handled all the way.

In the meantime, we were as busy as could be. There was a terrific Welcome party sponsored by Blue Ridge on Monday evening—complete with Clog dancers! We learned that Clogging is the official state dance of NC, so we were treated to some of the best. We attended meetings for Performance, the award winning Royal Dispatch, and Junior Showmanship—the Juniors hosting their own “Pajama” party. We had a great turnout for both Breeder Education and Judges’ Education, many of the judges staying right through to the end of the show for individualized ringside mentoring. We held health clinics for Hearts and Eyes, always very well attended. The ACKCSC Annual Meeting attracted quite a few, with a professional presentation from all Committee Chairs so that the members could see their good work and ask any questions or make suggestions. On Wed. afternoon there was a Freestyle demonstration at lunchtime—a light-hearted tribute to the versatility of our dogs (and their nimble handlers)! Dr. Catherine Settle gave a very informative seminar on Canine Reproduction on Wed. evening, followed on Friday night by another enlightening seminar on SM research spearheaded by noted researcher Dr. Natasha Olby. Lure coursing was held for several days on the grass beside the show hall and we learned that there is nothing a cavalier loves more than chasing white “wings” that fly through the air! And, often accompanied by local members of the Blue Ridge Club, Continued on page 60

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In 2015 Uno won the AKC CKCS National Specialty in the USA and its equivalent in the UK. Uno won his American title in Three Shows Winning Back-to-Back 3 x 5 Points Major Best of Breed at the AKC CKCS National Specialty (Judge Mr. Kevan Berry) Best of Breed at Blueridge CKCS Regional Specialty (Judge Mrs. Wendy Maisey) Best of Winners at Blueridge CKCS Regional Specialty (Judge Ms. Elaine Lessig)

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A Funny Thing Happened On My Way To The Biltmore

The 2015 Cavalier National Specialty

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those of us who could take the time enjoyed some of Asheville’s excellent cuisine at many fine restaurants throughout the city.

On Thursday morning, the preeminent “stars” of our breed swept into the ballroom to begin the Best of Breed competition—on this day, 74 champions (44-30) plus the WD and WB and the Veteran class winners. It surely was a sight to behold, especially at the beginning with all the dogs in the ring at once. Breathtaking! Mr. Berry worked in small groups and made cut after cut as the crowd grew more and more tense, awaiting the final outcome. When he pointed to his WD, MILETREE MONTESUMA OF LONDONCOR as his BOB winner from the classes, the arena filled with hearty cheers and loud applause.

What an achievement! BOS to the lovely TUDOROSE LA DOLCE VITA. Breeder, P. Mixon & K. & D. Cline.

Owner Pat Mixon. Select Dog with the great name was CH. MIMRIC MOVES LIKE JAGGER. Breeder, A. Hodges & G. Perkins. Owners, Tia Painter and Amelia Hodges. Select Bitch honors went to GCH. COVINGTON HOT DISH AT ROCKCREEK. Breeder, H. & G. Mohn. Owner, Judi Steagall.

There were seven Awards of Merit. They were: CH. PENSRICK ACE OF SPADES,CGC. Bitch. Breeder, Penelope Leibler. Owner, Julia Johns & Alisha Lockleer, Handled by our own former Junior, Julia Johns. Another wholecolor heard from…this time in black & tan.

GCH. HUNTLAND C'OCO CHANEL. Bitch. Breeder, Hollis Land & Carol Land. Owner, Lynnette Bragg & Hollis Land.

GCH. CLARMARIAN CLASSIC BY DESIGN. Dog. Breeder/Owner, Holly C. May. GCH. RRADAC'S LEFT AT THE TOP. Dog. Breeder/Owner, Cathrine Darr, (Leonardo Garcini, Agent).

TURRETBANK MAGIC SPELL. Dog. Breeder, Katie Sloan. Owner, Richard Green. Last year’s WD and BW. ALTHOF HELLO LOVE, the WB. GCH. GRANTILLEY TAKE THAT. 60 Dog News

Dog. Breeder, R. Bidgood. Owner, Lana Adair. The winner of the 9-11 year Veteran class.

We had barely recovered from all the excitement when we watched the following take center stage as winners in their respective divisions: Best Puppy-- ALTHOF'S YOU'RE MY SUNSHINE VON KANICHENGARTEN, our BOS Sweeps and RWD. Best Bred BY Exhibitor, the WB, ALTHOF HELLO LOVE. Best Veteran—winner of an AOM, GCH GRANTILLEY TAKE THAT. There are rarely dry eyes in the house when our “oldies” compete, and this year was no exception in an entry of 21 Veterans only too happy to relive their glory days.

Best Brace-- GCH. KIMARK MI AMOR and GCH KIMARK BRIGHT EYES. Two lovely Veteran Ruby girls bred and owned by Kim and Mark Baillie.

And if all of these awards did not get your pulse racing, we capped off the competition with our Best Brood Bitch class. There were no Stud Dogs exhibited on the day. Best Brood Bitch was GCH. KIMARK TURN IT UP AT NORDIC HILLS. Breeder, K. & M. Baillie. Owner, Kimberly & Jason Maret & Kim & Mark Baillie.

For a very little while, we had time to relax—not enough time to do justice to the Biltmore House, but time to get dressed in our fancy duds and attend the annual Charitable Trust Banquet and Auction. The tables sparkled with wine glasses and silver, with good conversation in abundance. We must mention that all week long, Helen Jesse and Lu Dunham ran Silent auctions on the long tables outside the show ring, earning many valuable dollars for the Rescue and Charitable Trusts. Thank you, Lu and Helen and their hardworking Committee! We are so fortunate to have David Frei willing to donate his time to be our auctioneer at the banquet. Everywhere we looked we saw beautiful Cavalier conversation pieces donated by members and friends, including many Silent Auction items displayed on both sides of the dinner

ballroom. After all was said and done, and David had worked his magic, we raised over $33,000 to fund health and research projects to aid our beloved Cavaliers.

Blue Ridge Cavalier Club held two Regional specialties on Friday and Saturday, capping off the whirlwind week in NC. Friday’s show was judged by breeder Elaine Lessig from NJ. With 199 total dogs entered, most of us stayed on after the National. WD and BW honors went to the stunning MILETREE MONTESUMA OF LONDONCOR, repeating his five points from Tuesday.

WB to HALFMOON NO GOSSIP AT CARVERS. Bred and owned by Jean Tremblay from Canada. BOB on this day was GCH MAYFIELD CHARMING CHESTER. Bred by Marilyn Mayfield and owned by Marilyn Mayfield and Karen Chandor. BOS to the AOM winner from the National, CH PENSRICK ACE OF SPADES CGC. The Saturday specialty boasted an entry of 178 for breeder judge Wendy Maisey from Canada. Repeating his WD, BW, and National BOB win once again was MILETREE MONTESUMA OF LONDONCOR—attaining his championship on the day—in three shows! What a great testimony to his beautiful breed type and the consistency of judging. WB to SHEEBA COCO PUFF, bred by Audrey Rogers and owned by Karin Ostmann. BOS once again to CH PENSRICK ACE OF SPADES CGC. That about sums up the week! It is always a melancholy time when all of us return to our “real” lives, pack up the dogs and the vans and the suitcases, and bid farewell to those friends we may not see for another year. But it is always such a pleasure to have been part of such a week. Without the great spirit of camaraderie and a true volunteer ethic—literally hundreds of people working together to oversee these multiple events, we could never have pulled it off. I may not have been able to visit the Biltmore House, but it truly was more of a thrill to watch the way our ACKCSC “house builders” came together to celebrate our sweetest passion—the Cavalier.

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◆ Thank you Judge Mr. Joseph Gregory for this Group Third.

Multiple Group & Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winning

GCh. Manor House Right As Rain Proudly Owned & Bred By: Pat McCaslin ManorHouse CKCS Dallas, TX

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health, welfare or soundness of this breed.”

Note the references to health and fitness for function.

In the USA there is no such stock clause in breed standards but the AKC in its ‘Guidelines for Writing Breed Standards’ makes some interesting points. It makes no reference to health but says that its breed standards are: “recognized by the American Kennel Club as the sole standard of excellence for which such breed of purebred dogs shall be bred and by which specimens of such breed must be judged in the awarding of prizes of merit.” It also says that the General Appearance section of a breed standard should: “describe the breed’s purpose and emphasize those qualities that are critical to fulfilling its function. In a sense, everything in a standard should relate form to function.”

In addition it makes the point that, for new breeds accepted into the Miscellaneous Section, the standard must conform to the ‘Guidelines for Writing Breed Standards’ in a preordained format. That format contains a number of accepted headings and subheadings such as General Appearance; Size, Proportion and Substance; Head; Neck, Topline and Body; Forequarters; Hindquarters; Coat; Color; Gait; and Temperament.

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is to provide a guideline for breeders and judges as to the ideal example of the breed – within given tolerances. And both for TKC and the AKC the original function of the breed is particularly stressed. Of course that function may have been purely as a lap dog where, apart from temperament, the rest of the standard may perhaps be more allied to the personal preferences of those who developed the breed than to exactly what is was supposed to be able to do.

In many instances the original working requirements of breeds have now disappeared and indeed in some cases have become politically incorrect or socially unacceptable. (Bullbaiting and dog-fighting for example). However in the case of most functional breeds, this attention to the purpose or original purpose of the breed as long as it is kept uppermost in mind, ought normally to ensure that soundness is maintained and that this soundness, both physical and mental, ought to ensure that the breed is kept as healthy as possible as far as visible conditions are concerned.

WHAT HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE DO THEY HAVE?

This is an interesting issue in itself. We believe that the first two breed standards written down and agreed officially by any kennel club were those for the Bulldog (accepted by TKC in 1875 and the Fox Terrier

accepted in 1876.) Of course there had been some written descriptions of breeds before that, but none of these was recognised by an official body.

Something that has to be remembered is that those who wrote these initial breed standards, especially for the Fox Terrier, as well as being educated people, were also countrymen and had a great knowledge of horses. As such they were very familiar at first hand with the function for which terriers were designed.

This means that the breed standards that they wrote at that time tended to be briefer than standards are nowadays.

That was because they made the assumption about the readers of the standards written – whether they were judges or exhibitors – that they too had an intimate knowledge of hunting and horsemanship.

That is why the Fox Terrier standard said – and still says: “Standing like a shortbacked hunter covering a lot of ground.” What does that mean to the average person today? Another example can be found in the Border Terrier UK breed standard which is a very brief one. Instead of going into a great deal of detail on the exact proportions and dimensions of the breed, it merely makes the statements: “General appearance: Essentially a working terrier.

Characteristics: Capable of following a horse, combining activity with gameness.” That too assumes a great deal of prior knowledge on the part of the reader.

These various statements probably meant a great deal to the Victorian and Edwardian country-dwelling breeders of terriers. And even city dwellers would be far more familiar Continued on page 82

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We want to thank Group Judge Mr. Joseph E. Gregory and Best In Show Judge Mr. Rodney R. Merry for awarding Ford this exciting win

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Poodle Club of BOS Toys

Best Bred

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n 1945 it moved to the legendary Garden City Hotel on Long Island and remained there for twenty-one years. It was here at the Garden City Hotel that I first became enchanted with PCA. Being a teenager, I would awaken my father very early in order to be there well before the start of judging. Now, fifty plus years later, I still find PCA one of the most exciting shows in the world.

By 1998 the show had grown to 397 Standards, 177 Miniatures and 187 Toys.

This made for 761 Poodles competing. Like most breeds the entry has dropped because of many reasons. It is getting more and more costly to breed and exhibit. Also we see fewer and fewer of the younger generation wanting to be breeders. The American Sport of Pure Bred dogs has decreased more than in most parts of the world. The Animal Rights people have gotten the message to the public that we are practically a dirty word. People today feel guilty if they buy from a breeder and do not get a pet from a rescue operation.

The entry at PCA over the last several years has dropped slightly, but the performance events have grown. This show

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Jordan Chamberlain, Michael Lamb

Joan Scott and Mini Judge Helen Tomb Taylor

WB Minis

America April 21-24, 2015

Kaz Hosaka BOV Mini

WB Toys

WB Standards

is a perfect example that quality is more important than quantity. PCA is one of my favorite shows in the US today. The only minus is that Salisbury, MD is a bit of a distance from any major airport. If one is flying in you still have to rent a car or truck and drive probably close to an hour. The vast majority of handlers do drive to Salisbury. The Civic Center is as good a venue as I have ever seen for a National. The size of the rings is great for the dogs to be shown to their best advantage. The perfect turf makes for the dogs to move as they would at any outdoor show. Actually this turf is better than one would see at any outdoor venue. The grooming space is plentiful and if you are willing to pay ringside grooming is available, so while grooming one can also watch the judging. There is great convenient parking for cars, trucks and many motor homes. Salisbury offers many good hotels at a moderate cost. There are many fine dining choices, also. Even the food vendors in the venue offer food that is above average at most dog shows. It has always surprised me that more Parent Clubs have not used this facility to host a National. With the ring being on fabulous turf, it makes for the feeling of being outdoors and still having climate control. There are very few locations in the country that it is a sure shot for perfect weather conditions. The majority of outdoor shows could possibly be too cold, wet, hot, windy, electrical storms, muddy or even snow being on the ground. The last year PCA was held at Ludwigs Corner, the weather was so hot it was dangerous for man and beast. Just sitting in the shade was extremely unbearable.

Like most breeds, when you go to the average show, the depth of quality is never very deep. Even today at the average Poodle Specialty the entry is usually very low with not even having majors in all the varieties. Here at PCA, the depth of quality remains

This was the 83rd National for PCA. The first show was held in Mt. Kisco, NY with

only 23 dogs. In a short span of seven years, the entry grew to 101 Standards and 25 Miniatures in 1939. In the pre war years it was held in different locations, but always very close to New York City. phenomenal. I think Toys and Minis are making great strides. When I was young, Miniature Poodles were one of the strongest breeds in the country.

PRA wiped out so many of the large breeding kennels. Many breeders gave up or had to start over again with a limited gene pool. All three varieties do not have the large breeding kennels we once saw. We have to give great credit to some of the great breeders today that produce so few litters and can keep coming up with top quality. In years gone by it might have been easier to come up with a top Standard if you produced 120 puppies a year. I am sure very few kennels today produce even five liters of Standards each year.

Bitches are the future of any breed and from the depth of quality seen in all three varieties of bitches; Poodles should continue to get better and better. I personally did not envy any of the judges when it came to Winners Bitch in all three varieties.

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Poodle

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U.S.A. With the Theme of “Poodle Pride USA” adorning the rings, the Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty was held in the town of Salisbury, Maryland. The town welcomed the Poodle fanciers with open arms once again, with some new areas to shop as well as a few great new restaurants for the Poodle fanciers to check out.

Dennis McCoy and Best In Show Judge Barbara Furbush

Best In Show

Allison Foley

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T Winners Dog Minis Chris Manelopoulos with Galloway

Gail Wolaniuk and Joan

Dan Giles

Judy Cooksey, Dennis McCoy and Cathy Catelain Toy Judge Ray Stevens

Karen LeFrak & Wendell Sammet

Elly Hollwaychuck

his year Judy Cooksey, Show Chair, was assisted by Don Adams, as Barbara Furbush had to step down once the show began in order to have the honor of judging BIS. The show began Friday April 17th with the Tracking dog, Tracking dog-excellent tests (Dennis McCoy Chairperson) and the 2nd Annual Upland Certification Tests. (Jaci Bowman, Chairperson). This was the first year the full test was done.

Saturday began with the Retrieving Hunting Test in Rhodesdale, Md, Linda Miller, Chairperson. This year was the largest entry ever for PCA with a total of 25.

Sunday was more in the field with the Retriever Hunting test and the PCA Working Tests, Carol Stone, Chairperson. This year Carol notes “43 entries this year, 22 in the WC with 16 passes and 21 in the WCX with 13 passes.”

The weekend was followed by a fabulous Dinner in Salisbury at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, where the rest of our National is held. It was a time to reflect on the weekend’s events and to just sit back and enjoy each other after a fun weekend in the field.

Monday started out early with Agility, once again Chaired by Debbie West, as she has done for the last seven years.

Results for the day were: High In Trial MACH Westsong Vivace, owned and run by Esther Newton.

High In Trial Novice was Zamora California Dreamer, owned and run by Rosemary Kenfield.

High In Trial Open was Spice Girls Call Me Maybe, owned and run by Megan Shelter.

High In Trial Junior was MACH 3 Kali’s Lil Kasha, owned by Michael Borgha.

High In Trial Champion of Record was CH MACH Westsong Stardust Memories, owned and run by Debbie West.

High In Trial Preferred was CH MACH Eclipse Christmas Spirit, owned and run by Carol Srnka. Carol and Spree were also the winners of the MACH 2 Reignon Dassin Mr. Peabody memorial award.

Monday also was host to the Second annual Grooming contest, chaired by Michael Lamb and Irina Pinkusevich. Once again it was a huge success and a chance to show off the skills of Poodle fanciers in all levels of abilities. A few new changes that are eagerly anticipated for next year to make this event even better are in the works.

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be very justified. I, and everyone, would have loved reading Randy Garren’s thoughts as he was judging the Winners Bitch class. The young 9 to 12 that captured the purple rosette was admired by all, but there were several other bitches that all will agree that they will go on to great records. This depth of quality extended well below the first place winners. Even the fourth place winners in several classes were of extremely high quality. Like most breeds today, the depth in males was not as deep as bitches. This is probably since so many people are limited to the amount of dogs they can keep and a great many nice dogs might be going to people who will never show them. It is interesting to see some of the top breeding kennels date back to the early years of PCA. Fifty-three years ago, in 1962, we saw Standards won by Ch. Alekai Pikake. Now fifty plus years later, Wendell Sammett is still carrying on this kennel as a major force. Wendell has joined the forces of “Dassin,” which bred the wining Standard forty-two years ago in 1973. The “Hillwood” kennels of Ellen Charles might be the oldest active kennel name in the sport of dogs. The legendary mother of Ellen, Mrs. Augustus Riggs IV, started the “Hillwood” kennels long before I was born, sixty-six years ago. Just in Standards alone the list of kennel names with great longevity is mindboggling. For just one example, the “Graphic” kennel of Florence Graham was a major force when I was in my young twenties. The kennels of Dawin, Bar-None, etc. compiles a list of breeders that make up a combined effort over many hundreds of years of skillful breeding. Even though Minis were devastated by PRA, many kennels date back for many decades.

Joseph Vergnetti, before joining “Dassin” has been involved with Minis for close to fifty years. Bar Kings, Karadale, Durandel, Kiyare, Random, Parade, Clarion, Halcyon, Penchant, Surrey all date back to the mid 50’s and are part of the reason the Mini variety has made a tremendous comeback.

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“Back at the turn of the century many Toy kennels stopped breeding and the depth of quality in the States had become a bit slack.

During this time several kennels in Japan became a major force.”

Back at the turn of the century many Toy kennels stopped breeding and the depth of quality in the States had become a bit slack. During this time several kennels in Japan became a major force. North Well Chako and Smash dominated the Toy ring for so many years starting back in 2003.

For several years, Smash not only won the variety, but also both sets of points. In the last few years it has become evident that the American Toy breeders are producing top quality. In 2014, the legendary Baliwick kennels of Ianthe Bloomquist accounted for WD, WB, BOV, BOS and an AOM. This year many of the winning Toys were of Baliwick breeding. Ray Stevens had the privilege of judging Toys this year. Along with his wife Sharon, their Sharbelle Toys have been so competitive for decades. I am sure Ray had mixed emotions of being able to judge such great quality, but also not being able to show their young hopefuls.

Judging is always a comparison. In the two previous weekends leading up to PCA, I judged Poodles in rather small entries. Several looked especially nice, but I was not seeing them against outstanding depth of quality. A Toy puppy dog that I carried to BOV went on to go WD at PCA. A Mini puppy bitch that captivated me was WB at PCA in a stellar lineup. And a Standard dog that impressed me was second in the Open Dog class. It is always rewarding to see dogs that impress us that we are still impressed with when we see them in great depth of quality.

Part of the great magic that sets apart PCA from most Nationals is the very large International presence of top quality specimens. This year the entire show was won by the Japanese “Smash” Toy Poodle. Last year we saw the “Dawin” Canadian Standard capture the whole show. Each year we see the “DaMaya” kennels of Zuleika Borges Torrealba of Brazil having a huge presence. Sweden is always represented well by the “Huffish” kennel of Charlotte Sandell.

Ten years ago the “Afterglow” kennel of England made history when Continued on page 74

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Afterglow The Big Tease became the very first Poodle to win PCA from the classes. Each year since, progeny has done so well at PCA. This year the Standard variety was won by Ch. Afterglow Maverick Sabre.

“Ricky” is now residing in Peru with his owner Ilania De Ciabatti. This dog was Select last year when his sire was BOS. “Ricky” also won the World Challenge in Orlando in 2013, the Non-Sporting group at the AKC/Eukanuba in 2014 and his greatest victory was going BIS at Crufts in 2014.

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is dominated by the long established kennels, but it is so rewarding to see younger breeders also being so competitive.

A very young gentleman from China bred and owns the TWB in Toys this year. This stellar puppy was edged out by the very young breeder/ handler Kirk Herrmann. Although Kirk was WB in Standards as a teenager in 2009, it has be Toys he has become known for. Each year Kirk comes to PCA with a Bred-By that he has high hopes for. Because of being in Vet school, breeding and exhibiting has to be done on a limited basis. The very talented young Daniel Chavez was RWB with a homebred in Minis. In a few short years his “Danfour” Minis are always to be reckoned with. There are so many young talented breeders and handlers in all three varieties. It was about fifty years ago we saw Joseph Vergnetti become involved with Poodles. Nobody would have imagined all the records he would set. Just about a dozen years ago nobody could have imagined the dynasty Michael Gadsby would create. The worldwide Poodle community has to take great pride in that the very vast numbers of top breeders from all corners of the globe today. The younger breeders are carrying on the great lines that were established many decades ago.

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“The younger breeders are carrying on the great lines that were established many decades ago.”

PCA one of the most stellar events in the sport today. Bradley Odagin has to be credited for the floral design in turning an indoor venue into such a Garden Party atmosphere.

Like so many of our dwindling number of great shows today, Purina ProPlan helps to make the event extra special. From Wednesday through Friday wonderful breakfast sandwiches are provided. This allows the exhibitors not having to stop somewhere between hotel and venue to have to wait for some nourishment to start the long day of endless grooming. Purina ProPlan also hosts a fabulous Hospitality Party at the host hotel Wednesday evening. This is maybe the only time when all the fanciers can gather for a few relaxed hours together. Carol Grossman has to be credited for finding a caterer that can serve topnotch appetizers and a super buffet.

This is just one example of what the great family of Purina ProPlan gives back to the sport. Pedigree and the Mars Corp certainly made a huge negative dent to the sport to the point many clubs can no longer put on the glamorous events of the past.

Since Proctor & Gamble sold the North American rights of Eukanuba, we have already seen budget cutbacks. We all have to be thankful that Nestle’ is so supportive of the Purina ProPlan’s large presence in the sport of purebred dogs, not only in conformation, but in all the performance events. Hopefully all fanciers will buy Nestle’ products over Mars products. I do have to admit that I do miss eating M & M’s and do avoid buying Mars products.

Even if one does not have a great interest in Poodles, they should at least try to visit PCA at some point.

Many non Terrier people do come to Montgomery County. I probably have attended PCA close to fifty times and each year it is always a great highlight of the year for me.

For anybody who judges Poodles it is a great way to expand their understanding of the breed. Year after year, I continue to learn more and more about this great breed.

Am. GCh. & JKC Ch. Smash JP Beauty & Beat

Poodle Club of America Best In Show Winner Thank you to Judges Mrs. Barbara Furbush & Mr. Raymond Stevens for this Incredible Honor! — From Toshi & Smash Poodles

Congratulations & Thank You to Mizuki, Kaz & Ron & Debbie Scott!

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Judge Dr. Robert Smith

Poodle Club of America Best of Winners & Best Bred By Exhibitor in Show 2014...

Now a Multiple Group Winner in 2015 # 3 Miniature Poodle* with very limited showing.

Always Breeder-Owner-Handled *The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed

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This years results were: Amateur section First place Naoko Matzuda, Second Place- Amy Stempel Third Place- SayRah Drouin Gardner Professional First Place-Julie Pantages, Second Place-Anita Green Carter Third Place- Cui Nan. Tuesday the conformation exhibitors were allowed in the building to set up at 6:30.

Obedience and Rally began at 9am. The Show Chairperson Ann Mandelbaum assisted

by Linda Howard Jan Hopper. Judges this year were Carolyn Wray, Nancy Withers and Betsey Horn Humer.

Results were: High in Trial from the Utility B class (for the third year in a row!) who also earned Highest Scoring Poodle in Open B and Utility went to CH OTCH MACH2 Saratoga’s Sophie UDX8 OGM MXB MXF T2B2 TQX (toy)) owned, bred and handled by Abigail Cooper. Sophie earned her second MACH the previous day at our Agility Trial, having won her first MACH last year, also at PCA’s Agility Trial. Second Highest Poodle in Obedience Trial from the Novice B class went to GCH Sandstorm X’s in Texas TD MX MXJ (miniature) owned, bred and handled by Joann Neal. Highest scoring Poodle without an OTCH was MACH Saratoga’s Black Cinder On Fire UD CAA (toy) owned by Shirley Barkan. Highest Scoring Poodle in Rally Advanced B and Excellent B was CH MACH Eaglehill Right On Tyme MXB MJB OF RE BN T2B (miniature) bred by Handi Skorich, Deborah Schnulle and Tim Garrison, owned and handled by Cathi Winkles who also won the AKC Breed Champion of Record Ted E. Bear Versatility award.

Tuesday also hosted the PCA Foundation Seminar. It was another successful and informative event, enjoyed by everyone that attended. Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, and CVSMT presented this year seminar.

She shared her expertise and perspective on

what to consider when making decisions about spaying and neutering our dogs.

Finishing out Tuesday was a parade of titleholders and it is always a thrill to watch.

Wednesday Conformation judging began with the judging of dogs.

The judges were for the varieties Toys: Ray Stevens Miniatures-Helen Tomb Taylor Standards- Randy Garren Toy Dog Results: WD from the 6-9 puppy class was Debrock’s Miles Jayne, Bred and owned by Mark and Christine Waldrop RWD Saratoga’s Silver Superlative, Breeders-owners, Abigail Cooper, Paul Redding and Jim Wasilak.

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Miniature Dog Results WD in miniatures from the bred by class was Campanile Clarion Compostion Breeders/owners De Ann Winslager, Katherine Kennedy Vigil and Ann Kennedy.

RWD Dassin Hillwood Tulip Garden Hunter Breeders/ owners Ellen Charles, Joseph Vergnetti and Bonny Datema.

Standard Dog Results WD from the Open class was Dawin I know It, bred and owned by Linda Campbell RWD Pitfour Pele, Breeder/Owner Mr A & Mrs D Elrick It’s always exciting to see what a year brings in the ring of new puppies and new additions to peoples breeding programs.

Its also exciting to see the foreign dogs that comes in to compete too. Seeing what others have in different areas around the country often brings new interest and new directions for breeding programs too.

Dennis McCoy judged Junior Showmanship and the Best Junior was Matt Tylenda, showing GCH Unique HRH Next in Line CGC. PCA this year awarded the AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award to Cathy Catelain.

Dennis McCoy and the Board of Poodle Club of America presented it to Cathy for all she has done for PCA. President McCoy also acContinued on page 80

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Poodle Club of America FLASH. is past Group First th udge er J weekend und ylor!!

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2015 Award of Merit

With very limited appearances, Zara has made an impact... currently ranked #5 Toy Poodle in Breed Points!

Our sincere Gratitude to Breeder/Judge Mr. Raymond Stevens for this honor!

*The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed points

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Owned by Melba Walker Breeder Ianthe Bloomquist Presented by Sherri Rae Vidrine

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knowledged Judy Cooksey for her hard work and dedication for this years National.

Finishing out Wednesday was the Parade of Breed Champions, once more making their way around the ring with pride.

Thursday breed judging began earlier than the day before with bitches to be judged.

Results for Bitch day were: Toys WB from Bred by was Morknoll Parfait Hustle Bustle, bred and owned by Kirk Herrmann and Liz Morgan.

RWB- Aico’s Oolong Tea, Breeder-owner Nian Cui Minis WB. From the 9-12 puppy class was Bar King’s Fair Isle Sixpence, Bred

by Kathy Poe and Cheryl Braswell and owned by Breeders and Charlene Osmun RWD- Danfour Avalon As If, Breeders/Owners Daniel Chavez and Brian Cordova

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Standards WB from the 9-12 puppy class was Harten’s Spend Thrift. Bred and owned by Sharon Svoboda.

RWB Afterglow Ophelia, Breeder: Michael Gadsby & Jason Lynn. Owner Elly Holowaychuk

It was another day with lovely Poodles showcased around the rings.

Bitch day is always a larger entry than dog day and once again it held true. Soon after the last of the conformation judging for the day ended, the specials were whisked off and washed. Showing Poodles like many other coated breeds means your grooming work never ends. A long afternoon and night was in store for many with the Best of Variety judging the next day.

Reflecting back on the past two days of class judging it was realized that each of the Winners and reserve winners were all bred and owned by the breeders in each

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variety. What a unique and wonderful thing to see.

Thursday afternoon continued in Ring 1 with the 4-6 puppy class judged by Sharon Stevens with the Toy BOV winner, Parfait’s Petunia, bred by Beth Berman and Kirk Herrmann and owned by Breeders and Ianthe Bloomquist Miniature was won by Jaboas Luck Of The Draw, bred and owned by Bobbi Thomas, and standards won by Foresthill Ignite to Sapphire, bred by Tara Whitney Delp and owned by Marlene Slade. The BOB 4-6 puppy was the toy Parfait’s Petunia, judged

by Bradley Odagiri.

The final event of the day in Ring 2, was the Veterans sweepstakes, judged by Sharon Stevens. Here the veterans competed once again doing what they love to do so much.

This year a favorite of many, Jetta, graced the ring once more with her best friend and handler to win the veterans sweepstakes. Once again Ch. Dawin Spitfire, bred and owned

by Linda Campbell and shown by Sarah Perchick moved around the ring with their perfect performance. It’s always wonderful to see the veterans come back once again to show. Jetta and Sarah were a favorite team of so many people during Jetta’s career.

Thursday’s final event was the Blue Ribbon Dinner followed by the Annual PCA meeting.

As usual this was widely attended by many and all had a great time.

Friday the final day was the Best of Variety judging to be followed by Best of breed.

The morning began early at 8:30 with the miniatures in the ring. On Friday they open up the full arena floor for the dogs to be able to fill the whole area. It’s a sight for any poodle enthusiast. The rings are so beautifully manicured on grass with flowers arranged by Bradley Odagiri, capturing each year’s new show theme. If you have never seen this National, it is a sight worth seeing. The staging of the rings is spectacular.

Toy Variety Winners BOV-GCH Smash JP Beauty & Beat, owned by Mizuki Murakami, Bred by Yukiki Omura.

BOW -Morknoll Parfait Hustle Bustle bred and owned by Kirk Herrmann and Liz Morgan.

BOS -Ch. Debrock’s N Midori’s Billable Assets, bred by Christine and Mark Waldrop, owned by Kim Cowie & Mark Waldrop SEL- GCH Kudos Fifty Shades, breeder Mikael Nilsson and Ruby Lindeman.

Owned by Mikael Nilsson, Fredrik Nilsson and Sharon Svoboda SEL GCH North Well Vivian JP Rose Queen, Breeder Yone Natsumer, owned

by Toni Sosnoff, Martin Sosnoff and Yone Natsume.

Miniature Variety Winners BOV -GCH Surrey Cherry Garcia, bred and owned by Kathleen Wallen & Kaz Hosaka BOW- Campanile Clarion Compostion, bred and owned by De Ann Winslager, Katherine Kennedy Vigil and Ann Kennedy.

BOS - Ch. Penchant Phabulous of Kalein, bred by F Crump, D Crump and Kay O’Bryant, owned by Dorothy James and Kay O’Bryant.

SEL Ch. JLC Exemplar, Owned by Ellen Charles & Jordan Chamberlain.Breeder Jordan Chamberlain.

SEL Ch. Karadale Compostela Edge of Glory, Breeder Karin Berlind, Dewitt Bolden and Dan Giles, Owned by Karin Berlind, Dan Giles and Maureen Watson.

Standard Variety Winners BOV-Ch. Afterglow Maverick Sabre, bred by Michael Gadsby and Jason Lynn, owned by Ilaria Biondi and De Ciabatti.

BOW- Harten’s Spend Thrift. Bred and owned by Sharon Svoboda.

BOS-GCH Gala Brighton Lakeridge Reflections of Me, bred by Allison Cowie, Alan Waterman and De Angelo. Owned

by Ron and Debbie Scott.

SEL Ch Adeph Scobon Elan, Breeder: Jacquelyn Cohen, Owner: Jacquelyn Cohen & Charlotte Sandell SEL GCH Luminary Black Velvet Bejeweled With Pearls, Breeder-Owner Victoria Law

This years Best in Show judge was native Salisbury resident and, as President Dennis McCoy referred to her, “Ms. Salisbury” Barbara Furbush.

With all the grace the breed embodies, the three best of variety winners came into the ring and showed to perfection. Each Variety Winner went into the ring as a winner in his or her own right. A Best in Show Winner at Crufts. Two Variety winners at Westminster, and each one a Multiple Best in Show Winner. Watching the three varieties judged against the breed standard on this day one stood out for Judge Barbara Furbush. Today it was the toy, shown today by her new owner and handler Mizuki Murakam. It is a dream many others have, but this time for one young woman it came true. Congratulations Mizuki and breeder Yukiki Omura.

Best of Breed GCH Smash JP Beauty & Beat, owned by Mizuki Murakami, Bred by Yukiki Omura.

BOS to BOB Ch. Afterglow Maverick Sabre, bred by Michael Gadsby and Jason Lynn, owned

by Ilaria Biondi and De Ciabatti.

Best Puppy in Show Debrock’s Miles Jayne Breeder-owners Mark and Christine Waldrop Best Bred by BOB L’Paige Majick Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Breeder-owners Debra Dowling & Elizabeth Reynolds Once again another Poodle Club of America National is in the books and we look forward to the next year’s National.

PCA will once again return to Salisbury, Maryland next year. Now we are all reflecting on our time there. Many have a new determination for new litters to continue on with while some have a closure with a time of their lives. Our entries have held for the past few years, but like many other parent clubs we wonder who will continue on with this sport we love so much? Who will fill the shoes of so many that are leaders in our breed? There is lots of food for thought until next April when we all return once again to Salisbury, Maryland for our National.

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than today with many of these terms. In those days when the horse was still the most common means of transport and haulage the average person came face to face with horses far more than they do today. Don’t forget that in the early part of the 20th century when some of these breed standards were being written there were still as many as 120,000 horses in New York City and that there were about 3.3 million horses in Britain in the late Victorian period. That means that statements like: “Capable of following a horse”, would have meant far more to the breeders of Border Terriers in those days than they would to modern day breeders who are likely either to be more urban in their background or, even if they live in the country, would be less likely to be involved with horses today than they were when horses, rather than tractors, were the main source of ploughing and draft power.

For that reason the older breed standards assumed a great deal about the knowledge of the reader that you cannot safely assume today. Should breed standards today be expanded to compensate for this change of readership?

Another issue that influenced the shape of the early UK breed standards historically was that the literacy of those who wrote them did in fact differ considerably according to the breed. For example those who 82 Dog News

wrote the Fox terrier standard were educated countrymen who were familiar with foxhunting probably in what are called the English Home Counties. They had a greater grasp of language than for example some of those who wrote and agreed the Border Terrier breed standard who – yes were knowledgeable about foxhunting – but were more likely to be shepherds and small farmers rather than large landowners. That is why sections of what appears in many of the British breed standards of those breeds recognised after Fox Terriers, were lifted wholesale from the Fox Terrier standard. It is also why certain comparisons are made in other standards that are written relative to and comparing to the Fox Terrier standard.

So breed standards do in many cases have to be put into context and be, as it were, ‘translated’ for the modern day enthusiasts of some of the breeds, by the use of extended versions which give much greater explanation of the detail of the descriptions given.

FCI version of the Neapolitan Mastiff standard with 1714 words – almost a novel in itself.

Indeed the wording of just the head part of the Bulldog standard at 264 words is some 25% greater than for the entire Border Terrier standard from start to finish!

As you can imagine I am therefore very much in favour of brevity when it comes to breed standards. In my view the more detail that is put into a dog’s description the greater likelihood there is of including extraneous issues that are not fundamental to the breed and to its original function. In addition, in my view, the more detail that is put in, then the more exaggeration is likely to follow. I therefore am all in favor of just including the fundamentals and would argue that unnecessary details simply lead to further unnecessary exaggerations. It is far better, in my view, to keep the basic breed standard short and leave the rest to other publications and opinions for other people to expand upon as they see fit.

SHOULD THEY BE SHORT AND BRIEF OR LONG AND DETAILED?

Next time I will look at the other aspects of breed standards and consider the remaining questions:

In UK terms I speak from a rather biased perspective. The UK Border Terrier breed standard is one of the shortest of all. Apart from the routine introductory wording that has to be in all of the breed standards, the UK Border Terrier standard contains only 212 words.

Compare that with the Fox Terrier standard with 613 words, the Bulldog standard with 966 and the

NEXT TIME

• Should they list faults or concentrate only on virtues?

• Should they be changed frequently,

seldom or not at all?

• Should they be standardised internationally?

• What, if anything, should they say

about health?

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arxism M s This Judge’s Point Of View

Judging National Specialties

Continued FROM page 30

Staying on the topic of judging high quality entries, I just had the pleasure of being one of the judges for the German Shorthair Pointer Top Twenty Five at the breed’s National Specialty. This is another type of assignment that every judge should love. Those running this event were very kind and gracious to me and the other two judges, and it was truly appreciated.

I know that not every breed has a top Twenty Five (or Top Twenty or Top Ten), but every breed club should consider it. There are various ways of holding an event like this, but I will share how the Shorthair club did it.

First of all, there are three judges - a breeder, a handler, and a group judge. It is usually a formal affair, and this adds to the fun for the exhibitors, judges, and spectators. The judges are kept secret until they walk - individually, escorted by their steward - into the ring, with each judge’s biography being read.

Each judge takes his or her station at a corner of the ring, where there is a score sheet for each dog.

Every breed can decide what factors their breed should be judged on. The German Shorthairs had 84 Dog News

“First of all, there are three judges - a breeder, a handler, and a group judge. It is usually a formal affair, and this adds to the fun for the exhibitors, judges, and spectators.”

each entry graded on overall balance, substance, and outline; head and neck; front assembly; rear assembly; and movement. Each category is weighted by a multiplier according to what the breed considers most important, and the judge scores each dog on a 1-10 basis.

Some breeds have the dogs enter three at a time, one to each station.

The Shorthairs had one dog enter accompanied by music chosen by the handler. The dog circled the ring and then freestacked in the center of the ring, turning so each judge can see the dog. Then the dog went to the first station, was examined and moved down and back. The dog repeated this at each station. The three judges then moved to the center of the ring, and the dog went around the ring and exited. Each judge without comparing notes wrote the score for each category, signed the sheet, and handed it to the steward. The steward handed the sheet - in a cover jacket so it could not be seen - to a “runner,” who took it to the main desk for tabulation.

This routine was repeated for each dog.

At the conclusion, all

the dogs entered the ring and stacked so the crowd could give them applause as a group.

They then circled the ring as “We are the Champions” played, and then exited. It was a beautiful event. Each dog later had his or her picture taken with all three judges.

The scores are given to each of the owners if desired. The winner, first runner-up and second runner-up are announced the following evening at the club’s banquet. It was a great affair. Special thanks should go to Diana Wilson, AKC Representative, who filled in as the handler-judge at the last minute because the scheduled handler had a family emergency. Well done, Diana.

This was another fun event - for the spectators, exhibitors, and judges. It was made even better because these were the top breed dogs for the year, so the quality again was excellent.

I think National specialties and events such as Top Twenty Five’s are great and prove that breed judging should be the most important event at any show.

What do you think?

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THE CORGI

The “ Dwarf ” Dogs

By M.J. Nelson

Violet (Ch. Baymoor Incantation CD HSAds OA OAJ NAP OJP NF VC), one of Bonnie Hansen’s Pembroke Welsh Corgis, works sheep at the PWC Club’s national specialty.

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n the language of Wales, the word “cor” translates to “dwarf” in English. The Welsh word “ci” means “dog.” So it is easy to see how, through normal mutation, “Cor ci” or “dwarf dog” became “Corgi.” While both Corgi breeds–Cardigan (a tail) and Pembroke (no tail)–are frequently lumped together as Corgis and both are known for their foxy look, they are actually two separate and dis-

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tinct breeds that descend from two very different bloodlines. While the Cardigans belong to the mastiff group with their ancestors tracing back to the mountain Tibetan wolf types, the Pembroke stems from the northern group which traces back to the northern wolves that migrated around lake settlements in Hungary, Switzerland and Russia during the Neolithic Age. The Pembroke’s ancestors may

have arrived in Wales with the Flemish weavers who came to Wales around 1107 AD and brought some spitz-like dogs with them. It is also possible they came with the spitz dogs that the Vikings carried with them on their raids of the British Isles in the 9th and 10th centuries.

However they arrived, there is some evidence that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Swedish Vallhund have a common ancestry. It is also

possible that the Lundehund is somewhere in the Pembroke’s ancestral mix. Whatever the breed’s ancestry, what ultimately evolved is a smart, athletic herding dog that naturally works with people.

“Pembrokes are a herding breed that naturally works with man so obedience comes easily, particularly at the lower levels. The hardest part, with a herding dog, is getting them to work confidently away from you without direction such as the article search. They are obviously suited for herding as herding cattle was one of the breed’s original jobs. They are also very good at the relatively new sport of barn hunting as they were originally ratters on the Welsh farms and they do well in nosework as well as tracking because they have really good scenting abilities. Many excel in agility probably because it is a sport that is related to herding except, of course, the obstacles don’t move,” said Marion Your, who owns Tigger (Ch Tri-umph Tender Pursuit HSAs).

“The Pembroke Welsh Corgi was originally thought of as an all-around farm dog,” said Carol Donnelly, who owns the breed’s first triple champion GCh TC MACH2 Sandfox Rags to Riches CD RA HSAds HSBd HIAds HXAs MdM MXG MJC, Ch. Shiarfire I can Fly HSAds AX MXJ and Ch Sandfox Unbridled CD RE HIAds HXAd AXP OJP. “That job includes being a herding dog, a ratter, a guard dog and a foot warmer. They are bold, athletic and smart and those qualities combine in today’s PWC to allow them to excel in agility, herding, rally, obedience, tracking, nosework, barn hunt, therapy dogs and perhaps best of all, beloved pet.”

Toney (Ch Caamora Instant Karma of Cilgerran PT), one of Vicki Kirsher’s PWCs, says, “Move it, sheep,” at a herding test.

Hedy (MBISS Ch Caamora All Dolled Up PT), another of Kirsher’s PWCs, makes sure the sheep keep moving along toward the pen at a herding test. (Maurice Crites Amarok photo)

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hile the breed is known for its versatility, there are some things that Bonnie Hansen says she doesn’t do with her dogs as they tend to be counterproductive. “I wouldn’t encourage my herding dog to chase a lure, for example, nor would I have my tracking dog hunt rats. She is distracted enough by critters in the field. I also had a dog quit running for me in agility when I was putting too much stress on her and it wasn’t fun for her. But for someone who wants to do a lot of different things with their dogs, there are a great variety of choices with our breed.

There are many Corgis that can excel in many different performance activities if they are

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In addition to her accomplishments in conformation, the herding arena and agility, Belli has also done obedience, rally and tried her nose at tracking.

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ers” from Eleanor for Phyllis Hamillburg. Salgray’s Double Talk would attend his first show, American Boxer Club National Specialty, where he would go Best of Breed from the classes.

Amazingly enough his brother Double Play would go reserve winners dog. For Phyllis these brothers would be the sixth generation of Best in Show winners to trace back to Bangaway and for Eleanor her place in Boxer history would be etched into the books from the start.

But for Eleanor and her Elharlen Boxers this was merely the beginning.

As a Breeder/Owner/ Handler Eleanor won many Best In Shows over the years and Best of Breed at the Boxer Club of Canada National Specialty Show on two occasions. She was Breeder of the Year a number of times in the Boxer Club of Canada and also Pedigree Breeder of the year. As previously mentioned she bred the 1970 American Boxer Club National Specialty Best Of Breed and Westminster Best of Breed winner, Am Ch. Salgray’s Double Talk. Eleanor was Breeder/Owner/ Handler of the ABC Best Of Winners bitch, Am/Can Ch. 88 Dog News

Elharlen’s Illusive Dreams.

Their most memorable Boxer would probably be “Houston,” MBIS Am/Can Ch. Elharlen’s Your Choice.

Houston won 33 Best In Shows and the Canadian National Specialty twice.

There has been great success in countries around the world with Elharlen Boxers. To name a few, #1 Boxer in Canada, #1 Boxer in the US, #1 Boxer and #1 All-Breeds in the Philippines for 5 years, #1 Boxer in Uruguay, #1 Boxer in Brazil a number of times, #8 All-Breeds for 2004 in Brazil and #1 Boxer in Puerto Rico.

Eleanor was a parttime professional handler, showing and grooming many breeds. Over the years she has put on many handling classes and seminars and can take credit for bringing handlers such as Laurinda Parks and John Heartz (of Chriscendo Pomeranian fame) into the dog show world. Although Eleanor hadn’t frequented the ring as of late, she was until very recently the force behind Elharlen Boxers and was there until the end to provide anyone with advice and guidance. Eleanor was a life member of Halifax Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club, American Boxer Club and Boxer Club of Canada.

Her life on earth is over but her legacy lives on in

the memories of all who met her. She passed away during the week of the American Boxer Club National Specialty. A note from a special friend of the family simply said, “imagine all those boxers waiting for her in heaven this week, what could be better.”

The Dog world and the Boxer breed has lost a special friend.

Meanwhile back in Canada the Top dogs as of May 16, 2015 according to Canuck Dogs are:

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Ch Claircreek Lusitano Oceano Atlantico

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Ch Lowdown Remys Girl V Aerdenhout

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Ch Marron’s Jimmy Choo

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Signature’s Harry Nile V Kridler

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Ch Eltin’s Unequivocal Contender

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Ch Auriga’s Peter Parker

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Ch Foxheart’s Rough and Ready

9 , , Giant Schnauzer

Ch Lindsayleigh’s Star of Orion

10 , , Shetland Sheepdog

Ch Cermel Hatfield Mirror Blue That’s it for now from the True North!

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Cancer Detection K9s Continued FROM FROM page page 41 43 Continued

the patient from whom the specimen was taken. This differs from the bio-detection dog training phase of the study, when she knows which specimens are malignant.

“We’re only training the dogs on cancerous specimens with early rather than later stage disease. All the cancerous specimens are Stages zero, one or two,” she says.

The specimens being used in the study—both malignant and cancerous--were taken from patients at the Duke University Surgery Center.

Trainability Is Key In K9 Bio-Detection The Duke study is the first time Zaphiris didn’t train pet dogs belonging to volunteers for a K9 cancer detection study.

“The three dogs I’m training-two German Shepherd Dogs named Leo and Linus, and an Australian Shepherd named Stewie-all belong to the In Situ Foundation,” she says.

In 13 years, Zaphiris has trained over 50 dogs to detect multiple kinds of cancer. Some were purebreds and some were mixed breeds. With the exception of her Australian Shepherd Stewie and until the UTI detection study, the dogs were all pets or rescues owned by volunteers that brought them to her facility for bio-detection training and participation in research. While Zaphiris believes all dogs can be trained to detect cancer, she says some are better at it than others.

“A German Shepherd Dog has three hundred million scent receptors in its nose. The same is true for all other breeds and mixes. Yet, some dogs are better at bio-detection than others. It’s a temperament issue rather than a question of scent finding ability. Temperament is important because it determines trainability.

“That’s why you never see Greyhounds searching for a bomb at the airport. It’s not about their scent finding ability. Greyhounds have incredible noses. They can smell a rat from a mile away and take off after it long before my German Shepherd Dog would.

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The In Situ Foundation Leo is one of the three bio-detection trained dogs owned by the In Situ Foundation.

are sighthounds bred to course prey independently of man once released. That means they are not as trainable for this particular kind of work.

On the other hand, German Shepherd Dogs are a working breed that was developed to work in tandem with man. They also have the drive and stamina to perform detection work over and over again,” she says.

The Olfactory Center For Bio-Detection At UC Davis There is still another exciting development in the field of K9 bio-detection in which Zaphiris has become involved. Plans are being developed for the creation of a center for K9 cancer detection in the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery—at the School of Medicine, University of California, Davis. Because of her lengthy and distinguished work in the field, Zaphiris has been asked to be Co-Director of the facility along with Hilary Brodie, M.D., PhD. He is Chairman of the UC Davis Health System Department of Otolaryngology.

The center’s initial goal will be to conduct a study that tests the ability of two bio-detection trained dogs to detect head and neck cancers in saliva samples.

“Medicine has evolved over centuries utilizing information gathered by taking histories and performing physical examinations,” Dr. Brodie says.

“Physical examinations consist of a combination of inspection (vision), palpation (touch), and auscultation (hearing). As the field developed, technologies have enhanced our abilities to detect disease. We needed to see beyond what our eyes could see, so instruments were developed to visualize outside of the normal spectrum of light that our eyes perceive. Hence, the development of tools using infrared light and x-ray. Fiber Continued on page 94

Linus is about to alert at Hole #1 in the rack where the breast cancer sample was placed. Holes #2 through #5 contain benign tumor samples.

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he In Situ Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to scientifically training dogs to detect early stage cancer in humans for more than 13 years. The foundation is a leader in the field of K9 bio-detection training and was among the first to participate in published research.

Through the In Situ Foundation, Zaphiris has trained more than 50 dogs to detect cancer in humans for federally and privately funded studies. Her work has generated interest from the top universities in the world including Duke and UC Davis.

The In Situ Foundation has its own team of three bio-detection dogs. Leo is a two year-old German Shepherd Dog that was adopted from rescue. Linus is a three year-old German Shepherd Dog that was adopted from “Death Row” at an animal shelter. And Stewie is a five year-old Australian Shepherd that has been trained to participate in multiple cancer detection studies.

For more information about the In Situ Foundation, its bio-detection dogs and its mission to save human lives through early cancer detection, visit dogsdetectcancer.org

Reserve Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show, Can. Ch.,

GCh. Katon’s Eye Of The Tiger V Morgenwald Rato #1 Breeder/ Owner Handled Standard Schnauzer Third Year In A Row

(Only Breeder/ Owned/Handled Dog In The Top 10)

THANK YOU to these Judges for “ELIN”s latest Group WINS and PLACEMENTS: Mr. Eric Liebes Mr. Eric Ringle Dr. James White Ms. Loraine Boutwell Mr. Dana Cline Mrs. Nancy Liebes Mr. Brian Meyer Mrs. Marjorie Datskow

A Sound Standard Schnauzer... ...Standing or Moving!

Breeder-Owners Kathy Koehler, Penny Duffee, Connie Reidner

Handled by Penny Duffee

*2015, #4 overall All Breed, #8 overall Breed, The Dog News Top Ten List

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R U S S K AYA T S V E T N AYA BOLONKA – RUSSIA

rare BREEDS OF THE WORLD

By Agnes Buchwald

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efore beginning to talk about the Bolonka we must remember that after the execution of the tsar, the Russian leader since Stalin, until the fall of the Soviet Union* civilian citizens and the military weren’t allowed to own or breed any dog that the government considered “useless”.

It is a well known fact that at that time Russians - especially the farmers and the military - never even considered keeping a dog that would not accomplish some kind of work.

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Grand Champion Neskaya Uslada Yantarik-Breeder Vitality Kudryaqvtseva (Russian Import).

Faireland’s Zotikos Aristneus BabakBreeder Candace Mogavero (US bred).

forbidden but restrictions existed, and it was not well accepted by the fanatic “comrades,” who viewed and pointed fingers to the dogs classified as “luxury.”

With so many hardships to deal with it was difficult to properly feed, and shelter Dmitri of My the family members, just Darling Dogsa few people very priBreeder Cindy vately bred, and almost Jensen & Glenensconced any of the non da Harrington. working “useless” dogs.

The fanciers of the world must appreciate, and valorize the effort, and passion of the breeders and owners, especially the Muscovites (the most important breeding centre of the Bolonka) of those small Russian breeds, which being discarded by many, were sheltered and saved by others, surviving and reappearing not only in their birth place but abroad as well.

After World War II it was impossible for Russians to import dogs from other countries so the breeding and selection relied on the locale’s already existing small breeds. At the same time dur- Cavalier Farms Alexaning the Soviet era der the Great- Breeder

Judy Minnick (US born).

it was unacceptable for the toy breeds’ national or local kennel organization to exist. This situation changed in 1960 when Khrushchev came to power and the restrictions and tolerance toward toy breeds became somewhat lighter.

The biggest city of Europe, Moscow, first mentioned in the chronicles was founded by Russian Prince Yury Dolgoruky in 1147. The prince was famous for his violent and cruel temper and Moscow foundation at the shores of the Moscow River was done by the Prince, and his army killed almost all the residents, and after the carnage declared the land the Prince’s possession.

The landmark of the city Kremlin, an ancient fortress, was built around 1331 and presently is used as the residence of the Russian president.

In 1328 Moscow became the capital city of the Principality and of all Russian Lands. In 1713 the capital was moved from Moscow to St. Petersburg. In 1918 Moscow became again the capital of the Soviet Russia because in the opinion of the leaders St. Petersburg was vulnerable for being too close to the borders of the country.

1812 is the year when the Bolonka first showed up and was mentioned in Russia. This year is remembered in the country as the year of the Patriotic War against Napoleon.

After winning the Battle of Borodino, Napoleon already in

Ladushka’s TsaTsa(Russian Import) Breeder Elvira Romanenkova.

Neuskaya Uslada Yantarik and Brendey S Avesta Viva (Russian Imports).

Breeders Vitality Kudryavtseva and Irina Sibakova.

Moscow borers expected the Russians to surrender and symbolically deliver him the keys to the city, but this never happened. Napoleon’s messengers came back with the notice that the city was completely deserted, most of the population had left, burning all food stores and anything edible for men or horses on their way to escape. When the French army was about to enter the city orchestrated fires erupted in various places to destroy any morsel of food resource, and smoke and blaze covered the whole town. Three days later the fire was controlled and Napoleon installed himself in the Kremlin. This disastrous victory was followed by the terrible Russian winter, killing the majority of the “victorious” French army which entered in Russia with 680,000 men, and left with 27000 survivors from an army that had arrived solely a few months earlier.

Napoleon’s invasion of the Russian Empire is recorded as one of the most disastrous and tragic military campaigns in modern history.

It was a common attitude during those times when going to army for men to be followed by hundreds of strong “war dogs“. Many French soldiers’ favorite breed was the Standard Poodle (at the time considered a war dog) for its intelligence and resistance. Because they had no restrictions, several different dogs also followed their masters to the combat. The Bolonka type was popular in France and several had gone to Russia with their masters.

After the retreat of Napoleon, most of the surviving dogs were left behind in the battle camps. Many dogs found shelter in Muscovite homes, and the small long haired dogs became to be known as Franzuskaya Tsvetnaya (colored) Bolonka.

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optic scopes allow us to see in areas previously impossible to visualize. Microscopes enable us to see microscopic pathologic processes.

“Advances to enhance hearing in the diagnosis of disease also have occurred.

Stethoscopes enhance our ability to hear subtle heart sounds. Technologies have enhanced our use of sound with ultrasonography as well.”

Although medicine has developed these phenomenal technologies, it has virtually ignored the value of examination by olfaction or smell. “[That’s probably because] we are just not very good at olfaction,” Dr. Brodie says. “In our species, it is very under developed. Dogs have up to 300 million olfactory receptors compared with five million in humans.

The proportion of the canine brain that processes smell is 40 times greater than the human brain and as a result dogs are 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive to smell than humans. “[With the inclusion of bio-detection trained dogs] We stand on the precipice of a major paradigm shift adding olfaction to our diagnostic approach. This will go beyond detecting specific smells associated with particular cancers and change our approach to the design of technology to help us understand and treat disease.”

Otolaryngologists are especially interested in the field of K9 bio-detection because it offers hope for a method of early cancer detection.

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and survival of patients. The 5-year survival rate for oropharyngeal cancer increases from 63% to 83% if the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, and the lung cancer survival rate increases from 27% to 54%. There is an immediate need to develop non-invasive and accurate diagnostic tests for early cancer detection. Currently, there is no cost effective and reliable method to screen for aero digestive tract cancers,” Dr. Brodie says.

K9 bio-detection would enable physicians to develop more finely tuned and reliable methods for cancer detection, not only in the head, neck and throat, but for cancers occurring throughout the body.

Bringing It To Clinical Practice Trained bio-detection dogs have successfully discriminated cancer specimens from healthy controls [specimens] and were able to detect lung and breast cancer in breath samples with very high sensitivity and specificity as compared to the biopsy-confirmed gold standard diagnosis.

“Multiple studies have shown dogs can be trained to detect volatile organic compounds associated with bladder cancer in urine, breast cancer in blood, melanoma, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer. Articles reporting their findings have been published in reputable journals including the British Medical Journal and Lancet. New studies are being performed at prestigious institutions like Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania.

“Yet, the field of K9 biodetection is struggling to establish itself. Why is there such skepticism? Why are studies continuing to come forward to show proof of concept with no further advancement making it available to the general public?” Dr. Brodie says.

The answer may be that there has not been a coordi-

Stewie, a five year-old Australian Shepherd, is one of the nation's first cancer detection dogs. She is trained to detect multiple kinds of early stage cancer in humans: breast, lung and ovarian. nated multidisciplinary scientific approach to this field of study, which is exactly what the new center at UC Davis intends to provide. By bringing together the top researchers in the field, it hopes to expand the role of olfaction in not only the diagnosis of cancers but of multiple other disease processes.

“The center at UC Davis will have the best doctors in the world developing protocols to bring this kind of screening to patients,” Zaphiris says. “This will give K9 bio-detection the credibility it warrants and enable us to be the first to actually bring this innovation to clinical practice.”

K9 Cancer Detection in China In March 2015, the In Situ Foundation and its bio-detection trained dogs were featured in a documentary produced by Hiroshi Horiike, the philanthropist founder of the Genlin Foundation in China. The film was produced as part of the Genlin Foundation’s initiative, “Treasure the Soul of Animals, Stop Eating Dogs.”

Upon returning to China, Horiike showed the footage to three schools of medicine and two hospitals.

After viewing it, all expressed tremendous interest in the use of cancer detection dogs as an adjunct to the diagnosis of cancer in humans. So much so, Horiike secured a facility in Shenzhen, China for the sole purpose of conducting a K9 cancer detection project. He

then asked Zaphiris to come to China and act as a consultant in the center’s development, training of bio-detection dogs, development of testing protocols, etc.

“We will begin training dogs for the center in August 2015,” she says. “The dogs will all be strays taken from the streets. Because several hospitals on the mainland expressed interest in the project, we hope to spread the use of bio-detection dogs across China initially; and all of Asia eventually.”

While gaining acceptance of K9 cancer detection in humans by the medical community is the initial goal of her efforts in China, Zaphiris also hopes the use of K9 bio-detection to save human lives through early cancer detection will elevate dogs’ status in China to the point where the practice of eating them is ended.

“By opening a center that publishes research proving the dog’s incredible, life-saving potential, we can show the government the value of K9 bio-detection in the diagnosis of cancer.

Hopefully, that would lead it to ban the consumption of dogs,” Zaphiris says.

The practice of eating dogs in Asia is incredibly barbaric and cruel as compared to the consumption of livestock elsewhere. Strung up like hams a few feet off of the ground, dogs are only partially skinned at a time. They are left alive so the meat doesn’t rot as the animal is gradually consumed over a period of time. gradually consumed over a period of time.

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a i c u L Thank you to Judge Mr. Robin Stansell for this prestigious Award Lucia has had a strong start to 2015 with her handler Linda Whitney. Lucia Won a 4 Point Major Best of Winners on the January Brooksville FL Circuit, Winners Bitch Lakeland FL, Winners Bitch Plant City FL, Winners Bitch Elkland FL and Reserve Winners Bitch at Eukanuba.

Lucia has also proved that she is much more than a beautiful face, Lucia passed her Working Aptitude Evaluation with Flying Colors. This is the Doberman Pincher Club of America temperament evaluation.

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n omission from the May 8th column did not name all seven judges who are judging groups at Westminster. They are: judging the Sporting Group, BONNIE THRELFALL; Hound Group, VIRGINIA LYNE; Working Group, NORMAN KENNEY; Terrier Group, GEIR FLYCKTPEDERSEN; Toy Group, JASON HOKE; Non Sporting Group, LUC BOILEAU; and the Herding Group, DOROTHY COLLIER. FACEBOOK has its place in this day and age, but the rush to post news without giving a thought to the person who is being reported on is disturbing at best. My friend of 40 years, CHUCK WINSLOW, wanted news of his illness kept within a small circle of friends, which is his right, and which we respected.

Blasted all over Facebook was not his wish and I would trust that those who posted will remember this the next time. Onto happier news, it’s only May and weddings are taking center stage. In Cancun, Mexico TUNI CLAFLIN married ERNIE CONTI. This blending of Pinstripes and Red Sox was witnessed by family and friends that included SULIE GREENDALE-PAVEZA, MARIE FALCONER, LISA GALLIZZO, KATRINA ROLEN, GRACE & ROBERT HELLOCK, BEVERLY & JOHN VICS, HOWARD & KAREN SPEY. In East Providence, Rhode Island ROBIN SEAMAN was married to NORMAN GRENIER. Among the family and friends were best man RICKY KRIEGER & JEN KRIEGER, PEGGY & DAVE HELMING, TINA & BILL TRUESDALE, PAM LUSIAK, WENDY WILLHAUCK, RITA ARANGO, BRENDA & & RICK SANTIAGO, SUZANNE JONES, JIM SHEA, JEANNE & STEPHEN BRAINARD, LYNN & BOB PAY, COURTNEY CHERICO, PENNY KRETCHNER, SHERIE RUSSELL, JULIE PATINO, DEB & CARL SYLVESTER, CARMEN SKINNER, GERALD HUGHES, MARION & TOM LYONS and NICOLE SHARPE. Congratulations to JODY & LEONARDO GARCINI on the birth of their second daughter VICTORIA born on May 13th. Happy first anniversary to handlers MADDY & ADAM PETERSON. New York City is passing legislation that would permit dogs to accompany their owners to restaurants that have outdoor tables. Two more departures from the American Kennel Club, Vice President and Chief Information Officer CONNIE PEARCY is gone, as is the amiable American Kennel 96 Dog News

Club photographer ROBERT YOUNG. One of the great ladies, MARGARET RENIHAN, has passed away. Living in Arizona the last years of her life surrounded by family and friends, daughters CHRIS and LAURA, the late GARY WITTMEIER, NORMAN PATTON, and GAY DUNLOP. As a judge she enjoyed a great reputation and her calendar was filled with assignments. With her first husband FRED YOUNG they bred Bedlingtons and became handlers. FRED & MAGGIE along with PAULINE & JOE WATERMAN were founding members of Great Western Terrier Association.

Under their leadership Great Western was the premier West Coast terrier show attended by terrier breeders and exhibitors from around the country. Following FRED’S passing she married another well-known judge DICK RENIHAN from the Midwest, where they settled. As her health deteriorated she moved to Arizona to be closer to her daughters. One of my favorite people, she leaves a void in the sport and in the hearts of many. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to her daughters and son CHRIS, LAURA and PHIL and their families. Another well known California breeder, exhibitor and judge, KATHY BELIEW, passed away. She and her husband GEORGE bred Chow Chows under the Imagine prefix and were so successful that they were the American Kennel Club’s choice for the 2006 Non Sporting Group Breeders of the Year. In addition to their involvement with Chow Chows, they were longtime members of the Lake Mathews Kennel Club. Their support of their breed and the sport was unwavering.

All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to her husband GEORGE and family.

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lizing Bullmastiffs against Native Americans, but it took a couple decades before a canine corps was called into service during the Seminole War of 1835. The German military is cited as founding the first military training program for dogs some fifty years later in 1884 and the British created the Army Dog School in the early stages of World War I. It wasn’t until World War II when the U.S. started its official war dog training program. Professional breeder Alene Erlanger initiated the Dogs for Defense program, which gained the support of the American Kennel Club in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941.

(Sadly, as Memorial Day is just days away, there seems to be no mention of the military war dog nor the AKC’s role in the military war dog campaign on the registry’s website, or if there is, I couldn’t find it. The most recent press releases on the website as this issue goes to press tout an AKC marketplace in which clubs have to pay a fee to take part in and a further expansion of its digital footprint with four new microsites.) At the time, the Army only had 20 Alaskan Huskies and there was a need for full-grown dogs, so there was a campaign to encourage the general public to donate their pets for military use that enlisted the services of television star Rin Tin Tin. The first time American military war dogs saw battlefield action reportedly occurred in 1942 when dogs joined the Quartermaster Corps in North Africa. The canine’s role quickly expanded to include multiple jobs such as scouts, sentries, attackers, messengers, sledge puller and pack carriers and a wide variety of breeds were employed: German Shepherds, Doberman Pin98 Dog News

“More than 100,000 dogs have served in the U.S. military since WWI yet there is no official recognition of their service at Arlington National Cemetery.” schers, Poodles, Schnauzers and Airedale Terriers. Like today’s cancer detection and service animals, it seems like almost any breed or mixed breed can be trained to perform desired duties during wartime. The modern day canine’s role continues to expand and evolve, and they are being used for detecting bombs and other explosive devices as well as weapons, drugs and cadavers. Dogs have become an integral part of the U.S. military, with several receiving worldwide recognition for their service, including Cairo, the Belgian Malinois that accompanied Navy Seals during the raid that resulted in the killing of Osama Bin Laden.

More than 100,000 dogs have served in the U.S. military since WWI yet there is no official recognition of their service at Arlington National Cemetery.

Many veterans and handlers have called for some public recognition in the form of a statue, a plaque, an urn or a flame but so far those efforts have been rebuffed. Back in 2002, a veterans group of war dog handlers attempted to donate a tree honoring K9s, but Arlington declined to accept, citing eligibility rules that prohibit the burial of animals and seeing this gesture as a step in the direction of allowing canine interment. Dogs aren’t even eligible to receive medals or other military decorations, despite the efforts of civilians, war dog handlers and veterans to get the Army to create an official award of certificate to honor their heroics. The Army

has cited its position as only humans receive those awards and they do not want to detract from the human honors so these groups went ahead and created their own military working dog service awards.

The U.S. Army is building a national museum in Ft. Belvoir, VA and the Department of Defense has given its approval for the erection of a Military Working Dog Teams National Monument, with the ultimate goal being to create a national war dog cemetery on par to and near Arlington. Private war dog memorials have been dedicated in recent years across the country, from Encinitas and Riverside, California to Holmdel, New Jersey. On October 28, 2013, the United States’ first national monument recognizing military dogs featuring four dogs — a Doberman, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Belgian Malinois — and a handler was unveiled at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, a fitting site since Lackland has trained dogs for all branches of the military since 1958.

This Memorial Day as we pause to remember those who have passed, let us also remember the four-legged friends that have served and passed, and commit to helping those still living, loving, serving and protecting our freedoms in this great country.

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ed is Oyster Bay and its environs, which at one time was the heart of AKC leaders and a central and significant place for the breeding of the purebred dog. Names such as Brumby, Murphy, Forsyth, Fell, Pratt, Reed, Long, Grace, Pines, Post, Schiff, Peters, Feldman, Vanderbilt, Phipps, Gavin, Godsol and Anderson, which read in some instances as though they were a Who’s Who of America and who were actively involved in the breeding and showing of dogs to name but a few. Fortunately the tradition continues as Planting Fields in Oyster Bay in a way, perhaps not to the extent as in the old days, serves as a reminder of the great history of our sport and of what used to be here in developing the AKC. Sad to comment that the social media people so active in promoting dogs to the American public failed to take the opportunity to come to these shows just a short train or car ride away and this without the problem of air travel either. That’s one of the problems in my humble opinion of not only what the attitude of the people is at AKC today but with the entire hiring of social media people at AKC. These is no historical interest, there is no background in the sport and people act as social media experts only 102 Dog News

who have no hands-on understanding of our traditions. And those at the top and in charge do not require them to learn to make appearances to find out either. Just put it on your web site or establish a Tuesday tongue day for dogs and ignore all the great traditions and foundations upon which our sport has been established! I mean I was just amazed that Staff members were not required to be at either Ladies or Long Island and to get off his and or her computers for a change and get to feel the emotions and passions of real dog people!!!

An addition to this years usual conformation shows was the Diving Dogs competition.

It was offered all three days and proved very popular with spectators and competitors alike.

This is a good attraction to increase the gate and certainly for Sunday it seemed to help as there was reported to be a large increase in spectator attendance although nowhere near what Long Island used to get at the Nassau County Museum site. This could build as the word of mouth appeal of the Diving Dogs spreads. Fortunately the weather improved Sunday over Saturday’s rainy start. To have this kind of competition you really have to have a large venue as the Diving Dogs take up a lot of room. It’s certainly an interesting concept and

helps to build a gate at little or no cost to the club, which benefits not from entry fees but from spectator attendance. Of course the competition for entries that weekend is intense as there are shows in Maine and Virginia that dilute the entries for everyone but that’s the signs of the times it would seem. I do enjoy these shows and they are very close to home, which makes them even nicer as one can imagine. I would strongly suggest to whomever that since they have so much room at the venue they look into the idea of introducing the dancing dog competition here as a means to increase the gate as well. This is a great crowd pleaser and while it may not be everyone’s cup of tea in the conformation world it certainly is a proven means to attempt to increase spectator attendance and to get people more and more interested in owning a dog.

As I write this article FCI and AKC are meeting in Puerto Rico to discuss the recent judges brouhahas between the two organizations. Tactically I am not too sure why a more neutral site wasn’t selected but I suppose in the long run it really does not make any difference. One of the things to be discussed so long as they are in Puerto Rico is how Puerto Rico qualifies as an FCI country and how and why that is the only venue that holds both AKC and FCI shows.

Unfortunately I doubt that particular subject will arise at all.

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he passing of Margaret Young Renihan is a sad thing to write about as Maggie as she was known was a particularly nice person and a devoted dog breeder, exhibitor and show goer. Great Western in its heyday as her product and in the old days it rivaled Montgomery at its height. Margaret was primarily responsible for this rapid rise to fame for GWTA Maggie and and she was always a delight to her first hussee and to talk to. Her daughter band Fred Chris always kept me updated Young in an about her and while her health early-on photo. had deteriorated lately she was one person anyone knowledgeable or even interested in terriers inquired about with emotion and feeling since she was instrumental to the sport generally and to terriers specifically. She will be missed terribly.

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given a chance,” said Hansen, who owns or has owned Violet (Ch. Baymoor Incantation CD HSAds OA OAJ NAP OJP NF VC), Ch Baymoor Sun Bonnet CD HS MX MXJ VCX), Diva(Ch. Baymoor Divination CD HSAds MX MXJ NAP NJP OF VCX) and Kiwi (Ch MACH2 Baymoor Intuition CD HS MX MXC MXJ MJC VCX. “Corgis are very smart and they learn very quickly,” said Vicki Kirsher, who owns Hedy (MBISS Ch Caamora All Dolled Up PT) and Toney (Ch Caamora Instant Karma of Cilgerran PT.) “As such they won’t tolerate the sort of heavy drilling and repetition that other herding breeds seem to withstand.

But, because they learn their work so quickly, I have sometimes made the assumption my dog has mastered the exercise. Then when we get to a dog show with all of its stress and the gaps in our training become apparent. So, I have had to take a step back now and then and carefully evaluate what created the problem. Many of the traits that are inherent in Corgis–intelligence, work ethic, confidence, temperament and a desire to please–are the same traits that make really good performance dogs. In my case, herding has been the most challenging activity. I was raised in a city and other than the occasional school field trip, I was not around any livestock when I was growing up. As a consequence, being able to ‘read’ stock doesn’t come as second nature to me. It is an acquired skill and believe me, the learning curve is quite steep! It was like learning a foreign language.”

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Tigger (Ch Tri-umph Tender Pursuit HSAs), Marion Your’s PWC, loves sheep and herding work, which had the added benefit of changing him from an indifferent show dog to one that was confident and enthusiastic in the show ring.

“If you continue to trial at the same location weekend after weekend, they get ‘arena wise’ and they start ‘phoning it in’ because they know where they are going and in what order they’re doing things in. This can be particularly difficult in herding because although the arena may be the same, the stock isn’t.”

has posed some interesting problems.

“Corgis tend to be close working dogs in herding as drovers or heelers. They don’t mind walking through pressure so we spent years working on her reading pressure and staying at the edge of it, both livestock pressure and my pressure. So, as you can imagine, when it came time to teach her heeling or a nice front, she had a very hard time. It wasn’t unusual for her to stop in a perfect ‘front’ only halfway across the ring as she thought she was in the exact right spot. We have a similar problem with directed jumping. I can’t point to the correct jump as you’d normally see. Instead, I have to lift my opposite arm which tells her I’m claiming that space and she should go the other way. One problem with all my dogs is that unlike agility, which is different every time you go in the ring, obedience, conformation and even with herding, the courses or the activity are virtually always the same. If you continue to trial at the same location weekend after weekend, they get ‘arena wise’ and they start ‘phoning it in’ because they know where they are going and in what order they’re doing things in.

This can be particularly difficult in herding because although the arena may be the same, the stock isn’t. It can also be windy, 100 degrees or pouring rain, all of which affects how stock reacts. After a year or so of

trialing, Belli seemed to ‘know’ what was expected and she would anticipate or refuse a command costing us run after run. I realized that we had to go back to basics, that the job may not be what she thought it was and that we are a team.

This meant stopping working in arenas and working in larger fields using lighter and heavier stock and we mixed up the skills. Bob Vest once told me Belli (GCh TC MACH2 Sandfox Rags to that one weekend of trialing Riches CD RA HSAds HSBd HIAds HXAs loses one week of training so MdM MXG MJC), one of Carol Donnelly’s you can’t keep on running your Pembrokes, is the breed’s first triple dog in trials without putting in (conformation/herding/agility) champion. the miles between those trials.

Once herding became more inhim to be, more like a dog bred teresting for Belli, we went back to trifor cattle herding. Because of aling and she was on her toes again.” that force, he was hopeless as a For Your, herding proved to be the duck herder and we were never key to success with Tigger in the show able to teach him to ‘lighten up.’ ring. “Initially Tigger wasn’t keen on His biggest successes came on being a show dog. So I started him in the days when he remembered herding in an effort to increase his selfhis training and held back but confidence and boy, did it. After getwe also had days when he was ting his HT and PT, he went to the show a bit much and didn’t pass. It ring with a new sense of self. He was was more important to me that a confident and enthusiastic show dog. he enjoy his work than that he After he finished his championship, he accumulate more titles. I’m went back into the field to do tracking not saying I will feel that way and he earned his HS title with a pair with another dog in the future of seconds in all breed trials which or that there is anything wrong means he defeated Border Collies at with being competitive but for their own game. But, we had issues this dog, it was the right thing with sheep as he was often more forceto do.” ful than the sheep needed or wanted

Donnelly noted that Corgis are an interesting breed because they cannot be drilled on a particular exercise.

“A lot of Corgi people say that once a Corgi has done something correctly once or twice, they don’t need to do it again. Personally, I think they feel there must still be something wrong if you keep asking for the behavior and they start offering ‘add-ons’ because I must want them to do something else if they have to keep at it. That makes the concept of proofing very challenging.

Ask any Pembroke owner and you will hear stories of all the many ways they will find to non-qualify in the ring. It can be really hard to get in a Corgi’s head.

Trying to communicate a new idea to Belli seems to get harder and harder for me. Maybe I think she ought to understand English by now.”

“It is really important that Pembrokes be a multi-purpose dog–one that can shine in the show ring as well as in herding or performance activities,” said Kirsher. “In order to do this, the dogs have to be good breed type meaning they have the general appearance, temperament and movement as defined in the standard. It is imperative that they have the correct balance, proper structure, a desire to work and a tractable nature. Over time, trends in breed sometimes move away from the standard. In the end, we must always ask ourselves if we as breeders, exhibitors, trainers and Corgi fanciers are being true to the heritage of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.”

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Cancer detection K9s by now and knew a wheaten colored feAs a scientist and a dog fancier, I greatly enmale would be our next family member. We joyed Sharon Pflaumer’s article in the May 8 Dog found Maggie as a puppy, and with Wally, News, on Cancer Detection Dogs. Really looking they became great partners, attracting adforward to Part Two! mirers on our walks through the neighborHowever, there is one error which, as the Stanhood. And then at 10, Wally was diagnosed dard Schnauzer Club of America Breed Educawith lung cancer. This baffled us knowing he tion Chair, I feel compelled to note. In the first lived in a household without smokers. Our paragraph, the article expert veterinary oncologist educated us, mentions Duane Pickel telling us that just as human non-smokers can (note correct spelling) be afflicted, so can dogs. Wally fought the and his “giant” schnauvaliant fight, but again his quality of life zer George. George mattered to us and we said our goodbyes was a Standard Schnauafter a few months. zer, and a rather highly In 2007, we moved from our home in decorated one at that Michigan to North Carolina with Maggie.

-- CH OTCH Tailgate’s She adapted well to our new environs, a George von Pickel UDX. rental house until we could find a permanent He was a bomb detechome. A year later, we settled into a fenced tion dog with the Tallabackyard with a naturalized area where hassee Police Departsquirrels were plentiful and determined to ment (see photo, sorry, raid our bird feeders. All we had to say was, it’s the best one I have). His trainer, Sgt. Pickel, “Maggie, there’s a squirrel.” She would bolt said that George’s cancer detection work after out with all the spirit and uproar of a terrier, retirement was made easy by this earlier trainnever getting close to the intruder. ing. One anecdote was that a person particiAt a dog show in Raleigh in 2008 we pating in the detection experiments had had his met Izzo, a year-old adoptee who was melanoma pronounced cured by an oncologist. looking for a family. Maggie interviewed However, George kept alerting to the spot, to the him and agreed to let him come live with extent that the man was made uneasy. The area us. They partnered as before. Izzo was the was surgically excised again and a tiny handful black Scottie, Maggie the wheaten, so once of live cancer cells was found, deep in otherwise again we had our ‘salt and pepper shaker’ normal tissue. The capability of a dog’s nose is pair. Then, cancer came into our lives again. truly amazing!

In April 2015, Maggie succumbed to Thank you, liver cancer. She was stoic and offered her Gail B. Mackiernan Silver Spring, MD “PSST, TWO FISH IN A TANK, ONE SAYS OUR RESEARCH, THEIR LOVE, YOUR SUPPORT Our family has had five Scottish Terriers in our 23 years together. Each one with a distinctive personality; each had our hearts and our love.

And, each of our bygone companions has succumbed to cancer.

Piper, our first dog, was a perfect pet to connect our blended family in 1992. She helped us realize what unconditional love and adoring companionship meant.

Piper charmed us--we knew two Scotties would be even better! Along came William Wallace (Wally) and together they were twice as much enjoyment.

At nine, Piper developed bladder cancer, a common demon for the breed. We cared for her until she expressed she was unable to enjoy daily life. Wally managed solo for a while, but like us, he wanted to have a companion.

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TO THE OTHER…

…HEY, HOW DO YOU DRIVE THIS THING?”

best the morning we went to the emergency room. I had no idea she wouldn’t come home with us. The young resident shared her test results; she neared complete liver failure and was probably in pain. We said our goodbyes and told her how very much she meant to us.

That day, I think the squirrels were sad, too.

For 20 years, the AKC Canine Health Foundation has worked to support oncology research to brighten the future of our canine companions. During that time, we have had breakthroughs in understanding the underlying mechanisms that cause cancer and we have seen more effective treatments for dogs diagnosed with this disease.

Through this research, dogs like Piper, Wally and Maggie, have benefited from treatments that have provided them with a better quality of life, even in the face of a devastating diagnosis. And people like you and me have benefited from additional quality time with our beloved companions.

During May, as we observe Pet Cancer Awareness Month, please join me, and others you know who have experienced the loss of a beloved dog to this menacing disease, and make a donation to the AKC Canine Health Foundation in support of canine cancer research.

Thank You, Susan M. Lilly Chief Executive Officer AKC Canine Health Foundation WHERE’S THE MONTHLY LIST OF SHOW DATES? Just spoke to a gentleman at Dog News to ask about the show dates’ listing that you had each month in the magazine.

I MISS IT SOOOOO MUCH! I would take it out after reading the issue and set aside to help decide on what shows I was doing.

Also, I could see what other shows were being held on the dates I was judging.

So many of my friends are asking the same question: WHAT HAPPENED TO IT???

We would love you to put the listing back in Dog News. The AKC site with the dates can’t compare and requires you to go to their site every time you need to check on a show. Just tooooo much time sitting on the computer!

Please reconsider removing the monthly list of show dates!!!!!

Bernadette Biasi Lafayette Hill, PA

CRUFTS 2016 ENTRY DATES AND QUALIFICATIONS The Kennel Club has announced the qualification criteria for Crufts 2016. Qualification for 2016 remains unchanged from 2015, except for the addition of the following: For General and Group Championship Shows scheduling non-CC Breed classes for breeds normally allocated Challenge Certificates, the following will qualify for Crufts in addition to Best of Breed/Best Puppy in Breed and provided there are more than three breed classes or more than five classes for Stud Book Bank E breeds: First, Second or Third in Puppy Class First, Second or Third in Junior Class First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class First, Second or Third in Open Class The closing dates for postal entries for Crufts 2015 will be Monday 4th January 2016, but those entering online will be able to do so until Monday 18th January 2016. Any dog which qualifies for Crufts 2016 after 4th January 2016 may only be entered online.

The qualification criteria for Crufts 2016 are as follows: Crufts 2016 Qualifications For Entry Of Dogs. The Following Are The Qualifications A Dog Must Have For Entry At Crufts 2016. Entry In Breed Classes At Crufts 2016, Where Challenge Certificates Are Offered.

A dog is eligible for entry in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are offered if it has qualified in any of the following ways under the Rules and Regulations of the Kennel Club.

If it is a Champion, Show Champion, Field Trial Champion, Working Trial Champion, Obedience Champion or Agility Champion under the Rules of the Kennel Club.

If it is entered in the Kennel Club Stud Book, or qualifies for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book by 18th January 2016.

If it is entered in the Kennel Club Stud Book, or qualifies for entry in the Kennel Club Stud Book by 18th January 2016 through Field Trials or Working Trials.

If it has won any of the following prizes in a breed class (as defined in Kennel Club Regulations for the Definitions of Classes at Championship Shows) at a Championship Show, including Crufts, where Challenge Certificates were offered for the breed between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

First, Second or Third in Minor Puppy Class First, Second or Third in Puppy Class First, Second or Third in Junior Class First, Second or Third in Yearling Class First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class First, Second or Third in Limit Class First, Second or Third in Open Class First, Second or Third in Veteran Class (5) If it has won a first prize in any breed class at Crufts 2015. (NB This is in addition to those dogs which have qualified in classes listed under a. (4) above).

(6) If a Beagle, has won a First Prize at a Hound Show between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016 held under the Rules and Regulations of the Masters of Harriers and Beagles Association.

(7) If it has been declared Best of Breed at a Premier Open Show, provided there were more than three breed classes (more than five classes for Stud Book Band E breeds) scheduled for the breed between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

(8) If it has won Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show or Best Puppy in Show at a General or Group Open Show between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

Additional Entry Into Breed Classes At Crufts 2016 Where Challenge Certificates Are Offered.

If it has won any of the following prizes at General and Group Championship Shows, scheduled between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016, in non-CC classes for breeds normally allocated Challenge Certificates (provided there are more than three breed classes or more than five classes for Stud Book Band E breeds).

Best of Breed Best Puppy in Breed First, Second or Third in Puppy Class First, Second or Third in Junior Class First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class First, Second or Third in Open Class ENTRY IN BREED CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2016 FOR DOGUE DE BORDEUAX AND WHERE CHALLENGE CERTIFICATES ARE NOT OFFERED. A dog is eligible for entry in breed classes where Challenge Certificates are not offered if it has qualified in any of the following ways under the Rules and Regulations of the Kennel Club.

If it has been declared Best of Sex or Reserve Best of Sex of a Breed or gained any of the following prizes in Breed or Variety Classes at a Championship Show, including Crufts between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

First, Second or Third in Minor Puppy Class First, Second or Third in Puppy Class First, Second or Third in Junior Class First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class First, Second or Third in Limit Class First, Second or Third in Open Class First, Second or Third in Veteran Class (See note 2.)

If it has won a first prize in any breed class at Crufts 2015. (NB This is in addition to those dogs which have qualified in classes listed under c. (1) above).

(3) If it has been declared Best of Breed at a Premier Open Show provided there were more than three breed classes (more than five classes for Stud Book Band E breeds) scheduled for the breed.

(4) If it has won Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show or Best Puppy in Show at a General or Group Open Show held between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

ENTRY INTO AV IMPORT REGISTER CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2016.

A dog is eligible if it has been awarded Best of Sex or Reserve Best of Sex or gained any of the following prizes in the Imported Register Classes at a General or Group Championship Show held between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

First, Second or Third in Puppy Class First, Second or Third in Junior Class First, Second or Third in Post Graduate Class First, Second or Third in Open Class Continued on page 115

LATE ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK, What do you think of the Board proposal to permit AKC Delegate/Judges to be paid up to $150 per assignment each SHOW they adjudicate at PLUS receive expenses?

Jeffrey G. Pepper Barring a judge from being a delegate simply on the basis of whether or not the judge charges a fee in addition to expenses has never made any sense to me. The practice eliminates some of those most committed to the wellbeing of AKC and its primary assets, those involved in showing their dogs (no matter the venue). The Board proposal makes perfect sense to me. The amount of the fee shouldn’t make any difference and, in my opinion, should not be part of the proposal, though I can understand that it is included to try and make the proposal more palatable to those wanting “amateur only” delegates. The goal should be who can best represent the member clubs, not whether or not they are judges who happen to receive a fee above expenses.

David Powers No, I do not feel that the AKC Delegate/Judge should be paid up to $150 PLUS expenses. They should be paid whatever the market will bear like other judges! There are those in the delegate body who feel that this is a “gentleman’s sport” and that a gentleman delegate would/should not charge for his labor. Am I correct then in assuming that those judges who are being paid are not gentlemen? While some may not be, I find this assumption offensive. As long as it is the practice in this country for judges to charge for their time and expertise (and this is almost exclusively an American phenomenon), I feel that ALL approved by the AKC to judge, should be able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. As a delegate of many years standing, I cannot think of a single item on which I have voted that could possibly be construed as compromising my system of values.

Perhaps my values need reevaluating? I am open to discussion.

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ENTRY IN FIELD TRIAL CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2016.

A dog is eligible for entry in Field Trial classes for its breed if it has at any time won an award, a Diploma of Merit or a Certificate of Merit in actual competition at a Field Trial held under Kennel Club or Irish Kennel Club Regulations.

ENTRY IN SPECIAL WORKING GUNDOG CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2016.

A dog is eligible for entry in Special Working Gundog classes for its breed if it has at any time been awarded a Working Gundog certificate, a Kennel Club Show Gundog Working Certificate or won an award, Diploma of Merit or Certificate of Merit in competition at a Field Trial held under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club.

ENTRY IN SPECIAL WORKING TRIAL CLASSES AT CRUFTS 2016.

With the exception of Bloodhounds, a dog is eligible for entry in Working Trial Classes for its breed if it has gained a qualification not lower than UD Excellent under Kennel Club Working Trial Regulations. A Bloodhound is eligible for entry in Working Trial classes if it has won a prize at a Working Trial for Bloodhounds held under Kennel Club Working Trial Regulations.

OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CRUFTS 2016.

A dog is eligible for entry if it has won a Kennel Club Obedience Certificate at a Show held between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

AGILITY CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CRUFTS 2016.

A dog is eligible for entry if it has won a Kennel Club Agility Certificate (Large, Medium and Small Dogs) at a show held between 19th January 2015 and 18th January 2016.

OVERSEAS QUALIFICATIONS. The following qualifications refer to Kennel Club fully recognised breeds only.

(1) Any Champion from a country with which the Kennel Club has a reciprocal agreement qualifies automatically if it is domiciled in the UK and is on the Kennel Club Breed Register.

Any FCI International Beauty Champion and the two Show Champion titles C.I.B for ‘non-working breeds’ and C.I.E for ‘working breeds’.

Winners of Junior Dog and Junior Bitch classes, plus the Best Dog and the Best Bitch at specified shows in European countries covered by the UK PET TRAVEL SCHEME. Winners of Junior Dog and Junior Bitch classes, plus CACIB Dog and CACIB Bitch at FCI World Winners Show 2015. Win-

ners of Junior Dog, Junior Bitch, Veteran Dog, Veteran Bitch plus CACIB Dog and CACIB Bitch at European Winners Show in 2015. This applies to dogs resident in countries covered by the UK PET TRAVEL SCHEME. USA – Winners of Best of Breed, Best of Opposite, Awards of Excellence at the AKC Invitational, December 2015.

Additionally, Best of Breed, Best of Opposite, Grand Champion Select Dog and Bitch, Awards of Merit Winners (if offered) and Best Bred by Exhibitor (if offered), at one National Breed Speciality show per breed chosen by the parent breed club and agreed by the AKC. CANADA – The top five dogs from each group according to the Dogs in Canada Top Show Dog point system, published in Dogs in Canada Blog. Additionally, Best of Breed, Best of Opposite and Award of Merit Winners at the National Specialities agreed by the Canadian Kennel Club.

AUSTRALIA – One show has been nominated for 2015 in each of the eight states. Winners of Junior Dog and Junior Bitch classes, plus the Best Dog and the Best Bitch to qualify at each show.

JAPAN - Winners of Best King and Best Queen, also Best Junior King and Best Junior Queen at the FCI Asian International Championship Show 2015, Tokyo.

NEW ZEALAND – Winners of Junior Dog and Junior Bitch classes, plus the Best Dog and Best Bitch to qualify from the NZKC National Show.

GUERNSEY – All Group Winners, Best Puppy in Show, Reserve Best Puppy in Show, Best Veteran in Show plus Best Junior in Show from the Spring, Autumn and Winter Open Shows in 2015.

JERSEY – All Group Winners, All Puppy Group Winners, All Junior Group Winners plus Best Veteran in Show from three nominated Championship Shows in 2015.

BERMUDA - All Group Winners, Best Puppy in Show plus Best Veteran in Show from the annual All Breed International Championship Shows 2015 (Hamilton).

HONG KONG - tbc NOTES ON QUALIFICATIONS A Breed Class is a class confined to one breed.

Awards as above qualify a dog for entry at Crufts 2016 only if the class in which the award was gained was not made ‘Special’ in any way, i.e. by age, colour, height, weight, coat, to members of a society, to breeders etc. Wins in sweepstake classes do not qualify, nor

do wins in any classes other than those stated above.

In any class scheduled at Crufts 2016 for which an age limit appears in the definition the age is calculated to 10th March 2016.

No entries will be accepted ‘Not for Competition’.

5. Dogs qualifying after 4th January 2016 can only be entered online 6. For a full list of overseas qualifying shows please go to www.crufts.org.uk COMPETING IN THE UK COMPETING WITH DOCKED OR CROPPED DOGS IN THE UK Docked Dogs Dogs which were docked before 6th April 2007 If your dog was docked either in the UK or in a foreign country before 6th April 2007 then it may compete at Crufts.

Dogs which were docked on or after 6th April 2007 If your dog was docked on or after 6th April 2007 it is not, under the law, permitted to be shown at Crufts (where the public are admitted on payment of a fee).

Cropping No dog with cropped ears is eligible to compete at any Kennel Club licensed event.

UK PET TRAVEL SCHEME – Bringing dogs into the UK Crufts exhibitors must ensure that their dogs fully comply with the entry rules for bringing dogs into the UK. In the case of dogs being brought from some countries, this will involve a process which can take a number of months to complete prior to travel to the UK and Crufts.

For further details please see www.defra. gov.uk/pets ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY, 4th JAN 2016. (P.O. POSTMARKED). ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON MONDAY, 18th, JAN 2016 DOGS LEFT IN VEHICLES ON HOT DAYS The Kennel Club General Committee has agreed that the ‘dogs in hot cars’ notice for Kennel Club licensed shows and events be changed to make clear that it encompasses all vehicles.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “We want to make it explicitly clear that dogs can overheat in vans and other large vehicles just as they can in cars. Unfortunately shows have struggled to enforce the correct protocol after certain dog owners have attempted to argue that the policy only refers to cars and no other vehicle.

“The welfare of our dogs must be the main priority at any show, so the wording has been changed from ‘cars’ to ‘vehicles’ to ensure there is no misunderstanding.”

The Kennel Club Specimen Schedules have been updated to reflect the amended policy.

To find out more about the Kennel Club’s campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of leaving dogs unattended in vehicles, visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dontcookyourdog.

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Only after the fall of the Soviet Union are those churches being slowly restored. Europe’s largest Botanic Garden founded in 1945 is the Tsytsin Main Moscow Botanical Garden of Academy of Sciences. The marvels of Moscow are endless, there is the Metro, opened to the public in 1935 built very deep as was planned to be also a shelter during a war. The famous Kremlin, landmark of the city, is an ancient fortress built around 1331 presently being used as the residence of the Russian president, the Opera House, and hundreds of places more.

The visitor soon will realize that the city is a pot of gold to explore.

The Tsvetnaya Bolonka, which had its breeding centralized in Moscow, is considered today a new and rare breed. It was introduced to the public as a “novelty” seemingly only after the fall of the Iron Curtain.

It happens that even before the Napoleonic war, back to the 18th century, some personages of the Muscovite nobility were gifted with small Maltese type dogs from the courts of Louis IV of France. So, possibly the breeding of those Maltese type dogs, already living in Russia, crossed with the French Bolonkas left behind by the soldiers of Napoleon, produced the breed as we know today.

The Tsvetnaya Bolonka is an attractive and affectionate breed that loves its human family. They have a strong protective instinct, they are lively and always animated, getting along well with other small animals.

They have a long, wavy, silky double coat. The hair may be left to cover the eyes or tied up in a topknot. The coat is of any

R U S S K AYA T S V E T N AYA BOLONKA – RUSSIA

rare BREEDS OF THE WORLD color except white. The Tsvetnaya Bolonka is less fragile than other toy breeds. They are excellent with children, and instinctively calm and gentle with their human family.

General Appearance: Developed to be the ultimate house pet and companion, the Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a small, sturdy, balanced dog, slightly longer than tall. The breed appears disheveled due to the wavy or curly coat. He moves gracefully with the tail carried over the back or to either side. He is friendly to all and shows no sign of aggression. He is sweet, loving, in-

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telligent, and willing to please. 10 ½”. Height at withers over 11 inches is a disqualification. He is moderately boned and should never appear fine boned.

The body is slightly longer than the height at the withers, just offsquare. The ideal height is from 7” to 10 ½”. Height at withers over 11 inches is a disqualification. He is moderately boned and should never appear fine boned. The ears are down, lightly attached to the head or slightly protruding, but not short or too long.

The tail set is very important; it should be completely over the back with its tip touching the back. The mustache and beard are distinguishing characteristics of the breed being more prominent in males the females. Ideal height is from 7” to 10 ½”. Height at withers over 11 inches is a disqualification. (From the Standard of the NATBC) The standard of the Bolonka was confirmed by the Russian Kennel Federation (RKF) in 1997, and the official Russian Standard put out by the RKF is dated January of 2011.

Note – My recognition and gratitude to Ms. Candace Mogavero, and Ms. Patricia McRae from the board of the North American Tsvetnaya Bolonka Club for their priceless help regarding the photos of the Bolonkas illustrating the article.

Our dear readers can find the complete standard at the North American Tsvetnaya Bolonka Club site or at the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) breed page. *The dissolution of the Soviet Union was formally enacted on December 26, 1991, creating the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) – when the Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, the eighth and last leader of the Soviet Union, resigned, and declared his office extinct. That evening at 7:32 p.m., the Soviet flag was lowered from the Kremlin for the last time and replaced with the pre-revolutionary Russian Flag (Wikipedia) Dog News 117

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