Dog News, May 29, 2015

Dog News The Digest Volume 31, Issue 21

Of American Dogs

Brazen

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May 29, 2015

The Number One* Terrier and Number Three* Among All Breeds last weekend four shows four group firsts two best in shows one reserve best in show

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Owners Mr. Victor Malzoni, Jr. Nancy Shaw Handlers Larry Cornelius Marcelo Veras Assisted By Kasey O’Brien *The Dog News Top Ten List

Best of Breed Potomac Skye Terrier Club Judge Mrs. Christine Erickson onto Group First Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland Judge Mrs. Karen Wilson Dog News 3

Dog News Contents • May 29, 2015 10 Editorial 14 You And Your Vet By merry fitzgerald, dvm 18 Babbling: The Real Expert vs. The Besserwisser! By Geir Flyckt-pedersen 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Brace Yourself: When You Can’t See The Wood For The Trees By Andrew Brace 30 Connie’s Comments By connie vanacore 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Happy “Hap” Sutliff 42 Marxisms: Why Join A Club? By sid marx 46 Rare Breeds Of The World: Drever or Swedish Dachsbracke By agnes buchwald 50 The British Scene: U.K. Group Shows By Geoff Corish 54 Off The Leash: A ‘Feel-Good’ Photo Op That Helps Dogs And Handlers By Shaun Coen 56 Time To Get To Work By mj nelson 62 Pyr’n Around The Great Pyrenees National By karen justin 72 The Mission Circuit, AKC Poo Bags And More By Matthew H. Stander 74 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 76 Click: The Mission Circuit By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 80 Click: Badger & Janesville-Beloit Kennel Clubs By booth photography 84 Click: The Way We Were By marian mizelle 88 Letters To The Editor 92 handlers directorY • 94 subscription rates • 96 classified advertising • 98 advertising rates

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We are so pleased & proud of our Brazen & grateful when judges appreciate her exceptional qualities.

Amanda Giles, third generation of Sporting Fields, has been in the show ring since she was 4 years old.

There is a special bond between Amanda & Brazen which is a joy to see in & out of the show ring.

Brazen's amazing record from only 22 months of consistent showing: • She is the Number One* Hound & Number Seven* Among All Breeds.

• She is #1 Whippet Breed & All Breed 2014 & 2015 with over 200 Best of Breed wins including Best of Breed at Westminster 2015.

• Multiple Specialty Best of Breed wins including AWC National 2014.

• 24 All Breed Bests in Show & • 20 Reserve All Breed Bests in Show.

• 121 Group Firsts *The Dog News Top Ten List

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Owned By Barbara Call Jane Cooney - Waterhouse Dionne Butt Amanda Giles Bred By Dionne Butt & Amanda Giles Owner Handled By Amanda Giles

Thank you to all the Judges who have recognized Brazen and to all of Brazen's fans and supporters.

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Thank you to Best In Show Judges Mr. James Reynolds & Mr. Clay Coady Thank you also to Group Judges Mr. James Reynolds, Dr. Daniel Dowling, Mr. Charles Olvis & Mrs. Barbara DempseyAlderman

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Editorial AKC began to host a series of webinars to introduce the Fancy to the new AKC Marketplace site. That sounds like a good idea and hopefully these webinars will clear up exactly the type of ads that AKC THE AKC MARKETPLACE will accept in this new web site venue. There seems to be some confusion as to whether any and all dog sales will be accepted or just those for AKC bred dogs. Some people are under the impression that anyone will be allowed to advertise: doodle dogs, mills, backyard breeders, you name it!

These pages have been somewhat assured by Mark/Comm that is not the case. These pages certainly have no problem with backyard breeders being included but doodle dogs and puppy mill dogs advertised on an AKC web site is unacceptable one would think. The whole “Marketplace” situation has been a long running battle for years now between factions in Raleigh who remembered well issues raised by the fancy out of the launch of the old breeder classifieds and the “new guard” in NY who basically wanted it to be to be a free for all, take the money and ask no questions. Hopefully these webinars can shed light on exactly what sort of ads will and will not be accepted. This to waylay the fears of those who question the motives of those reputed to be so concerned with finding cash for AKC no matter the sacrifice to the standards and concepts of today and yesterday.

Whether the deal AKC entered all merchandise associated with Big Lots under the AKC Select label. For into with Big Lots to sell AKC®Select merchandise from its 1,400 stores is instance in this licensing agreement it is in keeping with AKC’s high standards the sense of these pages that dog toys, dog equipment and dog treats make or not has been called by some an oxymoron since some people do for a sensible partner with Big Lots but the creation of the AKC not hold Big Lots in “poo bags” go a bit too far. the highest of regard.

AN OXYMORON OR NOT Selective merchandise to And certainly 20 or 30 serve the dog owning and years ago these pages would have totally agreed with passionate dog lover displayed tastefully and as seen already by several those who believe AKC has lowered people who have reported back to its standards in associating its name with that of Big Lots. But time has these pages can in the long run only be helpful to AKC and its image with changed and with it people hopethe general public. But to overextend fully will broaden their outlook in this arrangement. That of course does AKC participation to “poo bags” and then lord knows what may be an over not mean that there should be a total extension of what could primarily be shift from the FAO Schwarz mentality a good form of exposure to the public of selling AKC labeled toys in that store to a total acceptance of selling at large.

Under a proposal from the Eurogroup for Animals all breeders and puppy sellers would have to be registered from 2020 if a new European animal health law is enacted in autumn of this year. This group claims that as a result of “an explosion in the illegal trading of pets over the past few years particularly from the puppy mill and puppy farmers a trade has been established based on secretive and inhumane breeding that poses health and welfare threats, not only to the animals involved, but has led to crises in dog and cat populations in many parts of the E.U. Recent reports suggest that a third of all puppies bought in Europe are believed to come from puppy farms. Even those proposing these laws admit this will not solve the problem overnight but they are hopeful Thought For The Week it will bring these shadowy practices into light. The KC The Johnny Depp drama wherein his dogs were in the UK sensibly took the given a death sentence by the Australian authoriposition that it had serious ties riveted dog lovers internationally. Agriculture concerns about all breeders Minister Barnaby Joyce set a 50-hour deadline for being registered and bethe actor’s Yorkies to be out of the country as Depp lieves that the move would failed to declare the dogs when he flew into Ausnot solve the problem at all! tralia. Either he takes his dogs back to California KC made the statement that or we are going to euthanize them said the minisa more stringent framework ter since Australia has strict biosecurity measures to needs to be developed to keep out canine diseases such as leptospirosis and tackle puppy farming and rabies. Depp it is rumored could have faced jail unscrupulous breeders but time as well but hours before the deadline fell the by registering all breeders dogs were whisked back to the States in the nick of this would likely penalize time!! An online petition was set up to save the dogs responsible breeders while and put pressure on the government but the minister having little to no effect on insisted that Pistol and Boo (the call names of the those who breed solely for Yorkies) BE BUGGERED OFF BACK TO THE UNITED money and without due conSTATES!!!! And so they were Johnny Deep’s star stacern for health and welfare. tus notwithstanding!

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EU OUT OF STEP AGAIN

WORLD DOG SHOW ENTRY

The ENCI (the Italian Kennel Club) has reported entries for the Show in Milan were close to 17,000 for the main show and 8,000 for the surrounding club shows. While final entries are not available right now it looks as though this FCI World Show will be short of the hoped for 20,000 mark. This is a fine entry considering unique circumstances faced by the show in Milan as the Russian economy and weakness of the Russian Ruble is said to have affected the entry of dogs from that country.

This is especially relevant considering that the Russian entry in Helsinki last year made up over 4,000 of the total dogs entered.

Also the ENCI took an early stand not to ask for exemption from normal tail docking and ear cropping rules thus automatically reducing the number of entries available from certain countries where these procedures are allowed. In addition the country’s native breeds were not, as at some previous world shows, given free entry fee status. Every dog entered at this year’s show had to be paid for!

This last fact comes as somewhat of a surprise to these pages since it was unknown that any freebies were given to compete at these type shows.

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You Yourvet

By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM.

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My puppy has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. What is it?

The term hydrocephalus means “water on the brain”. It is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or “water”, is found within and around the brain. CSF is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing nutrients and protection. Hydrocephalus results when the body produces too much fluid, or the fluid that is formed is prevented from draining as it normally would.

This leads to increased pressure within the skull that presses on sensitive brain tissues. Increased intracranial (within the skull) pressure can lead to permanent, irreversible brain damage and death.

The two main types of hydrocephalus in dogs are congenital (present at birth) and acquired (developing later in life). Congenital hydrocephalus is a birth defect associated with a dome-shaped skull (“apple-head”), a large, open 14 Dog News

fontanel (“soft spot”), and eyes that appear to look down (“setting sun sign”). This form of hydrocephalus is usually diagnosed when puppies are less than 4 months old. Along with the enlarged head and eye abnormalities, other signs include spastic walking, circling or falling over, and behavior changes.

Acquired hydrocephalus develops when the flow of CSF is blocked by infection, tumor or swelling. A brain tumor is the most common cause of acquired hydrocephalus. The symptoms are similar to congenital hydrocephalus and may also include head pressing, loss of vision, pacing, restlessness, and seizures.

Small, miniature, and toy breeds seem to be more often affected, as well as the brachycephalic breeds. It is important to note that not all puppies with open fontanels

(“soft spots”) will develop hydrocephalus.

Diagnosis is based on clinical signs.

Ultrasound evaluations through the open fontanel can show enlarged, open areas in the brain. CT scans or MRIs of the brain can be used to diagnose hydrocephalus.

Electroencephalography (EEG) involves connecting electrical sensors onto the head and may also be used in diagnosing this condition.

The goal of treatment is to reduce CSF production and inflammation. Corticosteroids such as prednisone are used. In more severe cases, anti-seizure medications may be needed.

Other medications such as diuretics and vasodilators may benefit affected dogs. Some specialty veterinary hospitals or universities may be able to surgically place a shunt, or tube, that allows the fluid to drain from the brain to the abdomen. In cases treated early, success rates as high as 80% are reported, but there are considerable risks and potential complications.

In cases of acquired hydrocephalus, treatment is directed at treating the underlying cause. This can range from medication to surgery to radiation therapy.

Hydrocephalus is a serious, life-threatening condition. The prognosis depends on the severity of the condition and the length of time it has been present. The hydrocephalic dog typically has a very limited life span. Few dogs with this condition live past 2 years of age.

Can my dog get rabies from a rabbit?

Rabbits rarely get rabies and have not been known to cause rabies in humans or dogs in the United States. This is also true of rodents, including squirrels, chipmunks, rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, and guinea pigs. Squirrels may suffer from the fatal roundworm brain parasite, which causes signs that look exactly like rabies.

Rabies is a Lyssavirus that affects the central nervous system in mammals. It is transmitted through the saliva a few days before death when the rabid animal “sheds” the virus. Rabies is not passed through the blood, urine, or feces of an infected animal. It is not spread through the air.

The rabies virus cannot go through unbroken skin. It is passed to people and animals by a bite from a rabid animal or possibly through scratches, abrasions, and open wounds that have contact with the saliva or brain tissue of a rabid animal. The rabies virus does not live long when exposed to open air. It can only survive in saliva and dies when the animal’s saliva dries up.

Any warm-blooded mammal can carry or contract rabies, but the primary carriers in North America are raccoons, skunks, bats, foxes and coyotes. Because rabies affects the nervous system, most rabid animals behave abnormally, such as appearing agitated, wobbly, circling, acting disoriented, or drooling excessively.

If you handle a pet that has been in a fight with a potentially rabid animal, take precautions,

such as wearing gloves to keep any still-fresh saliva from getting into an open wound. Seek medical advice from your veterinarian immediately. If you have been bitten, contact your doctor immediately, Even dogs that have been vaccinated against rabies should get a booster following potential exposure. If possible, the wild animal should be captured and tested for rabies. Unless you can do it without risking getting bitten, call animal control professionals for assistance. It is important to have your dogs vaccinated and protected against rabies!

What is a “swimmer” puppy?

The term “swimmer” is used to describe a puppy with a flattened ribcage that paddles his legs like a turtle and is unable to stand.

Puppies normally begin to stand at 14 days and have a somewhat steady gait by 3 weeks of age. As a result of weak muscles, swimmers are unable to stand at the normal age.

The condition is caused by a weakness of the adductor muscles that pull the legs together. The hind legs are usually more severely affected. The disease is more likely to occur in overweight and heavyboned puppies. It is unknown if the condition is hereditary. One theory is that puppies are affected by a viral or fungal infection while in the mother’s uterus that results in abnormal development of the adductor muscles. A dietary deficiency is also thought to be a cause.

Diagnosis is made by physical

examination.

The chest is markedly compressed top to bottom and all 4 legs are splayed out to the side. As the ribs bow out, pressure on the heart and lungs increases and the puppies may have trouble breathing. Many swimmer puppies die from aspiration pneumonia as a result of inhaling regurgitated milk.

Slippery surfaces may worsen the condition. Swimmer puppies need non-slip surfaces that provide good traction, such as indoor-outdoor carpeting.

Physical therapy is important for a successful recovery. The puppies should be rolled like dough between your hands several times a day and held in a standing position.

Making a sling that can support the puppy in a standing position for longer periods is helpful.

Actual swimming in water when suspended in a sling has been shown to speed improvement.

Puppies should be encouraged to sleep on their side. Some sources report that hobbles made from tape and placed from hock to hock or elbow to elbow (like shackles) force the puppy to sleep on their side. It also keeps their legs underneath them when they stand. Other sources report less success with this method, but it is certainly worth trying.

Hopefully, as the puppy grows, the adductor muscles strengthen and the condition corrects itself. Puppies should not become overweight, as this contributes to the leg weakness.

If treated early, most swimmer puppies will develop normal function in their legs by 8 weeks of age.

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THE REAL EXPERT VS THE BESSERWISSER! I suppose the German word Besserwisser is as well known in the US as in the rest of the well-informed world? In case not: it describes a person who considers him/ herself able to answer any question better than anyone else.

By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

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nd whether you believe it or not: I have at times been described as one of those!! Totally undeserved of course. In my opinion that is - as I would never claim to have all the answers. Well, just most of them.

I find it so interesting that after some 55 plus years involved with Fox Terriers, other terrier breeds, English Cockers and some 35 years with Greyhounds and Whippets I frequently meet people who consider themselves having so much better understanding of these breeds than I do.

Whether their backgrounds are in Toys, Working, Non Sporting or any breed from any group. They have all read the standards, which has given them a complete and full understanding of the different breeds. And have of course gone through the procedure of ringside mentoring, breed seminar plus the open book test! (I have actually observed people sleeping through some seminars, but still been given a certificate of attendance!)

And I do admire some for their selfbelief and confidence, but at the same time those virtues can be very destructive if they are not justified and reflecting the truth.

Naturally I accept that we see things and breeds differently, but basic type should be a prerequisite!

My recent visit to Crufts really made me think of the different picture we see here. Walking from breed ring to breed ring watching many breeders with loads of experience judging- and if not so called breed experts- judges with extensive judging experience in the breeds concerned. In some breed with a few hundred entries.

Then a visit a few weeks later to a fairly sizeable show in this country, judges mainly without personal experience, and I suspect in some cases real interest, in many of the breeds they judged - and entries of course in most cases only a small percentage of what we saw in Birmingham or we will see

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at any major all breed show in the UK. I keep mentioning that in days gone by the Brits exported their best dogs that became big winners in the US and other countries, then for some reason they were able to breed new top class animals from what they had left. And when a new Superstar was wanted, Britain was still the place to go “hunting”.

I could mention a large number of exports to this country as well as the rest of the world that became big winners in their new environment, but who had a very unimpressive show record in the UK. Many overseas buyers benefitted from the fact that breed specific and to a specialist important flaws which to the genuine breeders were considered serious shortcomings, were often overlooked by judges in other countries as long as movement and showmanship were there.

One of my most successful English Cockers only had a mediocre show record in the UK (well he did win a lot under all-rounders, including many Open Show Bests) due to a slightly high tail carriage when he got excited. Just above the backline. But in my country judges considered that a minor issue and he was top sporting dog one year.

Another male we purchased was shunned by all breeders as he once had growled at another dog in the ring- and hence the owner knew that he would stand no chance to do well in the UK, so he came to Scandinavia where he proved to be a “pussycat”. As sweet as they come.

And of course in some breeds uneven head markings immediately classified a dog as a pet, regardless of other qualities. And for instance, in English Cockers any lemon roan male was considered no good, considered a feminine color- and some breeders went as far as including orange and white or roan males.

The exhibitor knew all their judges,

their likes and dislikes, as they were nearly all breeders and if they were not, their interest and experience was of a level that made the breed clubs accept them.

And this is of course an important part of the equation, that in the UK you would normally have to receive the breed club’s blessing prior to even start judging a breed although the KC’s judges subcommittee and even General Committee have overruled many irrational and stupid decisions made by these clubs – as well as in some cases ignored their rejection of certain VIPs. In my opinion the breed clubs have much greater influence over who is judging their breeds than in any other country, but that is of course due to the fact that so many breeds are shown, compared to here, in huge numbers.

Watching breed judging at any UK championship in a breed where you have some interest and know the judge, you normally know what he/she is looking for. Pet hates regarding faults and in some cases over emphasis on other parts.

Very often you find that placings are very surprising, even shocking, what you think this person would love taken into consideration the type he /she shows himself is frequently far off the mark.

Face fact, many breeders are showing what they are producing- and many times they don’t even like them, but hope someone else will. And often they do.

For those of us involved with any terrier breed, eye color, shape and expression are of huge importance! In some breeds like all my own large, light eyes are serious defects that would normally be sufficient to grade an otherwise nice specimen a 2nd in quality and thus not eligible to compete for the Challenge certificate on the day. It seriously pains me when judges – not only over here- but also at European shows ignore this completely.

And of course it disturbs me when a judge at an outside show in sunshine decides to judge eyes and expression wearing sunglasses. I think that is banned in most countries, but should also be included as a rule over here. Much more important as I see it than wearing a jacket, tie and a tiepin!

Of course every breed expert in action at Crufts or any other UK show doesn’t necessarily impress you. Often they only judge once in a blue moon – and their lack of routine at times causes confusion when faced with a huge entry and huge classes, but the end result is normally a typical representative of the respective breed. That breed type in many

“I could mention a few breeds where, if the world were ruled by specialists only, the focus would be on features that not always concur with today’s demand about fit for function!” cases takes precedence over movement is of course another story, but breed type in itself (which I in many cases think should include movement) is of prime importance.

Like everywhere in the world there is talk about favors, friendship, exchange of wins , etc., etc., but that has been talked about since beginning of time.

True or not? Of course at times, but I hope mostly caused by paranoid, losing competitors.

So at this mentioned show I attended over here I watched a couple of really excellent breed judges (well, if they agree with me they have to be????) while I observed others making criminal decisions.

Some time ago I questioned if a decision made by a judge with regular status should be scrutinized, hoping that the system would eliminate “bad eggs” before they reached that stage.

I changed my opinion this very day!

I think we all should be “under observation” with regular intervals and breed clubs as well as breeders and exhibitors should be given a chance to voice an opinion.

Numerically small breeds- not to mention new breeds- which do not make it possible to hire an expert are in my opinion in the “danger zone” and

might be moving in a totally different direction at this very crucial stage in their introduction.

I hate to repeat the expression, but when ignorance is allowed to create fashion horrible things might happen.

And I think it has already happened to some breeds, which has seen a complete transformation from its origin since coming to this country.

Must admit, shamefully, that I think in some cases it is improvement, but also understand that breeders in the country of origin are up in arms over what is happening over here.

So then, what would the ideal world look like?

I could mention a few breeds where, if the world were ruled by specialists only, the focus would be on features that not always concur with today’s demand about fit for function!

I have had discussions with terrier breeders in years gone by who urged that it was of little or no importance how the dog moves, as it in no way affected the dog’s hunting ability. So true, but most of these dogs also fill other roles, not only as hopefully healthy family pets, but being active in so many different ways. And as long as the WFT and even other standards say: “Movement is the true test of conformation.” There is no way this could be ignored.

Interested and well informed all rounders will in my opinion always have an important role to play to keep breeds healthy. By all rounders I don’t necessarily mean judges licensed to judge all breeds, but judges with a background in a variety of breeds where movement and soundness is required to go hand in hand.

Must admit that I have the utmost respect for those hundreds of all breeds judges we have in the world today, but at the same time I just wonder how many of them with hands on heart can say they feel confident and competent to deal with them all.

In my opinion there are scary signs that we are moving further and further away from breeds’ specific features.

If you can overlook lack of important features that makes each breed so special we will certainly be heading for more generic breeds.

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Question of the week

By Matthew H. Stander

AKC and BIG LOTS have recently entered into an agreement whereby AKC®Select Merchandise is to be sold at BIG LOT stores countrywide.

See this link for confirmation of this fact: http://www.retailingtoday.com/article/ big-lots-launch-akc-pets-line?utm_term=RT170635&utm_source=MagnetMail&utm_ medium=subject&utm_term=Retailing%20Today%20Daily%20Edition%20 5%2F20%2F15&utm_content=RT%2DNLE%2DRT%2DAM%2D5%2D20%2D15 as well as the Internet AKC/Big Lots.

The Question For This Week is: DO YOU BELIEVE THIS IS THE SORT OF IMAGE AKC SHOULD BE PROJECTING? Rosalind Kramer I have not opened this yet...but holy mackerel.

Terry Stacy It seems like a great way to get the AKC name to the public and gain some revenue. I have never been to a Big Lots store but will hope to go to one now.

Johnny Shoemaker I have actually shopped at BIG LOTS in the past week here in Las Vegas and saw the AKC display.

I think it is a great idea as it is getting the AKC name and LOGO out to the general public. Many people shop at BIG LOTS and I am sure most of them have dogs. I actually bought a few of the things they had for sale. The products were nicely packaged and the display was great. Now the AKC needs to work with more businesses to get the name out and hopefully those stores will include the AKC products in their advertisements as the AKC seems not to be able to promote the AKC name so we need all the help we can get.

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Romana Arnold Although I am in favor of AKC seeking marketing opportunities for their merchandise, I don’t think an alliance with BIG LOT Stores would enhance the image of AKC.

Judy Colan Job Lot has been selling AKC merchandise for a few years. The fact that Big Lots appears to be extolling the virtues of AKC is a good thing in my opinion.

Sylvia Donahey Twenty years ago, I would have thought this was demeaning to the American Kennel Club and its standards and traditions. But in 2015, it’s a different world out there! AKC needs to have its presence felt everywhere and reach people it may ordinarily miss. I see it as a win-win situation.

“FANCY” THIS!

GCH. SERENDIDA AND SIKORA’S FANTASIA Makes her debut with Jorge and Susie Olivera in Albuquerque and Durango with Three Group Placements.

Thank you Judges Ms. Molly Martin, Mr. Sidney Marx, & Mrs. Barbara D. Alderman Breeders

Serendida Ibizans Jim and Susan St. John Brown Owners

Star K’s Mile Hi Show Dogs Richard & J-Linda Stark

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When You Can’t See The Wood for The Trees

By Andrew Brace

A while back I remember reading a fascinating interview with Astrid Giercksky, breeder of the fabulous Topscore Poodles. For those who have never had the good fortune to meet Astrid, she lives in Norway and has dedicated her life to Poodles. She is something of a bohemian, a free spirit, and a true artist. She breeds and presents Poodles with apparent genius, and is one of the most genuine animal lovers I have ever known.

Astrid is uniquely gifted, and knowing her as well as I do, I knew that anything she had to say in an interview would be worth reading.

I once remember judging a show for the Norwegian Poodle Club and when it came to Best in Show four dogs came in to compete (remember with FCI there are four sizes of Poodles) with four different handlers. Astrid was handling the Miniature but she had bred the other

three and either sold or coowned them! She is something special and it is Poodles’ loss that she is not as active as she once was.

But back to the interview ….

Astrid spoke frankly and eloquently of her early days with the Poodle breed, and how she was initially obsessed with details … getting the perfect eye-shape, just the right chiselling, perfecting this angle and that angle, ensuring ear leathers were sufficiently long, but had never realised the importance of that overall picture. She recalls how all that

changed when she was asked to trim a dog that had several obvious faults, but whose overall “look” and carriage took her breath away, causing her to totally rethink her philosophy.

Whilst we should never forget those individual details, the breed points that all help to construct breed type, the overall appearance has to be paramount, whatever the breed. To quote the great Sabella “Does it scream its breed?” Some faults will be carried easily by those dogs who do; yet other dogs who may be blessed with very correct individual bits and pieces simply do not add up to a typical whole. The simple reason for this is that it is not the excellence of those individual points that establish a dog’s merit, but the way those points relate to each other and also the way a dog holds and carries itself. It is no good having all the contributing factors if Continued on page 58

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By Connie Vanacore

It has been way too long since this column has appeared. Not the responsibility of our patient publishers at Dog News to prod me out of the seasonal doldrums.

However, with Spring glorifying every tree and branch, squirrels busily gobbling up amazing amounts of bird feed, and the grass literally growing like weeds, there are no more excuses for lethargy.

Over the past few months we have been visited by all sorts of creatures, some welcome, some not-so-much. We have had a nightly raccoon visitor at the bird feeder that must be feeding a family nearby as he climbs up the porch fence, digs into the stash and scampers away, cheeks bulging. We had a young black bear on the deck, but with our loud and discouraging noises he went over the wall and fortunately found dinner elsewhere. Since we no longer have a guardian dog to warn off visitors, we are on our own. And, no, we do not plan to add a new member to the family, as much as we would

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like to. There comes a time when good sense tells us that we would not be doing a favor to ourselves or to any beloved pet that we would cherish in our home.

It is a constant source of consideration, but the days of puppyhood, or even rescuing a dog in need of a good home, is not a good option for any creature that we would embrace.

We enjoyed so many happy years of sharing our lives with pets that we made the decision when our last companion left us that we could not in good faith bring someone new into our home. We don’t talk about it much, but the presence of generations of companions is always around us.

Pictures on the wall or in frames on tables and desks, leads and collars hanging in familiar places, even a large-size crate in the kitchen, serve as reminders of our rich and joyful days with dogs.

Our dogs taught us so much about life and caring for others and for each other that they are always with us in spirit. Each generation taught us something about living a thoughtful life. We brought our children up with dogs. They

all have their own pets now.

Of course, we tried to instill our own ways of raising dogs and children into the next generation, and we do have a few who we think have followed in the family traditions.

It is never the same, though, is it? When you turn over the reins to the next generation you have to hope that they have learned what you have tried to teach them.

In our lives, dogs have always played a major role.

My grandfather gave me my first dog when I was two years old, living in New York City. He was bought from a street vendor and became a long-lived character that was comfortable visiting the grandparents several blocks away. In those days, it was not uncommon for the doorman to let “Piccolo” out for a walk and have my grandfather call a little while later to announce that he had arrived at their house. Of course, someone had to fetch him home, but that was always part of the deal.

My first dog show was one that my mother took me to, with Piccolo. It was a pet show held at Bloomingdale’s Department store. Piccolo was bathed and brushed and off we went. I think we won a ribbon that day, but little

did we know that would be the start of a lifelong career in dogs. There were intermissions and interruptions in the generations that followed, but the first thing that my husband, Fred, and I did when we married and moved to the country was to buy a dog. So began our lives with our first Irish Setter, appropriately named Shannon!

We were fortunate to have as neighbors one of the top professional handlers in the country, Harold Correll.

He became our mentor and guide and although Shannon never became a star, it was through him that my involvement in dogs became a lifelong passion.

It is easier now, of course, not to have to be concerned about the responsibilities that dog ownership brings, but there is no doubt that I miss my faithful companions.

Each one was a distinctive character. The boys were always more affectionate and loving than the girls. No surprise there! But the girls loved Fred and the boys loved me and that was a good arrangement for everyone.

Through the world of dogs I made my dearest friends and was introduced to some of the great “dog people” I have known. Some have now gone, but the remembrances they brought remain as treasures. I can’t imagine what my life would have been with the experiences, the adventures, the travels, the joys and the heartaches that life with dogs has given to me.

Not everyone should

have a dog, but anyone who cares deserves the privilege at least once in their lives of being loved by a dog. Or two…or any many as your heart can hold!

Practical Matters The responsibilities of owning a dog go on forever, as we know. It is time to think about the joys of summer, as well as the responsibilities to our animals. Let’s have a summer in which the loudspeaker at any show is NOT heard summoning an owner that there is a dog in a car with the windows up; and in distress. Let’s remember that the sun really does not revolve around us and that you might have to move your car as the day wears on and the temperature rises. And heaven forbid you might have to pack up your gear early and go home if the heat, and especially the humidity, becomes unbearable. It’s good to remember that your dog is still wearing its fur coat while you are shirtless and sleeveless!

Depending on what kind of a winter it has been where you live, it is time to stock up on flea and tick preventatives. From first bite to first frost it is much easier to prevent critters from attacking your pets and your homes than to get rid of them once they invade the premises.

AKC has been making a good faith effort to keep dog owners informed about goings-on in the dog show world, but this writer finds their PR people woefully deficient in keeping in touch with some of their constituents who are no longer ac-

tively campaigning on the trail every weekend. This is not a new gripe by this writer, but it might bear repeating to those responsible for spreading the news about the good things AKC does for all dogs, not only those in the inner and immediate circles of show/trial/ breeders. Since there is no longer one convenient source of information for people to go to, it becomes increasingly difficult for clubs to inform the public of upcoming events and for exhibitors to find what they are looking for.

I may be the only voice in the wilderness crying for a light in the darkness, but I really miss The Gazette, where whatever you needed to know was there for the reading.

The Gazette went from a skinny mailing to a weighty and interesting enterprise for AKC to nothing in a very short time. Not even a brief message on the Internet to remind people that there is information somewhere, if they care to look for it, though the AKC website is particularly unhelpful in that regard. Oh, well!

I am sure there are many readers who are anxious to take the time to scroll around the web to find whatever they are looking for. Though I suspect that by the time they get to that point, they go on to more enjoyable occupations.

Time to get out in the sun and enjoy a spectacular weekend.

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Central Wyoming Kennel Club - Friday Akita GCH. Mojo’s Continuation Of A Myth Judge Mr. Nelson R Huber Owner S Borrmann Handler Beep Lee

Pontiac Kennel Club - Thursday Holland Michigan Kennel Club - Friday Boston Terrier GCh. Sabes Simply Invincible Judge Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy Judge Mrs. Patricia Hess Owners Joe & Carla Sanchez & Sharon Saberton Handler Jorge Olivera

Langley Kennel Club – Saturday Virginia Beach Kennel Club - Sunday Skye Terrier Ch. Cragsmoor Goodtime Charlie Judge Mr. Pete Dawkins Judge Mr. Rodner Herner Owners Victor Malzoni, Jr. & Nancy Shaw Handler Larry Cornelius

Hangtown Kennel Club Of Placerville CA - Saturday Miniature Schnauzer GCH. Allaruth Carmel Still Kidding V Sole Baye Judge Dr. Steve Keating Owners Yvonne B. Phelps & Ruth Ziegler & Carma Ewer Handler Bergit Kabel

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Hendersonville Kennel Club - Saturday Spartanburg Kennel Club - Sunday & Monday German Shepherd Dog GCH. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It v. Kenlyn Judge Mrs. Paula Nykiel Judge Ms. Linda Robey Judge Mr. Robert Ennis Owners Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handlers Kent Boyles Hangtown Kennel Club of Placerville CA - Sunday Kennel Club of the California Sierra - Monday Norwegian Elkhound GCh. Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight Judge Mrs. Judy Webb Judge Mr. Steven D. Gladstone Owner & Handler Patricia V. Trotter

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Henry “Hap” Sutliff

BORN: SAN MATEO, CA RESIDES: PEBBLE BEACH, CA MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: LEO

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

My mother had Sealyhams for years before we started showing them. We showed our first bitch in July, 1963, under Percy Roberts at a show in Asheville, NC, and she went RWB.

How difficult was it to finish your first dog’s championship?

(Laughing) It was really easy, because a professional handler did it! However, I was soon able to get the job done.

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

Bichon Frise.

Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be?

Dorothy Macdonald, because I truly admire her knowledge and wisdom; also the way she has shared her mentoring skills with so many of us in dogs.

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

How much time do you have?

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

In recent years, only about 10 shows. Of course Del Monte is a favorite because I am president of the club and encourage all to come to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for our cool shows in July. Like every terrier person, I live for Montgomery County and Great Western.

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

Eddie Boyes.

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

A new litter of puppies.

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

Good sportsmanship and civility. And those who pay special attention to the needs of their dogs.

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

Well happiness begins at home, so I would like to invite friends I truly enjoy who live relatively close.

Jean Heath, Dottie Macdonald, Connie Clark, Susie Atherton, and several others who fit the bill.

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here is no denying that the dogs are the best part of a dog show. Most of the problems that arise are because people are involved.

Unfortunately sometimes people are necessary to move forward with our dogs. And what do you get when you add a bunch of people together that have a common interest? A Club! I am a member of a few dog clubs, and I am the AKC Delegate for my all-breed club. To be honest, for most people, attending meetings and working on various committees can be time-consuming,

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dog’s stories and brags.

Many clubs also have holiday dinners and other social get-togethers.

Another reason for joining a club is the opportunity to learn. I would think every club has at least a few members who are experienced, successful members of our “dog community.” There is the chance for many to learn from these people. I have found that most of the knowledgeable “dog people” are happy to be mentors to the newer, less experienced club

Why Join A Club? and not always appreciated.

So, why do we do this?

A wonderful friend of mine asked me this question because she wondered why many people in a club requested to receive their newsletter in hard copy rather than digitally, even though many of them utilized their e-mails for most things.

She was told that some people feel that the newsletter is “all they get for being a member.”

So, there’s our topic: Why Join a Club?

As I have stated before, dog shows are no longer solely held for the purpose of evaluating breeding stock. A good portion of the reasons that people attend dog shows now are social. Many of our friendships have been formed because of our mutual interest in, and love for, our dogs.

Often, these friendships last a lifetime, and that is a great thing. A dog club is an extension of this aspect of our “dog family.” So one reason people join clubs is the social aspect. It is an opportunity to share your 42 Dog News

members and exhibitors, but they have to be asked.

Very few people will approach someone and say, “Hey, I would like to help you to learn how to have more success and enjoyment with your dogs. Of course, you would need to listen to me.” On the other side of this coin, those who could be mentors need to share their experiences and help others. I can tell you from experience, that it is extremely gratifying to work with someone and her dog, and then see her achieve a degree of success. The more successful clubs make use of - and respect - their knowledgeable members. As the newer members learn from the more senior ones, they soon become ready to help others in return - and so our sport and camaraderie is shared. One aspect that clubs need to get better at is finding ways to get our Juniors involved. The experience will be good for

them, and soon they will be the leaders of “the fancy.”

Here’s a thought: what if we turned the question around and asked, “What can I contribute to our club?” For many people - myself included our dogs and our activities with them have been a significant part of my life. My dogs have given me opportunities to travel the world and meet dozens of people who have had a positive impact on my life. A primary reason I decided to become a judge was to “give back” to this sport - and the dogs - that I love. It is also the reason I serve as an AKC Delegate. And it should be a reason for you to be an active member of your club.

The high point of the year for most clubs is holding their annual show. This gives each member the opportunity to participate and learn more about holding an event like your dog show. Although there is a lot of work involved - probably more than people realize - it can be enjoyable and result in a great sense of teamwork and achievement. Unfortunately, however, the twenty/eighty rule almost always applies here. In most clubs, eighty percent of the work is done by twenty percent of the membership. There is a real opportunity here to be a full participant member.

Clubs are always looking for members to steward at the show. This is a great way to watch and learn your breed and others, and also to observe a judge’s procedure up close. It is a great way to learn on the front-line.

If you are a member of an all-breed club, the more you participate, the more you will get out of it. Many clubs offer periodic “programs,” such as talks by Veterinar-

ians, judges, massage therapists, and others who would be of interest to dog lovers. Some local specialty breed clubs also have opportunities for an active member. Working with other fellow-breed owners to put on a successful specialty show adds to the camaraderie and success of the club. Being a member of your breed’s Parent Club gives you an opportunity to work at the National Specialty. Most Parent Clubs also have the membership submit names and vote on judges for their National Specialty.

Of course, there are also performance clubs such as obedience, agility, and other activities, and they need active members.

This is a very tenuous time for our sport. We are, of course, being attacked by the fanatics who have no idea what we are really about while they are in it for a money grab. It is not popular now to “buy from a breeder,” and this has led to a terrible decline in registrations. Conformation entries are down, and clubs are struggling to survive. How do we fight back to preserve the sport and the dogs we love? Get Active! Join a club. Help your club to be a good member of the community. Support our Juniors. Help make your show the one that exhibitors want to enter again and again.

What happens if you don’t get involved? Apathy is a sure killer. You don’t want to look back a few years from now and have to say, “I have met the enemy and it is us!”

What do you think?

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rare BREEDS OF THE WORLD

By Agnes Buchwald

Life only demands from you the strength that you possess. Only one feat is possible; not to run away.

— Dag Hammarskjold

Swedish Diplomat

The Swedish Kingdom or Sverige (meaning Our Kingdom) is one of the homelands of the Goths, the Suevirs and the Norse (Vikings), who all trace their origins back to Sweden. In the 9th and 10th centuries Swedish Vikings invaded and settled in parts of Western Europe going as far as Constantinople and the Caspian Sea. They founded the first kingdom of Russia and all the tsars of Russia until the last one, Nicholas II, were Swedish Viking descendants. (Encyclopedia.com).

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the Constitutional Monarchy of Sweden, which is one of the oldest monarchies in the world. It dates back a thousand years and includes 11 dynasties including the current one, House of Bernadotte. The capital and largest city is Stockholm. The country’s total area is of 450,295 km2, the population in accord of the 2015 census is an estimated 9,760,142.

Before travelling through the country I went over the list of the great Swedish personalities and picked out some people who are universally known. As I always say - there are hundreds of others but take a look at the names listed here. In the movies: Greta Garbo, Ingrid Bergman and Max von Sydow. The Second Secretary General of the United Nations, author, diplomat, and economist Dag Hammarskjold (President John F. Kennedy declared Hammarskjold “Before travelling the greatest statesman of through the country the century). In Science: Alfred Bernhard Nobel I went over the list (Swedish chemist, engi- of the great Swedneer, innovator, armament ish personalities and manufacturer, and inventor of dynamite, 1866). picked out some His fortune was donated people who are unito establish the Nobel

versally known.”

Prize. Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician. He founded the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory and created the Celsius temperature scale, which bears his name. In sports: Bjorn Borg, tennis player, and for music lovers: the eternal ABBA, the unforgettable Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 was the fourth-best selling music act in history, after Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Michael Jackson. At one point, ABBA was second only to Volvo as Sweden’s biggest export earner. The group broke up in 1983.

In A.D. 1000 the “modern” history of Sweden began with the coronation of Olof Skotkonung the country’s first Christian king, and marked the fall of the Vikings’ domination over the country. King Olof prohibited all pagan worshiping in Sweden. In 1397, Danish Queen Margrete I formed the Union of Kalmar, uniting Sweden, Denmark and Norway under the same banner. However the

constant tension and fight between Swedes and Danes had come to end when King Christian II of Denmark invaded Sweden (this invasion is known as the “Stockholm Bloodbath.”) after this criminal action Sweden decided to leave the Union (1523).

In the following centuries Sweden became Europe’s main producer and supplier of iron, copper, and timber.

In the 19th Century the industrialization and urbanization of the country had grown enormously followed by the high development of the middle class.

Sweden, despite being one of the world’s greatest producers of weapons, has not participated in any war including both 1st and 2nd World Wars, the government’s main focus was concentrated on the inhabitants’ better welfare and higher life standard. However around the seventies the economy began to decline and the currency (Swedish Krona) was devaluated. Many companies went bankrupt, and finally the government implemented strong rules stabilizing the economy. In 1995, Sweden joined the European Union, and since then, the country has seen an enormous improvement.

The Swedish population voted against the proposition of adopting the Euro as the country’s official currency.

A very few interesting facts to know about Sweden (besides the worldwide known IKEA furniture stores) is

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that the Swedish three-point seatbelt (which has saved million of lives) was launched by Volvo in 1959 and is found in one billion vehicles worldwide.

The Nobel Prize currently of about US$1.2 million has been awarded every year since 1901 in Stockholm. I learned that Sweden legalized gay sex in 1944, and it was the first country in the world (1972) to allow for the legal change of gender identity. Born in 1701 Carl von Linné, née Carl Linnaeus, is one of Sweden’s revered scientists, famous for introducing the nomenclature that enabled plants and animals to be consistently classified into families. Linnaeus also invented the word Homo sapiens. The pacemaker, ultrasound, marine propeller, refrigerator, and computer mouse were invented by one of the many Swedish geniuses.

Visiting Sweden the tourists who do not mind to face the gelid temperature, can observe one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena. There is nothing comparable to the show of Northern Lights (the Aurora Borealis) with its color changing lights painting the firmament from October to March, which many times (depending the weather) can be seen in northern Sweden. Also a unique experience is the visit to the natural igloos sculptured by the frozen waters of Sweden’s strongest waterfall located along the edge of Lake Skabram. And please, do a favor to yourself tasting the flavors of the smoked fishes of the Swedish Smorgasbord.

No matter where you go there is an enormous population of deer all around the country, therefore the hunters need an appropriate and powerful hunting dog. Continued on page 86

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UK GROUP SHOWS With Crufts over for another year it was time to get started with the ‘real’ dog shows and for the UK that means the group shows. And first off is The Hound Association of Scotland.

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know I continually complain about the weather over here but this show used to be held outside on the east coast of Scotland, never really that warm in the middle of summer!

Now though they have moved the venue to the one used by The Scottish Kennel Club and situated, literally, alongside Edinburgh Airport. It attracted an entry of 793 dogs and of course it was Whippets that drew the largest entry of 154 dogs. It was the task of Ken Sinclair to decide BIS. Ken, of course, is originally from Scotland and known worldwide for his Araki Tibetan Terriers and of course the equally famous Ch Araki Fabulous Willy, which was BIS at Crufts some years ago.

His choice was the Petit BGV Ch Soletrader Annie Mac, a daughter of the famous ‘Jilly’ Ch Soletrader Peek A Boo. ‘Annie Mac’ is co-owned

by Sara Robertson, Wendy Doherty from Canada and Ron and Debbie Scott from the USA. Sara and husband Gavin have produced some wonderful dogs from their kennel down near London and this bitch is the third generation to top this show. At the same time as ‘Annie’ was winning BIS, the news came through that another they had bred had just been awarded BIS at the PBGV Nationals in the USA. Second BIS was the black and silver Afghan Garamond Juniperberry owned by Roberta Hall and yet another top kennel was third BIS with Zena Thorn Andrews’s Mini Wire Haired Dachshund Ch Drakesleat Scent Sybil. The top cc

winner in the hound group for 2014 and has 23 cc’s to her credit.

The next weekend we all moved south, and to the Midlands area for The UK Toy dog Ch Show. Stafford is well used now by various societies as it caters for everyone’s needs, and it’s dry!! Unlike the hounds, the toy dogs only have one group ch show a year and they certainly came out in force with an entry of 2,113 dogs. Pugs topped the list with 220 dogs. BIS this year judges by long time toy dog expert Val Blore of Movalian fame. Val

originally started with Maltese and then moved to Chinese Crested. Val will judge the toy group at Crufts in 2016. Her choice for BIS was the top toy for 2014 and number three all breeds, the Long Coat Chihuahua Ch Hollyel Topaz Chancer owned by Lesley Adams. He is royally bred by Ch/Int/Jap/ Dutch/Bel/Ger Lux Ch Peregrine Jap Cup O Gold ex Ch Hollyel Topaz Angel. He was BIS all breed at South Wales last year and reserve BIS at the Border Union as well.

Reserve best in show went to the delightful Papillon Ch Gleniren Shootin Starmaker Sunshoo, owned by Irene and her son Glen Robb. This is another kennel that has also pro-

duced some lovely Paps over the years.

Just before the best of breed winners entered the ring, there was time for a special presentation. At Crufts this year there was a photograph taken of 12-year-old Ryan Ross and his English Toy Terrier (Pepsi) winning group 3. This picture then went viral after the event as a real highlight of the show, showing a great bond between owner and dog and a true moment of elation. So the person who took the photo decided to give Ryan a copy of it to congratulate him on his true sportsmanship shown at Crufts as a permanent reminder of his achievement. The cheers nearly brought the house down!!

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e could have all camped out at this venue, as the next weekend was, for me, one of the best shows of the year, The National Terrier. This is a show that really buzzes from morning till night. This has always been a good old-fashioned show, and l mean that in the nicest sense. At the helm is Maureen Micklethwaite. Maureen is a long-time Scottie breeder, her Gleneckers were a force to be reckoned with. Like her Scotties Maureen and a no nonsense person who says it as it is. 1,329 dogs were on show with a border taking over the Staffs entry with 172 dogs. As is often the case at this show we get exhibitors from across the Channel and in Irish terriers in was Hans and Karina Gruettner who did the double, so their journey was certainly worthwhile. They have been coming to this show since 1980.

It was great to finally meet Julie Seaton from the USA. I have been handling her top Australian Terrier Ch/Am Ch Gr Ch Temora Ri Diercc, now owned by Zane Smith. She must have been delighted to see him do so well. The best in show judge for this was a face everyone knows for her famous Ragus Norwich and Norfolk Terrier, Lesley Crawley. Lesley also has had success in Borders and Australians too in co-ownership with her late husband Michael. She really had a star studded line-up but nothing could lower the colors of the famous (King). I’m talking of course of the Wire FT Ch Kingarthur van Foliny Home, owned by breeders Rony de Munter and Dieny Ulterwijk from Belgium, along with Victor Malzoni from Brazil. Mr Malzoni subsequently bought last year’s winner and also co-owned the 2012 winner. King has won a group and group 2 this year at Crufts, BIS3 at the World Show, BIS at the European Winners Show and much more. On the day he looked stunning and well worthy of his award. He was closely followed though by Colin Hall and Lucy Ellis’ Border Terrier Ch Brackenfell Bok To Bach, which was group 3 at Crufts this year. He is their first champion from their first ever litter!!

Group 3 is the ever popular Mini Bull Ch/*Ir ch Grasco’s Honkey Tonky, owned by Moreno Scotton from Italy and living with and handled by Ger Cox from Ireland. He has two BIS’s in Ireland including the prestigious Celtic Winners show. Group 4 was also from Ireland and was the Kerry Blue male Ir Ch Dalstare Il Divo owned by Richard Dalton, handler Philip O’Brien and Jarka Poulova. This was his first UK show, he is another with a BIS in Ireland and also won the Champion of Champion’s competition.

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any of this past weekend’s Memorial Day celebrations and remembrances included acknowledgement of the canine’s role in military operations.

It seems that veterans have been increasingly seeking proper recognition of the dog as a solider, protector, friend and savior but sadly, after the parades and services are over and the flags come down, the support for these intentions often fade quickly. But this year there is reason to remain hopeful that military dogs will get their due and perhaps more importantly, that they will return home after their service ends and they will be simply and deservedly reunited with their handlers.

On Memorial Day, Senator Charles Schumer (D - NY) stood alongside Marine Captain Jason Haag, who served three tours of combat duty across Iraq and Afghanistan, and his service dog Axel, and pushed for a critical provision that is currently part of the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act that would authorize military dogs to return to the U.S. after their service ends. Current law doesn’t guarantee that these dogs can return home with their handlers.

The highly trained dogs are considered pieces of equipment, like weapons, and for some servicemen and women bringing them home can turn into a bureaucratic nightmare. There have been widely circulated reports of dogs being left on enemy soil or without a home to go to after their official retirement from military service abroad.

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Also standing alongside Sen. Schumer was Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who served two tours of duty together with her service dog Rex in Iraq, and then spent five years fighting to adopt her dog when he was ready to retire. After wading through 60 months of red tape she was finally able to spend the last five months of the dog’s life with him. Rex was 10 years old and in declining health when finally reunited with Leavey in 2012. Senator Schumer helped reunite Corporal Leavey with Sgt. Rex, and is pushing this bill to make it much easier for veterans to adopt their military dogs. Should the bill pass — and it could potentially be before both floors within a month — the U.S. Department of Defense would have to alert a military dog’s handler about the dog’s retirement and begin the

process of transferring the dog to the rightful owner at the handler’s request.

The bill is being touted as a slam-dunk, feel-good, bipartisan way to make amends for what many consider past inexcusable behavior towards American military dogs and their handlers. John Burnam, a Vietnam dog handler and author of Canine Warrior, and a champion of building the U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument dedicated in 2013 (the construction and upkeep of which are paid by private sponsors, not taxpayers), has been trying to enlighten the general public that the dog and handler have always been put in harm’s way since WWII. He tells of a dark chapter in our nation’s working dog history in 1973 when many handlers departed Vietnam in haste, leaving a large number of dogs behind that were euthanized because it was believed that a highly trained military canine couldn’t adjust to civilian life. Their handlers were never even notified.

In 2000, Robby’s Law, named after a Belgian Malinois military dog that was put to sleep even though his handler was trying to adopt him, was passed, specifying that retired military dogs should be put up for adoption instead of killed.

On Monday Captain Jason Haag urged handlers to “Go get your dog, absolutely.

Bring your dog home.” Haag returned home physically and emotionally wounded from those three tours and although he didn’t serve with a dog, he supports the adoption bill because he credits his service dog Axel with saving his life.

“I was on 32 meds overseas, and then I got Axel,” he said.

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Gold GCh.Voici Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire We are presenting him at select shows and specialties this year.

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For people with sporting dogs, hounds, terriers and any breed in the nonsporting group whose job is to search for game, spring is an opportunity to begin working on training the dog to do that task.

When September arrives, there are three things that really matter: Dogs, birds and shotguns and in that order, by the way. With the snow finally melted and this little guy now a six month-old Chesapeake pup, this fact of autumn life has already taken on a real sense of urgency.

WORK Now that the frequently miserable winter of 2014-15 appears to be ending for those living north of the Mason/Dixon Line, it is time for both you and your dog to get out, shake off the winter blahs and do something.

For people with sporting dogs, hounds, terriers and any breed in the non-sporting group whose job is to search for game, spring is an opportunity to begin working on training the dog to do that task.

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A Clumber Spaniel works the field much differently than does a Springer.

By M.J. Nelson

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n my world, only six months from now when September arrives, there are three things that really matter: Dogs, birds and shotguns and in that order, by the way. With a six month-old Chesapeake pup in residence, this fact of my autumn life has already taken on a real sense of urgency.

When I was in my teens and early twenties, I confused my fascination with guns and birds with what was really important. As time went along and I matured as a hunter, the dogs assumed their rightful place at the head of the line in importance. In my defense, shotguns are pretty simple to understand– you put shells in them and they shoot–and you can grasp the intricacies of birds or bunnies in a couple of years so that on most days, you can at least find one or two. But, dogs can be mind-boggling at times and they are far more complex than the rest of hunting. Understanding them requires dedicated work and no small measure of insight. It can take de-

A Pointer looks very different on point than say an Irish or English Setter, particularly if that dog happens to come from show lines.

If you check the definition of hunting, it means to seek and pursue, to follow the chase. Who are we following and who is doing the chasing? Dogs, that’s who.

Chesapeakes do not work the same way as a Labrador.

Labs, for the most part, are all about flash and speed in the field while a Chesapeake’s forte is power, strength and perseverance.

Beagles are often labeled “stubborn” but what they really are is tenacious meaning they will stick to whatever it is they are pursuing or doing.

cades before you really understand what makes a hunting dog tick.

If you check the definition of hunting, it means to seek and pursue, to follow the chase.

Who are we following and who is doing the chasing? Dogs, that’s who. While most hunting that is done properly requires a dog, to get the full measure of pleasure from the hunt, you need a trained dog and that’s frequently the problem.

Buying, caring for and loving dogs is the easy part. Training a fine hunting dog or a good field dog, if your only desire is to participate in some of the field dog sports, is not. Even though I have had vast experience training retrievers and pointing dogs for the field, there are still times when I have to seek help from a pro. For most

people wanting to train their dogs for the field, a considerable amount of help is needed from a pro and that’s where the “fun” begins.

It is important to find a quality trainer and by that I mean someone who not only gets results but also works hard to improve your ability to handle your dog. There are all sorts of folks who call themselves dog training “experts” these days and in absolute candor, a lot of these people are spouting nothing but a lot of codswallop. “Expert” is merely a title they’ve given to themselves. It is also true that some of the very best dog trainers are among the worst people trainers much the same as football, basketball and baseball superstars frequently prove to be mediocre coaches or managers at best.

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the whole lacks harmony and “togetherness”.

Astrid speaks from a breeder’s perspective, yet the same thinking should go on in the head of the judge. Of course we want all the individual characteristics there if we can get them, but first and foremost the dog must be of the right shape, size and balance to look like its breed and – just as importantly – move and behave like its breed.

One of the side-effects of the age of the seminar is that judges from outside a breed have an obvious desire to judge like a breed person (sadly, it would appear, to appease those who will ultimately decide whether or not their name is included on some judging list or other) and often become obsessed with the minor points, yet overlook the very essence of the breed. When I began in the sport, it was generally assumed that all-rounders looked for a dog that was essentially typical, that looked and moved like the breed, and was sound in mind and body. The subtle details were left to the specialists. Today, and not necessarily for the good, the two have tended to merge somewhat and every “all-rounder” wants to be seen to judge like a specialist. This can never be and non-specialists would be far better advised to thoroughly research and study the breeds they judge but at the same time still wear the hat of the all-rounder.

Oftentimes I have witnessed non-specialist judges attempting to judge like specialists and it invariably turns out to be a disaster. They attempt to pay undue attention to head details, coat textures, markings or other aspects of the breed that are always given high priorities by the breeder judges, but in the process they forgive basic shortcomings such as overall balance and correct movement; virtues that, if they reminded themselves of their background, would be “must haves” before they even started to get down to the finer details.

How many times have you heard people proudly proclaiming “this is a head breed” when they happen to be showing something that is woefully lacking in movement and general shape?

Breed people who become obsessed with colour and markings should remember that the cos-

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metic aspects of any dog will not affect its ability to function adequately, its health or welfare and sometimes we, as judges, need to remind ourselves of the priorities that are more important than ever in this day and age.

One of the things that I believe tends to come with age and experience is the realisation of the effectiveness of watching a class of dogs from a distance. Novice judges are all too keen to get on top of a dog and analyse it from nose to tail. Yes, of course the hands-on examination is an important part of the whole judging process but it is all too easy for some minor fault than can only be seen on close inspection to blind a judge to a dog’s many virtues, virtues that are apparent to any ringsider. It is essential to stand back off a class when the competing dogs first line up, mentally paint them all black (as markings can so easily play tricks on the eye and create optical illusions) and evaluate relative outlines. Shape, size and balance has to be our starting point and these will never be seen in perspective when standing close up to a dog. The first go-around is also a vital ingredient of evaluating any class as here we can see the dogs that instantly hold themselves like their breed and move characteristically. It is also a great indicator of those dogs that have type and those that are more generic.

It is admirable that more and more judges are keen to acquaint themselves with the finer points of the breeds they judge, and try to see a breed from the breeder’s perspective, but in truth the all-rounder has a vital role to play in sorting out those dogs who “scream their breed” and who demonstrate its essence at all times.

They may have minor flaws on close inspection, but if they are still “what the breed is all about,” such faults should always be seen in perspective.

The late Nigel Aubrey Jones once told me that if you managed to fully understand twelve breeds, with all their nuances and subtleties, in your lifetime then you had done well.

As always, Nigel was right.

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Best In Show, Reserve Best In Show, Best In Specialty Show

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Pyr'n Around The Great Pyrenees National

By Karen Justin

photos by Angella Aleksa, Karen Bruneau & Debra Goldstein

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his site was a highOn April 29th to May rise hotel with a large ballroom that 2nd the Great Pyrenees was used for judging and Club of America held its vendors. There were several smaller rooms nearby 80th National Specialty. that were large enough to be used for grooming.

The site was the Capitol There was plenty of grass to walk the dogs and the Plaza Hotel, Topeka, hotel was very accomKS. Marcy Bankus was modating to the needs of the guests. The in-house the Show Chair for this restaurant and bar were great gathering places event and Kathy Lee and offered a buffet for B.O.B. both breakfast and dinwas the assistant Show ner, which was convenient for the exhibitors Chair. They did a wonderful job and to catch a quick meal. The only problem it was a very long walk from the hotel quickly sorted out any problems was to the ring, which caused some people a problem. that came up.

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212 entries with 124 individual dogs. This included 15 in obedience, 10 in Rally and 6 in Junior Showmanship.

Each morning before judging people congregated in the hospitality suite for coffee and breakfast foods.

On Wednesday Obedience, Rally and Futurity were scheduled. Obedience was judged by Mr. Rick Garvin. High in Trial went to Rivergroves Clean Sweep owned by Jeanne Anne Polichetti with a score of 182. There were several dogs that qualified in Rally. After Obedience Mrs. Carolyn Yaeger

of Novelty, OH judged Futurity. Best in Futurity went to Tip'N Chip's Time for Me to Fly bred by Judith Cooper and Laurie Gottschalk and owned by Eileen Oertil and Laurie Gottschalk. Best of Opposite in Futurity went to Bear Trax Heir to the Throne bred by Christine and Dale Kruzan and Judith Cooper and owned

by Christine and Dale Kruzan.

After judging there was a CGC test, a health clinic and several other meetings. On Wednesday evening the Top Twenty and Puppy invitational was held. This

year's theme was a “Sock Hop� and many exhibitors and spectators dressed up in outfits from the 50's. Some people even dressed their dogs up for the event! In the background 50's music played during the judging and a cash bar with snacks was available.

On Thursday Puppy Sweeps was judged by Kimberly Kentopp of Gig Harbor, WA. Best in Puppy Sweeps went to Elridge's Laugh out Loud, breeders/owners Ellen VandenAvond and David Osborn. Best of Opposite in Puppy Sweeps went to Summerhill Cherlyn

Hot Stuff bred by Cheryl Grimshaw and Lynne Gomm and owned by Lynne Gomm.

Next the veterans entered the ring to compete in Veteran Sweepstakes. Best in Veteran Sweeps went to GCh. Pyrless Don't Blink bred

by Joanne Krausman and Valerie Seeley and owned by Pat and Gary Knutson and Shae Beck.

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Select Bitch at both the 2014 Canadian National & Ontario Regional Specialties under Judges Mr. Luis Miguel Pinto Teixeira (Portugal) and Ms. Maribel Sy (Phillipines) Best of Breed at the 2014 Working & Herding Specialty under Judge Dr. Carmen Battaglia (USA)

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Winner of the 12-18 Month class at the 2013 GPCA National Specialty under Breeder Judge Ms. Karen Justin (USA)

Thank you to Working Dog Judge Ms. Kim Leblanc (Canada) for her Group Placing her first time out as a special in 2015, pictured.

Select Bitch at both the 2013 Canadian National & Ontario Regional Specialties under Breeder Judges Ms. Elaine Whitney (Canada) & Nancy Coombs at 15 months.

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8 It’s not easy being a Princess, But, if the crown fits..

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Superb breed type and elegance.”

Judge Ms. Sylvia Desserne (France)

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After Veteran Sweeps, Dr. Peter Emily began judging the regular classes. His Winners Dog was the Sweepstakes winner Elridge's Laugh our Loud. Reserve Winners Dog was Rivergroves Secret of Red's Fiery Expression CGC, breeders McKee Cox, Jean Boyd and Marcia Stewart and owners Richard and Erina Fitzgerald and Jean Boyd. After the judging there were several meetings and a Health Seminar with speaker Eddie Dziuk talking about DNA testing with the OFA. That evening everyone once again headed to the hospitality suite for food, drink and catching up with friends old and new.

On Friday morning Dr. Emily judged the bitch classes. Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best Bred By was Bear Trax Unforgettable bred

by Christine and Dale Kruzan and Judith Cooper and owned by the Kruzans, Reserve Winners Bitch was

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Elridge's Catch The Glow breeders/ owners Ellen VandenAvond and David Osborn. After bitch judging the Annual Meeting was held immediately followed by the Annual awards Presentation. Awards for top dog and bitch were presented along with the hall of fame entrants and best in show winners. There were many obedience awards giving out indicating that more and more Great Pyrenees owners are participating in other events with their dogs.

Saturday started bright and early with the Juniors. Best Junior went to Lauren Hull from New York. This was Lauren's fourth time winning Best Junior at a Great Pyrenees National.

She also won Best Junior at the AKC/ Eukanuba National Championship show and represented the United States at Crufts this year. We are lucky to have Lauren showing Great Pyrenees! After Juniors Dr. Emily judged Best of Breed. He awarded Best of Breed to GCh. Rivergroves Sky's the Limit bred by McKee Cox and Jean Boyd and owned by John and Joan Hanover and Jean Boyd.

Best of Opposite Sex was GCh. Monark Nobody's Fool bred by Sabrina Simard, Maxium Hudon and H. Marqoux and owned by Bernadette Ducker and Karen Bruneau. Select Dog was GCh. Euzkalzale's Legacy of Hope, RN breeder/owners Wendy Olsen and Terry Denney Combs and Continued on page 68

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Just Since January…

“Noeh” finished his “Noeh” is currently American Championship the Number Two undefeated with Great and Pyrenees Best of Breeds from the classes. He earned Four Group Placements as a Class Dog.

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Can. Ch./Am. GCh. Monark Nobody’s Fool HOF

Many thanks to Best In Show Judge Mr. Gregory Anderson, Group Judge Mr. Robert Caswell Jr. and Breed Judge Ms. Marcie Dobkins Owned and Handled by Bernadette Ducker and Karen Bruneau Bred by Monark Great Pyrenees

He finished by Winning Best of Breed from the Open Dog Class at a Regional Specialty to gain a Best In Specialty Show.

He has garnered Three Group Firsts qualifying him for the Great Pyrenees Show Hall of Fame.

And he’s won a Best in Show!

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Select Bitch went to GCh. Suepyrs's Lights, Camera, Action, CD. Awards of Merit were issued to the following: 1. GCh. Rivergroves Diamond Fire & Ice RN CD bred

by Jean Boyd, McKee Cox and Marcia Stewart and owned by Richard and Erina Fitzgerald and Jean Boyd, 2. Veteran Sweeps Winner GCh. Pyrless Don't Blink, 3.

GCh. Guardenia's Splish Splash, breeder/owners Donna, Victoria and Carolyn Coffman and Karen Justin and 4. the Reserve Best in Veteran Sweepstakes winner GCh. Guardenia's Absolut Martini. Best Veteran was awarded to GCh. Calurian's Ailo Mountain Sage RA bred by Karla Smith and Laurie Gottschalk and owned by Nancy Wood Taber. After the breed judging was over Dr. Emily awarded 68 Dog News

the stud dog class to Ch. Elridge's Billy the Kid. There was no brood bitch shown. Best Brace went to the Rivergroves team of GCh. Rivergroves Sky's The Limit and GCh. Rivergroves Cloudy Bay. On Saturday evening the awards banquet was held.

The top twenty winner was announced – GCh. Tip'N Chip's Heza Knockout and the Puppy Invitation winner was GCh. Rivergroves Moonlight Magic of Cross Timbers. After the awards were presented there was an auction with a lot of hard to find Great Pyrenees items up for sale.

Sunday The Great Pyrenees Club of Greater Chicago hosted a Regional Specialty judged by Ms. Paula Nykiel. The Show results were as follows: Best of Breed: GCh.

Rivergroves Enough Said, breeders/owners, McKee Cox, Marcia Stewart and Jean Boyd. Winners Bitch/Best of Winners: PyrcountryD'Lyte's The Partys Over, Breeders: Michele Miller, David and Darla Daugherty and Jacqueline Wood, owners, Michele Miller and David and Darla Daugherty Best of Opposite Sex: GCh. Guardenia's Splish Splash, breeders/owners, Donna, Victoria and Caroly Coffman and Karen Justin. Winners Dog: Tip�N Chip's Norman Rockwell, breeders/owners Judith Cooper, Laurie & Stephanie Gottschalk and Mike Costa. Select Dog: GCh. Monark Nobody's Fool bred by Sabrina Simard, Maxium Hudon and H. Marqoux and owned by Bernadette Ducker and Karen Bruneau and Select Bitch: GCh. Rivergroves Moonlight Magic of Cross Timbers bred by Jean Boyd, McKee Cox and Marcia Stewart and owned by Greg and Karol Mills. Beautiful trophies hand made by Chris and Dale Kruzan were handed out to all the winners! It was fun to catch up with friends across the country and see so many beautiful dogs in one place. A big congrats to all the winners and a very special thanks to the show committee for putting on a great show! Looking forward to seeing everyone next year in Matamoras, PA!

McCloud with his new handler

Brian Livingston!

GCh. Rivergroves Cloudy Bay Specialty Winner • Group Winner Number 6 Great Pyrenees - All Breed

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Assisted by Aaron Bradshaw

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Tip’N Chip Kennels Est. 1948 GCh. Tip’N Chip Heza Knockout

2015 Top Twenty Winner 2014 GPCA National Specialty Best Of Breed 2013 GPCA National Specialty Winners Dog

GCh. Calurian Ailo Mountain Sage RA

2013 GPCA National Specialty Best Of Breed 2012 GPCA National Specialty Top Twenty Winner & Select Dog 2007 & 2014 Award of Merit 2013, 2014, & 2015 Best Veteran

Bear Trax Unforgettable

2015 GPCA National Specialty Best Of Winners Ailo’s Grand Daughter

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Tip’N Chip’s Time For Me To Fly

2015 GPCA National Specialty Best In Futuri Following in the footsteps of her sire 2012 Best In Futurity CH. Tip’N Chip’s Clipper Freedom

Tip’N Chip’s Norman Rockwell 2015 GPCA National Regional Winners Dog Sire CH. Tip’N Chip’s Clipper Freedom

Bear Trax Heir To The Throne

2015 GPCA National Specialty Best Of Opposite In Futurity 1st place Bred-By Exhibitor Dog 2015 GPCA National Regional Best Of Opposite In Sweepstakes Ailo’s Grandson

~ Tip’N Chip Kennels & Friends are Family For Life! ~ • Congratulations to ALL of our Family with their wins, Merry Flemming, Chris & Dale Kruzan, Nancy Taber, Eileen Oertli & My Daughters • Marcy Bankus 2015 National Show Chairman & Laurie Gottschalk who both worked tirelessly to put on a wonderful National Specialty • Mother, Friend, & Breeder Judith Cooper Dog News 71

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Photos of Long Island Kennel Club and Ladies Kennel Association by Barbara Miller, photos of The Mission Circuit by Eugene Z. Zaphiris, photo of AKC poo bags submitted anonymously.

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ld Reliable is truly the way to describe the Mission Circuit’s four days of shows at the Pomona County Fairplex. Presented and supported by Purina the four shows hosting the Memorial Day Galas are San Gabriel Valley, San Fernando, Los Encinos and Antelope Valley Kennel Clubs with Arlene and Lowell Davis the coordinators of this Cluster event. The move inside to two lovely buildings was a major improvement, which was arranged according to the catalogue through the assistance of the late Jack Bradshaw to whom the shows were dedicated and I am happy to say that his wife Marion made an appearance as a spectator at least one of the days. Marion and Jack were and are extraspecial dog people and it is good to know that their children will continue to run this third generation superintending business. It was good to see that some of the clubs had younger club members prominently involved in important positions. This indicates a willingness to turn things over to a newer and younger generation of dog people, which certainly is a necessary reaction. Too many clubs while claiming there is a dearth of younger people joining them refuse

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to turn major jobs over to these younger people and thereby discourage advancement from within the ranks. This is decidedly not the case with the Mission Circuit. There were close to 1,800 entries two of the days and 1,500 the other ones and this without any of the ancillary events such as the OH series, Bred By and Puppy Classes!! Just one good old dog show with some lovely and appropriate trophies for the Memorial Day weekend with a particularly high quality of dogs in both the classes and the Group rings culminating in some very nice BIS results. Friday and Saturday the two days we attended were won by the highly re-

spected Newfoundland and then on Saturday the number 2 dog in the country the spirited and delightful Pomeranian. One of the things I look for in the Group and BIS rings from the exhibits is some life and spirit in the performances and not the usual “I’m just doing my job routine,” which seems to prevail in so many competitions. When the dog and the handler perform as if by rote I lose interest in the dog and the competition. The late George Ward used to say words to the effect that the best show dogs he handled or saw were the ones that would do the unexpected rather than act the norm in every performance so it’s that extra

je ne sais qua I look for in a top winning dog. When you get bored watching a socalled top dog perform it’s time for either dog or you to retire. I saw for the first time some really impressive dogs and some dogs that have improved tremendously since I have last seen them--in the first category a charming Boston, a nice typy and showy Dane, an adorable Affenpinscher, a German Pincher that surContinued on page 97

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n behalf of the dog show photographers who are working for a living, I am seeing a lot of exhibitors standing behind the show photographer with their cellphones and or cameras taking win pictures of their own dogs. Official ring photographs should be taken by the official photographers chosen by the show-giving club. Taking those photographs and then not purchasing the show photographer’s copy is a waste of time and money to the photographers. They work for a living just like you and I and deserve our respect.

Something to think about. This week the board members of TAKE THE LEAD meet in Chicago for their annual meeting.

In the That Was Then, This Is Now category, plush toys with the American Kennel Club logo were sold in the soon to close world famous FAO SCHWARZ toy store (remember TOM HANKS dancing on a piano in the movie BIG?) on New York’s 5th Avenue. Now their branded items are to be sold in BIG LOT stores. As the store selection to sell their products goes down market, as some say is the same direction the American Kennel Club is going as it slowly drifts from its core statement, as it promotes its wares more than it does pure bred dogs. Driving to dog shows, handlers KIM & GIGI GRIFFITH’S vehicle was totaled when it hit a deer. Now traveling in a rented vehicle to return home to California, KIM suffered a heart attack.

One of the nicest people in dogs, all of us at DOG NEWS wish him a speedy and full recovery. With the recent action taken by the American Kennel Club against the FCI, in reaction to the treatment of judges from the United States, a meeting was held in Puerto Rico, where FCI president RAFAEL SANTIAGO resides, also representing the FCI was vice president GERARD JIPPING from the Netherlands and their treasurer the well known and popular judge CARLA MOLINARI from Portugal. Representing the American Kennel Club were directors RON MENAKER,

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STEVE GLADSTONE and AKC executive secretary JIM CROWLEY. While we know the names of the players there has been no official statement as to the resolution of this disagreement between the American Kennel Club and Federation Cynologique International (FCI). They will no doubt work something out, as many American judges judge in countries whose dog shows are held under FCI rules. Not to mention the number of FCI judges who come to the States to judge. Celebrating Anniversaries…SUSAN & DENNIS SPRUNG, JACKIE & GENE GOTTLIEB, TAFFEE & BILL MCFADDEN, IVONNE & GABRIEL RANGEL, MARETH & FRED KIPP. Celebrating Birthdays… FAYE STRAUSS, PETER ATKINSON, JAY RICHARDSON, HEIDI MARTIN, KIM LANGLANDS, BEVERLY CAPSTICK, ERIN ROBERTS, RIC PLAUT, AMANDA GILES, KLAYTON HARRIS, GAY GLAZBROOK, MIKE KURTZNER, TIM CATTERSON, CATHY BREY-MARLER, LOWELL DAVIS, BARBARA KEENAN, BILL MCFADDEN, KEEGAN MCFADDEN, CONNOR MCFADDEN, ROMANA ARNOLD, JERRY PUTNAM, PAT WILLER, DENNIS MCCOY, SIBYLL SOMMER, LYDIA COLEMAN HUTCHINSON, BOB BANKS, MARY ANN ALSTON, LIZ TOBIN, CHRIS FREITAG, XIOMARA LARSON, LISA CROFTELLIOTT, TAMMIE WILCOX, RENATA DRUMOND, DEB LISTANDER, JOYCE VANEK and CHRIS KEITH.

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“After all we know about treating debilitating post war conditions, like PTSD and other health afflictions, it makes absolute sense to keep service members joined with their service dogs,” Schumer said. “To know that after all these years, this unresolved issue stands in the way of our veterans and their beloved four-legged friends is unfair and misguided. The federal government has always stood strong with veterans, supporting them and giving veterans the resources to return home and lead productive lives. That’s exactly why Congress should support this cause, because our veterans say it helps; it’s good for them. Here we have a commonsense policy that is good for the animals that give it their all for America—and for the American heroes who love these dogs so dearly.”

The provision would allow for non-combat military dogs to be easily adopted by their handler, with the only exception being if the Secretary of the military department determines that adoption of the dog by the former handler would not be in the best interest of the dog. If more than one handler seeks adoption of the dog, the Secretary would provide for the adoption of the dog by the former handler whose adoption would best serve the interests of the animals.

It seems like a no-brainer and the right thing to do for the dogs and the handlers, but to make sure that this bill was necessary, and not just a ‘feel-good’ photo op for a politician practiced in the art of public relations and self-promotion, I contacted canine legislation expert Sheila Goffe, the Director of the American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department (which has just completed a major overhaul of its website, making it the most user-friendly to date), 78 Dog News

who was able to shed light on the background of the issue, clarify how the current process works and dispel some myths about military working dog adoptions.

“This is a positive measure intended to strengthen the ability of military working dog handlers to adopt their dogs at the end of the dog’s working career,” said Goffe. “It should also be noted that there’s a fair amount of misinformation circulating about current policies surrounding the adoption of military working dogs (MWD). Many people don’t realize that the military already has an adoption policy for military working dogs and that MWD handlers have prior-

“This is a positive measure intended to strengthen the ability of military working dog handlers to adopt their dogs at the end of the dog’s working career...” ity for adopting a dog they have worked with. Standard practice is to bring home all military working dogs. Highly trained military dogs are extremely valuable assets. They are not just ‘left’ overseas. If such dogs are injured in the line of duty, their current handlers may adopt them. Occasionally, a dog’s health situation may require that they be humanely euthanized rather than to return.

Otherwise, they come back with their handlers. If they still have some working life but are no longer suitable for military purposes, they may be transferred to other law enforcement agencies.

The dogs are expensive to train and care for, and this is seen as a good stewardship for taxpayer dollars. (Also, as you know – most working dogs like working.)

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‘Robby’s law’ in 2000, when the time comes for a military working dog to retire, there is a formal adoption program, based out of Lackland Air Force Base, where the dogs are found appropriate new homes. Not surprisingly, there’s a long waiting list to adopt military working dogs. Given the extremely close relationship that these dogs have with their individual handlers, and assuming that the handler can provide an appropriate home for the dog, the handler is already generally given first refusal for adopting the dog.

“Current law technically states that the federal government ‘may’ transfer a military animal at the end of its useful life to the handler. This likely protects both the dogs and the interests of the working dog program. Schumer’s language in the defense authorization bill would require that the government ‘shall’ (must) transfer a dog to its handler, notwithstanding other legal requirements or claims on the animal and provides several other technical changes.”

It may seem like a whole lot of showboating and grandstanding on Schumer’s part for such a minor tweak to the policy, but any effort to enlighten the general public about the value of military, working and service dogs and their handlers should be championed, as it elevates the status, visibility and importance of dogs in society in general and it bodes well for all canine legislation. And any legislation that helps the brave men, women and dogs that serve and protect our country at home and abroad must absolutely be supported by all – not only on Memorial Day but every day.

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The Five Year Wait Is Almost Over...

enowned judge Jane Forsyth will award Best in Show honors at the 2015 show, on Thursday, October 1, on the grounds of Colonial Park, in Franklin Township, NJ. The next Morris & Essex Kennel Club show features a total of 80 AKC judges. Group judges are as follows: Sporting Group: Karen Wilson, Hound Group: Patricia Trotter, Working Group: Klaus Anselm, Terrier Group: Desmond Murphy, Toy Group: Peter Green, NonSporting: Johnny Shoemaker, Herding Group: Dorothy Collier, and Miscellaneous Breeds & Group: Randy Garren

SOMERSET, NJ - The curtain rises on one of the dog show world’s most carefully guarded secrets: Morris & Essex Kennel Club President Wayne Ferguson, due to overwhelming requests, has decided to release the judge’s list months earlier than in past years.

Best in Show from the first Morris & Essex revival show

“We are releasing the names in October because, for the first time in Morris & Essex Kennel Club history, we are nearing 100 breeds holding specialties and supported entries and want to M&E Best in reward their enthusiasm with the early announcement of the judge’s lists,” Mr. Ferguson announced today.

The silver trophy tent is recreated at the current show/

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SPORTING American Water Spaniel Boykin Spaniel Brittany Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Curly-Coated Retriever English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Irish Water Spaniel Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Pointer Spinone Italiano Sussex Spaniel Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Wirehaired Vizsla

Christine Calcinari Christine Calcinari Christine Calcinari Elliot Mor Elliot More Terry Stacy Jeffrey Pepper Mary Ann Alston Lorraine Bisso Elliot More Paula Nykeil Elliot More Elliott Wess Paula Nykeil Jeffrey Pepper Lorraine Bisso Anne Bolus Anne Bolus Mary Ann Alston Michael Falkner Michael Falkner Elliott Weiss Doug Johnson Christine Calcinari Paula Nykeil Paula Nykeil Lorraine Bisso Doug Johnson Doug Johnson

HOUND Afghan Hound American English Coonhound American Foxhound Basenji Bassett Hound Beagle Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Bluetick Coonhound Borzoi Dachshund English Fohound Greyhound Harrier Ibizan Hound Irish Wolfhound Norwegian Elkhound Otterhound Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Plott Portuguese Podengo Pequeno Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Saluki Scottish Deerhound Treeing Walker Coonhound Whippet

Abby Shaw Robert D. Smith Robert D. Smith John Reeve-Newson Kent Delaney Howard Atlee Mrs. Robert D. Smith John Reeve-Newson Robert D. Smith Carol Reisman Luis Sosa Carol Reisman Espen Engh Michael Dougherty Helen Stein Gayle Bontecou Espen Engh Gayle Bontecou Michael Dougherty Helen Stein Michael Dougherty Kent Delaney Mrs. Robert D. Smith Frank DePaulo Helen Stein Gayle Bontecou Mrs. Robert D. Smith Michael Dougherty

WORKING Akita Alaskan Malamute Anatolian Shepherd Dog Bernese Mountain Dog Black Russian Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Cane Corso Chinook Doberman Pinscher Dogue de Bordeaux German Pinscher Giant Schnauzer Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Komondor Kuvasz Leonberger Mastiff Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Portuguese Water Dog Rottweiler Saint Bernard Samoyed Siberian Husky Standard Schnauzer Tibetan Mastiff

Robert Stein Ronald Menaker Robert Stein William Shelton Joan Anselm Jack Ireland Patricia Sosa Ronald Menaker Joseph Gregory William Shelton William Daugherty Joan Anselm Joan Anselm Glen Lajeski Debra Thornton William Shelton Ronald Menaker Joseph Gregory Ronald Menaker Debra Thornton Joseph Gregory Debra Thornton Joyce Vanek Robert Stein William Shelton Robert Stein Joseph Gregory Joan Anselm Joseph Gregory

TERRIER Airedale Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Australian Terrier Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Schnauzer Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Parson Russell Terrier Rat Terrier Russell Terrier Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Smooth Fox Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Wire Fox Terrier

James Reynolds Peggy Beisel Seymour Weiss Elizabeth Sweigart Richard Powell Rebecca Pool Kenneth McDermott Kathleen Ferris Elliott Weiss Rodney Herner Richard Powell Wood Wornall Kenneth McDermott Seymour Weiss Rebecca Pool Geraldine Kelly Rosalind Kramer Betty-Anne Stenmark Betty-Anne Stenmark Kathleen Ferris Robert Black Peggy Beisel Lydia Hutchinson Lydia Hutchinson Michael Buckley Sue Goldberg Robert Black Richard Powell Edd Bivin Michael Buckley

TOY Affenpinscher Brussells Griffon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua Chinese Crested English Toy Spaniel Havanese Italian Greyhound Japanese Chin Maltese Manchester Terrier Miniature Pinscher Papillon Pekingese Pomeranian Poodle Pug Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Yorkshire Terrier

Evalyn Gregory Ruth Pereira Vicki Abbott Glen Lajeski Elaine Lessig Sari Brewster Tietjen Sari Brewster Tietjen Doug Johson Sari Brewster Tietjen Luc Boileau Rodney Herner Elaine Lessig Marjorie Tuff Luc Boileau Jacqueline Stacy Dennis McCoy Chuck Winslow Chuck Winslow Vicki Abbott Elaine Lessig Vicki Abbott

NON-SPORTING American Eskimo Dog Bichon Frise Boston Terrier Bulldog Chinese Shar-Pei Chow Chow Coton de Tulear Dalmatian Finnish Spitz French Bulldog Keeshond Lhasa Apso Lowchen Norwegian Lundehund Poodle Schipperke Shiba Inu Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Xoloitzcuintli

Chuck Winslow Jacqueline Stacy Jean Hetherington Jean Hetherington Randy Garren Randy Garren Jacqueline Stacy Edd Bivin Luc Boileau Patricia Sosa Marcy Zingler Randy Garren Chuck Winslow Luc Boileau Dennis McCoy Luc Boileau Marcy Zingler Luis Sosa Michael Dougherty Chuck Winslow

HERDING Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie Beauceron Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Border Collie Bouvier des Flandres Briard Canaan Dog Cardigan Welsh Corgi Collie Entlebucher Mountain Dog Finnish Lapphund German Shepherd Dog Icelandic Sheepdog Norwegian Buhund Old English Sheepdog Pembroke Welsh Corgi Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puli Pyrenean Shepherd Shetland Sheepdog Swedish Vallhund

James Frederiksen William Daugherty William Daugherty James Frederiksen Linda Robey Linda Robey Linda Robey Linda More Charles Trotter Charles Trotter Linda More Stanley Saltzman Marjorie Tuff Linda More James Frederiksen James Moses Stanley Saltzman James Frederiksen Joyce Vanek Stanley Saltzman Charles Trotter Linda More William Daugherty Marjorie Tuff Charles Trotter

MISCELLANEOUS BREEDS AND GROUP Randy Garren (Breed List as per AKC which may still be Miscellaneous as of Oct 1, 2015) American Hairless Terrier Azawakh Belgian Laekenois Dogo Argentino Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Kooikerhondje Norrbottenspets Peruvian Inca Orchid Portuguese Podengo Pumi Sloughi Specialties and Supporteds - 97 Specialties by Group : 30 SPORTING American Pointer Club Anthracite Brittany Club Cocker Spaniel Club of New Jersey English Cocker Spaniel Club of America Irish Water Spaniel Club of America Nutmeg Weimaraner Club Spinone Italiani Club of America HOUND American Black and Tan Coonhound Club Mid- Jersey PBGV Association WORKING American Boxer Club Black Russian Terrier Club of NorthernNJ Cane Corso Club of America Newfoundland Club of America Potomac Valley Samoyed Club TERRIER American Sealyham Club Bedlington Terrier Club of America Bull Terrier Club of America Parson Russell Terrier Club of America Philadelphia Kerry Blue Terrier Club United States Lakeland Terrier Club Welsh Terrier Club of America TOY American Brussels Griffon Association American Pomeranian Club Delaware Valley Pug Club NON-SPORTING American Bulldog Club, Div. I American Eskimo Dog Club of America French Bulldog Club of America Xoloitzcuintli Club of America HERDING German Shepherd Dog Club of America Spanish Water Dog Club of America Supporteds by Group 67 SPORTING American Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club Eastern Irish Setter Association Field Spaniel Society of America Garden State Golden Retriever Club Gordon Setter Club of America

SPORTING continued: Hudson English Setter Club Irish Red & White Setter Association Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club Keystone English Springer Spaniel Club Mid-Atlantic Flat Coated Retriever Club Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club Vizsla Club of Greater New York HOUND Afghan Hound club of Northern New Jersey American Foxhound Club American Whippet Club Greyhound Club of America Knickerbocker Dachshund Club Pharaoh Hound Club of America Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States Scottish Deerhound Club of America WORKING Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Watchung Colonial Rottweiler Club Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America Garden State Great Pyrenees Club Garden State Mastiff Fanciers Great Dane Club of Raritan Valley Komondor Club of America Leonberger Club of America Portuguese Water Dog Club of America TERRIER Airedale Club of America American Cesky Terrier Fanciers American Fox Terrier Club American Miniature Schnauzer Club Border Terrier Club of America Cairn Terrier Club of America Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America Irish Terrier Club of New York Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America Norfolk Terrier Club Norwich Terrier Club of America Raritan Australian Terrier Club Rat Terrier Club of America Scottish Terrier Club of America Skye Terrier Club of America Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America Staffordshire Terrier Club of America West Highland White Terrier Club of Northern NJ TOY American Chinese Crested Club American Maltese Association Chihuahua Club of America Delaware Valley Havanese Club Empire Miniature Pincher Club of Greater New York Meadowlands Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Pekingese Club of New jersey Watchung Mountains Yorkshire Terrier Club NON-SPORTING Finnish Spitz Club of America Lenape Boston Terrier Club Tibetan Terrier Club of America Watchung Mountain Poodle Club HERDING American Shetland Sheepdog Association Caanan Dog Club of America Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America Collie Club of Northern New Jersey Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Garden State Puli Club of America

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In the early 20th century the Westphalian Dachsbracke (a very rare small scent hound from Westphalia/Germany) was taken to Sweden and Denmark. This breed is appreciated for its ability of tracking. When introduced to Denmark it was bred to Swiss hounds creating the Danish Dachsbracke.

The new Danish dogs were taken to Sweden around 1910 and were bred again to the local born Westphalian Dachsbracke. The objective was to obtain a dog that would adapt to the Swedish terrain and weather along with great hunting abilities in tracking and hunting deer. The meticulous selection resulted in a breed created to be the perfect dog that would work along its master hunting hares, foxes and roe deer of Sweden.

This breed is an efficient hunting machine, and soon, due to its capabilities, became extremely popular and in 1949 was recognized by the Swedish Kennel Club and by the FCI. In 1956 the Canadian Kennel Club also recognized the breed. Presently this shortlegged dog is very rare outside Sweden where it’s highly valued.

The Drever is capable of standing the terribly cold weather, and adapts easily to the hot summer. They must have a clear, loud bark to alert the hunter about the whereabouts both of the dog and the game. The peculiar loud bark is an outmost requirement for this task.

The short legs and long body give the breed a rectangular appearance. The legs are short but are not bent. The deer are attentive and nervous prey, therefore the dog must move slowly and quietly. The Drever is tenacious, facing courageously a prey much bigger than itself. They drive and circle the prey while barking, 86 Dog News

Drever or Swedish Dachsbracke – Sweden

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warning the hunter, and holding on the prey until the hunter’s arrival.

The Drever is also an ideal home companion, an affectionate pet, calm and quiet indoors, active and lively

when in the company of its human family, especially children. The owner must remember that when it is not in the natural surrounding to spend its stamina, the dog needs long walks or to have a fenced outdoors area to run.

A Drever is a longer than tall breed.

Height for males and females 11-16 inches (28-40 cm). The head and the body of the dog are as large as the head and body of other hunting breeds.

The only difference is that a Drever has shorter legs thus making this breed about 6 inches shorter than other normal sized hunting hounds. A Drever’s legs are parallel and straight and not bent unlike a Dachshund’s.

This breed has a robust well-muscled body showing strength rather than elegance. In proportion to the body, the head can be considered rather large.

The black nose is well developed with well-opened nostrils. Tight fitting lips cover perfectly formed complete teeth that meet in a scissor bite. Low set ears are broad, medium in length and have rounded tips. Ears hang close to the cheeks. Dark brown eyes with close fitting eye rims have a bright expression.

A Drever’s tail is thick at the base and rather long. The tail usually hangs down but can be carried higher but never over the dog’s back. This breed’s hair is straight, rough to the touch and lies close to the body. Hair is shorter on the head, on the ears and on the lower part of the legs, longer on the neck, on the back and on the back of the thighs. Longer hair on the underside of the tail makes the tail bushy. Coat that can be of any color is generally marked with white. (From the Standard) Besides many other qualities the Drever loves its human family and its house. At home they are alert but never aggressive guards. The Drever’s trademark is the constantly wagging tail showing an always merry and friendly temperament.

The Drever is registered in the Hound Group of the Foundation Stock Service of the American Kennel Club, in the Canadian Kennel Club, and in the FCI’s Scent Hound and Related breeds designation - where our dear readers will find the Drever’s complete official Standard.

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Letters to the Editor SPAY/NEUTER?

Below are just a couple of excerpts from the AKC website, under each named breed they have the AKC Breed Standard and then the Breed “Flyer”. This information below is from a couple of the breed flyers. It just caught my eye as I was looking through them. Are we hitting our heads against the wall when our own breed clubs want us to spay and neuter these dogs? It is one thing if the breeder wants it done for a specific reason, another if instructed to do it with no regard to age, etc. Besides using the term “Pets” to us refers to quality whereas the general public believes “Pets” are dogs who live in the house whether a show dog or not!!

BTW I accessed the AKC Charter the other day when I summarized my Misc and FSS survey regarding spay and neuter in the Misc and Open Shows for Cindy Miller.

To my surprise “…….and generally to do everything to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of the purity of thoroughbred dogs.” All you hear about is breeding, they also stated exhibiting, etc. To me exhibiting is also a part of education of how the breed is supposed to look. Out of 111 surveyed I received 47 responses.

Should I spay or neuter? Bloodhound: Yes! Yes! Yes! You will have a healthier pet.

Spay or neuter eliminates many health problems, particularly many types of cancers. Ideally this should be done at about six months of age, but certainly before he’s a year.

Spay/Neuter Borzoi: Spayed bitches have a lower chance of developing breast cancer and cannot develop uterine or ovarian cancer. Neutered males cannot develop testicular cancer and have a lowered risk of prostate cancer. Neutered males will also be less likely to wander and will be more tolerant of other male dogs.

Responsible Dog Ownership- (this is from the Chihuahua breed flyer).

Unless your dog is to compete in the Conformation competition, it should be spayed or neutered. This will eliminate the risk of cancer in the reproductive organs, as well as reduce the birth complications in the females. Accidental breeding can have fatal results to the dam. After neutering, a male Chihuahua will be less prone to wandering, aggressive behaviors, and marking their territory. AKC allows the exhibiting of 88 Dog News

Dog News will consider all letters for publication but reserves the right to edit these as required.

Letters will not be considered for publication unless full name and contact details are supplied, including telephone number. Letters may be mailed to Dog News 1115 Broadway NY, NY 10010 or emailed to dognews@harris-pub.com.

spayed/neutered dogs in any of its Companion Events sports.

Breed or Spay/Neuter Greyhound: The Greyhound Club of America strongly recommends breeding be done by those with the history, experience and knowledge of the breed, so as to ensure the health, well-being and preservation of the classic Greyhound according to the AKC standard. The Greyhound Club of America strongly advises the spaying or neutering of all pets. Altering not only allows them to participate in most AKC activities (except conformation), but more importantly can contribute to better long term health.

Breed or Spay/Neuter Great Dane: The primary purpose of dog shows is to evaluate potential breeding stock. Along with this evaluation goes many years of education in order to make qualified decisions about breeding. For these reasons the ethical private breeder will usually require that any puppy going to a companion home be spayed or neutered; this is the only way we have of protecting the future of our breed.

We recommend that you have your puppy spayed or neutered before puberty. Many behavioral problems are hormone related. By making the responsible decision to spay or neuter, you will make your pet much easier to train and protect it from mammary or prostate cancer. You will also not produce unplanned puppies and set a very good example for your neighbors and friends.

Mastiffs Please do your part in the effort to reduce the number of Mastiffs needing rescue by spaying and neutering your Mastiff pet. You will prevent unwanted litters and own a pet less likely to develop reproductive related disorders such as uterine infections (Pyometra), mammary or testicular cancer.

Springers Be a responsible dog owner. Spay or neuter your pet Springer. This not only eliminates the problem of a surprise litter, but it can reduce your pet’s chance of later problems like mammary tumors

as well as other forms of cancers in both males and females.

Joy Brewster Newtown, CT RE: CIRCULATION TO DELEGATES OF BOARD APPROVED LEGISLATION POSITION STATEMENT, PLUS ONEPAGE SUMMARY RELATIVE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Dear Jim: Following up on our phone conversation yesterday, I am forwarding to you copies of the Position Statement of the AKC Board on April 20th, together with the one-page Summary entitled “Protecting Pets Under Domestic Violence Acts.” As you know, the Legal Outreach Committee had requested approval of the Position Statement, which was also submitted to the Board by the AKC Government Relations Department, and the Committee drafted the Summary. Needles to say, all members of the Legal Outreach Committee are very pleased with the Board’s action, and at this time we simply wanted to request that both the Position Statement and the Summary be disseminated to all Delegates.

Again, Jim, thanks for your helpfulness.

Sincerely, David H. Hopkins Ch., Legal Outreach Committee AKC CANINE LEGISLATION POSITION STATEMENT PROTECTIONS FOR PETS UNDER STATE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTS The American Kennel Club® supports additions to states’ domestic violence statutes that allow for the issuance of protective orders that seek to guard pets from harm, risk of harm or alienation. Such protections should include prohibiting alleged abusers from contact with pets and permitting grants of temporary exclusive care or control of a pet to a petitioning alleged victim.

Statutes may also provide appropriate financial remedies for the petitioner to provide for the care of the animals subject to a protective order. These provi-

sions should not impact the legal status of animals as property.

PROTECTING PETS UNDER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTS Background Domestic abuse takes many forms.

Sadly, sociological and psychological studies show a stunning percentage of cases involving family victims that also involve threats to the well-being of animals and/or actual harm having been perpetrated against pets. Further, many domestic violence shelters in the United States are not adequately equipped to provide housing for pets accompanying human victims.

Points to Consider • Links exist between Abuse of Pets and Domestic Violence.

Studies corroborate the overlap and/or connection between the abuse of animals and the abuse of humans. “... A nationwide survey of fifty of the largest domestic violence shelters dating back to 1997 reported that eighty-five percent of women and sixty-three percent of children reported domestic incidents of animal abuse. ...”* • Domestic Violence Acts are Especially Suited to Protect Pets.

State Domestic Violence Acts, enacted to address domestic abuse as a serious crime against both individuals and society, are usually a unique interplay between civil and criminal law.

Orders under such Acts (including both emergency orders obtained at ex parte hearings and final orders) generally entail “sharp teeth,”and many types of violations can be prosecuted as criminal offenses. Prohibitions against abuse, stay-away mandates, and required reimbursements for expenses and losses due to abuse are among the remedies often available.

Pets.

Improvements to the Law and Supportive Services In terms of legislation, the American Kennel Club strongly supports amendments to state Domestic Violence Acts that are protective of victims of abuse and their pets. Illustrative is the following recommended statutory language, based on a 2008 enactment in Illinois, providing for a remedy available for all types of orders under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act:

“(______) Protection of Animals.

Grant the petitioner care or control of any animal owned, possessed, leased, kept, or held by either the petitioner or the respondent or a minor child residing in their residence or household of either the petitioner or the respondent and order the respondent to stay away from the animal and forbid the respondent from taking, transferring, encumbering, concealing, harming, or otherwise disposing of the animal.”

In terms of domestic violence shelters, the American Kennel Club strongly supports public education efforts as to alternative ways such shelters can accommodate pets, either on site or by affiliating with nearby animal care facilities. (Details of AKC’s Humane Fund grant program are available on the Humane Fund’s website- www.akchumanefund.org.) ______________________ *“Protecting the Family Pet: The New Face of Maryland Domestic Violence Protective Orders.” Friedman and Norman, 40 U. Balt. Law Forum 81, 86 (2009).

“HEY, ERNIE, WHAT AM I?”

•Many Shelters can Accommodate

Increasingly, shelters in the U.S. for human victims are recognizing the linkage between human and animal abuse, including the paralytic effect on adult victims in terms of seeking protections due to fear as to the possible fate of the family pet if it is “left behind.” In response to the widespread problem, the American Kennel Club’s Humane Fund, a Section 501(c)(3) entity, established in 2010 a grant program for shelters that permit or accommodate pets.

“YEP, AN INBRED DOG!”

WE’RE THRILLED! CHF has been awarded a third consecutive 4-Star rating by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities.

The AKC Canine Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases in all dogs, has once again received the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent evaluator of charities.

This rating recognizes the foundation’s sound fiscal management, commitment to accountability and transparency.

Our hard-working staff, Board of Directors, corporate alliances, researchers, veterinarians, dog clubs, partners, and volunteers contributing to the Foundation’s accomplishments don’t do what they do for the glory, they are truly dedicated to improving canine health. Their efforts, reflected by Charity Navigator’s highest rating, are important aspects of the reason thousands of donors across the world feel confident in supporting our mission.

Charity Navigator works to help donors make educated giving decisions by providing information on more than five thousand charities nationwide and by evaluating their financial health. It calculates each charity’s score based upon several broad criteria, including how much is spent per dollar raised, what percentage of funds goes to programs vs. administrative and fund-raising expenses, and the organization’s long-term financial health. It then assigns a rating from one to four, with four being the best rating.

Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that the Canine Health Foundation adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way.

This is the third consecutive year the Foundation has received a 4-star rating.

“Only 12 percent of the charities rated by Charity Navigator have received at least three consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that the AKC Canine Health Foundation outperforms most other charities in America,” said Charity Navigator Founder and Chairman of the Board John P. Dugan.

Thank you for your trust and your commitment to helping all dogs live longer, healthier lives!

Susan M. Lilly, CEO AKC CHF Raleigh, NC Dog News 89

TIME TO GET TO WORK Continued FROM page 57

If someone has never trained anything but Labradors or Shorthairs or Springers, they probably would not be a good first choice if you have a Flat-Coat, a Brittany or a Field Spaniel.

If you have an unusual breed like an Airedale, a Standard Poodle or a Finnish Spitz, you really need to find a trainer who has worked with and been successful with as many different breeds as possible.

Since you are ultimately going to be the person who handles the dog in the field, how do you find your way through all the flimflam? The first thing a good trainer has to have are great “people skills” and they obviously also must be competent dog trainers themselves. One junior hunter title on a Labrador Retriever or a German Shorthaired Pointer does not qualify someone to be a dog trainer. They have to be able to demonstrate that they have had considerable success at all levels of field competition. They should also give you confidence that you and your dog can succeed in the field and they need to show a positive attitude toward both the dog’s and your shortcomings.

Any prospective trainer has to have excellent dog reading ability. I’ve trained enough dogs so that most of the time, at least, I can tell the difference between “I don’t know what you want me to do” and “I don’t wanna.” But, unless you have trained a LOT of dogs, odds are good that you won’t have the experience and knowledge to determine if your dog is refusing to do something because they don’t understand what you want or are frightened or if they’re just plain being stubborn. If the dog is afraid, for example, a good trainer will work with the dog using positive reinforcement to overcome that fear instead of forcing or punishing the dog 90 Dog News

Even if you have a squirrel-hunting Elkhound, you may need help to develop that squirrel hunting capability to its fullest.

into doing whatever it is the dog is refusing to do. In these situations, force or punishment merely reinforces the dog’s fear. That’s not to say that there won’t be times when some force or negative reinforcement is merited but a good trainer knows when and how much of either needs to be applied. One of the hallmarks of a good trainer is that they never use an ounce more force than is necessary to get a dog to respond and by respond, that doesn’t mean screaming with pain. If a dog turns his head and looks at you, that’s a response.

Knowledge of different breeds is an absolute must. Everyone “knows”

Golden Retrievers are soft, Labradors, German Shorthairs and Springers are easy and Chesapeakes, Weimaraners, Airedales and Beagles are stubborn.

I’ve personally known some pretty tough Goldens, some Labs, GSPs and Springers that were complete blockheads that have given new meaning to the word “obstinate” and some Weims, Airedales, Chessies and even a couple of Beagles that wanted desperately to do whatever it was that you wanted them to do. All of which means that a good trainer treats every dog as an individual, cares nothing about the breed’s purported reputation and adapts his or her training techniques to the dog rather than trying to force the dog into the trainer’s “system.” More dogs have been ruined by a trainer trying to force a dog into a one-size-fits-all system than any other training fault with the possible exception of overuse and misuse of an electronic collar.

Good trainers do not try to change a breed’s “style.” A Clumber Spaniel works the field much differently than does a Springer. A Pointer looks very different on point than say an Irish or English Setter, particularly if that dog happens to come from show lines. Chesapeakes do not work the same way as a Labrador. Labs, for the most part, are all about flash and speed in the field while a Chesapeake’s forte is power, strength and perseverance. Beagles are often labeled “stubborn” but what they really are is tenacious meaning they will stick to whatever it is they are pursuing or doing. This is a great trait in a scent hound but it also has to be handed in a way that doesn’t discourage the dog while still getting them to use it in a way that works for you. A good trainer is aware of these various breed characteristics and uses them to create positives.

It is also important to do some research on a trainer’s background. If someone has never trained anything but Labradors or Shorthairs or Springers, they probably would not be a good first choice if you have a FlatCoat, a Brittany or a Field Spaniel.

Look for someone who has been successful with several breeds. If you have an unusual breed like an Airedale or a Standard Poodle, a Finnish Spitz or even a squirrel-hunting Elkhound, you really need to find a trainer who has worked with and been successful with as many different breeds as possible.

In the case of breeds that were developed to hunt both game birds and small game animals, the trainer should also have experience working dogs on many different types of game, both furred and feathered.

Watch how the trainer interacts with people and with the dogs that he or she is training. If the trainer is greeted excitedly by the dogs and with pleasure by their owners, it’s a positive sign. But, if there is an aura of “reserve” on the part of both the dogs and the owners, you need to be wary of the situation. It is important to see both happy dogs and happy owners.

If a trainer promises you that they can cure a problem your dog is having, be cautious. While many good trainers can help you resolve an issue with your dog, there are no absolute guarantees in dog training and anyone who makes that sort of promise is either a charlatan or a fool. You would

In the case of breeds that were developed to hunt both game birds and small game animals, the trainer should also have experience working dogs on many different types of game, both furred and feathered.

be wise instead to look for someone who tells you they will do their best to fix the problem but also extracts a promise from you that you will do the necessary follow-up training when the dog returns home.

Lastly, listen to your gut reaction to a trainer. It’s the old adage of “if it looks like a duck, waddles like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s a DUCK!” If you don’t feel right about leaving your dog with a particular trainer or working with that individual, move on to someone else with whom you are more comfortable. Remember that the goal is to make this fun for both you and the dog. If you and the dog face the training process with dread, nothing good will be accomplished and you are wasting both time and money.

For a dog person, there is little that can top the gratification of bringing your dog to the peak of its potential. Done well, dog training carries with it a sense of great accomplishment, pride of ownership and the unalloyed enjoyment of whatever you are doing with your dog but particularly in the field. Indeed, this is something that everyone who has left behind their early fascination with guns along with an obsessive need to “limit out” every time they went afield to focus on the beauty of dogs doing what they were intended to do can agree. While it is true that for a good many of us in our youth, guns came first, birds next and then the dogs, eventually these things were sorted into the proper order. For in our hearts and minds, we finally understood that it was the dogs that really made hunting the wonderful sport it is.

It is the dogs that really make hunting the wonderful sport it is.

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hen I was first sent the photographs of the AKC so-called ‘POO BAGS’ I thought AKC had gone into the garbage bag business. It was not until I learned of the deal AKC made with BIG LOTS relative to AKC®Select products being sold at the 1,400 BL stores throughout the country was it told to me that this was one of the products involved in that deal and indeed they were not garbage bags but poo bags. I have very mixed feelings about this particular deal AKC has entered into since I am not too certain that Big Lots and AKC are meant to broadcast the same image to John Q Public. On the other hand it is a means of exposure that AKC would not ordinarily have and dog owners vary throughout the land from Big Lot purchasers to those who shop at the higher end stores such as FAO Schwartz with whom AKC had a similar deal for toys many years ago. Perhaps a broader approach is a good idea particularly in light of AKC’s new Marketplace concept, AKC “poo” bags which it is claimed will allow anyone to advertise: doodle dogs, mills, backyard breeders, you name it--post your ill-bred pups on an AKC website and peddle them. I hope that’s not going to be the course of the AKC Marketplace but it is reported to me that it is. On the other hand I was pretty much shocked Maggie and by that report sent to me so checked it out her firstHe huswith Chris Walker at Mark/Comm. adbandtrue!

Fred That vises me that this report is not Young in an only AKC breed dogs will be advertised early-on photo. on Marketplace with emphasis on Breeders of Merit! Let’s hope Christo is correct in his interpretation.

ne sour note about the Memorial Day series of shows was the cancellation of the East Coast shows usually held in New Jersey. Another case of alleged embezzlement of a Club’s money that compromised the entire weekend to the unhappiness of all. When are these clubs going to take the advice of AKC and establish a twosignature account and insure against these fraudulent possibilities? It looks as though this will never come to pass but after this latest incident someone had better wake up and smell those roses, that’s for sure!

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