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Dog News Contents • August 8, 2014 10 Editorial 14 Babbling: Use Of Kennel Names By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen 18 The Lighter Side Of Judging: Poop Patrol By Michael H. Faulkner 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 30 You And Your Vet By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Michelle Soave 40 The Canine Sports Science Seminar By Sharon Pflaumer

42 Inside The Sport: A Wake-Up Call From USA Today By Pat Trotter

92 handlers directory 94 subscription rates 96 classified advertising 98 advertising rates

44 An Interview With Chris Walker, VP of Marketing and Communications, AKC By Karl M. Stearns 46 Sentience Is Not Enough By Carlotta Cooper 48 Rare Breeds Of The World: Finnish Hound By Agnes Buchwald 50 Marxisms: Juniors By Sid Marx 52 Your Dog’s Horoscope By Cerise Fairfax

54 Small White Working Dogs? (The Maltese) By MJ Nelson 56 Veterinarians ‘Get It’ About HSUS Reprinted Courtesy of HumaneWatch.org 58 Off The Leash: Important Victory In North Carolina By Shaun Coen 60 Field Reps, Margaret P’s Resignation, NOHS Participants And More By Matthew H. Stander 64 Split 2014: The Four Summer Night Shows By Vince Hogan 80 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris

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HAVE TERM LIMITS REALLY WORKED? With the naming of the Nominating Committee for the elections coming up in March one is reminded of the term limits provisions voted in by the Delegates and asks oneself how well have they worked if they have worked at all. Based upon the last several Board elections and the results thereof it seems to these pages there has been less of a turnover of Board Members than ever and based on the make-up of the Nominating Committee (hereinafter referred to as the NC) one may expect even fewer Delegates to challenge the sitting Board Members than ever before.

And this is true notwithstanding the open appeal of Wayne Boyd, the Chairman of the NC, to all Delegates who are interested in running to apply to them.

Mr. Amen seems the most vulnerable of the three MEN running based on the composition of the NC but not necessarily amongst the Delegates themselves should he not be re-nominated and decide to run from the floor. Steve and Carmen look like shoo-ins insofar as the NC is concerned, which of course really raises the question as to how well the term limits adopted by the Delegates is successfully bringing new people onto the Board. The very restrictive term limits adopted have truly prevented people like Steve and Carmen, who seem to have been Board Members forever, despite an occasional lay off of a year or two, from being replaced by new people - men or women. Of course these pages remain strong in opposition to corporate term limits of any sort but so long as the majority seem in favor of it why not adopt meaningful provisions for term limits and not ones that merely result in prolonged terms for people already sitting on the Board.

THE JUDGES EVALUATION DILEMMA Not only is the method by which judges are evaluated for initial and additional breeds under fire in certain circles but the very idea of evaluating judges’ performances at all is under perhaps even more intense questioning by powerful influences on the Board. Uncategorically these pages support the philosophy of

retaining judges’ evaluations but believe the implementation of this process must be revised to include more than field reps’ input and narrowed such that few if any field reps may evaluate on an all-breed basis. The job definition of the field rep should be publicly released with some field reps having the privilege of evaluating certain breeds but not all of them. Judges evaluation should be broadened to include periodic reviews of ALL judges with breeds freely given and taken away from those deemed unable to adjudicate upon them. This idea of opening to all the right to judge no matter their background at any level of the sport group or other ways is just totally unacceptable. Just watch how certain judges examine in Best in Show exhibits with which they are unfamiliar with and imagine permitting a one or two breed individual to do a Group and think of the chaos which would result. Judging should be considered an art and not a given right nor as a means to offer an alternate income for some. The tradition upon which the sport of showing dogs has been founded upon has always included as a foundation the worthiness of the adjudicator. Let’s not give up on this basic principal because there are more shows to evaluate and a need to cover them notwithstanding the ability of the judge on hand.

AKC/AVMA SCHOLARSHIP The announcement of the recent $5,000 award for a single AKC/AVMA Scholarship raises again the extent to which AKC should be aligned with the AVMA. The election of Joe Kinnarney as President of the AVMA should be a very positive factor insofar as the relationship between the two organizations is concerned. Unfortunately the number of scholarships in this program has been dramatically reduced since it began in 2009.

These pages’ efforts in attempting to get them restored have fallen upon deaf ears as monies have been redirected towards areas in which the Chairman, Mr. Kalter, is more interested--for instance the $300,000 grant to the three vets for reproductive research. Certainly worthwhile but not nearly as productive insofar as these pages believe as the 10 or 15 scholarships previously awarded to the vet students. Since so many of the bonuses awarded to Staff annually are

bottom line awards the reduction of grants to organizations such as CHF or even the AVMA scholarships should be closely monitored to assure that monies are not being used to pay Peter instead of Paul.

THE NOHS SURVEY Incredible as it may sound at least two of the major show supers were never contacted about the NOHS survey from which the Staff and Board approved changes to the NOHS program. Neither Roy Jones nor the Rau organization were contacted! That the Events Department would overlook either of these Supers is unacceptable and quite frankly rather unbelievable. Equally unbelievable to these pages at any rate is that the portion of the NOHS revised eligibility requirements was passed without objection by the Board whereas the mandatory or opt-in section was publicly voted upon. Did the Board not understand that there were two provisions to the recommendations or were they just overly obsessed with the mandatory-opt in section?

That’s where all the back room maneuvering went on and where promised votes for one side were switched at the meeting itself. How the Board could vote unanimously about those who could participate changing the exhibitors and opening doors to new participants i.e. the family of professionals but not report this provision in the Board Minutes is unusual beyond compare!

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK There is an interesting interview in this week’s issue with Chris Walker, the new social media guru expected by some within AKC to be its savior in this area. Chris is an interesting guy with very little if any true dog experience. His latest presentation to the Board is said to have contained all sorts of positive promises that may end up being extremely beneficial financially to AKC. Time will tell on that score and hopefully he will come through as promised. He did not seem to guarantee results, which was wise of him, unlike a counterpart who made some pretty misleading guarantees about email postings for AKC’s new email campaign. Since this sort of correspondence falls under Chris’s purview perhaps he should edit more closely those releases of which he is in charge.

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BAbbling USE OF KENNEL NAMES

By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen Or abuse of them can in my opinion at times be classified as kind of identity theft. How they are registered, protected and even how you qualify to obtain one varies from country to country even under the same FCI umbrella.

The reason this subject has come to mind is that I recently noticed two group and Best in Show winning sporting dogs with the same kennel name. Completely and totally legal and obviously completely ok in this country, but coming from another world, my first reaction was surprise: That Mrs. Pace also bred Setters! However, she didn’t!

I first registered my prefix Louline in Norway 1963 (I think). Simply homemade as my first WFT bitch was named Lady Lou- and once I had paid my NOK 250, which was a fortune for me at the time, I knew that nobody else –in any FCI country –could use that name. It would be my Trademark, my Hallmark and tell anybody whenever they saw a dog registered with that prefix, be it a terrier, spaniel or any other breed, it would be bred by ME! No maintenance fee involved, although I think there was a rule that if left idle for a large number of years, somebody might steal it.

So far it has not happened, although I did find an English Cock-

er with my kennel name in some South American country some years ago, but could never find out how or why.

In Norway, at least at that time, anybody could simply purchase a prefix or affix through the kennel club. I don’t think you even had to own a dog.

Moving to Sweden the prefix was transferred without any complications, although had I started in Sweden, I would have had to prove that I had bred a number of first prize winners- and I believe for a hunting breed, that you also had to show some wins in this area.

I still believe Sweden was on the right track as the intention by having to qualify for a kennel name was for the SKK to make sure that anybody owning a prefix/affix was a breeder of quality animals. And due to clever marketing, a lot of puppies are being sold through referrals by the kennel club.

I think at the time you had to sign a declaration that you would not house or certainly not breed any dogs of mixed breeds!!

In Sweden it was just a onetime fee, currently SEK 2500 (ca.

USD 400), including lifetime protection against this kind of identity theft in any FCI country.

I don’t know if the system has changed in Norway, but I think that in Sweden after having registered

“In the UK I don’t think you have to prove much to “buy” your prefix, but once it’s registered the KC certainly makes sure that nobody steps on your toes.”

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your third litter of puppies it is mandatory to buy a kennel name. Which means that these days the Swedish KC‘s publication Hundsport every month has long lists of newly registered kennel names. Which certainly gives the club a lot of extra spending money. You still have to apply for the kennel name for specific breeds.

What happens if you add other breeds I really don’t know. But your name is still protected for all breeds.

Because of our close relation with Britain, many of us chose to register our prefixes with the KC as well to simply avoid other people using them over there.

In the UK I don’t think you have to prove much to “buy” your prefix, but once it’s registered the KC certainly makes sure that nobody steps on your toes. There you pay an initial fee, and then an annual maintenance fee of currently GBP 18 per year.

The use of your prefix/affix was at one time very relaxed. If you are interested in any British breed’s history you will have noticed that even big winners could change name at any stage, which could be very confusing. Nowadays this confusion is reduced, as after you are in the stud book (which you have to qualify for by winning or placing in certain classes) the name is cut in stone.

If you buy a dog (not yet in the SB) you may add your kennel name as a suffix, but if you bred one or both parents, you may use it as a prefix. Hope I got this correct, but the point is that the name follows the dog for its life.

In my breeds, where I at one stage really was a “history buff,“ it was at times really hard to follow Continued on page 66

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The Lighter Side of Judging POOP PATROL

By Michael H. Faulkner

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he cool mid-summer breeze sliding across the smooth surface of the Rappahannock River provides the perfect escape after a long day at work. Normally, I work late on Wednesday, however due to physician scheduling, today the patients were seen early in the day, which allows for an evening of sitting on the river with dear friends MS.A and Dr. L (Murphy French’s personal physician).

The three of us, with vino in hand, relax on the pier, taking full advantage of this special moment in time---three friends, enjoying conversation, the view, the weather, and the beach.

Dr. L and MS.A’s river home is situated on a beautiful private sandy beach.

Adjacent to this miniature paradise is the Community Association pier and beach for the members who do not have water front property.

At any given time during high season, there is a constant flow of boats, jet skis, people, and dogs running around enjoying this little piece of heaven known as the Rappahannock River. This particular evening, we are the only ones experiencing Nirvana until a 2001 Chevy Impala, silver in color, coasts down the hill and parks within our sight, directly in the middle of the public beach, fifty feet from the “Private Beach--Do Not Enter” sign dividing MS.A and DR.L’s property line from the Association’s property.

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“Look, just look over there.

There she is! She refuses to pay her association fee and she continues to take full advantage of the beach.

And I know for a fact she lets her little Shih Tzu crap on the beach and never cleans it up,” MS.A shares as MISS TURD lifts little Muffin from the car. Due to MISS TURD’S Brobdingnagian girth and her consequent inability to bend over, she releases Muffin at waist level, plopping her onto the sandy beach. Muffin joyfully jaunts around the beach, careful not to get too close to the water. MISS TURD periodically glances in our direction, making no formal contact through a smile or hand gesture. I cautiously and silently watch MISS TURD and Muffin to see if indeed MISS TURD will allow poor little muffin’s stool to remain on the pristine sandy beach.

“You know, it’s a funny thing--a dog takes a dump, drops a doo, craps, unloads a turd, or plants a yard bomb in the dog show ring and it becomes a competition of its own for the novice spectator, humiliation for the handler, frustration for the owner, nuisance for the judge, and sign of achievement for the cleanup crew. A dog leaves waste of varying color, viscosity, shape, and perfume outside of the ring, at the dog show hotel, on the streets of Manhattan, or on your private beach, and frequently the owner/ handler chooses to ignore it--it becomes nothing more than a sign of rudeness and ignorance. It shames me to admit it but, I have

witnessed fecal droppings left at the dog show grounds, in elevators, hotels, restaurant parking lots, and YES, outside of my ring. I can relate to your frustrations and just maybe, if MISS TURD is spoiling it for the other members of the beach organization and if, indeed, she and Muffin are the culprits, it could be our golden moment to catch her in the act and confront the old bag,” I inject into our relaxing conversation.

“We must proceed with discretion as she is a neighbor,” MS.A replies. “Oh, to hell with that---if we catch her in the act, it is our duty to confront her and force this shitty situation to a new level of accountability,” I add.

“The problem is worldwide.

There is a doggy-doo epidemic.

72.8 million dogs live in the United States, 40% of Americans do not pick up their dogs’ crap, 60% do pick up, but 10% of the 40% lie about picking it up and say they do when they don’t.

Oh, and our natural ecosystem can handle two dogs per square mile. Unfortunately, in urban areas there are as many as 125 dogs per square mile,” DR.L shares with his usual dry wit and charm.

“The need for dog doo removal has become so prevalent that I recently read that music artist Martin Luther released a dog-poop-scoopsong in hopes of inspiring dogloving residing of the Puget Sound to clean up after their canine companions.”

“That’s clever. Can you download the song on your DROID?” MISS A inquires.

“I will check.” I pull DROID from my side pocket, I activate a search for “Martin Luther Dog Poop Song – Puget Sound,” but at the same time I maintain a watchful eye on MISS TURD and MUFFIN. After a few taps to the screen, I am able to download the tune. I slide the bar to maximum volume and we wait…

and the song begins.

Artist: Martin Luther Lyrics: Seedwell Digital Creative Studio You know what, I like the Puget Sound, Dog doogity, no doubt, uh!

Play on Puget Play on Puget Yo dog dropped a deuce!

Doggy get down, good dog Baby got her walkin’ through Seatown And all around the Puget Sound Cover much ground, she ain’t a hound from the pound In the rain, it’s a good day Each and every day, the Northwest way The girl and her dog, they were fine (wow) Until they left a doodie, that’s a crime (bow wow) East side to the West side Pushin’ I-5, take a ferry ride I hope she got treats in the stash Bacon gives her gas Fast when it comes to the snacks I noticed that dance It’s on when she kickslike a rabbit Doggy, when you do your doo, I’m gonna help you Can I get down so I can I like the way you walk it Dog doogity We’ve got to bag it up I like the way you walk it Dog doogity We’ve got to bag it up I like the way you walk it Dog doogity We’ve got to bag it up I like the way you walk it Dog doogity We’ve got to bag it up Hey yo Hey yo, let’s keep this clean Hey yo Pick it up! Pick it up! Keep it green Hey yo You don’t want to swim in poo Hey yo, heeeeeey like the way you walk it

Dog doogity, we’ve got to bag it up No sooner had Luther finished with “we’ve got to bag it up,” and I spy MISS TURD turning her back, just as MUFFIN takes a dump, on the beach. MUFFIN finishes leaving the sand bomb and runs back to MISS TURD. MUFFIN automatically places her front paws on the driver’s side floorboard (seems like she is familiar with the routine) and MISS TURD---using only her left foot--scoops from behind. With oftpracticed precision, and remaining totally vertical, MISS. TURD lifts MUFFIN into the silver Chevy Impala, and drives off---leaving the warm, steamy evidence for our collecting.

“Can you believe it, did you see that? She turned her back, let MUFFIN crap, and drove off as if she never saw a thing,” I scornfully remark while running down the pier, with DROID in hand toward the pile of evidence. DR.L and MISS.A remain seated on the pier. I locate MUFFIN’s recent dropping---while also visually scanning and noticing numerous other piles from various moments from the past. I do my very best, using DROID’s camera app to obtain the perfect photo of MUFFIN’s poo. At first I shoot it from the horizontal, then the vertical. I zoom in; I zoom out, until I obtain the perfect composition of evidence and to support confronting MISS TURD. DR.L and MS.A proceed down the long pier towards my position on the beach. “Look, it is right here.

Proof is in the poop---fresh as can be and three witnesses. We need to track her down now and make our case before it is too late. Oh, and I have pictures too!” I gleefully share. “Honey, you get the golf cart, MICHAEL and I will get our wine, and off we will go in search of MISS TURD,” MS.L politely commands.

In a matter of a minute, we climb aboard the beach traveler (dark blue and tan golf cart) --DR.L perched in the driver’s seat, Continued on page 62

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WHY DO YOU THINK THERE HAVE BEEN SO FEW FEMALE BOARD MEMBERS WITHIN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS?

By Matthew H. Stander

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DEBBIE LYNCH While research studies show that the participation of women in boards and committees usually serves to make them more collaborative and effective, the setting needs to be conducive to their participation. In other words, women need to think that they will not just be a token but will be joined by other women so they can truly make a difference.

There have definitely been women pioneers on the AKC Board, like Jacklyn Hungerland, and others.

Perhaps now is the time for the men on the board to reach out and encourage more women to join them. It is also not wrong to set goals for balanced participation. For the AKC Board this might include balanced representation from men and women, areas of the sport, and geography. The pool that is drawn from is large enough that a representative board should be achievable in terms of both talent and skill, and the other aspects that are important to the proper functioning of AKC like gender. We know that scientific research which had functioned for many years under the competitive academic model, has been advanced many times over by the leadership of women scientists and their encouragement of collaboration. There is an example very close to home in the mapping of the canine genome. This effort went ahead by leaps and bounds under the collaborative leadership of Dr. Elaine Ostrander. For the AKC Board to remain dominated by male leadership is to miss many opportunities to move ahead in the 21st century.

Delores Burkholder I see less women seeking board positions as a reluctance to being involved in the issues of resolving AKC’s finances as well as being involved in the unending debate over judges education and applications. To me these reasons would apply to both men and women.

CHARLOTTE McGOWAN Could the answer be that the good ol’ boy culture is still alive and well at AKC? Just asking.

Karolynne McAteer Interesting question, but women have to run in order to be up for consideration and the ratio of women vs men in each election is heavily skewed toward a male victory. If there are multiple spots open it should not be 1 woman and 6 men interviewed at the Caucuses. Over the past 4 years I can think of at least three occasions where women have been on the ballot, and in those years one was victorious. To be victorious you not only have to show an interest, throw your hat in the ring, interview well with the nominating committee and if then forwarded to the slate, win the nomination. It is a daunting process and I believe women have a tendency to do their research and then feel under-qualified so don’t put their name forth. I know there is a general feeling that one needs more finance experience which absolutely IS NOT SO....there is a CFO already.

And the time commitment is daunting to women who in this economic day and age are out in the workplace and then go home to family commitments. It is frequently too much of a balancing act. But again, they have to get out there and throw their hat(s) in the ring, in force!

Connie Vanacore I think one should look at the makeup of the nominating committees. It should be the responsibility of those appointed to that job to make sure that its members look at all likely Delegates as potential Board nominees.

Deborah Cooper It is no secret that the BOD of the American Kennel Club operates on the Good Ole Boys principal. The operative word here is Boys. I believe if you look back at the history of the Board, and the women that have served, they will all have war stories about the way they were treated, ignored, or otherwise singled out. In my opinion, the type of individual that is preferred by the powers that be are people that are “yes men”.

Once again the operative word here is “men”.

Brian Meyer This is a good question, up to now I had not given it much thought. Women certainly dominate our sport at the lower levels, but the top levels still seem to be reserved for men.

There are certainly many women in our sport who would be more than qualified to serve on the board. Perhaps it is time for all of us women to start a campaign to get a woman elected.

Cindy Vogels I’d like to see the statistics, but I think the question might be why more women don’t run for the AKC Board. Since Jackie Hungerland became the first woman elected to the Board, it’s possible that women have been successfully elected to the Board in the same proportion as men - particularly in recent years

Rita J. Biddle I’m not sure, but I don’t think women consider their gender in deciding whether or not to run for the Board. I don’t know whether or not delegates consider gender when casting their vote for Board members. It would seem to me that decision making to run for the Board/elect a candidate to the Board would involve looking at many variables, such as: • background in the sport of purebred dogs • professional/work experience • educational background • experience in serving on boards (private, public, governmental, non-profit, etc.)

• experience with budgets, prioritizing needs/demands, and the budget setting process • ability to analyze operations and identify problems/areas needing improvement, propose solutions, monitor implementation, review results, and make any needed adjustments • ability to work in a small group decision making environment such as the Board of Directors • ability to listen, evaluate, and respond to the concerns of the Board’s constituency (the fancy, the Delegate Body, fellow Board members, staff, and the dog owning public) • an awareness of the anti-dog attitude on the part of some facets of society and experience in addressing anti-dog legislation and concerns • ideas about how to promote the AKC and the sport of purebred dogs • ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing Many things must be considered in deciding to run for the Board and in voting for a candidate. I sincerely hope that, in today’s world, gender isn’t one of them.

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You And Your

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BY Merry Fitzgerald, DVM.

Why is it important to test my herding dog for the MDR-1 gene?

Many herding dog breeds (i.e. Collies, Australian shepherds, border collies, Shetland sheepdogs, Old English sheepdogs) are affected with a mutation of the multi-drug resistance (MDR-1) gene. This gene encodes a protein that is responsible for removing certain drugs and toxins from the brain. Dogs that carry the MDR-1 genetic carry the mutated MDR-1 gene is defect cannot rid their brains ivermectin. It is a wormer that is of the problem drugs. The used in many canine heartworm result is a neurotoxic buildup preventive treatments including that can cause abnormal Heartgard, Iverheart, Tri-Heart and neurologic symptoms and/or Advantage DUO. Recent research death. has shown that ivermectin, when Research has shown that used in properly prescribed doses, as 3 out of every 4 Collies and 2 well as milbemycin oxide (Sentinel), out of 4 Australian shepherds is safe for dogs with the mutation. (of any size) have at least one Be aware that ivermectin can also copy of the mutated gene. If be found in many livestock wormers. you have a mixed breed dog Dogs should be kept away for that may have any of these several days after livestock worming. breeds in its ancestry, you Ivermectin is also found in home and should test your dog and yard insecticides under the names avoid certain drugs until you avermectin or abamectin. have the test results.

Other frequently used drugs that Testing for the MDR-1 can be a problem include loperimide gene can be done with a cheek for diarrhea (most commonly sold swab or a blood sample. Test as Imodium); butorphanol for results indicate if the dog pain and cough suppression; and carries 1 (heterozygous), 2 acepromazine (Ace, ACP, or Atravet) (homozygous) or no copies for tranquilizing, calming and of the mutated gene. anesthesia use.

Homozygous dogs are more For further information on how to severely affected by certain test your dog for the MDR-1 gene, drugs. visit the website of the Veterinary The most commonly Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory prescribed drug that should at Washington State University’s be avoided by dogs that College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Sometimes my dog’s nose is warm and dry. Does this mean he has a fever?

How can I tell?

Checking your dog’s vital signs can provide valuable information regarding his condition. You should know how to monitor the temperature, pulse, and respiration as well as the normal range for each of these.

Measure your dog’s temperature by using a digital thermometer in the rectum. Clean the thermometer with rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball.

Lubricate the tip of the thermometer with petroleum jelly and insert about one inch into the rectum. The thermometer will beep when it is done. Normal canine body temperature is 100 to 102.5˚ F. A low temperature may indicate shock or exposure, while a temperature over 106˚ F can be life-threatening. Puppies may have lower normal

temperatures in the range of 96100˚ F. Clean the thermometer with rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball after each use.

You can check your dog’s heart rate easily in two locations.

Place your hand on the left side of the chest just behind the elbow. You should be able to feel the heartbeat. You can also measure the heart rate by taking the pulse on the inner rear leg, near the groin. Count the beats for 15 seconds and multiply by four. Wear a watch with a second hand to time this. Normal heart rate is 60 to 140 beats per minute.

Larger breeds tend to have slower heart rates than smaller dogs. Puppies and toy breeds may be up to 180 to 220 beats per minute. The beats should feel strong and regular. You should seek medical attention if the pulse is weak, irregular, too fast or too slow.

Rest your hand on your dog’s side at the end of the rib cage.

You can see and feel the rising and falling motion as he inhales and exhales. Again count for 15 seconds and multiply by four. Normal respiration is 12 to 25 breaths per minute. The breathing should be effortless and quiet. Panting can interfere with an accurate count, so, if possible, measure respiration while your dog is not panting.

If the breathing seems too slow or labored, or if the rate is rapid and the breaths shallow while your dog is resting, call your veterinarian.

I also like to check my dog’s mucous membranes. The easiest way to do this is by lifting the lip and looking at the gums. The gums should be moist and pink.

Dry gums can be a sign of dehydration. Pale gums can signal shock or low red blood cell levels. Dark red gums may indicate heatstroke or sepsis. Blue color can mean low levels of blood oxygen and yellow gums can indicate liver problems.

Press your finger against the gums and then remove.

The color should whiten then return. Normal capillary refill

time is 1 to 2 seconds. Very rapid refill may indicate sepsis or heatstroke, while slow refill times can indicate circulation problems.

It is a good idea to get in the habit of checking your dog’s vital signs. As you practice you will know what is normal for your dog and can recognize problems before they become serious.

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are supplements composed of beneficial bacteria which are added to your dog’s diet. These live microorganisms are similar to the bacteria that are found naturally in the intestines and help maintain balance in the digestive tract.

Dogs benefit from probiotics because they aid digestion and support the immune system.

Probiotics produce short-chain fatty acids which inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium perfringens. Vomiting, diarrhea or excessive gas can create an imbalance in intestinal microflora (bacteria). These conditions can be triggered by stress related to boarding or changes in the home environment, dietary problems or a change of food. Since antibiotics work by killing bacteria, antibiotic therapy can leave your dog in need of a probiotic boost to normalize the microflora. Probiotics can help prevent urinary tract infections and reduce allergic reactions.

These supplements are available in several forms, such as oral pastes, powders, pills or capsules. Probiotics may be given for a few days or long term.

If you have any veterinary questions you’d like answered in this column, email them to: dognews@harris-pub.com.

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Ch. Bugaboos Picture Perfect

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How did you decide on your kennel name?

Shatara’s is my kennel name.

It had to do with my six year-old son wanting to name my Cocker Spaniel bitch after a TV cartoon he watched featuring the queen of all jungle animals.

What was your most disappointing dog show loss?

The Spaniel Club with my homebred tricolor.

None, I live in a bubble!

Yes.

Who is/was your mentor in dogs?

Debbie Verdon was my early mentor, and also Gloria Geringer.

I taught myself how to groom and studied pictures and followed Linda Pitts’ examples of her presentations in the Cocker ring!

The last book you read?

You get your news from CNN, Fox News, PBS, local or none?

Can you forgive and forget?

50 Shades of Grey.

Which two people would you have face off on “Survivor”?

What was your most important dog show win?

My first BIS on the Irish Setter Ch. McKendree’s Game Room Cowboy, who was Number One in the Breed and Top Ten in the Sporting Group in the ‘90’s.

9 Would you rather judge or win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club?

Which ever comes first if ever.

Howard Huber and Dennis Collins.

Questions ASKED OF:

Michelle Soave

You would like to be remembered as?

For my love of dogs and for being a very good sport.

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The Canine Sports Science Seminar A dog’s winning performance in any canine sport reflects its owner/handler’s knowledgeable planning and preparation. That winning edge may be gained by attending the Kennel Club Canine Sports Science Seminar. It will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Kennel Club Building in Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, England.

By Sharon Pflaumer

T

he seminar’s objective is to help handlers, instructors, and trainers get the most out of their dog’s performance, while also avoiding injuries and taking a holistic approach to the care of the canine athlete. To that end, authorities in the fields of canine health, treatment, training and nutrition will share their knowledge during the program. In the following interview, Debbie Deuchar, Kennel Club Working Dog Activities Manager, discusses the upcoming event.

which to educate competitors and anyone involved in dog sports about how to ensure their dogs or their client’s dogs are kept healthy, happy and safe.

Who is eligible to attend?

Deuchar: The seminar is open to anyone with an interest in canine sports and the science behind them.

This includes competitors in all venues, veterinarians, canine massage therapists, trainers, dog sports team leaders, etc.

What is the history of the Kennel Club Canine Because agility is Sports Science Seminar? so popular, is the Deuchar: It was first held in 2007 and has been seminar especially held on an annual basis since then. It was developed because, in many canine sports such geared to those as agility and working trials, dogs are athletes who compete in it? that compete in athletic conditions much the same as humans do. As a result, the Kennel Club believes they should be treated as such.

We also wanted to develop a platform upon

Deuchar: No single event will be emphasized more than any other.

Although the seminar attracts a large number of people involved in agility, we welcome those involved in any other canine sport, from obedience and working trials, to heelwork to music and flyball; as

“I've attended the Kennel Club Canine Sports Science Seminar on three occasions now and would thoroughly recommend it as a way to broaden your knowledge whatever your particular discipline . . . With all of the different speakers talking about a range of relevant topics, I found the day flew by and I learned something from each that helped to increase my knowledge and therefore the relationship with my own dog,” says Karen Laker, whose husband Mark is the Manager of Team GB, the British agility team competing at the European Open Agility Championships in Hungary. Photo by Mark Laker.

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Psychology and is a canine behavior consultant. This segment will focus on the importance of training, its “do’s” and “don’ts” and the best techniques developed specifically for training the canine athlete.

In what order will the authorities speak?

Deuchar: Marge Chandler will be the first speaker. All attendees will attend her session together. The last three presentations will take place after lunch and be conducted in smaller break out groups, with attendees rotating between them. The day will conclude with everyone coming back together for an open discussion, which will allow attendees to ask the speakers any questions they may have.

What was the reaction to past seminars? well as veterinarians, breed club representatives, and anyone involved in canine therapy or massage.

Does the seminar include information about veterinary sports medicine?

Deuchar: Although it’s not a medical seminar, it will provide background about certain issues that attendees may wish to speak to their veterinarians about such as nutrition.

Are the same topics covered each year?

Deuchar: No. Every year, the theme of the seminar changes slightly so different information is presented.

Which topics will be covered at this year’s seminar and by whom?

Deuchar: Nutrition and the Canine Athlete will be presented

by Dr. Marge Chandler. She is a Consultant in Small Animal Nutrition and an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at the University of Edinburgh. She also works within

Team GB member, Natasha Wise, is pictured above running an agility course with her dog Dizzy. Photo by Ian Watts Photography. the pet food industry for a top pet food brand. This segment will focus on nutritional information relating to food for dogs and the kinds of things that need to be considered when feeding the canine athlete.

• First Aid for the Canine Athlete will be presented by Emma Fretwell, who is a canine physiotherapist. As an International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA) registered chiropractor, she specializes in assessing back pain, lameness, and other pain management issues in quadrupeds.

This segment will focus on administering first aid to dogs and the steps that can be taken immediately after an injury while veterinary assistance is being sought.

• Personality Profiling will be presented

by Samantha Brenner-Harrison, who is a Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences. Her specialties include animal behavior and personality. This segment will focus on how to identify whether or not a dog has the potential to become a top canine athlete by monitoring certain traits such as intelligence and reactions to certain situations.

• The Impact of Training on the Canine Athlete will be presented by Lez Graham, who holds a Master of Arts degree in Dog

Deuchar: The reaction to past seminars has been overwhelmingly positive.

There are many returning delegates who attend it each year, which shows how much they benefitted from attending it in the past.

How much is the fee to attend the seminar?

Deuchar: The fee is £80 (around $147 US) when received before August 31, 2014 and £90 (around $154 US) when received after that date. Discounts are available for Kennel Club Members and students studying a relevant subject: £72 for Kennel Club members (around $123) and £60 for students (around $102).

When is the registration deadline?

Deuchar: The deadline for booking seminar attendance is October 3, 2014.

Pre-registration is required. No tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event.

For more information about the Kennel Club Canine Sports Science Seminar or to download the registration form that must be completed and submitted along with the fee in order to attend it, those interested may visit: www. thekennelclub.org.uk/activities/caninesports-science-seminar/.

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Inside The Sport The Monday August 4 edition of USA Today carried an article about service dogs on the airlines that the fancy needs to heed. The sub-title of the article stated “some travelers increasingly suspect service dog fraud.” It quoted Jeanne Hampl, secretary of the Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound, as stating that such fliers don’t want to keep their dogs in carriers and/or aim to avoid paying a fee for their pets.

“There’s so much fraud out there,” says Hampl. “People do it all the time-say it’s a service dog when it’s not-and create so many access problems for people with legitimate service animals.” Department of Transportation regulations allow genuine service dogs to accompany their owners on flights without charge.

According to regulations, airlines may require passengers with service dogs to submit documentation of their needs from medical professionals.

The article quoted frequent fliers who are questioning the authenticity of some that have been on their flights with service dogs. One such person says she has known people 42 Dog News

A WAKEUP CALL FROM USA TODAY

By Pat Trotter

who are misrepresenting pets as service animals and stated “It’s a pet peeve of mine.” Whether that was a play on words- or not -was not clear. Nonetheless, while I was reading the article a flight attendant looked at it and mentioned in passing that she had seen dogs so expertly groomed they “had to be show dogs” on several of her flights. This was on our flight from O’Hare to LAX en route home from shows in Virginia.

Thankfully, this article did not mention show dogs but seemed to be a red alert for all. The underlying message of the article was aimed at spotlighting the needs of the truly handicapped that depend on service dogs in order to live a normal and independent life.

Their dogs accompany them everywhere, and the article pointed out that human needs are sometimes not visible due to psychological and other hidden disorders. These dogs prove over and over that dogs truly are man’s best friend.

Last year a passenger with a service Belgian Malinois was in the gate area with us awaiting our flight.

She and her dog were en route to a search and rescue mission, and she discussed both the dog’s work activities and problems she

had encountered while flying with her dog on board. Because such assignments are usually emergency calls (earthquakes, tornadoes etc.), she is forced to make last minute airline reservations. A couple of times she had trouble getting on because dogs she suspected were not service dogs were already booked and the airlines limit the number of dogs allowed in the cabin.

The USA Today article of August 4th provided information about current airline costs for flying dogs. American Airlines is currently charging $125 for a dog in the cabin and $175 for one accompanying the owner in cargo. Delta is currently charging $125 for one in the cabin and $200 for one flying as excess baggage in cargo.

Southwest charges $95 for an in cabin dog and does not allow dogs in cargo. Since merging with Continental, United Airlines has a policy that does not differentiate between dogs accompanying their owner and dogs being shipped as air freight. In fact, one must go to the cargo area on United to both get the dog on board and retrieve it once at the destination. In cabin dogs are charged $125 while the costs of dogs in cargo on United range from $189 to $549. (source USA Today Research) In recent years the flying of dogs has become increasingly difficult as has flying period. Flights get cancelled or delayed more than ever. As airlines desperately try to get their finances in the black, reduction of flights and inconvenient scheduling is maddening. Four hour layovers waiting for connecting flights occur and passengers have no options. Perhaps important to all of us in the wonderful world of dogs is to do our best to play by the rules so airlines will continue to fly dogs.

Charlize...

The Red Princess is

Rewarded....

Shown on a limited basis and always owner-handled Charlize is winning at both All-Breed and Specialty shows and is presently the #2 ASCOB*

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An Interview With

Chris

Walker

Vice President of Marketing & Communications, AKC

By Karl M. Stearns

We face a daunting challenge.

There are a multitude of forces at play that are trying to “change” the “conversation” about purebred dogs. This has become a consternation for the fancy as we individually fight the perception that we are “isolated”, “arrogant”, and “out of touch”. A number of forces are

at play to change the thinking of the general public to “rescue” (a euphemism for glorified pet store operations). We all have watched in disbelief as responsible

breeders are painted as grasping, difficult people while the so-called “rescue” organizations are portrayed as “merciful” and serving the interests of dogs.

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most instantly, these younger people find those methods “too slow”. Too slow. Wow. They skip the “file attachment” part. They use Instagram and BAM! It’s out there for the entire world to see in an instant.

I recently was flying on JetBlue to Orlando for a speaking engagement. They provide free Wi-Fi, so I was able to communicate with the program organizers that were waiting for me at my destination. I marveled at the fact that I was hurtling above Earth, 36,000 MILES in the air, going about 600 miles an hour while I sat in a chair (kind of like Ali-Baba… but I digress…). Do we ever contemplate how much the world WE knew has changed? Yet, for the younger generations, this is NORMAL. They don’t know anything else. We have to change OUR reference point if we’re going to connect with them. Plain and simple.

When I was given this assignment from Dog News, I wondered, “What in the world am I going to do interviewing somebody who’s in charge of Social Media at AKC?”. I didn’t know what to expect. Wow. Wow. Was I ever in for a BIG surprise.

Chris Walker

is not a stodgy, old-school dog person. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

I love to go to AKC’s offices in New York and wander in the AKC Library. I imagine days gone by when this place was filled with dog people. There are absolute treasures of books and artifacts stored there. If you’re fortunate, you might even get Jim Crowley himself to give you a little tour as I once did. However, the “reference point” has changed in the world today. Chris Walker as a “millennial”, a “thirty-something”, gets it. This is the world he was born into, it’s the world he knows, and it’s the world he exists in. His reference point is a world in which digital communication is the norm. Immediacy is commonplace for him. He understands it, he embraces it, and it’s part of how his generation lives their lives. As a collective group, we are very fortunate to have this man “on our side”.

“I used to put up billboards to earn pocket money.”

“His reference point is a world in which digital communication is the norm.”

This is compounded by the fact that “millennials”, those younger people who are in the “about 30” age group are driven in the marketplace by “causes”. Savvy marketing people know that to reach this next wave of population: the challenge is to tie a “cause” to the effort. The term is “cause marketing” and it draws in the millennials like crazy. Witness the success of many so-called “animal rights” groups and you will find enormous support from the millennials. This is not necessarily because they view “us” as evil, and “them” as the benefactors. It’s simply that these organizations have discovered how to “cause market”. We have lagged way, way behind. In the vernacular, we are having our lunch eaten.

We in the fancy are left wondering why younger people are not attaching themselves to the sport of purebred dogs. We wonder how we’re going to pass on to the next generation all that exists today in the world of purebred dogs and frankly we’re coming up dry.

All one has to do is examine the world those “under 30’s” live in. Rotary telephones, record players, even tape players and fax machines are quaint relics of the past to them, things they have only heard about but maybe have never seen in action. They have never known they have to wait for ANYTHING. The world around them is filled with immediacy. Their style of communication involves methods that let them communicate “in the moment”.

While some of us older ones still marvel at the way we can send emails, attach files, and have them all arrive al-

Walker is a true Irishman. Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he grew up in what he calls a “typical Irish family,” which included “a lot of cousins and such”. He went his own way when he was accepted to Campbell College, a very prestigious all-boys school in Belfast. “It allowed me to get a great education while I played sports,” he told me. “The sports thing didn’t work out, though,” he continued. “However, the education allowed me to be accepted to college and I was the first person in my family to do so.”

Walker attended college at Staffordshire University and graduated in 2007 with a degree in marketing. “My Dad always wanted me to be a lawyer,” he recalled. “Unfortunately it was determined I had ADD pretty bad.” Walker pursued a degree in marketing and did quite well.

“In school,” he observed, “I was a ‘C’ student in things like math and chemistry, but I did well in other things. So I graduated near the top of my class when I majored in business subjects.” Walker went on to do some internships in the US with record companies and then eventually went to work for Sony.

He brought with him a work ethic instilled by his father. “Dad was a soccer player for teams in the UK. Eventually he got homesick and set up an advertising company doing billboards and so forth. He was kind of a local celebrity so he was able to get some good contracts. I used to put up billboards to earn pocket money.” Walker explained Continued on page 86

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Sentience Is Not Enough

By Carlotta Cooper Animal rights activists have become fond of pointing out that dogs and other animals are “sentient beings,” as though this is a new discovery.

In actuality, philosophers and scientists have been discussing the sentience of animals since at least the 18th century. Researchers today seem to amuse themselves by conducting experiments to prove that animals are sentient, but this is not news to most people, especially those of us who have dogs.

Representative Jim Moran (D-Virginia), long a thorn in the side when it comes to animal legislation because of his joined-at-the-hip status with HSUS, recently regaled readers of the political web site The Hill with his thoughts on animals as property and their status as sentient beings: http://thehill. com/special-reports/213877respect-of-animals-would-leadto-more-empathetic-humansociety#ixzz395v9w6Gn “I recoil at the mind-set, still espoused by some in Congress, that animals are mere property rather than sentient beings. It is that perverse worldview that led to mass exterminations of whole species throughout history,” Moran wrote.

Fortunately Moran, who has received 100 percent ratings from HSUS and been named Humane Legislator of the Year by the Humane Society of the 46 Dog News

United States and the Humane Society Legislative Fund, is retiring from Congress. However, there are plenty of other members of Congress with this same mind-set who shill for HSUS. Apparently people don’t understand what the word “sentient” means. Perhaps the confusion for animal rights people – and that would seem to include Rep. Moran – comes

“Apparently people don’t understand what the word “sentient” means. Perhaps the confusion for animal rights people – and that would seem to include Rep. Moran – comes from their own philosophers.”

from their own philosophers.

Sentience is simply being able to feel or sense; having consciousness. There are some who would argue that trees and plants have sentience. After all, there are studies that show plants respond better when you play music for them or talk to them. Vegans could be committing murder when they eat a plate of kale.

When it comes to animals, animal rights activists usually cite the 18th century philosopher Jeremy Bentham as an early founder of animal rights thought. He put forward the idea that if you can feel, then you can suffer; and the ability to suffer conveys certain rights.

Even to animals. In Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation Bentham wrote: What else is it that should trace the insuperable line? Is it the faculty of reason, or, perhaps, the faculty of discourse?

But a full-grown horse or dog is beyond comparison a more rational, as well as a more conversable animal, than an infant of a day, or a week, or even a month, old. But suppose the case were otherwise, what would it avail? The question is not Can they reason? nor, Can they talk? but, Can they suffer?

Animal rights activists argue that sentient beings of all kinds can experience feelings of pleasure and pain. Most of us would probably agree with this belief but ARs take it further and would give animals rights because they can feel.

In the 20th century animal rights philosophers have taken this concept even further. They have rejected some human rights – among them property rights – in favor of animal rights, calling efforts to keep human rights more important than animal rights “speciesism.” Peter Singer, one of the modern founders of the animal rights movement, wrote the following in his book Animal Liberation: Assume that, as sometimes happens, an infant has been born with massive and irreparable brain damage. The damage Continued on page 74

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THE FINNISH HOUND

RA E BOfRTheEEDS World

by Agnes Buchwald

This year’s World Dog Show is in Helsinki, Finland, at the city’s Exhibition & Convention Centre on the 8th, 9th and 10th of August 2014, when the Finnish Kennel Club will also celebrate its 125th anniversary. It is natural to me that even having talked twice already about rare Finnish dogs, to include the third one as my homage to the host. Besides, I am sure that you, my dear readers, will appreciate the history of the Finnish Hound. On the other hand if you are (as I am) passionate for history, take a virtual trip back about eight centuries before the Christian Era and you will be amazed about the immensurable history of this “small” country, and its strong, and resilient people.

About twelve thousand years ago, the land that is today Finland was almost

totally buried under a continental ice cap. Slowly this cap melted, and as the ice vanished, the earth began to rise. During that process, a peninsula slowly rose out of the sea, first forming several smaller islands, and, finally defined the form of the continent.

The continental ice cap and great bodies of water still covered most of Finland, and only trees and plants that survive under low temperatures bordered the gelid margins of the country. The local tribes survived hunting for the meat and fur on the land, and at the coastal waters the tribes survived on plenty of fish. The coastal regions of the Arctic Ocean are the places were

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most ancient relics of human culture were discovered by Finnish archaeologists.

The oldest relics were found in southern Finland, and are carbon dated as about from 7200 B.C. There is evidence that those ancient inhabitants had arrived by land from Eastern Europe.

Through the run of the centuries the climate became warmer, and under those better conditions the Stone Age man moved northward and slowly spread over the whole peninsula. There is evidence proving that even in the very ancient times trade relations with foreign peoples existed - many of the weapons discovered are made of a stone that does not exist anywhere in Finland.

The country began to show up forcefully in the history in 1155 when Finland became part of the Swedish realm. But in 1809 Sweden gave up Finland to Russia and the Czar declared the country a semi-autonomous Grand Duchy with himself as constitutional monarch represented by a governor general. In 1917 courageous patriots declared independence from Russia, and the new state was recognized by several other countries. Finally in 1919 a new constitution was declared (the same is in use today) and Finland became a republic with a president as head of state.

The Finns and the Soviet Union had wars since 1939 ending in 1944 when a massive offensive by Soviets forced the Finns to surrender. Some territory was ceded to the Soviet Union but Finland was never occupied, preserving its independence and sovereignty. In 1955 Finland joined the United Nations, and ten years later in 1995 Finland became a member of the European Union.

The total area of the country is 338,424 km2, the population estimated by the 2014 census is of 5,457,429.people, the capital and largest city is Helsinki.

The Finnish language is a member of the Finno-Ugric linguistic family that includes, in one branch, Finnish, Estonian and a small number of other tongues.

The other branch is the Hungarian, which is by far the biggest language of the Ugric group.

H

elsinki, the capital, is located at the shore of the Finland Gulf, some 80 kilometers (50 mi) north of Tallinn Estonia, 400 km (250 mi) east northeast of Stockholm, Sweden and 300 km. (190 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Helsinki has close historical connections with these three cities, and it’s the third largest city in the Nordic nations.

The nearby municipality of Vantaa is the location of Helsinki Airport, with frequent service to various destinations in Europe and Asia.

In 2009, Helsinki was chosen to be the best capital city in the world by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. In 2011, the Monocle Magazine ranked Helsinki the most livable city in the world (2011).

The Corruption Perception Index is considered gold standard. The country prioritizes human rights issues such as gender equality and freedom of information. It also has had the Best Education System in the World for the last 14 years. The low lifetime risk for maternal death is 1 in 12.200. Besides Nokia* there is “Angry Birds”, the most famous Finnish product. Recently Rovio, the company behind Angry Birds, announced that the downloads for their

“This rare Hound’s ancestry is uncertain.

It is a fact that this is an ancient breed, and that its forefathers existed even before the written records about dog breeding in Finland, but there is very little more information about them.”

“There is evidence proving that even in the very ancient times trade relations with foreign peoples existed - many of the weapons discovered are made of a stone that does not exist anywhere in Finland. “

famous game had surpassed two billion.

I was surprised to verify that Finland has the most saunas per capita in the whole world. There are 3.3 million saunas for 5.3 million people. Every new apartment is equipped with a sauna, all hotels, gyms and office buildings have one, and even foreigners living in Finland get addicted to them. By the way, a good sauna is a great idea after an exhausting day at any Dog Show.

Besides the famous Finnish Spitz, the Lapp Hound, and the Karelian hound, I will introduce my dear readers to a breed that even being very old is unknown to the world of dogs out of its homeland and Sweden.

This rare Hound’s ancestry is uncertain. It is a fact that this is an ancient breed, and that its forefathers existed even before the written records about dog breeding in Finland, but there is very little more information about them. The oldest fanciers made some patchwork notes around the last years of the 18th Century when several types of dogs were residing in Sweden and Finland. Those dogs were of two types: Spitz-type - present in Finland since it was first settled by humans, and the Western European Scent hound-type, which had possibly been introduced into the country around the Middle Ages.

The Spitz-type dogs had probably developed by crossing the domestic primitive dogs with the big, thick coated wolves of Northern Europe and Asia. These first breeds were capable of hunting, herding, sled pulling, and guarding. The first Spitz entered Finland probably with the first groups of nomadic hunters around 9,000 B.C. Continued on page 68

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ow many times have we heard the mantra that Juniors are the future of our sport? I partially agree with this. If we don’t keep and increase the new people that come into the sport, there won’t be a sport for Juniors or anyone else. But this article is about Juniors.

For those who care, judging Juniors is often the most difficult classes at a show.

Many of these young people are incredible, and decisions on placements have to be made on slight differences. Since I am one who loves judging Juniors, I thought I would share my thoughts with them – and you – on what I base many of my Junior placements.

One thing that I do differently from some is to have a table in the ring whether or not any of the Juniors is showing a table dog. Why? I want to see that the Juniors know which breeds are judged on the table, and secondly, I want to see how they position their dog so that this “obstacle” is not in their way. (For those that want to point out that Juniors are to be judged the same as breed judging, I call your attention to the fact that many judges who judge both table and non-table breeds often have the table left in the ring; and there is almost always a table in the Group ring.)

My procedure is to first have the Juniors come into the ring in catalogue order. Then I ask them if anyone wants to change their position to see that they know the relative speed at which each breed should be moved. (If it is a very novice group, and they do not place their dogs properly, I will rearrange them since safety

B Y is of primary importance.)

Then I give my two basic instructions: Do not set your dog up until I indicate that you should do so, and Have Fun! Here are some things I look at: rapport, composure, attire, smoothness of the team, proper set-up, and how much is Junior working.

The rapport between the Junior and dog is of utmost importance.

A good rapport shows that a relationship has been built, and that indicates to me that the Junior has spent time working with her partner.

Rapport is shown in how the Junior touches the dog, corrects it when necessary, and how they look at each other. Good rapport will also show up in both the Junior and dog being more composed. I also hope that a strong bond between handler and dog is an indication that both are enjoying what they are doing together.

Proper dress for Juniors in the ring is a difficult thing to discuss, but it is noticed.

I am not talking about how good, new, or expensive clothes are. Those things are not important. I am talking about clothing that allows the Junior to move freely and comfortably. Clothing also should not hang down into the dog’s face. As for the many talented young ladies that compete in Juniors, I will paraphrase an expression that my Mother used to tell my sisters: young ladies should wear clothes that allow you to bend and kneel to show your dogs and still remain a lady.

How important is a

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very well trained dog? This is a very fine point. Obviously a very well trained dog makes it easier for the Junior to show it, and good training should not be punished. But, if the dog is a wind-up toy and absolutely perfect in foot placement, and remains stock-still, how much handling is involved? On the other hand, a dog that requires the junior to stay alert, reset feet that are moved, and work at keeping the dog relaxed

show where I was not judging, I walked through the front door and there was a Junior with a Golden on the table, and she was blatantly coloring the dog’s nose. I said to her, “You do know that is against the rules, don’t you?” She looked shocked, and said that (add a handler’s name here) does it all the time and taught her how to do it. Really?

There are some changes I would make to the way we judge Juniors. We should be allowed to ask questions as we did in the past. Questions, such as what is the purpose of your breed, or what is the proper topline for your breed, requires that the Junior know something about the breed they are showing. Sometimes this can be amusing. I still remember asking a Junior many years ago, what her dog

“There are some changes I would make to the way we judge Juniors.

We should be allowed to ask questions as we did in the past.” and under control is showing good handling skills. Many Juniors show good quality breed dogs. Some do not.

This should not play into how juniors are judged. However, it should be taken into account if a dog does have a good topline, but the Junior does not set it up to show that.

When I have to choose the Best Junior, I often will have the Junior move her dog half way around the ring and “show your dog.” This means the Junior should do what is best for that breed or dog.

Many are able to free bait their dogs, and this certainly looks good. But there are some that cannot do that yet, or breeds that should not be shown that way; when that is the case, I expect the Junior to know that and “show the dog” to its best advantage – and if this means stacking the dog, that is what should be done.

Juniors also need to be aware of the rules. Some of them work for professional handlers, and these handlers should be setting the proper standard for them. At one

– a Golden Retriever – was bred for. She answered, “He is a show dog.” “Of course,” I replied, “but what does he do in the field?” Her reply made it very difficult for me to maintain a straight face, “Oh, he doesn’t run in the field. He would get stickers in his coat if he did that.”

Perhaps we could help Juniors find the right dog for them. Sometimes it is unfair to ask a Junior to show a dog that is taller than the Junior. I know many times breeders look for great homes for retired show dogs. Perhaps a type of clearing house could be set up through the AKC or a Juniors association that would match these dogs to Juniors.

If you want to see the absolute epitome of what Juniors is all about I strongly urge you to put this link into your computer and watch. The video was made by a former Junior, Diana Chan, as part of her application to Chapman University. Needless to say, she was accepted. http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ll1U-dpQbyU

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By Cerise Fairfax

For Mid-August, 2014:

Aries

March 21-April 19 Hounds and terriers will be assertive for the next few days quite possibly weeks.

They will express what they want and not settle for second best. This will include treats and tricks.

Taurus

April 20- May 20 Do not worry if you notice that your large dog has lost some energy. Sometimes larger dogs just need a little more rest and especially during the hot summer months.

If their lack of enthusiasm persists longer than you feel is appropriate and their appetite has decreased take them to the vet.

Gemini

May 21- June 20 Whoa! If your Gemini dog could speak English they would be asking for less sugar and more fiber.

Try not to feed your dog sugar, no matter if it is a little piece of chocolate. The sugar is not good for their blood pressure and it will also make them lethargic halfway through dog shows.

Cancer June 21- July 22 If your companion has never won an award yet then look out! This month and next month your dog will be fixated on the prize, and will work hard towards getting it.

Leo

(July 23- August 22) It does not matter whether your dog is a large breed, medium breed or a small breed (especially Chihuahua) all Leo dogs will want extra special love and affection for the next few weeks.

Virgo

August 23 - September 22 Your Virgo dog will behave uncharacteristically for the next few days. Expect them to bark a little differently or you might notice them getting up in the middle of the night to check things out. This will not last for long but it will give you a laugh because it will show you how unique your dog truly is.

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THE MALTESE

by M.J. Nelson

When

Chadwick (Shanlyn’s Keep’N the Chadwick CD BN RE CGC TDCH), Joanie Carqueville’s Maltese, does the article search in utility.

Chadwick clearly enjoys the jumping part of obedience.

you think about dogs doing a job, be it performing in the obedience/rally/agility rings or doing therapy work, chances are the first breed that comes to mind probably is not Maltese. Yet the people who participate in these sports with their Maltese say that the breed is surprisingly versatile.

Perhaps some of this versatility stems from the breed’s original use as hunting dogs in pursuit of rodents in the marshes and wooded areas on the tiny Isle of Malta off the coast of Italy. While these original Maltese were undoubtedly larger than the present day version of the breed, there were some smaller dogs in many litters and the little ones, too small to be effective hunters in the field, became favored lap dogs for fashionable men and women that were carried with their owners wherever they went.

The Roman Emper- Rugby (OTCH Mister or Claudius owned Rugby Sevens UDX2 a Maltese, as did OM3 VER RA OA NAJ), Daley’s MalRome’s governor of Samantha tese, is the first in the Malta, Publius. Mal- breed to earn an obeditese were first im- ence trial championship.

(Steve Surfman, photo)

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ported to England during the reign of Henry VIII and they quickly became favored and devoted companions of royalty as well as the rest of the British aristocracy.

The surprising athletic ability and devotion to their owners are traits still present in modern day Maltese. “They are always up for an adventure,” said Samantha Daley, whose dog Rugby (OTCH Mister Rugby Sevens UDX2 OM3 VER RA OA NAJ) is the first Maltese to earn an obedience championship. “They are very willing to work with us and their portable size makes

Rugby takes a jump at the All Star Obedience Championship (Steve Surfman, photo)

Ta-Jon’s Wee Bonnie Lass BN CD RN CGC (Ceilidh), one of Ruth Shields’ Maltese, waits for the “come” command in obedience.

training with distractions, traveling and showing much more convenient. I really love their attitude. The only obstacle I’ve found with Rugby doing any of the performance sports we’ve tried is stamina. He lacks both mental and physical stamina so I have to devote a lot of training time to keeping him in condition so he can handle the amount of work he’s asked to do.”

“Maltese think they are big dogs and they want to be with their owners.

They want to please and will work hard for you. This makes them fun to work with in performance events.

But, there are some drawbacks especially at outdoor events. Long grass coming over halfway up his short little legs which also have long hair is like me walking through knee deep snow. It’s also not easy for a Maltese to find a small dumbbell or utility article in tall grass. Lumpy, uneven ground is also challenging for Chadwick (Shanlyn’s Keep’N the Chadwick CD BN RE CGC TDCH) and so is wind. One time a large gust of wind just picked him up and blew him over. The judge, who was a long-time obedience judge, said she had never seen anything like that. In the next ring, the jumps were falling over and tent covers were blowing off so I guess it’s no wonder a little four pound dog couldn’t keep his feet,”

said Joanie Carqueville.

Training a Maltese can require some creativity now and then. For one thing, since they were historically carried with their owners wherever those people went, long sits and downs in obedience where their owner or handler is out of sight can be difficult for a Maltese.

“My Maltese have found out of sight long sits and downs very stressful,” said Ruth Shields, who owns two Maltese, Ta-Jon’s Wee Bonnie Lass BN CD RN CGC (Ceilidh) and TaJon’s Wee Highland Mist BN RN CGC (Fiona), that are involved in therapy work and participate in “Book Buddies” at the local library. “What I did to try and overcome this issue was take the summer off from training for their CDX and went back to basics. When we went back to training in the fall, I had other people give the dogs a treat when I was out of the room. We also had a problem with the dumbbell. My dogs didn’t like having either a plastic dumbbell or a metal article in their mouths.

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Veterinarians “Get it” About HSUS Courtesy of HumaneWatch.org

Just as the Humane Society of the United States cloaks itself with cats and dogs in fundraising material— even though only 1% of HSUS’s money goes to pet shelters—we’ve seen the animal liberation group use veterinarians as cover for its radical agenda. With that in mind, last weekend we attended the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) convention in Denver.

We’re glad to say that many vets are already in the know.

The response from veterinarians to our booth was generally very positive. Vets whose work involves laboratory animals have long been targeted by animal-rights radicals, so they didn’t need an introduction to HSUS. Same with livestock vets. But many vets are younger, from urban or suburban areas, and want to have a small-animal practice. They are prime pickings for misinformation from HSUS. And that’s exactly what HSUS had in mind. HSUS’s veterinary arm, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, had a booth to try to recruit veterinary professional members. HSVMA is simply the 56 Dog News

“HSUS was more cordial this year—in 2012, HSUS tried and failed to get us thrown out of the convention.” new face of an organization called Association of Veterinarians for Animals Rights (AVAR), which merged with HSUS in 2008 to create HSVMA. AVAR burned bridges in the veterinary community. The group teamed up with PETA for a full-page ad in 2004 claiming that AVMA, an organization representing thousands of veterinarians, had “betrayed” animals. A member of HSVMA’s Leadership Council has reportedly compared slaughterhouses to Nazi concentration camps at a recent animal rights conference and has written that “Laboratory destruction and vandalism…is not terrorism.”

Right—tell that to someone who has had his car firebombed or endured harassing phone calls.

HSUS didn’t help itself with the veterinary community by pushing— and then dropping—a planned ballot initiative in Colorado this year that would have allowed individuals to bring legal action against veterinarians. The idea, apparently, was to target livestock veterinarians who use standard practices that HSUS doesn’t like. The initiative may make a return in 2016 and would certainly be an extreme weapon for HSUS to use in its broader war against agriculture (keep in mind that HSUS is against all animal agriculture).

An important distinction for veterinarians to understand is that HSUS/HSVMA is about animal rights and not animal welfare. Animal welfare is science-based and involves treating animals humanely. Animal rights is about stopping the human use of most animals—which, ironically, would reduce the need for veterinarians and put many out of business.

HSUS was more cordial this year— in 2012, HSUS tried and failed to get us thrown out of the convention. But HSUS surely didn’t like the fact that our booth was right near theirs, something many attendees found amusing. Maybe next year we’ll be neighbors.

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Dog owners and breeders in the Tar Heel State are to be commended for scoring a major victory over an attempt to pass a budget in North Carolina that would’ve created a new definition of “pet dealer.”

The proposed budget would’ve created commercial dog dealer licensing and regulations based on the number of dogs a person owns regardless of breeding or commercial activity and would’ve transferred jurisdiction of the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act away from the Department of Agriculture, which has an expertise in areas of animal husbandry and is headed by an elected official, to the Department of Public Safety, which has no experience in animal affairs and is run by a political appointee.

Needless to say, these issues did not sit well with the American Kennel Club, which houses its operations in the Tar Heel State.

To its credit, the AKC’s Government Relations department was tenacious in its efforts to get its constituents involved in the conversation and wrote letters, made phone calls and issued legislative alerts warning of the problems and potential dangers included in the budget, which was approved by the NC House of Representatives. It was not approved by the Senate, however, so a conference committee was created consisting of selected members of both the House and Senate. Late last week that committee released its compromise budget, which does not contain the objectionable

language that so many dog lovers feared. Both the Senate and House began voting on the budget last week and Governor Pat McCrory was expected to sign it this week.

In a smart, classy move, the AKC’s GR Dept. has asked all who opposed the budget, especially those who reside in North Carolina, to contact key legislative leaders and members of the budget conference committee to thank them for listening to the concerns of its responsible dog owning and breeding constituents. Simply draft a brief email and write in the subject line: “Thank You”. It’s these little extra efforts that go a long way towards protecting the rights to own and breed dogs, as well as protecting the wellbeing of all dogs, something that the changes proposed in the House approved budget failed to do.

Committee members were also

Important Victory in North Carolina

being ambushed on the budget issue by animal rights groups, who would love nothing more than to see this type of legislation pass – especially in a state in which the AKC calls home. (To see what dog owners in the AKC’s other home state, New York, are up against this canine legislation season, see last week’s Off The Leash column).

It bears repeating how detrimental the proposed changes to the North Carolina budget could’ve been to dog owners.

Had this passed, it may very well have motivated dog owners and breeders to leave the state and may have even factored into the AKC’s decision on where to re-up, relocate or consolidate its offices when its leases expire in New York and North Carolina in 2019 and 2020, respectfully. To fully understand the gravity of the proposal, in addition to doing absolutely nothing to enhance the wellbeing of dogs, one must consider that the proposal violates property owners’ rights and would create a significant burden on taxpayers and law enforcement. Dogs are considered property under the law but the proposed change in the definition of “pet dealer” would’ve required commercial licensing and regulations based on the ownership of this property (dogs), not on actual commerce (the sale of dogs).

Contrary to some erroneous reports, the proposal did not exempt sportsmen or those who show dogs. There is some vague language that would exempt those kennels in which a “majority of dogs are being trained for hunting, sporting field trials or show” but how this would be proven is anybody’s guess.

Lengthy, costly court proceedings may help resolve these issues, but

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here is little denying the fact that for the past several months if not over the past several years there have been more complaints made about the Field Reps, particularly in the area of evaluations of judges, than ever before. I have continuously covered the topic both editorially and in this AND MORE column urging those in charge of the program to be more selective about the people they choose from within the field rep staff itself to be evaluators, as well as to do the same thing insofar as the breeds they give the field reps to evaluate. Additionally there seems to be quite a lot of confusion about how the evaluations should be made, which is a problem easily solvable, as far as I am concerned, since this is a strictly implemental problem and not a philosophic one.

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who should do this evaluating.

My thought years ago, which remains somewhat constant today, was to set up an independent Judges Department headed in those days by Annie Clark to implement an approval process. I do not believe the cost of this kind of a program would be anywheres near the alleged 6 or 7 million it is alleged to cost AKC annually today. If she or whomever wanted to use other judges, exhibitors or field reps or whomever to conduct these evaluations so be it and I am not talking about procedural evaluations, which to my mind are basically useless. Who really cares how and when an exhibit is moved so long as its movement is analyzed by the judge? (Remember the old story about an exhibitor who said to a judge, and it may have been to Frank or Annie, ‘My dog does not like this floor’ and the adjudicator said, ‘Fine, let’s take it outside and I’ll look at it there’!!) In any event the emphasis in the evaluation process must be in the judge’s performance by people who understand the breed being adjudicated upon. The problem of Continued on page 97

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The Lighter Side of Judging Continued FROM page 19

MS.A in the front passenger seat, and I climb onto the back, holding steady our two bottles of wine (nestled in my crotch), my half-full glass in my left hand, and DROID in my right hand proudly displaying the photographic image of MUFFIN’s sand bomb. In true Mod Squad fashion, the three of us, on a mission, hang on tight in fear of losing our wine.

The golf cart climbs the steep incline toward the road that leads to MISS TURD’S. Wishing there was a poop patrol siren to match our conquest of the slope, I settle for the blood rush of the mission.

DR.L chooses, on his own, to proceed off course, turns left, instead of staying straight and pulls into the driveway of the association President. Her house is located one block back from the waterfront and approximately 500 feet from MISS TURD’S home. DR.L and MS.PRESIDENT converse for several minutes. MS.A and I pour a little more vino for our drinking pleasure and for our need to be totally relaxed before the kill.

“What did she say?

Did you tell her we have evidence---did you tell her we watched MUFFIN and that we have photographs?”

MS.A enthusiastically asks.

“Yes, yes, and yes…she wishes us luck in our journey,” DR.L responds with an ever slight chuckle. “Beep, beep, beep, beep…” The Beach Traveler emanates while backing back onto the side street from MS.PRESIDENT’s driveway.

I manage a hefty swallow of cabernet before Beach Traveler hits top speed toward MISS TURD’S abode. Beach Traveler comes to a stop at 62 Dog News

the end of the side street and then turns right, goes approximately fifty yards, and comes to a halt directly in front of MISS TURD’S house, which is located on the left at the corner.

MISS TURD’S home is small, quaint, and beautifully kept. She is in the front yard working in the garden.

MUFFIN welcomes DR.L as he approaches with my DROID in hand. “Let me know if you need my assistance,” I offer DR.L as he approaches MISS TURD. MS.A and I remain seated in the Beach Traveler and attempt to listen to the confrontation. “Why… association…beach…crap… mess…clean…” We are only offered sound bites of what appears to be a rather heated conversation. Ten minutes pass and DR.L returns to the Beach Traveler. “Well, did we succeed?” I quietly inquire.

“Maybe! She is a difficult woman and I had no intention of staying and arguing with her. After I showed her the photo of MUFFIN’S sand bomb, she admitted to the dirty deed and she has agreed to go back down and clean it up. Time will tell,” DR.L proudly shares. MS.A and I click our plastic wine glasses together in a sign of accomplishment. Beach Traveler takes off and I, facing backwards, wave to MISS TURD and MUFFIN fulfilled in knowing that we may have transformed the behavior of one loving dog owner.

The cool breeze intensifies as the evening progresses. It is enhanced by Beach Traveler’s increasing speed. I manage to pour an

additional amount of red wine into my plastic glass without spilling a drop and then toss it directly into my mouth. I relax. The cool breeze combined with Beach Traveler’s rhythm forces a surge of creative energy.

My mind leaps in multiple directions. “I got it, yes---that would work for sure. You are a genius MR.FAULKNER,” I say to the world. “Not only would it help facilitate dog poop scooping, but it would also enable, yet another avenue for the American Kennel Club to generate revenue. What if every registered dog was required to submit DNA? Then, when an AKC registered dog takes a dump, drops a doo, craps, unloads a turd, or plants a yard/sand bomb without the owner/handler cleaning it up, the witness simply sends a sample to AKC, along with a detailed event summary, including photos and videos for DNA poopproof, and the owner is fined.

At the end of the year, if there are any outstanding balances owed to AKC, all awards and valuable points are withheld.

Also, AKC could establish reciprocity with every village, town, city and state law enforcement entity in order to receive a percentage of poop patrol funds generated by sharing their DNA information. Combine AKC’s commitment to a cleaner dog show environment, along with local, state, and federal agencies requiring all dogs to have DNA testing, we would eventually make a huge difference for the Puget Sound and all of America.

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So the Four Night Summer Shows have now finished in Split...

What, where?

SPLIT 2014

DAY ONE 24.7.2014 Best In Show Judge Dan Ericsson (S) 1. Basenji - MAMBA-EWANGA AKIMBA BABOO, Erika Heilmann & Tanja Deutschmann 2. Bracco Italiano - BICE, Manuel Francesconi 3. English Springer Spaniel - TRIMERE TOUGH COOKIE, Ann Corbett.

DAY TWO 25.7.2014 Best In Show Judge Liz Cartledge (UK) 1. Newfoundland - KING OF HELLULAND FEEL THE WIN, Sonia & Vlado Krocko 2. Pharaoh Hound - ENIGMA RUBY RED SPARKLES, Veronica Wiklund 3. Weimaraner - CASA DE JUNO QUEEN OF PINUPS, Rute & Joao Soares.

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Grand entrance of the Best In Show Judge Mr. Andrew Brace

Hotel Villa Dvor in the centre of the photo is where the judges stayed, about 30 minutes from the venue.

The roofs of the Split hotel area.

The Emperor arrives!

View of the hotel from the river.

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By VINCE HOGAN

Ante Lucin the main organiser for the split shows. Photo by Igor Brboleza.

DAY THREE 26.7.2014 Best In Show Judge Chang Weng Woh (MAL) 1. French Bulldog A’VIGDORS RAMASSEUR DES COMPLIMENTS, Ekaterina Komissarova 2. Weimaraner - CASA DE JUNO QUEEN OF PINUPS, Rute & Joao Soares 3. Dalmatian - DALMINO VOODOO VISION, Halper Drazic Zeljka & Drazic.

DAY FOUR 27.7.2014 Best In Show on day four was the Dachshund TOTILAS DEL WANHELSING, Judged

by Tamas Jakkel, Owned by Simone Catelani.

If you are not great on geography, you may need to hit the Atlas or start researching on Google!

For those in the know or some of the regulars on the European show circuit, this is a series of shows based in the lovely city of Split in Croatia on the Adriatic coast, which take place at the end of July each year.

And the four night shows…. well, it actually does what it says.

Four shows, all held at night… strictly speaking starting early evening…and finishing late into the night.

So what happens is that most people come and stay for the week. They make holidays out of this canine extravaganza, going Continued on page 78

DAY FOUR 27.7.2014 SUPER BEST IN SHOW under Judge Andrew Brace was the Newfoundland KING OF HELLULAND FEEL THE WIN, owned by Sonia & Vlado Krocko and handled by Zsolt Han (Hungary) Dog News 65

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what happened to a litter of puppies as they might all be registered under different kennel names and very often the puppies were sold unregistered, it was up to the new owner to take care of that.

Even as late as 1985 when I purchased a couple of WFT puppies from the incredible Elsie Williams of Penda fame, she asked if it was OK for her to register the puppies with her Penda prefix before I took them over…and of course I added my own as an affix.

The British attitude regarding the importance of kennel names is highlighted by the fact that frequently when a famous and influential breeder dies or for any reason stops breeding dogs, the breed clubs step in and make sure the name is protected for all future so nobody can use it and risk deranging the image once created.

In my book a wonderful gesture and a show of respect to people who deserved that their place in history was not devaluated in any way.

Sadly I must admit that a number of famous kennel names have been left to, taken over and continued by family or in some cases staff, who have successfully destroyed what was once a great reputation. And killing many wonderful memories with it.

I can really understand that in days gone by, prior to all this “computerizationing” of our lives, it could be problematic to check these prefixes world wide, but by now there is no excuse.

a problem she and her partner Bill Cosby had with another terrier breeder registering puppies using their Black Watch name. World famous for Lakelands and even Miniature Schnauzers. And the World would automatically believe that “anything” with that name was bred

by Heath/Cosby!!! I couldn’t believe this could happen in a well organized and civilized country.

Must admit I don’t know the end of that story, but only this year I saw a dog of another breed where Black Watch was part of the name.

Moving to the US I wanted to protect my own kennel name, which

nel names- and the look of some of these dogs and the idea that people might think they were in any way related to their American namesakes could give the innocent “victims” serious stomach problems.

So whatever can be done to protect us all is well worth the while!

As I mentioned initially, I think our prefixes/affixes should be considered a trademark or hallmarkand what a wonderful opportunity it would be for the AKC to introduce a system whereby we all had to pay either an initiation or maintenance fee –or bothfor protection of our “canine identity.“ Maybe, unbeknownst to me, there already is a system in operation whereby significant kennel names, past or present, are protected from being deranged forever, but if not I hope something is being done.

Lots of people gave their entire life for the promotion and improvement of their beloved breeds and I hope they will get the respect they have earned.

I would hate to see names like Grandeur, Salilyn, Vin-Melca, Pouch Cove, Sirrah-Crest, Salgray or Rancho-Dobes to name but a few, carried by any inferior animal bred and shown anywhere in the world- so if nothing else, why not come to an agreement with the world about protection of at least the most significant kennel names in American history.

Many of which have played an essential part in promoting and improving breeds all over the world.

And I am sure most breed clubs will be keen to assist in this process.

Well, maybe just another impossible idea from a naive immigrant…..

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The first time I became aware of the relaxed rules for use of kennel names in the US compared to Europe was when my friend, the one and only Captain Jean Heath, told me about

USE OF KENNEL NAMES I was told was very simple. Just fill in a form and send it to the AKC with a check for 100 Dollars, which I of course did. But much to my surprise that only stops breeders of Wire Fox Terriers from using the name for five years at the time, which really annoyed me and still does.

Maybe it would be a major hazard to overcome if the AKC started over from scratch and in cooperation with TKC and FCI tried to introduce a system with global protection of kennel names. But I would love it if they tried. Over the last few years I have seen European dogs registered with American ken-

“Sadly I must admit that a number of famous kennel names have been left to, taken over and continued by family or in some cases staff, who have successfully destroyed what was once a great reputation. And killing many wonderful memories with it.”

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RA E BOfRTheEEDS World

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The Scent hounds were introduced possibly across the maritime trade with other parts of Europe. They were appreciated by the nobility not only for their elegant stance but also for hunting in packs. Most of the hounds came from Sweden and Germany, although a few British, French, and Russian Hounds also showed up in Finland. The German hounds are a bit different from the ones of Britain and France, and are known as Brackes. Those Bracke type hounds conquered the Finnish hunter preference.

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ost of the hunting dog history is similar (i.e. any kind of hound mated with each other), and finally each country had its own type of dog. This situation finally changed in the late 1700s in England when the English Foxhound fanciers began a studbook to keep their breeding records accurate, maintaining their dogs as pure as possible. This attitude was the first step toward the foundation of kennel clubs and dog shows. The work of the of English Foxhound club was so successful that similar actions were copied by a great number of breed clubs around Europe.

In the Russian Empire annexed Finland nobility organized special hunting dog breeding programs, and added some of the local hound lines, and other Northern European hounds to the scent hounds keeping in mind those dogs’ natural resistance to the gelid weather.

The general qualities of the new breed were similar to the Bracke-type dogs, but adapted to Finland’s terrain and weather conditions. The early Finnish breeders kept their hunting mostly for their work, the aptitudes of the hounds were the important goal, and nobody really cared for the conformation shows nor for the kennel clubs.

One of the leaders of the effort was a blacksmith named Tammelin, known by his dedication and work with a number of crosses, especially with Swedish, German, Swiss, and English hounds.

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the other scenthounds becoming very popular also in Sweden and Russia.

The Finnish Hound is famous for its keen sense of smell, determination, and ability to work the rough terrain and the cold weather of its homeland. The breed, even being very popular in Finland and in Sweden, is almost unknown by the world’s fancy. The first fanciers made some patchwork notes about some lineages at the end of the 18th Century.

At the time there were only two types of pure bred dogs; the stone ages old Spitz-type - and the Western European Scent hound-type that had likely been introduced around the Middle Ages.

Especially in Finland the Spitztype dogs had probably developed by crossing the first domestic primitive dogs with the big, thick coated wolves of Northern Europe and Asia. The first Spitz probably entered in Finland with the first bands of nomadic hunter-gatherers that settled the country after the end of the last Ice Age, around 9,000 B.C. The Scenthounds were very common across France, Germany, the Low Countries, and the British Isles since the beginning of recorded history. We can see paintings and statues showing how extremely popular those dogs were throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when hunting with packs of hounds was a popular activity of the Western European nobility.

Those dogs were extremely talented hunters with exceptional noses, and great determination. The Scenthounds possibly were introduced to Finland because of the maritime trade with other parts of Western Europe. Most of the hounds came from Sweden and Germany, although a few British, French, and Russian Hounds also made their way to Finland.

In 1889, the Suomen Kennelliitto (Finnish Kennel Club) was founded. One of the primary goals of the club was to develop a standardized breed of the purebred scenthound unique to Finland.

Scenthound breeders became much more interested in registering their dogs and began to pay more attention to pedigree and purity than before. The hounds bred by Tamelin became known locally as Suomenojokoira, which we know as the Finnish Hound or Finnish

Bracke. Finnish Hounds became very popular in both Sweden and Russia. The appearance of the Finnish Hound has evolved over time. In 1893, light brown dogs with white markings were preferred, but by 1913, tricolor had become the most popular.

When the first official standard was adopted in 1932, the standard had become quite specific concerning the official coat color, with a red-brown coat, white markings, and a black mantle.

There are currently around 5,000 Finnish Hound registrations every year, of which about 80% come from Finland and nearly all the rest from Sweden. According to Finnish Kennel Club registration statistics, the Finnish Hound is currently the third most popular breed in Finland, behind only the Labrador Retriever and the German Shepherd Dog. The Finnish Hound is currently considered either the most popular Nordic (Scandinavian) dog breed or the second most popular after the Norwegian Elkhound.

The Finnish Hound’s appearance is very similar to other Western European scenthound breeds, but the breed is one of the most unique-looking members of that group. The Finnish Hound is a medium to medium-large breed. Most males stand between 21½ and 24 inches tall at the shoulder, and most females stand between 20½ and 23 inches. Although weight is heavily influenced by height, gender, and build, the average Finnish Hound weighs between 45 and 55 pounds. Finnish Hounds are usually slightly longer from chest to rump than they are tall from floor to shoulder, but this trait is not overly exaggerated. The Finnish Hound is a working breed first and foremost, and should always appear as such. This breed should be very muscular and look very athletic. The tail of the Finnish Hound is long and tapering. It should always be carried low rather than above the line of the back.(from the Standard).

The United Kennel Club of the US was the first kennel club to grant full recognition to the breed in 1996. The Finnish Hound is not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), but is accepted by the FCI. Our dear readers will find the complete standard at the FCI, and at the UKC breed pages. *Nokia Oyj is a Finn communications and information technology multinational corporation that is headquartered in Espoo, Uusimaa

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Sagittarius

Libra

September 23- October 22 Awe, cute lil Libra will immerse their energy into practice for the next show and will put all their heart into making you happy about their ability to look good and perform well.

November 22- December 21 Small breeds will try to get your attention by looking directly into your eyes. They will have so much to say but only dog language to speak it in; nevertheless, they will get their message through because you know your dog and they know you.

Capricorn

December 22- January 19 Looks like focused Capricorn will prove who is tops, because their attitude for the next while will say “I’m boss.

Move out the way.”

Scorpio October 23- November 21 Do not be too hard on your Scorpio dog if they do not perform well at a show or they refuse to put much effort into training. This is a phase they will get over within the next five days to twelve days.

No need to fret.

Aquarius

January 20- February 18 It is a toss up out of who will have the worst attitude this week and next, the terriers or the hounds. Either way you should expect a little unnecessary growling and snarling during shows or while in the presence of other dogs.

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Feb 19- March 20 Pisces will not be quiet this week. They will have a lot to say and they will want to express it openly. You may get them to calm down with a yummy bone that will distract them from barking and occupy their mind.

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THE MALTESE

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one of their favorite things to do. to remember that lap dogs still need to One problem is that people don’t run, jump and play.” seem to take small dogs seriously.

Daley said that the “send away” Just a short story to illustrate that. in directed jumping in obedience was I was at an obedience trial when difficult for Rugby. “Getting him to go six men on Harleys arrived with straight for so many body lengths and their Rottweilers in the sidecars. to go quickly was a challenge. I hadn’t The Rotties were really cute getdone a good enough job initially in ting out of the sidecars with their explaining to him what I wanted so he goggles on. But, as I walked by got frustrated with me and the work. I with my Maltese, ended up re-teaching one of the bikers the exercise from the said, ‘The hors beginning and he was d’oeuvre has armuch more willing to rived.’ My Malwork when I was more tese, the hors clear with him. The d’oeuvre, took jumping part of the exsecond place ercise was easy. Jumpin the trial and ing was something he the Rottweilers really liked to do and didn’t qualify. I once he understood asked the biker, what he was supposed ‘How does it to do, he took care of feel to be beat- Ceilidh takes the broad jump in the rest. You have to en by an hors obedience. make sure, however, that d’oeuvre?’ I also once the dog has an uninvited him for derstanding of all the relessons on Tuesday nights. He quired exercises in any of these sports laughed and said, ‘I guess I dethat you train just enough to keep them served that.’ But, my girl made challenged and interested but not long friends that day with six Rottweienough for them to get bored with ler body guards. While Maltese what you are doing. They can be quirky may be small, they are very agile to train but positive reinforcement aland willing to work. Too many ways seems to work best. However, as people think of them as just little I said, Rugby, like many Maltese, has lap dogs when in fact they are some stamina issues so when he has a bright, loving, energetic and ealong day of showing or trialing ahead of ger to please. They’re not just him, I make sure to bring high fat treats an exquisite dog to look at, they along and I give them to him in regular have brains and they are very verintervals to help keep him charged up. satile. But, we need to continue to We have been lucky to trial under very breed sound Maltese so they and fair and objective judges that didn’t factheir owners can enjoy the many tor Rugby’s breed into their judging. I sports available for dogs these think we have surprised a lot of people days. Even if they’re only going who aren’t used to seeing Maltese to be companions, it’s important competing in agility and obedience. I 72 Dog News

personally need a dog that is versatile. I need a dog that behaves in public, has enough energy to keep up with me when we go for walks on the trails around my home, is confident enough to relax in new situations and is easy to live with. I’ve found a lot of overlap with those requirements and the training needed to successfully participate in dog sports.”

The size of a Maltese can be an issue in sports like obedience where these little dogs have to occupy the same ring as much larger breeds. “You have to be proactive in your dog’s behalf,” said Shields. “Maltese don’t know that they are tiny dogs and that other dogs are much bigger and stronger. So, when you are doing sports like obedience, you need to be aware of the other dogs and their handlers and what each is doing.”

“Safety is a very important issue when you have a very small dog like a Maltese,” said Carqueville. “You have to be extra aware of your surroundings. Fortunately, we are usually either the first or the last dog in the ring because of the practice of having them line up according to height and that does ease some of the safety issues. Even with this issue, however, it is an exciting time for Maltese and their owners. In recent years, more people who own Maltese are discovering that their dogs can participate in a variety of events and they are getting involved in many different sports with their dogs. Entries for obedience and rally at the national specialty have risen dramatically in the last couple of years and other areas such as agility have also seen an increase. Maltese people are finding out that there are a variety of ways to engage in fun activities with their dogs. The one problem we face as a breed is the lack of new serious breeders entering the breed. We need more people who will continue to breed to the standard and improve the Maltese breed.”

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Sentience Is Not Enough Continued FROM page 46

is so severe that the infant can never be any more than a “human vegetable,” unable to talk, recognize people, act independently of others, or develop a sense of self-awareness. The parents of the infant, realizing that they cannot hope for any improvement in their child’s condition and being in any case unwilling to spend, or ask the state to spend, the thousands of dollars that would be needed annually for proper care of the infant, ask the doctor to kill the infant painlessly. Legally, the doctor should not [kill the infant], and in this respect the law reflects the sanctity of life view. Yet people who would say this about the infant do not object to the killing of nonhuman animals. How can they justify their different judgments? Adult chimpanzees, dogs, pigs, and members of many other species far surpass the brain-damaged infant in their ability to relate to others, act independently, be self-aware, and any other capacity that could reasonably be said to give value to life. The only thing that distinguishes the infant from the animal, in the eyes of those who claim it has a “right to life,” is that it is, biologically, a member of the species Homo sapiens...But to use this difference as the basis for granting a right to life to the infant and not to the other animals is, of course, pure specie-

sism. It is exactly the kind of arbitrary difference that the most crude and overt kind of racist uses in attempting to justify racial discrimination.

Singer takes Bentham’s argument further.

Is an infant’s life, even one with brain damage, more important than the life of an animal? Is it discrimination to value the life of a human more than that of an animal?

These are the arguments Singer raises, with the obvious belief that an animal life is just as important as a human life.

Gary Francione, another leading animal rights philosopher, has a somewhat different view than Singer. He is an abolitionist. “All sentient beings, humans or nonhuman, have one right: the basic right not to be treated as the property of others.” (From his blog.) For Francione and some other animal rights philosophers, groups such as HSUS are not appreciated because they work incrementally, through legislation, instead of calling for the out and out abolition of pets and animal agriculture.

These groups are too slow for some AR philosophers who would like to see an end to animal “enslavement” right away.

There is no reason why sentient beings can’t be property. We’re talking about dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, and all of the other animals that populate our domesticated world. We’re not discussing human beings as slaves, even though ARs like to use the terminology of slavery. Sentience – the ability to sense and feel – doesn’t convey some quasi-mystical status that gives animals human rights. Sure they think and feel.

I don’t think many

“There is no reason why sentient beings can’t be property.

We’re talking about dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, and all of the other animals that populate our domesticated world.

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people are surprised by that news. But they can’t be held morally responsible for their actions. They don’t know right from wrong as humans do.

I think most of us who have animals support animal welfare rather than animal rights. This is the belief that we are responsible for taking good care of our animals and preventing them from experiencing any unnecessary pain or suffering. We are stewards of the animals in our care and it’s up to us to look after each generation so we can pass it along to the people who follow us. That doesn’t mean surrendering our human rights or our property rights. It doesn’t mean giving animals rights either.

Besides, people don’t have to own animals as property to exterminate whole species. Native Americans didn’t own the horses that were in the Americas before the continent was colonized

by Europeans but they hunted them to extinction. According to biological diversity experts, we are losing dozens of species (including amphibians, birds, fish, insects and other creatures) per day simply because of changes to the environment.

So, Rep. Moran’s discussion of the sentience of animals seems a little behind the times. Of course animals are sentient. Of course they feel and sense things. That’s not the point. Your dog still can’t tell right from wrong beyond knowing he’s not supposed to poop in the house – which you have taught him. Your dog doesn’t have the moral sense required to make or obey laws in a human society. Your dog needs you to make these decisions for him and take care of him as a domesticated animal. That’s why we don’t need animal rights. That’s why sentience is not enough.

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these are burdens that neither law enforcement nor reputable hobby breeders would care to enter into and the wellbeing of dogs would likely suffer additionally during these instances.

Like so many of these efforts designed to curtail the breeding and owning of dogs, they are disguised as efforts to rein in or eliminate puppy mills. When North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory accepted a Humane Society of the United States award on behalf of his wife, Ann McCrory, who was unable to attend for health reasons, he stated that the puppy mill issue was a priority of the First Lady and told his audience that should the issue come to a vote “there’s no way they can vote ‘no’.” Such conviction is more than the typical political bluster and pandering designed to whip an approving audience into a frenzy, it’s a promise to continue to pursue an animal rights’ extremist agenda, which would’ve been much easier to accomplish had the jurisdiction of the Animal Welfare Act been transferred to the Department of Public Safety.

No doubt Gov. McCrory and the First Lady had someone in mind to address their priority and further an

“The significance of this victory cannot be understated but by no means is this battle over.”

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extreme animal rights agenda.

The significance of this victory cannot be understated but by no means is this battle over. North Carolina’s dog owners get a brief respite from the barrage but like the villain in a horror movie series, this beast will keep rearing its ugly head even when it’s apparently dead and buried. All who contributed to the effort should be commended, as it’s much easier to prevent this type of legislation from becoming law than it is to repeal it, although that’s not unprecedented, either.

In Oklahoma, kennel and breeder laws were stripped from the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture and placed under a newly formed Commercial Pet Breeder Board in 2010. Due to myriad compliance issues and excessive expenses, jurisdiction was returned to the Department of Agriculture by 2012.

Similarly, a Commercial Breeder Act went into effect in Tennessee in 2009 in an attempt to regulate breeders who kept more than 20 intact female cats and dogs. It passed under the guise of licensing, regulating, and inspecting 500 commercial breeders, which was supposed to deliver $1 million annually to the state. The reality for fiscal year 2011-2012 was 20 commercial breeders licensed for a total of $70,200 and the cost to administer the program was over $365,000. A sunset clause built into The Tennessee Commercial Breeder Act in the event it proved to be less than advertised caused it to expire on June 30, 2014 – but not without a fight. In fact, the HSUS is urging Oklahoma’s lawmakers to put the Commercial Breeder Act back in place during the 2015 legislative session even though it proved ineffective and expensive to implement.

Congrats and kudos again to the dog owners, breeders, and club members of North Carolina for a job done well. But be forewarned: keep the celebrations and the ‘thank yous’ brief and be on the lookout for another attempt to regulate and legislate you out of business or out of state.

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to the beach by day, enjoying long lazy lunches and then heading off to the dog shows to start about 6 or 7 o’clock in the evening.

IN A NUTSHELL

To see what this event is all about you perhaps have to experience it for yourself, but maybe some of the advance PR will give you an insight.

Here’s how the organisers sell the show to the exhibitors: “Top Quality Judges, Professional Handlers Judging Junior Handling, Specialty Show For Dalmatians, Unloading Next To The Rings, Free Parking For Cars, Campers And Buses, Help With Finding The Accommodation, Dancing, Massage, Sun, Sea, Cheap Entry Fees, Kindergarten, Toilets In The Bus... Do You Need More Reasons To Enter Your Dogs For The Show Everyone Talks About?”

in people from 33 different countries. The judging panel is also truly international and top level. Liz Cartledge from the UK, Dan Ericcson from Sweden, Thomas Jakkel from Hungary, who was the judge for BIS at the WORLD DOG SHOW in Budapest last May, Stephen Seymour from the UK and Lesley Chalmers from New Zealand, and the super BIS judge on Sunday Andrew Brace from the UK amongst many others.

STUNNING SITE

There are many attractions about this show. Firstly the city itself.

Built on and around the Roman remains of the Palace of Diocletian who came here from Italy on the short(ish) boat trip across the Adriatic and apparently set up his summer holiday home here. It became a superb example of a Roman town and many parts remain impressively intact in the city centre, which has woven itself into the fabric of the old buildings. Lovely squares and restaurants and boutique shops appear around every corner. It is all set off by being next to the impressive harbour and is a very picturesque and interesting place to go at any time. Roman soldiers inhabit the central area and the Emperor Diocletian himself makes regular

appearances…more of this later!

Just a ten-minute walk from the palace area and you will locate the local rugby club stadium. For the uninitiated, ‘rugby’ is akin to American football but without all the helmets and protective gear. It’s played by rather big men who generally end up with broken noses and cauliflower ears…I’ll explain the rules next time!

Anyway, the stadium provides a great level and grassy playing field and of course has floodlights and some parking.

It’s converted into show rings by the boys and girls of the club with a selection of trade stands around the perimeter; the pro handlers with many dogs tend to get parking on site as they are there for the duration whilst others can park just down the road and shuttle buses move up and down throughout the show. It all seems to work even though it’s slap bang in the middle of a busy city!

Mind you, the locals must wonder what’s hit them each year…but life seems to go on all around.

ALSO STUNNING… the HOTEL!

That gives you some idea of what’s going on. Massage by the way is a local masseur who sets up The judges meanwhile are all his table and tent for the four days largely kept away from exhibitors to ease those aching backs! about 25 minutes away down the It’s all organised by a group of coast in a small seaside resort people from the Sporting Dog Club called Omis, right on the Cetina in Split, mainly younger people, river. Wow, what a position for a which is good for the sport. Front hotel, high up on a rocky outcrop man for the whole event looking straight down is well known exhibitor the gorge and the river and handler Ante Lucin, at the back, and the a popular guy around the front a lovely view over European circuit. the town. Most judges His partner Javier love the setting and are Gonzalez Mendikote is always pleased to get also a driving force and the invite! The hotel is over the last few years a friendly family run esthey have rebuilt the reptablishment. utation of the show. OUR Judges and VIPs DOGS is the Internationalso take in a guided al Media Partner for the tour of the city and on show and helps promote the day after the show Split throughout the year enjoy a boat trip to one in advance. The result of of the nearby islands. everyone’s efforts is a very On the first night of friendly affair, which then the show, all judges are totals 4,322 entries across introduced to the exthe four days and draws The show is held in the town centre on the rugby field. hibitors and this year Continued on page 82

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t’s that time again. The Board of Directors has selected the nominating committee that will select the Delegates they feel are qualified to run for the Board of Directors at the next annual meeting held in March. The nominating committee consists of Chairman WAYNE BOYD, Delegate from the Bayou Kennel Club; STEVE SCHMIDT, Delegate from the Texas Kennel Club; GAYLE LABERGE, Delegate from the Atlanta Obedience Club; LINDA KNORR, Delegate from the Greenville Kennel Club; and CONNIE CLARK, Delegate from the American Fox Terrier Club. The two alternates are ANNE BOWES, Delegate from the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, and ANDREW MILLS, Delegate from the Del Sur Kennel Club. The committee will undoubtedly consider and most probably re-nominate the three board members whose four-year terms expire. They are the Class of 2015: ROBERT AMEN, Delegate from the Port Chester Obedience Training Club; CARMEN BATTAGLIA, Delegate from the German Shepherd Dog Club of America; and STEVE GLADSTONE, Delegate from the Greater Naples Dog Club. So bowing to public pressure but still hell bent on pushing it forward, the American Kennel Club has tweaked the requirements for the

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National Owner Handled Series.

They are removing the limitation on dogs co-owned with professional handlers, though they may not exhibit in the class, changing the definition of professional handler to add “within the last five years,” and automatically marking all entries from the Amateur-OwnerHandler class as eligible for the NOHS. It also changed the policy regarding clubs. Questions concerning the NOHS can be answered contacting the American Kennel Club at eventnews@akc. org. On a lighter note the Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club has been honored with the AKC Community Achievement Award for promoting responsible dog ownership. Happy Anniversaries to GEORGEAN & DON JENSEN, BOBBI & JOE WALTON, and MICHELE MOLNAR & JAMIE DANBERG. Celebrating Birthdays…IRIS LOVE, LOREEN HOGAN, NORM KENNEY, JEFF HANLIN, MICHELLE STARRY, JERRY WEIRICK, LISA MILLER, NORMA SMITH, MARY ELLEN CAMPAGNON, ALBIN PAUST, LISA BETTIS, ANNE MARIE MOORE, GLEN LAJESKI, ROZ KRAMER, DEVON KIPP, JUDY VANDERLIP, WENDY PINTO, VICKY COOK, BILL SAHLOFF, LYNN MEYER and NIKKI RIGGSBEE. Celebrating a major birthday with family and friends, RENEE POPKEY.

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they each received personalised clocks illustrating their favourite breeds!

They also witnessed some of the (obligatory) traditional local dancing before judging commenced.

THE JUDGING

Most breed judging takes place from about 7pm to midnight. A meal break is taken on site and also during that time some entertainment for the crowd, which this year was a team of dancers who went on to ‘teach’ many of the exhibitors to perform a dance which was then a feature of the last night in the main ring!

Fun for all, which is how it should be.

Each night a best in show is declared (see photos) and on the Sunday night the four best in show winners return to compete in the supreme BIS competition. Judge this year was Andrew Brace from the UK who was escorted into the ring by the cohort of Roman soldiers (yep, those from the palace) and of course the Roman Emperor Diocletian himself and his good lady.

All good theatre and a spec-

Lucin and Javier Gonzalez Mendikote and to the rest of the team in Split who make this incredible show!!!

Well he might say that having won BIS here twice! Well done Zsolt and Brutus.

Andrew Brace, the judge for the super Best in Show on Sunday night said, “Thanks once again to Ante Lucin for his brilliant organisation, his enthusiasm, his passion for the sport I love, his generosity and his friendship - you’re the best.”

Many photos were taken before the final party and then everyone staggered off to bed after four exhausting but enjoyable days, and nights!

THE PARTY’S OVER! These night shows can make you dog tired! tacle for the crowd! Ante Lucin did a great job on the microphone in the ring and also received a large thank you card signed by judges before the final judging.

Andrews’s choice for the best of the best was a top winning Newfoundland known affectionately as Brutus!

Brutus is a Multi BIS winner including top wins at the WORLD DOG SHOW 2013 and Crufts Reserve BIS 2012. He is Champion King of Helluland Feel the Win and is handled by a top Hungarian pro handler Zsolt Hano who said, “Split, my favourite dog shows of all time!! Thanks to Ante

So the final word can go to Ante Lucin the organiser, who said, “The seventh addition of the 4 summer night shows is finally behind us! Javier & I would like to thank to each one of you - friends, exhibitors, judges, visitors, guests and especially the great team from the Sporting dogs club in Split, Andrew and all the staff of the amazing Hotel Villa Dvor for making it another great and successful show! Without you all this would not be possible!”

The dates for next year’s event are July 23 to 26th with the Interra (Terrier) specialty on July 22nd and also a Dalmatian Specialty.

Of course there is, Split is in Dalmatia!

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ing online communities, we are communicating with the media, communicating with our core constituents and we are fighting for dog owners’ rights in the US. So it’s pressure but pressure makes diamonds and I am loving it to the nth degree.”

In his position with AKC, Walker is Vice President of Marketing and Communication. Under his direction is communication, marketing, social media, new product development and building the AKC ‘digital footprint.’ Doing this successfully means developing a strategy. I asked him to explain what he has developed. “Customer centric. Essentially treat everyone like a customer and give them the best experience possible, be open and listen to feedback.”

How can parent clubs, local kennel clubs, other dog organizations utilize social media and digital marketing? Chris told me, “Social media is a critical communications platform that can be a very good, low cost/no cost way to reach the general dog loving public. Facebook is rife with dog lovers and also can be used to target local people and promote events.

It is a great way to build awareness and also nurture the audience to better understand the goals of the club and ultimately get them to come along and find out more.”

What should clubs do? “Find a core audience in your locale. Get local people involved in communication with your club. Start interacting with your constituency.”

Chris explained further, “I felt this needed to be a ‘dive in head first’ effort to gain traction for the AKC brand. AKC needs to build their footprint in this ‘space’ to ’own’ the space in electronic medium. Utilizing this position can create a stream of income from digital means. Revenue margin is critical for AKC to sustain itself for the dog world. Utilizing electronic and digital means to create a revenue generating ‘engine’ will help ensure the long term stabil-

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good, low cost/no cost way to reach the general dog loving public.”

his father’s outlook: “My dad instilled the belief in me that it was important to move the family along and upward. Our family lived a very tough life until my Dad hit it big with his business and we prospered. I learned to continue that by creating opportunities for myself.” Walker continues to keep his hand in different projects outside his work for AKC that keeps his creative juices flowing.

What about involvement with purebred dogs? Chris admits his family was not involved in the dog world to the extent that many of AKC’s constituents are. “My grandfather bred some beautiful Kerry Blue Terriers, and he showed them at competition in and around Ireland. By the time I came along, we had converted to Goldens. My Golden was a beautiful show dog, Winter Sunshine. She passed away in 2007 right before I moved to the States. We were inseparable and she was just a wonderful dog.”

Our talk turned to his position with AKC. He confessed, “I’m basically naïve about the US dog world. I respect the dog world, but I didn’t participate. I don’t understand it completely, but I’m the one who’s willing to raise my hand and ask questions. Dennis (Sprung) and Gina (DiNardo) have been wonderful.

Gina is patient with me. I walked in and asked her to explain: We have dog shows but the regular person can’t bring their dog to a show. She had to explain the ‘unentered dog’ thing so I finally understood.”

Walker has enjoyed a robust career in the short time since he graduated college with a marketing degree until now. A lot of that has been in the entertainment industry, so I asked him how this position with AKC is different. He told me, “Wow, very different. It’s such a diverse role with so many facets. We are promoting products, we are build-

ity of AKC. We need to develop products and platforms, customer acquisition, building a customer database we can reach.”

To some degree, Walker is having an impact. He commented to me, “We’re gathering 500,000 people a MONTH to Woofipedia. And we’ve only been in operation for 4 months.” This is the kind of traction that will create the “buzz” around the AKC that will let them begin to “own” the conversation again about purebred dogs.

AKC has found, in Walker, a highly astute, very driven individual. I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Chris through the time we spent together as I interviewed him for this article.

The challenge ahead for AKC is to be open to the ideas and initiatives he brings forth. This is a whole new world for the purebred dog fancy. The idea of “marketing” our sport may be distasteful to some but the fact remains that AKC let its dominant position as “the voice of the dog” slip through its fingers. That position can be regained. Listening to the passion of Walker, and understanding his strategies completely (I’m a marketing person, too…). tells me this initiative can work. It will take a lot of concerted effort.

It will require coordination with breed clubs, local kennel clubs, and other dog organizations. We are a very fragmented collection of people all devoted to an endeavor involving purebred dogs.

Hopefully, we will find a cohesiveness in our love for our dogs and appreciate that we all need to “own the conversation” again.

Here’s my observation: I see the postings on Facebook for AKC. I get the emails AKC sends out. Woofipedia is getting ENORMOUS traction in a short period of time. Chris Walker is the Gyro Gearloose (look it up) of dogdom. He’s an inventive genius who will promote our cause well, and we need someone like this at AKC. The coordinated effort he’s mounting is starting to have its effect. We are moving the needle.

We need to do more, but it requires a collective effort for it to work.

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THANKS FROM THE KEESHOND COMMUNITY On behalf of the Keeshond Community I would like to thank you for publishing our article on the 101 Keeshond Rescue. Although there are less than 500 members of the Keeshond Club of America we now have over 10,000 signatures on our petition to Governor Cuomo. We could never have achieved this without help.

Although the most beautiful dogs in the world grace the pages of Dog News, you have always had a true heart for dogs and graciously helped us by running our article.

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Debbie Lynch Burton, OH THE MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS While I agree with Charlotte McGowan’s sentiments on the “Where Have All The Show Dogs Gone?” Dog News July 11, 2014 - I disagree with her last sentence, “Really surprised you printed that article.” A truly free press should engage in the marketplace of ideas. Dog News has done a good job in this area. You have published articles that you personally disagree with. Presenting both sides of a discussion can only lead to a better solution. This article provides a one sided perception of what is happening in our sport. Sometimes distorted perceptions contain a kernel of truth.

I again state, I believe what Charlotte stated particularly in regard to owner handlers and professional handlers is 100% correct. Thanks for Matt’s “Question of Week” which truly enters the marketplace of ideas.

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RESEARCH FINDINGS ON SYRINGOMYELIA PUBLISHED IN KENNEL CLUB GENETICS JOURNAL Research that could help reduce the incidence of Syringomyelia (SM) in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and other toy breeds, and inform responsible breeding practices, has been published in the Kennel Club and BioMed Central’s Canine Genetics and Epidemiology journal.

The research, funded by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, looks at the incidence of SM in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and its link to head shape in certain dog breeds, and identified two significant risk factors associated with this link, the extent of brachycephaly and the distribution of doming of the cranium.

The study found that brachycephaly is associated with a malformation of the skull, known as Chiari-like Malformation (CM), and concluded that the findings, combined with the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club CM/SM scoring scheme, may lead to a reduction in incidence of CM/SM through selection against risk aspects of conformation, meaning that breeders will be able to make more informed choices regarding which dogs they breed from to ensure healthy puppies.

Thomas Mitchell, lead author of the study, said: “The project represents a combined effort between researchers, breeders and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which funded the study. The research was successful in finding indicators in the head shape of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, which will help to safeguard a healthy future for dogs by allowing breeders to make more informed breeding decisions with this new tool.”

Aimée Llewellyn, Health Information Manager at the Kennel Club, said: “The findings of this research are very interesting and will likely prove invaluable for breeders who wish to make sensible and

informed choices when it comes to breeding healthy puppies.

“The open-access publication of research in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology means that any interested parties, including dog breeders, owners, veterinarians and scientists, are able to benefit from it without cost, and we would recommend that anyone interested in canine genetics and advancements in canine health keeps an eye on the journal as more and more research studies are being published. The extended lay summaries, designed to make the research more accessible to non-scientists help make Canine Genetics and Epidemiology a great source for clear and informative research on dog health, for everyone.”

To view the complete research paper, ‘Syringomyelia: determining risk and protective factors in the conformation of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog’, visit www.cgejournal.org/content/1/1/9/abstract.

More information on the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club CM/SM scheme, and other Kennel Club dog health initiatives, can be found at www.thekennelclub.org.uk/ health.

Laura Quickfall London, England AKC NATIONAL OWNER-HANDLED SERIES FINALS JUDGING PANEL RELEASED (August 4, 2014) – The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2014 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals (NOHS), held in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) events. Breed and group judging will be held Friday, December 12th, 2014, with Best in Show decided in the main ring on Saturday evening, December 13th.

Heading the panel as Best in Show judge for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals is Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson of Destin, Florida.

Judges for each of the seven variety groups and all breeds within the group are:

SPORTING – Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper – Boynton Beach, Florida HOUND – Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen – Rhinebeck, New York WORKING – Ms. Marcia P. Tucker – Leesburg, Florida TERRIER – Mrs. Geraldine C. Kelly – Nokomis, Florida TOY – Mrs. Anne Savory Bolus – Harrison, Tennessee NON-SPORTING – Mrs. Linda Tilka – Madeira Beach, Florida HERDING – Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter – Carmel, California The premium list for the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals will be available in September when the overall AENC information is published. In late October, qualifying participants will be sent full details about the event and notified about how to enter. Both Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex will be awarded in each breed at the Finals this year.

Dogs ranked in the top ten (plus ties) of their breed at the end of the 2014 qualifying period are invited to compete in the 2014 NOHS Final. Rankings are compiled based on the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Point Schedule for Best of Breed, Group, and Best in Show placements. Rankings are available on the AKC website.

The AKC National Owner-Handled Series will also be offered at the Space Coast Kennel Club, Brevard Kennel Club and Central Florida Kennel Club shows December 9th-11th as well as several specialty shows on Friday, December 12th.

Lisa Peterson New York, NY LATE ANSWER TO THE AUGUST 1, 2014 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Have you heard of the survey and if so what specific questions were asked by Staff which resulted in the “alleged enhancements” to the NOHS adopted by the Board?

Ken Sleeper, ROY JONES DOG SHOWS I knew nothing about the survey and do not know who replied or who AKC talked to.

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course today is that too many of the field rep evaluators do not have sufficient knowledge of all breeds to evaluate the judges performances. But how many people really do have that kind of knowledge with which to begin? I thought the Smith Committee was a real step in the right direction and adding Edd Bivin a good start but as in any of these programs unless time is given to develop them the naysayers are going to destroy it before it can prove productive. And unfortunately in my opinion again there are too many Board Members who either do not understand the judging procedures and processes or are too quick to listen to the complainers that they do not give any procedure an opportunity to succeed or, as in the case of Steve Gladstone, just want to destroy the entire concept of evaluating whatsoever. An evaluation procedure must be developed and continued for sure! Whatever the Board may be thinking of doing in these areas let’s hope it is well thought out and that the baby is not thrown out with the bathwater--if you get that to which I am referring!

I find the resignation of AKC’s General Counsel Margaret Poindexter to be particularly disturbing news. While I understand family matters must come first and I accept Margaret’s explanation totally it seems altogether too much of a coincidence for her resignation to come in virtually two weeks after a very questionable job description appeared on LinkedIn of an employee who is very much on the rise at AKC insofar as certain people are concerned. Aside from being one of the most likable and capable of AKC employees I would say that from what I have heard about her job performance SHE was very high on the list in the scheme of things for succession at AKC. I believe that she and Gina DiNardo are/and were two of the women at AKC most likely to be promoted should vacancies occur in major job positions within the corporation. (I would include Mari-Beth O’Neill in that category, too.) Interesting these three women are superior to my mind as compared to many of the men presently employed based upon their background, experience and acceptance by most elements of AKC’s constituents.

With no COO in sight for North Carolina and after the debacle (deserved or not of the Daryl Hendricks “resignation”) and with the Board members precluded from

being considered for Staff until at least one year after they leave the Board, I believe Margaret’s resignation puts AKC in a very bad way replacement ways for high level Staff replacements and or additions. I mean Dennis is now President, CEO and COO, and I find it difficult to think that Raleigh can be properly run basically through telephone conference calls. All the more reason to expect a re-joining of the two offices once the leases in NY and Raleigh run out.

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m I the only one who sees a problem with the Board Minutes not mentioning that family members of professional handlers may within certain limits participate in the NOHS? That’s how it reads in AKC’s Press Release and in what Jim Crowley sent to the Delegates but not in the Minutes! How can that be and I raise the question particularly in this instance since there has been so much flip-flopping on this NOHS with which to begin. Including those people in the NOHS is very needed and basic as far as I am concerned and for me more important than mandatory or opt in parts of the program. Without creating a brouhaha technically AKC’s Board can do as it pleases in this area--should they have consulted with the constituency? Of course they should have but they have the power to so act for sure.

The way to show one’s displeasure is to vote out of office those with whom one disagrees--that’s how I would operate for sure.

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