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august 10, 2012

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14 irving’s impressions / ronnie irving 18 inside out / john mandeville

100 handlers directory

22 question of the week / matthew h. stander

104 classified advertising

26 inside the sport / pat trotter

30 make a difference / sharon newcomb 34 bests of the week

38 ten questions asked of wendy willhauck 42 let’s do better examinations / patricia gail burnham 44 the upside of the seesaw / sharon anderson 46 rare breeds of the world: tornjak / agnes buchwald 50 obedience and rally musings / minta “mike” williquette 52 akc speaks: 2012 legislative successes

54 estate planning for the dog owner / sharon pflaumer 58 the foxhounds’ companion / mj nelson 60

suffolk county kennel club / mike kaplow

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98 click - the way we were / eugene z. zaphiris

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GCh. Derby’s Toast With Gusto Yet Another Group Placement For Gus!

Thank You To Judge Mr. David Bolus Sire: Best In Specialty Show Winning Ch. Derby’s Academy Award (Two-Time Westminster Kennel Club Best of Breed Winner) Dam: Ch. Derby’s Toast To Belline

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AUGUST 10, 2012 be unfair to be nice about it to Alan Kalter, who has of yet has not made his mark on the Board as its new chair. Additionally his interactions both within the constituency and without it are not at the level established by Menaker. This could take years to fully develop. Similarly, if Ron does not run, one can be fairly certain Tom Davies will run and if elected attempt to become Board Chair--after all he was a fairly successful Vice Chairman to Ron. It is a complex situation with many questions and answers yet to be raised—don’t you think!

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THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE For some unfathomable reason certain members of the Board’s latest Nominating Committee took our remarks in an Editorial a few weeks or so ago as being negative about the selections to that Committee. Nothing could be further from the truth-our observations were merely intended to assure the fancy at large that a varied and large group of Delegates would be contacted in order to determine that the most capable individuals would be selected by this Committee to run for the seats in the next election to be held in March. One can expect the following seated Board Members to seek re-election and this is in alphabetical order! Lee Arnold, Carl Ashby and Alan Kalter with Bob Smith unfortunately according to what these pages have been told not seeking re-election. Two Delegates known to be interested in running are Tom Davies and Bob Schroll--Tom of course being a former Board Member who could not run again due to the term limits adopted by the Delegates a year or so ago. Although these pages have no direct contact with the Daniels camp in this matter her decision to remove herself as an alternate to the NC indicates to us her desire to run as a candidate nominated by the NC or from the floor should this not occur. Furthermore it is the understanding of these pages that Gretchen Bernardi, who is chairperson of this all female Nominating Committee, is not only conducting a far reaching search for people to fill these positions but is communicating with all members of the committee. One would expect only fairness and perfection from Mrs. Bernardi in this sort of a position and thankfully that is exactly what is happening. Any beliefs to the contrary should be scotched forthwith!

THE MENAKER CONUNDRUM Of course the great unknown in this entire affair of the March Board election is where does Ron Menaker the former Board Chairman stand in the election? Will he seek office through the Nominating Committee, run from the floor, or not run at all? Candidly these pages have no firm idea in the matter except to say that Mr. Menaker certainly outwardly shows no desire to run for the Board. If it is true as claimed by Judi Daniels there was a large outpouring of support for her to run for the Board and that is why she elected to terminate her relationship with the Nominating Committee, a similar reaction from the Delegates to Mr. Menaker’s silence in this matter could possibly result in his deciding to run for the Board again. From where we sit it is doubtful that Ron could or would return as a mere Board member but that he would want assurances that he would be re-elected as Chairman again. This kind of an attitude if adopted by Menaker would 10 Dog News

HATS OFF TO THE BOARD The last Board Minutes indicated that at the next Board meeting a discussion would be openly had about recognizing the NGKC as the official representative body for registering dogs in America by AKC. This is a long and overdo step insofar as these pages are concerned.

Indeed after all the time and monies expended by both organizations in establishing a contractual relationship this matter should have been considered years ago by the Menaker Boards. Whilst this reads as a simple conclusion the fact is that this kind of recognition opens the door to a tremendous fight with the FCI. FCI has recognized another kennel club in China. This is primarily a Shepherd Club the organization recognized by FCI is neither as broad nor concerned with the overall well-being of the dog as is NGKC. Should AKC recognize NC what will be FCI’s reaction to American Judges adjudicating at events in foreign countries for kennel clubs not recognized by FCI? A tricky and contentious question and answer for sure. AKC must act in its own best interests and its best interests are to recognize the kennel club with which it has established a good financially secure working relationship. Past Boards have been too pre-occupied with judging assignments in other countries with FCI approvals to have looked at the overall question and have basically finessed the problem in the altogether. It’s impossible to predict how the Kalter Board will ultimately react but at the very least it is willing to open the discussion and publicly let us all know the ramifications of its proposed actions.

IT INTER REACTIONS It’s hard for these pages to have much sympathy with the Canine Alliance insofar as its reaction to the obvious computer error with regard to the issuance of CC certificate by TKC to the much publicized Clumber Spaniel denied breed representation at Crufts. The initial reaction herein to the Press Release issued by CA and reprinted in last week’s issue with the Kennel Club explanation was ‘are they kidding’!! We thought they were being sarcastic in its Release and merely taking advantage of what was an obvious computer glitch. But no they were deadly serious and from the viewpoint of these pages horribly misguided. Could the writers be that computer illiterate as to not recognize what had happened?

Well unfortunately they were and even more unfortunately others in GB are using this glitch as a way to condemn KC’s computer set-up. Let us tell you all one thing--we have been taken through the KC’s IT operations on any number of occasions and it is one of the more sophisticated registries in the world. Those falling back on a simple IT ERROR TO CONDEMN THIS PART OF ITS OPERATION ARE MISGUIDED AT BEST THAT’S FOR SURE. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Government interference in the breeding of dogs has reached in Europe and the EU particularly the point where it is time to tell these governments to butt out of our business. Now the Dutch Government is intent upon ‘scrutinising’ the health of the French Bulldog and the Chihuahua! It would appear that the Dutch Kennel Club is supportive of this idea. Come on folks, breeds should not be individually legislated against by any Government-federal, state or local.

Most national kennel clubs are extremely proactive about dogs’ health and this is where the responsibilities should fall--within the kennel clubs and not the legislative governments.

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BY RONNIE IRVING

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD DOG JUDGE

was very interested to read Geir Flyckt-Pedersen’s recent article talking of judges with an ‘eye for a dog’ and I very much agree with most of what he said though not perhaps all of it. His basic premise was that some people have an eye for a dog and some don’t. He went on to say that ‘having an eye’ is not something you can learn. You either have it or you don’t. I guess that I accept that to be fundamentally true but, as Geir suggests in some of his other comments, this is only the starting point of the discussion.

Impressions CONCERT PIANISTS But I think it reminds me of the story which I heard a few years back of the theory of an old time English breeder of terriers who always said that dog judges could usefully be compared to pianists. Some of them, even with the greatest amount of training and hard work, will never be able to play the piano and will always go on hitting the wrong notes. Others, with a certain degree of training and diligence, will eventually be able to play reasonably well and to an acceptable standard - so that it is possible to listen to them and recognise the tune. Others again, those with both an innate natural ability and with a good deal of diligence and hard work, will be good enough to become concert pianists. That third kind, it was argued, is the kind of pianist we would all want to go and listen to – and equally the kind of judge we would all want to identify and both show to and encourage as well.

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This approach seems to me to fit in quite well with what Geir was saying but it does, I think, also go a few stages further. There are a number of questions that his article doesn’t address. This ‘concert pianist’ theory brings some of these to mind and they include: • How many people actually do have an eye?

• How can kennel clubs best identify and promote these people?

• Are there enough people with an eye to service the shows we have?

• What further attributes other than an eye does a judge have to possess? Integrity for example?

• What can be done to deal with those who have an eye but don’t always use it?

• Can we train some people who don’t have an eye to judge with reasonable proficiency?

• Is hands-on experience more important than training?

• How much work do people, even with a brilliant eye, have to do in learning about individual breeds?

• Where does integrity and strength of character come into the equation? Continued on page 70

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GCh. Toskydox Witchy Woman

Our appreciation to Judge Mrs. Roberta L. Campbell

Wicken continues her winning ways, in the Group ring as well as the Specialty ring

Breeder/Owner: Sharon Lutosky

Handled by: Lorene Hogan Dog News 15

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BY John MANDEVILLE

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WITHER SHOWS?

e had not been to Great Western’s terrier only show since it moved to its waterfront site in the shadow of the Queen Mary.

Better we hadn’t gone.

That should be, “Better we hadn’t gone, except it was great to see friends we hadn’t seen since the last time we went to Great Western,” plus the show site is a pleasant waterfront stroll to the Hotel Maya, a Hilton/Doubletree property with respectable food and good drinks… and I’ll thank you to stop sniggering because you think my definition of a good drink is, “has alcohol in it.”

Great Western’s catalog says its show is held at “The Queen Mary Events Park.”

Not quite.

The site was“officially renamed (the) Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Queen Mary” in March 2010.

Long past though the QM’s glory days are, there remains a lot more cachet to “Queen Mary” than to “Harry Bridges,” the notorious, and proud of it, long time Communist sympathizing labor leader: Demonstrating another thing making California special, redemption is possible there for even the most disreputable among us… not that I’m expecting anyone, anyplace in California to name so much as a port-a-potty after OJ. Kidding aside Great Western ain’t what it once was.

Not that very much is.

Great Western has the added burden of having held numerous shows on George Allen Field at Cal State Long Beach, arguably on the short list of best show sites. The lesser site aside Great Western’s entries have dropped precipitously – down from 952 dogs a decade ago to 593 this year, a 38% plunge. In comparison Montgomery County, the Mecca for terrier fanciers, has fallen from 2,182 dogs in 2002 to 1,636 last year, a 25% decline.

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show looks good in comparison to Great Western’s two ticks less than 40% collapse. True, my rooting interest in terriers skews my perspective; what’s most important is how all breeds are doing. And to be patently chauvinistic while I want all AKC events to thrive my concern is conformation.

In that regard AKC’s knack for putting on a happy face is impressive.

It was reported to AKC’s Board at its February meeting, “entries have increased over the last ten years by 20%.”

That’s nice.

What have you done for me lately?

Ask and ye shall receive: The Board was also told, “Total entries for 2011 were 3,130,561, which was “an increase of 3.8% from the previous year.” Terrific.

The Board was further told Agility “topped the one million entry plateau for the year,” only conformation of all other AKC event types “has achieved this level.” Plus the “Miscellaneous Class was up 55%,” something we all care about.

In these times it’s doubtful anyone will complain about a 3.8% increase in entries.

That is unless like me your primary interest is conformation. Conformation entries were actually a drag on 2011’s aggregate numbers for all event types.

All-breed shows were down 17,780 entries (–1.2%) with specialty entries up 1,081 (+.8% – that’s 8/10ths of

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one percent). Meaning 2011’s total conformation entries of 1,597,340 were 1% less than 2010’s 1,614,259.

In any case I went from thinking about Great Western’s large entry decline in recent years, which might be a good thing were quality going the other way…. …. to contemplating the types of people in dogs… concluding, befitting my view dogs are a microcosm of the larger world, that there really are all kinds in the sport. No doubt specific people around me soon had me having an internal debate over which of two commonly encountered types I would less object to going out to dinner with.

Meaning who annoys me less, and we all know how difficult it is to annoy me: The two archetypes being the cheap, but informed sort, the other, generous, but crazy, as in nutty enough to test even the most saintly among us.

Oh, we’re not going to make a call on this one, let alone name names… the simple truth being cheap or crazy we need them and everyone else who’s interested in show dogs. Thereby hangs the crux of what the future holds.

Are there enough new people coming into the sport? Specifically conformation? Everyone I spoke to at Great Western – and since – thinks not.

So can we figure out how to assure there is a new generation of exhibitors?

Difficult when we’ve never had to do it.

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question week

AUGUST 10, 2012

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

Jean Austin Unfortunately, putting such basic guidelines in writing has probably had no impact at all. If you actually read the entire document you see that each and every “principle” in there should be, not only common sense, but the things that each of us strives for in life, as well as in the sport. Those that follow it do so naturally and those that don’t either didn’t read it or assumed it applied to someone else – sadly such is life.

Desi Murphy The code of sportsmanship has had no positive affect. I do not think most people even realize one exists or have ever read it! The recent controversy about Judges is an example. It is fine for the A.K.C. to have a code, but they should do something to enforce it.

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Randy McAteer Unfortunately as I see it through my eyes good sportsmanship is only to one’s face. Once out of ear shot, and sometimes not far enough, the tearing down begins. Very few are able to see, much less accept, that another dog may be better, in any aspect, than their own dog nor realize or see their own dogs’ faults. Although they are always able to see the others’ faults.

Criticism is a four letter word to most, because as stated above they don’t see their own faults.

And unless I am mistaken AKC doesn’t want any criticism, constructive or otherwise, aimed at the judges in the ring. I do remember a day when we could sit down and have a good hearted disagreement without it being labeled poor sportsmanship...... people realized that sometimes you had to look through another

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Eric Ringle What a timely question following my experience this past weekend where an exhibitor cursed loudly in my ring the moment I indicated another exhibit for first place. Thankfully, I did not see her the remainder of the weekend. A nasty look directed at the judge or the like is just about as insulting. The AKC Code of Sportsmanship appears everywhere. Unfortunately, it usually appears in such fine print that for most individuals one needs to either find a magnifying glass or possess 1010 vision in order for it to be read.

Breed and show good dogs -- and enjoy and preserve the sport. It’s really all good you know.

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What impact, direct or indirect, if any has the AKC CODE OF SPORTSMANSHIP had upon the Fancy insofar as the exhibition of dogs is concerned?

persons eyes to see something you may have missed. As far as I can see “the code” is just a piece of paper with writing on it to adhere to with when one wins and to be ignored when one loses. There are a pleasant few that have been around long enough to realize that there are better dogs than their own and that sometimes the better dog does not always win. And are able to accept that graciously. So the answer to your question, unfortunately, has made me very cynical.

Marjorie Martorella I think the AKC’s Code of Sportsmanship is laudable and should be something all should strive for.

Unfortunately, I doubt it has had any impact on the Fancy. Those amongst us who are good sports were before this code was enacted and those of us who are not will not change because of any code. There are good and bad players in every hobby, profession and amongst our politicians. Everyone knows how one should behave, but personal ambitions and greed often take precedence.

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Multiple Best In Show Ch. Draco Greets Dassin With Fourbears

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Inside The Sport OLYMPIC MESSAGES

BY PAT TROTTER

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very four years the Olympic Games truly amaze me with the myriad messages that the athletes and games send to all of us. Certainly the positive messages of an enduring work ethic are loud and clear; as nobody gets to the top in world class competition without working hard day after day, year after year as they seek to peak at the Olympics. Courage, passion, grace under fire and good sportsmanship are evidenced by all who view the games with fascination.

Thus the disqualification of four international teams of badminton competitors shocked sports fans around the world. It’s hard to imagine teams vying to lose a match in order to draw a lesser opponent in the next match, but that’s exactly what happened. Teams blamed the introduction of a round-robin stage rather than a straight knockout tournament as the main cause of the problem. The round-robin format can allow results to be manipulated to earn an easier match up in the knockout round. In this case, given teams did not want to end up in a match against a team they feared, so they took a dive to draw different opponents.

International Olympic committee Vice-President Craig Reedie, former head of the international badminton organization, agreed with the decision and issued this statement: “Sport is competitive. If you lose the competitive element, then the whole thing becomes nonsense.” His words bring meaning to our own world as well as his.

Thus the intensity of dog enthusiasts watching the top dogs square off in the ring is amongst the finest elements of our sport. When ringsiders get to see the best animals against each other, it is a memorable experience. Nothing is more disappointing than dogs attempting to achieve records by avoiding other good dogs

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in their breed or group. As the disqualified badminton players found out, no one admires those who seek the highest honors by trying to protect themselves from the best competition. Olympic fans booed and jeered as the dreadful matches were played prior to the disqualifications that followed. Disappointed spectators had not made the effort to go to London to see such unsporting actions take place. Great champions in any sport should be able to distinguish themselves by competing with the best of those of their generation, be they dogs or badminton players.

Sometimes the accumulating of records in our own sport has many different facets. None other than the late Bill Kendrick thought statistics would be the ruination of our sport, and certainly there is much to be said in support of his assessment. Yet there is nothing wrong with records per se, whether they are in search of a gold medal or a Top Ten ranking. The pursuit of perfection is an on-going element throughout the world of competition and inspires all to do their best work. And of course such excellence should be showcased at the high profile events.

When dogs’ records are evaluated historically, we find that 21st Century dogs compete in far more shows than did those of yesteryear. Furthermore, across the sport there is a general agreement that the championship title today has less true value than it once did, due to numerous shows, lowered point schedules and other elements.

And with the dwindling numbers of dogs at most dog shows today, dogs of today do not face the same competition as those in the past.

Some years a given breed has had so many outstanding dogs in it that even a Top Ten ranking in the breed

becomes meaningful. Other years a breed is rather weak and the big winners in the breed are of far lesser quality than those of the past. Such an ebb and flow is not unusual. As always we need to keep the words of Henry Clay in mind:”Statistics are no substitute for judgment.”

Exactly what role the new “Reserve Best in Show” honor will have in the compiling of records long term is an interesting subject. Even as it currently stands with no “all breed points” involved, there are some objections to it.

One hears this appraisal often. “It was best when all of us (the other six group winners) thought we were reserve, as all of us like to think we’re the runner-up.”

One comment from a judge was interesting, as this person saw it as an “easy out” for indecisive judges.

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o exactly what does RBIS mean other than a worthy honor? And should it mean more than that?

Although the process is too new to be fairly evaluated for its long term position in the world of our sport, it truly does give one more dog certain bragging rights. Probably there is nothing wrong with that. However, the question of should it ever factor into the “point chase” is another matter. Feedback I have received to date is unanimously against any changes that would allow points to pile up as a result of the RBIS Award. Consider the possibility that a dog could become #1 by never winning a BIS if it won enough RBIS victories in a given year!

There is one more factor in this new process-the remote possibility that a BIS winner would later be disqualified allowing the reserve winner to become BIS. Although it may seem farfetched, things do happen. In 1971 my 9-12 Puppy Bitch Vin-Melca’s I Luv Lucy was RWB at our national. The following year AKC informed us that the WB had been disqualified and Lucy was moved up to WB. It was the best win she ever made!

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BY Sharon Newcomb

MAKE A DIFFERENCE All Breeds

Always judge to the standard. Always reward better temperament. Don’t give big awards to bad temperament.

— Il Sub, Yoon Seoul, Korea

American Cockers, Golden Retrievers, Bichon Frises, Chihuahuas

Remember the standard, remember the wise words from your mentors. Reward the key characteristics of the breeds.

— Chang Su You (John Liu)

Seoul, Korea

English Mastiff and St. Bernard

Head and angulation very important. Start with good feet. Tail carriage is very important.

Dog World reader for thirty years. Dog News compared to other magazines is very authentic.

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German Shepherd Dogs / Rottweilers

For Search and Rescue work, a good nose and muzzle is needed in order for the dog to work well. Studying and understanding dog behavior is most important for Search and Rescue.

— Yim, Jang Chun and K Young Ho Search and Rescue Trainers Seoul, Korea

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in our area in Seoul, Korea. Mr. Han likes Dog News for information and thank you at Dog News for that.

— Kim Kuk Han These quotes were taken in Seoul, Korea thru an interpreter at the first Korean Kennel Club Judges Training Seminar given by AKC’s Michael Canalizo and Sharon Newcomb

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AUGUST 10, 2012 Richmond Dog Fanciers Association Saturday & Sunday Wire Fox Terrier GCh. Afterall Painting the Sky Judge Mrs. Roberta L. Campbell Judge Mr. Steven D. Gladstone Owners Victor Malzoni Jr., Torie Steele, Mary & Scott Olund and Diane Ryan Handler Gabriel Rangel Lackawanna Kennel Club Bald Eagle Kennel Club Of Williamsport German Wirehaired Pointer GCh. Mt. View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm Judge Mrs. Michele Billings Judge Col. Joe Purkhiser Owner Victor Malzoni, Jr Handler Phil Booth Coulee Kennel Club II Longview Kennel Club II Kuvasz GCh. Szumeria Wildwood Silver Six Pence Judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Judge Mr. William Usherwood Owners Mercedes Vila, Lynn Brady, Connie Townsend, and Claudia Muir Handler Diana Wilson Roanoke Kennel Club - Friday Schipperke GCh. Dante Fire When Ready Judge Mr. Charles Trotter Owners Amy Gossman, Sandra Middlebrooks, Michael Jameson MD Handler Erin Roberts Bismarck Kennel Club II Maltese GCh. Scylla’s Small Kraft Re-Lit Judge Mrs. Robert D. Smith Owners Ron Scott & Debbie Burke, Tara Martin Rowell Handler Tara Martin Rowell Coulee Kennel Club I Staffordshire Bull Terrier GCh. Homebrewed Page Three Girl Judge Ms. Charlotte Clem McGowan Owners Lorelei Craig & Jason Nicolai Handler Holley Eldred

Bests Week of the

Fort Steuben Kennel Association Doberman Pinscher GCh. Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici Judge Mr. Timothy Catterson Owners Suzy Lundy & Dick Lundy, J. Mullins & K. Mullins Handler Jocelyn Mullins

Beaver County Kennel Club - Saturday English Springer Spaniel GCh. Wynmoor Champagne Supernova Judge Mr. David Kirkland Owners Celie Florence, Beth Fink, Dr. Erin Kerfoot, Dr. Ken Goodhue-McWilliams and Delores Streng Handler Robin Novack Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club Roanoke Kennel Club New River Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog GCh. Babheim’s Captain Crunch Judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson Judge Mr. Terry Stacy Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger Owners J. and J. Moses, M. Deschamps, S. Moses, C. Navarro, D. Stern Handler James Moses Jaxon Kennel Club - Friday Berrien Kennel Club - Sunday Boxer GCh. Draco Greets Dassin With Fourbears Judge Ms. Mary Anne Brocious Judge Mr. Carl Yochum Owners Dr. William & Tina Truesdale, Joseph Vergnetti, Jorge Pinzon, Wendell Sammet, Jorge Pindon Handler Kimberly Pastella-Calvacca Continued on page 96

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ASKED OF wendy willhauck

Questions

What person do you most look

forward to seeing at the dog shows? my friends.

If you could change one thing at the dog shows what would it be?

go back to the community that we used to have.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Born: newtown, ma.

my jeweLry.

Reside: mansfield, ma. & palm city, fl.

Married: to paul (for a very long time.)

What do you dislike most about your

10 appearance? my legs.

If you were stranded on a desert

island, what three things would you

What dog person would you like to see

want to have with you?

on ‘Dancing With The Stars’?

my dogs, my make-up and my

luc boileau.

computer.

If you were to have a tattoo, what

When and where are you the

would it be of?

happiest?

i wouldn’t get a tattoo - too painful.

with my dogs.

Other people think I am? unfriendly.

What would be your last request?

that people remember me as a kind

person.

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BEST IN SHOW & BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNING

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Irish, Int., & GCh. Cumhil Hell Raiser IRISH IMPORT

Top Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog 2011*

Handled by Paul & Kelley Catterson Assisted by Marisa Bradley Owners Zane & Shannon Smith BULLSEYE America’s Top Winning Staffordshire Bull Terriers Since 1975 *Number Two overall, The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed points

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Let’s Do Better Examinations

By Patricia Gail Burnham

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t yesterday’s conformation class, the teacher was explaining to the new folks that different judges had different routines for examining dogs.

Some started by examining the bite and then worked their way down the dog. Some prefer to have the exhibitor show the bite. I chimed in to say that my examination procedure had changed. The dogs had taught me how to do it differently. When I first judged I worked backwards from the bite, but found that when I did this, some dogs would break their stack during the bite exam, and then the exhibitor would be wrestling with the dog to restack it at the same time that I was examining the body. To prevent this I changed my exam.

Now I examine the bite last. I approach the dog, brush my left hand past the left side of the dog’s head to let him scent me, examine the body and when I reach the tail and testicles I go back to the head and ask the exhibitor to show me the bite. I have found that at least 90% of exhibitors are perfectly capable of showing their own dog’s bite. Having them show the bite also has a hygiene advantage.

I am not transferring dog spit from one dog to another. And if the dog breaks its stack while the bite is being examined last it doesn’t matter, because the next thing you are going to ask that dog and handler to do is move. So examining the bite last actually saves judging time.

Having the exhibitor show the bite has a huge advantage in that exhibitors rarely hurt their own dogs when showing the bite. I have seen a judge grab a young dog’s mouth and pinch its lips against its teeth. That is painful, so the puppy pulled back. A considerable wrestling match ensued in which the judge was determined to examine that bite. If this ever happens to your dog in the ring, ask to be excused. Don’t let a judge do bad things to your dog. In the case of this puppy, who had been fine at the previous half dozen shows, he had to be pulled out of competition and put through six months of handling classes before he could finish his Championship.

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during your exam, then you are hurting them. One of the most venerable lady judges in existence hurt one of my dogs thirty years ago.

She didn’t want to bend over to see the bite, so she grabbed Love’s head and wrenched it up until her nose was pointed towards the sky.

That way she could look down at the bite. Love screamed in pain. I wasn’t quick enough to ask to be excused, but I left the ring vowing not to show one of my dogs to this woman again if she was judging the last dog show on the planet. Nobody gets more than one chance to hurt my dogs.

While we are on the subject of examinations let me say a word about examining short coated dogs. On a short coated dog you can see how the dog is put together. You don’t have to feel for the structure as you do on a long coated breed. So why are judges doing body massages on short coated dogs? If you want to evaluate the dog’s condition I have a suggestion. Drop a hand in the middle of the loin muscle and give it a little squeeze. If it feels firm and well developed then the dog is in good condition. You don’t need to feel the dog’s entire body unless it is covered with so much hair that you can’t see its structure.

That brings me to another old handler turned judge. He placed his hand flat on the dog’s face with his palm near the nose and his fingertips above the eyes and rocked his hand back and forth. He then proceeded to feel every inch of the dog’s body. I was astonished. It looked like he was using Braille to examine this short haired dog. I have never seen a worse case of excessive examination.

Another bad judging technique is the one where the judge thinks a dog is looking dubiously at them, so the judge bends over and creeps up on the dog. The dog that was initially suspicious of the judge is now convinced that the judge is stalking him. The stalking approach also has the drawback of ending up with the dog and judge nose-to-nose, which is a threat in dog terms. If you think a dog is suspicious of you STAND UP, walk to the dog normally, brush a hand down the left side of the dog’s face and proceed with the body exam. Keep your face out of the dog’s face. Then go back and ask the exhibitor to show the bite. We train our dogs to allow themselves to be examined. I don’t know how to train a dog to allow itself to be stalked by a judge creeping up on it.

So far I have never hurt a dog, and have only been unable to examine one dog. It was at a rare breed show when Presa Canario bitch growled softly at me as I reached for her. That backed me right off. There is nothing like a threat from a dog that big to change your mind about doing a hands on exam.

My handling class teacher suggested that I write to the AKC, urging them to recommend my exam procedure to new judges. Instead I thought that Dog News would be the fastest way to let all judges read about it.

Stand up; walk normally; brush your hand down the left side of the dog’s face; do the body exam; go back to the head and ask the exhibitor to show you the bite. Try it. It works. It is easier on both the dogs and judges.

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uring this time of the Olympics my thoughts turn to the all out effort I gave on behalf of the AKC to become part of this wonderful event.

Meeting with the IOC committee in Colorado definitely did not produce the desired results. At that time they were reducing the number of venues offered and removed all baseball, bowling, etc. PETA also was a factor as the IOC committee did not want to deal with that problem which had already been presented when they wanted to add Dog Sled racing to the program. They also mentioned the request for Pigeon

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BY SHARON ANDERSON

The

Upside OF The Seesaw

Racing. The Kennel Club in England made an all out effort to host an agility demo before the Olympics and would have called it the Dog Olympics, but the IOC denied that request also even though it was not presented as part of the actual Olympics. The host country is often granted a demo in a non-recognized Olympic sport. This was a great disappointment as it seems it would remove any possibility of agility becoming a recognized Olympic sport. I can only hope that this can be in the future of possibilities as the sport is tailor made for Olympic competition.

The statistics for AKC Agility for the first 6 months of this year show the continued success of the program. The number of agility trials held has increased by 125.

That explains why any new club that wants to jump on the income making event bandwagon cannot find dates to host a trial. In the beginning of agility, all the various venues were careful to not step on each other’s weekends to host a trial, but this certainly has changed. It is very common to see an AKC trial and CPE or USDA trial on the same weekend not too far apart. Exhibitors make a decision on which trial to enter and usually AKC wins the entry race. It actually has become apparent that the different venues now have their own set of regular competitors and may pick up a few extra if not an AKC trial on the same weekend. NADAC has become less prominent on the agility scene but there is also ASCA, UKC and several other venues that populate the calendar. AKC is still by far the largest in numbers of exhibitors and events held per year.

It is great to see Connie Pearcy return to the AKC employee fold. This was a person very instrumental in helping agility in the beginning of its

programming and helped with brainstorming on how to make it run smoothly when the offices moved to Raleigh. Connie was always the calm; think it through, pleasant to work with person you could count on. To this day I marvel at the beginnings of agility score/title recording in New York when done by hand on recipe cards by a now retired employee that worked for years at AKC. The European Open Juniors event in Austria is over but the kids are still buzzing about their experience. Not only did they learn how to take their dog on an international flight, but how to perform under the pressure of being in a foreign country

against heavy competition.

This is a first time event for the Junior competition at the EO and there were four USA Junior handlers and six dogs; Shetland Sheepdogs, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Boston Terrier and a Keeshond . The states represented were California, Texas, Minnesota and Wisconsin. One of the differences between the European Open and the World Agility Championships is the conditions they are held under. The EO is outdoors no matter what the weather and the weather was perfect on one day and downpour rain and 3” of mud the final day. The World Championships are always indoors in good conditions. There were 40 countries represented by juniors, I think that is a sign of a healthy sport and its future. Coach Chris Ott is very enthusiastic about next

year and plans on attending the Orlando, Florida Junior Event in December to recruit more juniors for the competition next year, which will be held in Switzerland.

The juniors must be under 18 years of age.

Agility certainly has become an international scene. Carrie DeYoung, Agility Director, is on her way to England as she will be judging for The Kennel Clubs “International Agility Festival”.

She will be judging Agility Jumpers, which will be a qualifier for the Crufts Show next March. The road to Crufts is similar to the road to the AKC Agility Nationals. Carrie was one of the most sought after agility judges before she was hired to work for the AKC as a Field Rep. and The Kennel Club must have realized this to pay for the flight during the Olympics when all airfares soared. More of the US judges can expect to be asked to judge foreign trials in the future without a doubt. This door was opened because the AKC Agility Invitational has asked a foreign judge from FCI each year. The word has spread how great of an experience it is to judge a wide variety of breeds, unlike the trials in Europe that are very restricted in the breeds that exhibit due to the jump heights required and difficulty in moving from one level to the next. AKC agility has the fairest method of obtaining titles and jump heights of any venue but still remains competitive and is much respected. Several of the new venues of agility are used as fun matches to prepare dogs to show in AKC. Japan and Puerto Rico have brought judges from the US for several years and more countries are following suit. The International Sweepstakes Class was originally thought to open the door of bringing in foreign judges but only a few clubs went to this expense and it soon faded from the scene.

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Rare Breeds of the world

by Agnes Buchwald

TORNJAK - BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA

“B

osnia is a complicated country: three religions, three nations* and those ‘others’. Nationalism is strong in all three nations; in two of them there is a lot of racism, chauvinism, separatism; and now we are supposed to make a state out of that.” Alija Izetbegović was a Bosnian activist, lawyer, author, philosopher, and politician, who, in 1990, became the first president of Bosnia - Herzegovina.

Years ago touring Europe I was visiting Sarajevo, and fell in love with the capital city of Bosnia. For a moment one may believe that this is a small Istanbul - of course over four centuries (from 1463 to 1878) of the invader Ottoman Turks presence left its marks, and the consequences persist still today in almost every aspects of Bosnia’s life style. There are minarets everywhere, and many little shops selling different ethnic souvenirs, including a great variety of “djezvas” - a Turkish coffee maker for one (or more) person.

Besides, I had planned to visit the Latin Bridge where Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed. I always imagined the bridge as wide and large, but in reality it is narrow, very small. In a former article I had mentioned that queen Elizabeth (Sissy) and Emperor Franz Joseph are my favorite personalities of the Austro Hungarian Empire’s history.

It was my teenaged dream to visit the locale and walk the path where the royal couple’s assassination triggered the first step toward WWI. Bosnia-Herzegovina is a republic on Balkan Peninsula, about half the size of Kentucky. Bosnia in the north is mountainous and covered Continued on page 74

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Obedience I

Rally Musings

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s change good or bad? Depends on your perspective on AKC Obedience as we currently know it.

AKC has announced the addition of three new Optional Titling classes. These classes are Pre-Novice (the old Pre-Novice is now named Sub-Novice and is still a non-regular class), Pre-Open, and Pre-Utility and are apparently based on the Agility concept of the Preferred classes. There are no prerequisites to enter these classes. The classes are divided into A and B sections as in other AKC obedience classes, however you may compete in any of the B classes, including Novice, until the cows come home, even with an OTCH dog.

The enormous difference between Pre-Novice and the regular Novice class is there are no group stays. Many competitors have been clamoring for this change as they are afraid their dogs will be attacked. (AKC did a comprehensive study two years ago where they had all judges fill out a form at the end of each judging assignment indicating whether any dogs moved from their designated place and the circumstances surrounding that movement. It was shown that only 3 percent moved out of place during stays, and very few of those incidents involved dogs approaching other dogs. Some exhibitors have stated that AKC has lied about the results of the survey, but in my forty years of competing in and judging obedience, I have not witnessed a dog attacked in the group exercises). However, I do believe that many of the dogs that are competing today have not been trained to solidly stay as they were in prior years due to the purely positive training methods now being used by some trainers.

The group stays have been replaced with a sit or down stay, as decided by the judge, then a walk around the ring by the handler, as is done in Beginner Novice. The points for each exercise in all the Pre classes have been changed and in Novice heeling and the figure eight are now individual exercises.

With the points for each exercise being much lower there is more chance to NQ on points lost because scoring is the same as regular Novice classes.

In Pre-Open the general rules are the same as Pre-Novice and also no longer have the group exercises. There will be the six different orders of exercises as in regular Open. There is no sit or down in Open. Another big change is that all the dogs will only jump one half their height at the shoulder. This is a change that I think is long coming for veteran dogs, but I would have liked to see it in the regular classes also for veterans dog. I know some exhibitors feel that this is controversial and not fair when they could obtain OTCH points, and then dogs could continue to compete for many more years. And how is this is a bad thing?

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by Minta “Mike” Williquette Pre Open as there are fewer points per exercise and still the same substantial deductions as in regular classes. Oh, I forgot to mention that the total score is not 200, but 140, and a minimum of 120 points, and more than 50 percent of the points in each exercise must be earned to qualify and earn a leg.

Pre-Utility has the same exercises as the regular Utility class with the only difference being the jump height is now one half the dog’s height at the shoulder. With the fact that all the exercises are the same, many are wondering why the point scale has changed for this class. The total now is 140 points.

As a dog must receive at least half of the points for each exercise, and with the possibility of substantial deductions on an exercise, qualifying might be difficult. An example being each Scent Discrimination exercise where the maximum total points awarded is 20. If a dog has an automatic finish for a 5 point deduction, we are now down to 15 points with only 4 points left to lose, so a dog dropping an article or walking out and/or back would not qualify.

There are a number of questions; the answers to them remain to be seen. Will the increasing number of classes dilute the numbers in each class as most people have limited funds to allocate to showing?

Will the clubs have constraints on space and the expense of hiring additional judges? Or, as it is intended, will this encourage more people to enter obedience classes?

These classes will be implemented on July 1, 2013 so there is time to digest the rules and consider the ramifications. As with the other Optional Titling classes, it is the club’s decision whether or not to offer them. Another change in AKC rules that will be in affect much sooner, as of August 1, 2012, is that someone earning a Beginner Novice title will be allowed to continue to show in Beginner Novice B until they feel the dog is ready to move on to a more advanced class.

Exercise finished.

THANK YOU JUDGE MR. NORMAN PATTON

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The AKC Speaks AKC 2012 Legislative Successes The following list provides some of the highlights of AKC Government Relations’ (AKC GR) legislative successes through July 17, 2012. Other victories not included in this list have been won by AKC federations, clubs, and responsible dog owners and breeders around the country who continue to work tirelessly to promote positive canine legislation in their state and community.

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rizona – The Pima County Animal Care Center Director tabled a proposal that would have imposed numerous requirements on all breeders in unincorporated areas of Pima County.

Requirements would have included obtaining a $200 litter permit for every litter whelped and keeping records on all ownership transfers for 10 years. Some members of the Pima Animal Care Center Advisory Committee also proposed mandatory spay/neuter provisions. AKC Government Relations notified local residents of the committee meeting, provided talking points, and sent a letter of opposition to the committee. Read more about this victory.

Hawaii – House Bill 108 was introduced as a dog fighting bill and passed by the House in 2011. The bill was amended late in the 2012 session to include provisions from Senate Bill 2494 and Senate Bill 2504. As amended, HB108 would have required owners of ten or more unsterilized dogs over the age of four months to pay a $500 biennial license fee, allow unannounced inspections, and comply with requirements detrimental to the safekeeping of dogs. The bill also would have prohibited ownership of more than 30 intact dogs and placed arbitrary restrictions on breeders. Re-

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cordkeeping violations and minor offenses unrelated to humane care could have resulted fines of $1000 per offense and confiscation of the dogs. AKC GR sent legislative alerts and letters of concern, and Hawaii club members and dog owners worked diligently to inform lawmakers about the inherent problems with the bill. HB108 passed in the Senate; however, the House disagreed with Senate amendments. The bill did not receive a conference committee hearing prior to end of session.

Hawaii – Senate Bill 2492 would have designated every owner and keeper of ten or more intact dogs over the age of four months as a “large scale breeding facility,” even if the person bred no litters and sold no puppies. The bill would have established enclosure requirements detrimental to the care and safety of dogs, restricted breeding decisions, and prohibited ownership or custody of more than thirty intact dogs. AKC GR sent legislative alerts and submitted written testimony to lawmakers. SB2492 passed the Senate and the House Judiciary Committee, but was not heard by the House Finance Committee.

July 2012 To view all Legislative Alerts posted for your state in 2012, as well as the latest information on all bills being tracked by the AKC Government Relations Department, visit the AKC 2012 Legislation Tracking page.

Hawaii – Senate Bill 2494 would have required owners of ten or more intact dogs to pay a $500 biennial license fee, allow unannounced inspections of their facilities, limited their ability to make decisions about breeding their dog, and prohibited ownership of more than 30 intact dogs. The bill further provided that those operating without a license or licensees in violation of any of the care or recordkeeping requirements could be charged fines of up to $1000 for each offense.

AKC issued a legislative alert and submitted written testimony to lawmakers. The measure passed the Senate and was deferred by a House joint committee.

Hawaii – Senate Bill 2504, as introduced, would have prohibited selling or giving away an unsterilized cat or dog in the state. AKC GR submitted written testimony, sent letters of opposition, and issued a legislative alert. SB2504 received overwhelming opposition at a public hearing. The joint committee responded by passing amendments that deleted the mandatory sterilization provi-

sion and the bill passed in the Senate. As further amended in House committees, SB2504 would have established requirements for pet retailers and prohibited the sale or exchange of dogs and cats in a public place, except by humane societies, animal control, and rescue organizations.

The bill did not advance to the House floor.

Indiana – The Porter County Commission has agreed to not move forward with 40 pages of changes to their animal control laws. These changes would have included requiring anyone who breeds a litter or owns five intact “domestic pets” in a year to comply with the standards established by the USDA for commercial breeders, and be subject to periodic inspections of private homes. The commission and other public officials agreed to rewrite the ordinance. AKC GR, local AKC clubs, AKC’s Indiana federation will continue to work with officials to develop an effective, reasonable alternative. AKC GR issued legislative alerts, provided an alert for distribution at area shows, and worked with its Indiana federation and local clubs in opposition to this proposal.

Read more about this victory for Porter County dog owners.

Iowa – Senate File 2290 sought to create guidelines for the disposition of dogs and cats when, for any reason, a commercial breeder’s license is not renewed. Under current law, anyone who owns four or more intact dogs/cats and sells, exchanges, or leases their offspring (or offers to do so) in return for consideration must

be licensed as a “commercial breeder”. SF 2290 would have given a “commercial breeder” whose license is not renewed 120 days to either sterilize or “dispose” of their animals until they are under the threshold of four intact cats/dogs. This could have been done by selling the animals (if the breeder is able to obtain a temporary authorization), transferring the title, or “humane destruction”. AKC GR wrote letters of concern, issued Legislative Alerts, and worked with local breeders to address concerns with this bill. SF 2290 was held in the Senate.

Iowa – Senate File 2301 would have made two significant changes to the requirements for “commercial breeders.” As introduced, it would have required licensees to obtain a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit that would be used to pay for boarding if their animals were seized as a result of a cruelty violation.

It also would have ended the option of a public hearing for applicants who had been denied a license. Due to concerns expressed over the bonding issue, a proposed amendment to SF 2301 would have instead created a new fund (from license fees) to reimburse local authorities who seized animals pending the outcome of a cruelty case. Owners could still have been required to pay for the upkeep of seized animals throughout the judicial process. AKC GR wrote letters of concern, issued Legislative Alerts, and worked with local breeders in opposition to this bill. SF 2301 passed the Senate but was held in the House of Representatives.

Louisiana – House Bill 163 would have further restricted the maximum number of dogs a person may own or keep to 75 dogs and imposed baseline care and conditions requirements, including prohibiting the stacking of cages – even temporarily at dog events – and all use of wire flooring.

AKC GR issued legislative alerts on the bill and made numerous contacts with stakeholders. HB 163 was to be considered by the House Agriculture committee in April, but the bill was deferred.

Maryland – House Bill 912 sought to change the word “owner” to “guardian” in reference to dogs in state code, thereby potentially changing the interpretation of who must obtain state and county kennel licenses and individual dog licenses and who would be held responsible under nuisance and dangerous dog laws. The AKC alerted parent clubs, Maryland clubs, and breeders about this measure, sent a letter to the committee, and worked with its Maryland federation in opposition to the bill. The bill was given an unfavorable report by the House Environmental Matters Committee, meaning it is not likely to be considered again this session. Read more about this victory.

Maryland – The Hagerstown City Council decided to hold a proposal that would have placed numerous restrictions on “pit bulls”, defined as Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bull Terriers, American pit bull terriers, American bulldogs, or any dog with similar physical characteristics. The proposal also Continued on page 82

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Estate Planning for the Dog Owner

BY SHARON PFLAUMER Pushing up daisies . . . Bought the farm . . . Six feet under . . . No matter what it’s called, death is a subject about which no one likes to think about or make preparations for. Yet, estate planning is of great importance for everyone.

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n the case of estate planning for the dog owner, it should include guidelines not only for dog care after the owner’s death but for short-term dog care in the event the owner is temporarily unable to provide it.” So says Charlotte M. Mitchell, an Estate Planning Attorney in West Hartford, CT. She presented a Seminar on this topic as a fundraiser for the Poodle Club of America Foundation, the health research arm of the Poodle Club of America. As the owner of three standard poodles, it’s also a subject of personal interest.

Short-term Planning Specifically, short-term planning should include the legal authorization of at least one person to provide dog care if the owner becomes unable to provide it himself due to hospitalization, temporary incapacitation, etc. This may be accomplished with the creation of a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA), a separate document from a Will.

“Usually, it’s a good idea to name two or more people as Attorneys-in-Fact and also a back-up Attorney-in-Fact in the DPOA. That way, if something happens to one of the persons named as Attorneys-in-Fact, which makes him unable to provide dog care, then, others are named to step in and do it.

The usual way to name more than one person as Attorneys-in-Fact is for the DPOA to state ‘Jane Doe OR Mike Smith’ so either can act independently of the other person or they can act together.

“A DPOA is effective during a person’s lifetime only. And it’s effective even if the owner is in his right mind, at least under CT law. That means the persons designated as the Attorneysin-Fact can do anything with the dogs

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that the owner can do--if the owner gives the original document to the Attorneys-in-Fact named in it and instructs them to use it,” Attorney Mitchell says.

Suggested language for the creation of a DPOA document may be found on the Internet. Or language providing for the care of the owner’s dogs may be included as part of a financial DPOA document.

“The next thing the owner needs to do is provide complete dog care instructions. That includes things like the amount and kind of dog food that should be fed, a list of the dogs’ medications with dosages and so on.”

The owner should create a file with copies of their dogs’ health records; inoculation certificates; and veterinarian’s name, phone number and address. The owner also should include copies of the dogs’ microchip numbers; American Kennel Club Registration papers, any co-ownership agreements; and identification information in the form of a color photograph of each dog along with a verbal description of it, i.e., sex, color and markings, spayed or neutered, etc.

A copy of the file should be given to the persons designated as Attorneysin-Fact and any co-owners of the dogs.

“The persons named should have keys to the owner’s house; know where pet supplies are stored there and have information about the arrangements made for the long-term care of the dogs,” Attorney Mitchell says.

She urges owners to put the above in writing because “You never know what may happen. You may have a stroke and be unable to communicate.”

Long-term Planning In regard to long-term estate planning, the owner should ascertain the status of pets under the laws of the state in which he lives.

“In most states, dogs are considered tangible personal property the same as furniture or jewelry. Very often the language in a Will says ‘I leave all my tangible personal property to my children.’

Here, the concern is that children or other family members named may not be willing to accept responsibility for the care of the deceased’s dogs. The owner shouldn’t assume he can leave them to a relative or friend without first discussing it in advance with that person and explaining in detail what the dogs’ care would involve.”

An Honorary Trust An Honorary Trust is an informal arrangement whereby a relative or friend agrees to care for the owner’s dogs in the event the owner becomes physically unable to do so or dies. As in the case of shortterm planning, copies of all relevant documents pertaining to the dogs and their care, as indicated above, should be given to the Honorary Trustee.

The lack of costs associated with arranging and maintaining an Honorary Trust are its primary advantages. In addition to the fact there’s no attorney fee to pay for writing it, there’s no yearly payment to the Trustee for administering the trust property as is the case with a Pet Trust. (See below.) However, unfortunate situations like the Continued on page 78

Group First Thank you Judge Mr. P. Levi Marsman •

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The Foxhounds’ Companion

BY M.J. NELSON

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nce upon a time, along the far away border between Northumberland and Scotland, there lived three small terrier-type dogs. One was named for a character in Sir Walter Scott’s novel Guy Mannering. The second type inherited the name of the city where a group of nailers had taken a great fancy to that particular terrier. As all the really fancy and distinctive names had been used, the third terrier type, a grand hunting companion which ran and worked with the Foxhounds, became known simply as a “Border Terrier.”

According to the folks who do things with their Border Terriers beyond the show ring, the breed is a sturdy little “no-frills” working dog. They are brave but not so brave as to exceed the boundaries of good sense. Because of their original purpose, to run long distances after the horses and bolt the fox for the hounds, Border Terriers tend to be quick, agile and very game. These qualities serve them well in many different dog sports. “This is an all-around dog,” said Harriet Haydon, who owns Ch Sunkist Sweet Music Man RA O OAJ ME EE TDI VX CHIC (“Higgins”), Ch Sunkist Shake Rattle and Roll RA OA AXJ ME CA TDI VX CHIC (“Boogie”), Ch Sunkist Simon Says OA ASJ OF ME CHIC NJC NAC TN-N TG-N (“Simon”) and Ch MACH2 Sunkist A Boy Named Sue RA ME NJC CTC TDI CHIC (“Cash”).

“They have relatively few physical problems especially from health-cleared parents. They have the balance of con-

struction to be able to do just about anything a handler can think of.”

Jan Worstell added, “The Border Terrier standard contains the words ‘alert, active, agile...good tempered, affectionate, obedient, easily trained’ all of which make for a versatile dog in a handy small package. What’s not to like with a Border Terrier? The words ‘obedient’ and ‘easily trained’ may be misleading to someone not familiar with terriers and whose obedience goals include high-in-trials. Having said that, I would also say that Border Terriers are one of the best choices in the terrier group with which to earn obedience titles.” Worstell owns Ch Tyneside Tantara VCD2 UDX3 RE AX AXJ OAP OJP ME VX, Ch Tyneside Danby Roulette UD RAE OA NAJ JE VX, Ch Tyneside’s Tenacity UD TD NA JE VX, Ch Hollybridge Raffles UD TD AX JE VX Gold ROM and Ch Saga Hills English Abbey UD TD CG VX. Like many terrier owners, Border Terrier people had issues with earlier training techniques particularly in obedience. Margaret Pough experienced some of

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One of Harriet Haydon’s Border Terriers displays the athleticism in agility that would serve a dog well whose job it was to run with the Foxhounds and bolt the fox.

Haydon on a snowy track with another of her Borders.

least one title and more than half of these have titles in at least two different disciplines. I can say with a fair amount of authority that Borders can be very sensitive but they can also be very creative. You have to be careful to not get too hard on a Border or they can turn off on you in obedience and then you’ll have to figure out a way to go back and make it fun for them. You better have a sense of humor when you’re training a Border, particularly in obedience and agility. They may want to hunt under agility obstacles, visit all the ring crew or just take a course the way they think it should be run. ‘Foon’ (Ch Bandersnatch Border in Blue CD WC) was obedience trained before we did any earth work because otherwise all she wanted to do was go hunting on her own. Once she learned that shovels and a group of dogs meant she might miss out on a critter kill, she settled down in the field and earned her working certificate from the American Working Terrier Association on woodchuck. She bolted the chuck and then held the half grown ones at bay until we could dig them out. ‘Ferret’ (Ch Bandersnatch conundrum CDX ME CGC CG ThD VX) definitely liked to do things HER way whether it was obedience or earthdog. She thought of more ways to do senior earthdog that “They’re in here somewhere,” says everything were not in the regulations but she finally about the posture of one of Haydon’s Borders. these problems. “When I first started obedience the training techniques were much more force training. There were a fair number of instructors who believed that terriers were willfully stubborn. But, I was lucky enough to train in several different areas of the country where I was able to be exposed to many different training techniques. By trial and error, I found that reward training works best with Border Terriers. I also discovered that endless repetition is not the best way to train a Border. I have owned more than 43 Borders that have earned at

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Best In Show - Multiple Best In Specialty Show

Platinum GCh. Stratford’s Diamond Jim HAVING A GREAT SUMMER! Group First Holland Michigan Kennel Club Judge Mr. Luc Boileau Group First Grand Traverse Kennel Club Judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Group First Grand River Kennel Club Judge Mr. Kent Delaney Group Second Toledo Kennel Club Judge Mrs. Marjorie Underwood Group Second Nita Nee Kennel Club Judge Mr. Kenneth Berg Group Second Dan Emmett Kennel Club Judge Ms. Elizabeth Muthard Group Fourth Ashtabula Kennel Club Judge Mrs. Vicki Abbott *

Group Fourth Michiana Kennel Club Judge Mr. Jon Cole Group Fourth Toledo Kennel Club Judge Ms. Peggy Hauck

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Suffolk County AKC Canine Experience Event and First All Breed Open

by Mike Kaplow President, Siberian Husky Club of Greater NY, Inc.

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he SCKC AKC Canine Experience event was held on Sunday, July 29th 2012.

SCKC has hosted this event each year since its introduction and this year held the first All Breed Open Show in the country. http://www. suffolkcountykennelclub.org/ In spite of somewhat negative weather forecasts and seriously overcast skies, it was a well attended event once again with over 800 spectators, greeted by SCKC members with Welcome Bags filled with AKC literature and sample products from Fromm Foods, Solid Gold, Isles of Dogs and Petland Discount. The number of spectators and canines attending substantially demonstrated the local interest in this type of event.

“People are interested to know what their dogs can do besides just go for healthy walks,” said Bob Eisele, chair of the event, “and the AKC Canine Experience introduces them to the many activities that the AKC has to offer. SCKC is trying

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to introduce the sport to community as a family activity and nurturer of the next generation of dog show enthusiasts.”

An Open Show is an informal American Kennel Club sanctioned Conformation event at which Certificates of Merit points are awarded toward an AKC Conformation title. Open Shows are events at which dog clubs, judges, stewards, exhibitors and their dogs gain experience needed for major events.

For more information on Open Shows: http://www.akc.org/enewsletter/ akcommunicates/2011/november/news. cfm

Anyone with an AKC registered dog, including Miscellaneous and FSS breeds, can enter at an Open Show.

For complete Newbies and less experienced owners, this Canine Experience holds basic handling classes so that the owners (and the dogs) have an idea as to what to do in the ring besides watch others – though that helps too! The Canine Experience had Junior Competitors for children between the ages of 9 and 18 to demonstrate their dog handling expertise.

The conformation competition is divided by the dog’s gender and age; 4-6 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months and an Open Class which is open to all ages. 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place winners are selected in each class. First place winners are then called back into the ring to compete for Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed. Best of Breed Certificate of Merit points are earned based on the total number of dogs that are entered for the breed. Best of Opposite Sex Certificate of Merit points are earned based on the number of dogs entered that are of the same gender as the Best of Opposite

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winner. A total of 15 points are required to earn a certificate of merit.

The Best of Breed winners compete against other dogs in their Group. The 1st place Group winners compete for Best in Show, just like in the movie by the same name! This year, Best in Show went to the Irish Setter owned by Long Island’s own Mary Merlo.

At the SCKC event on Sunday, visitors stopped at the many Breed Club booths for literature, and to ask questions about the specific breeds.

Several of the Clubs brought breed ambassadors (real dogs, not just pictures!) so that visitors could meet and greet the animals (and yes, so that their kids could actually roll around on the grass and play with some of them, and vice-versa). This can, and does, help families decide which breed to acquire, whether by purchase or by rescue. In fact, the Canine Experience is a good Rescue Awareness event as well as a unique ring-based dog show.

Visitors also got to see what a dog show is all about. From the show rings to Rally Activities hosted

by SCKC, Obedience hosted by the Suffolk Obedience Training Club and Agility hosted by Doggie-U K9 Academy in Bay Shore Long Island.

Canine Good Citizen tests were given with many of the young dogs passing.

Visitors viewed the sport of dogs in an informal setting designed to welcome new and potential owners. What the visitors did not get to see was all the work that went into the planning and

Complimentary hot dogs and hamburgers for all were featured at SCKC’s 5th annual Canine Experience Event in Kings Park, Long Island.

presentation. The Host Club headed

by Dawn and Bob Eisele and its whole membership deserve kudos and a good rest after all that it took.

For all the canines at the show, Afghans and Akitas to Xoloitzcuintlis (Xolos) and Yorkies, we paraphrase Spill the Wine (Eric Burdon & War, 1970) and Lovely Bunch of Coconuts (Danny Kaye, 1950): “There were big ones, small ones, and rare ones to view; brown ones, black ones, and white ones too; spotted ones, furry ones, and hairless ones, a few!” All were extremely well behaved.

We love every one of them.

If all goes as planned, SCKC will host Canine Experience VI in 2013, and if you are in our area, stop by on September 28-29, 2012 for our Point Show in Smithtown, Long Island (at Flower Field).

Meantime, enjoy your dog whatever the breed or mix. To every owner, each is “Best in Show.”

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last-minute floor amendment was slipped into a bill in Massachusetts that has left dog owners aghast. Senate Bill 2192 had been traveling along the oft-bumpy legislation road, all the while receiving input and advice from the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners, Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and others, who helped craft fair measures that addressed animal control concerns in the state. However, prior to its final passage, an amendment sponsored by Rep. Denise Andrews and Rep. Cheryl A. Coakley-Rivera was offered without notice and without affording the public an opportunity to comment on the amended bill. While it may not be as infuriating as the Fox News bait and switch of substituting HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle as a last minute pinch-hitter for an APHIS spokesperson in a debate with a purebred dog breeder about the proposed regulations, it nevertheless leaves responsible dog owners in Mas-

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sachusetts with an awful taste in their mouths. They had been communicating with legislators in good faith and tracking the bill since its initial proposal and had managed to inject some reasonable language such as a clear definition of a dangerous dog into a strong bill before having the rug pulled from under them with a last minute addition that requires all outdoor enclosures to be at least 100 square feet in size. Such shenanigans leave concerned dog owners scratching their heads, muttering to themselves and wondering: why?

Virginia Rowland, President of the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners (massfeddogs.org), said of SB 2192 that it “…was a rewrite of the arcane Chapter 140 Massachusetts dog laws. It is a bill that many groups and individuals had worked hard to get passed. At the very last minute Rep. Coakley-Rivera and Rep. Andrews got attached the amendment …This started as a separate piece of legislation which could have been voted on separately. There was a rush as the legislative session theoretically ended at the last day of July. I don’t know what the motivation of Coakley-Rivera and Andrews was, maybe they thought the bill separately would not be voted on…Many groups participated in the writing of the original piece of legislation including but not limited to MSPCA, Animal Rescue League of Boston, Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners, Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and others. The way the amendment was approved none of these groups had the opportunity to testify to this being done.”

Neither Rep. Coakely-Rivera nor Rep. Andrews answered our questions as of press time, which included: •Can you provide any insight as to why a last-minute amendment was made to SB 2192 that will require all outdoor enclosures to be at least 100 square feet in size?

• What reasons can you provide for this, when the standard sized outdoor run is 6’ by 12’?

• Why wasn’t public comment allowed?

• How do you answer critics that claim it was a sneaky, underhanded maneuver?

Is there a breeder, veterinarian or dog

owner among us that would support a blanket mandate on the size of outdoor enclosures? Brussels Griffons and St. Bernards have different needs, as do Toy Fox Terriers and Irish Wolfhounds. Different sizes of breeds have different needs.

Seems simple enough to understand, so why the 100 square feet mandate? A Pekingese doesn’t need the amount of space a Great Dane does and that should be fairly obvious to anyone familiar with these breeds or with a background in animal husbandry. So why wasn’t the input of such experts in these areas sought out before the last minute add-on?

MFDCRDO board member John Kenney, a Siberian Husky owner, opined of the enclosure requirements in an email forwarded by Ms. Rowland, “At minimum this needs to be changed to ‘appropriate for the size and / or breed of dog’. Since it is not possible to realistically legislate this, it needs to have flexibility and rational, reasonable judgment applied here.”

If the law requires all outdoor enclosures to be at least 100 square feet, what becomes of the commercially available standard size outdoor dog runs (which are 6’-by-12’) observed on most show grounds and ubiquitous in dog owners’ backyards across the state? They won’t meet the requirements put forth in the last-minute amendment. Makes one wonder if the sponsors of the amendment own stock in a pet goods company with a patent on a 10’-by’10’ enclosure.

On a more serious, positive note for commercial breeders in the state, “Commercial dog kennels with pens intended for the temporary boarding of dogs are exempt from this requirement.”

Furthermore, the amendment contains new tethering regulations that state, “No person owning or keeping a dog shall chain or tether a dog to a stationary object including but not limited to any structure, dog house, pole or tree for longer than 24 consecutive hours.” As Mr. Kenney pointed out, this measure poses a “problem for serious sled dog people,” and that such an issue was “not necessarily a realistic or valid concern.” Ms. Rowland observed, “The way it is worded, if you take your dog off the tether for one minute out of 24 hours, you are not in violation because the dog has not been tethered for ‘longer than 24 consecutive hours.’”

On a positive note, the bill contains a definition of “dangerous dog” that is as comprehensive and fair as any ever written: “Dangerous dog”, a dog that either: (i) without justification, attacks a person or domestic animal causing physical injury or death; or (ii) behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe poses

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an unjustified imminent threat of physical injury or death to 1 or more persons, domestic or owned animals; provided, however, that no dog shall be deemed dangerous: (A) solely based upon growling or barking or solely growling and barking; (B) based upon the breed of such dog; or (C) if such dog was reacting to another animal or to a person and such dog’s reaction was not grossly disproportionate to any of the following circumstances: (1) such dog was protecting or defending itself, its offspring, another domestic animal or a person from attack or assault; (2) the person who was attacked or threatened by the dog was committing a crime upon the person or property of the owner or keeper of such dog; (3) the person attacked or threatened by the dog was engaged in teasing, tormenting, battering, assaulting, injuring or otherwise provoking such dog; or (4) at the time of such attack or threat, the person or animal that was attacked or threatened by such dog had breached an enclosure or structure in which the dog was kept apart from the public and such person or animal was not authorized by the owner of the premises to be within such enclosure including, but not limited to, a gated, fenced-in area if the gate was closed, whether locked or unlocked; provided, however, that if a person is under the age of 7, it shall be a rebuttable presumption that such person was not committing a crime, provoking the dog or trespassing.

The bill also takes such positive steps as providing for state kennel inspections and establishing a Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund, which “shall be used by the department of agricultural resources to offset costs associated with the vaccination, spaying and neutering of homeless dogs and cats, to offset costs associated with the vaccination, spaying and neutering of dogs and cats owned by low-income residents of the commonwealth and to assist with the training of animal control officers…”

It’s disheartening and unfortunate that two Reps took it upon themselves to weaken a strong bill at the eleventh hour without seeking input from the experts that helped craft the rest of the legislation, which promotes responsible dog ownership and the well-being of all dogs. As the AKC advised in its most recent Taking Command newsletter, portions of which were published in last week’s Dog News, it’s important to take note and support “dog-friendly” candidates and legislators. The opposite also holds true. Dog owners in Massachusetts will be sure to take into consideration the entire legislative records of Reps. Andrews and Coakley-Rivera —who, to be fair, has done much good work on behalf of dogs as well— come next election. And be assured, dog owners won’t give up the fight over this amendment, either. As Ms. Rowland vowed, “We’ll try to get it removed during the next session.”

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BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

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NATIONAL SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION, USA TODAY...

wo different ads appeared in the national media that have a direct effect on dog ownership, relationships between dogs and owners and overall relationships between dogs and the public generally.

First of all in USA TODAY as well as a major legislative Washington DC publication called POLITICO the HUMANE WATCH DOG ORGANIZATION headed by Richard Berman ran the advert which runs next to this article.

As far as we in the concerned purebred dog community are affected both of these ads could not have come at a better time. It particularly takes to task HSUS di-

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rectly and thereby its President Wayne Pacelle for perpetuating the fraud upon the American public that HSUS provides real shelters for dogs. This is out and out nonsense, which too many people let HSUS get away with. The impression is left that they are a major force in the adoption of dogs throughout America by providing shelters and the like. This of course is outright misrepresentation if not just a downright lie. Thank heaven for Watch Dog, which calls it the way it really is. Why AKC does not run these kinds of promotions as well, exposing HSUS for what it really is, confuses the hell out of me. And don't tell me it is due to money problems-- I know this is against the general thinking but I believe a portion of the Reserve Fund could wisely be used to attack HSUS and its copycat type prototypes that make a buck off the non-suspecting American public in these areas. And don't forget to add FOX News to the list of HSUS supporters as they stabbed AKC so wickedly in the back by substituting Wayne Pacelle for the APHIS representative in the debate about changing the APHIS proposals. Candidly FOX News is never watched in our house and nothing annoys me more than when the announcer for the New York Yankees on the YES station deliberately refers to "our" friends at FOX Business when in fact they are his friends and not mine! YES should stay out of the implied business of supporting sponsor in the altogether! I mean how could Fox's anchors so blatantly support adoptions over buying from a breeder when there are as many pitfalls in one as the other. At least with the breeder we know the parents and the environment and the backgrounds of the animals involved, which is hardly the case in the big, big business of shelter adoptions!

Support "Watch Dog� that's our thinking for sure.

Of interest is that on the very day of the above mentioned ad in the WALL STREET JOURNAL appeared an advert from the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation requesting donations to help that organization in teaming the most highly trained dogs with firefighters to save lives in national emergencies. Hear, hear is my response as it costs over $10,000 to train each of these precious animals who never give up until its job is completed. To donate call 888-450 or visit www.SearchDogFoundation.org----remember BE PART OF THE SEARCH. And on the subject of the search why not search your heart and wonder how you can support for any office, much less the Presidency of the USA a man or a family that transports their dog on the top of a station wagon in a crate across this country! Look into this situation and as dog lovers ask yourselves how could I vote for someone who acted in such a manner!

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The 2012 Basenji Club of America National

We Met In

By LeeBeth Cranmer

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he Basenji community gathered for its annual specialty held this year at the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center in Gettysburg, PA, from Monday July 9th to Sunday July 15th. The logo for the 33rd National, “We are Met,” could not have been more apt as Basenji lovers gathered from several foreign countries-including Russia, Finland, Sweden, Australia and Canada--as well from across the United States for a week of companion, performance and conformation events.

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Photos by George Woodard and Laurie Gregory at Jumoke Photography

Monday: Agility On Monday July 9th, the Basenjis took to the Agility ring inside the AllStar Sports Complex on the hotel grounds. Few Basenjis compete in Agility on a national scale, so for many spectators this was the first chance they had to watch what this agile breed can do. Whistler, CH Reveille Bells And Whistles CD, RA, NA, NAJ, took High in Trial (HIT) in Standard from the Novice 12” Preferred class with handler Jeffrey Slonaker completing a beautiful run under judge Barbara Diaz. Ph’nx, Sinbaje’s Thyme2Rise

NJP, scorched her way through the weave poles and jumps with a time of 23.98 and score of 100 with handler Linda Daves Siekert to earn HIT JWW. As is typical for Basenjis, most did not earn qualifying scores; however, the competitors and spectators erupted in applause each time one finished the course no matter the score. Anyone who has lived with a Basenji knows how unpredictable they can be when it comes to following directions so there was a feeling of great Continued on page 86

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INTEGRITY You could probably write an article about each one of those questions but I myself believe that a good judge needs to have more than just an eye and I’m sure that Geir Pedersen would agree with that. Perhaps more than any attribute other than a good eye and a good memory, they also need to have integrity. In my view that, like a good eye, is also something that cannot be taught – they either have it or they don’t. Combined with integrity a good judge also in my view has to have the strength of character or the ‘guts’ to trust his or her eye when it tells him or her something about a dog. There is little point in having a good eye and not at the same time being prepared to follow through on what that eye tells you. For example if your eye tells you that a dog with a tremendous reputation as a top winner, is actually not as good as its reputation would indicate, you have to have the strength of character to act on that and not be swayed by the dog’s reputation. All too often judges act like sheep and don’t have the strength of character to trust in their own judgment.

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hat about the question of training versus hands-on experience?

At one time in the UK, hands on experience was all that counted. You were asked to judge and if you made a reasonable fist of it you were asked again – and so things either progressed for you as a judge or they didn’t. No formal training or examinations for judges existed and TKC took no part at all in the training or development of judges.

By the latter part of the 1990s however TKC thought that this approach was not good enough to take us into the 21st century. While accepting that at one time in the 19th century, even surgeons didn’t have to have any formal academic qualifications and then later car drivers were able to have a driver‘s license without ever sitting for a test, by the end of the 20th century, rules on such things had been tightened up somewhat! TKC thought that the same should apply to judges and decided to introduce a number of formal training courses and examinations, etc. to develop judges and to help in assessing their level of ability.

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NOT CONVINCED Though nowadays such an approach is by and large accepted, this didn’t originally go down well in all quarters. At one stage I was summoned to attend lunch with one of my KC Chairman predecessors – Leonard Pagliero - so that he could upbraid me for being a party to what he considered to be such a regressive step. He immediately named a judge who, for many years, had been attending training courses run by breed clubs and as a result had amassed a great number of qualifications to adjudicate in a great number of breeds. “You’ll never ever make a good judge of that person,” he said, “despite all the number of training courses and seminars they have attended”.

On the quality of their judging I simply had to agree - but not on the logic of Leonard Pagliero’s argument. This was that handson experience was all that was important. My reply was that the person he was talking about, by now had lots and lots of hands-on experience and not even that had turned them into a good judge either. He had to admit that I had a point, but I know that he still wasn’t exactly convinced. My own view is that a balanced mix of hands-on experience and formal training is what is really required.

However perhaps an even more important issue is, having made sure that training and experience are present and adequate, how does a kennel club find a satisfactory way of identifying the concert pianists and then identify a means of promoting them faster than those who are still struggling to play the right notes – and what is more to play them in the right order. These days whatever system of promoting some judges faster than others is used, it has to be justifiable and, to use that horrible modern word, it also has to be ‘transparent’. Otherwise accusations of favoritism will follow.

THE STOCKMAN APPROACH And what about the old chestnut of the ‘stockman’ argument? That says that the best judges have come up with a good eye for a dog and have had a great deal of hands on experience of judging dogs and are therefore capable of judging almost anything - and doing that very well.

I must say that I have reservations about accepting this approach in its entirety, hook, line and sinker, as well. In my view even good stockmen have to work at judging and have to pay attention to reading and understanding the relevant breed standard carefully before they judge any breed. I have not forgotten judging in Australia when one of my fellow countrymen who considered himself as a good stockman, managed to make a dreadful faux pas.

Drop-eared Skyes were quite uncommon in the UK at the time, but they were much more common in Australia. He managed to throw out a couple of Skyes because their ears were not being what he thought was ‘correctly carried’. When challenged, his defence was that he was a stockman and didn’t need to read every breed standard before he went into the ring to judge. I’m not sure if Bob Forsyth, who was mentioned in Geir’s original article, will remember that, for he and Jane were present on that occasion - which for those of us from Britain, was rather an embarrassing affair.

IN SUMMARY So, in summary then, what are we looking for in a good dog judge?

Someone who has • a good memory, • a natural eye for a dog, • loads of hands-on experience, • complete integrity, • good strength of character, • the ability to compare and contrast • the diligence to study individual breed standards or in other words – a universal genius - with all the attributes of a first class concert pianist!

Do we have many of them and if so, how do we identify them? Over to you Geir…….!!!

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GCh. Greenway’s Test of Time Monmouth County Kennel Club - Group Third Thank you to Judge Mr. Christian Stefanescu Thank you to the judges who consistently recognize this stunning boy!

Presented by: Lisa M. Gallizzo-Wadas, AKC Registered Handler

Owners:

Dede Laveran Renée M. Gallizzo Rose Tamberino-Douches

Breeder:

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with thick forests. Herzegovina region in the south is mostly flat farmland. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s only beach is a narrow and short coastline that divides Croatia’s Dalmatian seashore stretching 13 mi (20 km) along the Adriatic Sea. Bosnia - known as Illyricum in the antiquity - was conquered by the Romans in the 2nd century B.C. The Goths overran this part of the already declining Roman Empire, and occupied the area from the 4th to 6th century, when the Byzantine Empire claimed it. About 700 A.D. the Slavs settled at the region but around 1200 Bosnia won its independence, and endured as a Christian state for 260 years. In 1463 Turks defeated the Serbs, conquered Bosnia, and for over 400 years Bosnia and Herzegovina were under Ottoman rule, and the Bosnian elite that converted to Islam was ruling the country on behalf of the Turkish oppressors.

When the 19th Century arrived the Ottoman Empire began to shrink. The neighboring Serbia and Montenegro aided by the Russians won over the Ottomans, and following the Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878), Austria-Hungary obtained the mandate to occupy and govern Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In fact this was an effort by European nations to keep Russia out of the Balkans.

Bosnia-Herzegovina was annexed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire on Oct. 7, 1908.

With the annexation the Austro Hungarian’s relations with Serbia, (which had its own claims on Bosnia and Herzegovina), became embittered. The hostility between the two countries climaxed in the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, by a Serbian nationalist. This event (as mentioned above) precipitated the start of World War I (1914 -1918). (from Ask.com) When the war ended BosniaHerzegovina were annexed to Serbia becoming part of the newly formed “Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes” (Oct. 1918). In 1929 the kingdom’s name was changed to Yugoslavia (South Slavia).

In 1941 when Germany invaded Yugoslavia, Bosnia Herzegovina became part of Nazi-controlled Croatia.

During the Nazi occupation, Bosnian and Herzegovinian patriotic resistance (partisan) fighters caused heavy damage fighting a guerrilla war against the Croatian Fascist troops. At the end of World War II, Bosnia and Herzegovina were united into a single state as one of the six republics of the Communist Yugoslavia under Marshall Tito.

Tito’s dictatorial control kept the ethnically diverse population of the nation in check under his dictatorial methods. When Tito died, (1980), the iron curtain fell, and Tito’s Yugoslavia slowly began to splinter.

In 1992 Bosnia - Herzegovina gained independence from Yugoslavia and about the same time a bloody inter-ethnic war

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erupted between Croats and Muslims, lasting until 1995. Finally Bosnian Muslims and Croats signed an agreement creating the Federation of Bosnia - Herzegovina. Presently the distinction between a Bosnian and a Herzegovinian is maintained as a regional, not an ethnic, distinction.

Sarajevo, the largest city, hosted the 1984 Winter Olympic Games, and proving its peaceful modernization the city holds many cultural activities as for instance the bi-annual Winter Festival (www.sarajevskazima.ba) usually held in February/March. This is an arts festival established in the 1990s, a two-month lasting encounter of the world’s artists celebrating the talent, creativity and freedom within diverse cultures.

The country - an emerging democracy - has a rotating, tripartite presidency divided between the Serb, Croatian, and Bosnian political parties.

The visitor must taste the local food - which is a mixture of influences related to Turkish, Middle Eastern, and other Mediterranean cuisines. The Slivovic, a very strong drink made of plums, is well known around the world, and goes well with the local’s famous kebabs (small grilled meat sausages, or barbecued meat pieces tchevaptchichi, and rajnichi) , and burekas (meatfilled flaky pastry).

Bosnia-Herzegovina is the cradle, from where the rare Tornjak dog emerged. The breed had arrived precisely from the eastern Caucasus to the large mountainous areas of Vlašić located at the central part of the country.

According to researches the Tornjak is most likely a descendent from the Tibetan Mastiff. Written documents were discovered, and prove that Tornjaks had existed in Bosnia - Herzegovina for

the past thousand years, describing body measures, shape, height, color, and temperament of the dog.

Just a few FCI recognized breeds have documents this old and precise about their existence. Due the geographical isolation the Tornjak resisted to all other dog breeds contact, also resisted any changes of its appearance, temper and work finality. The environment and possibly the local shepherd’s intuitive breeding have created a healthy, strong, and efficient watchdog.

In the beginning known as Kanis Montanous (translates to Mountain Dog), it was renamed by the locals to Tornjak (Tor: referring enclosure for sheep, and cattle) and registered as an indigenous breed on May 9, 1981 with the long name “BosnianHerzegovinian Sheepdog - Tornjak”. Shortly after the Yugoslavian pedigree was opened, and a judges commission formed to define the written standard of the breed and its recognition from the FCI as a pure breed with the above mentioned name. The standard was finalized on 10.05.1990.

Tornjaks can be multicolored, tricolored and with two colors. Most favored dogs are the ones with a lot of color, especially sharp differences in color. The face should be lighter than the body, preferably having a white line down the middle of the head. Height of the males is 60 cm and more, and females are 56 cm and up. Length of the body about 8% the height of the male dogs, and 10% the height of the females. The height of the chest is 45% of the total height, but deeper chest is also allowed.

Tornjaks are friendly with people, but aggressive towards other animals and dogs that threaten his owner, home, sheep pen or the flock. They like to work and take commands readily from their owners.

Also they are easily trained, but it is not necessary.

Tornjak is a calm dog and is friendly with people, it is carefully aggressive towards wild animals and those who attack its home, herd or its owner. This dog is persistent in performing given tasks, with a good understanding of master’s requests and training requests. It is an incorruptible dog, with a necessary dose of suspicion toward strangers. Another one of its characteristics is that is also quite resistant to illnesses and it has modest requests regarding feeding and breeding. For example, during the snowing winter nights, these dogs lie on the ground so that it often gets covered by snow. Genetically, this is a very dominant dog.

The body of this dog is strong and well built, with harmonious and dignified movements. The part of its face, usually the top of muzzle, is always lighter than dark signs at the body. The look is specified, clear, self-confident, serious and calm. The hair is rich with such configuration that adequately protects the body against bad weather conditions.

The tail is shaggy, kept high like a flag. (From the Standard) On February 22, 2006 The General Committee of the FCI at a conference held in Madrid, provisionally accepted the Tornjak. Since then the dog has the right to participate at national shows in all countries, and to be judged according to the standard adopted on February 10, 2006 in Sarajevo.

Under the FCI show bylaws the breed has the privileges and prohibitions of the others in the same situation, and competes in the second group.

This is an intelligent, strong, easy going breed, who needs (as every dog needs) early socialization and is not recommended to be left alone with small children.

Our dear readers will find the complete standard at the FCI’s official breed section, and is also included at the AKC’s Foundation Stock Service. * The president’s reference “three nations” was of the ethnic groups of Bosnians, Serbs and Croats,

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following may arise due to the fact an Honorary Trust is an informal arrangement that’s not legally binding.

The author knew a woman who agreed to care for her terminally ill mother-in-law’s dog on the condition that the mother-in-law name the woman and her husband as the sole beneficiaries of her estate. The mother-inlaw agreed and did so. Despite the woman’s promise to care for the dog, the woman placed it with another family only three months after her mother-in-law’s death. (The woman’s husband, the son of the deceased, went along with this.) To make matters worse, the woman knew little about the family with whom she placed the dog and never followed-up to see if any problems arose concerning its care.

While the above is a worst case scenario, it underscores the importance of the owner selecting a person to care for his dogs carefully.

A Pet Trust Connecticut passed a law that allows for the creation of a Pet Trust that would provide for dog care after the owner’s death. Not all but many other states passed similar laws. Given that the next step is to determine if a Pet Trust Law is effective in the state in which the owner lives.

“A Pet Trust is a legal document whereby an individual names another party to be Trustee and handle money for a designated purpose.” Attorney Mitchell says. “In this case, it’s for the care of the deceased owner’s dogs.”

(A breeder also can have a Pet Trust set up to provide care and funds, after his death, for the continuation of the breed line(s) he developed and the dogs in it.)

A Pet Trust also names another party to be Caretaker and provide care for the dogs.

The individuals appointed as Trustee and Caretaker both have a legally binding duty to abide by the terms of the trust.

“Although the same individual may be named as both Trustee and Caretaker, in that event, the person might take advantage of the situation. Recently, I read a newspaper story about a woman, who named the housekeeper as both the Trustee and Caregiver of her black cat. After the woman died, the housekeeper assumed care of the cat. Eventually, the money manager picked up on the fact the cat was living an awfully long time. When he investigated, he discovered the housekeeper replaced the woman’s black cat with another black cat—and still another—after her employer’s pet died!”

While the above is another worst case scenario, once again, it underscores the importance of the owner selecting a person to care for his dogs carefully.

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How a Pet Trust Functions Assuming the Caregiver and the Trustee are two different people, the former solicits funds for reimbursement from the latter for expenditures already made to care for the deceased owner’s dogs.

The degree of control over the Caregiver provided by a Pet Trust depends upon the language in the document.

“Guidelines for care may be as general as ‘take good care of my dogs’ or as specific as listing the brand of dog food to be fed, the veterinarian who is to treat the dogs and so on.

“In addition to dispersing funds to the Caregiver, the Trustee should monitor the care of the dogs. That means making unannounced visits at the Caretaker’s home or kennel to ascertain the level of care the dogs are receiving and that the dogs are still alive. Again, as in the case of short-term planning or an Honorary Trust, copies of all relevant documents pertaining to the dogs and their care should be given to the Trustee and the Caregiver,” Attorney Mitchell says.

A Pet Trust also should designate the following: • A successor Trustee and Successor Caretaker in the event the Trustee and/or Caretaker named are unable or unwilling to perform their legal responsibilities at the time the Pet Trust becomes effective; • A generic listing of the dogs to receive care, i.e., the dogs currently owned when the Pet Trust is set up could be added to, replaced, or change in identity between the time the owner signs the trust document and the time the trust actually becomes functional; • Any assets to be used for the dogs’ care: kennels, grooming equipment, etc.; • When euthanasia would be appropriate and what should be done with the dogs’ remains; • The exact amount of money set aside for the dogs’ care. Or the amount of distributions for care can be left to the discretion of the Trustee; • A beneficiary to receive any remaining funds after the dogs’ death. When naming a beneficiary, the owner should remember the beneficiary’s interests run contrary to that of the owner’s dogs.’

Therefore, someone not likely to contest the Trust should be named.

Advantages and Disadvantages Although a Pet Trust affords the owner the maximum amount of control over the care of his dogs after his death, this legally binding instrument can be costly. Having a Pet Trust prepared by an attorney can be expensive depending upon the part of the country in which the owner lives. The cost to have a Pet Trust prepared by an attorney for a dog owner living in a small Midwestern town ranges between $500 and $700. However, Attorney Mitchell estimates the cost would range between $3,000 and $4,000 in a major metropolitan area on the East Coast.

“There’s also the yearly fee that must be paid to the Trustee for executing the Trust’s directions. It’s usually one percent of the market value of the amount held in Trust. If $100,000 is held in Trust, then, the yearly Trustee fee would be $1,000. Then, there’s the cost of the required annual tax filings to pay. A trust is a taxpayer the same as an individual. Given all of these expenses, it may be advisable to have a Pet Trust written only when an estate includes a substantial amount of money.”

In addition to the above financial considerations, it may be difficult to find someone willing to assume administration of a Pet Trust for a relatively small fee.

For more information about estate planning for the dog owner, visit the Poodle Club of America Foundation Website at http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/files/pcaf/Estate_Planning. pdf

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GCh. Elmo’s Martian Chronicles We are leaping for joy with these newest group wins for “Martin” and we thank these following judges for seeing the DOG.

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“Martin” is currently the Number Four* Afghan Hound in the breed and Number Eight* all breed, he has also recently completed his Bronze level Championship, all in just four months and before the age of two.

Martin has nowhere to go but up and will only improve from here!

Be watching for him with Lisa Bettis as he leaps into the future.

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Devlin is a master earthdog who also seems to like obedience and rally.

got her three qualifying scores and then finished her ME. Open obedience was also ‘interesting’ because she wanted to do things her way.

To her, long sits were boring so she would stand up because you can see better that way. Another time she went ‘hunting’ as she was absolutely convinced there was a critter under a concession RV. She wiggled through the baby gates on the ring and dove under the trailer. She never did find anything other than a small fluffy dog that was on the other side which she ignored while she searched for the rodent she was certain was there.

But she was also my first Cornell companion therapy dog working with severely handicapped children and she took a lot of kids through 4-H obedience.”

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ne valuable bit of knowledge concerning training a Border Terrier is that they are highly motivated by food, according to Worstell. “Borders are very foodmotivated. Using food as a lure when teaching them something new or as a reward for performing correctly works well with a Border. But, using food as a bribe is not such a good idea as I discovered in obedience and I’ve seen the same thing happen with other Borders. When they realize that the ‘handler vending machine’ is broken and a tempting morsel is not forthcoming, their performance can become quite entertaining, to put it mildly. Of course, the reason the performance is entertaining is because it doesn’t bear any resemblance to what the rules require and the dog is clearly having a good time making up 80 Dog News

their own set of rules. In agility, the temptation is to run a Border in trials before they are really ready for a trial situation and the frequent result is a dog doing butt-tucked zoomies through every tunnel and over every jump in sight, in random order and repeatedly.”

Haydon said she found keeping her Borders focused and enthusiastic about ring sports can be challenging. “They are very willing but they are also quite easily distracted and they get bored very quickly.

The ‘busy mind’ of a Border Terrier is a significant part of their charm to me but it does need careful management. They are also very soft emotionally and they do not do well with harsh corrections or mental pressure. Short, happy sessions with high value treats or toys has always worked best for me with my dogs.”

Raffles (Ch Hollybridge Raffles UD TD AX JE VX Gold ROM), one of Jane Worstell’s Borders, pops though a tire jump with almost the same enthusiasm as popping through a tunnel entrance especially if that tunnel happens to hold some rats at its terminus.

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ough said it is very important to know when to laugh and break off a training session with a Border Terrier. “Borders get bored with endless repetitions so it is important to making training fun for the dog as you are teaching the precision required in most of the ring sports. I have encountered different training issues with every one of my dogs and what works with one dog may not work at all with another. The two I am currently working with are very different.

With DJ (Am/Can Ch Bandersnatch Rhapsody in Blue SE BN CGC Cornell Companion BTCA Versatility Dog) I must warm her up and ‘remind’ her to pay attention and my body English has to be precise. Devlin (Am GCh Can Ch L’dickens Bandersnatch Devilry ME CD RE CGC Cornell Companion BTCA Versatility Dog) on the other hand is much less precise but a lot of fun to train. Both are food oriented but DJ is more serious and Devlin does things because he enjoys them. He has a great deal of joie de vivre but, unfortunately, he also has a great love for girl dogs which does create some issues for me in obedience. One thing that’s important to keep in mind that most

Roulette (Ch Tyneside Danby Roulette UD RAE OA NAJ JE VX), another of Worstell’s Borders, flies over a jump in agility.

Margaret Pough and Devlin (Am GCh Can Ch L’dickens Bandersnatch Devilry ME CD RE CGC Cornell Companion BTCA Versatility Dog) exit the earthdog field with another terrier from the Border region.

Borders have strong hunting drives. This can create problems at any event, even indoor ones. I’ve seen mice and birds at indoor events and that’s about all it takes to distract a Border. You have to have a light touch with a Border, especially in obedience or they will ‘turn off’ on you. I’ve found that obedience requires the most training time and effort while earthdog, which is pretty much based on natural instinct, requires the least although you do have to build a partnership with your dog for earthdog events so they learn how the game is played. They are really quite good tracking dogs but you have to persuade them that the harness means they’re supposed to track, not hunt.

With one of my dogs, Witchet (Bandersnatch Black Magic CD TD CG), this meant learning that the tracking harness required her to follow only one scent. But, at the end of the track, the harness had to come off and she had to be allowed to check out every woodchuck hole in the area.”

The breed’s popularity, as is the case with many small dogs, has soared in the past few years and this has created a double-edged sword for Border Terrier folks. “Breeders and owners should never lose sight of what this breed was meant to be—working terriers who can do the job the breed was originally intended to do if given the opportunity. A proper Border is sound in mind and body, is healthy, has correct breed type and is a very versatile dog,” said Worstell.

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contained several inaccurate statements about these breeds. AKC GR issued a Legislative Alert, sent a letter of opposition, and worked with its Maryland federation and other concerned groups to educate the council.

Michigan – The Ionia City Council rejected a proposed ordinance which would have prohibited residents from owning “pit bulls,” defined as American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American pit bull terriers. The AKC GR department sent a letter to the councilmembers and provided local dog owners with educational materials for councilmembers. The city instead opted to form a committee to evaluate the current ordinance and see what positive changes can be made.

Mississippi – The Tupelo City Council declined to vote on a proposed ordinance that would have established additional restrictions and requirements for owners of “pit bull terriers,” including American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and mixes of those breeds. AKC GR sent a letter to the council to express concerns with the measure and to recommend repeal of existing breed-specific provisions, and provided talking points to AKC club members who opposed the ordinance.

Missouri – The City of Wentzville passed an ordinance that repeals the citywide ban on “pit bulls” and increases the number of animals a person may own in city limits. Under the “pit bull” ban, Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, American pit bull terriers (or any mixes of these breeds) were banned in the city.

The city also limited ownership to three dogs or cats of any breed.

This new law replaces the breedspecific policies (BSL) with general definitions of “dangerous, vicious or ferocious animal”, as well as “nuisance animal.” It also allows owners to keep up to ten animals with a kennel license. AKC GR alerted

regional dog clubs and breeders and sent a letter to the Board of Alderman supporting the BSL repeal and thanking them for increasing the number of animals a person may own. The letter also encouraged the board to consider introducing an ordinance that would repeal the limit law in its entirety.

New Hampshire – As introduced, Senate Bill 370 would have placed numerous restrictions and regulations on those who own at least 10 female dogs. The bill would also have limited ownership to 50 intact dogs, mandated that all tail docking be done by a veterinarian and with anesthesia, and allowed any local humane society, animal control officer, or SPCA to investigate complaints.

The AKC issued a Legislative Alert, letter of concern to the committee, and worked closely with its New Hampshire federation to educate the committee on the many concerns with this bill. The Senate Executive Departments Committee unanimously voted to delete the bill in its entirety and replace it with language to clarify that local law enforcement has the ability to investigate complaints and prosecute violations of the domestic animal abuse laws.

New Mexico – A New Mexico senator had sought to introduce legislation for 2012 that would have declared all “pit bulls” dangerous, unless they were American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers or American pit bull terriers registered with the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club. Since the New Mexico Legislature has a short 30-day session in 2012, special permission was required by the Governor for the bill to be introduced. The AKC sent a letter of opposition to the sponsor and the Governor, and worked with local clubs to oppose such legislation. The Governor agreed to not allow this legislation to be introduced in the 2012 session.

New York – Assembly Bill 3431 sought to ban the practice of debarking except for cases when it is deemed medically necessary to treat or relieve a physical illness, disease or injury or correct a congenital abnormality suffered by the animal that causes or may cause physical pain or harm. The bill would have imposed stiff penalties on violators, including a fine and/or imprisonment. Veterinarians in violation would have been subject to license suspension or revocation.

AKC GR issued legislative alerts and letters of opposition to lawmakers.

A. 3431 passed the Assembly but was held in the Senate. The New York Legislature has adjourned and is not expected to return this year.

Read more about this success.

New York – The Ballston Spa Village Board tabled a proposed 5-dog limit law after hearing from numerous concerned AKC club members and dog owners. This limit would have included any dogs harbored in a household within city limits – meaning the threshold could have included dogs staying temporarily on a property, even if they are not owned by the resident. AKC GR sent a letter of opposition, and issued a Legislative Alert, and notified parent clubs and local constituents, as well as show chairmen and secretaries overseeing the shows in Ballston Spa in August. Read more about this victory.

North Carolina – The Dunn City Council rejected a proposal by the city police chief that would have banned “pit bulls” (defined as Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers and American Pit Bull Terriers) in city limits. The proposal also contained numerous inaccurate and offensive statements about these breeds. AKC GR sent a letter of opposition and issued a Legislative Alert. The council will reportedly form a committee to examine current laws and draft new policies that are not breed-specific. AKC GR has sent the council a letter of Continued on page 84

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thanks along with additional information on how to develop effective dangerous dog laws.

Ohio – House Bill 14 removes the term “pit bull” from the state’s definition of “vicious dog” and creates new designations of “nuisance” and “dangerous” based on a dog’s behavior. The AKC supported the efforts of its Ohio federation and numerous responsible dog owners by issuing Legislative Alerts, sending letters to the General Assembly and Governor, and communicating with the sponsor on amendments to ensure an effective law.

The bill overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives and State Senate and was signed

by Governor Kasich on February 21. Read more about this significant victory for Ohio dog owners.

Ohio – The Cincinnati City Council approved a repeal of the city’s breed-specific law. Previously the city banned the ownership, transfer, sale, or harboring of any “pit bull terrier” (defined as Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier or any mixedbreed containing one of these breeds) within city limits. AKC GR notified parent and local clubs of the proposal, sent letters in support of the repeal, and communicated with the sponsor’s office on multiple occasions regarding talking points and strategy. The council has established an advisory committee to examine the city’s animal control laws and develop other solutions. AKC and its Ohio federation will continue to monitor this committee. Read more about this victory.

Oklahoma – House Bill 2921 makes several positive changes to the state’s dog breeder regulations. Changes include dissolving the controversial Commercial Pet Breeder Board and moving oversight to Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. Other changes include amending the definition of

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“adult animal” from 6 months of age to 12 months of age and the definition of “intact female animal” from a female 6 months of age to 9 months of age. The AKC believes that these measures are an important step toward fair oversight of dog breeders in Oklahoma and issued several Legislative Alerts and letters concerning the changes. The bill was signed by the Governor on May 29, 2012.

Rhode Island – Senate Bill 2193 sought to virtually eliminate the veterinary procedure commonly known as debarking from being performed in the state. AKC GR issued Legislative Alerts, sent letters of concern to the legislature, and worked with concerned dog owners and other allied organizations in opposition to the bill.

The Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee held the bill for further study, and AKC GR does not expect the bill to be reconsidered this session.

Tennessee – A proposed Shelby County, Tennessee animal cruelty ordinance that included overly broad and vague definitions was tabled indefinitely by county commissioners. AKC GR sent letters of concern, and provided information and alternate language that was accepted by the measure’s sponsor regarding “standards of care” for dogs in vehicles.

Utah – The Salt Lake City Council adopted several changes to its animal control laws, including repealing the two-dog ownership limit at its meeting on February 7, 2012. AKC GR sent a letter in support of the limit law repeal.

Virginia – House Bill 158 sought to add debarking to the state’s definition of animal cruelty and charge anyone who performs the practice with a Class 1 misdemeanor. The Agriculture Subcommittee of the House Agricul-

ture Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee recommended to postpone this legislation until 2013, meaning that it will not be considered this year. AKC GR sent a letter of opposition to the subcommittee, issued a Legislative Alert, and worked with the Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs & Breeders to educate the sponsor and subcommittee on this issue.

Read more about this victory.

West Virginia – Senate Bill 406 would have imposed numerous regulations on “commercial dog breeders”, which was defined as anyone who “maintains” eleven or more intact dogs over one year of age and breeds dogs exclusively as household pets. The AKC opposed several provisions, including arbitrary care and conditions requirements and a 50-dog ownership limit. As amended by the Senate, the bill exempted anyone who keeps or breeds dogs “for the purpose of herding or guarding livestock animals, hunting, tracking or exhibiting in dog shows, performance events or field and obedience trials...” The AKC believed, however, that these exemptions were vague and may not have truly protected hobbyists. The AKC issued numerous Legislative Alerts and letters of concern and also worked closely with concerned dog owners in opposition. SB 406 passed the Senate and was held in the House Judiciary Committee.

Read more about this win for West Virginia breeders.

Wisconsin – The Fond du Lac City Council agreed to table proposed breed-specific legislation during its meeting on January 25, 2012. AKC GR and its Wisconsin federation both issued alerts encouraging local residents to attend the meeting and also contact the council.

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admiration for the teamwork shown between handlers and their dogs as they competed. During Fifteen And Send Time (FAST) the Basenjis came into their own with four out of six flying to qualifying scores. Siekert handled her other bitch Feigh, FC MACH Eldorado’s Y’s African, Sinbaje CDX, SC, RE, FCh, GRC to High in FAST with a score of 75.

Tuesday: Obedience and Rally On Tuesday July 10th competitors assembled in the Grand Ballroom of the Eisenhower Hotel and Conference Center for Obedience and Rally. Basenjis are easily distracted, so they are not known for their obedient personalities.

Therefore, it was a joy to see that Judge Nancy Withers drew 19 entries in obedience plus 45 in Rally. Anyone who had not seen a Basenji work toward an obedience or rally qualifying score before left with a greater appreciation of how hard the handlers and dogs worked together to develop a relationship necessary to succeed. The Basenji temperament is not referred to as “independent” without cause!

Cheering on each other, the competitors demonstrated not just teamwork with their dogs but also with each other as the judge noted when handing out trophies.

Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes went to Novice Class A Undercover Osiris of Oz, RN, BN, handled by Kristine Dougherty.

Basenji and handlers performed excellently in Rally. Hope sprang eternal again in the hearts of spectators when they saw that Basenjis could “sit,”“stand,” and “heel” on command. Perhaps with a little more training their own darlings would learn to stop pulling on walks! The first Basenji National Rally High in Combined Advanced B and Excellent B went to Feigh, FC MACH Eldorado’s Y’s African, Sinbaje CDX, SC, RE, FCh, GRC, with Siekert handling.

Wednesday: AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing This year the BCOA National held both AKC and ASFA field trials.

Thankfully the National fell between heat waves in July. A breeze made Hanover Shoe Farms a warm, but comfortable spot for the dogs to run. The trials went off without

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“Anyone who had not seen a Basenji work toward an obedience or rally qualifying score left with a greater appreciation of how hard the handlers and dogs worked together to develop a relationship necessary to succeed.” a hitch thanks to the hard work of the Lure Coursing Committee under the direction of Sid Sher, Audrey Silverstein and Kimberly Brown. Thirty-six dogs coursed in the AKC trial, and 19 ran in the Qualifying Courser (QC) and Junior Courser (JC) tests. The special Best of Breed trophy in memory of MidAtlantic Basenji Club member Pat Cranmer went home to Sweden with an excited Mia Löwbeer and her half-African Pippi, Yulara Okapi.

There were no excusals, and judges Dean Wright and Cindy Van Vliet commented on how well the dogs had behaved. Thirty-three dogs coursed in the ASFA trial. A special trophy donated by Sid & Sue Sher in memory of Ch. Palm Desert’s Valentino, LCM (Rudy) 1998 ASFA Basenji National winner, went home with a happy beginner Sharon Unrau and her veteran Basenji “Vivian,” CH Meisterhaus Visionary, JC

Thursday: Sweepstakes and African Stock Exhibition Thursday was an exciting day for Basenji fanciers as they returned to the Eisenhower ballroom for Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes judged by BCOA President Carrie Jones in the morning and the African Stock Exhibition judged

by Ms. Kimberly Byrd of KISA Kennel in the afternoon. There were 70 entries in the puppy sweeps making for a very tough competition. Ms. Jones patiently worked with all the youngsters, some of whom had just that week turned 6 months old. She received some Basenji kisses from dogs on the table as her reward. Best in puppy sweeps was awarded to typey 6 month old red and white dog Reveille Waltz Me Around shown by Kelly Elyse Wisch.

Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweeps was lovely Bred-by-Exhibitor Jadaka Meisterhaus A Kind of Magic owned by Janice Kahl and Tad Brooks.

Then the veterans came out to play.

Is there anything more uplifting than seeing the dogs that have made the breed what it is today having another moment in the spotlight? At 13.5 years old Ch Nyanga Signet Sweet William, JC, trotted around the ring with owner/ handler Brenda Cassell as if he were still in his heyday. The spectators and the judge appreciated his movement and elegance as he took Best Veteran in Sweepstakes. At 8.5 year old, GCH Taji’s Klassic Beauty, SC, shown by Katie Campbell, lived up to her name as she took her turn around the ring and garnered Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Veteran Sweepstakes.

In the afternoon the African Stock Exhibition (ASE) took place. For over 2 decades the BCOA has been importing native stock from Africa in an effort to expand the breed’s limited gene pool. The first National African Stock Exhibition took place in 1994 the only other time the BCOA National has been held in Pennsylvania. This year’s ASE attracted over 50 entries. Kim Byrd obviously enjoyed herself as she examined the Full, ½ and ¼ Africans brought to her. Best African Puppy went to ¼ African bitch Eldorado N Akuaba Can You Dance, owned by Sheila Lund & Susan Coe & Pamela Geoffroy, while ¼ African puppy dog Starfyre’s Gold’n Nuggett, owned by Denise Searcy and Kathy Grayson, was Best of Opposite Sex Puppy in Exhibition.

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other film and stage appearances.

A special limited engagement starts Tuesday, October 23rd at the Dicapo Opera Theatre. For ticket information contact www. smarttix.com. Or call 212.868.4444.

MEET THE BREEDS is taken from the English DISCOVER DOGS, an independent event held yearly at Earl’s Court in London. In addition to Discover Dogs the Kennel Club also has a presence at the Crufts Dog Show, where each breed is represented with its own stand and those aisles are always filled with the general public eager to see all the different breeds. This year DISCOVER DOGS will be held on November 10th & 11th at Earl’s Court in London. They expect more than 26,000 visitors and over 3,000 dogs over the two-day event. In last week’s issue of DOG NEWS, MARJORIE MARTORELLA took the American Kennel Club to task for its handling of scheduling breed seminars in conflict with other seminars. It brings to mind two questions. Firstly, has the introduction of judge’s education made for better judges and what experience in the breed does the seminar presenter hold?

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MEET THE BREEDS, the hugely successful two-day independent dog and cat extravaganza, is nearing. The two-day event that draws more than 40,000 visitors will be held on October 20 & 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Has your breed club committed to have a presence at the Javits Center event? Thanks to the major financial support of PET PARTNERS, the dog insurance company associated with the American Kennel Club, AKC and the International Cat Association (TICA) the pure bred cat organization work in concert to help educate the public about the various breeds and their care. The more breeds that are presented the more successful the event is, not to mention all the positive press pure bred dogs receive during these two days. I even learned how to properly groom my Persian cat EARTHA KITTEN. It is a great event that should be supported by one and all. For further information contact GINA DINARDO at the American Kennel Club at 212.696.8350 or gml@akc.org. You can also pre order tickets for $15.00 per adult and $10.00 per child at www. meetthebreeds.com. While you are still in a New York state of mind, immediately following the Meet The Breeds weekend, TONY LOBIANCO reprises his role in the one man show about former New York City Major FIORELLO H. LAGUARDIA titled “The Little Flower.” Many of you might remember TONY from his performance in the Academy award winning motion picture The French Connection or his many

Secondly, if judge’s education is so important, why doesn’t the American Kennel Club offer the only breed seminars that count towards one’s judging approval?

After all, they want it as a qualification for judging, so why don’t they run the whole operation? Because while there are some very good breed seminars available, there are others that are just laughable. The recent resignations, retirements and just plan ole quitting at the American Kennel Club could just be a preview of what will happen if a former fired employee gets to run the organization again… there are still some hard feelings in certain circles that just won’t and can’t go away. What’s the old expression, “A leopard never loses its spots…they just get gray”. Very sad to learn that TOMMY O’s sister, SALLY, took her own life Friday after surgery to battle cancer. Our condolences to friends and family during this difficult time. Sympathy also to LINDA CAYTON on loss of her youngest daughter this week. Celebrating wedding anniversaries GEORGJEAN & DON JENSEN, BOBBI & JOE WALTON and MICHELE MOLNAR & JA-

MIE DANBURG. Birthdaying…IRIS LOVE, who in spite of digging in the dirt looking for relics still has beautiful hands, LORENE HOGAN, NORM KENNEY, PETER BAYNES, JERRY WEIRICK, LISA MILLER, NORMAN SMITH, MARY ELLEN CAMPAGNON, DAVID DOANE, LISA BETTIS, ANNE MARIE MOORE, GLEN LAJESKI and ROZ KRAMER.

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American stock, quarter Africans stole the judge’s heart and eye in the Adult competition, also. Best Adult in Exhibition went to bitch Timar’s On The Dark Side, bred by Jean Martin and Best of Opposite Adult in Exhibition went to dog SkyHi’s Secret Formula, bred by Laurie Stargell.

The Veterans had their moment in the sun, also! Eleven and a half year old ¼ African Eldorado’s Ooh La La bred by Pamela Geoffroy and Sheila Lund, showed she still can move effortlessly around the ring taking Best Veteran in Exhibition, and SkyHi Half Moon Bay, owned by Charlotte and Ernie Galicianao, the only ½ African to win, demonstrated that he can still cover ground beautifully picking up Best of Opposite Sex Veteran in Exhibition.

Friday: Dogs and Top 25 Dr. John Reeve-Newson was tasked with finding Winners Dog on Friday from an entry of 87 Basenjis. The ballroom was packed with spectators and competitors alike as the eminent Canadian judge efficiently worked his way through the outstanding entry.

He was cheered on not only by the spectators but also by the crated Basenjis waiting their turn that broke into song several times during the day causing a festive if deafening din. His final pick came down to a choice between two puppies. An outstanding 7 month old red and white puppy shown

by Brad Phifer, Sirobe’s Egotistical Rosewood, took Winners Dog and handsome 8 month old Irie N Klassic Leave a Legacy owned

by Shannon Pratt took Reserve Winners Dog. Friday evening the top Basenjis in the country strutted their stuff at the Top 25 Invitational. Joe Tomey planned an elegant evening for everyone with hors-d’oeuvres and drinks followed by the main event in which fifteen of the top Basenjis were evaluated by three judges, Australian judge Doreen Duffin, Connecticut judge and breeder Olga Evelyn and breeder/owner Laurie Stargell to see who would be named the Top 25 Winner for 2012. The event provided

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a wonderful opportunity for fanciers to see dogs from across the county whom they had only heard of before. The winner, GCH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Tin, “Winston,” owned by Julie and Kathleen Jones and shown

by Julie, was announced at the banquet on Saturday night.

Saturday: Bitches and Banquet On Saturday Dr. Reeve-Newson had an entry of 97 bitches. The ballroom was again filled with spectators and Basenjis who continued to baroo their approval of the proceedings. Dr. ReeveNewson’s pick for Winners Bitch and eventually Best of Winners was open red and white bitch Jasiri-Sukari Just My Style shown

by Eileen Bailey at her first BCOA National. Reserve went to Mary Ellen Chaffin and Katie Campbell’s bred-by-exhibitor (Katie Campbell) bitch Taji’s Alster Ego From Hodari.

Saturday night everyone was able to relax at the annual banquet. Over 170 people attended and most stayed for the auction afterwards. The auction featured items as diverse as an authentic African hunting implement, a set of red, white and blue baskets filled with appropriately colored items and Basenji-themed jewelry among many other treasures. The auction was a huge success and assured the National would come out in the black.

“The ring was filled to the edges when all the competitors were brought in for roll call.

Over 4 hours later, it came down to one.”

Sunday: Juniors and Breed The final day of the National began with Mr. Paul Kubacz judging Junior Showmanship. The juniors were all fine competitors and did not make Mr. Kubacz’s job easy for him. In the end, the youngest Junior, Anna Scherzinger, was awarded Best Junior for handling her bitch Jazz from the moment she stepped in the ring until the second the judge pointed at her –and very much surprised her at that.

The competition everyone was waiting for came next—Best of Breed Competition with its 77 entries. The ring was filled to the edges when all the competitors were brought in for roll call. Over 4 hours later, it came down to one—BOB and also Top Twenty Five Winner GCH Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin Tin, “Winston,” owned by Julie and Kathleen Jones and shown

by Julie. Julie, who had decided at the last moment to make the long trip from California, hugged Winston in a moment of unadulterated joy.

Best of Opposite Sex went to the expertly handled GCH Meisterhaus Happy Hour at Signet, owned by Dr. Thomas Kirstein. The judge also awarded Select Dog and Select Bitch and 10 Awards of Merit to a dozen very deserving dogs. The people who stayed at ringside afterward were treated to an exceptional Stud Dog, Brood Bitch and Brace competition. GCH C-Quest Jokuba’s Zensational, owned by Cindy Russell and shown by Russella Bowen took the Stud Dog first place rosette, Ch Rosewood’s Mystic Illusion owned by Bethany Redo and Brad Phifer took the Brood Bitch first place award and the duet of GCH Tammen’s Sparks Will Fly and CH Tammen’s Whaz Up Pussycat, owned by Laura Gilchrist, won Best Brace.

The Mid-Atlantic Basenji Club was pleased to have hosted its first National in Pennsylvania and will be hosting the 2015 National in the same location after it has rested up from this busy National. The MABC National Committee agrees that the proudest accomplishment of the National was to have had all the companion, performance and conformation judges compliment the competitors on their behavior and sportsmanship. The Basenji Fancy was definitely “Well Met.”

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James River Kennel Club Giant Schnauzer GCh. Kenro’s Witching Hour Judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger Owners Robin Greenslade, Doug Hill, Luke Norton Handler Amy Booth Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club Standard Poodle GCh. Jaset’s Satisfaction Judge Mr. Robert J. Shreve Owners Michele Molnar & Jamie Danburg Handler Ann Rairigh

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