Dog News, August 16, 2013

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Contents 10 Editorial

14 Irving’s Impressions: Key Topics Affecting The Dog Fancy In The UK

By Ronnie Irving

18 Babbling: On The Day!!

By geir Flyckt-Pedersen

22 The Question Of The Week

By Matthew Stander

26 The Lighter Side of Judging: Sweet Pea

By Michael H. Faulkner

30 Veterinary Topics

48 Rare Breeds of the World: Drentse Patrijshond by agnes buchwald

50 Inside the Sport Tying One On With Kubacz And Sutton

By Pat Trotter

52 Off The Leash: Money Talks By shaun coen

56 Ttl, What’s Going On, The Aspca And Shelters... And More By matthew stander

58 August 16, 2013 “So That Others May Live” The Search And Rescue Motto

by connie vanacore

By Sharon pflaumer

34 Bests Of The Week

66 Basenjis Galore At Green River Valley

38 Ten Questions Asked Of Luke Baggenstos

By katie campbell

80 The Gossip Column

BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris

42 Brace Yourself: Are Night Shows The Way Forward?

82 Click - South Bay Kennel Club

By andrew brace

By leslie simis

44 Obedience And Rally Musings

86 Click - The Way We Were

By minta “Mike” williquette

By leslie simis

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We are proud to introduce the new team of Caymus & Andy!

They are just getting started and have already taken the show ring by storm winning seven group firsts and a Reserve Best in Show!

Caymus is the third Rhodesian Ridgeback in history to have won the honor of a Reserve Best in Show.

We appreciate all of the judges who have recognized this young boy and look forward to the great things he has yet to achieve.

Presented by Andy and Amy Linton Owned & Loved by Gordon and Nicole Ballantyne www.CaymusRR.com Bred by Bakari Rhodesian Ridgebacks 6 Dog News

Contributing Editors Sharon Anderson George Bell Andrew Brace Agnes Buchwald Patricia Gail Burnham Shaun Coen Carlotta Cooper Geoff Corish Michael Faulkner Denise Flaim Geir Flyckt - Pedersen Allison Foley Yossi Guy Ronnie Irving Roz Kramer John Mandeville Linda More Desmond J. Murphy M. J. Nelson Sharon Pflaumer John Shoemaker Kim Silva Matthew H. Stander Sari Brewster Tietjen Patricia Trotter Connie Vanacore Carla Viggiano Nick Waters Seymour Weiss Minta (Mike) Williquette Dog News Photographers Chet Jezierski Perry Phillips Kitten Rodwell Leslie Simis DOG NEWS is sent to all AKC approved Conformation Judges with more than one breed every week on a complimentary basis. No part of this publication can be reproduced in any form without written permission from the editor. The opinions expressed by this publication do not necessarily express the opinions of the publisher. The editor reserves the right to edit all copy submitted.

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COMBATING THE ‘POET VET’ SYNDROME A major overall problem for all concerned breeders is the relationship they have with their dogs’ veterinarians as well as the relationship AKC has with the AVMA. It is correctly stated that in all too many instances veterinarians can be less than breeder oriented and/ or breeder helpful. The “poet vet” as explained to these pages is a vet who may have owned a cat or a dog while growing up but was never a breeder nor even breeder friendly.

They then in turn attend a veterinary school that also may not be breeder friendly as well, which of course only compounds the attitude of being breeder unfriendly. Fortunately the Delegate Health Committee of AKC recognized this overall problem several years ago and approached the AKC Board of Directors asking them to establish some kind of relationship between AKC and the Administrative Body of the AVMA. Efforts to coordinate this kind of thinking had its ups and downs--unfortunately more downs than ups although eventually and primarily due to the work of Joe Kinnarney, a leading dog vet and member of administrative Committee of the AVMA, and the perseverance of the Delegate Health Committee combined with AKC/CHF and the AKC Parent Committee, the doors between AKC and AVMA never closed completely.

Maribeth O’Neill (probably one of the most unacknowledged natural resources on the Staff of AKC) was AKC’s instrumental liaison at the summer AVMA meeting where conversations were continued--see Connie Vanacore’s report in her Veterinarian Column. Additionally the OFA and CHF at the AKC Parent Conference invited 28 veterinary schools of which 16 sent at least one representative where a series of topics including the all critical one HOW TO PROTECT PUREBRED BREEDERS AND COMBAT NEGATIVITY were discussed. No doubt this kind of development between the two organizations must be promoted and expanded to its fullest. Hats off to the Board and Alan Kalter and to the Staff and Dennis Sprung for encouraging this kind of program and relationship.

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Editorial AUGUST 16, 2013

FRIENDLY REMINDERS There is a list of so-called friendly reminders from the Events Committee sent out to at least all Delegates of AKC. These reminders are obvious trouble spots for the Event Committee people and some of them are listed herein with or without comments. The first and probably most contentious one affecting the exhibitor has to do with shows which offer pre-paid reserved grooming spots.

One is reminded in a very friendly way of course that if a club offers reserved grooming space they must also offer at NO CHARGE equal space of equal desirability to other exhibitors! Interesting theory but one may ask very respectfully and also in a friendly manner then why offer reserved grooming spaces with which to begin? Candidly at the Reliant World Series of Dog Shows recently held the reserved spaces seemed more prevalent and much closer to the rings than the free areas although that is an anecdotal observation rather than a factual one for sure.

All of this information must be submitted beforehand, presumably by the super, to an AKC representative.

Indeed a whole new industry may have been founded by this policy change as it is the understanding of these pages that certain individuals who specialize in this sort of design are hired by some show supers which costs eventually trickle down to guess who — the exhibitors, of course. Then there is the additional friendly reminder concerning with regard to JUDGING ASSIGNMENT AND CONTRACTS. Talk to virtually any judge who receives multiple assignments and a base underlying complaint is the failure of the show giving club to specify in advance the specific breeds required by a person to adjudicate upon. It is the responsibility of the club to have letters or contracts with judges PRIOR to submitting a judging panel. They should be for specific assignments including Special Attractions!!!! Again and this too is based upon anecdotal stories related to these pages more often than not adjudicators arrive at shows without prior knowledge of what in fact they are to judge. What the penalties for these alleged infringements may be is unknown here, if any exist at all but if there is one area that needs more than a friendly reminder it’s this one. What is needed is a good kick in the behind to those clubs that violate this policy (or Rule) that’s for sure.

OTHER ‘FRIENDLY REMINDERS’ The submission of the names of the Club Membership lists is a verboten topic since so many members no longer live in the same area in which a show’s venue is located.

Whether or not anyone even considers this a problem or not is unknown under today’s methods of approval but as of July 1 this year the Membership lists are to be submitted using the AKC Club Membership Tool available on AKC’s website. If you are lucky enough to be able to

find this form on the AKC website you or your club will not be fined the $50 processing fee now in existence for submitting the list the old way. And finally one of the most obtuse of the friendly reminders revolves round the CONCURRENT SPECIALTY rule which encourages Clubs to use the show super to coordinate ring schedules even if the Super is not superintending the Specialty event itself! Come on now talk about doing something for nothing-let’s be realistic that’s pie in the sky for sure.

THE MILITANT ANIMAL RIGHTS AGENDA The fat-cat salaries of so-called charity officials such as those associated with the North Shore Animal League, HSUS, the ASPCA and PETA need to be exposed. A recent examination of the reports and accounts from 2010 to 2012 of the RSPCA, Guide Dogs and Shelter show a sharp increase in salary pay in the UK while the reports coming out of our own American Shelter and Rescue organizations seem to be equally disturbing and shocking.

The very charities which tug at the heart strings of the public and which people feel to compelled to donate to are alleged to be using their donations in most questionable ways both as to salaries, travel and other entertainment expenses. Certainly it’s time to form an independent commission to look into the actions in at least those areas of the four organizations mentioned above.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Responsible Dog Ownership Day will soon be upon us and what better time to support this concept than right now as shelter sales through adoption promotions both tend to increase puppy mill transportation from the South and Mid-West to the Northeast.

Seemingly these so-called adoption marathons ignore the needs of not only the dogs but the people doing the purchasing as well. And who supports these kinds of events? Why in Warwick, Rhode Island they are held on the premises of Lexus and Infiniti dealers who no doubt have their cars on the market as well. That’s truly what car dealers should be involved with--the sale of dogs under the guise of public concern. That’s a situation worth pondering don’t you think!

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IRVING’s impressions

By Ronnie Irving

KEY TOPICS AFFECTING THE DOG FANCY IN THE UK

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or this week and next time I thought I’d take a look at some of the key topics that have been affecting the dog fancy in the UK over the last six months or so and which have been hitting the headlines in the weekly canine journals. All of these issues are still topical within at least some parts of the UK dog fancy. I will also try to give US readers my own personal take on the range of views on each of these subjects. I am sure that it will be recognised that these views are mostly my own and are not always shared by everyone in the UK!

■ COMPULSORY MICROCHIPPING OF DOGS

It was announced by the Government earlier this year that from 2016 all dogs in England will have to be microchipped.

Scotland and Wales are not covered by the news but Wales has subsequently said it will follow the English example and Scotland is to review its position which up to now has been against the idea. At the time of the announcement there was a huge fanfare of trumpets from some of the dog rescue and animal charities that the microchipping would be free of charge. Subsequently there has been a good deal of silence on the subject both from the Government and from the charities but one of the larger championship dog shows – Richmond – has just announced that it will be organising free microchipping of dogs entered at its show next month.

A few questions still remain about this new law. Firstly noone has yet announced how it will be enforced. Will puppies have to be microchipped before they go to their new owners or will this be left until later? Many breeders, and even some veterinarians, are unhappy with the idea of microchipping eight week old puppies – especially of some of the smaller toy breeds. Secondly no one has made it clear just how the records will be kept by the various organisations such as Petlog (run by TKC), which currently are responsible for reuniting thousands of dogs with their owners every year.

Nor was the cost of this data-keeping included when all of the hype about the whole service being free to dog owners was trumpeted to the public at large. Some of these are key questions and the government has gone silent on them for the moment.

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At about the same time a Committee of Members of Parliament similar to a Congressional Committee in the USA came out with some of its rather extreme views on dog breeding and TKC. They suggested that anyone who breeds more than two litters a year should have to be licensed by their local community; that KC breed standards should be independently reviewed by vets; that no dog should be registered at TKC unless its breeder carries out all health test requirements for the breed first; that the vet checks performed on the fourteen so called ‘high profile’ breed Best of Breed winners at shows should be extended to all other breeds; and that an advisory council of mostly academics set up to consider the welfare aspects of dog breeding should be given an official regulatory role. Happily most of these recommendations have subsequently been rejected by the government. It has made it clear that it does not think that such moves are necessary. This does however just go to show the kind of interfering thinking that some sectors of the public and politicians would like to develop as far as dog showing and dog breeding is concerned. That is all the more reason, in my view, for TKC to continue taking the lead on such issues and for it to be proactive in leading the way for the future of dogs and dog breeders - just as it has been over recent years.

■ PRESSURE GROUPS

Crufts this year was a great deal calmer and more settled than it had been the previous year. The entry of over 20,500 qualified dogs was about 2.5% down on the previous year.

The show attracted a turnout of around 150,000 visitors. As it turned out, unlike in 2012 when six prospective Best of Breed winners were prevented from going into the group ring after the veterinary inspection of the fourteen high profile breeds, this year all of the Best of Breed winners were passed to go forward. Those people who had been so anti the whole concept the previous year said that the whole process had been watered down by TKC as a result of their protests. TKC and those who supported the idea on the other hand argued the opposite. They said that breeders had been much more careful about the dogs that had been entered and that judges had taken on board the various health messages and initiatives to avoid exaggeration.

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By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

On The Day!!

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e have heard it a thousand times: He won on the day… sometimes used as an excuse considered to be a cliché without any real substance! But I suppose we have all seen it- a dog we have never seen before “shines” and stands out in the ring. Most of the time though, it concerns youngsters or puppies who during their initial “launch” look at the new world with wide open eyes and enthusiasm. Then getting used to the new environment, they seem to lose that indefinable “it”!

Many years ago we were showing a team of (English) Cockers at a breed show in Sweden. The judge was our dear friend, the late Marion France. In her own right famous for her Peelers Cockers, but nowadays remembered for her handling of the fabulous English Cocker bitch Ch Bournehouse Starshine- and even more for handling the English Setter Ch Bournehouse Dancing Master to Best in Show at Crufts.

We had put a team of 4 together which we knew were her kind- so had the highest of expectations. And things started fairly well. We won Best Male.

Then into the junior bitch class walks this black bitch. Her first show (?) Looking absolutely stunning. Everything was correct about her including style and movement. We knew immediately that she was gonna be trouble! And so she was.

She won the breed and as this was a show for all spaniels and retrievers- Best in Show!

Sweden is a small country- and we knew we would see her again and againso braced ourselves to play the part of “extras” for some time, as she would be hard to beat.

A few weeks later we saw her again.

What had happened to her I will never understand, she was still in great form, moved and showed well, but what happened to the sparkle, luster and charisma? Gone!

We all were amazed and people seeing her for the first time all asked: How could she possibly have won that show??

Well, if you had not been there and seen her, you would never be able to understand, but ON THE DAY she had been the outstanding winner. Absolutely no doubt. And the judge who had predicted her the rosiest of futures was shocked to hear that she had a tough time getting her champion title!

Her owners of course were terribly disappointed; I don’t think they in any way saw the change in her, so believe they became little paranoid.

But there again: If you live with a dog, see it every day, are you always aware of how they change from day to day??? Not so sure.

Another ON THE DAY experience involved a Terrier.

I was judging the breed at an all breed championship show in southern England. A decent entry of some 50-60 which was average in those days (today I think it is probably 12!!!). All the top winning dogs in place, but then this 10 months puppy enters the ring for the very first time. And he did so with a Bang. He simply blew me away and displayed all the characteristics you could dream of in a dog his age.

He did not win the group on the day, but continued to have a great career win-

ning lots of groups and a few Bests- and of course I was very proud to have “discovered” him!!

Several judges came to me telling the exciting news that they had put up “my” dog in a group – or even Best in Show.

And his success went on. I did not personally see him again until a year after my initial “sighting”- and on a day when he won another group and res Best.

But I was in for a shock, his head had coarsened, his ears stiffened and his front widened. In other words, not at all the dog I “discovered” the previous year. But he kept winning and whenever somebody referred to him as “my” dog, I was simply embarrassed.

Fortunately the “unwritten” code of ethics” in the UK includes the rule that if you have won a Challenge Certificate under a judge, you don’t show the dog to him again.

(With the exception of Crufts- and maybe the major breed show of the year.) Which really pleased me, as I would not have to officially “dump” my find!!!

Then he was exported for what I was told, a very high price!

Good riddance was my only thought!

Then the next chapter: I am judging a show in Europe- and who enters the ring?: “My Find”! Piloted by a handler buzzing with pride and confidence, putting the dog on the table, whispering: “You recognize???” No reply from me.

Well, he had absolutely no competition so won the breed, but just like in the US- if you show high class terriers the breed entries are in many cases very small- so you enter for the group judge. Well, in this case the group judge was “The Discoverer”: Meand I must say that I honestly felt very sorry for the handler of the dog when he did not even get a second look in the group.

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What position if any do you think AKC should take in the growing illegal use of people saying a dog is a service dog when in all too many cases they are not?

David Frei The AKC should begin by lobbying the government agency responsible for ADA enforcement and encourage them to create a system that can provide proper identification and authorization for legitimate service dogs. I know and appreciate the challenges with that, but it can not go on the way that it is.

Separately or additionally, the ADA needs to clarify the rules and principles and issues pertaining to service dogs, and after it does, the AKC can help get that information out.

This would include explaining the difference between service dogs (they have rights of access) and therapy dogs (they do not). Next, the AKC can help the government shut down these bogus websites that offer service dog vests and IDs in exchange for a couple of dog treat box tops and a few bucks. The AKC can help educate the people who work at the airport ticket counters and security checkpoints as to what might be happening.

Let’s emphasize sensitivity for legitimate service dogs and their humans, but let’s weed out the base stealers. The AKC can create an internal campaign discouraging dog show people from scamming their way into airplanes (a felony, by the way) to transport a dog to a dog show. Make everyone aware that this is a crime, that it is immoral and unethical, that it is an act that jeopardizes service dogs and their human partners, and that it does not reflect well on our sport and the people in it at a time that we need all the friends 22 Dog News

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we can get. Let’s talk about what service dogs mean to their people and that jeopardizing their work jeopardizes the safety, health, well-being and daily functionality of their humans. Building awareness about this can create some peer pressure, perhaps, and make someone think twice about getting on that airplane under phony premises.

Next, the AKC should work with the airlines to encourage them to provide realistic fees, services and safety for carrying our dogs. Does it really have to come to this? Do we need to suggest that someone be stationed in the airport with a camera on dog show weekends? Flying your dog as a service dog when it is not a service dog is a disgusting practice.

I know all the reasons that people use to justify it, and I don’t dispute them.

But to have that result in bringing your

dog (or your client’s dog) on an airplane as a service dog can not be tolerated. By the way, I put something on my Facebook page recently about this topic, and had a response that I have never experienced before, both in volume and in stridency. This does not reflect well on the dog show world. The AKC mantra is that we are the dog’s champion, and that “we” includes all of us in the sport and those dogs that we champion include service dogs. And one more thing: please, if you are among those dog show people doing this, do not show up on one of my flights.

Jay Hafford As someone who flies a few times a year my original opinion would have been that I am unfamiliar with this issue. I can perhaps think of one maybe two times in forty years that a service dog has been on my flight. Last year however someone suggested that I had flown Continued on page 97

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TheLighter Side

By Michael H. Faulkner

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n a small rural town, and in some instances, depending upon whom you are talking to in the big city, the Dog Show Judge is a celebrity. Essex County, Virginia’s total population is a little over eleven thousand. Big Michael and I call Center Cross, Virginia our home. The cross roads that Big Michael and I call home, Center Cross, boasts 725 residents. So, next to Chris Brown, the recording artist, dancer, and convicted felon from Tappahannock, VA (eleven miles from Center Cross), I am without doubt a celebrity, because of my unique ability to travel the world, touch dogs, and point my bony finger to a winner. And, if you can document participation in either the Westminster Kennel Club, The National Dog Show, Animal Planet, or the AKC Eukanuba Championship, your celebrity status meter shoots off the chart.

The whole idea baffles me---I spent years transforming the lives of inner-city, “at-risk” youth in our nation’s capital, and I currently lead a team of health care professionals in providing free care to a ten county region. When I am introduced in local social settings, at a fundraiser, at a professional conference, or when I happen to meet an individual for the first time at an airport, a grocery store, a bank, a post office, a garden center, a hardware store, an antique store, or one of my many hangouts as the Executive Director of the Tappahannock Regional Free Health Clinic, I barely, if ever, cause the applause meter to go over twelve percent. However, if they lead with, “This is Michael Faulkner, the Dog Show Judge,” or I lead with, “Hi, my name is Michael Faulkner, I’m a Dog Show Judge,” it invariably leads to WOW! POW! SHAZAM! HOLY COW!---blowing the meter all to hell. Locally, I cannot go anywhere without being asked dog-related questions: where was my last show, where am I traveling next, will you be on television anytime soon, will you look at my dog and tell what breed it is, and will you help me find a good dog? Recently things have gotten so out of hand, I strategically plan my trips to the post office and to the grocery store early in the morning, or late at night, in hopes of not being dragged into a dog-related scenario that I am forced into solving. However, in my role as a local health care professional, I am forced into the public eye, making this delicate dog dance extremely difficult.

Every summer the Free Clinic, along with the Tappahannock Artists Guild, hosts First Friday---Wine on the Water / Art in the Park. The events include wine tasting, craft beer tasting, food, art and music in June, July, August and September.

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BF, worked all day, prior to the 5:00 PM start of the event to make sure everything was perfect. As event coordinator, at 6:35 PM I was greeting and pouring wine for hundreds of attendees, attempting to stay focused on the needs of the consumer. “Hey there, Michael, we would like two glasses of Cabernet and you need to meet my friend Mr. WA,” Dr. CHUCK remarked from behind the long, white linen draped table. Mr. WA a tall, large and imposing figure in his mid to late sixties. I took Mr. WA’s hand, acknowledged the introduction and before I could say a word, it began.

“So, I understand you are an expert in Sporting Breeds,” Mr. WA stated. “I like to think of myself as a perpetual student of the sport of purebred dogs, and yes, I do judge all Sporting breeds,” I recall responding. “Well, Dr. Chuck tells me you are highly regarded and that you know a little something about Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers,” Mr. WA said, immediately peaking my interest. I excused myself from behind the bar area and approached Mr. WA and Dr. Chuck. “So tell me, you have Tollers or are you looking for one?”

“My daughter has one and I have a young female, six months of age. I purchased her on limited registration. She is our lovable pet and I would like to inquire if you would consider evaluating her for us,” Mr. WA asked in a very professional, polite, dignified manner.

I responded, “Sure, I would be happy to give you my opinion. However, be careful what you ask for!” “I think I can handle an honest assessment,” Mr. WA said while handing me his business card. “Give me a ring and if you are available this coming Sunday afternoon, if would be a great time, before we return to Northern Virginia,” Mr. WA shared before he turned and headed to the food table.

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AKC and AVMA Get Together

AVMA Foundation offers a lifetime career achievement award which is sponsored by Several years ago the AKC Delegates’ AKC. This year the award was given to Dr. Health Committee suggested to the Board Kenneth Simpson, Professor of Small Animal of Directors the possibility of establishing Medicine at Cornell University.

This summer the AKC Parent Club a formal relationship between AKC and the Administrative body of the American Committee, together with the AKC Canine Veterinary Medical Association. Although Health Foundation, put together a very some attempt was made by the AKC successful symposium. OFA (Orthopedic Board to open a dialogue with the Foundation for Animals) invited students administration of AVMA, nothing of note from all 28 veterinary colleges to attend. 16 ever came of that initial proposal. In schools were represented, some with more fact, because of AVMA’s position against than one student attending. Eddie Dziuk, cropping and docking, relations were, CEO of OFA hosted events for the students, including a dinner and in effect, at a standstill. daytime sessions, which However, recently steps “This summer included recent veterinary have been taken between the AKC Parent school graduates who have the two governing bodies Club Committee, attended prior symposia to establish a liaison together with the relationship. The AVMA AKC Canine Health and acted as mentors.

Several of the noted forum Board will appoint a Foundation, speakers participated. representative to serve put together a One of the discussion a once-renewable, three very successful topics was “How to year term. The designee symposium.”

Promote Purebred Dogs must be a voting member and Combat Negativity.” of AVMA who is a small animal practitioner. It must be a person One of the goals of the student conference with a broad understanding of AVMA was to establish local ambassadors for policy with an emphasis on small AKC at the schools. Although this has animal medicine. The veterinarian who been tried before, the shifting populations introduced the concept is Dr. Joseph of the student body makes it difficult to Kinnarney, a member of the AVMA maintain a regular presence. Some years Executive Board and a purebred dog ago a program was established at the owner. At AKC, the instrumental liaison schools, under the urging of the Delegate Health Committee and sponsored by one of is Maribeth O’Neill.

AKC brought an information the major dog food companies. Graduating booth to the AVMA annual convention students were presented with a copy of in Chicago this summer at which the latest edition of the AKC Complete Dog Maribeth participated and was able Book. This program lasted for several years, to move the conversation further. The but was discontinued when the sponsorship 30 Dog News

agreement expired. About the same time some of the schools felt that the gift of a book compromised the students. It would be interesting to learn what other, more blatant gifts, have been bestowed on impressionable minds!

Governance Task Force

The AVMA Executive Board has approved recommendations made by its Task Force on Governance and Member Participation committee. The committee’s report is the result of a charge made by the House of Delegates to review and evaluate the AVMA’s governance system. Without going into the details of the report, the basic premise was to design a governance model that “would be more responsive to membership needs, provide better value on investment, serve members and the profession more efficiently and effectively, be nimble enough to meet future governance challenges, and provide volunteer opportunities that are rewarding.”

Not to point out the obvious, but couldn’t the AKC Board find the time within its busy agenda to at least bring up the possibilities of a constitutional review? Couldn’t their time be better spent on addressing the long-term issues facing AKC, rather than spending hours deciding whether judges’ applications should be anonymous? Really, folks! It is time!

Ron Menaker, in his interview for Dog News before he left office as Chairman of the Board of AKC, outlined some interesting proposals to modernize the structure of the organization. Of course, nothing was done by subsequent Boards or the Delegate Committee created to address issues of the future of AKC. It is time! If an organization as hidebound as AVMA can at least start to think about updating for the future, shouldn’t AKC be doing the same?

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What person do you most look forward to seeing at the dog shows?

MY DAD AND STEPMOTHER.

What is your greatest extravagance?

MY TWO AND ONE-HALF YEAR OLD DAUGHTER & HER DESIGNER OUTFITS MY WIFE BUYS HER.

What do you dislike most about your appearance?

I’M OKAY WITH MYSELF - I AM WHAT I AM.

What dog person would you like to see on ‘dancing with the stars’?

BIG ED (THOMASON).

If you were forced to get a tattoo, what would it be?

Questions

MY LATE FRIEND’S INITIALS AND/OR MY FAMILY CREST.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you?

MY WIFE, MY CHILD AND A BOAT TO GET OFF THE ISLAND.

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Luke Baggenstos Born:

When and where are you the happiest?

HOME WITH MY FAMILY.

Other people think I am...?

MEAN AND ANGRY?? I GUESS THEY SAW ME LOSE ONCE.

SEATTLE, WA

Resides:

GRAHAM, WA

Marital Status: HAPPILY MARRIED

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYER - A CATCHER WITH THE MARINERS.

What would be your last request?

I’M NOT READY TO CONTEMPLATE THAT YET.

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by Andrew Brace Photos By Lisa Croft-Elliott

Are Night Shows The Way Forward?

With climate changes, the greenhouse effect or whatever we have seen some very unpredictable weather in the UK and Europe where we have changed from downpours to heatwaves in a matter of days. Certainly some shows have taken place in extraordinary heat which does not make for the most comfortable experience for either dogs or handlers.

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or some years now the Sporting Dog Club in Split, Croatia, has built on the original idea conceived by young Ante Lucin, the well known handler and show organiser, and run four Summer Night Shows. In the wake of another successful Split event more and more people have been asking whether other clubs should follow their example and run night events.

I took an early morning flight on Tuesday morning to where I had agreed to help my good friend Ante by looking after his judges at the Villa Dvor Hotel. This boutique hotel, beautifully situated against a mountainous backdrop overlooking the water on the outskirts of the town of Omis,

Guard of Honour

The show was opened

by Croatian folk dancers in national costume

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Andrew Brace interviewed Petru Muntean in front of a live audience on the Wednesday evening before the shows began on Thursday

was first discovered by Ante three years ago and he has used it ever since. Owned by the Curlin family, father Peter acts as head chef and oversees his sons, aided by wife and various cousins. The ambience at the Villa Dvor is very much home from home and having stayed in many hotels of various levels over the years I can honestly say I have never experienced service of the standard found here in Omis.

Nothing is too much trouble, whether it be a very late breakfast or opening the bar for a few relaxing drinks after judges return from the shows at 4 a.m.! If you want references for the Villa Dvor speak to either Ron Menaker or Frank Sabella as both have stayed there when judging at Split.

Ante met me at the airport and drove me to his grandparents’ home overlooking a nearby

marina where we had a leisurely breakfast in readiness for returning to the airport to collect Arne Foss, the popular Norwegian all rounder who was visiting Croatia for the first time, somewhat ironic in view of his close association with Dalmatians, and this being “Dalmatia”. Arne was of course impressed with the temperature, the clear blue skies, the deep blue water Andrew Brace makes and the breathtaking scenery. a presentation to show organiser Ante When we have previously stayed at Lucin of a memento Villa Dvor the hotel was only reached gratefully signed by all the judges by scaling 176 steps. At great expense Peter has drilled through the rocks so a glass-backed elevator is now reachable through a refreshingly naturally chilled tunnel which must be the coolest place in Croatia.

Throughout Tuesday and Wednesday other judges arrived at the hotel; Petru Muntean and Daniela Radu from Romania, Paul StanContinued on page 64

The Three BIS Winners at the Split Summer Night Shows

Supreme BIS was the Clumber Spaniel who was BOB at Crufts earlier this year

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Musings

Obedience and Rally

By Minta “Mike” Williquette

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am finding out in the past few months there is much more value in training dogs than just the satisfaction of achieving titles and winning ribbons. My husband has been having serious medical problems, and the stress has been intense. I have found that training my dog is probably the best therapy I could do. That half hour to forty-five minutes out in my yard and/or driveway, concentrating on teaching her new exercises and polishing up on what she already knows, helps me to forget everything else on my mind.

Glee is such a happy go lucky little dog, so she lifts my spirits and adjusts my mind set, enabling me to handle whatever comes the rest of the day. I also run hunt tests, so those early morning hours out in the fields training also serve the same purpose. Of course the other benefit of these training sessions is more success in the Obedience and Rally ring.

Obedience lost a top competitor and judge this past week. Joanne Johnson passed away after being in hospice for a short time. Joanne

“Excitement is really building for the AKC Classic Tournament to be held in Orlando in conjunction with the Eukanuba Shows.

This event will be very similar to the Gaines Tournaments of years gone by.”

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had a Sheltie, Hobie, that accumulated the most OTCH points in the history of Obedience. Joanne was a fierce competitor, and compassionate judge. We will miss her.

I am pleasantly surprised on a couple of fronts (no pun intended) that Obedience and Rally entries are increasing in our area (the Southeast). This increase is not only in trials held by Obedience clubs, but also at the all breed shows. The Novice B entry in Greenville, SC was twenty-eight dogs, and the week before in an Atlanta suburb the Open B and Utility B had thirty-five dogs entered.

Rally also had a nice size entry.

I had doubted that clubs would hold Rally only trials now that there is that option, and I am finding I was wrong. Granted the clubs that are planning on these stand alone trials are mostly clubs with their own facilities so their expenses will be lower as they can use local judges. I am seeing much better trained dogs in Rally now that the Excellent level has more difficult stations, and most people are actually training for them, not just making a half effort and taking the ten points for an improperly performed deduction. I am back on my soap box about making missing a station the same penalty, not an NQ. There has been changes in the clubs that combine for two clusters in Greenville, SC. Unfortunately the February cluster will be dropped and during their July shows an AKC Invitational qualifier was held, so next year the qualifier may be held elsewhere as Obedience may not be held all days.

Excitement is really building for the AKC Classic Tournament to be held in Orlando in conjunction with the Eukanuba Shows. This event will be very similar to the Gaines Tournaments of years gone by. Entries open on

August 14 and are on a first come basis. I know many people who have their entry forms filled out already and are just waiting to drop them into the mail. Diane Schultz has set up a Facebook page to keep the Obedience community updated on locations, hotels, and other pertinent information.

The actual event will be held in the building across the property from where the Invitational was held last year, and the host hotel will be the Weston. If you are a Facebook member you can find out the details and the rate information that Diane has posted. All this is exciting to me as I will be judging at the event and am honored to have been invited.

I have to finish with a Glee update. Unfortunately, we were only able to compete at the UKC Premier for one day, but on that day Glee earned a Rally RO1 leg and was fifth out of around one hundred dogs in the class, she also earned her first CD leg. In AKC she finished her Graduate Novice title all with placements. I had never shown in this class, so it completed one of my goals to show in the classes I judge. Now I will have to also show in the Pre classes that started in July.

Glee has also earned two CD legs, placing one day in a large classes. I will have to make a decision as to whether to move her to Graduate Open or Open A. She is entered in Novice three more times to complete her CD. I do like the fact that exhibitors now have the option of transferring (used to be called move up) to any class they are eligible to enter when a title is completed on the same trial weekend.

And yes, we are still doing Rally and going for the RAE. I wasn’t going to pursue the title at this time, but when Glee is getting 100s when I keep my act together, the call of success is too strong.

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ch. cragsmoor good time

owned by victor malzoni, jr. handled by larry cornelius marcelo veras *The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed

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judge mr. jeffrey pepper

judge mr. ronald menaker

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by Agnes Buchwald

Breeds Of The World Drentse Patrijshond – Holland

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fter having talked for so many years about rare breeds it is just natural to go back to some countries where they still live. When doing so, I go over the place again and always discover something new and interesting I had not talked about before, looking for something different and uncommon or somebody unknown or rarely talked about unless in their native home. Going back to Holland I found a breed, and a personality that must to be introduced, because of its own merit; the breed; Drentse Patrijshond, and the personality; Diet Eman* whose saying applies so well to the survival of many rare breeds not only of dogs, but many living specimens of the fauna and the flora as well, here it is; “…but miracles still happen, even if we don’t think they do.”

Drenthe Province is located at the northeastern Netherlands near the German border. The province is particularly famous 48 Dog News

for being one of the greenest provinces in the Netherlands. Since Drenthe has 1,400 kilometers of cycling paths the natural landscape is best explored by bike. This is an agricultural part of the Dutch mainland hidden among green forests, several of them protected as the country’s Natural Parks.

Fifty-two interesting Neolithic stone monuments called “hunnebedden” (“Beds of the Huns”) are spread all over the province, but until today their exact function is not really known. Were these places used as cemeteries, or locales of worship? Some of the objects found during the archaeological excavations indicate that prehistoric people lived there, and that in someway those people were connected with North Africa. The “hunnebed” was restored in 1950, and Drenthe is strongly linked with ‘hunnebedden’, as the province has no less than 54 of these 5000 year old

monuments. The Borger Hunnebed entry has a printing which demonstrates the possibility of how these monuments were built with stones weighing up to 40 tons each.

Holland promotes the popular Dutch Grand Prix circuit of Assen. This peaceful province is only disturbed once a year during the Assen TT, when over 100,000 motorcycle fans come to watch the competition between the world’s best bikers.

Amsterdam, Holland’s capital city, has over fifty museums which are among the most visited tourist attractions. The most popular are The Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, the Houseboat Museum, and Anne Frank House, but there are many more interesting small museums such as the press, film, theatre and photography museums. And yes, there are some exotic and strange museums too, as the Sex, Torture and Erotic museums. In contrast, for kids there is Continued on page 74

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Inside The Sport Tying One On With Kubacz And Sutton

By Pat Trotter

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he Keystone Cluster in Harrisburg, PA over the weekend truly presented unique activities for all-including the rare sight of Peter Kubacz and Jessy Sutton “tying one on.” Now don’t go thinking these two gentlemen made some sort of spectacle of themselves by behaving in the usual sense of that expression.

To the contrary, Jessy and Peter performed a special service by publicly demonstrating how to tie all kinds of ties, including the very complicated bowtie. I personally found this “how to” exercise fascinating, as every time I try to tie a scarf it looks like I’m hanging myself!

The Keystone Cluster’s myriad of activities is the brainchild of Charlie Olvis and Liz Muthard and their teammates in the Penn Ridge Kennel Club along with their colleague Sally Kamm of the Harrisburg Kennel Club. The highlight of the weekend (outside of the actual dog shows!) is the famous Saturday Casino Night with this year’s event concentrating on the Paris/ Las Vegas style theme. Decorations showcased replicas of the Eifel Tower, the Arc d’ Triomphe and the Café de Paree, to name a few. Participants were treated to the sight

of Lisa Miller as Marie Antoinette, Harry Miller as the Executioner, Charlie Olvis as the Pink Panther, and Kurt Willis as the Marquis de Lafayette. Assorted lovely cancan girls and Left Bank ladies of the night were also amongst other delightful costumes and appropriate attire for the evening.

Lest you think the attendees at the Keystone Cluster are “having too much fun” consider that these events have resulted in colossal donations to Take The Lead and the George Ward Scholarship Fund as well as providing user friendly dog shows for all to enjoy. The Casino Night event alone raised $20,000 for the Penn Ridge Kennel Club charities. Free refreshments are available to all-exhibitors and

“It’s important for us as a fancy to recognize the changing face of the dog show as we have known it.”

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spectators alike on a daily basis. Children get entertained by fun events such as balloon art performed by specialists. And professional handlers are delighted to receive the huge cash awards at group and BIS levels. Instrumental to all of this success is the support of Purina, whose booth was busy all day long awarding prizes to class winners.

Purina is also on board in support of Saturday’s pizza party and the Friday luncheon for Juniors that is accompanied by raffle prizes and expensive electronic equipment kids so covet. The cluster is zeroed in on supporting the dog fancy of the future, with the Carolyn Award of $500.00 towards the trip to Westminster. All class winners receive Hershey Park tickets worth $120.00 each; and all juniors receive “vendor bucks” towards any purchases they wish to make.

With the nation’s most famous chocolate city just a few miles away, it’s no surprise that every paid adult spectator ticket and every child gets a ticket to participate in the “wheel of fortune” spin which awards Hershey Park passes to the

winners. Each “wheel of fortune” child participant also receives a Hershey Bar. It seems as though a major part of the Keystone Cluster package is dedicated to the concept that everyone goes home with something!

It’s important for us as a fancy to recognize the changing face of the dog show as we have known it. Dog shows of yesteryear were supported by dedicated breeders whose passionate creativity resulted in large numbers of representatives of their breeding programs appearing at America’s dog shows. Classic dog shows drew thousands of entries and friends gathered in the benching areas to dialogue about their breeds and breeding programs, often sharing lovely lunches together as they reconnected with one another. We looked forward to these gatherings and planned them well in advance. In addition thousands of spectators wandered through these shows discussing breeds and dogs with their breeders at the benches. After all, there was no Google available to answer all your questions, and people actually interacted with others at the dog show.

In today’s world of instant messaging, internet searches and increasing activities aside from dogs as well as dwindling resources to support dogs, dog shows and our sport are taking a hit and feeling the resulting losses. Multi-activity events such as those at the Keystone Cluster truly appeal to

one or two dog families and provide increased entries for clubs willing to do the work to put these events together. Because of this multi-faceted weekend, Saturday’s show featured a very respectable 1775-dog entry.

Some of the nation’s Top Ten vied for the honors at the three shows-two of them Westminster group winners.

The PWD won both bests where he competed with the English-bred Peke winning the first show. The American Foxhound bitch won all three of her groups and two of the reserve BIS honors with the third one going to the Peke, also the winner of all three groups. Groups were strong with judges sometimes running out of ribbons before they ran out of quality dogs.

Understanding that judges don’t al-

ways have the ribbons exhibitors feel entitled to is a large part of understanding the sport. Just because a dog isn’t awarded an honor on a given day should not compel any exhibitor to think the judge doesn’t like the dog.

And dogs are just like people-they are not the same every day!

Such hyperkinetic shows as the Keystone Cluster are fun for seasoned exhibitors as well as families and newcomers. The enthusiasm shown for the “chuck a duck” event where cash prizes are awarded to the thrower of the duck which lands closest to the target is amazing. Each of 100 rubber ducks sells for $5.00 (or whatever else the thrower wants to donate) with the winner getting half of the proceeds and Take The Lead receiving the other half. As chief ring steward Priscilla Gabosch laughingly explained, one can use a substitute pitcher if one’s arm is gone, and last year her relief pitcher won the contest. (Yes, Priscilla split her half of the prize with her pitcher).

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“One of the pluses of dog shows of my youth were “conditional entries” where one could enter a dog with the condition that the superintendent would only take that particular entry if there was to be a major at the show.”

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he American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department rightly suggests that the current ‘down time’ on most states’ legislative calendars presents a good opportunity to address representatives and thank them for taking a prodog owning and breeding stance where such appreciation is warranted. It’s also a good time for dog owners to reach out and introduce themselves to local elected officials and respectfully ask that they consider the rights of responsible owners and breeders in their jurisdictions, and to enlighten those who may have fallen prey to animals rightists’ agendas and public relations schemes with the truth about purebred dogs and dog shows.

One of the greatest tools the AKC has provided for its constituents to do just that was contained as part of its Taking Command publication released last month. Titled “The Economic Benefits of AKC Dog Shows” it provided the results of a study undertaken by the AKC in which questionnaires were sent to exhibitors who participated in multi-day AKC conformation shows held in different regions of the United States in 2012.

Questions included how far exhibitors traveled, how long they stayed, and how much they spent on lodging, gasoline/ fuel, meals, products and goods and services while in the host community.

The results should have every elected official clamoring to host dog shows in their communities.

It was estimated that each exhibitor spent on average $512 per show weekend. As expected, those who traveled the greatest distance spent the most money, with exhibitors traveling more than 100 miles spending an average of $622. The estimated exhibitor spending at a 2 to 4 day weekend of AKC shows for 750 exhibitors was $384,000; for 1,500 exhibitors it was $768,000 and for 3,000 exhibitors the number was $1,536,000.

Money Talks

ByShaun Coen

What community or locale couldn’t use that kind of economic infusion? Many municipalities and communities are in dire need of an annual $1.5 injection into the local economy and as most host communities can attest, responsible dog fanciers and show-goers make welcome guests.

In addition to exhibitor expenditures, communities stand to benefit from local spending by the event-giving AKC clubs as well. From facility rental fees to equipment, chairs, tables, security, EMT and veterinary costs, local vendors and concessions, trophies, flowers, advertising, catering, and providing transportation, lodging and meals for judges and other show officials, there is a lot of money to be made and a lot of people to employ to pull off a successful dog show or cluster of shows.

Further bucking the national trend, as attendance and spending at sporting events such as Major League Baseball has been down while the nation has slogged through a prolonged recession and less than stellar recovery, spending by exhibitors at AKC dog shows has actually increased by 60% over the past eight years.

This increase is consistent with the amount of money Americans are spending on pets. Despite the economic downturn,

“In addition to exhibitor expenditures, communities stand to benefit from local spending by the event-giving AKC clubs as well.”

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Americans are spending more money than ever when it comes to their dogs and other pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet owners will spend over $55.5 billion on their pets this year, on everything from food, medicine and supplies, vet care, grooming and boarding.

Included in this estimate is $2.31 billion that will go towards the purchases of live animals. Eight years ago, pet owners spent $36.3 million on their pets, so in eight years there has been an increase in spending on pets of approximately 41%.

Based on these figures, one could make the assumption that dog owners are outspending other pet owners. Money talks.

Clubs, members and fanciers may want to mention these findings when discussing the values of purebred dogs and dog shows to their elected officials, who most certainly will listen to the universal language of money.

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hile many legislative sessions are on a summer hiatus, not all is silent on the canine legislative front. The Ohio Department of Agriculture will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 29 to accept testimony on the proposed new administrative rules that relate to the regulation and licensing of high-volume commercial dog breeders. Back in March, a new law was enacted in Ohio that defines “high-volume commercial dog breeders” as anyone who both produces nine litters of puppies and sells 60 dogs or puppies in a calendar year. Those who coordinate rescue efforts in the state of Ohio must also submit a registration form, although they will not have to comply with the proposed regulations for high-volume breeders. Rules to be considered include those associated with definitions and general considerations, housing, socialization, food and water, health, transportation, record keeping and identification, licensing, inspections and civil penalties. Anyone affected by the rules can appear and speak at the hearing or they can mail comments before the deadline to the Ohio Dept. of Agriculture in care of the Legal Section at 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 or fax 614 995-4585.

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ake the Lead will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in September and DOG NEWS will celebrate it in our September 6th issue of the magazine. Take the Lead has succeeded so tremendously in so many different aspects of our sport that it is difficult really to delineate each area of success. However I must observe that the founders and subsequent leaders of the organization since its inception have most wisely been willing to change the organization to meet the needs of the time. The motivation for starting this charitable organization may very well have been the dreadful AIDS epidemic of the late ‘80’s and early ‘90’s which hit our dog show participating community as hard as any in the country but as times passed and needs were re-directed all the leaders of TTL were more than willing to shift priorities as far as they could legally and to encompass all members of our community and not just a limited few. To my way of thinking this has been the most progressive attitude of most any dog related organization which viability is the foundation for its continued and deserved acceptance and support. Which is one reason I find it so hard to understand why the organization can not expand its province to include cases of dog people who have lost homes, etc. but have not been personally injured. Just think of how great it would be to expand TTL’s role into that area. Legally of course it may be prohibited by Charter or financially unable to do this at all. But in the meanwhile I urge not only your continued support of this organization and trust you will join with all of us at DOG NEWS into turning the September 9th issue of DOG NEWS into the most relevant and dog oriented issue ever to be published.

I will share with you some non-specific rumors I hear which are happening at AKC. Is it possible a surprise candidate will emerge to run for the Board?

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By Sharon Pflaumer • photos by © Kimberly Thorp

Most people have seen news stories on television about Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs that search for survivors of earthquakes and other natural or manmade disasters. But few are aware of the role these dogs play in criminal investigations by locating human remains or forensic evidence.

Kim Thorp and Cooper unloading from helicopter training.

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During the 2012 American Rescue Dog Association® (ARDA®) Annual Training Conference, SAR dogs were exposed to helicopter rides. Search and Rescue Dogs of IL (SARDI) is an ARDA member unit. Other ARDA member units are based in WI, PA, MD and VA.

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ur SAR dog unit worked ten human remains cases so far this year at the request of law enforcement. For example, we were called out on a case back in May that involved five different searches where we looked for human remains. We were told it would be a recovery effort rather than a rescue because it was part of an ongoing homicide investigation,” Kim Thorp says.

Thorp is the Director of Training and President of the Search and Rescue Dogs of Illinois Unit (SARDI), a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1998. She and her SAR dog Cooper, a 3-year-old German Shepherd Dog, have been a SAR dog and handler team since September 2011. Thorp, who is a Chicago Police Officer by profession, has been handling and training dogs since she was 10-years-old.

“For that particular case, our dogs searched a couple of areas that law enforcement authorities thought were of interest,” she says.

“Our job was to go in and clear each one—To say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ the body is or isn’t here. While that particular SAR dog Lakota during a case was a search for human demonstration at a public remains, we also do searches for relations event. Lakota and his handler, Rebecca Meyers, are evidence.” certified in live search.

Available 24/7 SAR dog and handler teams are deployed on “call outs” or searches by local and state police departments, and federal emergency management services. At these agencies request, they assist in the location of missing persons in the wilderness; disaster search and rescue and recovery efforts; water recovery of drowning victims; and, as already stated, human remains detection and the collection of forensic evidence. Like all SAR dog and handler teams, the five who volunteer for SARDI make themselves available to do these searches 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Extensive training requirements must be met before a dog and handler can be certified as a SAR team. For example, the handler must learn about and be certified in navigation, human and canine first aid, CPR, map reading, compass use, radio communication, etc. In order for the dog to be certified, it must be trained to search for the scent of either live or human remains. It then must be trained to communicate to the handler when and where it located them.

SAR dog candidates have characteristics that give them natural aptitude for performing these tasks. These include intelligence; trainability; excellent air scenting ability; strong prey, pack and play drives; plus, physical endurance.

Although the discipline was dominated by German Shepherd Dogs in the past, members of several other breeds now number among SAR dog ranks: Labrador Retrievers; Golden Retrievers, Border Collies; Belgian Malinois; Belgian Tervurens; Australian Shepherds, and Standard Poodles.

How they do it When searching for living or deceased persons, SAR dogs find them in one of two ways: by tracking or air scenting.

“Tracking dogs begin searching at the point where a particular person was last seen or that person’s last known location,” Thorp says. “They sniff an article with that person’s odor on it, then, track or follow the scent trail that that person left behind. These dogs follow the trail with their nose to ground. A Bloodhound trailing an escaped convict is an example of a tracking dog at work.

“Rather than tracking or following the scent of one particular person, air scenting dogs are used to search entire areas. They work with their nose in the air and thus can pick up scent anywhere in an area they are searching. Unlike tracking dogs, they don’t necessarily begin a search at a point where a particular person was last seen nor do they need to sniff an article with that person’s odor on it.

Instead, air scenting dogs pick up scent carried by air currents, then, seek out its source of origin or the area of its greatest concentration. A German Shepherd Dog searching a section of a forest for forensic evidence is an example of an air-scenting dog at work.”

Air scenting is sometimes faster than tracking. It’s especially useful in areas that are overly contaminated with human scent, i.e., in

Jane Adair and her SAR dog Odin during a training exercise that simulates a search for evidence.

The team is certified in live search and human remains detection.

Kim Thorp and her SAR dog Cooper during a training search for evidence in WI. The SAR dog and handler team is certified in human remains detection.

Jane Adair’s SAR dog Odin demonstrates that he will go anywhere to find the source of the odor. The team is certified in live search and human remains detection.

places where a lot of people have walked around so the scent of multiple people is present.

“An air-scenting dog is brought to an area of interest, given the ‘find’ command and then turned loose,” Thorp says. “When searching for scent, typically, it moves back and forth in a grid like pattern in front of the handler. While doing this, the dog will come across rafts or bits of odor in the air. It’s like when you go for a walk and momentarily smell chicken frying. After a dog picks up these bits of odor, he begins searching for the odor’s source.

“I can always tell when Cooper picks up a scent. Typically, his pace quickens and his sniffing deepens. Then, as he gets closer to the source of the odor, his pace slows and he concentrates more intently. His entire body carriage also changes. Cooper’s trained final response is to lie down as close as possible to the source of the odor as he can get.”

Everything gives off an odor In the case of a SAR dog tracking the scent of a live person, the dog actually smells the odor of the billions of microscopically-sized skin particles shed continuously by humans.

“It’s kind of like the Pigpen character in the Peanuts® comic strip,” Thorp says. “A cloud of dirt and muck always followed him around.”

Everything—not just people--gives off an odor however. The movement or disbursement of that odor is carried away from its source by air currents in the shape of what’s called a scent cone.

“If you exhale a puff of air for example, its scent is most concentrated at its source— your mouth,” Thorp says. “As the scent molecules are dispersed by air currents, they fan out or are spread over a wider and wider area. Factors affecting the disbursement of an odor include heat, wind, moisture and any trees or foliage blocking air currents.”

When a SAR dog detects a scent cone, it follows the dispersed odor to its area of greatest concentration.

“You can actually see a SAR dog work a scent cone. The dog moves back and forth in a grid like pattern that gets smaller and smaller as the dog gets closer and closer to the source of the odor,” Thorp says.

Cadaver detection Although all SAR dogs will alert to them, only cadaver and water search dogs are specifically trained to detect the odor of human remains.

“Within minutes of a human dying, bacteria begin to break down the cells within the body,” Thorp says. “The gasses released by the bacteria are the odor of human decomposition. That’s what cadaver and Continued on page 93

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IRVING’s impressions Continued FROM page 14

They claimed that judges had acted more responsibly than they had in previous years. In the months of the second half of last year and during most of this year the whole procedure has settled down and has become routine. The vast majority of prospective Best of Breed winners have passed successfully. The issue is still in the sights of the pressure group organisation set up to counter the concept and to deal with a number of other perceived injustices and errors made

by TKC in running the fancy in the UK. Entitled the ‘Canine Alliance’, it is still in existence and claims a membership of over 1,400. It is still issuing its views on a range of topics and is given a good deal of support by at least one of the canine journals. It is however obviously finding it difficult to keep up the pressure on TKC in the way that it would want. It gained nearly a thousand members in the first few weeks of its existence in 2012, and had hundreds of its membership present at its inaugural meeting in March last year. That turnout apparently reduced to about 100 members present at a meeting it held in November last year and then fell further to around 50 at its most recent meeting in July.

In addition another pressure group entitled The Dog Union was set up subsequently to deal with TKC on a number of key issues. That would seem to be diluting the interest in the original ‘Canine Alliance’, especially for many of those people who are not devotees of the fourteen high profile breeds.

■ FCI JUDGES AND ALL ROUNDERS

TKC announced some time ago that certain FCI judges would no longer be required to complete judging questionnaires before being allowed to judge in the UK but instead would be automatically approved for CCs. This was followed by a huge outcry in some quarters especially among the UK breed clubs many of whom have over the years guarded the position of specialist judges in the UK. Here around 80% of judges are approved to adjudicate at championship/points show level in one breed and one breed only! These changes along with some relaxation of the qualification rules for UK-based multi breed judges were seen as indicating a movement by TKC General Committee towards giving more recognition to the skill of multi breed judges. It was also thought to be a move away from the principle that those who have the approval of breed clubs should be the judges who advance fastest. Some dog people, certainly aspiring judges and those show organisers who found some breed club judging lists far too restrictive, heaved a sigh of relief. They claimed that because of TKC’s reluctance to allow judges to progress quickly to 60 Dog News

the awarding of CCs, British judges are now used overseas much less often than they used to be. They argued that certain breed clubs had been far too restrictive in permitting multi breed judges to progress to CC level. Breed purists on the other hand took another view. They said that just because someone is a good judge of one breed, that does not necessarily mean that they are automatically a good judge of another. They also claimed that these moves favoured all round judges against specialists and were going to make it more and more difficult for newer and younger specialist judges to find judging assignments. Subsequently it transpired that the group of TKC’s General Committee Members which had originally been looking at this issue and negotiating with the FCI had been enlarged and that the matter of automatic approval was being progressed by a working party which was required to study all of the implications of the proposed changes. We have not yet heard what conclusions, if any, this working party has reached. The debate on the merits and demerits of all-round versus specialist judges will no doubt continue for many a year to come.

■ GRADING AT DOG SHOWS

Another key controversial issue raised during this year was the view from some people that FCI-style grading should be introduced in the UK. The headline of an article in TKC’s Kennel Gazette on the issue asked: “Would a grading system for judges to use be a good thing?” On this topic I must make it absolutely clear that I am totally opposed to the concept and my comments are bound to be biased. The Gazette article said: “The British system of judging requires a judge to place up to five exhibits in order of merit based on their knowledge of the breed standards and an assessment of the health, merits and faults and also of the performance of the exhibit on the day.” So far so good but the article then went on to say that grading could be used to develop a means of health assessing dogs at shows and provide statistical data on health progress being made by show dogs. While this might possibly be the case there are many other ways already in existence to deal with those. My own view has always been that grading would be likely to

reduce dramatically the size of British dog shows. British exhibitors – and I’m sure also exhibitors in the USA – would very soon take it badly if they were told week in and week out that their dogs were deficient in certain respects not necessarily in health factors, and would soon disappear from the fancy never to be seen again. It is far better, in my view, to leave them to work that out for themselves over a longer period of time.

Sooner or later they will recognise it for themselves if their dog is not in the top league - simply as a result of it not winning top awards. That way there is just a chance that they will remain in the fancy long enough to become hooked by the idea of breeding and competing with better dogs. No doubt my attitude to these things will be seen as that of a dinosaur - but so be it. Meantime it is interesting to note that updates on this issue have not featured in any KC announcements and so hopefully it has been kicked into the long grass.

■ NEXT TIME

Next time I hope to discuss a number of other key UK issues which are also currently topical here including: the future of coat testing of dogs at shows for ‘illegal’ substances; extending the number of all breed shows and points availability across the board; the reasons for falling show entries; and the various controversies surrounding some of the canine rescue and animal welfare charities here in the UK. But before closing I would just like to make an aside for the benefit of the various people based in the UK who appear to be readers of this column. A few weeks ago I commented in jest, in my weekly column in the UK dog paper OUR DOGS, that what I write in Dog News is meant for American consumption only and is not written for British eyes.

Some people took me seriously and I was mocked for saying such a thing in the present-day world of instant communications. Would British readers please note that this was simply a meant as a joke?! I may be a bit of a dinosaur on some issues but I am not quite that stupid. Please feel free to read anything I say anywhere in the world! As they say: “It’s all grist to the mill!”

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ton from Sweden, Dubravka Reicher who had only to travel from Zagreb in Croatia, Gabriela Ridarcikova from Slovakia, Manuel Loureiro Borges from Portugal, Claudio di Giuliana from Italy, Tatjana Urek from Slovenia, Jochen Eberhardt from Germany and Gerard Jipping from the Netherlands, recently appointed Vice President of FCI. Emil Mikasovic and Nikša Lemo were the other Croatian judges but they were travelling from home, Nikša having the pleasure of having Diego and Evelyn Garcia as his houseguests and Diego was as a result invited to judge the Supreme Best Junior Handler at the Summer Night Shows; his prowess as a handler is of course well known. Russian Revaz Khomasuridze should have been on the panel but unfortunately due to visa problems he was unable to travel. Thankfully the knowledgeable Frenchman, Jean Jacques Dupas, was already planning to travel to Split with some of his friends who were exhibiting and – like so many – making a holiday of it, and he kindly accepted Ante’s last minute invitation to take over Revaz’s assignment but he preferred to stay with his friends in the accommodation they had booked.

Guy Jeavons was the furthest travelled judge, coming all the way from Canada, and ironically was the last to arrive, coming in on Thursday morning – the first day of the shows – and he also left early on Tuesday as he was arriving home, repacking and heading off for Mexico.

Also staying at the hotel were official photographer Lisa Croft-Elliott and Carrie RussellSmith, Kerry Rushby and James Cairns and the ubiquitous Ping Ping Panda, my personal retail advisor from Bangkok, whose enthusiasm for pedigree dogs and dog shows knows no bounds.

This year Ante and his team had some

The practice ground of the local football team, complete with builtin lights, served as show grounds

pretty major problems to deal with in the run up to the show. Literally a week before the show the local authority had discovered that immediately adjacent to the original show venue an opera company was conducting some rehearsals in the open air when the shows would be taking place and obviously that was a situation that was far from ideal.

Consequently the mayor of Split offered Ante an alternative venue, the practice ground for the local football team, which offered a huge level field with beautifully mown grass, at no extra expense, and it proved a big hit with exhibitors and judges alike, especially as it came with built-in house lights.

The Split Four Summer Night Shows at-

Show organiser Ante Lucin gets everyone into the mood in the big ring in Split

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tract lots of exhibitors and handlers from many countries who combine four all-breed dog shows (two International and two National) with a holiday in this stunning resort. During “Split week” accommodation is at a premium, especially properties that accept dogs and much of the hard work in locating suitable digs for the doggy crowd falls on the shoulders of Gordana Lešić who is a very keen Cavalier enthusiast. Thankfully most of the exhibitors were able to find suitable villas or apartments, many of them right on the beach, so the dogs could relax in the cool of the air conditioning during the day as their owners and handlers sun-worshipped, going off to the shows where judging starts at 8 p.m.

On Wednesday evening at the showground I had agreed to interview Petru Muntean, who this year had the honour of judging Supreme Best in Show, in front of a live audience and this was filmed. During the interview it was fascinating to hear about the life who grew up under Ceaşescu’s regime. Petru also talked us through the history of the Romanian Kennel Club and his country’s national breeds. He also spoke very frankly about his judging of Best in Show at the FCI European Show which was held in Bucharest last year, all of which kept the audience’s attention.

The official opening ceremony on Thursday night involved the mayor of Split and tourist board officials, all of whom were keen to welcome everyone involved with the dog show. Ante introduced all the judges who were presented with highly individual clocks which featured an outline of their favourite breed, made of wood

and very individually decorated. These were very much appreciated. We were also treated to some native dancing by a team of young people in national costume.

Promptly judging began with fifteen rings in use right up until the finals. Each day there was an ambitious big ring programme and on Thursday it began with a demonstration by some very lithe belly dancers and gymnasts and some other modern dancers who were joined by those of us who didn’t mind making fools of ourselves in the big ring!

Each night there were the ten FCI groups proper along with the two age group finals of each day’s hugely supported Junior Handling classes – the talent in the young handlers who come to Split each year never ceases to amaze me. There was also each day the competitions for Best Baby, Best Puppy, Best Couple, Best Breeders Group, Best Veteran, Best Couple, Best Hunting Dog from the Working classes, Junior Best in Show, Best of the Croatian Breeds and then Best in Show.

Due to the location, the weather and the friendly attitude of the show management a relaxed holiday atmosphere permeates the Summer Night Shows at which Ante Lucin’s voice can be heard regularly on the microphone, delivering various announcements, usually with great humour.

Ante is also a unique MC in the big ring.

The caterers run a bar and always serve special Summer Night cocktails which are very popular and these come as a welcome treat to the judges to whom they are served just before BIS. On the first night BIS was judged by Nikşa Lemo whose choice was the black American Cocker Spaniel male, PBJ’s Back in Black, the same dog who won BOB un-

Guided Tour of Split

der the USA’s Ed Bivin at the World Show in Hungary earlier in the year.

Friday saw Jean Jacques Dupas judging Best and he pointed to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen male, Soletrader Bjorn Borg, born in the UK and just days after Split he was back home and winning the CC at Paignton.

Whilst the judges had been free to relax on previous days on Saturday they had a guided tour of Split which centred around Diocletian’s Palace that was built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD. After the Romans abandoned the site, the Palace remained empty for several centuries. In the 7th century nearby residents fled to the walled palace to escape invading barbarians. Since then the palace has been occupied, with residents making their homes and businesses within the palace basement and directly in its walls. Today many restaurants and shops, and some homes, can still be found within the walls and this always makes for a very interesting day.

The third day saw another Spaniel taking the top award when Guy Jeavons awarded BIS to the Clumber male, Big Boom’s Bandito Dex, who many will remember winning BOB at Crufts this year and passing the vet check that his dam infamously failed the previous year having won BOB

Diego Garcia with his winning Junior Handler

under Ferelith Somerfield no less.

Judging BIS on the last day was Paul Stanton, British by birth but who has blossomed as a breeder and judge in his adopted homeland of Sweden. He was in a rather invidious position as subconsciously when there have been three different BIS winners and a Supreme BIS has to be awarded later it may be tempting to look for a fourth so that the Supreme BIS judge has a full quarter. However when Paul was faced with his ten group winners, he found nothing that pleased him more than the American who had won on Thursday.

Thus Petru Muntean had just three dogs to judge when he was escorted into the ring by the traditional escort of Roman soldiers and all the accompanying pomp that is associated with the last night of Split. His choice was the Clumber, a popular win as Lana Levai is Croatian so he had many local supporters.

So in the early hours of Monday morning the club members set about cleaning up the football ground as the various traders and exhibitors removed their tents. They must have done a jolly good job as Ante heard from the mayor just days after that the local authority was delighted with the way the dog show had contributed to Split’s profile and were happy to find the ground in such good condition afterwards.

The Split experience does not end there however. The judges and friends are treated to a boat trip to the island of Brac. When the boat is moored up they are free to swim off one of the luscious beaches are just peoplewatch over an Expresso in one of the watercroft cafes. After several hours we returned to the boat where Captain Branko had been busy barbecuing some local fish and a memorable lunch was served aboard.

Taking judges’ hospitality to the highest level on Monday night dinner was served on a long table placed on a natural coral jetty that runs into the sea from the beach of one of the local waterfront restaurants. There can be no better way to relax than enjoying excellent food and wine, the best company, in candlelight with the background sound of the waves. It is not surprising that judges leave Split with a heavy heart, yet they all go home with wonderful memories of a unique event that is a credit to Ante Lucin, Zoran Dadic, President of the host Sporting Dogs Club, and their entire team.

It will be interesting to see if others follow their example. l

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Basenjis Galore at Basenji Club of

America National Specialty

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lmost any national specialty has challenges when hosted on either coast, with the west coast even a bit tougher than the east coast. Push it into the Pacific Northwest with added driving hours, fewer direct flights available and/or connections for many members of the Fancy, and a club can almost count on a smaller entry. The BCOA national had not been hosted in Washington state since 1986, yet we have the highest point schedule here in AKC Division 8. So local fanciers and members of the national club decided to submit a bid to host BCOA 2013, which was very warmly received.

Our parent club national specialty timeline is set up for commitment three years in advance. This allows for comfortable and responsible planning of the event as well as for potential attendees. With so many different ways that people get their information these days (print mail, magazines, websites, text message, e-mail chat lists, Facebook, etc), it was challenging to get The Word Out to everyone in the possible Basenji Fancy about various plans for the National and upcoming deadlines. Surprisingly (or perhaps not!), it was just as hard to keep our committee of over 40 people in 4 different states informed all the time! We were biting our nails as entries closed, but we were pleasantly surprised: For the total event we drew 223 unique dogs for a total entry of 339, and the entire event flowed seamlessly through execution with responsible accountability and enthusiastic participation. Every national specialty committee is charged to find the balance between fiscal accountability and splurging on the extras that make the event truly special. We’d like to share with you some unique components of BCOA 2013 that we feel helped us strike that balance: Our site location was the brilliant setting of Argus Ranch for Dogs, which is where we have been hosting our regional specialty for many years. We found great comfort in the deep familiarity of this site so that we could address any shortcomings head-on and prepare accordingly. Argus is a privately-owned facility in Auburn, WA,

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information and historical information about the dogs’ origins. The gallery finds this particularly helpful as the purpose of this event is to showcase our unique native imports and how they are being incorporated into the domestic gene pool. This year’s event was hosted by the Willamette Valley Basenji Club, who spared no attention to detail – the ring was decorated with African shields featuring the names of imports from the 1987-88 group.

Long-time breeder Donna Lubbe clearly enjoyed her assignment, selecting for Best Puppy half-African bitch FoPaws Lukuro Genie Graffalo, owners Lori O’Brien, Therese Leimback, and Dr. Jo Thompson. Best Adult was UKC/AKC Ch Sinbaje’s That’s Wavy Gravy CDX SC AX MXJ RE, owned by Linda Siekert.

(Ed. Note: For complete coverage of the African Stock Exhibition, see Ranny Green’s article in the Aug. 9 issue of Dog News).

The BCOA National Specialty Obedience Trial was held on Sunday Morning July 14, judged by Mary Jane Shervias. The Basenjis all performed quite well in the challenging environment (dirt floor!), with particularly inspiring work in Utility from Linda Siekert’s girls “Feigh” and “V”, and in Sub Novice Judy Lange with 14 year old “Griffey”. Many less experienced obedience handlers were renewed in their interest to work with their Basenjis on these advanced skills!

High Scoring Basenji in the Regular Classes from the Utility A Class with a score of 187.5/200 was “Feigh,” also known as: FC MACH Eldorado’s Y’s African Sinbaje CDX SC RE FC GRC, owner / handler Linda Siekert.

The BCOA Rally trial followed the obedience trial, also officiated

by Mary Jane Shervias. The Rally ring was a little colder and wetter than the Obedience side of the arena, with not entirely unexpected effects! However, despite the challenges, there were many qualifiers and 3 new titlists with High Combined Score from Rally Advanced B and Excellent B going to Ch Sinbaje’s That’s Wavy Gravy CDX SC RE AX MXJ OAP OJP with breeder / owner / handler Linda Siekert.

Our Sweepstakes judge, Andrew Sawler of Kivu Basenjis in Massachusetts, had fervently looked

forward to this Northwest assignment and his enthusiasm was positively contagious to all in his ring: Exhibitors, puppies and veterans alike. Mr. Sawler drew an entry of 26 veterans and 48 puppies. From that his top winners were: Best Puppy in Sweeps: Eldorado N Akuaba Dream Lover, owned by Daniel & Donna DeFlorio and handled by his co-owner, Kyle Cabral.

Best Veteran in Sweeps: “Joe” GCh Platinum’s Fear is Not a Factor RN JC - breeder/owner/handled by Mary K. Quinnett.

Judge Carol Mount was well received as our agility judge, and so we think we’ll see her back in the Pacific Northwest very soon!

Our High Scoring Basenji in Standard was “Clay” - Sinbaje’s Perfect Contender CD, RA, JC, AX, MXJ and High Scoring Basenji in Jumpers with Weaves was our All-Around Basenji Versatility winner, “Feigh,” both with owner-handler Linda Siekert.

Judy Webb began her assignment on July 15th, with the conformation dog classes. From the 45 dogs exhibited that day, the judge awarded Winners Dog from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class to Arubmec’s Take a Chance on Me, Breeder / Owner / Handled by Pat Cembura, for co-owner Kelly Collins.

Class bitches were judged the following day. Winners Bitch was from the Puppy Bitches 6-9 Red & White class, namely: Jasiri-Sukari High Win Warning, breeder-owner-handled by Julie & Kathy Jones. Reserve Winners Bitch from the Open Red and White class: ‘Tis-A Signet Kiss Me Once, owned by Julia and Siena Alpert and handled by co-breeder Ciara Cassell was awarded a 3 point major with 50 bitches competing thus spot-on the requisite count with the new “Major Reserve” now available.

Our community firmly believes that our Juniors are the promise for tomorrow and the future of our sport.

We were delighted to have so many new and budding young handlers amongst us and in competition this year. Best Junior Handler was new to the AKC stage, but has clearly been practicing her craft in her native homeland of Canada. We all took delight in the skill and grace of Novice Senior, Aislyn Verzyl with Orro’s Heart N Soul.

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ur final day of competition climaxed with the Best of Breed competition. Judge Judy Webb awarded Best of Breed to GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin, breeder / owner / handler Julie Jones Best of Winners / Best BBE (WD) Arubmec’s Take a Chance on Me, breeder / owner / handler Pat Cembura.

Best of Opposite Sex: Ch Proudlaan Dream Mia Dream Breeder / Owner / Handler Laura Pond Select Dog: GCh DC Atarasi’s D’Lucks Edition SC Owner / Handler Natalie Scherwin Select Bitch: GCh Zindinka’s Got Moxy Breeder / Owner / Handler Cecily Rappe’ Awards of Merit (Catalog Order): (Veteran Bitch 13+) Ch Atarasi Taji Berimo Dotcom SC Breeder / Owner / Handler Jordan Reed GCh DC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent MC GRC VB ORC SOR Owner / Handler Sarah Smith-Falkner GCh DC N’Focus Santa Baby MC GRC CGC LCMII VB Handler Michael Work Ch Akuaba N Eldorado Bungle in the Jungle Breeder / Owner / Handler Pam Geoffroy GCh. Akuaba N Eldorado Betcha by Golly Wow! Breeder / Owner / Handler Susan Coe GCh DC Southhouse Jumoke Ltle Big Man Malawi SC Owner / Handler Lisa Saban Ch. Prize-DP Just for You SC Breeder / Owner / Handler Theresa Cuzzetto GCh Sirobe Egotistical Rosewood Breeder / Owner / Handler Brad Phifer Ch Teaser Chiya’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JC Owner / Handler Steffie Cheng Ch Laurel’s Simply Shocking Sabrina Breeder / Owner / Handler Laura Mae Hesse Many thanks to all of our guests for joining us in the Pacific Northwest for BCOA 2013 and congratulations again to all the winners!

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Green River Valley

By Brenda Phillips & Katie Campbell • Photos by Laurie Gregory

about 60 minutes southeast of Seattle. Argus’ owner, Holly Leale, developed this dream dogevents facility which hosts indoor or outdoor agility trials nearly every weekend of the year, as well as many specialties, group shows, lure coursing and other performance events. All of the 2013 Basenji national events were held on site at Argus, which the RV campers particularly enjoyed as they never had to leave this peaceful and picturesque site of the Green River Valley in the shadow of Mount Rainier.

To make the Argus site suitable for our

event in any weather, some extra infrastructure was required. The VIP porta poties with running water and flushing toilets were the highlight for many! Tents were rented to provide shade (or protection from rain), water dispensers & bottles were provided by Crystal, and catered box-lunches allowed exhibitors to stay on-site comfortably the entire day. The Hospitality volunteers in the established Welcome Center attempted to bridge any and all needs desired by our guests, be it directions to a laundromat, a hot cup of coffee, or smoked salmon and wine on Saturday evening.

A Show Superintendent brings knowledge and skills that few host clubs would have the experience to go without, and BCOA 2013 was no exception. But the cost of a full service show can be significant, so with BaRay Show Services’ guidance we purchased a “Package Show” wherein BaRay accepted all the entries and prepared all the associated paperwork and catalogs, then handed it over

to The Club to execute. The host group had to purchase ribbons, prepare sweepstakes prize envelopes, provide ring equipment, and identify an on-site show secretary who would be authorized to process move-ups, make corrections to judges’ books, and prepare the final AKC reports. By taking on this work, the host group was able to save thousands in superintendent’s fees.

Officially independent of BCOA 2013, we were able to arrange a practice opportunity for Agility, Obedience, and Rally in the same building that would be used later in the week for the National Specialty with the assistance of a local agility events planner.

This was only possible because it was on a day without AKC events and more than 24 hours before the start of the Obedience and Rally trial – but what an opportunity for out of town Basenji exhibitors to practice in an unfamiliar building and on different agility equipment! The income from practice was donated to the Basenji National Specialty general fund.

Judges Education was offered prior to Best of Breed which was on a Wednesday.

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information and historical information about the dogs’ origins. The gallery finds this particularly helpful as the purpose of this event is to showcase our unique native imports and how they are being incorporated into the domestic gene pool. This year’s event was hosted by the Willamette Valley Basenji Club, who spared no attention to detail – the ring was decorated with African shields featuring the names of imports from the 1987-88 group.

Long-time breeder Donna Lubbe clearly enjoyed her assignment, selecting for Best Puppy half-African bitch FoPaws Lukuro Genie Graffalo, owners Lori O’Brien, Therese Leimback, and Dr. Jo Thompson. Best Adult was UKC/AKC Ch Sinbaje’s That’s Wavy Gravy CDX SC AX MXJ RE, owned by Linda Siekert.

(Ed. Note: For complete coverage of the African Stock Exhibition, see Ranny Green’s article in the Aug. 9 issue of Dog News).

The BCOA National Specialty Obedience Trial was held on Sunday Morning July 14, judged by Mary Jane Shervias. The Basenjis all performed quite well in the challenging environment (dirt floor!), with particularly inspiring work in Utility from Linda Siekert’s girls “Feigh” and “V”, and in Sub Novice Judy Lange with 14 year old “Griffey”. Many less experienced obedience handlers were renewed in their interest to work with their Basenjis on these advanced skills!

High Scoring Basenji in the Regular Classes from the Utility A Class with a score of 187.5/200 was “Feigh,” also known as: FC MACH Eldorado’s Y’s African Sinbaje CDX SC RE FC GRC, owner / handler Linda Siekert.

The BCOA Rally trial followed the obedience trial, also officiated

by Mary Jane Shervias. The Rally ring was a little colder and wetter than the Obedience side of the arena, with not entirely unexpected effects! However, despite the challenges, there were many qualifiers and 3 new titlists with High Combined Score from Rally Advanced B and Excellent B going to Ch Sinbaje’s That’s Wavy Gravy CDX SC RE AX MXJ OAP OJP with breeder / owner / handler Linda Siekert.

Our Sweepstakes judge, Andrew Sawler of Kivu Basenjis in Massachusetts, had fervently looked

forward to this Northwest assignment and his enthusiasm was positively contagious to all in his ring: Exhibitors, puppies and veterans alike. Mr. Sawler drew an entry of 26 veterans and 48 puppies. From that his top winners were: Best Puppy in Sweeps: Eldorado N Akuaba Dream Lover, owned by Daniel & Donna DeFlorio and handled by his co-owner, Kyle Cabral.

Best Veteran in Sweeps: “Joe” GCh Platinum’s Fear is Not a Factor RN JC - breeder/owner/handled by Mary K. Quinnett.

Judge Carol Mount was well received as our agility judge, and so we think we’ll see her back in the Pacific Northwest very soon!

Our High Scoring Basenji in Standard was “Clay” - Sinbaje’s Perfect Contender CD, RA, JC, AX, MXJ and High Scoring Basenji in Jumpers with Weaves was our All-Around Basenji Versatility winner, “Feigh,” both with owner-handler Linda Siekert.

Judy Webb began her assignment on July 15th, with the conformation dog classes. From the 45 dogs exhibited that day, the judge awarded Winners Dog from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class to Arubmec’s Take a Chance on Me, Breeder / Owner / Handled by Pat Cembura, for co-owner Kelly Collins.

Class bitches were judged the following day. Winners Bitch was from the Puppy Bitches 6-9 Red & White class, namely: Jasiri-Sukari High Win Warning, breeder-owner-handled by Julie & Kathy Jones. Reserve Winners Bitch from the Open Red and White class: ‘Tis-A Signet Kiss Me Once, owned by Julia and Siena Alpert and handled by co-breeder Ciara Cassell was awarded a 3 point major with 50 bitches competing thus spot-on the requisite count with the new “Major Reserve” now available.

Our community firmly believes that our Juniors are the promise for tomorrow and the future of our sport.

We were delighted to have so many new and budding young handlers amongst us and in competition this year. Best Junior Handler was new to the AKC stage, but has clearly been practicing her craft in her native homeland of Canada. We all took delight in the skill and grace of Novice Senior, Aislyn Verzyl with Orro’s Heart N Soul.

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ur final day of competition climaxed with the Best of Breed competition. Judge Judy Webb awarded Best of Breed to GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin, breeder / owner / handler Julie Jones Best of Winners / Best BBE (WD) Arubmec’s Take a Chance on Me, breeder / owner / handler Pat Cembura.

Best of Opposite Sex: Ch Proudlaan Dream Mia Dream Breeder / Owner / Handler Laura Pond Select Dog: GCh DC Atarasi’s D’Lucks Edition SC Owner / Handler Natalie Scherwin Select Bitch: GCh Zindinka’s Got Moxy Breeder / Owner / Handler Cecily Rappe’ Awards of Merit (Catalog Order): (Veteran Bitch 13+) Ch Atarasi Taji Berimo Dotcom SC Breeder / Owner / Handler Jordan Reed GCh DC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent MC GRC VB ORC SOR Owner / Handler Sarah Smith-Falkner GCh DC N’Focus Santa Baby MC GRC CGC LCMII VB Handler Michael Work Ch Akuaba N Eldorado Bungle in the Jungle Breeder / Owner / Handler Pam Geoffroy GCh. Akuaba N Eldorado Betcha by Golly Wow! Breeder / Owner / Handler Susan Coe GCh DC Southhouse Jumoke Ltle Big Man Malawi SC Owner / Handler Lisa Saban Ch. Prize-DP Just for You SC Breeder / Owner / Handler Theresa Cuzzetto GCh Sirobe Egotistical Rosewood Breeder / Owner / Handler Brad Phifer Ch Teaser Chiya’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JC Owner / Handler Steffie Cheng Ch Laurel’s Simply Shocking Sabrina Breeder / Owner / Handler Laura Mae Hesse Many thanks to all of our guests for joining us in the Pacific Northwest for BCOA 2013 and congratulations again to all the winners!

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Teary eyed he approached me. “I purchased this dog based on your fabulous critique when you judged him 2 year ago!”

Which of course made me feel guilty and sad, but simply had to explain the circumstances as best I could. Still feeling very sorry for the guy.

This scenario came back to me when I read Andrew Brace, comparing himself to Annie Clark as they both had “the gift” to discover dogs even before they were ready to be discovered.

I can still surely be carried away by a stunning puppy, but even since coming over here I have on several occasions traveled home after a judging appointment absolutely certain that I have just seen “something” spectacular- only to be terribly disappointed on the next “sighting”.

I just wonder if Andrew has made any statistics based on his “baby discoveries“??

Having been involved in the concerned breed for 50 years, you would think it was more or less routine to “predict” what will happen to a young puppy. But different lines develop in different ways- so it is a good reminder that we don’t know it all….

What I found out and is so sad, is that most judges think that Fox Terriers (both coats) are such easy breeds to judge, which they really are not. Not always even for those of us who consider ourselves breed experts ….

But then there is the other side of the coin: Dogs you have watched at a young age, but not impressed you at all, which some of us (stupidly) openly declared!

Then you see the dog again a few months or year(s) later and he/she turned out to be a real stunner.

In my two original breeds (English Cockers and WFT’s) temperament and showmanship is paramount and an absolute necessity to have a spectacular career.

I think there is a similarity between dogs and women: The more maturity and self confidence they have, the more appealing and attractive they get! And only in recent years we have seen a big winning representative of one of my original breeds, chang68 Dog News

ing from a “shrinking violet” to a full blown Prima Donna.

Many years ago I head the pleasure of winning Dog of the Year in both Norway and Sweden the same year and was asked by a canine journalist to describe the virtues that made this dog so special and my answer was: “There is no single part of this dog that stands out, everything is balanced to match the breed standard, but what makes this dog special is the way he shows himself off and commands attention.”

I always felt he knew what dog showing was all about. It might sound naïve to say that he really wanted to win, but that was my impression. As long as he was in competition he was on his toes. When it was all over, he ignored bait or squeaky toys, which made it impossible to ever get a photo which did him justice!

We all know that many breeds do not reach their prime until the age of 3 to 5 yrs, but we are all so impatient that we start campaigning them too early and before they reach the age when they really are their best, both handlers and judges are fed up with them.

I actually feel that some judges after judging a dog umpteen times don’t even look at the dog to notice the changes and improvement. My advice would be: Don’t drag these youngsters into the ring again and again too early- and if you do to introduce them to this environment to learn the routines: afterwards, keep them home until they finally look like the “finished product”.

Well- it would work over here I think, but when we followed this practice in the UK we were told that if we temporarily retired a youngster from the ring to mature, once we brought him/ her out again the career would start from scratch…. !! and that none of the breeder judges would even consider awarding you the top honors if you hadn’t worked your way up from Puppy to Junior to Post Graduate to Limit to finally qualify for Openand then for the Challenge Certificate!!

Please tell me where Judging the Dogs comes into the equation??

The greatest reward any breeder of show dogs can have is to launch a new hopeful that does everything right the first time in the ring. A proof that whatever efforts you have made actually worked.

We have experienced a lot of top placings with promising youngsters, but to me that is definitely topped by winning big with dogs who keep their quality to a grand old age!

Winning Best in Show with a WFT at 10 years of age in an entry of 3000 dogs a couple of times and then doing it again with one of our (English) Cockers are among the highlights of our life in dogs.

There is no better feeling than entering the ring with a dog that looks at you as if saying, “Let ‘s go N get’em!” and that shows all the signs of having a really good time. And this is said by a person who normally argues that when you have to put up a 10-year-old dog over the current winners it is a sign that we are moving in the wrong direction.

I think some of the “anti dog show people” who claim that showing our dogs is qualified abuse, should be given the opportunity to spend some time with some of our most frequently shown dogs, witness their excitement in their kennel when they see the car/truck being loaded in preparation for the next show- and hear them crying when they’re left behind… And out of pure kindness many handlers bring many of their retired “stars” with them to every show until the day they die, simply because that’s where they want to be…Even if they never enter the ring.

If my memory serves me right Westminster used to have a parade of past Best in Show winners as part of their program.

At least I remember the Standard Poodle Ch Rimskittle Ruffian piloting her handler, some guy named Tim Brazier, round the big ring. Must have been a hundred years ago, but something I will never forget!

Would surely enjoy seeing this part of the show back!

Conclusion: Who wants a dog that is a Superstar at 10 months of age, but History at 3 years of age???

My mother always claimed that I was an extremely cute baby. But take a look now!

Well, please don’t have nightmares. Until next time: sleep well!

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is a big-time lobbyist,” DR. CHUCK threw in, hoping to stimulate my interest from a developmental perspective, too.

The event proved to be successful for the Free Clinic and the Artists Guild. I made it home to Holly Springs, Center Cross---population of 725---at 10:39 PM. I placed Mr. WA’s business card on the nightstand next to the bed and went to sleep. At 8:45 AM DROID rang from the top of the bathroom vanity, next to the bedroom. The smooth sounds of Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville eased the pain of crawling out of bed.

Look at this face I know the years are showing Look at this life I still don’t know where it’s going I don’t know much But I know I love you And that may be all I need to know Fumbling about, I gathered DROID in my left hand---three taps on the screen---and answered, “Hello. Good morning, this is Michael,” I mustered from a deep sleep. “Michael---Mr. WA here. It was great meeting you last evening and we are excited about you looking at “Sweet Pea,” our six-monthold Toller. 11:00 AM would be perfect for us, if it works for you,” DROID delivered, using Mr. WA’s voice. Date, time was established, address and directions were provided and I was off on yet another canine celebrity date.

Before the Meet and Greet, I took time Saturday afternoon to Google Mr. WA in preparation for my date with Sweet Pea. I utilized the information on his business card as a starting point.

The first search provided all the information I needed---well-known Washington lawyer/lobbyist, author, former Legislative Director to a US Senator, numerous television appearances. The list was impressive, cataloging many accomplishments and awards. Immediately, I was consumed by his celebrity status, intellect, power. And just as suddenly, I became extremely nervous about evaluating his precious, six-month-old Sweet Pea. Mr. WA and LA’s home is located in the north end of Tappahannock, eighteen miles from Center Cross. I had no trouble locating the house. The Free Clinic’s Medical Director lives on the same waterfront, rural road. The brick home is larger than most and it is settled among several mature trees. I approached the side entry and tapped on the screen porch. Mr. WA and LA both greeted me.

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I entered. Lying on a table surrounded by chairs were two albums featuring photographs and pedigrees related to Sweet Pea. Idle chitchat and small talk preempted viewing “Sweat Pea” and her credentials. “Michael, I understand you have been involved in the sport your entire life,” Mr. WA began the conversation. “Yes, that is correct.

I started early and never looked back,” I replied. “I see. I also saw where you have previously judged the Westminster Kennel Club Show and you will be judging Tollers this coming year at the AKC Eukanuba Championship.” “Ahhhhha! This guy has been doing his research. At least he will understand when I tell him Sweet Pea is a very nice generic pet,” I thought to myself.

The initial conversation was pleasant, explorative, and I learned that Mr. WA was originally from Georgia and he studied at Emory University. “A dear friend of mine, Dr. J. Donald Jones, was the Dean of Students at Emory for many years. He is also a dog judge. He actually judged Best in Show at Westminster in 2008,” I offered, continuing the conversation. “That is very interesting.

I am sure our paths have crossed,” Mr. WA replied. LA opened the side door into the house and two Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers came bouncing through and onto the screened porch.

“You have two?” I inquired. “No, the older one is my daughter’s. She is a graduate student in Texas at TCU. She will be going back to Texas once she gets settled,” LA offered. “Interesting, another good friend and mentor is the past Vice-Chancellor at TCU, Mr. Edd Bivin. He is also a respected dog judge and past Westminster Best in Show judge.” Mr. WA nodded in what appeared as being impressed. “Can we take Sweet Pea outside for a look?”

I asked. The three of us repaired to the lawn, leaving the other Toller on the porch. Sweet Pea ran around and jumped on everyone and everything before settling down.

I was immediately impressed with Sweat Pea’s playful action, her retrieving ability, and her sense of wonder and

curiosity, not to mention her medium size, balance, and typical worried expression. She did not stop impressing for one moment---carrying her tail high in constant motion. “Tell me, did you say you purchased her as a pet on limited registration?” I asked Mr. WA. “Yep, she was sold as a pet, limited registration and once she goes through her first heat, we will have her spayed,” Mr. WA responded. “Well, I have good news and bad news for you. The good news is---you have one hell of a nice Toller and I am one-hundred percent sure she can walk into the ring tomorrow and win. The bad news is she was sold on limited registration,” I offered as my professional opinion. “OK, are you sure or are you just being kind to a couple of novices that you don’t want to piss off?” Mr. WA boldly stated. “I never candy coat a canine evaluation. I’m telling you this is a very promising Toller bitch puppy and I would suggest that you contact her breeder. Tell them I evaluated Sweat Pea and she deserves the opportunity to be shown, and if she proves herself, then she deserves the opportunity to have puppies,” I continued. I completed the evaluation and we returned to the porch. “Would you like to see Sweat Pea’s album?” LA inquired. I strode up to the circular table, opened the album, and reviewed the first page---her pedigree. I was thoroughly impressed to see several dogs that I knew and several well-known, established kennel names behind Sweet Pea’s lineage. “Very nice pedigree!” I stated. I turned to the next page and there---staring at me---awarding Sweet Pea’s Sire a major win was none other than Dr. J. Donald Jones. “Look here (Mr. WA and LA moved in for a close inspection), this is judge Dr. Jones from Emory University,” I shared. “I know him,” confirmed Mr. WA. The conversation shifted to memories of Emory for a minute or two and I continued to look at photographs. On page number five, another show photo appeared reflecting another major win for Sweet Pea’s mother. “OMG! Look again!

This judge is Mr. Edd Bivin, the former ViceChancellor at TCU,” I said in total shock. “Now what are the chances of that?” LA remarked.

The conversation turned to TCU, their daughter, and Mr. Bivin. Sweet Pea sat in the corner watching all of this, not knowing the three of us were scheming to alter her life forever.

“The bottom line is, you have a great young dog. My advice is for you to call the breeder, Continued on page 76

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an impressive NEMO, a hands-on science and technology museum as well. Naturally the Van Gogh Museum has the largest Van Gogh painting collection in the world.

There are hundreds of interesting and different facts about Holland and I pinched out (in my opinion) some of the top ones. For instance: Netherlands and Holland are not really synonymous, Holland is largely the western coastal region of the Netherlands, comprising of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Leiden and Hague.

The Dutch are the world experts on keeping back water from the sea and rivers.

Did you know that the US government turned to the Dutch for help during the hurricane Katrina disaster? The famous Dutch windmills were used to pump away water for hundreds of years. It would take just two days for the entire province of Flevoland, (3 times the size of Manhattan, New York) to be submerged in water if a dike broke in that area.

Some more notable facts; Holland has more than 4,000 km of navigable canals, rivers and lakes. This country was one of the six founding members of the European Union. The highest point in Netherlands, Vaalserberg, is only 323 meters above sea level. The rest of the nation is totally flat.

86% of the Dutch population speaks English as a second language. Rotterdam is the second largest port in the world. The city of Eindhoven is also known as the “City of Light” because the electronics giant Philips started there with light bulbs. (Down of the memory lane; Philips of Brazil was my first employer, who contacted me because I am fluent in Hungarian. I was the secretary of a Hungarian electronic engineer, and in my spare time made some good money translating his technical booklet “The Water Polo Rules” from Hungarian to Portuguese as he was also a player, and fancier of the game, participating and also judging some Brazilian competitions. Good times and a great company to work with).

The Dutch were the first to import coffee to Europe (on large scale) in the 1600/1700s.

The Dutch brewery Heineken is the 3rd largest 74 Dog News

beer brewer in the world with over 140 breweries in over 70 countries, and it owns around 50 percent of the Dutch beer market. According to The Brewers of Europe, the Netherlands exports the largest proportion of beer production of any country in the world with approximately 50%.

The country has the highest population density in Europe with 487 inhabitants per square kilometers. Holland’s commitment to foreign aid is the 2nd among the leading 18 nations according to UNICEF. There is more to learn about this kingdom as the specially-designated “fietspaden” or bike paths all over where pedestrians cannot walk on it. The Maeslantkering, a movable storm surge barrier near Rotterdam that is twice as long as the Eiffel Tower is high. There are close to 1,000 museums in Netherlands.

This is still the historic windmill capital of the world with over 1,000 vertical mills still working (once had 10,000 windmills). The Dutch have been making cheese since 400 AD, and are the largest exporters of cheese in the world.

Dutch cheese is the best cheese in the world, as agreed by 40 judges from 17 countries who judged 2,500 cheeses in the 2012 World Cheese Making Contest held in the US. One of the greatest classical painters and printmakers in European art history, Rembrandt van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), is Dutch. He is also an important art figure in the country’s history.

Wooden shoes or clogs called “Klompen”

have been popular in the Netherlands for about 700 years as industrial footwear worn by farmers, fishermen, factory workers, artisans and others to protect their feet from injury and keep them dry. Orange is the official color of Netherlands because of the House of Orange, who led the Dutch revolt against Spain and later became the Dutch royal family. On average, the Dutch person cycles 2.5 km per day and 900 km per year. Despite soft drugs being legal in Netherlands, you almost never see a Dutch person getting high.

The Dutch beer brands Heineken, Grolsch and Amstel are among the most famous brews in the world. The 19 windmills of the Kinderdijk are an UNESCO site. If interested, for more information visit http://www.weekendnotes. com/interesting-facts-about-netherlands/ So many interesting and unique facts concerning Holland to talk about, and of course there is also the very Dutch, and rare Drentse Patrijshond.

This dog has a strong resemblance to the spaniels and setters. His coat is white with brown or orange markings and as a curiosity he rotates the tail in a circle to warn the hunter when a game is located. The breed originates as the name indicates from the Province of Drente, where it is recognized as an excellent pointer and retriever. They are affectionately called Drent and are most valued for their quality of hunting “under the gun” (i.e close

to the hunter’s gun). The dog originally hunts quails, partridges, pheasants, rabbits, hare and foxes.

There is proof that the Drentse Patrijshond has existed for hundreds of years. Probably this rare breed had originated from the Spinone or Spaniels that came from Spain through France and arrived to the Netherlands in the 16th century. It is possible that the D.P. as well as the spaniels and setters have the same ancestors, and also that the breed is someway related to the German Small Musterlander and to the Espagneul Francais as well.

Gabriel Metsu is the famous painter eternalized in The Hunter’s Present (c. 165860). The painting shows a partridge dog leaning against the hunter’s knee, as the man is handing a woman a partridge**. The dog in The Hunter’s Present is a very large, stocky dog showing the range of the early type; a much smaller, lighter dog of the same type is shown in another painting by the same artist, The Poultry Seller, of 1662. This painting also involves a woman being offered a bird, regarded with suspicion by her dog. Other paintings by famous Dutch painters focusing the D.P. can be seen at the Rijksmuseum.

As we can see it is proven that this breed lived for centuries in the rural province of Drenthe, but it was an undocumented existence. This breed, otherwise known as Partridge Dog, was highly valued, and preserved as a pure breed in his home land.

The D.P. had an unusual life in the past as it was not common at the time when other European countries give the nobility an exclusive privilege to hunt with dogs, but in this province the common people were allowed to hunt freely, besides to breed and have their

own dogs. This means that all country men and the nobility were looking for a dog that could fulfill their various hunting and guard needs. The elected dog was naturally the D.P. because its natural versatility and ability to hunt all day and still pull watch dog duty at night.

Presently there are about 5,000 dogs registered in the breed club books. The favorite hunting dog in the Netherlands is relatively unknown in other parts of the world. This is a fierce and aggressive hunter but usually docile and calm inside the home, an alert watch dog at night and can instantly change to a vivacious playmate of the children.

The Drentse Patrijshond, because of its gentle nature and well balanced temperament, makes an exceptional home companion. These dogs are obedient, loyal, attentive and eager to please. They are affectionate and gentle natured creatures that are famously good with people. Despite these admirable qualities, D.P needs obedience training which is easy as this is an intelligent and obedient breed. As with any other breed the training must be done at an early age, in a consistent and gentle manner. As these dogs are excellent and vigilant watch dogs, and are not barkers, if they do bark it is to warn the family of intruders.

The D.P. will do well in the city or in a small household. They need to have a chance to spend their energy, but as they do not need a great deal of exercise, the basic twice per day walk would be sufficient, the more important thing is to make the dog feel that it is a member of the family.

The Drentse Patrijshond has a well proportioned compact and muscled body that shows apparent power. This breed’s build is heavier than that of a Small Munsterlander. A Drent’s body is somewhat rectangular, of medium length, it has a powerful neck, a level back and a broad moderately sloping croup. The deep chest reaches the level of the elbows. The set on high tail is carried horizontally with the tip curving upwards when the dog is on the move. A very distinct trait of this breed is to move the tail in circles when a scent is picked up. This movement is done to signal the hunter that a game is found.

A Dutch Partridge Dog has a slightly rounded skull, a wedge shaped muzzle and a well developed brown nose with well opened nostrils. The oval shaped eyes are set wide apart. The amber colored eyes with close fitting eyelids shows a kind and intelligent expression.

This breed has a predominantly white coat that can have brown or orange patches. Some specimens

have brown mantles and others have tan markings. A Drent’s body appears to be covered with long hair because hair of different lengths covers different parts of the body. Hair is longer on the neck and the fore chest. Long wavy hair covers the ears.

The fore and hind legs, the tail as well as the back of the thighs are feathered. Dense hair grows between the toes of the dog. (parts from the standard) The alternative names of the breed are Drent Drentsche Patrijshond, Drentse Partridge Dog, Drentse Patrijshond, and Dutch Partridge Dog. The height for males and females is: 22-25 inches (55-63 cm) Before formal recognition in 1943, the type had been kept separate from other dogs as an undocumented breed for centuries in the province of Drenthe. The breed standard was first developed and approved in 1943 by the Raad van Beheer op Kynologisch Gebied (Dutch Kennel Club). The Federation Cynologique Internationale recognized the breed using the standard developed by the breed’s country of origin. The United Kennel Club in the United States also recognizes the breed using the Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard.

In November 2010, the AKC recognized the Drentsche Patrijshond Club of North America (DPCNA) and the Drentsche Patrijshond was added to the AKC Foundation Stock Program, allowing owners of registered Drents to participate in AKC sanctioned events such as hunt tests and agility competitions, starting in 2011.

Our dear readers can find the complete standard at the above associations breed section. *Diet Eman writer (Things We Couldn’t Say), was born in the Netherlands, and served as a Red Cross volunteer most of her life, traveling all over the world, helping provide disaster relief. A Dutch Resistance member during World War II, Diet’s first experience with the Red Cross was receiving food packages while she was in a concentration camp. Once released, she continued to be an active part of the Resistance and became a Red Cross volunteer. Speaking seven languages and being a trained nurse, she traveled all over the world, assisting families after disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes and more. She moved to Grand Rapids in 1969, where she immediately became an active part of the local Red Cross. She continued to travel with the Red Cross into her 70s and 80s and has since remained a faithful supporter. **partridge - Noun a short-tailed Eurasian game bird (family Phasianidae) with mainly brown plumage.

Its many species include the gray partridge (Perdix)

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explain the situation and make a request that she be removed from limited registration and indicate that you want to show her.

Also, mention that if she has any questions to please feel free to contact me directly,” I offered. “Oh, and if she agrees, I will recommend several local professional handlers who will be more than happy to take Sweet Pea on as a client,” I added. “This is exciting! I can’t wait---I need a little excitement in my life,” Mr. WA Proclaimed. We ended Sweet Pea’s consultation and during the drive back to Center Cross---population 725---I chuckled at the thought of a DC power-lawyer/lobbyist finding true excitement and joy in the possibility of showing and owning a Champion Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever named…Sweet Pea. Sweet Pea’s breeder did not have to speak with me directly. Mr. WA’s telephone call and his translation of my evaluation was all it took. The limited registration was changed to full registration, Mr. WA and LA chose a respected, successful handler in Northern Virginia to condition and exhibit Sweet Pea, and the dates for her dog show debut were established.

Sweet Pea was sent to the handler two weeks early to settle in and receive training and conditioning. Mr. WA contacted me numerous times through various types of social media in support of maintaining his professional demeanor, in support of calming his separation anxiety, in support of balancing his competitive streak, and in support of sharing his total excitement.

Sweet Pea’s first shows were held in Virginia. I was in other parts of the world doing my celebrity thing and I did not immediately receive Mr. WA’s text message when posted.

“Sweet Pea wins her first points and something called a major---please explain what this means.”

“It means Sweet Pea is kicking ass!

Congrats on her wins! I will explain the point system later,” I typed into DROID and pushed send.

The next weekend Sweet Pea was shown, and I received the following message: “She won her second major as Winner’s Bitch!

You were so right and clearly a world class judge and prophet!”

In January our local club (the one AllBreed club of which I am member) hosted 76 Dog News

its annual dog shows. During this dog show weekend, my celebrity/ world-class judge/ prophet status is reduced to scooping poop, making announcements, serving beverages, and anything and everything Dr. BS and MS. PBS need me to do. I am seated behind the club’s official table (looking anything but official), when Mr. WA entered the building to watch Sweet Pea show. “Good morning Michael! Tollers are being shown in fifteen minutes and I’m a nervous wreck,” Mr. WA embarrassingly shared while turning circles in front of the official table. He sported a monster camera around his neck with a lens as long as my forearm. “I’m going to stand over there (he pointed) and watch from afar.

I don’t want Sweet Pea to know I’m here.

God, I hope she wins---this is the first time I have been to a dog show.” I could not help but be dragged directly into Mr. WA’s excitement, anxiety, and joy. I rose from the table, walked over to his side, and waited for the competition to begin. There was only one point available, but you would have thought Sweet Pea was vying for Best of Breed at the National Specialty. She ultimately was granted Winner’s Bitch, adding to her already impressive winning streak.

Shortly after the local shows, Sweet Pea blew her coat and started a growth spurt.

Instead of looking compact and competitive, she looked sinewy, long, and in need of a little R & R before resuming her competitive career as a show dog. “The handler has advised us to bring Sweet Pea home for several months. Needless to say, we are thrilled.

She says she will probably be ready around June---and she said that you will be able to look at her and tell us when she is ready,” Mr. WA phoned to share. “No problem, happy to help out. Enjoy having your little girl home.” I agreed to once again, provide my world-class judge/prophet perspective.

Periodically over the next couple of months, I called to check in on Sweet Pea’s progress and in mid-April, Mr. WA phoned.

“Michael, we are ready for you to evaluate Sweet Pea. There are two weekends of shows coming up and we know there will be points. Do you mind?” “Of course not, I am headed to the veterinarian later this morning. Meet me there and I will take a look at Sweet Pea in the parking lot. It will be my pleasure,” I added.

Sweet Pea and Mr. WA arrived on schedule. He lifted the back of the SUV and she came bounding out like a young, energetic superstar ready to roll.

Her coat, not yet one-hundred percent, was certainly adequate and would only get better in the coming weeks. “Mr. WA, she looks perfectly good to start back in the ring.” Sweet Pea looked in my direction, almost thanking me for the endorsement and future excitement in her life.

April 27th I get a text message from Mr. WA. “Thanks---total of 5 more pts today including another major win.”

Followed by, “Sweet Pea is a CH - she wins BOB from the classes.”

The following day an additional text arrives. “We showed her as a move-up.

She now has four GCH points, but I have to double-check that. Oh, I’m getting a real feel for this point system and we are so excited about the Grand Championship opportunity.”

“I’m not surprised. Congratulations to Sweet Pea!” I responded back, fully aware that Mr. WA’s competitive streak was taking hold.

Sweet Pea completed her AKC Championship undefeated with multiple breed wins. Mr. WA, LA, her breeder, and I are all evaluating her pedigree, and her strengths and her weaknesses to insure the best possible stud dog is chosen for the next generation, and for Mr. WA’s first litter as a proud purebred dog owner, breeder, and exhibitor.

Now that Sweet Pea is a Champion of record, I continue to make regular visits with Mr. WA and LA and to provide my unending support for Sweet Pea. She continues to impress me with her playful action. I enjoy watching her leap into the water, retrieving balls and sticks on the shoreline of the Rappahannock River, eighteen miles north of Center Cross---population 725---arousing the curiosity of the ducks offshore. As a “celebrity” dog show judge, I am somewhat thankful and somewhat proud that my dog show luminary status encouraged another person to experience and value the sport of purebred dogs.

Striker

CH. FOXWELL RAMA STRIKE FORCE is awarded another Group Placement at Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club under Judge Mr. Dennis McCoy Breeder/Owners: Linda Sallee-Hill & H.P. Luyten

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“With the excitement of a horse race, the dogs break from the start and juggle rail position through the turns.”

The number of aspiring Basenji judges in attendance did not seem to be affected by the midweek offering. Since only the puppy and veteran sweepstakes were scheduled over the weekend, the depth and quantity of the Best of Breed entry lead us to that scheduling decision.

The BCOA National Agility trial was a little different this year – we invited “all breeds” to join us but limited the entry to 115 runs so that the trial would still finish in the same amount of time as a Basenji Only trial. The “other breed” entries not only contributed extra income and an experienced worker pool, but more importantly a little breathing room for Basenji handlers as compared to prior national specialty trials. Still, with 24 Basenji entries the “National Specialty” feeling was strong; and Basenjis made us proud! Of the 31 qualifying scores earned that day, SEVEN were Basenjis earning 4 new titles and placing in their classes among all breeds!

Seminars and Health Clinics have become a welcome component of BCOA over the years as we focus on preventative care and the human-canine bond. A nominal fee was charged to participants to help off-set costs without discouraging attendance. Two such workshops, namely Physical Conditioning for Optimal Performance and Tellington Touch for Enhancing Performance gave participants tools to apply to all sport venues. The Intro to Nosework workshop was very well attended and gave participants “just a sniff” of their hound’s natural talents. Dr. Cindy Geisler, DVM offered chiropractic services (donating all proceeds to the National!), Stephanie Jones LMP provided canine or human massage, and Reiki Masters Mona Rowbottom and Patrick Corrigan provided energy healing sessions.

The annual banquet was moved outdoors due to the nice weather all week and to accommodate the large number of people who signed up for the buffet of prime rib, chicken, and numerous side dishes. This 78 Dog News

also was a terrific cost savings alternative to a formal banquet room.

Mother Nature surprised us, keeping the Auction crew on their toes by threatening to rain on the numerous one of a kind donated treasures, photos, and artwork. But good fortune was on our side as the storm stayed well to the east and treated us to a spectacular rainbow on the last night of the national specialty.

And let’s not forget to highlight our winners! Congratulations to all: The Top 25 has been Joe Tomey’s “baby” since its debut at the Basenji Club of America several years ago. Joe couldn’t make the trip to Seattle this year, but our team stepped up to pinch-hit for him so the show could go on. Top 25 invitations are based upon the Eukanuba calendar. Eighteen of the Top 25 competed. Per the Top 25 Guidelines, two breeder-judges, namely Jon Curby and Katie Campbell, officiated along with local all-breed judge, Faye Strauss. Conformational elements were scored for each exhibit by the judges on pre-printed forms which were anonymously compiled by the designated sequestered tallier.

Previous Top 25 winners who were eligible to compete were allowed to exhibit, but per Top 25 guidelines, their scores were removed from competition by the tallier. No one knew who the winner was until it was grandly announced at the commencement of conformation the following morning! The winner of the Top 25 for 2013 was Bronze GCH Akuaba N Eldorado Betcha By Golly Wow! “Genie” handled by cobreeder Susan Coe. 2013 BCOA National Committee was pleased to offer an All-Around Basenji Versatility Program to recognize the dogs that excel in multiple venues: demonstrating instinct, athleticism, and teamwork while faithfully representing the standard for our African Hunting Hound. The program was open to all Basenjis entered in National Specialty events as long as they qualified in a Lure Coursing event, completed a Conformation evaluation, plus qualified in at least one of NOTRA, Agility, Obedience or Rally.

“Feigh” FC MACH Eldorado’s Y’s African

Sinbaje CDX SC RE FC GRC is pictured with the one of a kind trophy she won for being the most Versatile Basenji during the 2013 BCOA National Specialty. Feigh and owner Linda Siekert competed and qualified in Lure Coursing, Obedience (High in Trial), Rally, Agility (High Scoring Basenji in Jumpers with Weaves), and in the conformation evaluation.

Fifteen other teams also competed in 3 or more events as contenders for this award – very exciting to have so many All-Around Basenjis entered at the national!

The first official event of the Basenji National Specialty was the NOTRA (National Oval Track Racing Association) Race Meet. Oval Track Racing is an optional part of the Basenji National specialty, but has enjoyed growing interest. With the excitement of a horse race, the dogs break from the start and juggle rail position through the turns. Racing is distinctly different from our familiar lure coursing. Most notably, the dogs are released from start boxes and are judged purely on who crosses the finish line first. We were pleased to have a very large entry of 24 starters which resulted in 6 national points (the most possible) for the High in Meet Basenji. Congratulations to High in Meet, High Scoring Champion, High Scoring Field Champion: “Remi” GCh DC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent MC CGC; Owners Sarah Smith-Falkner and Lisa Hart.

Judges Vern Staack and Avery McLeod had an entry of 37 Basenjis in the AKC lure coursing trial (large enough for split stakes in both Open and Specials) and 8 Junior Coursers in two tests each. Many fanciers seen typically only at conformation shows claimed prime viewing spots along the fence line for this core National Specialty event. Eleven Dual Champions were on the field that day, but after Prelims, Finals, and the Best of Breed run, the winner for the day was from the Open stake, two-year old native African import, namely: Avongara Naziki SC, owned by Katie Campbell.

This is the second year in a row that a native import Basenji won the top award in AKC lure coursing.

A Basenji-unique event, the African Stock Exhibition, showcases native African imports and their decedents in classes divided by age and sex, just like a regular dog show. Except the ASE catalog features extended pedigree

information and historical information about the dogs’ origins. The gallery finds this particularly helpful as the purpose of this event is to showcase our unique native imports and how they are being incorporated into the domestic gene pool. This year’s event was hosted by the Willamette Valley Basenji Club, who spared no attention to detail – the ring was decorated with African shields featuring the names of imports from the 1987-88 group.

Long-time breeder Donna Lubbe clearly enjoyed her assignment, selecting for Best Puppy half-African bitch FoPaws Lukuro Genie Graffalo, owners Lori O’Brien, Therese Leimback, and Dr. Jo Thompson. Best Adult was UKC/AKC Ch Sinbaje’s That’s Wavy Gravy CDX SC AX MXJ RE, owned by Linda Siekert.

(Ed. Note: For complete coverage of the African Stock Exhibition, see Ranny Green’s article in the Aug. 9 issue of Dog News).

The BCOA National Specialty Obedience Trial was held on Sunday Morning July 14, judged by Mary Jane Shervias. The Basenjis all performed quite well in the challenging environment (dirt floor!), with particularly inspiring work in Utility from Linda Siekert’s girls “Feigh” and “V”, and in Sub Novice Judy Lange with 14 year old “Griffey”. Many less experienced obedience handlers were renewed in their interest to work with their Basenjis on these advanced skills!

High Scoring Basenji in the Regular Classes from the Utility A Class with a score of 187.5/200 was “Feigh,” also known as: FC MACH Eldorado’s Y’s African Sinbaje CDX SC RE FC GRC, owner / handler Linda Siekert.

The BCOA Rally trial followed the obedience trial, also officiated

by Mary Jane Shervias. The Rally ring was a little colder and wetter than the Obedience side of the arena, with not entirely unexpected effects! However, despite the challenges, there were many qualifiers and 3 new titlists with High Combined Score from Rally Advanced B and Excellent B going to Ch Sinbaje’s That’s Wavy Gravy CDX SC RE AX MXJ OAP OJP with breeder / owner / handler Linda Siekert.

Our Sweepstakes judge, Andrew Sawler of Kivu Basenjis in Massachusetts, had fervently looked

forward to this Northwest assignment and his enthusiasm was positively contagious to all in his ring: Exhibitors, puppies and veterans alike. Mr. Sawler drew an entry of 26 veterans and 48 puppies. From that his top winners were: Best Puppy in Sweeps: Eldorado N Akuaba Dream Lover, owned by Daniel & Donna DeFlorio and handled by his co-owner, Kyle Cabral.

Best Veteran in Sweeps: “Joe” GCh Platinum’s Fear is Not a Factor RN JC - breeder/owner/handled by Mary K. Quinnett.

Judge Carol Mount was well received as our agility judge, and so we think we’ll see her back in the Pacific Northwest very soon!

Our High Scoring Basenji in Standard was “Clay” - Sinbaje’s Perfect Contender CD, RA, JC, AX, MXJ and High Scoring Basenji in Jumpers with Weaves was our All-Around Basenji Versatility winner, “Feigh,” both with owner-handler Linda Siekert.

Judy Webb began her assignment on July 15th, with the conformation dog classes. From the 45 dogs exhibited that day, the judge awarded Winners Dog from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class to Arubmec’s Take a Chance on Me, Breeder / Owner / Handled by Pat Cembura, for co-owner Kelly Collins.

Class bitches were judged the following day. Winners Bitch was from the Puppy Bitches 6-9 Red & White class, namely: Jasiri-Sukari High Win Warning, breeder-owner-handled by Julie & Kathy Jones. Reserve Winners Bitch from the Open Red and White class: ‘Tis-A Signet Kiss Me Once, owned by Julia and Siena Alpert and handled by co-breeder Ciara Cassell was awarded a 3 point major with 50 bitches competing thus spot-on the requisite count with the new “Major Reserve” now available.

Our community firmly believes that our Juniors are the promise for tomorrow and the future of our sport.

We were delighted to have so many new and budding young handlers amongst us and in competition this year. Best Junior Handler was new to the AKC stage, but has clearly been practicing her craft in her native homeland of Canada. We all took delight in the skill and grace of Novice Senior, Aislyn Verzyl with Orro’s Heart N Soul.

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ur final day of competition climaxed with the Best of Breed competition. Judge Judy Webb awarded Best of Breed to GCh Jasiri-Sukari Win Tin Tin, breeder / owner / handler Julie Jones Best of Winners / Best BBE (WD) Arubmec’s Take a Chance on Me, breeder / owner / handler Pat Cembura.

Best of Opposite Sex: Ch Proudlaan Dream Mia Dream Breeder / Owner / Handler Laura Pond Select Dog: GCh DC Atarasi’s D’Lucks Edition SC Owner / Handler Natalie Scherwin Select Bitch: GCh Zindinka’s Got Moxy Breeder / Owner / Handler Cecily Rappe’ Awards of Merit (Catalog Order): (Veteran Bitch 13+) Ch Atarasi Taji Berimo Dotcom SC Breeder / Owner / Handler Jordan Reed GCh DC Emerant’s Heez Reminiscent MC GRC VB ORC SOR Owner / Handler Sarah Smith-Falkner GCh DC N’Focus Santa Baby MC GRC CGC LCMII VB Handler Michael Work Ch Akuaba N Eldorado Bungle in the Jungle Breeder / Owner / Handler Pam Geoffroy GCh. Akuaba N Eldorado Betcha by Golly Wow! Breeder / Owner / Handler Susan Coe GCh DC Southhouse Jumoke Ltle Big Man Malawi SC Owner / Handler Lisa Saban Ch. Prize-DP Just for You SC Breeder / Owner / Handler Theresa Cuzzetto GCh Sirobe Egotistical Rosewood Breeder / Owner / Handler Brad Phifer Ch Teaser Chiya’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JC Owner / Handler Steffie Cheng Ch Laurel’s Simply Shocking Sabrina Breeder / Owner / Handler Laura Mae Hesse Many thanks to all of our guests for joining us in the Pacific Northwest for BCOA 2013 and congratulations again to all the winners!

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urgent need for students to enter the fields to open Arizona’s first veterinary of study leading to government inspection, school. Midwestern is a private, for research and laboratory veterinarians. profit entity with another campus Without these vital specialties the risk in Illinois. It is in the process of is greater for the spread of diseases receiving accreditation from the among animal and human populations.

Higher Learning Commission and Government subsidies are available for the AVMA, according to Kathleen students willing to enter these important H. Goeppinger, PhD, Midwestern but less glamorous fields of animal science.

University president and CEO. As some of our readers may know, this Midwestern is already an writer, for no reason that I can understand, established college in Arizona, and has been fascinated over the past few years the new campus will be an addition with the Kansas State Research corridor. To to the existing facility. Class size is this stretch of real estate has migrated a projected to be 100 and the tuition host of scientific enterprises, some private will be in the range of $50,000 per enterprises, such as Pfizer, others such year, according to published figures. as the Department of Homeland Security.

This will be Arizona’s first college of After more than four years and hundreds veterinary medicine and will have of millions of dollars, the National Bio a 36,000 square-foot large animal and Agro-Defense Facility planned for teaching facility in addition to other 46 acres on the campus of Kansas State research and teaching facilities.

University in Manhattan, Kansas seems In New York state there are plans to have been granted to open a new veterinary approval. This facility school on the site of a “There seems to will take the place of former human hospital in be no question the aging, outdated and Buffalo. Lincoln Memorial that there is a inadequate facilities University in Harrogate, need, especially now located at Plum Tennessee is also seeking in rural areas, Island, New York. It accreditation. If these for large animal will be a high security latter two proposals veterinarians.” location to study foreign materialize it will bring animal and zoonotic the total number of diseases. The new veterinary colleges in the facility will be under the supervision of the United States to 30. The University of Department of Homeland Security and is Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s awaiting funds which must be allocated by College of Veterinary Medicine will Congress before building can be started. open an expanded and renovated As might be expected Congressional Large Animal Veterinary Hospital in approval from Kansas Senators and Knoxville, Tennessee.

Representatives is eagerly awaited. The The question for veterinary Dean of Kansas State University College associations, such as AVMA and of Veterinary Medicine, Ralph Richardson, the American Animal Hospital DVM, is also eagerly awaiting approval for Association (AAHA), is how much is construction to begin, according to written enough and how much is too much. reports.

There seems to be no question that there is a need, especially in rural areas, for large animal veterinarians.

Applicants for these disciplines are Activated charcoal has been used for ages much fewer than for companion for medicinal purposes. As early as 1500 animals. In addition, there is an BC it was cited in Egyptian scrolls. During

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World War 1 the military placed charcoal in respirators to counteract poisonous gases used in warfare. Today activated charcoal is used to treat toxic ingestions and is a form of gastrointestinal decontamination for poisoned patients.

Although today other decontaminants are used, activated charcoal can still be used to treat animals who have ingested poisonous substances.

However, activated charcoal should only be administered to patients whose owners know that the dog has ingested drugs or other things which could be lethal when swallowed. Activated charcoal should only be administered to dogs showing no symptoms, to prevent complications from its administration.

If the owner knows what the dog has eaten, or if the dog is already showing clinical signs such as agitation or tremors, this treatment is not indicated.

Toxicants such as ethanol, ethylene glycol, caffeine or nitrates, for example, cannot be treated with this substance.

If more than one hour has passed the administration of activated charcoal should not be given.

Some of the complications of administering this drug are vomiting and aspiration pneumonia. The animal must be well hydrated while the cathartic is given. It should not be given with the ingestion of some caustic agents, or if the dog has an underlying medical condition such as laryngneal paralysis, megaesophagus, or upper airway disease. The use of activated charcoal has decreased markedly over the past decades in favor of other medications which are more effective with less adverse reactions, providing that they are administered in a timely manner.

Resources: Veterinary Medicine, March 2013; DVM Newsmagazine, April 2012, January 2013, February 2013; JAVMA, July 1, 2013, July 15, 2013.

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A couple of other fringe benefits for all include daily armband drawing contests with prizes for the winners and vendor “dollars” used for purchases at the shows’ numerous concessions. Vendors happily contribute to the cause, for they have their own pizza party and vendor raffle. No wonder people get together to build major entries for their breeds at these user-friendly shows. Nothing is more disappointing than the continuation of making entries at shows with few points and fewer majors. One of the pluses of dog shows of my youth were “conditional entries” where one could enter a dog with the condition that the superintendent would only take that particular entry if there was to be a major at the show.

The amazing aspect of the Keystone Cluster is how the PRKC and Harrisburg Kennel Clubs orchestrate all of this action. Club members and volunteers work hard to make the shows run like well-oiled machinery. I first visited this venue at the Pennsylvania Farm Show complex in the 1950s with one of my Cocker Spaniel mentors as a kid showing my first Elkhound. The show was benched, and I was in total awe of the famous names in the breed I met for the first time. Making the memory all the sweeter was the winning of my first major in my newly chosen breed, as I had done a little winning with the Cockers.

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“The amazing aspect of the Keystone Cluster is how the PRKC and Harrisburg Kennel Clubs orchestrate all of this action. Club members and volunteers work hard to make the shows run like well-oiled machinery.”

many features are large and superclean restrooms. All of this adds up to an inviting set of shows I ended up judging in place of Dr. Robert Indeglia, now recovered from a viral infection and judging in CO this weekend.

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water search dogs are trained to find.

While every living person has an odor as unique as his fingerprints, the odor of human decomposition is the same for every person.”

(Human remains detection dogs are trained to only detect the odor of human decomposition. They are trained to ignore the odor of decomposing animals or garbage.)

“As the bacteria give off these gases, their odor is dispersed throughout the environment,” Thorp says. “The scent can ‘stick’ to anything it comes into contact with: foliage, buildings, cars or anything else in the environment.”

Anomalies During human remains searches, sometimes there are instances where a SAR dog finds an anomaly of human origin that isn’t relevant to the case being worked, i.e., the dog finds blood on the ground left behind by someone who had a nose bleed. During another case the SARDI unit worked, Cooper found just such an anomaly.

“During a search in our search area, we came across an abandoned house,” Thorp says. “Cooper sniffed deeply at several door seams and then performed his final trained response. We were informed by law enforcement on the scene that a deceased person was found in that house 10 years ago.”

Cooper was able to detect the 10-year-old human remains because dogs have incredible scent finding ability and because the odor of decomposition never goes away. It always stays in the environment according to Thorp.

A labor of love Search and rescue is arduous, exhausting work for these dog and handler teams.

It also can be downright dangerous.

Buildings can collapse while being searched after an earthquake. A dog’s paws can be singed by hot ash after a wildfire. The SAR dogs and their handlers, who worked Ground Zero on 9/11, were exposed to countless carcinogens.

Nonetheless, these dedicated volunteers continue their work; often, risking their

own and their beloved dog’s well-being.

“Search and rescue is a labor of love for sure,” Thorp says. “We are all volunteers who are here to serve law enforcement and help the families of victims. We do it solely to help others by providing answers whenever we can.”

Despite so much good being done, unfortunately, there are some disreputable individuals portraying themselves and their dogs as SAR dog and handler teams without being properly trained or certified. In addition to being unqualified, they charge fees for doing searches on behalf of desperate people seeking answers about a missing loved one.

Reputable SAR dog and handler teams are always deployed by law enforcement agencies and always provide their services at no charge. (If cross country travel is required for a search, law enforcement may reimburse the handler for the expenses associated with it.)

“There also are individuals who do things to make themselves look good.

Some go so far as to do unethical things so they appear to always be successful [to make a find on every search]. We are not always successful. But sometimes not finding a body or evidence is as important to law enforcement as finding it would be,” Thorp says.

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She is owned and handled by Scott Jerie. In the case of a submerged drowning victim, human remains release a scent cone as their odor is dispersed while rising to the water’s surface. The scent may be further dispersed by wind and water currents at the surface. In order to find the location of a drowning victim, the SAR dog and handler

team quarter the water’s surface in a grid like pattern while inside a low-sided boat.

The dog sniffs the water’s surface with its head hanging over the side, better enabling it to pick up the scent. When the dog detects the odor at its greatest concentration, it indicates or alerts. The handler marks the location with GPS, and divers are sent in to retrieve the body.

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Not sure but I think it may happen. Are the two newly formed judges committees to be reshaped or re-oriented in the very near future--do not know but I would not be surprised if this is not to be entertained as well. Are there major Staff changes to be instituted to include more people with dog backgrounds than are presently working at AKC? Again I do not know but with the large number of basically non-dog individuals heading certain departments rumor and just rumor says this may be the case. Will keep you in on the secret as time develops--if it develops at all.

It would certainly appear that the dog charities that tug at the public heart strings and

that people feel compelled to support such as the North Shore Animal League, HSUS, PETA and the ASPCA are the very places where socalled charity executives have received the largest pay increases and/or salaries in their industries. One would think this kind of public revelation will lead people who donate to them to call to question how charitable funds for these organizations are being spent.

Charitable funds are intended to be used for charitable purposes--not for personal gain or personal benefit. These are charities not businesses and they have a different set of rules and governances, which is why more than ever there should be more transparency about donations and the way in which they are spent. There are those who worry that out-of-control salaries and pay raises bring the whole voluntary sector into disrepute.

Just look at Charity Navigator and read some of the reported salaries of the above named institutions and gag on that information for sure. Why in the UK alone the head of the RSPCA, which is under fire as much as our own ASPCA for the salary it pays, has been singled out as one of the biggest ethic violators in that country. A study into the practices of at least the four charities in the USA leads one to come to a conclusion that this is an objectionable culture practice that dismays voluntary workers and should discourage donors to them as well.

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What position if any do you think AKC should take in the growing illegal use of people saying a dog is a service dog when in all too many cases they are not?

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my dog as a service dog. My reaction was “what are you talking about?” I most certainly have never even entertained that idea. An Afghan as a service dog? The only thing an Afghan would serve is himself. So, my position now is that I think that SERVICE DOGS should be just that not show dogs posing as service dogs. I have spent huge amounts of money flying my dogs over the years not to mention the terrible mishandling my dogs have had to endure by the airlines. If something could be done to remedy that I would be forever grateful.

Judy Higgins Kasper Since the AKC is really not a policing agency I think it would be difficult for them to address it at all. However I think the Therapy Dog organizations need to address it as well as having a penalty for those caught abusing it.

(More documentation needed before boarding; not just a service dog jacket.) I can remember a Bouvier owner getting her dog to a working trial by dressing up as a low vision person, white cane and all to fly to a working trial in the late 1980’s. Appalling.

Andrew Mills Shame on the people who violate an important service for their own benefit. Unless we can change the law to require proof that the dog in question is a certified service dog, nothing can be done. Now all one has to do is go on-line,

buy the services dog kit with a vest, and you can walk on any plane no question asked. The only recourse is to report the violation to the ADA. See Enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act below: American with Disabilities Act Prohibitions: The ADA requires that the service dog be permitted to go where a disabled person is allowed to go. Moreover, the law states that a disabled person does not have to provide special identification regarding the use of the service dog, and it is illegal to request proof of the service dog’s training in order for the person to enter a location. State Laws: Most states have statutes that proscribe rights for disabled persons using service animals.

For instance, under Connecticut law, an animal is permitted on trains and other forms of public transportation and public places of accommodation. Moreover, some states have laws designed to punish anyone who interferes or deters a person’s use of a service animal. For instance, in Florida, it is a crime to interfere, injure or kill a service animal.

Enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act: In the event of a violation of the ADA, the Department of Justice handles the prosecution of these cases.

Once a violation is alleged and filed with the Department of Justice, there will be an investigation into the background and specific allegations. Thereafter, there might be a federal case filed against the party who violated the act. The consequences of liability for violations of the ADA can cost thousands, or millions, of dollars. Enforcement of State Laws: The enforcement of state laws usually falls upon a district attorney’s office.

In instances where an ADA violation is alleged to have occurred, the district attorney’s office will determine whether a criminal case should be filed. However, in instances where a state law violation might result in a non-criminal case, the disabled person using the service dog might be able to file a case in civil court.

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