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14 babbling / geir flyckt-pedersen 18

the lighter side of judging / michael faulkner

90 handlers directory 92 subscription rates 94 classified advertising

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question of the week / matthew h. stander

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brace yourself / andrew brace

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the british scene / geoff corish

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bests of the week

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ten questions asked of lesley boyes

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the kennel club in black and white / nick waters

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barn dogs / sharon pflaumer

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akc delegate and delegate committee agendum for the september 2012 meeting

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the dog show buzz on facebook/ robert paust

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off the leash / shaun coen

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a treasure trove of tibetans: tibetan terrier national/ karen sponable and susan carr

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rabies in china and india, seals of approvals and more / matthew h. stander

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the gossip column / eugene z. zaphiris

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click - waukesha kennel club / booth photography

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click - the way we were / eugene z. zaphiris

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august 17, 2012

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14 babbling / geir flyckt-pedersen 18

the lighter side of judging / michael faulkner

90 handlers directory 92 subscription rates 94 classified advertising

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question of the week / matthew h. stander

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brace yourself / andrew brace

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the british scene / geoff corish

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bests of the week

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ten questions asked of lesley boyes

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the kennel club in black and white / nick waters

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barn dogs / sharon pflaumer

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akc delegate and delegate committee agendum for the september 2012 meeting

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the dog show buzz on facebook/ robert paust

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off the leash / shaun coen

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a treasure trove of tibetans: tibetan terrier national/ karen sponable and susan carr

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rabies in china and india, seals of approvals and more / matthew h. stander

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the gossip column / eugene z. zaphiris

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click - waukesha kennel club / booth photography

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click - the way we were / eugene z. zaphiris

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letters to the editor

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ABA REJECTS BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION In a strongly worded statement the American Bar Association recently condemned any form of legislative breed specific legislation. In its statement this highly influential organization endorsed the theory that so many of us have spoken through the years ‘it’s the deed not the breed’ which must be analyzed and considered.

On August 6th of this year the organization went so far as to urge the repeal of any and all existing breed specific legislation. This is a major victory and significant stand insofar as all purebred dogs are concerned. AKC has steadfastly and with great resolution endorsed this kind of policy throughout the years whereas other foreign kennel clubs have been wishy-washy in many instances. The TKC particularly has caved in to public reaction while both the Dutch and Swedish Kennel Clubs along with many countries within the EU have encouraged laws that favor BSL. Hopefully the stand by the ABA will help reverse some of those attitudes.

REGISTRATION FACTS Printed in this week’s Letters to the Editor is a letter entitled Delegates Financial Statement sent to all Delegates through the New York Offices. A reading of this paper would indicate an upswing in purebred dog registrations over 2011 for the first seven months of 2012. In fact there has been a decrease in actual purebred registrations notwithstanding the increase in income under registrations as indicated in this letter. The probability is strong that this increase in incomeslight though it may be is due to the number of cross-bred dogs registered through this time period. There is nothing available as far as these pages have ascertained which lists the number of cross breeds actually registered per month but it is reported to us that the figure varies between 3 and 4,000 monthly. That’s fine and is both a good source of income and a policy with which these pages are in total agreement. But let’s not kid ourselves and think purebred dog registrations are going up-they may be holding steady with last year or just slightly decreasing but there is no upward spiral that’s for sure.

REGISTRATION FANCY Those in the UK today who are so adamant about making registrations for dogs a guarantee as to a puppy’s ability to live a long and healthy life are truly missing the point of what a dog registry is all about. They seem to think health tests by so-called Assured Breeders must be in place

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and that both the sire and dam for all litters must pass these tests prior to being registered. This appears to be a feeble attempt to stamp out the puppy farmer and/or the commercial breeder. Health tests are no doubt valuable and instructive but should they determine whether or not a dog is to be registered? While a health test certainly helps in selecting parents it is hardly the final word in deciding whether or not to register the get of a registered dam and sire.

HOW TO GET OUR MESSAGE ACROSS A recent Internet poll of potential dog owners indicated that a majority of people would rather adopt from a shelter than buy from a breeder. This is neither a new fact nor a surprising result considering the way in which the animal rights movements have conducted their highly financed and successful advertising campaigns to woo the general public to its viewpoints. The question is what are we going to do in the future to combat these campaigns and to win back over the support of John Q America. Right now there is little if any united messages coming across through either AKC and/or the Parent Clubs. If ever there was a time for AKC to act in this matter it is now. AKC must key its resources into a campaign to thwart and outdo the shelter organizations and its followers. What better place than at the National Dog Show in December in Florida to call a conference of all members of the Fancy-Delegates, Parent Clubs, the Press, Handlers and Exhibitors-- to discuss methods to counter the successes of these shelter organizations. Relying solely on traditional formats is not the way to win this battle. We must all act as one in an effort to get our message out about the values of owning and seeing to the welfare of the purebred dog lest through failure to act we totally lose our fight in winning back the support of the American public insofar as the purebred dog is concerned.

PET INSURANCE With some statistics indicating that fully 29% of today’s dog owners do not get another dog to replace one which has died due to the high cost of veterinary care, wouldn’t you think the concept of pet insurance would become a major factor in today’s economy? Indeed AKC’s own pet insurance plan seems to gain annually more and more acceptance as do other plans throughout the country. Yet there is little visible advertising for these products in the national media. Nonetheless close to 4% of all American cat and dog owners have some form of pet insurance. Ten years ago the figure was closer to 1% and this indicates an obvious increase in those now participating in these plans. This should be a major selling point for the concerned breeder throughout America insofar as getting the idea across to potential pet owners wherever they may be.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Well the storm cancelled shows of last September in the lovely North Branch Park in New Jersey have come through as promised with reduced entry fees this year. That’s a major factor as to why the Fancy throughout the nation should be supporting these shows. Congratulations to all concerned for having kept your word so precisely and on behalf of all exhibitors these pages for one thank you all.

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DOWN MEMORY LANE

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here are times when I take a step back and ask: How could I at an early age become so obsessed and interested, first in dogs and later showdogs???

It seems a little weird, but at the age of 7, on my way to school, I was attacked and bitten by a Wire Fox Terrier. Nothing serious, maybe the dog was just playing, but enough to shake me up a bit- and choose another route to school to avoid this monster.

To get over this, my parents were recommended to give me a dog! Which eventually happenedand became a decision they regretted for many, many years to come.

But thinking back, what a fantastic life this doggy life has beenand part of the fascination has been all the fantastic personalities on 2 as well as 4 legs I have met during these 57 or so years since it all began!

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Most of them had access to most of her home, which must have been tough for her husband, who did not share this interest: Particularly when he did his early morning exercises and in a very nasty way found out that all his wife’s pets were not necessarily housetrained!

Growing up on a large country estate, her mother bred Wire Fox Terriers (as most people of any standing that I know did or do!!) and was famous locally as she was riding -or rather standing on horseback through the town, on a regular basis, followed by a pack of her mothers Fox Terriers.

She was also a horse lover! She loved telling the story about one night in her late teens, she had been partying with a bunch of friends, so slept till late in the morning in the family’s town house in Oslo- when her bedroom door flew open and her father stormed in:”“What the heck have you done??” ”I don’t know, I don’t remember anything,” was Elisif’s reply! “Well then come to the window and tell me what this is all about?”

And outside, on their meticulously manicured lawn was this huge horse grazing and a milk cart was parked outside.

She still did not remember anything, but apparently she had felt sorry for the milk horse when she arrived home in the early morning, so she bought him and the still undelivered milk for an undisclosed sum of money! She never knew herself!

And she had reasons for regretting this purchase for a long time, as she made arrangement to have him boarded at a local stable. He was supposedly 9 when she bought him, but lived for another 20+ years, so it did become an expensive night out.

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When I started obedience with my very first mongrel, I came in contact with working dogs, so I was an avid GSD and Boxer fan for a few years. (I still am for that matter!)

I had seen a local black and tan, hairy monster being transformed into something quite different- and the owner told me she had been trimmed, Not clipped!! The hair pulled out. Sounded unbelievably cruel and painful.

So at the next meeting of the Junior section in our local dog club, we were asked if we had any special interests and I mentioned I would like to see how a dog was trimmed!

And that became a life-changing experience. I was introduced to this wonderful Airedale terrier breeder, Ann Mari Nagelgaard.

Swedish, married to a local consul and businessman, who took me under her wings. And as often as I could, I was sitting on a chair in her trimming room watching how this was done. After 2 years I was allowed to use the knife myself,

not on one of her Airedales, but on a Giant Schnauzer, which became the very first breed I won a group with nearly 50 years ago.

A litter was born just after I was starting “my apprenticeship”, she kept one of the puppies, made it my task to socialize and train this bitch, which later became a champion and we developed this very special relationship.

My parents would not allow an Airedale in the house, too big, which is why eventually my chosen breed became Wire Fox Terriersand as “Me”-as she was called- was not too friendly with some of the other dogs, she was placed in a “foster home”. And I cried my eyes out.

10 years later as a student, I revisited my old home town- and out running one evening I met this elderly gentleman with this very elderly Airedale, I thought I recognized the man- so went over and asked: Is that “Me” ??? And by hearing my voice, this old girl went totally berserk and the next half hour we were sitting in the grass crying together.

And she has a lot to account for- as she was the one who made me a terrier person.

The first dog I met that made a lasting impression on me, was of all breeds a Toy Poodle, by the name Ch Rothara Lord Jocelyn of Dicillo. Born in the late 50’s, really an undersized black Miniature, but measuring 34.5 centimeters- he was a toy.

His owner was one of my mentors, Elisif Thrana, a lovely lady, rather eccentric, from a wealthy tobacco and shipping family, who really loved her dogs. A fun lady full of spirit in every sense of the word and also a well known rally driver with her husband as co-driver.

The owner of some 25 + poodles (min & toy), a Min Pin, 4 Dachshunds plus a GSD and they all got room in her Morris Mini Estate for their daily exercise in the woods!

And she had them all under full control!

Then back to Lord Jocelyn.

Josh, as he was called, escorted his mistress to most of her lunches, dinners, shopping-or whatever else she was up to and he was never on a leash.

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BY Michael Faulkner

Lighter Side of Judging THE BOOK

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unday morning August 12, 2012 – Big Michael brings me a cup of hot coffee in a white porcelain mug...pilferage from the Mal Maison in Edinburgh. Murphy French, our French Bulldog, remains glued to my side, underneath the white down-filled duvet with only his two front paws and his tiny snout protruding. Big Michael, the good Christian boy he was raised to be, heads to St. John’s Episcopal for the late morning service and time with THE BOOK. I, on the other hand, along with Murphy French, choose to stay wrapped in the down duvet for morning worship with Charles Osgood and CBS Sunday Morning. Charles begins by providing an overview of the morning show: Shakespeare in the Park – Turns 50, Towering Ambitions, Dialing the Thermostat into the Digital Age, Typewriter Renaissance, and one, about a war hero’s experiences, that takes my immediate attention---Unbroken---THE BOOK by Author, Laura Hillenbrand. She spent seven years researching and writing Unbroken, a portrait of Olympic track star and World War II Hero, Louis Zamperini.

While on a search mission, mechanical difficulties caused Zamperini’s plane to crash into the ocean, 850 miles west of Oahu, killing eight of the eleven men aboard. Zamperini, along with two others aboard the plane, survived the crash itself. The men subsisted on captured rainwater and small fish eaten raw.

On day number thirty-three of the harrowing experience---floating at sea---one of the three men died, leaving Zamperini, along with pilot Russell Allen Phillips, to survive on the small raft in shark-infested waters for an additional two weeks before reaching land in the Marshall Islands. They were immediately captured by the Japanese and cruelly mistreated until the end of the war in 1945.

“Wow, Murphy, can you imagine floating at sea for almost two months and when you finally reach land you are captured and tortured to near death?” I ask as Murphy French slightly

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engages one of his brows in movement, signaling he heard my questions but cares not to reply.

I rise to the occasion. I shower. I exercise and feed Murphy French, eager to purchase and read THE BOOK, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, and thankful for not living in sharkinfested waters and physically tortured on some unknown island by the enemy.

Murphy French wanders in the dewcovered morning grass, stopping along the way to lift his leg on one of the many English Boxwoods in the garden. I watch, laughing as he mobilizes to the opposite side of the bush to complete the elimination process, in fear I might witness his precarious, private moment. He returns a minute later, joyfully jumping up and down, springing off my right leg while I check new e-mails on DROID. “You have nine new messages,” Droid informs. Having not read my e-mails for two days, I am a bit frustrated when DROID signals a connection failure, forcing a shut down. Murphy French and I move on to the first project of the day, organizing, cleaning and securing the kayaks on our vehicle for Big Michael’s and my afternoon on the Rappahannock River.

Now, for those of you who are geographically challenged, we live in Center Cross, VA, a small crossroads twelve miles south of Tappahannock on the Rappahannock. The river is one of the main reason we chose to move here, coupled with our three-hundred year old house and its location in relation to Washington DC, Richmond, and Williamsburg. It takes only thirty minutes by boat to the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and the width of the river, close to the house, is just shy of two miles in width.

I pack a small cooler filled with water, cold beer and ice along with suntan lotion, my baseball cap, DROID and a towel. Big Michael arrives home from his religious experience at 1:30 and the two of us drive to our local marina for the start of my personal

religious experience with nature aboard my kayak.

Once unloaded and in the water, Big Michael takes the lead. We head south maintaining a steady, comfortable pace for two out of shape, middle aged men. I am painfully aware while using my upper body to row that my marathon-runner body of ten years ago has faded slightly, giving way to bulges in areas once forbidden. However, I row shirtless with determination, pride, and exuberance, enjoying the warm sun on my back, the river breeze, the sweeping Bald Eagles and the occasional fish leaping out of the water.

I stop every so often to snap a picture of Big Michael with Droid and to take a sip of cold beer, which is securely stored in a small cup holder between my legs. “Can it get any better?” I ask myself.

Our journey is approximately two and one-half miles each way to our dear friends Dr. Lewis Wilkins (Dr. LW) and his lovely wife Ann Wilkins (AW) river house. Halfway, I stop rowing and snap another picture of Big Michael and the waterscape. I rest the oar horizontally across the canary yellow kayak to facilitate taking the desired photographs. I also check once again to see if I can access my nine new e-mail messages. “Are you in any hurry?” I loudly inquire down river.

“Nope – I am going to sit here a bit and enjoy the view. Let me know when you’re ready,” Big Michael announces while leaning back in his long blue river Kayak totally relaxed.

Droid successfully connects with cyberspace. Six of the nine messages are spam, two are from family and one is from the American Kennel Club marked as “Urgent Reply Requested”. I contemplate not opening the e-mail until we return home from our relaxing journey with nature and I fall to temptation. I tap the message link and open the e-mail.

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Charles Baris Well that is an interesting statistic indeed. As much as I loved my dogs over the years, my first and foremost confidant would be John Hart, my life long partner for 43 years. No question about that. Like the dogs he can keep a secret and tell me when I am going in the wrong direction. There would never have been the Barhar dogs without him.

CAROL GROSSMAN My pet (Lilly) is my partner.

alice bixler Thanks for asking. Not having a partner, my dogs are my confidants. However, in retrospect, I always thought my Beardies were more intelligent than my ex-husband anyway.

Mike Buckley Very interesting. My first confidant is my wife, Nance. We leave next Wednesday for The Fox Terrier Expo in England. I shall ask my UK friends who they confide in, their dogs or their partners.

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Kathy Beliew Well that really depends who I’m with at the moment of realization. If I’m with one of my dogs, surely I’ll tell them first.

However, I don’t think they give a hoot. If I expect a response it will certainly be George, my best friend and soul mate.

Needless to say he doesn’t always have the response I want or need. Whereas the dogs are always receptive in a positive manner with anything I do.

Hmmmmm…….

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A recent survey in the UK reveals that 59 per cent of people in the UK who own dogs confide in their pets before they speak to their partners about something which excites or worries them! Who is your first confidant, your pet or your partner?

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Jan Dykema Well since I am a SWF (here is the “urban dictionary” meaning for this acronym. Single White Female, an abbreviation often used in personal ads as in, SWF, age 43, looking for long walks on the beach and a place for my 73 cats to live.) just replace cats with dogs and “adjust” the age and you have my life in a nutshell! Dogs first, last and always. They listen, don’t complain and never ask me to pick up their dry cleaning!

Barbara Lounsbury My husband, Charlie. (I have to say that…he reads Dog News!)

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Multiple All Breed Best In Show Winner National Specialty Best of Breed Winner Pictured with Judge Mrs. Karen Wilson American, Finnish, Estonian, Russian International Champion Of Skyeline Captain Hook Owned by Victor Malzoni, Jr. Hampton Court bred by Kirsi Sainio Helsinki, Finland Handled By Larry Cornelius Marcelo Veras 24 Dog News

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BY ANDREW BRACE

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t was with pleasure I accepted the invitation to judge at the four shows that make up the Steel Valley Cluster in Ohio, a part of the US I had not judged in before. It fell in a pretty hectic schedule as I had been in Croatia for a week for the four summer night shows in Split (where Ron Menaker was the only American on the panel this year), so had flown into London Gatwick on Tuesday morning, collected my car, driven up to London Heathrow, overnighted at an airport hotel and flew out to Detroit and on to Cleveland on Wednesday, getting in just half an hour later than planned where Peter Green and Beth Sweigart collected me and drove me to the comfortable Holiday Inn Express at Youngstown.

Once settled in I called my mother to let her know I was safe and sound (even at my age it is expected!) and when she asked me where exactly I was revealed the fact that Grandpa Brace’s younger brother had emigrated to Youngstown many years ago. Unfortunately the Holiday Inn didn’t have a residential phone book so I never did get round to tracking down any distant cousins that may exist ... but maybe another time.

Friends had warned me that these shows at Canfield could be “as hot as hell” and they weren’t kidding ... well, for the first three days anyhow ... and the Fairgrounds venue was indeed impressive, though it was easy to understand why golf buggies are an essential for handlers at these shows as the rings are spread over a considerable area.

It never ceases to amaze me when judging in the US how hard the pro handlers work, and how with the aid of trusted assistants they manage to make almost every ring to show their clients’ dogs. When on that subject, I wonder if the diligent handlers ever stop to think about handler changes from a judge’s point of view. I understand that their clients pay them to go in the ring with their dogs, and that sometimes a clash prevents it so they will send dogs in

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with assistants, who usually ask if they can stay at the end of the line awaiting the engaged handler. However, from the judge’s perspective, it can be very irritating to have judged a dog that is being handled by an assistant that is clearly the best in the ring, so mentally you have already made the decision, only to have a well-known handler appear to take over the dog at the last minute. Obviously the dog still has to win, but it bothers me that to many watching ringside the reason for the dog winning is the face that has just gone on it. Or am I just being cynical?

Certainly I appreciate the original handler staying with a dog rather than allowing this situation to develop.

In high temperatures every conceivable aid is used to keep the dogs comfortable with chilling coats and blankets - and ice being applied to every orifice. This is something we seldom see at home where ... especially this year ... the biggest concern of most handlers is how to keep their charges dry!

The people who were involved with running the four shows – Fort Steuben, Columbiana County, Beaver County and the exotically named Mahoning-Shenango kennel clubs – could not have been more hospitable and welcoming.

Without exception they were charming people who seemed to value their judges and catered for their every need.

As far as my assignments were concerned I had four full days and got to judge some wonderful dogs. Some breeds, as everywhere, were stronger than others and it was good to see some dogs in the flesh that previously I had only seen in pictures. The Dalmatian dog I had so admired when watching the Westminster video coverage certainly impressed me enormously and although I never got to judge her, the Dobermann bitch that notched up a similar win made an equal impact. Although I watched him win the memorable AKC show in December this was the first time I had judged London the Standard Poodle. He won the breed but if I was a gambling man I would wager that his baby daughter who won BOS under me will end up even better; what a fabulous outline she has. It was interesting to meet Sue Kite and Jeff Gillespie after Dalmatian judging – they had won BOS and BOW. Hitherto I only knew them by name because of the top class Basenjis they have sent to the UK and which have won so well under me. It came

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BY GEOFF CORISH

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British Scene

Well you often read about, in this column, about the UK’s unpredictable weather.

This year started off really well and we had two weeks of glorious sunshine, great we thought and then some idiot at the environment agency mentioned a drought down south and a hose pipe ban! From then on it rained and it rained and it rained making it the wettest year since records began.The West of England Ladies Kennel

Society, or as we call it here, WELKS. It might be easier if you ask Chris and Woody Wornall just what it was like. They were here collecting their Cavaliers, they were lucky and they were in the heated best in show hall, the other side of the showground from the permanent cattle bays. They didn’t even move out of that hall and l only knew they had been there when it was too late, and THEY are friends!!!

But pay he will, no mistaking that. But joking aside it was pretty awful, heavy rain and the cold was unbearable at times. This showground close to the Cotswold’s is glorious on a good day with the beautiful Malvern Hills as a backdrop, a better site would be hard find, though sadly not for this show it wasn’t!!

Best in show was the black Toy Poodle Ch Vanitonia You’ll See. In reserve was the highest placing for the yellow Labrador from the USA Ch/Am/Can Ch Salty Dog of Tampa Bay (Am Ch Aquarius Centercourt Delight ex Belquest Splash of Covergirl) owned by Linda Hess and handled by Labrador breeder Anthony Allan. The Irish Terrier also from the USA also won his group , Ch/Am Ch Fleet St Fenway Fan had a great career in the US with RC Carusi, now handled in the Uk by John Averis and owned

by Tony Barker. Other group winners were the well known PBGV Ch Soletrader Peek A Boo, Sara Jacksons Maltese Ch Benatone Gold Boots. Neil Allan and Robert Harlow’s Australian Shepherd Allmark Fifth Avenue (sired by Am Ch Dazzles Bill A Bong) and the

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young Doberman, Supeta’s Secret Wizard at Dronski.

With that show out of the way we hoped the weather would improve for the Scottish Kennel Club ch show held close to Edinburgh Airport, sadly it didn’t. The rain seemed to have followed everyone up there plus the fact that it was pretty chilly too. We had a first time best in show judge, Robin Newhouse, who is partner in the well known Annecy Samoyed kennel. His choice was the well known Pointer Show Ch Kiswali Martin at Kanix. There is quite a story attached to this dog. His owner, Sigurd Wilberg, a Norwegian now resident in the UK for many years, was out in New Zealand judging.

His breeds are boxer, Bouviers and Mini wire Dachs, and so had no idea of owning a Pointer. But when he saw NZ Grand Ch Chesterhope Lets be Serious, he was so enamored that he managed to persuade his owner to allow him to come to the UK for a while. Joanne Blackburn Bennett is a highly successful Mini wire Dachs breeder, also has dogs with Sigurd, and she has handled him since his arrival, with great success winning groups and BIS. He is now home in New Zealand and has left quite a legacy.

And ‘Martin’ is amongst his progeny, he was originally owned by Joanne and Sigurd but now owned

by Joanne’s daughter, Heather. He has won a total of 24 challenge certificates and a group first. His pedigree is an interesting one as it combines British, New Zealand, Australian and American lines: his sire and his dam’s sire are both the result of A.I matings to American males. Ch Bee Serious Lord Jim and Brookstor Robert frost respectively.

It was quite a line-up of top dogs to win best in show as close on his heels in reserve was the top PBGV and very consistent winner Ch Soletrader Peek a Boo. Other group winners were toy Poodle Ch Vanitonia You’ll See, Scottish terrier Ch Stuane Florette, B/T Smooth Griffon Ch Beauview Brave As A Blizzard. A new Puli to top honors Cordante Black Masquerade and Newfoundland Ch Hanningfield Touch of Magic.

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AUGUST 17, 2012

Kennel Club of Freeborn County, MN - I & II Kuvasz GCh. Szumeria Wildwood Silver Six Pence Judge Mr. Houston Clark Judge Mrs. Houston Clark Owners Mercedes Vila, Lynn Brady, Connie Townsend, and Claudia Muir Handler Diana Wilson Nisqually Kennel Club I & II Wire Fox Terrier GCh. Afterall Painting the Sky Judge Miss Dorothy M. Macdonald Judge Dr. Ronald Spritzer Owners Victor Malzoni Jr., Torie Steele, Mary & Scott Olund, Diane Ryan Handler Gabriel Rangel Lorain County Kennel Club - Saturday Pug GCh. Hill Country’s Tag I’m It Judge Mrs. Judy English Murray Owner Carolyn Koch Handler Barry Clothier Bennington County Kennel Club Harrier GCh. Downhome HiTech Innovator Judge Mr. Paul Odenkirchen Owner Joe Sanchez Handler Susie Olivera James River Kennel Club English Springer Spaniel GCh. Wynmoor Champagne Supernova Judge Mr. Jon Cole Owners Celie Florence, Beth Fink, Dr. Erin Kerfoot, Dr. Ken Goodhue-McWilliams and Delores Streng Handler Robin Novack Penn Ridge Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog GCh. Babheim’s Captain Crunch Judge Mr. Robert Fetter Owners J. and J. Moses, M. Deschamps, S. Moses, C. Navarro, D. Stern Handler James Moses

Bests Week of the

Glens Fall Kennel Club - Thursday Doberman Pinscher Ch. D’s Remember When Judge Dr. Thomas M. Davies Owners Dr. Anthony & Mrs. Sheila DiNardo Handler Gwen DeMilta Cudahy Kennel Club - Friday Greater Racine Kennel Club - Sunday Doberman Pinscher GCh. Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici Judge Mrs. Katie Gammill Judge Mrs. Sue-Ellyn Rempel Owners Dick & Suzy Lundy, Jocelyn & Kevin Mullins Handler Jocelyn Mullins Lorain County Kennel Club - Sunday Cardigan Welsh Corgi GCh. Riverside Telltail Coco Posh Judge Mr. Ronald E. Hilliard Owners Dina Planche, Deb Shindle, Julie Divens Handler Lois DeMers Arkansas Kennel Club - Saturday Bichon Frise GCh. Glenleigh Gangs N’ Roses Judge Mrs. Doris Elaine Werdermann Owners Renee D. Lauer, Lorrie L. Carlton, Lawrence Letsche, VMD, Sophie Bernard Handler Ellen Akers Perry American Water Spaniel Club National Specialty GCh. Waterway Game CRK Hot Diggity Judge Dr. Dana Smith Massey Owners Linda & Jon Hattrem, Mr. & Mrs. John Rose, Pamela Boyer Handler Linda Hattrem

To report an AKC All Breed Best In Show or National Specialty Win Call, Fax or Email before 12:00 Noon Tuesday. Fax: 212 675-5994 • Phone: 212 462-9588• Email: Dognews@harris-pub.com

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Grand Ch. VetSet Blues Skies Zenyatta We are very pleased with our young girl and most appreciative of the judges finding her worthy for group placings.

Group First - Mrs. Paula Hartinger Group First - Mr. Fredrick Stephens Group First - Mr. Charles Trotter Group Second - Mr. Bradley Jenkins

Breeders/Owners Blue Skies - Patty Moulthrop VetSet - Dr. Elly Holowaychuk

Group Fourth - Ms. Cecilia Ringstrom Group Fourth - Ms. Christine Salyers Anderson Group Fourth - Mr. Richard Beauchamp

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Questions

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

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

What is your greatest extravagance? my grandchildren.

Born: epsom, england.

What do you dislike most about your appearance? my “crackley face”, LOL.

Reside: grass valley, ca.

Married: to eddie boyes.

10 What dog person would you like to see on ‘Dancing With The Stars’?

Lets see, where do i begin...chuck winslow, andrew peter peel, nancy martin, peter atkinson, terry miller.

If you were to have a tattoo, what would it be of? wouldn’t get one!

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you? my griffs, ‘50 shades of grey,’ photos of my family.

When and where are you the happiest? the mad hatter’s tea party in disneyland.

Other people think I am? a bitch.

What would be your last request? make sure my husband knows how i appreciated his taking such care of me.

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IN BLACK & WHITE

The Buchanan’s Black and White whisky motif is one of the world’s oldest and most famous trademarks with a whole industry of merchandise that has helped to promote it. For the dedicated researcher writing a whole book on the subject would be possible.

BY NICK WATERS

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he favourite tipple of such celebrities as Dean Martin and Cary Grant, Marcello Mastroianna drank it in the film, La Dolce Vita, and it featured in the film, Dolores Claiborne, Black and White is still a universal favourite but is currently only available outside the UK where it is one of the most popular brands in some countries.

James Buchanan began his whisky career in 1879 as a London agent but it was not long before he ventured out on his own. His Buchanan Blend became relied upon for its consistency and quality and marketed in its black bottle with a white label customers simply referred to it as ‘that black and white whisky’.

Before the name of the blend was officially changed to Black and White another name was introduced - Buchanan’s House of Commons Scotch Whisky – for Buchanan was contracted to supply the House of Commons with whisky. Could the members claim whisky against expenses?

Buchanan was an ardent animal lover and one story goes that he was returning from a dog show in the closing years of the 19th century when he conceived the idea for the now famous trademark.

The early dogs were a black and a white Scottish Terrier, or probably more accurately a black and a white terrier of Scottish origin. As the years went on and the Scottie and Westie became established breeds with their own defining characteristics, these two breeds became the motif we all now know and which is still used today.

The two did not have it all their own way in the early years for there were other black and white themes, among them black and white

Greyhounds, a Landseer Newfoundland with a small black and white terrier, a white Bull Terrier and black rat, Belted Galloway cattle.

The brand no doubt helped to popularise the two breeds and Black and White is the title of the current exhibition at the Kennel Club Art Gallery in London featuring the Scottie and Westie in art. Not surprisingly there is also a selection from the host of B & W advertising merchandise that was available for collectors, distributors, public houses and any other outlet where the famous brand was available. Also included in the exhibition are prints from paintings by Maud Earl used in Black and White advertising campaigns.

Maul Earl is arguably the most popular and highly regarded artist within the pure-bred dog world and one of the highlights in the exhibition is her oil on canvas which she completed in 1932 of Ch. & Am. Ch. Heather Essential. Born in 1929, he was owned

by Robert Chapman of the famous Heather Kennels and won four CCs before he was exported to America where he also won his title. His sire was Ch. Heather Necessity, the first terrier to win Best in Show at Crufts, which he did in 1929.

Among other featured artists are Arthur Wardle with a brace of Scotties; Reuben Ward Binks with the CC winning Westie, Dunollie Laird, and seven of Mrs. May Pacey’s Wolvey champion Westies; Henry Crowther and the Scottie Ch. Laurieston Larkspur; Marguerite Kirmse, a Scottie lover whose etchings capture the character of the breed, and contemporary artist including John Silver and Barbara Hands, who is synonymous with Westies as a breeder as well as an artist.

From the world beyond the show-ring is S. Ripley’s portrait of Mrs. F.T.K. Woodworth’s Scottie Piper of Penroath who, along with his kennel mates, starred in the 1930s film, His Apologies, Rudyard Kipling’s first film.

Ceramics include the Crown Devon head of one of the most famous of all Scotties, Ch. Heather Realisation; the Royal Worcester model of the Westie Mack by Aileen Ellis, made especially for the American market; Konrad Schmid’s models of the two breeds for Nymphenburg; the Goebel model of a black and a wheaten Scottie and the Royal Doulton plate that is in most Scottie collections.

One of the highlights from a host of ephemera that ranges from table lamps and cushions to cuff-links and medals is a photograph of the artist Marguerite Kirmse surrounded by her Scotties.

An interesting and comprehensive exhibition that charts the transition of these two breeds from long-backed, athletic vermin killers, to compact, smart show dogs. It runs until the 16th November in the Kennel Club Art Gallery, Clarges Street, just off Piccadilly in London.

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Barn Hunt

BY SHARON PFLAUMER

Is there a working “ratter” disguised as a sleeping fur ball on your sofa? Find out with Barn Hunt, a new performance event.

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he purpose of Barn Hunt is to demonstrate a dog’s vermin hunting ability by finding and marking the location of rats in a “barn-like” setting.

Specifically, a dog is timed while it searches for rats hidden in a maze of straw or hay bales configured in such a way as to create climbing and tunneling obstacles in its path. The handler must indicate when his dog finds and marks the prey. The handler may speak to his dog throughout the competition and encourage it to search the course.

The event is based on the work of “rat catchers,” who traveled the countryside with their dogs historically. Farmers hired them to rid their barns of vermin in order to preserve food grains. In recent years, Barn Hunts based on this premise were held informally along with Earthdog events. The rules for the former, which were held for fun, depended upon the organization holding the event.

While rat catchers often used breeds like Jack or Parson Russell Terriers, they also used other breeds like Airedales, Standard Schnauzers, etc. and mixed breeds, which were too large to “go-to-ground” or pursue prey in an underground tunnel.

“Until the founding of the Barn Hunt Association, LLC [BHA], there was no officially licensed method to test the speed, agility and surefootedness of breeds too large to pursue quarry underground in a way that reflected their traditional role as working dogs,” says Robin Nuttall, who founded BHA in 2012. Since 1981, she put advanced level titles on her Doberman and Miniature Pinschers in conformation, obedience, rally, agility, dock diving, lure coursing, tracking, nosework, etc.

As yet, Barn Hunt is not a sanctioned event. However, the BHA is in its final testing phase of the sport and actively holding fun tests across the country in order to fine tune its rules. BHA plans to launch the event for sanctioning early in 2013.

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ARCh, USJ, URO2, BJF O’er the Hills N’ Far Away, RE, OA, NAJ (Cala), a Doberman Pinscher owned by Robin Nuttall, searches the straw for scent.

Ch BonniDune Chainfire at Savitar PT (Sugar), a Border Collie owned

by Carol Clark, searches the course and successfully finds the rats.

SunFire Sews A Husqvarna (Dar), a Vallhund owned

by Judith Walker, is nose deep in her search.

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American Kennel Club delegates AND DELeGATE COMMITTEE meeting agendUM ED. NOTE: In continuing our efforts to keep the general Fancy aware of the inner workings of the AKC the following is the Delegate Meeting and the Delegate Committee Member Agendum for the September 2012 Meeting. You may wish to confer with your Club’s Delegate and find out where they stand on the proposals to be both “Read” and/ or Voted upon at that meeting.

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News, good and bad, travels very fast these days, especially with the world of Facebook.

But not everyone is interested in being a member of this social community or has an interest in the Internet world. So I decided to hit upon a few recent threads that have hit the discussions on Facebook.

Sometimes, posts on Facebook are just nothing but mindless crap! For example, “I woke up, made a cup of coffee, and I am craving some pancakes. Wait I have no eggs! I will be back, going to the store to get eggs.”

“Hi! Back from the store with eggs, now I can make breakfast!”

That is what you sometimes have to read on FB. But,not always.

I think every breed has a FB page, offering any kind of information or discussion you may want to participate in.

Afghan Hound Academy This is one of my favorite pages to read. As a past owner, handler and judge of Afghan Hounds, this page is always full of great discussion and information for all.

There are over 1400 members on the list, offering a huge base for the exchange of information.

Many old pictures that are posted show dogs that bring up old memories. They also bring new admirations for the dogs of our past. These pictures have become very important in this fast paced world. So many new people do need to know their breed’s history, and that happens at home, by reading books or the Internet. It is not only those multiple BIS winners, but those that have made their mark in the whelping box or that have helped in improving the breed. Many of these dogs would never be seen or acknowledged from this country or more likely from foreign countries without the open free pages offered on this list.

One of the administrators is Anna Stromberg. She always provides the list with interesting questions and a longtime knowledge to contribute in the conversation.

For those that may be shy or maybe leave a show early to do other things, they do have a chance to expand their minds and thoughts, by reading the

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contributions of the long time people who are dedicated to this breed.

One of the most influential people of the breed that is always offering his many years of experience in the breed to all that are members of the list, is Michael Canalizo. His knowledge and experience should be listened to by many of the new people getting interested in Afghan hounds.

A recent post, by Anna, was a question about the change in structural or temperamental changes you have seen in the past 30 years. She started the thread with saying that the dogs and bitches, in her opinion, have gotten and stayed bigger.

Many agreed with her statement, adding that many years ago a 25” bitch would have thought to be big and today on the small size. Some people thought a DQ in size would help.

Temperaments are mentioned, all for the better, and the amount of coat. A well known person did also comment on the trend in top lines. She stated that in her eye, they are becoming more like gundogs, with a sloping top line.

But, go to this thread and read the contributions and fill

your head with information. Or most importantly ask those questions you have been waiting to ask. You may not be ringside but you´re in front of the fastest conversations on earth and the world is there to join in.

It was posted by Anna at 7:45 pm eastern time and a day later it had over 186 comments and more still coming in.

If this is the way of the world then, embrace it and use it to benefit yourself, by reading and taking part in the threads posted on FB. Posted last weekend!

“Question: Are the Laws different for Cops that leave their K-9 Partners in a NON RUNNING PATROL with NO A/C, while they’re in the Convenience Store than for a Regular Tax Paying Citizen, that does the same DUMB ASS THING? Aren’t they Cops Too? Tried to let them out, but the Doors are LOCKED.” Who do you call on this? It was well over 100 degrees that day, I know my neighbor was the one who posted it. Has any one else noticed this with their local police?

This summer has been brutal for man and beast, but we always find a way to cool off. We all need to help the species of the world that we love and give the attention they also need to survive.

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o I guess no one likes the tethering bill,” a feisty voice dripping with sarcasm oozed out of the other end of my phone Monday morning.

To my surprise, it was Rep. Cheryl Coakley-Rivera (D) of Massachusetts, calling me on speakerphone while she was driving to talk about SB 2192. If this is how Rep. Coakley-Rivera approaches her job and engages her constituents on all the issues, the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are very lucky. She couldn’t have been more cordial or “dog-friendly,” and was genuinely interested in hearing about what if anything could be done to improve SB 2192. She was also extremely helpful in presenting her side of the legislative battle. In last week’s issue, I took her and Rep. Denise Andrews (neither of which replied before we went to press) to task for inserting two amendments into the bill that many dog owners and advocacy groups including the Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners found fault with, one regarding the tethering of dogs and the other requiring dog enclosures to be 100 square feet, which would render the standard 12’-by-6’ foot enclosure illegal.

“You made a good point about taking the size of the dog into consideration,” said Rep. Coakley-Rivera. “Other people were concerned with that as well.”

Yet, surprisingly, Rep. Coakley-Rivera said she only received one other phone call in opposition to SB 2192, from a dog owner involved with Bullmastiff Rescue, Lois Heaphy. As a result of that call, Ms. Heaphy will be meeting with Rep. Coakley-Rivera, along with Virginia Rowland, President of Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners, on August 22 on 11 A.M. “We want people to get involved in the legislative process,” CoakleyRivera said.

When I expressed concerns over how the 100 square feet enclosure regulations would affect responsible breeders, owners and handlers, and dog show fanciers that would not be able to use standard enclosures at show sites such as Springfield or in their backyards throughout the state of Massachusetts, Coakley-Rivera said,“I hear that. I am all for the humane treatment of dogs. Breeders love their dogs and know their dogs. Commercial breeders are exempt from the enclosure requirements. But I need to think statewide not just about one segment of the population, not that we want to harm them. ” Owners of sled dogs are also concerned with the amendment that contains the following new tethering regulations, “No person owning or keeping a dog shall chain or tether a dog to a stationary object including but not limited to any structure, dog house, pole or tree for longer than 24 consecutive hours.” As Ms. Rowland observed, “The way it is worded, if you take your dog off the tether for one minute out of 24 hours, you are not in violation because the dog has not been tethered for ‘longer than 24 consecutive hours.’”

Coakley-Rivera explained, “I wanted eight hours but I had to compromise. I tried twelve hours. I said, ‘what about people who were working all day or mushing dogs?’ and I couldn’t get it.We agreed on 24 hours. I understand your point about taking the dog off the leash for a few seconds but the [former] animal control laws had no teeth. I represent the poorest community in the Commonwealth. A lot of people abuse dogs. There are people who tie their dogs out for days on end. Some

of them are used as fighting dogs. Animal control officers were seeing dogs tied out literally for months, some tied up with logging chains, and chains with spikes and they could do nothing. And the length of chain could be three inches. We needed a law on the books so animal control could knock on the door and give them a warning and educate them about the proper treatment of dogs. [The amendment] was geared for Animal Control Officers to educate dog owners and to enhance the humane treatment of dogs. We need to protect dogs and educate the public and work from there and in my opinion this helps save dogs. We need to work towards something instead of nothing.”

There was much public support for the tethering amendment, including the backing of the organization Dogs Deserve Better, and some people went to such lengths as chaining themselves to the State House and brandishing photos of dogs in chains. Though Rep. Coakley-Rivera said some of these antics were “extreme in a sense” she understands why some people are moved to take such actions.

Not only is she the owner of multiple dogs, but she explained, “I am a dog rescuer.

Dogs are what I do. I rescue them, I rescue them for other people, I find owners for dogs. I love them. They’re kind of my life.”

One of her three dogs is a golden retriever mix that she suspects was once used as pit bull bait for a dogfighting ring.

Her mother also owns three dogs, though her mother claims that those really belong to her daughter also. Rep. Coakley-Rivera not only wants better lives for dogs, she wants better laws for dogs and dog owners and welcomes the insight and advice from those with expertise in the area.

“I’m just a dog owner. I don’t breed dogs so there are things that I don’t think of,” she said. “That’s why we’re going to meet.”

Heaphy said of Coakley-Rivera, “She loves dogs. To have an advocate like her in the House of Representatives and to be able to meet with her to make sure she has the proper wording [in the bills] is a real coup on both ends.”

In regards to the positive aspects of the bill, Heaphy said, “Not having any breed specific legislation is a real plus. It’s great for dog owners whose homeowner’s insurance is not renewed because of the breed they own.” But Heaphy contends that two amendments were “snuck in” at the last minute, adding, “It’s so disappointing to the people who spent the last six or eight years trying to get it worded property. To say that they’ll fix it in the next legislative session, it’s taken five legislative sessions to get it through.

Legislators aren’t going to want to see this again.”

Coakley-Rivera wants to dispel the misconception that the amendments

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were an eleventh hour addition.“I don’t know where they’re getting this last minute thing. I take offense to that. That’s a lie. Call me and let me know where they got that information.

No one approached me on this bill.”

Of the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Massachusetts Federation of Dog Clubs and Responsible Dog Owners, Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, Coakley-Rivera said,“None of those organizations talked to me about this bill at all. I hope in the future they will consider me. I’ve been a State Rep. for fourteen years and I’ve never talked to these people.” She has, however, spoken with the MSPCA, of which she said, “The MSPCA gave me an award for sponsoring the most bills on behalf of animals.”

She explained how the amendments came about. “The Speaker decides on any bills to take on before the end of the session [July 31]. The day before the actual bill was heard in House the Speaker brings me up and says, ‘We’re going to do the animal control bill. You have until tomorrow to file amendments.’ I’m kind of the ‘animal leader’ in the House and was also a co-sponsor of the bill. You don’t want to make it look like you’re trying to pull a fast one. I go back and do the amendments. They were on the books for twenty-four hours. The tethering bill had a whole hearing on it. It had public input and a hearing months before. It wasn’t a last minute thing. It wasn’t like they didn’t have a chance to speak on it. The enclosure requirement was part of it, too. Keep in mind the Governor signed it. Forty Senators and one hundred sixty Representatives and the Governor had no problem with the language. Two hundred members decided this is good language and deserved to be in this bill.”

Coakley-Rivera further defended her opinions and offered some criticism of her critics, too. “They know damn well there are animals suffering because of their enclosure.

Some of these breeders out there call themselves breeders but they’re puppy mills. It’s about them making money. [SB 2192] is a good bill about the animals, not about people making money off the animals.”

All parties are looking forward to the August 22nd meeting, which is a fine example of how the democratic and legislative process should work in this country, with constituents working with legislators to shape the best laws for all. It serves as a reminder that concerned dog owners must be aware of the laws being considered in their locales and that they can have significant input in crafting legislation that promotes responsible ownership and protects both their rights as owners and the dogs themselves. Sometimes a single phone call can result in a meeting with a State Representative. Hopefully the meeting will lead to making a strong bill even better.

“We’ll work on it,” Coakley-Rivera said.

“I’m not expecting everybody to love everything about every bill. Laws and bills are always a work in progress.” And if they need fixing, she vowed, “We’ll file again.”

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was suddenly missing. He was the ultimate show-off- and if he noticed anybody looking at him, he took his pose as a statue, and every time that was how she found him! And as long as there was anyone looking, he just did not move!

Josh was one of the dogs that I don’t think anybody would ever consider to present in anything but proper lion clip, anything else was below his dignity! And he believed he looked special till the day he died.

Josh sired a number of champions both in Norway and Sweden, but he was not the ordinary stud dog.

He defied the theory that the number of puppies in a litter is up to the bitch. Josh was famous for his “foreplay”. He would never mate a bitch without performing this “love dance”. They all had puppies and he did have an active sex life as this was in the heydays of Poodle popularity. He sired 105 litters, 525 puppies, 5 in each litter!!

Explain that if you can!!!

In the late 70’s, still living in Sweden, we visited The Three Counties Show at Malvern in England.

For some obscure reason both my wife and I have always had an interest in Sighthounds, Greyhounds in particular. I became “hooked” on this breed the first time I set eyes on a dog named Ch Treetops Rising Pheasant in the early sixties.(I believe you can still find his name in a large % of current pedigrees)- so we always kept an eye on the Greyhound ring whenever we could.

On this special occasion, the one and only Ralph Parsons of the Famous RP Greyhounds (also Rising Pheasants breeder), showed an 8 months puppy named Rebukys Poth!

An absolutely stunning dark brindle puppy with the most gorgeous head and neck.

We followed his career with interest, he became a Champion and all of a sudden we heard he had been sold to Norway.

To make a long story short, he did not fit into his new environ-

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ment, so we got the chance to buy him. Although he was still a lovely dog, he had not become the superstar we had forecast, but he certainly influenced our life for many years to come.

“Judge” was his pet name – and anyone visiting us during his reign will remember him for a variety of reasons.

He was kind, friendly and loved people, with one exception: ME! For my wife he probably became the most important dog in her life and he adored her and would do anything she asked of him.

When we got him, Ralph Parsons warned us: Be careful when he is around your son. Eric was then 3 years old, but they developed a great relationship and Judge slept on his bed!

Whenever I asked him to do something, he responded with a stare and a subdued growl. At times he did what I begged him to do, but always with this look of defiance as if he said: “I was going to do this anyway!!!”

I hate to admit it, but if he refused to leave the car- or even the sofa (which was out of bounds for him) I had to use a Lasso!!

For some reason our relationship never really improved, but I was still very sad when he passed- and his influence on our lives was significant as without him all those Hubbestad Greyhound Champions would most likely never have materialized.

So whether you believe in fate or not- maybe things happen for a reason?

But back to Ralph Parsons.

We became good friends, he and his lovely wife Barbara visited us in Sweden and after our move to the UK we spent a lot of time together, mainly at shows as they lived where I considered was close to The End of the World- in Cornwall.

Ralph knew so much Greyhound history and I could listen to him forever. Sadly most of these stories and his wealth of knowledge died with him- and it is just another example where I wish he had written his memoirsor at least that I had been able to tape our conversations.

As you probably know, most Greyhounds have large litters, but probably due to the surplus of retired or rescue ex-racers, there was hardly a market for pet puppies. So he, as most Greyhound breeders, was forced to reduce the number of puppies to 6-7.

I think a heartbreaking necessity.

But Ralph would never, for reasons unbeknownst to me, kill a spider! He was a postman but also had a little shop where he worked as a cobbler/shoemaker. The entire shop window was totally covered in the most beautiful cobweb! He would not interfere in their lives. Probably due to some kind of superstition, but I will never find out!

I could probably write a book about all those wonderful- and in a few cases not so wonderful- people who have influenced me in different, but useful, ways during my lifetime. Most of them no longer with us and I think they deserve to be remembered. But I would probably be the only one reading it!!

Over the years it has been interesting to observe that so many people we meet in the ring, and believe we know fairly well, when you “scrape the surface” and take a closer look into their lives, background and history, it becomes evident that this is definitely not a uniform or boring group of people!!

And that’s probably another ingredient that makes our little dog world even more interesting and so great to be part of!

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A Treasure Trove of Tibetans The Tibetan Terrier Club of America National Specialty

By Karen Sponable & Susan Carr Artwork by Sheryl Getman Photography by Robert Kreis

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he Hilton Frontenac Hotel in St. Louis was the welcoming venue for the 35th Annual Tibetan Terrier Club of America National Specialty. The food was delicious and the hotel staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Laurel MacMinn, as Show Chairperson, selected a beautiful venue. Everyone was pleased with the accommodation and with her planning.

The show was dedicated to the memory of Ms. Anne Keleman, of Ti Song Tibetan Terriers.

The week was filled with activities for those of all interests. All the committees did work above and beyond the call of duty.

The week began with a Board Meeting, and this year it was followed by a Welcome Reception in the Atrium where everyone could catch up with old friends and make some new friends.

Day Two was Breeder Education Day. Katie Gammill presented a seminar about form and function and Dr. G.G. Keller from OFA discussed hip dysplasia, patella luxation and the cardio exam. The day’s seminars were followed by both CERF and BAER clinics.

Tuesday evening was the Invitational Evening of Champions Competition.

Our judges were Gary Doerge, Brenda

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Lee Combs and Jo Pollack. Everyone was dressed in their finest and the dogs were beautiful! After hors d’oeuvres and dinner the winners were announced. GCH Rilee’s Stellar Performance (Owner Nikkie Kinziger) was the Top 20 winner and GCH Rilee’s Diamonds Are Forever (Owners Brenda Algar & Nikkie Kinziger) won the People’s Choice Award.

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ednesday began with our Rally and Obedience events wherein we had 13 entries in Obedience and 11 in the Rally classes. All the participants were greeted warmly by Judge Diane Propst. The Tibetans did a wonderful job showing off what they had learned but as true to the breed, some added their own twist to make it a little more interesting. The Tibetan Terrier club provided beautiful awards and ribbons for all the qualifiers. It was a pleasure working with our well trained Stewards and all the people who supported the TTCA with their entries.

Wednesday afternoon judges’ education was presented by Ron Pankiewicz and Susan Carr.

Margie Pankiewicz coordinated the program and provided the judges with their materials.

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THE LIGHTER SIDE...

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was made in your Judges Book (THE BOOK).

American Kennel Club / Events Operation Dear X, The Weekly Wins are turned in by the AKC Reps. But, we have to go by what the judge has written in the judges book.

For the Sporting Group, on the group sheets, the judge marked the #9 XXXX as Group 4.

To get this corrected, contact the AKC Event Records Department at (919) 8163538.

Hi, At the XXXX show held recently in XXXX, MB-F has posted another dog placing fourth in the group under Michael Faulkner and the XXXX actually placed fourth. Thank you so very much for your time!

Best, XXXX Relaxing back in the kayak seat, I shut my eyes and recall the show in question in vivid detail and type my reply: Hello! Thank you for your email and yes, I did make an error in THE BOOK. Please credit dog number XXXX, breed - XXXX, owned by XXXXX, handled by XXXXXX with the Sporting Group fourth placement. I apologize for my error and for the inconvenience it has caused you and the suffering it has caused the owners.

Respectfully, Michael H. Faulkner I tap send, releasing myself from the guilt, pain and suffering that I caused by my careless error. In the search browser, I type: AKC JUDGES BOOK. The search results provide me with: Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges. I tap, opening up the electronic version of the “infallible” red handbook and begin reading out-loud to the hundreds of seagulls swirling above.

“The Judge’s Book: You alone are responsible for the judge’s book at all times.” Taking a large gulp of beer, I recall judging a Breed Specialty Show many years back in conjunction with an All-Breed Show.

The show chairperson---whom I shall call Match-Box-Full-of-Rocks (MBFR)---was also serving as the chief ring steward. MBFR, a nice lady who operates at times with too many pistons firing, drove me, and everyone around her, bat-ass-crazy. I remember completing my morning assignment, stopping for lunch and taking my book with me along the way, returning it to the Superintendent (exactly the way it is described in 58 Dog News

THE BOOK). After lunch, I returned to the Superintendent collected THE BOOK and began the afternoon assignment and the completion of my judging. When finished, I made sure every class was marked, THE BOOK was signed, and the questions on the cover were answered, and I placed the book on the Judge’s table next to my Man Bag for its return to the Superintendent, once photographs were completed. Halfway through the photo session, MBFR informed me, “Michael, it was great working with you and thanks for everything. I am going to collect my stuff and head home. I am not coming to the show tomorrow, so have a nice weekend.” I respectfully nod in her direction and complete the task at hand. Returning to the table, I grabbed my Man Bag and reached for THE BOOK. It was not to be found! Like a crazed animal on the loose, I looked everywhere. “Excuse me, Michael, did you lose something?” I remember the assistant Show Chairperson asking from behind. At the time I recall wanting to say, “Yes, I lost the f@#*$@)# Judge’s book---I lost THE BOOK!!” But, it went something like: “Well, actually, I have misplaced THE BOOK---THE JUDGE’S BOOK. Have you seen it?” “I did see it.” She said directly to me as my face lit up with excitement.

“MBFR collected it with her belongings, packing it in her tote for the trip back home,” she shared. At the time, MBFR did not have a cell phone and the drive to her home was over three hours. Realizing there was absolutely no hope of retrieving the necessary data, I charged to the Superintendent’s table and pleaded my case. “The crazy woman picked up THE BOOK and took it home with her!! You have the markings from my morning assignment and I know I can remember the afternoon events,” I stated with determination. I was handed a catalog and duplicate sheets from the judge’s book. Between the assistant show-chairman, the superintendent, and myself, we were able re-construct every class and every win to my relief.

Big Michael continues basking in the summer sun. I continue to scroll through the Judge’s Book guideline’s re-living experiences of withholding ribbons, excusing dogs for lack of merit, excusing dogs for being cosmetically altered, disqualify-

ing dogs for height, aggression, dentition, coat, color, and numerous other infractions. All duly noted in my carefully guarded BOOK.

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ontemplating yet another out of body experience (OBE) aboard the kayak when I hear Big Michael call, “OK, let’s get going. I would like to spend a little time with Dr. LW and AW before it gets too late. Remember we have to Kayak back.” I nod in agreement and we row the remaining mile. Big Michael maneuvers his long blue boat next to their dock, grabbing a pylon for support. Pulling DROID from my side pocket, I voice activate Ms. AW’s cell phone. “Ann Wilkins” I speak directly into DROID. Before I can say hello, AW speaks, “Hey there – Oh, I see you from the window. We’re headed down to the pier. See ya in a bit.” In a matter of seconds, AW saunters down the steep incline to the river, across the pier to the end of the dock.

“Where is Dr. LW?” I inquire. “Oh, he will be down in a few minutes. He’s just finishing cooking the crabs for our crab picking later tonight,” she adds to the conversation. Big Michael, AW, and I carry on a three-way conversation from kayaks to dock for ten minutes, or so, before Dr. LW arrives. “Hello, Hello!” Dr. LW announces, while sitting next to AW on the dock, as I hand him a cold beer for his tasting pleasure. Our chit chat continues for several more minutes, until AW announces, “Little Michael – would you like me to pull you around the river on our FULL THROTTLE ENFORCER behind my new YAHAMA WAVE RUNNER?” “Sure, sounds like fun,” I add while noticing her face filled with excitement and pleasure at the thought of whipping my ass around and around on a small rubber tube. “You will be my first. I have yet to pull... ...Anyone!” AW completes her remark, leaving me a bit perplexed.

I glide the canary yellow Perception kayak to the right and around the dock, making a direct line to the sandy beach shore. Tossing the oar horizontally over my head, it lands directly on the beach around twenty feet in front of my water vessel. Lifting my legs from inside the kayak I straddle the canary yellow Perception lifting myself up vertically to a standing position.

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Returning to the table, I grabbed my Man Bag and reached for THE BOOK. It was not to be found! Like a crazed animal on the loose, I looked everywhere.

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THE LIGHTER SIDE...

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AW returns to the dock, having departed earlier to change into her bathing suit for our aquatic adventure.

Dr. LW lowers YAHAMA WAVE RUNNER off the electronic lift into the river water. It is a bold, sleek-looking machine, resembling a water spacecraft for futuristic travel. AW lifts her right leg, swings it up and over, lowering herself into the driver’s seat. I watch in amusement as this usually sweet, demure, shy lady lowers her sunglasses onto her head and follows by gripping both handles like a member of the Hell’s Angels on Water. I lower myself, belly first onto the rubber, trampoline-like thing, known as FULL THROTTLE ENFORCER and grasp two of the four handles directly above my head. AW revs the YAMAHA and we set off at a rather quick pace.

Not bad---steady pace and other than the occasional spray of salt water hitting my face, I feel great, youthful and full of vigor.

AW leads YAMAHA from the shoreline and without notice, drops it in full gear, leaving me hanging on for dear life. I attempt to slide slightly to the left and lift myself higher on the FULL THROTTLE ENFORCER with hopes of taking some of the pressure off my arms. No luck! My hands grip the woven nylon handles for life as YAMAHA surges to the left then to right sending FULL THROTTLE ENFORCER in every direction. From a distance, looking like a speeding bullet skipping along on the top of the water followed by a bright purple bouncing disc. I attempt to communicate to AW. “SLOW YOUR ASS DOWN, SLOW YOUR ASS DOWN!!!” I scream through the splashing water and the sound of YAMAHA’S engine.

AW shows no mercy! She continues at full force, dragging me to the center of the river more than a mile from our starting location. YAMAHA slows a bit, turns to the right and I feel FULL THROTTLE ENFORCER relaxing a tad and gliding smoothly alongside. Feeling a sense of relief and pressure easing on my upper body, I relax a bit too much. AW makes the turn and floors YAMAHA full swing---sending me flying off FULL THROTTLE ENFORCER into the middle of the Rappahannock River.

Actually relieved by the short break from FULL THROTTLE, I tread water in my life vest waiting for AW’s return. I watch as YAMAHA moves toward the shore, swings to the right and moves back toward my direction. I lift my arms in the air, wave and give AW the signal to indicate my location, in great hope of preventing any unspeakable water accident. She gets approximately halfway, slows down, and then shoots YAMAHA to the right, heading south. Down river! “What the hell? I’m over here. God 60 Dog News

Twenty minutes in the water, I begin breathing exercises to relax and to take my mind off the fear of being hit by a fast moving watercraft---or better yet---eaten by a shark or some other equally frightening sea creature. damn it!” I blurt out, immediately apologetic for the use of word and for not going with Big Michael this morning and spending time with THE BOOK. AW continues to traverse in all directions, obviously looking for me---but, she does not even come close. I continue to raise my hands, whistle and kick my feet in true Esther Williams’ fashion, making a fountain type splash of water through my feet in hopes of a rescue. (I am certain that I could make the 2016 men’s synchronized swimming...) No luck!

After fifteen minutes floating in the middle of the river, I begin to panic, slightly. I check the security of the life vest, wishing I had DROID handy to search how long they actually will support a twohundred pound mass and quickly come to the conclusion that if I had DROID, I would simply make a 911 call and save my pathetic self from this pending doom.

Twenty minutes in the water, I begin breathing exercises to relax and to take my mind off the fear of being hit by a fast moving watercraft---or better yet--eaten by a shark or some other equally frightening sea creature. I remember reading somewhere that sharks attack using three different methods: The HIT and RUN---The most common type, occurring in surf zones where swimmers are easy targets. The victim does not see the shark, until he feels its teeth sinking into flesh. The shark takes one bite, swims off and never returns. I figure my chance of surviving this type of attack would be

pretty good, barring the shark hitting any of my vital organs. The BUMP and BITE---I will see the shark before he attacks me. He will start off by circling and will give me a few bumps with his snout. He will mess with me for a while, scaring the crap out of me, and then he will start biting me. Repeatedly. Last but not least---The SNEAK ATTACKS. Like a bad hit-and-run accident, I will not see the shark coming. And then he will gnaw one of my legs off, go for the second, then to my arms---and everything else---until I die. “OMG! Why am I thinking this crazy shit?” I ask myself, while watching AW continue her search.

Twenty-five minutes in the water, I attempt to push shark eating---feeding that is---aside and focus on silent meditation, quiet prayer and THE BOOK. I immediately channel Louis Zamperini, giving me strength and courage to survive afloat in the open water for days and months before being rescued. I take comfort knowing there are no rebel or enemy warriors ashore waiting to take me hostage. “Dear Lord, thank you for the good life I have led.

Forgive me for not attending church this morning with Big Michael. Forgive me for not paying attention to THE BOOK and Lord forgive me for my careless mistakes in my JUDGES BOOK. For the many times I have marked the wrong winner of a class, marked the wrong start and finish times, forgot to sign the front cover, forgot to answer all the questions, forgot to agree to give Grand Champion points and for making the dog show Superintendents walk to the group ring and announce to everyone, ‘Mr. Faulkner! You made an error your JUDGES BOOK---THE BOOK.’”

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ith the help of quiet prayer, a red and white ski boat comes straight in my direction. Pulling up to my right side, the two men aboard cut the engine and inquire, “Hey climb aboard! Are you O.K? We saw you through our binoculars and came as quickly as we could.” “Yes, yes, I am fine,” I respond, as I notice AW, at last coming back in my direction. “No problem, gentlemen. Thank you so much. My ride is finally approaching.” They take off. YAMAHA swings to my left. Using what little upper body strength I have left, I pull myself up on the back of YAMAHA, careful not to flip AW into the water. I gather the nylon tow-rope in hand. “I lost FULL THROTTLE ENFORCER some time ago, and I’m not worried...I can buy another one. Thank God you are OK, because I could never replace you!” AW shares with a tear sliding down her cheek and an ever so slight tremble in her voice, as she guides YAMAHA back to shore.

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BRACE YOURSELF Continued FROM page 26

as news to me that they also had Dalmatians.

I thought the quality at three specialty shows I judged (Shar Pei, Bernese and Briards) was high and competition tough.

The BOB and BOS in Shar Pei I felt were really good examples of the breed that would challenge our best, the Bernese BOB winner was a veteran bitch who at 9½ years moved like a two year old and really appealed to me for type, shape and balance, then in Briards it was interesting to end up with an English dog taking the breed and a Finnish dog BOW. I am always conscious when judging cropped breeds not to be taken in by natural ears, just because it’s what I’m used to, so if anything I was tougher on these two who still came out on top through ticking the right boxes.

I was interested to learn that in a good entry of Pointers my BOB was a daughter of Holly, whose first big win came under me when she won the Pointer National here in 2007. She may not be her mother, but on the move she just glided around and really filled my eye.

I do have a problem with some of the sporting breeds in the US, and always make a point of studying the American standard before tackling them, just in case they have included the need to have 45 degree toplines, flagpole tail carriage and hindquarters that seem to go into the next county! In most cases your standards are essentially the same as ours, but yours often go into more detail, and if anything are more demanding, so it is perplexing to see that type has taken off in a slightly different direction from that in a breed’s homeland.

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dogs with some faults that we in the UK would never countenance forgiving. I withheld Winners Dog in one sporting breed as there was just a single entry. The dog was noticeably undershot and whilst I was prepared to award the First ribbon I explained to the handler that I was not going to contribute to its title. She then explained, perfectly amicably, when judging was finished that the dog only needed a few more points for its Championship and would then be placed in a pet home. What, I pondered, is the good of an undershot Champion wherever it happens to live?

Over the four days it was good to meet up with so many old friends and make some new ones too. One happy coincidence was that on the Saturday I had news that the PBGV bitch who is currently Number One all breeds in the UK had just won BIS at the prestigious Houndshow, repeating the same win she had under me last year. Her co-owner happens to be Wendy Doherty who was at Canfield with husband Martin who was judging on all four days. So on Saturday we had a great excuse for a celebratory dinner with the Dohertys, fellow Canadian Len Harfield, Peter, Beth and myself.

The Springfield Grille proved a great eatery and we went there more than once!

It was interesting to hear so many discussions about the newly introduced Reserve Best in Show award. I come from a country where the runner-up spot has always been part of our culture, whereas the USA has been known for just recognising the top spot and allowing everyone else in the lineup to believe that maybe they

would have been second. I got the distinct impression that the new award has not been universally welcomed and in some quarters is seen as just something else the handlers can charge for without getting any extra points, just another ribbon. I suppose it will take some getting used to. Certainly in the UK the Reserve BIS winner receives points that are counted for the Dog of the Year award, and in the unlikely event of the BIS winner ever being disqualified (I can never recall that happening) the award passes to the Reserve.

I always enjoy looking at the breeds that we don’t have at home when I have time in the USA. We in the UK have not yet succumbed to the charms of breeds such as the American Eskimo Dog, the various Coonhounds, Cane Corso, American Foxhound, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Toy Fox Terrier. I had a minor panic attack on the one day when I studied the schedule and saw that I was down to judge the Rat Terriers in the 4-6 months Puppy Sweeps. As I had never seen the breed before that bothered me. Thanks to Beth Sweigart’s iPad I was able to see a breed standard and have a crash course. Thankfully there was only one present that looked a very smart baby, and having given the ribbon I could honestly say, hand on heart, it was the best Rat Terrier I had ever seen!

On Sunday we had some torrential rain which I simply deduced was The Lord’s way of making me feel at home. Thankfully it soon dried up and the sun shone again on Canfield ... and that is the way I will remember a very enjoyable four days.

GCh. Rose Farm’s Frasier of Nantucket The Number One Miniature Longhaired Dachshund* & The Number Three Longhaired Dachshund*

2012 Highlights: Westminster Kennel Club Award of Merit Judge: Mr. Ralph Lemcke The Dachshund Club of Metropolitan Atlanta Best of Variety Judge: Ms. Cyndy Sneff Dachshund Club of America National Specialty Select Judge: Mrs. Judy Poulton Central Carolina Dachshund Club Best In Specialty Show Judge: Dr. Ken Levison Bayou Dachshund Club of New Orleans Best In Specialty Show Judge: Mr. Kirlyn Fouts

Hound Group Winner & Multiple Group Placements Thank you to all the judges who have recognized Frasier’s outstanding quality, movement, type and elegance.

Breeder: Dee Hutchinson

Owner: Rhoda H. Weinman

Handled exclusively by Aaron Wilkerson

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BARN HUNT

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“We want Barn Hunt events to proceed smoothly, have rules that are fair to everyone and to be safe for competing dogs. The testing phase will help us meet these goals. Testing also will help us to ensure that Barn Hunt is an easy and inexpensive event for clubs to hold,” she says.

Barn Hunt is not affiliated with the American Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club at this time. However, both organizations have expressed an interest in it.

Event specifics Any club, organization or individual may hold a BHA Barn Hunt, which may take place in any securely enclosed area that’s 20- by 20-ft. in size and indoors or outdoors but not necessarily in an actual barn. Any breed of dog or mixed breed that’s six months of age or older is eligible to compete. Only one dog searches the course at a time.

The course The course consists of straw or hay bale configurations, i.e., the bales are arranged in such a way as to create a maze with tunneling and climbing obstacles. The placement of concrete blocks, on the course, facilitates the movement of short-legged breeds from one level to another. The optional Instinct level test course is standardized. For the Novice through Master level tests, the Judge at each event designs these courses such that they require increased amounts of tunneling and climbing.

Likewise, the rats are hidden in different locations in openings between the bales, and moved around after every few dogs compete so handlers never know where the prey is hidden.

The prey The prey is in the form of rats in sealed, aerated, PVC tubes with open grillwork at one end. Not all tubes on the course are “live” or contain rats. Some may contain rat litter and others may be “dry” or empty. The number of tubes placed on the course is determined by the level of 64 Dog News

competition. While the Judge may hide the tubes anywhere on the course, at least one must be put in a location that requires the dog to climb to find it. All of the tubes cannot be hidden on the floor or ground.

The tubes are camouflage painted and covered with a pile of loose straw or hay such that they are difficult for the handler and dog to discern visually, but not so heavily covered as to cut off the rats’ air supply or hinder the dog’s ability to scent or smell them.

The tubes must not be placed so deeply in the tunnel that the dog is out of sight and impossible for the handler to see when it marks the find.

Note: The rats are not harmed in BHA Barn Hunts.

Marking the find When marking the find, the dog is not required to exhibit specific behaviors such as barking, scratching or pawing. (Different dogs alert in different ways. They may alert as just indicated or they may exhibit pricked ears, stiff or vibrating tail, a cocked head, stare, etc.) However, the handler must be able to read his dog’s behavior well enough to call the find.

Classes Barn Hunt has multiple levels of difficulty where titles and championships may be earned. Titles and their requirements are listed below.

Rat Instinct Class (RATI): This is a non-titling, optional class conducted on a Pass/Fail basis. The dog has one minute to find the rats in one PVC tube. The course is a simple, straight chute with one tunneling and one climbing element, i.e., two rows of bales are placed in straight lines. Another bale is placed between them to create a climbing element, and still Continued on page 68

A crowd gathers for the briefing and education clinic scheduled before the Barn Hunt held in Columbia, MO on June 16, 2012.

Majestic Xpression of Dellhaven, TD, RA, PT, NA, NAJ (Magic), a German Shepherd Dog owned by Jennifer Riess, alerts to the rats with intense focus.

Zipper, UAg2, URO1, Ch Regatta It’s About Time, AX, MJB, RA, a Miniature Pinscher owned by Robin Nuttall, works a “live” tube containing rats.

Banjo (no registered name as yet), a four-weekold Border Terrier puppy bred and owned by Kathy Echols, is introduced to a rat for the first time. The rat was not harmed.

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Waukesha Take The Lead photos by Booth Photography

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RABIES IN CHINA AND INDIA, SEALS OF APPROVALS...

he long-term debate about whether or not national kennel clubs should consider its registration papers as "good housekeeping seals of approval" has finally come to the fore as a major issue in the UK. In any event certain people, particularly the members of the Canine Alliance, are trying to make this a major issue insofar as registering dogs are concerned. Indeed Sheila Atter is making this the basis for condemning the inner workings of dog registration in the UK. Quite candidly I think in an ideal world these people as well as our own American counterparts who made these arguments years ago are probably philosophically right on. The problem really is that practically it is virtually impossible to put into effect these ideas without losing not only hundreds of thousands of dollars and pounds each year but the loss of people support is equally as costly and demanding. Just look at what happened in the USA when the Board and Delegates attempted to lessen and or eliminate the registration of commercial breeders here. Not only was a fortune in monies lost, AKC's power was lessened considerably and instead bogus registries were established at the ultimate expense of the purebred dog itself. Forget about the monies lost to AKC, the dogs themselves were continued to be registered and still are being so registered into paper registries with no interest whatsoever in the ultimate care and welfare of the dog itself. And many of today's Delegates pushed this concept through without taking into consideration the long term effects of what they were doing. Many on Staff today warned of the

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repercussions of this action to no avail as the Pollyannas of the world pushed these misguided ideas through. And I’ll say to the CA people, look at our mistakes in these areas before you attempt to push through ideas that sound good but practically cause you more harm than good in the long run!

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or at least two consecutive years the NGKC ran a series of seminars dealing with the health and welfare of the dog in China. Participants came from all over Asia and I was honored on two occasions to speak about the role of AKC in this matter. Question and answer periods followed and it was throughout these series of talks that I became convinced of the sincerity of that organization in its care for the treatment of the dog not only in China but universally. This was one of the reasons I so strongly supported the recognition of this registry by AKC, which topic is finally going to be discussed at the September Board meeting or is so scheduled anyways. One of the major problems facing China was how to handle the large incidences of rabies in that country. Now of course comes the startling and horrifying news of free-roaming stray dogs, many with rabies, which bite millions of people per year in India. No country has as many stray dogs as India, and no country suffers as much from them. Indeed an estimated 20,000 people die every year from rabies infections, which is more than a third of the global toll. A 2001 law forbade the killing of dogs and the stray population has increased so much that officials across the country have expressed alarm. In China advanced steps were taken to reduce the stray population on a humane basis and finally in New Delhi officials have announced an intensified sterilization campaign. It can be very difficult to take a dog for a walk in India due to the stray population nonetheless due to India's burgeoning middle class growth the Western notion of pet ownership is a major factor to consider. But with breeding akin to what we do in the West the problem of castoffs has only added to the problems. The strays feed off the garbage thrown into many Indian streets so haphazardly, which calls for an infrastructure to handle the problem of garbage as a whole more diligently. Obviously very aggressive spaying and neutering campaigns are an absolute must as is the vaccinating of these animals. Many of the aforementioned planning steps have been introduced by NGKC in China and appear to be somewhat successful. Any of these attempts require enormous logistical challenges to say nothing of financial and cultural changes. This is a problem and challenge for all dog lovers to embark upon keeping in mind the cultural needs of the countries and populations affected.

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Key Differences between the American Kennel Club Earthdog Tests and Barn Hunt

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another is placed on top but across them to oth American Kennel Club create a tunneling element.

(AKC) Earthdog Tests and Novice Barn Hunt: (RATN): Three PVC tubes Barn Hunt are events where are hidden on the course. One is “dry,” one dogs must find and mark the contains litter but no rats and one is “live.” After location of vermin. Both also are timed being released, the dog has two minutes to events but they are timed in different complete the tunneling and climbing necessary ways. In Earthdog, once the dog locates to find the “live” or correct PVC tube. The handler the rats, it must stay with the prey or must verbally indicate when the dog finds and DC Ger’s Noela Katrina LH, SE,RN, CGC “work” it for a specific amount of time: (Katy), just before entering the Earthdog marks the correct tube in order to stop the clock.

60 seconds for the Junior Earthdog tunnels at an Earthdog Test. Katy is a Test and 90 seconds for both Senior Three legs are required to earn the title.

Standard Longhaired Dachshund owned and Master Earthdog Tests. The Judge Open Barn Hunt: (RATO): Five tubes--one and trained by David L. Brown. Katy is determines if the dog works the rats “dry,” two with litter and two “live”-- are hidden a Dual Champion and Brown is an AKC adequately. In Barn Hunt, the dog on the course. The dog has two and one-half Earthdog Judge. Photo by Barbara Teigen. doesn’t have to work the rats for a minutes to complete the tunneling and climbing specific amount of time after locating necessary to find the two “live” tubes. The them. The dog only has to mark or its end. In Barn Hunt events, the course handler must verbally indicate when the dog indicate their location.

However, the changes as the level of competition finds the first “live” tube, which is removed from dog only has a limited amount of time to advances. It also changes from event to the course after the find is confirmed. The dog search the course and find the rats. The event because each judge determines the is then sent back to find the second “live” tube. handler determines when the dog marks layout of the courses. The location of the Again, the handler must indicate when the dog the find. prey changes as well. finds it. If the dog marks a find incorrectly at any AKC Earthdog Tests are open to Because the dog works underground time, it NQs. The course is more complex than certain Terriers and the Dachshund only, in Earthdog Tests, it must indicate for the Novice Barn Hunt title, i.e., the tunnel may all of which were bred to go-to-ground the prey’s location when it finds it by have a turn. Three legs are required to earn the after prey and thus are small enough “working” it. This is defined as barking, title. to travel though a nine- by nine-inch growling, or any other form of activity Senior Barn Hunt (RATS): Eight tubes--four underground tunnel called an earth. that in the Judge’s opinion indicates the “live,” three with litter, and one “dry”—are Barn Hunt events are open to any breed dog’s willingness to engage quarry. The that can fit through an 18-inch wide gap auditory indication is necessary because hidden on the course. The dog and handler have between bales, i.e., breeds up to and the Judge obviously cannot see if the dog three minutes to indicate all of the “live” tubes; as large as Labrador located the prey underground. In Barn the handler passing the “live” Retrievers, German Hunt, the dog may indicate the find with tubes to the rat wrangler Shepherd Dogs, etc. any behavior: barking, digging, staring, and thus removing them Because the sniffing, etc. A verbal indication is not Training from the course after each tunnel is constructed necessary because a dog marking a find correct find is confirmed. for Barn Hunt underground at always is in clear view of the handler and The course should be more Initially, some dogs may be Earthdog Tests, the the Judge, i.e., Barn Hunt is an above complex than for the Open intimated by the tunnels configured course has a set ground competition. The handler, not the Barn Hunt title. Three legs from stacked bales of straw or length and number judge, decides when the dog has found the are required to earn the title. of turns, with the rats prey, which adds a dog/handler teamwork hay and wary of entering them.

Master Barn Hunt always located at component to the competition.

Motivating these dogs to pass (RATM): The arena size may through short practice tunnels, with be larger to accommodate food and toys, usually counteracts a more complex course. Ten any hesitancy. tubes are hidden on the Likewise, some of the breeds times. The Height Divisions are as follows: dogs course. All contain rat litter developed to hunt vermin but larger 13 inches and under small; dogs 13.1 to 18 inches and between one and five than the “go-to-ground” ones may medium; and dogs over 18 inches large. The course rats at the Judge’s discretion. not exhibit an instinctive reaction is the same for all heights within each test level and The dog has four minutes to to rats initially because no formal must be designed with dogs of all sizes in mind. correctly find and mark the opportunities for testing their location of all of the tubes. instinct were available until the Judges Qualifications Extra, approved obstacles formalization of Barn Hunt. With After the sport becomes a sanctioned event, any may be added to the course proper training, hunting instinct can AKC, Jack Russell Terrier Club of America (JRTCA) or to increase its difficulty. Five be awakened.

Introducing Dogs to American Working Terrier (AWTA) Earthdog Judge legs are required to earn the Rats in Tubes http://www.youtube. will be grandfathered in as a Barn Hunt Judge. title. com/watch?v=xPAbDBdO3vs) is Other Judges will be considered on an individual Earning ten Master legs a training video that shows how basis. At a later date after Barn Hunt grows, after earning the RATM title to stimulate prey drive in dogs by qualifications to become a Barn Hunt Judge will be is required for the Barn Hunt teasing them with live rats in aerated based on specific Barn Hunt titles earned and an Champion title (RATCh) to PVC tubes. application process. be awarded. Earning twenty The above rules are subject to change prior to Master legs after earning the sanctioning in 2013. For more information about RATM title is required for the Barn Hunt, visit www.BarnHunt.com and www.

Barn Hunt Master Champion facebook.com/pages/Barn-Hunt-Association(RATXCh) title to be awarded.

LLC/298323883555979 Any club, organization or Ribbons are awarded for First through individual interested in holding a Barn Hunt event Fourth Place in each of the three Height may contact Nuttall at info@BarnHunt.com Divisions at each test level based on the fastest

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of their past members, JACK DEWITT and RICHARD LOCKHART, at their upcoming September 22nd event. Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries: JANE & GREG MYERS, WANDA & JIM WHITE and LYDIA & DWIGHT HUTCHINSON. Blowing out birthday candles…BOBBY FISHER and on the same day and in the same hospital MICKEY LOW, KAREN MILLER, BOB BURKHOLDER, WALTER GOODMAN, DAVID FITZPATRICK, PETER ROGERS, MARETH KIPP, a lady we don’t see enough of MARION LAWRENCE, MADELEINE CONDON, STEVE HAYDEN, KENNY SAENZ, SANTIAGO PINTO, BETTY LEININGER, KAY PEISER, MARYANN BISCEGLIA, ELLEN ROBERTS, CHRISTIAN RANGEL, DEB COOPER, LUKE SEIDLITZ and last but certainly not least SANDY FREI. Don’t forget the upcoming TAKE THE LEAD CUP CAKE sale during the WESTCHESTER WEEEKEND in Long Branch, New Jersey (sounds weird). You can satisfy your sweet tooth while the charity raises funds.

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FLANDERS. Friends and family from around the country will gather in Miami for the occasion.

Among them will be WALTER’S niece CYNTHIA and her husband JAMES STEBBINS. Then its off to Santa Barbara, where the STEBBINS’ have a second home and the Santa Barbara Kennel Club dog show where WALTER will be honored for his years as a world famous Skye Terrier breeder (proud to say that I purchased my first Skye from WALTER in 1972). It is a credit to the SANTA BARBARA KENNEL CLUB members for honoring those who have made great contributions to their breeds, unlike those honored at the AKC/ EUKANUBA event, who must have a dog that qualified for the event. While I’m sorry that we will miss the festivities, we wish WALTER a very happy birthday.

On a sad note, all of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to TOMMY OELSCHLAGER & MARLENE DEPALMA on the passing of TOMMY’s sister SALLY. The OX RIDGE KENNEL CLUB dog show will honor two

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Spending some time in London these past weeks, one sees a city and country absorbed in the Olympic games. This was certainly not lost on me and I followed the games very closely. American television could learn a thing or two about broadcasting, you were able to watch every event in real time over several stations. To add to the excitement of the games, LORD & LADY KIRKHAM (GRAHAM & PAULINE) own HELLO SANCTOS, one of the horses on the Great Britain Show Jumping Equestrian team ridden by SCOTT BRASH, which won the team Gold Medal. GRAHAM KIRKHAM had been the major sponsor of the CRUFTS DOG SHOW until the sale of his world famous DFS furniture empire. He continues to be the head of the DRIFTFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW. CRISTA CULLEN, a sixfoot feminine beauty until she dons her field hockey uniform, helped Great Britain win the Bronze medal as the team’s top scorer. CRISTA worked at the English Kennel Club while she was training with her teammates for this occasion. Cheering her on were her parents and brother, who flew in from their homes in Kenya. While we are still across the pond, you might be interested to know that the KOOIKERHONDJE, LAGOTTO ROMAGNOLO and the SPANISH WATER DOG will be reclassified into the working group in January of 2014. PETER GREEN & BETH SWEIGART are making one of their many trips to the UK for the Welsh Championship show. August 15th is the date for a very special birthday for a very special man. WALTER GOODMAN will be celebrating his 90th birthday with a party hosted by BOB

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Hethcox and had 6 entries with Ch. Rinchen’s Blazing Illusion By Dzine (Owners: L. Meyer, M. Allway, M. Lou Laffler & C. Coppola) winning Grand Futurity.

For the first time Cut Down Sweepstakes and Generations Classes were held. What fun it was to see what a TT looks like gaiting around the ring without all their hair! Judge Terri Lyddon chose Ch. To-Jo’s My Kind of Music At Admoninos (Owners: Rhonda Bailey & Joy M Sheffield) as Best in Cut Down Sweeps with Barnstorm Sim Pa Ly Sparkles By Dzine (Owners: L. Meyer, M. Allway, ML Lafler, P. Bernardo & L. MacMinn) as Best Opposite. The Generations Class entry represented three consecutive generations of a pedigree. Judge Lyddon chose the entry Ch. Rilee’s DeJa Stella By Starlight ROM, (Owner Nikkie Kinziger) GCH RiLee’s Stellar Performance, (Owner Nikkie Kinziger) Ch. RiLee Ashlyn Command Performance (Owners Brenda Algar, Nikkie Kinziger & Ron Jaramillo) as the Winner of the Generations Class.

Judge Polly Naumann judged our Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes. There were 49 Puppy Sweeps entries and the winner was Barnstorm Sim-pa’s Caught On The Fly By Dzine (Owners: L. Meyer, M. Allway, P. Bernardo & M. Lou Lafler) and Best Opposite was Maitri’s Black Pearl (Owner Betsy Richards).

There were 16 Veterans entered and the Winner was Ch. RiLee’s DeJa Stella By Starlight ROM (Owner Nikkie Kinziger) and Best Opposite was GCh. Shey’s Gran’Daddy Junebug (Owner Krista Johnson).

The day concluded with an Auction Dinner to raise funds for next year’s National Specialty. Brenda Algar was the auctioneer and made the auction profitable and fun. Members went over the top with their bidding and a great time was had by all!

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hursday morning opened with a Blessing by Lama Thinley. What a somber and beautiful ceremony to start our day. Judge Gary Carr, a breeder, owner, handler of Tibetan Terriers for thirty-seven years, was selected by the membership to judge his second TTCA National Specialty, and he certainly had his work cut out for him! Gary is also a long time member of the TTCA. Junior Showmanship was the first event of the morning, and what a super job they did! Joel Coffey was the Best Junior Handler with Ch. Falamandus Kool Mama by his side.

The regular classes drew a fantastic entry.

The Annual Dinner followed the day’s competition. Tibetan Terriers were honored for their achievements this past year. The President’s Award went to Stacey LaForge, whose dedication to the Club is invaluable, while the AKC Good Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Karen Sponable.

The 2012 TT Nationals concluded with the 2-day NonSporting/TT only agility trials held at Purina Farms. A total of 17 TTs were entered and participated in the outdoor 95 degree venue. Despite the heat, a good time was had by all. Novice handler Gerry Gross and his TT Triumph (Ch. Zodi’s Triumph

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Congratulations to all of the participants and the following winners: Best of Breed: GCh Arkeden N Kiskades Havin a Ball, Owners: Sally A Birgl & Jackie Faust Best of Opposite: GCH Cedar Creek No Rhyme or Reason, Owner: Donna Ogden Best of Winners: Ivyglenn N Excalibur Frilly White Foofoo, Owner: Dr. Susan Schultz Winners Dog: Barnstorm To-Jo B’en Wicked @ Adominos, Owners: Rhonda Bailey, Joy Sheffield, Lynn Meyer Winners Bitch: Ivyglenn N Excalibur Frilly White Foofoo, Owner: Dr. Susan Schultz Select Dog: GCh. Ri Lee’s Stellar Performance, Owner: Nikkie Kinziger Select Bitch: GCH Players Paint A Picture, Owner: David Murray Awards of Merit: GCH Cedar C Barnstorm’s L & D Edition, Owners: Patricia Bernardo, Mary Lou Laffler & Donna Ogden GCH Cedar Creek She’s Got It All, Owner: Carol Van Pelt GCH Dscho Utra Fortune Nyemo, Owner: Anette & Thomas Ohman GCH Teeshas How Cute Am I Cedar C., Owner: Susan Van Hecke Stud Dog: GCH Cedar C Barnstorm’s L& D Edition, Owners: Patricia Bernardo, Mary Lou Laffler & Donna Ogden Brood Bitch: CH Barnstorms Bewitching By Dzine, Owners: Patricia Bernardo & Mary Lou Laffler Brace: Ch Zodi’s Triumph & Zodi’s Splendid, Owners: Stacey La Forge & Gerald Gross High In Trial: Prin-Su’s A Yankee Sunray, Owners Dana E & Janice M. Wray

Owners: Stacey LaForge and Gerry Gross), earned their very first AKC agility title and they were also the only team to qualify on both runs in the same day. I would like to thank all the exhibitors for participating in and helping with the trial as well as the TTCA Board for their continued support. We could not have done it without ALL of you.

It was a memorable week for all who participated. Laurel MacMinn, Show Chair; Linda Milbrath, Rally and Obedience Chair; and Mary Doyle, Agility Chair; hosted a wonderful week filled with activities for Tibetan Terrier fanciers. The volunteers who stepped forward to chair all the Committees were second to none and the Tibetan Terrier Club of America Board and Members appreciated their hard work and selfless gifts of time and talent. Thank you so much!

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GCh. Challenger’s Honky Tonk Man Wow! What a weekend in Kenner, Louisiana Four Best of Breeds and Two Group Placements

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Sincere thanks to Judges: Ms. Peggy Beisel McIlwaine Best of Breed and Group Third • Mrs. Charlotte Patterson Best of Breed and Group Third • Mrs. Karen Wilson Best of Breed • Mr. Norman Patton Best of Breed

Breeders: Rick McGaugh Steve Hill Clay Stephenson

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Owners: Rick McGaugh Steve Hill Tara Boyle

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT “Keep On Keepin’ On” ew York, NY – In his insightful and highly acclaimed biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson chose to capture a defining characteristic of Jobs by giving him the last word on his own life. Jobs, who proved to be a good student of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan’s philosophical insights, used a Dylan lyric to explain his belief in personal growth.

“You always have to keep pushing to innovate.

Dylan could have sung protest songs forever and probably made a lot of money, but he didn’t. The Beatles were the same way: They kept evolving, moving, refining their art. That’s what I’ve always tried to do — keep moving. Otherwise, as Dylan says, if you’re not busy being born, you’re busy dying.”

That philosophy is one that most certainly drives our best breeders in their determined quest for constantly improving their lines, and subsequently, their breeds. Like those breeders, the American Kennel Club is on a determined quest to improve events, and subsequently, our sport.

The last two years have seen relentless positive action delivering new programs, new events, new outreach, and a new system to help clubs manage all the change, including: • Grand Champion Program – a continuation of competition for champions of record with a new title, new achievement levels, and a new ranking system.

• National Owner-Handler Series – recognizing and showcasing the quality dogs being exhibited by owner-handlers and a venue for owner-handlers to compete against their peers.

• 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition – providing the opportunity for training, socialization, and competition leading to a Certificate of Merit suffix title.

• Open Shows – informal sanctioned conformation events at which dogs, exhibitors, stewards, judges, and clubs gain experience needed for licensed events. Certificate of Merit points are awarded.

• Junior Showmanship Master Class – a new class for the most competitive participants.

• First ever Junior competition at both the Obedience and Agility Invitationals.

• Beginner Novice optional titling class – very popular combination of basic obedience and rally.

• Starting in 2013, “Companion Events Extravaganza,” a multi -day event that will feature Championship events for Obedience and Agility and a new national competition for AKC Rally.

• Time 2 Beat Agility Class – A unique,“hybrid” titling class.

• Coursing Ability Test – a fun and healthy

AUGUST 17, 2012 event modeled after lure coursing that is open to all adult dogs.

• My Dog Can Do That! Experience – an exciting new outreach program for new owners and their dogs to try different companion events.

• Online Competition Management System – a new way for clubs to manage event details and judging assignments that provides simple, real-time management of the most complex events.

Each and every one of these innovative initiatives was borne out of an understanding of customer needs and desires. AKC Staff is focused on leveraging those insights about every aspect of our sport into desirable programs that engage, excite, and expand participation in the AKC world of dogs and sport.

As Jobs noted, “Some people say, ‘Give the customers what they want.’ But that’s not my approach.

Our job is to figure out what they want before they do.”

And that is exactly the approach we at AKC have used so successfully.

Our focus on “relentless positive action” continues daily. Will all the programs be as successful as these?

Maybe not. But another Dylan lyric - “Keep on keepin’ on” - guided Jobs in this exact challenge. Whether we have a success or a failure, we must keep moving forward – we are and we won’t stop.

You can help, too. Since we all participate in our sport, we all have insights into our participants’ needs and desires. A simple, yet powerful example is the insight that led to the Grand Champion program. By understanding the desire many exhibitors have to continue to compete in a meaningful way after achieving a conformation championship, we were able to develop a complete program that engaged and excited participants and expanded the timeframe for their competition, yielding increased entries.

We’re always looking for a few more good insights that might lead to an innovation in our sport. If you have one, please send it to me at: atk@akc.org.

For as the Beatles, another favorite music icon of Jobs, reminded us - “Tomorrow Never Knows.”

Sincerely, Alan Kalter Chairman New York, NY THOSE “RATHER OBSCURE” COUNTRIES had to respond to the recent Letter to the Editor: “ How do you feel about having a foreign judge from a RATHER OBSCURE COUNTRY judge your breed at a major show...”

So, who decides what country is “rather obscure”? Is Hungary ok? How about Chile? Croatia sounds obscure.... and what about pesky Panama? It’s time to realize in this day and age we risk sounding insular and provincial and worst, boorish with statements such as this.

Dr. Jerry Klein Chicago, IL

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addressing the problem of unscrupulous breeders.” Harlow said the Canine Alliance welcomed the KC commitment to a ‘review’ process, but called on all relevant agencies to work together on this issue. “In this way”, said Harlow, “some of the difficulties that the KC has used to justify their previous stance can, we believe, be overcome”.

At a recent Eye Seminar for judges, vets and breed club health co-ordinators, KC Chairman Prof Dean said that the KC was unaware of who these puppy farmers were and that the KC would investigate any cases presented to them. He was then, and very publicly, given specific names and addresses by one delegate of alleged puppy farmers who registered their AKC FINANCIAL COMPARISON 2011 vs. 2012 puppies with the Kennel Club. merican Kennel Club Inc. (excluding affiliates) Financial Statement For the Seven Months Ended July 31, 2012 vs.

The Canine Alliance would be 2011 (Unaudited) interested to hear what action the KC has taken on the specific cases raised at the seminar at Stoneleigh.

It will be very disappointing if nothing has been done after such a public declaration of intent.

The Canine Alliance, which uses the tag line “Responsible for Pedigree Dogs”, has argued that the Kennel Club’s registration system would be an effective way of controlling so called puppy farms. Given the KC’s expenditure on IT systems, the Alliance is confident that the KC can quickly identify those who are potential puppy farmers and – working with the other agencies as it suggests – can undertake serious and realistic action. The Alliance is encouraged by the KC announcement, but now looks forward to tangible results.

Andrew Brace Gwent, Wales

CANINE ALLIANCE SUGGESTION ON REGISTRATION SYSTEM TAKEN UP BY KENNEL CLUB obert Harlow, Secretary of the Canine Alliance, said that this falls into line with what the Canine Alliance has been advocating and “whilst we fully understand the difficulties in defining the term ‘puppy farmer’, the reality of the horrors to be found in these establishments cannot be avoided or understated”.

“Our members have deeply held passionate views about this subject and the KC can expect our full support in

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DISCOVERING WHY 3,000 DOGS ARE COMING TO LONDON s having three thousand dogs in one venue over two days a good idea? Yes says the Kennel Club as it prepares its 17th Discover Dogs event at Earls Court.

“There is no other show quite like Discover Dogs,” says Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary. “We have almost 200 different pedigree dog breeds that come to the event to show the world why their breed is great.

“The idea behind Discover Dogs is to create a fun, family day

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out that brings people and dogs together and celebrates our unique relationship. However, we also have a more serious aim and we believe that over the last 16 years we have managed to not only make the show fun, but also helped to educate tens of thousands of people about the importance of choosing the right breed for their lifestyle and to make sure they buy a puppy responsibly.”

There are thousands of dogs taken in to breed rescue centres year on year, simply because the new owners are no longer able to cope. We have more information at our finger tips than ever before, so why are we still choosing the wrong dogs for our lifestyle?

“It’s partly down to our obsession with celebrity culture,” explains Caroline.“We have done research in the past and found that people are more likely to choose a breed of

dog because a celebrity has the breed, or they simply like the look of the dog rather than the suitability of the breed for the person’s lifestyle.”

This is why the Kennel Club is so passionate about Discover Dogs; it is an opportunity to engage with the public in a fun, friendly way about the hundreds of different breeds of pedigree dogs and the importance of looking into all the different characteristics of a breed not just its looks.

Each year, different Kennel Club Breed Rescue clubs are invited to Discover Dogs to talk about their experience, and introduce visitors to some of the dogs looking for a new home. One of the clubs which attended Discover Dogs last year, Border Collie Rescue, saw hundreds of people flock to their stand and they successfully managed to rehome five

AKC STAFF CONTACT LIST Dear Delegate, t is our goal to be readily available to you and your club members when you need information or assistance from AKC If there is a question on any AKC subject, we are here to provide answers. To help you identify the appropriate staff member to contact with your questions, we are providing an updated contact list of AKC’s Executives that notes their areas of expertise and responsibility.

Feel free to contact these staff members with your questions. Your inquiries will be handled personally by the contact provided or a member of their staff and responded

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dogs following leads made at the show.

Rescue volunteer, Val Phillips said: “Being at Discover Dogs helps to educate people that Border Collies do not come ready made, and I feel that by being part of the event, we make a massive difference to the correct re-homing of this breed.”

There is more to Discover Dogs than just meeting the dog breeds however, there are also a number of competitions for all types of dogs to compete in and displays such as rescue dog agility. There will also be over 100 trade stands selling just about everything you can think of for your dog.

Discover Dogs, sponsored by Eukanuba, takes place on 10th and 11th November at Earls Court.

For further information on this great day out, please visit www.discoverdogs. org.uk or telephone 020 7518 1012.

Laura Quickfall London, England

to expeditiously. If your questions fall into an area not listed, please contact Jim Crowley or myself directly and we will immediately forward the matter to the appropriate individual who will be of help to your Club members.

As always, we welcome your input and are available to discuss any matter with you. We will work continually to enhance the lines of communication.

Best Regards, Gina M. DiNardo James P. Crowley New York, NY

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