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Contents September 2, 2011

14 Irving’s Impressions

By Ronnie Irving

18 Connie’s Comments by connie vanacore

22 Question Of The Week BY matthew h. stander

26 Breed Education and Increasing Membership By carlotta cooper

30 Westchester Kennel Club Dedicated To 9/11 Victims By dave frei

34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions by lesley boyes

42 Saint Bernards Pull Their Weight And More by sharon Pflaumer

46 Word From Sweden by robert paust

84 dog show calendar 90 handlers directory 92 subscription rates

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58 Santa Barbara, An Art Exhibit And More by matthew h. stander

62 The Fancy Speaks by nan bodine

66 Giant In More Than Stature by m.j. nelson

70 Judges’ Choice: The English Springer Spaniel courtesy of the kennel gazette

74 The Gossip Column by eugene z. zaphiris

80 Letters To The Editor 82 Click – Santa Barbara Kennel Club BY leslie simis

88 Click - The Way We Were by eugene z. zaphiris

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Contents September 2, 2011

14 Irving’s Impressions

By Ronnie Irving

18 Connie’s Comments by connie vanacore

22 Question Of The Week BY matthew h. stander

26 Breed Education and Increasing Membership By carlotta cooper

30 Westchester Kennel Club Dedicated To 9/11 Victims By dave frei

34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions by lesley boyes

42 Saint Bernards Pull Their Weight And More by sharon Pflaumer

46 Word From Sweden by robert paust

84 dog show calendar 90 handlers directory 92 subscription rates

50 Sit, Stay...Study!

94 classified advertising

54 Off The Leash

All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received cameraready. Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.

by yossi guy

By shaun coen

58 Santa Barbara, An Art Exhibit And More by matthew h. stander

62 The Fancy Speaks by nan bodine

66 Giant In More Than Stature by m.j. nelson

70 Judges’ Choice: The English Springer Spaniel courtesy of the kennel gazette

74 The Gossip Column by eugene z. zaphiris

80 Letters To The Editor 82 Click – Santa Barbara Kennel Club BY leslie simis

88 Click - The Way We Were by eugene z. zaphiris

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The Smith Committee Report The Board is to meet in a specially called meeting early on in September to hopefully vote upon the final recommendations for a new Judging Approval system as suggested by the above named Committee. While the report has not been made public there is rampant speculation about what it may or may not contain based primarily, one would think, upon leaks from one or two of the members to various people in the fancy. These pages are unaware of any outreach by the Committee as a whole to groups within the Fancy representing people affected by these proposed changes. Certain individuals may have been unofficially contacted by individual committee members but whether or not official attempts at group consensus were made is unclear and/or unknown. In that regard, the new Chairman of The Kennel Club Steve Dean gave his first annual “state of the nation” speech traditionally given at the Welsh Kennel Club in August. His main emphasis was to stress the importance of people thinking of the Kennel Club as “our Kennel Club” rather than “the Kennel Club”. He has promised that under his regime they will continue to expand and continue to listen to breeders, exhibitors and members and that while suggestions to change certain KC directives are always interesting and welcome, the way forward would be for more discussion and consensus among all!

An attitude certainly lacking at our own AKC for sure as the power structure is geared towards primarily the Delegate Body and judges organizations and other judges secondarily. Virtually to the exclusion of the breeder, exhibitor, handler and owner. That’s one reason these pages look with trepidation at the eventual accepted Smith report if in fact it is approved by the Board.

Where and what was the input from the ordinary dog exhibitor and person?

Online Abuse The incidence of people abusing and insulting fellow exhibitors and competitors on social networking sites grows on a daily basis. Kennel Clubs throughout the world are said to be concerned about the increasing number of complaints caused by the negative use of social media. Indeed that’s but one reason why these pages have been championing the need to reestablish a World Congress of Kennel Clubs. Forget about the FCI getting involved in this sort of issue. It is just not that kind of organization. What is needed are kennel clubs that are truly concerned with the growth and spirit of our sport/hobby within their

individual countries. TKC has gone so far as to issue a new code of conduct in the matter which unfortunately has little or no teeth in it to be labeled an enforceable policy. Better to take the attitude of AKC, which is that unless they can enforce something why issue a directive which has no teeth in it.

However, do not be deceived, this is a major problem facing us all. The need for those who use Facebook, blogs and chat rooms must understand their responsibilities towards each other. As a united group of kennel clubs representing their countries methods could be designed and implemented to take enforceable steps to help reduce these abuses.

Acting individually in this matter is laudable but its effectiveness is questionable.

Judges Education The problem concerning aspiring judges and their education is a continuing one in our sport. The methods used vary worldwide. Again an area in which the establishment of a World Congress of Kennel Clubs would be beneficial. An international conference devoted to the subject would be extremely informative and enlightening. By chance in this issue two writers from two different countries—one from the UK, the other from Israel— write about the methods used to educate judges in their country. Certainly the emphasis in the United States and the UK on the needs and roles of the multi-breed judge versus the breed type judge are totally different as the needs in either country are quite distinguishable. Israel, a much smaller country, has a program that sounds idealistic but which would prove difficult to implement totally in either the UK or here. Similarly the various Scandinavian countries have programs designed to meet their basic needs. This, however, does not necessarily make comparisons odious. These forms of discussions afford the willing participant to compare and adjust those points which fit their needs to be refined and made usable. Hopefully the two presentations made in this week’s issue will be of some help here in the US as well.

Additional Show Charges The last two weeks of Questions of the Week were devoted to additional show charges faced by exhibitors and spectators who attend shows throughout the country. Obviously the reactions to these charges were as varied as the charges themselves. There is no doubt that certain clubs are faced with money problems while others quite candidly have six figure bank accounts! One of the dilemmas facing those who support and attend the shows is how to distinguish between those clubs that really need the financial help and those that are either exaggerating

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the situation or merely gouging the attendees.

When one hears of club treasuries be they allbreed or breed clubs being embezzled out of huge sums of monies you sit back and ask why do I have to pay more to have preferred parking or front row seats? When you hear of club presidents or treasurers taking sums upwards of 50 grand you have to ask why should I be paying for a club that does not require two signatures on any check above a certain limit or which refuses to bond these individuals? How much of an obligation does a club have to tell the general public that they are in the red and show the figures or can they get away with just crying poor mouse? But when a club sends its members on a so-called educational trip to say Crufts on the basis of accumulating monies through the years and then begins to charge for upfront parking spots something’s rotten, isn’t it!

Are There Hypoallergenic Dogs???

A study from the Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital while not totally conclusive says there are “no truly hypoallergenic dogs”. It is claimed that there is no difference in the allergens shed.

The idea that you can buy a certain breed of dog that will cause less allergy problems for a person already dog allergic is not borne out by our study said Christine Cole Johnson, chairman of the hospital’s department of public health and senior study adviser. Researchers tested allergen levels in the rooms of newborn babies, noting whether the dog was permitted in the room or not. There were no differences in the levels of the major dog allergens. A total of 60 breeds were included in the study, 11 of which were considered hypoallergenic. In fact, when dogs were kept out of the rooms where samples were taken, homes with hypoallergenic dogs had considerably higher levels of Can f 1-the major dog allergen, although the differences were not significantly higher. While the study’s researchers conclude that further study is warranted our reaction is to say “Arrivederci Labradoodles!”

Thought For The Week The late Jim Holt was considered a major successful player on the Federal scene by many insofar as dog legislation was concerned. After his unexpected passing the position for which he was handsomely paid by AKC was never refilled. During his tenure it was consistently stated how important a role he played and how important a position this was for AKC. It is years now that the post has remained vacant.

In this day and age is AKC in need of another Jim Holt in Washington DC or has that role and time passed as well?

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IRVING’S IMPRESSIONS

by Ronnie Irving Judge Training

While we wait for news of the detail of the Smith Committee on judges in the USA, I’d like this week to describe some of the judge training, development and approval methods that are currently in use in the UK. Last time I gave my take on the many differences between the dog fancy in the USA and the UK with particular reference to the larger size of shows in the UK. These differences mean that the need for multi breed judges to make shows viable in the UK, is less than in other countries. This in its turn means that we have about ten times as many breed specialist judges (qualified at championship level for only one breed) for every one multi breed judge who judges a number of breeds. Whether or not this is a good thing can be debated on some future occasion. There are probably three major areas that need describing. First the training of beginner judges, next the progression towards Licenses (Challenge Certificate) Status, and thirdly the training and development of multi breed judges.

Basic Training

With the inevitable emphasis that exists here on breed specialist judges, it is not surprising that the influence of breed clubs in the whole process of judge training and approval is quite high. But the Kennel Club here has taken direct responsibility for two aspects of the training of beginner judges. These are firstly in the area of rules, regulations and ring procedure and then secondly on canine conformation and movement. In each of these broad areas, the Kennel Club itself has set up a network of volunteer KC Accredited Trainers who carry out the work of holding training sessions and conducting examinations. These training sessions are, however, normally organised by local all breed clubs or by breed clubs as a service for their members. The KC Accredited Trainers are themselves trained and periodically assessed by the Kennel Club’s Training Board. But while the somewhat generic issues of ring procedure, show regulations and general canine conformation are taken care of by the KC Accredited Trainers helped by the breed clubs and all-breed clubs, the issue of breed specific issues and breed type is left very much to the individual breed clubs. These clubs regularly hold breed specific seminars and assess judges for their ability on breed specific issues. Of course, in order to maintain a reasonable level of consistency in these matters, the KC has produced a Code of Best Practice for the conduct of such breed specific seminars. This attempts to create minimum standards and a reasonable degree of consistency between one breed and another. So a first time judge 14 Dog News

then proceeds to judge and gain hands-on experience at the many non-championship open shows which we are lucky enough still to have here in the UK. Some of these open shows are single breed specialty shows and some are multi breed shows. As a judge progresses through these early stages, the judges committee of the breed club will decide whether he or she should be included on one or other of their preferred judges lists. There are basically three such lists. The ‘C’ List is for judges who are just beginning. The ‘B’ list is for judges who have some experience and whom the breed club believes should be allowed to judge at the larger open shows. And finally there is the club’s ‘A’ List of Judges who they think are ready to judge at championship level and be licensed to award Challenge Certificates.

Basic Requirements

Then when an invitation to carry out a championship level assignment comes along, the judge’s name is submitted to the Kennel Club along with a completed questionnaire. This will ask questions about the new judge’s experience and basically, before they can be licensed for championship level judging, they will have to have done certain things including Have judged the breed at Open Show level for at least seven years Produced or owned and shown three top level winners in the breed Have passed the three examinations listed above Stewarded at shows on a certain number of occasions Have had hands-on experience of judging a certain number of dogs of the breed. The number of dogs that have to be judged broadly depends upon the numerical strength of the breed. In numerically small breeds it may be as few as forty or fifty dogs or in more popular breeds the number may be as many as two hundred or more. The completed questionnaire will then be sent by he KC to the breed clubs concerned for the views of their judges’ committee and these views, along with the questionnaire, will then be considered by the KC Judges Committee which recommends whether or not the KC should approve the judge to judge at championship level. Then, at the first championship assignment, a senior experienced judge appointed by the breed club concerned, will evaluate the performance of the judge and submit that evaluation to the KC Judges’ Committee before final longer term approval for that judge is given. So, all in all, this is nowadays a pretty thorough and difficult set of requirements to achieve. Apart from the basic examinations, stewarding and breeding requirements the same hands-on

experience is required of all judges for the next two breeds for which they are approved.

Multi Breed Judges

All of this of course means that progression towards multi-breed judge status can be very slow. For that reason the KC here has introduced a slightly different set of requirements for those judges who have been approved for their first three breeds. This is called the KC Judges Development Program (JDP). In this Program the appropriately qualified candidates can go on to attend seminars organised by the KC, mostly in conjunction with experts from the seven groups. At these seminars (of which there are four or five breeds covered per group per year) breed experts are brought in to make training presentations to the candidates who then go on later to examine, assess, place and write reports on five dogs of the breed. A team of assessors, including three or four expert multi-breed judges from that group and the breed expert, then assess the judges and decide whether or not to award ‘credit passes’ to the candidates involved. On average only around 50% to 60% of the candidates succeed in achieving such credits. But judges who do succeed in gaining such JDP Credits are still expected to have hands-on experience in each breed. However the quantity of that experience required by the KC Judges Committee is of course somewhat less for such people, than for the less experienced novice judges. In addition, for those with JDP Credits the opinion of the breed clubs is not sought.

Just A Fast Track System?

This approach has, in my view, succeeded in bringing on a small cadre of experienced and qualified judges to become Group Judges. It is however, amazing just how disliked the system is by quite a number of the breed clubs who see it as a reduction in their ability to have a say in who is to judge their breed in the future. Some describe it disparagingly as nothing more than a ‘fast track’ system for the approval of multi breed judges but quite frankly this is nonsense.

It would normally take someone at least twelve years of practical judging experience before they are even qualified to embark upon the program and it can therefore hardly be described as ‘fast track’. My opinion is that it is a very good way of speeding up (but only very slightly) the approval of good judges and at the same time slowing up those judges who do not prove themselves adequate for such preferential treatment. Whether or not it will succeed in developing enough multi breed judges for the longer term, remains to be seen.

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Connie’s Comments

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Abiding by the philosophy to “keep your friends close and your enemies closer,” one of my summer reading books has been The Bond, written by Chair of the Humane Society of the United States, Wayne Pacelle, with help from an impressive roster of writers and animal activists.

did not attend the seminar addressing many topics dealing with purebred dogs, which was held last Spring, featuring many animal rights groups, including the author. Mr. Pacelle left no stone unturned with this 423-page book detailing his experiences as an advocate for humane treatment of animals. It is an impressive documentation of human cruelty to all species, including our own.

His graphic descriptions of how many species of animals, domestic and wild, have been plundered, mistreated and slaughtered for the use of human beings, either for food, clothing, “sport” or research is horrifying. We have become accustomed to reading in newspapers, magazines, television and movies about isolated instances of cruelty perpetrated by humans on animals. To put them all together into one book is depressing and agonizing. That, of course, was the point of all the instances Mr. Pacelle narrated.

There are, of course, activists in every phase of animal welfare, not only HSUS, but one comes away with the impression that no one but he and his organization are doing much about cruelty to animals. There is certainly a need for organizations such as HSUS and ASPCA and many wildlife organizations to help the victims of abandonment and abuse. However, this book gives short shrift to the dedicated individuals who rescue unwanted animals. He has nothing good to say about the American Kennel Club, the many rescue operations conducted by purebred dog clubs who are affiliated with AKC, nor has he any use for the work done by AKC affiliates such as CAR or the AKC Canine Health Foundation. He makes no distinction between the inspection services provided by AKC to commercial kennels and the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) animal inspection program, which is woefully underfunded, though charged with the responsibility of inspections and correction of animal abuse violations.

He does not have much good to

say about the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) either, stating that this organization is unwilling to pass regulations on its member veterinarians for fear of angering those large animal veterinarians whose livelihood depends upon the use of drugs to medicate sick cattle and other farm animals destined for market. (According to this writer’s research, AVMA has within the past two or three years amended their drug and medication policies on livestock to protect humans from the consumption of antibiotics and other drugs.)

Then we come to the interesting story of Michael Vick, the pro-football player who was convicted of running a dogfighting ring and raising and selling dogs out of his farm in Virginia.

Mr. Pacelle saw an opportunity to use Mr. Vick to promote better behavior with inner city boys who think it is perfectly proper to use dogs as status symbols for their fighting prowess. He visited Mr. Vick in prison and apparently achieved a conversion in his pupil. Mr. Vick became a protege of HSUS under the guidance of Mr. Pacelle.

Since Mr. Vick has served his time and is now a professional football player once again, one can only hope that this turnabout in behavior is not just a “get out of jail free” card. A followup on the outcome of this change of heart by Mr. Vick would certainly be interesting.

The Bond is an interesting book, not only for the range of accomplishments which Mr. Pacelle claims to have played a part, but for the credit he bestows on HSUS. His role in promoting legislation on behalf of chickens, cattle, horses and baby seals (among others) is remarkable. The fact that he gives little credit to the other organizations who promote animal welfare, AKC included, is not really surprising, but somewhat disappointing.

In his zeal to promote non-kill shelters, he cites many so-called animal rescue facilities, which blatantly import puppies from foreign countries just to fill their own coffers. Just because they are acquired from puppy mills overseas does not make them any better than the home grown va-

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riety. He would be better off to use his influence to persuade Congress to fund the Department of Agriculture to put a stop to the importation of puppies, masquerading as poor homeless waifs.

AKC does what it can to police the domestic puppy mills, but it has no authority to arrest unscrupulous breeders.

Their inspectors can and do report them to the authorities in the states and AKC can suspend them from AKC registration privileges and issue stiff fines. Mr. Pacelle knows full well (or should know) that AKC is not a law-enforcement organization. He should also be aware that because of AKC’s “care and conditions” policies, put in place several years ago, most of the puppy mill breeders left the AKC registry and started their own meaningless registries, churning out puppies with no guarantees of health or lineage. Mr. Pacelle should also know that the AKC Canine Health Foundation, with support from private sources, the Parent Clubs and AKC, has funded millions of dollars in research which benefits both dogs and people throughout the world.

If the Humane Society of the United States used its large treasury and indisputable influence to join the American Kennel Club and other organizations, such as Morris Animal Foundation, to fund research which helps promote healthy animals, and yes, even more effective birth control measures for pets, they would really be helping those who genuinely care for the lesser creatures among us.

Mr. Pacelle’s book is a fascinating story of one man’s adventures to investigate, reveal and relate his experiences with the underbelly of man’s cruelty to animals. One must be moved by the experiences he relates. One must also realize that one person, one organization, even one country cannot go it alone to solve the miseries of the world.

Man’s dominion over animals is a much larger issue than one person or one organization can solve. One comes away from this book with a sense of hope, but also a sense of futility that anything in the big picture is really going to change.

(The Bond, Wayne Pacelle, Morrow and Co. William Morrow & Co. New York, 2011) The Humane Society of the United States receives a portion of the advances and royalties from the publication of this book.

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Question ofthe Week Deborah J. Cooper I think that the AKC has been much too relaxed in allowing foreign judges to judge at AKC shows. Unless said judge has a PROVEN record in the US of judging our dogs to OUR standard, they should not be allowed to judge here. Foreign judges should be held to the same standards as the judges here, and in many cases, those standards of knowledge need to be reviewed.

In the case of many breeds the FCI standard significantly differs from the US standard: there should be assurance that the foreign judges have knowledge of, and have agreed to judge to the US standard. In many cases I have seen these foreign judges count teeth in breeds where it is nowhere in the US standard – this is just one example of where the FCI standard and the US standard conflict. Lets not degrade our standard to “trade” assignments with judges in other countries!

Daryl Martin This is a very interesting question. First, our dogs in the USA are supposed to be judged according to our USA standard. As in some breeds, the standards are different in different countries. For instance, in Maltese, they are huge in other countries like the sizes of Shih Tzus, due to a different standard. So if the judges are for sure sent USA standards and asked or reminded to judge by that, a positive approach would be made.

Secondly, it depends on the judge if they have crossed our borders and judged here often. They usually realize the USA type of dog, and also I am sure receive many pictures from reading magazines, and the internet to know the “style” of our dogs here, much less the “winning dogs” as well. However, sometimes you get the judge from the outer limits that are purest to ”their type” of dog and 22 Dog News

By Matthew H. Stander How Do You Feel About Having A Foreign Judge From A Rather Obscure Country Judge Your Breed At A Major Show When He/She Has Never Judged Your Breed In The USA Before?

they judge atrociously. They don’t have a clue to overall type, balance and American Kennel Club standards . As we all have seen from many of the “world shows” just being from another country does not make a perfect or unbiased opinion of dogs. So many people feel that a foreign judge gives everyone a fair opinion as they do not know anyone. I don’t think that is true. Just my opinion.

Barbara Schwartz My preference would be for clubs to hire a known and respected judge to adjudicate at a major show. There are many such judges available, and it is discouraging to see "unknowns" at prestigious events that are much sought after wins by the exhibitors.

High level competition deserves high level competency on the part of the judge.

Ann Yuhasz If that individual has experience in my breed elsewhere, why not?

At a major show you would hopefully have some nice examples of the breed for them to evaluate.

Both my breeds (English Setters and Flat-coated Retrievers) are found world wide with excellent examples.

Edna Jonck My opinion is that if a foreign judge has never judged my breed in the U.S.A. before, I don't think it is a good idea! The foreign judge is going to have pictured in his mind what that breed looks like in his or her country and it may not be the same as what our judges see in my breed. Our dogs would not be fairly judged in our country! The foreign judge is going to be looking at something entirely different!

Edeltraud Laurin The only problem would be judging to the AKC standard, which would mean judging my breed, the Belgians, as separate breeds not as one as they are everywhere else. So if the judge comes from Europe I would not have a problem, however if you mean a country which does not have Belgian breeds I definitely would not like it, and the AKC/breed clubs should think twice before doing so.

Alice Lawrence This is a bad time for me to answer this Question since we still have no power due to Irene but one aspect of the problem I would like to address is as follows: It usually happens that at the AKC Eukanuba Show the judges for the Bred-By Groups are foreigners. I would think that the judges for those groups would be Breeder Judges from this country NOT foreign countries. What a waste and a disappointment. How many of these judges know that in this country Pulik can be shown in brushed coats and Havanese can be shown corded? LOL. Ernesto Lara It all depends on the judge's background and expertise. Coming from an obscure country won't guarantee his or her lack of knowledge, it's the involvement with the particular breed and how much has this person been exposed to the breed, in particular. The gift of an eye for a dog is universal; it's the experience that's paramount. It's the judge's individual wealth of knowledge what counts, not whether he is domestic or foreign. An educated point of view from a respected overseas judge is always healthy.

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by Carlotta Cooper

Breed Education and Increasing Membership

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was recently included on a breed education committee. Actually, I was very honored to be included.

When the chairman was going over some of our goals, I was surprised when they included increasing parent club membership. I can see how this goal falls under breed education though. When you have a breed, like mine, that only registers about 800 dogs per year with the AKC (yes, dogs, not litters), then one of the best ways to educate people is by getting them to join the parent club.

Our registration numbers haven’t fallen. This is a steady number for my breed. It’s been approximately the same number for years. English Setters ranked 101st in breed registrations in 2010. Our ranking has fallen but the registration numbers, and number of litters registered, have remained about the same. (It’s getting harder and harder to verify registration numbers, however, now that the Gazette is gone.)

This situation got me thinking about a lot of things. When I got my first English Setter in the 1980s I was grilled to within an inch of my life about my intentions with the breed. I was met with suspicion and finding a puppy was like navigating through a closed network or a secret society. To get an English Setter puppy was sort of like going on a quest in one of The Mummy movies or following leads in National Treasure. And, even though I eventually bought a puppy from an established breeder who was a judge, I was not encouraged to join the parent club. Since you needed sponsors, I didn’t know I could look for my own sponsors or try to join. I didn’t know other people with English Setters. So, I wouldn’t become a member of the parent club for several years, until I bought another English Setter puppy. I consider that a serious breakdown and a lost opportunity. Things worked out in my case, but this sort of thing probably happens with a lot of new owners, and that’s a shame.

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Once I got my second English Setter puppy and started showing my dog I met some wonderful people.

But I also encountered the attitude that my breed was a well-kept secret and we wanted to keep it that way.

We didn’t want other people to have English Setters. They were just for us. We have to protect them. I think a lot of people feel this way about their breeds. It has some good and bad results. On the one hand, it makes breeders cautious about placing puppies, which is good.

But, on the other hand, it leads to excessively discouraging people from getting a dog. I can remember people admiring my dogs and I would automatically start running down a list of reasons why they wouldn’t want to own an English Setter. What was I thinking? They are great dogs! No, they aren’t for everyone. Of course not. But there’s no reason to be so negative or to discourage people right from the start.

Once the Internet came along it seemed like people became hypervigilant about keeping the dogs a secret. Now they could actually post alerts if they got a puppy inquiry they didn’t like. Sometimes that’s a good thing, but I have to wonder how many times some hapless puppy buyer just innocently sent up someone’s red flag. Next thing you know, every English Setter breeder on the web had their information. Good luck to them in getting a puppy.

I was involved in English Setter rescue for quite a while. If you aren’t already paranoid about who might get a dog, then being involved with rescue will make you so. And, again, rescue is not shy about passing along the names of anyone they deem suspicious. Plus, rescue encourages people to adopt dogs from rescue rather than getting dogs from breeders which, like it or not, is not good for breeders.

Finally, we now have animal rights people who sometimes pose as puppy buyers in an effort to trap breeders or gather evidence against them that they are breaking the law in some way. Some breeders have been

discouraged from selling puppies or from advertising that they have puppies available.

Taken all together, I think these attitudes have combined to make breeders suspicious of anyone who wants to get a dog. At least in my breed, people do want to keep the dogs a secret. The dogs are a) too good for most people; b) require lots of grooming; c) they will slime your house with drool and get mud everywhere which, obviously, most people can’t handle; and d) you can’t trust most buyers.

This is a sad situation. I really believe that these are the kinds of attitudes that a lot of people in my breed have about the dogs and buyers.

I’m not trying to pick on English Setters. They are simply where I’ve had my experience. I think that people in a lot of breeds may have similar attitudes. How are we supposed to gain new members with attitudes like these?

For that matter, how are we supposed to increase purebred dog ownership with attitudes like these? Or increase AKC registration numbers?

Of course we love our dogs and our breeds. We do need to protect them. We have that mission. But our mission to protect the breeds has to also include seeing that they continue to thrive and that means bringing in new people. We can’t be so closed off and suspicious of others that we discourage people from getting a dog of our breed. Things like breed education do include educating the public about our breeds. It doesn’t mean just telling them reasons why a breed isn’t right for them. It means telling them all about a breed, including why a breed might be right for them.

When a puppy buyer makes an inquiry, maybe they need to be met with a little less suspicion and a little more encouragement. Once someone buys a puppy, encourage them to join the parent club. Encourage them to join a regional breed club. Be willing to sponsor a new person. Encourage them to meet people and get involved.

It will make them better dog owners and that’s what we all want.

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Westchester Kennel Club Dog Show Dedicates 2011 Show To 9/11 Victims

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he club is dedicating the show to the memory of the victims of 9/11, and the recognition of those who worked so hard and so nobly as responders around the country.

Opening ceremonies will be highlighted by the appearance of an heroic Belgian Shepherd, Eli, a therapy dog who comforted victims on site at Ground Zero. Eli worked with the New York Police Department, National Guard and Red Cross for many days at Ground Zero.

He was honored locally and nationally, appeared on television and in other media, and was inducted into the Purina Hall of Fame for his accomplishments. Eli (Ch. Celebre Elijah of Hillside), is owned by Sherry Handley, a deputy sheriff in Lehigh Valley, PA, and will be available in a booth during the day for photos and visits.

Along with Eli, the club will present prayers, a bagpiper (Sean Dalgauer) playing “Amazing Grace” and “God Bless America,” and presentations by the Sabatino Duo of “America the Beautiful” and the National Anthem. The colors will be

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presented by an Honor Guard from Thomas J. Kavanaugh VFW Post 2289 from Manville, NJ. The opening ceremony will be held at 7:45 a.m., with the judging to begin at 8 a.m.

With an entry of 1,953 from the American Kennel Club’s 185 breeds and varieties, the show will feature a special Beginner Puppy Competition for 4-6 month old puppies. In this special attraction, 82 puppies are entered (normally, dog show entries must be at least six months old).

There are other features throughout the day at the show that are in keeping with the theme of the day. The Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund will be the beneficiary of the talents of artist Bob Seaver, as he does cartoon renderings of people and their dogs in exchange for a donation to the Fund. The Freedom Scholarship Fund has donated over $55 million to financially needy dependents of the victims of the events of 9/11.

“Semper Fi,” a bronze sculpture of a working Search and Rescue dog by artist Patsy Davis of

Eli, much-honored Belgian Sheepdog, to headline ceremonies at Sept. 11 show

The 10th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, will provide the theme and inspiration for the Westchester Kennel Club’s 95th all breed dog show to be held on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at North Branch Park in Bridgewater, NJ.

Mancos, CO, will be on display in honor of the dogs that performed their duties at the various 9/11 sites. “Semper Fidelis” is the U.S. Marine Corps motto meaning “always faithful” and the sculpture is of a German Shepherd on girders working in a search and rescue setting.

Additional opportunities for spectators and participants will include organized tours of the grounds and the events for those new to the sport and to dog shows. Also, free testing for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen title will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for competitors.

The Westchester show is part of a cluster of three dog shows held at the park on that weekend, along with the Tuxedo Park Kennel Club on Friday and the Somerset Hills Kennel Club on Sunday. There is no admission charge for spectators for any of the shows.

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Bests of the Week Sammamish Kennel club Border Terrier GCh. Meadowlake Simply Sinful Judge Dr. Robert D. Smith Owners Kiki Courtelis, Joyce Wilkinson, Karen Fitzpatrick, David Fitzpatrick DVM Handler Karen Fitzpatrick Santa Barbara Kennel Club - Saturday Standard Poodle GCh. Brighton Lakeridge Encore Judge Ms. Joanne N. Paulk Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier Greater Emporia Kennel Club Pekingese Ch. Palacegarden Malachy Judge Mrs. Carol Kniebusch Noe Owners Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks & David Fitzpatrick Handler David Fitzpatrick Santa Barbara Kennel Club - Sunday Affenpinscher GCh. Banana Joe V Tania Kazari Judge Mr. Darren Bowey Owners Zoila Truesdale & Mieke Cooymans Handler Ernesto Lara Newtown Kennel Club 15” Beagle Ch. Langrigg Star of the Stage Judge Ms. Helene Nietsch Owners Torie Steele & Eddie Dziuk Handler Bobby Fisher Griffin Georgia Kennel Club - Thursday Sawnee Mt. Kennel Club - Friday Conyers Kennel Club - Sunday Boxer Ch. Brookwood Styled Dream Judge Mr. Jerry Watson Judge Ms. Linda Millman Judge Mrs. Paula Nykiel Owners Debbie McCarrol, Mrs. Jack Billhardt, & Sergio Tenenbaum Handler Diego Garcia

Topeka Kennel Club I Manhattan Kansas Kennel Club I Black Cocker Spaniel GCh. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction Judge Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton Judge Mrs. Donna J. Buxton Owners Bruce Van Deman, Carolee Douglas, Mary Walker, Linda Moore Handler Michael Pitts Sugarbush Kennel Club - Friday Standard Poodle GCh. Jaset’s Satisfaction Judge Mrs. Chris Walkowicz Owners Beth Harris, Michele Molnar and Jamie Danburg Handler Ann Rairigh St. Clairsville Kennel Club Norfolk Terrier GCh. Cracknor Cross the T’s Judge Mr. Frank Washabaugh Owners Pamela Beale, Elisabeth Matell, Beth Sweigart Handler Roxanne Sutton Sugarbush Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog GCh. Babheim’s Captain Crunch Judge Mrs. Susan St. John Brown Owners James Moses, Sheree Moses, Debra Stern, Carlos Navarro, Maria Deschamps Handler James Moses St. Croix Valley Kennel Club Bouvier des Flandres GCh. Frontier’s License To Carry At Margaux Judge Dr. Judith Newton Owners S. Lyon, L. Calhoun, P. Martin Handler Doug Carlson St. Croix Valley Kennel Club - Saturday Afghan Hound Ch. Thaon’s Mowgli Judge Mr. William Shelton Owners Jay T. Hafford, James Blanchard, Ann Sterner, and Debbie Rogers Handler Jay T. Hafford Mensona Kennel Club - Sunday Boxer GCh. R and G’s Mystical Dancer Judge Mr. Dana P. Cline Owners R. Bezzera, D. Servetnick, B. Bachman, C. Desmond, G. Steele, K. Steele-Gamero and G. Jones Handler Kimberlie Steele-Gamero Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club Australian Shepherd GCh. Propwash Reckon Judge Mrs. Cathy Daugherty Owners Leslie B. Frank and Judy A. Harrington Handler Judy Harrington

Western Reserve Kennel Club - Sunday Smooth Coat Chihuahua GCh. Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight Judge Mr. Norman Patton Owner & Handler Gloria Johnson 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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10 questions asked by LESLIE BOYES of:

Diego & Eve

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Born: Diego: Buenos Aires, Argentina Eve: Buenos Aires, Argentina Reside: Hancock, NY Married: 13 happy years

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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?

Diego: 1982 - Boxers.

Eve: 1997 - Boxers.

Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?

Diego: “Bangaway” the boxer.

Eve: “Vicky”, toy poodle.

Why do you think most people want to judge?

Diego: I believe by judging you try to find the best representative of the breed following the standard.

Eve: Because people enjoy sharing their knowledge with people who have passion for their dogs.

Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?

Diego: Our troops fighting to protect our country and the heroes from 9 /11.

Eve: Pope John Paul II.

If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?

Diego: I feel very fortunate with our lives.

Eve: I would like to have more time for us.

How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?

Diego: Honest and respectful person.

Eve: Sincere and passionate.

Do you think there are too many dog shows?

Diego: Definitely.

Eve: Too many.

Which are your three favorite dog shows?

Diego: Westchester, Chicago, and Bucks County Kennel Clubs.

Eve: Westminster, Winter Show in Finland, and Morris and Essex Kennel Club.

Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?

Diego: No, depends on the dog.

Eve: No.

How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the same weekend?

Diego: I do not believe in risking the health of the dog in order to win.

Eve: If you are showing a good dog you do not have to fly from one show to another.

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Saint Bernards Pull Their Own Weight and More — A Lot More!

BY SHARON PFLAUMER

CH Shadow Mtn Hot August Night, RN, WPS (Gus) pulling 2,152 in 2007. He has pulled as much as 3,194 pounds.

Photo by Paul Bodeving.

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emember Call of the Wild--the story of Buck, the stolen Saint Bernard that’s shipped to the Klondike after gold is discovered there in 1896 and gives rise to a great demand for strong dogs to pull sleds? The most thrilling scene in the book occurs when Buck hauls a 1,000lbs. sled for 100-yds. and wins $1,600.

The same kind of exciting exhibition can be seen today without traveling all the way to the Yukon. Those interested need only attend a Weight Pull Competition held by the St. Bernard Club of America (SBCA) or one of its regional breed clubs.

The object of this unique competitive event is to see which dog can pull the greatest amount of weight. Thus it involves a dog pulling a sled or wheeledcart loaded with cement blocks for a short distance across snow, dirt, grass, or carpeting. Specifically, a dog must pull a sled or cart for at least 16-ft within 60 seconds in each round of competition. The starting weight to be pulled is 500-lbs. The load increases by at least 100-lbs. with each successive round of competition.

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Here’s living proof that dogs can excel in Weight Pull Competition and also be successful in the show ring. All three of these dogs pulled on one day, then, showed in the breed ring at the national specialty the next. All are Breed or Grand Champion dogs; and all earned their Weight Puller Superior (WPS) Title. They are Ch Shadow Mtn Hot August Night WPS (Gus) and two of his offspring.

Gus pulled 2,943 pounds. Ch Vicdory’s Moose on Shadow Mtn WPS (Moose) pulled 3,036 pounds, and GCh Vicdory’s Manhatan Transfer WPS (Many) pulled 3,445 pounds. Photo by Bill Buell.

amount of weight—more than 14 times their own body weight in the case of earning the most advanced Weight Pull title in SBCA Competition. (See below.) That means a 180-lb. dog would have to pull 2,520-lbs.!

(Saint Bernards weigh between 130- and 180-lbs according to the American Kennel Club standard for the breed.)

The lack of subjectivity The excitement begins at the signal.

That’s when a dog’s handler begins calling it or coaxing it to move forward. (No one is allowed to touch a dog and only its owner may speak to it during competition.) Once a dog gets its sled or cart in motion, it has one minute to haul its sled or cart 16-ft. In the event its sled or cart is still in motion at the end of a minute, the pull still is considered a qualifying one.

“The best thing about Weight Pull Competition is its lack of subjectivity. A dog either pulls the weight or it doesn’t,” says Paul Bodeving, an American Kennel Club Conformation Judge for the Saint Bernard breed and an SBCA approved Weight Pull Judge. He and his wife, Karen, who also is an AKC Conformation Judge for the breed, SBCA approved Weight Pull Judge, and the current SBCA President, have bred 10 conformation champions. Six of their ten con-

formation champions also earned their Weight Puller Superior (WPS) title. In addition, they have nine other dogs in the process of earning their breed championship title that have earned Weight Pull titles as well.

Factors affecting the amount of weight pulled The maximum amount of weight each dog is allowed to pull in competition depends upon its age, size and the weather conditions.

“For example, a snow-covered surface is more difficult to pull on because the runners on the sled sink into the snow.

As a result, the amount of weight a dog is required to pull is less. Also, dogs under 1-year of age aren’t allowed to pull more than 999-lbs. They haven’t finished growing yet and may injure themselves pulling a heavier load.

“We begin preparing our dogs for Weight Pull Competition when they’re 3- or 4-month-old puppies. We put a harness on them and let them drag a tire around so they get used to the feel of pulling something behind them. We do that for 5 minutes at a time.”

The Bodevings began their involvement with the breed when they got a Saint

Weight Pull shute of the Saint Bernard Club of Puget Sound.

Photo by Paul Bodeving.

Silverado’s Whitcomb v Stoan (Cleo) owned by Harley Whitcomb. Cleo pulled 14 times her weight and earned her Weight Puller Superior title (WPS) at this match. Notice she isn’t being forced to pull, i.e., She isn’t being touched while pulling as per SBCA Weight Pull Rules. Photo by Paul Bodeving.

CH Shadow Mtn Hot August Night, RN, WPS (Gus) winning in the conformation ring. He finished his Breed Championship in 2005. Photo by Dan Pearson Photo.com.

Bernard for a pet. Not long after that, they got hooked on showing in the conformation ring. They didn’t try Weight Pull Competition until later.

“It wasn’t until after we came to believe that our dogs should be able to do more than just run around the ring and look pretty,” says Paul. To that end, their dogs also earned multiple titles in obedience, rally, agility and tracking.

For safety sake Weight Pull Competition is conducted in a shute measuring between 10and 20-ft in width and not less than 30ft. in length. The shute has barriers or walls on each side to keep the dogs “on course” when pulling and, in so doing, help prevent injuries. To further prevent injuries, stewards are stationed along the barriers or walls to offer assistance in the event a dog gets tangled in its harness. The harness each dog wears is designed to ensure that no weight is put on its back.

Dogs are never forced to pull any amount of weight at any time during competition. They pull the weight because they have an atavistic or inbred desire to do it. That’s because Saint Bernards were bred to haul freight historically.

“Most people know about the Saint Bernard’s use by monks as an avalanche rescue dog in the Swiss Alps. Its other primary function, in the past, was pulling milk carts and hay wagons up and down the mountains.”

Breeding for a sound body Because a sound body supports a dog’s ability to work in any context and most especially in Weight Pull Competition, Bodeving emphasizes the importance of performing genetic testing on breeding stock.

“A dog with bad hips or elbows or a weak heart can’t pull weight or perform any task,” Paul says. “That’s why we test our breeding stock for hip and el-

bow dysplasia and cardiomyopathy. All three are genetically-based problems in Saint Bernards.”

In terms of conditioning for Weight Pull Competition, the Bodevings rely in large part on their 40-acres worth of “room to run” to keep their Saints in top form.

“Proper breeding also has a lot to do with it. You have to breed dogs that have muscle. If it’s not there to develop, there’s no conditioning program in the world that will put it there.”

Any breed can do it A long list of breeds excels at Weight Pull in addition to the Saint Bernard.

They include the following: Alaskan Malamute, American Bulldog, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Bernese Mountain Dog, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Doberman Pinscher, Dogo Argentino (Argentinian Mastiff), Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), English Mastiff, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Neapolitan Mastiff, Old English Bulldog,

Patterdale Terrier, Perro de Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

That said, Bodeving insists any breed of any size can do it and offers his two Boston Terriers as examples.

Weight Pull Competition held at the SBCA national specialty as well as those held by its regional clubs, is conducted according to SBCA rules, ( h t t p s : / / w w w. s a i n t b e r n a rd c l u b. org/2008Redesign/Perf ormance/ perf_weight.htm).

Other organizations that sponsor weight pull competition include some of the other AKC National Breed Clubs, plus, the following: International Sled Dog Racing Association (http://www.isdra.org/); United Pulling Federation (http://upfweightpull.webs.com/index.htm); and International Weight Pull Association (http://www.iwpa.net/). Although the rules set forth by these organizations are similar, there are some differences between them.

For more information about the Bodeving’s Saint Bernards, visit http:// www.saintbernard.com.

Saint Bernard Club of America Weight Pull Titles The following is a list of the Saint Bernard Club of America Weight Pull titles that may be earned and their requirements: Weight Puller (WP) is based on a minimum level of performance.

A dog earns the WP title after it competes in three Weight Pull Trials where it pulls a load 8 times its own weight on snow or 10 times its own weight on wheels.

Weight Puller Excellent (WPX) is based upon increased difficulty. A dog earns the WPX title after it competes in 3 additional Weight Pull Trials where it pulls a load at least 10 times its own weight in snow or 12 times its own weight on wheels.

Weight Puller Superior (WPS) is based upon further increased difficulty. A dog earns the WPS title after it competes in 3 additional trials and pulls a load at least 12 times its own weight in snow or 14 times its own weight on wheels. At least 1 of the 9 required pulls has to be at an SBCA sanctioned event.

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Word from

Sweden Summer of 2011: The shows for the year have had a big set back.

Entries that have been mostly stable during the recent economic trouble have now fallen at most shows. A recent show had a fall of almost 1000 dogs.

That would account for about 13 judges, judging at their full ring of 80 dogs.

Adding to the lost revenue is the cost of previously bought airlines tickets for those judges that agreed to cancel their assignment.

But starting the 1st of January 2012 clubs will have an added expense of paying judges and ring stewards 200kr more than they receive today. The standard pay will be 950kr to judges and 800kr to stewards. (Ed. note: 900kr = $139!!) 950kr will keep it under the 1000kr limit, which demands that taxes be taken out for those that receive pay over 1000kr. It doesn’t help Swedish judges or stewards that work two days on a weekend.

The FCI´s rules for International shows are that judges are paid for the day they travel as well as the day they judge. With today’s exchange rate, 36 Euro is equal to 333 kr. The math works out that FCI judges would receive for two days 1332 kr to the Swedish judges 1900 kr., making the Swedish judges the highest paid judges within the FCI. The clubs here are not required to pay the judges from outside the Nordic countries the same as the Swedish judges.

It will be interesting to hear what the foreign judges have to say when they receive less than their colleagues. The added expenses of course will be put onto the entry fee, making exhibitors choose more wisely which shows to enter. Still not out of the recent economical hard times, next year could also be tough for the clubs.

It has taken a while but a leader for top dog has broken

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though the list of Best in Show winners. With 3 bests counted for top dog, the Saluki Ch. Shiraz California Dreaming, bred by V.Nunes-Atkinson and M. & E. Edwards is the present leader, and that is with shows counted until the third weekend of July.

Since then he has added 3 more bests, including the largest show this year, the Swedish winners show in Nörrköping. With just a handful of shows left before the final decision on which dog will represent Sweden at the Eukanuba show, it would be almost safe to say that owners Nicklas & Ingunn Erickson will be enjoying some warm weather this December.

Two other American bred dogs are represented in the current top 5 list. Number 3 on the list is the Australian Shepherd, Ch.Thornapple Mercury All Jacked Up, bred by Amy Garrison & Ellen Brandenburg of Vermontville, Michigan. Here in Sweden All Jacked Up is owned by Anna-lena & Niklas Munkvall. This is not their first top winning Aussie from this kennel, and with the success they have been having I am sure it will not be the last. Number 4, OES, Ch. Bahlambs Beaming Blue Beard, was bred

by A & J Bizak and S. Ericsson and owned by Jacqui Boohan. He is shown by Ingela Wahlstrom, a person that has had several top winning OES´s from the Bahlambs kennel over the years, since I have been living here.

Rounding out the 2 other places are the Japanese bred toy poodle, Ch. Smash JP Millionaire, at #2, and at 5th place, the Swedish bred Wire Fox, Ch.Crispy Legacy Södra Älvsborg KK This is the show that I am involved with, and one of the few this year that had an increase in entries over last year. We also had a record number of breed and specialty clubs with us, making it to be about 5000 dogs shown that weekend. Americans that came for the weekend included, Bo Bengt-

son, Dorothy Collier, Thomas Bradley and the best in show judge, Edd Bivin. Best was the earlier mentioned Saluki, who had won the same prize two years earlier under Sari Brewster Tietjen. Held about an hour east of Göteborg, in the city of Borås, which is an old textile town. All the guests that arrived early had a chance to walk in the park or along the canal and visit any one of the many cafes there.

Happenings in 2011 The kennel club’s annual show will be held on the 10 & 11 of December this year. Doris Cozart, Michael Faulkner and Joan Goldstein will be making the trip over to judge and the chance to watch Rainer Vuorinen (Finland) judge Best in Show.

The first few days of September will be the weekend for the European dog show, to be held in the Netherlands. Rumors are that the show had to cancel 12 judges due to the low entries. Looking at some of the numbers for the breeds, Labs has 3 judges to judge 67 dogs. AmStaffs, usually a high entry breed at this type of show, drew only 94 dogs. The entries closed around the time of the World Show in Paris. The high costs of the World Show certainly must have affected the exhibitors’ cash flow to enter the show in the Netherlands.

There will be two shows running the same day, as in the confusing World Show. There is one American judge on the panel and that is Ron Menaker, who will be judging best Junior in show. Best in Show will be judged by Holland’s all-breed judge Hans van de Berg.

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Thank you Judge Mrs. Patricia Leakey Brenner

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ne of the things that bind together most of the people in pole positions in Israeli breed clubs, judges and trainers as well as kennel club board members is a special educational course for breeders and future judges. The course that includes a weekly 4-hour session provides dog enthusiasts with the basic theoretical knowledge required to breed healthier dogs with better temperaments and eventually to become judges if they so wish. In addition to its educational properties, graduates retain friendships with their peers for many years to come. The latest course has just ended and the following article is based on the impressions of its graduates.

Lior Orlev had been breeding Pekingese and

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with relative success for the past eight years. However, when he wanted to gain more information he enrolled in the Basic Canine Studies Course. “I wanted to learn additional things besides actual breeding,” says Lior. “But I came without any prior expectations, I just came to study.”

Lior, and the 26 other students in this year’s course that has just ended, came to the Kennel Club’s lecture hall every week and listened to a variety of lectures.

The course includes history and development of the dog, domestication, breeds, physiology and anatomy, breeding, genetics, gestation and puppies, behavior, movement, terminology, regulations and many other subjects. Most of the teachers are judges and other veteran kennel club members although the subjects relating to physiology, anatomy and health are taught by a vet.

“The lessons with the vet, Clair Barkay, were excellent,” notes Lior. “She is charming and interesting. The lessons on various aspects of health and dog structure were excellent.

We also got a lot of good information on genetics from a judge who is a biology teacher by profession.”

Therese Barki didn’t come from the world of breeding although she grew up in a house full of dogs as family pets. “I expected to get some knowledge of breeding and the history of dogs and the course met my expectations, more or less,” says Therese.

Olga Khazanovich has been breeding Cane Corso for the past four years, so is a relative newcomer to the world of breeding and showing.

“I felt I was missing knowledge,” explained Olga.

“I wanted to learn not just to love my dog, but to understand her too.”

Noy Korner was 16 when she enrolled in the course. She made an effort to reach the Kennel Continued on page 81

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Off The Leash

By Shaun Coen

Though its swells and wind gusts weren’t as fierce as those of Hurricane Katrina, Irene surely left her mark along the East Coast, first making landfall in one of the American Kennel Club’s home states, North Carolina, whacking it with full force gale winds, and dropping a deluge of rainfall in some unsuspecting locales such as the normally placid Catskill mountain region of New York and the valleys of Vermont before finally passing on. Some areas that feared the worst managed to dodge a bullet, such as the AKC’s other home in New York City, and others that weren’t prepared got socked. It will be a long time before affected areas fully recover if indeed they ever do.

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n the aftermath of natural disasters, tales of lost and displaced pets typically abound and Hurricane Irene is no exception. Some photos and videos of abandoned pets have already gone viral (though some question whether or not they are legit and the motives behind those who posted the videos rather than rescue the animals). Lessons have been learned from past disasters and with the advent of the Internet and social networking media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, and the proliferation of smart phones and hand held gadgets with texting and email capabilities, it has become increasingly easier to spread the word and keep in contact with the outside world.

The incessant media coverage leading up to the impending storm in New York and the carefully planned precautions taken to avert total devastation were criticized by some, particularly the call to shut down all mass transit and to evacuate low lying areas but, though an inconvenience for many, these measures unquestionably saved lives. It gave the able bodied the opportunity to get far away from the projected path of the storm with their pets and presented rescue workers with a better chance of helping those in distress. Perhaps most impressive was the thought that went into providing for people with pets.

New York airwaves and web sites were chock full of information of where to go with your pets if you needed shelter or emergency services. This is a direct result of the sad situations witnessed following past storms, particularly Katrina, when displaced pets were paddling for life in murky waters 54 Dog News

or clinging to rooftops along with owners that refused to abandon them and didn’t anticipate such destruction or heed warnings to evacuate.

Unfortunately, some inland areas such as rural New England towns, particularly those in Vermont, and the upper Hudson Valley in New York, were seemingly unprepared for the course of Irene and the veracity of its floodwaters.

Entire towns were swept away and bridges that had withstood one hundred years or more of all Mother Nature had thrown their way finally gave in, leaving homes and farms abandoned. As of this writing we still don’t know the depth of Irene’s destruction nor the tally of human and canine deaths nor the number of those displaced. What we do know is that we can expect an increase in the call for mandatory microchipping laws, some of which have already been put in place.

California recently passed such a measure, claiming that mandating microchipping for any dog that is adopted from a shelter would save the state’s taxpayers some 300 million dollars annually. While some dog owners balk at any government interference in telling them how to care for or identify their dogs it’s becoming increasingly evident that permanent identification and enrollment in a pet recovery system is the most effective way to improve the chances of being reunited with a displaced pet, not to mention being cost-efficient for state budgets.

We’re not out of the hurricane season yet by a long shot, so all dog owners should pause and take stock of just how ready they are in case of an emergency or natural disaster. The AKC recommends keeping your pets’ health records and medications handy, along with food and water bowls, food for one

week, at least a gallon of spring water per day per large dog, a portable kennel/crate, bedding and a leash.

Dogs should be properly tagged and permanently identified and enrolled in a recovery system as well. It’s best to keep copies of dogs’ licenses, vaccination and health records in a waterproof container, and keep a current photo of you and your pets together in the event you become separated. If forced to evacuate, do not leave pets behind. Check with shelters and hotels beforehand to see which ones accept pets. And as many homeowners who are still in darkness days after Irene left can attest, it may be wise to invest in a generator and stockpile nonperishable goods and bottled water.

It’s painful enough to watch and hear the stories of those who lost lives or pets to the storm. To compound that, there are some people and organizations so unscrupulous that they manipulate these stories and images to paint all dog owners as an uncaring, irresponsible lot who leave their pets behind or fail to provide for them during emergency situations.

Expect the shelter business and shadowy underworld of the interstate trafficking and importing of dogs to likewise capitalize on Irene. Watch the flow of “hurricane dogs” to areas unaffected by the storm and shortly after, a flood of dogs to areas where dogs were separated from their owners – “replacement dogs”. In what may have been a fortuitous or prescient piece of timed advertising, a 12-page insert promoting the adoption of shelter dogs appeared in this past week’s edition of Time magazine. Apparently not to be outdone by Pedigree’s Shelter Dogs Rule campaign, Iams is a major sponsor of this advertorial. Iams has been and continues to be a major supporter of purebred dogs and dog shows, so hopefully its marketing

team isn’t going to follow Pedigree’s lead entirely in this regards, but it makes one fear for the future of the sport of purebred dogs when such high profile, mainstream media outlets are promoting such a visible push to adopt shelter dogs, claiming that 25% of them are purebreds.

The AKC has to take a proactive step to combat these “adopt a dog” drives and expose the shelter dog and interstate trafficking and importing of dogs for what they are: thriving businesses with questionable practices. Not all shelters of course are operating or participating in suspect businesses but the general public isn’t aware of the goings-on behind the scenes. Diseased dogs packed into vans and trucks and imported from out of state or out of country, often for a pull fee from shadowy, unlicensed, unregulated middlemen who wouldn’t know a Yorkie from an Afghan and couldn’t care less are being foisted upon an unsuspecting general public through cute advertising campaigns and gimmicks that tug at the heartstrings and purse strings. The reasoning offered by the campaigns are often filled with untruths, such as shelter dogs are healthier and cheaper to own. But John Q. Public doesn’t hear the other side of the arguments and doesn’t know that many of the Animal Rights extremists driving these campaigns want to put an end to the breeding of purebred dogs altogether.

Rather than preach to the choir the AKC in the wake of Hurricane Irene needs to promote the fact that since 2003 its AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund has donated $1.5 million to help displaced animals in times of natural disasters and that 360,000 pets have been reunited with their owners through its pet recovery system.

It’s no secret that the AKC has lost a lot of registrations to paper registries over the last decade and it stands to lose participants in its sanctioned events if the shelter dog business and the designer dog craze continue to proliferate. Maybe the AKC is finally starting to get serious about (cliché alert) turning those tides or holding back the floodgates.

According to its web site, “The American Kennel Club is establishing for the first time in its 127 year history a Marketing Department to build its brand” and is currently seeking a Marketing Director and Marketing Managers in its North Carolina offices. Hopefully, it’s not too little too late to win this fight because exposure and promotion of purebred dogs, reputable breeders and the sport of purebred dog shows is sorely needed.

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unhappily missed the Santa Barbara show scene this year since I had prior personal commitments. I say unhappily because I truly love to go back to SB as it brings back old and fond memories of my early days in the dog show world. It was a grand experience then and it remains so today as well, for me, at any rate. While certainly the events of yesteryear are not the same as today the geographic ambiance of the area contributes so heavily to the meaning of the show itself that I feel the people who are attempting to keep the show going are doing a tremendous service to continuing the traditions established by the original founders who were some of the greats of our sport/hobby. I have heard the usual mixed reports about the show, some loving it, some questioning motives and the like. I say I admire those who are so instrumental in keeping the event going and if it does not fully replicate what was done years ago what difference does it really make? I think its Breeders Stakes idea is a fabulous one and who really cares who the winners are? It gives the breeder a rare opportunity to show off his or her get with sires and dams and the dinner which follows is a truly good opportunity for people to mix and talk dogs as well as other subjects. I know some of you are wary about the methods used to promote the dinner but I say that in the long run the ends justify the means and I would love to see the same energies used to promote shows on the East Coast as are done in SB. To an extent Morris and Essex falls in this category but since it is every five years and not yearly as is SB people seem more tolerant of M and E than they are of SB. I look forward to SB continuing on for years to come and wish it only success.

Recently I was in Venice, Italy for a few days where I made an obligatory visit to The Biennale Art Exhibit, which is held there I believe every other year in the odd year. I was last there for it I think 6 or 8 years ago. When it first was started it received incredible rave reviews and consists among other things of many countries sending modern art exhibits from an Continued on page 78

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THE FANCY SPEAKS Reliant: Not Just Another Dog Show

By Nan Bodine

In spite of being involved in dogs 50 plus years, I live on the East coast so this was my first visit to Reliant--the opportunity to attend the AKC Advanced Herding Institute and get the education components for all those new rare breeds that had recently entered the group. Where else could one see 7 (!)

Lapphunds in one place?

And while it did take up most of the four days, I was still able to get out onto the floor and look around. Very impressive!

The building itself is huge. One fellow student judge told me it took her a half hour to walk the perimeter of the building. Actually only the space to the left was utilized by the dog show proper. The rest of the area was like attending a giant pet expo with rows and rows of vendors with anything and everything for sale. In the middle was the AKC booth, located very prominently at the entrance to the hall. Right behind it was a large area taken up

by ProPlan. Besides a hospitality section to rest your weary feet and imbibe in light refreshment, there was also a small stage for presentations. Every time I passed by, I saw a full audience of pet people and their dogs, all vociferously interacting with the speaker on various dog topics.

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sit in a friend’s booth and do a book signing. She had offered to include a few of my books in with the rest of the items she was selling. The crowds were constant and I sold out in an hour and a half! Saturday and Sunday appeared to be the busy days. Since our seminars utilized the meeting rooms along the back wall of the lobby, I was well aware that people (and their dogs) formed continuous lines from the ticket counters clear back to the main doors. Even later in the afternoon, the public was still pouring in.

No wonder! There were all sorts of activities to involve the pet owning public. Besides the usual performance events, like rally, agility and obedience classes, there were events like free-style, carting, Frisbee toss, among others. A huge ring, complete with bleachers, stood in one comer next to the rows and rows of vendors, from which there came continual loud music and much screaming. I’m not sure what was going on there, but whatever the event, the spectators were having a great time!

In the vendor section, there were many breed rescue groups and a constant flow of dog lovers stopped to pet their dogs and ask questions about each breed. Another big draw was the Meet the Breeds area. Set up near the entrance, this drew huge crowds as well. I got a chance to participate with my own breed when a friend asked if I would hold her dog, which I bred. Needless to say, it was delightful to reconnect with one of my puppies, now a mature adult, having the time of his life greeting people while I discussed our breed.

Over at the dog show (almost a different world from the

one I had left) the rings were set up in rows, the entrances facing each other to form one long aisle. Each end was blocked off and monitored by a guard who checked our blue/ green wristbands, allocating only exhibitors past that point. The aisle’s width allowed for crates and grooming tables to be set up temporarily during each breed judging.

Along the backside of the rings were two rows of much appreciated chairs, encouraging the public to rest awhile with their dogs and watch some judging. Most dog shows discourage unentered dogs from the showgrounds. Here they were made to feel welcome. With such a pet friendly atmosphere, hopefully these folks will choose to buy from a breeder next time, or give a home to a dog from one of the breed rescues.

Which brings me to the point of this letter. The interaction with the dog loving public helps events like these go a long way to boosting our image as purebred breeders and counteracting, in the public eye, the inroads made by the AR activists.

Allowing their dogs to participate becomes a large part of that persona.

Kudos to the committee, which must work throughout the year in order to pull it off so successfully.

While I realize the monumental job it takes to organize one of these (I did try to thank a club officer but couldn’t find one at the tables. No doubt they were all busy keeping the show running smoothly.) wouldn’t it be worth the effort to host such events in other large metropolitan areas around the country, especially since they offer nothing but positive feedback for our sport? How many of these people will consider for their next dog, adopting a breed club’s rescue or purchasing a breeder’s dog instead? Once they realize we are not the villains the ARs have painted us out to be, that is. We may even pickup some new exhibitors.

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Dr. Mauro Anselmo Alves ~ Brazil ~ Best of Breed

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Mrs. Peggy Guttierez Otero ~ Mexico ~ Best of Breed

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McDonald ~ Canada ~ Best of Breed

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GIANT SCHNAUZERS

GIANT IN MORE THAN STATURE

When the cattle and pig farmers in the Bavarian Highlands section of Germany set out to create an adequate dog to drive their livestock to market as well as provide protection around the farm, they probably had no idea that the breed that finally resulted from this quest, the Giant Schnauzer, would be exceedingly versatile, capable of herding, working as military or police dogs, and successfully competing in virtually all performance events.

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here are still a few disbelievers when it comes to the wide range of capabilities this breed exhibits. “Once at an AKC herding event in 2009, the judge publicly berated me for herding with a Giant Schnauzer at the awards ceremony,” said Bridgette Tuerler, whose dual champion DC Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD RAE MX MXJ OAP NJP XF NFP (“Sasha”) holds 29 American Kennel Club titles including five herding titles (one of which is a herding championship), four rally titles, three obedience titles, fifteen agility titles, is currently working on a tracking title in addition to helping out with carting demonstrations at breed specialties, and has a CGC and TDI certificate with the latter awarded for therapy work at a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Her other current Giant, HC Ingebars invincible Xena CDX RE NA NAJ OAP OJP FN FNP TDI CGC, was the first in the breed to earn a herding championship.

“While I was pretty upset by his remarks, I later learned that he had made derogatory comments to the scribe about a Bouvier des Flandres before it entered the arena at the same event and he has a history of doing this.

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“Sasha,” (DC Galilee Ingebars Inspiration UD RAE MX MXJ OAP NJP XF NFP) Bridgette Tuerler’s Giant Schnauzer is the only dual champion (Ch/HC) in the breed so far and owns 29 AKC titles.

“Grace” ( HIT Ch Valleesa’s Amazing Grace VCD2 RE MX MXJ NAP NJP TDI), Valli Rovenold’s Giant Schnauzer proved to be a challenge in tracking because her intense prey drive caused her to be distracted by ground moles, bunnies, stray cats, woodchucks and just about anything else that left a “hot scent.”

not be herding. But this one negative individual did not stop me from enjoying herding with my dogs.”

Since Giant Schnauzers were developed to be a working breed, they need some sort of job in order to stay happy as well as a way to release some of their excess energy and keep their busy minds occupied.

Otherwise they become rambunctious and bored and bored Giants can make a shambles of the house and the yard. They can also become a “noise nuisance” as bored Giants tend to bark a lot. “Giant Schnauzers are a very intelligent working breed. Worked properly and treated fairly there are very few things a Giant cannot do. While they appear to be a tough dog, they can be very sensitive to their handlers and do not respond to unfair corrective-type training. While I generally use positive reinforcement, there are times when correction is needed. When the correction is fair and the dog understands why they are being corrected they will come back and try harder. However, if it is an unfair correction or they don’t know why they’re being corrected, they have a tendency to ‘shut down.’ But, you have to be a leader with a Giant as they will take on that role without any hesitation,” said Kathi Seaman, who owns “Akasha” (Am/Can Ch Momentumm After Dark v.

Ruster VDC2 GO UDX RE AX MXJ OF HIC.) “Giants are smart, athletic and their drive makes them want to work and please,” said Teresa Higgins. “But, the same things that make them successful can also be their greatest obstacle. They are too smart sometimes for their own good. Also, the way Giants are built, with a square frame and a high center of gravity, makes tight turns difficult. Their jumping style is more erect and that tends to slow them down in activities like agility. Gypsy (Ch Keystone’s Gypsy in the Palace VCD1 RE OAP NF) and I have had some issues in obedience because the breed is so smart. They get bored heeling. I have had difficulty with agility but that is because I’m slow, overweight and old.”

Higgins is not the only one to have problems in certain dog sports. Valli Rovenolt said tracking was a major challenge for her and “Grace” (HIT Ch Valleesa’s Amazing Grace VCD2 RE MX MXJ NAP NJP TDI). “Tracking titles have been really elusive. Giants excel at nose work and are gifted in their strong natural abilities when it comes to using their sense of smell. I never did get a tracking title on my first Giant that had multiple titles in other performance activities.

I did get a TD on Grace but not without difficulties. She failed the first test when she discovered that birds could fly. She decided she needed to use her voice to help me, or just because Giants love to hear themselves, and the echo effect in the woods produced more barking. I had no idea where she was going. Standing in the middle

of a field watching a Giant try to show you where to go next can be a very humbling experience.

Most Giants have an intense prey drive so any ground moles, bunnies, stray cats or groundhog holes can cause an interruption in their thought processes. However, in any performance activity with a Giant, consistency can fluctuate from having your dog be absolutely spectacular one day to not so great the next day. It can be a humbling experience and I try to maintain a sense of humor. You have to keep in mind that this is your choice and not necessarily your dog’s goal for the day. Many people have the opinion that Giants are stubborn, willful and difficult to train. They are challenging but training methods can make all the difference. Giants don’t like repetition which means that positive methods motivate them to work at their best and setting them up to succeed will get you farther in achieving your goal.”

Seaman said the problem with her and her Giant in herding was her fault. Her first herding dog was a Border Collie and that breed’s herding style is much different than that of a Giant Schnauzer.

“Giants excel at tendingstyle herding but to train for tending you need a large number of ‘trained’ sheep—sheep that know the game. Since I was much more familiar with fetching and drivingstyle herding, I wanted to continue the same style.

Being so used to working

Gypsy, (Ch Keystone’s Gypsy in the Palace VCD1 RE OAP NF) Teresa Higgins’ Giant is a good agility performer despite having the handicap, according to Higgins, of an owner who is old, overweight and slow.

Although at least one AKC herding judge believes that Giant Schnauzers have no business being included in the breeds eligible for the program, “Akasha” (Am/Can Ch Momentumm After Dark v. Ruster VDC2 GO UDX RE AX MXJ OF HIC), Kathi Seaman’s Giant shows that the decision to include the breed in the program was correct.

with my Border Collie’s keen eye, instinct and style, it took me a long time to understand how to work with the more upright, looser-eyed Giants.

Giants also have a tendency to move straight at the sheep and not have the more natural arc that the Border Collies do and they do not feel the pressure the same way which means they tend to push right through it. But, the experience with Giants has made me a better, smarter trainer although sometimes it is tough to teach an old trainer new tricks.”

According to these Giant Schnauzer folks, it is essential to remember, when training a Giant for any activity, that this is not a Golden Retriever or a Border Collie. They are versatile working dogs that are capable of learning many different tasks but they have minds of their own and may not be pushovers to train. As is the case with many working breeds, there are some that will make you prove you mean what you say.

For this breed, it is clearly important that there are multititled dogs. “This is a striking breed and when giants with correct structure and profuse leg furnishings are presented in the show ring, they are gorgeous. Because of this, I think it is easy to forget about the working aspect of the breed. As a consequence, we need outstanding dogs that can successfully compete in both conformation and working events to remind the Giant Schnauzer community what a Giant is capable of doing. The multi-titled dogs also help to turn around the incorrect information that seems to persist. Just last year, someone suggested that my

Giant Schnauzers were not normal as normal Giants are hard-headed and not easy to train. While there may be Giants that are like that, that is not supposed to be the norm for the breed as the breed standard specifically states ‘easily trained...amiable in repose,’” said Tuerler.

“Giants that have proven their ability in these different activities showcase the working ability of the breed,” said Rovenolt. “Giants are bred to be working dogs and that characteristic should be part of any breeding program. Breeders have come a long way and the breed is doing better today than when I first became involved with Giants. Temperaments are more stable and coat and consistency to type have improved. That said, I wish more breeders would consider the working ability of the dog in their breeding decisions. It is notable that very few of the dogs at the breed specialties have performance titles. It is not a priority and there seems to be little interest among far too many breeders.

There are only a few breeders currently who do both conformation and performance activities. But, on a positive note, more and more people that buy a Giant are enjoying all the possibilities that are out there in performance events. They are taking the challenge and reaping the rewards of working with a versatile breed that’s just waiting for someone to Dog News 67

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RENE is still very much a part of my life, as here it is Wednesday and we are still without electricity and telephones. Other than the loss of several trees, we were spared her wrath. So with these limited resources I continue. Congratulations to Siberian husky breeder and exhibitor TIM TERELLA and MEGAN MOORE, who were married this past weekend. Among the guests were KAREN & SAM MAMMANO, who served as a groomsman, RITA BELL, KIM LEBLANC, ELLEN VANDEN-AVOND and DAVE OSBORN, who also served as a groomsman. While newlyweds MEGAN & TIM were celebrating, so were WANDA & JIM WHITE celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary. The WHITES celebrated with a candlelit dinner for two at home as Irene roared through North Carolina.

STEPHANIE HEDGEPATH is spending Labor Day weekend judging in Manila. The SANTA BARBARA KENNEL CLUB weekend was a big success. The hugely popular breeders stakes is growing and getting more competitive every year. This year they introduced a competition for foreignbred dogs which made for even more excitement. A very nice and fitting touch was honoring Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breeder JACKIE GOTTLIEB, as a breeder

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of the year, for her dedication to the breed. While many people are involved in making the weekend a success, it is DESI MURPHY who tirelessly promotes the competition. For the first time in 127 years, the American Kennel Club will be hiring a marketing director to build their brand. Longtime Poodle fancier SUSAN JONES has passed away. Funeral services were held in Lexington, Virginia. For those wishing to make a donation in her memory they can do so to the Poodle Club of America Rescue and /or Poodle Club of America Foundation. Send checks (do not write on checks in memory of ) to ANN STOKES, 4014 Duplin Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina. Longtime Basset hound breeder and exhibitor SUE SUTFIN from Ohio has passed way. A happy belated birthday to BOB FORSYTH. A special birthday greeting to Dachshund breeder and judge POLLY FLEMING, who is celebrating her 93rd birthday. Also celebrating birthdays‌ CHRISTIAN RANGEL, DEBORAH COOPER, LUKE SEIDLITZ and SANDY FREI. Just a word of thanks for the many kind remarks about the new look of DOG NEWS and the glossy paper that it is now printed on.

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artist selected from a panel within that country.

That’s pretty much of a general description, which is hardly finite in definition. My first visit I was disappointed and the second visit I am sorry to say was no better. Probably I neither understand nor appreciate contemporary modern art properly, certainly not as presented nor selected at the Biennale although there were a few building exhibits I could follow clearly and understand. The reason I even write about it at all is that I found myself comparing both the exhibits and the spectators to an FCI World Show event! Many of the art exhibits were otherworldly. Almost similar to many of the strange breeds one sees at FCI shows.

Most of the spectators were from Europe and were totally immersed in the exhibits and the importance and alleged importance of them.

Similar in a sense to the reaction so may Europeans have at FCI shows when seeing all those strange dogs and even poorly presented ones or dogs of an inferior type to the breed. Just as at the art show there was a worthwhile exhibit or so too is the case at an FCI show however in both cases the majority of the European spectators are so taken with the event rather than the individual exhibit they seem to lose focus as to what they are actually seeing.

I got quite a kick out of reading the review of the Split Croatia shows written for OUR DOGS. Certainly the American reaction I heard was quite different. The shows were over every morning at approximately 3am I am told and did not begin until 8pm at night. The hotel while spectacular had over 100 steps to climb at its entrance, a fact extolled as being desirable in the story but one which was physically unbearable for most everyone else—so I am told. As for the dogs I did hear the Chow Chow was spectacular as was his handler! When I read these reviews in the various special advertising editions that some of the UK dog papers indulge in I sometimes wonder whether I was at the same event. For sure that was the case of the write-up of the World Show in the recent EuroDog Show report in Our Dogs, for which, I may add, there was no attribution for an author that I could find. Perhaps that’s the reason why!

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Skyline Dog Fanciers • Del Valle Dog Club EARLY CLOSING DATE! Alameda County Fairgrounds - Pleasanton, CA. October 20th through October 24, 2011 Thursday, October 20, 2011 Skyline Dog Fanciers All Breed, Obedience And Rally Friday, October 21, 2011 Skyline Dog Fanciers All Breed, Obedience And Rally, Plus 7 Specialties: German Shorthaired Pointers, Labradors, English Cockers, Basenjis, Boxers, Bulldogs, Poodles, And An Irish Wolfhound Specialty Sweepstakes Saturday, October 22, 2011 37 Independent Specialties - German Shorthaired Pointers, Goldens, Labradors, Irish Setters, Cockers, English Cockers, English Springers, Weimaraners, Afghans, Basenjis, Beagles, Borzoi, Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis, Whippets, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Mastiffs, Portuguese Water Dogs, Rottweilers, Saint Bernards (2), Standard Schnauzers, Border Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Scottish Terriers, Cavaliers, Maltese, Pugs, Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Bulldogs, Chow Chows, Poodles, Shetland Sheepdogs Sunday, October 23, 2011 Del Valle Dog Club All Breed, Obedience And Rally

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Junior Showmanship Classes are free all four days of Skyline and Del Valle.

All class winners from the Thursday, Friday and Sunday shows, as well as Saturday’s specialties are eligible to compete for the Grand Best Junior of the weekend. A rosette will be offered for Grand Best Junior. Additional prizes to include one round trip ticket to either the 2012 Westminster Dog Show or the 2011 AKC Eukanuba Show and a 16GB iPad2.

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KENNEL CLUB CLARIFIES REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN PERMISSION TO SHOW FOR LEGALLY DOCKED DOGS FROM OVERSEAS head of the forthcoming changes to the Pet Travel Scheme, which will make it easier for overseas exhibitors to show their dogs in the UK from January 2012 onwards, the Kennel Club would like to clarify the position regarding the showing of legally docked dogs in the UK. The owner of any legally docked dog which they wish to show at a Kennel Club licensed show is expected to obtain permission to show from the Kennel Club in order to do so, if the dog was docked on or after 6th April 2007 (28th March 2007 for shows in Wales).

This applies to all dogs, no matter the country of origin and applies to dogs both being imported to the UK and those competing under an ATC. The term ‘docked’ includes dogs which have their tails shortened/amputated for medical reasons after the relevant dates.

Legally docked dogs, whether from the UK or overseas, may not be shown at events in England or Wales to which members of the public are admitted upon the payment of a fee, if they were docked on or after the date that the law came into force (6th April 2007 for shows in England and 28th March 2007 for shows in Wales).

However, dogs docked in any country before 6th April 2007 (28th March 2007 for shows in Wales) may continue to be shown at all events throughout their lives, without applying for permission to show, as can all puppies born with naturally bobbed tails.

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at all shows in Scotland and Northern Ireland at present. However, Northern Ireland will be introducing its own tail docking ban from early 2012 and this will prevent all legally docked dogs born after 29th March 2011 from competing at shows held in Northern Ireland where the exhibitors pay to enter and/or the public pay to be admitted.

Following a recent report in the dog press, the Kennel Club has reviewed the way in which it records permissions to show granted following legal tail docking and those which have undergone tail operations due to trauma. From now on, dogs born within the UK which have been docked for working purposes will be recorded as ‘operation to have its tail legally docked (Working Dog)’. Dogs from overseas, including Northern Ireland whilst docking remains legal, will simply be shown as ‘operation to have its tail legally docked’ with its origin noted using the letters (IMP), (IKC) or (NI) after the dog’s name. This change will allow more accurate records to be kept and cut down on anomalies such as the recent recording of an imported dog as having been docked for working purposes when this was not the case.

There will remain a further category of recording, which will note those dogs which have undergone an ‘operation to remove part of the tail due to trauma’.

Owners of dogs with naturally bobbed tails are advised to obtain a certificate from their veterinary surgeon, confirming that this was how the puppies were born.

Fern Howard London, England THE KENNEL CLUB PUBLISHES NEW CODE OF CONDUCT he Kennel Club has published a new Code of Conduct to remind exhibitors and competitors of their responsibilities whilst taking part in all canine activities and also when discussing shows, trials and events online.

Whilst the Kennel Club believes that the overwhelming majority of people taking part in dog activities do so in a responsible and sportsmanlike manner, it is concerned at the increasing number of complaints which it has received about incidents of abuse, in particular through the negative use of social media.

The guidance offered in the new Code of Conduct is included to help ensure

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that everyone participating in dog activities is free to do so in an enjoyable and fun way, especially the dogs themselves. The code is intended for use primarily as a guide, but does outline some of the penalties which the Kennel Club has at its disposal to deal with serious cases of transgression. As such, it should be read in conjunction with relevant regulations as listed in the Kennel Club Year Book.

Over recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the use of social media as a form of instant communication and there is a need for those who use Facebook, blogs and chat rooms etc to understand their responsibilities. For this reason, there is a specific section within the Code of Conduct giving general guidelines on participation on social media websites.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: “Thousands of people take part in a wide range of canine activities, week in week out, because they are a fun way to spend time with their dogs and they get to meet others who share common interests. Undoubtedly, the vast majority do so in a well-mannered and sportsmanlike manner, however rarely a week goes by without the Kennel Club being contacted by someone who feels that they have been abused or slighted in some way by a fellow competitor, either at an event or more frequently through the internet.

“As a result, we felt that the time was right to remind everyone involved in the world of dogs that it is essential that anyone who wishes to attend a show, trial or other event should be free to do so without fear of anything which might spoil their enjoyment.

The world of dogs is still under great scrutiny and it is important that we continue to show unity in our enjoyment of our hobbies. We hope that the code will be seen in a positive light and will be of benefit to all.”

Copies of the new code will be available on the Kennel Club stand at the Bournemouth, Welsh Kennel Club and Darlington championship shows over the coming months as well as the International Agility Festival, and at all future events which the Kennel Club attends. Copies can also be obtained by contacting Hayley Swann-Ross in the Canine Activities Team on 0844 463 3980 ext 319 and is available to download from the Activities and Events section of the Kennel Club website.

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Club in Tel Aviv from her home in Haifa using public transportation. She is currently still a high school student, one of the two who took this course, and is an active junior handler who took second place overall last year. “I enrolled in the course because as a handler I wanted to obtain knowledge that would serve me in the future and could be applied to dogs whether in handling or breeding later down the line.”

“From a very early age I have been interested in dogs’ behavior, observing situations they get into and how they respond,” tells Noy. “My great love brought me to read books and take an interest in the subject about three years ago in a program that introduced dogs to a retirement home where I was exposed to the issue. I began to meet people who are pet assisted therapists and after that began to learn about handling and this eventually brought me to the course.”

Besides the regular lecturers, the course also had two guests. One was Mark Wibier, a Dutch dog trainer and judge. Mark came to a show in Israel with one of his bitches and agreed to give a lecture on modern approaches to canine behavior. The lecture was one of the highlights of the course due to the novel slant it gave the students, contrary to the common theories that speak about hierarchy and wolf-like behavior in dogs.

Another highlight was a lecture

by Adv. Aviv Eilon. Eilon breeds Bullmastiffs and has had several run-ins with the local dog laws, some of which are quite draconic. When faced with a severe problem with authorities, Eilon put his entire law practice on hold and for two weeks had all his associates digging through endless legal precedents. As a result, he has found several ways of handling the issues that many dog owners are faced with, including the Dangerous Dog Act that bans certain breeds and the local Rabies Act which dates back over seventy years and requires dogs that are suspected of having bitten to be locked in quarantine for 10 days, no matter if they are vaccinated or not.

The students were expected to attend at least 80% of the lessons, work as stewards in two shows and pass two tests with the score of 75. The stewarding work gives them a better perspective on shows and also helps out the Kennel Club with stewards who have studied the various regulations and procedures. (Shows in Israel are run strictly by volunteers.)

“I think the course provided me with information about how to handle dogs in different situations,” added Noy, “how

to read the dog properly and observe dogs in a more profound manner.”

“I got a perspective about dog breeding from the course, mainly the science behind the breeding, genetics and how it should impact decisions on who to breed to whom,” says Therese.

Graduates of the course are eligible to become breed wardens (people who advise breeders and visit litters before entering them in the stud book). The course is also a requisite for dog trainers and judges in both conformation and training.

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ne of the graduates comes from the Israeli Agility Club. “I have two rescue dogs,” she says, “One, a GSD/sheltie cross that I adopted in 2005, and one, a miniature poodle that I found 3 years ago. I work them both in agility, and each has passed their novice obedience test and novice levels. The poodle is doing well in agility and we are now also working on Canine Freestyle and Rally-o. I have volunteered in animal rescue agencies, spay-and-neuter clinics, and the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind, having raised a guide dog puppy, and been a foster home to a brood bitch.”

She expected to learn basic concepts in the world of dogs: biology, behavior, breeds, medical issues, training, etc, “and the course definitely met my expectations,” she notes. “One of the requirements to become an instructor in agility is to have participated in such a course. So, if I decide to try to qualify as an instructor, I have this under my belt. Don’t know if I’ll go that route, though.”

One of the controversial lessons was a panel discussion on breeding, with three leading breeders who described their approach to breeding.

“I learned that so-called responsible

breeders think it is smart to breed ‘hordes of puppies’ in order to get that one ‘perfect’ specimen,” remarked the agility enthusiast sarcastically. “I am sorry that I didn’t ask the breeder who said that what his opinion is of the tens of thousands of unwanted dogs that are put down annually because there are not enough homes for all of them.”

Tests were also a big issue among the students, many of whom had not studied in any framework in quite a while. Although the tests were directly related to the subject matter, not all the students were able to pass them easily, particularly when expected to get 75% of the questions right.

Some promptly blamed the organizers, the teachers and perhaps even the weather for their failure, however after they sat down and studied properly for the return exam, they passed with almost flying colors.

One of the side effects of the course is the social bonding among the students.

They form excellent relations with one another over the eight-month course, study together, attend shows together and in general acquire friends for life with a common interest. Many of the graduates go on to become active in their breed clubs as well as the kennel club and it’s a fact that the course causes people to remain members for a much longer period of time than members who don’t take the course.

As the organizer, one of the things I am happy to see is a good, solid approach towards dog breeding that gradually develops among the students. From people who sometimes don’t really know what they are doing when it comes to breeding, they turn into knowledgeable breeders, able to base their breeding on genetics, health, conformation and a perspective of what a good, reliable breeder should do.

“I am now able to look at dogs from a different viewpoint, with more awareness,” notes Noy. Chen Groner, another student, wrote at the end of the course: “I wanted to thank you and say I really enjoyed learning new things about dogs and getting to know nice people with the same interests. Thank you for these eight enjoyable months.”

Olga adds: “I learned you have to be satisfied with what you do, if you breed – breed the best you can, if you judge – be brave and state your real opinion.”

Or as Roy Hershman sums it up: “I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the interesting, educational and superbly organized course. You managed to organize a course that suited both veterans and newcomers, and that’s a real challenge.”

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Dog Show Calendar SEPTEMBER 29 - THURSDAY CO Grand Junction* (O) GRAND VALLEY KENNEL CLUB Mesa County Fairgrounds Park Complex 2785 Hightway 50 CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 14 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $25.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. J. R. Cole SPORTING Group: Mr. J. R. White Mr. L. J. Libeu: Span-AmW, Span-Boykin, Span-Ckr (Black), SpanCkr (ASCOB), Span-Eng Spr, Span-Fld Mr. J. R. White: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mr. J. R. White Mr. J. R. White: All Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. J. R. White Mr. J. R. Cole: All Working Breeds TERRIER Group: C. A. Herbel C. A. Herbel: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: C. A. Herbel C. A. Herbel: All Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. R. S. Forsyth Mrs. R. S. Forsyth: All Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. R. S. Forsyth Mrs. R. S. Forsyth: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: C. A. Herbel C. A. Herbel: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mr. L. J. Libeu: Nov A, Nov B, Open A, Open B, Util A, Util B JR SHOWMANSHIP: C. A. Herbel

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NY Romulus* (O) FINGER LAKES KENNEL CLUB, INC. Sampson State ParkRte 96A CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 14 Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., SUPT FEE: $30.00 Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Ms. B. Dale SPORTING Group: Dr. K. Anselm Ms. J. S. Brewster: Vizs, Weim, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mrs. P. V. Trotter: Ret-Gold, All Setters, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, All Spaniels, All Spaniels, Spin Ital Mrs. J. Goodin: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. P. V. Trotter Mrs. L. Boutwell: Dach Dr. K. Anselm: Bgle, B & T Coonhnd, Bloodhnd, Borz Mrs. J. P. Anselm: Afghan, Basenji, RhoRidge, Saluki, ScotDeer, Whip Mr. C. E. Trotter: Nor Elk, Otter, PBGV, Pharaoh, Plott, Redbone Coon Ms. J. S. Brewster: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mrs. J. P. Anselm Dr. K. Anselm: Akita, Alas Mal, AnatolShep, Blk Russn Terrier, Bullm, Dobe, Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher Mr. J. Richardson: Berns Mtn, Boxer, Grt Dane, Grt Pyr, Gtr Swiss Mtn, Kom, Kuv, Mast Mr. C. E. Trotter: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. C. E. Trotter Mrs. J. P. Anselm: Norwich Norfolk Ms. B. Dale: Manch Ter, Min Bull Terrs, Min Schn, Parson Russell, Scotti, Sealym, Skye, Soft Coated, Staf Bull, Welsh Ter, Wst Highlnd Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. L. Boutwell Ms. B. Dale: I Greyhnd, J Chin, Malt, Min Pin, Toy Manch Continued on page 86

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Mr. E. Blake: Pom, Pug, Shih Tzu, Pood Toy, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier, Yorks Mrs. L. Boutwell: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. E. Blake Mr. J. Richardson: Dalm Mrs. L. Boutwell: Lhasa Ms. B. Dale: Tib Span, Tib Ter Mr. E. Blake: Am Esk Dog, Bichon, Boston, Bulldog, Shar-Pei, Chow, Pood Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. J. Goodin Mr. C. E. Trotter: Swed Vallhund Ms. J. S. Brewster: AustrlShep, Beard Coll, Card-WC, Pemb-WC, Pulik, Shetld Dr. K. Anselm: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mr. J. Richardson Mr. J. Richardson: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mr. C. Bohren: Nov A, Nov B, Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Grad Openr Mr. J. M. Ashton: Open B, Util A, Util B JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. P. V. Trotter SEPTEMBER 30 - FRIDAY CO Grand Junction* (O) GRAND VALLEY KENNEL CLUB Mesa County Fairgrounds Park Complex 2785 Hightway 50 CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 14 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $25.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. J. R. White SPORTING Group: Mr. J. R. Cole Mr. J. R. Cole: All Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mr. J. R. Cole Mr. J. R. Cole: All Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. J. R. Cole Mr. J. R. White: All Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mrs. R. S. Forsyth Mrs. R. S. Forsyth: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. R. S. Forsyth D. P. Cline: Cav KC Spans, Peke, Pug, Pood Toy Mrs. R. S. Forsyth: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: C. A. Herbel D. P. Cline: Shar-Pei, Kees, Tib Span C. A. Herbel: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: C. A. Herbel D. P. Cline: AustrlShep, Bel Mal, Bel Shp, Bel Terv, Card-WC, Pemb-WC C. A. Herbel: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. R. S. Forsyth Mrs. R. S. Forsyth: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mr. L. J. Libeu: Nov A, Nov B, Open A, Open B, Util A, Util B JR SHOWMANSHIP: D. P. Cline KS Salina* (I) SALINA KENNEL CLUB, INC. Kenwood Park BiCentennial Center CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 14 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $27.00-1st/ $22.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. M. L. Billings SPORTING Group: Ms. C. C. McGowan Ms. C. C. McGowan: All Sporting Breeds 86 Dog News

HOUND Group: Mrs. H. Clark Mrs. H. Clark: All Hound Breeds WORKING Group: J. G. Reynolds Mrs. J. Fournier: Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher, Giant Schn, Grt Dane Ms. C. C. McGowan: Akita, Alas Mal, AnatolShep, Berns Mtn, Blk Russn Terrier, Boxer, Bullm, Cane Corso, Dobe J. G. Reynolds: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Ms. C. C. McGowan Mrs. H. Clark: Airdle, Am Staff, Bdlgtn, Bull Ter, Cairn, Dandie, Fox Ter (Smooth), Fox Ter (Wire), Manch Ter, Min Bull Terrs, Min Schn, Soft Coated Ms. C. C. McGowan: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: J. G. Reynolds Mrs. J. Fournier: Pood Toy, Shih Tzu J. G. Reynolds: Min Pin, Pap, Peke, Pom Mr. H. Clark: Chihua, I Greyhnd, Eng Toy Sp, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier Mrs. M. L. Billings: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. J. Fournier Mrs. H. Clark: Am Esk Dog Mrs. M. L. Billings: Dalm, Fr Bull Mrs. J. Fournier: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. H. Clark Mr. H. Clark: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: J. G. Reynolds J. G. Reynolds: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mrs. S. D. Hodgens-Wood: Nov A, Nov B, Open A, Open B, Util A, Util B Mrs. B. H. Humer: Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B, Grad Novr, Grad Openr, Versatility, Brace, Pre-Novice, Veteran, Nov Wildc, Opn Wildc, Utl Wildc JR SHOWMANSHIP: Ms. C. C. McGowan NY Oyster Bay* (O) BROOKHAVEN KENNEL CLUB, INC. (S) Planting Fields Aboretum State Historic Park Planting Fields Road CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 14 MB-F Inc., SUPT Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. S. Dillin SPORTING Group: Dr. S. D. Herman Dr. S. D. Herman: All Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mr. R. Ambrosio Mr. P. F. Willhauck: Borz Mr. R. Ambrosio: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. P. F. Willhauck Mr. R. Ambrosio: Sib Hky Mr. P. F. Willhauck: Balance of Working Breeds *No Classes: Dobe TERRIER Group: Mr. K. Kauffman Mr. E. Galvin: Staf Bull Mr. K. Kauffman: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. E. E. Mathis Mrs. E. E. Mathis: All Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. R. Ambrosio Mr. R. Ambrosio: Am Esk Dog, Bichon, Fin Spitz, Lowch, Norwegian Lndhnd K. L. Lovell: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. P. F. Willhauck Mr. P. F. Willhauck: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. S. Dillin Mrs. S. Dillin: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES M. A. Calhoun: Nov A, Nov B, Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B, Open A, Open B, Util A, Util B

JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. S. Dillin SWEEPS PUPPY: Staf Bull Jason Nicolai SWEEPS VETERANS: Staf Bull Jason Nicolai NY Romulus* (O) ELMIRA KENNEL CLUB, INC. (S) Sampson State ParkRte 96A CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 14 Jim Rau Dog Shows, Ltd., SUPT FEE: $30.00-1st/ $26.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. L. Canalizo SPORTING Group: Ms. J. S. Brewster Mr. J. Richardson: Set-Irsh, Span-Eng Spr, Weim Mrs. L. Boutwell: Pntr-GS, Pntr-GW, Span-Fld, Span-Suss, Span-Wel Spr, Vizs, Wirehair Ptg Grif Dr. K. Anselm: Ret-Curl, Ret-Flat, Ret-Gold, Set-Eng, Set-Gord, Span-Clum, Span-Ckr, Span-Eng Ckr Ms. J. S. Brewster: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. L. Boutwell Mrs. J. P. Anselm: Dach Mr. J. Richardson: RhoRidge Mr. E. Blake: Basset, Bgle, B & T Coonhnd, Bloodhnd, Borz Mr. J. C. Walton: Eng Fox, Greyhnd, Ibizan, Ir Wolf, Nor Elk, Otter, PBGV, Pharaoh, Plott Mrs. P. V. Trotter: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. J. Richardson Dr. K. Anselm: Grt Dane Mrs. L. Boutwell: Portuguese, Rottw, Sam, Sib Hky Mrs. J. P. Anselm: Alas Mal, Berns Mtn, Cane Corso, Giant Schn, Leonberger, St Bern, Std Schn, Tibtn Mastiff Mrs. J. Goodin: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. J. C. Walton Mrs. J. P. Anselm: Min Schn Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Manch Ter, Min Bull Terrs, Norwich Norfolk, Parson Russell, Scotti, Sealym, Skye, Soft Coated, Staf Bull, Welsh Ter, Wst Highlnd Ms. B. Dale: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mr. E. Blake Mrs. L. Canalizo: Pom, Pug, Pood Toy Mr. J. C. Walton: Shih Tzu, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier, Yorks Mr. E. Blake: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Ms. B. Dale Mr. C. E. Trotter: Chow Mr. J. Richardson: Kees Mrs. L. Canalizo: Pood Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Shar-Pei, Tib Span, Tib Ter Mr. J. C. Walton: Dalm, Fin Spitz, Fr Bull, Lowch, Schip, Shiba Inu Ms. B. Dale: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. C. E. Trotter Ms. J. S. Brewster: Bel Mal Mrs. L. Canalizo: GSD, Icelandic Shpdg, Shetld, Swed Vallhund Mr. C. E. Trotter: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. J. P. Anselm Mrs. J. P. Anselm: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mrs. A. Jaskiewicz: Nov A, Nov B Ms. K. A. Walker: Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Grad Openr Mr. C. Bohren: Open B, Util A, Util B JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. J. P. Anselm SWEEPS VETERANS: Set-Irsh Suzanne Walker SWEEPS PUPPY: Set-Irsh Suzanne Walker

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Handler’s Directory Doug And Mandy Carlson AKC Registered Handlers Doug 405 370-1447 Mandy 405 826-3884 5.12

Guy H. Fisher

Professional Dog Handler Murbe Kennels DHG, PHA & AKC Registered

8260 McColl Drive W Savage, Minnesota 55378 Phone: 952 890-6010 www.Bluffhighkennel.com

11293 Dunnigan Road Emmett, Michigan 48022

Home 810 384-1844 Fax 810 384-8225 Cell 810 417-0469

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Bruce: 951 314-8357 Tara: 951 515-0241

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Handler/Hobby Kennel Louisville-Cincinnati-Indianapolis Area Over 150 shows annually within 350 miles.

Four Bedroom, 3 bath 3,000 sq. ft. Cedar/Rock Home with 16 Mason Fence Indoor-Outdoor Runs. Features include Large Heated Training Room, Feed Room, Grooming Room, Indoor Parking with Electric and Sewer Hookup for up to 42’ Motorhome. Multi Indoor Storage Areas. Large One B/R Townhouse-type Apartment In Kennel Building, plus another full B/R Apt. in Home. All this on 15 Acres with 7 Fenced Grass Paddocks for Dogs to Exercise.

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