Dog News, September 17, 2010

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CONTENTS

September 17, 2010

14 ♦ Inside Out

BY JOHN MANDEVILLE

18 ♦ The Chairman’s Report

BY RONALD MENAKER

22 ♦ Question Of The Week

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

26 ♦ Brace Yourself

BY ANDREW BRACE

30 ♦ Obedience And Rally Musings

BY MINTA “MIKE” WILLAQUETTE

34 ♦ Bests Of The Week 38 ♦ Ten Questions

BY LESLEY BOYES

42 ♦ A Puggy Day In Sussex

BY NICK WATERS

46 ♦ AKC CAR Reunites Stolen Dog With Owner After Seven Years

BY LISA PETERSON

50 ♦ Off The Leash

BY SHAUN COEN

54 ♦ A Big East Coast Weekend, The Term Limits Vote & More

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

58 ♦ Special 9/11 Memorial At Somerset

BY LEE ARNOLD

62 ♦ New York’s Traditional Autumn Dog Show In New Jersey

BY SHARON SAKSON

66 ♦ Basenji Club of America 2010 National Specialty

BY DAMARA BOLTE

70 ♦ 2010 - The Year of The VERSATILE Havanese!

BY LINDA STRIKE

90 ♦ The Gossip Column

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

102 ♦ Click – Tuxedo & Somerset Kennel Clubs

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

108 ♦ Click – Penn Ridge & Harrisburg Kennel Clubs

BY JEAN EDWARDS & JOE CIRINCIONE

110 ♦ Letters To The Editor 112 ♦ Click – The Way We Were

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

114 dog show calendar • 118 handlers directory • 120 subscription rates • 122 classified advertising • 124 advertising rates All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received camera-ready. Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.

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10 ♦ Editorial

CONTENTS

September 17, 2010

14 ♦ Inside Out

BY JOHN MANDEVILLE

18 ♦ The Chairman’s Report

BY RONALD MENAKER

22 ♦ Question Of The Week

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

26 ♦ Brace Yourself

BY ANDREW BRACE

30 ♦ Obedience And Rally Musings

BY MINTA “MIKE” WILLAQUETTE

34 ♦ Bests Of The Week 38 ♦ Ten Questions

BY LESLEY BOYES

42 ♦ A Puggy Day In Sussex

BY NICK WATERS

46 ♦ AKC CAR Reunites Stolen Dog With Owner After Seven Years

BY LISA PETERSON

50 ♦ Off The Leash

BY SHAUN COEN

54 ♦ A Big East Coast Weekend, The Term Limits Vote & More

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

58 ♦ Special 9/11 Memorial At Somerset

BY LEE ARNOLD

62 ♦ New York’s Traditional Autumn Dog Show In New Jersey

BY SHARON SAKSON

66 ♦ Basenji Club of America 2010 National Specialty

BY DAMARA BOLTE

70 ♦ 2010 - The Year of The VERSATILE Havanese!

BY LINDA STRIKE

90 ♦ The Gossip Column

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

102 ♦ Click – Tuxedo & Somerset Kennel Clubs

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

108 ♦ Click – Penn Ridge & Harrisburg Kennel Clubs

BY JEAN EDWARDS & JOE CIRINCIONE

110 ♦ Letters To The Editor 112 ♦ Click – The Way We Were

BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS

114 dog show calendar • 118 handlers directory • 120 subscription rates • 122 classified advertising • 124 advertising rates All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received camera-ready. Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.

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DOG NEWS EDITORIAn Overwhelming Delegate Vote

The recommended proposal of the Delegate By-Law Committee seconded by the Board to do away with the term limit By-Law was overwhelmingly defeated by the Delegates last Tuesday September 14th. A two third vote of those 379 people present was needed to change this badly worded and self-defeating existing amendment, which practically has resulted in Board members recycling themselves back onto the Board after an absence of a mere year! Yet fewer than 155 delegates voted to change this odious provision. Spurred on by people so anxious to further their own power status within the Delegate Body by opening doors to run for the Board themselves, the majority ignored the needs of the corporation in order to promote the self interest of the few people who consistently run for the Board and are rejected election after election. Let’s face it, the annual elections themselves offer the opportunity to change Board Members and bring in new people. The fact that the Delegates year after year re-elect the same people is their and their clubs’ choice. If term limits are needed, which these pages strongly stand against, then at the very least they should be for the full four-year term and not for one year, which has resulted in making a farce of the entire governance system at AKC, as the very same people run after one year and are re-elected to the same position by those who have forced them out originally! Now that makes a lot of sense doesn’t it.

The Business Of Selling Shelter Dogs

When PetSmart, or Pedigree or Hill’s Science or the North Shore Animal League hold special events and sell stray dogs does anyone ever ask from where these dogs come?

PetSmart with Hills recently sponsored an event for three days in an attempt to find “loving homes” for 19,600 dogs, cats and other pets from shelter and rescue agencies across North America! More than 2,000 agencies that care for homeless pets were expected to participate. Sounds as though PetSmart is in the pet selling business to these pages.

Indeed 222 pups were flown from Puerto Rico to Florida to be transported to a PetSmart store in Yonkers in connection with its so-called National adoption days. According to reports out of Florida the temporary shelter set-up in Bushnell, Florida to house the pups whilst they awaited transportation had parvo break out amongst the imports causing a cancellation of the Yonkers event. Similar importation cases are said to have occurred in both Milwaukee and Hartford. Some related to PetSmart some not some healthy pups some not. That more regulations of stray dogs for sales events is needed goes without saying. How to do this however is the question. On what level--Local, State, Federal? It is outrageous that animal rights groups and commercial organizations (more interested in looking like do-gooders but using the projects to promote themselves to the public when profits not welfare are their ultimate goal) continue to import thousands of strays to sell all the while blaming all breeders for ‘overpopulation’. One must also determine which shelters are strictly charitable and which are using the guise of a not-for-profit to make bundles of cash for the operators. Look at NSAL --with a budget and annual income of close to $33 million with over $8 mill going to corporate fund raising!! That’s a lot of fund raising for a not for profit one would think. How to distinguish that sort of organization from a strictly charitable one does not sound too hard to do--does it?

Some Sage Advice

The group appointed to review Judges approvals is meeting as this editorial is being written. Bob Smith is the Chairman and let’s all hope some positive, meaningful and needed

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changes are made. The Preface to Frank Kane’s book JUDGING THE GUNDOG BREEDS, which is reviewed in this week’s AND MORE column, as well as the first paragraph in which he asks the question WHY JUDGE? contain some observations that the Judges Approval Committee would be wise to consider while establishing the ground rules for topics to discuss. Mr. Kane’s Preface begins, ”There are judges and there are those who stand in the middle of the ring. Going through the motions is not the same as judging.

Sadly, it has to be said that there are some people who wish to become judges for the wrong reasons. Some see it as a boost to their ego, an opportunity to gain some authority and power, to play God, to be spiteful to rivals or to favour friends. There are some who wish to judge just for the kudos, but with very little knowledge. Of what value are the opinions of such people.

Conversely there are people who have a genuine interest in their breeds, who seek knowledge, who listen to experts and who think seriously about dogs. They appreciate and enjoy dogs and care about their breeds. These are the people who should judge. These are the people whose opinions are worth seeking.” His Preface continues in that vein and establishes a standard for most people to attempt to achieve. In answering the question WHY JUDGE?, Mr. Kane initially states that “A judge’s duty and responsibility is to place the dogs in front of him in order of merit as he sees them.

It’s as simple as that. However the judge’s opinion must be an opinion based on knowledge and an opinion that is balanced and unbiased. By balanced, I mean an opinion that takes in the whole dog into consideration and is not based on one fault or virtue.....I would offer two pieces of advice: JUDGE THE WHOLE DOG: - No dog is perfect and you should take into account both virtues and faults. Judge for quality.” Want more--get the book, it is a gem!!

A Matter Of Geography

The problem of shows moving out of their granted territories has become more and more acute as time passes. Certainly as urbanization spreads it can become harder and harder to find adequate show venues within a given territory. Exceptions at the Board level become the rule and the length of time for these exceptions particularly in out-of-state locations becomes more difficult to explain the older they get. This past weekend both Westchester and Tuxedo Park moved out of state--Westchester for the first time and Tuxedo Park for the fourth or fifth time.

Queensboro in NYC has been in Springfield, Massachusetts for at least three times now! There are other such examples throughout the Northeast and the entire country as well. Ignoring the situation as though it does not exist is hardly the answer. A full discussion of this problem must take place and be generated not just among the Delegates but among the Fancy. This is a general problem which affects us all--not just Member Clubs. With the expected transition starting at AKC due to the continuation of term limits, what better time to go after these kinds of thorny problems than now? After all, nothing ventured nothing gained!

Thought For The Week

Ferelith Sommerfield is one of the most respected judges in dogdom. She is the UK’s senior judge who continues the tradition of some of the great judges who have come out of Great Britain.

Her knowledge and integrity has resulted in making her a respected worldwide judge almost beyond compare. Therefore it is interesting to note an expression she uses in writing the FOREWARD to the Frank Kane book mentioned above. Mrs. Sommerfield writes of Frank, “He is someone who really cares about our hobby...” The word “hobby” struck these pages as being particularly pertinent today in the USA for sure. When was the last time one heard a judge refer to our sport as a hobby? It is usually a business--going to work--getting paid, but a hobby. How nice to think there are those who still think of the sport of showing dogs as a hobby. Wish that there were more people who so thought this way is our belief, that’s for sure. •

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“Discover, Develop, and Drive”

InsideOut

by John Mandeville

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inding New Ways to Discover, Develop, and Drive Registrations” sounds like the slogan AKC has attached to another attempt to boost registrations.

It appears in a 1,180 word – 35% longer than my typical column – “story,” AKC’s word choice, which puts me off. A discomfort reinforced by three of Microsoft Word’s four main thesaurus choices for “story” being “tale,” “rumor,” and “lie;” albeit the fourth choice is “article.”

“Report” works better for me, not that I’m quibbling over a single word’s usage.

Sure…moving right along then, “Discover, Develop, and Drive” was written by AKC’s Research Coordinator with contributions from the Registration Development Director – who knew registration development was being directed? – and the Canine Health Foundation’s Director of Education and Communications.

It’s terrific knowing an employee of one of AKC’s independent – as in separate 501(c)(3) status – affiliates is helping out, working right along as though she were a member of an AKC department.

No organization ever has enough employees with those qualities, nor are those qualities ever sufficiently respected by management, let alone actively sought. And, of course, “youth” as meant here has far more to do with what’s in someone’s head than with the calendar.

“Finding New Ways to Discover, Develop, and Drive Registrations’” rehashes registrations’ decline, citing what’s been done and ending with, “The AKC is responding to today’s challenges like it never has before, and if you have any ideas or thoughts on how we can reverse the trend in registrations, please e-mail the 3D team at litterinfo@akc.org. We’d love to 14 Dog News

hear from you.”

That’s a request I’ve had personally from AKC. And I truthfully answered, “I don’t know,” but it did cause me to mull the mess over. I’ve had no light-bulb-going-on, aha moment. One train of thought began with the question: Who remembers the “blue form?”

The real blue form, socalled for the obvious reason.

Individual dog registration applications, introduced more than 50 years ago, were rectangular blue documents designed to fit, unfolded, in a standard business window envelope. Functional and printed by the millions cheaply.

Fast forward to 1992 when AKC’s all-time, single year registration record of over 1.4 million was set. Thereafter registrations were off, then steadily off and in continuing decline this century to what will likely be less than 600,000 for 2010. Along the way the cheap, functional blue form was replaced by an approximate 11” x 17” form: In effect two spiffy 8½” x 11” pages, four sides, six times as much surface area, one page for the registration form, at least one entire page for promos.

Goodbye ‘ol blue form, hello grandiose form; goodbye plain ‘ol blue business form, hello grandiose, full-color with ads. Out with the old, in with the new, and down registrations have gone. There is an indisputable correlation between the demise of ‘ol blue, the introduction of big deluxe and the collapse of registrations.

That’s correlation, not causation. Still there’s irresistible pause for thought.

“Discover, Develop, and Drive” begins by stating the reasons for registration decline “vary from increased competition from smaller, less

restrictive, and less expensive registries to the negative influence of animal-rights groups toward breeding purebred dogs, and the general downturn of the economy.”

That statement has so many holes untold space could be devoted to debunking it. In brief: It’s true AKC has been impacted by “increased competition from smaller, less restrictive, and less expensive registries.”

The problem is those registries came into existence because of AKC’s own actions.

Namely, the Frequently Used Sires Program at the end of the 90’s caused the Missouri Breeders Association’s boycott of AKC’s registry. The boycott taught commercial breeders they don’t need AKC “papers” to sell their dogs. Get it? The alphabet soup of registries exists because of AKC blunders; and most of those registries did not exist in the 90’s, when registration’s collapse got rolling.

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s to “the negative influence of animalrights groups toward breeding purebred dogs,” where and what data supports an impact on registrations? Certainly the pet food industry and veterinary profession suggest there are more dogs than ever in the United States.

I bet the same is true for purebred dogs – they’re just not AKC registered dogs.

Concerning “the general turndown of the economy,” who knows what that means? AKC registrations have been declining since 1992. No matter how you assess the US economy, saying it has been declining since 1992 is delusional – there was no recession from the early 90’s until the early 2000’s, exactly the years when registrations started their collapse.

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Board Planning Session Nurtures Ideas And Reviews Initiatives to Grow AKC’s Future

The Chairman’s Report September 17, 2010

New York, NY – In August the Board added a special “planning session” to the regular Board meeting to discuss a variety of topics including registrations, events, and brand imaging. On Sunday, Sept.12, AKC Vice Chairman Tom Davies, President and CEO Dennis Sprung, COO John Lyons, and I met with the Delegates’ Coordinating Committee to further discuss the “state of the sport” and how the Board, management, staff and Delegates can work together to overcome our many challenges in today’s economic atmosphere.

With more than 5,000 AKC-affiliated clubs, we know the health of our clubs is paramount to growing the sport. We discussed reasons why some clubs are thriving while others are struggling. We explored ways to help clubs create more well-attended events that would drive up exhibitor entries, increase spectator gate and bring them potential new members.

We are continuing to explore many possibilities for dog show enhancements such as: a Reserve Best-in Show, expanding the number of group placements, adding a 4-6 month-old puppy class, and a separate AmateurOwner Handler competition.

We have begun discussions with the Coordinating Committee and the respective Delegate Committees but no decisions have been made. We also discussed registrations at length, including the current marketplace and the poor economy.

We talked about how a shift in society’s attitude regarding animal rights groups and the shelter adoption movement has affected the overall number of AKC registrations. Our data also shows us that our “core” breeders have been breeding less over the last decade.

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The loss in registered litters continues to have the single largest impact on the loss in registered dogs. We continue to study the reasons for the declining “blue slip” return rate in order to find solutions. During our planning session we also reviewed several staff-developed initiatives to promote registrations including a new registration application and upcoming advertising slicks for clubs.

Further enhancement of the AKC brand to the dog-loving public was another topic of discussion. For example, we have just launched the new Breeder of Merit program.

Not only is this a way for AKC to recognize our responsible breeders but it gives breeders a way of distinguishing themselves above the pack and communicating their dedication to the puppy-buying public.

We must continue to highlight all the helpful ways that AKC - and its clubs – bring the responsible dog ownership message to life. For example there are more than 550 clubs and groups holding AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days this month. We know that our tireless volunteer work in purebred rescue, our club-sponsored training classes and the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program, among many other initiatives, are what set us apart.

As dedicated breeders, club members, and passionate dog owners, we also know the value of educating the new puppy buyer and the lasting impact it has on the dogs, their owners and the community. What better way to ensure AKC’s future than to continue the public conversation about the important role AKC registration plays in the good deeds, educational programs, and volunteer outreach we do for all dogs.

Sincerely, Ron Menaker Chairman

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BY MATTHEW STANDER

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of t he Week While shelter groups import hundreds if not thousands of strays to sell in shelters or stores such as Petsmart the concerned and responsible breeder continues to be blamed for dog overpopulation.

What can be done to counter this propaganda on the part of the shelter people?

Cindy Vogels As Chairman of the AKC Canine Health Foundation, I believe we need to inform the public of the value of pure bred dogs - and in particular AKC dogs. Besides their roles as companion, working and service animals, dogs provide an ideal model for research, and because of the integrity of AKC’s registry, researchers globally are using samples from AKC dogs to further both canine and human health. We, at CHF, are exploring ways, in tandem with our partners (AKC, Nestle Purina PetCare and Pfizer Small Animal Health) to get this message out.

Charlotte McGowan Tens of thousands of strays are imported to the Northeast and midwest annually. We have to educate our own people about this massive 22 Dog News

importation of dogs! Then, we have to educate our own people that we need to promote purebred dogs and responsible purebred breeders. Next we have to tell the public that imported strays brought from offshore, Kuwait, really everywhere are being sold in some of these 501(c)3 shelters and some of the directors of these shelters are making some big bucks. There are huge so-called not for profit businesses transporting and selling strays and shelter dogs, paying no taxes, using volunteer labor. North Shore Animal League is a perfect example. Then we have to work to enact laws and regulations to quarantine imported strays and shelter dogs before they are sold to prevent the spread of disease. Zoonotic diseases are especially important.

In 2004 a rabid puppy from Puerto Rico was shipped to a shelter in Mass. to be sold. Rabies is deadly and the form of rabies in Puerto Rico is different that the strain we have here. As more and more shelter imports are made, many of these dogs, often feral strays or the offspring of feral strays don’t pan out as pets and end up in municipal shelters.

That’s your tax dollar that will pay for that. When Southern shelter strays are trucked to Northern states, we need to call those states on the carpet. They need to solve their problems and not ship them to the rest of us! Some of these Southern shelters are telling locals we have tons of homes here and they suggest we also have mandatory spay/ neuter. Wrong! We have

leash laws. We need to watch our language too! Call it what it is when shelters collect as much as $500 for an imported stray - it’s a sale! Children get adopted but dogs are SOLD. Stop using the term “puppy mill!” Animal rights people have the public believing anyone who breeds anything is a puppy mill. Purebred dog fanciers have to start aggressively promoting the virtues of predictable, well bred healthy purebreds and the responsible breeders that stand ready to help buyers and who take dogs back if they don’t work out.

The imported shelter issue needs to be placed on the front of our agenda. Pushing laws to protect public health and the consumer from sick dogs carrying tropical diseases or parasites is proactive and shows we care about human and canine health. Massachusetts is the first state I believe that has regulations to register shelters and rescues and quarantine shelter dogs imported into the state at least 48 hours. That really isn’t enough but it is a start.

Ann Lettis My response to this question may not be the most popular.

However, personally I’m tired of reading and hearing about dogs from other States being brought to our NYC shelter.

That being said, I have very strong opinions on this issue. Rather than simply negating the theory shelters are over-populated because of breeders there is a need to get to the root of the problem. Every State should have a law which prevents the importation of dogs to

their shelters from other countries and/or other States. An exception to this would be in instances where a natural disaster such as Katrina might take place. There is no reason why each State should not be responsible for their own animal control. When expressing this opinion to someone the question was raised, “than if the number of animals in a shelter decreases wouldn’t that mean some shelter workers would lose their jobs?” My answer to that is that these shelter employees should be able to provide training in basic obedience, problem solving, various types of services to those in the community regardless of where they obtained their dog. I have mentioned this to my own State Senator and Assemblyman and after the Nov. elections will push a little stronger for this legislation. My goal is to have them see the positive results this would achieve rather then laws which ultimately affect the responsible owners but do nothing to solve the problem. Since legislators are most interested in votes and money, I fully intend to point out the additional expense which our State incurs by accepting imported dogs into our shelters.

John Ronald The PR campaign that promotes shelter dogs as the only responsible way to find a puppy needs to be countered with PR from AKC, its clubs and the fancy. We need to correct the record by revealing CONTINUED ON PAGE 78

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Outline Should Never Be Underestimated

BRACE YOURSELF

by Andrew Brace

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guess when we were all growing up, wet behind the ears and maybe even never contemplating that we too would one day be dog judges, we were privy to conversations that were to mould our lifetime thinking to an indelible degree. Such conversations may have included us; others we would have heard by shamelessly eavesdropping, so thirsty were we for knowledge and anxious to savour any words that tripped off the lips of the Masters we looked up to, respected and admired.

As we learnt about the sport, firstly in the role of exhibitor, then later breeder, we were given endless advice that was stored in the subconscious but later was to surface when we stepped into the ring as greenhorn judges. If you cast your own mind back, you will be amazed how swiftly such pearls will come flooding to the forefront of your memory.

I am sure at some stage you all heard some sage trot out homilies such as “They don’t walk on their heads”, and some will have had more impact than others. In my own case the piece of advice that I have never forgotten, and always have in mind when I step into the ring, is this: “Stand back, paint them all black and study the silhouettes.” It is a simple statement but one of huge import if you are to become an effective judge as it says so much in so few words. Firstly, the suggestion to “stand back” is in itself a piece of wisdom as you will never see dogs in a correct perspective if you are standing on top of them. It is necessary to put some distance between yourself and a dog to see the overall picture. Secondly, “paint them all black” is the single most effective direction to place all dogs on all equal playing field.

Many breeds are marked and we all know, from our experiences of exhibiting if we have shown marked breeds, how large a part optical illusions can play in appraising an exhibit. Customarily I always showed dogs right-handed (their heads to my right) but I had one particular Beagle dog whose markings were such that when I did so he became stuffy in neck, upright in shoulder and straight behind! Showing him left-handed, however, instantly corrected all of these faults because his more flattering markings on the other side did not detract from his utterly correct construction.

“Study the silhouettes” refers to two aspects of the dog that are not identified but merely inferred – namely balance and outline. These are two of the most important words, in my opinion, in any judge’s vocabulary, as they contribute so significantly to establishing correct breed type.

Balance has to be breed-specific. To understand correct balance in a breed we have to know what is correct for that breed. We need to know how proportionately long it should be to its height, we need to know the amount of angulation it should have front and rear, and we need to know how long or short its neck should be. Given that we understand these optimum dimensions we can create our mental template for that breed.

In the Powerpoint presentation that I created to help in my judging seminars I have one slide that features an outstanding example of a Basset Hound and an equally excellent St. Bernard. They are basically the same colour and similarly marked, but they are used to emphasise the importance of understanding breed-specific balance. A St. Bernard of Basset Hound proportions could never be described as well balanced, and vice versa.

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rable that some may find difficulty in separating them. Outline is possibly one of the most pivotal aspects of the whole judging process and as such should never be underestimated. The outline of any dog, regardless of breed, shows us the dimensions and proportions of the head profile. It gives us the contours of the neck, the angle at which the shoulder is laid, the amount of visible forechest, the length of upper arm that dictates how far under the dog its forelegs are set, along with the angle of the pastern and tightness of foot. It clearly shows top and underline, the length of ribbing, the angle of the croup, the set-on of tail, and the angle and development of both first and second thighs as well as the height of the hock joint.

Studying the outline gives us the whole package with only a few omissions that can be later confirmed with a hands-on and head-on examination and then analysing the dog’s gait. Outline is – almost – everything.

Judging is all about recognising virtues and rationalising faults.

A while back I was involved in a discussion about a dog with a mighty winning record who excelled in many breed points and who had the attitude and glamour to further justify its record in its breed.

Some of those who had rewarded this dog with top honours seemed to ipso facto think it was a perfect specimen. It was not, however, because its loin was longer than the ideal for the breed and so it was slightly out of balance. That did not make it a bad specimen, but it did take it away from perfect balance and outline.

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ronically some weeks following this discussion I found myself judging a group where another top-winning dog appeared, this time of a breed which I have been around for more than 45 years. I had never judged her before but, as this is a smooth-coated breed, I was firmly of the opinion that she was somewhat long-coupled, and I had not been afraid to voice that opinion when asked, having seen her ringside on many occasions. Having examined all the competitors in the group, all of which had their individual strengths and weaknesses, I knew that this bitch was going to be hard to beat – even bearing in mind her slight length, which took her away from my mental template to a degree. She had a wonderful forehand with superb head, bone and feet, she had great angles all through, was in marvelous form and gave nothing away on the move, out, back and around and so I felt she had to win. That group win did not make her perfect in my mind, and I still would like to shorten her up, but you have to judge dogs on the day.

So, I suppose what I am trying to say is that whilst outline is the greatest indicator of breed correctness, we still have to make compromises when we cannot find perfection ... and how often does that happen to us when we are judging? •

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Obedience andRally Musings

by Minta “Mike” Williquette

There is no place like home, especially after almost a month on the road with five dogs and a husband in a motor home. And hopefully, like our road trip, the long HOT summer weather is coming to an end. I spent three weeks in the upper Midwest competing in UKC and AKC Obedience and Rally trials, along with visiting family and friends. In comparison, I found the attitudes of the exhibitors and the different format of the classes of the two organizations to be quite interesting.

In my opinion, the upper Midwest is the most competitive AKC obedience area of the country, and this observation is validated by the scores of the winning dogs, mostly Golden Retrievers. Much of this success with this breed can be attributed to the breeding program of Yvonne and Mike Peifer, and is complimented by Sandy Ladwig’s, Mike’s sister’s, training program, as both she and her students are consistent winners. At times I felt a little out of place standing in the ring at the end of the classes waiting for placements surrounded by twelve Goldens and maybe a Sheltie or Border Collie. I am not complaining however, as it is an honor to qualify with my little hound in this company.

I also understand why the entries are somewhat smaller in the Midwest in AKC trials as it is almost impossible to earn OTCH points with this level of competition if your dog is not quite as talented.

What seemed to be missing in the Midwest shows was the outgoing friendliness and support exhibitors show for each other in the Southeast. In the same vein, UKC trials, including the Premier shows, are more relaxed than AKC. Here support for fellow exhibitors is evident. These UKC folks enjoyed meeting teams from other areas of the 30 Dog News

country. My personal opinion is that the UKC class exercises are more difficult than AKC. I know many AKC exhibitors feel UKC is second class, but most likely they have never trained for and shown in UKC. What is interesting now is that AKC is incorporating some UKC exercises in their optional titling classes.

Gypsy, my PBGV, finished her UKC Obedience Championship during our trip, which granted, is different than an AKC Obedience championship in that placements and number of dogs defeated are not requirements. Scores and double Qs are how points are determined to earn the UOCH title. The competition was very strong at the UKC Premier as there were entries from across the country. The large variety of breeds showing in UKC Obedience and Rally is proof that any breed can excel in obedience with a dedicated handler.

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he Premier location was changed this year from Kalamazoo, MI to Richmond, IN. Although Michelle Morgan and Denise Vavla do a wonderful job of running these events and make all feel welcome, this was not a sensible move in my opinion. Obedience and Agility were run in the same room, and Rally in a building without air conditioning about a block from Obedience. There was a very nice size entry in Rally, and judging took most of the day. It was difficult to compete in both events, or possibly all three, with the distance between the rings. The distractions from the movement and noise in the Agility ring, which was some times excessively loud, caused several dogs to lose their focus in the Obedience ring.

The addition of another class in AKC Obedience has proved to be a stellar move. The inclusion of the Beginner Novice class as an Optional Titling Class seems to be very successful. The entries around the country have been large right from the July 1st start.

Most of the All Breed shows holding obedience trials are now offering this class, as are the stand alone obedience trials. It was fun to watch for the first time, and to think about how to judge the class when the opportunity arises. One fact that disturbs me is that there are dogs with CD and even CDX titles entered in this class. The are no restrictions on who may enter, so it is legal, but not very good sportsmanship. Is adding titles that important?

In addition, the Rally Advisory Committee has published its suggestions for rules changes including a new class. I will go into detail concerning these changes in my next column.•

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Shumba does it again... winning another BEST OF BREED.... for another Club Medallion!

RRCUS-supported St. Hubert’s Kennel Club show May 15, 2010 Judge Mr. Dennis Gallant

Shumba’s grand-sire is the Multiple Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winning

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Redwood Empire Kennel Club - Sunday Standard Poodle Ch. Brighton Lakeridge Encore Judge Ms. Janet M. Allen Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier

Singing River Kennel Club Of Mississippi Pharaoh Hound Ch. Northgate’s As You Like It Judge Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Owners Jennifer Mosing & Jenny Hall Handler Brian Livingston

Tuxedo Park Kennel Club Toy Poodle Ch. Smash JP Moon Walk Judge Mr. Robert Stein Owners Ron Scott and Debbie Burke Handler Kaz Hosaka

Westchester Kennel Club Boxer Ch. Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream Judge Dr. Tamas Jakkel Owners Debbie McCarroll, Mrs. Jack Billhardt & Sergio Tenenbaum Handler Diego Garcia

Carroll County Kennel Club of New Hampshire - Saturday Akita GCh. Nakodo’s Reign Of Glory Judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger Owner Keith Venezia Handler Paul Levesque Kenosha Kennel Club Bulldog Ch. Evergreen’s Hullabaloo Hustle Judge Ms. Jane Roppolo Owner Charlotte Roberts Handler Stan Flowers Des Moines Kennel Club I & II Standard Poodle Ch. Dawin Spitfire Judges Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Judge Mrs. Monica Canestrini Owner Linda Campbell Handler Sarah Riedl Evergreen Kennel Club - Saturday Smooth Fox Terrier GCh. J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice Judge Mr. Desmond Murphy Owners Howard & Sandra Hoffen and Phil & Amy Booth Handler Amy Booth Clermont County Kennel Club Giant Schnauzer Ch. Skansen’s Sir August Brigs Judge Mr. Kent Delaney Owners Mark & Mary Williams Handler Vicki Seiler Carroll County Kennel Club of New Hampshire - Sunday Cairn Terrier GCh. Maverston Double Dutch Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger Owners Tamara Erickson, Marly Lucier Handler Geoff Dawson

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Mobile Kennel Club II Pekingese Ch. Franshaw Hear Me Roar Judge Mr. Roy W. Keiser, Jr. Owner John Shaw Handler Hiram Stewart Singing River Kennel Club of Mississippi - Friday Black Cocker Spaniel Ch. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction Judge Mr. James E. Frederiksen Owners B. Van Deman, Carolee Douglas, Mary Walker, Cindy Cassidy, Linda Moore Handler Linda Pitts Eugene Kennel Club - Saturday GCh. Paray cirque Du Soleili Judge Dr. Harry Smith Owners Tray Pittman, JoAnn Wixson & D. Ann Clabby Handler Tray Pittman Clovis-Portales Kennel Club I Maltese Ch. Rhapsody’s Regarding Henry Judge Mrs. Patti Long Smith Owners Tonia Holibaugh, Katherine Kasten, Paula Bailly, Larry Stanberry Handler Tonia Holibaugh Pontiac Kennel Club - Saturday Giant Schnauzer GCh. Kenro’s Happy Hour Judge Ms. Bonnie Threlfall Owner Robin Greenslade Handler Phil Booth

Tri-City Kennel Club Cedar Rapids Kennel Association American Pomeranian Club Summer National Pomeranian Ch. Cr Simply Irresistible Judge Mr. Fred Bassett Judge Mr. Alan Pepper Judge Ms. Janice Earl Owner Margo Koga Handler Noble Inglett Pontiac Kennel Club - Sunday Golden Retriever Ch. Gosling’s The Reel Deal Judge Ms. Annella Cooper Owner Bonnie Kohl-Laub Handler Karen Mammano Missouri-Rhineland Kennel Club Sunday Rough Collie GCh. Gentry’s Braveheart Judge Col. Joe B. Purkhiser Owners Patty Gordon, Dr. Gerard Nash, Jeff Greer Handler Jeff Greer Kenosha Kennel Club - Sunday Tibetan Terrier Ch. Rilee Ashlyn Diamond Heirloom Judge Mr. John Studebaker Owner & Handler Nikki Kinziger Rio Pecos Kennel Club - Saturday English Springer Spaniel GCh. Otein Cap’N Jack Sparrow Judge Mrs. Judy Webb Owners Jerry & Jean Ryser and Bob & Lori Nieto Handler Lynda O’Connor-Schneider Altoona Kennel Club Great Pyrenees Ch. Rivergroves Trump This Judge Mrs. Edna K. Gammill Owner Jean A. Boyd Handler Wayne Boyd Black Russian Terrier Club of America National Specialty Ch. Rus Maknalis Shtorm Of Arbat Judge Mrs. Kay Radcliffe Owned by Maria Mastroianni Handler Julie W. Parker United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club National Traveling Specialty Kerry Blue Terrier GCh. Bluebeard’s Suddenly Bridey Judge Mr. Bert Tormey Owners Larry & Carol Brown Handler Carol Brown

“Henry”

Best In Show & Best In Specialty Show Winning

GCH Blueberry’s Surely You Jest National Specialty Winner Number One* Scottish Terrier

Many thanks to Judge Mr. Kenneth McDermott for this wonderful Group win

Bred by: Kathi Brown & Susan Getgood

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Probably has to be my first What is Montgomery weekend. your favorite dog show moment exclusive of a win?

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To be able to sing without Which making the Smooths howl. talent would you most like to have?

“ohmygawd” and Which “no worries”. words or phrases do you most overuse?

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My mother and father.

Who is your real life hero or heroine?

5 6 7 If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?

I would definitely make myself a bit more coordinated. I would really like to be able to walk ten feet without running into something.

Other people think I am: Extremely blonde.

How would you describe yourself in a personal ad?

Loves the outdoors and loves to travel

8 9 What was your most embarrassing moment at a dog show?

I was showing a Wheaten when the wind caught my skirt and lifted it high enough for everyone to see everything.

Which judge, no longer alive or judging, do you miss the most?

I’m only 22 and don’t think I’ve been around long enough to truthfully answer that question.

Asked of Jenna Orvos

10questions What do you miss the most at dog shows?

Showing my mother’s Bichon puppies.

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Born: Edmonds, WA Resides: Grass Valley, CA Marital Status: Single

By Lesley Boyes

Blue is Fun, Fun, Fun!

Mondrian

CAN. CH. & AKC GCH., CH. & CKCSC USA CH. Mondrian V.H. Lamslag of Piccadil RE

Thank you Judge Ms. Marjorie Underwood for this Group First Win!

National Specialty Winner 2010 Number 1 Cavalier All Systems 2009, 2010 With 13 Best In Shows!

And 50 Plus Group Firsts! &

Multiple Specialty Wins!

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Absolutely Smooth Fox When It Comes To Smooth Fox Terriers There is Only One America’s Number One* Smooth Fox Terrier Number Two** Among All Terrier Breeds and Number Nine** Among All Breeds Owner J. W. Smith Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers 40 Dog News 00

Breeders Joan & Mark Taggart *Breed Points, All Systems **The Dog News Top Ten List & C.C. Systems

Handlers Edward & Lesley Boyes Grass Valley, California 530.272.4940

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Judge Dr. Lee Anthony Reasin

Multiple All Breed Best In Show & Specialty Winner

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he day the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s collection of Pug memorabilia was sold, “Pugmania” hit New York. Auctioneer Jonathan Pratt is optimistically hoping for a similar outpouring at Billingshurst in West Sussex on 6th October when auction house Bellmans offers an eclectic collection of a hundred Pug pieces. “We have always been a dog-friendly saleroom,” Jonathan says, and to tempt every discerning Pug, refreshments will be served to all the Pugs attending.

Whilst this collection may not have the advantage of a Royal provenance, it does have one of old school British aristocracy having been put together by the late Col. R.A. Moulton-Barrett OBE and Mrs. Nadia Moulton-Barrett, who owned Pugs for over forty years and always kept two fawns.

It was Mrs. Moulton-Barrett who was the avid collector and when she died she bequeathed the collection in her will to The Pug Dog Club. The money raised will go towards Pug Health Research, a fitting testament to someone who was so devoted to her dogs. Those bidding are advised to dig deeply into their pockets for Jonathan will be squeezing the last penny out of everyone for this very worthy cause, and he is no stranger at playing to an audience having been a small screen star on such shows as Bargain Hunt and the Antiques Roadshow.

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AKCCompanion AnimalRecovery ReunitesStolenDog WithOwnerAfter NearlySevenYears

By Lisa Peterson

Learn How To Prevent Your Best Friend From Being The Target Of A Crime.

Raleigh, NC – For the past two years, the American Kennel Club has been tracking the rising trend of pet thefts across America. According to the AKC’s National Pet Theft Database, based on customer and media reports, approximately 177 pets have been reported stolen so far in 2010 compared to 162 in 2009 and 71 in 2008. Despite these sobering statistics, however, those pets with permanent identification can be tracked down and returned to their rightful owners.

After “Jake” disappeared nearly seven years ago, Brad and Amy Davis and their three children had given up hope that their family’s pet Weimaraner would ever be found. On September 7th, however, Phyllis Arsenault, a recovery specialist from AKC Companion Animal Recovery (AKC CAR), the nation’s largest not-for-profit pet recovery service, called the Davises to say Jake had been found as a result of his microchip being scanned at the Estill County Animal Shelter in Ravenna, Kentucky – over 420 miles and 7 hours from their home in Michigan.

The Davises reported a then nine-month-old Jake stolen on the day after Thanksgiving in 2003. Amy Davis had taken her daughters to get their Christmas pictures taken and returned no more than 45 minutes later. That was enough time however, for thieves to enter the Davises backyard and get away with Jake.

The only thing left in the yard was his collar. “He had been a Houdini-like dog in the past,” Amy Davis said, “but there was no way he would have been able to get the collar off by himself.” Despite offering rewards for his return, the family never received any news or updates about Jake’s whereabouts.

Until this week, that is. After calls from the shelter and AKC Companion Animal Recovery, the Davises learned that Jake had been dropped off at the shelter by a gentleman who had found him running in the street. “The really strange thing is that when we got the calls, we had just returned from Kentucky and our son’s BMX race – we were only about 100 miles away from him!” said Amy. Since his return, Jake has transitioned back into his family quite easily, even making friends with the Davises’ new six-month-old puppy.

“When the shelter staff contacted us I was really glad we had the family’s updated information in our database and that we were able to reunite them with Jake,” said Phyllis Arsenault, the recovery specialist who handled the case. “When I spoke to Brad, he was just ecstatic about his dog’s return.”

“We are thrilled to reunite the Davises and Jake after all these years,” said Tom Sharp, CEO of AKC CAR. “Jake’s homecoming demonstrates how important it is for pet owners to first, verify their pet’s microchip is enrolled in a pet recovery service, like AKC CAR that charges no annual fees or record update fees, and second, to make certain their contact information is always up-to-date.”

For more information on AKC CAR’s microchip and lifetime recovery service call AKC CAR at 1-800-2527894 or go to www.akccar.org.

Watch the Davis family on the CBS Early Show talking about Jake’s remarkable story: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=68495 72n&tag=mncol;lst;1 In response to this continuing trend, AKC offers the following advice to prevent your “best friend” from being the target of a crime.

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In the Neighborhood Don’t let your dog off-leash – Keeping your dog close to you reduces the likelihood it will wander off and catch the attention of thieves. Don’t leave your dog unattended in your yard – Dogs left outdoors for long periods of time are targets, especially if your fenced-in yard is visible from the street. Be Cautious with information – If strangers approach you to admire your dog during walks, don’t answer questions about how much the dog cost or give details about where you live.

On the Road Never leave your dog in an unattended car, even if it’s locked – Besides the obvious health risks this poses to the dog, it’s also an invitation for thieves, even if you are gone for only a moment. Leaving expensive items in the car such as a GPS unit or laptop will only encourage break-ins and possibly allow the dog to escape, even if the thieves don’t decide to steal it too.

Don’t tie your dog outside a store – This popular practice among city-dwelling dog owners can be a recipe for disaster. If you need to go shopping, patronize only dog-friendly retailers or leave the dog at home.

Recovery Protect your dog with microchip identification – Collars and tags can be removed so make sure you have permanent ID with a microchip. Thieves will not know the dog has a microchip until a veterinarian or shelter worker scans it so keep contact information current with your microchip recovery service provider. For more information, enroll your pet in a 24-hour recovery service and sign-up at www.akccar.org.

If you suspect your dog has been stolen – Immediately call the police / animal control officer in the area your pet was last seen and file a police report. If your dog has a microchip, ask to have that unique serial number, along with the dog’s description, posted in the “stolen article” category on the National Crime Information Center.

Canvass the neighborhood Talk to people in the immediate vicinity where your pet went missing for possible sightings of the actual theft. Have fliers with a recent photo ready to go if your dog goes missing – Keep several current photos (profile and headshot) of your dog in your wallet or on an easily accessible web account so that you can distribute immediately if your pet goes missing. Contact the media – Call the local TV station, radio station and newspaper and ask to have a web post put out about your missing pet.

Don’t Buy Stolen Pets Don’t buy dogs from the internet, flea markets, or roadside vans –There is simply no way to verify where an animal purchased from any of these outlets came from. Web sites and online classifieds are easily falsified, and with roadside or flea market purchases not only do you not know the pet’s origins but you will never be able to find or identify the seller in case of a problem.

Even newspaper ads may be suspect – Adult dogs offered for sale at reduced prices, for a “relocation” fee, or accompanied by requests for last minute shipping fees are red flags. Dog owners who truly love their animals and are unable to keep them will opt to find a loving home without compensation for re-homing the animal. Seek out reputable breeders or rescue groups – Visit the home of the breeder, meet the puppy’s mother, and see the litter of puppies. Developing a good relationship with the breeder will bring you peace of mind when purchasing. Contacting breed rescue groups can also be a safe alternative if you are looking for an adult dog. Demand proper papers on your purebred puppy – Ask for the AKC Litter Registration Number and contact AKC customer service at 919-2339767 to verify registration authenticity of your purebred puppy. *

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Our appreciation to Judge Mrs. Barbara Rupert

GCH. Ch. Hialeah’s Cinnabar v Lucene The #4* Smooth Breed #7** All Breed

Owner: Sharon Lutosky *The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed points **C.C. Systems

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“SAMMY”

Our Appreciation to Judge Mr. William R. Russell

GCH. Ch. Sunteckel’s Samuel II #1 Top Winning Dachshund All Systems Presented by: Lorene Hogan

Owners: Sharon Lutosky Terry Abst Dog News 49

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s the American Kennel Club gears up to celebrate its Responsible Dog Ownership Day activities across the country, it may not seem the most appropriate time to shed light on irresponsible owners but several cases regarding animal hoarding have received national attention in recent weeks and it’s a problem that needs to be addressed, as it seems to be growing.

Animal hoarding is not a crime in most states but it very often constitutes animal cruelty and neglect, which are crimes. Such horrific cases of hoarding have been reported that a movement is afoot to classify it as a mental disorder, with the Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium of Tufts University leading the charge, urging the American Psychiatric Association to include animal hoarding in the next update to its diagnostic bible.

There’s no doubt that the proliferation of media devices and access to information has brought more attention to animal hoarders and for that we should be grateful, because John Welsh, a spokesman for the Riverside, California Department of Animal Services, has said that the recidivism rate among animal hoarders is usually 100 per cent.

Conditions described at homes of hoarders rival those found at puppy mills and often times surpass them in terms of sheer horror. Some properties have been described as virtual graveyards, such as the 29-acre property belonging to Linda Bruno, who was seen by many as a savior of sorts. Unsuspecting cat owners who couldn’t care for their pets, some from hundreds of miles away, sent their cats to Bruno’s facility, the Tiger Ranch Cat Sanctuary in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, thinking that she would provide for them until they were re-homed. Bruno reportedly took in 7,000 cats over a recent 14 month period but only found homes for 23. Although several agencies allegedly received reports of hoarding at Bruno’s premises, it took months to document before investigators discovered mass graves so thick they couldn’t walk without crushing bones. The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recovered 391 live cats from Bruno’s ‘sanctuary’, while six cats were found dead, and thousands more are believed to be buried on the property.

Any logical person wonders why it takes so long for investigations to commence and for hoarders to be charged but Bruno reportedly surrounded herself with volunteers who acted as enablers, rallying to her defense and getting 700

people to sign a petition seeking dismissal of the case. Despite their efforts, Bruno was sentenced to two years of house arrest and 27 years probation. She was also ordered to pay $200,000 in restitution and $21 a day in electronic monitoring fees. Many argue that she got off too easy, which is why it’s important that her case be widely reported. These are acts of animal cruelty and they happen far too frequently and are treated much too leniently. Yes, animal hoarding is a mental disorder and those afflicted need treatment, but animal cruelty is a crime and must be punished accordingly.

Dr. Randall Lockwood, the ASPCA’s vice president of forensic sciences and anticruelty projects, has been following the problem of animal hoarding for twenty years. He recently told the Associated Press that rescues and shelters now make up a quarter of the estimated 6,000 new hoarding cases reported in the U.S. each year. By his calculation, fewer than five percent fit that description twenty years ago. In attempting to explain the thought process of an animal hoarder, Lockwood cited that many develop a “messiah complex” and recalled one who told him “I wouldn’t give one of my dogs to Jesus Christ if he came in the door.”

There is very little literature on case studies involving animal hoarding and virtually none before 1990. According to a 2000 article published in Psychiatric Times, Dr. Gary Patronek, a veterinary epidemiologist and Vice President for Animal Welfare, Animal Rescue League of Boston & Clinical Assistant Professor, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, estimated that there were between 700 and 2,000 new cases of animal hoarding reported each year in the U.S. So, if both Dr. Patronek and Dr. Lockwood are correct, the problem has tripled in size in ten years in this country alone.

The typical animal hoarder was once thought to be an old cat lady whose home was overridden by more animals than she could care for but one needs to be cautious when conjuring such an image or narrowing such a definition. Though hoarders are typically female, they are certainly not limited to women nor are they always old. Dr. Patronek’s 1999 case work studies determined that “Most cases were female (76%), a large proportion (46%) were 60 years of age or older; most were single, divorced or widowed; and almost half lived alone. The most common animals involved were cats (65%) and dogs (60%).” In addition, Dr. Patronek reported,

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“Dead or sick animals were discovered in 80% of reported cases, yet in nearly 60% of cases the hoarder would not acknowledge the problem. In 69% of cases, animal feces and urine accumulated in living areas, and over one-quarter of the hoarders’ beds were soiled with feces or urine. Hoarders’ justifications for their behavior included an intense love of animals, the feeling that animals were surrogate children, the belief that no one else would or could take care of them, and the fear that the animals would be euthanized.”

Dementia, addiction, attachment disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other psychological problems are often cited as reasons why pet owners or rescuers slip over the line of caretaker to stockpiling animals in inhumane conditions but the reasons why the needs of the animals become secondary to the need to have them aren’t fully known or understood. The focus is often on the amount of pets being cared for but even one pet may be too much for a person to properly care for. In these instances, it’s hoped that the pet is turned over to a shelter or rescue group and will eventually land in a loving, caring home. Before relinquishing a pet of any kind to a shelter or rescue, it’s the responsibility of the pet owner to do his or her fair share of diligence to ensure that the organization is a legitimate operation acting in the best interest of the pet. As the last act as a pet owner, it’s the least one can do. But when individuals operating under the guise of shelters or rescues are afflicted with a hoarding disorder — and the ASPCA’s Dr. Lockwood claims there are some 1,500 new cases each year — then we’re talking epidemic proportions with far-reaching consequences that need our attention and resources. Some people were upset with a recent reality TV show depicting animal hoarders, claiming it was sensationalism and exploitation, but the reality is, hoarding a very real problem damaging many lives — dog, cat and human — and the sooner it’s acknowledged the more lives can be saved.

There are so many wonderful shelters and rescues out there doing yeoman’s work, with so volunteers putting in countless hours caring for abused and unwanted pets and placing them in loving, caring homes that it’s imperative the general public not lump all of these groups under one umbrella. Compounding the bad PR that some shelters and rescues may be run by hoarders is the realization that some shelters are operating for profit and importing dogs from other countries such as Mexico that have rabies or other illnesses. In these troubling economic times, with charities, non-profits, shelter and rescue organizations all vying for what little disposable income there is to go around, it’s important that the general public is able to make distinctions between legitimate groups with valid concerns and people who, quite frankly, are in need of serious medical attention and intervention. We must ensure that the efforts of legitimate organizations aren’t overshadowed or sullied by the abhorrent conditions found at the minority of shelters or rescues that are the result of unconscionable acts performed by animal hoarders who suffer from an affliction medical experts still don’t fully understand.

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Misty Has Made History As The First Mantle Great Dane To Become A Grand Champion!

The Sound, Square Great Dane Bitch In Black And White.

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Judge Mr. Robert Sharp

Judge Mr. James Reynolds

Judge Mr. Frank Sabella

Judge Mr. Robert Hutton

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Judge Mrs. Jean Fournier

Judge Mr. Dennis McCoy

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Judge Mrs. Joan Goldstein

Judge Mr. Alan Bennett

Judge Mr. Rafael de Santiago

Judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger

Judge Mr. Raymond Filburn, Jr.

Judge Mr. Robert Ennis

Judge Mr. Frank Washabuagh

Judge Mrs. Elaine Lessig

Judge Mrs. Sandra Walker

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ell for this year anyways, the grand old Westchester Kennel Club shared the grounds of Somerset Hills and Tuxedo Park for the very first time at the very usable dog show oriented grounds of the North Branch Park located on Milltown Road in North Branch, New Jersey. I could not attend the Sunday show, which of course is Westchester but a separate report appears in this issue written by the very competent Sharon Sakson. Most exhibitors were extremely pleased about staying in the one spot for three all-breeds to say nothing of the Thursday specialties. And I suppose that from their immediate standpoint this was a major plus. No moving to another site, no crossing the Tappan Zee and no other exhibitor inconveniences. Nonetheless, I love the Lyndhurst grounds and atmosphere, the great tradition that Westchester has come to represent and the fact that the people of Westchester have a club to come to to see purebred dogs and to possibly learn about them and buy them from concerned breeders as well. Particularly is this true in the age when the shelter dog is being pushed so hard as an alternative to our marvelous, loving and precious purebred pets. My own feeling is that Westchester should return to its roots but it’s obviously a tough call particularly due to the hospitable welcome they received from the two clubs already using these grounds.

I did miss the Thursday specialties but Tuxedo, too, entry wise benefited heftily from the three day event. Let us not forget that Tuxedo is a visitor to North Branch in New Jersey as this club was formed in Orange County, New York cross State and river too!

Tuxedo, as the Friday event, usually suffers entry ways, too, but this year not only were its entries way up but they held the very promising and exciting and wellEUKANUBA BREEDER A Big East Coast Weekend, The Term Limit Votes... received STAKES after the show. This is the fourth such event held at shows nationally this year. This is an event in its infancy as this is its first year being held.

And what a promising idea, too, promoting the breeder so intently! The eventual winners (although not the full team, which to my mind takes away a lot of the impact ) will compete against each other and the Canadian winner for the right to compete in the Dog World Challenge at the Invitational.

While I think the idea of the Breeders Stakes is better than great--what a way to honor and get the breeders involved with their get on a national basis-- I’m not too sure I think the winners can or should compete in the Dog World Challenge. I think competing against each other at the Invitational is a glorious concept--even though only one and not the three original competitors are to appear, as I understand it, but to carry those winners into the DWC is a bit obtuse to me. In any event EUKANUBA is to be commended for treating the breeder and the sport with such respect as is NESTLE PURINA for its breeders stakes at Santa Barbara. The SB stakes are more limited in nature in that it is only at the one show and consists of two representatives CONTINUED ON PAGE 82

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the number one* skye terrier number three* terrier

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Special9/11 Memorial AtSomerset

By Lee Arnold

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t the Somerset Hills Kennel Club show held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 on a picture perfect day, a special program took place before judging began. Show Chair Lisa Warren arranged this tribute.

Color guards of VFW Veterans from World War II lead the procession followed by a rather young bagpiper playing Amazing Grace. Then, the last known living Search and Rescue dog (from 9-11) with his owner/ handler walked in the procession followed by a few moments of silence to honor those dogs who were at Ground Zero that fateful day, and to also remember those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center. We then heard the playing of Taps and ďŹ nally a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem sung by Ron Williams. I had the honor of reading a very moving script over the loudspeakers while all of this took place.

All throughout the ceremony, most everyone was standing still with a hand on his or her heart, and many with tears in their eyes. It was an emotional moment in time.

Following the ceremony, someone who seemed

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quite agitated approached me and said something that not only upset me, but also made me angry. During the ceremony, there were certain individuals who were completely oblivious and disrespectful to what was taking place. A photographer was doing an action photo shoot with a dog and its handler. Not far from them, handlers and exhibitors were unloading their vans, others setting up crates and tables and some grooming their charges.

Simply rude, insolent, and discourteous behavior.

Furthermore, this is not an isolated instance. On many occasions, at shows where I have stewarded, as the National Anthem was being played, I have observed handlers/exhibitors continue to groom or walk their dogs and carry on the business of the day.

Whatever happened to respect, reverence, and good manners? It makes you wonder! •

What Dreams Are Made Of Northstar Rottweiler Specialty Best of Breed Judge Mrs. Shilon Bedford Northstar Rottweiler Specialty Best of Breed Breeder Judge Mrs. Nancy Griego St. Croix Valley Kennel Club Best of Breed and Group First Judge Mr. Charles Olvis St. Croix Valley Kennel Club Best In Show Judge Mrs. Joan Luna St. Croix Valley Kennel Club Best of Breed and Group First Judge Mr. Donald Carmody Northstar Working Dog Association Best of Breed and Best In Show Working Dog Judge Ms. Rita Biddle

We would like to thank all of the judges for making this a weekend we will never forget. We are truly grateful for your recognition of our special boy.

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Flash BEST IN SHOW Marque tte Kennel Club Judge Mr. Jon Cole

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Multiple Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show, National Specialty Winning, V-Rated

GCh. Cammcastle Friar Tuck TT CGC The Number One Rottweiler All Systems and the Number Four* Working dog Bred By Cammcastle Suzan Otto

Handled By: Holley Eldred 708 280-2890

Owned by: Tony & Vicky O’Brien

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Westchester Kennel Club

NewYork’sTraditional AutumnDogShow AppearinginNewJersey Photos and story by Sharon Sakson

For as many years as dog show exhibitors can remember, the Somerset Hills Kennel Club and Westchester Kennel Club showgrounds have been 60 miles apart. It’s a prestigious weekend of big shows; Somerset Hills is the jewel of New Jersey fall shows. Westchester is the spectator-rich event at the magnificent estate on the Hudson River, Lyndhurst.

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or the first time in 2010, the two shows came together. Faced with a scheduling conflict at Lyndhurst, Westchester asked to join Somerset Hills and Tuxedo Park at North Branch Park in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

The first result of the relocation was an astounding 60% increase in entries. In these tough economic times, when entries are down at almost every show, Westchester had 600 more dogs this year than last, for a total entry of 1,761.

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Group First • Judge Mr. Ralph Ambrosio

Multiple Best In Show Winning

Ch. Talydales Friend Of The Force Breeder/Owner Sheri Smith

Handlers Michael & Michele Kemp 724 448-4104 mkemp629@yahoo.com Dog News 63

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By Damara Bolte • photos by Claire Wisch

The 2010 Basenji Club of America National Specialty was held over a really long Labor Day Weekend, September 1-5 in colorful Colorado. It is apparent why so many clubs especially Specialties have chosen to use the unique site provided by the Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, CO.

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he grounds are beautifully kept, spacious lawns, plenty of parking, numerous hookups for RV’s and a new light well appointed event building.

The only real drawback for us folks in the east is that we have a pretty long drive! We spent 26 hours driving. This in an incredible country and the drive brings home and makes real the vastness of this great country. The Park and personnel are very dog friendly and accommodating. This seems to be one venue that appreciates the financial benefits to the community of welcoming dog events.

Our show was launched by Lure Coursing on Wednesday morning in a spacious, secure chain link fenced area. Perhaps you readers can understand the concern of letting Basenjis loose. It was a fun event followed nearby with an Agility Competition. It is a nifty sight to see these independent, agile little dogs zip through the course or maybe not. There is no doubt they know the routine, but being cooperative is not always as much fun! CONTINUED ON PAGE 98

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“SUBSTANCE, BREED TYPE AND PROPER NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF MOVEMENT”

9/11 - NEVER FORGET!

BRUNO AND TONY

BACK-TO-BACK GROUP FIRSTS AND ANOTHER BEST IN SHOW!

Our Sincere Gratitude To Judge Ms. Beverly Capstick For This Amazing Win.

GCh Bruno Della Vecchia Roma

the Number One Neapolitan Mastiff All Systems • Multiple National Specialty & Multiple Group Winning History Making - The First Neapolitan Mastiff To Win An “All Breed Best In Show” Owner: Janice Wolf DVM

Conditioned, Loved & Presented by: Stud Inquiries Anthony Gurrola (806) 367-0606 (806) 367-0606 Otella Kennel www.numberoneneo.com Dog News 67

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Sole Baye v ld o G Riva Allaruth Dam: Ch.

Handled Always With The Expertise of Bergit & Hans Kabel Assisted By Chika Kawachi

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“Chip” is Co-Owned by Ruth Ziegler - “Allaruth” and Yvonne B. Phelps - “Sole Baye” Los Angeles & El Monte, California 310 472-7993 - 626 448-3424

Best of Breed & Group First - Eagle Rock Kennel Club Thank You Judge Mrs. Marion D. McPherson Best of Breed & Group Third - Snake River Canyon Kennel Club Thank you Judge Mrs. Judy Webb Best of Breed - Pocatello Kennel Club Thank you Judge Mr. Frank T. Sabella Best of Breed - Pocatello Kennel Club Thank you Judge Miss Dorothy M. Macdonald Group Second - Pocatello Kennel Club Thank you Judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell

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2010~

TheYearofthe VERSATILE Havanese!

Photos and story by Linda Strike

Early August 2010 saw Havanese and their owners gathering at the San Mateo Marriott in San Mateo, California for the 2010 Havanese Club of America National Specialty. There was plenty of activity as every day was packed with events, seminars and parties. Nona Dietrich, Show Chairman for 2010 (and 2012), did a fabulous job of keeping everything going smoothly throughout the week.

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s Havanese owners and breeders we are always proud of the fact that our little guys are so smart, clever and charming, and this year their multiple talents were on display in every way. They are truly multi-taskers!!

The week’s activities began with the ďŹ rst-ever Havanese Club of America agility trial, held at a nearby park. AKC Agility judge, Havanese owner and HCA member Debby Carloni judged this memorable event. What fun to see so many Havanese compete in the same agility ring. We have many Havanese agility competitors out there but it is not often that we see so many together on the same day. Sharon Kruger, Performance Committee chair, did a splendid job of assembling the requisite elements to make this a successful trial. This will surely be an event that is repeated in the coming years, as the dogs and the spectators all had a great time. CONTINUED ON PAGE 104 70 Dog News

GCH.VAJE’S MISS JAYNE HATHAWAY # 7*

NON SPORTING DOG #1 CHINESE SHAR-PEI ALL SYSTEMS

Multiple Best in Show Multiple Best in Specialty Show National Specialty Winner Top 25 Invitational Winner

Judge Mrs.Connie Clapp Breeders & Owners: Jeff & Vicki Mauk New Albany, Ohio 614 855-3095 vickimauk@aol.com *The Dog News Top Ten List

Handlers Clint & Karen Livingston Brighton, Colorado 210 865-8415 tclpdb@aol.com Dog News 71

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to add to their collections, for they can view the catalogue on line and leave commission bids in the event of not being able to attend.”

With estimates ranging from £30 to £1,000 there should be something for everyone’s taste and pocket.

Leading the sale with expectation of £700-1,000 is a late 19th century Meissen figure of a Pug bitch with her puppy. In contrast, money-wise, is a Royal Copenhagen seated puppy with expectations of just £30-50. The Meissen factory was synonymous with the breed thanks to Count von Brühl and J.J. Kändler and other Meissen treasures in the sale include a 19th century pair modelled as a dog and bitch (£500-800), a 20th century Pug wearing a grey banded collar (£80120) and another 20th century Pug wearing a gilt collar (£80-120).

Meissen influenced many Continental factories and all Pug collections have examples.

In this collection there’s a seated dog wearing a belled blue collar (£80-120) and a pair with black faces wearing gilt and blue collars (£100-150).

British factories are represented with an early 19th century Derby Pug seated on a green cushion (£60-90 but with damage), a lovely group of three late 19th century Worcester Pugs playing (£200-300), and no self-respecting Pug

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collection would be complete without Beswick’s Ch. Cutmill Cupie (£40-60 with two other Pugs in the lot), or the twee Basil Matthews Pugs on floral cushions (£60-90 for two) – even the Windsors could not resist these!

Victorian pottery models include a pair with orange glass eyes and dark masks wearing gilt collars on raised rectangular shaped bases (£100-200) and a seated Staffordshire pair with black masks and collars that sound a bargain at £70-100.

Cold painted bronze miniatures are always popular, they are decorative, frequently well modelled and the more cute they are the better, so the one with a polka dot scarf around its head should help the group reach expectations of £150-200.

Pugs for all occasions are included; a metal tape measure modelled as a Pug trying to get in a waste bin (£30-50), a 19th century ebony cane handle in the form of a Pug on a cushion (£70-90), a 19th century cheroot holder with three Pugs atop (£100-150) and a novelty propelling pencil modelled as a seated Pug circa 1900 by S. Mordan & Co. who specialised in gold and silver pens and pencils (£200-300).

An illustrated catalogue can be viewed on Bellmans website www. bellmans.co.uk. from Thursday 30th September. •

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the practices of the disreputable breeders and the “shelter industry.” The promotion of shelter dogs only fuels the practice of importing possibly unhealthy shelter dogs and the disreputable actions of many in the shelter and commercial dog breeding industry. The real problem of overpopulation starts there. The principal message should include a discussion of good examples of responsible breeders such as health clearances, quality guarantees, rescue, community service and AKC inspection and enforcement.

AKC can better promote funding of projects enhancing the health and welfare of dogs such as the Canine Health Foundation, Responsible Dog Ownership Days, Meet the Breeds events, Canine Good Citizenship tests and Canine Animal Recovery.

An enhanced PR campaign nationally and at the community level would show the public that purebred breeders are concerned about overpopulation and are not the cause. This would promote the image of the purebred dog breeder as being the solution, rather than the problem. Also, AKC partnering to promote reasonable legislation to control the inhumane importation of shelter dogs and puppy mill practices would go a long way to addressing overpopulation and contribute to improved canine health. AKC and its clubs have many great examples of these efforts to promote the very best aspects of dog ownership and quality lives for dogs but this story needs to get out more forcefully so the public understands who really is responsible for dog overpopulation.

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to meet local demand, started in the late 1990’s and since then has skyrocketed.

American rescue and shelter groups move 10’s of thousands of dogs annually, shifting them from one shelter to another within the US and importing thousands more from third world countries for adoption in the US, a practice that has already resulted in the importation of dogs with canine strain rabies. NAIA was successful in getting USA Today to publish a front page story on this back in 2003. Because this practice is marketed as saving lives it has enabled participating animal shelters to retain their humane image and exemptions from laws affecting breeders and pet stores, allowing some of them to operate as unregulated pet stores. At the same time, humane relocation has become the chief mechanism by which pet supply superstores have been able to maintain a politically correct and marketable supply of dogs at their stores. A recent case in Florida revealed the importation of 300 puppies from Puerto Rico that were slated for adoption at a pet superstore in NY. Further, a CDC study estimates that an additional 199,000 Mexican dogs crossed the border into the US in 2006. NAIA has been working steadily on this issue for the last dozen years and we have resources to help in the fight.

We are working legislatively and with agency personnel to develop more effective laws and regulations regarding the importation of dogs for resale or adoption: Read more: http:// www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/ proposedrulemaking-final4.pdf NAIA is also funding a vitally important scientific study of US dog populations and sources with respected veterinary scientists which should be complete by May 2011. NAIA has also collected shelter data

from reporting shelters, which can be found here: http://www. naiashelterproject.org/. This resource helps enormously when fighting legislation based on overpopulation. Because shelter data is only available from shelters that choose to supply data, NAIA has also drafted a piece of model legislation for use at the state level which requires shelters to report their shelter statistics and places restrictions and disclosure requirements on importation of dogs from outside the US. A copy of this model can be found here: http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/ ShelterImportAndReportingModel. pdf. This bill is being introduced in several states around the US in 2011. In addition, conscientious dog breeders and owners can help put a stop to these irresponsible practices by 1) writing to CDC at cdcinfo@cdc.gov or by calling the USDA press office at 202-7204623 and sharing your concern along with any evidence you have about these practice. They need to hear from you. We also need to call the head offices of pet supply superstores and share our concerns. They need to understand the difference between responsible and irresponsible rescue practices and take steps to establish policies that will weed out irresponsible groups and practices. This may prove harder than it appears at first glance because NAIA knows of several breed rescue organizations claiming ties to AKC breed clubs that cultivate an appearance of ethical conduct and responsibility while importing dogs from Asia, Mexico and other foreign countries for adoption in the US. We ask anyone who is concerned with this issue to please contact NAIA and join our efforts. We need everyone’s support to get this very serious problem under control.

They may contact me directly at naia@naiaonline.org •

Seeing is Believing...

GCH. Jackstock Life of Crime We are pleased to introduce “Riley” to the fancy, believing he is exactly what the standard says a true stafford should be.

To Quote The AKC Standard: The head: Short, deep through, broad skull, very pronounced cheek muscles, distinct stop, short foreface...

The neck is muscular, rather short, clean in outline and gradually widening toward the shoulders.

The body is close coupled, with a level topline, wide front, deep brisket and well sprung ribs being rather light in the loins.

Breeder Co-Owner Jackstock Christopher Jacksic

Exclusively Handled by Holley Eldred 708-280-2890

In his last five shows Riley has garnered three Group Firsts and a Group Second.

Apparently we’re onto something.... looking forward to an exciting year to come.

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rather than three but indicates a similar respect for the breeder as does the Eukanuba involvement.

Just compare this with Pedigree, which has on the back cover of at least EY B H S YA PHOTO B the Judges Program an advert showing an unhappy looking Pug with the headline ‘Rescue me.” Disgraceful as far as I am concerned to support getting a dog from a shelter ONLY while totally ignoring the breeder. Certainly some kind of joint message could and should be created by that food company, that’s for sure.

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s for the winners at Tuxedo I would firstly say that it was the exhibitors who were lucky enough to have two comparatively unknown foreign judges in the States on the panel. Frank Kane from the UK and Tamas Jakkel from Hungary are their names. I have known both of them for years and the three clubs are to be congratulated on using them. Tamas was hired for three days --Frank for two. Frank of course has written one of the better Gundog books (Sporting here), which was published in 2009. It is called JUDGING THE GUNDOG BREEDS. The standards for each breed are printed with photos but where Frank excels and distinguishes himself and the book from the usual rote about the breed is that he writes his interpretations of each breed’s

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idiosyncrasies as well as their function and raison d ‘être. It is just an outstanding piece of work with a Preface about Judges and Judging that makes the book well worth the entire price to pay. Surely the new AKC committee looking into revising judging approval should well consider Mr. Kane’s words about what makes up a judge! Speaking of the price, it runs about $30 plus postage and may be ordered directly from the author with signed copies at www.frankkane.co.uk. I would urge this as a must read for those interested in the Sporting Group, which of course would include all judges since no one seems to be a breed judge in the States anymore: judges only want more breeds it seems to me in order to reach a multi-group level.

Actual winners in a very tough best in show line-up were the Toy Poodle followed on Saturday by the Bearded Collie. The boxer bitch won at Westchester but Sharon will tell you about that in her report. I thought the line-ups in the Groups were representative--not always great but rather easy to find the one or two but stretching it a bit for a three or four in one if not two groups. The breeders groups on the other hand were tougher to adjudicate in many an instance, since you were looking at overall consistency of the three dogs bred by the same person. I know I had a really CONTINUED ON PAGE 86

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difficult time judging the Toys with the Yarrow Affens being my choice. They were Reserve Best to a lovely and even matched team of Airedales bred by Ann Curtis. A lovely, not elaborate snack-dinner was provided for anyone who stayed for the Breeder Stakes, which was more than sufficient thanks to Eukanuba. Just proves that a simple understated sort of affair can be as welcoming and acceptable as the more pretentious, elaborate and time consuming ones held at other shows and events.

There is no doubt that the Somerset Hills show is a cut above most--indeed it seemed

to me that a good spectator attendance was recorded. Westchester suffered from the weather on Sunday while Tuxedo being on Friday rarely gets many outsiders. The atmosphere of both clubs is extremely relaxed with Lee Walker and David Helming seemingly leading the way for Somerset along with its Show Chair Lisa Warren and Tuxedo headed by Pat Scully, Ron Menaker, Kuno Spies and Glorvina Schwartz. The two shows seem to work well together and from what I understand went out of their way to make Westchester feel most welcomed to be on their show grounds. To the extent that the color of the tents, which are normally yellow and green (which coincidentally are the colors of Somerset and Tuxedo) were changed to a more neutral white in order to accommodate the blue and white long associated with Westchester! That’s truly going out of the way, isn’t it!

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ell I was extremely disappointed but not surprised when the Delegates decided to continue term limits as it presently exists. Considering that when they last voted on term limits it passed by only one vote to find fewer than a majority of clubs and/or their delegates for the idea was pretty shocking. Indicates to me one of three possibilities--the mood of the country has changed as the delegate body turnover continues at a rapid pace showing constantly changing crews of individuals or that there is a massive unhappiness with those now leading AKC--which is hard to understand considering how the people who get off for one year seem to be immediately re-elected to the Board or that the minority who seem to fail each time they run--and there are several such Delegates who were able to persuade many of the newbies to support their futile efforts. In any event I consider this to be a major negative blow to the running of the corporation. Of course there are those who say there is no one in any organization who is indispensable and that may be true but I fear the old adage that if it’s not broke why fix it applies here and this is nothing more than the “outs” trying to become the “ins” and in the last resort the Fancy will pay the piper.

Two new and different spots you should be trying out--In the City--New York, that is, is the new EATALY--at 200 5th Ave between 23rd and 24th streets in the old Toy Building. The entire lobby and private 200 Club has been turned into an Italian Food Hall à la Harrods only with the single emphasis upon Italian food to take home and a series of restaurants specializing in meat, fish, pasta and the like. A fascinating experience just to walk around in much less to eat at. There is to be a roof top restaurant as well. This is a not to be missed culinary experience--confusing at first but once you learn how to maneuver--the BEST!!!

By the way it is right across the street from our offices and the magnificent Madison Square Park complex. For those of you coming to the Long Island shows there is a gem of a new restaurant in Oyster Bay itself. Called JACK HALYARDS at 62 South Street, its emphasis is on the nautical with great seafood as well as rib-eyes. Not too expensive with two very appealing smallish dining rooms. If on the Island try it for sure.•

MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW, MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW

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BEST IN SHOW Best In Show, Best In Specialty Show Winning

GCh. Ch. Lazy D Bonnie Blu #1 Mastiff All-Breed* 2010 Mastiff Club of America Best of Breed Thank you Judge Dr. Alvin Krause for this wonderful win Bayou Kennel Club September 4, 2010 Thank you Judge Miss Maxine Beam for the Group First

Owners: Nancy Walker Colette Livingston

*Dog News & C.C. Systems

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Presented by: Colette Livingston 210-380-9605 Materknl@aol.com Assisted by: Caitlin Blowney Amanda Cone

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the

Gossip column NIMBY - At this week’s Delegates’ meeting, a vote was cast not to eliminate term limits for board members….If it is so important for the delegates to have term limits for board members, why not term limits for ALL delegates? After all, what’s good for the goose is good for the gander.

But of course, that vote would never happen….hence the ‘Not In My Backyard’ thinking… small as it is. If you have term limits it should be across the board. What this vote really means is the beginning of the end of the MENAKER YEARS as board chairman.

RON’S seat on the board is up in March of 2012, and due to term limits he cannot run again. Don’t look forward to his sitting out a year and running again,

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that won’t happen.

All those uninformed delegates who voted against the change should only know the positive changes that RON brought about (whether he took credit for the changes or let others do so) that saved and made the kennel club money. RON and I have disagreed in print and privately on decisions made by the board of directors but in balance and in hindsight, there is not a sitting board member with the wide range of business experience that he brings to the table. I think this vote was shortsighted and will come back to haunt those who supported it. This week’s EUROPEAN DOG SHOW being held in Slovenia will top out at over 9,500

dogs. Kerry Blue Terrier fancier DR. RALPH REILLY has passed away. Our deepest sympathies to his wife RUTH ANN and family.

DENNIS COXALL, well-known Poodle breeder from England, has passed away. One cannot mention Poodles or Crufts without mentioning CLAIRE & DENNIS COXALL, as CLAIRE had the distinct honor of going best in show and judging the final as well.

Our sympathies to CLAIRE and her family. Speaking of Crufts, the CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION will once again have as its top raffle prize a trip for two to Crufts, donated by the ENGLISH KENNEL CLUB CHARITABLE TRUST. Other raffle prizes include dog food from NESTLE PURINA PETCARE

COMPANY, Pet Insurance donated

by PETPARTNERS, advertising in DOG NEWS & D MAGAZINE donated

by DOG NEWS, a weekend at the GRAND HOTEL donated by the GRAND HOTEL, and a wine pairing dinner at the home of CINDY & DAVID VOGELS donated by the VOGELS and SOMMELIER JOURNAL. The raffle will take place at the annual CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION dinner in conjunction with the AKC/ EUKANUBA DOG SHOW in Long Beach, California.

MARETH KIPP and CHUCK WINSLOW have hit the wall — the Great Wall — this week when they judge in Beijing, while BONNIE LINNELL CLARKE

is off to judge in Australia for two weeks and VALERIE HAMILTON will be judging and holidaying in France.

Birthdaying…PAM BEALE, ALYSA SYAR, ROZ MINTZFUSCO, SYDNEY STONE, ALAN LEVINE, FRANZ NEUWIRTH, DAMARA BOLTE, ANN SCHWARTZ, JOEL ROSENBLATT, BRUCE SCHULTZ, JACK SECREST, MARIE FALCONER, J.R. ALCANTARA, BETSY DALE, KATHLEEN STEEN, JOE BREEN, BRYAN TIMBY, RICHARD LASHBROOK, MANDY CLEVENGER, VALERIE ATKINSON, LINDA PITTS and the ever youthful PAT CRUZ.

INTRODUCING

MELANIE

the 13”red and white beagle bitch

GCH. BARRISTER’S MATCH POINT Thank you Judge Mrs. Jeannette McGinnis for this wonderful Group Placement and Best of Variety win in a supported entry.

Co-Bred and Owned by Betsy Manifold -andBruce Tague Barrister Beagles Shoreview Beagles Handled By Bruce & Tara Schultz Dog News 91

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“The RVs and mobile homes started rolling in on Tuesday,” said Somerset Hills president Lee Walker. “In the end, we had 140 rigs lined up side by side. The park officials couldn’t believe it, that set an alltime record.”

North Branch Park is a wonderful site for many reasons. It’s long and flat and provides level rings. The maintenance is good, so grass is short and the place is clean. There were crews of roving park maintenance workers, emptying trashcans and providing friendly advice about local restaurants and gas stations.

For spectators, the show is free, because there is no charge to attend any event in the park.

Exhibitors get free parking and easy access to load and unload by their rings.

And the park has plenty of room to get away from everyone and walk your dog, particularly down by the stream. For the clubs, the park’s fees are reasonable, so holding a show doesn’t bust the budget.

When chief steward Bud McGivern called Dottie Davis to give her the news about the new site, she said, “Thank goodness!

No Tappan Zee!” The Tappan Zee is one of the main crossings of the Hudson River, a threemile long span that clears the water by only 138 feet. It provides lovely views of the Hudson and surrounding shores but there is almost always slow traffic on its seven lanes. Crossing it costs $5.

Every other year, the only way to get from Somerset Hills on Saturday to Westchester on Sunday was the Tappan Zee. “I said to Bud, ‘Can you keep it here?’”

Dottie related, referring to her pleasure about staying in the same spot for 4 days in a row, instead of crossing back and forth.

Tuxedo Park joined up with Somerset Hills several years ago. Will Westchester decide to stay, as Tuxedo Park did?

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he president of Westchester, Charlton Reynders, Jr., says the club will have a lot to talk about at its next meetings, and face a hard decision.

“Somerset Hills has been very supportive of us,” he said, motioning towards Lee Walker, who was sitting at the group ring. “They’ve consulted us on every decision. They’ve been great.”

He pointed out that both clubs gained by collaborating.

Exhibitors and handlers went out of their way to pronounce themselves happy with the arrangement.

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“You need to do it this way every year,” Diego Fernando Garcia said smiling, as he passed by. A few minutes later, he had even more reason to grin; Scarlett, his Boxer, GCh. Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream, went Best in Show.

Sunday morning started with rain, but as steward Dottie Davis pointed out, “People didn’t complain the way they usually do. They were feeling happy about the site so they weren’t as keyed up.”

It was a gentle, teasing rain, so Toy judges like Shirley Limoges, officiating the Pug Dog Club of Greater New York Specialty Show, was able to use the area under the tent to move the dogs without much trouble.

Dachshund exhibitor Michael Reed gets the award for most stylish raingear; he was in a shiny blue outfit shimmering with silver. (Both his Dachshunds got blue ribbons; do you think there’s a psychological hint to the judges?) Funny thing about the raingear; when I looked at the photos, everyone had raincoats on but none looked wet and depressed the way soaked exhibitors sometimes do. The great atmosphere at Westchester shines through in their faces, like Helen Hamilton in a green raincoat with her Dachshund lolling happily in her arms.

Award for best outfit at the show goes to Joseph Horvath in his glorious navy blue, black and purple tartan kilt, accompanied with black shirt and black knee socks. The kilt is the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands since the 16th century.

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a fireman for many years,” he said. Firefighters have a long tradition of honoring their fallen kinsmen with kilts and bagpipes at their funerals. Joe’s Ch. Szilivahelyi Aranyos won the breed.

On hand to judge the Hungarian breeds, the Vizsla and the Komondor, was Hungarian judge Dr. Tamas Jakkel. He was very impressed with the American Vizslas, which he thought would do well in his country. The Komondor, not so much. They want a stronger dog with more underjaw.

The American Komondors, he felt, were too long in foreface and too light in eye.

Dr. Jakkel said that judging 175 dogs a day for three days was exhausting, but he looked pretty happy as he pointed to the Boxer for Best in Show.

“We have a long tradition at Lyndhurst,” said Westchester club member David Frei. “But the question is, which site serves the dog show fancy best? The fancy evolves.”

“A lot of things would be gained by staying with this site,” said Rink Pierce. “But something would be lost, too.”

Debbie Menichelli and Chris Reid gave dog show tours to newbies; they escorted 63 newcomers around the rings.

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alking around Westchester, I kept thinking I was at Somerset Hills, the result of having spent the last 20 years showing here and then trekking up to Tarrytown. But the colors were different; Somerset Hills club officials deck themselves out in yellow and green and their catalog is shiny green in color. On Sunday, Westchester club members were in navy blue and white, and their catalog cover was a classic painting called Terriers and Butterflies

by Arthur Wardle from the AKC collection.

There was another difference I hadn’t noticed until Lee Walker pointed it out to me. Somerset Hills always used yellow tents crowned by green pennants. This year, to accommodate Westchester, they went with white tents.

Saturday, there were green and yellow pennants flying; Sunday, young boys scurried up the tents and changed the pennants to blue and white ones.

And the ring fences -- they were yellow on Saturday for Somerset Hills, white on Sunday for Westchester.

It was a symbol of the shared attitude of two kennel clubs trying to make a success of their shotgun wedding.

Wish them well! •

“IVAN” and JEFF

They Added Six More Group Firsts In August.

Judge Ms. Beverly Capstick

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GCH. GENTRY’S BRAVEHEART (Best In Show x 6, Best In Specialty x 30, Group First x 62) Breeder-Owner Patti Gordon Gentry’s Collies 4908 163rd Ln. SW Rochester,WA 98579

Handler-Owner Laurie Jeff Greer 1.928.380.4517 *The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed & All Breed

Owner Dr. Gerard K. Nash Von Karronberg Kennel P.O. Box 50055 Amarillo,Texas 79159 Dog News 97

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Our accommodating judge, Mr. Kent Delaney, did the nine entries in Obedience at 6:30 PM, immediately followed by 15 Rally entries judged by Julie Yamane.

The Performance Events were again an important part of the Basenji National.

A leisurely Thursday morning found Kari WuornosWinger start her Sweepstakes of 88 puppies and 29 Veterans. She went about it with decisive efficiency.

Her best puppy in Sweeps, a free moving black/white, was Keyline Archer of DeSoleil. He belonged to Holly Benton & Carrla Taylor and was breeder owner handled

by Holly. Baraka Jumoke Salish Lummi flew around the ring to become BOS in Sweeps. 8:00AM Friday morning during the first week of school for some drew only 5 entries for Ms. Linda Love Banghart. It’s always a joy to see the youth of today and future of the sport get out and compete. Tough beginning school year scheduling for students and teacher Basenji enthusiasts alike, though. Brenda Cassell’s daughter, Ciera , won the Jr’s competition after smoothly recovering the loss of a shoe!

Mr. Delaney followed Jrs. with 94 class dogs including some great old veterans. What a pleasure to have a judge who obviously enjoys himself. Sometimes his pulls puzzled the onlookers, but he got it sorted out satisfactorily. The Open Brindle was a well deserved and popular choice for WD and ultimately BOW and breeder/owner handled by Jackie Jones.

After dog judging on Friday afternoon Carol Webb judged a unique competition, “The African Stock Exhibition”. This exhibition is composed of full Africans

either imported or bred domestically from pure African stock, half Africans, down to quarter Africans. The catalog includes pedigrees of each entry. There was a total of 29 entries. The Best Puppy went to Jean Martin’s lovely little Brindle, Timar’s Hits the Spot and Best Adult to CH Eldorado Ooh LaLa aka “Monroe”. Monroe was capably handled

by Susan Coe, now living in Australia, who manages to get back at least for the Nationals. Monroe topped the regular veterans 9-11 yrs class. She went on to 1st Award Of Merit and incidentally she is the dam of 20+ Champions with more on the way.

Saturday at 8:30 AM, Mr. Delaney was faced with 102 bitches. The biggest class was 18 BBE, which went deservedly to the eventual WB, Kazor’s Mega Model. She of course was bred, owned and handled by Carol Webb. I have to say Carol has always been an inspiration to me. We are of an age. Carol got 2 new knees about 14 years ago and here she is still charging around the ring. I don’t think even new knees would refurbish me enough. I say, “Go Carol”!

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ater on Saturday evening the Banquet and Live Auction were held at the Hotel Clarion in Greeley. Proceeds from the Auction (the Silent Auction had been at the show site with the Live contenders saved for an exciting evening). The proceeds are shared by the BCOA and the amount allowable by the IRS was to be contributed to the Basenji Health Endowment. A little libation and a delicious dinner contributed to a lively and successful affair. Special thanks to Auctioneer, Dennis Arrands, and the BCOA’s own Vanna White, aka Katie Campbell!!

8:00AM Sunday found 27 specials dogs and 28 specials bitches trying for recognition. Mr. Delaney split each sex into workable groups and examined and sorted thoroughly. After the fourth cut excitement and tension really mounted. Best of Breed CONTINUED ON PAGE 100

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GCh. ShenanwoodAin’t Nothin’ New To Me Our sincere appreciation to Judge Mr. W. Everett Dean, Jr., pictured, and all the Judges who have appreciated this young dog so far — we look forward to the rest of the year.

Shown with the constraints of family and a full-time job, Brady has compiled some great wins this year, including Best of Opposite Sex at the Tibetan Spaniel Club of America Supported entry, as well as being a Multiple Group Winner with many other Group Placements. And, he is always breeder-owner handled!

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an Outlaw (Julie Vogel, Rafe Schindler and Mary King, owners), GCH CH Los Perritos Part Time Lover of LJ (Joyce Koller, owner) and CH Premiere’s Luck Be a Lady (Linda and Barry Fredericksen and Carol Croop, owners). Best of Winners was awarded to the Winners Bitch, Oeste’s Outlaw Queen.

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ime for the Juniors!! Over the years the Havanese breed has been fortunate to have a number of expert junior handlers. This year we had five very talented competitors, judged by Maggie Peat.

Judge Peat selected Melissa Thorson as Best Junior Handler from the Open Senior Class.

Friday Morning following the Rally and Obedience judging Harry Bennett stepped into the ring to begin the Sweepstakes judging. With 90 entries, he had plenty of quality dogs to choose from. GCH CH Heartland’s Keeping the Secret was the Best in Sweepstakes selection, picked from the 15-18 month class and owned by Pat Tschohl, Sandy and Kevin McCabe and Wade Koistinen, with Wysteria & Mylad’s For Ever in Blue Jeans going Best of Opposite Sex to Best in Sweepstakes.

Veteran Bitch winner and Best in Veteran sweeps went to CH Sun City’s Betsy Ross RA NA NAJ OAP AJP owned by Sharon Kruger.

Best of Opposite Sex in Veterans went to Delta Dawn Mijo’s Mojo, owned by Rita and Willard Thomas.

On Friday afternoon Judge Sandra Goose Allen arrived at the ring to judge the National Specialty class dog entries (45 entries). Working through the classes with charm and grace, Judge Allen selected Yup’s In Your Wildest Dreams (Janet Birdsall and Shirley Bowling, owners) as Winners Dog for the National and Sebring That’s Just Crazy (Margie Haarsager & Kirsten Andreassend, owners) from the Bred-By-Exhibitor Class as Reserve Winners Dog. Of course there were parties and get-togethers throughout the week and some must be highlighted. The Havanese Rescue, Inc. fundraiser, chaired by Charlene Edwards, partyplanner par excellence, raised thousands of dollars for the all-important Havanese rescue efforts. It was a great party and more importantly, this annual get-together raises funds for a great cause. Thanks to Havanese Rescue for all they do for our breed!

On the day dedicated to seminars, more than 50 exhibitors were pleased to hear from Dr. Jean Dodds on nutrition and vaccinations.

Friday evening there was another event -- a raffle and auction to benefit the Havanese Club of America. Again the food was good, the attendees were generous and the evening was capped with a lively auction led by Kathy Ambler. The Havanese Club of Northern California hosted hospitality all week and it was great to have a place to sit and chat and have a quick bite. CONTINUED ON PAGE 115 106 Dog News

Integrity. Commitment. Passion.

AKC Registered Handlers Program Upcoming Events: The American Kennel Club Registered Handlers Program “the care and well being of the dogs is of prime importance.”

Grooming/Coat Care Clinic West Springfield, MA, Sat. Nov. 27, 2010 after BIS Inaugural event wherein AKC RHP member handlers will discuss coat care, coat management and grooming for various breeds.

This seminar for exhibitors will be free of charge and ALL FANCIERS ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOME TO ATTEND! Emergency Veterinary Care on the Road Cleveland Christmas Cluster, Friday Dec. 17, 2010 after BIS. This is the last in our 2010 series of educational seminars which have been a hugely popular with RHP members as well as exhibitors and fanciers.

This event is being offered FREE of charge and open to all fanciers in attendance.

Fulfills the 2010 continuing education requirement for AKC RHP members.

Junior Handling Clinics: Sept. 25, 2010 – Deland, FL – West Volusia KC Nov. 7, 2010 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Northeastern Indiana KC Nov. 26, 2010 – West Springfield, MA – Windham County KC These popular clinics are free of charge and open to all current junior showmen as well as any kids who are interested in participating in Junior Showmanship.

Bring your dog and learn from AKC RHP members!

For more information about these events please contact the AKC RHP at handlers@akc.org, (919) 816-3884 or visit www.akc.org/handlers

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