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Notice changes here? This Is a new beginning for the ACDSpotlight originally published by Deb Casey for over 10 years. To secure the future of this magazine we have proceeded with Deb's plans and partnered with the new ACDCU - Australian Cattle Dog Club United. The Spotlight continues to be an ALL ACD global online publication with the same mission; although we will now include news and features from ACDCU. This partnership brings many more people on board to help maintain a quality, on-time publishing schedule. We NEED YOU! Contributors, Editors, Advertisers, Managers, Reporters - it could be you! If you love this ed st pon breed and have a few hours to spare (need not be a o P : e E I ssu n NOT big commitment), Please contact me! I can help find a s bee a i bu t e a r h T e t u i l l be r D us t e i ss task tailored to you interest and available time. There is Si l ve t r i bu l ease. I t w t s u e no age restriction and I am happy to train and hold i l ver D d at er r T he S ed f or a l e i ssue an pt ed. e n It takes a village! Hear about ast pspecial dog or litter? hands. e o r f / a g cc ad n , po i e e n b o Hear some ACD related and - alnews? t i l l st and si ons ar e s sk t o edi t o a ta Did you hear of a big win sor nt mi s big yourself? ubwin a bi g mi ssi ons i el ay t he y l p d Want to help with production, editing, web nmedia? he s si m l t he subor social I t imaintenance, er t ha t o move t l a h t e a l i Want to see your photos in this magazine?coHave mp a wbreed t ed l e. Rrelated question? t ho nger , I op dl i ne i s n e r e Time to write an article but need e lo coh somesuideas? w dea is Ne emi er ue back . r p Just let me know (contact info i ss t ebelow)! 19 t r i bu 15 20 t s u Future Issues will include: A ug
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T he numbers are posted for the Jubilee! We have an astounding 72 entries for the day of and 50?s and 60?s all the other days , incredible! T he superintendent can?t believe these numbers but they don?t tell the complete totals, as we are up to 25 SO FAR in puppies and veterans! T his means we have drawn about 100 dogs for the 2019 ACDCU Jubilee !!! Plus I know of over 15 ACDs entered only in performance events, so we really have blown through the triple digit ceiling ! I n only our second year we are together creating the greatest ACD club and events in the world, and the sky?s truly the limit ! Everyone give yourself a hand you are making it happen.
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Garrett Radford Alva Oklahoma
Me e t Yo u r J u b i l e e J u d g e s Da n e l l e Br o w n Al l -Br e e d J u d g e I grew up with wonderful parents who despite our families constant moving (I 'm an Army brat) allowed me and my 4 siblings to have numerous pets. We grew up with miniature Dachshunds, a German Shepherd, guinea pigs, hamsters, horses and even pet ducks. I was introduced to the dog show world when I started taking my L abrador to obedience classes. He was such a star the teachers encouraged me to enter him in trials. At one of the shows I started talking to the owner of a cute litter of puppies, and that chance meeting brought a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who would eventually become a multiple BI S BI SS dog, into our lives. I was hooked from there. We currently share our home with 3 Pembroke Welsh Corgis. My husband Bill & I have bred over 75 AKC conformation champions and numerous performance titled dogs. We are firm believers in the saying ?A well balanced dog has a title at both ends? I began judging in 1998 and have been fortunate to be invited to judge across the US, China, K orea and Australia. I n my life away from the shows I am now a semi- retired Emergency Room nurse.
Se n i o r s j u d g e j ay l ee Calling all ACD Senior Handlers - EVERYONE OVER 40! L eave your kids with a sitter and wear your Depends! We're going to have a riot at the Jubilee Senior Class T he Exhibitor has to try to get the judge, Jay L ee to use their dog AT AL L COST S all rules off the table and considering it's ACD people it will probably be rated R.
Sw e e p s t a k e s j u d g e Do n n a Be n n e t t Donna's start in purebred dogs was an unlikely combination. A Basset Hound in Obedience. she put a CD on her in 4 trials with a HI T at the Southern California Basset Hound Specialty. She started in Conformation with Akitas in 1994 and got her first W hippet in 2000. She and her husband have bred multiple group winners and group placers as well as Best in Specialty wins in both breeds. She has moved more toward W hippets in the past few years where her dogs have excelled in Conformation, L ure Coursing, Agility, Dock Diving, and lounging! She is currently licensed to judge Akitas and W hippets and will be looking to add additional breeds in the near future.
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2019 ACDCU Jubilee Schedule at a Glance Welcome bags can be picked up at the ACDCU table anytime after 8 am Wednesday Wednesday, June 26 8:00 am ACD Conformation ring 13 6:00 pm ACDCU Kick off dinner @ Cattlemen's Steakhouse in Historic Stockyard City Thursday, June 27 8:00 am ACDCU Dog Show Tours 9:15 am ACD Conformation ring 9 Friday, June 28 9:35 am ACD Conformation ring 8 12:00 pm Juniors Handling Seminar 2:00 pm Genetics Seminar 2019 5:00 pm Juniors Main Event 7:00 pm Seniors After Hours Saturday, June 29 - WEAR YELLOW in Remembrance of Jim Buzzard! 9:30 am ACD Conformation - ACDCU Sponsored Trophies ring 8 - Group photo follows 12:30 pm Pee Wee Handling Class 1:00 pm Board Of Directors Meeting 2:00 pm General Public Meeting 6:00 pm Sweeps - Bred By - Veterans 6:00 pm When Pigs Fly Food (ACDCU Hosted) Sunday, June 30 8:00 am ACD Conformation ring 9 4:00 pm Performance Buckle Awards Complete Judging Program http://www.onofrio.com/jp/okla1jp.pdf Which Day? Lure Coursing - 6:00 AM! BREED COUNT Wed., 55 AUSTR CATTDOG 18-14- 7-16 Judge Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna Thurs. 55 AUSTR CATTDOG 19-14- 7-15 2 Veteran Special Attraction Judge Mrs. Leah R James Fri. 69 Australian Cattle Dogs 23-20-11-15 Judge Mrs. Patricia V Trotter Sat. 73 Australian Cattle Dogs 21-25-11-15 Judge Mrs. Danelle M. Brown Sun. 67 Australian Cattle Dogs 21-20-11-15 Judge: Mr. William Stebbins
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Pedigrees are much more than dog names on a piece of paper. To dog breeders, pedigree analysis is more important than DNA because a top breeder can ?read? genetic soundness. To top breeders a pedigree analysis is more important than DNA because a top breeder can ?read? genetic soundness.Purebred dogs are much more than a pretty cover so it is the ?family tree? that determines what is inside the eye-catching exterior. Most kennel names on the pedigree should be familiar, and at least half should have the coveted Ch. or even GCh, and ideally, some dogs should be recognized top producers. It?s a fast paced world out there and increasingly, everyone is or wants to be in the express lane. As you may have noticed, that can lead to pileups. If you're too busy to study a stud dog's
eliminate from your breeding program can be erased from a photo. Parents and grandparents usually represent the most dominant genes in the pedigree but not necessarily. We?ll get to the ?doubled up on? factor shortly but for right now, you need to know the phenotype and genotype of the first 6 dogs; sire, dam, and all four grandparents. The importance of having a knowledgeable AND objective mentor in the breed can?t be stressed enough. Depending on which bloodline the pedigree represents, your mentor may be a bit biased. It?s human nature. The important thing when selecting a mentor to help you sort out a particular pedigree is: Has your potential mentor actually seen the first 6 dogs on the pedigree and hopefully, some of the siblings? Look for genetic evidence of thoughtful line-breeding on a particular dog within the third
READING PEDIGREES 3 STEPS TO THE LOST ART OF DOG BREEDING By Bar b ara J. And rew s, Pub lisher, Hall Of Fam e Breeder and SAAB Mem b er pedigree and learning basic genetics seems like a waste of time, well, your "breeding program" is headed towards a fatal crash. According to AKC records, the average life span of a new breeder used to be 5 years but I?ll wager it is now less than 3 years. So it only seems fair to take 3 minutes to learn things that can extend your time in dogs with contributions to the breed. Small rewards, like "bait" lead you onwards and help you succeed as a breeder. Names on a pedigree tell you nothing unless... ... you?ve seen at least half of the first 14 dogs. If a dog is ?repeated?, i.e., appears more than once, pay particular attention and research that dog. If you haven?t observed the dog in person, try to get a video. Photos are better than nothing but be aware that digital retouching is common today and the very fault you are trying to
or fourth generation of the pedigree you are literally buying into. If that dog produced consistently well, count him as being in the first or second generation because his genes are more concentrated and should therefore be more powerful. A dominant, linebred grandparent repeated on the pedigree... ... can contribute as much as any one of the first 6 dogs. Hang on though, before you run into that pedigree pileup, you need to know there?s a little glitch in the above statement. More so today than ever before, most so-called line breedings occur as a matter of economy or convenience, not due to study of the genetics involved. A mediocre dog repeated in the pedigree can be bad news. It?s up to you to ferret out the concentrated dog?s quality before
getting excited about a ?line-bred? pedigree. Top ranked BREED winners in the first two generations indicate someone was willing to spend time and money to prove their quality. Those dogs could be your super highway to breeding success. If the pedigree doesn?t reflect
one or more verifiable top ranked Best Of Breed winners within the first three generations, it means one of two things; either there are no outstanding dogs despite any claims to the contrary OR you just learned that incompatible top winners bred to each other for the wrong reasons do not guarantee success. Even if a dog and bitch are outstanding representatives, it matters not unless they are genetically compatible A compatible pedigree means that neither sire nor dam ... ... share the same fault either visibly (dominant) or hidden in their genes (recessive). Ideally, both would be dominant for the most important features of breed type and/or soundness. Do not mistake compatibility as being "from the same bloodline" because frankly, very few real bloodlines exist today. Anyone can get lucky once or even twice. Before you buy into a pedigree, you need to slow down and take a good look at the road ahead. You must have a readable map (pedigree) because there?s no shortcut to your destination.
Don't let the scenery distract you. The pedigree may look perfectly beautiful but see as many of those dogs as possible. You can then apply what you?ve learned into structuring a pedigree that will last and hopefully, become a superhighway for someone else!
As a Master Breeder, I've presented dozens of seminars on breeding practices but as years went by, it became increasingly obvious that many breeders read names on a pedigree but have no idea if those dogs were prepotent and if so, for what? Today breeders put more emphasis on ring fame and not nearly enough on genetic prepotency and actual quality. Breeding to a top dog means saleable puppies but it may not increase your reputation as a gifted breeder. Ring success can be bought with a good handler and a fat wallet. What you do afterwards involves you! I trust you are willing to take the time (gasp) to learn the basics and apply yourself to doing it right.
O nce upon a time, exhibitors could ?get a handle? on what judges liked by the dogs awarded in the ring. They would then take a similar dog to that judge in the future. Today, handler s, exhibit or s, and br eeder s see lit t le consist ency in many judges? select ions. W hy do we see so many t ypes in t he same br eed r ing? Per haps br eeding t o t he br eed st andar d is t he ?road less traveled." A breeding program must be built block by block. There is no
appear immediately, rest assured the genes are lurking in the pedigree and will strike with venom. Building pedigrees of sound individuals is difficult at best. Some faults plague a breeding program for generations. Virtues may be so prevalent, they surface with regularity but with every bloodline comes the ?good, the bad and the ugly.? Why issue it a personal invitation? Ignoring and accepting pieces and parts evolves as kennel blindness and often sets type within a kennel. Unfortunately, many
Danes, Dobermans, German Shepherds, and Boxers have that undeniable look! The good ones reek of breed type. A knowledgeable judge can see it from a mile away. A sound dog lacks correct type if it doesn?t have this particular look. On the other hand, having the look is no excuse for unsoundness. If breeders pick puppies on a single virtue, soundness may fall by the wayside. IF one picks the puppy that reflects such virtues and still is sound, these virtues will become part of the bloodline and the faults will not tag along in the breeding
BUILDING W INNING PEDIGREES E. Kat ie Gam m ill, AKC Jud g e fast track if one wants to consistently produce winners. A winning bloodline moves forward through carefully chosen individuals having a particular virtue. Once ?socked in?, those virtues surface with uniformity in the offspring. These dogs will have the ability to reproduce such traits even if bred to an outcross bitch. Sadly, too many breeders get lost in a pretty face, eye, and coat. By giving priority to a specific preference, one easily snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. Keeping an unsound dog solely for a pretty head is NOT smart. Heads can be improved in one generation but trailing along are the undesirables. If they don?t
breeders can?t recognize a type in their own kennel, but can certainly comment regarding a competitors?kennel. The same blindness is seen in judges who unintentionally take the knowledge of their own breed into the ring and apply it to a different breed. Careful judges attempt to analyze and prioritize each breed to its own standard. If they don?t, the breed suffers. Body shape, top line, proper size, and breed specific movement must be considered in all breeds. There is an undeniable ?look?that distinguishes one breed from another. Some refer to it s a ?look of eagles? and others call it nobility but it is a blending of outline and symmetry. Great
program. Every breeder has his or her idea regarding breeding practices, but one thing is sure. If one loses the front or a powerful rear, they may NEVER get it back. It does take time for desired genes to ?click? in a breeding program. The ?wrong turn? makes the blue ribbons few and far between. If one is lucky enough to win with a virtue, eventually other issues will need to be addressed in that bloodline or wins will become harder to get. Some blame this on poor judging rather than accepting the responsibility for a breeding program ?gone south?. For a reality check, compare your dog to the competition while sitting ringside. How
offspring is mandatory. Being past rabbit breeders, we ate our mistakes. The bottom line is this. Dogs and horses are for the long run. Therefore, proper selection of both studs, bitch, and puppies must be taken seriously if a bloodline is to become a successful breeding program.
does it stack up to the class winners? If your dog is different, don?t change your breeding program to fit what wins that day. This may be fleeting at best. This IS a sport of diverse opinions and it is only one judge?s opinion. When a judge of distinction and good reputation gives your dog a blue ribbon, it confirms the direction of your breeding program, so hang in there.
Don?t try to second guess a judge. Do your homework and be selective when entering. The best thing about dogs is the variety. We have choice of color, temperament, type, and our dogs have the ability to compete in many venues. Canine education and involvement is unending. The AKC continuously adds new breeds. The breeder is then challenged to breed
Kennel blindness slips in under the fog of good intentions. It?s difficult to identify and harder to ?weed out?. The bright side is a litter of puppies gives us choices. Pets recoup some of the expenses. As horse breeders, we know there is ONE foal. Research of pedigree and genetic problems as well as viewing
Edna "Katie" Gammill AKC judge since 1979, Katie does Working and Herding Groups, is an accomplished poet, artist, and freelance writer whose breed is Australian Cattle Dogs.
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