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Dog News Contents • January 23, 2015 10 Editorial 14 Babbling: Our Veterans - Best Left At Home?
By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
18 You And Your Vet By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Views From A Delegate By johnny shoemaker 30 Upside Of The Seesaw By sharon anderson 32 Animal Rights Or Animal Welfare: Which Does Our Current Animal Law Support? Part 3 By Angela Chase 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Lisa Burroff 42 Remembering John “Jack” Simm By richard w. powell 46 A Different Perspective By linda more 50 The Dementia Dog Project By Sharon Pflaumer 54 Marxisms: Reinstatement By sid marx 56 The Rose City Circuit, Judging Panels, Concurrent Specialties And More By Matthew H. Stander 58 Off The Leash: If A Dog Show Is On TV But Nobody Knows About It Does It Make A Sound? By Shaun Coen 74 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 78 Click: Rose City Circuit By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 82 Click: The Way We Were By leslie simis 86 Letters To The Editor 88 handlers directory • 90 subscription rates • 92 classified advertising • 94 advertising rates
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Editorial The All-Breed and the Breed Rating Systems come under continued discussion among many in the Fancy. Indeed just last week both a Letter to the Editor from a long time respected Judge as well as an Editorial on the subject were written. The week before a detailed article appeared in DOG NEWS on the matter and yet the powers that be at AKC seem to ignore the problem as though it does not exist. Give them the good old Judges Approval topic however and many of the Board’s Monthly (or however they determine when to meet these days, which is as arbitrary a decision as any the Board Chairman seems to fall back upon) and it gets pushed ad nauseum. Obviously the Judges’ Groups carry much more weight and importance than the needs of the exhibitors and owners since these rating systems rightly or wrongly are as important to these people as the judges approval processes are to the judges. Mrs. Futh in her letter makes what these pages consider to be a pretty sensible recommendation when she suggests only one win would count point ways under any given judge, the biggest one of course during a record year. Other people have suggested dividing the country geographically in a manner similar to the old Quaker Oats Awards. Others say Groups should not count in the point standings unless 40% of the breeds within the Groups are in competition. The list goes on as certain breeder exhibitors are known to flood entries to build points for their Specials. Yet neither Staff nor the Board publicly reacts to these discussions. These pages have a “gut” feel that Staff may raise these Rating Problems with the Board but based on the Board’s public and private demeanor one gets the impression that this is too contentious a topic in which they want to get involved with and so they just ignore it as though it does not exist.
A NEWER FAIRER SYSTEM
In these days of alleged falling entries few people in America point their fingers to questionable judging panels as being a reason for this happening. Is this because exhibitors don’t care about the quality of the opinion being given and just attend the show for the win or is it that people just don’t care about the value of the opinion? At a show these pages recently attended in Florida a group of judges were standing around questioning the panels of some of the shows. One judge opined that they had been invited to judge at the show but because of the reputation of the people on the existing panel they declined the offer. Hats off to these judges is our response--if the exhibitors are willing to accept these inconsistencies year after year and do nothing about it--such as boycotting the show--good for those judges willing to shrug off an assignment in order to assure a better quality of judge. On the other hand one may argue that had the judge accepted they might have helped improve the people on the panel. But if one is known by the company one keeps until those show chair people show a clear intention to reform the only way to act is for judges and exhibitors alike to refrain from supporting the show or shows at all.
JUDGING PANELS
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The Palm Spring Springs Kennel Club Show is one of the loveliest venues in the country. This is an accepted fact in most any dog show circles. And to encourage Board Members to attend the show is a good idea as it would give them the opportunity to see a well run event in a lovely surrounding and idealize how the sport can be run. A similar visit to the Rose City Classic event would be a worthwhile endeavor where many AKC Staff members were in attendance but only one Board Member was a judge thereat. But why should Board members be encouraged to visit only the creme de la creme of our venues? Shouldn’t they be encouraged to see the less admirable venues? The venues where there is no heat and exhibitors and dogs and spectators are totally uncomfortable. Shouldn’t the Board since obviously the Show Chairman, Supers and certain Reps accept and okay venues that are outdated and discourage new people from showing their dogs in the altogether. These pages are vehemently opposed to the $6,000 annual allowance Board Members can apply for as a result of taking trips at least cross county. However if these Board Members really want to do the sport a service and earn their $6,000 allowance how about visiting sub-par venues throughout the country and help to stamp them out. This would do as much to encourage new people to come into the sport as anything else and make the monies spent, which total $78,000, a more acceptable expense.
SHOW VENUES
The Board Minutes specifically stated that AKC’s Board approved unanimously a change in its logo. This may be an overblown statement insofar an unanimity is concerned but now in a Letter to the Editor a major Staff Player at AKC claims this was not the intent of what was submitted or approved by the Board. Furthermore several Staff Members have let it be known they were never consulted in the matter at all. Confused????? No more so than are these pages. Not too certain anymore who is guiding the ship as some recent New York Staff additions and changes are alleged to have been made by rather dubious and questionable means. Staff changes are quite obviously the sole determination of those in charge of running the corporation--is that the case in these latest changes one must ask in bewilderment.
THE LOGO CONTROVERSY
Next weekend is the highly anticipated-by those few in the Fancy--the airing of the AENC! How many public announcements have been made so far--very few if any other than in the dog press. Perhaps the plan is to saturate the airways and the press in the coming days to achieve for John Q Public the news that this event is to be televised. Hopefully these announcements will appear in female oriented media--print or electronic-- since Lifetime’s viewership is said to be 58% older woman oriented. And let’s hope the appeal is to more than the older female insomniac since the program is scheduled to be aired 9am EST and 6am PCT! Oy vey is the reaction here to the Edelman advisers if they had anything to do with that kind of timing.
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Our Veterans – When Best Left At Home??? By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
Did you ever have an idol, be it an actor, performer of any kind, a singer, be it pop or opera that you have been dreaming of seeing performing live? Or even a famous judge of pedigree dogs? Then after many, many years of dreaming you finally get the opportunity to watch them perform. Your expectations are sky high. A few hours later you wish you had never had this experience, but instead kept the image and memory of your old idol untarnished and in its original state? And you found out that all judges from across the pond were not necessarily as colorful as Council Parker or Frank Sabella! It actually did happen to me a number of years ago. I will not give you the name of the “star”, but although this star died an instant death in my opinion, I have been thinking about it again and again over the years. And actually a number of times when watching famous dogs returning to the ring as “senior citizens”! Before carrying on, I must tell you that we in this household had a few of our most memorable wins with some of our veterans. One of them with a red English Cocker that won Best in Show at a major Swedish show under Derek Rayne at over 10 years of age. Then a Wire Fox Terrier, an import from Wales which we purchased at nearly 6 years of age, that at 10 years old won Best in Show at Norway’s major show in Oslo under Bobby James and a couple of months later won Best in Show under Geoff Corish at a major Swedish show (which was an interesting experience as he an hour prior had been placed 4th Best Veteran in show by a working dog specialist!!) and the last - or maybe hopefully latest - big win was with our lovely Lakeland: US, Norwegian, Swedish and English Ch Brass Button of Sherwood, which was given
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to us by Carlotta Howard. She must have been around 7 years old when she won Best in Show at the Swedish equivalent to Montgomery- but sensationally when we moved to the UK she won her title and also became a Group Winner at Darlington, close to 9 years old I think. Which had an unexpected response from the people in this breed: What was the point in showing a dog too old for breeding?? In a way I can and could understand them... So why after all this should I be entitled to have an opinion about what other people do with their older dogs? Well, hopefully, based on our success with these oldies we knew what we were doing. And I can share with you that the WFT was un-showable a few months after winning his last BIS. The deterioration in every aspect regarding both look and health was amazing. The Cocker was close to showable until the day his heart gave in- and so was the Lakie! It is an undisputed fact that many breeds – not only large breeds - reach their peak first at around 5 years of age. It is also a fact that we are so keen to show off our youngsters that we tend to rush them into the ring too young and too early. So even if many have a decent career, at the time they reach their prime, both handlers and judges are fed up with them and looking for “replacements”. Personally I have of course nothing against showing dogs as veterans, there is nothing more exciting than seeing older dogs back in the ring after a time off, that seem to enjoy the spotlight and know what this dog show business is all about, but at times it has made me really sad and upset when older dogs, barely alive, are dragged round the ring by an excited and proud owner… who in my opinion at times should be rather ashamed. The dog would be much better off in his bed in front of the fire. The reason this scenario came to mind was some experiences I had just walking round looking at various Best of Breed competitions in Orlando recently. I had the “displeasure” of watching 2 VERY old and old looking dogs barely motorContinued on page 60
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You Yourvet
By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM.
Will the AKC register the litter if I use my 14 year-old stud dog as the sire?
I contacted the American Kennel Club and spoke to Karin Talik to get the answer to this question. She provided the following information. Chapter 3, Section 5 of the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline reads as follows: “No dog or litter out of a dam under eight (8) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, or by a sire under seven (7) months or over twelve (12) years of age at the time of mating, will be registered unless the application for registration shall be accompanied by an affidavit or evidence which shall prove the fact to the satisfaction of The American Kennel Club.” The AKC would want to know if the breeding that took place was a “planned” breeding. The AKC would also want to know if there were any witnesses to the breeding who are in a position to identify the sire and dam and, if so, statements from those witnesses should be submitted. You should tell the AKC how the bitch was confined during the entire heat period and whether or not there was any possibility of the dam being exposed to any other male during the season in question. 18 Dog News
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In the case of an overage sire, the AKC would ask whether a veterinarian did a recent sperm count and, if so, the AKC would need to receive a copy of the veterinarian’s findings. If you own an overage male and you intend to use the dog at stud, the AKC recommends that you have a sperm count done by your veterinarian. If the veterinarian finds that the male is capable of siring a litter you should make several photocopies of the findings, which can then be submitted in the future with applications for litters sired by the dog. The AKC also recommends that you have a sperm count done on the dog every six (6) months thereafter.
My small dog makes a honking sound when he gets excited. What causes that?
It sounds like you are describing tracheal collapse, which is a chronic, progressive disease involving the airway obstruction of the windpipe, or trachea. Sturdy rings of cartilage make up the trachea which is the tube through which air is carried to and from the lungs. Tracheal collapse results when the windpipe carti-
lages soften. The collapse of the cartilage rings results in obstruction and chronic inflammation of the airway. This leaves the dog trying to breathe through what is essentially a closed straw. The condition primarily affects small and toy breeds of both sexes. Collapsing trachea can occur at any age, though the average age for the onset of signs is 6 to 7 years. Tracheal collapse can be congenital, which means it is present from birth. The affected dogs have a deficiency in certain components of the tracheal rings, such as calcium, chondroitin, glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans. The condition can also be acquired, caused by chronic respiratory disease, Cushing’s disease and heart disease. The signs of tracheal collapse include a dry cough that sounds like a “goose honk”, difficulty breathing and gagging while eating or drinking. Some dogs can turn blue, or cyanotic, when they are excited or stressed. Secondary heart disease can result from the dog consistently straining to breathe.
“If your dog is straining to urinate, a radiograph is strongly recommended to rule out stones. As in humans, stones and crystals can form anywhere in the urinary tract of the dog, including the kidney, urethra, or most commonly, the bladder.” A diagnosis is made with a combination of imaging techniques. Radiographs may show a narrowing of the trachea, especially at the base of the throat. Fluoroscopy is a moving X-ray which allows visualization of the trachea as the dog is breathing in and out. Endoscopy utilizes a tiny camera and provides the best way to view the inside of the trachea. An echocardiogram, or ultrasound of the heart, is useful to evaluate cardiac function. The majority of cases of tracheal collapse respond to medical management. Treatment involves the use of cough suppressants, bronchodilators, corticosteroids (to control inflammation), antibiotics and sedatives to reduce coughing spasms and control anxiety. In overweight dogs, weight loss helps decrease the respiratory effort. Supplements such as cartilage builders can maintain the strength of the tracheal cartilage. It is wise to avoid any unnecessary pressure on the throats of these dogs, such as collars. These dogs should be walked using a harness. If medical management is not controlling the coughing, there are some surgical options. If the collapse is located
in the neck or base of the throat, plastic rings can be placed in or around the trachea. When the collapse is deeper in the chest, a stent can be placed in the trachea. A stent is like a tiny spring that holds the airway open. Tracheal stents are placed using fluoroscopy or a bronchoscope and do not require a surgical incision.
Why is my dog straining to urinate?
A urinalysis, or urine evaluation, should be performed to check for the presence of blood, protein, sugar, crystals or bacteria in the urine. The pH level (acid/ base) of the urine is also noted and should normally be slightly acidic, in the range of 6.5-7. The concentration of the urine is evaluated as well. Low concentration can indicate excessive water intake or the presence of diabetes or kidney disease. High concentrations indicate decreased water intake and dehydration. If your dog is straining to urinate, a radiograph is strongly recommended to rule out stones. As in humans, stones and crystals can form anywhere in the urinary tract of the dog, including the kidney, urethra, or most commonly, the bladder. These
crystals and stones irritate the lining of the urinary tract, causing blood in the urine and painful urination. In some cases, the crystals or stones will block the flow of urine, preventing the elimination of wastes from the body and cause death. Urolithiasis is the name of the condition where stones (uroliths) or excessive crystals are present in the urinary tract. There is no single cause of canine urolithiasis, but there are a number of contributing factors. Age: Urolithiasis may appear in young dogs, less than 2 months of age, but most stones occur in dogs 2 to 10 years of age. Sex: Stones occur in adults of both sexes. However, because the male’s urethra is longer and narrower than the female’s, urethral obstruction is more common in males. Breed: Certain breeds, including the beagle, basset hound, bichon frise, bulldog, cairn terrier, Welsh corgi, dachshund, dalmatian, Lhasa apso, miniature schnauzer, Pekingese, pug, Scottish terrier and Yorkshire terrier appear more susceptible. Confinement and Exercise: Infrequent urination, as a result of confinement, lack of regular exercise, or low water intake, contributes to the formation of crystals and uroliths. Diet: High levels of some minerals in the diet, such as magnesium, phosphorus and sometimes calcium, have been directly linked to canine bladder stone formation. Diets with excess protein can also contribute to stone formation. Most stones are made up of only one type of crystal, but on occasion, different crystals may be mixed within the same stone. Each type of stone is affected by different nutrients and characteristics of the diet. Therefore it is important to know what kind of stone your dog has. Some stones can be dissolved and prevented with special prescription diets, while others require surgery for removal. Dog News 19
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Question of the By Matthew H. Stander
ROBERT G. & NANCY RUSSELL Walensburg, CO No, I have seen nothing. Thanks for letting me know.
JO ROCHE
Seattle, WA Nope. I have not seen any advertising.
JANET LANGE
Barbe Pessina
Putnam Valley, NY Unfortunately I haven’t seen any pre-publicity on this telecast. I had heard it was to be aired but no one seemed to know when. It would be good to highly advertise this as it’s John Q Public we need to reach. I suspect the usual dog show folks will hear about it via other means.
Old Monroe, MO No this is the first I’m hearing about it.
Paul Reilly
Barbara Pepper
Robin Stansell
Wentzville, MO None at all!
SUE PERCHICK
Swannanoa, NC I might not be the best to ask as I don’t really watch TV, or read the local paper. Have not seen or heard anything about this.
Michele Moore Toledo, OH No.
Sharon Roundy Hampshire, IL None.
Robert Slay Cary, NC NO!
Susan Savage
Old Saybrook, CT No I have not, but have put it on my calendar. 22 Dog News
Greenwich, CT I haven’t seen a thing mentioned anywhere about the replay of the event. It would be good to see it played more current than it will end up being.
Clayton, NC I have not seen any information since the TV coverage was announced at the 2014 AENC.
Ruth Zimmerman
Wilmington, DE have seen nothing, but then I watch little television. I feel I may be out of the loop…
Bob Flanders Miami, FL None whatsoever.
Jay Richardson
Elgin, IL Except for reading in Dog News it was going to be on TV, I have not heard or seen any other information.
Bruce R. Schwartz Los Angeles, California No, have you?
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THE AENC IS TO BE TELEVISED ON JANUARY 31ST AT 9AM ON THE LIFETIME CABLE CHANNEL. HAVE YOU SEEN ANY PRE PUBLICITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT THIS UP-COMING EVENT IN YOUR HOME AREA IN ANY MEDIA MANNER WHATSOEVER?
Johnny Shoemaker
Las Vegas, NV I for one do not watch Lifetime as I spend most of my TV viewing watching TCM or Dateline or 60 minutes so have not seen any promos for the show on TV. I will switch to it to see if I see any promos. I did go to the web site for Lifetime/ LRN and looked for the listing for the AENC Show. Under that time slot on their listing they put Informational Programming for both the 9 AM and the 2 PM time slots. I do hope that they do some kind of promoting of the show. Now as to the time slot for the AM airing, that will be 6 AM on the West Coast and I doubt if anyone will be up to see that airing. Hopefully people will DVR it or just wait for the 12 PM airing on the West Coast. I still think that the AENC should be televised live as the Westminster Dog Show is in February. It should also be in prime time. Friends of mine that are not dog show people always ask me about Westminster as they all look forward to seeing it each year. None ask me about AENC, which is a shame, as it is a great show and would be good for the fancy and the sport of dogs if it had a better broadcast time and was promoted like Westminster KC is. Can not AENC find a backer for the broadcast or AKC simply use the monies they have in reserve which is in the millions? If we do not start to promote purebred dogs soon we will be in the minority and the idea of broadcasting any dog show will be a moot point.
Cecelia Ruggles
Ridgefield, CT I have not heard one thing about it.
Rosalind Clamper
Rock Island, Tennessee I live in a rather remote, rural part of Tennessee so I’m not at all surprised there has been no local media coverage for this event in my home area. Actually I read about the upcoming television broadcast of the AENC in the January 9th edition of this publication.
Robert E. Hutton
Louisville, KY I have not seen nor heard one word about the telecast! It must be top secret known only to a few “insiders”. This is a terrible, terrible shame. Everywhere in town I go during January and February, whether it be the drugstore, the shirt laundry, or Macys, and also on the airplane, I am asked by dozens of people when will Westminster be on TV? This habit has also come about with the “National Dog Show”. I am in the fall constantly fielding inquiries for this one, too. The public was also becoming, over time, aware of the AKC/ Eukanuba Show and asking about it as well. Consistency over time helps the public get in the habit of looking for certain programs during various parts of the year. (ie the Super Bowl or The Academy Awards or The Country Music Awards.) As the former broadcast of this AKC show became more known, it was yet another that people became in the habit of looking forward to. And, know for sure the public loves watching dog shows on TV! It seems our AKC (all of them; the Board, the Officers, and Staff) of today, while living in their own small, sealed universe, orbiting around, breathing rarified air are totally unaware of the huge impact they could have on the public as well as their own constituency if they could remember the three most important words in the English language: PROMOTE, PROMOTE, and PROMOTE. I think AKC’s million dollar ad agency (what have they ever done?) has again missed the boat with this one. This is an enormous opportunity being missed to promote the Fancy to the general public. Perhaps if there were more true Fanciers of Pure-Bred dogs involved this would not be happening. The lack of common sense is amazing. I need to also say that we the constituents are defined in the dictionary as BEING A NECESSARY PART OF. An idea also apparently lost on the powers that be. Meanwhile keep fiddling on, Rome is burning!
Robert Paust
Modesto, CA Living in the California Central Valley, with Sacramento as our network city, I have not seen any information about the show. Facebook has been the only source of information.
Kathy Collins
Syosset, NY No. I don’t watch TV much but my husband who is on the lookout for dog stuff says he has not seen anything. I have also not seen anything on the Internet. Dog News 23
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Delegate By Johnny Shoemaker Orlando is beautiful this time of year and this year was no exception. Christmas/Holiday decorations were out in all their glory. Arriving early afternoon I was able to rest some before going out to dinner with friends. That is one of the best things about being a Delegate and going to the AENC each year. You get to see friends that you hardly ever get to see the rest of the year. With the entry at the AENC over 4100 dogs it was a great event. Michael Canalizo and his committee are to be complimented for a great job. The shows held prior to AENC also had great entries. Due to the Delegate Meeting held on Thursday and Friday and also the Judges Seminars being held on those days I was not able to attend those shows. I wish that there could be some way Delegates would be able to attend the seminars. This Delegate Meeting I acted as a mentor for a new delegate, Mary Curtis, representing First Dog Training Club of Northern New Jersey, who was attending her first Delegate Meeting. As a mentor we are there to help the new delegate with any questions and to stay with them during the two days. When one attends a 26 Dog News
Delegate Meeting you get an agenda of not only the regular meeting, but also the agenda for each committee that are held the day before the official Delegate Meeting. It seems like each committee had a full agenda. I chose to attend the AllBreed Clubs Committee at the early session. The committee sent out an email to all member/licensed clubs regarding Best Practices clubs have for increasing membership and what is working for them in their clubs. Clubs are asked to respond by January 15, 2015. There was a discussion on the low entry point schedule as a result of a letter sent by Alan Slay to the Parent Club, All-Breed, and Dog Show Rules Delegate Committee Members. This addresses Chapter 16, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. The letter states: “Event Operations has spent a considerable amount of time over the past years communicating with customers about the points schedule and how it affects their continued participation in the sport. We have researched their individual incidents and have found some common situations that have a large negative effect on our customer’s experiences. These situations usually involve low-entry breeds. If we are to provide exhibitors of low-entry breeds a fair opportunity to earn points, we need to consider modifying the way that points are
awarded. Event Operations is considering proposing a rule change for the way that points are awarded. Event Operations is considering proposing a rule change for the way the points are calculated for low-entry breeds. We want to provide the delegate committees the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed change. The Low-Entry Breed List is maintained by Judging Operations and identifies breeds where it is difficult to satisfy the requirement of judging a breed three times while having permit status. This same list of breeds can be used as a basis for designating breeds that have difficulty earning points. In almost all divisions and sexes these breeds are only required to defeat the minimal number of competitors in order to earn points. There are currently 81 breeds on this list. The goal in the point schedule calculation is for there to be a three-point major at between 18% and 20% of the shows within the division for the breed/variety and sex combination. The results for the previous calendar year are used to formulate the points schedule that is effective the following May. Only shows with actual competitors for the breed/variety and sex combination within the division are considered in the points schedule calculation process. In our review of low-entry breeds at shows in 2013, we found that 111 (71%) of the breed/variety and sex combinations had majors at less than 18% of the shows they participated in and 43 (28%) of the breed/variety and sex combinations had majors at less than 10% of their shows. This research highlights that the low-entry breeds are at the great disadvantage when trying to earn points for their championship. A change in the way that points are calculated at the BOW level will help address the disadvantage faced by exhibitors of low-entry breeds. Event Operations is considering presenting a memo to the Board recommending the bolded text (The author of this article has also bold & italizied some text for clarity) below as an addition to the Chapter 16, Section 1 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows: Continued on page 62
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Minnesota is recording some of the coldest weather in history. When it is below zero for 32 days in a row one questions how can the Midwest possibly keep up with their agility training? Well, it certainly doesn’t seem to make a difference as there is now some type of agility every weekend in the area. AKC, CPE, and USDAA are all active and more than once all three have been offered on the same weekend locally. In the beginning everyone checked the calendar and respected the other venue’s trial weekend, that is no longer true. The good news is it doesn’t seem to affect any of the trials’ entries. Everyone seems quite amicable to collide. This is the true growth of agility that can accommodate good will between all venues and enough participants to fill all entries. The lovely weather in Orlando in Decem-
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ber was a big draw for many to attend the AKC Agility Invitational. The entry filled for all the different breeds that were invited and provided the opportunity for all breeds to share in the spotlight. The number of volunteers needed was huge and returning to the same area for repeats of a large event is always a challenge to get workers. Orlando stepped up to the plate. Now hopefully this will be so for the next few years. Friday provided the class of T2B, which counted towards a title but really was used by all to practice on the flooring and acclimate their dogs to the atmosphere around the rings. This large event of conformation, obedience and agility and so many vendors is quite new to many agility handlers and dogs that often compete in horse arenas, parks or soccer arenas with very little public. Friday is also the day the junior handlers have their individual agility trial. The new twist this year was that the five winners, one per height, were allowed into the Invitational. Amazing the stir this caused among the exhibitors that worked the entire year to earn the qualifications to be in the top 5 in their breed to be invited. No junior won but they certainly did show well. I for one am very glad they allowed the juniors this carrot to run with in the Invitational. Those five were so excited and honored. One of the extras the juniors got from AKC among the many gifts they were given was a seminar presented by the foreign judge, Anthony Clarke. Anthony is 22 years old, an outstanding judge and one of the top handlers in the UK. He has hosted seminars in Holland, Belgium, Poland, America, Canada and Japan. He has started his own juniors program in the UK called Agility for Juniors. What an inspiration to the juniors. Friday night the agility banquet was held to honor the top MACH dogs in every breed in attendance, which was a long list and many differ-
ent breeds represented. They also honored the Top MACH dog of the year, which was Kari Selinger with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Trink, that in one year had earned 98 double q’s and over 5,000 speed points. An amazing feat. Also honored was the Top Agility Person of the Year. This honor went to my long time friend, Toni Osojonicki from Minnesota, who also competed with her Border Collie in the event. She is what one could call the best volunteer ever for AKC. She secretaries the World Team Tryouts, handles many of the details for the European Open and AKC World Championship Teams, is chief course builder at all the local trials for all clubs, was trial chairman for the very first AKC Agility National Championship held in
Oklahoma and so much more through the years since 1994. Saturday and Sunday were early starts for sure with 6:30 AM walk throughs. The rings ran flawlessly with a rep at each ring to assist exhibitors and judges alike. With the addition of two new agility reps to replace the two that retired there could have been some bumps in the event but instead proved to be a smooth transition for them to break into the large event for the first time. The reps on Sunday did an outstanding job to relax themselves and all exhibitors before the big final runs. They started out the morning at judges briefing by performing the 12 Days of Christmas song with total animation of each lyric and the reps singing it all themselves. Huge applause and praise for them all to do this among the tasks they had during the event. This is such a clear representation of the spirit of agility, having fun. Some of the firsts that occurred at the Invitational was Bermuda sent an exhibitor with one of the most beautifully groomed Bearded Collies I have seen to date. Another first was a new breed of Lagotto Romagniolo exhibited. Another fun first was one of the agility dogs, a handsome Border Collie, was harnessed with a Go Pro double camera and he visited the
Meet the Breed booths, vendors, conformation and obedience rings and agility. The dog was an outstanding performer for the task asked of him. The finals on Sunday
afternoon was a total of 57 dogs, all different breeds per jump height. The number per jump height was determined by the entry in the height. Surprisingly the 24” jump height was the largest with 13 dogs in the finals. Unlike the Nationals, all dogs are required to enter their given jump height, which attributed to the larger entry. The winners were 4/8” a Rat Terrier; 12” a Pembroke Welsh Corgi; 16” a Pumi; 20” a Border Collie and 24” a Belgian Tervuren. The staff now has wrapped up the Invitational and is preparing for the next large event of the AKC Agility National Championship in Reno, Nevada at the end of March. It will have five dirt rings with an approximate entry of 1,100 dogs. I look forward to my Border Collie being one the possible winners in the 20” class as he qualified for this event. My plate is full due to preparing for the AKC World Team Tryouts the first weekend in May. This is held in Minnesota and I am the chairman of the event. This will bring in all the top agility competitors from across the USA who hope to be a member of either the European Open team or the AKC World Championship team. Dog News 31
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nother thing that PETA does is attack restaurant owners, breeders, farmers, scientists, dog clubs, grocers and other countless Americans about the “unethical” treatment of animals in their care. Somehow PETA manages to hide their hypocrisy very well as they euthanize thousands of healthy dogs and cats in their own shelter in Norfolk, Virginia, USA each and every year. Their approach to euthanizing animals is astoundingly hypocritical. First of all, it rejects the idea of equality. The animals are euthanized by an organization that has decided to take dominion over them—to care for them in ways that nature can’t. This is hardly different than pet ownership. According to PETAkillsanimals.com, from July 1998 to December 2009 PETA has killed over 23,000 dogs, cats, and other “compan-
ion animals.” It’s astonishing that such activities can go without a serious hit to their contributions, endorsements, and donations from big companies and celebrities. Another cringing fact is that PETA has a huge walk in freezer to store the bodies of the companion animals it euthanizes. In 2002 on PETA’s federal tax return it claimed a $9370 write off for the freezer. Most places would use the freezer for meat and dairy but wait, PETA is a vegan company, and they don’t even eat meat or dairy. During a 2007 criminal trial, a PETA employee confirmed under oath that the group had in fact used the freezer for the decomposing bodies. Is this really People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals? Or is it a People for the Extermination treatment of Animals? I think Extermination. In 2000 the Associated Press first noted PETA’s Nazi tendencies. PETA president Newkirk complained that actually taking care of the animals would cost more than killing them. “We could become a no kill shelter immediately.” It is evident that PETA’s message is different than their actions. They use the “ethical” part to obtain money and support for their darker side—which they make known in funky legislations and protests. But probably the scariest part of PETA, and why they should not be considered as “experts,” is their aptitude for doing criminal acts to get their point across to people. “Arson, property destruction, burglary and theft are ‘acceptable crimes’ when used for the animal cause.” This sounds like Robespierre’s justification for the “Reign of Terror” in the French Revolution. Another fact about PETA is that they made a huge donation of $45,200 to Rodney Coronado, an animal rights terrorist, to get him out of jail (he was incarcerated for medical research firebombing). They act as terrorists yet the government sees them at experts in the field of animal cruelty which they are not out to fix but use it as an excuse to make humans not be able to enjoy the benefits of owning companion animals and reap the benefits that God has allowed us to enjoy from him.
We will explore the causes of the animal rights activists and explore whether the animal laws are actually for the well-being of animals or appeasing the animal rights groups.
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Animal Rights or Animal Welfare... Which Philosophy Does Our Current Animal Law Support?
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Just like PETA, the HSUS has the same message, but they are a little more subtle. A very fitting analogy is that one is a mugger and the other is a con-man. They both steal your money. PETA is the mugger and the HSUS is the con-man. Most people think the HSUS are a humane society and have the exact opposite views as PETA, but in reality they have ties to each other. The HSUS has employed previous PETA employees and have hired them into important and influential positions. One of Newkirk’s allies, Wayne Pacelle, is the vice-president of media and government affairs. He also came from Cleveland’s Armory Fund for animals. Armory also functions as a “mentoring” program for PETA. For breeders this is a huge problem as now PETA has a way of taking away our abilities to breed, show, and enjoy our companion dogs in a way that does not have the name of PETA attached to it. Instead they have the name of HSUS, which legislators are more apt to believe because they have the word “Humane Society” attached to their name. But what legislators don’t see is all the false statistics and images that the HSUS and PETA use to pull on the heart strings of legislators and the general public who don’t know a lot of the technical issues of dogs and other companion animals. Also, many vets who are in favor of the legislation are vets from SPCAs and vets from the state. These vets from the SPCA don’t see everyday cases of companion animals. State vets are usually connected to the government (either directly or indirectly) and thus support the same ideas as vets in connection with SPCA’s and the HSUS—ideas that are quite often not the best for the animals. They primarily see the cases that come in as abuses or strays. They don’t, however, see the cases of owners who actually do take care of their pets and spoil them. Recently NBC aired a segment on the AKC questioning their kennel investigations and
other things. Unfortunately, NBC did not tell both sides of the story. They went with the HSUS’s story taking it for fact and not doing research about the humane society and PETA. This story was extremely biased as HSUS gives huge donations to NBC to help their name and image, especially after the incident with the Ringling Brothers. They got into a huge legal scrum with them and the judge ruled against them. According to the Canine Chronicle the plaintiffs (PETA, HSUS, and the ASPCA) are responsible for the 20 million in attorney’s fees. At the time of the writing of this paper they had raised 9.3 million. The amount of the damage didn’t help their image either. Allegations of animal cruelty to elephants became the basis of a lawsuit against Feld Entertainment (owners of Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus) for violating the Endangered Species Act. During the course of the trial, this morphed into charges of racketeering and fraud against the plaintiffs. They eventually abandoned their claims as the scope of their activities came to light. Testimony of their key witness was rejected entirely when evidence revealed that he was paid by the plaintiffs Along with a discredited witness, the plaintiffs’ assertions of elephant mistreatment were supported by very questionable undercover video footage. In the NBC piece, Pacelle boasted of his group’s record of proving animal cruelty through undercover investigations. He didn’t mention their ongoing legal opposition to bills that would compel whistleblowers to turn over undercover evidence to authorities within 24 or 48 hours of discovery. Logically, that seems like a natural response to such a discovery, as time is a major factor in any criminal investigation. We saw this last week as events unfolded following the terrorist attacks at the Boston Marathon. The suspects were quickly identified thanks to the massive amount of personal photos, videos, and observations submitted to aid the investigation. Pacelle then had the audacity to show up on the Ellen DeGeneres show and compare their undercover footage to the same type of footage that caught the Boston marathon bombers. The pattern is to find some example of “animal cruelty” and then blow it out of
“Just like PETA, the HSUS has the same message, but they are a little more subtle. A very fitting analogy is that one is a mugger and the other is a con-man. They both steal your money. PETA is the mugger and the HSUS is the conman.”
proportion before they bring it to the public. They also do this when they want legislations passed. They take advantage of every media chance they get to attack the AKC (who for the most part has a good public image), in order to promote the distorted image. They are obviously frustrated that the AKC has not given into their misguided information and willing to alert the general public of the truth. Pennsylvania (especially Lancaster County) is known as the puppy mill capital of the world. So off course the Pennsylvania legislature is constantly bombarded with misguided, and ill-informed legislation in order to put these types of kennels out of business. It must be admitted that people who breed without conviction, just to make money, need to stop. But this type of legislation simply does not work. There are better ways to put these types of breeders out of business than trumped up, ill-conceived, legislation. Most importantly, these laws are formed from ignorance, ideology, and misinformation of people who don’t keep actually keep the health of the animal in mind. One of the biggest successes for the AR movement has been tail docking laws over in the UK. The animal rights activists did win across the ocean, and no dogs born after 2003 can have a docked tail. As here, ideologically motivated groups painted the picture that tail docking is a risky, painful procedure to the puppies and that it is cruel to do the procedure (even though, as mentioned earlier, it can be lifesaving and spare dogs many problems). This law has now created many unforeseen problems. The first is that more dogs are coming into veterinary offices with banged up tails that are hard to heal. Ironically, the tails end up having to be docked because they never heal! The second probContinued on page 70
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When did you start showing dogs, with what breed and how did that first show go? The year was 1993 and my Doberman won a sweepstakes and the regular class at a specialty show handled by a professional. I was hooked. How difficult was it to finish your first champion? It took me 10 years after having others show for me and going to classes on a regular basis to get in the ring myself. The best part of it was I finished my first dog myself and it was a blue-not easy to do! Other than your own breed , which breed would you like to own? Whippets. Which canine person of the opposite sex would you be? I’m happy being myself. How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport? AKC needs to concentrate more on the sport of purebred dogs and less on financial growth. How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones? 120 to 150 shows a year. My favorites are Palm Springs, the Idaho-Montana Circuits and the DPCA National. Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?” Moe Miyagawa. What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? Breeding, whelping and raising puppies and then watching them achieve their potential. What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? Honesty, adherence to the code of ethics and being kind and generous to others. If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dog people you would like to invite. I would love to have these special ones from the past-Pat and Judy Doniere and Anne Clark.
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n January 12th, 2015 we lost Jack at age 91 years. He was very well known, particularly in the North East, one, for his loud and infectious laugh and two, for the fortunate few who were lucky to regularly receive his shortbread. He was born in Brookville (Long Island) New York, went to Roslyn High School and then to Agricultural College. He did pursue a career in dairy farming but dogs quickly “caught” him by a present from his Father of a Smooth Fox Terrier that was shown successfully. This led to an association of some of the dog world’s greatest
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names. He worked for the Brumby’s, the Anderson’s, the Fell’s and worked with such greats as the Murphy’s, Phil Prentis and Bob Braithewaite. He made friends with famous dog people on the Island, helping with breeding and grooming such as The Phipp’s, Joan Read, Jackie Gottlieb, Barbara Miller and Beth Sweigart. He showed many breeds, handling a lot of Terriers, Hounds and Herding dogs. Largely because of his wife Janet (Jennie) having family here, they moved from New York to Millersville, Pa. Probably through the mutual love of the Norfolk, we became very good friends of the pair as they lived so close to us. Jack was judging regularly, he had the Terrier and Hound groups and also did some Herding breeds. He was popular and he loved it. When Jennie died, we really became close and Beth and Peter and Rie and Joe Hull all became part of his new family. Because of his interest in livestock he was over here two or three times a week and was in heaven being involved with the dogs, cows, or chickens! I talked to him every day mostly about the animals but he was also interested in classical music and food and he taught me a lot about cooking. He didn’t miss the boys’ graduations from high school or college and was here for every birthday and holiday. Last November for his 91st birthday, the two of us, Beth, Peter, Latisha, Ernesto and Carlos and Joe and Rie had a surprise party for him at the retirement home. He loved the company, the pizza and the cake. Sadly, this Christmas, he was unable to come. We missed that, we will miss him.
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e dog folk sometimes talk about how some judges seem to make choices that are not based on any discernible, nor explicable, reasons. The same goes for exhibitors who do not recognize what their dogs’ negative and positive attributes are. The suggestion has been made by a number of people that judges should be required to explain their choices, beyond the critiques often requested by specialty giving breed clubs, and this suggestion has merit. However for any critique to be meaningful and useful, it must go beyond generalities, platitudes and repetitive praise. In one of its December 2014 issues, Dog News published a long, detailed critique by legendary judge William Kendrick, on Fox Terriers. Now Billy Kendrick (sometimes a.k.a “Wild Bill”) may have been renowned in part for doing things like ordering his group placements from first through twentieth or whatever, or a certain partiality to puppy bitches, or dogs shown by pretty ladies, but there is no doubt he could describe dogs in a way that almost brings them to life, decades later. His reasons for placing the dogs as he did on the day are specific and clear and cover both strengths and weaknesses. And even though he commented on the negatives of each dog, it struck this reader at least that what most stayed with me after reading the entire critique, were the positive attributes he described, because those determined his choices. Being able to focus first on the
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positive qualities of a dog can, to my way of thinking, enhance one’s ability to evaluate the whole dog rather than just seeing pieces and parts. That positive approach underlines the famous sayings “reward them for their virtues and forgive them their faults” and “great ones carry their faults, even significant ones, lightly.” When I went to work for the AKC as a Field Rep in 1997, I had been judging for a while and was approved for the Herding group, about 2/3 of the Sporting breeds and a couple other breeds I was especially fond of. In other words, I had been judging for a while. One of the first things I was assigned to do after the training days was to work at the Judges Institute – that being one of the five-day basic institutes AKC used to run for new judges and others who wished to enhance their learning. As it turned out, one particular facet of the curriculum at the Institute was one of the best lessons I ever learned about judging and gave me skills I continue to try to improve. That exercise was called, if memory serves, “Describing Dogs.” This is how it went: Students were broken into small groups and assigned to a breed, the breed being one that none in the group bred or judged. The students were given the breed standard to read ahead of time, and then asked to examine and move each dog in the group and mentally place them. As one can imagine, this was not the easiest of tasks, as so much of understanding a breed comes from enlarging upon and illustrating the Continued on page 76
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The Dementia Dog Project
Imagine how confusing and frightening the world must seem to those individuals whose minds have become clouded by Dementia. For example, one minute they know where they live and the next they have no idea. Thanks to a pilot program being conducted by a charitable organization in Scotland, service dogs soon may became available to help affected individuals navigate the challenges associated with Dementia. By Sharon Pflaumer
During a photo session, one of the Dementia Dogs in training gets a tummy rub from trainer Shirley Stewart. In 2007, Guide Dogs for the Blind UK opened the purpose built training center in the background. It is located in Forfar, Scotland. The site features an indoor, all-weather training area and a purpose-designed outdoor area with permanent street obstacles used to train service dogs. Photo by Luke McKinney.
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ementia Dog began as a Glasgow School of Art service design project with the objective of studying how dogs can help people diagnosed with Dementia. In order to do this, a small-scale pilot program paired four assistance dogs with couples where one partner was diagnosed with early stage disease. The project is an innovative collaboration between Alzheimer Scotland and two service dog schools in the United Kingdom: Dogs for the Disabled and Guide Dogs for the Blind UK.
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Alzheimer Scotland is a charity that provides a wide range of special services for people with Dementia. It’s always looking for new ways to support them and their families according to Joyce Gray. She is the organization’s Deputy Director of Development. “A group of students involved in a project at the School of Design suggested training service dogs to assist people with Dementia,” she says. “Although we believed the
concept had merit, it was just an idea at the time. To test its potential, we wrote a proposal for a Dementia Dogs pilot program; then, submitted it to the competition held by the Design Council in London. We received a £60,000 award from its Living Well with Dementia Challenge. The Scottish Executive also provided funding. These developments enabled us to begin the Dementia Dogs pilot program in 2013.”
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The first Alzheimer Guide Dogs actually were developed in Israel when a handful of Smooth Collies were trained to assist people with Dementia. The dogs are used as a means of providing exercise for affected individuals and as a way of keeping track of them when they are out and about. If they get lost, as often happens with this segment of the population, all they need do is say “Home” and the dogs guide them there. The dogs also are trained to press an alarm button that alerts a human caregiver if the individuals choke or fall in their home. “Our Dementia Dogs are trained to do the same kinds of things as well as perform other helpful behaviors,” Gray says. “For example, one of our dogs helps get her owner out of bed each morning by gently tugging on the duvet when an alarm goes off. “All four of our dogs are trained to do medication prompts: when a bell rings, they retrieve a medication pouch and place it in the person's lap. That reminds the individual it’s time to take his medicine.” When the alarm goes off, it cues the dogs to retrieve and deliver a note with a message on it. The note says, “It’s time to eat lunch,” or reminds the individual to perform some other necessary task he still is capable of doing.
Glenys and Ken relax while taking a break with Dementia Dog Kaspa. Photo by Hamilton Kerr Photography.
Ken with his Dementia Dog Kaspa. Photo by Hamilton Kerr Photography.
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Dementia Dogs also provide companionship for individuals who feel increasingly more isolated as their disease progresses. The dogs give them a sense of security as well as being very comforting. “One of the gentlemen in the project was very disturbed whenever his wife left him alone in their house. Now that he has a Dementia Dog, he feels safe when she is gone.” Like the Alzheimer Dogs trained in Israel,
the Dementia Dogs provide muchneeded exercise. Walking them also is an opportunity for those with Dementia to be out and about in the community. Physical activity and social interaction have been shown to improve physical and mental wellbeing. The dogs seem to ease the symptoms of Dementia as well. “We know this happens but we don’t know why,” Gray says. “It’s something we are researching. We want to learn what it is about the dogs and interacting with them that triggers it. The dogs seem to reach something in the person that human interaction is not capable of doing.” The easing of symptoms also may be due in part to the dog’s ability to make people relax which, in turn, enables these individuals to function better. “One of our ladies was having a difficult time retrieving words from her memory. Since getting a Dementia Dog, she has greatly improved. After petting the dog, she is better able to find the words she wants to say.” The dogs also have proven to be helpful when introducing new experiences or situations. “We have one gentleman who stopped going on vacation. Since receiving his Dementia Dog, he and his wife have gone on holiday five times. Going on holiday was of great benefit not only to him but to his wife as well. It improved their relationship by eliminating the tension that developed between them because he always wanted to remain at home,” Gray says. In addition to the above, the dogs ease the caregiver’s role by providing some much-needed assistance. “This has led us to conclude that the dogs are of as much benefit to the caregivers as they are to the individuals with Dementia,” Gray says. Perhaps this is the most exciting benefit of all however. It appears the Dementia Dogs’ around the clock presence actually slows the progression of the disease! Although the easing of symptoms for short periods of time already was documented during therapy dog visits, the possibility that full-time Dementia Dogs slow the progression of disease still is under investigation. Given all of the above, Gray, who has worked in human services since the 1970s, is absolutely astounded by how effective the Dementia Dogs have proven to be. “My only wish is that we’d thought of starting this program sooner,” she says. Continued on page 80 Dog News 51
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arxism M s THIS JUDGE’S POINT OF VIEW
Reinstatement There is an issue that has been discussed at some length at AKC Delegates meetings, but rarely is it discussed in a public forum. I am an American Kennel Club Delegate, but have never written about issues addressed at Delegates’ meetings because I feel - as in any government - not every issue needs to be reported in the public venue. However, a concern continues to raise its head that requires me to share some information that has been discussed as a Delegate. I am talking about the reinstatement procedure. Let me give you a little background as to what has brought this issue to delegate scrutiny. At a show a couple of years ago a friend of mine - a conformation judge - was asked to take part in a reinstatement procedure. One of the requirements for reinstatement is a hands-on examination by three judges. The first judge went over the dog, and later stated that she felt uncomfortable with the dog. My friend was next. The dog attacked her, biting her arm repeatedly to such an extent that she was rushed to the hospital. Medical procedures, expense, and a great deal of pain followed for months and months afterwards. The present reinstatement procedure states, “Documentation of a current rabies vaccine and personal liability insurance for the owner must be provided to AKC prior to scheduling this hands-on examination. A committee of three judges, will individually evaluate the dog in similar circumstances similar to those when it was disqualified.” Since there is an AKC procedure for reinstatement, wouldn’t you think that AKC was part of this procedure? Well, when it comes to responsibility for damages and medical expenses, AKC 54 Dog News
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bowed out, indicating that it was up to the owner of the dog to have insurance responsibility. So, let’s see ... an AKC Field Representative asked AKC approved judges to take part in the reinstatement, it was at an AKC approved show, and the procedure was done in accord with an AKC procedure. And AKC has nothing to do with it? Needless to say, I, along with many other judges, will hereafter never take part in an AKC reinstatement. To this end, this issue has been discussed in depth by the Delegate’s Dog Show Rules Committee, which made a proposal to the Board requesting a change to Chapter 11, Section 8-A of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Some of the key points in this proposal would have the reinstatement done by an AKC employee (who is covered by insurance) at a location other than a dog show. At a recent meeting the Board voted (unanimously) not to approve the rule changes requested by the Delegates Committee. This Board, which seems to revel in statistics (and we know what they say about that), pointed out that “an average 5/100 of 1% of the unique dogs shown each year are disqualified for attacking. Of the 77 dogs in conformation and obedience combined in 2013, which were disqualified for this reason, only 7 were reinstated, and only 5 of the 7 were shown again.” Since this is certainly not a significant number, the Board feels no change is needed. When these figures were presented to a Committee at
a Delegates meeting, I asked if this meant that a Board member or the Chairman would be willing to conduct all the reinstatements. There were no volunteers. Very recently a Show Chair for a large show received this e-mail from an AKC Field Representative: I will be attending the ... show on ... for the purpose of conducting a reinstatement on a disqualified dog. I will need the show chair to be involved as well as a committee of 2 or 3 more members. Are you the person I should be contacting for this? I notice ... is listed as cluster chair, but I need the actual show chair or obedience chair, if there is one. I would like to talk about this by phone, so if you can get me to the right person with a phone number I would appreciate it. This sounds more like a demand rather than a request to me. What Show Chair has the time to take part in this with 2-3 other members? How many Show Chairs are excited about having an unentered dog on the premises (isn’t this against the rules?) that has already proven it is untrustworthy? Actually, in most cases, neither Show Chairs nor Superintendents are even notified that this procedure will take place at the show. Remember, any judge or committee member who is injured during this procedure is not covered by AKC insurance and the club is leaving itself wide open for litigation. Would your insurance cover you if there were a dog bite by an unentered dog already known to have bitten before? Actually I am pleased that such a small number of disqualifications for aggres-
sion occur annually. It speaks well of our breeders, owners, and handlers. However, consider the scene where a family comes to their first dog show, and they happen to be ringside (because the reinstatement is usually done in a ring that is not in use) when the reinstatement that started this discussion took place. Consider the children watching as this dog attacks - and continues to attack - the judge doing the reinstatement. Now they get to watch the ambulance come and take her away in bloody pain. Is this really how we want to introduce our wonderful family of dogs to the newcomer? Judges understand that there is a very slight chance they will encounter an unhappy, nervous, or aggressive dog in the course of normal judging. We accept that. However, all judges encountering a growling dog should excuse that dog immediately. If you are unfortunate enough to face an aggressive dog, do not hesitate to disqualify. If you do not, you are placing the next judge in danger. So now I ask all of you who belong to clubs that have an AKC Delegate to direct that person to continue to speak out and push the issue until this procedure is changed, as it should be. Direct your Delegate to vote for the change. Our shows and our judges should not be part of the reinstatement procedure. I understand that there are sometimes extenuating circumstances for a dog that appears to be attacking. I have seen a dog that had his lip caught in his teeth when a judge tried to examine the bite. The dog’s lip was inadvertently bit and he felt pain and turned at the judge. This is a dog that could be reinstated. But it should be done by AKC staff away from a dog show. What do you think?
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photos of the Rose City Classic by Eugene Z. Zaphiris
The first shows of the year we attended were the four Portland shows euphemistically referred to as the Rose City Classic. These are four days of impressively run shows by people who understand how to satisfy the needs and wants of the dog show community. The “Umbrella Committees” for the overall Classic itself are Larry Bruton - show chair, Patti Strand - Cluster Coordinator, and a team of well-known and respected long term dog individuals in that area of the Pacific Northwest. The Clubs that make up the Rose Classic are Tualatin KC, The DFA of Oregon and the Portland Obedience Club. The Saturday event tops the list with 2,632 dogs and Thursday the “low” day with 2,137! These days (and for that matter at any time) those are extremely impressive numbers, which dog ways for the All-Breeds alone total an impressive 9,689 dogs in breed competition and 10,115 entered in all competitions at the four shows. Those are big numbers that translate into big bucks and that’s without all the brouhaha we’ve seen in December in Orlando, isn’t it! Those figures do not include the 14 Specialties on Wednesday nor the Concurrent Specialties held on Friday and Saturday. (More on the concept of Concurrent Specialties to come in this article.) Those are huge numbers by any one’s standards. These are surprisingly laid back shows, perhaps lacking in the glitz and glamour of some of the California shows held on Polo Fields and the like, but they deserve 56 Dog News
much more acknowledgement than they get from the Fanciers overall, as they are extraordinary examples of how dog shows are meant to be run and judging panels selected. And not only that but they cater not only to the exhibitors and breeders but coordinate with the surrounding communities in a manner unique to most any other shows in the entire US of A. They enlist the support and encourage people who live in the area to come to and partake in the shows themselves, as well as encourage and explain to one and all the pleasure that owning a purebred dog can and does bring to families of all sizes and backgrounds. Perhaps Mr. Kalter and his highly touted Edelman PR firm, alleged to be one of the largest in America billing ways (and which as far as I can see has produced hardly anything for AKC-which they have acknowledged in any rate), could take good examples from them and learn something from these people in the Northwestern part of our country about how AKC should be conducting real PR to reach real dog owners and explain the virtues and advantages of purebred dog ownership to the public at large, for sure. I was particularly impressed with the overall quality of the judging panels although there were one or two I watched whose decisions astounded me in rather large class entries. Could be my impression of the breeds were all wrong or then again maybe they were correct. I know I was mentored at one of the World Shows by one of the great (in my opinion) judges I’ve encountered, Rainer Vuorinen, who I read has recently retired from judging. What a loss that is to the European dog show competitions. I won’t name the breed since I don’t want to pinpoint the judge in Portland but it is a comparatively large breed, fairly newly recognized here and a breed I watch with interest wherever I attend shows. This person decimated the breed, which I understand they recently were approved to adjudicate upon. In some of the other assignments I watched the person was adequate if not on point as far as I was concerned so that if this was the first large assignment perhaps there is hope in the future for the judge in that breed. By and far this was the exception to the rule in Portlandwhether I personally like the judge or not I feel pretty confident in my ability to evaluate their judging capabilities and for sure the Portland judges excelled. This is not always the case at high profile shows, a
fact to which we can all attest. You know what they say, you win a few you should not and more often lose a greater number than you should. But year after year of continued questionable judging panels, which is the case at certain early-on high profile shows, is an indictment of the people in charge of inviting the judges no matter how spectacular the show grounds may be-don’t you think? This is certainly not the case in Portland. Continued on page 93
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“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” is a philosophical thought experiment that raises questions regarding observation and knowledge of reality. – Wikipedia (not Woofipedia).
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uestions were also raised by the American Kennel Club’s decision not to seek out a live television broadcast of its AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Dogdom’s premier registry opted to go the live streaming route instead and though a TV broadcast of some sort was promised, when the details were finally released – after the show was over - it was revealed that highlights from the December AENC event will air on the Lifetime network on January 31st at 9 a.m. This “philosophical thought experiment” begs questions about observation and reality as well. The reality is, not many fanciers will be in front of a television set at nine o’clock on a Saturday morning, nor will members of the general public be observing a purebred dog show at that hour, because up until this writing there has been absolutely zero visible promotion of the event. Not even the registry’s constituents seem to be aware of the telecast so how on earth will the general public — especially the male audience, as the Lifetime network is known as “television for women” — discover it? Perhaps we should chalk that decision up to yet another “philosophical thought experiment,” which raises questions about knowledge of reality and just plain common sense. In a random sample of fanciers questioned for this issue’s Question of the Week 58 Dog News
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f f O e th e lsa h By Shaun Coen
(see page 22), not a single person has seen any piece of promotion regarding the telecast of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Not even on the AKC’s website can one find a prominent announcement of the television details. On a web page dedicated to the AENC (www.akc. org/aenc/pressCenter.cfm) the headline reads “AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Press Center” followed by the subhead “Read the most recent news releases from the AKC.” Yet none of the five press releases on the page refer to the television coverage of the event. Furthermore, on a web page dedicated to “Televised AKC Events” again there is no mention of the event. Sadly, there are only two entries on this page, one for the “AKC/Eukanuba National Championship” that erroneously doesn’t
mention the upcoming telecast on Lifetime but rather urges visitors to “Relive the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship with our extensive photo and video coverage” and the other listing under “Televised AKC Events” is for The Westminster Kennel Club. However, it refers to 2014’s telecast but doesn’t mention the 2015 event at all, even though it’s less than a month away. These oversights are inexcusable. How on earth is the AKC supposed to continue to be the purebred dog’s champion if it doesn’t promote its signature events? Sure, the AKC has made great inroads to reach out via social media, resulting in 2.6 million clicks on its Facebook Like button and 130K followers of its Twitter account, but how about letting those followers and “likers” know about a televised dog show! As it now stands The Westminster Kennel Club (which, by the way, is hosting a press conference this very day - January 21- to build further excitement and public interest in this year’s show) is the only dog show aired live all year round in the United States, a fact that should be filed under the category of ‘how not to grow a sport’. The National Dog Show – aka The Kennel Club of Philadelphia – rapidly became a staple of NBC’s Thanksgiving Day broadcast, proving that the time is right and the audience is there. The AKC/ Eukanuba National Championship in just a few short years was also primed to become a television staple, yet another chance to get out the message about the beauty and wonder of purebred dogs and responsible breeding and owning. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is a spectacle deserving of a prime time slot Continued on page 84
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ing themselves around the ring- but still receiving thunderous applause from the ringside. For just being old!! ? Or was it for still being alive-or maybe hopefully it was as recognition for what they had been and had achieved in a previous life? I have over the years had the pleasure of judging a number of Veteran Stakes at Major British Championship Shows- and mostly it is a very enjoyable experience. Seeing the sheer enjoyment and enthusiasm some of these retired animals display by being back in the ring is something I wish I could show all these people who call dog shows abusive treatment of our pets! And we have all known handlers and breeders who bring their retired dogs in their trucks just because they expect to come along – and the owners have not the heart to leave them behind. But, then there is the BUT. Over the years there have been quite a few dogs that I have admired tremendously for their quality and not least showmanship. Some of the owners who knew about this decided to show them under me as veterans. A few were still in great shape, but several were so past their “sell by” date that I wish I had never seen them again. In my opinion, if you are going to show an older dog, even in the veteran classes, it should be to prove their lasting qualities, longevity and good health. One of my worst memories was a multiple Best in Show winner brought into the ring by a very proud handler. Not a single tooth left in the mouth, castrated and hardly able to walk round the ring. “Nearly 17 years old,” said the proud owner. “I know you always loved him!” And of course he got a lot of applause from the ringside-for just being alive. But the owner should be burnt at the stake for what I consider animal cruelty. And for erasing the beautiful pictures I until then had in my head of this particular dog. We have all experienced some kind of Narcissism at times looking at our old dogs, thinking they would probably still be able to compete at the highest level, just to realize when they finally are in the ring that maybe we were wrong? There are so many ways to pay respect to our Canine seniors
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and one of them is not to subject them to humiliation or ridicule by showing them at a stage in their lives when they are simply nothing but a shadow of their former selves! So many of the country’s top dogs have had a rather privileged life during their successful careers and I take for granted that most of them are being given the same attention in retirement. Some, both male and female, have also made huge contributions to the gene pools of their breeds as prolific sires or dams. The only excuse to bring some of them back into the limelight is in my opinion in progeny classes, which in Scandinavia has much more status than what we see over here. There is nothing more satisfying for any breeder or owner, to see a group of 4 offspring headed by a former top winner who has clearly reproduced his/her own most important virtues. What often impressed me when visiting British kennels in days gone by was the respect with which important show dogs as well as breeding stock were treated. I remember visiting a Poodle breeder who had a 12 year-old black male, by now grey, but in perfect trim and condition. I asked why they kept him in show trim- as he had been retired for 7 years? And was told there had never been a question about changing any routine from the days he was still being shown. He lived in the house as a pet, but every Thursday he went into the grooming room, jumped onto the table clearly expecting some action and would not leave until the work had been done… To change his hair-do was never in question as that was simply considered degrading!!!!! I might be stupid, but I think that some of our beloved animals that have been accustomed to special attention would certainly notice an owner’s lack of interest in their appearance. If you have lived with dogs as long as I have you know that there are much more inside those little heads at times than what we really would like to believe! Do they suffer from “Pride” similar to what the two-legged ones of us do? Probably not, but I still think we should treat them as if they did!
H The General H 8 Shows in 2015 and 8 Group Firsts!
Reserve Best In Show Judge Mr.Thomas H. Bradley III
Group First Judge Mr. Chuck Winslow
Ch. Pequest General Tso Owner Nancy H. Shapland
Co Owner & Breeder David Fitzpatrick Dog News 61
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“The dog awarded the Best of Winners shall be credited with the points calculated for Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, whichever is greater. If the number of points credited to the dog awarded Best of Winners is less than three points and the breed is classified as a Low Entry Breed on the day of the show, the regular class dogs of both sexes shall be counted in calculating championship points, for a maximum of three points. In 2013, there were 5,180 instances where a lowentry breed won BOW and the dog did not win a major at that award level. If the rule change had been applied to the 2013 results for low-entry breeds, it would have resulted in 1882 additional majors awarded. The implementation of this alternative method for calculating points for the BOW for low-entry breeds would provide more opportunity for these dogs to earn points based on the dogs they defeated. Developing a point schedule process is a difficult and complex task and when considering enhancements we have to evaluate the total effect on the sport. This recommended rule change is a rarity in that it does not negatively affect other breeds. We feel confident that this rule change will address an inequity within the sport and provide incentive for exhibitors to remain part of the sport. We will track the participation and the points earned by the lowentry breeds to ensure that the rule change is having the desired effect.� There were discussions on this proposal and some items of concern were with the point schedule for low-entry breeds going to be by regions. If that is to be the case then those exhibitors of these breeds will flock to these regions. More
discussions and investigation by the parent clubs of these breeds should be considered. Most people thought it was a good idea but needs more investigation. Anyone who has any suggestions can send them to Alan Slay. There was also a discussion that if one of the low-entry breeds receives a group placement could that provide that dog placement as another way for getting points. That award would be no more than 3 points based upon the points awarded for that group. It was a good idea for low-entry breeds only if regions, group placements and parent club input are considered and I commend the Board and Alan Slay for asking for suggestions and recommendations.Another suggestion was to reconsider the requirements for lowentry clubs to accommodate recognizing the clubs. Michael Liosis stated that things have changed and some changes have been done to accommodate these clubs, especially the current requirements for 12 households. Sometimes the state in which a club is incorporated may have different requirements for membership and other restrictions such as no email meetings and legally must have membership meetings. Parent Clubs have to recognize that club and that approval can help AKC decide. The committee also recommended the OPT-IN and not the current mandatory requirement of the National Owner Handled Series. The committee recognized and appreciates Patricia Cruz, AKC Board member, for bringing it to the committee and the Board. Pat Cruz, in my opinion, is a great Board Member, as she listens to the Delegate Body. We are a club of clubs and those opinions should be taken more in
consideration by the current Board. The use of ramps for certain breeds at all levels of judging has been expanded to Chows effective January 1, 2015. A survey has been sent by AKC to ramp optional breeds parent clubs and the response must be received by March 15th, 2015. If that parent club wishes to have ramps at all levels of judging of that breed it would have to remain in place for 5 years before any change can be made regarding the use of ramps. Carl Ashby, AKC Board member, stated that the proposed judging approval process had 750 responses of which 45% came from judges. Most comments stated that they liked the basic framework of the proposal and some had some concerns regarding the part of the proposal regarding the participation of the Executive Field Representative at shows in regarding to evaluating a judge’s placements. The December Board adopted the basic framework and is still reviewing the comments. A final proposal will not be adopted before February, 2015. Presently there are 3260 active judges with 700 having 1 or more groups, 270 have 1 group and 330 have 2 or more groups with 18 all rounder judges. The survey results will be shared with the dog fancy. So far the AKC has issued 27,300 CGC titles and is in the process of expanding CGC to urban dog owners, which can help in some bad areas of the country. The entries for the last 10 months are down 2% with 5000 fewer dogs shown this year in the last 11 months. The Dog Show Rules Committee went in the afternoon and I am proud to be part of that Committee. Items that we discussed were: We have sent to the
Board the changing of Chapters and Sections of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows to allow expanding use of Electronic Document for Exhibitors and changes some chapters and sections that refer to printed to be changed to published and available. The proposal in regards to DQ reinstatement was sent back to the committee by the Board. This applies to Chapter 11, Section 8-A of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. The proposal would have amended the Rules to require: The dog has a permanent unique identification. A dog without a permanent unique identification would be ineligible for reinstatement. The dog remains in the ring until the unique identification is verified and the dog photographed. The same procedure would apply to dogs disqualified by Event Committees for attacking outside the ring. The proposal also would have changed the reinstatement procedure to require: The reinstatement be done by AKC employees rather than judges. The reinstatement not be done at a show. The identification and photograph be checked and that the owner produces a rabies certificate and proof of insurance. The AKC must notify all superintendents when a dog is disqualified. A lot of excited debate among the committee members expressing their opinion of this followed. Some said how many people must be bitten before the need to revamp this process is acknowledged. Clubs need to be notified that a reinstatement is going to be held at their dog show. Who is going to be liable if the dog bites one of Continued on page 64
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the reinstatement committee members? Clubs should have the right to refuse such a reinstatement to be held at their show and judges asked to be on the reinstatement should have the right to refuse without future ramifications by the AKC especially in regards for approval for future breeds. I have heard many judges who did not want to be on that committee state to me they were afraid to refuse due to that reason. The committee thinks that the AKC should be responsible for the reinstatement process including the liability. I thought the idea that the current AKC Trial Boards held in different regions of the country could be one solution. Let them conduct the reinstatement for DQ. The AKC could insure those members and take the responsibility off those who do not want to be part of the process. Sue Goldberg and 7 other members of the Committee approved the motion to set up a sub-committee to review the reinstatement process and submit at the March meeting. The question regarding Chapter 2, Section 3 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows regarding Territory and Venue got an update. Clubs would be required to hold events in their territory to retain exclusivity, and only provides exclusivity for the defined period time surrounding the show date. The period suggested for exclusivity is 90 days, a period of 60 days before and 30 days after each show. Our committee adopted the proposal and that decision will go back to the Board. There was a discussion by Cindy Stansell regarding the proposal for altered classes for Misc and FSS Competitions. Cindy is trying to come up with ways to make FSS breeds more attractive to AKC sports and activities such as companion events. This is to be continued at next meeting. Gina DiNardo was asked to clarify how move ups to BOB at a two shows in one day will be handled in the future. Gina stated that it is going to be that an exhibitor has up to 30 minutes before the breed is judged in the second show to move to BOB. Gina is a great asset to our committee and is always very helpful to our committee and we certainly appreciate it. We also discussed the letter from Alan Slay regarding the calculation of points for low entry breeds. Some things we did not like in the proposal was awarding points for group place64 Dog News
ments and awarding 1 point for 1 dog and 1 bitch for BOW. The By Laws Committee considered the following items: The Chairman, Gretchen Bernardi, presented the first agenda item, a concern expressed by a committee member, regarding a lack of information between club, delegates and member clubs. A committee member explained that in the voting procedure for amendments, that a change or amendment to the item being voted on may change the amendment in such a way as to provide a need for the voting Delegate to communicate with his/her member club. It was noted that the changing of a single word might change the intent of the item being voted on. One committee member suggested there might be two ways of dealing with this: the first being a standing rule regarding a ”Substantial change in the amendment” and the second by an actual Bylaws change. There were concerns regarding logistics issues and repetitive postponements in voting so as to make the process impractical. There was a suggestion that an amendment to the Bylaws could be adopted that would change the process so that changes to amendment could only be made at the time of reading to the Delegates and not at the time of voting. It was decided that the best way to proceed is by education of the delegates through an article in Perspectives. A discussion of the Proposal of the Field Trial Committee regarding a change in the Field Trial Rules to Regulations and the resulting loss of approval and oversight by the Delegate Body. This included a discussion of Rules vs Regulations vs Policies. Various Field Trial competitors attending this meeting helped with the discussion of this material. A subcommittee was charged with considering or changing “Restructuring how things are done”. They will look at the approval process for all Regulations and a process to require the “Advise and Consent” of the Delegate Committee involved in each particular regulation before adoption of implementation. The last agenda item was the failed amendment to Article 6, Section 5 on expanding Delegate Eligibility. Insight was received into the voting on each subsection of the amendment. The only issue that received near 2/3rds
approval was that relating to the ability of the Delegate Judge to charge a “nominal fee.” After much discussion it was determined that the committee will draft a proposed Amendment to Article 6, Section 5, which would allow that, ”A Delegate Judge may charge a nominal fee in excess of usual expenses of no more than $150.” Committee approval will receive the proposal for approval before being sent to Jim Crowley for Board consideration. During the committee sections some items discussed were that there will be some changes forthcoming in the AKC website. Some breeds that are high volume are getting certain discounts by the AKC that are not available to other breeders. High Volume breeders are described as having 15 or more litters a year. There are concerns from some Rottweiler breeders that breeders are dumping Rottweilers in various areas. One had been inspected by the AKC and given a good inspection. One suggestion was to triple the inspection staff and help pay for health testing. In the coordinating committee each chairperson was asked to discuss the items from their committees. A new Chairperson was selected and that was Gretchen Bernardi. Alan Katler, Chairman of the Board, stated that a new health committee has been formed and that should be in place by April, 2015. That would consist of a new veterinarian office and they would discuss items regarding to health issues in dogs. There are things in the pipeline that will be of a positive nature, as stated by Charles Garvin, AKC Board member. Dennis Sprung, AKC President, stated that AKC had strong financials in the first part of the year. A new online registration application is in the works. The AKC CHF did meet $500,000 goal. The obedience advisory committee recommendations received 2470 responses. The Companion Events Committee received from the obedience advisory committee 13 pages of recommendations and are being allowed to review these before they go to the Board in February. As most of you know March, 2015 is the annual meeting to elect the Board Class of 2019. Those running for the Board are Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, Dr. Thomas M. Davies and Steven D. Gladstone. These three candidates were
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nominated by the AKC Nominating Committee. Others that wanted to join in the fun were Robert A. Amen and Dr. Gregory J. Paveza, who self nominated and received the endorsement of the required delegates. The main item I wanted to hear was how you stand on the mandatory NOHS for clubs holding two events each year. A few of the candidates stated that as a result of the delegate body responses at the previous delegate meetings they had voted to make it opt-in. My other questions is do you follow your convictions or do you go along with the crowd (a yes man) and vote in a way you think will get you reelected? My main requirement I look for is do you listen to the delegate body and take the suggestions from them before you cast your vote? The Delegate body is who will send them to the Board and I can tell you that I have been very disappointed with some decisions of the Board and I think they know some of my reasons. I do however, think that the Board now is more responsive to the delegates and the wishes of the clubs and the judging community and for that I commend them. I will continue to monitor the Board, as I do now, regarding its decisions and that commendation may well be revoked. Each candidate did a Q&A conducted by James Crowley. I happen to have the responses from Tom Davies, which I would like to share. I have permission from Dr. Davies to share this with the readers of this article. I would welcome other candidates to share their responses with me.
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Delegate for Springfield Kennel Club Nominating Committee Candidate for AKC Board, Class of 2019
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he morning Forum at the December Delegate meeting was a Q & A session with the candidates. Jim Crowley posed the first 4 questions as submitted by the Delegates. The last 3 questions were put directly by individuals in attendance. Below, I have tried to summarize the questions and my responses. Since there is no transcript, they are neither verbatim nor necessarily the complete response, 66 Dog News
but hopefully represent the essence of both. Question #1: Should the Board have solicited input from the Delegate body before the NOHS mandate? If you are an incumbent, why did you vote the way you did? If you changed your vote when the mandate was reconsidered, why? I am a strong supporter of the Owner Handled competition. I was not on the Board at the time of the mandate (or the reconsideration), but had I been, I would have opposed the mandate. While it might have been appropriate for the Board to have reached out to the Fancy to “test the waters” prior to enacting the mandate, it is our responsibility as Delegates to “keep tabs” on the activities of the Board, and to react to the Board members. I believe the problems with and the opposition to NOHS is easily correctable. Question #2: Do you believe that the EFRs should have a role in evaluating the performance of conformation judging other than ring procedure? As a judge, I have never objected to constructive criticism from the EFRs. If they have any comments, I appreciate the opportunity to discuss with them, but I stand by my placements and would object to any “police reports” being filed. We do need an evaluation process. Question #3: For incumbents, what is the most significant accomplishment in the previous 4 years? For the non-incumbents, what specific thing should be accomplished that hasn’t yet been? We must bring new participants into the sport. The best way to encourage that is to give them a reason to be here. We need new, fun activities to provide that reason. There’s nothing like a blue ribbon to “hook” a new participant. Question #4: Why do you think you will be able to influence the other 12 members of the Board? I am a strong willed individual. I was once described as a cross between a Scottish Terrier and a Bulldog. I believe that I possess a great deal of common sense. If I have a passion
for an idea, concept or process, I will pursue it to a resolution. I will hang in there until I am convinced otherwise. I am willing to discuss and entertain alternatives, however. Question #5: What position does the AKC have in affirmative litigation action? How does the absence of a General Counsel affect its position? I don’t think the AKC is in a position to engage in affirmative litigation on its own. There are other organizations, most especially NAIA, which should be formally partnered with in order to consider such litigation. I believe that AKC has been remiss in not pursuing such partnerships. Question #6: Why do good programs take so long to come to fruition? I tend to “shoot from the hip”, so I too, don’t understand why it takes so long. The fear of failure or rejection may be reasons. I am not afraid to fail. “It is common sense to take something and try it. If it fails, admit it and try something else. But above all, try something.” (FDR said that.) Question #7: How would you improve communication between the Board and the Delegate body? Communication is a two-way street. It is just as much our responsibilities as Delegates to follow the strategies, programs and policies of the Board, as it is their responsibility to keep us apprised of them. Can it be improved… of course. The following is a transcript of my three-minute speech to the Delegate body at the December meeting: “For many years, I have been urging us, the American Kennel Club, about the absolute necessity of building a brand, and reaching out to the dog loving public to tell our story… to tell them about all the good things we do for dogs and for dog lovers. I’m delighted to say that that’s what we have begun to do. With our “Meet the Breeds” events, our social media efforts, and all the great things our clubs are doing to reach out, we Continued on page 68
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have told our story to hundreds of thousands, maybe millions, of dog lovers. We do this both as an organization and through grassroots efforts of our clubs and club members. We obviously can’t afford to rest on our laurels and must arduously and with great determination, continue the work. It’s difficult, and maybe a bit premature to assess the results, but we have to keep up our efforts. That being said, I have a concern that while we reach out, we are neglecting our own constituency. We are continuously raising fees for our clubs, exhibitors and breeders. We are building more and more onerous requirements for us, our clubs and our events, and establishing policies that seem to have a negative impact on us and on the sport. In the efforts to reach out, it is important that the American Kennel Club not forget who its customers are. I have been a part of our Delegate body for 40 years, and have served on the Board of Directors for 12 years, during which time I introduced and supported many successful innovations to our sport. I have chaired some 40 all breed events, chaired nearly 35 major cluster events, and served as show secretary for all-breed, group and specialty shows. My experience will help me, and help us, bolster participation, and increase interest in our events. We must work together, achieve consensus, grab any opportunity and innovate to build a better AKC, and bring about the recognition that we are the world’s best advocates for the dog. We must learn to embrace change with the same enthusiasm and energy that we have resisted it in the past. As I approach a half-century of involvement in our sport, as a breeder, exhibitor, club member, delegate and a judge, I ask for your vote as I seek a position on the Board in March. Our collective voices must be heard for AKC to prosper. There is too much talent and experience among our body not to listen to us. With your support, I know I can make a difference. Remember… You don’t drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Thank you.” 68 Dog News
A presentation by Peter Farnsworth, CFO, was presented also. October YTD Operating Results ($ Millions): Operating Revenue: 48.0 ( down (1.6) from 2013) Operating Expenses: -42.4 (up +.6 from 2013) Operating Profit: 5.6 (down (1.0) from 2013 Contributing Factors: Stronger Registration Revenues Continued Slowing of the Registration Drop New Revenues From New Initiatives Payroll Expenses Has Been Tightly Controlled Controllable Expenses Are Below 2013 Levels But….. Royalties, Sponsorship and Advertising are weaker The Balance Sheet Remains Strong: Financial assets of $110,000,000 of which $39,000,000 are earmarked as reserves for Future liabilities. Note: A press release of December 19th, 2014, Peter Farnsworth, is no longer the AKC CFO. The Board of Directors of the AKC announced the election of Joseph Baffuto to the executive position of Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Joe Baffuto joined the AKC in 2000 and has served as AKC Controller since 2008, with responsibility for the Accounting and Finance Department. He earned his BS in Business Administration, Finance and Education from Pace University and an MBA from Fordham University. I personally liked Peter and wish him success. This dismissal of various executive position is of concern to me as I am still confused with the dismissal (if that is what it was) of Daryl Hendricks, former Chief Operating Officer. It was also announced that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC) will return to television with a two hour show airing on Lifetime on Saturday, January 31st at 9AM EST and re-airing at 2PM EST on LRW. The January broadcast will celebrate the AKC and showcase many of the events that occurred during AENC weekend, which took place in Orlando. AKC Staff and Board, per statement by Alan Kalter, has been working on a program to be launched next year. The essence of the program is built on the principles embraced by our
most experienced breeds today-health, education, accountability, responsibility, and tradition. The program will allow us to engage and educate a wide scope of breeders on best breeding practices, while also creating an identifiable resource for the general public to find puppies from responsible breeders who are demonstrating a validated commitment to health testing. Breeders in this program must agree to the following: They must certify that applicable health screens as recommended by the Parent Club for that breed are performed on their breeding stock and they must be prepared to supply proof of such compliance upon request They must comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy, including inspections by the AKC. They must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the ownership and maintenance of dogs. They must complete continuing breeder education courses provided or approved by the AKC on an annual basis. Additionally, under this program, AKC is creating the best free of charge online resource for breeder education in the world. This resource will continue to grow in depth and breadth, serving the needs of all breeders and potential breeders, from 4-H and FFA youth to the most experienced AKC Breeder of Merit. Hope you had a wonderful Holiday and that your New Year is fantastic.
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lem is that European breeders are now not able to import dogs from countries that do dock tails. This significantly limits the gene pool, which causes more health problems, and thus more unnecessary, expensive, crippling legislation against breeders. It is a never ending vicious cycle, and unfortunately PETA is still harming the breeders across the ocean. The anti-docking laws are also starting to creep into the states as well. It was brought into consideration in the PA laws in 2009. Gov. Rendell signed a PA law that restricts who can dock tails and crop ears. He limited it to a vet, thinking that this law would save pets from risky procedures in the hands on unskilled owners. But it did the opposite. Now breeders will go to other states to get this procedure done, or do it illegally. Most vets dock tails too short. Docking tails isn’t a one-size-fits-all category; each breed requires a different length, and it is best left to the breeders to dock tails. This might sound odd, but the risk of infection is less with the breeders than at the vet’s office. With the breeder the room where the puppies are kept is pretty sterile. After all we have the best interest of the puppies in mind. But with a trip to the vets, there are many more risks involved, like the car ride and the actual vet’s office, where other communicable diseases are transmitted. Unfortunately all the laws limiting the amount of litters a person is allowed to have are having the same consequences as the docking laws on our breeders here. As it gets more difficult to breed dogs here in the states, people are going to other countries, which do far less health and temperament testing than we do. This spells catastrophe, especially for the average pet owner who isn’t the savviest when it comes to dog body language and reading a dog. Below is an example that has happened in my own breed, Kerry Blue Terriers. There has been a great increase of the number of dogs being imported from a kennel in Ireland. The Breeders there sell the show dogs (who really don’t have the quality to be shown) to novices who haven’t done their homework on our particular breed. The good breeders keep the best dogs for their own programs. Unfortunately when they receive the dogs off the plane they are met with teeth barred ready to bite, a nasty temperament. However, not willing to waste their money, they dogs get put into the ring and
“There has been a great increase of the number of dogs being imported from a kennel in Ireland. The Breeders there sell the show dogs (who really don’t have the quality to be shown) to novices who haven’t done their homework on our particular breed.”
start winning. As a result, they get bred and now all of a sudden Kerry breeders have a temperament problem in the breed. This whole situation started because we imported dogs with unsound temperaments from European countries because of some of the dog legislations that have been passed (or tried to be passed) by the ignorant HSUS and PETA activists who don’t personally know the ins-and-outs of dogs. Lastly I will look at some of the laws passed in PA. One of the biggest concerns is the law that is going to make changes to the USDA’s policies. The proposed changes would require that would require all who own more than four “breeding females” and sell even one animal “sight unseen” to be regulated as a commercial breeder and subject to federal commercial breeder licensing, regulation and inspections requirements. The term “breeding females” is not defined well enough in the changes so it is not clear as if breeders would fall into this category. The way that the law is currently stated is that they would and that would require breeders to have specific kennels to be set up in a certain way that is not the best for puppies and adults. Another problem is the fact that they cannot sell puppies sight unseen. This is a huge problem as most breeders ship their puppies to owners all over the world, not just in the state in which they live. This law will make it extremely hard to sell even one puppy, much less a whole litter. In my last litter not one puppy went to live in PA. The nearest puppy went to New Jersey. Another one went to Massachusetts. The others went to North Carolina, Georgia, and California. The puppy that went to CA I shipped. I never met the new owners in person but spent four hours on the phone with them questioning them, making sure it was the right home for the puppy. For the one that went to Georgia, I met the owners half way and dropped the puppy off at the show that we were both attending. I hand-delivered the puppy to them in Massachusetts. None of these owners met me at the house to see my area in which I had the dogs because there was no area. The dogs were our pets. They lived with us in the house. The puppies lived in the kitchen where they could be a part of all the commotion and our daily lives. When I came home from school we turned our living room into Romp-a-Room so the puppies could play with us and our other adult dogs. This story is not just exclusive to me but to a lot of responsible breeders who care about the health and care of our dogs. The legislation that the USDA is trying to pass in order to appease PETA and the HSUS won’t allow us to have our Continued on page 72
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dogs in our house, but they will be away from us in a kennel that has to be of certain regulations in order to breed our dogs (which we do as a hobby). We don’t make money from our litters. We are lucky if we break even. By the time I paid back all the people I owed from the litter of six puppies, I made $2000, the price of one puppy. Purchasing the bitch, the stud fees, and gas money ate the other ten grand. Finally I will look at a law in PA that screams PETA and HSUS. It is House Bill 82, which moved quickly through the house and is awaiting senate judicial approval. This bill states that a person’s animals could be seized if the person is accused of animal cruelty, regardless if the person is actually charged with cruelty or the charges are dismissed. This is infringing on people’s rights and leaves the door wide open for PETA and HSUS to accuse people and have their animals taken away, which is what they want. They want to take away animals from people and use cruelty as their excuse to do the actions. It is these types of laws that look good on the outside, but are infringing on people’s rights, that PETA and the HSUS present to legislators and the public alike in fallacious ways. Another bill brought was that the dog houses in kennels needed to be raised three inches off the ground. No one thought about what that would do for the dog. PA winters are cold and the houses are put on the ground to keep the dogs from freezing. With this proposal, the dogs will freeze to death and breeding will still get flak from PETA and the HSUS because the dogs under their care died, even though they were in compliance with the law. See the picture? These are just some of the laws that animal rights activists have created, giving it the name that it is good for the animals. Everyone is for animal welfare laws genuinely concerned about the welfare of the animals in question. What is not acceptable are the animal rights activists who try to get laws passed by tampering with information, procuring false statistics, painting inflammatory yet inaccurate pictures, all motivated by untenable ideological concerns. This is even more of a problem today because our culture has shifted from an agrarian culture, in which animals were a part of everyday life, to a culture of technology, information and convenience. This has caused a shift in the way that our government makes the laws and how people view animals. It is not the actual government itself that creates the law, but the people who hold the information who control the government. All they have to do is to convince the government that they are an expert in the field and they have the magic key. As people are falling away from Christ and our country’s Judeo-Christian heritage, they are 72 Dog News
“Owners should be prosecuted for cruelty, but animals should not have words put into their mouths by people who don’t know the circumstances or sufficiently understand the true needs of the animals they are trying to “save.”
also being confronted with important issues concerning animals. Especially important is the question concerning whether or not animals have the same rights as human beings. Whether a believer or not, it comes down to a simple commonsense insight: animals don’t have the same intelligence and reason as humans and therefore do not have rights in the same way that human beings do. Owners should be prosecuted for cruelty, but animals should not have words put into their mouths by people who don’t know the circumstances or sufficiently understand the true needs of the animals they are trying to “save.” Having these words come from ideologically motivated activists (like those from PETA and the HSUS) only worsens the condition of animals. Finally legislators and the general public need to be aware that PETA and their partner in crime, the Humane Society of the United States, are not reputable experts when it comes to dogs and how they are cared for. They have links to many domestic “terrorist” groups, and are not opposed to using arson in the name of the animals. Their names are misleading and these animal activists mean harm, serious harm. They don’t support shelters at all and use most of their multimillion dollar budgets on initiating and winning lawsuits, obtaining lobbyists and paying them, and their quite costly media campaign. These groups can’t be trusted and unfortunately have created an inflammatory picture suggesting that breeders are evil and inhumane people. As David Fristche said in his book, animal lovers are at war. They are not at war with weapons, but with words. Words are powerful things and ultimately can change the course of the world. There is no utopia; however, this is what people motivated by the principles of PETA and HSUS are trying to create as they fall away from their Christian heritage and fall further and further away from God. Animal lovers need to band together and win this war with proper ethics and educating the public on proper animal husbandry and training. For more Information see also: • Fritsche, David. The Death of a Culture: Understanding the War : Animal Rights vs. Animal Welfare. 2nd ed. [S.l.]: Dynamix Worx LLC, 2010. Print • Schulman, J. Neil. “The Illogic of Animal Rights.” The Illogic of Animal Rights. Uncollected Writings by J.Neil Schulman, 1995. Web. 09 May 2013. • PETA Kills Animals. www.petakillsanimals.com • For PETA and HSUS see: the Humane Watch www.humanewatch.org/the_bottom_line_hsus_ peta/ • For laws of concern see: AKC governmental relations department at www.akc.org/news/sections/legislative_alerts. cfm
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Handler LAURIE FENNER is still on the mend, as a result of a scooter accident while vacationing in Hawaii. Fortunately she has her equally talented husband LARRY and daughter LIZ covering the string.
It was a boy born to American Kennel Club employees ROB & KIMBERLY GARRETT. I incorrectly reported it was a girl. This is their first child, named DILLON ASHTON GARRETT born on December 9th. Think Blue!
The recent unexpected passing of JERRY JORDAN who worked for MBF Dog Shows in Florida has saddened all who knew him. A scholarship fund has been established to help with his son’s college education.
As the Garden approaches, it’s time to think about attending the general membership meeting of the MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB. Surely, the main topic of discussion will be the upcoming show in October. Where did the last five years go? The meeting will take place in the Rockwell Room of the Affinia Hotel on 7th Avenue at 1 P.M. on Sunday, February 15th.
A Long Island reunion of sorts this week when former neighbors HONI, CAROL & FRAN REISMAN visited LEE CANALIZO at her Palm Harbor, Florida home. Oh, to be a fly on the wall. ..
Come May, Samoyed fanciers BARBARA BRUNS & WOLFGANG STAMP are opening their St Tropez home to friends who are attending the dog shows in France and Monte Carlo. Then just weeks after that is the World Dog Show in Milan, Italy. If you are planning to attend the World Show, take note that hotels are filling up quickly as the Milan Expo will be taking place at the same time as the dog show.
Birthdaying… NANCY MARTIN, PAT CRAIGE TROTTER, AMY GREEN, MATT STANDER, MARCELO VERAS, JEAN HETHERINGTON, PEGGY HELMING, JOAN HUBER, BILL SAHLOFF, DARYL MARTIN, PENNY DUGAN, MICHAEL WORK, NEIL O’SULLIVAN, GLORIA GERINGER, MANDY CARLSON, R. WILLIAM TAYLOR, KAREN BRUNEAU, SARAH LAWRENCE, LINDA HOF, JESSICA PLOURDE, CHUCK KROTHE, JO ANNE MITTLEMAN, RHANDA GLENN, CATHERINE BELL, SHARON NEWCOMBE and SUSAN GILES.
...A little further north in Ocala, LARRY CORNELIUS & MARCELO VERAS will host their annual custom party to benefit Take The Lead this weekend. This year’s theme is Heroes and Villains.
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bare words of the standard, and the students did not have those experiences to assist them. They would then be requested to pull out a dog and describe it, using only positive comments. Well of course there was some shyness about this but eventually someone would be called upon, or a brave one would take the plunge on his or her own. Typically, it would go something like this: Student: “I like this dog because it has a good head.” Staff member: “What makes it a good head?” Student: “Well, uh, um, er, ah………..” Staff: “What does the standard say about the head?” “Student: “Oh, yes! Well, the standard calls for a balanced head with the skull the same length as the muzzle, and parallel head planes, and this dog’s head meets that description….” Staff: “Yes! OK, next person, pick out another dog and tell us about it.” Student 2: “I like this dog because it has a good front.” Staff: “What makes this dog’s front good?” Well, you get the idea. It turned to be remarkably difficult initially to start with positives rather than easy shots such as “Well this one is too close behind” or “I really don’t like the light eyes on that dog.” Statements like those are heard way too often and tell the listener very little about the dog in question, and also don’t give the listener any notion as to how well the speaker understands the breed being discussed. Brand new novices can spot a weak rear, or a light eye. Years later I find myself using a positive approach as much as possible to assessing each dog, unless a particular dog is simply way off the mark. The self in my head quickly murmurs things such as “right make and shape (that is, overall outline, balance, and proportion , for this breed), size is good, now how is the head and expression, this one holds its shape on the go-round…” and so on. Negatives come later, and often, good dogs deserve to win “in spite of” negatives, as Kendrick made clear. When one gets down to choosing between dogs of
comparable quality, it’s useful to have recognized and mentally cataloged the particular virtues of each. You have described them to yourself, so to speak. Let me supply an example: I was judging a very large entry of a certain breed, and whittled it down to two beautiful dogs that pleased me absolutely equally. I would happily have taken either home, but it was a dog show and a choice had to be made. Both had the overall look, balance, body and movement, pleasing heads – they were both excellent overall packages. In the end, I chose the one that possessed superior front construction – a virtue not in large supply in that breed – even though the other appealed to me somewhat more in head and expression. A week later, or a month, and the decision might have gone the other way, but on that day, in that entry, the front was the peg I picked to “hang my hat on.” And yes, I did mention that in my written critique, as it seems to me only fair to let exhibitors know why the decision came down as it did at the time. Kendrick certainly shows us what “pegs” he used. When you know why you chose as you did, it’s easy to explain to others. Now I have to admit that sometimes this positive approach is very hard for me to employ. All judges have seen the class that brings in several “just mediocre” dogs, a class in which any one of the entries could win for some reason or other. It can be hard to find some positive “pegs” on which to base a decision, and this is especially so when you have already had a dog in a previous class that you know is much closer to what you are looking for in that breed..…….. which makes it difficult to worry much about why you should choose whichever one you end up with in this mediocre class. It’s important though to keep in mind that the exhibitors care, and all have paid the same entry fee whether their dogs are good, bad, or just average. And, someone may ask you later why you selected the winner in that class, and I truly hope you won’t say “the dog really asked for it” or “I just liked that one better!” Better to decline discussing your placements on that day!
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Not everyone is as enthusiastic. Despite the long list of their impressive benefits, some question whether service dogs for individuals with Dementia are appropriate because their handler is not in full possession of his mental faculties. They worry the dog would make decisions affecting his safety that aren’t appropriate for the dog to make. “That was never the intention of our program,” Gray says. “We only placed dogs with individuals who have a spouse or a family member acting as their caregiver and making those kinds of choices.” The caregiver does not cue the dog’s behavior however—the handler does. That’s because the dogs only were placed with individuals in the earliest stage of disease. Thus they still are living at home and capable of functioning to some degree on their own. That means they are able to direct most of the dog’s behavior. Other critics of the program expressed concern about the dogs’ welfare. “The dogs’ well-being is never an issue. We have many protocols in place that guarantee they receive good care from the individuals’ caregivers,” Gray says.
Career change dogs
The three Labradors and one Golden Retriever in the Dementia Dog pilot program are career change dogs provided by Guide Dogs for the Blind UK and Dogs for the Disabled. They were bred by the breeding programs operated by these two service dog schools. When the Dementia Dog pilot program received them, the four already completed a 1-year puppy program where volunteer families socialized them; plus, 1-year of service dog training. “Although the dogs already were socialized and trained to be service dogs, they received two additional months of special training specific to assisting individuals with Dementia. The additional training was provided by trainers from Guide Dogs for Blind UK and Dogs for the
Frank and Maureen relax at home with their Dementia Dog Oscar. Photo credit: Hamilton Kerr Photography.
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Dementia Dogs are of as much benefit to caregivers as they are to those with Dementia. Photo by Hamilton Kerr Photography.
Disabled, who remain in direct contact with the individuals and their families. At this point, the placement of the four Dementia Dogs has progressed so well the trainers have reduced their support to only monthly visits,” Gray says. Because the Dementia Dogs were placed with individuals in the earliest stages of disease, the dogs will work for them as service dogs for as long as possible. Unfortunately, their Dementia eventually will progress to the point where they no longer can use the dogs in this capacity. “When that happens, the dogs will not be returned to us and be placed with someone else. Instead, they will remain with the individuals as pets for the balance of the dogs’ lives. That's because the benefits of having the dogs are so great to the family.”
Expansion of the program
The Dementia Dog pilot program concludes early in 2015. “We hope to have our research findings summarized in report form by March 2015. It will determine the future of the Dementia Dogs program and its likely expansion. For example, it might lead to a permanent partnership between Alzheimer Scotland and Dogs for the Disabled. “It also might lead to the establishment of an extended therapy dog program for individuals who don't want a dog on a long-term, full-time basis. We already trialed a goal-oriented, short-term intervention program successfully. The dogs used in it were pets trained to the Kennel Club’s Silver Award level, and their owners were trained Dementia support workers.” (Note: The Silver Award level is part of the Kennel Club’s Good Citizen Dog Scheme, which is similar to the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program.) While Alzheimer Scotland also would like to do some work in facilities that provide care for individuals who have Dementia, it is not considering the permanent placement of Dementia Dogs in them. “We were advised that, if a dog does not have one particular person to bond with, it becomes stressed,” Gray says. “As a result, we hope to train therapy dogs that can visit these facilities for extended periods of time but not remain in them permanently. That’s one of the things we plan to test out next.” It costs £22,000 to fully train a Dementia Dog and includes 1-year in the puppy socialization program, 1-year of service dog training and 2 months of Dementia Dog training. Despite this the dogs were placed at no cost to recipients through the pilot program. Due to its resounding success, Alzheimer Scotland likely will continue to place Dementia Dogs at no cost but depend upon donations from the general public for support. To make a charitable contribution to this worthy cause or for more information about Alzheimer Scotland and Dementia Dogs, visit http://www.dementiadog.org/
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on a major network and failing to seek that sort of platform is a huge missed opportunity to bring new folks into the fold and purebred dogs into their homes. Had Lifetime aired the show at 9 pm instead of 9 am – which means 6 am on the West Coast – at least that would afford more of a chance for channel surfers to find it despite the lack of publicity but as it stands now, one could venture to guess that it’s not going to deliver the ratings bonanzas that The National Dog Show or The Westminster Kennel Club have over the years. Right now, the NFL is the most popular sports league in the United States, and it has grown its audience by expanding its television coverage. In an interview with Peter King this week, the CEO of the NFL Network and its executive vice president of media issued some insight that’s worth repeating. He stated with some surprise that the day when airing live games over an Internet player that can sustain 30 million viewers with the same quality one can expect on television is approaching and offers the following advice that the AKC must heed: “Our view is, ‘Only the paranoid survive.’ If you’re not looking around the corner, if you’re not trying to get smarter, if you’re not looking for the lessons learned in other industries, then you’re going to wake up and find you’re not so popular anymore.” He also said, “It’s not just about live game presentation,” and clearly it’s not, but it must remain part of the whole package in order to achieve and sustain growth. One must wonder, is the AKC content with only readers of publications such as this one being in the know? Is it really making an effort to enter the general public’s conversations and consciences? Yes, it had a scheduled 84 Dog News
appearance on the Today show this week publicizing something called the “Paw-lympics” but remember last year’s debacle on the Today show where it connected the AKC with puppy mills? The AKC must do a better job in these areas, because the chatter and campaigns to adopt shelter dogs or go the retail rescue route when looking to add a dog to one’s life are certainly garnering lots of attention, as are the arguments to ban the sale of pets in stores, which nearly 50 American cities have already done. If the general public doesn’t see or learn about purebred dogs and the responsible breeders who are so uniquely and rightly celebrated and recognized at the AENC event, it doesn’t bode well for the future of the sport. The AKC must improve on its “reaching out” efforts. The “Reaching Out” tab on its web
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site dedicated to getting its message out to constituents and the general public is terribly outdated and unfortunately contains very few notices. Under its advertising link, the most recent television commercial is from 2011. The most recent print advertising campaigns mentioned are from January 2008, with others dating back to 2007, 2006 and 2005, when 26 one-page black and white ads were published in The New York Times featuring the tagline “We’re more than champion dogs…we’re the dog’s champion,” which was created by Doner. At least we know what Doner created. Does anyone have a clue what the AKC’s new PR firm, Edelman, has come up with other than to apparently shun traditional media outlets and ad campaigns? Lastly, the Reaching Out page mentions a national print ad campaign from 2004 that is designed to build awareness that registering dogs with the AKC supports its many services that benefit all dogs and dog owners. This is a message that certainly needs to be spread, but that campaign is over 10 years old now. The AKC needs to send out that message today more than ever, as the animal rights extremists have also taken to social media as well as traditional media outlets and have been very successful at furthering their agenda. The AKC must step up its game in these areas regardless of the financial costs associated. There are hefty reserves in place for exactly these sorts of public relations campaigns. Negotiations to televise a live component of next year’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship should begin now. It’s too great an opportunity to grow the sport and shouldn’t be missed again.
The Rockwall Cluster Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, February 22, 23 & 24, 2015 Supported Entries ALL THREE DAYS Wallkill Kennel Club Friday Feb. 20, 2015 BEST IN SHOW Mr. A. J. Ferruggiaro SPORTING Group: Ms. R. A. Bell Ms. W. Schira: Brit, All Pointers, Ret-Ches, Ret-Flat, Ret-Gold D. Windsor: Ret-Curl, Set-Eng, Set-Gord, Span-Ckr, Span-Eng Spr Mr. F. J. Washabaugh: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: D. Windsor Mr. R. V. Filburn, Jr.: Basset Ms. L. K. Telfair: Afghan, Am Fox, Bgle, Ibizan, Otter, PBGV, Pharaoh, Port Pd Peq, Redbone Coon, RhoRidge, Treeing Walker Coon Ms. R. A. Bell: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. W. F. Hossler Mr. W. F. Hossler: Boxer, Grm Pinscher, Grt Dane, Grt Pyr, Gtr Swiss Mtn, Kom, Kuv, Leonberger Ms. W. Schira: Akita, Alas Mal, AnatolShep, Berns Mtn, Blk Russn Terrier, Bullm, Cane Corso, Dobe, Dogue de Brdx, Giant Schn D. Windsor: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. F. J. Washabaugh Mr. F. J. Washabaugh: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mr. R. V. Filburn, Jr. Mr. F. J. Washabaugh: Shih Tzu Mr. R. V. Filburn, Jr.: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. R. V. Filburn, Jr. Mr. A. J. Ferruggiaro: All Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. J. D. Zuver K. Madden: AustrlShep, Coll Ms. L. K. Telfair: Austrl Cat Dg, Beard Coll, Bel Mal, Bel Shp, Bel Terv D. Windsor: Card-WC, OES, Pemb-WC, Pulik, Shetld, Swed Vallhund Mrs. J. D. Zuver: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mr. W. F. Hossler Mr. W. F. Hossler: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Ms. R. A. Bell
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Letters to the Editor DANGEROUS DOG EXPERTS GATHER FOR KENNEL CLUB MEETING The Kennel Club, the UK’s largest dog welfare organisation, will lead discussions on the need for better investigation into dog bite incidents, at a meeting at its Clarges Street offices, London, W1, on Monday (26 January). The meeting, which could influence the future of dangerous dog legislation, is the first of its kind in bringing together experts from across the veterinary and medical professions, the police, local authorities, government representatives, academics, sociologists, as well as animal welfare charities to explore ways to move forward with a strategy on dangerous dogs. The Kennel Club has invited experts in this field, including animal behaviourist, vet and expert witness in dangerous dogs cases, Kendal Shepherd; veterinary surgeon, Danielle Greenberg; and facial reconstruction surgeon, Chris Mannion, who will present the view supported by the Kennel Club that preventative measures are needed to reduce the number of dog bite incidents that occur, beginning with proper investigation into these incidents. Currently there is a lack of detailed data to explain why dog bite incidents occur in the first place and, as such, no thoroughly effective or evidence-based education measures are being implemented to reduce them. The Kennel Club believes that dangerous dog law should be updated and consolidated and replaced with preventative measures based on evidence gathered through data collected on a national level from hospitals and GPs, veterinary surgeries, police dog units, 86 Dog News
and dog wardens, amongst other sources, instead of laws based on the stereotyping of certain breeds. The Kennel Club will present these views at the meeting in the first step towards planning and implementing a strategy to secure government support for greater data collection, and subsequently, evidence-based education strategies. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The Kennel Club is firmly of the view that dangerous dog law as it stands is next to useless and has done nothing whatsoever to reduce the number of dog biting incidents across the UK. Instead it demonises certain breeds based on stereotypes and not scientific evidence. “There are a range of factors which contribute to dog biting incidents and each incident is specific to its circumstances, and we need accurate data to build a more reliable picture of the incidence of dog bites and their causes. “The issues being presented at the meeting fully tie in with the Kennel Club’s A Dog’s
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Life manifesto, which was launched to advise an incoming government on how to improve dog welfare. The Kennel Club, alongside other dog welfare organisations, is perfectly placed to offer guidance and expertise on the subject of dogs and we hope that a new government will be open to working with us, including on a new strategy for dangerous dogs.” More information on the Kennel Club’s dangerous dogs campaign work can be found at www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dangerousdogs. Laura Quickfall London, England RE: AKC LOGO I just wanted to clarify about the logo, we have not changed the AKC Logo, the current logo remains in use and will be the main logo going forward. The logo that was approved, was for digital use and was just an iteration that we approved, to have as secondary option for some products and platforms. Christopher Walker AKC VP Mktg. & Comm., New York, NY A SHOCKING WAY TO TREAT A DOG Leading dog welfare organisations call for a ban on electric shock collars in Scotland Two of the UK’s largest dog welfare organisations, the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust, joined forces with Christine Grahame MSP in the Scottish Parliament today (8 January) at an event calling for a ban on the use and sale of electric shock collars in Scotland. The event for MSPs, held in conjunction with a debate on the issue in the chamber, raised awareness of the negative effects of electric shock collars on dog welfare and saw a number of MSPs in attendance try out the painful device on themselves. Electric shock collars are fitted around a dog’s neck and deliver an electric shock via a remote control or automatic trigger. They train dogs out of fear of further punishment by administering shocks to the dog when they do not perform what is asked of them. Research published by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) concluded that the use of electric shock collars as a training method has a long term negative welfare impact on dogs. Furthermore, an independent survey commissioned by the Kennel Club in 2014 found that 73 per cent of the Scottish public are against the use of electric shock collars and 74 per cent would support the Scottish Government in introducing a ban on their use. Speaking at the event, Christine Grahame MSP, who led the debate in the cham-
ber, said: “I am pleased to bring this important issue of dog welfare before the Scottish Parliament today, both at my debate and the event organised with the Kennel Club and Dogs Trust. Both organisations have long campaigned for a ban on the use and sale of electric shock collars in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK. With recent Defra research as well as a Scottish opinion poll indicating that electric shock collars are both detrimental to dog welfare and unpopular amongst the general public, I strongly believe that the time is right for the Scottish Government to show their commitment to the welfare of dogs in Scotland and ban these cruel and unnecessary devices.” The Kennel Club and Dogs Trust strongly believe that every dog should be trained using humane, reward-based methods. These are proven to be highly successful in modifying behaviour including aggression, without subjecting dogs to cruelty. MSPs who tried out electronic shock collars on themselves at the event are: Christine Graeme, MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North Elaine Smith, MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston Neil Findlay, MSP for Lothian John Mason, MSP for Glasgow Shettleston Elaine Murray, MSP for Dumfriesshire Sarah Boyack, MSP for Lothian Alison Johnstone, MSP for Lothian Margaret McDougall, MSP for West Scotland Stuart McMillan, MSP for West Scotland Cara Hilton, MSP for Dunfermline Richard Lyle, MSP for Central Scotland Willie Coffey, MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley To find out more about the campaign to ban electric shock collars, visit www.thekennelclub.org. uk/our-resources/kennel-club-campaigns/electricshock-collar or www.dogstrust.org.uk/whats-happening/news/dogstrust2015dogmanifesto.pdf. Laura Quickfall London, England APHIS Animal Care Factsheet Questions and Answers: Importing Live Dogs Into the United States Q: What do I need to do to import a dog into the United States for resale purposes? A: Please take the following steps: Step 1: Request an import permit application from USDA Animal Care. Contact Dr. Gerald Rushin by phone (301-851-3740), email (Gerald.L.Rushin@ aphis.usda.gov) or mail (USDA – APHIS – Animal Care, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737). Step 2: Make sure the dog is examined by a veterinarian. Step 3: Make sure a veterinarian administers all appropriate vaccinations and completes the necessary health certificate. Step 4: Make sure a veterinarian also administers the rabies vaccination and completes a rabies vaccination certificate. Step 5: Return the completed import permit application, health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate to: Dr. Gerald Rushin, USDA – APHIS – Animal Care, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737. Step 6: USDA Animal Care will send you the necessary import permit. (Please allow up to 10 days for processing once Animal Care receives your application.)
Q: What do I need to do to import a dog into the United States for research purposes? A: Please take the following steps: Step 1: Request an import permit application from USDA Animal Care. Contact Dr. Gerald Rushin by phone (301-8513740), email (Gerald.L.Rushin@aphis. usda.gov) or mail (USDA – APHIS – Animal Care, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737). Step 2: Make sure the dog is examined by a veterinarian. Step 3: Make sure a veterinarian administers all appropriate vaccinations and completes the necessary health certificate. Step 4: Make sure a veterinarian also administers the rabies vaccination and completes a rabies vaccination certificate. Step 5: Return the completed import permit application, health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate to: Dr. Gerald Rushin, USDA – APHIS – Animal Care, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737. Your import permit application must explain which part(s), if any, of the live dog import regulations would interfere with a research protocol approved by your research facility’s institutional animal care and use committee. Step 6: USDA Animal Care will send you the necessary import permit. (Please allow up to 10 days for processing once Animal Care receives your application.) Q: What do I need to do to import a dog into the United States for veterinary treatment? A: Please take the following steps: Step 1: Request an import permit application from USDA Animal Care. Contact Dr. Gerald Rushin by phone (301851-3740), email (Gerald.L.Rushin@ aphis.usda.gov) or mail (USDA – APHIS – AnimalCare, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737). Step 2: Make sure the dog is examined by a veterinarian. Step 3: Make sure the veterinarian administers all appropriate vaccinations and completes a health certificate stating that the dog is in need of veterinary treatment which cannot be obtained in the country of export. Step 4: Make sure a veterinarian also administers the rabies vaccination and completes a rabies vaccination certificate. Step 5: Return the completed import permit application, health certificate and rabies vaccination certificate to: Dr. Gerald Rushin, USDA – APHIS – Animal Care, 4700 River Road, Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737. Step 6: USDA Animal Care will send you the necessary import permit. (Please allow up to 10 days for processing once Animal Care receives your application.) Q: What do I need to do to import a dog into Hawaii from the British Isles,
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January 23, 2015
January 23, 2015