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February 12, 2016

14 Inside The Sport: Presidents’ Day And More By Pat Trotter 18 The Lighter Side of Judging: Reverend Faulkner By Michael H. Faulkner 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Irving’s Impressions: Crufts Entry, Etc. By Ronnie Irving 30 Brace Yourself: Starting Off The Right Way By Andrew Brace 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Greg Siner 42 Bite Of The Apple 2016 By Matthew H. Stander 44 A Watchful Farm Dog: The Bernese Mountain Dog By MJ Nelson 48 Make An Impact on Canine Health - Support The AKC CHF By Diane Brown, DVM, PhD 52 Off The Leash: Protecting Our Rights To Own And Breed Dogs By Shaun Coen 54 The 2016 AKC Board Of Directors Candidates Questionnaire By Margaret Poindexter compiled by Shaun Coen 56 $1 Million To Be Won, AKC’s Organizational Chart, A Lottery Unfulfilled And More By Matthew H. Stander Photos of Novi, Michigan Shows by Booth Photography

64 The 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Judging Panel 76 14th Anniversary Of The Surveillance Study Monitoring The Health Of 9/11 Search & Rescue Dogs By Sharon Pflaumer 90 Personalities Of The Big W: Chet Collier By Chet Jezierski 102 The Dog News Top Ten List 2015 Year-End Statistics 136 Shooting Stars: Westminster 2015 Photo Essay By Chet Jezierski 216 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 230 Click: The Coool Cluster - Grayslake, Illinois By Booth Photography 234 Click: Atlanta, Georgia Shows By Terry Miller 238 Click: The Way We Were: Science Diet Circle Awards Dinner 1992 By Phoebe Booth • 240 handlers directory • 242 classified advertising & subscription rates • 244 advertising rates DOG NEWS (ISSN 0886-2133) is published weekly except the last two weeks in December by Harris Publications, 1115 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10010. Periodical Postage paid at New York. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to DOG NEWS, 1115 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10010 4 Dog News

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his year The Westminster Kennel Club Celebrates the 140 Anniversary of its iconic All-Breed Dog Show. With over 3,000 dogs exhibited during Westminster Week the show promises to be filled with the best competition, the best dogs and the Best in Show finale that everyone dreams about winning. th

Judging begins Monday, Feb. 15th at Piers 92/94 with the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding breeds. The Sporting, Working and Terrier breeds wrap up breed judging on Tuesday, Feb. 16th. Each night the Best of Breed winners will meet up at Madison Square Garden to compete for Group wins. Then all the group winners will reach for the stars on Tuesday night and in the end there will be only one – the Best in Show winner. **

This year’s historic celebration of dogs will be like no other with more than 3,000 entries across three events. The newest event to join the Westminster line up, the Inaugural Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster, will be held on Monday, Feb. 15th at Pier 94. Westminster Week action begins Sat., Feb. 13th when The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club’s “Meet & Compete” kicks off. This combined event of the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and the 7th AKC Meet The Breeds® will bring dog lovers close to the action and close to the wonderful world of purebred dogs. Whether you’ll be watching Best in Show from the edge of your seat at the Garden or from the edge of your couch at home on CNBC or USA, the magical moments you experience can be found nowhere else.

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The Editorial

The Mystique Of Westminster

ithin the last two or three years the expansion of Westminster from a two-day Conformation Show for the purebred dog to a four-day celebration of various aspects of canine activities reflects an emboldened and progressive leadership that combines the great traditions of the past with a more modern outlook of contemporary society in America. Much of this progress, and indeed it must be called progress, is directly attributable to Westminster’s comparatively new President Séan McCarthy, who together with the approval of its Board of Directors, has assumed a leadership in the sport of the dog world unheard of by any independent licensed dog show event in America if not the world. The intensity of Westminster competition is an annual long and sometimes tiresome trek as the top dogs in America compete against each other on a weekly basis with basically one goal in mind--receiving an invitation to compete at the “Big W”, winning the Breed there, hopefully placing and or being award the Group thereat and then the ultimate prize of being awarded BIS. Together with its partner Ralston Purina, which supports these events so handsomely, the extension of AKC’s Meet the Breeds and the holding of the coveted Agility events together with the inaugural Masters Obedience Championship all at the midtown Piers in New York City is a natural expansion of the Conformation show held at the same Piers on Monday and Tuesday for Breed competition and at Madison Square Garden in the evening for the live televised Group and Best in Show competitions. Starting next year of course Fox will be involved as the airer of the show and one may expect an even broader and more involved expansion of these three organizations Westminster, Purina and Fox in the world of the American dog show scene. Furthermore the addition of female membership to its rolls has further broadened Westminster’s outlook and is a major and critical expansion of the overall outlook of this incredible organization, which lest no one forget is the second oldest sporting event held in the history of our country.

The Pet Food Pantry For Stretched Owners

nimal Care Centers of NYC, a nonprofit that runs the city’s animal shelters recently opened a pet food pantry in the Bronx in December and in the first month alone, the pantry gave out more than 2,000 pounds of food for 71 dogs and 50 cats. Across the country, the pet food pantry is the latest addition to the food banks, soup kitchens and homeless shelters that serve as a lifeline for people. These small but growing numbers of pet pantries have sprung up from people who regard their pets as family and can spend their last dollar on pet food even if it means going hungry for themselves. These pet food pantries help to create some sort of safety net for pets and their owners which help to emphasize the fact that just because somebody can’t afford a specific aspect of care doesn’t mean they should not be together. These pet food pantries also help reduce the population of animals in shelters by assisting pet owners before they resort to giving up their pets. The ASPCA has awarded $400,000 in grants 10 Dog News

since 2010 to 121 organizations nationwide to support pantries, food banks and other programs that distribute free food for pets. Many food companies are becoming involved in this movement as well and it seems natural to ask how involved individual kennel clubs are in this movement and indeed whether or not AKC itself has established such a movement. It is a well known fact that AKC has helped out in cases of pet Disaster Relief Programs and that in Raleigh there is an AKC Employee Activities Committee which donated over 5,000 pounds of food in a 2014 drive to help feed dogs owned by people having difficulty economically keeping their dogs. However, these pages were unable to find specific grants by AKC through its Budget to support these type of organizations. Perhaps they do exist--it would be nice to learn that they do. If they do not isn’t it time for AKC and all members of the Fancy to become more proactive in helping out in the Pet Food Pantry situations?

The Positive Billboard Campaign

he need to promote and continue the positive Billboard campaigns that promote the purchasing and breeding of the purebred dog and which began in Southern California and was perpetuated by the NAIA must become a primary goal for the AKC as well. The obscene and sinister “cause marketing campaign” by PETA in its own outdoor billboard advertising that state “AKC breeders kill shelter dogs’ chances are intended to vilify breeders and shame consumers into adopting a dog instead of buying one. Yet another example of PETA’s agenda to eliminate purebred dogs. Factually, AKC responsible breeders are leaders when it comes to supporting canine health research, rescue, spay/neuter clinics, public education promoting responsible dog ownership, dog socialization and training and numerous other activities that greatly improve the chances of dogs staying in one home for life. Loving dogs has never meant loving purebreds only, and among other programs the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program probably does more to help shelter dogs than all the money spent by PETA or HSUS for that matter in destroying dog ownership. For some unfathomable reason AKC has not gotten behind this Billboard campaign and has left the NAIA to attempt to make it financially viable. What with AKC starting new profit making attempts in its LCC called Smart Pet Technologies and with all the monies being devoted to the development of an all-purpose dog collar in hopes of making a fortune for the organization (to say nothing of the individual bonuses these people will make) one certainly would think that this billboard form of PR throughout the country would have an immediate effect upon lessening the impact of commercial shelters and related adoption methods than potential “pie-in-the sky” schemes being pushed so hard by AKC.

The Akc Museum Of The Dog, The Library And The Akc Gazette

or months now if not actually for years these pages have been asking for a reconsideration by those in charge at AKC of their attitudes towards the GAZETTE, THE LIBRARY in New York City and THE DOG MUSEUM in ST. LOUIS. THE GAZETTE has of course been turned into a meaningless electronic publication. People throughout America casually referred to as AKC’s constituents have been urging AKC to reverse course and return it to a print publication. This electronic experiment was tried out in the UK and the reaction was so negative from the MEMBERS who make up the running of TKC they reversed course and came out with a modified, not as extravagantly produced print GAZETTE to the delight of all. Listening to people when decisions are made that are not popular is not one of the strengths of AKC for sure. The same can and is said about the closing of the Library in the New York City offices to an appointment only sort of resource. This was a mistake from which to begin AND was labeled one by most everyone but AKC sticks to its guns and refuses to listen to the calls of its constituents. The Library must once again be opened to the public during AKC business hours. The AKC Museum of the Dog is a truly complicated situation and for which there are no easy answers. Admittedly this Museum houses the finest collection of dog art in America if not the world. A number of years ago AKC stopped financing the Museum, which is now forced to rely on its endowment funds to continue operation. Not only does AKC have an obligation to continue a Museum that it was so influential in beginning but millions of dollars of Art Work have been donated by individuals and/or their Estates to keep the Museum going. Some kind of equitable solution must be worked out to save this Museum. Right now the problem seems to be dormant but hopefully wiser heads will get together and attempt to find an equitable solution to keep this concept going. If this does not occur these pages urge the Board to establish a Committee to solve the problem of where the Museum should be housed and how to keep this jewel intact!!

Thought For The Week

OG NEWS will have two Booths at the Piers on Monday and Tuesday covering both Pier locations. Look for our representatives, come over and talk and get your issue gratis so long as you are an exhibitor! This 140th presentation of the Big W has all of us really excited and with the long-term weather report cold but clear the outlook is a good one. No one understands the aspect of competing at Westminster better than the writers of these pages. We wish you all the Best of Wins and the greatest of times in the City of New York the home of DOG NEWS, DThe ANNUAL DOG MAGAZINE, the AKC and of course The Westminster Kennel Club itself!

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Inside The Sport Presidents’ Day And More By Pat Trotter

n his eulogy delivered at the funeral of the much-loved George Washington in 1789, Lighthorse Harry Lee defined him as “First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” And from the point of view of those of us in the sport of dogs, he could be called “first in the hearts of his fellow dog breeders.” For our first President was probably America’s earliest important breeder of quality dogs.

As we celebrate Presidents’ Day along with Westminster on Tuesday, perhaps a review of the holiday and the man it first honored is in order, for it was originally a Federal Holiday on the day of Washington’s actual birth-February 22. Additionally, it was the first such holiday to honor an American President and rightfully so since he was the victorious general of the Revolutionary War and subsequently the first President of the new nation that resulted. In time Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (February 12) also became another holiday school children and others enjoyed. This led to some school systems, including New York City, adjusting the celebrations by granting an entire week of “mid-winter recess.” Nationally, Presidents’ Day is thought to honor both Washington and Lincoln and some states consider it a tribute to all American Presidents. Washington himself was a great lover of Foxhounds and had few equals in horsemanship, riding to the hounds regularly whenever he was home at Mount Vernon. Because he had the soul of a true breeder, he always sought better stock from Europe to improve his pack. He may have been the first huntsman to use the term “throw a blanket over them” in describing the consistency of his hounds. He achieved this type because he removed dogs from the breeding program that did not measure up to his requirements in looks (form) and in athletic ability (function). Washington’s interest in improving livestock was not just directed at his dogs, as he raised quality sheep, cattle, pigs Continued on page 60

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Reverend Faulkner

Lighter Side

JuDging

By Michael H. Faulkner

long with Conan O’Brien, Kathy Griffin, Sir Ian McKellen, Bryan Cranston, Mari-Beth O’Neill and many others, I am now a Universal Life Monastery Ordained Minister, with real credentials, and I am able to perform genuine weddings. Yes, I endured the rigorous online application process, without regards to my individual religious and spiritual beliefs, in support of the Dog Show Judge JEFF BAZELL (JB) and JEFF KESTNER’S (JK) wedding day. DROID rings. I slide the screen with my right index finger, make one tap and speak directly into the lower section of the flat, glossy, screen that indicates I have an incoming call from my friend JB. “Hey JB – What’s up with you?” “Well, there is something I need to discuss with you.” Now, for those of you who know JB, this usually means something deep, drastic, and in need of immediate attention. “After all these years, JK and I have decided to get married.” “That’s great! I am so happy for you,” I joyfully reply, thinking how wonderful it is that he has called me directly to share the news. “So, with that said, we have a favor to ask of you.” JB pauses for a brief moment. During this lull in the conversation I imagine he is going to request that I attend the wedding and cancel any and all dog shows that I am judging in the event they conflict with the dates they have chosen for their big day. “We would like you to perform the marriage ceremony.” There is dead silence and there is no time to creatively execute an appropriate response. I offer, “What in the hell have you two been smoking?” “No, we are serious. You can get ordained online, and once you have your credentials, the State of Ohio will approve you to officiate our special day. You see, we want a friend, someone who truly knows us to perform the ceremony.” Without really thinking it through, my reply is quick. “Sure, why not. I will do it. We have known each other too long.” “Great! JK will forward the links to the various online sites you will need for your credentials.” JB and I continue our wedding chat, along with discussing dogs for another twenty minutes or so before DROID is silenced, and before I rush to MAC POWER PRO in search for an online ordination site. “The Universal Life Church (ULC) is the only religious and spiritual denomination in the world which opens its doors to all and welcomes all who ask to get ordained,” I read and mumble at the same time. “Yes, this is the one for me! I select the “Get Ordained” tab and start the process, and continue to read carefully. The Universal Life Church provides a broad level of support to you whether you will be officiating at a wedding or are planning to start your own church! “Okay, now we are talking---I’m loving the sound of this, my very own church. Blessing of the dogs every Sunday, along with a communion wine list featuring Wine Spectator’s top ten would be standard policy,” I announce directly to MURPHY FRENCH (French Bulldog) seated in the chair next to mine. “Hell, we could evangelize our dog and wine show across the entire country to select, elite dog shows, MURPHY.” He wags what tail he doesn’t have. I continue to read: As an online ordained minister of the ULC Monastery, you will fully possess the legal status to officiate at marriages, perform baptisms, or preside over funerals and burials “Lordy, Lordy the scope of goodness that we can spread throughout the purebred dog community, while at the same time

generating enough money for our own private jet, is astonishing. Weddings, baptisms, funerals, burials – the possibilities are endless.” I skip over the section on ULC’s online church services, the official ULC Facebook Page and the Starting your Own Church section, and go directly to the task at hand---Performing the Wedding Ceremony. I am truly thankful for the ease at understanding the monumental task of marrying my good friends, JB & JK. In order for a marriage to be legal, the wedding ceremony must include the Declaration of Intent; this is most commonly recognized as the “Do you take….” And “I do” exchange. Leave the rest of the planning to the couple. “And, of course to my endless creativity and energy,” I articulate to MURPHY FRENCH. “The key to pulling off this wedding is looking within and to JB & JK for guidance. Hell, with everything I know about the two of them, I really do not have that much to prepare.” Again, spurts of snorting laughter continue at the thought of becoming an online ordained minister. I continue reading the various steps required for performing a wedding and for completing the marriage license. Next, I click the $29.99 package tab. This particular package contains the official, legal ordination credentials verifying my status as a minster of the Universal Life Church Monastery. Just reading the words sends chills up and down my spine. Excitement overflows when I read everything that I shall receive in my package. It’s like winning the ordination lottery. • Ordination Credential (Minister License) • 1 ULC Wallet License – black with gold lettering • 1 Black Clergy Badge – to wear when performing official ministerial business • 1 Parking Hanger – to hang on your review mirror to secure clergy parking • 1 Minister Window Cling • 1 Press-Pass-Parking Placard • 1 ULC Bumper Sticker with symbols • 1 Minister Bumper Sticker A little over two weeks pass before a white package from Universal Life Monastery arrives in the mail. I waste no time in tearing it open. I pour the contents onto the large dining table. BIG MICHAEL, an attorney with a degree in world religion and who is a member of our local church vestry, watches in total amazement at the thought of me as an ordained minister. “I guess it probably would be a good idea if you travel with me when I am on official business. In the event I am asked a direct question regarding the bible, I can quietly defer to you while I continue the active ministerial duties of blessing the dogs, marrying the couples, and pouring the wine.” BIG MICHAEL rolls his eyes and responds, “On that note, I am going to pour us both a glass and pray that never happens.” Later in the evening, I fill out the necessary form for the State of Ohio to approve my marrying the two JEFFS. I stick it in an envelope, along with a copy of my ordination certificate and a check for $10.00. Once I hear back, I will be good to go. Another two weeks pass, and once again, I receive a white envelope in the mail informing me I am now approved to perform marriages in the State of Ohio, as long as I am in good standing with Universal Life Monastery. In celebration of my accomplishment, I phone my friend MARI-BETH in North Carolina, who prior to my online ordination, became ordained earlier in the year and married her dear friends RANDY & DENNIS. So, it provides me great comfort in knowing someone that I love and adore has been through the same rigorous training, has already experienced the high of marrying a high profile dog show couple, and who is more than willing to mentor me in my ministerial moment of need. No sooner do I end the call with MARI-BETH, when DROID vibrates, signaling an incoming text message from JK. “Sorry to bother you….for our license application we have to list your title and the establishment that ordained you. What are those? “Universal Life Monastery, Michael Hugh Faulkner.” “Pastor? Rev? Father??” “It does not say. It says I have been ordained to perform all duties of ministry. No title.” “Hmmmmmm. What do you want to be called?” “Stud” “Oh my, had too much wine tonight???? LOL!” “None……” “Father Faulkner, Rev. Faulkner. Not Pastor. You choose. Probably Rev. Faulkner. LOL!” “OK!” It is no surprise that the day before I am to depart for my ministerial duties in Columbus, Ohio, I phone Mari-Beth, who graciously, like any good member of the clergy, goes to great length to insure that I will make it through the process with dignity and style. Combined with BIG MICHAEL’S coaching, I feel spiritually invincible as I pack black-ballistic-nylon-rollinggarment bag for the quick trip. Fortunately, flying late on a Saturday evening pretty much Continued on page 68

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Question the

Of the week By Matthew H. Stander

Andrew Brace

I am all for anything that raises public awareness of purebred dogs and encourages interest in dog shows. I am assuming this is a competition to guess the breed of the winners and not specific individual dogs? If it is simply breed-based then I can’t see any harm in the exercise (the public will always have its most popular breeds), however if it was a question of predicting actual dogs winning then I think a mighty can of worms could be opened up and I don’t think the competition would be in the best interests of the sport.

Sergio Brown

Do you know if you are eligible to enter the $1 Million Dollar “Brackets” contest being offered by Purina by predicting the 7 Group winners and the BIS winner at Westminster? What do you think of this idea as an attempt to get John Q Public involved with the Show?

I love the idea. A couple of things though. What if more than one person guessed it correctly? Do they all win a $1 million or is it split amongst all winners? I’m guessing you’ll take out an insurance policy on this to cover the winners cost. If you are going to pay out all winners make sure the insurance policy covers all winners and not just one winner. If guessing the 7 group winners and BIS is too easy have them guess the Top 14 and BIS.

Honi Reisman

Knowing me, I looked up the eligibility on Purina’s site and have attached it below. I don’t recall seeing/hearing anything about this but it looks like we may be headed to some serious handicapping/betting at dog shows. I know some folks have done this for fun (and money) at shows. I don’t think it is a bad idea for the general public to have this contest to feel a part of the show. One thing in the rules I don’t understand is on line 5 “and all participating Contest Parties and their immediate family”. 1. Eligibility: Purina Pro Plan $1 Million Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Bracket Challenge (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of Nestlé Purina® PetCare, its parent company, subsidiaries and affiliated companies, CheckMark, Inc., Westminster and the American Kennel Club, Westminster Kennel Club Show Producers, Westminster Kennel Club judging panel for Groups, Best of Breed and Best in Show and all participating Contest Parties and their immediate family, NBC and USA Network, HelloWorld, Inc., and any of their parent and affiliate companies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.

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Lisa Croft-Elliott

Regardless of my own eligibility I am completely opposed to the concept and execution this sort of dollar-driven contest within the dog fancy. I believe not only is it a cheapening of our sport, it can readily set a path for a very slippery slope of corruption. As our milieu is one that is completely comprised of subjective opinion/decisions a precedent such as this can have no positive result.

Andrew Green

Honestly I don’t know anything about this. I hope I’m eligible, I could put some thought into this-and make some phone calls, and maybe have an educated guess!! As far as JQ Public and his wife go.... Doubtful

Nancy Battaglia

Great idea! Look how lottery fever grips the country. Can wives of judges and AKC board members participate?

Pamela Bruce

I do not know if I can enter the contest? I think anything that puts our sport of purebred dogs in the public eye is a good thing.

Dr. Greg Paveza

A very brief answer. Didn’t know about this until I received your email. Since then I’ve been trying to find the website. If I was really interested in John Q. Public being able to participate I would have this as an easily findable and clickable link on the club’s website. Hyatt will let me get my hotel room on the site in one click. I can get to the AKC website in one click, but it took me two clicks to get to the site. Clicked on Purina ProPlan logo on the WKC site as a guess as to how to get information, got taken to Purina, and the Bracket Challenge opened up. Read the rules, seems I’m eligible. So decided to play. Will John Q. Public play, maybe if we can get President Obama to fill out a bracket. Heck only die hard basketball fans really play the brackets in March, and then, you can look at records, strength of schedule and a whole bunch of other things, and you’re still likely to get it wrong. I’m in dogs, and knowing that we have no idea who is actually coming to WKC, the likelihood that any particular dog will get out of the breed (we know that WKC is notorious for upsets in the breed), and then picking a group winner, and BIS. It’s a complete random selection, the thing that makes it worth playing is the money and it’s fast. So who knows, it’s worth testing just to see what happens.

Gretch Schultz-Lawrence

I don’t have a clue about this contest! I must not qualify as “John Q”!

Marjorie Martorella

Any way to get the public interested in the show and our sport is positive. I entered and hope I win!!! Continued on page 243

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CRUFTS ENTRY UP

Irving's Impressions By Ronnie Irving

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has just announced that almost 22,000 qualified dogs are entered for its 2016 Crufts Show at the UK’s National Exhibition Centre near Birmingham from March 10 to 13. They will make a total of 24,462 class entries over the four days of this the 125th anniversary of the founding of the show by Charles Cruft in 1891. 21,919 qualified individual dogs will this year be taking part in the Breed Judging, Gamekeepers’ Classes and the Obedience and Agility Championships at Crufts. That number is 445 more than last year’s figure of 21,474, and is an increase of over 2 per cent. This year’s entry is the highest since 2010 but is doesn’t beat the record entry for the show at its Centenary celebrations twenty five years ago in 1991. On that occasion the number of dogs entered was 22,991. During the period 2006 to 2009 the show also exceeded the 22,000 level. The difference between then and now is that today there are far more overseas dogs entered at the show, thus giving it a more international flavour than ever before. This year there are 3,396 dogs from overseas competing at Crufts, compared to 2,987 in 2015. That is an increase of nearly 14 percent. And it means that overseas entries now account for some 15 per cent of the overall entry. Dogs from a total of 47 overseas countries have entered to take part in the show, including, for the first time, Venezuela, Peru and the Philippines. The overseas countries with entries of 200 qualified dogs or more are as follows: France 428 Italy 382 Netherlands 347 Ireland 301 Germany 298 Sweden 209 Russia 200

The number of qualified dogs entered from the USA is 47.

LABRADORS TOP THE ENTRY

Top breed entry again this year is the Labrador Retriever, which will have 588 dogs for the two judges to deal with. That puts the breed just ahead of the Golden Retriever with 569. Last year also, Labrador Retrievers had the largest

entry with 539 dogs for the two judges, followed by Golden Retrievers with 532. Other breeds with more than 250 dogs this year will be: Staffordshire Bull Terriers 410 Cocker Spaniels 403 Whippets 397 Border Collies 359 Flat-coated Retrievers 334 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels 322 Irish Setters 314 Bearded Collies 299 Shetland Sheepdogs 282 Rough Collies 271 Pugs 269 Beagles 253 Chihuahua (Long Coat) 251

OVERALL TREND

The UK canine journals have been quick to say that this all means that Crufts has followed the upward trend set by the increases in entries which have been seen so far this year at the first two UK championship shows of 2016 - Boston and Manchester. They say that they are hopeful that this all signals an optimistic start to a successful year for the world of dog showing in Britain. I too hope that this is the case, and I think it is particularly encouraging in light of the negative publicity that Crufts attracted last year when it was initially claimed that an Irish Setter had been poisoned at the show, a claim that subsequently turned out not to be true. The UK media made a field day of this ‘news’ and it was plastered all over the TV, newspapers, and other media. Scientific evidence emerged later that the poison that killed the dog was so fast-acting that it could not have been administered at Crufts as the dog’s tragic death had occurred some 36 hours after it left the show and returned to its home in Belgium. That better news wasn’t given anything like the same amount of publicity that the original allegations had received. The other issue which at the time raised negative reactions with the general public in the UK, was the fact that the handler of the Best in Show winning Scottie lifted her from the judge’s table in the Best in Show ring, using the front but also using the tail at the rear. That is perfectly normal practice in the USA. Never mind the many tens of thousands of calls on social media that Continued on page 72

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Brace f l e s r You By Andrew Brace

Starting Off The Right Way

ne of the most unfortunate and tiresome aspects of being involved with the world of dog shows is having to listen, at show after show, to the same embittered discussions about how “the faces” always walk off with the major awards – regardless of the quality of their exhibits – and that well-known handlers always have an advantage over novice-handled dogs. I am not sufficiently naïve to think that all the judging we witness rises from great knowledge or integrity, but still cling to the hope that the vast majority attempt to do their best, albeit within the confines of their own particular ability. Strangely when one sits ringside and watches a blatant example of what has now crept into common parlance as “face judging”, it is invariably the conquering exhibitor who comes in for most of the criticism, rather than the judge in the centre of ring who has actually been responsible for the somewhat questionable decision. Much sub-standard judging is excused with the “it is only a matter of opinion” quip, but as the late great Nigel said more than once “some opinions will always be worth more than others”. He also said, with his eloquent Welsh tongue planted firmly in his cheek, “We need these bad judges … without them how could the good ones shine?”! As regards well-known handlers winning the major spoils, it is logical that a dog that is expertly presented and handled will have an immediate advantage over the competitor who is ineffectively shown and poorly groomed. Sometimes the really great judges will see beyond and discover a diamond in the rough, but believe me they are few and far between. Far too many judges seem incapable of appreciating excellence unless it is stacked like a cardboard cut-out, every hair in place, and facing the same way as its competitors, motionless! Newcomers start at the bottom to learn the ropes, just like even the greatest pro did once upon a time. No one starts off knowing it all, though I do maintain that great handlers – like great judges – do have a certain aptitude that is born but is more easily and quickly honed to a high standard than others. Among my very close circle of friends is one chap who has only been showing dogs for five years, to whom I would happily give any dog to show. He has that rare and marvellous gift of being able 30 Dog News

to establish an instant rapport with any dog he meets, and also has great hands which enable him to create a thing of beauty out of the most ordinary of raw materials. One of my oldest friends, on the other hand, is a great dog man who cannot handle a dog to save his life. Thankfully he has a wife who more than makes up for his shortcomings in this department, and he is well aware of his lack of ability. Indeed, when he had two dogs needed in the Challenge at one show he was forced to take one of them in. When asked if he was going to handle, he wryly replied, “Not exactly … it will be more a case of ‘holding’ I fear”. Recently I attended a local specialty show for Boxers, my first love, and sat down to watch the judging of males. Into the second class – 6-12 months – came a stag-red dog, apparently towing behind him a young man who seemed completely overawed by the proceedings and was clearly a beginner. If anyone was in any doubt, checking out the leash and collar was a giveaway! Having received instructions from the steward and other exhibitors he took up his position in the line, his dog standing out at the end of a loose leash, obviously fascinated by all he saw, and he looked – in a word – magnificent. Glancing around him, Mr Greenhorn realised that virtually every other handler in the class was kneeling behind their dog, shoving liver in one end and stroking the other in a rather undignified fashion. Keen to fit in, he too knelt and attempted to stack his dog who had already shown the ringside how fabulous he was when allowed to stand on his own four feet. Obviously not used to this unexpected manhandling, said puppy shrunk into his neck, stiffened behind and developed a hump in his back, which any conformation expert would have thought was a physical impossibility. He looked awful. The lack of experience of both handler and dog obviously showed up when it came to the hands-on, but thankfully the judge was a lady blessed with great patience and understanding, and a deep love for the breed. She gave welcome words of guidance, managed to go over the dog, and after explicit instructions got his handler to move in a perfectly adequate fashion. Thankfully the judge on the day was one who could see beyond ineffectual handling and, to great applause, the puppy won his class. Continued on page 80

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Lost Dutchman Kennel Club Pomeranian

GCh. Hi Times What The Inferno Judge Mrs. Suzanne Dillin Owners Bonnie Bird & Udomsin Littlchalkun Handler Curtiss Smith St Joseph Kennel Club – Saturday Papillon

GCh. Wingssong Singular Sensation Judge Mr. Norman Patton Owners Greynell Richard, Patricia Campbell, Tim Plezbert, Diane Schmitt, Jim Warych Handler Chris Jones Sahuaro State Kennel Club German Shorthaired Pointer

GCh. VJK-MYST Garbonita’s California Journey Judge Mr. Carl Liepmann Owners Mark and Laurie Ulrich, Valerie Nunes-Atkinson, Yvonne Hassler-Deterding and Alice Manning Handler Valerie Nunes- Atkinson Hobbs New Mexico Kennel Club - Saturday Affenpinscher

GCh. Tamarin Tailback Judge Mr. Dana Cline Owners Doyle & Carol Girouard Handler Alfonso Escobedo

Great Barrington Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Great Pyrenees

GCh. Rivergroves Enough Said

Judge Mrs. Terry L. Berrios Judge Ms. Theresa L. Hundt Owners Jean A. Boyd, McKee Cox & Marcia Stewart Handler Angela Lloyd Conyers Kennel Club of Georgia - Saturday Clumber spaniel

GCh Clussexx Man Of Steel

Judge Mrs. Vicki Abbott Owners J Haverick, D Johnson & J Hubbard Handler Erin Myers Griffin Georgia Kennel Club – Thursday Puli

Ch. Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky

Judge Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna Owners J. Beaudoin, L. Pitts, P. Kelly & S. Huebner Handler Linda Pitts 34 Dog News

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Ten Questions asked of

Greg Siner

Born: Providence, RI • Reside: Montclair, NJ Marital Status: A partner for 20 years • Astrological Sign: Aires

When did you start showing and how did that first show go?

6 7 8 9 10

My first experience in the ring was at the age of Fourteen when a great IWS breeder asked me to show a bitch in open. We went winners and best of breed and I’ve been hooked on this breed from then on.

2 3 4 5

How difficult was it to finish your championship? I finished my first IWS over the national weekend with three 5-point majors and two breeds and group placements from the classes.

Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like? Pointers, Poodles, Pekes, Russell Terriers.

Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be? Terry Miller.

How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport?

I often question if AKC does enough for our sport and often wonder if decisions are made by the bottom line. Sometimes I think AKC can be a little too neutral.

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How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones? About 40 shows a year. IWS National Specialty, Westminster, Bucks County.

Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?” Doug Holloway.

What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? A new litter of promising puppies.

What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? Passion - I sometimes have to take a look at the accomplishments of the breeders I admire most to give me that push to carry on.

If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite. Dee Hutchinson, Michael Dachel, Michelle Billings and “Dugan” as the guest of honor.

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2016

Bite of theApple By Matthew H. Stander

I intend for this BITE to be a bit different than those of the past since what with Westminster becoming a four-day event primarily at the Uptown Piers in New York City and with the Conformation Groups and BIS being held at Madison Square Garden the needs and priorities of many a dog show goer have shifted somewhat. And the fact 42 Dog News

of the matter is that while the immediate area around the Garden is basically unchanged the development of some of its neighborhood communities from commercial to residential during the last 10 or 15 years or so have resulted in an inundation of all sorts of restaurants and hot spots in the Flatiron district particularly on 24-25th and 26th streets between Park Avenue South and Sixth Avenues.

ou can stroll those streets easily and walk into any variety of restaurants and indeed be delighted with virtually anyone of those arrays of varying tastes. Candidly it would take weeks to do this properly so diverse and widespread are these eateries. Sort of a New York type of attitude that would never be understood nor appreciated from the Canadian born Senator from Texas--say! HOWEVER THERE is always an exception to the rule and I will finish this report telling you about the new EVENTI HOTEL and perhaps no better new restaurant in town than Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AMICO on 6th Ave between 29th and 30th a short walk from the Garden, the Affinia and the Pennsylvaina. What a welcome and needed addition to the area! There is little doubt in my mind that right now, today the most talked about and difficult to get in and possibly number one place in the City to eat at is COSME at 35 East 21st 212-913-9659. It is Mexican food seen in new ways that has captured the imagination of all New Yorkers. Perhaps SĂŠan McCarthy could help you get a res there but I doubt it-you may have to be one of those who settle for a 5pm opening or a 10pm slot but even those are hard to come by from what I hear. The room itself is large and spare, which I like since so many of those Flatiron places are too cute and itsy for me while the bar itself is a great hangout. The cooking is subtle and sensitive examples of Mexican tastes and traditions. In that same general area is UPLAND at 45 Park Ave South with its entrance

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The Bernese Mountain Dog

A WATCHFUL FARM DOG T By M.J. Nelson

Camber (Wagontale’s Radiant Camber CD BN RE CGC HCT NDD), one of Alice Clark’s Bernese Mountain Dogs, has proven to be very useful in motivating her other BMD in the sport of herding.

Dash (Dashing to the Rescue CD BN RE PT CGCA ANDD ABNDD MDD MBDD BMDCA Grand Master Draft Dog BMDCA WD), Clark’s other BMD, loves carting and has earned a Grand Master Draft Dog title from the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America.

Fig (Ch OTCH Ledgewood’s Largo Al Figaro UDX3 OM4 VER ANDD ABNDD MDD MBDD) and Tumble (OTCH Ledgewood’s T for Tumble UDX OM3 TD ANDD ABNDD MDD MBDD), Alison Jaskiewicz’s Bernese Mountain Dogs, are pulling 180 pounds on the half mile freight haul at a draft test. (Chris Stefanac Photo)

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he Bernese Mountain Dog was tasked with a variety of jobs on the farms in Switzerland, mainly around the city of Bern, in the early days of the breed. Their primary job was to be good watchdogs. The buildings on the Swiss farms were generally situated in the center of the land cultivated by each farmer and a dog that announced strangers, human or otherwise, who approached the farm was an essential for security of the farmer, his family and his animals. That the Bernese Mountain Dog was also a fine companion for the farmer and his family was considered a bonus. But, the dog was also willing to do just about anything the farmers needed or wanted them to do. As a result, the breed continues to be quite versatile. The BMD usually does not excel at any individual dog sport but is capable of doing a good job at several different activities, according to the people who do a variety of activities with their dogs. “Bernese Mountain Dogs want to please,” said Karyn Beyer who owns Brando (Ch Reflection on the Waterfront CDX RE OAP OJP AnDD ANBDD MDD BMDD BmMDCA versatility dog BMDCA WDS BMDCA Grand Master Draft dog Delta Therapy Pet Partner) and Archie (Ch Alpenblick’s Archibald v Lenk CDX RE NAP ANDD ANBDD MDD MBDD BMDCA Versatility Dog BMDCA WD BMDCA Grand Master Draft Dog.) “They are good natured and are happiest with their people. They have an innate willingness to do what is asked. With the right time and training, any BMD can succeed in a variety of activities and this is exemplified by all the activities in which you will find BMDs–draft, obedience, rally, agility, herding, tracking and nose work. They can be successful at all of these activities.” “BMDs are exceptionally willing workers. Despite being large, powerful, heavy-boned dogs, they are capable of speed, agility and precision. With a training approach that complements the temperament and physical characteristics of the dog, they can be high achievers. But, they are generally very sweet, kind-hearted dogs and for some that are really ‘soft,’ the stress and rigors

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THE Westminster TIMES Westminster. There’s Only One.

Top Show Dogs Descend on New York City

ore than 2,700 purebred dogs representing 197 breeds and varieties from all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and 12 foreign countries will compete for the coveted title of Best in Show at the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Monday, Feb., 15th and Tuesday, Feb. 16th at the Piers 92/94 and Madison Square Garden in New York City. All dogs from the Dog News 2015 Top 20 All-Breed Points List will be competing in this year’s show. Three of last year’s group winners

will be returning in 2016 and nearly half of all group placing dogs will be back. On Monday night watch for a new Hound Group winner, and a potential showdown in the Toy Group. Some top-ranked dogs in the Non-Sporting Group should make the competition exciting as well as some shakeups in the Herding Group. On Tuesday Night at the Garden the Sporting Group kicks off the evening groups where several dogs from the Top 20 list may make an appearance. Similarly, several top ranked dogs hope to make it to the Working Group. And as always, the Terrier Group competition will be as tenacious as terriers themselves. 46 Dog News

All Westminster Week events are presented by Purina Pro Plan.

Veterinary Student Scholarships The Westminster Kennel Foundation’s 20152016 veterinary scholarship recipients will be presented during group judging at the Garden. Six veterinary school students have been selected by their schools to be recipients of the 2015-2016 Westminster Kennel Foundation scholarships: Ms. Sophie Liu, Cornell University; Mrs. Samantha Brennick Barscewski, Michigan State University; Ms. Bianca Pfisterer, Tufts University; Mr. Christopher Griffith, Tuskegee University; Ms. Maureen Griffin, University of California-Davis; and Ms. Lisa Brody, University of Pennsylvania. The Foundation has awarded $1.43 million in a total of 145 veterinary school scholarships (now valued at $15,000) to worthy students since 1990.

Security Measures Expanded at All Show Venues Westminster prides itself on providing an exceptional dog show experience for exhibitors and spectators alike as well as providing for the safety and welfare of the dogs. This year is no exception. There are many new safety measures in place and additional improvements Juniors Scholarships at the Piers, including the use of workThe Westminster Kennel Club offers Junior Showmanship Finalist Schol- BROADCAST SCHEDULE ing detection dogs during the events on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. arship Awards. These awards go to th Saturday, Feb. 13 Due to crowded conditions, all exthe eight Junior Showmanship final3rd Annual Masters Agility hibitors should give themselves addiists at the show for their use in postChampionship at Westminster tional time entering all venues and to secondary schooling for college Championship Finals at Pier 94 get to their ring. Plan to locate your or technical school of their choice. - televised live on FOX Sports 1 ring in advance and have a route Based upon the results of the Junior (8-10 pm ET) planned to get there in time for your Showmanship Finals judging, the judging. Those exhibitors/handlers scholarships awarded will be distribMonday, Feb. 15th uted among the finalists as follows: The 140th Westminster Kennel who will be benched in Pier 92 but who will be showing in Pier 94 or viceFirst place: $6,000, Second place: Club Dog Show versa need to allow time to make that $5,000, Third place: $4,000, Fourth Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting & trip. There is a dedicated exhibitor elplace: $3,000. Each of the remainHerding Group Judging evator in Pier 92 and a covered walking four Finalists will be entitled to Madison Square Garden way with an exhibitor entrance into receive a $500 scholarship award. televised live on CNBC Pier 94. There is also a new stairway (8-11 pm ET) directly between Piers 92 and 94 for Follow Westminster Online: Exhibitors without dogs to use. Tuesday, Feb. 16th Additional details will be available Use: #WKCDogShow Sporting, Working & Terrier at www.westminsterkennelclub.org Web: www.westminsterkennelclub.org Groups, Best In Show in February. Information regarding Facebook: facebook.com/wkcdogshow Madison Square Garden hiring a private guard for The Piers Twitter: @wkcdogs televised live on USA Network will be included in your entry packet. Instagram: @westminsterkennelclub (8-11 pm ET) The security form is also available Pinterest: pinterest.com/wkcdogshow on the Westminster website. Please note individual private security is not available at Madison Square Garden. Poster Proceeds for Charity There will be an EMT on site during The charity recipient for Westminster’s poster the show. Please see a Citadel Guard, sales proceeds in 2016 is the Warrior Canine ConWKC Staff, MB-F Superintendent or nection. This year’s poster artwork is “Haunt of the AKC Field Representative for any Woodcock: Sensation and Bang Bang” which also medical needs. MSG Medical personappears on the cover of the Westminster Guide nel are on duty during the Group and and Record Book 2016. The Warrior Canine ConBest-in-Show judging. See a Security nection will receive a $10,000 donation, presented Guard, WKC Staff, or MB-F personnel at Madison Square Garden. if the need arises. Dog News 47

MAKE AN IMPACT ON CANINE HEALTH - SUPPORT CHF

ancer, chronic skin disease, biotechnology and immunotherapy – important problems and new answers. Thanks to dog lovers like you, the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is taking significant strides to improve canine health. By supporting CHF, your gift has a direct impact on the lives of our dogs. We are excited to share with you our newly approved grants for 2015. These innovative new studies build on the depth and breadth of our 20-year history of helping dogs. The leading scientists at the top veterinary colleges and research institutions in the United States and abroad are meeting our demand to improve the health and well-being of all dogs. Studies supported by CHF lead directly to better treatment options and more accurate diagnoses for both the common and the complex health conditions facing our beloved dogs. What’s more, many of these grants awarded by CHF impact not only canine health, but human health as well. For example, Dr. Meghan Davis, DVM, MPH, PhD of Johns Hopkins University is studying common skin and respiratory diseases in inner-city dogs living in the homes of children with asthma. She seeks to scientifically answer the age-old question -- are there health benefits to owning a dog? Dr. Davis will evaluate how bac-

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teria change over time, and determine how the children and the dogs share these bacteria. The National Institute of Health (NIH) is funding the human arm of the study, and CHF is funding the dog study – a unique and much-needed approach to understanding disease in the dogs’ home environment and the real world we share. With your support, we can continue to fund the groundbreaking research of Dr. Davis and other investigators like her who are working to truly advance our understanding of canine health. Your donation will have a lasting impact on all dogs. You have an opportunity to help bridge the gap in funding that exists for our canine partners; we have an obligation to improve their lives. Join us – the dogs will be grateful for your support, and we are thankful for your commitment to all dogs. As a veterinarian and lifelong lover of dogs, I joined CHF because I know we can make a difference and bridge the gap between canine and human health. Won’t you help me make our dream of healthy dogs a reality? With Gratitude, Diane Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP CEO

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The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) and Royal Canin are pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2016 National Championship to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, 2016. The 2016 event will showcase the top national and international dogs and will

Judges for each of the seven variety groups and the Miscellaneous Classes are:

in each sport.

SPORTING – Ms. Pamela Bruce – Ontario, Canada HOUND – Mr. Houston Clark – Decatur, Tennessee WORKING – Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna – Pleasant Hill, California TERRIER – Mr. Geir Flyckt-Pedersen – Raleigh, North Carolina TOY – Mr. Peter Green – Bowmansville, Pennsylvania NON-SPORTING – Mr. Wayne Burton – New South Wales, Australia HERDING – Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman – Moon Township, Pennsylvania MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES – Mr. Wayne Burton – New South Wales, Australia

The Brevard Kennel Club, the Central

Judges for the seven Bred-by-Exhibitor variety groups are:

also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals,

the

NADD/AKC

Dock

Diving

National Championship and AKC Meet the Breeds®. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational, AKC Obedience Classic, with junior events

Florida Kennel Club and the Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay shows will precede the National Championship at the same site on Dec. 13-15, 2016 and a day of specialty and group shows will be held Dec. 16, 2016. Heading the panel as Best in Show judge for the 2016 National Championship is Dr. Anthony DiNardo of West Hartford, Connecticut and Dr. Robert Indeglia of Narragansett, Rhode Island will judge Best Bred-by-Exhibitor in Show.

SPORTING – Mr. Robert Vandiver – Simpsonville, South Carolina HOUND – Mrs. Toddie Clark – Decatur, Tennessee WORKING – Ms. Helene Nietsch – Newtown, Connecticut TERRIER – Mr. William DeVilleneuve – Dix Hills, New York TOY – Mrs. Gina Weiser – Weston, Missouri NON-SPORTING – Ms. Janet Allen – Point Reyes Station, California HERDING – Mrs. Susan Vroom – Denton, Texas BEST JUNIOR HANDLER – Mr. Edd E. Bivin – Ft. Worth, Texas JUNIOR PRELIMS – Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan-Nelson of Sacramento, California and Ms. Whitney Perry of East Falmouth, Massachusetts.

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Sporting Group: Mr. Edd E. Bivin Setters (English) Mr. David Kittredge Spaniels (American Water), Spaniels (Boykin), Spaniels (Clumber), Spaniels (Cocker - ASCOB), Spaniels (Cocker – Black), Spaniels (Cocker – Parti Color), Spaniels (English Cocker), Spaniels (English Springer), Spaniels (Field), Spaniels (Sussex), Spaniels (Welsh Springer) Mrs. Marion Lyons Brittanys, Retrievers (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling), Retrievers (Curly-Coated), Retrievers (Flat-Coated), Vizslas Mrs. Paula Nykiel Lagotti Romagnoli, Pointers (German Shorthaired), Pointers (German Wirehaired), Pointers, Spinoni Italiani, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Wirehaired Vizslas Ms. Beth Sweigart Retrievers (Chesapeake), Retrievers (Labrador), Spaniels (Irish Water) Mr. Elliott Weiss Retrievers (Golden), Setters (Gordon), Setters (Irish), Setters (Irish Red and White), Weimaraners Hound Group: Mr. Luc Boileau Cirnechi dell’Etna, Dachshunds (All Varieties), Sloughis Mr. Michael Dougherty Basenjis, Borzoi, Greyhounds, Harriers, Irish Wolfhounds, Otterhounds, Plotts, Redbone Coonhounds, Scottish Deerhounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Whippets Mr. Frank Kane Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks Mrs. Barbara Pepper American English Coonhounds, Basset Hounds, Beagles (Both Varieties), Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bloodhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Foxhounds (American), Foxhounds (English), Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos Mr. Gene Vaccaro Afghan Hounds, Salukis

WORKING GROUP: Mrs. Dorothy Collier Cane Corso, Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Leonbergers, Mastiffs, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Saint Bernards Mrs. Sheila DiNardo Bernese Mountain Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Newfoundlands, Tibetan Mastiffs Mr. David Kirkland Giant Schnauzers, Standard Schnauzers Mrs. Paula Nykiel Boerboels, Bullmastiffs Mr. Robert Vandiver Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Black Russian Terriers, Boxers, Dogues de Bordeaux, German Pinschers, Rottweilers Mrs. Wendy Willhauck Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Chinooks, Great Danes, Portuguese Water Dogs, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies TERRIER GROUP: Mr. Edd E. Bivin Fox Terriers (Both Varieties), Parson Russell Terriers, Skye Terriers Mr. Gary Doerge American Staffordshire Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Bull Terriers (Both Varieties), Cesky Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, Irish Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Manchester Terriers (Standard) Ms. Kathy Ferris American Hairless Terriers, Airedale Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Welsh Terriers, West Highland White Terriers Mr. Frank Kane Australian Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Mr. David Kirkland Miniature Schnauzers Ms. Beth Sweigart Border Terriers, Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers

TOY GROUP: Mr. Edd E. Bivin Pomeranians, Poodles (Toy) Mr. Frank Kane Miniature Pinschers, Pugs, Shih Tzu Mr. David Kirkland Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, English Toy Spaniels (King Charles & Ruby), English Toy Spaniels (Blenheim & Prince Charles), Japanese Chin, Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers Mrs. Rosalind Kramer Affenpinschers, Brussels Griffons, Italian Greyhounds, Toy Fox Terriers, Manchester Terriers (Toy) Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Chinese Cresteds, Havanese, Maltese Ms. Margaret Reed Chihuahuas (Both Varieties), Papillons, Pekingese NON-SPORTING GROUP: Mr. Edd E. Bivin Cotons de Tulear, Poodles (Miniature), Poodles (Standard) Mr. Andrew Brace Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Lhasa Apsos, Löwchen, Tibetan Terriers Mrs. Sheila DiNardo French Bulldogs Mr. Gary Doerge American Eskimo Dogs, Bichon Frises, Chow Chows, Finnish Spitz, Keeshonden, Norwegian Lundehunds, Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli Ms. Pamela Bruce Boston Terriers, Dalmatians, Schipperkes, Tibetan Spaniels HERDING GROUP: Mr. Edd E. Bivin Australian Cattle Dogs Mrs. Dorothy Collier Bouviers des Flandres Mr. Frank Kane Pembroke Welsh Corgis Ms. Minna-Liisa Koltes Beaucerons, Bergamascos, Border Collies, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Norwegian Buhunds, Pumik, Shetland Sheepdogs, Spanish Water Dogs Mr. Ken Rayner Australian Shepherds, Bearded Collies, Miniature American Shepherds, German Shepherd Dogs, Pyrenean Shepherds Mrs. Sharon Redmer Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Berger Picards, Collies (Rough), Collies (Smooth), Old English Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik, Swedish Vallhunds Dog News 51

Off The Leash By Shaun Coen

Protecting Our Rights To Own and Breed Dogs

anciers from far and wide have detransaction of a diseased dog from an unknown scended upon New York City to partake source can be transported from out of state or out in the 140th Westminster Kennel Club of country and handed off from the back of a truck and the general public will tune in to in a parking lot and the consumer would have no see purebred dogs from all over the protection under the law and that would be perworld, including seven breeds that have missible. This twisted sort of logic veils the real innever competed in the event before, with agiltent of this movement: to put purebred dog breedity events televised on FOX Sports 1 on Saturday, ers out of business. and group coverage on CNBC on Monday and The “adopt don’t buy” movement, which has remaining groups and Best In Show on the USA been featured prominently during past WestminNetwork on Tuesday. For the very first time, a $1 ster broadcasts, has been gaining momentum for million prize is being offered if one can predict years among the general public and now is gainthe seven group winners and Best In Show. It all ing traction in state legislatures across the country. makes for great conversation and excitement, Let’s hope that those newbies to the sport who tune but it may take some much-needed attention in to try to win the $1 million bracket will be enlightaway from legislation that threatens our ability ened about the tactics of the animal rights’ zealots to purchase the purebred dogs of our choosand their real agenda, which is to put an end to the ing, obstructs hobby breeders from placing pets sport and the breeding of purebred dogs. in loving homes and threatens the future of the The American Kennel Club’s Government Resport of purebred dogs. lations Department and the New A bill is being considJersey Federation of Dog Clubs ered in New Jersey (Senate “The “adopt don’t buy” are, of course, highly opposed Bill 63) that would repeal to this proposal, which would movement, which has consumer protection laws repeal all provisions of New Jerfor pet purchasers and limit been featured promisey’s Pet Purchaser Protection the choice of pets available Act, some of which were only by prohibiting the sale of nently during past West- put into effect in 2015. The quick dogs unless the transacabout face speaks volumes tions are conducted face- minster broadcasts, has about the power of the animal to-face and would require rights extremists and the swiftbeen gaining momentum pet shops to only sell dogs ness in which they act. This is sourced from shelters and for years among the an efficient, well-organized and pounds. To put the effect of well-funded movement propathis bill into a realistic sce- general public and now gated by organizations such as nario, let’s say a prominent PETA and the Humane Society of breeder such as Pat Trotter is gaining traction in the United States and their dedimakes the trek from Califorcation and determination cannot state legislatures across nia to NYC for Westminster be underestimated. The HSUS activities and uses this op- the country.” brings in over $100 million in portunity to sell a Norwedonations each year but accordgian Elkhound puppy to a ing to its tax returns has parked New Jersey area resident, a hobbyist who has over $100 million of that money into offshore Caribresearched the breed, reputable breeders and bean hedge funds over the past three years. Half their bloodlines and pedigrees, and they make the money it raised in 2014, some $55 million, was arrangements to exchange the puppy through a invested in Caribbean hedge funds. If it was truly third party while Pat’s in town. That wouldn’t be interested in saving dogs’ lives and finding them allowed should this bill pass and that’s simply good homes, surely it could find a better use for unacceptable. that kind of money. It’s hoped that as the AKC seeks Bills of this nature have been trending upto expand its growth it also attempts to ramp up wards in the past year yet they have the exact efforts and pump some money into campaigns to opposite effect of their purported intent, as they enlighten not only John Q. Public but also legislaremove consumer protections for new pet owntors about the dangers to consumers, communities ers and ban the sale of pets from regulated and and the sport of purebred dogs should the animal inspected breeders, forcing pet shops to only rightists continue to further their agenda. sell pets from unknown, unregulated and unIf there’s a silver lining in this fight, it’s that coninspected sources instead. Yet, the face-to-face cerned citizens and interest groups showed up in

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force at this past Monday’s State Senate Economic Growth Committee meeting to voice their opposition and the Committee Chairman Raymond Lesniak tabled further consideration of Senate Bill 63 until a future committee meeting. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 3, so it gives a window for all concerned to band together and enlighten the committee about the difference between reasonable laws and regulations and the real agenda of the animal rights extremists. Lesniak is believed to be considering a run for Governor of New Jersey, so this is an excellent opportunity for all dog lovers in the Garden State to speak up on behalf of their canine companions. Elsewhere, a bill introduced in Utah seeks to define a “commercial breeder” as “a person who for a fee or other consideration maintains in a kennel at any time six or more dogs for breeding or six or more cats for breeding and sells, leases, trades, barters, auctions, or provides to another person the offspring of those dogs or cats or buys, sells, leases, trades or provides to another person a dog or cat wholesale for resale to another.” What the bill doesn’t define is “dogs for breeding,” so it’s unclear who would fall into this category. If someone owns six intact animals and gives away a single puppy, would they be considered a commercial breeder? Limit laws and proposals such as these fail to address the actual commerce being conducted. A person who gives away or sells a single puppy shouldn’t be considered a commercial breeder. Frankly, this smacks of a witch-hunt of sorts to force hobby breeders to purchase expensive licenses, put them out of business or move them out of state. As we take in all the wonderment of Westminster, we are reminded of all the hard work and dedication that goes into the sport of purebred dogs, the advancement of their health and well being, and the magical bond between man and dog. We must remain committed to protecting our rights to own and breed the dogs of our choosing and keeping the sport of purebred dogs intact in the face of mounting legislation that threatens to remove them.

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2016 AKC Board of Directors Questions asked by Margaret Poindexter, compiled by Shaun Coen

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

DOG NEWS is pleased to bring our readers the ANNUAL BOARD At the age of four my love for TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lassie prompted my parents, Roy QUESTIONNAIRE. Marand Hazel Ayers, to surprise me with a Collie. My first times entering garet Poindexter, the the conformation ring began at age six. From Juniors to Judging to former Legal Counsel being part of an immediate family of three AKC judges, my life has to AKC, agreed to evolved around the sport of purebred dogs. As a young professional ask the Questions of those Delegates seekjust out of the University of Georgia, I served on the Executive Staffs ing Board Seats for of two Georgia Governors moving on from the State Capitol to assist the Class of 2020. the Chairman of the Hyatt Hotel Corporation. (See answer to QuesThis election is to be tion No. 2). held in early March of 2016. There are three open seats with seven Delegates seeking the open seats. Three of Expertise: Problem solving, planning, finance/budget, personnel adthe people running are ministration, and legislative process. Education: BA, MA, JD. Career: seated Board MemDog/club related law practice. Public service directing large staffs bers but only one of them, Thomas Powers, in Medicaid, Welfare Fraud and Criminal Justice, 40 years. Owned/ was endorsed by the operated large, boarding kennel, 35 years. Dog/Club/AKC: In dogs, Nominating Committee 50 years. Dogs of my breeding have won top honors. AKC judge, 20 selected by the Board. years; currently judge 3 Groups, BIS and Junior Showmanship, Life The other two seated member Ingham County KC (Delegate since 2005). Past President Board members, Patricia Cruz and William of 2 AKC Parent Clubs, Member Michigan Hound Association and Feeney, have elected 2 Michigan dog federations. AKC Delegate Bylaws committee since to run by petition from 2010. AKC Trial Board Chair since 2000. the floor to remain in office. The two Delegates endorsed by the Nominating Committee and who are not For nearly 29 years I have represented the same club and throughseated Board Members out those years I have been an involved and active delegate, servare Linda Ayers Turner ing on several committees, both delegate and ad hoc: Dog Show Knorr and Gretchen Rules, Bylaws (which I currently chair) and the Coordinating ComBernardi. Also running from the floor for these mittee (which I also currently chair.) I served as an alternate member seats by petition are of the 2011 Nominating Committee and then chaired that commitRita Biddle, Esq. and tee in 2012. I served on the High Volume Breeders Committee as Karolynne McAteer. All secretary. I have been exhibiting and breeding Irish bios and answers are printed in the order Wolfhounds continuously since 1969, and was honreceived in the DOG ored as the Hound Breeder of the Year in 2011. I have NEWS offices and we thank all the candidates for being served on the show committee of my all-breed club so cooperative in answering the questions. Shaun Coen for 40 years, in addition to serving as an officer and compiled the results and these answers will be on the magazine editor of my breedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parent club. CurrentDOG NEWS WEB SITE as well. A pdf of the asnwers ly, I own and manage a 176-acre farm, which is also are also available to Member Clubs requesting same. my home, in addition to regular writing assignments We trust this project will be of further assistance to you in directing your Delegate as to how to vote in the and have been a working journalist since the age upcoming election and will serve as helpful information of 16. about these candidates generally.

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Candidates Questionnaire Karolynne McAteer

A second generation Irish Setter breeder whose life in dogs started literally at birth. I am a Breeder of Merit, judge the Sporting Group and hold a Field Trial judges license. My dogs are conformation champions that compete in the field and hunting tests (form follows function). My degree is in English, with a minor in broadcast journalism. For 26 years I have worked for an entrepreneur, investing in human health and most recently acquiring an animal health company. My role in all these companies has been focused on external communications/PR. I currently sit on three dog-related boards.

Patricia M. Cruz

Candidate for AKC Board of Directors, Class of 2020. NY State School of Industrial and Labor Relations (a Cornell University extension at that time); Radio Advertising Bureau Certification, State and local government courses; life. Elected union president of all civilians in one of largest police departments on the east coast and elected secretary 10,000+ county workers. Managed sales departments of major market radio stations; elected secretary homeowners’ association (over 1,000 residents) serving as their representative at local government meetings. Elected to AKC Board of Directors, 2012-serving on Audit Committee Experience in the sport 50 years+, active all breed club member; former Executive Field Representative in the southwest; founder Owner Handler Association, 1967; founder Liberty Hound Racing Association, 1967 (precursor to Lure Coursing).

William J. Feeney

I am a native of San Francisco. I have a juris doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law; and have practiced law for over 30 years. I have participated in our sport for 37 years. My breed is the Golden Retriever. I served the Golden Retriever Club of America from 1988 through 1996. I was elected twice as its President. I am the Delegate for the Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club. I served on the Bylaws Committee, and the Nominating Committee. I serve on the Board of Directors of the AKC, the CHF, and the OFA.

Thomas S. Powers

• AKC Board of Directors, service on the Board Audit and Appeals Committees Second generation dog fancier as exhibitor, dog breeder, show chair, holding officer positions in breed and all breed dog clubs. • Member of an all-breed club for 46 years, begun selling catalogs at age 12 • Former Chair of the American Kennel Club South West Trial Board • Member of the Board appointed Constitution and By Laws Committee, 19982001 • Practiced law in California for 39 years, representing Fortune 500 Companies, medium and small business and individuals in litigation and transactional matters. Please vote for Tom! Dog News 55

$1 Million To Be Won, AKC’s Organizational Chart, A Lottery Never Fulfilled...

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By Matthew H. Stander

Photos of the Novi, Michigan Shows by Booth Photography

ell the Purina/Westminster/AKC Brackets contest for $1 million announcement was a surprise to many and candidly from what I have seen publicized most infrequently. As I write this report on Tuesday afternoon I am still hearing from people who have never heard of the contest but who read about it on our Facebook pages or read about it in the issue of 2/5. Sure if you knew to go to the respective parties’ web sites to look up the contest it was basically there except for AKC where it was an up again down again situation for the first few days but now can be found if you know how to search for it on the web site. And that from my standpoint is one of the giant philosophic problems insofar as AKC is concerned with regards to matters electronic. The attitude of the leaders at AKC seems to be to encourage at all costs anything electronic and to basically ignore or downplay print. Well that may become the ideal in years to come but the fact is that not everyone sits down and reads and or searches the AKC web site 24/7. People rely on being led there for some things but do not necessarily go to it for all things all of the time. In the case of this “Brackets” contest few seemed to have heard about it but for print announcements--who knew to go look for it unless a good word of mouth campaign began? I totally fail to understand the lack of publicity on the part of AKC insofar as this contest is concerned!!!! Picking the breeds of the 7 Group winners and then the BIS winning breed is a difficult enough task--some say harder than the NCAA brackets in BB in March but as of today I have not seen nor heard one word of print publicity from AKC itself. Indeed there are those who wonder what AKC’s role in this contest was with which to begin and it would not surprise me if in order to lure John Q Public to participate AKC’s web site was deemed essential due to the alleged number of people who hit the site. Wonder what kinds of monies AKC got or will get from Purina for this? Amazingly the number of top people at AKC who were even aware of the contest was infinitesimal if I have been told the truth by those I asked about it. Similarly I understand that it may not have been approved by the Legal Beagles at AKC causing further embarrassment for those

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and poultry as well as exceptional horses. When marauding packs of wolves and dogs started killing off his sheep, Washington wrote to his dear friend Lafayette, who had returned to France, for help in getting some “true Irish Wolfdogs.” The Marquis had previously helped Washington replenish and improve the Foxhound pack by obtaining seven English hounds that were considered faster to go along with the French hound blood already in the American gene pool. Unfortunately, Lafayette was forced to reply that the Irish Wolf Dog “is nearly annihilated” as the breed’s numbers had fallen dramatically after fulfilling its task of ridding Ireland of wolves. As modern Irish Wolfhound breeders know, it was another 100 years before Captain Graham was to re-create this magnificent breed in the 19th Century. When Washington was away at war and later running the business of the new Federal government, he worried about the care and breeding of his dogs at home. He studiously referred to his detailed diaries of his animals and wrote his farm manager regularly on how to match up mates and warning him to be sure there were no accidental breedings. It always disappointed him to return and find his kennels a mess and his dogs in poorer condition than when he left. Yet he persevered and worked diligently throughout his lifetime to keep his pedigrees, breeding records and financial expenditures on the dogs in meticulous order as well as his dogs and kennels. Probably his records would have satisfied both the AKC and the IRS had either been in existence at the time! His love of horses and dogs led to his obtaining Dalmatians to complete the coaching picture with the horses at Mount Vernon. Washington’s sporting blood led to him race his best horses against those of other Virginia gentlemen. No doubt had he been around during a later time, he would have participated in America’s earliest sporting events: the Kentucky Derby and Westminster. Our first President was indeed a lover of

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outstanding purebred stock and one we would revere as a modern dogman and master breeder today. If he could still be with us, he would be 284 years of age and what a birthday party that would be! Abraham Lincoln was also a lover of dogs but more as a pet owner than a breeder. Even as a boy Honest Abe was soft-hearted when it came to animals. Following the slaughter of a favorite pig, he could not bring himself to partake of its meat even though his family was poor and all food hard to come by. Perhaps Fido became a popular name for dogs following his Presidency, as he named his favorite mixed-breed dog Fido to indicate the animal was very faithful. He allowed this dog to go everywhere with him, sleep on the sofa, romp through the house with muddy paws and in general be a member of the family. The dog seemed to be therapeutic in helping Lincoln work through his depression, so he was greatly disappointed when his wife Mary Todd Lincoln put her foot down on Fido going to the White House following his election. She felt the American people would not like to see the dog running through the White House as though he owned it. Lincoln reluctantly agreed to leave Fido with friends in Illinois and wrote detailed descriptions on how the dog should be treated. He was to be allowed to eat from the family dinner table, run through the house at will and all in all-be part of the family. He even left the dog’s favorite horse-hair sofa with his care keepers, and his Illinois friends agreed to these terms and indeed lived up to them. Throughout the history of the United States, dogs have been an important part of our Presidents’ lives. So when you think of the recognition of our nation’s leaders, be comforted by the fact that at least some of them have been our kind of people.

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Multiple Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show

Platinum Grand Champion Imperious Hamitup Southern Belle

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No. 1 Bulldog Bitch 2015 - A Top Non-Sporting Dog *

Thank you Group First Judge Mr. David J. Kirkland

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Imperious Bulldogs

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Hamitup Bulldogs

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Rick and Suzanne Glover

Thank you Reserve Best In Show Judge Dr. Richard H. Hilderman

The Number One All Time Specialty Winning Bitch Group First

Judge Mr. Ronald Pelland

Best of Breed

Judge Mrs. Linda Firodiliseo

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It’s hard to walk away and say Good-Bye... ch. cragsmoor good time

Owners Victor Malzoni, Jr. Hampton Court Kennels Sao Paulo, Brazil Nancy Shaw TXStar Kennels Fredericksburg, Texas Handlers Larry Corneluis Marcelo Vera Assisted by Kasey O’Brien Breeders & Co-Owners Eugene Zaphiris & Matthew Stander

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guarantees First Class upgrades. The first leg of the trip is from Richmond to Charlotte, then from Charlotte to Port Columbus International. I am seated in row two, window seat. The young lady seated to my left, in the aisle seat, is the dreaded passenger whose mouth goes faster than the flappers on a goose’s ass. I reply to her multiple questions with one-word responses in the hope that she will take the hint. It does not work. “Why are you flying to Columbus?” she continues. “I am going to perform a wedding ceremony,” I reply, followed by a large swallow of Chardonnay. “Oh, that’s so nice. I had no idea that ministers could drink,” she responds. Aware that she not only is a dim bulb, but she has no filter either, I quickly attempt a response that will also lead to peace and quiet. “I belong to Universal Life Monastery. It is our belief that the only path to true salvation is through owning purebred dogs and drinking wine that has achieved a minimum of a 90pt rating according to Wine Spectator.” She nods her head as if fully understanding my professional journey, knowing full well that I have now established that I am bat-shit crazy, and she really need not continue the conversation. At the Port Columbus International Airport Enterprise car rental counter, I am pleased to hear from the agent that I have been upgraded to a full-size, new, black Chevy Impala. I joyfully attach my new Universal Life Monastery Clergy parking hanger (similar to the handicapped ones) to the rear view mirror of the clergy-like black Impala, before exiting. It brings legitimacy to my hour journey to the JEFF’S house for a prewedding dinner and pre-wedding ceremony review. I choose to enter through the back of the house, despite the fact that the front entrance is all aglow and charmingly welcoming. I was taught that the back door is for friends and family, and combined with official clergy duties, I had not better make a spectacle of myself. The door opens to thunderous applause from several Brussels Griffon devotees, who are eager to see my smiling face. “Good Lord, he is coming through the back door,” I hear from within. “Nope, not the Lord, just the clergy,” I chuckle to myself. The evening is shared with several purebred dog enthusiasts who have traveled far and wide to witness the JEFF’S special day. The meal, the fellowship and the multiple breed specific conversations between JB, LILAJANE and myself are just what this weary traveler needed prior to the one-hour journey back to the hotel, which is located much closer to the wedding venue. Upon checking into the Springhill Suites hotel, the young male clerk greets me. “Welcome, we have been waiting for your arrival. You must be a very special guest, and I have something for you.” With that said, he turns his back toward me, bends over and lifts a huge basket filled with wine, fruit, cheese and munchies. “A fitting welcome for a man of such extreme importance and credentials,” I mumble to myself, wishing my black clergy tag was adhered to my jacket for all to witness.

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The morning of the wedding day, I proceed to the hotel business center, review and type the wedding vows, insert a poem written by JB (to be spoken by LILAJANE), and proceed to Staples to make copies and to purchase a black presentation folder. Yes, it must look professional! BLACK IMPALA arrives at the wedding venue an hour early. Before exiting, I make sure my rear view clergy tag is properly displayed (Minster Parking Permit), along with an official, laminated placard that reads: Universal Life Church Ministries – MINISTERIAL CONSULATE – This Vehicle is on Official Ministerial Business. The Wedding theme is Scottish Barn Dance. So, as you can imagine with the JEFFS’ combined creativity there are no details left untouched; the sculptures, the flowers, the tables, the band, the drinks, the far too many bottles of Glenlivet, and the numerous homemade pies on the dessert table are over the top… and I love it! My first liturgical duty to attend to before the wedding guests take over and the JEFFS become too absorbed in the moment is to sign the marriage certificate. After the JEFFS get dressed, I manage to herd them to the head table. Names, dates and signatures are added to the official State of Ohio document, along with my signature - REV. MICHAEL FAULKNER. “I will have to attend St. John’s Church in Tappahannock this coming Sunday with BIG MICHAEL in hopes of coming to terms with my new role and title for the day,” I muse. Guests start to roll in exactly on time: children, grandchildren, employees, friends, colleagues, fellow dog breeders, and fellow dog show judges fill the Amelita Mirolo Barn. I am thrilled to be seated to the left of JK, to the right of LILA JANE, who is seated next to M&R SHOREMAN from Canada, and just two tables away from the lovely VICKI-S (my girl crush) and her husband. “That settles it, the perfect makings for a wonderful wedding and a great reception – wine, music, and a collection of folks whose true salvation is through owning, breeding, and exhibiting purebred dogs.” Clicking my heels (even though they are not red and spangle-resplendent), I navigate toward the large straw dancing figures, resembling the JEFFS, that are a focal point of wedding decorations. After a few deep breaths, and a few last minute instructions, I gather the two of them directly under the large bell that is held by the joining straw JEFF-like figures. Prior to the start of the ceremony, JB welcomes all and shares a few words. After which, in a very clergy like manner--including a closed mouth and benevolent smile---I begin my official ministerial business. “You have invited each of us here on this perfect Ohio Winter day to share in the celebration of your love and the joy you have found in each other…..Marriage is a precious gift……Please join hands and face each other.” Of course, not a dry eye in the Amelita Mirolo Barn is to be found. “I do…….I do……The rings please…….With this ring I give you my promise that from this day forward………As this ring has no end or beginning, so shall my love for you………Do you the family and friends who have witnessed these promises do all in your power to support JEFF & JEFF in their marriage and partnership together? Please affirm by saying “We will”. “WE WILL!” “I now pronounce you husband and husband. You may seal your vows with a kiss!” The Amelita Mirolo Barn erupts into thunderous applause, and I quietly exit to the bar for a much needed glass of wine. Feeling exhilarated, happy and relieved that my official duties are over, I relax and take comfort in wonderful breed specific conversations with the SHOREMANS & LILAJANE. Our dog discussions include history, funny dog show stories, current trends, upcoming assignments, how we met and fell in love with the JEFFS and more. I even manage to cut a rug, once with LILAJANE and twice with the lovely VICKI-S.

After the second dance with VICKI-S and before I take my seat, DROID vibrates. It’s BIG MICHAEL checking in to see how I managed. I exit via the back door and onto a large patio area adorned with countless little white lights. I move to the far left side and begin my conversation with BIG MICHAEL. He is genuinely relieved to know that I made it through without any major disaster. We keep our conversation brief. No sooner do I disengage DROID, when two guests, a man and woman, exit the Amelita Mirolo Barn, onto the patio area, about thirty feet or so from where I am standing. My back is towards the. “Pastor, Pastor.” I think I hear the man implore. I pay no attention. “Excuse me, Pastor. Hey you over there, Pastor. Can we have a word with you? Please!” From my perspective it is obvious that the gentleman calling me Pastor has consumed copious amounts of Glenlivet. Tentatively, I move toward the two. “Yes, what can I do for you?” “Pastor, as you can see, I am a big, conservative Redneck, but I’m conflicted too and need your advice.” “BIG MICHAEL, please rescue my sorry ass,” I silently pray. “I have a couple of questions for you Pastor. Who are you going to vote for in the Presidential election?” I wait a few seconds before replying. “I am going to vote for whichever Democrat wins the primary.” “Well, that’s what I thought you would say. Now, my second question. What are your thoughts on abortion? I need your guidance.” Wanting to spin around and head for the hills, I respond, “My personal thoughts are just that, personal. However, I can share with you that I do not feel it is my right to dictate to a woman what she should or should not do with her body, no matter what I believe.” “Hell, Pastor I did not think a man of the church would be pro-choice. I guess I need to think about that one,” the selfproclaimed Redneck shares. “You see, the church I belong to is focused on more important issues, like – the marriage of two people who truly love each other, wine that scores 90 pts or above on the Wine Spectator chart, the blessing of purebred dogs, and a world filled with competent judges who can truly advance the sport through the evaluation of breeding stock and not through online credentials.” Knowing full well, I once again left an individual thinking I was crazy. (Hmm…seems to be a trend???) I returned inside, a bit flushed and red faced, to additional dog related conversations and dancing. When the reception comes to an end, I graciously make my rounds to all and exit through the door I entered. I move toward the Black Impala, click the electronic lock, lowering myself into the driver’s seat. Before turning the ignition key, I remove my Clergy Parking tag and my Official Ministerial Business placard from the window, thankful to have had the opportunity to share with JEFFB & JEFFK, and thankful that the scope of my professional clergy capabilities are limited to the things that make me smile.

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STELLA Group Winning, Best In Specialty Show Winning, and Multiple Group Placing Her First Year With Limited Showing

#7 Breed #13 All-Breed #2 Bitch *

Stella had a STELLAR 2015! Thank you to all the judges for her numerous Best of Breed wins, especially: Best In Specialty Show Mrs. Gay Kuehnel-Hisatake GROUP First Mrs. Patti Widick Neale GROUP Placements Mr. Edward F. Lyons Jr Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza Mrs. Karen S. McFarlane Ms. Lew Olsen

BREEDER/OWNER: Susan Blevens CO-BREEDER : Valerie Seeley HANDLED By Rick Krieger, PHA Jenny Krieger, PHA *2015, CC System, Great Pyreness

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Our sincere thanks to PBGVCA Specialty Judge Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper for this very exciting win!!!

GCh. Celestial CJ’s Ringmaster at Talus Buddy is Owned & Loved by Jeanne & Charles Hurty Lynne & Mark Florian Cindy Wilt

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Presented by Greg Strong, AKC reg’d (410) 822-2187 Assisted by Ariel & Sarah Cukier

*The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed

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this brought for me as the Best in Show Judge to be banned from judging, can you imagine the furore created by the media at the expense of the poor handler? I will return to that ‘tailgate’ issue later.

OVERSEAS UP – UK FLAT

One slight shadow, from the UK point of view, is that though the overall entry at Crufts is up by 2% most of this increase has come from other countries. The overseas increase is 409 dogs while the UK based entry has only gone up by 36 exhibits. When you look at the position this year as compared to say 2008, the effect of overseas entries is even more evident. As can be seen from the table below, in the last eight years UK entries at Crufts have fallen substantially while entries from abroad have trebled: 2008 2016 UK Based Exhibits 21,899 18,523 Reduction of 3,376 Overseas Exhibits 1,065 3,396 Increase of 2,331 Total Exhibits 22,964 21,919 Reduction of 1,045

FIGURES IN CONTEXT

In order to put all of these figures into context, it is perhaps of interest to look at the size of the overall dog showing scene here in the UK. In doing so it should be remembered that the UK human population is some 65 million as compared to the USA’s 325 million. Geographically the UK would fit roughly into the Boston-Washington corridor and it has only a slightly greater population than that part of the USA. So, for dog showing purposes, the two areas can be considered as roughly equivalent. Having said that, in the UK the number of championship points shows is very much smaller than in the USA but there is a large number of other types of conformation dog shows here. Last year there were around 1,500 multi breed open shows in the UK. But there were only 26 multi breed championship points shows (called General Championship Shows) and 11 single-group championship points shows (called Group Championship Shows) making up the show calendar. The biggest general championship show in Britain is obviously Crufts with nearly 22,000 dogs and the smallest is Boston with about 4,400 dogs. The average size of the 26 general championship shows is nearly 8,000 dogs. The average size of the Group Championship Shows is 1,700. Last year the total number of dogs entered at these shows was 221,000 and that was up some 1.3 percent on the previous year. This year the first three general championship shows entries so far announced are up by a total of 1,300 dogs which is a rise of 3.7% over last year. So there are good grounds for a degree of optimism for the show scene here in the UK which seems to be on the up after a few years of being in the doldrums. Is there a similar atmosphere in the fancy in the USA?

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I referred earlier to the issue at last year’s Crufts, where there was such a huge public fuss about the way that the Best in Show winning Scottie was lifted from the judge’s table in the Best in Show Ring. Most of us are aware here in the UK, that this is a perfectly acceptable way of handling certain breeds of dog at AKC shows. We are also aware that many American observers regard the public reaction and TKC’s response, to be over the top and unnecessary. It was as a result of the public outcry last year that TKC brought in a new rule for Crufts this year. It says that exhibitors who act in this way in the breed classes, will not be permitted to handle a Best of Breed winner in the Group or, if done in the Group – will not be permitted to handle the exhibit in the Best in Show Ring. Most American observers have condemned TKC’s actions saying that it should recognise that certain terriers are built to be handled that way, and that TKC should not have succumbed to ‘ignorant’ public opinion. They claim that TKC should instead educate the public in the ways of dog shows and terriers, and not lie down and say ‘Sorry’. Others have argued that if TKC keeps giving in to ‘ill informed’ public opinion then this will simply be the first of several nails in the coffin of dog showing as a hobby. I must say that, even although I was the Best in Show judge at Crufts last year and made the Scottie BIS, I take the opposite view. When I was Chairman of TKC there was a similar incident which created almost as much public fuss and at that time we introduced a note to exhibitors at Crufts – repeated every year since by the Stewards to exhibitors at the show. It said: “Exhibitors are reminded that the Kennel Club believes the practice of picking up dogs, often Terriers, by their tails and leads when lifting them to and from the table during judging is both undesirable and completely unnecessary.” Last year after the incident, I commented: “Even in the UK in the past this was something that was done routinely by handlers in some terrier breeds – especially where the tail is normally carried straight up by the dog, such as in Fox Terriers. It has long been regarded as unnecessary and though I never actually saw a dog protest when it was done, I can well see that it is a procedure worth avoiding. I see that in the USA there is an attempt to defend the procedure on the basis that tails are used to pull terriers out when they go to ground. That may well be the case, but it has nothing to do with the subject. Border Terriers have been used for work long after many other terrier breeds and you would never lift one up by the head and tail. No, the main point is that the custom is regarded as perfectly acceptable in the USA and the handler, in the excitement of the moment, must simply have reverted to form. That in my view is quite understandable.” It is my opinion that the fact that the practice is not condemned in the USA, is totally irrelevant here in the UK. In my judgement, clamping down on this custom and recognising public opinion are by no means the first of several nails in the coffin of dog showing as a hobby here in the UK. On the contrary, my view is that a failure to recognise and react to public opinion would be a far greater threat to the future of the dog showing hobby here in Britain. I guess that public attitudes to animal welfare and dog shows may differ on the two sides of the Atlantic. However only time will tell whether TKC’s line that recognises and takes account of public opinion will be the better way of ensuring the future of the fancy in the UK, or whether the AKC/ American route of paying little attention to public feelings and ploughing the purist dog fancy furrow, is better. My money is inevitably on TKC’s approach – certainly for us in the UK!

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By Sharon Pflaumer It seems dogs are always at our side when we need them and most especially in times of crisis. That certainly was the case after the terroristsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attacks on 9/11 when New York Police Department (NYPD) Police Dogs and Search and Rescue (SAR) Dogs deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA,) and volunteer SAR groups searched for live victims, human remains and explosive devices. None of these dogs were equipped with protective gear such as respirators, and only a few wore paw protection because booties interfere with traction on rubble. As part of the scenting process, the dogs sniffed or even gently licked debris and thereby increased their exposure to the toxic substances present, i.e., asbestos, crystalline silica, polychlorinated biphenyls, mercury, lead, vinyl chloride, dioxin, etc.

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ecause the dogs deployed on 9/11 had high level exposure to toxic substancesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; some of which were carcinogenic--there was concern their long-term health might be affected. As a result, an ongoing study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine has been monitoring some of the dogs deployed on 9/11. Its lead investigator is Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, DACVECC, DACVSMR. As a member of Pennsylvania Task Force One, a FEMA mandated urban SAR team; she was deployed at the World Trade Center for 9 days after 9/11.

Awaiting their evening assignment at Ground Zero. Pictured: Pat Grant, DVM, and K9 Topper (Belgian Tervuren, SAR certification: Type 1 Urban Search). The photo was taken by an unknown member of California Task Force 3.

Searching Ground Zero. Ann Wichmann and K9 Jenner (SAR certifications: FEMA Type I Area Search and Water Search). The photo was taken by a FEMA photographer when the dog and handler team first entered the search area. Taking a break between searches. Pictured: Merlin Durhman and K9 Kermit (German Shepherd Dog, Certifications: Ft. Collins Patrol Dogs under United States Police Canine Association auspices – Patrol, 3/ Nitrates and Human Remains Detection). Photo provided by owner.

The PennVet Study On average, the dogs being followed in Otto’s study were deployed for 10 days. In addition to dogs deployed at Ground Zero, the study also is following some deployed at the Pentagon, and the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island where most of the World Trade Center debris was taken. In all, 95 SAR Dogs are being monitored longterm (and 96 short-term. See below.) Fifty-nine were deployed by FEMA or were FEMA affiliated; 8 were deployed by various police forces; and 28 were deployed as members of volunteer SAR groups. At the beginning of the study 96 were being monitored. But one dog and handler team dropped out of the study after a year. The control group consisted of 55 SAR Dogs that were not deployed on 9/11. The deployed group was composed primarily of purebreds: German Shepherd Dogs (n = 32 [33%]), Labrador Retrievers (28 [29%]), Golden Retrievers (12 [12%]), Border Collies (7 [7%]), Australian Shepherds (4 [4%]) Beauceron (1 [1%]), Belgian Tervuren (1 [1%]), Doberman Pinscher (1 [1%]), English Springer Spaniel (1 [1%]), Giant Schnauzer (1 [1%]), and Rottweiler (1 [1%]). The control group also was composed primarily of purebreds: German Shepherd Dogs (n = 25 [45%]), Labrador Retrievers (12 [22%]), Airedale Terriers (2 [4%]), Australian Cattle Dogs (2 [4%]), Belgian Malinois (2 [4%]), Hovawarts (2 [4%]), Golden Retrievers (2 [4%]), Belgian Tervuren (1 [2%]), Bloodhound (1 [2%]), Border Collie (1 [2%]), Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Hound (1 [2%]), Newfoundland (1 [2%]), Rottweiler (1 [2%]), and German Shorthaired Pointer (1 [2%]). Mixed breeds accounted for (8 [8%]) of the deployed group and (1 [2%]) of the control group. Methodology Otto and her team of researchers began collecting data on the dogs in October 2001. The study was able to monitor the dogs, which live with their handlers all across the country, by collecting information from their handlers and veterinarians. “Their veterinarians provided blood samples and x-rays annually,” Otto says. “Health and behavior surveys also were submitted each year.” Two of the dogs in the deployed group are still alive. They are 16 years old now and not the only ones in the deployed group to live that long. The last dog in the control group died shortly before the time of this writing. This groundbreaking study remains ongoing after 14 years thanks to financial support provided by the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation. Short-term health effects: In addition to determining if exposure to toxic substances caused any long-term health issues, the study also documented any health problems the dogs experienced during the time they were deployed on 9/11. Here, cuts and scrapes were the main issues. “Most of the cuts and scrapes were pretty minor and didn’t interfere with the dogs’ ability to work. Of all the deployed dogs, only one needed stitches,” Otto says. Short-term respiratory problems were minor as well. “There were a few dogs that had some coughing or sneezing. We had one dog that inhaled a lot dust when it fell and, as a result, had some respiratory problems during Continued on page 130

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As soon as the class was over, I approached the rather bemused handler and asked if he realised how good this puppy was. Evidently I had not been the first to suggest that he had something special, and we soon got deep into conversation over his handling and where it could be improved. I stressed that it wasn’t necessary to stack a dog that had this kind of attitude, indeed to do so would be criminal as it would be disguising one of his major assets. I think it sunk in, as later in the day he returned to do battle with some very experienced handlers and ended up winning Best Puppy in Show ... this was the very first time he had actually shown his puppy. It transpired that this lovely puppy lived fairly close to me and so I asked if I could visit the family to spend some time with them, and perhaps help out a little with the handling. Only when I saw the dog at home did I fully appreciate him, and soon realised that these were the perfect puppy buyers. Carl (I have changed his name to avoid embarrassment if ever he gets to see this piece!) is I guess in his thirties. He had always had dogs around as a child and his grandfather had actually shown on a limited scale. He married, worked hard at building up his business, and now has four small children. Having moved to a large property and with more spare time on his hands, he felt the time was right to get a dog and had always admired the Boxer. He went out and bought every Boxer book he could find and began to read up on the breed. He made a note of the breeding of all the dogs he particularly admired and then worked out that the majority had a common denominator. He telephoned the owner of the kennel whose bloodlines seemed to be behind all his favourite dogs, explained his position, emphasised that he was only interested in a family companion, but he wanted a dog that was of a level of quality that it could be shown. The breeder in question had nothing available at the time, but pointed him in the direction of another smaller breeder who had used one of her stud dogs and had a 4 months old dog puppy that may be for sale. It was of show quality, but the breeder had been running on two males from different litters and was only in a position to keep one. The appointment was made and Carl, wife and children turned up on time to see the puppy. He immediately fell in love with him, and asked the sensible question, 80 Dog News

“Why are you selling this dog rather than the other one?” The breeder very honestly said that she felt the dog she had decided to keep was more outgoing and would be a better prospect for the show ring. As Carl wanted a good-looking companion, he was perfectly happy to take Buster home. When he was around six months, Carl took Buster along to a Boxer show “just to watch” and there several keen and genuine Boxer enthusiasts spotted him and told him that this puppy really should be shown. Much is said of the difference between kennel dogs and house dogs as show prospects, and I have often heard that kennel dogs show better because they are so delighted to see something different. Buster was to disprove this theory for all time. Indeed, I wonder how his character would have developed had he remained a “kennel dog”. Introduced into a home where four small, active and noisy children are more than evident, Buster bonded instantly with Carl – who he visibly adores – but was happy to accept his place in the pecking order. He was given the run of the house, with the exception of the front lounge and when I visited he sat quietly at the open door, never attempting to place a paw on the out-of-bounds territory. The kids came along and mauled him around in an affectionate way, and the four-year old then showed me with great pride how he had trained this exuberant ten-month old Boxer to sit, down, and have a dog biscuit placed on his paw, only to be swallowed when the young master gave the appropriate command. I was well impressed. Daily runs in the park, mingling with other dogs, and regular five-mile walks on the road have toned Buster into a blossoming athlete with not an ounce of excess weight and he is as hard as nails. After two hours we had Carl free-standing Buster on a loose lead, controlled but interested, and I suspect that their success story is just beginning. I left my new friends feeling totally uplifted for so many reasons. Firstly, breeders are prepared to sell beautiful dogs “just” as pets – if they reach the show ring it’s a bonus. Secondly, some judges can see beyond inferior handling and unknown faces. And thirdly, sometimes the best dog really does win!

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on one of the streets I mentioned in my introductory statement East 26th Street 212-686-1006. This place uses as its roots California cuisine (of course Upland was the original hometown in California of David Merriam last year’s BIS judge at the Big W) so the California roots should come as no surprise but it mixes this base with an Italian tradition for example of bucatini cacao é pepe with a crazy sort of innovative American food. It’s a large crowd-pleasing restaurant where the food is truly worth getting excited about. Its American wine list makes a strong statement for the quality of wines produced here in the States. The general sentiment among the food critics in the City has been that 2015 was an excellent year for New York restaurants and aside from the two mentioned above there is the sprawling, cosseting restaurant somewhat eccentric in presentation and menu but a total show unto itself with wildly good exuberant and generous portions such that the place is hard to resist. Called GABRIEL KREUTHER in Midtown at 41 West 42nd Street 212-257-5826 it’s a great to do with a crowd. Some call it an homage to Alsace where one can eat rustic tarts

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flambés and liverwurst in the lounge or be blitzed by high-end precision in the dining room. If you are a foie gras lover this is the place for you but I warn you it is not inexpensive. On the other hand if pastries and breads are your thing the breads that pop up throughout the meal are unbelievable. And if it is old time clubby atmosphere you are into, as though you were at Crufts when it was in London, there is the highly acclaimed CLOCKTOWER for lunch or dinner at 5 Madison Avenue (212413-4300 across from our offices at Madison Square Park (the original site of the first Garden in NYC) just off 23rd Street on the second floor of the NEW YORK EDITION hotel, which opened in the skyscraper at the foot of Madison Avenue in May. To get there you can take the elevator from the lobby or you can disappear up what looks like a spiral staircase. That’s for Mr. Menaker’s sake, as this is exactly the sort of restaurant he would love and as most of us know elevators are basically a no-no for him for sure. The Clocktower plays a familiar game, the private club that has accidentally let you in. There are three small, connected Continued on page 88

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dining rooms. Yours has a dark green marble fireplace big enough to roast a goat. Above the wainscoting of book-matched burl and below the wedding-cake crown moldings, original fixtures ordered up by some long-dead insurance executive, hang framed photographs in black and white, one above another, gallery style. The Dover sole is as though you were in London and similarly served and priced! Many of the other main courses are creative innovative examples of a combined American/London fare, which makes you want to return to this great new spot over and over again. Two new Chinese resChomp Chomp taurants to report-both on the extreme side of the scale--First is LA CHINE, the ritzy and glitzy ultra-expensive eatery in the Waldorf Astoria surprised if your reservation is held in a timely fashion where Oscar’s Brassiere used to be so you don’t nor if the service is up to snuff--the taste of the food have to go through the hotel lobby, which to me eventually makes all those little inconveniences pale in is always a dreaded scene. Not too surprising importance. for a Chinese Restaurant to have opened here since the new owners of the W/A are a ChineseTHE DOWNTOWN WHITNEY held corporation and this goes with the tradition and an ICONIC RESTAURANT CLOSING of various foreign owners of the place opening If you do not at least go to see the new Whitney Muse“home” restaurants in the establishment. I loved um while in the City you are missing an incredible site. the food here --all sorts of exotic dishes from Located in what is still referred to as the meatpacking different areas of China--Richie Bauer, who you district of NYC on Gansevoort Street where the High may recall was a Chinese food freak, could Line begins and partially overlooking the Hudson River, have considered La Chine over the top but I truly it architecturally responds to the industrial nature of the thought this place extraordinarily good and I neighborhood and the openness of the River and the was not paying so why not go for it? Closed on High Line. It is a masterwork to behold. There is a retail Continued on page 92 Sundays--too bad as I am pretty sure Lord Spurling would love to have gone there for brunch were they The Whitney Museum to have served brunch with which to begin. 212-872-4913 for res! Then there’s CHOMP CHOMP on the other end of the Chinese scale which serves Singaporean Hawker Chinese food at 7 Cornelia Street in the West Village 212-288-2929. The menu changes daily as would the hawker Street Malls in Singapore but some of the basics such as the friend chicken wings seem to remain constant. Well with the trip downtown to catch the varieties of offerings, prices more than reasonable but do not be too

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shop on the ground-floor level that helps to contribute to the busy street life of the area. A groundfloor restaurant and top-floor cafe are operated by renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer and his Union Square Hospitality Group. The restaurant is called UNTITLED with little flair for design and the view is non-existent but the food outstandingly delicious and it is open for lunch and dinner with the entrance on Gansevoort Street 212-510-3670. By the way you will find yourself sitting on Eero Saarinen chairs that retail for $1,500 and are as plush and delightful as the food itself but the prices here are more than reasonable and I think you will be happily surprised when you get the bill. If it’s a real view you want of the city go to the Cafe upstairs that overlooks the Hudson but if it’s a real meal you hanker go to UNTITLED. The people in charge of the cooking run the GRAMERCY TAVERN, one of my longtime old favorites in the City, so this reaction by me should come as no surprise to those of you who have followed prior BITES. As to the closing of THE FOUR SEASONS RESTAURANT in the Seagrams Building this was a favorite hangout for New Yorkers particularly for lunch but the bar was a great hangout in the ‘60 and ‘70’s and the dinners were grand affairs as well, since 1959. It has plans to relocate and the people behind the incredibly successful CARBONE in the lower West Village-you know the place with huge portions and even higher prices with Italian food like nowhere else and SANTINA a glass box building that stimulates a holiday Italian Riviera party which serves fish and vegetables for parties of New Yorkers and noise rules the day--it’s like going to a Broadway show

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of sorts in the meatpacking district 212-254-3000---the Major Food Group will take over the Seagrams spot with a promise to “restore and reinvigorate it”! They also created SADELLE’S, which by day is diner like food leaning towards a Jewish Deli with the most incredible sticky buns you have ever tasted and if you can believe it there is this an attempt at night to serve eloquent food. Sometimes it’s a sort of hit and miss in the evening although the food is eclectic and the atmosphere sort of fun located 463 W. BROADWAY 212-776-4926. Whether the Major Food Group will succeed in the Seagrams building remains to be seen--most of its success has been with downtown restaurants and with smaller space eateries--this is a major rather elegant mid-town space--let’s hope they do the history and tradition of the site proud.

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Located at 1 East 55th Street this placed has been mobbed with an endless string of “b’s”, “wannabees” and assorted so-called “high-society b’s” since it opened last summer in one of the catacombs beneath one of Ralph’s flagship stores. Definitely not a place to find Bernie Sanders in for sure and quite frankly I don’t think he would really fit in anyways--more likely to find him in KATZ’s Deli perhaps waiting on tables espousing some socialistic ideas from the days of your great or grandparents--which may not be all bad come to think of it. Unless you “know a guy” forget about getting in here, which is not that big a loss dining ways since the food is really not that top notch but you will miss out on the people watching game that can be more fun than eating the food itself. My problem is that in those people watching places unless Gene is there telling me who they are I never recognize anyContinued on page 96

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one and usually can’t hear what he’s saying to boot! If you are looking for atmosphere and class I would go to THE NO MAD BAR in the Hotel there on W.28th Street for the best pub burger around in a great atmosphere or try the main dining room for really good unique food but of course I have been writing about this place for at least the 3 or 4 years since it opened. The roast chicken had been the best in town but No Mad is being closely pushed by HOUSEMAN in Hudson Square for that distinction. Houseman is more of a neighborhood eatery where you may find Ira Shulman the Doctor of heart fame since he lives and works so nearby but personally the entire set up of the NO MAD Hotels restaurants, bars, breakfasts are all the more appealing to me--Broadway and 28th--I know you’ll love the places involved.

OMAKASE FOREVER

MOMOFUKU KO continues on in its new setting as one if not the best of the sushi houses in the City--Now at 8 Extra Place (East First Street) in the East Village 212-2038095. David Chang’s and the entire Omakase rage seems to be stronger now than it was a full decade ago when it began. The range and quality of Ko cannot be denied. The imaginative menu at a mind-blowing 15-course tasting price of $175 is unbelievable and if you have the dineros to afford it let them pair the wine and sake off for a truly interesting meal. As most Japanese food aficionados know there is sushi and then there are sushi maestros of the old Morimoto and Masa schools, which means there’s nothing second tier about the uni or the fatty tuna belly for sure. So if that what you are looking for go to O YA in the Flat-

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iron district at 120 E. 28th street 212-204-0200 and you’ll get a $300 dinner of freshly flown in fish from oceans around the world with a creativity in presentation that will no doubt blow both your wallets and your mind away. SHUKO too is a cutting edge big money Omakase feast in Union Square--another fortune but that’s how that food seems to go!!

NEW AND JUST A BLOCK OR SO FROM THE GARDEN AND THE AFFINIA

L’AMICO opened recently in the Eventi Hotel on 6th Avenue on the corner of 30th Street under the versatile French Chef Laurent Tourendel so that from burgers to steaks to haute gourmet seafood which is found on the menu in true trattoria style. It is masterful Italian food right in the backyard of the Garden in a hotel whose traffic is known to tie up traffic to the frustration of all in the neighborhood of 6th Ave. Whether its slices of pear with Gorgonzola, pork and veal meatballs al forno or what have you it’s a great combo of Italian American cooking and prices are reasonable. The specialties of the house are truly the pizzas all of them looking good but the onion, sausage pepper pie is the tops. This is a great find with a lovely atmosphere--very New Yorky--make a res or stay at the Eventi hotel, it’s got to be better than those other places nearby--at least it’s newer. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week--big time Sunday brunch 212-201-4065

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of showing can be too much for them to handle. Somewhat surprisingly, not all BMDs excel at carting. The confinement of the cart shafts and having something behind them can be scary for some dogs,” said Beth Atkinson who owns Gwen (GCh Backcountry Pandemonium VCD1 CDX RA TDX AXP OFP BMDCA WDX Versatility Dog Excellent Grand Master Draft Dog.) “These are working dogs,” said Alice Clark who owns Dash (Dashing to the Rescue CD BN RE PT CGCA ANDD ABNDD MDD MBDD BMDCA Grand Master Draft Dog BMDCA WD) and Camber (Wagontale’s Radiant Camber CD BN RE CGC HCT NDD). “My dogs, and I presume this is true of most Berners, love being with me, being rewarded with food and toys, learning new things, being out and about and I believe, feeling successful. All of these traits add up to a dog that can do many different things very well. One of the issues I think we face as a breed is that there is a perception in some instances that the Berner isn’t ‘good at’ some sport or another. I faced that with my first female when I decided to train her to herd. The trainer I went to at that time didn’t think that Berners could be good herding dogs. We sometimes hear similar negative comments in obedience and if someone is just starting out in dog sports and gets this sort of feedback, it can really take the wind out of your sails.” “BMDs are truly working dogs with a genuine work ethic. They want to work. They want a job,” said Julie Bacon who owns or owned Karma (Edgeside’s Karma CDX RAE3 MX MXB MXJ MJB MAP MJP2 XF CGCA ANDD ABNDD MDD MBDD JHDs BMDCA Grand Master Draft Dog BMDCA WDX) and Indie (Ch Edgeside’s Grand Indulgence V Anatar CDX RAE2 MX MXJ OAP OJP NF ANDD DD ABNDD MBDD JHDs BMDCA WDX BMDCA Versatility Dog.) Most of them are willing to try just about anything you want to do. They want to be with you and I think they enjoy the challenge of learning new things. But, it is important always to keep in mind

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Brando (Ch Reflection on the Waterfront CDX RE OAP OJP AnDD ANBDD MDD BMDD BmMDCA versatility dog BMDCA WDS BMDCA Grand Master Draft dog Delta Therapy Pet Partner), on the left in this draft brace, is one of Karyn Beyer’s BMDs.

that the dogs didn’t make up the sports in which we compete. We are taking our goals and desires and marrying them up with the natural tendencies and talents of working dogs. For example Karma loved agility as it gave him an outlet to run and use his great athleticism. Indie has outstanding prey drive and enjoys getting sheep to do her bidding although she is an ‘exuberant’ drover. Not every Berner should do agility and not every Berner should herd. It is important to carefully evaluate each individual dog’s physical and mental capabilities and desires. But, that is what these competitions are really about– working together with your dog to find a way to train complex behaviors and finding a way to succeed. It’s really a great payoff when you and the dog manage to succeed together. “Bernese Mountain Dogs are successful in a wide variety of dog sports because their nature is to please people. So, if you are clear about your expectations, in most cases, the dog is willing to do whatever task you are asking them to do because they want to please you. I also think it is important to do at least one of the tasks the breed was intended to do. I do carting with my dogs because it shows the ability of the dog to work as he was intended on the farm. Actually, the activity that is most fun for me is carting and it’s also the most rewarding for me because it takes true teamwork between my dog and I,” said Dawn Cox who owns Tanner (Am/Can Ch Blumoon Tanzenite V Blackrock CD NDD.) “Dogs deserve interesting lives, in my opinion. While that does not necessarily mean dog sports, that is one of the ways that I choose to help make my dogs’ lives interesting. I’ve known many Bernese that have been excellent performers in obedience, agility, tracking, herding, nose work and carting. If they are sound of mind and body, they can excel at many sports. While there is this attitude that Berners are not great at anything, I believe the number of people who truly believe in the training potential of BMDs is growing as skilled trainers in many sports demonstrate the possibilities of this breed. It’s always important to keep in mind that just like people, different dogs learn in different ways and what works for one may not work for another. Early in my participation in dog sports, I would train daily but in recent years, I’ve come to believe that often less is more, that less frequent actual training sessions can be more productive in the end. As dogs mature, their Continued on page 104

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1 GCH CH Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil Boxers J Billhardt/S Tenenbaum 2 GCH CH Pebbles’ Run Play It Again Ham Samoyeds A Kiell Green/A Green/B Bruns/W Stamp 3 GCH CH Derby’s Toast With Gusto Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs S Copeland 4 GCH CH Hijinx This Is How I Roll Boxers B Nunn 5 GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC Mastiffs L Watson/P Winter 6 GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation Of A Myth Akitas S Borrmann 7 GCH CH Kamterra’s Legato Doberman Pinschers K Moats/M Moats 8 GCH CH Seacrest’s I’M Not What You Think Newfoundlands J Taylor/D Nelson/D Nelson 9 GCH CH Gamegards I’Ll Have Another V Braeside RN Rottweilers H Eldred/G Bach/D Bach 10 GCH CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD RN Akitas C Sullivan/J Ellis

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The Dog News Top Ten List contains Best In Shows, Reserve Best In Shows, Group Firsts and all Group Placements. THE DOG NEWS TOP TEN LIST is a monthly listing of the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds and the Top Ten Dogs in each Group. There is also a listing of the Top Ten Dogs in Each Breed. All of these statistics are based on All-Breed competition.

Sporting Group Hound Group 1 GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome (M) 53561 Brittanys C Douglas/J Andras/A Andras/K Hogan/A Cone 2 GCH CH Telltale American Ride (M) 35963 Spaniels (English Springer) C Florence/D Strong/B Fink/R Novack/D Van Vorst/C Van Vorst 3 GCH CH Stargaze’R ‘N Wingfield Wait Wait Don’T Tell (M) 34412 Setters (English) D Coller/P Coller/E Hackett 4 GCH CH Vjk-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey (M) 33968 Pointers (German Shorthaired) V Atkinson/A Manning/Y Hassler-Deterding 5 GCH CH Ashdown’s Time To Thrill (M) 31066 Spaniels (Cocker) Black C Douglas/J Beaudoin/B Van Deman/G White Jones 6 GCH CH Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia (F) 26464 Weimaraners R Sanborn/P Christopher 7 GCH CH Legacy Random Titleist (M) 23220 Spaniels (English Springer) R Mockoviak/S Mockoviak/K Fitzgerald 8 GCH CH Militza’s My Cherie Amour (F) 20506 Setters (Irish) T Mcneal/R Mcneal/K Wall/J Fisher 9 GCH CH Wynmoor Sweetgrass White Diamonds (F) 19602 Spaniels (English Springer) E Kerfoot/B Kerfoot/A Smith/R Gatlin 10 GCH CH Cerise Blindside (M) 17862 Spaniels (English Springer) D Cherry

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1 GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless (F) Whippets D Butt/A Giles/B Call 2 GCH CH Torquay Midnight Victory (F) Beagles (over 13 in.) M Chagas/M Botelho/A Botelho/R Travis 3 GCH CH Baghdad Eleganza Extravaganza (F) Salukis L Ackerman 4 GCH CH Grandcru Giaconda CGC (F) Greyhounds M Steele/A Phelan/R Tomlin/R Gaudet 5 GCH CH Foxtail’s Race For The Chase (M) Beagles (over 13 in.) S Berndt-Smith/D Smith 6 GCH CH Bayaway Jersey’s Due Process Of Law (M) Black and Tan Coonhounds G Rezendes/D Rezendes/J Stora 7 GCH CH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth BN RN (M) Salukis T Turley-Kocab/M Kocab/S Middlebrooks 8 GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess (M) Bloodhounds S Carter/S Vancamp/H Helmer/Z Helmer 9 GCH CH Kiarry’s Stonewall Jackson (M) American Foxhounds E Charles/L Miller 10 GCH CH Raydachs Ride My Ducati Sw (M) Dachshunds (Wirehaired) S Ray

52856

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22959

20702

17874

17827

17517

16315

15315

14556

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1 (F) 38820

(M) 35248

(M) 33258

(M) 28356

(M) 24720

(M) 24226

(M) 22421

(M) 20956

(M) 20629

(M) 14366

Terrier Group

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie Skye Terriers V Malzoni/N Shaw/Cragsmoor Knl

(M) 60551

GCH CH Round Town Queen Of Hearts Of Maryscot Scottish Terriers A Musser

(F) 44437

GCH CH Hampton Court’s Monte Cristo Fox Terriers (Wire) V Malzoni

(M) 31029

GCH CH Hampton Court Broxden What In Carnation Fox Terriers (Smooth) A Booth/P Booth/V Malzoni

(F) 21217

GCH CH Allaruth Carmel Still Kidding V Sole Baye Miniature Schnauzers Y Phelps/C Ewer/R Ziegler

(M) 16498

GCH CH Joval Sweet Time Airedale Terriers V Rickard/J Rickard/L Bryan

(F) 15624

1 GCH CH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn (F) German Shepherd Dog D Stern/P Buckles/P Dukeman/P Mcelheney/K Boyles

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2 GCH CH Hitimes What The Inferno (M) Pomeranian B Bird 3 GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie (M) Skye Terrier V Malzoni/N Shaw/Cragsmoor Knl 4 GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome (M) Brittany C Douglas/J Andras/A Andras/K Hogan/A Cone 5 GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power (M) Shih Tzu P Shaw/L Ehricht/D Ehricht

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53561

53115

GCH CH Teritails Loyal Knight Welsh Terriers T Lohmuller

(M) 15424

GCH CH Yanga’s All The Time Miniature Schnauzers R Martinez Rahme

(M) 13120

GCH CH Meadowlake Pants On Fire (F) 12720 Border Terriers K Fitzpatrick/D Tack/S Tack/K Richardson/K Courtelis GCH CH Invercrest Gotcha Girl Scottish Terriers D Eggert/J Eggert

Toy Group

1 GCH CH Hitimes What The Inferno Pomeranians B Bird 2 GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power Shih Tzu P Shaw/L Ehricht/D Ehricht 3 GCH CH Pequest General Tso Pekingese N Shapland/D Fitzpatrick 4 GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat) J Moses/J Moses/R Sanchez-Torres 5 GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’M It Pugs C Koch 6 GCH CH Fist Face A Penny For Your Thought Brussels Griffons L Pagacz/C Pagacz/K Catterson 7 GCH CH North Well Vivian Jp Rose Queen Poodles (Toy) T Sosnoff/M Sosnoff

Top Ten All Breed

(F) 10450

(M) 82502

(M) 53115

(M) 49262

(M) 32717

(M) 31776

(F) 23587

(F) 19388

Based on All-Breed Competition

6 GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless (F) Whippet D Butt/A Giles/B Call 7 GCH CH Sabe’s Simply Invincible (M) Boston Terrier J Sanchez/C Sanchez/S Saberton 8 GCH CH Pequest General Tso (M) Pekingese N Shapland/D Fitzpatrick 9 GCH CH Round Town Queen Of Hearts Of Maryscot (F) Scottish Terrier A Musser 10 GCH CH Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil (F) Boxer J Billhardt/S Tenenbaum

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44437

38820

8 GCH CH Marchwind Barbara Ann Italian Greyhounds C Harris 9 GCH CH Involo Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ Papillons M Mosing/D Garofalo/M Garofalo/G Garofalo 10 GCH CH Wingssong Singular Sensation Papillons P Jones/C Jones

(F) 16680

9 GCH CH Jcrv-Klasse Warrior Raising The Banner French Bulldogs N Shaw

(M) 13353

(M) 13673

10 GCH CH Qazara Ti Amo French Bulldogs D Burvee

(F) 11275

1 GCH CH Sabe’s Simply Invincible Boston Terriers J Sanchez/C Sanchez/S Saberton 2 GCH CH Skyline’s Unit Of Measure Keeshonden K Cullen/S Cullen/J Gauchat-Hargis/J Hargis 3 GCH CH Merry Go Round Coach Master Dalmatians P Ribeiro/S Carter/P Strand 4 GCH CH Eastern-Magic Fly Me Safe Chow Chows M Fan/K Pratna/L Loveless 5 GCH CH Gala Brighton Lakeridge Reflections Of Me Poodles (Standard) D Scott/R Scott 6 GCH CH Iacta Alea Est De La Bete French Bulldogs P Shaw/B Hamman/P Photos 7 GCH CH Wilson’s I’m Your Handyman Bulldogs J Serion 8 GCH CH Barberry’s Take A Chance On Me Bichons Frises E Charles/P Abbott/M Abbott/L Bettis

(M) 49955

Non-Sporting Group

(M) 13167

(M) 28394

(M) 22325

(M) 20873

(F) 20666

(F) 16783

(M) 15216

(M) 13801

Herding Group

1 GCH CH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn (F) 133487 German Shepherd Dogs D Stern/P Buckles/P Dukeman/P Mcelheney/K Boyles 2 GCH CH Stonepillar’s Steel Blu (M) 20560 Bouviers des Flandres D Garrison/J Garrison/E Paquette 3 GCH CH Classical’s My Turn CGC (M) 18276 Bearded Collies W Marciante/J Kempster/B Sawka 4 GCH CH Wind Spirit Rod’s Amazing Grace (F) 16540 Australian Shepherds M Bertero/C Bertero 5 GCH CH De Joie Du Chateau Rocher CA (M) 15688 Beaucerons M Palmer 6 GCH CH Brocade Lil Deuce Coupe Barjen (M) 13035 Bouviers des Flandres S Brind/J Brind/Y Savard/R Waterman 7 GCH CH Thunderhill’s Apple Bottom Jeans (F) 12348 Shetland Sheepdogs M Miller/M Miller/A Power 8 GCH CH Kokopelli’s Sobe It (F) 11852 Australian Cattle Dogs J Rowland/H Warn/K Watkins/C Kurpas 9 GCH CH Coventry Just A Little Crush (F) 11477 Pembroke Welsh Corgis J Johnson/J Johnson/B Shelton/S Leyerly/B Williams 10 GCH CH Lambluv’s Sultry Sensation (M) 11348 Old English Sheepdogs J Marder/K Richardson Continued on page 116 Dog News 103

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physical and mental stamina in training activities usually increases. For this reason, I don’t like to push or rush puppies and young dogs,” said Alison Jaskiewicz who owns Fig (Ch OTCH Ledgewood’s Largo Al Figaro UDX3 OM4 VER ANDD ABNDD MDD MBDD) and Tumble (OTCH Ledgewood’s T for Tumble UDX OM3 TD ANDD ABNDD MDD MBDD.) Because the breed is not a “specialist” but rather is a “generalist,” this has sometimes created problems finding trainers in various sports. “I have occasionally had issues with finding agility instructors willing to train the dog and not the sport,” said Beyer. “Over the years I’ve worked with instructors who expect a BMD to run a course like a Border Collie or a terrier. They set a line and expect all dogs to run the same way without taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of each individual dog. An Afghan does not do an agility course on the same path as a Sheltie any more than a BMD runs a course like a Border Collie. Thankfully, now most instructors tailor their approach to best suit each individual dog which is not only more successful but often much safer. I’ve found one really successful way to work with BMDs is to make sure the dogs don’t really recognize what you are doing as formal training. It is about having fun, building teamwork and skills. I try to approach every element as a fun game and avoid monotonous, repetitive training. If I’m bored heeling in a circle, the dog is also going to be bored. It all comes back to fun. The dog and I should be enjoying our time together equally. Years ago, I had a BMD that hated heelwork and that was entirely my fault. I didn’t like it either and I was too new to obedience to know better. I did get a CDX on that dog but it was a long journey!” Clark said that for her and Dash, herding was the most difficult activity they’ve tried. “In herding it’s not just about what I do and what the dog does but there’s a whole other HUGE factor–the stock. And, who knows what they are going to do. Well, more experienced people than I can ‘read’ the stock but that’s still a mystery to me. Herding also required a big perspective shift for me. In our other sports, I direct my dog and he constantly looks to me for guidance. But in herding, especially at the higher levels, he needs to be guided somewhat by his own instincts and be able to make decisions on his own. It has been hard for me to break the habit of continual communication and hard for Dash because he doesn’t have a lot of prey drive that would help motivate him. What we’ve done is work more on the ‘tending’ style of herding which would be more typical of the work the breed has historically done. This definitely comes easier for him than the ‘lift and fetch’ herding that most people are familiar with. One other thing we’ve done that has helped increase Dash’s motivation is training him with my youngest dog. Now he has to sit and watch while she gets to play with me and I can see that’s having an effect on him.” Constant sources of concern for BMD people are the breed’s health issues and its lack of longevity. “It takes a lot of time and energy to train and trial a dog in multiple sports. With a BMD, you can’t help but feel like we’re racing the clock,” said Atkinson. “Berner owners all have opinions that might differ slightly about what the greatest challenge is that the breed

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faces but I think all would agree that longevity is the chief issue. The average life span of a Bernese Mountain Dog is eight years primarily because of the cancers that kill our dogs at an early age. Our most reputable breeders are doing what they can by carefully researching pedigrees to look for those individuals that lived to be ten or older but even dogs with a lot of longevity behind them can contract and die of cancer at an early age,” said Clark.

Indie (Ch Edgeside’s Grand Indulgence V Anatar CDX RAE2 MX MXJ OAP OJP NF ANDD DD ABNDD MBDD JHDs BMDCA WDX BMDCA Versatility Dog), Bacon’s other BMD, hauls a load up a hill at a draft test. (Beth Shomoyer Photo)

Gwen (GCh Backcountry Pandemonium VCD1 CDX RA TDX AXP OFP BMDCA WDX Versatility Dog Excellent Grand Master Draft Dog), Beth Atkinson’s BMD, demonstrates that despite being large, powerful, heavy-boned dogs, BMDs are capable of speed, agility and precision, especially the latter as she eases a cart through a narrow gate at a draft test. Tanner (Am/Can Ch Blumoon Tanzenite V Blackrock CD NDD), Dawn Cox’s BMD, pulls a cart filled with his ribbons.

Tanner (Am/Can Ch Blumoon Tanzenite V Blackrock CD NDD), Dawn Cox’s BMD, enjoys the snow.

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$1 Million To Be Won, AKCs Organizational Chart, A Lottery Never Fulfilled...

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who approved the negotiations between Purina and AKC. Personally I have no problem with the concept at all-I think anything which brings the purebred dog positively to the American public is a big plus but I do wish the motivation was an interest in the dogs instead of the money-nonetheless--the long term affect should be positive for the dog itself as it makes people think about not only dog ownership but purebred dog ownership specifically. But assuredly there are and were ways to handle this so that it drew more attention to the contest that’s for sure.

fter months of asking I was finally sent the new AKC Organizational Corporate chart. It is posted on our Facebook pages or I can send it to you if you want--all 18 pages of it!! While the chart was sent out on 2/1 to the Delegates I somehow saw the pickled hand of fate at work since AKC could not just send me the info without letting the Delegates in on the news as well. I will bet my bottom dollar that not one Delegate asked for this info but that’s AKC in action covering the proverbial “a--hole”! Some of the information contained in the Chart was absolutely fascinating--Indeed it seems as I had reported earlier on the positions of SVP Technology and Vice President Marketing were filled respectively by Aiden Colie and Elizabeth Sorota, although there was no official announcement made. I had heard of the hire but was unaware of their names. Both report to Alexandra Aleskovsky, who I am told may have personally hired them but that’s hearsay for sure. On the very last page is the most fascinating part of the Chart where it is shown and as I reported earlier that a new LCC has been formed to handle new projects for AKC--the office to be lo-

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cated in Stamford, Connecticut headed by Michael Basone, the former head of IT (for about 8 months). It is called Pet Smart Technologies and Dennis is the President of the Corp. Rumor has it that the immediate project will be the Wooftale development--you know the magic collar that owners will be putting on their dogs in order to find out what the dog does at all times in every situation. AKC is looking to make a fortune off this product--I have my doubts but hopefully I am wrong. However one would think that one of the first things that must be done is to clear up the lottery created by AKC and/or Chris Walker for the initial WOOFtagg development. On January 16th, 2016 --last year-- AKC was to have announced the winner of the lottery who not only was to get a free collar (it has yet to be totally developed) and a trip for two to Westminster and various other sundries. With regard to the lottery offered by AKC due to be awarded then here’s a link I found to the old WOOFtagg contest http://www.woofipedia.com/articles/ win-a-trip-for-2-to-new-york-city, I also found a reference to it on the AKC Facebook page, but couldn’t get a screen shot I could forward. Meanwhile the new WoofTale website describes the nature of the contest and prize like this currently: https://wooftale.com/wooftale/ simple_page/terms. What the affect of any of this is on Smart Pet Technologies remains to be seen one would imagine.

eanwhile there is yet but another Board Meeting scheduled to begin Thursday, February 11th. I wonder how many Boards meet 8 or 9 times a year-isn’t enough enough? Wonder what new foreign Kennel Club will be recognized at this meeting--hopefully something located in a really exotic location--perhaps Tahiti!!! Can you see some of those bods in speedos and bikinis--on that thought I leave you to enjoy the Westminster proceedings which begin on Saturday at the Piers with Agility and Meet the Breeds, and Monday and Tuesday the 140th presentation of the grand-daddy of them all the Westminster Kennel Club with its newly admitted female members Dottie Collier and Sandy Bishop leading the parade as wives of former members of the “Big W”.

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2016 Board Of Directors Questionnaire Questions asked by Margaret Poindexter, compiled by Shaun Coen Answers appear in the order in which they were received in the Dog News offices. Continued FROM page 55

1. Please explain why you decided to run for a seat on the AKC Board of Directors at this time. AYERS TURNER KNORR: My agenda did not list seeking this position! After receiving calls and emails from many respected colleagues urging me to do so and after prayerful consideration, I realize, that yes, I do have more to contribute to the organization which has made such an impact on my life. Quoting myself from a magazine article I penned in December 2004, “Presents come in many forms. Each of us in the dog world possesses countless treasures that we can give away all year long. We need not wait to share our priceless gifts. Experience gives us a wealth of knowledge to distribute and believe me we have a lot of needy folks with big wish lists.” In Roy Lessin’s book, Today is Your Best Day, I wrote the introduction. Here again I will quote myself . . . “Time is the most precious gift you can share to make someone happy or to make a difference.” With a deep-rooted love for our American Kennel Club and with great enthusiasm, I am willing to devote my time working to make a difference for the future of our sport. It is a humbling honor to be one selected by our AKC Nominating Committee, chaired by Johnny Shoemaker. BIDDLE: For several years now, fellow Delegates have suggested I would make a good Director and should run for the Board. I was not ready yet. To prepare I spent the last couple of years studying issues and building a file of relevant materials and analyses. I filled several notebooks with my thoughts on the many challenges facing the AKC, our sport and our beloved dogs. At this point in my life, I can’t think of a better way to spend a good portion of my time and effort than serving on the AKC Board of Directors and helping to identify and address the issues confronting us. My life in dogs as owner, breeder, exhibitor, judge, kennel club member and officer, show chair and delegate have all shaped my perspective and helped to bring me to this point. All of these activities have made me realize how important the work of the AKC is to our lives with our dogs. I believe my diverse background, extensive experience and various skills will enable me to make a solid contribution to the Board and AKC. If elected, I would first want to study and learn in depth the issues and problems, large and small, at hand. Then, with fellow Board Members, I would work to prioritize them, gather and analyze relevant data, identify and evaluate various solutions, choose the best one(s), consider unintended consequences, implement, examine outcomes and make adjustments, then move on to the next ones. Sometimes issues must be addressed simultaneously and sometimes crises occur which require swift resolution. However, it’s important to not let squeaky wheels disproportionately occupy the Board’s time. I care deeply about our dogs, our sport and the AKC and would welcome the opportunity to serve on the Board as it works

to meet the challenges confronting our dog world in the 21st Century. BERNARDI: Having been an involved and active delegate throughout all of these years, I decided it was time to step up to the plate and volunteer my services on a different level. MCATEER: My decision rests solely on my belief in the AKC’s need to take a strong stand outside the “dog fancy” and get into the general public with our messaging. My specialty is communications, and there never seemed a better time than now to “step up” and offer my expertise. It is hard to guide, but easy to be critical, if you are standing on the sidelines. I am starting to pull back on my regular work load, so after a good bit of soul searching and an equal amount of research, I came to the conclusion that the time to make a difference is now. CRUZ: Decided to run for reelection because I feel I can continue to make a difference by bringing to the Board the will of the Delegate body as I’ve done these last four years. FEENEY: I believe I have skills and ideas to contribute to a more successful future for the AKC without compromising the principles found in its mission statement and objectives. I believe I am making, and will continue to make, a difference by promoting the following objectives which are critical to the future. I have a strong interest in the health and welfare of purebred dogs. If purebred dogs are not healthy and sound, the AKC and our sport commensurately suffers. The American public loves purebred dogs. They purchase millions each year. If “the product” is not healthy and sound, interest in purebred dogs will wane and so will interest and participation in the AKC and its events. We have seen the adverse results of the politically created and popularly accepted false impression that purebred dogs are not healthy, and the resulting interest in mixed breed and shelter dogs. The AKC needs the support of the public beyond the fancy in order to be financially stronger and capable of carrying out its objectives. To obtain this support, it is necessary for the AKC to be relevant to the American public. This means helping them find the good-looking, sound, healthy and long-lived companions they demand that eventually may participate in our events. Also, this means providing a welcoming and rewarding environment for them to enjoy events with their dogs and subsequently share their experience with other potential participants. POWERS: Four years ago I ran for a seat on the Board of Directors based upon my life long involvement in our sport, my thirty five years practicing law, my experience as an entrepreneur, business owner/ operator, business consultant, and my desire to contribute to AKC’s successful survival, change and growth, while maintaining our sport in a recognizable form for the benefit of generations to come. That experience and agenda have, I believe, served me well in the last four years. This year I have four years’ experience serving on the AKC Board. During all of that time I have served on both the Audit and

Appeals committees. Those assignments have given me a bird’s eye view of how the financial structure operates and how many of our departments and staff members function and handle situations. Perhaps the most important experience is the opportunity to listen to the Fancy. I receive hundreds of contacts, in person, on the phone and by email from delegates, members of the Fancy and the stakeholders on every issue, each month. The ability to have such input from those with knowledge and interest is something that cannot be purchased. I appreciate the fact that so many are willing to contact me directly or indirectly and I encourage others to do so. You may reach me at: TSP@AKC.ORG, HarrierTom@aol.com, (818) 227-0820. Why run now? Because I have the experience, the time and the desire to continue to see AKC and our sports prosper and grow. On a personal basis, I eagerly want to be a part of the growth and progress I see AKC making in the next few years. I want to be in a position to facilitate the progress I believe will be made in some projects currently in the works and others under consideration. I want to continue to push for realistic related projects that will give AKC sufficient income in the long term to insure continuing funding for our core missions. As a member of the audit committee I am confident that we are keeping our promises to our retirees, while maintaining sufficient cash reserves relative to the annual operating budget. Our balance sheet is strong and our positive cash flow allows us to fund many of the core activities that do not generate revenue. I now have the understanding to insure that our financial situation remains strong and that we continue with reasonable growth. Because I think I can have a positive impact on our future and because I like the job, I run now. 2. What knowledge, skills, and abilities do you bring to Board service? Are any of those cited not represented among the sitting Board members? AYERS TURNER KNORR: As Chairman and founder of a family owned manufacturing corporation and real estate holding company, I have overseen operations, acquisitions and dispositions of considerable business holdings for over four decades. My diverse companies have manufactured packaged goods for many household products you have likely used in your homes, interior components for the automotive industry you enjoy in your cars and industrial chemical products used in the electric utility industry. We have partnered in commercial acquisitions in Washington, DC on a 250 million dollar level. We have developed significant properties delivering hundreds of new home sites in Greenville, South Carolina in conjunction with NVR/Ryan Homes in addition to apartments, an IMAX theater, commercial tracts and much more. Throughout this process, none of my companies have ever experienced a loss. Through it all I have developed a style that lends itself towards understanding what the consumer needs at a price point they can absorb. This knowledge and experience

results in repeat business and profitable operations. Combined with my entire lifetime in the sport, my skills bring a whole new set of expertise to compliment the members of the Board of Directors. Recognized as a uniting force I bring a positive approach to all challenges. BIDDLE: The combination of my broad and in-depth life in dogs and the sport coupled with my multi-faceted career make me unique. My 50-year dog and sport experience is extensive and includes breeder (Breeder of Merit), exhibitor, member and leadership positions in all breed/parent clubs and show chair. I currently judge BIS, Junior Showmanship, and 3 groups. I am a life member of Ingham County KC, and have been their Delegate for 10 years. I am in my 6th year as a member of the Delegate Bylaws Committee. I have been an AKC Trial Board Chair for over 15 years. This has given me knowledge and insight into all aspects of AKC’s disciplinary process including prosecution, defense and Trial Board decision-making process. My 40+ years of public service, with much of it at the senior executive level, has given me experience in the many facets of running an organization. My last 8 years with the state of Michigan was as Director, Bureau of Medicaid Fiscal Review, with a staff of 350 people. We were responsible for the accountability and fiscal integrity of Michigan’s Medicaid Program involving over $1 billion, a huge part of the state’s annual budget. Also, for 35 years, I owned and operated a large, successful full scale boarding kennel. This experience may well distinguish me from the other candidates/Board members as it has afforded me the opportunity to interact with the general dog owning public. This has given me valuable insight into the concerns of the average dog owner who is becoming increasingly important to the AKC and its survival. Over the years I have also practiced law related to dog/dog club matters. Through the above I have acquired a broad skill set and experience in many areas important to the general management and direction of AKC, including problem solving, strategic planning, finance and budget, organizational structure, personnel administration, outsourcing and contract management, revenue enhancement, and legislative process. In addition to the skills I can bring based on my background and experience, my leadership and management style would have a positive effect on the Board’s culture and decision making process. I listen and ask questions, do my homework, have common sense, tend to be even-tempered, see all sides of an issue, am focused, analytical and logical, pay attention to detail, am task oriented and I think outside the box. While I respect the opinions of my colleagues, I am not a ‘yes man’. Over the years I have developed a strong ability to build consensus and to mediate against non-productive divisiveness, to work with the points of agreement and to not let the negative effects of disagreement derail what can be accomplished. Continued on page 118

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Number Two Longhaired Dachshund *

As A GREAT Year Ends. . . Onondaga Kennel Association Thank you Judge Mrs. Joan Luna Liebes

The Kennel Club of Philadelphia Thank you Judge Mr. Espen Engh

AKC Eukanuba National Dog Show Thank You Judge Mr. William Shelton

A New One Begins . . .

Charlottesville Albemarle Kennel Club Thank you Judge Mr. William Shelton

Best In Specialty - Reserve Best In Show - Multiple Group Winner

GCh. Dachshire You Got Me Nantucket, SL

Owner: Rhoda Weinman • Nantucket Island, MA Breeder: Cheryl Snedaker-Sims • AKC Breeder of Merit • Dachshire Dachshunds Presented by: Angela L. Lloyd • AKC Registered Handler • Assisted by: Erin Nesbitt • AKC Registered Apprentice *The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed

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The Top Ten Dogs The Dog News Top Ten List is

comprised of Best In Shows.Reserve

Sporting Group Brittanys 1 GCH CH Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome C Douglas/J Andras/A Andras/K Hogan/A Cone 2 GCH CH Sanbar’s Ride The Winds C West/R West/P West/W Pepin 3 GCH CH Dream Hi’s Don’T Hate The Player Hate The T Rickard/L Rickard 4 GCH CH Triumphant’s As Good As It Gets JH L Mccartney-Roy/K Mccartney 5 GCH CH Brigadier’s Lightning Strikes Twice M Lee/J Lee 6 GCH CH Rivermist Broxden Make Mynah Double JH A Godfroid/A Booth/E Edgerton 7 GCH CH MACH Brookewood’s Just Too Hot UD RE E Drazek/C Miller 8 GCH CH Triumphant’s Chances Are K Mccartney 9 GCH CH Millette’s Sweet Memories BN JH AX AXJ W Archinal 10 GCH CH Sovereign’s Chasing Legends D Droel/J Droel/J Carlson

(M)

GCH CH Hipoint Here Comes The Sun L Cayton/F Depaulo GCH CH Chesterhope Never Ask Why For Daykeyne T Buckley/C O’Neill GCH CH Seasyde Holly Golightly H Medeiros/J Douthit/J Kempster GCH CH Oncore Mykyna Heisman Run P Haines/T Haines/P Davis GCH CH Penpoint In Dress Blues L Stagg/S Ward/J Medlin GCH CH Yakityak’s Reindeer Games R Ace/K Ace/H Medeiros GCH CH Chesterhope Honour N Glory J Mosing/A Abajoromo GCH CH Solivia’s Dexterity At Skyhi J Krohn/M Krohn/S Thompson/K Brown CH Valcopy Wynot Rich N’ Rare D Plonkey/R Davis GCH CH Edgehill’s Hot Toddy L Wittenberg/T Wittenberg/M Lane

GCH CH Vjk-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey V Atkinson/A Manning/Y Hassler-Deterding GCH CH Ehrenvogel Achy Breaky Heart C Swensson/M Lara GCH CH Crk On The Double M Farone/W Farone GCH CH Shannon’s Celebration At Springrun T Depietro/C Trost/T Feneis/L Handschumaker/P Crowley GCH CH Kempfers Follow Me JH K Fulk GCH CH Relentless Country Wind Tornado JH K Neuwirth GCH CH Legacyk Breakfast At Tiffany’S N Koutstaal GCH CH Kan-Point’s Makin’ The Chase R Stanley/R Stanley/L Coonrod GCH CH The Dutchess Vom Deppe-Haus JH DS M Feinberg/M Feinberg/J Deppen GCH CH Silverlakes Taittinger Millesime B Mcneill/G Mcneill

53561

9906

6876

(M)

4763

(F)

3513

(M)

2659

(M)

1688

(M) 0 0 1 1 3 1 928 (F) (M)

0 0

3 2

0 3

0 0

738 698

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

310

(M)

281

(M)

245

(M)

222

(M) 0 0 0 0 2 0 161 (F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 101 (M) 0 0 0 0 1 0 80

(F) (M) (F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 4

0 1

2 1

11 4

21 5

12 7 9

9 5

10742 6720 4542

(M)

2092

(M)

1119

(F)

991

(M)

934

(M) (M) (F)

(M) (M) (M)

0 0 1

0 0 0

0 0 2

3 2 0

2 0 0

1 1 0

775 660 615

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 10 2 2

1 2

17 11

25 11

26 7

16 7

33968

10303 5864

(F)

3960

(F)

1222

(M)

899

(F) (F) (F) (M)

1 GCH CH Harvest Meadow’s Money To Burn J Bish/M Bish 2 GCH CH Weidenhugel Luca V Sep JH F Ely/P Ely 3 GCH CH Mt. View’s Ripsnortersilvercharm V Malzoni 4 GCH CH Neudorf’s Cool Hand Luke Afterhours F Newwirth/C Whitmore 5 GCH CH Hh Lookout Celtic Field Of Vision JH J Boyd/M Boyd/J Witt/E Shupp 6 GCH CH Windmill Wireworks Chance Of Rain B Watkins/A Kostishak 7 GCH CH Ripsnorter Reigning At Thunder Myst S Bernock/L George/B Bernock 8 GCH CH Highfield Heywire Reece Best Of The Best At D Donohue/B Green/A Johnson 9 CH Lookout’s Eye’Ma Carbon Copy T Marshall/H Witt/J Witt 10 Jed’s Autumn Storm M Tilly/C Tilly

(M)

1 2 3 4

(F)

(M) (M)

0 0 0 0

0 0 1 0

0 1 3 1

0 1 0 4

2 0 2 3

2 1 1 2

776 705 642 589

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

1 0

0 0

2 0

5 0

4 0

2 1

2828

2307 600

(M)

415

(F)

394

(M)

346

(M)

260

(F)

224

(F)

159

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 131

Retrievers (Chesapeake Bay)

116 Dog News

Pointers (German Wirehaired)

GCH CH Shiloah’s Harvard Girl One Smart Spicy T Coene/S Grasso GCH CH Albridens The Show Must Go On D Baker GCH CH Snowy River’s Black Diamond C Shea GCH CH Monarchs Zero Cool T Dennis/D Glasser/C Dennis

109

Pointers (German Shorthaired) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

Pointers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

Lagotti Romagnoli 1 CH Gladiator Dei Boschi D’Oro S Lopez 2 GCH CH Pinon Massaggero Di Pinon CM A Shaffer/R Morehouse 3 GCH CH Angelus Mei Cael CM4 CGC A Shaffer 4 CH Rozebottel’s Big Mack At Grandcru M Steele/R Gaudet CH Febo 5 L Campbell Dolce Vita Pienza CGC 6 C Stenner 7 EROS DEL FIUME (Foreign Dog - Registration Pending.)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

3193

(M)

2047

(M)

2026

(M)

1407

FINAL 2015 STATISTICS Based on All-Breed Competition

Best In Shows, Group Firsts & Group Placements

5 GCH CH Cal-I-Co Hope On The Rocks J Colvin 6 GCH CH Redlion’s Brutus Of Bloodsworth SH R Schauber 7 GCH CH Chesabar’s Mr. Doots Mason RA W Matthias/J Matthias/B Matthias 8 GCH CH Poisett’s Doctor Mallard P Henshaw/A Henshaw GCH CH Quailridge’s Against The Wind 9 D Cuevas 10 GCH CH Chesabar’s Veruca Salt JH R Mcewan

(F)

1386

(M)

578

(M)

419

(M)

319

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

GCH CH Sun Devil Ive Gotta Feeling For CudyNCae A Eales/J Kofron/G Kofron GCH CH Riverwatch Grand Illusion M Meek/G Meek GCH CH Amberlea’s Faultline Rattle CD BN RE CGCA W Reed GCH CH Kurlykreekhudson’s Mahem M Shifflett/S Shifflett GCH CH Clarion’s Blackberry Bramble J Gentry/P Gentry GCH CH Kurly Kreek Rose Of The Wild Bunch At M Mcgroarty/M Shifflett/S Shifflett GCH CH Skywatcher’s Busy Bein’ Fabulous JH C Buchanan/E Buchanan GCH CH Cottage Toll Newcastle Upon Tyne CD BN P Stearns/M Stearns/P Sleeth

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Windy Hill Dance To The Music JH R Rickert/S Rickert/L Selof/M Bettis GCH CH Windy Hill God Of Fire RN JH CGC K Johnson/C Johnson/R Rickert/S Rickert GCH CH Blazin’s Karibbean Black Sparrow C Wildeman/T Stewart CH Artic Sun’s Hot Pursuit L Mihm-Kunz GCH CH Shasta’s Western Samurai L Dunn/D Kerschner GCH CH Gamekeepers Prince Charming RN JH M White/M White GCH CH Stormwatch Enclave Genesis H Hector/M Hector GCH CH Kippenhill Home Is Where The Heart Is R Aronoff/K Aronoff GCH CH Flatford Ruffles And Flourishes MH M Farwell/M Farwell/K Welke/T Farwell GCH CH Windy Hill God Of War M Fertitta/R Rickert

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Sandpiper’s Let Freedom Ring T Tsumura/T Schultz GCH CH Rush Hill’s Drama’Geddon JH T Struble/M Struble/C Meddaugh GCH CH Summits The Vanilla Sky R Lee/B Johnson GCH CH Forever’s All Jacked Up CGC J Hoffmann/C Nee GCH CH Avalors Big Kahuna L Reuter GCH CH Easthill Broxden Woodland Lettuce Entertain C Collins/L Fernandes/J Supple/J Ovalle/A Booth GCH CH Emery’s White Out P Sherry/R Sherry/B Bischoff GCH CH Nautilus Keystone J Mackinnon GCH CH Rioosobroxden Wrestle With The Figures Of J Ovalle/L Fernandes GCH CH Alliebeckscion Love On The Rocks D Senterfitt/G Weisbart

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Everso’s Toein’ The Line JH M Mossman/S Perrine GCH CH Everso’s Elephants & Flowers JH S Perrine/J Acker GCH CH Chambrays Tucker Everlasting CGC G Etzig/M Etzig GCH CH Barra’s Saturday Knight Special CGC L Halterman GCH CH Hiview’s Blue Moon D Black GCH CH Glacieridge Tabatha’s Granite M Henricks/B Skow GCH CH Everso’s Who’s Pimpin Who J Acker/S Perrine GCH CH Zinfndel’s Spanish Oak J Saldana/G Saldana GCH CH Double Dutch Raised On Rock ‘N Roll E Crisafulli/R Hilgendorf GCH CH Bellwether Paradocs Valley Vista T Barks/K Helmers

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Javahill Surf2 An 8 Second Ride BN RN K Schultze/L Fitzmaurice/A Pasko GCH CH Water’s Edge Mr Majestyk BN RN NA OAJ D Rode GCH CH Star Crowned Javahill 2sexy4my Genes RN L Fitzmaurice/K Webb/V Anderson/L Smith/W Gearhart/M GCH CH Lennoxlove Susqudilla’s Mini Cooper CD RA R Haskin/P Campanella/M Waterstraat/J Hamilton CH Katyra Because Avatar Said So K Adorjan/S Einck-Paul/J Baylis GCH CH Seastar Dtails’ On Course CGC D Bennett GCH CH Quill’s Cradle Of Wilderness CD RA JH R Harrold/W Shumway GCH CH Redstarr’s Texan Storm Brings Sunny Skyes J Westhoff-Knight GCH CH Water’s Edge Duck, Duck, Goose M Ward/C Leary/D Rode/D Ward GCH CH Aqueus Walks On Water OA OAJ AXP AJP W Johansen/D Bannasch

(M) 0 0 0 2 1 0 279 (F)

Retrievers (Curly-Coated)

266

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

4278

(F)

556

(M)

549

(M)

532

(M)

273

(F)

252

(F)

(M)

Retrievers (Flat-Coated)

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

8029

(M)

6152

(M)

2171

(M)

2092

(M)

1604

(M)

1374

(F)

1289

(M)

417

(M)

369

(M)

294

Retrievers (Golden)

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

17772

(M)

8880

(M)

7750

(M)

4642

(M)

4139

(M)

3668

(M)

3144

(M)

2926

(M)

2923

(F)

1999

Retrievers (Labrador)

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

2179

(F)

1340

(M)

1256

(M)

1087

(M)

1062

(M)

968

(M)

953

(M)

843

(M)

729

(F)

699

Retrievers (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

3368

(M)

2630

(M)

2475

(M)

671

(F)

446

(M)

364

(M)

308

(F)

290

(M)

263

(M)

216

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Stargaze’R ‘N Wingfield Wait Wait Don’T D Coller/P Coller/E Hackett GCH CH Indian Bend Kelyric Heart And Soul S Mccue/J Mccue/M Mccue/S De Fonte GCH CH Esthete Topsails Vjk London BN RN OA OAJ J Warren/J Necker/L Matter GCH CH Country Squire Cotillion S Jordan/D Jordan/D Jauron GCH CH Set’R Ridge’s National Pride N Glory P Miller/A Miller GCH CH Weymouths En Fuego P Disiena/G Godley/S Nordstrom GCH CH Linwood Resolute’s New Beginning RN CGC R Lloyd/W Lloyd GCH CH Esquire Fourwinds Travel’N Man S Rundle/A Quigley GCH CH Set’R Ridge’s Legend Of Sleepy Hollow L Mowery GCH CH Birdhaven Mood Indigo J Harmon/M Ptacek

(M)

34412

(F)

5386

(M)

2793

(F)

2788

(M)

2630

(M)

2628

(M)

1915

(M)

1691

(F)

934

(M)

883

Setters (Gordon) 1 GCH CH Skara Braes I Was Worth The Wait S Grober 2 GCH CH Saranac Toblerone E Fisher/W Fisher 3 GCH CH Blazen Spellbound’s Wonder Woman C Gold GCH CH Amberlove’s Are We A Pair? JH 4 C Kushell 5 GCH CH Timbaray N’ Sastya’s Outlaw CD JH CGC P Boldt/M Leonard/B Meining 6 GCH CH Mcq Time To Crank It Up C Cazier/D Cazier/R Quaco 7 GCH CH Brynbar Tamarack Sonic Boom JH D Brnger/M Brnger/E Shanahan 8 GCH CH Sastya Bit O’ Gold Babybel M Leonard 9 GCH CH Black Anvil Rampant Lion K Davidson-Christman 10 GCH CH Wildwood’s Affirmed B Bjerkestrand/B Bjerkestrand

(M)

1 2 3

(M)

13196

4216

(M)

1960

(M)

1562

(M)

980

(M)

893

(F)

483

(M)

414

(F)

367

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

445

(F)

232

(M)

206

1 GCH CH Militza’s My Cherie Amour T Mcneal/R Mcneal/K Wall/J Fisher 2 GCH CH Vermilion’s Sea Breeze M Foote/B Foote/S Nordstrom 3 GCH CH Tramore Notorious S Hassler/L Hassler 4 GCH CH Kellyglen’s Twilight Affair M Title/C Mckenzie/S Walker/P Kudla 5 GCH CH Stoneypoint’s Time To Reign J Mcclure/D Demorest/J Arch/R Arch 6 GCH CH Evergreen Good Intentions M Merlo 7 GCH CH Windrose Dressed To Kill C Horner/C Pearen/L Van Borssum 8 GCH CH Lucky Morn Firecracker J Ziech 9 GCH CH Courtwood Whirly Girl M Annandale 10 GCH CH Darnelle’s Pennies From Heaven M Higby/S Schafer

(F)

1 2 3 4 5

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 11

20506

13759

(M) 1 3 20 23 14 12 10480 (F)

6710

(F)

5986

(M)

5175

(M)

2057

(F)

1224

(F)

1211

(F)

1042

Spaniels (American Water)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

5282

(F)

259

(F)

257

(F)

166

(M)

150

Spaniels (Boykin) 1 GCH CH Larley’s Nothing But the Truth P Stevens Knudsen/J Sexton 2 GCH CH Top Gun Lone Wolf R Baebler/J De Angelo 3 GCH CH Texas Trace Hunter JH G Copeland/M Copeland CH Saint Thomas Justanislandboy 4 P Kadlec/S Reel

(M)

1 GCH CH Clussexx Over The Legal Limit J Sanchez/C Sanchez 2 GCH CH Clussexx Man Of Steel J Haverick/D Johnson/J Hubbard 3 GCH CH Nexus Roundhay Cmdr Adam Dalgliesh B Hoyle/K Hoyle 4 GCH CH Clussexx King Of Hearts C Dorris 5 GCH CH Chiffon Pistol Annies D Wahman/G Wahman CH Clussexx Atlas Primordial Titan 6 W Mellon/S Macquiddy 7 GCH CH Nautica’s Foolish Pleasure P Mccune 8 GCH CH Big Boom’s Limited Bugs Bunny CGC M Dellinger/C Jaynes/L Levai 9 GCH CH Nexus Summer Shower P Scholey/C Scholey/J Fankhauser 10 GCH CH Clumon Ragin Cajun At Breakaway J Scott/D Starr/R Moss

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

1286

(M)

170

(M)

169

(M) 0 0 0 0 1 0 118

Spaniels (Clumber)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

12302

(M)

8294

(M)

1612

(M)

1125

(F)

581

(M) 0 0 1 1 0 1 427 (F)

330

(M)

277

(F)

220

(M)

203

Spaniels (Cocker) ASCOB GCH CH Blondheim’s Easy Matters S Blondheim/B Blondheim GCH CH Be-Fit’s N Arikara Too Hot To Touch C Thompson/P Nazarko/D Christian GCH CH Silverhall Strike Force R Beinhauer GCH CH Mardi Gras La Dolce Vita R Logrie GCH CH Sunhaven American Ride BN RN CGC S Chan/J Rowlett/A Lawrence/S Lawrence/C Omatsu GCH CH Krismyth Sterling Silver K Ahlquist GCH CH Beachstone’s All American Girl P Grutzner/M Adkins GCH CH Trinity’s Tucked Under His Wing S Gray/S Dobmeier

(F)

Setters (Irish)

GCH CH Carolina’s Running With The Hare BN RN L Mccracken GCH CH Beavercreek’s Secret Celebration RN RATO L Mcgrath/L Thorsness/H Pemble GCH CH Waterway Pistol Packin’ Dixie Pixie SH CGC J Rose/S Rose/L Hattrem CH Kei-Rin’s Bandida De Offshore K Hayes/P Kozak/K Hayes/K Kozak CH Kei-Rin’s Wile E. Coyote P Kozak/K Kozak

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M) 0 1 6 9 8 8 4223

Setters (Irish Red and White) GCH CH Aramis Farms High Road To Killary D Peterson/J Zawikowski GCH CH Tullamore Toffi JH A Jones GCH CH Laurel Oak Santana Heart Of Red Rocks JH A Lonardi/S Lonardi

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

5811

(F)

2492

(M)

1741

(M)

790

(M)

391

(M)

322

(F)

307

(M)

283

The Dog News Top Ten List Presents The Top Ten Dogs YEAR END STATISTICS FOR 2015

Setters (English)

9 10

CH Vista & Dirtypaws Turn Back Time W Barbano CH Silverhall Silverado W Pike/B Pike

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Ashdown’s Time To Thrill C Douglas/J Beaudoin/B Van Deman/G White Jones GCH CH Beachstone’s Blacklist K Osper/J Legath/R Cardoso Da Silva/P Rambo GCH CH Mar-K’s Sunrise At Midnight J Hanlin/M Ragusa/M Ness GCH CH Be-Fit’s Grand Lover Boy D Christian/C Thompson GCH CH Toybox Little Bunny Foo Foo D Paull GCH CH Mar-K’s Black Diamond R Paz/D Paz/M Ragusa/M Ness GCH CH Pbj’s Black Superlative B Pruitt/M Pruitt GCH CH Mar-K’s Prologue K Blouso/R Gray/M Ness GCH CH Bib ‘N’ Tux Diamonds Are Forever B Warren GCH CH Mar-K’s Hot N Spicey M Ragusa/M Ness/J Curry

(M)

235

Spaniels (Cocker) Black

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 13

31066

(M)

7063

(M)

3721

(M)

1814

(F)

1479

(F)

1189

(M)

823

(M)

814

(F)

672

(F)

481

Spaniels (Cocker) Parti 1 GCH CH Lomapoint Dangerous Intentions K Olsen/L Tarantino/J Bjelland/T Pittman 2 GCH CH Riverwood N Dal-Mar Dream In Color D Close/J Downing 3 GCH CH My-Ida-Ho N Jems Captain E Ross/S Gerling 4 GCH CH Galaksi This Is Me M Kristensen 5 GCH CH Lomapoint Mythology J Bjelland/L Tarantino 6 GCH CH Pbj’s N San Jo’s Born To Rule B Pruitt/S Bell/M Pruitt 7 GCH CH Tri-Pod’s Sweet Symphony D Podratz 8 CH Bow-K’s Fashionista L Bowers 9 GCH CH Royalty Inc Beat It J Brickett 10 GCH CH Julre Mystic Rodeo J Turner-Hayes

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

1076

(F)

997

(M)

752

(M)

561

(F)

316

(F)

266

(F)

213

(F) 0 0 0 0 1 1 188 (M)

168

(M)

108

Spaniels (English Cocker) GCH CH Foxwoods Rock Of Cashel D Mauterer/K Lyons GCH CH Dawnglow Knight Rider E Neff/S Laflamme GCH CH Winfree’s Tearin’ Up The Town J Holmberg/L Ross/J Johnson GCH CH Golden Gait’s Dance To The Groove D Owczarzak GCH CH Edgewood Devilish Design S Loritz/B Threlfall GCH CH Foxwoods Midnight Romance N Pearson/D Mauterer/K Lyons GCH CH Winfree It’s Raining Men L Ross GCH CH St. Rock’s Latin Lover S Knowlton/M Knowlton GCH CH Jolyn N Indigo’s Rions Flag E Matuk/L Dobbins/C Bono/C Schlecht GCH CH Sapphyre’s Justaswingin Soul Sister A Calabrese/T Langley

248

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

10976

(M)

4153

(F)

2685

(F)

2283

(F)

1547

(M)

1111

(F)

523

(M)

351

(M)

308

(F)

303

Spaniels (English Springer) 1 GCH CH Telltale American Ride C Florence/D Strong/B Fink/R Novack/D Van Vorst/C Van 2 GCH CH Legacy Random Titleist R Mockoviak/S Mockoviak/K Fitzgerald 3 GCH CH Wynmoor Sweetgrass White Diamonds E Kerfoot/B Kerfoot/A Smith/R Gatlin 4 GCH CH Cerise Blindside D Cherry 5 GCH CH Foxboro N Shardust Authentic S Perreira/R Dehmel 6 GCH CH Ocoee Away We Go S Pelissero/E Cottingham 7 GCH CH Anli Castle’s Celtic Sorceress J Hansen/C Giampapa/L Giampapa 8 GCH CH Cerise Celtic Thunder Y Nobechi 9 GCH CH Monarch’s Playboy M Cotter/M Cotter CH Wallylama’s Behind The Scenes 10 C Saavedra/M Aya

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Sandscpe-Windwrd Seasons Of Dust & Glory J Constance/J Constance/N Dooley Bunch GCH CH Sandscape Pardon Me Boys G Perry/C Dooley/N Bunch GCH CH Killara’s Brighter Than The Sun TD K Balinski/G Kofron GCH CH Northaven Sandscape Chances Are S Stebbins/N Dooley Bunch GCH CH Nautica’s Causing Drama K Gault/P Gault/D Brewer GCH CH Killara Ticket To Ride At Greymorn CD PCD C Dillberger/S Mcatee/J Dillberger/K Balinski GCH CH Calico’s Back In Black J Zachow/B Hirschy/K Hirschy-Seivert GCH CH W-Haven’s Shades Of Pemberley CGC V O’Toole GCH CH Wyldkatz King Of The Night BN RN NJP CA D Stover CH Nautica’s Like No Other J Thibault/D Brewer

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Stanegate It’s Showtime JH SHU S Duncan GCH CH Poole’s Ide Last Dance G Siner/T Owens/B Urban GCH CH Beaufield’s Boundary Waters At Poole’s Ide B Kvarnlov/G Siner/D Patterson GCH CH Poole’s Ide Reversal Of Fortune T Urban/B Urban/G Siner GCH CH Mallyree Here Comes The Son CD RA JH A Getchell/P Manus/P Getchell GCH CH Whistle Stop’s The Wind On Fire G Siner CH Quiet Storm My Boy’s Wicked Smart CGC M Barker/S Barker CH All Green Wi’Envy V Alpha Nordic RN M Mcmunn GCH CH Cat N Pats Luck Of The Irish K Dassel GCH CH Tara’s Utter Chaos T Darling-Lyon

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 18

35963

(M)

23220

(F)

19602

(M)

17862

(M)

12094

(M)

6390

(F)

1100

(M)

829

(M)

695

(F) 0 0 0 1 1 0 581

Spaniels (Field)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

1835

(F)

1188

(F)

1145

(M)

563

(M)

421

(M)

379

(M)

335

(M)

297

(M)

191

(M)

Spaniels (Irish Water)

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

2050

(F)

1999

(M)

1546

(M)

565

(M)

539

(F)

367

(M)

315

(F)

286

(M)

268

(M)

193

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BERNARDI: Although I certainly know all of the sitting board members, I have no real knowledge of their skills, etc. and can only say what mine are, not what theirs are not. From 1969 right through the present, I have been breeding, exhibiting, putting on events, (including all-breed shows, specialty shows, matches, coursing events), judging, serving as an officer of all-breed, group and specialty clubs and contributing to the delegate body in many important roles. I have first-hand knowledge of how it all works. MCATEER: A fully rounded knowledge of the purebred world in which I am active and engaged, and have been for the past 50 years. There is nothing like having lived through what works and what does not! I am a “communicator” and will know how to positively engage our “constituents” and the general public. And, I am old enough to remember when owning an AKC Registered dog was a jewel in the family crown. I want us to grab back that feeling and I want it now! I compete in performance field events, and would bring solid field/hunting knowledge to this board and act as a bridge to those members whose interest lies primarily in this venue. My roots are in conformation, but I believe a well-built purpose-bred dog can compete in conformation and additionally in field trials and hunting tests AND SUCCEED. I have certainly been out there proving it. I fully understand the challenges inside this branch of our sport, from loss of grounds, legislative issues, public opinion and changing rules. Field Trials and Hunting Tests continue to grow and deserve serious representation on the board. CRUZ: I bring my labor relations negotiating skills, judging and Executive Field Representative experience. FEENEY: I have knowledge of our sport, organizations within our sport, and issues concerning canine health because of my affiliation with the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). I have legal skills and experience to perceive legal and practical consequences and risks of business and other decisions. Other members of the Board have similar knowledge, skills, and abilities, but no two share the same degree of knowledge, skills, and abilities. People have different life experiences and interests even in the same fields, which make for unique and valuable perspectives on challenging issues in need of solutions. As of now, there are three lawyers on the Board, but our common profession has proved no assurance of common positions on any issues. POWERS: Each of the candidates brings a unique background, set of skills and experience that would make them valuable members of the Board. Imagine the horror of a Board consisting of all lawyers! We need diversity on our Board as on any board. However, corporate governance, at the board level is in some sense a team sport, not individual competition. I don’t mean to imply that to be a team player a board member must vote with the group. I mean that the team members each must believe that their position is in the best interest of the AKC, the Sport and the constituents. I believe that I and all of the candidates believe in, and are dedicated to, AKC’s interests. I bring a strong background in the practice of law; extensive experience as a business owner/operator (Chain of retail pet

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supply stores, Veterinary Hospital, chain of dry cleaners, Pet Supplement sold by ecommerce). In short, I know how business works; how to make a payroll, pay the rent and have something left over. These skills and experience coupled with my recent Board experience qualify me for your trust in managing this great and venerable organization. 3. What do you consider to be the primary challenge facing the AKC at this time, and how do you recommend AKC address that challenge? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Activist with anti purebred agendas working to legislate restrictive measures against all breeders not only affects our American Kennel Club but even our competing registries. The public is being brainwashed by their anti-breeding celebrity spokespersons. “Adopt don’t shop” philosophy’s are major challenges. Identifying our priorities through strategic planning and elevating our brand would give value to owning an AKC pedigree. We must rebrand and reposition our AKC to increase its relevance to a wider audience. A major spokesperson known to a vast population would be an asset. First and foremost, we must maintain the loyalty of our core constituency! Developing connections with elected officials, breeders and dog owners is a must. Making AKC relevant to society today should not be that difficult with educated teamwork! We must understand that many Americans no longer even recognize what the letters AKC represent. BIDDLE: The primary challenge facing AKC is three-pronged: meeting the needs of the fancy, engaging the dog-owning public and defeating the animal rights extremists. As Bob Dylan sang, “The times they are a changin’ ”. AKC, our sport and, indeed, our beloved dogs, will be seriously, if not fatally, wounded if we fail to address any one of the three prongs. For the fancy, the first prong of our challenge, we must quit raising fees and placing more and more requirements on clubs to hold dog shows. We must recognize how the size of the club, its geographic location, and available show venues affect the various competitions/activities the club can offer at its events. We need to further improve, simplify, and de-bureaucratize the show application process. AKC needs to spend its money wisely and make sound investments. The fancy misses the printed Gazette. Recently I needed to look something up from the late 90s. I went to my library of old Gazettes and quickly found the information. It was wonderful to again hold and peruse that great magazine. We need to find a way to mitigate the costs to bring that resource back. We must get our Juniors involved in not only showing, but also in club activities. Empty nesters and retirees who were once part of the fancy should be contacted and encouraged to be active again. As to the second prong, we must make the general public aware that the AKC exists and that it is a positive force for them and their dogs. AKC has recognized this and is aggressively using social media and our website to tell our story about the good things we do for everyone’s dogs: CHF and AKC Reunite; DNA information; articles on training, animal husbandry, veterinary care; monitor the care and conditions of dogs and

kennel facilities; provide support and services for dogs and owners dealing with natural disasters; hold Meet the Breeds events so folks can learn about different breeds and find one that fits their life style; Woofipedia and the list goes on and on. In addition we must make greater use of print media and television and find a ‘doggy’ celebrity spokesperson. The FidoTV partnership is a positive step. Two demographics that we should especially target are the younger generation (millennials, etc.) and those who are getting ready to retire and could now have time to pursue activities with their dogs. Even my longtime friend from graduate school after a recent visit with my beloved Akitas, said, and me “Yep, it’s about time for me to get a dog.” (She likes Dachshunds). When she’s ready, I’ll be there to help her. Of utmost importance to both the fancy and average dog owner is the challenge of the third prong: the fight against the animal rights movement and their allout efforts to take our dogs away. They cry: “adopt from a shelter” and “don’t buy from an evil breeder”. They support legislation that makes it increasingly difficult to breed and keep dogs. Both of these tactics are in lock step with their underlying goal to “spay and neuter until there are none”. We must expose their true purpose, their downright lies and misinformation. For example, AKC should give wide circulation to the very recent NAIA study, which statistically destroys the animal rights mantra that purebred dogs are flooding the shelters. Sandra Murray in her 2-part article in the September and October, 2015 issues of ShowSight provides further analysis and statistics. I would let the public know the fine job the AKC Governmental Relations Department is doing in working with legislators at all levels to enact legislation that supports our right to have and enjoy our dogs. The public is generally unaware of what’s going on, but they do understand the concept of extinction. I educate at every opportunity from talking to my neighbors at a gathering to talking to someone in the line at the grocery store. The animal rights extremists have taken control of the conversation. We must get it back and become the ‘go to’ resource for all things dog. AKC’s very survival depends on meeting this three-pronged challenge. BERNARDI: The AKC must find a way to find the balance between striving for excellence and finding the income necessary to run the organization. It seems we have begun to lose quality, even the interest in quality, in pursuit of income. Everywhere I go I have people tell me how happy they are that they were around when the sport was a grand pursuit, something to be proud of. We must find a way back to being something that is once again worthy of that pride. None of us, including me, want to say that we devoted all of these years and money and time and energy to something that was simply unworthy of that devotion. MCATEER: I believe there is more than one important challenge, but for me the primary challenge facing the AKC is losing brand recognition. Today, if people buy a purebred dog they don’t even bother to register it, so clearly we have not driven home the importance of our brand. Or, they acquire a dog through the pound, and feel they have done a good deed. We have missed our messaging opportunities and

need to really focus on swinging public interest from pound to pedigree. Those who know me well know I feel we spend way too much time talking to ourselves, and not nearly enough time engaging and endearing the general public. We need to be out in the public eye, from appearances at local animal events, to local shows where spectators are most likely to appear with their family members. I think one of the ways to overcome the “ho hum” feeling toward purebreds is to focus on two ends of the age spectrum. Get into the schools and focus on our youth. Fourth grade seems to be a perfect age to introduce pet responsibility and many schools seem on board with this endeavor. And when you engage a child, you get a family. And what about those of retirement age. Usually they are looking to do something interesting and would thrive in Rally and Obedience. I do not think the AKC has ever targeted “the golden years.” If I had a “Karolynne budget,” I would spend it on a 30-minute twice-a–month (weekend slot) program. A pilot program of say 8 episodes encompassing everything a family might be interested in from “bringing home baby” to “my dog could do that.”The entire family watches television on a weekend and frequently together. TV Programming is an expensive venture, but that’s what sponsors and partners are for and it is where you grab the attention of MILLIONS at a sitting. It might cost us, but not having people choose purebreds or register them is costing us more. We have got to push the public back to the pedigreed dog. CRUZ: We’ve learned we could no longer depend on registrations to secure AKC’s financial future. As a result, outside sources of income have been successfully sought to sustain our operation and are always being explored as means to increase our ability to help purebred dogs, our sport and our clubs. FEENEY: The AKC has the continuing primary challenge to champion the purebred dog. With about 2.7 million purebred puppies purchased each year, that population of buyers should look to the AKC—first and last—for all things related to the dog. The AKC cannot afford to ignore this large population of purebred dog lovers, or to passively allow others to believe there is little value in purebred dogs. If the AKC can capture more interest and support from this population, the AKC will be a stronger and more influential organization going forward. More revenue is always nice, but the need for more influence cannot be overstated given the enduring political and societal pressures exerted by competing interests, many designed to end our way of life. If I am reelected to the Board, I intend to continue my efforts to improve the health and welfare of purebred dogs. I will also exert more effort at improving the AKC’s ability to reach out to the American public, primarily relying on what the next generations use for communication: social media avenues. If we want new participants in our fold, then we need to engage them on their level. POWERS: The AKC has two problems which are in my opinion, intertwined. One is the cultural/political shift, driven by the Animal Rights extremists; the other decline in one of AKC’s core business, registration. We must address both problems with a unified strategy, message, Public Relations and Government Relations effort. Continued on page 122

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I believe that we have recently begun to see some better results in resisting restrictive ordinances at the local level, in many areas of the country. I believe that the general public is becoming less receptive to the AR message. We must continue to engage in the cultural war and increase our commitment to the fight. Registration for the first time since the 1990’s saw a year over year increase. We are on the right tract but this is only the beginning of the turnaround. We must now double down, triple down in our investments in registration initiatives, public relations and government relations. I believe that with sufficient thought, outside and inside help that we can craft a better message, and better ways to deliver it to more people. To double or triple down on these programs there must be funding. Our core customers, the Fancy, are contributing to the sport by paying entry fees, registration fees, show recording fees, judge’s application fees, etc.; in my opinion the Fancy is at the limit in its ability to fund AKC operations. No matter how one might prioritize the problems/ issues facing AKC, as I have above with culture and registration at the top of the list or in some other configuration, an essential part of the answers to most of our issues requires the application of resources, both human and financial. This requires new, non-traditional revenue streams. Accordingly, my focus is twofold: to manage our present businesses so that we serve the mission and our customers, and to develop future opportunities, so that the necessary revenue is available. 4. What one thing do you give credit for AKC doing well in the last four years and what do you recommend that AKC do to perpetuate that success? AYERS TURNER KNORR: The addition of the Grand Championship title has proven to be extremely popular increasing entries and revenue. The newly approved levels of achievement will assure continued growth. BIDDLE: The Breeder of Merit (BOM) Program! AKC’s tagline says it all. We’re more than champion dogs, we’re the dog’s champion. What is the one thing AKC must have to exist? The answer is healthy, temperamentally sound PUREBRED DOGS, bred for type and function. It all begins with the BREEDER. The BOM program was announced in late 2010. As of January 8, 2016, there were over 12,000 AKC Breeders of Merit. The immediate and continued success of this program, which embraces and promotes the importance of not just breeding purebred dogs, but breeding “beautiful purebred dogs whose appearance, temperament and abilities are true to their breed,” provides a signal to a family looking to purchase a puppy that this breeder is a responsible breeder and that the dog they bring home has had the best possible start in life. The breeders participating in BOM must demonstrate a commitment to the AKC community, the sport of purebred dogs and to their breeds. Further, the BOM program and the substantial participation in it will go a long way in assuring the general public that AKC and its breeders care very much about the quality and health of the dogs they are producing as well as dispelling the animal rights extremists’ mantra that we are just a bunch of uncaring money-hungry ghouls. AKC must continue to support our core breeders by providing enhancements to the BOM program such as breeder education programs, Marketplace package incentives, and recognition programs specific to the BOM program. BERNARDI: The AENC show continues to be a huge success. Reunite (formerly Companion Animal Recovery) is hugely successful on many levels, including additional revenue and public relations. Who isn’t in favor of returning lost pets to their owners? It’s a win/win for everyone. The Canine Health Foundation is the jewel in the public relations crown, which is visible proof that we care about the dogs, but it is valuable in and of itself, because it pursues health initiatives for all dogs. AKC should continue to support as much as possible both of these worthwhile programs. My knowledge of the FidoTV initiative come mainly from Chairman Menaker’s report in this magazine and from that I feel it can only be a good thing for us and our dogs. MCATEER: Just to be clear, the AKC does a good many things well. But if I were to shine a light on one area,

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it would be the government relations/legislative area of the AKC. The tireless work of this department, encompasses not only the AKC Mission Statement, but their Objectives and Core Values. They are a department to point to when talking about the good the AKC does for all dogs, not only purebred canines. I would recommend that this department be increased in size to continue to be effective and handle all its differing roles. There is not a week (and sometimes daily) where an email does not land in our boxes speaking of important and sometimes urgent issues across the country requiring immediate action. The resources of this department have stopped most impending legislature cold in its tracks and prevented any one state from getting a toe hold on anti-dog legislation. CRUZ: Expanding the Breeder of Merit Program, establishing the Bred with HEART initiative. Continued support for breeders will expand both programs and ensure the health and well-being of our animals. FEENEY: The AKC deserves credit for doing many things well in the past four years. One standout is engaging the American public in the AKC and purebred dogs through traditional and social media. For a long time, we have repeatedly heard that the AKC needs to get its message out. That has been happening, and people are listening. The evidence of that fact is the total audience reached with print, online, television, and syndicated and matte stories has grown, and in 2015 it was a staggering 24,709,488,657. The AKC Facebook page recently surpassed 3 million fans. The AKC website traffic recently reached 3,789,666 unique users. This means the AKC is relevant to people’s lives and is held in high esteem. It also means the AKC is expanding its market, and gaining influence and opportunities for growth. The AKC needs to continue the remarkable efforts so far undertaken to perpetuate this success. POWERS: There are a number of areas where AKC has achieved success in the last few years. Registration is ticking up for the first time since the 1990’s. Our public image has been enhanced and I believe that, recently we have had better success in repelling restrictive ordinances at the local level. The seismic change in attitude that I find most significant is the process the Board used in considering the recent changes to the judging process. Unprecedented, in nearly 130 years the Board solicited comments from the Fancy, and all with an interest regarding the approval process before the Board began to make a decision. The volume of the response was stunning. The comments were analyzed, categorized, discussed, debated and incorporated or rejected in the second draft. The second draft was again put out for comment. The same process was followed before the final draft was agreed to. Whether or not one likes the final result I believe that all should like the process, which was open, transparent, and gave the Board the benefit of the knowledge and perspectives that resides in the Fancy, all before a decision was agreed to. How do we continue this? We continue to be open and transparent, before major decisions or policy changes affecting the sport are made. 5. What do each of the following the phrases mean to you: • uphold the integrity of its Registry • promoting the sport of purebred dogs • promote breeding for type and function • advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion • advance canine health and well-being • protect the rights of all dog owners • promote responsible dog ownership In the last four years, do you believe the AKC has worked to advance each one of these objectives? If so, please provide specific examples. If not, why do you believe AKC has failed to do that, and what would you recommend AKC do to change that? AYERS TURNER KNORR: These phrases represent the core values of AKC, our mission. In my heart I truly believe our Staff, Board of Directors, Delegates, Breeders and participants in our activities have worked hard to protect those values. Before placing blame on the AKC, we must ask our clubs and ourselves what have we personally done to promote our brand in a positive light? Finger pointing and complaining among us does not count! Let’s replace disap-

pointment with positivity. There is power in positive thinking put into action! Remember, others see out negativity on social media. Outside sources seeking to rob our revenue streams have contributed to our declining profitability perhaps shocking us into a state of disarray. Adding some new faces to our team should have significant success in turning things around. See No. 3. BIDDLE: It is worthwhile to note that the phrases listed are taken directly from the AKC Mission Statement. Uphold the integrity of its Registry This means the dogs in a dog’s pedigree are who they say they are and the lineage displayed is true and accurate. As a Trial Board Chair I am very much aware of the actions AKC takes against those who engage in activities that threaten/harm the integrity of the Registry. Also, the frequently used sire program, DNA testing and AKC Dual sire registration procedures all help to maintain the integrity of the Registry. AKC must use its Inspection Service and written complaints to identify areas of fraud and take disciplinary action including the publication of such action. If registration materials look suspicious, AKC must investigate and not issue a Certificate of Registration if the ‘problem’ isn’t cleared up. Promoting the sport of purebred dogs — This means making the public aware of the benefits of purebred dogs and all the activities they can do with their dogs. We must continue using and improving our social media, website and special events, like Meet the Breeds, to teach folks about the predictability and health of a purebred dog and help them to find a dog and dog sports that fit their lifestyle. Then they can use our AKC online Marketplace and Parent Club pages to find a responsible breeder from whom to get a quality, beautiful healthy dog. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship (AENC), the AKC Invitational Agility Trials and AKC Obedience and Agility Championships, as well as the AKC Obedience Classic bring visibility to these events. Our FidoTV partnership will provide additional exposure for these sports. However, AKC must do more and make even greater use of all available media to get out the purebred dog story. AND, again, we must secure a ‘doggy’ celebrity spokesperson who can promote AKC and our AKC affiliates. Promote breeding for type and function — This means ensuring that the dogs produced by the AKC fancy are not only fit for the purpose for which they were bred, but also are the healthiest dogs in mind and body possible. As noted previously, the BOM program is of tremendous importance and honors the breeding of sound, healthy, typey and functional purebred dogs. Advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion — This means that we must educate the public about and expose them to purebred dogs through our electronic resources and our special events such as Meet the Breeds. We must explain the importance of proper breeding to produce a puppy with predictable characteristics and the importance of selecting a puppy which is compatible with the family’s lifestyle. Although the mission statement does not address Canine Partners or the average pet owner’s cherished companion, AKC has come to realize that in America’s Kennel Club family companions may be purebred, rescue and mixes. Accepting and educating this expanded constituency is vital to negating the animal rights extremists’ attacks and countering some public perception that AKC is elitist and exclusive. Our publication the AKC Family Dog is an inclusive publication covering all our constituencies, while AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Trailer Project demonstrates our commitment to serve all dogs. Advance canine health and well-being — This means not only educating dog owners about how to keep their dogs happy and healthy, but also doing research on canine diseases that impact their lives and longevity. Through our electronic and print resources AKC provides valuable information on canine health and research, much of which is conducted by our affiliate organization the AKC Canine Health Foundation. Our newly-hired Chief Veterinary Officer, Jerry Klein, DVM, will be a voice for AKC health and wellbeing initiatives and will be an important link between the AKC, the Canine Health Foundation and the veterinary community. Our AKC Compliance, DNA Operations, Educational Services, Investigations/Inspections and Case Management Department through inspections and education of breeders, promote and assure proper care for dogs in breeders’ facilities. Continued on page 126

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Protect the rights of all dog owners — This means we must ensure that people have the right to keep, breed, and engage in activities with dogs as they see fit as long as reasonable care and conditions are met and maintained. The human canine bond is a sacred bond that must be protected and respected. The animal rights extremists’ end game is to make dogs extinct. They fight for their cause on two fronts: the court of public opinion and in the legislative chambers from village councils to state legislatures to halls of Congress. They are talented masters of propaganda, misinformation and outright lies; well-funded, and incrementalists. They use a variety of media to convince the public that it is wrong to own dogs. They call it speciesism. They use television ads showing shivering, fearful and sadeyed dogs. A song that stirs the emotions plays in the background, while a celebrity spokesperson pleads: “for just $18 a month you can save these dogs and give them hope.” The public sees those ads and reacts. I’ve overheard people many times responding positively to those ads. These extremists have taken control of the public conversation. We must get it back. We need to beef up our efforts in this public opinion war: more print ads, more TV ads, more billboards, more social media involvement, and a real ‘doggy’ celebrity spokesperson. We need to be proactive, not reactive. Their other front is legislative. They work at getting laws passed that make it harder and harder to keep, breed and use our dogs. They do this incrementally. Move the needle a little farther each time, until finally our rights and our beloved dogs are gone. Sheila Goffe and her Governmental Relations Department (GR) are a major bulwark in our defense against them. The GR website and Taking Command newsletter are full of useful tools for dealing with proposed and pending legislation of interest and provide current listing of legislative contacts. AKC must increase funding to the legislative fight and elevate Ms. Goffe’s position to a VP level. The GR Department work is vital to the survival of AKC and our way of life with our beloved dogs. BERNARDI: • uphold the integrity of its Registry Many years ago I was one of the first, if not THE first writer to ask questions of board candidates for a national dog magazine. Every candidate in every election at that time stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of the registry. Who talks about that now? The Mission Statement addresses it first: The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry,” To me, this means that this is a VERY important obligation. • promoting the sport of purebred dogs This is a huge obligation, and includes showcasing all of our events and providing any support necessary for event-giving clubs and their tireless and unheralded volunteers to be successful and thrive. • promote breeding for type and function Our parent clubs are and should be at the forefront of breeding for type and function and they generally do a great job. I wish there could be a way to bring our conformation dogs and our performance dogs (coursing, field trials, etc.) together in appearance. It’s difficult to always say we believe in form following function, when the disparity

continues to grow. Congratulations to the breeds who award their breeders producing dual champions. • advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion Only a few of our puppies get to the show ring, especially from our “core” breeders, so we need to emphasize to the dog-buying public that AKC dogs are at their best as loving companions, in addition to trotting around a giant show ring. • advance canine health and well-being The CHF is the biggest player in this area and does a tremendous job. But we are wise to remember that positive health test results are not the only contributing factors. The conditions in which AKC dogs live and are raised contribute greatly to their health and certainly their well being. • protect the rights of all dog owners I support protecting the rights of dog owners to keep dogs in accordance with the laws in their place of residency and in compliance with AKC’s care and conditions policies. I oppose breed specific legislation and mandatory spay and neuter laws. • promote responsible dog ownership Who would oppose responsible dog ownership and certainly promoting it should be part of our mission. But before we promote it we ought to define it. What is “responsible dog ownership” or, for that matter, “a responsible breeder”? If we can’t define it, the public certainly cannot. AKC has done a good job in most of those areas. However, I think it has lost sight of the importance of its registry and has failed to protect its integrity, primarily through some of the programs designed to simply register more dogs, such as the Administrative Research Registry. MCATEER: uphold the integrity of its Registry. Protect the purity of all AKC registered breeds and their standards. It is the original basis of the AKC since 1884 • promoting the sport of purebred dogs Offering opportunities for advancing the interest in purebred dogs by continuing to grow the areas of competition and involvement with your canine. To enhance offerings to areas of opportunity not purely focused on the “perfect specimen.” • promote breeding for type and function This is of course an area of personal preference. If you own a beautiful example of type, it does not mean you have to prove its purpose, but the dog needs to be BUILT TO DO IT’S JOB. • advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion Promote purebreds, be obvious in advertising. Be visible in communities and be active in discussion. Stay away from the “them vs. us” conversations that always denigrate to verbal fistfights, and just stay the course of engaging the public with wonderful stories of purebred dogs. We are not currently as successful in this area, while the “others” are very visible in their messaging. • advance canine health and well-being As breeders, continue to test every dog bred and clear it for breed specific health issues. Make sure any dog you are passing to an owner has your best health efforts in its gene pool. Continue to support AKC CHF, both as an individual, as a parent club and encourage the AKC to significantly enhance their donations. • protect the rights of all dog owners Support the efforts of the AKC Legislative/ Government department, and equally im-

portant, support the federations/lobbyists in your area. Be 100% aware of what is going on inside your town and state. • promote responsible dog ownership This falls directly to breeders. Keep track of where your pups are, keep their owners informed and advised and lead by example. When you focus on the word “registry” rather than purebred, the AKC has protected the registry well. And has done so for over a century. Where they have loosened their leashes is in the areas of competition where non-purebred canines have the right to compete. In the area of promoting the sport of purebred dogs, I believe their continued offerings in sport activities has greatly encouraged those with a dog to get out and do something. Today there is something for everyone if there is an interest to be involved. Promoting breeding for type and function lays with the interests of breeders. But there is a long list of offerings for purposebred animals, particularly in the Hound, Sporting and Terrier groups. The introduction of hunting tests introduced many in the Sporting world to the field. Rally serves as an event of “I can do that” fun. Phrases like barn hunt, and earth dog are a part of everyday conversation. The areas in which one can compete is endless. I think the AKC is probably legendary around the world with its Canine Health Foundation. It is a model for others to follow. Our job is to keep it up, keep the funding uppermost in our “spend category.” But it is also the duty of breeders to do their part, and breed only dogs who have cleared breed specific health tests. As stated before the work of the AKC’s legislative/government department is incomparable. Responsible dog ownership starts with the breeders, and a good screening of potential dog owners, but the “responsibility days” and good use of the website reinforce the ability for any dog owner to get information and involvement. We are weakest in the area of advocating for the purebred dog as a family companion. While the AKC is primarily a registry we have to step outside “registry mode” and recognize that there are many ways to reach out and “touch” the public. And a great website is informational but not personal. I think we need a far more personal approach to gain back the “family.” CRUZ: Security of the stud book Over 7 million combined monthly unique visitors on Facebook and website Continued Parent club participation All clubs, all sports participating with website Bred with HEART promotes healthy puppies Government Relations, PAC Promote responsible dog ownership through local clubs AKC has and will continue to work to advance each of these objectives through the efforts of our outstanding Staff and the continued leadership to guide them. FEENEY: Each of these phrases comprise the remarkable mission statement of the American Kennel Club. Central to the mission is the breeding and survival of healthy, sound, and good-looking purebred dogs for our sport, working purposes, and family companions. It is important to appreciate the equal importance of each of these inter-related

objectives as, in the aggregate, this is the purpose—the soul, if you will—of the AKC. There is nothing wrong with the AKC’s mission statement. If we focus efforts on one or some of these charges, and pay less attention to others, we compromise the mission and hinder the AKC’s potential. Yes. Recognizing the fancy cannot produce enough purebred dogs to meet the American public’s yearly demand for purebred dogs, the AKC developed and launched the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program. This program is designed to promote the breeding of healthier purebred dogs and improve the welfare of the dogs, as well as help the public find healthier dogs for themselves and their families. The Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program also provides a platform for education in breeding better dogs. This is particularly important because we also need good purebred dogs to keep our sport competitive and alive. It is the purebred dog, after all, that is the entrée to, and sustenance of, our sport. Like many other sports, our sport is losing participants and finding that new and younger participants are hard to attract. Entries in most events are experiencing a decreasing trend. As of November 2015, for instance, there were 76,053 fewer entries than in 2014. The AKC has worked toward the survival of our sport by introducing 5 new events and 8 new classes in existing events; and offering 20 new titles which do in fact motivate continued competition and participation. But, while there is continued participation, the number of unique entries is not increasing in most of our events. In other words, for the most part, the same dogs are being entered. The AKC needs to attract new and younger participants to our events, and to keep them coming back. For example, 26% of the exhibitors entering the 4 – 6-month puppy class are new, but sadly only 17% of them continue to show. The need to attract and retain new and younger participants is not a reflection of failure on the part of the AKC. As mentioned, many other sports are grappling with a similar phenomenon and likewise asking what can be done to make their sport more appealing. The game of golf is losing millions of participants. In one study, a group of diverse young people said golf is a slow, boring game; a game for older people; and too time consuming. Market research experience shows consumer needs fall into four “cornerstone” categories: gratification, wellbeing (feeling good), security, and freedom. The golf study concluded that the most compelling benefits of golf for youth are gratification and well-being. The AKC staff had a similar conclusion about our sport. It was found that the majority of participants in our sport are motivated by the gratification they experience from activities associated with developing their skills and their dog’s skills, achieving personal goals, and the pleasure of social interactions associated with chosen events. Interestingly, “slow and boring” is also piquing criticism of the sport of baseball. Some argue that baseball is too slow a game to hold the attention of young fans who are more interested in faster moving sports. For the younger generations, faster is just a way of life. And so it was written, “people have proposed all sorts of crazy solutions” for the game of baseball. We need to do similarly. Without changing the fundamental nature of our Continued on page 132

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deployment. But that was a unique circumstance amongst the dogs. Overall, there were only a small number of respiratory problems reported,” Otto says. Some of the dogs also developed gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea, dehydration, loss of appetite and fatigue. Again, treatment was uneventful and all disorders resolved quickly.

eyond an increased incidence of Lymphoma when cancer was diagnosed, the study has shown none of the dogs experienced any increase in other significant health problems. Likewise, their longevity does not appear to have been impacted. If anything, the SAR Dogs deployed on 9/11 lived longer than average pet dogs do. “The median age for dogs at death in both the control and deployed groups is 12.5 years,” Otto says. “I’m really excited by that finding because large breeds tend to have slightly shorter Long-term effects: In terms of long-term health lifespans of 10 or 11 years.” problems, Otto and her team Otto attributes the lonof researchers were looking for gevity to multiple factors: the incidences of cancer in particular dogs’ fitness due to the high because the deployed dogs had activity level SAR demands, high level exposure to toxins on their having a purpose in life, 9/11 as already mentioned. Surand their having a strong relaprisingly, the overall cancer rate tionship with their handler. was exactly the same for the dogs “I think they lived a long in both the deployed and control time partially because SAR groups. However, the dogs in the dogs are more fit than pets. deployed group did have a higher They don’t become obese incidence of Lymphoma when because they are very active. cancer was diagnosed. Obesity takes years off of a “While this is a commonly didog’s life,” she says. “I also agnosed cancer in labs, goldens think they lived a long time and shepherds, we didn’t see because they have a purpose. any incidences of Lymphoma in Or put another way, they the dogs in the control group. Yet, have a reason to get up every there were a number of dogs in morning.” the deployed group that were diThe fact that they have a agnosed with it. Although the final tremendous relationship with statistics haven’t been completed, their handler is another importhis appears to be a trend,” Otto tant factor according to Otto. says. It has been clinically proven Another finding likely relates that people benefit from their to the increased incidence of Lymrelationship with a dog. She Searching the area that was the Marriott Hotel at phoma. believes it works both ways. the World Trade Center. Pictured: Lynne Engelbert “There were some biochemi“It’s well-known that when and K9 Lucy (Border Collie, SAR certifications: cal abnormalities found in blood Disaster Search and Human Remains Detection). a person pets a dog, the perwork done one year after the dogs Photo by Tom Clark, California Task Force 4. son’s blood pressure rate were deployed on 9/11. The subtle drops. What may not be as changes included increased levels well-known is a dog’s blood of immunoglobulin, bilirubin and alkaline phosphapressure rate drops when it is petted by a person. So, the intertase. The cause of the elevated levels is unknown. action is mutually beneficial,” she says. But the abnormalities would be consistent with toxWhile all of the dogs in the study received regular, good ins being filtered from the bloodstream by the liver or quality veterinary care, Otto doesn’t believe it was the deciding when the immune system is activated. As the study factor in the dogs’ longevity. progressed, the elevated levels returned to normal,” “Although we provided handlers with pet health insurance Otto says. to help enable them to provide care, few of the dogs in the It’s possible a foreign exposure occurred when study received care I would describe as ‘over the top.’ Not all of the dogs inhaled something toxic, or when they the handlers were able to go the extra mile financially. For exgroomed themselves and licked something off of ample, some of the dogs in the study received chemotherapy their fur. The exact source of the exposure is unwhen it was prescribed but others didn’t,” Otto says. known and never can be. 130 Dog News

PennVet Working Dog Center Photos: The Working Dog Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. The Animal Medical Center Study: The findings of Otto’s study are similar to those of a 5-year longitudinal study led by Philip Fox, DVM, DACVIM/ECVIM, DACVECC, at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. Fox’s study did not detect major, long-term health issues in a group of 27 NYPD police dogs deployed at Ground Zero on 9/11 compared with a control group composed of pet and police dogs that were not directly exposed to the World Trade Center site. The NYPD dogs in Fox’s study worked the entire 37-week recovery/clean-up operation, which was far longer than the group of SAR Dogs followed in Otto’s study. Given that, the dogs in The Animal Medical Center study had the highest level of exposure to toxic substances compared to all of the working dogs. Yet, they appeared to have been relatively unscathed by it over the 5-year monitoring period. Only mild, infrequent, health conditions were identified during this interval. “None of the dogs were diagnosed with chronic respiratory tract disease,” Fox says. “Six of the 27 died of various causes, but that was comparable to the incidence of death in the control group. Many of them did develop issues, but the issues seemed to be age-related. For example, some developed arthritis and had to be euthanized because they couldn’t walk. A couple of them were diagnosed with cancer but that’s not uncommon in older dogs, and the incidence among the deployed dogs was comparable to that of the control group. In terms of the incidence of other diseases, we found no differences between the deployed dogs and the dogs in the control group. Nineteen of the 27 dogs were still alive and apparently healthy at the conclusion of the study.” Human First Responders: Contrary to the results of Otto and Fox’s studies, which show the long-term health of the SAR Dogs deployed on 9/11 was not impacted for the most part, similar studies of human 9/11 First Responders show they did not fare as well. For example, one study showed human First Responders have a 15% higher incidence of cancer than the general population. Interestingly, Lymphoma is one of the cancers most commonly diagnosed in them, as was the case in the SAR Dogs deployed on 9/11 and followed by Otto. Further, reactive airway diseases (i.e., conditions involving wheezing and allergic reactions) and abnormal lung function (i.e., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD) have been diagnosed in almost 70% of the human First Responders evaluated. “The lack of respiratory disorders in the dogs as compared to the high incidence in human First Responders might be accounted for by the arrival time of each group on the scene,” Otto says. “None of the dogs were present during the tower collapse when the plume of dust, smoke, and toxins generated the greatest risk factor for pulmonary complications. “Anatomical differences between human and canine airways also might be a factor. The dogs’ longer nasal passages may be better able to filter out particulate matter. Their lungs also function differently. Because dogs are much more athletic, their lungs can exchange a lot more oxygen than humans. This is all conjecture however. No one really knows why there was such a difference in the long-term health effects in canine and human First Responders.”

With the United States’ national security under constant threat from terrorist attacks, specially trained dogs remain one of the best tools available to detect and mitigate potential threats. Search and Rescue Dogs (SAR) also are critical for finding the following: victims of natural and man-made disasters; persons who become lost, forensic evidence for criminal cases; etc. To help answer the growing need for high performance detection and SAR Dogs, the PennVet Working Dog Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine was established in 2007. It serves Thunder with his Handler as a national research and develop- K9 Spring Pittore of New Jersey Task ment center for detection dogs. In so Force 1. K9 Thunder is a graduate doing, it aims to increase collabora- of the Working Dog Center. tive research and scientific assessment in this growing field and apply the newest scientific findings and veterinary expertise to optimize the training of detection and SAR Dogs. To date, the center has graduated 8 dogs for SAR careers, 9 for police work, 2 for medical detection and 3 for biodetection work in a cancer study. Currently, 22 others are in training. The center primarily trains labs, shepherds (German and Dutch) and a few other breeds. While most of the dogs are donated by breeders, the center bred two litters of labs. The latter were part of a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) breeding K9 Patterson during program, which the center took over as a building search part of a cooperative research agreement. exercise. All of the dogs come to the center as 8 week-old puppies, when they are started on basic foundation training. As they mature, they’re put into an advanced training program for a career that best suits them, i.e., explosives detection, biodetection, SAR, etc. Your help is needed! In order for the center to continue to produce top quality working dogs, a steady stream of puppies is needed. Breeders interested in donating a puppy to the program may visit the following for more information: http://pennvetwdc.org/training-center/breeders/ Because each dog is fostered evenings and weekends to ensure the puppies are adequately socialized, temporary foster homes also are needed, as are volunteers to help with everything from data collection to building and maintaining training equipment to assisting with puppy needs. For information about fostering and volunteering, those interested may visit http://pennvetwdc.org/ Finally, to make an online donation in support of this nonprofit organization dedicated to training dogs to help keep us safe and provide other essential assistance, please visit https://giving. apps.upenn.edu/giving/jsp/fast. do;jsessionid=890245E5566138DC A3CF3483EA23DC51?fastStart=si mpleForm&program=VT2&fund= K9 Kai on a weekend outing with his 602320&bhcp=1 foster mom Gia Croce, DVM. Dog News 131

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sport, we should be willing to try out—give a chance to—all sorts of novel things that focus on providing faster gratification and a more enjoyable experience for new participants—young and older. We have nothing to lose as we can always discontinue the unproductive. As the great fighter Muhammed Ali said, “he who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” The status quo of our events is great for us, but in the long-run it isn’t great for the robust survival of our sport. POWERS: The seven phrases mentioned when taken together in essence sum up the mission of the AKC. These are the reasons for our existence. I am sure that all that serve and have served and those that seek to serve on the Board hold these principles dear, and strive to uphold them I as do. 6. What opportunities do you see for increased revenue generation for AKC, either from existing sources of revenue or new growth opportunities? How does AKC strike a balance between serving and fulfilling its stated mission and generating sufficient revenue to fund and sustain that mission? AYERS TURNER KNORR: The AKC has been in existence since 1884. It has a long history rich in tradition. One of the challenges facing AKC is respecting those traditions while acknowledging that society’s relationship with dogs is changing. We must evolve to remain relevant to the majority of today’s dog owners. Historical functions such as hunting and herding can be reapplied to modern day functions. A greater percentage of dogs today are family companions. What are these owners interested in doing with their pets? AKC has started to move in this direction by offering or associating with fun events open to all dogs such as Coursing Ability Tests, Dock Diving, and Barn Hunt. AKC has also begun to acknowledge more modern day functions such as Search and Rescue and Therapy Dogs. These types of additional activities deserve to be continually explored while at the same time we must maintain and enhance our traditional events. Exploring partnerships with other organizations where there may be mutual benefit in working together, allowing both organizations to better accomplish their mission would also be on my agenda. These types of partnerships should not be looked at strictly in terms of financial benefit, but also for delivering a positive message to a different audience including perhaps youth organizations, senior citizens groups, and the fitness and travel industries. For example, senior citizen organizations often stress healthy low impact activities for their clients. Walking a dog would be such an activity. The dog would need to be mannerly so our Canine Good Citizen training would be beneficial. The idea would be to mutually sponsor short ads stressing companionship and health benefits of walking a dog. Another example may be the advantage of owning a crossover vehicle if you own a dog. A crate would easily fit in the back. A theme could be “Your dog needs a vacation too.” The “Take your dog with you on vacation.” (Brought to you by, name of automaker, and the American Kennel Club. Considering the future . . . AKC has a laundry list of activities, needs and deliverables with no structure around them. We

must seek a rationale for priorities and a clear articulation of AKC strategy for us to achieve our goals and objectives. Before wasting time and money on activities and tactics we must formulate a strategy to move AKC in the right direction relative to the future growth we seek. BIDDLE: For far too long we have looked to ourselves to fund our sport and our good works. We are expanding our AKC dog family with new participants and new sports and activities. The result is these dog owners have a more positive perception of AKC as an inclusive community and an interest in AKC branded or endorsed products, services and resources, either directly or by referral. Perhaps we could capitalize on this by creating an ‘Angies’-type list. We could call it ‘Rover’s List’ – A subscription-based, referral service for pet sitters, groomers, dog walkers, trainers, doggie day care/play care facilities, pet friendly apartments, even legal services. In the alternative, we could have the searches free, but those listed would pay a fee to be included. There are industry associations for organizations such as boarding kennels, trainers, and RV parks. Strategic partnerships with these organizations should be explored and their members included in ‘Rover’s List’. For instance, an AKC seal next to an RV park would mean the park accepts dogs and has good facilities. Perhaps there would be a discount if the RV owner had dogs with the AKC CGC designation. Our AKC booth at the AENC did a brisk business, but many of the items are not available online. We should change this. As our AKC family grows, so does the likelihood these folks would want AKC logo’d merchandise. We must also look to assisting our affiliates with revenue. Every dollar they raise directly, would potentially be one less dollar of support needed directly from the AKC. As a bonus, AKC benefits from the relationship by the increased perception that it is involved in good works. To be the dog’s champion we must also be the dog owner’s champion. We have a choice of expanding our family and our income, or constricting our services until we reach a point of no longer being operationally viable or relevant. While we must look beyond the fancy to bring in new revenue, we must use approaches the fancy will support. The recent press release announcing the hiring of Alexandra Aleskovsky as EVP/Chief Growth Officer is an encouraging move which shows that the Board knows AKC can no longer rely solely on the fancy/sport funded revenue and is implementing strategies to generate revenue outside of our traditional sources. This will help to fund and sustain our mission. BERNARDI: This is a difficult area for an “outsider” to address, a non-board member who is not privy to internal finance data and initiatives. Everyone wants to increase registration, hopefully while keeping an eye on the accuracy of the registry and the quality of the dogs being registered. But it is foolish to think we can depend entirely on that revenue stream. Regrettably, we should have been on the front lines of the DNA revolution in all areas: research, identification, parentage, etc., but we were too slow to see its importance and its commercial opportunity. But now it’s time to look at possibilities that are unexamined, as far

as I know. Let’s look at a single tier registration system, as used in most other countries. Who knows if it would help or hinder our registration income, but could we at least enter into a conversation about it? Are our registration fees where they should be? Are we charging enough of our member clubs, our licensed superintendents, our approved handlers, etc., especially those who profit from the work of our thousands of volunteers? Everything should be on the table, without the constant concern that it hasn’t been tried before? Example: could AKC explore the idea of a multi-function event center, owned and operated by the AKC for all types of dog events? Could we explore an all-access registry database, with access sold as subscriptions, as done in some clubs and other countries? MCATEER: The most obvious answer to increased revenue is to get every puppy born registered. That would be an immediate almost 50% revenue increase on the income side of the ledger. Why are pups leaving the breeder’s premises without registration? What have we done wrong to not encourage our breeders to step up and see the benefit to all pups being registered. This is more than money in the bank, it is majors at shows and of equal importance, it is more soldiers on the ground and feet to help. This harks back to losing our brand, where have we dropped the ball that leads to a new owner shoving those valuable registration papers in a drawer rather than signing and stamping them the day they get home? CRUZ: Successful exploration of outside revenue opportunities has been on-going and the addition of Chief Growth Officer is another step in that direction developing new and diverse streams of revenue with AKC’s mission first and foremost. With sufficient funding we can take steps to assist our clubs financially. FEENEY: The AKC must find additional sources of income. We cannot look to the fancy as the sole source of support for our sport and interests. In my view, the best sources will have two components: (1) monetary, obviously, and (2) constituency. We need to pursue and provide profitable opportunities and services for the world beyond the fancy. There is an opportunity for significant increased revenue generation from the American public. The public loves purebred dogs, and there are now, and upon searching will be, opportunities for the AKC to provide information, events, services, and products to the public and for their dogs. There is no tension between the AKC’s mission statement and such provision as the AKC’s interests and the public’s interest in purebred dogs is essentially the same. It is not now necessary for the AKC to look to nondog related sources of revenue. POWERS: I am optimistic that we will see modest increase in revenue from registration and related services. Some of the increase will be a continuation of recent good trends, and some will be as the result of an increase in the blue-slip return rate (the number of individual pups registered compared to the number of pups in the litter). It seems that increasing the blue slip return would be the low hanging fruit because once a litter is registered AKC is dealing with an existing customer; however it has been difficult to move the needle in a significant amount in this area. For example, less than 2/3 of the pups from lit-

ters registered by Breeders of Merit actually become individually registered. Breeders of Merit have pledged to register 100 per cent of their pups. I believe that if staff is given some extra resources, possibly increasing head count, in this area that a more than a modest increase in the blue slip return from Breeders of Merit can be expected. It is a somewhat more difficult proposition with the casual breeder, but I think staff can get some modest gains in this segment. I would urge all Breeders of Merit, and frankly all breeders who read this to do all that you can to insure that 100 per cent of your pups are registered. Here is an area where each of us can help to move the needle in the right direction. If FidoTV is successful, it will provide a stream of income but not in the near term. I support this project but I consider it to still be in its initial phase. There are several potential revenue producing areas/projects for AKC now at various stages of development from idea, to discussion, to in progress. I am not able to discuss these opportunities. I can say that one new venture has been reworked with a new plan, a new team and a new structure. I understand that this is on time and on budget, as are others. I am optimistic the product will reach market on time and that there will be revenue in the foreseeable future. Although increased revenue is important, as I keep stressing, widening our influence, building our brand and widening our customer bases is equally important. Several years ago Susan Scholar, then the new delegate for the Black Russian Terrier Club, and an old friend from the Irish Wolfhound ring came to me with an idea for AKC to educate and certify groomers. Susan is a breeder, handler, groomer and most importantly a grooming educator, having run a licensed vocational school for groomers. I took the idea to Dennis Sprung and Dennis had AKC staff evaluate and work with her idea and a program was developed. Now this program is a line item on the budget. Although a small fraction of AKC’s budget the program produces revenue in excess of cost. More importantly it gives AKC great access to a group that is comprised of individuals that act as primary influencers to the general dog owning public. AKC has a presence at major grooming shows around the country, where Susan presents the program, and the certification exam. Typically the classes are sold out. There have been approximately 500 certificates issued to date It is expected that when this program is offered online, hopefully this year, that demand will jump. I would not be surprised to see literally thousands of certificates hanging proudly and prominently in grooming shops and mobile grooming vans around the country. This is an example of a delegate with a good idea that AKC was able to capitalize on. I am certain that within our body there are other ideas that can become significant programs, adding to AKC’s foot print, influence and customer base. 7. How would you characterize AKC’s relationship with each of its affiliate organizations? Do you believe that AKC receives a benefit from its affiliation with those organizations and if so, what? For each: AKC Reunite, AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC MuContinued on page 144

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seum of the Dog, are you satisfied or dissatisfied with the current state of the relationship? If dissatisfied, what would you recommend AKC do to change that relationship? Can you envision ways to collaborate with any of the affiliate organizations for revenue opportunities, and if so, what? AYERS TURNER KNORR: 7. and 8. Have supported monetarily each of these affiliate organizations and will continue to do so. Incumbent candidates have knowledge of the facts and figures with these relationships that are not available to others. Since I am not a sitting Board Member, I am unable to adequately respond to these two questions. BIDDLE: (Secondary questions are discussed within the responses below.) AKC Reunite, Microchip Program: We receive periodic good press when dogs are returned. The most recent example occurred in December, 2015 when an Ohio couple was reunited with their toy mix which had been missing for 3 years. The dog had been brought to a shelter in Michigan and a scan revealed a microchip with the owner’s information. The heartwarming story made national news. AKC should publicize more stories and stats on the successes of the program. The AKC/Reunite Pet Disaster Trailer Project: We have positive interaction with local animal and emergency preparedness agencies and get great press when trailers are delivered, are used in community activities and deployed in disasters. This project has been well supported by our clubs and has had some support outside the AKC family. Since the program began, 309 clubs have donated to the project with total raised of $1,109,000. Latest stats: 36 trailers in 23 states; 10 more in the building process; 16 more in the fund-raising process. While other organizations may have aid efforts for pets and their owners in disasters, our trailer project is unique in our plan to have these units pre-positioned throughout the country for immediate deployment as needed. AKC must continue to publicize the Trailer Project and encourage clubs to support the project at local dog shows though public education materials supplied by Reunite. The AKC Humane Fund definitely benefits the AKC. It is a well known fact that women will not leave their domestic abusers for fear that the abuser will harm any pets in the household. The Humane Fund notes in a recent study that over 85% of women entering domestic violence shelters talk about their pets and as many as 71% of battered women say their pets have been threatened, harmed or killed by their abusers. Shelters take in children, but very few take in pets. The AKC Humane Fund Women’s Shelter grants provide for up to $1,000 per year for a 3-year maximum to shelters to modify their facilities to house pets. A 2015 list shows a total of 50 shelters in 33 states have benefited from these grants. The Humane Fund Rescue grants have also been awarded to 39 Parent Club rescue organizations in 19 states, while 11 Humane Fund ‘Sandy Fund’ grants have gone to pet-related organizations impacted by that disaster. The fancy knows that each year the Humane Fund Awards (ACE) commemorate loyal and hard working dogs in 5 areas.

Unfortunately, Humane Fund efforts are little known. While the ACE presentations get some publicity, very few people, even in the fancy, know about the shelter and rescue work of the Humane Fund. AKC is missing the boat here, as the good works of the Humane Fund would resonate heavily with the general public as well as dog owners. It deserves greater visibility and publicity. The only fundraiser the Humane Fund does is the Barkfest at Bonhams Charity Brunch held on the Westminster KC weekend. Perhaps AKC, the Humane Fund and key clusters around the country should collaborate on fundraising events to benefit this worthy organization. AKC Canine Health Foundation benefits the AKC in many ways. As discussed in questions 5 and 8, ‘canine health’ is a part of the AKC Mission Statement and objects of the AKC Charter and Bylaws. The CHF enables AKC to be a positive influence to the veterinary community, counters the animal rights extremists’ assertion and the perceptions of some in the public that the fancy and breeders do not care about healthy dogs. Most importantly, the research funded by the CHF greatly benefits the dogs we love. Collaboration at the headquarters level is not enough. It should be down to the club level as well. AKC Requirements to Hold Future Dog Shows should be modified to allow clubs to count a fundraising event for the CHF or club donation to the CHF as a compliance item. AKC and the CHF should partner more with clubs and proactively make public education materials available to clubs for their shows. Also, AKC Family Dog Magazine should have more articles on the work of the CHF. The AKC Museum of the Dog benefits the AKC and provides an important resource for historical research and cultural information. However, the Museum is not well known. There is not even a link to the Museum from the AKC website. While the Gazette was printed, there were frequent articles with photos featuring a number of pieces on display at the Museum. The information on the Museum in the Family Dog is less frequent and there is little information ‘pushed out’ electronically. While the fancy may know about it, I doubt many have actually visited it; and it is not a ‘destination’ for most vacationers. The extent of the collection is little known. However, there are some wonderful examples of our more popular breeds. For example, the cover art for the 2014 AKC Annual Report is a depiction of a painting in the Museum collection. The challenge is how to make the Museum more relevant and current. If space permits, we possibly could increase its art collection and library resources to make the Museum and its library the must see collection of dog art and ephemera and the resource for scholarly research on dogs. The Museum website notes there is a gift shop, but, unfortunately, there is no way to see items or order online. BERNARDI: AKC receives benefits from all of these organizations, but in very different ways. Also, every affiliation need not result in revenue opportunities directly to be important, since most enhance our reputation and that alone can result in a better reputation all around. AKC Reunite is beneficial in many ways and is a great plus in both furthering our reputation and through income from

microchip sales, as long as the business is handled well. The work of the AKC Humane Fund is rather a mystery to me and its title seems a misnomer. It states that its mission is “to united a broad spectrum of animal lovers in promoting the joy and value of responsible pet ownership (there’s that term again) through education, outreach and grantmaking.” Humane Fund implies a different emphasis. AKC Canine Health Foundation, as stated earlier, is the star in the AKC crown of affiliates, even noting its continuing problems with administration and leadership, which it seems to be ironing out. It has a hard-working board engaged in all things having to do with canine health and should be supported for what it does for dogs and what it does for AKC’s reputation. I sit on the board of the AKC Museum of the Dog, which has become a forgotten stepchild. The AKC discontinued the funding of the museum, yet it carries its name and is an important affiliate that enhances AKC’s image as an organization that cares about its culture and its history. I envision a world-class art museum combined with a high-level research library, all dedicated to the purebred dog. But location and the financing of such a dream is a problem that must be addressed if it is to be successful. We remain grateful to the Westminster Kennel Club, which had the idea in the very beginning and which continues to generously fund the museum. MCATEER: AKC Reunite: Apart from the obvious purpose of saving animals and allowing pet owners to make careful, safe choices in times of crisis, the effort of the Disaster Trailers has served as a cohesive effort inside our community. There is a true buzz in our community about the trailers, in the fundraising initiatives in clubs and the partnering with clubs to provide a trailer. And then there’s the pride over each trailer completed. In recent memory this is the strongest bonding effort I can remember. Apart from its value to communities, it is a natural PR/Photo Op. And look at the two recent stories of dogs reunited with their owners due to microchipping! Doesn’t get better than that. The AKC Humane Fund is not fully understood in most communities. This is a very broad spectrum fund, running the gamut from shelters to grants and animal related student scholarship pursuits. It is one of the funds to really focus on when you are contemplating donations, but I think an AKC Humane Fund 101 class at one of our meetings is needed, so we ourselves can reach out and fully understand and promote it. The AKC Canine Health Foundation is a cornerstone to the mission, vision and goals of the AKC. It is hard to believe it is only 20 years old with all that it has accomplished to date. I fully believe we need to fund this organization to maximum capacity and most definitely take away any caveats on matching funds. I guess if I had to sum it up quickly, I’d say beg, borrow or steal to fund them. If we don’t have healthy breeds to promote, we really don’t have anything and are a defective product waiting for recall. AKC Museum of the Dog used to be a destination and it seems to have slipped off the map. I remember when our ISCA National was in St. Louis, we could not wait to go to the museum and indeed to hold a National hospitality and tour there. With Purina

in the same geography, it is hard to believe this is not a destination. We need some inspired ideas to get this superior collection of canine artifacts back on the map. I wonder if corporations that are not dog related even know of its existence and whether this could be set up as a “business offer” and promoted as such (cocktails amidst the canines). Of the affiliations with AKC I would think repositioning of the museum has potential for growth. CRUZ: The relationship with each of our affiliate organizations is one of mutual respect and benefit. The AKC logo is on every Pet Disaster Relief Trailer; AKC CHF continues to work with major universities, nationwide, to enhance the health of our animals; and, an esteemed art collection keeps our heritage alive. All are fortunate to share the name and the logo. FEENEY: The AKC’s relationship with each of its affiliate organizations is good. For the most part, the AKC benefits from its relationship with the first three affiliates by being viewed as a helping hand to make life better for purebred dogs and their owners. AKC Reunite is the nation’s largest not-for-profit pet microchipping and recovery service formed to identify and reunite lost pets with their owners. Over 5 million pet owners have taken advantage of this service. Remarkably, through AKC Reunite almost 500,000 pets have been reunited with their owners. That is a lot of goodwill for the AKC. AKC Reunite also cooperates with local Emergency Management to help people and their pets immediately after storms, flooding, wildfires, and other disasters. To further ensure the safety of pets during and after disasters, AKC Reunite is working with AKC clubs to donate AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers to local Emergency Management agencies. So far, AKC clubs and AKC Reunite have together funded 40 trailers that have been donated across the country. These trailers contain supplies to enable the agencies to plan, prepare and respond to disasters that impact people and their pets. Again, this garners the AKC and our participating clubs a good degree of goodwill, especially with the grateful local government agencies. One trailer at a time is bringing a greater appreciation and support for the AKC and purebred dogs at the local government level. The AKC Humane Fund is a non-profit charitable organization formed to provide financial support to organizations that educate people about responsible pet ownership, provide for the health and welfare of all dogs, and promote the human-dog bond. The Fund makes grants to rescue groups, and offers scholarships to students who are pursuing academic and professional goals that contribute to our sport and the wellbeing of pets. It also financially assists women’s shelters that accept pets so that women who must leave their unsafe homes can take their dogs in safety with them. These good works enabled by the AKC Humane Fund also provide the AKC with appreciation and goodwill well beyond the fancy. The AKC Museum of the Dog is a taxexempt organization located in a beautiful facility in St. Louis. It contains the world’s most impressive collection of art and books devoted to the dog, and it offers an opportunity for dog lovers to appreciate and learn about purebred dogs. While the question bears on the subject of relationships and benefits, I would Continued on page 148

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nevertheless like to mention that serious consideration be given to moving the Museum of the Dog from its current location in St. Louis to New York where the artwork would attract and be enjoyed by a much wider audience. Finally, the good works of these organizations help the AKC become more relevant to the American public, with the residual benefits to the AKC of increased political and social influence, and revenue. POWERS: First it must be noted that all of these affiliated organizations assist in fulfilling some part of AKC’ s mission, and as such all must be given credit and support. AKC Reunite: Fulfills AKC’s mission, delivers real value to AKC; not to mention the support for the trailer program. AKC Humane Fund is a wonderful organization. Let me give an example of what this fund can do. I have had the opportunity to volunteer at the Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project, which runs a clinic at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse to assist victims of domestic violence obtain restraining orders against their abusers. As a weekly volunteer for several years I cannot tell you how many victims I have worked with. In so many cases the abuser was able to prolong the abuse of the victim by actually hurting the family pet, generally a dog, or threatening to do so. As a result the victim will not leave the pet and the victim remains subject to the abuse. By providing grants to those shelters that take both human victims and their pets AKC Humane Fund helps to protect both human and animal victims. This is among the best things we do! By giving grants to shelters that takes victims AND their pets we enable victims to escape their abusers without fear of retaliation against the pet. I cannot tell you how common pet abuse is when used as a means of control of the domestic violence victim. This organization takes care of animals and people and is a perfect place for our support of our mission. I am privileged to serve on the AKC CHF Board, at the same time as I serve on the AKC Board. I believe that both organizations have an excellent relationship which advances the cause of better canine health. The AKC Museum of the Dog’s collection is a gem, a treasure and a gift. I have two concerns: Is the current physical plant sufficient, and in a proper condition of repair to insure the physical integrity of the collection? Is the number of potential patrons that could view the museum maximized at the current location? With respect to revenue or monetization: would a NYC location with a paid entrance fee and a volume crowd possibly return a positive cash flow, while exposing our wonderful collection to thousands of visitor per month? Such a transition would be difficult but beneficial in the long run. With respect to revenue opportunities: Some of these related organizations are essential to or mission and as such I do not view them as potential revenue sources but rather as those core areas where AKC spends in support of its mission. 8. With regard to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, do you believe AKC’s contribution to the AKC CHF should be increased or decreased from its contributions over the last four years, and why?

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BIDDLE: Canine Health is in the AKC mission Statement and Bylaws. We need to make it part of the culture. There should be increased contributions and increased visibility for the relationship. The matching program for the past two years has been a good start in encouraging new donors which in turn allowed the CHF to access additional AKC funds. A possible revenue opportunity for the CHF would be to allow new AKC dog registrants to designate $1 to the CHF at the time of registration. I don’t know that currently we can share customer databases between AKC and the CHF. Nevertheless, with a designated donation at time of registration, it would be realistic to allow the CHF to have customer information for its future reference. This donation at registration would also begin a relationship between new owners and the CHF. Our support of the CHF is the biggest counter argument to those who say AKC and the fancy do not care about the health of dogs. I have also written about the CHF in questions 5 & 7. BERNARDI: I believe strongly in the value of the CHF, but cannot answer this with any real insight, since the financial demands on the AKC’s budget and the needs and finances of the CHF are not known to me. Without that information, I can only say: “Let’s not skimp on funding here.” MCATEER: I think I covered this in a previous question (beg, borrow, steal) but I believe AKC’s contributions should be increased to the maximum that fiscal responsibility allows and that its ability to match donations should have no caveats whatsoever. CRUZ: By establishing a matching fund opportunity for the AKC CHF new donors have been brought in; and, AKC’s accumulated 24 million dollars over the last 20 years proves that we are supportive of their efforts and encourage them to continue their own initiatives in this area by supplying matching funds for new donors up to and including $500,000. In addition, AKC has always provided in-kind donations to AKC CHF including services such as free rent. FEENEY: It is important to note that the AKC has donated more than $23 million to the AKC Canine Health Foundation since it was founded in 1995, and the Foundation has funded more than $35 million in canine health research. For several years, the AKC has offered a $500,000 matching funds challenge to motivate the Foundation to raise funds from new sources and avoid donor fatigue among traditional sources. This has worked well, and the Foundation has repeatedly met the challenge. Significantly, the Foundation has the money to fund its grant commitments. The Foundation has one internal shortcoming—insufficient fundraising efforts. The AKC Canine Heath Foundation is a remarkable organization with an equally remarkable story in the field of canine health. It is a subject dear to dog lovers worldwide. There is no reason the Foundation cannot raise significant funds from new sources with a renewed and concerted effort. When the Foundation is truly unable to raise funds, then that may be the time for the AKC to provide more financial support without sacrificing its own financial commitments to our sport. At the present time, I

believe the Foundation is capable of raising new funds, and the AKC is acting responsibly to motivate the Foundation to meet its potential. POWERS: This question is of particular interest to me as I am privileged to serve on both the AKC Board and the AKC CHF Board. As an AKC Board member I see the mission of CHF as a part of AKC’s mission. I want to see funding for CHF continue at current levels or increase as time goes on, consistent with other demands made on AKC resources. As a CHF Board member I want to maximize the donations to CHF from all sources. For two years now AKC has structured its grant to CHF on a matching basis, in an effort to increase donations from new donors. This has worked well. AKC has given over one million dollars in the two years and CHF has raised a like amount from new donors, the total over two million dollars in two years. I am concerned that this particular model, which has worked extremely well, may be at or near the point where the “new donor” component makes it difficult for CHF to continue finding new donors, and the results going forward may not be as strong. I am currently open for a new creative model to continue AKC’s contribution with the ability to leverage the AKC funds to attract donors that up until now have not been identified. With respect to the new donors that have come onboard in the last two years, every effort should be made to convert them to continuing annual donors. 9. Do you support or oppose the AKC’s decision to continue to maintain separate facilities in the New York Metropolitan area and the North Carolina Research Triangle and why? What do you recommend should be the future configuration of each office in terms of staffing, departments, roles, and leadership? AYERS TURNER KNORR: In order to intelligently comment upon the prudence of maintaining co-locations to office the AKC operations I would need proprietary information. Clearly, base rental rates, lease escalations, and terms are vastly different in North Carolina and New York City. Its not uncommon for rent to be booked as a top three expense along with payroll and taxes. Therefore, there has to be a good reason to maintain a headquarters in the nations most expensive office rental climate. An office search should always commence by taking a good internal look at a corporation’s culture and evolve into actual space programming in order to streamline the required rentable square footage and avoid replication of effort. Accurate internal data assimilation, up to date market data, landlord knowledge, and a good architect are essential elements in what is generally a minimum two-year process prior to lease expiration. Option periods and clauses to accommodate for growth, or shrinkage are also critical long-term considerations during the negotiation phase. I feel confident that the recent decisions pertinent to the AKC’s leasehold interests were thoroughly evaluated by the Real Estate Search Committee, chaired by AKC Board Chairman Ron Menaker and including AKC President Dennis Sprung, Carl Ashby, Alan Kalter, Tommy Milner, Harvey

Wooding, Martha Fettenstine, David Helming, and Howard Lorber. This is an area where I have considerable experience and expert staff on board. BIDDLE: The decision on locations was made by the BOD after reviewing options and presentations by a highly qualified team. It is my understanding that the same process will be instituted should changing circumstances warrant. Many organizations have PR and upper level offices in major cities, with staff concentrated in one or more other locations, or working independently from home. However, it is important for those senior staff working most closely together have actual personal contact and be located in the same office, whether that is the NYC Metro area or North Carolina. As to the second question, I would need to review a business plan with goals and measurable objectives, a current detailed budget and up-to-date organizational charge before proposing a future one. BERNARDI: Again, an informed answer to these questions would require information that I do not have. Having said that, I trust the opinion of the boardappointed real estate committee, comprised of people versed in business and real estate, to have the wisdom to make the right decision, armed as they are with all pertinent information. My only concern is that there is sufficient leadership in both facilities and they are working hand-in-hand to ensure that all departments are working together toward the same goals and that, as they say, “the right hand knows what the left hand is doing.” MCATEER: I support AKC’s decision to maintain separate locations in NYC and North Carolina. My question is to what extent is there a New York Office presence. I believe there needs to be a presence in NYC, certainly at the Board and some Officer level, and most definitely where public relations and communications should reside. New York is the media capital of the world. There should be space for “visiting dignitaries” and working offices. What there does not need to be is a duplication of space/size. North Carolina is the day-today business hub; they need the space for existing and expanding infrastructure. New York is a “face” for the organization, with a focus on media and communications and the “home” of the board and some officers. This is a recurring question, it seems to have gotten a good deal of investigation on this last round; I’d say it’s time we stop revisiting the same subject, and focus on the needed size of NYC. Someone asked the question recently of “missing a hiring opportunity because our main location was NC.” I’d say if the “intended hire” wouldn’t move or be available to NC, then they were not committed to the opportunity. CRUZ: I support the decision to remain in the New York metropolitan area – an area of major business, home of our charter. Configuration of the office, staff and departments under the continued leadership of our CEO and President should be left in those hands. FEENEY: I support AKC’s decision to continue to maintain separate facilities in the New York metropolitan area and Raleigh. This enables the AKC to retain its best talent in both offices. The New York presence maintains the AKC’s image, and continues the opportunities for necessary national media exposure. The current configuration appears to be working, and Continued on page 152

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changes, if any, should come about upon staff initiative since they are the persons involved in the day-to-day operation of the AKC. POWERS: Support or opposition at this point is probably moot. The calendar now dictates how much change, if any, can be added to this decision. From purely a management point of view I would have liked to see all of our people in one location. Costs, both real estate and personnel, were a large part of the decision. Additionally the effect of uprooting personnel and moving them is difficult on the employees, and there is a high possibility that some key team members would be lost to the organization because some employees simply won’t move. 10. With a number of resignations or retirements of individuals in key roles in recent years, and a number of others nearing retirement age soon, do you believe the organization has done an adequate job of succession planning? What is the process for identifying key personnel and how does the organization ensure recruitment and retention of those people? Why have internship programs and/or internal consulting groups that train individuals for eventual leadership roles been abandoned? Do you believe it is important for the organization to continue to hire “dog people”, i.e. people with a background in the sport, and why or why not? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Much of this question can only be properly addressed by our President and Board of Directors. As to whether or not we should continue to hire “dog people”, we must seek the most qualified individuals who fit the criteria for each specific position. Our sport is filled with qualified “dog people” for many positions. Creating an environment for attracting those individuals to seek employment with the AKC should be a goal. BIDDLE: I am not privy to AKC’s plan, or even if there is one for replacing those near retirement. It is troubling that while some recent new hires looked good, some failed to mesh with the organization and their tenure was short. If AKC does not have a succession plan, the need to develop one is critical, as at least two leaders are projected to retire in 2017. One identifies key personnel by looking at the organizational chart, the duties and responsibilities called for and hopefully spelled out in position descriptions. Enlisting the services of a competent executive recruiting firm may be useful. In order to retain key people AKC must offer a competitive salary and benefits package, have realistic performance expectations, practice progressive discipline, reward outstanding contributions and maintain a healthy workplace culture. There is a perception that AKC is insular and quick to remove staff who may disagree with leadership. I am not privy to why internship and/or internal consulting groups have been abandoned. I also don’t know how they were selected and utilized in the first place. If possible, ‘dog people’ should be hired into positions where knowledge of our sport and dogs is necessary to effectively discharge the duties of a particular position. For example, I’m not sure a financial or auditing position requires a person who knows what a particular breed looks like. However, a web technician working on the

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breed pages had better know a Rottweiler from a Beauceron, and know to check the breed standard if a photo of a French Bulldog displays an unusual color. BERNARDI: Succession planning is and has been one of the areas in which the organization has been the weakest. Successful businesses as diverse as UPS to the Green Bay Packers have utilized the historically successful strategy of promoting from within. But if people within the organizations are not being brought along with that in mind, it’s not possible. Not only retirement, but accidents, illnesses and employment change can happen at any time and it is important for a company to have a smooth transition in any such event. We have recently had far too many empty positions with no one ready to fill them. Again, I have no inside information on the hiring process or how AKC handles it, but there are certainly useful guidelines available in the world of business, especially in the not-for-profit arena. I am aware that we had those programs and groups, but have no information on why they were abandoned. In fact, I was not aware that this was the case. The most important question to ask of a potential employee is how qualified is he or she to fill this position? Is he or she smart, experienced in this specific area, dependable, creative, with new and exciting ideas? These are the most important considerations. However, we often forget what a strange little sub-culture we are. I have not personally been involved in any dog litigation, but people I know who have tell me that it is very difficult to bring attorneys up to speed in knowing about us, our culture, our rules, etc. It can be a steep learning curve. But finding and hiring the perfect person for a job who is not a “dog person” carries with it the responsibility of AKC’s leadership to do everything possible to help that person be quickly immersed in AKC. Over my years as a delegate, I have seen people from both our world and from outside it become exceptional employees. And I have seen the opposite be true as well. I just don’t think there is a “one size fits all” solution here. MCATEER: This is certainly the toughest of the 20 questions, because it looks back at the past and heavily impacts the present and the future. Do you think those of us outside the board are aware of succession planning in place? I am someone who usually has my finger on the pulse of what is going on around me; I do not feel a part of succession planning and don’t feel I would necessarily be privy to such knowledge, until I sit on the board. But I do agree, people leave sometimes under a cloak of darkness and the next morning they are gone! No explanation, no replacement evident and this leads to a litany of useless speculation and suspicion. Drives me nuts! If someone leaves, tell us! If someone is replaced, tell us! Unless a PERSON IS leaving in handcuffs out the back door, or there is a true reason for confidentiality, give us an inkling as to why. Every person who has longevity inside the organization (and I don’t mean “age” I mean longevity) and who has a role with a decision making component, should be mentoring someone to seamlessly step into their place. I mean “stuff happens” from tragic accidents, to health issues, to the need for re-location of family. I believe replacement talent should reside within the AKC itself, or we have not been hiring with the future in mind and that would be a serious flaw. This question lead me to my own

little mental quiz of starting at the top and asking if Mr/Ms fill in the blank decides they are going to advance their bucket list and go around the world on a clipper ship for a year, who is going to slide in and take on their responsibilities. You will be happy to know I can fathom adequate replacements directly from existing personnel for most of the top layer. Would it be the same, of course not, would the organization remain stable and vibrant, indeed it would. And when we discuss hiring from outside, I firmly implore we hire those with a background in our sport. The learning curve and percentage for success is vastly improved and we have already learned the hard lesson of trying to mold a “non-dogger into a dogger.” Doesn’t work well and someone usually ends up badly bitten. CRUZ: Like the “graying” of our sport, so has the problem extended to our own personnel. Being in the NC area, an area of high tech opportunities and with a benefitpackage that doesn’t approach many of the bigger companies, it is difficult to get and retain good workers. Our excellent staff has given of their time to educate newcomers allowing them to absorb the AKC principles. “Dog people” who understand our philosophy are few and far between. Consultants who come to train and educate are the lifeline of many companies and cannot be excluded from our operation as they bring new, updated technologies and many have been hired to work for us. On average, our AKC employees have over ten years of service and many in management have decades. FEENEY: Succession planning is a process whereby an organization ensures that employees are recruited and developed to fill each key role within the company, and it ensures employees on hand to fill the needs of the company. While there were a number of resignations and retirements in recent years, the AKC has not been left without talented staff who understand our sport and business, and continue making a positive impact. For instance, registration is up for the first time since 1992. The AKC web site traffic has reached 3,789,666 unique visitors, an increase of 887% over 2014. The AKC’s Facebook page exceeds 3,000,000 fans, with 452,599 new fans added in 2015. This indicates that the staff is producing results, and expanding the AKC’s market and opportunities for increased growth. These achievements and many more are due in no small part to the ability of AKC’s leadership to retain quality personnel. Employment tenure averages 11 years in duration; and management averages 13 years. Recruitment comes from many avenues. Retention benefits from mentoring employees by seasoned management who are knowledgeable of our sports and business; and engagement by written job descriptions for every employee, the establishment of yearly goals, and annual reviews to insure accountability, quality, and encouragement. Not every position in the AKC needs to or should be filled with “dog people.” But it is essential to have such people actually working in the core of the business, that is, those areas identified in our mission statement, and the Objects of the Club as stated in the Bylaws. Therefore, knowledge of dogs and the sport is important in these primary areas as it is the foundation of everything the AKC does. POWERS: Succession planning is dif-

ficult but necessary. Is AKC’s plan adequate and up to date? I don’t believe so. The internal consulting group was designed to identify and develop new areas of business for AKC, not to develop managers. It was abandoned in difficult economic time, as a cost cutting measure. These functions are now fulfilled by other staff members and external consultants. The internship fell victim to the same economics. As to hiring “dog people”: Here the answer is yes and no. I consider myself a dog person having grown up and spent my life in the conformation sport. If I were to go to work for AKC in an area dealing with conformation I would be comfortable, and possibly productive. If I were to take a job working with field trials or other performance events I would be a fish out of water. We need people with many divergent backgrounds and skill sets to run our complicated and diverse business. The best situation is a dog person with the skill set needed for the position (IT skills, marketing skills, etc.). This person is not always easy to find. When we hire new people without a dog background we must make every effort to see that they become acculturated as quickly as possible. 11. Do you support AKC’s strategic partnership with FidoTV? How do you recommend AKC utilize this relationship and resource to further its mission and message? And to increase revenue? Are there other entities or organizations with which the AKC should enter into a strategic partnership and if so, with whom and why? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Today’s world revolves around television. Nothing thrills me more than being out in my community and having folks tell me how excited they were to have just seen a dog show on TV. My public cries for more. People see the fun and they want to be a part of it. This exposure brings them to our events. As a result many become hooked. AKC’s affiliation with FidoTV will certainly make many of our wishes come true. The success of this joint venture depends on each of us! Have you contacted your cable company requesting that they add free FidoTV to their channel listings? Let’s not waste this opportunity to educate the world on the wonders of our sport! BIDDLE: YES. I think the FidoTV partnership is a significant move to get out the story about AKC breeds and events. It has already exposed the millions of Dish Network subscribers to the wonderful and exciting world of dog shows with its live coverage of the AENC and its planned coverage of dog shows and events across the country throughout the year. We know the general public loves to watch dog shows as around 3.5 million people watch Westminster KC shows each year and another 20 million watch the ‘National Dog Show’ on Thanksgiving Day. FidoTV will offer 24-hour availability and will include all kinds of programming that will appeal to dog owners and dog lovers across the country, such as documentary-type programs on police dogs catching the bad guys, and reality shows about puppies and their new families. Such positive programming will go a long way in countering the animal rights extremists’ propaganda. Shaun Coen in a recent column in this magazine noted that FidoTV is looking to expand its programming to other satellite Continued on page 156

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and cable providers. Such expansion would be a big plus in telling our story. I don’t know the financial arrangements, but FidoTV could also be used to generate revenue by advertising some of AKC’s products like pet insurance and the items in the AKC store. As the AKC Marketplace expands, FidoTV could be an additional way to drive traffic to the Marketplace breeders, pet services and AKC products. Our affiliates, too, could be the subject of FidoTV coverage and would benefit from advertising/public service announcements exposure on the channel. AKC must develop and/or expand relationships with NAIA, HumaneWatch, conservation and hunting groups and farm bureaus to fight animal rights extremists. These partners could also be advertisers on FidoTV. BERNARDI: I support any partnership with organizations, institutions or businesses whose reputations and ethics are in keeping with our mission and which will help put the AKC and its dogs before the public in a positive light. With my limited knowledge of Fido TV and our agreements with it, this should be a huge step forward. The announcement of this partnership is exciting and one of the highlights of the current board. MCATEER: I support any public programming that advances our cause and impacts viewership in great numbers. I believe FidoTV has an opportunity to advance the general public’s view of the purebred dog. Whether FidoTV becomes larger than life and more than a component of Dish network, I don’t know yet. This project is in its infancy; let’s focus on what could be and the opportunities that lie ahead as this relationship grows and the AKC enjoys a larger role in providing programming. There is no bigger or better way to impact our growth than capture a large family-involved audience and to get the message out through televised broadcasts and the good use of internet programming. I do not know the viewership of internet alone at AENC 2015, but I would guess it was in the millions. Of course I can dream, and I am a dreamer, so I hope to turn on NBC/ABC/CBS/Animal Planet and there is a morning segment with new breeds appearing at the AENC today, and with a sign off that says,” watch the twohour segment capturing all that dogs do, on Sunday, January ??. CRUZ: The process of FidoTV was begun before my tenure on this Board and I look to it to bring the general public information about all our sports and paint us as the place to go for all things “dog”. It will emphasize our positive health, breeder, and responsible ownership themes. Local cable carriers have to be encouraged to carry the programming and I trust that our clubs will carry that message in their respective areas and communities. FEENEY: Yes, I support the FidoTV initiative. FidoTV is the first television channel dedicated solely to dog lovers. It has an “all dogs, all day” mantra and mission. The AKC will contribute programming and content, including live events, to educate the public about having fun with purebred dogs, buying from a breeder, responsible ownership, breed specific knowledge, and pertinent information on health. With increased exposure to purebred dogs and events, the American public will gain a more positive view of purebred dogs and the American Kennel Club. The AKC will become stronger and more influential, particularly in countering the political and soci-

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etal forces aligned against our way of life. The exposure may also help to attract new participants to our sport. Lastly, these benefits should result in residual revenue. I believe we should have additional strategic partnerships to gain influence and revenue. One of the best examples involving a broad spectrum of strategic partnerships was DOGNY, America’s Tribute to Search and Rescue Dogs, created by Dennis Sprung when he was a Vice President. That initiative at the time created the largest public relations campaign in the AKC’s history, in addition to raising over 3.5 million dollars. There were well-known strategic corporate partners, including Iams, Hartz, FedEx, JP Morgan Chase, Sotheby’s, NY Yankees, and Saks Fifth Avenue; as well as political capital gained by the supportive participation of many prominent elected officials. These relationships allowed AKC to deliver its message to the American public for the duration of the program, and gain goodwill. DOGNY product placement with the AKC logo and messaging was in every major retailer in the United States. POWERS: The FidoTV deal was entered into before I was on the Board. Given what I know now I probably would have voted to go with the FIDO project at that time. Now I see it as an opportunity for AKC to get its message out on a consistent regular basis. This project still has significant risk. The success or failure of this project depends on the ability of FidoTV’S management to get a sufficient number of cable providers to carry the channel. I believe that FidoTV’s management is strong and capable of making this a success. If there is success we have both a media platform for our messaging and a stream of income that should continue years into the future. I would urge everyone that reads this to please call and/or email your cable provider and tell them you want FidoTV. The email address is on your bill. Do this every time you pay your bill. I am asking to see if staff can come up with a program to target the cable providers. Perhaps a campaign where AKC encourages its constituents to target specific cable providers on specific days. For example if all of our people wrote to one cable company in one market on one day, the impact might be significant and help FidoTV make the sale. 12. Are you an approved AKC Judge? Do you consider it a conflict of interest for an AKC approved judge to be involved in Board discussion and/or votes on matters regarding judging policy? Do you consider it a conflict of interest for an AKC approved judge to apply for additional breeds or to apply to advance while sitting on the BOD? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Yes, I am a judge. Good business practice dictates it is always best to have those with the most knowledge and experience as policy makers. Why penalize Board Member Judges from the process of important decisions regarding judging matters or opportunity to earn approvals for additional breeds. Members of our AKC Board of Directors have been carefully vetted and elected by the delegate body. Board member judges have devoted years in the sport and as a sitting board member should represent the cream of the crop. BIDDLE: YES. I believe approved judges have an understanding of what is involved in becoming

a judge: the amount of time and study (initial and on-going) required, the out-of-pocket expenses, the relationship with the club, the interaction with the exhibitors/handlers and the dogs. With this experience and knowledge, a ‘Board Judge’ will be able to offer valuable insight into a discussion involving judging policy. However, when it comes time to vote on such policy, depending on whether or not it affected me personally, I would accordingly recuse myself from voting. For example, if a policy dealt with first time judges, I would not see a conflict. If the policy related to multi-group judges, I will recuse myself. No, as long as they, like any other applicant, meet the necessary requirements. Being a Board Director should neither work for nor against being approved for additional breeds. BERNARDI: I am approved to judge 12 hound breeds and have not applied for additional breeds in five years. To be completely honest, I really can’t decide how I feel on the subject of board members who are also judges’ being involved in judging policy or whether or not such board members should apply for more breeds during their tenure. On one hand, I resent the mistrustful attitude that our judges (and our board members) are unethical in their behavior in either role, using their position to enhance their judging careers or increase their assignments. Nevertheless, I understand that others might see it as a conflict of interest, bringing up the often-stated “appearance of impropriety,” although some people see impropriety everywhere they look. On this subject, I remain open to persuasion by both sides. MCATEER: Yes, I am an AKC approved judge of the Sporting Group, and I hold a Field Trial judges license as well. I am always mesmerized by the “conflict of interest” questions. Why would it be a conflict of interest for a board member who is an AKC approved judge to be involved in matters relating to judging policy? I mean who would know better? Who knows what works and what does not? I’d say those of us standing in the center of the ring (or up in the saddle) have the best insight into what works and what would be acceptable as change. I think the involvement of an approved judge would enhance discussion. Regarding applying for additional breeds or advancement, my answer is probably somewhat along the same lines. Having been placed in a board seat by the votes of the delegate body, let’s have a little faith in the individual and in the system. Why, because I am giving of my time and intellect as a board member, should I be penalized in my pursuit of more breeds? Makes absolutely no sense to me, I realize this makes me sound overly logical, but isn’t it time for less suspicion and more logic? CRUZ: I am an approved judge and chose to not judge in the US after I became elected to the Board in 2012. I had been contracted for our Orlando show before I was elected and I wanted to do “our show”. At the present time, I have an assignment in May of this year, because I’m not sure I’ll be elected. If I am, I will complete that assignment and not take another until my term ends. In the meantime, I judge outside of the US, have judged all breeds on six continents, and am happy to do special event attractions at our shows here. I have always believed that if I make the rules, I shouldn’t benefit from them. I do see it as a conflict of interest and will not apply for additional breeds while serving you on this Board.

FEENEY: I am not a judge. There is a whole body of ethics and law dealing with “conflict of interest.” It is not always easy to discern. In many instances the perception of a conflict of interest by the actor(s) is just as damaging as an actual conflict of interest, and should be avoided. Generally, a conflict of interest is found where someone has a duty to make a decision in the best interests of others, and his or her personal interests stand to benefit from the chosen outcome, giving rise to a personal bias in the decision making. Whether it is a conflict of interest for an AKC approved judge to vote on matters regarding judging policy necessarily requires a consideration of the interests involved. Where the personal interests of the Board member are substantially different from the best interests of others for whom the Board member must properly act, there is a conflict of interest. In such case, a vote must be avoided. Discussion is appropriate after the conflict has been disclosed to the Board and the Board allows the person(s) to participate in the discussion. Obviously, it is no secret who on the Board is a judge. If there is no objection to their participation in the discussion of the proposed policy, it is proper. It is not a conflict of interest for Board member judges to apply for additional breeds or advancement. However, I do not think it is appropriate. Application smacks of undue influence, and approval may be perceived as special treatment by the staff in the Judging Operations Department. Such application should be avoided to ensure the actual and perceived integrity of the AKC. POWERS: I am a licensed judge. I have 6 hound breeds, which I have had for 20 years more or less, and one terrier breed. There are only two other breeds that I am interested in judging. I have refrained for applying for these while I am on the Board. I have no criticism of any Board member who may have chosen to apply for additional breeds. The Board is charged with the responsibility for the approval of judges. Be it a conflict or not, if we take the licensed judges on the Board out of play when it comes to judging questions we will have a very small Board left. Given that future Board members will come from the Delegate Body, the likelihood is that a large percentage of Board seats continue to be filled by judges. In my memory candidates for the Board have proudly announced their status as a licensed judge. Accordingly the delegates knew who they were voting for when the directors were elected. Conflict, probably, however with full disclosure no harm no foul. 13. What is your opinion of the Judging Approval Process that became effective September 1, 2015? Do you believe it succeeds in its stated goals of “simplifying and quantifying” the process, “even[ing] the playing field”, and providing “clear guidelines” for those aspiring to judge and why? If you are not supportive of the new process, what changes do you recommend and why? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Has there ever been a Judging Approval Process that was satisfactory to everyone? The answer is no. It is impossible to please everyone. After months of planning and time for input from AKC Fancy, Staff and Board Members or any interested party, our new Judging Approval Process was put into place. It is brand new. Continued on page 160

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Please give it a chance!!! BIDDLE: I am willing to give the new judging approval process a try. While I have not applied for any breeds under the process, I have studied the document. The lead in to the Requirements Matrix explains the various sections of the Matrix. The Matrix itself is clearly set forth and should be easy to use, “simplifying and quantifying” the process. The document provides clear guidelines of how the process will work, definitions of qualifying components, explanation of what is required depending on the level of current approval, breed examinations, role of the Executive Field Representative, visiting judge policy, and the role of the Judges Review Committee. I would have liked a Table of Contents or Index for a quick reference of where to find things. Only time will tell if this “evens the playing field”, provides a clear path to breed/ groups status for aspiring judges based on education and experience, increases entries and so forth. I think we should see how the process works over the next few years before making any changes. Constantly changing the Judging Approval Process is confusing and counter-productive. BERNARDI: When has the AKC ever simplified anything? I have been exhibiting Irish Wolfhounds, primarily as an owner/handler, since 1969 and so I am more interested in the approval process as a breeder/exhibitor than as a judge, because good judges help breeds improve and vice versa. We all want our judges to be knowledgeable, fair, competent and honest, because the quality of all our breeds depends on it. But having been around through countless processes and having gone through them myself, I am now convinced that no amount of testing, training, supervision or education can make a good judge if that person has no “eye” for quality, beauty, symmetry and all of the rest. But there are certain minimum requirements that are essential, such as knowledge of the standards and ring procedures. I very much support the inclusion of our executive field reps at some level in the process. Involved as I am in filling all-breed judging panels, I do favor the easier path to Group and Best in Show status allowed in the new process. Because of the outrageous number of all-breed shows, clubs have had a too limited pool of those judges for their panels and hiring the same judges over and over is not healthy for the clubs, exhibitors or the dogs. I long for more emphasis on the breed ring with no real idea of how to get there. But I remain optimistic and welcome a conversation on this subject from people involved at every level. Our show entries are heavy on specials with a diminishing number of class dogs. How can we win back the exhibitors and especially the breeders who are happy to go into the group ring, but are primarily interested in finishing their dogs and especially in having specialist judges evaluate them? Lack of class dogs is a dangerous development, which is only getting worse. MCATEER: Since my personal feelings and for that matter experiences, reflect the past three iterations of the Judging Approval Process, I am going to answer this by saying LET’S LIVE WITH THIS PROCESS, give it a chance and build on it. It purportedly has checks/balances in place to assure goals of the process are being met. I thought the Smith Committee had some great ideas,

they were printed and I considered them excellent guidelines. The next thing we all knew they were gone! In under a year! I am strongly supportive of the Executive Field Rep’s role (EFR). They are not there to be punitive, they are there to be positive. Recently I thought their role was disappearing and that would have been a cause for alarm… gratefully now not so. The current process is the result of a good bit of outreach to us, and while I do not agree with every direction it takes, and I am not sure it honors excellent already proven, it is worth the consideration and time to make it work. And finally, (yes, there is a finally on this subject) we seem to forget we are our own best police. If someone slips through the process, accomplishes the requirements, somehow checks all the boxes but ends up with neither the eye, or ability to judge, WE will fix them. Either by re-educating them politely as exhibitors, or fixing their wagon by not entering under them. CRUZ: I voted against the policy because I didn’t believe that the Parent Clubs, the all breed clubs and the exhibitors had enough time to weigh in on its’ pros and cons. It passed too quickly, in my humble opinion. Clubs can find enough judges to fill panels and filling those panels with “paper pushers” is not my idea of being good for the sport. It seems that there is a “mad rush” to get approved, that it’s the “right” of anyone who applies to get the breeds they want. Judging is a privilege, not a right. Appeal of denials being heard by Board members insults the Staff that has interviewed the applicant and found them lacking in breed knowledge or technique. I’d like to see us go back to the Smith Judging approval Process, which included review by panel of judges’ peers and Executive Field Staff. The new, 2015, Judging Approval Policy states “It is the intent of this policy to remove barriers from becoming approved for more breeds and groups” – and “the intent of this policy virtually all applicants will be approved for the breeds for which they have applied”. Just one of the reasons I voted against this new system. FEENEY: I did not vote in favor of the Judges Approval Process now in place. It has some improvements over past processes, but overall I do not think it is good for our sport. The changes I would recommend should be evident from my further response to this question. However, the Judges Approval Process is subject to annual review to measure the effect of the policy, and in particular to assess the perception of judging competency among exhibitors. That review could result in changes to the process. The current policy returns the approval process to a “check box” system, which provides more predictability or objectivity in the approval process, particularly in the educational component. An applicant now understands what it is he/she must accomplish before making application, and will no longer wonder whether he/she has submitted a sufficient “synopsis” of accomplishments. In this regard, the policy is a big improvement. The current approval process also provides improved direction to the AKC executive field representatives while affirming their responsibility for quality control of judges. It satisfies isolated criticisms of past performance of some field representatives by stating that the role of field representatives is to be supportive of all judges and judging applicants. It also provides for observation

and reporting of breed knowledge as well as procedural competency. The affirmation of the executive field representatives’ role in quality control of judges is, however, largely illusory. First, the process exempts judges with approval to judge one or more groups from the provided mechanism for evaluating judges’ breed knowledge, the Judge’s Breed Commentary. Second, the process provides no immediate consequence for lack of breed knowledge. If postjudging discussions documented in the proposed Judge’s Breed Commentary reveal a judge lacks proper breed knowledge, nothing will happen unless the judge decides to complain to the AKC about the contents of the Commentary or policy violations perpetrated by the executive field representative. It is unlikely a judge would turn himself or herself in to the AKC for lack of breed knowledge. Absent his or her complaint, the judge is free to continue as usual. Third, while the process provides that all judges will be subject to periodic procedural observation, the process provides for less scrutiny of judges with one or more groups, and little consequence for observed procedural deficiencies. A judge lacking procedural proficiency will be given the opportunity of retraining. Should the deficiency continue after retraining, the judge must attend a more formal training session within six months of the repeated transgression. In the meantime, the deficiency may continue unabated. There is a more fundamental deficiency in the current approval process. The goal of a judging approval process should be to provide our sport with more quality judges, not simply more judges. The process fails to fully meet this objective. The approval process is educationally demanding of applicants with less than one group. However, once that threshold is achieved, significantly less education and accountability is required for advancement for judging additional breeds. It is stated that the process “is intended to assure an even playing field.” However, the advantages for advancement afforded judges with one or more groups, which are denied to all other judges, create an uneven playing field, and is otherwise not in the best interest of our sport. The class of judges with approval for one or more groups who seek approval for additional breeds, unlike other judges, (1) “will be expected to submit applications with fewer [continuing education units] per breed than those with approval for fewer groups;” and (2) are exempt from the Judging Operations Department review of commentaries of their past judging performance. Essentially, there is little direct quality control for breed knowledge for this class of judges. While not affirmatively stated in the terms of the current policy, it will be up to non-AKC personnel, that is, the marketplace of exhibitors and breeders, to assess the competency of this class of judges. Such marketplace-controlled attrition will be a long-term process leaving the sport and breeds vulnerable in the meantime. These advantages may be good for these preferred judges seeking advancement, but the advantages are not so good for exhibitors and their breeds. Exhibitors entering the ring should be confident that those who will judge their exhibits have adequate and proper knowledge of their breed; and they should leave the ring—win or lose—satisfied that their judge exemplified such knowledge.

The fundamental premise of the advancement policy is that judges with experience in one or more groups are qualified to judge additional breeds without the same depth of breed knowledge and oversight as is required of all other new applicants for the very same breeds. That assumption is flawed. Experience does not necessarily equate with quality. A judge with experience judging the breeds in the sporting and herding breeds is unlikely to be qualified to properly judge hound, working, terrier, toy, and nonsporting breeds without the same depth of education that was required of him or her for approval to judge the breeds in his or her first group. The long-time experienced judge no less than the newly approved judge should be required to have the same degree of contemporary education in each breed before he or she is approved to judge it. In addition, approval to judge a newly recognized breed entering any group is automatic for one who is approved to judge that group. He or she is only required to pass an open-book breed standard test and pay a fee. New breeds do not appear in a group without advance notice. Observant and interested judges may learn what new breeds are destined for their groups well in advance and obtain the specified educational components for approval. The AKC publishes a group designation for a potential newly recognized breed when the breed is enrolled in the Foundation Stock Service, generally three years before recognition. Breeds on the way to recognition are moved into the Miscellaneous Class almost a year earlier. The breeds’ parent clubs frequently make presentations on their breeds. There is time and opportunity to become educated. The current process recognizes that “education in each breed is an ongoing process.” For the appropriate group judge, a mere open-book exam for newly recognized breeds does not exemplify ongoing or proper education. The proof is the process does not permit other judges to have this same advantage; in other words, judges who are not approved for the subject group cannot obtain approval for newly recognized breeds by passing the breed’s standard test. Newly recognized breeds, like the other breeds, deserve proper study for quality judging. In sum, more should be required in order to offer exhibitors quality judging of their breeds, and to protect the quality of the breeds themselves in the long run. Exhibitors and their breeds should not have to suffer the imposition of unqualified judging by an unsound advancement policy that reduces educational and oversight requirements commensurate with experience in approved breeds. The preferences afforded judges with one or more groups in the current approval process is designed to advance more judges rather than advance quality judging. This proposal is not in the best interest of our sport. The sport needs more quality judges, especially to instill confidence in our sport and for the preservation of the breeds. POWERS: As I discussed above, the process employed by the Board in redoing the Judging approval process was unprecedented in the history of AKC. I voted for the new system and I support it. I no longer engage is discussions about what the system should be. A great deal of time and printer’s ink was used in those discussions. Now is the time for implementation. My focus is Continued on page 164

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on making the program work, so that we have a sufficient number of quality judges. In another year or so I think we should look and see how we are doing and if we need changes. It is too early to make any valid conclusion about the new system. 14. Do you believe there are too many All-Breed shows currently and why? How do you believe this is benefitting or hurting the sport? What changes do you recommend and why? Do you believe AKC has created too many titles? Has that benefitted the sport? If so, how? AYERS TURNER KNORR: As long as there are clubs and volunteers enthusiastic about working together to put on dog shows, I think they should be allowed to do so. Ours should be perceived as a fun sport. The more people we can draw into our shows the better. Exhibitors concerned with having to travel constantly to gain the highest rankings are creating their own issues with too many shows. The problem is with all the emphasis on the ranking systems. The Grand Championship and NOHS series have proved to be very popular adding to our revenue streams. BIDDLE: This is not a simple yes/no question. The problem is largely geographic. If you live along the eastern seaboard, you may think there are too many shows. If you live in portions of the central or western U.S. where one drives for many hours to get to a show, you may think there are too few shows. Rather than the number of shows, the growth of ‘super clusters’ has decreased support for the smaller shows in the same general area and has lessened the visibility of clubs within their ‘home’ territory. Perhaps a solution is to think Divisionally. The AKC point system is based on states aggregated into Divisions. We could establish a format in which some of the smaller shows within each AKC point Division are designated as ‘Divisional Qualifying’, with one show in each Division, on a rotational basis, to be the Divisional Championship Show. Divisional Champions and Divisional group winners would be invited to AENC. The qualifiers at each level would receive some recognition, such as a medallion, and an invitation to compete in the next level. Exhibitors miss the invitational quality of AENC and the first qualifying step could increase entries at the smaller shows designated as Divisional Qualifying events. A group of staff and fanciers should be formed to explore this concept. The question of too many titles depends on where you come from. For the traditionalists, all of these new titles are seen as cheapening the status or meaning of the ‘regular’ titles. For those who are looking for ways to retain existing fanciers in the sport and attract new people, these new titles are seen as a good thing. I fall into this camp. There are many fanciers who, upon completing their dog’s Championship, want to continue showing. They aren’t interested in going to shows every weekend, but would like to obtain the Grand Championship title and are willing to do it over time. As a Judge, I can say that while a handler or ‘big deal’ dog owner may not be happy with a Select, many exhibitors are. I don’t know how many times an exhibitor has exclaimed excitedly: “that finishes his Grand!!” I also see great enthusiasm for the

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NOHS titles. Support for the NOHS group competition is as great, if not greater than that for the regular group competition. However, some are critical over the continued confusion over procedures and additional effort required by clubs to hold this event. We must work to rectify these issues. My friends who compete in the various AKC Companion and Performance Events are enthusiastic about new classes and options for titling in those events. A recent Companion Events weekend in the Northwest had people standing in line for hours to try Coursing Ability. By mid-day the organizers realized they needed a new strategy, and gave those toward the end of the line an appointment time for the next morning. Our cooperative efforts with the Barn Hunt Association, Dock Diving Association and our recognition of Therapy dogs through titles bring new people into our AKC family. Whether it’s because of the title or the opportunity to try something new – and fun for the dog – the point is that these innovations are keeping existing fanciers in the sport as well as attracting new folks and their dogs. Has that benefitted the sport? YES Again, the new events retain our current exhibitors and allow them and their dogs to participate in diverse activities. As I wrote earlier, these new opportunities appeal to a new group of participants which increases the AKC family and establishes a relationship which translates to support of AKC legislative positions and potential contributions to our AKC affiliates. Will all these people decide to add a purebred and compete in conformation? Unknown, but if we don’t reach them where they are now, we have little chance they will find us on their own. BERNARDI: Of course we have too many all-breed shows and I don’t think I know anyone who does not agree. The spreading of fewer entries over more shows is not helping anyone. I hear people say that some clubs should just go out of business and that may be true for clubs who choose their judges unwisely without an eye to cost and who remain at show sites that they can scarcely afford. But in many areas of the country, mine included, old clubs are failing simply because there are far too many shows in the area. The large, very successful shows are wonderful and I applaud them, but I happen to believe that our smaller, more intimate shows are important to our sport and to the organization and should be retained for many reasons, most of them obvious. If you were just starting to show your dog, brand new to the sport, where would you feel more comfortable, less intimidated? I bring this problem up frequently, both in the delegate body and at shows I am attending. Most of the time I am told there is nothing we can do about it now. I believe there is no problem for which there is not at least a partial solution. But first we have to admit it’s a problem and then engage all stakeholders in serious discussions. Who knows from what corner a really good idea will come? Perhaps it is time to look at different levels of shows or perhaps the possibility of two clubs coming together in one event. Let’s at least consider ideas that are completely foreign to our current system, realizing that some may fail. But we desperately need a discussion on this issue and soon. We do have too many titles and some of them have only served to diminish the entire idea of a title, which to most of us means an award for achievement and not just for

participation. This is another clear example of pursuing quantity over quality. Where is the end to this, simply giving every exhibitor an award? Easily attained awards are never held in high esteem, even by the winners. MCATEER: I do not feel there are too many shows; I have always felt it is a “choice” on the part of a dog owner when you consider how many places, or how far you want to go, to exhibit your dog. The owner is the ultimate decision maker here, the handler can advise where they are going, but that does not mean your dog has to go. I do believe that within certain regions the ability to attract majors when there are so many choices of direction to go, can be challenging. I would, going forward extend the miles between shows and hopefully impact choices. I am concerned with some of the ease with which title at the front can be advanced. I was really delighted with the GCH title, because I translated this as the opportunity for an owner/owner handled to get out with their dog after it had achieved its championship perhaps with a professional handler. No sooner had I settled down to interpreting the GCH in my own mind than along came the enhanced GCH titles, by color, which really required nothing more t h a n showing up! Dual Champion, well that’s an ultimate achievement. I have no issue the titles at the end of the name with (though I admit they are endless and growing) because on most levels they encourage a new accomplishment and advancement. I believe many of the titles derived by a dog that encompass a “beginning” stage such as Junior Hunter, or a beginner in Rally or Obedience have drawn many “family dogs” and their human out to competition, and that has certainly benefited the sport. CRUZ: If there are too many all breed shows, the exhibitor will let us know. The public needs to see pure bred dogs – clubs need shows to be able to provide this to their communities. Shows need to be run efficiently, get the exhibitor on their way after they show, and tighten up judging schedules. FEENEY: Currently, I believe there are too many All-Breed dog shows. There are approximately 1,600 All-Breed shows annually. The number affects entries, and exhibitors find it hard to obtain majors. In many cases, clubs are forced to compete for entries when their shows are held on or near the same date, even beyond the permitted distance. Undoubtedly, this is also due to our sport losing participants and not attracting sufficient new participants. Of course this is not helping our sport, as it is discouraging to exhibitors who want to compete with their dogs and achieve titles, and rankings. It would be helpful to exhibitors and our clubs if entries in our events increased. And this brings to the fore the crux of the problem facing our sport today, which is shared by other established sports: how to attract and retain new and younger participants. As I have said elsewhere, without changing the fundamental nature of our sport, we should brainstorm and be willing to give a chance to novel things that focus on providing faster gratification and a more enjoyable experience for new participants—young and older. Just by way of example, the game of golf has lost millions of players in recent years, and is desperately seeking ways to increase participation. The holes on greens are 4 inches; but serious consideration is being given to increasing the size of the

cups to 15 inches to make the game easier and more enjoyable. Also, the game is experimenting with allowing soccer balls in place of golf balls for younger players to entice them to become knowledgeable about the game and then be interested in playing the traditional game. And since the younger generations find great enjoyment and gratification with digital games, we should give serious consideration to the gamification of our sport in some respect. Apps and social media avenues might be developed to provide an additional means of competition with friends near and far. At this point, every idea should be of interest. And since we are all in this together, anyone who comes up with an idea should send it to akcideas@akc.org. To use a descriptive adage, from the acorn grew the mighty oak! Funny that you bring up titles, as I complain that with so many titles it is hard to discern a dog’s name. And for publishers, the titles can extend for columns! However, it is apparent that people like titles, and enter their dogs to compete for new titles when offered. Thus, new titles benefit our sport. POWERS: Too many shows? Over the years the number of unique dogs shown in a year (a dog entered in one show or fifty shows in a year is one unique dog) has declined in the past years, and the number of shows has dropped. However most of our show giving clubs were formed when registrations, entries, and unique dog counts were much higher. There is probably an oversupply of shows relative to the number of unique dogs. What, if anything can be done? Do we want to disenfranchise clubs because their entry is down? I would have a very difficult time in doing so. Can or should we limit formation of new clubs? This is somewhat easier; however, I do have some difficulty denying the application of an enthusiastic group that wants to participate in our sport. Some clubs are struggling and some will fail. AKC is considering the possibility to provide some services to struggling clubs in an attempt to turn their situations around. Some will still fail. At this point I think we should help clubs that are struggling, and want help, and we should let the market place sort out the number of shows. Too many titles? I have yet to receive a complaint from any exhibitor who achieved any title that AKC offers; none has said that the title should not exist. We must be careful not to ‘dumb down’ the sport. Experience show that the exhibitors like various titles to aim for at different stages of their or their dog’s career. Experience also shows that titles increase participation. Carefully constructed titles are a great incentive to participate. 15. What changes to the current AKC bylaws do you see as imperative for the successful functioning and governance of the organization? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Our AKC bylaws should enable the operating of our sport as a regulated industry needed for the AKC to generate income for the purpose of running the sport. BIDDLE: As I have said before, the AKC Charter and Bylaws need modernization which will require a complete overhaul not piecemeal tinkering. First, we must identify all of the existing variables. Then, we must go through the Charter and Bylaws line by Continued on page 168

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line to determine relevancy to the identified variables and make appropriate changes. I propose that the Board appoint a committee comprised of a member from each of the relevant Delegate Committees and knowledgeable staff to do this. Once we have done our work, we should hire an expert in the area of Charter and Bylaws and New York non-profit corporation law to review our work and prepare the final product. Even though this will take time and significant effort, it must be done. BERNARDI: The AKC bylaws need a complete overhaul, instead of amending them piece-by-piece. When I was elected chairman of the Delegate Committee on Bylaws in 2012, I immediately requested a meeting with senior staff and outside counsel to determine exactly what changes could be made consistent with New York not-for-profit law. Armed with that knowledge, I thought we could proceed to bring the bylaws up to date, better serving us in a modern world. That request remains unanswered. MCATEER: Certainly it was imperative for the vote to go FOR term limits during the December meeting. The ability to involve new talent with fresh ideas is among the most important aspects of advancement for this organization. Tired ideas are just that, tired! Someone has two terms to make an impact and that seems a sufficient commitment. They then have only a short break before they can re-up. Equally imperative and certainly a reflection of questions above, is where does the role of hiring stand? Who is doing it, who is indeed responsible for it, and who intellectually vs legally has the right to approve a hire or advance an existing employee. Sticky wicket for sure, but I lean toward the hiring being in the hands of those who will directly work with them feeling they will dig deeply to uncover talent and red flags. Is it useful for the Board to approve someone with whom they have little or no contact except when they are signing their exit interview? I am most definitely not suggesting the board should not be looked to for ideas, referrals and counsel, but the final stamp of approval should come from Staff and the President’s office. CRUZ: The Delegates’ By-Laws Committee consistently meets to address changes they want to submit to the Board for review and eventual voting by the Delegate body. FEENEY: I do not see any changes to the current AKC bylaws that are imperative for the successful functioning and governance of the organization. I would feel remiss for not mentioning that, imperative or not, any changes to the AKC bylaws must be consistent with the New York Not-For-Profit Corporation Law. In other words, considering changes is only worthwhile if the changes are permitted by the N-PCL. POWERS: AKC is approaching one hundred and thirty years of existence. In that context it is hard to imagine a bylaws change that is ‘imperative’. If I could have my wish list I would like to see the Board constituted in such a way that we do not have annual election but elections every two or three years. I find the annual election cycle to be a distraction, that draws so much of the delegates’ attention and energy away from issues that could be considered and resolved. Another benefit of a less frequent election cycle is the ability to change a larger

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percentage of the Board seats in one election. In this way the Delegate Body could have a more dramatic effect on the Board’s direction. 16. What do you think is the role of the Delegate Committees? Please describe a specific recommendation or initiative arising out of a Delegate Committee with which you were involved or familiar that was subsequently adopted and implemented by the AKC, and describe how it has benefitted the organization, the sport, or purebred dogs. AYERS TURNER KNORR: Delegate committees serve to bring forth improvements to our current systems and creative ideas for the future to the Board of directors for their recommendations. These are submitted to the Delegate body for discussion and approval or disapproval. Unfamiliar readers may wish to refer to our Charter and Bylaws of the American Kennel Club pages 23-26, which spell out the details of all Delegate Committees, and the roles they play. One example of an excellent new program comes from Chairman Ann Wallin’s All Breed Committee. Bred with H.E.A.R.T (Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility and Tradition). This program introduces a new way to engage, encourage and recognize responsible breeders. The words American Kennel Club and purebred dogs have always been synonymous in my world. First and foremost, I will work to protect and preserve that belief. Kudos to our All Breed Committee! BIDDLE: The 10 Delegate Committees give Delegates a broad-based independent way to make their voices heard on matters involving the fancy. They also enable the Delegates to put to work their expertise and that of the fancy to govern our sport. As a member of the Bylaws committee for the last 5+ years, I have been actively involved in the discussion and decision-making on the proposed amendments to the AKC Charter and Bylaws brought forward for a vote by the Delegate Body. In 2012, for example, the Board added “advance canine health and well-being” to the AKC Mission Statement. With that in mind, the Bylaws Committee brought forth an amendment to add that language to the objects of the AKC. Not only did Delegates pass the amendment in March, 2013, but also moved canine health to be first in the list of objects. Having the language “advance canine health and well-being” as a part of the AKC Mission Statement and Objects of the Club is of the utmost importance. It shows the public that the overwhelming concern of the AKC is to ensure that dogs –all dogs-are healthy. This stated commitment also flies in the face of the animal rights extremists’ assertion that we do not care and are only interested in exploiting dogs for profit. BERNARDI: The role of the Delegate Committees is clearly stated in the section of the bylaws known as The Standing Rule on Delegate Committees: “To provide the broad-based independent involvement of the Delegates in matters affecting the dog fancy” and “To identify and utilize the expertise within the Delegate Body and within the fancy.” In 1993, I was elected to the Dog Show Rules Committee. But later, as a member of the Bylaws Committee, I ushered through the amendment to Article XX, Section 1, which allows a committee to propose

an amendment in addition to a member club or the board. As required, the amendment came from my club through me as its delegate, but the Bylaws committee supported it. Later, I also introduced and championed through the Bylaw Committee the amendment to Article VII, section 2, which changed the timeline for the nominating committee, allowing for a Q&A and speeches in December. This allows delegates to go back to their clubs, armed with information about these candidates, to seek guidance in voting in March. It always seemed wrong that the delegates heard from the candidates only minutes before they cast their ballots. A cynic might question whether or not either has made a difference, but they make sense to me, especially in the election of the board, arguably the most important thing the delegates are asked to do. The delegates perform three, and only three functions in the organization: they must approve any bylaw amendment, vote on any new rule and elect the board. With those three important duties, the success of the organization depends on a well-informed delegate body. The Delegate Committees are very good at disseminating that information to delegates who choose to participate. MCATEER: The role of the Delegate Committees is to work on forwarding the mission of the AKC, and in being an “advisory source/reference library” for the board. These committees are manned by people who have been voted into their roles, and whose opinions are respected by members of the delegate body. Looking just at the Field Trial/ Hunting Test Events Committee on which I serve, this committee provides counsel to a Board that does not have this representation or any experience in this area. All Delegate Committees have a duty to have their ear to the ground, be aware of concerns among the delegate body and the fancy in general, and help provide specific solutions to the Board. I am the current Chairman of a subcommittee between the Field Trial/Hunting Test Events Committee and Parent Club regarding the updating and corrections needed in breed specific fliers. Some fliers are so old and outdated as to be incorrect, particularly in health areas like vaccine protocols, and spay/neuter guidelines. Some have contacts in them that are old and incorrect. And some are just plain unenlightened. At the upcoming March meeting, I and my fellow committee members will be presenting the results and suggestions from our research done within the committee and with the 62 breeds we contacted in Hound and Sporting, which is where we have started our efforts. These suggestions will encompass not only the need for corrections, updated photography and more engaging information, but it will also ask for a reversal in some instances of when/how these fliers are available to prospective puppy owners and breeders. Frequently these fliers are the first specific information a new pup owner has, so it is important that the first impression make an impact. I am happy to have been a part of this endeavor. CRUZ: The Delegate Committees serve as an important tool for the Board, bringing new initiatives, thoughts and ideas through club submissions. As I sit on the All Breed Committee as liaison, I was asked to have the Board vote to make the National Owner Handled Series be opt-in for the clubs, rather than be mandated if clubs

wanted to hold other special events. After two of my attempts, with no second, I finally succeeded in getting this accomplished allowing clubs to have their own decisionmaking authority, the authority, without interference, of putting on their own events, their own way. FEENEY: Each committee has the specific charge set forth in the Delegate Standing Rule on Committees. I think that, in general, the role of the Delegate Committees is to initiate and/or critically examine matters relevant to their charge that are related to our governance, clubs, sport, and the health and welfare of purebred dogs, as the case may be. Prior to election to the Board, I served on the Bylaws Committee. During that time, I advocated for an amendment to our Bylaws to include “canine health and well-being” in Article III, Objects of the Club. The amendment was proposed to the Delegate body which adopted it overwhelmingly. In fact, the amendment itself was amended by the Delegates to place “canine health and wellbeing” as the first stated object of the Club. Subsequently, while on the Board of Directors, I conceived, advocated for, and helped develop AKC’s one-of-a-kind Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program to encourage all breeders to produce healthier puppies and to help innocent purchasers find long-lived and healthy companions. The AKC has a 131-year history of devotion to the purebred dog, and still commands the respect and admiration of the public. The Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program will help the public find responsible breeders from whom they have a better chance of acquiring the healthy, long-lived companions they demand. This program increases the relevance of the AKC beyond its core constituency, and will serve to strengthen its relationship with the public to the mutual benefit of both. The Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program also is another answer to AKC’s detractors advancing a political agenda adverse to the breeding and ownership of purebred dogs. They often claim the AKC is not interested in the health of purebred dogs, and cite various anomalous examples to support that claim while questioning the ethics of acquiring purebred dogs. The claim, of course, is not true given the AKC’s historical financial support of canine health research, and now its unequaled Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program. So far, 683 breeders have signed up to participate in this new program. All in all, the AKC’s Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program is a winwin situation for purebred dogs, breeders, the American public, and the AKC. POWERS: The best part of the delegate committees is their ability to have a dedicated experienced group of interested motivated people look at a given issue in the context of a deliberative body that is open and transparent to the delegate body and to the Board. Typically, the process, the investigation, analysis and deliberation engaged in by the committees is an excellent vetting process for the issue being considered. The parent Club Committee has had a significant impact, on the evolution of Breeder Classifieds, the Market Place, Breeder of Merit, and the Bred with HEART program. Here comments form the committee and those delegates who participated in the committee meetings had great influence on these products and programs. As a result of the committee work, these products are better and our portrayal of the breeds is more in keeping with our traditions. Continued on page 172

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17. Do you believe the actions of the Board, as communicated through the minutes of its meetings, are sufficiently transparent? If not, why not? What changes do you recommend and why? AYERS TURNER KNORR: More transparency would benefit the Delegate body; however, social media has changed the ability to be able to share business information without the whole world knowing. There is a fine line on exactly all of the information that can be shared. The AKC is not only a sport. It is a business. BIDDLE: It is difficult for me to answer that question one way or another. Not being a member of the Board, I do not really know what transpires in the meetings. It does seem that when I read the minutes, there is much that is not reported, stating only Executive Session. As someone familiar with the concept and requirement to protect sensitive or proprietary discussions under Executive Session, I believe there is certainly need for such protection. However, we should err on the side of transparency in most matters. BERNARDI: Absolutely not and we seem to be regressing. When I became a delegate, the board minutes and the delegate meeting minutes were treated like the nuclear launch codes. Then there was more transparency in both. Under the Menaker chairmanship, the board minutes are more revealing, but there is certainly room for improvement. Certainly much of the business of the board cannot be made public, but if the delegates are to be a part of the governance of the AKC and especially if they are to cast informed votes in all areas, including the board elections, they should know what is going on and what are the positions of the board members they are charged with electing. I strongly support a more informed board, a more informed delegate body and more informed members of both our member and non-member clubs. Gossip and innuendo are far more damaging than true information. MCATEER: I use the guidance of the Sunshine Laws when I think about board transparency. Good honest transparency removes the opinion that something is being hidden and it stops people from jumping to their own conclusions and spreading speculation as fact. The question is always when to be transparent. And transparency is always easy when a decision is black or white. It is when you step into gray areas that things start to go sideways. Clearly there is not much of a need to be transparent when a subject is under initial discussion and might not be advanced past its first mention. When something has gone past initial discussion and is in a “formative stage” that’s when I would open up to “this is under discussion and we are open to suggestions either pro/con.” I refer to this as the “inviting them in” stage of transparency. When there are legally required confidential or fiduciary discussions, these fall outside of transparency. I have to make the obvious comment: the delegates put the board in place and the delegates have the ability to change their opinion at the time of voting. The delegate body has a good deal of power, when used judiciously. Let’s have faith that we make the right decisions each March. To not support the board we have put in place doesn’t say much for us. Because I want to be sure the story

being disseminated is indeed the true story, I would hold a discussion with dog media (or whomever) to discuss the agenda in general, and target important discussions. This could be handled in person, by Skype or in a webinar. And followed up with an email to interested media. But I would have it happen within 24 hours of a board meeting, if possible. CRUZ: Actions of the Board are transmitted faithfully by AKC Secretary. Perceptions of lack of transparency are just that – unfounded perceptions. FEENEY: Yes. POWERS: Are the Board minutes sufficiently transparent? Yes and no. There is an amount of time spent by the Board on confidential and or propriety matters, which simply cannot be released. I am for openness and I believe that close readers of the minutes are seldom surprised. 18. What do you believe Board members should have direct contact with staff independent of the President? If so, do you believe there should be limitations or guidelines for Board-staff contact? If not, do you have concerns about the Board’s ability to obtain the information necessary to hold the organization accountable? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Corporate America has guidelines for Board members having direct contact with Staff. Elect Board members with executive experience and understanding of how these policies protect staff members from being unduly burdened by individuals seeking information to benefit themselves instead of representing the needs of the whole Board. A harmonious Board and Staff should never have this problem. Elect individuals who work together as a team. A divided group cannot make progress. BIDDLE: As a candidate with a strong executive background, I have a healthy respect for the organization’s chain of command. There are only a few instances I can think of that would obviate the need to follow the chain of command. Should the President be unavailable in an emergency situation or be incapacitated, it might be necessary for the Board to designate an individual to make independent contact with specific staff. The President should be advised of such actions as soon is practical. Also, individual members of the board should not make end runs around the President or the rest of the Board to directly task staff with requests for voluminous data to support their personal initiatives or demand that staff take a specific action. Should there be issues regarding information or staff performance, and those issues cannot be resolved within the chain of command, corrective actions must be taken by the Board. Yes, I think that guidelines for BoardStaff contact would be good. It is also important the members of the Board and the President not let egos get in the way of developing and maintaining a good working relationship. BERNARDI: It depends on the purpose of that direct contact. No individual board member should be directing staff or interfering with the operation of the organization… ever. Nor should board members engage in initiatives with staff without the approval of the board or its chairman. However, there is quite a difference between interfering and seeking information. I would like board members to take it upon themselves to

know what was going on in all departments and to learn as much as possible about the proposals brought to them by staff before casting their votes. MCATEER: Are board members suddenly scary? The thrust of this question was asked in our individual board candidate questionnaires. It actually puzzled me because any contact I have had with staff has resulted in a positive reaction, and with a much needed information flow. If I guess at the reason for this, it is possibly the experience of staff being overwhelmed by less than perfectly thought out requests, delivered in a manner without regard to timing or existing workload. I do not think there should be limitations for board-staff contact, but there should be guidelines that allow board requests to be fit into a priority list and not just land at the top, and requests made only after the board member has done a fair amount of independent research prior to asking for additional information. CRUZ: I have always felt that Staff should not be interfered with at their respective jobs. If something has to be done by Staff for a Board member, authority to do so should pass from chairman. That would eliminate personal agendas, duplication of tasks and provide cohesion between Board and Staff. When Staff goes about their jobs with no Board insinuation in their duties, all Board members will be on the same page when it comes to dealing with things submitted by Committees and new initiatives suggested by the Staff. FEENEY: Whether Board members should have direct contact with the staff independent of the President really depends on the circumstances. For example, an inquiry for simple information need not include the President, although I think it is good practice to do so. At the other extreme, contact that causes a disruption of staff’s day-to-day operations should be avoided, and, if not, always involve the President because the operation of the organization is his business responsibility. The role of the Board in the organization necessarily includes limitations or guidelines for staff contact. The Board establishes and reviews the strategies and goals of the organization. The role of staff, and not the Board, is to carry out the objectives by their day-to-day operations of the organization. Overall, members of the Board should be respectful of these different roles, and of staff and their time needed to perform their job duties. POWERS: I have had unfettered access to the staff at all levels of the organization. If I contact someone below the senior level I typically will advise the President of who I am contacting and why, generally by copy of my email. I believe that if I task a staff member with some research or information request that the boss should know that I have increased their work load. In my experience the information is generally available, although there have been occasions where the request for information had to be refined or explained and resubmitted. 19. What is your opinion of the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Event? Should it be paired with a cluster resulting in six days of shows or should it stand alone? Should it be held on a date on which it conflicts with any other AKC licensed shows? Should the Board Meeting/Delegate Committees/Delegates’ Meeting all continue to be held at the same time as well, creating additional

demands on staff tasked to put on the show? Should it be held in Orlando permanently or should the location rotate among other parts of the country? What other changes to the event would you recommend? AYERS TURNER KNORR: Thanks to the cumulative of efforts by our staff, sponsors and volunteers, our AKC Eukanuba National Championship show was the highlight of the year for our sport! What could be better than being in Orlando, Florida in December! Orlando’s state of the art convention facilities, hotels, accessible airline routes, entertainment and economic benefits are difficult to top. Hats off to AKC staff members who have perfected the details of putting on this stellar event. Combining meetings of the Board, Delegate Committees and Delegates with well run Florida clusters and Judging Seminars means even more people are able to be present for the actual AENC show. Shows with conflicting dates are a great distance away in California and Pennsylvania. Since everyone cannot travel South, those shows should thrive in their areas. Unfortunately, since Convention Center dates are so heavily booked in Orlando, there is no flexibility. Lessons learned from years of experience have resulted in a perfect event. Let’s enjoy our success! BIDDLE: Most sports have some sort of National Championship, and so should AKC. As noted in question 14, perhaps we should explore Divisional Events as qualifying events for invitation to the AENC. Our Obedience Championship and Agility Championship Events already use the qualifying event concept. Looking at the current structure, pairing with a cluster provides greater vendor income, hotel occupancy and visitor income needed to make the event attractive to a host city and get better rates for show site and exhibitor accommodations. Clusters are also attractive to exhibitors and minimize their travel, set up and take down. However, I do believe day after day of dog shows with no day off for rest is very hard and stressful on the dogs. There will always be conflicts, but great effort must be made to avoid having conflicts with shows in the same general area. It was good the Cleveland cluster was able to move their shows to the weekend before AENC. I do not know the staffing level needed to put on the AENC and support the BOD/ Delegate meetings. However, a staff member I spoke with on Sunday afternoon at AENC told me they had been there the entire week and were exhausted. I also wonder how many Delegates would come to AENC if there were no meetings, and how many go home after the meetings instead of staying for AENC. The AKC and DJAA Advanced Institutes and other breed seminars also occur at this time as it is a great time to watch the judging of breeds one is studying. A small number of staff is involved in coordinating facility support for these activities. These seminars usually conflict with the Delegates meetings, and I do not know how many Delegate Judges go to these. I go to the Delegates Committee Meetings and Delegates Meeting. Although on a much smaller scale, Parent Clubs ponder the location question all the time. Generally, I believe shows toContinued on page 176

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ward the center of the country draw the largest number of entries and entries from more parts of the country. Louisville, Cleveland and Novi (Detroit), MI have huge venues that could accommodate most all of the events associated with AENC. Having said that, I personally enjoy the Orlando site. However, I would not do the 24-hour drive necessary for me to show a dog there. In fact, the changing policies of airlines on flying dogs may force shows to consider more centrally located venues. I talked to several exhibitors who said they would no longer be flying dogs. Again, “The times they are a changin’ ”. Just one. It would be beneficial and less confusing to exhibitors and spectators if one superintendent were used for the AB cluster and the AENC. BERNARDI: The AENC event has been such a success that I am hesitant to make suggestions for its improvement, especially with the limited information I have regarding contractual obligations. I think I liked it as an Invitational better, but that, of course, limited entries. It is certainly unfortunate that it conflicts with other shows being run without outside money, manpower and prestige, but AKC is not working alone and many decisions are made by Eukanuba. Would it consider a Thursday and Friday event? If exhibitors would travel and enter without the other all-breed shows, I would prefer it to stand alone. Again, there is so much that is unknown to me, such as how dependent on delegate help is this event and how much would it cost without it? There are simply too many activities in too few days and everyone is exhausted, including dogs, but adding more days seems out of the question. MCATEER: Certainly I think this event at the end of the year is a spectacular position and a great ending to any year of competition. I have no objection to it being in conjunction with the existing Florida clusters, (or other location clusters) and it is the choice of a dog owner to show the dog all days, or just exhibit on the weekend. I do think that the event drifts toward the holidays and therefore can limit attendance at Delegate Meetings and there is no doubt the meetings cause extra work for staff. But that should be balanced by the volunteer work that is done by attending delegates. As to Orlando, it is a great location and is in an area that has good flights, many hotels, and a rare selection of convention space in which to hold an event of this magnitude. I am not against moving the event, but you’d have to prove to me that there is a physical plant equal to what we have in Orlando and the local infrastructure to host it. That is a tall order. CRUZ: The AKC National Championship is one of the many jewels in AKC’s crown. Well-run by show chair and staff, conflicts with other shows have been minimized. The opportunity for the surrounding clubs to participate in this event, seminars held by AKC for judges and breeders, plus Agility and Obedience events all in one place make it a highlight each year. Rotations in other parts of the country might be arranged if accommodations for an event of this magnitude are on a par. I would like to see the International Competition once again. Orlando is the ideal site, in my opinion, with convenient airports, hotels, restaurants, activities for families making it the tourist attraction that it is. We use it to promote ourselves, our purebred dogs and our sports. FEENEY: In my opinion, the AENC as

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it is now is a very successful and important event. It brings many segments of the fancy together with high quality events, including Agility and Obedience, and educational seminars for judges and breeders. The AKC works closely with the three All-breed clubs’ cluster and the many independent specialties to makes the events more convenient and pleasurable for the dogs and participants who appear to like the cluster shows. Annually, there are approximately 1,600 All-Breed shows and 2,500 specialties. This makes it improbable that the AENC can be scheduled on a date that does not conflict with another show. However, the AENC is scheduled on a weekend with the least number of All-Breed events. In addition, cooperative solutions have been made to minimize the conflict. For example, the successful Cleveland Classic cluster moved their dates to an earlier weekend. The Delegates voted to have the Delegates’ Meeting with the AENC. However, the Board meeting will no longer be held during the week of the AENC. It would be nice to hold the show in different parts of the country, but having it in Orlando has proven to be the best location. POWERS: I have a unique position from which to view this issue. I was the president of the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills when AENC was in Long Beach; my club was one of the three local clubs preceding the event. Frankly, I wish AENC was still in California, it was a bonanza for the local clubs and a great show for the West Coast. Now that AENC in in Orlando my club and Long Beach KC no longer have winter shows, as even from California it was impossible to compete on that weekend. I have seen both sides. On balance we must go forward with AENC (largest dog show in the last 20 years) it is not only a great show but is it a great public outreach vehicle for AKC’S message. My experience suggests that other clubs must make some accommodation or their entry will suffer dramatically, as did mine. Reasonable minds should be able to accommodate the needs of all concerned. To say that AENC cannot take place on a date in conflict with another AKC show is tantamount to saying AENC should not exist. I reject this view. . 20. If cost was no object, what one change would you have AKC implement or what one program or policy would you have AKC institute, that you believe would have the most significant positive impact on the organization, the sport, or purebred dogs? AYERS TURNER KNORR: A strategic positive ad campaign featuring NFL heroes like Peyton Manning or Brett Favre on nationwide television and print ads would be an impact interest in our organization. Our spokesperson must be a popular personality who is involved in sports and who will relate to the young Millennials. Print ads similar to Nike, Chanel, Gucci, and Tiffany where only their own logo appears boldly with a picture of one item. Ours should be a striking magnificent example of a breed with the words. . AKC Purebred Dog We must elevate the concept of AKC by creating “LUST” for a purebred dog with a pedigree. Ads with lots of words are not read. Striking, bold, and simple statements catch the eye.

BIDDLE: While members of the fancy may express a variety of concerns about the AKC and the sport at any given time, there is always one concern that dominates. We are not doing enough to get our story out— about our sport, all the good things we do for dogs and all the fun things people can do with their dogs. We are losing the war of public opinion to the animal rights extremists. They have taken control of the conversation and convinced many that we are evil. A significant segment of the public has been persuaded that they must adopt because all of the dogs they see in shelters are there because of our irresponsible breeding practices and desire to make money on the backs of all those poor dogs. If we had unlimited funds, I would shout our story in every possible medium, starting with an ad or two during the Super Bowl telecast. I would hire a great Search Engine Optimization (SEO) team, and purchase sponsored links on Google so AKC and all the searches related to our mission and interests would be first in search returns. I would produce and publicize webinars and u-tube videos on dog care, training and fun things. I would place print ads in magazines that seem to be popular in doctors’ waiting rooms, beauty salons and barber shops and purchase billboard advertising in strategic places throughout the country. I would hire a celebrity spokesperson—or perhaps multiple spokespersons-who should also be dog-persons—to reach the different demographics of our potential supporters. I would hire lobbyists for each state, and have a major lobbyist/educational presence in the DC area to protect our sport and our rights to own, keep and breed our dogs. No matter how well we run the organization, it won’t make any difference if our sport and dogs are legislated out of existence. The chronicle of Lucky, The Last Dog in America, by Lidia Seebeck,” makes the point much more eloquently than I can. I suggest you read it and take it to heart. You can find it at http://bark.blogs.com/acd/2007/05/ the_last_dog_in.html BERNARDI: I can imagine a modern, well-designed AKC headquarters that would include offices for staff, delegate and board meetings. It would provide space for a world-class museum and research library in addition to a show site for large shows, such as the AENC, and smaller ones, including national and regional specialties, all at reasonable cost. We could provide our own training classes in all our companion activities, plus conformation training by experts, all for a fee. Perhaps it could even accommodate a top-notch veterinary clinic and boarding kennel. It would provide the ideal space for a variety of conferences and institutes. Combining amenities for our sport and its governance plus commercial entities would provide a first-class showcase for our dogs and for everything we do as well as create a new revenue stream. MCATEER: I think I have made it clear we need more public programming to grab the attention of millions. I would free up some investment money and I would do it immediately. If the feeling is that I am spending the “future” then I would counter that there won’t be much of a future if we keep dwindling in numbers and brand. I believe we need more programs in

schools that grab the youth, focus on pet pleasure and responsibility and then continue that program with a support system (or package) so that families who have been encouraged (translation “badgered”) by their child to acquire a purebred know they have somewhere to go for guidance. And I do not mean calling the AKC’s main number. This is a department all onto itself, and I would most definitely be spending my AKC dollars here. Additionally, I believe we have missed the role of the veterinarian in the future of the pup and its family. The AKC does have visibility at major veterinary conferences; what it doesn’t have is a package available to ALL vets that mines information for the new pet owners, explains the importance and benefits of registering your pup, handles FAQ and gives categories into which your pet would fall when looking for “my dog can do that.” If all of us have written our contracts correctly the first stop for a new owner with their pet is the vet! I think fair play is that the vet then asks: “Have you registered your pup, and have you researched its parent club.” If I had my way there would be a good many lunch ‘n learns in the future of vets. Thanks for the questions, for their variety and for the opportunity to have interested readers get to know more about our individual opinions. CRUZ: If cost were no object, I’d lower the service fees to all events by $1.00. Cost is the obstacle here and loss of revenue the deterrent. Operation of the events department for all AKC sports is costly and clubs share in this obligation. FEENEY: Subsidizing member club events. POWERS: I would create a team of internal staff and outside firms to refine our outgoing messages in relation to Government Relations, Public Relations and Marketing. I would provide resources to drive outbound messaging, paid and non-paid and outbound marketing for all of the services and products that AKC offers. Please see number 3 above. Additional questions for sitting Board Members 1. Please cite a specific recommendation or initiative which you promoted that was subsequently adopted by the Board and implemented by the AKC, and described how it has benefitted the organization, the sport, or purebred dogs. Please include specific references to pertinent Board minute and dates reflecting the discussion/decision. CRUZ: March, 2014 - My recommendation/initiative adopted by the Board was the unmasking of the Judges on their applications. After three attempts, I was successful. Earlier motions received no seconds. I believe that our judges, some of the best in the world, should have their experience taken into consideration when applying for breeds. February, 2015 – After three motions in 2014, some with no second, I was able to give many of the clubs what they wanted insofar as the NOHS is concerned. Early in 2014 a mandate, requiring clubs to hold NOHS classes at their show in order to have other AKC recognized special events, was put in place. But, I heard what the clubs wanted, or didn’t want, and my motion to allow clubs to “opt-out” of this requirement finally passed. Clubs can now decide what they want at their shows. Continued on page 180

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Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner Best In Show Winner North Texas Non-Sporting Group Association, Thank you Judge Mrs. Arlene F. Benko. Thank you Breeder Judge Mr. Dennis McCoy for the Group Placement at the Lone Star State Classic Cluster and Thank you Judge Mrs. Maralyn K. Busse for the Tyler Kennel Club Group Placement We are truly proud of Malik and his heavily pointed, “Group” Winning kids. Owned and Handled by Mark DeWitt and Dr. Michael Knight

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FEENEY: My answer to this question should be read with my answer to [Additional} Question 4, below, stating decisions I supported that have benefitted the organization, the sport, and purebred dogs. I recommended the Delegates’ adoption of an amendment to the Bylaws to add canine health and well-being as an Object of the Club, which was unanimously approved. (Minutes, Jul. 2012) I conceived, helped develop, and promoted the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program. See my response to Question 17, above. I am particularly proud of this accomplishment for two reasons: (1) it is a win-win situation for purebred dogs, the American public, and the AKC; and, (2) I delivered on my promise to the Delegates that if I was elected to the Board I would work to improve the health and welfare of purebred dogs. I promoted a review of and revision to AKC’s Care and Conditions Policy and inspection policy, after adverse media exposés of local agencies finding poor conditions in kennel facilities previously inspected by the AKC. The policy was revised and unanimously approved. (Minutes, Apr. 2012) In order to assist clubs to resolve internal disputes short of litigation in the courts, I proposed an optional binding arbitration procedure whereby the parties in dispute would agree that the AKC’s decision of the matter would be binding. History showed that when the AKC provided advice, all the parties rarely agreed and then, more often than not, one or both sides hired lawyers to continue their arguments to the AKC. The binding arbitration procedure should expedite the resolution for the parties, and alleviate the continuing burden on AKC resources. Staff was directed to develop and institute this procedure. (Minutes, Mar. 2015) When the Asia Pacific Section of FCI issued its blacklist preventing American judges from judging FCI shows if they judged non-FCI shows in Asia, I argued that the AKC should advise the FCI that unless the blacklist was rescinded, no FCI judge would be permitted to judge at any AKC show. (Minutes, Mar. 2015) As mentioned above, other related matters are set forth below in my answer to Question 4. POWERS: I was in favor of looking at a change in the judging approval process. I supported the radical notion that the issue be sent out to the Fancy for comment before the Board had taken a direction. Although I support the new process I believe that the most important thing was the transparent approach and I hope that transparent approach will serve as a model for the future. 2. Please cite a specific recommendation or initiative which you promoted that was not adopted by the Board. Please describe why you believe that recommendation or initiative failed to gain approval, and whether you intend to pursue that recommendation or initiative if elected to a second term. Please include specific references to pertinent Board minutes and dates reflecting the discussion/decision. CRUZ: January 2016 - My motion to have the service fee charged to clubs for entries reduced from $3.00 to $2.00. This motion received no second. But the request opened a dialog prompting the Chair to select a “team” of three Board members (I’m

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not on it) make themselves available to assist clubs in putting on successful, financially viable events. So, not a total loss. FEENEY: Probably the most recognized recommendation was to make the National Owner Handled Series an opt-in program rather than mandatory for the clubs. (Minutes, Sept. 2014) I believe the feeling of the majority at the time was that the event was good for the sport and helped clubs increase entries. As the event became popular with exhibitors, the NOHS was then unanimously permitted to be an opt-in event. (Minutes, Feb. 2015) I did not make a motion, but I did recommend that the AKC expand Global Services (providing registry and related services) beyond the initial venture in China. I believe the recommendation did not gain traction because of a feeling this would not be well-received by the FCI. I believe expanding Global Services to other countries is a significant business opportunity for the AKC, and that it should be explored. I intend to pursue this recommendation if reelected. POWERS: There is no issue that I promoted that failed that I intend to bring back to the Board, if elected. 3. Please describe a specific decision made by the Board during your term that you believe has been particularly beneficial to the organization, the sport, or purebred dogs, and state whether or not you supported that decision at the time. Please include specific references to pertinent Board minutes and dates reflecting the discussion/decision. CRUZ: June, 2013 – Voted against the Judges Task Force because the Smith Committee Process had been in effect only a year. While the selection of rotating judges and Executive Field Representatives was a positive for this process, the changes made for confusion for applicants, talk that the Board could not trust their own process – changing their mind on issues once again. FEENEY: During my term, the Board made many beneficial decisions in line with its mission statement. These decisions are not so subtle that citations to the Minutes are necessary to prove them. Most of these decisions to be mentioned below are wellknown which indicates the significance of each. First, there were many decisions that I supported that collectively promote our sport and increase participation: additional events, including the NOHS, 4 – 6-month puppy competition (BPUP), and the open show for FSS breeds, and revisions to event regulations; additional awards and titles in conformation, performance, and companion events; modification of the point schedule to exclude entries at nearby National Specialties when calculating the schedule; allowing different breeds to compete in various performance events; promoting showand-go practice rings at dog shows to provide a better experience for new exhibitors; and the partnership with FidoTV. Second, the adoption of the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program, along with improvements in the Care and Conditions policy and its implementation, both of which I support, advance canine health and well-being, and the better breeding of purebred dogs. Related to breeding better dogs, as well as enhancing the image of the AKC and purebred dogs, were the decisions to make grants to

selected veterinary schools for residencies in theriogenology. Third, the encouragement of and support for traditional and social media outreach to the American public, which I supported, has succeeded to make the AKC more relevant to the public and their dogs. This success is related to advocating for the purebred dog as a family companion, and promoting responsible dog ownership. For instance, the Family Dog publication, with a readership of 1,001,000, contains instructive articles on the proper care of dogs, and many other articles highlighting the humandog bond. Fourth, there were two significant hiring decisions that I supported. The decision to hire a Chief Growth Officer is an important step forward in the development of current and potential opportunities for revenue growth beyond the fancy that is necessary to continue the AKC’s mission, and ensure a bright future for the AKC, purebred dogs, and our sport. Hiring a Chief Veterinary Officer helps the AKC to have an authoritative voice to support the value of purebred dogs when attacked by adverse interests claiming purebred dogs are not healthy, and that the AKC does not care about healthy dogs. Fifth, although not directly related to the AKC’s mission statement, I think the decision to maintain the location of the New York and Raleigh offices, which I supported, was beneficial to the AKC. This enables the AKC to retain its best talent in both offices. Also, the New York presence maintains the AKC’s image, and continues the opportunities for necessary national media exposure. POWERS: I repeat, the best thing the Board has done was to open the deliberation process in relation to judging approval. I hope this model of openness and transparency continues. I will work to insure that it does. 4. Please describe a specific decision made by the Board during your term that you believe was or has proven to be a mistake, inasmuch as it has not benefitted the organization, the sport, or purebred dogs, and state whether or not you supported that decision at the time and whether you will work to reverse that decision if elected to a second term. Please include specific references to pertinent Board minutes and dates reflecting the discussion/decision. CRUZ: December, 2014 – I believe that the present Judging Approval Process provides little or no accountability for the education process of the judges who are in a “mad rush” to further their judging “careers “. It is our responsibility to uphold and preserve the breed standards which have been tediously and distinctly designed by the Parent clubs for the preservation of their individual breeds which include purpose, health and temperament. The new policy states “it is the intent of this policy to remove barriers for becoming approved for more breeds and groups” and that “the intent of this policy virtually all applicants will be approved for the breeds for which they have applied”. Parent clubs, Delegate breeders and exhibitors who complain about bad judging are not being served by this new process in my opinion. Judging is a privilege, not a “right”. Denials by the Judges’ Department are usually

generated by poor performance at interviews, in-ring observations, or substantiated complaints by exhibitors. These denials can be dismissed by the three member Judges Review Committee of Board members, before it even becomes an appeal to the Board Committee, designed to hear these issues. This basically advertises that no matter how little you accomplish to learn, study or commit to a breed you will be judging that breed. The emphasis of this policy is on the numbers of breeds an applicant receives and how quick he can get them. The emphasis should be on preservation of the breeds and educating yourself to do just that. Educated/trained judges will be the ones who will protect the standards and in that process, the dogs themselves. This is just one of the reasons that AKC judges have the respect they have around the world. I can only hope that I get the opportunity to stem this mad rush to get a group or groups by many who feel “entitled” to get them. FEENEY: I do not think the Board made mistakes that carry the significant consequences that are the subject if this question, i.e., the Board did not make decisions that have proven to have adversely affected the organization, the sport, or purebred dogs. We are all imperfect human beings. Therefore, time may reveal that a decision or two was a mistake and not beneficial to the organization, the sport, or purebred dogs. However, looking forward without perfect eyesight, it is not discernible to me today. So far, I will be particularly interested to watch the results of the Judges Approval Process, and the WOOFtale venture, to see the impact of each. POWERS: The failure that I supported in good faith was: MASKING. I, and I believe the entire Board supported this as an interim fix for the rampant abuse that was occurring in the new judging approval system. I could be wrong but I believe the entire Board voted for masking. I assure you that neither insult nor disrespect was intended by the Board or any of the members. However, many in the judging community took the policy as a direct insult. That needed to be redressed. In addition, the burden on the staff to physically redact the identifying information was enormous compared to any benefit. I also believe that Masking did not solve the problem. Accordingly I supported the repeal of Masking. At the risk of sounding like a politician: I was for Masking before I was against Masking. Here the good news that the Board was moved to reconsider the entire process, in an open and transparent process before Board action. By contrast Masking came in at one Board meeting with no prior notice in the minutes. Hindsight tells us that the open process produces better results. CONCLUSION Thank you to DOG NEWS and the entire staff for making this forum available to the candidates, and the Fancy. I believe that I am qualified by background, experience, temperament and judgment to hold a seat on the AKC Board. I thank all of the readers for their attention, And I ask you to please: VOTE FOR TOM!!!

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Spaniels (Sussex)

1 GCH CH Kamand Tangled Up In Blue K Toner/A Toner 2 GCH CH Clussexx Howdy Doody Time J Haverick/K Gonzales 3 GCH CH Lexxfield Stonybeck Bob J Hepper 4 GCH CH Remedi’s Churchill Downs M Marsh 5 GCH CH Sundowners Orion Coast To Coast JH J Clendenon/D Clendenon/C Cooper/A Cooper 6 CH Kamand’s Full Of Beans @ Erinhill K Toner/A Toner 7 CH Sundowners Repeat Fire CD RAE CGC A Monaghan 8 CH Companionway’s I Promise You More L Wright 9 Lexxfield Buckley C Reeves GCH CH Remedi’s Whirlwind 10 N Little/J Little

Spaniels (Welsh Springer) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Welford’s Jesmond Waterfall C Sorensen/U Pettersson/M Helms/P Gilson/Statesman Knl GCH CH Trystyn Statesman Cactus Blue S Doss/M Helms/P Gilson/M Riese-Bassel GCH CH Klass’s Action Jackson T Faires/M Faires GCH CH Benton Famous Last Words CDX GN GO A Bancker GCH CH Trystyn’s Tag Heuer It BN RN J Keller GCH CH Rolyart’s It’s My Party S Traylor/C Ford GCH CH Cole Creek PSF Sophisticated Lady S Sherwood/K Goodrich GCH CH Klass’ Kid You’ll Move Mountains H Rubin Cohen/F Cohen GCH CH Royailes Willem Of Windsor R Burgess/S Burgess/N Carlton/G Carlton GCH CH Royaile Mtnmist’s Cadeyrn Skyewalker S Edwards-Zickrick/G Carlton

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Bela’s This Time It’s Hudson RN JH P Miller/L Miller/K Miller GCH CH Darby Canyon’s Dante’s Inferno CD RN L Stanton GCH CH Montecani Nando’s Image JH P Beaver GCH CH Lancetta’s The Heart Of Rock & Roll J Joens/M Fornens-Joens GCH CH Collina D’Oro Rock You Like A Hurricane S Dean/S Belt GCH CH Sweetbriar’s Diamonds Are Forever JH D Graff/D Graff/D Hasley/J Roberts GCH CH Javal I’M Movin On To Hootwire BN RN D Perrott/S Knipe/K Mcleland GCH CH Darby Canyon Gracie’s Fellini VCD2 BN S Palius GCH CH Venticalmi Rumor Has It S Hudson CH Dry Grass Dagenham Girl D Forr/C Forry

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Solaris Smokin’ Hot Habenera A Martin/D Martin/B Kirven GCH CH Szizlin Rhapsody Never Say Never JH CA Y Kourtei/M Porfido/C Phelps GCH DC Boulder’s N Fusion’s Power Trip MH J Hetkowski/E Hetkowski/I Reveles/A Davis GCH CH Carillon’s Reach For The Stars B Matthew/S O’Donnell GCH CH Tierah’s Hijacked At 20000 Feet CGC J Mccafferty/D Mccafferty/E Markham GCH CH Renaissance Xxx’s And Ooo’S L Durham/T Knox GCH CH Briar N Suzu Hey You! Get Off Of My Cloud S Nakamura/P Crowley GCH CH Sunruled Lights My Fire JH S Daugherty GCH CH Berkcor’s Wrecking Crew S Thompson/B Thompson/S Bani GCH CH Dezertfyre’s Captain’s First Mate CDX RN C Slabaugh/R Slabaugh

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Doc’s Greyborn North Star Of Acadia R Sanborn/P Christopher GCH CH SilverOaks SurfCity Shades Of Grey B Rosenberg/J Rosenberg/J Logan GCH CH Graysong N Silhouette’s Heyjude S Burns/J Schulz GCH CH Kristen’s On The Record With Ashmore T Sanders-Milan/P Ernst/G Thornton/M Richard GCH CH Harline Winweim Encore Bravo Love Y’All S Line/D Massey/D Johnson GCH CH Camelot’s Stairway To Heaven II C Cassidy/B Cassidy GCH CH Trifar’s Earth’s Shelters Of Moonstone JH J Aune GCH CH Silhouettes Fast Enough C Cassidy/B Cassidy GCH CH Diamond Mk The Eagle Has Landed M Wilson/N Lane GCH CH Calvary N Tripawd’s Footloose N Collar Free R Holman/M Wilson

Spinoni Italiani

Vizslas

Weimaraners

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons 1 GCH CH Whiskeytown Dalwhinnie Brie SH CGC G Troy/K Rogney 2 GCH CH Whiskeytown Si Drakes Gran Legacy CGC J Scarrott 3 GCH CH Kyjo’s Shelby Special K Miller/J Hare 4 GCH CH Wyncliff’s Dark Shadow R Baggenstos/D Baggenstos 5 GCH CH Wyncliff’s B Loved Rocket Man SH J Coughlin 6 GCH CH Glacier’s Gertie Queen Of Spades L Durand/A Durand 7 GCH CH Whiskeytown Bootlegger S Piel 8 GCH CH Whiskeytown Stolichnaya Elit J Gross/K Rogney 9 GCH CH Whiskeytown Xellent Emma CGC B Meadows 10 GCH CH Whiskeytown Glenlivet JH S Cowell/K Rogney

Wirehaired Vizslas 1 2

GCH CH Zoldmali Cetli CA A Sagh GCH CH Zoldmali Csongor CM SH M Goodwein/B Goodwein

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

6783

(F)

6045

(M)

4424

(M)

1913

(M)

933

(M)

384

(M)

300

(M)

129

(M)

108

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 107

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

3451

(M)

2614

(M)

1241

(M)

876

(M)

819

(F)

689

(F)

505

(M)

290

(M)

258

(M)

246

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

1812

(M)

643

(M)

555

(M)

439

(M)

366

(M)

258

(M)

247

(M)

206

(F)

142

(F)

123

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

3419

(F)

1602

(F)

1583

(M)

1310

(M)

1281

(F)

761

(F)

645

(F)

606

(M)

590

(M)

503

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (F)

26464

(M)

7951

(M)

2149

(F)

2107

(F)

1603

(F)

1457

(M)

1181

(M)

1102

(M)

868

(F)

807

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (F)

1741

(M)

1710

(F)

1265

(F)

824

(M)

746

(F)

656

(M) 0 0 0 2 0 2 435 (F)

421

(F)

322

(M)

261

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

955

(M)

763

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3 4 5

GCH CH Vizcaya’s Gotta Wear Shades CM CD BN B White/N Edmunds CH Quodian’s Tareck Rey D’Celis S Alonso De Celis CH Luxatori Dolmany Of Loroka K Lormis/R Lormis

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

(M)

Hound Group

Afghan Hounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Thaon’s Wallstreet J Hafford/J Blanchard/D Rogers/J Rogers/B Moore/J Moore 2 GCH CH Charteroak Blu Star M Vaccaro/G Vaccaro 3 GCH CH Agha Djari’s Eye Candy Of Sura CGC J Dalton/S Neill/J Souza 4 GCH CH Jakar An Affair Most Wicked M Galloway/S Brown 5 GCH CH Regimes Thriller Of Elmo N Shaw/R Godfrey/M Viveiros 6 GCH CH Tells Matrix Reloaded M Galloway 7 GCH CH Xandali Bon Vivant C Harker/C Fairleigh/L Bettis/R Wolfe 8 GCH DC Perfection Cheria Electric Ice SC N Fouts/M Dowler 9 GCH CH Jakar Pamir Anam Cara Summer Storm D Jensen/G Jensen 10 CH Jangel’s Life’N Style L Schanzle/C Rodgers/W Mines

(M) 2 5 18 6 6 1 11902

(M)

4700

(F)

4609

(F)

2473

(M)

1980

(M)

1867

(M)

1588

(M)

1526

(F)

1110

(F)

983

American English Coonhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

American Foxhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

GCH CH Color Me Bad Like My Grandad A Alexander

1 GCH CH Kiarry’s Stonewall Jackson E Charles/L Miller 2 GCH CH Kiarry Deeprun At Last J Lilliston/P Sweet 3 GCH CH Crossroads Josie’s Dunwishin J Rathbun/T Mulhausen 4 GCH CH Kiarry & Deluxe Adam’s Rib R Lux/J Lux 5 GCH CH Kiarry’s Back In The Saddle S Rogers/E Rogers/K Rogers/F Rogers 6 GCH CH Crossroads Full Throttle A Whitfield 7 GCH CH Devlon’s American Trilogy D Leonard/K Leonard/D Gibbons 8 Winquest A Shot Of Captain L May 9 GCH CH Kiarrys Foolish Jokester B Coffield/D Kipp/L Miller

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip Girl E Johnson/B Cassell/T Brooks GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari High Win Warning SC J Jones/K Jones/C Kok GCH CH Eldorado N Akuaba Dream Lover D Deflorio/K Cabral GCH CH C-Quest Jokuba No Matter What K Noel/R Bowden GCH CH Dark Moon’s Barking Bad JC V Predale/J Predale GCH CH Africanadian James T Kirk J Behles/S Allen/A Whalen/T Whalen GCH CH Dlucks Svengali Zindika’s Overnight Sensation N Scherwin GCH CH Arubmec’s Take A Chance On Me P Cembura/K Collins GCH CH Nelsons Friendship Of Magnificent 7 In L Nelson/D Nelson GCH CH Laurel S’Simply Shocking Sabrina L Hesse

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH By U Cal’s Monkey On The Bayou S Calhoun/S Calhoun/B Williams GCH CH Blossomhil’s Topsfield Sanchu A Little S Shor GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Eenie Meenie Miney Moe C Steidel/C Orlandi GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Pizza Pizza J Homen De Mello Colaco GCH CH Houndwalker’s Hush Money M Burk GCH CH Splash’s Oceanic Whitetip Shark B Nolan/J Nolan/J Nolan/W Nolan CH Ure My Aimwell V. Grunsven B Brandt/D Coker GCH CH Barnyard Classic Penelope P Harder/C Lane/V Mcmackin/C Star/B Mercer GCH CH First Class Mirror Mirror On The Wall J Fogel GCH CH Fort Merrill Skylor J Tysseling/M Tysseling

811

15315

(F)

4347

(F)

1384

(F)

829

(M)

720

(M)

591

(F) 0 0 1 2 0 1 290 (M)

(M)

Basenjis

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

3121

(F)

2691

(M)

1552

(M)

1368

(F)

1147

(M)

1126

(M)

1111

(M)

917

(F)

765

(F)

561

Basset Hounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

(F)

6002

(M)

1116

(M)

964

(M)

930

(F)

746

(M)

679

(F)

598

(M)

452

(M)

345

Beagles (13 in. and under)

9729

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Perfect Companion’s Lintas C Phongthep/P Peerapong 2 GCH CH Shoreviews Raise Your Glass B Ferneyhough/B Tague/C Herr 3 GCH CH Shoreviews Dark N’ Dreamy B Ferneyhough/B Tague/C Herr 4 GCH CH X’Plorer’s Star For Patriot L Bryson/T Leelaprachakul 5 GCH CH Rosend Dunwich Loverboy @ Marblehill T Davies/M Andrade/T Nesmith/L Norman/T Saari/C Saari 6 GCH CH Barrister’s Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best B Manifold/S Robblee 7 GCH CH Woodland West’s Mirror Mirror D Honey-Pippin/P Johnson 8 GCH CH Barrister’s Once In A Blue Moon B Manifold 9 GCH CH Blueprint’s Bricks N Ivy D Wolf/B Ayala/R Ayala Iii/A Wolf GCH CH Alpenglow Hullabaloo 10 E Friedlander/B Friedlander

(M)

2972

(F)

1258

(M)

818

(F)

767

(M)

605

(F)

343

(F)

327

(F)

278

(F)

243

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

(F)

29029

(M)

17874

(M)

3844

(M)

2845

(F)

2681

(M)

1244

(M)

747

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 2 228

Beagles (over 13 in.) GCH CH Torquay Midnight Victory M Chagas/M Botelho/A Botelho/R Travis GCH CH Foxtail’s Race For The Chase S Berndt-Smith/D Smith GCH CH Blueprint’s Top Of The Line B Ayala/R Ayala/R Dirksen GCH CH Windstar’s Magnum Opus K Lockwood/H Lindberg/R Lindberg GCH CH Tashtins Lookin For Trouble L Crandlemire/K Crandlemire/E Dzuik GCH CH Honey Pot Bee In Love With Me A Ferrari/C Williams GCH CH Beamers Do The Dew C Long

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

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8 9 10

GCH CH Till’s If Dreams Come True T Till/L Till GCH CH Cherry Creek Tattletale R Biesiedzinski/V Biesiedzinski/T Skinner/S Skinner GCH CH Gwencalon’s Tam O’Shanter K Friend/W Friend

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Bayaway Jersey’s Due Process Of Law G Rezendes/D Rezendes/J Stora GCH CH Cashlane Santana As The Crow Flies R Urban/S Cafferty GCH CH Jazzman Southern Pacific Big Boy J Magenau/Z Bolin GCH CH Southchase’s Wilbert Roy J Lobb/J Lobb/E Mccarthy GCH CH Windbourne Hd Ranch King Of The Road S Campbell/C Rutten/T Skinner/S Skinner GCH CH CCH Carlin Scoutout Black To The Future T Mitchell/A Pillow GCH CH CSG Windbourne Like A Rock S Campbell GCH CH Jazzman Don’T Tug On Superman’s Cape At M Prendergast/T Prendergast/E Prendergast GCH CH Oak Hill’s Heart Of Gold Z Bolin/C Drake Owens/O Owens GCH CH Kalan’s Ramblin Rose Of Oak Hill A Willard/K Willard

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (F)

674

(F)

673

(M)

614

Black and Tan Coonhounds

(M)

17827

(M)

3020

(M)

1426

(M)

818

(M)

781

(M)

733

(M)

420

(M)

294

(M)

138

(F)

135

Bloodhounds 1 GCH CH Flessner’s International S’Cess S Carter/S Vancamp/H Helmer/Z Helmer 2 GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Limited Edition S Lacroix Hamil 3 GCH CH Flessner’s International Space Station At J Mcdonald 4 GCH CH Badgershill Muldoon Of Heather L Sherman 5 GCH CH Hickoryhollow’s Candygram For Mongo B Flessner/C Flessner/H Helmer GCH CH Cufola’s Thunderstruck 6 K Sias-Lombardi/L Lombardi 7 CH Acadian’s Shay Trace Trail Of Slopoke A Schnepel/M Schnepel/C Blanchard 8 GCH CH Soonipi Friends In Low Places Mlh K Dewey/S Katos 9 GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss And Tell S Lacroix/H Whitcomb/B Schultz/T Schultz 10 GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Double Take S Hamil/L Burch/E Jones

(M)

1 2 3 4 5

GCH CH Black Knights Balu Jeti CGC K Steffen/A Alexander GCH CH CCH Plum Tree’N Krazy Kooter M Fredrickson/P Dodson CH Blue Power Rock My World D Stine/W Stine GCH CH CCH Plum Tree’N Hootchy Cootchy P Bodeving/K Bodeving/J Duby/D Duby CH Razor Ridge Dixie Fleur De Lis C Petersen/J Petersen

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Raynbo’s Foolish Pleasure J Spiers/R Zucker/J Zucker/S Mcgraw GCH DC Zoiboyz Encore SC R Rice GCH CH Crown Jewel Tatiana J Durdin GCH CH Avalyn’s Kahlan My Fayina M Yoesel/M Yoesel GCH CH Avatar Sedona Evermore T Carey GCH CH Aashtoria Wildhunt Hidden Agenda CGC R Riel GCH CH Laureate Higgs Boson D Maldonado GCH DC Jubilee Drop Of Golden Sun SC C Gredys/E Gauthier GCH CH Majenkir Eureka R Rice/K Staudt-Cartabona/R Ayala/B Ayala GCH CH Immaculate Recption In Paradise Valley T Brandtman/T Brandtman

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 10

16315

(M)

11869

(M)

1670

(M)

1057

(M)

590

(M) 0 0 2 3 6 0 479 (M)

390

(M)

320

(F)

312

(M)

264

Bluetick Coonhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

268

(M)

174

(M)

(F)

Borzois

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

2886

(M)

1980

(F)

1648

(F)

904

(M)

638

(M)

562

(M)

430

(F)

419

(F)

392

(M)

384

Cirnechi dell’Etna 1 GCH CH Cy’Era Paola CM3 M Prieto 2 GCH CH Vito Dell’Ovo CM4 N Wight/J Gray 3 GCH CH Valencia’s Red Moon Rising Pl G Magill Cy’Era Vidal 4 P Whitaker/R Franklin/M Prieto Cyrenensis Nicla 5 L Kieres 6 CH Cy’Era Rico RN CGC D Hickey/M Prieto 7 CH Prumettiri Via D’Lea A Meyer/J Gates 8 GCH CH Kr’Msun Juno CM C Mcdermott Rockin’Hearts Angel Kisses SC 9 L Myers

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Walmar-Solo’s Iou Sl S Snyder GCH CH Dachshire You Got Me Nantucket SL R Weinman GCH CH Dikerdachs Blake V Diker GCH CH Poulstead’s Moon Shadow - Faithful Light D Humphrey/S Humphrey GCH CH Leoralees Little Bitofheaven @Jbs Sl J Scott/M Singleton GCH CH Sleepy Hollow Carolina Special M Taylor/B Wlodkowski GCH CH Bedazzled Grand Marnier Of Mt J Nielsen/M Taylor/C Trumbower GCH CH Isledox Longfellow Serenade F Overdahl/R Overdahl GCH CH Pramada’s Xavier With Jorddachs Sl M Peat GCH CH Jt’s V Islandach Blazing Embers Of Kilauea K Doi

(M)

1 2 3 4

GCH CH Passport What Did You Say Ss A Debraganca/J De Braganca/G Reep GCH CH Leoralees Barstool Boogie Ms R Addison GCH CH Bessdachs Jaguar Jubilee G Lopez/M Lara GCH CH Dublin’s Black Ice S Hagan

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

476

(M)

209

(M)

100

(M) 0 0 0 0 0 1 96 (F) 0 0 0 0 0 2 68 (M)

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 57 (F)

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 40

Dachshunds (Longhaired)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

6566

(M)

2792

(M)

1832

(F)

1366

(F)

1024

(M)

982

(M)

568

(M)

556

(M)

537

(F)

513

Dachshunds (Smooth)

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

6912

(F)

2360

(F)

1595

(M)

481

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

5 GCH CH Toskydox Karate Do Ss S Lutosky 6 GCH CH Kinderteckel’s Lancelot E Williams/K Cihos-Williams/S Williams 7 GCH DC Stardox When Irish Eyes Are Smilin’ CGC C Kelly/L Simmons 8 GCH CH Windyoak’s Ms Budding Blossom E Johnston/M Johnston CH Staier’s Evdokiya 9 L Ferguson 10 CH Teckelwood Winter Sunshine Ms JE J Milosavljevic/A Hodges

(M)

419

(M)

374

(F)

345

(F)

255

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

14556

(F)

4180

(M)

2807

(M)

2488

(M)

1781

(M)

1575

(F)

1529

(M)

1243

(M)

1135

(M)

787

(F) 0 0 0 1 1 0 232 (F)

Dachshunds (Wirehaired) GCH CH Raydachs Ride My Ducati Sw S Ray GCH CH Daybreak’s Country Chic W A Ferris/D Krieg GCH CH Leoralee’s Supernatural Mw M Singleton GCH CH Starbarrack ‘N J’s Sweet Dreams Sw M Heywood/S Johnson GCH CH Raydachs Fire Down Below V Gleishorbach S Ray/J Sakoda/M Sakoda GCH CH Tarabon Willowood Man With The Golden S Wang GCH CH Kadell’s Gold Dust W L Reynolds/C Cahill/J Cahill GCH CH Twinkle’s Corbin At Carowynd Mw C O’Neil GCH CH Wiretap Ride Out The Storm A Mendenhall/A Mueller/G Tutt CH Matsutake’s Somewhere In Time D Wold

English Foxhounds

168

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Monocacy Bend’s Wayward Fox CGC T Koerber 2 CH Taillis Au Birchwood Tamsall L Lindberg 3 CH Monocacy Bend’s Winning Edge T Koerber 4 GCH CH Monocacy Bend’s Windsor T Koerber/K Eckard

(M)

816

1 GCH CH Grandcru Giaconda CGC M Steele/A Phelan/R Tomlin/R Gaudet 2 GCH CH Grandcru Rombauer C Huitt 3 CH El Retorno Africa Mia S Lybrand/A Landarte/J Nallem 4 GCH CH Jet’s A Smile As Big As The Moon N Soyster/M Hidinger/S Olson/J Rutherford 5 GCH CH Chaparral Isle Of Skye C Marzluf/T Marzluf/C Curlee GCH CH Grandcru Alexana 6 N Billups/K Billups/K Knox 7 GCH CH Rubicon’s He’s So Fine R Paust/P Robinstein 8 CH Greycott Somethingroyal S Thomson/R Ungar 9 CH Wildwood Helios Je Ne Sais Quoi J Allred/K Henderson/S Bartel 10 CH Grandcru Peter Michael E Biles/S Biles

(F)

1 GCH CH Pacific Happytail’s Heartbreaker E Biles/S Biles/W Mccleery 2 CH Blythmoor Chance Encounter At Shadowmere TD P Miller/L Kudna 3 Blythmoors Jump At The Chance P Gowen/M Gowen 4 GCH CH Icon Oak Hill’s Harmony In The Hills M Walsh/D Percy

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10

(F)

8002

(F)

1262

(M)

576

(F)

381

(F)

285

(F)

244

(M)

103

(F)

(M)

117

(M)

Greyhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 13

20702

(M)

1127

(F)

1119

(F)

844

(F)

479

(F) 0 0 0 0 2 2 354 (M)

250

(F) 0 0 0 1 0 1 205 (F)

131

(M)

125

Harriers

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

3391

183

(F) 0 0 0 0 1 1 154 (F)

Ibizan Hounds GCH CH Paradise Bette Davis Eyes L Puskas/N Pusta/W Anderson GCH CH Serandida & Sikora’s Fantasia R Stark/J Stark GCH CH Sunrumba’s Lovestruck By Life R Castillo GCH CH Harehill’s Say No More B Phifer/W Anderson GCH DC Aliki Notanuff’s Spice It Up A Notch SC LCX R Shaw/M Pierotti-Tietje/C Shaw CH Kamars Final Rain SC D Peterson/L Mckay/K Belz CH Harehill’s Crazy Little Thing Called Love E Liebes/J Luna DC Kamars Far From Final SC CGC M Groth/K Belz Kamar Alisian Fields Final Li Lava Dear SC A Barbour GCH DC Kamars Final Laugh SC LCX B Butcher/K Belz GCH CH Alfheim’s Hawaii Five O SC K Williamson-Jensen

(M) 0 0 1 4 5 1 777

Irish Wolfhounds 1 GCH CH Nunneleys Francis Gorm Driller Of Wayside C Nunneley Biehler 2 GCH CH Kuriann Of First Avenue J Ryan 3 GCH CH Dragonstar’s Riley Rowan B Darnall GCH CH Absolut Cru 4 J Gifford/D Gifford 5 GCH CH Cu Muirin Dylan S Frensley/C Cobb 6 GCH CH Folkloire’s All Jazzed Up A Schluter/J Schluter 7 GCH CH Black Kaviar Of Shantamon K Boyette 8 GCH CH Sapwood’s Mystery Movie C Riggs 9 GCH CH Pinehurst Stuart K Catov-Goodell 10 GCH CH Absolut Stella By Starlight S Burleson/D Gifford

(M)

1 GCH CH Vin-Melca’s Daggarwood Delight P Trotter 2 GCH CH Silhouettte’s Au Fish E Olsen/K Olsen 3 GCH CH Aspen’s It Takes A Thief R Rhoden/R Rhoden GCH CH Tioka’s American Ride 4 L Webster 5 GCH CH Somerri Dunharrow’s Dynamo J Silker/W Totten 6 GCH CH Bristlecone Itsuitsme S Graves

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

734

(M)

585

(M)

561

(M) 0 0 2 0 2 0 546 (M)

427

(M)

372

(F)

360

(M)

324

(M)

249

(F)

230

Norwegian Elkhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

12230

(M)

1753

(M)

1648

(M) 0 0 5 4 6 3 1522 (M)

1244

(M)

826

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

7 GCH CH Silver Sleuth Vikrest P Viken/L Forrest 8 GCH CH Aspenrepublik Into The Wind M Kenton 9 GCH CH Somerri Jamieson’s Echo Of Whiskey J Lewis/A Lewis/L Lewis 10 GCH CH Somerri Scotch Make It A Double L Lewis

(M)

701

1 GCH CH Aberdeen’s Ultimate Addiction J Mullen/D Blunt/J Mcilwaine/A Mcilwaine/J Mcilwaine 2 GCH CH Magicwood Kalevala Ohenry Otterhound W Mellon/S Macquiddy 3 GCH CH Aberdeens Under The Influence A Mcilwaine/J Mcilwaine/J Mcilwaine 4 GCH CH Ironquest’s Bode One’s Time R Hayward 5 Riverspruce’s No Redoubt About It OAP NJP R Abernathy/K Cheatham 6 GCH CH Dekenchar’s Raisin’ A Ruckus E Carmichael/D Carmichael/D Steffen/K Steffen 7 GCH CH Magicwood Kalevala Gettysburg Memory S Plucheck/W Plucheck 8 GCH CH Otterbee’s Killian Red S Lumbery/A Constable/A Ghione 9 GCH CH Oheaven’s Worth Repeating N Lange/K Lange CH Magicwood’s Tribute To Scentasia 10 E Conway/D Emery/J Moyer

(M) 2 1 12 18 20 17 6621

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Iceage V. Tum-Tums Vriendjes D King/B Duelks/B Major/N Frost GCH CH Soletrader Zee Or Zed D Moore/J Hayes/M Doherty/W Doherty GCH CH Lacey’s Deck Plate Leader W Craigmiles/J Lacey-Black/D Bruce/J Neuschaefer GCH CH Celestial Cj’s Ringmaster At Talus J Hurty/L Florian/M Florian/C Wilt/C Hurty GCH CH M&M’s Fear The Beard D Moore/J Hayes GCH CH Bubblegum V. Tum-Tum’s Vriendjes D Planche/G Huiheshoven/D Bolak GCH CH Jus Strike It Rich M Morey GCH CH Icecream V Tum-Tums Vriendjes J Hurty/C Hurty/L Florian/M Florian/B Sittibavornsakul GCH CH Tetu Comedie Francais De Bordeaux R Claude/D Claude GCH CH M&M’s Texas Mae West D Moore/J Hayes

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Farao Anubis Inferno BN RN SC J Mosing/D Cooper/B Clooten GCH DC Hallam’s Jake Of Arolet SC S Sipperly/D Carota GCH CH Osiris Cowboy Casanova T Del Duca/B Carella/K Carella/T Del Duca GCH CH Galadrial’s Its In The Stars Du Ciel RA SC S Swanson GCH CH Siphra’s Wish You Were Here L Lysher/B Sundquist GCH DC Sendji’s Step Right Up MC LCX CGC C Guinn/W Martin GCH CH Bazinga A Dream Of Spring For Mia P Haig/R Newman GCH DC Nefer-Temu Vou Te Contar MC LCX E Kerridge GCH CH Charmedwons Phuture’s Phortune Cookie T Andrews/J Gwin GCH CH Shalimar Wild Fire Osiris L Drolet

(F) 0 0 2 1 1 1 556 (F)

489

(M)

431

Otterhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

881

(M)

315

(F)

196

(M)

164

(F)

135

(F)

106

(M)

(F)

(M) 0 0 0 0 1 0 41

Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

9956

(M)

6034

(M)

5591

(M)

1876

(M)

1186

(F)

1158

(M)

1125

(M)

776

(M)

655

(F)

420

Pharaoh Hounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

6834

(M)

3404

(M)

2395

(F)

1507

(F)

1478

(M)

1120

(F)

1116

(M)

772

(F)

543

(M)

312

Plotts

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 CSG Mima Creek Toadie D Van Kirk/N Cook

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 42

1 GCH CH Radical De Viamonte S Carter 2 CH Bonsai Noble Adventurer G Simonds/A Ghione 3 GCH CH Annevan The Doctor C Gordon/J Evanoff 4 GCH CH Pirata II De Viamonte CM J Evanoff/K Oglesby GCH CH Anevan The Captain 5 S Souza/J Evanoff 6 GCH CH Brokenroad Marco Polo Of Prestige D Frank 7 GCH CH Phaererin Agustinho CM J Fitzpatrick/L Mcginness 8 GCH CH Ketka’s Benchmark Pendragon C Sowders/D Kahla GCH CH Tahtitaivaan David 9 M Boisture/J Waterman 10 GCH CH Prairie Pond’s Born In The Usa CM C Well/M Well/J Tusten

(M)

1 2 3

CH Sidearm Public Enemy H Parker/L Mills GCH CH CSG Twisted Creek Gentlemen, Start Your S Dellapenta/J Kochensparger GCH CH Sidearm Just Forget About It J Mills/L Mills/T Mills

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Celtic Lore’s Moonlight And Magic CGC D Garbett GCH CH Spring Valley’s Jojo J Hlis/M Hlis GCH CH Kimani’s Indelible Impression JC A Walls/A Hanna/E Demopoulos/R Porter GCH CH Diablo’s Back Alley Brawler CGC H Rasmussen/N Faville/R Boese GCH CH Cjs Ranch The Oracles Of Zeus Hpk- C Bowers/J Bowers/H Hayek/D Hayek GCH CH Kuba’s Call Of The Wild By Copperridge SC K Bains/J Bains GCH CH Shadowridge One N Only At Firedance M Sorosky/L Hellinge/D Karlson GCH CH Mystiko & Adili’s Unstoppable Reign CGC T Lynch/K Courtelis GCH CH Lyonnese Master’s Blend By Kimani M Tauber/F Depaulo/T Lyons GCH CH Shakaridge Major League Mvp D Cherry

1 2

GCH CH Baghdad Eleganza Extravaganza L Ackerman GCH CH Starlite’s Made Of The Best Stuff On Earth T Turley-Kocab/M Kocab/S Middlebrooks

Portuguese Podengo Pequenos

995

(M) 0 0 0 1 0 0 371 (M) 0 0 0 0 4 1 286 (M)

170

(M) 0 0 0 0 0 1 155 (M)

(M)

(M) 0 0 0 0 0 1 70 (M)

Redbone Coonhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

137

(F)

Rhodesian Ridgebacks

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

7537

(M)

5987

(M)

2047

(M)

1795

(M)

1290

(M)

1068

(F)

1046

(F)

894

(M)

714

(M)

712

Salukis

208 Dog News

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F) (M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 9

22959

17517

The Dog News Top Ten List Presents The Top Ten Dogs YEAR END STATISTICS FOR 2015

FROM page 206 Continued

3 GCH CH Takara The Time Is Now J Rimerman/P Mohr 4 GCH CH Baghdad A Missdemeanor D Pfeil/L Ackerman/J Donahue/A Chafu 5 GCH CH Baha Persian Of Interest CD RN SC OA C Coile 6 GCH CH Impala Ladies Love Outlaws L Snyder/D Aube 7 GCH CH Appalachia’s Allamyrra Hajji JC P Arwood/M Mccowan/G Thornton 8 GCH CH Aurora’s The Song And Dance Man J Mueller/E Blake 9 GCH CH Ladyhawks Gallant Bess D Ratliff 10 GCH CH El-Ubaid’s Toth S Dunlea

(F)

1 GCH CH Foxcliffe Chelsea Piers C Dove/R Dove 2 GCH CH Hobarra’s I Dreamed A Dream S Hogan-Cirincione/A Cirincione/T Rizzitiello 3 GCH CH Chase Farm Midnight Rambler J Hanson 4 CH Hollyrood June Bug At Jaraluv L Bruce GCH CH Jaraluv Timeless 5 J Brinlee/R Brinlee 6 Bruach Elinas Na-H-Alba D’Crawford T Crawford/D Crawford 7 GCH CH Dhu Mohr Gentom On Wings Of Peace F Smith/W Fast/B Irwin/J Rhodes 8 GCH CH Highlander’s Celtic Carol CD BN RN CGC M Freeman/J Freeman 9 GCH CH Dunsmuir-Lehigh Ailwen Rose L Studer/P Pascoe 10 GCH CH Lehigh Guilty Pleasure C Chapman

(F)

1 GCH CH Cherry Creek Confetti A Alexander/S Houston 2 GCH CH Lost Heritage Cherry Crk Gone with the Wind C Vanover/A Carter 3 GCH CH CGCH Dry River’z Shattered Dreams J Confer/K Purchiss GCH CH How The West Was Won 4 D Planche/S Randolph/A Alexander 5 CH Southfork River Hell Raz’N Kate D Geffs/S Swenson/R Geffs 6 CH Sidearm Shootin’ The Bull L Mills/T Mills 6 Drake’s Sonya Dore B Potash 8 CH Stackem Up The Business Breed B Clary/D Lee/T Snedegar 9 GCH CH Cherry Creek Confetti’s Cashmere A Alexander/S Houston 10 GCH CH Stackem Up Man Of Mayhem At Knockhill K Block/R Schwenke

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8112

(F)

7412

(M)

3852

(M)

2602

(F)

1752

(M)

1649

(F)

672

(F)

(M) 0 0 1 0 1 4 627

Scottish Deerhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 4

8267

(F)

3364

(M)

1698

(F)

568

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 2 503 (M)

413

(M)

357

(F)

329

(F)

228

(F)

217

Treeing Walker Coonhounds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

2789

(F)

1130

(M)

847

(F)

311

(F)

242

(M)

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 71 (M)

(F)

(M)

Whippets GCH CH Sporting Fields Shameless D Butt/A Giles/B Call GCH CH Debmar Lovin’ Dixie D Bahm GCH CH Starline’s Jimmy Choo K Padon/L Lawrence/L Wilson/S Laws/D Laws GCH CH Windborn Starline Heiress L Wilson/K Padon/L Lawrence/R Paust GCH CH Karasar’s Resurgence K Kuper/N Barthelette/K Mlynar GCH CH Kimera Vesper Lynd E Campbell/S House/K Thomas GCH CH Copperridge’s I Love Lucy P Heintzelman/J Miller GCH CH Kamada’s New York Minute D Davenport/K Davenport/D Kipp GCH CH Winway Ramona Quimby S Fosnot/V Atkinson GCH CH Rainier’s Class Act At Endeavor J Shepherd/L Stewart

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 33

106

52856

(F)

8678

(M)

7899

(F)

6556

(F)

3587

(F)

3553

(F)

3048

(F)

2092

(F)

1892

(F)

1793

Working Group

Akitas 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Mojo’s Continuation Of A Myth S Borrmann GCH CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD RN C Sullivan/J Ellis GCH CH Cr - Wicca’s Trade Secret A Bavaria/C Burke/T Bavaria/J Charnik GCH CH Stardust’s Broadway Joe RN T Witte/R Witte GCH CH Day Dream’s Wake Um & Shake Um A Dickens Johnson GCH CH Onyx Gold At Last S Milton GCH CH Akiko’s Repeat Performance N Fisk GCH CH Daykeyne Eatin My Cake Too T Buckley GCH CH Ali’I Ak’s Majer Carbon Copy V Mcconnell/M Goss CH Mojo’s Lay’N Down The Law R Helmken/R Helmken

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 16

24226

(M)

14366

(M)

8544

(M)

3347

(M)

2058

(F)

1247

(M)

1083

(M)

666

(M)

565

(M)

475

Alaskan Malamutes

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Peace River’s Gathers No Moss At Sunstra T Robinson/A Syar/M Coburn/K Robinson 2 GCH CH Tugar’s Taking On Tyson K Hausner 3 GCH CH Silverice’s Jager Bomb A Syar/M Stone 4 GCH CH Spiritrun’s Cool Ride J Remazki/E Remazki/A Syar 5 GCH CH Kasaan Snokist Ropin ‘N’ ‘T’ Fortune D Roberts-Burrill 6 GCH CH Chikara’s Don’T Stop Believing J Dewing/R Dysart 7 GCH CH Storm Kloud’s Test Of Time CA J El Dissi 8 GCH CH Catera’s Keepin’ It World Class J Dewing/R Dysart 8 GCH CH Sno Klassic Nanuke Lifes A Dance J Taylor/P Peel/M Peel GCH CH Wolfholic’s Extraordinary 10 J Sunga/Y Choi

(M)

9346

(M)

3961

(M)

3221

(F)

1037

(M)

787

(M)

680

(M)

577

(F)

518

(F)

518

1 2

(M)

(M) 0 0 1 2 1 0 427

Anatolian Shepherd Dogs GCH CH Lucky Hit Bethany Beyaz Kumru J York/E Conard GCH CH Timaru Serag Mounir L Brabyn/J Brabyn

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

745

547

Continued on page 210

Dog News 209

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

3 GCH CH Karaboudjan’s Mystic Moonspell J Dotson 4 GCH CH Carpe Diem’s Old School S Wykle 5 GCH CH White Oak Wiesje J Brabyn/L Brabyn 6 GCH CH Full Circle Tip Of London Tower N Ward 7 GCH CH Lucky Hit Bethany Yaman L Ayers/J Gunner 8 Full Circle’s Spirit Of Aegean H Howell/D Kyres 9 GCH CH Alaturkay Demeter At Thunderpas P Pabst

(M)

538

(M)

291

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Witchways Here Comes The Magic R Harrison/J Dickhoff GCH CH Villairns Tag You’re It RN S Slade/K Hodgson GCH CH American Ale Von Der Bernessehof B Hilmes/M Hilmes GCH CH Casmor’s Just On Time D Reams/K Elksnis/S Von Engel GCH CH Tallpine’s Life Of The Party D Hitchcock/S Crisp GCH CH Nashem Moore Then Friends J Moore/S Karl GCH CH Tanzanite Learning Curve RN S Montville/C Arbuthnot GCH CH Adesa’s Best In Snow W Blewett/B Kinley-Blewett GCH CH Nobleheart’s Rigel CGC C Mellalieu/J Bogdan GCH CH Avatars Let’s Try It Again J Goularte/J Goularte

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Russian Bears Not Just Another Rock Starr D Kremer GCH CH Gladiator S Zolotogo Grada S Gaunt GCH CH Malahovskiy Graf Rossiyskiy CD RAE CA E Pleskov GCH CH Arisha Krasa Russkaya Nochnaya Zvezda D Hawkes/R Hawkes GCH CH That’s What’s In A Name C Cassidy/J Cassidy/D Scheiris/D Scheiris GCH CH Aristes Paint It Black D Poulson/R Looker/C Stumm GCH CH Russian Bears Rooting Tooting Shooting H Haldi GCH CH Fun Nord’s Hariton Gavrilovich P Gladu/M Hernandez GCH CH Russian Bears One Flew Over The Cuckoos E Foster/E Leisure GCH CH Black Pearls Avatar Iz Russkoi Dinastii M Mesh/J Mesh/L Mesh/M Curtis/D Ludwig

(F) 0 0 0 1 0 0 201 (M)

184

(M)

182

(M)

165

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 76

Bernese Mountain Dogs

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

4779

(M)

3387

(M)

3376

(F)

1768

(M)

1197

(M)

1085

(F)

1042

(M)

950

(F)

911

(M)

873

Black Russian Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

3120

(M)

2822

(M)

1997

(F)

1427

(M)

1314

(M)

603

(M)

597

(M)

440

(M)

273

(M)

238

Boerboels

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 A Gallant Triton CGC M Jacoby

(M) 0 0 0 0 0 2 140

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Mephisto’s Speak Of The Devil J Billhardt/S Tenenbaum GCH CH Hijinx This Is How I Roll B Nunn GCH CH Cherkei’s Dick Tracey C Robbins/K Robbins GCH CH Brisbane N” Blue Monday’s Diamonds Are W Truesdale/Z Truesdale/M Mckamey/E Mckamey/J GCH CH Encore’s Sovereign B Andreu/M Andreu/C Cates/J Mumford GCH CH Rummer Run’s Black Magic A Anderson/S Anderson GCH CH Vixayo’s Golden Hammer K Vixayo/B Barnhart/K Jones/A Jones GCH CH Shadigee’s Sequel To Legends L Nowak/M Nowak/R Hallock/G Hallock GCH CH Encore’s Mimosa K Dye/C Cates GCH CH Happy Tail’s Kit Kat Saves The Day & L Brown/H Gussis

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Banstock N Highpoint New Day Bruin At Kimo J Treiber/E Thomason GCH CH Dal Primo In 7he Making C Corner/M Steigmeyer GCH CH Affinity’s 3-Sheets To The Wind A Mcateer/C Lane GCH CH Dal Primo The Jester Of Nv K O’Brien/C Corner/M Harwood GCH CH Lonely Creek’s Bruce Almighty B Britton/S Britton GCH CH Johari’s He’s All The Money On Wallstreet R Korber/V Caldas GCH CH Dal Primo’s Seventh Samurai G Vandenburg/C Corner GCH CH Bastion’s Keeper Of The Flame At Ivystone V Braden GCH CH Burningwood’s Up And At ‘Em B Jacobs GCH CH Newcastle’s Blame It On The Sun A Scully/E Gonzalez

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Italica’s Fifty Shades Of Grey CA Z Devita GCH CH Leandro Di Bravado D Musto/L Parschauer GCH CH Campo’s Petros Zeus CGC R Hudgens GCH CH Evolution’s Mclovin B Miller/S Martinez GCH CH Italica’s Elisir D’Amore Numero Nove CA R Cline/C Cline/Z Devita GCH CH Red Rock Canyon’s Domnina At Bear C Gebers/S Iverson/J Day GCH CH Scandifios Boss Of Bosses Di Vitos T Scandy/D Gormley/C Norris/R Meyers GCH CH Castleguard’s Riddle Of Steel Di Serafina S Demoss/T Dragan GCH CH Chatham’s Meet Me N The Grotto CGCA C Williamson/B Williamson GCH CH Castleguard El Rey Dorado A Galliher/S Demoss

1 2 3

GCH CH Kamterra’s Legato K Moats/M Moats GCH CH Dezperado’s Hallelujah CA CGC J Wendt/A Wendt/H Zimmerman GCH CH Excelsia’s This Side Of Paradise N Barksdale/M Barksdale/D Gau/L Gau

Boxers

38820

(M)

28356

(M)

10829

(F)

9146

(M)

5507

(F)

4939

(M)

4903

(M)

3898

(F)

2982

(M)

2062

Bullmastiffs

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

4863

(M)

4116

(M)

2060

(M)

1991

(M)

1850

(M)

1710

(M)

1445

(M)

1203

(M)

1160

(F)

1159

Cane Corso

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

2811

(M)

2788

(M)

2011

(M)

600

(F)

598

(F)

346

(M)

314

(M)

279

(M)

244

(M)

233

Doberman Pinschers

210 Dog News

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

22421

(F)

12637

(F)

8926

The Dog News Top Ten List Presents The Top Ten Dogs YEAR END STATISTICS FOR 2015

FROM page 208 Continued

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Phillmar Superman T Stone/J Stone/C Green GCH CH Alisaton Saboteur V Raklyn Ciden N Bosley/J Margeson/J Dale GCH CH Fidelis Ripcord C Mitchell/E Gould/J Huston/C Austin GCH CH Rio’s Luca Brasi Monster RN CA CGC M Michael GCH CH Mistel’s Can Can R Vandiver/N Vandiver GCH CH Marienburg’s Spec Ops Commando R Kusumoto/J Kusumoto GCH CH Cambria’s Above And Beyond CGC L Van Epp/D Van Epp/G Lajeski

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

GCH CH Rising Star’s Livin’ La Vida Loca CA CGCA J Roberts/S Lynn GCH CH Woodland Park’s Low Country Benne P Smith/V Smith GCH CH Bruin’s Quarter Quell C Conway GCH CH Scarlett Bo Hara J Baez/L Baez GCH CH Grand Master’s Leap Of Faith CGC K Theobald GCH CH Imax De La Source Des Titans S Schmidt/T Schmidt GCH CH Oak Hollows Windtalker C Middleton/W Muller CH Puppycreek’s My Red Xena T White

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

GCH CH Daveren’s Party Girl S Harlow/J Eastman GCH CH Oakwood V Kaitlers Revival J Vandervort GCH CH Daveren’s Life Of The Party J Eastman GCH CH Oakwoods Who’s That Girl K Schiff GCH CH Diamond Bay A Chevelle Bentley Tribute BN V Vihlen Schluter/E Steele GCH CH Nevars Jules A Issleib/F Stuby Lilla Enebys In’ Indoctro U Yee

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

7836

(M)

7687

(M)

4262

(M)

4234

(F)

3460

(M)

3376

(M)

3342

Dogues de Bordeaux

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

238

(M)

204

(M)

146

(F)

(M)

(F)

German Pinschers

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

983

(M)

446

(M)

305

(F)

232

(M)

226

(M)

Giant Schnauzers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Nightline Viking A Tanglewood J Erath/C Erath/E Fojtik/C Watterson/J Watterson 2 GCH CH Lowdown Remys Girl V Ardenhout J Starink/L Hawes/L Low 3 GCH CH Kenro’s Time Is Money M Mcgee/R Greenslade 4 GCH CH Skansen’s Jackpot R Galarneau/J Galarneau 5 GCH CH Cadbury Ingebar’s Moonshadow V Ruster R Fox/M Davis/M Bisceglia 6 GCH CH Skansen’s Lola C Sansone/S Sansone 7 GCH CH Sonnenschein Wonder Woman R Andreas 8 GCH CH Fanta C J’s Bien Parado S Lynn/N Nier 9 GCH CH Cadbury’s Wanna Go Fast? CA C Schaffer/R Schaffer/M Davis 10 GCH CH Fanta C’s Spice Of Life N Nier

(M)

6549

(F)

2291

(F)

2020

(M)

1986

(F)

1191

(F)

1005

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Journey’s Gentlemen Prefer Blondes L Hotchkiss/P Hix GCH CH Old Mission’s Lucid Dream B Hainline/S Cummings/T Smallwood/K Toomey/S Blades GCH CH Gmj Daneridge Leanmeangamblingmchine G Jaeblon GCH CH Graycn Lost Creek The Descendant Of Elan J Finck/S Finck/J Gerszewski/J Gerszewski GCH CH Sweet’s Firenrain V Saravilla BN RN CGC P Sweet/J Lilliston GCH CH My-Jon’s High Society L Rees/D Jones GCH CH Neet’s Whirlwind Romance C Neet/J Neet GCH CH Tue-J’s Pacific Category Five H James/S Taylor/J Apuna/M Meyer GCH CH Trew’s Lady In Red B Joshnick/M Joshnick GCH CH Ln’M Mother Of All Dragons J Schram/C Schram/L Boa/M Boa

(F)

12539

(F)

7383

(M)

4373

(M)

3901

(F)

2350

(F)

1769

(M)

1716

(M)

1510

(F)

1283

(F)

1168

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Rivergroves Enough Said J Boyd/M Cox/M Stewart GCH CH Rivergroves Chateau De Castelnau M Falatach GCH CH Monark Nobody’s Fool B Ducker/K Bruneau GCH CH Karolaska Resurrection Bay K Kentopp GCH CH Geysercreek Starmounts Tag IM It” P Butler GCH CH Rivergroves Cloudy Bay M Wadsworth/P Wadsworth/J Boyd GCH CH Euzkalzale’s Legacy Of Hope RN W Olson/T Denney-Combs CH Pyrsong’s Let’s Make Music F Salas GCH CH Oneida’s Vale Of Onondaga B Doxtator/C Palmer-Hughes/M Hughes GCH CH Elridge’s Billy The Kid D Osborn/E Vanden Avond

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Derby’s Toast With Gusto S Copeland GCH CH Seneca’s Collective Soul CGC E Coit/J Kaiser GCH CH Trout Creek’s On Fire At Shadetree J Kalupa GCH CH Big Hunk Of Whispering Pine A Shah/K Stecker GCH CH Double Q’s Spot On At Derby! A Mcfadden/D Echols CH Bermuda High’s Ryde Into The Sunset PT CGC T Kiser GCH CH Aegis Say No More K Krumpe/K Conway GCH CH Breezy Ridge Maximus T Conway/K Krumpe GCH CH Northwoods Daddy-O Enzo CGC E Stammer/R Martin GCH CH Fireside’s Pick Me Out A Winner CD BN M Jarriel/B Jarriel

(F) 0 0 1 2 1 3 982 (M)

857

(M)

690

(F)

640

Great Danes

Great Pyrenees

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

14024

(M)

6284

(M)

4598

(M)

2882

(M)

1732

(M)

1264

(M)

1086

(F)

972

(M)

732

(M)

725

Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 23

33258

(F)

1854

(M)

1333

(M)

493

(M)

446

(M)

258

(F)

212

(M)

206

(M)

130

(M)

Continued on page 212

Sire: Liberator’s Hollywood Reporter

Dam: Dezperado’s Earth Angel

Our sincere appreciation to Breeder Judge Mr. Dana P. Cline for recognizing Toga’s qualities and awarding him Best of Breed and a Group at the Buffalo Kennel Club Owned by Christy and Gary Jordan SaratogaDoberman@aol.com Handled Exclusivley by Amanda Shea Bred by Jennifer Prawel-Tirone

Best In Specialty Show Silver Grand Champion Sherwood’s Saratoga Sensation

TOGA

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Komondorok

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Quintessential Chauncey S Wilczewski/D Wilczewski 2 GCH CH Nagyalma Yes I Can N Liebes/V Mcnelis/A White 3 Zsoka Ohungarikum Z Smith GCH CH Meadow View Wildcard 4 S Harman/M Harman

(M)

1896

(M)

1678

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

GCH CH Casablanca’s Vakmero Pandur T Weber/G Dash/N Berger GCH CH Szumeria’s Wildwood Silver Six Pence CGC M Vila/L Brady/C Muir/C Townsend GCH CH Glacier Creek’s Silver Bullet D Blank GCH CH Gypsy Wind Purple Heart C Clegg/R Barnes/M Clegg GCH CH Rebel Ridge Blue Moon I Miller/R Miller GCH CH Ederra’s Terra Nova M Arechaederra/S Gilmore Taliszman Pull The Perfect Pint CGC G Hayes/K Knapp/M Lee GCH CH Mattiaci High Voltage At Glacier Creek D Blank

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH A. Feiner Eros L Bazlen GCH CH Vavoom Mobster V. Sanftenloewen CGCA T Rogers/K Hennefer/A Dechert GCH CH Yuhar Vom Kaniberg CGC C Barnum GCH CH Bludrift’s Champagne Taste Of Diamonds L Moede GCH CH Redwood Trail Duke BN CGC J Romney GCH CH Bludrift’s Bold Lion’s Roar CGC T Coe /L Moede CH Acorn’s Positive Ambitions At If Ever CGCA J Heger GCH CH Skjaergaardens M.Star Per Se J Cook/J Brady CH Panthera’s Eight Is Enough V Bartholomay GCH CH Leos By The Sea Kristofer B Jenkins

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Goldleaf’s Trouble Coming CGC L Watson/P Winter GCH CH Friends Sargeant Breakthrough J Sanchez/J Friend/C Sanchez/D Friend GCH CH Millenniums Ain’T No Stopping Us Now T Plezbert/C Jones GCH CH Pioneer’s Shabri-El’s Shaken Bacon E Hamilton GCH CH Priderock Saddle Up For R3 CGC T Pearson/S Pearson GCH CH Autumn Oaks Silver Lining I’Ll Be Your M Mcguire/C Mcguire GCH CH Willow Ridges Risky Business J Swarts/N Walker/M Tichenor GCH CH Beowulfs Sunrise Surprise K Fong/K Fong GCH CH Bigdogs’ Super Stack S Miller-Brittan GCH CH Therecco’s Rev Mr Black G Lahart/B Lahart/D Eccles

1 2

GCH CH Ironwood’s Papparrazi J Deppen/S Van-Spruill GCH CH Vincent De Bluhouse CGC M Mcdonald/G Mcdonald

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Seacrest’s I’M Not What You Think J Taylor/D Nelson/D Nelson GCH CH Kilyka’s Three Sheets At Aegir RN N Dobson/M Vanek GCH CH Bear N Mind’s Code Of Honor D Gorsuch/C Gorsuch GCH CH Cypress Bay’s Big Sur K Caesar/W Caesar GCH CH Darbydale’s Don’T Stop Believin’ RN K Rowland/C Bergmann GCH CH Darbydale’s The Journey Continues K Kemp GCH CH Turftides Breezing Up At Bear N Mind CD J Rainey/G Lengel/C Gorsuch GCH CH Pouch Cove’s Southwind Edge Of Glory P Helming/R Seaman GCH CH Pouch Cove Goes The Distance M Grispin GCH CH Nakiska’s I Will Remember You CGC A Biggs/S Bryant

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Claircreek Impression De Matisse RN M Lint/P Helming/D Gottdenker GCH CH Asta’s Nyte Flyte CGC J Belton/P Belton/B Waters GCH CH Aviators Lady’s Man De Remis R Smith-Lewis/J Conger GCH CH Seaworthy’s Plan Of Attack CGC N Vencill/J Vencill/M Salvary/D Powell GCH CH Dandelion’s Maxwell’s Silver Hammer RN V Morro/W Varr Iii GCH CH Downeast Draggen The Line BN RA B Proulx/S Dostie GCH CH Valkyrie I’M All That Neocles J Parker/L Afong GCH CH Seabury’s Final Voyage R Eskind/J Brown GCH CH Odysea Impresario At Pouch Cove M Lint/P Helming GCH CH Helm’s Alee Capercaillie C Forsythe/J Forsythe

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

GCH CH Gamegards I’Ll Have Another V Braeside RN H Eldred/G Bach/D Bach GCH CH Big Beach’s Rhumba Man E Namour GCH CH Avatar Cosmac Storm M Brennan/G Bidgood/M Baldacci/R Robertson GCH CH Ivoss Super Cop’s Tank R Edwards/L Dibernardi/D Voss GCH CH Haines Abel For Queans CD BN RA CGC J Kessler-Miller/Y Gallardo GCH CH Baar’s Oh, The Places You’Ll Go! A Stelmach/B Mclelland/A Callahan GCH CH Bigluv’s Lady Isabella BN RE CGC S Abel

(F) 0 0 1 0 0 0 120 (M) 0 0 0 1 0 0 119

Kuvaszok

6271

(M)

717

(M)

699

(M)

492

(M)

359

(F)

283

(M)

186

(F)

168

Leonbergers

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

9960

(M)

766

(M)

694

(F)

371

(M)

364

(M)

255

(M)

122

(M)

121

(M)

Mastiffs

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

24720

(M)

13532

(M)

5820

(F)

1947

(M)

907

(M)

683

(M)

354

(F)

335

(M)

312

(M)

214

Neapolitan Mastiffs

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

3586

(M)

Newfoundlands

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

20956

(M)

7004

(M)

4356

(M)

3946

(M)

2386

(M)

2244

(M)

2107

(F)

1629

(M)

1506

(M)

1434

Portuguese Water Dogs

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 9

10488

(M)

4645

(M)

2073

(M)

1773

(M)

1360

(M)

1333

(F)

1250

(M)

1192

(M)

1175

(F)

1058

Rottweilers

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 10

20629

(M)

11304

(M)

4559

(M)

3171

(M)

2061

(M)

1785

(F)

1612

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8 GCH CH Chancellor Flyin’ Fifth Battalion Benelli”” W Lewellen 9 GCH CH Loral’s Trooper L Pyeatt/A Pyeatt 10 GCH CH Chancellor Hi Flyin’ Kindle Fire BN RN L Warshaw/W Lewellen

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Pebbles’ Run Play It Again Ham A Kiell Green/A Green/B Bruns/W Stamp GCH CH White Eagle’s The Sky’s The Limit For T Litton/C Montgomery/M Augustus/J Augustus/C Mcnellie GCH CH Polar Mist N Bark Bark’s Built Tough C O’Neill/J O’Neill GCH CH Glacier’s N Rowdy’s Czargent Trouble C O’Neill/J O’Neill GCH CH Skilo Bear’s Lady Tessa Of Downton RN H Sullivan GCH CH Celticfrost Ranger N West Free P Kreif/F Kreif GCH CH Elfenbein Hudson Hornet CGC E Juhl/J Miller/J Shea/E Shea GCH CH McMagic’s Mojo P Mccallum GCH CH Polar Mist Midnight Delight K Horton/C Neal/L Blue GCH CH Polar Mist Cruz’N Zhivago’s Party R Stern

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Highlander’s Rumour Has It M Ralsky/C Pacht GCH CH Paragon’s Absolutely Entertaining O’Kristari S Osharow/O Kanjanachusak/C Brownlee GCH CH Davik’s Snowstorm Gussit D Piercey/T Terella/H Shimizu GCH CH Topaz Start Your Engines C French/A Aguirre GCH CH Karnovanda’s Stephen Coldbear D Thacker/D Beckman GCH CH Inca Gold Of The Midnight Sun C Hanscom/T Schonberger/M Schonberger GCH CH Unicornhill Story Telling C Brownlee GCH CH Free ‘N Easy Of The Midnight Sun J Church/M Blanchard GCH CH Trillium Blue’s Skyfall E Demartino/R Fleming/K Fleming/L Tobey GCH CH Snocrest’s Sparkle Plenty S Barkon/M Shveima

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

1459

(M) 0 0 1 1 0 0 1011 (F)

Samoyeds

811

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 14

35248

(M)

9850

(M)

5470

(M)

3255

(F)

2145

(M)

1985

(M)

1739

(M)

1555

(F)

1448

(M)

1349

Siberian Huskies

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

10111

(M)

5245

(M)

4380

(F)

2968

(M)

2805

(F)

1882

(M)

1421

(M)

1354

(F)

1232

(F)

747

St. Bernards 1 GCH CH Aksala’s Peyton CGCA L Baker/E Baker/S Lewis/R Lewis 2 GCH CH Mahogany’s Gallant Spirit V Charley D Denis/B Denis 3 CH Cornerstones Fire N Ice V Cedar La M Balikowski 4 GCH CH Opdyke’s Please Drink Responsibly W Buell/C Cataldo/J Rudman 5 GCH CH Szajda’s Neverending Story CGC A Szajda/B Quagliaroli 6 GCH CH Trademark’s Aphrodite V Kashi BN RN R Hower/L Hower 7 GCH CH Twin Hickory Americas Anderson Cooper R Scarl 8 Nobels Fierce Warrior V Jamelles M Mulligan/D Tucker/N Tucker 9 GCH CH Beric’s Sweet Retreat N Nosiglia/M Gustavson/B Nosiglia/R Nosiglia CH Ultima Thule’s Samson 10 D Fisher/M Fisher

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Crusade Rock Crystal N Lomando/M Thomas GCH CH Ogee Saltus Ze Zahrabske C Earle/E Yamada/C Cheng/B Yamada GCH CH Katon’s Eye Of The Tiger V Morgenwald K Koehler/P Duffee/C Reidner GCH CH Shana’s Blue Bayou L Shank/C Brown GCH CH Blue Lines Asta E Davison GCH CH Shalimar’s Tribute To Gone With The Wind K Crist/D Crist GCH CH Wunderkind One Golden Moment P White/M Allen/D Dalton GCH CH Mistic’s Longfellow Serenade S Marsh/A Derenzis GCH CH Keygolde Red Hot Diamond Lil CGC K Busco GCH CH Silhouette’s Dirty Harry T Descano

(F)

1 2 3 4 5

GCH CH Dawa’s Primo Argento Gomez At Tiems L Claus/D Nechemias/A Brizzola GCH CH Dreamcatcher Major Victory Of Loki CGC D Parsons Slayton/W Slayton GCH CH Drakyi Lion Of Judah M Lott GCH CH Comancheria’s Ciye Chiricahua Cochise G Nunnally GCH CH Himalaya’s Apache Eyota Ba’Cho Goshe G Nunnally

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

4668

(M)

3048

(F)

415

(M)

286

(M)

251

(F)

241

(M)

226

(M) 0 0 0 1 0 0 214 (M)

156

(M) 0 0 0 0 0 1 126

Standard Schnauzers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

4661

(M)

4154

(F)

2838

(M)

2510

(F)

1724

(M)

1487

(F)

1363

(M)

1155

(F)

1115

(M)

1079

Tibetan Mastiffs

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

2256

(M)

1798

(M)

1348

(M)

141

(F)

Terrier Group

Airedale Terriers 1 GCH CH Joval Sweet Time V Rickard/J Rickard/L Bryan 2 GCH CH Darling Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds E Darling/G Darling 3 GCH CH Wildside Windancer N Strohmaier/W Strohmaier 4 GCH CH Epoch’s New York Minute A Moore/D Moore 5 GCH CH Penaire Cash Game At Longvue T Clyde/A Clyde/J Clarke/W Clarke 6 GCH CH Evermay’s Lion Heart S Curran/R Berg 7 GCH CH Brisline’s Zeta Jones G Mcrae/B Fakkema 8 GCH CH Jet Aire’s Voyager To The Stars D Turba/J Turba 9 GCH CH Est Etiam Junctus Maximus At Arily F Salas/E Gualtieri 10 GCH CH Blackwatch In Control D Spendolini

(F)

1 2

(M)

(F)

15624

2310

(F) 0 0 3 6 7 2 2246 (M)

1161

(F)

1024

(M)

817

(F)

649

(M)

616

(M)

465

(M)

264

American Staffordshire Terriers GCH CH Angarda Deja Vu Looking At You E Mckee-Heath/D Berrey GCH CH Ko Bo’s Prometeus K Musto/D Musto

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

6378

5452

GCH CH Roadhouse’s Life Of The Party CA CGC K Rudzik/W Roadhouse GCH CH Explicit’s Full Throttle To Alpine B Mosing/J Branch GCH CH Sierra’s Ground Zero R Sampson/L Wilson GCH CH Barberycoast Trademark Of Taz K Widing/C Prothro CH Rebelandproud Nosecrets Nolies M Kanninen GCH CH Bluprints Golden Flash By Cardenas J Ortiz Ruvalcaba GCH CH Vaca Valley’s Bold Ruler For Frajaec G Brown/K Rudzik/B Gottier/D Pesenti/J Mccartney GCH CH Majestic Staffs Ca Gran Reserva CGC L Cornett

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

2705

(M)

2330

(M)

2020

(F)

1164

(F)

1023

(M)

794

(M)

491

(M)

390

Australian Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Dunham Lake Unanimous Decision T Goiffon/L Goiffon/E Goiffon 2 GCH CH Temora Say It With Bacon J Seaton 3 GCH CH Benayr Nick Of Time M Porter 4 GCH CH Christhill General Dwight David K Hill/W Christensen 5 GCH CH Aka Inu Jaskarin Circo Massimo K Occhiuti 6 GCH CH Arista Redskys Love Is All There Is CGC P Levy 7 GCH CH Outbackred’s Advent Star D Anderson/J Peters 8 GCH CH Wild West’s Mac Attack E Steele/D Burnham 9 GCH CH Marble Arch The Corner Man S Weigle 10 GCH CH Dunham Lake Goody Two Shoes NA OAJ CGC S Van Buren/N Van Buren/T Goiffon/E Goiffon

(M)

1440

(M)

1018

(M)

580

(M)

576

(M)

564

(M)

172

(F)

164

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH First Class Willow Wind The Phoenix A Lyberg GCH CH Lamz Strike A Pose RN CAA CGC L Zembrzuski/G Gilbeau CH First Class Hats Off To Willow Wind At Saratoga J Fogel/D Ramsey GCH CH Carillon Chazzen De Hayyim L Heyman GCH CH Pineriver’s Show Me The Money S Holden/J Berk GCH CH Patchwork’s Built To Last N Sheets GCH CH Wrightwyn’s Power Play BN RN NA NAJ NF S Bethea GCH CH Jasada Robert H. Parker J Miller-Nourse GCH CH Tiffanie’s Fame And Fortune D Smith/D Smith GCH CH Sandon N’ Oakhill Jazzy’s Top Secret C Foti

(M)

3323

(F)

1314

(F)

809

(M)

646

(M)

627

(M)

411

(M)

340

(M)

255

(M)

217

(F)

214

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Meadowlake Pants On Fire K Fitzpatrick/D Tack/S Tack/K Richardson/K Courtelis GCH CH Meadowlake Dark Side Of The Moon K Fitzpatrick/K Courtelis/K Richardson GCH CH Surefyre’s Once In A Blue Moon J Gibson/A Gibson/C Bartlett GCH CH Foxburrow Celebrity Apprentice G Scott/R Scott GCH CH Bascovail Essence Of Purple Sage D Behan/J Behan/A Hines GCH CH Gusto Beautiful Thing NA NAJ C Olson GCH CH Meadowlake Unforgetable Of Middleshires S Moore GCH CH Middleshires Walking In Memphis S Moore GCH CH Standish’s Love On The Rocks J Standish/R Maxwell GCH CH Lyrical’s Stake And Shake CA A Moore

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Notorious Never Say Never S Nordstrom/A Woodman-Jaspers/P Jaspers GCH CH Glentom’s Dirty Harry Z Smith/G Wright GCH CH Magor Galactic Agent D Davis/G Smith/N Smith GCH CH Quicksliver Wicked Li’L Sister B Ruppel/J Ruppel GCH CH Soquel Millenium Seafarer G Harlamoff/N Waynee/B Ruppel GCH CH Action Deliciously Divine S Brown/F Berez/K Brown GCH CH Bestuvall On Easy Street M Aten/J Dykema CH Madcap Victory Garden CGC E Griffin/E Griffin/M Lindquist/J Lindquist GCH CH Winsor’s Brutus At Bur Oak C Addison/B Ralston CH Action Spark Of The Divine CA CGC D Dean/F Berez

(M) 0 0 1 0 0 2 149 (M)

112

(F)

109

Bedlington Terriers

Border Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

12720

(M)

2805

(M)

1980

(F)

779

(F)

561

(F)

420

(F)

358

(M)

296

(M)

285

(M)

264

Bull Terriers (Colored)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

4093

(M)

3308

(M)

755

(F)

556

(M)

395

(F)

216

(F)

138

(F)

118

(M)

104

(M)

Bull Terriers (White)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Lord Bull Larry Z Smith 2 GCH CH Aragon’s A Perfect Storm At Ruffin B Wyckoff/M Bankus/P Grecco 3 GCH CH Billianbully Belligerent At Bobuddy C Whitmer/C Kilpatrick/C Kilpatrick/S Roff 4 GCH CH Bullseye Oliver Orion N May/M May 5 GCH CH Imperials Kiss N Tell Aragon J Jones/M Bankus/H Jones/A Lloyd 6 CH Madcap Kiss The Bride RA TD NAP E Griffin/E Griffin/J Lindquist/M Lindquist 7 Stonebull Matrix Revolutions CA R Macdonald 8 GCH CH Glentom Seeking Fame And Fortune A Graulau/J Graulau/T Cournoyer/G Wright 9 GCH CH Action Divine Design At Old Forge D Schuur/F Berez/C Schuur Arnold’s Great White Shark 10 L Badillo

(M)

7307

(F)

1098

(F)

652

(M)

311

(F)

181

(F)

(M)

(F)

1 2 3 4

(M)

3407

(M)

2712

(F)

1689

(M)

1684

(M) 0 0 0 4 1 0 41

Cairn Terriers GCH CH Janwell Midnight Ryder E Grabow/K Loken GCH CH Caledonian Tea Time Of Wolfpit L Hutchinson/V Malzoni GCH CH Terriwood Leading Lady T Godwin/K Godwin/B Doyle/N Doyle GCH CH Hjohoo’s Love To Love Hjo V Malzoni

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

1242

(F)

755

(F)

731

(F)

601

(M)

333

(M)

281

GCH CH Angus’ Glen-Ayr’s Stevie Wonder R Perry GCH CH Lochinver Katriona Of Queenstown K Lake GCH CH Captain’s Destiny Taylor Made C Mittelstaedt GCH CH Hjohoo’s Save Hjour Love For Me V Malzoni/E Theodorsson GCH CH Deran Imprint At Shadow Rock M Reum/F Reum GCH CH Stonebridge Just A Little Bit Better D Reynolds

Cesky Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Zlatapraha Gillespie Bluefire P Huber/N Huber/T Smith/P Bale 2 GCH CH Milenka’s Hector In Act Four CGCA L Marino/L Kapustina/A Kapustin 3 GCH CH Chalma’s Fiky Dzem L Brandt-Comer/R Comer 4 GCH CH Sambarbs Cedric Diggory B Hopler 5 CH Chaser’s Calculating Charlie S Bridge-Chase/G Bridge-Chase CH Cc’s Angels Delight 6 B Goodwin

(M)

218

(M)

(F)

(M)

1 GCH CH King’s Mtn. Angelina Ballerina S Hickson/B Stenmark 2 GCH CH Clossongrey As You Wish M Couto/S Maehara/A Judge 3 GCH CH Pennywise On The Road Again C Nelson 4 GCH CH Derrydown Can Webe Frank G Myers/K Dorn CH Aranisle’s Brute Force 5 S Mcdannald/B Mcdannald 6 GCH CH King’s Mtn. Neville Longbottom S Hickson/J Hecker/B Stenmark 7 CH Aranisle Star Of San Jacinto C Blair/C Blair 8 CH Pastime End Of The Line K Cramer GCH CH Bellhaven Whispering Willow 9 A Simpson/G Bussa 10 Katiedid’s Winsan Dream Catcher RN JE C Hamilton/S Stuart

(F)

1 GCH CH Hampton Court Broxden What In Carnation A Booth/P Booth/V Malzoni 2 GCH CH Absolutely Signature J Smith/D Gabel 3 GCH CH J’Cobe Broxden Accidentally On Porpoise R Looker/M Jacobs/L Aune/J Aune GCH CH Absolutely Talk Of The Town 4 J Smith/E Boyes 5 CH Absolutely Stand Back Look Out J Smith/L Boyes GCH CH Raybills Yesireebob 6 B Lewis/K Andis/R Robinson/S Theel 7 GCH CH Torquay S Ravel R Neto/M Botelho/A Botelho 8 GCH CH Springhill Street Smart J Nolan/L Reece 9 CH Quissex Broxden Picture This W Perry/A Booth/P Booth 10 GCH CH High Mountain Crack Shot C Snavely/R Snavely

(F)

1 GCH CH Hampton Court’s Monte Cristo V Malzoni 2 GCH CH Reignon Lutra Fastest Girl In Town J Moses/J Moses/T Szaras 3 GCH CH Foxhaus Skyfall At Foxhollow D Barish/A Digiorgio/W Voss 4 GCH CH Fyrewyre Fit To Be Tied J Wilkinson/D Bryson Benn/K Courtelis 5 GCH CH Commander’s Bold Stryker Of Foxchase D Bohle/F Bohle 6 GCH CH Tsarshadow Kentucky Windage At Foxheart D Belter/B Ashburn/J Ashburn/D Deeley 7 CH Random Rough Diamond B Mcfadden 8 GCH CH Foxheart’s Rough And Ready J Ashburn/W Ashburn 9 GCH CH Tes She’s Crafty E Singer CH Fyrewyre Spiffy 10 H Cole/C Cole

(M)

1 GCH CH Finnabair Ardmore Ned D Doyle/A Doyle/M Mcdaniel 2 GCH CH Abberann Torcan T Nesbitt 3 GCH CH Emerald Isle’s Keely With Daulton T Thomas/S Thomas/J Daulton/P Estes 4 GCH CH Finnabair Song O’My Heart JE CAA M Mcdaniel/M Ewald 5 CH Finnabair To Infinity And Beyond H Kemp/R Terry/M Mcdaniel 6 GCH CH Daulton’s Emerald Green J Daulton/P Estes/M Greene/C Greene 7 GCH CH Rainbow Springs Wicklow’s Warrior Of Ber - W Roland/R Roland/M Carty 8 GCH CH Kilkenny’s Granite Glen Rooney S Blum/J Blum

(M)

1 GCH CH Rockledge Ms Lexi Of Meath L Honey/J Wilson/E Fugiwara/S Mansfield 2 GCH CH Irvonhill Leave It To Me A Barker/T Lahti 3 GCH CH Red Branch D’Artagnan Of The Ring M Viel/J Metz/E Metz 4 GCH CH Sugarbush’s Made In America D Miller/T Miller CH Huntermoon Heartbreaker 5 B Petersen/N Petersen/M Kowalczuk 6 GCH CH Sharob’s Commander In Chief CGC S Lindgren/R Lindgren 7 GCH CH Rockledge Mccallen Of Meath L Honey/J Wilson 8 TAKALA TRAILS DARCY (Foreign Dog - Registration Pending.) CH Geordan Tribute To Castlebar 9 D Hills/D Sackos/G Sackos 10 CH Irish Rose Coco Scolaidhe’s Cormac O’ Aran Isles R Saporito/S Skolnik/P Schlegel

(F)

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 15

Dandie Dinmont Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

2506

(M) 1 0 1 1 0 5 1812 (M)

316

(M)

299

(M) 0 0 0 1 2 6 179 (M)

175

(M)

172

(F)

129

(F) 0 0 1 2 0 0 120 (M)

Fox Terriers (Smooth)

101

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 11

21217

(M)

7439

(M)

2965

(F)

2472

(M)

1590

(M) 1 0 3 3 4 2 1483 (M)

809

(M)

721

(F)

655

(F)

654

Fox Terriers (Wire)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 16

31029

(F)

5108

(M)

5065

(F)

1911

(M)

445

(F)

354

(M)

318

(M)

302

(F)

299

(M) 0 0 2 0 2 4 265

Glen of Imaal Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

5294

(M) 0 1 3 6 5 8 1036 (F)

233

(F)

144

(M)

(F)

(M)

(F)

Irish Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

1231

(F)

637

(M)

383

(M)

308

(F) 0 0 1 1 2 4 240 (M)

239

(M)

226

(F) 0 0 0 0 1 0 76 (F) 0 0 0 0 1 0 54 (M)

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Kerry Blue Terriers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH O’Mara’s Mr Blue Sky C Gacetta/R Plain GCH CH Goodspice Brody Knight C Brill-Packard GCH CH True Blue Midnight Sun H Cregor/E Randall CH Palancar’s Stirling O’Hanluan Of Krisma J Hoch/M Eimer/L Grier GCH CH Kebulak Born To Tease J Martinelli GCH CH Aristocrat’s Firestone Of Cross The Rubicon G Lee/L Lee/D Beaulieu GCH CH Aristocrat’s Firelord Of Cross The Rubicon N Kunze/D Beaulieu CH True Blue Mistletoe Kiss S Govier GCH CH Edbrios Russian Roulette E Hart-Hansen/L Menaker GCH CH Cheron’s Dirty Water C Purcell/R Purcell

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CH Snowtaires Next Generation B Decker/L Parker GCH CH Aiola Vd Schonen Bergen F Schoneberg GCH CH Teraz Red Deuce Coupe J Crowe/D Murphy GCH CH Northcote’s Elite Crimson Fire D Lawrence/C Lawrence/P Peters GCH CH Brocair’s Hrh Prince Harry L Rogan/K Rogan CH Hi-Kel Terrydale Destiny At Kajsenborg T Grenaae/M Wooldridge/J Stevens CH Lucania Delzar’s Forever Edward T Szaras GCH CH Northcote’s Fire Ranger C Davies/T Alloway CH Camshron’s Red Ruffian S Kellogg/B Kellogg Kneale Delzar’s Canopyoak Smoking Mirror T Szaras

3315

(M)

1514

(F)

1071

(M)

1044

(M)

952

(M)

869

(M)

671

(F)

614

(F)

552

(F)

526

Lakeland Terriers

1220

(F)

683

(M)

560

(F)

456

(M)

402

(F)

320

(M)

255

(M)

166

(F)

(M)

1 GCH CH Doubletrees Apollo On Stage E Harris/T Smith 2 GCH CH Enchante’ King Of Queens Von Ambrick M Zoz/V Stanert 3 GCH CH Medley’s Set Fire To The Rain V Levendi T Myers/C Caridis 4 GCH CH Cashlane’s Cabana Boy J Hickey/D Hickey 5 GCH CH Medley’s War Hunt E Tonini/J Tonini/J Tonini-Zanotto 6 GCH CH Oasis Blue Lagoon S Cafferty 7 GCH CH Medley’s The World Is Not Enough S Berrend/T Myers 8 GCH CH Jazzman Tonight’s The Night Z Bolin CH Autustine’s Whiskeylullaby Wineshaus 9 J Wetton/M Yanez/G Burton/F Wines 10 CH Oasis Forget Me Not Enchante’ V Stanert/B Stanert

(M)

1 GCH CH Imaginabull’s First Edition T Moffitt 2 GCH CH Dytona Vip M Jacobs/A Klishas/E Feuz 3 GCH CH Cambria’s Kid N Play L Baggenstos/R Baggenstos/A Guerrero/D Guerrero 4 GCH CH Vip’s I Know You Know At Albion K Short/A Short 5 GCH CH Kingsmere Rhinestone Hot Tashi CGC H Rhine/L Lethin 6 GCH CH Brownstone’s Supermarine Spitfire K Toland/J Mcilwaine/C Brown-Stone 7 GCH CH Omega’s Angelo Dundee M Barnes/S Cairns 8 CH Brownstone’s Gunnin’ For Glory A Hogge/C Brown-Stone/A Johnson 9 GCH CH Patronus Serpensortia E Spain/K Coffman 10 GCH CH Vip’s Playtime Prince F Milteer

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

521

(M)

389

(F)

365

(M)

324

(M)

188

(F)

120

(F)

119

(M)

110

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 78 (F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

9274

(M) 0 0 11 1 4 8 1816 (M)

949

(F)

844

(F)

525

(F)

421

(M)

219

(F)

126

(F)

112

(M)

Miniature Schnauzers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

16498

(M)

13120

(M)

1236

(M)

643

(M)

452

(M)

429

(M)

363

(F)

309

(F)

273

(M)

246

Norfolk Terriers

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

Miniature Bull Terriers

1 GCH CH Yarrow Venerie Winning Ticket Venerie Knl/Yarrow Knl 2 GCH CH Max-Well’s Cradle Robber B Miller 3 GCH CH Highlands Beam Me Up Scotty CA K Kotke-Partington/J Partington/H Cole/K Slump CH Hubbestad Wee Marius 4 A Latta Arroyo’s Summersault 5 Arroyo Knl GCH CH Avalon’s First Voyage 6 L Pelletier 7 GCH CH Caprock’s Fast And Furious E Davenport/J Harper/D Harper 8 GCH CH B-Joli Honey B E Moran/B Kelley 9 CH Barnstable Paws To Celebrate S Stemmler 10 CH Souyen’s The Puck Stops Here P Paquette/S Paquette/M Paquette

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

Manchester Terriers (Standard)

GCH CH Allaruth Carmel Still Kidding V Sole Baye Y Phelps/C Ewer/R Ziegler GCH CH Yanga’s All The Time R Martinez Rahme GCH CH Regency’s Play For Keeps D Lewis/K Lewis/S Wang GCH CH Texas Master Of Mischief S Gish GCH CH Kwic Roger That Carmel C Ewer/G Ewer GCH CH Sparx Sun Worshipper OAP NJP C Henning GCH CH Blythewood Commodor Baron T Barrone/B Barrone GCH CH Kwic Slick Uptown Chick K Colby/D Valverde GCH CH Manit’s Kir Royale M Murphy/M Itriago GCH CH Blythewood Billy The Kid J Huber

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M) 1 1 4 3 2 1 5856 (M)

5137

(M)

486

(M) 0 0 1 0 3 0 167 (F) 0 0 0 1 0 2 121 (M) 0 0 1 0 0 0 114 (M)

105

(F)

(M)

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Continued FROM page 213

Norwich Terriers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Roserock’s Atticus Finch A Garcia Gomez/M Lopez GCH CH Dancy’s Rough Rider N Lentz/D Lentz GCH CH Taliesin Twice As Nice L Sons/J Eckert GCH CH Bronwyn He’s A Heartbreaker M Koltes GCH CH Camio’s Educated Exemplar C Rogers GCH CH Capability’s Hot Tin Lizzie C Johnson/A Geremia/S Stemmler GCH CH Ma-Ya Stormin’ Norman Y Harr/M Harr GCH CH Abbedale Life Of Riley At Glengariff J Laffey/J Laffey GCH CH Cherber’s Double Your Money At Image C Berens/M Craig GCH CH Foxwood Freddie Set Go W Sparks/R Giotta

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Posey Canyon Classic Stun Gun T Stanczyk/J Johnston GCH CH Ardsley Run Heaven Sent J Smith/J Gardner/W Hudak/G Stula GCH CH Dream Hi’s Lil’ Surfer Dude K Rickard/L Rickard GCH CH Snow Winds Masked Bandit CGCA D Nunn GCH CH Foxbend Colour Me More K Courtelis/D Bryson/J Wilkinson GCH CH Thunder Hill Rumer Has It J Slater/V Moody GCH CH Fox Valley Bustin Loose S Frerichs GCH CH Blossom Valley Guilty Pleasure Of Wild Fire A Gilliam CH Posey Canyon Classic Hijinx T Stanczyk/J Johnston/D Rathgeber/W Schwery GCH CH Windy Ridge Hell’s Bells CA D Warner

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

6523

(M)

5058

(M)

3828

(M)

2426

(M)

2099

(F)

893

(M)

275

(M)

249

(M)

229

(M)

211

Parson Russell Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

2993

(F)

658

(M)

390

(M)

347

(F)

179

(F)

154

(M)

138

(M)

108

(F)

(M)

Rat Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Felixvilles Traveling Pooch T Little/R Little 2 GCH CH Crosswind The Big Man In Town L Schroll/S Mcwilliams/J Gardner 3 GCH CH Seegmillers Dos Miss Margo K Seegmiller 4 CH Bur-Way Cock It & Pull It F Trammell/B Trammell 5 GCH CH Kenann’s Liv’N N Lov’ N Life CM A Agostine 6 GCH CH Seegmillers Challenge Accepted RN K Seegmiller/A Chestnut 7 CH Seegmillers Mission Complete K Seegmiller 8 Knd’s Prehistoric Princess V Boyle Seegmillers Tuffenuff To Envy 9 K Seegmiller/B Pettry 10 GCH CH Rnb Dos Defying Gravity T Gillies/D Gillies

(M)

664

(M)

394

(F)

(M)

(F)

1 GCH CH Baylock Heart Of Fire M Ulrich/L Ulrich/K Azzorpardi 2 GCH CH Goldsand’s Billie Jean CA M Wooldridge/J Stevens/C Manelopoulos/R Corbin/M Bark 3 GCH CH Dbf Woodsong Mayflower Madame C Mascuch/A Kiell Green 4 GCH CH Edison’s I’M Just Getting Warmed Up B Miller/B Edison 5 GCH CH Lyrical’s Preachin’ To The Choir A Hargrave 6 GCH CH Mon Amour Jp Rainbow Blossoms A Barker/K Miichi 7 GCH CH Kajsenborg’s Dirty Harry B Akin/J Ferrera 8 GCH CH Kajsenborg’s Dirty Diana H Andersen/T Grennaae 9 GCH CH Dbf Foxfield Telltale’s Intrigue C Florence/C Vanvorst/R Novack/L King GCH CH Rivendell’s Tinker Toy 10 M Title/C Mckenzie/S Sobel/C Viggiano

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Round Town Queen Of Hearts Of Maryscot A Musser GCH CH Invercrest Gotcha Girl D Eggert/J Eggert GCH CH Kelwyn’s Warrior Princess CA K Edell GCH CH Whiskybae Lochraven Lollypop J Boughton/A Vanravensway/C Lacoe GCH CH Kelwyn’s Gm Freestyle Flyer K Edell/D Edell GCH CH Mcvan’s To Russia With Love M Khenkina GCH CH Fireheart’s Over The Rainbow S Sacchetti/M Sacchetti/M Melucci/J Melucci GCH CH Dynasty’s Br Donald Rockfeller D Burge/R Cross GCH CH Roundtown Everyday Magic Of Maryscot A Musser GCH CH Wilscot’s Luck Of The Draw A Carlton/D Carlton

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

GCH CH Goodspice Efbe’s Know Easy Way Out M Good/F Bergeron/S Middlebrooks GCH CH Hotshot’s Royal She’ll Make ‘Em Cry B Dunlap/R Dunlap CH Rosemont & Goodspice No Denying It J Cohron/M Good GCH CH Forlegd Zazzy-Severus F Ahs/O Forlicz/S Sweatt CH Forlegd Top Secret Xenia Onatopp L Jaseph/J Jaseph CH Thunder Road’s Little Deuce Coupe A Hall/T Hall GCH CH Wildwind Keep Your Hat On B Snyder/J Ferrera CH Bedlam’s High Speed Car Chase At Nerak R Wegner/K Wegner/W Jones/M Jones

1 2 3

GCH CH Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie V Malzoni/N Shaw/Cragsmoor Knl GCH CH Kuhlbreeze Voice Of Reason D Ridley/D Divis/E Ridley GCH CH Dexter Jetser Bohemia Skywalker Gleanntan Knl

(F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 (F) 0 0 0 0 0 1 25 (M)

Russell Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

4775

(F)

4364

(F)

2139

(M)

1647

(M)

1501

(M)

1171

(M)

916

(F)

517

(F)

345

(F) 0 0 1 0 4 1 344

Scottish Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 17

44437

(F)

10450

(F)

2833

(F)

2600

(F)

1289

(F)

1102

(F)

1042

(M)

777

(F)

723

(M)

485

Sealyham Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

3222

(F)

275

(M)

122

(M)

104

(F)

(M)

(F)

(M)

Skye Terriers

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 35

103

60551

(M)

2249

(M)

777

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The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris

ELCOME to New York, home to the WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB, the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB and DOG NEWS. Some interesting news from the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, it has formed an LCC FOR PROFIT CORPORATION called SMART PET TECHNOLOGIES (how creative, did they ever hear of PETSMART?) located in Stamford, Connecticut. MICHAEL BASONE is the chief executive officer and DENNIS SPRUNG it’s president. Their first project is alleged to be the long oft talked about Wooftagg Collar, which will be used for locating lost pets among other things. Of course if your dog’s collar is attached to its leash hanging on a doorknob…oh well. This year’s Westminster Kennel Club offers the dog show plus Meet the Breeds, Agility and Obedience trials. Once again in this week’s issue, MATT STANDER does his Bite of The Apple, the ultimate guide to fine dining and other things unique to New York. Also in this issue of Dog News is our annual questionnaire to the delegates running for the board of directors. This year MARGARET POINDEXTER, the former in house attorney for the American Kennel Club, co-conducts the questionnaire. Missing this year’s festivities is RUTH WINSTON, who is recovering from hip replacement surgery. Still sidelined, but with a clean bill of health, is RUTH ZIMMERMAN, who wants to thank all of those who sent cards, etc. during her re-

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cent illness. She is looking forward to getting back into the ring and we look forward to seeing her do so. PAM WINTER is bypassing the cold weather of New York with a holiday in Tanzania and Zanzibar. TONI & MARTIN SOSNOFF have opted to stay at their Florida home during this year’s dog show, leaving hundreds yearning for the fabulous parties held each year at their New York home. Friday night kicks things off with the sold out WESTMINSTER THEATRE BENEFIT. Two hundred theatregoers will attend the musical SCHOOL OF ROCK followed by dinner at the 21 CLUB. Saturday night DOGS IN REVIEW and PURINA host their annual black tie event. Sunday is the BONHAM’S and AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB’S annual BARKFEST, where art lovers, dog lovers and their dogs mingle. Sunday will also find many of the 475 members of the MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB attending their annual meeting. HSUS everyone’s favorite (sic) is alleged to have tens of millions of dollars in banks in the Caribbean. A little more information on entries for CRUFTS, there are 47 dogs from the United States entered as well as 2 from Canada and 1 from Mexico. The French have the largest foreign entry with 428 dogs. Postponed from earlier this month but not cancelled, that foursome BETH SWEIGART, PETER GREEN, LIZ TOBIN & JOE VAUDO are off to St. Barts the end of this month. Good luck to handler SCOTT KIPP, who is off to start his position near Hamburg, Germany. Once again, welcome to New York, hope you have a winning week.

Jeff & Melissa

Brucker PO Box 3698 Belleview, Florida 34421 352-347-4628 mkkjlb@aol.com

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” In Brooksville, Florida Gambit was Winners Dog on Saturday & Winners Dog/Best of Winners on Sunday to complete his Championship. Many thanks to Judge Mr. Dennis J. Gallant for this finishing win.

Ch. Vision Action Ready V Velo Sire Ch. Gallant’s Midnight Ryder V Ciden Dam Velo’s First Lady V Carosel WAC

During His first week as a Special, Gambit was awarded Best of Breed & Group Third. Our sincere appreciation to Judge Ms. Carolyn Alexander. Owners Judith & David Lustig Con Brio Dobermans Co-owner Christine Tartar Breeders Christine & Ronnie Tartar & Alison McDonald Handlers Jeffrey L Brucker & Linda Bellin 222 Dog News

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Raven

Ch. Velo’s Paloma Picasso V Vision Sire GCh. Vision Bring The Action V Velo

Dam Ch. Velo’s Designer Illusion

Raven finished her Championship at 15 months winning her Third Major during the AKC/Eukanuba Cluster. Our sincere gratitude to Judge Grace Acosta for this win. Since then, Raven has been awarded three Majors toward her Grand Championship during the highly competitive Florida Circuit. Owners Judith & David Lustig Con Brio Dobermans

Co-Owner Alison McDonald

Breeders Alison N. McDonald, Chris Hall Yamaoka, Christine Tartar

Handler Jeffrey L. Brucker

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

4 GCH CH Talakan Trumpeter Swan J Davis 5 GCH CH Solana Feed Our Fame M Shiue 6 GCH CH Blaze Of Glory Of Wallace’s Coven K Case/S Ahuja 7 CH Gold River Besdam Great Expectations B Lubliner/K Sanders 8 GCH CH Jay-Roy Byrne ‘N Hot For You D Salandro 9 Seamist Knight And Day You Are The One E Lehman/C Kennel 9 CH Bells Of Freedom Of Wallace’s Coven S Ahuja

(M) 0 0 1 1 2 4 719

1 GCH CH Bryr Rose Matisse M Jacobs/E Koharik/J Koharik 2 GCH CH Bryr Rose Phoenix Rising C Garrett 3 GCH CH Canopy Road’s Carry On The Legend S Leonard/D Wirth/B Wirth 4 CH Villanova Good Golly Miss Raleigh C Phelps 5 GCH CH Sundance Second Chance S Russo/F Russo 6 CH Doubloon Flight Of Eagles E Landa 7 CH Ainle Something To Talk About K Elliot/L Robison 8 GCH CH Villanova Blame It On The Bossanova C Phelps/B Phelps 9 GCH CH O’Lorcan’s Mystery Writer J Snoddy/P Snoddy/R Shumate 10 GCH CH Avalon Lord Lannister S Amorosia/G Amorosia/D Ables/M Ables

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Cumhil Hell Raiser Z Smith GCH CH Bonnair’s Notorious D.O.G. J Irwin GCH CH Ciera Homebrewed Born Free CGC J West/D Berry GCH CH Glenmars American Classic At Classy Staffys L Heimbuch/N Phillips/M Goethals GCH CH Shortyrocks Jasper By Dumbriton M Bryant/S Carter GCH CH Vomhausharrock Dondiegoredrock CA L Heimbuch/T Alberg GCH CH Seenworstaff Lucky Me M Bryant/S Carter GCH CH Challenger Fast Eddie’s Still Kickin S Moore/D Moore/S Hill GCH CH Bullseye Back In Black Z Smith/A Hill GCH CH Roughnecks Casual Look CGC J Massie

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Teritails Loyal Knight T Lohmuller GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Wolverine S Abmeyer/K Bailey GCH CH Abbeyrose Black Diamond J Anspach/M Duafala/P Allen GCH CH Andover See-Z The Moment P See/J See GCH CH Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid Of Honor K Bailey/S Abmeyer GCH CH Brynnmawr ‘N Seaplume’s Built Tough C Stevens/M O’Farrell GCH CH Firebrook’s Return To Tara M Gaughan/A Gaughan GCH CH Darwyn Here For A Good Time L Hotchin/S Cornick GCH CH Brightluck Cheshire Gold Doubloon J Mcbrien/S Fougnie GCH CH Cambrian Supernova J Fox-Stephens/P Clark

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH White Oaks Invincible Snowplow S Meisels/G Meisels GCH CH The Boss De New Gryffindor F Askin CH Lotrando Sunshine Celebration G Moniz/V Skou GCH CH Tullybloom’s Classified Credentials P Cohen/C Cohen GCH CH Mac Ken Char Skyehi Itsmyparty J Glodek GCH CH Trueheart’s Courage Danny Barker L Mclellan GCH CH Shalreign’s The Love Bug C Kniola/T Vacha/K Kittle GCH CH Ridgmar’s Just Joking Around D Cox Davis GCH CH Camcrest Andsurely Mr. Glenbrittle CD BN R Glover/S Campbell CH Flashlight Thunder V. Paradise Of Wind L Barrow/J Bauer/M Bauer

(F)

691

(M)

406

(M)

264

(M)

215

(M)

153

(M)

153

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

4091

(M)

2313

(F)

492

(F)

243

(M)

192

(M)

128

(M) 0 0 2 2 0 1 125 (M)

108

(M)

107

(M)

103

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

3305

(M)

1008

(F)

998

(M)

654

(M)

559

(M)

488

(F)

400

(M)

399

(F)

351

(M)

350

Welsh Terriers

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

15424

(M)

9641

(F)

7261

(F)

5799

(F)

4803

(M)

3055

(F)

2218

(M)

1046

(M)

392

(F)

362

West Highland White Terriers

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

3801

(M)

2974

(M)

2012

(F)

1829

(M)

1312

(M)

1308

(M)

901

(M)

852

(M)

720

(M)

368

Toy Group

Affenpinschers 1 GCH CH Seamonkey’s Bazinga D Nelson/D Nelson/T Skinner 2 GCH CH Tamarin Tanner A Shultz 3 GCH CH Tamarin Tailback D Girouard/C Girouard GCH CH Tamarin Tiki Tom Tom 4 C Dabbs 5 GCH CH Yarrow Hi-Tech Drills N Skills W Truesdale/Z Truesdale/M Lint 6 GCH CH Crem Dela Creme V. Tani Kazari M Mullin 7 GCH CH Yarrow’s Hi-Tech Ben There Done That W Truesdale/W Truesdale/L Wubbell 8 GCH CH Tamarin True Grit S Biszantz CH Tamarin Truly At Donnybrook 9 T Langston/J Ward GCH CH Airescot Sunset 10 L Baker

(M)

1 2 3

(F)

(M)

5179

4498

(M) 0 2 7 4 6 4 3329 (M)

2892

(F)

1831

(F)

1531

(M)

1168

(M) 0 0 1 2 5 3 1124 (F) 0 0 0 1 1 2 657 (F) 0 0 0 2 1 2 523

Brussels Griffons GCH CH Fist Face A Penny For Your Thought L Pagacz/C Pagacz/K Catterson GCH CH Hilltop’s GQ Cover Boy P Brown GCH CH Cashnross’ A Brief Furlough F Cashin/C Ross

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 14

23587

(M)

8836

(M)

3396

The Dog News Top Ten List Presents The Top Ten Dogs YEAR END STATISTICS FOR 2015

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

4 GCH CH Seagryphs Sleeping With The Anemone K Rogers/M Rogers/A Bernardin/M Kornfeld/E Kornfeld 5 GCH CH Chismick’s Boop Oop A Doop L Straub 6 GCH CH Sleepyhollow Jb-Shua Dancing Lover Boy D Givens/V Givens/J Schultz 7 GCH CH Simpatica Smooth Operator P Holzkopf/M Holzkopf 8 GCH CH Sunny Bear’s Sonic Boom At Shar’s S Massad 9 GCH CH White Oaks True Grit K Kolling/K Poirier/L Hattrem 9 CH Tajinastes Quiereme Mucho L Martin Del Rio Alas/P Martin Del Rio Alvarez

(M)

3226

(F)

1378

(M)

1119

(F)

1010

(M)

491

(M)

423

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Mayfield Charming Chester M Mayfield/K Chandor GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Dow Jones M Schneider/B Schneider GCH CH Miletree Joshua B Henry/S Henry GCH CH Piccadil’s Twist And Shout CD BN RE J York GCH CH Carmas Penne Pasta At Crizwood M Moulton GCH CH Bonitos Companeros Tom Sawyer J Mittelman/K Subramanian GCH CH Manorhouse Right As Rain P Mccaslin GCH CH Rradac’s Left At The Top C Darr GCH CH Sheeba Jimmy Buffet I Cahn/M Treacy/S Penn/K Ostmann GCH CH Stellar Romancing The Stone At Tycwn A Knauss

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Capitol’s We Aim To Please By Bayard V Mauk/J Mauk/L Mcguffey/K Saenz GCH CH Ouachitah Diamond In The Sky At Lone Pine J Finkel/M Blank/A Finkel/N Finkel GCH CH Dazzles Touch Of Midas D Jensen GCH CH Bramver’s Black Dynamite R Murphy/C Kadowaki GCH CH Lamaki Taser Bright L Maki GCH CH Matriart Lg Sweet Cake L Diniz Pretoni/A Paola Diniz GCH CH Mst United Jp Kobushi K Kumagai GCH CH Chinchar’s Hard To Resist M Meyer GCH CH Jetstar’s Simply Outrageous J Chandler GCH CH Neo Fabulous Sky’s The Limit K Han

(M) 0 0 0 0 1 0 423

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

7255

(M)

5115

(M)

3313

(M)

3193

(F)

3131

(M)

2945

(F)

1881

(M)

938

(M)

848

(M)

660

Chihuahuas (Long Coat)

(F)

5706

2245

(M)

1432

(M)

912

(M)

754

(M)

546

(M)

537

(M)

528

(M)

397

(M)

320

1 GCH CH Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) J Moses/J Moses/R Sanchez-Torres 2 GCH CH Ouachitah One Life To Give L George 3 GCH CH Promenade Ring O Fire L Hughes 4 GCH CH Shorepointe’s Buddy Dazzler W Mccollister/J Ward/S Chavez/J Standish 5 GCH CH South Fork’s Sweet Harmony M Held 6 GCH CH Lugari Holiday Rocco I Lugo/P Murray 7 GCH CH Dartan Diamonds Are Forever At Viva C Bozzo 8 GCH CH Koniki’s Queen Of De Nile 4 Bellachi S Molash/K Hirn-Sheppard GCH CH Angelic Thumbalena 9 R Bigford/C Bigford GCH CH Kirin Abracadabra 10 B Gossett/S Johnson/D Blank

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Kaylen’s Kahlua S Frumkin/M Frumkin/V Dorris/K Peiser GCH CH Kulana’s Sh-Boom S Frumkin/M Frumkin GCH CH Zen’s Cirque Du Soleil N Feldman GCH CH Deja Vu Fat Chicks Revenge R Kusumoto/J Kusumoto/K Matlock GCH CH Keenorth Strike A Pose Hhl E Fortino/J Barringer GCH CH Destiny’s Passionate Kisses RN OA AXJ L Pabst/L Jacobsen/L Pabst GCH CH Fenomeno Elettrificato N ‘ Co K Spinazzola/D Bowen GCH CH The Lion Lady’s Serengeti Sunset S Lyon GCH CH Snt’s Watch Me Wiggle D Parker/M Parker GCH CH Sho Me Princess Sophia At Carrera S Ashpaugh/B Ashpaugh

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Maibee Orlando C Williams GCH CH Sanchi Pleasant Surprise B Miller GCH CH Xela’s Et Phone Home S Hill/M Hill/A Romero/A Romero GCH CH Dragon’s Lair Hoard Of Treasure I Cary GCH CH Loujon Thornwood Little Jacob K Miller/J Ward GCH CH Loujon Backroad To Lynchburg K Miller/J Ward CH Clussexx Cream And Crimson P Caldwell/T Adams/R Caldwell CH Dragons Lair Don’T Disregard Me I Cary CH Cheri-A Wingo Lord Paddington J Wood/W Goddyn/B Preston CH Draggonfly Coming In Hot S Carter/J Wright

1 2 3 4

GCH CH Novel Backroads Run For The Roses S Plance/H Reid/M Reid GCH CH Lto Destiny S Knaus GCH CH Sirius’ The Red Saint B Maurer/P Cox/J Swanson/J Cox CH Danaho’s Golden Notebook D Hopkins

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 19

32717

(M)

5416

(M)

2687

(M)

2222

(F)

1214

(M)

759

(F)

646

(F)

595

(F) 0 0 0 0 2 2 503 (F) 0 0 0 0 2 0 500

Chinese Crested

English Toy Spaniels (King Charles & Ruby)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat)

English Toy Spaniels (Blenheim & Prince Charles)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

9797

(F)

7870

(M)

4061

(F)

1242

(F)

1139

(F)

615

(M)

595

(M)

567

(F)

497

(F)

481

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

12092

(M)

4950

(M)

4575

(M)

1266

(M)

899

(M)

839

(M)

290

(M)

176

(M)

126

(M)

109

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

3000

(M)

2171

(M)

174

(M)

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

5 CH Sanchi Res Ipsa Loquitor M Faust/J Faust 6 GCH CH Novel Tugs At My Heart S Hepler/S Tietsworth 7 GCH CH Novel All Aquiver S Hepler

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Bellatak Vallee’s Maximum Dream K Patrick GCH CH Peluito’s Papi Chulo A Etzig/L Curtis GCH CH Qbin’s Strictly Confidential At Enginuity A Liebing/A Welling GCH CH Ji Jo’s And Shatara’s High Voltage M Soave/S Tomassi GCH CH Fuzzy Farm Wait Wait Don’T Tell Me S Lawrence/A Lawrence GCH CH Los Perritos-Shallowbrook Heir I Am L Nieto/J Ambrose GCH CH Prairiwind’s N Lordoc’s Marco Island L Jergenson GCH CH Prairiwind’s Spice It Up H Stoll/L Wanamaker GCH CH Prairiwind’s Panda Bear C Kogge/C Kogge GCH CH That’s Pullin’ At Your Heart Strings P Lucas/D Scheiris/D Scheiris

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Marchwind Barbara Ann C Harris GCH CH Integra Maja Scattered Pearls M Lucas/T Catterson GCH CH Artmeis Voici Valente Of Regallust J Amsel/L Griffioen GCH CH Infiniti Holding Kryptonite K Frennier/R Frennier GCH CH Bravehound’s Crossfire Hurricane J Milko/D Milko GCH CH Maplewood’s The Next Big Thing M Caton GCH CH Gdm Zenyatta At Lakeside J Kulic/D Snoble GCH CH Piason Make My Wish Come True K Gibson GCH CH Kashmir’s Invitation To Tango C Weatherhead GCH CH Fiore Viva Lady’s Tresses M Smart/C Resnick/D Stutzman

(M) 0 0 0 0 1 0 40

Havanese

5653

(M)

5489

(M)

5266

(M)

2171

(M)

1621

(M)

1521

(M)

1398

(F)

1342

(M)

1209

(F)

914

Italian Greyhounds

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

16680

(F)

3022

(M)

2540

(M)

1708

(M)

1151

(M)

1030

(F)

902

(M)

734

(M)

576

(F)

457

Japanese Chin 1 GCH CH Genki’s Blue Moon L Marshall/H Marshall/J Dalton 2 GCH CH Tacori Magic Dragon On A Karousel S Fleming Balter/A Hewitt 3 GCH CH Touche’s Snapdragon B Gorodner/A Bower 4 GCH CH Touche Lion’s Share R Wilson/D Martenson GCH CH Touche’s Angel Trumpet 5 M Mauck/J Martenson 6 GCH CH Rakuchin Cashmoor Midwood S Toney/S Link 7 GCH CH Chiboya Ni Kokoro Kitto Gimme A Riesen J Valentine 8 GCH CH Desert Jade Fabel-Mi Firedragon J Dalton/J Turjoman/M Ballard GCH CH Touche’s Princequillo 9 R Wilson/D Martenson 10 GCH CH Dizzy & Hapichin So Minty Fresh M Schmidt/L White

(M)

1 GCH CH Magnifico’s Rekindled Spirit K Mackenzie/T Mackenzie 2 GCH CH Euphoria Rhapsody Locked In A Tower J Anderson/T Holibaugh/P Bailly/A Stoller 3 GCH CH Limited Edition Of Snow County Kr K Morris 4 GCH CH Martin’s Huggy’s Rocket Bear Puff R Kusumoto/J Kusumoto/D Martin 5 GCH CH Vellavica’s Fabulous Dior V Chedygov 6 GCH CH Ta-Jon’s Cuckoo 4 Your Luv T Simon 7 GCH CH Sands Rs More Than A Crush J Ray/A Preuett 8 CH Foursome’s Quite Lovable I Gram CH Paradis Kiss Yukos 9 M Comitini/C Vicari 10 GCH CH Rijes Forever Friends J Haley/B Dwelly

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Cottage Lake’s Our Lady Of Fatima R Travis/M Chagas GCH CH Rustic Lane Sunshine Daydream C Horowitz/M Lee GCH CH Benison’s Dance Of The Reed Pipes K Cornell GCH CH Rosewood Casanova D Texter GCH CH Blossoms Jasmine Dreams M Fittje/B Scott-Heim GCH CH Bayside’s Beginning D Texter GCH CH Blossoms Life Of The Party B Scott-Heim CH Spirits Cowboy Casanova J Stover/B Paul GCH CH Reid’s Magic Spice Kake D Reid/C Williams/D Williams/C Reid GCH CH Lani’s Marilyn Monroe L Miner

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

GCH CH Marlex N Kisa Set Fire L Uhacz/J Wilds/A Angelbello GCH CH Kimro’s Miss Vera Vain J Cabailo/R Greenslade/K Pastella Calvacca/H Schwell GCH CH Sanderlin Dance Like A Dickens A Sanders GCH CH Envi Mi The Quarterback K Winters/M Green/J Berg CH Blakswan Risingstar One For The Road J Gaidos/A Halemann/S Bailey GCH CH Marlex Call Me La Lupe K Helming/A Angelbello GCH CH Marlex N Marisol Bold Moves A Angelbello/M Hackett GCH CH Flashfires Dark Shadow @ Spiva’S J Spiva/K Swilling GCH CH Blythewood Golden Warrior J Huber

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

3854

(M)

2943

(F)

2304

(M)

1676

(F) 0 0 1 4 4 0 685 (M)

613

(F)

458

(M)

423

(M) 0 0 1 1 2 0 420 (M)

Maltese

360

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 4

10165

(F)

6112

(M)

3120

(M)

1837

(M)

1646

(M)

1438

(M)

1284

(M)

983

(M) 0 0 2 0 4 1 522 (M)

Manchester Terriers (Toy)

423

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

9997

(F)

2008

(F)

791

(M)

742

(F)

733

(M)

691

(M)

671

(M)

217

(F)

208

(F)

169

Miniature Pinschers

226 Dog News

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

6197

(F)

3079

(M)

1614

(M)

1391

(M)

827

(F)

802

(M)

650

(M)

619

(M)

491

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GCH CH CARIZMAS T’SEAS MI SECRET LEE S Davis-Moorwessel/J Waterman/D Waterman/S Haynes/D

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Involo Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ M Mosing/D Garofalo/M Garofalo/G Garofalo GCH CH Wingssong Singular Sensation P Jones/C Jones GCH CH Fenice Le Beaudreaux E Akers-Perry/M Perry/L Jaeger GCH CH Mgl-Isle Royal Ransom Of Vw B Winthers/C Peel/R Winthers GCH CH Josandre’ Ph Bronze Bobby S Johnson/D Swan GCH CH Medina’s Luck Be A Lady Tonight S Haber GCH CH Prana Fenice Merry Mystique M Maginnis GCH CH Wildfire Uncensored N Shaw GCH CH Involo The King Of Pop M Mosing/G Garofalo GCH CH Mystery’s Question Mark J Widing/K Widing/T Schwartz/R Schwartz

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (F)

Papillons

(M)

338

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

13673

13167

(M)

6091

(M)

5600

(M)

2483

(F)

2188

(F)

1895

(M)

1274

(M)

1258

(M)

1240

(M)

1 GCH CH Hitimes What The Inferno B Bird 2 GCH CH Char’s Seattle Slew For Triple Crown M Lyons/C Meyer/M Paredes 3 GCH CH Mythical Traveling In Style N Godbout 4 GCH CH Moxiepoms’ Diego Gabriel Chavez S Panpruet 5 GCH CH Phoenix Chalee Cendo A Panboonlert 6 GCH CH Starfire’s Spank Me Hard Call Me Crazy M Koga/J Fabian Arienti 7 GCH CH Toontown You Like Totally Rock Dude M Ridenour/M Ridenour/S Aimar 8 GCH CH Wilhoite’s Tko M Wilhoite 9 GCH CH Pomprint’s Splash Of Gusto N Guenther 10 GCH CH Two T’s Eye Of The Tiger D Trosino/N Trosino

(M)

1 GCH CH North Well Vivian Jp Rose Queen T Sosnoff/M Sosnoff 2 GCH CH Foxmore Boxwood Bodeen I Gram/J Reed 3 GCH CH Lomar Swag’s One Tin Soldier L Logli/T Meyers 4 GCH CH Donnchada Wink’s Touch Of Elegance T Winkleman/B Winkleman 5 GCH CH Saratoga’s Silver Superlative A Cooper/J Wasilak/P Redding 6 GCH CH Perfect Companion’s Sh-Calls Me Sam P Chiaravanont/P Pisitwuttinan 7 HIDDEN VALLEY B R8 (Foreign Dog - Registration Pending.) 8 GCH CH Smash Jp Beauty & Beat M Murakami 9 GCH CH Foxmore Boxwood Bewitching Da Maya Z Borges Torrealba 10 GCH CH Silkwind A Star Is Born L Robinson/D Gantz

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 37

101

49262

(M)

2166

(M)

1754

(M)

1548

(M)

1125

(M)

622

(M)

450

(M)

449

(M) 0 0 0 0 1 1 411 (F)

Pomeranians

403

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 47

127

82502

(M)

9232

(M)

5321

(M)

1918

(M)

1632

(M)

1463

(M)

1457

(M) 0 0 4 1 2 4 1392 (M)

1178

(M)

884

Poodles (Toy)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 8

19388

(F)

2838

(M)

2663

(M)

1674

(M)

1557

(M)

1398

(M) 0 0 2 0 0 0 1057 (F)

805

(F)

525

(F)

405

Pugs

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 15

31776

(M)

6888

(M)

6824

(M)

5725

(M)

4565

(M)

4533

(M)

2375

(M)

2222

(M)

1524

(F)

1346

Shih Tzu

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1 GCH CH Pequest General Tso N Shapland/D Fitzpatrick 2 GCH CH Dunkirk Imagine That T Reese/R Winters 3 GCH CH Aslan Ares The Defender With Amerglo L Stephen/M Stephen 4 GCH CH Pekeden Phd For Schuyler T Curley/D Bell 5 GCH CH Linn-Lee’s & Jenkar’s Makers Mark E Holcombe/K Crane 6 GCH CH Pevyne’s Bad Romance C Koch 7 GCH CH Dunkirk Imperial Palace Prime Time T Reese/M Merrill/R Winters 8 GCH CH Sunn Yenn Uncensored Dachari D Cole CH Pevyne’s Cosmopolitan 9 J Jacobsen/S Jacobsen 10 GCH CH Imperial Palace Dunkirk Candy Kisses T Reese/M Merrill/R Winters

1 GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power P Shaw/L Ehricht/D Ehricht 2 GCH CH Wenrick’s Don’T Stop Believing S Bilicich/J Garcini 3 GCH CH Ista’s Southern Gentleman R Marshburn/G Larson 4 GCH CH Marja-Tu Chu’s Solar Flare K Kwait/M Stempel/J Stempel 5 GCH CH Zephyr All About Me D Haley CH Xeralane’s Quintessential Angel 6 Xeralane Knl/B Prato/E Takamoto 7 GCH CH Symarun’s Endless Love C Randle/C Randle/A Carlson 8 GCH CH Lin’dis Rhythm Of My Heart Of Rocking K L Mulder 9 GCH CH Wenshu In The Midnight Hour D Gerl/L Lawrence 10 GCH CH Xeralane’s Just Face It Xeralane Knl/B Prato/E Takamoto

(M)

Pekingese

GCH CH Hill Country’s Tag I’M It C Koch GCH CH Azalea’Napplewood’s Take Me There J Black GCH CH Careva’s Boodelicious M Henricks/P Stoltz/R Stoltz GCH CH Bookmark’s Uncommonly Good P Caldwell/R Caldwell GCH CH Hill Country’s Let’s Get Ready To Rumble K Ratliff/K Ratliff GCH CH Winsome’s Home Run For Nirvana E Veltman/V Cox-Flatley GCH CH Pocket’s Jato Jetliner R Robles GCH CH Caper’s Just Be Sirius! P Fisher/C Fisher GCH CH Foursquare The Student Prince J Johnson/D Johnson GCH CH Brigadoon’s Canton Ginger L Bridge/J Bridge

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 25

142

53115

(M)

6569

(M)

1453

(M)

1056

(F)

978

(M) 0 0 2 3 3 1 578 (M)

577

(M)

551

(M)

543

(M)

536

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Silky Terriers 1 GCH CH Tumbelle ‘N Silkyence Eye Candy J Bell/V Bratton/S Bunnell 2 GCH CH Lamplighter Bendill Tails I Win B Beissel/M Benson/J Dillman 3 GCH CH Weeluv’s Allegro Grazioso S Hsieh/M Tsui 4 GCH CH Karisma Heart And Soul M Hodge/K Gilbert/M Gagliardi/P Laperruque 5 GCH CH Alltogether Mountain Magic E Harrison/L Rosewell 6 GCH CH Bar-B’s Silverstar Sheez R Sweetie G Swanson/B Leavell 7 Balkana If Walls Could Talk P Ferraris 8 GCH CH Weeluv’s M. T. Pockets C Infranca/L Schlenker 9 GCH CH Wyncrest Stonecroft The Farmers Wife C Kouski/L Kouski 10 GCH CH Rhk All For One One For All E Harrison/L Rosewell

(F)

1 GCH CH Centennial Farms Catch Me If You Can W Bellamy 2 GCH CH Valcopy Gunslinger D Plonkey 3 GCH CH Barbary’s Gold N Jewels S Thibodeaux 4 GCH CH Rockstar Lebull’s Moonshine E Alford/D King 5 GCH CH Ultra Quest Go For The Gold AX AXJ OF W Howard 6 GCH CH Centennial Farms Celebration W Bellamy 7 CH Wesann’s Fly Me To The Moon@Fiveforks W Rogers/K Davis 7 GCH CH Valcopy Hollywood J Kinsey/M Starry/A Rairigh Skylocke’s I’M A Tuffy Two 9 P Watson 10 GCH CH Starfox Stealing My Heart At Juslyn J Sutton/R Sutton/S Irwin

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

(F)

3965

2366

(F) 0 0 0 5 3 2 1094 (M)

1074

(M)

572

(F)

426

(M) 0 0 0 1 1 4 294 (M)

293

(F)

183

(M)

158

Toy Fox Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1697

(M) 0 0 3 2 3 3 1141 (F)

808

(M)

386

(M)

308

(F)

192

(F)

183

(F) 0 0 0 0 1 2 183 (F) 0 0 1 0 0 4 150 (F)

Yorkshire Terriers GCH CH Stringer’s So Amazing P Gregson/A Stringer GCH CH Artistry’s Cole Train S Todd/M Todd/D Smith/L Smith GCH CH Exmoor’s Epitome J Hupp/Z Newton GCH CH Nicnaks Quik Pick L Hunter/G Webster GCH CH Rosemark’s Saint Or Sinner R Fett GCH CH Magic Country Fast And Fuogin M Shute GCH CH Caraneal’s Bugsy Malone G Franzoni/R Franzoni GCH CH Teatime Pastoral Blind Faith L Hayes GCH CH Trio’s Big Shot K Goldfarb GCH CH D’Arleen American Idol K Vega/K Garcia

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

4474

(M)

3070

(M)

1768

(M)

848

(F)

704

(M)

657

(M)

637

(F)

521

(M)

454

(M)

311

Non-Sporting Group

American Eskimo Dogs 1 GCH CH Eskyblue Fuji Ltd Dom Perignon R Sampson/S Ray/B Davidoff 2 GCH CH Sierra’s Summer Celebration M Mitchell 3 GCH CH Nuuktok’s Atka Inukshuk S Robertson 4 GCH CH Anana’s Where Legends Are Born C Seymour/K Seymour 5 GCH CH Emerald Citys Wildcard Winner K Oliversen GCH CH Anana’s Champagne Wishes 6 B Brown 7 GCH CH Sierra’s Hallmark S Schuldt 8 GCH CH Sierra’s Glory Days H West/L West 9 CH Frostiwyt Hot Sauce C Jester/H Dorrance 10 GCH CH Nuuktok’s Kaneq Tikaani CAA C Gagnon/S Schilling

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Barberry’s Take A Chance On Me E Charles/P Abbott/M Abbott/L Bettis GCH CH Belle Creek’s All I Care About Is Love P Odette/L Van Keuren/L Carlton/L Letsche GCH CH Overtop Niort S Ayers/C Ruggles/B Dai GCH CH Blitzin Georgette Tres Jolie At DeMartini D De Martini GCH CH Kman’s Miss Fancy Pants N Pellegrini/K Andrew GCH CH Shantona Make Mine A Jameson K Graeber GCH CH Karmel’s Fairspride Lord Jasper E Fair/S Fair GCH CH She Bichons Betsy Ross S Fishell/S Hunkins GCH CH Karmel’s Banana In Pajamas S Phillips GCH CH Saks Winning Card S Hanson/K Hanson/R Bleecker

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Sabe’s Simply Invincible J Sanchez/C Sanchez/S Saberton GCH CH Naughty Norteno’s Clik Clik Bang M Fish/S House GCH CH Ken’s Always Gets The Last Laugh K Roux/C Dickinson/B Dickinson GCH CH Motif’s John Bernard Books S Shiloh/R Shiloh/J Pearson GCH CH Martini’s Jameson Nightcap J Donahue/L Martin GCH CH Candar’s This Girl Is On Fire C Gerson/D Gerson/C Gerson GCH CH Kc’s Rolling And A Strolling K Bogenholm/J King/M Klein GCH CH Kennedy’s Bumble Bee T Starr/V Kennedy/S Zibel GCH CH Acorn & Gumbo’s My Dad Wanted A Ferrari C Mcenaney GCH CH Johnlee’s Journey Of Dreams R De Armas

3721

(F)

1777

(M)

1195

(M)

924

(F)

554

(M) 0 0 1 1 2 1 406 (M)

346

(M)

258

(F)

255

(M)

199

Bichons Frises

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 6

13801

(M)

8510

(M)

6364

(F)

5091

(F)

2310

(M)

1233

(M)

1210

(F)

1063

(M)

929

(M)

843

Boston Terriers

228 Dog News

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 35

49955

(M)

8163

(F)

2412

(M)

846

(F)

762

(F)

712

(F)

628

(M)

621

(M)

614

(M)

369

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Continued FROM page 226

Bulldogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Wilson’s I’m Your Handyman J Serion GCH CH Imperious Hamitup Southern Bell E Charles/Imperious Knl/Hamitup Knl/Hetherbull Knl GCH CH Dowats The Gladiator J Vasquez/L Scott GCH CH Cherokee Legend Cowboy C Sickle/C Chambers GCH CH Kokopelli’s D1 Wild Electric Storm C Carlson/D Garza GCH CH Evergreen’s Hey! Look Me Over J Flowers/S Flowers GCH CH Pop-A-Top Chimera Deal Me In J Vasquez GCH CH Pat-A-Bull’s Don Ciccio Di Pj J Pietrantonio GCH CH Rambling Fever Pretty Fly For A White Guy K Singleton GCH CH Big Boss (Zarco) P Zarco Garcia

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Shine’s Deck The Halls D Cooper/R Cooper/L Teitelbaum/R Pentecost GCH CH Jade East Catch Some Z’S L Anders/E Minne/J Mauk GCH CH Brekkukots Allies with Underdog CGC J Mauk/S Bjornsson/S Beazly GCH CH Nustar’s Its A Wonderful Life Mingyu D Cooper/R Cooper/L Teitelbaum GCH CH R-Lee Sparkle Plenty L Harvey/D Harvey GCH CH Blurubein Aged To Perfection J Lockery/R Steinke GCH CH Tzo Wen N Xiao Mai’s Rhythm Of Rio A Bauer/J Rolnik GCH CH Blackwitch In It To Win It D Beagle GCH CH Good Fortune Golden Girl G Fritz GCH CH Broken Rd’s Can We Talk At Prunehill CGC M Davis

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Eastern-Magic Fly Me Safe M Fan/K Pratna/L Loveless GCH CH Padow’s Too Hot To Handle R Sampson/K Willaims GCH CH Chowlamars Rebelrun Mr Kidd R Bailey/S Raposo/A Raposo GCH CH Flamingstar The Lion King V Degruy/P Degruy GCH CH Flamingstar Some Like It Hot C Clapp GCH CH Are-Jay’s Harlem Renaissance R Jackson/G Kantak GCH CH Milin’s Emerson Tappin’ On The Bay CGC P Fehr/R Fehr CH Elite’s Candy Girl K Wronski/M Heldt GCH CH Chowlamars Redcloud Back To Black R Bailey/Z Coogan CH Liontamer Pazzazz Special Agent Gibbs K Tracy

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

15216

(F)

9565

(M)

8709

(M)

2426

(F)

1465

(M)

1249

(M)

1042

(M)

876

(M)

804

(M)

658

Chinese Shar-Pei

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

6941

(M)

3884

(F)

3228

(M)

2571

(F)

1463

(M)

1417

(F)

1237

(F)

849

(F)

430

(F)

395

Chow Chows

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

20873

(M)

2896

(M)

2124

(M)

1366

(F)

728

(M)

698

(M)

561

(F)

303

(M)

285

(M)

243

Coton de Tulear

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Mi-Toi’s Burberry At Justincredible CM J Romano 2 GCH CH Mi-Toi’s Icon CM L Ortiz/C Ortiz 3 GCH CH Hopecrest’s Monkey Business CM14 A Dering/H Gill 4 GCH CH Esprit’ De Tulear Donna’s Bella Mia CM D Presley/D Presley 5 GCH CH Sugar Bay’s Beringer CM B Kohler CH Sandee’s Jadeite 6 K Hollmig 7 GCH CH Just Incredible Chanel CM2 J Romano 8 GCH CH Dior’s Besame Mucho Morninglow CM2 L Machado/E Machado/D Simenauer/P Simenauer 9 CH Fluffy Acres Just Jack M Engelking/C Fox 10 GCH CH Dior C’Est Si Bon J Mcintyre/L Mcintyre/D Simenauer/P Simenauer

(F)

4260

(M)

1495

(M)

987

(F)

846

(M)

399

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

22325

(M)

3806

(M)

2565

(M)

2297

(M)

2029

(M)

1657

(M)

1642

(M)

1640

(F)

1527

(M)

1152

(F) 0 0 0 1 1 1 172 (F)

168

(M)

140

(M)

105

(F)

Dalmatians GCH CH Merry Go Round Coach Master P Ribeiro/S Carter/P Strand GCH CH Spotted Bliss Oreo Delight D Brumfield/K Smith GCH CH Blackflash Star’s Comet M Smith/J Mirro/E Mirro GCH CH Erin’N’Jj’s Royal Courtier K Blanchfield/J Leyton/O Firuski/B Lyons GCH CH Spothaven Wake Up The Echoes C Brown/L Brown GCH CH On The Spot’s Chase Me Charlie L Stevens/B Rose GCH CH Rockstar Thanewood Freewheeling C O’Brien/P Fisher GCH CH Erin’s I’M Your Man O Firuski/B Lyons/J Leyton/K Blanchfield GCH CH Spotlight Maybe It’s Maybelline J Bachey/E Bachey/M Zink GCH CH Enchanted Hart Down N Dirty L Stafford/S Stafford

Finnish Spitz 1 GCH CH Mickywins Mainio Skandia THDN CGC P Urton 2 GCH CH Kunniakas Whizz Bang Wallop S Krupski/B Krupski/J Roberge/B Richardson 3 GCH CH Marblehill’s Gleaming Icecaps D Tyree/B Isacoff/T Davies/L Saari/J Anastas 4 GCH CH Dv9k9’s Red Hot Star CA M Leathers/M Niquidet 5 GCH CH Suomi’s Set Fire To The Rain C Stone/D Stone/K Raleigh 6 CH Finkkila’s Panu Of Miska T Walker/M Walker 6 GCH CH Finkkila’s Pentu T Walker/M Walker 8 GCH CH Dv9k9’s Talvi Lahja W Whiteley GCH CH Dv9k9’s Alaskan Winter Wilderness 9 M Leathers/D Hintzman 10 GCH CH Ajuaq N’ Snofire Rockz Windz Of Fire P Land/H Horton/V Horton

(M)

1 2

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

3366

(M)

2646

(F)

1728

(M)

730

(M)

371

(M)

180

(M)

180

(M)

169

(M) 0 0 0 0 0 2 128 (F)

French Bulldogs GCH CH Iacta Alea Est De La Bete P Shaw/B Hamman/P Photos GCH CH Jcrv-Klasse Warrior Raising The Banner N Shaw

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 6

16783

13353

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GCH CH Qazara Ti Amo D Burvee GCH CH Counterpunch Grandslam Homerun P Tanjasiri/L Morris GCH CH Fabelhaft Robobull Tresor Noir K Parschauer/L Parschauer/J Dalton/S St.John GCH CH Fulla Bull Soulja Boy T Fagin/J Norris GCH CH Marno’s Follow The Dream B Holic/O Frey GCH CH Entourage De Couture D Mulkey/T Smith GCH CH Peche Mignon’s Elementary My Dear... D Mattingly/K Mattingly/R Smith/S Miller GCH CH Coco Vialatte Last Samurai K Yamanaka

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (F)

11275

(M)

1893

(M)

1405

(M)

1326

(M)

1229

(M)

1162

(M)

893

(M)

837

Keeshonden 1 GCH CH Skyline’s Unit Of Measure K Cullen/S Cullen/J Gauchat-Hargis/J Hargis 2 GCH CH Trumpet’s Good Times Roll B Wudel/L Wudel/B Blankenship 3 GCH CH Ashbrook’s Easy Rider L Moss/T Craig 4 GCH CH Wund-R Y Bases Loaded RN RATN CGCA D Malanick/A Malanick 5 GCH CH Trumpet’s No Questions Asked B Blankenship 6 GCH CH Trumpet’s You Could Be Mine B Blankenship 7 GCH CH Skyline’s Chemin De Fer J Ventre 8 GCH CH Trumpet’s Gimme Back My Bullets B Blankenship 9 GCH CH Ikon’s Hooray For Hollywood T Pike/K Fleischer GCH CH Trumpet’s Winner Takes It All 10 V Louie/C Waddell/B Blankenship

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Ta Sen Swinging On A Star S Giles GCH CH Kumi Kian Strike A Pose T Mclaughlin/A Lanterman GCH CH Sundancer Foxy Lady K Hamilton/T Horibaugh/T Worlton/M Worlton GCH CH Shoyu Blowin’ My Horn At Orlane M Papke/R Alexander GCH CH Monarchs The Messenger K Harrison/M Stafford GCH CH Hope-Fulls Hearti Henrietta J Hope GCH CH Black Boots Pardon Me Boyz P Nauman/P Kenn Fernandes GCH CH Sutra Gemk’s Sweet William G Moses/M Stretch GCH CH Westgate Monogram Jack Benny C Sehnert/C Williams GCH CH Rufkins Hunk Of Burnin’ Love R Lombardi/J Bernards/J Spiropoulos

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Willowcreeks Fat Bottom Girl L Neel/C Wolfe/D Jones GCH CH Bihar’s Defying Gravity G Strong/M Cropsey GCH CH Musicbox Fig Newton At Alharin D Jones GCH CH Madriglace Gingery Jet Setter A Butterklee/D Roder CH Bihar’s Here’s Looking At You G Strong/M Cropsey Touche Zhivago M D R Lawless/J Lawless/G Denninger GCH CH Charisma - Bare Tracks Flyin’ High S Heckart/L Pettengill CH Ikon Clap For Caveman L Harding/R Harding/E Iverson/B Iverson GCH CH Musicbox Heartbeat Turn Around L Neel/D Jones/G Robertson Musicbox Paparazzi at Bihar G Strong/M Cropsey

28394

(M)

5137

(M)

4718

(M)

2804

(M)

2382

(M)

1966

(M)

1225

(M)

1092

(M)

854

(M) 0 0 1 1 3 3 566

Lhasa Apsos

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

5833

(F)

4451

(F)

4139

(M)

3835

(M)

1791

(F)

1534

(F)

1107

(M)

905

(M)

822

(M)

813

Lowchen

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

3184

(M)

1274

(M)

703

(M)

241

(M)

231

(M)

179

(M)

177

(M)

117

(M)

Poodles (Miniature) 1 GCH CH Durandel Dance With Me L Simis/R Maner 2 GCH CH Rosebell Pzazz Perfectly Charming C Gauche/J Gauche 3 GCH CH Tulip Gardens Double Trouble E Charles/B Dalema 4 GCH CH Black Sky Jukka K Smith/J Smith/I Semenschin 5 GCH CH Clarion Karadale Better Together K Kennedy Vigil/A Kennedy/K Berlind 6 GCH CH Karelea’s Happy Face K Leabo/J Leabo 7 GCH CH Sandstorm Slamma Jamma J Neal 8 GCH CH Penchant Phabulous Of Kalein D James/K O’Bryant GCH CH Alegria Ashton Martin 9 H Tyson/B Wood/L Berg 10 GCH CH Surrey Cherry Garcia K Wallen/K Hosaka

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Gala Brighton Lakeridge Reflections Of Me D Scott/R Scott GCH CH Hillwood Dassin Ouspenskaya E Charles/J Vergnetti GCH CH Dawin Reigate Fire Away S Loblaw/L Campbell GCH CH Dawin Hearts On Fire L Campbell GCH CH Tiburcio Da Maya Z Torrealba GCH CH Lakeridge Atalanta Summer In Paris L Gorder GCH CH Bar-None Sriracha L Fisher/N Wilson GCH CH Safari’s Belle De Jour At Jucarta C Huff/J Haefner GCH CH Unique Da Maya Dancing Queen G Wolaniuk/J Mcfadden/Z Borges Torrealba/A Shade GCH CH Champagne Celebration Midnightdancer P Francis

(F)

1 2 3 4

GCH CH Rivendel’s Barefoot Bandit A Halterman/S Middlebrook GCH CH De Lamer’s Just Wait And Sea N Holowaty/K Nuovo GCH CH Bonchien Bee-Utiful Ba-Bee M Ryan/K Henry GCH CH Ramar’s Dance With Dragons M Schafer

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

2704

(F)

2231

(M)

1817

(M)

1521

(M)

1395

(F)

1225

(F)

765

(F)

735

(M) 0 1 1 0 0 1 679 (M)

Poodles (Standard)

615

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 11

20666

(F)

10893

(M)

10693

(F)

6433

(M)

4746

(F)

3540

(F)

3224

(F)

2233

(F)

2226

(M)

2075

Schipperkes

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

9533

(M)

1095

(F)

1044

(M)

912

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

5 GCH CH Bonchien Park Place M Dauven/J Outhet 6 GCH CH De Lamer Overboard J Penatello/K Nuovo 7 GCH CH Bonchien Lawless V Jet K Henry/S Woodliffe 8 GCH CH Sheradin Walk’N In Memphis J Arthur/J Arthur 9 GCH CH Delamer Sea Im Beautiful N Holowaty 10 CH Delamer Salt Water Taffy K Nuovo

(M)

895

(M)

825

(M)

592

(M)

465

(F)

430

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Jogoso’s Lucky Thirteen S Ozasa/L Huang/L Sakashita GCH CH Frerose Good Time Charlie F Duane/D Murphy GCH CH Lesand’s Jean Louise Finch L Anderson GCH CH San Jo Jay-Z C Mamiya GCH CH Imperial Criminal Mind At Imari A Gorman/C Gursky GCH CH Morningstar Jack Sparrow Black Pearl M Peterson/D Peterson GCH CH Morningstar’s Dances With Wolves L Cribbs GCH CH Gold Strike Takachiyo Go H Dickey/D Dickey/T Arndt GCH CH Goldkress A Horse With No Name L Kress GCH CH Kiralia’s Rising Above The Madness K Quallio

(M)

2011

(M)

1748

(F)

1189

(M)

1148

(M)

669

(M)

594

(M)

443

(M)

434

(M)

282

(M)

275

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Kan Sing’s Po-Ba-Ri At Arundina M Feltenstein/J Seppanen GCH CH Shilo-Gracele Tennessee Tu Step J Guimbellot/S Carroll GCH CH Primah Moment In Time C Zieris/S Carroll GCH CH Wassong’s Djebel Of Lollipop P Sarles/K Wassong GCH CH Dragonsong Forever CGC B Parker/H Calvelage GCH CH Maciain’s North Side Irish M Acker/T Moore/L Acker GCH CH Wassong’s Riva Ridge CGC V Marks/P Sarles GCH CH Tibroke’s Any Thing Is Possible L Jacobson/K Dickeson GCH CH Dreamcast Catching The Rings J Habiger/M Kennedy GCH CH Aquila Mischief Managed E Oxborrow

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Kimik’s Who Dunnit D Planche/M Demers/L Demers GCH CH Barnstorm Sim-Pa Caught On The Fly By L Meyer/M Allway/P Bernardo/M Lafler GCH CH Salishan Alilah Bandito R E G Mattison/D Mattison/G Carr/S Carr GCH CH Bluvali Players Paradigm B Leonard/M Wikerd/D Murray GCH CH Ivyglenn Caroline’s The Last Shall Be First S Mccann GCH CH Bluvali Inspired M Wikerd GCH CH Barnstorm To-Jo B’En Wicked @ Adominos R Bailey/J Sheffield/M Lafler/L Meyer GCH CH Geribob Salishan To The Manor Born CGC T Titus/S Carr/R Hennings GCH CH Barnstorm Dzine Never Forget Me Descapita A Escapita Villegas/L Meyer CH Ri Lee’s Diamond Hunter N Kinziger

(F) 0 0 0 2 1 1 342

Shiba Inu

Tibetan Spaniels

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

11032

(M)

920

(F)

601

(F)

419

(M)

250

(F)

240

(M)

206

(M)

179

(M)

160

(M)

148

Tibetan Terriers

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

8965

(M)

1313

(M)

747

(M)

727

(F)

697

(M)

676

(M)

649

(F)

623

(M)

585

(M)

480

Xoloitzcuintli 1 GCH CH Bayshore Stonehaven Manny Machado M Michael/J Baylis/L Hylton 2 GCH CH Bigstar’s Unchained At Hannon Hill B Mosing/E Burch/D Gonzalez 3 GCH CH Mistli (Avalos) J Young-Johnson/C Loutzenhiser 4 GCH CH Bayshore Georgio Armani S Blanco/J Hanigan/L Hylton/T Johnson/J Baylis 5 GCH CH Himnotico Caliente CA CGC A Wise/K Wise 6 GCH CH Besitos Munequita T Vila/K Crosby 7 GCH CH Blancho’s Tonateuh M Moros-Sanson/Z Vonpohlman/D Mullusky Caponetto/J 8 GCH CH Bayshore Stonehaven Espiritu Isabella De D Voss 9 CH Bigstar Magic Mike E Kent/L Pierce CH Victoria (Arena) 10 S Walsh/J Langseth

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

2355

(M)

2008

(M)

1312

(M)

1090

(M)

1071

(F)

857

(M) 0 0 0 4 0 2 539 (F)

348

(M)

249

(F) 0 0 3 0 0 1 157

Herding Group

Australian Cattle Dogs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Kokopelli’s Sobe It J Rowland/H Warn/K Watkins/C Kurpas GCH CH Taylryder’s Dyn-O-Mite At Turnabout CGC D Thomas/D Mintzer/A Turner/J Wilkinson GCH CH KLH How Do Ya Luke Me Now D Harrington GCH CH Oakwood’s Refried Beans J Johnson/M Johnson GCH CH Stock Options What Goes Around Comes J Lewis/R Sisk GCH CH Corral West Feel The Sting S Maclennan/S Devore GCH CH Castle Butte Remarka Bull M Myers GCH CH Stock Options Bet Ya Didn’T See Me Comin’ J Lewis/R Sisk GCH CH Kurpas’ Malcolms Chance To Bully The Stars D Halcomb/C Kurpas GCH CH Namaka’s Waltzing Matilda K Hagler

1 2 3 4

GCH CH Wind Spirit Rod’s Amazing Grace M Bertero/C Bertero GCH CH Collinswood Sparks Fly DS T Collins/J Plourde/K Mallory/B Rhoads GCH CH Reverie Cameo L Goetz GCH CH Copperridge’s Unforgettable S Blanco/J Hanigan/J Miller/S Miller

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

11852

(M)

2218

(M)

861

(M)

650

(F)

574

(M)

496

(M)

404

(M)

336

(M)

330

(F)

276

Australian Shepherds

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 4

16540

(F)

9177

(F)

4493

(F)

4461

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GCH CH Shadomoons The Competitive Edge RN CA P Zapf GCH CH Mcmatt’s Isis Of Graffiti P Rogers GCH CH Hope Wind Don’T Ask B Lovelette/P Gagnon/S Crepeau GCH CH Bayshore Stonehavens Goldmine A Buchanan/M Perry GCH CH White Oaks Rolling Stone HSAds HIAs A Baldwin/P Lovett GCH CH Copperridge’s Under Surveillance J Miller/S Miller

(M)

2846

(F)

2791

(M)

2528

(M)

1962

(M)

1472

(M)

1442

Bearded Collies 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Classical’s My Turn CGC W Marciante/J Kempster/B Sawka GCH CH Dunhill Steeler Nation R Harrington/K Harrington/V Shafer/S Shafer GCH CH Xtc’s He. Could. Go. All. The. Way! A Berry/B Szecsy/K Szecsy GCH CH Wildwood Kinikia Hear Me Roar T Stepankow/C Cerjan GCH CH Aberlour’s Sea Biscuit D Maynard/D Mieras GCH CH Dreamchaser Follow Your Dreams C Desmond/J Desmond/D Quadland/T Dixon GCH CH Ha’Penny Deja Harwood Heartbreaker J Schneider/V Null/D Jensen/M Marini GCH CH Classical’s Magical Meemie CGCA J Atkins/C Namey/B Sawka GCH CH Raintree Rock Around The Clock K Coxwell/L Woodcock/R Lamm GCH CH Winberlee’s Walk On The Wild Side R Skinner/S Skinner

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

GCH CH De Joie Du Chateau Rocher CA M Palmer GCH CH Gabek Eamon Du Chateau Rocher T Graham GCH CH Holy Grail Mes Yeux Vigilants A Scott/S Bass GCH CH Jezabella Noire Du Chateau Rocher J Law/K Davis CH Garmin Du Chateau Rocher CGC L Porter CH Ikon Blue Du Chateau Rocher C Larimer/K Davis CH Hey Zeus Look At Me De La Valle Kathadin A Foreman/A Zeilmann GCH CH It Ain’T Me Babe Du Chateau Rocher S Wilcox/P Metts-Boyer

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 9

18276

(M)

11179

(M)

4330

(F)

2079

(M)

1948

(M)

1449

(F)

765

(F)

710

(M)

706

(M)

570

Beaucerons

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 3

15688

(M)

851

(M)

365

(F)

119

(M)

(F)

Belgian Malinois

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Tbears Life In D’Fast Lane BN RA HT CGC J Lasater/E Frederick 2 GCH CH Caveats Tempesta di Raphaello CA CGC J Barron/C Barron 3 GCH CH De Vel Cy Pres’ BN HSAsc HIAc A Bath 4 GCH CH OTCH Turicks Trifecta UDX2 OM3 RN TD A Albert/A Albert CH Turicks High Velocity CGC 5 S Andrews/M Andrews/C Kaiser 6 GCH CH Broadcreek’s What Wuz I Thinkin’ M Neary/S Legg/M Kornfeld/E Kornfeld 7 Caveat’s Ringo Star RA C Mcdaniel 8 GCH CH Caveat’s Hd Ultra Classic Outlaw B Todd 9 GCH CH Caveats Road King BN RN CGCA N Hendricks 10 CH Mystique’s Gone With The Wind CGCA B Blume/M Denson/D Denson

(F)

423

(M)

264

(M)

251

(M)

231

1 GCH CH Sumerwynd’s Amadeus Of Inchallah H Wehrle 2 GCH CH Cibola’s Brazos De Dios Of Adagio M Andric/J Niemeck 3 GCH CH Liket’s Gimmie That Girl L Lachnitt/P Lachnitt 4 GCH CH Amethyst Tequila Makes Her Clothes Come B Trezza/S Reed GCH CH Amethyst Sugarfoot 5 K Heck 6 GCH CH La Neige’s Walkin’ The Red Carpet N May/P Snow 7 GCH CH Doerun-Hillside You’Ve Got A Friend E Bayer 8 GCH CH Bonntymes Keepn It Real At Devine HSAs S Manier/B Leonard 9 CH Isengard’s Everlasting Light CD RN OA NAJ NF M Wilson 10 GCH CH Images Majestic Dante RN CGC L Hopp

(M)

1386

(M)

957

(F)

550

(F)

445

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Sky Acres Maximum Altitude M Edling GCH CH Sindarin’s Where The Magic Begins J Hawes/M Andric GCH CH Stonewall’s Let’s Make It A Double V Havicon/R Skief GCH CH Directed Verdict Du Cadre Noir At S Shaw/M Butler GCH CH Blackwater Peloton High Style PT B Cole/A Debbins/L Fung GCH CH Mishaook’s Lautrec PT K Gauchat/J Pavlichko GCH CH Chateau Blanc’s I’M Coyote Trouble VCD2 K Eldredge/D Eldredge CH Go Ahead Reining In My Heart J Bowman/T Valdez/S Williams GCH CH Prodigy’s Hearts On Fire D Segel Starbright Game Of Thrones PT K Howse

(M)

1 2

Zucchero Dell Albera Silver Pastori S Cohen CH Arabella Dell Albera Slvr Pastori K Hudson

1 2 3 4 5 6

GCH CH Eclipse’s One N Only CM4 D Beadle/D Butt GCH CH Eclipse’s Busy Being Fabulous CM D Beadle GCH CH Guess V.D. Bovendijkse Hoeve CM6 RN B Conroy GCH CH Alpha Natura Bacchus CM2 CA D Donohue/R Donohue GCH CH Oakbluffs Gaetan Bijoux De L’Eau P Leffel/J Braun CH Double D’s Incendio At Pur-Plesur D Donohue/B Rodriguez/M Churchill/Y Leblanc

(M) 0 0 0 0 1 1 209 (F)

205

(M)

135

(M)

122

(M)

105

(M)

102

Belgian Sheepdogs

(F) 0 0 1 1 2 2 343 (F)

323

(M)

301

(M)

262

(F)

242

(M)

191

Belgian Tervuren

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

5539

(F)

4537

(M)

1630

(M)

1037

(F)

814

(M)

571

(F)

361

(M)

300

(M)

228

(F)

225

Bergamasco

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M)

(F)

Berger Picards

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BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

2405

(F)

2273

(F)

1063

(M)

853

(M)

819

(M)

425

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5 6 7 8 9 10

7 8 9 10

GCH CH Sketchbook I’Ve Got Ewe Babe CM D Coller/P Coller/L Hansen/M Hughes GCH CH Eclipse Everlasting Love CM D Beadle CH Eclipse Where Rainbows End At Sporting Fields A Giles CH Eclipse Once In A Blue Moon CGC S Rady/N King

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

417

(F)

378

(F)

221

(M)

219

Border Collies 1 GCH CH Majestic Elite Clever Endeavor PT R Johnson/J Baylis/R Delay 2 GCH CH C Amo Jin Of Fu You Yuan Kennel J Mosing/N Zhang/J Wu 3 GCH CH Tang Dynasty Rocky N Tang GCH CH Wedgewood’s Abracadabra 4 D Degidio/T Crady/M Wall 5 GCH CH Borderton Lou Easy An I A RN PT CGC T Edwards/E Edwards 6 GCH CH Brittemar Sportingfields Right At Home N Mages/K Kaul/D Butt 7 GCH CH Shoreland’s Only An Illusion T Parra/S Mayborne 8 GCH CH Wedgewood Voodoo Child D Pruitt 9 GCH DC Hobbiton’s X Factor HSAds HIAd HXAd L Jorgensen/L Gilbert 10 GCH CH Sportingfields Oh No Mister Bill M Beadle/D Butt

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Stonepillar’s Steel Blu D Garrison/J Garrison/E Paquette GCH CH Brocade Lil Deuce Coupe Barjen S Brind/J Brind/Y Savard/R Waterman GCH CH Brimar’s Spirit Of A Storm M Bender/B Bender GCH CH Margaux’s Va Voom S Lyon GCH CH Quiche’s Madness Full Throttle B Bird/N Munneke GCH CH Margaux’s Call To Arms P Martin/S Digiorno GCH CH Delux Jumpin’ Jack Flash CGC J Edick GCH CH Jbb’s We Could Have It All C Christman/P Klecan GCH CH Rocheuses Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone D Johnson/M Johnson/F Taylor GCH CH Limerick’s Rolling Stone P Ogden/W Ogden/K Meyer/G Meyer

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Ne Orageux’s Flash Point M Millner/T Millner GCH CH Deja Vu Popsakadoo It Is What It Is T Miller/D Dube GCH CH Celebra’s Good Time Was Had By All C Leigh/J Feldman GCH CH Mon Amies Georgie Porgie Puddin And Pie G Klang/K Klang GCH CH Deja Vu Popsakadoo Grin & Bear It J Epperson/C Epperson GCH CH Majestique’s Hugs & Kisses Of Mystic Oaks J Holmes/M Holmes/M Warcholik/J Deaver GCH CH Majestique Femme Du Carte Blanche M Warcholik/J Deaver/J Weber GCH CH Bijou Educated Guess CDX BN GN RAE OA T Thorleifson/C Wolfram/H Pemble GCH CH Indiscreet Rose Tattoo De L’Heureux T Lee/J Pietryga GCH CH Bijou Icing On The Cake J Holava/M Holava

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GCH CH Caliente Dangerous Gale Force Winds R Davila/L Clark/C Zelbst/E Morales GCH CH Rivroc Onto Somethin Bsnatch Rosndog C Miller/E Miller

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

11313

(M)

6310

(M)

5340

(F) 0 0 6 4 3 9 2492 (M)

1958

(F)

1859

(F)

1527

(M) 0 0 0 2 0 2 689 (M)

661

(M)

536

Bouviers des Flandres

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

20560

(M)

13035

(M)

3262

(F)

2136

(M)

1835

(M)

1674

(M)

1607

(F)

1081

(M)

943

(M)

927

Briards

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 2

10139

(F)

5190

(F)

3703

(M)

3189

(M)

1318

(M)

1178

(F)

343

(M)

282

(F)

228

(F)

202

Canaan Dogs

(F) (M)

Cardigan Welsh Corgis

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

3955

882

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Grangefield Aberdovey Vanity S Hobbs/S Stockslager/M Mizelle 2 GCH CH Legacy Legend’s Caribbean Gem V Boyce/S Wilson/C Clark 3 GCH CH Riverside Telltail Coco Posh CA D Planche/D Shindle/J Divens 4 GCH CH Kosmar Striking Back Of Bridgelady CGC M Stahr/G Roach 5 GCH CH Ald’s Speed Racer RN CGC A Driver/I Driver 6 GCH CH Blackdales Larkspur C Black/K Chandor 7 GCH CH Kingsbury Claymore Lucky Venture J Glenn/D Glenn 8 GCH CH Beaguile’s Suit Up F Beashau/J Beashau/N Willoughby 9 GCH CH Llynhill Celtic Red Dragon D Ozdowski/M Ozdowski GCH CH Dragonpatch Thunderstruck 10 L Kennedy/K Myers

(F)

5744

(F)

5609

(F)

3801

(M)

2731

(M)

1560

(F)

1320

(M)

952

(M)

824

(M)

793

1 GCH CH Sylvan Argent Hollywood And Vine J Mosing/C Dubois/C Bossart 2 GCH CH Taradells Silent Leader HT C Dowling/A Dowling/L Dowling/K Hartig/C Mallonee 3 GCH CH Highcroft Worth The Wait D Jeszewski/L Jeszewski/J Belluomini GCH CH Ashbury Wild Horses 4 P Denbow/J Caruso/E King/A Swayze 5 GCH CH Overland Deal Me In K Martin/M Fine/C Keefer Meier/K Pirro 6 GCH CH Star Country Demuir I Am I Am D Steele/R Veatch 7 GCH CH Pleasant Acre Creekwood Rock Star R Reed/M Shingle/V Mehr 8 CH Breezy Acre’s In Your Face P Ortiz GCH CH Aurealis Endeavour 9 D Falk/M Falk/J Falk 10 GCH CH Highcroft Brilliance In Blue D Jeszewski/L Jeszewiski/J Belluomini

(F)

1 2 3 4 5 6

(M)

(M) 0 0 0 1 4 6 727

Collies (Rough)

(M)

2058

1937

(M) 1 0 2 3 5 3 1760 (M) 0 0 1 2 9 7 1611 (F)

622

(M)

604

(M)

586

(M)

519

(M) 0 0 1 1 1 1 471 (M)

Collies (Smooth) GCH CH Travler Kelise Overdrive R Tehon/C Ardizzone/E Miller GCH CH Ceilidh’s Deep River Haute Couture M Elliott/M Benedict/K Moll GCH CH Wild Wind’s Don’T Stop Believing M Bergstraser/L Bergstraser/A Towell GCH CH Tir Nan’ Og Return To Camelot M Jason/E Blaisure GCH CH Happy Hour Champagne Only@Ravenwoods D Brown GCH CH C And J Silver Charm Of Chrysalis J Walburn/C Thompson

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

385

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

6410

(F)

4242

(F)

1038

(F)

885

(F)

599

(F)

388

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Cindy Vogels

Wow! I hadn’t heard about it. I had pitched a similar idea to Dennis years ago -I envisioned a bracket competition for “AKC Dog of the Year.” I run a charity bracket “March Madness” (NCAA Basketball) for Take The Lead. The way I read the rules for the Purina Westminster challenge, I think I’m eligible to enter since I’m not judging, but it looks like no one who is entered or judging at the show can enter. And, I wonder, if I’m ineligible because I’m stewarding? Still, I believe there will be multiple winners. A tougher challenge would have been all four group placements. I do think this will elicit some excitement among the dog-loving public. $1M tends to attract attention!

Brian Clegg

I do not know if I’m eligible but would like to find out. I think almost any promotion that involves the public is great for the sport’s awareness. Certainly the prospect of such financial windfall is fantastic. I believe if a party is sponsored by Purina they shouldn’t qualify. Whenever money is involved in a sport-

ing event it garners attention and understanding. Imagine if Westminster would offer a substantial cash award for the main winners like every other major sporting event the extra attention and interest that would create. Just a thought.

Robert E. Hutton

First of all I knew nothing of this scheme. Last month I attended eight shows sponsored by Purina and I was not let in on the secret (if there was one). While I am all for trying to find ways to promote the Sport this seems to cheapen and bring it (the Fancy) down to a base level. Which, in direction all aspects of our society seem to be headed. This, by giving a wrong impression, could cheapen the perceptions of the Fancy. I find it distasteful for what has been for years a sport with class and dignity and a come down for what has been and still should be a genteel avocation and for some a vocation, as well. PS: The perception of many of the general public is that Westminster is recognized as the governing body and face of the sport of Pure-Bred Dogs. Dog News 243

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GCH CH Cyndella’s Splitting Image K Neeley/K Roche GCH CH Kirkhaven Sandman Dream Chaser R Reed/R Flood/M Flood/V Mehr GCH CH Lachki Midnight Special S Mullaney GCH CH Chrysalis Formal Wear RN PT D Waelde/R Waelde

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total (M)

373

(M)

345

(M)

336

(F)

323

Entlebucher Mountain Dogs

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Maribo Muffin Of Brunswick RA CGC R Hahn 2 GCH CH Riverwest Asante CGC M Renger 3 GCH CH Ladakh Of Brunswick CGC K St. Onge CH Harmony’s Cadence 4 M Renger/B House GCH CH Applecreek’s Sigmund 5 D Sumner/A Sumner

(F)

1104

(M)

944

(M)

231

1 GCH CH Lumiturpa Tapakka M Feltenstein 2 GCH CH Calaban’s Kuutamo C Brillinger/D Lohn 3 GCH CH Dagolas Opponalle CA L Marden/A Taylor 4 CH Sugarok Shogun CD RE D Payne 5 GCH CH Sugarok Shenya At Comancheria G Nunnally 6 GCH CH Sugarok Robert Redford L Marden 7 GCH CH Bearspaw Sampo N Prokopishyn/E Prokopishyn/S Bernardin 8 GCH CH Sugarok Eminent Domain C Toth/L Toth/L Marden 9 GCH CH Lapinlumon Xuvituuli B Murray/L Marden 10 GCH CH Lapinlumon Xukulaku L Marden/S Lee/M Lee

(M) 0 0 6 19 17 20 6172

1 GCH CH Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn D Stern/P Buckles/P Dukeman/P Mcelheney/K Boyles 2 GCH CH Kysarah’s Pot Of Gold F De Bem/M Martin 3 GCH CH Rosewood’s Galileo D Blackie/A Blackie/W Petterson GCH CH Vonzo Frank 4 O Reyna/A Ornelas/M Gomez/C Arguimbau/R Gomez/I 5 GCH CH Covy-Tucker Hills Bearly Legal B Parks/T Parks/C Pottle/G Birch 6 GCH CH Heidelberg’s Austin V Melissa J Schumacher 7 GCH CH Autumn’s Stone Ridge Mojo C Shaver/J Shaver 8 GCH CH Covy Tucker Hill’s Kean Marc Flash Drive PT J Calkins/G Birch/C Pottle/M Cox 9 GCH CH Noblespirit He’s Got It All V Kris-T S Almatrood/C Carter 10 GCH CH Keylis Spotlite Just Do It CGC D Foulkrod/A Barbash/S Barbash/B Duncan/H Clausen

(F)

154

133487

(M)

2004

(M)

1839

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

(M)

(M) 0 0 0 2 0 1 110 (M) 0 0 0 0 0 1 95

Finnish Lapphunds

(M)

427

(M)

211

(M)

113

(M)

106

(M)

(F)

(M)

German Shepherd Dogs

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M) 1 1 5 4 4 2 1662 (M)

1595

(M)

1072

(M)

980

(M)

944

(M)

922

(M)

896

Icelandic Sheepdogs GCH CH Stefsstells Saer Seifur D Deeley GCH CH Vinlands Leifur CGC J Sanders GCH CH Stefsstells Ingalo Isabella J Sanders GCH CH Isneista Alspora Snati Of Bayshore T Runolfsson/J Baylis GCH CH Hidow Stassa Nella Fra Thrymheim CA J Sanders GCH CH Stokk-Sels Sif RA HT AX AXJ RATM DJ D Lachance/K Olson GCH CH Bjarkarkots Hroi Hottur Luke PT MX AXJ L Dribinsky GCH CH Tri-Star Jord CD BN RE CAA THDN RATO P Gaudette/S Thelen Dranga Brak NA NAJ L Dribinsky CH Isneista Vaskur Of Bayshore S Ogden

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

592

(M)

280

(F)

144

(M)

128

(F)

119

(F)

118

(M)

111

(F)

(M)

Miniature American Shepherds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Coal Dust Love That Lady In Red CM J Ganske/J Mcadams 2 GCH CH Abingtons Da Vinci CM15 P Cutler 3 GCH CH Love That American Red White And Blue J Mcadams 4 GCH CH Dynasty’s Triple Crown CM6 K Johnson/F Withers 5 GCH CH Mercyme Dressed For Success CM6 P Bender Hampton Hills Thistle Dew 6 J Hampton 7 CH Wigglebutt Han Solo CM RE PT AX OAJ RATM B Ogle/A Ogle 8 Ashland’s Bringing The Heat CM A Badgett 9 CH Peaceful Acres Sparked A Knock-Out CM2 L Derousse Mathews 10 CH Timeless 4 On The Floor CM K Keller/J Lenoci

(F)

3854

(M)

2722

(M)

1257

(M)

729

(M)

304

1 GCH CH Jotunn Bella Binna CGC V Eberhardt/A Mclaughlin/J Bradstreet 2 CH Fabraj Moon Of My Life Trollheimen E Turner/E Rogers 3 GCH CH Hundehaven’s Kendall CA CGC C Lassesen/E David/S Martinez 4 GCH CH Port Gamble Fjord’s Anders HT B Daniels/V Eberhardt 5 CH Zodiac’s Indiana Fedora L Heider 6 GCH CH Jotunn’s Razzle Dazzle S Bates/V Eberhardt 7 Trollheimen Wisdom Of The World BN RN CGC M Aasmul 8 GCH CH Kyon’s Bold Norseman D Deeley CH Hundehaven’s Maud 9 C Lassesen/M Woodson

(F)

8182

(M)

870

(M)

433

(M)

250

1 2 3

(M)

11348

(M)

7921

(M)

6697

(F) 0 0 0 0 1 0 175 (M)

151

(M)

Norwegian Buhunds

(F)

216

(F)

110

(M)

(F) 0 0 0 0 1 1 49

Old English Sheepdogs GCH CH Lambluv’s Sultry Sensation J Marder/K Richardson GCH CH Bugaboo’s Picture Perfect R Scott/D Scott/C Johnson/H Johnson GCH CH Bagatelle Rolling Moon Stone R Corbett/B Charest/J Charest

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

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CH Bugaboo’s Bop To The Top C Johnson/H Johnson/D Johnson/M Johnson GCH CH Barkshire’s Uncle Sam J Collen GCH CH Snowdowne Cj’s Masterpiece D Freiheit/C Grady/B Holcombe/G Holcombe GCH CH Shaggeybark Will I Am J Hewit CH Bizzeeboots Last Train 2 Clarksville E Dykstra-Blum GCH CH Cottonwood Rudolph Valentino D Caswell/R Caswell GCH CH Peek-A-Boo’s Onstar Cover Girl BN RN PT J Caplan/G Caplan

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(F)

2617

(M)

1861

(M)

1503

(M)

1340

(M)

1257

(M)

1134

(F)

898

Pembroke Welsh Corgis

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

1 GCH CH Coventry Just A Little Crush J Johnson/J Johnson/B Shelton/S Leyerly/B Williams 2 GCH CH Coventry Country Squire A Geremia 3 GCH CH Aubrey’s Moon River C Savioli/V Savioli 4 GCH CH Riverside My Cup Of Tea D Shindle/V Malzoni 5 GCH CH Cityside Splitting The Defense J O’Neil/W Perry CH Alenclaud Vicenta 6 B Shelton/S Leyerly/B Williams/D Salow 7 GCH CH Riverside Xtra Style P Panzarella/D Shindle 7 GCH CH Nchanted Concerto C Braunstein/V Gilman 9 GCH CH Sundance Ringside Rumor CGC K Janiszak/L Price/D Price 10 GCH CH Nchanted Silk Lining C Braunstein

(F)

11477

(M)

8880

(F)

5433

(F)

3826

(M)

3156

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

(F)

1394

(F)

984

(F)

860

(M)

298

(M)

218

(M)

199

(F)

158

(M)

(F) 1 1 2 0 0 0 1607 (M)

754

(M)

754

(M)

746

(M)

745

Polish Lowland Sheepdogs GCH CH Stonebrook’s For Your Eyes Only B Wilson/M Cabral/W Lewis/L Lewis GCH CH Swan Crest Pons Lady Godiva M Hirata GCH CH Starpon’s Chere Brigitte B Bruns/W Stamp/C Czerechowicz GCH CH Snowhill’s Zak Misha Z Starpons CD NAP R Young/D Holloway/D Gray GCH CH Starpons Forevermore An Allstar D Goodland/J Rose GCH CH Swan Crest The Power Of Love Eternal M Hirata/L Bettis/R Wolfe GCH CH Sunshine’s I Feel The Love J Devlin/A Calabrese CH White Star’s Carolina Casanova J Stutts/C Stutts

Pulik 1 CH Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky J Beaudoin/L Pitts/P Kelly/S Huebner 2 GCH CH Bowmaker Red White & Blue CGCA G Vanderhart/L Stallings 3 GCH CH Fuzzy Farm If Not Now, When? S Lawrence/A Lawrence GCH CH Wallbanger Fringe 4 A Bowley/D Zeman/B Zeman 5 GCH CH Prydain Joshua CGC D Fields/K Edwards 6 GCH CH Zaydah Guns A Blazing R Dimatteo 7 GCH CH Wallbanger It’s All In The Genes S Schickedanz 8 GCH CH Prydain Oscar’s Wilde Child P Smeenk 9 GCH CH Immerzu Enchanted Moon Z Staderman/D Stadelman/T Horan/S Horan 10 GCH CH Cordmaker Rumpus Bumpus J Beaudoin/S Huebner/F Licciardi

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

GCH CH La Brise Sun Bear P Princehouse/K Laram GCH CH Eclipse De La Petite Ferme De Wihr P Princehouse/E Edgerton GCH CH Hourcadet De Terra-Blue S Miller/J Miller/J Williams GCH CH La Brise Louis Quatorze J Steddom/P Princehouse GCH CH Rpk3 La Brise Chanson D’Amour N Taylor/S Taylor/P Princehouse GCH CH Desirae De La Foret NA NAJ NF CA S Snyder GCH CH Jazz Debut De Reve I Mclaughlin

(M)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GCH CH Thunderhill’s Apple Bottom Jeans M Miller/M Miller/A Power GCH CH Solange Body Language L Nicholas GCH CH Belmark Close Encounter B Thompson GCH CH Lorra Lee’s Midnite Special A Rasmussen/G Rasmussen GCH CH Blue Heavens Sizzling Hot W Mctague GCH CH Mystic Outspoken B Borchardt/C Giacinto GCH CH Paray’s Paramount T Schrupp/T Pittman/S Hill GCH CH Syringa - Akadia The Corsair D Sirdofsky/S Michalsky/T Crady GCH CH Jesstar Nirvana R Von Pusch/J Starbuck GCH CH Acadia Stage Presence C Pruss

1 2 3 4 5

GCH CH Jango CM2 F Ott/J Rahn GCH CH Bezan Marinero Tesoro CGC H Stimson/S Mccloud GCH CH Casa De Rancho’s Mona CM4 S Gaines/S Gaines GCH CH Ariosa Fundy Bay Captain America CM CGC L Harper/N Lewis GCH CH Casa De Rancho’s Hagan Ruido CM HT N Valley/S Gaines

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 6

9808

(M)

4635

(M)

3623

(M) 1 1 4 0 3 5 3351 (M)

754

(M)

552

(M)

406

(M)

358

(F)

322

(M)

257

Pyrenean Shepherds

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 1

1643

(M)

1382

(M)

488

(M)

338

(F)

214

(F)

144

(M)

Shetland Sheepdogs

(F)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 7

12348

(F)

2558

(M)

1733

(M)

1610

(M)

1580

(F)

1531

(M)

1296

(M)

1239

(M)

1196

(F)

1132

Spanish Water Dogs

(M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

1474

(M)

(F)

(M)

Swedish Vallhunds 1 GCH CH Minikota’s Medicine Man L Fisher/L Schaunaman 2 GCH CH Solveigco’s Gustav Vasa At Akutchi C Sayles 3 GCH CH Pepperthyme Tapani M Fromm 4 GCH CH Caliente Once In A Blue Moon RAE HSAds M Fromm 5 CH Hideaways Mr. Mcdreamy N Abrath/T Raden/P Abrath

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total

(M) (M)

BIS RBIS GRP1 GRP2 GRP3 GRP4 Total 0

510

315

(M) 0 0 0 0 1 2 217 (M)

(M)

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