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Contents 54 The Forsyth Saga

10 Editorial

14 Inside The Sport: Exhibitors’ Feedback By pat trotter

BY connie vanacore

58 The New Westminster Show Dogs Meet The Public By sharon sakson

18 Brace Yourself: Welcome to Crufts!

62 Rare Breeds Of The World: The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

By andrew brace

22 Question Of The Week

BY agnes buchwald

70 Celebrity Dogs Headline Angel Benefit

By Matthew H. Stander

26 True North

BY greer griffith

74 IKC and Detroit, Autopsies And More

By allison foley

34 Bests Of The Week

BY matthew h. stander

82 The Gossip Column

38 Ten Questions Asked Of Nick Viggiano

BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris

42 Off The Leash: PUPS and State Legislation

84 Click - International Kennel Club of Chicago

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BY booth photography

46 Westminster 2013 - Part II

88 Click - The Way We Were

BY desmond j. murphy

BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris

50 A World Record In New York

101 Letters To The Editor

BY Nick Waters

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these pages consider so many of the Board Members out of touch with REGISTRATION IMPACT ON MARKETING the reality of what goes on at dog shows. Their interest and concern is AND SOCIAL MEDIA The very recent announcement that AKC has hired an assistant vice president primarily in the large entry breeds and not the low entry ones at all. It for social media is an obvious attempt to broaden both its communication is the strong position of these pages that unless all breeds are treated skills with the general public and a more subtle approach to help solve its equally on every level why have breed distinctions with which to begin registration woes. Notwithstanding what appeared to be the very successful at all! Pay the judges a bit less, cut down on the lunches and dinners airing of both the American Kennel Club Eukanuba National show on February for the elitists within the clubs and their guests and have dates on the 2nd and the live TV broadcast of Westminster, which also included live ribbons and paper premium lists too is what these pages support and in streaming of the breeds during the day, these significant and monumental which we believe. broadcasts were countered by a vitriolic attack of breeders by the HSUS on its web site. This was then of course continued by a basically unwarranted SHELTER MEDICINE and erroneous report of AKC activities based primarily on the HSUS attack Many veterinary schools have created courses called “shelter medicine”

by The New York Times. Add to this the bad publicity connected with the due to the rapid rise of shelters throughout the country and the great untimely death of a dog in Denver which had participated at Westminster appeal the so-called adoption of dogs has with John Q. Public. The courses are aimed at teaching students how to four or five days earlier and the atmosphere for the purebred dog treat contagious disease which may develop was not too positive a one. Ingrid Newkirk chimed in too in these type situations. Puppies and to the surprise of only the very naive what should particularly can be subject to these have been a banner month for our sport and for the diseases when kept in common areas pedigree dog turned into a mixed bag of reactions. in shelters with older dogs. Usually The latest report about the number of dogs owned by the sophistication of the shelter American families has dropped from its high of 72 determines whether the younger dog million to 70 million--still an overwhelming number is quarantined from the older dog but to consider. The number of dogs in this total number many shelters are “mom/pop” operations MARCH 8, 2013 is approximately 25-30 million with fewer than half of meant to both save the dogs and earn an income these dogs being registered with AKC. Many people fail to realize f o r those who run the shelter. It is reported that nearly half of the or alternatively refuse to acknowledge that less than 5% of AKC’s income TODAY comes from the commercial breeder, which figure presumably animals which die in animal control do so as a result of becoming ill includes the puppy farmers as well. Years ago when AKC was registering over from a contagious disease rather than being killed through euthanasia one and a half million dogs a year a goodly number were from the puppy techniques. Shelters should be required to go public about the disease farmers but over the last 20 years or so AKC has alienated these people rates within their confines and anyone thinking of adopting a puppy from by putting into effect much stricter health requirements and spending a a shelter should be made aware of the disease rate as well. An area left veritable fortune in inspecting kennels at every level of operation. The fact untouched in shelter medicine though seems to be the temperament is that were the people who partake of AKC events and who believe in the factor in adopting a dog as well. Some kind of evaluation and testing value of an AKC registration paper to register all of the dogs they breed and should be introduced to prevent additional rehoming once adopted if the sell there would be a giant jump in registrations. But for whatever reason animal is unable to adjust to its new surroundings. the constituents will not rally behind the organization as heavily as it should and new means must be found to get dogs registered which are primarily THE AMERICAN TITLE OF CHAMPION not from the puppy mills and puppy farmers. And this new turn to the social Just how meaningful is the earning of an American Championship media may be just the right answer for the organization. Properly developed title award? It’s questionable enough in the American world of dog one must presuppose the field is ripe for the picking and along with most conformation for an exhibit to earn a title without defeating an exhibit of other people concerned for the long term success of the American Kennel its own sex as may be accomplished by the Best of Winners award but Club let’s hope this philosophy and individual can help turn the tide to our AKC has expanded this very theory by permitting a dog to earn the title of Grand Champion without ever having won a Breed!!! Have you ever-favor for a change. what is going on here-when is enough enough and quality to be stressed over quantity? How is the quality of competition broader under the above THE ELECTRONIC PREMIUM LIST mentioned situations. The concerned breeders of America who are the AND THE DATELESS RIBBONS The efforts of the Delegate Show Rules Committee to save clubs monies heart and core of our sport must be committed to the concept that the in the above areas failed to touch upon means by which clubs could earn American Championship title and the Grand Champion title are the most monies whilst holding shows. True that’s ancillary but an area which should meaningful in the world. And this must be the case whether the powers not be ignored. These pages have long encouraged clubs to reduce expenses that be at AKC are only concerned with keeping entries up by creating and to pass these reductions on to the exhibitors as well. Just cutting costs new and more titles for the exhibits without considering the eventual and presumably reducing super fees in the process but without considering results of putting economics above the need to ensure quality of the the exhibitor in the equation leaves these attempts at saving monies totally exhibits as well as monies for the coffers too. one-sided in practice. The newly adopted rule permitting Delegate/Judges to be distinguished from the so-called professional judge in the Judges THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Directory should result in an increase in assignments for the delegate/judge These pages rather recently came out in favor of proxy voting for both for those shows looking to reduce costs. It may also result in a lesser quality Delegates and Board members but upon further reflection we have judging panel in some instances although there are those who are of the reversed ground. Our change in mind revolves round the recent vote of mind-set that fees should be listed by judges so that clubs know in advance the members of the Kennel Club in the UK on approving the property just what they are financially getting themselves in for expense ways. These issue there. This was the first general meeting at which proxy votes could pages have little argument against fees being listed although the argument be made available and a total of 40% of all members voted with the against doing so can be very persuasive for sure. The Board’s attempt to have number of proxy votes totaling 300. Were all the members present at the dates included on Best, RBIS and Group Placements indicates where their meeting to have voted--there were 107 of them and had new arguments head is in the sport as both the Delegate Committee and the Board ignore been presented against the proposal and all 107 people present voted the importance of the Best of Breed award. It’s the groups which is where no the advanced proxy votes would have nonetheless carried the day. it’s at seems to be the attitude of the Board with which these pages could Fortunately this did not occur and the 107 present voted virtually not disagree with more vehemently. Whilst the Delegate Committee ignores unanimously for the move as well but the lesson should be well learned. all awards to save a sou. Dated ribbons for the Best of Breed Winners and Proposals for change must be put forward in a manner to prevent this WD and WB too are from where we stand most important. That’s one reason sort of foregone conclusion from occurring that’s for sure.

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Inside The Sport Exhibitors’ Feedback By Pat Trotter

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he conformation dog show -as we know it -is a public competitive exhibition of dogs judged by those who are familiar with the given breed. In essence, this is supposedly not a comparison of one dog to another, but a comparison of each individual to the breed standard that allows the judge to evaluate and rank the dogs in the ring both objectively and accordingly.

Yet one cannot deny that subjectivity exists, for how else would even an expert judge determine which Afghan in the ring most perfectly gazes “into the distance as though in memory of ages past?” Or which Poodle most exhibits “a dignity peculiar to himself?” The fact is that the judging of purebred dogs is such a rare combination of objectivity and subjectivity that is unique to any activity that involves competitive showing and judging. Just consider the differences in ice-skating speed racing and the judging of figure skating. The one is obviously significantly more objective than the other!

The fledgling Judging Approval System currently embraced by AKC has been addressed by this column from the judges’ collective points of view for several weeks. Needless to say, there remain differences of opinions about how it will improve judging. The articles were based on survey opinions expressed to judging groups as well as interviews with more than two score judges.

Now it is time to present some exhibitors’ collective points of view. Previous articles have confidentially quoted concerns and statements from the fancy while the actual sources have remained anonymous.

However one dialogue that I had with Bill Stebbins is being shared with his blessings.

Bill is a long time breeder/judge of Great Danes who has judged the Working and Herding Groups since the Working Group split in the 1980s. He has not applied for more breeds over the ensuing years, so he has no axe to grind. These are some of his astute observations on our subject: “The Lake Wobegon analogy in the articles is probably an appropriate one. Judges believing that they can perform at a superior level on any/ all breeds for which they aspire; breeders believing that the attributes of their program are what is “really important” in the breed and any judge that does not agree is simply a bad judge; evaluators making subjective decisions about subjective decisions; and professional handlers being given fast track status which in some cases can be on breeds for which they have had much less

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experience and educational opportunities than other judges that are progressing at a snail’s pace. The AKC, judges and exhibitors can all make compelling cases as to the merits of their respective positions. Somewhere in the equation, the dogs themselves seem to take a back seat to political and personal goals. At some point the best interests of the breeds can lose its importance in favor of attaining more awards. Put mediocre dogs in the ring, back the dog with a top handler, advertising and voila!!! We have another champion or even a ranked dog. Judges whose primary concern is the accumulation of breeds is not the answer nor is impeding good, low-profile judges. Many people that do a great job in the ring may not do well in an interview environment. There is no system that will ever satisfy all involved factions. The Peter Principle is as true in judging as it is in so many aspects of our lives. There is a need for more transparency with regards to breeds that are not approved and, in general, a kinder, gentler environment between the judges and the AKC.” Bill is a philosopher as well as a dogman and signed off with this quote: “The fault dear Brutus lies not in the stars but within ourselves.” Thank you Bill for the above thoughtful contribution to our subject.

Moving on to the quandary facing exhibitors, we find they too have concerns that need to be addressed. Here are some that have been shared with me in the last three months:  “Most judges today lack the background that those experienced judges of yesteryear brought to the sport. As a breeder of Cocker Spaniels for more than 40 years, there was a time when most judges could comment on your dogs with great knowledge of the breed, offer you direction and help you improve your breeding program. Today, the judging lacks continuity and many judges seem to just go through the motions. Also, judges need to keep in mind that more than 50% of the dogs being shown are shown by their owners. These people do not have to go to dog shows, and judges should keep that in mind.”  “As a long time professional handler, I have willingly mentored prospective judges on breeds that I specialize in. However, I am not all that comfortable now that I am being asked to write letters of recommendation for judges who seek rapid advancement. To me that borders on being a conflict of interest. There is enough hobnobbing between certain handlers and their judge friends without this complication. And no, I haven’t written such a letter.”  “Often we see politically correct judging that has nothing to do with the selection of breeding stock-the basis for our sport. Because a dog has been highly advertised and does lots of winning doesn’t mean it is the best dog for the gene pools. Yet judges continue to reward them because they like to put up dogs that will get their pictures into the dog magazines. Judges need to keep the purity of the sport foremost in their mind.”

 “One of my pet peeves is the judge that-once approved for the breed-makes no effort to learn more about that breed from those who are knowledgeable. It’s like judges close the door to further learning once approved and just keep on making the same mistakes in judging they have always made. Perhaps in an ideal world there would be a mutual program that would allow judges and knowledgeable exhibitors to interact in some way to improve judging for a particular breed.”  “A lot of judges out there are simply on ego trips. They have very little hands on experience with breeding stock. Some have gotten their credentials by owning or co-owning dogs they never see; by cobreeding litters where they had no input on sires and dams and never saw the puppies. On paper it looks like they were involved, but truly they were not. These are not hands-on dog people.”  “If judges aren’t competent in their own breed, how can they be competent in yours? And what about opportunistic judges who are always working the room so to speak? They kiss up to show chairmen, favor those in power and do all they can to know the so-called right people. It doesn’t seem to have much to do with dogs to them.”  “Judges who judge faces-not dogs-are the source of my disenchantment with our sport. No matter how mediocre the dogs their close handler friends bring into the ring, those same handlers always get the nod. No one handler could always have the best dog, could they?”  “I have been a professional handler longer than I care to admit, and I once thought someday I would judge. However, I have about dismissed that idea as the scenario of the mythical ‘judging system’ doesn’t often result in much true judging being done. This greatly troubles me and I may go to my happy hunting grounds without ever judging anything but sweepstakes.”  “With our entries on the decline, judges need to reach out more to newcomers and inexperienced kids. After all, don’t we want them to come back?

Nobody could start with a more mediocre dog than I did, yet here I am still at it because it was such an exciting weekend activity. On the other hand, judges should not lose sight of the fact that they have a serious job.”  “Although I have only been “in dogs” for 15 years, I have seen the quality of judging go south.

When I started professional handling, I started doing more winning with lesser dogs. I guess I became a familiar face. What’s wrong with that picture?”

These comments are only a sample of those the writer has received in this study yet convey the general idea that exhibitors as well as judges are anxious for things to improve. Obviously there is no system that is foolproof. And exhibitors will generally think they should always win because nobody enters a show to lose. And judges will generally think they can judge any breed of dog because few go into it with a realistic view of the process. Furthermore, there are times when there is no valid right or wrong decision based on the mediocrity of the exhibits. Yet, as more viewpoints are expressed to the writer, those ideas will be shared with readers in a never-ending effort to improve the good of the order. I do truly believe that, in our hearts, we want to get it right.

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by Andrew Brace

Welcome to Crufts!

Is it the biggest? Arguably, though the organisers of some recent FCI world shows would say not. Is it the best? That depends on your perspective. Certainly Crufts Dog Show is iconic within the fancy and is the one dog show that is ingrained in the consciousness of the British public. Its founder, the great promoter and showman Charles Cruft, lives on forever.

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ow settled at the huge National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the show runs over four days and is spread throughout five cavernous halls. You may have to search hard to find rings full of dogs, but you will be overwhelmed by concessions selling everything from space-age blasters to floor mops. Heaven knows what volume of merchandise these small traders need to sell just to recoup their stand space rental.

This year, in total 20,566 dogs have been entered in the breed judging, Gamekeepers’ classes and the Obedience Championships, including a record number of dogs from overseas. In addition, thousands more dogs will take part in agility, heelwork to music, flyball and a number of other competitions and displays as well as the popular Discover Dogs area.

Crufts 2013 has attracted more than 2,000 dogs from overseas for the first time. A total of 2,131 dogs from 41 different countries will take part at the show, including dogs from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, none of which have previously been represented.

Continuing the international theme, this year’s Crufts will feature Any Variety Import Register classes for the first time,

and these have attracted 145 dogs across 13 breeds which have not been shown at the world’s greatest dog show before. These include breeds from all corners of the globe, such as the Cirneco dell’Etna, Bavarian Mountain Hound, Basset Bleu de Gascogne, Korean Jindo, Eurasier, Mexican Hairless, Lagotto Romagnolo, Slovakian Rough-Haired Pointer, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Beauceron, Catalan Sheepdog, Swedish Lapphund and Bergamasco.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The Kennel Club and Crufts Committee wish to thank all of those taking part in Crufts 2013 for their support. The fact that dog owners continue to come in their thousands to celebrate their dogs on the world’s most famous dog stage is testament to what a special place Crufts holds in the hearts of dog lovers throughout the world.

“In addition to the dogs that are officially entered into the show, we welcome thousands of other dogs to this wonderful celebration of all things canine. This includes the dogs in the Discover Dogs area which, alongside their owners, help visitors to find out more about the dog pedigree CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

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The Board at its last meeting endorsed the recommendation from the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee “to remove the requirement that conformation award ribbons have the date and city/town of the event printed on them” EXCEPT for Best in Show, Reserve Best in Show and Group Placement ribbons.

The Question Is, Do You Agree With The Board And Should Best Of Breed Ribbons Be Added To That List Of Exceptions As Well?

Ellen Charles I would add National Specialties to the list of exceptions.

Ivonne Rangel Yes to date on Best of Breed ribbons too!

Joyce Rowland This is a very thoughtful step in the right direction--eliminating waste, expense and time. The current rule not only requires the date and city/ town to be on the ribbon--it requires that this information be printed on the “face” of the ribbon. I have worked with many specialties over the years and this rule has prevented even the use of smaller ribbon “tags” with the date and location--these can be very attractive separate tags that are easily and inexpensively replaced. I think these can be used even for keepsakes like Group Placement ribbons and certainly Best of Breed ribbons. For other types of events, like herding, we have used “stickers” on the back of ribbons with information like date, location and class for years. I have never heard a complaint about this practice.

Rachel Kulp In response to the question of the week, as a professional handler who also frequently shows my own dogs, I do save all the ribbons for my clients and myself. They are usually not kept for long after the show unless they are special ribbons or rosettes. For many people groups placements, Best in Show and now the Reserve Best in Show is an exciting win and they should most definitely have the date, kennel club and location on the rosette. As for Best of Breed, Winners and class placements I don’t think it is necessary to have that information of the ribbon. Although, as a previous Junior Handler, I strongly feel the dates should be listed on junior placements and Best Junior ribbons. My suggestion is that there be a place on the front or back of ribbon where you can write in the date and location for the people who cherish these ribbons. I think that the club and superintendent can cut costs by not putting the date and location on the ribbons and want to know the date.

It would encourage recycling if the club has a box at the show that you can respectfully discard your ribbons to be recycled or reused the next year or next show. When I show my clients’ Australian Shepherds at ASCA shows (Australian Shepherd Club of America, a parent club that holds its own confirmation, obedience, agility, stock dog, and tracking shows), the dates are usually not on ribbons. I am given the opportunity to recycle the ribbons if my clients want to do so. In conclusion, I feel that Best of Breed ribbons do not need to have the dates printed on them as long as they offer a way to have the date and location hand written on them.

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Karolynne McAteer Wearing my exhibitor hat I’d think you frequently stuff your WD/WB and class wins in a drawer, or note them in your records and then “pitch them”.

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By Matthew keep all of mine, so I would really like to see from BOB upward have dates/ places/clubs. In the Hunting Test and Field Trial world, ribbons are frequently not dated unless it is a national event, so I am somewhat used to the look of a more generic ribbon; the event secretary usually fills out the back of the ribbon tag with dates, and “where” and in Hunting tests logs in the scores. I fully understand the premise, and the expense, but I’d think the fancy would like to know where they went BOB and upward.

Chuck Teasley Being a President of an all breed club, Gold Country Kennel Club, I understand the desire to cut waste. At the end of a show there is always left over ribbons that end up being thrown away. Not having dates would allow for ribbons to be used the next year. At the same time I think of the new exhibitor. What a thrill to have a win, no matter which class, and have a fond memory of the day. Would taking off the additional information deplete some of the luster of the win? I would prefer that, Best of Breed, Winners dog/bitch, Reserve winners dog/bitch continue to include the full information. You did not ask about Breed Specialties. Any Board or Specialty committee would be run out of town if all info was NOT on a Specialty ribbon. As well they should.

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Jill Warren I wish there were a way to make this into a win-win situation for all, to include finding a way for clubs to save money by not having to throw away unused ribbons because they have a date that prevents them from being used at a future show while at the same time awarding ribbons that commemorate a win or placement in a special way for the exhibitor. The ideal solution would be for ribbon vendors and superintendents to make the ribbons for a show after entries have closed. With information about the total entry, the correct number of ribbons and rosettes could be made to eliminate waste for the club. Surely there are ribbon vendors who could use digital and computerized technology to speed up the ribbon-making process to do this. If this approach just cannot be done, no way no how, then how about running off labels or stickers with the date and location of the show printed on them that could be affixed to the back of the ribbons at the ring by the stewards or exhibitors, or, the sticker could be picked up at the trophy table for those who want them. These stickers could be designed to be very pretty and very impressive. As a member of a show committee, I see a very practical advantage to leaving the date and location off the ribbons, and I support the AKC recommendation to do away with dates and locations printed on the ribbons, except for Best In Show, Reserve Best In Show, and Group Placements, and would like to add Best of Breed ribbons and rosettes to the list.

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The new and improved Westminster is over for another year. The Purina National moves its dates from March in Ontario to August in Alberta and it is still unclear as to whether this will be a benefit for the CKC Foundation. Elsewhere the Canadian Kennel Club is moving forward with many more changes that seem to make more and more sense. Spring is in the Air.

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or the past 5 years Canadians have recovered from their post Westminster hangover by attending the lavish Purina National Charity Event in the gorgeous International Center in Toronto, Ontario. This event drew large entries from around the world and also was a benefit event for the CKC Foundation. Last fall we learnt that this event was cancelled. We are just now learning that the Purina National will be held at the Alberta Kennel Clubs summer shows on August 1-4, 2013.

This event will be huge as it is at the world famous Spruce Meadows and is also hosting the Canadian Professional Handlers Association Top dog dinner and awards. The only information we are waiting for is to find out if the National will still benefit the CKC Foundation.

The Canadian Kennel Club recently released a statement regarding its magazines “Dogs in Canada” and “The Dogs Annual.” Previous to its demise DIC had been Canada’s oldest continually published magazine, which started in 1889. The news release from the CKC (in part): Continued on page 78

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that would be best suited to their lifestyle; those that take part in the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme and Young Kennel Club rings, and of course our hero dogs in the Friends for Life final.

These days the Kennel Club is obviously intent on promoting its own show as more than just a breeder’s shop window, and a competitive vehicle for breeding stock. A glance at the Crufts website gives a clue: “Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the world. No longer purely a dog show, Crufts celebrates every aspect of the role that dogs play in our lives.

It has changed in ways that couldn’t possibly have been imagined when the show was set up in Victorian times by the late Charles Cruft. Although it was a very different event in 1891 Charles Cruft was a great showman and would surely have enjoyed the size and scope of the event today, which is an essential date in any dog lover’s calendar.

The dog show is still an important part of the event, celebrating the unique relationship that dogs share with their owners. Judges are trained to ensure that only healthy dogs win prizes, which in turn encourages the breeding of healthy dogs.

But the event is now about so much more besides.

Crufts is ultimately a celebration of all dogs. It celebrates working dogs, which are fit and healthy enough to perform the jobs for which they were originally bred, such as those in the Gamekeeper classes or which line up for the Police Dog Team Operational and Humanitarian Action of the Year award, and it hails hero dogs through the Friends for Life competition. Rescue dogs are celebrated in the rescue dog agility competition and the speed and agility of dogs is celebrated in the ever popular competitions of Flyball and Heelwork to Music.

For prospective dog owners and dog lovers, Crufts is a prime opportunity to talk to Kennel Club Assured Breeders, rescue charities and breed experts about how to responsibly buy, train and enjoy life with your dog.

And of course, with hundreds of trade stands selling anything and everything for dogs and dog lovers, it is a shopping extravaganza!”

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studying their favourite breed at Westminster – the size of the breed entries at the British show must seem mind-boggling.

The highest breed entry comes in Labrador Retrievers where two Scottish breeder-judges, Elise Nolan and Tom Grant, have drawn 490 to go over. Golden Retrievers are next with 454 dogs, and three other gundog breeds top 300 dogs: Cockers 367, Irish Setters 351 and Flat-coated Retrievers 337.

Hounds are topped by Whippets with 416; pastoral, Border Collies 379; terriers, Staffords 361; toys, Cavaliers 334; working, Rottweilers 224; and utility, Dalmatians 215.

Highest entry for a single judge is 274 Border Terriers for Jayne Gillam.

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are to be judged by another Scot, Frank Whyte on their debut with challenge certificate status.

For the non-CC breeds the highest entry is a staggering 126 Dogues de Bordeaux, more than the entry drawn by 102 breeds with CCs! Greenland Dogs have the smallest entry, eight dogs, and Finnish Spitz the lowest for a CC breed, 20.

At the NEC you will find Discover Dogs – a veritable village in itself where the public can get to know all our breeds better and speak to the experts who give of their time freely to educate all visitors.

You will also be able to watch agility, obedience and handling competitions if you so wish as the show reaches its climax.

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ome say that there is little in common with Westminster and Crufts and in many ways that may be true – other than you will see a glut of outstandingly beautiful dogs at both. One thing that would never happen at Westminster of course is an active professional handler judging Best in Show.

Whilst many of the Best in Show judges at The Garden may have in the past enjoyed a career as a handler, they would certainly not be so honoured before they retired. However the British have a much more laissez faire attitude, and of course very few professional handlers, so this year the job of judging BIS has been given to Geoff Corish, who is of course our top professional handler and someone who has handled dogs to win BIS at Crufts in the past.

On Sunday night everyone will be watching and wondering just where Geoff’s finger is going to point.

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Detroit Kennel Club - Sunday Japanese Chin GCh. Pem We-Syng Lucky Mi Judge Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen Owners James Dalton, Dr. John Turjoman, Marsha Ballard Handler Nancy Martin Okaloosa Kennel Club - Thursday Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association - Sunday Pug GCh. Hill Country’s Tag I’m It Judge Mr. Randy E. Garren Judge Col. Joe B. Purkhiser Owners Carolyn Koch Handler Barry Clothier Sun Country Terrier Club - Thursday International Kennel Club of Chicago - Sunday Superstition Kennel Club - Friday Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association - Sunday Wire Fox Terrier GCh. Afterall Painting The Sky Judge Mr. Richard Powell Judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Judge Mrs. Carole Beattie Judge Mr. Edd Bivin Owners Victor Malzoni, Torie Steele, Mary Olund and Diane Ryan Handler Gabriel Rangel

Tupelo Kennel Club - Saturday Maltese GCh. Scylla’s Small Kraft Re-Lit Judge Mr. Thomas A. Kilcullen Owners Debbie Burke & Ron Scott & Tara Martin Rowell Handler Tara Martin Rowell

Hilton Head Island Kennel Club - Sunday Toy Poodle GCh. Smash JP Sakura Judge Mrs. Peggy J. Hauck Owner Ron Scott & Debbie Burke Handler Kaz Hosaka Sara Bay Kennel Club - Monday Greater Panama City Dog Fanciers Association - Friday Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association - Saturday Miniature Pinscher GCh. Marlex Classic Red Glare Judge Ms. Elizabeth Muthard Judge Ms. Beverly Capstick Judge Mr. James C. Briley Owners Leah Monte and Armando Angelbello Handler Armando Angelbello Black Hawk Kennel Club Russell Terrier GCh. Goldsand’s Columbus Judge Mr. Norman Patton Owners Mark Ulrich and Christina Areskough Handler Allison Sunderman First Company Governor’s Foot Guard Athletic Association - Sunday Lakeland Terrier GCh. Larkspur Acadia Save Me A Spot Judge Col. Joe B. Purkhiser Owners Tony Barker, Susan Fraser and Maria Sacco Handler RC Carusi Faith City Kennel Club of Wichita Falls Lakeland Terrier Ch Hi-Kel Terrydale Fortune Forward Judge Mrs. Gloria Geringer Owners Beth Dowd, Cecelia Ruggles and Terrydale Kennels Handler Scott Sommer

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What person do you most look forward to seeing at the dog shows?

All the millers.

What is your greatest extravagance? going fishing on easter island.

What do you dislike most about your appearance? my height.

What dog person would you like to see on ‘dancing with the stars’? greg strong.

Questions

If you were forced to get a tattoo, what would it be? i have one, angie lloyd.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you? my dog, fishing rod, red bull.

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Nick Viggiano Born:Albany, NY Resides: Easton, MD Marital Status: Single.

When and where are you the happiest? at home in chatham, ny.

Other people think i am...? a smart ass.

What did you want to be when you were growing up? a marine biologist.

What would be your last request? for my older brother to make me dinner.

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he Chinese calendar may say that it’s the Year of the Snake but 2013 appears to be shaping into the Year of the Dog – or, more specifically, the Year of Canine Legislation.

Dog owners, breeders and fanciers are facing it on all levels: local, state and federal.

On the federal level, the PUPS bill was reintroduced by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Jim Gerlach, and has been assigned to the House and Senate Agricultural Committees. Previous versions of the PUPS bill were introduced in 2010 and 2011, but they never received committee hearings. This version of the bill remains basically the same as earlier incarnations, and the American Kennel Club continues to oppose it. While the purpose of the bill is purportedly to regulate the sale of puppies over the Internet, it would have other repercussions, some of which could inadvertently (or, perhaps, intentionally) have an adverse effect on small hobby breeders as well as high volume retail breeders. While the AKC is not opposed to the concept of regulating high volume breeder-retailers, it takes exception to some of the wording in the current version of the bill.

Specifically, the AKC balks at the definition of a “high volume retail breeder” in the PUPS bill, which is defined as someone with “an ownership interest in or custody of one or more breeding female dogs”. Indeed, it would appear that the authors of the bill are unaware of the common practice of co-ownership amongst dog fanciers, many of whom are hobby breeders with an avocation of raising healthy purebred dogs. These are not the high volume retail breeders whose actions the bill seeks to curtail or regulate; these hobbyists may only own a few dogs. Thus, these hobby breeders shouldn’t be lumped in with high volume retail breeders and subsequently be subjected to commercial standards of regulation. The PUPS bill also defines a “high volume retail breeder” as one who has “an ownership interest in or custody of one or more breeding female dogs”. However, the threshold for regulation is based on the number of dogs bred and sold, so why the need to reference the number of dogs owned or in custody at all? Once again, dog fanciers who share ownership of a bitch could be unfairly and adversely affected by such verbiage. This only clouds the issue and could lead to misinterpretation of the bill. Also confounding is the inclusion of the definition of a “breeding female” aged 4 months or older. Dogs at four months of age are not fit for breeding and such an inclusion may give the wrong impression. The last thing the public – or the female dog - needs is to have some irresponsible breeder interpret this to mean the government approves of breeding dogs at the tender age of four months.

The AKC also takes issue with some of the language as it pertains to daily exercise requirements in the PUPS bill, and it makes the very strong case that should the PUPS bill come to fruition, it would vastly expand the pool of breeders regulated and inspected by the Animal Care Division of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal, Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS). However, there’s no money to fund such an inspection program.

The USDA’s Inspector General made the very same observation back in 2010, when an audit of the program was conducted and it was determined that the program had insufficient funding to carry out its current responsibilities. So where, in this day of attrition and spending cuts and sequestration, is there going to be money to fund further responsibilities for this over-extended division? The reality is, provisions outlined by PUPS will never receive the funding it would require to fully enforce it. Enforcing laws currently on the books and promoting the responsible breeding and owning of dogs would be more effective than implementing this superfluous, overly broad piece of legislation. It’s hoped that dog owners and breeders will enlighten members of Congress, who will recognize the difference between responsible and irresponsible breeders and make the proper decision not to move forward with this version of the PUPS bill either.

Hobby breeders are also under attack on the state level. A bill being considered this week in Minnesota would subject hobby breeders — defined as

anyone whose dog produces a litter — to unreasonable requirements. Though designed to regulate “commercial breeders,” Minnesota House File 84 contains vague language that may subject hobby breeders to questionable requirements. For instance, a section of the bill would make it a misdemeanor for hobby breeders who are “not the commercial breeder of any animal to knowingly possess an animal under the age of eight weeks.” Unlawful to keep a puppy under the age of eight weeks? Is that really what the bill is designed to do, coerce hobby breeders to remove puppies before they are ready to go? Doesn’t sound as if the health and welfare of the dog is being properly considered with such a provision.

There are other provisions in the bill that have breeders worried, including the mandate that the Minnesota Board of Animal Health maintain a directory on its website of licensed “commercial breeders” as well as those whose licenses have been suspended or revoked.

Some responsible breeders may balk at providing contact information that could lead to being harassed or targeted by anti-dog breeding groups and feel that being included on such a registry should be optional and not mandatory.

‘Commercial breeders’ are also the subject of proposed changes to a law in Nebraska, though these are considered positive. Legislative Bill 288 is being considered this week in the Cornhusker State, which would change the definition of a ‘commercial dog breeder’ to one who owns four or more intact dogs and also, at a minimum, sells or transfers at least 31 dogs a year, produces four or more litters per year or knowingly sells dogs for later retail sale before being subject to commercial breeder laws. Current law requires that any person that owns four intact dogs or cats and bred or sold even one dog would need to be licensed and regulated as a commercial breeder. This compromise at least protects the rights of hobbyists and owners of intact dogs who are clearly not commercial breeders and shouldn’t be regulated as such.

ongratulations are in order for all responsible dog owners in Rhode Island, who managed to come to the defense of the much maligned “bully” breeds and helped get two bills that would’ve regulated “pit bulls” or any dogs believed to be “pit bulls” withdrawn. Representative Raymond E. Gallison, Jr. withdrew House Bill 5287, which would’ve regulated pit bulls and imposed numerous requirements on their owners on Friday, just days after Sen. Ottiano withdrew his companion bill, SB 178. No other breedspecific bills are currently pending in the state. Thanks to Rep. Gallison and Sen. Ottiano are in order, as are kudos to all dog lovers and fanciers who helped them come to the conclusion that breed-specific legislation has been ineffective wherever it has been enacted and is an unfair, misguided attempt to bring about and enforce responsible dog ownership.

Finally, a bill that everyone — whether a dog owner or not — can certainly get behind. North Dakota State Bill 2344 seeks to provide funding for the training of service dogs to assist some of the state’s veterans suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. The bill has already passed the North Dakota Senate and will be considered by publication date by the House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee. The bill would appropriate $50,000 to the State Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the training of service dogs to assist veterans. It will also provide for a legislative study to consider how else the state can assist veterans. Though it doesn’t sound like a large sum of money in the grand scheme of things, the benefits cannot be measured monetarily. Service dogs can help veterans in so many ways and the occurrence of PTSD is extremely common in veterans. There has been talk of these types of programs being offered elsewhere (introduced in Minnesota some years back,

by Sen. Al Franken) but legislators in North Dakota are taking decisive action, for which they must be applauded. It’s hoped that this program will pass easily and that other bills like it will be offered across the country as well.

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At the completion of Monday group judging most people retreated to the Niles Bar in the Affinia or the lovely Take The Lead party. I had not attended this party the last couple of years and had forgotten just what a lovely ending it is to a long day.

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et in a lovely atmosphere it gives fanciers a chance to relax in quiet surroundings full of great dog people who contribute endlessly to Take The Lead. Many of the “night owls� then move to the Niles bar until closing time and the last option is the Blarney Rock, which is the last watering hole of the night for people that do not have to be up before the sun rises.

Tuesday Karen Wilson judged the first group which was Sporting. This lineup included the #1 and #2 2012 top dogs in America. Also the #1 top dog from 2011 was present. Besides these super winning dogs there were quite a few excellent specimens. I quickly realized I was glad not to be judging this group.

There would have been several dogs that would have gone without a ribbon that I am extremely high on. Several top dogs could not even make the cut. After which had to be a mind racking think-

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A World Record In New York

Bonhams annual sale of dog art in New York is put together jointly by specialists in London and New York. Although a large majority of the lots are sourced in the UK, the buying base has shifted a lot over the years the sale has been held in the States.

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n the early years following the sale’s move from London, American and UK buyers were fairly equally split with a few from other countries. Now the sale is dominated by American buyers.

As with all themed sales, private buyers dominate over the trade and this year’s sale saw about 80% going to collectors, including all the major pieces.

A sale is only as good as the lots it has to sell, so this year’s sale will not go down as a vintage one. Nevertheless, with 82% sold by lot and 73% sold by value, a spokesman for Bonhams said they were very pleased with the outcome.

He also commented that interest appears to be moving away from early pictures to post 1870 and 20th century art and from show dogs Continued on page 86

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Long before the ubiquitous land cruisers washed up on the grounds of every dog show, the arrival of the Bluebird announced that the Forsyths had appeared. The big bus carrying its cargo of top winning dogs and followed by a retinue of cars with clients, friends, hangerson and workers pulled up in its reserved spot, protected by the grounds crew.

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ane Kamp and Bob Forsyth each started their careers as professional handlers as children. Jane started at about the age of seven, showing her mother’s Boxers. At nine she took a couple of Airedale Terriers into the obedience ring and at the age of 10 won Best Obedience in Show at a trial in Boston. During her teens she managed and handled for Elbac Doberman Pinschers, Grafmar German Shepherds, and Renfrew and Dorick Boxers. She received her license to handle professionally when she was twenty.

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Westminster had two new breeds to introduce to the public this year, Treeing Walker Coonhounds and Russell Terriers. The photographers who showed up at the Affinia Hotel for Westminster’s news conference swarmed the little stage when the dogs walked in, as if they were paparazzi, and the dogs were movie stars who would only be available for a few minutes before disappearing into a cloistered lifestyle. Which of course was not the case; everyone involved with the purebred dogs were happy for the coverage and would stay as long as there was a photo still to be taken.

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he photographers kept at it, flashes blazing, clicking sounds madly flying through the air, as Curt Willis showed off his Treeing Walkers Tank and Meg, and Sue Sobel let Madison and Pepper pop around merrily for the crowd. Later they were joined by Candace Lundin and Roxanne Sutton with Russell Terriers Turbo and Legs.

David Frei said, “There will be plenty of time to take pictures!” but they kept at it. The coonhounds seemed amused. Tank would lift his head and stare at the cameras being shoved towards his face; he wrinkled his brow, which set off clicking. He turned head to head with his kennelmate, Meg, and the two touched noses, which set off a whole new round of clicking. The two of them turned their heads to look up at their owner, Curt, who reassured them that these were in fact normal human beings and not aliens from an unknown planet. The dogs couldn’t see any faces; all you could see was lenses. Tank was reassured that all was right with the world, so he reared up onto his back legs to give Curt a kiss, which set off a deafening round of clicking.

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Of The World The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog or Československý Vlčiak

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ecently travelling down memory lane I had a conversation about collectibles with a dear friend of mine. She mentioned her mother’s silver spoon collection, and I remembered my mother’s Czech-Bohemian Chrystal glasses, which collection my dad insisted her to begin. Whenever time permitted dad took the nocturne train Budapest - Prague and came back with several unique goblets my mom learned to love so much. Unfortunately during WWII, with the first bomb attack on Budapest mom’s collection in one second turned into glass powder. Since then she never wanted to collect anything anymore.

Many of us until today think about the Czech Republic and Slovakia as a country named decades ago Czechoslovakia - but this country was “invented or created” in 1918. Nowadays the world recognizes, and accepts, both as geographically and ethnically, independent entities who speak Slavic but basically different languages.

In 1938 Hitler demanded that the main German-speaking areas be handed to Germany, which was accepted with great reluctance by most of the other European countries. In March 1939 Germany occupied great parts of Bohemia, Moravia, and Czech Silesia but set up Slovakia as a puppet state. After World War II the separation of the countries to its former borders was the desire of both populations.

The country now known as the Czech Republic was about a century ago part of the Austrian Empire, and Slovakia was a part of the Hungarian Kingdom. Before WWI both countries ended up as a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Finally in 1918, Czechoslovakia emerged as a single

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nation. The new situation was signed in the “Pittsburgh (USA) Agreement” * decided at a meeting of SlovakAmerican and Czech-American activists toward the end of World War I. After the Velvet Revolution** the old Czechoslovakia definitively split. Naturally the influence of Germans on the Czech, and Hungarians on the Slovaks was visible on both countries, and the difference is notable in their topography as well. The Czech Republic has irregular terrain with the European upland, part of Carpathian Mountains and the Danube River basin. Slovakia with the Carpathian Mountains in the Northern part of the country is mainly mountainous.

After WWII (1945) Czechoslovakia went under the communists’ control. The invasions and occupations increased the differences between the two nations, which ended up in a Slovakian nationalist movement favoring the Slovaks total independence. Surpassing the ethnic differences leaders of both nations decided for the peaceful separation of the Czech Republic and Slovakia (1993).

Slovakia’s capital city is Bratislava, the country’s total area is of 48 845 km2 and the population is of 5.4 million. Slovakia entered EU in 2004, and became an independent state in January 1993. The country is in the heart of central Europe, linked to its neighbors by the Danube River. The Carpathian Mountains High Tatras are a popular skiing destination. The lowlands of the Danube plain provide a fertile farming region producing wheat, barley, potatoes, sugar beet, tobacco and grapes. The chief exports for Slovakia include vehicles, machinery, energy equipment, plastics and fiber optics.

The country is also known for its plum the national fruit, and raspberry - Serbia is the biggest exporter of raspberries in the world.

The Czech Republic’s capital is Prague, the country’s total area is of 78,866 km2, and the population is of 10,513,209 (2012 estimate), the country entered to EU in May 2004. Due its location in Central Europe, there were armies from all sides trying to cross to enter what is today the Czech Republic. Defending from the invasions the Czech built hundreds of castles. Over 2,000 of them were erected in the country, which has the highest density of castles in the world. The Republic exports machinery

and transports equipment, chemicals, besides other goods. This country has the highest standard of living, the highest rate of secondary education, and one of the freest press in the world (5th.) according to Reporters without Borders. The glass-making industry has a very long tradition in the Czech Republic and its crystal is well known world over.

The glass’ lapidating developed during the 13th century in the Jizerské and Lužické mountain ranges due to the local’s high quality raw materials.

Plze-ský Prazdroj (Pilsner Urquell) is the leading brewery in Central and Eastern Europe, and has the highest annual beer production exported worldwide.

Since 1993 both countries established diplomatic relations, and their friendly relations usually are referred to “above standard” in the media. Both countries are full members of NATO, and share 197 km of common borders.

Well the separation is done, recognized and both countries are proud of a multitude of world famous personages from the Czechs’ Vaclav Havel to Martina Navratilova, and the Slovaks’ Jesse Ventura (James George Janos - Gov. of Minnesota has Slovakian parents) to Alexander Dubcek. In every area we can point out somebody who has or has had a great influence not only in their country but everywhere in the world. Above all they are still holding a treasure whose name they have no intention to change cherished, cared, and regulated by both; the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.

The pressure to create special dogs for the army was always encouraged by the communist regime. The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is the result of such experiment conducted before the countries were split. The target was to establish a new breed to guard and police the borders mating a German Shepherd dog with a female wolf. In 1955 attending the army’s request the Czech Ing. Karel Hartl idealized and made the first attempt, (unsuccessful) and bred the wolf Brita with a German Shepherd Dog (GSD). The first successful breeding between the wolf and a GSD was in 1958 when Brita was once again mated, and from her offspring’s mating came the second line of Wolfdogs. In fact this is a very young and well planned breed.

From then forward, the dogs resulting from these lines were named Czechoslovakian Wolfdog. A large percentage of the puppies had the desirable qualities necessary to continue the breeding processes. All desired features (anatomical, physiological, training capabilities as well as the dog’s stubbornness) were thoroughly tested. In 1965, before the experiments ended, a breeding plan to combine the functional Continued on page 99

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ingle name celebrities in the world of dogs, Westminster Best In Show winners, headlined the fifth annual Angel On A Leash Best In Show Benefit, hosted by Ruth Pereira at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel on the Saturday before the 137th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

A sold-out house greeted the stars, who all stood for pictures and petting throughout the event. Malachy, the Pekingese (2012); Hickory, the Scottish Deerhound (2011); Sadie, the Scottish Terrier (2010); and Uno, the 70 Dog News

Beagle (2008), all looked as if they could run right into the ring on that Monday or Tuesday at the world’s most famous dog show.

Also featured in the Benefit were three Angel On A Leash therapy dog teams, honored for their volunteer work with the charity’s Halo Awards: Brenda Johnson and Sam, Maria Wilpon and Ella, and Andrea Joyce and Reggie.

“Angel On A Leash is thrilled to have these very special dogs here to help us honor our own very special dogs and people who do so much for people in need,” said Angel President David Frei. “A wonderful way to kick off the greatest weekend in dogs.”

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he dog show put on by the International Kennel Club of Chicago is truly one of the modern miracles of our sport. It differentiates itself from that other old grand mid-west show the Detroit Kennel Club from the fact that at one time IKC after the heydays of Mrs. Donnelly and Larry King at the Stock Yard Inn looked to be sinking into the oblivion of ordinariness and possible extinction until Lou Auslander and his faithful Committee decided to raise it like Lazarus from the depths of despair and bring it back “to the top of the heap”. Detroit never lost its appeal and glamour as between the Gasow and the Bergishagen clans and notwithstanding a city which to this day is fighting for economic and social survival the show itself year after year retained its appeal both among the fancy and the general public as well. The one basic thing these two shows have in common is that they are ‘for profit’ events, which can make healthy monies for the members and their families. The fact that both events draw tens of thousands of spectators daily and peak the interest of people who are interested in buying the purebred dog is one of the major accomplishments of the shows. And this of course is what dog shows should be all about for the general public. A tool to get people to learn the advantages of purebred dog ownership and registering these dogs with the AKC as well. And that’s one reason I believe ‘for profit’ shows should be expanded particularly for big city events where sites are difficult to find or any sized show for that matter--the profit making motive can help turn dying events into major positive dog experiences for the general public and the show giving club as well. Certainly in

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the case of Chicago it worked and reversed its downfall and I venture to say for example that both Boston and Philadelphia could benefit from similar inducements. Of course one needs the motivation and competitive spirit as well from the club members, which is an ingredient sometimes difficult to find. An exception to this thinking about proprietary shows being needed to bring back shows of yore which have lost their luster of course is the Santa Barbara Kennel which in the past several years has made an amazing comeback. Once considered by many the most prestigious show possibly in the world it fell on hard times for years only to be brought back through imaginative and innovative ideas from hard-core members who refused to let the memories of old Santa Barbara die. Not that the show brings out the spectators the way it once did but the Fancy itself now looks upon the event as one to attend nationally as it year after year makes improvements to its event. A model for sure for any show proving that one does not have to become a Cluster nor join a central show site to survive and capture the imagination of those on the show circuit.

Certainly the recent international headlines claimed by the tragic death of a show Samoyed in Denver which had days earlier competed at Westminster rocked the dog world and John Q public as well. Together with any dog owner and dog lover there is nothing more upsetting than the unexpected passing of your pet/show dog. In its prime of life this dog appeared to be headed for a long and illustrious career as just that a pet and a show dog. Struck down during its prime I too would have been shocked and upset and suspicious and for those very reasons I would have asked were I the owner of the dog for an autopsy. But that’s

me and the way I think I would have reacted. I am not being judgmental in this case but merely expressing how I believe I would have handled the situation. Instead those connected with the dog somehow went public claiming the possibility that the dog had eaten poison probably at Westminster or in New York or even worse that foul play was the reason for his death and to my knowledge had no autopsy performed. The media jumped at the opportunity of sensationalism, which for some reason or other seemed to have been encouraged by those closest to the dog.

Now then they may have been totally correct in their assumptions (I hate that word because you know what the first three letters of that word spell) but they were assumptions not even presumptions which is clearly a more acceptable word. And not that an autopsy would conclusively have proven whether the alleged poisoning was deliberate or not but at least it would have fundamentally cleared up what the actual cause of death was.

Was it genetic, was there a history in the breed or breeding or was it outside reasons or something entirely extraneous? I guess we’ll never know but the impression left with the public at large by the media is that here we go again--those elitist dog show people causing trouble for the dogs we all love so much. Why in the New York Times online report Ingrid Newkirk jumped into the fray saying how much PETA disliked Westminster and how PETA had attempted to interfere with the running of the show. She never did say PETA lost out in those efforts but when she was asked whether PETA could have been responsible for the alleged (sic) poisoning she replied why we would never do such a thing to any animal!! Well if you believe that I have a bridge I’d like to sell you too. My point obviously is that this entire matter could have been handled much differently than it was as sensationalism as alleged bad behavior once again scored with the public at large over reason and common sense and at the expense of many an innocent dog person, event and happening that’s for sure.

I have heard that recently at least two people were interviewed by field reps under the advanced judging program for additional breeds for over 7 consecutive hours by different field reps. I don’t know about you but 7 consecutive hours is an awfully long time for anyone--sort of sounds like a form of water torture to endure that sort of questioning and explanations for me at any rate. Does not sound like a good idea for either party do you think? On the subject of field reps the recent firing of one of them due to alleged “insubordination” has left many a person wondering who and how the decision was reached. No denying that personnel matters are private and should not necessarily be subject to public explanations particularly in our rather small dog show community but with the attendant furor which arose the week before the firing at a show in Northern California involving the person fired with high profile dog people some sort of public explanation seems to have been in order. Even if that show incident had nothing to do with the firing all the people involved are too visible and prominent for the authorities to ignore the matter publicly altogether. The note circulated to Staff in North Carolina by the new COO said nothing pertinent at all which one should have expected but someone higher up perhaps in New York could have made some sort of innocuous statement since one can pretty well be assured the last of this matter has not been heard of for sure.

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The Canadian Kennel Club is very pleased to announce its partnership with The Globe and Mail as the new publisher of Dogs in Canada and Dogs Annual magazines.

These publications are the only official magazines of the Canadian Kennel Club, and in 2011 the board decided to develop an enhanced and more effective marketing strategy for these respected and much loved titles and chose The Globe and Mail to be our partner. Michael Shoreman, Chairman of the Board of the CKC, cites The Globe and Mail’s long-standing and outstanding reputation as Canada’s National Newspaper, and its proud history of influence, as the key factors in deciding to form this partnership. “The Globe’s creative and exciting vision for our publications - a vision that aligned perfectly with, and complemented our own was paramount”. Shoreman went on to say, “We are thrilled to be able to form this partnership which enables an innovative way of doing business for the Canadian Kennel Club. It allows us to continue publishing the Dogs in Canada magazine and the successful Dogs Annual publication.” Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO of The Globe and Mail says, “The Globe and Mail and the Canadian Kennel Club each have a long history of excellence in our respective fields, but we don’t rest on our laurels. We will both continue to find ways to innovate and inspire”. We hope you will support this new partnership and help us to continue to drive the success of these popular titles. Sincerely, Michael Shoreman Philip Crawley Chair of the Board Publisher and CEO Canadian Kennel Club The Globe and Mail Hopefully this partnership will see the official magazines of the CKC back in circulation very soon.

The CKC also hired a new executive director, and this time they even hired one who had purebred dogs! Hopefully this fit will work better than the last. The new director is Lance Novak.

The latest problems that have come to Canada through the banning of cropping and docking in certain provinces is that we are now seeing dogs in the ring whose standards say, “must be docked.” As this is illegal and the Event Officiating Committee does not want judges to ignore the breed standards this has become quite the problem. Several breed clubs have come to the rescue by jumping through the necessary hoops to have their respective breed standards changed BUT there are many, many more standards that need to be addressed. Once again the CKC has had the foresight to jump in and remove the wording from standards whose breed clubs have not. Again the partial statement from the CKC:

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At the December 2012 board meeting the EOC reported that it could not support judges varying from existing breed standards. It was noted, however, that some breed clubs have begun the process of changing standards to alter wording in order to allow either natural or docked dogs to be judged on an equitable basis. Given that this concern continues to be unresolved, and based upon the EOC report and the subsequent board discussion, a motion was passed at the December 2012 board meeting to establish a Select Committee on the Tail Docking, Ear Cropping and Dew Claw Removal and CKC Breed Standards.

This select committee made up of members of the Board; Wendy Maisey, Joan Bennett and Michael Shoreman (ex-officio) plus staff members; Elio Furlan, Sonny Allinson, and the Executive Director, will review and consider the issue of docking and cropping as it relates to CKC breed standards and CKC activities. The Committee will solicit and encourage final breed club input regarding potential changes to the CKC breed standards with the proviso that the CKC intends to revise these standards where necessary. The purpose of such changes will be to facilitate the exhibition and judging of dogs with natural tails and ears or with dew claws intact on an equitable basis with dogs that may have docked tails, cropped ears or dew claws removed.

It is intended that the Board will receive the report of this committee and deal with its recommendations at the September 2013 Board meeting.

It is worth noting that this new board at the CKC seems to be taking a proactive approach to solving little problems before they become bigger ones. Kudos to the board.

And even though it is still early in the 2013 dog show season here in the True North, the top dogs in Canada as of March 4, 2013 according to Canuck Dogs are: 1 Westie Ch Whitebriar Jawdropper 2 Afghan Ch Polo’s Air Force One 3 Malamute Ch Mytuk’s Technical Knock Out 4 Aus Shep Ch Valor’s King of Blue 5 Giant Sch Ch Ardenhout’s Catch the Winds 6 NSDT Ch Roaneden’s Int’l Harvester 7 Dach SWH Ch Cahladen’s Perfect Tem 8 Sammy Ch Sancha En Krosspaw’s Kelsa 9 Eng Setter Ch Sagebruch Bull Mtns Judee 10 GSD Ch Signature’s Phillip Marlow V Kridler That’s it for now in the True North.

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RUFTS 2013…this Sunday evening GEOFF CORISH will take center stage at the world’s biggest dog show and select the supreme best in show winner. GEOFF is a regular contributor to DOG NEWS reporting on the shows and winners. Together with his partner MICHAEL COAD they have achieved great fame and success as breeders and professional handlers (a rarity in the well known Afghan hound breeder and judge, has passed UK). GEOFF has also made his mark as a popular away. GERDA enjoyed great success with a black and tan bitch judge worldwide. Quiet and reserved (okay with named PHEADRA. She was equally known for her perfection in the occasional outburst) he built his reputation presenting her Afghan as she was for her appearance, hair, by deed not by mouth. He is indeed worthy of this make-up and dress. Another lady, RAMONA VAN COURT JONES, assignment and we will be there to cheer him on. a well known and hugely popular all breed judge, was equally As a reward he will make the Christmas list this known for her appearance and her reputation for being the year…I promise. Also on the CRUFTS judging panel one in charge. So the story goes, RAMONA was judging best are DAVID MERRIAM judging Bull terriers and PETER in show at the Westchester Kennel Club on a cold and rainy GEREEN judging Welsh terriers. There will be no AKC day. GERDA won the hound group with PHEADRA and so both booth at CRUFTS this year, but SUSAN & DENNIS strong willed ladies were in the ring. RAMONA, being the SPRUNG will attend and be back in New York in time judge, had the upper hand. Knowing that she was awarding for the Board elections. If your travels take you west the Afghan best in show, she had GERDA move her bitch from instead of east you can attend the first companion under the tent several times so that the perfectly coiffed events extravaganza to be held over three days GERDA would be soaking wet, hair and all and RAMONA would starting March 15th in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1,600 be perfectly dry for the best in show photo. So GERDA got the dogs are expected to compete. The American Kennel ribbon and RAMONA got the last laugh. Funny the things one Club has hired CHRISTOPHER WALKER as the new remembers. Sad to report the passing of TOM NATALINI, a truly assistant vice president for Social Media outreach/ nice guy devoted to the sport, the terrier breeds and of course communications. According to their press release, his Scotties. Celebrating Birthdays…the ageless JANIE he will oversee expansion of AKC’s digital marketing FORSYTH, MATTHEW PERCHICK, DON DAVIS, MICHELLE LEWIS, efforts via social media and other channels. He ALEX WHEELER, TOM DIGIACOMO, JANET YORK, DAVID BOLUS, grew up in England and Ireland and presently lives TAYLOR JOHNSON, TARA MARTIN ROWELL, LEONARDO GARCINI, in Manhattan with his wife CHRISTIE. In his first LUKE BAGGENSTOS, PETER KUBACZ, SUSAN LOWDER, LETISHA foreign judging assignment TOM PARROTTI will WUBBELL, JOE WATERMAN, LOIS DEMERS and the girl with the spend Easter Sunday in Australia where he will judge “Red Sox” TUNI CLAFLIN. three terrier specialties. GERDA MARIA KENNEDY,

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A World Record In New York Continued FROM page 51

to the more informal and sporting art, the latter Bonhams hopes to develop further in the future.

Three of the four sale highlights were sporting pictures. The ever popular John Emms study of Beagles in a kennel sold for $68,500 ($30,000-50,000) and Edmund Henry Osthaus’ Pointers in a Landscape, which was the most expensive American picture, also went above estimate at $40,000 ($25,000-35,000).

This picture was bought by a collector in California who is putting together a collection of sporting pictures.

This same collector also bought the most expensive picture in the sale paying $116,500 ($80,000120,000) for Edward Robert Smythe’s painting of the favourite hounds of Sir Edward Walter Greene, onetime Master of the Suffolk Hounds. Entered for sale by a London dealer, the picture received a lot of presale interest from the press in the Suffolk area, interest that was not transferred to UK bids, for it was left to Americans to do all the running. The price paid created an auction world record for the artist.

Sentimental Victorian pictures by William Henry Hamilton Trood are perennially popular for they have such a broad decorative appeal. His portrait of two soulful Basset puppies sheltering from the rain beneath a somewhat distressed umbrella had all the right ingredients, so much so that Bonhams could not resist putting it on the cover of the sale catalogue. Not surprisingly it was one of the sale’s four highlights, selling to a New York collector for $68,000 ($30,000-50,000).

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The picture that generated the most interest was one by Maud Earl which was a last minute entry. Reproduced in ‘Dogs by Well-known Authorities’ it was a triple portrait of heads of Borzois owned by the Duchess of Newcastle and was bought by a Californian collector for $27,500 ($12,000-18,000).

The hounds were Ch. Vassal born 1899, Ch. Ivan Turgeneff born 1902 and Vitim born 1903.

Maud Earl’s picture of two famous Whitmore Labradors owned by Thomas Twyford had failed to sell in one of Bonhams general sales in London last year but has now found a home with a private collector in Virginia for a mid-estimate $25,000. The dogs were Field Trial Ch. Peter of Whitmore who in 1913 won the Open Stake at the inaugural field trials of the Irish Retriever Society at Adare, and Ch. Type of Whitmore, one of the most successful Labradors on the show bench in the 1912-1916 period winning two CCs at Crufts.

Other successes included Thomas Blinks’ oil of two Fox Terriers selling to the London trade for $27,500 ($12,00-18,000) and Cecil Aldin’s signed etchings which always do well, in particular old favourites Micky and Cracker and it was they who stole the show with number 2 from an edition of 150 selling for $4,375 ($600-800) to a buyer from the Southern States who is putting together a big collection of dog art.

British sculptor, Rosemary Cook’s informal bronze model of a Basset outstripped the Animaliers to sell for $1,625 ($800-1,200) to a New York collector; a set of silver jewellery featuring Pointers and Setters went to a Ohio collector for $1,200 ($200-300) and the bronze Pointer death mask, which ultimately may prove to be a rare model by Maud Earl, was bought by a Veterinary Hospital in North Carolina for $8,750 ($2,000-3,000).

Among the books was William Taplin’s two volume ‘The Sportsman’s Cabinet’ (1803-1804), one of the earliest standard works on the dog. This sold to an American collector for $1,625, far exceeding its modest estimate of $300-500.

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photographers leaned in closer, until the terriers took refuge on Sue and Candace’s laps. They stared down the reporters but did not bark at them, which I thought showed great restraint.

Finally everyone settled down.

David Frei explained about the daytime breed competition at the Piers and the evening Groups in the Garden. Westminster president Sean McCarthy and Show Chair Tom Bradley filled in details.

When they were finished, several reporters surrounded Curt, Sue, and Candace to get the scoop about the habits of these particular dogs. I had warned them ahead of time that this was the general public, not the dog show media. For these reporters, their eyes tend to glaze over when you tell them your dog was #5 in breed and #3 in all breed ratings and has several group placements in limited campaigning. They have no idea what that means and don’t care.

However they get ecstatic if you tell them Fluffy’s favorite food is Brussels sprouts and he likes your house cat to sleep on his head.

That, they write down and report. This is not Dog News. This is the New York Post and News of the World.

As they entered the Affinia, Curt had been muttering under his breath that his girlfriend Amanda Alexander had managed to send him off with the two most difficult dogs in the kennel, an exuberant young male and a bitch just coming out of heat.

So I wasn’t surprised, when I looked over, to see that while Curt was busy informing reporters about the stellar qualities of Treeing Walkers, Tank had pushed Meg out of Curt’s eyesight and begun the delicate process of canine courtship known as “humping.”

“Curt!” I screamed, not wanting to add, “Tank is humping Meg!” He thought I was notifying him to finish up the conversation so he nodded in my direction as you would to indicate, “I’ll be right there.”

“Curt!” I screamed again, this time joined by the voice of Westminster photographer Mary Bloom, which has far more power and authority than mine. This time he looked up and we both pointed frantically at Tank. Tank got a hard jerk on the lead to make him behave and hung his head with a look of ‘I-never-getto-have-any-fun.’

“He does that whenever cameras turn on,” Curt cracked with his down-to-earth-good-ole-boy sense of humor, which made Mary and I laugh till our stomachs hurt but zoomed straight over the heads of reporters from the New York Times, AP, Reuters, and Entertainment Tonight, who are big city sophisticates and not good ole boys, and not schooled in the habits of horny canines.

Curt stayed in town in order to appear the next morning on the CBS Morning Show, joined by Sue Sobel, who lives fairly close on Long Island. Hosts Charlie Rose and Gail King asked questions about the new breeds. David handled this incredibly well because it is very confusing to find out these are in fact old breeds that have been around a long time. What’s new is that their breed clubs asked for AKC recognition. That’s why it’s their first year at Westminster.

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News, I love going with the dogs and getting them to look their best. Most TV people have no idea what it takes to get a good shot of a dog. Back in November, my dogs and I went with Gina DiNardo of the AKC to publicize the AKC’s Eukanuba show at Fox News. The floor manager told us that Gina should hold my Brussels Griffons and the leashes of the German Wirehair and the Bedlington, and we owners should stand off to the side and tell our dogs to look straight ahead at the camera. I told her that the dogs would be looking at the owners no matter what we told them to do, so she needed to put the owners behind the camera. That way, she would get the shot she wanted. She did and it worked beautifully.

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week before Westminster, management at Madison Square Garden was concerned about the sluggish ticket sales. Since the daytime competition had moved to Piers 92-94, people were buying tickets for that but not necessarily buying a second ticket they would need for a different location at night. Garden management asked David Frei for two show dogs to appear Monday night at the Knicks – Detroit Pistons Basketball Game.

David said, “We need big dogs, one that can seen even in the cheap seats.” My first thought was a Neapolitan Mastiff that lived not far from New York City. But the owner wanted a car sent out to pick him up, and the Garden wouldn’t spring for that.

David’s thought was to try Anna Stromberg, who lives near the city in South Salem with her gorgeous Afghans. She was busy but had a fabulous idea; two exhibitors from Sweden had brought their Afghans to show at Westminster.

Elisabet Leven and her husband Sven brought Nacira and Chile into town for the game. Nacira was the Best of Breed winner of 2012!

They were a huge hit. Before the game, the Afghans had their photos snapped with Carmelo Anthony and Ronnie Brewer, although the photographers had to ask the players to kneel down because they were too tall to be in the shot with the dogs. During halftime, the cheerleaders took the dogs’ leashes and paraded them around the court while the crowd cheered as wildly as if it was Best in Show or the end-of-the-game winning two-point shot!

It shocked me to hear the owners’ allowed the cheerleaders to take the dogs’ leashes but apparently the Afghans were solid pros who didn’t mind at all and willingly went off with the gorgeous new handlers! Not every show dog would do that.

When people receive their entry to Westminster, there’s a note in the envelope asking them to go to the Westminster Kennel Club website and fill in the Media Information Form. This is the form we use to find dogs who are available to do publicity. MBF does not share any information on the entries; no one knows who is entered until the day of the show. So the only way David can contact people is if they fill in the form. Only about half the dogs entered have one sent in. Maybe if owners knew we use this to find dogs to use in publicity, they would be more willing to fill it in ahead of time.

(There is so much more to tell; Part 2 to come!)

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Thank you and Triple Thanks from Middle Peninsula Kennel Club, Chesapeake Toy Dog Fanciers, Potomac Hound and Virginia Terrier Clubs for making the weekend of January 25, 26, 27, 2013 Special.

We were up over 300 dogs all thanks to our many exhibitors, breeders, vendors and handlers and of course our many outstanding Judges.

Thanks to the outstanding members of Take The Lead who put on the wonderful Race To The Finish Party.

Looking forward to seeing everyone back in Richmond, Virginia at the Richmond International Raceway, for the Checkered Flag Cluster January 24, 25, 26, 2014 Dog News 91

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ing on Karen’s part, her winner became “Oakley”, the German Wire who is probably the first of his breed to win a group at Westminster. This is a breed that matures slowly and this six and a half year old is in his prime. So many people forget that he is a litter brother to “Scout”, the dog Frank Murphy campaigned to 49 Bests several years ago. Helen George, along with Claire and Kelly Wisch, have to be commended on breeding two dogs like “Scout” and “Oakley” in just one litter. Who says lightning does not strike the same place twice. I remember judging “Oakley” as a very young dog before he went to Brazil. It was the same weekend Michael Scott started the campaign of the Pointer, “Holly”. I placed him behind “Holly” and thought with age he would have potential, but never guessed how he would mature out. My crystal ball was not working to its best ability.

“Beckham”, the Top Dog in America in 2011, was second. This Black Cocker is the top winning Sporting dog of all-time. Ch. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction was bred by Linda Moore who co-owns him with Bruce Van Deman, Carolee Douglas and Mary Walker.

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wins bestowed on him by the late Everett Dean and Terry Stacy. “Peyton”, formerly Ch. Wynmoor Champagne Supernova, was third. He was the number two dog in America for 2012. One show either way between “Peyton” and “Oakley” was the deciding factor of number one and two. “Peyton”, who will be six shortly was bred by Ruth Kirby and Kerfoots, who co-own him with Celie Florence, Beth Fink, Ken McWilliams and Delores Streng. Robin Novack, who has handled so many top Springers, must have been very proud of the show “Peyton” put on in the group. Hopefully both Phil and Robin will spend this year just going to their local shows and take some weekends off.

Fourth went to a relatively new star of the Sporting group. This was “Seymour”, the Clumber, Ch. Clussexx Collaboration With Traddles.

He is bred by Clussexx of the USA, Jamie Hubbard, who recently moved here from Australia and Sheila Musaeus of Denmark. He is owned

by Wayne Holbrook, Beth Dowd, Missy Capone, Jeane Haverick and Andriana and Patricia Ja-

ramillo of Bogotá, Columbia. This dog is well named “Collaboration”. His handler, Jorge Olivera, hails from Mexico. So five countries of the world can take pride in his US successes. A Clussexx Clumber won BIS in 1996 and in 2009 we saw a Clussexx Sussex go Best. In October of 2011 I first saw “Seymour” in Bogotá. After putting him BIS, his Columbian owners asked how I thought he would fair in the States. I assured them he could probably break the record here and in a short time span he has closed in on it.

I think it would be a very enlightening experience if we took the four placements from this Sporting group plus several others that competed and had them all evaluated by some of the Sporting authorities we have in the world today. I know I could learn a great deal from Frank Kane, Dougie Johnson, Michael Faulkner and a host of others discussing these dogs. I watched Frank Kane do Clumbers and Welsh Springers and would have loved to hear his impressions of the quality.

It is an interesting note to see the top winning dogs today have so many owners. I imagine some of this is based on economic factors.

The winner of the Sporting group has a single owner, but the other three placements account for 16 different owners. I would be interested to see if this holds true in the other six groups.

Working was the second group of the evening and was judged by Robert Vandiver, being a Doberman person “Fi Fi”, the number three dog in 2012 and the winner last year under Betty Leininger, was the favorite with people betting in Vegas. Yes, a lot of Vegas money is bet on the Westminster event.

“Fi Fi” and her owner-handler-breeder have been an inspiration to the sport. Jocelyn Mullins along with co-owners, Suzy and Dick Lundy, have shown how the breeder-ownerhandler can go to the top. At times the breeder-owner-handlers do have an advantage, since they only have one dog to concentrate on.

The average professional handler has a large string to show trying the best for all the dogs in general.

When Bob Vandiver pointed to the Portuguese Water Dog, Ch. Claircreek Impression DeMatisse, this was another example of how a new dog can win big at Westminster. This dog has only been on the campaign trail for just a couple of months. His breeder, Donna Gottdenker, co-owns him with Milan Lint and Peggy Helming. Peggy now has won the Work-

ing group at the Garden three times.

“Josh”, the Newf, won the group in 2003 and 2004 when he also went on to win BIS. This young Portie is only the second of his breed to win a group at the Garden.

Michael Scott and this new charge make for a very impressive team. Most people do not realize that David and Peggy Helming are also breeding Norwich Terriers. Hopefully “Pouch Cove” can do for Norwich what they have done for Newfs and Porties. In 2002 when AKC did the first Breeder of the Year awards the Helmings were named Working Breeder of the Year. In 2005 they won this award again and also the overall Breeder of the Year.

“Fi Fi” went second in the very strong field of Working dogs and was one of the few breeder-owner-handled dogs to place at the Garden. Dobes are a breed that very few owner-handlers enjoy great success. Standing behind the Dobe was the Boxer, Ch Windfall I Dream of Style. She is bred by Tina Porter and Lee Stanton and they co-own her with C & K Robbins, G & B Adkins and Jorge Pinson. Michael Shepherd has also handled so many top Boxers in the past. This bitch is a litter sister to Ch. Windfall Brookwood Styled Dream, which Diego Garcia piloted to second in the group in 2010, 2011 and 2012. So this makes for four consecutive years littermate Boxer bitches have placed at the Garden. This is what all breeders only dream about. Fourth went to the Rottweiler, Ch. Chancellor Flint’s Hi Flyin’ Gladiator. Perry Payson has piloted this dog to many top wins for breeder/owner, Wendi Lewellen. This gentle giant is a wonderful diplomat for the breed. There were also several excellent other Working dogs in this group. I am sure Bob would have liked to have several more ribbons.

The Terrier group was judged by Jay Richardson. Out of retirement, Ch. Slyfox Sneak’s A Peek, became a multiple group winner at the Garden. “Adam” won the group in 2011 and was also second in 2012. Eddie Boyes is no stranger to the winners circle of Madison Square Garden. He won the Terrier group there back in 1979 and 1980 with the Lakeland, Ch. Cosy’s Mischief Maker. Owned by Jim

Smith, who was the 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year, and has been active in the sport for over half a century. Adam is the only Smooth to win the group at Westminster since the “Brat” in 1981. Jim Smith and the Boyes team are the backbone of the sport.

Second went to the Wire, Ch. Afterall Painting the Sky, bred by Al Pertuit and Betty Seton. “Sky” is the first Ginger Wire to have ever won big time. Her owners, Victor Malzoni, Torrie Steele, Scott & Mary Olund and Diane Ryan, are still on a high from her BIS at Eukanuba this past year.

Gabe Rangel, her handler, had “Sadie” the 2010 BIS winner with him in New York for some guest appearances. Sadie still looks as good as ever. Ch. Meadowlake Simply Sinful became one of the very few Border Terriers ever to place at the Garden. Karen Fitzpatrick co-bred her with Tracy VanNiel and co-owns “Maya” with her husband, KiKi Courtelis and Joyce Wilkerson. The “Meadowlake” name and Border Terriers have become synonymous. Karen came out for the Breeder’s Showcase this past year in Santa Barbara with “Maya” and Pants on Fire, who nobody had yet seen and went Best in the Breeders Showcase.

“Maya” is just one BIS shy of breaking the record. Many have predicted Pants on Fire to be a top contender in the months ahead. Fourth went to the Russell Terrier, Ch. Goldsand’s Columbus. This was the first year for the breed at Westminster. He was bred by Madeleine Sandell Bark of Sweden and is owned by Mark Ulrich and Christina Areskough. Allison Sunderman has taken this dog to great victories and is always a crowd favorite. This dog has the same mother as Ch. Goldsand’s Billie Jean that Maripi Wooldridge and Rachael Corbin have done so well with. I am sure Madeleine Sandell Bark is getting lots of requests from the States wanting a Russell that looks like “Columbus” and “Billie Jean”.

Michael J. Dougherty had the honor of doing BIS at the 137th Westminster. It has always been a tremendous responsibility judging Best at the Garden, but this year it became twice as hard since this year Reserve was also in play. Like at Eukanuba the Reserve was announced first. The crowd roared when the class Old English became his choice for Reserve. It seemed

like an eternity waiting for BIS to be crowned. The crowd went wild cheering when he picked “Joey”, the Affenpinscher.

“Joey” had been second in the group in 2012 and 2011, both years standing right behind the Peke, “Malachy”. This was his last show and his breeder Mieke Cooymans was here to take him back to the Netherlands. Everyone was so thrilled especially for his handler, Ernesto Lara, on his first Westminster victory. I am sure all of Mexico was so proud of their native son as they were when Gabe Rangel won three years ago.

Ernesto, the Truesdales and Mieke have to be thanked for all the enjoyment the sport has had watching the little Monkey dog. Special credit has to go to Ernesto’s assistant, Carlos.

It was because of the bond between Carlos and “Joey” that this little dog enjoyed being at shows week after week for several years. I know they both will miss each other greatly.

For a year leading up to the Garden the entire sport was in fear and doubt that the move to the Piers would work. I am sure even the Westminster Committee had some fears.

When the new plan was put into action everyone loved it and are now sorry the move was not made long ago. Everyone at Westminster has to be thanked for the countless hours that made this move work so well on its initial year. Big Harry and his crew were indispensable in helping to make it work so smoothly. It was great that the public had such a large attendance at Piers 92 and 94 to see a dog show being held under wonderful conditions. Pedigree used Westminster to promote not buying dogs from breeders. I would hope nobody in the sport would ever use Pedigree and would try to avoid using any Mars products. Nestle, through Purina Pro-Plan, gives back to the sport and supports breeders in so many ways.

Next year the Super Bowl will be held in the Meadowlands the weekend before the Garden weekend. New York will be a very busy place over these two weekends.

Lastly, Purina Pro-Plan has to be thanked for its support in staging this event. Purina Pro-Plan is so supportive of breeders unlike Pedigree has become. Thank God Westminster did not have to renew the contract with Pedigree.

Another great Westminster is past and now we begin to look forward to a year of great dogs and 2014 Westminster.

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her mother’s kennel name, becoming one of the leading Boxer breeders in the country.

Bob also spent his entire life in dogs, as his father was a handler before him. His father bred a few Scotties, and took over the Ellenbert Farm Kennel of Scotties.

He later added Dachshunds. Bob apprenticed under well-known breeders and handlers, Henry Stoecker and Charles Hamilton. During the summers his job was to clean and care for any puppies that were at the kennel at the time. If he did his chores well he was allowed to attend a few shows, even being allowed to show a dog once in a while. His mother always had a Peke when he was a child.

During World War II he enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1942 and was assigned to the 1st Marine War Dog Platoon after boot camp at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The war dog program at that time was made up of Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds. It was an experimental program, which would decide if dogs would be of any value to the Marine Corps. The only experience these soldiers had was training by trial and error. From Camp Lejeune the unit was moved to Camp Pendleton, California for further training and then sent overseas to join the 2nd Raider Battalion. The team participated in landings at Bougainville, Guam and Okinawa where the dogs more than proved themselves. Their job was to lead patrols, at times behind enemy lines, to deliver messages when radios were out of order.

After the war Bob managed Seafern Kennels of Poodles and the Mardomere Kennels of Whippets and Greyhounds. He opened his own kennel in 1949 and turned professional in 1950.

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the kennel layout. Their first real encounter was at a show when Bob broke up a fight in an X-pen the night before a show. As Jane relates the story, she hit him with a bucket of water from the waist down meaning to break up the fight which he had already won! After that, joining forces just “sort of happened.” Bob, Anne Rogers (Clark) and Jane just “hit it off” and became friends and rivals on the same circuits.

They were known as “the combine.” Bob and Jane were married in 1967. They were the first husband and wife team to win Westminster and were also selected as winners of the Ken-L-Biskit couple of the year. Jane was chosen Kennel Review Handler of the year three times, as well as Gaines Woman of the Year four times. She was inducted into the American Boxer Hall of Fame in 2001. Bob was awarded Handler of the Year twice and the Kennel Review Best Handler award once. They were also awarded Best Technical Book (Howell Book House) for their book, Guide to Successful Dog Showing in 1975.

When Bob and Jane became “The Forsyths”, they opened their own Grayarlin Kennels in Connecticut, building their client base on hard work, seven days a week. Their business focused on the presentation of well-conditioned, well–presented dogs. They were the first professional handlers to have rate cards. They took care to communicate with their clients, sending ribbons and marked sheets in the mail every Monday morning.

The clients with whom they were closest throughout their careers were Mr. and Mrs. James Farrell (Foxden Fox Terriers), Mr. and Mrs. D. Hamilburg (Salgray Boxers). Bob’s relationship was particularly close to Margaret Newcombe (Pennyworth Kennels of Whippets). Jane’s relationship with Mrs. Cheever Porter was as a loyal and devoted client. Bob felt closest to Charles Hamilton and Henry Stoecker.

Some of dogs which they considered the best overall dur-

“When Bob and Jane became “The Forsyths”, they opened their own Grayarlin Kennels in Connecticut, building their client base on hard work, seven days a week.”

ing their careers, for Jane it was Ch. Barrage of Quality Hill, a Boxer owned by Mrs. Shouse of Wolftrap Farms. He was an elegant dog with an outstanding personality. “He was a fun dog to show, never let me down, was always at the top of his game.” Bob’s choice was a Standard Poodle, Ch. Alfonco vonder Goldenkettle, imported from Germany. “He was small for a Standard and had the heart of a lion. He did not do the winning of some of the others it was my pleasure to show, but he always gave everything. His tail never stopped.” Incidentally, Bob said he hated Barrage!

“When we were on the road we showed from forty to sixty dogs at all breed shows and had four to seven employees,” Bob said.

“Shortly after we retired Dog News published an ad with the names of 99 people who worked for us over the years. Some of them were Robert Fisher, Robert Fowler, George Alston, Joyce McComisky, and Mark and Bonnie Threlfall. Others went on to other fields, such as show photographers or to work for AKC.” “We were not the first to employ apprentices,” Bob said, “but today there are not that many good and successful handlers to apprentice under. There are a few, of course, and we take our hats off to them, but most apprentices today fail to understand that there is much more to it than just walking into the ring. Most fail to understand that they have to know what to do in an emergency. Heat stroke, for instance. We wonder how many know what to do in an emergency. Care of clients. Some clients have told us they have no idea how their dog had done a week after a show.”

Bob noted the big change in the show scene over the years. “We moved our rigs ev-

“We were not the first to employ apprentices, but today there are not that many good and successful handlers to apprentice under.”

ery evening to another show ground as there were few clusters. Most shows were held on Saturday and Sunday,” he said. “So we were home almost every Sunday night as we mainly went to shows held in the Northeast. Handlers today are on the road five or more days a week.

I don’t know how the dogs can stand it. Ours were out in the paddocks on Monday and would sleep most of the day.“ We talked about the state of the profession. Both Bob and Jane said they thought they had the best of times.

“Today there are too many shows being held and it has become so expensive for show giving clubs that it is very difficult for them to continue. This, perhaps, is a good thing, as those that have to close up shop will help build entries in those that can continue.

Fewer shows will help to eliminate dogs that are not really deserving of a championship title. Continued on page 97

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“It is a shame that AKC has to resort to these new titles in order to stay afloat, but we guess something had to be done.

However, we think a better name could have been applied to Grand Champion.

We have always felt that when a dog has done all he could in the show ring it was time to enjoy life at home and not continue to be shown in order to claim just another title, that in our minds has no meaning.”

They continued, saying, “There are a lot of really quality dogs out there, but not the depth we have had in the past.

Perhaps because of the number of shows, the better dogs are able to avoid competing against one another most of the time.

Others only compete in their own area or at Specialty shows.”

We talked about judging today, compared to the past. Jane said, “It’s pretty much the same, but many shows are poorly run due to the inexperience of the Chairpersons. Overloading judges or not giving them the number of dogs they should happens quite often. I recently judged a four-day cluster that, on the fourth day, I was to do only two groups. That was an expense for the club that I am sure they could ill afford. However, facilities have come a long way. Indoor hockey rinks have mostly been replaced with air conditioned and heated buildings. Shows are no longer held on hillsides, where it was useful to have one leg shorter than the other!”

Bob’s only comment is that, “I am retired. After over seventy years I felt it was time to go.”

Then he continued, “I must say that I think we have produced the finest judges in the world over the years, but the progress of advancement was slow and time consuming. The judges’ committee was formed to investigate a way to identify and advance more rapidly the more qualified applicants and I think the committee has done just that. The committee is still in place and its members understand some changes have to be made. I also think that a lot of work has to be done to clarify this process, as there seems to be a lot of confusion.

“The staff works well with us and is most cooperative. I wish I could say the same for some members of the Board. I believe we must find a way to ID those people that are doing a top job of judging the breeds that they first receive after going through the steps that are required, even to the point of advanc-

“I must say that I think we have produced the finest judges in the world over the years, but the progress of advancement was slow and time consuming.”

ing those that are identified, without breed tests, interviews, etc. Letters of recommendations from judges with three groups, all-breed judges, field reps and specialty clubs should be considered. Failing to receive a passing grade in any of their provisional breeds would result in their removal.”

In talking about AKC matters, Jane said, “I feel they are letting some good people go and keeping some that don’t or can’t do their job. Two steps should be taken as soon as possible. Get out of New York and go on the attack in regard to the animal rights groups that are doing us a great deal of harm. Placing ads on TV with someone like Bill Crosby who is known to the dog world would be a great help. I believe it is better to go down with a fight than to just go down.

“They have taken steps to help areas hit by disasters. They have engaged in fighting bad laws that affect all of us in purebred dogs (a bit late perhaps). I’m sure they are trying hard to stay afloat and are trying to find the best people to lead us out of this, but I’m not sure it’s going to work.”

We ended our conversation on a personal note. They have cut down the size of their household dogs from Pointers to a spoiled Whippet. We miss the Pointers, they said, but it was not fair to them when Bob could no longer hunt which they enjoyed so much. They also reported that golf is their main exercise. Bob plays six days a week and does the gym two or three times a week. Janie can still be found on the dog show circuits, keeping her eye on the state of the sport.

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qualities of the wolf with the positive characteristics of the dog was established.

The first Standard of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog was written by Ing. Karel Hartl in 1966. At this time, there were already four generations from mating the she-wolf Brita but the “Svazarm” (Army Association), and the Czechoslovak Union of Breeders of Small Animals (ČsSCHDZ), refused the application for registration of the breed in the studbook, due the low number of individuals.

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n the 1970s, taken out from the iron curtain most of the dogs were sent to new kennels near Malacky, in Slovakia. These kennels belonged to the Bratislava border guards section. The decision to transfer the best stock was made to protect the dogs as much as possible from the critical years that followed the “Prague Spring” (Czechoslovakia Invasion

by Russian army and its allies). The former political pressure to create special dogs for the army eased, and finally breeders were able to devote more time in selecting the new breed’s appearance. The Serbian Major Frantisek Rosik, Vice commander of the kennels at that time, is responsible for the development of the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog in Slovakia.

From then forward, dogs crossbred between the lines were given the abbreviation “CV” (Czech Wolfdog).

Major František Rosik took over the program in collaboration with Karel Hartl, and both greatly contributed on the development to the breed in Slovakia.

After the countries’ separation the existence of one unique breed club had no meaning. The Club of Czechoslovakian Wolfdog’s breeders therefore decided, in January 23rd, 1993, at the Bratislava assembly, to split into two independent groups who would support the breeding of the breed in each country.

By mutual agreement, the responsibility for maintaining the breed was assigned to Slovakia in July 4, 1993. Despite this, since any change in the Standard must be approved by the country of origin, namely Czechoslovakia, only an agreement between the two republics could allow such a review.

In summary, for 25 years, four wolves (Brita, Argo, Šarik and Lejdy) and various German shepherds have contributed to the development of the breed. Today, the use of wolves’ blood in breeding is totally prohibited.

In June 6, 1999 the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog was definitively recognized by the FCI. If you see a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog you would instantly see the very visible features of a wolf. The stance, the build, the elegance as well as the ferocious look are all reminiscent of its wolf ancestor. Similar to a wolf, a CzV has a rectangular body and muscled withers. The expression of the slightly arched head must indicate the sex of the dog. Slanting rather small amber colored eyes have tight fitting lids and give the appearance of constant watchfulness, the distinguishing features of a wolf. The ears of a CzV are pricked, thin and trian-

gular in shape. Dog’s tail is set on high and basically hangs down.

When the dog is excited, the tail is raised and forms a curve.

A CzV’s coat is very thick, colored silver gray or yellowish gray with a lighter or a darker mask. The fore chest and the underside of the neck would also have lighter colored hair. The dog grows a very thick undercoat in winter. The top coat also thickly covers the entire body as well as the inner ears of the dog.

Lively, playful, with a high level of endurance, docile but can be very ferocious and would speedily react at the slightest sign of threat are the outstanding qualities of a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.

These dogs would form a strong attachment with the human family and would be gentle with the children. They are known to be loyal to the master they consider to be the leader of the pack. The CzV make good guard dogs as even though they would seem to be quiet and unassuming, their eyes would follow the movements of other people in the area, they are constantly alert and would not hesitate to speedily react if it deems action is necessary.

This breed is known for its versatility and for its all around qualities. This dog would abhor senseless repetitive exercises.

This is why some obedience trainings would fail. Aside from providing a motivation, the dog should be made to understand that it should follow and do the required exercises.

As mentioned, training these dogs can be a daunting undertaking. However, training is necessary. Dogs are by nature hierarchical, more so with CzVs, who definitely need to have a leader to follow. A dog allowed to do anything it pleases would be confused, anxious and insecure dog.

A CzV would do fine in an apartment but sufficient exercise however should be ensured. The most suitable living condition is in a rural area with a fenced backyard where the dog will be given ample space to roam. We must remember that although a CzV would tolerate other family pets, if not familiar the dog can be aggressive to other animals and even to humans. (From the Standard).

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LettersTo The Editor Kennel Club And FCI Agree Mutual Recognition Of Judges

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he FCI General Assembly and the Kennel Club are delighted to announce that an agreement regarding the mutual recognition of Kennel Club and FCI judges has been reached following several months of detailed discussion.

This agreement is considered to be a major step forward which will enable judges from both organisations to bring their experience and expertise to the benefit of all the countries involved, and of course to the benefit of dogs. The agreement will be signed by the FCI and the Kennel Club next month in the Netherlands.

Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary said: “It has taken a lot of hard work to bring this agreement to fruition but we are extremely pleased to finally have it in place. We would like to thank the FCI for the vital role that they have played in achieving this.

“At this stage the agreement is very much in outline and there is still a great deal more work to be done to develop the details prior to implementation, but we look forward to the benefits that it will bring to all those involved in judging dogs around the world.”

The full text of the agreement is attached and can also be found at www. thekennelclub.org.uk/item/4808.

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Your Dog May Be Able To Help

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ne of the greatest challenges for the researchers working to prevent, treat and cure canine disease is recruiting participation in research projects. You and your dog may be able to help move research forward by providing a DNA sample or enrolling in a clinical trial.

Providing DNA generally requires shipping a blood sample to the researcher.

Some veterinarians will discount the blood draw if it is being used to support research.

Enrolling in a clinical trial brings with it a commitment to follow through on therapies and testing. The benefits can include access to cutting-edge medicine and the

chance to help future generations of dogs.

Current requests for participation include: • DNA samples from Cleft Lip/Palate affected dogs and relatives • DNA samples from Boxers and French Bulldogs with Granulomatous Colitis and healthy Boxers and French Bulldogs • Clinical trial for dogs with Immune Mediated Polyarthropathy • Clinical trial for experimental therapeutic to prevent Diabetic Cataracts • Blood and urine samples from dogs with Leptospirosis View the complete list of studies needing participation*. Each study has unique requirements, so please contact the laboratory listed if you have questions about a specific project.

And don’t forget that samples are always being accepted by the Canine Health Information Center DNA Repository and the Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics Consortium.

From all of us at the AKC Canine Health Foundation, thank you for considering participating in research! *The AKC Canine Health Foundation ensures studies are Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approved and provide standard informed owner consent information before publicizing requests for participation. Not all projects listed are funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation and the inclusion of information about studies does not necessarily imply a recommendation for participation. This list is provided as a service to dog owners and breeders.

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Bully Sticks’ Shocking Secrets

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o, you want to give your dog a natural, healthy treat. If you’re thinking of giving your pooch a Bully Stick, you might want to think twice. Bully Sticks have some shocking secrets.

A recent study published in January 2013 revealed that this popular dog treat, sometimes called “pizza sticks”, contains bacteria and a surprising amount of calories. Besides this,

most pet owners are unaware that Bully Sticks are actually uncooked, dried penis of a bull or steer.

Dr. Lisa M. Freeman, a professor of nutrition at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, conducted a study on 26 Bully Sticks bought from several different retailers in the United States and Canada. Out of the 26 Bully Sticks tested 3 contained various kinds of bacteria; including staph bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.

Sick as a Dog: When asked if dogs could actually get sick from eating Bully Sticks, Dr. Freeman said, “Yes, the bacteria we found could potentially make dogs sick when they eat them, but just as important is the fact that people exposed to these treats could also get sick from the bacteria we found. I think it’s something that people aren’t aware of that these are raw meat treats. There are the same risks of contamination as when we handle raw meat.”

Although not all the bacteria strains in Bully Sticks can infect humans, pet owners should be careful to always wash their hands when handling this treat to prevent contamination or potential illness. If you suspect you’ve gotten ill from handling Bully Sticks, call your doctor and identify the brand of Bully Sticks that made you sick.

Calorie overload: Besides containing several kinds of bacteria, Bully Sticks are packed with calories. Of the 26 Bully Sticks tested, the calories in each stick ranged anywhere from 9 to 22 calories per inch. Most Bully Sticks are 6 inches long so your dog could be gulping down over 100 calories per treat.

Currently, Bully Sticks and other pet treats aren’t required to list calorie content on their packages. Calories are only required on dog food packages if they are light or low calorie dog food.

Cute little names: So what are Bully Sticks anyway?

Some Bully Stick labels get right to the point while others dance around the issue with cute little names for this dog treat.

Dr. Freeman commented on this, “One of the things that I found really surprising was just the number of people who didn’t know what Bully Sticks actually were. The manufacturers are supposed to say Bully Sticks are bull or steer penis. Very often what they are listed as bull pissle or some other misleading terms so it’s not surprising that fifty percent of dog owners didn’t know what they were.”

Beat the drum… More research needs to be done on Bully Sticks to determine how dangerous they are to pets and humans. Until then, dog owners need to understand the potential health risks and high calorie content of Bully Sticks before giving them to their pets.

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