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Editorial
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The Chairman’s Report
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Obedience And Rally Musings
BY RON MENAKER
MARCH 11, 2011
BY MINTA “MIKE” WILLIQUETTE
22 Question Of The Week BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 The Fancy Speaks BY CHARLOTTE MCGOWAN
30 Wire Fox Terrier: Small And White But No Shrinking Flower BY MJ NELSON
34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions BY LESLEY BOYES
42 True North BY ALLISON FOLEY
46 Jerry Speaks BY GERALD SCHWARTZ
50 Rare Breeds Of The World: The Rafeiro Alentejo - Portugal BY AGNES BUCHWALD
54 K9 Nose Work BY SHARON PFLAUMER
108 dog show calendar
58 All In The Family
114 handlers directory
62 Photographer Extraordinaire: Tim Flach’s Dogs
118 classified advertising
66 The British Scene
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70 Being A Breeder Today BY BILL SHELTON
74 Off The Leash BY SHAUN COEN
78 John Mandeville, Some Miscellany & More BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
82 Germany: A Winter Judging Experience BY CAROLYN ALEXANDER
86 The Gossip Column BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
102 Click – International Kennel Club BY BOOTH PHOTOGRAPHY
106 Click – Detroit Kennel Club BY PEGGY BEISEL MCILWAINE
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Contents
10
Editorial
14
The Chairman’s Report
18
Obedience And Rally Musings
BY RON MENAKER
MARCH 11, 2011
BY MINTA “MIKE” WILLIQUETTE
22 Question Of The Week BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 The Fancy Speaks BY CHARLOTTE MCGOWAN
30 Wire Fox Terrier: Small And White But No Shrinking Flower BY MJ NELSON
34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions BY LESLEY BOYES
42 True North BY ALLISON FOLEY
46 Jerry Speaks BY GERALD SCHWARTZ
50 Rare Breeds Of The World: The Rafeiro Alentejo - Portugal BY AGNES BUCHWALD
54 K9 Nose Work BY SHARON PFLAUMER
108 dog show calendar
58 All In The Family
114 handlers directory
62 Photographer Extraordinaire: Tim Flach’s Dogs
118 classified advertising
66 The British Scene
All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received cameraready. Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.
BY CHARLES C. ROBEY BY NICK WATERS
BY GEOFF CORISH
70 Being A Breeder Today BY BILL SHELTON
74 Off The Leash BY SHAUN COEN
78 John Mandeville, Some Miscellany & More BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
82 Germany: A Winter Judging Experience BY CAROLYN ALEXANDER
86 The Gossip Column BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
102 Click – International Kennel Club BY BOOTH PHOTOGRAPHY
106 Click – Detroit Kennel Club BY PEGGY BEISEL MCILWAINE
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BY PERRY PHILLIPS
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ELECTION RESULTS AND POSSIBLE RAMIFICATIONS
The March Elections of 2011are now history as the Delegates have returned two former Board Members back to the Board and filled the third vacant seat with a comparative unknown person. Messrs. Battaglia and Gladstone have served as Board members before and candidly have legions of supporters and detractors as well. Both are basically astute and reliable dog men with more than acceptable business acumen, with positive and creative attitudes, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Gladstone can be erratically unpleasant to work with in many an instance. Mr. Amen on the other hand presents impeccable credentials to read. His business background should be a most welcomed addition in the Board room whilst his dog background helps fill that of the defeated Ken Marden’s in the performance areas. How he will inter-react with his fellow Board members is an unknown quality but certainly something worthwhile to find out. Hopefully he possesses a leadership ability and an alternate viewpoint which will add a fresh and positive philosophy to a Board that can use this kind of thinking. As to the election itself the vote took only two ballots with all three people elected on the second one. That in itself was surprising, as some of the longtime AKC followers were predicting up to seven ballots to decide the election. Ken Marden’s inability to get the support of even the performance people indicated a strong unhappiness with a ‘Too Long In The Position’ attitude while the overwhelming defeat of Delegate Smyth and his philosophies, challenged most effectively by Gladstone at the forum, were most welcomed by these pages. All in all and considering those running, the Delegates ably distinguished the wheat from the chaff and have sent three reasonable, qualified individuals to represent our interests. Now let’s see how they work with each other to ensure a successful and vibrant existence for the American Kennel Club and the dogs we all love so dearly.
THE HUMANE TRANSPORT ‘INDUSTRY’
In last week’s Editorial the print version of DOG NEWS incorrectly stated that “in New England not one regulation exists” with regard to the so-called ‘humane transportation of dogs from state-to-state’. That line was dropped from the web pages after these pages learnt that indeed in at least Maine certain regulations are in effect but basically deemed unenforceable due to budgetary constraints and the size of the business. However in an article written by Tom Porter in Maine it is specifically stated that “the combination of an out-ofcontrol dog population in much of the South, and successful spay and neuter programs in the Northeast, has created a supply and demand for adoptable dogs. But health officials and vets including the Maine State veterinarians are concerned that migrant dogs could be bringing infectious diseases with them.” Perhaps of equal if not more importance is that virtually hours after writing last week’s Editorial these pages were further advised of House Bill 5368 being supported by the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Association which, among other things, would extend certain pet shop licensee requirements to people and organizations involved in the importation of animals. A bill similar to the model legislation as proposed by the NAIA, this bill indicates a growing concern and understanding of problems being raised by humane relocation and how certain elements within society may be using this movement as a means to cash in on the emotions raised by people who want to save the lives of stray dogs and gain a pet at the same time. Indeed there are those who claim that some people may be breeding specifically to supply shelters to keep the so-called industry going. Hard to believe anyone could be that callous but see http://naia.typepad.com/ naia/2011/03/humane relocation-on-the-brain.html for that theory. In any event the Connecticut Veterinary Association summed up its support of HB 5368 with the following statement: “Thus continued unregulated animal importation exposes Connecticut animals to disease, is unfair to citizens surprised by undisclosed medical issues
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and the costs to treat these is inhumane to Connecticut source animals by decreasing their chance of adoption and shifts the cost of animal control activities from other states to our state.” This is an issue which is just not going away and must be recognized nationally and be treated as the business and industry it has become.
INTERESTING PENALTIES
The Board Minutes reported that two AKC judges were recently reprimanded in one case and suspended in another situation. In a Letter to the Editor last week the suspended judge announced that he was innocent and going to court against AKC. Which of course is his option and decision. It will be interesting to see how this case turns out. Courts have rarely if ever overruled these kinds of cases but one never really can totally predict an outcome-sort of akin to winning some dog shows. The other judge had a mere reprimand stating she used a “lack of judgment and common sense” in a judging situation and received a minimal fine. The fact is that her situation raises the entire matter of dogs being exhibited under breeders and the relationships which may or may not result as a matter of same. In the UK of course no dogs bred by a judge may be exhibited under a breeder, a point and wisdom of which Andrew Brace discussed in the March 4th issue which has caused major reduced entries in at least two breeds at Crufts and which had no apparent relationship to America at all. In the States we have no such rules, regulations nor policies. Indeed it is totally permitted with provisos attached thereto. Hopefully the AKC will keep this attitude intact. While we believe the idea of showing under a breeder is not a wise idea the relationship between the dog and the breeder should be sufficiently diminished after a period of time such that a capable and knowledgeable judge should be able to distinguish between a good exhibit he or she may have bred and a better or worse one in the ring. The caveat of course is that there is no continuing relationship between the breeder and the dog as it is claimed may have been in the case in question. Certainly we think today’s AKC stand makes far more sense than the stand taken in the UK.
THE BARN DOOR LEFT OPENED
It seems the Board is proposing a Delegate requirement that no former employee may become a Delegate if they had been an employee of AKC and been fired for cause. Makes sense to a point but from where we sit no former employee or member of his or her family who also collects a pension from AKC should be allowed to be a Delegate either. The obvious conflict of interest is apparent to all. The problem of course with what the Board is proposing is that it appears to be aimed at a single employee who is already a Delegate! Of course in the opinion of these pages he never should have been let go with which to begin and certainly not for the charges which were leveled lo those many years ago. How the Delegates will react to this proposal is fairly easy to predict. Once again they will probably fall back on the old premise that any member club can elect whomever they want to be a Delegate and that it’s none of the Board’s business who they want to represent them. That’s a fairly potent argument but for the fact that there are existing regulations which are totally selective which prevents a club from nominating certain individuals with which to begin. Reference is made to the professional judge and handler who is excluded directly from being a Delegate as are certain people who make their living from dogs. The last category of course is as convoluted as they come, as there are so many exceptions to that rule within the Delegate Body itself to make a total farce of the requirement. You can be sure the so-called purists within the Delegate Body will raise their hackles but the fact is that it is not the board which is a defaulting institution but the Delegates themselves who perpetuate the myths for Delegate eligibility.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
There is a 16-point presentation put out by AKC which sets out in no uncertain terms why people should register their dogs with the AKC and what sets it apart from other registries. It is an interesting and worthwhile propaganda piece which hopefully has been sent out nationally to all the different media print and otherwise. It further positively strengthens the role of AKC in American dog society. The one addition these pages would suggest is to make it a 17-point paper adding to it the mixed breed program. If it has not been distributed to all Show Supers to distribute at all the shows it should be. This is an excellent tool extolling AKC registration advantages and truly earns and deserves the title it carries ABOVE and BEYOND. Certainly answers those who want to dip unnecessarily into the Reserve Funds to do an uncertain and questionable $10-million dollar mailing doesn’t it!
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NEW PERFORMANCE AND AGILITY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO COMPETITORS
The Chairman’s Report New York, NY – The American Kennel Club has recently launched several new competitive opportunities for exhibitors in Performance Events and Agility, and I’m pleased to update you about the success and progress of these programs.
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he Blue Grass Coursing Club and Greyhound Association of Northern Georgia hosted the first AKC Coursing Ability Tests at the end of February. This new Titling event, which tests the dog’s ability to course, opens up the fun of Lure Coursing to beyond sight hounds to all dogs purebreds and mixed-breeds. There were 28 different breeds of all shapes and sizes coursed, including a Newfoundland, Great Dane, Boxers, Cardigan Welsh Corgis as well as mixed-breed dogs. The first dog to earn a Coursing Ability Title was “Juno,” a Belgian Tervuren who also earned his AKC Championship three weeks prior. The clubs received 158 entries over the five tests, and approximately 75% of the dogs passed, but the real focus was on camaraderie and fun. Competitors provided positive feedback, cheered on each other’s dogs and enjoyed the day. We look forward to seeing this event expand to clubs across the country. A big thank you goes to Doug Ljungren, AKC’s Performance Events AVP, for bringing this new sport to life! In Agility, I’m pleased to announce the creation of the Preferred Agility Championship title, or PACH, which will take effect July 1st. Originally scheduled for 2013, we’re happy to implement it almost 2 years ahead of schedule to recognize our Preferred Agility dogs. Dogs must achieve a minimum of 750 championship points and 20 double qualifying scores from the Excellent Standard and Jumpers with Weaves classes to obtain the championship. The PACH title is also retroactive, so that any
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dog that met the requirements prior to July 1st, 2011 will have PACH prefix added to their AKC registered name in the registration database. We are also looking forward to the upcoming 15th annual AKC National Agility Championship, in Lexington, VA on April 1-3. We have a record-breaking 1,136 entries, including for the first time ever Canine Partners listed dogs. And for even more fun, we’re using Twitter to publish real-time results of every run in every ring (ex. www.twitter.com/AKCRing1, etc.). We hope the exhibitors and spectators really enjoy this! Finally, we’re pleased to announce the first Master Agility Champion mixed-breed dog. “Prince Doggie,” a 5-year-old from Michigan completed the MACH title requirements on February 20 at a trial in Dexter, Michigan. This title came just ten months after the Canine Partners program enrollees became eligible to compete in AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally trials. It’s impressive to note that this accomplishment was achieved by a first-time dog owner! Congratulations to Prince Doggie! We hope all of these new events will attract new dog owners to the world of AKC events! We look forward to showing the public the fun they can have with their dog as well as providing new competitive avenues for our long-time competitors. For the latest updates and coverage on these new programs, stay tuned to www.akc. org and AKC’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Sincerely, Ron Menaker Chairman
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OBEDIENCE
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hose participation is required to hold successful Obedience and Rally trials? Or for that matter, most any dog event? What usually comes to mind first is exhibitors and then a judge or two, but how would these trials run without stewards? These folks are often the unsung heroes of the Dog Show world. I have been fortunate in the past year to have had dedicated and capable stewards at every trial I have judged. I have no idea if individual clubs are training people to steward for their shows, however I do know that it is a chore to find enough stewards. There is a stewards’ organization here in the Southeast wherein stewards are paid, but in most cases the stewards are not compensated for their time. The clubs should give thought to what they provide the stewards in the way of meals or other perks. One couple I have had the pleasure of working with is Ernst and Myrtle, who are at almost every show around this area. They steward in both Conformation and Obedience. When I get to the ring and find them there I know my day will be going smoothly. Some clubs are using resources other than club members to help steward, which not only helps the club, but educates young
people on dog training. Last year while judging in Denver I was provided with stewards who were young men from a correctional facility in the area. These gentlemen, and they were, were soon to be released back into the community. I was thrilled with the help they provided. Not only were they interested in what was going on in the ring, they learned ring procedure very quickly. I made a point to tell their supervising officers how pleased I was with their work. I hope the experience helped them in their future endeavors. Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts also are a good source for stewards, and have proven to be competent and fun to work with. With any of these groups, some training before the classes start is necessary and the judge, not other stewards, should be responsible for providing that training. This ensures that everyone is on the same page when the class begins. The next group of stewards being utilized are folks who are all breed club members who may not show or compete in events other than Conformation. Many have never stewarded in Obedience before. Overall they are again quick to learn how to set jumps, put out articles and gloves, and keep the table running smoothly. What a joy for a judge. Recently I have even had stewards who have never been to a dog show, but were recruited by a friend to help. These people were amazed at the training of the dogs and received an education that dogs could be something in addition to being pets.
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will now get on my soap box to lecture, ask, and beg you to volunteer to steward for your clubs, or if you are at a trial that has few stewards, to offer to help. This experience is invaluable to you as an exhibitor to learn ring procedure and rules. You will also get insight into what a judge expects in the ring, and how the event is scored. I, as a judge, will really appreciate your help and I know my fellow judges will, too. Economy problems are raising their ugly head again as I write this, with predictions of gas prices going to $5.00 a gallon by summer. Let’s hope, like some other negative economy predictions, this will not come to be. How many of us will be able to take our RVs out of the driveway, or travel to distant shows? Dog people always find a way to compete, but already dwindling entries could be in a free fall. There has been discussion of too many shows already and AKC has put a moratorium on new clubs holding events, but more local shows that don’t require much travel may be the answer. Exercise finished.
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Do You Think Foreign Judges Should Automatically Be Approved To Judge In The States Because They Are Approved To Judge In Their Own Country Or Should AKC Review Their Background And Experience Prior To Approving Them?
Richard Sedlock At this point in time we should honor the judges from other countries with assignments in their respective breeds and or groups. However, you have to ask the question, how did a lot of these people amass several groups when American judges with same amount of years have a few breeds? And how many Americans are getting foreign assignments besides the handful we see reported in the magazines? Quite disproportionate I think!
Bob Sharp My fast answer is no!!!!! AKC show plans/approval should have some system for evaluating the experience of the judges from other countries before approving them to judge our shows. In the past when I was show chair for our circuit, I invited many “all-breed” judges from other counties, mainly ones I had judged with before, most were well experienced and educated, some not so, it depended often how long and the number of shows they had judged previously.
Geraldine Shastid If AKC accepts the registry of the country under which a foreign judge is approved, and if that foreign registry body accepts the credentials of our AKC judges, I believe that we should continue to reciprocate as we do now. If a foreign judge does a poor job under our system or fails to judge according to the AKC standard while here in this country, then future judging approval should be examined closely and possibly denied. In my experience, foreign judges are quite conscientious and often receive good entries.
Barbara Shaw If a country has a judges’ approval process as stringent as AKC’s we should accept their foreign license. If their process is less strict, they should not be allowed to judge here. For my foreign assignments, I have been requested to submit my judge’s number and list of approved breeds. I have assumed always the Club requesting the information is checking for the validity and tenure of my eligibility. I have never thought that I am automatically eligible to judge breeds in other countries and would expect no less from AKC to do the same.
Inge Semenschin Well perhaps that would be a good thing, to check their background, since the breed standards differ in different countries. Not all things are equal.
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Charles Self I do think foreign judges should have their background and experience reviewed to some extent by AKC prior to approval to judge in the U.S. Particularly to be reminded of the differences in the standards between their country’s and ours for what breeds they are going to judge here, and to be reminded to judge according to our standards. In my past experience as a longtime Professional Handler, I found some foreign judges looking to be accurate to our standard, but many do seem to be far from close. And now as a judge, I see much of the same. Abbe R. Shaw I think that the Judges Selection Committee for the show giving club should be able to make the determination of experience and background before a Foreign judge is hired. The AKC should approve the judge based on the licensing procedures of the individual country. Obviously, some countries take judge approval very differently than do others. But, if there is reciprocity with that kennel club, then the Judges Selection Committee should be allowed to hire them.
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The FANCY Speaks What to Feed the Dog
By Charlotte McGowan
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he Ladies Dog Club had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Rebecca Remillard, PhD, DVM, Diplomate ACVN speak on the above topic. Below are some of the notes I took on her talk. The pet food market is a huge business. Entrepreneurs want a piece of this action. They work on marketing rules but who works on the science? The Association Of American Feed Control Officials, Inc. (AAFCO) is the organization that proposes regulations related to safety and quality in animal feeds. While AAFCO proposes, the states may or may not adopt these standards in whole or in part. Feeding dogs is not that difficult, actually. The USDA is in charge of food safety. USDA works to make sure food is wholesome and that no BSE cows are included. For example, The FDA handles health claims made by food companies. Some foods promote longevity, tarter control, weight control, etc. FDA is supposed to be in charge of making sure such claims are backed up by science. Bottom line though, is that FDA has more important things to do and limited resources. In the matter of dog food it is - buyer beware. Anyone can make a dog food. They make a list of ingredients and get someone to put it together and put it in a container and it goes up for sale. Are there breed differences related to dog food? Probably. Dogs are the most diverse species on earth. But there are no studies on feeding and breed differences. It’s all anecdotal at this point. The National Research Council summarizes ~25 nutrients needed by dogs to remain healthy. As a Veterinarian Nutritionist, Dr. Remillard stated she spends 90% of her time working on diets for dogs that are sick. Now that the dog genome has been mapped, it may become possible to target foods for specific dog breeds or specific conditions that occur genetically in the dog. An important thing to know about dog food is that only a few of the bigger companies actually test feed their food before putting it on the shelf. When you are looking at a bag of dog food, the most important thing on the bag is the AAFCO statement. Any dog food that claims to be “complete and balanced”, and this is a legal term, should have the AAFCO statement somewhere on the bag. The statement has to say how that “complete and balanced” statement is substantiated. There are two methods:
1. through feeding tests with animals (minimum 6 month tests) 2. from laboratory analysis of nutrients. Preferable is the feeding test. When a food is labeled “All life stages” it must meet the minimum requirements for healthy puppy growth. AAFCO proposes the minimum required in the dog food (and a few nutrient maximums). Some of the large companies make several different products lines of food. Hills, Purina, Royal Canin and Iams make over the counter food and veterinary specialty products. The veterinary products are designed for very specific issues. People need to understand that over the counter foods and made-for-vets foods are different. Over the counter products can change without notice. Dogs are out eating things in their yards from dirt, to grass, and all kinds of things (trees, snack, toys, garbage, supplements, probiotics) and 90% of dogs can handle any fluctuations in product consistency of over the counter products. But anyone with a dog that has medical issues should understand that an over the counter product that seems to be very close to a veterinary product isn’t the same thing. One person in attendance brought up the Whole Dog Journal and stated that once a year they list the ingredients in all the various dog foods. The question: do ingredients count? It is a good question, but overall “no”. Good companies analyze the ingredients they use in foods. If they get a truck load of corn they attempt to ascertain the quality of that ingredient. Some companies don’t take that time. People make themselves crazy reading ingredients because the list is not as informative as most people believe – there is NO way to determine ingredient quality reading the list. Raw feeding has been used by some people. There are a couple of notable problems with raw feeding. 1. Nearly all raw feeding is not nutritionally balanced – This can easily be corrected 2. Zoonotic diseases have been associated with raw feeding. Our meat sources are to be considered contaminated according to the USDA. Over 1000 subspecies of salmonella have been identified. Dogs do get food poisoning and some of them die from it. There is no nutritional advantage to raw feeding and no scientific benefit to recommend it. There is a substantial risk to raw feeding, especially if there are children, people with compromised immune systems, or cats with FeLv CONTINUED ON PAGE 84
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BESTS of the WEEK Hilton Head Island Kennel Club - Saturday German Wirehaired Pointer GCh. Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops Here Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger Owners K. Courtelis, A. Johnson, M. Johnson, C. Whitmore Handler Frank Murphy
Sun Country Terrier Kennel Club – Thursday Superstition Kennel Club – Friday Border Terrier GCh. Devon Lady Simper Fi Judge Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter Judge Ms. Marcie S. Dobkin Owners Sandra Middlebrooks, Alison Miller, & Leslie Miller Handler Erin Roberts Detroit Kennel Club I & II Pekingese Ch. Palacegarden Malachy Judge Dr. Richard Meen Judge Mrs. Jeannette McGinnis Owners Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks & David Fitzpatrick Handler David Fitzpatrick Sequoia Kennel Club - Saturday Scottsdale Dog Fanciers - Monday Smooth Fox Terrier Ch. Slyfox Sneaks A Peek Judge Mr. Robert Stein Judge Mr. Jay Richardson Owner J.W. Smith Handler Edward Boyes
Superstition Kennel Club - II Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association I Doberman Pinscher Ch. Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici Judge Mrs. Evie Sullivan Judge Ms. Annella Cooper Owners Jocelyn & Kevin Mullins Handler Michelle Santana Pensacola Dog Fanciers I & II German Shepherd Dog Ch. Babheim’s Captain Crunch Judge Mr. Carl Gene Liepmann Judge Mrs. Lenora Riddle Owners James Moses, Debra Stern, Janet Lange, Maria Deschamps & Carlos Novarro Handler James Moses Kings Kennel Club of California - Saturday Welsh Terrier Ch. Bruhils First Lady Judge Mr. Darryl Vice Owners Bruce Schwartz, Richard Berg, Samantha Curran Handler Wood Wornall Hilton Head Kennel Club - Sunday Pharaoh Hound DC/GCh. Hallam’s Ethan Ramel Judge Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter Owners S. Sipperly, D. Carota Handler Stacy Work
Wisconsin Kennel Club - Saturday English Cocker Spaniel C. Majestics Keeping The Drama Judge Mr. Robert H. Slay Owners Sheri Bechtold-Johnson and Doug and Kay Belter Handler Doug Belter
Sequoia Kennel Club Standard Poodle GCh. Brighton Lakeridge Encore Judge Mr. Donavon Thompson Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier Belle City Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Boxer Ch. Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream Judge Mrs. Donna Buxton Judge Ms. Denny Mounce Owners D. McCarroll, Mrs. Jack Billhardt, S.Tenenbaum Handler Diego Garcia
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Okaloosa Kennel Club - Thursday Papillon GCh. Copella’s Rising Attraction Judge Col. Joe Purkhiser Owners Madeline Mosing, Paula Cox & Cheslie Pickett Handler Brian Livingston
Hawaiian Kennel Club Shih Tzu Ch. Xeralane’s Eye Of The Storm Judge Mr. Terry Stacy Owners Mr. & Mrs. C. Aucamp & Xeralane Kennel Handler Adrian K. Agard
Faith City Kennel Club Bichon Frise GCh. Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy Judge Mrs. Mildred Bryant Owners B. Weidner, L. Darman, K. Griffin, C. Ruggles Handler Scott Sommer
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Okaloosa Kennel Club - Friday Faith City Kennel Club - Sunday Pharaoh Hound GCh. Northgate’s As You Like It Judge Mrs. Karen Wilson Judge Dr. Dale D. Simmons Owners Jennifer Mosing, Jenny Hall Handler Brian Livingston
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10 QUESTIONS ASKED BY LESLIE BOYES OF:
Toddie & Houston
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Born: Houston: Cleveland, Tennessee Toddie: Chattanooga, Tennessee Reside: Decatur, Tennessee Ages: Houston-75, Toddie 39+++
What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?
Houston: Mid to late 50’s with German Shepherds Toddie: Early 60’s, Min Pins & German Shepherds
Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?
Houston: German Shepherd, Ch. Covy Tucker Hill’s Manhatten Toddie: Miniature Pinscher, Ch. Carlee Nubby Silk
Why do you think most people want to judge?
Houston: I think there are many reasons. Some truly think they can make a difference and some do make a difference. There are others that view it as a social event. Toddie: Personally to give back to the sport that has been so good to us and our family; I think others feel the same way plus we all want to stay in the sport.
Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?
Houston: Ronald Reagan, Armed Forces, Astronauts Toddie: Ronald Reagan, US Armed Forces, Firemen, Teachers and Policemen
If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?
Houston: Loaded question, but after 50+ years I wouldn’t be here if I wanted change. Toddie: I wouldn’t change anything about my spouse, but I could use many improvements myself.
How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?
Houston: Sincere, conservative, friendly, honest, dog lover. Toddie: Heaven forbid that I would ever have a personal ad or a professional one for that matter.
Do you think there are too many dog shows?
Houston: Yes, our sport is being diluted in too many ways. Toddie: With diminishing registrations and entries, of course there are too many; however specialties should be allowed to flourish.
Which are your three favorite dog shows?
Houston: Louisville, Ventura, Peach Blossom in Perry, GA Toddie: Louisville, Indy Classic, Oakland County
Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?
Houston: No, that makes no sense. Toddie: No because breeders, owners & exhibitors take exceptional care of their exhibits and would never do anything to harm them. Additionally, I can’t see the staff of AKC keeping tabs on this.
How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the same weekend?
Houston: I have no problem with that. Toddie: Personally, that isn’t a problem for me. See my response to #9.
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TRUE NORTH STRONGANDFREE Pug! Pug! Pug! The crowd went on, and all of Canada held its collective breath for what seemed like an eternity before Mr. Sabella ushered Elyse and “Oscar” to third place in a highly competitive toy group ending a great ride for Canada’s canine competitors at this year’s Westminster Kennel Club.
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his year’s Canadian entry at Westminster Kennel Club did not go unnoticed. Canada was represented proudly by 12 breed winners, two of which placed in their respective groups. The breed winners with Canadian ties included; from the hound group, the Bloodhound GCh. Quiet Creeks Kiss & Tell, who is co-bred and co-owned with Heather Whitcomb of Quebec. Heather, along with her husband Peter, bred the 2005 Westminster Hound group winner “Knotty” better known as Ch Heather’s Knock on Wood. Also winning the breed this year was the Rhodesian Ridgeback GCh. Invictus Nightmare Before Xmas JH bred and co-owned by Tamzin Hart of Nova Scotia. In the working group Canada’s 2009 Top Dog All breeds “Ty” the Bernese Mountain dog won his breed for the second time and Westminster. Ty is as always breeder owner handled by Kim Groves of Ontario. The Terrier group breed winners were the Sealyham Terrier Ch Efbe’s Hildalgo at Goodspice, “Charmin” who
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won the group at Westminster in 2008, as well as best in shows at the World Show in 2008 and Crufts in 2009. The “triple crown” of dog shows still eludes this little guy as he was unable to crack the terrier group placements this year. Also in the Terrier group was the #9 dog of all breeds in Canada for 2010, the West Highland White Terrier Ch Blythefell Fergus. “Benny” is bred and owned by Carol Hufnagel of Ontario and shown to a group fourth by Chrystal Murray also of Ontario. This was Chrystal’s first appearance in the group ring at Westminster and all those that know her were thrilled at her success. There were 3 Canadian breed winners in the Toy Group, the aforementioned Pug “Oscar” who was also #3 All breeds in Canada in 2010 and was shown with the usual aplomb by co-owner Elyse Fernett of Alberta. The Judith McGrath owned Havanese GCh Marcosa’s Bachelor Button handled by Will Alexander won CONTINUED ON PAGE 90
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Truths Are Not Bad Things
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The subject of field dogs competing in conformation competitions was explored in some detail by M.J. Nelson (Dog News 2/4/11). Ms. Nelson described the ongoing thinking from all perspectives. I personally have little or if the truth be known practically no field experience.
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hat being the case my views are derived from conformation ringobservationsandexperiences judging field dog classes at specialties. With this said it is, at least for me, field and bench competitions are two completely different sports no similar than football and basketball. All of the above played with the same goals that of scoring points and winning championships. Note, different sports played on different fields is not a bad thing. Another truth is, in life one can’t always be “all things to all people” in all competitions. The effort to do so often results in less than satisfactory conclusions. With my admitted limited exposure to field trial events it does seem for the most part those involved in field work are not all that concerned with the happenings in the bench world and vice versa. There is nothing wrong or bad with those perspectives. For many reasons, right or wrong, a field titled Poodle is apt to have far less success in a conformation ring. The same could be said that a 285-pound Pro Bowl football defensive lineman would not apt to be an outstanding basketball point guard! Could it happen? I suppose, but not likely. That also is not a bad thing, different games require different inherent characteristics. And that’s the truth. If the truth be told breeders of both field and bench dogs often pay little attention to breed standards. The “fielders” as they must to be successful pay more attention to what’s inside their
dogs’ heads. While the “benchers” as they must to be successful pay more attention to the appearance of their dogs’ heads. Success in both sports with the same player (dog) is indeed a high mountain to climb! The question that must be asked is which should be the higher priority the Poodle that more mirrors the appearance of what its standard describes or the Poodle that could better fulfill the performance demands of its standard. If the truth be told in a perfect world a non-compromising interpretation would satisfy both appearance and performance. In that same perfect world any compromise would disqualify and we all understand that’s not going to happen. In the real world the best alternative is to compromise as little as possible. The “fielders” will compromise the standard’s appearance demands, at the same time the “benchers” will compromise performance demands. The truth of the matter is that’s the way it is and that’s the way, for all intents and purposes, it has to be. This too is not a bad thing! To those who feel compelled to compete with one dog in both venues I wish you good luck and remind you too much compromise results in a “jack of all trades master of none”, average performer and performance. As we all know being average is not the goal for which to strive in a conformation ring, a field trial or any other of life’s endeavors. The more rewarding might very well be to concentrate on one game at a time with but one player (dog) and that wouldn’t be such a bad thing. If the truth be known the mark of a great breeder is one who can breed both exceptional bench dogs as well as exceptional field dogs with those necessary attributes needed in both competitions and not necessarily in a single dog. More important would be for a breeder to stay true to all of the demands (function and form) of those standards!
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The Rafeiro Alentejo – Portugal
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dear friend of mine surprised me with a bottle of Port Wine, and a bottle of Green Wine from Portugal. Only after the British discovered Port Wine (Vinho do Porto) at the end of the 17th century, did the fame of its fine quality start spreading all over the world. In the middle 1750’s, the Portuguese authorities started controlling all the aspects of Port Wine production, including the Douro region. This valley produces the grapes of the only authentic Porto. Presently, the Porto Wine Institute and the Casa do Douro oversee its production and guarantee quality control. (www.protugal.com).The Port is a“dessert”wine. The Green Wine (Vinho Verde in Portugues) is made with the grape picked late and drunk very young. It has a slightly prickling quality and a refreshing twang, and has lower alcohol content. These vines originally were kept clear of the ground by being draped on trees or specially constructed trellises. The region of Vinho Verde is from south of Porto up to the Spanish boarder and detailed information is available at www.vinhoverde.com. For its unique taste, I recommend our readers to taste them both, I am almost sure that will like it! In short words here is the reason of my present article about one of Portugal richnesses other than its marvelous food and famous wines; the dog of Castro Laboreiro. With an area of 92,391 sq. km. the Portugal Republic is slightly smaller than the State of Indiana. Portugal’s capital city is Lisbon, and the country’s population is of (2009 est.) 10.6 million. Portugal is one of the oldest states in Europe. It traces its modern history to A.D. 1140 when following a rebellion the count of Portugal Afonso Henriques became the country’s first king and was named Afonso I. He was a great warrior, and expanded the territory capturing Lisbon from the Moors in 1147. By 1337 great Portuguese explorers had reached the Canary Islands. They were Vasco da Gama, Bartolomeu Dias, Pedro Alvares Cabral (Brazil’s discoverer), and Ferdinand Magellan (Fernão de Magalhães. 1480 – 1521). Magellan was born in Portugal of a Jewish family, and later obtained Spanish nationality in order to serve King Charles I of Spain in search of a westward route to the“Spice Islands”(modern Maluku Islands in Indonesia).Magellan’s expedition of 1519–1522 became the first expedition to sail from the Atlantic Ocean into the Pacific Ocean (named “peaceful sea” by Magellan), and the first to cross the Pacific. He was also the first to complete the first circumnavigation of the Earth. Magellan was killed during the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines. Many other Portuguese explorers travelled and discovered new lands. Eventually Portugal became a massive colonial empire with vast territories CONTINUED ON PAGE 94
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K9 Nose Work New Dog Sport Is Growing In Popularity And About To Sweep The Nation
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Nose Work® is an exciting new dog sport based on detection training. It develops the dog’s natural scenting ability by using its desire to hunt. It’s a great way for a dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy. K9 Nose Work was created by three professional dog trainers, who certify and handle narcotics and explosives detection dogs. Amy Herot, CPDT-KA, co-founded the National Association of Canine Scent Work® (NACSW) with Ron Gaunt and Jill Marie O’Brien, CPDT-KA. Gaunt is a retired police officer, who was a K9 Handler and Master Trainer for 30 years. Presently, he is a working manager/handler of multiple Explosive Detection Dog teams deployed in the private sector; many of his clients are “Fortune 500” companies. Nine years ago, Gaunt began mentoring Herot in K9 detection work. She is a graduate of the Balu Academy for Dog Trainers, an AKC Canine Good Citizen® Program Evaluator, and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. She has certified teams in Narcotics An Australian Cattle and Explosives DetecDog sits by the boxes tion and has logged after eating the treat she over 1,500 instructional found in one of them. hours in detection dog training. Photo by Nicolette
Herot, in turn, mentored O’Brien, who trained dogs since 1987. As a past Director of Behavior and Training at a major Southern California animal welfare organization, O’Brien oversaw the development of the agency’s first animal behavior and training department. Her training experience includes agility, tracking, animal-assisted therapy, Schutzhund and detection training along with many hours of K9 Nose Work development and instruction. The Pet Dog Develops a Working Dog’s Nose As professional trainers, Gaunt, Herot and O’Brien see many dogs that aren’t suitable for K9 detection work. These dogs can be trained to detect odors but have behavior issues that are problematic. The threesome thought it would be fun to develop a program where owners could do detection dog training with their pet without having to worry about behavior issues. To that end, they began experimenting with detection classes in which a dog would search for a treat or toy for fun, in a setting that minimized its potential for anxiety or dog aggressive reactivity.
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“In our first class, we had some owners of retired guide dogs and some other owners who were involved in advanced Obedience, Agility and Flyball,” Herot says. “Like many dogs, the guide dogs were trained not to pick up food on the floor or investigate objects. Because their hunting motivation was low, we had to devise methods to cultivate their natural instinct. The motivational methods we developed for them became a cornerstone of our training program. That’s because we really don’t teach dogs anything new. We just develop what’s already there: their natural hunting and scenting abilities.” The dog sports enthusiasts in the class pushed the training agenda with questions like the following: How would one get a dog to do a nonfood search? Or how would one do a vehicle search? They also wanted to know how well their dog was performing the searches. Input from these students led Herot, Gaunt and O’Brien to expand the focus of their class and formalize the detection training process so performance could be quantified for each dog. “In order to measure one dog’s performance against another’s we needed to make the detection process uniform. You can’t compare the performance of a dog searching for a large, stuffed toy with another searching for a tiny piece of kibble. That led us to the use of three target odors: birch; anise; and clove. We began teaching the dogs to detect each of them in the form of an essential oil.” They next added some timed, blind hides, where each student handler didn’t know the location of the hidden odor and his dog had a limited time to find it. That forced each student handler to learn how to read his dog’s behavior just as a professional handler reads his narcotics or explosives detection dog’s behavior when it makes a find during a real search. CONTINUED ON PAGE 96
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A ROSE IS A ROSE
Is your dog registry a rose or a thorn? In the poem “Sacred Emily” by Gertrude Stein, the phrase “a rose is a rose is a rose” is often interpreted as meaning “things are what they are”, a statement of the law of identity.
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es, in the dog world things are certainly what they are, especially with respect to the numerous dog registries. You can dress up a name. You can advertise the name. Why, you may even occasionally back up the name. However, if the name doesn’t prove out, by living up to its advertised standards, then the rosy dog registry becomes a “thorn in the flesh”, to its customers and breeders. I can’t help but cringe each time I look over the “dogs for sale” advertisements in my local news paper, just to see all the so-called dog registries. Why, I even once saw , what I assumed to be a “designer dog” advertised, as being a new innovative dog breed geared to meet certain “family needs”. How innovative can one get? Wouldn’t it be great if the dog registries were graded, as are the many other consumer entities. When we go to a movie, we know what to expect, as the movie will have a rating variance from a “G” upwards to an “R”. When we enter a restaurant, we can also view the posted health rating. And so on. But when we buy a dog, we are buying a “pig in a poke’, so to speak. No pun intended. Hence, why so many dog registries? It actually comes down to the old viable market concept of “supply and demand”. If registries did not cater to certain needs, at certain profits, then most registries would probably not be around. And, if certain other registries, such as the American Kennel Club, which have stood the test of time, had not been successful in protecting the integrity of the dog world, they probably would not be here today. Now, we know registries do not actually guarantee a dog’s quality, as the puppies are not required to pass any health test to be registered; nor do the puppies have to come from health stock. And, no one from the registry examines the prospective dog before the registration is granted. Then, what’s the difference in the various registries? Basically, all registries keep records, with respect to the dogs under their purview. However, aside from the basic record keeping, the criteria changes as some registries are stricter than others. Here’s where your homework comes into play. You see, it has been my experience that even some experienced dog lovers seem not to know, nor take the time to learn their registries basic differences. I would highly recommend, that not only the beginner, but the experienced dog person, take the time to do a little research, with respect to this subject. It would help the starter, in getting a firm foundation with the new dog operation, as well as assist the experienced breeder in defend-
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ing the cost and quality of the product or dogs they serve. One need only to check the internet, to gain a wealth of information on the subject. Moreover, this information can easily be backed up by the “breeder grapevine”, which is probably the best source of the “down to earth” true facts. So, let’s ponder a few points of how your registry measures up: • Does the registry have, and live up to, a proven “mission statement”? • Does the registry have breed standards? • Does the registry accept mixed breed dogs or designer dogs? • Does the registry recognize breeders suspended from other registries? • Does the registry suspend breeders for policy violations? • Does the registry recognize and register dogs from less strict registries? • Does the registry promote sales to pet shops, brokers or flea markets? • Does the registry promote DNA testing? • Does the registry conduct routine field inspections? • Does the registry promote canine good health? • Does the registry require systemic records and on-dog identification? • Does the registry have an established dog care and kennel policy? • Does the registry monitor pending dog legislation? It is so easy in the dog world today, with all the various obstacles such as competitive inferior breeders, unenforceable government controls, and the economy struggles, to become discouraged and lose hope. So, how do you, as an established breeder with a prestigious registry, remain completive? An old proverb states “Always be ready to give an account of the hope that is within you”. Therefore, breeders must learn from the past, by combining proclamation and dialogue. Or, the “necessary synthesis” between dialogue and proclamation. In other words, proclaim your product (dogs), by offering a well documented purebred dog breeding program, at a reasonable, competitive price. Author’s Note Based on experience, I have found that dog registry Mission Statements don’t always portray the shared values of the dog world. However, I’m proud to confirm that the registry with which I was associated as a field inspector continues to hold true to the following Mission Statement, in these turbulent times in which we live: • The American Kennel Club is dedicated to uphold the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.
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PHOTOGRAPHER EXTRAORDINAIRE
TIM FLACH’S DOGS Walking down Bruton Street in London’s West End on a cold winter’s day the passer by was suddenly struck by images of dogs looking out from the Osborne Samuel Gallery window.
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hese though were no ordinary images of dogs but an exhibition of the work of Tim Flach, photographer extraordinaire, promoting his book titled simply, Dogs. Published by Abrams, New York at $50, it is a lavish publication. The text, which stands on its own as a piece of literature, is by Lewis Blackwell and in some cases is as thought provoking as are Flach’s images. Tim Flach was born in London in 1958 and studied fine art at Central St Martin’s College of Art and Design. He emerged with a fascination for photography, which has since led to numerous commissions, awards, solo exhibitions, and a presence in permanent collections and publications around the world. He is best known for the originality that he brings to capturing animal behaviour and characteristics. In this, he is often exploring the close relationship between humans and animals, in particular how humanity imposes and reveals its ideals when trying to understand and work with animals. Tim Flach sees dogs as no other photographer has. He records the diversity of breeds, expressions and foibles that make each one unique, roles they play within the varied lifestyles of their owners, the glamorous side and the less so; this multi-award winning photographer has captured the world of dogs in his own unique and inimitably brilliant way. ‘Warts and all’ as Oliver Cromwell said when he was about to have his portrait painted and wanted it a likeness of how he really was. They are all there, from a Dickin medal winner for gallantry to a pedigree Shar Pei with the skin above its eye tacked back; sheep dogs working on bleak rocky outcrops to a Poodle clipped like an African lion; a Crufts Best in Show winning Sealyham to a cropped CONTINUED ON PAGE 98
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The British Scene One of the major competitions during the year is the ‘Pup of the Year’ award. The final is held in February and is for puppies who have qualified during the previous year.
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ach of the general championship show will hold a qualifying round at its shows and the overall winner from that show then goes forward to the final. It is no easy task to qualify as each round can have in the region of 400 puppies. This event has now run for many years and was originally the idea of Catherine Sutton, one of the UK’s greatest personalities in the sport. She along with another famous name, Mr. Stanley Dangerfield, persuaded Spillers, the famous dog food company, to sponsor the event and it has gone from strength to strength. For many years it was held in the east end of London and the fabulous Porter Tuns Room, in days gone it was a famous brewery. In fact in the early days of the event, you would often see the famous beer carriages being pulled by two Shire horses, and quite a sight they were too. These days though getting into London on weekday was a headache for the qualifiers and so it has now moved out of London. This event has produced some notable winners over the years, in fact two Crufts BIS winners have won this competition. Chris Amoo’s Afghan Hound Ch Viscount Grant, and Ralph Holmes Clumber Spaniel, Ch Raycroft Socialite. Now a US resident but Norwegian by birth, Geir Pederson in fact has won this twice. In 1984 with his Wire Fox Terrier Ch Louline Heartstrain and then four years later with Ch Louline High Tide. This year it moved up to north of England and the county of Cheshire. The Crewe Hall is a Grade 1 listed building and has been attracting refined guests since the 17h century, including HM The Queen. With its Jacobean history mixed with 21st century architecture, it would
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be difficult to find a better setting for this event. The entrance is quite magnificent and as you drive along the poker-straight driveway lined by established trees and into the extensive grounds. The judge for this years competition was a well known face amongst the British dog show fraternity, Mr. Terry Nethercott, his Sunsalve Pekingese kennel is world famous. He has also bred Tibetan Terriers and Whippets. A giant of man and has hands as big as plates, but a more gentle judge would be difficult to find. There were 32 qualifying heats during 2010, and all but one were there to compete. The ages do vary, as some of those at the first shows could be very nearly 12 months old, whereas some of the later ones could be at their first shows. Several were already champions, many more with the quality to take them there. The winner, l am delighted to say, was Michael Coad’s Bichon Frise Chasnaz A Touch of Frost at Pamplona. He is 14 months old and goes back on his sire’s side to Ch/US Ch Paray’s I Told You So, the dog sent over by Paul Flores and Tray Pittman and the dog that changed the direction of Bichons in the UK. Michael’s career in dogs is far too long to give here but suffice to say his Pamplona kennel has produced some of the best ever Bichons and Standard poodles and many will remember him as the handler of the famous Kerry Blue ‘Mick’ aka Ch Torums Scarf Michael. After the competition everyone gathered in the Long Gallery, in the hall itself for lunch and for the presentation to be given out. One of the presentations here at this event is the ‘Award of Excellence’, always a secret until it is announced, and this year it went very deservingly to Judy Averis, of the world famous Saredon Terriers. An outstanding breeder over many years, of many long legged terriers and some of the short legged ones too. She is a household name in Airedales, Lakeland, Welsh and Wires. She also won a BIS at Crufts with Ch Saredon Forever Young.
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Being A Breeder Today... By Bill Shelton
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eing a breeder today is met by many challenges. The vocation is one of the most evolving in our sport today. We are witnessing changes at an exponential rate, more now than ever, primarily in the health, sciences and legislative aspects of most everything we do as dog breeders. While this is occurring, we have front row seats to cultural changes in respect to how the general public views purebred dogs and those who breed them. The picture being painted by the AR (Animal Rights) to the general public of most dog breeders is not so rosy. Even within our own community, we are having difficulty defining what a responsible dog breeder is. The AR sector and many legislators across this country simply lump us all into one category: “Breeders”. This is where we will most likely survive or fail together. A frequent mantra among the AR groups to legislators is “there are no responsible breeders”. Within the sport, it would seem large numbers of us are still spinning our wheels trying to separate ourselves as the elite breeders and remain fractured as a community unprepared to resist the most apocalyptic force we have ever had to encounter. The AR has the resources, organization and determination to bend public opinion and shape legislation. Bending public opinion they have, it’s far more popular today or even a matter of obligation to adopt and or rescue a dog from a shelter than it is for someone to do their homework and acquire a healthy dog from a responsible A.K.C. breeder. The sum total of what most of this means is if we don’t all support and personally assist all responsible breeders and dog ownership in this country and elsewhere, we will no longer need an A.K.C. or any other registry body. We will need fewer handlers, judges, dog shows, magazines, their suppliers and everything associated with any of these. Most breeders representing us in the sport are genuinely the good guys in all of this, but we are and have been becoming less of a voice as we lose and have greater difficulty attracting and engaging valuable resources i.e. new participants, registrations, and the next generation of breeders. The A.K.C., traditionally a registering body, is and continues working to diversify towards becoming more. Many of us know we cannot solely or in part rely on the AKC in resisting bad legislation and the AR. We must face each of these challenges as a partnership with several organizations and on a grass roots level. AKC is the best because as breeders we are simply the best. AKC is our Club of Clubs and we should be very proud of them and ourselves collectively. With this partnership, we will continue to make a difference in canine legislation, health, and the canine species in general. As goes any AKC group of breeders however, so will the AKC and a part of their reputation, resources, and viability within the pet industry and the purebred dog culture. Where can we be better and different within a pet industry that is growing exponentially? We are failing more than expected from just a decade or two ago within registrations. Our growth will depend on new and fledgling 70 Dog News
participation; here is where we need to be more tolerant if we are to see greater numbers and resources. Perhaps we have become, or are perceived to be, too elitist in our ideals for the general public or a new comer off the street. I suspect there are those who believe our present course is the correct one and we are to become a small specialized boutique registry. If that’s what the majority wants, then it will be. I don’t believe either has to be mutually exclusive. We must work harder at educating the general public and other breeders. We can’t expect all breeders to agree on one set of values. We came to this with many different reasons for participating. We can lift the whole vocation up as examples through education and awareness, while not excluding others. We must recognize that we were also unaware to the benefits of these ideas at one time and only through education and sharing can we lift our standards and those we reach out to. If we are to become a big tent we must make an asserted effort to share our experience. It was once said by a wise person that when you set out to teach you’re likely to learn more than you ever knew. Let’s face it, we will never eradicate entire groups of breeders (high volume) which make up far larger numbers than we do or will ever again. We can share resources and educate others to the benefits of raising, training and breeding dogs in a manner which we have come to know is resourceful and responsible. Today we must become more innovative and willing to move towards imaginative and responsible change if we are to continue in this twenty-first century as breeders.
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nother issue I believe meeting resistance from newcomers is the fact that they cannot compete on an equal basis today in the American dog show scene. Why it would be like me expecting to compete on equal terms with Tiger Woods in golf, or one of the Williams sisters in tennis. Who can be expected to? It’s ludicrous. Our skills as groomers, handlers, trainers and breeders have been honed and perfected for decades and neither Tiger Woods nor Serena Williams will likely be able to participate with us on any entry level basis either. Yes I know it’s about the dog, and it is and should always be. But if Kaz Hosaka groomed your poodle, Jimmy Moses trained and presented your shepherd, and Pat Trotter bred your Elkhound the newcomers’ odds would be greatly diminished. Top participants know when and what it takes to groom, train and breed the very best for competition. Once again we need an entry level event for all to learn and perfect their skills while having a good time. Decades ago we had matches that were as large and in some cases larger than many of our shows today, this was that other event we need today. These were a proving ground for trying out one’s skills before entering top-notch competition. Today this doesn’t exist, you either step right into the ring and compete on an equal basis with Linda Pitts, Tim Brazier, Laura King, and their abilities, or not. We need an entry-level event of competition that is inviting, enjoyable and encompasses the whole experience while we learn. If we believe that the entry level participants are going to remain any length of time without experiencing some level of success and joy within their own experience and participation, we are seriously deceiving ourselves. If we are to succeed I don’t believe our sub culture can go forward with any kind of growth if we continue to operate within a vacuum and business as usual. Today and tomorrow we must all step outside our comfort zones, be innovative and minimally make others aware of all the benefits of possessing an AKC registered dog from a responsible breeder.
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Off The Leash While dog fanciers from around the world were welcomed to Crufts in the U.K. this week, the U.K.’s dog owners received the welcome news that Lord Redesdale’s Dog Control Bill successfully passed the Committee Stage. The Dog Control Bill, subject to passing the Report Stage, will then move to the House of Commons, with the final Report Stage in the House of Lords taking place in approximately one week.
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ord Redesdale’s Dog Control Bill proposes to replace the failed Dangerous Dogs Act of 1991 (later amended in 1997), which banned four breeds of dogs: pit bull terriers, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro. Enacted in large part as a reaction to some highly publicized dog attacks on children, it was erroneously believed that such a law would prevent irresponsible owners from training or allowing dogs to be aggressive. The new Dog Control Bill repeals breed specific legislation altogether and introduces Dog Control Notices that would apply to both public and private places. In other words, the deed of the dog and not the breed of the dog will be considered and the onus of responsibility will now be placed where it rightfully belongs — on the owner. Said Lord Rupert Redesdale,“The Dog Control Bill quite rightfully focuses on the other end of the leash — the dog owners themselves— and I am delighted that it has passed to the next stage. By introducing preventative measures, such as dog control orders to dogs of any kind, I believe we can go a long way towards protecting the public and ensuring responsible dog ownership for the benefit of all.” The Dog Control Bill was constructed by the Dangerous Dogs Act Study Group (DDASG), which was comprised of representatives from animal welfare groups, local authorities and veterinary professional organizations. The group realized that The Dangerous Dogs Act and breed specific legislation simply doesn’t work, as significant resources were being expended on the seizure and kenneling of certain breeds of dogs, many of which were later returned to their owners because they proved to be of good temperament. More tellingly, despite the ban on specific breeds of dogs, there wasn’t a decrease in dog bites. One BBC report even cited that there was a 25% increase in hospitalizations due to dog bites since the Dangerous Dog Act was enacted. What the DDASG discovered was that the vast majority of dog attacks were the result of the irresponsible actions of dog owners who failed to train their dogs correctly or trained them to act aggressively, and that many dog bites occurred in the home, with victims often being children and the aggressors being the family pet — i.e. Labradors, Collies, Springer Spaniels — and not the‘bully’breeds or tough status breeds, i.e. the Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro. The DDASG supports the new Dog Control Bill and collected over 10,000 signatures on a petition from other supporters. The Dog Control Notices introduced in the Dog Control Bill will apply to all types of dogs that have acted dangerously without provocation, caused injury to another protected animal (as defined by the Animal Welfare Act 2006), caused harm, or caused a person to reasonably believe it will cause harm, and works to prevent serious incidents of aggression occurring by allowing preventative action. In acknowledgment that a large proportion of dog attacks occur in the home and involve a dog that is known to the victim, the Dog Control Bill will makes attacks on private property a criminal offence. Thus, the responsibility is placed on the owner to ensure that their dogs are well behaved and under control in the home as well as in
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public places. The Bill does include exemptions to cover circumstances such as an attack or aggression as a result of an attack by another animal, or on a person whilst that person is committing an offence. It’s refreshing to see leaders admitting mistakes and taking the necessary proactive steps to correct them, albeit twenty years later. Dog fanciers have long preached that it’s the “deeds not breeds” that need to be addressed and the DDASG took the time to understand the cause of the deeds and came to the conclusion that the responsibility must fall on the owner. The money and resources once earmarked towards enforcing the Dangerous Dogs Act can now hopefully be concentrated towards enlightening owners to be more responsible, for helping children to recognize and respect dogs’ body language, and for identifying dogs that show unprovoked aggression — regardless of the breed.
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ere in the States, there have been strides made to right legislation in which responsible dog owners and breeders and dogs themselves have been wronged as well. The Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee approved House Resolution 89 on March 1 and it was to be considered this week by the full House of Representatives. This measure calls for a study into the economic impact of laws passed in 2008 and subsequent regulations and codes that promulgate those laws. Contained in the HR89 are statements that estimate that the new laws have resulted in millions of dollars in economic losses for small businesses, recognition that the laws and regulations have resulted in the loss of numerous jobs and recognizing the substantial investments that breeders have made in land, buildings and veterinary care amongst other expenses that benefit local economies. And in Missouri, just four months after voters approved Proposition B, the ballot initiative opposed by the American Kennel Club, the Missouri Veterinary Association and other animal-related groups, the state Senate endorsed legislation this week that would repeal many of its mandates for canine living conditions and remove the possibility of jail time for first-time offenders. The legislation needs a second Senate vote to move on the House. Heavily funded by the Humane Society of the United States, Prop B failed in 111 counties in the state and passed in only three, including St. Louis and Kansas City. It was to take effect this November, one year after its passage, and would’ve required costly, extensive renovations for the state’s 1,400 licensed commercial dog breeders. These breeders constitute an estimated $1 billion dollar industry, spending millions annually on dog food, veterinarian services and utilities, and employ thousands of Missourians. The Senate bill would remove a provision in the voter-approved initiative that limits businesses to owning 50 breeding dogs and scale back requirements on the dogs’living conditions, providing more reasonable and enforceable measures instead. The Senate bill would allow misdemeanor charges with the same penalties as the voter-approved law against breeders with repeated violations that pose a substantial risk to the health and welfare of their animals. However, the Senate legislation also increases fees that breeders must pay to the state, allowing licensing costs of up to $2,500 (up from $500) and would impose an additional annual fee of $25 to help finance state efforts to crack down on unlicensed dog breeders. Stay tuned; sounds like this battle will rage on.
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JOHN MANDEVILLE, SOME MISCELLANY...
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fter 13 years of writing weekly articles for DOG NEWS John Mandeville has decided to write periodically instead of weekly for the newspaper. I interpret what he wrote to mean he will write about dog happenings as he sees fit rather than on a deadline, weekly basis. This decision coincides with his having been elected a Delegate from the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America and although John did not mention this fact in last week’s “farewell to weekly issues” column I can’t help but think this was a factor in his decision. But before I write about that aspect of his decision let me tell one and all what an absolute delight it was to have John write for us and how we frequently used each other as sounding boards about expressing ideas and how a bond of friendship between the two of us developed through that long period of time. Additionally he provided a unique and important perspective for the newspaper as a powerful and knowledgeable person and a writer of distinguished credibility. John, as most of you know —andifyoudonotknowshould have known— was a most loyal and devoted employee of the American Kennel Club for many long years. In my opinion he was at the time he worked for AKC as knowledgeable a person about its inner governance as anyone there and privy to many non-public occurrences, which to this very day he has kept to himself. As a Staff member and Officer he was as loyal as they came. Unfortunately after the move to North Carolina a personal situation occurred which was incorrectly in my opinion, made into a business situation and his relationship with AKC was ended. It was at this point we asked John to write for DOG NEWS, which he did weekly for 13 years! Our personal relationship at the time was virtually non-existent as our relationship with AKC was not the friendliest and John’s obligations and loyalties were obviously to his employers, so that our asking John to write was unexpected by most in the Fancy and caused considerable talk at the time. His articles were always his own and his opinions his alone! Topics ranged from the most serious to genuinely funny and of course for the last five years or so he was basically in charge of the very popular and meaningful annual Directors Questionnaire as well. You know it’s not easy to
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write a weekly column and as the years passed some of the topics become redundant but John usually had the ability to introduce a different twist to his ideas. Some people thought he was overly negative about AKC as an unhappy former employee and while on rare occasions this could show up in his writings overall I honestly believed and still believe John has the ability to write about most issues with an unjaundiced and extremely fair eye! It is true that we violently disagreed and continue to disagree about various subjects but I never changed anything he wrote except in two instances—one was if factually something was incorrect, which did not happen that often and two, more commonly, if the language he used was considered inappropriate, which happened more frequently. But as to content, rightly or wrongly, agreeing or disagreeing, I never interfered with him and that’s probably how our relationship grew as strongly and as tight as it did. And on his part I must say he never attempted to interfere with our editorial policy whether or not he agreed with what I wrote or not. Now, our and his, and all the relationships will change as John moves forward (if that move is a forward move) and becomes a Delegate. Surely he will be in a different position than as a writer for DOG NEWS and perhaps he considers himself to be under new and/or different restraints as far as writing is concerned. I hope the avenues of communication between the two of us will remain somewhat open as they have with other Delegate/friends or acquaintances I may have. The fact that I do not believe any former employee who receives a pension from AKC should serve in the capacity of a Delegate is well known and that includes John. Whether or not he is in violation of the clause preventing a person who receives his income from dogs from being a Delegate I do not know but the fact that the Delegates and the Board seem to be so selective in that area certainly makes me nervous about the clause being in the Bylaws at all. The possibility of any Delegate serving on the Board and receiving a pension from AKC is a direct conflict of interest of that I have no doubt whatsoever! I do not know whether or not this applies to Larry Sorenson and Judi Daniels who are Delegates and former employees as well since I do not know their pension status—if any—but if it does I do not think they should be permitted to be seated either—not just John and this applies to family members as well.
Well it will be strange for me not to read John weekly and I shall miss him and only wish him well in the future but hopefully we will be hearing from him periodically and I know you wish him good luck in his new endeavors, which of course will include the breeding and raising of his and Pam’s beloved SCWT’s.
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he conference HSUS is holding in late April is meant to quiet, among other factors, the giant criticism of that organization, which is that little it does is scientifically orientated. Most of HSUS’s appeals are based on emotionalism, very frequently wrongly directed insofar as I am concerned. Little of what it says is based upon concrete facts or scientific evidence. I have been told by one of the leaders of the conference its very purpose is to attempt to establish a credibility in an area in which it is sadly lacking. So what do they label the Conference? The Paradox of Pedigree Dogs. And what is the topic to be discussed?The health of the purebred dog. And what do they do but load the speakers and program with known critics and detractors of the purebred dog. Somehow and probably through the services of people more intent on presenting a fairer type program, Fran Smith was also invited to speak. Then it turned out on the logo for registration for the program appeared the U of P Veterinary School implying support of the program. Upon proper notification the logo was removed! Then through the work of people looking for a more diverse program AKC’s CHF was asked to send a representative to speak also. As of this writing this will probably occur. The problem of course we are all faced with in this situation is how much credence to give to such a conference and why shouldn’t our point of view be presented properly and strongly. I have been invited to attend but have not yet made up my mind since I do not want to support anything that is bound to be negative towards the breeding of the purebred dog. On the other hand ignoring it and not attending can be counteractive and with Fran and the CHF there I should think they would need all the support they can get. I keep objecting to the presence of Jemima Harrison and the presentation of PDE as being totally non-scientific in nature and counter productive. Certainly I have no intention of sitting through any of her performances. Her most recent actions have caused her major accreditation problems due to her, and I quote OUR DOGS in the UK, “wildly inaccurate accusations”. What to do—it’s a two-edged sword to attend or not to attend—my readers’ advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Germany: A Winter Judging Adventure When David was invited to judge in Germany, we were thrilled. Then, we realized the date conflicted with the last Eukanuba scheduled to be held in Long Beach. We’ve always enjoyed attending the show and related programs. However, the chance to go to German Weihnachtsmärkte, eat jagerschnitzel, spaetzle, and drink good Riesling was overpowering. It took about 30 seconds to make the decision to go.
“We Gotta Get Out Of This Place...”
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he refrain from this 1965 Animals song (Did you know Mann and Weil originally wrote this for the Righteous Brothers?) was to be a repetitious theme in regard to flights and car rentals on this trip. Since we hadn’t been to Scotland for a while, David went over a week early. He drove to Coatbridge and was snowed in for the entire visit. Leaving, he had to deal with digging out of the drive, navigating snow drifts and deep snow ruts on roads throughout the area. Driving the icy main highways to the Glasgow airport was harrowing, and then because of weather, he had to deal with a series of flight rescheduling issues. As David was trying to leave Glasgow, I was enduring a series of incredible delays in San Francisco. United boarded my flight about noon. I settled in, fastened seat belt and waited. About 2pm, the pilot announced that the flight was not depart-
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ing, because of pressurization problems. We were sent to another gate presumably to board a different plane. At that gate, we were told, because of union rules, they needed a new crew and we would be leaving at 7pm. At around 7:30 that evening, we pulled out of the gate, taxied to the runway and the pilot announced that there was a red light on in the engine gauges. He said he was going to power down and essentially reboot the engine. Although it seemed to work, several people told the purser they wanted OFF the plane. We went back to the gate, where we had to wait for grounds crews to bring the plane into the dock (union rules) and off-load bags. About 40 minutes later, the plane backed out of the gate, turned toward the runway, when amazingly… three more people stood up and said they wanted off. Back to the gate we went. Over 8 hours past CONTINUED ON PAGE 100
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or FIV in the household. There is a case of a child who was hospitalized with salmonella and then finally cured. In searching for the cause of the infection, it was traced to the kitchen counter and raw dog food fed to the dogs in the household. While some people claim to have fed raw successfully for years, they can count themselves as lucky. Puppies cannot control their uptake of calcium until they are 8-10 months old. Large breeds are most affected by calcium content, but there is no requirement that calcium content be listed on the dog food bag. Many of the so called high end designer foods are heavy in protein. A dog really doesn’t need more than 10 -12% of his food as high quality protein. If there is too much protein in a food it has to be excreted. It can make the kidneys work extra hard and potentially damage them and kidneys do not regenerate. There are only a few companies that test feed their dog food. These include Purina, Hill’s, Royal Canin and Iams. Small companies don’t have the resources to test feed and so these are not a first choice. Only three companies employ a veterinary nutritionist - Purina, Hills and Royal Canin. Some dog foods advertise “human grade” ingredients. But there are technically no grades of ingredients so that can be misleading. Dogs don’t have to have grains. What dogs do need are vitamins, minerals, protein, and energy (as fat or carbohydrates.) Of these ingredients, dogs with allergies are only allergic to proteins. Food intolerance may be related to carbohydrates and environmental factors. With regard to additives, herbs are actually dilute forms of various drugs. Herbs should not be given and do not have any nutritional value. Vitamin A and D can cause toxicity when there is too much. When adding minerals, be careful about zinc and copper. Fish oil has EPA and DHA, which are fatty acids of importance. A minimum phosphorus level of 0.6% is required by AAFCO for over the counter foods. Veterinary products can be lower as needed for dogs with renal disease. PETA has done great harm in that it has impeded research on dog foods and the test feeding of dog foods. PETA infiltrated a dog food company doing testing and produced negative publicity for the company. This sort of thing causes companies to think twice about testing. But testing dog food before it goes on the market benefits dogs. It is a good thing to have small companies bought out by the larger companies
since the larger companies have more resources to test their food. Waltham (makers of Pedigree, Nutro, and Royal Canin) sells more dog food than any other company in the world. I asked a question about food recalls due to aflotoxin. Aflotoxin grows on corn and should be detected at the time corn is received as an ingredient to be put in dog food. Companies have to inspect ingredients before adding them. The recall of dog food that contained Melamine came about when the supplier in China was being deceitful about what they had done. When companies buy ingredients out of the country, monitoring the quality of the ingredients becomes difficult.
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nother issue related to food is how the food is transported. If the food is shipped long distances, does it get overheated, frozen etc.? This can be a problem affecting food quality. The bigger companies have learned that using their own transportation and keeping control of the food from factory to point of sale helps insure the quality of the food. Dr. Remillard made a point to say she was not associated with any dog food company so was speaking as an unbiased person. She did say that in her practice as a veterinary nutritionist she does use the veterinary products made by the few companies that make them because the foods are made consistent, which is essential when managing a medical condition After listening to this very enlightening talk, I came away with the conclusion that sticking with the companies that do food testing is a good idea. Those companies again are Purina, Hills, Royal Canin and Iams. Interesting to note that of these companies, I have seen these four companies as supportive of purebred dog events and of course Purina is a major sponsor of the Canine Health Foundation. I also found Royal Canin and Iams listed as donors. While Doctor Remillard did not single out any company or food, I found her talk helpful, which is why I want to share these notes with you. Dr. Remillard graduated from Purdue with a degree in animal nutrition and went on to a PhD at Colorado State. She got her DVM at Tufts and interned and completed a 2 year residency at Virginia Tech. Post graduate, she worked at Johns Hopkins Medical School before coming to Boston where she practices as a Veterinary Nutritionist at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.
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GCh. DRD’s The Revelation Best of Breed Baton Rouge Kennel Club Judge: Mr. William Cunningham
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a very large entry under Paula Hartinger. Both Will and Judith are from Ontario. Judith also owned the Kerry Blue Terrier that won the breed at Westminster in 2010. Yorkies were virtually dominated by Canadian winners as Best of Opposite Sex Ch Groveshire’s New Sensation was from Newfoundland and the AOM winner GCh Lane’s Mini Cooper was also Canadian entry. The breed winner GCh Pastoral Hit the Jackpot completed the Canadian Hat trick! Congratulations to all. The Non sporting group had 2 best of breed winners and it seems that both were repeat offenders. The American Eskimo Dog GCh Nouktok’s Atka Inukshuk bred and owned by Sharon Robinson of Ontario and handled by Graeme Burdon of Quebec won the breed for the third consecutive year, quite a feat. Graeme was also spotted in the sporting group as he won Golden Retrievers on a dog from the US. As well the Finnish Spitz GCh Pikkinoka Badgr Sir Barksalot won the breed for the second time it is interesting to note that another dog from this kennel went best of opposite sex, that being GCh Pikkinokka’s This Girl Rockz. Both of these dogs were bred in British Columbia by Til Niquidet. Finally in the Herding group the Bouvier Des Flandres Ch Quiche’s Grande Finale is bred by Elaine and Louise Paquette of On-
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tario, no strangers to winning Bouviers at Westminster Elaine and Louise have high hopes for this young dog who won the American National Specialty his first time out as a special. The Norwegian Buhund Ch Trolheimen Who’s Watchin the Bridge co-owned by Dawne Deeley of British Columbia was victorious in the breed ring as well. Other wins by dogs with ties to Canada included; Best of Opposite Sex to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever GCh Little River’s Brynwood Celtie CD. Awards of Merit to the Pointer GCh Brackenmoor the Duchess, The Flat Coated Retriever Ch Fishercreek’s A Star Is Born, Irish Water Spaniel Ch Coonmara’s Emerald Isle Warrior, Irish Red and White setter ch Aislingcudo Mainnealaigh Cle, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Ch Pikkinokka’s Lightening Bug. There were fewer winners in the other groups. In Hounds an Award of Merit went to the Smooth Dachshund GCh Grandgables Sumbuddy Walden. In the Working group Awards of Merit went to the Giant Schnauzer Ch Skansen’s Great Gatsby, the Portuguese Water Dog Ch Sevenbeautyslasting Impression and the Black Russian Terrier GCh Rus Maknalis Shtorm Arbat. The Terrier group had Awards of Merit going to the Parson Russel Terrier Ch Foxbend Colour Me More and the Skye Terrier Ch Kishniga’s HMS Gunsmoke. Dillon, as the Skye Terrier is known is already a Multiple best in show winner in Canada and in the Top Ten of All breeds for 2011 as the show year begins. No other breeds in the Toy group enjoyed as much success at the breed level by Canadians as Yorkies did. However there were many other wins including going Best of Opposite sex in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels was GCh Timberridge’s Lil Sister. An Award of Merit went to the Long Coat Chihuahua Ch TEGS Unlike Any Other. With other Non sporting group winners mentioned elsewhere we cannot forget the Lowchen Ch Kiji Laser No Big Deal who was Best of Opposite sex. In the Herding group we saw #4 All breeds as well as the #1 Bitch of all breeds in Canada for 2010, the Shetland Sheepdog Ch Shelhaven Sweet Seduction go Best of Opposite Sex while her father Ch Shelhaven Alaris won and Award of Merit. Breeder and Co owner of these 2 dogs Karen Henley was there to see the father daughter duo strut their stuff. There were too many winners at the specialties associated with Westminster to mention them all here but we were pleased to see Dog News’ own Matt Stander award Best In Sweepstakes at the prestigious Knickerbocker Dachshund Specialty to the Miniature Wire Haired Dachshund Can Ch Diagram’s Doc’s Prescription, “Hannah” is owned by Dr Michael Tipple of Newfoundland. As Canadians we are known for being humble. We are good at it ad we take pride in it. It seems that the 2010 Winter Olympics was the first time as Canadians that we were able to take pride in our accomplishments and not just turn away and blush when told that we have done well. Perhaps a year later with a little help from our favourite colour commentator David Frei we are learning it is still okay. That’s it now from the True North, follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/salukitamer or read my blog at www. salukitamer.blogspot.com.
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in Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tome) and Latin America (Brazil), and outposts in the Far East (East Timor, Macau, Goa). Disputes led in 1580 to the succession of Philip II of Spain to the Portuguese throne, and 1640 the House of Braganca was established as Portugal’s ruling family which lasted until 1910 when the Portuguese Republic was established. A military government had taken power in 1926, and named an economist, Dr. Antonio Salazar, as prime minister, and for the next 42 years, Salazar and his successor, Marcelo Caetano (appointed prime minister in 1968), ruled Portugal as an authoritarian “corporate” state. Unlike most other European countries, Portugal remained neutral in World War II. It was a charter member of NATO, joining in 1949. The downfall of the Portuguese corporate state came on April 25, 1974, when the Armed Forces Movement seized power in a bloodless coup and established a provisional military government which ended with a bloodless coup called the Carnation Revolution (because of the population having placed a red carnation in the soldier’s gun barrel) which occurred in 1974. This revolution was the end of an almost 50 years of dictatorship, and Portugal finally emerged as a democratic country. The new government immediately recognized the independence of all its colonies thereby marking the end of the Portuguese Empire. Currently, the Azores, and Macau archipelagos are the only territories overseas that remain politically linked to Portugal. The country joined the European Union in 1986 and has a greater political and economic integration with Europe ever since. Portugal was among the first countries to recognize the United States. On 1791 President George Washington opened formal diplomatic relations with the country. The oldest continuously-operating U.S. Consulate in the world, since 1795, is in Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The latest census estimates that 1.3 million individuals living in the United States are of Portuguese ancestry. Curiously the actor Tom Hanks has Portuguese blood form his mother’s side. The “Brazilian” Carmen Miranda was born there, the writers John dos Passos, Daniel Silva, Danielle Steel, can be traced back
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to Portugal, as is the TV reporter Meredith Vieira, and the famous composer John Philip Sousa just a few of many. Portugal has10 native dog breeds; Azores Cattle Dog, Cao de Castro Laboreiro, Cao de Serra da Estrela, Portuguese Warren Hound, Perdigueiro Portuguese, Cao da Serra de Aires, Cao de Agua Portuguese (Portuguese Water Dog), Rafeiro do Alentejo, Barbado da Terceira, and Cao de Gado Transmontano. As the famous wines are from the Alentejo region, nothing is more logical than to talk about one of this place’s highly regarded riches; its own dog breed; the Rafeiro do Alentejo, which will be this article’s ambassador Alentejo is a south-central region of Portugal. The origin of its name, “Além-Tejo”, literally translates to “Beyond the Tagus” or “Across the Tagus”. The region is separated from the rest of Portugal by the Tagus (Tejo) River, and extends to the south where it borders the Algarve. The region’s capital is Evora. The Rafeiro do Alentejo is one of the breeds descended from the Mastiffs of Tibet. They possibly have migrated into Asia Minor, and crossed the Balkans, following the Roman legions from the Black Sea to the shores of the Atlantic. Through centuries of natural selection, they acquired characteristics of their own, becoming different from region to region. In Spain and Portugal the tribes’ survival was based on the exploitation of cattle. For this task these dogs of great strength and size were highly worth protecting the living stock. It can be said that the Rafeiro, (meaning to “guard”, to “shepherd”) regarding its looks and function, can be placed somewhat between the Anatolian Shepherd Dog and the Spanish Mastiff. In Portugal shepherds had to move the cattle annually in search of better pastures, therefore for centuries, the herds accompanied by these mastiffs travelled between the northern region of Douro and the Alentejo hinterland. For the time being the population remained in the southern prairies, where they began to use these dogs to guard the herds, and the rural estates as well.
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t was in 1953 that, thanks to a census carried out by two distinguished fanciers António Cabral and Filipe Romeiras, the official standard of the Rafeiro of Alentejo was established. Conformity to the physical type, temperament and movements are basic factors. Broad, rounded skull, proportional to the corpulence, eyes dark and very expressive, ears small to medium-sized, triangular, with rounded tips placed halfway along the skull, bending at the base and dangling. Its silhouette is slightly convex. Males are bigger and have a bulkier head than females. The neck is short and strong, with a regular dewlap, the trunk is robust, bulky and muscular, the chest broad and deep. Strong, upright limbs, both front and rear. Long and curving tail, on a line with the rump and falling underneath and between the hocks, when in action it may curl up. Hair of medium length, thick, straight and dense, its color black, wolf like, tawny or yellowish, in a fair, striped or white-spotted pattern. Height: Males 27”-28” Females 25”-28” (maximum limits may be slightly surpassed, provided that proportions and functions are respected). ..From the Standard. The Rafeiro is an excellent, safe and self-confident guard dog, but it’s not a dog for beginners.The Rafeiro is calm, steadfast, and brave, but not aggressive. Independent, watchful, and self-assured, these dogs are affectionate with their own family but suspicious of strangers. It is very important to begin training as early as possible, because a fully grown dog may be too strong, heavy and too big to be corrected. Sensitive to reprimands and eager to receive affection, they will generally get along with other animals provided they have been introduced to them when they are still young. In the 60’s and 70’s this breed severely declined, but at the turn of the century this situation has been overcome, thanks to the zeal of a group of dedicated breeders, who, with perseverance are carrying out the task of ensuring the continuity of the Rafeiro do Alentejo. Today we can say that this precious heritage will be bestowed on future generations. Our readers can obtain the whole standard at the FCI’s site. The breed is also recognized by several dog associations, and consultations can be done at http://www.akc.org/breeds/rafeiro_do_alentejo/.
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National Association of Canine Scent Work Herot, Gaunt and O’Brien’s experimentation with classes eventually led to the development of the dog sport they call K9 Nose Work and the establishment of the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW), its only sanctioning and organizing body. All breeds and mixed breeds can excel at K9 Nose Work due to NACSW’s unique training approach. It’s proven to be effective with puppies, canine seniors, dogs with disabilities and dogs with behavior problems. Although Gaunt, Herot and O’Brien deliberately developed the program so behavior problems wouldn’t prevent any dog from participating, it turns out that K9 Nose Work is a beneficial form of behavior modification for reactive and anxious dogs. For example, it’s beneficial to the reactive dog because the class set up enables it to participate without encountering other dogs while it’s working. That’s because only one dog works at a time. The others are crated away from the search area. K9 Nose Work also provides an outlet for pent up energy by giving the dog a “job” to do. And, because it’s associated with the predatory, appetitive functions of hunting for food in the dog’s brain, it’s a pleasurable activity. Each time the dog completes a search and gets a treat, it makes a positive association with the training. Over time, that alters its brain chemistry. K9 Nose Work is an effective means of behavior modification for the anxious dog for all of the same reasons. Plus, it helps trigger the anxious dog’s relaxation response because detection work is mentally demanding and physically tiring. K9 Nose Work Classes While highly motivated dogs could begin training anywhere, entry level classes are taught indoors to minimize distractions because they’re open to dogs with different backgrounds and levels of experience. “We tried to set up the class environment such that the search we created is the only exciting thing in it,” Herot says. Entry level K9 Nose Work classes have three goals. The first is discovering which
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reward—treat or toy--motivates the dog to hunt or search. The second goal is teaching the dog that it’s okay to hunt for the reward it really likes and wants. Because most dogs are taught not sniff things, etc., it takes time to entice their natural instinct to hunt. They’re never pressured psychologically or physically in class, i.e., no equipment is used that might inadvertently inhibit or correct them. All training is done on a flat collar. The third goal is to acclimate the dog to the environment such that it feels comfortable enough to hunt or search. The dog needs to develop enough independence to willingly go out and seek the reward it wants. That’s achieved by doing a simple container search in the form of a game. “We start by playing a game with a box, in which we’ve put the treat that the dog really wants. We allow the dog to investigate the box independently and reward himself by eating the treat after he finds it. That takes the pressure off of him.” After the dog finds the treat and eats it, the game begins again. The search is gradually made more difficult by adding boxes but still only putting a treat inside one of them. That builds the dog’s intensity to search. Progressing to an Odor Search Transitioning from a food search to an odor search is done by association. After the dog can find the treat reliably, the treat is then always paired with a scent, i.e., at every location where it finds the treat, one of the three target odors is present. “After the dog develops an expectation that the treat is paired with the odor of birch, for example, the treat is withheld and only the birch odor is put inside one of the boxes,” Herot says. “Because the dog now associates the treat with the birch odor, it will investigate until it finds the birch odor in expectation of also finding the treat. After the dog finds the odor, the handler gives the dog the treat. The dog then makes the connection between finding the odor and being given a treat by his handler.” Training the Alert Teaching the dog to perform an Alert behavior, and thereby indicate that it’s found the odor, is done by only giving the reward after the dog does a particular behavior, i.e., whatever the dog tends to do naturally when it finds the odor. “Each breed has its own style of working or hunting. We try to incorporate these natural tendencies as much as possible. For example, a Pointer might freeze and point, while a Border collie might down. Regardless which behavior
the dog does naturally, we shape it into an Alert by only rewarding for it.” Odor Recognition Test (ORT) To enter a trial, the dog and handler first must pass the Odor Recognition Test (ORT). The purpose of the ORT is to verify that the dog knows the target odor used in competition. To pass the ORT, the dog must identify the location of the target odor and the handler must correctly say when the dog is doing an Alert, within a 3-minute time period. Twelve boxes are placed in one or two rows but only one has the target odor. The handler doesn’t know in which box the odor is hidden. K9 Nose Work Trials and Titles K9 Nose Work Trials are an all day event. Each trial level has four parts: a container search; vehicle search; interior building search and exterior area search. Three K9 Nose Work titles may be earned: K9 Nose Work 1 (NW1), K9 Nose Work 2 (NW2) and K9 Nose Work 3 (NW3). At each trial level, the dog must find all of the hides to achieve a 100-pt. score. Points for handling faults are deducted. At the NW1 trial level, there’s one birch odor hide in each of the trial’s four parts. For example, a dog must search three vehicles but only one has the birch odor. The hides can’t be placed higher than 4-ft. above the ground and there are no intentional distractions. The handler must call the Alert but no trained response is required. At the NW2 trial level, the search areas are larger and more complex. For example, the container search might be luggage instead of cardboard boxes, there are two interior searches with three rooms each, etc. The handler is told how many hides there are. But there are more of them and they include two odors: birch and anise, which may be combined. There are distractions like food and toys. At the NW3 trial level, the dog must be proficient in three odors: birch; anise; and clove. The hides are placed up to 6-ft. above the ground. The dog must do a trained Alert response. If the handler indicates it’s a “sit,” for example, the dog must “sit” when it finds an odor(s). The handler, who doesn’t know how many hides there are, must determine when the dog has finished searching a 3-room area for the interior search, for example, during a 3-minute time period. For more information about K9 Nose Work, visit the following two Web sites: www.k9nosework.com for general information about the sport, as well as workshops, classes, etc.; and www.nacsw.net for information about trials, rules, certified instructors, etc.
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