Dog News, April 3, 2015

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Dog News Contents • April 3, 2015 10 Editorial 14 The Lighter Side of Judging: Angel Of The Morning By michael h. faulkner 18 Marxisms: Better Education By Sid Marx 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Babbling: From Fairytale To Simply Tail To Nightmare By Geir Flyckt-pedersen 30 A Different Perspective: No Business Like Nose Business By Linda More 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Adrian Ghione 42 Lion Dogs In Louisville: Pekingese National Specialty By Susan Shephard 44 Mutual Recognition Of KC and FCI Judges laura Quickfall 48 When Seeing Is Not Believing By carlotta cooper 52 Off The Leash: Will Indiana’s New Law Affect Dog Shows? By Shaun Coen 54 You And Your Vet By merry fitzgerald, dvm 66 Crufts 2015 International Junior Handling Competition By Yossi Guy 74 True Griff: American Brussels Griffon National Specialty By Anne Catterson 78 The FCI Confusion, Health Microsite, AENC TV Ratings And More By Matthew H. Stander 80 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 84 Click: Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville, Kentucky By booth photography 88 Click: The Way We Were By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 90 Letters To The Editor 92 handlers directory • 94 subscription rates • 96 classified advertising • 98 advertising rates

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Editorial Certainly the signing of the bill by Virginia’s Governor Terry McAuliffe may result in the shutting down of PETA’s notorious Norfolk, Virginia shelter known nationally for its high rate of euthanasia. The bill introduced by Sen. Bill Stanley tweaks a state law that defines private animal shelters, clarifying that their purpose is to find adoptive homes for PETA AND animals. Upset by PETA’s high rate of INDIANA euthanasia the State Senator said he’s hopeful PETA will take steps to reduce its high kill rate and that if it doesn’t it could be considered non compliant with the law and lose access to euthanasia drugs. PETA lobbyists vociferously opposed the Bill, which flew through both houses of the Commonwealth’s chambers and was easily signed into law by the Governor. Yet another blow to this organization’s reputation, which seems to be diminishing in the area of dog care along with that of HSUS’s, which very recently through its President Wayne Pacelle gave very questionable testimony at a recent Congressional hearing about among other things its donation ratio to shelters. You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time as this old Lincolnesque attributed adage becomes more appropriate as the public learns the true nature of both of these organizations--money making machines with little interest in the care and welfare of the dogs for sure.

On a par in a sense with the Indiana and now Arkansas lawmakers who are using religious freedom as a bogus excuse to enforce discrimination. These pages have made our views known to both CBS, the airers of the Final Four, and to the Indianapolis Star about these laws.

Hopefully the public reaction will cause a change in the attitude of both State legislatures and the Governors thereof because the reality of the situation is that the wording of the laws are nothing more than an excuse to discriminate against certain individuals. As was written earlier...You can fool some of the people some of the time etc., etc., etc., or as Mr. Menaker is so fond of saying (not necessarily about either of the above written problems) “I may have been born at night, but it wasn’t last night!” Let’s hope the legislatures of Indiana and Arkansas come to their collective sense and that the public finally is realizing the true motives about PETA and HSUS as well.

Another break in the wall

THOUGHT FOR as the Leeds Championship show THE WEEK has dropped admission charges

so that legally docked dogs may now be exhibited and shown there. This brings to 9 the number of championships in the U.K. that have circumvented the ‘ridiculous’ rule that precluded docked dogs from being exhibited at shows to which the public pay to enter. Now if TKC would only lift the Euro restrictions forbidding inbreeding think of the progress that would be being made across the Atlantic.

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These pages stand foursquare with AKC in its dispute with FCI. Indeed FCI’s answer to AKC, which was posted online by the CKU (China Kennel Union) and then removed (most probably at FCI’s request since THE FCI this was intended to be a private communication between AKC and FCI), was read by these pages when it was originally posted! President Rafael de Santiago and his colleagues at FCI totally overlooked the 2008 Memorandum between the two parties and instead cited a Memo dated 2003. The FCI blackball of American judges came about directly due to American judges having judged or agreeing to adjudicate “in a non-FCI club in China and as reported by CKU to the FCI Asia Section of FCI. AKC responded properly and accordingly and as things have turned out there may have been instances of the same thing happening in Hong Kong

and South Korea. What is so amazing to these pages is that the FCI with its new and elaborate building in Belgium can flaunt the European competition laws so flagrantly. It has been interpreted that the European competition MESS legislation means that it is not lawful for any organization to seek to dominate or manipulate the market place. Anti competitive conduct including attempts to restrict competition or ban judges from taking part in events run by competitors are UNLAWFUL in Europe for sure. Whether or not similar laws apply to the FCI Asia Pacific section may be debatable but as FULL MEMBERS of a European incorporated organization they should and must be held to the same degree of responsibility as are at least the European Members. This ruling of FCI, which of course is neither a registry nor a Kennel Club, preventing foreign judges from judging for non-FCI Clubs has been under attack for years by these pages. NOW is the time to stand firm and not capitulate if further discussions are to be held between the two organizations.

Last week AKC announced the launching of its new Health Microsite AKC’S “NEW’ dedicated to canine health. The site kicks off a series of health initiaHEALTH MICROSITE tive announcements to be introduced in the coming year. The initial

stage of the new microsite offers information on care, nutrition, preventative health and breeder education. It consists fully of 102 separate topics in these matters and had 100,000 hits within the first three days of going on-line. What was disappointing for these pages was that fully more than 70% of these topics were re-circulated articles from AKC Family Dog! Indeed there were a few breeder opinions--one of particularly questionable origin coming out against A-I totally and denouncing the use of frozen sperm. Does AKC really want to encourage those kinds of opinions generally much less on its so-called health site? One would have thought that the entire paragraph should have been edited and/or eliminated for sure! That the site so far is mainly a compilation of prior articles lessens its value considerably for the real breeder but may offer an opportunity to influence the general public. Supposedly the future will bring a more sophisticated approach to the site but these days one rarely knows what to believe from AKC. Included of course as one of the 102 topics is the Wooftale project, which by the way in all of its promotion fails in its branding to even mention its relationship to AKC. It’s curious enough to have Wooftale included in a Health Microsite but AKC’s understanding of branding a product it owns and has financed that excludes its name is questionable at best!

Unfortunately the reports that came as it was much more than a mere show giving organization although there is no denying that out of the recently held International Companion Animal Coalition (ICAMC) held in Isits ties to AKC’s Global Services must have tanbul and which focused on Dog Population been a factor too. Awareness of animal welManagement concluded that the dog meat fare practices was high among the delegates trade is alive and well in Asia. at this conference but certainly the Almost 200 representatives DOG MEAT A MAJOR statement provided by Change For from more than 20 countries Animals Foundation was the most TRADE IN ASIA were in attendance to discuss startling and is quoted herein--”If rabies, the dog meat trade and other welfare there were a dog meat trade in the U.K., all issues facing large numbers of stray dogs and 8 million of our best friends would be eaten ‘the risk posed to people’. Sort of sounds like in a matter of 3 months. There would no lonthe conferences held by the AKC recognized ger be any dogs left...that is how big the dog kennel club years ago, the NGKC. Indeed in meat trade is in Asia.” Perhaps CKU and the those days the NGKC was the leader of pro- Asia Pacific Section of the FCI and the FCI itmoting the health and welfare of the dog in self should worry more about that problem China and was probably one of the reasons and not concern themselves so much as to who AKC ended up recognizing it over the CKU, judges where and for which kennel club.

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Angel of the Morning

By Michael H. Faulkner

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y friend PENNY, a lovely lady from Seattle, along with her husband, RON, chose to retire in the Tappahannock, Virginia area several years ago. Upon meeting PENNY for the first time, and upon her first hearing of my passion for the sport of purebred dogs, she asked, “MICHAEL – I have a very close friend in Seattle who breeds Old English Sheepdogs.

Her name is MERRILEE RUSH. Do you know her?” I thought for a minute, rewinding the vintage reel in the back of head and came up empty handed. “Nope, can’t say I do PENNY. “Well, the two of you must meet, as I have a feeling you have a great deal in common.” “I am open to all possibilities and I look forward to it. Next time I judge in the Seattle area, we will make it happen,” I add. “Wonderful, you may know her from her music. She had a big hit back in the late sixties---early seventies---and was nominated for a Grammy. You know the song – “Angel of the Morning”. The vintage reel started again. Within a matter of seconds I succumb to an Out of Body Experience (OBE)--MERRILEE RUSH fills my head from temple to temple with her chart topping song.

There’ll be no string to bind your hands not if my love can’t bind your heart.

And there’s no need to take a stand for it was I who chose to start.

I see no need to take me home.

I’m old enough to face the dawn.

Just call me angel of the morning ANGEL Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby.

Just call me angel of the morning ANGEL Then slowly turn away from me…….

— Words & Music by Chip Taylor “MICHAEL, MICHAEL” PENNY repeated forcing me to retreat from my OBE back to the conversation, denying me the pleasure of continuing one of my favorite songs from that particular decade. “Oh, yes I’m sorry PENNY. I would love to meet MERRILEE. Please give her my contact information and if, and when I judge in Seattle we will, for surely get together.”

From my initial conversation with PENNY, to my journey to meet MERRILEE it took a total of five years to come to fruition. During this five-year period, every time PENNY and I would connect at various local functions, fundraising events, and ROTARY club meetings, MERRILEE was always mentioned, keeping the conversation alive until our recent--somewhat clandestine meeting---while judging the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show.

Unseasonably warm weather welcomes me, blackballistic-nylon-rolling-garment-bag (with broken handle), mini-man-bag, and small-black-ballistic-nylon-rolling-carry-on to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac).

The taxi driver, using an exotic mixture of the English language with a blend of British and Indian accents, helps me load my collection of personal items into the back of the taxi. “You know, your handle is not working properly, making it very difficult to get your luggage into the cab,” he barks in a slightly arrogant tenor.

“Well, actually, I am painfully aware of the fact that the leather-strapped handle is currently broken. May I suggest using the side handle instead of the obvious handle on the top of the case. If you notice, there are actually five handles to utilize when lifting, rolling, and moving the case. One on the top---it’s broken---one on each side, one on the bottom and the extended handle that is currently closed. So, if you choose to assist me in removing my cases upon our arrival at my destination, either utilize one of the other four handles that are fully functioning, or please allow me to remove the luggage myself,” I say to the someContinued on page 56

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arxism M s This Judge’s Point Of View

By Sid Marx

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t a recent AKC Delegate’s committee meeting there was a discussion about turnover within the delegate body. Under the bright leadership of the committee chairperson there was further dialogue as to the reasons for this instability. Some in the room felt that among the reasons delegates quit or retired were a sense of disenchantment, a feeling of a lack of accomplishment, and “what does the AKC do for me?” As a delegate, I agree with those feelings, and I am hopeful that our new Board Chairman can turn this glacier around. To some degree, those are the very reasons that exhibitors are leaving our sport, and we are not attracting enough new people. It is past time for the AKC (delegates, Board and staff) to demonstrate to the fancy that it can be relevant today.

Although things have changed tremendously over the past one hundred plus years of the AKC’s existence, maybe a return to our roots would not be such a bad thing. The AKC’s Mission Statement seems pretty forthright to me:

eight breeds to those already recognized in this country. How many of these breeds have a quality - or ANY - judge’s education program? How about education for breeders of this new breed? How are people attracted to a new breed learning about it? Hit and miss? Listen to ONE person’s opinion?

There are breeds that have been part of the “AKC family” for many years that still do not have any education program. Since I consider part of a judge’s responsibilities to be to help maintain the nuances and integrity of a breed, how is a judge supposed to do that without the proper education supplied by the breed Parent Club? I am not questioning whether these breeds should be part of the AKC. Many of these are well-established old breeds. I just wonder if decisions to accept more breeds are based more on “worthiness,” readiness, or finances?

As far as “ ... promoting the ... breeding for type and function,” it is undeniable that a lot more could be done. In 1884, a group of 13 breed clubs - 10 American clubs and 3 Canadian clubs - founded the American Kennel Club. These 13 clubs pledged “to do everything to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purity of thoroughbred dogs.” Much has been changed since about thirty individuals organized the American Kennel Club. However, Article III under the Charter, which is titled Objects of the Club, states, “... and generally to do everything to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs.”

So there it is. I am asking how many of you think the AKC “is promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function,” and generally (doing) everything to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs.” I am not against the relatively recent addition of canine companions to our companion sports. It was an inevitable change, and is adding to our strength in fighting the real

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB’S MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding 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.

How has AKC done in fulfilling its statement? Some good, some not so much. I believe the AKC has been dedicated in “upholding the integrity of its Registry,” although I often wonder if the requirements to be a recognized breed are strong enough. For example, since 2000, the AKC has added thirty18 Dog News

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Question of the week

By Matthew H. Stander

What is your reaction to AKC’s hard stand towards FCI for its alleged black-balling of American Judges who were hired to adjudicate for nonFCI clubs in a country where there was an FCI club in existence?

Bruce Schwartz

I live and was raised in a society where we believe competition fosters quality and innovation and thus support the AKC’s position.

Our first anti-trust laws were passed in the 1890’s. I frankly don’t understand how any organization can anoint themselves as the only organization which should exist to provide registrations or exhibitions to dog breeders. AKC has a business relationship with a non FCI club and it would be irresponsible for them not to support that relationship.

Gerard Penta

I applaud the AKC Board’s position as expressed in Jim Crowley’s February 19, 2015 letter to Rafael de Santiago. Indeed, this AKC position is completely consistent with my advice on the matter, which I offered in response to Jim’s December 22, 2014 informational e-mail to the judges organizations.

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Jeffrey G. Pepper

As I understand it, the original dispute was over an FCI Asian kennel club saying that it would not hire judges who judged for a competing kennel club in the same country, something that it would seem any club was well within its rights to do. Why shouldn’t a national kennel club be able to choose who it hires and doesn’t hire to judge its shows? In this case, the Asia Pacific Section of FCI (a group representing the FCI recognized Kennel Clubs in Asia) decided together that they would all have this policy and uphold that policy in their country if a judge violated their rule in any of their member countries. The Asian Section published a list of three AKC judges who had judged for a non-FCI club in a country with a competing FCI club. AKC took exception to this “blacklisting” of its 3 judges. There were legitimate questions raised whether the judges involved had been informed in advance of this rule. The Asian Section rescinded their decision and published a warning that they would adhere to their policy effective at a date in the then near future.

Both AKC’s Board and the Board of the Asian Section got their backs up at being, in their opinion, told what to do by a foreign Kennel Club and this further escalated to involve FCI as a whole. AKC sent a strongly worded letter to the FCI’s President indicating that if a change wasn’t made FCI judges would not be allowed to judge at AKC shows, and the FCI Board, not surprisingly, recently responded with similar threats to AKC judges. As it now stands FCI judges cannot judge in the USA after May 19th and AKC judges cannot judge in FCI countries as of the same date. The original objection has unnecessarily grown to something far more important with a

far greater potential impact on the entire Sport. In my opinion, the harsh stance taken by AKC led to the FCI’s harsh response. Far more importantly, a relatively minor issue (the rule barring judges from any country judging for a competing Kennel Club in a country with a FCI member club) has existed for at least 10 years, though it was rarely if ever enforced.

The issue has unnecessarily ballooned into a potentially major dispute between the two largest dog show oriented organizations in the world and is, I firmly believe, a detriment to the sport of dogs as a whole on an unprecedented international scale.

The dispute feeds right into the hands of our detractors at a time when the sport as a whole is on the defensive against the ever increasing demands of the Animal Rights zealots. It makes us all look foolish. Worse, if things stay as they are now, it deprives us of the experience and knowledge of a number of highly thought of judges from FCI countries. Think of it, no judge from anywhere in Europe could judge any AKC show. Breed experts from the countries of origin of most of our breeds would be barred from judging our Specialties. And, of course, the same would be true in reverse. In my mind, given the continuing shrinking of registrations and participation in the sport as a whole, anything that tends to separate us is not good.

Further, considering the greying of the sport and the decreasing interest of younger generations in participating in the Sport of Dogs, having two of the world’s premier canine organizations at odds over anything is not good.

To be at odds over this issue and not working to resolve it as quickly as possible is a severe detriment to the Sport as a whole. I implore all involved to find a mutually satisfaction Continued on page 72

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FROM FAIRYTALE TO SIMPLY TAIL TO NIGHTMARE!!

“Gegen die Dummheit kämpfen selbst die Götter vergebens!”

(Translated: Against stupidity even the Gods fight a losing battle.)

By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

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nyone with any knowldown as was what happened edge of terriers knows that after the infamous BBC show. for most of the terrier breeds Take every opportunity to the tail can without any diseducate the general public comfort be used as a “handle”. Very about anything “doggy”- in this useful when a dog is stuck underground case about terriers and what is or even when involved in a fight! And acceptable handling of this parwhen I play with my own terriers, be ticular group of dogs. Including it the Norfolks or the Wires, they love the use of their tails! it when you grab them by the tail and Then of course we have try to hold them back when throwing a to remember that what to us ball. But of course for the general pubseems normal, may to the not lic, pulling any animal’s tail is considso well informed seem like ered cruel, so maybe we have to acabuse. cept that and try to adjust?

Many moons ago when I I keep mentioning how sad it is was a very young teenager when ignorance is allowed to affect our I watched a Swedish lady world of show dogs in judge in my hometown any way- and following Bergen. An elderly genCrufts this year, poor Re- “Take every tleman and avid hunter becca Cross after proba- opportunity lifted his dog onto the tably her proudest moment ble by the leash and the ever as a handler: Win- to educate tail. The judge went berning the ultimate title with the general serk saying: “Never let me her lovely Scottie: Best public about see this kind of treatment in Show at Crufts 2015, again” and proceeded to was met with a wall of anything gently lift the dog onto the protests. A petition evi- “doggy”table, one hand under the dently signed by-till now- in this case chin the other one between close to 100,000 people the hind legs: “This is how blaming her for cruelty about terriers to do it!” as she lifted her dog by and what is From that moment on, I don’t the tail after the win- acceptable think I have ever in my 50 years with demands that her or so of showing lifted a dog by win should be revoked or handling of the tail. Not even at home apart this particuthe dog disqualified. from in special circumstances.

How people can lar group of Personally I think it is about come up with this idea acceptable to use the tail as a I simply don’t know. It dogs. Includ- “handle” for the terrier breeds, was a dog show and ing the use of but in this country I have seen it the judging was based their tails!” done with Lhasas, Shih-Tzu, on how much the judge Poodles and even Cockliked the dog compared ers- which I personally find to her opponents. Not on how she was rather questionable! After every handled or treated, but then who even Westminster I get the same quessuspects that common sense comes into tion from my non-doggy friends: the equation in this case?

Why do they have to carry the And according to what I have heard dogs all the way across the ring to Crufts Dog Show has declined any acthe judging table??? And on many tion regarding the winner, which I find occasions I have seen famous hanappropriate. dlers carry their charges – under I hope, however, that the KC does the chin, but by the tail- all the way! not miss this opportunity to “claim their I have never been able to underterritory” as the ultimate experts in this stand WHY. They all have legs, they field- and not just take the criticism lying all can walk- and just to give them an Continued on page 76

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A Different

By Linda More

Perspective NO BUSINESS LIKE

A few weeks ago I was returning home from a judging assignment and arrived at the major city airport fairly early on a busy Monday morning.

Checked the suitcase and headed for the nearest security screening area, which appeared to be very crowded and backed up. A uniformed lady flagged me down saying, “Go to the other screening area down there,” and she waved at a distant point far down the hall, “that one is moving much faster.” I wondered as I made the trek along the hallway, why this one should be so much faster that personnel were redirecting traffic to it. Arriving there I found a long line, but shock and surprise, that line was walking along at a leisurely but close to normal pace. Why?? As we wove through the chutes, suddenly around a corner appeared... a dog. A dark yellow, almost fox red, Labrador, standing quietly with his uniformed handler, quickly giving each passenger a sniff. I could see his nose wiggle and hear the sniffing. Some few people slowed down but were encouraged to keep walking without stopping at the dog, and so we arrived at the screening machines in short order. And here, we were told to keep shoes and light jackets on, and leave almost everything in the luggage, and pass through regular machines rather than those time consuming “hands up and don’t move!” devices. In short, just like the TSA Pre-Chek process. What 30 Dog News

NOSE BUSINESS

a time saver that dog was! And I for one would stake my safety on a good odor detection dog over any machine. Dogs do have limits – sniffing, while it comes naturally to them, is hard work over time. Dogs need rests to be at their best sniffing powers, and the won“The derful canine olfactory system marvelous must not be allowed to get canine dehydrated. Machines have the edge there, never needing olfactory a break, a drink, or praise or system reward. But it was an inspiring comes thing to see a dog being emfactory ployed so well at this airport.

The marvelous canine installed, as olfactory system comes facit were, in tory installed, as it were, in every dog. every dog. Certainly some Certainly breeds are physically better equipped than others, but some they all have it. And no animal breeds are on Earth is as generous as the physically dog in offering this extraordinary ability to our service better whether for professional or equipped recreational purposes. We huthan others, mans can never know what it is but they all like to live in a world so populated by odors, each sifted have it.” and sorted and individually recognized by the dog. Even perfume testers and wine tasters can’t begin to come close.

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10 Questions ASKEDOF...

Adrian Ghione

BORN: SANTA FE, ARGENTINA RESIDES: OAKDALE, CA MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: SAGITTARIUS

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

I was 16 in Argentina and showed my father’s Akita that the judge excused for lack of merit. The judge asked me if I liked showing dogs and of course I said yes. Then the judge proceeded to advise me to save my money and when “you get enough saved” I’ll help you find a good one.

How difficult was it to finish your championship?

At 22 when I came to the U.S. with my Standard Schnauzer it was harder than I expected.

Still it only took five weekends early in this new century when entries were much larger.

Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like?

Portuguese Water Dog.

Which canine of the opposite sex would you be?

Mrs. James Edward Clark.

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

Somebody has to monitor the system.

How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones?

About 45 weekends a year or around 150 shows. Montgomery County, Palm Springs and a little show in Camden, Arkansas (South Arkansas Kennel Club).

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

Eddie Boyes.

What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy?

Seeing a puppy I bred turn out well.

What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate?

Being nice to others, and sometimes I have to work hard at it.

If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite.

Of course Mrs. Clark from the past, and also from yesteryear-George Ward and Anna Wanner.

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Britt’s Ramblin’ Whispering Warrior Best of Breed

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Lion Dogs in Pekingese Club of America National Specialty

By Susan Shephard

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n March 12, The Pekingese Club of America held its national Specialty as a concurrent show in Louisville, KY. If you haven’t made the trek to Louisville in the spring, you need to put it on your bucket list.

Rated as the top show site in 2014, it has much to offer the exhibitor and they bend over backwards to accommodate the Specialty clubs. With no charge for reserved grooming, most of the Pekingese exhibitors were set up together, which made for fun times and camaraderie.

The Pekingese weekend started on Wednesday night with the Black Mask Party sponsored by Doll McGinnis publications (The Orient Express) and the Pekingese Association.

With heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, it was like a Pekingese reunion of both old and new friends. It was great to see not only our veteran breeder/exhibitors but some new faces as well.

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Thursday, after the all breed classes, the Specialty began with Louise Harden (Lounar Pekingese ROM) judging Sweepstakes. Best in Sweepstakes was 9-12 puppy Diaquiris Samantha Jones bred and owned by Cynthia Dyson. She found her Best of Opposite in Sweeps from the 6-9 month puppy class; Katsa Magic Mike bred and owned by Thomas Jenkins and Vince Hedrick.

Dr. Margaret Reed judged regular classes.

Winners dog was Livanda Fabbiano, bred by Stuart and Andrea Livesey (UK) and owned and shown by Howard Fan. This young dog went on to finish his title this weekend by winning 3-five point majors. Howard is one of our newest exhibitors, so what a great way to start! Reserve Winners dog and Best Bred by Exhibitor was Katsa Magic Mike, owned and bred by Thomas Jenkins and Vince Hedrick. Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/BOS/Best Puppy was Cynthia Dyson’s Diaquiris Samantha Jones. Reserve Winners Bitch was Dr. Raymundo Lo’s Dreamville High on Love.

Louisville!

The Best of Breed class was outstanding; there were many dogs that would have made a worthy winner on the day. CH Pequest General Tso, bred by owner David Fitzpatrick, co-owner Nancy Shapland was Best of Breed. Select Dog was GCH Pekeden PHD for Schuyler, owned by Mary Schuyler Campbell and breeders Thomas Curley and Diane Bell-Curley. Select Bitch was CH Pekeden Pear Blossom, owner/ breeders Thomas Curley and Diane BellCurley.

On Saturday, prior to regular classes, the Pekingese Club of America offered a three-hour Judges Education that was well attended, followed by ringside mentoring.

Additionally there was ringside mentoring offered Thursday morning and afternoon.

Saturday evening featured the PCA Banquet and awards plus the raffle drawing and auction. The highlight of the awards was that Kitty Schnell was awarded the PCA Sportsman of the year award. Kitty is the driving force behind the Derbytown Pekingese club and we appreciate her!

Many thanks to the Louisville show committee that helped with so many things to make our show successful. Also, sincere appreciation to everyone who stepped up and donated auction and hospitality bag items, to those that travelled so far to attend, and to everyone who demonstrated such great sportsmanship. We’ll see you next year in Reno!

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Position Toward Mutual Recognition TKC’sAmerican Judges Outlined As Well of Kennel Club & FCI Judges - Kennel Club Signs Agreement With FCI

By Laura Quickfall

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or a number of years the Kennel Club’s (KC) top 16 judges had been given a concession by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), in that they were permitted to judge all Kennel Club CC breeds at shows in countries which were affiliated with the FCI. Whilst the concession had been in place for UK judges, the KC did not offer full reciprocity with the FCI and the FCI expressed its dissatisfaction at the Kennel Club’s requirement that FCI judges complete questionnaires.

In April 2011, the KC entered into discussions with the FCI in an attempt to resolve the situation and agree upon reciprocity between the two organisations in the form of an agreement of the mutual recognition of each organisation’s judges’ education and training.

In March 2013 the KC announced that it was continuing its discussions with the FCI, and that the organisations had devised an initial mutual agreement and discussions would continue in order to develop the details prior to implementation.

Over the intervening period there has been much discussion both with representatives of the FCI and at the KC General Committee. As a result an agreement has been signed to allow: KC approved judges to award Certificats d’Aptitude au Championat International de Beauté (CACIBs) and to judge Groups and Best in Show at International FCI CACIB Shows, and for Certain CACIB judges to be nominated to award CCs at KC licensed shows without having to complete the standard KC questionnaire.

The agreement confirms that all UK resident CC, Group and Best in Show judges continue to be eligible to award CACIBs for the relevant breeds and to judge Groups and Best in Show at International FCI CACIB Shows as appropriate. To view the agreement, please visit www. thekennelclub.org.uk/activities/dog-showing/ already-involved-in-dog-showing/judges/.

New criteria have been negotiated for UK resident judges who have awarded CCs in 50% or more of the breeds that are allocated CCs in an FCI group, to be approved to judge the relevant group and those judges who have judged five or more FCI groups will be eligible to be approved to judge the relevant Group and/or Best in Show at International FCI CACIB Shows.

As part of this project the KC undertook a review of the way in which nominations and paperwork for overseas judges are managed by show societies and the Kennel Club. This work included consideration of the many positive and negative comments received after the Kennel Club’s 2013 announcement.

The review has resulted in the introduction of a ‘screening process’ for the nomination of FCI International judges in particular and overseas judges generally to be approved to judge at KC Championship Shows. A summary of the process is given below and full details can be found in the Kennel Club’s Code of Best Practice for the Selection of Judges and Code of Best Practice for Judges and Ring Stewards.

Show Societies’ responsibilities At a General or Group Championship Show the number of overseas judges nominated to award Challenge Certificates and/or judge Groups and Best in Show must not exceed 20% of the total number of judges appointed.

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When Seeing Is Not Believing It’s that time of the year again, when animal activists seemingly come out of the woodwork to start petitions and social media campaigns over ways of caring for animals that were ordinary when most of us were growing up. Lots of animal lovers are sincere in believing that dogs should not be chained or tethered. And there are many animal lovers who genuinely worry about dogs kept outside without shelter when it’s too cold. The problem is, all too often, these petitions and social media campaigns are built around phony incidents.

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By Carlotta Cooper Take, for example, the case of a family in Clarksville, Tennessee. “Clarksville crying dog video, petition spur death threats,” by Philip Grey http://www.theleafchronicle.com/story/news/local/ clarksville/2015/02/26/clarksvilleviral-video-petition-spur-deaththreats/24080311/. The family, who wish to remain unnamed because of the harassment they have already received, have two Huskymix dogs. The dogs have heated dog houses and their food and water are kept on a small raised platform outside. Photos of the dogs in the paper and in the video show them to be a little plump and well-coated. None of this stopped the family’s neighbor from deciding that the dogs were suffering and lacking in shelter. The neighbor took a 30-second video of the dogs howling in the snow (snow is relatively rare in middle Tennessee, though there has been a lot this year) and posted it on her Facebook page with the title: “CLARKSVILLE, TN, Dogs Crying In Agony Left Out In The Cold! Demand Punishment For The Owners!” The video was shared over 6000 times from her page.

There is no way to know how many times it was shared after that.

As a result, the family – which includes a young daughter – was terrorized with threats of arson and death.

Responses to the original video included the following comments (sic): • “Shoot the morons in the head and drag their lifeless body’s out into the cold.”

• “Burn down their house!

(Expletive) idiots, who’s the animal here the dogs or the owners!”

• “Hope these people lose their jobs, useless human beings !!!!!”

• “Stupid selfish (expletive)!!!!

I just wanna shot people like this!!!!”

• “I’d LOVE to get my hands on those EVIL vile scum!!!!!..

They WILL get their’s in the END!!!!!!”

According to one poster on the Clarksville Police Department Facebook page, people had mapped the family’s address and some people said they would go to their house.

The family’s daughter broke down crying after reading the comments.

It should be noted that the neighbor who filmed the dogs had to see their dog houses when she filmed them.

The dog houses were deliberately left out of the video to give the impression that the dogs didn’t have any shelter.

The case was quickly investigated by the Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Animal Control who ascertained that there was no factual basis for the accusations.

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oly Week kicked off with a brouhaha of biblical proportions when Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (R) signed into law The Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which critics have brandished as a “license to discriminate” against LGBT people. As a result, companies, politicians and celebrities have announced that they will boycott the Hoosier state and take their business elsewhere.

Should dog fanciers, a welcoming, inclusive lot, follow suit, will attendance at dog shows suffer and competition be watered down?

Will those who proceed to exhibit, judge and partake in Indiana dog shows in any fashion be shunned or subjected to ridicule or some of that famed Facebook vitriol? Will the Hoosier State’s bottom line be affected?

The AKC estimates that each exhibitor at a dog show spends an average of $512 per show weekend and that a typical two to fourday dog show weekend will bring in over $1.5 million to the local economy. The AKC’s Government Relations Department reports the following financial findings for Indiana’s dog shows in recent years: 2010: AKC licensed and sanctioned 365 events in which more than 55,200 dogs participated.

2011: AKC licensed and sanctioned 370 events in which more than 56,750 dogs participated.

2012: AKC licensed and sanctioned 328 events in which more than 52,605 dogs participated.

The AKC GR Dept. web page states, “The AKC conducts ongoing research regarding the economic impact of AKC events in localities throughout the state, as well as of AKC registered dogs in the state... it is estimated that over $31 million is generated annually within the Indiana economy from spending on purebred dogs in the state. This includes spending on events, dog clubs, show exhibitors, breeding and basic dog care, just to name a few. As dog shows are a family sport, the large spectator gates generate additional revenues for cities and towns statewide.”

Dog shows are certainly a huge boon to Indiana’s economy but not everyone is convinced that the RFRA law will have an impact or that it discriminates against anyone. I emailed some two dozen members of the fancy who are involved with dog events in Indiana, from superintendents, show secretaries and club presidents, asking for their opinion on how the new Indiana RFRA that may result in discrimination of LGBT people would impact dog show attendance and if they thought fanciers would skip their shows and take their dogs and money elsewhere.

Below are all the responses received by press time.

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Will Indiana’s New Law Affect Dog Shows?

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By Shaun Coen

Brent Becker, show secretary for the Greater Indianapolis Brittany Club, replied, “This hole boondoggle is a political farce to tarnish Governor Pence and eliminate a potential presidential candidate from the race. It’s typical media hype to create stories where none exist. Having said that, dog people love their dogs and will proudly show them anytime, any where. They are not concerned with social matters. They just want to show off their dogs and have a good time.

Any lgbt person that has been here before to show dogs have done so without discrimination or bias. If they don’t come as a way of protest, then they put political action ahead of showing their dogs and are not true show people.”

Gwen Chaney, Secretary for the Hoosier Rottweiler Club, Inc., stated, “In my experience, dog people make their decisions as to the history of points for a show and the judges that are scheduled in the premium.”

“Our “shows” are hunting type tests for retrievers. I do not feel that Indiana’s new religious freedom law will have any effect on our tests,” said Susan Lemish, Secretary for the Backwater Retriever Club, which has a show on April 11.

“I am so tired of this bull shit. It will not impact dog shows at all. Or probably anything else for that matter,” replied Ellen Ellerman, President of the Central Indiana Boxer Club. “This law has been hyped by the media and blown all out of reason. If

people would actually read the law they would see that their fears are unfounded.

I do not believe that this will in any way affect dog shows in Indiana. I have several gay friends and my dog handler is also gay and they all think it will be of no importance in deciding where they show.

Regardless of what people are trying to portray christens (sic) in Indiana as, they are not out to discriminate against anyone, but in the same vane (sic) they should not be discriminated against for their beliefs either.”

Bruce Rood, Show Secretary for the Western Beagle Club, which has a show on April 11, 2015 in Royal Center, IN, replied, “I think you should read the law first instead of assuming what the liberal media is saying. I have read the law over and over and don’t see anything that discriminates At All. If people would do research themselves they would did the law actually mirrors federal law signed by then President Bill Clinton. It also is in line with similar laws passed in 30 other states. If were not a fact that Governor Pence has been mentioned as a possible GOP candidate for President, this would not have even made the news. In fact with all the outcry from the press the Governor announced today some additional language will be added to the bill so to please everyone. There is a ton of other things that effect who turns out for what dog show or not and this bill won’t even be mentioned. Had a derby last sat the 28th and not one mention if it or any other political garbage.”

Gov. Pence has asked for new language to clarify the law but NY Sen. Chuck Schumer, who introduced the federal RFRA when he was a congressman in 1993, posted to his Facebook page “…the Indiana RFRA in no way resembles the intent or application of the federal RFRA.” 20 states have religious freedom laws and 12 others have introduced legislation this year. Times have certainly changed, as Pres. Clinton also signed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996 but in 2013 called the law itself discriminatory, and 37 states now have same sex marriage laws on the books.

Indiana’s ban on same sex marriage was struck down in 2014, which some point to as an impetus for the Indiana RFRA, along with the Affordable Care Act, the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case and other factors.

Whatever the reasons for and the opinions on the passing of the Indiana law and whether it gets amended to appease everyone, it serves as a reminder that there is a zero tolerance atmosphere in this country when it comes to discrimination of any kind. Passionate groups fight for all freedoms - of the press, religion, sexual orientation and identity, the ability to own or breed the dogs of one’s choosing, etc.

It reinforces appreciation of the AKC’s GR Dept. and the fine work it’s been doing on canine legislation, as Director Sheila Goffe and her staff have been instrumental in getting vague language clarified in the drafting stage of numerous ordinances, heading off damaging and discriminatory measures such as breed-specific legislation before they become law. Hopefully they will continue to receive the support needed to continue to fight discriminatory legislation on behalf of all dog owners.

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You Yourvet

By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM.

What is Karyotyping?

Karyotyping is a test to examine the chromosomes in a sample of cells. This test can help identify genetic problems as the cause of an abnormality or disease. The karotype can be done on almost any tissue, including blood, bone marrow, amniotic fluid or placental tissue. Cells from the sample are grown in a laboratory.

A microscope is used to examine the size, shape and number of chromosomes. The sample is stained and photographed to show the arrangement of the chromosomes.

Chromosomes are DNA wrapped around protein to form X-shaped structures. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic code that contains all the information needed to build and maintain an organism. Each organism has a distinct number of chromosomes. In humans, every cell contains 46 chromosomes, whereas, a dog has 78 chromosomes per cell. Certain problems can be identified through the number or arrangement of the chromosomes.

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Inherited defects resulting from mutant genes or chromosome abnormalities tend to occur in patterns. Dominant patterns are those in which the defect will occur if either parent supplies an abnormal gene to its offspring. Recessive patterns occur when both parents supply an abnormal gene. Others patterns, such as sex-linked patterns, occur when the gene is associated with the X chromosome and not the Y chromosome.

Genetic defects can cause deficiencies in certain enzymes that lead to the body’s inability to perform normal metabolic functions. Chromosome abnormalities can result in sterility, abnormal growth, increased puppy mortality, or reduced litter size. Viruses, certain drugs, and radiation are common causes of chromosomal damage.

In my practice, I have sent samples for karyotyping to the Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics and Genomics at Texas A & M University. The results take approximately 10 business days.

Why did my bitch’s heat cycle only last 5 days?

It sounds like you are describing a “split heat”. During a split heat, the bitch will begin to come into season and show signs of a full heat, only to regress, go out and then come back into a full heat a few weeks later. A split heat can be tricky to deal with, but can still produce a full, healthy litter.

Typical signs of a bitch coming into heat, or the proestrus phase of her cycle, include swelling of the vulva, a light pink discharge and presenting her rear to other dogs. In the case of a split heat, the bitch will enter proestrus and will fail to progress to estrus, or standing heat, or she will experience a very short estrus. If the bitch is bred, she will probably not conceive.

Within 3 to 4 weeks, the bitch will show signs of going back into heat and will have

a normal heat cycle. Vaginal smears and progesterone blood levels can determine the stage of estrus and when she is ready to be bred.

Split estrus occurs more commonly in young bitches during their first cycle, however, older bitches may be affected.

Split estrus usually resolves without the need for treatment.

Recurrent incidences of split heat may suggest chronic premature luteolysis, which is the inability to maintain sufficient elevated levels of progesterone. Hypothyroidism, or low thyroid levels, can also cause reproductive dysfunction.

Blood tests can determine whether the thyroid levels are normal.

Intact bitches need to be closely supervised when they are showing signs of heat.

Bitches that have split heats can be fertile when you are not prepared and accidental breedings can occur. Ovulation timing can help you deal with split heat cycles successfully.

What is the best way to remove a tick?

It is springtime and the ticks are out again. From April through November, ticks are a problem you should be prepared for.

Tick-transmitted infections are more common these days with the explosive increase in the deer

population. Larger numbers of deer ticks, dog ticks, and lone star ticks are being seen in wider geographic regions.

Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasma and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are some of the diseases ticks can transmit.

Ticks live on the ground.

They typically crawl up from grass blades onto a host and migrate upward. They want to feed around the head, neck and ears of their host, where the skin is thinner. Tick saliva contains an anesthetic that makes the bites painless. Most hosts do not feel the bite.

Careful examination for ticks on yourself and your dogs is advised during the months ticks are active in your area.

When you find a tick on your dog or yourself, it is important to remove it right away. If you can, it is advised to put on rubber or latex gloves to avoid direct contact with the tick. Treat the bite area with rubbing alcohol and, using a pair of tweezers, grasp the tick as close as possible to the skin where it is attached. Pull straight upwards with steady, even pressure.

Do not twist or jerk the tick. This may leave mouth parts embedded or cause the tick to regurgitate infective fluids. Also, do not squeeze or crush the body of the tick, because its saliva and gut

contents may contain infective organisms.

The numbing enzymes in the ticks saliva can cause a small lump, redness or swelling in the area of the bite. This can last for several days. Have your veterinarian take a look at the bite, if you are concerned or it does not seem to be improving. Topical antibiotic cream can be applied to the bite.

There are some other products on the market designed specifically for safe tick removal. One type is a key-like device that resembles a bottle opener. The hole in the device narrows to a thin point. You slip the tick into the hole and slide the tick down to the end and lift. It pulls the tick out just like you would remove a cap off a bottle.

Other tick removal methods such as applying Vaseline or nail polish, freezing or burning the ticks off, are not recommended.

The ticks do not readily suffocate or back out with Vaseline or nail polish.

Trying to apply an aerosolbased liquid freezing gel is awkward and messy.

Attempting to burn the ticks off is downright dangerous.

All of these methods have the potential to do more harm than good are not especially effective, anyway. Stick with the tweezers or tick remover.

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Angel of the Morning

what overwhelmed taxi cab driver, who now sheepishly looks as if he met his match. I contemplated stressing my R’S and T’s with a folding tongue before speaking, and quickly realized that I needed to get to the Silver Cloud Hotel, near the Seattle Stadium, in one piece and without a huge bill.

For no particular reason, the stars are aligned and I find myself in good spirits despite two weeks on the road. I check in with BIGMICHAEL during the short cab ride to the Silver Cloud and I am thrilled, upon arrival, that RAKESH the cab driver charges me the same fare quoted in the judge’s hospitality letter. “I will let you remove the large case without a handle,” RAKESH remarks after extracting the two smaller ones. He makes his point.

But, his attempt at retribution is too little, too late. I say nothing except, “Thank you,” followed by the delivery of a cash tip.

The Silver Cloud is situated directly across the street from the show site. The staff is exceptionally professional. The room is very nice and a decent restaurant/bar on the premises constitutes a judge’s dream.

I opt for an early dinner and early to bed scenario.

Walking into JIMMY’S ON FIRST, the restaurant attached to the Silver Cloud Hotel, I choose to sit and dine at the bar. The bartender is, like the entire hotel staff, friendly and efficient. “I would like a Tito’s on the rocks with a twist of lemon and a glass of water. Oh, and a menu too, please.” While perusing the large selection of fresh Pacific Northwest cuisine, there is a tap on my shoulder.

“Hello Michael, so good to see you and happy you are here.” The jovial lady is none other than MS.JW, Seattle Kennel Club member and Chief Ring Steward. MS.JW is an individual I immediately relate to---direct, confident and not a shrinking violet. And, the fact that she loves Springer Spaniels is an added bonus. An invitation is extended to join her and two other lady friends, seated behind me, against the window. I choose to remain a loner at the bar, but I do rise to the occasion and politely greet the others before my dinner arrives. I recognize one of MS.JW’s colleagues as MS.TOBI, a young lady that several years ago exhibited her Springer Spaniels at a local Specialty Show. The meet and greet is short, pleasant and I am happy to find out that MS.TOBI will be my ring steward for tomorrow’s judging.

Starving, dining alone, and with one stiff cocktail already taking effect, I manage to consume my Pacific Northwest Cuisine in record time, exit JIMMY’S ON FIRST and take a thirty minute walk outdoors before retiring for the evening. I return, not quite ready for bed, and I break into my judge’s hospitality bag, thrilled beyond words to find Gluten Free Goldfish Mega Cheese Puffs in my personal gift tote. I grab the bag of Goldfish Mega Cheese Puffs, along with a small bottle of wine that was also included and retreat to the bathroom.

I remove the small bottle of Aveda body wash from the vanity counter, squeeze the entire bottle into the streaming hot water in preparation for a hot, relaxing bubble bath before bed.

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eattle Kennel Club, March 7, 2015---day one of a two-day judging weekend. I exit the Silver Cloud Hotel, turn left, walk a short distance, cross the street and walk directly into the event center. The space is large, clean, inviting with a massive upper level. My first impression tells me that the Seattle Kennel Club, under the guidance of Club President MR.HANSON and Show Chairman MS.GRADY, has done its due diligence and created, what appears to be an excellent weekend for purebred dogs.

Instead of walking immediately to the Superintendent’s area, or the club hospitality room, I choose to take a quick stroll to familiarize myself with the Century Link Field Event Center and the multitude of opportunities available for dog lovers. The layout and efficiency of the large space is remarkable, thanks to the talented MR.WILCOX. The MINI Cooper display alone is enough to send me into sensory overload, not to mention the abundance of vendors and organizations offering services and unique items for sale. Of course there are the usual conformation rings, in addition to obedience rings, educational booths, Agility, Rally, show tours, reserved grooming, Junior Showmanship and a vast array of “Meet the Breeds” booths on the upper level. Near the Agility area I climb a flight of stairs to

the upper floor. The level of creative detail that each individual breed club has put forth in representing the various breeds is spectacular. Halfway up the left aisle---midway---is the Old English Sheepdog Booth and the location that has been established for my initial meet and greet with MERRILEE. I stop. There are three ladies in attendance.

“Hello, my name is MICHAEL and I am wondering if MERRILEE is here?” “She is here, but not here,” one of the ladies replies.

“Okay!” I chuckle how crazy the response sounds. “No problem, please tell her that PENNY’S friend, MICHAEL, stopped by and I will check in later after my breed judging and before Best in Show judging.” The three look a bit confused, and agree to convey the message. I walk to the far side of the event hall, proceed down another flight of steps, and check in with AKCREPBRYAN. “Hello my friend, how is NANCY?” I immediately ask, knowing our rich history supersedes the AKC REP/Provisional Judge jargon. After a delightful conversation of catching up, AKCREPBRYAN informs me he will observe me judge an entry of thirteen Norwegian Buhunds at 2:00 PM after, three Icelandic Sheepdogs. “Perfect!

I welcome the opportunity. But more importantly---give NANCY my love when you talk to her later today.”

I begin judging at 8:00 AM, Ring number seven with eleven Cardigan Welsh Corgis.

I am delighted to see MS.TOBI’S smiling face. She is polite, and completes the task of ring stewarding with ease, making my job so much easier. Through our collective efficiency, we find ourselves fifteen to twenty minutes ahead of schedule throughout the day. This extra time affords MS.TOBI and me the opportunity to discuss her breed, Springer Spaniels (a breed that I used to breed and exhibit from the late 70’s through the early 90’s with the late David E. White, under the Woodspoint prefix). I enjoy listening to her love and enthusiasm for her breeding program, her complete understand of the steps that she needs to take to improve her line and our mutual appreciation of pedigrees.

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ing my hands with sanitizer from the container sitting on the judge’s table, I excuse myself for lunch.

Instead of walking directly to the hospitality room, I, once again, choose to meander slightly off course, through the event center. As I approach the far side of the building, not far from the food vendors, my inner energy is drawn towards three individuals who appear to be lost amongst the crowd and the activities. A young girl, probably eleven or twelve years of age, a young woman (whom I assume to be her mother), and a very proud, strong man (whom I assume to be the father/husband), who appears to be suffering from a spinal cord injury. He is strapped into a complicated, motorized device with wheels, which he barely controls, with the use of a couple of fingers on his right hand. I approach them, nod my head, and continue to walk past. I stop.

My inner voice tells me to return, to talk, to ask questions, to learn, and to help.

“Excuse me. Hello! My name is Michael. I’m a judge at the dog show and I cannot help but wonder why you are attending the dog show?”

I direct my question to the individual I presume is the mother. The other two listen and watch intently. There is no response. However, there is an innate understanding between the two of us that it is okay not to speak. Using my right hand, I place it on the young lady’s right shoulder. “Please excuse me if I am wrong, but I believe that you are here today for a reason, and I believe the reason is you are desperately trying to find the perfect companion for this gentleman right here.” I look in the direction of the proud, strong looking, and paralyzed man in the motorized chair. He nods his head, the young girl looks away and she moves forward in tears, slightly touching my chest, as I put my arms around her in comfort. “How did you know? You have no idea how hard it is. Yes, we want to get a dog. We want the right dog that will be the perfect companion and one that will adjust to his lifestyle and meet his needs.

We do not have a clue about whom to talk with or how to go about getting a dog,” she replies while at the same time getting her emotions in check. I walk over to the gentleman, introduce myself and inquire, “I understand you are in need of a companion and you are looking for a dog.” His eyes

light up, filled with joy he nods his head ever so slightly in the affirmative. “Not a problem. I do not live here. I live in Virginia. However, before I leave this weekend, I am going to make sure that every club member knows your name, your contact information, and your story. Oh, and I will also promise you that we are going to get you a dog, a companion, and a friend. The three of us talk for the next ten minutes, exchange names, phone numbers, addresses, and emails. “If you do not hear from anyone in the next two weeks, you call me directly and I will do whatever I can to help you. You got it?” The three of them graciously acknowledge my offer in three different styles of appreciation. I shake the young girl’s hand, I embrace the shoulders of the proud, strong, paralyzed man in the motorized chair, and I give the young lady a big hug before heading to the hospitality room. “Now, I am requesting you enjoy your afternoon, make a list of all the dogs that you like and be prepared for someone to reach out to you very soon, and please call me if you need to talk.” I say before leaving. While I proceed to the hospitality room for lunch, I cannot suppress the overwhelming feelings I have, and I cannot even begin to understand their personal struggles, not to mention being a black family in need, exploring a predominately white sport, looking for just the right dog.

“Please excuse me if I am wrong, but I believe that you are here today for a reason, and I believe the reason is you are desperately trying to find the perfect companion for this gentleman right here.”

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Over lunch and on a mission, I share my story with Seattle Kennel Club member and award winning journalist, RANNYGREEN. Like all great journalists, he listens intently, truly feeling and understanding the compassion in my voice and my desire to help this family in their quest to find the perfect dog. I provide RANNYGREEN with all the contact information and he agrees to assist and promises action will be taken.

I manage to finish lunch despite my endless conversations with numerous club members who were willing to listen to my story. Departing the hospitality room, I choose to walk back down the long corridor filled with “Meet the Breeds” booths and look for MERRILEE. Approaching the Old English booth, I

scan the area and notice it is the same three ladies that were there earlier in the day.

No MERRILEE. I walk straight toward for the far stairs. Along the way, I notice a woman walking in front of me with her back turned.

Having never met her, I knew instantly it was MERRILEE. I approach from behind, move to her left and tap her on the shoulder. “Excuse me, are you MERRIL……” Before I could finish the sentence, she joyfully replies, “MICHAEL, how wonderful. Finally, we meet.” Intuitively, we both understand, without saying a word that our paths have crossed in another life. “Listen, I have to go my finish breed assignments. After which, I will return upstairs for a visit before I judge Best in Show.” With a beautiful, soulful smile MERRILEE responds, “I look forward to it.”

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hanks to a repeat performance from MS.TOBI, the afternoon judging is enjoyable and stress free. Even my Norwegian Buhund assignment and my AKCREPBRYAN observation transcends the normal obligatory task and turns into a positive, breed specific, rich experience with quality dogs. Yes, I am feeling pretty damn good.

Back up the flight of stairs I return to the Old English Breed booth for a one-onone chat with MERRILEE. Of course the discussion involves our mutual friend PENNY, our mutual love for the canine fancy, and I strategically ask as many questions as possible about her dogs and her breeding program. As much as I wanted to, I refrain from asking her to sing “Angel of the Morning.”

The two of us, along with the three other Old English Sheepdog ladies, manage to talk for two hours before I excuse myself. “Well, I need to proceed to the group ring in preparation to judge Best in Show.”

MERRILEE walks along and we agree that tomorrow evening the two of us will have a quiet dinner in Seattle at a bistro that I sourced the evening before. As I approach the ring, JUDGEHONEY awards the Herding Group to a beautiful Cattle Dog bitch that I have had the pleasure of appreciating in the past.

After the last dog is examined in the Best in Show lineup, my appreciation for this wonderful Cattle Dog intensifies and I award her the top honors. Yes, I am still feeling damn good.

The Seattle Kennel Club is hosting this evening’s judges’ dinner at the Seattle Yacht Club. I manage to hitch a ride with MR.WILCOX, who by the way has no respect for the power of an Eco-Friendly PRIUS. When you enter the yacht club, its rich history and beauty surrounds you. I am blessed to sit at a table with JUDGEHONEY, MS.JW, MS.TOBI, and a few other club members, leaving me fat, happy and feeling damn good.

I return to the Silver Cloud Hotel ---no need for a hot bubble bath, and no need for a glass of wine. I merely snatch two Goldfish Mega Cheese Puffs before crawling under the covers. Continued on page 64

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ay two of the Seattle Kennel Club dog show. It is another fantastic morning. I feel great and I am ready to make it happen. MS.TOBI is assigned to a different judge and I am once again blessed with the wonderful MS.HANSON (wife of MR.HANSON---club President).

She is quick to the draw, funny as hell, and pure joy on two feet. Not to mention, just like MS.TOBI, very efficient. We start the day with Pugs and Silky Terriers, followed by 15” Beagles at 8:30 AM. Again, I stress free and loving life. Another ANGEL IN THE MORNING and I am not about to let anyone or anything rain on my parade.

If only I had this much control over my own dog show destiny. The breed competition in 15” Beagles consists of two dog specials, along with the class winners. After careful examination of each entry, it is obvious the two in consideration for top honors are the two specials. One is handled by a man (I cannot use the term gentleman) in a very proud, strong fashion with determination, the other by a young girl, who, despite lacking the refined professional touch, manages to exhibit her entry with ease.

Removing the handlers from the equation, I process the merits of each entry and choose the dog shown by the young girl to be Best of Breed, based on head and expression, cleaner in the neck and shoulders, an unbelievable front assembly---complimented by lovely proportions---and a correct outline.

The man exhibiting the other male special is awarded Select Dog. He chooses not to accept the award and attempts to leave the ring. “Sir, you have been awarded Select Dog, please come back in the ring to receive your ribbon,” I politely inform him. He reluctantly returns to the ring and receives the award. “Well, I can see why you are not asked to judge my breed very often,” he aggressively offers before leaving the ring. “Sir, after I finish my judging, I would love the opportunity to discuss my judging, point to point according to the standard and share with you my reasoning,” I offer in an attempt to diffuse his rudeness. “You have no idea who I am, do you?” He remarks with heightened frustration and anger. I reply: “No, I have no idea who you are and I am not here to judge you. I am here to award the best dog on the day, based on my interpretation of the breed standard. I suggest you leave the ring, and be a gentleman, before you get yourself in trouble.” With that said he storms out the ring and thank God, does not return.

The young girl returns with her lovely dog after Longhaired Dachshunds for a photo.

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She places her lovely Beagle on the table and I cannot refrain from speaking. “I would like to apologize to you for the experience you had in my ring.

You have a lovely dog and please do not let that man, whoever he is, destroy your special moment.” “I’m not in the least bit worried---he knows my dog is a good one. He is the breeder,” the young girl offers.

“Okay, let me get this straight. A young, talented girl, interested in the sport, has a beautiful dog that you bred and she chooses to exhibit her dog (once again that YOU BRED) in a local show and wins the breed over your entry. You, choose to become rude, arrogant, not only to the young girl showing the dog that you bred, but also to the judge. Now, if this were me, I think just maybe a congratulatory hug, possibly dinner, and words of encouragement would have been the appropriate response,” I say to no one while the dog show photographer works her magic. I walk back to the judge’s table before starting my next assignment, shaking my head in disbelief.

With nine minutes remaining before starting Smooth Dachshunds judging, I take a seat in the chair next to the judge’s table and focus on all the positive aspects of an already great dog show weekend.

close and personal, Meet and Greet,” RANNYGREEN graciously offers.

Like a little child in a candy store I cannot contain my fascination and pure joy at the prospect of meeting AMY, the pig. Once again we walk the long hallway, through the Meet the Breeds booths, past the Old English Sheepdog booth (MERRILEE is not there) and down the stairs. RANNYGREEN weaves me around a few ordinary booths to one crowded with individuals waiting for a peak at AMY, who is currently in her crate resting. RANNYGREEN introduces me to LORI, the owner. “Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to meet AMY. I know she is very popular and probably extremely tired,” I remark, not truly knowing what to say before meeting pig royalty. (Some of you might be skeptical…but I had never met Pig Royalty before meeting AMY!) Wanting to jump up and down in excitement, I contain myself watching LORI reach down, open the crate, and extract AMY from her comfortable space. AMY appears. She is everything I expected and more. She is beautiful, dignified, smart, gentle, balanced, and demonstrating wonderful character. I am now in love with AMY, the pig. Quick to thought, I speak. “Would it be okay if I had my picture taken with AMY, as if I am awarding her Best in Show? You know she is not only smart, she is also beautiful, and deserves to be recognized for her conformation.” Luckily for me and AMY, JERRY (from JERRY and LOIS Photography) is on hand to capture AMY’s award-winning moment. There is no stopping me now. I am feeling good and I love it and I love AMY! After Best in Show judging, I exit the event center, return to the Silver Cloud Hotel to prepare for my dinner with MERRILEE. MERRILEE has agreed to pick me up at the hotel instead of my taking a taxi. The restaurant I chose is a small bistro located near Pike Place Fish Market. She arrives on time, I climb into the passenger seat, and the journey begins. Not unlike meeting AMY, the PIG, I cannot stand the wait. I am motivated and interested in knowing more, and especially to hear MERRILEE’S story.

We are escorted to a small, intimate table in the back of the restaurant, far away from the loud music. Our topics of conversation vary---starting with life histories, families, husbands, art, music, food, future endeavors, our homes, and yes, PENNY our mutual friend, who knew, that when the two us finally met, we would have a great deal in common.

“I return to the Silver Cloud Hotel ---no need for a hot bubble bath, and no need for a glass of wine.

I merely snatch two Goldfish Mega Cheese Puffs before crawling under the covers.”

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he judging of Rhodesian Ridgebacks leaves me totally energized and back on the “damn I feel good” path to lunch. During lunch, I once again have the distinct pleasure of sitting with several club members, including RANNYGREEN. The hot topic of discussion is a miniature pig named, AMY. “Did, I hear you correctly. There is a pig named AMY in the building doing obedience and agility?” I ask in total disbelief. “Yes, seriously, AMY is a huge hit. She has been trained by her owner, Lori Stock, in dog obedience classes and also in agility. She jumps, she heals, she weaves, and she does everything.

AMY, the pig, is simply amazing.” My curiosity is peaked to the max and I must meet AMY, the pig, before I leave Seattle. “Michael, if you have time before the start of your next assignment, I will introduce you to AMY, the pig. In fact, come with me right now, for an up

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he International Junior Handling Competition at Crufts was the first truly international event at this great show. Before the quarantine on foreign dogs was abolished, very few foreign dogs competed in England, but the junior handling competition organized

by Liz Cartledge enabled young men and women from around the world to participate with local dogs, brought in by top British breeders.

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The entry has gradually grown over the years since representing one’s country at Crufts has become the dream of many boys and girls around the world.

In some cases, qualifying for the Crufts junior handling competition involves a year of intense participation in local and national competitions, with a points system and grueling final. In other cases, junior handlers have managed to get the support of a kennel club that does not hold competitions and are appointed to represent the country, in many cases one they do not reside in.

However, all the juniors that come to Crufts are well accomplished you guys made a special and the entry of 45 made this year’s competition no less challenging moment!!! Tinker you are an amazing than before. boy, thanks for everything. Big thanks also to my Raquel Goncalves from Portugal sums up the feeling shared by family for supporting me all the time.” most participants on her Facebook page: “After a year of intense The author spoke to the American representative, Laucompetitions, I finally realized my dream to go represent my ren Hull, and her mother Denise about her experience. country at Crufts, a unique and unforgettable moment. Step“In order to qualify for Crufts, I won the Eukanuba National ping in that ring was the best thing ever. I did my best and Championship in Orlando. Before that I had to gather five wins in tried to make everyone proud of my work. Thanks for all the open senior class at other shows,” said Lauren. the comments on my work though, not classified, these “We have been to many shows and prefer the Eukanuba comments were worth all. Thank you to the owners of Championship because they have everything. I had to beat the dogs because they were tireless. Thanks to all 125 other handlers to qualify for Crufts. who helped me also there, without you guys this could not be possible and the Crufts, another world and

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bad guys. However, purebred dogs was the reason for the birth of AKC and should still be primary in thought. Looking at the AKC’s new website I defy you to believe that AKC’s primary concern is purebred dogs.

There is a desperate need for a better system of education throughout “the fancy;” from judges to breeders to exhibitors.

The AKC Board should see this as the opportunity to again make AKC relevant to its constituency. As we see less new people coming into our “sport,” and more people leaving it, we need to do something to stop the bleeding.

Maybe REAL education would help. It certainly couldn’t hurt. Isn’t it time that we hold our AKC officers, Board, and Delegates responsible for at least trying to find a way to provide real education throughout the fancy?

I am calling on my fellow delegates and the AKC Board to AT LEAST do a feasibility study on how to provide education throughout the fancy.

We now have education for our judges and wanna-be judges, but the quality of education depends on the breed and the presenter. Some breeds believe education is important, and it shows in their enthusiasm and quality of the breed presentation. There are others, however, who have the attitude of “we 68 Dog News

will schedule education at our Nationals when we want, and if wanna-bes show up at another time TOUGH!” And then there are those who have none at all.

We need education on breeding for type, soundness, and health. Breeders need to have resources to learn how to test to see where they are in their breeding program and if they are headed in the right direction. We need to learn how to maintain type in our breeds while still being aware of possible health issues. There was a very limited start to this when a few top breeders spoke to a very small audience at the Eukanuba shows, but this must be greatly expanded. How about sending a panel of the past AKC Breeders of the Year and breeders of Westminster, Eukanuba, and World Show winners

“We need education on breeding for type, soundness, and health.

Breeders need to have resources to learn how to test to see where they are in their breeding program and if they are headed in the right direction.”

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on a tour where attendees could come from regions?

One former Breeder of the Year calls it “Pick Your Poison” when determining which animals to use in the breeding program, and when to take chances. Breeding is an ART and we need those who are the artists to help the newcomers and existing breeders. As a top breeder said to me, “Not everyone can do it and be successful long term.

Some get lucky......but the strength of the breed lies in those who use the information available to them and can put it together without destroying their breed.” Why don’t we set up an official “Mentors Network” for all breeds, so those wishing to learn and advance will know to whom they should speak?

I know some breeds have this now, but all breeds should. There are judges that could - and should be part of a mentoring program. There is too big a separation between the exhibitors and the AKC judges. This could help bridge that gap.

We have judges education, and this could be greatly improved. We should not allow breeds to have a judges education program simply to say they have one. Some programs are very good while others are a waste of time. No one needs to sit in a room and have someone read the standard on PowerPoint slides to them.

I am a former National

Trainer, and would be willing to help put some meat into the presentations that may need them (I have often volunteered this to AKC). There are others like me who have a training background and would be willing to help.

Some are judges, breeders, or exhibitors. Why can’t AKC reach out to these people? I have seen one of AKC’s Field Representatives - Sue Vroom - make a great breed presentation. She would be extremely valuable working on something like this. Others on staff might be also. If we allow our education programs to sink to the lowest common denominator, then that is where our judging and breeding will be.

Leaving exhibitors out of breed education is foolish. A more knowledgeable exhibitor will make a better breeder and then a better judge.

“Understanding Type and Soundness” would be a great basic program for exhibitors. “How function determines type,” might be another. Even a hands-on class that gives exhibitors a chance to “place” dogs might help “newbies” understand the nuances of judging a little better. Not to leave our other venues out, there could be introductions to agility, performance, and rally. “Classes” like this might lead exhibitors to buying a better dog if necessary and/or trying their hand at other venues like agility or obedience. Maybe this will help keep some that are now leaving, because at least we will be showing that we give a damn.

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solution to the issues at hand as quickly as possible to minimize the negative impact on the future of the Sport as a whole on an international basis.

Carl LiEpmann

Without a doubt AKC has taken the right position in this matter. FCI’s problem appears to be fear of incursion into their space and their dollars.

They should quit trying to eliminate the competition and concentrate on improving their product.

Robin Stansell

I am saddened that the Asian section of FCI has decided to “blacklist” AKC judges who adjudicate at NGKC shows. NGKC contracted with AKC to provide registration services and show recording services long before FCI recognized a club in China. The AKC is still enjoying significant revenue from these services to NGKC which is used to support initiatives in the USA. AKC has repeatedly offered to recognize China’s FCI club if they would agree to peacefully coexist with NGKC. They have refused to do so with an aim to put NGKC out of business. This blacklist is another step towards that goal.

The AKC does not punish FCI judges who judge at UKC shows in the USA in direct competition to AKC shows.

Neither should FCI sanction AKC judges who judge at non-FCI kennel clubs, especially ones which are recognized

by AKC. I understand that AKC asked FCI to work together to resolve the issue. Because the AKC had no response, AKC needed to take this firm position. I hope this controversy can be quickly resolved with AKC judges having the ability, without penalty, to judge at kennel clubs overseas. I appreciate AKC supporting the rights of their judges to accept assignments without fear of reprisals.

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Desi Murphy

The problem is that A.K.C. has recognized a non F.C.I. Club in China instead of the F.C.I. Club. The graver concern is registrations. The judges situation is minor compared to the registration fiasco. If F.C.I. stops recognizing A.K.C. registrations the U.S.A. will not be able to export dogs to F.C.I. countries. We have to realize that A.K.C. and the English K.C. are the only 2 Kennel Clubs in the World that do not belong to F.C.I. in some form. Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc. are associate members. I do think we want to see F.C.I. to recognize another Club in the U.S.A. They could have the option of recognizing the United Kennel Club, which then any exported dogs would have to be registered with the United Kennel Club.

Lydia Coleman Hutchinson

In my overseas assignments, I have not had a situation in which FCI’s stance would affect me. However, on general principals I support AKC’s position..

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As I have mentioned previously, I grew up in a world where if you in any way supported a kennel organization other than our FCI affiliated Norwegian Kennel Klub you were immediately excluded and expelled from the NKK! There was only one other registry and KC in Norway, originally started by a “break-out” group whose main target of course was to eventually take over everything related to pedigree dogs, etc. That they failed miserably and did not get much support is partly, I think, due to NKK’s strict policy. The entire landscape is so very different over here, but I was

What is your reaction to AKC’s hard stand towards FCI for its alleged black-balling of American Judges who were hired to adjudicate for non-FCI clubs in a country where there was an FCI club in existence? still very surprised when I first was told that as well judges as exhibitors can be active in a variety of KC’s and registries in the US without repercussions. FCI evidently maintains its strict ruling similar to what we saw in Norway, but as the AKC is not part of the FCI the picture is different. I suspect that most American judges who have sinned in this area have done so without even giving any thought as to whether the inviting organization was part of the FCI, but maybe making them aware of the FCI attitude to a large extent would eradicate the problem? In a way I understand both sides in this case- so probably no help at all.

Wood Wornall If we’re concerned about the act of judging dogs as it relates to the advancement of purebred dogs, what difference does it make where we judge?

Rita J. Biddle, Esq.

I believe AKC’s stand in this matter is appropriate.

The FCI has no business restricting our judges’ ability to enter into a judging contract with a club. Such interference could be seen as a restraint on a judge’s ability to engage in a contractual relationship with a club that would like to hire that judge to officiate at their show. It would seem to me that FCI can only state the technical/knowledge/experience qualifications required of a judge to officiate at a FCI club dog show. Apparently FCI was to review this matter at a March 18-19 meeting and advise AKC of the results. I do not know whether or not AKC has received any communication from the FCI.

Patti Widick Neale

The Board’s decisive action is exactly the right response. The FCI’s Asia-Pacific blacklist is protectionism for their judges, and is an attempt to use our judges as pawns in internal conflict within a limited number of A-P countries. It was not supported by all of the member countries in the section. In countries where dog sport is in a more formative stage, limitations on expert opinion, as well as squabbles that suppress any organized purebred dog activity, are very detrimental to the fanciers, both current and future.

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Photos by Jennifer Kurts/Kurts LaHaye Photography

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he 70th National Specialty show and sweepstakes, and the 16th independent National Specialty obedience trial were held last week, March 11 & 12, in Louisville, KY. The planning committee, headed by Linda Meng of Florida, set the theme as Mardi Gras. Festive decorations permeated all aspects of the event, from the meetings to the exhibit hall to the celebratory dinner, which concluded the two days of Griff fun.

And FYI, they are nicknamed Griffs – never Brussels.

Beginning Tuesday, while the ABGA Board was meeting, the Companion/Performance arm of the club was having a match. This served the dual purposes of raising some funds and giving the Griffs a chance to warm up for the trial to be held the next day. Wednesday morning began with a fascinating lecture on Coat and Color Inheritance in the Brussels Griffon, presented by ABGA past-President and breeder/judge Jeffery Bazell and sponsored by the ABGA Breeders’ Education Committee, which is chaired

by Donna Vartanian of New Jersey.

Later the Judges’ Education Committee, headed by Lorene Vickers-Smith, presented the annual Judges’ Education seminar, which is always well-attended by prospective Griffon judges and members. Attending this seminar is mandatory to become a regular (voting) member of ABGA. Competition began that afternoon with Obedience, judged by Ms. Marilyn Gormley. Qualifying with a score of 188 was Belleterre Pardon My French, owned by Alyse M. Ferrell. After Obedience, Ms. Sandra Bingham-Porter had the fun of judging the baby puppy (4-6 mos.) class. Best Baby Puppy

was Simpatica Smooth Operator, bred and owned by Patricia and Michael Holzkopf.

Then Sweepstakes gave everyone a first glimpse of some of the competition, as well as an idea of how our breeders are doing.

Our breeders are doing great! Jeffery Kester of Ohio awarded Best in Sweepstakes to Grellis Chip Off The Old Block bred by Mary and James Grafton and owned and shown by Mary. Best Opposite in Sweeps was Fist Face’s Nova Noctiluca, bred and owned by Rod and Linda Vance. Veterans Sweepstakes brought out a National Specialty winner from a few years back: GCH Chismick’s Lights On Broadway, bred by Lisa Straub, owned

by Mark and Karin Jaeger, and handled

by Karin.

“Tony” looked m-a-h-velous as he won Best Veteran In Sweeps. Best Opposite to Best in Sweeps was 11 year-old Ch Cherwyn’s Splash And Dash, bred by Cheryl Stevens and owned by Cheryl and Stuart Sandler and Erik(Monte) Michelsen.

The membership chooses the ABGA National conformation (and sweepstakes) judges. This year they chose Mr. Kenneth M. McDermott, and sent him an entry of 101 from the United States, Canada, and overseas. Mr. McDermott was methodical and decisive. He obviously enjoyed his job.

Twenty-six class dogs, minus a few absentees, were winnowed down to his Winners Dog: CherFire Marco Polo, bred and owned

by Linda Meng and Cheryl Stevens and shown by Linda Meng. Reserve Winners Dog, Tazlandz Boys And Toys, bred, owned and shown by Julie Achord, received a three-point major. Mr. McDermott went back to work sorting through the twenty-eight

National Specialty

bitches competing for Winners Bitch. The purple ribbon went to Fist Face’s Nickelback, bred by this author plus Paul and Kelley Catterson, and Linda Vance, owned by Rod and Linda Vance, and shown by Linda. Reserve Winners Bitch was Tazlandz Flirt Alert, bred, owned and shown by Julie Achord.

After lunch, ninety-eight specials entered the ring to compete for Best In Specialty. The small size of the ring made it necessary to divide the entries into four groups, and in each group Mr. McDermott made deep cuts. The suspense escalated when his chosen few entered the ring for the final reckoning. Best In Specialty was GCH Seagryphs Sleeping With The Anemone, a red, rough boy bred by Maureen Rogers and Carole Ross and owned by Kelly and Maureen Rogers, Adam Bernardin, and Dr Monroe and Edna Kornfeld. “Cayman” is handled by Adam Bernardin.

Best Of Opposite Sex was awarded to GCH Fist Face A Penny For Your Thought, bred by Rod and Linda Vance and owned by Larry and Carol Pagacz and Kelley Catterson. “Penny” is handled by Paul Catterson. Select dog was Ch Huntwood Slick Moves, and Select bitch was Genesis Jamin’ The Red Hot Freefall. Mr. McDermott pulled out a few of his other favorites for Awards of Merit: GCH Hilltop’s GQ Cover Boy, Ch Tajinastes Quiereme Mucho, and Veteran “Tony” (GCH Chismick’s Lights On Broadway).

The ABGA festivities ended Thursday night with dinner, a raffle and an auction of Griff items and memorabilia. Mr. McDermott said a few words confirming what we all had observed: he was having a great time in the ring!

The Ways and Means committee, headed by Robin Schmitt and Monte Michelson, did a bang up job of collecting items to entice the membership to part with their money. The highlight of the evening was the Sportsman of the Year award, which was bestowed on Robin Schmitt of Buford, GA. Besides donating her time to the Ways and Means committee, Robin participates very successfully in both Obedience and Conformation. It was a perfect choice.

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extra chance to show off their joy and enthusiasm of being in this so very special environment would probably silence some of the critics?

The number of experienced table dogs who make the leap from the ground onto the table with great spirit and enthusiasm should help improve the overall impression about this horrible sport we are involved in. And those of us who have experienced some dogs bursting with excitement every time you were packing the car in prep for the next show wish the critics could be there to see it.

But they don’t want to be convinced, they have made up their mind that whatever the dogs reactions are, this is abuse!!!

I don’t know if we have a similar expression in English, but Germany has one that I use quite frequently: “Gegen die Dummheit kämpfen selbst die Götter vergebens!”

Which loosely translated means that against stupidity –and I want to add ignorance – even the Gods fight a losing battle.

And I believe firmly that against some fractions of society who as an illusion and by misconception consider themselves animal lovers – and fanati“I know I cally defend their keep reviews -we will never be able to win. peating So therefore we and rehave to adjust to the peating situation. By that I myself, but don’t mean that we dog show enthuwhat I find as siasts or organizers fascinating should roll over and be ruled by these in the US but try to use is that the critics, common sense and in World of a diplomatic way try Show Dogs to avoid confrontawhich I think is seems like tions, such a waste of time one big, at and energy.

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Crufts, maybe if not making “Tail carriage” illegal at dog shows, at least send out a recommendation to the fraternity to abstain from doing it?

To me it will forever remain a mystery why before or after nearly every Crufts or Westminster some self proclaimed expert and insider is given celebrity status and given the time and space to Tell It All. In the UK it was regularly some person who had either been fired from the Kennel Club, one of the dog papers- or some spineless individual whose relationship with a well known judge, breeder or exhibitor had been terminated against his or her will.

In the long run I cannot remember any of them actually benefitting from their moment of fame in a wider perspective, but I suppose it might have given for a minute the sweet taste of revenge. Even if most of their friends were lost with it…

I know I keep repeating and repeating myself, but what I find fascinating in the US is that the World of Show Dogs seems like one big, at times happy, family.

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andlers work and live closely together with their assistants and other helpers, which of course give them a close insight into how you live your life.

Even some of your very personal secrets. All the good and the bad included and naturally there are always people ready to listen and sensationalize anything that could be considered questionable.

So for the sake of the image of our lovely hobby, just clean up your act and make sure you don’t do anything that gives these “anti pure bred” fanatics any assistance in trying to ridicule or downgrade what for so many years and generations have given us as well as our dogs so much pleasure! And give us time to focus on the futureas this sport hopefully has a future.

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Thank you to Judge Mr. Robin Stansell for this prestigious Award Lucia has had a strong start to 2015 with her handler Linda Whitney. Lucia Won a 4 Point Major & Best of Winners during the January Brooksville FL Circuit, Winners Bitch Lakeland FL, Winners Bitch Plant City FL, and Reserve Winners Bitch at AKC/Eukanuba to close out 2014.

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he first time I judged in China was for an organization that called itself the Shanghai Kennel Club. This was in the early 2000’s probably 2002 or 03. It was in reality a privately owned organization as were ALL the kennel clubs in China then primarily devoted to German Shepherds but holding all-breed shows as well. There were little if any registration records for dogs being kept, certainly no stud books and no real desire for much record keeping at all.

There was in Beijing at the same time an organization similar to this called to the best of my knowledge the China Kennel Union, an organization devoted totally to the German Shepherd Dog but which expanded its reach in 2005 when it joined with some broader show giving clubs to become an all-breed organization. Then it had the backing of Hans Mueller, President of FCI and a German Shepherd man himself, which is probably how the relationship with FCI and CKU began. (Do not confuse CKU’s acronym with Calvin Klein Underwear, which

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has the same acronym). About this time the NKVD was formed as well, CKU began its relationship with FCI in 2006 as a contract partner, then in 2011 elected as an Associate Member. Sometime thereafter it became a full member of FCI but I have been unable to find the exact year. The NGKC began its unofficial relationship with AKC probably around 2005 or so under the leadership of Mr. ShiZhao Xin and his brother-inlaw Theo Varvas and a contract was signed between the two organizations in late 2007 or early 2008 under the Global Services heading. The basic purpose was to provide a single national registry (of which there were none in China) and for a standardized set of rules governing dog shows.

FCI of course is not a registry but an organization made up of individual registries (or Kennel Clubs) and one must presume that AKC did not consider that CKU met the standards to be recognized by AKC and so after years of negotiating — and I may add bickering between NGKC and AKC —NGKC was recognized by AKC in 2011. But one thing is for sure, AKC made a conscious and deliberate decision not to recognize CKU. I think AKC’s requirements for recognition of a foreign kennel club are more stringent than FCI’s may be but in any event that recognition is probably why the Southeast Section of the FCI began the so-called black ball list against American Judges. It is of course interesting to note that Rafael de Santiago’s answer to AKC in this matter was not to be made public but the President of CKU did post it for a while and then as far as I can tell it was taken

off line. I guess he overstepped his bounds on at least that occasion in trying to prove his point. I did read Rafael’s answer, which was fraught I thought with inaccuracies, particularly when he cited an AKC/FCI memorandum of understanding dated 2003, which was basically reversed by a 2008 memo of understanding, which de Santiago conveniently “forgot” to mention at all. I did not copy the letter originally and the next thing I knew when I went back to do so it was taken off line! My money is on the fact that some sort of compromise will be worked out between the two orgs--if not c’est la vie--I have never been a great fan of FCI with which to begin, as any of you who have followed my writing must realize anyways!

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his past weekend, PEGGY HELMING, DEB SYLVESTER & KATHY COOPER hosted a surprise bridal shower for ROBIN SEAMAN. Among the “girls” present were TINA TRUESDALE, JOANNE BRAINARD, SUZANNE JONES, JANICE HIGHT, MARSHA DAVIDSON, RITA ARAUJO, LYNN PRAY, COURTNEY CHERICO and PAM LUSIAK. GARY DOERGE is home from the hospital and on the mend following recent surgery. All of us at DOG NEWS send our best wishes for a speedy recovery. MARTIN SOSNOFF is recuperating from a recent fall from his horse that resulted in broken ribs. Ditto for handler MARCELO VERAS who fell off his horse and broke his ankle. He will be sidelined for a while as he recuperates from surgery. We send both of them our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Congratulations to INES MALDONADO, manager of judging operations, who is celebrating her 30th anniversary with the American Kennel Club. Now that the board elections of the American Kennel Club are over, it’s time to get down to business.

This past week, board chairman RON MENAKER, vice chairman CARL ASHBY and TOM DAVIES visited the Raleigh offices for two days. Owing to ill health, BEV VERNA, a name deeply associated with Miniature Schnauzers, is retiring. Her list of accomplishments is in every record book and her Regency Miniature Schnauzers and their successes were duly recognized by the American Kennel Club, when BEV was named the 2006 Terrier Breeder of the Year. On a personal note, I have long admired BEV and her dedication to the breed and the beautiful presentation of all her dogs. She is a dear friend to me and DOG NEWS and we send her our love and thank her for her many years in the sport. I’m sure she would appreciate hearing from her many friends. Her address is 31451 S Kasson Road, Tracy, California 95304. All of us at DOG NEWS were saddened to hear that GLENN SKINNER has passed away.

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Our deepest sympathies to PAUL ROSS, who can be reached at 4938 N. Germantown Road, Arlington, TN 38002. Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries…PAT & CHUCK TROTTER, LINDA & RON MATTSON, SHARON & DAVID KROGH, CHERYL & WAYNE CAVANAUGH & PATRICIA & JOSEF ULLOA. Celebrating Birthdays…

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NO BUSINESS LIKE NOSE BUSINESS

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muzzle full of scent receptors – dog with nose fun in mind, or are more than any other breed. Ears looking for something to do with and skin to catch the odor, long an older dog that isn’t as able to strong legs to carry the nose over run an agility course, or is bored miles and hours. And this abilwith obedience routines, there ity is hard wired in the breed, as are activities many of us, and our even generations of show bred dogs, enjoy.

Bloodhounds can still produce Barn hunt for one, open to all good trailing dogs. Bloodhounds breeds, for any dog that would have successfully followed trails enjoy finding the rat hidden in many days old, and are the only the hay bales. The rats, I am told, breed whose identifications are become rather blasé about the accepted in courts of law. whole thing, protected as they One of the newer areas of are in a well ventilated PVC conresearch into the dog’s tainer with litter for comremarkable abilities is “Of course, fort. Big dogs that would that of disease detecfit a head down there are many hardly tion. We’ve all heard a hole can hunt for these people who rats. And what delightby now of the dogs that warn their humans of enjoy hunting ful titles they can earn: impending seizures and with their dogs, RATI, RATS, and so on. other disorders. Dogs Tracking…….what whether for a great have also been trained reason to get fur or feather. out with your dog in all to recognize and locate cancer in the human And there (ALL!) kinds of weather body. Not, jokingly, a are other fun and terrain, and fol“cat scan,” but a serious as your dog does things you can low dog sniff. Perhaps most something you can do with your barely understand and amazing so far is that dogs can detect cancer dog and his or can’t possibly do yourin exhaled breath samher amazing self. You don’t need ples of cancer patients! great big fields to train It would seem that we nose, while you tracking, but it is wise marvel at how to find an instructor or are very far from finding limits to what a dogs do it. “ coach, or even a class, dog’s nose might be to help you get started able to do. and advise you as your Well, you say, that’s all very dog progresses. Tracking is not wonderful and impressive. Dogs so much about training the dog, are great. But what about my as it is about encouraging the dog? dog’s natural ability, and trainOf course, there are many ing yourself to know what your people who enjoy hunting with dog’s body language is telling their dogs, whether for fur or you. With the new TDU (Tracking feather. And there are other fun Dog Urban) title, there are many things you can do with your dog more sorts of places where one and his or her amazing nose, can practice. The tracking comwhile you marvel at how dogs munity is a very collegial and do it. Whether you start a young 82 Dog News

supportive bunch of people, maybe because we are all just a little bit crazy too. We admire each other’s dogs but also each other’s rain pants, gaiters, and warm footwear.

And perhaps the newest fun sniffing activity, nosework.

This sport is based on the kind of odor detection work done by the wonderful explosives and drug sniffing dogs (although nosework uses harmless and legal substances!).

The training is very much the same and many dogs adore the “game”, perhaps because the “pay” is produced immediately when the dog finds and indicates the odor source. Instant gratification! There are several levels of competition, from using only one odor at the first level, to three odors – which may be present singly or in combination, or not at all – at the most difficult levels. And there are several different search types: containers, vehicles, interiors, and exteriors.

The sport originated on the West Coast but has worked its way across the country as more people become enthusiastic and involved. The parent organization is the National Association of Canine Scent Work, which governs the rules of the sport and certifies instructors. It is not associated with the AKC. Nosework is open to all breeds and mixed breeds; to find out more go to nacsw.net. Oh, and if you become involved in trying nosework, keep that wet weather gear; you’ll need it!

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Mutual Recognition of Kennel Club & FCI Judges Kennel Club Signs Agreement With FCI Continued FROM page 44

The show society accepts full responsibility and accountability for ensuring the eligibility and verifying the status of those judges it wishes to nominate.

The show society will be held responsible for the performance of its overseas judges.

Should a pattern of poor performance emerge at any particular show or shows the society will be asked for its comments which may be taken into consideration when determining the renewal of championship show status.

All clubs and societies must ensure that overseas judges are properly briefed on KC judging procedures.

Show societies which nominate FCI International Judges are also responsible for appointing a suitably qualified Evaluator and for paying his/her expenses.

Evaluators for FCI International Judges will have awarded CCs to the relevant breed on at least three occasions and will be subject to approval by the Kennel Club.

Nomination criteria for overseas judges to judge at Kennel Club Championship Shows FCI International Judges (no Kennel Club questionnaire required) FCI International Judges must have previously awarded CACIBs to the relevant breed(s) in countries other than their country of residence for a minimum period of 5 years prior to their first UK appointment for the breed(s).

Judges must be included in the FCI list of International Judges at the time the invitation is issued http://www.fci-judge.org/FciJudge/ Judges who have not previously been approved to judge Groups, Sub-groups and/or Best in Show are required to complete the relevant KC Questionnaire and are subject to the same criteria as UK resident judges.

All nominations are subject to approval by the KC General Committee.

Other judges resident overseas Judges who are not included on the FCI list of International Judges are required to complete the relevant KC Questionnaire.

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Judges who have not previously been approved to judge Groups, Sub-groups and/or Best in Show are required to complete the relevant KC Questionnaire and are subject to the same criteria as UK resident judges.

All nominations are subject to approval by the KC General Committee.

This agreement is of great benefit to Championship Show judges as their status in the UK has been recognised by the FCI, allowing KC approved judges to judge at the same level at FCI International shows. The positives for the UK show scene will be an opening up of the pool of experienced international judges for their views and opinions which will influence the future development of breeds, and show societies can more easily engage experienced FCI International Judges – easing their show administration.

The agreement is effective from 1st April 2015. Nominations for UK shows held on or after 1st January 2017 may be sent to the Kennel Club from 1st January 2016.

Simon Luxmoore, Chairman of the KC Judges Sub-Committee, said: “Throughout these constructive discussions, everyone involved was clear that the education and training of judges was paramount in protecting the positive development of pedigree dogs. It was recognised that whilst there are differences in the approval criteria for judges at the highest level, nevertheless the two systems are based on a thorough approach to the development in the knowledge and experience needed to judge at dog shows.

“This agreement will continue the Kennel Club’s theme of mutual co-operation with its international partners and is a positive step in broadening the scope of judging at Kennel Club licensed Championship Shows.”

Rafael De Santiago, FCI President said “The FCI and the Kennel Club agreement is a natural and positive step forward in the relationship between these two important organisations. This agreement will not only benefit our organisations but will also benefit countless dog owners, breeders and fanciers around the world, since it will allow the exchange of knowledge and information within our countries.”

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Letters to the Editor COMMENT ON EDITORIAL “A DISCRIMINATORY POLICY” In a prior issue of Dog News, the rhetorical question was posed concerning judging policy in the UK… “Have you ever heard of a worse age discriminatory policy anywhere?” Maybe one should look at what I have been informed is the Judges’ policy in Finland. At the wonderful World Show event this year, I asked a Finnish dog breeder, “why don’t you pursue judging?”

The response was that the Finnish KC does not allow ANYONE over the age of 50 to start a judging career.

Our discussion continued as to the requirements to become a judge in Finland and I was informed that the FKC does not require an eligible (under 50) individual to have bred even ONE Champion, nor is there any requirement to steward at shows, to judge matches nor is there any type of in-ring evaluation of a new judge before they continue to apply for additional Breeds.

I was stunned by the extreme difference between the Finnish Judges’ policy compared to the extremely cumbersome, and in many instances subjective, but non-age discriminatory AKC Judges’ approval procedure. Needless to say, while the FKC can organize an outstanding dog show and has some world renowned judges, one can only pause to think what quality actually exists in their judges ranks below the top echelon of Finnish dog judges.

Steven Lisker East Rockaway, New York

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The Baton Rouge Kennel Club has been busy in 2015, with media appearances promoting its dog shows, tabling at the LSU Vet School and the Mardi Gras dog parade, plus volunteer work in rescue and pet therapy by individual members.

Next month, the club will be supporting the Baton Rouge (LA) Police Department K-9 unit as the department hosts the Regional Police Dog Trials.

The Swamp Dog Agility Club of Greater New Orleans just finished up its 2nd annual Charity Agility Trial. This year’s proceeds – over $3,000 – were given to Magnolia Community Services, an organization that provides support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The club donated trial proceeds after expenses, but also thought of several creative ways to raise additional money. See what they did here.

The Seattle Kennel Club recently raised money at their dog shows for an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer to serve the Puget Sound area. Club spokeswoman Katie Campbell visited Q13 FOX in advance of the shows to talk about the importance of emergency preparedness for our pets. Watch the clip here.

MARCH 2015 PRESIDENT’S LETTER The 2015 AKC Meet the Breeds®, the first held in conjunction with Westminster, was a success! The large crowds that turned out were able to see and meet some wonderful dogs thanks to our Parent Club breed booth volunteers. AKC could never educate the public on such a massive a scale without your help, and as always, you have our thanks.

Club volunteers around “Hey, Which Came the country are also serving and educating their communities in creative ways. Here are some of them: Trap Falls Kennel Club member Chris Sweetwood just attended the swearingin ceremony for K-9 Murphy, the newest Monroe (CT) police officer. Funds raised by Trap Falls Kennel Club made bringing Murphy to Monroe possible. The donation and ceremony made the front page of the Monroe Courier.

Chris and the club are now raising money to bring Labrador Retriever Chase to the

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This month, the Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club will be holding two AKC Rally® trials benefitting Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., an organization that supplies bulletproof and stab-proof vests for police dogs.

One-hundred percent of the entry fees are being donated and the club is absorbing all the other costs for the trials.

Congratulations to all of these clubs for their impressive work. We enjoy celebrating and promoting the great things our clubs are doing, so please let us know what you’re working on at communications@akc.org.

Sincerely, Dennis B. Sprung President and CEO New York, NY AKC REUNITE AND LOCAL AKC DOG CLUBS ROLL OUT HELP FOR PETS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA San Diego, CA — Local AKC dog clubs and AKC Pet Disaster Relief, a national program spearheaded by AKC Reunite that is dedicated to keeping pets and their owners safe in the aftermath of tornadoes, floods, wildfires and other natural or civil disasters, presented three trailers in the state of California to officials from the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services on Saturday.

Remember the pets in despair after Katrina? Remember the plight of pets displaced from their families in Missouri and Oklahoma after those states were hit by epic tornadoes?

With AKC Pet Disaster Relief, there is now a way to effectively help the pets and their owners affected by such disasters, and San Diego communities will be prepared to roll out help to pets and their owners in need when a disaster is declared, whether it’s a wildfire evacuation, an earthquake response or the unthinkable. AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers help to create a safe, temporary home-base for at least 65 pets immediately after a disaster is declared.

The purchase of the trailers for the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services was made possible by more than $65,000 in donations and grants from the members of Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego, Del Sur Kennel Club, Bahia Sur Kennel Club of Chula

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Vista, Cabrillo Kennel Club, Hidden Valley Obedience Club, The Obedience Club of San Diego County, Inc. and AKC Reunite, the nation’s largest non-profit pet identification and recovery service.

Donations also came in from American Kennel Club dog breed clubs with members nationwide, including the American Tibetan Mastiff Association, Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Tibetan Terrier Club of America, English Springer Spaniel Foundation, Spinone Club of America, Collie Club of America, Schipperke Club of America Rescue & Health Foundation, Borzoi Club of America, American Shih Tzu Club, The Vizsla Club of America, Australian Terrier Club of America and Western Fox Terrier Breeders Association.

The trailers house and deliver essential supplies such as fans, lighting and generators; cleaning supplies; maintenance items; and animal care items including crates and carriers, AKC Reunite microchips and an AKC Reunite universal microchip scanner, as well as bowls, collars and leashes. These supplies can be used as co-location shelters, where people can evacuate with their pets, as well as emergency animal shelters for displaced animals.

“The AKC dog clubs in the San Diego area want to help our local community and its pets be prepared for any disaster and its aftermath,” said Del Sur Kennel Club Delegate Andrew G. Mills. “We are all very proud to donate these trailers to the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services to assist in the agency’s future disaster response efforts.”

“Safe, effective pet sheltering solutions in times of disaster are incredibly important, and AKC Reunite is helping communities across the nation prepare by mobilizing AKC Pet Disaster Relief,” said Tom Sharp, AKC Reunite CEO. “The trailers will provide animal care services during the first critical hours if a disaster ever hits San Diego County or surrounding areas.”

Dan DeSousa, Deputy Director for the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services said, “These new trailers will allow us to set up extensive emergency shelters to assist pet owners during future natural disasters. We’re excited about our improved ability to care for our county’s pets and thank the members of our local dog clubs and other donors for their efforts in helping us acquire AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers.”

Individuals, corporations and

other interested parties can donate to trailer projects in local areas or across the country.

Donations are tax deductible and accepted at http://www.akcreunite.org/donate. Approved organizations that raise a minimum of $1,000 will have their logo featured on the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer.

Learn more about how to get involved in AKC Pet Disaster Relief at www.akcreunite. org/relief.

AKC Reunite Raleigh, NC RE: “I THOUGHT I HAD SEEN IT ALL” Could you tell me when Dr. Robert J. Berndt wrote the article in DogNews.com, ‘I Thought I had Seen It All?’ Was it in 1997?

It is a stunning example of how far the AKC has strayed from its mission statement since Dr. Berndt wrote this article. Excerpt from Dr. Berndt’s article, ‘We cannot conceive of the dog as a commercial breeding livestock.’

DogNews.com recently reported, ‘that registration for 2014 went slightly over expectations primarily due to the efforts of the people heading the commercial kennel division and the pet store registration division at AKC.’ Dr. Berndt must be rolling over in his grave at the Faustian bargain the AKC has made with high volume breeders in order to sustain itself because of declining registrations.

On a personal note, thank you for an excellent publication and I enjoy reading it immensely!

Yours in Animal Welfare, Candace Nagle Boston, MA DO YOU KNOW A CANINE HERO? NOMINATE A DOG FOR AN AKC HUMANE FUND AWARD FOR CANINE EXCELLENCE! New York, NY – To celebrate the dogs that do extraordinary things for their human counterparts, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations open April 1, 2015 and winners will be announced summer 2015.

Each year, the AKC Humane Fund pays tribute to five dedicated, hard-working dogs for making significant contributions to an individual or entire community. Since the creation of the awards in 2000, 75 ACEs have been awarded to dogs of 32 different breeds and one mixed-breed (“All-American”) dog from 28 states. Former ACE dogs have included a police K-9 that uncovered the work of a serial killer and a family pet that saved its owner from a bear attack, among dozens of other incredible pups.

“There is no shortage of remarkable dogs to recognize with an ACE Award,” said AKC Spokesperson Gina DiNardo. “These canine heroes truly touch people’s lives and we’re proud to honor five of them each year with an ACE Award to show our appreciation.”

One award is given in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9 Eligibility: Fulltime working K-9s in the realms of city, county, state, or federal law enforcement; the military; firefighting; Customs and border patrol; emergency services.

Exemplary Companion Eligibility: Dogs without formal training or certification who have nonetheless distinguished themselves in some way that has made a meaningful contribution to the life of his owner or community.

Search and Rescue Eligibility: Dogs certified to assist in wilderness and urban tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events and locating missing people.

Therapy Eligibility: Certified therapy dogs working in hospitals, schools, disaster sites, war zones, and wherever else the affection of a good dog can provide comfort.

Service Eligibility: Certified service dogs who enrich the lives of physically or mentally disabled owners. Including but not limited to guide dogs for the blind, seizure-alert dogs, hearing dogs, balance dogs. **(Note: Nominees doing service or therapy work without certification are considered in the Exemplary Companion category.)

Honorees will receive an engraved sterling-silver medallion and an all-expenses-paid trip for dog and owner to Orlando, Florida, to be honored at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in December. A donation of $1,000 will also be made in each recipient’s name to the pet-related charity of their choice. The names of the five recipients will be added to the ACE plaque on permanent display in the AKC Humane Fund Library at AKC headquarters in New York City.

Dogs receiving honorable mention will be awarded an engraved bronze medallion and all entrants will receive an ACE Certificate of Recognition in acknowledgement of their nomination.

Anyone, including the dog’s owner or handler, may submit a nomination form. Submissions for the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence for 2015 must include: • A non-returnable, original print or digital photograph of the dog. All digital photos must be larger than 1MB in size. The photo should feature solely the nominated dog.

• A 500-word-or-less description of how the dog has demonstrated excellence.

• Dog’s call name, breed, age and sex.

•Owner’s/Nominator’s name(s), address and phone number. E-mail address if available.

Nominations will be accepted through July 1, 2015 and should be emailed to akchumanefund@akc.org or sent to: ACE Awards 2015 The AKC Humane Fund 260 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor New York, New York 10016 For more information about the ACE awards or to download a nomination form visit the AKC website.

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Facebook were false and did not include the facts. The neighbor who took the video seemed surprised that so many people paid attention to her video and call for action. Whoops.

The Clarksville Police Department has increased patrols near the family’s home.

In this case the deceptive video was exposed, but this is by no means the only time that a neighbor or a misguided person has stirred the pot to make people believe that animals were abused or neglected. This kind of behavior is not new. At one time people could make accusations and say Mary Smith bewitched my cow. If the cow died, Mary Smith was in trouble. No evidence was necessary because people believed in witches and demons and spirits. Then we got to the point where we started asking for evidence.

It was harder to blame Mary Smith for hurting your cow if there were no evidence.

Nowadays, if you have a grudge against Mary Smith, all you have to do is get out your camera phone and do a little editing of the video.

You can make things look very bad for Mary Smith.

Today there are a lot of “animal lovers” with very specific (let’s say puritanical) ideas about how animals should live. In some cases, if they don’t like the way your animals live, there are people who are quite willing to fabricate a story so that you don’t get to keep those animals.

Using the techniques of edited videos, public relations, petitions, moral outrage and big doses of emotional ranting, these so-called “animal lovers” are very good at stirring up public anger over what they claim are abused and neglected animals. But how often are the stories true? If there is one true story about an abused or neglected animal, does that justify having an outrageous ordinance passed in every city in the United States?

How about all of those petitions that circulate asking you to sign so some town council somewhere will enact a law? Do you even know what the law really says? Should a town council in my state pay attention to a petition that is signed by people from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries? I would hope not.

Council members who pay

attention to a petition like that instead of listening to local people should be voted out of office as soon as possible.

Here’s one that makes my blood boil: when animal lovers in my state start spouting off about what weak, terrible animal laws we have and it’s painfully obvious that they have no idea what our state laws are. And a lot of those people have just moved here. If you are going to denigrate my state, please have the courtesy to read the laws first. You might learn something.

There have always been people trying to stir up trouble – people willing to lie to achieve their goals. Videos and social media make it a lot easier for people to lie and reach lots of people. Before you think about harassing someone – or if you know someone who is engaged in this kind of behavior – keep in mind that some states (like Tennessee) have laws against cyberstalking and cyber harassment. Charges can be brought against people who stir the pot too much.

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“I usually handle an Irish Setter at home. I went for the Bracco after I saw one six years ago and fell in love with the breed. Since it’s not recognized in the United States, I didn’t get a chance to handle one. This time, because I could choose any breed, I decided to go for a breed I’ve never handled before. I’m very happy with my choice.”

What is the International Junior Handling experience like for you?

“I’ve made many new friends. I got to know all of them but in particular the girl from the UK to whom I spoke a lot.”

Do your parents breed or show?

What is the difference between showing in Japan and showing in England?

“The environment here is different,” notes Kenta.

“In Japan, people are more reserved and don’t cheer for the contestants. I like the atmosphere here because it gives me energy.”

Did you make friends with any of the other junior handlers?

“I made friends with the representatives from Iceland and France, but all the guys here are very nice.”

What are your favorite subjects at school and do you have any extracurricular activities?

“At school I like sports. I swim. I also take part in swimming competitions as part of a club. I swim free style.”

What do you see yourself doing as an adult?

“Actually, they don’t. Mom was a junior handler when she was younger,” noted Lauren.

“When I grow up, I would like to work with dogs, perhaps as a handler.”

So who taught you to handle?

“When I came here, I wanted to win. I did my best. Of course, I am very happy.”

The winner of the International Junior Handling competition at Crufts 2015 was Daria (Dasha) Moiseeva, a Russian girl who represented Belarus.

At this point, her mom, Denise, stepped in and said: “She does a lot more handling in the States. Most dogs are handled by professionals.

She goes to a regular school. We are always with her at shows and keep it a hobby. Professional handler Carol Gefel is her tutor but she works with different breeders too.”

What would you like to do when you grow up, Lauren?

“I would like to become a professional handler.”

Lauren, like most of the others, did not make it to the final placings. However, one lucky boy (one of only 4 boys) was the Japanese representative, Kenta Tsunematsu, who was placed third.

Kenta, who does not speak English, was accompanied by a translator but even without talking English he made an impression of a very wellmannered young man, 15 years old.

“I started out in dogs when I was 12, after I got my first dog, a Chihuahua,” he says. “I started to show and learned from someone from the Japanese Kennel Club. I handle in both the breed ring and the junior handling competitions. In order to qualify for Crufts I had to beat 20 other finalists.”

What can you tell me about your win?

What did you have to do to get to Crufts?

“My first time at Crufts I represented Russia. I won the competition that qualifies for the Crufts junior handling. This year I won the junior handling competition in Belarus. This dog show had Crufts qualification. I asked Belarusian kennel club about representing them and they approved it.”

At what age did you begin handling?

“I began handing in 2004, when I was 6 with a West Highland White Terrier. After two years my mom let me handle the first dog in the ring, the same West Highland White Terrier owned by a friend of the family.”

Do your parents breed dogs and show them?

“My mom is a vet and my dad is a retired policeman. We have two Giant Schnauzers. My mom doesn’t breed, she shows and grooms dogs.”

Who taught you to handle?

“My mom began to teach me handling. She read various articles on the Internet and practiced the exercises with me. We live in small a small town and don’t have a special handling school.”

What did you think about the competition at Crufts, did you think you would win?

“For me Crufts is the greatest event in the dog world. The first time I came, I couldn’t believe I was actually here. I was delighted and watched all rings. I was just happy to watch this show.

“As for the junior handling competition at Crufts it’s very exciting to represent your country and to show your skills. No, I didn’t think that I would win. I couldn’t imagine it. My dream was to get into the best 10. The best junior handlers from around the world took part in this competition so I thought it would not be possible, but I did my best throughout the competition and was definitely pleasantly surprised.”

Are you going to continue with junior handling now that you’ve reached the top?

“I’m only 16. I don’t want to stop taking part in junior handling. However, now I will participate in a lot fewer competitions. Many people think that now I must stop. But I really love this competition, I like to take part in junior handling with my dog. I enjoy it.”

What would you like to do when you grow up?

“When I grow up I want to be a Vet like my mom. I want to continue in her footsteps, I want to help animals. It’s very interesting to work with animals. Can’t wait to graduate from high school and begin to study at the school of veterinary medicine.”

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ith some of the participants, Crufts International Junior Handling has almost reached the status of an obsession. If they cannot represent their own country, they do their best to represent another in order to take part in this event again. The friendships they make last for years – truly friends for life in some cases.

One cannot conclude an article about this event without mentioning the patron, Liz Cartledge. Ms. Cartledge has invested her time and energy for the past decades into creating an event that is unique in the world of dogs, bringing together children from many different countries in a fantastic venue that sheds light on the future of the dog world. She invites extremely proficient, world-class judges to preside over the event. She does her best to obtain the best dogs possible and many of England’s top dogs are handled by the participants, with their owners spending an entire day at the benches with their dogs just to help the junior handlers out. This spirit of camaraderie is what makes the Crufts International Junior Handling competition what it is.

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cludes in part how all foreign judges in the UK are to be treated. Why the UK is giving special treatment to FCI judges is a good question to ask since so few UK judges get asked to judge at FCI shows with the usual exception of two or three who judge for FCI almost more than they do in their own country. American judges should now demand the same treatment as the UK judges from FCI if this black ball nonsense between the two orgs is ever settled!

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he announcement about AKC’s new Health Microsite sounded particularly promising but I must say the initial presentation was disappointing for me at any rate. Of the 102 Topics covered fully half if not more as I lost count were excerpts from AKC’s Family Dog Magazine.

Many of the others were not attributed to anyone while a number were questionable opinion pieces particularly the Rottweiler person’s interpretation of what constitutes good breeding practices here versus Germany! Also the one or two commercial appeals for Wooftale were questionable inclusions in a Health Microsite. It truly was little more than a compilation of previously printed articles for the masses and contained little concerning real health prob-

lems and how to treat them for the breeder. On the other hand in a latter announcement from Dennis Sprung the future Microsites read more professionally and could serve a great value.

Whether they will be implemented for the general public or for the breeder or somewhere in between remains to be seen but let’s hope they are new articles and that the proposed interaction between people about health matters is based on information from veterinarians and the like and not sharing of opinions among non-professionals.

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ell the figures promised to me about the TV ratings came in at last and as Chris Walker says, “Better late than never,” which is definitely true and I really thank Hillary and Chris for sending them to me. The TV ratings showed some 660,000 people watched the AENC airing. Compared to Westminster’s 8.8 million households and the Thanksgiving Parade figures these are minuscule, which was sort of to be expected. The spin from PR about the other figures is taken with a grain of salt but was interesting to read anyways. You decide if the cost of the TV was worth it to AKC with the numbers they received and if the timing and time and the TV station were all appropriate. I have my opinion-what’s yours?

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