Dog News The Digest Volume 31, Issue 16
Of American Dogs $5.00
April 24, 2015
The Number One* Terrier is Number Two* Among All Breeds
ch. cragsmoor good time
Flyin’ Skye High
Owners Mr. Victor Malzoni, Jr. Nancy Shaw Handlers Larry Cornelius Marcelo Veras Assisted By Kasey O’Brien *The Dog News Top Ten List
Best In Show Judge Mrs. Rosalind Kramer
FLASH Best of Breed Potomac Skye Terrier Club Judge Ms. Christine Erickson onto Group First Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland Judge Mrs. Karen Wilson Dog News 3
Dog News Contents • April 24, 2015 10 Editorial 14 Irving’s Impressions: Influencing Others By ronnie irving 16 Remembering Gloria Reese By sue Vroom and Keke Kahn 18 Inside The Sport: Californians Feeling The Drought By Pat Trotter 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Rare Breeds Of The World: Carea Leones (Spain) By AGNES BUCHWALD 30 Upside Of The Seesaw: AKC Agility Events By Sharon Anderson 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Tuni Claflin 42 Water Rescue Dogs: The Newfoundland By MJ Nelson 44 The Drovers Dog That Became A Show Dog By nick waters 52 A Celebration In Tucson: Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen National Specialty By Kit Rodwell 62 The Hounds of New Zealand By RicharD L. Reynolds 74 Off The Leash: Mark Ulriksen Rules Nonchalantly By Shaun Coen 76 Gloria Reese, FCI Woes, Cash For Owner-Handlers And More By Matthew H. Stander 82 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 84 Click: Angeles Canyon Dog Club/Gary Wittmeier Memorial By Leslie Simis 88 Click: Steel City Kennel Club By booth photography 92 Click: The Way We Were By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 94 Letters To The Editor 96 handlers directory • 98 subscription rates • 100 classified advertising • 102 advertising rates
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TEAM GUS
2 Weekends, 5 Group Firsts, A Best In Show & Reserve Best In Show!
Team Gus thanks Group Judges Mr. Kenneth Murray, Dr. Robert Smith, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mr. Robert Stein, & Mrs. Judith Daniels, Best In Show Judge Mrs. Sally L. Vilas & Reserve Best In Show Judge Mrs. Robert Smith.
Multiple Best In Show, National Specialty Best In Show
GCh. Derby’s Toast With Gusto Owned By: Rick & Sue Copeland Richmond, Texas
Bred By: Kristin Kleeman Robyn & Kenneth Toth
Presented By Scott Sommer Assisted by Connery Cole Dog News 5
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Editorial The revolting front-page story in The New York Times of Saturday April 18 should have dog lovers everywhere up in arms! As reported by The Times reporter Andrew Jacobs, an obvious supporter of the animal rights movement and a general condemner of breeders generally, it claims that this year in Beijing, SHOCKING AND earlier China at least 20 Tibetan HORRIFYING Mastiffs along with 150 other dogs were stuffed into metal chicken crates and packed onto a truck to be shipped to a slaughter house in northeast China where at roughly $5 a head, they would have been rendered into hot pot ingredients, imitation leather and the lining for winter gloves! If not for a band of Beijing dog lovers who are reported to have literally thrown themselves in front of the truck and then bought the dogs back from the drivers this would have been the fate of those poor dogs. As it is many were maimed and died before help could be brought in. And while the report by The Times, which in its usual fashion puts much of the blame for these occurrences on so-called “speculative breeders” of Tibetan Mastiffs, the fact is that these types of incidences happen on almost a daily basis in China whether the Tibetan Mastiff is involved or not. The Times’ attempt together with the animal rights movement in China to blame the meat producing farms there on successive waves of dog fads during the past 25 years brought on by breeders which ends in mass abandonments is ludicrous to the point of being laughable. One of the main virtues of the NGKC, the kennel club recognized by AKC in China, was its early on willingness to present forums and seminars attacking these kinds of practices against all dogs and to offer solutions for the problem which no other kernel club or organization in China ever did insofar as these pages are aware. But the New York Times, which continues to constantly support the virtues of the animal rights activists at every opportunity it can, overlooks the past work of the dog loving breeders and owners in China as though they don’t exist. Whenever these type happenings occur the conditions of transport are appalling and all segments of dog loving Chinese fight hard against them. There are actual guerrilla type operations to stop dogpacked trucks on Chinese highways. Many of the dogs are stolen by gangs who grab pets off the streets and while the AKC cannot get involved on every level of Chinese dog owning the latest attempt by the Times to put the blame even partially for these horrific acts cannot and should not fall on the dog breeding and dog loving population of China. These practices have been going on now for centuries and the pet owning and pet breeding population in China fights against them on a daily basis. To present this story as gospel by Jacobs ignores the history of dog farms for meat producing purposes and attempts to put a blame on breeders, which is just totally unsubstantiated. Those poor dogs is all these pages can think of while Mr. Jacobs and The New York Times should rethink their attitudes for sure about the animal rights activists of the world. 10 Dog News
As spring blossoms into full bloom the Wooftale product. Talk about selling your adoption campaigns are reaching their height. principles down the road for money. How Petco and PetSmart, the nation’s two biggest pet can AKC in good conscience negotiate with specialty chains and Pedigree, one of the lead- Mars on anything - even the AKC/Eukanuba ers worldwide in pet food sales, intensify their National - when on the one hand Mars baefforts to encourage people to consider adopt- sically ignores the pleasures and merits of ing a pet rather than to buy one while NYC’s Ani- purebred dog ownership and supports totalmal and Care and Control’s (which took a large ly the theory of “adopt don’t buy”! Why the hit when it was learned that outdated vaccines Pedigree Adoption Drive founded in 2005 has evolved into a full-fledged and food were being used in its shelters) Adoptapaloo- THE “ADOPT DON’T foundation that through 2013 has za is being pushed as well. BUY” CAMPAIGNS donated more than $4.4 million in grants and awards to shelters These ongoing adoption camand rescue organizations. Mars paigns are national in nature and Pedigree pulling its support of purebut with the new iPhone app unveiled this past bred dogs in favor of its adoption drives month the ease of impulse adoptions does not bode well for the purebred hobby enthusiast. was corporate America at its worst. And if Surely AKC must step forward as promised by the alleged negotiations between Mars and Alan Kalter years ago and do much more than AKC concerning the Wooftale collar become it has done so far to promote the advantages a reality AKC had better be damned preof owning a purebred dog. Indeed these pages pared for an outcry from its core supporters have learned AKC is in negotiations with Mars, unless of course Mars and Pedigree agree the owners of Pedigree and now Eukanuba, to to support the purebred dog in a manner get the parent corporation to be involved in the similar to its adoption policies. The position of Chairman was created in the early seventies. Al Feldman was the first Board member with that title starting in 1972. Prior to that the President was not a full time employee, and served as Chairman of the Board, with the Executive VP being the CEO. There have been cases where the Chairman stayed on the Board after leaving the Chairmanship voluntarily or otherwise as follows: Haworth Hoch was Chair from 1979 to 1982. While remaining on the Board, he was replaced in the 1982 election for Chair by Bill Timbers. Jim Smith was Chair from March 1994 to March, 1995. He remained on the Board, while being replaced as Chairman by Dr. Bob Berndt in March, 1995. That was when we had a 12-member Board, and it took a couple of hours, and multiple ballots (only the Board was present in the room so only they knew the number of ballots). The Board was hopelessly deadlocked with a 6-6 split, and someone finally gave in. Bob resigned as Chairman and as a Board member a year later, when the Board decided not to build and consolidate everything on the property it had purchased in Durham, NC. David Merriam, was Chair from 1997 until 2002. He did not run for Chair in 2002, as he felt that five years in the position was enough for him. He became Vice Chair, and his former Vice Chair, Ron Menaker became Chair in 2002, serving until 2012, when he termed out as a Board member. He was again elected to the Board in 2014. Alan served as Chair from 2012 until this week, when he was replaced by Ron. Just a little information to help guide you through these somewhat turbulent years in AKC.
SOME AKC HISTORY TO DIGEST
The passing of Gloria Reese has cast a pall over most dog show conformation activities. Gloria was a devoted sighthound breeder and owner. She and her husband Nat owned three different number one dogs all-breed and she was known as one of the most devoted and concerned people in dogs. Her interests were multi-faceted and her devotion and love for her husband Nat and her children and friends as intense as could be. Throughout this issue are various memorials to her memory. She was above all a valued and trusted friend who represented an era in our sport which will probably never be matched again. DOG NEWS and all involved with this publication mourn and feel deeply her passing.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
DOG NEWS continues NATIONAL its tradition of present- SPECIALITY ing the results of National COVERAGE Specialty Shows with photos both candid and formal of some of the winners. We try to solicit from every club an opportunity to select a writer of its choice but when no answer is received from the concerned club DOG NEWS reserves the right to go out and select the writer. Some clubs do not like this since they want the final say about what is written. If you don’t reply to our request these pages feel free to react accordingly and pick out someone known or someone who volunteers for the work. Keep these pages posted and certainly we’ll work with you. Else we will select a volunteer or someone involved in the breed. Work with us and we’ll work with you too!
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GCh. Gala Brighton Lakeridge Reflections Of Me Owners: Ron & Debbie Scott Handler: Kaz Hosaka Breeder: Allison Cowie & Alan Waterman & De Angelo Dog News 11
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Irving’s Impressions By Ronnie Irving
Influencing Others SELLING OUT OR LEADING THE WAY? It is obvious that many American dog show enthusiasts believe that TKC in the UK has, in far too many ways, ‘sold out’ to what they regard as the animal rights lobby. They criticise TKC’s attitude to a number of issues and the ways that these subjects have been dealt with. These include docking rules, vet health tests at shows for ‘high profile breeds’ before they can be awarded the best of breed award, changes made to breed standards to eliminate visible features that can cause health or welfare problems, inbreeding rules and a number of other dog breeding and showing issues. Many of those unjustified criticisms stem from a basic misunderstanding or misreading of various factors which in fact 14 Dog News
differentiate the UK situation in a number of ways from the climate that exists in the USA. They also stem from a fundamental misconception of one of the objectives that TKC has; namely to lead the way and be the first port of call for those people who would like to influence the way that legislation and public opinion will go on matters affecting dogs.
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First of all it ought to be made clear that perceived pressure from what is considered to be the ‘animal rights movement’ is not really from the animal rights movement at all. While of course organisations such as PETA do exist, the attention paid to their ramblings by TKC has always been minimal. On the other hand another organisation that Continued on page 46
Remembering
Gloria Reese
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he passing of my dear friend, Gloria winning dogs, among them three ranked #1 AllReese, was for me yet another illustration of Breeds in the country. Corky was one of their how good things don’t last forever. Memories “kids” and we were made to feel loved and do however, and there were many in 45 some-odd welcomed as family members always. There are years of my relationship with she and her husband, simply too many happy, funny, victorious, sad, tenNat. der moments in our many years of friendship to She, to me, was the best of recount but there was never a dull moeverything; a force to be reckment when Nat and Gloria got an idea oned with when her sense of in their head, which usually involved right and wrong was assailed hysterical laughter…..my immediate on the day, an unwavering loymemory is of Nat hiring a 15-piece alty to those she loved and stubmariachi band to follow us through the born as a stone. Gloria never narrow streets of Mexicali, Baja Mexigave up and she never gave in. co, because Gloria wanted to hear auNot when the ethical thing to do thentic Mexican music as we tasted the was at stake. She had a strong margarita bars along the way. Every moral compass and I loved her bar we walked into, Gloria ordered a for that. She stood up for her drink for us and then pointed over her friends in all cases and would head and said, “And one for my boys.” fight for a truly worthy cause. One time driving in the big bus on She was a woman of passion a long, lonely stretch of road in the and principle, whether it was middle of the night the brakes failed the popular action or not. to work properly, so we simply drove She loved three things unit until it ran out of fuel. I clutched the conditionally: her family, her dashboard; she sang along with Gladdogs, and her friends. ys Knight on the radio. That was Gloria. To be one of Gloria’s beCompletely unafraid of the unknown. I loved dogs was to fall into an will miss her terribly. exotically plush bucket of rare She left this earth to join her soul cream and to be her friend was mate Nat, in the early morning hours of to be protected against the April 18th. I would have dearly loved to evildoers and supported in all witness that long awaited reunion with situations. She was the benchher precious family; Nat, her daughmark for unconditional love. ters, Sherry and Allison, who sadly preNat and Gloria attractceded her in death. She leaves behind ed friends along the way like her one son, Richard. butterflies to flowers. To sit on There are no words that could be Gloria awarding the Hound the motorhome sofa sipping put on paper to adequately describe a drink out of Nat’s extensive Group at Westminster in 1997. what Gloria was to Corky and me. liquor cabinet was always enFirst and foremost and above all else, tertaining and would ultimately Gloria was my friend. How lucky am dissolve into hilarity of the highest kind. They just I for getting to share part of her life. See you made everyone feel comfortable. some day, Glo. The Vroom/Reese team piloted multiple top— Sue Vroom
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Nat and Gloria and Corky and Sue celebrating another Best In Show.
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he Sport of Dogs has lost another “Icon” with the passing of Gloria Reese. Both Gloria and Nat, who passed away eight years ago, gave wholeheartedly to our sport in so many ways that few are even aware of in today’s world. They owned and showed so many of our top dogs of the past with the late Corky Vroom on the lead, bringing three dogs to the top of the all breed rankings – the Doberman Ch. Galaxy’s Corry Missile Belle in 1973, the Greyhound Ch. Aroi Talk Of The Blues in 1976 and the Bouvier Ch. Galbraith’s Iron Eyes in 1990. I met the Reeses way back in California when I was judging BIS at Conejo Kennel Club and pointed to a beautiful Pointer bitch by the name of Black Pearl, which they owned. They had never heard of a “KeKe” and I had never met them. We became very good friends following that and I was able to meet their gorgeous dogs and see how they were raised and attended to in person and I so admired their love and dedication to all of their animals. I was smitten by Marcus, the famous top winning Greyhound. Unfortunately their personal lives suffered many tragedies. Rest in Peace. — KeKe Kahn
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Measures announced by the State of California last week addressing the state’s prolonged drought have California’s dog fancy and everybody else on edge about the implementation of it. For one thing, many in our sport have been doing their best to conserve water for some time and do not know how they can possibly deal with a further 25% decrease in water usage as mandated. For another, much of the message coming out of Sacramento seems aimed at property owners and the farming community. Of course the dogman’s biggest worry is sufficient water to keep the dogs healthy and their yards and runs sanitized. Yet many are concerned about available water to bathe dogs on a regular basis. Having gone through a drought in California in the late 1970s, previous fanciers learned how to cope. Dogs were brushed on a daily basis to keep skin and hair clean. Baby powder and corn starch brushed through coats helped rid dogs of dust and dirt as did using the blow drier on a dry coat. I personally had already experienced this non-bathing process when campaigning Ch. Vin-Melca’s Vagabond to Top Dog All Breeds in 1970. Because I had been mentored by many old school dog experts who spoke of how constant bathing could cause serious coat problems, Vagabond did not receive a single bath that entire year. He was brushed thoroughly every single day. At the dog shows his legs were dampened and a mixture of the aforementioned powders was rubbed into his leg coat to dry and get brushed out. Since Elkhounds do not have body odor if maintained in this manner, he was always
presented clean and with correct coat texture. When the late Mary Roberts, of German Shepherd fame, talked with me in 1973 about her program of bathing her special on a regular basis, she explained how it kept coat moving and worked best for her. So I tried that for several years and it worked fine. However, while showing Nimbus in 1977, water rationing on the Monterey Peninsula negated bathing opportunities, so it was back to the intense daily brushing process. The authorities warned if a household exceeded water allotments, punitive measures would be taken, and so they were. My late Whippet friend Norman Ellis soldiered through hosting a delightful party over a dog show weekend while warning his guests that water came at a trickle due to water management punishment.
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cientists are predicting things could get much worse, but Californians wonder why desalination plants weren’t built up and down the coast after the drought in the seventies. Exactly why governments get bogged down in spinning their wheels rather than taking positive productive actions is anybody’s guess. Israel has been utilizing desalination plants for years and the process is used by U.S. submarines on extended underwater tours. A desalination project near San Diego promises to become California’s initial plant to make sea water into potable water. What has all this to do with dogs and our dog shows? Because many dogs are bathed and/or hosed down and blow dried each time before they go into the ring, it presents a problem if water is rationed. Old school dog handlers did not use Continued on page 56
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GCh. Aviator’s Lady’s Man De Remis The Number Two* Portuguese Water Dog, breed points, and Number Three* All Breed With Limited Showing! Owner Handled by Rémy Smith-Lewis Co-Owned by Julie Conger Bred by Mike and Cathy Dugan *The Dog News Top Ten List
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Question of the week By Matthew H. Stander
The following is the intended QUESTION OF THE WEEK for the April 24 issue, which I sent to all Delegates whose name began with the Letter M — 38 in total as I recall. Only one was bounced back as an incorrect E-Mail. No answers were received!! That’s their option I would think but never before in the history of DOG NEWS has there been a total lack of response to the Question of the Week but of course never before has the Question been limited to Delegates only. A lesson well learnt one would think!
THE QUESTION: Are you aware of any public policies adopted by AKC in its desire to overcome the “adopt don’t buy” philosophy so prevalent in America today with regard to owning dogs? What has your Club done to push AKC’s Board into being proactive in this matter? 22 Dog News
As a result of the report that it may be unhealthy to sleep with your pet--dog or cat-- have you changed your sleeping habits in this regard?
Elliot Weiss Many years ago when I was a child, some brain trust said butter was unhealthy. My mother turned to margarine and used it for years. I would not touch the stuff today. Dogs were great bed warmers in Medieval times and still are today. Maybe the dingbat that spent all this time doing this study should look into the unhealthiness of sleeping with their significant other. They might wind up with a lot more room in their bed. Cindy Vogels We’ve always had dogs in the bedroom. Since taking up with my present bedmate nearly 35 years ago, there hasn’t been a dog on my bed - when he’s home! Would I banish my Greyhound who keeps me company the minute he’s gone? No way!
Charlotte Patterson No, I have not. My dogs do not sleep with me every night but when they do we all enjoy the time together. Since I have toy dogs, I have at least three in bed with me on those occasions. Denise Flaim I maintain that sleeping with certain humans is likely even more unhealthy. While the headlines about bubonic-plague-
carrying bedmates are catchy, the study really looked at cases where relatively rare conditions like meningitis were contracted. The authors concluded that the best prevention was keeping animalhealthy to begin with, not banning them from your 1,500-thread Egyptian cotton. My personal policy is that bed-sharing is acceptable until it infringes on my chiropractic health. I have one old Ridgeback bitch who burrows under the covers to the bottom of the bed and makes an unparalleled footwarmer. I had an old male who slept in a state of canine rigor mortis, all paws planted firmly in your back. He was not long for the Posturepedic. Carol Grossman I was just saying on Sunday when I was driving home with Lilly in my lap that we should have been born Siamese. Of course she still sleeps in the bed, and loves it! Robert Hunter No -- unaware of study -- how can I get a copy? Diane loves to sleep with the dogs; me, not so much. Karen Galipeault Absolutely not! My dogs and some of my clients’ dogs just need that bonding... and so do I!
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Happy to be back to Spain again and travel thru its history, learn more about the great personages, the beauty of the land, the antique and new edifications, the fauna and the flora, the colors, and the sounds. As with all civilized countries, a lifetime would be not enough to study each one’s ethnicity, particular tradition, arts, artists, drinks, food, music and dances, Spain included.
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n old habit of mine is to take a look first at the famous personages and select mentally two or three whose names I automatically connect to the country. No need to say that such or such person is from the given country as the name and place of birth shows up together. Of course there are thousands of others from Cervantes, Goya, and Velasquez to Almodovar, and Banderas, but not only for the incredible paintings and sculptures but also for both artists sarcastic, pungent intelligence when I think about famous Spaniards the first ones coming to my mind are Picasso and Dali. Besides their biography, do you want to check why? • I do the impossible, because the possible anyone can do. • All that can be imagined is real. — Pablo Picasso 1881-1973 • Bad taste is creative. It’s the predominance of biology over intelligence. • Whoever wants to be like me must learn two basic things, the first of which is never to reveal the second. Salvador Dali 1904 – 1989 Castilla y Leon, “The Land of the Castles,” has hundreds of medieval castles more then in any other European country. The place is incredibly beautiful, worth visiting and traveling all over not forgetting to stop in Salamanca and Segovia. Castilla y Leon is the cradle of the Spanish language developed from Latin in the 11th century. It’s Continued on page 60
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Preferred Winners at AKC Agility Nationals
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he largest AKC agility event is over and the new champions have been crowned. The competition was everything a competitor could want it to be; challenging courses, good consistent judges, excellent dirt surface and approximately 1,016 dogs competing daily. This was a very doable number in four rings, which allowed all judging to start on the same day, Friday; unlike last year when the 20” dogs had to begin judging on Thursday due to the large number of entries. This year the entry number break down was as usual the 20” class the largest, 310. There were 151 – 8” dogs, oh how that has changed thru the years when they were always the smallest class. The 26” class was 42 dogs, all of which are vying for the world team and gathering scores for that event. The next largest was the 16” dogs at 230. This level always has the largest entry in the preferred class,
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Judges of Nationals the dogs that choose to jump one height lower than their measured height, 57 dogs. The 12” class was 173 and the 24” class was 88 dogs. At the 24 and 26” height no preferred dogs are entered. The addition of the practice run on Friday morning was new and welcomed. The scored class of Premier in the afternoon was heavily attended and very successful. The Premier class offered money as the prizes. My Border Collie, Chili, came in 7th out of 310 – 20” dogs and earned $98.88. This will definitely become a very sought after class next year in Tulsa. The offering of the class was to aid the agility staff to see in action the new upcoming class that will be implemented for titling in the future. It was very well received and I for one look forward to the many new international challenges the class will present. Carrie DeYoung and her agility reps were outstanding in their running of this massive event and appreciated by all who saw their morning to night efforts. There were over 150 Continued on page 66
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BESTS WEEK Terre Haute Kennel Club - Thursday & Friday Fond du Lac County Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday German Shepherd Dog
GCh. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It v. Kenlyn Judge Mr. Jamie Hubbard Judge Mrs. Joan Goldstein Judge Mrs. Carolyn Herbel Judge Mrs. Patricia Hastings Owners Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handlers Kent Boyles & Liz Oster Palouse Hills Dog Fanciers Friday Whippet
GCh. Sporting Fields Shameless
Judge Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna Owners Barbara Call, Jane Cooney-Waterhouse, Dionne Butt, Amanda Giles Handler Amanda Giles Conejo Kennel Club Angeles Canyon Dog Club Boston Terrier
GCh. Sabe’s Simply Invincible
Judge Mr. Robert Stein Judge Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy Owners Joe & Carla Sanchez and Sharon Saberton Handled by Jorge & Susie Olivera Shreveport Kennel Club – Saturday Boxer
Ch. CheriKei’s Dick Tracey Judge Dr. Dana Smith Owners Cheryl & Keith Robbins Handler Michael Shepherd
Terre Haute Kennel Club - Saturday Briard
GCh. Deja Vu Popsakadoo It Is What It Is Judge Mr. Harry Butch Schulman Owners Dominique Dube, Terry Miller, Lori Hunt, DVM Handler Dominique Dube Lewis & Clark Kennel Club - Monday Havanese
GCh. Peluito’s Papi Chulo Judge Dr. Steve Keating Owners Arlene Etzig, Lynn Curtis Handler Andy Linton Ravenna Kennel Club Great Dane
GCh. GMJ Daneridge Leanmeangamblingmchine Judge MS. Joyce Vanek Owner Gina Jaeblon Handler Jeff Lawrence
Catoctin Kennel Club - Monday Rottweiler
GCh. Big Beach’s Rhumba Man Judge Grace M. Fritz Owner Elaine Namour Handler Michelle Scott
Columbia Terrier Association of Maryland Skye Terrier
GCh. Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie Judge Mrs. Karen Wilson Owners Victor Malzoni, Jr., Nancy Shaw Handler Larry Cornelius
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JOJO & Jack
On a roll... & they keep on roLLin’! H TOTAL SWEEP IN YORK, PA... H FIVE DAY BREED SWEEP H TWO RRCUS SUPPORTED
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A TOP FIVE* RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING SILVER..
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SPRING VALLEY’S JOJO Group Four Win York, PA. Thank You Judge Ms. Joanne Buehler! Owner: Mark & Jane Hlis
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Tuni Claflin
BORN: BOSTON, MA RESIDES: OXFORD, CT MARITAL STATUS: MARRYING THE BEST MAN EVER ON MAY 15! ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: PISCES
When did you start showing and how did that first show go? I was five years old and showing a Labrador Retriever at a fun match. I won my class!
How difficult was it to finish your championship? At sixteen years of age I finished my first dog-a Boxer, and it was somewhat difficult.
Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like? A yellow Labrador named Turrly Thompson.
Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be? Dana Cline or Charlie Olvis.
How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport? Mixed feelings.
How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones? I’ve never counted them. Let’s just say many! My favorites are the Pointer National, Montgomery Weekend and Westminster.
Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?” Norm Grenier.
What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? Molding great dogs into great show dogs.
What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? Courage and standing up for one’s beliefs.
If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite. Tom Bradley, the late Mrs. Clark, Curt Schilling and Charlie Whippet.
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Darma (WA Hearthaven’s Good Deed BN Can CD AKC/ UKC CDX Am RAE Can RN WRD( 3) WRDX(1) Can WRD DD TDD(1) CGC UKC PTN), one of Lawren Coulam’s Newfoundlands, jumps off the boat at the start of a water rescue.
Brite (HITS VN Am/Can Ch UKC GRCh Allegiance’s Bright Prospect Am/UKC/Can CDX RAE3 Can RE U-RO3 WRD(5) WRDX Can. WRDX DD TDD (1)Can DD CGC UKC NI UKC NC), Coulam’s other Newfoundland, may have had issues with carting but water rescue was a totally different story.
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The Newfoundland By M.J. Nelson
Several years ago, while doing my real job as an investigative reporter, I interviewed a prison inmate who had been part of a several state grain theft ring. During the interview, I noted that he was remarkably sanguine about the eight years remaining on his sentence. Since his attitude was so different from most of the other convicts I had interviewed in my work, I asked if his attitude was simply an extension of, “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime.” He said no, he had undergone a life-changing experience prior to going to prison and it had caused him to totally reevaluate his life and what he was doing with it. When I asked for details, he said he had been fishing– even thieves need a little time away from the “business” now and then, he said–on a lake not long after the ice had gone off the water when his boat hit an underwater obstruction. He was thrown out on impact hitting his head on the gunwale cutting a nasty gash in his forehead. The collision tore a hole in the boat, which quickly sank. So, there he was, a nonswimmer, in frigid water, stunned and bleeding, a good half-mile from shore in a life jacket that barely kept his head Louie reaches the “drowning victim” with above the water. the line to tow the person to safety. He said he called for help for what seemed like an eternity but no one heard him, or so he thought. Just about the time he was giving up all hope of rescue, seemingly out of nowhere, a big, black dog swam up to him. The dog paddled around him in tight circles like he was asking the man to grab on to him. When he finally realized what the dog wanted him to do, he said, he grabbed the dog’s tail and with his rescue in tow, the dog headed for the nearest shore. Every time the man would start to falter, Continued on page 70
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he blue, grizzled, rough-coated, large-limbed, surly, small-eared and small-eyed, leggy, bob-tailed dog, which to all appearances, would obey no lighter instrument of punishment than an iron-shod crook, listen to no voice unless seasoned with a strong provincial twang, and coil himself upon none other than that inevitable drab blanket-coat into whose sleeves no shepherd was ever known to put his arm.” By Nick Waters Words from the pen of one writer writing in 1872 about the dogs he recalled seeing in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Dorset and which, as the Old English Sheepdog, has become one of the most instantly recognisable breeds of dog in the world. As British as the Bulldog and now one of the most popular show-dogs, the Old English Sheepdog is one of the oldest of the British working breeds of dog. Many would argue that the name is a misnomer as the breed was originally an allround versatile stock dog. Drovers’ towns and roads became established and along the roads were farmers prepared to let stock that had been
The Drovers Dog ThaT driven sleep over night in one of their enclosures for a fee - it helped an often meagre income. The type of dog a drover needed was one with stamina, steadiness, and a temperament that would see off any predators, would stand its ground against any rouge beast and would see off an attack by a bull or ox intent on mischief towards the drovers. The Old English Sheepdog fitted the bill admirably and was also able to cope with the drovers, many of whom were none too sympathetic in nature. The dogs bred in Sussex and Dorset were reputed to have been 44 Dog News
“In 1891 Drovers’ Dog shows were inaugurated, the purpose of this being for the improvement of the breeds drovers used and of their treatment.”
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particularly fearsome and prepared to hold their ground. By far the largest markets were in London, for then as now the South East of England was the most densely populated part of the country. For many a drover the highlight of a visit to London was to be able to attend one of the many organised dog fights that took place in the capital. These large markets were the customary place to sell sheepdogs. Bartered or sold, the deal was completed in a few words and after an uncouth gesticulation or two the new purchase was handed over to the purchaser, with a collar of twisted and plaited green hazel and a few feet of old cord. The breed could also be found working in
slaughterhouses where stock had been driven for slaughter. In 1891 Drovers’ Dog shows were inaugurated, the purpose of this being for the improvement of the breeds drovers used and of their treatment. In 1894 the show was held at the Metropolitan Cattle Market and of the 78 dogs entered 20 were Old English Sheepdogs. The Best in Show of all the breeds was an Old English Sheepdog named ‘Jack’ owned by a Mr. C. Harper. A few dogs continued to be worked well into the 20th century. Mrs. Tidley (Coldharbour) was one of the last to regularly work the breed in addition to showing them. She recalled one Blackpool show when, hav-
ing bathed and groomed the bitch she was taking, she had to go and get some sheep unexpectedly on the morning of the show. Unfortunately the bitch sat in a cow-pat that did nothing to enhance the bathed and groomed white coat. Her best worker she said was ‘Rob of the Hills,’ who can be traced back in many pedigrees. Today the working Old English Sheepdog in regular employment in England seems virtually no more. As one breed authority put it to me some 20 years ago: “Working Old English Sheepdogs! – nearly extinct I reckon.”
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may have some animal rights constituents influencing its pronouncements, is the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). Its nearest comparative US organisation is the HSUS. The similarities that exist today and the Society’s campaigning reputation have more recently reduced the influence that it has. There were in the past some aspects of the RSPCA that American observers have failed to recognise. Firstly the word ‘Royal’ in its title ought to show the high regard in which the organisation – at least in the past – used to be held. Its senior honorary officer – its ‘Patron’ - is Queen Elizabeth – just as she is also the Patron of TKC. But until recently its Honorary Vice Presidents also always included such luminaries as the Archbishop of Canterbury. Its reputation with the general public was always very favourable in the past, and the regard in which it was held by successive governments was also very high. But in recent years that reputation has waned considerably because of the rather extreme positions taken up by the RSPCA on certain subjects. In my view the attention paid by TKC to the RSPCA’s views has reduced greatly in the past few years and very few, if any, of the changes made by TKC in recent times have been influenced by the Society’s views. 46 Dog News
PRESSURES IT IS SENSIBLE TO RESPECT
On the other hand there have been pressures that TKC has in fact recognised and has, in my view quite rightly, taken on board when formulating policy. The first and most important is the pressure of public opinion. In my estimation it cannot in any way be regarded as a bad thing to take account of public opinion. After all, the future of our hobby does surely depend on it being accepted as a socially acceptable pastime. We cannot expect dog shows and dog breeding to exist in a vacuum. It has to fit in with the public climate in which it lives. Overall public opinion has always been more outspoken about dogs and their welfare in the UK than in the USA. For example, one practice that still exists in the US, and seems to manage to survive without public outcry, is ear cropping even although the AVMA has started to make noises against it. In the UK TKC banned ear cropping as long ago as 1899 largely because of public opinion. The practice was not in fact banned by the law in the UK until the anti tail docking legislation came into force in 2007 when cropping too was declared as illegal under the new law. That law said that mutilations for cosmetic purposes were unlawful. But it was TKC’s ban in 1899 that effectively put a stop to ear cropping in the UK. So public
opinion has always featured in TKC’s thinking. The views of other influential animal charities do also have to be taken into account when TKC is framing its policies on certain issues. And this is because they too influence not only public opinion but they are also in a very strong position to influence the way that the UK government moves when it comes to animal welfare issues. Other organisations that do also play a major part in the direction in which dog breeding legislation and the government will go on the animal welfare front, are the various veterinary organisations. Both the British Veterinary Association (BVA) [the UK equivalent of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)] and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are powerful influencers of the way in which legislation will move, and their opinion on animal welfare issues cannot be ignored.
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Having said all of that, it should be obvious that I believe that kennel clubs the world over, ought to realise that they cannot exist in a vacuum. In my view they simply cannot succeed if they try to promote views or practices opposed by all of the other ‘stakeholder’ organisations. They cannot be the champions of customs that are frowned upon by the public at large. That is not however to say that kennel clubs should restrict themselves only to being reactive to what others say. They should instead be proactive. Their prime objective ought to be to get to a position where they can lead Continued on page 50
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Winning Two Best In Shows From The Classes At Specialties,
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LORDBULL LARRY Judges: Mrs. Cindy Vogels - Sacramento Kennel Club Mr. Desmond Murphy - Sacramento Kennel Club Mr. Vincent Grosso - Lewis-Clark Kennel Club Owner: ZANE SMITH Handled By: ED THOMASON
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these other organisations and lead public opinion – rather than follow it. But to do that the kennel clubs themselves must first of all have strong and morally justifiable positions on the issues that they are dealing with. That is particularly important when it comes to issues that affect the health and welfare of dogs. Without that strong and morally justifiable stance, kennel clubs will never be successful in influencing public opinion That situation is what, for the past thirty years or so, TKC in the UK has been striving to achieve; first of all putting its own house in order and then beginning to influence other people and other organisations to its way of thinking. To do that you need to be in a position of strength. It has to be said that the 2008 TV show ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’ at the time and in the short term, set back the reputation of TKC and purebred dogs a long way in the eyes of the public in the UK. However in my view it has, in the longer term, worked to the benefit of TKC in that it enabled it to achieve far more quickly, many of the aims and objectives it had been working on for several years before 2008. 50 Dog News
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A good example of the progress made by TKC in altering its position away from being reactive to instead being proactive, is the fact that earlier this month the veterinary profession in the shape of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association for the first time invited TKC to its annual congress to host a special education lecture stream for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses entitled ‘Aspects of Dog Breeding’. Needless to say TKC jumped at the opportunity and ensured that the lectures that it delivered focused on the importance of understanding how veterinarians can best support and advise their clients who are dog breeders and dog owners with the best and most up to date evidence-based canine health research available. The subjects covered included advice on how to deal better with breeder clients, and provided practical information about DNA testing, complex disease inheritance for practising veterinarians. They also stressed the importance of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses supporting canine research and working with both breeders and the scientific community to help improve all dog health. The need to advise the puppybuying public on finding the right breed of dog for the right home was also stressed and it was emphasised that not just the dog breeding community should give such advice but that the veterinary world too should join in more enthusiastically to prevent dogs ending up in rescue.
TKC later said that the importance of this lecture stream could not be over-estimated and added “By the end of the day, the Kennel Club’s invited speakers were able to break down myths and improve appreciation for, and understanding of, health for pedigree dogs.” TKC’s Chairman Steve Dean summed up the success of the opportunity by saying: “It is by continuing to foster positive relationships between the veterinary community, canine research, dog breeders, and kennel clubs that we will all see real and lasting progress in dog health.”
NOT JUST A QUESTION OF PR
The latest series of criticisms of TKC is that it has not done enough recently to counter some bad publicity given to dog breeders and dog shows as a result of the misreporting of the story that an Irish Setter had been poisoned at Crufts. The critics say that all TKC needs to do is to recruit a high flying firm of public relations consultants and then all will be well. They will wave a magic wand and suddenly the public will be persuaded that all purebred dog breeders are saints and all dog shows are the saviours of pedigree dog health! The fact is that this was what was suggested when the Pedigree Dogs Exposed TV Show was aired by the BBC. Fortunately TKC did take some advice on presentation of the issues at the time. It didn’t however abandon its principals. Instead it pursued with even more vigour the work that it had already started. In my view that work has continued to be followed up well, and the success of the recent BSAVA Congress invitation, is proof that TKC is doing the right things and is nowadays leading the way – even if some commentators choose to describe it as selling out to the critics of purebred dogs or the animal rights fanatics.
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In Tucson ! The Pbgv's 27th National Specialty Tucson, Arizona was the site of this year's regional and National shows, a welcome change for those winter weary exhibitors from snow and rain. Held at the beautiful Doubletree Hotel, most of the rooms had grass patios where x-pens were set up and PBGV's were seen lounging in style. With owners seen walking dogs with leash in one hand, poop bag in the other, and a remarkable absence of dogs barking in the rooms, no wonder this upscale hotel welcomed this breed!
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hursday marked the day of regional specialty starting at 8 AM with a nice entry of 11 obedience dogs. Entries were in graduate novice, novice B and beginner Novice B. Judge Nancy Grimm was very patient with both dogs and exhibitors and her High In Trial, coming from the Novice B class, was Ch Clancy's The Wild N' The Innocent RE BN PCSH NAJ CGC, piloted by owner Megan Esherick, traveling from Pennsylvania. Score was 177. Mrs. Grimm then proceeded to judge the nine dogs entered in Rally. Finishing her RAE title was Ch Joeley's Anjolena CGCA CDX BN GN OAJ AXP MH PCMHX with owner Vickie
Willmann from Indiana. Following obedience, Judge Jette Vind Ramvad, breeder from Denmark, had the privilege of judging the 11 puppy and seven veteran sweepstakes entrants. BISW, from the 9-12 month class, was the handsome Jimeny Mirepoix Chasing Good Karma, owners Jan Zigich and Taylor Schwartz, driving in from Minnesota. BOSW, from the 12-18 class, was Black Majesty Gives U Goose Bumps, owners Iva Raic and Marko Ljutic. Veterans were next with the BISW going to (can't believe you are nine years young) GCH Soletrader Donald Duck handled by Owner Janice Hayes, coowners Donna Moore & Gavin Robertson. BOSW was the seven year-old GCH Gebeb Clancy Poetic Justice, Continued on page 78
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anywhere near the water to clean each dog that is used today. One of my old time California dog friends made a statement I love: “Ever since the advent of free agency and the introduction of generators at dog shows, the world as we knew it is shot.” One wonders if all this unending bathing and blow drying of dogs has led to the disintegration of correct coats anyhow in many of our breeds. Certainly the coats of Arctic dogs that most lend themselves to this process are the open coats that lack true definition and contrast between the correct weather-resisting outer coat and the downy insulating undercoat. Instead, the coats that truly respond to the process are open and almost of a sameness in texture producing a plush-looking coat not truly representative of the breed. In the decades since the process was introduced, fanciers seem (perhaps unwittingly) to select for those coats because it is very pretty. Yet pretty is not a word used in the breed standards. And there is no need to describe how the process has changed the coat of the Golden Retriever over the years as exhibitors continue their pursuit of “pretty.” Because most dog fanciers are good citizens, those who will feel the measure most are those who have been struggling to get as much mileage as possible out of every drop of water during this continued drought. And those who have freely used water as though there’s no tomorrow will only be forced to cut back to what others already are doing. I remember TV star Angie Dickinson publicizing a small contribution she was rightfully proud of during the previous drought. “While you are waiting for your shower water to warm up, catch the water in a
bucket and use it later to water your plants.” No doubt such a spirit will be reflected amongst our dog fancy as we struggle to cope with the situation.
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ATCHING UP: Her many friends are glad to hear that Jane Forsyth is recovering from a bout with pneumonia and accompanying problems. She and husband Bob, both Westminster BIS winning handlers, have long been icons to the wonderful world of dogs. Since judging BIS at Morris and Essex in 2010, Bob has devoted more time to golf and less time to judging while Jane has continued to judge in the sport she loves. Best wishes to daughter Sioux on her upcoming marriage. Although the general reaction to the proposed new Judging Approval Process by much of the dog show judging community is favorable, there are still some reservations being voiced about accountability of judges. The concept of making the process more tedious for new judges so that the judge and the fancy are comfortable with the level of expertise before judging advancement seems popular; as does the process of allowing seasoned and experienced judges fewer hoops through which to jump in order to advance. Since there never has been a process that appealed to all, we applaud board and staff for their on-going efforts to create the best one possible. The on-going controversy involving the FCI and AKC mutual treatment (or mistreatment) of each others’ judges evidently is moving toward resolution at this time. Seems the powers-thatbe from both governing bodies have realized that such childish behavior as blacklisting each others’ judges is not in the best interest of the sport internationally. Well, it wasn’t rocket science!
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the land of Ponce e Leon*, revered in Puerto Rico, and El Cid** who is a National Hero, as well as the medieval “Catholic Kings”, the patrons of Columbus, Ferdinand and Isabella had born there. This large area is one of the coldest in Spain. A Castilian saying about the weather says that the temperature is measured in “nine months of winter and three months of hell” because as a contrast to the freezing winter the summer can be boiling hot. Castilla y Leon covers around twenty percent of Spain, the regional capital is Valladolid. The landscape wherever you go is stunning. The area of Las Médulas, with its ancient Roman open air gold mines, was awarded with the World Heritage distinction designated by the UNESCO. This province is the most attractive place for a tourist to visit, as for instance the Capital with its Cathedral and the Casa Botines Building designed by the one and only Gaudi architect. The Museum of Contemporary art of Alcazar Segovia, the National Sculpture Museum, the Royal
Palace of San Ildefono, the University of Salamanca honestly I would need many more pages and the visitor a platinum or black credit card, and a lot o time to spend to explore, and enjoy all the marvels unique to Castilla y Leon. The famous local cuisine and liquors cant’ be missed, this is an attractive experience as the food is excellent, the local specialty is a stew of lamb, and vegetables, served with the popular ***beans of Avila. Castilla and Leon, the center of Spain, has a common mediaeval history. The two states decided for unification signed in 1983. Both regions have a multitude of antique edifications universities, and public buildings giving us an idea how rich and cultured the locale is, and always was. Besides there are a great number of enormous and breathtakingly beautiful, manicured public parks where anyone can enjoy the calm and silent beauty of the nature. Spanish people love to sing and dance, therefore no way to be bored as there is at least one “fiesta” (party) every week somewhere close to you. I hope that has given readers a small idea about the land where the Carea Leones dog was born. The Carea Leoneìs (Leon Shepherd Dog) has been known for centuries. They were used to work with the gigantic Spanish Mastiff that protected the sheep from the large sized predators. An ancient indigenous sheep breed, the Spanish “Churra,” was developed in the mountainous and plain lands of Castile and Leon with the Carea Continued on page 64
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South Island Beagle Club Easter weekend brought a wonderful series of specialty and group shows to Christchurch New Zealand. Among them were the 27th Championship Show of the South Island Beagle Club held on Saturday, April 4th and the Jill Dawson Memorial Championship Show of the South Island Hound Club held on April 5th. The Beagle specialty is held at the grounds of the Mandeville Sports Club, which is home to 15 different sports and provides an ideal venue for dog shows. The bit of dust at the end of a very dry summer was more than offset by spacious rings that allowed for both the specialty and an allbreed show at the same time. Show Manager and Secretary John Ellenbroek and Treasurer and Ring Steward Jenny Ellenbroek made sure things ran smoothly. I was privileged to follow a lengthy list of Beagle experts from around the world who have judged the South Island specialty on previous years including Rhoda WinterRussell, Janet Nieland and Jeffrey Pepper and David Hiltz from the USA. The entry of 30 hounds more than made up in quality what it lacked in quantity. New Zealand, like the UK and Australia, has only a single variety of beagle with an upward height limitation of 16 inches (and excess of that not being a disqualification.) Although a few hounds were brought down from the North Island, most were from Canterbury and its environs. There were imports from Australia and the Netherlands; the Dutch bred Best Bitch being from American bloodlines. Best in Show was the four year-old dog, Sup Ch/Aust Ch. Sarangrave Make A Memory, owned by Amorine Ward. Reserve Best in Show was a Puppy Dog also owned by Ms. Ward, Sarangrave My Kitchen Rules sired by Am. Gr. Ch. Lanbur Quest for the Best. The latter puppy displays exceptional promise and is certainly a fine example of the breed and I was delighted to have him brought down from the North Island for this show. The South Island Beagle Club has always supported the role of the Beagle as a hunting hound by providing opportunities for all its members to hunt their hounds on rabbit and hare. The club issues a Pack 62 Dog News
Manners Certificate and a Pack Hound First Class award. There was a hunt that took place on the Sunday following the show at a nearby location. Although many hounds shown at the specialty went on to the hound show, this was a wonderful opportunity for the show dogs to get into the field with experienced hunters and learn the trade for which they were bred. It would be wonderful if some stateside clubs held something similar. The Best Bitch, imported from the Netherlands, was three year-old, Kiss of the Heath Lake owned by A. Feaver. This hound won easily, but was unfortunately taken away to the next show before I could get a picture. She was sired by a Lanbur dog (US) out of a US bred bitch. It is clear that Beagle breeders in New Zealand, perhaps out of necessity, have mastered the art of line breeding with a very consistent and pleasing result. South Island Hound Club Easter Sunday brought a grand early fall day for the Jill Dawson Memorial Championship Show of the South Island Hound Club. This is a new date for the show, now held in conjunction with Terrier and Herding Group Shows at Canterbury Kennel Centre on McLean’s Island in Christchurch. This is a wonderfully large and well equipped show site on land leased to and maintained by the Canterbury Kennel Association. There are not enough superlatives to describe this wonderful venue with a proper club room, a huge carpeted activity space suitable for two indoor rings and several acres of shaded outdoor grass. The site easily accommodates 12 rings for all breed shows. The SI Hound Club group show has been held annually since 1974. Show Manager Tony Gibson, Show Secretary Janet Vuleta and the most capable Ring Steward Donna Wright not only made the show happen, but kept it rolling throughout the day. At noon there was a lunch complete with a cake dedicated to the late Jill Dawson, a dedicated breeder of Salukis and a longtime member of the club. Once again I was privileged to follow in the footsteps of some notable hound authorities from around the world including Kitty Steidel, Jeff Pepper, Carol Esterkin, Roland Continued on page 90
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Leones following them. The valorous dogs travelled along the sheep all across the pastures, moving from place to place in accord of the climate. The flocks were enormous and hundreds of Careas were needed to help the shepherds accomplish their work. The smart and agile Carea Leones was present on every farm. There is no any official annotation about the exact time of when the breed showed up in the county of Léon, but the first notes about the breed where made in the dawn of the nineteenth century. During the civil war in Spain (1936/1939), the number of the dogs had grown because every dog was necessary to fulfill the place of the shepherds who went to the army, leaving fewer persons to shepherd the flock. Unfortunately around the fifties the smaller farms began to disappear and the Carea Leones had less and less work to accomplish. The Carea Leonés is a medium-sized herding dog. Conscientious selective breeding began around 1836 when many shepherds following the Pre-Roman methods of the Iberian Peninsula directed the flocks to high pastures in summer, and in the winter the flock grazed under warmer climate on the lands near villages. This motion required long journeys under any weather, and only strong and well-adapted dogs could execute this task during hours for many days. The animals that couldn’t do the work were excluded from the breeding – therefore only the strongest individuals formed the forefathers of the Carea Leones of today. Careas are not friendly with strangers, but love their masters and human family. They are versatile, resistant, hard working dogs, and trustable efficient guardians. Above all,
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rare BREEDS OF THE WORLD they are capable of handling any kind of heard (cattle, sheep, horses), which is the main reason they were favored by shepherds. The herdsmen could not manage the flocks as have do through centuries without the invaluable help of those dogs. Leon Shepherd Dogs are approximately 18 inches (48cm) to 22 inches (55cm) tall. The Carea comes in three color patterns: solid black (negro), black-and-tan (called “foureyes” because of prominent eye-spots), and blue merle (called “harlequin” or pinto, but it is neither harlequin nor pinto), all with no or varying amounts of white on chest and legs. Coats can be smooth or medium rough and wavy, with semi-erect ears and a long tail. There are around 400 to 500 Careas in Leon at the moment. The breed is not recognized by any kennel club and there is no official standard, but the Leonese Canine Society supported by local fanciers is dedicated to preserving
and popularizing the breed. The Carea enjoy shepherding work, but breeders and owners are getting more and more involved, and have begun to participate in several Specialty Sows, in addition to agility and search-and-rescue groups with their Careas. Presently the Society and lovers of the breed proudly declare that the recovery is a great success and today the breed is no longer on the endangered breeds list. Our dear readers may obtain more information at SOCIEDAD CANINA LEONESA Apdo. de Correos, 1308 24080 - León – Spain www.caninaleon.com • *Ponce de Leon, Former Governor of Puerto Rico Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He became the first Governor of Puerto Rico by appointment of the Spanish crown. He led the first European expedition to Florida, which was named by him. (Born1474 in Spain – died 1521, Havana, Cuba, Buried: Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, San Juan, Puerto Rico).Wikipedia. • ** El Cid, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar was a Castilian nobleman and military leader in medieval Spain. He was called El Cid by the Moors and El Campeador by Christians. (He is the otherwise real but made legendary national hero of Castile). Wikipedia • *** Beans (also called Judias) de El Barco de Ávila are so valued for their characteristic thin skins, creamy texture and unique flavor. These bean varieties are among the beans in all of Spain to be protected by an I.G.P. designation (Indication of Geographical Protection). The I.G.P. status protects the inherent characteristics of these beans (from a Spanish cook book)
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volunteers that worked the rings and it was great to see the AKC support staff at the event selling shirts, manning the AKC booth and working in the computer rooms. Steve Herwig as usual was a wizard with the electronics it takes to run this instant results needed event. The new first in communication this year was the signing up for texts from Steve direct to your smart phone before and during the event. Robert Young provided outstanding photos and coverage for the event as well as Great Dane Photos that didn’t miss one exhibitor’s run for in the ring action picture. The video live service provided by 4Legged Flix kept everyone not at the event up to date on every run. The judges truly were troopers in the fact they never returned to the hotel before 9:30 pm for supper, as they would set their courses for the next day after a long day of judging and return to the event at 6:00 AM daily. The champions for 2015 are 8” a Papillon, Torment; 12” a Shetland Sheepdog, Skecher; 16” Border Collie, Spice; 20” Border Collie, Hops (a past 20” winner with a previous dog); 24” Border Collie, Gromit; 26” Border Collie, Pace. Pace was also the representative at Crufts for the AKC/USA. The Champions in the Preferred Class were 4” Papillon, Chase (this is the third generation of champions for Andrea Samuels, all her own breeding); 8” Shetland Sheepdog, Dani; 12” Border Collie, Bella; 16” Border Collie, Steeple and 20” Labrador Retriever, Rice. Clearly the winners are dominated by Border Collies but many different breeds were entered and ran well. There were 34 mixed breeds, a Catahoula Leopard Dog, which at 11 ½ ran happily and well. A number of the bios read in the preferred class stated it was the dog’ retirement weekend such as a 13 ½ year-old Beagle that had competed six times at Nationals. Another interesting new fact in the bios was how many stated proudly they had competed at the Westminster agility trial. 66 Dog News
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It was a first in a long time that competitor Robin Kletke did not become a champion with one of the five dogs he was running, but he can boast that in his household he has had 128 MACH’s on his dogs, which include Afghans, Papillons, and Border Collies. It was great to see the World Team coach, Nancy Gyes, place second in the very competitive 20” class with her young border
the ever popular and versatile Golden Retriever had 47 entries. One of the most outstanding dogs in my mind was the two-time Best in Show Malamute that ran fast and happy and beautifully groomed. Two Spinone Italianos drew a lot of attention when they ran. Special recognition was given to the Junior Handlers, seven of them, who competed. The number used to be much higher but the parents appear to be choosing to travel to the Invitational agility trial in Orlando that offers many perks to the younger exhibitor. Many of the aged out juniors were at the Nationals and have stuck with the sport. Carrie DeYoung, Agility Director, is very involved in California with the 4 H program and continues to bring in the local 4 H groups in whatever town the Nationals is held and speaks to them and tours the facility with them encouraging their participation. One of the very sad facts that I learned was the possible discontinuation of the juniors scholarships in agility. This was always something promoted to the junior handlers at every local agility trial to encourage them to stay in the program. I can only hope this will change or that it is not really true and just misinformation.
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collie, Scoop, with only 200ths of a second off of first place. Alaska competitors wore matching shirts each day and were a very visible, supportive group as they cheered for the home team dogs. Only one exhibitor from Hawaii competed but there were 322 Californians, the largest state represented followed by Washington state with 129. The Border Collies topped the number of entries at 255 with Shetland Sheepdogs second with 143 and
he agility world is at its busiest in the spring. Everyone is once again trying to earn all the requirements for the Invitational in December and the increased requirements for the AKC Agility Championship in March. But the most immediate requirement that has already been met is by the top 10% in agility that are competing at the World Team Tryouts to hopefully be chosen for the European Open team and the World Agility Championship team. The Tryouts will be held in Hopkins, Minnesota with me as Chairman on May 1-3, 2015.
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Beacon (WA Top Shelf’s Eye of the Storm DD TDD1 WRD14 WRDX OfP AJP AXP UDX2), one of Christie Smith’s Newfoundlands, does a variety of sports because his owner thinks that helps alleviate boredom.
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the dog would stop, turn back and nudge the guy with his nose to encourage him to go on. When they finally reached the shore, the dog’s owner met them and took the guy to the local hospital for repairs. The inmate said he absolutely believed that the dog, a Newfoundland trained in water rescue, had been heaven-sent to save him and perhaps that meant he wasn’t such a worthless individual after all. He said while it had not always been easy, he had turned his life around completely starting with voluntarily surrendering to the FBI, taking responsibility for his crimes and staying out of trouble in prison, never an easy task. Later, when I asked the warden about the inmate, he said the man was a model prisoner, had earned his GED in prison and in all likelihood would complete a university degree before his release date. All because of an encounter with a Newfoundland that rescued him from the icy lake.
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Oliver (BIS MBISS VN Am/Can/Int’l Ch Misty Mtn’s As You Like it CD RE DD TDD WRD CTC TDI THD), another of Horn’s Newfoundlands, begins a water rescue.
and worked them together. We also took some month-long breaks from the cart and then came back to it. For Brite the problem was that she hates being separated from me so out-of-sight stays were hard for her. Again, we took our time with short out-of-sight sits and other people helping. We sat her near dogs that she knew and that were confident with the exercise. None of these problems were fixed overnight. We worked on them over time.” Finding a trainer in the sport you choose for your dog is always an issue, especially for people with dogs that don’t fit the “image” of that particular sport. Ron Horn, who owns Oliver (BIS MBISS VN Am/Can/Int’l Ch Misty Mtn’s As You Like it CD RE DD TDD WRD CTC TDI THD), Nelson (VN GCh Can Ch HIT Misty Mtn’s Lord of the Seas Am/Can CD RE TDX WRD DD CGC TDI) and Lucy (VN WA BIS BISS SELECT AM/CAN/INTL Ch MISTY MTN’S Continued on page 72
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hile most Newfoundlands have a special talent for water rescue, they are not a one-dimensional breed. “Newfoundlands are multi-purpose dogs. Although they were bred to work with fishermen retrieving objects, pulling nets, rescuing people in the water, pulling carts and a lot of other tasks, there really isn’t much they can’t or won’t do with the right training. They have pretty laid back personalities and they usually adjust well to different environments,” said Kikuko Chang, whose dog Louie (VN WA Ch Fogbank’s King Louie CDX RE WRDX TDD2 TDI) can be a couch potato if nothing’s happening. “I really like spending time with him and doing something with him so we wound up participating in several different activities. If you have a dog that’s willing to do anything for you, why not do a lot of different things with them? If just for fun anyway.” “ N ew fo u n d l a n d s are devoted companions and multi-purpose dogs at home on land or in the water,” said Lawren Coulam, who owns Brite (HITS VN Am/Can Ch UKC GRCh Allegiance’s Bright Prospect Am/ UKC/Can CDX RAE3 Can RE U-RO3 WRD(5) WRDX Can WRDX DD TDD (1)Can DD CGC Lucy (VN WA BIS BISS SELECT UKC NI UKC NC) and AM/CAN/INTL Ch MISTY MTN’S Darma (WA HearthavLOVE AT FIRST SIGHT CDX RAE en’s Good Deed BN Can TD(1) WD(1) WRD(1) WRDX CD AKC/UKC CDX Am DD(1) TDD, AM/CAN CGC TDI RAE Can RN WRD( 3) ROM), one of Ron Horn’s NewWRDX(1) Can WRD DD foundlands, says, “Hey, I found TDD(1) CGC UKC PTN). the glove” in a tracking test. “Since they are bred to work with people, they want to be at your side and share your life. Since they like being with me and learning new things, it gives us a special time. They are fine if I say we’re going training tonight or if I say we are watching TV tonight. But, you can’t be in a rush with this breed and you have to work at the dog’s speed. Each dog has its own strengths and weaknesses. With Darma, the issue was carting, as the cart can be noisy on different road surfaces. She is noise sensitive. We had to take our time, which meant many months on and off the cart. We also paired her with another dog for which noise was not an issue
Beacon and Smith’s other Newfoundland Sonar (WA Old Bay Sonic Wave DD TDD WRD4 WRDX OJP AXP UD), relax before performing as draft dogs in the Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Parade.
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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT CDX RAE TD(1) WD(1) WRD(1) WRDX DD(1) TDD, AM/ CAN CGC TDI ROM), had that problem when he wanted to start tracking with his Newfoundlands. “When I first became interested in tracking, I contacted a trainer about working with me and my dog. She said she wasn’t going to waste her time trying to train a big black Newfoundland. Fortunately, another local trainer was willing to give us a try and my dog became the first Newfoundland in Colorado to earn a tracking dog title. Even so, it is not easy to get a TDX. Just getting into a TDX test is difficult and with a national pass rate of less than 20 percent, it’s a real challenge. During the past 22 years, I have attempted to train three different dogs for the TDX but only one, Nelson, has passed. As far as other activities are concerned, my biggest problem has always been figuring out how to motivate my Newfs to want to do that sport. I really never make my dog do anything. I work to motivate them so they want to do something because it is fun and they get a reward for doing it. Certainly food is a primary motivator for most dogs but there are other means to get dogs excited about doing something. For example, one of my dogs loves to retrieve in water so after a challenging water rescue training session, he gets to retrieve his boat bumper several times. But, I always quit while he’s still begging for one more retrieve. I never want him to get tired of his favorite activity.” The sheer size of the breed can be an issue in some sports, according to
Nelson (VN GCh Can Ch HIT Misty Mtn’s Lord of the Seas Am/ Can CD RE TDX WRD DD CGC TDI), another of Horn’s Newfoundlands, at a draft dog test.
Christie Smith, who is currently competing in several activities with Beacon (WA Top Shelf’s Eye of the Storm DD TDD1 WRD14 WRDX OfP AJP AXP UDX2) and Sonar (WA Old Bay Sonic Wave DD TDD WRD4 WRDX OJP AXP UD). “I’ve found that doing several sports helps alleviate the boredom factor for my guys. But, the most difficult sport for us is agility because the courses and obstacles are obviously not sized for giant breeds. Because I hope to avoid orthopedic issues, I avoid over training between trials. I also each them to do running contacts, to land on all four feet before turning and to enter the tunnels and the contacts head on. As a result, we don’t often qualify but we do have fun. Size matters in rally also. Sometimes there is just not enough maneuvering room. But, with some patience and a sense of humor, success is usually attainable. My problem is that I have to do most of my training alone and that has forced me to come up with some create solutions to training exercises that usually involve other people. For example, I’m well known in our training circle for stuffing old wetsuits with empty water jugs and anchoring them in my pond to simulate ‘drowning’ victims in water rescue training. Where there’s a will, there’s usually a way. Newfs are a working breed and usually pretty biddable. Most are willing to do or try just about
anything you want them to do if you are patient.” For Chang, the major issue was obedience. “Newfoundlands are not thought of as an ‘obedience breed.’ My second Newf got bored with heeling and she started lagging once we started going to trials. By the third time in novice, she was way behind me. She still managed to qualify that day but I could see she wasn’t happy. I wasn’t talking to her when she was heeling in the ring, which was different from training. So, we worked on very short heeling for many months. I praised her for just getting up to move with me, for taking a few steps right next to me or for chasing me to catch up. I also would switch to one of my other dogs if she didn’t work with me. Switching to another dog won’t work with every dog but I knew she wanted to be ‘the one’ next to me so it worked out well. I also tried to train without treats sometimes just petting her, scratching her chin or body, which she liked, or using a happy voice to praise her. Eventually she started working just to get my attention. It still took several years before we could go back in the obedience ring to start working on our CDX but she became very eager to work with me.” “One of my dogs was a wonderful water rescue dog. She passed all the various water rescue tests offered by the
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Newfoundland Club of America. I became so accustomed to her work ethic that I became lax about rewarding her for those great performances. One day she essentially told me she wasn’t interested in doing rescues anymore. I had to go back to the very basics of the skills required for this work and reteach them with a very specific reward program. She quickly re-acquired the skills and the willingness to work with me. She taught me a lesson I never forgot,” said Horn. “Newfoundlands are devoted companions and multipurpose dogs so it is important to show that they are not just one dimensional but versatile and capable of having fun with you in so many ways,” said Coulam. “I want a dog that can come out of the show ring and go straight to the beach to do a water rescue or be harnessed to a cart to do draft work. To keep the true nature of the breed and encourage people to do things with their dogs, we need to show everyone that the breed is capable of doing just about anything.” Health problems continue to be a challenge for the Newfoundland breed along with the number of Newfoundlands winding up in rescue situations. “Careful breeding with the health of the pups as the major focus is critical,” said Horn. “Just because a dog does well in the show ring does not necessarily mean that dog should be part of a breeding program. Honorable breeders do all the health tests and then consider all the other information available before they make a decision on whether to breed a dog.” “Many Newfs winding up in rescue is a constant problem,” said Chang. “Newfoundland puppies are very fluffy and cute but they grow up to be very big, hairy dogs. They drool, they require lots of grooming, they cost more to feed and take to the veterinarian and they are powerful dogs that can knock you down. I would hope that people who are thinking about getting a Newf take the time to try and learn about all the aspects of owning one and prepare both themselves and their home before they succumb to the cuteness of a Newf puppy and buy one.”
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onkey won Best In Show under Judge Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning. On Thursday Monkey went Specialty Best In Show at the Basset Hound Club of Greater Forth Worth under Breeder-Judge Mrs. Melody Fair. He also went Specialty Best In
Show on the same day at the Dal-Tex Basset Hound Club under Breeder - Judge Ms. Barbara Langlois. On Saturday, Fort Worth #1, he won the Hound Group under Judge Ms. Sharon Sakson and on Sunday he won the Group under Judge Ms. Linda Scanlon.
would like to thank all of the Judges . . Wewho made this one great weekend. The Number One* Basset Hound All Breed, Number Three* Breed
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MARK ULRIKSEN RULES NONCHALANTLY
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eaders of The New Yorker will recognize the work of artist Mark Ulriksen, as his paintings have graced the cover of the venerable weekly – including this week’s – an astounding 49 times. He also illustrated the children’s book Dog Show by Elizabeth Winthrop, and has contributed to Rolling Stone, GQ, Vibe, Entertainment Weekly, Time and Newsweek. Ulriksen recently penned and illustrated his first book, Dogs Rule Nonchalantly, depicting his lifelong love of dogs through whimsical paintings and astute observations. Rarely has a book been so well received in our offices and the story behind its existence is nearly as interesting and amusing as the tome itself. Ulriksen took a circuitous route to writing and painting and literally followed his dreams. Unhappy as the art director at San Francisco Focus, the avid baseball fan dreamt that he was at bat in a game where he swung and missed at a pitch using a ruler. He grabbed a T-square, swung and missed again, tried a plastic triangle and foul tipped the ball to stay alive and then hit a home run using a paintbrush. He woke up laughing with no need to journal this dream; he knew exactly what it meant. “That’s when I decided I had better learn how to paint,” he said. He has won multiple gold and silver medals from the Society of Illustrators and his work is in the permanent collection of The Smithsonian and the Library of Congress, as well as hanging in the homes of numerous art — and dog— lovers such as award winning astrophysicist, author and Director of the 74 Dog News
Hayden Planetarium Neil deGrasse Tyson. “I grew up with a dog,” said Tyson. “And had a small dog walking service in my apartment buildings in the Bronx while in middle school and for part of High School. Bought a telescope and a camera with those earnings.” The prominent public speaker and science communicator also hosted a
Nova special on the intelligence of dogs and commissioned a seven foothigh Ulriksen canvas for $15,000. He also provided a jacket blurb that reads in part, “…after reading Dogs Rule, in which he displays uncanny sensitivity to a dog’s mind through his illustrations and text, I’m left wondering whether he is, in fact, a dog.” Ulriksen works across many platforms, including acrylic, gouache and oil and estimates that fifty percent of his work now comes in the form of private commissions of various prices and sizes (to commission his artwork visit www.markulriksen.com). “I get asked to do a lot of family portraits and they’re all the same,” he said. “They all say, ‘We’re always in the kitchen, my husband does the cooking and the dog is at our feet.’” Ulriksen was somewhat of a late bloomer. “I liked to draw caricatures of friends on the desk but I never took it seriously,” he said. On his honeymoon he saw paintings by Picasso that he didn’t think were very good and realized, “You can still paint if you’re not that good.” “I was working as a graphic designer and burned out,” he said. “I started drawing everyday and did my
first dog painting in 1982. I had a friend who was a video editor and we made a movie documenting my daughter’s first eight months and she agreed to edit the film if I did a painting of her dog, McIver, but I had to include a nice piece of furniture that she owned, too.” The exaggerated size and features of the Airedale mix is somewhat of a hallmark of his exuberant paintings. He studied at Cal State Chico and UMass Amherst but decided to go back and take an art class at UCal Berkeley and then at the San Francisco Art Institute, along with private lessons from painters who became
friends, then landed a job as a designer at Northeastern University’s publishing group and enrolled in a workshop in Tarrytown, NY, where strangers rather than friends and family first responded positively to his work, providing a much needed confidence boost. He sold his first piece to Technology Review in 1983 and ten years later had work placed in The New Yorker’s “Goings On About Town” section. In 1994 he submitted a sketchbook idea of baseball cards featuring team owners he didn’t like: the NY YanContinued on page 97
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Photos of the Angeles Canyon Dog Club & Gary Wittmeier Memorial by Leslie Simis Photos of Gloria Reese from D - The Dog News Annual Magazine 2007
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t pains me to write of Gloria Reese’s passing since my memories of her are of a particularly vibrant, seriously fun-loving woman who was as opinionated as they came. Gloria was never afraid to voice her thoughts no matter the company on any subject at hand and it was difficult if not impossible to change her mind once it was made up. Her soul mate Nathan (Nat) Reese predeceased her, as did two of their daughters, Allison and Sherry. I do not believe Gloria nor Nat ever recovered their great spirit for life after their Gloria and Nat on their wedding day. daughter Allison 76 Dog News
passed on although they made a good show at it while Sherry’s passing was a terrible blow as well. Gloria is survived by her son Richard and numerous grandchildren. We were friends with Gloria and Nat for close to 40 years and shared many experiences and adventures with them! They were at our home when 9/11 struck New York and remained with us for at least a week if not more thereafter. Their lives in dogs is what legends are made not so much because of the winning they did (three different number one all-breed number one exhibContinued on page 99
Corky and Gloria celebrating a Best In Show.
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Great Barrington Kennel Club Judge Mr. Whitney Coombs
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Erie Kennel Club Judge Mr. Donald Gill
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A Celebration In Tucson ! Continued FROM page 53
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owner Megan & David Esherick. This year was a first in offering the 4 to 6 month puppy competition. Looking at the addresses in the catalog, and knowing the distances exhibitors were traveling to support their breed, an entry of six out of five different litters was awesome. Connie Gard from Arizona was the perfect judge, as she was so gentle with the munchkins and tried to make it a great experience for the puppies. BOB 4-6 winner today was Krieckside's Chase What Matters (his dam won the very large BBEX class the next day at the National), owner Margaret & Kristina Krieck from Canada. PBGV's must be born showmen and showgirls, as they were all ready to strut their stuff and show off for the very appreciative crowd at ringside. Judge Pam Lambie was next up in the ring with Junior Showmanship, all four girls in the open class. Pam knows how to put the juniors through their paces and it was no easy win for Katherine Howell from Texas. Good job all. Five point majors awaited breeder/judge Ms. Robyn Wallis from Australia with eight dogs and 11 bitches entered. Add to that the seven veterans, four Hunt classes, the brood bitch and the entire ring covering all four sides with the 21 specials and it was an afternoon made in dog heaven. Winner's Dog came from the open class and was M & M's Legend Of The West, handler/owner Janice Hayes, co-owner Donna Moore. RWD came from the BBEX class, owner Patricia Koprovic from Wisconsin, running alongside Westwinds Dynamite handle With Care, which was also awarded Best BBEX in show later in the day. Bitches followed the dogs and the major went to the BOSW winner. Judge Ms. Wallis threatened
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to put her WB in her pocket and smuggle her back home with her. She was so impressed that she also awarded her BOS over all the special bitches. RWB was a litter sister to the RWD, also from the BBEX class, Westwinds To Silly To Handle, owner Patricia Koprovic.
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t the end of this day, standing on the photo stand with handler/owner Janice Hayes, was GCH M & M's Fear The Beard for co-owner Donna Moore. WB was BOW as well as BOS. Owner-Handled Best of Breed was Ch Jaren's Our Girl Friday CGC HC #68629 beautifully presented by Karen Prott-Clugston from Indiana. Judging ran late this afternoon, so everyone was scrambling to change into more dressy clothes for the Top 20 competition. This was the second Top 20 competition offered at the National Specialty show. Only eight entrants were presented, but those eight possessed all the quality that one could desire. The People's Choice was GCH M & M's Fear The Beard and Winner of Top 20 was GCH Soletrader Zee or Zed, owners Donna Moore, Janice Hayes, & Wendy & Martin Doherty. Friday dawned bright and with sunny skies with a respectable judging time of 10:30 for obedience and Rally classes under judge Ms. Susie Osburn from Las Vegas. Unfortunately it seemed that the PBGVs in obedience had a clandestine meeting while everyone was at dinner the night before and they all decided to misbehave today. No one qualified today in obedience. Rally was better behaved and at least one dog achieved a new title. The afternoon was spent on health clinic, seminars and mentoring. Not to mention just having a good time with old friends and making new ones. This year's National was dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Delberta Gogulski, who Continued on page 90
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passed away last October. She was an officer and member of the Polish Heritage Society, G.R. Kennel Club, The PBGV Club of America, an AKC judge and Breeder of Merit of many Afghan hound and PBGV champions.
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aturday began the National competition with puppy and veteran sweepstakes under judge Betty Barth from Delaware. Ten puppies and six veterans to pick from and the puppy winner was Black Majesty's Rollercoaster Del Lago Degli Orsi, from the 12-18 dog class, owners Iva Raic, Marko Ljutic & Glori Urbani. BOSW was Mirepoix's That's My Jam, from the 6-9 class, owners Jan Zigich & Ross Litman. Veterans followed with BISW VET going to GCH Soletrader Donald Duck (same as the regional) and BOSW VET, also a repeat, Ch Jaren's Our Girl Friday. Gloria Kerr had all the fun today judging the 4-6 month class and her pick was the barely four month-old male - Jaren's Boys 'Round Here, while his litter sister - Jaren's Red Solo Cup - took the BOS honors, both for breeder/owner Karen Prott-Clugston. Ms. Patricia Trotter was the choice to judge Junior Show and National conformation this year. Pat is always wonderful to show to, as she gives each and every dog her undivided attention and
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all the time in the world to "get it right." The crowd was thrilled when she pointed to the six months and two days old puppy that never put a foot down wrong. Mirepoix's Dastardly Mash At Talus can put down (1/3 of the way finished) on his resume. Owner/ handled by Cindy Wilt from Alabama, co-owner Jan Zigich. RWD (again but this time for a major) was the BBEX dog Westwinds Dynamite Handle With Care, also Best BBEX in Show. WB was a surprise coming from the 12-18 month class but certainly deserving. Her name is Dehra Rondeau for owners Tiffany Cannon (from Texas), co-owner and breeder Nick Frost. RWB today was the BOSW winner, Mirepoix's That's My Jam. Best Juniorshowman was once again Katherine Howell. Again the PBGVs were lined up in the ring on all four sides to make a wondrous sight. Concentrating on movement and structure, Ms. Trotter finally narrowed it down to her pick dog and bitch and had them run around together. As the BISS winner from the regional specialty was not entered today, at the end, handler/ owner Janice Hayes had elected to stay on the winner of the veteran bitch class while her capable assistant, Amanda Pettinato, showed the special dog. Earlier in the day, a client had joked to Amanda that she might be too tall for this breed! Give a girl a challenge.................. Amanda showed beautifully, the dog showed perfectly and Ms. Trotter awarded BEST IN SHOW NATIONAL SPECIALTY to GCH Soletrader Zee or Zed and Amanda. Janice went BOS with GCH Jodell Boogie Back To Texas, owner handled, co-owner Donna Moore. BOW went to the WB. Select dog was GCH Jus Strike It Rich, handled by Mark Bettis for owner Mary Ann Morey. Select Bitch was GCH Mirepoix's photo by Bob Cohen Figgy Pudding, handled by Andrew Mansfield for owners Jan Zigich & Ross Litman. Next year's must not miss date is April 23-30 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Offered for the first time is the new Triathlete and Beginner Triathlete Award. Mark your calendar now, as this promises to be a not to be missed national!
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LORIA REESE, one of the bold face names in the sport of pure bred dogs for many decades, passed away on Saturday morning, April 18th at her home in Beverly Hills, California. Together with her late husband NAT they broke many records in our sport and some still stand today. Borzoi and Greyhounds were their first love but they along with their handler, the late CORKY VROOM, showed many worthy dogs that would never have had the opportunity to be shown if not for the REESES’ backing. Their three most famous dogs were the Greyhound Punky, which at that time retired as the top winning hound of all time, the Doberman Pinscher Missile Belle and the Bouvier Iron Eyes (winner of over 100 best in shows), which were all number one all breeds. Writing about GLORIA & NAT is very difficult for me, as they were so much more than friends, they were my family. Some of their clothing still hangs in the closet of our guest room that has always been and will continue to be the Reese Suite. Suffice to say, I’m heartbroken by her passing. GLORIA was predeceased by her two daughters, HILLARY & SHERI. She leaves her son RICHARD and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. As per her request there will be no service. The Belle of the South, PEGGY DILLARD CARR, is in rehab where she is recovering from a broken ankle. We wish her a complete recovery and look forward to seeing her back in the ring judging as soon as possible. While she is there, I’m sure she would love to hear from her many friends from around the country. She can be reached at NHC Place at Cool Springs, 211 Cool Springs Blvd., Frank82 Dog News
lin, TN 37067. Glad to hear that NAN GILLIARD is home following a three-week stay in ICU and three months in the hospital after Parkinson’s surgery. All of us at DOG NEWS send our best wishes for a speedy recovery. The outdoor shows are upon us in the Northeast, so please remember to keep your dogs cool as the weather heats up. Celebrating Birthdays… JOAN SCOTT, BRYAN MARTIN, BRIAN LIVINGSTON, BRIAN STILL, SHARI CARUSI, CAROL SIMONDS, JENNIFER STEVENS, GERARD HUGHES, MADGE FISH, ROBERTA DAVIES, MARLENE DEPALMA, BARBARA BEISSEL, GINGER SCOTT, JEAN FOURNIER, JOHN RAMIREZ, STAN FLOWERS, MICHELE FEDERMAN, POLLY SMITH, DAWN VICK HANSEN, JEANNE POPOVITS, NICHOLAS VIGGIANO, AMANDA POUGH, WENDY PAQUETTE, TIFFANY SKINNER, NINA FETTER, CORREY KRICKEBERG, IVONNE RANGEL, ALICE BIXLER, RICKY KRIEGER, KRISTEN MCGREGOR, LINDA LOW, DENISE PETILLO, DEBBIE BUTT, NANCY PINCUS, TONY DINARDO, KATHY MINES and last but not least JOAN SCOTT.
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a i c u L 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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Adameck, Nick Frost, Pat Ulloa, and Rhoda Winter Russell from the USA. Beagles at this show were judged by multi-group judge Lynn Harrison from Australia. Her ultimate choice for Best of Breed was the winner of the specialty the day before with most of the other placements being similar as well. Exhibits judged initially by the group judge are not reexamined when the group is judged. The exceptions are those breeds that may have been judged by others, meaning that some dogs are examined and others not. Each Best of Breed dog is brought into the ring and simply free stacks while the judge is supposed to pick the Best in Show and reserve Best in Show. This procedure had somehow escaped me as an American and the hounds got a bit more exercise in the big ring than they had planned. Even though they were a bit confused as this regaiting everyone seemed to enjoy the chance to show off their wonderful dogs just a bit more. The eventual Best in Show winner was Ch. Eaglestone Craskin owned by Ailsa Sherwin and M. Crowley. This New Zealand bred four year-old dog showed the commanding size, grace of movement and superb conditioning one seeks to find in the breed. I could almost feel Sam Ewing smiling. I was to learn later that this same dog took Best in Show at this fixture last year. The Reserve Best in Show was a young Rhodesian Ridgeback, Australian Ch. JR PL Ch Janusz von der Burg Litermont owned by Coolain Kennels of Tuerong, Australia. This is as good a Ridgeback as I have seen anywhere and had the bone, type and conditioning required to do the job. I have always looked at Ridgebacks through a fox hunter’s eyes and the New Zealand standard even states “…similar to the Foxhound’s gait.” This dog had it all and is a serious contender in any company. While I tried to award Group III to the Foxhound (an English Foxhound in American-speak) and Group IV to 90 Dog News
the Beagle (that I had given Best of Breed at the specialty), that isn’t quite the way things are done in New Zealand, but both were fine examples of their breed. The “dog you always want to take home” award went to the Baby Puppy Dog, the barely five month-old Mini Wire Haired Dachshund Wickerby Déjà vu owned by D. Fahey. A bit young for prime time, this young dog is a breeder’s dream that is built right, moves right, has a great coat and was groomed and shown to perfection. Quite naturally he won Best Baby Puppy in Show. I did have space in the suitcase for him, but the owner made me give him back. If you are still reading this, you may be trying to figure out the purpose of this article. In one sentence, there are some darn good hounds in New Zealand and some breeders that deserve some serious recognition. Whether because of the limited canine population and gene pool or because of a thorough mastery of line breeding they have developed hounds of excellent type and soundness with a bloodline strong enough to insure continued excellence. Wisely, they don’t hesitate to import new blood when it can make a contribution. The Harriers of the Christchurch Hunt On the Monday following the hound group show I was privileged to visit the kennels of the Christchurch Hunt and its 25 or so couple of Harriers. Since there are no foxes in New Zealand, the pack has successfully hunted hare since its founding 145 years ago. Despite the fact that opening day of the 2015 season was the next day, Huntsman David Ferriman, now in his 39th season hunting and breeding the pack, graciously spent a great deal of time discussing the breeding program. Like most venerable hunts, the Christchurch Harriers have been line bred for more than 125 years, with the occasional introduction of blood from similar New Zealand packs. The result is an unbelievably level pack of
hounds that more closely resemble an Old English Foxhound than the Harriers we see in the show ring in the US. The roots of the pack go back so far that Ferriman hedges on the foundation hounds, but the foxhound influence is undeniable, beneficial and pleasing. This is in contrast to some other packs where the Foxhound influence is much more current. Distinctive heads, the tightest of feet and the strongest of pasterns are the mark of the pack with the expected modest angulation in the rear and excellent tail set. There is not a five couple class at the hound shows in New Zealand, but the Christchurch Hunt Harriers would certainly be strong contenders. The country hunted by the “ChCh” is open with about 80% wire fences. If it were populated by Red Fox, the runs would be blazing fast and virtually endless. Were it well foxed, the countryside cries out for an American Foxhound. But the quarry here is hare and the hounds are ideally suited through their size, conformation and endurance for the pursuit of that quarry. The American (AKC) standard requires that the Harrier be “...a smaller version of the English Foxhound.” The New Zealand standard states that the breed “...is now an individual and has developed a type of his own.” It would seem that the Christchurch Harriers fit well into either standard and, since the hunt adheres to timehonored tradition in its breeding, it is likely that this very striking working hound will continue for years to come. Beginning with the Breezewood Harriers bred by Mr. Jones in the mid-sixties, which were out of stock imported from the Cambridgeshire through the magnificent hound bred more recently by Susan Lowder and others, Harriers in America have gradually developed a certain type. The Harriers I was privileged to visit in New Zealand, although of a completely different type, were equally pleasing and definitely an exciting discovery. My brief honeymoon with the hounds of New Zealand was all too brief and I would like to have stayed longer and learned more. There are not enough superlatives to describe the quality of the hounds found there, the dedication of the breeders or the hospitality of the clubs. If invited, one would be well advised to make the arduous trip, to look, to learn and to enjoy.
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Letters to the Editor AKC CARE AND CONDITIONS POLICY Actually, the original concept behind cruelty, care and conditions was initiated by Lys Higgins, before I was or even Ron was on the Board. It was based on a proposal I had made to her in the very early 90’s and initially dealt with suspension of privileges, if an individual was convicted of cruelty. The simple premise was that if one did not care for their animals, then a cruelty conviction became the litmus test for suspension. The question of care had to be adopted by the Board as a policy - which Lys did - in order to deal with unclear situations where field investigators hands “were tied”. Prior to that, AKC had to depend on local authority to deal with inhumane conditions, which in many areas just wasn’t going to happen for a slew of reasons, not the least of which the “good ole boy” network was going to insure. Moreover, it really was problematic were a field investigator to report conditions to local authorities. At that point in time AKC was doing inspections, not only complaint driven, on larger volume kennels, pet shops and breeders on a random basis. There was a very competent group of field investigators who were dedicated, smart and savvy dog people - former handlers often as not. They knew what a good quality facility should be and could discern whether or not a dog was being cared for properly. While inspections were random, there still was a program of inspections. All a field investigator could do was recommend suspension of privileges for false records. It was not in the field investigator’s job description or purview to report poor conditions, hence the policy’s adoption. The policy, as it had evolved over the next couple of years from strict suspension as a result of a conviction of cruelty to care and conditions, was not without problems and needed to be modified. The operative of the cruelty, care and conditions policy, as it evolved, was not whether an individual was a large-scale breeder, exhibitor, small scale breeder, or a co-owner. What was and is more important is that the animals are kept in good condition and the records
are accurate and correct. Much in the same manner as pursuing tax fraud or any other bad act, not everyone will be caught but those who do not pass muster will not be allowed to register dogs with AKC. Sadly, the Board in the late 90’s voted to divest itself of its responsibilities in such areas as privileges (inspections, registration fraud and discipline) and such duties as judges approval by delegating authority and oversight to the staff. Essentially washing their hands of any responsibility. Now, it seems some wish to divest the Board of yet another responsibility or is it a hot potato. To say that there is a successful end to the program by claiming victory and reduce inspections and investigations to a complaint driven process is just not realistic. It is an abrogation of the Club and the Board’s responsibility. Why be there otherwise? James Phinizy Acworth, NH THOUSANDS OF DOGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HEAD TO ROCKINGHAM FOR TOP COMPETITION Around 2,500 dogs from all over the world are heading to Rockingham Castle for the Kennel Club International Agility Festival as entries fly in for the UK’s largest festival for dogs. It’s the event every agility dog around the world has been waiting for, and for four days from 13th – 16th August 2015, around 2,500 dogs and their owners will arrive in the village of Rockingham for the Kennel Club International Agility Festival. During the festival, 16 rings will be set up to host the competition, which will feature dogs of all agility grades and sizes, with over 200 classes taking place. The International Agility Festival, which is in its eleventh year, is kindly supported by CSJ
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Dog News will consider all letters for publication but reserves the right to edit these as required. Letters will not be considered for publication unless full name and contact details are supplied, including telephone number. Letters may be mailed to Dog News 1115 Broadway NY, NY 10010 or emailed to dognews@harris-pub.com. Specialist Canine Feeds and welcomes all dogs of all types. Over 25 countries from around the world are expected to be represented, all fighting to win their individual competitions and take home the Nations Cup. Entries can be taken online at www. ishowservices.com/ until 18th June 2015. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary said: “Agility is the most popular dog sport in the UK and it is testament to the growing popularity of agility that the festival has grown to be such a huge event, not just in the UK but worldwide. ”There are a range of competitions for everyone, from the International Young Handler competition and the Nations Cup for the leading competitors, to the companion dog show, where the judge will choose the Best Junior Handler, Prettiest Bitch and Most Handsome Dog – there is a class for all at the festival.” A heat of the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition, Scruffts, sponsored by James Wellbeloved, also takes place at the festival, with categories such as Child’s Best Friend and Best Rescue; there is something for all dogs to be involved in. The festival is free for spectators (apart from a £5 parking fee) and people are able to come along with their own dogs to enjoy the fun festival atmosphere and even take part in the ‘Have-A-Go’ agility ring (for dogs over 18 months), which gives everyone a chance of experiencing the sport for themselves. For more information on the Kennel Club International Agility Festival, please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityfestival or www.facebook. com/Dogagility. Contact the Kennel Club Press Office to find out how many competitors there are from your country/area by emailing press.office@thekennelclub. org.uk. Laura Quickfall London, UK
LATE ANSWER TO THIS WEEK’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK, ASKED OF DELEGATES: Are you aware of any public policies adopted by AKC in its desire to overcome the “adopt don’t buy” philosophy so prevalent in America today with regard to owning dogs? What has your Club done to push AKC’s Board into being proactive in this matter? Dr. Gerry G. Meisels, Delegate to AKC and Vice President, St. Petersburg DFA Rather than seek abstract policies, it is more useful to look at practical actions taken to establish a counterweight to the “adopt don’t buy” promotions. AKC has taken a major step by reaching out to the younger generation by developing a strong presence in social media such as Facebook. This network now exceeds 3 million. There is also a gradual shift in the Board and Management’s self-perception: while recognizing that AKC must conduct itself in a business-like manner, AKC Board and Staff increasingly speak of AKC not as a business but as a service organization. Our club has advocated this change consistently.
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kees’ George Steinbrenner, the Cincinnati Reds’ Marge Schott, the Milwaukee Brewers’ Bud Selig and the Chicago White Sox’ Jerry Reinsdorf. Titled “The Real Players,” it compared them to double-speaking car salesmen, and began a long, ongoing relationship with The New Yorker, his work often paired with Roger Angell’s baseball writings. His other passion, dogs, also began regularly appearing in his work. “Norman Rockwell said something like ‘If a painting’s not working put a dog in it and if it’s still not working put another dog in it,’” he said. “I was so tired of painting people. With people there’s a likeness you have to get right but dogs are so much more interesting. Their noses are different, their ears, there’s just so much more variety. There are tons of dog breeds.” In a 2006 meeting with Gibbs Smith, a book publisher in Salt Lake City, Utah, the seed was planted for what eventually became Dogs Rule Nonchalantly, as he realized there were lots of books with dog photos but none with dog paintings. “I’m so grateful I didn’t do it then because it wouldn’t sell,” Ulriksen said. “I’ve done enough children’s books to know that you really need a big PR push and unless you’re a superstar it’s not going to happen.” An old college friend, Tom Walker, who’s been in publishing for years, told Ulriksen to craft a story, starting from when he had a puppy as a kid and the joys and frustra-
tions of owning a dog, when a dog passes, etc. “I wanted to do something short and sweet that showed my sense of humor,” Ulriksen said. Chronicle books was interested but their editorial input was changing the personal narrative of the book. “They would say things like ‘you can’t put in that you don’t really like little dogs, that would offend some people’ or ‘don’t use the word I.’” Instead, Ulriksen turned to Kickstarter to raise capital to publish the book. Over 371 fans pledged $46,216 in exchange for items to bring the project to life, and Goff Books published it. “Kickstarter was brutal,” he said. “It was a lot of work. It was three solid
months on behalf of three people and after expenses we ended up with $14,000 for three people for three months’ work. I still have a painting to do for it.” The upside is he retained total control over the book’s content “and if I need to talk to someone at Goff Books I call Gordon Goff who’s the publisher,” he said. The initial print run of 4,000 books sold out but a second order was delayed by striking dockworkers just as the holidays were approaching. “I did a book signing at Costco but they only had like 40 books,” he said. “I was able to say we sold out at Costco but they couldn’t get any more books!” He still hasn’t received royalties on the sales but he remains upbeat and optimis-
tic. “The reviews have all been really great and they’re all really different. I have people saying they bought fifty copies to buy as gifts for friends, or twenty books for their entire family. I hope the book has a life. It’s not photographs it’s paintings, it’s personal and dogs are eternal.” The book’s title was not inspired by the Pedigree Dogs Rule® ad campaign but by a magazine article. “The Atlantic Monthly published an article about how dogs were smarter than people because we respond to them,” he said. “Their needs are met because of how they, I don’t want to say manipulate us, but because of how they integrate themselves into our lives. And I thought, yeah, they do rule. But they do it nonchalantly.” Ulriksen is contemplating ideas for a second book, one of which may be of baseball paintings or a ‘dogs vs. cats’ theme that will feature dog paintings in one direction and when flipped over cat paintings in the other. “My library is full of baseball books and dog books,” he said. Ulriksen offered the following advice to young artists and illustrators: “It’s not a sprint it’s a marathon. You must be persistent and you have to weather the blows. You will fail in public and you won’t receive the feedback you want. You need a thick skin in this business. You have to satisfy yourself and hope that you satisfy your client. It’s a gift and it takes time to hone it but it’s a crime to not commit to this talent that you have. You have to have the drive and passion to be a selfemployed artist.” His twelve and a half year-old chocolate Labrador Henry, whose likeness graces the book’s cover, can no longer walk up stairs without assistance, but Ulriksen seems content. “I get to paint, I get to write. I’m happy the book has been so well received. I’ll always have dogs. Just for the social aspect. They force you to go for a walk.” Dogs Rule Nonchalantly is available at www.amazon.com. For private commissions visit www.markulriksen. com. Dog News 97
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closest friends Maureen Lucas saidshe died in peace and for that we should all be grateful. What is there to say but life must go on and Gloria would be the first to tell you that in no uncertain terms. Although we had not seen much of her in the last year due to her deteriorating health conditions I will miss her tremendously and take solace in thinking about all the really good times we had together. I was majorly surprised to see the premium list for Baltimore County Kennel Club offering upwards of a thousand dollars in cash prizes to various Group and BIS winners for the National OwnerHandled Competitions. I was under the impression that when this event was initiated it was intended to discourage professionalism, which it does to such an extreme that I find it hard to support it on any level. It’s bad enough handlers cannot participate with dogs they have owned and bred but to exclude all family members as well is a form of discriminatory practice that totally contradicts the concept of dog shows
themselves. I mean we are meant to judge the dog against a breed standard set by the parent club not the background of the exhibitor! But if there is a desire to undermine this principle and to support amateurism at all costs what is the impact of cash prizes for those winners? Why the conformation prizes paled in comparison--why not just turn Baltimore into an Owner-Handled Show (or any other Club that offers cash prizes for these Classes) and see how far they get in paying their expenses for the show grounds, the judges, etc. Certainly the spirit of the O-H with cash prizes violates at the least the very concept upon which it was founded and makes a mockery out of the regular show. Anyways it does to my mind for sure.
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and Martinez is to become a board member of the FCI and give This gives him a place on FCI’s Board but with nothing to say in his own section-the South American section. Furthermore I hear that the President of FCI who is from Puerto Rico--and that is another story unto itself-how does Puerto Rico qualify as a country and how does it have two different organizations holding shows there! I mean how can an AKC-affiliated show exist in the same territory with an FCI affiliated show anyways? How can judges judge there for two different organizations--one AKC the other FCI -- when nowhere else in the world is this permitted. Anyways I hear the President of FCI may be replaced by a European Country’s FCI member--possibly sooner than later. I would suggest that perhaps those American judges so concerned about buying tickets in advance be wary of invitations to judge FCI shows until at least after the show in Milan where much of this it is alleged will be thrashed out. Oh the web FCI gets itself tangled in is strange to say the least.
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