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Contents APRIL 29, 2011
BY CONNIE VANACORE
22 Question of the Week BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 The Grand Duke Of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach’s Favorite Hunting Dog BY MJ NELSON
30 The Juniors Speak BY KIMBERLY SILVA GARRETT
34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions BY LESLIE BOYES
42 Dog Health Group’s First Annual Report BY LAURA QUICKFALL
46 Heelwork To Music BY RICHARD CURTIS
50 Off The Leash BY SHAUN COEN
54 An HSUS Refusal, Expanding The ‘GC’ And More BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
58 The 2011 Chow Chow National Specialty BY LOVE BANGHART
60 The 5th Independent Western Hound Classic BY CAROLE BEYERLE
64 The Gossip Column BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
72 Click – Heartland Dog Club of Florida BY MARCELO VERAS
82 Click - The Way We Were BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
87 Letters To The Editor 4 Dog News
86 dog show calendar 90 handlers directory 92 subscription rates 94 classified advertising 96 advertising rates
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Contents APRIL 29, 2011
BY CONNIE VANACORE
22 Question of the Week BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 The Grand Duke Of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach’s Favorite Hunting Dog BY MJ NELSON
30 The Juniors Speak BY KIMBERLY SILVA GARRETT
34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions BY LESLIE BOYES
42 Dog Health Group’s First Annual Report BY LAURA QUICKFALL
46 Heelwork To Music BY RICHARD CURTIS
50 Off The Leash BY SHAUN COEN
54 An HSUS Refusal, Expanding The ‘GC’ And More BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
58 The 2011 Chow Chow National Specialty BY LOVE BANGHART
60 The 5th Independent Western Hound Classic BY CAROLE BEYERLE
64 The Gossip Column BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
72 Click – Heartland Dog Club of Florida BY MARCELO VERAS
82 Click - The Way We Were BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
87 Letters To The Editor 4 Dog News
86 dog show calendar 90 handlers directory 92 subscription rates 94 classified advertising 96 advertising rates
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A GREAT SOURCE BUT GO TO A VET!!!
There is little doubt that the Internet can be a great source of information and that more and more dog owners are increasingly diagnosing and having treatment protocols developed by people without any veterinary training at all-themselves! Feeling bolstered and more secure than ever by advice offered on websites or in on-line forums-usually by people with a similar lack of expertise or training--all too often owners are responding to their animals ailments, injuries and emergencies by heading to their computers instead of their veterinarians. Some people have labeled these practises the “vets vs. Net” phenomenon or the “Get Dr. Google’s Opinion” approach to dog care. And though many people including veterinarians appreciate the Internet as a means to broaden a person’s knowledge and base, too many people use it as a primary source and put things off until it is too late. Some symptoms that demand immediate investigation include but are not limited to instances when bleeding won’t stop. Hyperthermia, extreme abdominal distress, loss of consciousness or seizures, persistent vomiting and or diarrhea. These are but a few examples of when a pet needs a vet asap!! Surfing the web responsibly serves its purpose for sure but if a site offering advice has stuff for sale on it beware immediately and when you plug in symptoms, follow them by ‘veterinary school’ or ‘college of veterinary medicine’. Don’t go into a chat room with your problem. You never know to whom you may be speaking and in an emergency for heaven’s sake go to the vet and not the computer!!
SOME ENHANCEMENT
AKC has just announced that it has added achievement levels to the title of Grand Champion. Those levels now earn GC’s Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Designations based on points acquired. Bronze 100 points, Silver 200, Gold 400 and Platinum 800 Grand Champion points. The obvious motivation is to keep the dog in the ring and exhibited for as long a time as possible. Remember though no title goes with the “metal designations” as it does with the GC. Let’s face it when the GC was originally adopted as a Rule change it was obvious this title would only serve as a temporary boost to raise entries and thereby increasing club and AKC incomes since the title takes such a short time to earn. It’s proposed expansion was announced in October 2010 at a Board Meeting and some short 6 months later the entire fabric of the Rule change is now modified! (Too bad the Smith Committee can’t act that fast on judges approvals isn’t it.) AKC once again shifts its priorities from ensuring that top quality dogs earn the titles and awards it offers to a means to fill its own coffers and those of the show giving clubs. Rather than initiating new events which will attract spectators and encourage new people to enter the sport to assure future continuity they fall back on the easier task of keeping dogs in competition for as long as possible encouraging people to ignore quality for quantity. Indeed when was the last time you heard anyone on the Board or at a Delegate meeting discuss the feasibility of dogs earning titles without ever having defeated a dog of a different sex? When was the last time the Best of Winners problem was properly and fully addressed? When was the last time anyone heard a discussion about
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dogs being awarded a Championship beating only litter brothers and/or litter sisters? Who recently has raised the issue of dogs earning titles prior to their first birthday? But figure points out for a metal award which cannot even be more than a designation--that’s easy to do and the easy way out wins every time, doesn’t it! No we now have ‘metal designations’ in the place of these discussions. This hardly bodes well for the future does it!
CRUELTY CONVICTIONS
It seems the Board has requested Staff to present a review of its Cruelty Convictions policy to determine whether the policy appropriately addresses all circumstances of conduct prejudicial to the sport of purebred dogs within the context of cruelty or inhumane treatment of dogs. It’s been a long time in coming but this review is an important step for the Board and Staff to be taking. Equally important are some of the charges being made in Pennsylvania as to whether or not the SPCA’S in that great state are truly attempting to stop animal abuse or are in fact abusing their own powers. A horse owner who claims to have watched in horror as her 13 year-old quarter horse was killed by lethal injection under the direction of the Penn Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is now suing that agency in federal court. Somewhat reminiscent of some dog owners in that State which made similar accusations. While obviously each case must be handled individually dog cruelty on any level cannot and will not be tolerated in any form whatsoever. Nonetheless we must all be on our toes to prevent over zealous animal rightists who may be in positions of authority in SPCA’s throughout the country to abuse their powers in an effort to get their messages across at the expense of the innocent dog owner and/or breeder.
EXPLORING DOGS DEATH BY BREED
A group of researchers has reviewed more than 74,000 cases of canine death recorded from 1984 to 2004 in the Veterinary Medicine Database, a registry established by the National Cancer Institute that receives reports from 27 Veterinary teaching hospitals in North America. It found that the most common cause of death varies considerably from breed to breed and by age. Golden Retrievers and Boxers had the highest rates of cancer, the leading cause of canine death over all. In several toy breeds--Chihuahua, Pekingese, Pomeranians and toy poodles--cancer was much less common. For them the leading cause of death was trauma. Diseases of the nervous system were the most common cause of death in older dogs, while gastrointestinal disease affected dogs of all ages equally. Death from diseases of the musculoskeletal system was common in larger breeds, but the big dogs suffered less from neurological and endocrine ailments. The authors did acknowledge that the study was retrospective and subject to errors of classification and disease but believed that nonetheless the information could be used to avoid disease rather than to treat it.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
Wayne Pacelle’s most recent Blog showed him to be the hypocrite most of us know him to be! The Republican Congressman who turned down the HSUS award called the organization hypocritical and said it does nothing to aide animal shelters and compared HSUS to PETA. He was absolutely right on. It was only a shame this Congressman’s past record is so questionable but he certainly was absolutely accurate in describing Wayne Pacelle and the HSUS he represents.
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TURNING TO THE GOOD BOOK In the King James Version of the Bible, believers are advised: “Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.” (John: 7/24) My mother had her own version of such advice with her reminder: “Pretty is as pretty does.”
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ertainly it is true that our sport is a dog show, however one must ask: Are we putting too much emphasis on showy and pretty as both breeders and judges? Judging just on appearance brings a myriad of factors to our equation. For example, does judging mostly on appearance negate the meaning of the physical examination? Looking at the mouth? Assessing angulation and muscle tone? Evaluating the length, strength and capacity of the rib cage and its ratio to loin length? And so on. And does judging mostly on appearance disregard very important qualities that contributed to the working ability of our breeds and their early development? Consider the lament of English Cocker master breeders that the dogs are becoming far too “settery” all over as they lose the good spring of rib and other traits that served them so well. Certainly long heads and elegant bodies are beautiful from afar. But when they are gained at the expense of those elements that made the able little flushing spaniel so competent in working in dense cover, is their value synthetic? In my own breed, the Norwegian Elkhound, we see very pretty dogs with plush incorrect coats that are both open and soft; coats that would not protect the wearer in climatic conditions of the far north while working in alternately freezing and thawing waters trailing moose. Instead of the true double coat with harsh weather-resistant outer coat and soft insulating undercoat, many dogs today have a coat with sameness to it all over, and that sameness is soft. My Arctic breed is not the only northern breed plagued by the problem. Siberians, Malamutes and Samoyeds are also faced with this dilemma as old-timers see modern concentration on softer more open coats that respond best to blow dryers. Perhaps Golden Retrievers lead the list with blow dryers in this pursuit of pretty at the expense of functional. How about the Giant Schnauzer penalized because it “appears light in coat?” Yet when one touches this coat it is harsh and wiry-much more correct than another with soft coat and furnishings galore! How often have you seen a plush soft coated dog defeat the correctly coated Giant with sparser furnishings simply because it has a more appealing appearance? What about the slightly rounded croup called for in the standard of the Doberman Pinscher? Because the flatter croup allows for a higher tail set that creates an optical illusion of shorter in body, judges and breeders alike sub-consciously select these dogs and handlers work hard to keep those tails high and forward to augment the illusion. In the world
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of horses, flatter-crouped animals are usually found amongst Arabians and Saddlebreds in the show rings of today. Thoroughbreds, descendants of Arabs, have developed more rounded croups because that croup-configuration is associated with galloping expertise. Thoroughbreds are selected on their racing ability. Since breed originator Herr Dobermann himself, Doberman breeders have considered the Doberman essentially a galloping breed. How has the flattening of the croup over the years affected this trait? Many years ago a conversation with Doberman Pinscher breeder-judge Bill Garnett still lingers in my mind when judging any square breed. Both Bill and I have always appreciated dogs with easy ground-covering gait, more difficult to achieve in our square breeds than in more rectangular breeds. Bill had to make a decision between two excellent specimens with big numbers in the world of BIS rings as well as breed and group wins. The one exhibit had the more open side gait probably enabled to some degree by its slightly longer back and loin. The other exhibit featured a squarer shorter-backed dog with a strong loin and, admittedly, a little less side gait but still acceptable. At first he thought he would go with the big moving dog but decided instead the other way- His rationale was that he shouldn’t reward a dog for a quality he loved when it was enabled by a breed fault! Wonderful! This was truly a situation where a judge put righteous judgment first. Judges and breeders find themselves in situations all the time where a given exhibit has great appeal while another exhibit may be more worthy though less appealing. Referring to the standard on the spot may remind one exactly what is vital for the good of the order. Purebred dogs were originally bred to work, not to show. As far as I know no early breeders ever developed a breed to stand on the line and get its picture taken! Incomplete judgment can prevent one from seeing the good that lies beyond the appearance, a situation that can cause long-term damage to the breed.. Thus keeping the standard on the front burner is always a good idea. Yes, while wearing the judge’s badge you subject yourself to ringside remarks such as: “he/she doesn’t even know the breed. Look at the judge going to the standard.” Such remarks are asinine and offered by those who do not know. The great theologians and ministers who graduated from renowned religious universities go to the pulpit every week with their Bible open and ready for easy reference. Dog show judges who refer to the breed standard frequently are signaling their readiness to remind themselves continually what the good book says! The fancy should appreciate them because they care. Indeed, the good book has a lot of advice in it appropriate for our world. “Judge not that ye be not judged.” Matthew 7:1.
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ELLEN & FYNN W O H S N I BEST Thank you Judge Mrs. Noreen Gonce Cartwright for this very special win.
Pursuing Perfection... Owners: Shadow Hill Springers Silsby Pelissero Charles Pelissero San Geronimo, California
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Co-Owner/Breeder Darkover Springers Bobbie Daniel Co-Breeder Pawmarc Springers Pat Jensen
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Veterinary Topics A Loss
Erika Werne, an employee of the AKC Canine Health Foundation since its inception, is no longer a member of the staff. Erika was a valuable and instrumental part of that organization, concentrating her efforts on building relationships between Parent Clubs and the Foundation. She acted as liaison between the Foundation, Parent Clubs and the research community in guiding clubs in their search for appropriate projects and the funds to realize their goals. She was a popular fund raiser and facilitator for the Foundation. She was a smart negotiator and a popular figure with the researchers where she developed good relationships which benefited the Foundation and the scientists it engaged. It will be interesting to see how the work she did will be divided among several CHF staffers, or whether some of her efforts will no longer be deemed important to the work of the Foundation. Despite the efforts of the Foundation management and Board to bring in large sums of money from commercial sources, it would be useful for those in charge to remember that the Foundation was built basically by Parent Clubs and individual donors who believed in its mission. Its main sources of funding are the American Kennel Club and Nestle Purina Corporation. Without them CHF would not be able to function. However, money from individual clubs is still a large portion of the funds available for research. Erika was a master at reaching out to those clubs. It is the opinion of this writer that the Foundation is the poorer because of her loss. For the sake of the Foundation and its mission one has to hope that Parent Clubs and individuals will continue to support the work of the Foundation as they have in the past. We wish Erika good fortune in whatever venture she tackles next.
Katrina Aftermath
In the weeks following the disaster that was Hurricane Katrina in August 2005 an estimated 600,000 animals were rescued, most of them sent to shelters or private rescue groups around the country. Most had little or no identification or veterinary care. Infectious disease control at temporary mass shelters focused on vaccination and parasite control, but there was no opportunity or facility to treat ongoing infectious disease among the displaced. Studies following up on the animals which were sent around the country found that locally endemic diseases were being spread to other regions where these infections are not typically found. In a study of 21 rescue organizations in 13 states 414 dogs were studied. Of those 56% tested positive for West Nile Virus, 49% tested positive for Heartworm disease, 24% for Toxoplasma and lesser numbers for other diseases usually found in southern climates. The biggest threat is from the microfilaria which causes Heartworm as it is easily spread throughout the population. The conditions which caused thousands of pets to be moved around the country also brought to light another situation. That is the transportation of dogs and puppies from one area to another, sold to profit-making shelters or rescue groups with no health clearances. Although some states have laws which mandate that animals brought in for sale or adoption have had medical check ups, most do not. Therefore, the transmission of diseases is exacerbated by hundreds, if not thousands, of diseased animals being adopted. Adoption itself is a misnomer in many so-called shelters which take in or buy puppies for very little money and sell them for hefty sums to unsuspecting buyers. The expense and heartbreak caused by lack of honesty or plain ignorance on the part of the agencies offering dogs for adoption is immeasurable. The whole situation is now compounded by puppies being sold over the internet, in which buyers have little or no recourse if they receive a sick or malformed animal. In this climate the old saying, “buyers beware” was never more appropriate. An attempt was made by the Federal Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act passed in 2006 to take animals into account by disaster planners. The act requires that animals be included into evacuation and shelter plans, not only for people, but also for their pets. This brings us to the current disaster in Japan where thousands of animals have been abandoned or left homeless by the earthquake and tsunami. Pictures on television of dogs wandering in the rubble or tied to trees waiting for their owners to find them are heartbreaking. The one of a little dog rescued from floating debris and united with its owner is the one bright spot in this dismal picture so far. Relief agencies have dispatched response teams and two teams of Search and Rescue dogs were sent from the United States. One, from California, is a group funded and supported by the AKC CAR relief fund. CAR has also been in touch with the Japan Kennel Club and has sent relief money to that organizaCONTINUED ON PAGE 68
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In light of the latest weather related cancellations of dog shows—the two in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania —what steps if any should be taken that exhibitors' fees are at least partially reimbursed in instances of weather related cancellations or other 'act of God' cancellations? Kenneth Kauffman I think that as far as acts of God and weather related cancellations are concerned, no refunds should be expected. If the show giving club wishes to refund all or part of the entry that is up to them. However, if the club makes a decision in haste and it turns out to be the wrong decision, then they should refund at least half of the entry fee. Helma Weeks Unless a club has an abundant treasury, it is in no position to refund entry fees because of a last minute cancellation of a show. Expenses incurred prior to the show include rent for the facility or tents, the superintendent's services, judges' fees and expenses as they will have travelled to the show, contracts for local services, advertising, security, etc. If the event is cancelled then there may not be AKC fees, but they may argue that they have sent the reps and handled the preshow paperwork. When you enter a dog show, particularly an outdoor one, you know that you are at the mercy of weather and that things can happen. Fortunately, cancellations are rare!
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Deborah J. Cooper This issue has a double edged sword. In light of the current economy both clubs and exhibitors are struggling to maintain the same level of sport participation. We all know that it is very expensive to put on a show, and we also know how expensive it is to actually travel to shows these days. There is also another side to the question which is what should be done about the judges' fees. I do think that a good faith effort should be made on the part of the show giving club to give some remuneration to the exhibitors. One suggestion would be to contact those exhibitors and tell them that they could enter the show the following year at no cost. The letter sent could serve as the documentation to alleviate some of the processing issues. If this approach was taken it would also alleviate some of the immediate burden on the club. Another possibility would be to give back half of the entry fee. I do think that judges should be paid their fees and expenses if they traveled to the show. After all, the club did collect the entry fees.
Sue Burrell As an exhibitor, you agree to forfeit your entry fee should the show be cancelled. The club needs the fees to pay for the facility rental and other expenses that cannot be reimbursed. Gwen Meyer As exhibitors, we know that there is a possibility that an event could be cancelled by an act of God when we choose to enter. It does seem like there has been more occurrences of bad weather lately but we were at an event two years ago where the last day was cancelled and prior to that, it had been ten years. Some people have had the unfortunate circumstances to be in more of those situations than we have so at this time, I don’t feel any portion of exhibitor fees should be reimbursed. Howard Huber First of all I think that the safety of the animals and their handlers at an event should be the most important consideration when cancelling an event. I think exhibitors are well aware of the possibility of events being cancelled, and the fact they do not receive a refund of entry fee. The entry fees are just the tip of the iceberg. How about parking, electric, etc.
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The Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach’s Favorite Hunting Dog Karl August, the first Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, was noted for the intellectual brilliance of his court. One of his first acts as Grand Duke was to summon Dr. Johan Wolfgang Goethe to his court to be a member of his privy council.
T “Diesel” (DC VCCh Can OTCH Can VCh Regen’s Rip Stop UDX5 OM MH Can TD Can FDX SDX RDX VX7 NAVHDA NA Prize 1), Anne Tyson and Judi Voris’ dual champion, obedience champion, agility champion and champion tracker, does part of the job the breed was originally intended to do, find and point birds.
Am/Can Ch Bing ‘N Carizma Solitaire UDX RE JH SD NRD VX. (“Tara”) Kathy and Jack Weber’s Weimaraner, takes the high jump at the AKC’s National Obedience Invitational.
he Grand Duke was interested in literature, in art and in science. Critics praised his judgment in painting. Biologists knew him as an anatomy expert. He also was instrumental in promoting the revolutionary idea that the people in his duchy should be educated. He encouraged his people to work out their own political and economic salvations and the objective of his schools was to help his people to exercise independent judgment, much to the dismay of Prince Klemens von Metternich, who opposed giving any power to the people. But, the Grand Duke was also an advocate of the “work hard, play hard” school. Famous for his ability to consume vast quantities of spirits and ale, he often led castle guests on wild cross country night rides that frequently ended around a campfire where more spirits and ale would be drunk. He was also a superb sportsman who hunted a wide variety of game birds and animals. For this he needed a highly versatile dog. One that possessed, along with the usual bird finding and retrieving skills, a superb ability to track, durability, courage and speed. Toward that end, Karl August and other members of the nobility in Weimar developed a great grey dog whose original purpose was to hunt bear and deer but soon was converted to being an all-purpose hunting dog capable of hunting both fur and feathers. The versatility traits developed in the Weimaraner from its inception remain strong in the breed today as Weims successfully compete in field, agility, rally, tracking and obedience events in addition to conformation. “Weimaraners are intelligent, eager to work and they love spending time with people. They also have the athleticism necessary to do work. It really doesn’t matter what the sport is, a Weim will take on any new challenge with gusto,” said Kathy Weber, who, with her husband, Jack, owns Am/Can Ch Bing ‘N Carizma Solitaire UDX RE JH SD NRD VX (“Tara.”) “This is a breed that needs a job,” said Vickie Margolis who, with husband Robert, owns BISS Ch Valmar’s Hot Streak UDX NSD RN OM3 VX (“Shaq.”) “They are problem solvers and love having something to do. They thrive and are at their best when they are kept motivated and know what is expected of them.” “The ability to excel in all venues is an indication of a Weimaraner who is biddable, athletic, cooperative and maintains strong hunting instincts. It is what is described in the first paragraph of our breed standard. Their cooperation, athleticism and drive are all essentials for the dog to succeed in multiple activities,” said Anne Tyson, who, with Judi Voris owns “Diesel” (DC VCCh Can OTCH Can VCh Regen’s Rip Stop UDX5 OM MH Can TD Can FDX SDX RDX VX7 NAVHDA NA Prize 1), a dog with championships in five different areas. “Weimaraners are very intelligent dogs with a keen desire to please. They have exceptional noses for field work and tracking and they enjoy all types of activity. They are a versatile dog originally bred CONTINUED ON PAGE 70
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CH. PYRLESS NO-BRAINER
Sire: Ch. Cherylyn’s Royal Dash O’ Glory
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Name: Tanner Congleton Age: 16 years old Hometown: Versailles, KY
How did you become involved in the sport? I became involved in the sport while visiting the dog show in Louisville, KY. Church friends of my parents, Ann and Ken Craig, were showing Vizslas, and my family and I came to watch. After they had shown, Ann asked me if I wanted to show dogs. I said “yes” not knowing that this would majorly change my life forever! What is your favorite dog show moment? My favorite dog show moment was winning Best Junior at the International Kennel Club Dog Show under the esteemed Pat Trotter.This was such a huge honor at a prestigious show with a judge who has years of knowledge in the sport. PHOTO BY PATTY BRILL HARBISON
Do you have a mentor or someone you look up to in the sport? Yes, I do have a mentor in the sport, in fact I have many. I have worked for countless professional handlers and have gained valuable knowledge from each of them. What is the best advice you can give to current and potential juniors? My advice for current or potential juniors is to find a good mentor (or a few) and pick their brains while working hard for them. Take the best from each of them and use it to your advantage. What would you like junior judges to know most when judging juniors? I would like them to have a general knowledge of how every breed should be shown; breed specific knowledge is important in all rings.
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Do you have any plans once you age-out? I plan to go to college and earn a degree in Business Management.Then I plan to start my own professional dog handling business. Do you compete in any other AKC events? If so, which? I have competed in agility, but conformation has taken over my canine interests. What, if anything, have you learned from competing in junior showmanship? I have learned how to demonstrate good sportsmanship, to be professional with people in the dog show world, to work hard, and most importantly, to take care of the dogs in the best way possible. It is kind of like the saying in the equine world-“no foot, no horse.” In the world of dog showing, it is “no dogs, no need for professional handlers.”
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Number One* All Breed & Multiple Group Firsts in just a few months showing as a Special
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GCH. SPOTLIGHT’S RUFFIAN Owned By: Jim & Barbara Lyons
Bred By: Connie Wagner
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The Best in Winning at Specialties... Show Saint Is The Number One Saint* Shown with Judge Mrs. Anna May Fleischli Brown Best In Specialty Show at Middle Atlantic St. Bernard Specialty Shown with Judge Mrs. Barbara Sarti Allen Best In Specialty Show at Middle Atlantic St. Bernard Specialty (2)
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Aristocrat V. Elba Winning at All Breeds...
Shown being awarded a Group Third under Judge Mr. Douglas R Holloway
Shown with Judge Mrs. Linda Krukar on the way to a Group Placement
Proudly Owned By: Eddie & Linda Baker Elba Saints Handler: Melody “Snooki” Salmi Bred By: Michele & Jack Mulligan Jamelle St. Bernards
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BESTS of the WEEK Shreveport Kennel Club - Friday and Saturday D’Arbonne Kennel Club Bichon Frise GCh. Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy Judge Dr. Robert Indeglia Judge Mr. Victor Joris Judge Mrs. Donna Buxton Owners B. Weidner, L. Darman, K. Griffin, C. Ruggles Handler Scott Sommer
Baltimore County Kennel Club - Sunday Scottish Terrier GCh. Lomondview Clementina Judge Mr. Houston Clark Owners John and Daphne Eggert Handler Ernesto Lara
Anniston Kennel Club Pekingese Ch. Benaire’s N’elphasun’s Razzmatazz Judge Ms. Charlotte C. McGowan Owners Dan Greenwald & Carol Greenwald Handler Hiram Stewart
Palouse Hills Kennel Club I & II Standard Poodle GCh. Brighton Lakeridge Encore Judge Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen Judge. Mr. James R. White Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier
Springfield Kennel Club - Friday South Windsor Kennel Club - Sunday American Staffordshire Terrier Ch. Castle Rocks Sbig Staff Mad About You Judge Mrs. Judy Harrington Judge Mr. William deVilleneuve Owners Genoa Brown, Ruth Sampson, Dayna Pesenti Handler Kim Rudzik
Terre Haute Kennel Club I & II Bloomington Indiana Kennel Club I & II Black Cocker Spaniel GCh. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction Judge Mr. David Bolus Judge Mrs. Anne Savory Bolus Judge Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Judge Mr. Robert D. Ennis Owners Bruce Van Deman, Carolee Douglas, Mary Walker, Linda Moore Handler Michael Pitts
Angeles Canyon Dog Club Harrier Ch. Downhome Hitech Innovator Judge Mr. Johan Becerra Hernandez. Owner Joe Sanchez Handler Susie Olivera Heartland Dog Club of Florida - Saturday Miniature Pinscher GCh. Marlex Classic Red Glare Judge Mr. Eugene Blake Owners Leah Monte and Armando Angelbello Handler Armando Angelbello
North Arkansas Kennel Club - Saturday Whippet GCh. Starline’s Chanel Judge Dr. John Reeve-Newson Owners Carey & Lori Lawrence Handler Lori Wilson Chief Solano Kennel Club English Setter GCh. Oakley’s B’Dazzled Judge Mr. Stephen Hubbell Owners Donald and Georjean Jensen, Erik and Jennifer Strickland Handler Bruce Schultz Pioneer Valley Kennel Club - Saturday Boxer Ch. Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream Judge Mr. Michael D. Buckley Owners Debbie McCarroll, Mrs. Jack Billhardt & Sergio Tenenbaum Handler Diego Garcia
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Fond Du Lac Kennel Club - Sunday Tibetan Terrier GCh. Ri Lee Ashlyn Diamond Heirloom Judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger Owner & Handler Nikkie Kinziger Lewis-Clark Kennel Club - Sunday Irish Water Spaniel GCh. Poole’s Ide Got Water Judge Mr. Edd E. Bivin Owners Stacy Duncan, Colleen McDaniel, Cathy Shelby and Greg Siner Handler Stacy Duncan Belgian Malinois National Specialty GCh. Broadcreek’s Mirabella Judge Ms. Linda Robey Owners Shawn Mullinex & Roger Ellis Handler Roger Ellis
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GCh. Le Coeur D’Ange De Briardale Multiple Group Winning
The Number One* Briard
Thank you Judge Dr. H. Scott Kellogg Breeders Rick & Liz Kenitz
Owner Peggi Weymouth
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10 QUESTIONS ASKED BY LESLIE BOYES OF:
Bob & Love
Banghart
Born: Bob - Missouri Love- Illinois Reside: Greeley, CO Ages: Active Seniors Marital Status - 36 years
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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?
Bob: Started conformation showing in 1976 with Chow Chows and have focused on this breed although we have shown our Clumber Spaniel, Pomeranians, Keeshonden, Bassett Hound and Springer Spaniel in past years. We never handled professionally. Love: Started showing Chow Chows in 1976. Have always enjoyed owner handling our dogs.
Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?
Bob: Chow Chow - BIS, BISS CH Wah-Hu Redcloud Sugar Daddy. Love: Chow Chow - UK BIS, BISS Ukwong King Solomon.
Why do you think most people want to judge?
Bob: Many judges see judging as a way of “giving back” some of the experience they have had through the years. Love: I think that dog people enjoy sharing their enthusiasm for the sport.
Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?
Bob: Jack Nicklaus. Love: Florence Nightingale, Albert Schweitzer.
If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?
Bob: We would have won the lottery and traveled more. Love: We have had a wonderful, fun life and I would not change it.
How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?
Bob: Knowledgeable, great golfer and loving retirement. Love: Passionate dog lover, average golfer and gardener.
Do you think there are too many dog shows?
Bob: Yes. Love: Yes.
Which are your three favorite dog shows?
Bob: Del Valle KC, the Chow Chow National Specialties and the Santa Barbara KC when the Stevensons ran the show. Love: Louisville KC, Del Valle KC, Westminster KC.
Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?
Bob: No. Love: I think it should be limited by the health and attitude of the individual dog.
How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the same weekend?
Bob: I think it is fine. Love: If it is not detrimental to the welfare of the dogs, then it is fine.
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Dog Health Group’s FirstAnnual Report
The Kennel Club’s Dog Health Group has published its first annual report which details the continuing progress that is being made towards improving pedigree dog health.
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he Dog Health Group has been tasked with ensuring that dogs are bred to enjoy healthy, happy lives. Its work includes continually updating the Kennel Club Accredited Breeder Scheme so that dogs are bred responsibly and well, and researching and monitoring the health of dogs so that the relevant tests and tools can be developed to help combat certain conditions. It also involves ensuring that dog showing and judging is a positive force for change. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The Dog Health Group plays a seminal role in influencing Kennel Club policy and guiding the health projects with which it gets involved, so that it can ensure the best outcome for dogs. The Group is made up of – and works closely with – breeders, human and dog geneticists and veterinary surgeons. “Over the last year our priorities have been to make changes to ensure that our Accredited Breeder Scheme is more robust than ever, so that puppy buyers have confidence about who to buy from and that dog shows only reward healthy dogs in the show ring. We have also continued to invest in the life-saving work and research that is being carried out at the Kennel Club’s Canine Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust and developed new strategies to continually improve genetic diversity.” Some of the achievements in 2010, which have been agreed by the Dog Health Group and its three subgroups, are: GENETICS • Significant investment into groundbreaking work at the Kennel Club’s Canine Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust, whose molecular geneticists work with breeders, vets and scientists to identify dog diseases and develop DNA tests to help combat them. There are more than 30 DNA tests so far. • Development of Mate Select, a revolutionary online system that will enable breeders to plan their breeding programmes according to the impact that it will have on genetic diversity. It will also give breeders and potential puppy buyer’s access to available health information for every Kennel Club registered dog. • Broadening of the Breed Register to accept dogs of impure or unverified origin, in order to expand genetic diversity. • Reduction of the lifetime limit of litters registered per bitch to four, effective from 1 January 2012. Under the Breeding and the Sale of Dogs Act 1999 a maximum of 6 litters per bitch is allowed. BREEDING • Work towards UKAS accreditation of the KC Accredited Breeder Scheme, as recommended in the Bateson Report. 42 Dog News
• Formalising of important rules, which although already implicit in the scheme, to ensure that the scheme is as robust as possible. These include requirements that no mating should take place if health tests indicate that it is inadvisable to do so and that breeders should microchip puppies prior to sale. • Continually appointing Regional Breeder Advisors throughout the country who ensure that the rules of the scheme are upheld by its members. SHOWING AND CONFORMATION • Introduction of veterinary assessments for the fourteen high profile breeds, which have been identified as being more prone to suffer from certain health issues, at dog shows from 2012. Dogs will need to pass these veterinary assessments before their champion status or Best of Breed awards are confirmed to ensure that only healthy dogs win top awards. In addition to the steps above the Kennel Club has produced a detailed guide for veterinary surgeons to enhance their understanding of each breed and the health tests that are required and recommended. This is a central plank of the Kennel Club’s strategy, helping to ensure that puppy buyers get solid advice on the ground, from the experts that they know and trust. The Kennel Club’s Dog Health Group was established in January 2010, to replace and expand the remit of the Breed Health and Welfare Strategy Group. Other actions taken by the Dog Health Group include: BREEDING • 8 new breed specific requirements have been added to an already substantial list and 4 clinical health tests. A further 46 breed specific recommendations were approved. SHOWING AND CONFORMATION • A continued education programme for judges so that they realise the key role that they play in ensuring that dog shows only reward healthy dogs. • Breed Health Coordinators have been appointed in each breed, with whom the Kennel Club engages about key health issues within their breed. • The Kennel Club keeps a keen eye on the health of breeds, taking feedback from those who are on the front line. Judges of high profile breeds are now required to submit Breed Health Monitoring reports to the Kennel Club, with their assessment of the breed’s health. An interactive tool, Breed Watch, has also been introduced to the Kennel Club website, enabling breed clubs, judges and health coordinators to input issues that they note within breeds to alert judges and breeders to health concerns and tendencies towards conformational exaggerations.
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HEELWORK TO MUSIC
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The Story Behind The Routine by Richard Curtis
s you might have seen from the Crufts report on the freestyle and HTM finals, I had a very good show winning both the UK freestyle final and the international competition with Pogo. I was delighted with the way that both my dogs worked in the freestyle final especially as my younger dog was having her first experience of the main ring. Pogo’s painter and decorator routine I have had in mind for a few years but was waiting until I felt we both could do it justice. The piece of music was given to me on a compilation cd when I was visiting a friend in the USA. I had never heard of Tadeloodaa by the Jack Miller Charleston band but as soon as I heard it, a comedy routine came to mind. For some reason it said painting and decorating to me so that’s how the idea evolved. If you have not heard the track the best way to describe it is that it’s similar to the type of music played on Charlie Chaplin silent films. I felt it had a nice amount of changes in the phrasing of the track plus some nice accents which certain moves by me or the dog could be attached to. I tend to start thinking about routines well in advance of the competition date so I had already thought about the props that I could use. Obviously being a painting routine it lent itself well to using a paint pot and brush. So my first quest
Practising the comedy section where Pogo cocks her leg on me.
Getting Pogo used to the props I would carry in the routine while working sequences.
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was to find a paint pot which didn’t have paint in! Luckily you can find everything and anything on EBay so I ordered two empty paint pots. I always order two of some of the props I use so that I can use one in practise and always have a nice one saved for competition. When I got the paint pot I started to think of ideas of moves or ways of using it within the routine. I did have the idea of me sitting on the paint tin or Pogo putting her feet on the tin but it soon became apparent that these were not going to be possible. I find that sometimes what appears to be a good idea in your mind does not always come to fruition when you actually try it out with the dog. The other props I decided to use were two boxes plus a couple of planks going across them as I had always thought it would be good to get the dog to perform a figure of eight around the two boxes whilst I moved along the planks above. The first question was whether or not to buy some proper scaffold planks or get some imitation ones made as scaffold planks can be very heavy. Having taken some advice it seemed that I would have to go with proper scaffold planks as although I don’t weigh a lot the planks would need to support my weight. Trying to buy two scaffold planks of about eight feet proved troublesome but eventually the internet came up trumps and the planks arrived. The boxes were the next item to source but luckily I have a very good prop builder who is adept at putting my scribbled drawings into some order. I firstly had to work out the height I needed them as they had to be high enough for Pogo to go under but not too high that she couldn’t put her front feet on them to walk around. I also wanted the boxes to have a false front so that when one plank was removed, the front of the boxes would drop down to reveal the words “job Trying to nail the end done”. For me its little move required us both twists like this false front to be in the right place that help to stand you at the right time out from the other routines and I have used this system of a false front with another routine a few years ago. So with the props bought it was time to work on the sequences I required. One sequence which I had planned proved troublesome to get consistent. I had wanted her to walk forward away from me
then she was meant to walk to the side. It was going ok in practise but when it came to the semi finals Pogo went forward but decided to reverse rather than walk to the side. Luckily I realised what was happening and managed to cover it so that it looked like it was meant to happen. After the semis I then had to make the decision whether to keep practising the going forward then to side sequence or ditch the side movement and just get her to run forward stop and reverse. I try to read what the dog is telling me during their training so after much thought I opted to do what Pogo had done in the semis. I always feel if the dog shows you something it prefers it is best to go with it as the dog will be more confident performing it. Another sequence that was new to her was rolling one way then back the other. I had taught her a roll in one direction to the command “roll” so opted to call the other direction ”Swiss”. You might think having two commands swiss and roll is a bit mad but the advantage of them was that they sound very different and when put together are easy for me to remember. The trouble was that in between doing one roll there was a brief pause before asking for the “swiss” roll. Anyone who trains dogs knows how much they can anticipate so I really had to work hard to keep her performing each roll cleanly and not just do one direction then the other without waiting in the middle. One of the major things I had to train for in this routine was getting Pogo used to me holding the paint tin and brush while performing all the moves. In order for this routine to work well I needed to pretend to paint which meant moving my arms about. Often when you start to move your arms around the dog can move out of position or think you have cued it to do a different move. What made it more difficult was that at some points I needed her to engage with the prop and grab hold of the brush but at other points totally ignore it. So it took many months of gradual training to get her used to all the body movements with the tin and brush. When it came to the performances in the Crufts finals I was very happy with how Pogo’s routine went. I often cannot watch my routines back as I can see all the mistakes and things which could have been improved on but I have to say that this time I have watched it a few times which means it must have gone well. A year off for me now as I am judging Crufts again next year but with young dogs to train and a full diary of arena displays I think I have more than enough to keep me busy. If you have any questions about freestyle or HTM please email me via my website www.k9freestyle.co.uk
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’ S N M O A O H W T G . L H I C SIRE: BEST IN SHOW CH. THAON’ S WANNADANCE
DAM: CH. THAON’S CYBIL
The Number One* Afghan Hound To Date In 2011 Best of Breed 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Best of Breed 2009 National Specialty Best of Breed 2010 National Specialty Winner of 21 Specialties To Date Winner of Five All Breed Best In Shows Multiple Champion Producer Producer of 2009 Afghan Hound Club of America Breeder’s Cup Winner The Nation’s Number One Afghan Hound 2010* & A Top Ten Hound 2010** Breeders: Jay T. Hafford & James P. Blanchard Owners Jay T. Hafford & James P. Blanchard, Ann Sterner & J.W & Debbie Rogers DAFROGERS@AOL.COM
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FLASH Back-to-Back Best of Breeds at the prestigious Western Hound shows with a Group Third & a Group Second !! Followed by Back-to-Back Group Firsts at Old Dominion & Baltimore County!!!
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og owners and breeders often take legislators to task for failing to see through the smokescreen created by the wellheeled PR smear campaigns created by organizations like PETA and the Humane Society of the United States but are sometimes remiss in thanking those that see through them for what they really are: the handiwork of extremist groups that tug at the heartstrings of the unsuspecting public to further their alternative agendas. To that end, a certain shout-out to an Alaskan politician is more than overdue and deserved — and no, it’s not the former Governor who traded in her hunting gear and view of Russia for designer clothes, book deals, television shows and Tea Parties. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation must be bestowed upon Alaskan Congressmen Don Young, an avid supporter of Wildlife Without Borders, a program that develops wildlife management and conservation efforts to maintain global species diversity. The HSUS attempted to cloud these efforts and align themselves with the Congressman by honoring his work on behalf of animals in 2010 with an award from the Humane Society Legislative Fund. To his credit, Congressman Young refused the award, and in so doing, attempted to reveal the snow job that the HSUS attempts to pull on an unsuspecting American public. The Congressman’s press release on his website, http:// donyoung.house.gov./News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=233025, reads, “While capitalizing on the good work of local humane societies that shelter, spay, and neuter animals, the HSUS does not own, operate, or directly control a single animal shelter in our country, despite a budget of well over $100 million.” “HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join them by accepting this award,” states Rep. Young. “Local animal shelters and humane societies do excellent work by caring for neglected and homeless animals, and through their spaying and neutering programs. This organization, however, has absolutely nothing to do with animal welfare. Instead they prey on the emotions of big-hearted Americans. They flash images of abused animals on our television screens to raise money that will eventually go to pay their salaries and pensions, not to helping better the lives of these animals. They run antihunting and anti-trapping campaigns and are of the same cloth as PETA and other extremist organizations. I can only 50 Dog News
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guess that I was to receive this award due to my support of the Wildlife Without Borders program, which develops wildlife management and conservation efforts to maintain global species diversity. That program is true conservation; what this group wants is preservation. To accept this award would be supporting their manipulative ways and misguided agenda, and I want no part of that.” With all due respect to the American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department—which does a yeoman’s job— the Congressman’s comments sound as if they may have been crafted by the Director of the AKC’s Government Relations Department herself, Sheila Goffe. Finally, a Congressman that sees through the AR extremists for what they really are and states clearly his beliefs. More like him are needed if the plethora of anti-dog owning and breeding legislation efforts are to be defeated. Given the fashion in which Congressman Young refused this award from an organization such as the HSUS, he would seem an intelligent, articulate, empathetic and effective politician with which dog owners, breeders and clubs can align themselves to help recruit others to defeat the smear campaigns and tactics of the AR extremists and preserve our rights to own and breed dogs responsibly and freely in this country. Those on the frontlines of the fight for fair and responsible canine legislation in this country certainly appreciate his stance on the issue but before bestowing Man of the Year honors upon him, they may want to examine his often controversial voting record over his past 20 terms as a Republican House Representative. (He’s currently the second ranking Republican House member and sixth overall.) But exasperated dog owners and breeders will take help against such formidable opponents wherever they can get it. Kudos to Congressman Young for turning the tables and shining the spotlight on where it belongs—on the legitimate organizations with good intentions— and exposing those who purport to be about animal welfare while lining their coffers, pensions and pockets of their seersucker suits while bilking the American public on the backs of dogs. A round of thanks and applause is also deserved in Texas, for Representative David Simpson. As mentioned in these pages last week, House Bill 1451 was on the docket in Texas last week, and had been placed on the Local, Consent and Resolutions Calendar, which is intended for noncontroversial, unopposed bills. However, since the bill proposed many issues of concern to responsible owners and breeders, including breeding limits, exorbitant fees and unannounced in-
spections of small, home hobby breeders, to name but a few, breeders and owners were understandably outraged that such a bill could pass without full debate and a vote of the full House of Representatives. The calls and emails from dog owners and breeders did not fall on deaf ears. Rep. Simpson helped remove HB 1451 from the Local, Consent and Resolutions Calendar and got it moved to the Major State Calendar, meaning that legislators will call individual votes on the bill. It still doesn’t mean that the bill will be defeated, but at least each legislator will have to cast a vote and can be identified as either being sympathetic to the needs and importance of responsible dog breeders and owners or not in tune with them at all. Rep. Simpson can be reached at david.simpson@house.state.tx.us.
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urther evidence that a sympathetic ear in the legislature is imperative to the future of dog shows and responsible dog owning and breeding can be found in Oklahoma this week. Senate Bill 637, which seeks to amend The Oklahoma Commercial Pet Breeders Act, is expected to be considered as this issue of Dog News goes to press. As a result of the input of club members, owners and breeders who contacted their State Representatives with concerns, SB 637 makes numerous changes to the Commercial Pet Breeders Act, including the following two essential ones. The first is the requirement that callers who report animal abuse must include their name and phone number; anonymous reports to the toll-free hotline for reporting animal abuse will not be accepted. The second is that the Animal Control Board would be prohibited from hiring “humane society groups” or members of humane society groups to perform inspections. These two changes offer some assurance that breeders and owners will not be unfairly targeted by AR extremists, but there are still items that are cause for concern in the Act, such as the definition of a “commercial breeder” as one who owns 11 or more adult intact female dogs or cats “for the use of breeding”. Due to this vague wording, this definition could apply to anyone who has owed or co-owned a total of 11 or more intact females over six months of age at any time, even if they’re not currently breeding their animals, or could be interpreted to mean anyone who breeds only a litter or two a year. To contact Oklahoma State Legislators, log on to http://www. ok.gov/redirect.php?link_id=318.
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AN HSUS REFUSAL, EXPANDING THE ‘GC’...
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must admit that when I first heard of Congressman Don Young’s (Rep-Alaska) refusal to accept HSUS’s award to him I was pretty impressed. And then when I read what he had to say about HSUS and PETA I was even more impressed. Here’s what he had to say about both organizations: “HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join them by accepting this award...Local animal shelters and humane societies do excellent work by caring for neglected and homeless animals, and through their spaying and neutering programs. This organization, however, has absolutely nothing to do with animal welfare. Instead they prey on the emotions of bighearted Americans. They flash images of abused animals on our television screens to raise money that will eventually go to pay their salaries and pensions, not to helping better the lives of these animals. They run anti-hunting and antitrapping campaigns and are of the same cloth as PETA and other extremist organizations. I can only guess that I was to receive this award due to my support of the Wildlife Without Borders program, which develops wildlife management and conservation efforts to maintain global species diversity. That program is true conservation; what this group wants is preservation. To accept this award would be supporting their manipulative ways and misguided agenda, and I want no part of that.” I could not have agreed more. And then I began to read about Young’s personal history and voting record in Congress and I could not have been more
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disillusioned. He makes the right-wing look left and the Tea Party progressive! Nonetheless I certainly agreed with his feelings about HSUS et al and then wondered in amazement why HSUS would have wanted to reward a person with this kind of thinking with which to begin. I concluded that the organization is so hard up for public recognition that they do not care with whom they go to bed! Wayne Pacelle is obviously as two-faced an individual who walks the earth—just look at his latest Blog in which he treats people involved with dog fighting on a virtual equal level
with AKC Breeders! The man is a distorter of the truth and misstater of facts and there is just no denying that fact! So then why would an organization headed by someone like Wayne Pacelle end up attempting to reward a man— Congressman Young— who strapped a Magnum .22 to his waist to make a point and who has been in negative political controversy throughout his 19 terms as a Congressman? HSUS should know that when you sleep with a “Young” and then attempt to reward people such as he they come back and bite CONTINUED ON PAGE 74
HEARTLAND DOG CLUB OF FLORIDA PHOTOS BY MARCELO VERAS
The Best In Show Winning
GCh. IlsaVan de Klaverhoeve
BEST IN SHOW!
Connecticut River Working Group Association Thank you Judge Mrs. Jean Fournier for the specialty breed win and a special thank you to Judge Mrs. Roberta Davies for this win. Owner Marben’s Bernese Mountain Dogs Tiggie Gerli 860.364.2161
Breeders Andre & MarieVerschueven-Cales Klaverhoeve Berner 0113214670803
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American and Japanese Champion Smash JP Winning Ribbon Thanks to all the Judges for appreciating that you can get it all in under 10 inches ..
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THE 2011 CHOW CHOW NATIONAL SPECIALTY by Love Banghart, Chow Chow Club Inc. Publicity Chairman
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he Chow Chow Club Inc. National Specialty is an event that chow fanciers worldwide look forward to each year. Our 2011 National Specialty was held in Sacramento, CA at the Red Lion Arden Village Hotel. Many fanciers and their chows began arriving on Friday, April 8, in anticipation of the activities beginning the next day. The weather was FANTASTIC! Lots of sunshine and cool mornings and evenings. The hotel grounds offered plenty of green grass which was appreciated by all dogs and their owners. As fanciers greeted each other and enjoyed renewing friendships as they walked their dogs, everyone commented on the nice dog-friendly accommodations. The festivities began on Sunday afternoon with a puppy fun match and well attended rescue parade. Everyone enjoyed seeing the aspiring champions of the future showing off in the ring and the 15 beautifully groomed, happy rescue entries. A light lunch was provided by the PaciďŹ c Northwest Chow Chow Club. Later in the afternoon, the Wine Country Chow Chow Association of New York hosted an enjoyable Welcome Reception which set the stage for a week of fun and relaxation with our chows. We were excited to have chow fanciers from Brazil, Canada, Thailand, China, the Philippines, Australia, Germany and the UK join us. A noted new visitor was Fernanda Gloria Moraij (Vivasvan Kennel), President of the Association Paulista Do Chow Chow - Sao Paulo Association of the Chow Chow, Brazil. Monday, following a wonderful complimentary breakfast sponsored by the Southern Chow Chow Club, many of the attendees went to a four-hour seminar featuring noted canine specialist Dr Jean Dobbs, DVM. Education is an essential part of the CCCI event. The annual membership meeting of the Chow Chow Club, Inc. was held that evening, very CONTINUED ON PAGE 62
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The 5th Independent Western Hound Classic The day dawned crisp and clear for the 5th independent back-toback Hound Classic put on by Western Hound Association of So Cal in the picturesque Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California. Exhibitors were met by cheerful Boy Scouts assisting them to unload hounds and equipment. Rings were festooned with flowers, flags and beautiful trophies while sparkling white tenting shaded exhibitors in the ring and an ice cream social welcomed them on Saturday after the judging. by Carole Beyerle • photos by Carole Beyerle and Kitten Rodwell
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ach morning judges were greeted with sumptuous fresh baked from scratch pastries, lots of fruit and plenty of hot coffee courtesy of Betsy Manifold and Dennis Dollar. Lori Weiner orchestrated wonderful hot lunches with an Asian flair. The highlight was a new Saturday afternoon tradition: root beer floats and ice cream sundaes which were enjoyed by judges and exhibitors on a warm Southern California afternoon. Suzie Lascoe and Valerie Stokes put together Western Hound’s coveted Arthur Court serve ware, which has become a tradition at the Hound Classic, and toy goodie baskets offered by Lori Burch on Saturday, while Sunday’s trophies boasted Midcrest Crates, and special Rosettes by Carol Parker and Camille Wong. Show Chairman Lou Guerrero had the following comments, “When I arrived Tuesday at our show grounds (Oak Canyon Park) I was apprehensive as to what I would find upon my arrival. I had been told the night before there had been 8,000 mud runners on the grounds the previous Sunday. Needless to say I didn’t know what to expect. Low and behold the grounds looked fabulous and the crew had done an outstanding job turning this beautiful park around to its original condition. You never would have known that there had been all those MUD RUNNERS trampling on the grounds. Friday was a challenge as The Afghan Hound Club of California, Pharaoh Hound Club of America Western Regional, Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, Back To Back Southern California Whippet Club Specialties, when exhibitors and spectators began to arrive. Parking and unloading was a challenge. The Hound Classic entry for Saturday and Sunday was only down 84 Hounds from the previous year of 1,366. Not bad considering gas prices and the economy. WHASC has the very best committees that anyone could ask for. They all come together each year to put on the best Hound Group Extravaganza in the country. With a cast of international and American hound specialists, you will see some of America’s top hounds at
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capably lead by president Kim Bowden. Tuesday’s schedule began with a great hospitality breakfast hosted by the Chow Fanciers of Southern California. Our Obedience and Rally competition was judged by Mr Alvin W. Eng. We were proud of Pre-Novice class winner with a score of 182 earned by CH FUCHAU SWEET BROWNYN RE, Breeder/Owner: Louise Wilson and an obedience entry of two in the Novice class “B”. We were also pleased with our rally entry of 9 and our entry of two beautiful young ladies in Junior Showmanship, judged by Mr George Boulton. In the afternoon, Breeder- judge Carmen Blankenship presented an excellent judges education presentation, including ringside mentoring the next day, for a large group of aspiring chow judges. Also in the afternoon, our Sweepstakes judge was breeder, Harvey Kent of Kentucky, who enjoyed an entry of 24 puppies and 3 veterans. Our puppy sweepstakes winner was PARAMOUNT SHOW BIZ, Breeder/ owners: Jeffrey Sedillos, Susan Kay Sedillos, from the 12-18 month bitch class, and the BOS puppy winner was Ch. LoRe’ Pepperland American Ride, Breeder/ owners: Regina Burr, Lonnie Burr, Jill Stillwell, from the 12-18 month dog class. Best in Veteran Sweepstakes was CH CHARMING CINNDERELLA,breeder/ owners: Charlene Grayson,Johnny Grayson. Tuesday evening festivities began with a party hosted by the Rocky Mountain Chow Chow Club and followed by our annual Top Twenty competition then by the Parade of Titleholders. These events are fun for the participants as well as the audience. Our Top twenty competition winner was GCH Fortune Pendleton Aurora, a lovely bitch owned and presented by Dave Foose of Colorado.
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ednesday morning was glorious and the conformation judging began after another great complimentary breakfast sponsored by the Chow Fanciers of Atlanta. Our National Specialty conformation judge this year was long-time breeder-judge Mr. F.P.A. (Paul) Odenkirchen from Canada. He was complimented with an entry of 80 wonderful Chows. The Winners Dog, from the Open Red class, was Cervan’s Smooth Operator, breeder/owner William & Barbara Cervan. Reserve Winners Dog was awarded to P-CHI UPON A RED HOT STAR ROCKIN’, breeder/ owners: Lisa Declue & Kurt Williams, from the BBE Dog class. Winners Bitch and Best of Winners from the BBE class was awarded to CHOWLAMARS REDCLOUD ENOUGH SAID, breeder/ owner: Roy Bailey & Zola Coogan. Reserve Winners Bitch was from the 6-9 mo puppy class, BEARDEN’S IZZIE PENDLETON, breeder/ owners: L. Gibney, H Gibney, D. Foose, P. Foose. The veteran’s dog class was won by CH Imagine Boogie on the Bayou, Brdr: George Beliew, Kathy Beliew, Owner: Catherine CONTINUED ON PAGE 76
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ho came up with this newest asinine idea of making money for the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB? Now that they have us drag out champions to be titled Grand Champions (as if it has greater meaning than the title Champion) they are now going to color code the title, just when our government has retired the color coded danger alert levels for the country. The new achievement level (sic) will be as follows: Bronze Grand Championship will require 100 points, Silver Grand Championship will require 200 points, Gold Grand Championship will require 400 points and the big daddy of them all will be the Platinum Grand Championship that will require 800 points. Really, don’t they have anything else to do at the Kennel Club like worry about pressure from animal rights groups, laws affecting the right to own certain breeds of dogs, the national promotion of pure bred dogs and the American Kennel Club, just for starters. For instance, this week a conference titled THE PUREBRED PARADOX, ON THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEDIGREE DOGS, was held at the Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the HSUS and the RSPCA from the United Kingdom it was heavily favoring animal rights groups. The location was selected so that people in the government (you know the ones that write the laws) could be invited. So did the American Kennel Club seize the opportunity to be heard…NO. Originally the AKC Canine Health Foundation
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agreed to attend, then pulled out. So bravo to the two brave souls DR. FRAN SMITH and DR. PATTY HAINES who will defend us to a very tough audience. DOG NEWS will be present to report on the two-day event. Onto lighter news, DIANE MALENFANT and DONAVON THOMPSON are judging in Beijing. Happy 50th birthday to the ever youthful DEBBIE BUTT. It is that time of the year again, when the AMERICAN DOG SHOW JUDGE’S Advanced Institute is taking reservations for its August 7-14, 2011 program. Open to all American Kennel Club judges you may register for 4 to 14 breeds. For information and registration contact them at www.adsj. org. Well known Doberman Pinscher breeder and handler DAWN HONAKER was tragically fatally injured when her car went off the road and hit a tree, at approximately 11:30 P.M. DAWN was attending the dog shows in Terre Haute. She suffered severe head injuries and was airlifted to the Indianapolis Methodist Hospital where she was placed on life support until the end. Our deepest sympathies to son CLINT and family. NED CASTILLO, Brittany breeder from Antioch, California has passed away. He was active in both ring and field work where he enjoyed great success. Our deepest sympathies to his wife BETTY and family. Also celebrating Birthdays…TRACEY MONAHAN, EMILY THIEL, IVONNE RANGEL.
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tion. According to reports, the Japanese are not anxious to have foreign aid workers come to assess the damage and physically help to rescue animals. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation and the International Fund for Animal Welfare are also in touch with the Tokyo Veterinary Association to determine the best way to help. (DVM Newsmagazine, April 2011)
9/11 Search Dogs
After the disaster of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in 2001 a concerted effort was made to identify the search dogs who were deployed into the rubble to find human remains or possible survivors. Ten years later about a third of the search and rescue dogs are still alive. The dogs who worked in the disaster zone were followed in a series of studies which still continues today. Cynthia Otto, DVM, PhD, has been the leader of the project at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She has tracked about 100 dogs who were deployed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the Staten Island landfill where World Center debris was taken. A control group of 97 search and rescue dogs who were not deployed were also evaluated. Each year the dogs are evaluated by their veterinarians. Dogs who died are necropsied and the ashes then returned to the owners. Dr. Otto says that death and cancer rates are about the same as in the control group. There are no signs of respiratory disease and most of the dogs live 14 or 15 years and die of natural causes. The study has been a valuable one because it reveals a lot about the aging process in dogs, according to Dr. Otto in an interview in DVM Magazine. It is also interesting because the difference between respiratory problems in dogs and humans is so different. She said that the work those dogs performed was amazing, and the people who train and work with them is priceless. If the dogs had not been there most of those remains would not have been found. She also said that the experiences of the dogs and their handlers during the crisis of 9/11 and its aftermath helped to identify the needs of search and rescue dogs. There should be better strategies to identify and prevent dehydration and to enhance nutrition for dogs working in such stressful situations. More information on Dr. Otto’s research can be found at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center’s website at www.pennvetwdc.org. AKC Canine Health Foundation was a major contributor to the early studies of search and rescue dogs at Ground Zero and the Pentagon. Dr. Otto is working towards the development of a physical working dogs center at the University of Pennsylvania. Perhaps this is a place where funds from the AKC Humane Fund could be extremely useful.
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Canine Brucellosis
Several years ago brucellosis was a major factor in stillborn puppies and genital problems in both dogs and bitches. In recent years, however, breeders have become complacent about testing for brucellosis. Brucellosis is a nasty disease for which there is no cure. Venereal transmission is most commonly believed to be the carrier, although it can be spread across mucous membranes by licking, ingestion of urine or other body fluids. There is no cure for the disease which is easily spread through kennels, shelters or individual pets which have been exposed. It is a zoonotic disease, in that it can be spread from animals to people. The symptoms of Brucellosis are hard to identify. In bitches it is most notable because of aborted fetuses. In males it can lead to infection and reluctance to breed. A recent outbreak in Michigan has been confirmed in six counties and suspected in another dozen. There is no cure and infected animals remain a source of infection for other dogs and people. The only sure advice to avoid the spread of the disease, which can also be found in cattle, is euthanasia. Antibiotic therapy may mask the symptoms but will not eliminate the cause. In breeding stock it is important to test both male and female for the presence of Brucella Canis. Every breeder should be aware of this danger and take preventive measures. Among the tests which breeders should ask for is one for Brucellosis carriers, along with the other recommended tests for one’s breed. (DVM Newsmagazine, March 2011)
Human/Animal Research Studies
The field of “translational medicine” has two more success stories to report. Human to animal and the reverse is a growing field of science in both human and veterinary medicine. In one recent study Shar Pei fever, a debilitating illness of short duration has been shown to be caused by overactivity of a gene called hyaluronian synthase 2. This is the same gene which causes this breed to have thick, wrinkly skin. Dogs that carry multiple mutations of the gene seem predisposed to periodic fever, according to a study conducted at Uppsala University in Sweden. The fever closely resembles certain periodic fevers which are inherited by humans. The most common symptoms in people are known as familial Mediterranean fever. It primarily affects people of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent. There is no cure. (NY Times, March 22, 2011) At North Carolina State University research is ongoing to identify genes involved in non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Both dogs and people share the same types of cancer, according to Dr. Matthew Breen. He and his team took genetic information from dogs with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and rearranged the genomes of the dogs so that, “genomically speaking” they were human. The researchers then compared the recoded canine genomes with those of humans with the same disease to see which chromosomes were involved with the cancer in both humans and canines. The data revealed that there were only a few genes involved with lymphoma that were shared by humans and dogs. Lymphoma genomics is more complex in humans than in dogs, Dr. Breen says, leading to the conclusion that genetic changes associated with the same cancers are much less complex in the dog. By sharing information on genes which are common to both dogs and humans with this disease, it may lead to the common genes in both species. This study is funded in part by the AKC Canine Health Foundation. (AKC Canine Health Foundation news, April 12, 2011)
Think Spring
Time for heartworm checks. Time to stock up on heartworm, flea and tick preventatives. Dog shows are heating up as they move outdoors. Be sure to carry shade cloths, umbrellas, plenty of water. Do not leave dogs in cars with air conditioning running and no windows open. The air conditioner may kick off, leaving dogs with no air at all. Check on your dogs frequently and remember that the sun moves, so if you are in the shade in the morning, you’ll be in the sun after lunch. Seems obvious, doesn’t it? But it is surprising how many dog owners never think of that inevitability. Have a safe and happy Spring season.
GCH. DEJA BLU DEAL ME IN Here’s...
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Multiple Group & Multiple Specialty Winner Our appreciation to Judge Mr. Robert Stein for this Award of Merit at the 2011 Westminster Kennel Club. D.J. has accomplished Two Specialty wins, Ladies Kennel Club and Twin Colonies Old English Sheepdog Club of Northern New Jersey, as well as Best of Breed and Group Placement at Morris and Essex Kennel Club. Thank you to all the Judges who have recognized his outstanding qualities. Owner: Beverly Barbaz
Handled By: Rebecca L. Carner AKC Reg. Handler
Groomed By: Paula Grimaldi
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to hunt. However, over the years, a split has developed in the breed with smaller field dogs that still have the nose and desire to hunt and much taller dogs bred for the show ring where the nose and desire to hunt may not be as dominant. It is important to show that you can have a Weim that meets both the show and the field requirements showing their true versatility,” said Tim Bintner, who owns BIS MBISS GCh Monterra’s Best Bet MH (“Stoli”). The fact that the breed was developed to be versatile does not mean that every path to every title will be troublefree. “There are one or two obedience exercises that have consistently been challenging for my dogs. That they seem to have difficulty with these exercises is due to the thinking that Weims do. They are great problem-solvers so they can tend to get creative and take shortcuts to reach the end result. However, they are also extremely manipulative. After all these years, they can still have me scratching my head as to whether or not they really don’t understand what I’m trying to teach them or they just want me to think they don’t understand. You have to learn to ignore their ‘poor, pitiful me’ act and push on with training. Eventually, they will come around to your way of thinking. It really helps to be more stubborn than they are,” said Weber. “Weims don’t forget or forgive too easily,” said Margolis. “While this can be an advantage it is also easy to teach them the wrong thing and then you have to figure out a way to retrain the exercise the way it needs to be done, not the way they want to do it. One mistake in training and you may very well pay for that mistake for a long, long time. What this means is that you have to put some thought into the training and you have to recognize that each dog is different. You have to be flexible enough to try something new if what you are doing is not working. You also have to teach the dog what you want and make sure they know what you want before you ever correct them for making an error on an exercise. My dog tends to worry that he’s doing something correctly until he understands exactly what I’m asking him to do. If I make a mistake here, I know it will come back to haunt me for years. Weims thrive on positive training but you also frequently need a firm hand with them. You have to be able to read this breed to determine if they are unsure of what is being asked or are they just saying they don’t want to do this right now.” “We were lucky in that Stoli was a very fast learner and wanted to please all the time so he didn’t display that stubbornness that can show up in Weims,” said Bintner. “The
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BIS MBISS GCh Monterra’s Best Bet MH (“Stoli”), Tim Bintner’s Weimaraner, overcame the difficulty many dogs in the breed face in that the smaller dogs excel in the field while the larger types win in the show ring. Stoli was able to succeed at the highest levels in both the show ring and hunt test competition.
only difficulties we encountered were in the field where Weims don’t have that long range drive that many other pointing breeds possess and that is really important in field trials. When you find a Weim that excels at field trials, the majority of the time you are looking at a smaller, more compact Weim which is a lot harder to finish in the show ring. As far as conformation is concerned, our greatest problem was one faced by all shorthaired sporting breeds. What you see is what you get which makes it much harder to win, in the group ring, over the longhaired breeds. There is no room for error on a short-haired dog as every muscle, every inch of the dog is on display. There is no long hair to cover up the defects. So, we had to find a way to work Stoli so that all his muscles were chiseled and stood out. My greatest concern is that with so many of the bigger ‘show’ Weims being bred, the breed, as a whole but particularly with the show dogs, is losing the desire to hunt.” “We need to maintain the ability of the breed to be capable of earning titles in the show ring, in the field and in performance sports,” said Tyson. “Unfortunately, this is a breed that is split into ‘show’ and ‘field’ and in the current environment, it is difficult to succeed in the show ring with a Weimaraner that is built to run with the speed and endurance necessary for success in the field. We had our best luck in the show ring with judges who were experienced and were not swayed by the current show ring fashions. Somehow we need to address and reduce that split because we must retain dogs in the breed that have the versatility called for in the standard. It is important to have dogs that meet all aspects of the standard, not just the aspects that address appearance. Maintaining the temperament and field ability is equally as important as maintaining the breed’s outward appearance. As far as getting Diesel’s many championships was concerned, each one had its own challenges. The key to success, in my opinion, was having a strong support system and never, ever quitting. You have to approach each challenge from a new direction, think ‘outside the box,’ train smarter and absolutely never say ‘NEVER!’” “We really need to see conformation and field/performance breeders come together more,” said Margolis. “The Weimaraner is a versatile breed which means the dogs can and should have the ability to do more than one thing. A performance Weim should meet the standard for conformation and a ‘show’ Weim should be able to go out and do more than just trot around a ring and smile at judges. People new to the breed have to be encouraged to try many different things before they start to focus on the things that they and their dogs enjoy most.”
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you where it hurts the most. Possibly this is one of the few times in his long and undistinguished political career Congressman Young reacted correctly!!!!
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esterday I received a Press Release from AKC—the first in quite a while— indicating that the expansion plans for the Grand Championship will go into effect on May 11th of this year together with the new Point Schedules. This plan was mentioned in the October Board Minutes of 2010 which I must admit to having missed. However those Minutes specifically state that these different categories are NOT official titles and therefore the only title which can precede a dog’s name is GC. Otherwise the Board would have had to go to the Delegates for a Rule change and we all know how precarious that can be. We will now have four categories— oops, five— of GC’s-the regular, a gold, a silver, a bronze and a platinum GC based on points earned. AKC will keep some sort of system to boot!! That this is a natural progression of keeping dogs being shown out for as long as possible should be apparent to all. The problem with the original concept was that once an exhibit earned its GC it was through being shown but now with this expansion if the exhibitors are so desirous they can keep their dogs out for an even longer time thereby further enhancing entries at shows which will increase the coffers for AKC and the shows themselves. The full details are in the Letters to the Editor pages of this issue. My own reaction is one of dismay but I must be in the distinct minority since most exhibitors and handlers seem to love the idea. I understand why the handlers like the GC—for the same reason as the clubs and AKC—more fees to earn which is not all bad but what the title proves and means continues to elude me.
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see where Jemima Harrison is expressing regret about attending the HSUS conference in DC this weekend. She’s angry at Wayne for his Blog, which puts RSPCA to the fore and almost treats her as a secondary feature at the conference— which of course she is. Nonetheless she is still attending—no doubt the free trip to the States paid for by HSUS is the motivating factor— presuming that’s the case—and the additional publicity it will provide her is something she can not and will not resist!! I on the other hand am still on the fence and probably will not decide until Wednesday whether I am going down there or not—merely to attend and observe— not as a participant. Will let you know what I have ended up doing next week—if you really care.
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Group Third • Judge Mr. Donavon Thompson • Sequoia Kennel Club “Dillon” was #1 Beauceron 2010 (Thank you Perry!) and presently #1 Beauceron, All Systems, with Multiple Group Placements owner handled this year. Breeder owner handled to this win by Karla Davis
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Biele. Veteran Bitch winner was CH CHARMING CINNDERELLA, breeder/ owners: Charlene Grayson, Johnny Grayson. The fun-filled fund-raiser buffet and auction was held Wednesday evening after a boisterous cocktail party sponsored by Kathy Feroglia. The auctioneer for the event was Jeffrey Sedillos, assisted by his team of club members. The proceeds from this event benefit our Chow Welfare Fund and the Canine Health Foundation. Best of Breed judging began early Thursday morning, followed by the Brood bitch class. Mr Odenkirchen thoroughly enjoyed the Specials entries and after careful consideration, presented Best in Specialty to GCH DREAMLAND’S AMERICAN REVOLUTION, breeder/ owners: Michael Brantley & Linda Brantley. Best of Opposite Sex was awarded to CH PARAMOUNT ANGEL FIRE, breeders: Regina Burr, Lonnie Burr, Susan Kay Sedillos, Jeffrey Sedillos, Jill Stillwell, Owners: Jeffrey Sedillos,Susan Kay Sedillos . Select Dog was GCH NORTHWIND’S IL DIVO,breeder/ owners: Wayne Eyster, Lynda Eyster, Select Bitch was CH JIDI SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE, Breeder: Diana Hillygus, James Hillygus, Owner: Layla Loveless. Awards of Merit were GCH ROSEWINE’S ROCKABILLI RED, breeders: Joanna Olson, Holley McKay, Carin Prelesnik. Owners: Joanna Olson,Bill T Boyes (Dog), GCH SITZE-GOU’S GLAZZ PARAGON, Breeder/ owner: Bill Buell (Dog), CH Imagine Boogie on the Bayou, veteran winner bred by George Beliew,Kathy Beliew, Owner: Catherine Biele.
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he Brood Bitch class was won by FUCHAU LIBERTY SWEET BEAUJOLAIS RN, Breeders: Louise Wilson, Glenn Wallace, Jr., Andrea Wallace, Owners: Louise Wilson, Andrea Wallace What a wonderful group of Chow Chows! The annual awards banquet was enjoyed by all on Thursday evening to recognize the accomplishments of the 2010 top winning Chow Chows. Many thanks to the members of the 2011 CCCI Specialty Show Committee for a job well done. After a Regional Specialty held on Friday by the Redwood Coast Chow Chow Club and then the weekend of Sacramento Kennel Club shows, the chows and their people were tired, happy and ready to go home, but already looking forward to the 2012 National specialty. The 2012 CCCI Chow Celebration will be held in Saint Louis, MO on April 29 through May 3, 2012. We look forward to meeting more national and international chow lovers and revisiting all of our friends worldwide.
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this event. As show chairman I could not do it without the expertise and dedication of our committees and members. I sincerely thank each and every one of them for their love of The Hound Classic. All of us are looking forward to the 2012 shows and the challenges it will bring. We invite all hound exhibitors, spectators, and prospective Hound judges to be with us next year as you will see some beautiful hounds from across the country and leave with some great memories too. Come join in the April 2012.” President Maria Bivins was thrilled with the success of our show. “Wow! What a fantastic weekend! Great venue, great food, great weather, great people, great dogs – I think you get my drift. The Hound Classic put on by the Western Hound Association of So. California is one of the largest, if not the largest, all hound show in the country. With this many hounds in attendance you are going to find America’s Top Hounds here. The Hound Classic is also an International Event; the judging panel always includes several hound specialists from around the world. This year we were fortunate enough to have with us Mr. Anthony Lord Edwards from Ireland, Mr. Antonie Groenendijk from The Netherlands and Mrs. Bitte Ahrens Primavera from Italy. Also in attendance was Mr. Keith Thornton from the UK. Dennis Sprung also honored us with his presence on Saturday. This show also draws several Specialties that tie in with us on the Friday before; The Afghan Hound Club of California, The Pharaoh Hound Club of America, The Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, The So. California Whippet Association, and the San Angeles Saluki Club at a nearby location. The Hound Classic is held on the beautiful grounds of the Oak Canyon Park, located in Silverado, CA adjacent to Irvine Lake. Plenty of grass, shady trees and parking. We also have available to our exhibitors some wonderful food provided by a catering company for a nominal fee. So if you are looking for a “destination” dog show next year, please consider joining us for what will surely be one of your most memorable events. And our most heartfelt THANK-YOU to all of our wonderful exhibitors this year, who once again made the Hound Classic an event to remember. I look forward to seeing you all next year!” Western Hound offered Sweepstakes on both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Sweepstakes ring, festive with flowers and decorations, welcomed Judge Julie Mueller. Judge Mueller selected the Whippet STARLINE’S FRENCH KISS bred by J. Alpert & Dianne Bowen. & D. Jacobsen & Lori Lawrence and owned by Lori and Carey and Nicole Lawrence. Second went to the Afghan Hound REGLE JAKAR WISE GUY AT PAMIR, bred by Amy Donnell & Diana Fife and owned by Donald A and Georjean N Jensen, Diana Fife and Tara Schultz. Third went to the Basenji JASIRICONGO LINES, bred and owned by Julie and Kathy CONTINUED ON PAGE 80
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Jones, and fourth was the Saluki Z’BEE’S TAWADI SHE’S THE ONE bred by Deric & Pierson Aube and owned by Kathy Hawk & Deric Aube. Sunday’s Sweeps was judged by Sam Houston McDonald. First was the Irish Wolfhound LIMERICK FROSTY THE SHOWMAN bred and owned by Linda Souza and Jamie Souza Bartlett, second was the Pharaoh Hound MIA BAKHU’S SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY OF HALLLAM bred by Pam Haig & Robert Newman and Longlesson Kennel, and owned by Robert Newman & Pam Haig, Dominic Carota and Linda Witt. Third was the Basenji JASIRI-CONGO LINES bred and owned by Julie and Kathy Jones and fourth was the Bloodhound QUIET CREEK’S DOUBLE TAKE bred by Susan Hamil, Lori Burch & Heather Whitcomb and owned by Lori Burch, Susan Hamil and Evelyn Jones. On Saturday, the event most eagerly awaited by all, when Judge Eugene Blake entered the ring to make his selections. Stepping up to the coveted 1st place marker as Best Hound in Show was the Whippet GCH SPORTING FIELD’S BAHAMA SANDS, bred by Dionne Butt and Jesse Martin and owned by Jane Cooney-Waterhouse and Dionne Butt. Second place was awarded to the Bloodhound GCH QUIET CREEK’S KISS AND TELL bred and owned by Susan Lacroix and Heather Whitcomb and shown by Bruce Schultz, PHA. Third place went to the Afghan Hound CH THAON’S MOWGLI bred by Jay T. Hafford and James P. Blanchard and owned by Jay T Hafford & James P Blanchard, Ann Sterner & Debbie Rogers, and fourth place went to the Basenji GCH JASIRI-SUKARI BUCKING THE TRIND bred and owned by Julie and Kathy Jones. An equally exciting day occurred on Sunday when Judge Carol Esterkin officiated over the Group Ring. Again, the Whippet GCH SPORTING FIELD’S BAHAMA SANDS, bred by Dionne Butt and Jesse Martin and owned by Jane Cooney-Waterhouse and Dionne Butt stepped up to the top spot. Group 2 went to the Afghan Hound CH THAON’S MOWGLI bred by Jay T Hafford and James P. Blanchard and owned by Jay T Hafford & James P. Blanchard, Ann Sterner & Debbie Rogers. Capturing Group 3 was the Otterhound CH ABERDEEN’S UNDER THE INFLUENCE bred and owned by Andrea, Jack and Jason McIlwaine and Group 4 went to the Bloodhound GCH QUIET CREEK’S KISS AND TELL bred and owned by Susan Lacroix and Heather Whitcomb and shown by Bruce Schultz, PHA. Exhibitors, friends, and Hound fanciers, please join us next year for the 22nd and 23rd Hound Classic on April 14 and 15. The Afghan Hound Club of California, Pharaoh Hound Club of America, Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, Southern California Whippet Association, and San Angelus Saluki Club will join us the day before with Specialties. This will be our sixth independent back-to-back show and we promise it will be even more spectacular than this year. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
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Ch. Brookhaven Maxamillion Love It’s all about LOVE!!! LOVE his type!! LOVE his structure!! LOVE his style!! LOVE his performance!!
Be on the lookout for our Special Cavalier!!!...
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A heartfelt thank you to Judges Ms. Sandra Goose-Allen, Mr. James Frederiksen Mr. Edd Bivin, Mrs. Dawn Hansen for recognizing Max’s wonderful attributes.
Now gracing the show ring in Best of Breed!! Loved and Owned by Dr. Tina Goodin S Forden Hill Cavaliers S Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Expertly Presented by Maureen Jewett, AKC Registered Handler Dog News 81