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Contents JUNE 3, 2011
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B ONHAMS J ULY
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T HE U PSIDE
BY NICK WATERS
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BY SHARON ANDERSON
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22 Q UESTION O F T HE W EEK BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 A T HOUGHT T O C ONSIDER BY SEYMOUR WEISS
30 H OPE I N A B OTTLE
98 dog show calendar 102 handlers directory
BY SHARON PFLAUMER
104 subscription rates
34 B ESTS O F T HE W EEK
106 classified advertising 108 advertising rates
38 T EN Q UESTIONS BY LESLIE BOYES
42 Y OKKAICHI A LL B REED C LUB D OG S HOWS BY DESMOND J. MURPHY
46 T HE B RITISH S CENE
All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received cameraready. Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.
BY GEOFF CORISH
50 C ALIFORNIA D REAMIN ’ - C AVALIER K ING C HARLES S PECIALTIES BY STEPHANIE ABRAHAM
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O FF T HE L EASH BY SHAUN COEN
58 A RE S HOW G IVING C LUBS R EALLY L OSING M ONEY ?, T HE U.K. A ND M ORE BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
60 S CHIPPERKE C LUB BY BARBARA MURRAY
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68 H OW T HE W EST W AS W ON - D OGUE D E B ORDEAUX N ATIONAL BY KARA HAMMOND
84 T HE G OSSIP C OLUMN BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
92 C LICK – T HE M ISSION C IRCUIT BY LESLIE SIMIS
100 C LICK -T HE W AY W E W ERE BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
107 L ETTERS T O T HE E DITOR
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Contents JUNE 3, 2011
10
E DITORIAL
14
B ONHAMS J ULY
18
T HE U PSIDE
BY NICK WATERS
OF THE
BY SHARON ANDERSON
S EESAW
22 Q UESTION O F T HE W EEK BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 A T HOUGHT T O C ONSIDER BY SEYMOUR WEISS
98 dog show calendar
30 H OPE I N A B OTTLE
102 handlers directory
34 B ESTS O F T HE W EEK
106 classified advertising
BY SHARON PFLAUMER
104 subscription rates 108 advertising rates
38 T EN Q UESTIONS BY LESLIE BOYES
42 Y OKKAICHI A LL B REED C LUB D OG S HOWS BY DESMOND J. MURPHY
46 T HE B RITISH S CENE
All advertisements are copyrighted and owned by DOG NEWS, Harris Publications, unless received cameraready. Permission to reprint must be requested in writing.
BY GEOFF CORISH
50 C ALIFORNIA D REAMIN ’ - C AVALIER K ING C HARLES S PECIALTIES BY STEPHANIE ABRAHAM
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O FF T HE L EASH BY SHAUN COEN
58 A RE S HOW G IVING C LUBS R EALLY L OSING M ONEY ?, T HE U.K. A ND M ORE BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
60 S CHIPPERKE C LUB BY BARBARA MURRAY
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A MERICA N ATIONAL S PECIALTY
68 H OW T HE W EST W AS W ON - D OGUE D E B ORDEAUX N ATIONAL BY KARA HAMMOND
84 T HE G OSSIP C OLUMN BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
92 C LICK – T HE M ISSION C IRCUIT BY LESLIE SIMIS
100 C LICK -T HE W AY W E W ERE BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
107 L ETTERS T O T HE E DITOR
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GCH. SAKS HAMELOT LITTLE DRUMMER BOY A Top Non-Sporting Dog • The Number One* Bichon Frise
Best In Show Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger
Owned by Cecelia Ruggles • High Ridge Texana Top Dogs, LLC, Barbara Weidner, Laurie Darman & Kim Griffin Breeders Sandra & Keith Hanson - Saks • Shirley & Richard Hamilton - Hamelot Handled by Scott Sommer • Associates Adam Peterson & Klayton Harris *The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed
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Underwriting The Delegates
Is it truly the job and or in the spirit of AKC to underwrite Delegate lunches and breakfasts to the tune of close to $400,000 at the four Delegate meetings held annually? Is it the job and or in the spirit of being a Delegate for AKC to pay over $80,000 to Delegate Committee members who run for a position to which they know they must turn up a day early and then ask for reimbursement of that alleged expense? What does it entail to agree to become a Club’s Delegate? The long history and tradition of this position is honorary in direction. The Delegate Body is not equitable to the legislative arm of a government. Decisions which affect the day to day running of the AKC are not within the realm of the powers of the Delegate Body. Indeed the formation of the Delegate Committees which now seem to control proposed changes for the operations of AKC were intended to be advisory only in power. Instead these Committees have usurped and attempt to run the organization as though by fiat. This is neither constitutional nor appropriate action on its part. Unfortunately the Board in many instances led by certain individuals encourages these actions which has had the effect of preventing the majority on the Board to perform its fiduciary obligations. The fact of the matter is that until and unless there is a radical change in the make-up of the Delegate Body to include dog oriented individuals as well as people to serve on the Board with strict business backgrounds the pandering to the Delegates in form of financial and other rewards will continue to obstruct the operations of the corporate functions of the AKC.
Prospective Board Members
There is a distinct possibility that two if not three Delegates who were terminated from their positions as AKC employees and who also collect substantial retirement benefits from AKC (well-earned one may add) are considering running for the Board itself in the 2012 elections. The question must be raised as to whether people whose jobs were terminated by AKC should be permitted to run for Board positions. This is not an easy thing to answer since there are those who believe they should not have been terminated with which to begin. How to draw the distinction one must ask and how pure are the motives of those now seeking these positions given the fact they were let go
from the very organization they now want to operate. And in a similar vein comes the disturbing prospect that certain seated Board members may in fact be seeking Staff positions. While a one-year hiatus was approved by the Board and possibly the Delegates as well to prevent this from happening directly a little creative thinking on the part of a Board member or two could do away with that obstacle as well. This history of Board members promoting themselves to paying positions has in fact an historical basis which as some of you may recall virtually brought “the ship’s operation to a halt”. Let us not fall into that trap again by planning for a secure future now.
A Critical Letter
Last week Winnie Stout’s Letter to the Editor made the point that in the battle to disseminate information both breeders and AKC have been “outmanned, outvocalised, outfounded and outspent” by influential entities which promote and lead the general public to shelters rather than to breeders too. She writes, “Reputable breeders would benefit from the kind of quality marketing, PR and publicity available to shelters and other such organizations. It would be splendid if AKC, or an effective fancier-based lobbying group, could support advertising and publicity that would identify and promote the ethical breeder, as well as finding a way to lobby effectively against rampant anti-breeder legislation”. Pie in the sky???? Not as far as these pages are concerned-all it takes is money and creativity too to accomplish these goals. Could the money be sitting there waiting to advance such a project? Well very possibly by invading one of the funds as suggested by a sitting Director or two. The idea is anathema to most—almost robbing Peter to pay Paul— but in the long run could it save registrations, increase them even and promote our causes at the same time? Worth investigating but carefully, most carefully, if the idea can be accepted at all.
More Funding From CAR
For the last two weeks these pages have lavished praise upon AKC CAR’s operation for funding various tornado related efforts in both Alabama and Missouri. Now comes the latest act of largesse from CAR to the U of P Veterinary School in the area of SAR funding. One can’t fault funding
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at any level when it come to helping dogs and people in emergency situations. And this $110,000 grant added to the $70,000 of last year for the same effort on paper appears most worthwhile. Our question is how appreciated is it by the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School? Just how committed is its faculty in promoting the purebred dog or is the faculty so critical of we breeders that they offer little in the way of positive and constructive advice and go out of its way to constantly criticize and find fault with those associated with the breeding of the purebred dog. No one advocates in funding a tit for tat type response but is it unreasonable to expect some form of support and encouragement for the funding efforts made in the name of AKC as opposed to the constant carping and complaints as those which come out of certain departments within the U of P’s Veterinary School.
Thought For The Week
Remembering the military dog which was part of the unit that carried out the raid on Osama Bin Laden was one of the highlights at Fort Campbell when President Obama honored and met with the units which carried out the operation. Dogs have not always come home and been so honored. This past Memorial Day, initially known as Decoration Day, began shortly after the Civil War. Today’s dogs are raised to be in the military but when the program of dogs in the military first began dogs were pets recruited from families. Of the 559 dogs who were in the Marine Corps at the end of World War II, 540 were discharged to civilian life. Only four could not readapt. Today all branches of our Armed Forces use military dogs to patrol air bases, military compounds, ammunition depots and military checkpoints. In the Mid-East alone today there are over 600-700 such canines. In our own family of dogs we remember with gratitude how Bob Forsyth, Carol Simonds and the late Henry Stoecker to name but a few served so gallantly with these animals in the US Army during WW II. Our eternal gratitude to the dog in war and those who served and trained with them is our thought this Memorial Day Holiday.
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BONHAMS
FREEMASONS AND PIONEERS Anyone with an interest in the dog in art will be familiar with the name Bonhams. They were the forerunners in specialist sales of dog related art, starting as long ago as 1983, and whilst others have emulated them over the years, Bonhams are the only one to have stayed the course. It is though not just at their annual dog art sale in New York that they sell doggy treasures but selected lots appear at auctions throughout the year.
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wo such lots feature in sales at Bonhams New Bond Street saleroom in London in July, the first with connections to a secret underground Masonic lodge in Germany and the second with connections to one of the leading pioneer dog breeders in Britain. Through various concerns for the power Freemasons could have in central Europe, Pope Clement XII, a member of the all powerful Medici family, decreed that Freemasonry was not compatible with the Catholic religion. In his encyclical, ‘In Eminenti’, in 1738 Clement XII says: “We have resolved and decreed to condemn and forbid such societies, assemblies, reunions, conventions, aggregations, or meetings called either Freemasons or known under some other denomination.” The excommunicated Freemasons, themselves Catholics, concealed their identity and continued to function in an underground way congregating in hiding. They chose as their insignia the then fashionable Pug – or Mops by which the breed was known and still is today in some countries. The Pug was chosen as it symbolised loyalty and reliability. Members of the secret ‘Order of the Mops’ or ‘Mopsorden’ pretended to be dogs as initiates were blindfolded and led around a symbol-filled carpet nine times while the assembled ‘Pugs’ barked loudly and yelled ‘Memento Mori’ (‘remember you shall die’). Heinrich, Count von Brühl, had been appointed president of the treasury board that had control over the Meissen factory and he and his family were enthusiastic Pug owners. It was von Brühl and Meissen’s master modeller at the time, Johann Joachim Kändler, who were responsible for the great Meissen Pug tradition and who created some of the Pug models that came to symbolise Freemasonry. Other factories would have been influenced by Meissen, among them Schrezheim, and it is a very rare snuff box from this factory that Bonhams are selling on the 5th July with expectations of £12,000 to £18,000. It is in the form of a naturalistically modelled and coloured Pug wearing a gilt-edged purple collar lying on top of the box menacingly chewing on a bone. Measuring just 9.3cm across it was created in the middle years of the 18th century and painted by Johann Andreas Bechdolff, resident house painter at the factory. Inside it is decorated with a landscape depicting a figure facing a building across a gully. Such exceptional and exquisite objects were considered the pinnacle of refined 18th century court culture at its most luxurious. This box is one of eighty snuff boxes being auctioned from the Helmut
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Joseph collection, without doubt the greatest collection of porcelain snuff boxes assembled in the 20th century. The second lot, this one being sold on the 13th July with expectation of between £3,000 and £5,000, is a painting of two Clumber Spaniels by Maud Earl which was the original for plate number 19, ‘Surely, Surely, Slumber is more sweet than Toil’, in her portfolio ‘Hounds and Gundogs’ produced in a limited edition of 500 in 1902 by the Berlin Photographic Company. The dogs are Ch. Rose of Hardwick and Brave of Hardwick and were owned by Her Grace, Kathleen, Duchess of Newcastle (under-Lyme), whose husband’s family are credited with developing the breed at the family seat, Clumber Park. Rose, who won four CCs, was the most famous of her Clumbers. Born in 1897, bred by a Mr. Woodrow, she was out of his unregistered bitch, Welbeck Blossom, and sired by Marshland Shot. Rose’s sister, Bess of Hardwick, was mated to her sire and bred the winning bitch, Rollick of Hardwick, the last of the Clumbers from Clumber Park in the Kennel Club Stud Book. The last of the ‘Newcastle strain’ to have an impact on Clumbers was Brave of Hardwick, the other dog featured in the picture. He was also by Marshland Shot out of an unregistered bitch of the Newcastle’s named just Rose. Stock left by Brave included Sandringham Lucy who was out of a bitch named Sandringham Blossom. Although Lucy was by no means the first Clumber bred by Edward at Sandringham, she was the first in the Kennel Club Stud Book after he had ascended the throne as King Edward VII. The Duchess of Newcastle is best CONTINUED ON PAGE 60 remembered in the dog world for her Borzois – she owned 11 of the first 21 British champions – and Wire Fox Terriers – Ch. Cackler of Notts was her first Wire champion and is considered the ancestor of every show Wire since.
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AKC/USA World Agility Championship team selected for France. Agility’s finest met in head to head competition and it was the ultimate excitement in agility. The World Team Tryouts were held in Hopkins, Minnesota and once again Steve Herwig’s technology was taken to the next level to make the customer happy.
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he exhibitor was given a scan card that when placed under the laser beam reader the competitor was identified in the computer and all the calls from the judge were put directly in the computer by the scribe and scored immediately. After the team left the ring all they had to do was use their scan card to see their score, standings in the competition which included the individual runs as well as the progression of their scores to see their status for combined scoring. This new technology proved reliable the entire weekend and now can be used for the Invitational and the Nationals. The large projected screen also showed all results and standings immediately. This event was also broadcast live by Agility Vision for anyone in the country or world to purchase the rights to watch in real time. This video is still available on the AKC website for anyone interested. The courses were designed by the judges from Germany and England that will be used in Levin, France in October for the World Agility Championships. They were extremely challenging and it will require the team a lot of practice to prepare for what is to come. The judges for the Tryouts were Tom Slattery and Dan Dege, AKC Agility judges. At the end of Saturday judging the first team member for each height was chosen by combining their scores from the first three courses ran. Then Sunday the second team member was chosen by combining all five scores. The team members that earned their way onto the team outright were; Small: Barb Davis (Wa) and her new young Shetland Sheepdog, Sketcher and Janet Dunn (Ca) and her Papillon, Tantrum; Medium Team: Karen Holik (FL) and her veteran Shetland Sheepdog, Sizzle and Maureen Waldron (Pa.) with last years team member Mickle, Shetland Sheepdog; Large: Daisy Peel (Wa) with Crufts winner Solar, Border Collie and the very athletic Terry Smorch (Mn) and his young Border Collie, Presto. Now the difficult decision had to be made as to how to fill out the final team members to bring the number up to four per team. The scores from the AKC Nationals and the Tryouts are then considered as these are the only two events that pit the dogs in head to head competition on the same courses with the same times. The team was filled out with Dee Anna Gamel (Ga) and Kelsi, former four-time team member and Marcy Mantell CONTINUED ON PAGE 62
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What is your reaction to the decision of the Board to eliminate THE GAZETTE as a print publication and to have it as a PFD document on the AKC web site ONLY? Toni Linstedt I do not like it. I use the Internet extensively in looking up shows, etc, but I still use the Gazette calendar of events when Internet is not available and I do not like to read articles online. Beth Sweigart & Peter Green Peter and I as well as everyone with whom we've talked are utterly dismayed by this latest cost cutting action taken by the kennel club. They have messed with the format in recent years and at last it seemed they realized the Gazette, especially the calendar and secretary's page, are invaluable tools to have at hand, on a shelf, in the van on the way to dog shows, or even in the bathroom to look at upcoming shows and new judges, not to mention the breed columns. We seriously hope the board will reconsider this hasty decision and leave the Gazette in its present form, real hard pages to turn. Jane Myers My initial response would have been that it is presumptuous for AKC to assume that everyone has a computer. That being said, and after seriously thinking about, I think everyone does have a computer or access to one and it's a great way to reduce our carbon foot print. The question is, will we still have to pay for a subscription? Greg Myers Who wants to take their iPad 2 to the bathroom? Celeste M. Gonzalez If the AKC Gazette content remains the same, the pdf format would be no different than what we currently get in paper form, except that the postal service wouldn't have a chance to tear it up! However, if the content changes, that may cause some readers to not re-subscribe.
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I can also see some readers not resubscribing simply because old habits (paper-based reading materials) die hard. The upside to going electronic is that folks with smart phones, iPads, iPhones, other electronic readers, etc. can read the Gazette when and where they want without carting around paper. For other folks, reading the Gazette electronically at their laptops or desktops would be another option. Either way, the AKC Gazette is going to be easier to access. Joy S. Brewster I realize it is expensive to print and would assume this is a cost saving measure. However, without knowing what will be included on the web version it is difficult to answer. There are sections I always look at when the Gazette comes and feel it was greatly improved from past years. I know I prefer to pick up a magazine rather than read articles on the computer. I spend enough time on the computer as it is. Will the breed columns be dropped? Some of those contain very good information that we may not know or have forgotten we once knew. Personally, I will miss it. This appears to be another step the AKC is taking to separate itself from the serious "Breeder and Exhibitor" while embracing the all-encompassing "Individual Pet Owner". Joe Walton This action seems inevitable. It has to be a cost savings measure. I assume that a cost analysis was performed comparing the cost of the print version versus the electronic. Most likely, over the last few years, increasingly fewer people are subscribing to the print Gazette. With fewer subscriptions, the cost of the hard copy Gazette has to go up. In many areas of our daily lives, we are asked, by businesses whose services we use, to "go green", and eliminate the duplication of both electronic and print reports. I seldom read the hard
copy Gazette, and rely on the electronic version. The monthly reports are available much faster "online". I hope there will not eventually be a fee imposed for accessing the electronic Gazette. Karen Fitzpatrick Personally, I think it's a money saver and also a great way of going "green" and probably a smart move for the AKC. But I will miss having it on my coffee table to read anytime. I won't go on line each month to read it I'm sure, and I do read it when it comes in the mail religiously. I will miss many great articles. I do have some friends who honestly don't have a computer and they will certainly be devastated, but I guess that's the price we pay for technology moving forward. It doesn't benefit everyone! Barbara Finch This is the age of technology. The decision of the AKC to eliminate THE GAZETTE as a print publication and to have it as a PDF document falls right into this current way of thinking. I must admit that I have always enjoyed taking the current issue of THE GAZETTE to my recliner and with my newly acquired "readers" leafing through the articles and the Events Calendar. But, I will be able to copy and print any part of the issue and GAZETTES will not stack up under my coffee table. Way to go AKC!!! Alessandra Folz I do completely appreciate the AKC's need to cut expenses. That being said, I am a person who likes to hold books and newspapers. I strongly believe that there is a different gravity people give to things that have physical weight. How many times has someone ripped out an article for you to read, or cut out a picture to give to you? And that just means more to me than an email ever will. I think as any organization disposes of more and more of its physical "trappings" in this increasingly digital age, it just seems more theoretical to me. But I'm not someone who will ever grab her nook and run off to the coffee shop.
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A Thought to Consider Objective Judge or Crusader Rabbit?
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ejoratives abound in the dog sport and any fancier blessed with a facility for language can, with little effort, cobble some real zingers. Time honored epithets like “tooth fairy” or “size freak” are a part of the vernacular. It is a given that the terminology will grow becoming even more colorful with the passage of time. But is it just name calling or is there some measure of substance involved? And if the last is true, what is the potential for damage by exhibitors and by judges who may have taken up a particular cause, pushing things beyond the realm of word games? In other words, when is objectivity replaced by one person’s individual crusade for change, warranted or not? For the most part, these labels are taken from how judges and fanciers respond to our breed standards. As we all know, the standards lay out all the particulars that effectively give individual identity to a particular breed. And it is important that we all remember that no breed is fully identified by one feature only. Distinctive functionality must be joined to physical efficiencies common to all dogs. For example, a Bulldog has an unmistakable headpiece, but he must be able to get from point A to point B to do that for which he was bred. Even though the Bulldog’s function no longer exists (we hope), a correct “sourmug” should be able to grab that bull’s nose with both efficiency and courage. There are numerous such examples. Now, it often happens in the course of a dog person’s development that he or she becomes very enamored of one specific feature. So what happens? A person conducting a breeding program might decide that upper arm or topline is really a vital issue; and it is. But it’s only one feature among many. Over time a breeder so motivated might come up with a whole progression of dogs exhibiting the trait that this person values so highly. Actually that’s okay
so long as other elements of breed type and overall soundness are NOT ignored. We have all seen examples of dogs that are readily identifiable by certain specific physical and sometimes behavioral aspects. Granted, not everyone who observes these dogs will realize that they carry certain traits typical of certain families. Generally it will be the more experienced who can “tell the players without a program.” However, over time reasonably perceptive people make the appropriate connections. As one develops as a breeder, others begin to realize that from their efforts one can expect to see certain features on a consistent level. Some families will show better hind angulation than others. Certain dogs, based on their background, will excel at movement or eye color, or... you name it. It all works toward the recognition of a particular family and with it, a breeder’s efforts. We also hope that in the process of developing a distinctive family, the breeder has been equally successful in producing dogs that conform to the standard of their breed. I believe that a well-written breed standard is not unlike scripture. It is possible to attach any interpretation to what is being read and absorbed. Terms like “moderate” and “approximately” permit all kinds of leeway and flexibility in the conformation of dogs and how those dogs are evaluated by the fancy and judges alike. Generally, as long as dogs maintain a reasonable approximation of the standards to which they are expected to adhere, a breed can successfully maintain its integrity and move forward in a healthy manner. A successful breeder moving on to judging may sometimes appear conflicted when faced with dogs possessing features she prefers but not being the equal of others in competition not so endowed. One might simply say, “Just judge the dogs.” That, however, can be an oversimplification. Judges are only human after all and can easily lean toward personal preferences. (Really, would I mislead you?).
What can be said about those who are granted approval to judge a breed without ever having owned or bred any examples of that breed? In the con-
temporary climate of the American dog fancy, it would be unreasonable to expect large or even moderate numbers of judges to be intimately conversant with the features of all or most breeds. We make up for this by a network of mentors that stand ready to help aspiring judges better understand the breeds they wish to become approved for. Hopefully, the guidance so provided will result in better informed, more effective judges that can help breeds maintain quality and correct type. Some judges, in or outside of certain breeds, may
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decide that certain features are so important to them that they make an obvious, concerted effort to select for certain features in judging. Upon encountering these features in one or more exhibits, they may decide to reward them beyond all proportion to the dogs’ overall quality or how they compare to other dogs in competition. There once was a judge, now long deceased, who would seriously penalize any dog with any accumulation of tooth tartar. He would kick dogs with dirty teeth to whatever degree to the curb as a matter of course. Now, it’s fine to be a stickler for dental hygiene for our show dogs, but when it results in worthy animals being eliminated from competition for lesser dogs with “pearlier” whites, that sounds like a judge with skewed priorities. By its nature, the conformation dog sport is not a hospitable climate for secrets. We tend to pick up very quickly on judges’ preferences as well as on their pet peeves. Astute dog exhibitors learn the type of dog to bring to certain judges and you can see dogs in competition under these judges that might not come out to play under certain others. Of course, this also assumes that the judge in question can and will stick to type when afforded the opportunity by the nature of the entry. Some judges take upon themselves the mantle of a crusader, believing that their selections will benefit the breeds and the sport or simply make them look good. Maybe they will, maybe not. It is always wise to remember that many judges of newer vintage will have a far shorter track record than some of the exhibitors who will be showing to them. In breeding, showing or judging, taking up the cudgels for a cause has the potential of giving the high-minded crusader a nasty bump. Even if one’s cause is perfectly valid, it is always wisest to proceed with caution. Thank you for reading.
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HOPE IN A BOTTLE
TREATING AGGRESSION WITH DRUG THERAPY BY SHARON PFLAUMER
In the past, aggressive dogs often were destined for euthanasia because their owners were unable to cope with them. Now, thanks to pioneers like Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, BVMS, who specializes in the treatment of aberrant behavior, these dogs have been given a new leash on life.
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r. Dodman is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, Professor, and Program Director of the Animal Behavior Section in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, MA. He’s also the best-selling author of several books about the treatment of problem behavior in dogs and cats. In the following interview, he discusses aggression and the drugs used to treat it--including a new one called Clonidine. What are the different types of aggression seen in dogs? DODMAN: The two most common types are
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Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Professor and Section Head and Program Director for Animal Behavior at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, photographed at the behavioral studies clinic in North Grafton, Mass. on Nov. 18, 2010. fear-based aggression and owner-directed aggression. Fear-based aggression is a dispersive kind of aggression. It’s designed to drive away and is a proactive form of defense. Ownerdirected aggression, which used to be called dominance aggression, is inwardly directed inside a family unit. Other types of aggression include territorial aggression, which is designed to protect territorial assets; sexual aggression between intact male CONTINUED ON PAGE 66
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BESTS of the WEEK Illinois Valley Kennel Club of Peoria - Friday Border Terrier GCh. Meadowlake Simply Sinful Judge Mr. Douglas R. Holloway, Jr. Owners Kiki Courtelis, Karen Fitzpatrick, Joyce Wilkinson, David Fitzpatrick, DVM Handler Karen Fitzpatrick San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club - Saturday Kuvasz GCh. Szumeria Wildwood Silver Six Pence Judge Mr. Sam Houston McDonald Owners Mercedes Vila, Lynn Brady, Connie Townsend, and Claudia Muir Handler Diana Wilson Langley Kennel Club I & II Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia Pekingese Ch. Palacegarden Malachy Judge Mrs. Ann D. Hearn Judge Mrs. Carol Kniebusch Noe Judge Mrs. Karen C. Wilson Owners Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks & David Fitzpatrick Handler David Fitzpatrick
Coeur d’Alene Dog Fanciers - Monday and Tuesday Smooth Fox Terrier GCh. Slyfox Sneak’s A Peek Judge Miss Dorothy Macdonald Judge Mr. Richard Beauchamp Owner J.W. Smith Handler Edward Boyes Laurel Highlands Kennel Association Miniature Poodle GCh. Surrey Sugar Baby Judge Mr. Mark Kennedy Owners Ron Scott & Debbie Burke Handler Kaz Hosaka Seminole Kennel Club I Pointer GCh. Chesterhope Sharp As Judge Mrs. Patricia Leakey Brenner Owners Jennifer Mosing & Paige O’Neil Handler Brian Livingston Gloucester Kennel Club of Virginia Boxer GCh. Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream Judge Mr. W. Everett Dean, Jr. Owners Debbie McCarroll, Mrs. Jack Billhardt & Sergio Tenenbaum Handler Diego Garcia
Cincinnati Kennel Club Skye Terrier Ch. Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman Judge Mrs. Mareth Kipp Owners Carolyn Koch & Victor Malzoni, Jr. Handler Larry Cornelius
Trumbull County Kennel Club - Sunday Bichon Frise GCh. Vogelflight’s Honor to Pillow Talk Judge Mr. James Frederiksen Owners Ellen M. Charles, Matt and Paula Abbott, Kathie Vogel Handler Lisa Bettis
Cincinnati Kennel Club - Monday Doberman Pinscher GCh. Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici Judge Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna Owners Jocelyn & Kevin Mullins Handler Jocelyn Mullins
Corn Belt Kennel Club Standard Poodle GCh. Jaset’s Satisfaction Judge Mr. Jerry M. Watson Owners B. Harris, C. Bailey, S. Tompkins, M.J. Winters Handler Ann Rairigh CONTINUED ON PAGE 109
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10 QUESTIONS ASKED BY LESLIE BOYES OF:
Jeff & Melissa
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Born: Jeff: Chicago, Illinois Melissa: Grinnell, Iowa Reside: Belleview, Florida Married: 10 years
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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?
Jeff: 1960 with Dobermans. Melissa: 1998 with Dobermans.
Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?
Jeff: Standard poodle...Command Performance. Melissa: Ch. Legends Extravaganza v Deco “Chaos” ...Doberman.
Why do you think most people want to judge?
Jeff: To better the breeds and to fulfill ego demands. Melissa: To better the breed.
Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?
Jeff: Benjamin Franklin and General Douglas MacArthur. Melissa: Amelia Earhart.
If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?
Jeff: Nothing. Melissa: Nothing.
How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?
Jeff: Likes the beach, dog shows, and thoroughbred horses. Melissa: Homebody that likes people and loves dogs.
Do you think there are too many dog shows?
Jeff: Definitely Yes. Melissa: No.
Which are your three favorite dog shows?
Jeff: Bucks County, Garden, DPCA National. Melissa: Brooksville, Perry, any DPCA National.
Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?
Jeff: Yes, I think it is dangerous for the dog and exhausting for the handler to be shown an excessive amount of times. Melissa: No.
How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the same weekend?
Jeff: I don’t like it. (but I don’t like flying dogs). Melissa: Their decision.
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“McGee”
What better thrill than winning Best In Show under Pug Breeder-Judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson...
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“The Maine GCH. FOURSQUARE Sire: GCh. Tupelo Shoboat Tu China Tu
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Winning Best In Show the next day, for back-to-back victories under Judge Mr. Jay Richardson.
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York County Kennel Club of Maine Group Judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson
I’LL BE A SHOSTOPA TU Dam: Ch. Foursquare Hannah’s Song
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At some point last year in August I got a call from a friend asking if I would be willing to go to Japan. Reaching for my calendar I was delighted to see I had April 29, 30 and May 1st available. I immediately screamed – YES. By Desmond J. Murphy photos courtesy of Nakamura and Chizuru Kadowaki
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y friend informed me that his clients would be coming to Santa Barbara in a few days and would hand deliver the contract and details. Upon their arrival I quickly realized with the language barrier, the details, other than the hand written contract, would be a bit sketchy. By early fall Stephanie Swoll, an American living in Japan, called and made all the details clear. Stephanie aids the committee when English comes into play. I had met Stephanie about two years ago while judging in Osaka. Being that Stephanie would be my liaison I knew my arrangements would go much easier. Just before Westminster, my travel agent Stacy Davis checked on flight options. At that time it would be a big difference on the return from Narita to Newark. It would be around five hundred dollars if I did not make a connection in Chicago. Stacy said we should look at it later in February and most likely the direct flight from Narita would be about the same as with the Chicago connection. Since I already had to connect from Narita to Nagoya and vice versa, I really wanted to avoid one more connection, but was willing to do it since I hate giving the airlines an extra $500. By early March the price came down to the same price without having to make the extra connection.
After the drastic earthquake ravaged parts of Japan friends kept saying you will not be going to Japan. I knew Nagoya was far south of the affected area. Still friends kept saying this is not the time to go to Japan. Here in the states people watching the news do not realize the major part of Japan was not damaged. The first day of judging was Friday so this meant leaving home very early Tuesday morning in order to have a day to recuperate from the long trip. With the travel time to Nagoya door to door being about 24 hours and the clock being 13 hours ahead I would not reach Nagoya until Wednesday night. It does seem strange leaving before dawn Tuesday to judge on Friday. Flying to Asia and most countries the flights are generally not full. Surprisingly this flight to Narita had a larger crew than passengers. It does make it nice when you have a whole row to yourself, especially if you sleep better stretched out over three seats. Also it is more convenient when you can use the seat next to you to lay out any belongings you have on board to use during the flight. Upon checking in I was happy to learn the flight was pretty empty and was told I had an entire row to myself. Not that I do not like youngsters and babies, but on a 14-hour flight as a neighbor they can become bothersome when trying to sleep.
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ettling in for the first segment of the 14 hours to Narita I had very mixed emotions. I felt so bad that I would be missing Poodle Club, but I would see lots of top dogs in Japan. On previous trips to Japan I have always had wonderful dogs to judge. Judging a section of the World Challenge recently I sent a Borzoi representing Japan to the finals and it became runner up to Best. Just last weekend in Perry, Georgia a lady from Japan brought some stunning Chihuahuas and a Yorkie. The first day I awarded her Smooth dog winner’s dog and Best Opposite Sex over the Specials. The same with her Long-Coat bitch. The following day the same lady won the breed in Yorkies with a class bitch. I learned this bitch was winners bitch at the National in New York under Mike Billings. In so many breeds recently at our Nationals the Japanese dogs have enjoyed a great presence. At Poodle Club of America and their regional, Tochi from Japan nearly always wins it all. The last time I judged in Japan he went Best with a White bitch that a year to the day later, I gave Best to at the big International show in Milan. Knowing I would have good dogs to judge in Japan overshadowed my missing Poodle Club. This must have put me CONTINUED ON PAGE 74
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The British Scene The first outdoor show of the UK dog scene is the W.E.L.K.S, or to give it its full title, The West of England Ladies Kennel Society. This year was its 80th anniversary show.
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s with its title the show is held at the permanent Three Cts Showground., home to the famous agricultural show. This year the show coincided with the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Miss Kate Middleton, and so the club had television screens situated at various parts of the showground so that noone would miss this special day. The front of the catalogues also included an illustration of a pair of gold wedding rings along with Kate and William’s initials. Weather-wise it could not have been better and everyone was in a party mood. No one in the world can stage an event such as we do in Great Britain, and what a sight of the horse drawn carriages flanked by members of the Household Cavalry in their finery. It was not a State occasion and as such was more a family day. All the members of the Royal Family were there of course and easily spotted. It was quite a day, though l missed seeing Prince Mathew and Prince Eugene there, but then l had dogs to show and could easily have missed them !! And so back to the dog show itself, and with a total entry of 9,067 that was only down 180 from last year. This is a very popular show with exhibitors and l think after the dreadful winter everyone was delighted to be back out again in the warm sunshine. Top breed entry again were the Golden Retrievers with 240 dogs. In Cavaliers they were celebrating the 80th birthday of Diana Schilizzi of Chacombe fame. Diana has been associated for as long as l can remember and if anyone has experienced her
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wonderful hospitality at Chacombe Priory, then they will know what l am talking about. Judith Caruthers of Irish Water Spaniel fame has imported a new male from the USA and this was his first show he was attending. Well it couldn’t have been better for him as he took the breed and then went group 3. Am. Ch Whistlestop’s Elements of Magic has only been in the country for 5 weeks and is a grandson of her famous Show Ch Fynder Freethinker. All the groups and best in show were judged by the UK’s top all round lady judge, Mrs. Zena Thorn Andrews. In the hound group it was the tri Basset Hound Ch. Ribbleriver Show Me Off at Sedonia, sired by the German Ch Woferlow Samuel Pickwick. The working group by the American-bred Bouvier I’m Special Inessence Movado at Kanix, sired by Am Ch I’m Special Every Move I make ex Am Ch Praxters Jenni. The Non-sporting by the brown Toy Poodle Stuane Burnt Oak, owned by Stuart Plane and David Guy. Probably better known for their Scotties and Griffons, he was handled by Angela Corish. Triumphant in the herding group was ex-US resident Lisa Croft Elliott with Dutch bred Cardigan Corgi Slovakian Ch. Floatin Helen Heilin who is co-owned by Hanno Dijkhorst. This was her third and crowning certificate and now adds her UK title to her already European title. This is only the second time a Cardigan has won a UK championship show group. The toy group was won by Michael Coad’s well known Bichon Frise Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine, handled by myself as always. He remains top dog all breeds at the present time and has won every toy group he has attended this year including Crufts. Michael bred both his parents, and he is a grandson of Michael’s famous Ch/Am Ch Paray’s I Told You So. And so to the final two of BIS and reserve and both American imports. At his second show in the UK and Best in Show was the Irish Terrier Am. Ch. Fleet Street Fenway Fan, owned by Tony Barker and Victor Malzoni. In reserve was the black American Cocker bitch Show Ch. and Am. Ch. Silverhall Shangrila owned by Amy English and Jaxson Manser. She has had a glittering career up to now with several group wins plus nine challenge certificates.
The Breeder Judge’s choice...... The Working Group Judge’s choice! Sierra and John Thank you Breeder Judge Ms. Jane Gray and Working Group Judge Ms. Marcia Feld.
MULTIPLE BREED WINNER AND GROUP PLACING
GCH. VALHALLA’S ASCENT AT ROCHFORD Owners: Lourdes Carvajal and Janet Quick Breeders: Darlene Bergan and Sarah Wooten
Presented by: John Gerszewski
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History Repeats Itself!
Ten years after our ďŹ rst Affenpinscher Ch. Yarrows Super Nova won Best In Show at Trenton Best In Show - Judge Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson Kennel Club... Owner Mrs. Zoila Truesdale Hi-Tech Kennels Breeder & Co-Owner Mieke Cooymans Handler Ernesto Lara
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Best In Show - Judge Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman
...Our newest star Joe repeats the win! Joe is Cosmo’s great nephew - keeping it in the family!!
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The 16th Annual American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club National Specialty & The Bay Area Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Regional Specialty
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ear the shores of the blue Pacific this year, in San Jose CA, the 16th annual American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club National Specialty was held in the grand ballroom of the hospitable Doubletree Inn. With 224 dogs and 339 entries, these numbers were strong despite the dubious economy and the dismal fact that it now costs us $250 round trip for the privilege of carrying our cavaliers under the seat in the cabin of most commercial airlines! From the National week of May 2-5, followed immediately by the specialty of the host club, the Bay Area CKCSC, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts were treated to the best of the best inside and out of the show ring—the finest dogs, the most interesting lectures, and of course, CA’s cooperative sunny weather—with opportunities to take tours of the nearby wine country or visit beautiful San Francisco or just sit by the pool and watch the palm fronds sway in the breezes. The show ring layout was a bit problematic due to some support posts, but Joanne Nash, Show Chair, and Rick Alexander’s Oversight Committee designed the ring artfully so as to avoid most issues for judges and exhibitors alike. Just outside the doors was the exhibition of BOB winner photos from all our Nationals—inspiration to us all. The National Anthem was sung ‘live’ two of the days by talented CSNE member Anne O’Reilly. The dramatic silver trophies and the perpetual trophies just waiting to be retired made a suitable backdrop, and added some extra “bling” to the décor. Each day Lu Dunham and Helen Jesse presided over a silent auction, and a shiny red trolley had everyone’s mouths watering as it, too, waited for the high bidder to take it home. Stepping into that beautiful setting on Monday the 2nd, Cindy Huggins (Courtlore) from CA had a strong entry of 73 Sweepstakes hopefuls. After carefully evaluating, sorting, and making reluctant cuts, her winners were: Best in Sweepstakes—Prestwickcourt Picasso at
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Cottfordcourt, a 9-12 Puppy Dog bred by Karla Schramm & Pam Todd and owned by Sue Miller and Gwenn Crawford from Ontario, CA. Best Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes—Tea Time Black Diamond, owned and bred by Betsy Clagett from WA. From the 15-18 Bitch class, and one of the few Black & Tan entries at the show. Best in Veteran Sweepstakes, from 11 and Over Bitches, was the ever young and lovely Ch Ringhill Angel in the Morning , age 11 ½, bred by Hank & Carol Williams and owned by Verlynn & Julia Johns, Washingtonians all. Best Opposite Sex in Veteran’s Sweepstakes, from 7-9 Dogs, was Ch Ringhill Heir to the Throne, bred and owned by Verlynn & Julia Johns.
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n Monday afternoon, the 3rd Futurity stakes were judged by Breeder Judy Gates (Tansy Hill) from Rhode Island. A true breeder showcase, this event is undoubtedly one of the most respected and competitive of the conformation events. The winners were: Best Puppy, from 6-9 Bitches: San-Di’s Huntress, owned and bred by Sandra Harrison. She also topped the 6-9 Puppy Bitch class in the regular classes—of 18 entries! Best Senior—The Tri Orchard Hill Buy Me a Pony, all the way from PA, owned and bred by Erica
and Rachel Venier. From 15-20 Mo. Bitches. To Pennsylvania’s delight, the older girl was Grand Prize Futurity winner on the day, just edging out the appealing puppy. On Monday evening, all in attendance at the show were urged to attend the Welcome Party (The Inbox) hosted by BACKCSC, where tags not only proclaimed our names, but also our regional club affiliations. A clever “Bingo” game was held, requiring us to answer unique questions that required communication with our fellow enthusiasts—so that a convivial note was struck at the very beginning of the week. Tuesday and Wednesday, the Obedience and Rally contestants took center stage. Tuesday’s High in Trial, with a score of 193.5 from Novice B, was Rockyrose Sweet Dreams Josephine RE. Owner: Jean Brauner & Anne Fredrickson & Donna Porria., Sparks, NV 89432. Breeder: Jean Brauner & Anne Fredrickson. HIT honors on Wednesday, from Novice B again, was Rradac Freedom, with a stunning score of 196. Owner: Dr. Catherine Darr from Ohio, CONTINUED ON PAGE 88
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Multiple Group, Best In Show and Specialty Winning
Ch. Winfall I Dream Of Style American Boxer Club People’s Choice Award Top Twenty Winner for the second year in a row! Judge Mrs. Bridget Brown Judge Mrs. Kay Palade Peiser Judge Mr. Joseph Gregory
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Breeders Tina Porter Lee Stanton
Handler Michael Shepherd Assisted By Dottie James
“Macey” Style... It’s Not Just A Fashion Statement, It’s A Way Of Life
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Off The Leash By Shaun Coen
Late last week it was announced that Senate amended House Bill 1451 also passed the Texas House of Representatives and will now proceed to Governor Rick Perry for his approval or veto. All responsible breeders and owners in the Lone Star State are urged to contact the Governor in a last ditch effort to have him veto the bill, which could be detrimental to hobby breeders of purebred dogs.
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hile the bill was intended to corral large-scale breeders into compliance with standards of care and regulations, in actuality it would require anyone who owns 11 intact females or sells or offers to sell more than 20 puppies a year to be licensed as a breeder. Small hobby breeders or sportsmen— of which there are many in Texas— that produce as few as one or two litters a year may be lumped in with large-scale commercial breeders according to such a definition. In addition, the bill sets minimum standards that would be impossible for the homebased breeder to comply with. Instituting these standards would force Texans in the market for a locally bred purebred puppy to either go the pet shop or commercial breeder route or to purchase a dog of unknown quality, origin and lineage from a shelter instead. These standards and limitations will surely drive many responsible, reputable purebred breeders either out of business or out of state or both. The state of Pennsylvania recently instituted regulatory changes that a spokesperson for the American Kennel Club estimates “to have driven 75% of the small breeders out of business, cost the state tax revenue, and negatively impacted veterinarians and other animaloriented businesses.” The results were similar in Wisconsin, which also passed a similar law. The fiscal impact report in Wisconsin states that such a law will “add costs or limit operations for many dog sellers.” Despite warnings from breeders and owners who decried the law, Wisconsin expected to license between one and two thousand breeders; it has received applications from only 600. What would the fiscal impact be in Texas should HB 1451 be signed into law by Governor Perry? The AKC estimates that spending on purebred dogs generates over $90 million dollars annually within the Texas economy. Since outcries that HB 1451 will do absolutely nothing in the way of improving the welfare of dogs in Texas and that it will place unnecessary burdens on responsible breeders fell on deaf ears, perhaps ringing the alarm bell that purebred dog owners and breeders 54 Dog News
and their far-reaching constituents spend a lot of money in the state will finally resonate with the Governor and persuade him to veto such a damaging piece of legislation that harms a great number of people who, if they aren’t heard now, will certainly be heard come election time — if they haven’t packed up shop and left the state. Texans are urged to fax their respectful comments to Gov. Bell at 512 462-1849 or phone their opinions to 800 252-9600.
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n an up note, it was wonderful to see recognition bestowed upon the courageous and irreplaceable role that the dog has played in our nation’s military operations during Memorial Day remembrances last week. Long overdue, military dogs are finally being formally recognized for the roles they have played in saving countless human lives —Americans and others— since World War II, when official programs to train and use dogs were put in place. Acknowledgement of the dog’s role in wartime has been heightened since Osama bin Laden was killed by a group of Navy SEALS who were accompanied by Cairo, the canine brought along on the mission to warn of enemies approaching or escaping the compound. Since the May 2 raid on the bin Laden compound, more than 400 adoption applications for retired military dogs have been received, exceeding the estimated number of 300 retired U.S. military dogs that are put up for adoption each year. Decades ago, due to the erroneous assumption that dogs that had been trained to fight and protect could not be returned to live with families, dogs returning from serving in war were often euthanized. Thankfully, that’s no longer the case, due in large part to the work of William W. Putney, a Marine Corps Officer in WW II with a degree in veterinary science who established a multi-step desensitizing process to retrain the dogs to live with families. Of the 559 dogs that served with Marines in WW II, 540 were discharged to civilian life while only four couldn’t adapt. The others had to be euthanized for health reasons. As Putney recounts in his book Always Faithful,
the desensitizing process sadly wasn’t maintained, and military dogs continued to be euthanized, though Putney remained an advocate. After the Vietnam War, many of the 4,900 war dogs were abandoned, given to the South Vietnamese and euthanized, with only 204 of them returning to U.S. soil. It took until 2000, when President Clinton signed a law permitting handlers to detrain and adopt their dogs once their military duties were over, for the practice to end. After 9/11, the role of the dog in Search and Rescue work greatly expanded and its usefulness was further recognized and honored through programs such as the American Kennel Club’s DOGNY and the AKC CAR Canine Support and Relief Fund, which just last week announced a $110,000 donation to fund a Detection Dog DNA Bank and Healthy Registry that will help search and rescue organizations, law enforcement, breeders and handlers to identify factors contributing to the success of these vital dogs. The database will be part of the recently established Penn Vet Working Dog Center. There are an estimated 3,000 military dogs safeguarding U.S. bases and embassies as well as 600-700 patrolling the Middle East, protecting military personnel and civilians with courage, loyalty and honor in Kuwait, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. When their work is done, prospective adoptive owners must foot the bill to carry the dogs home on commercial flights, at a cost of $1,000 to $2,000. (The U.S. War Dogs Association values each military dog at about $40,000 to $50,000). Military dogs are considered equipment and putting retired dogs in crates on military cargo flights is not permitted. However, a movement is afoot to have the dogs reclassified as “canine veterans”, which would take an Act of Congress. Hopefully, these dogs’ days will come, and such an act would guarantee that these good soldiers are never left behind. The role that dogs play in soldiers’ lives after they return from war has also been receiving increased notoriety. Back in July, 2009, the Service Dogs for Veterans Act was signed into law, which established a pilot program working in partnership with non-profit service dog agencies to pair service dogs with veterans with physical and mental injuries and disabilities, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). To further help veterans with PTSD, a new campaign called Dog Bless USA has been announced. Organized by Explore. org, a philanthropic group founded by Charles Annenberg Weingarten, and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the campaign aims to place up to 100 service dogs with recent veterans. Anyone with access to a computer who has an account on the social media behemoth Facebook.com can help with this program. All one has to do is visit the Dog Bless You Facebook page and click on the “like” button. For every 5,000 “likes” received, a veteran gets a service dog. Kudos and thanks to all involved for such a generous, innovative and inclusive idea that will be a major life-changer for many deserving veterans while raising awareness about the amazing contributions these dogs make in our lives.
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ARE SHOW GIVING CLUBS REALLY LOSING MONEY?,THE UK...
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re show giving clubs really losing money? Or are they crying poor mouth in order to take advantage of what have been deemed “hard economic” times. So far in 2011 entries are reported to be up considerably but so have expenses gone up as well. The clever show chairman does as did AKC go far afield to find other sources of income while many other show giving clubs have found a way to reduce expenses. I recently heard of one show held on a Sunday that had 25 concessionaires whilst on the same weekend a sister show only had 3! The Sunday show had a nice gate while
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the sister show had virtually none. The Sunday show had perhaps 5 to 7 judges, the sister show 12 to 15! And then comes the problem of judges’ fees and expenses, which eat into a budget without exception but what about a comparatively small show in the mid-west which had 500 more entries this year than last! One of the biggest expenses at shows is of course judges’ fees. For the traditional one or two-day event it behooves many a club to use either Delegate/Judges or provisionals to save money. The sharing of judges may cut down on some expenses but when one reads of a 6 or 700 entry show on the East Coast having judges from California, Canada, Australia and the UK, one
can be somewhat taken aback by what this must cost fees aside! There is a move afoot to require judges to list in the Judges Directory what fee they charge in addition to expenses. This proposal can be argued pro and con but when the size of many a cluster judges’ checks are totaled up the amounts can be mindboggling. Whether listing the fee would be a deterrent to some clubs in hiring the expensive judge remains to be seen. I believe what the market can bear the market should pay certainly in the case of the one or two-day show but I am not too sure when it comes CONTINUED ON PAGE 96
• PHOTOS OF THE MISSION CIRCUIT BY LESLIE SIMIS
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Schipperke Club of America National Specialty
The Schipperke Club of America National Specialty was held at the fabulous Olympia Resort & Conference Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. A great venue that is both dog friendly and hospitable to humans, there is plenty of room for all events to be held indoors. The Show Chair, Dr. Mary Kraus, and her committee saw to all possible needs and wants of the attendees. Trophies were unique and well received by the winners. 60 Dog News
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unday, April 10, began with 35 runs in the Agility Trial, judged by Jean Munger. The Agility Trial was followed by a regional specialty hosted by SCA on Monday, April 11, and a regional hosted by Illiana Schipperke Club on Tuesday, April 12. Both regional specialties offered Sweepstakes, Obedience, Rally and regular breed classes. The morning of Wednesday, April 13, dawned with long time breeder, Kathy Gaul-Montgomery, Kleingaul Schipperkes, ready to judge a lovely entry of 43 puppies in the Futurity. Mrs. Montgomery chose Hobbiton’s It Is All About Me, owner Laura Gilbert, as her Best in Futurity and BOS in Futurity went to Raffinee Feel’N Hot Hot Hot, owner Virginia Larioza. After a lunch break, Mrs. Montgomery began the CONTINUED ON PAGE 99
A Shiny New Special...
Best In Specialty Show Winning
GCh. Telstar’s All That Glitters At Cinni-Bon
Sire: CH Topaz’ Liaison At Hitide Dam: CH Telstar’s Dancing In The Rain
2011 American Boxer Club Nationals Select Bitch 2010 American Boxer Club Nationals Reserve Winners Bitch (6-9 puppy class) 2010 American Boxer Club Nationals Futurity Best Puppy (6-9 puppy class) In Just 30 Days Multiple Group Placements Best In Specialty Winner Superbly Handled by: Wendy Bettis Breeder/Owner: Bonnie Wagaman Cinni-Bon Boxers-San Diego, California • www.cinnibonboxers.com
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(Ca), past Gold Medal winner and Wave, both Shetland Sheepdogs for Small. The Medium team was completed with Ashley Deacon (Ca) and his outstanding Pyreanen Shepherd, Luka and John Nys (RI.), last year’s individual silver medal winner, Rush, Shetland Sheepdog. The Large team has so many outstanding dogs to choose from but the winners were Laura Jones (Ca) with Border Collie, Kep and Tori Self (FL) with Border Collie, Rev. Both of these dogs and handlers are new to the World Championship competition. Two alternates were chosen that will attend the team practice but will not attend the competition unless a dog is unable to travel to France. Heidi Vania (Alaska) small dog team and large dog team was Belgian Tervuren, Wings handled by Rob Michalski (Ca). Interesting facts on the dogs on the team are that six of them are past AKC Agility National Champions and one has a CDX and another UD in obedience. The coach will be working with the medium team of all veteran handlers and on small and large will have two veteran handlers and two new handlers on each team. Of the overall dogs and handlers that tried out for the team spots; 8 were past National Champions, 2 were breed champions, one dog was a MACH 10 and another MACH 21. There were 40 Shetland Sheepdogs, 36 Border Collies, 3 Pyr Sheps, one each of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Labrador Ret., Min. Schn., Papillon, Poodle, Pumi, Staff. Bull Terrier and Belg. Terv. The two states that had the most exhibitors were California and Washington followed by Texas, R.I. and Ohio.
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hese dogs and handlers now must prepare for France. The coach, Nancy Gyes, will send homework to them for practice in their locations but two team practices are very important as well. One of the highlights of the weekend was the presentation of donations by three different clubs and one individual to the team in order for them to hold tryouts, practice and for their travel to represent the USA. I strongly urge kennel clubs and agility clubs to also donate to the team. They have lost their sponsor and now must rely on the dog community for support. The donors at the event were John Peterson, (individual), the Northstar Working Group of Minnesota, the Greater Twin Cities Golden Retriever Club of Minnesota and the South Jersey Agility Club of New Jersey. I know there are many other clubs out there that donate to many good causes and I hope they also will consider donations to the team. Contact Carrie DeYoung, Agility Director, if you wish to make a donation (cdx2@akc.org). Donors are listed in two places for recognition of their generosity, www. USAgilityteam.com/support/sponsors and the AKC website. The supporter shirts are now available to the public; please order one now in support of the team. You can order from the AKC website: www.akc.org/events/agility/ worldagilitychampionship. Mark your calendars for Oct and think of traveling with the team or watching it live via video from Agility Vision. All information will be listed on the AKC website. 62 Dog News
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SHOWN WINNING A FIVE POINT MAJOR AT 6 1/2 MONTHS UNDER JUDGE MR. PETER GREEN
OWNERS JANET LANGE JAMES MOSES
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dogs competing for a female; and maternal aggression, through which a mother dog protects her pups. Pain-induced aggression, also described as a form of irritable aggression, may occur, for example, if you try to lift a dog in pain after being hit by a car. He might bite you in this circumstance even though he wouldn’t do that normally. Aggression can be enhanced by learning. For example, if a child repeatedly falls on a dog suffering arthritis pain, the dog learns to show aggression to the child whenever he or she approaches too closely. The dog may continue to aggress toward the child even after his arthritis pain has been alleviated by medication because he remembers that it hurt when the child came near in the past. The dog doesn’t know it won’t hurt again in the future. There also are some breeds of dog that originally were bred to be aggressive because that characteristic was valued when defending flocks against predators, guarding property or fighting with other animals. Genetic factors honed in this way may cause some dogs to have a greater than normal tendency to be aggressive. Infections in the central nervous system causing encephalomyelitis, most notably rabies, also may cause aggression. Brain tumors occurring in certain parts of the brain may cause a dog to become more aggressive. It’s possible that metabolic endocrine disorders like hypothyroidism may contribute to aggression in some dogs. In addition, while not proven, it may be that an already aggressive dog may become more aggressive when suffering a severe bout of allergies. That might fall under the general heading of “irritable aggression.” Nutrition seems to impact aggression as well. We’ve shown that high protein diets enhance certain types of aggression. There may be other yet-to-be explored nutritional elements that also increase aggression. Certain toxins may cause aggression. For example, elevated lead levels cause neurological signs that might include aggression. Complex partial seizures occurring in those areas of the brain with executive function over aggression seem to cause an unusually explosive 66 Dog News
type of aggression. And finally, portosystemic shunt or other liver disease can cause high levels of blood ammonia which lead to hepatic encephalopathy. Its symptoms include irritability and aggression. Which drugs are most effective at treating aggression? DODMAN: Aggression in dogs is primarily treated with Reconcile®, a veterinary form of Prozac®; and a drug we recently pioneered for this use called Clonidine. Please tell me about Reconcile first. DODMAN: The former Dean of our veterinary school, the late Franklin Lowe, D.V.M., Ph.D., said “Reconcile is to animal behavior what Ivermectin is to parasitology.” Ivermectin is effective against a broad spectrum of animal parasites. Veterinarians need only reach for it when treating a dog for worms. Dr. Lowe likened Reconcile to Ivermectin because Reconcile effectively treats pretty much all types of behavior problems: ownerdirected aggression, fears and phobias, compulsive disorders and urine marking. If a veterinarian knew nothing else about behavioral pharmacology other than how to use Reconcile, that would stand him or her in pretty good stead. Why is Reconcile effective? DODMAN: Reconcile is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) that increases the level of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is the central player in aggression. If an aggressive dog is given Reconcile, the serotonin level in his brain increases. That dampens any aggression, reduces impulsivity and actually fortifies self-confidence. According to my colleague, Dr. Klaus Miczek, a psychopharmacologist and Tuft’s professor, the rule is pretty simple. “When serotonin goes up, aggression goes down. And when serotonin goes down, aggression goes up.” What about Clonidine? DODMAN: We were the first to explore Clonidine’s use to treat various forms of aggression. Most notably, we’ve reported on its use in fear-based aggression--a condition which doesn’t respond as well to
SSRIs as other forms of aggression. How does Clonidine work? DODMAN: When dogs feel threatened, they get into “fight or flight” mode. Noradrenaline, a.k.a. norepinephrine, is the hormone most instrumentally involved in this response. [For example,] when a German Shepherd Dog is flashing his teeth and trying to bite, he’s in the fight or flight mode and his norepinephrine system is completely switched on. Clonidine works by attenuating the release of norepinephrine in the brain. It’s an alpha-2 agonist drug. Alpha-2 drugs bind to alpha-2 receptors and, in so doing, reduce the release of norepinephrine. How effective is Clonidine? DODMAN: We used Clonidine to treat dogs with various fearful conditions like thunderstorm phobia, separation anxiety and fear aggression and we found that it’s very effective. We’re publishing a paper on its use in the journal Veterinary Behavior. Nowadays, when you surf veterinary behavior websites where there’s discussion of the pharmacological treatment of fearful or aggressive behavior in dogs, the word Clonidine always crops up as it has now entered the behaviorists’ lexicon. While the success rate for each individual dog varies, we have found that 70 percent of dogs with fearbased aggression respond well when given Clonidine. Occasionally, we see more dramatic improvement. One dog, who was aggressive to all other dogs and couldn’t be taken to a park, let alone run around off-lead, became a completely different dog when given Clonidine 1-hour before going to the park. After receiving his pre-park Clonidine, he’d run around and play with all of the other dogs. He’d lost his fear--caused by the norepinephrine surge--and that made him calm enough to interact with other dogs. Are Reconcile and Clonidine prescribed separately? DODMAN: Clonidine and Reconcile may be prescribed separately but also can be used together. Just yesterday, I put a client’s dog on Reconcile as a background mood stabilizer with Clonidine “as needed” to control acute situations. CONTINUED ON PAGE 70
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Judge Mrs. Lois Sanford
Windy blew into the East Coast and swept the 3 days with 3 Best of Breeds and 2 Group Placements including a supported entry for her first weekend! Owners John & Cynthia Neet & Rose Hielscher
Breeder Veronica Heikkila
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American-made vs. German engineering, L.A. Lakers vs. Boston Celtics, Tupac vs. Biggie. All great rivalries involve some sort of territorial bragging rights. So it’s no surprise that the Dogue de Bordeaux would find itself involved in its own turf battle of sorts.
by Kara Hammond
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ven before the crowd of exhibitors and enthusiasts gathered on April 10, 2011 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ for the 2011 DDBSA National Specialty, many were wondering just who would take home this year’s crown. Would it be a west coast dogue or an east coast dogue...or, maybe, something altogether different? Early on, two dogues positioned themselves as front runners for the breed’s highest honor: GCH Evergreen’s Rub My Belly at Rising Star “Buddha” (bred by Angie Reed; owned by Jennifer Roberts) and GCH Mount Sinai’s Crusader St Amand (bred/owned by Paula Duvall). Buddha lives with his owner in CO; handled by Michael Brantley, Buddha can mostly be found at shows from the Rockies westward. Crusader hails from KY and he, along with his handler Kent Macfarlane, has become more of a fixture in the Northeast circuits. With males averaging in the 150 lb range, the Dogue de Bordeaux is not the easiest, or most economical, dogue with whom to travel; combined with the fact that most Bordeaux are ownerhandled, there are only a few shows in a given year that host dogues from all over the country: Eukanuba, Westminster, and the DDBSA National Specialty. In dramatic fashion, Buddha and Crusader 68 Dog News
split the honors as Best of Breed winners at Eukanbua and Westminster respectively. It would seem the stage was set for a real showdown in Arizona. But of course, all fans of truly great drama know it’s the added twists that make for the best storyline. The arrival of two high-profile European dogues, one of whom won the coveted French Club Match in 2007, had Bordeaux circles abuzz with “what ifs” and “what do you thinks.” Combine all of this with the first time appearances of some fantastic young adult dogues and we had ourselves a competition. First time DDBSA National Specialty judge Jurgen Sauer held court over the entry of 64 dogues. From the first dogue to enter the ring to awarding Best in Specialty, Judge Sauer’s placements were true to standard. The winning dogues in every class had it all: substance, balance, correct structure, and great head type. The first big win of the day went to British import, and 2007 French Club Match winner, Rozeldogue’s Templeson (bred/ CONTINUED ON PAGE 105
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Can aggression be controlled with medication alone? DODMAN: Yes. We did a study to determine how well Reconcile worked in isolation. It showed that it works very well on its own to treat owner-directed aggression. The results of the study were published in the AVMA Journal. One of the dogs in that study was a Dalmatian who was biting his owner 43 times a week. Reconcile reduced his aggression level to zero without any behavior modification. Does that mean behavior modification is unnecessary? DODMAN: No. Behavior modification plays an important role. It helps improve communication between the dog and owner. If the dog is afraid of a particular person or situation, then, we tell the owner to listen to their dog and either stop exposing him to whatever he’s afraid of or implement a plan to desensitize the dog to it. If the owner chooses to desensitize the dog, we show him how to do it gradually. While fears don’t go away entirely, you can supplant them with new learning and thereby reduce the dog’s reactivity. We also teach owners avoidance. In cases where dogs exhibit owner-directed aggression, we advise owners about how to avoid getting bitten. For example, if a dog bites whenever someone puts their hand in his food bowl, then, we tell the owner not to put their hand in the dog’s bowl. The goal of behavior modification is to teach the dog and the owner to interact in a new way, where the dog respects the owner and therefore doesn’t show aggression toward him or her. Medications like Reconcile and Clonidine facilitate that process. We always try to get to the point where medication is no longer needed--where the dog’s behavior has changed enough that the owner can manage without it. Are there instances where medication is given long-term? DODMAN: Some dogs do well with a combination of medicine and behavior modification and don’t need to be medicated after new learning takes place. Despite some owners’ best efforts to implement an effective behavior modification program, however, the problem comes back after medication is discontinued. In those cases, medication is continued, sometimes indefinitely. Many patients of mine have been on it for many years. Medication isn’t something trainers should immediately think of every time 70 Dog News
they see an aggressive dog. It should be reserved for severe cases only or ones that are unlikely to respond to behavior modification alone. I prescribe behavioral medication more often than most vets because I see the worst of the worst. By the time owners reach me, they are at the point of giving up. The same people come back a year later and tell us the dog they were thinking of putting down is no longer acting out and is now their good buddy. Do the drugs have side effects? DODMAN: There are some temporary, minor side effects in a certain percentage of dogs. With Reconcile, 20 percent of dogs have a slightly reduced appetite or act overly calm. If these side effects are more intense, we tell the owner to stop the drug for a few days, then, restart it at a lower dose. By the time the dogs reach the 4th week of treatment, most of them are showing no side effects at all. With Clonidine, there can be some sedation if too high a dosage is used. If a dog is sensitive to either drug and appears overly tired or sedate, we cut back on the dosage. Are other medications used to treat aggression? DODMAN: While I prefer to treat aggression with Reconcile and Clonidine, there are other medications that are used sometimes. These include beta blockers like Propranol®. We also sometimes use anxiety reducing, Valium-type drugs like Xanax®. When aggression is more organic in nature and linked to seizures, we treat it with anticonvulsants like phenobarbital, bromide, gabapentin or Keppra®. More recently, we’ve begun using drugs that block N-Methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. They block a neurotransmitter called glutamate. Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Attenuating the action of glutamate has been shown to relieve social anxiety in humans. A lot of aggression in dogs stems from social anxiety. Drugs like amantadine or memantine are NMDA receptor blockers. [As you can see,] there are a number of different causes of aggression and a number of different drugs can be used to palliate them. Drugs can be used alone to treat it or they can be used in combination.
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CH. ILLYRIAN’S CHARMED I’M SURE
“CAMMIE” “Cammie” finished by winning… — A 5 point major at the American Boxer Club Regional weekend at Cedar Valley Specialty under Breeder-Judge Mr. Howard “Butch” Engel — 3 CONSECUTIVE MAJORS at the Competitive Del Valle, California shows starting at the Skyline Dog Fanciers under Judge Ms. Terry Hundt and also an Award of Merit from the classes… — East Bay Boxer Club #1 under Judge Mr. Eugene Haupt… — East Bay Boxer Club #2 under Breeder/Judge Mr. Jack Ireland to finish…
Selectively shown in 2011, this girl is “working” her way up with several group placements and the
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in a good frame of mind, because just before taxiing out the pilot announced we had a flat tire. He expected it should not take more than an hour to change it. Knowing I had a 4-hour connection in Narita I was not worried about getting the plane to Nagoya. With this segment going to be expanded to 15 hours I looked at the positive. One more hour to sleep, read or watch the latest movies. Where else in life does one get a period of 15 hours without any pressure to fulfill a time schedule. The first thing I did was grab the new issue of Dogs in Review to see what was happening in the sport around the world. Reading comments by Peggy Helming reminded me of a super Newf I had given Best to in Japan years ago. Which in turn reminded me of a great Newf when I awarded him Best in Mexico to become the top winning dog ever in one year. These dogs were bred by David & Peggy Helming, who have influenced the breed in every corner of the globe. Arriving in Narita I was pleasantly surprised just how easy the connection was. Immigration went so quick, except I had forgotten to get an address where I would be staying in Nagoya. The name and phone number of my contact in Nagoya got me through immigration. My connection was on ANA and checking in was very close and fast moving. I was escorted into a lovely lounge with good food and drink. Having a smoking room right in the lounge was an especially added treat for me. The gates and security were real close by and the security check was done in less than one minute. Next to the gate while sitting in a smoking room announcements were constantly made in regard to boarding. The short flight to Nagoya, which is the third largest city of Japan, went very quickly since I slept nearly all the way. When I got off the plane in Nagoya I realized it had been 24 hours since I pulled out of my driveway. An added treat came when a young man, Eric Beglar, grabbed my luggage and informed me I was staying at a hotel right at the airport. I had images of a two-hour car ride in Japan’s traffic. The short distance from the airport to the hotel in Moscow recently averaged two and a half hours for most. Often in the states clubs use hotels close to the airport, but it usually means waiting at least half an hour for the van to arrive and we have all waited at times an hour or more, sometimes standing out in the freezing cold along with rain or snow. Since my arrival was scheduled to get into Nagoya at 7:30 PM, I told my hosts I would opt for dining on my own in the hotel. Since they will have to entertain me and the other judges for the next five days, this would be less of a burden to them.
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he hospitality for judges is greatly different in foreign countries than the way it is handled generally in the states. For many shows now in the states sometimes the judges never meet a club member. The hotel van picks the judges up at the airport and the hotel provides transportation back and forth to the dog show. Our stewards pass on our luncheon tickets and often the superintendents give us our checks. This is not a bad thing since it allows the few members most clubs have today to attend to the duties of putting the show. But in foreign countries judges are a tremendous responsibility to the club. It nearly always means meeting them at the airport, transporting them to the show, entertaining them over late dinners for four or five nights and usually arranging tours for one or two days in the city where the show is. Sometimes in foreign countries it is embarrassing that the few members go to so much trouble to make our visit so memorable. Often it also means having a translator for the English speaking judges. While in Moscow recently one morning my translator for the critiques was delayed. This meant that one of the organizers had to step in and take over this duty while overseeing 61 other judges. One has to remember that in foreign lands they do not have superintendents. The show giving club is responsible for the entire organization of the show. I cannot think of any clubs in America today that could put on a show just by the efforts of its members. That is probably the reason why most clubs no longer put on a match show. It is hard for Americans to comprehend how shows work in most countries. Usually you do not know what breeds you will be judging and some times you do not even know if you will be judging just one day or two. At least here in Nagoya I know I am judging a Golden Specialty on Friday and two days of all breed shows. Japan uses two different systems for shows. One is the FCI systems and the other the Japanese Kennel Club system. Over the course of a weekend each day could be a different system. Going to other lands I really am never concerned about the mechanics or procedures for judging. If you have a good steward you only have to judge the dogs and they will assist with the procedures. Having a stamp with your signature makes it go so much easier, since the stewards will usually then sign all the paper work for you, which literally could save an hour or more. The one thing to remember when judging in foreign countries is to go with the flow. There is an old saying “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Cultures are different everywhere and we are invited guests so try and make it as easy as possible for our hosts. They go to a lot of effort and great expense to bring foreigners to their shows. I have never judged a foreign assignment where I felt I was not treated properly or felt they did not meet my needs. Some places even go to the trouble of CONTINUED ON PAGE 78
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supplying your wants. We do not use a lot of foreign judges in the states, but we should try and make an extra effort when we do. While in Moscow I overheard some English speaking foreign judges saying what little hospitality they encountered in the states. Keeping up a tradition set by Ann and Tom Stevenson, Santa Barbara always uses some foreign judges. Extra efforts are taken to ensure their comfort. Last year exhibitors came from Russia, China, Japan, Italy, Brazil, etc. They were made to feel as welcome as possible, along with East Coast exhibitors that are not familiar with the area. During the Montgomery County weekend with so many people from around the world, Hatboro and Montgomery have a hospitality area set up for overseas exhibitors. I am not aware if our other big shows like Westminster or the AKC/ Eukanuba do it also. Thursday morning Luis Pinto Teixeira arrived from Portugal early in the morning. After meeting Luis, Stephanie and I checked out of the hotel at the airport and drove about an hour to where we would be staying for the weekend near the show. I realized then that Wednesday night was just a layover before going to the show area in Nagoya. I felt bad when I learned her son Eric rode on a train for 4 hours one way just to meet me and get me checked into the hotel connected to the airport. Stephanie, Luis and I arrived at our lovely hotel late morning and checked in before meeting Mr. Kadowaki for a fabulous lunch at a steakhouse of Japanese style. After lunch we opted for a short rest before venturing on some sightseeing. A short walk to the train station we were bound by train to visit a famous castle. Upon boarding the train we were informed we had purchased tickets for the local train and not the luxurious express train. This only entailed paying the difference in price to the conductor and we were ushered to our assigned seats. After reaching our stop for the castle we took a short cab ride to the castle itself. Because of it being around 5:15 PM the castle was closed so we just walked around the beautiful area for some time and hailed a cab to a wonderful hotel which had a rooftop bar and restaurant. The cab ride turned out to be only two short blocks. We enjoyed several drinks while watching a glorious sunset and the city coming to life with its very decorative lighting. This was a magnificent view and we hated to leave when it was time to catch a train back to where we were staying. Upon arriving back at the hotel we were quickly whisked off to a wonderful Korean type barbeque style place where we cooked all kinds of great meats on a pot of hot coals, in the middle of the table. It was a very relaxing way to end a long day, especially for Luis, who had only arrived in the morning. Friday composed of only a Golden Retriever Specialty judged by me and a Chihuahua Specialty judged by Luis. He had about 75 Chihuahuas and I had 55 Goldens. Saturday 78 Dog News
Luis has 20 Goldens and on Sunday I judge Goldens again, but only have 16. I imagine the Golden people only want to pay for my opinion one time over a three-day period. It is interesting in Asia that one judges the same breed twice on the same weekend. Friday the Specialties were just a very short distance outside of the city. They were held in a very nice building that was well lit and a very good surface for the dogs without using mats. Because it was “Golden Week”, which is a major holiday in Japan, many exhibitors had major traffic delays. We started the judging at 12:30 PM instead of noon. The overall quality was very good. I had only American type Goldens. Several of the bitches were of top quality, with several major awards being a very close call. The only negative was several of the Goldens had questionable temperaments. Hopefully these dogs will not be bred from. Although Japan is an FCI country, they prefer the American type of Golden. Luis Pinto Teixeira, from Portugal, judged Goldens on Saturday. The entry was only 20 and I suppose many exhibitors did not want to show to a European judge. This was foolish on their part since only one European type Golden was shown and did not win. The judging of Luis was so very similar to mine. He might prefer the European type, but judged the American dogs to their best advantage.
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riday evening Luis, myself and the committee were joined for a lovely dinner by the Japanese judges who were judging Saturday. It was nice to meet new fellow judges and renew acquaintances with old Japanese friends. It gave an opportunity to meet famous breeders from Japan. Saturday and Sunday the shows were in a different location. It was estimated that the drive would be between one to one and a half hours from the hotel. Extra time was allowed because of the concern holiday traffic might be bad. We departed the hotel at 7:45 AM and it only took one hour so plenty of time was spent having coffee with our Japanese counterparts. On Saturday I only had about 60 dogs to judge so I spent a lot of time watching Luis judge. Saturday I had the pleasure of judging all the Bests. This encompasses, Best Baby King, Best Baby Queen, Best Puppy King Best Puppy Queen, Best Adult King and Best Adult Queen. It is not until the end of the show that a male or female compete against each other. Only for Best Baby, Puppy and Adult do the sexes compete for the three top awards of the show. Pembrokes are a very strong weekend in Japan. Both my Baby King and Queen were litter mate Pembrokes. In adults my Best King was a tri Pembroke and Reserve Queen to a very lovely Pembroke also. A lovely Golden puppy dog was Best Puppy in show a lovely young Golden bitch won the final Best. After the end of the show, I had a tremendous amount of photos to be taken. Because of it being the end of a long day some of the youngsters were quite tired from being in the ring so many times and it takes CONTINUED ON PAGE 82
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longer to get a good picture of them. Arriving back to the hotel we only had less than ten minutes before we were picked up for dinner. We were going back to the same wonderful Hibachi style restaurant for dinner, but the menu was seafood instead of beef from the previous evening. The judges that were judging on Sunday were a different crew of Japanese judges from the Saturday panel. This gave Luis and me the opportunity to meet more fine Japanese judges. As tired as we all were from along late dinner, most of us opted to have a nightcap when we arrived back at the hotel to talk the universal language of dogs. Knowing the traffic would not be as bad and knowing exactly how long it would take to drive to the showgrounds, it was a treat not having to leave the hotel until 8:45 AM. The extra sleeping time was appreciated by all. Upon arriving at the show we were asked if we could judge as fast as possible since the show was larger and the club only had the venue until 5 PM. Groups cannot start until all the breed judging is finished. Starting at 10 AM and having 160 dogs I knew I would have to move quickly to be done by 2 PM. It meant judging 40 dogs per hour and some time slots a few more. It was helpful to have already judged the Goldens on Friday and several other Sporting breeds the previous day. Like other Asian countries it is hard for us to comprehend that we are allowed to judge the same breeds two days in a row. The rationale is that the dogs need two sets of points, but they can be awarded by the same judge. It also helps time wise that three dogs are placed in a class not four. Finishing at 1:50 PM allowed for the groups to start even earlier than had been expected and we could meet the 5 PM deadline. Luis Teixeira had the pleasure of doing all the Bests Sunday. He chose a beautiful white Toy Poodle for Best King and a super Giant Schnauzer bitch as Best Queen who pressed the Poodle hard, but the final nod went to the King. The Golden bitch that went Best on Saturday was not shown the following day, because of the owners being involved with the Sunday club. And on Saturday the Giant Schnauzer did not make it to the finals. I did get the pleasure of seeing her up close and was extremely impressed by her quality. Her owner went Winners Dog at the US Regional last year and is taking this bitch this year to our National. I would be very surprised if she is not very competitive against our best. Special mention has to be noted for a Great Pyrenees that was not judged by Mr. Teixeira or me. Luis is a much better authority than I in regard to the breed, but this was a Pyrenees that captivated both of us greatly. This dog, bred in Japan, could compete very favorably in any Working group in the states today. He is fairly young, but I am sure he will have a great winning career in Japan. 82 Dog News
After the show Sunday we retreated back to the city and stopped at the kennels of Mr. & Mrs. Kadowaki. We got to see a lot of wonderful Chihuahuas of different ages. There was one young smooth pup that really captivated both of us. Mr. & Mrs. Kadowaki also hope great things for this rising star. I am looking forward to seeing or judging him here in the states in the future. The Kadowaki always do so well here in the states and I am sure this youngster will win big all over the world.
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n Monday Luis, Stephanie, me and Mr. Kadowaki drove off to a neighboring city to see one of the great temples of Japan. Being it was the national holiday of Golden Week the crowds were enormous everywhere we ventured. It was amazing to see so many people at a wonderful old village with their pets. I could not get over seeing so many people carrying or walking Chihuahuas with the most beautiful heads. We had to stand on a long line to be able to enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch of special soups. After lunch we drove to the ocean area to see lady divers retrieve oysters in hopes of them containing fabulous pearls. Then we visited the Pearl Museum, which was very fascinating to learn the history and the making of cultured pearls. The last stop of the day was the wonderful shop of the famous Mikimoto Pearls. Luis and I were asked to judge a class of beautiful sets of tie bars and cuff links. Our choice of the class became a gift from our host. Tuesday morning when Mr. Kadowaki and Stephanie drove Luis and me back to the Nagoya airport I was so saddened that I could not be staying longer in Japan. It was a week of great company, food, drink and wonderful dogs. When saying good bye, my only thoughts were looking forward to seeing the Kadowakis and Luis shortly at the World Show in Paris. When I accepted the invitation to judge in Nagoya, I never imagined just what a wonderful experience lay ahead of me. Because of the clubs using Stephanie Swoll to help with all our arrangements, it added to the trip running so smoothly for us. Stephanie is a director of ICSB, which is the International Canine Semen Bank of Asia. So she connects top breeders from all around the world. We certainly saw her efforts playing an important role to the sport in Japan. Departing out of Nagoya I had to connect through Narita. I did not realize I would have to go through security again and also go through immigration. I would suggest allowing at least two hours for this connection. I only had an hour and fifteen minutes and barely made the connection. When I cleared immigration a Continental agent was holding a sign saying Newark and we literally ran fast to the gate, where upon my arrival the door to the plane was closed behind me. I could not help but think that a small souvenir Mr. Kadowaki bought for me at the temple would really bring me luck. I was so glad that I had it in my pocket.
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in the room increased. Finally, to great popular applause, he pointed to the Winners Dog, Orchard Hill Charismatic, as his Best of Breed! What an amazing achievement for an animal so young, just over 15 months of age. BOS to GCH Grantilley Here Comes Annie, owned by Lana Adair & bred by Rita Bidgood, shown by Elaine Mitchell. Select Dog was the UK bred Ch Lanola Santiago, owned by Crizwood Kennels and bred by Stephen Goodwin. Select Bitch to Ch Revelry’s A Chelsea Morning, bred and owned by Barbara Bond & Erin Neale-Rolstad and shown by Penny Freberg. The coveted Awards of Merit, in no particular order, were: GCH Full of Malarkey Miles of Aisles, a former National BOB winner (2009). Bred and owned by Patrick Kelly & Tamara Kelly of WA. GCH Kavalor Fenway Park, bred by Karen and Ronnie Galipeault from MA and owned by Karen and Ronnie Galipeault and Cheryl Barnes. GCH Bekenhall Jailhouse Rock. Bred and owned by Frankie Hall of TX and shown by Brian Livingston. Ch Aranel With Love. Our only female AOM at the show. Bred in the UK by Rick Aldous & Mark Smith and owned by Jennifer Flowers Foster in CA. The Best Puppy rosette was won this year by Prestwickcourt Picasso at Cottfordcourt who topped the Sweepstakes as well. Quite a debut for this youngster. Best Bred by Exhibitor honors went to Fleet Street String of Pearls, just 13 months old, bred and owned by Carol & Hank Williams and shown by Carol. Happily, there was a Brace competition this year, and the Best Brace in Show was won by the two look-alike rubys, Storeyland Golden Ransom and GCh Amantra Lady Macbeth, shown by a smiling Jan Gallagher. The Thursday evening awards banquet and Charitable Trust dinner offered something for everyone—dazzling Cavalierrelated items to bid on—in both a silent and a live auction run by the redoubtable David Frei, “The voice of Westminster” (and a proud owner of his very own Cavalier). In total, over $21,000 was raised on this gala occasion, most of it going to cavalier health research and the 90 Dog News
Trust that sponsors this essential work. There was hardly a dry eye as David showed us his film of all the amazing good deeds performed by Therapy Dogs in his Angel on a Leash program. The important ROM awards were handed out to our new qualifiers—7 dams and 4 sires--with suitable photos and biographies on dual screens in the hall. As an aside, the dam of the Grand Prize Futurity winner and the BOB was among those taking a ROM plaque home, Ch Orchard Hill Never Grow Up. The ultimate award acknowledging a producer of ROMS is the Legion of Merit—this year it went to the bitch, Ch Bramble Royal Heritage ROM LOM. And as a notable accent to the evening, a tearful Helen Jesse from GA was acknowledged for all her dedication and effort on behalf of the Trust, the 4th winner of the Patricia L. Kanan Award for Outstanding Service. Cavalier people are nothing if not “stayers.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 94
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Then time for the Premier event of the annual SCA National Specialty – the SchipA-Thon!! Fran Keyes has been the creative genius behind this event since its inception several years ago and outdoes herself year after year with a little help from her friends. Schip fanciers dress themselves and their dogs in wonderful costumes, performing in a variety of skits, each one demonstrating the patience our dogs have with their beloved owners. During the “Brood Bitch” class, dams and their get were judged by Erin Roberts. The grand finale is always a skit that Fran herself has developed, guaranteed to bring the crowd to tears of laughter. This year was no exception as John Penatello, Fran’s cohort in fun, dressed in a red negligee, brought the house down during his performance. Judging of the bitches commenced on Friday morning. With 50 bitches present, Mr. Stanbridge had good depth of quality from which to choose. Winners Bitch was awarded to DeLamer Teeny Weeny Black Bikini, owner Krista Nuovo. Riptide’s I Told You So At Dideb, owner Debbie Studwell, received the nod for Reserve Winners Bitch. Friday night brought the Top Twenty competition with the opportunity to see some of the top winning Schipperkes in the country and visit with friends we see only once a year. The winner was GCH Sandevel’s Light My Fire, owner Sandra King. The week was almost over with the final competition for Best of Breed the following day. The Best of Breed
competition began with 37 dogs, 14 bitches, 2 veteran dogs, 3 veteran bitches, Winners Dog and Winners Bitch, a total of 58 Schipperkes all vying for the top award at the 2011 SCA National Specialty. Mr. Stanbridge systematically worked through them all and in the end stood 12 Schipperkes all looking like they were cut from the same mold, so similar in silhouette were they. The final results were as follows: BOB - CH DeLamer Pink Flamingo, owner Carol Falk BOW – DeLamers Teeny Weeny Black Bikini, owner Krista Nuovo BOS – CH DeLamer’s Just Wait and Sea, owner Krista Nuovo Select Dog – GCH De Lamer Point Break, owner NanciEllyn Lazarowitz Select Bitch – CH Bonchien Little Miss Sunshine, owner Ronald Rollins Awards of Merit, in no particular order: CH Dideb’s Le Johnny Be Good, owner Debbie Studwell GCH Bonchien Cedric The Entertainer, owner Kristen Henry GCH Sheradin’s Secret Spirit, owner Tina Williford GCH Dante’s Fire When Ready, owner Michael Jameson GCH Sandevel’s Light My Fire, owner Sandy King GCH Dante’s All Fired Up, owner Dr. Mary Kraus Mardeck’s The Sorcerer’s Son, owner E. Marlene Layng Best Puppy - Mardeck’s The Sorcerer’s Son Best Bred By Exhibitor – Riptide’s I Told You So At Dideb Best Veteran – GCH Dante’s All Fired Up Our awards banquet was Saturday night, and the 2011 SCA National Specialty was over. Time to go back to our everyday lives until we meet again…..May 14-19, 2012 in Lancaster, PA!
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