Dog News, July 3, 2015

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Dog News Contents • July 3, 2015 10 Editorial 14 Irving’s Impressions: AKC Judging Approval Process By ronnie irving 18 Brace Yourself: A British Look At The World Dog Show In Milan By andrew brace 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Feast or Famine: Genetics Is Turning Out To Be More Complex Than We Could Ever Imagine By denise flaim 30 True North: A Report From Canada By Allison Foley 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Denise Flaim 42 A Grand Menagerie By Nick Waters 44 Off The Leash: Let Freedom Ring This Independence Day By Shaun Coen 48 The Professional Delegate Judge, The American Championship, Donald Booxbaum And More By Matthew H. Stander 52 Thinking Outside The Box: The Little Fort Kennel Club By edward a. fojtik with barry rose 60 Back To Ohio: The American Pointer Club National Specialty By Dr. Patty Haines 88 Magnifique Malinois: The Belgian Malinois National Specialty By Linda Friedow 94 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 96 Click: World Dog Show in Milan By karl donvil 100 Click: Silver State Kennel Club By rev. daniele ledoux-starzyk 102 Click: The Way We Were By Phoebe booth 106 handlers directorY • 108 classified advertising & subscription rates • 110 advertising rates

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ince arriving in America just 8 weeks ago, lovable Larry has zoomed to the Top 10** Terriers, having started his U.S. show career with Three All Breed Best In Shows from the classes, including having won four Bull Terrier specialties and perhaps being the only dog to ever become an AKC Champion by winning three Best In Shows as a class dog.

"Larry" is also a Spanish, International and European Champion, having won numerous All Breed and Bull Terrier specialty shows throughout Europe. Only three years old, he is setting the pace to reach great heights in America.

Thanks to all of the Judges who have so quickly recognized the outstanding and unique virtues of this very special Bull Terrier. He is a clown and a stallion in a Bull Terrier body.

Keep your eyes out for lovable CH. LORDBULL LARRY. Owned By Zane Smith

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Contributing Editors Sharon Anderson • Andrew Brace Agnes Buchwald • Patricia Gail Burnham Shaun Coen • Carlotta Cooper Geoff Corish • Michael Faulkner Merry Fitzgerald, DVM • Denise Flaim Geir Flyckt - Pedersen • Allison Foley Yossi Guy • Ronnie Irving • Roz Kramer John Mandeville • Sidney Marx Linda More • Desmond J. Murphy M. J. Nelson • Sharon Pflaumer John Shoemaker • Kim Silva Matthew H. Stander Sari Brewster Tietjen • Patricia Trotter Connie Vanacore • Carla Viggiano Nick Waters • Seymour Weiss Minta (Mike) Williquette Dog News Photographers Chet Jezierski • Perry Phillips Kitten Rodwell • Leslie Simis

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We appreciate these recent Group Wins under Judges Mr. Walter Sommerfelt, Mr. Charles Olvis, Ms. Elizabeth Muthard, Mr. Fred Bassett, Mrs. Murrell Purkhiser, Ms. Marie Ann Falconer, Ms. Wendy L. Paquette

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Predatory Pet Leasing Schemes

Happy Fourth Of July!!!!

Hard to believe the 4th has already passed as many of you read this issue but summer shows are in full gear although many people in the East and Mid-West are still waiting for summer’s true blasts to arrive. The significant role the dog has played in our American history of helping ensure the freedoms guaranteed to all Americans under our Constitution cannot be denied. Indeed the continuous role of the dog in the fight against both domestic and international terrorism is mentioned on almost a daily basis in social media and print publications alike. In these troubled and unpredictable days the use of the dog in fighting these terrorist criminals has become even more intense and diverse as has our obligation as dog owner, lovers and breeders become doubly more acute to make sure that we are taking proper and adequate care of these animals with which we have such diverse relationships. On a very basic level are our obligations to dogs at shows to assure that they are properly cared for. Those dogs in trouble in cars announcements must be suspended with and immediate action taken to prevent and halt those life threatening calls lest we become second class citizens with little or no obligations to the needs of those dogs in our charge. Certainly this is an area one of those ubiquitous Delegate Committees can get involved in so long as the Board seemingly ignores the problem in the altogether.

The issue of commercial/leasing arrangements for dogs as pets has long been something that these pages have looked at in askance. But as time has progressed and this practice has become more and more acceptable in certain areas of American society there has developed pet leasing arrangements in which prospective owners make hefty payments for their pets but are not given legal ownership. A predatory new model of pet possession has emerged whereby a leasing company provides open-ending leases that include healthcare, food and other supplies at the discretion of the lessor in exchange for a monthly fee for the life of a dog! Another model provides a lease for the pet only, which terminates after several years, at which time the individual may have the option to purchase the pet. In either case, even after paying many times the value of the pet, the lessor may not, and may never own the pet. AKC has taken and very rightly so a very strong stand against these practices reinforcing the theory that the acquisition of a pet should be a commitment for the lifetime of the pet —a philosophy strongly endorsed by these pages as well.

Editorial

What A Horror-Akc’s New Judging Approval Process

In this very issue is a fascinating analysis of the new judging approval analysis by the former Chairman of the Board of The Kennel Club. He starts out nicely calling it “rather complicated” in typically British understated way and then really tears it apart the way it should be torn apart! These pages respectfully suggest everyone should read what Mr. Irving has to say in this matter. Certainly these pages agree with his analysis virtually with every point he makes. That the Board voted 7 to 4 to adopt this proposal (two Board members were absent but reportedly would have voted yea as well) after all the surveys made and arguments pro and con submitted was truly surprising to these pages in that based on past discussions and philosophies neither Dr. Davies nor Mr. Menaker seemed to fit the mold of those Board Members looking to replace quality in past experience and hands-on experience above the numerical approach to advancement in determining who should or should not get additional breeds. That Messrs. Gladstone, Battaglia, Ashby and Kalter believed that way sort of fits their past history. This is a sad time for the judging community in America since it now looks as though everyone will be approved virtually automatically for anything for which they apply. That’s the old marketplace approach that fortunately had never been adopted before and was rejected by every Board involved in this process! Where’s a “Mr. Brumby” today when we need those kinds of talents and abilities so desperately these pages would like to know.

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Importation And Interstate Transport Of Dogs

The so-called importation and interstate transport of dogs for retail rescue amounts to little more than dog trafficking in many instances.

Even organizations such as the North Shore Animal League, which operate as providers of dogs for adoption, raise public health concerns as they travel from state to state looking for product to fill its kennels in order to stay in the business of selling--oops of finding dogs for adoption for the general public. State governments, particularly in New England, have been looking at the influx of importing dogs and responding to the challenge with regulations requiring quarantines and health examinations of dogs and registration or licensing of groups that import them. State federations remain concerned with the impact dog trafficking has on public health and the lack of public funding available to enforce animal importations laws and regulations. These pages applaud and encourage AKC’s participation in these areas finally!!! It is with interest that further discussion on the topic will be held at the July meeting--let’s look forward to the positive steps AKC’s Board and Staff will propose to take in this area.

Thought For The Week

Some five or so years ago AKC eliminated in one fell swoop the print version of the GAZETTE to the unhappiness of many within the fancy.

In the UK at about the same time TKC eliminated the print version of its KENNEL GAZETTE to the unhappiness of its members as well. The membership in the U.K. complained so hard and so long that TKC began republishing its print version this month!!! Perhaps a membership of individuals as is the case in the U.K. works better than a club of clubs does in representing its constituency--certainly did there that’s for sure!

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Irving’s Impressions

By Ronnie Irving

AKC JUDGING APPROVAL PROCESS Rather Complicated?

The new AKC Judging Approval Process has now been published. I thought therefore that it might be worth taking a look at it, just out of interest. My initial reaction was that the whole affair looks rather complicated. Thirteen closely written pages, columns of requirements, options on different ways through the maze and the kind of points system for evaluating judges that we here in the UK abandoned long ago when it comes to judging actual dogs – let alone he saying that: “A camel is a horse designed by a judging the judges. I admit committee” comes to mind. To to having spent most of my an innocent bystander like me, the whole system looks like something working life in the logistics that started as relatively simple, then business and the early part went out for various consultations and eventually was adapted more and of it as a Chief Financial more to meet everyone’s varying views.

Officer, and I have to say In the end it seems to have become a series of compromises that try to make that I found it quite hard everyone happy. It may well actually to puzzle my way through cater for all types of judges, but will it all of the vagaries of the really be of advantage to the breeds that these judges are supposed to new judging approval influence? procedure. I guess you WHAT IS JUDGING FOR? need a college degree The introduction to the new plan says in either logistics or that it is: “intended to simplify and quantify the process while giving mathematics to have a full significant objective guidance to all working understanding of who desire to be approved to judge at AKC conformation events. It is the process.

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A British Reaction To The World Dog Show In Milan

By Andrew Brace

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he World Show in Milan has come and gone and I think everyone was amazed at the slickness and organisation that made this a show to remember.

Much as I love the Italian shows they can sometimes be a little, well, relaxed but the four-day event in Milan ran like clockwork and the slickness of the big ring was marvelled at. When I think back to my first judging assignment in Italy which was in 1977, when rings were being roped off as judges arrived, my ring secretary was an English college student who had never been to a dog show and a screaming cat was produced out of a basket ringside to get a Basenji to show off its wrinkle when on the table, who would have thought that 38 years on gradings and places were being tapped into the iPad that was present in every ring, and everything started on schedule – not something the Italians are known for!

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isers were conscious of the wishes of exhibitors and the resulting entries proved the wisdom of their decision. The USA was represented on the judging panel in Milan but perhaps not as visibly as would have been expected at a “world” show, but we have realised with the passage of time that “world” can be a very subjective term.

Having arrived into Milan’s Linate airport I took a taxi to the Barcelo hotel, an ultra-modern towering edifice where the rooms were something like a cross between the Starship Enterprise and a hospital ward! The dog world and

its wife seemed to be staying there, and of course the FCI delegates had already been installed for some days as they had various meetings in the run-up to the show. There were so many friends from all over the world to catch up with and on Wednesday evening we had a relaxing dinner in the hotel.

Breed specialties (“Raduni”) were being held for most breeds over the WDS weekend so exhibitors had two bites of the cherry.

Originally I should have been judging Dalmatians and (American) Cocker males and BOB on Thursday but the entries were such that with my 98 Dalmatians it would have exceeded the maximum allowed so the Cockers were given to Giovan Battista Tabo from Italy.

There were no obligatory critiques – unlike the Helsinki World Show – so judging was relatively easy.

Technology played a part, just as it did in Finland, and all results were tapped into the steward’s iPad as soon as dogs were graded and placed. I had a huge ring for the Dalmatians so it was easy to really get them moving. I thought the overall quality was pleasing and I was happy that temperaments were excellent throughout. In the past I have seen some of the breed displaying untypical aggression in Europe.

After working my way through the males I awarded the CACIB to a handsome dog from Croatia (highly appropriate, Croatia being what was formerly Dalmatia). He would later return to compete for BOB along with the Junior winner that I liked enormously – bred in The Netherlands but living in Moscow – and the Veteran that had travelled from Norway.

Bitches were interesting with some variety but eventually my CACIB winner was a Russian bitch, very classy and elegant but not overly spotted, and simply wonderful on the go-around. She would join the Junior winner, which had come from Denmark, and the Veteran, which would be the only Italian representative in the BOB challenge.

So from this very cosmopolitan sextet I eventually awarded BOB to the Croatian male with the Russian bitch BOS, the Russian male Best Junior and the Italian bitch Best Veteran.

The exhibition complex at which the WDS was held is vast – the size of a small town – and so we had a fair hike to lunch and then settled down to watch the big ring competitions. SteContinued on page 68

Best in Show Judge Dr. Anthony DiNardo

Ch. Blitzin Georgette Tres Jolie at DeMartini

Group First Judge Mrs. Carolyn Herbel

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Championship with Three Group Firsts and went Reserve Best In Show her first time shown as a Special! Now an All-Breed Best In Show Winner and ranked among the Top Five Bichons in the country!

Group First Judge Mr. Jon Cole

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Question of the week

By Matthew H. Stander

What do you think of the Board proposal to permit a single championship point to be earned from the 4 to 6 month newly created Puppy Class?

Roz Kramer This is a completely ludicrous idea. IMHO Pups 4-6 Months should not be shown. A) The way a puppy looks at 4-6 months is not indicative whatsoever, as to the way it will turn out/grow up. B) Dog shows were meant to compare breeding stock and promote quality to improve breed type. C) It is impossible to discern such in a dog so young as 4-6 months. Point in case – I happen to have a dog pup at the moment, who looked fabulous as a 4-6 month pup. He is currently over 7 months old, and he in no way looks like he did when he was 5 months old – he is now too small according to our standard, let alone does not have the hindquarters/shelf behind him that he should. This is NOT something you see at 4-6 month old pups. Is this just another ploy to generate additional fees?

James Covey I think it is foolish and just another effort to bring in money.

Yes, we are judging the “dog on the day”. But awarding any points to a four month-old puppy is asking us to go a little too far I think. And what happened to puppies getting to grow up having fun and not being pressured?? If there is a point involved, there WILL be pressure.

But that’s just my opinion.

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Terry Smith I am very against it. The working dogs don’t have all dentition by that age. What about breeds with disqualifying faults in teeth, height, etc. Some breeds could not be shown due to that. Also I can’t get points for a Res. BIS. Lets work on that first. I show my dog, the judge judges it, the club pays for a judge and ribbon, it should count.

Michael H. Faulkner My response is a question to your question - WHY?

Bob Vandiver I hate to see our championships cheapened any more than they already are. However, I remember winning a ribbon at a match several decades ago. That fifteen cent ribbon has ultimately cost me tens of thousands of dollars. If one point will encourage more puppy owners to continue the quest for a title, then it may be worth a try. At the rate our entries are declining, we need to do everything we can to encourage new exhibitors.

Theda Little No. Timothy Reese I think I understand what the Board is trying to accomplish. By awarding a single championship point from this new class, which I believe will be a special award,

not generally awarded automatically, it will encourage more exhibitors to enter their young hopefuls at those shows which offer the 4-6 month puppy competition. As a show chair, I could see how it could increase the entries at the shows because people would now have something besides a ribbon for which to compete. Interesting. Times they are a changing, without a doubt.

And while I am not totally versed in what this will entail, you have to give the Board KUDOS for thinking outside the box. I know the confusion and disagreement that occurred when the Board introduced the Grand Championship competition, and as an active exhibitor and as a show chair, I see at every show how this has kept people involved in showing their dogs past their championships and been good for the sport overall. Maybe the new 4-6 month Puppy Competition will have somewhat the same effect.

Deborah Cooper I do not think that this proposal makes any sense. This is a non-regular class, and the current AKC guidelines state that dogs are not eligible to compete until they are at least 6 months of age.

Tim Plezbert I do not think they should get points until they compete with the older dogs.

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In Memory of XO’ s best friend Frank Jewett “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

—Maya Angelou

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Genetics is turning out to be more complex than we could ever imagine.

When new, smart people enter the fray that we call breeding, many look with great enthusiasm to genetic testing. In an echo of the ubiquitous “There’s an app for that!” when it comes to any given canine malady, the novice breeder thinks silently – or not so silently – to herself: “There’s a gene for that!”

By Denise Flaim

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ut of course, those two great humblers, time and experience, are the inevitable spoilers of such linear thinking. If only it were that easy to pinpoint a causal mutation for every ill that besets our dogs. But our dog’s genes are not static. They are evolving, dynamic and responsive to their environment – more lava lamp than laser point – and the emerging study of their biological capriciousness is called epigenetics.

Epigenetics explains why the genes we inherit are not always our destiny. Why one identical twin might develop a disease that his sibling does not, or why it is impossible to clone a tortoiseshell cat and replicate its exact patterning. “Epigenetics” literally means “above genes,” and when triggered by an external variable, such as diet, toxins or stress, epigenetic molecules have the power to turn genes “on” and “off.” So if

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DNA is our body’s hardware, then epigenes are its software – always changing, ready for an upgrade and, sometimes, prone to glitching.

To appreciate how daunting – or, perhaps, foolhardy – it is to presume to understand our dogs’ genetic makeup, consider Överkalix.

Located just below the Arctic Circle, Överkalix is a ribbon of villages in northernmost Sweden where the population density is only six people per square mile. To survive in their subarctic climate over the centuries, Överkalix’s residents fished for salmon and raised livestock, but it was their rye and barley crops that saw them through the difficult winters.

Life in Överkalix could literally be feast or famine: Some years, banner crops meant that everyone gorged themselves while the wind and snow battered at their pumpkin- and ochre-colored wooden houses. But in others, the villagers were forced to

fend off starvation by subsisting on small birds and the bread they made from the inner bark of fir trees.

As industrious as they were hardy, the villagers of Överkalix kept meticulous records that date back to the 15th Century. They recorded births and deaths; variations in health (both physical and financial), and crop yields.

Lars Olov Bygren, a preventative-health researcher at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, was raised Överkalix, tracing his family tree there back to 1475.

Intrigued by research that showed that experiences in utero could affect a person’s health as an adult, he decided to plumb the Överkalix data to see if he could find a similar ripple effect. For example, could near death from childhood Continued on page 76

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Three Group Ones in Four Days Back-toJudge Mrs. Gloria Geringer

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Back in Montana and a Group Second in Idaho Judge Mrs. Wendy Maisey

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By Allison Foley

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ere in the True North it has been argued for some time that it is harder for the rarer breeds to Qualify for Crufts with the qualification for all breeds being equal. Currently there are two ways to qualify. One is to place in the top five in your Group for the year and the second is to win best of breed, best of opposite or an award of merit at your breed’s National Specialty. Of course it is harder for some of the rarer breeds, even those of excellent quality, to place in the top five of their respective groups and many of the more obscure breeds either have no National Club or their National Specialty is held every two years. (Even Shetland Sheepdogs, a more popular breed, only hold their National Specialty every two years.)

Recently the Canadian Kennel Club made the announcement that they were implementing an additional way for Canadian owned dogs to qualify for Crufts. The addition made by the CKC is for your dog to place in the group at the Purina National Dog Show. The Purina National rotates from east to west each year and in this way the CKC thinks that this is a fair and viable option for people. As the Purina National is always a very 30 Dog News

competitive show I think this in no way takes away from the quality of dogs that can represent Canada at Crufts and is a nice way for additional dogs to get into what is arguably the most prestigious canine event in the world.

The South Shore Kennel Club held its annual event in the beautiful seaside town of Lunenberg with a new show committee and a different format, as they changed from two to four shows over the weekend. The club proved itself forward thinking, as the entries went up for the first time in several years.

With emphasis on being exhibitor friendly, positively influencing Junior Handling and being aware of where the entries come from these shows are worth checking out if you have never been. Nowhere else will Continued on page 80

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BESTS WEEK Bell Vernon Kennel Club Toy Poodle GCh. North Well Vivian JP Rose Queen Judge Dr Robert D Smith Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier

Tidewater Kennel Club Boxer GCH. Mephisto’s Speak of the Devil Judge Mr. Randy Garren Owners Mrs. Jack Billhardt & Sergio Tenenbaum Handler Diego Garcia

Bushy Run Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Samoyed GCH. Pebbles’ Run Play It Again Ham Judge Dr. Robert Indeglia Judge Mr. Joe Holava Owners Barbara Bruns, Wolfgang Stamp, Amy and Andrew Green Handler Andrew Green

Oklahoma City Kennel Club Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club Lawton Dog Fanciers Association – Saturday & Sunday German Shepherd Dog GCH. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It v. Kenlyn Judge Miss Virginia Lyne Judge Dr. Michael Woods Judge Mr. James Reynolds Judge Mrs. Robert Smith Owners Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handlers Kent Boyles & Liz Oster

Tidewater Kennel Club of Virginia The Virginia Terrier Club Skye Terrier GCh. Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie Judge Mr. Charles Olvis Judge Mrs. Mareth Kipp Owners Victor Malzoni Jr., and Nancy Shaw Handler Larry Cornelius Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club - Friday & Sunday Greater Swiss Mountain Dog GCH. Derby’s Toast With Gusto Judge Mrs. Donna J. Buxton Judge Mr. Kenneth A. Buxton Owner Sue Copeland Handler Scott Sommer Kanadasaga Kennel Club - Friday Chenango Valley Kennel Club - Saturday Airedale Terrier GCh. Joval Sweet Time Judge Mr. Richard William Powell Judge Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson Owner L. Bryan & V. Rickard Handler Adam Bernardin Sandusky Kennel Club - Friday Dayton Kennel Club - Sunday Whippet GCH. SPORTING FIELDS SHAMELESS Judge Mr. James E. Noe Judge Mrs. Nancy Liebes Owners Barbara Call, Jane Cooney-Waterhouse, Dionne Butt- Amanda Giles Handler Amanda Giles 34 Dog News

Kettle Moraine Kennel Club Rottweiler GCh. GameGard I’ll Have Another V Braeside RN Judge Mr. Steven Gladstone Owners Holley Eldred, Dr. Gregory Bach, & Mrs. Debra Bach Handler Holley Eldred Southern Maryland Kennel Club – Friday Black Cocker Spaniel GCH. Ashdown’s Time To Thrill Judge Mr. Raymond Filburn, Jr. Owners C Douglas, J Beaudoin, B Van Deman, G White Jones Handler Linda Pitts Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Association Saturday Akita Ch. Mojo’s Lay’n Down The Law Judge Mr. Michael Gelinas Owners R Helmken & R Helmken Handler Kiera Beatty

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Denise Flaim

Where were you born?

Queens, New York Where do you reside?

Sea Cliff, New York Marital Status?

Very much so — 25 years in 2016 Astrological Sign? Aries

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

One of my very first turns in the ring was the Ridgeback national specialty in Lexington, Kentucky, 15 years ago. Anne Rogers Clark was the judge, and my bouncy 9-month-old puppy bitch was misbehaving on the down and back. “Get that collar ring under her neck, stop making those silly cooing noises, give her a little tug, and do it again,” she told me sternly. Since I had been taking handling classes with Michael Canalizo, I knew to stand on my head if instructed to do so by Annie Clark. So I did what I was told, and took second in my class.

How difficult was it to finish your championship?

Not very. What I lacked in handling finesse, that bitch made up for in breed type.

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

Without question, the Molossers — Mastiffs, Bullmastiffs, Dogues de Bordeaux, Tibetan Mastiffs, Cane Corsi, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Dogo Argentinos and all those obscure FCI Group 2 breeds that no one can pronounce. Publishing Modern Molosser magazine for the past six years (most recently as a magazine app) has provided me with some of the world’s finest mentors in these breeds, some of whom, like Bill Newman, are sadly no longer with us.

The Molossers are operatic breeds — they require more skill and connoisseurship to consistently breed great ones. As a breeder, I can appreciate how difficult it is for them to have both type and soundness — much more difficult than in breeding Ridgebacks, for sure.

Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be?

I can’t imagine being anyone but me — I’d rather have the devil I know. Also, I can’t get past the idea of having to zipper my pants on the opposite side.

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

Like many of us, the American Kennel Club is in a period of transition. The world changed long before our sport even realized it did, and it’s one long sprint to catch up. I think the AKC’s biggest challenge is navigating its split personality — the almost feudal thinking nurtured by the delegate system, and the more marketing- and business-minded focus at 260 Madison.

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

Because of the demands of my “human litter” — 11-year-old triplets, all of them ridgeless — my dog-show-going can sometimes be hit and miss. Favorites are the Hound Classic in Silverado, California, every April, for the deep quality of hounds that’s always matched by the camaraderie; Morris & Essex in Somerset, New Jersey (coming up this October 1 after a five-year hiatus) for the glorious sweep of history and grandeur it evokes, and of course the Ridgeback national, which I have the honor of co-chairing this September in Rhode Island.

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

Can I edit this question and change it to “Sons of Anarchy”? I’d much rather contemplate Rich Eichhorn and David Bueno in tight denim and motorcycle jackets than in rubber waders.

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

A litter of newborn puppies, with its unmistakable whiffs of possibility. Also, conversations with people who really know dogs.

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

I value people who know who they are, who are kind even when no one’s looking, and who give the benefit of the doubt. I appreciate intellectual curiosity, and a sense that we are part of a larger tapestry of knowledge and experience that should be nurtured and passed on. I am drawn to people who prefer to play with big ideas, as opposed to other people’s emotions, which is not always easy to find in the dog game.

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

The people I’d like to invite are no longer with us, so I’ll assume that along with the white-gloved servers you’re giving me the Resurrection Stone from Harry Potter. All three are people whom I’ve read (and written) so much about, but never got the chance to meet: Tobin Jackson of Deer Run Mastiff fame (or infamy, depending on your perspective); Sunny Shay, who in some sense still attends every Long Island dog gathering I go to, because she is inevitably evoked in conversation; and Alva Rosenberg, because if one were to apply the word “transcendental” to a judge, he would be it.

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Best In Specialty Show Multiple Group Placements Multiple Best of Breeds

Our Sincere appreciation to the following Judges at the Genesee Valley Kennel Club:

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Mrs. Paula Hartinger for Best of Breed and a Group Second on Sunday

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A Grand Menagerie When the National Portrait Gallery published The Face in the Corner in 1998 it highlighted the important role dogs have played in great paintings over the centuries, pictures like Mastiff with King Charles I Five Children by Sir Anthony van Duck to the considerably more recent portrait by Suzi Makin’s of the British Prime Minister, Lord Home, a faithful Labrador by his side.

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his role is again highlighted, along with many other animals, in A Grand Menagerie: Animals Depicted by Master Painters and Sculptors. They are presented by neighbouring Duke Street Galleries, Rafael Valls and Tomasso Brothers Fine Art as part of London Art Week which runs from the 3rd – 10th July. This is one of the most prestigious events of the London summer season attracting discerning collectors from far and wide.

It brings together Bonhams and Sotheby’s as well as over 40 galleries scattered throughout Mayfair and St. James’s, the historic heartland of the London art market, near the major art galleries and for visitors in need of a bit of up-market shopping therapy where the Royals shop, Fortum and Mason’s in Piccadilly.

There have been those who, in the past, myself included, have suggested that because of its location in Mayfair, the Kennel Club Art Gallery participate in some way. It could introduce a much wider audience of art lovers outside the often rarefied and insular world of purebred dogs, to the many fine and

often historic paintings that have been painted over the last 150 year of man’s best friend.

Amongst the canine representations in A Grand Menagerie are paintings by the Italian School artist, Baldessare de Caro (1689-1750), the prolific Dutch animal painter, Henriette RonnerKnip (1821-1909), and the Dutch born monumental animal painter who later resided in London, Abraham Hondius (c1638-1695), one of the first

foreigners to influence British artists in this field.

De Caro’s painting A Spotted Hound Resting by a Tree shows a type of dog that would influence the development of the Dalmatian. The dog in the de Caro picture resembles a similar dog David de Corninck (1636-1687) painted slightly earlier which was sold in Dublin a few years ago of which the Kennel Club in London has a copy.

The Pinscher bitch with her puppies painted by Ronner-Knip typifies her output of domestic animals and a style that greatly appealed to the Victorians thirst for sentimental pictures.

Hondius’ Dog Market (1677) shows a veritable encyclopaedia of breeds which were available at the time and one of the best known of all early dog paintings. It appeared in Bonhams New York sale earlier in the year but failed to sell. The two Hondius pictures Rafael Valls are exhibiting, Hounds Chasing a Heron and Hounds Chasing a Goose reflect how aggressive sport with dogs was at that time when anything was ‘fair game’.

Although painted in northern Europe both show how important an Italianate landscape was in sporting art at that time.

All the works in the galleries are for sale priced from around £10,000 to £200,000 plus.

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he Supreme Court rulings upholding the Affordable Care Act and allowing for same-sex marriage in all states make this Independence Day’s celebrations even more special for the people of this great nation who support these actions. Whatever one’s beliefs we must all be truly thankful for having the opportunity to voice our opinions and fight for our rights as equal citizens and for being able to participate in the legislative process.

Though they may not have been of the magnitude of the above-mentioned achievements, there have been some major victories won on the canine legislation front this year as well. Hard to believe that half the year has passed already but it’s always interesting to take a look at the status of canine legislation issues at the mid-year point to see which issues if any are trending upwards or downwards and if the usual suspects – breed-specific legislation, mandatory spay/ neuter, breeder regulations – are still forces to be reckoned with on some level.

The good news is, there have been many hard won victories in communities and states all across the nation on many concerns. If one were to issue a letter grade, dog owners are at the B+/A- range while the American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department deserves a solid A/ A+ for its efforts in enlightening legislators, orchestrating campaigns and energizing the dog owning general public to write letters, make phone calls and attend meetings to edu-

Let Freedom Ring This Independence Day

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cate their representatives on the issues and help clear the smokescreen created by the animal rights’ extremists whose agendas aren’t always what they seem or claim to be.

The AKC’s GR Dept., AKC federations, clubs, liaisons, and responsible breeders and owners have worked tirelessly to promote positive canine legislation and to defeat problematic proposals and remain committed to continuing the ongoing battle despite the occasional setbacks.

One specific issue that seems to be trending upward in 2015 is the one of tethering.

Often included in ordinances that seek to establish care and conditions policy or animal cruelty statues, this is an issue that isn’t fully understood by the non-dog owning general public. Responsible breeders and owners understand the needs and abilities of their dogs but the uninitiated may not understand,

“One specific issue that seems to be trending upward in 2015 is the one of tethering.”

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for instance, that a Siberian Husky or an Alaskan Malamute thrives in a safe, outdoor environment even if the temperature is below 32 degrees. Yet, a bill in Maryland would prohibit dogs from being tethered outdoors and unattended for over one hour when the temperature is below 32 degrees. This provision was part of two tandem bills that would’ve forced individuals charged with – but not convicted of – animal cruelty to forfeit ownership of their pets even if they were later found not guilty of those charges if they were unable to pay for a care bond for animals seized subsequent to a criminal charge.

On the surface, the tethering issue may seem like a no-brainer. Who wants to see a dog outside on a tether for that long, it must be cruelty, right? Wrong!

These cases must be looked at individually. Responsible owners and their dogs that enjoy partaking in sledding, field trials and other outdoor events could face horrible consequences under these types of proposals just because those writing or voting on them are ignorant of animal husbandry and are knowingly or unknowingly furthering AR extremist agendas. Thankfully, Maryland’s dog owners weren’t hoodwinked on this one, and these tandem bills did not become law.

A similar situation played out in New Hampshire, where a bill that would’ve forced individuals charged with but not convicted of animal cruelty to forfeit ownership of their pets even after they are later found not guilty of those charges if they are unable to pay for a care bond for animals seized subsequent to a criminal charge. This, too, was defeated – for the time being. Montanans saw a simiContinued on page 98

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BEST IN SHOW - Mrs. Patricia Trotter, pictured Group First (en route to Best In Show) - Mrs. Robert Smith Group First - Mr. Robert Slay Group Second - Mr. Raymond Filburn, Jr. Group Third - Mr. Charles Trotter

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he Delegate Bylaws Committee submitted a proposal to the Board that would amend Article VI, Section 5 of AKC’s Bylaws and permit Delegate Judges to charge a fee of $150 per assignment over and above actual expenses.

The Board approved the idea and it will be read at the Delegates September meeting and voted upon at the December meeting.

This approach of eliminating one of the less controversial of the occupational restrictions contained in that Amendment has merit up to a point. First of all when this topic was last broached and voted upon many people thought by splitting the categories of the Amendment as it presently stands it had a much better chance of getting though. And I suppose half a loaf is better

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than none yet there remains on the books an intolerable discriminatory delineation against a whole line of people in good standing with the AKC who may not if their club should choose them become a Delegate. I have a feeling though that this opening of the doors will somewhere down the road result in the elimination of the entire concept of occupational ineligibility.

The problem with the amendment as I see it is in limiting the amount of money a Delegate Judge may charge as compared to the socalled professional judge. Why put the figure at $150--why not $75 or $250 or even what the market will bear? From my own standpoint the entire matter of judges fees should be re-evaluated with minimum and Continued on page 84

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Thinking

Outside The Box The Little Fort Kennel Club 2015

By Edward A. Fojtik - Vice President and Show Chairman, Little Fort Kennel Club With edits by Barry Rose • Photos by Booth Photography

Little Fort Kennel Club was founded in 1980 and over the years has grown into an AKC-licensed all breed dog club. We hold two all breed dog shows in Lake County, Illinois on the second weekend of June each year and now host several specialty breed and group club shows on the Saturday of our weekend. Like many clubs in the country we observed a decline in entries and participation at our shows. However, not willing to accept these declines as an indicator of the future, we decided to do something about the problem.

Our Board of Directors consisting of Ken Murray, Virginia Murray, Barry Rose, April Frasco, and myself recognized that if we were going to grow our shows, we had to change the way our weekend was being managed and promoted. We worked with our show committee, which consists of the aforementioned plus Daryl Martin and Bridget Gierahn, to share ideas and develop a plan.

Recognizing the need to find a way to get people involved, we looked at the success of shows like Canfield, Louisville, and Woofstock, CA in addition to destination shows like Del Val and the summer Harrisburg, Pennsylvania show. Using these several shows as goals Continued on page 86

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recognized that education in each breed is an ongoing process but differs for the newly approved judge or the long time experienced judge. The progression process is designed to consider the experience of the judge and to provide flexibility in which optional requirements.” But what is judging for? It is perhaps significant that nowhere in this preamble, is there any reference to the fact that the whole thing ought to be there for the benefit of the dogs and the breeds which will be the subjects (or victims) of those who succeed in managing their way through the system. It looks instead as though it is there for the benefit of judges and their judging careers!

But what is the ideal process for training and then approving judges? The fact is that no system is perfect. The fundamental reason for that is that judging dogs is bound to have within it a large element of subjectivity. Which dog is best is, in the end, a matter of opinion. Even breed experts with years of experience and years of success in a breed will often have different views of what they regard as the perfect dog.

About fifteen years ago a group at TKC in the UK was put together to make a fundamental review of judge training and approval. I was part of that group. At the end of the exercise a much clearer path than ever before towards judging either as a specialist or a multi-breed judge, was put together. It tried to balance the need to allow judges to progress in a structured way, with the interests of the breeds and the breed clubs that are there to serve those breeds. It was not perfect but it did introduce various compulsory requirements.

It left TKC directly responsible for training on judging rules and regulations and for the generic knowledge of judges on the subject of conformation, structure and movement. On the other hand it left the education of first time breed judges on breed type, very much to the breed clubs.

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who had the support of the breeders and exhibitors of the breed, should be enabled to progress faster in their judging ‘careers’ than those who did not have that support.

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Included in that thinking was something that has now become less popular for perfectly good reasons.

That was that the extent of the judge’s hands-on experience of actually judging the breed at open shows, should be a major part of the criteria used in deciding whether or not someone should be approved to judge a breed. The breed clubs were permitted to set their own requirements on ‘number of dogs judged’ and so appropriate allowance was made for what the AKC system describes as ‘Low Entry Breeds’.

At that time, although the open show system was beginning to suffer from reducing support from exhibitors, it was still possible for judges to get a good deal of hands on experience before they were approved to judge at CC (points) shows. Numbers of entries at open shows have declined over the intervening years and so what is now rather disparagingly described as ‘the numbers game’ is becoming less popular with those who approve judges at TKC. Hands-on experience as a deciding factor on whether or not to approve a judge has always been somewhat controversial. Those who oppose the concept say that it is infinitely preferable to be judged by someone who has officiated well in judging fifty dogs than to be judged by someone who has judged five hundred dogs and done it badly! The counter argument is of course that those who are invited to judge most often, and who get the biggest number of dogs entered to them, are broadly speaking likely to be those who are most popular in the eyes of the exhibitors of the breeds concerned. That is taken as a sign that they are the best judges.

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“But what is the ideal process for training and then approving judges? The fact is that no system is perfect. The fundamental reason for that is that judging dogs is bound to have within it a large element of subjectivity.”

Intl./Am. GCh. Ramblewood Lady Marmalade Girl Power in the Northwest A Top 10* Springer Bitch Thank You to Sporting Judges Mr. Ronald Freeman & Ms. Helen Dorrance for recognizing Libby.

Breeders/Owners Ramblewood Linda Riedel & Pamela Holt Exclusively Presented By Jackie Ross

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Appreciation to Judge Mr. Jason Hoke

Appreciation to Judges Mr. Jason Hoke & Mr. Edward Hall

Colby Seasyde Bold Ruler

American Pointer Club 2015 National Specialty Best male 4 to 6 puppy and then after the National onto an All Breed Best Puppy In Show

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Full brother to National Specialty Best 4-6 Puppy in Show

American Pointer Club National Specialty First Award of Merit

Bred by Lisa Canfield, Helyne E Medeiros & Michael Scott Owned by Lisa Canfield & Helyne E Medeiros Presented by Jim Douthit

Bred by Helyne E Medeiros & Sean & Tammy McCarthy Owned by Lisa Canfield & Helyne E Medeiros & Michael Scott Presented by Helyne E Medeiros

Appreciation to Judges Mr. Jason Hoke & Ms. Bea Sawka

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Drew is the Top Best in Show Winning Pointer in the History of the Breed in Europe

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American Pointer Club’s 2014 Champion of Health & 2014 TOP SIRE: Multiple Best In Show

Ch. Seasyde As Good As Gold, CD, RN, JH, VA

Owners Kathy Shorter & Helyne E Medeiros Breeders Helyne E Medeiros & Sean & Tammy McCarthy

Appreciation to Judge Mr. Jason Hoke

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Ch. Seasyde Chise JH

American Pointer Club National Specialty Winners Bitch and Best of Winners to finish Bred by Helyne E Medeiros & Hailey Griffith Owned by Lynn Fitzgerald & Helyne E Medeiros Presented By Michael E Scott

Appreciation to Judge Mr. Jason Hoke

Audrey

Multiple Group Winning

GCh. Seasyde Holly Golightly American Pointer Club National Specialty Select Bitch Full litter sister to select dog Ch. Seasyde Whynot Shine On JH

Bred by Helyne E Medeiros & Sean & Tammy McCarthy Owned by Jim Douthit & Helyne E Medeiros & Julie Kempster Presented by Michael E Scott

Appreciation to Judge Mr. Jason Hoke

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Ch.Yakityak’s Reindeer Games American Pointer Club 2015 National Specialty Best of Breed Bred by Rhoda & Kyle Ace & Helyne E Medeiros Owned by Rhoda & Kyle Ace & Helyne E Medeiros Presented by Kyle Ace

Appreciation to Judge Mr. Jason Hoke

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American Pointer Club National Specialty Best 4 to 6 Puppy In Show Bred by Lisa Canfield & Helyne E Medeiros & Michael Scott Owned by: Lisa Canfield & Jim Douthit & Helyne Medeiros & Michael Scott Presented by: Helyne E Medeiros Dog News 59

Back To Ohio

The 2015 American Pointer Club National Specialty

By Dr. Patty Haines

Candid Photos by Kristie Reisenweaver, Katie Moceri, Susan London, & Emily Ann, coordinated by Katey Thompson Brown

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he American Pointer Club 2015 National Specialty took place in Wilmington, Ohio from May 18 to May 23 hosted by the Ohio Hall of Fame Pointer Club. Chairperson Kathy Parks from the Ohio club along with co-chairman, Diane Townsend, welcomed the national back to Ohio after a 30-year absence and all members honored the memory of Robert Goodin to whom the national was dedicated. Bob and Judy Goodin were active American Pointer club members during their lifetimes and the owner of the Best of Breed winner at the national is awarded the Judith Goodin Memorial Trophy.

Pointer nationals are challenging events to stage as they do include a field walking trial along with a hunt test and then of course the traditional conformation events of futurity/maturity, sweepstakes and breed and performance events of obedience, rally and agility.

Drawing Pointers from all across the country and foreign entries alike, the Ohio club along with the assistance of many national club members did a tremendous job successfully executing an event for the celebration to take place.

The field events took place in heat and humidity not far from the host hotel and conformation show site, which was Eukanuba Hall at the Roberts Center. This site claims to be close to nowhere but in the center of everywhere. This unique hotel is beautifully furbished with a significant sporting dog motif Continued on page 64

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Best in Futurity Oncore MyKyna Tailgate Party Owned By Dr. Patricia Haines & Thaddeus Haines & Peggy Davis Best of Opposite in Futurity Suncreek Hillbilly Bones Owned by Valerie Stern & Molly Hulbert Best in Maturity Southern Mister Man Owned by Chaz & Tina McDonnell Best in Sweepstakes Solivia's Well How Do Ya Like Them Apples?!

Owned By Dennis & Katey Brown & Susan Thompson Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes Peridizes De Brasilia Bradford of Fabello Owned by Ash Oldfield Best in Veteran Sweepstakes GCh. Bonnygate Kinnike Madam JH Owned by Kinnike Kennels Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweepstakes GCh. Mi-Ti's Image is Everything CD RE Owned by Liz McLeod & Shirley Baker Best 4-6 Month Puppy Seasyde Cherries On Top Owned by Lisa Canfield & Jim Douthit & Helyne Mederios Best Junior Handler Alexandra Backos from the Open Senior Class Obedience High in Trial Ch. Kinnike Hemingway Owned by Gaye Dunlop Agility High in Trail Ch MACH Black Alder Denali JH NFP NJP OAP MX MXB MXJ MJS XF T2B2 Owned by Debra Pereira & Phyllis Kroll Rally High in Trial Ch. Eclipse JJJ First Edition CDX BN GN RAE JH MX MXJ NF MXP MJP NFP CGC 64 Dog News

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and the indoor facilities offer a topnotch show facility. The Pointer conformation events, except for Veteran classes, were held outdoors and this was the first complete outdoor event for Eukanuba Hall.

The weather was cool and damp for the first two days of competition futurity/maturity on Wednesday and sweepstakes on Thursday. The ring condition was also challenging on Wednesday but a quick mowing did make the ring easier for the handlers to navigate the next three days of conformation judging.

Actually the young entrants in futurity/ maturity seemed unphased by the tall wet grass or the close proximity of the interstate. Even low flying planes and lower flying geese only added to the challenge of showing young Pointers the first two days however the vast majority handled the conditions wonderfully. A great statement for our breed’s future.

Dog classes on Friday saw a little more sunshine but still cooler temperatures. The Friday evening celebration of our breed veterans took place indoors in formal attire. Watching the old Pointers celebrate their chance to return to the show ring, with gray faces and not so stable legs, made every dog lover and Pointer admirer develop a tear in their eye. The veterans showed the courage of their heart and their devotion to their handlers with quick working Pointer tails and heads held high.

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n Saturday, bitch classes and breed competition welcomed warm weather and beautiful sunshine. The large open grass ring filled with Pointers in these conditions should be a sight for any purebred dog enthusiast.

There is no better place to appreciate a breed whose standard states “here is an animal whose every movement shows him to be a wide-awake, hard-driving hunting dog possessing stamina, courage and the desire to go.”

Nationals are about celebrating your selected breed and should focus participants to sportsmanship and appreciation of fellow breeders, exhibitors and breed fanciers. Nationals are not about winners, losers or judging but about admiring the breed and appreciating all within the breed. Thanks to the participants and club members who worked so hard to present this year’s national that allowed those of us that love and admire the Pointer breed to celebrate our dogs.

Winners Dog Marjetta Secret Agent From the 15-18 Mos Class Owned by David & Linda McCurley Reserve Winners Dog Peridizes De Brasilia Bradford of Fabello From the Open Class Owned by Ash Oldfield Winners Bitch/Best of Winners Seasyde Chise From the 12-15 Mos Class Owned by Lynn Fitzerald & Helyne Medeiros Reserve Winners Bitch, and Best Bred-By Exhibitor Hollyfrost Santa Clara Owned by Kelley Cheek Best of Breed/Best Owner Handler Ch. Yakityak Reindeer Games Owned by Rhoda & Kyle Ace & Helyne Medeiros Best of Opposite Sex Ch. Zensu Mousetrap Heart Owned by Bruno Pozzebon & Flavio Rodrigues Select Dog Ch. Seasyde Wynot Shine On JH Owned by Katherine Shorter & Helyne Medeiros Select Bitch GCh. Seasyde Holly Golightly Owned by Jim Douthit & Julie Kempster & Helyne Medeiros Awards of Merit GCh. Solivia's Red Rover, Red Rover GCh. Seasyde Enclave The Admiral GCh. HiPoint Here Comes The Sun GCh. Solivia's Champagne Taste GCh. Seasyde Cherries Jubilee JH GCh. Edgehill's Hot Toddy GCh. Chesterhope Miss D'arcy GCh. Prosperity's Dirty Little Secret Best Puppy Wynot Let Glory Shine JH Best Veteran GCh. Prosperity's Dirty Little Secret Best in Field Classe Kinnike Gloria Owned by Marcia Loughner

Rover is a Multiple Group Placer & Top 10* Pointer!

American Pointer Club National Specialty Award of Merit Judge Mr. Jason Hoke

GCh. Solivia’s Red Rover, Red Rover Bred by: Dennis & Katey Brown & Susan Thompson Owned by: Melissa Forneris-Joens & Dennis & Katey Brown & Susan Thompson Handled by: Dennis & Katey Brown

Group Judge Dr. Steve Keating

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fano Marelli is Italy’s best known big ring commentator and he does the job superbly but in Milan he was joined by Pietro Paolo Condo and the very glamorous ladies Linda Volarikova and Barbara Pedrotti. They provided an intelligent, amusing and multilingual commentary throughout that held everyone’s interest.

Judges and VIPs were accommodated in a large section to the right of the winners’ podium, adjacent to sponsor Royal Canin’s lavish hospitality area. The press greatly appreciated being given the prime spots to get the best possible photographs; in Crufts terms the photographers would have been seated in the “sin bin”.

I was delighted that the Dalmatians did so well in the big ring.

The Brace topped the lot under Stefan Sinko, the Junior was placed fourth in the group by Gianercole Mentasti and then the BOB won the group under Carla Molinari.

Group 7 was judged by Barbara Muller and won by the Italian Gordon Setter and Group 8, judged

by Paolo Dondina, by the American Cocker that was a previous Pup of the Year winner, Afterglow Dragon Quest, now being in the capable hands of Javier Gonzalez Mendikote, who won the Group at Crufts with the sensational Maltese. His new owner lives in Hungary and he is destined for a career in the USA I understand.

Everything ran like clockwork with all groups being pre-judged in an adjacent ring, which saved a huge amount of time.

As I had a free day on Friday I was happy to accept an invitation to dinner on Thursday with friends at the incredible Unico restaurant on the 20th floor of a nearby block, where the views were stunning and the food remarkable.

The following day I had a lie-in and a leisurely stroll around the show, which was a hive of activity wherever you seemed to be.

Group 2 is always vast in Europe, particularly at the World Dog Show where virtually every breed is represented, and was judged by Denmark’s Ole Staunskjaer. His winner was hugely popular as it was a native breed – a Cane Corso that had come from Russia. The other group that day was G r o u p 4, the Dachshund group, and this gave Javier

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Gonzalez Mendikote a unique double as he won again, this time handling a Wirehaired Dachshund from Italy.

We were halfway through this great show, so I had a quiet dinner at the Barcelo, as the next day I had two specialty shows to judge in Old English Sheepdogs and Border Collies.

My Saturday in Milan began with an Old English Sheepdog specialty where there was considerable variation in the dogs shown. Several dogs were over-groomed for the purists’ taste but what bothered me more was what was under the coat – so many dogs lacking rib, body shape and correct topline. That said, I was pleased with my winners. Best male was French owned and bred, an upstanding male with lots of type and very sound movement. He came from the Open class and it was Open bitch that produced the star of the day, which had travelled from Sweden. She was a real joy to go over and once I had persuaded her handler to slow down and let her move on a loose lead she was poetry in motion. She made a huge impression on me and was an easy BIS winner. Both BOB and BOS had the same sire, I see, which is actually at present staying in the USA with Steve Cyr. I then had Border Collie males and BOB at their specialty with Gary Clarke, a British breeder-judge, judging the bitches. For BOB I had my Junior, CAC, Champion and Veteran males competing along with Gary’s corresponding bitches. I felt that the winner should be Gary’s Open Bitch winner, whose type and movement really impressed me. Her older full brother had won my Champion male class but for BOS I went with the Open winner, which was very much a masculine version of the BOB winner.

Shortly after I’d finished the Borders one of those stomach-churning moments occurred outside my ring when a Czechoslovakian Wolf Dog slipped its lead and attacked a Border Collie that was on its lead minding its own business. The Wolf Dog was determined in its attack and several people failed in their

attempts to separate the two, the Border now screaming in pain. All of a sudden there was what appeared to be a huge cloud of powder around them … someone had the presence of mind to grab a fire extinguisher and blast the Wolf Dog, which shocked it into releasing its victim that was mercifully still alive. Those kind of episodes really do shake you up.

At FCI European and World Shows groups proper may only be judged by judges from FCI countries so I was honoured to judge the Junior Terrier Group in the big ring later on Saturday where quality was high. Having examined all the competitors in the pre-judging ring and moved them, I had decided that the top spot would go to either the Cairn or the West Highland White, as both were outstanding examples of their breed, on their toes and showing their socks off. However, once they came into the ring with all the music and bright lights the Westie was a little fazed and although he rallied he wasn’t projecting himself quite as much as he had done earlier. The Swedish Cairn continued to shine and thus it was she who took the top spot. She was followed by an extremely impressive American Staffordshire bitch that had also apparently won BOB – in an unbelievable entry of 440! Next came an Italian Kerry Blue handled by Ernesto Lara and the Westie, which was German, still managed a creditable fourth ahead of some other super puppies.

Sweden’s Dan Ericsson (who also judged the Terrier Group at the Helsinki World Show) judged the group and his winner was a repeat of Helsinki with Warren Bradley and King the Malzoni-owned Wire taking the top spot. Group 5 was judged

by Liudmila Nikitina from Russia, who pointed at a Standard Mexican Hairless that had come all the way from, appropriately, Mexico, whilst Italy’s Gioacchino Mirante brought the house down by placing the Italian Greyhound from Italy on the winner’s podium.

On Saturday night the Gala Dinner was held, and here we were given an appetiser of the entertainment that would be provided in the big ring the next day. Members of the Kataklo Athletic Dance Theatre performed a very original routine before we were treated to the incredible voices of tenor Angelo Fiore and soprano Valentina Boi. I could Continued on page 72

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have listened to them all night.

My final assignment was a very high quality entry of 91 Pembroke Welsh Corgis at the WDS on Sunday. In the males I had a real tussle between two Champion dogs that had both won groups under me last year, one from Japan and one from Italy. After lots of movement it was the Japanese dog, fundamentally all American bred though he was whelped in Japan, that just edged ahead of the Italian. The Italian kennel that owned the Reserve CACIB winning male had a great day overall as it was their Open Bitch, which was BOS whilst they also accounted for Best Breeder and BOS Veteran, Best Veteran going to a wellknown Russian male that looked a picture in the big ring where he finished second under Ireland’s Michael Forte, behind the Border Collie that Gary Clarke had sent forward.

As we neared BIS Leif Ragnar Hjorth from Norway put up the Italian Beardie in Group 1, handled by Russian Olga Klimova, who British (American) Cocker exhibitors may remember winning BOB at Crufts a few years back.

Group 9, with Romania’s Roberto Schill in charge, was from ringside dominated by Ricky the Standard Poodle, which was on top form despite the long trip from Peru, however he failed to make the cut of ten. The group was won by Mikke Nielsen from Sweden with his Dwarf Poodle.

Rafael de Santiago judged Junior BIS and I was disappointed to see that the glorious Cairn was not present as I felt she would have been an easy winner. Afterwards I discovered that her owners had been unable to change their return flight to Sweden, which was such a shame. However I am sure we will be hearing a lot more of her in the future.

The members of the athletic dance theatre gave us a very elaborate routine and then we marvelled again at the voices of Angelo and Valentina – their rendition of the national anthem was particularly moving.

Francesco Balducci – former President of ENCI – then took centre stage to decide BIS. Once he had seen all ten they left the ring and the final four were called back in reverse order.

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Fourth was the Gordon Setter from Italy, Ludstar Frederick Frankenstein, handled by Ludovica Salamon, who had previously thrilled ringsiders by handling a Breeder’s Team of Irish Wolfhounds that moved in total unison with her. Third was the Italian Greyhound from Italy, Lady Godiva Dei Raggi Di Luna, Second the Dwarf Poodle, Kudos Firework, from Sweden, and then the suspense was built to a pitch before we caught sight of a clearly overwhelmed Olga Klimova emerging from the black curtains with Ops I Did It Again Del Cuore Impavido, the Italian-bred Bearded Collie.

There can be no doubt that this was one of the best World Shows ever and ENCI, Bremadog Dog Show Service and the countless individuals and clubs involved deserve the highest praise for their superb organisation.

It was hardly surprising that one of the talking points of the spell in Milan was FCI’s granting of the World Show to China in 2019. When you consider that the past two FCI World Shows have been held in Finland and Italy, two countries with significant cynological pasts and traditions, both home for many years to very established breeders, it struck many observers as odd that the majority’s choice should be a country that was only accepted by FCI as an associate member in 2011 and a full member yet later still. The fact that the FCI General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for China rather than countries such as Germany – a country with a longstanding tradition in the purebred dog world, caused all manner of speculation and rumour, as was to be expected, and I have to say the joke about comparing FCI with FIFA did get rather stale by the end of the week.

China was however to continue in the headlines just as Milan was becoming a pleasant memory when Facebook users seized upon two facts that caused something of an uprising. Firstly, much exposure was given to the fact that the Yulin Dog and Cat Meat Festival was

due to take place in a city near Vietnam. Facebook was bombarded with stomach-churning photographs of dogs being hideously abused prior to consumption. The methods by which dogs met their ultimate end are too horrific for me to begin to describe here. This of course gave rise to a tide of Facebookers who felt that FCI allowing their World Show to be held in a country where such (to us) sickening traditions continue, and there are no animal welfare laws, was unacceptable.

That was the first issue that clearly was not escaping the eyes of FCI high-ups as its key officials are regular Facebook contributors.

The next issue (not comparable in terms of welfare, but equally inflammatory in the context of tradition) was the realisation that back in March of this year the FCI’s General Committee unanimously approved a request from the Chinese Kennel Union to change the country of origin of the Tibetan Mastiff, Tibetan Terrier, Tibetan Spaniel, Lhasa Also and Shih Tzu to China. The CKU further requested that the “country of development or patronage” of the Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu and Chow Chow should be changed from Great Britain to China! It could possibly be argued, on the basis of Tibet’s history, that China has some tenuous right to claim to be the country of origin of the Tibetan breeds, unpalatable though that might be to the purists, but to suggest they have been the country of development or patronage is laughable and hopefully FCI will never agree to this.

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he backlash on Facebook – much of it rather emotional and illogical it has to be said – was such that FCI President Rafael de Santiago promptly put out a press release regarding the country of origin issue and also the Shanghai World Show decision.

It is becoming more and more obvious that China is trying to be a major player in our sport, and clearly there is vast wealth available, so many people are wanting their slice.

The recent debacle between FCI and AKC over Americans judging at nonFCI regulated shows in Asia is just the tip of the iceberg.

It occurs to me that Napoleon Bonaparte was the clever one. It was he who said, “China is a sleeping giant. Let her sleep, for when she wakes she will shake the world!”

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Entry of over 400!

Our appreciation to Breeder-Judge Mr. Kevan Berry

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starvation have a genetic impact on one’s children or grandchildren?

Bygren zeroed in on the records for 1905, drawing a random sample of 99 Överkalix residents who had been born that year. Scouring the agricultural records, he and his colleagues determined how much food their fathers and grandfathers had had during their childhoods, especially during pre-puberty, when sperm cells are maturing.

The results were astounding, and more than a touch unbelievable: Boys who had experienced one of those rare winters when food was so plentiful their eating bordered on gluttonous produced sons and grandsons with shortened life expectancies. On average, the offspring of these overeaters died six years earlier – usually, of diabetes – than those whose parents and grandparents had endured food-deprived winters. When the data was controlled for other factors such as socioeconomics, that number jumped to an unbelievable 32 years earlier.

So, in essence, having a grandfather who nearly died from starvation significantly increased a boy’s life expectancy.

It took years for Bygren to get his paper published, not because his methodology was faulty, but because the results seemed so improbable, even impossible: It was generally accepted that epigenetics can affect how an individual’s genes “behave” as they interact with the environment. But no one had posited that these changes could be passed down generation to generation.

(Bygren’s later research found that starvation had the opposite effect on women: Female residents of Överkalix who had been in utero or newly born during its years of famine – the developmental period when their ova were forming –had decreased life expectancy.)

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think. If whether or not your greatgrandfather ate a salami sandwich in 1898 has an impact on your longevity, think about how our animal husbandry impacts the genetic health of our breeding animals. What our dogs eat, how they are exercised, the toxins and stresses they are exposed to, and at what developmental stages – all could dramatically alter our breeding programs, for both better and worse.

It’s fascinating to contemplate how this worked in the traditional, large-scale kennels of 70 or 80 years ago, when breeders reared up whole litters, and kept multiple generations under similar conditions, with identical husbandry. In such controlled, sustained environments, breeders could have unwittingly been programming the breadth and depth of their breeding programs – again, for better and worse.

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here are some fanciers who like to spend their time on email lists and Facebook pages relentlessly banging the drum of how outcrossing is the only way to keep genetic disease at bay. (These pundits are usually never breeders, or in the rare case that they are, generally unsuccessful ones, though that’s another story altogether.) Epigenetics is a wildcard that never factors into their pronouncements. Rather than being hyperfocused on how to avoid expressing a genetic problem, what a novel idea it would be to search for ways to avoid creating the problem in the first place.

In many ways, the more we know, the less we know. Keen breeders feel this in their bones, learning to draw as much on instinct as certificates from OFA or Missouri or OptiGen. It’s impossible to know what exact external forces comprise this tapestry of genetic interactions that makes our dogs who they are, but we can certainly guess. Lifestyles that most closely simulate those our dogs would experience in nature is a good starting point.

As dated or quaint as it may sound, there’s real wisdom in the works of naturalists such as the late British herbalist Juliette de Baïracli Levy, who wrote “The Complete Herbal Handbook for the Dog and Cat” in 1955. There’s a dog-show connection here: Levy bred Afghan Hounds under the Turkuman banner.

It was her famous export, Turkuman Nissim’s Laurel, that was the first Afghan to win the Hound Group at Westminster, owner-handled by Sunny Shay in 1950; when bred to the daughters of Shay’s even more famous Shirkhan, he helped spark the Grandeur dynasty.

Levy, who gained her herbal knowledge from traveling with the gypsies of Europe, had a straightforward “natural rearing” philosophy: Clean food, clean water, clean air. Contact with the earth, and the sun’s rays.

In her herbal handbook, Levy wrote this plea from the dog to his owner, noting that the requests were as much for health as happiness: “I pray you who own me, let me continue to live close to Nature.

Know that: I love to run beneath the sun, the moon and the stars; I need to feel the storm winds around me, and the touch of rain, hail, sleet and snow; I need to splash in streams and brooks, and to swim in ponds, lakes, rivers and seas; I need to be allowed to retain my kinship with Nature.’”

Dogs that were reared this way – that is to say, naturally – were inherently healthier, she explained.

Generations of her Turkuman Afghan Hounds thrived on it.

“Success in good health does not come overnight, it may take several generations to undo the bad health which man has been building up in his own life and the life of domestic animals during the past hundred years, when artificiality in medicine, diet and agriculture began to predominate in the Western world,” she continued. “But success, in time, is sure, because Nature’s own laws are unchanging, and Nature does not fail to those who obey her simple laws.”

I am willing to bet Juliette de Baïracli Levy didn’t know about epigenetics. But her dogs – and, by extension, her breeding program – benefitted greatly nonetheless.

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you get the view that this gorgeous seaside town is famous for, or see the incredible tall ship the iconic “Bluenose II.” If you have the chance you can also have dinner at the five star Fleur de Sel restaurant.

Or for a quick bite go to their sister restaurant Salt Shaker.

So next year plan to attend these fabulous shows and enjoy all Lunenberg and the South Shore has to offer.

The Canadian Professional Handlers association has announced that its annual Top Dog dinner and benefit will be held in conjunction with the Edmonton Kennel Club shows August 6-9 2015. The shows in Edmonton feature four all

breed shows, four obedience trials, four rally trials and two sent hurdling trials.

As well there is a junior handling competition and two specialty shows for Dobermans, one for poodles, and one for all toy breeds. You can go to www.canuckdogs. com for complete information. These shows and trials as well as specialties close Sunday, July 12, 2015.

The Canadian Kennel Club has announced that the Junior Handling National competition for both conformation and obedi-

ence will be held in conjunction with the Caledon Kennel Club shows and trials held November 27-29 2015. These shows are held in Toronto Ontario at the International Centre, which is a convenient stone’s throw from the Toronto International Airport. Junior handlers must win their zone final to qualify for this event and the winner of conformation presents Canada at Crufts in 2016. For more information you can again go to www.canuckdogs.com.

Deadline for the Sonny Tougas Memorial Bursary is July 31, 2015. This Bursary is designed to aid a young person in their quest to further their education beyond secondary school. This bursary was founded to honour the memory of Maurice ‘Sonny’ Tougas and Canadian Kennel Club All Breed judge who passed away on October 31 2008. Sonny had a profound impact on the sport of purebred dogs and was instrumental in mentoring anybody who came to him for help in various aspects of our sport.

The Top Dogs According To Canuck Dogs As Of June 19, 2015 1 Portuguese Water Dog Ch Claircreek Lusitano Oceano Atlantico 2 Giant Schnauzer Lowdown Remys Girl V Aerdenhout Ch Adessi Elemental Afterglow 3 Standard Poodle 4 Standard Poodle Ch Dawin In Hot Pursuit Ch Marron’s Jimmy Choo 5 Papillon Signature’s Harry Nile V Kridler 6 German Shepherd Dog 7 Irish Setter Ch Eltin’s Unequivocal Contender Ch Snowmist’s Wind n’ Reigning 8 Siberian Husky 9 Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Ch Auriga’s Peter Parker Ch Polo’s Air Force One 10 Afghan Hound 80 Dog News

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Group First - Judge Mr. James Noe

GCh. Solaris Smokin’ Hot Habenera Bred by: Beth Kirven & Abbie Hanson & Rachael Murphy & Kacie Davis Owned by: David & Andrea Martin & Beth Kirven Handled by: Dennis & Katey Brown

Group First - Judge Mr. Houston Clark

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Closing date for entries: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Superintendent: Rau Dog Shows, PO Box 6898, Reading, PA 19601 610-376-1880 • FAX: 610-376-4939

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Wear your lucky Pirates outfit for Dress up day etc, Saturday, August 8, and join us for a great time on Treasure Island at the Fundraiser after the show.

Decorate your set up in a Pirate theme---prizes awarded!!!

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that’s like getting the entire evening for free!

If your luck runs out, you can purchase more funny money, or if you’re feeling lucky, you can purchase additional raffle tickets! There will be a DJ for music to dance to or just sit and enjoy.

At the end of the gaming time,turn in your “funny money” for raffle tickets... all prizes will be raffled “Chinese Auction” at the end of the evening.

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maximum charges over fees determined by AKC based on the dog backgrounds and abilities of the people involved. But that’s a pipe dream on my part for sure. I still say though that

so long as those pushing for this change can get it through it should be done without stating any figure whatsoever and let the DJ charge as the others judges do today.

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ou know as well as I do that the ease of making up a dog to its American Championship has become less and less onerous through the past several decades notwithstanding the claims of people that finding championship points today is too difficult due to the decline of entries at the shows.

Reserve points counting towards Championships at Nationals, transferring of points in questionable class/special situations and never having to beat a dog of the opposite sex nor of a different litter all contribute to these situations.

The fact remains that virtually most any dog can be made up today and people fly or drive large distances to do just that. What though is the quality of the exhibit being made into a Champion in America today? Furthermore should the philosophy behind the Grand Championship titles where an exhibit can earn this title without beating competition be extended to include points from a 4 to 6 puppy class or better still as is to be proposed from a best of winners class in which there are only one male dog and one female dog entered in competition?

Do you remember years ago the giant fight and proposal to do away with Best of Winners classes in order to strengthen the value of an American Champion? This was led then by Chet Collier and Dennis Sprung within the Delegate Body only to be shockingly defeated by the Delegate Body after all signs pointed to its victory.

What should AKC’s role emphasize at today’s dog shows, the quality of competition at its shows or the ability to get more money into its own and show giving clubs coffers? Instead of lessening class competition and making it easier to earn Championship points quality rather than quantity should be the factors stressed. Instead of making sure that every Judge gets every breed and or group he or she desires why not make it tougher to get those breeds and groups? Perhaps electing to find quality over quantity would intensify competition and result in larger and better entries.

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he reported death of Donald Booxbaum in his mid-90’s is sad, sad news to many of us in our sport.

Donald was a character unto himself and early on he and his first wife the late Estelle Cohen were not only formidable competitors but a delightful husband and wife team with whom to spend time. After their divorce and Donald moved to Florida and married the charming Phyllis Whiteside they too became virtual stables on the Florida dog show scene and nationally as well. Many memories are associated with these people for which I am grateful in having played a small part.

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and examples, along with advice from many of the people involved with these, we started to think “Outside of the Box.” For several years we have been associated with the Great Lakes All Terrier Association (GLATA). GLATA is one of a few recognized all Terrier clubs in the country and it holds the Saturday date on our weekend. Following much discussion we successfully worked out a way for GLATA to share their weekend and our space with other specialty and group clubs.

We began by inviting area specialty Clubs to join us and helped them understand the benefits of multiple shows on a single weekend. The word started to spread of our willingness to work with specialty and group clubs. Eventually we convinced the newly formed Chicagoland Hound Association to join us on our weekend.

Our efforts have paid dividends and this year we hosted eleven specialty clubs, many of which held multiple shows over our weekend.

Improving the success of our specialty day was not our entire plan as we felt the need for our exhibitors, visitors, and friends to ‘have some fun.’ We knew that Harrisburg had a great Las Vegas night and “Woofstock…” well, “Woofstock” has a lot! We decided to have an old fashioned Block Party including live entertainment, food, and beverages.

Along with the event we made the decision to raise some money for a charity that is important to the purebred dog world and our obvious choice was “Take the Lead.” So off we went and it is working. Our raffle table is second to none with offerings such as 60” televisions, Honda Power Washers, 86 Dog News

paintings and drawings by recognized artists, gaming systems, a cash prize and much more! All of the items for this event have been graciously donated by exhibitors, cherished friends, and family. We also offer a 50/50 raffle and now for the second year in a row a single exhibitor has left our show with a lot of cash in their pocket. To date we have raised over $17,500 for “Take the Lead” and we have plans to continue our contributions to this great organization in the future.

GLATA is seeing their entries grow and the Chicagoland Hound Association gets bigger and better every year. The several specialty clubs that have joined our weekend are finding success from increases in their entries as well.

Little Fort Kennel Club is proud to report that our show has grown again this year and if we have anything to do with it, we have come to the end of our decline.

We will continue our efforts and find additional ways to attract exhibitors and visitors to our exciting weekend. We hope you enjoy the photos provided here by our show photographer Kim Booth of Booth Photography, who incidentally celebrated his 49th year in business at our show this year. We want to extend a huge thank you to all of our volunteer workers who unselfishly give their time to help us with our shows. A very special thank you to the exhibitors and dogs that attended our weekend events. We recognize that for many reasons choices have to be made when deciding which shows to attend and we hope that our facilities, judges, and the extra events will continue to encourage you to join us again or for the first time in the future.

The Best In Specialty Show Winning

Thinks He’s Wonderful

...and he’s right!

Shown Winning a Group First under Breeder Judge Mrs. Patricia Hastings

Sire: Ch. Cambria’s Out for Justice

Dam: GCh. Caryola’s Antigua WAC

” Max only decides to make it to the Dog Show once in a while. He finished his Championship in 5 weekends with 4 majors on his 10th month birthday.

He has gone on to add Best In Specialty Show and WAC to round out his name, plus receiving Multiple Group Wins and Group Placements.

Watch for Max with his best friend Kimberlie Steele Gamero Owned and loved by Sharon Loshin-Tsantiotis & Christos Tsantiotis sloshin@gmail.com

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Malinois American Belgian Malinois Club National Specialty Just as Lewis & Clark did over 200 years ago, Malinois fanciers from across the country followed the Mighty Missouri River to Explore, Discover & Celebrate all things Malinois!

The beautiful Marina Inn and Conference Center in South Sioux City, Nebraska was the primary destination for this National.

This facility is the most welcoming and supportive as any I have experienced in my many years of attending Nationals. It is also beautiful with grassy lawns & walking paths guiding you to walk beside the river.

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erding trials were the start of National week just over two hours to the west at Williams, Iowa. Three trials with sheep and ducks were offered over two days. High in Trial from the Started A Sheep class was Avonlea Dr Seuss on the Loose owned and handled by Patricia Terrio. While titles earned may have been less than hoped for, many Malinois showed beautiful working ability. Our judges Jerry Fields & Dan DeLegge are both Belgian owners.

Tuesday brought tracking in the early morning hours. Conditions were ideal with cool temps and a gentle overnight rain. The entry was small but mighty as both dogs not only passed, but showed perfect, efficient style. Ann MacKay and her elegant CT Avonlea Betcha By Golly Wow TDX VST PT AX AXJ and Peggy Shaver with the lovely DeeDee Ot Vitosha both earned National passing rosettes as well as praises from our judges, Carol Ruthenberg & Bob Willoh (Belgian owners also).

Tuesday afternoon was the start of agility on the pristine ball fields just a stroll from the host hotel. Judge and Malinois owner Joan Mullen set challenging yet fun courses in Time2Beat, Standard & Jumpers. So many excellent runs! Agility was on the schedule for Wednesday morning as well, giving entrants another opportunity for those Qs. A bit of rain did not dampen anyone’s spirits or endeavors. High Combined in agility was CT Avonlea Betcha By Golly Wow TDX VST PT AX AXJ, owned and bred by Ann MacKay. Wednesday afternoon over 20 Belgian Malinois were tested for their American Temperament Test Society certification. While testing resembles a walk in the park where everyday life situations are encountered, judges evaluate the dog’s reactions to many varied stimuli. Neutral, friendly and threatening situations are presented, allowing the dog to distinguish between non-threatening situations and those calling for more watchful reacContinued on page 90

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tions. Dogs passing are awarded the TT title.

I understand that all Malinois entered passed.

Wednesday evening three long-time ABMC members took us on a stroll down history lane while attendees relaxed with a favorite beverage. The discussion was lively, informative and enlightening to all in attendance. Sue Haase, Pat Perkins and Ann MacKay reminded us how understanding our history is vital to best forecasting our future and the breed we hold dear.

Thursday brought a Regional Specialty in the Marina Center. Belgian Malinois entries are historically not huge, so offering another opportunity for majors was well received. The Regional judge was the wellrespected Edweena “Teddy” McDowell. Her choice for BOB was past National winner GCH Caveat’s HD Ultra Classic Outlaw, bred & owned by Beth Todd. WB & BOW was Burr Oak’s Zareba Masquerade, owned by Marie Glodowski & Cynthia Russell, BOS went to GCH Avonlea Singular Sensation RN BN, owned

by Jane Rothert & Ann MacKay. WD and new CH to Shady Island Jasper of Anduin, owned by Stephanie McDaniel.

That evening the club recognized our Rescue & Honor Parade entrants in a lovely riverside room, followed by ABMC Hall of Fame. Sue Haase & Judy Hagen took charge of this event and it was done with style. Lovely booklets were distributed to those in attendance. Each dog was honored with a tribute read

by Sue and presented with a beautiful personalized rosette as they strolled through the crowd with their owner. There were few dry eyes at the end of this moving celebration! A delicious Award Banquet dinner was followed by a very competitive live auction and silent state basket auction.

Obedience and Rally are events that showcase the incredible working abilities of our Belgian Malinois, the obedience competition began bright and early on Friday.

With 48 entries the judges had their work laid out ahead of them. Judge Loretta Lazzara challenged participants and their dogs in Beginner Novice, Novice A, and Open, while Judge Cynthia Simonsen (Malinois owner & past HIT National winner) kept the entries moving steadily in Novice B, Utility & Veterans competitions. So many beautiful working teams!

High in Trial went to Patty Terrio and CH Avonlea Dr Seuss On the Loose CGC RN BN CD with a 199.5 from Novice B! High Combined was Melinda Wichman and Carousel’s Call of the Wild UD MX MXJ. Very Versatile Malinois! The judges collaborated on Team judging – always a crowd favorite!

Three teams competed with Team Avonlea coming out on top!

Lisa Knock of Tri Sorts kennel, who truly grew up with Belgian Malinois, was our esteemed Sweepstakes judge.

Lisa delighted in the Puppy entries, admired the Working entries, and was so honored by the Veterans. There was a smile on her face throughout judging, expressing her delight with her assignment. She selected Caveat’s Memories of My Favorite Beetle (breeder/owner Beth Todd) as her Best in Puppy Sweepstakes winner, with New York New York du Hameau StBlaise (owner Trisha Gautier) as the Best of Opposite Sex winner. In Working Sweepstakes all entrants must have performance and/or working titles.

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HIASC (Cheryl Smith & Ann MacKay, owners). In very competitive competition, Ms. Knock awarded Best in Veteran Sweeps to CH Avonlea Love Shows HSASDC HIASC (Cheryl Smith & Ann MacKay, owners) and Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweeps to CH MACH Avonlea Show Off TD MXG MJG MXP2 (Barb VanEseltine owner). Beautiful AND talented!

Saturday morning brought a return to performance with 26 Rally entries under Judge Cynthia Simonsen. Those in attendance watched many teams show great precision as they worked the courses. 20 teams qualified with three teams earning a perfect 100 score! Ms. Simonsen awarded Highest Scoring Dog in Advanced B & Excellent B classes to Mpacts Great Expectations owned by Bob Rodriguez.

After a week full of talented Malinois competition, it was time for breed judging. Rory Friedow DVM had the honor of judging this year’s entry. As a breeder judge he was thorough and thoughtful as he worked through the classes. He selected from the Open class Esprit’s Déjà vu at Endeavor HIC as Winners Dog (owner, Allison Ward) with Reserve WD going to Caveat’s Ringo Starr (owner, Colleen McDaniel). In bitches Winner’s went to Caveat’s Memories of My Favorite Beetle (breeder/owner Beth Todd) – she was also Best Puppy in Sweeps. Reserve WB was Alouette’s Rolling Stone (breeder/owner Kathy Greenwood).

The depth of quality was clearly evident as Dr. Friedow examined, gaited and contemplated his Best of Breed entries. The tension built until he selected GCH De Vel Cy Pres BN HSAS HIAC TT (Allison Ward, owner) as the 2015 National Specialty BOB. “Tova” was also the 2012 National winner. Best of Opposite Sex was awarded to GCH Avonlea Singular Sensation RN BN, owned by Jane Rothert & Ann MacKay. Best of Winners went to the

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male Esprit’s Déjà vu at Endeavor HIC. Select Dog - GCH Caveat’s HD Ultra Classic Outlaw (Beth Todd), Select Bitch GCH Burr Oak’s Triumphant Celebration PT CGC (Cynthia Russell & Doug Lemster). Dr. Friedow also selected four Awards of Merit from this quality entry: CH Avonlea Mysterious Supernova NAP NJP (Ken Hansen), GCH Isell’s Ivano aka Zenvo FCT CA BH (Elizabeth Antos & D. Erspamer), Veteran Dog winner CH No-How So Far Away (Angela McCalla), and Veteran Bitch winner CH Avonlea Love Shows HSASDC HIASC (Cheryl Smith & Ann MacKay, owners). CONGRATULATIONS to all the beautiful and talented teams! Nearly every winning entry has earned multiple performance titles – versatile Malinois indeed!

At the end of a week packed with various events, Saturday night was time for a celebration! Cinco de Malinois was the perfect party on the patio of the Marina Inn - a full build-your-own taco bar and Margarita station! Friends and “dog-families” touted the week’s wins and accomplishments as well as look ahead to the next year’s competition and gathering of Belgian Malinois.

Sunday morning brought two additional activities for those that still had energy and energetic dogs! Jeannie Daugherty offered an Introduction to Nosework seminar in the Marina Center. Meanwhile, outside in a grassy arena near the hotel, judges James Bergert & Jane Rothert were overseeing Herding Instinct testing. When asked if the club could bring in sheep to the host hotel – their answer was ABSOLUTELY! What a grand place to host a national specialty! Over a dozen Belgian Malinois earned their HIC on the last morning of the specialty. As show chair for the 2015 National Specialty, I was proud to see those participating live out the year’s theme. They EXPLORED the area and new venues with their dogs, they DISCOVERED how truly versatile and talented our Malinois are, and they CELEBRATED their dogs, their friendships, their club and their breed!

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appy 4th of July! Congratulations to world famous judge and equally famous Wire Fox Terrier breeder, that happy Irishman HARRY O’DONOGHUE and his wife MARY, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this week. In those fifty years, the O’DONOGHUES had nine children, so imagine the celebration...

Bravo to the English Kennel Club, which has wisely decided to return to a print version of its KENNEL GAZETTE. They listened to the requests of the fancy and were mindful of the expense. They have cut costs by using cheaper paper and editing their content by cutting out the fluff. Now if only the American Kennel Club would follow suit, using the same formula. Cut the quality of the paper, cut the fluff four-color articles and print the secretary’s pages and updates concerning the AKC and its constituents. Retired multiple group judge DONALD BOOXBAUM passed away this week. Along with his former wife ESTELLE BOOXBAUM COHEN they were Great Dane fanciers and both went onto judge multiple groups. ESTELLE went onto marry German Shepherd Dog fancier RUSSELL COHEN. DONALD married the charming and effervescent PHYLLIS WHITESIDE. Residing in Florida, together they traveled as DONALD was a sought after judge.

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found at DONALD’S ring with a smile.

They were members of the Kennel Club of Palm Beach. In addition to PHYLLIS, DONALD is survived by a daughter and grandchildren. All of us send our deepest sympathies to PHYLLIS and family on their loss. Beaglers and the dog world alike were saddened by the sudden passing of JULIE WRIGHT. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to her family. Celebrating Birthdays… MARIPI WOOLDRIDGE, BRUCE SCHWARTZ, JOSHUA DESROSIERS, PHYLLIS WRIGHT, DELORES BURKHOLDER, LINDA ROSWELL, MARK THRELFALL, CANDY CARSWELL, MICHELLE STEELE, LAURA KING, JENNIE WORNALL RANGEL, BILL DOTY, MATTHEW BETTIS & dad JIMMY BETTIS, MARY ELLEN THOMAS, ROBIN GREENSLADE, KATHY MCINDOE, TERRI GALLE, TRACY ABREU, HEIDI GERVAIS, FRED BASSETT, DANA GABEL, GRACE ACOSTA, SULIE GREENDALEPAVEZA, BOB SHREVE, JAMIE DONELSON, PAM WINTER, JANINA LAURIN, PHIL MARSMAN, MARY NORTON, MICHAEL KEMP, MINTA WILLIQUETTE, CLAY COADY, BARBARA CALL, ANGELA BOOTH and GREG MCCARTHY.

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f f O e th e lsa h Continued FROM page 44

lar bill introduced that would’ve expanded existing law by requiring accused owners to pay impoundment costs prior to retrieving their animals and if they were unable to do so, an unidentified “animal welfare agency” would’ve been empowered to order euthanization of seized animals. Many would argue that this gets at the crux of the AR extremists’ agenda: they don’t want to save animals, they want to kill animals and eliminate the rights to own and breed them.

How they achieve that goal may begin by something as simple as appealing to unenlightened legislators to craft legislation that bans tethering but when delved into, there is a much broader intention involved. Kudos to all who responded to defeat these efforts.

Once again efforts were made to put further restrictions and unnecessary requirements on large-scale breeders and to paint more hobby breeders as commercial breeding kennels.

These did not advance in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Tennessee nor in many localities such as Washoe County, Nevada.

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And, yes, there was the appearance of mandatory spay/ neuter on the docket, this time in New Mexico, where a bill was introduced that sought to allow methods to fund a spay/neuter program. It also contained a provision that would require the state’s animal shelter board to develop and implement a statewide spay and neuter program.

However, due to the outcry from concerned breeders and owners, the bill was amended to require the board to develop a voluntary statewide spay and neuter program instead, and also included criteria for agencies to allow them to receive assistance for dog and cat sterilization from the animal care and facility fund.

The amended version went into effect today (July 1).

The old standby, breed-specific legislation (BSL), also reared its ugly head again, this time in Rhode Island, where a house bill sought to reinstate localities’ breed-specific ordinances that were enacted prior to the state’s 2013 ban on such local laws. The RI House Health, Education and Welfare Committee recommended the bill for further study. Perhaps there is no greater example of the ongoing canine legislation battle than this one, since as recently as 2013 a ban on these local laws was implemented. That victory was hailed as a long, hard fought effort thought to end all arguments and allay fears yet here Rhode Islanders are facing a possible reinstitution of these bans.

No rest for the weary indeed, but past success bodes well for dog owners everywhere and examples of victory abound from coast to coast. May we continue to enjoy, protect and fight for all of our freedoms, including the rights to own and breed dogs responsibly.

“The old standby, breed-specific legislation (BSL), also reared its ugly head again, this time in Rhode Island, where a house bill sought to reinstate localities’ breedspecific ordinances that were enacted prior to the state’s 2013 ban on such local laws.”

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How then to replace the ‘numbers game’ with a better system is the quandary that is facing those in the UK who are responsible for training judges and those responsible for approving them.

OF NO VALUE AT ALL

Of course I understand that the size of the USA makes it difficult to produce a system of judge training and approval that is easy to administer. However I simply cannot see that giving someone credit for sitting the multiple choice AKC Breed Standard Test has any real value at all. It is simply an exercise in being able to read the AKC Breed Standard in front of you and be able to compare those words to the words used in the questions. I am sure that you could give that task to a man or woman in the street who had never ever seen the breed concerned and they would be able to succeed in completing the simple task, given that they had a modicum of intelligence.

In addition, in my view the number of Component Educational Units (CEUS) required and the weightings given to some of those seems to me in some cases to be quite pathetic. And why attending a national specialty show of a breed should take a judge two thirds of the way to being approved for a low entry breed and only one third of the way for a regular entry breed, I simply cannot imagine. The only reason for letting judges loose more easily on low entry breeds than on regular entry breeds, must surely be that the AKC cares less about those smaller breeds and thinks that if a judge does badly, less damage will be done to a smaller breed than a numerically larger breed. In fact, on the contrary, the damaging consequences of bad judging in a numerically small breed are probably greater than in a numerically large breed.

But criticism of existing or proposed systems is not a positive attitude and doesn’t get us any further forward. What are the ideal criteria for approving people to judge breeds at senior level?

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CAN THEY JUDGE THE BREED?

Of course attendance at seminars is better than nothing and hands-on judging experience is another relevant qualification. However in my view it is a combination of these two achievements plus a rigorous assessment of a candidate’s actual judging of real dogs, under scrutinised conditions, that is the ideal.

And that assessment ought to be made by people who are considered as experts experienced in judging the breed - not by, as in the case of the AKC, an Executive Field Representative (EFR). The AKC says that the EFR: “becomes an enabler to both current and aspiring judges. The EFR will be concerned about the prospective and/ or aspiring judge’s success.” Surely the EFR ought to have some consideration for the exhibitors and dogs that are eventually to be shown to the candidate judges as well, rather than just on the future of the judges themselves. The AKC seems to put concern for the judge above everything else when the main concern should surely be for the exhibitors, the dogs and the breed!

And when it comes to the ideal form that this assessment should take, I would suggest a number of conditions.

• The dogs used should be a minimum of five and if possible of mixed quality.

• As far as possible the handlers of the dogs should either not be known to the candidates or the dogs should not be handled by their usual handlers.

• Candidates and assessors should all watch the dogs moving at the same time.

• Candidate should be asked to mark their placings of the dogs on paper and be expected to write a brief report on each one, outlining its specific virtues and faults.

• The identity of which candidate gave which response should not be known to the assessors.

• The assessors should be at least five in number and should be a reasonable mix of breed specialists and experienced judges of the relevant group.

In my view, with such an approach, judges can be relied upon to have not only a sound knowledge of the standard of the breed involved but also to have a reasonable ability to actually judge and decide on the relative merits of one dog as against another. They will also have demonstrated that they have the ability to assess the dogs while under some degree of pressure – as in the real situation at a dog show.

I accept that deciding how to achieve such an ideal approach in a country as large as the USA is another problem entirely.

That doesn’t however mean that we should kid ourselves that, as claimed by the AKC, the convoluted mixture of diverse options such as those included in the recently announced ‘Judging Approval Process’ is going to be some kind of panacea to cure the ills of poor judging.

The AKC tells judges that its new scheme is a program of: “attendance at specialties, mentoring sessions, and other activities which were based on your input, the prospective judge has a roadmap of expectations which are experience based”. In my view it may do all of those things but frankly I doubt very much if it will give breeders and exhibitors any confidence that the successful candidates emerging at the end of the process will actually be good judges of the breeds concerned.

Time will however tell!

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