Dog News
The Digest Volume 29, Issue 29
Of American Dogs $5.00
July 19, 2013
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Contents 10 Editorial
14 Babbling: Ever Been “Chuckled”? By geir Flyckt-Pedersen
18 The Lighter Side Of Judging: Split Decision Part 2 By michael H. Faulkner
50 The Judges Standard Newsletter Including A List Of Emeritus Judges At AKC 54 Off The Leash: Lessons From Westwego, LA By shaun coen
22 The Question Of The Week
56 Rare Breeds of The World: Cernico Dell’Etna
26 Irving’s Impressions: Helping To Revive The Fancy
58 AKC Endorsements, Puppy Book, Newsletter For Judges And More
By Matthew Stander
By RonniE Irving
30 Internet Bullies Of The Dog World By carlotta Cooper
34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked Of Connie Clark 42 All In The Family: Reflections From An AKC Inspector BY charles s. robey
by agnes Buchwald
By Matthew H. Stander
68 Just For The Sport Of It: July 19, 2013 The Michigan Sporting Dog Association Judges Education Seminars By Karolynne McAteer
74 Israeli Kennel Club: Happiness Is A Warm BIS Puppy By yossi guy
82 The Gossip Column BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris
44 Columbus Calling And Other Dog Stories In The News
88 Click - Riverhead Kennel Club
46 Washington State Club Makes Its Mark On K9 Community
96 Click - The Way We Were
BY denise flaim
BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris
BY Tish Cannon
By ranny green
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DOGTV TV programming is really going to the dogs as starting next month the first-ever TV network devoted to ‘stayat-home’ canines launches on August 1 on satellite provider DirectTV. Fact is it was first begun in Southern California near San Diego and was controversially reacted to then. According to the network DOGTV has been recognized by the Humane Society--automatic red flag as those motives are usually financially motivated rather than dog betterment concerned and “uses concepts widely supported by leading organizations” including the ASPCA! Enough said on that score one would think except for the fact that the idea seems to appeal to those who think DOGTV is a good baby sitter for the so-called “home alone” dogs. The press release from the network sounds like a panacea for those dogs that suffer a lack of stimulation as they are to be shown invigorating images and animation along with playful music “to get your dog up off the bed and moving”.Moving JUly where and to do what? Dismantle the bed? Additionally there is to be soothing music and images to keep pups calm and will also condition pups to sudden surprising loud noises such as horns and sirens. Those are contradictory results and statements which only raise further concern as to how well this concept has really been thought out. DOGTV will be free to DirectTV’s human subscribers through August 14. After that, it will cost $4.99 a month. The radio sounds like a better option to these pages that’s for sure.
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also has articles by field reps on such various topics as temperament, judges books and mouth examinations. The temperament article was particularly timely since there is said to be a case at a recent show where a Director’s exhibit was excused for either biting or attempting to bite another dog. Well the breed in question can have dog related temperament incidents but for a Director to be so involved is an out of the ordinary incident. A copy of an email is floating around in which the Director claims that his dog did no such thing but that he -the director- was the subject of a plot by senior management to besmirch his reputation. For sure the article about Temperament probably without meaning to do so explains exactly why the Director’s dog was at fault and exactly what a bite or lunge may constitute. What an attack by a senior officer may constitute is another matter entirely, one would think. As for mouth examinations they are discussed as falling into two separate areas but the overall suggestion is for the judge to be aware of the specific parent Club instructions as to how to examine the mouth. Most fascinating of course is the Parent Club which discusses undershot mouths to the 1/8th degree. Obviously there is no way to determine accurately the amount of undershot spacing and that is left to the judge. Since of all things this is a breed disqualification for some it falls under the ‘three time rule” and does not affect the dog’s ability to be shown unless of course it is the 3rd time and you are out theory. Whether or not there should be breed disqualifications for these kinds of faults remains debatable as does the entire concept of the breed disqualification at all remain a most contentious subject in the sport generally.
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THE EXPANDING SHELTER INDUSTRY The true facilitator for the sale of shelter animals have become the shelters themselves. Replacing the pet shops in many malls and other sales areas legislators who can be unfriendly to the breeder are willing to seemingly support and encourage people to buy from shelters instead. Shelters have become the new pet store of the day as not only does the purchaser buy his or her pet from the shelter but the toys and possibly the dog food as well. These new pet stores are turning into for profit operations under the spurious use of a notfor-profit banner and as importantly whether or not they are giving the proper care and socialization to the dogs they receive or even whelp seems to become a moot point. Basically shelters can act free of any regulation or oversight and once they sell the animal there are no restrictions placed on them whatsoever. This kind of business manipulation is not easy to accept and places a discriminatory burden upon the breeder of concern for his or her litter. Just recently the Nestle Purina PetCare Company announced the purchase of Petfinder, the largest online pet adoption website from Discovery Communications. Discovery is said to have paid $35 million in 2009 for Petfinder. Terms of the Purina transaction were not disclosed. Through a network of almost 14,000 animal welfare associations and pet shelters, Petfinder links people looking for a pet with hundreds of thousands of cats and dogs and has facilitated 22 million so-called adoptions since its founding by the Saul family in 1996. THE STANDARD No not the breed standard but the quarterly newsletter sent online to presumably all judges is called “The Standard.” The latest issue which writes about the JRC and is taken apart in this week’s AND MORE column 10 Dog News
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THE DOG DAZE OF AUGUST Comes THE NEW YORK TIMES again to discuss in its Science Section on Tuesday the 16th a dog breed it claims “that goes way back.” Called the Carolina dog from South Carolina’s swamp region of the Lynches River it is said to be recognized by the UKC. According to the authority on the breed a Mr. Anderson knowing when one sees one is “sort of a gut feel”. Sort of like a cross between a Labradoodle and a Peek-A-Boo one would suppose. But that’s where the entire argument of what is a crossbred and what is a purebred comes into play and the determination seems to be made almost upon a feel for the two animals mating. A nice theory to discuss on these hot summery nights that’s for sure but whether or not you would want to base a stud book on those kind of feelings is remote at best, that’s for sure too. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK No longer are AKC Board Meetings designated for the second Tuesday of each month. With the change of meeting dates as instituted by the new Board Chair the meeting dates become less certain and at the meeting planned for July 23rd it is understood meeting dates for the next three years are to be designated. Let’s all trust that not too many judge/directors will already have taken assignments for the dates selected or find that family affairs preclude attending a specific meeting. This apparently is the case with the meeting next week as Mr. Kalter himself is due to miss the Tuesday meeting for personal family obligations. That’s too bad for sure as Mr. Kalter’s presence as Board Chairman is particularly critical in the scheme of things.
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Best In Show CKCSC- USA
Best Bred By, Best American Bred, Best Blenheim In Show
Thank you Judge Mrs. Pat Lander for this Best In Show Win
Multiple Specialty & Group First Winner AKC Only being shown on a limited basis Working on Obedience, Rally, & Agility titles Bred, Owned, and Shown by: Owner/ Handler Janet York Dog News 11
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babbling By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
Ever Been “Chuckled”???
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ust read an interview with The Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling where it was mentioned that she had “invented” a number of new words in her books. I must confess that even I have come up with some new words, most of which are not suitable for civilized conversation, but I think the latest one definitely is! Maybe not a new word as such, but with a new meaning. To be “Chuckled”! Never heard it before? But surely you have had the experience! I’ll explain: To be Chuckled is when you, after judging a breed you know intimately (have been associated with most of your life and know inside out), find yourself verbally abused and criticized rudely, by a person who has little or no knowledge of the breed concerned. In this case the person involved is probably well versed in a few other breeds, but definitely not in the breed discussed, obviously “inspired” by friendship and loyalty to one handler and dislike of the winning handler! The “Chuckler” is not even worth discussing the breed with- but as far as I can remember I have only officially been “Chuckled” once- and because I knew I was right and the “Chuckler” way out at sea, I in a perverse way- enjoyed the discussion. But not the lack of tact and manners. Just have to accept that class and sophistication is not part of everybody’s register! If it’s caused by lack of intelligence or lack of proper upbringing is hard to tell! Still in retrospect, very sad to witness this kind of primitive behavior from a person who himself is a licensed judge. Reflecting about it later: If I were in any way a “pushover” could I have been intimidated, influenced or bul-
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lied by incompetent people to do what they would consider more politically and tactically correct than follow my own convictions of what is right or wrong…??? Sadly I think it does happen all over the world. But remember, whenever you are invited to judge it is your opinion they are paying for. Not some “Medium’s” who has worked his/her way into your brain. One important part of dog showing is that people see things (dogs) differently. How many times have you been ringside watching a group of dogs commenting: “He is too long in back”. Only to be challenged by your company who has a different opinion. And discussions about shoulders, fronts, toplines, tailsets, movement, etc. will go on forever, but it is just the individual perception of what is not only correct according to the standards, but what is pleasing to the individual eye, that makes this sport so diversified and at times exciting. And then of course, probably most significant: Type, Type, Type! I cannot ever remember having seen it in Scandinavia or the US, but in the UK there were, and probably still are, a number of exhibitors I would nickname “The Starers”. Instead of concentrating on making their exhibit look the best, they obviously believe they can intimidate the judge into letting them win, by staring at him/her. Straight into the eyes wherever they goas long as they are in the ring. I know for sure it did work at times, but not with me, as I simply consider it unacceptable behavior, which makes them eligible for excuse!
I suppose we have all been taught it is rude staring at other people for any reason and I know a number of judges who complained they found it irritating as they lost their concentration. But still didn’t throw the culprits out of the ring. So even if the “Starer” does not win he can affect the judge’s ability to do a proper job. In my humble opinion any exhibitor who deliberately tries to “derail” the judging, for whatever reason, should be excused! I don’t think any of us need that kind of distraction, I suspect that most of us are able to make our mistakes without any help…! I believe so many results would have been different if communication was less advanced than it is today. Minutes after a dog has won- or lost- we can all find out about it wherever we are in the world. Then of course, advertising has long been a way to tell the world how fantastic your dog is and brag about wins, etc. and I think it is wonderful that you in this country can openly show pride in what you have achieved. Can advertising enhance a dog’s career? Yes, I think it can. I believe some judges use the ads as kind of crutches when they are not certain about what to do …Personally I love watching photographs of beautiful dogs, but I don’t regularly read the written word. But advertising does not work everywhere: I remember an American dog coming over to Crufts a few years ago. Two weeks before the show a 2-page ad in one of the dog papers-or maybe both-appeared, which the “Natives” found distasteful and of course the dog did not win … So choose your target audience carefully! Continued on page 62
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TheLighter Side
By Michael H. Faulkner
of Judging
Split Decision - Part Two
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Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner that sailed primarily in the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line (known as Cunard-White Star when the vessel entered service). Built by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland…….. I continue to read about my home for the next four nights, skimming through the various topics, and stopping at the last paragraph, reading with newly found interest. Following Queen Mary’s permanent docking in California, the ship became a subject of haunting rumors. Since the 1980s, this supposed haunting has figured significantly into the marketing and promotion of the ship, with various attractions and tours presenting the theme for visitor. The ship was voted “one of the top 10 most haunted places in America” by Time Magazine in 2008.In particular, Cabin B340 is alleged to be haunted by the spirit of a person who was murdered there, and people have reported hearing sounds of children playing in the nursery. Not one to be afraid of a ghost, I follow MLFORUM to the ship in hopes of obtaining a room that facilitates restful nights versus evenings filled with haunted spirits, screaming children and ladies dressed in white. Our assigned room is on the Main Deck, number 053. Finding the room is another issue. It takes the two of us several trips up and down the elevator and several conversations with fellow lost passengers/guests to locate 053 at the end of a very long corridor. Our room is at the bow of the ship, port side. Starboard rooms were higher in cost, and were not available for early check-in. Sliding the coded key card into the slot, we are both amazed at the size of the room and the updated amenities. I take the bed closest to the two portholes. MLFORUM takes the bed closest to the restroom. Before leaving the SHIP to locate RB at overnight parking, I make a last minute split decision and unpack BBNRGB and matching case, careful to place my newly clean un18 Dog News
dergarments in their own special drawer, conveniently located across from my bed. Eventually, we locate our point of entry, return to the van, and find our overnight parking space next to RB and her new motor home. RB arrived from Sacramento, while MLFORUM and I were checking into the SHIP. “Perfect timing, if I must say,” I blurt out to RB, who is busy setting up tables, exercise pens, chairs, and all things in various shades of purple. I marvel at the number of my friends who have branded their dog show identities with various colors, shapes and items--purple, blue, black, pink, watermelons, dice, rainbows and more. We, on the other hand, have no signature color, no logo, no matching leads and no theme-inspired aprons. We have only three bottles of matching, fairly decent wine and of course, clean underwear. MLFORUM leaves me to entertain the dogs and to visit with RB, while she drives to the LAX to fetch MS.VERDORO from her horrific travels. RB and I bond over a couple glass of Chardonnay. MLFORUM AND MS.VEDORO appear one hour and thirty-one minutes later thirsty, hungry, and tired. Prior to dinner, the four of us scope out the rings and choose to unload crates, tables, and equipment under the grooming tent, close to tomorrow’s ring. We will rise at 4:30 AM, take care of the dogs, and then move the van to a parking location near the tent. Collectively, we agree to dine aboard the Queen Mary. Feeling confident in knowing my way around the mother ship, I guide the three ladies to the Chelsea Chowder House and Bar for dinner. The sign at the entrance reads: Capturing the feel of an authentic British chowder house, complete with subway-tiled walls, tables covered with butcher-block paper, and a decorative tin ceiling, Chelsea Chowder House & Bar is a contemporary take on the traditional fish house. Enjoy the lively atmosphere while dining on some of the best seafood and steaks around. Continued on page 66
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As a former all-breed professional handler, which breed did you consider the most difficult to exhibit and why? Elliot More We showed a number of breeds with what might be considered softer temperaments. It was often a challenge to motivate them on a consistent basis. However, at the other end of the spectrum, were a couple of our high energy Bullmastiff specials. These dogs definitely had a sense of humor. They could be particularly difficult in the Group and BIS, because they were fascinated by white ‘fuzzy’ things. They were convinced that they must be play toys. Whether it was the Samoyed in the Working Group or the white Toy Poodle in BIS, they wanted them badly and they often outweighed me. Fortunately this never resulted in any embarrassing incidents in the ring but one of them did get a mouthful of Samoyed hair once while waiting for the Working Group. Not cool.
Jackie Stacy Without a doubt, the MALTESE. The CORRECT, silky, single, white coat of the Maltese can not withstand the endless bathing, drying, wrapping and more that is required to present the Maltese special without damage to the coat. The coat experiences breakage. The hair shaft opens allowing color to grab and now you have a real dilemma. With the advent of the flat iron and use of product to flatten thick double coats the problems are intensified. Add to that tear and urine staining, static electricity and friction and shall I say....the MALTESE for sure.
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Mark Threlfall Min Pins. They were fun, but they always acted like they had too much caffeine. Joy S. Brewster Pre-show you have the show preparation including animal care, coat preparation and show grooming. This would have been the Mini Schnauzers, Scotties and Poodles among the many breeds I showed. In the ring regarding actually exhibiting the dogs, hands down it was the individual dog that just did not want to show or be in the ring. Over the 37 years I was an all-breed handler, I had my share of dogs that would be happy outside the ring and loved traveling to shows but get them in the ring it was a completely different story. In my opinion there was nothing more difficult than trying to win with a dog that did not want to be there. For a short time, we tried to analyze and work with these dogs to get them to come around. If unsuccessful, they were retired to a life at home or the whelping box if they were otherwise outstanding in quality. 22 Dog News
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Wood WorNall The breed that has proven to be the most difficult for me to show would have to be basset hound. I’ve never shown a breed where when you want a leg to go one way, it will always go the other way. And animation, forget about it! It gives me newfound respect for the recently retired “basset boy”, Mr. Bryan Martin. I think I would have retired as well. Oh that’s right, I did. Too many airedales!!!!! Jane Forsyth I always enjoyed showing the Miniature Pinscher the most so they get my vote. Independent and lively they always required your full attention at all times. Baiting down was a must, otherwise it gave the appearance of having a U neck. Bob Forsyth I really never found one breed more difficult to handle than another. It was just a matter of gaining the dogs’ trust. Some of course were better show dogs and loved to show; others would rather stay at home and sleep on the sofa. Continued on page 71
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IRVING’s impressions By Ronnie Irving
HELPING TO REVIVE THE FANCY Falling Show Entries
In recent years the dog fancy has been under pressure for a number of reasons. The recent economic downturn and the rising cost of fuel and travel have exacerbated the problem of show entries. We had all however been experiencing falling support for the sport of dog showing well before the 2008 financial crisis. There are probably a number of fundamental reasons for this. Firstly the range of opportunities that people nowadays have to spend their leisure time has probably never been greater. The advent of home computing, the internet and more recently other social media have presented far more ways of spending spare time to the average person than ever before. Added to that the trend to single occupancy homes with, in Europe at any rate, many more people living alone, has militated against dog ownership. Spare time itself has also in many cases been reduced, with more and more people in the UK at any rate, working longer hours and sometimes in more than one job. All of that acts as a discouragement to dog ownership. This in turn must mean that the resulting pool of potential dog show exhibitors has reduced in line with the trend. Add to these issues the increasing urbanization of populations in the Western world with more people living in cities and less having their homes in the countryside and you get a reduced number of potential dog breeders and dog show enthusiasts.
How To Improve Things?
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why dog shows are not as popular as they might otherwise be. There may be ways of all of us working together to improve things and to ensure that the decline, if not reversed, is at least slowed up. A number of moves have been tried over the years and have met with greater or lesser success. The problem is that measuring the success or otherwise of those moves is not easy because it is hard to say what would have happened even if the moves had not been put into effect. In the USA it would appear that one of the most successful moves to improve conformation show entries has been the introduction of the Grand Champion title. This has apparently been the stimulant for keeping dogs longer in the show ring after they have finished their champion title – to an extent that this didn’t happen as much previously. Under the old system, as I understand it, so many dogs were being finished early and then disappearing from the show scene - with mainly only the potential group winners and league table competitors carrying on competing at shows.
Some Actions Taken In The UK
Here in the UK we were previously faced with a sharp decline in entries at open shows and then later a similar drop in entries at championship (points) shows. Several years ago TKC set up a formal group to look at ways of boosting show entries. This consisted of representatives of all aspects of dog shows: exhibitors, show organisers, the canine press, the trade stand/concession operators, judges, and TKC. I had the task of
chairing the group and we came up with quite a number of suggestions, many of which were put into operation by TKC. On the awards side we did not have the problem that the AKC had of the champion title being too quickly obtained and dogs disappearing from the show scene for that reason. In a sense we had the opposite. Too many people were competing only at the thirty or show championship shows and not enough were attracted to stay competing at the many open shows that take place every weekend all over the UK. For that reason one thing was that we made some changes to an existing award – namely the Junior Warrant (JW) for dogs under eighteen months, to make it more user-friendly and to make some of its qualifying wins available only at open shows. We also introduced a new title the Show Certificate of Merit (ShCM) which could only be obtained by gaining qualifying wins at Open Shows. We also altered TKC regulations to make the use of these titles (JW and ShCM) after dogs’ names. These became a normal part of the registration and show entry name used. All of this I believe helped the open shows in the same way that the Grand Champion title has helped AKC shows. I cannot of course prove it!
Relax Bureaucratic Rules
In another range of changes to help show organisers we relaxed a number of rather old fashioned KC rules which we believed were anachronisms and had no real place any longer at modern dog shows. For example there had been some very onerous rules about the provision of wet weather Continued on page 78
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Judge Mrs. Christina Hubbell at the Mt Palomar Kennel Club
Owners Roy & Jo-Ann Kusumoto Breeders Roy & Jo-Ann Kusumoto & Mary M. Rodgers Presented By Moe Miyagawa
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Internet Bullies of the Dog World by Carlotta Cooper
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n the other hand, I would also argue that civility has taken a downturn. People seem to feel free to attack each other sitting at their computers in ways they would hesitate to do in person. In fact, if someone tried saying some of the things in person that they write online, they might get a punch in the nose. Right from the beginning of e-lists and other online communications, “flaming” became a new term for unleashing a tirade on someone online. “Snark” took on new life
are having a discussion with a paid media professional. Some of these media people include Carie Lewis, Director of Emerging Media; Lara Sanders, Social Marketing Specialist; Sarah Barnett, Emerging Media Manager; Anne Hogan, Emerging Media Specialist; and Julia Worth, Online Community Manager. You can read more about HSUS’s Emerging Media Program here: http:// dmawef.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ CarieLewisHumaneSocietyUS.pdf At least the paid professionals at HSUS
As we deal with the discovery that our government has been spying on us, for good or ill (very ill in my opinion), it’s safe to say that the Internet has brought some mixed blessings to our lives. It’s only been around for about two decades but it’s hard to remember a time when you couldn’t send someone an e-mail or read the news online. In the dog world we can easily view photos of each others’ dogs, share our latest wins, and ooh and aah over newborn puppies almost instantly. Communication has been greatly enhanced. online. Today things have gone farther and we have outright Internet bullies roaming e-mail lists, Facebook, and appearing on news and blog sites making comments aimed at others who post on dog topics. Certainly the worst offenders have to be the animal rights folks, at least in terms of their sheer doggedness. The Humane Society of the United States has an “emerging media” team that they call into action whenever there is a negative story about HSUS posted online, for example. They hit the comments section following the story to counter it and to rebut any less than flattering comments posted about HSUS. Since this is their job, they can stay online and post all day. If the story generates comments for several days, they can continue posting for days. And there are several people working for HSUS on this team so they can tag-team it. In addition, they don’t always identify themselves as working for HSUS so casual commenters don’t necessarily know they
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generally try to behave in a professional manner (and that is one of the few times I will say something nice about them). They don’t always speak the truth but they do engage in civil discussions, for the most part. However, HSUS’s rabid followers are an entirely different story. They, and other AR nuts, are some of the most vicious people you will ever encounter online. They delight in making personal attacks. It doesn’t matter if they know anything about you or not. They will simply make things up. They will call you names, make up ugly innuendo about you, and wish you dead or worse. If you comment on an article about any kind of dog topic, especially dog breeding, online, then you will probably encounter some of these whack jobs at some point. Some of these people are hit-and-run types but many of them seem to form a brigade that goes from story to story, ready to pounce on anyone who defends the AKC, dog breeding, showing dogs, or who says anything negative about HSUS. Continued on page 84
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Duluth Kennel Club - Sunday Giant Schnauzer GCh. Kenro’s Witching Hour Judge Mr. James Reynolds Owner Robin Greenslade, Luke Norton & Doug Hill Handler Amy Booth Duluth Kennel Club - Thursday German Wirehaired Pointer GCh. Mt. View’s Ripsnorter Silver Charm Judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Owner Victor Malzoni, Jr. Handler Phil Booth Twin Brooks Kennel Club - Sunday Samoyed GCH. McMagic’s Candied Ham of Pebbles’ Run Judge Mrs. Wendy Willhauck Owners Amy Kiell-Green, Andrew Green, Patty McCallum Handler Andrew Green Hockamock Kennel Club - Sunday Lakeland Terrier GCh. Larkspur Acadia Save Me A Spot Judge Mrs. Dorothy Taylor Owners Tony Barker, Susan Fraser and Maria Sacco Handler RC Carusi
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Trinity Valley Kennel Club - Sunday Cavalier King Charles Spaniel GCh. Miletree Northern Star at Shirmont Judge Ms. Marjorie Tuff Owners Dr. Bruce and Shirley Henry and Betsy George Handler Clint Livingston Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Club - Saturday & Sunday Miniature Pinscher GCh. Marlex Classic Red Glare Judge Mr. Thomas E. Daniels Judge Mr. Dana Cline Owners Leah Monte and Armando Angelbello Handler Armando Angelbello Comal County Kennel Club II Pointer Ch. Chesterhope State Of T Art Judge Mr. Arley Hussin Owners Jennifer Mosing & Jordyn O’Neill Handler Brian Livingston Inland Empire Kennel Club I & II Standard Poodle GCh. Brighton Lakeridge Encore Judge Ms. Gay H. Dunlap Judge Mrs. Jacqueline L. Stacy Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier Southeastern Iowa Kennel Club II Miniature Schnauzer GCh. Allaruth Just Kidding V Sole Baye Judge Mrs. Gloria Geringer Owners Ruth Ziegler & Yvonne B. Phelps Handler Bergit Kabel Continued on page 109
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What person do you most look forward to seeing at the dog shows? ALL MY FRIENDS.
What is your greatest extravagance? TRAVELING.
What do you dislike most about your appearance? I’M TOO SHORT!
What dog person would you like to see on ‘dancing with the stars’? BETTY LEININGER.
Questions
If you were forced to get a tattoo, what would it be? A LILY.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you? MY HUSBAND, MY DOGS AND MY LIP GLOSS.
asked of
Connie Clark
Born: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Resides: RIO DEL MAR, CA AND CHICAGO, IL Marital Status: HAPPILY MARRIED
When and where are you the happiest? WHENEVER AND WHEREVER I AM WITH GOOD FRIENDS.
Other people think I am...? HONEST AND CARING.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? A FASHION DESIGNER.
What would be your last request? TO BE BY THE OCEAN.
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Reflections From An AKC Inspector
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learned early on, in my dog inspection career, that the AKC breeder “grapevine” was one of the most powerful information tools in the country. It didn’t take long after coming on board, that not only my description but the make, mode and tag number of my vehicle was plastered all over the internet. On one occasion, the strangest thing happened. After not finding a breeder home, I returned to my hotel room and gave a return phone call. And for some unknown reason, when I dialed the number, I started getting the breeder’s phone messages. The first message I heard was another breeder who said something to the effect, “Mr. AKC is in town, you better have your dogs and records ready.” Another example of the “breeder grapevine”. Posted on a breeder’s front door was a rather crudely miss-spelled notice that read in part, “Dear Mr. AKC man, you don’t have a ‘4th Amendment’ right to be here, so get the ‘_______’ out of here.” Yes, I left. And yes, the breeder’s AKC privileges were suspended. While performing my routine inspection duties, I came across a house full of particularly nice toy breed dogs. The owner was so proud of his dogs that he just had to show me a male and female pair from
one of his recent litters. He held the male up and told me the dog’s name was “Regis.” He then held up the female, but before he could give her name, I abruptly interrupted him. Placing my hand on my forehead, as to imitate the great “Houdini,” I blurted out the name of the female was “Kathy Lee.” And to his bewildered mind, he asked me how I knew the dog’s name. I just chuckled and told him to look at his TV, which just so happened to be showing the “Regis & Kathie Lee” show. We both got a big chuckle over the whole ordeal. By the way, he passed the inspection with flying colors. One occasion, which I labeled “when the chickens come home to roast,” was quite an experience. This breeder had a fairly large rural country kennel arrangement, located in a tree-covered shady area of his yard. In the middle of the kennel was a rather distinguished looking large tree that was home to a number of chickens. I couldn’t help but ask what would happen if one of the chickens happened to fall to the ground. Before I was able to get my answer, it happened right before my eyes. A chicken happened to fall. And when it did, all the dogs flocked on the chicken and begun there noon meal. Gross as it seems, this was just a way of life for this kennel. The breeder was given a written warning, instructing him to remove all chickens from the kennel, which he promptly did. I’ll never forget the time a breeder met me at her side porch door, yelling for me not to come in the house, as her pet 15-foot python genus snake was loose and hidden somewhere in the house. You guessed it, her dog records were inspected from the trunk of my vehicle. I guess I have seen
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about all the variations of dog identification imaginable. Some forms were rather cruel, like the time a breeder had notched his long eared dogs’ ears and recorded the notched variations on the “Dog Ownership” records, as a form of identification. Obviously, the notched ears failed to pass inspection. I remember well the time this very nice elderly lady breeder’s well groomed Poodles were identified by various colored stone earrings. Stretching the policy a little, she passed inspection. You see, she only had 10 dogs and they were all considered to be her little children. I only wish all breeders were as she was. Then there was the time a breeder’s Chihuahua dogs were all lined up across the front kennel fence, as if on military parade review, wearing those brand new glowing orange dog collars, in which were displayed the big bright yellow cow tag identification numbers. I could have read the ID’s from the breeder’s back porch. I couldn’t help but lose my “professional cool” that day by busting out with laughter. I just knew, 5 minutes after I left, those ID’s would become history. Now I know, if you have been in the dog business any length of time, you too could share many “dog war stories”. Times may seem hard and competition may be getting stiff but integrity will always win out in the end. Just keep sharing your stories and laugh with the rest of us. I guess I’ve just about seen it all, when it comes to rubbing elbows within the dog world, from the half-breed dog experiences of early childhood to the most elite dog fancy relationships. I hope you have enjoyed your experiences, as much as I have mine. So, sit back and continue to enjoy your “Man’s Best Friend” conceptualizations.
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Columbus Calling … and other dog stories in the news Amid the raft of tabloid-worthy news stories in recent weeks – Edward Snowden, George Zimmerman (not to mention hapless juror B37), Duchess Kate and her missed due date – were two reports of special interest to dog folk. By Denise Flaim
The Carolina dog may be an American original
Ed Note: Are these three photos all of the same breed of dog? All are purportedly “Carolina” dogs.
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n case you’ve been sequestered in a Russian transit zone, here’s a recap: The need to catalog and quantify ancient history is a peculiarly human compunction. And when we don’t know the exact details –because our forbearers found cave walls to be a lot more time consuming to post on than Facebook timelines – oftentimes we just make it up. Which is how you get beguiling but completely apocryphal stories like the contention that the Afghan Hound was the breed that was invited aboard Noah’s ark. (As if antediluvian patriarchs have the time for pin brushes and snoods.) For many years, the conventional wisdom was that the indigenous dogs of the Americas were wiped out after the Europeans arrived in the so-called New World. Conquistadors not only brought along new and devastating diseases, but their continental breeds went viral in their own way, too, supplanting native dogs and driving them to extinction. But now comes a study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Soci-
ety B that contends that the blood of these ancient American dogs has survived all along. Focusing on mitochondrial DNA – the relatively unchanging genetic material passed along in the maternal line – an international team of researchers looked at samples from the Inuit sled dog, Alaskan Malamute, Greenland dog, Chihuahua, Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican hairless dog) and Perro Sín Pelo del Peru (Peruvian hairless dog). Only about 30 percent of the dogs’ DNA was of European origin; the rest matched that of canines from East Asia. (Only the Malamute’s pre-Colombian origin was considered by the researchers to be questionable, because of “ambiguous” results from the DNA comparison.) Recent studies have concluded that the first domestication of dogs began in southern China around 15,000 years ago. Tracing their origins back to that fountainhead of canine identity, these American breeds likely arrived via the Bering land bridge that connected Alaska and Russia during that time-misted prehistory. Rather than being diluted by the European newcomers, their gene pools were maintained, and with it their genetic identity. “The breeds that we are looking at are almost totally pure,” the study’s co-author and evolutionary geneticist Peter Savolainen of the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden told National Geographic, noting that modern-day Chihuahuas carry a unique haplotype, or “neighborhood” of genes, that is identical to that found in ancient archaeological samples. The study also examined the DNA of Carolina dogs, rural strays that live amid the longleaf pines and cypress swamps of the southeast U.S. and resemble dingoes or Asian village dogs. Previous studies of freeranging dog populations in the Americas had found them to be of European origin. But the researchers found that the Carolina dogs carried a unique genetic marker, A184, that previously had only been found in East Asian dogs. The other big news story of interest to dog fanciers centered around “sex ratio adjustment.” It turns out that there’s more to determining the sex of offspring than just the arbitrary coin flip. A study from the Stanford University School of Medicine posited that mammals actually control the gender of their offspring,
using a little understood but powerful internal logic that calculates what sex will increase the chances of their genes being carried forward to future grandchildren. Accessing more than 90 years of breeding records from the San Diego Zoo, senior author and associate professor of comparative medicine Joseph Garner looked at the three-generation pedigrees of 38,000 animals from 678 species, including primates; carnivores such as lions, bears and wolves; animals with cloven hooves like cows, buffalo and deer; and odd-toed grazers, including horses and rhinos. “The female is somehow picking the sperm that will produce the sex that will serve her interests the most,” taking into consid-
It’s a girl! And a new study says that her dam had a say in what her gender would be
The Peruvian hairless dog can trace its DNA back before the arrival of Columbus
eration the environment, her physical condition and the quality of her mate, Garner explained. It is, he quipped, “girl power at work in the animal kingdom.” Garner used a hypothetical lion pride to illustrate how this works: Typically, this social group will contain 10 or 15 females, headed by a male who is the only one of his gender permitted to reproduce. In this context, having a daughter is what Garner calls a “safe bet”: Even if she is not as hardy or competitive as the other lionesses, odds are that she nonetheless will have an opportunity to procreate. By contrast, producing a son is a “high-risk, high-payoff bet”: If he becomes the alpha male, his genetic influence will dominate the pride. But unless he is strong, tenacious and smart enough to win and maintain that ranking, he will likely live a bachelor’s life – without any of the fringe benefits. So, if a lioness has a mate who is particularly attractive and vibrantly healthy, she might be more inclined to roll the dice on a son, hoping he will replicate his father. Garner points out that there are parallels in human reproduction, raising the possibility that in our species, social cues may affect sex ratios: In polygamous societies, for example, the highest-ranking wife is more likely to produce a son than a wife of lower ranking. And a study of 400 American billionaires showed that they were more likely to have sons than daughters – presumably, as a safeguard to keep wealth from exiting the family. The biological mechanism for this isn’t understood, but according to one theory, females might be able to selectively slow the progress of “male” or “female” sperm, which are shaped differently, as they make their way through the mucous of the reproductive tract. It’s interesting to contemplate how this might work among purebred dogs: Are breeders who maintain bitch-only households stacking the deck in favor of litters with a preponderance of males? Does this explain the strength of certain male lines? If a stud dog consistently produces more sons than daughters, are the bitches he is bred to telegraphing their opinion that he is genetically desirable? Conversely, if an often-used stud dog produces many females, but relatively fewer males, is he a questionable choice for your breeding program? Only the bitches know for sure, and they’re not talking.
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Washington State Club Makes Its Mark On K9 Community By Ranny Green Photography by Randy Roberts & Jerry and Lois Photography
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hen a police department loses one of its K9 dogs, an entire force mourns. That’s what happened in June 2012 after Chance, a 6-year-old German Shepherd member of the Puyallup (Wash.) Police Dept. died while being treated at a local veterinary hospital. The cause of the death was undetermined. The dog was suffering from a back ailment and was sedated while undergoing an MRI scan at the time of its death. Upon hearing of the dog’s death and recognizing the police department was operating on a tight budget, the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers stepped to the plate a month later with a $15,000 donation to pay for the costs of a new highly specialized police and its training. Club treasurer Susan Gesting made the presentation to Puyallup Police Chief Bryan Jeter in a public ceremony, but the Continued on page 86
Officer Kevin Karuzas, left, urges his partner Maverick to go after Officer Matt Hurley during a training demonstration in June at the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers all-breed show.
Officer Kevin Karuzas, left, and his partner Maverick, are introduced to the crowd along with Officer Matt Hurley, prior to a working-dog demonstration they conducted at the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers June show.
At a civic ceremony last year, Puyallup (Wash.) Police Dept. Chief Bryan Jeter, behind the podium, receives a check of $15,000 from Susan Gesting, Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers treasurer, to help purchase a dog for the unit following the death of another during a veterinary-hospital procedure.
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Officer Matt Hurley with a training sleeve fends off Maverick, a Puyallup Police Dept. K9 dog, during a demonstration at the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers allbreed show in early June.
The Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers were presented this plaque by the Puyallup (Wash.) Police Dept. as thanks for the club’s $15,000 donation to replace Chance, a German Shepherd K9 member that died while being treated at a local veterinary hospital last year.
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Off LEASH
halk up another major victory on the breed-specific legislation front — this one in Westwego, Louisiana — to the concerted efforts of fanciers, club members, ‘bully breed’ enthusiasts and the American Kennel Club, which helped coordinate letter writing, email and phone campaigns to Mayor John Shaddinger and the members of the Westwego City Council. Much to its credit, the AKC Government Relations Department was all over this from the get-go, launching alerts as far back as April 12 for a proposal that was scheduled to be considered by the Westwego City Council on July 8th. At the hearing, it was withdrawn indefinitely by its sponsor, City Councilmember Glenn Green, who cited a lack of support amongst his fellow councilmen. As if often the case in these types of situations, there was a highly publicized dog attack in Westwego City in March, and City Councilmember Glenn Green vowed to take a stand. However, the ordinance presented failed to put the onus on irresponsible owners and didn’t address breed-neutral dangerous dogs. Also troubling was that new City Council members were to take office on July 1, just a week before the hearing was to take place. By giving all dog owners, breeders and concerned animal welfare proponents plenty of time to familiarize themselves with the troublesome items contained in the proposal and contact information of the city council members (both new and old) well in advance of the hearing, it allowed them to make in-roads with the council. Three of the newly elected council members – Johnny Nobles, Jr., Norman Fonseca and Garrison Toups – immediately came out against the proposal. This victory can serve as an example for dog enthusiasts everywhere, as it’s imperative that all dog owners, breeders and club members immerse themselves in canine legislation matters on the local level and whenever possible forge relationships with council and board members that are responsible for crafting legislation that can have a significant impact on their lives as well as those of their dogs. The Westwego proposal should also serve as a warning for dog lovers and fanciers everywhere, as it was a far-reaching attempt at changing animal ordinances. In addition to attempting to establish BSL, it also sought to impose breeding and ownership limits. As proposed it would limit individuals from owning no more than three dogs four months of age of older unless the individual owner had a valid kennel permit, 54 Dog News
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ByShaun Coen and would mandate that only one litter may be kept on the premises. However, as is typical with many of these proposals, the language remained vague and it was unclear whether or not the one litter restriction included a time component. One litter at a time? Per year? Per permit period? Furthermore, there is the threat that once such a limit is established it can always be reduced, from three dogs to two, one, or none, or from one litter to none. The cost of the permit wasn’t made clear, either. What was made abundantly clear was that all “pit bull” dogs would be banned under the proposal, and they were defined to include “any dog that is an American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier or any dog displaying the majority of physical characteristics which conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club or United Kennel Club for any of the above breeds” unless residents acquired a pit bull permit. Not surprisingly, the cost of obtaining such a permit wasn’t reported but in order to obtain one, an owner had to be at least 21 years of age, had to prove that the dog had been spayed or neutered and microchipped, and had to obtain homeowner’s or renter’s insurance of at least $100,000, among other requirements. In addition, The Times-Picayune reported that DNA testing would be performed to determine the breed of dog and given these challenging economic times, one would have to assume the cost of that testing would also be absorbed by the owner. Such requirements and expenses would certainly be enough to cause one to reconsider owning one of the “bully breeds,” or alternatively, it may lead to owners failing to license their dogs or to comply with vaccination requirements and perform other responsible ownership duties such as socializing their dogs, out of fear of being found out. Dog fanciers and show-goers also would’ve been deeply affected by the proposal in Westwego, which would’ve required that any show giving club that want-
ed to have dogs that meet the definition of “pit bulls” outlined in the ordinance at their event must obtain written permission from the City Manager to allow them and owners, breeders and/or handlers of these breeds would have to keep them in secure enclosures with proper warning signs while they were in attendance at an event. This provision should be cause for alarm for fanciers and show-goers everywhere. Could one imagine if Montgomery County, Pennsylvania or New York City adopted such an ordinance? What would become of the premier terrier event in the country and the most prestigious all-breed show and second longest running sporting event in the country? Those who have images of Rufus, the colored bull terrier who took Westminster, the city and indeed a nation by storm with his 2006 Best In Show win and subsequent appearances everywhere from Sardi’s to the Ronald McDonald House to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center burnished in their memory would find it hard to fathom those events without the inclusion of such a wonderful breed. It’s unfortunate that such a worthy ambassador of the breed (and all the ‘bully breeds’) can be momentarily forgotten about in the heat of a kneejerk reaction to a tragic incident but it serves as a reminder that all dog owners must continue the fight to oppose such damaging legislation. Champions of the bully breeds have made great strides with the ‘breeds not deeds’ argument and Westwego is another victory for the time being but all must be on the lookout for future versions of the ordinance in Louisiana and similar versions elsewhere. Kudos to all involved who helped table this discriminatory proposal, from writing letters and emails, calling councilmembers and appearing at the City Council Chamber. At the July 8th hearing City Councilmember Green spoke of the online petition that proponents of the bully breeds had signed in opposition to the proposal and had before him on his desk a copy of a book that someone had sent all council members, “I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful and Misunderstood Pet.” He also, however, mentioned something very disturbing, reportedly saying, “I’ve got 14 death threats on me, because of this ordinance.” There’s absolutely no place for that kind of behavior. In addition to being a serious offense it perpetrates a stereotypical, negative image of the owners of the bully breeds and of the breeds themselves, which couldn’t be further from the truth. Such behavior must not be tolerated, cannot be endorsed and has to be discouraged. Dog enthusiasts are urged to respectfully and cordially enlighten legislators on misguided, overly burdensome and discriminatory ordinances and proposals.
Lyric
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Breeder - Owner - Handled A Top 5* Whippet
Shown with Judge Mr. John Wade Thank you to Judge Mr. John Wade on this exciting placement in a lovely lineup of Hounds
GCh. Dual Champion
Ableaim Que The Music, MC Sire: GCh DC Ableaim Patent Pending, MC Dam: Ch. Ableaim It’s All About Me, SC
Lyric is Breeder - Owner - Handled by Jenny Boyd Owned and Bred by Chuck, Gail and Jenny Boyd Ableaim Kennels - Apex, NC www.ableaimkennels.com 919-362-4427 Lyric is a Breeder, Owner Handled Dual Champion *The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed
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Breeds Of The World Cirneco Dell’etna - Sicily/Italy
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isiting a dear friend, after cafe we watched the old film “Stromboli” with the incredibly beautiful Ingrid Bergman. She plays Karin, a displaced Lithuanian in Italy, who escapes the internment camp by marrying an Italian POW fisherman whom she met in the camp on the other side of the barbed wire. She soon discovers that his home island of Stromboli is very harsh and the people traditional and conservative. They act with hostility towards this foreign woman. Karin speaks little Italian, and Karin becomes increasingly despondent and eventually she wants to escape the volcano island. The film also features documentary-like segments about fishing and an actual evacuation of the town after an eruption of the volcano Stromboli (Wikipedia). Talking about volcanoes I remembered the three active volcanoes in Italy; Stromboli, Vesuvius, and Etna, and immediately came in my mind the dog connected to Etna, so in this way this article was born. The Mediterranean Sea, and Italy’s largest island, Sicily, is 25,706 sq km or 9,925 sqm, and it has a population of 5.2 million. The island is separated from the Continent by the Strait of Messina and is one of the favorite tourist places of the country for its beauty, history and traditions. This is a wonderful place with unique crystal-clear sea water, amazingly beautiful beaches with Continued on page 99
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outstanding sceneries. On mainland we can see the Mount Etna (3350m), the highest active volcano in Europe with its curious landscape. Lava flows and vast plains of black sand contrast with the green and fertile lower slopes. The gigantic volcano symbolizes the vitality of this region with its archaeological sites that tell the story of the ancient origins of Sicily. Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, is noted for its architecture, culture, and old history. The city is over 2,700 years old, and was founded in 734 BC by the Phoenicians. Palermo became part of the Roman Empire, and later for over a thousand years was part of the Byzantine Empire. From 827 to 1071 it was under Arab Emirate rule, but after the Norman reconquest, Palermo became capital of the Kingdom of Sicily and was later united with the Kingdom of Naples until the Italian unification in 1860. Having been ruled during the centuries by Asians, Africans and Europeans, Sicily is the world’s first multicultural, historical, and cosmopolitan society. Food and wine are among Sicily’s main attractions. When most people think of Italian food pasta and pizza come to mind, but one must taste the Caponata Siciliana salad made with eggplant, olives, capers and celery, and the desserts such as the Cannoli - a tubular crust with creamy ricotta and sugar filling, which is absolutely unforgettable. The delicious, and most curious is the Sicilian ice cream, because seemingly the ice cream was invented in Sicily during Roman times, when runners would bring snow down from Mount Etna to be flavored and served to wealthy patricians.
Also originated from Sicily is The Mafia (also known as Cosa Nostra), a criminal syndicate that emerged in the mid-nineteenth century. Each group, known as a “family”, “clan”, or “cosca”, claims sovereignty over a territory in which it operates. Its members call themselves “men of honor”. The term “mafia” has become a generic term for any organized criminal network. Sicily is a small piece of land but gigantic in producing personalities well known and recognized for their talents on every field, perhaps one of the oldest and most famous Sicilian scientists is the mathematician Archimedes from Syracuse (287 - 212 BC), painters like Antonello da Messina (1430 - 1479) and Renato Guttuso (1912 - 1987), and the famous musician and composer Vincenzo Bellini (1801 - 1835). The late actor Adolfo Celi, also the actor and director Frank Capra, and hundreds more. We can’t forget some very important American Sicilians. In Chicago the predominately Sicilian neighborhood was called “Little Sicily” and in New Orleans it was “Little Palermo.” The film The Godfather portrayed the AmericanSicilian mafia. And we had Joseph Barbera, born Joseph Roland Barbera, who was an animator, cartoon artist, director, producer and co-founder, together with William Hanna of HannaBarbera (now known as Cartoon Network Studios). The studio produced wellknown cartoons such as The Flintstones, The Jetsons and Scooby-Doo. Vincent D’Onofrio (born Vincent Phillip D’Onofrio on 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) actor and producer, best known as Detective Robert Goren in Law & Order: Criminal Intent. D’Onofrio’s parents are both of Sicilian descent. Al Pacino, born Alfredo James Pacino (born April 25, 1940 in New York) is a famous film actor. Pacino’s grandparents originate from Corleone, Sicily. The writer Mario Puzo was an author known for his fictional books about the Mafia. Puzo was born into a family of Sicilian immigrants, and his books are directed on his Sicilian heritage. Martin Scorsese, born in New York’s Queens, is a multiOscar nominated film director. Martin Scorsese’s family originated from the Sicilian town of Polizzi Generosa. His parents were the subject of Scorsese’s documentary Italianamerican and made numerous cameo appearances in his films before their deaths. The one and only Frank Sinatra, born Francis Albert
Sinatra (1915 – 1998), the world famous American singer is considered one of the finest vocalists of all time. Many critics place him as one of the most important popular music figures of the 20th century. Sinatra had a second career as an actor, and became admired for a screen persona. Sinatra also had a larger-than-life presence in the public eye, embodied by his signature song “My Way”. He was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, the only child of a Sicilian fireman father. Some of the most famous writers of Italy were born in Sicily. Among them are Luigi Pirandello, Giuseppe Tomasi of Lampedusa and, Giovanni Verga. And if I say that there are hundreds of important and famous personages more I am not exaggerating. In this scenery surrounded by beauty, fame, landscapes, flavors, and smells, is like a king seating in its throne, we will encounter Mt Etna volcano, which is one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and absolutely the most active in Europe. It has been erupting for several million years. This is the tallest active volcano on the European continent. It is the highest mountain in Italy south of the Alps. Etna covers an area of 1,190 km2 (459 sq mi) with a basal circumference of 140 km., and is in an almost constant state of activity. (www. mountetna.net). The fertile volcanic soils have extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards across the lower slopes of the mountain. Mount Etna has been designated a Decade Volcano by the United Nations. In June 2013, it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There are many other interesting facts about Etna; it has the longest history of eruption, has a base of 500,000 year-old shield volcano Continued on page 99
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AKC Endorsements, Puppy Book, Newsletter For Judges...
believe all conformation judges for AKC are sent from the Judges Operations Department a copy of a Newsletter called THE STANDARD. It seems to be an on-line publication now in its 14th year as the latest Spring/Summer 2013 issue is numbered Volume 14 Number 56/57. I believe I may have seen an issue or two in the past but for some reason three or four judges sent me a copy of the latest issue for my perusal. I suspect I received so many copies this time since the issue is partially devoted to the new Judges Review Committee. It is an obvious attempt to bring the judges up-to-date as to how and why this new JRC was formed and operates. Published it would appear by the Judging Operations Department I smell the hand of at least the Board in presenting its very one-sided viewpoint of various aspects of the program. In addition the so-called STANDARD managed to overlook and/or ignore two very key points as to how the program works on a day-to-day basis. Additionally it misstated the reason for the failure of the first JRC to work and then misrepresented to say nothing of totally twisting out of context the “essence of the breed” interpretation of the first JRC! First of all there is no mention whatsoever of the fact that the “three judges to serve each month” throughout the year will not be publicly announced. Their identities are to be kept secret from the applicants! Well I can tell you this there are certain members of the 12 judges selected primarily by the Board who I believe to be totally incapable of making such decisions and others I do not know well enough to know whether or not they have the talent to so perform. Having an application thrown to the wolves in that manner is unfair if in fact the talent and ability of the person to judge at all is to be considered, which according to the preamble on AKC’s web site is part and parcel of the process itself. The applicant should, I believe, have the right to know who is on the Committee and if he or she does not like them choose a different committee. While the masking provision seemingly contradicts the original purposes of what the Smith Committee was set out to do the expansion of a secretive Review by both masking and not letting people know who is doing the deciding is unacceptable to me for sure. There is also no mention whatsoever in the Newsletter that the 12 people sitting on the JRC may apply for new breeds too!!! Come on folks, how can you have both sides of your bread buttered-decide who gets new or additional breeds and apply for them yourself as well? But for The Standard to just ignore these two points as though they do not exist is downright unacceptable. What The Standard did say, which was totally misstated, is that “recent vacancies on the JRC resulted in the postponement of the May meeting of the JRC.” Fact is that one of the original 5 positions was NEVER FILLED so that there was the possibility of only 4 sitting members-never 5 as stated and that once John Lyons as the COO resigned his seat too was never filled. So that for 4 solid months the JRC operated with only 3 members not 5. When Edd Bivin resigned due to a series of Board precipitated events even the Board and Staff realized two members wouldn’t work. The Standard claims that since the Board was not scheduled to meet in May the matter could not be addressed until June. Poppycock I say---creative leaders or leaders with an interest in the problem would have found ways to end that stalemate, again that’s for sure. And now comes the virtual disem-
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b a bbling Ever Been “Chuckled”??? Continued FROM page 14
I might be the odd one out, but whenever an exhibitor after judging comes up to thank me for a win, I always respond: “I am the one who should thank you for showing this (mostly) lovely dog under me.” At one stage in my life I planned to write a book: “How To Reduce Your Chance Of Winning at Dog Shows”. It never fails: When you are about to judge an important show like Crufts or Westminster, out of the woodwork appear Christmas cards and even small presents from “friends” you haven’t heard from for years. Immediately you know you will be reunited with them in the ring in a few months…not necessarily looking forward to it! Another “trick” is to send an envoy to the judge a while before she is about to enter the ring, telling her how wonderful a certain exhibitor thinks she is and how much they have respected and admired something she has done in the past, etc., etc. Simply an insult to think you are that gullible…If you think the judge is so stupid, then why bother to enter under him/ her? It happened to me when I judged a prestigious show a couple of years ago, tried not to let it influence me in any way, but sadly the source of the message had to win!! So just hope the person not for a moment believed that the tactics had been working!!! Then you have those who send you “Thank You” gifts after you have judged, probably prepping you for the next meetingbut sadly that doesn’t work either as I forget where it came from- if at all accepted. So it’s all pointless- although I have heard judges who with pride declare that they received i.e. a bottle of Whisky from the owner of their Best in Show winner. I would have returned it. Well, might have emptied it first to save postage…. Many moons ago at a Norwegian show the judge elect, before starting judging the breed, went over to a person waiting to enter the ring, shook her hand and in a loud voice said: “Thank you so much for the wine and chocolate. My wife and I both enjoyed it, but you must have got your dates wrong as it was neither our birthday nor anniversary.” 62 Dog News
The generous donor blushed becomingly and was later placed 4th in a class of 4, which I think she would have achieved even without splashing out on that chocolate! It is naturally difficult to be totally impartial in every situation, likes and dislikes might be a problem whether you know it or nor- and whether you like it or not. There are so many rules to follow, most of them make sense, but I still find it hard to accept that many of them indicate that the dog world and its judges are basically crooked! In most kennel clubs worldwide the majority of people working there or their board members are people actively involved in the dog world, be it in obedience, agility, field trials or conformation. You need some advice and calling them (the club) you can discuss your problem with a person who understands what’s it all about. As I have been told, in this country, as an AKC employee you and your entire family are allowed to show class dogs, but no Specials! Why? I remember the “good” old days when you as a member of the Kennel Club’s General Committee or the Crufts Committee were not allowed to judge anything at Crufts. Today the picture is very different- and many of the judges be it breeds or groups are found listed as members of one or both. I don’t see anything wrong in that- as they are all people whose background and knowledge makes them well qualified. Not to be able to utilize their expertise would be a shame for whichever area they had to turn down. Looking at the world overall you will observe that what was once described as the “judging ring”, meaning if you invite me to judge your show, I’ll invite you to judge at mine…This has and still does, cause a lot of dismay by the general public. But again- I think some of these show secretaries do a hell of a job and by just attending all their own shows probably learn a lot. Some have been at it for years, watching dogs and discussing dogs and dogs and dogs and dogs…. In some cases the grumbling is under-
standable, but the perfect world has not yet been created. Can you imagine a world more boring and uninteresting than if without anything to gossip, discuss, complain and moan about??? Those of you who have lived long enough might remember the sensational story about some British judges that were “bought” for a box of cigars or a picture of the Queen (on a £ note of a certain value). For some reason, if I am right, it mainly involved judges in the terrier world where trading favors was rather common place in those days. Coming as an immigrant to the UK many people thought we had enormously high expectations, but how wrong were they? We had every year visited a number of shows, knew most of the people and how the systems worked, so had no illusions other than knowing the fact that we would face an uphill struggle. A little disappointing though, at times, to witness experts who overseas did a great job demonstrating their depth of knowledge, succumb to pressure from fellow breeders, exhibitors and judges. A couple of them even told me that if they did not judge as “expected” they would have no future!!! Having just moved across the North Sea, most dogs still in quarantine, I had purchased a bitch to have something to show in the meantime. Even if I claim that I knew how things worked over there, I was both surprised and disappointed when an old friend and judge for whom I had always had had a lot of respect came up to me saying: “Welcome to England- and by the way I am judging Belfast in September. I can give you the bitch CC, but the dog CC and Best of Breed is already spoken for.” I never went to Belfast. As long as we believe that the judge we show our dogs under is competent, honest and independent enough to judge according to his/her convictions I think our hobby will be interesting and exciting. The point of all this Babbling is also to argue that however clean and unblemished we want this dog world to be, more restrictions and regulations are not going to eliminate all embarrassment in the future. But potential applicants weak enough to be influenced by evil Chuckling should be minimized.
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“This looks perfect!” I announce to the trio, as we approach the entrance and the Hostess Station. An attractive young lady, dressed in a form-fitted black dress looking like something from a 1950’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, greets us. “OMG---I must have my picture taken with her before we leave,” I announce to whoever will listen. The trio smirks and we are seated at a round table with the most spectacular view of the harbor. The drinks, meal, and service prove to be more than acceptable. Knowing the Golden Retriever Club of America Western Regional Specialty starts early in the morning, we waste little time in settling the bill, return to exercise the dogs, and then, MLFORUM, MS.VEDORO, ANTHONY (Veteran Dog), and I proceed to Main Deck 035 and 038 for much needed rest. Having not fully recovered from jetlag, I do not hesitate in crawling under the covers once I showered and brushed my teeth. It pains me to set DROID’s alarm for 4:30 AM, knowing for sure Louis Armstrong is none too happy to perform “What a Wonderful World” early in the morning for my waking pleasure.
I see trees of green........ red roses too I see ‘em bloom..... for me and for you And I think to myself.... what a wonderful world. I see skies of blue..... clouds of white Bright blessed days....dark sacred nights And I think to myself .....what a wonderful world. The colors of a rainbow.....so pretty...in the sky Are also on the faces.....of people … going by I see friends shaking hands.....sayin’… how do you do They’re really sayin’......I love you……….
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liding DROID’s screen with my fingertip, I rise, peer out the left porthole, and proceed to the bathroom. MLFORUM remains asleep, gently snoring to the sounds streaming through the open porthole. The morning shower soothes my senses. Newfound energy runs through my veins--- prompted by the excitement of entering the ring and showing our breeding stock to two respected judges---MRS. ALTSON and MS. PEPPER. “Just do your best, relax
and enjoy the ride,” I say to myself through the small bathroom mirror. Prior to entering the bathroom, I selected a white V-neck tshirt, bright baby blue and orange argyle “Fun Socks” (given to me by fellow judge friends from NC) and black tighty-whities. In other words, briefs instead of boxers in the color of black. Knowing that I will be doing far more bending, moving, running, squatting, and lifting as a breeder-owner handler than a judge, I opt for the more fixed position rather than the loose-fitting underwear. In addition, boxers often ride up the body when the wearer is running. MLFORUM takes twenty-three minutes to organize and prepare for our departure. I wait, sipping on a hot cup of coffee. When ready, we proceed to the show grounds with my grey suit over my left shoulder and Anthony walking to my right. The venue is simply amazing. Beautiful manicured lawns, deep water to my right with the most magnificent views. “Can a dog show site get any better?” I ask myself. The juxtaposition between the blue ocean, the rich emerald green grass, and the bright yellow awnings drags me into a three dimensional canvas, leaving me and my dogs as the missing creative elements. “How exciting for the Golden Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles, the Southern California Sporting Dog Association, the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills, and the Long Beach Kennel Club to have access to such a grand space---Yes, the perfect start to my day!” I proclaim before starting the morning bathing and grooming ritual.
Our first entry is CARMELA in the 6-9 Sweepstakes class. MLFORUM has agreed to hog-wrestle the untrained puppy, as I am fearful of what she may do to me inside the ring. The two of them hold it together and return to the setup victorious, winning the class. Sweepstakes finish and MRS.ALSTON begins the regular and non-regular dog classes. Efficiently, she works through the morning heat, selects her WINNER and RESERVE WINNER and moves directly to the non-regular classes. I wait to enter the ring, dressed in my grey suit, black shoes, orange and blue “Fun Socks,” and an orange and blue tie. I am very much aware that I have not been in the ring with ANTHONY in over two years. “OK ANTHONY--being a judge, showing his own dog, all eyes are upon the two of us. They are just hoping that I fall flat on my face or perform some sort of circus-like stunt for their viewing pleasure. Let’s go in there and have fun, no matter what,” I sincerely share with my canine companion. ANTHONY does not disappoint. He free baits, holds his stack, and moves gracefully around the ring on a dead loose lead. I am thrilled, to say the least, by his performance and even more excited when MS.ALSTON awards him first in the class. In addition, I find tremendous relief by not tripping in the ring.
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S.PEPPER, like MS.ALSTON, takes command of her ring. She judges each class graciously and efficiently. MLFORUM is showing Avanna and I am showing SMOOCH. The two young girls sit on grooming tables next to our sides in anticipation. I give SMOOCH another going over prior to going into the ring. Using my forefinger and thumb, I pull of few extra hairs on her ears and a few from her underside, just knowing in my heart those are the winning touches and have nothing to do with my nervous energy. MS. PEPPER makes her cut in the American
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hrough the iterations, twists and turns of the Judging Approval Process, the need for breed specific education has remained the constant, and rightfully at the forefront of the process no matter what version it is.
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By Karolynne McAteer
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hile there are many ways to learn, attending nationals, visits to breeders, and multibreed study groups, few combine the two components of form and function. It is a unique experience, one that I remember well from the AKC’s first Sporting Dog Institute in California years ago, and truly the kind of event that makes the standard and any ensuing discussion come alive. As I am currently in the process of applying for more breeds, I picked myself up and headed to Flint, Michigan for the Michigan Sporting Dog Association seminars. This event is the brainchild of Kathy Wiecha, the association’s President, and was one of the most comprehensive canine study experiences I have ever had. Sometime in early Spring, a flyer arrived in my email, clearly sent to a wide list of sporting judges who had not yet completed the group. I jumped on the chance to reply, emailed another fellow “sporter” Maureen Day, and we decided we’d calendar this immediately. I sent off my fee of an awesome $50 and started researching reasonable airfare and hotel. With those plans in place, I scanned the breeds being offered and chose my breeds to study. For me, I wanted to focus on those breeds in the sporting group that traditionally have low entries, or which I seem to see less of in the area in which I live and show. Cleverly, the open book tests for your selected breeds arrived in your email box a week or so in advance of the event, along with your own personal schedule for the weekend so, long be-
fore you got on a plane, you were immersed in breed standards and just delivered your tests in Michigan. The format is a weekend of 8 breeds, 4 each day, with the days organized for intensive study of two breeds in the morning, a lunch break of 90 minutes at which time you study the dogs at work retrieving on water and in the field, and then two more breeds in the afternoon… followed by collapsing in bed and rereading the day’s notes! I mean the brain can only hold so much! The event took place at the Dbar-A Scout Ranch in Metamora, a quick 10 minutes from our hotel and 30 minutes or so from the Flint Airport. We entered the grounds, which have their roots as a boy scout camp. We passed barns and out buildings, and a beautiful collection of horses, and headed to the “Trout Pond” area. As we pulled in a “dog show” was in front of us. 20 rings, each ring with pop ups and large commercial fans. There was a HUGE pavilion under which we registered, left “stuff” and headed to for the odd sit down or break from the 98 degrees. The participants were serious students of sporting breeds, I believe I counted over 60 attendees, and from the Irish Setter crowd alone breederjudges Norbert and Nena Dee, Debbie Davis, Sue Griffiths, Maureen Day and I lined up to register and hand over our tests, and as luck would have it, none of us were ever in the same breed study group….that’s how big it was! My first breed was the Curly Coat-
ed Retriever. I consulted my ring chart and personal schedule and headed out. A stunning collection of dogs, and discussion ensued for the next two hours focusing on just one breed. Plenty of time for questions, lots of opportunity to go over dogs, speak with their breeders and then turn around at lunchtime and see some of those same dogs we had just examined do their work in the pond. There is something to be said for this kind of group study where you learn so much from hearing everyone’s questions and then have the answers on four feet right in front of you. I wanted more in-depth knowledge in Flat-Coated Retrievers and got it, and there were over 20 Spinoni Italiano…I mean a 5-point major in judges ed! I did repeat some breeds I have studied before and took away even more! And so it went, for two days and 8 breeds including an informal additional discussion for those interested on Sunday, comparing the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, the German Shorthaired Pointer and the German Wirehaired Pointer. It seemed just the right number of breeds to take in, or better said to retain. Anything more for me would have been jumbled. Great quality in the dogs, first class educators in all breeds, a five star experience.
I used my digital camera as a reminder for later as I reviewed my notes last week. Perhaps the cleverest presentation was that of the Vizsla club, which taped a dog in yellow tape to emphasize correct angles, and length of upper and lower arm. It sure drove that point home. Along with the total message of the weekend that FORM AND FUNCTION go hand in hand. Thanks to Kathy Wiecha for organizing the event, to all presenters for sharing their knowledge and special thanks to those who kindly brought quality dogs for us to keep in our mind’s eye. Dog News 69
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Bred Class, signaling our need to proceed to ringside. Water bucket, bait, comb, lead, armband, extra rubber bands, and spray bottle. We march forward with RB and MS.VEDORO along for ringside assistance. At the end of the lead, SMOOCH resembles a young thoroughbred--free, wild, full of energy, and in need of gentle guidance. During the first go-around, SMOOCH shoots forward, dragging me behind. “Slow her down,” a handler friend of mine offers upon my return. “I am painfully aware of the need,” I reply. SMOOCH and I quietly work through a few issues prior to our individual stack. I reward
that I had not worn the suit coat, but it is too late to start peeling off layers of clothing. MS. PEPPER takes each one of us around the ring one at a time. SMOOCH performs her best yet. MS.PEPPER walks back down the lineup evaluating heads and expression. She takes one last look, pulls SMOOCH out first, then pulls second, third and fourth. “Take them around the ring,” she instructs. She points, “One, two, three, four! Thank you very much.” Elated---Smooch and I wait patiently for our rosette and we exit the ring in preparation for the Winners Bitch Class. RB, MS.VEDORO, and MLFORUM offer SMOOCH water and words of en-
within the standard. On any given day, either one of these could win. It’s a split decision and today…it will be you.” MS.PEPPER points to SMOOCH and I am overwhelmed with joy. We wait for the reserve to be awarded. “Thank you so much---please stack your dogs for the critique and photos,” MS.PEPPPER graciously asks. I move SMOOCH’S front into place, then her rear, pull the lead up under her ears, and then lower my left knee to the ground. I slowly twist my lower body slightly upward and to the right. I raise my right leg in a bent position, lean forward to guide SMOOCH’S head…confident that
“I begin to perspire in the extreme heat. Beads of water roll off my shiny, bald head. I wish now that I had not worn the suit coat, but it is too late to start peeling off layers of clothing.” her good behavior with a small piece of liver that I pull from the right side pocket of the grey suit coat. We are next in line for the individual examination. I slowly move forward, take a deep breath, and stack SMOOCH for MS.PEPPER. I am a bit nervous, as this is the first time I have ever shown a dog to MS. PEPPER and I want everything to be perfect…or almost perfect. SMOOCH holds her own and performs fairly well on the down and back. Upon the return to MS.PEPPER, she stops and hits a wonderful free stack, four square and full of breedspecific animation. Around the ring we go---a bit too fast, but better than the first time around. MS. PEPPER examines the last bitch and begins going down the line once more, choosing her final lineup. SMOOCH makes the cut, but MLFORUM and AVANNA are excused. I begin to perspire in the extreme heat. Beads of water roll off my shiny, bald head. I wish now
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couragement. I am offered a bottle of much-needed cold water. “Can we please have the class winners in the ring for Winners Bitch?” the delightful, charming MS.AS sings from inside the ring. “Please relax your bitch, while I go over the others,” MS.PEPPER shares. I keep a keen eye on the line-up and SMOOCH and I am stacked and ready when she returns to the front of the line. “Sir, take her around the ring.” One more time around, we return, free stack, and then move back in line. MS.PEPPER places a bitch behind SMOOCH. She takes a few steps back and says, “Take these two around the ring, please.” I wait, collect SMOOCH, and begin the journey around. We both stop and reset our dogs. In unison, we both bait our girls forward, maintaining a stack position, waiting for MS.PEPPER to choose. She walks towards the two of us, gets very close, and remarks, “You know, these two girls are just lovely. They are different in style, yet, both are correct
I am going to get a great stack…. AND THEN….there is suddenly a loud splitting noise coming from my crotch area. “OMG--- I just split my pants,” I whisper to myself. I look down and my grey slacks have unraveled from the right knee all the way up and around my crotch to the left leg, leaving me fully exposed--flesh and black briefs. “Thank God, I did not wear the boxer shorts today,” I say to SMOOCH, trying to hold my composure until MS.PEPPER stops talking. “I have ripped my pants wide open---Yes---my pants have split,” I share with the judge. MS. PEPPER moves forward for a closer look. I lift myself up---mortified, yet extremely satisfied with the results. “At least it happened after the win, ” MS.PEPPER diplomatically offers. SMOOCH and I leave the ring, rosette in hand, with my bare legs and briefs visible to all and most thankful to Ms. Joanie for clean underwear with no holes.
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Doug Holloway Bloodhounds. They are noise and smell sensitive along with being stubborn. Any one of those things can set them off. Being so strong they are able to do what they want, in which you just go along for the ride. Toddie & Houston Clark Each breed as well as each individual dog presents different challenges according to their coat, temperament, training, and exposure. Some of our most challenging dogs were the Schnauzer and German Shepherd imports. We handled Shepherds for Kingland Kennels, which were imported by Ernie Loeb, and the language barrier made them extremely difficult. In the early years we showed a few Schnauzer imports that had not been socialized properly and that was a huge problem. Also, all of our BIS American Foxhounds were bred and raised by Dewey Brown in packs on a ranch in Oklahoma. To choose these dogs was certainly a challenge as we had to lead break, socialize
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and train them for conformation. To be a successful handler, it is a never ending challenge to properly condition, train and present the breed as that breed should be presented in the conformation ring. BILL SAHLOFF The Otterhound! Attention of this breed is very short. Lucky to get them to stand still for more then 30 seconds. bonnie Threlfall Young Smooth Fox Terriers. At each show they invented a new way of making it look like they had never been in the ring before. And they enjoyed every minute of it. Terry Hundt In my opinion, I found Rottweilers to be the most difficult to show. They are a strong breed, therefore placing feet and bodies a certain way is trying. That of course goes a long with the fact that they can be willful and stubborn. Now as a judge I certainly can sympathize with the handlers that bring them into my ring. Dog News 71
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he Israeli Kennel Club held a show just for puppies aged 3-9 months. 120 dogs arrived in the summer heat to spend several hours in an airconditioned shopping mall. The winner of the younger age group was a Japanese Akita while the winner of the older age group was a Shih-Tzu, both locally bred. “The idea for the puppy show arose in my mind while I was clearing the grounds of the three day show we held on Passover,” says Yossi Kosover, president of the Israeli Kennel Club (IKC). “The time that was about to elapse between the March show and the next all-breed show organized by the IKC scheduled for October seemed extremely lengthy and I was sorry that there were no all-breed activities due throughout these months.
“And so, after consulting the IKC board, we decided to hold the puppy show in July. The location we selected was most appropriate for a show in the hot Israeli summer, as it is located in the center of the country and has plenty of parking spaces.” A puppy show is not a common event in the Israeli dog scene. The last one was held about 15 years ago, so many people were unfamiliar with the concept. However, after two months of advertising, the entries closed at a respectable 120, considering the fact that an all-breed show in Israel attracts an average entry of 500 to 600. The dogs were divided into two age groups: 3-6 and 6-9 months, the usual division at all Israeli and FCI shows. Puppies are not eligible for titles but can win classes, Continued on page 101
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tents at outdoor shows. For open shows we left the decision on whether or not to have such wet weather protection up to the choice of the show organisers – provided that they warned exhibitors in advance whether indoor rings would or would not be provided. Some of the old rules had been written in the days when inoculation was less common than it is today and in days when distemper and other diseases were rife. For that reason they did not permit any unentered dogs to be present at dog shows under any circumstances. We felt that this rule was an anachronism and that it didn’t present the dog fancy as being very friendly or welcoming to newcomers. How would a potential new dog exhibitor feel if they turned up at a dog show with their purebred dog but were told that they could come in but their dog could not? For that reason we did away with the old rule and allowed those shows which felt that they had the space to accommodate spectators’ dogs, to let them in without any fuss. The idea of supported entry shows was not known the UK at the time, and having seen it operate well in the USA I felt that it was something that should be introduced in the UK. We therefore brought in the concept and encouraged breed clubs and all breed clubs to work together in an attempt to encourage exhibitors to concentrate on certain important shows for their breeds in their areas. Sadly I have to admit that for some reason this idea has never really caught and only very few supported entry events exist.
Companion Dog Shows
Companion Dog Shows sanctioned by KC were events which had existed in the UK for many years. They are informal, enteron-the-day fun dog shows for the beginner and pet owner and were only permitted to be organised in aid of charities. They were able to have breed, variety and fun ‘novelty’ classes of interest to the general public. They were not, however, permitted under the rules to be held alongside or in the precincts of formal dog shows. We changed that in the belief that such ‘entry- level’ events ought to be encouraged by existing canine societies and all-breed shows to create interest for pet dog owners or beginners in the hope that they would catch the dog showing bug.
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Use The Crufts Brand
Another big incentive to dog show people in the UK is to get their dog qualified for Crufts and we believed that top wins at the bigger and most successful of the open shows should be added to the list of wins that qualify dogs for the show. That too was accepted by the Crufts Committee. Another way that we felt dog shows could be made more attractive to the public and which would bring the smaller shows more into public notice, was to use the Crufts brand name to draw attention to the show. TKC Press Office was asked, and it still does this very successfully, to use its extensive local press database to publicise Crufts qualifying shows in any local area. That way the Crufts name, which by and large is the only dog show name known by the British public, has been able to be used to promote much smaller shows and get people interested in them.
More Controversial
In another much more controversial move we deliberately took steps to reduce the number of open shows because it was clear that some of them were singularly lacking either in good organisation or in popularity. Previously they were able to stagger on, thus diluting the competitive element and not giving the public a good impression of the dog fancy. We therefore reduced the number of open shows that any allbreed club was permitted to hold from two per year down to one. An exception was however made for show societies which could achieve a certain level of dog entries at their shows and this change allowed them still to run two shows a year. That meant that the best shows gained and the poorer events were reduced in numbers. Again it is difficult to measure the exact effect of these moves but the open show certainly does survive in the UK in a way that it does not exist anywhere else in the world. All of these moves were taken by TKC in an attempt to make life easier for the good shows and to encourage the better shows to survive and prosper.
Self-Help
But there are, I believe, other ways in which we as exhibitors, members of breed clubs and show organisers can also help ourselves to promote the concept of dog shows. First of all breed clubs ought, certainly in the UK, to be much more open, welcoming and tolerant of newcomers. This is happening in some trimmed breeds where presentation has become very important and is thought to have frightened off newcomers, and classes are being organized at breed specialty shows for untrimmed dogs. This is to try to involve newcomers and give them something achievable to compete for. Are there other ways of promoting breeds and dog shows where breed clubs can help? I am sure there are. All-breed show organisers can help as well. I don’t know what it’s like in the USA at the moment but my impression is that some shows would prefer to run themselves as secret societies rather than advertise their existence to the world at large. A number of shows – even big 8000 dog events – don’t seem to advertise themselves to the outside world in the locality in an attempt to attract newcomers either as spectators or participants. At one huge outdoor show recently I noticed that there was absolutely no signage announcing the event in the area and that the general public were driving by this huge tented village of a show, wondering what in earth was happening in there! But it is probably as individuals that we can do most to encourage new people into the dog fancy and - once they are in – work to keep them there. Are we always good at welcoming beginners or at making them feel at home amongst us? Are we always helpful to those with a dog which is not presented precisely as it should be? Are we always forthcoming with helpful advice or gracious in defeat where a newcomer arrives and does well with his or her dog? Do we always help promote new and younger people to play a part in our breed clubs or show organizing societies? I suggest that it is only when we can answer “Yes.” to all of these questions that we can be satisfied that we, personally, are doing everything we can to ensure the future of the sport to which we are so committed.
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ESTLE PURINA has announced the acquisition of PETFINDER, the largest online pet adoption website. PETFINDER is a network consisting of nearly 14,000 associations and shelters around the United States, Canada and Mexico and is responsible for over 22 million pet adoptions since its start in 1996. NESTLE PURINA invests more than 30 million dollars in pet welfare and pet communities annually. With all those foreign breeds of dogs ring a bell in the names of the late all breed coming up through the miscellaneous judge STEVE SHAW and JAMES EDWARD classes, some with names very hard CLARK (husband of ANNIE CLARK). A painting to pronounce, maybe the American of two of her famous Skyes was auctioned off at Kennel Club only needs to look out the DOYLE’S this week, sad that the Dog Museum Raleigh office windows to see another wasn’t given this as a gift or that they didn’t pure American breed, the Carolina deem it important enough to try and acquire it Dog. It seems that DNA tests done on for their collection. CONSIE EARL was from a this breed, some of whom still live in time and place of our country and dog world that the wild, have no European breeds of no longer exists. Sadly, I have three passings to dogs in their genes. Legend has it that report this week. ISABELL STOFFERS, one of they were descended from wolves some the pillars of the Whippet breed, has passed 12,000 to 33,000 years ago. An early away. Together with her daughter CHRISTY supporter of the breed, DR. I. LEHR NELSON they bred and showed many top BRISBIN, did get the United Kennel winners and producers. ISABELL went on Club to recognize the breed that are to judge all hounds, toys and non-sporting mostly ginger colored, like Australian groups. Our deepest sympathies to CHRISTY dingoes, but can be black and piebald and family. EVELYN MCINDOE, well known as well. MARION LAWRENCE and early supporter, breeder and exhibitor of Soft her daughter DEBRA DELUCA are coated wheaten terriers, passed away earlier beating the Florida summer heat with this week. The onetime Pennsylvania resident a Mediterranean sea cruise to Italy moved to Arizona where she along with her two and Greece. Sad when the remains daughters were all involved in pure bred dogs. of the end of an era wind up at an Under the Paisley prefix with daughter KATHY auction house. Just like in the case MCINDOE, in addition to Wheatens they bred of CONSEULO VANDERBILT EARL, a Lakeland terriers and daughter MARGO bred well known and very successful Skye Welsh terriers. All of us at DOG NEWS send terrier and Silky terrier (she helped KATHY, MARGO and her two sons JASON & get the breed recognized) exhibitor, BRYAN SCHUMINSKI our deepest sympathies. who passed away at the age of 107. Floridian professional handler JIMMY DWYER While she might not be remembered passed away. All of us at DOG NEWS send our by many for her Iradel kennel, her two deepest sympathies to his wife MARY DWYER former kennel managers will certainly and family.
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Internet Bullies of the Dog World Continued FROM page 30
These trolls go by the names of Terry Ward, John Dopp (John Doppler Schiff), and Bea Elliott, to name a few. They will attack anyone with a different viewpoint than theirs on animal issues. I’ve been called a farmer’s wife – though I’m not sure why that is a slur (and I’m not a farmer or married). They have wished me dead; wished that I would be treated like a “puppy mill” dog; questioned the care that my dogs receive; accused me of being a phony humane person because my Facebook picture has one of my dogs in it (apparently only HSUS people are supposed to use pictures of their dogs as Facebook photos); wished that I had my legs broken and nails driven into my feet; and so on. Nice people. And I’m not special by any means. They say things like this to everyone. Of course, the whole idea is to be so heinous to people that they will make everyone else go away and stop posting any comments. They don’t want anyone to dare to disagree with them. And isn’t that the very definition of a bully? Unfortunately, we also have bullies inside the dog world. There are numerous ongoing battles online that have their share of bullies. You may be familiar with the work vs. show argument that wages in several breeds, especially in the herding breeds and sporting breeds. From the perspective of numerous show folks, there are some working line people who are bullies on this issue. There are also the genetic diversity discussions, which are so one-sided and anti-show that they have driven away many of the show breeders they claim they wanted to reach. A recent article about a study at UC Davis that purported to show that mutts were also subject to genetic diseases and that purebred dogs were not always at higher risk for genetic disorders brought
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forth howls of protest from some genetic diversity proponents and wild criticisms of the study without reading it. But we also have bullies among us even when we share the same general attitudes. We don’t need to have thought police. Just to give one example, a friend told me recently about being online and chatting with some other dog friends. They were discussing the photo of a purebred dog used in an ad. They didn’t like the dog and were finding fault with it. At this point someone dropped into the conversation and chastised them for criticizing a purebred dog’s appearance. Apparently this person feels that we are supposed to all stick together and never criticize purebred dogs. I find that attitude to be ridiculous. We can’t pretend that every purebred dog is a good example of its breed. We’re also entitled to free speech in this country and I don’t think people should have to mind what they say about dogs, or ads, or anything else. I certainly understand that purebred dogs are under attack from animal rights people but it’s silly for us to circle the wagons and pretend that every dog is perfect. In my opinion, this person was behaving like a bully by imposing their attitude and opinion on the other people – and taking all the fun out of their discussion. Even when we share the same general attitudes about dogs, dog breeding, and showing dogs, there’s a time and a place for some things. No one has the right to impose their will on others when it comes to how they should talk about dogs online, especially among friends. You may be the greatest dog lover in the world; take wonderful care of your dogs; be a great breeder; and have all kinds of wins. But you still don’t
have the right to bully others. If you’re good at what you do, then lead by example. Remember that bullies love attention but they also want to look good. If you make a bully look bad and laugh at him, he’ll shut up or look so bad that no one will listen to him.
Here are some tips on handling bullies online: 1. Know what kind of bully you’re dealing with. What does he do? How does he react in different situations? Is he aggressive? Does he taunt? Does he spread rumors? One of the best ways of dealing with a cyber bully is by blocking him or deleting him from your friends list. 2. Avoid the bully when possible. Sometimes it’s not possible but if you can avoid him, do it. 3. Show minimal reaction. If you show the bully that he is successfully hurting you, the bullying will get worse. It’s best to ignore it if you can. If you are responding online, ignore personal taunts and keep it professional. Bullies are often irrational and it’s hard to talk sense to an irrational person. If the conversation sinks too low, leave it. Stay dignified. DO stand up for others. 4. Do not poke fun at yourself. This only makes the bully think you are weak. 5. If the bully insults you, deflect the insult back to them. If you can do this with humor, it can make the bully look foolish and they hate that. 6. Report abusive language Report abusive language to your Internet Service Provider, the blog owner, or the newspaper web site. 7. Help others. Bullies can strike out at anyone who disagrees with them. Step in and help others. This will also give you more courage. 8. Outsmart them. Bullies usually aren’t very smart. Know your subject well and you can usually make a bully look bad.
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Washington State Club Makes Its Mark On K9 Community Continued FROM page 46
two organizations put a bow on the goodwill endeavor June 8-9 at the club’s all-breed show with a special celebration where two Puyallup officers demonstrated the versatility of their K9 partners at work. At the show, the club announced the creation of the K9 Cop Assistance Fund, which will donate a new police dog to a department in need every year throughout Washington state. “We extend the challenge to you, the community, to donate, and we will match all donations made to our club for this fund.” “Budgets are tight everywhere,” Gesting acknowledged, “and when clubs can help with local law enforcement it cultivates a special relationship not only with the department but the entire community. These dogs perform an incredible service and help to keep us safe every day.” Chance was one of three canines in the Puyallup Police Dept. He was involved in more than 250 tracking incidents and was credited with 51 captures. As a department ambassador, he visited local schools and participated in community events, as well. Months after the donation was received,
“At the show, the club announced the creation of the K9 Cop Assistance Fund, which will donate a new police dog to a department in need every year throughout Washington state.” the Puyallup club was informed that the veterinarian’s and city’s insurance paid for the cost of the replacement animal, minus $9.66. Because the language in the donation paperwork specified the money was designated to replace Chance, the city was faced with returning the $15,000 or allowing Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers to rewrite the language and allow the department to utilize the donation for other K9-related expenses – which it did. Puyallup Police Chief Bryan Jeter said, “My goal is to keep the funds in a separate K9 account – it would not be used to replace the current K9 budget -- to replace current dogs when they retire.” 86 dog news
Guide Dog team first In the obedience world Janine Prindle, of Enumclaw, Wash., and Cranberry, her Yellow Labrador Retriever, featured in Dog News April 12 issue, put an exclamation mark on their incredible obediencecompetition careers in Puyallup, Wash., June 8-9, 2013.
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ranberry became the first working Guide Dog to earn an AKC Versatility title, having previously become the first working Guide Dog to earn a Utility title, which had been the legally-blind Prindle’s chief goal when she began training in Competition Obedience. “Earning the Versatility title was really frosting on the cake,” smiled Prindle. Cranberry was the only dog to qualify in Versatility that day, and since the pair was entered in the following day’s show, they returned and qualified again. There were only three dogs entered in Versatility, recalls Prindle, but one was absent. “I watched (she has been legally blind since 2006 with a field of vision of approximately 15 degrees; 180 degrees is normal) the second dog perform and he did not qualify. As I watched, I made some mental notes on the flow of the exercises and noting which exercises might be a challenge for me as a visually impaired handler.” Prindle can only see Cranberry when the dog is directly in front of her. Prior to going into the ring, she informs the judge that she is visually impaired. In the Versatility class there are two exercises from each of the regular obedience classes, Novice, Open and Utility. “Before the class started, I checked at ringside to see what exercises we would be doing. We were doing Versatility Combination #1, which included the
Janine Prindle, of Enumclaw, Wash., who is legally blind, and her Yellow Labrador Retriever Guide Dog Cranberry recently became the first Guide Dog team in the United States to earn an American Kennel Club Obedience Versatility title.
Stand for Exam, Recall, Drop on Recall, Broad Jump, Signal Exercise and Directed Retrieving,” she explained. The Novice exercises posed no problem for Cranberry. She did a perfect Stand for Exam and lost only a minor point for the Recall. The Broad Jump was a bit nerve racking, as the dog tapped the last board of the jump, receiving a minor deduction. The first Utility exercise, the Signal Exercise, has always been one of the more challenging exercises for Cranberry, said Prindle. “She has never had precise heeling and that day was no different. However, the signals to stand, stay, drop, sit, come and finish were done well. Most of our points were lost in the heeling portion.” The last of the Utility exercises was the Directed Retrieve, one of Cranberry’s favorites. “We were told to retrieve glove number 3. A turn to my left, a hand signal to Cranberry to the correct glove and a command to fetch. Off Cranberry went on a run toward glove No. 3. She picked it up, turned to face me and trotted back to her position in front of me. After taking the glove and commanding Cranberry to heel, she walked around me into the heel position and we were done!” Cranberry is basically retired from the obedience ring, said Prindle, except for special shows like the Labrador Retriever Club of America National Specialty this fall. “She deserves to take a break and concentrate fully on her No. 1 job, that of being a Guide Dog for me,” says her proud owner-handler.
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DOG SHOW CALENDAR AUGUST 14 - WEDNESDAY NC Greensboro (I) DANVILLE KENNEL CLUB, INC. Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921 W Lee St CLOSES: JULY 31 MB-F Inc., SUPT FEE: $28.50-1st/ $20.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. C. Coady SPORTING Group: Ms. L. Robey Ms. L. Robey: All Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mr. C. Coady: Afghan, Basenji, Basset, Bgle, Bloodhnd, Dach, Greyhnd, Nor Elk, PBGV, RhoRidge, Saluki, Whip Mrs. K. Kahn: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: J. P. Wade J. P. Wade: All Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. K. Kahn: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Ms. B. J. Wood Mr. C. Coady: Chihua, Toy Manch, Peke, Pom, Pood Toy Ms. B. J. Wood: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. K. Kahn: Shiba Inu Mr. C. Coady: Bulldog, Lhasa, Pood Ms. B. J. Wood: Am Esk Dog, Kees, Lowch, Norwegian Lndhnd C. Neilson: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. S. Greendale-Paveza Mrs. S. Greendale-Paveza: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: J. P. Wade J. P. Wade: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: J. P. Wade NC Greensboro (I) TIBETAN TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (P) Clarion Hotel 415 Swing Rd CLOSES: JULY 27 MB-F Inc., SUPT FEE: $20.00 SWEEPS VETERANS: Tib Ter Mary Jane Carberry FUTURITY: Tib Ter Anette Ohman SWEEPS PUPPY: Tib Ter Mary Jane Carberry WA Olympia (O) BULLDOG CLUB OF GREATER SEATTLE Red Lion Hotel-Olympia 2300 Evergreen Park Dr. SW CLOSES: JULY 24 BaRay Event Services, Inc., SUPT FEE: $28.00-1st/ $23.00-2nd Mr. R. Franz: Breed Mr. A. J. Ritter: Jr. Showmanship
AUGUST 15 - THURSDAY CO Greeley (O) BEDLINGTON TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Jan Curtis, SHW SEC, 2837 49TH ST, EVANS, CO 80620 FEE: $28.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Mrs. P. J. Haas: Breed, Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS PUPPY Mrs. Kari Loken SWEEPS VETERANS Mrs. Kari Loken
CO Greeley (O) GORDON SETTER CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Jan D Curtis, SHW SEC, 2837 49Th St, Evans, CO 80620 FEE: $25.00-1st/ $12.50-2nd Ms. P. D. Norman: Breed, Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS PUPPY Mrs. Shelly Spencer Marx CO Greeley (O) IRISH SETTER CLUB OF COLORADO (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Mrs. Ginger Sammonds, SHW SEC, 4903 W. County Rd.14, Loveland, CO 80537 FEE: $25.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Dr. J. Savory: Breed SWEEPS PUPPY Dr. Jill Warren CO Greeley* (O) MILE-HI GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLUB (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 8:00 p.m. Helen Hittesdorf, SHW SEC, 10485 BALSAM ST, BROOMFIELD, CO 80021 FEE: $28.00-1st/ $22.00-2nd Mr. K. Matthews: Breed, Jr. Showmanship Mr. L. L. Andrus: Obedience SWEEPS VETERANS Richard Anton SWEEPS PUPPY Richard Anton CO Greeley* (I/O) ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUND ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $27.00-1st/ $22.00-2nd N. G. Frost: Hound Group, Amer English Coon, B & T Coonhnd, Bloodhnd, Bluetick Coon, PBGV, RhoRidge, Whip, Misc Breeds , Sloughi, Cirneco, Azawakh, Per Inca Orchid Mrs. R. D. Smith: Afghan, Am Fox, Bgle (13 Under), Bgle (Over 13), Borz, Saluki Dr. R. D. Smith: Basenji, Basset, Dach (Long), Dach (Smooth), Eng Fox, Dach (Wire), Greyhnd, Harr, Ibizan, Ir Wolf, Nor Elk, Otter, Pharaoh, Plott, Port Pd Peq, Redbone Coon, ScotDeer, Treeing Walker Coon Ms. D. J. Wilson: Jr. Showmanship Mrs. L. Scanlon: Obedience SWEEPS PUPPY: Afghan Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Amer English Coon Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Am Fox Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Basenji Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Basset Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Bgle (13 Under) Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: B & T Coonhnd Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Bgle (Over 13) Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Bloodhnd Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Bluetick Coon Heather Lindberg Continued on page 98
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SWEEPS PUPPY: Borz Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Dach (Long) Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Dach (Smooth) Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Eng Fox Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Dach (Wire) Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Greyhnd Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Harr Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Ibizan Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Ir Wolf Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Nor Elk Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Otter Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: PBGV Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Pharaoh Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Plott Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Port Pd Peq Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Redbone Coon Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: RhoRidge Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Saluki Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: ScotDeer Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Treeing Walker Coon Heather Lindberg SWEEPS PUPPY: Whip Heather Lindberg IN Muncie (I/O) MUNCIE KENNEL CLUB, INC. Delaware County Fairgrounds 1210 N Wheeling Ave CLOSES: JULY 31 12:00 p.m. Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc., SUPT FEE: $28.00-1st/ $24.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. T. Catterson SPORTING Group: Ms. L. E. Dorr J. Hoke: Pntr-GS, Span-Eng Ckr Ms. L. E. Dorr: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: W. N. Douglas J. Hoke: Bgle (13 Under), Dach W. N. Douglas: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Ms. L. E. Dorr A. (. Eckenrode: Grt Dane Ms. L. E. Dorr: Chinook, Gtr Swiss Mtn, Kom, Kuv, Leonberger, Mast, Rottw, St Bern, Sam, Std Schn, Tibtn Mastiff W. N. Douglas: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: W. N. Douglas J. J. Hupp: Manch Ter W. N. Douglas: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: J. J. Hupp Mrs. M. D. Williams: Pug J. J. Hupp: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Ms. L. E. Dorr J. J. Hupp: Pood J. Hoke: Boston, Lhasa Ms. L. E. Dorr: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds 98 Dog News
HERDING Group: Mrs. M. D. Williams A. Gau: AustrlShep, Card-WC, Coll, Pemb-WC Mrs. M. D. Williams: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: J. J. Hupp J. J. Hupp: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: J. Hoke KS Topeka (I) MO-KAN TOY DOG CLUB Kansas Expocentre One Expocentre Drive CLOSES: JULY 31 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $25.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Mrs. A. D. Hearn: Toy Group, Affenp, Bruss Grif, Cav KC Spans, Chihua (Long), Chihua (Smooth), Chin Cr, Hava, I Greyhnd, Eng Toy Sp (B & PC), Eng Toy Sp (KC & R), J Chin R. Ralphs: Malt, Min Pin, Toy Manch, Pap, Peke, Pom, Pug, Shih Tzu, Pood Toy, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier, Yorks Mr. T. A. Sigler: Jr. Showmanship MS Southaven (I) OLIVE BRANCH MISSISSIPPI KENNEL CLUB City of Southaven MultiPurpose Arena 7360 Highway 51 North CLOSES: JULY 31 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $27.00-1st/ $22.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW S. S. Woodle SPORTING Group: Mr. B. Meyer Mrs. D. M. Brown: Ret-Lab Mr. B. Meyer: Pntr-GS, Pntr-GW, Set-Irsh, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, SpanAmW, Span-Boykin, Span-Irw, Span-Wel Spr, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mrs. G. Geringer: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. G. Geringer Mr. R. Paust: Basset, Borz, Greyhnd, Harr, Whip Mrs. G. Geringer: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. J. M. Watson Mrs. D. M. Brown: Boxer Mr. J. M. Watson: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. R. Paust Mr. R. Paust: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. G. Geringer Mr. R. Paust: Toy Manch S. S. Woodle: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Fr. B. P. Timby Fr. B. P. Timby: Am Esk Dog, Shar-Pei, Kees Mrs. G. Geringer: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. B. Meyer Mr. B. Meyer: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Fr. B. P. Timby Fr. B. P. Timby: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Fr. B. P. Timby NC Greensboro (I) DANVILLE KENNEL CLUB, INC. Greensboro Coliseum Complex 1921 W Lee St CLOSES: JULY 31 MB-F Inc., SUPT FEE: $28.50-1st/ $20.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Ms. L. Robey SPORTING Group: Mr. C. Coady Mrs. S. Greendale-Paveza: Pointer, Ret-Lab, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, SpanCkr (Black), Spin Ital, Weim C. Neilson: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: J. P. Wade J. P. Wade: All Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mrs. S. Greendale-Paveza Mr. C. Coady: Kom Mrs. S. Greendale-Paveza: Balance of Working Breeds
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and has elevation of 3.32994 kilometers and that it changes with emission of rock, lava and ash. It has three prominent craters and is about 35,000 years and still growing. The alternating layers form a stratovolcano (a large, steep volcano built up of alternating layers of lava and ash or cinders) on top of the base. The eruption of the year 1669 was the worst than any other in Etna’s history. In between this beautiful landscape and the thunder and lighting from the Etna region we will find a dog breed that bears the Volcano’s name the Cirneco dell’Etna. For thousands of years, the Cirneco dell’Etna has been present in Sicily. The majority of experts believe that its ancestors came from the Nile river valleys of ancient Egypt. Prick-eared dogs apparently arrived in Sicily with Phoenician sailors, as they travelled between Northern Africa and the Mediterranean coast long ago. Other authorities affirm that the Cirneco may be an entirely Sicilian breed without roots in Egypt. Either way, this dog had a special symbolic and religious importance for ancient Sicilians, they were depicted in art and other artifacts. A long time ago Sicily used engravings of prick-eared dogs on minted coins dated in the 5th and 2nd centuries B.C. Curiously, a very humanistic first record of the Cirneco dell’Etna’s name appeared in the early 1500s, when the Sicilian government imposed sanctions against anyone caught hunting with this dog, because it was considered destructive to local game! Beside this note almost nobody had any knowledge about this breed until the 20th Century. In 1932, an Adrano veterinarian, Dr. Maurizio Migneco, published an article in the Italian journal “Il Cacciatore Italiano” (The Italian Hunter), in which he expressed passionate disappointment about the breed’s descent into near obscurity. After reading this article, a Sicilian aristocrat named the Baroness “Donna Agata” Paternó Castello
of the Dukes of Carcaci, decided to research and reestablished the ancient breed. For the next 26 years, she learned all she could about the Cirnechi’s origins and tracked down dogs from all over Sicily that she felt were sound representatives of the breed. She used those dogs in a selective breeding program and consulted with a well-known zoologist, Professor Giuseppe Solaro (the well known English Pointer passionate). Prof. Solaro wrote the first Cirneco dell’Etna breed standard, which was adopted by the Italian Kennel Club, Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana (ENCI), in 1939. In 1951, Dr. Migneco was appointed the first president of the Italian Cirneco dell’Etna Breed Club, which was founded that same year. The Baroness became the first club secretary. The Italian Kennel Club officially recognized that parent breed club in 1956. The first Cirneco to achieve its Italian Championship title was a female “Aetnensis Pupa” bred by Donna Agata herself. In 1989, the ENCI’s Technical Committee revised the breed standard to bring it in line with the format also approved by the Federation Cynologique International (FCI). Cirnechi have been classified by the FCI as a primitive hunting dog in Group 5 (Spitz and Primitive). The Cirneco dell’Etna is used to hunt rabbits. They have gone through few changes mostly due to the geographical isolation. These dogs can work for long periods of time in the blazing heat, and are easy to train; they are friendly dogs affectionate with people. At first glance, many people think the Cirneco looks like a miniature Pharaoh Hound. Although similar, a closer examination will demonstrate besides the size a number of differences. The Cirneco dell’Etna is a slender dog of medium size, they are elegant and strong. The body length of Cirneco dell’Etna should be equal to the height at the withers. The length of the muzzle of this breed is less than half the length of the head. The Cirneco dell’Etna is a hunting dog. Over time, it
has learned to thrive in difficult terrain. For example, it has become especially adept at hunting wild rabbits in forbidding territory. The Cirneco dell’Etna has a strong temperament while still displaying the qualities of gentleness and affection. The head of the Cirneco dell’Etna is oval shaped. The nose is a rectangular shape and is quite large. The color of its nose corresponds to the color of its coat. The lips of the Cirneco dell’Etna are thin and fine and barely cover its lower jaw teeth. The actual jaws are considered to be normally developed although the lower jaw is only lightly developed. Overall, the jaws do not give the appearance of being strong. The cheeks of this breed are flat. Its teeth are a scissor bite and are well developed. The eyes of the Cirneco dell’Etna are on the small side. They are not of an overly dark color. The ears of the Cirneco dell’Etna are positioned close together and are set quite high. They are normally rigid and erect. The opening of the ears are positioned towards the front. The length is less than half the length of the head. Height (male/female) - 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) / 16.5-18 inches (42-46 cm), Weight (male/female) - 26-30 pounds (12-13.5 kg) / 18-26 pounds (8-12 kg) The Cirneco dell’Etna is a good companion dog for its family. They are intelligent, gentle, active, friendly and very loyal to the people
it knows and trusts. This breed desires attention from its human owners although it is known to be more reserved with dogs of other breeds. There are some of these dogs that can be overly aggressive and shy. This breed is very friendly towards its family, but it takes them quite a while to become friendly with children and other pets they are not familiar with. They have a naturally strong drive to hunt so they have the tendency to run away in the pursuit of game. They can jump very high so they need a tall fenced in area. The Cirneco dell’Etna needs a lot of exercise. The best type of owner for this breed would be an active person living in a rural area or even a suburban area. City living for this breed would be difficult. (from the Standard) The first Cirnechi arrived in the United States in the 1990s. A group of fanciers established the first colony of purebred Cirnechi in this country in 1996. They formed a breed club in 1997. The Cirneco dell’Etna was accepted by American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA) in 1999. The United Kennel Club (UKC) officially recognized the Cirneco in 2006, as a member of its Sighthound and Pariah Group. The American Kennel Club (AKC) also recognized the Cirneco dell’Etna in 2006, as a member of the Foundation Stock Service program, and welcomed the Cirneco into its Miscellaneous Class in January 2012, with Hound Group designation. The breed is recognized by the American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) as well. Our dear readers can find the complete Standard at the above mentioned Kennel Associations, or at the site of the Cirneco dell’Etna Club of America, which has been dedicated to the breed since June 15, 1997. The goal of the Club is to educate the public about the history, importance, qualities, training and care of the breed, encourage and promote quality in the breeding and performance of purebred humane treatment for the breed throughout the continental United States. Dog News 99
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TERRIER Group: Mr. C. Coady Mr. C. Coady: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. K. Kahn: All Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: M. B. Calltharp M. B. Calltharp: All Non-Sporting Breeds *No Classes: Tib Ter HERDING Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. K. Kahn: Pemb-WC Ms. L. Robey: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Ms. L. Robey Ms. L. Robey: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. S. Greendale-Paveza NC Greensboro (I) TIBETAN TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. Clarion Hotel 415 Swing Rd CLOSES: JULY 24 MB-F Inc., SUPT FEE: $32.00-1st/ $28.00-2nd Ms. B. J. Wood: Breed, Jr. Showmanship WA Enumclaw (O) AMERICAN ESKIMO DOG CLUB OF AMERICA (S) Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: JULY 31 BaRay Event Services, Inc., SUPT FEE: $22.00 Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Breed SWEEPS PUPPY Rosemary Petter WA Enumclaw (I) EVERGREEN CHIHUAHUA CLUB Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: JULY 31 3:00 p.m. Cyndi Skinner, SHW SEC, 1220 Ocean Beach Hwy, Longview, WA 98362 FEE: $28.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Ms. E. St. Hilaire: Breed Mr. G. Stiles: Jr. Showmanship WA Enumclaw (I) PACIFIC CREST KEESHOND CLUB Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: JULY 31 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $28.00-1st/ $22.00-2nd Mrs. F. Strauss: Breed WA Enumclaw (O) PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOXER CLUB (S) Enumclaw Expo Center King County Fairgrounds Youth Building Kasper Hall livestock bld and Grounds Opposite Kasper Hall CLOSES: JULY 31 BaRay Event Services, Inc., SUPT FEE: $28.00-1st/ $23.00-2nd Mrs. J. E. Treiber: Breed SWEEPS PUPPY Shannon Carlson
WA Enumclaw (I) PAPILLON ASSOCIATION OF PUGET SOUND Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: JULY 31 3:00 p.m. BaRay Event Services, Inc., SUPT FEE: $27.00-1st/ $22.00-2nd Mr. D. J. Kirkland: Breed, Jr. Showmanship WA Enumclaw (O) PUGET SOUND DOBERMAN PINSCHER CLUB (S) Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: AUGUST 1 BaRay Event Services, Inc., SUPT FEE: $30.00-1st/ $23.00-2nd Ms. C. H. Yamaoka: Breed R. Petter: Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS PUPPY Ms. Nicole Baron WA Enumclaw* (I/O) RAINIER SPORTING DOG ASSOCIATION (S) Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: JULY 31 Ms. Patricia Shaw, SHW SEC, PO Box 35, Burley, WA 98322 FEE: $29.00-1st/ $23.00-2nd Miss D. M. Macdonald: Sporting Group, Ret-Gold, Span-Fld, Span-Irw Mrs. M. L. Clark: Brit, Pointer, Ret-Flat, Set-Irsh, Vizs Mr. R. Hachtel: Pntr-GS, Span-Eng Spr, Jr. Showmanship Mrs. C. M. Mathies: Pntr-GW, Ret-Ches, Ret-Curl, Ret-Nova Scotia T, Span-Clum, Span-Wel Spr, Weim Mrs. F. Strauss: Ret-Lab, Set-Eng, Set-Gord, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, Spin Ital Mrs. B. F. Cox: Span-AmW, Span-Boykin, Span-Suss, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mrs. K. J. Egeland-Brock: Span-Ckr (Black), Span-Eng Ckr, Span-Ckr (ASCOB), Span-Ckr (Parti) Mr. R. J. Lewis: Obedience SWEEPS PUPPY: Brit Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Pointer Ms. Penny King SWEEPS PUPPY: Pntr-GS Ed Thomason SWEEPS PUPPY: Pntr-GW Ed Thomason SWEEPS PUPPY: Ret-Ches Ed Thomason SWEEPS PUPPY: Ret-Curl Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Ret-Flat Ms. Penny King SWEEPS PUPPY: Ret-Gold Ed Thomason SWEEPS PUPPY: Ret-Lab Ms. Penny King SWEEPS PUPPY: Ret-Nova Scotia T Mrs. Faye Strauss SWEEPS PUPPY: Set-Eng Ms. Penny King SWEEPS PUPPY: Set-Gord Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Set-Irsh Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Set-Irsh Rd&Wh Ms. Penny King SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-AmW Mrs. Kathleen J Egeland-Brock Continued on page 102
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become Best Puppy in the breed and of course at group and show level. The show was held inside a modern shopping mall on the outskirts of Tel Aviv. The management of the mall let the IKC have the place for free, however, unlike previous shows held at this venue, this time they allotted a relatively small space for the two rings required for the judging, annoying and frustrating many of the exhibitors and spectators. Says Avi Mallach, a judge and breeder of English Bulldogs (Pneimallach): “Had the organization been better, the experience could have been nicer. I encouraged the owners of three of my puppies to enter, as well as an imported puppy. They were three and a half months old, first show in their lives. The crowded conditions did not help them and some were reluctant to walk in the ring due to the noisy atmosphere. I think puppy shows should take place in a larger, more spacious and convenient venue. I hope the owners of my puppies will want to return to shows despite this unpleasant experience.” “On the other hand,” continued Mallach, “this show provided exposure of puppies from many breeds to the public and of course the owners were able to receive feedback on their puppy. This includes things you should do in order to facilitate the puppy’s correct development, for instance underweight or splayed paws. The owner can receive advice on handling these problems, caring for the puppy’s coat and other things that when coming from a judge, perceived as an authority on the breed, bear additional weight.” Towards midday, the pressure decreased and when the time came to judge the final winners, the partition between the rings came down and the ring was quite spacious. The reason for the crowded conditions was due to the management of the mall, who allocated a relatively small space. “Sadly, the mall management changed the location of the ring,” explained Kosover, “increasing the crowding.
“The owner can receive advice on handling these problems, caring for the puppy’s coat and other things that when coming from a judge, perceived as an authority on the breed, bear additional weight.”
But the greatest surprise was the large number of spectators who came to see the show.” The dogs were judged breed by breed, each dog received a critique from the judge describing its good and bad points, as well as a medal. The best minor puppy and best puppy were chosen whenever relevant (not every breed had a full entry). The 60 finalists were then ushered into the ring according to the ten FCI groups, although one group was not represented at all. After awarding the puppies three places in each group, the minor and senior group winners entered the ring for the final round. The best minor puppy was a female Japanese Akita, Yon Go Royal Nippon Akitos No Joy, bred by Yossi Rotshild and owned by Yuval Kalifa. The dam is Israeli-bred while the sire is Multi-Ch. Rikuto Go Seaside Nkagawa, a Japanese import. The first runner-up was a Cairn Terrier named Phoebe Beit Dembin, bred by Dorit Dembin and owned by Vera Gutman. The second runner-up was a black toy poodle, Jamaika Sensation, owned by Natalie Buslovich. The older group was topped by a locally bred Shih Tzu named Brilliant of Amazing Star Amber (“Pandy”), bred and owned by Danielle Magal and Chen Borodetzki. This dog was sired by a tremendously successful sire that has amassed many wins and titles. Second place was awarded to a Whippet, Sagramour Paladino, owned by Andrea Elena. Third place went to an Old English Sheepdog, Penelope aus dem Rotmaintal, bred in Germany by Heike Bilsheim and owned by Assaf Hochberg. “The puppy show was a refreshing innovation of a past tradition and I hope it will continue,” noted BIS judge Yochai Barak. “An entry of over 120 puppies is a respectable number by European standards and double the number of puppies entered for regular all-breed shows, so it’s definitely a huge success. “With regard to the quality of the dogs, it’s difficult to say since in many breeds the entry Continued on page 103
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SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Boykin Mrs. Kathleen J Egeland-Brock SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Clum Mrs. Faye Strauss SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Ckr (Black) Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Eng Ckr Mrs. Faye Strauss SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Ckr (ASCOB) Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Ckr (Parti) Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Eng Spr Ms. Penny King SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Fld Mrs. Kathleen J Egeland-Brock SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Irw Mrs. Kathleen J Egeland-Brock SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Suss Mrs. Faye Strauss SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Wel Spr Mrs. Kathleen J Egeland-Brock SWEEPS PUPPY: Spin Ital Ed Thomason SWEEPS PUPPY: Vizs Cheri Helsdon SWEEPS PUPPY: Weim Mrs. Faye Strauss SWEEPS PUPPY: Wirehair Ptg Grif Ed Thomason WA Enumclaw SAMOYED CLUB OF WASHINGTON STATE Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: JULY 31 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT Mrs. A. M. Taylor: Breed, Jr. Showmanship WA Enumclaw (I/O) FIELD SPANIEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (P) Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 284th Ave SE CLOSES: JULY 31 Nancy Clendenen, SHW SEC, 791 HARPER BOTTOM RD, RUSTON, LA 71270 SWEEPS PUPPY: Span-Fld Dinah Baggenstos SWEEPS VETERANS: Span-Fld Dinah Baggenstos
AUGUST 16 - FRIDAY CO Greeley (I) BEDLINGTON TERRIER CLUB OF GREATER DENVER (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Jan D Curtis, SHW SEC, 2837 49TH ST, EVANS, CO 80620 FEE: $28.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Mrs. C. Vogels: Breed, Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS VETERANS Tracey Gustavson SWEEPS PUPPY Tracey Gustavson
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CO Greeley (I) CAIRN TERRIER CLUB OF DENVER (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $27.00-1st/ $15.00-2nd C. A. Herbel: Breed, Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS VETERANS Joyce Moore SWEEPS PUPPY Joyce Moore CO Greeley (I) COLUMBINE DACHSHUND CLUB (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Ms. Jan D Curtis, SHW SEC, 2837 49Th St, Evans, CO 80620 FEE: $29.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Mrs. L. Young: Breed Maj. W. J. Given: Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS PUPPY: Dach (Long) Miss Cindy L Partridge SWEEPS PUPPY: Dach (Smooth) Miss Cindy L Partridge SWEEPS PUPPY: Dach (Wire) Miss Cindy L Partridge CO Greeley* (I) COLUMBINE STATE POODLE CLUB, INC. (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 2:00 p.m. Robert Miller, SHW SEC, 15281 W Archer Dr, Golden, CO 80401 FEE: $25.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Mr. T. W. Carneal: Breed R. V. Horn: Jr. Showmanship Mrs. S. Oviatt-Harris: Obedience SWEEPS PUPPY: Pood Toy Ronald V Horn SWEEPS VETERANS: Pood Toy Ronald V Horn SWEEPS PUPPY: Pood (Min) Ronald V Horn SWEEPS VETERANS: Pood (Min) Ronald V Horn SWEEPS PUPPY: Pood (Std) Ronald V Horn SWEEPS VETERANS: Pood (Std) Ronald V Horn CO Greeley (I) ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL FANCIERS OF GREATER DENVER (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Ginger Sammonds, SHW SEC, 4903 W COUNTY ROAD 14, LOVELAND, CO 80537 FEE: $30.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Mrs. T. L. Burrows: Breed C. Noe: Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS VETERANS Sharon Hartshorn SWEEPS PUPPY Sharon Hartshorn CO Greeley (O) ENGLISH SETTER CLUB OF GREATER DENVER (S) Island Grove Regional Park 501 N 14th Ave. CLOSES: JULY 31 Ms. Jan D Curtis, SHW SEC, 2837 49TH ST, EVANS, CO 80620 FEE: $25.00-1st/ $18.00-2nd J. Lobb: Breed Ms. K. J. Roche: Jr. Showmanship SWEEPS VETERANS Elizabeth Wahlberg SWEEPS PUPPY Elizabeth Wahlberg
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was one or two dogs. I can give my evaluation of the groups. The toy group had a very high quality entry in many breeds and I particularly enjoyed the poodles. The Shih-Tzu who ended up as BIS, was from this group too. “It was interesting to see the final lineup and the high quality. The dogs that were placed, and others too, if they retain their qualities, have a very bright future ahead of them. The winning Akita and Shih-Tzu were both fantastic dogs and I was pleasantly surprised to learn at the end of the show that they are both locally bred. “Despite the crowded conditions and tiny rings, I did my best to be as patient as possible in the ring and all the more so with inexperienced dogs and handlers,” said Barak. It turned out to be an actual fact. “I sat at the ringside throughout the show,” observed Nir Shimon on Facebook, “and followed all the judges and they all deserve compliments, but the larger kudos go to a small scene that occurred at the show an almost nobody noticed. Yochai Barak did not give up on a little girl who didn’t get her dog to do what she wanted and her father and sister immediately rushed in to assist her. He stopped them and treated the girl like a real handler, convincing her to show the dog. The girl and dog ended up winning the group. In this act you displayed proper judgment and I saw the educator in you [Barak is a high school vice-principal] combined with the judge in you giving a real lesson – hats off to you!” Another judge, Myrna Shiboleth, said: “As a judge, I enjoyed the quality of the puppies I judged. There seems to be significant improvement in the quality of some of our breeds, apparent in the quality of these puppies. Some were extremely impressive and I expect them to have a very brilliant future. Most of the puppies behaved wonderfully, exhibiting self-confidence and happiness, despite the difficult conditions and I was very happy to observe their good, stable nature.” The owner of the BIS Akita, Yuval Kalifa, is a personality in his own right. He is an international Judoka who represents Israel in various competitions and perhaps
“There seems to be significant improvement in the quality of some of our breeds, apparent in the
quality of these puppies. Some were extremely impressive and I expect them to have a very brilliant future. Most of the puppies behaved wonderfully, exhibiting selfconfidence and happiness...”
even in the next Olympic Games. He is now serving in the military but is allotted the time for two daily practice sessions. “I recently lost my Yorkshire Terrier who died of old age,” recalls Kalifa. “It was a hard blow for me and I said I had to take another dog, but something completely different. I saw the Akita somewhere and decided this would be my next dog. I contacted Yossi Rotshild who told me he didn’t have any puppies. I thought of importing a puppy but saw it would be too difficult for me. I went back to Yossi to ask whether anyone had cancelled. He finally told me, when I was on sick leave from the military, that someone had cancelled on one female puppy and I could have her. I knocked on his door half an hour later, paid for the puppy and that was it. “I have been in Judo since 1st grade,” says Kalifa. “For several years now I practice two times a day with the Israeli national team. Nowadays, Joy joins me there and sits quietly while I train. “When Yossi first suggested I enter the show, I didn’t know what to expect,” noted Kalifa. “Dorit, the handler, told me it was very similar to other sports – you will also become excited and feel the enthusiasm of competitions – she said. This definitely triggered my decision to go to the show. And Dorit was right. Before competitions, I get a sense of excitement, a fire inside me. When my puppy won, I felt as though I had won a battle.” “I hope to continue her show career,” promised Kalifa. “I want to learn to handle her myself and train together. I love Joy very much but didn’t expect her to win.” “The show was definitely an achievement for the IKC,” sums up the president. “The future generation was there in all its glory. I would like to thank the participants for the sportive spirit they exhibited and wish them success in years to come.”
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bowelment of the Smith’s Committees stated goals of improving the overall quality of the judging community. How dare this Board question whether a JRC request to applicants to include in their letters a synopsis of their understanding of the “essence of the breed” for which they apply is improper. They claim it’s not in the criteria provided in the published policy--only thing required is to check boxes to show you attended a seminar. Not that you learned or understood anything and can now apply it-just that you followed the requirements not properly or even somewhat applied them properly! Again what poppycockwhich is truly two words-one beginning with a b and the other an s. And the fact of the matter is that the old JRC never turned down as far I have been able to find out any person for failing to write such a letter. What they would do, I am told, is if such a letter was missing to ask the Judges Operations Department to solicit the person in question for such a letter. That was never revealed in The Standard either.
I
did receive a hard copy of an item published by AKC instead of its usual on-line stuff. It’s an AKC NEW PUPPY HANDBOOK intended for the neophyte puppy buyer. It’s a nice little pamphlet with the sort of information contained in most HOW TO breed books and its cover is pictured above in this article. You may recall there were people who specialized in these kinds of publications and most of the material seems to come from them. A Consultant was
used as the publisher who is a former employee of AKC--guess there is no one on Staff capable of doing this. Can that be? I doubt it and what mailing list I was on to have my name used together with that kill all line OR CURRENT RESIDENT I do not know but it was a total waste to send it to me although of course it did give me something to write about. Also received some correspondence sent out to all judges and parent clubs entitled UNIQUE AKC ENDORSEMENTS--catch this one AKC judges and parent clubs are being asked to support through purchases a Diary produced by a judge in the UK and a sculptor who does work for the AENC. Will AKC be getting a piece of each $30 Diary sold? Are they that hard up or is this being done gratuitously? If gratuitously how many other service offering constituents will
be getting these type endorsements people are asking me? Quite frankly I was too embarrassed and confused to raise the questions personally to anyone I know at AKC but believe me you an awful lot of people are asking those kinds of questions. Sort of eroded confidence in the leadership there you think?
I
read with sorrow about the passing of Jim Buck, pictured at left, who was very possibly the first to start the business of walking dogs for owners who were busy at work. I know Jim walked my first bloodhound for years when I lived in the City in the early ‘60’s. Jim was an unusual kind of guy who was the son of a scion of a patrician East Side family. He eventually had two assistants and walked back then more than 150 dogs a day. He also ran the Jim Buck School for Dogs for over 40 years and walked them in the sun and the rain. He was a fun sort of guy who really took an interest in the odd breed and Huck (my bloodhound) adored him as did I.
Jim Buck walking those dogs in the early 1960’s.
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