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Dog News Contents • August 7, 2015 10 Editorial 14 Inside The Sport: Is Lowering The Bar Counter-Productive? By Pat trotter 18 Bred With H.E.A.R.T. - Who? What? Why? By carlotta cooper 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 You And Your Vet BY Dr. merry fitzgerald, dvm 30 Remembering Erik Bergishagen by kellie fitzgerald 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Correy Krickeberg 42 The AKC Takes To The Streets...Summer Streets! By Danielle Maiello 46 Off The Leash: Keeping Its Base While Growing An Audience By Shaun Coen 48 A Jerusalem Dog Fest By Yossi Guy 50 A Major Game-Changer, Summer Streets Program, Erik Bergishagen And More By matthew h. stander 54 Six Days Of Gentle Giants: The Mastiff Club of America 2015 National Specialty By C. Cuthbert 70 The ARK At JFK: Noah Would Be Proud By sharon pflaumer 72 The Gossip Column By eugene z. zaphiris 74 Click: The Steel Valley Cluster Canfield, Ohio
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Contributing Editors Sharon Anderson • Andrew Brace Agnes Buchwald • Patricia Gail Burnham Shaun Coen • Carlotta Cooper Geoff Corish • Michael Faulkner Merry Fitzgerald, DVM • Denise Flaim Geir Flyckt - Pedersen • Allison Foley Yossi Guy • Ronnie Irving • Roz Kramer John Mandeville • Sidney Marx Linda More • Desmond J. Murphy M. J. Nelson • Sharon Pflaumer John Shoemaker • Kim Silva Matthew H. Stander Sari Brewster Tietjen • Patricia Trotter Connie Vanacore • Carla Viggiano Nick Waters • Seymour Weiss Minta (Mike) Williquette Dog News Photographers Chet Jezierski • Perry Phillips Kitten Rodwell • Leslie Simis
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The Dog Days Of August August was the month in the “old days” many of the top professional handlers took off and opened the doors to the rest of us to do some serious winning. This was particularly the case with Bob Forsyth and his late wife Jane. Today the sport is much different as not only have the shows in the month of August increased in number there were actually 4 shows in two days on the same site on July 31st and August 1st with a multitude of major dog show events planned for this month as well. Indeed the sport is preparing itself for a new Judges Approval Process to begin in September as well as the addition of the pre-approved special event the Pee Wee Class (which began already when one Club held the Class without it having been even approved by the Board) and the 4 to 6 month competition for dogs where a point may or may not be earned towards a dogs championship! Also AKC has proudly announced the offering of a single Veterinary Schlorship for the year 2015 worth $5,000. Just 3 years ago there were 19 of these scholarships given. Guess it was determined to cut down on Veterinary participation for AKC and to concentrate on wasting paper and time on things like having a special edition of THE STANDARD to explain the new judging approval processes or to spend 2 million dollars or more on developing the Wooftale! AKC’s priorities can sometimes be labled strange at best. Certainly the lack of public concern for promoting the purebred dog by AKC’s Board is obvious if one reads the latest Board Minutes as these pages saw not one word mentioned about doing anything in that area nationally whatsoever. As the campaign against purebred dogs of “adopt don’t shop” strengthens on a daily basis what is AKC doing to fight this mantra? Very little as far as these pages can see as the NAIA and Westminster seem to have become the two leaders in that field for sure.
Of Dogs And Faith On the very day that Dog News received a report from Yossi Guy about a dog show held in Jerusalem the New York Times in its Sunday July 26 Review Section had an opinion piece entitled OF DOGS, FAITH and ISLAM by Mohammed Hanif. The Times piece stressed the unusual role of the dog in societies where basically the dog maybe considered unclean and a ritual bath taken if you come in contact with a dog before you can offer your prayers. That certainly is the case is many an Islamic country whereas Yossi claims the capital city of Jerusalem has not hosted many dog shows mainly due to the city’s orthodox character that does not promote activities on the Sabbath. He does not mention the aversion many an Orthodox Jew feels towards the dog which is similar to that of the Islamic worshipper as well. Whatever the religious attitude of these faiths towards the dog it must bring to mind the treatment of the dog in many an Asian country particularly China where there is that segment of the population which eats the dog. A tradition which horrifies most Westerners but its not only the consumption of the dog which we Westerners condone its the manner in which the dog is treated by those Chinese who still practice this that is condemned. Most of the Muslims’ dog hate comes via the Hadith, a collection of sayings attributed to the prophet Muhammad. There are various often contradictory Hadiths about whether or not one is allowed to keep a dog as a pet but it’s one thing not being allowed to keep a dog as a pet and another thing to eat and torture it, that’s for sure!
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A Treat Which May Bite Back A shrink-wrapped dog treat that in fact is a real pork femur can have near disastrous consequences if given to your dog it is claimed in certain circles. This is a Real Ham Bone unlike the Pedigree treat reported about a few weeks ago in DOG NEWS. This one may contain bone shards which when allegedly chewed and swallowed by your dog can cause some bad gastrointestinal distress. The Better Business Bureau has been warning consumers about this for years now. The problem critics say, is that the bone comes apart when gnawed and shards of it become lodged in the dog. If these shards are not passed and are stuck long enough in the wrong place--the small intestine for instance--the results can be fatal. Walmarts seems to be the biggest seller of these bones and they report that just one customer per 100,000 had complained about the bone nonetheless Walmart asked the supplier Dynamic Pet Products to add a “bit of graphic fizz” to its Real Ham Bone warning label. “Supervise your pet while enjoying any natural bone product” is the language used set off in bright yellow letters! The FDA gave a warning in 2010 that “bones are unsafe for your dog”. One must question then if all bones are a generic danger and these Real Ham Bones are nothing more than an extension of that problem or whether people should stop giving dogs bones at all. This turns into a personal decision matter and while the anti-Real Ham Bone fervor should be taken seriously it may also turn out to be nothing more than the generic danger posed by dog bones generally, 10 Dog News
Term Limits Again!!! There seems to be a major move to do away with the recently adopted term limits By-Law. First let us reiterate that these pages are opposed to the concept of term limits certainly in non-governmental situations. Secondly these pages strongly opposed the term limits as adopted and written by the Delegates as being totally ineffective since within a years time the very people they were trying to limit could return and were basically re-elected to the very position they held before! Now come a Club and a Delegate Committee attempting to eliminate term limits for members of the Board. These pages agree with this theory HOWEVER if there is still a desire on the part of a majority or two thirds of the Delegates to have a real term limit proviso why not rewrite the existing term limit amendment as an effective rather than meaningless document. Do not permit a former Board member to run for three years after being term limited out. By that time he or she will either be totally forgotten about or the interest of the former Board member will have waned to the point they no longer want the job. But this one year period is just ridiculous with which to begin and that’s for sure.
Thought For The Week This has been a really bad week for the dog people in America as three very involved individuals have passed away. Erik Bergishagen, Marion Lawrence and Joe Molloy are the people to whom these pages refer. Various memorials and tributes will no doubt appear in various issues of Dog News and elsewhere but nothing written or said can fill the void left by the loss of these three differently oriented and concerned dog people. In the long run we all suffer from their loss but gain from the knowledge and love they imparted to us all on different levels and areas within the sport.
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in California. It was based on the bethe show environment more inviting and lief that if students were told they were aimed at breed improvement? Or is it awesome, smart and great; they would all based on awards? become all of those things. The logic is Truly, some failures can be the that if you believe you are awesome, source of motivation and hard work to you will get ahead. As the years have get it right. The breeder, exhibitor and/ gone by the result is that one-third of or judge who is willing to look at shortcollege students now think they should comings and mistakes and identify them get a B if they have good atis in a position to achieve success. tendance records. Breeder/exhibitors who are in Exactly how this relates denial about the quality of their “Failure is animals do themselves a grave to our world of dogs may not be entirely clear. Yet it How can you attempt a part of disservice. raises the question of our to improve if you can’t recognize current approach to the dog needs? Earlier this year I was life that your show. Although kids must atjudging a good entry in a breed tend school (unless the “home started where one of the spectators was school” by-pass is in play) a very successful breeder/judge. when you At lunch this breed expert pointed dog owners are not obligated to show their dogs so our to me that I was making a conwere a out sport needs to keep priming sistent mistake in evaluating a parthis pump. Yet it behooves us small child ticular trait in the breed. Thanks to recognize that many dogs to feedback on that mistake and finish their championships and began continued study on the issue since, today that would not have my judging was improved. All of to walk.” us in the sport experience failure been competitive in the past. Whether or not this is a good at one time or another. Learning thing or a bad thing remains to use it in a positive way can be to be seen. How we go about retaining most productive. By Pat Trotter high expectations while keeping the welFailure is a part of life that started come mat out for newcomers is a difficult when you were a small child and began to walk. You fell down frequently and recent Real Sports Pro- situation. The expanding dog show does seem to encourage entries so that’s cergot back up and tried again. Failure is gram (HBO) with Bryant tainly a good thing. Yet the idea praca part of life that is much easier to deal Gumbel interviewing expert ticed by Little Leagues and other related with if you are realistic. Learning that Barnard Goldberg provided much events that everyone gets a ribbon may your competitors are your best friends food for thought for this writer. The have unintended consequences. that raise the bar for you is mandatory. program investigated how In her book Mindset, Dr. They make you work harder to improve the self-esteem approach Carol Dweck reports we are and their expertise inspires you to creto dealing with youngsters “How we go conditioning our younger genate your own. The late Corky Vroom by providing them a syneration to avoid reality. This stands out as the professional who enthetic sense of success and about refamous Stanford University couraged this breeder/owner/handler awarding trophies to all is psychologist has done research to work harder to get it right. We were proving damaging to this taining high on the subject for decades. Her best friends outside the ring and intense generation long term. findings prove that kids who competitors in the ring. His influence on expectaBefore getting into get praised for their hard work all of his peers lives on today in Califorhow this might apply to tions while are more likely to succeed than nia’s show rings. the world of dogs, here those who are given false comHow we can raise the bar for our are a few startling facts: keeping the pliments. The father who says new exhibitors without turning them off At one event with 650 “you really ran hard to get presents a complex problem. The Nakids in Tampa FL, there welcome that ball” may be sending a tional Owner Handler Series seems to was one Division Trophy message stronger than “great be answering some of these needs for Winner and the rest of mat out for catch” on a routine fly ball. It both seasoned exhibitors and newcomthem received an All Star newcomers seems parenting that provides ers. No doubt time will tell if it encourtrophy the same size as over-protection from the real ages more long term breeding prothe winner’s trophy! The is a difficult world is just as damaging as grams and life time commitments to our idea is to make each kid parenting that provides insufsport. Nonetheless, life’s lessons such as feel special. A soccer situation.” ficient protection from the real another look at the self-esteem moveteam for eight year olds world. This poses the question: ment that lowered the bar amongst our in Los Angeles follows this Are we providing for the short term rathyouth programs are worth considering. practice-if your name is on the roster, er than preparing for the long haul in Human nature is not always predictable, you get a ribbon even if you don’t our world of dogs? After all, we are the yet our goals are to aim for continued show up for practice or some games. “parents” of our dog family. 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s dedicated members of the dog fancy, you have probably recently seen information about AKC’s new Bred With H.E.A.R.T program http://www.akc.org/dog-breeders/bred-with-heart/. H.E.A.R.T. stands for Health, Education, Accountability, Responsibility, Tradition.
By Carlotta Cooper The program was discussed in the June board minutes http://www.akc.org/about/minutesreports/board-minutes/ under Registration Development: Registration Development (p2) Mark Dunn, AKC staff, participated in this portion of the meeting. There was a report on the status of the roll out of the new Bred With H.E.A.R.T (BWH) program. The AKC goal is to encourage breeders to work in tandem with AKC’s commitment to dog health, breeder education and dog welfare through health testing of breeding stock and our care and conditions policy resulting in a responsible breeding community. The Breeder of Merit (BOM) and the BWH programs are an important part of our breeder outreach and complement one another. These programs constitute the only programs in the United States which are aimed at the responsible breeding of purebred dogs and provide the tools to do so. BOM and BWH both recognize and support breeders who certify that applicable health screens are performed on their breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club. [continued in Tuesday] The discussion on the Bred With Heart program continued. When fully implemented, BWH will support AKC’s continued commitment to canine health as well as help the general public identify the most responsible breeders from which to buy a family pet. 18 Dog News
So, what’s the difference between the Breeder of Merit program, which seems to be successful and is popular with breeders, and the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program? In order to become an AKC Breeder of Merit http:// www.akc.org/dog-breeders/ breeder-of-merit a breeder must meet the following requirements: • Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events. • Earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion* event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred/co-bred. • Member of an AKC club. • Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club. Demonstrates a • commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies produced are AKC registered. • CGC (Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine) title does not meet the event requirements.
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hese are not onerous requirements for someone who breeds several litters (perhaps even just one or two litters) and has a lot of enthusiasm for showing or being involved in dog activities for a few years. Many newbies can attain Breeder of Merit status after just a few years if they are committed to being involved with purebred dogs. This program is aimed squarely at the dog fancy. The Bred With H.E.A.R.T. (BWH) program, however, does require a little more. In order to be accepted into the program, a breeder must do the following: • Have registered at least one AKC litter within the past 5 years • Be in good standing with the AKC • Certify that applicable health screens are performed on breeding stock as recommended by the respective AKC Breed Parent Club and be prepared to supply proof of such compliance upon request • Must agree to comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy, including inspection(s) by the American Kennel Club or its duly authorized representative
H.E.A.R.T. • Must agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the ownership and maintenance of dogs • Must agree to complete AKCapproved and/or AKC-provided continuing breeder education courses annually • Must complete the online application process and pay an annual fee of $25 per breed
As you can see, this program is definitely tougher. By requiring a litter to be bred in the last five years, AKC is not looking for breeders who are resting on their laurels. They want active breeders participating. On the other hand, you can be relatively new to purebred dogs and still qualify for this program. You do not need to have finished a dog in any discipline – competed at all -- which suggests it may be aimed at large scale/commercial breeders instead of the fancy. You’re agreeing to comply with the AKC Care and Conditions Policy https://images. akc.org/governmentrelations/documents/ pdf/Care_Conditions_Policy.pdf – including inspections. Of course, most of us implicitly accept this policy regarding the care and condition of dogs but you are being asked to allow inspections. AKC already randomly inspects breeders but it sounds like inspections might become more routine for breeders under this program. Again, this suggests that the program is aimed at large scale or commercial breeders. Under this program breeders also have to complete AKC-approved or AKCprovided continuing education courses each year. Lots of us have continuing eduction credits from taking breeder seminars and other courses that have been offered by AKC in the past. In the future these credits might be put to good use. If the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program is aimed at large scale breeders, then AKC is encouraging them to take part in some of the seminars and courses offered for breeders. I know many people won’t believe this, but there are already many educational opportunities offered for large scale breeders. A lot of these breeders
also have much more experience with breeding and whelping than the average fancier. That’s just a matter of numbers – if you breed and whelp 30 litters per year, you are going to have more experience than a fancier who breeds one or two litters per year. It’s not about the quality of care. It’s only about experience. AKC also expects you to comply with all existing laws – local, state, and federal. This might pose a problem for people who live in places where they are over the pet limit or trying to skirt BSL or MSN laws. You might need to talk to someone in Government Relations about your situation. Doglaw@akc.org Obviously, large scale breeders need to be particularly careful about USDA-APHIS regulations and the Animal Welfare Act, as well as state commercial breeder laws. But fanciers also need to remember that the APHIS regulations apply to us if we have more than four female dogs and we ship any puppies or dogs (and the rest of the regulations that might affect us). One issue that needs to be addressed with both the Breeder of Merit and the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program is the requirement to have health screens performed on breeding stock as recommended by your AKC breed parent club (and be prepared to supply proof, etc.). Health screening of breeding stock is a valuable tool for every breeder. However, there is a fine line between requiring health screening of breeding stock and only using clear dogs for breeding. The AKC staff, board, and whoever else had input on these requirements obviously have good intentions, but care needs to be taken to leave the final decisions about breeding dogs in the hands of breeders. Only breeders can decide if a dog who didn’t pass a health test for some reason should be used in a breeding program. There are always cases when a dog may have some other outstanding qualities
that make him or her desirable to use. If we reach the point where only dogs that are certified clear for health tests are used for breeding, every AKC breed will soon be facing dangerous genetic bottlenecks – and some breeds are already at that point. Asking breeders in these programs to have their dogs screened is one thing, but the AKC should not try to require breeders to only use dogs that receive certain grades or scores in their breeding programs. Geneticists will tell you the same thing: we need to keep more dogs in our breeding populations, not fewer. If the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program is aimed at large scale breeders, then encouraging more breeders to have their breeding stock screened for health issues can be beneficial. Some large scale breeders already do health screening but it’s not standard among breeders who breed for the pet industry. I suspect that AKC has created the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program in conjunction with, or in anticipation of, the study that is underway at Purdue which has among its goals creating a national dog breeding standard that might be used by the USDA in the future. It’s likely that most fanciers (and pet owners) already exceed the care standards that would be outlined in this kind of standard, but large scale breeders would be affected. AKC may be trying to get a jump on this kind of standard with the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program. It would probably be a good idea for AKC to clear up any confusion about the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program and who the target breeders are. It seems as though the Breeder of Merit program is more appropriate for people who show dogs and compete in other dog activities; while large scale/commercial breeders breeding for the pet market should strive to meet the requirements of the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program. Dog News 19
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Question of the week By Matthew H. Stander
Should AKC’s Facebook page accepts posts and videos about the virtues of designer dogs? Kate Romanski Sorry Matt, no opinion here as I do no social media whatsoever. Cindy Knox Absolutely not!
Keke Kahn I really do not think so. This is a worldwide problem and AKC should combat it in every way possible. Something they have not done well enough to date. Our breeders need their help. What virtues??? Clearly they are not pure-breds. Gary Doerge It has always been my understanding that one of the roles of our AKC was to promote the betterment of PUREBRED dogs. Why would we expound the virtues of dogs with questionable backgrounds? I believe that our American breeders, who have virtually spent lifetimes breeding better specimens of their chosen breeds, have done a magnificent job of eliminating inherent problems. This, in my opinion, is what AKC should be proud of and be promoting on their Facebook page....not the virtues of mutts!!!!
Karin B. Ashe AKC is a registry for purebred dogs...if they allow designer dogs to frequent their Facebook pages they would be encouraging the indiscriminate breeding of dogs that are not purebred. My answer would be NO! Tim Plezbert NO, they are not pure bred dogs... AKC is about advancement of Pure Bred Dogs. 22 Dog News
Gretchen Schultz Seriously? Ridiculous! By providing information regarding designer dogs does this not imply endorsement by AKC?
Kerrie Kuper ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NOT. AKC should be promoting purebred dogs registered and bred by responsible breeders. Their breeder of merit program is a step in the right direction. I have not seen the Facebook postings but anyone at AKC that allows these to be on there should be relieved of their position.
Debbie Kahla I say absolutely not! Why should an organization that extols the virtues of purebred dogs give credence to dogs that have no known pedigrees, health records and everything else that we breeders of purebred dogs hold so dear?
Timothy Reese An emphatic NO! Designer dogs are not what the American Kennel Club is about. While it is possible over the next few years for some of these ‘designer dogs’ to eventually reach the level of becoming a ‘breed’, until that occurs and are accepted as a ‘breed’, there should be no place on any of the American Kennel Club’s Facebook pages, Webpages, or any other publication. If we look back in history, and not that far back, we will find that many dogs
that might today be considered designer breeds eventually became breeds which we now recognize, ie; the Doberman, the Bedlington, the Cesky just to name a few. But if you follow the history of these breeds they took a path considerably different on their way to recognition as a ‘breed’. The AKC should not in any way be championing new, designer breeds. Karl Stearns The AKC certainly should be the “voice of the dog”… all dogs. However, social media is all about entertainment and creating “the conversation”, which is what I teach in my seminars on digital marketing, both email and social media marketing. That being said, while the AKC should be the dog’s advocate, the “conversation” should be about the virtues and benefits of purebred dogs. The AKC has already extended its events and even offers a registration for mixed breed dogs. They provide relief services and a wide range of scholarships and grants for programs that benefit ALL dogs through the AKC Humane Fund. The AKC Facebook page already provides plenty of content for dog-lovers in general. So, absolutely not should AKC accept Facebook posts and videos about the virtues of designer dogs. Now approaching 3 million followers the AKC Facebook page is a perfect platform to educate the public and provide pushback to the “rescue dog retailers” and “adopt don’t buy” crowd. Rather than glorify mutts used as money makers, let’s champion the hard work of dedicated breeders who preserve the type, characteristics and health of purebred dogs. Klaus Anselm You can’t be serious. Obviously not!! Aside from the fact that there are no virtues. Kenneth Kauffman NO!!! Katie Winters AKC was established as a registry for purebred dogs, but it now recognizes mixed breed dogs in a registry I think, and allows mixed breeds to participate in performance events like agility, obedience, canine good citizenship, therapy dog, etc.-- so why not accept posts and videos about the virtues of designer dogs on AKC’s Facebook page?
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You Yourvet By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM.
Why is my bitch still bleeding after whelping a litter 6 weeks ago?
In the first 4 to 6 weeks following the birth of a litter, the mother may have a light pink to bloody brown vaginal discharge called lochia. Following delivery, the enlarged pregnant uterus returns to normal size. This process of uterine shrinkage is called involution and can take 4 to 6 weeks. A vaginal discharge that lasts for more than 6 weeks is caused by the failure of the uterus to involute, or return to normal size. Subinvolution of placental sites (SIPS) is the medical term for this condition. The sites are places where the placentas were attached to the inner wall of the uterus. When these sites are invaded by inflammatory cells, the uterus is unable to complete the process of involution, or shrinkage. This can result in chronic bleeding into the body of the uterus and prolonged vaginal discharge. The cause of SIPS is unknown. It tends to occur in bitches younger than 3 years old. Neither bacterial infection
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nor failure to give oxytocin immediately after whelping are thought to cause SIPS. On physical examination, the only abnormality is the persistent vaginal discharge. Blood work and urinalysis are usually normal, but anemia as a result of blood loss may be present if the bleeding is heavy. In this case, a blood transfusion may be required to save the life of the bitch. Any female dog with abnormal vaginal discharge should be tested for Brucella canis. A vaginal exam with a scope should be performed to rule out any other causes for the bleeding. Specific treatment is not indicated if the bitch is intended for future breeding, because the lesions resolve spontaneously. Ovariohysterectomy (spaying) will resolve the problem but is only indicated if the hemorrhage is severe. The bloody vaginal discharge may persist until the next heat cycle. Recurrence of SIPS following future pregnancies appears to be uncommon. SIPS does not decrease fertility. In most cases, subsequent pregnancies are normal.
How many teeth do dogs have?
Adult dogs should have a total of 42 teeth with 20 on the upper jaw and 22 on the lower jaw. There are 4 different kinds of teeth in the adult canine mouth: incisors, canines, premolars and molars. Each of these types of teeth has a specific purpose. Incisors are the small teeth in the front of the jaw used for scraping meat from bones, picking things up and grooming. There are a total of 12 incisors, 6 on the top jaw and 6 on the bottom jaw. The canine teeth are commonly referred to as fangs. Canines are used to grasp and hold whatever a dog desires, for instance, a bone, a toy or another animal. Dogs have a total of 4 of these large teeth, 2 on the upper jaw and 2 on the lower jaw. There is one fang on either side of the set of incisors. Premolars have sharp edges used for shearing meat from bones and chewing. There are 16 premolars; 4 on either side of the upper and lower jaws, just behind the canines. Dogs have a total of 10 molars, 2 on each side of the upper jaw and 3 on each side of the lower jaw past the premolars. Molars have a flat surface and are used for grinding and breaking down larger hard items like bones, kibble or biscuits. Continued on page 78
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Remembering
Erik Bergishagen By Kellie Fitzgerald
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rik was born on July 21st, 1929 into a true dog family. Indeed his kennel prefix Jagersbo was registered by his father with AKC in 1928 the year before Erik was born. It continues in operation today through his daughter Erika. Erik took over the running of the kennel when he was 23 years old after his father died and continued to operate it with Erika until his death. He was one of the kindest and gentlest of men I have known and he was as sincere about life time issues as anyone I have ever met. Certainly he and his families relationship with Fred and Julie Gasow was a highlighted example of two of his closest friends and represents an example of how highly respected people in their own right admired and thought about him. He wore many hats in the dog world and his presence at any dog event insured an aura of respect and adulation usually reserved for the elite in any sport. He was a long time Delegate to the AKC from 2001 to 2014 and President of the Detroit Kennel Cub from 1987 until his death. As a licensed professional handler he was also a member of
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the PHA and the DHG. He began judging in 1988 and judged the sporting Group at Westminster as well as at the AENC. He is survived by his wife Jane whom he married in 1957 and his aforementioned daughter Erika. I loved him dearly and will miss him more than I can adequately express.
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Ch. Ale Kai Ring The Bells On Fifth
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Ch. Ale Kai Beat The Drums On Fifth “Drummer” Litter Brother
Sire: Ch. Hillwood Ale Kai Celebration
Dam: Ch. Ale Kai Viola On Fifth
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BESTS WEEK Hunterdon Hills Kennel Club Saturday & Sunday Welsh Terrier
GCh. Teritails Loyal Knight Judge Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy Judge Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr. Handler Greg Strong Owner Terry Lohmuller
Bismarck Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Shih Tzu
GCh. Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power
Judge Mr. Wayne Morris Thompson Judge Mr. Joseph Gregory Owners Patricia Hearst Shaw, Luke & Diane Ehricht Handler Luke Ehricht James River Kennel Club Standard Poodle
GCh. Gala Brighton Lakeridge Reflections of Me Judge Mr. James Reynolds Owners Ron & Debbie Scott Handler Kaz Hosaka
James River Kennel Club – Thursday Roanoke Kennel Club – Friday & Saturday New River Valley Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog
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Judge: Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine Judge: Mr. Robert Stein Judge: Dr. Alvin Krause Judge: Ms. Beverly Capstick Owners: Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handlers: Kent Boyles & Liz Oster Berrien Kennel Club - Sunday 15” Beagle
GCh. Torquay Midnight Victory Judge Miss Barbara Ann Langlois Owner Marcelo Chagas, Marco Flavio & Alessandra Botelho and Dr. Roger Travis Handler Marcelo Chagas
Richmond Dog Fanciers Lhasa Apso
GCh. Tasen Swinging On A Star Judge Mr. Robert Hutton Owners Susan Giles & Muriel Wolverton Handler Joseph Berkau Matairie Kennel Club Louisiana Kennel Club Skye Terrier
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10 uestions Q ASKEDOF...
Correy Krickeberg
BORN: AURORA, IL RESIDES: YORKVILLE, IL MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: TAURUS
When did you start showing and how did that first show go? I started in the mid-80’s with my Rottweiler in Junior Showmanship. It was a struggle because he outweighed me by 50 pounds or so. I placed some in Juniors.
How difficult was it to finish your championship?
Not that bad. It was a Brittany I co-owned and finished as well as had fun showing in Juniors.
Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like? Wire Fox Terrier.
Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be? Jane Forsyth. She was the best and I truly miss her.
How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport?
Oh my! Where do I start. We need more real dog people involved in the running of AKC.
How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones? About 150 a year, many more than in the old days. I loved the old Chicago International. Two current weekends I like are the Cleveland weekend in December and Canfield.
Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?” I don’t know as I don’t have time to watch TV.
What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? Bringing a problem dog around and turning it into a beautiful adjusted specimen of its breed.
What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? Hard work and perseverance.
If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite. Sarah, Laura and Rindi and a round or two of cocktails for all.
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The American Kennel Club Takes To The…
Photos by David S. Woo
Summer treets! By Danielle Maiello
The American Kennel Club is exclusively representing the pet This past Saturday, space this year with August 1, 2015, the a rest stop at Astor NYC Summer Streets Place & Lafayette program returned Avenue over three for its 8th year to Saturdays in August give New Yorkers a (August 1st, 8th, and unique one-of-a-kind 15th). The rest stop interaction with the features fun for all dog big city. Park Avenue lovers, including a mini was closed down from Photos by David S. Woo agility course where motorized traffic from attendees are encouraged to try their the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park to allow the public to hand (or paws!) at agility. On August 1st, walk, run, bike and roll through nearly 100 dogs were taken through the agility course, showing off their skills to the 7-mile long event. the crowd.
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The American Kennel Club’s space also provided visitors with a photo booth where they could commemorate the day with a complimentary photo and festive bandana for their pup. Additional activities included a 2,400 square foot dog run that was the epicenter for friendly fourlegged frolics from dogs of all breeds and sizes; dedicated doggy refresh zones complete with cooldown pools, umbrellas and water bowls; a family-friendly picnic area; and several booths promoting responsible dog ownership, offering special deals on AKC products and programs as well as free giveaways. Exclusive to Summer Streets, owners were offered the opportunity to learn about and enroll their dog in AKC’s Canine Partners program for a discounted rate; to register for a free AKC Canine Good Citizen test on August 15th; to take advantage of on-site deals to the WOOFipedia store; and to educate themselves on Responsible Dog Ownership and sign the AKC Responsible Dog Owner Pet Promise. Dog owners left the AKC space with smiles and wagging tails, along with some great AKC swag like bandanas, WOOFipedia water bowls, dog-themed temporary tattoos, toys and more. AKC will take to the streets again Saturday August 8th and August 15th from 7am to 1pm to celebrate all things dog at Astor Place & Lafayette Ave. in NYC.
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America’s Number One* Skye Terrier Number One* Among All Terrier Breeds Number Three* Among All Breeds
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Garden State All Terrier Club Judge Dr. H. Scott Kellogg Trenton Kennel Club Judge Mr. Thomas Parrotti
Owners Mr. Victor Malzoni, Jr. Nancy Shaw Handlers Larry Cornelius Marcelo Veras Assisted By Kasey O’Brien *The Dog News Top Ten List
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n last week’s issue of Keeping Its Base While Dog News, Matthew H. Growing An Audience Stander’s Question of the Week asked fanciers about the American Kennel Club’s Wooftale project, to which James Phinizy replied in part, “I’d love to see the money go into a good old fashioned, print copy of the Gazette. When we used to have that ‘mag’ in every Governor’s office in the nation. Best advertising we could have done.’” Over the years many have lamented about the ‘old’ days and their preference for a printed version of the Gazette for myriad reasons but not many have made Hon. Phinizy’s point about the importance and efficiency in enlightening lawmakers about canine By Shaun Coen legislation issues through the printed magazine. over again rather than deleting While the turn to onlinethem with the swipe of a finger. only editions are cited as costBuilding a brand across all platcutting moves, the fact remains forms involves incorporating all that the printed page is still tools at one’s disposal to retain an effective tool for reaching a core constituency or audience a targeted mass audience, the while also growing the company same way that televior sport. A group sion is still an effective of savvy investors medium for reaching “While the (including NBA star a dedicated following turn to online- Kevin Durant and with a chance to grow only editions Steve Tisch, film proits audience. Other are cited as ducer and chairman media forms certainly cost-cutting and executive VP of have found their niche moves, the the New York Gimarkets as well and fact remains ants) has just bought they continue to conthe teenzine Tiger that the stantly and quickly Beat, which has been printed page evolve but there reentertaining teens mains a dedicated is still an efsince The Beatles’ fective tool core of people who arrival in the States, for reaching at the end of the day with the intent of rea targeted prefer to hold somestoring the power thing tactile other than mass audiof the printed edia tiny handheld screen ence...” tion and introducing in their hands. They it to new generatend to save issues as tions of fans going keepsakes and time capsules, forward, while also expanding returning to them over and into other ventures and platforms 46 Dog News
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including radio, tv and film. Major sports such as the NFL, NBA, MLB and MLS have already done so, capturing new generations of fans while retaining the old and in the sport of dogs, the Westminster Kennel Club has also shown its ability to appeal to its core while expanding its audience and growing its product. Its latest announcement of a new 10-year contract with Fox Sports 1 to televise portions of its ever-expanding lineup of events is a major coup for the country’s second oldest continually operating sporting event and one that should serve as a reminder to the AKC, the sport’s premier registry, that it mustn’t eschew tried and true methods of communicating with its base while also reaching out to new members. The AKC has recently ramped up efforts to communicate – albeit electronically – to its constituents by increasing the number of emailed bulletins it sends but not everyone has or is willing to pay for mobile data and those who do often find their inboxes spammed or bombarded with e-newsletters on every subject they’ve ever shown an online interest in or Googled, so it’s vital that these blasts are concise, educational and informative or else right into the trash they will go. That’s not to say that these AKC ezines aren’t well made. Some are typical fluff, feel-good type dog stories, but others are chock full of useful and important information, specifically those produced by its Government Relations Department. Sheila Goffe and her team remain a vitally important cog in the AKC’s machine and in fact are a godsend for all dog lovers, especially hobby breeders and owners of the ‘bully’ breeds. The AKC’s GR Dept. has helped deContinued on page 64
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A Jerusalem Dog Fest The capital of Israel, Jerusalem, has not hosted many dog shows. As far as I can remember, only three shows were held there, mainly due to the city's Orthodox character, that did not promote activities on the Sabbath. The third of these shows was held in June in an old-new venue very close to the Old City walls. 48 Dog News
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he idea for the show emerged from the creative head of Yossi Rotshild, president of the Israeli Spitz Club. Rotshild, a successful Japanese Akita breeder who lived in Japan for a while and speaks the language, probably absorbed some of the Japanese decorative flair and usually invests in unique decorations for club shows. Rotshild: "the concept I have brought with me for years ran into opposition from within the club. When I became president of the club I want to make our shows available to the public and educate the people who do not own pure-bred dogs. We cannot do this in venues that are not public. I asked all club members to look for appropriate locations and they picked up the gauntlet. We visited various venues, including one recommended by a new club member, Elina Kushnir, who has connections in the local municipality. "Elina applied both to the municipality and the venue. It turned out the present mayor has tried to hold different events even on weekends, particularly in private locations. The venue seemed ideal to me, because is offered everything I was thinking about. I thought it would be suitable for a large all-breed show. I decided to undertake the test run through my club. It took us four months to organize the appropriate permits. The place looks lovely and I knew we had to utilize it properly. "I believe a well-organized event needs three elements – sight, sound and smell. I brought this concept with me as a former marketing expert. When the place looks good, has a pleasant sound and smells good, it should work out. "I needed a good professional team of stewards. We brought the things in the morning, set up the ring and two hours later were ready to roll. The intentions proved themselves and I hope other clubs will realize the potential," says Rotshild. The Spitz Club is home to various breeds belonging to the Nordic types, including Siberian Husky or Samoyed, German Spitz, Chow Chow, American Akita, Shiba and other Japanese breeds, as well as primitive breeds such as Canaan Dog, Thai Ridgeback, Portuguese Podengo and Ibizan Hound. The venue is a piece of history in itself. It is the site of Jerusalem's first railway Continued on page 62
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Photos of the Crab Orchard KC by Robert Skibinski
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he new Bred by H.E.A.R.T program devised in part by Mark Dunn for AKC Breeders and approved by the AKC Board at its last meeting really changes the ground rules insofar as the breeder themselves are concerned. No longer is AKC staying out of the whelping box but they are telling the long time breeder what and how to breed their dogs. Now then I realize times are changing but no one can tell me that the requirement to have health screens performed on breeding stock as recommended by your AKC breed parent club is not an intrusion most breeders will not be willing to accept. There is a fine line between requiring health screening of breeding stock and only using clear dogs for breeding. The AKC staff, board, and whoever else had input on these requirements obviously have good intentions, but care needs to be taken to leave the final decisions about breeding dogs in the hands of breeders. Only breeders can decide if a dog who didn’t pass a health test for some reason should be used in a breeding program. There are always cases when a dog may have some other outstanding qualities that make him or her desirable to use. If we reach the point where only dogs that are certified clear for
health tests are used for breeding, every AKC breed will soon be facing dangerous genetic bottlenecks – and some breeds are already at that point. Asking breeders in these programs to have their dogs screened is one thing, but the AKC should not try to require breeders to only use dogs that receive certain grades or scores in their breeding programs. Geneticists will tell you the same thing: we need to keep more dogs in our breeding populations, not fewer.The above is a direct quote from Charlotte Cooper’s article which appears in this week’s issue. It is one thing to be concerned about the health of our dogs in any breeding program and an other thing to cut off the creative breeder who is looking to introduce something into his or her line which non-breeders such as most of the people on AKC’s Board and Staff and fell into this category. They know how to establish a standard but do not understand the need to deviate from that standard to improve the overall breed itself. You can not have people on any level of AKC dictating how to breed a dog when they have no experience whatsoever in this area itself. We’ll end up with the proverbial “green dog” which is as healthy as can be with no breed characteristics whatsoever! Continued on page 66
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Gentle Giants... By C. Cuthbert • photos by Tim Plezbert The Mastiff Club of America held its 2015 National Specialty the first week in June at the Eukanuba Conference Center in Wilmington, Ohio adjacent to a Holiday Inn. This site has everything anyone would want for a dog show, a large, unobstructed ring area, ample meeting rooms and RV parking and a large fenced area for you to exercise your dog. Add to that the fact that they have all ring equipment provided for the duration of the show. The above is not a commercial for that site, it is simply an opinion based on many years with National Specialties. On the Monday prior to the start of our National, the Mastiff Club of Northern Ohio held their first Independent Specialty and Sweepstakes. For their first venture into this arena they did well with an entry of 169 dogs and a total entry of 245. Sweepstakes was judged by Carla Sanchez, a long time Mastiff person and the regular classes were judged by Roger Gifford, a man who has had purebred dogs and has been in the show ring a great part of his life. Tuesday through Sunday the Mastiff
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Club of America presented its specialty with a field of 242 dogs and 499 entries. Tuesday offered Obedience and Rally judged by Catherine Thompson, Carting judged by Jennifer Lambden and FuturityMaturity, judged by Damara Bolte. Added to those events were CGC and TDI testing under the direction of Becky Campbell and a “B” match. This made for a very busy start but there was much more to come. Wednesday offered the second day of Rally and Obedience, Veteran Sweeps and an X-Ray Seminar followed by our ever popular Welcome Gathering and cook out. The next day started with the initial judging of those dogs entered in Tournament of Champions……… the top ten would return that evening for final judging. That evening is a “dress up affair” for those showing and a special night for all of our membership to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Add to that an afternoon luncheon and seminar on reproduction by Dr. Robert Hutchison and we had another full day. On Friday the day began with the judging of the AKC Dog Classes. Judging was by Mary Speer, a long time MCOA member and AKC judge. This was a very full day. After judging, the rest of the day included a Handling Clinic, Judges Education Seminar, and our Mastiff Olympics. Throughout the day there were Health Clinics offered by our Health Committee that were very well attended. This was an opportunity to have your dog Continued on page 60
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Our Mastiff National
Sarge is the BEST OF THE BEST
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is a Southport Success! under Breeder Judge Ms. Mary Lynn Speer!
Our Briar Rose, pictured above, was also one of the very Best of the Best! Award of Merit ten weeks after raising her LUCKY eleven LITTER OF PUPS!!! and our OTHER RED HEAD, Stella, is also an Award of Merit Winner! With Special recognition to our awesome Veteran Sherman Daughter, VIVALA, GCH. LAMAR’S LIV N LA VIDA LOCA AT SOUTHPORT! She competed amongst the Youngsters (not from the Veteran Class) and who was out there to “the bitter end” for AOM consideration Co-Owners/Breeders Jack And Debby Friend
Southport Mastiffs Established 1982
Owners: Joe & Carla Sanchez
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Southport Mastiffs Known for over 30 years as a Top Show Kennel with an outstanding Record at our Nationals: HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR AKC SHOW CAREER IN MASTIFFS: We have won nine (9) MCOA National Specialty Best of Breeds: BIS/BISS Ch. Ridgewoods Otis 2* BISS Ch. Regal Hills Sudden Impact aka Willie 2 BIS/BISS Ch. Southports Sherman 2 BIS/BISS Ch. Southports Ulysses S Grant 2 BISS GCH. Friends Sargent Breakthrough 1 We have retired the following MCOA trophies: The MCOA Best of Breed Trophy The MCOA Stud Dog Trophy The MCOA Best Veteran Trophy
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SIX ALL-BREED BEST IN SHOW MASTIFFS: SOUTHPORT BRED - Best in Show Winners: BIS Ch. Southports Prime Impact aka Lil Willie BIS/BISS Ch. Southports Sherman* BIS/BISS Ch. Southports Ulysses S Grant SOUTHPORT OWNED Best In Show Winners: BIS/BISS Ch.Ridgewoods Otis (The first Mastiff to be awarded a Best in Show in California) BIS Ch. Omega’s All Shook Up aka Smooch BIS/BISS Ch. Lexington Divine Put Me In Coach aka Giambi
We Have Held Several Show Records Over The Years But Most Notably: *The Mastiff BEST IN SHOW RECORD -Twenty-Nine (29) All Breed Bests in Show won by our Sherman. We have won several Working Dog Bests Four Best of Breed Westminster Winners: BIS/BISS Ch. Ridgewoods Otis BISS Ch. Regal Hills Sudden Impact, aka Willie BIS/BISS Southports Sherman and a Group Three BIS/BISS Ch. Southports Ulysses S Grant
SOUTHPORT is HOME to many of America’s Finest Mastiffs Since 1982
Co-Owners./Breeders Jack And Debby Friend
Southport Mastiffs Established 1982
Owners: Joe & Carla Sanchez
Handler: Pam Gilley Dog News 59
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tested in many areas……… CMR DNA, PRA DNA, Cystinuria DNA, Heart examination, and OFA eye exams and also have your AKC DNA registered and your dog microchipped. After all that activity we still had enough energy to enjoy our Annual Awards Banquet. On Saturday there was AKC Bitch judging along with Brace/Team, Best Stud Dog and Best Brood Bitch. Health Clinics as described were offered all day long. We ended with our Annual Meeting and then off to a Wine Tasting Fund Raiser for our Rescue Foundation. Sunday we had our Best of Breed competition (77 entries) and ended with the judging of our Best Junior Handler, Best Puppy. Best Veteran and Best Bred by Exhibitor. Those who attended were able to enjoy great weather, a very pleasant social week and much time to get together with friends from New York to California and all points in between. We did manage to fill the hotel and then some and I am confident all went home knowing that as far as our specialties go, this one ranks near the top. 60 Dog News
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station built in the 19th century by the Turks. Like most buildings in Jerusalem, it is constructed of the local limestone that has aged gracefully. It is located in the center of the city, close to the Old City walls. A couple of years ago the building and its surroundings were turned into a commercial and entertainment site that attracts the locals on both weekdays and weekends due to its ambiance, location and nice array of shops and restaurants. The show, organized for this one club, attracted a very nice entry (in local terms) of around 90 dogs, who were all judged by Israeli all-rounder, Yochai Barak-Lifac. Mr. Barak commented on the show: "Dog shows are not a common sight in Jerusalem so with my mind zigzagging between dreams and expectations, together with a GPS that stopped working and taking a wrong turn somewhere along the way and getting a slight panic attack, I actually found myself in the Old Railway Station right on time. The parking space right in front of the entrance was an omen of the good things that followed. "It was not a "regular" show. There was something in the atmosphere, something special that has nothing to do with the Holy City that opened its gates to a dog related event on a Sabbath but to the actual venue and the club board that managed to leverage it into a different type of event. "Thriving cafĂŠs and restaurants, a lot of local families who came to watch the attraction that had come to town, with children playing at their side, they sat with an iced coffee, cheered and showed interest in the show. A festive atmosphere, free from the typical tension, informal and pleasant. The ring was impeccable and the ring staff did excellent work, functioning calmly but quickly. It was pleasant and interesting for me. "Although I do not breed Spitz dogs, I have always been interested in these breeds. I attended many club shows and found myself following lo-
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cal breeders comparing it with what I see overseas. I spoke, visited and learned from various leading breeders in the club hoping to extend my viewpoint and knowledge. I say this because I would like to take the opportunity to appreciate the work done by the club. It involves both new breeds that have recently arrived in Israel (Ibizan Podenco, Portuguese Podengo, Thai Ridgeback), return of breeds that seemed to have disappeared from the local scene but reemerged with vengeance (Siberian Husky, Shiba Inu), but mainly development of the leading breeds in the direction of the correct type. "Both Samoyed and German Spitz are going in the right direction when it comes to breeding and I was glad to encounter top quality dogs there. "However, the quality of the Japanese breeds in Israel is something to be proud of (and which I as an observer from the side, view with a pinch of envy). Such correct type is simply rare on the European front. This is true both for the Shikoku that until recently was a "newcomer" to Israel and has now developed successfully, as well as the Japanese Akita – a breed whose high quality in Israel perhaps equals only the quality in its country of origin. "Another breed worth mentioning is the American Akita that consistently proves to be part of the global phenomenon of this breed that has gained immense popularity, on the one hand, but retains type and quality, on the other hand. "I do not want to dwell on faults I found in some of the dogs and will also refrain from lauding the BIS and his runners-up. I chose, and I emphasize this again, to discuss breed type. A top-quality winning dog will almost always be found among the entry to this or that show. But observing all the dogs from a
Fest... particular breed that are taking part in the show and realizing the breeders have done a good job, comprehend the standard and the profound intentions on which it is based, are able to respect the breed history and what it brings with it in order to breed what we call the "correct type" – that is no small feat and this is what I would like to laud and appreciate." "The show was a great success, over 80 dogs from 14 breeds, it also covered the expenses and everyone came out winning – particularly the dogs and their owners," concludes Rotshild. "I was quite enthusiastic about holding a show in Jerusalem," says Shay Schnitzer, club board member and owner of the BIS dog. "I really enjoyed the show. The venue is very beautiful, well cared for and the owner was extremely generous with us. I believe we opened the gate for other clubs that may want to hold future shows there. I personally was happy to see people from the two breeds I have been involved in for years, Siberian Husky and Shikoku, who came in respectable numbers and enjoyed the show. Of course, winning BIS was the icing on the cake. "I began with the Shikoku after breeding Huskies for many years, in view of the situation in Israel and elsewhere and despite my love for the amazing breed I decided to look for a medium sized dog that belongs to the Spitz group which I could start breeding from scratch. I spoke to my friend Yossi Rotshild who had just returned from judging a show in Europe and he referred me to a renowned Dutch breeder who bred this rare breed, the Shikoku. I brought a dog from the Dutch breeder and two bitches from Japan and began to breed them here. "Having a Shikoku is a special experience," notes Schnitzer. "They are the ideal family dog, very clean, no body odor, very quiet and generally don't cause any damage to the house. It is a strong dog with a well-developed hunting instinct and like most Japanese breeds the Shikoku is also territorial and dominant when they encounter strange dogs. I am
very satisfied with the breed and it seems the people in Israel and overseas who have bought puppies from me are also happy, so I can say the transition to the new breed was quite successful." "The BIS dog, Int. Ch. Royal Nippon Akitos ichiban Shku, is from the first Shikoku litter whelped in Israel, offspring of the dogs Yossi Rotshild and I brought from Holland and Japan," says Schnitzer. "Ichiban means Number One in Japanese. He has had a lot of success in shows in Israel and abroad and among other things was Best Puppy in an all-breed show, group winner in another all-breed show, he is a Junior European Winner,
Junior Israeli Champion, adult Israeli Champion, Junior Romanian champion, Luxembourg Champion and International Champion. He has multiple group placements and is now BIS in Jerusalem. He is receives loving care from Offer Shefie who keeps him and lets me show him whenever I ask." Yossi Kosover, president of the Israeli Kennel Club, was there to open the show. He said, "Jerusalem is meaningful to every Israeli. We sense emotional, national and religious affinity with the Holy City, even those of us who are not at all religious." "For many years," continued Kosover, "Jerusalem was not open to dog shows, particularly on weekends (Sabbath) because religious parties were in power. In recent years, the mayor of Jerusalem is secular and has enabled businesses to open on weekends. This opens the door to holding dog shows and promoting pure-bred dogs in Jerusalem. The location of the show is ideal since it has the appropriate facilities, draws a local audience and has all the conditions for holding a well-organized dog show." Dog News 63
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feat numerous breed-specific legislation bills, abhorrent discriminatory measures that place unfair limits, regulations and restrictions on reputable breeders and responsible owners, and difficult to enforce and expensive BSL measures. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg. It has tactfully and respectfully exposed the ultimate goals of the Animal Rights extremists, which include putting an end to purebred dog breeding in its entirety. It has helped do that in part by enlightening legislators through its In Session Congressional Newsletter produced for Members of Congress and their Staff. Its most recent edition – Summer 2015 – urges support for the PAWS Act (Pet and Women Safety Act) to protect domestic violence victims and their pets, highlights the recently released NAIA survey that shows that fewer than five percent of the dogs available in U.S. shelters are purebred and not the 25% figure erroneously cited by the AR (and in fact number would be three percent if not for the preponderance of dogs in shelters falsely reported as Chihuahuas and ‘Pit Bulls’), reports on the AKC’s goal to reduce the need for Animal Shelters 64 Dog News
by stressing responsible dog the legislator and dog who are ownership, includes Amerifeatured. I’m in DC right now ca’s top 10 breeds (which infor a series of meetings; Conclude some breeds often targressman Vela will get his spegeted unfairly in BSL, such as cial copy, featuring ‘Truman’ the Rottweiler) and promotes tomorrow.” the work of the AKC Humane Unfortunately, the In SesFund, which provides grants sion newsletter is in pdf form for domestic violence shelters only and not a printed publicathat permit pets and to nontion, but as Goffe explained, profit rescue organizations, there’s good reason for that. as well as scholarships for Due to the anthrax scare in students focusthe early 90s, all Coning on the care gressional mail “goes of pets, awards through super high tem“Across the for canine experature ‘ovens’ to kill pond, The cellence (ACE things like anthrax that Kennel Club Awards) and might be in the mail. maintaining one (UK) famous- Magazines and other of the world’s ly tried to do publications are generlargest libraries away with its ally destroyed in that devoted to dogs printed pub- process.” So, there’s that is open to lication of its little chance of seeing the public. Each newsletter In Session in print forissue also fea- in favor of mat but some still hold tures a member solely a digi- out hope that a printed of Congress and tal version version of The Gazette their dog. This iswill return. Across the but the cries sue profiles Texpond, The Kennel Club were heard as Congressman (UK) famously tried to Filemon Vela, loud and do away with its printed clear and a who had adoptpublication of its newsversion of the ed a dog from letter in favor of solely printed vera shelter before a digital version but the obtaining his sion returned, cries were heard loud French Bulldog, much to its and clear and a verTruman, from a constituency’s sion of the printed verbreeder. Vela delight.” sion returned, much to says, “It’s imporits constituency’s delight. tant for breeders Continuing both of these to take an ethical AKC publications will go and dog-friendly approach a long way towards growing towards their profession, the sport and keeping legisla[and] most of them do,” and tors informed on canine legis“it’s important to understand lation issues and all the good that all dogs are capable of deeds that the AKC performs. being an excellent addition New generations of dog lovto the family.” ers – and purebred dog lovGoffe said, “We always ers in particular - will continue get a big blown-up copy to emerge, provided that the of the congressional canine rights to own and breed purehighlight and present it to bred dogs are protected.
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y good friend and acquaintance Erik Berghishagen passed away this past week-end. I was particularly close to Erik in the heydays of the sport particularly in the ‘70’s and early ‘80’s. With Julie Gasow he and his late brother Finn helped build the Detroit Kennel Club into one of the great shows of its day and he remained intimately involved with the show until his death. A devoted and legendary dog man and dog family man Erik was one of the kindest and most approachable people in our sport. Devoted to his Labradors I never heard an unkind word said about him. He was someone you could trust and who had but one interest in life insofar as the dog was concerned which was to assure its well being and welfare. I send my sympathies and love to his biological family-- wife Jane and daughter Erika and his extended family of Kellie Fitzpatrick and Chris Berg. What a loss-how sad I am!
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ast week-end in NYC and for the following two week-ends AKC along with Whole Foods and Vito CoCo were major sponsors and participants in NYC’s summer streets program. In this issue is a report I asked for from AKC. You can make up your mind about what was reported but I can tell you what was not covered--how many people, how many dogs took part. Was the event from an AKC viewpoint valuable enough for AKC to be a major supporter next year as well. What was the actual cost and how much time was spent by employees to justify this participation. I have a srong feeling that the coast did not justify the event! I hate to judge anything from individual reaction but I saw not one word mentioned in the press or electronically about the event. I know I will hear from someone in PR at AKC that there were hundreds of TV references and that I missed the report on the front page of all three New York dailies-I’m just telling you what I saw and heard nothing--that’s me. Know then if this entire venture was cost free (which it wasn’t) then perhaps it was worth doing. Whose idea was that anyway? So don’t tell me! I already know but I did not find out until after the first event was held. There are two more to come--the 8th and the 15th-tell me about it and tell me I am wrong for reacting negatively without having attended it with which to begin.
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THE ARK AT JFK
Noah Would Be Impressed A $48 million luxury animal terminal is under construction at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. With completion scheduled for early next year and operation commencing shortly thereafter, the ARK at JFK will be the first ever USDAapproved, full service, 24-hour airport quarantine facility for the import and export of horses, pets, birds and livestock. As such, it is expected to set a new standard for animal transportation worldwide.
animals from the flood, will process the estimated 70,000 on-board and cargo transported animals that pass through JFK annually. (A specially designed “poo chute," an angled floor that will allow manure to slide into a container, will facilitate removal of the massive amount of waste they produce.)
Paradise 4 Paws For traveling owners in need of a conveniently located center to board their pet while they are away, The Ark will offer Paradise 4 Paws, a 20,000 square foot luxury resort for dogs and cats. Paradise 4 Paws already operates pet resorts in Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago. Obedience training, pet massage therapy and grooming services will be available at the lavish resort where pets will be able to lounge in expansive, cageless suites equipped with flat screen TVs. Canine guests will be able to perfect their “dog paddle” in a large bone-shaped swimming pool, while their feline counterparts explore an “adventure jungle.” A 24-hour webcam will allow owners to check in on their 4-legged friends. On-site parking and 24-hour check-in/check-out will be available every day of the year as well.
Emphasis on stress reduction The 14.4 acres surrounding The Ark provide ample space for the construction of an aircraft parking ramp adjacent to the facilities’ airside docks. Lachlan Oldaker, an Oklahoma-based equine specialist and member of the new facility’s architectural team, characterizes this as "an enormous leap forward." As a result of the above, all incoming/outgoing horses, livestock and zoo animals will go directly to or from planes instead of being shuttled around. "The design allows planes to taxi directly to the building, so horses can be transported in a seamless fashion that reduces stress," she says. To further reduce stress, The Ark will have “departure lounges,” where horses and livestock can rest and be fed, be given
Upscale prices for upscale care The fees for the services provided at The Ark, which will help fund the new terminal, had yet to be determined at the time of this writing. But, with high end dog suites perhaps costing as much as $100 per night, no doubt they will be geared to owners who can afford upscale prices for upscale care. Given the increasingly important role companion animals play in their owners’ lives however, it is unlikely there will be any shortage of business despite the above. The project is being developed and operated by ARK Development, LLC, a Racebrook Capital subsidiary. For more information about the new animal terminal, those interested may visit www. arkjfk.com.
By Sharon Pflaumer • Photos © ARK Development, LLC, 2012-2015 The Ark At JFK In addition to housing equine and aviary import and export quarantine centers, the new full-service facility will offer in-transit companion animal handling. A 24-hour a day staffed veterinary clinic will provide general, internal and emergency medicine along with advanced diagnostics and critical care. An on-site laboratory will offer an array of both general and specialized tests. (Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is consulting on the planning and operational development of The Ark.) The new 178,000 square foot facility is being built on the site of Building 78, a cargo terminal that was demolished in 2004. It replaces the outdated 10,000 square foot VetPort center built in the 1950s. Although facilities similar to the new animal terminal are in operation already at airports in Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami, JFK still receives most of the animals entering the United States. The Ark, which takes its name from the biblical story of Noah, who saved the 70 Dog News
water and receive any necessary care, while their travel documents are being processed. Under USDA oversight, the facility’s veterinary staff will inspect the animals and guide them into specialized climate-controlled holding pens and stalls that have bedding, natural light and a shower. "A lot of our design making is in collaboration with veterinarians and consultants to help minimize the amount of stress placed on the animal," said Cliff Bollmann, an airport architect and member of the San Francisco-based Gensler architecture firm responsible for the project’s design. Animals not subject to quarantine can be held at the new facility as well until their departure by plane or pickup by owners, i.e., dogs that travel as cargo because they’re too large to fit in a carrier and fly in the cabin. Alternatively, pets not subject to quarantine can stay with their owners and go directly to their destinations with no holding. Use of The Ark is not required.
The Temple Grandin designed livestock handling system.
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The Ark will include Paradise 4 Paws, a 20,000 square foot luxury pet resort and boarding facility where canine guests will be able to lounge in cageless suites with flat screen TVs or take a dip in a bone-shaped swimming pool. Grooming services, pet massage therapy and obedience training also will be available.
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MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB, the dog show founded by the late GERALDINE ROCKEFELLER DODGE, will be holding its once every five-year extravaganza on Thursday, October 1st. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience dog shows the way they once were held. It will offer 78 breed judges and 44 sweepstakes judges with an astounding 32 breed specialties and 89 supported breed specialties. Miss this one and you’ll have to wait until 2020 for the next show. It is interesting to follow the member nations of the FCI, as they deal with the selection of China as the host country for the 2019 World Dog Show in Shanghai. Given the questionable welfare of dogs and the annual dog meat eating festival, the selection was startling to say the least. One of the first and most outspoken of these nation clubs was the Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK), which now has been told it can be suspended from the FCI for up to two years unless it drops its opposition to China. It was a little hard to swallow (pardon the pun), as the announcement that China won the election of the 2019 show, was the same week as the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. Then the added information that the FCI delegates that vote in which country the World Dog Show will be held were given gold credit cards worth 1100 Euros, as a “gift” from the China Kennel Club didn’t sit too well with their constituency. Big news from the AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION, chief executive officer SUSAN LILLY has announced that DR. DIANE BROWN has been named as the chief science officer. She officially starts her new position on August 17th. With a resume that is 13 pages long, she held the same position at the MORRIS ANIMAL FOUNDATION. Travelling through England, CINDY VOGELS, JEFFREY PEPPER and STEVE & WENDY SHEN visiting the hound and gundog dog shows and several kennels. MARCELO VERAS had surgery to remove the screws in his recently broken foot. Now he can get his life back to normal, after several months of recuperating. The sport of purebred dogs lost a true gentleman this week, when ERIK BERGISHAGEN passed away. He was known 72 Dog News
as Mr. Detroit Kennel Club, a title he shared with his brother FINN. I have so many memories of ERIK and his wonderful plane-flying wife JANE. The first memory that comes to mind is the champagne soaked Cherry Blossom circuit that started with the Potomac Labrador specialty and the weeklong stay at LIZ CLARK’S Springfield Farm in Middleburg, Virginia with CONNIE BARTON long before she worked for the kennel club. While we were at dog shows, JANE would be flying in some cross-country race. We send our deepest sympathies to his wife JANE and daughter ERIKA and his family and friends. All of us at DOG NEWS were saddened to hear that SAMANTHA CURRAN has passed away. Together with her husband RICHARD BERG they bred and showed Airedale terriers under the Evermay prefix. They bred and owned the top winning Airedale Terrier in breed history, Ch. Evermay’s High Performance, handled by JENNY WORNALL. There will be a funeral mass and reception at the Saint Paul The Apostle Catholic Church in Pismo Beach, California on August 21st at 2 P.M. We send our deepest sympathies to DICK and family. All of us at DOG NEWS send our best wishes to DUFFY ASKIN for a speedy and complete recovery from her recent surgery. Wife of FRED ASKIN, Westie fancier, and all around nice guy. She couldn’t be in better care at Johns Hopkins where FRED practices medicine.
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My dog tested positive for anaplasmosis. What is it? Anaplasmosis in dogs is an infection caused by the bacteria, Anaplasma phagocytophilum. It is transmitted through tick bites. Canine anaplasmosis is sometimes referred to as “dog fever” or “dog tick fever”. Cases have been reported throughout the US, primarily in the northeastern, midAtlantic, and north-central states, as well as in California. Ticks get the bacteria that cause the disease from feeding on an infected host animal, such as a rodent or a deer. They then pass the bacteria to your dog by biting him. The Anaplasma p. bacteria affect the platelets in the dog’s blood. Platelets are circulating cells that are a part of the blood clotting process. Anaplasmosis causes thrombocytopenia, which is a lower than normal number of platelets. Dogs may develop bruising or nosebleeds, especially in the early stages of infection. The most common signs of anaplasmosis are lethargy, loss of appetite, and fever. Other signs include pale gums, vomiting, diarrhea, lameness, and dark, tarry stools due to the presence of digested blood. These are the same symptoms as Lyme disease and infection with both bacteria (Lyme is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi) can be seen. Both anaplasmosis 78 Dog News
and Lyme disease are found in the same geographic locations and are transmitted by the same ticks. Several types of tests can be used to diagnose anaplasmosis, including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA), and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Also, the organism can sometimes be seen in a blood smear using a microscope during peak phases of infection. Some tests can be performed at your veterinary hospital and other tests require sending a blood sample to a veterinary diagnostic laboratory. Anaplasmosis in dogs is treated with the antibiotic doxycycline for at least 4 weeks. In most cases, symptoms begin to resolve within 1-4 days. The prognosis for recovery is excellent. However, since there is no vaccine against anaplasmosis, reinfection from another tick bite can occur. Use of tick prevention in areas where ticks are prevalent is recommended. We often see dogs with no symptoms at all testing positive for anaplasmosis. Studies have shown that approximately 40% of dogs from areas where anaplasmosis and Lyme disease are common may be seropositive. Healthy-appearing dogs may
have persistent infection with Anaplasma phagocytophilum and be chronic carriers of the organism. It is not known whether these dogs eventually become ill or not. Because chronic infection has not been directly related to clinical disease, treating healthy, asymptomatic, seropositive dogs is of questionable benefit and not generally recommended at this time. This being said, a positive result in a dog with no symptoms of disease should not be disregarded. A positive result does indicate exposure to anaplasmosis and a strong, effective tick prevention program should be implemented. Anaplasma phagocytophum is considered a zoonotic pathogen, meaning it has the potential to infect humans. Direct transmission from animals to people or animal to animal is highly unlikely and has not been documented. If a dog is diagnosed with anaplasmosis, this indicates there are infected ticks in the area that could transmit the disease to people, and strict tick control measures should be taken.
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