Dog News
The Digest Volume 29, Issue 32
Of American Dogs $5.00
August 9, 2013
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Contents 50 Comrades In Arms
10 Editorial
by nick waters
14 The Way It Is: Altered Dogs
52 Breezing Through: The Hound Show In The Hudson Valley
By sari brewster tietjen
18 Inside Out: Breeding Science Progress
By denise flaim
54 Off The Leash
By john Mandeville
22 The Question Of The Week
By shaun coen
58 What Is The Truth, Board Paranoia... And More
By Matthew Stander
26 The British Scene
By matthew stander
By geoff corish
60 Belgium, Genk: LKV Show Number Three!
30 The Dog Of Flanders By MJ Nelson
By karl donvil
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34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions asked of Michael Work 42 True North: A Report From Canada By Allison Foley
44 A Voyage To Buenos Aires By lorna Hastings
46 African Stock Exhibition At The Basenji National
68 The Crusade To Indiana: Bichon Frise National Specialty 2013 By stephanie uva
90 The Gossip Column BY Eugene Z. Zaphiris
94 Click - Louisiana Kennel Club By marcelo veras
98 Click - The Way We Were By matthew h. stander
By ranny green
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ANIMAL CRUELTY LINKED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE There is a large movement afoot both in the States and the U.K. urging veterinarians who deal with cases of suspected animal cruelty to look out for child abuse and/or domestic violence and to report them to the police or social services organizations. A drive to help them to recognize “non-accidental injuries” to pets is also teaching them to spot and help human victims of abuse. Indeed Robin Hargraves, president-elect of the British Veterinary ASSOCIATION (BVA) said: “We have issued legal guidelines to our members about when your suspicions should be aroused if you are seeing non-accidental injuries in animals.” “We know for certain,” he went on to state, “that in households if there are non-accidental injuries taking place to dogs, there is a very strong chance that there will be other abuse taking place in that household. This is a pretty new thing for vets to think about.” Well the reality of the situation is that in the USA this theory has been talked about for years but to our knowledge this is a first request to formally ask vets to report these matters to the legal authorities. Certainly AKC has been involved in this fight for a number of years through its Humane Fund, a concept introduced by Dennis Sprung and strongly supported by the Board as well. While there are some who argue this form of reporting is an invasion of privacy rights the program as being introduced to most vets is a four pronged process known as AVDR--which stands for “ask, validate, document, refer” -- to offer aid to potential victims and to lessen the possibility of interfering in any individual’s human rights. 10 Dog News
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Editorial AUGUST 9, 2013
A QUESTIONABLE SURCHARGE This year’s MEET THE BREEDS operation has caused more controversy than ever before. First there was the very questionable date chosen without consulting Clubs holding shows on the same weekend within a 50-mile (if not less) radius of New York City. Then of course there is the continuous debate as to whether or not MTB as sponsored by AKC should remain a NYC fixture. A large number of constituents believe it should be introduced nationally on a revolving basis. These pages reserve taking a stand on that issue waiting further details but certainly emphasize with those who think that way. Now comes to light the surcharge AKC is attempting to get from the Member Clubs of $250 each to have a listing in the Breed Guide to be handed out at the event itself. Sure it could be a nice way to earn some additional monies but wouldn’t one think that a more compassionate attitude should be displayed to these Member Clubs and other participating Clubs that so unselfishly give of their time in manning these booths and exhibits. A little highway robbery from where we sit--do you think? THOSE BOGUS PHONY SERVICE DOG TAGS AND CLOTHES Obviously the secret is out to more than the dog show community as a recent report condemning New Yorkers for using phony service dog tags to go to the Hamptons or even to get into bars that refuse entry for dogs has finally surfaced. The attitude of all too many dog show exhibitors in using this ruse to get their dogs on planes must be stopped. Once outed in this matter our sport and our community face the warranted scorn of John Q. Public for sure. And at this particular time a less than perfect picture painted by animal rightists about our activities we can ill afford yet another black mark. True this is an unregulated area that permits people to act at will but the fact remains the service dog category is a very special area of trust within our lives and must not be taken advantage of to save a buck. Come on Edelman and the social media experts at AKC, where are you in this matter and how should this totally unacceptable form of behavior be handled?
ENTRY FIGURES The dispute continues in the entry figure arena as to whether show entries are rising or falling or whatever. Getting the real figures from AKC on a national basis is more difficult today than ever before. This causes a perception that the figures are dropping but the official statements are to the contrary. Come on guys and gals-come clean and put the real figures forward. Some people believe that the Clubs involved in giving shows are trying to make their Clusters longer and longer in an effort to bring in the dogs. This maybe good for the professional handler economically but does this discourage the amateur exhibitor who has a 9 to 5 job five days a week from coming to shows? Some say grooming space is gone for these amateurs while group placements may have been pre-ordained by earlier competition. Furthermore the use of all breed foreign judges to fill these shows is rising with less than an increase in the ability of some of these foreign judges to understand our standards and to do their job due to a lack of real experience in the rings with all the new and old breeds. Certainly worth looking into one would think on some level of AKC activity-yes? THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK A few weeks ago these pages commented on the ease of gaining an American Championship. To our surprise and amazement many emails and phone calls came into our offices supporting our stand. Despite this encouraging sign nothing concrete has been done about the problem of which these pages are aware. How about it folks let’s get to work on our own and see whether or not this is an accomplishable goal-the strengthening of the earning and meaning of the American Championship title.
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Altered Dogs One of the superintendent’s organizations has a poll on its website basically asking fanciers whether they would or wouldn’t support allowing spayed/neutered dogs to compete in conformation shows. This is a topic that has been constantly raised by interested fanciers during the past few years, yet has never been fully debated and actually voted on.
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he idea of whether or not conformation should permit altered dogs to participate in dog
shows is certainly a hot subject with those opposed not wanting to listen to any reasons for supporting the idea and those favoring not wanting to listen to the others. The end result: no actual action by the Delegate Body, which has the sole authority to amend the Rules Governing Dog Shows to allow for such participation, but a lot of discussion as to the pros and cons. Perhaps now is the time to dust the topic off the table and bring it to the forefront for an actual up or down vote by the Delegate Body as a whole. The Delegate All-Breed Rules Committee is discussing whether or not spayed/ neutered dogs should be allowed to compete in the Veterans Class when offered in conjunction with All-Breed shows much as they are presently eligible to compete in said classes at independent Specialty shows. Those supporting maintain that Veterans Class – which is a non-regular class for older dogs – is perfectly fine for all-breed competition as it brings allbreed Veterans Classes in conformity with the same as those offered at independent Specialty Shows; many Veteran dogs have been spayed/neutered for health reasons; and why not showcase all Veterans – these are just some of the reasons for supporting the concept. Those opposed believe this is the first step in getting altered dogs into regular all-breed conformation classes. Although – in carrying this argument further – this has not resulted in any movement to allow other classes for altered dogs at independent specialty shows. That point aside, this
then leads to the heart of offering separate all-breed point eligibility classes for altered dogs – should altered dogs be eligible to compete for conformation championship points much as unaltered dogs are today? Those favoring such a move point to the fact that there are many dogs whose owners had them altered because of licensing laws, health issues, and their own ability/ desire to take care of their pets. Such dogs may possess breed quality characteristics that should be recognized in the show ring in spite of the reality that they cannot reproduce. They stress the fact that some unaltered show dogs have never produced off-spring leading to those supporting the topic to believe that there is no difference between the two. Others in support maintain that such a move would encourage pet owners to show their dogs, thereby increasing the number of entries which benefits clubs, superintendents, the American Kennel Club and others associated with dog shows; this may also bolster club membership and participation in its activities; and could provide a positive forum that conformation participation is for all. Those opposing the idea point to the fact that conformation shows were designed to show off breeding stock; to support breeders in their endeavors to breed quality, healthy dogs; and to promote the breeding of purebred dogs that perpetuate a breed for generations to come. Those against permitting altered dogs to compete emphatically maintain that this is the heart of and single purpose for the existence of conformation shows. All of this leads to an impasse with the topic never having been resolved one way or
the other compelling it to continue as an underground discussion. Is there a possible compromise that would permit altered dogs to be shown in conformation shows without demeaning the original concept of recognizing breeding stock? One suggestion is to have totally separate classes for altered dogs – sort of a show within a show – with the altered dogs and the unaltered dogs not competing against one another. Of course, the problem with this is that it could be an additional load for judges who are already burdened with so many extras such as Best Puppy, Bred-by Exhibitor, Owner Handled, Veterans and the like. This could be resolved by clubs hiring more judges if the concept does indeed lead to more entries. Or, still following the idea of a show within a show – just providing group classes for all unaltered dogs of breeds within a particular group, coming up with some kind of a point system and having this judged by judges not approved for that group but who want the experience in sorting through those breeds. Both of these ideas would provide altered dogs with a conformation venue that could be offered as an option by show-giving clubs. In both cases, there would be no direct competition with unaltered dogs and no dilution of the original concept that dog shows are the foundation for showing off breeding stock. Additionally, the idea of comparing an individual dog against a breed standard and then using that measurement as a comparison against other dogs in the ring on the day would still be maintained. The above concepts may be considered as radical by some, but they must be recognized as a “thinking out of the box” solution if there is, indeed, a desire to recognize the altered purebred dog that exists in today’s world and to bring its owners under our fold of purebred dog conformation competition.
THE WAY IT IS By Sari Brewster Tietjen
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Thank you Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger for this special win.
Best In Show Winning GCh. Hil-N- Don Owner Silsby S. Pelissero Shadow Hill ESS Santa Barbara, California 16 Dog News
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Raise your hand if you’ve shipped a bitch to be bred. Odds are if you have experience with that bygone nerve-wracking necessity for getting a bitch bred to Mr. Wonderful, you’ve been around the block a few times. That and you have some stories you don’t mind repeating about the less than good old days, which may not have been horrid when you went through them but were close enough to it they can still cause angst years or even decades later.
Breeding ScienceProgress By John Mandeville I once left Mr. Wonderful and a very respectable bitch just arrived from Texas separated by a substantial make shift barricade while I went to get help to breed them. I had routinely used the same barricade with at least a dozen previous visiting bitches. Need I say this time the barricade was no deterrent and when I returned in less than five minutes Mr. Wonderful and the girl of his dreams – weren’t they all? – were tied. Did I mention these were Old English Sheepdogs and Mr. Wonderful was midway in a highly sought after, high-priced stud career that ultimately produced 56 champions – four decades later he’s still tied for number three all-time… and my stupidity still causes near stomachretching flashes of what might’ve happened if Miss Texas had decided Mr. Wonderful needed a good ‘ol fashioned Texas whupping. That stud shared a trait good studs have. They know when to service a bitch; too soon or too late, they’ll pass. I believe that. At one time I thought it was gospel. Today I’ll take science and an experienced veterinary reproductive specialist every time. I also freely acknowledge even the best studs aren’t reliable all the time. No insult intended to the specific Mr. Wonderful cited nor to the almost infinite ranks of great Mr. Wonderfuls in all breeds who have gotten the deed done, 18 Dog News
producing terrific get for as long as man has been selectively breeding dogs. On the distaff side of the equation, it doesn’t take a world of experience to learn there is no specific day – be it 10, 12, or 14 – after a bitch comes into season when she should be bred. If pushed I’d agree a bitch’s willingness to stand is the best indicator the time is right to breed her. There are also bitches, sluts that they are, who will stand for servicing from virtually the moment they’re in season and for weeks thereafter. Annoying, for sure, but much safer for the stud and anyone assisting with the breeding. It’s also a lot safer than breeding bitches who think every stud is a rapist, deserving to die, and if someone assisting with the breeding happens to get bit in the process, tough. There is certainly less bad mouthing today about using science/ technology to assist in breeding than not that many years ago – demonstrating, if nothing else, it doesn’t take too many small litters or misses altogether to convince even diehard “I don’t need no stinkin’ science to breed dogs” types there just might be something worthwhile in some applied science to time a bitch’s ovulation. I believe that. My number one recommendation for neophyte breeders or breeders having problems with small litters or getting a bitch pregnant is: Use
a veterinary reproductive specialist to time ovulation. Emphasis on “experienced specialist.” No hacks in general practice looking for a magic progesterone number. Find another vet if identifying the LH surge isn’t being done. The costs are worth every penny. I also believe, reluctantly, when a breeding is such every possibility must be utilized to maximize a bitch’s getting pregnant surgically implanting Mr. Wonderful’s semen is appropriate… again something in my opinion best done by an experienced veterinary reproductive specialist. The ability to collect, ship, store and successfully implant canine semen is likely the Twentieth Century’s most important breakthrough in breeding purebred dogs. Not enough good can be said about AKC’s financial support in the 1970’s of the pioneering work that lead to the first successful freezing of canine semen. From there it wasn’t too big a leap to being able to collect, chill and ship semen around the world. Chilled semen gives today’s breeders access to studs as never before. It aids in expanding a breed’s gene pool by making more studs than ever available. Geographic separation of hundreds and thousands of miles need not limit selection of a stud. Selecting studs wisely can limit genetic defects without narrowing the gene pool. Any guesses on what the Twentyfirst Century’s greatest scientific/ technological contribution to breeding will be?
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The condition of a dog is much more than just hair as emphasized in a recent article by Linda More. The Question for this week is how well-conditioned do you think today’s exhibits are and how much attention does a judge know to give to conditioning?
kenneth kauffman I thought Linda’s article was very good and quite timely, as I was just having a conversation about this very subject, with another exhibitor recently at a show. As a judge, and as an exhibitor, I put a great deal of emphasis on conditioning. When I was working, I would get up at 4:00 am to take the dogs for their walks. Now I do it right after my first cup of coffee in the morning, and it has paid off. On more than a few occasions, judges have remarked what great condition they’re in. Unfortunately not all of my fellow exhibitors or judges do the same. I have seen far too many judges do a cursory going over of a dog and not even bother to feel for hard muscle. And as a judge I have had many exhibits brought to me with beautiful presentation, but no conditioning under that coat. I’m not sure if people just don’t have the time, or they think that their dog gets enough exercise running around the yard or the kennel run. Remember, substance does not mean fat. As with any athlete, your dog requires a regular exercise routine, to stay in the best physical and mental state possible. The exercise won’t hurt you either.
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Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander
Kerrie Kuper I think it depends on WHAT you are referring to by well conditioned. IF you are talking about grooming, in the highly groomed breeds condition ( how they are groomed ) is everything. I see well groomed breeds with MANY structural faults that do a lot of BIG winning. I often wonder how some even finished their championships let alone go on to be a top winning special. IF you are talking about muscle tone etc as referring to conditioning I think it really depends on who is judging. In my experience ( 45 plus years showing dogs ) some judges seem to go over the dogs and check very carefully their muscle tone, weight for example. BUT often their placements don’t always reflect the condition of the dogs from my outside the ring
observation! I think it is difficult for the people watching judging outside the ring to really discern how well conditioned the dogs in the ring are unless you see a very obvious problem such as a very skinny or very fat dog. I like to believe that most people judging try to pay attention to condition but outside factors do play a role at times in my humble experience! Bergit & Hans Kabel The overall conditioning of our dogs is general speaking very good . You have be at the top of your game to be competitive and conditioning is a part of it. If Judges use it in their decision, it is sometimes hard to tell, that is a question you can ask them after Judging is done.
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f you read my last report you will know about the ‘Jilly Jolly Jaunt”. That’s the idea
that Gavin Robertson had after his BIS win at Crufts and a walk in aid of several charities. His goal was for something in the region of 32,000 pounds. The walk was from the Crufts venue, the NEC, to the Kennel Club offices in London. I can now tell you that the fund is nearly closed, but at this moment in time, they have raised the magnificent total of close to 45,000 pounds ($67,000). How amazing is that? And all credit to Gavin for his efforts in this matter and which has brought the entire dog world united, and that’s not an easy thing to do these days!! In the UK, l think sometimes we take it for granted what a beautiful island we live on. In the south west of the country is the county of Somerset. And its principal city is Bath. You may, or may not, have heard of the place? But it’s famous for its Roman Baths, its stunning architecture and Georgian buildings. Once you have been, it’s one place that you will never forget. And every year it holds a dog show, up on the hills outside the city, with beautiful views of the surrounding country. It’s about an hour’s drive from London along the M4. The Bath Canine Society has bought it’s own showground, and has worked so hard on it, that it now ranks as one of the finest in the country. Out of the seven group winners, four were imported. From the terrier group it was the Airedale from Estonia Ch Katherinas Land Spicy Cherry at Saredon. The American imported Bouvier Fiona Lambert, Janet Hughes and Pat Murray’s Ch/Dutch Ch I’m Special Inessence Movado at Kanix. The Toy group was won by the Crufts group winning King Charles Spaniel, Ch Maibee Theo. In gundogs it was the German Short Haired pointer from the very successful kennel of Sue Harris, this time with Show Ch Barleyarch Polkadot. We don’t have many German Spitz winning groups but Gary Pearce and Dale Francis have done so well with their Klein Ch Longsdale Willie Win, and here he won another group to his total. And so to the final two and both were imports. Reserve best in show was the Swedish owned Whippet Ch/ Swedish/Danish Ch Adagio Crowdstopper. Owned by Stefan Raghammar, he has been staying in the UK for a year with Rob Wheeler and has had a spectacular year. Best in show going to another previous Crufts group winner, and this was John Cullen’s German Shepherd Ch Elmo Von Huhnegrab. He was Bred in Germany of course by Sieger Zamp vom Thermodos ex ofi vom Huhnegrab. He was handled by Steve Cox. He now has 11 group wins to his credit and was best in show earlier in the year at Manchester. He is the record holder for best in show and group wins in the breed and has equaled the record for three best of breed wins at Crufts.
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“This is a show that every year has a strong contingent of Finnish judges, though this year we had a Swedish and German judges plus Paulo Dondina from Italy and the very popular Ron Menaker from the USA of course who was making a return trip.”
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Just a few days later, and 40 minutes east on the M4 motorway towards London, is Southern Cts Canine Association. This show used to be the most southern of clubs when it bought its own showground close to Gatwick Airport. The ground was not popular with exhibitors and to get there you had to negotiate the horrendous M25 motorway plus it was UNDERNEATH the flight path from the airport. The exhibitors couldn’t hear themselves speak and it put a lot of dogs off too! This is a show that every year has a strong contingent of Finnish judges, though this year we had a Swedish and German judges plus Paulo Dondina from Italy and the very popular Ron Menaker from the USA of course who was making a return trip. The show coincided with the Saluki club’s 90th celebration and after the breed judging there was an open show judged by Arabian Saluki judge Hamad AlGanem from the United Arab Emirates, who is director, breeder and registrar general of the Saluki of Arabia Club. He judged the show dressed in traditional costume, which made him a very striking figure. The groups were won by the big winning Wire Fox terrier, The Greyhound, English Toy terrier, 10 month old Norwegian Buhund and the Italian owned and bred Labrador bitch of Franco Berberi. But the finals were quite an affair for the Redwitch Akita kennel of Jenny and Dave Killilea and Arlene Clure. They literally swiped the boards!! Best in show going to Ch Redwitch Born This Way, and best puppy in show with half brother Redwitch Will I Am and Dave handled the reserve best in show winner which was the Bouvier Ch/Dutch Ch I’m Special Inessence Movado at Kanix, American bred sired by Am Ch I’m Special Every Move I Make ex Am Ch Praxters Jenni.
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The BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
Jedi (Ch Adaras Jubelen Jedi UD RE PT AX OAJ OF DD ThD VBX MDD BH AD), Chris Jurey’s Bouvier carries on the carting tradition of the breed.
Hansi (ADCH MACH4 NATCH Fogbank’s Woodbine’s Zilker VBCH RAE MXC2 MJB4 AXP AJP MXF TQX THD SCH), Karen Kimbrough’s Bouvier, has transferred the breed’s instinct for herding to agility.
THE DOG OF FLANDERS
When Rowdy (Ch Lamadero’s Ruffnrowdy By Reidsan BN RA NAJ OAP AJP NF NFP CGC HIC NDD VBCh TDI), Sherell GuichardThomas’ Bouvier, runs, spectators and other exhibitors often say that he looks like a running bear or a buffalo.
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n the 1872 novel “A Dog of Flanders,” author Marie Louise de la Ramée never made it clear just what breed of dog Patrasche actually was. Prior to the 1999 movie remake of this story, the “Flanders Dog” was anything from a German Shepherd to something resembling an oversized Labrador to Hollywood. But, in 1999, to the widespread dismay of the Bouvier Des Flandres community which feared the negative results of rising popularity which usually follows a breed’s appearance in a family-oriented movie, a Bouvier was cast as the dog of Flanders. Taking their cue from what happened to Dalmatians after the “101 Dalmatians” debacles, the Bouvier club
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and many of its breeders took a proactive stance both in public and on the Internet to discourage buying the breed on a whim based on what the prospective buyer had seen in the movie. This enabled the Bouvier community to at least lessen the impact of the film on the breed. In many ways, it was too bad that the Bouvier community was forced to act to discourage people from owning this versatile breed because the Bouvier truly is the dog of Flanders and with proper training, there aren’t many activities for which the breed is not suited. The Bouvier was developed by the Flemish people living in the Flandres area which, at one Continued on page 62
Hansi was a very happy dog when he finished his MACH2.
Am. & Can. GCh. Wolf Creek Galaxy Of Merivern The Number One German Shepherd Dog in the US* Half way through the year “Galaxy� remains firmly atop the GSD breed and all-breed rankings with 7 Best in Show and 31 Group wins through the end of June. Pictured being awarded Best in Show under Judge Mr. P. Levi Marsman at the Hockamock Kennel Club. Thank you to all who have recognized Galaxy and made this possible!
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Metairie Kennel Club (1)
Crab Orchard Kennel Club - Sunday
Metairie Kennel Club (2)
Yorkshire Terrier
Papillon
GCh. Trio’s Big Shot
GCh. InVolo The King Of Pop
Judge Mr. Robert Hutton
Judge Mr. Michael Dachel
Owner Kim Goldfarb
Judge Mr. David Kittredge
Handler Kirsten McGregor
Owners Madeline Mosing & Gia Garofalo Handler Brian Livingston
Sturgis Kennel Club Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Bismarck Kennel Club (Sunday)
GCh. Riverside Get Over It
English Springer Spaniel
Judge Mrs. Alice Inman
GCh. Hil N Don & Canyonwood Seemore Of Me
Owners Deb Shindle, Victor Malzoni, Jr. Handler Deb Shindle
Judge Mr. Robert Shreve Owners Silsby S. Pelissero & Jayne Crouch
Cheshire Kennel Club - Sunday
Handler Ellen Cottingham
Irish Water Spaniel
GCh. Whistlestop’s Riley On Fire Fort Stuben Kennel Club
Judge Mr. David Kirkland
Beaver County Kennel Club
Owners Gregory Siner and Tom and Bethany Urban
Portuguese Water Dog
Handler Rick Krieger
GCh. Claircreek Impression De Matisse
Louisiana Kennel Club - Sunday
Judge Ms. Theresa L. Hunt
Skye Terrier
Judge Mrs. Charlotte P. Patterson
Ch. Cragsmoor Goodtime Charlie
Owners Milan Lint, Peggy Helming & Donna Gottdenker
Judge Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark
Handler Michael Scott
Owners Victor Malzoni, Jr. Handler Larry Cornelius
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Pioneer Kennel Club Vizsla
GCh. Cinnabar’s Sasco Finale Judge Mr. Frank J. Washabaugh Owners Katherine Stookey and Susan Potocik Handler Cliff Steele Louisiana Kennel Club - Friday Mastiff
GCh. Willow Ridges Risky Business Judge Mrs. Jane Treiber Owners Jill Swarts, Nancy Walker, Mark Tichenor Handler Colette Livingston Continued on page 96
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Group First Judge Mrs. Lydia Coleman Hutchinson Best of Breed Judge Mrs. Houston Clark
Group First Judge Mrs. Dawn Vick Hansen
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Handled Exclusively By Bergit & Hans Kabel Assisted by Nanae Murayama
wins Best In Show Number 21!
Best In Show and Best of Breed Judge Mr. Fred Ferris Justin Also Won Reserve Best In Show at the Spartanburg Kennel Club under Judge Mr. Houston Clark Group First - Judge Mr. Fred Ferris Best of Breed Judge Ms. Kathi Brown
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What person do you most look forward to seeing at the dog shows? My buddy Fritz Clark.
What is your greatest extravagance? Trips to Africa.
What do you dislike most about your appearance? Would like to be taller.
What dog person would you like to see on ‘dancing with the stars’? Penny Kretchmer.
Questions
If you were forced to get a tattoo, what would it be? No thank you.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you want to have with you? Carrie, my dogs and a boat.
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Mike Work Born: Lancaster, PA Resides: Georgia, VT
Marital Status: Spoken For/Committed
When and where are you the happiest? Where I am now.
Other people think I am...? Unapproachable, but it’s not true.
What did you want to be when you were growing up? Successful.
What would be your last request? For Carrie, my kids and my dogs to be taken care of.
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Richie
Richie’s a Champ!
AKC CH Piccadil’s Destined To Be Rich, JW BN
Thank you Judge Mrs. Doris Cozart for this Major Win!
AKC CH & CKCSC-USA CH Piccadil’s Destined To Be Rich, JW BN
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Continues a Winner! Reserve Best In Show
AKC Silver GCH & CH & CKCSC- USA CH Piccadil’s Twist & Shout BN, CD
Thank you Judge Mrs. Doris Cozart for this Reserve Best In Show!
A Top 10 Cavalier Breed & All Breed AKC Multiple Specialty & Group First Winner AKC Only being shown on a limited basis Working on Obedience, Rally, & Agility titles *
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RUE T North A Report From Canada
By Allison Foley Ah, the True North. The world’s second largest country by land but 36th by population. This makes for a lot of land to cover to get from one area of population to another. Translation? When showing dogs here you are going to put on quite a few kilometers when campaigning your dog!
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tarting on the east coast, Canada’s least populous area, to get to shows in Ontario you will travel 1530 kilometers (or 950 miles). Starting in the province of Nova Scotia you will pass by the Province of Prince Edward Island. At this point you are now in New Brunswick, this is Canada’s only officially bilingual province. Canada has 2 official languages, French and English, so here all road signs are in both languages. Game of Thrones fans will smile as they pass the sign for “King’s Landing”. From there you also pass Potato World and the village of Hartland, home of the world’s longest covered bridge. A great rest stop for doggy folk on their travels is Edmunston NB right on the Quebec/New Brunswick border. You have now travelled for about 8 hours or 700 kilometers (450 miles). Rising early in the am you are 18 kilometers from the Quebec border. Quebec’s official language is French. All road signs, business signs and information signage is in French only by law. This can make for some interesting decisions especially while travelling through construction zones! The food and culture in Quebec is second to none. When stopping for fuel almost every gas station no matter how big or small will have a selection of cheese curds from a local artisan cheese maker. If you have never enjoyed the soapy, squeaky goodness of fresh cheese curds then a road trip through Quebec is a must. Quebec City is about the halfway point of the province. If you have time to stop in Old Quebec, it is very much like going to a small European town. Cobblestone streets, excellent food and many street vendors and buskers. It is actually in this area that the world wide Continued on page 70
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FCA 50th Anniversary Show BIS Winner with Handler, Daniel Beloff and Judge Teressa Serentes and FCA President Migel Angel Martinez
Denis Kuzelj judging Group 2 (Working Group) the Dogo Argentino who went on to win BIS at the FCI Americas and Caribbean Show
Rafael De Santiago awarded Best Junior in Show to the Bulldog at the FCI Americas & Caribbean Show FCI Americas & Caribbean Section Show BIS Winner the Dogo Argentino “Multi Ch. Monika De Don Eloy” pictured with Rafael De Santiago (FCI President), handler Agustin Farias, BVIS and handler (names unavailable), Miguel Angel Martinez, President of the FCA and BIS judge and the group judge Denis Kuzelj
Robert Velez-Pico from Puerto Rico judging the Maltese
Rafael De Santiago judging a Newfoundland FCI Americas & Caribbean Section Show BIS Winner in Main Ring (Left to right) David Ojalvo, (Show Chairman) Miguel angel Martiez (BIS Judge & FCA President), Rafael De Santiago (FCI president) Handler Agustin and the BIS winner “Monika” with owner Lilian Colantonio.
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General view of the Am Staff judging
Argentina 50th Anniversary Dinner Tango Red Dress
Mirta Mortera, Miguel Angel Martinez, Roberto Velez-Pico, and Rafael De Santiago
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Cocktail Reception Rosemary Shoreman, Enrique Filipinni & Michael Shoreman
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voyage to Buenos Aires, the largest, bustling city in Argentina (located on the western shore of the Rio De La Plata estuary) would not be all embracing without beholding a Tango Show, attending a Polo Match or visiting an International Dog Show. The latter being the main purpose of this visit; four International FCI Shows in four days including the Federacion Cinologica Argentina’s (FCA) 50th Anniversary Show and the FCI Americas & Caribbean Section Show 2013. The show venue was close to the city Port in the same location as the 2005 FCI World Dog Show and reasonably close to the heart of the city that is divided into suburbs. Remaining for the
best part of our visit in or near the heart of the city, the first few days were spent acclimating to this wonderful grandiose metropolis. An invitation extended and accepted for a very pleasant evening dining out at the “Tango Porteno” with our gracious friends Enrique Filipini and David Ojalvo. They are friends of the owners and choreographer / costume designer Mrs. Dolores De Amo and her husband Juan, who own several venues including one recently opened in New York called “Tango Astor Place – Malbec Wine Bar.” Buenos Aires is very reminiscent of many European cities while it still retains its natural Latin culture and flair, hardly surprising given the great European influx from the mid 19th – mid 20th Century.
Whilst outside the sprawling city limits and suburbs, it borders with the “Pampas” region (Fertile Plains) of Argentina, an area famous for its “gauchos” (the celebrated Argentinian cowboys) otherwise known as “stockmen” who tend the land, raise cattle and house livestock. This is a country with a long-standing tradition of proud and passionate animal breeders and stockmen and this is carried forth into the world of dogs. A couple of days after arriving there was an official rendezvous, the FCA 50th Gala Dinner, held in an elegant former Palace on Wednesday evening, preceding the first day of the 4 international shows. More than 120 guests in their official capacities including Continued on page 74
“This is a country with a long-standing tradition of proud and passionate animal breeders and stockmen and this is carried forth into the world of dogs.”
AVoYaGE to By Lorna Hastings
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African Stock Exhibition at the Basenji National The mystique of the wild, an embracing national parent club and an open window with the United States’ premier dog registry add up to a golden opportunity for Basenjis not afforded another breed in the United States today. By Ranny Green Photography by shibaguyz, Jerry and Lois Photography and Michael Work
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hat started in 1987 with Basenji icons Jon Curby and Michael Work’s dog-hunting Congo expeditions morphed into four more trips with an assortment of travelers and a mix of select dogs – six were brought back in 2011, the last trip, which attracted seven Basenji fanciers. “We worked out of Dungu in the Congo on our last trip,” said Work, of Georgia, Vt., who has made three trips. “We found a mission in Dungu, which allowed us to establish kind of a base camp and we let the natives know we were there to look at their dogs and take pictures. And word spread quickly. “Some were anxious to sell their dogs, which meant establishing a negotiation. Some wanted outrageous amounts, others were content to sell their dogs for the price of a chicken.” But that tiny negotiated price was simply a pittance for what it cost to get the animals back to the U.S. On their first trip 26 years ago when they brought back seven puppies the shipping cost was approximately $100 per animal, Work recalled during an interview at the Basenji Club of America National Specialty in Auburn, Wash., in July. On the 2011 journey, it ranged from $700-$1,000. Prior to 1987, only 28 Basenjis were exported directly from Africa to Europe or the U.S. Most went to England, with only six to the U.S. 46 Dog News
Work called the African experiences “life altering.” In an interview in the April-June 2011 issue of The Bulletin, the Basenji Club of America’s official publication, he explained, “It is indescribable, like seeing pictures of the Grand Canyon and then going to see the Grand Canyon – two totally different things. You come back with a whole different perspective on life.
This dog, with a nut bell around its neck, peers at the visitors from the woods in the very far north in Congo, just south of the Sudan border. The bell contains wooden knockers. The bell is considered evidence that the dog is really a Basenji, since it does not bark. The bells are used by hunters to localize their dogs..
African tribesmen in the Congo hold a Basenji for visitors to admire during a 2011 trip, led by Michael Work and Jon Curby. The traveling party numbered seven.
He has made three trips and Curby five. “The dog-show success has been a great thing, don’t get me wrong. But each time I go to Africa it is beyond expectation, beyond words. . . . That show ribbon is important. But being in Africa is about people and lifestyle and dogs.” The African trips have become such a part of the parent club’s fabric that an African Stock Exhibition was added to its national specialty annually beginning in 1994. The July show in Washington state attracted 27 entries that included a variety of categories based on the percentage of new African lineage, ranging from one-quarter to full, with separate competition for dogs and bitches, concluding with a parade. The special event provides fanciers the opportunity to follow the influence of African imports and their descendants within the breed. Since Work and Curby’s initial trip when they returned with seven puppies, the American Kennel Club Basenji Stud Book has been reopened twice – in 1990 to accommodate the 1987 and 1988 imports and again in 2009 through Dec. 31, 2013, for additional native African stock. It has since been extended until Dec. 31, 2018. “It’s a great opportunity,” says Curby, Continued on page 82
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ucked away in the Dolomites near the Italian border is the small ancient Austrian town of Kötschach-Mauthen where in 1992 a group of people calling themselves Friends of the Dolomites created Museum 1915-1918. The dates represent the year in which Italy declared war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the year of the collapse of the Danube Monarchy which ended this massive conflict between the nations. The scars left behind from that time are clearly visible today in many of the area’s rocky mountains. The museum has three aims. Firstly to show the senselessness of war by illustrating the fate of soldiers and the local populations – from both sides – during the First World War along the SouthWest Front region. Secondly, it portrays the Front
from the Ortler Mountains to the Adriatic Sea, using 1,500 historical photographs, documents, as well as reproductions of alpine positions, and finally it is intended to be a warning that conflicts should never again be resolved by war or other violent means. It is against this background that the museum’s current exhibition is staged. Using historical documents, photographs, artefacts, dioramas, etc., Four-Legged Comrades in Arms is dedicated to the dog and how he has served man and been used by him over the years; helping mankind in peace as well as war. It starts by going way back in time to show how the human/dog relationship came about with the discovery by humans that the dog,
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Ruby And Terry Go...
BEST IN SHOW!!! ..and Back-to-Back Group Firsts at Lake Minnetonka Kennel Club
Our sincere appreciation to Judges: Best In Show: Mr. Stephen Hubbell Group First: Mr. Roger Hartinger Group First: Mr. Christopher Moore (Australia)
Silver GCh. Kaja’s Ruby Red Rascal At Maximus Best In Show Winning Multiple Group Winning #7 Boxer All Breed *
Owned and Loved by Lloyd and Dolores Dissinger
Co-owned and Bred by Janet Smith
Presented by Terry Smith
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t’s not too late to sign up your club for an event to celebrate the American Kennel Club’s Responsible Dog Ownership Days this September, but the window is closing. The AKC is accepting events until August 23 and will provide an assortment of bonus materials to help spread the word, such as decals, pencils, stickers and packets of information on responsible dog ownership. AKC’s Responsible Dog Ownership Days events have already become a fixture for many clubs in just a few years time, as they present an excellent opportunity for purebred dog enthusiasts to disseminate information about how reputable breeders and responsible owners can greatly benefit communities in addition to enlightening elected officials, representatives and the general public about the virtues and values of owning purebred dogs. RDO Day events take place across the country throughout September and the month culminates with the fifth annual Meet the Breeds event to be held once again at the Javits Center in New York City on September 28 and 29. What a fitting way to end a month dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership, as over 40,000 spectators are once again expected to meet representatives from almost every breed of dog (as well as cats) recognized by the AKC and even some that have yet to be. Unfortunately, popular shows on Long Island are scheduled for these same dates, creating a conflict that is causing a bit of an uproar among a certain faction of fanciers. Controversy always seems to strike an organization that doesn’t always win the public relations battle, but the month of September nonetheless has become its time to shine, as these events receive beaucoup media coverage on all platforms, from traditional outlets to cutting edge social media. There has been chatter about the signature ‘Meet the Breeds’ event rotating from the Javits Center to other locations but perhaps a better idea may be to host several of these events simultaneously across the country throughout the month as well. AKC’s RDO Days is one of the most imaginative and effective programs to help bring the message of the kennel club to the masses. The AKC’s two home states, New York and North Carolina, have been holding versions of the ever-growing and more
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inclusive events for the past decade. Last year, more than 650 clubs and organizations across the country hosted events, with their message reaching millions of dog lovers and potential dog owners. Its timing in the month of September, when school is back in session after summer recess, is an opportune moment to introduce children to different breeds of dogs and how to properly care for them. The AKC’s Days in the Classroom program is an offshoot of AKC’S RDO Days, which allows AKC Canine Ambassadors to visit schools, libraries, 4-H clubs and community centers to give presentations providing responsible dog ownership messages to local kids. In addition, its AKC’s Safety Around Dogs presentations are designed for schools and children’s groups and can help children read dog language and avoid dog bites. These programs have immeasurable value and when properly conducted can encourage kids to take an interest in dogs and dog shows. It’s a proactive and innovative way to possibly groom the next generation of handlers and breeders, or at the very least to plant the seed to one day become a dog owner. The AKC has prepared 400 free kits on a first come first served basis for any Canine Ambassador interested in participating. Contact communications@akc. org for more information. New and diverse activities are planned that are sure to entertain as well as enlighten the general public and local leg-
“New and diverse activities are planned that are sure to entertain as well as enlighten the general public and local legislators, an important accomplishment, as discriminatory canine legislation continues to threaten our ability to own and breed the dogs of our choosing responsibly.”
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islators, an important accomplishment, as discriminatory canine legislation continues to threaten our ability to own and breed the dogs of our choosing responsibly. So far in 2013 alone, the AKC’s Government Relations Department has tracked over 1,100 bills on the state level. Hosting responsible dog ownership events can go a long way in currying favor with those who craft and vote on the very legislative issues that impact all dog owners, as well as helping to educate those who elect these representatives. Some of the new activities scheduled for the flagship event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC on September 21 will include an “Ask the Trainer” booth, where AKC GoodDog! Helpline training staff will answer questions about issues owners may be having with their puppies and dogs, as well as a new K9 Noseworks demonstration and even a Stuffed Animal Repair Clinic sponsored by the NC State Vet School. Visitors are encouraged to bring their dogs and participate in agility or rally events and receive help from experienced trainers, as part of the My Dog Can Do That! Program and Canine Good Citizenship testing will also be offered, as will low-cost microchippping. Sponsorship and vending events are available and specialty clubs are invited to attend. If interested in operating a breed booth, contact ncrdoday@akc.org. Other clubs have continued to come up with creative ideas to promote responsible dog ownership at their events, such as the Obedience Club of Daytona, which will focus on the history of the human-canine relationship and will gear educational programs to both children and adults. Also on hand will be service dog groups, breed-specific rescue groups, a local AKC breed club, and demonstrations of canine freestyle dancing, obedience and agility. The Jaxon Kennel Club in Jackson, MI and the MYNE Training and Boarding Facility in Argyle, NY will host parades for dogs (costumes optional), while Jaxon will also offer a free rabies clinic and My Dog Can Do That! Events, such as basic agility and rally obstacles. MYNE will offer family friendly events such as a Blessing of the Animals, obedience demonstrations, AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, TDI therapy dog testing, service dog demonstrations, canine massage and its own version of ‘meet the breeds’. In Tyler, TX the Tyler Obedience Club will demonstrate basic and advanced obedience at the East Texas State Fair every 30 minutes, with members showing their dogs doing tricks and explaining how audience members can teach their own dogs tricks. Not all RDO Day events will be on such a grand scale but they are no less important. In Olympia, WA the Northern Cascade Saluki Fanciers will bring their Salukis to a local park for a meet and greet to educate the general public about this ancient breed. All of these clubs and their members deserve our appreciation as these actions help to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners everywhere. There’s an extra incentive for AKC affiliated clubs, AKC recognized federations and their members to host RDO Day events, as the AKC will award three Community Achievement Awards to those who host an exceptional event in their community. The awards of $1,000 will go towards the club or federation’s public education and canine legislation efforts. All who host events are encouraged to invite their elected representatives and key governmental officials, mayors or governors to attend so they too can see first hand the benefits of responsible dog ownership or even better, issue a proclamation in recognition of RDO Days held in their jurisdictions. Check with your local clubs to see what events they have planned to help celebrate RDO Days this September.
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ell no doubt about it I have been told that indeed it was not several but only one person who declined the offer to serve on the new Judges Task Force Committee. Yet I have three people insisting they refused the offer, which would make my use of the word several correct reportage. Certainly it is possible my sources are confused about which Committee is which and may have thought that their offers to serve on the Judges Review Committee were actually offers to be on the Judges Task Force Committee. That kind of confusion can arise particularly when there were no official announcements differentiating the roles of the two committees. Nonetheless I still question the appointment of the new COO to the Judges Task Force Committee and believe even stronger than ever in the need to unmask the applications when being reviewed by the JRC. Indeed there are enough people on the JRC whose credentials are difficult enough to accept while keeping secret who serves on the three month revolving committees borders on the farcical for me anyways. I still have heard nothing from the FCI nor the TKC with regard to the situation with the Russian dog shows, Putin’s new laws regarding foreign visitors who are gay or suspected of being pro-gay and as well as Russian dog shows generally and the World Show to be held in Moscow in 2016. Sometime in mid-July Harvey Fierstein wrote an Op-Ed article in the NYTimes condemning Putin’s new laws, which would detain foreign visitors for 14 days in jail were they believed to be suspected of being gay or even of being pro-gay in their thinking. I believe this was on a Tuesday or Wednesday-I had not heard of these laws and was horrified at what they could represent for the international dog show community (forget about the Olympics that was not my concern for a dog newspaper). I immediately wrote to the AKC, the FCI and The Kennel Club in the UK advising them of the situation in the event they were unaware of it and asked each organization to make a statement asking FCI to change the venue of the World Show in 2016 and for AKC and TKC to warn judges attending other dog shows in Russia of the possible consequences of foreigners going to Russia. I never heard word one in response from FCI nor TKC
but did hear from AKC with a response (which personally I found tepid overall but specifically fairly strong in the matter which was printed in the issue of July 28th). There was no reference to any other letters having been sent out since we were not aware of anything else AKC had done in the matter other than to answer our specific question. There was however Editorial Comment as well as comment in the AND MORE column about Harvey Fierstein et al. The following issue August 3 basically had the Question of the Week devoted to asking people’s reactions WITHOUT any mention made of correspondence between AKC and FCI. Unknown to this writer AKC had been in contact with FCI and had sent them the following letter which was released to our offices August 2nd or 3rd one or two days after our issue of August 3rd had been put to bed:
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Meanwhile some Board Members got it in their head that DOG NEWS was leaked this information in advance and that’s how we got started in this matter with which to begin. Well let me tell you Mr. and Mrs. AKC Board Member DOG NEWS does not have to hire a multi-million dollar PR firm to find out what is going on in the world of the dog today! WE read our own newspapers and react on our own information just like people did years ago and some still do. Not everyone or everything is necessarily controlled by the social media of today and some of us act on gut and intuitive feelings. Maybe if you, Mr. and Mrs. Board Member, reacted similarly AKC would not be in the situation it is today having to rely on outside sources telling you when to blow your noses to be nice about it. No one leaked anything to us and we hardly need your leaks with which to begin. We have been too involved for so many years that we know basically what’s going on whether or not you in your high faulting and paid expense chairs know it or recognize it or not!
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wo years ago, this show only had 1487 entries, a good number but not a top show. Last year there was a new president elected, Mrs. Viviane Boesmans. If the success is due to her and her committee is hard to tell, but probably it is as last year the entry raised to 1636 and this year was a total boost with a record entry of 2133 dogs! That is a difference of 44%! The dogs represented 14 nationalities and the Belgian dogs were only little more than half of the entries and this gives the show a very international aspect. Dogs came from as far as Portugal, Russia, Finland and Poland and no less than 42 British dogs crossed the channel. Notwithstanding this overwhelming success it was decided in the Belgian Kennel Club that the CACIB title must be shared with the Ambiorix Trophy every two years. Not hard to tell that the club is absolutely not happy with this decision and I must admit that this is con-
tradictory to the big success that they had the two last editions. In order to house all these dogs an extra ring was made in the central hall where the bar used to be. Some people complained about the size of the rings, but for next year, according to the president, some changes will be made if possible. There is extra capacity available and that possibility will be considered if the sucContinued on page 92
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Lillie (Ch Lamadero’s Smokn’ Gun by Dylen CDX RAE NA NAJ OAP AJP CS-V AHBA HCT-s VBCh TDI) GuichardThomas’ other Bouvier, stays interested in other sports by doing a bit of carting.
time, covered parts of the Netherlands, Belgium and France, for a very practical reason. They needed a dog that could herd, act as a stock dog or driver, a guard dog, watch dog, pull a cart, kill vermin and be a family companion. The monks at the Ter Duinen Monastery in Flanders were perhaps the most influential in developing the breed, or at least they kept the best records. World Wars I and II were devastating to Bouviers and only the efforts of a few dedicated breeders managed to save the breed. Many Bouviers served as wardogs during both wars transporting wounded and carrying messages in WWI and sniffing out land mines and ammo dumps in WWII. While the need for many of early Bouviers’ skills has diminished or evaporated completely, many owners in the breed continue to preserve these abilities be competing in the various dog sports. “Bouviers were developed to be an all-around farm dog and perform arduous tasks. They are formidable dogs, strong, agile, smart and once they understand a task, they will perform it independently and initiate the behavior if they think it will please their owners. Bouviers think and are capable of just about anything. They’re limited only by the ability of their owners. You have to really work hard to stay ahead of a Bouvier,” said Deborah Kaufman who owns Cruise (Am/Can Ch MACH3 I’m Special Best Bet Yet MXS2 MJB2 MXF MFB) who was the first champion of record in the breed to earn a MACH3 and Jaeger (Ch I’m Special In Real Time AX AXJ OF CGC.) “Bouviers can do just about anything and they look so different that most people don’t really know what to expect. They seem to be crowd pleasers although sometimes it is in unintended amusing ways. When I run Rowdy (Ch Lamadero’s Ruffnrowdy By Reidsan BN RA NAJ OAP AJP NF NFP CGC HIC NDD VBCh TDI) in agility, the spectators and other exhibitors say
Cruise (Am/Can Ch MACH3 I’m Special Best Bet Yet MXS2 MJB2 MXF MFB), Deborah Kaufman’s Bouvier, was the first champion of record in the breed to achieve MACH3 status.
he looks like a running bear or a buffalo. One thing is certain. The judges will remember your dog because there are so few seen in many of these activities. Of course, that can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your performance. With Bouviers being as independent as they are, you always have to be creative when training them for any activity. They think that their way of doing this is the logical way and it doesn’t matter to them if you have a different opinion. They’re also very smart and often they can outsmart their owners,” said Sherell Guichard-Thomas who also owns Lillie (Ch Lamadero’s Smokn’ Gun by Dylen CDX RAE NA NAJ OAP AJP CS-V AHBA HCT-s VBCh TDI) Historically the breed was used for a va-
“Bouviers think and are capable of just about anything. They’re limited only by the ability of their owners. You have to really work hard to stay ahead of a Bouvier...”
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riety of tasks and this has been used to an advantage by Bouvier owners interested in dog sports. “They were bred as guardian dogs historically so some people looking for an easy family pet like a Golden Retriever or a smaller dog overlook the breed. They are smart and were bred for independent work around the farm which sometimes makes them harder to train especially when they are young. But, when people see them working and actually get to know how loyal they are to their owners and how strong they are, they begin to appreciate the breed. The trick to working with a Bouvier is to not be too overbearing as that will kill their spirit and trust. On the other hand, being too permissive will result in a very large dog that won’t work with you so it’s always a balancing Continued on page 66
Annie (PACH Creswood’s D’Annie RA AX AXJ MXP8 MXPG PAX3 OF XFP VBB ORT [clove, birch, anise]), Cabell West’s Bouvier, loves to hear people clap for her.
Jaeger (Ch I’m Special In Real Time AX AXJ OF CGC) Kaufman’s other Bouvier, heads back to his ex-pen once he gets his reward for doing an exercise indicating to his owner that he needs a break after each segment of training.
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act. Bouviers have a silly side. This means you have to anticipate their need to play and balance that with appropriate positive training. When you manage to do this, good things happen. You always have to keep in mind that Bouviers learn on their own terms but they do love to do new things and work with their people,” said Karen Kimbrough who owns Hansi (ADCH MACH4 NATCH Fogbank’s Woodbine’s Zilker VBCH RAE MXC2 MJB4 AXP AJP MXF TQX THD SCH) “I have always been a jack-of-all-trades and always looking for new challenges so this has carried over into my dog training. However, this sort of life philosophy fits really well with the versatile working character of a Bouvier,” said Chris Jurey who owns Jedi (Ch Adaras Jubelen Jedi UD RE PT AX OAJ OF DD ThD VBX MDD BH AD.) “Bouviers may not be able to compete with the drive and athletic ability of Border Collies in agility or the focus and precision of Golden Retrievers in obedience for high placements in those sports but their intelligence and willingness to work make them
great partners for a whole range of dog sports. The biggest obstacle I found to competing in a variety of different activities was finding qualified trainers within reasonable driving distance for me. It turns out the resources are around but they’re not always easy for a novice to find.” For Jean Nocilly, who owns DC Skrattegaard Breakin The Rules CDX GN GO RAE HXAsdc HXBd AX OAJ (“Mariah”), GCh Eclipse Be Careful What You Wish For CD BN RA HXAsc HIAd OAP NJP (“Callie”) and Ch Frontier Just Do It BN RN HXAs HIAdc (“Nike,”) finding trainers has not been an issue. “Some trainers are reluctant to work with Bouviers but I have been lucky enough to find people who welcomed the challenge of an unfamiliar breed. Each one of my dogs has excelled in different sports so training in different areas lets you find each individual dog’s strong points and build on them. I’ve been fortunate that all of my Bouviers have had herding instinct and have been able to earn herding titles although herding has been the most difficult for me because it’s the only sport where the dog knows more than you do. We’re quite lucky in this breed to have breeders that encourage their puppy buyers to train their dogs and who stay involved in the careers of the dogs they have bred.” The fact that the breed loves to work does not mean that Bouviers do not need motivation to do something. “Annie (PACH Creswood’s D’Annie RA AX AXJ MXP8 MXPG PAX3 OF XFP VBB ORT [clove, birch, anise]) loves it when people clap so when we’re training Mariah (DC Skrattegaard Breakin The Rules CDX GN GO RAE HXat class, I encourage the Asdc HXBd AX OAJ), Jean Nocilly’s Bouvier is a herding champion other people taking the and is one of only six dual champions (Ch/HC) in the breed’s history. class to clap for her when she completes an exercise correctly. She’s also very food motivated so I use my highest value treats when she’s successful. It’s also important to remain positive and provide constant praise. I’ve found it works really well to break down an exercise so she can be successful. Bouviers are highly intelligent and they will listen and understand what you’re trying to communicate to them. There are times when I think Annie can read the numbers by the obstacles on the agility course because I’ve gotten lost on a few occasions but she has gone to the correct obstacle without any help from me and saved our run,” said Cabell West. These Bouvier owners all said that boredom was frequently an issue with training this breed. “Each of my dogs had a different tolerance level for training. When he was younger, my older dog Each of Nocilly’s Bouviers has excelled at a difwould work for long periods of time but needed ferent sport and some, like Callie (GCh Eclipse Be Careful What You Wish For CD BN RA HXAsc reminders to focus. My young dog is intense and HIAd OAP NJP,) have done well in several. focused but cannot work as long. Once he gets
“The fact that the breed loves to work does not mean that Bouviers do not need motivation to do something.”
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his reward with his ball after working on a specific task, he will put himself back in his ex-pen. It took me awhile to learn that this was his ‘style’ and he required a break after each segment of training. Training a Bouvier is quite different than training a Golden Retriever, for example. Bouviers don’t do repetition! It’s really important with this breed to mix up training and not drill a certain task. Bouviers are resolute and fearless but they’re also sensitive and intuitive. To a Bouvier, repetition is like punishment,” said Kaufman. “There are certainly brilliant, welltrained Bouviers that do obedience and rally but these two sports generally are difficult with our breed. They find the constant repetition of the same activity boring and that makes training tedious and challenging. When we did carting, the terrain changes were enough to keep their interest and carting also takes them to many fun events outside the show ring like parades and festivals. Carting is also something that is definitely still an ingrained instinct in the breed. It’s their job. They also do well in agility because it is similar to herding in that it simulates the chase game. Bouviers are definitely herders and as a result, most have a high level of interest in agility. One of the issues you’ll always have to deal with in training a Bouvier is that they are born independent. To do any activity with them, even something as simple as proper leash walking, you need to get their attention and firmly set in their minds that you are the leader. This is not always easy with a strong-willed, large dog that was bred to drive cattle and protect a large farm. They have a very fun-loving high spirit so the trick is to catch that spirit and wrap it around your demands as a trainer to give you an enthusiastic worker,” said Kimbrough.
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omewhat surprisingly, Nocilly said some of her dogs have quit on her while training for herding titles. “I’ve made it a priority top pursue herding titles with my dogs because they are a herding breed but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some glitches. The first time one of my dogs quit on me while training for herding, he was old and I just allowed him to retire. With my younger dogs that have soured on this job, I cut down on the amount of training and tried to give them things to do where I know they can be successful. The same is true if a dog decides it doesn’t like any activity. You have to think of ways to make it enjoyable or decide that the dog can retire from that activity. It all depends on your goals and the dog’s temperament.” As is the case with many breeds, these Bouvier fanciers are concerned that what is winning in the show ring may not be what’s called for in the breed standard. “I fear there is a tendency to breed to what is popular and winning in the show ring rather than developing a breeding plan,” said Kaufman. “It’s really important for breeders to stay committed to the breed standard so we can demonstrate the true characteristics of Bouviers across all rings and arenas.”
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he 38th National Bichon Frise Specialty Show, ‘Join The Crusade to Indiana’ was held May 11th & 12th in Indianapolis. The Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel hosted the event directly on the heels of the Boxer National Specialty, actually overlapping for those members who arrived early to prepare. For those of us who weren’t familiar with the Boxer breed, we quickly learned our little ‘fluffs’ looked like rabbits to some of the more aggressive Boxers prancing around the show grounds! However both groups managed to navigate each other without mishap. Registration opened Wednesday, as arriving members and guests gathered greeting new and old friends each other
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The Crusade once again. The hotel was welcoming and very accommodating, however understaffed and exhausted attending to both events. Unfortunately, one of the two restaurants onsite was closed for renovation, although everyone adapted and hopefully our few but extremely kind servers were compensated well over the weekend as they bent over backwards for us. The Welcome Reception was held Thursday evening after most everyone had arrived and we gathered to share Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Friday was a busy day, a ‘Judging the Bichon Frise’ Seminar was presented by Lorrie Carlton, the Annual Meeting, some local club meetings, a Microchip Clinic. All while club members and volunteers prepared for the Banquet Event, Raffle and Silent Auction and the really serious ones preparing to show. Friday night’s Annual Award Banquet began with a preview of the numerous Raffle selections and final bidding on the Silent Auction items. Once again, Rick Day and Kat Dillon were the Club’s Official Entertainers, bringing out everyone’s fun side as they presented the raffle and auction items to the winners. Many thanks to the generous patrons who donated and participated in the very spirited Silent Auction this year!
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After dinner, Club President Keith Hanson presented our 2012 Awards: Top Winning Bichon, GCH CH Vogelflight’s ‘Honor’ To Pillowtalk, bred by Lori & Tracy Kornfield, Kathie and Mary Vogel; owned by Ellen Charles, Kathie Vogel, Matt & Paula Abbott. Top Winning BOS Bichon, GCH CH Vogelflight’s Taywyn Tarragon, bred by Mary and Kathy Vogel and Barbara Chappell; owned by Mary and Kathy Vogel, Barbara Chappell and Danielle Ardagna. 2012 Sires of the Year were: GCH CH Wendan Our On Patrol From Musicbox, bred and owned by Wendy and Danny Ball and Rick Day, along with Am GCH/ Can CH Craigdale Chip Off The Rock, bred by Patricia Dale Hunter, owned by Cheryl Blair and Patricia Dale Hunter. Dams of the Year: CH Dorianns East Of Eden, bred by Carol Konik and Michelle Konik Brosdale; owned by Karen Graber, Michelle Konilk Brosdale and Carol Konik. Also, CH Risgae Miablella Sweet Georgia, bred by Rick Day, owned by Sheryl Kapella. Many other awards were presented to Sire and Dam ROM’s, Obedience, Rally and Agility Bichons. Finally! On to what we all really came for, the Showing! Saturday morning began with the Obedience and Rally Classes, judged by Ms. Patricia Strong, who has been involved in dogs most of her life on many
levels, breeder, owner confirmation handler and shown most of her own dogs on to Obedience titles, beginning to judge all levels of Obedience in 1988. Very qualified, she awarded the Highest Scoring Dog in Regular Classes to CH Petit Ami’s Noble Art CDX TDX VCD1,with 189.5 points. Two other qualifying scores were awarded: 189 to Risgae’s Camilla Blossom’s Valley Girl, CD, from the Novice B Class, the 2nd to That’s My Favorite Star, 171 points from the Novice A Class. Rally Novice A Class winner was Shkays Fenugreek of Vogelflight. Rally Novice B winner was Ch Rayburn Yoannewyn Mitzies Bella Mia. Rally Advanced B and Rally Excellent B winner was Chase You Dream CD RAE. It’s always a pleasure to watch these events and the special relationships these talented Bichons share with their owners. This year’s Sweepstakes classes were judged by Patricia Dale Hunter, who attended her 1st National Show at the 2nd National Specialty in 1977 and has spent the past 30 years promoting the breed in Canada, the US and around the world. Her Best in Sweeps choice was a very promising 6 month old boy; Beribboned Mission At
to Indiana Skyfall With Kaden. Best Opposite in Sweeps was Vogelflights Taywyn A Toast To You. Following a lunch break, we returned to Ms. Hunter’s judging of our Special Attraction Bred By Exhibitor 28 entries. Her favorite being Special Attraction BOB, CH GCH Absolute Affinity Agape Bullet Proof, BOS Special Attraction was a lovely bitch, GCH Shyladawn’s Timeless Beauty. The Final Showing for the day ended with the Parade of Champions & Titleholders, unfortunately only showcasing 3 entries this year, but all wonderful breed representations, having earned either top honors in Conformation, Obedience, Rally or Agility. Sunday began with Junior Showmanship, judged by Anne Eaton, not too long ago also being a Junior handler herself. She and her aunt, Jeanne Sherman, have devoted their lives to dog shows and several different breeds. Unfortunately our Juniors were only represented by one handler, Rachel Zobolas, although she very expertly represented her bitch, CH Belle Creek’s Freedom Rings. We all hope the breed soon brings some other Juniors into the rings, the rest of us aren’t getting any younger! This year’s Regular Class Judge was Kent
Delaney. Being primarily renowned as a ‘site breed’ judge, he has been judging Toys and Non-Sporting Breeds since 1974. Although it soon became apparent to our Bichon handlers he was used to a much bigger ring and many more ‘go arounds’ than typically customary in the Bichon ring and he gave the dogs and exhibitors quite the workout! After 60 Regular Class Dog and Bitches were presented, top honors and points were awarded to: Winners Dog, Best of Winners & Best Bred By Exhibitor; Barberry’s Take A Chance On Me. Winners Bitch; Vogelflight’s Taywyn A Toast To You; Reserve Winners Dog was Hamelot’s Strolling Up Park Avenue; Reserve Winners Bitch was Belle Creek’s All that Jazz. 30 Dogs and Bitches were entered in the Best of Breed Class and here is where Judge Delaney decided to really see who was in shape! Slowly and deliberately he cut and ran the others, cut then ran the remaining again, until his Best of Breed Award was presented to dog GCH CH Saks Winning Card, bred by Roberta Bleeker and Shirley Hamilton, owned by Anthony & Kim Mackenzie, Sandee & Keith Hanson and Ceil Ruggles. The BOS choice this year went to our only Veteran entry, Belle Creek’s I
Love Lucy, bred by Lorrie Carlton & Larry Letsche, owned by Brenda Zoss, Lorrie Carlton, Larry Letsche & Mary Provost. Select Dog, GCH CH Voglefilght’s ‘Honor’ to Pillowtalk. Select Bitch, GCH CH Overtop Gloryb Victoria Secret. Awards of Merit were presented to: GCH Overtops And the Winner Is; GCH Shyladawn’s Timeless Beauty; GCH Wendan Out On Parole From Musicbox & GCH Karmel’s Bananas In Pajamas. Best Puppy in Classes was bitch, Vogelflight’s Taywyn A Toast To You, BOS Puppy, Judges Choice One Block Over. CONGRATULATIONS to all of these winners and the many others over the weekend! Complete showing results can be reviewed on our National Club website www.bichon.org. A huge round of applause to this year’s Show Chair, Lillian Endo. Lillian is one organized and effective lady, assisted by many, many others who gracefully and with good humor ensured we all had a great National. Next year we’re boot scooting back to Houston, TX and will hold our National Specialty Show in conjunction with the Bichon Frise Club of Greater Houston’s Specialty, so we’re all certainly looking forward to four days of presenting our best to the fancy.
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phenomenons “Cirque du Soleil” and the equine equivalent “Cavalia” were born. Next stop is the city of Montreal. If Toronto is the self proclaimed epicenter of Canada then Montreal is the cultural and fashion centre. The men and especially the women of Montreal are very stylish. Here again there is a European flair in fashion, food and music. Many Canadian designers and musicians blossom here. Montreal is an island in the St. Lawrence River and as such its roads, bridges and tunnels are always under construction. If you are travelling to Montreal you have no choice but to deal with it but for your trip to an Ontario dog show you are blessed with the newly completed Highway 30, which takes you around the city with none of the big city under construction type delays. It is a long trip through Quebec, some 660 kilometers from border to border but if you didn’t have a dog show to get to there is a lot to see and do! Crossing the provincial border into Ontario signs return to English and you are on Ontario’s famed and busy 401 highway. Part of Ontario’s 400 series of highways they are fast, busy and typically full of unknown delays. There are many, many dog shows within minutes of an exit of the 401. For the purpose of this trip we will be attending the Limestone Kennel Club shows in Kingston Ontario just a mere 180 kilometers from Cornwall. So there you have it. A 1530 kilometer one way trip to attend a 3 day dog show. And then at the end of three days, win or lose you do it all again! Lets just say the ride
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home is a little sweeter with a best in show ribbon sitting on the dash but a lot longer when the winning didn’t come your way. Such are things here in the True North. In the news here from the Canadian Kennel Club: Delivery Date Confirmed for Dogs In Canada Annual. Keep an eye on your mailbox in early August – as the Dogs In Canada Annual Sneak Peek Edition will be making a much-anticipated and welcome appearance. The Globe and Mail has confirmed the 2013 issue will be mailed to all CKC members on July 31. Also, they have graciously agreed to expand distribution to include 20,000 of their newspaper subscribers in eight cities across the country. Dogs Annual and Dogs in Canada are the only true voice of the Canadian Kennel Club and continue to represent Canada’s responsible, professional dog breeders and purebred dog owners. This special edition marks a return to form for Dogs In Canada, and hints strongly at the rejuvenated design, content and editorship that will be evident when the publication returns at full-strength in early 2014. That’s it for now from the True North.
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the judges attended the Gala. A plush cocktail reception resonating “days gone by” high society of Buenos Aries. Champagne and distinguished wines flowed, served with canapés before we were ushered into an elegant dining room with gold leaf painting adorning the walls and the beautiful arch domed ceiling. The tables were laid out around the tastefully decorated rotund room, fully furnished with glasses and cutlery fit for a king. FCA President Miguel Angel Martinez took the floor, giving an impassioned and celebratory 50th Anniversary speech followed by the FCI Latin Americas Countries’ Kennel Club representatives presenting different plaques. 14 countries were represented and had attended the FCI Americas and Caribbean Section meeting earlier in the day. FCI President, Mr. Rafael de Santiago, presented a special commemorative plaque to the FCA in recognition of its 50th Anniversary. Rafael spoke eloquently in Spanish and then in English (especially for the international guests who came from USA, Canada, Italy, Bulgaria, Germany and France). Following the speeches the guests were entertained in the form of a male singer who serenaded each country with a short rendition of a nationally familiar song. The performances of the Tango dancers who took centre stage on the floor in spectacular style were amazing. Now it was easy to see why the tables were positioned around the room as they were enabling
Border Collie herding the geese in the main ring just before BIS
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the dancers to utilize the entire floor space as they did. Toward the finale the dancers approached the guests at the table and invited them to partner on the dance floor – I declined of course not wishing to step on any one’s toes but instead enjoyed watching those “tango” the night away.
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ortunately the following morning’s judging was scheduled to start at a reasonable 10am. Entering the show ground, the nicely carpeted well laid out rings and halls were furnished and branded by the show’s sponsor, Purina Proplan. It was clear for all to see the hard endeavors that the FCA Organization, led by Show Chairman David Ojalvo and his team had gone to making this a purposeful and pleasing to the eye dog show. The Judges were welcomed by the Show committee and given an FCI style briefing explaining the FCA judging protocol, points awarded, CAC / CAJC / CACIB awards that the judge can give and titles that can be obtained. Very interesting to note that only at this show exhibits visiting from other countries (i.e. dogs not belonging to Argentinian resident and that are registered with another country’s Kennel Club) could gain their Argentinian Ch. title if they gained 2 CAC’s at any of these four shows. Argentinian Dogs have to gain their Ch. Titles through a points system not too dissimilar to that in the USA. Dogs could also gain an FCI International Ch. title if they won 4 CACIB’s, one gained each of the four shows (unlike in Europe where the first and last CACIB has to be one day and one year apart to become a FCI International Ch.). One in a number of encourag-
ing incentives put in place by the organizers, attracting many exhibitors given the entries were in excess of 1500 dogs each day. The exhibitor who travelled the most miles to attend was Olga Shilova and her show team of Corgis including the renowned Top Winning Multi Ch Andvol Pinkerton owned by Olga Shuvalova who had a very successful trip winning the Group 1 four times and RBIS on the first day judged by Mr. Michael Shoreman, President of the Canadian Kennel Club. “This is the largest attended FCI Americas and Caribbean Section Show in the past 6 years,” FCI President, Rafael de Santiago, also on the judging panel said. “This is a big success for the FCA to have this number of dogs exhibiting. The show is very well organized and we have many breeds from many countries represented here.” Much of that credit has to go to the highly experienced Show Chair of 25 years, David Ojalvo, and his hand selected team. David knows his role extremely well, holding the responsibility of all the FCA Dog Shows beginning with the designs, plans and decoration of the showground, selections of secretaries, stewards and workers, awards and trophies of each show, the schedules and breeds assignment of each judge, etc. One of those many valuable workers and at the helm of the press office is Marcela Nestler; she was instrumental in organizing the media activity (including Miguel Martinez’s preshow interviews and publicity). Prior to the show she had contacted the national airline and local hotels to gain sizable discounts for exhibitors wishing to attend the show. FCA President and committee member since 1974, Miguel cites, “We are very happy with the entries. A good judging panel is also important to having a successful show.” This panel consisted of a combination of 10 domestic (Argentine) and 15 international judges. In addition there were two reserve judges, both from Argentina, renowned FCI All Breed International judges, Mr. Enrique Filippini and Mr. David Ojalvo, himself. Enrique was called into the ring to judge several breeds. He also held another role as the official live-streaming online announcer; Enrique was commissioned by “Cinofilia Sudamericana” not only for his sultry velvety tones but also for his knowledge and experience in dogs as a successful breeder and exhibitor and as one of the most experienced and recognized international judges in his country and around the world. Enrique was the Continued on page 78
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“It certainly was a very lively and sporting show with rapturous ringside applause from the spectators.” online link to the rest of the world doing the commentary on the Saturday FCA 50th and Sunday FCI Section Show. The FCI appointed field representative for all four shows was Jorge Nallem (Uruguay) who did a first-rate job in his pleasant and welcoming presence. Each day the show was opened with the Argentine national anthem and the first two international shows proceeded as normal and led as a “warm up” for the two more prestigious shows following. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the FCA, the special honor of judging BIS was given to Mrs. Teressa Serantes from Argentina, current president of the Corobo Kennel Club and one of two of the surviving FCA founders. Teressa said, “It is marvelous to be invited to judge BIS at the 50th Anniversary Celebration show.” She awarded BIS to breeders and owners Mr. Juan Carlos Vasconsellos and Mr. Alejandro Escauriza’s two and a half year old Saluki bitch “Kamal” aka “Ch. Anjal Sahara Zayra” from Paraguay handled by Brazilian handler, Daniel Bellof. Best Junior In Show was judged by Mr. Ron Menaker (USA) and that accolade was awarded to Pablo Marcelo Arona’s 11-month-old Bulldog “Laura’s Tinker” from Argentina. Best Puppy in Show was awarded by Mr. Mario Di Vanni (Chile) to Macarena Pantaleon Hernandez’s six month old Golden Retriever “Barbour-Gold’s Yoko Ono|” (Argentina). Nicolas Pineiro, Argentinian born, Russia resident, judged the junior showmanship (aged group 12- 16) and awarded first place to 12-year-old handler Fred Ortriz from Brazil with a French Bulldog.
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he FCI Americas & Caribbean Section Show 2013 was held on the last day of the circuit. Miguel Angel Martinez had the honor of judging BIS. He awarded the Dogo Argentino “Monika De Don Eloy” bred and owned by Lillian Beatriz Colantonio and resident in Argentina he was the winner of FCI Group 2 (the Working Group) under Denis Kuzelj (Bulgaria) and winning BOB under FCI All Breed International judge, Mr. Jean Paul Kerihuel (France). Lillian was delighted with her BIS win not to mention the fact that she is invited to participate in the Eukanuba World Challenge 2013. The team 78 Dog News
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will represent the FCI Americas and Caribbean Section Show in December in Orlando, hosted at the AKC / Eukanuba National Championship Show. Lillian said, “I am very proud of ‘Monika’. She is from my breeding; I started breeding this breed in 1999 and exhibiting around 2001. I breed under the name of ‘Don Eloy’ (in honor of my father, since that was his name). My kennel is located in the city of Bahia Blanca, 700 km south of Buenos Aires, where I have about 20 adult dogos, many of which are Champions, American, Argentinian, International, and a FCI World Ch (Bratislava 2009). I would say that Monika is the best example of my breeding. She began competing as a junior in 2010, and ended that year as the breed’s No 1 Dogo Argentino in FCA and CD; No.2 in FCI Group 2. (Working) Returning to the show ring in 2012, again No.1 of the breed in FCA, and No. 2 in FCI Group 2 (Working). During her achievements that year, she won an important BIS in the ‘Fellowship cup’, sponsored by Purina Pro Plan. This year (2013), she is No. 1 in the breed, No. 1 in FCI Group 2 (Working) and No. 1 All breeds, so far. She has 14 BIS in Argentina and 5 Best In Misc. in the Florida Circuit. Monika has many Ch. Titles including Argentinian Grand Champion, Latin American Ch., FCI International Ch, Uruguayan Ch. and now Winner of Americas and Caribbean. I thank my whole show team who have made all this possible, especially Monika’s handler, Mr. Agustin Farias, who, with his professionalism, knows how to make her shine and Vanessa, who gives her the great daily care and training. Winning the Americas and Caribbean Show has been very exciting, it was a fantastic show with many high quality dogs, both Argentine and foreign, their presence enhanced the event,” RBIS, a breeder, owner handled dog, was Ramon Podesta’s Afghan Hound winner of FCI Group 10 (Hound Group) from Chile “Simbad Ebn Rashida Von Haussman”. Mr. Rafael De Santiago judged the Best Junior In Show and awarded this accolade to a Bulldog from Argentina called “Rafa De Kingdom Bulls Argentina”. Mr. Denis Kuljez judged the Best Puppy in Show and he awarded the German Shepherd Dog “El Yoc G’Evident Giada” who had also competed earlier in the day at the GSD specialty. The Veteran Class was judged by Mr. Sergio Meira Lopes De Castro (Brazil). Mr. Pierluigi Buratti (Italy) judged the Brace Class, Mr. De-
nis Kuzelj judged progeny Class and Breeders Group was judged by Mr. Jean Paul Kerihuel (France) Junior showmanship, judged by Lorna Hastings, consisted of 20 young handlers between the ages of 6 and 11. Five juniors were selected and placed 1st to 5th. First placed was 10-year-old Avril Garcia Lopez Sousa handling a whippet. “I thoroughly enjoyed judging these very enthusiastic young handlers I can imagine that these youngsters have a way to go ahead of them in the dog show world. They have a lot to live up to as the handlers from South America have a natural talent and flair for handling dogs with an air of good grace with it. I just loved watching the professional handlers and the breeder / owners’ handlers sincerely thank the judges as they left the ring even when they did not win. They also congratulated their colleagues who were the winners of the day. Such good manners and camaraderie and intense passion created a highly charged energy around the ring with clapping and cheering. Felt like I had been transported back in time again to when dog shows were a fun place to be and also a day out with the family in tow. I saw many youngsters (all well behaved too) enjoying the day out.” Rafael said in his role as FCI President, “For the FCI it was a great success and we are very proud of the Americas and Caribbean Section Show 2013. There were many excellent dogs exhibited who represented 17 countries including Canada, France, Italy, Hungary, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, USA and the UK. Next year we wish Costa Rica the very best of success for the 2014 Show and they have our full support in ensuring that they have a successful show.” It certainly was a very lively and sporting show with rapturous ringside applause from the spectators. Salutations to the FCA Chairman and Show Chairman, Mr. David Ojalvo, FCA President, Mr. Miguel Angel Martinez and their wonderful team for succeeding in creating and hosting such a fabulous event with an amazingly positive and pleasing dog show. An achievement they should be ultimately proud of. Call me old fashioned if you wish but this show reminded me very much of the way dog shows used to be, four enjoyable days out spending time talking about and observing dogs. Full show results can be found on http:// www.fca.org.ar/
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African Stock Exhibition at the Basenji National Continued FROM page 46
“As a Basenji fancier, having dedicated over 20 years to creating a bloodline that I felt proud and responsible for, it was a humbling experience to view multiple arms of Mother Nature’s direct bloodline of Basenjis without the Fancy’s interference.”
Michael Work, of Georgia, Vt., has made three trips to Africa, searching for native stock. On the last trip in 2011 to Dungu in the Congo, the traveling party brought back six dogs.
Jon Curby, of Columbia, Mo., who had led five Avongara trips to Africa, holds a dog while answering a reporter’s question at the recent Basenji Club of America National Specialty in Auburn, Wash.
Judge Donna Lubbe, left, of Clatskanie, Ore., makes a point with breeder-owner-handler Sheila Lund, of North Attleboro, Mass., during the African Stock Exhibition, at the Basenji Club of America National Specialty in Washington state in July. Lund’s half-African puppy El Dorado N Akuaba DreamCatcher is on the table.
Katie Campbell, of Seattle, takes a break with Avongara Naziki, which won Best in Field/Best of Breed in AKC Lure Coursing at the BCOA National Specialty.
In March 2011, Campbell shows off three puppies she brought back from the Congo weeks before during an Avongara expedition. Naziki, with the purple collar on the far right, has since whelped a litter of five healthy offspring.
“to incorporate animals from the homeland of our breed into our bloodlines. Of course, you never know what you are going to get, which makes the selection process on these trips critical.” Noted for their independence and hunting capabilities in Central Africa, Basenjis are among the oldest dogs in the world (the name means “small wild thing from the bush”) and the opportunity these trips afford for adding genetic variability is unique in the dog world today. The breed was introduced in England in 1937. The first litter of Basenji puppies was raised to maturing in the U.S. four years later. The American Kennel Club accepted the breed in 1943. The breed was the 88th on the AKC’s 2012 registry list. For Katie Campbell, of Seattle, a member of the 2011 Avongara Africa travel team, going back to the breed’s origin and two years later taking forth a breeding from an import of that trip has been a riveting eye-opener. “It was a trip of a lifetime,” says Campbell. “As a Basenji fancier, having dedicated over 20 years to creating a bloodline that I felt proud and responsible for, it was a humbling experience to view multiple arms of Mother Nature’s direct bloodline of Basenjis without the Fancy’s interference.” One of three dogs Campbell returned home with from Dungu was Naziki. “Her people were refugees from the civil war in Sudan,” explained Campbell. The name Avongara Naziki is from her native language of Lingala, which literally means “I’ve been burned.” And Naziki has the scar on the back of her ear to prove it. “The translators told us that she apparently ‘ran into boiling water,’ which is a common method of discipline imposed on dogs when they raid human food.” Naziki seamlessly segued to the move from the wilds of Africa to metropolitan Seattle. “She was totally adaptable to other dogs in my household and to children and adults she has met in all surroundings.” The next big step came last January when she whelped a litter Continued on page 86
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African Stock Exhibition at the Basenji National Continued FROM page 82
of five, off of frozen semen from a former champion in Campbell’s line. Within an hour one of Campbell’s premier show dogs had a litter of six. “It was pretty crazy for a few days,” she admitted, “but it offered me an incredible opportunity to watch two litters grow up side-by-side, one coming from half wild, native parentage and the other totally domestic, each litter with one international, high-profile, line-bred parent.” Campbell was uncertain what to expect from Naziki. “She was the best mother I have had in all my years of breeding. Very attentive and caring throughout the process. She’d watch them make a mistake then would teach them. She interacted with them throughout the whole process.” Naziki was uneasy about what was physically happening to her during labor, recalled Campbell, but she never panicked. Conversely, she went to great lengths to assure that she was silent. “I felt more like a coach with Naziki than a midwife. Naziki exhibited a hands-off attitude of sorts toward Campbell eight hours following delivery. “She warned me,” said the owner, “by putting her mouth over my hand as if saying, ‘Really, I’d prefer that you didn’t touch my babies.’ I’ve never experienced that before, though I have heard of some dams that do.” Campbell insisted on weighing all of the five offspring daily, and Naziki allowed that, but she clearly did not want visitors helping themselves to her puppies the first few weeks. The longtime Basenji fancier was struck by another facet of Naziki’s char-
acter. Campbell could see in the native mother’s eyes that she was overcome by instinct. “Her communication skills are unrivaled with any other dog I have owned,” she emphasized. “She made it perfectly clear in every instance exactly what she wanted and how she felt about her puppies. If I misinterpreted her, she tried another means of communicating her point. Her patience was incredible and throughout the motherhood process her behavior was instinctual.” Birth weights across the two litters were approximately the same, however the half-African litter gained weight faster, was quicker up on their feet, opened their eyes earlier and were (and continue to be) food driven. “The halfAfrican puppies were more attentive to the environment and their mother’s relationship with me than any other litter I have had,” said the breeder. As an avid exhibitor, Campbell likes to stack puppies on a table for the first time at around 5 weeks of age. Her domestic litter stood like statues at 6 weeks, yet the half-native African offspring appeared to have an innate fear of heights. “They would fold to a crouch for weeks beyond what the domestics did.” Further differences between the two litters were not pronounced until about 4 months of age. Naziki’s litter of five consisted of two tri-colored females, one tri male and two red-and-white males. Her tri-color’s markings mirrored her domestic counterpart litter’s tri-colors. As Naziki’s pups approached 4 months of age, the black beneath the pips slowly became red/tan and now all three of her tri-colors wear what fanciers call an “open face tri.” In essence, a widow’s peak is featured above the brow and beneath that marking the face is tan/red (above it is black). The demarcation, says Campbell, is clear, but not a pattern commonly seen in the U.S. It is, however, rampant throughout the areas of Africa where Basenjis are native. “Acquiring that pattern was While judge Donna Lubbe looks over Int. Ch. Masi- not a surprise,” she continued, ya’s E’Tuli of Ramses, a 16½-year-old, one-quarter African veteran, handler Therese Leimback smiles. “and clearly it comes from Na86 Dog News
“The half-African puppies were more attentive to the environment and their mother’s relationship with me than any other litter I have had...”
On a warm July afternoon, Laurie Stargell, of Windsor, Colo., gaits her half-African tri-color puppy SkyHi’s Half the Battle, across the grass during the African Stock Exhibition.
ziki because the sire was clear normal pattern tri-color with no such markings ever produced.” Campbell is keeping a red-and-white male champion quality from the half-African litter which she will integrate into her breeding program but not campaign. Incredibly, a male litter mate, which Campbell co-owns with two English women and lives in England, has already qualified for Crufts 2014 – and before 7 months of age. Five of the six from the domestic litter are already in show homes, with all placing in their respective classes at the recent Basenji Club of America National Specialty. Putting the big picture in a rich cultural context, Campbell acknowledged, “I’ve had a window to raw instinct that few breeders ever see in their home. Naziki has opened my eyes to being a better, more compassionate and effective dog woman.”
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on account of its many abilities and innate playfulness, can be trained for many tasks that benefit us in various ways. One of the main tasks undertaken by dogs and a once common sight in many European countries, was as draught animals transporting heavy loads and delivering milk and the exhibition covers this work in some detail. The image one often sees of well-fed, happy dogs and milkmaids in gleaming
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white smocks was often very wide of the truth. The reality was that many dogs suffered from being underfed, carrying loads too heavy for them and working long hours, similar to the fate of that of many horses and donkeys in some Third World countries today. There are exhibits showing how dogs have helped us extend our boundaries or entertained us, as with Laika, the stray dog from the streets
of Moscow who was launched into outer space in November 1957, or Lassie the Collie who has entertained generations of children. Much of the exhibition concentrates on the the dark side of the relationship, the use of countless thousands of dogs in the two Great Wars, the First World War in particular. At the onset of that war, an appeal was made to the populace to make dogs available to the military, since the army’s kennels were not able to cope with the increasing demand for dogs. The owners of dogs found suitable for military service were compensated for their animals. Many people appreciated this relief from the financial burden of having to feed their dog in times of great hardship. Likewise dogs from animal shelters were often handed over to the military. Their roles were many; dispatch carriers, finding wounded soldiers, helping transport them from the front line, transporting medical and other supplies, installing telephone wires to the front, carrying grenades strapped to their backs to blow up tanks and themselves to smithereens. Many offered companionship to soldiers a long way from home and for the lucky few they became mascots. After the war some were repatriated and others just left behind. Nowadays there is a less dark side of the human/dog relationship, with many dogs working alongside the police, as customs dogs searching out narcotics or explosives and as rescue dogs in all sorts of terrain, including mountainous regions finding travellers lost in snow, and all of this is shown in the exhibition that runs until the 15th October.
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Gossip The
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By Eugene Z. Zaphiris
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wo weekends of attending dog shows that I haven’t been to for many years, brought back memories of many dear departed friends from Houston and names likes BETTY MOORE, BOBBY PEEBLES and HAZEL ARNOLD (who created the Astro World Series of Dog Shows and put
those Houston shows on the map) and PATTI GALLAGHER (who
was
sick
and
couldn’t
attend), even DENNY MOUNCE and PEGGY LLOYD but I did get to see MICHAEL SHEPHERD, DOTTIE
JAMES,
SHARON
NEWCOMBE and TERRY JAMES. Onto Waukesha, Wisconsin and ED JENNER, RUTHIE COOPER and ESME (with her lime green hard hat) & AL TREEN. Waukesha, where the weather can be extremely hot or rainy, took an unexpected turn and was down right cold. Unfortunately, TAKE THE LEAD held an ice cream event and with the weather not many people were in the mood for something cold, unlike last year when soup was the theme and the temperature soared. Great and heartfelt testimonials from recipients of TAKE THE LEAD are coming into DOG NEWS that will be printed in the September 6th issue. PETCO has signed on as one of the newest sponsors 90 Dog News
for Meet The Breeds. Word is that dog shows in Ballston Spa will be moving to Syracuse. Longtime Dachshund breeder POLLY FLEMING from California has passed away. All of us at Dog News send our sincere condolences to her family and friends. The Morris & Essex annual match will be held on Sunday, September 29th at the Green Village Volunteer Fire Department, Green Village, New Jersey. Last week it was incorrectly reported that JANET YORK would be judging non sporting breeds and group; she is actually judging toy breeds and group. The panel will be headed by TINA TRUESDALE judging best puppy and adult in match, with sporting breeds and group judged by GEORGE ALSTON, hound breeds and group by LARRY SORENSON, working breeds and group BRIAN BRUBAKER, terrier breeds and group RUTH PEREIRA, non sporting breeds and group STACEY LaFORGE
and
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cess goes on. Fortunately is was not too warm. For weeks everybody in Belgium was longing for better weather and this weekend was the start for better days. The success of a show depends largely on the judges that are scheduled. The LKV-club has focused on Belgian judges and that saved money. That money was spent on a few exotic judges. Mr. Seamus Oates is somewhere in between as Ireland is not that far away and Mr. Oates is a well appreciated and regular visitor to judge over here. Mr. Douglas Taylor was invited from the States in order to judge the Australian Shepherd Specialty during this show. Unfortunately in the very last minute he had to cancel for private reasons and was replaced by Mrs. Joanne Paulk, also from the States. And literally exotic was Mr. Rajiv Shadilya coming from as far as from India. The new Jet Airways connection India-Brussels has opened new perspectives also for the cynological world. With such a sudden explosion of entries it was to be expected that some judges were really overloaded, but they all brought it to a good end and well in time. Mr. Oates had a total of 183 dogs. On Saturday 47 Rhodesian Ridgebacks helped him to reach the nice entry of 82 dogs. On Sunday he was the only judge to judge all the Dachshunds. Normally this would mean a quiet relaxing day as over here it is rare to have a lot of them, but the exception occurred on Sunday when no less than 101 turned up to get his opinion. The very same number of dogs were booked for Mr. Douglas Taylor. His busiest day was Saturday when he was supposed to judge the Aussie specialty. 53 Turned up for him as well as 33 Border Collies and 22 Akitas. Mrs. Paulk took over from him and was very pleased. Mrs. Monique Van Brempt had 118 dogs on Saturday and 64 on Sunday while Mrs. Martha Heine from Germany had 100 and 74, respectively. Mr. Rajiv Shadilya judged Shepherd dogs and Spitz on Saturday, 108 in total and on Sunday he judged 67 Golden Retrievers and 53 Labradors. With 228 dogs he was the second most successful judge of the show. But it was Belgian judge Mr. Jos De Cuyper who outnumbered all others with no less than 249 entries. On Sat-
urday he must have suffered most when he had 71 Chihuahuas and 64 French Bulldogs. With a total of 135 dogs he was also the best scoring/day judge. On Sunday two other popular breeds were responsible for the total of 114 dogs, 32 American Staffordshires and 35 Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Mr. Viktor Van Raamsdonk was one of the judges that only judges on Sunday, but notwithstanding this he finished with a good number of 102 dogs. And there was also a well respected other Belgian judge, Mr. Piet Roosenboom, who finished his busy day after his 117th dog. Mr. Ronny Doedyns from Holland was asked to judge Best In Show. He finished 3rd on the popularity list. His 210 entries were composed of 81 dogs on Saturday and 129, including 48 Bulldogs, on Sunday, which made him the 2nd best scoring/day. His 3rd BIS went to the Affenpinsher “Mambo Jambo V Tanu Kazri”, a 4 year old male that was bred and showed by Mieke Cooijmans from Holland. Although Mambo Jambo had no rivals to beat, he is a top example of his breed and Mieke is world famous for her little black monkeys. Breed judge was Mr. Roosenboom and group judge Mr. Van Raamsdonk. “Skibberdeen’s Bryanne”was runner up to Best In Show. As the name suggests Brianne is an Irish Wolfhound and she is also from Holland and also 4 years old. Breeder-handler is Christa Hermsen. She entered her for Mr. Christophe Coppel, who did the sighthounds on Saturday and who also judged the Group. Bryanne was entered in Champion Class and challenged 7 other competitors. “A’vigdors Ramasseur des Compliments” or “A’vigdors collector of compliments” – I love the name- is a dog from Russia who came all over with his Russian Mistress Mrs. A. Nikulina who entered him in Champion Class. He had to compete with 63 others before Mr. Jean François Vanaken could make him Best of Group and handing him over to Mr. Doedijns. Ramasseur is 2 ½ years old and won the breed in Romania last year and far from leaving the path of glory. What can we expect on 28/29 June next year? More dogs? How far can this go? Will the sharing of the CACIB title affect the future of this show? Don’t let this influence your decision to enter your dog or not. You will probably be excited enough by the choice of the judges. Help LKV to keep its 3rd place ranking, they deserve it.
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LettersTo The Editor Late answer to the July 26, 2013 Question of the Week, In separate conversations with me years ago both Percy Roberts and Annie Clark opined to me that they had difficulties in adjudicating the breeds of German origin. My question for you this week is whether or not you have difficulty in adjudicating upon any breed of dog regardless of the country of origin. Carol Reisman I really do not understand the first part of the question. Being that I have concentrated on the hounds for over 30 years I have no issues judging this group. Actually, I have no problem judging any breed that I have spent many hours studying and I do so most of the time. If you are going to put yourself in the middle of a ring, you had better know those dogs of any breed, know the intrinsic traits that make that breed what it is. Believe me the audience will know if you don’t.
Late Answer to the August 2, 2013 Question of the Week, As someone who judges overseas frequently and has perhaps even adjudicated upon dogs in Russia as well do you think FCI should hold its World Show in Moscow considering the law put into effect last month by President Putin which gives the authorities the power to arrest and detain for up to 14 days any foreign traveler who is suspected of being pro-gay, homosexual or lesbian? David Powers Sorry, it seems that I have missed your schedule again, but, just in case: While I abhor the laws recently put into effect in Russia, I still feel that FCI should continue as planned. I would imagine that in every country I visit there are laws and practices with which I disagree, including our own, but on the whole in my opinion it is better to keep the conversation open rather than closing the dialogue. Yes there were government problems in Hungary, but l think this is a little different. Spending 14 days in a Russian jail doesn’t sound pleasant for only being ‘suspected’. Will they try and make an example of someone suspected?? They would certainly get the publicity. There may be possibly only half the number of exhibitors anyway!!
Kennel Club urges government to take notice of damning electric shock collar research Fresh call to ban cruel devices. Defra funded research found that use of electric shock collars on dogs: • can cause negative behavioural and physiological changes in dogs • was not more effective than positive reinforcement methods, despite this being the main argument for their use • was open to misuse as owners tended not to read the manual or, in some cases, were not provided a manual. The Kennel Club is urging the government to take action following two different research studies which found conclusive proof that electric shock collars do not deliver the promises the manufacturers claim and could actually cause more behavioural problems than they solve. Research funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) identified negative behavioural and physiological changes in a significant proportion of dogs which were trained with an electric shock collar in comparison to the non-electric shock collar control group of dogs in the study. It also provided evidence that some owners even failed to consult the accompanying instruction manual before using the device on their dogs. Furthermore, a second piece of research, which involved the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association, also concluded that electric shock collars are not more effective than positive reinforcement methods (such as reward based training) for recall and chasing, which are cited as the two main reasons for the use of electric shock collar training on dogs. The findings from these reports are shocking but are of no surprise to the Kennel Club, which has campaigned to ban electric shock collars in the UK and has successfully achieved a ban in Wales. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary said: “There is no denying the results of these two surveys action needs to be taken now to prevent further harm being done to the UK’s dogs. “The first study provided strong
evidence on its own, but the second research project which was clearly biased through its involvement with the Electronic Collar Manufacturers Association, speaks volumes. Even with industry trained professionals, and the project being conducted by an organisation with a clear agenda, it was still found that electric shock collars often had a detrimental effect on dogs and did not prove to be a better alternative than training using positive reinforcement. “Both project findings and conclusions have tremendous implications on animal welfare, and fully support the certainty of many animal welfare organisations such as the Kennel Club that fundamentally electric training devices fail to address underlying behaviour and can cause further behaviour problems by training a dog to respond out of fear of further punishment rather than a natural willingness to obey. The availability of positive training methods far outweighs the need for techniques based on aversion or pain.” Following these damning reports, the Kennel Club expects that Defra and the rest of the devolved administrations will announce a ban on electric shock collars. Previous Defra Ministers have stated that the government will not consider any proposals regarding a ban on electric shock collars until the peer review process has been completed and these research study project reports are made available, which they have now been. The Kennel Club has written to Ministers in Westminster, Scotland and Northern Ireland to discuss this important issue in greater detail and hopes to hear from the Ministers regarding their departments’ next steps in this matter. For further information on the Kennel Club’s campaign against electric shock collars, visit www. thekennelclub.org.uk/banshockcollars. Laura Quickfall London, England Dog News 105
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