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Dog News Contents • August 14, 2015 10 Editorial 14 Irving’s Impressions: Attitudes To The FCI By ronnie irving 18 The Lighter Side of Judging: Vision By michael h. faulkner 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Remembering Marion Lawrence By frank murphy 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Matt Mato 42 Letter From Vermont By denise flaim 46 Brace Yourself: Overseas Judges, Qualifications And Eyes By andrew brace 48 Out Of Africa By nick waters 50 Puppy Points, Four Shows-Two Days-One Site, Marion Lawrence And More By matthew h. stander - Photos Of Kettle Moraine Kennel Club By Booth Photography
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The Saturday Change Some people were confused when they heard about a Saturday Delegate Meeting. The explanation is comparatively simple. The shift to Saturday, September 12 was a one-time change that was decided in March after a number of Delegates complained that the 13th-14th of September was Rosh Hashanah, which would have precluded their attendance. That was not noted when the schedule was originally made up two years before. Based on discussions with all of the Delegate committees through the Coordinating Committee, the Board decided on the Saturday and the notice below was sent to the Delegates on March 17. AKC assures all that they have and will continue to check on all meeting dates going forward to be sure there is no overlap with major national or religious holidays, so there should be no more Saturday meetings. That seems a pretty fair synopsis of the situation.
Delegate Controversies Galore
There has been no revised organization chart released by AKC since Chris Walker’s resignation. This is almost if not more than two months ago and while it is true that AKC is still recruiting for some major positions and is holding off releasing this chart until then business is still going forward at a fairly rapid pace. Just look at the most recent Board Minutes to confirm that fact to say nothing of the occasional press releases coming out of the PR Department. It would be nice to know to whom these many new names so involved in operations report to. Right now there seems to be no one but the President to turn to and it would be manifestly unfair to him to expect the entire burden to fall into his hands. Perhaps a temporary chart would be in order.
The copies of the delegate e-line correspondences seem for the last several weeks to revolve round the 4 to 6 month puppy class point possibilities, the NBC report about the use of illegal service dogs, the AKC Website and the AKC Market Plan. Certainly all four topics have been covered in many DOG NEWS editorials and articles on a continuing basis. If there were one common thread it would seem that Carl Ashby has emerged as the Board’s voice, official or not, in answering some of these issues. Staff basically does not get involved although in an entirely different matter the new head of PR Brandi Hunter takes on an Editorial written by DOG NEWS last week about the new Breeders Health Program. This was refreshing to see, as at least someone is willing to react publicly from that organization on that level. Perhaps that’s an unfair statement to make, as Jim Crowley remains most cooperative in answering any questions put to him. It will be interesting to see Ms. Hunter’s reactions in those areas but the feeling here is that she is very transparent and willing to be heard. Curious as to whether she will address Delegate confrontations as well, are these pages. The reports coming into these pages about the 2 day 4 show same site shows have not been overly favorable and it will be interesting to learn whether the Board will publicly review the failure or success of same at its next meeting. The Board Book, it is believed, is prepared by Staff as to the topics to be discussed and then in turn by certain Board Members. Whether or not a new PR firm has been hired by Staff and approved by Board (if it is to be approved by Board) has yet to be announced. Perhaps Staff has decided to save the money and not hire an outside firm--that’s not out of the range of possibilities either, is it!
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The recent announcements from Westminster concerning its new TV deal for the next ten years starting in 2017 with Fox 1 has assured the purebred dog community in America of a source of exposure on national TV heretofore unheard of. One gets the general impression that more will be heard from that organization in other areas promoting the purebred dog throughout the year. Indeed just this past week comes the introduction by Westminster of a Masters Obedience Championship to be held the Monday of the Conformation competition. It will mark the first time that obedience has been a part of Westminster, and like agility, mixed breed dogs are eligible to compete. This is an interesting move on the part of “THE BIG W” and is a precursor no doubt of more interesting and exciting things to come. Come to think of it there has been no announcement that these pages have seen about whether or not the AENC is to be televised this year. Let’s hope we will not be treated to last year’s rather questionable behavior of waiting till the last minute to make the announcement only to find the initial programming slated for another 9AM Saturday airing!
Well Ronnie Irving has certainly taken on the new Board Chairman of TKC about his prior positive stands about TKC and the FCI. These pages took strong issue with Mr. Luxmoore when he wrote an agreement that was passed by the GMC we believe about judging arrangements between the two orgs. These pages questioned then not only the document but Mr. Luxmoore’s favorable attitude toward FCI, which was interpreted by these pages as a desire by TKC to become a member of FCI. It is said that a number of GMC members who voted for Mr. Luxmoore were friendly towards FCI or people who judged its shows or had been influenced by FCI judges from the UK who had a history of judging those shows and that was one reason he dispelled the sitting Chairman Dr. Dean. Well now it seems the Brits in a new poll are overwhelmingly against the UK becoming a member of FCI due to the China situation and the new Chair is in a difficult situation. It will be interesting to see how things turn out. Why not read Mr. Irving’s analysis in this week’s issue and get a real handle on the situation. Just a suggestion, that’s all.
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Irving’s Impressions By Ronnie Irving
ATTITUDES TO THE FCI It’s only just over a year and a half ago that a group of people here in the UK published some very critical comments on TKC and in a press release suggested that, as the first part of a factfinding initiative, they wanted to “invite a key officer of the Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) to address an open meeting in the UK, explaining the workings of the Federation and exploring the potential relevance of the FCI in this country.” Last week in an on-line poll example the time it takes to travel from in the South of England to Lille in the UK, asking the ques- Ashford in Northern France is just two and a tion: “Would you like to see half hours. To go from Ashford to the Kennel Club Championship show the Kennel Club join the Fed- Scottish in Edinburgh on the other hand, actually eration Cynologique Inter- takes more like eight and a half hours. also, our neighbor in Ireland, the nationale? ”the respondents And Irish Kennel Club, is of course nowadays illustrated rather a different a member of the FCI. So, in a European context, compared attitude to the FCI. 82% gave to the USA, there are rather more the answer ‘No’ while only potential links between several countries the FCI and the UK, so why is there 18”% thought that such a in such antipathy to the FCI at the moment? move would be a good idea. THE DOG EATING FESTIVAL
In actual fact I never for one moment thought that the average dog person in the UK would be remotely interested in TKC joining the FCI but the four to one vote against such an idea does seem to me to be more anti than I would have expected. What has happened to create this anti FCI feeling? After all for some people in some parts of the UK, FCI Shows are geographically easier to reach than some of our own shows in the UK. For 14 Dog News
Well of course the recent action by the FCI in awarding the right to hold the 2019 FCI World Dog Show in Shanghai in China, has gone down rather badly with a large number of dog people both in the UK and in other countries. It was unfortunate that the timing of the vote to go there, coincided almost directly with the Yulin Dog Meat Eating Festival of which the BBC said at the time: “An annual dog meat festival in south-west China has begun, amid uproar on the part of dog lovers. About 10,000
dogs will be slaughtered for their meat at the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in Yulin in Guangxi province to mark the summer solstice, state media said. One retired school teacher from Tianjin hit the headlines when she purchased dozens of dogs to save them. Residents and vendors in Yulin say the animals are killed in a humane way. An online campaign to ban the festival has been signed by more than 3.8 million people so far and the campaign has attracted considerable support this year from celebrities both domestic and foreign.” So the timing of the FCI decision to go to China for its so-called World Dog Show could not have been worse and, certainly in the UK, the reactions of the dog fancy were extremely negative. Some argued that the FCI and the Chinese Kennel Union, (CKU) which the FCI recognises in China, would be able to use the occasion to turn the view of the Chinese people against dog eating. Others however, and I think there were more of them, felt that the decision to grant China the FCI World Dog Show when it had only been a full member of the FCI for two years, was an insult to dog lovers across the world. Those against the move included one of the oldest FCI Members - the Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK). It subsequently came out very strongly against the choice and asked the FCI to reverse the decision and move the show away from China. It also advised all dog owners in Norway not to participate in the FCI World Dog Show 2019 because of the Yulin Festival. In addition it said that it would advise all judges in Norway not to accept any invitation to judge in China until the festival is stopped. It urged all other national Kennel Clubs to do likewise. Embarrassingly for the FCI this was further aggravated by the fact that Norway itself has been chosen to be the hosts for the FCI’s own European Show to be held this year in Oslo in the first week of September.
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In what some people think was an unnecessarily high-handed reaction to this statement the FCI then sent, through its attorney, a letter to the NKK reminding it that if it didn’t withdraw its encouragement to FCI Members to boycott the show, the FCI would have the right to warn or suspend the NKK from Membership. This could be for a period of up to two years. The NKK did not lie down to this threat. Instead it went back to the FCI saying that for it to support the awarding of the FCI World Continued on page 58
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Vision By Michael H. Faulkner
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entral vision is what provides dog show judges the ability to focus straight ahead, allowing one to evaluate and see breed specific details sharply. Central vision only covers about three degrees of our visual field, but it is essential when evaluating breeding stock. On the other hand, many judges allow their peripheral vision (the ability to see objects and movement outside the direct line of vision) to control the judging process, causing distraction and giving exhibitors the feeling that they did not get their money’s worth and also give them the feeling that the judge is extremely rude and arrogant. I must admit, there are times when my central vision is compromised by ringside seductions, so powerful that I am left floundering in peripheral pandemonium. However, after twenty years of judging, it takes something extreme, unique, and very special to drive me to this point. I am not speaking of the occasional rude
exhibitor, the agitated dog, a police siren, a baby crying, laughter, or the threat of rain. I am speaking of the opportunity to experience Super Heroes and Beauty Queens; individuals who dare to be seen in public for the greater good of fashion, for the greater good of fantasy, and for the greater good of world peace. Saturday morning, Waukesha Kennel Club--I am thrilled to be among professional colleagues, wonderful exhibits and exhibitors, and most importantly to see and visit with FRIENDMK. The locals complain of the heat and humidity. Having left 100 degrees and 100 percent humidity, I welcome the reprieve, and I choose to enjoy a lovely entry of Irish Setters, with my central vision completely deployed to the fullest extent possible. Winners Dog is
awarded, Reserve Winners Dog is awarded, and I begin evaluating bitches. I sort through the puppy classes with ease and---it goes without saying-- with the aid of strong central vision. “I am on it! I feel good! There is no power in the universe that can stop me no,” I say to my joyful self. The Bred by Exhibitor Class is called into the ring. Five total, all lovely examples of the breed. I examine the first bitch with the same vision as the previous classes. I approach the second Bred by Exhibitor Bitch in line. I reach forward and take her lovely head in both hands. I turn my head slightly to the right to avoiding slamming my large bald head directly into the handler’s skull and at that moment my peripheral vision collides with my central vision causing me to pause, gasp, and… beg for more. I am conflicted. What do I do? The peripheral force beckoning me to leave central is stronger than anything I have ever witnessed at a dog show. Appearing across the far side of the ring is a large voluptuous super hero resembling a cross between the Goddess Inanna and Cat Woman. Her ringside power and control over all who look in her direction is typical of all super hero dominatrix. My head spins. I take a deep breath, exhale and examine the exhibit’s bite, my hands move down the neck and shoulders. I cannot help myself, I take another peak. In fear of being dragged into an initiation and journey of altered consciousness, punishment, moaning, ecstasy and song, I choose to utilize my AKC-super-force and deny entry to the dark side. The placements are selected. I award the ribbons and move forward with the next class. The Best of Breed class is called into the ring. I walk to the front of the line to check armband numbers. This requires me to walk across the ring, and stand only a few feet from the powers of the SUPER HERO DOMINATRIX. Her boots alone could control a herd of buffalo, not to mention her spiked collar, black cape, black fishnet stockings, chains, black miniskirt, large pearl earrings, florescent pink and green bows, and a black-lace bustier that succeeds in sending her more than ample breasts to the sky and back. “WOW, I have to meet this exotic super hero before she leaves my ring,” I quietly ponder, Continued on page 62
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Question of the week By Matthew H. Stander
What Do You Like The Most About The New Judging Approval Process And What Do You Like Least? Diane Young McCormack Although it took me several hours to read and then re-read the approximately 13 pages of the new Conformation Judging Approval Process, it took me 10 years, a decade, to be approved to judge my one group – the Hound Group. I won’t even mention the costs. I belong to an on-line dog judge group where this subject was discussed many times. Questions were asked by other judges on the list, input given and then detailed and informative discussions; yet I don’t these responses in this 13 page document. If the committee were not interested in hearing what the judging fancy had to say, why did they waste our time. On to the question – likes and dislikes. *I like the return of the breed exams. At least it forces some judges to actually read the breed standards. I would also be in favor of a random breed exam (open book is ok) just to make sure judges continue to read the breed standards before each assignment. *Component Education Units encompasses many new rules. Phone tutoring – no, no, no. How can one learn the innuendoes of a breed by a phone conversation? Likewise I feel sorry for the breeders and exhibitors of the low-entry breeds. Why should the breeder of an Ibizan Hound, for instance, be shortchanged if the judge, evaluating their dog for breeding stock, does not know the 22 Dog News
intricacies of its ear shape and angle and its “peculiar”gait – which I learned while spending an afternoon with Lesley Lucas and her dogs at her home. *Apprentice Training is good. When “in-ring” observations were permitted, I can remember the invaluable feedback and exchange between Judge John Wade when he was judging a large entry of Bloodhounds and with Judge Pat Trotter when she was judging Norwegian Elkhounds. *Under the category of the Executive Field Reps, I like the ability to come to the interview prepared with pictures and other items. Ask any rep about my arriving for the interview with my detailed charts (which most of them kept for their own files). However, I do not agree with reducing the part of the AKC Rep in the judging evaluation. I can specifically remember suggestions given to me by many field reps after they watched me judge a particular breed; Jimmy Mitchell’s discussion of Afghan Hounds and their gait, Anne Katona and what to look for in Rhodesian Ridgebacks and Sue Vroom on differences between the coon hound breeds... all these comments and critiques helped make me a better judge of those breeds. *Under the topic of Publication and Review of Applicants it says, “All applicants will now be published twice in the Secretary’s page of the AKC Gazette.” This would be a welcome change IF we could actually read the AKC Gazette as a published magazine. Why doesn’t AKC take a poll amongst judges, exhibitors and especially show commit-
tees as to how many actually read the on-line AKC Gazette. The folks with whom I’ve spoken would gladly pay to have a copy of the AKC Gazette to take with them on a plane en-route to a show or to clip and save articles to add to their breed files. Yes, a lot of time has been spent on reviving the judging process. My friends in the fancy know I’m more concerned with the AR’s and the Peta types who may make breeding, and consequently judging, a “low-entry” sport. Jean Heath Since I do not aspire to be a judge, I must admit that I gave the new process only a cursory examination because it looked like it was long and involved, very complicated. In my opinion, our all breed and other senior, respected judges have seen many processes through the years and, therefore, their opinions about the new process are the ones we should value the most. Joe Walton What I like most: 1. Credit for judging multiple groups with reduced CEU’s. 2.Re-instatement of In-Ring Observations (apprentice trainees), if the policy is enforced that the observation must be with recognized breed experts and not necessarily parent club approved. 3. Equal credit for learning experience from years ago, and not just the most recent (last 5 years). What I dislike most: 1. The reduced role of Field Reps. I believe they should still do observations that have impact on approval. A note: If judges believe that they will automatically be approved for everything they apply for, they should read the document more carefully. There is a statement, that if there is a disagreement between the judging department on breeds offered (by the AKC Board?) and asked for, the applicant has the option to petition the board for reconsideration. This says to me that more than just screening to insure that the CEU’s have been met, that someone (the board?) will make recommendations as to the number of breeds the applicant should get.
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arion Lawrence passed away at her home in Winter Park, FL with her family by her side on Sunday, August second. Unfortunately, after seeing Sam, her husband of fortyone years, through a very extended illness, she never was healthy herself for any extended time. The dreams of traveling with Debra, her middle daughter, couldn’t be realized due to her declining health. About two years ago both Debra and Marion sold their places and moved in together. Debra was there constantly for her mom since then. I met Marion when I started showing dogs for Sam in the middle 1990’s. I called the house every night that there was a show. Some times Marion would answer. After finding out if we won the next thing she wanted to know was, how is the dog? She would ask me if I had a nice room and where had I had dinner. If I were in the truck with all the dogs, she would always ask how the other dogs did. That doesn’t mean that she couldn’t cut to the chase and tell you what she felt with very few words. There was a weekend probably in 1999, where I purposely made my own life miserable. In April of that year a breeder-owner with a beautiful tri corgi bitch from Oregon came to the Ocala shows and beat Forest Gump, our corgi, all weekend. Later that year Sam asked where we should go on a particular weekend coming up. I said I wanted to go to Oregon. Sam said that’s where that pretty bitch lives. I said I knew that, and that was why I wanted to go
there. Sam said ok, he understood. Three weeks later I get on an airplane for a five-hour flight and nothing to think about but this dog show. All of a sudden a cold sweat came over me. How stupid would I look to fly all the way out there and lose the breeds? By the time the plane landed I was a wreck. I decided to groom the dog in the hotel and get to the show at the last minute. That was bad enough, not knowing where the show was. I did that, and managed to win the breed. Won the group too, lost best to a white saluki who won his first that night, but was going to move to the east coast and win lots more. When I got to the hotel I parked in the end spot. The parking lot didn’t have concrete curbs, instead they just rolled the black asphalt up into a curb. I got out and called Forest. He jumped out of the car but didn’t notice the curb and jammed his front leg. Now he was on three legs. Instead of dinner I was now driving to a town north of there to meet a vet at his clinic. Turned out his elbow had come out of his socket. Got it back in, didn’t know if he would be sound or not. Snuck back into the show the next day, somehow won the breed again, won the group, went best in show. That night Marion answered the phone. “Did you have a nice weekend?” I said of course not, I had a horrible stressful weekend. “Maybe next time you won’t allow
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your testosterone to get in the way of your decisions.” One year I had a horribly impacted wisdom tooth taken out the week of the Ocala shows. On Friday I was standing at the corgi ring with Marion waiting to show. At one point she asked what class was in the ring. I said I didn’t know and asked someone in the ring. They said it was best of breed. I started to run to the ring gate and Marion yelled at me. I said I had to get in the ring, she said, “Come here first. Did they give you pain pills?” I said they did. “Where are they?” I said they were in my pocket. “Give them to me.” I did. “I think you have had enough of these, now go show the dog.” Another night Marion answered the phone when I was at two little tiny dog shows in Bristol, VA. The first night I went best in show Sam had answered. This night I won again and decided I would tease Marion about how small the shows were. I told her that if she gave me a better dog to show next year I would go to bigger shows. Her answer was quick. “If I have a better dog to show next year, I’m giving it to Jimmy Moses.”.....Ouch! I hadn’t seen much of Marion in the years since Sam died. Watched her judge shepherds during Eukanuba week several years back, but she wasn’t well then. My wife has been down to see Marion and Debra quite a bit since she moved to South Carolina (my wife, Deb, is Debra’s best friend). We will miss her.
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Judge Mrs. Dorothy Collier will award Best in Show honors at the 2015 show, on Thursday, October 1, on the grounds of Colonial Park, in Franklin Township, NJ. The next Morris & Essex Kennel Club show features a total of 80 AKC judges. Group judges are as follows: Sporting Group: Karen Wilson Hound Group: Patricia Trotter
Working Group: Klaus Anselm
Terrier Group: Desmond Murphy Toy Group: Peter Green
Non-Sporting: Johnny Shoemaker Herding Group: Linda More
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Chuck Winslow Jacqueline Stacy Jean Hetherington Jean Hetherington Randy Garren Randy Garren Jacqueline Stacy Edd Bivin Luc Boileau Patricia Sosa Marcy Zingler Randy Garren Chuck Winslow Luc Boileau Dennis McCoy Luc Boileau Marcy Zingler Luis Sosa Michael Dougherty Chuck Winslow
HERDING Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie Beauceron Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Border Collie Bouvier des Flandres Briard Canaan Dog Cardigan Welsh Corgi Collie Entlebucher Mountain Dog Finnish Lapphund German Shepherd Dog Icelandic Sheepdog Norwegian Buhund Old English Sheepdog Pembroke Welsh Corgi Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puli Pyrenean Shepherd Shetland Sheepdog Spanish Water Dog Swedish Vallhund
James Frederiksen William Daugherty William Daugherty James Frederiksen Linda Robey Linda Robey Linda Robey James Moses Charles Trotter Charles Trotter Joyce Vanek Stanley Saltzman Marjorie Tuff James Moses James Frederiksen James Moses Stanley Saltzman James Frederiksen Joyce Vanek Stanley Saltzman Charles Trotter Joyce Vanek William Daugherty Marjorie Tuff Charles Trotter Charles Trotter
MISCELLANEOUS BREEDS AND GROUP Randy Garren (Breed List as per AKC which may still be Miscellaneous as of Oct 1, 2015) American Hairless Terrier Azawakh Belgian Laekenois Dogo Argentino Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Kooikerhondje Norrbottenspets Peruvian Inca Orchid Portuguese Podengo Pumi Sloughi Specialties and Supporteds - 97 Specialties by Group : 30 SPORTING American Pointer Club Anthracite Brittany Club Cocker Spaniel Club of New Jersey English Cocker Spaniel Club of America Irish Water Spaniel Club of America Nutmeg Weimaraner Club Spinone Italiani Club of America HOUND American Black and Tan Coonhound Club Mid- Jersey PBGV Association WORKING American Boxer Club Black Russian Terrier Club of NorthernNJ Cane Corso Club of America Newfoundland Club of America Potomac Valley Samoyed Club TERRIER American Sealyham Club Bedlington Terrier Club of America Bull Terrier Club of America Parson Russell Terrier Club of America Philadelphia Kerry Blue Terrier Club United States Lakeland Terrier Club Welsh Terrier Club of America TOY American Brussels Griffon Association American Pomeranian Club Delaware Valley Pug Club NON-SPORTING American Bulldog Club, Div. I American Eskimo Dog Club of America French Bulldog Club of America Xoloitzcuintli Club of America HERDING German Shepherd Dog Club of America Spanish Water Dog Club of America Supporteds by Group 67 SPORTING American Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club Eastern Irish Setter Association Field Spaniel Society of America Garden State Golden Retriever Club Gordon Setter Club of America
SPORTING continued: Hudson English Setter Club Irish Red & White Setter Association Jersey Skylands Labrador Retriever Club Keystone English Springer Spaniel Club Mid-Atlantic Flat Coated Retriever Club Mid-Jersey Labrador Retriever Club Vizsla Club of Greater New York HOUND Afghan Hound club of Northern New Jersey American Foxhound Club American Whippet Club Greyhound Club of America Knickerbocker Dachshund Club Pharaoh Hound Club of America Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States Scottish Deerhound Club of America WORKING Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Watchung Colonial Rottweiler Club Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America Garden State Great Pyrenees Club Garden State Mastiff Fanciers Great Dane Club of Raritan Valley Komondor Club of America Leonberger Club of America Portuguese Water Dog Club of America TERRIER Airedale Club of America American Cesky Terrier Fanciers American Fox Terrier Club American Miniature Schnauzer Club Border Terrier Club of America Cairn Terrier Club of America Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America Irish Terrier Club of New York Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America Norfolk Terrier Club Norwich Terrier Club of America Raritan Australian Terrier Club Rat Terrier Club of America Scottish Terrier Club of America Skye Terrier Club of America Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America Staffordshire Terrier Club of America West Highland White Terrier Club of Northern NJ TOY American Chinese Crested Club American Maltese Association Chihuahua Club of America Delaware Valley Havanese Club Empire Miniature Pincher Club of Greater New York Meadowlands Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Pekingese Club of New jersey Watchung Mountains Yorkshire Terrier Club NON-SPORTING Finnish Spitz Club of America Lenape Boston Terrier Club Tibetan Terrier Club of America Watchung Mountain Poodle Club HERDING American Shetland Sheepdog Association Caanan Dog Club of America Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America Collie Club of Northern New Jersey Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Garden State Puli Club of America
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 MB-f Superintendent
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BESTS WEEK Saratoga NY Kennel Club Glen Falls Kennel Club Mohawk Valley Kennel Club Bennington County Kennel Club Boston Terrier
GCh. Sabe’s Simply Invincible Judge Mr. James Reynolds Judge Mr. Desmond Murphy Judge Mr. William deVilleneuve Judge Mr. Michael Forte
Owners Joe & Carla Sanchez, Sharon Saberton Handler Jorge Olivera Kennel Club of Freeborn, Minnesota – Saturday Shih Tzu
GCh. Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power Judge Mrs. Barbara Alderman
Owners Patricia Hearst Shaw, Luke & Diane Ehricht Handler Luke Ehricht Lorain County Kennel Club - Saturday Pug
GCh. Hill Country’s Tag I’m It Judge Mr. Adrian Woodfork Owner Carolyn Koch Handler Esteban Farias
Penn Ridge Kennel Club - Friday Harrisburg Kennel Club - Sunday Whippet
GCh. Sporting Fields Shameless Judge Mr. Norman Patton Judge Dr. Anne Gallant
Owners Barbara Call, Jane Cooney-Waterhouse, Dionne Butt, Amanda Giles Handler Amanda Giles South Bay Kennel Club - Sunday Bloodhound
Southern Adirondack - Saturday Saluki
GCh Takara The Time Is Now Judge Mrs. Barbara Pepper
Owner J. Rimerman & P. Mohr Handler Lesley Anne Potts Cudahy Kennel Club - Saturday German Shepherd Dog
GCh. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It v. Kenlyn Judge Dr. Karen Ericson
Owners Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handler Kent Boyles Kennel Club of Freeborn County, Minnesota - Sunday Parson Russell Terrier Club of America National Specialty
GCh. Posey Canyon Classic Stun Gun Judge Mr. Houston Clark Judge Mr. Jon Cole
Owners Tricia Stanczyk & Jennifer Johnston Handler Tricia Stanczyk Lorain County Kennel Club - Sunday Cardigan Welsh Corgi
GCh. Grangefield Aberdovey Vanity Judge Mr. Lawrence Terricone
Owners S Hobbs, S Stockslager & M Mizelle Handler Kelly Shane Nisqually Kennel Club - Sunday Cairn Terrier
Ch. Terriwood Leading Lady Judge Mrs. Vicki Abbott
Owners Tom & Karin Godwin, Bill & Nancy Doyle Handler Tom Godwin
GCh. Quiet Creek’s Limited Edition Judge Mr. Stephen Hubbell
Owners Susan LaCroix Hamil & John A Hamil, DVM Handler Bruce Schultz
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Matt Mato
BORN: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA RESIDES: DALLAS, TX MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: LEO
When did you start showing and how did that first show go? I’ve been going to dog shows since I was a baby with my mother. At age 10 my mother allowed me to show her Toy Poodle puppy, and it didn’t go so well. The puppy wound around between my legs a couple of times and I think I even stepped on him-most embarrassing.
How difficult was it to finish your championship? Well, I finished him six months later-but that isn’t a big deal in Argentina where dogs “finish” on a weekend.
Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like? I breed Beagles and Smooth Fox Terriers and would love to have a Doberman Pinscher.
Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be? The late Michele Billings.
How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport? I think AKC needs to be more involved. In the old days they monitored both handlers and judges, and that’s a good idea.
How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones? I only take three or four weekends off a year, so you can do the math. My favorites are Westminster and Montgomery County weekend as well as the Greeley, CO shows.
Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?” Bill Usherwood.
What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? Watching my three-year old son show a Beagle I bred at a couple of matches. He’s catching on to the process and actually won best Junior at one.
What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? Those who take good care of their dogs and are honest and fair exhibit the qualities I most admire.
If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite. 38 Dog News
Edd Bivin, Curtis Smith and Carlos Carrizo.
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Letter fromVermont Perhaps against my better judgment, I embarked on a road trip with my 11-year-old triplets and a 9-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback. The goal was – and still is – to take a long, leisurely ride from Long Island to Toronto, by way of Montreal and Ottawa. By Denise Flaim
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ur first stop was Stowe, Vermont. A key motivating factor was a visit to the Ben & Jerry Ice Cream factory, which is just a few miles away, in nearby Waterbury. Here was the opportunity to experience the fountainhead of Wavy Gravy, the intellectual pillars of Cherry Garcia, not to mention the free sample at the end of the 20-minute tour. On the day we visited, the complimentary scoop was a raspberry-chocolatemarshmallow concoction called Save Our Swirled that hoped to raise consciousness about global warming. Only in America do we believe we can redeem the planet by consuming dark and white fudge ice-cream cone chunks. Stowe, it turns out, is incredibly dog friendly. We booked at a 145-year-old farmhouse-turned-bed and breakfast called Inky Dinky Oink Ink (www.oinkink.com); our host Liz explained that the silly name warded off humorless guests. Dogs were accepted without an eye blink, and the bedroom came with a water bowl and a plump dog bed. While Liz has had dozens of doggie guests over the years, my three children were the
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first of their kind to stay there in recent memory. I explained that kids are pretty much like dogs, except their housebreaking takes longer and they can’t be put in crates, though the temptation does surface periodically. Stowe’s doggie charms extend to the local restaurants, including Gracie’s, named after Continued on page 62
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Overseas Judges, Qualifications and Eyes
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n an article I read many years ago in DOG NEWS, a high profile judge from the USA was questioning the qualifications of some judges who are invited from overseas to officiate in the United States. It is an article which could well have flowed from a British pen, as frequently British exhibitors find themselves questioning the credentials of overseas judges whose experience – to British eyes – is considerably less than would be expected of a native judge. That said, the British Kennel Club’s former reluctance to automatically approve FCI judges has, after some years of prolonged negotiation, recently reached something of an acceptable compromise. The question of overseas judges and opinions has long been a subject of debate and heated emotion and more recently has become an even hotter potato. Gone are the days when the great British stockmen were sent to all corners of the globe, enjoying almost missionarylike status, to evaluate the breeding stock in emerging dog-showing nations. Today the dog world is truly global, and many countries have developed a fancy that rivals (and some would say surpasses!) that in the sport’s homeland. Many countries have taken dog breeding and showing to their bosoms, enthusiastic fanciers have established their talent as producers of excellent stock and, thanks to the wonders of present day travel and communication, the interchange between countries of bloodlines has resulted in noticeable improvement in so many ways … and Britain has benefited as much as any country by importing stock from the USA, Australia, Asia and various European countries. As the dog fancy in other nations progressed, those who had been instrumental in elevating the quality of various breeds naturally became judges. Having a natural “eye” has nothing to do with passports; it is an inherent talent, which can be nurtured and honed to a level only determined by the capabilities of its By Andrew possessor. There seems to be an unfortunate attitude that exists amongst many of the numerically stronger dog countries that looks down rather on those who come from places where the sport survives on a much smaller scale. I would like a dollar for every time I have heard the phrase “big fish in a little pond” banded about in the dog world, yet just because a judge comes from a country where the popular breeds pull breed entries of 100-plus at every show, that does not ipso facto mean that he or she will have a great natural eye. It is true that they will have had great exposure to numbers and an increased opportunity to develop what eye they have, but not all will have benefited to the degree one would expect. The smaller countries that fall under the FCI umbrella also tend to come in for criticism when it is apparent that some of their number seem to be run by Kennel Clubs that are in effect nothing more than family businesses from which the proprietors make a handsome income. A governing body that is in a healthy position financially is admirable; when it is being run purely for profit with scant regard for the interests of the sport at large then that is another matter. Interestingly, in the same issue as the aforementioned article, I read one of Lenora Riddle’s travelogues in which she cited two Uruguayan gents with whom she had judged in South America as being masters of their craft. Adrian Landarte is a close personal friend 46 Dog News
of mine, and since I first met his partner, Jorge Nallem, when judging in Colombia many years ago, I have marvelled at the skill of these two enthusiasts and their amazing natural eye, both as breeders and as judges. I once asked them, without trying to sound in any way patronising, how they could have learnt so much in as tiny a place as Uruguay, and realised that they had a natural desire to learn about the various breeds and had gone out of their way to study them by reading, watching videos and travelling as much as they could to the strong dog-showing countries. Some years ago I had the pleasure of driving Jorge and Adrian around to various kennels in the UK, as they were keen to find a prepotent stud dog for their Wire Fox Terrier breeding program. They knew the qualities they wanted and also the bloodlines that would be best suited to their existing stock. e visited one breeder where we were shown a number of young dogs that could have been bought, all of which were in show trim, but it was obvious (from my limited knowledge of Spanish, and listening to their comments) that nothing really appealed to them. Having looked at what was available, we were given a tour of the large kennel where Jorge spotted a dog that was pottering around in a run – he asked our host if it would be possible to bring out a dog that had clearly not seen a stripping knife in months. He looked like a bush but once up on the table I began to see what Jorge had spotted instantly. The dog was not being shown as he had taken a dislike to the ring after a trauma, but after much discussion his owner agreed to let him go to Uruguay where he has been nurtured, and produced some outstanding puppies. He was subsequently shown to his title outside of Uruguay (as the partners did not exhibit in their own country due to the high-profile with Brace the Kennel Club there), which says much for the care and attention he has received in his new home. I mention this simply because it illustrates so well the natural eye of someone who comes from a small country which may not be taken seriously by the big boys. Smaller countries have smaller numbers and less opportunities for hands-on experience when it comes to judging dogs. We have to accept that geography and popularity will dictate that there are huge differences in the background of those who judge dogs on the international scene. There will never be a perfect system whose reciprocity will be universally acceptable, and the reasons for inviting overseas judges as listed in the article I refer to can sometimes be rather dubious, however we should not become too bogged down with paper qualifications, as that is something which has proved detrimental to the progress of many countries’ judges’ progress. Personally, I would far sooner show a dog to someone who has an eye and knows what he’s doing, than someone who has judged thousands of the breed and not pointed at the right one yet.
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Ever since ancient Egyptian times, paintings and sculpture have illustrated the use of collars for the canine population.
Out of Africa BY NICK WATERS
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vertime collars have had many uses other than just being decorative, although by the Renaissance period in Europe a few collars had become very ornate; vellum, velvet, elaborate metalwork, semi-precious stones and often a combination. As well as offering some sort of control and identification, amongst the other more practical uses for the wearer was protection against attack by wild animals, as seen in the spiked collars worn by hunting dogs in some European countries. The collars featured here originate from Africa but the only connection between the two extreme examples, one functional the other decorative, is that they were intended to be worn by dogs. The primitive tribal collars are from the Congo and are made of strips of hide, possibly some sort of antelope or goat, with nut shells attached by twine. There are hide throngs for fastening the collars around the wearer’s neck. Such collars were used on hunting dogs and were fixed at the beginning of the hunt just before the dogs were sent off into the forest. By the noise made by the nuts rattling together around the dogs’ necks, the huntsmen were able to track the dogs. If they had caught or held an an-
imal at bay, the noise also helped serve to locate where the find was. Hours later when the hunting party was returning to camp, the rattling collar would indicate a successful hunt. If they returned exhausted and empty-handed, they usually silenced the nuts with leaves, so that the dogs may reach the camp without making a noise. The spoil of the hunt was divided back at camp, the first claim going to the marksman whose arrow had given the quarry its final wound, the owner of the hunting dog which had tracked the victim though often miles of jungle also had a claim on the game, the head being a special perquisite. The group of beaded collars combine African tradition and the artistic talent and skills of two women living thousands of miles apart, one making beadwork from a small beach hut at Umbhlanga Rocks on the South African coast and the other transforming the beadwork into dog collars for a few lucky western pets from her workroom in
the picturesque Mid Wales border town of Montgomery. To the Zulus in particular, coloured glass beads have always been more than just merchandise, something to barter with, or just simply decorative, their colourful beadwork is unique because of its singular eloquence in the way messages dealing with male-female relationships were traditionally woven into its design. Social conventions often influence the combinations or arrangements that determine the meanings of colours and geometric design. Three corners of a triangle represents father, mother and child. Mary Boycott, who makes the collars, spent years travelling and working in South Africa, Botswana and what was Rhodesia, experiencing the highs and lows these sometimes troubled nations had to offer and absorbing the culture and traditions and being captivated by what the Zulus call the ‘rainbow colours’ of the traditional beadwork. While in South Africa she met Thuli working in her hut, admired her talent and dedication and had the idea to put her beadwork on dog collars. Some of the designs are Thuli’s traditional African designs, while others are created by Mary using a selection of coloured felt-tip pens but influenced by traditional African beadwork. Orders and designs are conveyed by Mary’s twin sister living in Africa, it then takes Thuli two weeks to complete an order of ten. When they arrive in Wales, the beadwork bands are then carefully sown by Mary on to best quality leather collars, each one a unique piece of artwork to adorn a lucky dog. Dog News 49
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his concept of awarding puppies championship points reflects on this Board’s majority an overall lack of understanding about the real problems facing the sport of the purebred dog. Combine this with Carl Ashby’s rather Trump-like response to a Delegate questioning this new theory that - and I paraphrase his words - “it can always be eliminated if it does not work” borders on the ridiculous. The idea should never have passed a Board vote much less have been adopted by them. And now certain key shows are promoting this idea with attempting to lure exhibitors to its event by awarding cash prizes for participating in the 4 to 6 class. I could not agree more with Polly Smith’s letter, which is contained in this week’s issue, when she says puppies should be encouraged to be at home during those formative days and not undergo the stress of competing in the show ring. Similarly the recent “experimental” North Dakota shows of 2 days 4 shows on the same site according to reports started one day at 7am and did not finish till 7pm whilst holding 2 all-breeds the day before went beyond showing any concern for the dogs
themselves, as the shows took an inordinately long time to finish. Similar in fact to the “experiment” on Long Island a few weeks earlier when breeds for the second show were being adjudicated before the groups were even over for the first show. Furthermore the report contained in this week’s issue that the club in order to meet the 500-dog limit turned away 100 to 200 entries is purely shocking! Is this what the Kalter Board intended when it introduced this idea? I doubt that very much. However, I must say that those who questioned this concept in its entirety did so on the basis that it would over extend the physical demands for the dog--which it certainly has and continues to do but also that a limit on entries would become a practice and discourage participation at shows instead of encouraging it and apparently it is doing just that. On the one hand the Board hopes to increase participation at shows with an ill advised 4 to 6 class and on the other hand they permit clubs to refuse entries to meet the under 500-dog requirement. Come on, Carl, what do you have to say about that!
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he Summer Streets three-week stint in New York City has been hailed in AKC Communicates as a big success. One question to ask of course is whether the sponsorship fee paid by AKC, which could not have been an inexpensive deal, was worth the exposure AKC received. Had AKC just signed up as a participant and not a major sponsor I suspect they would have saved a bundle of money, received similar exposure and been able to award say 20 Veterinary scholarships at $5,000 each rather than the SINGLE scholarship it did offer. I mean in the past three or four years ago that number was the norm for those scholarships. It all goes to priorities and while I am not pointing my finger at any present employees as having pushed this deal through it just goes to prove how questionable some of Chris Walker’s decisions were in oh so many areas. Continued on page 74
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NORWAY’S COUNTER DEMANDS
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Dog Show to China, in view of that country’s record in respect of dogs, would not fit with its legal duties in Norway to respect animal welfare. That is where the matter should perhaps have rested but it did not. At the same time, as has been reported on these pages before, the NKK then claimed that the awarding of the World Dog Show to China had happened in an atmosphere whereby Gold Cards were handed out to voting delegates for five-star hotels during the World Dog Show 2019 and that these would be valid if China won the vote. The NKK questioned the ethics of using the gold cards in this way and said: “According to democratic principles, we consider receiving this form of gift problematic.” The FCI responded by saying that the Gold Cards had only been issued after the vote had been taken and a statement was issued saying that the Norwegian Kennel Club had made political capital out of what was an open and honest gesture to support any kennel club sending a delegate and not just those who had voted for China in the ballot. Many supporters of China said that the Gold Card gesture had been deliberately misinterpreted as a bribe by many, and then spread about as such on Facebook. And so the battle has gone on with the final twist being that the FCI invited China and the NKK to a meeting last week to attempt to resolve the issue and the NKK refused to attend. The outcome of that meeting was that the FCI has now told the NKK that it has either to give way and stop its threat to boycott, or give up its membership of the FCI. It goes on to say that if Norway does not indicate which of the above options it wants to choose, the FCI will have no option but to apply the sanctions outlined earlier. By some convenient freak of chance Norway has been given until October 1 to make its decision – conveniently three weeks after it will have hosted the FCI European Show at the beginning of September. 54 Dog News
Norway’s response has been to say that they will indeed deliver their response by October 1 but that they demand two other things. Firstly that the FCI replies to Norway’s complaint that certain FCI General Committee Members made inappropriate comments about the affair in social media. Secondly they also expressed their expectation that those who made such comments would have declared themselves incompetent to take part in the decision regarding Norway’s future options with the FCI. So the whole issue has now reached fever pitch with the FCI at loggerheads with one of its most senior members. It is not certain what the outcome will be though the German Kennel Club (VDH) has so far come out in support of the FCI’s position. Norway’s Scandinavian colleagues have so far made no formal statements as to whether or not they will support the NKK. However in the Swedish Kennel Club’s house journal ‘Hundesport’, their Chief Executive Ulf Uddman has recently said when discussing the Milan FCI General Assembly: “In recent years it has become clear that certain individuals take advantage of their national kennel clubs to misappropriate personal benefits that are later ensured and expanded through alliances with like-minded individuals within the FCI”. In his editorial in the same issue Mr Nils Erik Åhmansson, chairman of the Swedish Kennel Club board, says: “There was a feeling that can best be described as if Western Europe is paying for a party they are not invited to. I think this is the biggest crisis the FCI has ever faced, and I do not see how this problem can be dealt with without major changes being made. “
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All of this had made for interesting reading in the UK. And then you also have to consider another extraordinary move by the FCI. That was to suddenly claim that the Tibetan Terrier, Tibetan Mastiff, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu and Tibetan Spaniel, would no longer have Tibet as their country of origin. Apparently the General Committee of the FCI at the request of the Chinese Kennel Union, decided that the Country of Origin of these breeds would be changed in their records from Tibet to China. That move caused total uproar amongst the various supporters of those breeds throughout the world. Statements by the FCI President that the FCI was conscious of wanting to listen to the views of dog breeders worldwide were taken with a pinch of salt. This was in view of the fact that the decision on this issue, despite being taken as far back as February, had been kept quiet since then. It was only announced at the same time as the news of the FCI World Dog Show going to China last month. Many thought that this was because the FCI had been well aware that this would cause an outcry but perhaps not quite such a loud outcry as eventually did happen. Anyway, after much coming and going, several
online petitions and a great deal of criticism, the FCI has eventually made a U-Turn on this issue and last week made the following announcement: “Breeds originating from Tibet - On July 3rd, 2015, the FCI General Committee published a communication regarding the FCI-recognised dog breeds Tibetan Mastiff, Tibetan Spaniel, Tibetan Terrier, Lhasa Apso, and Shih Tzu. Sensitive and attentive to the many voices heard after this publication, receptive to the opinion of FCI members and breed clubs, after extensive communication with CKU, with respect to historical considerations about these breeds’ origin, the FCI General Committee have amended their decision to mention China as country of origin. Consequently, the abovementioned breeds’ country of origin is “Tibet (China)”.
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This is perhaps a small victory for common sense and perhaps also for the power of social media. But undoubtedly all of these machinations have been damaging to the reputation of the FCI amongst dog people here in the UK. With the high handed approach taken by the FCI to Norway (always a country with which the UK has a very close affinity), with news of the recent harsh tactics adopted by the FCI in relation to the banning of American Judges and with the memory of how the FCI treated Canadian Judges a few years ago still in mind, grassroots dog people here in the UK have obviously decided to take a skeptical approach to the FCI. TKC’s recently appointed chairman Simon Luxmoore was interviewed in June by the UK weekly dog paper Our Dogs. Referring to his negotiating of a controversial agreement with the FCI on judges, the paper asked him: “Does your election to the KC Chairmanship indicate, as has been suggested by some people, that the KC is likely to become closer to the FCI or even to become part of it?” His rather whimsical reply was: “I just had to smile when I read this question. Closer? Who knows? ‘A part of’.......fertile imagination.” Perhaps his answer might be different if asked the same question today – or perhaps not?
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Club of America By Nanette (Kelly) Aitken of Australia, ACA Club Member Photos by Kelly Aitken and Doug Wolfe
It is truly a long way from Australia to St. Louis, but what an absolute treat to attend the Affenpinscher Club of America’s 50th Anniversary Show.
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he day of the show dawned hot and steamy and it was a relief to enter the cool expanse of the Purina Farms Exhibition Center located in Gray’s Summit near St. Louis. The beautifully appointed venue is set on a high knoll surrounded by acres of meticulously mown grass dotted with shady trees. Affenpinscher people came from all regions of the USA and from Canada too, bringing 48 dogs (15-16-6-8-1-11) to compete for the coveted prizes at the National on Saturday May 30, 2015. Sweepstakes entry of 14 (7-7) were judged by the very popular and success handler, Paul Catterson who we all remember showing Lincoln’s Imp the fabulous smooth Brussels Griffon to Group I at Westminster. Paul and his mother Anne have successfully bred Griffs for many years and Anne judged the Puppy Toy Group at last year’s National weekend and awarded first to an Affen. His best and senior in sweeps was a belge male owned and bred by Linda Ferris and Evelyn Shoemaker. Best junior to Jackie and Terry Stacy’s Tamarin Trapper (black). Opposite to Pam and David Peat and Lisa Carpenter’s Ch. Pramada’s Naughty Nectar (black); Veteran to Sherry Galagan and Lorna Spratt’s Ch. Ceterra’s Good Think I’m Cute (gray). A spirit of lively convivial competition prevailed and 56 Dog News
the following dogs were awarded by the highly regarded Toy authority, Mrs. Vicki L. Abbott of Maltese fame…… Winners Dog (to finish), Pepe LePew V Tani Kazari (black) Bred by M Coojiman; Owned by Pramada, M Coojiman and Lisa Carpenter shown by Maggie Peat; RWD to Tamarin Trapper (black); bred and owned by Tamarin, Knl Reg shown by Jackie Stacy; Winners Bitch and BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX to Tamarin Truly at Donnybrook (black); bred by Tamarin Knl reg and owned by Thomas Langston and John T Ward shown by Rebecca Cross. RWB to finish Collindale’s Xanthippe (black); bred by Jude Daley and Joan Collins; Owned by Carol & Leroy Duran; shown by Jody Paquette-Garcini. And then BEST of BREED ………….a very impressive entry of many different colors. As a visitor with a history of breeding and showing in both the US, Australia and New Zealand, the awarding of BEST OF BREED to the gorgeous BELGE (toffee and bitter chocolate hued) Gr Ch TAMARIN TANNER was a particularly heartwarming moment as this was the first time an Affen of “color” had won the National Specialty. Tanner was bred by Tamarin Knl reg. and was owned by the beloved late Connie Clapp and then to Ann Schultz, M.D. and husband Gary Schultz, owners of the BIS and 2013 National Specialty winner, Gr Ch Tamarin Tarheel. He was piloted to
this coveted award by Jorge Olivera, who is recognized as a master of Affenpinschers. He was awarded Toy Group I under Norman Patton that day, who also gave him the Breed the prior day. BOW and BOS to the WB as told above; Select Dog to Ch. Tamarin True Grit (black) Bred by Tamarin Knl, reg. and owned by Shannon Biszantz; Select Bitch to Ch. Yarrow’s Tiarra from Schwestrn (black); bred by Brend Tevis and Joyce Crisweka; Owned by Carol & LeRoy Duran; agent: Leonardo Garcini; Award of Merit to Breeder owners Pramada and Lisa Carpenter Ch. Pramada Naughty Nectar(black); Best Amateur owner handler to the Veteran Sweeps winner; Best puppy to Afpint Karuka at Ruzka (black) bred by Kelly Broderick and Terry Graham and owned
by Darla Hichborn; and Best Bred by to the RWD as told about above. It was exciting to watch the Stud Dog class. The winner was Gr Ch Hanuman V Tani Kazari (black now gray & tan) owned by Tamarin Knl, reg and his progeny; Tamarin Tail Back (black), also bred and owned by Tamarin Knl, reg. who finished the prior day under Norman Patton and his litter sister Tamarin Truly at Donnybrook who also was BW the prior day and was the National BW and BOS winner who represented Dad (Manny) well. Prizes awarded included beautiful original Fantasy glass pieces. Specialty Coordinator, Sandra Jones along with the efforts of her committee provided a great time for all who attended the show, the annual banquet and auction. It was greatly appreciated that the Mississippi Valley Kennel Club offered its show to the ACA to host its 50th Anniversary show.
In February, six passionate Affen breeders from NZ, myself included, delivered to the NZ Kennel Club an exhaustively researched appeal to amend their current Affenpinscher Standard to allow full registration of colours other than black. Affen breeders from around the world and especially from America had graciously written dozens of submissions aiding our cause. Although our initial request was rejected, an appeal is pending. As the NZKC is by its charter, charged with protection of the welfare of all breeds in the ring, and the exclusion of dogs other than black is so potentially damaging to the small Affen gene pool, we remain convinced of eventual success. Tanner’s huge win should be a boost to our cause, as should the Stud Dog winners and the other lovely dogs of colour shown. The Affenpinscher National Specialty is always a unique event and a privilege to attend. Many of us also found time to visit nearby Grant’s Farm and gaze with awe at the massive power of the Budweiser Clydesdale. I greatly enjoyed an afternoon spent wandering through the AKC Museum of the Dog, in St. Louis, with its unrivalled display of stunning canine sculpture and art. Thoughts turn to next National where so many of us will meet again this time in June in Billings, Montana. Dog News 57
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wondering if I should take a quick bathroom break. Fearing that AKC-Super- Hero is watching and will report on my delay tactics, I once again retreat and finish checking in the class. The breed competition is completed. During photos I use my peripheral vision to scan the terrain looking for my superhero. She is nowhere to be found. “What if she is really the Mistress Death and my constant in-ring rejection of her powerful force will leave me with a cold heart, or worse – death? Or even an even crueler fate! The letter for poor ring procedure in my AKC judge’s file would surely have been better than the possible fate meted out by MISTRESS DEATH.” In an attempt to clear my head, I drink two more bottles of cold water, and let central vision move me forward, once again, through the remainder of my breed judging. However, I fail to remove the dominatrix figure from my psyche, her specter still stands before my mind’s eye, beckoning with a not so boney finger. With no groups to judge, and prior to judging Best in Show, I spend time visiting with my dear friend DOT (Daughter of Thor) who made the journey from Chicago and my friend MW, whom I have not seen in years. The three of us discuss dogs, judging, the judge’s application process, dinner plans, and yes, I share my SUPER HERO DOMINATRIX disappointment. I fail in my attempt to fully describe her allure and my obsession with meeting her up close and personal. The second group to be judged enters the ring. The judge officiating appears to be in control of central vision and appears to be oblivious of all external ring forces, in58 Dog News
cluding the three of us sitting on the bleachers, in the hot sun, across the ring. We chose to sit in the sun rather than under the large tent, due to the lack of airflow. MW and I are engaged in a conversation about her need to apply for her judge’s license, when DOT, utilizing her peripheral vision, lets out a gasp, taps me on the shoulder, and remarks “I think SUPER HERO DOMINATRIX has reappeared. Is that her over there?” My central vision focus on MW’s judge’s application comes to an immediate halt. I rotate my position on the metal bench and I am, once again, drawn to the power. “Ladies come with me, I am not about to let this opportunity escape.” The three us saunter towards the vision in black. I boldly, with confidence, walk directly towards SUPER HERO DOMINATRIX. “Hello, my name is Michael. I am one of the judges at the dog show and I had the pleasure of spotting you at ringside the morning.” “Hello Michael!” she states in a clear, professional, and distinct voice. I am startled. I expected Tina Turner’s voice from “What’s Love Got to Do With It?”, and Mistress Death speaks with the distinction and erudition of a University Professor. “I must say that I admire an individual who is creative, self expressed, bold and confident. You look amazing and I would be honored if you would let my friend MW take a picture of the two of us.” “Absolutely, no problem,” SUPER HERO DOMINATRIX replies, while at the same time grabbing me around the shoulders with her left arm and driving the full force of her body against mine. (Her whole body!) MW snaps several pictures, and when the impromptu photo session is finished, SUPER HERO DOMI-
NATRIX and I separate our bonding bodies, and continue our conversation. “So, tell me, do you breed and show dogs?” “No, I love the sport and I love to attend the local dog shows and watch. I come every year.” “Do you have a dog?” I inquire. “Yes, I have a Chow who is fourteen years old and I absolutely adore him.” SUPER HERO DOMINATRIX becomes Snow White when talking about her canine companion. The love she shares for her dog and the pleasure she gets in attending dog shows is evident. I marvel at the juxtaposition of her spiked collar, large white pearl earrings, and the soft rainbow of colors highlighting her eyes. I can also tell that this super hero standing right before my eyes is a woman of knowledge, charm, sophistication, world experience, and love. I am thankful for not being so rigid in my quest to be the right and almighty professional in the ring that I allowed a peripheral escape that afforded me the experience and the opportunity to meet a colorful, creative, confident purebred dog loving spectator, who, just maybe, one day, will choose to acquire a dog for show. And, if she does, I hope she never changes her unique style and her ability to be centrally focused on who is she, despite the flurry of activity and the pre-determined opinions caused by peripheral pandemonium and her commanding presence outside my ring. Sunday morning, Waukesha Kennel Club---I am thrilled, once again, to be among professional colleagues, wonderful exhibitors, FRIEND-MK, DOT, MW, SUPER HERO DOMINATRIX. (And by the way, DOT provided her usual eccentric style of humorous happenings for the weekend, by having a small sofa bed almost close up on her entire person…providing a judge sandwich of sorts….but that is another column!) The locals are appreciative of the cooler weather and the cloud cover, and I deploy my central vision, not to the fullest extent possible, but enough to judge Afghan Hounds and to recognize the wonderful qualities of a great young dog. I awarded him Best of Breed from the puppy class. Vision flexibility allows my peripheral vision to spot a lovely young woman---a vision of refined beauty, crowned with a tiara which sparkled with tiny flashes of light, like miniature fireworks, as the sun hit each facet, and swathed with a white satin sash printed with “Miss Wisconsin” seated elegantly ringside….. another journey and another photo opportunity.
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the owner’s Lab/Airedale mix; their Husky burger has to be one of the best I’ve ever tasted. (No spitz breeds are harmed in the making of the hamburger; it’s just named for one.) And over in the state capital, Montpelier, we found the Quirky Pet, with two rug-impersonating Bergamascos in residence. (I’d say Bergamaschi, but it’s hard enough for most people to identify this newly recognized AKC Herding breed, much less pluralize it properly in its native Italian.) I know only one Bergamasco person – Juan from Brooklyn – and of course, with that finely tuned radar that all rare-breed owners have, the shop owner not only knew him based on those three vague words, but also informed me he’d moved away from the borough. It’s a small dog world. Vermont, in short, is about as dog friendly as a state can get. And it has no more dog friendly a town than St. Johnsbury, which is the home to Dog Mountain (www.dogmt.com). Though you might not be able to put a name to it, you’ve seen the work of Dog Mountain’s founder, Stephen Huneck. Inspired by his Labrador Retriever, Sally, Huneck created playful woodcuts with catchy titles, like “Menage a Trois,” with a Labrador head peering out from the foot of a snoozing couple’s bed; “Life Is a Ball,” with a Lab swimming toward one of those beckoning orbs; and “Greetings,” which the ritualistic canine butt sniff is elevated into folk art. Huneck didn’t set out to be an artist: A burly bear of a fellow, he was an antiques picker who taught himself wood carving so he could repair the pieces he found. The story goes that one day in 1984, a man fished an angel carving out of the back of Huneck’s pick-up truck and asked how much it was. Wanting to put the pesky guy off, Huneck replied that it was a thousand dollars. What he didn’t realize was that the interested party was a New York City art dealer, who happily paid his price, and helped launch his career. More than a dozen years later, after almost dying from acute respiratory distress syndrome, Huneck started working on his now famous Dog Chapel.
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It took him three years to finish the diminutive church, which looks like any of those starched white buildings that dot New England, complete with Lab-topped steeple and a doggie door. Huneck carved the four pews, which have sitting dogs at either end, and papered the walls with fondly penned remembrances of deceased dogs (and the occasional cat) sent in from around the world. Outside, a sign proclaims Huneck’s own gospel: “Welcome All Creeds, All
Breeds, No Dogmas Allowed.” Huneck mused that the chapel was “the largest artwork of my life, and my most personal.” The petite building sits amid a 150-acre tract of land that is accessible to visitors of all species, no leashes required, no admission charged. There’s a pond for swimming, trails for hiking and just a general dog-loving attitude suspended over the sculpture-dotted hillside, gathering like fog in its pockets and hollows. And that is the bitter irony of Dog Mountain: Despite the resonance of its images and the uplifting intention its message, the compound has teetered on the edge of despair more than once. In 2010, after the economic downturn necessitated that he let 15 of his employees go, a suicidal Huneck parked outside his psychiatrist’s office and shot himself. The media coverage, ironically, spurred business at Huneck’s studio, which is adjacent to the chapel, and his wife Gwen was soon able to rehire all their employees. But less than three years later, she was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning, which police ruled a suicide. On the sunny morning that we arrived at Dog Mountain, there were just a handful of visitors, including a black Lab with a head like a bowling ball who had just taken a swim in the pond at the foot of the hill. Inside the gallery, as we stocked up on the requisite T-shirt souvenirs, the gal behind the counter said we had just missed a Berner brigade: The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley had held their second annual picnic at Dog Mountain earlier that afternoon, the hillside transformed to tricolor. “We’d really like it if more breed clubs came up and had their events here,” she said. “It’s so great to see all those dogs in one place.” Part of Dog Mountain’s charm is its folksy unpretentiousness, its syrup-slow New England timelessness. But in our iPhone-charged world, that’s also its greatest liability. “Keeping Dog Mountain open and free of charge has never been easy, financially,” reads the donation page on its web site. “It has, in fact, been a continual struggle – now more than ever.” Since the death of the Hunecks, Dog Mountain has started the process of transforming into a non-profit organization. That move will, hopefully, preserve this tiny pocket of optimism. At a time when it seems everything associated with owning, loving and of course breeding dogs is wound as tight as a game of Battling Tops, a place as open and accepting as Dog Mountain is needed more than ever. No dogmas, indeed. Dog News 49
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ot much usually happens during the dog days of summer in the way of canine legislation but this week was an exception in New Jersey, where a handful of proposals were under review by the NJ Senate’s Economic Growth Committee. Senate Bill 2625 deserves the attention of all, as it attempts to develop rules and regulations for animal importers and licensing of animal grooming and training facilities. Such action is long overdue and imperative for all states to implement. Far too many cases of rabid, sick and diseased dogs being imported from out of the country and transported across state lines have circulated over the years and efforts must be made to put an end to these practices. The importing and interstate trafficking and dogs has been driving a very lucrative but often unscrupulous business, supporting backyard breeders cashing in on trendy breeds du jour and providing profits for puppy mills that produce unhealthy dogs raised in poor conditions. Combined with the campaigns to adopt rather than to purchase – and don’t be fooled, these ‘adoptions’ often fetch fees normally reserved for purebred puppies from reputable breeders – these practices hurt responsible breeders and purebred dogs in addition to spreading disease and duping the general public. Under this bill, an animal importer is defined as “a person who brings any cat or dog into the State from any other state or sovereign entity for the purpose of offering the cat or dog for sale, adoption, or transfer in exchange for any fee, sale, voluntary contribution, service or other consideration,” and includes any commercial or nonprofit animal rescue, adoption, or humane relocation or delivery organization that is not otherwise required to be licensed by the Department of Health. It would require the Commission of Health to develop rules and regulations establishing the procedures and registration and reporting requirements for animal importers, and the procedures and reporting requirements concerning the importation of cats and dogs into the State. Animal importers conducting sales or adoption events in locations open to the public would be required to provide notice to the Department of Health. The D of H would also develop rules and regulations for facilities where dogs will be trained or groomed and anyone who
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owns, operates or plans to establish such a facility would have to be licensed. Hard to argue with any of those provisions contained in this bill and we eagerly await the announcement of the rules and regulations that the D of H creates. A set of tandem bills – Assembly Bill 2389 and Senate Bill 224 – seeks to prohibit those convicted of animal cruelty offenses from owning domestic companion animals by allowing courts to order forfeiture of any domestic companion animal owned by the offender and to order the offender to refrain from acquiring or owning any domestic animal for at least two years. The bills also seek to prohibit those convicted of animal cruelty from working or volunteering at animal-related enterprises. Should the bills become law, owners or operators of these enterprises – including animal care and veterinary operations, training facilities, kennels, shelters, pet shops, and others – would be required to pay for background checks to be performed on both current and prospective employees and volunteers to determine whether such individuals have been convicted of an animal cruelty offense. The bills would also require the Commissioner of Health to add the names of animal cruelty offenders to an existing list of individuals not eligible to serve as animal control officers, thus creating an “animal offender registry” and which must be made available online and regularly updated. Another Senate bill – 466 - seeks to
address animal cruelty issues by prohibiting individuals who violate any animal cruelty law from owning, keeping or harboring animals and requires the Department of Health to maintain a website listing those individuals. There is no time limit in this bill for how long the prohibition of animals would be effective and if an enforcement official is made aware that a person whose name appears on the list is owning or keeping an animal, the official is required to seize the animal and to petition a court for disposition of the animal. While any effort to crack down on animal cruelty is to be lauded, it’s unclear how effective these bills would be on eradicating the problem. They would be incredibly difficult and expensive to enforce for both law enforcement and owners of these enterprises. One would hope that all potential employees and volunteers are properly vetted before they are hired but unfortunately this isn’t always the case. Requiring kennel owners and pet shops to pay for background checks of longtime trusted employees with whom they have a good working relationship and rapport may cause unrest among valued staff as well as an additional, considerable expense for employers. The creation of an animal abuse registry may go a long ways towards helping these establishments avoid hiring these types of individuals but as the old saying goes ‘it’s tough to find good help these days’ so they may not want to do anything to lose a valued member of the workforce. The final bill being considered this week in the Garden State – Senate Bill 3061 – seeks to limit the tethering of dogs and make new requirements for outdoor shelter for dogs. Those familiar with animal husbandry and specifically those who work with popular sledding breeds – Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes – know that they thrive outdoors in low temperatures. These types of laws have cropped up elsewhere, most recently in Maryland, where it was defeated just months ago. On the surface these laws may seem like they protect dogs, but those who engage in sledding, field trials and other outdoor events with their dogs may arrive home to find that an enforcement official who had reasonable cause to believe that a dog was at risk of harm due to violation of the tethering (in this instance more than 30 minutes) or shelter requirements, had entered their private property and taken custody of the dogs. Such broad legislation indicates ignorance on the part of lawmakers and a lack of understanding of individual breeds’ purposes and capabilities and it’s incumbent upon dog owners to enlighten them, not only in New Jersey, but in every state.
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Reflections On The 2015 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America National Specialty By Birgitta Stolpe, PhD
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raveling cross-country with Irish Wolfhounds is not as easy as it may seem. Many dedicated IW exhibitors have fashioned their giant RVs into luxurious wolfhound transports. Others use vans replete with X-pens and crates to confine the dogs. Still others tuck their dogs into SUVs or minivans and check into hotel rooms each night of the journey, multiple huge hounds in tow, causing furrowed brows of concern on the faces of many hotel managers. Despite these difficulties, the 2015 Irish Wolfhound Club of America National Specialty, held in Greeley, Colorado, between May 25 and May 28, was filled with exhibitors from across the country and Cana68 Dog News
da. This entry reflects an increase in the geographic distribution of quality Irish Wolfhounds in North America. The 2015 National Specialty conformation judge, long time Irish Wolfhound breeder and judge, Gretchen Bernardi, commented that: “For many years, the best Irish Wolfhounds, with a few exceptions, always seemed to come from the East Coast. The dogs winning top honors at the 2015 IWCA specialty came from all over the country and Canada. The Best of Breed was from the East; Best of Winners was from the Midwest, as was Best of Opposite Sex; Winners Bitch was from
the East. Select Dog was from Canada; Select Bitch was from California. The three Awards of Merit were from California, Washington and Ohio. And the Best Puppy hailed from the host state of Colorado. This distribution of quality, including the placements in the classes, should offer encouragement that we have successful breeders everywhere.” Mrs. Bernardi awarded Best of Breed to a lovely girl from Pennsylvania, CH Hound Hill Vale of Aerie, bred and owned by Donna Brown, Doug Marx and Amy Benjamin. Vale’s mother, CH Hound Hill Valley of Aerie, also bred and owned by Donna, Doug, and Amy, took home the top prize a mere two years ago at the 2013 IWCA National Specialty under Canadian breeder-judge Jocelyn Gagné, which speaks volumes about the persistence of good genes, judicious breeding, and exceptional husbandry. The 2015 Best of Opposite Sex honor was awarded a Swedish Import, CH Furlongs Barbaro, bred by Annica Gustavsson and owned by Dr. Lynn Simon from Minnesota. This large and well-balanced male epitomizes “commanding appearance,” that hard to define hallmark of our breed. Winners Dog and Best of Winners was another dog owned by Dr. Simon, Rockhart Penance, whose pedigree also goes back to the Swedish kennel, Furlong. Select Dog went to CH Windseeker Broker, bred by Ann Brocket and owned by Ann and Lloyd Simmons and Anne Webb. Select Bitch was awarded to CH Kerryarc Lilliput Winged Victory, bred and owned by Mandy Tyler, Carson Collier and Chandler Tyler. Awards of Merit were given to CH Limerick Black Magic Woman, bred and owned by Linda Souza and Jamie Souza Bartlett, CH Killykeen Boy of Fanjo, bred by Anthony Killykeen-Doyle and owned by Michael and Lori Walker, and to veteran bitch, Aragorn Cecilia of O’Tailstorm, bred by Cathy Leanne Howard and Paul Howard and owned by Frances Abrahms and Cathy Leanne Howard. After reflecting on her choices, Mrs. Bernardi commented that this was the best quality [Irish Wolfhounds] she has ever had under her as a judge. That is high praise indeed. Even more comforting for the future of our breed, perhaps, was the quality of the puppies entered under Tina
Berry in the Sweepstakes competition prior to the start of the regular classes. Mrs. Berry’s choice for Best in Sweepstakes was Taryn Harlow from the 12-15 Month Bitch Class. Harlow was bred by Karen Catov-Goodell and Brenda Fairbanks and is owned by Brenda and Gary Fairbanks. Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes was awarded Taliesen’s Looking for Trouble, a handsome young fellow from the 12-15 Month Dog Class, bred and owned by David and Donna Smith. In addition to the conformation judging, many hounds competed in the various performance events with the three different lure coursing competitions, of course, being the highlight for our galloping hounds. LGRA High in Trial was won by Frances Abrahms’
Trish, and Jill Bryson and Michael and Lori Walker were the proud owners of Woopie, who took Best of Breed in the ASFA competition. Show Chair Tracy Lutey’s Marigold took home top honors in the AKC lure coursing race. Rally and Obedience events were also offered indicating the true versatility of the Irish Wolfhound. After the daily judging was completed, the evening activities included a series of educational seminars on topics ranging from how to judge a wolfhound, presented by Mrs. Bernardi prior to the beginning of her judging, to advancements in veterinary oncology discussed by two veterinary oncologist from Flint Animal Cancer Center of Colorado State University, Dr. Rodney Page and Dr. Jamie Custis, and an emotional presentation by Dr. Melanie Mercer who oversaw the rescue of seventy-two Irish Wolfhounds found in deplor-
able conditions at the home of a horder in Texas. Upon hearing the news of this horrendous discovery, the international Irish Wolfhound community pulled together and raised over $140,000 in just a few months towards the rescue, care and re-homing of these unfortunate hounds. Many of these dogs have now been placed in loving forever homes while others are still living in foster care as their bodies and minds continue to heal and strengthen. Throughout the week, our tireless health team, led by Francis Abrahms, PhD and Mariellen Dentino, MD, coordinated testing of eyes and hearts with veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Steven Roberts and cardiologist Dr. William Tyrell. Drs. Abrahms, Dentino and Tyrell have completed the first Irish Wolfhound lifetime cardiac study, the results of which will be published in a peer reviewed journal during the summer of 2015. They are now working on the second of these life-time cardiac studies, and the news appears to be good: we have increased the life-expectancy of our dogs by nearly 17% over the past few decades thanks to the efforts of these committed researchers and the passion of responsible Irish Wolfhound fanciers worldwide. The IWCA Specialties are always held outdoors with some breeder-judges even refusing to judge our hounds in an indoor arena, feeling that it does not showcase the true qualities of these magnificent hounds. This puts us at the mercy of the weather; storms and threats of tornadoes are nothing new to the seasoned Irish Wolfhound exhibitor. But, despite Colorado having had one of its wettest Mays in history, Greeley weather during the Memorial Day week was nothing short of spectacular. Bright blue skies and brilliant sunshine left many unprepared attendees with significant sunburns while the more savvy locals donned cowboy hats to protect themselves from the high altitude rays. The concluding event of the show, the annual judges’ dinner, was held in a banquet room at one of the nearby university buildings, taking full advantage of the gorgeous weather and offering diners a beautiful view of the Rockies through a wall of windows. The 2016 IWCA National Specialty promises to be equally inspiring and enjoyable, though some of us will miss the mountain scenery as it is being held at Purina Farms in Grey Summit, Missouri. We will all keep our fingers crossed that no tornadoes will spoil our fun. Dog News 69
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or the first time, the WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB, in its ever expanding role in promoting dogs and pure bred dogs in particular, will offer an Invitational Masters Obedience Championship at its 2016 dog show. In late November, invitations will be mailed to the top 150 dogs, based on OTCH points earned between January 1st through October 31st, 2015. The entry, limited to 35 dogs, will be on a first received basis. The judging will take place at the Piers on Monday coinciding with the breed judging. This inclusion of obedience is another sign of how WESTMINSTER is embracing all aspects of our sport and exposing it to the largest audience there is. I am especially saddened to report that MARION LAWRENCE has passed away. Together with her late husband SAM LAWRENCE they owned and exhibited several top winning dogs that to this day hold many records. In the height of their dogs’ success were MARION’S Wire Fox Terrier Lacey handled by MICHAEL KEMP and SAM’S Doberman Pinscher Cryptonite. They were the top two dogs in the country and both MARION and SAM would count points on Mondays at SAM’S command center (as it was affectionately called). That year both dogs were Quaker Oats winners and I was asked to write their speech. I compared their competition to the then popular movie War of The Roses. MARION’S Lacey went on to win Westminster and SAM’S Cryptonite went on to become an unrivaled sire in the breed. Following SAM’S passing, MARION spent more time with her family and her absence from the weekly involvement was deeply felt. They were dear and loyal friends and we spent many happy times with them that can never be forgotten. All of us at DOG NEWS and her many friends around the country send our deepest sympathies to the entire family. JOAN URBAN, Basset Hound breeder and exhibitor and judge, has passed away at the age of 82. For over 50 years JOAN bred Bassets under the Fort Merrill prefix. She authored “A New Owners Guide To 70 Dog News
Basset Hounds” and was involved with Shar Pei at the beginning of their popularity in this country. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to her children and their families. The NAIA (NATIONAL ANIMAL INTEREST ALLIANCE) is holding its annual conference on Saturday & Sunday, October 31st & November 1st. Among the scheduled speakers are DR. CANDACE CRONEY on dog breeding standards, WENDY KISO, PHD. on saving the Asian elephant, JILL (BRATINA) KERMES on animal welfare, conservation and public perception, CINDY SCHONHOLTZ on the state of the American horse industry, FRAN SMITH, DVM, PHD. on understanding and using genetic tests and other breeding technologies effectively, MARTHINA GREER, DVM,JD, on using new and old technologies to make the best breeding selections and ADAM BOYKO, PHD., on maintaining healthy breeds despite shrinking gene pools. The early bird rate of $175. is in effect until August 31st. The conference will take place at the Double Tree, 10100 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821, telephone 407.354.5025. For further information visit naiaonline. org/get-involved/naia-annualconference. You can take the boy out of Brooklyn but can’t take the Brooklyn out of the boy, even if he is moving from Texas to Colorado. Now that he has retired Brooklyn
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born ERIC & JOAN LUNA LIEBES, have packed and moved to Peyton, Colorado where they can be found at 16160 Hopper Road, zip 80831. We wish them the best in their new home. SCOTT KIPP is flying off to Europe with what looks like a new job and great opportunity. We wish him all the best. BOBBY FISHER is celebrating his birthday at the Welsh Championship dog show in Wales with his wife KAKI and BETH SWEIGART & PETER GREEN. The unhappiness of holding the World Dog Show in China has stepped up with an online petition called Care2petition to move the show from China in 2019. This choice has jolted the FCI to its very core and it will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Does FCI equal FIFA, with my way or the highway, or will they move the show to another country? Even if it isn’t moved, how many owners from Western Europe or the Americas would fly their dogs for so many hours in the hold of a plane? Not many I suspect. Judges Dr. Robert & Valerie Brown along with Whitney & Nancy Coombs will be attending the 5th Great Pyrenees World Congress in Birmingham, England after a week-long river cruise on the Danube. Happy Anniversary to GEORGJEAN & DON JENSEN, BOBBI & JOE WALTON and MICHELE MOLNAR & JAMIE DANBERG. Celebrating Birthdays… LISA MILLER, WOODY WORNALL, IRIS LOVE, LOREEN HOGAN, NORM KENNEY, JERRY WEIRICK, MARY ELLEN CAMPAGNON, ALBIN PAUST, LISA BETTIS, ANNE MARIE MOORE, GLEN LAJESKI, ROZ KRAMER, DEVON KIPP, JUDY VANDERLIP, GLEN LAJESKI, WENDY PINTO, VICKY COOK, BILL SAHLOFF, LYNN MEYER, NIKKI RIGGSBEE, MERRY JEANNE MILLNER, JEFF HANLIN, JIM OWENS, MICHELLE STARRY, WAYNE CAVANAUGH and RENEE POPKEY.
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n another point comes the concern of those breeders who believe that the AKC Marketplace is being used to encourage buyers to buy dogs with AKC breed dqs! I understand and empathize with this feeling notwithstanding the fact I really do not believe dqs should be in any standard. I think that they should be listed as serious faults and that judges should heavily penalize a dog that evidences these problems but a dq no. In any event so long as the Standards do carry dqs than obviously AKC must oblige and find a way to discourage any sort of a positive attitude towards those dogs which have such qualities. It’s hard to monitor that sort of posting usually say on a web page but certainly in something such as AKC Marketplace, which AKC has complete control of, they can and should have the final say. And in the case of the French Bulldog for instance there is absolutely no reason whatsoever there should be puppies listed with colors unacceptable to the Club. As far as AKC’s web pages are concerned I believe there should be a monitor who is told not to encourage the designer dog and to post none of them for sale nor to encourage the breeding of same. Please don’t tell me that it will cost too much to do since there so many extraneous things in which AKC is indulged in now that a little shift in priorities would not be a bad thing to encounter at all.
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would certainly be remiss not to mention the passing of my good friend Marion Lawrence, the wife of the beloved late Sam Lawrence. Marion was a larger than life beautiful woman whose physical presence alone could dominate a room. A true beauty, she was more fun to be with than I can describe but if you crossed her watch out! I looked forward to seeing Sam and Marion together as often as possible and usually found myself sitting next to Marion when we went out together in large and or small crowds. I just loved being with her. Her knowledge of the dogs she and Sam were involved with was deep and intense and whether winning Best at Westminster or at a smallish type show her reactions were publicly charming and flattering to all. She was privately a tough loser who had the ability to keep her feelings basically private and who outwardly kept the same composure. No easy task for a person so heavily watched and singled out in our sport. She and Sam were ardent art collectors who benefited a number of Museums in the Orlando area in Florida and both contributed heavily to dog causes both locally and nationally. She will be missed for sure and my love goes out to her daughter Debra and other family members.
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Letters to the Editor RE: BRED WITH H.E.A.R.T. ARTICLE IN AUGUST 7, 2015 EDITION I wanted to reach out regarding your piece on BWH. We agree with your statement “asking breeders in these programs to have their dogs screened is one thing, but the AKC should not try to require breeders to only use dogs that receive certain grades or scores in their breeding programs.” But some of your information is slightly incorrect. Bred with h.E.A.R.T. Health testing requirements are the same as Breeder of Merit. BWH: certifying that their breeding stock is health tested in accordance with the recommendations of their breed’s AKC breed parent club. http://www.akc.org/dog-breeders/bred-with-heart/requirements/ BOM: certifies that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the parent club http://www.akc.org/dog-breeders/breederof-merit/requirements/ Additionally your statements regarding staff telling breeders which dogs to breed is not correct. In neither program do we dictate to breeders which dogs to breed based on results of those parent club required tests of breeding stock. It would be wonderful if we could have a correction run. However, should you decide against it, please keep the above for your reference. Brandi Hunter Director, Public Relations American Kennel Club New York, NY AUTHOR’S RESPONSE One issue that needs to be addressed with both the Breeder of Merit and the Bred With H.E.A.R.T. program is the requirement to have health screens performed on breeding stock as recommended by your AKC breed parent club (and be prepared to supply proof, etc.). Health screening of breeding stock is a valuable tool for every breeder. However, there is a fine line between requiring health screening of breeding stock and only using clear dogs for breeding. The AKC staff, board, and whoever else had input on these requirements obviously have good intentions, but care needs to be taken to leave the final decisions about breeding dogs in the hands of breeders. Only breeders can decide if a dog who didn’t pass a health test for some reason should be used in a breeding program. There are always cases when a dog may have some other outstanding qualities that make him or her desirable to use. If we reach the point where only dogs that are certified clear for health tests are used for breeding, every AKC breed will soon be facing dangerous genetic bottlenecks – and some breeds are already at that point. Asking breeders in these programs to have their dogs screened is one thing, but the 76 Dog News
AKC should not try to require breeders to only use dogs that receive certain grades or scores in their breeding programs. Geneticists will tell you the same thing: we need to keep more dogs in our breeding populations, not fewer. I think I made it clear that I was discussing both BOM and BWH programs. I also included the Parent Club testing requirements in the list of requirements for both programs. Carlotta Cooper THOUGHTS ON TWO SHOWS A DAY I attended the Bismarck KC dog shows this past weekend. They held two shows a day. I thought things ran smoothly with only a few delays. However, with the show starting at 7:00 am and not ending until 7:00 pm it made for very long days for dogs, handlers and judges. It served its purpose for the club to get more entries but did it create more exhibitors? I understand the need to save money for building expenses, hotels, etc. However in my opinion this lessens the chance for points/majors by limiting the show. I was told they turned away 100 to 200 dogs. You never want to turn away business. I agree that this concept could save this dog show to be financially sound. But it begs the question should it be saved? Personally I would like to see fewer shows that would have bigger numbers. The argument is that we would lose exhibitors. I disagree and think we are losing the breeders with the current system. We need to have more dogs competing against each other to truly evaluate the breeding stock not more dog shows so more dogs can get ribbons. My greatest memories are watching some of the great dogs compete against each other not compiling a record. As the saying goes, “If you build it they will come.” Be responsible in building it. I am all for making dog shows and the competition harder. Because it’s the hard that makes it great. Just my opinion. Doug Carlson Savage, MN RE: AKC’S SUMMER STREETS PROGRAM Hundreds of owners and dogs were in attendance the first day, but we won’t have any official attendance figures to share until after the 15th. AKC sponsored its presentation as an opportunity to engage current and potential dog owners. Visitor reception was positive – everyone seemed to enjoy commemorating the day with a complimentary photo, playing in the dog run with their dog, trying an agility course, hanging out near the dog pools and visiting the picnic area. We are looking forward to the next two weeks! Stephanie Smith AKC Club Communications Manager NY, NY
Dog News will consider all letters for publication but reserves the right to edit these as required. Letters will not be considered for publication unless full name and contact details are supplied, including telephone number. Letters may be mailed to Dog News 1115 Broadway NY, NY 10010 or emailed to dognews@harris-pub.com. BIGGEST PROBLEM The people within our sport are much like the people in our country: they like to talk about the hot button issues but not the real problems facing our sport. A month or so ago Joy Brewster wrote an excellent piece that was published in Dog News on one of the reasons for low entries at our shows. In my opinion she hit the ball out of the park. This sport needs to have people active and participating in the art of breeding dogs. Joy had listed in her article how many parent clubs were discouraging their members from breeding dogs. I am not saying that we want puppy mills encouraged, but what some people call puppy mills are not, but in reality breeders who are producing top quality pet and show puppies. Over the past 20 years it has been obvious that no one has encouraged anyone to show pet quality dogs. Many of us in this sport today started with pet dogs and even bred pet bitches. Dogs have been sold on contracts so loaded with requirements I would never sign them. All dogs are sold as show dogs or are sold as pets that must be spayed or neutered. It is amazing to me that nowadays you can tell at so early an age what is a show dog and what is a pet. I also find it amazing that one can know so quickly what bitch to breed and which one to cast aside as worthless. I found it wise to breed the second or third choice bitch in a litter before my first choice bitch. I am sure today I would be considered a puppy mill. In the sixties and earlier people encouraged everyone who had bought a puppy from them to enter that puppy in the local show. Pet owners were encouraged to become a part of this sport. If the pet owner had bought a bitch and wanted to breed her he or she was encouraged and the seller would help them pick puppies and even help them sell the puppies. Our sport needs new blood and when I say this it needs new blood in new dogs. The classes that have been added really do nothing to encourage new dogs but we simply recycle some of our older dogs. Now we are talking about giving championship points to four month-old puppies. Four monthold puppies should be home eating, sleeping and playing. Enjoying being outdoors digging in mud, swimming and all the other things puppies enjoy. They do not need to be dragged to dog shows to win points and feed their owners’ egos. We hear that we have too many dog shows, but I don’t think this will be a problem for much longer, as many of our smaller shows are losing ground and this is where many of us started. We need to remember that not everyone can start out as a shining star and that all of us are in this sport, hobby or business together. What bothers me more then the smaller entry of dogs being shown is the loss of dogs from the gene pool. How does anyone know that the second pick male with one or two faults is not going to turn out to be a better producer? How do you know if the little common bitch is not going to be the best producer? If we are not careful we are going to put ourselves out of business and make the ANIMAL RIGHTS PEOPLE VERY HAPPY. Polly Smith St. Stephens Church, VA
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