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Dog News Contents • August 28, 2015 10 Editorial 14 Inside The Sport: Morris & Essex And More By patricia trotter 18 Babbling: Improving Our Image By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 Rare Breeds Of The World: Pastore Fonnese (Italy) By AGNES BUchwald 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Peter Kubacz 42 Brace Yourself: The Four Summer Night Shows In Split, Croatia By andrew brace 48 Off The Leash: Dodging Bullets And Catching Criminals By Shaun Coen 52 Unprecedented -- Good Or Bad, Deaf Dogs In Agility And More By matthew h. stander • photos of Santa Barbara KC by leslie simis
54 The Upside Of The Seesaw: The International Stretch For AKC Agility By Sharon anderson 60 Groom Texas Joins The Houston World Series Of Dog Shows By kathy hosler 64 Click: Santa Barbara Kennel Club
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66 The Gossip Column By eugene z. zaphiris 68 Click: Penn Ridge & Harrisburg Kennel Clubs By jean edwards & Joe cirincione 72 Click: The Way We Were By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 77 Letters To The Editor
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Plus 5 Group Firsts! Our thanks to Best In Show Judge Mr. Timothy Robbins Thank you to Group Judges Ms. Susan Godek Mr. Jon Cole Mrs. Patricia Sosa Mr. Houston Clark Mr. Bruce Voran
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Summer’s Almost Over
The CM Rule Change
It’s hard to believe that the Labor Day Weekend is one short week away. Where has the summer gone? Was it really ever really here? In the Far West it’s still steaming but not so much in the Mid-West nor the Northeast. The South and Southwest are still warm with great parts facing heat droughts as well although Hurricane Season is now upon us. Mother Nature remains her unpredictable self and now it is said El Nino will hit the Far West hard in the months to come. All these varying weather reports in this great country of ours highlight the need to take care and protect our dogs whilst traveling to and from shows. Remember to take that extra step to insure your dogs’ safety and welfare. Whether in a motorhome or the family car one’s first concern must be the health and welfare of one’s dog. Outdoor shows are particularly vulnerable during the next couple of months so be sure to check on a telephone number for a 24-hour emergency clinic prior to arriving at a show site and have a fully prepared First-Aid Supply of items with you if traveling in a motorhome or if you are going to be on the road for three or four straight days. There is a good list of first aid supplies to carry in the AKC NEW Puppy Handbook, which is called “Your official guide to purebred care and training,” which to our minds is a surprisingly thorough, useful and readable guide for not only the new puppy owner but for the longtime breeder and dog owner as well. While some of the commercial advertisements are self-serving the overall information contained therein is helpful and interesting and serves not only the general public but the longtime breeder as well. It’s good to report about this positive document published by AKC, which applies not only to puppies but to dogs of all sizes, ages and backgrounds.
In the current issue of PERSPECTIVES Carl Ashby writes a compelling article supporting in total the Certificate of Merit proposal as unanimously approved by the Board. There are of course two major faults in his thinking which will be discussed shortly but first these pages consider it strange for a Board Member to write an article in support of proposals endorsed by the Board notwithstanding the fact that Carl claims he is writing as a Delegate and not a Board Member. What would happen if a Board Member would write an article against the CM proposal on the same basis that they are writing as a Delegate and not a Board Member? A furor would arise in certain circles and certainly within the Board itself for sure! A Board member may be positive but not negative about an issue adopted by the Board? That’s hardly in line with present societal thinking about anything in these days of instant communication, which is one reason these pages have supported in the past the principal that once a Delegate is elected to the Board the Club he or she represents should be allowed to elect a new Delegate to represent them. The fiduciary responsibilities towards the Corporation-the AKC-can be entirely different and opposite to that of the Delegate who in theory is representing only the viewpoints of its Club! As to what Carl actually wrote AKC has already eliminated the one point for the 4 to 6 month old class towards an AKC Championship. Perhaps the CM is an extension of what is the rather successful Junior Warrant Certificate in the UK and can increase participation for the older Pup at the show but first the very controversial issue of awarding a point when there is no competition at all MUST BE ELIMINATED! This aspect of the CM proposal is totally unacceptable in the viewpoint of these pages! If the Board could change the original proposal eliminating the 4 to 6 puppy point it certainly can do the same towards this ridiculous aspect of rewarding a CM point without any competition whatsoever.
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The Debarking Issue AKC has come under considerable criticism of late for its staunch and vigorous defense of allowing the debarking of dogs. Some States as we all know have introduced legislation to prevent the procedure but AKC through its very capable Government Relations Department opines this is wrong and that such legislation would “restrict the rights of responsible dog owners to make viable, safe decisions on behalf of their pets in conjunction with their veterinarians.” AKC goes on to say, “debarking is a viable veterinary procedure that may allow a dog owner to keep a dog in its loving home rather than to be forced to euthanize or surrender it to a shelter when the pet’s noisy behavior continually disrupts the community.” One must ask how successful these procedures really are and whether the procedure itself is worth the pain and discomfort a dog goes through to allegedly quiet it down. Let’s face it the procedure does not eliminate sounds coming from the dog, which can be as annoying but not usually as loud as the actual bark itself. This is a double-edged sword and should be an individual’s decision with his or her vet as far as these pages are concerned. In a way it is analogous to the docking cropping debate, which these pages believe should be determined by an individual’s own opinion and not legislated for or against on any governmental level. The views of the purists within the dog world accept cropping/ docking easily as does AKC defend these practices as well. Candidly it is easier for these pages to accept docking than it is to totally defend cropping but again that’s what the world is meant to be: a place where different priorities and opinions exist for different people. 10 Dog News
The Nominating Game Don’t be too surprised if more people than ever seek to get a seat on the Board in the coming March election. The three seated Board Members Messrs. Feeney, Powers and Mrs. Cruz are all eligible to run again this time and word is out they all intend to submit their names to the NC! How many others will submit applications as well is unknown but these pages suspect that in the long run more petitions from the floor than ever before will ultimately be submitted particularly if the three seated people are re-endorsed by the NC. It should all be fun and games except for the fact that this yearly process continues to disrupt the running of AKC and is a detriment to the actual operations of the Board, which seem frequently to vote on items with an eye more to the reaction of the Delegates to get their votes than to their corporate fiduciary obligation to the corporation they are representing.
Thought For The Week These pages are happy to sense a more aggressive and positive attitude by AKC’s CHF than ever before! This is good and certainly these pages look to work more closely with Susan Lilly and Diane Brown to advance the long standing traditions and goals of CHF. Let’s hope the Board and Staff react in a similar manner and that the Parent Clubs and the Fancy generally up their support for this the most vital organization with which AKC is involved.
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Morris And Essex And More By Pat Trotter
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nce upon a time a little girl born to the wealthy Rockefeller family was destined to become the greatest of animal lovers who gave her all to the wonderful world of dogs. When Geraldine Rockefeller married M. Hartley Dodge in 1907, two tremendous fortunes were merged and the die was cast that created splendor like none before or since in the world of dog shows-the Morris and Essex Dog Show. Although she herself was a blueblood, Mrs. Dodge’s emphasis was always on her Giralda Farms kennel of splendid purebreds from all over the world, which often numbered 200 dogs. By 1927 she began staging the fabulous benched Morris and Essex Dog Show on well groomed polo fields of the Dodges’ adjoining estates in Madison, NJ. Three full time employees did nothing but work year round on the manicured, velvet grass of the estate preparing it for the 50,000 people who would attend the show with their vehicles, families, dogs and gear. The opulence and splendor of this show are unparalleled in the history of our sport with sterling silver trophies throughout the classes, courtesy gourmet boxed lunches served to exhibitors by her staff of butlers, and numerous amenities worthy of a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Socialites with their kennel staff proudly displayed the outstanding
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dogs they had both bred and purchased from around the world. At the same time, the gracious Mrs. Dodge welcomed those of lesser station and any and all who shared her love of fine dog flesh. The show represented the glory days of our sport that magnificently expressed itself one day a year from 1927 through 1957. It was the outdoor show the fancy eagerly anticipated every year, and since 2005 this elegant event now known as the Morris and Essex Revival show is just as eagerly awaited at five-year intervals. Thanks to Wayne Ferguson, who is the mover and shaker of the current Morris and Essex extravaganza, and his wonderful support team of outstanding dog fanciers, this show will kick off the big Montgomery County weekend on October 1. The show is currently endowed by many of dogdom’s finest who contribute time, effort and money to bring some of the elegance and civility of yesteryear to our modern world. Exhibitors and spectators from all over the U.S. and elsewhere are already discussing flight and travel plans to Somerset NJ for that fabulous weekend. In the old days, no doubt many exhibitors and spectators took advantage of the Morris and Essex Railroad System to journey to the show. Its original rails were laid before the Civil War to connect Newark in Essex County with Morristown in Morris County, and of course the show’s name has its origins in those two counties. Today this railroad line still operates across northern New Jersey and its current schedules can be found on the web. Although the old Morris and Essex was in late May, wouldn’t Mrs. Dodge be thrilled at the terrier quality present at her show as part of the famous Montgomery County first weekend in October? In the true fashion reminiscent of Mrs. Dodge, breed experts will be adjudicating at the show. Specialty shows and breeder judges will be quite evident in her tradition. Mrs. Dodge’s personal favorite breed was the German Shepherd Dog, and in 1930 she invited Germany’s Max von Stephanitz, considered the father of the breed, to pass on German Shepherd Dogs. Other people who were considered “founders” of breeds were always present on her judging panels. To experience some of this glorious world of the past, get your entries in by September 16 and work on travel/lodging plans now. All are encouraged to dress retro for this humongous one-day event. MB-F is the superintendent and further information can be obtained on their website.
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s judging applicants anxiously wait for the September 1 opening day when the new Judging Approval Process goes into play, questions arise that staff must field as they attempt to iron out the kinks. One important part of the new system is for judges to understand that every CEU (Component Education Unit) must be properly documented. The welcome return of the In Ring Observation experience has new stipulations that should work for the good of the order. Applicants must take the breed standard test and submit the fee before they can request permission from the show chairman and adjudicating judge they wish to observe. These requirements thankfully put an end to the previous abuse of this process where judges who happened to be attending a show wanted an on the spot observation even though they had never even read the breed standard! Hopefully, there will be more respect for this opportunity than in the past. And while on the subject, be advised that due to numerous factors, Morris and Essex wisely will be unable to accommodate In Ring Observation requests. If one has whelped and raised a litter on their premises in the previous year prior to the application process, that one CEU can be used for any one breed on any one application. Hopefully this addition to the process will encourage the judging community to continue to be active in the sport. With so much educational information and breed standard tests now available on AKC’s web, it is hoped that breeders and future judges will become more interested in educating themselves about the process of evaluating breeding stock. One area that still seems to trouble senior judges is that of the reduced role of the Field Representative and accountability. Certainly a friendlier atmosphere is created by allowing an applicant to bring pictures, notes and the breed standard to an interview and that’s a good thing. However, many are asking what’s wrong with allowing the provisional and the rep to dialogue about why one dog was preferred over another? Discussing elements of decisions causes a judge to focus on the breed standard and the essence of the breed so exhibitors get a feel for what a judge seeks in their breed. Great breeders themselves have not always agreed on the most important traits in each individual as they seek the best for their breeding programs. On the other hand, it is a step forward when individuals discuss these things and helps all parties better understand the evaluation of breeding stock. With the new process a miniversion of bureaucratic mumbo jumbo offered by government agencies, no doubt the questions will keep coming in the foreseeable future. Good luck to all!
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Group First • James River Kennel Club • Judge: Col. Jerry H. Weiss
Mulitple Group Winning
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IMPROVING OUR IMAGE Improving our image as “dog people” is something that has always been very important to me. For some obscure reason I became obsessed with this crazy world of dogs and dog showing at an early age without having any near or distant relatives even interested in having a dog as a pet. By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
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ell, with the exception of my great aunt Adelheid, who had a Min Pin named Minnie that scared the living daylights out of all us kids. She was a Monster- although a tiny one. She ruled the house she lived in- and hated children. I have previously mentioned that I had to really fight to stay in the game - and if I at that time had resided in the US – the family would have surely sent me for counseling… But of course we didn’t do things like that in Norway- and counseling for a variety of reasons so common over here is basically unheard of there. Unless you suffer from a serious mental disease or disorder. Which I still think some of my closer relatives consider a fact in my case! And my family- even the extended parts of it - were certain that I one day would end up in some kind of an asylum… And maybe even that wouldn’t have been totally wrong?? It always annoyed me when any of my friends involved in any sport, equestrian pursuit etc., were featured in our local papers. Whenever there was a local dog show nothing ever appeared in the papers unless our secretary herself sent in some stuff and made sure it was at least mentioned. When I (or rather my Welsh Terrier) won Dog of The Year and made history as the first dog ever to win the title in Norway and Sweden the same year- it wasn’t even mentioned. A friend of mine was part owner in a Norwegian bred trotting horse that was fifth out of twelve in one of Sweden’s major trotting events earlier in that year. This received a full-page story in the national newspapers, plus a lot of attention in the tabloids…
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So why don’t dogs and dog showing get the attention and any kind of status compared to a lot of other sports or hobbies? It is a fact that dogs are valued family members of millions of families all over the world and even if we today as breeders of pedigree dogs (we dare not use the word pure-bred anymore in any connection…) are faced with strong competition from what are described as “Designer Dogs” (previously known as mongrels) I think the sport deserves more attention and better press than what we have enjoyed so far. It is kind of a paradox that all these so called healthy DD come from mixing two or more of those unhealthy breeds of pedigree dogs without any chance to check their real background. I also find it rather intriguing that most dog shows in this country as well as the UK have a very poor gate- and over here it seems like we keep meeting the same old crowd again and again. So why isn’t more done to inform the world and make our sport more interesting and respectable to the man in the street? Only yesterday we had a service call from our cable company. The guy loved dogs, owned a Teacup Poodle, which I had not even heard of. He and his wife loved to watch Westminster and the National on TV – but didn’t even know there were many shows locally during the year. The only dog breeders who get some attention are the breeders who as puppy farmers are charged with ill-treating their animals and mass-producing unhealthy puppies for profit only. And in a nutshell- I think those are the kind of pictures that come up when the general public hear of dog people. It might sound snobbish, but I have even Continued on page 30
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Question of the week By Matthew H. Stander
HERE’S A TOPIC SENT IN BY BOBBY PAUST A hot topic out here is concerning people taking pictures at shows and then selling them to those with the dogs. One woman has been told by several clubs that she is not allowed to take pictures at their shows. Many believe that she should pay a vendor’s fee as the other vendors do. THE DOG NEWS QUESTION OF THE WEEK IS: HOW DO YOU THINK THESE KINDS OF SITUATIONS SHOULD BE HANDLED? Diana Han I don’t know if it’s fair to ask only those that are ‘somebodies’ in the Dog Show world this question. It’s owner handlers, those that don’t win every weekend, that are adamant about Ringside Candids. Because by allowing just ‘win photos’ to be taken, you’re saying that those that don’t win, don’t matter. If you allow for it, I’d love to see the replies of non-recognizable dog show people too. And for arguments sake, Mr. Paust is asking this question I think against me. And the way he asks it already favors those that are against Ringside Photographers like myself.
Kayla Kurucz The question is posed a bit misleadingly. The question is should press be barred from sending their photographers for ringside/candid photography? Or forced to pay a fee to cover the show with photography by professionals? The person in question is not a Teddy Lei or Miguel type, where their only business is portraits & ringside photography along with ad services. And even then, they are not vendors in the classic way, leasing space & services to conduct their business, in essence their storefront. Like any other major media outlet, contract photography videography is the new norm & they retain rights to their IP. Will be interesting to share thoughts. 22 Dog News
Mark Hamilton My opinion is that private photographers should not be required to pay a vendor fee. Vendors are exactly that, vendors. They set up booths, rent spaces, and cater to the attendees of shows. I frequent vendors, shop at vendors, and leave shows with more than I came with. Always! Private photographers are not vendors. Private photographers are contracted by owners and handlers to get ringside shots, movement photos, pictures of our dogs ‘just being themselves’ at our set ups, and other photos at a dog show. Private photographers are not shooting the ‘official show photos.’ The law commonly agrees that ‘anything in plain sight’ can be photographed by anybody. Case in point, every person walking through life with their cell phone is potentially taking pictures and posting them on Facebook, Instagram, and other outlets. Are they going to be required to purchase a vendor pass at a dog show? Will they be required to have signed releases for every picture they take? I think not. The private photographers I contract, are contracted to me and by me. They are not shooting photos of the dog show willy-nilly. They are not posting them on public websites, and you cannot see the photos they took of my dog unless you have my consent. This issue has only come to light because of a few ‘entitled’ Kennel Clubs, and a fewer number of ‘entitled
snobbish’ photographers. I won’t attend any club’s show that required restrictions about private photography, nor would I ever contract an ‘entitled photographer’. Sandy Frei This definitely is a dilemma for show giving clubs. It is easy to identify those using top of the line cameras taking photos but what about all those people who are taking photos that can be used with their cellphones. I do think they should pay a vendor’s fee but I just don’t see how you could fairly enforce it. Gretchen Schultz As a handler or owner I love having choices of photos of my dog, not just the typical win shot. Show photographers, as far as I know don’t pay a “vendor” fee, so, nor should a “free-lancer”. I have always felt that competition made for better results, in both quality and variety. However, I am aware of many clubs denying access to freelance photographers, those taking pics of people & dogs participating in show events, and can’t help but wonder if it’s actually the clubs denying access, or have they received pressure from the established win shot photographers? Remy smith-lewis Yes, for several reasons. In the first place, this practice engenders unfair competition with regard to vendors who have legitimately paid fees to take photographs at dog shows. Secondly, it is my understanding that this particular photographer publishes photographs without the consent of the owner of the dog. The advancement and prevalence of social media has created a situation in which uninvited, and often unflattering, photographs may have an injurious effect upon the reputation of a dog. The owner of an individual dog should have the sole ability to control and dictate the public presentation of his or her dog. All photographers at dog shows who take these photos for profit should be required to pay the appropriate vendor’s fee unless specifically requested by the Club to take general photographs or by an owner to take photographs of his/her dog(s) alone.
Johnny Shoemaker This is a big problem at shows here on the West Coast. Just this weekend at the Santa Barbara shows on Saturday and Sunday I saw at least 3 people with large cameras taking fast photography pictures and other photos of dogs in and out of the ring. I know that some people are taking pictures behind the official show photographer. One photographer was asked to leave the Friday show of the cluster. I believe that if these people are shooting photos for sale they should pay a vendor fee. Official Show Photographers do this for a living for the most of them. I do not believe people not listed in the premium list should be allowed to shoot photos at the dog shows. If the clubs do not object I do not know what can be done. I understand that the official photographers said they would not mind paying a vendor fee. Lots of photographers supply the clubs with the pictures of the group winners and best in show for free. That alone should take care of the vendor fee. The bottom line is clubs that are having this problem should include in their premium list that only the official photographers will be allowed to shoot photos at their show. Clubs should include in the premium list that permission must be obtained from the show chairman prior to the show for anyone other then the official show photographers to shoot photos of dogs at their event. Each club should include if a vendor fee will be charged. It is a growing problem at the shows here and I think some solution should be found. Vicki Holloway Nearly every kennel club here on the west coast has a professional photographer who has paid the club a vendor fee for the right to conduct business on the show grounds in a booth. These photographers are required to provide a business license along with proof of insurance. It seems that it would be hard to justify asking some people to pay a fee, as well as provide the business license, etc.. and yet allow others to shoot without having to do so, particularly when the ringside photographer may very well be making more money than the photographer with a booth. In a recent conversation with a local ringside shooter I was astonished to learn that he grosses around $800 a day. If the club has a rule that ringside photographers should pay a vendor fee then the photographers should show some respect and pay the requested fee. If they don’t want to follow the rules set by the club then stay home or attend the show and not shoot for profit.
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raveling back to one of my beloved countries, Italy, with its adorable paisani, gigantic history, and incredibly magical places, I researched an island where I had been just once a long time ago. Usually as you have already seen, I look for some interesting quote to transport my dear readers, and translate the aura and the spirit of the place to visit. The above mentioned very Italian passionate opinion sent me back to Sardinia - a breathtaking piece of land packed with tons of reasons, and places to be visited besides the jewel of the crown the “Costa Smeralda” (Emerald Coast)*. Cagliari - the Capital, has 164,249 inhabitants. This is the largest city and the cultural center of Sardinia where one can enjoy the treasures guarded in several museums, as well as interesting archeological and historical sites to visit. Museums and archeological treasures are easy to find all around the island. First called Hyknusa by the ancient Greeks, the name “Sardinia” was given by the Romans. It came from the popular small fish sardine, which can be found along the coast. In fact the island was known for centuries by the Phoenicians, and its precise discovery and foundation is recorded in the oldest written Sardinian document the famous “Nora Stele”. This Italian region with 1849 km coastal line gently mixes the modern with the old. The clear sea is unpolluted, and the worldwide popular beaches are sought after by the tourists all around the year (the winter is short and mild). The island especially in summer time is so full that Continued on page 44
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Life in Sardinia is probably the best a man can wish: twentyfour-thousand kilometers of forests, countryside, and shores immersed in a miraculous sea, this corresponds to what I would suggest God to give us as Paradise — Fabrizio De Andrè (Late Italian Composer, and Singer)
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argued this before, that when TKC still had a very restricted membership and in many ways was considered an exclusive Gentleman’s club- similar to the Jockey Clubit kind of upgraded the entire sport in many people’s eyes. Not that I am a male chauvinist pig in any way, but it is just a fact. And that we had a large group of titled members and General Committee members just added to the flavor- and when members of The Ladies Branch achieved full member status- it was still an exclusiveness about it all. And the many titled ladies of course didn’t spoil the broth… The question I was asked whenever I informed people about my crazy hobby was normally: Do you make any money out of it… The answer in my case is sadly NO! But when one of my acquaintances who spent millions on racehorses tells me he cannot understand how any sane person can get any pleasure from watching another person prepare and handle their dog I get really mad. But it is of course about money and status. A horse owner- even if his beasts don’t win anything- is so much more interesting than a dog owner. And of course The Queen herself is a famous horse owner, but I have never watch ed her competing ON one of them. Still on her CV it gives her credit. And I keep saying that the “paying dog owner” in most cases actually see the dog win something, which often doesn’t happen at all with most of the horses. Anybody with the slightest involvement, be it in racing, trotting, show jumping or eventing knows that veterinary treatment is expensivevery expensive. A couple in our circle of friends recently informed us that they were now part owner of 3 trotting horses. They were Horse owners!!! Hooray!! I then of course took the opportunity to get rid of some frustration and reciprocate by asking: How much money have they run in so far???? Well, it was only a couple of years since they purchased their shares and they had been very unlucky. So we got the entire story about a variety of conditions that required expensive treatment, long periods of rest etc. So this far no income- only expenses! But greater things were about to happen! Heard it before? Well, it makes me wonder and ponder… I think the fact that we have a number of people, genuinely interested in our sport who are able and willing to hire professionals to prepare and handle their dogs is a wonderful thing. And some have enough common sense not 30 Dog News
to get involved in some other areas (like horse racing etc.) that would cost more and give them less pleasure and satisfaction- and no opportunity to know all these wonderful souls on two legs that surround us. By this I of course refer to all of you wonderful “Dog People”! I could of course mention dozens of incidents that proved the general public’s perception of us, but I will select one incident that happened when the wonderful “Dog Days” at Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island was still an important part of our calendar: In the elevator down to the restaurant from the wonderful bar The Cupola, (which by the way in addition to all the wonderful stuff you can buy in glasses, have the most divine lake view) a rather highfalutin sounding gentleman turned to us – and just by chance addressed: Dr. Robert Indeglia Saying. I understand you are part of the Dog People? What is your role in this game? Dr. Bob let him know he was a judge of several breeds. Oh, that must be very interesting came the response from Mr. Highfalutin, but may I ask what you do when you’re not judging dogs? Probably expecting an answer like street sweeper or dishwasher. The look on his face when Bob replied: I do heart surgery. I will never forget. Looking like he had just been slapped in the face-his only response was: Ohhhh. Lucky in a way that he decided to pick on Bob as the rest of us would not be able to come up with such an impressive answer. And talking about Mr. Indeglia: He is not only useful as an “image improver” and those present will never forget when a very famous handler had a severe heart attack during the Dog Days. Simply lucky to have a heart surgeon handy, which saved his life. So if you ever think of having a heart attack, make sure Dr. Bob is around! Thanks to Surgeon’s magic, we had the pleasure of having Mr. Rood join Mr. George Ward as visitors at our Venice, FL home to play golf a few times. If you ever wanted to illustrate the word “competitiveness “ you should watch these two compete against each other, be it on the golf course or at the pool table. And then in the evenings I was able to sit and listen to these guys discussing each other’s breeds, being impressed by how much interest and knowledge Rood had about terriers- and Ward about Dobermans and other working breeds. Plus a variety of stories not fit for publication… And just as I have experienced when being cross examined by Field Reps, many ex-handlers, so many of them have a wealth of knowledge about so many breeds- and I will forever argue that this is from this group the best judges will be recruited! But of course a number of people with less impressive CV’s will find this argument hard to accept.
The Group Winning Danish Import.... GCH. KAJSENBORG’S DIRTY HARRY
Sire: Saltisgardens Snille O Smak
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Dam: GCh. Kajsenborg’s Dirty Diana
Breeders: Helle Grenaae and Tenna Grennaae Owners: Berna Lee Akin and Jill Ferrera Handled Really Well By Gustavo Molinari Dog News 31
Group First & Best of Breed Judge Mrs. Judith V. Daniels
Group First Judge Mr. Frank Sabella
Group Second Judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson
Group First and Best of Breed Judge Mrs. Carole Beattie
Best of Breed Judge Mr. Kenneth Berg
Best of Breed Judge Mr. Robert Shreve
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Reserve Best In Show Judge Mrs. Judith V. Daniels
Thank you to all the Judges!
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BESTS WEEK Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club - Friday Whippet
GCh. Sporting Fields Shameless Judge Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna
Owners Barbara Call, Jane Cooney-Waterhouse, Dionne Butt, Amanda Giles Handler Amanda Giles Elgin Kennel Club Bulldog
GCh. Imperious Hamitup Southern Bell Judge Mrs. Judith A. Brown
Owners Ellen Charles, Imperious, Hamitup and Hetherbull Handler Kelly Franz Mid-Susquehanna Valley Kennel Club Saturday & Sunday Welsh Terrier
GCh. Teritails Loyal Knight Judge Ms. Dyane Baldwin Judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger Owned by Terry Lohmuller Handled by Greg Strong
Sugarbush Kennel Club I & II Western Reserve Kennel Club English Setter
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GCh. Kamterra’s Legato Judge Mr. Raymond Filburn, Jr. Judge Mr. James Frederiksen Owner Kathy Moats Handler Vicki Seiler Southern Indiana Kennel Club Black Cocker Spaniel
GCh. Ashdown’s Time To Thrill Judge Mrs. Judy Webb
Owners C Douglas, J Beaudoin, B Van Deman, G White Jones Handler Linda Pitts Griffin Georgia Kennel Club Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club of Georgia Lawrenceville Kennel Club Conyers Kennel Club of Georgia German Shepherd Dog
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Judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson Judge Mrs. Judith Daniels Judge Mrs. Pat Mowbray-Morgan Judge Dr. Alvin Krause
Owners Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handler Kent Boyles
Judge Mrs. Donna Francis Judge Mrs. Rhonda M. Davis Judge Miss Shellie Marshall
Owners Don and Pat Coller and Eileen Hackett Handler Eileen Hackett
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10 uestions Q ASKEDOF...
Peter Kubacz
When did you start showing and how did that first show go? I first started in Junior Showmanship
in 1994 when The Riverhead Kennel Club was still at the Nassau Coliseum. I was showing my father’s Irish Setter special, with which he later went on to win the Irish Setter National and place 2nd at the Garden. On this day I placed second in a large class in Novice Junior and was hooked.
How difficult was it to finish your championship? My first Irish Setter was sired by the dog I was
showing in Juniors. I started showing him as a puppy when I was 11. Anna Katherine awarded him his first points when he was over a year old. He went reserve winners dog at our National in 1996 and finished that Fall under Miss Dorothy MacDonald at a large specialty. He went on to be a multiple group winner all handled by me while I was still competing in Junior Show.
Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like? I have a fondness for Pointers, Flat-
coats, Irish Wolfhounds, Rottweilers, Airedales, and Wire Fox Terriers.
Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be? Susan Sprung. How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport?
Don’t get me going on this one, I could write an entire article about. It seems to me that the AKC seems too stuck in the old ways of yore. Their new policies for Judges approval is ridiculous. It may as well have never been changed. Most of the upper people running the company never go to a dog show and see how they run, aside from maybe The AKC/Euknauba National Championship and Westminster, which are not of the normal weekend to weekend shows. And their focus doesn’t seem to be how to make dog shows better for 38 Dog News
Born: NEW YORK, NY Resides : Jackson, NJ Martial Status: In a Pickle Sign: Pieces exhibitors, handlers and for most the dogs, but to see how many shows we can cram into the week. Lastly, their PR and public imagine is non existent. We all know how much the AKC does for dogs, however we shouldn’t be the target audience. How about a nice PSA during the broadcasting of Westminster or The National Dog Show to get the word out to the general public.
How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones? I attend over 150 shows
year. My Favorites are Bucks County weekend, Somerset/ Westchester weekend, and The Irish Setter National.
Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?” Desi Murphy. What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? I love raising a litter of puppies and see-
ing how they grow and mature into themselves. I’m always proud of them even if they don’t go on to be superstars. I have also been blessed to have made great friends in this sport. It’s great when we can all go out to dinner or have cookouts and cocktails at our trailers, put the dog shows behind us and just be people.
What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? I admire the people who are among
the first to let their dogs out in the morning and last in the evening. Good sportsmanship and the quality and care of the dogs as being a first priority, and having a clean setup at the end of the day are qualities that I admire and strive to emulate.
If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite. Jimmy Mitchell, The Late Great Chuck Winslow, Matt & Gene, Marie Beth O’Neill, The Sprungs, and Pam Beale.
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Dance Troupe
The Four Summer Night Shows in Split, Croatia
Ante on the Mic
By Andrew Brace
Photos by Boris Glukharev - Hot Dawg Magazine
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o some people, the prospect of showing dogs late at night, and on four (and this year for many breeds five) consecutive nights would be unthinkable but when the summer temperature is as high as it usually is in Croatia in July, the option of night shows is relished by exhibitors. The shows have now become one of the most popular events on the European circuit, two International and two National shows being held where judging starts at 8 p.m. in the cool of the evening, and the shows usually finish around 2 a.m. On the Wednesday there was the traditional Dalmatian Specialty and the famous Interra Roving Terrier Specialty which was being held for the first time in Split. The shows were sponsored by Eukanuba, Dog World and Best In Show magazine this year. Split is a picturesque city on the Croatian coast that has grown up around the ancient Diocletian Palace which remains its focal point. It is now a popular holiday destination and many magnificent boats can be seen in its harbour as it becomes more and
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more the playground of the rich and famous. Croatia is a perfect holiday destination in July as the weather is beautiful and the Croatian people are known for their friendliness and relaxed attitude. Many beautiful unspoilt islands are easily accessible by boat. The summer night shows were originally the idea of professional handler Ante Lucin who is heavily involved with the local Sporting Dogs Club and it is this club that runs the shows, under the auspices of the Croatian Kennel Club. The shows have proved popular with many European handlers who regularly attend with teams of dogs, happy to be able to combine a summer holiday with four dog shows. During the day the lavish beaches are taken advantage of, or
sightseeing trips embarked upon, then in the cool of the evening the dogs can be shown. The local club ensures that ample dog-friendly accommodation is available. Ante always puts together a very cosmopolitan judging panel; this year the judges should have been Monique van Brempt from Belgium, Dinky Santos from the Philippines, Francesco Cochetti from Italy, Philip John from India, Yolanda Nagler Magal from Israel, Nemanja Jovanovic from Serbia, Luis GorjaoHenriques from Portugal, Hassi Assenmacher-Feyel from Germany, Jean-Jacques Dupas from France, Alberto Velasco from Spain, Andras Korosz from Hungary whilst Bojan Matakovic and Sinisa Cujan represent the Croatian judges. This year the honour of awarding Supreme BIS from all the previous nights’ BIS winners would have been given Monique van Brempt who would doubtless have been delighted that the judge of Supreme BIS is always escorted into the ring by a band of suitably clad “gladiators”! However Ante had the headache of some last minute cancellations (sadly Monique and Alberto were unable to attend) and unusually high entries so Jo Schepers from The Netherlands and Marit Sunde from Norway were brought in to help out. With Monique being unable to keep her assignment, Ante had just weeks to find someone with a high profile to take her place and it just so happened that when I had his panic phone call I was judging in Turin, Italy, and had discovered quite by chance when talking to his wife that Paolo Dondina had no shows in July. Ante asked me if I could approach Paolo who has, as everyone knows, judged BIS at all
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he junior handling classes are the major dog shows in the world. Now always packed with hundreds of he was happy to accept and add Split keen youngsters competing under to his list. some of the top handlers who are alThe tag-line for Split has always ways asked to judge these competitions. been “Shows with that little extra” and For the last four years I have made Split it always lives up to that claim. Exhibimy annual holiday, having fallen in love with tors’ every need is catered for (Ante bethe delightful boutique Villa Dvor Hotel in ing a professional handler means that he Omis, and I take care of judges’ hospitalknows what are priorities), the floodlit ity, ensuring that everyone is on the coach showground has excellent catering and a when needed and generally trying to keep bar that creates a special cocktail each everyone happy. When we first used Villa year dedicated to the Summer Night Dvor it was only accessible via 176 steps Shows. Goran the masseur is also availwhich was not for the faint-hearted but both able throughout the show nights and gets Frank Sabella and Carla Molinari managed booked up very early! them one year! Thankfully after two years Dalmatians are given special treatof expensive construction the hotel now has ment at Split, Croatia being what was an elevator. formerly known as Dalmatia and this be On the Wednesday the Interra Tering the national breed. Many Dalmatian rier Specialty and the Dalexhibitors are seen hanmatian Specialty had taken dling in national dress and place thus providing the first the opening ceremony altwo participants in Supreme ways features traditional Best in Show. Having this Sudancing and music. preme Award can be a mixed Ante is always deblessing as exhibitors who termined to maximise the have won a BIS are faced feelgood factor of the with the choice of continuSummer Night Shows and ing to show (and potentially in the big ring prior to robbing the final line up of groups manages to get a place if they win a repeat exhibitors and alike dancBIS) or withdrawing from the ing, throwing themselves rest of the shows and losing into the mood and dancing the chance of potentially with the dance troupe that winning their title. As it was, always provide a warm-up Bearded Collie Warren Bradley decided to act. Last year the appearcontinue showing Victor Malance by one of Croatia’s zoni’s Wire, Ch King Athur van Foliny Home, most popular pop singers, Jelena Rozga, (who had won the Interra BIS) and on Thursresulted in the big ring being swamped day he repeated the win at the first of the by young fans. Thankfully she had National shows under Hungarian Andras Koagreed to return this year.
rozs, himself a Wire Fox Terrier man. Second in Andras’ BIS line-up was the Maltese, Ch Cinecitta Ian Somerhalder, from Italy (a son of this year’s Crufts Toy Group winner) and Third the Finnish-based American Cocker Spaniel, Ch Very Vigie Freezing In Finland. On Thursday evening Split suffered terrible storms and as we made our way on the coach from Hotel Villa Dvor in Omis I was in constant contact with Ante Lucin, getting a progress report on the state of the ground. Evidently tents had been ripped up and the ground was basically waterlogged, so much so that it was debatable at one point whether or not the show could go ahead. I had instructions from Ante to take the judges to a café close to the showground, give them coffee or whatever they wanted, and in the meantime I was asked to enquire as to the show sizes of everyone on the coach. Croatian KC President Damir Skok nobly visited a local supermarket where he staggered the sales assistant by asking for twenty-odd pairs of wellington boots and these proved invaluable when we did eventually get the go-ahead to proceed to the showground. Although a lot later than planned, and damper than anticiContinued on page 56
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it is difficult to find a free spot to sit at the shores of Villasimius, (of the Costa Smeralda) and of Alghero. If a person does not appreciate the hubbub some other marvelous and lesser known places offer the privacy if one is looking for it. The marvelous and not so famous Berchida beach, or the beaches of Ogliastra and Oristano, beside some others at ensconced parts of the island offer the same luxury of the others, without the usual over population. It is known that the island’s fame is attached to beaches, but if it’s possible spend some extra time visiting the fascinating tiny coves that abound everywhere. The history of Sardinia goes back to the Prehistoric Ages some 100,000 years ago and there is a vivid sense that we are walking on a centuries old history book. There are hundreds of antique excavation sites deserving attention, Nuraghes** being the most remarkable of them. In many ways different from other Italian regions due to the prolonged former geographical isolation, the island has its peculiar indigenous fauna such as the mouflon sheep or the white donkey (from island of Asinara, north-west coast of Sardinia). The original locals have a linguistic particularity; they speak “Sardinian,” which is not an Italian dialect but a distinct branch of the Romance language, a mix of Spanish, Catalan, and also the antique Phoenician, Etruscan, and the local Nuragic language, it is even closer to the classic Latin than the Italian itself. Sardinia has a great number of restaurants, the food is based mostly on home grown products, and the variety goes especially from fish to meat, pasta dishes, desserts, and of course the always great Italian wine. I resumed the Sardinian land in the shortest possible way, but assure you that the visitor will realize that in many ways this place is special, unique, and will be gifted with a different view and magical landscapes minute after minute. This little piece of land has produced great dog breeds; the Pastore Fonnese, the Dogo Sardo, and the Sardinian Greyhound. I already focused the Dogo Sardo, and today will introduce the very Rare Pastore Fonnese. When facing the Fonnese Shepherd the newcomer is warned to avoid sudden movement and unexpected approach because this dog is very alert, and distrustful of strangers. The dog may not be openly aggressive but its behavior is intimidating while it observes the “intruder” who has to conquer their confi44 Dog News
dence and respect before approaching any Fonnese. They instinctively perceive and differentiate the friendly from the unfriendly approach. The existence of these shepherd dogs on the Sardinian Highlands has been known for centuries. This resistant, eager to work, attentive and watchful breed is highly valued by the shepherds who work with them. Historians say that the Pastore Fonnese probably descends from the famous mastiff type war dogs of the Roman consul Mark Pomponio Matone (the consul’s Roman molossers resulted from the mix of Sylvan, Assyrian, Persian and Greek Molosser breeds) that were mated to the island’s native wool coated sheepdogs. Before working only as herding and guardians the antique Fonneses were used also as war dogs and personal protectors, but at the same time a large number worked as livestock guardians and herders, a job they enjoyed and at which they were superb. Also called Pastore Fonnesu” or “Cani Sardu Antigu” the Pastore Fonnese was for a long time a loyal companion of the Sardinian criminals that were hiding in the woods, and also worked with the local warriors and were ferocious defenders against the conquerors who attempted to invade the island. These dogs were used in 1912 by the Italian Army following and fighting at the soldiers’ side during the Italian campaign in Libya. Many years later the use for war was forgotten, and the population of Fonnese war dogs merged with the sheepdogs of Sardinia. The present shape of the Fonnese dog breed was in some way selected by the Sardinian shepherds, and it is virtually the same for centuries. This uniformity resulted besides the geographic isolation out of the well known unwillingness of breeders (as of the of the other Sardinian native dog breeds) in selling their puppies to anyone out of the island. The Pastore Fonnese is a resistant and strong shepherd. The body is wellboned and powerful. This is a lighter mastiff type dog, valued for its agility and
stamina. The head is somewhat rounded, with a strong muzzle and well-developed jaws. The overall image of the breed is in certain ways similar to the Russian Ovcharka and to the Bearded Collie. The Fonnese is an intelligent breed devoted to its master, normally suspicious of strangers, and does not accept other dogs well. Independent, and overly protective, this Sheepdog is rarely seen out of its natural environment. This dog has a rough coat, the colors can be grey, black, brindle, brown or white. Height at the withers is about 55 to 60 cms. for males, the females are a couple of centimeters shorter. Typical characteristic of the breed is the fiery expression of the eyes, whose position is frontal, giving the dog a unique “monkey-like” appearance. The dog’s origin traces back to very ancient times, yet the Pastore Fonnese has been officially recognized only in 2013 by ENCI, the Italian Kennel club. The breed, which is endemic to the island, was founded (an association) with approximately 170 specimens gathered from rural Sardinia. The regional government of Sardinia had sponsored a research livestock project that studied the genetics of the dog. (Wikipedia) Note – The complete standard is about to be published by the Italian Kennel Club ENCI *The Costa Smeralda was used as the location for James Bond driving his Lotus Esprit out of the sea in ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ in 1977. ** The archaeological site “Su Nuraxi” (Sardinian term for “The Nuraghe”) lies at the foot of the Parco Della Giara, near Barumini. Nuraghes are the main type of megalithic edifice found in Sardinia, and the use of these beehive-like buildings still remain unknown. Most archaeologists assume they were used as religious temples, meeting halls, or military strongholds. From http://www. charmingsardinia.com/sardinia/ su-nuraxi.html
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obby breeders in upstate New York dodged a bullet last week when the Ulster County Legislature decided to not proceed with a vote on an ordinance that would’ve regulated breeders and imposed kennel requirements that were not in the best interest of dogs. Furthermore, as the American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department reports, “Thanks to your phone calls, e-mails, and communications, the legislature has decided to not vote on this ordinance and agreed to meet with local clubs and hobbyists to discuss their concerns.” That’s certainly cause for celebration for hobby breeders and quite a change in philosophy for the legislature. Wouldn’t it be nice if lawmakers everywhere would recognize the AKC and its constituents as authorities in matters concerning the responsible breeding and owning of dogs? Just 48 hours earlier, it didn’t seem as if the legislature was hearing from those constituents, but what a difference a day makes. The AKC’s GR Dept. issued a legislative alert last Monday, August 17 about the Ulster County vote that was to take place the following day – hardly enough time to rally fanciers and concerned owners and breeders in the midst of the dog days of August and enjoying the last of the summer. But, alas, apparently the legislature did indeed get an earful from those concerned with the proposal, in the form of letters, phone calls and emails, and decided to not move forward with a vote and to seek the advice of those with hands-on knowledge and experience. (Such a novel idea!) Current New York state law allows localities to regulate “pet dealers,” which the state defines as those who sell more than 9 dogs in a year. However, breeders who raise 25 of fewer dogs on their property are exempt from this law. The Ulster County proposal would remove this exemption and impose new regulations that would further affect hobby breeders. Some of the regulations indicate ignorance on the part of the legislature when it comes to the capabilities and preferences of individual breeds of dogs, as they crafted all encompassing measures that wouldn’t be beneficial to all dogs. For instance, the proposal required that temperatures be in the range of 50 and 85 degrees for dogs, something that has been cropping up in legislation lately with alarming regularity. There are breeds 48 Dog News
Dodging Bullets And Catching Criminals
f O f e th e lsa h By Shaun Coen
of dogs – the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute to name a couple – that thrive and prefer temperatures below that range and there are instances when young puppies should be kept at temperatures above that range. The ordinance also called for anyone fitting the definition of a breeder to allow access to an outside exercise area at all times. While there may very well be good intentions behind this provision it seems to lack common sense, as there are weather conditions in which dogs shouldn’t have unfettered access to an outside area. It’s extremely important that all dog owners exact good judgment when it comes to care and conditions but so must legislatures when drafting measures that will have such farreaching consequences. The proposal would, in effect, change the definition of hobby breeders by holding them to the same requirements as commercial breeders, including opening up their private homes for inspections. Homebased breeders who may only breed one or two litters a year would be subjected to significant expenses, as would the county if it were to seriously attempt to enforce the law. It would take an awful lot of time and manpower to see to it that all were in compliance with this proposal. Perhaps as a way to circumvent these additional costs, the proposal would allow for home inspections to be carried out by local animal welfare organizations rather than law enforcement officials. It would be totally inappropriate for private groups and non-law enforce-
ment individuals to enforce county laws and conduct such inspections, not to mention raise the possibility of animal rights’ extremists planting themselves in such organizations in order to carry out such inspections. That’s a hornet’s nest that’s best left undisturbed and all breeders and club members in Ulster County should be thankful that this vote was postponed. Now they’ll have a chance to respectfully and intelligently point out all the inadequacies and overly burdensome features contained in this proposal and help craft better legislation that is truly in the best interest of all dogs and those who responsibly breed and raise them in their homes.
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ybersecurity has been a hot button issue of late, as data breaches at big corporations and government institutions have resulted in millions of people’s personal information from bank accounts to social security numbers being compromised. It’s a high-tech problem in this ever-evolving high tech world, but help is on the way, once again courtesy of man’s longtime best friend. The olfactory abilities of the canine never cease to amaze. From detecting cannabis to cancer and seemingly everything else in between, there seems to be no limit to what scent a dog can track. Now the canine is being employed as an “electronic detection dog” and is helping to combat crime in myriad ways, including helping to detect child pornographers. When the home of Jared Fogle, spokesperson for the Subway sandwich shop, was raided on suspicion of trafficking child pornography, a Labrador Retriever named Bear was brought in to sniff out hard drives and SD cards. Fogle has since pleaded guilty to charges of child pornography and crossing state lines to pay for sex with minors. It’s not the first time a dog has been brought in to search for electronic devices to help solve such crimes. Last year in Rhode Island a dog named Thoreau found a thumb drive with child pornography hidden in a tin box under four layers of cover. Bear’s handler, Todd Jordan, said that the dog can clear a room in five minutes, and that he has been trained to sniff out hard drives, jump drives, cell phones, even micro SD cards that are the size of a fingernail. “It’s just like any other K-9 training, like with the narcotics or explosives or anything,” Jordan told WDTN in Tennessee. “You get the dog used to the odor and reward them as they indicate on it.” Hopefully Bear and other dogs will continue to help protect the most innocent of victims from such heinous crimes. Expect a flood of “electronic detection dogs” to surface to help in these areas and others for sure.
Corky
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UNPRECEDENTED — GOOD OR BAD, DEAF DOGS IN AGILITY By Matthew H. Stander
Photos of Santa Barbara KC by Leslie Simis
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must tell you this story, as I understand it. The new website created by AKC has come in for a lot of criticism in certain quarters and some praise as well. It would seem to me that for some people it has worked reasonably well and for others it has not-you realize of course different people have different needs and goals but nowhere that I can find have I seen more unhappiness with the final result of the web site than within the Delegate Body itself. For the past several months there have been long and serious complaints from Delegates particularly on their e-line, which complaints have been sent to me by any number of Delegates and to which I have referred from time to time. A month or two or so ago two Delegates decided, based upon the lack of response I would suppose from either Staff or the Board, to take matters into their own hands and go straight to the new head of IT and try to get things done themselves. The funny thing is that Mr. Basone agreed to work with them and based upon their latest correspondence they now have their own direct
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“Rogan” & Sara
GCh. Black Bart’s Billy The Kid, BN, CGC, WAC Sire: Ch. Ravenwoods Azure Sky RA • Dam: Baystar’s All In The Family
Multiple Best In Specialty Shows. Thank you Judges Ms. Betty Leininger & Mr. Douglas Dean Jensen Owned by Dana Pasquale • Bred by Sandra Boyas • Handled by Sara Lopez
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he International stretch for AKC agility exhibitors has begun. The number of exhibitors traveling to Europe has at least quadrupled. Several former world team members traveled to England in March to compete in one of their premier events that Americans have long been invited to but have not previously attended. I fully expect many more competitors will travel to this trial as the Pet Passports have made travel into England so much easier. Crufts was the pioneer in this area for agility when they first accepted the invitation to compete
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in 2005 in the International competition that now has many countries represented. Only one USA exhibitor represents the AKC at Crufts but for the first time, another competitor attended Crufts and entered a separate competition. I expect this will grow. The next event the AKC sent representation for was the now very popular European Open Junior Competition. This was held July 10-12 in the Czech Republic. It was outdoors on a soccer field with three rings of competition with one judge from Hungary, two from Czech Republic and one from Australia. The team consisted of seven handlers and eight dogs; a beagle, Keeshond, Australian Shepherd, Poodle, Sheltie and two Border Collies. The coach, Susan Cochran, and Assistant Coach, Karen O’Neil, dedicated themselves to these young people and donated so much time and effort to insuring the next generation of world team competitors. What an outstanding opportunity for young people in the sport and such support from their family and clubs to send them to the competition. All juniors must have a family member traveling with the junior. The next event was the European Open held in Germany, outside on white sand surface. Unfortunately the weather was unusually hot reaching 98 degrees, which was exaggerated by the white sand. The
dogs did not seem to care but the handlers had to learn to compete with a slow surface for themselves but fast for the dogs. There were nearly 30 countries, the majority of which, like the USA, entered teams in all three categories of Small, Medium and Large. The USA named the 12-team members that were selected at the World Team Tryouts but another 20 exhibitors traveled to Germany to compete. The huge task of working with these many competitors fell to coach, Ann Braue (volunteer), and her assistant coach, Mike Teh. The large team made it to the finals and several individual competitors also represented the USA in the finals. Alas no one made it to the podium. Many of the consistent winners from past events also did not make the podium, which I believe was caused by the extreme heat for some. This is followed up by the upcoming World Agility Championships which will be held in Bologna, Italy. On October 7, team leaders meetings and judges briefing will be held, October 8 the marching in of countries ceremony and the first competition of Large jumping and then full days the 9 and 10 and 11 of all team and individual runs. The competition is now so large it takes 5 days to host it. This year they are celebrating 20 years of the
Championship, I am honored to say I was there for the first on thru the 13th. The judges will be from Switzerland and Italy. The World Team tryouts produced two team members for each small, medium and large and the rest of the team was selected based on their competition at the AKC Agility Championship and Tryouts. This fleshed out the 12 dogs and handlers with 4 for each height division, which in FCi is 14”, 18” and 26”. The statement of this FCI event was very indicative of agility whether Europe or the USA: “Agility is about the relationship between dog and handler, matured over months of practice based on affection and reciprocal respect”. In the case of world team members from the USA it probably would have said “years” instead of months of practice. Coach Nancy Gyes and her assistant coach, Karen Holick, have already held their first team practice in San Jose, California and will soon have another practice. The Europeans compete with each other regularly and all know each other in each country but the USA has a very different task due to our size to make sure East Coast, Midwest and West Coast get to know each other and bond and become a team. The next practice will be in Connecticut. Both facilities donate their buildings and equipment and many volunteers to make these practices happen. They
also bring the food and provide transportation for the team and coaches. World team members may be the top 10% of the agility community but it takes the entire community for them to succeed.
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n the USA the excitement now is who made it to the top five in their breed to be invited to the AKC Agility Invitational in December in Orlando. In some rare breeds it is definitely easier to be invited and not many speed points and double Q’s required but if you own a Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog or Golden Retriever, it takes a full year of competition with a very steady dog to reach the top. Last years Agility person of the year, Toni Osojnicki, and her Border Collie, Cruezer, have been invited. This took every weekend of competing to reach this goal. But such a nice reward for a person that does so much volunteering for the AKC agility program, much of which is with the International events. Social media right now is alive with everyone sending a copy of the top ten in their breed if they made the list. The ability to put information out to the constituents in agility has been so modernized and provided such a service to them. The huge changes on the AKC website have me wondering why all the changes since it seems so much less information has been posted and not as timely. I vote for the old system. The loss of Robert Young to the AKC website after ten years of his service is huge in my opinion, as he helped agility so much for those years of providing his services. I hope they can find someone as dedicated and talented as he to the events and postings and photographs. It was great to see that Westminster Kennel Club will be also adding Obedience to their extravaganza. The addition of agility was and is so successful I hope the same will be true for Obedience. Dog News 55
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pated, everyone entered into the Split mood and made the best of the conditions, judges and exhibitors alike being in amazingly good humour. The official opening was postponed until the next day when we were treated to the customary traditional folk dancing and judges received their unique gifts, in this instance individually crafted statues of their favourite breed, produced by the talented Spanish groomer and artist, Cesar Alonso Martinez. These were really appreciated by the judges and coveted by exhibitors who watched the presentation. The Sporting Dogs Club of Split is fortunate in that it has a team of young enthusiasts who help with stewarding and writing in the rings (though on Thursday because of the weather and
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the lateness of judging the Croatian KC kindly allowed critiques to be dispensed with, which was much appreciated by the judges I know). Thankfully the weather took a turn for the better on Friday and Split returned to its normal ambience. Judges during the day were free to relax, sunbathe or swim, and on Friday evening we were treated to the postponed opening ceremony before judging got underway in earnest. Francesco Cochetti from Italy was the BIS judge on Friday at the first of the International shows and his choice was the Maltese, Second going to the Bearded Collie, Ch Ops I Did It Again del Cuore Impavido, who was BIS at the recent World Show in Milan, whilst King the Wire stood Third. On Saturday, at the second National show, it was the turn of Dinky Santos from The Philippines to select Best and he pointed to the Bearded Collie, the Maltese taking Second and the American Cocker Third. Earlier in the day judges had been treated to a tour of the old town of Split and the fascinating Diocletian’s Palace. This is always a popular with the judges as the palace remains a hive of activity with its cafes, bars and boutiques. On Sunday the second International show took place when BIS was judged by Hassi Assenmacher-Feyel from Germany. Hassi gave the Maltese his second Best at the International shows, Second was the Bearded Collie and Third the Belgian-based Weimaraner, Ch Doc ‘n’ Camelot’s Heaven Can Wait, who has won 2 CCs in the UK.
The run-up to Supreme BIS is always exciting in Split. Each night a dance troupe had performed various routines, spectators being encouraged by Ante Lucin to come into the big ring and join in the fun. On Sunday night the ring was packed and after everyone had loosened up there was great applause when Ante introduced Jelena Rogza, to the crowd. She is a hugely popular singer in Croatia and a committed dog lover. She sang her latest hit as fans followed her around the ring, everyone keen to get as many photos as possible of the star, and she showed incredible patience when asked to pose for countless “selfies” afterwards. Everyone seems to be in good humour at Split – we even saw Damir Skok, President of the Croatian KC, and Dinky Santos, President of the FCI Acia Pacific Section dancing together, something we would never have thought possible at one point! After all the excitement of Jelena’s appearance it was time for the Supreme award and as is the custom, “Emperor Diocletian” entered the big ring with his guard of honour and made the opening speech. Two gigantic Croatians in ancient livery escorted Paolo Dondina into the ring, making him look tiny by comparison. Having judged the contenders, the Wire, the Dalmatian, the Maltese and the Bearded Collie all left the ring as Ante built up the tension before announcing that the Supreme winner was the young Maltese from Italy, handled by Stefano Paolantoni for owner/breeder Franco Prosperi. Despite finishing in the small hours, judges were up bright eyed and bushy tailed n Monday for a boat trip to the island of Brac where we moored at Pucisca and enjoyed freshly barbecued fish and various other delights for lunch. Afterwards we had dinner at the Villa Dvor and then set off for Diocletian’s Palace where we were treated to an open-air performance of the opera Aida which was quite spectacular. On Tuesday judges began to make their way home, each and every one of them having enjoyed the Split experience enormously … it is little wonder that everyone wants to judge in Split! In a filmed interview following Supreme BIS, Paolo Dondina waxed lyrical about his time in Croatia and must have delighted and surprised the organisers when he said that the show was “on the same level as Westminster”. That may be stretching the imagination a little as the two shows are as alike as chalk and cheese but surely Split is a unique show with an atmosphere all of its own and every year more and more exhibitors make the trip, always vowing to return.
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Texas Joins the Houston World Series of Dog Shows By Kathy Hosler
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he Houston World Series of Dog Shows is the longest continuous Cluster Show in the country,” says Cluster Coordinator, Tom Pincus. “This is our thirty-eighth year. The show is held in the NRG Expo Center in the fabulous Houston sports complex, in Houston, Texas. “The show brings in 25,000 to 30,000 spectators each year,” continues Mr. Pincus. “The way we do that is to continually add attractions that the public likes. This year one of our new additions was Groom Texas – which featured the exciting Creative Grooming Competition.” Groom Texas, an event geared toward the professional groomer, offered a wealth of education and entertainment for anyone who is involved in the pet care industry. There were seminars presented on many subjects. Three of the courses – The Creative Groomers Association Certification, The Brusher
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Best in Show Winner, Carol Fellbaum.
Bather Program, and The AKC Salon Certification program, presented certificates to attendees who successfully completed the class requirements. There were also breed grooming competitions as well as the spectacular Creative Styling Competition. It was truly a ‘show within a show’. This was the first time anything like this has been held in conjunction with an AKC show. You might wonder how the dog show world and the professional grooming industry teamed up for this ground-breaking event…. “We started to work with the American Kennel Club to do education for a certification program,” shares Todd Shelly, president of Barkleigh Productions, Inc. “Then, Eukanuba contacted us and expressed interest in having a Creative competition at their AKC show. We did, and it went over great.” That was a starting point for professional groomers and the dog show world to join forces.
“When we were asked to do the Houston show,” Mr. Shelly continues, “I knew what we would need to do to make it successful. Groom Texas would feature educational seminars, breed standard grooming competitions, and creative styling competitions.” We had just under two hundred groomers who participated by competing and taking educational classes,” reports Rebecca Shipman, show planner of Barkleigh Productions. “But, there were several hundred more that came to shop and to watch. That’s fantastic for a first time show!” Carol Fellbaum, owner of A Dog’s Life, was one of the attendees. Her shop is located in Spring, Texas, which is a suburb of Houston. “I’ve been grooming since 1987,” shares Carol. “But, I’ve only been competing for about three years. It was great to be at this event! I have a background in showing. My parents bred and raised Pugs and I grew up working for professional handlers.” There were three divisions in each grooming competition – the novice, intermediate, and the open. Carol competed in the open division of the All Other Purebreeds Tournament, with a Bichon that is owned by one of her clients. Much to Carol’s delight, she won the class. Then, later in the day, all of the class winners returned to compete for Best In Show. Once again, Carol was victorious. Carol Fellbaum was crowned Best In Show at the first ever Groom Texas! “It was so great – really, really exciting,” exclaimed a thrilled Carol. “It means so much to me to be the first one to win Best In Show at Groom Texas. Here I was, in my hometown – with my family and my grooming, handler, and show friends all around me. It was incredible to have people from both professions cheering for me!” Another new feature at Groom Texas was the Creative Styling Competition. This unique competition combines many facets of grooming skills into one exciting event. First and foremost, the entrants must demonstrate quality grooming techniques. The stylists choose a theme for their entry, and then sculpt the hair into the chosen design or pattern. They may apply color, or multiple colors, to complete their entry.
Creative Competition People’s Choice winner, Nancy Laurent. All products, decorative objects, and coat coloring must be safe for the dog and the stylist. The competitors are judged on the precision and sharpness of their clipper lines, and the quality of their scissor finish, the overall color application, depth of color, separation of color and blending, the originality of the design, and the difficulty degree of completing the design. “The Creative Competition attracted a lot of attention,” said show coordinator Tom Pincus. “When the creative dogs walked from the bathing area to the competition ring, the crowd gathered around them like paparazzi to a rock star!” Lori Craig, a groomer from Moore, Oklahoma, was the winner of the Groom Texas Creative Styling Competition. Her entry was titled The Butterfly Garden. Her Standard Poodle was covered with ten breathtakingly lifelike butterflies that Lori had sculpted into his coat, and complimented by a spectacular dragonfly on his tail. “Groom Texas was a really great experience,” shares a thrilled Lori Craig. “There was a huge crowd all during the Creative Competition. The people were able to watch the competition from start to finish. They could come up and meet the dogs and see how much they enjoy all the attention the get. And, they could ask the
stylists questions as they worked on their creations. “Combining Groom Texas with the Houston World Series of Dogs show, allowed the public to see a side of professional grooming that they had never seen before,” said Ms. Craig. “The show world was really into it, too – We had about 98% positive comments. That was the highlight of the show for us creative groomers – knowing that the people really enjoyed it!” Judi Cantu-Thacker, a Houston area mobile groomer, was one of the Groom Texas speakers. “I grew up in the industry,” shares Ms. Cantu-Thacker. “My mom was a groomer, and my parents manufactured Lange dryers and Evolution grooming apparel. I’ve been grooming for twenty-four years now.” “Combining the grooming shows and the AKC conformation shows has been a long time coming.” says Judi. “Having it all under one roof brings it full circle – where the dogs come from, how they are taken care of, what we are trying to achieve with our grooming – it ties it all together.” “As groomers, we have about two hours to get a dog prepped, bathed, finished, and sent out the door,” Judi continues. “When dogs are prepared for the show ring, the grooming can take several days. In the grooming shop, we take those hair styles and we do them as fast as we can, as efficiently as we can, and as well as we can, in a limited amount of time.” “I always encourage my clients to go to dog shows,” shares Judi. “They can see the dogs and then we talk about their dog and if it can realistically look like a show dog. And, if it can, I find out if the owner is willing and able to take care of the hair.” Adding Groom Texas to the World Series of Dog Shows has opened new doors for the show world, the grooming industry, and the dog owning public. Dog News 61
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relationship with that department and are sending Delegate recommendations directly into IT. They formed some kind of committee and off they went! And from what they are saying it seems to be working! Unprecedented action on the part of the Delegates and management for sure! I cannot remember this kind of thing ever having been done before although Jim Crowley, who is the expert in Delegate relations and to whom I turn whenever I have a problem, seems to think these Delegates were within their bounds. I could not disagree more with him from both a legal and management aspect. Indeed I have a legal opinion from a person who is totally familiar with AKC operations who says “this is wrong for Delegates to get ‘down in the weeds’ and is an abdication of management of its authority and responsibility.” It is out of bounds and crosses a line that blurs the concept of responsibility and ultimately results in a situation that no one is accountable when things do not get done or fail. But then this person goes on to add (and this is what really woke me up-since legal opinions I am sad to say can be worth a dime a minute and just because they agreed with my opinion was secondary) this is as much a “political and management problem as a legal one and those two areas may be of greater concern in the grand scheme of things!” And in the long run how right this person is. (By the way I was asked not to use the name of the writer in this article).
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s there a clearly delineated area from which Delegates and their Committees can and do work? If an individual Delegate is so unhappy with the results of any project can he or she act independently and do they have the right, which is not granted to the Board, to ask Staff to join in their projects? I think not as pure anarchy would result if that were the case but in these very crazy days within our overall society perhaps that’s the way to get things done. We all know the Board blames Staff when things go kaput and vice versa. I am of the impression this topic may come up somewhere during the meetings in September of the Board and the Delegates. It will be interesting to learn if anything publicly will be announced in the matter or whether or not it is even discussed. I believe that for sure it is something to be
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discussed but what I believe and what goes on at these meetings are rarely in sync with my thoughts so I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.
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he prospect of deaf dogs participating in Agility and other events was raised again based I suppose on a survey taken by the Agility Advisory Committee (I never knew one even existed just as I never really heard of the Sports Division of the Events Department) wherein 952 participants in the poll recommended with a 92% majority to allow this to occur. So impressed by this survey was the Board that Steve Gladstone made a motion to bring this motion forward but it failed on a 7 to 5 vote and will be considered at the September meeting after Staff contacts The Kennel Club in the UK regarding its experience with deaf dogs competing in Agility as well with veterinarians presumably within the US and not the UK. I have mixed emotions on this one but I suppose if the Agility people want it so badly it should be allowed. By the way were you aware that there are currently
33 national breed clubs that are not member clubs? That’s a large number to my mind and that as a result Board has instructed Staff (for a change) to prepare a list of all additional policies that have been used to determine whether or not a club would be considered for membership to determine if they should be retained, modified or eliminated. I would think that if a club cannot become or refuses to adopt its Constitution to the requirements of AKC after a period of time, say 10 years, that its very existence within AKC should be reevaluated. What is the Board saying, we’ll change our requirements to get them in-should not it be the other way round-the clubs should revisit its requirements to meet AKC’s r’s and r’s? Sounds to me as if the Board is you know what backwards on this one for sure.
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he American Kennel Club has announced the seven Group honorees for the 2015 Breeder of the Year Award. Representing the Sporting Group is JANET BUNCE of Wochica Golden Retrievers, highlights of her 50 plus year breeding program include over 70 Champions. Representing the Hound Group is JAY HAFFORD & JAMES BLANCHARD, breeders of Afghan Hounds under the registered name of Thaon. Highlights include a record seven-time breed wins at the national specialty and over 100 specialty wins. Representing the Working Group is SYLVIA HAMMARSTROM of Skansen Giant Schnauzers. Highlights include over 50 years of breeding and exhibiting that have produced over 1200 champions and 500 best in show wins. Representing the Terrier Group is second-generation Cairn Terrier breeder LYNDIA COLEMAN HUTCHINSON of Wolfpit fame. Highlights include attending her first dog show in 1949, and a kennel that has produced over 250 champions. Representing the Toy Group is ARLENE CZECH of Coquina Papillons. Highlights include 44 bench champions and 44 performance titled dogs. Representing the Non-Sporting Group is KATHIE VOGEL of Vogelflight Bichon Frises. Highlights include involvement in the breed before it was recognized by the AKC, the first pointed Bichon Frise and winner of the first three national specialties. Rounding out the seven group honorees is JOHN BUDDIE of Tartanside Collies. Highlights include over 150 champions, including 12 Register of Merit dogs. Tartanside sires and dams have produced 350 champions. DOG NEWS congratulates all of these worthy honorees and for the recognition given to them. The seven group honorees will be present at the AKC/Eukanuba Dog Show in December where the 2015 Breeder of The Year will be announced. Best wishes to JILL & TERRY FERRERA, who are celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary this week. PAMELA CROSSSTERN, who at one time was one of England’s most popular judges, has passed away. Two breeds that she was closely associated with were Miniature Schnauzers and Papillons. PAMELA lived in Los Angeles for a while and returned to the UK where she built her welldeserved reputation. Following an unpleasant episode with the Kennel Club, she retired from judging, which left a void in the sport.
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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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Join Us, Thursday, October 1, 2015 SPORTING American Water Spaniel Boykin Spaniel Brittany Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel Curly-Coated Retriever English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Springer Spaniel Field Spaniel Flat-Coated Retriever German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retriever Gordon Setter Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Irish Water Spaniel Labrador Retriever Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Pointer Spinone Italiano Sussex Spaniel Vizsla Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Wirehaired Vizsla
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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
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Letters to the Editor Correction Last week’s Editorial contained a number of errors in the section under the heading CHF And Tufts. It has been corrected on the Dog News web site www.dognews.com and appears correctly below. Chf And Tufts AKC’s CHF recently awarded a grant of $250,000 to study the causes of Bloat to two professors at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts. What a great thing to have done! Hopefully this will result in study to help stamp out this most dreadful of dog happenings. As these pages recall a similar study was undertaken by Morris Animal Foundation based in part by a large gift from the late Gloria and Nat Reese. These grants are valuable and important ways to study all canine health problems and should be recognized and given considerable publicity by both the grantors and the grantees. In the case of Tufts and the U of P Veterinary schools the thanks are usually in the form of blasting the hell out of purebred dogs and their breeders. Certainly the depth of the pureness in heart of the grantors is mired in a series of articles from these schools and their tenured professors condemning the purebred breeders. How about a little change in heart from these Veterinary Schools--a little humble thank you --a little quid pro quo whilst AKC, CHF and other involved in our great and wonderful sport of the purebred dog attempt to fight long standing health problems through generous grants as cited above.
TRUTH TO BE TOLD?! Just recently an article appeared in Dog News by someone representing the Little Fort Kennel Club of Waukegan, Illinois. One would assume that one researches and interviews the very people who “BEEN THERE DONE THAT” – I applaud the Show Committee of the Little Fort K.C. for their success. Some of us, like myself, know only too well how that success came about. One must give credit and at least acknowledge the existence of the Great Lakes Terrier Association, and I am not speaking of what is now known as the “Great Lakes All Terrier Association.” – The one, GLTA, was founded in 1968 by and with just four Terrier Specialty Clubs in the Northern Illinois area and at end of its successful run for many years retired its name with fifteen Terrier Specialty Clubs. The Companion All Breed Club that June weekend was the Chain O’Lakes K.C. which made for a very successful week-
end for Terriers with entries only second to Great Western Terriers in California. Why do I know all this and can truthfully attest to its correctness? I am the original founder of the Great Lakes Terrier Association past President and Show Coordinator until I moved from Illinois to Texas in 1987. Little Fort Kennel Club has come a long way and I applaud them and congratulate them for whatever success they now enjoy. My association with the original membership of that club goes back a long way as well. – Also, the only reason our original Terrier Association could no longer exist was due to the AKC’s decision to open membership to everyone owning Terriers instead of clubs only in order to offer competition for a Group and to widen Terrier competition around the country. The jury is still out on that decision, at least for me! I also read in another dog magazine a “story” about my and Great Lakes Terrier Association’s best friend Dog Show Photographer Kim Booth. Again, that story was not correctly researched. Marty Booth, Kim’s father, was indeed a photographer, but not of dog shows. Dr. Booth was the judge for our very first Great Lakes Terrier Association Specialty Shows. A photographer hired by one of our delegates did not make an appearance and came time for winner photos I informed Dr. Booth that we couldn’t accommodate the winners. Dr. Frank Booth promptly informed me that his son Marty had driven him to our show, and that he always carries his cameras in the car. Bingo, and to the delight of ALL concerned there began a wonderful relationship – father to son – we have and always will treasure that relationship. The “Truth Will Set You Free”? Annemarie Moore Bartonville, TX A LETTER FROM AKC REUNITE Can you believe it has been almost two years since AKC Reunite officially launched the Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Project? We are so very grateful for the cooperation and generosity of our fellow Delegates and their Clubs who have helped to make a difference. Today we are proud to announce that by working together AKC Reunite has now rolled out 24 Trailers across our nation. We have 11 more in the pipeline ready to roll and 16 others that are actively fundraising. That is amazing progress in less than two years. Your help has been invaluable. Thank you!
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. So, what does the future hold for the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Project? The need today is still great and yes, the time is still now. Ideally we would like to see every municipality that has a need be able to have a Trailer; yet we are a long way from achieving that goal. As volunteers our biggest challenge is time and money and that is why we are calling on you once again but this time with a little different challenge. Do you know that a business can now sponsor a trailer and have its business logo prominently applied to a trailer? That should be a tremendous advertising opportunity for businesses of all sizes. We see businesses as a large source of untapped revenue potential to help fund trailers for municipalities in need. All businesses have advertising budgets along with commitments to give to their communities. AKC Reunite’s 501(c)(3) status should be a huge incentive. Ideally a couple of strong corporate partnerships would make a huge difference in our ability to roll out a large number of Trailers with sponsored logos on the sides of our Trailers. We see small to mid-size businesses that could readily help communities and continue to positively build their image as part of their community. How can you help? Our AKC Clubs have been amazing and many have already donated. However, for future growth potential, we need to go outside the AKC family to achieve even larger donations. We also recognize that many of our Delegates own their own businesses, have Club members that own their own business, sit on boards of corporations, are retired executives, and/or have friends and family, that are executives of mid to large corporations. We are looking for the ability to network among all of our extended AKC Delegate families, friends, and acquaintances. Having access to anyone that can help us get to a key decision maker would be much appreciated. We need help in reaching the person that would give us the opportunity to discuss how the AKC Pet Disaster Relief Trailer Project can make a difference for their business and the community. If you are that person, or someone that can help us network to the right person, we would like to hear from you. We can arm you with the details or we can have an AKC Pet Disaster Relief Task Force Member available to make the initial contact and follow through. Your support is timely and invaluable and will help save lives of individuals and their pets across the nation. Any good lead or hopeful lead will be appreciated. Can you help us? Please! If so, contact either Ruth Crumb at Wrcrumb@ aol.com or Sid Marx at sidlegion1@msn.com. Thank you, AKC Pet Disaster Relief Task Force. Raleigh, NC Dog News 77
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