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Dog News Contents • September 4, 2015 10 Editorial 14 Remembering Bud McGivern By Marjorie Martorella 18 Marxisms: AKC vs. 4-H Juniors By Sid Marx 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander 26 A Thought To Consider: Dedication To An Idea(l) By Seymour weiss 30 You And Your Vet By Dr. merry fitzgerald, dvm 34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions Asked of Tina Bunn 42 The Lighter Side of Judging: Traditions By Michael H. Faulkner 44 Off The Leash: The AKC’s PR Hits And Misses By Shaun Coen 48 Parsons At Purina Farms: The Parson Russell Terrier Association of America National Specialty By joan scott 52 Irving’s Impressions: Plebians By Ronnie Irving 56 Bud McGivern, Mentoring By Phone, A Six Show Weekend And More By matthew h. stander • photos of the iced tea cluster by booth photography
60 Cadaver Dogs: Bringing Closure To Families Affected By Tragedy By sharon pflaumer 68 FCI In Choppy Waters By vince Hogan 76 Letters To The Editor 80 A Big Show In Little Bavaria: The Portuguese Water Dog National Specialty By remy smith-lewis 84 The Gossip Column By eugene z. zaphiris 88 Click: Grass Valley Kennel Club By remy smith-lewis 92 Click: The Way We Were By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 90 handlers directory • 94 classified advertising & subscription rates • 96 advertising rates DOG NEWS (ISSN 0886-2133) is published weekly except the last two weeks in December by Harris Publications, 1115 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10010. Periodical Postage paid at New York.
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Contributing Editors Sharon Anderson • Andrew Brace Agnes Buchwald • Patricia Gail Burnham Shaun Coen • Carlotta Cooper Geoff Corish • Michael Faulkner Merry Fitzgerald, DVM • Denise Flaim Geir Flyckt - Pedersen • Allison Foley Yossi Guy • Ronnie Irving • Roz Kramer John Mandeville • Sidney Marx Linda More • Desmond J. Murphy M. J. Nelson • Sharon Pflaumer John Shoemaker • Kim Silva Matthew H. Stander Sari Brewster Tietjen • Patricia Trotter Connie Vanacore • Carla Viggiano Nick Waters • Seymour Weiss Minta (Mike) Williquette Dog News Photographers Chet Jezierski • Perry Phillips Kitten Rodwell • Leslie Simis
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FCI At A Crossroad?
Furthering The Concept Of A Second Class Citizenship The majority of members of this particular Board of Directors at the American Kennel Club encouraged by the Judging Staff in Raleigh have perpetuated and broadened the philosophy of treating the ever-expanding number of low entry breeds as second class citizens within the dog community. They do this in an effort to appease those within the judging community so anxious to get more breeds at any cost that they are willing to sacrifice the necessity of hands-on experience in getting new breeds to mere telephone mentoring conversations in the case of the low entry breeds! That is not the way to solve the problem of the aspiring judge who has difficulty in finding specimens of low entry breeds at dog shows! Low entry breeds deserve nay demand the exact same treatment as their brethren of the high breed variety. Low entry breeds must not be considered second class citizens of the dog show world as this Board majority insists upon doing. These pages urge the Parent Clubs and their representatives within the Delegate Body to insist that the Staff and Board come up with a new equitable method for both the low entry breeds and the judges who find difficulty in getting to see these dogs prior to applying to judge them. The minority of the Board Members headed by Mrs. Cruz, Bill Feeney and Dr. Garvin apparently understand this problem more succinctly than do the other Board Members. The time to reverse course is now before the method of telephone mentoring for the low entry breeds become totally established and accepted. In the past it was apparently accepted on a much more limited scale but now that it is a spelt out policy the situation is bound to get totally out of hand. Stop this ridiculous policy forthwith and find a more acceptable solution to the problem for everyone’s sake.
Well three of the four major Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland) have defied the majority vote awarding the so-called World Show to Shanghai in 2019. Lost in all the various accusations and comments from various Kennel Clubs throughout the world that are members of the FCI (don’t forget the USA, UK, Canada and Australia are not members of FCI) is the incident which immediately caused the uproar which of course was the gold card offered by the CKC as a bonus to those Delegates who voted for the World Show to be held in China with which to begin. The Yulin Dog Fest was a secondary reaction that was never mentioned publicly by the Delegates to the FCI from the Kennel Clubs they represented. This dog-eating problem was more of an afterthought brought on by a social media reaction and as far as these pages can tell scarcely brought up prior to the vote on China itself. Nor after the vote was anything even mentioned by ANY Delegate or any country about the gold card incident until the FCI officials threatened the Norwegian Kennel Club with suspension for criticizing the vote to hold the event in Shanghai. Indeed Norway itself for all of its alleged purity of heart together with the Swedish and Finnish Delegates nor ANY of the Delegates even mentioned the gold card incident which these pages to this day consider a form of bribe a la FIFA. Talk of the gold card incident which in fact brought these matters to a head to this day is ignored by one and all. Now the crisis has developed and many people have finally begun to question what these pages have been asking for years which is what really does FCI accomplish other than to be a money making machine off of other Kennel Clubs’ work and to serve as a venue for these countries to exchange judging assignments for its better known delegates. Certainly the officials of FCI showed their true colors when they attempted to change the origins of the Tibetan Breeds from Tibet to China as yet another sop to China and one wonders in amazement what CKC may have given those people to take that position. The FCI threw out the window its one possible justification for existence at all, which was establishing a standard for a breed from the country of origin when they arbitrarily changed the country of origin of those Tibetan breeds, didn’t they!!!!
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The Adopt Don’t Shop Mentality The feel good stupidity which emanates from the ‘adopt don’t shop’ mantra of the animal rightists and the shelter operations which promote this kind of thinking truly is totally unacceptable in the realm of people who think realistically. Do these people really think that the millions of mixed breed dogs destroyed each year are from the horrible purebred breeders of purebred dogs? The terms are contradictory in themselves. It may make one feel good to adopt a dog but why shouldn’t people who want to own a dog have a choice between buying one and adopting one? The lobbying done by so many shelter operations in this matter has caught on to the extent that some people feel guilty when buying a purebred dog. Indeed these pages see little if anything being done in the public relations department at AKC to counteract the “adopt don’t buy” mentality. Why the Dog Writers of America has a category awarding money for the best articles concerning the advantages of shelter operations and guess what there is nothing involving any categories promoting why people should promote purebred dogs. AKC offers all sorts of prizes to the Dog Writers but nothing in that area whatsoever! That’s a basic form of exposure which would cost very little--less than a regular ticket to the New York Philharmonic say and extremely more valuable than a sponsorship at a New York City street fair. There is a high priced business operation in the Long Island area that advertises heavily and promotes the adoption of dogs only! It’s called London Jewelers--the question to ask them is whether prospective buyers should be urged to buy used jewelry and not buy new from them? How pro-active the PR Department at AKC is in this area is pretty much limited insofar as these pages can tell and is limited to messages on its own web site. That’s basically like preaching to the choir no matter the number of outside hits that site may receive. AKC must go mainstream print and electronic ways to achieve movement and reverse the adopt don’t shop mentality in America today. So far neither Staff nor Board seem to be willing to do this and that’s a major mistake for the future of the organization as well as for the future of the purebred dog itself. 10 Dog News
Some Thoughts On Breeding Is there truly a difference between line breeding and in-breeding and to what extent if any should in-breeding be used in developing a specific line of breed? Of course in Europe in-breeding is officially condemned although some of the older and more experienced breeders quietly still seem to do it. Line breeding to an extent is more acceptable surely in America and there are those who believe in an occasional in-breeding to reinforce a line as well. Not being scientists these pages believe that those geneticists who totally reject both of these concepts (and many geneticists think line breeding and in-breeding are the same thing) are off base. After all long term breeders (of whom there seem to be fewer and fewer as the years go on particularly in America) can be of the belief that after studying a breed for years and years they understand the strengths and weaknesses of a dog’s pedigree going back many generations allowing one to double up on positive advantages and allowing one to avoid the negatives. Of course those who argue against this claim that what we see and know about a dog through its pedigree does not account for the total genetic make-up of the dog have a point. Which of course is true but does one today have to throw out the baby with the baby’s dirty water? Why can’t we today take this genetic knowledge and combine with intelligent and meaningful decisions include both line breeding and in-breeding in a breeder’s program? Genetic diversity can be accomplished to a similar extent in breeding stock by assessing the risks of incorporating or not line and or in-breeding genetically as well.
Thought For The Week The passing of long time dog activist Dr. Bernard (Bud) McGivern is a major loss to the dog community in America. He was a passionate friend of the purebred dog as well as all dogs. Bud was a very successful oral surgeon who performed heroically after the horrific events of 9/11 identifying victims pro bono, which affected his very well being causing extreme personal sacrifice. A loyal friend, he will be missed terribly by all who knew him.
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GCh. Foxfield White Diamonds of Marlyn Tiffany is owned by Marilyn Title Carolyn MacKenzie Bred By Sue Sobel Foxfield Russell Terriers
Presented by Greg Strong, AKC reg’d (410) 822-2187 Assisted by Sara & Ariel Cukier
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Remembering
Dr. Bernard E. McGivern 1936-2015
By Marjorie Martorella I first met Bud back in 1967 while I was attending some handling classes at the Staten Island KC. I had an Irish Setter at the time. He was very encouraging and invited me to join the kennel club, which I did. A couple of years later, he had me show some of his Vizslas and he also coowned my foundation bitch, Ch. Truewithem A Taste of Triumph. I really feel that his support was instrumental in my participation in the dog world. Bud was very passionate about his Vizslas and did so much to promote the breed in this country. He was the Vizsla Club of America Delegate for many years. In addition to being an AKC Conformation Judge, he was also a Field Trial Judge. He was the driving force behind the Staten Island Kennel Club and served as the President and Show Chair for many years. He was also an active member in the Westchester KC and the Westminster KC. I used to refer to Bud as “Peter Pan� as he never seemed to age. The dog world knew Bud as an accomplished judge and a devoted Vizsla breeder. The professional Bud was multi- faceted. Besides 14 Dog News
a successful practice as an oral surgeon, he also worked with the NYPD and the city office of the Chief Medical Examiner, participating in the Disaster Team with that office after 9/11. He was a Notre Dame alumni and founded the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club on Staten Island, in 1989. I judged Vizslas on Thursday and gave the breed to a very nice dog. The handler later told me the dog was bred by Bud. I planned on calling him when I got home that evening to share this with him. Sadly, when I returned home, I received the sad news of his passing that same evening. Bud was a loyal friend, devoted to his family and the dog world and highly respected in his profession. Rest in peace, dear friend.
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Our sincere appreciation to Judge Dr. Robert A. Indeglia for this very exciting Group win!
GCh. Celestial CJ’s Ringmaster at Talus Buddy is Owned by Jeanne & Charles Hurty Lynne & Mark Florian Cindy Wilt Bred by Phil & Cindy Wilt Jeanne Hurty Presented by Greg Strong, AKC reg’d (410) 822-2187 Assisted by Sarah and Ariel Cukier *The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed points
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Many thanks to Judge Ms. Dyane Baldwin for this fantastic Best in Show!
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arxism M s This Judge’s Point Of View By Sid Marx
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here are very few things in our sport these days upon which we can all agree, but our love and respect for our junior handlers would be one thing that falls into that category. We have all heard that Juniors are our future. Juniors are more than our future; they are our sport’s lifeblood. Every year I see a few more young people enter the ranks, and I enjoy watching them improve in the ring. Both my wife and I truly love judging juniors, and recently she was asked to judge juniors at a State qualifier for a county 4-H organization. I think the differences between 4-H and AKC junior competition is interesting, and each group could learn something from the other. 4-H classes are divided by age (Senior (14-18 yrs old), Intermediate (11-13 yrs old), Junior (8-10 yrs old) and ability based on past wins: Novice Showmanship, Open, and Advanced. This is very similar (although the age breakdowns are a little different) to the AKC class division by age and experience or success. AKC offers three Novice Junior classes, three Open classes, and a Master class. 4-H offers a Best and a Reserve in each group. AKC offers a Best (overall) Junior Handler and (soon) a Reserve Best Junior. The 4H Juniors judge has a score sheet for each participant. Each exhibitor is scored on: • Appearance: including appropriateness of apparel • Grooming of dog: based primarily on cleanliness and condition. It must be remembered that most of these young people do not have “show dogs” 18 Dog News
• Stacking: as expected and includes not crowding others • Gaiting • Examination: since for many of these dogs this is a relatively new experience, emphasis is on control of dog, thankfully including a category that says, “Does not growl or snap” • Breed Presentation: including dog and handler working as a team (one of the biggest things I look for when judging Juniors) Unlike AKC Junior Showmanship the top awards in 4-H are based on the individual score sheets. There is not an overall “Best Junior.” A judge can do runoffs if there are tied scores in individual classes. AKC does not use actual score sheets, although I would assume most judges are checking off these categories in their heads. 4-H Juniors are competing to move on to State competitions. In AKC competition, the goal for many Juniors is to compete at Westminster and/or the AKC/ Eukanuba National Championship. In order to compete at Westminster, a Junior needs seven Best Junior wins (with competition). For the AKC/Eukanuba National
Championship our AKC Juniors must have five first place wins in Open (with competition), and maintain a grade point average of 3.0. One goal of AKC in holding Juniors competition is to get our young people started looking at possible careers “in dogs,” and many of our present professional handlers and judges started as Junior competitors. Junior Showmanship competition at 4-H is an element of a learning process which is usually part of an animal husbandry study not necessarily designed for participants who are going to continue showing dogs. In fact, at the show in which my wife judged, about seventy five per-cent of the dogs were pure-bred, and some of them were animals who worked on the farm. In 4-H, each student belongs to a club. At the club level they practice and are exposed to Parliamentary Procedure, Group Activities, and Community Service Projects, and others. In order for a student to compete at county fair, they are required to participate in one outside open 4-H show during the year. This pertains to Showmanship, Obedience, Rally and Agility. In addition they are required to do showmanship to be in county fair competition. Students within the club pick one or more projects to participate in during the year such as the Dog Project, Sewing, Goats, Rockets, etc. Each Continued on page 64
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Question of the week By Matthew H. Stander
The proposed Certificate of Merit Title which the Delegates are to vote upon at the September meeting awards a point even when there is no competition--Do you think that is a good idea insofar as an AKC title is concerned? BONNIE THRELFALL This is the first I’ve heard of it. So, if I have the only entry, do I even have to go? Can I save on gas and hotel if I send a photo of the dog and a video of it moving? Virginia Rowland No. As delegate for the Wachusett Kennel Club I have been instructed to vote “no” on this proposal. Barbara Swisher No, I don’t think this is a good idea.
Delores Burkholder I don’t understand the concept of the Certificate of Merit. If I did understand it, I would still not be in favor of awarding undeserved points. I tried to access info on the Certificate of Merit, but the AKC web site is still not working to be able to search for anything. Is anyone else as confused and frustrated as I am?
Karen Child My opinion is that anytime a point is awarded, there should be competition. Beverly Capstick NO! The quality of dogs has declined over the years and this would only add to the problem. The number required for a major, in many breeds, makes it possible to finish any dog with time and the abundance of shows. What is the purpose of a Dog Show? If it is to select breeding stock (I am a little old fashioned) then should ALL dogs that finish their championship be considered worthy? Is AKC only looking for 22 Dog News
increased income at the expense breeds? Why not just send everyone a “championship” certificate when they register their dog, looks like this is the direction we are heading. Very sad! Barbara Beynon My first reaction was “What, another title that really doesn’t mean anything?” But then I got to thinking that perhaps this title needs at least a trial run to see what shakes out. Goodness knows we need new blood in the fancy! This new title would include wins in the Miscellaneous Class and at FSS Open Shows. I remember showing my breed when it was in the Miscellaneous Class in the mid-90s. My dog and I were typically the only entry in an all-breed show, even when show entries were reaching record levels. Other owners were reluctant to spend the money to enter because they could not earn a title. Barbara Shaw Majority of Members of Greater Collin KC who replied to this idea are not in favor of this proposal. The sentiment in general is the demeaning of the title AKC wishes to award. It is not a situation to encourage improvement of quality in the puppies/breeding programs. It constitutes a homogeneous “feel good just for trying” with no incentive to get educated in the respective breeds. Certificate of Merit: Merit is defined “to deserve, earn; worth,value, excellence; a reward or honor given for superior qualities or conduct; mark, badge, etc. awarded for excellence...” Should this not be for championship points? AKC title of Champion? Not for participation in the puppy classes? Puppies of quality do win points towards their Champion title. That is the meritorious point(s) acquired to a title of worth. BILL TOTTEN With conformation still declining, and over half our breeds are now considered low entry, we need to do something to increase entries . The puppy has to get 15 CM points to receive this . Puppy entries have declined dramatically, and you still have to get 14 more points with 2 majors. I see no reason not to vote yes for this.
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Our sincere gratitude to Best in Show Judge Mr. Brian Meyer for recognizing Ella’s quality and outstanding breed type with this honor!
Our deepest appreciation to Judge Mr. Houston Clark for awarding Ella this lovely Group win before going Best in Show! Ella is proudly owned by Marilyn Title Carolyn MacKenzie Pat Kudla Suzanne Walker Bred by Suzanne & Charlie Walker Presented by Greg Strong, AKC Registered Handler (410) 822-2187 Assisted by Ariel & Sara Cukier Jonathan Pennella
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AThought To Consider Dedication to an Idea(l) by Seymour Weiss
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his is a story about a determined lady who had an idea based on her ideal example of her breed’s standard as she understood it. And let me also tell you about the determined way in which she acted upon it. When this lady (let’s call her Nancy) originally came to the conformation dog sport, she, like most of us, had several mentors upon whom she chose to rely. Now Nancy did not flutter from one guide to another. She remained steadfastly loyal to people in whom she believed. While there are many fanciers who stand in awe of one mentor one year, but change their minds another time like the shifting wind. Nancy put herself in the hands of accomplished breeder-exhibitors she trusted in order to achieve her goals. From working closely with her mentors, her eye became acclimated to dogs of a certain stamp. An intelligent, perceptive individual, she learned to appreciate many families within her breed. However, she always came back to the dogs that originally fired her imagination. Without realizing it, Nancy had developed a powerful dedication to an ideal in the dogs she sought after. The precursor to this was the idea she grew in her mind about understanding her breed of choice, its standard and what makes for a correct specimen. As would be expected, her earliest, tentative steps in breeding resulted in dogs that bore the stamp of her mentors’ stock. But as her level of sophistication and self-confidence grew, Nancy struck out to an appreciation of others’ dogs. Recognizing the virtues in other families, she began thinking about which of those families could best be blended with her own breeding to enhance even further the growing merit in the dogs bearing her prefix. All of this development began before the advances in biological science and its joining with technology to so stunningly impact the community of the dog fancy. Who, for example, 26 Dog News
would have ever imagined that it would be possible to freeze a dog’s semen and call forward its genetic heritage long after the particular dog had crossed the rainbow bridge? Truly, we and our dogs are living in an amazing time; it only remains for us to make the best use of what is available to us to produce dogs that we hope will eventually exceed the dreams we only once dared to dream. Okay, now let’s get back to Nancy. In her salad days in the dog fancy, she became aware of an iconic stud dog that impacted the gene pool like a crack of lightning. Nancy would have used him in a heartbeat, but by the time she became aware of his existence, he was elderly and no longer available at stud. You may have read my earlier observation that if a determined dog person cannot find an open door toward an objective, he or she WILL locate a usable window. And that’s just what happened to Nancy. A couple that Nancy got to know (let’s call them the Andrews) also had great respect for the same historically significant stud dog. The difference was that they predated Nancy in the sport and were able to breed to him, getting some useful stock with which to carry forward. The Andrews, thinking ahead, had their young dog collected and had his semen frozen for their own future use; the young dog became an old dog and eventually joined his legendary sire in doggy heaven. The biological essence of the past languished in its cryogenic state for some thirty years until the Andrews reached into their genetic archives to meld past and present, producing one dog puppy. Talk about putting all your eggs in one basket!
Another observation I like to make is that the dog fancy is like a small room and very often it’s easy to find out what your peers are up to. So, before very long Nancy became aware that the Andrews had a young dog that carried the inheritance of the legendary stud just two generations back in his pedigree. Needless to say, Nancy was off and running to learn everything she could about the Andrews’ young Lothario. She made a trip of several hundred miles to see and evaluate the dog for herself; she liked what she saw. By this time, Nancy had a homebred bitch that was doing some very good winning including several specialty triumphs. Nancy mentioned using the dog to her bitch’s handler after the bitch finished, and he thought it a wonderful idea. Nancy and the Andrews had known each other for a number of years, so the initial approach was not among strangers and the Andrews were pleased, no delighted, to agree to the proposed breeding. When her bitch came in season, Nancy took the scientific approach: smears, progesterone tests – the whole nine yards. Happily, there was a state of the art veterinary practice specializing in breeding located quite near the Andrews’ home that they were able to consult while Nancy and her bitch were visiting the Andrews. Indeed, no stone was left unturned and no scientific approach untried to maximize this breeder’s chances for a litter. She went where she had to go, learned what she had to learn and enlisted the help she needed to bless her endeavor with success. Not for Nancy was the easy way. She could have bred to the ranking local winner being groomed at the next set up. She could have bred to the dog owned and promoted by the personality who loomed large in the local specialty club, but she didn’t. She listened to her inner voice and that of her mentors. Nancy was dedicated to an ideal impressed upon her during her earliest days in dogs. She had an idea and she vigorously pursued it because it felt right for her and, she believed, right for her breed and her breeding. She drove long distances day and night to keep an appointment with what she believed would be a proverbial date with her destiny in dogs. She spared no effort to flesh out her vision. Did it happen? Actually, no one will know for sure for a while yet, but if Nancy’s initiative does go the right way, she will know that her purpose and objective were well served. Sometimes the greatest rewards are found at the bottom of the slipperiest slope. For Nancy, the Andrews and all of you who go the extra mile to make the dog sport great, thank you for reading.
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You Yourvet By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM.
My dog’s head is tilted, she can’t seem to walk and her eyes are flicking back and forth. Did she have a stroke?
When clients see this combination of symptoms, especially in an older dog, they fear the worst. Most often this is a case of what is called Canine Idiopathic Vestibular Syndrome. The good news is that as bad as these dogs look, most of these cases improve in a surprisingly short time. The vestibular system has components located in the brain and in the inner and middle ear. It is what gives mammals a sense of balance and spatial orientation. Sensory information from the vestibular system tells us whether we are right-side up, upside down, turning, falling or accelerating. When something goes wrong with the vestibular system, it makes the patient feel like the world is spinning. The result is a loss of balance and nausea from the vertigo and dizziness. Signs of vestibular disease include head tilting, loss of coordination, circling and stumbling, staggering, falling and rolling. They may stand with an exaggerated wide stance. There is usually abnormal movement of the eyes called nystagmus. The eyes will flick rapidly back and forth, up and down, or rotate in a circle. The dizziness and loss of balance can cause excessive drooling, nausea and vomiting. Vestibular disease may make eating and drinking or getting up to urinate and defecate very difficult without assistance. Especially in older dogs, even though they are physically able to stand, the intense vertigo makes this impossible for them to manage. They cannot get their bearings, so they just stay down. Vestibular disease is described as a sudden, non-progressive disturbance of balance. Most cases are “idiopathic”, which means the exact cause is unknown. Other possible causes are ear infections, mite infestations, trauma, 30 Dog News
perforated ear drum, stroke, tumor, meningoencephalitis, or hypothyroidism. Some drugs can be toxic to the inner ear, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, including amikacin, gentamicin, neomycin, and tobramycin. Diagnosis is based on medical history, clinical signs, blood and urine tests, along with a thorough examination of the external ear canal using an otoscope. In some cases, radiographs of the head may be needed to assess the middle and inner ears and the tympanic bullae. Occasionally, MRI or CT scans will be performed to look for tumors or other abnormalities. Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) testing is done for some patients. The signs associated with vestibular disease are often most severe during the first 24 to 48 hours. Many dogs begin to improve within 72 hours. The head tilt and stumbling often resolve over a 7 to 10 day period. Most patients are completely recovered within 2 to 3 weeks, although a very few will have the head tilt and wobbly walk for life. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause, if one can be identified. Supportive therapy such as intravenous fluids and hospitalization may be required in severe cases, until the dog is able to eat and walk on its own. Drugs that ease nausea or motion sickness, such as meclizine, are beneficial. Once the owner understands why the dog is showing these symptoms, it makes it easier for them to care for the milder cases at home. The dog should be kept quiet and “in bed”. Food and water can be brought to the patient and handfeeding may help the dog to focus on the food more easily. Help your dog to walk on her own by placing your hands on both sides of her body. This will allow her to adjust her balance. Another way to assist in walking is to support her with a sling or towel looped under her belly. This syndrome can look very scary to dog owners, especially the first time it occurs. Fortunately, most cases of idiopathic canine vestibular disease resolve quickly. Repeat episodes are infrequent but may occur. If the dog is not improving or the condition is worsening, a more severe disease process should be suspected and further diagnostic testing should be pursued.
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What do you know about Canine Herpes? Canine herpes is a viral infection that affects puppies and can cause the death of an entire litter. Infection with canine herpes virus (CHV) can result in “fading puppy syndrome”, where seemingly healthy puppies die suddenly. Puppies between the ages of 1 to 3 weeks are especially susceptible. While puppies older than 3 weeks of age have a much better chance of survival, they may have long-term effects of a persistent CHV infection. Despite the similar name, canine herpes virus is not related to the human herpes simplex virus. The canine herpes virus lives in the reproductive and respiratory tracts of both male and female dogs. Adult dogs can be infected and transmit the disease without showing any symptoms of illness. These are called “asymptomatic carriers”. The virus is transmitted between adult dogs through the air or by direct contact, such as coughing, sneezing, licking and mating. When a pregnant bitch contracts the virus, the disease becomes truly dangerous. Infected females can transmit the virus to puppies in the uterus. The virus is able to cross the placenta and infect
the puppies. This can result in spontaneous abortion or a stillborn litter. Puppies may also be infected with CHV when they are exposed to vaginal secretions during birth or from nasal and oral secretions of the mother shortly after birth. The virus is easily spread from one puppy to another but just because one puppy is infected, does not mean they all are. Once exposed, it takes about a week for symptoms to appear. Severely infected puppies will become weak, stop nursing and cry. As the disease progresses, soft yellow-green feces, abdominal pain, trouble breathing, incoordination and bloody nasal discharge may develop. Puppies usually die within 24-48 hours after showing signs of disease. Not all puppies exposed at birth become ill. Some show no signs or develop a slight cold and recover in a few days. Older puppies exposed to CHV after 6 weeks of age have a better chance of recovery. Puppies that survive often become asymptomatic carrier adults just like their parents. Many owners will not notice any signs of CHV until they find a dead puppy. Diagnosis is often made by autopsy of the dead puppy. Samples submitted to a veterinary pathologist will show the diagnostic hemorrhagic lesions in the kidney and liver tissue. Blood tests may reveal the presence of antibodies in the bloodstream, but these tests can be difficult to interpret. In cases where signs of a problem are detected early, keeping the puppy warm is of utmost importance. It appears that the virus grows best at temperatures of 99oF. Older puppies may be less susceptible since their body temperature is usually around 101.5oF, while the body temperature of younger puppies tends to be too low to kill the virus. Treatment for puppies infected with CHV is supportive. As mentioned, heat with lamps or pads to maintain a body temperature of 100oF for the puppy, along with tube or bottle supplemental feeding, and medication to control the diarrhea, are recommended. Unfortunately, death often occurs in CHV-infected puppies despite good care. Puppies that survive CHV infection may shed the virus for several weeks after recovery. Isolation of sick dogs and a thorough disinfective cleaning of the bedding and quarters are necessary to protect other young dogs. Thankfully, the virus is easily killed by most household cleaning agents. Pregnant bitches should not be exposed to possible carriers or infected dogs during the last 3 weeks of pregnancy and the first 3 weeks after giving birth. Some sources report that if a bitch has given birth to one infected litter, she will develop immunity to the virus and all future litters will be safe from infection. A vaccine for CHV exists, but it is not yet licensed for use in the United States.
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Tina Bunn
When did you start showing and how did that first show go? I was seven years
How many shows do you attend a year, and which three are your favorite ones?
old the first time I actually handled a dogtaking one back in for my mother for Winners. My mother had bred Welsh Springer Spaniels since she was a kid, and I was very excited about actually going into the ring even though I can’t remember if my dog went winners or reserve. What I do remember is a very nice older gentleman telling me I had done a fine job and how great it felt to get a compliment. I was hooked and it’s a good lesson for us all-if a novice of any age feels good about the experience, the individual has the bug.
About 40 shows a year. I’m thinking about expanding that schedule because my weekday job interferes with my handling. So after I have my first child (due 2/9/16-right around Garden time!) I hope that happens. I love the Logan, UT shows on Derby Weekend the first Saturday in May, the Rio Rancho shows in NM and I’m looking forward to getting to Palm Springs before too long.
How difficult was it to finish your championship? It wasn’t very difficult as Welsh Springers weren’t very competitive at the time, so I finished my own dog when I was about 14.
Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like? That’s a hard one as I love a lot of the breeds. But recently I have really gotten into German Shorthaired Pointers.
Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be? Clint Livingston, who became a role model when I was growing up.
How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport? I guess I have mixed emotions. Although AKC’s mission is to promote purebred dogs, there is still lots of room for improvement. 38 Dog News
BORN: POMONA, CA RESIES: FT. COLLINS, CO MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: GEMINI
Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty?” How about that Colorado “mountain man” Doug Johnson?
What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? I love being with the dogs-they are all unique and I love figuring out each dog.
What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? Those who respect others, respect the dogs and respect the sport.
If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite. I would start with my mom Kit Goodrich and add Clint and Karen Livingston and then really think about the rest of my guest list.
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Traditions By Michael H. Faulkner
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raditions are beliefs or behaviors passed down with symbolic meaning or special significance within a group, family, society, and yes, even within the dog show community. One of my personal favorite Faulkner family traditions is eating Roast Beef on Kümmelweck every Christmas Eve (a very Western New York thing). Ever since I can remember, we have piled thin slices of rare roast beef on a kümmelweck roll, dipped in au jus and topped with horseradish. The ingredients are simple, pure, and extremely tasty. I have to admit, it’s the roll that makes this sandwich/ tradition so very special. Kümmel is the German word for caraway, and weck means “roll” in the southwestern German dialects. Without it, it is just another roast beef sandwich. Oh, and I also, to this day, every May 1st, handcraft a May Day basket, filled with flowers for the one I love, in hopes of being chased and kissed. And you ask if I have German ancestors? It’s taken BIG MICHAEL years to figure it all out, but I have to say, he has finally gotten the swing of it. Dogs shows, steeped deeply in tradition, are defined through inherited, established patterns of thought, actions, and the handing down of information and customs. Because of traditions, memories, and pleasant experiences, exhibitors return yearly to their favorite shows and judges look forward to being asked to judge particular shows once again. I personally have a long list of favorite shows to judge, and when I ask myself “Why?”---it’s due to the wonderful things club members do, year after year, to brand their organization, and to make it unique and special. From Westminster to Woodstock, to my most recent judging experience at the Wachusett Kennel Club, I have had the pleasure of wonderful experiences, rich in dog show tradition.
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Now, I must clarify that the Delta Airlines flying adventure to Boston to judge the Wachusett Kennel Club, was not based on the Pan Am traditional flying values from the ‘70s. (Just put that idyllic picture of airline stewardesses dressed to the nines, “Come Fly with Me” being sung in the background, and with a handsome, Rock-Star pilot, Leonardo DiCaprio in the cockpit, out of your imagination right now.) I was not offered champagne upon entering, by a white gloved attendant wearing a hat, and escorted to a roomy overstuffed chair, and fed a four course meal, even in coach. No, that dreamscape melted away immediately. The only direct flights to Boston from Richmond, VA are on Delta, thus forcing me to abandon my cherished USAIR / AMERICAN elite status and to join the masses. I began the bovine journey, just like all the other current airline-coachflying-cattle-Economy-seatholders. I approach the everwelcoming KIOSK machine, I slide my credit card through the slot, I follow a series of prompts, and I determine that it is safe to travel. I do not have anything packed that will blow up the plane, I check one piece of luggage, and pay the extra twenty-five dollars before approaching the baggage drop counter. “Next!” The Delta counter agent screams, waving in my direction. There is no formal greeting, and no rich welcoming, or even friendly patter, setting the tone for an unbelievable traditional flying journey. There is only a gesture, a glance, a swipe, and a handed ticket with no verbal exchange. Waiting in line for screening, I am thankful for
the most part, that the tradition of wearing your finest clothing while flying is no longer the order of the day. At least I am comfortable while I negotiate the TSA stations with all the other lowly creatures and eventually arrive at the gate. Priority boarding does not apply. I proceed forward with other members in the last zone. The zone that includes, “all other passengers may board at this time.” My seat is the very last aisle seat on the left-hand side of the small commuter jet. The entrance to the toilet is directly to my left (when seated). The window seat adjacent to my assigned seat is occupied by a STRONG, SOMEWHAT HANDSOME WOMAN, with hands twice the size of mine, and clearly aggravated, demonstrated by her audible grunts, groans, and by her physical demeanor. “Can you believe this shit?” she grumbles, not in the form of a question, but rather in the form of a direct statement. Not wanting, or even caring what I might think, she persists, ranting about her assigned seat, her status on Delta, and the fact she is being treated like total trash. I choose to remain as quiet and as still as possible. After the obligatory safety announcement, and before taking off, one of the two flight attendants walks to the rear of the plane, slides a panel between me and the lady across the small narrow aisle, lowers a jump seat and squeezes her “TOO-LARGETO-BE-A-FLIGHT-ATTENDANT-ON-ASMALL-PLANE-SELF” into the seat. Her right arm moves forward, up and back down. In an attempt to wrap the safety strap around her shoulder, one of her several bracelets finds companionship with the left button on my Oxford shirt. The added discomfort entirely displaces any prior irritation that I experienced due to her wide girth that has encroached into my paid space. Her left hand and my right hand struggle to release the entanglement from my collar, and after what seems to be an eternity, I purposely encase the small white button between my thumb and forefinger and pull. The button breaks free, releasing the flight attendant’s attached wrist. “I am soooooo sorry!” the flight attendant genuinely expresses. “Not a problem. Relax. It really is no big deal,” I offer. I take little breaths, suck in my gut, slam my elbows to my side, pinch my legs together, suck my kneecaps, cross my hands, close my eyes, and try to visualize a traditional Pan Am experience. The OBE does not materialize. Instead, I feel the flesh of the attendant’s thigh pressing against my side, and the more than ample arm of the woman, seated to my right, pushing against my left shoulder. Cruising altitude is reached. Two chimes over the PA system signal that it is safe for TOO-LARGE-TO-BE-AFLIGHT-ATTENDANT-ON-A-SMALLPLANE to rise from her jump seat and start the beverage service. The flight is a little over an hour long. I envision that by the time the narrow, but heavy, metal cart slams into my elbow, services will be discontinued. I will be left to once again channel the Pan Am traditional experience. This time it works. I begin a soothing Out of Body Experience---OBE…Frank Sinatra singing “Come Fly with Me”….. The drink cart arrives. My OBE
fades away---dang! Fortunately, my my own travel, pay the ticket, bill the club and then left elbow escapes injury. However, pay the credit card company. I have been enjoying the woman across the aisle manages KYLE’S professional service for so many years, that to entangle her left foot (She is sitting yes, it has become a tradition. The same is said on her left leg with her foot sticking when I check into the host hotel and all charges out.) between the cart and the seat. are a direct bill to the Wachusett Kennel Club. The She winces in pain. TOO-LARGEhotel staff could not be more wonderful and welTO-BE-A-FLIGHT-ATTENDANT-ONcoming. A-SMALL-PLANE, trained to respond The elevator door opens, I enter, push the quickly to an emergency situation, button next to the number five. The glowing butimmediately and decisively slams the ton signals my journey to the fifth floor.The room cart to her right, connecting with my is spacious, clean and welcoming. I afford myself left shoulder, causing me to jump to the luxury of a hot bath, an additional glass of my right, knocking STRONG, SOMEwine, and then proceed to the hotel restaurant WHAT HANDSOME WOMAN’S (Yes, judges with no transportation love staying in tray, sending her laptop tumbling a hotel that serves food) and grab an early dinner. to the floor. “Please, Oh please, Oh The tradition of hospitality is long standing pleeeze provide me some relief in our sport, and a pleasant relationship between soon,” I silently pray. TOO-LARGEjudge and the host club is essential for a successTO-BE-A-FLIGHT-ATTENDANT-ONful show. Not to mention the relationship between A-SMALL-PLANE serves the exhibitor and host club. two passengers across the Saturday morning I am early to aisle, and it is determined that rise. After a hot breakfast, I opt to the injured party will survive, “I must admit, walk the short distance to the Royal without additional, necessary over the years Plaza Trade Center in lieu of taking care. I, on the other hand, need motorized transport. “It feels great a drink…pronto. “What can I as a breeder, to be outdoors. The sun is shining. I getcha?” TOO-LARGE-TO-BE- exhibitor and am doing something I love. Life is A-FLIGHT-ATTENDANT-ONgood,” I say to know one. I arrive A-SMALL-PLANE asks. “White handler my at the entrance door, exactly at the wine.” STRONG, SOMEWHAT exhibits have same time the hospitality vehicle arHANDSOME WOMAN and I rives with the other judges. The show reply in unison. We are both won various location and the hotel are an ideal handed a small bottle of trophies that setup for a dog show. The venue is chardonnay, an ever so apclean, spacious with excellent light. pealing plastic cup, one cock- never made it I am immediately greeted by club tail napkin, and a thimble-full into the house. President and Sunday’s Show Chairbag of pretzels. “There will man, MR. JOHN SEELEY. “Michael, be no charge for the wine.” However, to this it is great to see you and thank you “Thank you!” The two of us day, traditional for judging our show.” repeat. Because of dietary JOHN, his wife JULIE, Saturday’s restrictions, I offer my small trophies such Show Chairwoman ANNE TESTONI, bag of pretzels to STRONG, as the steralong with all the other hardworkSOMEWHAT HANDSOME ing club members, go above and WOMAN. “Great! About now, ling silver mint beyond the call of tradition to make I will eat just about anything,” julep cups from sure that everyone is cared for and she replies, while at the same appreciated. time lifting the small bag from the Lexington Scanning the event center, I take the palm of my right hand Kennel Club, notice of the essentials that make for with her large paw. Just for a the traditional dog show experiencebrief moment, I wonder if she the pewter tea --Wachusett Kennel Club information is Trans. Could this be Caitlyn’s service from table, trophy table, Superintendents’ doppelganger? Nah---just a table, judges’ hospitality area, reststrong lady. The free white the Detroit Ken- rooms, vendors and the layout of the wine coats the back of my nel Club, and various rings. I spot MR.JMITCHELL, throat and I am, once again AKC Representative (another tradireminding me of tradition, many others tion at the dog show, that I pray the and how much I really like it. have remained sport never loses) and proceed in his The free alcoholic beverage direction for an early morning chat, manages to sedate STRONG, treasures.” before the start of judging. Along SOMEWHAT HANDSOME the way I cannot help but to take WOMAN, and I manage to pleasure in the wonderful blue table relax for the duration of the flight. covers in each ring displaying the club logo and STACEY GAVIN, the Wachusett the attention to detail that is given to the trophy Kennel Club Hospitality Chairperson display and selection. efficiently organized transportation The trophy table is, like each of the ring tafrom the airport to the host hotel, bles, covered with a blue cloth. Seven beautiful, making it easy once I collect my one, handcrafted pewter bowls for each of the various black-ballistic-nylon-rolling-gargroup winners are arranged around an additional ment-bag-with-a-twenty-five-dollarhandcrafted pewter bowl for the winner of Best fee from the moving conveyor belt. Owner Handler, and a handcrafted pewter ice I climb aboard the shuttle van, bucket to be awarded for the Best in Show winner. thankful for not having to discuss I must admit, over the years as a breeder, exprice and arrange payment. The hibitor and handler my exhibits have won various action conjures up my dear friend trophies that never made it into the house. HowKYLE ROBINSON and the wonderful ever, to this day, traditional trophies such as the service she provides at ONOFRIO sterling silver mint julep cups from the Lexington TRAVEL. I so value not having to book Kennel Club, the pewter tea service from the Detroit Kennel Club, and many others have remained
treasures. I am so impressed with the rich, classic, traditional dog show trophy display, I whip out VERIZON NEXUS DROID and snap a collection of photos for later use, and wonder if they will notice if I carefully sneak the pewter ice bucket into MAN BAG for the journey home. While admiring the trophies, two club members slip a green VIP band around my wrist. Feeling like a celebrity or some other high roller, I ask, “Okay, what privileges does this afford me?” “This provides you with entrance to the judges’ hospitality area and it allows you to go to the concession, purchase whatever you would like, show your band, and they will put in on the club’s tab. You will use this for your lunch as well.” “Perfect!” I respond, feeling somewhat special to be separated from the common people for a higher level of comfort and service. (Only joking!). Morning judging begins with a delightful, but serious Owner/Handler. She walks into the ring prior to her breed judging, to inform me that there are only two entries in her breed and she has both of them; one a puppy bitch, the other a dog in the Best of Breed class. “Mr. Faulkner, you have to understand that I will need time to exchange arm band numbers. And, most importantly, you will have to excuse my husband, as he is the only one I have to bring the untrained puppy back in the ring. An untrained husband combined with an untrained puppy is bound to be dangerous,” she gravely warns. Suppressing the need to burst out in laughter, I offer, “Not a problem, take all the time you need and I am sure your husband will do a fine job. Oh, one more thing, make sure you thank your husband for helping out. You know, he could have stayed home,” I offer with a twinkle and a smile. At 11:52 AM I complete my morning assignment. At 12:07 PM I complete several show win photographs and proceed to the judge’s VIP lounge area. MAN BAG is placed over one of the backs of the many chairs arranged around several large-round tables. On the way to the food concession, I detour to the men’s restroom to wash my hands, careful to pull my florescent VIP wristband upward, away from the soap and water. The mental connection between brain and VIP wristband trigger a message that migrates to my stomach muscles, which are now motorized for action. I quickly enter the line to select my lunch items. While waiting my turn to order, I preview the selections available. I am immediately seduced by one particular offering--thin slices of rare roast beef, piled high on your choice of various bread options. “Damn, no Kümmelweck rolls with caraway or horseradish. Hell, it would not make a difference, anyway. I only eat that on Christmas Eve; it’s a tradition. “I will have the tuna salad, please. Thank you!” I grab a bottle of water, expose my florescent green VIP wristband, exchange no money or credit card, return to the VIP lounge, and begin to eat. My stomach stops rumbling, and I once again turn my focus back to the dog show and how everything about the Wachusett Kennel Club Dog Show reflects the importance of holding on to a previous time, adhering to guidelines that dictate how a classic dog show should be. Dog News 43
September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month and many clubs are organizing events to showcase responsible dog ownership and breeding practices. The American Kennel Club is also sponsoring a number of RDO events, including its flagship event in its hometown at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC from 10 am to 3 pm. Attendees are invited to bring their leached, vaccinated dogs for a free day of demonstrations, giveaways, and games and can try Agility, Rally and My Dog Can Do That! Events, as well as meet dozens of different breeds during parades and at Meet the Breeds booths. Children’s games and a vendor’s mall will be available, as will microchipping and Canine Good Citizen testing. Check with clubs in your area to find similar type events in your location. Let’s hope that the AKC does a better job of promoting all of these RDOD events, as National Dog Day came and went last Wednesday, August 26 with hardly a mention of it by the AKC. The general public learned as much about National Dog Day from people like New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, who Tweeted photos of his three dogs, as it did from the AKC. (Maybe the CC stands for Canine Champion?) The AKC’s new and somewhat improved but still leaving much to be desired website did mention National Dog Day on August 26, albeit buried in an article about dogs that comfort students on the Harvard University campus. Nice story, but NDD seemed like an afterthought. One would think the AKC would want to own NDD and capitalize on its existence – now in its 11th year - and make sure that anyone Googling the term lands on its page. Although NDD has gone basically ignored by the AKC for the last 11 years, it may want to take note that next year the designation will move to August 31, so it will not take focus away from Women’s Equality Day (also observed on August 26), a day proclaimed by the U.S. President each year to commemorate the granting of voting rights to women across the country. Every dog will still have its NDD, only now it will be recognized on the last day of August, to mark the end of the dog days of summer and to be immediately followed by RDO Month. Another item on the AKC website on National Dog Day named the 4=4 Dog News
The AKC’s PR Hits And Misses
f O f e th e lsa h By Shaun Coen
Group Honorees for the 2015 AKC Breeder of the Year Award. It’s nice to see the backbone of the sport being featured so prominently on the site and the registry catering to its constituents, but if the AKC is to take over the conversation involving dogs and position itself as the authority on all matters canine, it must also reach the masses with its message. There was an exemplary effort of doing just that on the website – also on Aug. 26 – in a piece attributed to Breanne Long titled “It’s Ok – He’s Friendly – A Lesson In Dog Body Language.” This should be required reading for all prospective dog owners, especially children and those entrusted with their care, as it could help to drastically reduce dog bite incidents in addition to protecting dogs. Perhaps the AKC could explore posting a series on how to read dog language, if it hasn’t already, and present this information on plaques at dog parks, in addition to setting up library displays and getting more of its canine ambassadors into public school classrooms to dispense this educational material. It would be in dogs’ best interest, as well as that of the general public and the AKC. One area in which the AKC has been successful in garnering positive publicity has been with the advent of its Urban Canine Good Citizen tests. Though some scoffed at the notion of creating such a test and title upon its announcement, questioning
the need for an Urban CGC with the CGC title and test already in existence, the AKC managed to land a segment on WPIX TV in New York, with AKC employee Liz Donovan demonstrating with her eight year-old Yorkie what’s required of a dog to pass the test on live television, and with Gina DiNardo explaining that it’s important for many New Yorkers to have a well behaved dog in order to be accepted into apartment buildings and coops. Keep in mind that a bill recently passed in NYC to allow dogs at outdoor dining establishments is awaiting a final signature so the AKC may stand to gain some revenue from the Urban edition of the CGC, which is an accepted title in many communities across the country. And in Boston, Massachusetts three Leonbergers and two Samoyeds turned heads all around Beantown as they passed one of the nation’s first AKC Urban CGC tests. The public transportation system in Boston is one of the few rail systems in the country that allows large pet dogs to ride so it’s imperative that the dogs be well trained and socialized. It’s equally important that other passengers know how to read a dog’s body language and how to responsibly interact with dogs and their handlers, so the program goes hand in hand with the aforementioned lesson on reading dog language. Another area where the AKC has been successful in gaining positive PR comes via its Government Relations Department. It once again participated in the National Conference of State Legislatures in 2015, marking the 19th time it has taken part in the event. This year’s conference was held in Seattle, Washington and once again the AKC GR table proved to be an effective way to engage with legislators and enlighten them on issues pertaining to responsible dog ownership. Armed with factfilled brochures, the AKC is able to present itself as a voice of authority and reason to those in charge of writing legislation. It also provides an opportunity to network not only with legislators and staff but with other like-minded organizations that are concerned with protecting our rights to own and breed dogs responsibly, promoting responsible dog ownership and breeding and protecting purebred dogs. It also recently helped the Illinois Federation of Dog Clubs and Owners to get a bill passed into law that would require animal shelters and rescue groups to scan intake animals for a microchip several times before releasing the animal, which should help reunite lost pets with their rightful owners. Another fine example of the AKC GR Dept. garnering positive press; kudos.
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THE PARSON RUSSELL TERRIER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
Parsons At Purina Farms By Joan Scott
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he Parson Russell Terrier Association of America held its annual National Specialty this year at Purina Farms, Grey Summit, MO at the end of May. It was a five-day cluster starting with Terrier and Sporting dog specialties and group shows, and on to Mississippi Valley KC and Missouri Rhineland KC all breed shows. This five-day cluster gave the PRTAA the opportunity to offer many wonderful events. The fun started on Wednesday at Purina's Dock Diving Pool. Many experienced and inexperienced dogs enjoyed a dip in the pool and there were some impressive dives!! Barn Hunt Practice started on Friday with over 92 entered in the actual trial on Saturday--I don't have to elaborate about how the Parsons felt about finding rats! The PRTAA sponsored a BAER hearing clinic, and on Friday the Parson peeps gathered for wine, hors d'oeuvres and an excellent presentation on Cerebral Ataxia by Liz Hansen from the University of Missouri. Saturday the PRTAA took advantage of the lovely banquet facilities at Purina Farms for our annual dinner. Raffle items galore, and I can personally attest that everyone there had a great time! Conformation showing began on Thursday with the Gateway Terrier Association's Group Show with the Parson entry being considered a designated specialty followed by a concurrent specialty. Friday and Saturday were Supported entries and Sunday was the Parson Russell Terrier Association National Specialty. Not surprisingly, there were large majors every day. The entire long weekend of camaraderie was amazing! The Fund Raising booth was a great place to congregate and enjoy visiting with Parson enthusiasts while perusing the many fund
raising items. The memorable RV parties were a blast, bringing a group of Parson lovers together in a rare opportunity of just enjoying their dogs, making new friends or just getting reacquainted with old ones. I don't want to think of how many Nationals I have attended over the years. You would think my excitement would diminish, but it is always like Christmas morning for me! I have to quote Patty Haines from her recent article on the Pointer National. "Nationals are about celebrating your selected breed and should focus participants to sportsmanship and appreciation of fellow breeders, exhibitors and breed fanciers. Nationals are not about winners, losers or judging but about admiring the breed and appreciating all within the breed." This folks, it what it is all about. I may be old school in many of my beliefs, but these words are so true and let us never lose sight of what our National and our Parent club is truly about. The quality at our National was incredible and the Best of Breed class was something to see. Jon Cole handled his ring with efficiency and judged with skill and care...you could tell he was loving it. The thrill of watching this particular National was exciting and emotional for me. Watching someone who cared enough to handle his ring with such expertise and to make it so thrilling for those of us watching was a gift. There were quite a few he could choose from for the Best of Breed and not knowing for sure exactly what his choice was going to be until the moment he pointed was exciting for everyone. He allowed everyone time and opportunity to show their dogs off to their best. Whether you agreed with his choices or not, you had to appreciate his ring procedure and the excitement he generated for us all. His winners dog and winners bitch were litter mates, so the consistency in his choices was obvious. The specials class was beautiful with many beautifully handled and perfectly put down Parsons. The cream of the crop that rose to the top at this National was breeder/owner handled. The hard work and love she puts into her dogs was apparent and it paid off on this day. So yep folks, dreams do come true. I want to applaud everyone for their sportsmanship and the genuine support that was shared throughout the week--this is not only what we do but it's who we are, and on this occasion, we really raised the bar. Congratulations to all!
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Irving’s Impressions By Ronnie Irving
PLEBEIANS I was really surprised to find, on reading Geir Flyckt-Pedersen’s ‘Babbling’ Column (DOG NEWS July 31), that he actually ever reads what I write in this column at all. After all we Border Terrier exhibitors, as he clearly points out, have always been the poor relations of the terrier world – especially as compared to the exalted nabobs of the Wire or Smooth Fox Terrier fraternity! I had always imagined that we Border people would be in the ‘don’t stoop to read what these plebeians are writing’ category. I was reminded of the occasion in the 1960s when Mrs Audrey Dallison wrote a very controversial article in one of the weekly dog papers here in the UK. Mrs Dallison, whose kennel name was Gosmore, was well known in terrier circles firstly for her Wire Fox Terriers and then for her Scottish Terriers. What did she write? Well only what a great when it comes to KC registrations and many terrier judges actually thought popularity. at the time, but never admitted. She It then happened that when I was wrote that there were absolutely no searching for something recently in the 1922 edition of the Kennel Club Stud examples of certain breeds such as Book, I was again reminded of Geir’s the Border Terrier, the Norwich Terrier comments. I came upon some interesting or the Norfolk Terrier which could statistics about the popularity of breeds even compete or hold a candle to the in the UK at that time. brilliant breeds such as Wires, Scotties Airedales and Welsh etc. Well you can TOP SIXTEEN BREEDS The top sixteen UK breeds in 1922 were imagine the furore that that particular then listed in order of popularity as: statement caused!
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ut I was pleased, and relieved, that Geir Pedersen, in his article in Dog News a few weeks ago, did seem to agree with me that sometimes nowadays too many breeds are judged on presentation rather than construction. (I would argue that some of those words even apply to Border Terriers these days, but that is perhaps a discussion for another day.) Anyway Geir didn’t, however, go quite as far as I do in saying that perhaps an excessive amount of presentation and other exaggerated features, have been among the reasons why certain breeds have dropped down the popularity list
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1. Wire Fox Terrier 2. Airedale Terrier 3. Pekingese 4. Cocker Spaniel 5. Sealyham Terrier 6. Smooth Fox Terrier 7. Pomeranian 8. Bulldog 9. Irish Terrier 10. Alsatian (Wolf Dog) 11. Labrador Retriever 12. Scottish Terrier 13. Cairn Terrier 14. Rough Collie 15. Bull Terrier 16. West Highland White Terrier
So out if the sixteen most popular breeds more than half (nine) were terriers. Today not one of these terriers is in the UK’s top sixteen. Only two terrier breeds are today included in that category - the Border Terrier and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. In 1922 the Border had only been recognised as a breed by TKC for two years and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier still had to wait a further thirteen years before it would be given the accolade of KC recognition. Oh how the mighty have fallen! What would Mrs Dallison say if she found out that the half-way leader in the 2015 UK top dog league table is a Border Terrier! She would doubtless be spinning in her proverbial grave. This excursion into old volumes of TKC’s Stud Book then took me a little further and inspired me to start looking at some old dog magazines published over a hundred years ago and which I came upon recently when clearing out a closet.
FOX TERRIERS
Some of these old magazines do contain some wonderful history – some parts of that history being canine, and other parts being social. For example, in the UK’s Illustrated Kennel News of December 3,1909 I stumbled upon an advertisement by Francis Redmond one of my predecessors as Chairman of TKC. He was advertising his Totteridge Fox Terriers. They have famously been put on the map of canine history for all time, because of that wonderful painting by Arthur Wardle ‘The Totteridge Eleven’ the original of which hangs in TKC in London with a copy by the original artist at the AKC’s offices in New York. The 1909 stud advert for Totteridge listed no fewer than eight stud dogs ranging in fee from Three Guineas to Five Guineas. The most expensive fee was for Ch Dukedom, described by Francis Redmond as “Combining a striking degree of the rare properties of the two Champions from whom he is bred. He has a thorough Terrier head and expression, perfect ears, his neck and shoulders are faultless and his front legs, feet and bone are absolutely perfect with that neat hard bone so valued by the leading authorities on the Fox-terrier and characteristic of the strain. His form improves with age, and he continues to win and is as good a terrier at nine years old as ever, winning Veteran at the Fox-terrier Club show. A rare laster.” Another comment took me back to some of Geir Pedersen’s comments on length of head in Fox terriers. This was brought to mind by Redmond’s advert for the dog Dusky Diver which said: “Dusky Diver is an extraordinary long-headed Terrier, his head being quite exceptional, both as regards its length and quality and combined with this length of head, he is almost faultless in body, bone, legs and feet.” (Note the constant use of the word ‘Terrier’ to mean ‘Fox terrier’ - such was the elevated status of the breed in those days.) Anyway, you are told by Mr Redmond that for stud cards or for
puppies by his eight stud dogs you should: “Apply to his Kennelman at Whetstone House, Totteridge which is one minute from Totteridge Station on the Great Northern Railway Line where all bitches are met.” The advertisement goes on for the avoidance of doubt, to say: “The above particulars are given with a view to saving correspondence, and to answer the many inquiries received in reference to the above Stud Dogs, whose services are strictly permitted only to a few bitches in addition to those of their owner.” Just in case you had any lingering doubts as a potential user of Mr Redmond’s stud dogs you are also told: “Should any bitches visiting the above sires not prove in whelp, a second service will be allowed free.” As a footnote, it may be of interest that the famous ‘Totteridge Eleven’ work by Arthur Wardle was painted in 1897 for Francis Redmond who eventually became the third Chairman of TKC 1922 – 1925. The picture shows eleven of his famous Fox Terriers. It is a great example of dog portraiture and was executed under the watchful eye of Francis Redmond himself. Arthur Wardle remarked many years later that, “Mr. Redmond stood over me and made me ‘perfect’ all his dogs, shorten their backs, lengthen their necks and muzzles, make their ears and feet smaller than they really were. None of them was half as good as in their picture.” And the photographs that presently exist of some of the dogs only go to prove this to have been the case. I have always thought that this is a perfect early example of the techniques of those who today use Photoshop to enhance the pictures of their dogs – only in a different medium and in a different era and perhaps also with rather more expensive financial cost!
EXAGGERATION AND ADVERTISING
However, not only in those days were some of the descriptions of dogs in advertisements in dog papers perhaps slightly exaggerated but the claims for many of the canine products were also rather out if this world. For example Rackham’s Distemper Balls are described as: “The only certain Cure known for Distemper, no matter at what stage the disease has arrived, it never fails” or Rackham’s Cough Balls which: “Cure Colds and Coughs, if from distemper or otherwise. Wheezing and Asthma.” Sherleys
dog medicines on the other hand offered: “Shampoo – far better for washing than any solid soap. (Hairdressers never use solid soap.) It is very soothing to the skin, and improves the texture of the coat, and when regularly used, prevents Eczema as well as keeping the dog free from insects.” Sherleys also advertise ‘Lactol for Weaning and Rearing Puppies’ as recommended by the famous celebrity Sir Ernest Shackleton who, as Lieutenant Shackleton was the polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. “After the mother had died the puppies were put upon Lactol and judging from the photographs shown it seems to have suited them.” Or if you were attending a show you could for less than 50 cents, stay the night at the Thackeray Hotel in Great Russell Street, London which boasts: “Passenger Lifts, Bathrooms on Every Floor, Lounges and Spacious Dining, Drawing, Writing, Reading, Billiard and Smoking Rooms, Fireproof Floors, Perfect Sanitation, Telephones and Night Porters.” To make a visit to the Smoking Room perfectly satisfactory, you could always take advantage of another advertisement in the same issue of the Illustrated Kennel News, this one for Lucana Cigarettes which stated: “These Cigarettes are a Revelation. Delicious in flavour - of delightful aroma – and - totally harmless on Account of their Purity”!!!
CHANGES IN ONE HUNDRED YEARS
But that, however fascinating, is all rather a diversion away from the subject which is the presentation and exaggeration of dogs. A quick examination of some of the photographs of the day demonstrate just how much things have changed in some breeds as far as coats and presentation are concerned. Shown below are just a few which ought to make us all think. If these are evidence of the changes in presentation that we have seen in the last one hundred years, what on earth will our breeds look like in another hundred years in 2115. The mind boggles! Dog News 53
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BUD McGIVERN, MENTORING BY PHONE, A SIX SHOW WEEKEND... By Matthew H. Stander
Photos of the Iced Tea Cluster, Muncie, Indiana by Booth Photography
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ell the new Judging Approval Process began yesterday and the phones were ringing off the hook as I understand it in both New York and Raleigh with people asking questions. I am told, whether it was true or not I cannot confirm, that the reaction of some of the Board members to some of the questions was “did we really approve that”??? For the first time that I can find the concept of telephone mentoring (which I have written about before and which I detest and disapprove of totally) for the rapidly expanding so-called low entry breeds is approved as policy. Although the Judging Department and certain Board members seem to believe that this policy has been in effect since March 2012 (some say even before) I can find nothing in writing which uses those words. It seems to me that various Committees and Boards may have used this procedure as an option for certain people but would someone tell me where the words “telephone mentoring” are ac56 Dog News
The passing of Dr. Bernard (Bud) McGivern was acknowledged, certainly throughout the constituency of the American Kennel Club, with an outpouring of sympathetic reactions which can be described as simply overwhelming. And as well it should have been since Bud was not only one of the best liked people on the dog show scene he was one of the most involved individuals as well. His accomplishments in our own conformation world need not be spelt out here as those reading this column should be well aware of them but community ways as a respected and successful oral surgeon and in his working to identify victims through dental records after the 9/11 catastrophe furthered the esteem in which he Bud & Diane McGivern was held within the City of New York generally and his borough of Staten Island specifically. He was known as a great Notre Dame fan and as a graduate of that University helped form and was the founding member of the Notre Dame Club of Staten Island. I have known Bud for as long as I have been in dogs. His family was from Ohio and indeed his Mother was an original advertiser of her Miniature Poodles in DOG NEWS. Bud was the only person in my adult life who called me Matty (and got away with it) and I in return for that “favor” called him Budsy until the day he died! He was a loyal person who stood up for his friends in time of need as he did for me personally when we started DOG NEWS lo those many years ago. He was a true friend and I will miss him terribly as will the sport of dogs particularly at this time in our history. He is survived by his daughter Ryan and two brothers as his charming and lovely wife Diane predeceased him some sad 14 months ago. Rest in peace Budsy--you are missed already!
tually used! I know at least two people --one being Bob Smith who claims under the years of his involvement this a procedure of which he was unaware! But now it is in effect to the advantage of the applying judge and to the disadvantage of the breeders and anyone else showing dogs of a low entry breed. The next thing we’ll hear about is that the Board has approved a Ouija board and give approvals out on that basis so judges can get more and more breeds. Continued on page 72
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Multiple Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show
Platinum Grand Champion Imperious Hamitup Southern Belle
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Bringing Closure To Families Affected By Tragedy
water.) It was likely he was intoxicated at the time of his death according to local authorities. Although the case of the missing NIU student sadly came to a tragic end, his family had closure thanks to Wolf and her two Smooth Collies. Wolf has since retired from SAR work but continues to practice veterinary medicine at the Mendota Companion Animal Centre, P.C. Gracie and Mystery now await her at the Rainbow Bridge.
Recovering deceased victims after an accident or a natural disaster or from the scene of a crime or an act of terrorism is difficult but important work. By reliably finding human remains, specially trained Search and Rescue Dogs called Cadaver Dogs help bring closure to the families of those affected by tragedy. By Sharon Pflaumer
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the scent of human remains on land and when a body is submerged under water. Wolf and Mystery worked the shoreline, beginning on the far side of the pond. Slowly, they worked their way back to the place where Gracie had alerted. Just as they reached it, Mystery also began showing intense interest and alerted by barking. To pinpoint the location of Blue’s body, which was likely submerged, Wolf and Mystery boarded a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office boat. Slowly, the boat began quartering the section of the retention pond nearest to where both dogs alerted onshore. Mystery hung her head over the boat’s side as she tried to pick up the missing student’s scent above the water’s surface. It wasn’t long before the Smooth Collie began showing interest. Her sniffing became more intense as she picked up “whiffs” of scent. Although Mystery never did a trained alert on the water by barking as she had done on land, Wolf was confident the change in her dog’s behavior was an indication Blue’s body was submerged directly beneath them or nearby. A dive team was called in. Blue was pronounced dead at 10:15 a.m. after his body was pulled from 12-ft. of water. An autopsy was later performed, which showed there were no indications of foul play. Because Blue had removed his t-shirt, it appeared he had gone for a swim in the pond and may have been unable to climb out because of the slippery, muddy bottom. (Some theorized he may have fallen into the
Marcia Koenig training Raven on trailing.
Water search: Cathy Wolf, DVM, and Mystery.
Photo by Mary Heinrich
Photo by Mary Heinrich
arly in the morning on Saturday, April 17, 2004, a 21 year-old Northern Illinois University (NIU) student named Marlon D. Blue went missing. He was last seen by friends around 2 a.m. at a DeKalb, IL bar and eatery, when he left for a party at an apartment complex. With the hope of finding the missing young man, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office put out a request for a Search and Rescue (SAR) Dog and Handler team to look for him on Sunday. Cathy Wolf, DVM, a veterinarian in Mendota, IL and Rough and Smooth Collie breeder, responded to the “call out.” She also was a volunteer SAR Dog Handler with the Midwest K9 Emergency Response Team based in Paw Paw, IL. After Wolf loaded her gear, she called to two of her Smooth Collies. On command, the tri-color duo jumped into their crates in the back of her conversion van. With the hope of finding the missing student, Wolf set off on the 50-mile drive to DeKalb in the pre-dawn darkness. Once there, Wolf began the search for the missing student with Gracie (Shepherd's Only by Grace, n/e, HIC, SAR Mantrailing, AWCA AOM), who was trained to track live persons. After Gracie was allowed to sniff a cotton pad scented from Blue’s t-shirt, which had been found in a parking lot, Wolf commanded the Smooth Collie to “go find.” Gracie tracked Blue from the parking lot to an apartment complex where a friend of the missing student lived, then, onto the edge of a large retention pond, where she eagerly strained on her leash. Gracie wanted to Gracie finish her track but couldn’t because the trailing on scent trail ended there. grass in Now, Wolf turned to her other pre-dawn Smooth Collie, Mystery (Shepherd's light. Mysterious Ways, n/e, SAR Cadaver, AWCA AOM), who was trained to track
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SAR Dog Certification SAR Dogs are certified through several organizations such as the North American Search Dog Network. Typically, dogs initially are certified as either Mantrailers or Air Scenting/ Area Search Dogs. Mantrailers follow the missing person’s scent left behind by his footprints on vegetation. In order to do this, the dogs first sniff an article with the missing person’s scent on it. (An article such as piece of the missing person’s clothing is put in a bag. Cotton pads, which absorb the person’s scent from the article, also are put in the bag. SAR Dogs are allowed to sniff one of the cotton pads instead of the article. This procedure ensures the missing person’s scent on the article is not compromised by repeated human handling, i.e., whenever the article is touched by a person, it absorbs their scent.) Air Scenting/Area Search Dogs also are allowed to sniff something with the missing person’s scent on it. Then, they quarter back and forth in front of their handler like hunting dogs, as they search for airborne “whiffs” of the missing person’s scent. Once they pick it up, their quartering narrows until they hone in on its origin, i.e., the location of the missing person. After receiving additional training, SAR Dogs may be further certified for disaster, wilderness, snow, water, and cadaver searches. Disaster search involves finding victims buried or trapped by rubble after a natural disaster such as an earthquake or a manmade one like 9/11. Wilderness search involves finding victims lost in rugged terrain such as parks or unincorporated lands. Snow search involves finding victims buried by an avalanche in a mountain range, at a ski resort, etc. Cadaver Dogs, or Human Remains Detection Dogs as they are sometimes called, search for the remains of deceased persons in the form of a body or body parts on land or when submerged under water. “King County Search Dogs gets call outs to search for
Marcia Koenig and Coyote (Sitz von der Hose) after Korean Air Flight 801 crashed in Guam in 1997.
missing people who may or may not be alive. While we always hope to find a missing person alive, Cadaver Dogs can find them even when they’re not,” Marcia Koenig says. She and her husband, Andy Rebmann, founded the non-profit organization, which provides volunteer SAR Dog and Handler teams for call outs by the King County Sheriff's Office in Seattle, WA. Koenig has been involved in SAR work since 1972. She is a founding member of the American Rescue Dog Association (ARDA), the Texas Unit of ARDA, and Northwest Disaster Search Dogs. Over the years, she and her dogs have responded to 100s of call outs. Her current SAR Dog is a high drive German Shepherd Dog named Raven (M-Raven Sitz von der Hose), who is certified in Area, Cadaver and Water Search. Raven has responded to 73 call outs to date and is Koenig’s 4th SAR Dog. “On several occasions, we have been involved in searches for forensic evidence,” Koenig says. “For example, sometimes the authorities want us to find a crime scene. Cadaver Dogs can do that by detecting the location of body fluids in soil. Or the authorities may have a bone and want us to find the rest of the bones.” Sometimes dog and handler teams are called out to look for someone who is a possible suicide. In that event, they only respond if the person is unarmed or if they’ve been missing for at least a week. “Occasionally, we get call outs for situations where we don’t know what we will find,” Koenig says. Training aids When SAR Dogs were first trained back in the 1970s, they were mostly “live find” dogs, i.e., dogs that search for people who are still alive. Training Cadaver Dogs was difficult back then due to the lack of available “training aids” according to Koenig. “The best we could do was take a dog up to the subject of a search who was found dead. With the permission of the sheriff’s department, we allowed it to sniff the deceased body. That was the only way we could train a dog to recognize the scent of human decomposition,” says Koenig. (While live people each have their own unique scent, all human decomposition gives off the same scent or odor.) Eventually, a company began making a training aid that could be purchased, a product called Pseudo Scent that closely replicates the odor of a dead human body. “As the human body decomposes, a wide spectrum of volatile chemicals is given off. Pseudo Scent contains some of those same chemicals. In addition to training the dogs on Pseudo Scent; now, we can legally get soil
Raven descending stairs during a boat search; a good example of why agility training is necessary for SAR Dogs.
taken from underneath where a human body decomposed. Or we can train Cadaver Dogs by using bloodor body fluid-stained clothing worn by a person when they died. Some companies also sell human teeth and pieces of bones. In Photo by Marcia Koenig states where it’s legal, placenta also may be purchased to train Cadaver Dogs. However, it’s not legal to purchase human body parts,” Koenig says. Modern Cadaver Dog Training Given the ready availability of training aids now, Cadaver Dog training has changed radically. Instead of allowing the dog to sniff a decomposing corpse, a handler begins by setting up a row of concrete blocks. “We put a training aid like a human tooth or a piece of bone in an open glass jar and set the jar inside one of the concrete blocks. Next, we take the dog along the row of blocks; stopping momentarily to point out each one to the dog. When the dog hits the ‘hot’ block, the one with the training aid inside it, we click a clicker and reward the dog if it shows any interest at all--even so much as turning its nose toward it,” Koenig says. After the dog begins to reliably show interest in the “hot” block, a trained alerting behavior is added. This could be a “sit,” “down,” or “bark” depending upon the requirements of each individual SAR Dog Unit. A trained alerting behavior is trained in addition to the dog’s “natural” alerting behavior. Natural alerting behavior is something the dog does without prompting whenever it detects the odor of human decomposition, i.e., the dog’s posture might become more alert or rigid, its pace might slow, or its sniffing might become more intense. “Although we try to read the dog’s body language carefully, we always add a trained ‘alerting’ behavior because you don’t always know for sure when
Andy Rebmann working his SAR Dog Carlo on concrete blocks.
Photo by Jennifer Brenes
Photo by Cadaver Dog K9 Search Specialty Associates
Photo by Cadaver Dog K9 Search Specialty Associates
Coyote searching for survivors or human remains in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He was Koenig’s third SAR Dog and certified in Trailing, Cadaver, Water and Article Search.
Marcia Koenig and Raven, her fourth SAR Dog, were called to Oso, WA after a catastrophic mudslide occurred there on March 22, 2014. the dog has found the scent,” Koenig says. “This is particularly true of new handlers, who tend to think everything their dog does is an indication they found it. If we’re looking for something very difficult to find that’s buried for example and an inexperienced dog and handler team think they’ve found it, we have an older, more experienced SAR Dog proof the find.” From this point on in the Cadaver Dog training process, the dog is commanded to do the trained alerting behavior as soon as it shows interest in the hot block and is immediately rewarded when it does. After sufficient repetitions, the dog pairs the trained alerting behavior with finding the scent and being rewarded so it “alerts” automatically. “We do small area searches next, where we might conceal the training aid in bushes on the edge of a grassy field and have the dog find it. Once the dog can find the training aid in a small area, we place it in a slightly larger area and so on. We also begin hiding the scent by covering it with some leaves, burying it very shallowly with dirt or hanging it from a tree branch. We keep adding different things to make finding the scent more difficult and rewarding the dog each time it does. Eventually, the dog learns to reliably find the scent wherever we hide it at any location,” Koenig says. Land and water searches Cadaver Dogs work on land and water. In either location, a decomposing body gives off volatile chemicals as already mentioned. As the odor of the chemicals disburses, it fans out in cone shape. On land, the scent cone may be moved by wind or tamped down close to the ground by rain. On water in the case of a submerged body, the scent rises to the surface in the shape of a cone. Once there, the scent may hover directly above the location of the submerged body on a still day, or be blown about by wind and carried downstream by currents. Just as an Air Scenting/Area Search Dog quarters out in front of its handler when searching for airborne whiffs of the scent cone on land, a dog and handler team quarter sections of a lake, pond or river in a low sided boat when searching for the scent cone given off by a submerged body. The dog hangs its head over the side of the boat in order to better detect whiffs of the scent cone. When the dog picks it up, the dog does natural alerting behavior(s) as described above. The dog does its trained alerting behavior when the boat is directly above the source of the scent cone where the odor of human decomposition is the strongest. The handler then marks their location with GPS and divers are called in to retrieve the submerged body.
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AKC vs 4-H Juniors
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project has requirements to be met to complete the project. Each project must complete a record book at the end of the year detailing the steps of their project. I think the practice of producing an annual record book is an idea that could be included as a requirement for Westminster or AKC/Eukanuba. Junior Showmanship is considered the “animal husbandry” portion of the program, and the students are required to answer specific questions. The answers to these questions require study and a basic understanding of “animal husbandry” for dogs. Each age and experience division has different questions that are appropriate for them. Here are some examples: Q#1: Examples of core vaccinations include: A. Distemper, canine adeno virus-2, canine parainflueza, canine parvo virus-2, and rabies. B. Distemper, canine adeno virus-2, canine parvo virus-2, and rabies. (correct answer) C. Distemper, canine adeno virus-2, Bordetella bronchiseptica, canine parvo virus-2, and rabies. D. Distemper, canine adeno virus-2, canine parainflueza, canine parvo virus-2, Bordetella bronchiseptica, and rabies. 64 Dog News
Q#2: The first symptoms of which type of internal parasite include shortness of breath, a shallow cough, and a tendency toward easy tiring: A. Hookworm B. Tick C. Heartworm (correct answer) D. Giardia Q#3: Hocks that turn in toward one another and rear feet that toe out is called ... a. slightly narrow rear b. bandy or wide rear c. cow-hocked rear (correct answer) d. correct, straight rear Q#4 This topline is a back that is too long with a dip or concave curvature behind the withers a. Hollow back b. Saddle back (correct answer) c. Roach back d. Camel back There are canine anatomy, training, and grooming questions. These questions can be asked orally in the ring, or can be part of a written test before judging. As you can see, the questions require the junior to do and know more than just be skillful in the ring. Sometimes, especially in AKC competition, a Junior’s dog is so well trained that there is very little real handling required. Personally, I tend to reward a Junior who is actually exhibiting handling skills. But a Junior
should not be penalized for training his or her dog so well, and these questions would help a judge in making a decision. This is one area I think AKC needs to bring back to our Junior competition. Judges used to be allowed to ask questions in the ring - although most were not as “technical” as those asked of 4H Juniors. Being able to answer an adult not only demonstrates study and knowledge, it increases a Junior’s poise and confidence. How many of our AKC Juniors could answer these questions properly? I have a very high opinion of AKC Juniors so I don’t think this would be an unwieldy requirement. When it comes to skillfully presenting a dog in the ring, our top Juniors take a back seat to absolutely no one. As a matter of fact, if done properly and with care, judging some of our junior classes is the most difficult assignment at our shows. When the juniors are that good, it is an exciting and enjoyable competition to judge. Actually, one or two of our top Juniors locally started in 4-H. Since these young people are going to be our future dog show leaders, why not allow them to show that they are really learning about their breed, dog shows, and dogs in general? It may take a little longer than two minutes a dog if we can ask a question or two of our juniors, but so what? If time is a concern, questions can be done in writing before the class. This was done at the 4-H where my wife judged because she preferred it that way. I call on AKC to bring this important factor of judging juniors back to AKC competition. Of course, sometimes this can be humorous. I remember judging a big Junior entry at a show that used to be held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I asked one young girl, showing a Golden Retriever, “What was your dog bred for?” She quickly replied, “He’s a Show Dog.” “Yes, I know,” I said, “But what does he do in the Field?” “Oh,” she said, very seriously, “He isn’t allowed to run in the field. He would get stickers and ruin his coat.” It took all my control not to laugh out loud. But, of course, she was correct. What do you think?
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FCI IN CHOPPY WATERS By Vince Hogan Editor in Chief www.ourdogs.co.uk
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he ongoing scenario concerning the state of play in the FCI has rumbled on in the days leading up to the FCI European Dog Show in Oslo at the start of September An event which should be one of the flagship events in the FCI calendar is paling in significance as the Scandinavian Kennel Clubs have all held board meetings to discuss a number of matters recently raised, primarily by the Norwegian Kennel Club itself. Items under the microscope include the World Dog Show 2019 being held in Shanghai as recently reported in DOG NEWS; now you can add into the mix the FCI’s attitude to canine welfare issues and also the voting structure within the FCI’s general Assembly. A number of FCI member countries are unhappy that newer and much smaller ’doggie’ countries have the same voting rights as much older and larger dog countries such as the Scandinavian block....the Nordic countries. All of this has kicked off ever since the last general assembly gave the World Show to China....with many of the smaller doggie nations voting in their favour whereas many of the European ones seem to have voted for Germany.
FINNISH STATEMENT The latest round of press releases started with the Finnish Kennel Club late last week in a statement signed by the CEO of the Finnish Kennel Club, Markku Mähönen. The statement of the Finnish Kennel Club concerning decision-making in the FCI and the treatment of dogs in China. The Board of the Finnish Kennel Club discussed the issue in its meeting today 27th August 2015. The Finnish Kennel Club is 68 Dog News
a full member of the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale). The FCI General Assembly recently entrusted the World Dog Show 2019 to China, prompting dog people all around the world to protest loudly against the abuse of dogs in China. The decision of the FCI General Assembly has met with strong criticism globally after the assembly, and Finland is no exception. The Finnish Kennel Club appreciates the opinions and feelings of its members and speaks with their voice. The Finnish Kennel Club is strongly against the Chinese practice of eating dogs and any festivals where this reprehensible tradition is upheld. The intentional torture of dogs prior to slaughtering is particularly inhumane. Even though the decision to entrust the World Dog Show 2019 to China was made in accordance with the FCI Statutes, the importance of general opinion cannot be overlooked. It is unquestionable that the authority of the FCI and the prestige and reputation of the World Dog Show brand have taken a serious blow because of the decision. The Finnish Kennel Club states that granting the WDS 2019 to China would have required far more thorough scrutiny and preparation by the FCI General Committee. The General Committee should have put more emphasis on the fact that China has only been a full member of the FCI for a few years. China as a whole is still far from being a modern, developed kennel country and there are areas where dogs are treated very cruelly. China Kennel Union has taken measures to improve dog welfare in the country, but imagining that a World Dog Show in China could put things
right is too much to hope for. Many FCI member countries have had to wait for years – sometimes decades – before earning the right to host this prestigious show. At the General Assembly in Milan, the Finnish Kennel Club voted for Germany as the host of the WDS 2019. The FKC supports the proposal of the Norwegian Kennel Club that the FCI should draw up a set of standards a member country must fulfil if it is to host a World Dog Show. These standards should include, but not be limited to, a sufficiently long period as full member (NKC proposes 10 years) and documented evidence of the position and welfare of dogs in the country applying for the show, as well as a description of the actions taken in the member country to improve dog welfare if necessary. The Finnish Kennel Club recommends all Finnish judges who will be invited to judge at the WDS 2019, as well as all exhibitors thinking about participating with their dogs, to pay attention to this statement of the FKC. The Swedish Kennel Club has given out a similar statement. The FKC calls for an extraordinary General Assembly The Board of the Finnish Kennel Club requests the FCI General Committee to call an extraordinary General Assembly to discuss the current situation of the FCI. Since the General Assembly in Milan the FCI General Committee has declared a set of actions to improve the welfare of dogs, but this policy must also be ratified by FCI General Assembly and the actions be included in the FCI rules and regulations, as the Norwegian Kennel Club suggests. Moreover, there are also
other problems related to the decision-making and the planning of operations, and solving these problems requires changes in the FCI Statutes. One such problem, with major strategic implications, concerns its economy. At the moment the operation of the FCI is largely financed by only a handful of member countries. If these members consider actions disadvantageous for the FCI, the entire economical situation of the FCI may worsen dramatically. The income must be rearranged so that all member countries contribute in a more equitable way to cover the expenses of the FCI. The current system is based on how actively the different member countries arrange various international canine events, and the main source of income is the fees from international shows. As the Finnish Kennel Club sees it, the more active members should be rewarded for their hard work instead of being punished by imposing heavier fees. The FCI does not have a sufficiently comprehensive and detailed plan of action approved by its General Assembly, nor is the budgeting up to the standards that can be expected from a large international organisation. It is quite incomprehensible that the FCI General Committee can propose to the General Assembly a plan to raise the CACIB show fees without presenting any argumentation or budget grounds for such a proposal in the agenda. This increase will hit hardest those member countries that are already contributing the lion’s share to the FCI finances. The requirements for adequate planning and budgeting must be included in the FCI Statutes in far more detail than they are at the moment. The Finnish Kennel Club
expects that the FCI General Committee prepares its proposals to the General Assembly in far more profound detail and also takes full responsibility for them. The General Committee must follow the principles of good leadership and administration . Member countries must have the right to express their opinion The FKC cannot accept that the FCI threatens to impose sanctions on a member country, in this case Norway, for expressing their own and their members’ opinions. What makes this even more deplorable is the fact that these threats are directed against a full member of the FCI. The Norwegian Kennel Club can stand as a model in the promotion of dog welfare and breeding. If the NKC had not made their view clear, the FCI would not have initiated the recently declared actions to improve the welfare of dogs. Thus the proposals put forward by the NKC will ultimately benefit both the dogdom and the FCI. The future The Finnish Kennel Club is concerned about the future of its central organisation, the FCI, and calls for open discussion to improve both the position of the FCI as a central organisation and the welfare of dogs all over the world. Secrecy is unacceptable, and discussion – including the critical opinions – must be seen as a constructive opportunity and not a threat. Many different cultures are represented within the FCI, enriching us all, but the highest principle of all FCI member countries must be the promotion of dog welfare. (END) This statement then prompted a response from the Norwegian Kennel Club. “Ms. Trine Hage, CEO of the Norwegian Kennel Club, appreciates the support from our Nordic neighbours and said, -“We support the opinions expressed by the Finnish
Kennel Club in this statement. It is crucial for the Norwegian Kennel Club to have the support of both the Swedish and Finnish Kennel Clubs, and we firmly believe that the points of view that are now being expressed will make a significant difference for dogs all over the world, including China. The Norwegian Kennel Club looks forward to the continued work to improve dog welfare, also on the international arena. - With the support we are now receiving, and the snowball that we recently started rolling, we look forward to this work with great optimism, says Hage.” DENMARK SPEAKS It was then the turn of the Danish Kennel Club (DKK) who had also met on August 27th, to issue their statement. The tone of this response is somewhat different but not surprising bearing in mind that the President of the DKK, Mr Jorgen Hindse, is also the head of the FCI European Section. Social media in Denmark suggests that not all dog folk in Denmark follow the official line however. Their statement reads as follows: Statement from the board of the Danish Kennel Club regarding decision making processes in the FCI and dog welfare At the Danish Kennel Club board meeting on 27 August 2015, the following statement was adopted unanimously: Dog welfare in China The Danish Kennel Club (DKK) strongly dissociates itself from the use of dogs as food and from the grotesque treatment that dogs are exposed to in some parts of China. The DKK did not vote for the Chinese Kennel Union (CKU) as host for the WDS in 2019. The CKU won the right to organise the World Dog Show by a democratic vote among the member countries of the FCI. Nobody spoke against it at the general assembly.
The DKK respects the decision of the democratic majority and request the other FCI member countries to support the CKU’s efforts to improve the conditions for dogs in China and have the Yulin Dog Meat Eating Festival banned. FCI and dog welfare Of the FCI Statutes, article 2.1., it appears that the aim of the FCI is to promote the breeding and use of purebred dogs whose functional health and physical features meet the standard. Of article 2.3. it appears as well that the aim of the FCI is to promote the support dogdom and dog welfare worldwide. The DKK wholeheartedly supports these aims. The Norwegian Kennel Club has made a proposal for the coming general assembly of the FCI Europe Section about giving a more explicit definition of dog welfare in the FCI statutes. The DKK find the proposals interesting to discuss in the FCI and looks forward to this. Membership of the FCI The DKK supports the FCI. The DKK does not find any reasons to discuss continuous membership of the FCI. The DKK has, however, on several occasions demonstrated that we do not find the FCI decision making process with one vote per country expedient or sustainable. The DKK therefore proposes the FCI general committee to immediately appoint a task group to prepare a proposal for reforms, so that we can have a weighting of votes that reflects the number of registrations and the dog activities in the member countries. The result of the task group’s work should result in concrete proposals for presentation at the next FCI general assembly. The DKK will communicate this proposal to the FCI general committee without delay. The DKK is of the opinion that the membership of the FCI gives much more advantages
than disadvantages for Danish dog sport. At the same time, as an FCI member the DKK has far greater possibilities to influence the work for dog welfare globally. A resignation from membership of the FCI or an exclusion would have serious consequences for the dog sport in Denmark. All at once it would no longer be possible to hold international dog competitions in Denmark. Neither obedience, agility, working or field trials, nor any other activity. International dog shows would be past history and Danish judges would not be permitted to judge abroad, just as we here in the DKK and or breed clubs and regions would not be able to organise dog shows with international FCI judges. But most important of all: Danish pedigrees would no longer be recognised internationally. Consequently it would not be possible to breed dogs across borders or export puppies to another FCI country. The board of the DKK does not wish to put our members, breeders and clubs/regions in such a situation. Closing remark The board of the DKK still follows the development closely. If at one time the need of a discussion in the DKK’s competent bodies, the presidency of the board of representatives, should arise, this will be initiated. Signed by Jørgen Hindse (President) and Jens Glavind Managing Director WHERE TO FROM HERE? It’s anyone’s guess where things will end right now. The FCI finds itself in choppy waters and where some people think that the Norwegian KC has started to go overboard on these issues, others think that this is only the beginning. After the Oslo show there is a big European meeting of all the Kennel Clubs and there will be more to report from there…that you can be sure of!
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tated in the Premium List of the upcoming 4 shows on Thursday and Friday of 2 days in Maine is the statement “Make this a 6 Show Weekend” since there are two shows in New Hampshire the following Saturday and Sunday. The Maine shows are limited in conformation to 475 dogs so that they can fall into the under 500dog requirement. Here we go again limiting entries while AKC is attempting to expand them using sometimes crazy ideas to do so. Yet these clubs may accept 25 OB dogs and 75 Rally and get away with a 475-limit in conformation! Makes no sense to me holding these 2 shows a day in the first place but to hold them back to back is another bad Board decision which of course will be answered by the Board as saying this was recommended by Staff. Well since when does Board accept everything Staff recommends? That’s the excuse I hear was being given for the awarding of the single championship point from the 4 to 6 month class. Staff suggested it and we merely approved it--has the Board no understanding of the sense of the sport? Why approve it in the first place and then end up with egg on the face and have to do away with it?
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Letters to the Editor KENNEL CLUB’S OPEN LETTER TO THE DAILY MAIL FOLLOWING THE ARTICLE: ‘I GET RID OF DOGS AS SOON AS THEY STOP BEING CUTE PUPPIES’ BY SHONA SIBARY Dear Editor, The article in Friday’s paper ‘I get rid of dogs as soon as they stop being cute puppies’ by Shona Sibary, is actually a fantastic example of what not to do when buying a puppy. I wanted to provide an alternative suggestion of why Shona has trouble keeping dogs that I hope will prevent her, and other people, repeating these mistakes. It is not surprising that when her puppies grow into dogs, Shona is unable to cope. I would suggest that she is not the unemotional dog owner she puts forward, but instead her ignorance around responsible puppy buying is the root of the problem. Shona seems to do all the wrong things when buying a puppy, falling for the cute factor instead of asking ‘is the breed right for my family’s lifestyle?’ What is the breeding environment like? Have the puppies been well socialised? Shona’s first dog, Juno, was a Siberian Husky cross. One of the factors to bear in mind when you buy a crossbreed is that you cannot know which characteristics it will inherit from each parent breed, so it can be difficult to predict your new pet’s suitability for your lifestyle. However, one half of Juno’s cross is the Siberian Husky, which is a breed strictly for the active as they were bred to pull sleds. They are also extremely intelligent, and so without proper exercise and stimulation, they will cause problems for an unprepared owner as they try to entertain themselves and use up their excess energy. Choosing the right breed for your lifestyle is of utmost importance. There are over 200 different pedigree dog breeds recognised in the UK, and of course crossbreeds too, and they vary widely in terms of exercise requirements and personality. There are events like Discover Dogs, which takes place every year in London and introduces the public to hundreds of different breed and offers expert advice. Furthermore, even though Shona admitted she wasn’t getting the Rhodesian Ridgeback she thought she was when she bought Alba, she went ahead as he was ‘too gorgeous to resist’. This is unsurprisingly, a common way people fall into buying a dog unsuitable for them, and why puppy buyers should always see the puppy before they buy it and never bring the
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children on a first visit. You need to do all of your research about your breed and breeder before you put yourself in this position. From Shona’s description, it sounds as if she bought from breeders who did not know what they were doing. It doesn’t sound as if she checked to see if the supposed ‘pedigree dog’ was registered on the Kennel Club database, which you can easily check online. Here you can also see if the parents of any KC registered dog have been health tested. It also seems that Shona didn’t meet the litter with their mother. This is one of the fundamental rules when buying a puppy always see the litter with the mother, in their breeding environment, before agreeing to buy a puppy. Perhaps most worryingly, her puppy Pippa was brought in from Eastern Europe. The story that the owner was unable to cope sounds doubtful, considering that puppies are not legally allowed to be brought in to the country until they are at least 8 weeks old - how long did the owner have the puppy for? It sounds as if the puppy was brought over by one of the growing number of unscrupulous breeders who are cheaply breeding dogs in horrific environments and then smuggling them into the UK to sell for maximum profit. Puppy buyers should always see a litter with its mum before deciding on a dog - they “YOU KNOW, THE MIND IS LIKE AN UMBRELLA…”
“…IT WORKS BETTER IF ITS OPEN!”
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. should see, first-hand, the temperament and personality of the mum, as this is a good indication of how the puppy will turn out. The litter should be well socialised, vaccinated and they should never be separated before they are eight weeks old. Kennel Club Assured Breeders all sign up to these rules and their paperwork and premises are checked by the Kennel Club so we would always recommend going to an Assured Breeder. Clearly unaware of the importance of a finding a good breeder and choosing the right breed for her lifestyle, Shona is setting herself up to fail time and time again. Unfortunately, her story is not uncommon and one of the reasons so many dogs need to be rehomed and rescue organisations are at breaking point. It just so happens that Shona’s article coincides with Puppy Awareness Week which begins this week. So perhaps she should watch the Kennel Club’s video guide to buying a puppy: http:// www.thekennelclub.org.uk/our-resources/kennelclub-campaigns/puppy-farming/puppy-awareness-week/. Laura Quickfall London, UK Re: EDITORIAL AUGUST 28 Thank you for being a voice to the powers that be at AKC - Where is AKC heading? We the core breeder exhibitors are rethinking our place in all this and wondering what will happen to our passion over decades in the future of our industry. Its very sad to see entries decline - Championships become impossible to obtain with plain ole good breed type. Breeders retiring and leaving a big void of knowledgeable breed mentors for the future. Where will we be in 10 years? Pat Keen Fernandes Knightsen, CA LATE ANSWER TO THIS WEEK’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK, The proposed Certificate of Merit Title which the Delegates are to vote upon at the September meeting awards a point even when there is no competition--Do you think that is a good idea insofar as an AKC title is concerned? Doris Cozart I understand that encouraging participation is very important. There are other ways to encourage new exhibitors. I am glad they dropped the idea of awarding a Championship point. I feel any award should have competition or there is no value in it. Any certificate awarded by AKC should have merit.
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The 2015 Portuguese Water Dog National Specialty
A Big Show in Little Bavaria! By Remy Smith-Lewis
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ur 2015 National took place in the historic Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, Michigan. Frankenmuth is located about an hour north of Detroit. The host hotel was the Bavarian Inn Lodge and the show site was just an easy walk across and down the street from the hotel, at the Harvey Kern Community Pavilion. The hotel, befitting of its name, had a Bavarian theme throughout including the food served in the restaurant and the authentic uniforms that the hotel staff wore. The specialty started on Friday, July 31 with Water Trial Practice. The actual trial started the following day on August 1st, it was a 2-day trial ending on Sunday, August 2nd. Obedience & Rally was held Monday, August 3rd in the same pavilion that the conformation would be held in. Conformation judging kicked off on Monday night with Futurity. Futurity was judged by Mrs. Robin Burmeister of Galloway, OH Best Sr. in Futurity was Marshview's Great Ballz Of Fire owned by P Davries & S. T. Kipp & L. Schinker
& J. A. Vanderbush and bred by Patricia Devries & Julie Vanderbush. Tuesday, August 4th started off the day with sweepstakes judged by Ms. Kristen Cofiell of Glastonbury, CT. Ms. Cofiell had an entry of 147 total with the largest class being 20 6-9 month bitches. Her best in sweeps was Drewsar Kwik Set owned and bred by Mari & Sara Szauerzopf. Best oppsite in Sweeps was Mainsail N Sequel Locked N Loaded. he first agility trial also took place on Tuesday as well on the lawn right outside the pavilion where conformation was held. Later that Tuesday night was the Top 20. Top 20 is still very new to the PWDCA, as we have only had them with in the last five years. We had 19 entries this year and if I am correct this is one of the largest entries we have ever had. Among the Top Twenty judges were Mr. Roger Gifford from Xenia, OH, as the All-Breed Judge. For the second time we had a tie for the people’s choice in the Top Twenty. It was a father and daughter tie between sire GCH.Manitou Lone Star CDX RAE WWD AOM SROM, owned by Amy Phelan bred by Victoria Robinson and Beverly Rafferty Continued on page 82
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and daughter, GCH. Chasin Waves Head Over Keels, owned by Bonnie Chase, Saudi Cantwell and Rindi Gaudet bred by Bonnie Chase. The winner of the top 20 was GCH Valkyrie I’m All That Neocles, owned by Julie W. Parker and Letty Afong, bred by Letty Afong, Julie W. Parker and Katie Barrett-Kramer. Wednesday started the breed judging by Mr. Bill P. Shelton of Pomona, CA. Mr. Shelton had 82 class dogs to judge. His best of winners was last year’s reserve winners dog named new CH. Odysea Impresario At Pouch Cove owned by Milan Lint & Peggy Helming bred by Martha J Thomas & Peggy Helming & Milan Lint. Reserve winner’s dog was International CH. Patriot’s Life In The Fast Lane Owned by Iiona GriffioenVan Beek and Kathy McLemore Maguire bred by Kathy McLemore Maguire. Also on Wednesday was the 2nd agility trial and non-regular classes, they were judged by Mrs. Virginia Murray of Island Lake, IL. Mrs. Murray was a longtime top professional 82 Dog News
handler for 35 years. Over the years she had great success with many top winners in several Groups. In the 1980’s she became involved with water dogs, showing many of them including a best in show winner. Her winner of stud dog was CH Timberoak's Drifter Diver OA OAJ owned by Linda Winkler and bred by Linda Scheele. The winner of Brood Bitch was CH. Pinehaven Funny Girl RE OA UD OAJ NF CWDX owned by Victoria Robinson & Beverly Rafferty bred by Beverly Rafferty. Later that evening was a silent auction and cocktails. I think we have to enjoy events like this when we are at the National, as it is the one time a year we get to see ev-
erybody we really need to take advantage of it and enjoy one another’s company. Thursday was the bitch day and junior showmanship. There was a total of 144 bitches entered and 10 Junior handlers. Winners bitch was Questar’s Out of a Blue Clear Sky owned by Marilyn Rimmer and Logan Ott bred by Marilyn Rimmer. Something that I thought was neat was the winners bitch was sired CH. Pinehaven The Pretender, who also was the sire of two pervious national specialty winners, Continued on page 86
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very impressive 80-page premium list arrived in the mail for the upcoming MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB show on Thursday, October 1st. Entries close for the dog show, that is held once every five years, on Wednesday, September 16th. In this age of show giving clubs not printing their premium lists but rather putting them on line, this M&E is sure to be a keepsake. The show will no doubt be a huge success, as it has been in the past, with unique offerings from an art show, a complimentary continental breakfast courtesy of TAKE THE LEAD to the free box lunch for exhibitors courtesy of the club. So grab your hat, and join this special event. Congratulations to Pug fancier CAROLYN KOCH, who enjoyed the ultimate win last weekend when her American Saddlebred stallion, WGC Marc Of Charm, won the Open Gaited Stake at the World Championship Horse Show in Louisville. Multiple group judge and Vizsla breeder BUD MCGIVERN has passed away. He was closely associated with the Westminster and Westchester Kennel Clubs and of course the Staten Island Kennel Club where he lived with his late wife DIANE. This weekend’s Westchester show will have a big void with his absence. BUD always had a mischievous twinkle in his eyes and was always upbeat. A jokester with a winning smile, he was in fact one of the good guys. There was a serious side to this gentleman, using his skills as a dentist he helped identify victims from the 9/11 tragedy. Unbeknown to only a few, this so affected BUD that he developed post traumatic stress syndrome. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest condolences to his daughter RYAN and the entire 84 Dog News
MCGIVERN family. Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries… KAREN & GARY WILSON, SULIE & GREG PAVEZA, KAREN & RC WILLIAMS and PAM & BOB LAMBIE. Celebrating Birthdays…A major one for KIMBERLY CALVACCA, SCOTT SOMMER, GAYLE BONTECOU, KATHY MENAKER, CAROL GROSSMAN, MICHAEL SHEPHERD, ADAM BERNARDIN, ANNE KATONA, JUDY SILKER, JULIE LUX, BETSY DALE, RICK BAGGENSTOS, KEN KAUFMANN, CONNIE CLARK, DIANE MALENFANT, CARLOS ROJAS, DORIS BOYD, MIKE STONE, WENDY KELLERMAN, JOHN RONALD, PAT ULLOA, LOUISE RITTER, BETH DOWD, BOB FORSYTH, MARY JANE CARBERRY, NAN GILLIARD, GEORGIA HARRIS, JUNE MATARZZO, CHARLES BARIS, PAIGE MCCARVER, TINA YUHL, HELEN LEE JAMES, ELLY RENSINK, PEGGY MCILWAINE BEISEL, VIRGINIA MURRAY and KAREN JUSTIN.
the Gossip column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris
Oz
Select Dog and Award of Merit For The Second Consecutive Year At The PWD National Specialty Thank You Judge Mr. William Shelton
Sired by the 2008 PWD National Specialty Winner, the Group and Specialty Winning Oz has been Best of Breed at Westminster KC and also the Peoples’ Choice Winner at the 2014 PWD National Top Twenty event. All in very limited showing.
Best In Specialty Show Winning GCh. Freestyle The Wiz CD BN RN WWD THD CGCA AOMs SROM
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CH. Questar’s Thunder and Lighting and CH. Freestyle Ocean Breeze. Reserve winners bitch was OreoBay Lovin' Every Minute owned by Deb Valenta & Nigel J. Clark bred by D. Coleman & N. Clark & B. Nordan. Best Jr. Handler was Amy E. Maciejewski from the open Jr. class. Another new event we had at this year’s specialty was OHA Reception. It was a fun party where are all of our breed’s owner handlers in all venues got a chance to reconnect with one another. There was food, drinks, and dancing; my kind of party. On the day we were all waiting for, Friday, Mr. Shelton had 116 champions to judge. We all checked in one at a time as
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always. Mr. Shelton broke all of the dogs into six different groups with 10 or so dogs in each group and did the same for the bitches. After judging all of the groups of each sex he would bring them all back in the ring and made his cuts. I have to say I liked this method; it made the trip worthwhile for everyone, as they got their fair share of time in the ring. Mr. Shelton kept all of us on the edge of our seats as he worked all of the dogs against one another. It was fun to see all of the handlers and dogs give it their all and truly make it a dog show. After we had all gave it our best Mr. Shelton selected for his best of breed, last year’s Best of Winners GCH. Aviator’s Lady’s Man De Remis owned by Remy Smith-Lewis and Julie Conger bred by Mike and Cathy Dugan. Best of Winners was Odysea Impresario at Pouch Cove owned by Milan Lint and Peggy Helming bred by Martha J. Thomas and Peggy Helming and Milan Lint, again who went Reserve Winners dog last year. Best of Opposite was the Winners Bitch was Questar’s Out of a Blue Clear Sky owned by Marilyn Rimmer and Logan Ott bred by Marilyn Rimmer. Select dog was GCH. Freestyle the Wiz owned by Marie and Peter Fogach and Jane Freeman, bred by Jane Freeman. Select Bitch was GCH. Odyseas Glimmerglass Pouch Cove owned by Martha and Mary Thomas, bred by Martha and Mary Thomas, Peggy Helming and Milan Lint, who was winners bitch last year and the littermate to this year’s Best of Winners dog. It was really neat to see the consistency in winners from last year, and a true testament for the second year the sire of the three repeat winners GCH. Claircreek Impression De Matisse. How amazing it is to be a top show dog and then to go on and reproduce a golden star. You know after every big dog show, I always get a little nostalgic. The amazing thing about the sport of dogs is that on any given weekend, in some location, you can bring people from all different walks of life together under one roof to share one thing; their love for dogs. We are all so blessed that we have our dogs and the sport. We need to make sure we can do whatever it is to preserve this sport so that down the line some other 10 year-old boy might say to his mom “I want to show dogs” just like I did and his mother can have a local dog show to take him to or a breeder to call on. Congratulations to all of the winners and hope to see you all next year.
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