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Dog News Contents • September 5, 2014 10 Editorial 14 The Way It Is: Judging Introspection By Sari Brewster Tietjen 18 Babbling: International Relationships By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen 22 Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander
21st Anniversary of
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68 Words From Trustees & Founders: By Pat Laurans,
26 Wallace, Regimental Mascot By Nick Waters
32 You And Your Vet By Merry Fitzgerald, DVM 34 Bests Of The Week
Thomas H. Bradley, III, Cindy Vogels, Jeffrey Pepper and Dottie Collier
70 From The Days of Small Beginnings: A Chat With Thomas H. Bradley, III and Edd E. Bivin, Former Chairmen of Take The Lead
38 Ten Questions Asked of Don Powell 42 True North: A Report From Canada By Allison Foley 44 On Point: The Pointer By MJ Nelson 46 The Kennel Club Offers Advice On Social Media Use
By Karl M. Stearns
74 How You Can Help
54 Dogs In Print, On The Web And On Social Media By Chris King 56 Dogs Under Fire On The Gaza Strip By Yossi Guy 60 A New, Affordable Cure For Parvo By Sharon Pflaumer 62 Off The Leash: Responsible Dog Ownership Days By Shaun Coen 64 Newton, The IPFD, Facebook And TKC And More By Matthew H. Stander 66 The Gossip Column By Eugene Z. Zaphiris 76 Click: Newton Kennel Club By Eugene Z. Zaphiris & Karen Justin
82 Click: Hickories Circuit By JC Photography
86 Letters To The Editor
92 handlers directory 94 subscription rates 96 classified advertising 98 advertising rates
90 Click: The Way We Were By Paddy Spear
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THE PROFESSIONAL HANDLER The announcement from AKC that Purina Pro Plan has renewed its sponsorship of the AKC Registered Handlers Program for the next three years is welcomed news for the sport of the purebred dog particularly at this juncture in time. For not only does this announcement indicate support for the positive role of the RHP but it is a form of endorsement for all the professional handlers in our sport who maintain the high standards and integrity demanded by the RHP itself. And this endorsement of the professional handler in a way takes some of the sting away from those critics who hail the NOHS as a form of saving the sport from the grasps of the professionals amongst us. Overall there is little doubt that the professional handler today presents his or her exhibits in the best condition and expertise than does the average amateur. Some people think that the recognition exhibits receive that are shown by the professional handler is totally due to the fact that the handler is a professional with a large string of dogs which influences the decisions of certain judges. Basically these pages disagree 100% with that kind of thinking. The professionally handled dog frequently stands out in the ring because it is shown expertly and in better condition than other dogs being exhibited. Why the professional handler is excluded from the OHS when they are the owner of the exhibit being exhibited is incorrect as far as these pages are concerned as well. Some of the professional handlers of today are the best breeders we have--indeed at least two of them the winners of the Sporting and Working awards as Breeders of the Year were professional handlers honored by AKC!! And yet AKC insults these very breeder/handlers they so honor by refusing them the right to show their owned exhibits which they have breed and own in the NOHS!!! Thank heaven for Purina Pro Plan and those people such as Tim Thomas, himself a former professional handler, who recognize the need to support and encourage this profession within our sport.
SOME AKC GOOD NEWS After a six-year wait, USDA/APHIS released new regulations intended to reduce the harmful effects of importing and placing potentially sick puppies in pet homes in the United States. The regulations prohibit importation of dogs into the US for resale unless the dogs are at least 6 months of age and meet basic health clearances. These requirements, which were part of the 2008 Farm Bill, represent years of effort by
the AKC, NAIA, and other dog experts concerned about the public health impact of large numbers of puppies imported into the US with little oversight. These new regulations do not restrict individuals who wish to import dogs they intend to keep for personal use, such as a pet or a part of a breeding program. The new rule is designed to assure the health and welfare of dogs imported into the U.S. from overseas. The measure is expected to curtail the “dumping” of puppies from unknown origins or substandard breeding facilities on U.S. markets, where in many cases they maybe marketed as “rescues”. Of course the problem with these Federal Regulations is that they read well on paper but how strongly will they be enforced is the question to ask. Have monies been adequately budgeted to practically overcome these programs? Probably not but at least one can say some sort of effort to maintain control over these type sales is on paper. Again the AKC’s legislation department has worked particularly hard to help get these results to which we all owe a major vote in gratitude.
TKC ISSUES ADVICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA USE Elsewhere in this issue is the Press Release from the Kennel Club advising its constituents on some do’s and don’ts when it comes to social media particularly with regard to Facebook. This document is anything BUT an attempt to neither censor nor limit the use of any of the social media devices but is virtually a lesson in manners for its users, which AKC would be wise to consider as well. Everyone is aware of the fact that any individual can start a website, Facebook or Twitter page and provide content which may be entirely correct, biased flawed or simply wrong. How to handle these situations is the basis of TKC’s release. Insofar as how to handle bully cases on the web and to discuss issues concerning Kennel Club-based activities such as breeding, competing with dogs and the judging of dogs as well is also covered. This is a first at even broaching these topics by a Kennel Club and it is something not to be ignored. The statement that judges should do nothing to indicate future preferences implied or perceived should hit home for some people on Facebook particularly. Overall it is an attempt to start a discussion about a topic ignored too long by at least AKC for sure. It will be interesting to see and read the American feedback.
THE UPCOMING DELEGATE AND BOARD MEETINGS The impact of the Westchester-Somerset HillsTuxedo weekend is that this is the first sign of the Fall Circuit beginning on the East Coast anyways. There was a time at Westchester when the Delegates and Board members could be seen congregating in various places of the show grounds discussing the upcoming meetings. It was usually a time for hot debates and even some heavy partying under the Club’s tent. Well the partying days are over that’s for sure and unfortunately so are the hot debates. Now on the Sunday of the show the Delegate Committee members meet in Newark to discuss the individual projects they are working on. Therefore very few delegates are in attendance at the other BIG W! Interesting to hear too since it has been reported to these pages that 35 seats up for election on these Committees have no applicants and that Jim Crowley was forced to send out letters encouraging Delegates to apply for the seats. And that’s with the extra $200 stipend added on as a fee for attending these Committee meetings. Some say this proves the Committees should be abandoned but without those Committees what is there to keep the Board on its toes and to challenge and propose new ideas? Certainly not this Board, as its majority runs as closed mouth an organization as these pages can recall in the history of AKC. It is the understanding of these pages that on Tuesday the Board is to devote the entire day to the new judging approval processes. Probably this will be done in Executive Session to boot and it will be interesting to see what if anything they will come up with. To say these pages are pessimistic about the direction this Board is heading insofar as the judges approvals are concerned understates the case. Let’s hope we are wrong about our beliefs.
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK There is little doubt that the majority in power at AKC on the Board and Staff level are putting all their proverbial eggs in one basket counting on the success of the social media department to rescue AKC from its pr doldrums and its financial problems. Indeed this single department and one individual have been vested with a power and authority unheard of in the annals of AKC’s history. According to some, in those social media hands is the success or failure of AKC’s future. Impossible to think that’s the case isn’t it when dealing with a corporation taking in over 60 million dollars but that’s what has been reported to these pages. If that is the case it makes it all the more questionable to think that the very highly financed social media department could have failed to even mention on the AKC web site or any of its ancillary releases the fact that August 26th was National Dog Day. Did they forget it is the dog they should be promoting and not their own power surge?
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The wayit is By SARI BREWSTER tIETJEN
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here is nothing in the American Kennel Club’s various pieces of literature for judges, its Rules, Regulations and/or Policies, that reference how telling it is when watching a judge put his/her hands on a dog that the placement of those hands reveal just how much that judge knows about that breed. For instance, how often do you watch a judge methodically examine one breed after the next in the exact same fashion as if they were all created by cookie-cutters? Or massage one dog after the next within every inch of their being? What is the reasoning behind this detailed examination? What is being learned that helps in evaluating one dog against its breed standard and then against the other dogs in the ring? We can all learn by watching others and one of the best examples of a judge examining dogs can be seen on YouTube- World Dog Show 2014 Helsinki – Best in Show. The judge is Finland’s Hans Lehtinen – considered by many as one of the most respected and revered judges in the world. As Hasse examined each dog, he used breed specific placement of hands and as a viewer you could practically read his mind in what he was finding and what he was thinking. It portrays a masterful example of exemplary judging whether one agreed with the outcome or not. This then brings us to the real crux of this column. AKC spends millions of dollars on judges – Judges Department expenses, Field Rep costs, educational matters, tests, and everything else under the sun – yet our judges are basically the same: some really good (who should be advanced as quickly as they desire, a la Smith Committee recommendation that was trashed by AKC’s Board of Directors); most mediocre
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(who could be given a few additional breeds after they have shown they can handle the breeds they presently have); and some really bad ones (who should be retired). We have learned that generally the Fancy’s major concerns are that a judge is pleasant, kind to their dog, attentive in the ring, and won’t put up a handler. On the other hand, we do have handlers whose major concern is that judges put them up – forget about the rest! They will then browbeat a weak judge who does not put them up degrading the competition and the judge’s stupidity. (As an aside, a piece of advice that was given to me years ago was to remember never get angry, just get even. As a judge, you have the sole ability to point to the winner – be it on class, group, or BIS level. A bitchy handler will not get the nod unless there was no other deserving dog in the ring.) Fortunately, we there are also other handlers, exhibitors and breeders who value the knowledge of the judge in the ring and therefore value the win. So, what do we have? We are spending millions of dollars on a program that is failing. The system does not make the judge and the judge does not make the system. Judging comes from within. A person either has the “eye” and, let’s add, the “hands” referenced at the beginning of this article or they do not. This is the artistic judge: the one who inherently knows balance, symmetry, and beauty. In addition, we have another type of judge that is seldom discussed: the technical judge. This is the person who will get hung up on one aspect – not a DQ mind you – but something, such as bad shoulders, and
who, therefore, penalizes every dog with bad shoulders regardless of its other attributes. This is a judge who tries hard, studies, memorizes everything he/she can get his/her hands on, but cannot see the forest through the trees because he/she got caught up in a bramble! Having written all this, is there an answer? Actually, there is, but (and this is a pretty big “but”), we have some people in a position of authority who have too little actual experience in judging, or who are “power” hungry, or who want to let the flood gates open and let anyone and everyone judge, or who are – well, you get the drift. We have a people problem that stands in the way of any actual reform. The aforementioned Smith Committee report came the closest we have seen in many, many years in developing a system that meets the needs of advancing talented judges as quickly as they desired, while trying to help those whose ambitions surpassed their innate abilities. Unfortunately it went by the wayside because AKC’s Board could not accept the fact that all judges were not created equal and that some are indeed better than others in their ability to judge dogs. Instead of spending what will amount to thousands if not at least a million dollars on a Canine College (whose outline and goal remains a secret to the judges despite initial promises to the contrary) where the end result, it is assumed, will be for judges and wannabe judges being able to read about a breed and take course tests online much as any of the regular online colleges – this will have very little impact on the actual judging of a living animal and the evaluation of that animal against others in the ring on the day. Taking such courses will be fun, but in reality not helpful to the task at hand. AKC would be better off dusting off the Smith Committee report, give a respected judge the goahead to make it work, appoint his/ her own group of people for assistance, and concentrate doing what is best for the Sport of Pure-Bred dogs and the evaluation of conformation dogs.
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BAbbling INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS… By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
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have a suspicion that a number of our readers are rather fed up with all this comparison between what happens “over there” and how things are done differently in Europe compared to America? And do you really care to know how many dogs a judge went over when you don’t have a clue who the judge is and with no knowledge about any of the dogs or their breeding?? Having spent most of my life in Europe myself, of course I am interested in what’s happening there, but at the same time, the longer I have lived over here the less the connection and relevance. So many new people have entered the scene, so many have left and so many dogs are winning which I have never seen or have any connection with so all these results are getting less and less interesting for me. I think in the previous issue of this magazine a number of VIP’s were able to give their opinion regarding the importance of International co-existence and cooperation , but at the time of writing I have no idea what their responses were! I must admit that I found it difficult to understand why we in Scandinavia (including Finland) in any way could benefit from being associated with FCI. We could for many years show our dogs only in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark until I think in 1972 Denmark became out of bounds due to
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the rabies issue and their open borders to Germany. So no direct link with the rest of the world. We had our Nordic Kennel Union, which I thought was all we needed. The only reason we needed FCI was if we wanted to make our dogs FCI International champions. To achieve that you initially needed 4 CACIBs in three different countries under 3 different judges. Then after Denmark was “out” I think we could qualify for the International title by winning in 2 of the 3 countries. The difference between the CAC required for the National titles and the CACIB required for the International title was rather interesting. The CACIB was rated higher - as to award that recognition, the judge had to be of the opinion that your dog was worthy of being a champion in it’s country of origin!!! And how many of our European judges were properly qualified to make that decision? We all knew that the FCI connection was very expensive, I don’t know if there was an annual fee involved, but to be able to hold an International (FCI) show, the kennel clubs had to pay a fee per dog entered. Like so many fellow exhibitors I was of the opinion that the Norwegian Kennel Club’s affiliation with the organization was just an expensive waste of time and money from which we never really saw any benefits or advantages. The AKC lived their life in relative isolation from other influences and so did the KC- and they did not seem to have a problem with
it, so why couldn’t we follow their example? Then of course the world changed. The iron curtain was removed and probably of more significance to the dog world: Britain eliminated the quarantine restrictions from most countries, so did Scandinavia- and all of a sudden the world was a wide open playing field. If you had told me in 1983 when we moved to the UK from Sweden that quarantine restrictions would ever be lifted and that Russian or dogs from other Eastern European countries could ever be shown at Crufts, I would have laughed. But it did happen and it changed the world of pedigree dogs dramatically. But the AKC and TKC never joined the FCI, probably never will. Still, as I see it, both countries have the upper hand in this relationshipas what would the dog world be without them? I have no clue as to whether or not the Russian Kennel Federation and the formerly out of bounds Eastern European countries were associated with FCI prior to the fall of the wall, but all of a sudden we had a whole new and in most cases very useful addition to our little worldand as far as I know, by now all these “new” European Kennel Clubs are part of the organization. If you asked me what the single most important mission FCI has: To synchronize breed standards, so we all can work together towards the same goal. And I love the FCI policy of sticking with the standards from each breed’s country of origin-I wish we had followed their example over here!!! Continued on page 89
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WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ABOUT WITHHOLDING RIBBONS IN THE CURRENT DOG SHOW SCENE?
Q U E ST TH I E OW NE OE FK By Matthew H. Stander
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Karin B. Ashe I guess I may be considered very old fashioned but we are judging breeding quality and if an animal is in question as to whether it should be bred or not I would say withhold a ribbon because it would not deserve championship points due to the lack of quality according to the written standard. Frank McCartha In the past I have withheld ribbons when an exhibit was obviously not of quality; though it has not been very often. KeKe Kahn We are judging breeding stock and not just awarding ribbons. So if I think it should be withheld I do it. It is the only way to protect the breeds. Keith Pautz I believe you still have to do the right thing when judging. Regardless of the current situation. It is your job when judging to do the best job you can. Even when it is unpopular. Of course with an explanation to the exhibitor why. Roz Kramer If the dogs are not worthy of receiving ribbons/points, I will withhold. We cannot lower our breeding/ judging standards. Glen Lajeski Considering the quality being shown in some breeds, and the dogs that are finishing with some achieving Grand Champion status, this is a practice this needs to be utilized far more often. I’ve judged shows where very reputable breeders have filled the entry with what I wouldn’t even consider pet quality dogs, ungroomed, with the intent of getting points on the one dog shown in good condition. It’s an embarrassment for both the judge and the breeder. I’m also amazed when a dog of lesser quality is awarded BOW when it was the only one of its sex shown, with BOW giving it points, sometimes even a ma-
jor. Why are judges afraid to withhold or feel obligated to give BOW to a dog just to grant it points, or the greater number of points? Contrary to AKC policy, I also think Select ribbons should be withheld if a judge feels a dog isn’t worthy of the award. When the Grand Champion Award was first instituted I did not award a select. Being quickly informed to do so in the future by the AKC rep. However, I believe Grand Champion should be truly deserved, not gratuitous. GRETCHen SCHULTZ I have been withholding since I started, including as a provisional! I will continue to award dogs of merit and withhold from those so completely lacking in merit it would be a travesty if they obtained their championship! Gay Glazbrook I do believe in withholding ribbons when the quality is poor. If we didn’t withhold that would not be fair to those dogs of merit. It would be like passing out ribbons based on attendance. I agree with our current policy. ERIC RINGLE My philosophy regarding withholding is pretty much what it has always been. We are evaluating breeding stock and if I am judging an exhibit that has nothing to offer its breed in a positive way, I will withhold and have done so. Sometimes the want of quality is further compounded by soundness problems, mental and/or physical and at times poor condition as well. Remember, by giving out points, we are signing off in the judges book that the exhibit is worthy of becoming a champion. If withholding is done in a kind and constructive manner, hopefully the exhibitor will come away with something from the experience. And if they truly have their breed at heart, they will use their time and resources in the future to acquire good stock and go from there in striving to make a contribution to the breed.
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Wallace REGIMENTAL MASCOT
With the world commemorating the outbreak of the First World War it seems opportune to return to something with military connections and one which spans the Atlantic. 26 Dog News
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allace, or ‘Private Wallace, K-57000,’ to give him his full army designation, was the mascot of The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) who spent much of the Second World War years in Scotland. He was the first of what would become six St. Bernard mascots the regiment would have, all named Wallace after Alexander Wallace, Pipe Major of the 1st Battalion the Canadian Scottish Regiment. Wallace I was one year-old when he joined the 1st Battalion at Macaulay Point in British Columbia in 1939 and was placed in
the care of Piper Andrew “Wee Andy” McGregor. He moved to Debert, Nova Scotia, with the Battalion and when the call came to go overseas and the question of what to do with Wallace became urgent, one thing was clear; they had no intention of leaving him behind. In August 1941 the 1st Battalion boarded the troopship HMS Stratheden for Glasgow and Wallace was chloroformed and smuggled aboard. As a result of a leek of information about his presence on board, a search was conducted but Wallace managed to elude detection.
stantly in the fields of north-west Europe. Whilst his regiment were away in Europe, Wallace was looked after by The Royal Scots at their Regimental Depot in Glencorse, with a watchful eye on his welfare from the Colonelin-Chief. It was whilst at Glencorse that Hamish Constable Paterson (1890-1955) painted his portrait, with the hills overlooking Edinburgh forming the background. It now hangs in the Canadian Scottish Regiment’s Officers’ Mess. Paterson, who had been a military man himself but was seriously wounded in the First World War, exhibited extensively including both the Royal Academy in London and the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh. Wallace re-joined his Battalion in 1945 when they returned to Britain. His painting was presented to the regiment by HRH Princess Mary the Princess Royal at a reception at the Mansion House, London with Wallace as the guest of honour. The immigration laws were studied and allegedly it was decided that they must be circumvented. Wallace proved a good sailor and when the ship reached Glasgow the Medical Officer gave him some sleeping pills, he was placed in a large box and lowered over the ship’s side in a cargo net. All went well until the net hit the dockside and did some damage to the box, exposing Wallace to the full view of everyone. As the effects of the sleeping pills wore off Wallace started to howl in protest at his incarceration. The pipe band went into action right away, very fortissimo, which drowned the howls very effectively. There was even greater trouble to come. A strike at the docks had just started and Wallace could not
be moved to a hiding-place immediately and he was eventually discovered by the immigration officials and placed in quarantine for six months. On his release he re-joined the regiment. Wallace had been trained to march at their head, sometime carrying a set of bagpipes in his mouth and thanks largely to the attention he received from the media he became something of a celebrity. The Canadian Scottish formed part of the Allied invasion forces that landed on the Normandy beaches on June 4th 1944 – D-Day. This was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The Canadian Scottish are said to have worn their kilts almost con-
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he regiment returned home in 1946 and leading the parade from the Canadian Pacific Railway dock up Government Street to the Bay Street Armoury was Wallace. Not long afterwards he was ‘retired from service’ and went to live for a time at Government House but kept running away, until finally staying with Piper “Wee Andy” McGregor. Wallace died in November 1950, his body was cremated and his ashes were placed in the keeping of the Officers’ Mess. In appreciation to The Royal Scots for taking care of Wallace whilst his regiment was fighting on the Continent, The Canadian Scottish presented to them a handsome commemorative plaque in silver on an ebony base showing a portrait in relief of Wallace and the badges of both Regiments. It would be nineteen years before the second Wallace joined the Canadian Scottish. Dog News 27
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My dog has crusty, round areas of missing fur on his sides. Is this ringworm? It might be. There are several possible causes for this condition including ringworm, bacterial infection or demodectic mange. Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Most infections in dogs are caused by one of three species of fungus: Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Infections in healthy adult dogs are often self-limiting, meaning the condition will resolve on its own without treatment. Young and immunosuppressed dogs are more likely to develop more severe infections, which can become widespread over the body. Classic ringworm lesions consist of circular areas of missing fur with bumps and scale mixed with crust at the edges of the circle. Sometimes these areas are itchy. A fungal culture is necessary for definitive diagnosis. Hairs from affected areas are collected and placed onto a
media that will change to a red color if the fungus is detected. This process usually takes 1 – 3 days. Treatment plans depend on the severity of the infection. Topical therapy includes bathing twice weekly with ketaconazole- or miconazolecontaining shampoos or lime sulfur rinses. In cases with just a few spots, miconazole or clotrimazole creams or lotions can be used. Oral medications such as griseofulvin, ketaconazole or itraconazole are only used in more severe infections. Griseofulvin has many serious side effects, such as vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite. It is also toxic to fetuses and should be avoided in the first two-thirds of pregnancy. Ketaconazole can be used in cases that are resistant to griseofulvin. It also has side effects and should not be used in breeding animals. Itraconazole is the most effective antifungal medication. Side effects are
minimal, but increased liver values can be seen and it should be used with caution in dogs that may have poor kidney function. Infections of the skin caused by staphlococcal bacteria can produce “bulls-eye” or “target” lesions, similar in appearance to ringworm. Inflammation of the follicles stops the growth of hair and the hair falls out, resulting in circular areas of alopecia and a “moth-eaten” appearance to the coat. These infections are treated with oral antibiotics, usually cefalexin or Clavamox. Antimicrobial shampoos are recommended as well. Benzoyl peroxide and chlorhexidine formulas are the most effective. Occasionally demodectic mange can cause circular, crusty areas of hair loss. A skin scraping can determine if these mange mites are present. Localized mange can be treated with topical Goodwinal ointment. Cases of generalized or widespread demodicosis indicate a deficiency of the immune system and will require treatment with ivermectin, as well as antibiotics and medicated shampoos.
Is there an injection that will help my dog’s arthritis? Adequan Canine is the only injection that helps prevent the cartilage in canine joints from wearing away. Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint. A healthy joint consists of cartilage that covers and protects the ends of the bones. Cartilage has no nerves; when it touches the cartilage of another bone, your dog feels no pain. Arthritis causes the cartilage to erode. This exposes the bone, which has many nerve endings. When two bones are in contact, your dog feels pain. Continued on page 95
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Kennel Club of Northern New Jersey Newton Kennel Club - Friday & Saturday Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Portuguese Water Dog
GCh. Claircreek Impression De Matisse Judge Mr. Ronald N. Rella Judge Mrs. Paula Nykiel Judge Ms. Sharol Candace Way Judge Mrs. Keke Kahn Owners Milan Lint, Peggy Helming & Donna Gottdenker Handler Michael Scott Longview-Kelso Kennel Club Toy Poodle
Ch. North Well Vivian JP Rose Queen Judge Mr. Richard Lopaschuk Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Tim Brazier
Simi Valley Kennel Club – Friday Santa Barbara Kennel Club Saturday & Sunday Greeley Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Old English Sheepdog
GCh. Bugaboos Picture Perfect Judge Mr. Lou Guerrero Judge Mr. Mark Concozza Judge Mr. Sam Houston McDonald Judge Mr. Douglas Johnson Judge Mr. Charles Trotter Owners Ron Scott, Debbie Burke, Heather and Colton Johnson Handler Colton Johnson
Vicksburg Kennel Club Skye Terrier
GCh. Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie Judge Mr. James White Owner Victor Malzoni, Jr. Handler Larry Cornelius Sussex Hills Kennel Club Samoyed
GCh. Pebbles’ Run Play It Again Ham Judge Mr. Hal Biermann Owner Amy Kiell-Green Handler Andrew Green Jaxon Kennel Club Chinese Shar-Pei
GCh. Shine’s Deck The Halls
Judge Ms. Peggy Beisel McIlwaine Owners Deborah and Robert Cooper, Linda Teitelbaum and Rebecca Pentecost DVM Handler Nina Fetter Amana, Iowa Kennel Club English Springer Spaniel
Ch. Telltale American Ride
Judge Mrs. JoAnn Goldstone Owners Beth Fink, Celie Florence, Robin Novack, Kathy & Dave Vanvorst & Delores Streng Handler Robin Novack Northern Kentucky Kennel Club - Friday Whippet
GCh. Sporting Fields Shameless
Judge Ms. Bonnie Linnell Clarke Owners Barbara Call, Jane Cooney-Waterhouse, Dionne Butt, Amanda Giles Handler Amanda Giles Continued on page 88
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How did you decide on your kennel name?
What was your most disappointing dog show loss?
INFINITI I just started using it and hope it speaks for itself.
One of the three times I lost the breed the day after going Best in Show!
Can you forgive and forget? Yes. If you don’t let it go it’s bad for you.
Who is/was your mentor in dogs? Sue Ann Pietros and Dougie Holloway.
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The last book you read? The Help.
You get your news from CNN, Fox News, PBS, local or none? Mostly local.
Hey, these two guys are already on “Survivor” - Michael with Matisse and Colton with Swagger.
What was your most important dog show win? When my Portuguese Water Dog bitch “Clipper” went Best in Show at Roanoke.
Would you rather judge or win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club? Win it I guess.
Which two people would you have face off on “Survivor”?
Questions ASKED OF:
Don Powell
You would like to be remembered as? A good person.
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TRUE North A Report From Canada
By Allison Foley
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he energy and enthusiasm of the young! The Canadian National Junior Handling Competition was held this year in beautiful and historic Quebec City, Quebec. The winner of this competition represents Canada at Crufts for the title there. Last year Canadian representative Colton O’Shea made Canada proud by winning over a record number of juniors from all over the world. In the True North the competition is tough. First juniors in each of 12 different zones must accumulate enough points during the previous year to qualify for their “Zone Finals.” The finals in each zone are for conformation as well as obedience. As there is currently no world competition for juniors in obedience the obedience national winner is awarded a $1,000 bursary. Each zone then holds a finals competition judged by 3 different judges, the overall winner of the zone then goes to the National competition where they are judged by a panel of 4 judges. This year’s event was hosted by Quebec and the hard working Junior Representative to the Canadian Kennel Club Helene Chausse. Her attention to detail and utmost care for the comfort and safety of the juniors and their dogs was evident in every detail. Having a competition like this outdoors during the summer comes with its own set of concerns but Helene made sure that there was plenty of shade for juniors, judges, and the dogs and everything went off without a hitch. It is interesting to note that Colton O’Shea had won the national the previous two years yet there was not one male junior in either the conformation or obedience competition. Continued on page 93
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THE POINTER Ranger (DC Remington Grand Teton Ranger SH), Judy Bryant-Vilwock’s Pointer, is only the 11th dual champion in the breed.
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he McMillan English Dictionary defines the slang term “on point” as something being exactly right. For generations, quail hunters have considered the Pointer to be just that–exactly right. While that opinion has not changed among upland bird hunters, there are others in the Pointer world who have either no interest in or lack opportunity to run their dogs in the field who have discovered that Pointers can do a lot more than find and point birds. “Pointers are suitable for any sport because they are biddable and devoted to their owners. They are focused outward which is often thought to be a weakness but the problemsolving ability and the ability to think their way through something is a strong trait, assuming
Teton Ranger SH), only the 11th Pointer in the breed to have achieved both a field and a conformation title. “As for success in other dog sports, I point to the standard which describes the breed as a ‘genial companion’ with an ‘even temperament, stamina and courage.’ To me, those sound like the prime ingredients for an outstanding tracking, agility, obedience or rally dog.”
Tesh (Am/Can Ch Jaderiver’s Teshuvah Am/Can CD RN NW2), one of Sue Welch’s Pointers, one of only two Pointers to earn a second level nosework title, also likes rally. The other NW2 dog in the breed, Am/Can Ch Jaderiver’s Domicella Am/Can CDX RE NW2, also happens to belong to Welch.
Annie (Ch Black Alder Laughing Annie PAX JH CD RE MXP5 MJP8 MJPG NFP), another of Pereira’s Pointers, loves jumping in agility.
they are motivated. They can easily access their primitive hunting brain which is critical if you do tracking or nosework and they are incredibly tenacious just by the nature of what they’re bred to do. They keep hunting all day for birds and have incredible stamina. They’re also good for ‘lazy trainers.’ If you can only train a few times a week, they will still improve at whatever you want to do with them simply because of their independent nature. Plus they are curious and ‘nosy’ which makes them ideal for scent work and searching,” said Sue Welch, who owns Am/Can Ch Jaderiver’s Domicella Am/Can CDX RE NW2, Am/Can Ch Jaderiver’s Tatamagouche Am/Can CDX TD NW1 and Am/Can Ch Jaderiver’s Teshuvah Am/Can CD RN NW2. “It goes without saying that the Pointer excels in the field,” said Judy Bryant-Vilwock, who owns Ranger (DC Remington Grand
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hile Pointers, like most sporting breeds, are fairly easy to train for a variety of activities, they do have preferences and it is important to find the sort of activity that the dog likes. “For my Pointer Deena (Ch. Black Alder Denali JH MX MXJ MXB MJB OF NJP OAP), the show ring was something she didn’t particularly like. She loves being in the field hunting birds or doing agility but she found the breed ring boring and unnecessary. There were no birds involved so why do it seemed to be her view. What I did was try to make the show ring as much fun as possible. I made it a point to use play as a reward instead of relying on food. While she never did learn to love the show ring, she did learn to participate actively but I’m sure she only did it to please me. One thing I have found is that since this is a breed that works independently in the field away from the handler, this can be problematic when working on things like off leash control in sports like agility. When I’m training for agility, I try to make working with me the most rewarding and fun thing to do. I use lots of game playing like tug and chase so the dog chooses to work with me instead of finding other things to focus on,” said Debra Pereira, who also owns Annie (Ch Black Alder Laughing Annie PAX JH CD RE MXP5 MJP8 MJPG NFP.) While achieving a dual championship is always hard, a mistaken idea among many AKC Pointer field trial judges has made what is already an arduous task even more difficult. Erica Bandes, whose breeding program has produced five of the breed’s eleven dual champions, explained. “Pointers that meet the conformation standard for the breed are really scarce in field trial competition. The biggest issue we face is the fact that many field trial judges are prejudiced against the AKC Pointer. These judges insist on the dog carrying a 12 o’clock tail, one that is straight up in the air. This is a fault in the breed’s written standard. I find it bizarre that these judges demand a dog to actually have a fault, according to the AKC standard, in order to win at an AKC event. These judges, coinciContinued on page 80
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KENNEL CLUB ISSUES ADVICE ON SOCIAL MEDIA USE
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he Kennel Club has issued advice to people using Facebook and other social media platforms to discuss issues concerning Kennel Club-based activities such as breeding, competing with and judging dogs. The Kennel Club is made aware on a regular basis of conversations held on public internet forums which sometimes include disparaging comments on dogs bred, one-sided accounts of private disputes, criticism of judging from exhibitors and other judges, and in extreme cases threats made against individuals. The Kennel Club is unable to directly intervene in the majority of such cases and has issued the following guidance which is intended to provide advice to people who have been the subject of such allegations and criticism, those who have been involved in such discussions, and also to give direction on when the Kennel Club can and cannot intervene.
should be in the context of normal and civil behaviour. In other words if you have something worthwhile to say, then it should be said in a spirit of constructive criticism and not in an offensive manner. Judges should take great care in joining in such conversations since it is not acceptable for judges to criticise fellow judges’ decisions in a disparaging way. Judges should keep a distance from contentious issues and maintain an independent and private view. This is a matter of perception, public confidence and general respect for those involved in any breed at a senior level. Judges should certainly not give indications about preferences and intentions on placing for a forthcoming appointment. Anyone judging at Kennel Club licensed events is warned that in certain circumstances the Kennel Club will refer inappropriate content to the Judges Sub-Committee for a review of status and future appointments.
To those conversing on social media This is addressed to those who think that careless, uninhibited and ill-considered comment and criticism aimed at judges, dogs and exhibitors on Facebook and other forums is acceptable and that its impact will not offend, hurt or deeply distress, alongside damaging people’s reputations. Freedom of expression and opinion is, of course, a right of all – but that
To those reading social media content Anyone who finds him or herself targeted, or the subject of such conversations, is advised to ignore such material and not to read, respond or engage in the conversation. The law is intended to offer protection from the more extreme material. Try to put the matter into perspective; everyone’s reality is subjective and most of the material is a matter of opinion, on Continued on page 50
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A Top 10* Standard Schnauzer
Bronze Grand Champion Windsong Roman Ruler Our sincere appreciation to Judge Mrs. Christina Hubbell for this Group Placement! Breeder/Owner: Frances A. Kingery, Derwood, Maryland Presented by Zachary and Heather Helmer *The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed points
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America’s Number One* Skye Terrier Number One* Among All Terrier Breeds Number Four* Among All Breeds
ch. cragsmoor good time
SKYE HIGH
handled by larry cornelius marcelo veras owned by victor malzoni, jr. *The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed
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Judge Mr. Edd E. Bivin
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occasions an expression of anger, and is often not based on verified fact. Rude, spiteful and ill-informed comments say more about those writing them than about those who they seek to criticise. In extreme cases of direct threat or harassment, then the police should be contacted. The Crown Prosecution Service recently issued guidelines on prosecuting cases involving communications sent by social media and these can be found at www.cps. gov.uk/legal/a_to_c/communications_sent_ via_social_media/. These guidelines take the approach that there must be something more than ‘the expression of unpopular opinion about serious or trivial matters, banter or humour even if distasteful to some or painful to those subjected to it’ before intervention is possible. The Kennel Club has to apply a similar approach and policy and is therefore unable to intervene in the majority of cases. It remains our advice that it is better not to read, engage or respond to this sort of material. Sometimes it is better to allow those who choose to air views on these channels the freedom to do so, even if they do not do so in an adult and mature fashion. Those who wish to read such postings should treat such content, particularly if critical, with caution and not make any judgment or assume the truth or foundation on the basis of what is being written. Social media content should generally be treated as gossip and not a validated and reliable source of information. Ultimately if you feel you have to join in, be informed and be polite; if you have to read the content, do not assume what is said is true; and if you are the subject of gossip or rumour then treat it for what it is. And remember that the most effective and practical way to deal with offending material is not to join in or respond.
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A few general guidelines that all social media users should follow are included below: You are responsible for what you post since it is a public medium. Maintain privacy: Do not post confidential information. Do not discuss a situation involving named or pictured individuals without their permission. Does it pass the publicity test: If the content of your message would not be acceptable for face to face conversation, over the phone or in any other medium, then it is not acceptable for a social networking site. Think before you post: If you feel angry or passionate about a subject, it is wise to delay posting until you are calm and clear headed. There is no such thing as a ‘private’ social media site, even if you delete a post. Be aware of liability: You are responsible for what you post on your own site and on the sites of others. Individual bloggers could be held liable for commentary deemed to be libellous, obscene or which infringes copyright. What the Kennel Club can and cannot do The Kennel Club’s jurisdiction lies primarily with the enforcement of its Regulations and issues arising out of registrations and incidents at licensed events. It does not have any remit or authority to censor material on the internet, or to censure those involved, and is therefore unable to intervene directly in the majority of cases. However, there are ways to deal with the extreme versions of offending material online, including complaints for defamation or harassment or sending malicious correspondence. These are criminal or civil offences and forum moderators are usually (or should be) quick to respond and remove content that has no place being published. Extreme cases of threat or bullying should be reported to the legal authorities and to the Kennel Club for consideration and advice.
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Dogs In Print, On The Web And On Social Media
Enhancing The Reading Experience By Chris King
The dog fancy and the general population as well still love and appreciate the printed word and photos that grace the pages that publishers worldwide produce every day. Keeping the fancy informed with content unique to our writers and advertisers has always been a priority and we realize it is a challenge to replicate the experience of holding a magazine in a digital format, but such is the challenge of the entire publishing industry. There is most likely not a printed publication in circulation today without a presence on the web and on social media. In order for that publication to stay relevant there has to be an electronic version, or social media presence, if only to make the publication’s contacts available to those looking for information about advertising, if offered, for comments on the content, or a simple email address or mailing address, yes, via the post office! Traditional publications have also come to rely on the Internet and social media as an enhancement to the content provided in print. Social media is defined on Wikipedia as “the social interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Andreas Kaplan and Michael Haenlein define social media as ‘a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content.’ Furthermore, social media depend on mobile and web-based technologies to create highly interactive platforms through which individuals and communities share, co-create, discuss, and modify user-generated content. They introduce substantial and pervasive changes to communication between organizations, communities, and individuals.” It is the content that a magazine like Dog News provides on the web and social media platforms that users/readers build upon and enhance and thus becomes another exchange of ideas and observations about dogs they see at shows, the judges, and their decisions and everything else regarding the sport. Whether or not this free exchange always benefits the reader can be discussed another time (and of course online where this article is published!). When an advertiser opts to post their ad from our weekly issue online they are letting readers know they are looking for that enhancement the 54 Dog News
electronic media provides, the extended audience on the world wide web. The advertiser knows the content of the ad they created warrants the scrutiny and comments of the potential millions of viewers the web and social media outlets provide. This extra level of service and exposure for our core audience and dog owners has very exciting prospects for our industry and for the sport of purebred dogs in general. When the columnist submits an article they, too, know the readership extends beyond the printed pages of the weekly issue as when the article is posted online it also becomes a vehicle by which readers can comment upon and extend it’s value. How this communication evolved has been a work in progress over the last couple of decades. With the rapid advances in technology we enjoy today there isn’t a doubt in most minds that the gadgets we’ve gotten so used to will be even more prevalent in our lives for years to come. There is also a lot of discussion about the fancy’s next generation and how the sport of purebred dogs will survive beyond the present generation’s ability to ‘run the show’. How will this next generation communicate with other fanciers within and about the sport? What outlets will they turn to for information about their peers, their dogs and their competition? As with most online news, readers trust the content from the familiar outlets they have relied on for decades. Readers know any individual can start a website or Facebook or Twitter page and provide content that can be biased, flawed or simply wrong. The accountability is not there with such news outlets and they will hopefully stay with what they know and rely upon.
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Under Fire NICK WATERS
p i r t S a z a G e On Th Story & photos by Yossi Guy
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he 50 days of fighting between Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Israel, in which thousands of rockets and mortar shells were fired at civilian targets in Israel, took its toll not only on people living in range of the bombs but on their pets. I visited some dog owners and breeders who live on the border with Gaza. Continued on page 84
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INDY The Nation’s
Number One* Rottweiler & Number Five* Working Dog For August: Four Best In Shows One Reserve Best In Show One Specialty Best In Show Nine Group Firsts
Breeders: L. Fried, V. Weaver, V. Obrien, Dr. Bach Co-Owners: Dr. & Mrs. Bach Owner/Handler: Holley Eldred • 708-280-2890
Multiple Best In Specialty Show, Multiple Best In Show Winning *CC System
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Thank you Judge Ms. Charlotte Clem McGowan!
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GCh. Gamegards I’ll Have Another V. Braeside C.G.C.
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A New, Affordable Cure for Parvo By Sharon Pflaumer all Photos by Avianax LLC.
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ield trials have proven that a recently developed therapy for the treatment of the Canine Parvovirus has up to a 90% cure rate. Contrary to what one might think, the researchers at Avianax LLC credited with developing it didn't set out to find a cure for parvo according to scientist Jeremy Vrchota. They were trying to develop an effective treatment for the West Nile Virus in geese instead. By 2002, West Nile had become endemic in the environment and the domestic goose population was at risk for contracting the disease. Because the economic stakes were high for the domestic goose industry, there was an intense need for a cure. In order to develop one, researchers at Avianax followed the advice of their veterinarian, Marshall K. Brinton, DVM. Dr. Brinton patented the use of therapeutic antibodies for the treatment and prophylaxis of transmittable viral diseases. The procedure Researchers began by drawing blood from geese infected with West Nile. Next, they extracted the Immunoglobulin Y (IgY) antibodies
from the samples. IgY antibodies are the primary antibodies found in bird blood and egg yolks. They are large Yshaped proteins made by plasma cells and used by the immune system to identify and attack viruses and any bacteria foreign to the body. After purifying and concentrating the IgY antibodies, researchers reintroduced them in the infected geese by injection. Once in the bloodstream, the IgY antibodies bonded with the West Nile Virus and effectively prevented it from replicating. That gave the infected birds’ immune systems time to mount a response which, in turn, saved their lives. With a cure rate of almost 100%, the new antibody technology proved to be a highly effective treatment for West Nile Virus in geese. Because it was so effective, Avianax researchers began looking at possible therapeutic applications for the treatment of viruses in humans. For example, they researched the treatment of several hemorrhagic fevers that affect people in Central and South America, i.e., Andes, Sin Nom-
bre, Guanarito, etc. Researchers also began developing two similar therapies to treat Malaria. Doctors in other fields including veterinary medicine, who were following the research, also were interested in the development of other therapeutic applications. “Initially, we primarily were involved in human applications for this therapy,” says Vrchota. “Then, we were approached by the veterinary community.” Despite the fact there is an effective vaccine available to prevent the Canine Parvovirus, veterinarians told researchers the disease is still a problem, i.e., dogs sometimes become infected before they are vaccinated or owners neglect to get all of the boosters. “Because there was no comparable, commercially available treatment for dogs infected with the Canine Parvovirus at the time, we decided to get involved. For us, working in animal health has advantages. Getting drug approval for veterinary medications is faster than it is for human medications,” Vrchota says.
When the West Nile Virus became endemic in the environment in 2002, there were no veterinary treatments available to protect geese from the disease, which put the domestic goose industry at risk. Research done at the University of North Dakota in conjunction with Schiltz Goose Farms, Inc. found that antibody therapy administered orally would provide the domestic goose population with protection from the virus. Because antibody therapy proved highly effective in treating West Nile in geese, researchers wondered what other therapeutic applications it might have. In order to explore these possibilities, Avianax LLC was established by the University of North Dakota and a group of investors. Since the company’s formation, its scientists researched antibody technology treatment applications for several viruses that affect humans and/or animals: Rabies, Rotavirus, Coronavirus, Dengue Fever, Marburg, Guanarito, Junin, Sabia, Machupo, Andes, Hantaan, Puumala, Sin Nombre, Avian Influenza, HIV and Malaria in addition to West Nile and Canine Parvo. 60 Dog News
Although there is an effective vaccine available to prevent the Canine Parvovirus, the disease is still a problem. Dogs sometimes become infected before they are vaccinated or owners neglect to get all of the boosters. Development of the new parvo cure To make an antibody therapy that would treat the Canine Parvovirus, researchers followed a similar protocol as when they developed one to treat West Nile in geese. They began by hyper immunizing geese with a modified live Parvovirus strain. After the geese’s immune systems mounted a response to it, researchers collected their eggs from the Specific Pathogen Free facility, where the geese were housed. Researchers then extracted the IgY antibodies from the egg yolks. After researchers purified and concentrated the IgY antibodies, they injected them into dogs naturally infected with parvo. Once in the dogs’ bloodstream, the Canine Parvovirus-specific IgY antibodies began to work immediately, i.e., they bonded with the virus and prevented it from replicating. As the research progressed and proved successful, the IgY antibodies were put in specific concentrations after they were purified and before they were used as a treatment. “The IgY antibodies in the new treatment product, which is called parvoONE®, are in a 25 mg/ml concentration. The product is dosed at 2.5 mg/ lb,” Vrchota says. Highly effective with a shorter recovery So far, Avianax researchers have seen a high recovery rate when treating dogs infected with parvo with the new product. According to data collected two weeks prior to the time of this writing, the success rate was 85% for the 100 dogs treated in field trials conducted in 7 states. The 15 dogs that were lost presented with comorbidity factors, i.e., 40% of them also had pneumonia, heat stroke, etc. “In the field trials conducted at our local veterinary clinics, we are seeing close to a 90% recovery rate. However, that figure does not include the dogs that also presented with other serious issues such as heatstroke or pneumonia. “What’s equally impressive is the number of days it takes for infected dogs to recover when treated with the new antibody technology. Our research indicates it takes about 2.5 days for dogs to recover from parvo when treated with it. When treated with tra-
Treating a dog with the new parvoOne product is not the same as inoculating it. The new product is designed to treat dogs already infected with the disease--not healthy ones that need to develop an immune response to it.
ditional therapies, it takes about 4.5 days according to data accumulated by the Kansas City Pet Project, a no kill animal shelter in Kansas City, MO,” Vrchota says. Because of the reduction in time it takes to treat infected dogs, the new therapy is much more affordable. “None of the dogs treated with antibody technology required intravenous fluids. They only needed subcutaneous fluids given by injection. There was no need for hospitalization at a veterinary clinic in most cases either, which further cut the cost. When infected dogs are hospitalized for several days to treat parvo, the cost can be as much as $2000 or more. That’s why Parvo was such an expensive disease to treat in the past. “With the new therapy based on antibody technology, most dogs can be treated on an outpatient basis where they return to the clinic every few days for another round of therapy and subcutaneous fluid injections. After which, they can be sent home in the care of their owners. In that scenario, infected dogs could be treated for much less at most veterinary clinics; perhaps as little as $200,” Vrchota says. Not a vaccine It should be noted here that parvoOne IgY antibody therapy is not the same as a vaccine for the disease. The new therapy is designed to treat dogs already infected with the virus--not healthy ones that need to develop an immune response to it. “It’s possible that dogs infected with parvo and treated with parvoOne may have some immunity to the virus in the future. If that happens, it’s because their immune system developed its own antibodies to the disease. Any immunity created wouldn't be the result of treatment with parvoOne,” Vrchota says. Although their immune system might recognize the virus from that point forward, it wouldn't be strong enough to protect the dogs from the disease especially if they were puppies. Thus owners would still need to vaccinate them. In terms of any side effects associated with the new therapy, researchers haven’t identified any. “In the multiple studies we conducted with rabbits, mice and hamsters, we collected tissue samples from 7 different sites. A certified pathologist examined them and didn’t find anything of concern. There also was no injection site soreness nor were there any fever spikes in the 100 dogs treated during field trials,” Vrchota says. The new therapy’s oral bioavailability is another advantage. That means it can be fed as well as injected, i.e., it survives passage through the gastrointestinal tract and makes it into the
bloodstream. Once there, it acts in the same way as if it was injected. When given orally, it must be given in a larger dose however. “If you had a litter of puppies and one of them came down with parvo, obviously, the rest of the litter would be at risk for contracting the disease. To prevent that from happening, the remaining puppies each could be fed a packet of the ingestible form of parvoONE. That would give them immediate, short-term passive immunity, which in this context is analogous to maternal antibodies transferred to a puppy through breast milk. Passive immunity would give the breeder enough time to disinfect his kennel and rid it of any virus that still may be shed by the infected puppy,” Vrchota says. The next step After Avianax researchers created the antibody therapy to treat parvo, they took it to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA allowed them to set up field trials to test its safety and effectiveness as already indicated. “So far, things look good. So much so, we hope to get a conditional license for the new therapy soon. I believe we have enough field data to support one. A conditional license is good for one year and, generally, is withheld for instances where there is nothing comparable on the market and there is an expedited need for it. Certainly, parvoONE would fall under that category since there's nothing out there like it already. We hope to have everything in place for the new therapy to be available by February 2015,” Vrchota says. Other avenues of investigation The science behind the development of parvoOne is likely to have treatment applications for other viruses that affect dogs such as Canine Distemper. It's also likely to have applications for the treatment of feline viruses such as the Feline Pan Leukemia Virus, which is very similar to the Canine Parvovirus. “We hope to explore these avenues of research in the future. For right now though, we are focusing on getting parvoOne approved and available to dog owners,” Vrchota says. Dog News 61
Though summer is not officially over the calendar now reads September, which means kids are back at school, prime vacation season is over, Westchester Kennel Club is upon us, Montgomery County is only a month away and the American Kennel Club is hosting its flagship Responsible Dog Ownership Day. We’d like to think every day is responsible dog ownership day but headlines and newsfeeds beg to differ.
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o help change that the AKC encourages its more than 5,000 affiliated dog clubs to hold responsible dog ownership day events throughout the year and leads by example with its flagship Responsible Dog Ownership Day in Raleigh, NC, this year scheduled for Saturday, September 20. Responsible Dog Ownership Day is an event that the AKC got right from the beginning and continues to expand. (To read about areas where fanciers find fault with some AKC programs, see Matt Stander’s And More and Sari Brewster Tietjen’s columns in this issue that weigh in on among other things the NOHS and Judges Approval process.) RDOD been by and large a success, as member clubs host family friendly events that spread the good word and good works about the AKC all across the country. The Raleigh event gets underway at 10 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. and will feature agility, flyball and rally demonstrations, as well as herding, obedience and grooming demonstrations. There will also be several parades interspersed throughout the day featuring breeds from the seven different groups as well as a Foun-
dation Stock Service parade. Elements of the popular Meet the Breeds® events modeled after the Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs will also be incorporated, as spectators can see rare and popular breeds alike up close and hands-on. Another appealing aspect of the Raleigh event is the deep discounted offer of $10 to microchip your pet, which includes lifetime enrollment in AKC Reunite’s national recovery service, as well as the opportunity to take your dog through the 10-step AKC Canine Good Citizen test for $10. Other family geared activities include raffles, games, face painting, free My Dog Can Do That! demos, and an opportunity to visit an AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer. It all takes place at the North Carolina
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State Fairgrounds and best of all, it’s free to attend. Though RDOD events are now held throughout the year, the majority of clubs hosting events hold them in September, when kids are back in school and families seek affordable weekend entertainment and excursions. Log on to https:// www.apps.akc.org/classic/clubs/ rdod/events/ to check for events in your local area. If interested in being a sponsor, vendor or taking part in Meet the Breeds® contact NCRDODay@akc.org. It’s not too late for individuals or clubs to get involved or stage their own version of a RDOD, so don’t be shy or afraid, step forward and help enlighten the general public and legislators —and all clubs hosting events should be sure to invite their local representatives and encourage their participation— about the joys and duties associated with responsible dog ownership and the opportunities available to participate in rewarding activities with your dog, whether it’s in the conformation, agility, obedience, rally, or flyball ring, or dock diving, or service and therapy dog industries. Dogs can be and are so much more than companions and the more people that realize that the better able we are to protect them and preserve our rights to own and breed the dogs of our choice. It’s no secret that purebred dog enthusiasts are up against a well-funded and oftentimes well-intentioned segment of the population that urges all those considering a dog to adopt from a shelter rather than seek out a purebred dog from a reputable breeder. It’s difficult for RDOD events to compete with some of the massive adopt-a-thons that come replete with entertainment and other enticements such as free food, immunizations, low-cost microchips and/or free
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efore I start this column I want to tell you of a recent correspondence I received from Alice Lawrence telling me and these are her precise and exact words, which she has givenme permission to use, that she “Left you (me) a voice mail message re: the Owner Handled dog poll.... Never got one from AKC even though I was the #1 OH in year One and #3 in year two. Then quit the ‘program’ for a zillion reasons one of which AKC was not remotely interested in hearing.” Seems incredible to me that despite my being told that most of the people who received this alleged poll were participants in the OH program someone like Alice could have been excluded. That certain Show Supers were excluded from the poll (certainly Rau and Roy Jones) is questionable enough but what I would really like to learn is who was precisely INCLUDED in this poll. I have no real strong feelings about the NOHS one way or the other. Personally I find the Class not particularly rewarding but if it makes some people happy go for it is my sense. Nonetheless I still do not understand what or whom is being adjudicated upon--the worth of the dog or the person showing the dog. It seems to me to have the same pitfall as any objective type judging sport--ice-skating, horse 64 Dog News
shows, diving or dog shows--there are bound to be personal prejudices that are not overcome by calling one class a professional and the other an amateur. What I do find disturbing about the NOHS is the idea that many proponents particularly on the Board level seem to be using these classes as a means to change the entire conformation show world emphasis--which may or may not be a good idea. But if that is the goal of say the Board Chairman I think he has an obligation to tell you his true motives. His silence on the issue bodes badly I think anyways. Well the first meeting has been held of the IPFD (International Partnership For Dogs) at the offices of The Kennel Club in London. Last week’s editorial spelled out the founding members, which are to refresh your memory the Kennel Clubs of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, France as well as TKC and America’s OFA and the Swedish insurance Company Agria. It is a healthoriented organization that hopes to establish a web site in 2015, which is meant to provide sound data on various health canine issues that can be accessed by the public and other kennel clubs international. They are at the moment inviting new members and would be happy for AKC to participate although I understand--anyways I am told that AKC through its Chairman turned down an initial invite. (Also FCI turned down an invite as well.) I can’t see how CHF was
not invited too but since the idea for the organization was born at the Swedish Kennel Club Dog Workshop held two or three years ago it is possible that since OFA through its president Eddie Dziuk was in attendance and given preference, as quite frankly it probably should have been. That’s how its membership evolved. Eddie has been elected to the Board of the new org too but as I understand it was not in attendance at the first meeting. This organization is allegedly not for people, politics and power. It is aiming to work for the dogs, although it might be difficult, if not impossible to do only that. But this is the mission and we’ll just have to wait and evaluate its success. From my own standpoint I hope this is a means to open the doors to a United Federation of real Kennel Clubs and let the FCI continue to go its merry way holding its shows and making money for itself.
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he Kennel Club has issued advice to people using Facebook and other social media platforms to discuss issues concerning Kennel Club-based activities such as breeding, competing with and judging dogs. This Press Release is reprinted in this issue of DOG NEWS. It’s about time someone within the show world has come out with a statement concerning some of dreadful goings on within the social media world insofar as dog shows and the like are concerned. This release is hardly intended nor meant to squelch freedom of speech but does serve as somewhat of a guide for sensible use and reactions to some of the bullying which goes on among dog people and their postings. I had hoped AKC would’ve been the leader in this area but its preoccupation with being all things to all people so long as it makes them a buck seems to preclude them from taking moral and philosophical stands on most everything.
The Kennel Club is made aware on a regular basis of conversations held on public Internet forums, which sometimes include disparaging comments on dogs bred, one-sided accounts of private disputes, criticism of judging from exhibitors and other judges, and in extreme cases threats made against individuals. The Kennel Club is unable to directly intervene in the majority of such cases and has issued the following guidance, which is intended to provide advice to people who have been the subject of such allegations and criticism, those who have been involved in such discussions, and also to give direction on when the Kennel Club can and cannot intervene.
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e visited the Newton Show last Saturday and the entry was in the 1,000-dog area with all sorts of Special Classes. Newton has always been a favorite show for me to attend particularly in the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s when it was in the charming Memory Park directly in the town of Newton. Truly rural New Jersey at its best then and I must say even today at the Horse Show Grounds the rural aspect of the show continues. In 1967 there were 890 dogs entered and this year’s entry seems to top that for sure. The show chairperson, who I believe is Catherine Murch, went out of her way to be extremely hospitable to all exhibitors. Dogs were of a high quality I thought and the PWD Matisse the ultimate BIS awardee in a rather nice line-up. This is a five-day weekend with three shows at the Horse Show Grounds and then a move to the Morristown Armory or is it the ice rink for two days. This is a pleasant, stressfree weekend of shows that I annually try to attend for at least one day. You should too! Dog News 65
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ne year on from the anniversary issue of DOG NEWS that was dedicated to TAKE THE LEAD, we have reprinted several articles, to honor and once again show how important this organization is to our dog showing community. Montgomery County Kennel, the all terrier event, will be holding a 4-6 month old puppy match on Saturday, October 4th on its show grounds. Check the premium list for details. PHIL MARSMAN had a health scare last weekend that prevented him from judging in New Jersey. Fortunately it was just a scare, he is fine. MARK THRELFALL had to cancel this weekends judging assignment at Tuxedo Park, owing to a leg injury. Also out this weekend is SHIRLEY LIMOGES, owing to a health issue of her husband. Hope all is well. JOAN HARRIS, the wife of all breed judge CLINT HARRIS has passed away at the age of 73. The HARRIS’ were married for 48 years. Our deepest sympathies to CLINT and the family. With several recent resignations (either forced or volunteered) taking place at the American Kennel Club, there seems to be a single thread that runs through each event. Maybe it’s more like a needle! The National Animal Interest Alliance will hold its annual
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BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS conference on November 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. For further information and reservations visit their website www.naiaonline.org. DAVE FREI, a man usually associated with Westminster, Football and Angels, got to throw out the first ball at a Staten Island Yankees game. Okay, so it wasn’t Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, but you could bring your dog to this stadium, complete with special seating. Like some major league teams, the Staten Island Yankees are allowing spectators to bring their dogs. It will benefit several animal related charities including Angel on a Leash. The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding, the committee that was formed by the English Kennel Club just over three years ago to address dog breeding issues and practices, will cease to exist. The committee was designed to last approximately three years. The committee was formed after the BBC airing of the extremely negative documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed. Three other groups of charities, veterinary organizations and welfare groups will continue their works. GEORGE MURRAY is off to judge in Denmark. Just marking
another year of wedded bliss are two of the pillars of our sport, JANIE & BOB FORSYTH. Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries KAREN & GARY WILSON, PAM & BOB LAMBIE, SULIE & GREG PAVEZA and KAREN & R.C. WILLIAMS. Celebrating Birthdays…KIMBERLY CALVACCA, CAROL GROSSMAN, KATHY MENAKER, VIRGINIA MURRAY, ELLY RENSINK, KAREN JUSTIN, HELEN LEE JAMES, PEGGY BEISEL-MCILWAINE, SCOTT SOMMER, CONNIE GRENIER, TINA YUHL, MICHAEL SHEPHERD, PAIGE MCCARVER, CHARLES BARIS, JUNE MATARAZZO, GAYLE BONTECOU, GEORGIA HARRIS, NAN GILLIARD, MARY JANE CARBERRY, SIOUX FORSYTH, BOB FORSYTH, BETH DOWD, LOUISE RITTER, PATRICIA ULLOA, JOHN RONALD, WENDY KELLERMAN, MIKE STONE, DORIS BOYD, CARLOS ROJAS, DIANE MALENFANT, CONNIE CLARK, RICK BAGGENSTOS, BETSY DALE, JUDY SILKER, ALISA SYAR, KEN KAUFMANN, HOLLY ELDRED, ANNE KATONA, JULIE LUX and last but not least ADAM BERNARDIN.
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t is difficult to comprehend we are celebrating our 21st anniversary this weekend. We began as a small group, who saw a need that required the attention of members of our sport. To now see the organization grow into what we have become today is astounding. During our anniversary year, we have distributed in excess of $325,000 to those qualified people in our sport who needed help. None of this would have been possible without the strong support within the fancy. So many clubs have stepped up to the plate and have held a variety of events to benefit us - often
without our knowledge. Our membership is at an all time high and our pin is now recognized from coast to coast. Much of this is overshadowed by the great number of individuals who continue to send us support in every fashion. We especially want to thank those at DOG NEWS this week. Their continued weekly support and their special TAKE THE LEAD issue which also appeared in D Magazine, was of huge benefit to us. We are very grateful to everyone and send you all our gratitude.
Words from Trustees & Founders... And So It Began by Pat Laurans
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ake the Lead began in 1993 when Ellen Weiss called several individuals to talk about the need to have an organization that would help people in our dog community who were struggling with AIDS. She called me and asked if I would be part of a startup group and I said yes. She then asked if I would chair the effort. I indicated that I had so much on my plate that I didn’t have time to lead it, but that I would be happy to be part it. Unbeknownst to me, she had already called Tom Bradley, and asked him to chair the effort. He had given her much the same answer. Following our conversation she called Tom back and said, “Pat said she would do it if you will.” Tom said he would, and then she called me back and said, “Tom said he would do it if you would.” ---- I said I would ...and so it began.....with a little white lie. The founders of this organization were: Tom Bradley, Dottie Collier, Michael Larizza, Pat Laurans, Jeff Pepper, Eric Steel and Ellen Weiss. This group got the organization going. They appointed the first board of trustees which included the aforementioned individuals and Nancy Campbell, Tim Catterson, Jim Holt, Fran Sunseri and Wood Wornall. On Thursday, September the ninth, 1993 the night before the Tuxedo Kennel Club dog show we held our first fundraiser at the Tarrytown Hilton Hotel. More than 250 people from around the country came together for our Premiere Event. As Eric Steel
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wrote for an article in Dog News “it was an incredible evening, a gathering of committed friends, an awakening of spirit, testimony to what an impressive family all of us in the sport of dogs belong to.” The evening was fanciful and fun (especially our sing along) fantastic and fruitful (we raised over $35,000.) and we were exhilarated. The event also put us on notice that this was a really important occasion ...that the support was really there ....that the need was really there...and that we needed to get really serious and GET TO WORK...and we did! That was the beginning and now 20 years later we still are amazed and gratified that so many individuals and clubs continue to rally behind the organization. We realize that this is because of the commitment and diversity of our group. To quote Eric’s article again “our greatest resource is our supporters. We are doctors, designers, bakers, builders, salesmen, secretaries, magicians and miracle workers.” It is wonderful that 20 years later Take the Lead has almost 2500 members. Looking back, I am so very thankful and honored to have been a part of Take the Lead. This is an organization of volunteers. Its mission and its good works have transcended each of us individually.... it is all about giving and it is totally without ego. I can truthfully say it is the most important thing I have been involved with in my 50 plus years in the sport of dogs. I love Take the Lead ....and to all of you who support it I can only say “thank you.”
How Did We Get Here & Who Qualifies? By Thomas H. Bradley, III
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ow did we get here is the most frequently asked question, next to “who qualifies?”, that is! How we got here is fairly straightforward. 1000’s of volunteer hours performed on our behalf by our Board of Trustees, our dog community in general, and our generous financial donors. We would be nowhere without them. It’s as simple as that. Who qualifies is simple- too “Anyone who has participated in the sport of dogs for five years or more and who is suffering from a terminal or lifethreatening illness.” That’s it. Quick and simple!! Just to be clear, does this includeExhibitors?- Yes Breeders?- Yes Judges?- Yes Photographers?- Yes Superintendents- Yes Vendors?- Yes Stewards?- Yes Easterners?- Yes Westerners?-Yes All those who live in between?- Yes Others? Yes, I’m sure that there are but the best way is to call our office and ask. How does it work?- Again, it’s Simple. There is an application online AT WWW.TAKETHELEAD.ORG or from our office at 1-800-814-1123. The application must be completed and sent to us. It is then sent to the 3 members of the Assistance Committee. No, we don’t tell who they are and you will never hear from them that you have made an application. It’s STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Period. The application includes a space
for you to tell us what are your most pressing needs and expenses. The Committee reviews this and decides what, where and how much we can help with. We can’t buy you a new car and we can’t buy you a new house…but, we can help you with paying your day to day living and medical expenses. The application includes a request for a copy of your last IRS filing and a short note from your doctor with a diagnosis and prognosis. The Committee works fast when needed to. An answer from the Committee and some bills can be paid within 24 hours. We do NOT pay you directly, but pay bills for you that are approved by the Committee. In other words, there is a paper trail process that needs to happen. The Committee approves certain bills to be paid for you- usually for a 3-4 month period of time and you must submit these specific bills to the office. As an example- we can pay utility bills, mortgages, rent, insurance, some reasonable medical bills, car payments, etc.- your day to day living expenses. It is difficult for us to pay grocery bills, automobile gas bills, etc. The approved bills are then paid (We do not pay late charges!!) and you will receive a statement at the end of each month showing what exactly has been paid on your behalf. At the end of your approved time period, you may also ask for an extension and, once again, the Committee will ask for a doctor’s letter regarding your condition and prognosis. The whole process is truly quite simple. It’s guaranteed to be CONFIDENTIAL. The biggest hurdle is getting you to ask. We understand the word PRIDE. We know it hurts to ask for help. We understand that you have gone through your savings, help from your friends and family and we are aware that you are many times at your wit’s end. Please, and I repeat PLEASE,
don’t wait until you are in this position. We can’t solve all of your problems but we can help and we will. It’s what we do. And, we can do this because in many ways, we are a family too. The funds that we distribute have come from within the sport itself. Your friends have made gifts and donations because they understand that things, at times, can be hard. You, yourself, may have made donations in the past. That’s great if you have. We are here to help you financially and, I need to say this because I have been asked this question many times, you are never expected to repay. This is not a loan. It is a gift from us and the fancy who are your friends. IT’S AS SIMPLE AS THAT.
Watching Take The Lead Grow By Cindy Vogels
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ake The Lead is a remarkable success story. In 1994 a handful of far-sighted individuals turned a good idea into reality, and from its inception the organization was embraced by the AKC dog community. The founding group wisely insisted upon complete client anonymity, but that also led to an aura of mystique surrounding Take The Lead. By 2003, TTL had a growing list of clients, a dedicated Board of Trustees, and a generous bequest which became the seed of an endowment fund. The question became how to grow the organization, expand its good work, while remaining faithful to its mission and the ideals of its founders. Successful charitable organizations must grow, and have turning points traced to visionary board members. These individuals are passionate and persuasive, able to convince the governing group that change is “a good thing.” Edd Bivin was an early member of the Board of Trustees, but, in 2003 upon retiring as Vice-Chancellor at Texas Christian University, had more time to devote to TTL. He felt strongly that the organization needed more geographic diversity on the Board, and more public awareness of the national nature of its work. Bringing tremendous fund-raising and organizational skills to Take The Lead, Edd was named Chairman of the Board; founder (and workhorse) Tom Bradley assumed a newly created CEO position, overseeing day-to-day operations in Watertown, NY. TTL’s success has been the result of the efforts of many, but without Bradley and Bivin, it couldn’t be what it is today. Streamlining the operating procedures, Board committees were created, and an Executive Committee was formed, consisting of the officers and committee chairs. Suddenly, Board members found themselves on committees, expected to work together to instigate new and creative fund-raising projects. As Treasurer, Nancy Bosley contributed financial savvy, setting up a sound investment plan. Jeff Pepper, the Board’s original Treasurer, reassumed those duties from Nancy, and continues to present the Board with excellent financial reports. Susan Sprung came on the Board as Secretary, but has expanded her duties to include coordinating electronic and social media. Linda Low created a national membership program which has been a stunning success. Toni Sosnoff chairs the Development Committee, no easy task in these difficult financial times. Founder Pat Laurans continues to organize the annual NY party held in conjunction with Westminster KC, while Mary Miller and I have chaired both the Booth and Events committees. Presently, Mari-Beth O’Neill has ably taken charge of the booth, while Mary continues to coordinate events, and recently created TTL’s online store. Meanwhile, last November, I inaugurated a monthly electronic newsletter. In 2011, Edd stepped down as Board Chairman, and Pam Beale, backed by years of non-profit and business experience, assumed that role. TTL remains a volunteer Board driven operation, having only one fulltime and one part-time employee. Embracing the challenge to help as many qualified individuals as possible, the Board is a cohesive group; we truly enjoy serving together. But, we are also extremely grateful to countless members of the fancy nationwide who provide untold contributions. Together, we’re all “making a difference.”
Take The Lead: The Very Beginning By Jeffrey Pepper
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ometime in the late Spring of 1993, it might have been in May or June, I received a phone call from Ellen Weiss and Mike Larizza telling me about an organization they were trying to set up that would help people in dogs who were ill. Ellen wanted to know if I’d be the Treasurer. I wasn’t sure I had the time, but was cajoled until I agreed. As I remember, Pat Laurans and Tom Bradley were also involved at this point. Things moved quickly. Michael’s uncle agreed to be our Accountant and was instrumental in taking care of most the legal work as well. Incorporation papers for Take The Lead were filed in short order and almost immediately afterward, papers where filed with IRS seeking 501 (c)3 status as a non-profit Charity. Papers were also filed with New York State to register TTL as a charity in the state. Plans were made for a first fund raising event in September. Just like that, we went from an idea to a work in progress. The very first fundraiser was a big undertaking, held at the Tarrytown Hilton just down the road from the historical landmark site of the Westchester Kennel Club show in Tarrytown, NY. I remember a big discussion about where to place the piano so that people could sing along and enjoy. We were thrilled with the number of people who came. I believe it was Michael who came up with the idea of giving a small white pin with a red leash logo and our name on it to each person attending the event, as a token of appreciation for their support. The next day at the show, to our surprise, there were a lot of people walking around with our pin on their lapel, showing support for our fledgling organization. We had a table where pins were sold to those who had not attended the party the night before. And a tradition began. Along with the widespread encouragement shown that Sunday, about $35,000
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was raised and we were in business. Now, we all had to learn just how to create and run a functioning charitable organization. Several more people were added to fill out the starting Board of Trustees. Elections were held and Tom Bradley was elected as Chairman of the Board, Pat Laurans and Dorothy Collier as Vice Chairmen, Nancy Campbell as Secretary and myself as Treasurer. We were all volunteers, learning our way. And so we began. In what seemed like a very short period of time, I had to learn how to run a charity’s books and office. Much more complicated than running the financial aspects of a club or business. Receipts for contributions had to be sent out, bills paid and we had to set up procedures covering just how we would decide just how individuals could qualify for assistance, and how that assistance would be provided. Software was donated by our accountant simplifying the steps needed to keep track of income and expense in a manner acceptable to IRS and I had to learn how to use it. The work took lots of time.
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y the end of November, Take The Lead began supporting individuals by paying approved bills. A system was set up whereby Recipients sent designated monthly bills to me and I wrote checks to pay those bills. With your support, we were on our way! Since I was the one paying the bills, I had some necessary personal involvement with many of our recipients in the early days of Take The Lead’s existence. I was able to hear first hand just how meaningful it was to these folks that others in the Fancy cared enough about them to help out at a time when their lives can be the most difficult. Your funds certainly helped, but you should also know the simple fact that you cared enough about others to help out carried as much meaning as the assistance. I know they thank you and so do I. Your help has led to one of the most meaningful things I’ve helped to do in my 40+ years in dogs. Thank you!
Take The Lead To Date by Dottie Collier
n 1993, no one could have anticipated how successful Take the Lead would become but I think we all felt that we had to try to do something to alleviate some of the suffering that many of our friends were experiencing as a result of the AIDS virus. Thankfully, twenty years later we have few if any clients with HIV. To date, Take the Lead has distributed over $3,500,000 to our friends in the sport who have suffered from every imaginable life threatening illness. TTL provides financial security to our clients so they can have peace of mind while undergoing treatment. Our twenty year anniversary is a tribute to the generosity of so many members of our wonderful sport. Thank you all. Personally, my involvement with Take the Lead is one of the most rewarding things I’ve done in my life. Dog News 69
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one of us thought past the next week 20 years ago. We just couldn’t have envisioned this would go where it’s gone. We saw something that needed to be given attention and we fixed it.” – Thomas H. Bradley, lll
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om Bradley and I have said for years that working with Take The Lead was the best thing we ever did in dogs.” – Edd E. Bivin
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Starting and maintaining a grassroots organization is often a labor of love. It is one that causes those involved to look at their accomplishment with a great deal of pride, knowing they’ve had an effect on the lives of others, but also watching willing volunteers step in and help the organization flourish. Such is the legacy Messrs. Bradley and Bivin, as the first and second chairmen of Take The Lead, can see with great satisfaction as the baton passes to new leadership. For Bradley, becoming the “chief cook and bottle washer” was happenstance. In an interview in 2010 he told me about the beginning of TTL. “Take the Lead started as a result of a few people who saw a need to assist others who were in the sport, suffering from AIDS. So, we held a cocktail reception at Westchester Kennel Club, our first organized event. It brought in $35,000 in donations and income. Immediately an organizational meeting was held. Everything fell right into place with a lot of volunteers and organizing. The board of trustees was populated with a variety of people from around the country.” From that simple start, Take the Lead became a major cause in the dog world. Tom continued: “There is a group (the Assistance Committee) who reviews the applications. No one else ever knows the details of who applies. It’s kept strictly confidential. Often, people are embarrassed to apply for help and it usually requires a lot of work by their friends to move them to do so. Oftentimes we have to scurry to provide help because by the time the application reaches us the situation has turned desperate. We pay bills. Money isn’t handed directly to the recipients. This has been the toughest year (2010) in terms of the people we’ve helped. During the first 11 months of 2010, $305,000 was disbursed. This is a record year--which is one of those good things/bad things. We’ve been blessed with many, many benefactors--major and minor. Checks come in ranging from $10 to $10,000. People are being more generous than usual this year because they realize this is helping members of their ‘dog family’. We’re all volunteers--none of us take anything for salaries. People with life-threatening and terminal illnesses are assisted. Disasters such as fires, floods, etc., are terrible but are not something addressed by Take The Lead. To qualify for help, a person must have 5 years involvement in the sport, submit a last year’s
As mentioned earlier, in time Bradley recognized the need to have a more structured organization to carry on the work of Take The Lead. Enter Edd E. Bivin. Early on Bivin was asked to join the original Board, although he was not part of the original founders. He found a focus in Take The Lead that ignited his passion for what they were doing. He told me, “Because I believed so strongly in TTL and what it was doing, I was asked to take over the job of chairman which I agreed to do.” He would serve in that capacity for seven years, from 2004 to 2011. For Bivin, Take The Lead utilized his secular skills in the university arena. Bivin was an educator in his working career. A teacher for a time, he became a Vice Chancellor of Administration at Texas Christian University, where he spent most of his career. The considerable skills he possesses were applied to Take The Lead—a bonanza for the organization and indeed for the dog world. He told me, “I really enjoyed what that original board was able to do, and enjoyed being able to help people in need. When I became chairman, I thought a little about what I wanted to do—particularly with changing the demographics. We needed to make the organization more widely known across the country. People needed to know our efforts were not directed at a specific geographic area, but was available nationwide. We needed to secure support from people throughout the country. With the help of a wonderful board, we were able to achieve that. Another problem we had was that TTL had little in the way of endowment, and I knew that was imperative to build that up. I learned in the ‘university business’ (writer’s note: See my June, 2013 article on Edd Bivin) that while you were dependent on the capability of people to give support, you also needed a back-up no greater than the ability of the endowment to produce income. In other words, you don’t want to use up the income of the endowment until you really have to. So, that was the major goal when I was chairman.” The formation of a structure of committees was another important accomplishment for Bivin. He recalled this effort, “I also saw the need to establish committees to accomplish certain work so that no one person or group had to do everything. These initiatives were greatly supported by the board.” Time flew by for Bivin, and Take The Lead became what its leadership had hoped: A force for good works to benefit the people in the dog show community. Being the sort of man he is, Bivin is not one to hang on to a title or position when his work has been accomplished. brought Take The Lead to a new plateau and made a major decision. “After seven years, I came to the conclusion it was time to have a new chairman. I had done what I set out to do, what I felt was important for the organization during my tenure, so a year in advance I notified TTL to start the search.” Does he feel any
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tax return, and must be able to certify the nature of their medical condition as being such that it meets our criteria. People who qualify are rarely turned down, and help is given as long as we can. There is no requirement to pay us back.” Bradley added, “A lifetime pin is awarded for a $750 donation.” Those lifetime pins are cherished by those who attain them. It can get emotional at times, according to Tom. “Our office manager (Debbie Hill) will sometimes come into my office teary eyed to tell me about the death of a recipient. That’s always the hardest to take. Sometimes right after becoming aware of a need, approving the payments and disbursing some of them, word comes that the client has passed away.” Bradley remarked, “Originally Take The Lead was perceived as the ‘AIDS’ group, but there were other lifethreatening situations-terminal illnesses that needed to be addressed. Quickly we expanded to include these. It’s fortunate for us that Edd Bivin stepped in as chairman.” Recently, I asked Tom to look back at his work and tell our readers what he feels has been his legacy with Take The Lead. “Some years I couldn’t remember WHAT I did,” he chuckled. “Executive director, general manager, chairman….we had a lot of work to get started. We worked with a small group of very enthusiastic and involved volunteers. They had to be involved with the dayto-day operations. We’d pull on all our contacts to get things done that we
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needed: accountants, lawyers—anyone that would help us.” He continued, “We had no committees, we just pitched in and did what needed to be done. We had to create the application for assistance, then refined it over the years.” “The application is still seven pages long”, he sighed. Government regulations regarding non-profits unfortunately makes this involved process necessary. I asked Tom about the “brand” of Take The Lead and what was done to create awareness about its work. “Originally TTL was created to assist people who had AIDS. That met with some resistance at the time. Shortly thereafter, we’d get requests about other types of severe/ terminal illnesses. We had to sit down and define what we wanted to do. It is now for ‘lifethreatening’ or ‘terminal’ illnesses. We learned as we went along—kind of like dog judging. The ‘brand’ of TTL grew from this redefining. We then had to get this story out to the dog community. There was some confusion because we were perceived as ‘from the East’. Some people think it’s just for judges, or for a certain geographical region, or a specific illness. We don’t limit ourselves that way.”
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radley has watched the interest in TTL grow over the years until now there are many fundraising events held around the country. He commented: “Some kennel clubs hold fund-raisers and we don’t even know
they’ve done it until we receive their check as a donation. They’re not huge amounts, but every dollar is appreciated because it helps people find a way to give to the people in the sport. As an organization, we only host the Westminster Kennel Club social event, but all the others are done at grass-roots and locally.” In time, as the scope of TTL grew, it became obvious more structure was needed. Edd Bivin had been on the board, but now he was needed in another way and he met the challenge. Bradley recalls, “When Mr. Bivin took over, he formed committees. His organizational abilities took us to a new level. People found ways to be involved. Those committees have evolved into extremely useful functions within the organization. They are part of our road to success. People like to associate with success. We’re based totally on volunteer support and it’s successful. Now we have schedules for booth support at Westminster.” I asked Tom what he felt has been appealing about his work with Take The Lead over these twenty years. He told me, “Everyone wants to be involved in something that helps others. We can all take pride whether our contribution is large or small that we have a share. We have never had to go outside the sport for support. We have a wide variety of people and geographical areas represented. People from all avenues in the sport are part of what we do. People don’t donate with the idea of ‘someday I might
need this’. In fact, our recipients often say ‘I never thought I’d need this’, but they reach a point where they do. I think people support TTL because it’s their opportunity to help and I find helping to make Take The Lead the place where they can go to share with others very appealing.” The question comes up at times about expanding the role of Take The Lead to address other hardships and disasters. Bradley acknowledged there are certainly other cases of need besides illness. “The problem we face, though, is that there are so many difficult situations that if we tried to cover them all we’d be broke in a month.” He continued, “With the resources we have available, we have tried to maintain a focus on the specific needs we’ve identified for which we can provide a measure of relief.” Could the role ever be expanded? “That would take an in-depth review by the board to determine if it’s feasible”, he said. Our sport brings moments where the accomplishments cause our spirits to soar. Those achievements, however, can be fleeting. For Tom Bradley, Take The Lead has become a personal trademark for a man who has made a lifetime career of improving the lives of others around him—not just in the sport of purebred dogs, but in his own community. We all owe a huge “Thank You” to Tom Bradley for his vision and his selflessness in taking the reins in the early years of Take The Lead.
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void? He answered, “I’ve missed it, but I also take great delight in the leadership that has stepped forward since that point. I’ve been in enough organizations to know that new ideas, new spirit, new passions—those things are needed to improve an organization. You have to step aside to let those come through.” Of course, the search for a new Chair was not without Bivin’s participation, although he’s quick to point out it was not his decision to make. “As I went through my final year, I thought about who I believed would be really helpful. I tried to stay out of it as much as I could, but I helped identify a woman who had joined the board two or three years before—Pam Beale. I knew of her passion, her empathy and sympathy and her ability to lead in different ways. So the board picked up on this initiative and unanimously nominated and elected Pam to the position. In my opinion, Pam has become a treasure for TTL. She fits all of those things we needed. She’s great fun, she has a wonderful sense of humor, and she has the ability to lead in a very genteel way. I laughingly say TTL went from a Texas accent to a Boston accent, but I take great delight that she now has the responsibility I held, albeit in a different way. I think the future is bright and wide open for TTL because the board believes so strongly in Pam and is so willing to help follow her to achieve what she thinks is important for the organization.” As with any non-profit organization, fundraising is a major undertaking. I asked Edd about the activities of TTL, especially in recent times, since fundraisers for TTL have become much more numerous. “This is the 20th anniversary, so it’s special. You’ll see a lot of events this year. They may back off of that moving forward and you may see a different direction with regard to fundraising. There’s only so much in the well. You don’t want to drain the well dry, and you don’t want to wear out your welcome asking for financial support. It’s a wonderful thing people have stepped forward in this 20th year celebration. As of this year, we have achieved over 3.5 million dollars in distribution. In a lot of orga-
Edd E. Bivin nizations, that’s not a lot of money but in this organization that’s quite a bit. In a 20 year period we went from zero to what we’ve achieved and it’s been so much help to the people who have benefitted from it. So many in our sport have needed this kind of help, and all that money has been directed to our fellow participants in this sport to assist them. This has been OUR sport’s response to the PEOPLE in the sport—and that’s what makes TTL unique. Other than our effort after Katrina and a few other instances where we had a separate fund to use for relief, our focus has been on life-threatening or terminal illnesses/injury.” I brought up the question that has been brought to the fore lately. Could Take The Lead expand its role in providing assistance beyond what it is doing now? Bivin
responded on the practicality of such an endeavor: “We got by with Ka-
trina because of the seriousness of the situation, but our charter doesn’t allow us to do that on a routine basis. It would necessitate re-chartering and revamping TTL to expand. Plus, when natural disasters such as fires and storms come, the need is immediate and it’s more difficult to organize. It takes a bigger staff to organize such an effort because there’s never any routine in it. TTL has an established process to handle requests for assistance, and we work our way through the process to identify what help we can offer and then care for the recipients of our charity. The scope of TTL is a very personal one. We require an application and substantiation of the particular needs of individuals requesting assistance. Our stipulation is that you have been involved in purebred dogs for at least 5 years, and you establish a need. It’s a very personal thing because we’re helping individuals and it’s the contribution of the general dog fancy that can be applied to the specific needs of individuals. We maintain strict confidentiality. Only the three people on the committee that approve the applications and administer the fund know who the recipients are. We never disclose who the recipients are. Individual recipients may disclose our assistance, but we do not do so.”
After serving TTL as chairman for more than 1/3 of its existence (and on the board for almost all of its existence), I wanted to know from Bivin what he felt was the most gratifying part of his service for Take The Lead. You could sense his pride and indeed his passion for how he watched Take The Lead grow in stature and impact: “I think the most gratifying thing is seeing the geographic and demographic changes that we’ve been able to achieve. TTL was never restricted to a specific area or to one group of people. We have helped breeders, judges, handlers, owners, doctors, and lawyers—all manner of people. While TTL started in the East, it was never restricted to benefit just those in the East. In the dog world, there was a feeling early on that TTL was primarily an East Coast charity, but in reality it never was. If you look back at the distribution of charity from TTL, you’ll see it has been spread all over this country. It truly has become a national organization and that’s very important to me. It’s also important to me that trust has been built in TTL. People trust the ones who administrate TTL, they trust us to administer the funds they donate, and I think that speaks highly about TTL. I take tremendous pleasure in knowing that. I think Pam Beale is a wonderful steward for this organization.” Take The Lead has flourished under the leadership of these two men, Thomas H. Bradley, 3d and Edd E. Bivin. This is part of what my wife (Helene) once was prompted to suggest as a title for some of my articles—“Beauty Beyond The Ring”. We follow the wins, we enjoy the dogs, but there is also another side to the people we know in the sport. Indeed, we in the sport could not afford to hire these men or the ones who have stepped up to serve on the Board of Take The Lead. The experience, secular skills and know-how of these people is priceless. They have handed a precious gift to the sport of purebred dogs. With the faithful stewardship of Messrs. Bradley and Bivin, Take The Lead has become an organization for which we can all be proud. We all thank you, Tom and Edd, for being part of making this happen. Dog News 73
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lubs have been the keystones in enabling Take The Lead to provide education to members of the fancy, provide opportunities to support annual membership as well as opportunities for fund raising events in conjunction with their shows. There are a myriad of ways in which a club may support Take The Lead. A Club may offer space to set up a membership and educational booth at their event. This may be expanded to be an opportunity to do different forms of fundraising activities. A popular fundraiser is “Chuck A Duck”. We have invested in flocks of ducks that we can provide to a club with the appropriate directions for rental. The size of the flock is 100 and the ducks are rented for $5 to attendees at the show. At an appointed time, usually before Groups start or BIS a children’s wading pool is placed in the center of the ring and all duck renters are assembled to Chuck their rented ducks. The duck landing closest to the center of the pond is the lucky winner of half of the rental pot. The ducks are numbered and each renter receives a card with their duck’s number allowing us to verify the winning duck tosser. Winners of the duck toss have been very generous, donating some or all of the winnings back to Take The Lead. Raffles throughout the day at the Take The Lead Booth have become another means in which clubs and individuals can support the fundraising efforts. Clubs and members may coordinate theme baskets or items to donate to the raffle as well as solicit raffle items from the vendors attending their shows. The creativity of the items donated to the raffles is amazing, ranging from the ever popular “ It is five o’clock somewhere” Cocktail themed baskets, to Margarita makers, “Coffee Makers”, Holiday themed baskets, regional baskets, and the ever popular wine assortments top the popularity list. A recent addition to the donations from area Reproductive Specialists has been an assortment of services including progesterone testing, semen collection and storage for a year, ever popular and incents client to purchase lots of tickets. We have been fortunate to have continuous support from so many individuals and companies. Our appreciation to all who support our events and raffles with their wonderful, creative donations In the Northeast we are forever grateful for the artistic talent of Joan Scott who assists in putting together theme baskets and decorating the tables at multiple booths and events throughout the year. What if your club wishes to hold an event to support Take The Lead? The inaugural event was a cocktail party held the Thursday night prior the Tuxedo Park Kennel Club show in September of 1993. This was followed by what has become the annual Holiday Party held in conjunction with Eastern Dog Club in early December.
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If a Club or Cluster wishes to be involved with coordinating an event in conjunction with their shows things to consider: space and location of the party, theme, and most importantly how the party will be underwritten to allow it to be a successful fundraiser. One of the first fundraising parties which continue to be an annual Holiday party is held in conjunction with Eastern Dog Club. The donation of baskets and raffle items grows each year. The theme and decorating for the party is coordinated by Joan Scott with her band of merry elves, Whitney Perry and Sue King, who transform the host locations to Holiday Celebrations! Everyone in New England looks forward to our annual holiday gathering. The Take the Lead Board is fortunate to have as a member Michael Faulkner. His professional career includes fundraising and he has coordinated unique and fun parties, the most recent was at the Middle Peninsula Kennel Club of Virginia show this past January. The show is held at the Richmond Raceway Complex, in Richmond,VA. Attendees participated in changing tires in a simulated pit stop to racing miniature cars on a track. Probably his greatest talent has been his skill as an auctioneer, including tripling the earnings for the evening when auctioning off a gourmet dinner prepared in your own home; complete with wine. Bidding was consistent between three attendees at the dinner, at the point when a generous donation was being offered; it was asked if all bidders would be willing to be winners at that point? As a result, Michael provided three gourmet dinners and raised a substantial donation for Take The Lead in one evening. The Tar Heel Cluster in March has become an annual celebration for Take The Lead, with an extensive raffle table and on alternating years a party right on the Fair Grounds allowing easy access for everyone attending the shows. Live music and dancing the night away has become the theme! The Harvest Moon cluster consisting of Del Valle Dog Club of Livermore and Skyline Kennel Club have hosted parties over the years including an auction of artwork created by members of the fancy and most recently a comedy night. These are only a few examples of what has been done, the ideas for fun are endless, and it just takes some creativity and desire to create an evening of fun to benefit those in our sport who may need assistance. Take The Lead appreciates the support that All Breed and Specialty Clubs have provided over the years which have provided camaraderie, good times and support to this worthwhile cause. If your club has the interest to host a booth or coordinate an event please contact the office : Take The Lead PO Box 6353 Watertown, NY 13601 800-814-1123 FAX: 315-786-1874
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THE POINTER
Rider (Ch Cinnakerrys Ride to Distant Shores JH CDX TDX RE) and Wager (Cinnakerrys Secret Bet JH NAVHDA NA Prize 1), two of Duffy’s Pointers have found a pheasant on an autumn hunt.
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dentally, are often the same ones that do not believe women should be running field trial dogs. Thankfully, not all of the field trial judges have these peculiar biases. On the other hand, keeping a dog in good, hard, athletic condition while still maintaining good fleshed-out show condition is challenging because show judges tend to want the dogs to be more fleshed-out than is appropriate for performance or field events. Thankfully we don’t have the coat issue many other breeds have. I can only imagine how much time and energy is required to keep a setter, for example, in a good, thick, abundant show coat particularly if the dog is also running in the field.” For some Pointer owners, trying new activities can be a challenge. “Cassedy (AKC/UKC/Int/IntVet/IntCom Ch Eclipse JJJ First Edition CDX BN GN RAE JH MX MXJ NF MXP MJP NFP URO1 VAX CGC CHIC) was my first agility dog, my first rally dog, my first foray into field work and the first dog with which I had done obedience in nearly a dozen years. I really had no intention of doing anything with Cassedy other than finishing her AKC conformation championship but she is such a fun training partner we started adding activities and haven’t stopped. The problems I encountered in this quest mainly stemmed from never having done something previously and trying to figure out how to do it. Fortunately, I belong to an allQuiz (Ch Cinnakerrys What’s the Point SH MX MXB MXJ MJB NAVHDA Utility Prize III), one of Kathy Duffy’s Pointers, has been in the AKC agility top 5 for the past two years. 80 Dog News
breed training club where the instructors know how to help you when you are new to a particular activity. They are very adept at tailoring advice for each individual dog. In other words, we were never criticized because Cassedy doesn’t move like a Border Collie in agility. Stella (AKC/UKC/Int Ch Edgehill’s Comin In Hot JH NA NAJ VA) was wired very differently than Cassedy had been so with the help of my instructors, I’m modifying my training methods to find out what works with her. The easiest activity for both the dogs and I has been field work. With just a few minutes of training, each was ready to pass the junior hunter test. The only drawback is that we live about two hours from our field trainer and that puts a damper on how much time that’s available for field work but if you ask my dogs, there’s nothing they’d like better than to go hunting every day,” said Sara Petersmann. For Kathy Duffy, who owns
Quiz (Ch Cinnakerrys What’s the Point SH MX MXB MXJ MJB NAVHDA Utility Prize III), Squeeze (Cinnakerry’s Lemon Squeeze OA OAJ SH CDX NAVHDA VC), Rider (Ch Cinnakerrys Ride to Distant Shores JH CDX TDX RE) and Wager (Cinnakerrys Secret Bet JH NAVHDA NA Prize 1), the major obstacle to success with her Pointers was the requirement for the duck search in North American Versatile Hunting Dog events. “In this test, the dogs have to go in the water and search for a duck for ten minutes without seeing where the duck has been planted. The problem with this event was not my dogs but rather me. I’m afraid of water so I had to get my friends to kayak out for me and plant the ducks when we were training. But, no matter what you are doing with a Pointer, you have to keep in mind that most are quite soft-tempered dogs that don’t want to make mistakes. You cannot drill them on any exercise and I’ve found that short, positive training sessions work best.” “Pointers are incredibly smart and very, very willing to please,” said Bandes. “This is a great combination. With my dogs, I’ve showed them what to do and they have pretty much done it. That’s not to say there hasn’t been a lot of finetuning such as improving their run in the field both in their range and pattern. I’ve also spent a fair amount of time making them bomb
Lenny, (Bronze GCh MBIS UKC Ch UCD Multi-HIT URO1 Mi-Ti’s Image is Everything CD RE Can CD CGC) another of McLeod’s Pointers, practices dock diving.
proof by creating every bad situation I could think of and working them through it. It’s just important that you use common sense and don’t lose your temper when you are training a Pointer for anything. I learned long ago to stop training if I thought I was about to lose my temper with a dog. While field training with a Pointer is not all that time consuming, getting the dogs in good, hard running condition is pretty labor intensive. I spend a LOT of time on horseback either roading (running a dog on a rope off the horse) or with the dogs running loose with the horse and each dog I was running in trials needed to do this for a half hour to an hour a day for several days a week. I really don’t believe in over training because with Pointers, all it does is make them bored and they simply do not need it. While I might take an untrained dog out four or five days a week, I keep the actual training time to only 15 to 20 minutes.” The soft temperament of most Pointers makes training them a challenge, according to Liz McLeod, who owns Stuart (Multi-HIT UCD, MultiHIT URO1 Mi-Ti’s Last Call CDX RAE2 Can CDX CGC TDI), Lenny (Bronze GCh MBIS UKC Ch UCD Multi-HIT URO1 Mi-Ti’s Image is Everything CD RE Can CD CGC) and Gary (AKC/UKC Ch Pawsup Accustomed to Success RN CGC). “Pointers are athletic and they really want to please you if they are properly motivated. This can turn you and the dog into a very successful performance team. However, they are on the soft side and they don’t take well
to corrections or harsh methods. But, if you find out what drives each individual dog, the sky’s the limit as to what they can achieve. They also get bored with an exercise fairly easily so fewer repetitions are most effective in getting them to learn. I’ve found that each of my three dogs have different strengths and weaknesses. I’ve also found that sometimes a Pointer will get ‘sour’ on an activity and then I take a complete vacation with that activity with that dog which sometimes lasts up to a month. This has always made them come back better than before the break.” Welch agreed. “The greatest obstacle I’ve encountered training Pointers is how incredibly soft they are. You cannot use aversive training methods. Some people may call them stubborn but I don’t think any dog is ‘stubborn.’ Pointers will shut down and tune you out which looks stubborn but it is just their way of avoiding pressure. You have to ‘listen’ to your dog and Pointers can be very subtle in their responses so you have to pay attention. Pointers care about how YOU feel so training when you are angry is especially useless and unfair with a Pointer.” One problem that Bryant-Vilwock encountered was that Ranger became training wise. “He decided to be perfect in training but at field trials or hunt tests, he knew I couldn’t correct him. I remember one hunt test where he did virtually everything you would not want
a hunting dog to do. Maybe he was getting burned out or maybe I was unconsciously sending the wrong vibes when I was handling him. Whatever worked before wasn’t working at that time so we took a complete break from any field training. When I resumed training with him, I also did some cross-training in agility and obedience. I found that the body awareness and signaling you need in agility was incredibly helpful in hunt tests where you can’t collar your dog like you can in field trials. Another issue is that there really aren’t many field trial judges who are used to seeing a ‘show’ dog in the field. Their only experience may have been with some Pointers from the show ring that weren’t very competitive and over time, these judges have become biased against ‘show dogs’ the minute they see one on the line. Luckily, most of them are willing to judge the dog on the day so you can change their minds and it’s always nice to prove someone wrong by showing them a good dog that can do the work.” There are some issues facing the breed, not the least of which is the number of Pointers that wind up in rescue or shelters. “While some breeders may strongly disagree, I think Pointers are being overbred,” said Pereira. “In the past, we would primarily see field-bred Pointers showing up in shelters or rescue but there has been an increase in the number of show-bred Pointers as well. The idea that we’re breeding too many Pointers for the demand is further supported by the fact that it is taking longer for some breeders to place their puppies in loving homes than it has been in the past.” Petersmann also mentioned this issue. “Way too many Pointers are winding up in rescue or shelters primarily because field-line breeders and trainers routinely ‘dump’ nonperforming hunting dogs or dogs that aren’t going to ‘make it’ on the circuit. The breed is also not without some health issues although there is a strong emphasis in the parent club on health and most breeders are very conscientious on that front. Really, the achievements of the many multi-titled Pointers is a testament to our breeders producing well-rounded dogs capable of these accomplishments and owners taking advantage of the natural abilities the breed possesses.”
“There are some issues facing the breed, not the least of which is the number of Pointers that wind up in rescue or shelters.”
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Sandy the French Bulldog heard the parrot echoing the alarm siren that went off, warning of an impending rocket attack on the city of Ashkelon. She immediately ran inside and lay quivering on the floor in the hallway, the most secure place in the house, along with one of the owner’s friends. The man would cover her in a pair of used jeans and they would both lie there for 10 minutes until the danger subsided. This occurred several times a day in the 50 days of fighting between Hamas in the Gaza Strip and Israel, trying to protect its population. Driving down the roads near the Gaza Strip the day after the ceasefire was announced to learn how local dog owners were coping with the situation, I noticed what seemed like a hot air balloon in the sky. Something about it looked different and then I noticed it was not bearing a basket with people but some mechanical contraption. Further down I passed two other balloons. They turned out to be some sort of detection system that observed the Gaza Strip. On the road itself, along with the regular traffic, was a relatively large number of carriers with tanks on them – funnily enough not a regular sight in Israel. Then I saw the remains of a dog on the roadside. I later found out what that was about. Nadav Levi (31) was born in Kibbutz Reim, a short distance from the Gaza Strip. During his military service, Nadav lived in Tel Aviv for 6 years. One day, after giving 84 Dog News
up on living in the city with 2 dogs, he decided to return to the kibbutz. Nadav’s fascination with dogs began at an early age with the family’s dogs and then at 14 he got a Great Dane. He then had a couple of English Bulldogs that died at an early age. “At one show, I saw a small dog that caught my eye and it turned out to be an Italian Greyhound,” Nadav recalls. “I’ve had them ever since. I have a couple of locally born dogs, imported a bitch from Sweden and have bred four generations.” One of his bitches is a champion of several countries. Another is an Israeli and International champion. His dogs have won and placed in the group several times at all-breed shows. “I usually take the dogs out for a morning walk at around 5 AM,” says Nadav. “Some of the younger dogs go out at midday. Then in the afternoon we go out for another walk and in the evening I take them out running for several miles. I then feed them and take them for a short walk before we turn in for the night.” Nadav has worked on
a dairy farm not far from his home, bordering on the Gaza strip, for the past three years. He is responsible for matings, provides genetic counseling and takes care of newly born calves. The area has been under fire from Gaza for the past 14 years: “The bombs don’t change my routine. At first I would skip the walks but it has become part of my routine, regular and familiar background noise. Many bombs have fallen in the kibbutz over the years, but it never caused me to stay at home or change things. “Puppies that grow up here do not respond to the noises,” he notes. “Two dogs that did not grow up here tremble, try to climb up on me, cry, sometimes wet themselves and cringe in the corner. They try to escape through the window or crawl under my bed and sometimes fight with the other dogs. Three of them used to get a small dose of valium two times a day, something I learned in the past. It definitely calms them down. When the bombing increased in volume, I started administering it for the
duration but stopped when the ceasefire began. “One bitch escaped from my home, she chewed on the netting on the window and ran away. Several hours later she arrived at my parents’ home. “When we hear the alarm, I don’t always go to my bomb shelter because I have learned to live with it. Although I have a shelter in my home, I have hardly used it.” Four days after the recent fighting began Nadav was recruited into active reserve military service as a medic. He put four dogs in a boarding kennel, and the fifth went to stay with his parents. Although the kennel was under rocket fire, the dogs went through the period unscathed and one of them was even mated by his dog and has recently given whelp to a single puppy. This time, two homes in Nadav’s kibbutz were hit by rockets and a total of 10 rockets fell, causing damage but no casualties. The dairy farm sustained a lot of harm, none of the cows were hurt but some of them miscarried. A lot of dogs escaped from the Gaza Strip and ran away from the fire zone. At regular times, the border is hermetically sealed, but due to the Israeli assault the border was opened. Some of
the Israeli soldiers pitied the local dogs and fed them, eventually taking the dogs into Israeli territory. Some were adopted by local citizens, some went to shelters but others were not as lucky and were killed on the roadside. There were a couple of seemingly pure-bred Salukis that were adopted by people in nearby Kibbutz Zeelim. Nadav took a stray bitch and homed her with a vet in a nearby kibbutz and is now guarding his clinic. Nir Adar (26) grew up in Kibbutz Nir Oz, abutting with the Gaza Strip. Niv, unemployed at the moment, has a young Beagle bitch that recently went BOB at the specialty show and BOS at another specialty show. His relationship with his bitch is warm and she adores him too. He takes her everywhere and is quite proud of her. I reached Nir’s home and he took me for a tour of the kibbutz. A couple of hundred yards from his home is a strong fence, on the other side lie fields cultivated by the kibbutz, including a small vineyard. A little further, about one mile, we could make out the outline of buildings in Gaza. Yes, that close! “We hardly have enough time to find shelter in case of a mortar or rocket attack,” noted Nir. “Ten-fifteen seconds, that’s it.” There are bomb shelters everywhere within reach. The bus stop is a concrete cubicle. Even the kindergartens are fortified. But still the locals try to live their lives to
the best of their ability. Nir goes for walks with his dog, joined by his brother with a Labrador. Near his brother’s home are canisters and boxes in khaki and with military inscriptions, empty ammunition packaging, stacked in a neat pile. On the wall of a neighbor’s home are two unexploded rockets from Gaza – the dogs have no problem posing with them. We then go on to a onestory building with a thin asbestos roof. The entrance is cordoned off with tape and damage is immediately noticeable in the form of entire windows lying on the ground in front of the building. This house serves as an alterna-
tive clinic for local residents, with treatment rooms and a large space covered in mattresses used for yoga and other disciplines. The place is in shambles and the notice on the door reads, “beware of asbestos particles”. The day before the ceasefire – less than 24 hours prior to my visit – a mortar shell had hit the building, crashing its way through the thin roof and making a small crater in the concrete floor. The walls were covered in soot and the house was full of debris, a very disturbing sight. Thankfully, the building had been unoccupied at the time. “My dog did not grow
up here so at first she would start trembling when a bomb fell,” said Nir. “But now she has grown used to the noises and just joins me in the shelter, if she’s near enough. Sometimes when we are outside she is too far from me and I have to go without her but she has survived it all in good spirits.” Good spirits are exactly what Sandy’s owner, Fantella, from the city of Ashkelon is missing. The 50-something year old grandfather lives in the largest city within range of the Gaza rockets and is not at all happy with the situation. His home is unprotected and he is recovering from a foot injury that requires him to use crutches. This, of course, does not enable him to run to shelter within the 15 seconds allotted to this act. “I sit out on the porch and look at the sky,” says Fantella. “I can usually spot our defense system intercepting the rockets, but then we have a lot of shrapnel flying through the air, so I cover my head in something, just in case. One of my dogs, a Czech Wolfdog named Alpha, barks wildly when we are bombed. The other (the above-mentioned Sandy) runs into the house.” All the people I visited are living through these harrowing times with one thing in mind – hope. Hope that things will get better soon for them and their dogs. And funnily enough, Nadav’s Italian Greyhound bitch just gave whelp to a puppy and Fantella’s bitch is also with puppies whelped during the fighting. Dog News 85
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AUTUMN FUN FOR YOUNG KENNEL CLUB MEMBERS AND THEIR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS Young Kennel Club (YKC) has announced the latest dog activity weekend event on offer for its members, which will take place from 31st October until Sunday 2nd November in Nottinghamshire. Taking place at the Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY, the three day event will offer the opportunity for YKC members to train their dogs in handling, agility, obedience, heelwork to music and flyball. Each day will include training sessions under the direction of experienced trainers who will help both dog and owner to get the most out of the weekend. Members will also be offered the chance to qualify for Crufts by taking part in a series of competitions which are among the last chances to qualify during the year. Dogs of all types are welcome, as long as they are registered on the Kennel Club’s Breed, Activity or Companion Dog registers. Gerald King, Chairman of the Young Kennel Club said: “Our Young Kennel Club activity weekends are very popular, as they are a fantastic way for young people to develop and perfect their skills. It is a great place to practice dog showing for the first time as well as guide the more experienced members. People can train with their dogs at all levels in agility, obedience and handling over the weekend and it doesn’t matter whether members are completely new to the sport or have been competing for years, we will be organising training to cover all levels of ability.” There will also be fun social activities both evenings for overnight campers including a pumpkin carving competition - perfect for Halloween! Participants can come for just one day or both days, at a daily price of just £20 and £5 per competition entry. Accompanying adults and spectators can come along for free and caravans and camping costs £10 per night. To find out more and to download an application form, please visit www.ykc.org. uk and click on ‘Events’. Alternatively call a member of the YKC team on 020 7518 1030 who will be happy to answer any questions. All under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Laura Quickfall London, England
NAIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AUCTION As you may be aware the National Animal Interest Alliance Annual Conference is being held on November 7-9 in Orlando, Florida. I hope you have marked your calendar, and registered to attend this not to be missed event by going to www.naiaonline.org. As always, the quality of speakers and invaluable information being provided to us at this event is simply amazing. On Saturday evening a wonderful dinner/auction will provide great food, great music, terrific camaraderie and the opportunity to bid on some incredible treasures. Proceeds from the auction help defray conference expenses and help NAIA continue it’s exceptional work. As auction chair I am personally asking you to consider donating an auction item to this most worthy cause. Please contact me and I will forward an auction donation form to you which lists some of the many types of items that have been donated in the past. Almost any item that might appeal to buyers is most appreciated. Contact me, or Patti Strand if you need ideas. If you have nothing to donate consider a cash donation which we can use to round out auction items, or simply use to help NAIA continue it’s most important mission. Parent Clubs, All Breed Clubs and Legislative Federations should certainly consider sending a representative to the conference and send might also consider putting together auction baskets with goodies and products representing your area or group. These baskets are wonderful auction items and are bid on enthusiastically by auction attendees. Auction items can be sent to the address listed on the auction donation form. Please keep a copy of the completed form for your tax purposes as your donation is tax deductible. Send one copy along with your item, fax one to Patti at the fax number provided on the form, and cc me with a copy so
that I can also keep track of donated items. I hope that you will not only donate an item, but more importantly will attend the conference and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the experts about subjects that will help us save our rights to enjoy our lives with animals. You cannot afford to miss this event. If you cannot attend the conference you can still come and enjoy the dinner/ auction. Just sign up at the NAIA website. I hope to hear from you with your request for a donation form, and hope to see you in Orlando. Nancy Fisk NAIA Auction Chair LATE ANSWER TO LAST WEEK’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK, DO YOU THINK THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NAMED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE MARCH 2015 ELECTION SHOULD SEEK OUT QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO RUN FOR THE BOARD OR MERELY RELY ON THOSE DELEGATES WHO APPLY FOR THE NOMINATION? Giselle Simonds With all the ways of communication available today I see no reason for the nominating committee to expand the pool of qualified applicants beyond those who apply. If a person needs to be individually invited or encouraged to apply perhaps they are not that interested in the position. On the other hand if their ego is such that they feel the need to be asked to apply rather than throw their own hat in the ring, I wonder how they would be. THANK YOU Thank you for Dog News, it gets better with every issue. Or maybe I am just reading all the articles now instead of just looking at the pretty dogs? I doubt this letter will get into the letters section, I tried sitting on my hands, but I just couldn’t let this go. But that is okay, I feel better just writing it. Thank you for publishing the
letter from Raymond Pittman. I support his endeavor 100% and plan to tell him so. A National agency enforcing animal husbandry is long overdue. Dear Mr. Pittman, Of course your entire outline is accurate and would indeed change the dog world for the better, in so far as situations you address with mental illness, hoardings, etc. But what about the other truth? The truth that the best way to make yourself a pariah in the dog hobby is to point out that too often, the (pick any breed) AKC Breeder of the YEAR (pick any year) has completely disgusting animal husbandry practices in their home and often at the dog shows they attend. Why are they any different than the people you are talking about? They just haven’t bottomed out yet? I worked for my local club a few weekends ago and the smell from many (NOT ALL) “show” dogs as they entered the exhibitor entrance was shocking. Many of these dogs were soon to be shown to judges and they reeked of all sorts of unclean odors. The door was open to the outside and if I could smell it, it was pretty bad. What is the crime in bathing your dog before showing it, one has to ask? And I won’t even discuss the building on Sunday as I helped clean up after these people. What is really at issue here is that I doubt many (NOT ALL) “dog show” people really care that much about dogs. Oh they say they do, but in 48 years, I have observed otherwise. They do care about winning, so of course the dogs that win get good treatment, but what about the dogs at home? You know, the ones that live their lives in crates or dirty kennel runs. Continued on page 88
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Raleigh Kennel Club Puli
GCh. Cordmaker Topsy Turvey
Judge Mrs. Judith Brown Owners J Beaudoin, S Huebner, P Kelly Handler Linda Pitts Marquette Kennel Club - Friday Rottweiler
Ch. Gamegards I’ll have Another Judge Mr. Joseph Gregory Owners Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Bach, Holley Eldred Handler Holley Eldred
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GCh. InVolo The King Of Pop
Judge Mr. Peter Green Owners Madeline Mosing & Gia Garofalo Handler Brian Livingston Gold Country Kennel Club - Sunday Field Spaniel
GCh. Promenade Pay it Forward
Judge Mrs. Charlotte Patterson Owners Jane Chopson, Jane Schildman, and Nicki Kuhn Handler Elizabeth Jordan Nelson Cheyenne Kennel Club - Saturday Pekingese
GCh. Dunkirk Imagine That
Judge Mr. Roger Hartinger Owners M. Merrill, T. Reese, and R. Winters Handler Timothy Reese Hawaiian Kennel Club Doberman Pinscher
GCh. Excelsia’s The Diamond As Big As The Ritz Judge Mrs. Sharon V Derrick Owners Don & Nora Gau & Naomi & Malcolm Barksdale Handler Tina Beatty
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Top winners/breeders are some of the worst offenders, yet everyone just continues to look the other way. A few years ago the owner of the breed winner of a popular breed was seen talking into the crate of her dogs top competitor, (who lost) sympathizing with the dog that she had been in the crate for hours and hours alone and telling her how gorgeous she was and she would take her home in a minute and give her better care. Now that is a person who loves dogs...ALL dogs.
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If everyone really cared about dogs, ALL dogs, they would already know how to do what needs to be done and it wouldn’t take a letter by Mr. Pittman. Unfortunately, not everyone reads Dog News and therefore won’t get to see his inspiring ideas that will help us all. But the majority of the people who read your magazine are “dog show people” and many will never see themselves as part of the problem and will continue to hand feed our destiny into the mouths of the AR zealots. Iva Kimmelman Stow, MA
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up and we now have the opportu- at huge costs without many visApart from that I don’t see nity to use stud dogs or even import ible benefits or useful achievemany benefits from the union. dogs from any country in the world, ments to show for it. But the FCI If you judge in different FCI it would be so lovely if we had a fomeetings and conferences seem countries you will find so many rum where we could work together to be like bonding sessionsas variations in classifications and to initially agree on all breed stanso many “delegates” can be rules- and I wonder if these repredards- and deal with the practical seen at all major shows all over sentatives spend so much thinking sides of International cooperation. the world. Week after week. time together, why can’t they coorIncluding acceptable judges educaWell, if you wonder who’s dinate their judging systems? tion and how to make a champion paying the bills for all these soWell, even within the small title anywhere worth anything. And cial activities...?? group of countries referred to as maybe in general establish mutual I don’t have a clue! Scandinavia this has always been a respect and understanding for each bone of contention. others’ differences…and make our Over the last few years we I do believe that the only things coexistence easier and less inflamhave seen some absolutely riall countries have in common are matory. diculous things happening in the the rules how to qualify for the Not an organization like the world of FCI. CACIB. At least I hope that’s a fact. European Government, In my humble opinwhich seems like the ulion FCI is responsible timate Heaven for any for so many changes bureaucrat, but more like that make no sense, a United Nations where like the reshuffling of the established countries the groups. could assist the “newTo put Yorkshire comers” in all aspects terriers in the Terrier of matters related to the Group and let Affenbreeding and promotion pinschers compete of pedigree dogs. (Simiagainst Dobermans lar to the service offered and Giant SchnauINTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS… and given to China by zers make no sense the AKC.) to me, but that’s In Manila, the Philippines where they are now and that is just In a previous life I was for years (which I think is part of the FCI?) the tip of the iceberg. involved with some breed clubs and you could last year stay in one Originally we were convinced even our kennel club, but decided venue for a short week and if that the International FCI title was that my interest was breeding and lucky become a champion of more worth than any National titles, showing dogs. So many of those four different countries -in which but then of course in many breeds committee meetings were just a neither you nor your dog had at an International FCI show there waste of time. never set foot. And I believe I am is only one (national) CAC (or CC) We have ourselves to blame for right when saying that when IKC on offer per sex, while the CACIB letting, in many cases, unqualified (Ireland) initially joined the orgacan be awarded to several dogs people take over the reins in our nization you could become an based on color!!?? Which in some clubs as the people who have the International champion without breeds makes it easier to gain the insight expertise and understanding ever leaving Ireland!! International title than any Nationtoo often are prioritizing cleaning I am convincedand actual title. kennels, trimming dogs, showing ally knowthat there are people In Scandinavia we had Nordic them and raising their puppies… involved in this organization Champions, which meant the dogs etc. who are knowledgeable and had gained their national titles in 3 And sadly, I think that is more take their appointment to the of the countries. Well, what more a problem today that at any other FCI very seriously, but who find do you need? time in history. themselves “run over,” as like Hopefully one day there will be in so many other spheres of life To represent your country’s that forum or organization where there are people involved who kennel club in the FCI might seem qualified and well-informed repreare more interested in their own more like an expensive ego trip for sentatives of the kennel clubs of the self promotion than trying to the people involved than of any world can get together on a regular face and solve problems – be benefit for their respective kenbasis, discuss and solve issues in a it directly dog related issues or nel club. Not unlike the “European way which will help us all and not generally how to make the entire Government,” which to me seems least try to secure a bright future for dog world a better place! more like a retirement place for our so all absorbing hobby! politician currently surplus to reWithout costing the clubs inBecause the world has quirement- a way to get rid of unvolved a small fortune! shrunk, the borders have opened wanted influences or “have beens”
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On hand to present Colton with an award of recognition from the CKC was the CEO Mr. Lance Novack. It is nice to see the CKC acknowledging the young people in our sport and also attending these events. It is something the CKC lacked the foresight to do in the recent past. The judges for the Conformation event were all breed judge Mrs. Thora Brown, upcoming judge Mrs. Anik Primeau, professional handler Ms. Lynda Torrance and professional handler Mr. Sylvain Généreux. The winners in conformation were: First Overall
Olivia Nobes Runner up
Katie McGinn Third
Ashley Loitz Fourth
Jade Unrau Obedience Winners Were: First
Jade Unrau Runner up
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Adequan Canine is a prescription, water-based, polysulfated glycosaminoglycan that helps to keep the joint cartilage intact and prevent bone to bone contact. The drug is injected intramuscularly twice a week for four weeks. It goes to work in the joint in about 2 hours and stays in the joint for about 3 days. Improved mobility is seen within four weeks.
What if my dog needs a blood transfusion? There has been a significant increase in the availability and frequency of blood transfusions in dogs. An important development was the recognition that not all patients require whole blood to treat their condition. Blood is now often divided into components which maximize the benefits of each donated unit. The products most commonly used are whole blood, packed red blood cells, and plasma. Each of these has its own indication such as increasing the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood, replacement of missing or abnormal coagulation factors, protein replacement, or volume expansion. Twelve canine blood types have been identified. Blood typing is a method of identifying the antigens (or foreign material) on the red blood cell surfaces. Blood types can be evaluated by sending samples to a veterinary reference laboratory.
These twelve blood types are designated by the acronym DEA (dog erythrocyte antigen) and a number (DEA 1, DEA 2, DEA 3, etc). FYI An erythrocyte is a red blood cell. DEA 1 has two separate important groups: 1.1 and 1.2. DEA 1.1- positive is the most common blood type. Dogs with this blood type are considered universal recipients. Dogs with blood that is negative for both 1.1 and 1.2 are considered universal donors. DEA 1.1 positive is the most reactive blood in dogs and severe reactions will occur if this blood is transfused incorrectly. Fortunately, transfusion reactions are rare in dogs that have never had a transfusion. After the first transfusion, most dogs become sensitized to the blood they receive within 3-7 days and should be cross-matched before receiving additional blood. The cross-match is a test that predicts a transfusion recipient’s response to a donor’s RBC’s and plasma by detecting any serum (plasma) incompatibility between the donor and recipient. Incompatibility is shown by clumping of the red blood cells. All transfusions require careful preparation and monitoring to prevent and detect transfusion reactions. The administration of blood products can be life-saving as long as basic guidelines are conscientiously followed.
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spay neuter. Whereas RDODs are designed to educate potential dog owners that dog ownership is a serious commitment that demands research, planning and lifestyle alterations some of these massive adopt-a-thons practically encourage impulse purchases that ultimately result in the relinquishing and possible euthanasia of dogs or they are so successful at placing sick and diseased dogs that it further feeds a vicious cycle of substandard breeders feeding an interstate market to meet demand. Take for instance the “Adoptapalooza” event scheduled for this Sunday, September 7 in Manhattan’s Union Square Park – the seventh time since May 2010 an Adoptapalooza has been held in lower Manhattan. Three hundred dogs, cats and rabbits from more than 40 organizations will be available for adoption with little or no questions asked. Included in a press release announcing the event is the photo of an emaciated, sickly toy dog that was reportedly adopted by an apartment dweller on the Upper West Side alongside a photo of the presumed same dog, now unrecognizable from the original photo because it’s well-groomed, spirited and adorable. It may appeal to the savior instincts in people to rescue damaged goods but it may also exacerbate the problem of encouraging substandard breeders to continue raising dogs in squalid conditions knowing that whatever breed du jour is popular amongst apartment dwellers in New York
City can eventually be pawned off to the interstate shelter business. These breeders may not fetch four figure sums that some top purebred dogs occasionally do, but a whole lot of two figure sums can add up for desperate, unscrupulous individuals looking for a quick buck. With the proliferation of these mega-sized adopt-a-thon events perhaps what’s really needed is a Responsible Dog Adoption Day, which would educate the public on the types, sizes and temperaments of dogs available, how and why they ended up in this situation in the first place, and what will be required of its new owner going forward for the next decade or two. Potential adopters should also be aware that breeds aren’t always what they seem and they may end up with a dog that is susceptible to conditions or sicknesses. A recent article in USA Today told of a woman who volunteers at a shelter and chose what was advertised as a mix of bulldog and Australian Cattle Dog for its short hair, spotted coat and muscular build. Curious, she sent away a swab of its cheek for a DNA test and discovered that the dog was Shar-Pei, Whippet, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Dalmatian. She noted that dogs labeled as bulldogs can be difficult to adopt out of shelters because of preconceived notions people might have about the breed. So, fair warning to all who attend these events: that cute “Lab mix” may not have any Lab in it at all and those who volunteer at the shelters may not have any clue what breeds of dogs they are peddling. All “adopt-a-thons” should encourage new dog owners to take the AKC’s Responsible Dog Owner Pet Promise, first published as a petition in August, 2006:
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OWNER PET PROMISE As a dog owner, I do solemnly swear: * I will never overlook my responsibilities for this living being and recognize that my dog’s welfare is totally dependent on me. * I will always provide fresh water and quality food for my dog. * I will socialize my dog via exposure to new people, places and other dogs. * I will take pride in my dog’s appearance with regular grooming. * I will recognize the necessity of basic training by teaching my dog to reliably sit, stay and come when called. * I will take my dog to the vet regularly and keep all vaccinations current. * I will pick-up and properly dispose of my dog’s waste. * I will make sure my dog is regarded as an AKC Canine Good Citizen® by being aware of my responsibilities to my neighbors and to the community. * I will ensure that the proper amount of exercise and mental stimulation appropriate for my dog’s age, breed and energy level is provided. * I will ensure that my dog has some form of identification (which may include collar tags, tattoo or microchip ID.) * I will adhere to local leash laws. Dog News 97
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