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Editorial The Way It Is: Our Roots By sari brewster tietjen The Lighter Side of Judging: Snake In The Grass By michael h. faulkner Question Of The Week By Matthew H. Stander The Chairman’s Report To The Delegates By ronald menaker Babbling: The Freedom Of Speech By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen Bests Of The Week Ten Questions Asked of Zane Smith Remembrances Of Morris & Essex By Les Canavan, Barbara Keenan, W. Terry Stacy, Desmond J. Murphy, Bobby Hutton, Wendell Sammet, Lydia Coleman Hutchinson, John Paluga
Views From A Delegate By Johnny Shoemaker You And Your Vet By Dr. merry fitzgerald, DVM Another Great Study On Purebred Dogs From UC Davis By carlotta cooper Brace Yourself: When Ribbons Are More Important Than Puppies By andrew brace Enemy Of Rats And An Ideal Playmate: The Miniature Pinscher By mj nelson The British Scene By geoff corish True North: A Report From Canada By allison foley The Santa Barbara Weekend By desmond j. murphy The Kennel Club (UK) Launches Pioneering Research To Protect The Health Of Dogs By Laura Quickfall
Gloria Reese Collection By Nick Waters Marxisms: Retiring The Great Ones By SiD Marx Off The Leash: With Summer Over, Canine Legislation Heats Up By Shaun Coen An Homage To Ted Eldredge, Two Cities KC In Yuba City, Term Limits Elimination And More By matthew h. stander • photos of elgin KC by booth photography
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The Start Of The Week One of the biggest dog show weekends of the year begins with a Wednesday All-Breed show and ends five days later at the Montgomery County’s All-Breed Show for Terriers Only. In between is the much heralded and anticipated Morris and Essex dog show, which is the largest outdoor show of the year in terms of at least entries. Held every five years as a tribute to the traditions within the sport which cater to excellence and quality for which the sport of the purebred dog was originally founded, this event along with Westminster, which is held annually, may represent one of the “last bastions” upon which the grand era of the sport is based. As Sue Vroom wrote so eloquently in her answer to this week’s QUESTION OF THE WEEK about Morris and Essex--”Attendance at this event goes far beyond a win denoted by a ribbon. The real win is derived from understanding that our shared love for purebred dogs is a gift and is what Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge envisioned for her guests to enjoy on the grounds of her estate. Many thanks to Wayne Ferguson and the army of people who keep this tradition alive. My wish is that all who are able to attend this year’s show walk away from the day with a deeper respect for what came before and what we are capable of in contributing to our sport’s future.” And it is the future of our great sport with which all constituents of AKC must be devoted to protect. New ideas must be treated equally as the old traditions are the foundations upon which our sport are built and upon which AKC must survive. The thinking of those who reject new ideas simply because they are untried and foreign must be altered to permit the sport and AKC to keep up with the new values and concerns of today’s revolutionary communication processes and values but at the same time preserve and keep those values which for over a century enabled AKC to be the most powerful and far sighted kennel club in the world.
Inbreeding And Genetic Diversity Certainly the report from UC Davis contained in this week’s issue serves as a strong endorsement about the advantages of purebred dog ownership. Indeed TKC in the UK comes to a similar conclusion after conducting a research program in similar areas. Interestingly UC Davis comes to the conclusion that inbreeding handled correctly and with guidance can result in a stronger breeding line than other ways proclaimed certainly in the EU nations for sure. Indeed the move to prevent any inbreeding in Europe like most extreme suggestions turns out to be in the opinion of these pages simplistic conclusions. Indeed TKC in its report about genetic diversity within breeds concludes that there is far less inbreeding in the UK than years ago but does not come out totally against the idea as it has done in the past. Dr. Tom Lewis, Quantitative Geneticist at the Kennel Club and author of the research, said: “Pedigree dogs have many advantages because we know their ancestry and can predict the way that they will turn out. This helps us to know how big they will grow, their exercise needs and predict the health problems they might face, enabling breeders to know which DNA tests to give the parents before they are bred from, none of which is available for dogs of mixed ancestry. But it also means that they tend to have a more closed gene pool and so we have to manage the rate of inbreeding at sustainable levels to ensure genetic diversity is preserved, as the lower the genetic diversity the greater the risk that certain health conditions will surface.” The issue seems to be one of assessment of risk and instead of a total condemnation of these practises by Kennel Clubs in Europe a more open viewpoint round the problem would be wise to consider. 10 Dog News
In a unique situation both the Board and Delegate Min-
utes were posted on the same day last Monday. Usually the Delegate Minutes precede the Board Minutes by as much as a week since they are recorded by a court reporter who then transcribes the Delegate Meetings Minutes exactly as taken down. The Board Minutes are transcribed by either the Executive Secretary or the Assistant to the Executive Secretary and then sent to each Board Member for his or her approval. Frequently changes in detail are made which then must be re approved by the Board. This process obviously takes a longer time but not this month for sure. That the Delegate Minutes are more detailed than the Board Minutes cannot be denied particularly in the area of Finances. The CFO’s report released in the Board Minutes consists of all of 5 lines plus 6 words of fairly unimportant information whereas the Delegate Minutes contain over a page and a half of single spaced definitive financial information! If someone truly wants to know about AKC’s finances as presented by Mr. Buffato go to the Delegate Minutes for sure. Additionally the Delegate Minutes contain both the President’s Report and the Chairman’s Report. The Chairman’s Report at one time was released to the general public but now is only found in the Delegates Minutes and in this issue of DOG NEWS. Additionally the Delegate Comments contained during the meeting are reported which in some instances really give insight into what people are thinking whereas the Board Minutes never do this--all they do is report conclusions without ever giving any reasoning behind decisions be they pro or con. Perhaps the most telling line in the Board Minutes is the announcement that with regard to the 2016 Budget the Board IS TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN ASSISTING STAFF in setting priorities for 2016 to assure revenue growth in order to better support our Clubs and the Sport!!!!!! This was passed unanimously which indicates a total reversal in thinking for at least Alan Kalter who of course when Board Chair selectively--very selectively rarely permitted Board to interact with Staff at all. New times are coming one would think for sure.
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The Asterisk Advantage In a split vote with Dr. Garvin, Mr. Menaker and Ms. Cruz dissenting, absent Dr. Battaglia and Mr. Gladstone, the Board approved the controversial procedural change so that all dogs entered as eligible to compete in the National-Owner-Handled Series are to be indicated by an asterisk (*) in the Judges’ book effective January 1, 2016 (to coincide with the new judges’ books format). The purpose of this change as explained to these pages was to take away from the Stewards the job of telling the judge which dog was eligible and which was not in these classes. Well what the purposes are and what the practical effects maybe could result in two entirely different things happening. Many people believe the Judges Book is a sanctuary which should not give the Judge information identifying anyone or any dog and while there maybe minor exceptions to this rule nothing quite so blatant has ever occurred before. Similarly some people think judges will now know to cut the pie among exhibitors by having this kind of information which of course some exhibitors claim is happening today under the existing procedures as well. On the other hand the present set up has resulted in such confusion that some judges presently refuse to judge the class at all. Why is it necessary some ask to know in every class that a particular person is the owner handler? When a judge adjudicates upon the Best NOH they are supposedly just judging the best dog that is owner handler. Believe it or not some people believe that some judges will bias their decision on knowing that the exhibitor is an owner handler....which some exhibitors do not want the judge to know....for good reasons. But if one can believe in the integrity of every judge then there is no problem is there?
Thought For The Week Well the interest in the AENC is beginning to build as AKC and Eukanuba have recently announced that the Ticket Sales for the show and the Premium Lists are available at www.akc.org. It’s good to hear of that progress as well as to learn that streaming live will be continued. No mention however of whether or not the event is to be televised! You can check the day to date events in Orlando too starting with Tuesday and going through to Sunday!!! Exciting, yes of course-exhaustion setting in already just thinking about it for sure.
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oes anyone wonder where our sport of purebred dogs will be ten or twenty years from now? Will it still exist to honor the breeding stock of the purebred dog or will it be “dumbed-down” to such an extent that it almost no longer recognizes a purebred dog adjudicated according to its breed standard? Are we more concerned about wins than the quality of those wins? There are two reasons why we have to ask the above questions: 1) the new judges’ approval system, and 2) the trajectory of shows. The American Kennel Club’s new Judges Approval System does little to inspire faith in the future of our sport. It relies heavily in make busy “checking boxes” work and little on actual innate ability to sort through a class of dogs. It requires Field Reps to spend the better part of their day filling out ridiculous forms on whether or not long time judges can follow proper ring procedure. It definitely does not encourage young would-be judges with its heavy reliance of expenditures necessary to become a judge. And the whole system is unnecessarily complex and complicated. The end result of the product produced by AKC’s Board of Directors will not result in better judges, not necessarily more judges, just judges judging more breeds that they may or may not understand in order to stand in the ring and point to service the more and more 14 Dog News
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ing stock, and more about winning for the sake of winning. This then brings us back to the basic premise of this column: are we in danger of losing our roots? If one was to By Sari Brewster Tietjen follow this whole scenario through, then yes! When we are more enamored with quantity (meaning number of shows, numevents that the Board seems deterber of events within those shows, nummined to approve. ber of awards to be handed out) than It is the need for more judges quality (does every entry earn a prize judging more breeds that is the cause based on breed quality or get a prize and effect of what some consider simply for showing up), then we have, in our current crisis: we do not have fact, “dumbed-down” purebred dogs to enough multi-group judges available such an extent that we have certainly reto service the back-to-backs, backmoved the assessment of breeding stock to-backs, multi, multi-day clusters, in the ring. special events, etc. that conformation How do we change the current path? dog shows have become today and We must start at the top. The majority are envisioned by some to expand of our current Board of Directors seems even further into the future. to be favoring a path of quantity rather For those who shudder at what than quality. The newly crowned Judges’ has mushroomed with the simple Approval Process is a perfect examback-to-back dog shows, ple. Between now and next March hang on to your proverbiwe have a chance to take a look at al seatbelts! It will not be “The majority candidates to fill three seats for a just a weekend/weekday new four-year term – this is a good of back-to-back, back-to- of our current opportunity to ask questions about a back, how about two times direction for the future. in a single day – making Board of DiThe other area – and one that is these 8 shows? How about the most important overall – is one adding in the special com- rectors seems that concerns the overall governance petitions such as Ownerto be favorof the AKC. Right now it is antiquated, Handler, Best Bred-By, cumbersome, and unworkable. From Puppy, and on and on and ing a path top to bottom, it needs Bylaws Reon? And then we will add vision that takes under consideration in the 4 – 6 mo. Puppy of quantity the expansion of the Delegate Body, competition and perhaps the different types of events, and a Pee Wee or two in the rather than the need to make the actual meetmix. quality.” ings more accountable and inclusive. Maybe, to be kind, The Delegate Body needs to step up there will be an off day. to the plate in this regard, grab the This will be more for us proverbial bull by the horn and bring the than the dogs because the dogs AKC into the 21st Century. will spend most of the day in crates Right now, the Delegates are enwhile we golf or go shopping. Ungaged in a lot of make-busy work while less, of course, we only have one or ignoring the big picture. Unless and untwo dogs and a luxurious motor home til they focus on the bigger picture, AKC away-from-home and either piles of will remain in the dark ages with so many money ourselves or a client with piles unworkable, unmoving parts. The Delof money, then our dogs may have a egates have the power, but they are not little more freedom. Regardless, it is using it. They can control AKC destiny. still a hard life on the road and anySomehow, if our sport of purebred one who wants to have a competitive dogs is to survive (I have no doubt it will dog with the current ranking systems – even if just by ourselves) and if AKC knows that there is a need to always is to continue to be our governing body be shown. (this is the big question) we all must reWith all these shows and the return to our roots – not to go backwards, quirement for all these judges who but to value quality over quantity and may or may not know anything about to embrace that which brought us to the the breeds they are judging it betable in the first place – the purebred comes less and less about the whelpdog! ing box and an assessment of breed-
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SNAKE IN THE GRASS By Michael H. Faulkner
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atch where you step, the snakes are slithering out for the hot weather,” BIGMICHAEL remarks at least twice a day, starting in late spring through the end of October. Our three-hundred year old house in the woods, which includes a body of water, is prime real estate for the Eastern Rat Snake (non-venomous black snake) and the Copperhead, a pit viper. A “viper” is a venomous snake named for the two heat sensing pits used to locate prey that are positioned between the eyes and nostrils. Sensitive, then to the location of their intended victim, the viper can strike quickly and effectively. The image reminds me that people, too, can be shady, conniving, and can strike at any time without warning, even without the sensing pits. Unlike BIGMICHAEL, I am not one to immediately go into seizure mode upon the initial confrontation with a snake. With any luck, if it’s a black snake, I usually dance around with joy, knowing that there will be a decrease in the number of rodents that attempt to find shelter in our home during the cold months. However, if and when I run into the frequent Copperhead, I slowly assess the situation, back away and determine the best method for destruction, if the slithering creature remains until my return with a weapon. I have been known to use a hoe, shovel, large concrete base, shotgun, and even my grandmother’s cast iron Dachshund boot scraper to win the war. BIGMICHAEL, on the other hand, shows no mercy. Last year a large black snake happened to nest in his office closet. The office door was slightly ajar, and the black snake pushed its head through the small crack between the back side of the door
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and the door casing, just above the second hinge. Before consulting with me about value of the nonvenomous black snake, BIGMICHAEL, in a frightful fit, slammed the door leaving the black snake “off with its head”. I was away judging a dog show, and he thoughtfully sent me several photographs of his lifeless capture. Thursday, a typical Tidewater, Virginia summer evening---I have just finished packing for tomorrow’s ten o’clock departure to the Richmond International Airport for another hot, summer dog show weekend. It is just past 9:00 PM. The sun has set, there is no breeze and MURPHY FRENCH and I are roaming about the front garden before calling it a night. Usually I let MURPHY FRENCH wander about to do his business; however, something tells me to keep a close watch. Luckily for MURPHY FRENCH, I spot the rather large Copperhead before he decides to befriend it. With smooth, swift, quiet action I scoop MURPHY FRENCH in my arms and run to the side entrance of the house, tossing “MURPH” across the porch to safety, slamming the door shut. Cautiously, I return to the far side of the garden, the Copperhead remains coiled in the same position, glancing in my direction. “Okay Mr. Snake Charmer grab your pungi and start hypnotizing this Copperhead,” I say to no one while lifting a forty-pound concrete pedestal from the other end of the garden. Using both hands, I walk within three feet of the snake. Bending at the knees, I lower myself in a semi-squatting position for leverage, push the concrete pedestal upward and out above the snake. It lands directly on top the copperhead and rolls to the side. The snake appears stunned, shocked…but not dead…not even close. It slithers away and lodges itself underneath a large fern. “Damn it all!” I mutter, wishing I had the time to grab the shotgun. Returning to the porch, I can tell MURPHY FRENCH is not at all impressed with my short distance shotput attempt and feeble effort to introduce the copperhead to his demise. The two of us enter the house. Within seconds DROID NEXUS (my new larger, more impressive Android device) vibrates. “Hello! What’s up?” I ask BIGMICHAEL. “Not much. I just left the office (Washington D.C.) and I am going to head home early in the morning. I will see you before you leave for the airport for yet another weekend away with all you dog friends, leaving me home alone and helpless.” I choose to not mention the copperhead incident until his return, knowing full well it will only cause additional stress. I reply: “Perfect, it will be great seeing you before I have to leave. Be safe and give me a ring when you leave Washington. Okay. Love you, too. Bye.” MURPHY FRENCH and I retreat to the opposite side of the house to decompress before retiring for the evening. I lower myself into a large overstuffed leather club chair. “Up here…come on…up here, MURPHY FRENCH,” I say while at the same time tapping on the cushion of the chair. MURPHY FRENCH ignores my gesture, leaps up on the sofa on the other side of the room. He lowers his fat, round body on top of two of the throw pillows, and sticks his face between his two front paws and stares in my direcContinued on page 96
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What Makes The Morris And Essex Show Such A Special Event For You? TONI SOSNOFF I am increasingly impressed as each M & E unfolds by the coming together of great dogs, exhibitors and judges. The event remains in my mind the most elegant and yet accessible dog show for all the right reasons...being together for the love of the dogs and the warmth and good sportsmanship among each of us. Cheers to October 1st!. Bob Hutton That sixty years ago my first show dog, a nine month-old Bedlington Terrier, won a five point major there. Helma Weeks It is a Celebration of the Sport. At the same time it is a potent reminder of the luster lost due to the proliferation of shows.
Sue Vroom In a word, tradition. I believe Mrs. Dodge’s vision in 1927 was to host an event where sportsmanship, civility and hospitality was paramount. Morris & Essex, the name coming from the blending of two counties, may be the last bastion of the grand era of the sport. It is representative of a great lady’s contribution far beyond the mark her beautiful dogs left in dog show history books. The attention to detail and her intent to bring the best of the best together in a gentile setting where sportsmen naturally behaved as sportsmen was 22 Dog News
the priority. Attendance at this event goes far beyond a win denoted by a ribbon. The real win is derived from understanding that our shared love for purebred dogs is a gift and is what Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge envisioned for her guests to enjoy on the grounds of her estate. Many thanks to Wayne Ferguson and the army of people who keep this tradition alive. My wish is that all who are able to attend this year walk away from the day with a deeper respect for what came before and what we are capable of in contributing to our sport’s future. Harvey Wooding In an era when we seem to revel in expressing our displeasure with the state of our sport, Morris and Essex provides an opportunity for us to celebrate. It showcases our history; the people that shaped our sport; the great dogs that are still the backbone of many breeding programs; the pure joy of meeting and swapping stories with long term comrades. It gives us a chance to recognize those in the forefront of the effort to preserve our heritage. It showcases the cream of competitive dogdom all in a setting that is unique and special. Morris & Essex is a day of chills and thrills. I love the opportunity to celebrate our past and to finish the day feeling confident that the future is bright.
Todd Clyde What makes Morris and Essex special for me is the memories it brings up. As I am not old enough to have gone to the original shows, I remember my dad telling stories about working for Len Brumby at M & E when he was a young man. It reminds me of dinners listening to stories told by the likes of Tom Gately, Charlie Meyers, George Ward and Cliff Hallmark. It reminds me to remember the past to get to the future. Carol Brown Morris & Essex brings us back to the times when dog shows were elegant events. It is truly “The Exhibitor’s Show” in every way and an event not to be missed. The grounds are beautiful and stately, exhibitors are given everything they would want or need to comfortably prepare and show their dogs and the club is not constantly nickel and diming exhibitors for the comforts of the show. The stage is set for a day of enjoyment for all who attend.
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very September, we take to our local communities with the rallying cry of responsible dog ownership and host over 600 RDO Day events across the country. Together with our participating clubs, we educate the public about everything we can offer them to put them on the path to being the best dog owners they can be: • AKC Canine Good Citizen Training. • Pet Insurance from our sponsor, PPI. • Microchipping and enrollment in AKC Reunite. But sometimes, even responsible owners have trouble meeting the needs of their pets. The plight of domestic violence not only threatens the lives of women and children, but places many pets at risk too. Nationwide studies have revealed that between 71 and 85% of women entering domestic violence shelters reported that their partner had threatened, injured or killed the family pet. In a landmark study by the University of Denver, more than 70 percent of battered women reported that their abusers had harmed, killed or threatened animals. Evidence has since shown that as many as fifty percent of battered women have delayed their decision to leave their abuser, or have even returned to that abuser, out of fear for the welfare of their pets. It is a tragedy to see a woman’s health and dignity sacrificed in the face of the powerful human canine bond. No one should be forced to choose between one’s safety and one’s pet. As one survivor told one of our grant recipients: “Leaving my dogs was never an option. Family is family.” Over the past several years, the AKC and the AKC Humane Fund have sought to chip away at the barriers that prevent victims of domestic abuse from seeking and finding shelter with their pets. It has been said that only about three percent of domestic violence shelters permit pets, primarily due to a lack of 26 Dog News
Report BY RONALD MENAKER resources to care for and house them. In response to this generally unmet need, the AKC Humane Fund provides financial awards to not-for-profit shelters that can demonstrate a need for funding for the care of residents’ pets, or the intention to build infrastructure for pets. Even shelters that can’t house pets on site are eligible to seek support if they have fostering arrangements with local not-for-profit organizations. To date, we have awarded 187 multi-year grants to domestic violence shelters in 33 states, totaling over $190,000. As our grant recipients have reported again and again, keeping survivors with their pets is the first step toward healing for so many victims of domestic abuse. In a twenty-four hour survey, the National Network to End Domestic Violence found that U.S. domestic violence programs served more than sixty five thousand victims and answered more than twenty three thousand crisis hotline calls in one day alone. We don’t know the number of victims who didn’t come forward because their pet was their primary concern. But if one in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in her lifetime and 54.4 million households own dogs in this country we can all do the math: there is a great need to pay attention to pets in the context of domestic violence. Around this time of year, we all start to see our mailboxes fill up with requests. Occasionally we get some-
thing that makes us reflect on the power of a small good deed. A handwritten letter came recently to AKC which said, “I would love to thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving my dog. The Crisis Center in New Braunfels, Texas provided me with shelter out of a sixteen-year domestic-violence relationship. I didn’t want to leave my dog. But I was able to take him with me. Now he is healthy and happy, and I am too. I am so blessed for this act of kindness and I will pay it forward.” To all the friends of the AKC Humane Fund, know that your support has made a difference. Responsible Dog Ownership Days don’t end in September. Next month, America observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 11 You can play a role by talking about this issue with your club membership. Remind them about the prevalence of domestic abuse and the sobering fact that many women can’t escape violence at home when they own pets. Your club can reach out to local women’s shelters and tell them about the AKC Humane Fund grant. Encourage them to apply for funding so that they can open their doors to pet owners in need. Tell them about your club’s rescue services, to forge fostering relationships if they are needed. The best thing we can do as dog lovers is to shine a light on this important issue, and create a dialogue within our communities. It is said that domestic violence thrives in silence, so let’s speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves. Thank you.
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THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen
Is something those of us growing up in the free world have always taken for granted. But we all know there are restrictions, formally legislated as well as unwritten laws. During my recent visit to the European Winners Show in Norway I witnessed a few incidents, which I personally found rather disturbing. We all know that FCI for some obscure reason has agreed to stage a World Show in China and also that Norway has clearly spoken against that decision for a variety of reasons, all of them in my opinion plausible and understandable, but the way some of the judges who shared the Norwegian view were aggressively, verbally attacked by one of the long-standing FCI board members was shocking to us all. Hoping there is some kind of democracy in the European system I think any person who is a member of any club associated with FCI is entitled to voice an opinion- and be listened to- and not be told to shut up or threatened by ban or exclusion. Afterall, I think the general breeder and exhibitor is the one who in reality pays their expenses- which I also heard included 1st class flights for all FCI reps to all the major shows… But I sincerely hope this information was incorrect? Anyway, coming back to my Norwegian experience which is something I have been looking forward to for a couple of years. The fact that size matters is definitely an important truth regarding dog shows. It is a totally different ballgame judging a small show of say 4-600 dogs, many single entry breeds, etc. than officiating at a show with 12000 dogs and huge entries in a majority of breeds. For me who left the World of FCI some 30+ years ago it has been fascinating to follow what has been happening- and not least observe the influence of exhibitors and breeders who previously were kept out of sight and out of reach by the “Iron Curtain”. I can so well remember breeders from Eastern Europe “begging for help” when the old regimen was still upheld. They needed new blood in many breeds, but had no way of paying for the dogs, even if 30 Dog News
they were lucky enough to have some, as no permission was given to send money outside the system. I know a number of breeders in the UK and other countries who sympathized and felt sorry for these frustrated enthusiastsand actually either gave away dogs or sold them for a pittance. But of course many breeders never got any help and had to deal with the dogs they had available. When judges from the West originally were invited to judge in the East reports came back of tremendous quality in certain breeds. I was early on told that Standard Schnauzers, Airedales and Kerries were outstanding- and I suppose the situation was the same for some other breeds. When I then actually saw the first “Superstars” of these breeds I agreed wholeheartedly they were impressive, but not always a type that would be acceptable in the UK (for the terriers ) and I still after having watched some breed judging in Norway last week that although impressive with great movement, showmanship and excellent presentation, I wonder if some of these breeds are moving in a more generic direction. Some of these old breeders with authority who were around when the breeds were created, evolved and improved are no longer with us. And sadly, in many cases it is up to all rounders without specific breed knowledge to decide what is considered acceptable. One breed where Russia has gained a well deserved reputation for excellence is Giant Schnauzers. I had the pleasure of judging an entry of 80 plus- and must admit I was looking forward to it with mixed feelings. But it proved to be the highlight of the show for me. Those unlucky of you who happen to know me well know this is probably my favorite breed. I won my very first group with one of them some 51 years ago- and although only owning one dog myself I handled a number of them– it has remained close to my heart ever since. The surprise was the number of cropped and docked dogs in the ring- and that included many of my top winners. And many of them, with different handlers, came from the same breeder , the Gently Born kennel from Russia. But although this breeders “Breeders Group” included as well BOB as BOS they did not win this category which might have surprised a few. As many of you will know, these breeders group are very important at any European show- and the point is of course in addition to high quality individuals, they should be of similar type and size-one of their 5 dogs differed in size and
substance- while the 3 dogs from the Stablemaster kennel entered the ringlooking virtually identical-and hence won this contest. To me this experience was thrilling, not least as it indicated that the breed is actually in good shape- and that although some had too much leg hair, the quality of the coats in general fulfilled the standards requirement. A Giant Schnauzer with the correct coat can be virtually maintenance free, while the incorrect, but often seen softer variety with loads of furnishings will be quite a task for a pet owner to deal with.. I must declare ignorance: I have not followed the Russian development of this breed, but whatever they have done seems to work- and I would not be the least bit surprised to find that there is a fair amount of Stablemaster in the mix. What to me was one of the best decision NKK made for this show: No written critiques! You were allowed to concentrate on judging and placing the dog without the distraction of finding expressions to clearly define your opinion of parts of the dogs- and how it was all put together. For the first time ever in Norwayat least I think so-there were breed specialties at the same showground. I happened to judge at the Norwegian Terrier Club show held on the Saturday- while at the Euro they were shown the previous day. Which I think is a more humane way of treating your animals than having 2 shows on the same day. It is remarkable how the European show scene has changed over the years. I feel in the US that not much has changed since my first visit here in the 70’s, but the American influence in Europe regarding type, presentation and dress sense is more than remarkable. Watching the junior Handling Finals judge by the lovely Angie Lloyd from the US (who did a super job ), it was amazing to see only one boy amidst a bunch of young ladies who had all seemingly done their shopping on the internet. Looking like they all came from this country- and skill wise even more so. I judged the first International Junior Handling Final at Crufts in 1984, when I dare say that with a few exceptions including the American winner Tracy Lalibert, it was like judging Children’s Handling classes. I found the atmosphere of Continued on PAGE 183
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Zane Smith
When did you start showing and how did that first show go? The very FIRST show I showed at was when I was about 11 years old and it was a Keeshond breed club match in Arizona. Second out of two was the verdict in my dog’s class. Not so great. My first AKC point show was when I was 13 years old and it was a show in California and I remember Dr. Lee Huggins was judging. My Staffordshire Bull Terrier bitch went Reserve Winners and I was thrilled. How difficult was it to finish your first dog’s championship? Since my first show dog was a Staffordshire Bull Terrier bitch puppy, and the breed had only been AKC recognized for one year, it was a difficult task, as we had to travel to California for points given low entry numbers everywhere, and the judges had no idea what was really right or wrong. Combined with my inexperience, it was a bit tough, but she did it. Other than your own breed, what other breeds do you like? I have owned a number of breeds through the years, but beside my original breed of Staffordshire Bull Terriers, I definitely have a special place in my heart for all “bull breeds”, including Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers. But I truly really like everything from Bracco Italianos to Komondors, and own them both! I am very eclectic with dogs that is for sure. We even have a Chinese Crested at home. Which dog person of the opposite sex would you be? I would want it to be someone who is judicious and passionate about what they do.
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Born: Lubbock, TX Resides: Boerne, TX Marital Status: Married Astrological Sign: Taurus How do you feel about AKC’s role in our sport? I am a purist as far as AKC activity involvement, meaning I am strictly just personally involved in conformation events, whether that means exhibiting or judging. I value all of the other available activities that AKC sponsors, but all in all, I think they should develop a better marketing strategy for involving more of the general public in dog shows. It’s like observing a shrinking gene pool in a breed, the new people just are not becoming involved in the conformation side of the sport unfortunately. How many shows do you attend a year, and which are your favorites? My dogs are shown at over 150 shows each year I would say on average. I personally attend or judge at about 20 shows in the U.S. and maybe another 15 foreign shows. My favorites would include Palm Springs, Crufts, Windsor, and the World Shows. Who from dogs would you like to see on the television show “Duck Dynasty”? From the point of view of brotherhood, probably myself (minus the horrible beard). The other one who would be the “duck out of water” I would like to see on the show is Frank Sabella. What things in the world of dogs bring you the greatest joy? As a judge, it is seeing a really spectacular dog or bitch in a breed that I really know and appreciate. As an owner, it would be owning one of these dogs, and as an exhibitor, it would be winning with one of them! What characteristics do you admire in others and strive to emulate? Having patience and the ability to not be overly reactionary at injustice. If you could afford to host an elegant catered dinner party, name at least three dogs and/or people you would like to invite. General George Patton (along with his Bull Terrier), Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson, David Livingstone and Gandhi. There are others, the party would be large.
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THE Westminster TIMES Westminster Week 2016
ALL THINGS BRIGHT (Obedience) AND BEAUTIFUL (Conformation) AND ATHLETIC (Agility)
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he celebration of dogs that is Westminster Week in New York, across the country on live network television, and live on millions of personal devices around the world will add even more enhancements for 2016. The iconic 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show on Monday and Tuesday, Feb.
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15-16, serves as the centerpiece of Westminster Week as it extends its legacy as the second longest continuously held sporting event in this country. There are two notable changes in Westminster Week for 2016, with an additional activity – The Inaugural Masters Obedience Championship at Westminster on Monday with the dog show – and the welcomed expansion of the venue for the 7th Annual AKC Meet the Breeds into both Pier 92 and Pier 94 on Saturday. The Third Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster once again takes place on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Pier 94, on the same day as Meet the Breeds in Piers 92 and 94. Expansion of the Meet the Breeds venue
allows for the creation of a combined event, “Meet and Compete,” giving attendees the chance to enjoy both activities with one ticket. In 2015, the two events were held independently on the separate piers. All events, including the daytime breed judging in the dog show on Monday and Tuesday, will all be held at Piers 92 and 94, with the Junior Showmanship Finals, Groups and Best in Show happening Monday and Tuesday evenings at Madison Square Garden. All events are present-
ed by Purina Pro Plan, the exclusive dog food sponsor for Westminster Week. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be presented by Purina Pro Plan for the fifth consecutive year. The brand has a rich history in the sport of purebred dogs and has fueled many of the world’s top dogs through its innovative products and exceptional nutrition. Purina Pro Plan is a fitting sponsor for this event because it provides all dogs with outstanding nutrition to help them be their absolute best, whether they are on the green carpet at Westminster or watching the show from home.
2016 WESTMINSTER WEEK SCHEDULE Saturday, February 13, 2016 The Westminster Kennel Club and The American Kennel Club present “Meet and Compete” The 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster at Pier 94 and the 7th Annual AKC Meet the Breeds at Piers 92 and 94 Log on to the Westminster website for information and updates about the following: • ENTRY INFORMATION AND PREMIUM LISTS for all competitive events • TICKETS on sale beginning Oct. 15 • A listing of all HOTELS offering special Westminster rates • THE WESTMINSTER APP, which will offer an “off-season” update launching in mid-October, featuring the 2015 breed judging videos, which were not previously available on the App. Other content available with this update will include the 2016 judging panel, informa tion about the seven new breeds eligible for the dog show, and general Westminster Week i nformation. • Information about VENDOR BOOTH SPACE at the Piers and CATALOG ADVERTISING
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Remembrances of Les Canavan
On May 23, 1957 we went to Madison, NJ with an entry of 4 Collies to attend the dog show held at Mrs. Dodge’s estate. We had attended the previous year and had thoroughly enjoyed the event. It was the only show at that time that was strictly for the exhibitor. The show grounds were on a well groomed polo field with spacious tents for the each group. These tents were adjacent to their rings. Every tent had water available and help with unloading. In that time it was necessary to obtain a vet’s stamp at the show and we had access to 4 vets at this show. The judging did not start till 10:00 A.M. and “dogs may arrive at this show at any time prior to the scheduled time for judging and may leave as soon as judged.” At this point, you are probably saying, “What is different?” At that time benched shows had a starting and ending time published and the exhibitor was required to be present between those hours and to be benched at all times except for showing or necessary trips. (This was for the spectator’s benefit). That closing time varied, depending on the show, from 3-7 P.M. Most benched shows started at 8:00 AM. Mrs. Dodge was present and met with the exhibitors. Box lunches were served. The entries were large and comprised the top show dogs from around the country competing for a prestigious win at this well known event. The judges were from all over the country, many from California and the West. It was an honor to be chosen for this slate. Certainly it was also a very relaxed and pleasant atmosphere to meet with old and new exhibitors and many of her ideas and actions became a part of our present show experience. Unfortunately, we no longer have the relaxed and slower paced quality to our shows that did attract newcomers to the sport. Maybe we can try to replicate this in our Morris & Essex Revival Show. The ’57 show was the high point for our sport in many aspects.
Barbara Keenan
My first M&E was as a spectator in 1952 if my memory serves me correct. I was living in Montclair, New Jersey at the time and had been only been involved in the sport for a short time. The following year, 1953, I showed Eng. Ch. Cruben Dexter to third in the group. He was not made up in the States at the time, and I was the only nonhandler to place in the Group. He was eventually finished by Seth Campbell who also was awarded third in the group with him at a later edition of M&E. In those days all of our dogs were exhibited in the name of Wishing Well Kennels as our
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Barbara Keenan being awarded Group 3 at M & E in 1953
farm in Kennebunkport, Maine was called Wishing Well Farm and my father who died in 1940 was referred to by many as W.W. The show grounds were actually at Mrs. Dodge’s Polo Field and not all Terriers were included but Westies where before I got Dexter. I remember driving to Newark to pick up some Judges to take them to the show held in Madison. Ironically in 1973 we moved to Harding Township, which was the actual location of M&E, and my daughter Patty’s best friend’s home abutted those polo fields which seemed so small then to hold such a big show. I attended M&E the final two years and watched Annie (Clark) show Tina. I recall Ruth Sayres and Larry Downey being there. I was helping Annie and Phil Prentice by then, and obviously learned a lot from the two of them. Larry was BIS as I recall. It was a great show, and in those days AKC was responsible for Mrs. Dodge stopping it in 1958,
unfortunately when there were problems with the need for police to direct traffic and AKC interceded and prevented this from happening.
W. Terry Stacy
In May of 1956 I was a senior in High School in Pittsburgh, PA. I am grateful that my parents insisted that I go to College but Dogs and dog shows were the major interest in my life. I had shown my own Cocker Spaniel bitch from my first litter to both majors and could think of nothing else but showing my dog. My mentors Chris and Bob Snowdon had told me all about Morris and Essex and that it was the greatest of all shows. They said if I had intentions of being in dogs the rest of my life I should not miss going. All of my dog friends agreed and I decided I had to attend. With some difficulty I was able to arrange all of my final exams to be taken early. I also found a Cocker breeder going to Continued on page 176
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Views From A Delegate I By Johnny Shoemaker
flew into Newark, NJ on Thursday, September 10th for the Delegate Committee Meetings on Friday and the Delegate Meeting on Saturday. The usual dates for the Delegate meetings for most of the meetings are scheduled for a Monday and Tuesday except for the June and December meetings. This time, due to a religious holiday, the dates were changed. This created situations in which some of the Delegates were unable to attend due to previous commitments such as judging assignments or clubs’ dog show. I was chosen at the July AKC Board of Directors meeting to be the Chairman of the Nominating Committee for the AKC Board of Directors for the Class of 2020. I cannot tell you what an honor this is for me. I was also fortunate to have Nominating Committee members such as Mary ManningStolz (Tampa Bay KC), Mary Lou Olszewski (American Bloodhound Club), Larry Sorenson (Dachshund Club of America) and Margarette (Peggy) Wampold (South Windsor KC) chosen by the AKC Board to serve with me. Our committee decided to interview applicants for the Board the afternoon of Thursday and Friday. We had scheduled eight interviews of the nine applications we had received. The ninth interview was to be a teleconference due to her show being on that weekend. Paula Spector, Director of Conference and Travel, had arranged 44 Dog News
everything for us…..the room and a telephone for use as one of the members was not able to be there in person (due to illness in his family) but was able to participate via conference call. If you want anything done regarding meetings, etc. held by AKC, Paula is the best person in the whole world. She has handled all the details of the meeting and in my opinion and the rest of the Delegates’ she is the best. James Crowley and Neil Singer are the best in what they do and help set up our telephone conference calls prior to our meetings in Newark and were always there to answer questions. What more can you ask for? Thank you Paula, Jim and Neil….you have made the process go so smoothly. I have named the committee members the BEST NOMINATING COMMITTEE EVER and we have requested to be appointed the permanent NOMINATING COMMITTEE. That suggestion was met with a nice smile and no response. The reason I thought that our committee should be the permanent nominating committee is we work so well together. We received nine applicants and everyone is very well qualified to serve on the AKC Board. Our task is to evaluate them via interviews and their applications. Each one of us has done their homework. My suggestion was for each to review the questionnaires and be able to discuss with the applicant various parts of the questionnaires and ask questions. The interviews went perfect and that was possible due to great committee members who are
working wonderfully together and some very good applicants. Thank you to the committee members and the applicants and thank you to the AKC Board for letting me serve as Chairman and giving me such great committee members. We will have our nominations to Jim Crowley prior to our October 15th deadline. After that date those not chosen by our committee can run from the floor with the required signatures of 75 Delegates. It may be 50 Delegates but who’s counting? The Committee Meetings on Friday started with the Dog Show Rules Committee, which I am a member. Harvey Wooding is our Board Liaison and does a great job of reporting back to our committee what is happening with the Board and also giving us feedback on items we have ask him to report back to us. At the September Board Meeting same day entries for the 4-6 months Special Attraction was approved. Gina DeNardo, AKC Executive Assistant Secretary, who is fantastic in her job, reported on the Certificate of Merit expansion in the 4-6 months SA and reported that no puppy has earned enough CM points to earn suffix titles since the program begun. This is being referred back to the Board for reconsideration. The idea of awarding 1 point to be carried on to the regular breed classes was voted by the Board to be withdrawn from the Chapter Continued on page 102
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My puppy only has one testicle. What can be done to bring the other one down? Cryptorchidism is the term for the condition in which the testicle does not descend to the normal position in the scrotum. One or both testes may fail to descend, but the condition is most commonly unilateral, or one-sided. The right testicle fails to descend twice as often as the left, although controversy exists over which is more likely to be retained. Testes that have not descended are retained either in the abdomen or in the inguinal canal, which is the passage in the groin through which the testicle normally migrates to the scrotum. If the testis is in the inguinal canal, it can be found under the skin during a physical examination. In cases of abdominal cryptorchidism, the testis cannot be felt. Ultrasound may be performed to determine the exact location of the retained testicle. The testes form in the abdomen near the kidneys. The developing testicle is attached to the inguinal region by a structure called the gubernaculum. During the first 2 weeks after birth, the gubernaculum’s role is to contract and draw the testicle from the abdominal cavity through the inguinal 48 Dog News
ring and along the inguinal canal into the scrotal sac. In dogs, this process is complete by 3 weeks after birth. Although it is possible to diagnose cryptorchidism at 3 weeks of age, the testicles are very small at this time and may be missed on examination. Puppies have a highly effective cremaster reflex. These are the muscles by which the testes are suspended. Palpation of the testicle may cause retraction of the cremaster muscle, drawing the testes into the groin toward the inguinal ring. As the testicle grows, it may become too large to get through the inguinal ring after 4 months of age. Descent after 4 months of age is unlikely, but can occasionally occur later at 7-8 months of age. The exact cause of cryptorchidism is unknown. The condition appears to be hereditary, since it is commonly seen in families of dogs and seems to involve multiple genes. Apparently, hereditary influences are not always involved, as some unilaterally cryptorchid males have been used as sires repeatedly with no evidence of the defect in their offspring. The contraction of the gubernaculum is thought to be mediated by testosterone. Therefore, failure of testicular descent may be the result of inadequate testosterone production. The condition is rarely associated with pain or other symptoms, unless a complication develops. In its early stages, a single retained testicle is significantly smaller than the other, normal testicle. If both testicles are retained, the dog may be sterile. Continued on page 118
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Another Great Study on Purebred Dogs from UC Davis By Carlotta Cooper
Many people probably read about the findings from the UC Davis study reported in 2013 that showed that purebred dogs were not always at higher risk for genetic disorders. http:// news.ucdavis.edu/search/news_detail.lasso?id=10613 According to animal physiologist Anita Oberbauer, professor and chair of the Department of Animal Science at UC Davis and lead author of the study, the findings showed that the prevalence of many genetic disorders among purebred and mixed-breed dogs depends on the specific condition.
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ellumori TP, Famula TR, Bannasch DL, Belanger JM, Oberbauer AM. Prevalence of inherited disorders among mixed-breed and purebred dogs: 27,254 cases (1995–2010). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 2013; 242:1549-55. The study included about 27,000 dogs – both purebred and mixed-breed – examined at UC Davis’ veterinary medical teaching hospital between 1995 and 2010. Researchers examined 24 genetic conditions including aortic stenosis, atopy/allergic dermatitis, gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), early onset cataracts, dilated cardiomyopathy, elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, hypothyroidism, intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), and hepatic portosystemic shunt. The researchers found that 13 of the 24 genetic disorders had about the same amount of prevalence in purebred dogs as in their mixed-breed counterparts. Ten disorders were found more frequently among purebred dogs, and one disorder was more common in mixed-breeds. The study was supported by the Department of Animal Science, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, and the California Agricultural
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Experiment Station at UC Davis. Other members of the research team: Graduate student Thomas Bellumori, Professor Thomas Famula, and staff research assistant Janelle Belanger, all of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; and Professor Danika Bannasch of the Department of Population, Health and Reproduction in the School of Veterinary Medicine. In July of this year (2015), the same team reported more findings based on expanded research in their paper “Ten inherited disorders in purebred dogs by functional breed groupings,” A. M. Oberbauer, J. M. Belanger, T. Bellumori, D. L. Bannasch and T. R. Famula in the journal Canine Genetics and Epidemiology 2015, 2:9 doi:10.1186/s40575015-0021-x. In this paper, which utilized the records of about 90,000 dogs from the UC Davis’ veterinary medical teaching hospital between 1995 and
2010, the researchers discuss different disorders in different breeds and related subsets (often AKC groups or related breeds – the “functional breed groupings”) from their original dogs studied. Mixed-breeds are also included. They discuss morphological (size, shape, appearance) and functional similarities in dogs and how selecting for these similarities can also affect genetic disorders, just as genetic relatedness can. For example, selecting for large or giant dogs with a deep thoracic cavity may result in dogs that are more prone to gastric dilatationvolvulus (bloat), to use a simplistic example. Selecting for dogs with longer backs can increase the incidence of IVDD (intervertebral disk disease). As you might expect, breeds that share some common ancestors in their heritage appeared to share a higher risk of having the same genetic disorders. For example, several Continued on page 122
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When Ribbons Are More Important Than Puppies… By Andrew Brace
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way the majority of top dogs get campaigned in the UK and the US. Across the water, it is fairly commonplace to bring out a promising puppy and finish it long before its first birthday, then leave it home to mature or maybe in the case of a bitch, breed it for an early litter before returning it to the ring as a fully mature adult. Here in the UK there is a rather different attitude. Puppies are brought out and once they start winning their owners are reluctant to take them out of the ring in case they are forgotten. Remember this is a very small country, despite our vast numbers, and the dogs that appear at the Championship shows tend to be the same set of dogs, generally speaking, week in week out. If a winning dog is missing from the ring for several months, there tends to be the inevitable speculation as to what has gone wrong with it, rather than assuming its owners know best and the dog is being left at home until it is really ready for top honours. 56 Dog News
It is true that today many of our dogs start winning Challenge Certificates at a younger age than they did twenty years ago, when it was common practice to not even show outstanding dogs as puppies, but wait until they were ready and then bring them out in the Open class as a previously unseen “secret weapon”. As a symptom of our “instant society” we expect dogs to be winning top honours in their youth, and many exhibitors panic if their new star is not on the road to its title by the time its second birthday comes round. Speaking as someone who regularly awards top honours to youngsters – firmly believing that it is the quality which should be assessed on not simply maturity per se – I obviously do not believe that dogs have
to reach a certain age before they start top winning, but it is true to say that when they start competing in groups it is unlikely that they will be deserving of the ultimate awards before completely mature. There are of course exceptions, and sometimes a very raw youngster comes into a group that totally eclipses the competition. Last month I was judging a show in Iceland. When I was judging my breeds in the morning I had noticed outside the adjacent ring a very striking Papillon waiting to compete that really caught my eye, but by the time I’d finished my particular breed Paps were over and I had no idea how it fared. When I came to judge Group 9 in the big ring later I was delighted to see it had won BOB. This was a locally-bred male of just ten months and he really was a sensational puppy. He was furthermore impeccably schooled and had relentless showmanship, so he was for me an easy winner. I then had to judge BIS and still the Pap was a comfortable winner for his Continued on page 134
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The WELKS The show season in the UK now runs from January to December, however for the outdoor ones, because of the UK’s weird weather patterns, it is from April to September. Referred to as the WELKS for us living here, to give it its full title, it is the West of England Ladies Kennel Association. As always held at the very popular Three Counties permanent show ground, for the past few years this has proved to be held a little too early and the weather just dreadful with everything being inside the huge buildings. The ladies are so lucky that they have these to use, however some of the hardier breeds decided to stay outside until even they were forced inside with the huge downpours. Even l got soaked and l was under cover!! This was a three-day show and on the final day it was dry, but the crazy ‘Health and safety’ crew said the grass was too wet and someone could fall!! So everyone had to be inside, even though the sun was shining, crazy or what?? The entry overall was a staggering 8,309 dogs with Golden Retrievers having the largest breed entry with 209 dogs. This year the club had invited popular Luis Pinto Texeira to do all the groups and best in show. He had been invited a few years ago but was prevented by the Icelandic volcano! This time for his sixth best in show appointment and l know his friendliness is appreciated by exhibitors. Before l give you the group results a wander around the breed rings and there was excitement in the Bedlington ring when the first time shown US import Am Gr Ch/Nord Ch Isotop’s Xceptional Friend by Yvonne Bannister for Linda Freeman from the USA and Swedish breeder Malin Eriksson. There was a familiar face in the Irish Water Spaniel ring with Judith Carruthers and Colleen McDaniels’ Ch/Am Ch Whistle Stop’s Elements of Magic, now with 28 challenge certificates, three all-breed best in shows, a Crufts group and so much more. What a character this dog is. I judged Keeshonds and my best of breed came from Canada and is Klompens Who’s Your Daddy, handled by David Mathews for 68 Dog News
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owners David Peck, Malcolm and Linda Mathews and breeder Kay Stewart. He was best in show at the breed club’s Championship show recently. Although bred in the UK by Michael Coad, the Bichon BOB winner multi Ch Pamplona Just Magic lives in Spain with is owners Regina Belstad and Oddvar Bjorke Havelin. Originally from Norway, they now live on the beautiful island of Majorca and Magic is over for a short period of time. Already a UK champion this to add to his World Show title. And so to the group winners and from the first day came the hound group winner in Jane Wilton-Clarks big-winning Whippet Ch Shalfleet Simply A Lord, the third time he has won the group at this show and has won a group 2 and 4 at Crufts too and was top hound in 2013. Terriers were won by the famous Wire FT Ch Travella Striking Steel for Victor Malzoni from Brazil. Working was won by Peter Myers Norwegian-bred Bullmastiff Ch Old Manila’s Whisky Mac for Optimus (Am Gr Ch Leathernecks Stealin’ Hearts ex Norw/Sw/Dan Ch Old Manila’s Echo Springs). Since arriving in the UK at six months he has won 11 challenge certificates, a group first and a reserve best in show too. Second day and winning in gundogs was the New Zealand-bred Weimaraner Show Ch/NZ Ch Carnmellis Hot Dikkety Dog at Gunalt ( Am/Can/NZ Ch Graytskys Smokin In Havana ex NZ Ch Carnmellis Zafirah), already a group winner in 2013. Toys were won by a Finnish imported Papillon, though bred in the UK by co-owners Pat and Tom Urwin, he is now co-owned by Geoffrey Davies, well known Pekingese expert. Finn Ch Paparottsie Painted Lord came over at the beginning of the year and here he won his first cc and bob and won the group as well handled by Tom Isherwood of Vanitonia fame. The non sporting group was won by the cream German Spitz (Klein) Ch Longsdale Jen You Win, her first group win though her Continued on page 150
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he True North is indeed a large place and there are many many dog shows to attend, some big, many small but around every corner there is a new delight! The Edmonton Kennel Club is perhaps one of Alberta’s older kennel clubs but it has great new ideas! This is a club that puts the exhibitor first, the awesome downtown-but-still-on-grass-CentralPark-type feel, the hospitality; all the extras are on display here. However the show did start off with a glitch as all the catalogs handed out the exhibitors the first morning were in fact the old 2014 show catalogs! This was quickly discovered and remedied with new catalogs being available to all exhibitors by noon that day. (The printer had kept last years file) As we mentioned above the location is downtown Edmonton yet in a large beautiful equestrian park. The rings are spacious, completely flat with lovely white rails. The camping area at first glance can seem to be a little crowded but the club fits everyone with multiple breeds as close as possible to the show rings and they do their best to accommodate everyone with an RV. The food concessions are lovely, the dog exing and bathing areas are well thought out. What really set this dog show apart from all the others are in fact the members of the Edmonton kennel club. Never have you met a bunch of nicer or harder working people. It seems that they have the common goal of wanting to make sure that all the exhibitors are at their show are happy. The mornings started off with a pancake breakfast, which is by donation with all monies raised from the breakfast going to support, the two bursaries at 72 Dog News
the Edmonton kennel club supports. These include an agriculture bursary at the local university as well as the Sonny Tougas bursary, which is open to all Canadian dog fanciers. Saturday night during group judging they have a lovely wine/ beer and cheese tables where there is free wine/beer/cheese and frozen fruit skewers for all the exhibitors. How could you not help but be happy after that! The Edmonton kennel club members are also available to help exhibitors set up their equipment take down their equipment and they were consistently patrolling the grounds at all times to make sure that everybody has what they need they put the care and welfare of the dogs and exhibitors above all else. What a joy to show at this show. The Edmonton kennel club also hosted the Canadian Professional Handlers Annual Awards dinner and Benefit. This year the banquet benefited the Ronald McDonald house and with a pledge of $2500 but through the generosity of those attended they were able to donate $3500 to Ronald McDonald house. The dinner was held downtown at the lovely Coast Plaza Hotel there was a free shuttle bus running from the dog show grounds to the top dog dinner so no one had to worry about drinking and driving or being able to get back to the venue in time to care for their dogs. Although this kennel club is the weekend following the famous Alberta kennel club summer classic just three hours up the road in Calgary Alberta this club it should be proud of the dog show that they put on because of their outstanding hospitality and the way they welcome exhibitors this is a show not to be missed. A job well done! Continued on page 154
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The Santa Barbara Weekend August 21, 22, 23, & 24, 2015 By Desmond J. Murphy Photos by Barbara Miller
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The Kennel Club Launches Pioneering Research To Protect The Health Of Our Favourite Dog Breeds Research reveals declining levels of inbreeding since 2000 By Laura Quickfall The Kennel Club has analysed extensive data from its pedigree records to launch ground-breaking research that will help breeders to improve genetic health and protect the future of our favourite dog breeds. The 35-year review, which is the most comprehensive research project of its kind, analyses Kennel Club data from 1980 to 2014 for all 215 recognised pedigree dog breeds and, where numbers allow, calculates the rate of loss of genetic diversity within each. This is quoted as the Estimated Effective Population Size – an important descriptor of the sustainability of a population. The research shows that, since 2000, the rate of inbreeding has declined or slowed down in the majority of breeds to sustainable levels, meaning that the future is brighter for many breeds – including some of the UK’s vulnerable native breeds whose lack of popularity and low numbers are a concern. All animals in a population will have ancestors in common, meaning a degree of inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity is inevitable. This can be exacerbated by selection for positive and predictable traits (including temperament and health), meaning that the rate of loss of genetic diversity must be kept at sustainable levels to avoid the detrimental effects of inbreeding. The slowing down of the rate of inbreeding coincides with advances in science that have enabled the Kennel Club to develop its online Mate Select tool, where breeders can look at the genetic risk associated with a potential mating, and also the relaxation of Pet Passport rules enabling foreign, and potentially more distantly related dogs, to be brought into the country more easily. The Kennel Club will use the research to help breeders develop strategies that will help them continue to prevent the decline of genetic diversity on a breed-by-breed basis. Dr Tom Lewis, Quantitative Geneticist at the Kennel Club and author of the research, 80 Dog News
said: “Pedigree dogs have many advantages because we know their ancestry and can predict the way that they will turn out. This helps us to know how big they will grow, their exercise needs and predict the health problems they might face, enabling breeders to know which DNA tests to give the parents before they are bred from, none of which is available for dogs of mixed ancestry. “But it also means that they tend to have a more closed gene pool and so we have to manage the rate of inbreeding at sustainable levels to ensure genetic diversity is preserved, as the lower the genetic diversity the greater the risk that certain health conditions will begin to surface. “The research allows breeders to review the unique situation for their own breed and, using this information and tools such as Mate Select, they can decide how best to preserve genetic diversity, not only for the health of the next litter of puppies, but also for the health of the breed population as a whole.” Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said of the research: “This research has been conducted on a huge scale, but its impact will have a lasting and positive effect on the future of the dog breeds we love so dearly, enabling breeders to use science to make even better decisions about which dogs to breed from. “Such analyses are only possible due to the availability of the pedigree data that we hold for every registered dog, and demonstrate the value of this data in helping us to improve the health and welfare of dogs. We remain concerned about those dogs which are not registered with us and about which there is no information, as there is no way of knowing if the breeder is health testing or considering genetic diversity. “We also remain concerned about
crossbreeds such as Labradoodles which are being bred without much of the health information or resources available for pedigree dogs, and which will also have limited gene pools as more and more generations of these crosses are bred.” The research has been distributed to the Breed Health Coordinators for every breed. Judith Ashworth, Kennel Club Breed Health Coordinator for the Otterhound Club said: “We are delighted to receive such comprehensive research to help us preserve the future of our small but historic and wonderful breed. “We are working with the Kennel Club to develop breeding strategies that will protect the health of the breed that we love. With the Kennel Club we have been looking at outcrossing and they have now given us permission to register two litters from a non-purebred dog of a working variety, enabling us to increase the number of dogs that are contributing genetically to the very small population of dogs within our breed. We look forward to working with the Kennel Club to continue to find solutions that will protect the future of our breed.” A peer-reviewed paper outlining general trends and points of interest is available from the online journal Canine Genetics and Epidemiology (http:// www.cgejournal.org/) and reports for the 215 breeds are featured on the Kennel Club website as well as a Q&A document and infographicshttp://www. thekennelclub.org.uk/vets-researchers/ publications,-statistics-and-health-results/breed-population-analyses SEE this issue’s EDITORIAL for REACTION TO THIS COMMENT
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Gloria Reese By Nick Waters
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loria Reese, who passed away at her Beverly Hills home in April, was one of a vanishing breed of unimaginably wealthy patrons of the sport that is almost uniquely American apart, perhaps, from the Indian princes of the interwar years who no one has ever been able to emulate. In 1946 she married steel magnate Nat Reese and they lived an international sophisticated lifestyle moving in the highest of Los Angeles circles both financially and socially. Their home was furnished impeccably with magnificent valuable paintings and antiques. In an obituary published in Dog World it was written that she was one of the most successful dog show exhibitors in the States. A dog lover since childhood she became involved with many breeds. Amongst her successful dogs were the Doberman, Ch. Galaxy’s Corry Missile Bell, the Greyhound, Ch. Aroi Talk of the Blues, the Bouvier des Flandres, Ch. Galbraith’s Ironeyes, the Pointer, Ch. Cumbrian Black Pearl and a number of Borzois. All her dogs were shown by the late Corky Vroom but unlike many other owners of top show dogs, Mrs. Reese was known for travelling with her dogs. The Reese motorhome was equipped with every possible convenience and at home in Beverly Hills the dogs lived in luxurious surroundings. As a judge she specialised in all the hound breeds, Dobermans, Pointers and Irish Setters and officiated at some of the top shows including several times at Westminster where she also judged the hound
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group. She was generous with her wealth and was a strong supporter of dog related causes. Mrs Reese collected dog art but whatever it was, a picture, bronze, or small item of objet d’art, it was always quality. Of her dog art collection, she once said; “It is prominent throughout our home, a constant reminder of where our interests and hearts lie.” Perhaps reflecting the Reese lifestyle, elegant hounds dominated the collection. Her collection along with other effects from her estate was sold recently
by Bonhams in Los Angeles. Put together in well over forty lots - some being multiples – of which sculpture and objet d’art dominated, all but seven got away. Of the lots that sold, over half went below estimates, which perhaps was a slight disappointment all round. Would they have done better if held back for Bonhams specialist sale in New York? Who knows? The next sale is on the 17th February, to coincide with Westminster as always, and Bonhams are currently accepting consignments. The bulk of the buyers were private collectors, most from the US, although there was some interest from overseas. There was participation via phone, absentee bids and online bidding with a good crowd in the room to see the collection sold. Four lots that did exceptionally well were two silver-plated and glass biscuit barrels with Greyhound finials to the lids which went for $1,062 against a top estimate of $800; a mixed metal group including a pair of gilded regency style candlesticks each supported by three sitting Greyhounds at $1,250 ($600-800); a continental
Collection parcel gilt mahogany mirror of armorial form with a Greyhounds head on top that rocketed to $6,875 ($2,000-3,000) and a collection of twenty-eight walking sticks with dog’s head terminals complete with a stick stand that doubled the lower estimate
to go for $4,000. At over $142 per stick, it just shows how popular sticks are with collectors. The terminals were in mixed materials and virtually all were Greyhounds. Other lots doing well were a bronze and ivory group by the French sculptor, Louis Riche, of a sophisticated lady with her two Borzois which went mid-estimate at $6,875; a French tinted terracotta model of a Greyhound going above estimate for $1,750; a German bronze group of Diana with two Borzois also above estimate at $1,000 and a French animalier bronze group of two Pointers, one backing the other, just staying in estimate at $2,000. A group of German porcelain and pottery dogs, mainly hounds, were received much better that a group of Royal Doulton and Royal Worcester models of mainly gundog breeds. The former sold for an above estimate $1,375 whereas the gundogs struggled at half their estimate to sell for $562. An early 19th century oil of a Greyhound in a landscape sold above estimate for $3,125 but the picture with the greatest expectations, an exceedingly beautiful, wellobserved and evocative study by Maud Earl of three Borzois, did get away although below its estimate at $25,000. The buyer was a dog memorabilia collector on the East Coast. The hounds were Zeneitra, Piolla and Korotai, the latter a hound imported into the UK from Russia who sired three of the early champions in the breed in the UK.
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Retiring The Great Ones
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s our dogs are getting older, their retirement becomes a reality. At some point we all will face the unenviable decision as to when to retire our dog from the show ring. It is inevitable and sometimes painful. Whether they were big winners or not, it is always a difficult decision. If your dog was a big winner, it is doubly difficult. For me, it is very sad to watch a great dog (they are all special to us but not all great show dogs) being “dragged” around the ring past his prime. Lots of General Managers in sports go by the adage that it is better to trade a player a year early than a year too late. Maybe we should pay attention to that idea. As I think of some of the great ones of the past, I remember watching Michael Canalizo with his gorgeous Afghan bitch, Ch. Tryst of Grandeur. Her movement is embedded in my mind’s eye. I had the pleasure of judging “Stump,” and cheered like everyone else when he came out of retirement to win Best in Show at Westminster. The feel of his great shoulders will always stay with me. I remember watching the showmanship of Sunny Shay and the professionalism of Laddie Carswell. I have no doubt Sunny is still showing Shirkhan “over the bridge, and I know Laddie is grooming his Welsh and English Springers with his secret candle wick. Before I talk about my own dogs, let’s remember some of the truly great ones. Can you imagine how hard it was to retire these great dogs: Afghan, Shirkhan; English Springer, Chinoe’s Adamant James; or one of my favor-
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ites, Ch. Clussexx Three D Grinch Glee, Stump? All of these were Westminster Best in Show winners. Well, maybe that made it easier to retire them. I have had the privilege to love and be loved by some wonderful dogs in my time. All were special to me whether or not they were show dogs. A few were great show dogs in addition to being special companions. So how do we determine when our dogs are past their prime? Many of these dogs make it difficult to retire them because they continue to look good, perform well, and enjoy it. Sometimes we have no choice. Let me share some of my personal experiences. One of my early dogs was my wonderful Irish Setter bitch, Ch. Bayberry Sonnet. She won many specialties as well as significant wins at all-breed shows. She was Best of Opposite Sex at the second Irish Setter National specialty. In her time, Sonnet was one of the topwinning Irish Setter bitches. She was an amazing show dog. When I would take her out of her crate at a show, she walked with this hangdog look - kind of like Lee
Marvin’s horse in “Cat Ballou.” But then I would lightly flick her lead and her head came up, tail out and she took off, showing beautifully on a loose lead. I loved showing her as much as she loved showing off. She was to be my foundation bitch. When people heard she was to be bred, I had many “reservations” for her pups. Unfortunately, she came down with pyometra. Wanting the best for her, I took her to the veterinary school at Cornell University. Treatment was different then, and I was told, “spay her or lose her.” When I took my saved - but spayed - Sonnet home, there were tears in my eyes. She lived out her life sleeping on my bed, but never stepped into the competitive ring again. Whenever I was packing for a show, Sonnet would not leave my side. She looked so sad when I left without her that I started taking her with me. Early in the morning or after the show was over, when no one else was around, she and I would go into an empty ring and Sonnet would strut her stuff once more - loving every step. Of course I told her she was Best in Show! The next great dog to come into my life actually was my wife’s Flat Coated Retriever, Ch. Bolingbroke Waterwyn Sequel AX OAJ WC HOF - Dawson. In truth, Dawson “introduced” me to Shelly. Like a true Flat-Coat, Dawson was versatile, competing in agility and field work as well as the show ring. He was also my “Best Man” when Shelly and I married. Continued on page 172
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ith Summer 2015 officially over, attention turns now to the fall slate of shows, which this year in the Northeast includes the Morris & Essex show, held once every five years, to be followed by the one of a kind Montgomery County weekend. With such high profile shows being held in quick succession, it’s easy to lose sight of some important canine legislation issues that dog owners in the area are facing. A proposal introduced on Long Island, in Hempstead, NY, would regulate breeders as pet stores and impose spay/neuter policies. Residents are encouraged to contact the Hempstead Town Board and respectfully ask them to reconsider this proposal, which would mandate the sterilization of all dogs prior to sale, even at the tender age of only eight weeks old. Studies have shown that these permanent surgeries aren’t always safe for dogs this young and could lead to significant long-term health problems. The decision to spay or neuter a pet is best left to responsible owners who consult with their veterinarians and shouldn’t be mandated by a town board that is unschooled in animal husbandry. The only exception to MSN in this proposal is for dogs that have a demonstrated breed show record. Unless the American Kennel Club is going to approve a newborn class for puppies (probably shouldn’t even joke about that!) it would be impossible for a dog that young to participate in AKC events and amass a show record, so this exemption would be meaningless. The provision would also define hobby and home-based breeders as pet stores. The provision defines a ‘pet dealer’ as one who sells more than 9 dogs a year, even if the dogs are raised in a private residence, and a ‘pet store’ as a business owned by a pet dealer. As a result, home-based hobby breeders who sell just one litter may be subjected to unannounced inspections of their homes and may even have their homes declared as “a place of public assembly” because they would fit the definition of a pet store. Does that sound totally unreasonable or what? The Hempstead Town Board is way out of line with this proposal, and it’s incumbent upon dog owners to enlighten its members. Current 88 Dog News
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New York state law allows localities to regulate “pet dealers,” which are defined as those who sell more than nine dogs in a year, but current state law also exempts breeders who raise 25 or fewer dogs on their property. Just last year, Nassau County (of which Hempstead belongs) passed a law to regulate pet dealers that uses the state’s definition. Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and the Councilmembers should hear an earful from dog owners on this unreasonable and totally unnecessary proposal. Their contact information can be found at: http://www.toh.li/ council-members. In upstate New York, the Ulster County Legislature has made numerous changes to a proposal that would regulate dog breeders and sellers in the county, which they will further consider at a public hearing in October. The Legislature has been receptive to making some positive changes to the proposal, including removing specific temperature requirements and others that weren’t in the best interest of all dogs. However, concerns remain with the proposal, and once again, home-based breeders bear the brunt of those affected. Like the Hempstead proposal, a “pet seller” is defined as one who sells 9 or more dogs, or more than two litters in a year. So once again, those who may only breed one litter in their
home may be treated like commercial breeders and be subjected to unannounced inspections of their private homes. Again, this proposal begs the question, why does a town or county feel the need to circumvent state law and create new definitions that are unnecessary and have unfair consequences for law-abiding and responsible citizens? Stay tuned and keep up to date for the announcement of the October hearing. Being that both of these proposals were launched in the AKC’s home state, you can be sure its Government Relations Department will be all over these developments. In the AKC’s other home state, North Carolina, a significant victory was won on the canine legislation front when it was announced that the NC General Assembly approved the state budget for next year with no items that negatively impact dog owners or breeders. Previous versions of the budget had included items of significant concern, such as a transfer of the animal welfare budget and oversight away from the Department of Agriculture, and a proposed tax on veterinary services. Thankfully, neither of these made it into the final version, and the AKC’s GR Dept. deserves props for this, as do all constituents who spoke up. Instead, the budget will include a new Animal Shelter Support Fund to help local governments with expenses when there is an “unforeseen catastrophic disaster” at an animal shelter, or if there is a denial, suspension, or revocation of the shelter’s registration. Other positive news on the legislation front: Michigan is another step closer to becoming the 18th state in the nation to ban breed-specific laws. A bill has passed two Michigan State committees that would prohibit local governments in the state from enacting or enforcing laws that focus solely on a dog’s breed. Michigan residents can type their address into the Michigan State website (http://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysbyaddress.html) and find the name and contact information for their state senators and email them to ask them to support Senate Bill 239, which would once and for all ensure that local governments regulate dogs based on specific deeds and not breeds. With the success of phasing out BSL at the state level, perhaps a movement is needed to inspire state legislatures to impose a ban on changing the definition of ‘pet dealer’ on the local level, too!
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any of we so-called old timers lament the fact that there are so few historical accounts about not only AKC but the people who have played such an important part in shaping the foundation of our sport. David Merriam had been after me for years to do a collection of my YEAR IN REVIEWS in book form, which would cover the better part of the last 30 years but I have been reluctant to do this since after all it would only be a series of my viewpoints, which obviously are biased and merely a report of how I summed things up. AKC itself shows little interest that I know of in such a project and if I were king I would certainly have hired a full-time historian long ago at AKC to assume such an undertaking. There’s still time to do that I guess and at least Harvey Wooding seems to like the concept so perhaps there is room for Board consideration of such an undertaking. Fortunately for us there is the John Savory and Constance Lyons new tome entitled TREND SETTERSThe Making of the Modern Irish Setter, which provides us with a detailed account of one of the most important individuals to be a part of the sport of the purebred dog, that being of course Edward Irving (Ted) Eldredge.
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I cannot attest to the accuracies of their writings about their beloved Irish Setters although I must tell you it was fascinating and interesting reading but I can tell you that historically their accounts of Ted Eldredge and his lifetime devotion to dogs and the AKC is a proud presentation of his life in the sport of the purebred dog. More than proud is this presentation I must add, as parts of their reporting truly describe this great and beloved person with the adulation he deserved whilst alive. Too bad there are not too many other such accounts, anyContinued on page 174
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Best of Breed - West Highland White Terrier Club of America National Roving Specialty in Houston Texas under Judge Mr. Clay Cody!
Other wins that same weekend were: Houston All Terrier Club, Group Second under Judge Mr. John Wade, Breed Judge Mrs. Judith White Group Second under Judge Mrs. Paula Hartinger Galveston Kennel Club, Group First under Judge Mr. Clay Cody, Breed Judge Dr. Thomas Lee Hosfeld
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tion in disgust. “You idiot, you should have let me get the damn snake. Oh no, you drop a rock on his back, it rolls off, and he slides away, “he shares through his round-eyed expression. “And just when I was ready to pounce on him!” he thinks as he heaves a great sigh. At 10:30 the two of call it an adventure and go to bed. MURPHY FRENCH, still in a snit, chooses to sleep at the end of the bed, and not his usual position, glued to my left side. He dreams exciting dreams of big game hunting. His pith helmet, he believes, looks fetching on him…just like…Ronald Coleman in an old movie. Morning arrives. Before coffee and a shower, I lift MURPHY FRENCH from the top of the bed, walk downstairs, turn left, turn left again, proceed through BIG MICHAEL’S office, and out the door onto the porch and into the garden. I scan the area across the garden where the copperhead was. To my amazement, the copperhead is back in the same location as before, tightly curled up. Beautiful morning, ahh Down by the river, ahh Without a warning, ahh Who’d ever guess you’d come across a snake in the grass Every day now, ahh You take a walk here, ahh What do you say now, ahh If you should meet an evil-minded snake in the grass Stop and watch where you’re putting your feet, my sweet, I don’t want to do anything bad But you make me mad and I might bite your face, bite neck, bite arms, bite bite ‘Cause I’m, oh, a snake in the grass, oh A snake in the grass Looking around you, ahh You never see me, ahh You’ll get a surprise, ahh Should you get entangled with a snake in the grass Under my thick skin, ahh I can be lonely, ahh Please can I come in, ahh And end my sad existence as a snake in the grass Under my thick skin, ahh I can be lonely, ahh Please can I come in, ahh And end my sad existence as a snake in the grass Snake in the Grass Lyrics by Howard and Blaikley, as sung by Elton John I place MURPHY FRENCH back on the porch, and grab a garden hoe and garden rake from the smoke house. I proceed with caution. From a distance, of approximately four-feet, I do not see any battle marks suggesting the snake is dead. I move a few inches closer. Using the garden rake in my left hand and the garden hoe in my right hand, I slowly move toward the copperhead, ready for action. The snake remains calm, waiting for just the right moment to strike. The two right tips of the rake slide across the long, sleek body of the snake. The snake does not move. “Well, I’ll be! Look there, MURPHY FRENCH. I killed the damn snake last night, so get over it.” I gleefully share, full of new found stamina and pride. 96 Dog News
The copperhead is lifted onto to the edge of the rake and I dangle it for full effect and glory before lowering back to the ground for a photo opportunity to share with BIG MICHAEL. Knowing full well that BIG MICHAEL will not want to explore the subtle details of the dead pit viper, I properly dispose of it deep into the woods. MURPHY FRENCH is released from the confines of the porch for morning duty and quickly returns for breakfast. Coffee, sooths my soul, and a hot shower prepares me for my dog show journey. BIG MICHAEL arrives home at exactly 8:55 AM. “Hey there – good morning, how’s it going?” BIG MICHAEL inquires. “Well, let’s just say that MURPHY FRENCH and I have been busy killing a copperhead while you have been away. “ I proudly share the photo via DROID NEXUS. “Oh my God, look at the size, it must be a female. You know they give live births and can have up to 13 babies. Did you see any babies? Did you make sure the thing was dead? Did you chop off its head?” “Calm your ass down, for Pete’s sake,” I offer in response. “Everything is fine, the snake is dead. Just be careful at night time.” “Great, that’s wonderful of you to say, considering you’re leaving for a dog show, while I manage the snake situation.” I choose to ignore his fear-based bitchiness, and load black-ballistic-nylon-rolling-garment bag and mini-man bag into VOLVO for the one hour trip to the airport. In an attempt to support BIG MICHAEL, I leave the rake and the hoe on the porch and remind him where the shotgun is located. BIGMICHAEL, with MURPHY FRENCH tucked under his right arm, is waiting for me to exit the drive. He waves frantically. I roll down the passenger window to see what all the commotion is about. “Hey, remember look out for snakes in the grass.” “What are talking about? I am headed to the dog show. “Yes, I know---like I said, beware of the shady conniving person who can strike at any time without warning,” he chuckles out loud. I roll up the window, roll my eyes, and proceed to the airport. I manage to arrive at the airport seventy minutes before departure. To pass the time, I activate a snake search on DROID NEXUS to further expand my understanding of the reptile. I am particularly fascinated by Lakshana Shastram omens that state: “Snake entering home denotes wealth to the householder. Meeting a snake on your property means luck. However, if you come across a poisonous snake that would mean the luck is more significant rather than coming across a non-poisonous snake.” I flick on DROID NEXUS. “Hey BIGMICHAEL---Listen--try to coax the snakes to come in the house, if you can. Oh, and do not kill them. It is going to bring us luck and fortune. We can plan on how to spend our millions when I return from the dog show. I love you!” Click---the text is sent. Text message is received: “Very funny---smart ass! That’s if you get out of the ring alive. Safe travels---love you, too!”
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Judge Mrs. Janice M. Leonard Owners Anthony and Kimberly MacKenzie Handler Tara Martin Rowell Northwestern Dog Club Dalmatian
Ch. Erin ‘n’ JJ’s Royal Courtier
Judge Mr. William Daugherty Owners K. Blanchfield, JJ Leyton, O. Firuski, & B. Lyons Handler JJ “Pepe” Leyton National Beagle Club Of America Kennel Club Of Columbus, Indiana 15” Beagle
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GCh. Cottage Lake Our Lady Of Fatima
Judge Ms. Bonnie Linnell Clark Owners Dr. Roger P. Travis & Marcelo Chagas Handler Marcelo Chagas Butler County Kennel Club - Sunday German Shepherd Dog
GCh. Lockenhaus’ Rumor Has It v. Kenlyn
Judge Ms. Ann Yuhasz Owners Deborah Stern, Pamela Buckles, Patti Dukeman, Pamela McElheney, & Kent Boyles Handler Kent Boyles Pug Dog Club of America National Specialty
GCh. Caper’s Sirius Endeavor Judge Mr. Jason Huff Owners Phil & Carol Fisher And John & Linda Rowell Handler Linda G Rowell
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16, Section 1 of the Dog Show Rules. There was some objection to the CM title when it can be obtained without defeating another dog. Suggestions for a new name for the CM title included Certificate of Achievement or Puppy of Distinction. Only 7% of puppies are participating in the regular classes, which is not the way it used to be. The Board also approved the idea of a Show and Go practice ring at dog shows. This could be used by the 4-6 months SA and other exhibitors at the shows. There was an update on specifications whether altered animals are permitted to compete for Best Veteran Competition/ Best Brace in Show-Yes, if Special Attraction offered after Best of Breed Competition. Some of the items discussed at the September AKC Board meeting held on September 10th were the following: Effective January 1, 2016, the judges’ books will have the asterisk next to the armband number for those eligible for the NOHS. To me this is a mistake by the Board. Anything that identifies the person exhibiting the entry should not be in the judges’ book except for the BBE or Amateur Owner Handler classes. I can understand these two as the Bred by Exhibitor or breeders are the backbone of our Sport and certainly it is nice to know an amateur. Why do we need to know that this is an owner handled dog? This tells the judge that this is an owner handled exhibit…what will we do next….tell a judge that this is a handler or that this is the first time this exhibitor has been in the ring or have them wear name tags? The possibilities are ENDLESS. I would like to know which Board members voted for this!! There is a rule in the Dog Show Rules that prohibit the wearing of certain badges, etc. that can identify a person showing a dog….what is the difference here? Another item voted 102 Dog News
on was the awarding of a Reserve Best Junior, which becomes effective October 7, 2015. In my opinion this is a good thing. The only problem I have along with the majority of the Dog Show Rules committee in the procedure in which the Reserve Best Junior will be selected. Our committee had sent in our original proposal to award the Reserve Best Junior the same way as the Reserve BIS is awarded. The Board decided and God knows why (they tried to explain in a previous explanation) that it must be awarded the same way that the Reserve Winners is awarded in conformation. The whole purpose of a Reserve Winners is simply to allow, if necessary, the Reserve Winners the award of Winners if the Winner was disqualified for some reason. That makes sense but the way the Board approved the awarding of the Reserve Best Junior certainly does not make sense in my opinion. I have discussed this with many Juniors and in the majority they want it the same way as RBIS. I think our committee will continue to pursue this as the Board certainly has the history of reversing their decision. Remember the “ever so popular” masking of the judges’ names and the mandatory NOHS? Speaking of the Reserve NOHS that award becomes effective October 8, 2015. There was a great presentation by Sue Goldberg regarding the fantastic success of the Pee Wee Special Attraction presented the week before at the Somerset Hills KC. Sue was the judge (mentor) and there were 6 children from ages 5 to 9 years old. There were lots of people at ringside cheering each child and their family. There were older Juniors mentoring them along with some of the 4-H leaders. There was also a party for the kids and parents with a beautiful cake. This gave time for
the children and their parents to get to know the other children and parents. Please go to the website for the Somerset Hills KC and see some of the wonderful pictures. Thanks to my dear friend, Marjorie Tuff, for helping steward, Sue Goldberg, Lisa Warren and all the other members of the club for putting on this wonderful event. THIS MAKES THIS GUY A HAPPY CAMPER as this was my little baby. I have been asked to mentor (judge) this SA in January 2016 and I can hardly wait. It is for the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers who put on the first one of this event with 11 young children. That event went off without any problems also. This is the first of the Pee Wee attractions offered on the East Coast. I am so proud of this club and the Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers in Washington State, which was the first one and that was done earlier in the year on the West Coast. There is a complete explanation of this SA in the July Board Minutes…why this is not available on the website or been publicized and been announced like other Special Attractions…I have NO CLUE. Let me get on my soap box for a few minutes and say that this, in my opinion, has never had the support of AKC Board and Staff. They believe it opens up the door for clubs to be liable for any injury of the child, dog or some other dog on the grounds. My point is and still remains why is this liability concern expressed when a 3 or 5 year-old walks into the confirmation ring with a dog? Why is there no concern for the child in the Novice Junior Class or any of the Junior Showmanship classes when a child walks into those classes with a dog? What Continued on page 106
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is the difference between a child that is 9 years and one day old and that of the one who is just a few days or weeks from being 9 years of age? In this Pee Wee SA the requirements are that the child MUST BE IN THE RING WITH A RESPONSIBLE ADULT. There are double leads for the dogs if necessary. This is just a learning class and nothing more. There is only one dog in the ring with the child, the responsible adult and the mentor judge. It also lets the child know what is going to be expected of them when they reach the age to enter the regular Junior Showmanship Classes. This event has been held at the 4-H, UKC, the Canadian KC with NO PROBLEMS. Why is the Pee Wee Class being signaled out for a release having (required) to be signed by the parent or responsible adult before they can enter the ring? This is outrageous! I sent an email to the AKC Board members discussing some of my outrage but have yet to receive a reply. AKC says it wants to attract more young people into our sport….I do not think so if this is the reception the Pee Wee Class Special Attraction has received by the powers that be. There was discussion on the territory issue for clubs by Mike Liosis, Director-Club Relations. Our Committee and other committees have been discussing for a long period of time and a subcommittee (Harry Miller, member) had been formed to review this. Our committee will be submitting to the Board some new suggestions from our committee and those in the Delegate body in the audience. Some suggestions were to add that outside of the 90 days clubs must be noti106 Dog News
fied of clubs whose territory/venue is being used. A letter of explanation must be sent to that club if the club that wishes to use that territory is denied. There is also a territory that is called Open Territory that is undefined. Anyone can go into that territory without permission subject to the mileage requirements. Territories also apply to Specialty Clubs. This will be reviewed by the Board and read at the December Delegate meeting and voted on in March, 2016. Cindy Stansell presented a very well researched update report on Misc/FSS Competition. Cindy comes from a history of FSS breeds and helped get the Finnish Spitz through the process of recognition. She said it was hard to get responses from some of the clubs. Some would like more exposure and breed mentoring. They would like to know the AKC process and have someone to guide them through the various classes at the AKC Confirmation classes. They are mostly going to the UKC shows while they are still in the AKC registry. They wanted to know the advantage of being in the AKC. They would like Open Shows/ FSS clubs. Cindy did lots of work on this and the outcome was that since some of the FSS/Misc breeds are not reaching out to us as much as we would like no more action is being done. Cindy is also Chairperson of a sub-committee, composed of Sue Goldberg, Mary ManningStotz and myself regarding cleaning up the italicized portion of the Rules. We have been working hard as each person has been assigned Chapters in the Rule book. We will be giving a report of our progress at the December meeting. At the All Breed Committee, Mark Dunn, Vice President, Registration and other things, gave a very interesting overview of the
Bred with H.E.A.R.T program. As announced in July, Bred with H.E.A.R.T program is modeled after the successful Breeder of Merit program. BWH is a new way to engage, encourage and recognize all breeders who meet specific health testing standards and who participate in continuing education. Those health testing requirements for each breed are based on the recommendations of the respective Parent Club as documented in their Code of Ethics or in the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals’ Canine Health Information Center (CHIC). Susan LeCroix Hamil, Chair of the AKC Delegate Canine Health Committee, said that this program is great because it not only requires participants to health test their breeding stock, it provides resources and education that will benefit all breeders, from beginners to experts. They will be subject to AKC inspections. They must have disaster plans. In 2014 there were 250,000 litters registered with 18% coming from the Breeder of Merit program of dogs being shown. Commercial breeders composed 13% and breeders who sell to pet shops (USDA) with more than 7 litters most likely commercial breeders. There were 69% produced by breeders not BOM candidates. We need to engage these people. We have an obligation to educate these people. There were 400 enrollments in the last 4 months. There were 57% signed up from casual breeders and 10% commercial and the rest were BOM candidates. They want to engage casual breeders. There is an online program to take first (reading of a book by breeding expert, Claudia Waller Orlandi, ABC’s of Dog Breeding and Practical Canine Anatomy & Movement, Continued on page 110
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available in course format at akc. org.) There have been 94 breeders who have done this. There is a $25 annual fee per breed to sign up for BWH. There was a discussion of being able to offer the 4-6 months puppy classes at Puppy Matches that All Breed Clubs could offer. That is being taken back to the Board. There was also a discussion of reviewing the out of date Match Regulations Booklet. At the Coordinating Committee discussions presented by the Chairperson of each Committee was: DAAC: Video being made to give clubs an idea of what to expect from their delegate. By-Laws: The right for a Delegate to charge a maximum of $150 fee is being read in December and voted on in March. There was some discussion on the idea that each Parent Club being admitted as member clubs. Parent Clubs: There should be Parent Club health requirements in the AKC Classified. PPC is in support. On AKC.ORG there should be a link to the Parent Club website. They are asking each Parent Club to send in their health requirements. There was also a discussion of the requirement for free grooming spaces at each show and how sometimes that area is not used. There should be a change and they are asking Alan Slay to change it from 25% to a reasonable free grooming space…not blanket requirement. Pat Laurans said that in 2 years the Trailer program has raised more than 1 million dollars. There are currently 30 trailers across the country with 8 more almost completed and 21 more clubs actively raising money to build. The morning of the Delegate Meeting on Saturday, there was a wonderful presentation by Mari-Beth O’Neill on the AKC Foundation Stock 110 Dog News
Service or FSS. Being the competent presenter and very knowledgeable on this and other subjects it was very well received by the Delegate Body. Mari-Beth explained that the FSS was created by the AKC to answer the needs of today’s rare breed fanciers. The FFS is a record-keeping service for all purebred breeds not currently registrable with the AKC. The FSS allows purebred rare breeds to continue to develop while providing them with the security of a reliable and reputable avenue to maintain their records. To be eligible for AKC FSS (The AKC considers requests to enter FSS from breed clubs or individual fanciers of a breed) the breed must be recognized by an acceptable foreign or domestic registry. They must submit a questionnaire including breed history and photos. FSS is a requirement for fanciers of a breed who want to achieve full AKC recognition. FSS breeds may now compete in Companion and Performance Events that AKC determines to be applicable. The guidelines for AKC registration is first to form a breed club. A breed entering the FSS based upon being an established breed in a foreign registry must have reached FCI recognition to be eligible to request Miscellaneous Class status. There are lots of FSS breeds such as the Braque du Bourbonnais, German Longhaired Pointer, Small Munsterlander Pointer, and the Stabyhoun, Hamiltonstovare, Drever, Transylvanian Hound (I wander if Frankenstein was the breeder), Karelian Bear Dog (now that is a beautiful breed in the picture). Mari-Beth pronounced each of the many breeds in the FSS and from what the audience and I thought pronounced them beautifully. The road to full recognition for a breed is the number of dogs enrolled in FSS must be a minimum of 300 with three generation pedigrees. Minimum of 5 different dogs earning
Certificate of Merit titles owned by Parent Club members. Club that is conducting business and holding events. There must be a minimum of 100 households geographically distributed. The club must conduct a minimum of 2 open shows for miscellaneous class and FSS breeds. There must be a minimum of 1 year that has been elapsed since entering the miscellaneous class. Thanks to Mari-Beth for sharing this information with me for this article. Before the regular meeting, each Delegate, when they signed in, was given ballots to vote for the Delegate Standing Committees. I was very happy to be elected to the Dog Show Rules Committee again for a 3-year term. Congratulations to the members of my committee who were also reelected: Cindy Miller, Chairman (elected again), Robert Schroll, and Mary Manning-Stolz. Thank you to all the Delegates that voted for me as I certainly appreciate your confidence in me. At the Delegate meeting President Dennis Sprung asked us all to stand for a moment of silence for those lost in the 9-11 attack. Dennis also gave an emotional speech regarding that day and what the AKC did to help the service and rescue dogs (DOGNY) that day and the days to follow and the many people across the country that helped in the process. One such help came trying to get a portable x-ray machine to the 9-11 or Ground Zero site. That was accomplished with the help of so many people and including FEDEX, which donated the services for lots of shipment
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and did not charge a dime. There is one statue of a German Shepherd Dog called “Lost in the Search” that has names of all of those lost in the 9-11 attacks written or etched in the coat of the dog. Please read the President’s Report when it is released, as it is very well done and left everyone in tears. Joseph Baffuto, CFO, gave his report. In the time ending on August 31, 2015, there were 141,348 litters (-0.3%) and 330,720 dogs (+1.2%) registered. There was revenue of $1,829,000 with a 4.8% increase. Income was derived from Electronic ads of $532,000, Interest on Portfolio of $460,000, Sponsorship of $386,000, total registration $303,000 with a total expense of $249,000 or 0.7%. Some of the expenses were Benefits/Payroll of $270,000, consulting fees of $130,000 and service fees of $117,000. There was an investment loss of $240,000 and an investment return of 0.2%. There are total assets of $135.3 million and total liabilities of $69.9 million with an operating reserve of $117.6 million. There was no voting for the Chapter 16, Section 1 of the Dog Show Rules as it was referred back to the Board for more revisions. After I left the Delegate Meeting I was off to visit my dear friends, Michael Faulkner and his husband, Michael Rawlings. After a bumpy ride trying to find their home in Center Cross, Va. in the dark with a GPS that didn’t work (which I am sure Michael will be writing about in a future article in his The Lighter Side of Judging column) I arrived to a warm reception by the Michaels and their wonderful French Bulldog, Murphy French, and their cat… whose name I cannot remember (re114 Dog News
member I am old but still pretty). Their home is just so beautiful and it is over 300 years old. It was at one time a plantation home and its history is so much there when you enter the various parts of the house. Michael and Big Mike, as Michael Rawlings is also known, have redesigned the house but lost none of the historic aspects of the home. As most people who know Michael F realize he is a gourmet cook among other things such as an award winning author and the writer and artist of many children’s books. Needless to say I did not go hungry. As I was also hungry for knowledge of the Sporting breeds, Michael F spent three days sharing his vast knowledge of the 12 breeds I am applying for and others. Michael goes a long way back in the history of some of these breeds such as the Golden Retrievers, Field Spaniels and English Springer Spaniels to name a few. One day Michael F had to go into work for a few hours and I was, of all things, given homework to do on the Sporting Breeds with a test to follow…. I learned so much from him! Michael R took me on a boat ride on a river nearby that I cannot spell nor pronounce (Indian name) that was, on this day, experiencing rough waters with big waves and two impending storms. I thought I was going to wind up on Gilligan’s Island…… Oh, which character shall I be? You tell me! Remember I am still pretty) I had one of the best times of my life with these dear and wonderful people…I forgot to tell you I also went to Church and also to a Lobster Fest….what fun and wonderful memories! Until next time.
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The retained testicles continue to produce testosterone but fail to produce sperm. One complication of cryptorchidism is spermatic cord torsion, or twisting. If this occurs, it will result in sudden, severe abdominal pain. The risk of testicular cancer is higher in retained testicles. Most veterinary texts say there is no highly effective medical treatment available for cryptorchidism. Descent of inguinal testicles has been reported with the use of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) – 4 doses are given over a 2 week period, or gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) – 2 doses are given at an interval of 1 week apart. There does not seem to be any benefit gained by giving artificial testosterone itself. Success with these drug protocols is thought to be higher when given to puppies under 16 weeks of age whose testes are already in the inguinal region. Because no controlled study has been performed, it is possible that the reported descent was coincidental and would have occurred without treatment. Does massaging the area help? No studies have shown that it does. I think it makes us feel like we are being proactive and may get the puppy used to being examined in the area. It is easier to locate testes in the inguinal region when the puppy is relaxed. Surgical relocation of an abdominally or inguinally located testicle into the scrotal sac is considered both a difficult and unethical procedure. Complications include the death of the 118 Dog News
testicle from damage to the testicular blood supply. The relocated testicle may be infertile since it was retained in or close to the abdomen at body temperatures warm enough to cause permanent damage to the spermatogenic cells of the testes. Castration to remove both the descended and retained testicle is recommended.
What does a nebulizer do? Nebulizers can be helpful in treating dogs with diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract. Veterinarians often use nebulizers to administer medications in their hospitals, but there are portable devices that you can use to treat your dog at home. Nebulizers are delivery systems in which liquids containing dissolved drugs are put into a fine mist. The resulting mist is breathed in by the patient, allowing direct delivery of the medication to the respiratory tract. Dogs that develop lung diseases such as pneumonia, asthma, kennel cough, and bronchitis can benefit from a nebulizer delivering saline, bronchodilators and antibiotics. By holding a face mask to the dogs muzzle or constructing an enclosure similar to an oxygen tent, the dog inhales the mist deep into the respiratory tract. Nebulization therapy breaks up congestion, moisturizes the airways and provides quick, positive results. Medications such as saline and albuterol (a bronchodilator) can be purchased in one-dose ampules designed for use in a nebulizer. Treatment with sterile saline breaks up the mucus in the lungs and allows the dog to breathe better. Albuterol opens up the lung’s smaller airways, which allows antibiotics to get deeper within the lungs. Albuterol can increase the heart rate so it should be used with
caution in dogs with heart disease. Antibiotics such as gentocin or amikacin, which are intravenous antibiotics, can be mixed with saline. These drugs can be hard on the kidneys, so it is wise to monitor kidney function with blood and urine tests. These antibiotics are less toxic to the kidneys when given with a nebulizer than when given intravenously. Nebulizer treatments are usually given 2-3 times daily and last approximately 5-10 minutes. Most patients improve rapidly by the third day of treatment. It is important to continue the nebulization treatments for 2-3 days past normal breathing to prevent a relapse. Preventive treatments with saline and/or albuterol on a daily or twice weekly schedule can help avoid aspiration pneumonia in dogs with megaesophagus, pneumonia or bronchitis. A nebulizer can be purchased from human medical supply stores or online. There are several good brands, such as Pulmo-Aide, Omron, and Devilbiss. You will need the compressor unit, tubing and the medication cup. You can purchase an appropriately sized mask from your veterinarian. A vaporizer is not the same as a nebulizer. A vaporizer is typically used for sinus or nasal issues rather than lung conditions. Vaporized drops are too big to get as deeply into the lungs the way nebulized particles do.
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breeds commonly affected by elbow dysplasia – the Bernese Mountain Dog, the Newfoundland, the Mastiff and the Rottweiler – are all descended from the Mastiff, suggesting a common ancestral link for the problem, according to the study. Or breeds may have similar genetic disorders as a result of selection for a common structural morphology such as size or shape. Genetic problems that occur in both purebred and mixedbreed populations may point to ancient gene mutations that are widely spread throughout the canine population – and were already widely spread before the development of breeds. Some of these disorders appear to include hip dysplasia, cancers that result in tumors, as well as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (Hip dysplasia is found in wolves.) Lest you think that this study is biased against purebred dogs or in favor of limiting a breeder’s ability to make informed breeding decisions, the researchers discuss the limitations of the study with a great degree of frankness that bears quoting: Studies that have comprehensively assessed the genetic diversity of particular dog breeds have uncovered contradictions to the assumption that loss of diversity and inbreeding correlates with reduced health. One study reported that higher levels of inbreeding and reduced genetic diversity were associated with a reduction in the prevalence of hip dysplasia [32]. In a study that assessed the relationship of coefficients of inbreeding, and genomic microsatellite typing, to inherited disorders, the authors found “no clear correlation between the level of heterozygosity and the incidence or severity of the disease” [33]. Similarly, calculated inbreeding coefficients from pedigrees indicated substantial expected loss of genetic diversity but failed to demonstrate an association of diversity loss or 122 Dog News
recent inbreeding with breeds considered unhealthy [30]. Reduced genetic diversity of the major histocompatibility complex also does not correspond to lowered immune competence [34], [35]. A review by Wade [36] may provide insight into these seemingly contradictory findings. Using published genomic data, actual genetic diversity was compared to estimates derived from pedigree analyses; the pedigree analyses tended to underestimate the extent of genetic diversity [36]. Furthermore, various dog breeds retain approximately 87 % of the genomic diversity seen in the ancestral wolf [36] suggesting sufficient genetic diversity exists within breeds provided breeders do not homogenize the breeds. You can find the study online and check the footnote citations here. http://www.cgejournal.org/ content/2/1/9 What the researchers are pointing out is that there can be a time and a place for inbreeding with purebred dogs. It has a place in the management of health and disease, as they note with the reduction of hip dysplasia mentioned. While genetic diversity is important in our breeds and something we should all keep in mind, we don’t need to completely abandon wisdom passed on from respected breeders. A coefficient of inbreeding or looking at repeated names in a pedigree don’t always tell you everything you need to know about breeding a litter. We need to look at dogs, consider their function, consider their health, consider their relatives – consider the whole dog. Some breeds are descended from a few founders and some are
landrace breeds, descended from countless dogs, but they all depend on us to make wise decisions about how their genes are passed on. The study continues: “The data presented here suggests that for some disorders associated with morphological selection, differential emphases in breed standards could reduce the incidence of inherited disorders in the purebred population [37].” What I take this to mean is that breeders looking at breed standards in different ways, making different selections for breeding, can help keep their breeds healthy. But for this to occur, we need a variety of breeders in each breed and freedom to breed as we view the standard for our breed. It may make you crazy when you see someone from another part of the country breeding dogs that are different from yours, but as long as they are trying to breed dogs to the standard of the breed as they understand it, it’s actually very good for your breed. That kind of difference of opinion is what provides genetic diversity in a breed. The study concludes by stating that a unilateral approach of mandating breeding reforms to improve the health of dogs is not the ideal approach. “[O]thers have likewise suggested caution in applying breeding reforms that fail to consider the individual breeds [4], [29], [36].” One size does not fit all when it comes to dog breeding. There is no one right way to breed dogs and any attempts to impose breeding mandates is doomed to fail – and be harmful to the very dogs it is trying to protect. This is a fascinating study and I highly recommend reading it for anyone interested in breeding purebred dogs. It goes into much more depth than the original study comparing purebred and mixedbreed genetic disorders.
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Banfield Pet Hospitals By Sharon Pflaumer
Banfield Pet Hospitals® are primary care providers of general practice veterinary medicine. With more than 900 veterinary clinics located in 43 states and Puerto Rico, they are the world’s largest veterinary practice. In the following interview, Ari Zabell, DVM, DABVP, Senior Director of Client Experience and Advocacy at Banfield Pet Hospital in Portland, OR, discusses the hospitals, the services they provide and some of their recommendations for canine health care. What is the primary focus of Banfield Pet Hospitals? Zabell: Our primary focus is on providing preventive pet health care. Thus the vast majority of the general services we provide in our hospitals are delivered as part of our [three levels of care] Optimum Wellness Plans, which recommend two visits annually. Our Wellness Plans focus on five pillars of preventive veterinary care: dental, nutrition, vaccination, parasite prevention and behavior counseling. Please tell me more about the Wellness Plans. For example, how often is dental cleaning recommended by them? Zabell: For all recommendations, we recommend pet owners work directly with their veterinarian, as it will be dependent on the pet’s individual needs. That said, we generally recommend dental cleanings once a year, in-line with recommendations from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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How often are fecal exams and deworming recommended? Zabell: In terms of treatment to prevent intestinal parasites, our Optimum Wellness Plans include treatment twice yearly, but many of the Heartworm preventive medications we recommend provide preventive treatment for intestinal parasites on a monthly basis to ensure year-round protection.
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Given that, is it possible clients may be paying for some services their pet may not need when they purchase a Wellness Plan? Zabell: Twice annual fecal examinations are a standard recommendation throughout the profession, including the recommendation from the Companion Animal Parasite Council. It is important to screen for those parasites that are not susceptible to the more standard de-wormers (parasites like coccidia, whipworms or hookworms). Preventive care involves providing treatment or running diagnostic tests on healthy pets that are likely to suffer from a disease, but may not actually have that disease at the time prevention is administered. If we only run fecal examinations on pets who are showing abnormal stools, we are not providing preventive care. The Special Care Wellness Plan provides for preventive x-ray annually. Would the average pet need that? Zabell: The Special Care Wellness Plan is not designed for the average pet. We specifically refer to it as the Special Care Plan to be clear that it is only appropriate for those pets with specific conditions that would benefit from screening radiographs (heart disease, respiratory disease, etc.) Our medical teams review the Optimum Wellness Plan level with each of our clients each year so that if a pet that previously needed the items included in the Special Care Plan no longer does, we can adjust their plan to a lower level until such time that they might need the additional services again.
How frequently do the Wellness Plans recommend vaccinations? Zabell: Vaccination frequency is determined after reviewing each patient’s profile but our recommendations are consistent with and start with the guidelines published by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. Based on the specific lifestyle of the pet [the potential for exposure to disease] and the recommendations of the manufacturers of the vaccines we carry, we make recommendations for the vaccinations and frequency that is most appropriate for the individual pet. Do you recommend yearly vaccinations in some instances? Zabell: We recommend yearly vaccinations for Leptospirosis and Bordatella. We do not recommend yearly vaccination for distemper. How are Banfield Pet Hospitals staffed? Zabell: Staffing varies from location to location depending upon client flow. Some hospitals have been open for years and have a large client load, while others may have just opened last week and have fewer patients. Given that, we don’t believe it makes sense to staff them all the same. [In general] we aim to have at least two full-time and one part-time veterinarian on staff whenever we open a new hospital. Our current ratio of support staff to veterinarians is about 3 to 1, with support staff including veterinary technicians and receptionists. Are your veterinarians board certified? Zabell: Some are board certified but the vast majority of our veterinarians are not. Most board certifications focus on specialties such as internal medicine or surgery. As a General Practice provider, most of our doctors are generalists, not specialists. Are your veterinary technicians in-house trained or licensed graduates of certified programs? Zabell: They are a combination of the two. Most of our hospitals have at least one licensed veterinary technician. We are working diligently to increase the number of licensed technicians at each of our hospitals. To that end, we have a program set up to provide financial assistance to help cover costs and make it easier to become licensed.
What kind of diagnostic/therapeutic medical equipment is available at Banfield Pet Hospitals? Zabell: All Banfield Pet Hospitals are equipped with digital radiography, a full in-house diagnostic lab for running bloodwork and advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment. They also are all equipped with electrocardiograms. We try to ensure Ultrasound is available at one Banfield Pet Hospital within each metropolitan market. We don’t offer Magnetic Resonance Imaging [MRI] The waiting area at one or endoscopy at any of our hospitals at this point. of Banfield Pet Hospital’s Most of our hospitals are located where there is a standalone locations. specialty hospital that we can refer patients to for equipment or procedures we don’t provide. The major advantages of laser surgery, when compared to traditional surgery performed with an incision, include shorter recovery time; decreased pain; reduced bleeding, blood loss, Continued on page 130
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and risk of infection; and lower cost to the owner. Does Banfield have lasers to perform surgeries such as spay/neuter, abnormal growth removal, and entropion/ectropion correction? Zabell: No. There is still a great deal of research underway to determine the best way to use lasers in veterinary medicine, both surgically as well as in physical therapy. What about lasers for pain management? Zabell: Depending upon the cause of the pain, we have a number of different opiates and anti-inflammatories we use in different situations. We do not use laser therapy for pain control. Typically, it works best when done in conjunction with a number of other physical therapy modalities, which are not something we can cover consistently at the majority of our locations. What are your capabilities for performing bloodwork? Zabell: Bloodwork is done both in house and sent out. Comprehensive panels are recommended at least annually and, depending upon the individual patient, more often than that in some cases as part of our comprehensive Wellness Plans. All of our hospitals have the ability to perform a complete blood cell count, internal organ function screening, electrolytes, thyroid testing, pancreatitis evaluation, and a number of specific disease screening tests including heartworm. Do you require bloodwork before performing any procedure that requires anesthesia? Zabell: Yes. In fact, we were the first practice nationwide to mandate that all of our anesthesia patients receive full blood work as well as an intravenous catheter prior to being given anesthesia at all of our hospitals. We published our anesthesia protocols and presented them at conferences both nationally and internationally. In terms of surgical capability, could a 12-year-old dog that’s bloated be treated at a Banfield Pet Hospital? Zabell: Yes. We do bloat surgeries in our
hospitals. We also perform prophylactic gastropexy to prevent gastric volvulus far more commonly. With our focus on preventive care, it’s one of the surgeries we recommend for breeds more prone to bloating. What care do you provide for patients suffering from allergies? Zabell: Our allergy therapies vary based on the specific needs of our clients and patients. We treat allergies with antihistamines, and specific anti-itch medications like Atopica. We also do immune testing for allergies and provide immuno-modulation therapy. How are food allergies treated? Zabell: Treatment usually involves avoiding exposure to food allergens that trigger reactions by providing therapeutic diets. In order to determine if a food allergy/Inflammatory Bowel Disease [IBD] is the cause of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, do you perform biopsies? Zabell: We do perform biopsies for gastrointestinal issues like IBD. But rather than being done endoscopically, we do them surgically [i.e., the dog is opened up with an incision and exploratory surgery performed]. Depending upon the specific situation, a lot of times we can diagnose IBD through alternative diagnostics, including ultrasound. When ultrasound is indicated, the patient might need to be referred to another Banfield Pet Hospital since not all have ultrasound equipment. What about liver and urological issues? How are they diagnosed? Zabell: Many hepatic (liver) and urologic issues can be diagnosed with bloodwork and radiographs. In terms of more advanced diagnostics, some of our hospitals do have ultrasound that can be used to evaluate livers and kidneys. We can do ultrasound guided biopsies during an ultrasound exam and we do perform surgery and other procedures to remove blockages such as bladder stones. Do you offer any services specifically for breeders? Zabell: We can perform the genetic tests listed with OFA [Orthopedic Foundation for Animals] through our external laboratory. We can and do also submit screening radiographs to evaluate our patients for orthopedic abnormalities. Does Banfield offer artificial insemination and pregnancy evaluation? Zabell: Some of our hospitals do artificial insemination but most don’t. Pregnancy evaluation is available at Banfield Pet Hospitals especially when ultrasound
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equipment is available. Providing assistance with whelping in the form of performing C-sections is pretty commonly done at Banfield Pet Hospitals. However, whelping assistance is limited by the fact we are not open 24 hours a day. What are your hours of operation? Zabell: While there is some variance, generally, our hospitals are open from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday and from 10 am until 5 pm on Sunday. Given that do you provide any emergency after hours care? Zabell: We do not provide afterhours care. At all of our locations, we partner with other animal hospitals that provide emergency and critical care services with 24 hour supervision. Are the prices for the services location dependent, or is there a standard schedule of fees for all Banfield Pet Hospitals? Zabell: Our prices vary from market to market because the cost of doing business varies from region to region. Although we don’t have a way to provide an approximate price range given the regional variance, there is a pricing calculator at www.Banfield.com that can give a rough estimate of cost by location based on a pet’s age, health and whether it was spayed or neutered. The majority of our clients get the vast majority of their pet care through our Wellness Plans. For those clients, the bulk of the preventive care based services that their pets receive are included in the cost of the Wellness Plans. At most animal hospitals, payment is due at the time services are provided. Does Banfield make any other payment arrangements? Zabell: We do make some different arrangements. For example, clients make monthly payments to cover the costs of preventive care with our Wellness Plans. We also work with CareCredit™ so our clients may get financing through it. We partner with all of the veterinary health care insurance providers as well. Does Banfield offer any new client incentives or discounts for the treatment of multiple pets owned by individual clients? What about senior citizen discounts? Zabell: We don’t offer multiple pet discounts but all seniors, 65 and older, receive a 5% discount on all goods and services received at a Banfield Pet Hospital. We also offer a free exam to all new clients. Do you offer any incentives to breeders? Zabell: We have a Pet Adoption Rewards Program [PARP]. Breeders who register for PARP receive free exams for all puppies waiting to be adopted. PARP also gives breeders a 15% discount on all services Banfield Pet Hospitals provide. When you say “puppies waiting to be adopted,” do you mean breeders who register their litter with PARP would have their puppies put up for adoption at PetSmart™ Stores in the same way rescue dogs are? Zabell: No. Breeders participating in PARP still retrain ownership of their litters and are free to sell their puppies to whomever they wish. Does PARP include any other incentives? Zabell: Breeders are given a supply of coupons enabling the purchasers of their puppies to have their new puppy examined at no charge at a Banfield Pet Hospital. For every coupon that’s redeemed, we send a $20 voucher to our pet adoption partner [the breeder].
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sheer star quality, presence and overall correctness, so sometimes even at the highest levels the youngsters can come through. I recall in an interview with Mrs Clark a few years back she confided that she was frequently accused of finding great ones “before they were perhaps ready to be found” and I can identify with that. Sometimes the baby in the ring has such exquisite type, quality and freshness that it makes the more mature competition look dull and common, and then of course it has to win. I have always said, the one thing that is guaranteed to change about a dog is its age! Just this month I was placed in an agonising situation which involved a lot of soul-searching. I was judging a large entry of Yorkshire Terriers, many of which were fully mature and dripping in coat of pleasing colour and texture. However so many possessed constructional and type faults that bothered me. In the first class of the day, the 6-9 months males, had come a self-confident 8 months puppy that radiated quality, moved perfectly soundly, out, back and around, whose topline never faltered and who, on the table, was remarkably well bodied for a baby. He had a perfect bite and whilst his coat was as it should be at that age, it was far from being the finished article. When he won his class the furthest thing from my mind was awarding him the CC but as the classes wore on and the Dog Challenge was called, I realised that he was a strong contender despite his age. What is a judge to do? Coat and colour are major breed characteristics but should they take priority over conformation, balance and movement? In recent years I have judged many outstanding Yorkshire Terriers around the world (as an example, my entry at Progressive earlier this year contained some really impressive examples of the breed) so I know it is not impossible to get the breed right, but I was sad to see that the breed was at such a low ebb in its homeland. I thought long and hard before I awarded the puppy the Dog CC (to total silence I
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might add!) but for me he was the best dog on the day in so many respects. I later had a decent bitch for the CC (who turned out to be bred by the breeder/owner of the precocious dog puppy so it turned out) but when it came to BOB she could not match the impeccable topline of the baby. Going through my head was all that trivia that Nigel always taught me to get rid of … Would I kill the puppy’s future for ever? Would there be arms thrown up in horror when this baby appeared in the group ring? etc. etc. but I got on with the job and, hand on heart, the puppy had to win the breed and so he did. I hope he will blossom and the breeder judges who were clearly so horrified at such a young CC winner will, in maturity, judge him fairly and without bias, but for me on the day he was – what it says on the can – BEST OF BREED. But let’s get back to the question of breeding; a young bitch gets on a roll and starts picking up CCs. What happens? In many cases, bitches get put on the pill to stop seasons as it might interfere with a few dog shows. They win some more CCs, and possibly when they are around two or three years of age they are very much at the top of the breed and proving hard to get past. Breed records come into sight and the priority becomes winning everything at all costs, the thought of breeding something better from an outstanding bitch being put very much on the back burner. The dog show was developed as the breeder’s shop window. In the old days, when communication and travel was limited, it was at the shows that breeders came to see what kind of stock their competitors were producing. This is where they saw the different types and looks that were coming from other kennels, and based on what they encountered at shows breeders made decisions as to what bloodlines they wanted to take advantage of. The raison d’etre of the dog show was to assess breeding stock. Nowadays all that has changed. We no longer have the numbers of large kennels where the great breeders ran huge quantities of breeding stock, having the facilities to experiment with different bloodlines and to run on whole litters until they could be properly assessed. Today the majority of people – in Britain if not the US – go to a dog show for a day out, to show their dogs and meet up with friends. They maybe breed a litter once every year or so, and every single puppy has to be placed in a “show home”. The whole emphasis has changed, and win-
ning has become paramount amongst the higher profile exhibitors. A friend of mine in Boxers is typical of the older-fashioned thinkers, however. He tends to take bitches out of the ring for a first litter when they are around 18 months of age, breeds them and returns them to the ring looking more finished and fitter than when they left. He finds that healthy young bitches tend to retain their shape easily and just generally fill out. He experiences few whelping problems with young, fit bitches, and most of his winners have never won so much as a Reserve CC before being put on maternity leave. It works for him, but his thinking is not widespread. Far more common is the exhibitor who shows a bitch hard till she’s four or five years old, and then when they start thinking about breeding it is too late. Either they abandon the idea, in case of trouble, or they take a first litter and there are problems. As a consequence we have many top winning bitches in a variety of breeds, beautiful examples of their breeds, that have never had the chance to reproduce. I have spoken to some people who own such bitches who openly admit they were just too worried that something might happen to their precious bitch, so they chose not to breed her. No one could have been fonder of a dog than myself and my beloved Beagle bitch, Ada, who remains the top CC winner in her breed having won forty-two. She and I were joined at the hip for sixteen years, yet when she was winning everything in sight I chose to take her out of the ring at two years of age for her first litter. She was brought back to the ring and later taken out for her second and last litter, still looking great. Indeed she won CCs over a period of seven consecutive years. However, her contribution to the breed was not winning 42 CCs, it was producing thirteen puppies, some of which had a great influence on the breed worldwide. Today most of the top winners in the UK are linebred to her. She contributed something to the breed, and surely that should be our hope for all our top dogs. We have become so obsessed with Top This, Top That and Top The Other, that I feel some of our breeders and exhibitors may have lost sight of what dog shows are all about. One of our greatest breeders of all time once said to me “When I breed a really great puppy, I feel elated, but then I feel downhearted … because I know I won’t rest until I breed a better one from it.” That thinking is rare these days, more is the pity.
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AThought To Consider Coming Up On the Cliff By Seymour Weiss
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he underlying purpose of breeding and showing dogs is to preserve and improve the breeds. However, to an increasingly alarming degree preserving and improving really means undermining and exaggerating via the grooming table. This spin on grooming procedures is nothing new, but it’s becoming scary. The role of the tack box should never supersede the role of the whelping box. There is an old maxim that goes “A beauty exaggerated becomes a fault.” And at least in this case, the maxim rings true. For good or ill, dog showing in the United States is inexorably connected to the nth degree in presentation. We may stand in awe of the grooming skills of a conspicuously talented individual. But if that individual’s interpretation results in overdone animals, the breed or breeds involved are in peril, or at least they stand a chance to suffer. And that’s because of another maxim, “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” Often the standard of a breed will call for moderation in presentation. This is particularly noted in the more recently recognized breeds, but it doesn’t take long for the appearance of the new kids on the block to stray far from the vision of the breed pioneers who moved heaven and earth to get their favorites recognized. Consider the PBGV. These totally charming French hounds were introduced to the American dog fancy during the late 1980s and achieved full recognition in 1991. The standard uses the words “rough, unrefined outline” in describing the breed. Have you ever looked at a ring full of PBGVs lately? Rough, unrefined outline? Really? But it never would have happened if fanciers and judges would have honored those words in the standard. And the PBGV is not the only one. When Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers achieved “full citizenship”, glamour was not their strong suit. Over time, that changed until a Wheatie made up for the ring looked more like a “Kerry Blond” than a natural, rugged farm dog of all work. Someone comes along with a particular gift for presentation. Not surprisingly, cer-
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tain of our judges become captivated, and before long the wins start rolling in for the stylist with the “golden hands.” If you agree that imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery, you won’t be surprised at the growing number of exhibitors seeking to emulate the frequent winner by grooming in the same way that she does. With this effort there is a catch, however; what if the presentation one seeks to emulate works for one dog but not for another? More specifically, what if the pattern is great for your rival’s dog, but a disaster for yours? Some speed bumps are more jarring than others. How many times have we encountered a dog that could barely elicit a yawn from ringside until a gifted handler was added to the equation? In the right hands the change can be graphic and the results frequently meteoric. I’m not suggesting that a change of handler could be the only element to uplift a dog’s show career. Very often a perceptive handler can see things an owner can’t or doesn’t know to capitalize on. If we are considering a coated breed, how the coat is trimmed or tailored can make more of a dog’s assets than an owner might realize. In breeds where coat work is less of an issue, a regimen of increased physical activity or an attitude adjustment could be just the thing to change a sedentary couch potato into a zippy habanero pepper; a thrill to the ringside and a joy to the judge. Another thing to consider is how much can one get away with and still maintain the integrity of the breeds and the sport. Sure, it’s possible to walk up and down the beauty aisle and buy this spray or that gel. But the use of these products doesn’t make the individual dog one bit better or enhance its value to the gene pool. A lady was once judging and at some point she noticed colored chalk on her hands. When she took the offending exhibitor to task, the reply was, “But they’ve got to look pretty.” Although there are well-established rules regarding the use of “product” in the preparation of dogs for competition, more often than not, those rules are honored more in the breach than in the observance.
Judges known to be sticklers in the matter of foreign substance in a coat rarely have any problems in their rings. Exhibitors in the know are wise enough to accommodate these judges’ taboos, but then there’s the poor schnook who’s out of the loop. He’s the one who gets caught red handed (or white handed or gray handed or…) He has no idea that the roof is about to come crashing in on him. When it does, it’s too late. We all know people who take great pride in their ability at faking coat texture or color or some other shady techniques that make a fifty dollar dog look like a world beater. Still, questionable approaches to preparing a dog for competition do nothing for any dog’s potential impact on future generations. And even if breeding is nowhere on an exhibitor’s list of priorities, there is the matter of respect for the rules of the game and plain old ethics. Those who think themselves clever for being adept at faking a dog of questionable merit into the winners’ circle should rethink their approach. Sure, everyone wants to win, but try doing it with a deserving dog. We often hear it said that there is a lack of quality in this breed or that. Another oft-heard lament is that almost any dog can finish in the contemporary climate; and it’s true. However, have we, ourselves, not brought this about by cutting corners, taking shortcuts and playing games? If it is possible to finish a marginal dog today, why not dig ourselves in even deeper and finish any dog not showing a disqualifying fault altogether? There was once a time that a championship was a mark of achievement. Most justifiably finishable dogs probably fall short when it comes to the more rarified levels of competition, but most dog exhibitors are not even looking for such standard bearers, besides few are high rollers enough to afford it. By lowering our standards for the dogs we want to breed and show we come ever closer to the “cliff” and once we fall over, can we retrace our steps? It’s time to retool our expectations and put our best efforts into our best dogs. I realize that high tallies of champions look impressive on a resume, but shouldn’t we be working for the highest quality in the individual dog, not the highest number of dogs finished just for the sake of finishing? I don’t expect everyone to agree with these observations, but I only hope you will think about them for the sake of the conformation dog sport that defines us as a community. And, as always, thank you for reading.
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something they would northey just seem to get the whole idea of the sport mally not choose to do and although I think they’d like it much better if the rat it has to be fun for them. was running loose so they could actually do what You have to be willing to the breed was meant to do.” change your training tac“Min Pins are very smart and they’re willing to tics for each dog as well as work with us. They are also a breed that requires for each exercise if need mental stimulation or they get creative to keep be in order to find the best busy and that doesn’t always end well. They are way to give their indepenhighly trainable and get a lot of pure joy out of dent personalities the best working with people. They are also a very chance to succeed. While food-motivated breed which is very helpthe breed is naturally good ful in training. They are agile and can clear Presley (BISS Ch Em’s Timline Out to at barn hunt, it has been a heights that most small dogs couldn’t dream Impress RATI), Amy Steinbeck’s Min very difficult sport for me of clearing which makes them ideal for agilPin also has two qualifying scores in because I have found it hard to ‘read’ ity. They are fast learners and enjoy new novice barn hunt. my dog when she is alerting on the challenges. Of course, that can make trainrat’s location. With all the dog sports ing very interesting as they do find I’ve had to learn, and it took awhile, creative ways to do simple tasks to step back and look at how I needed such as retrieving a dumbbell that to change my methods to work better don’t always conform to what the with each dog. I had a much more rigid rules require,” said Caitlyn Owens training style many years ago and that who owns Seeley (GCh Timline Suswas never going to work with Min Pins. picious Minds CD NA OAJ BN RN Once I changed my way of trainCGC THD) and Deuce (CT Timline ing to more flexible methods that HunkaBurninLuv in Vegas VCD1 GN included changing procedures as Presley is also RE NAJ OAP OJP THD RATN.) needed for each exercise I was working in agil“Min Pins are really terriers at able to have a successful partnerity and like most heart,” said Joanne Wilds whose ship with my dogs.” Min Pins, loves to Min Pin Jag (AKC/UKC Ch Altanlearn how to do Owens said that both Seeley ero Sharper Image RN UWP CGC) new things. and her owner had serious issues was the first in the breed to earn with obedience. “We both struggle with obedience. It has been our ‘demon’ to overcome both our fears and luckily we got to do it together. Seeley’s issues stemmed from a dog attack and her fear of being another potenDeuce developed a tighter bond with Owens’ tial meal for a dog, mother while she was in college and when especially anything Deuce and Owens began doing agility, he would often leave her in the ring to go and that closely resembled find her mother. The solution was to do a LOT a Siberian Husky. My of training with Owens’ mother in the middle problem was that I of the ring and when the dog ignored her and found obedience fruscame to Owens, he was rewarded with huge trating because of the amounts of praise and immediate agility play. lack of control over Since Min Pins love to play and run, this was what happens in the the ultimate reward for Deuce. ring. We worked on Seeley’s problem by training with very stable dogs that I knew wouldn’t go for her. It took the United Weight Puller title from the UKC and Elsa (Dragmonths for her to get confident in training and even onhold’s Firefly BN RN CGCA.) “Of course, this means they longer for that confidence to transfer to dog shows. I are very independent minded. They learn a lot of things worked through my ‘lack of control’ issue by getting as long as you have the patience to find the right method advice from fellow trainers who had gone through it for each individual. Patience is a key element to success as well. There is an awesome poem about how it is all in any dog sport with this breed. Because there are now about the journey and not getting the qualifying score so many different dog sports available, you can always with our dogs. I started going in the ring with a better find something where virtually every dog can succeed. But, attitude and looking at it as another opportunity for the Min Pin’s independent attitude can really pose a chalSeeley and I to play in the ring. It also helped Seeley lenge in training because you have to convince them to do Continued on page 146
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Seeley (GCh Timline Suspicious Minds CD NA OAJ BN RN CGC THD), one of Caitlyn Owens’ Miniature Pinschers, had a serious fear issue in obedience that stemmed from a dog attack and her fear of being another potential meal for a dog, especially anything that closely resembled a Siberian Husky.
relax in the ring when I was relaxed and it did not take very long for us to become a confident team together. She also didn’t always appreciate having other people in the ring in agility and even got to the point of going out of her way to give a quick bark at the stewards in the chairs. Luckily, people in my area knew she was just bossy and her barking meant nothing. But, these guys are creative so you have to learn how to rein in that creativity a bit. They are also clowns and you can’t take away their personalities. Getting them to focus on the task at hand while still enjoylot of really good treats. It is very rewarding themselves has been interesting, ing though when they finally get it and that to say the least. Seeley can be stubmakes the hard work worth it. I find talking to born at times but she has made me a other handlers is very beneficial. Dog people better handler and trainer.” are generally very friendly and willing to Wilds also had obedience issues give advice. I also like to sit outside the ring with her second Min Pin. “My second and watch others perform. You can learn a Min Pin had a problem with the sit for lot from watching other people handle their examination in beginner novice. She dogs. You also need a positive attitude. The would hold the ‘stay’ but wouldn’t let dogs want to be right and do it well but it the judges touch her. What I did to has to be fun for both you and the dog. If get her over this problem was put her you or the dog are getting frustrated, it is on the table, something she was actime to take a break and do something else. customed to as a conformation dog, I think, for any sport, the greatest challenge and having her do a sit/stay while is keeping the dogs focused and engaged in numerous people came by and petwhat we are doing. They can get distracted ted her or fed her treats. It took time, so easily.” about three months in fact, but I was “With a dog like Seeley, I went with the able to work her back down to the idea that the more you get out there and ground and she would tolerate begain experience, the more the dog will grow. ing touched so we were able to comI know this doesn’t always pay off but it replete her BN title. My current obedially helped in her case. I also took an atence dog has ‘lost’ the ability to do tention class with her and getting her to stay the stay on either the sit or down with focused on me during the heeling exercises me any distance away from her. This rather than keeping one eye on me and one is after a year of being able to hold on the world around those sit/stays. So, we are her has helped. She starting from scratch and Deuce (CT Timline Hunkanow turns to me in I am not leaving her for BurninLuv in Vegas VCD1 GN moments of uncerany distance initially. In RE NAJ OAP OJP THD RATN), tainty and looks at this way, I hope to rebuild another of Owens’ Min Pins, me for direction as her confidence so I can inis a champion tracker in adcrease the distance I am dition to having obedience, from her over time. rally, agility, barn hunt and therapy dog titles. “I really believe dogs can do just about anything. It’s humans who hold them back,” said Steinbeck. “I have had to learn to be creative enough to adapt my skills to work with the challenges that each dog presents. It takes a lot of patience and like the punchline to the old joke about how to get to Carnegie Hall goes, practice, practice, practice to be successful with Min Pins. It also takes a 146 Dog News
to whether she needs to be concerned about what’s happening somewhere else or if she is fine with me. It’s very important for people to know that Min Pins are talented, smart and willing dogs. They may look feisty and untrainable in the show ring but they are very trainable and very intelligent. You just have to outsmart them at times,” said Owens. Like many toy breeds, the Min Pin is facing some significant issues. One of them is a deterioration in temperament according to Steinbeck. “I have owned and shown Min Pins for more than 25 years and there has been a significant decline in temperament. Many are beautiful dogs to look at but when the judge has difficulty examining them, it’s not easy to understand why they are being put up in the show ring. Maybe it is because I need good temperament for performance sports that this bothers me. Min Pins should be feisty and have an attitude but they should not bite and they especially should not be shy. Judges should be able to examine them. They might squirm but they shouldn’t snap. Too often I see dogs that are pretty but act badly. If these dogs win that just encourages people to breed these bad tempered dogs and that is both sad to see and not doing the breed any favors.”
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litter brother has already a group first. You will be hearing more about this precocious young lady in the weeks ahead!! In the herding group it was the Cardigan Welsh Corgi Ch Joseter Mr Blobby, sired by the breed’s first male group winner Ch Belroyd Pemcader Cymro. So a final look and Luis Pint gave best in show to the Wire FT and reserve to the Papillon. One week later and a little more north is, what is reputably supposed to be the first ever dog show in this country. The Birmingham National is what is referred to as a ‘representative’ show, one of only four in the whole country. What this means is that these four shows are the only ones that award certificates to every breed that the Kennel Club has approved. So they are big shows as every breed has certificates for both sexes and so even more chances of a breed win. The show is held at the very popular Stafford Showground, lots of our shows are held here, both all-breed and group shows too. It’s close to the motorway and of course has indoor accommodation, so important for us in our weird climate. For this show l was the appointed best in show judge and it turned out to be a very strange best in show! But more on that later. There were quite a few overseas judges for this show, the newly married Ron Menaker from the USA, sadly because of immigration rules his wife Lorna was not to able to accompany him. Dr Tamas Jakkel from Hungary, Hans van den Burgh from Holland, Moa Persson from Sweden and the famous Finns Hans Lehtinen and Rainer Vuorinen. And not only foreign judges but several overseas dogs did well in the groups too. Third in the terrier group was the Bedlington Am Gr Ch/Nord CV Isotops Xceptional Friend, what a great name. And visiting from Italy was the red and white Corgi male, Chiara Ceredi’s It/Cro/SM/Mon/Cy Ch Dragonjoy Sonny Corleone. He is a multiple best in show winner in Europe too. Third in the gundog group, is an old fa150 Dog News
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vourite who l have mentioned many times, Ch/Am Ch Whistle Stops Elements of Magic, who has since the day he came has made such an impact on the breed. And so the final seven for best in show were the Elkhound, bred in Ireland and owned by young Will Croxford and his mum Nicola and Robert Greaves Ch /Ir Ch Ennafort The One and Only. Because we have been mentoring Will, sadly was unable to compete obviously. The non-sporting group under Tamas Jakkel was the Toy Poodle Vanitonia As You Wish owned by Tom Isherwood and Ann Evans and handled by Lee Cox. In gundogs Tamas had judged his own breed Cockers and was delighted to watch his best of breed, Tricia Bentley’s Canigou Sun Tanned, win the group under UK’s Jean Lanning. Rainer Vuorinen did the working group and put another dog from Ireland in Jimmy Duggan’s Siberian Husky Ch/Ir/Int Ch Bedarra Cold Paws Warm Heart for Leorient. He is a five times best in sdhow winner in Ireland and was won BIS at the Welsh Working Breeds earlier in 2012. Ron Menaker judged the terrier group and found nothing the lower the colours of the famous Wire Ft Ch Travella Striking Steel now owned by Victor Malzoni from Brazil, bred by Bill Brown Cole and handled by Richard Allan. In toys yet again another famous kennel topped the group under Moa Persson from Sweden with Bert Easdon and Philip Martins Peke Ch Yakee Ooh Aah Cantona now the winner of an amazing 50 cc’s plus two allbreed best in shows. Then it was my turn to step in a judge best in show and as l was about to start l was informed by an official that there was a medical emergency at the ringside and the medical team wished there to be complete silence in order for this person to be treated. Therefore l carried on judging in complete silence which felt very strange l can tell you! And so BIS going to Wire Ft with the lovely Peke in reserve.
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ust like almost everywhere else in North America the True North is suffering from an abundance of apathy, where people will bemoan the state of dog shows and the entries and the judging and the venues…the list goes on and on but the good news is that there are some places and people where we are beginning to see a difference made. The difference happens when people in the fancy get together either on their own or in their Kennel Clubs to work hard and think just a little outside the box. Here are two great examples. In the Maritimes we are blessed that many kennel clubs are trying to make a difference by having extracurricular activities and thinking about what would make someone want to go to their dog show before they went to a different event with their family. Indeed dog shows are becoming more family friendly. The recent dog show in Summerside, Prince Edward Island was one of these clubs. In the past they have had
free Handling clinics as well as free Junior Showmanship clinics. They have encouraged families to come out and even “borrow” a dog for themselves or a junior to see what they think of this crazy sport. This club has a reputation for going above and beyond to make all exhibitors feel welcome; case in point there is a Saturday night clam and mussel boil where world famous PEI clams and mussels fresh from the ocean are served up hot and fresh to all exhibitors free of charge! After everyone has had their fill they have
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their annual dog races, and not the kind of dog races you may be used to seeing. These dog races consist of a roll of the dice and several wooden cutout dogs that are then moved along when their corresponding number is rolled. The crowd really gets into it. (Well, as much as a crowd can with wooden dogs being banged about, but it’s the spirit that counts!) You place your bets and take your chances but trust me a fun time is had by all. I am certain that at the end of the night the “house” does rather well but all for a good cause. Just an insider’s tip, even though the number on the Dalmatian was changed several times, he still won 5 of the 7 races while the Beagle and the Boxer usually fought for last place! Kudos to the Ladyslipper Kennel Club for bringing this event to us year after year, it just never gets old. The Ladyslipper Kennel Club was also host to the New Brunswick/ Prince Edward Island Junior Showmanship Zone finals. The winner of these finals goes on to represent this zone at the Canadian National. (Which this year is in conjunction with the Caledon Kennel Club in November 2015.) This area of the Maritimes had been in a real decline as far as participation in junior handling. Previous to these finals there had been many an event where there were merely one or two competitors. This year there were qualifiers in 4 of the 6 classes offered and it was a well fought out final. So a special shout out to the New Brunswick/PEI Zone representative for the Canadian Kennel Club Mrs. Carola Adams, on a job well done! Her hard work and dedication helped increase the entry and also made people more aware of junior handling and how important it is. It is the future of our sport. This year’s winner for Conformation was Joshua Adams with the reserve winner being his brother Thomas Adams. As well Thomas won the Obedience Junior competition. Congratulations to both the boys on a job well done and good luck at the National.
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evening and Thursday midday allows for some to enjoy some social get togethers. This year, Sara and Jock Sewall opened up their beautiful estate to host a fabulous dinner party Wednesday evening. This smaller gathering offers many out of towners a chance to socialize before the weekend becomes so hectic. Carol and Tom Wathen hosted a spectacular brunch on Thursday. The patio view from this fabulous mansion gives guests a chance to witness just how beautiful Santa Barbara really is. Most people have arrived in town by late Thursday afternoon. To kick off the long weekend an Open House takes place at the host hotel. A wonderful Chinese Buffet and full bar is enjoyed by hundreds of guests. The management of the hotel closes the one pool area just to be enjoyed by our guests. The hotel does a fabulous job setting up tables, chairs and decorating the poolside lawn area to make for a lovely garden party atmosphere. This gives everyone a chance to relax and visit with so many friends they very rarely get to see. Some of the guests do hail from foreign lands. This simple, rather inexpensive, evening has become one of the social highlights of the year. Friday Simi Valley starts the weekend. Carol Parker, Bobbie & Don Davis and a hard working committee start the weekend off. Simi Valley has been able to keep
its own identity for the weekend. So often while attending clusters of shows like this nobody knows which club is each day. Even SBKC tries to keep the Saturday and Sunday shows a little bit of a different atmosphere. Friday evening, Abbe Shaw, President of SBKC, hosts a fabulous dinner party. The food is always spectacular and the bartenders are kept very busy. Some of the "night owls" after the party enjoy nightcaps back at the hotel on the patio around the pool. S at u r da y morning by 6 AM, Jean Austin and Rita Mather head for the showgrounds to make sure breakfast will be ready for the judges and committee arriving shortly after 7 AM. Geri & Blake Hart are out the door by 6:30 AM to pick up donuts and coffee both Saturday and Sunday for ringside hospitality at the Frenchie ring, which is enjoyed by all the Bully Breeds exhibitors. Ringside Pizza is also offered Saturday and Sunday. Because of the Frenchies, Bull Terriers and Mini Bulls holding concurrent specialties, time is at a premium and this saves the exhibitors and on-lookers precious time so they do not have to wait on long
lines to acquire lunch. Like most shows, the entry was down slightly this year. On Saturday it was only 22 dogs less than last year. This slight difference was because we lost the Bulldog Specialty. Some breeds were up considerably. For example, the Bull Terriers were able to hold ROM shows this year so their entry doubled from last year. And in 2014 it also had doubled from 2013. The weekend is very unique in that it consists of four all-breed shows, but what sets it apart from other clusters are the special attractions, which are not offered at any other cluster. This was the 7th annual Breeder's Showcase. This event has become the highlight of the weekend and has gotten international recognition. It gives so much recognition, not only to top breeders in this country, but other breeders residing in different countries of the world. It enjoys an entry of about 100 breeders. This is not a huge entry, but the depth of quality is amazing. So many of the winning pairs consist of at least one of them being a top winner. Often a top winner is brought out of retirement to compete in the Breeder's Showcase and might be paired up with one that has not made its debut yet. Through the graciousness of Purina Pro Plan, there are very generous prize monies offered all the way down to the four AOM's in each group. From the very beginning a Reserve Best has always been chosen. This lead to the discussion of Reserve Best being offered at regular shows. Two judges are used for Best and Reserve with a tiebreaker judge in place. For the first time in the seven years, the tiebreaker judge had to be called in. Dana Cline and Juan Continued on page 162
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Miranda both agreed that the Greyhounds were Best, but they could not agree on Reserve. Dana wanting the Great Danes and Juan wanting the Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. Jason Hoke, the tiebreaker, was called upon and after careful examination decided the Pointing Griffons should be Reserve to the Greyhounds. Rindi Gaudet, the handler and co-breeder of the Greyhounds, had driven all the way from South Carolina. The $1,500 for Best plus $500 for the group made the long drive a bit more rewarding. Amy Rutherford, who handles the Pointing Griffons, won for breeder, Kristi Rogney, $1,000 for Reserve Best and $500 for the group first. Other than the AKC/Eukanuba, the Special Attractions have to be the only places we see sizable cash prizes any more. Before BIS on Saturday, Dick Meen delivered a very lovely tribute to Mamie Gregory and Robert Black. These two cherished members will be sorely missed and the show was dedicated to their memories this year. It was so nice that Joe Gregory and their two children, Evalyn and Joey, could be present. Robert the husband and long time partner of Bob Black and several of his closest friends were also present to see Bob honored. Before the start of the Breeder's Showcase, the evening starts with the simultaneous judging of the Bullyganza and the Sighthound Spectacular. Both of these competitions have become extremely popular with $1,000 offered for first and prize monies offered thru the four AOM's in each competition. The Bullyganza is unique in that the nine Bully breeds come from three different groups, Working, Terrier and
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Non-Sporting. It is interesting to note that this was the fourth staging of the Bullyganza and this year it was three years in a row won by a Bull Terrier. It's interesting because Bull Terriers do not dominate very much in all-breed competition. Also in the four years, a Mini Bull has always been in second or third place. This year Brent Ruppel won the $1,000 with a beautiful colored male. It was just last year that Brent won the big prize with the lovely litter sister. As someone said, a thousand dollars helps pay the way to Silverwood. Ed Thomasson greatly enjoyed judging the Bullyganza. The competition in the Sighthound Spectacular as always was extremely keen. Dick Meen, who is judging BIS at Westminster, had some super sighthounds to compare. His eventual winner was a class Borzoi bitch visiting from Japan. She was bred in Japan by the wonderful lady, Kyoko Ozeki, and owned by her daughters, Mai and LuLi Min. Due to a judging assignment, Mai could not be here, but her wonderful husband, Shota Hirai, handled the lovely bitch. The win coming from Dick Meen, who is "Mr. Borzoi", gave very special meaning to this victory. SBKC made a concentrated effort to have greatly respected Sighthound judges for the whole weekend. In the "Glory Days"
of SBKC, sighthounds were a major part of the show. While the Sighthound Spectacular, Bullyganza and Breeder's Showcase were being judged, a complimentary dinner, with wine and beer, was offered to roughly 1,400 exhibitors and fanciers. I cannot imagine any other show in the world today that offers this. The quality of the meal that is served is extremely good. As someone once said, where else can one watch great dogs being judged while enjoying great food, wine and great friends? When SBKC and Purina Pro Plan instituted the concept they had thought several others would be staged in other parts of the country. Many other clubs showed an interest, but realized they could not stage such an event due to manpower and financial resources. Immediately after the initial Breeder's Showcase, Eukanuba decided to stage a similar competition. It was called Breeder's Sweepstakes. For several years, three or four of these competitions were held in different parts of the country each year. For some reason Eukanuba decided to stop offering these competitions. They now are offering a Puppy Competition at some select shows and maybe will develop a Puppy of the Year competition as Eukanuba does in England. Continued on page 166
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Sunday SBKC tries to make the show a bit more impressive than even the Saturday show is. The groups are judged down in the big arena, like the previous evening where the Special Attractions are. Great effort is made to make the big arena look extra special. Wine and snacks are set up for all the exhibitors to enjoy. Before BIS we used to honor seven individuals from the seven groups, but this year the ceremony was moved to Saturday evening between the Sighthound Spectacular/Bullyganza and the start of Breeder's Showcase. The thought was that even more people would be present to see these great individuals being honored. We do not honor any individuals that have already been honored at the AKC/Eukanuba, but happy to say AKC honors many people that have already been honored by SBKC. Sometimes it is nice to be a leader instead of the follower. I am not being sarcastic because we have copied many ideas instituted by the AKC/ Eukanuba. Their World Challenge was an inspiration for our Foreign Bred Competition. On Sunday, just before BIS, the Foreign Bred Competition took place. Our own Bruce Schwartz has to be thanked for staging this very competitive event. It is not pre entered so some last minute entries are taken as the judge's books are being prepared. This is an extremely competitive event. Some of the top-winning dogs in the country were competing to win
the top prize of $1,000. Jason Hoke and Dana Cline were the co-judges for the event. No tiebreaker judge can be used so the two judges have to agree on first through fourth and the four AOM's. Since Jason had awarded the Canadian Bouvier Reserve Best on Saturday and had just awarded the Canadian bred Shih Tzu the Toy Group, we knew he was pretty high on these two great dogs. Dana had awarded the Shih Tzu first in a stellar Toy group on Saturday and had awarded the Bouvier the tough Herding group on Sunday. It looked like Dana and Jason might award the Bouvier and Shih Tzu first and second in this competition. Being the open-minded type of judges they both are, they both judge dogs against the present competition as they see the field at that very moment. These two gentlemen chose the lovely Borzoi bitch that had won the Sighthound Spectacular the day before. This showed just how much this classic Borzoi bitch was thought about by Jason and Dana, who was also a Borzoi breeder. Shota, her handler, was flying home with her the next day to Japan. By winning the Sighthound Spectacular and the Foreign Bred Competition he won $2,000, which probably covered a good part of his trip. His
wife, Mai, and Mother-in-law, Kyoko, were more excited about these two great wins than if he had won a "pot of gold". These super wins, coming from such respected Sighthound authorities, is a dream come true. Monday was the Los Encinos KC. This was the first time they were sharing the weekend. They used to hold a January show in Ventura, but when certain legislation was passed they no longer wanted to hold a show in Ventura County. Los Encinos has to be congratulated on being able to have given their show some style of its own. Setting up their very beautiful trophy table in front of the entrance to the building with wonderful floral arrangements was such a nice added touch. With a smaller entry than the weekend, the arena did not have to be used making for a more compact show. David Powers headed the decorations committee and he and Steven Hamblin demonstrated that with their ability and some creative style a show could keep its own individuality. Loran Morgan, President and Cathie Turner, Show Chair, have to be congratulated on staging a show that was such a nice relaxing day on the fourth day of a very busy weekend. Having a very strong interest in Bully breeds, I was so pleased the Mini Bulls held a concurrent Specialty this year and the Bull Terriers were able to hold ROM shows. Normally the entry at a show, which is not a ROM show, is very tiny for Bull Terriers. It was amazing that the Friday show, not being a ROM show, drew an entry of 25 for the judge Donald Sturz. This was just two shy of the TOM shows. This was the first time Donald judged a large entry of Bull Terriers. David Merriam, Continued on page 170
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Franne Berez, Jan Dykema and others were all so impressed that he clearly demonstrated his ability to judge the breed so properly. It is a breed that is very difficult for non-breeder judges to grasp. We have to remember there are only three non-breeder judges that are allowed to award ROM points. The Bull Terrier and Mini people are a bit different than the average exhibitor. They do not put much emphasis on all the rating systems and enjoy greatly the social aspects of shows. This group of people had more fun over the weekend than most people. Thursday they all joined the Open House at the hotel. Friday they arranged a marvelous luncheon on the grounds and a dinner at a nearby restaurant. Saturday they all gathered together at reserved tables to watch the Bullyganza and the Breeder's Showcase. Sunday they had a barbeque at the motor home area. Sunday they also had a "puppy payoff". This was a competition, which included all puppies that had won a puppy class on Friday, Saturday or Sunday of the Mini's and Bull Terriers. Jason Hoke judged it and placed them one thru four. There were large cash prize along with fun trophies. People, especially the newcomers, always like extra chances at winning something. Linda Lethin and her lovely Mini bitch placed third Saturday and Sunday in very tough groups and was more excited by the Special Attraction winnings. Between the Bullygan170 Dog News
za and the Breeder's Showcase, she won $800. As Linda said, "These shows are better than going to a casino." Arlie Alford and Diana Bates went all out by creating a "Great Gatsby" theme for the French Bulldogs. In the corner of the building, they had a couch from that era, a fountain, lamps, candles and a magnificent array of trophies with the theme. Having two leading breeders from Europe added to the international flare. Six different Frenchies went BOB and all of superior quality. Many Frenchies had traveled from the East Coast and a class dog from Venezuela won one of the concurrent specialties. It certainly was a very big weekend for the bully breeds and a Boston won the group all four days and Reserve Best two of the days. Bull Terriers had the largest entry in the Breeder's Showcase, with six entries. Whippets and Cavaliers each had an entry of four. Abbe Shaw, Anita O'Berg, and Jean Austin work so hard all year long to put on this weekend. Special recognition has to go to Sara Sewall and Ken Lindberg, who make the
show run so smoothly. Bobbi Davis and husband, Don, put in a great deal of effort and time with the grounds. Nobody will realize just how much time David Powers puts into the trophy arrangements. Now the club has nearly 60 challenge and display only trophies in place with the regular show and all the special attractions. Connie Miller heads a team to make the Breeder's Showcase run smoothly. The grand style of the entire weekend would not be possible without the support of Purina Pro Plan. When the concept of the Breeder's Showcase was just an idea it was a major consideration that it could not be done without a commercial sponsor. It was close to eight years when several of us met with the Purina Pro Plan team and they said they would sponsor the Breeder's Showcase. Our relationship has been nothing but perfect and the SBKC and the Pro Plan team have become like family. Besides financial support they are always there with great moral support. The entire sport owes a great deal of gratitude to ProPlan for enabling a way that breeders can be greatly recognized. I am not sure if there is another show in the world today where breeders receive this much recognition. Today in this country dog shows seem to revolve around rating systems. Let us not forget that without good breeders we would not have shows to fuel the rankings.
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He carried the wedding ring in a little basket in his mouth. Unfortunately, the Justice of the Peace was afraid to take it from him. Dawson was a Best in Show and Best in National Specialty winner. He had a tremendous heart. As a Veteran at one National Specialty, he was injured and although friends helped us treat him as best we could, he couldn’t take more than a few steps before he became lame. His great will carried him through the large Veteran class, which he won. But when it came time for Best of Breed judging, his body gave out. He was very obviously lame, but he tried to move nevertheless. Shelly asked the judge to be excused, but the judge told her to just go stand over at the end of the line. Dawson won an Award of Merit that day, and the judge said, he was a great Flat-Coat even on three legs. Two years later, at the age of twelve, we took Dawson to another National. After his last performance at a National, there were people who had thought he was “on his last legs.” Well, in the pouring rain, Dawson out-moved every dog in the ring (in my opinion), and to a standing ovation, he won the Veterans 172 Dog News
class and went on to win another Award of Merit. That was Dawson’s last show, and as always, he made us very proud. Our most recent special show-dog is our Welsh Springer Spaniel, Gr. Ch. Clussexx Rolyart’s Payola, AX AXJ, MXJP - Gifford. Gifford came to live with us more than six years ago on a “trial basis.” He never left, and never will. Gifford started winning from his very first show with us. As with many great winners, he almost always looked “different” from the others in the ring, but his strong, powerful movement often won the day. This Best in Show winner had one of the best weekends I ever lived through at almost seven years old. He started the previous week by winning a Reserve Best in Show. Then, on the National Specialty weekend, he won four specialties or supported entries including the National, a Group three, three Group Ones, and another Reserve Best in Show. As Shelly and I walked Gifford back to the grooming area, She said, “That’s it! He is retired.” I couldn’t agree more. That’s the way to go out. Whenever we have a poor weekend we can always remember
that very special time. So now Gifford is running agility and will be shown sparingly at specialty shows or special events. Speaking of dogs who did more than compete in conformation, Shelly co-owned a CurlyCoated Retriever, BISS Ch. Flairfor Spring Action, CDX, TD, JH, RE WC, HOF, ROM (Tenor) with Milan Hess, DVM. Tenor was shown infrequently but even so he was a National Specialty and Group Winner. How’s this for a weekend ... Tenor won a Group One on Saturday, and wasn’t even shown the next day because he was in a hunt test? Finally, Shelly was the owner-handler of Ch. Barataria’s Instigator, French Bulldog - Benson. Benson won two Bests in Show before the age of two. As anyone who has ever owned a Frenchie will tell you, every time in the ring is an experience, and you never know what you are going to get. Shelly did not make the decision to retire Benson. Benson made that decision. He just said, “I don’t want to do this anymore.” And that was that. The goal of breeders and professional handlers is to always have another dog in the wings to take over when the great one retires. Well, maybe you can have an-
other dog to show, but you can never REPLACE the great ones. Judges often - usually subconsciously compare the one you are showing now to the great retired one. Just ask Clint Livingston how hard it was to finally come up with a top winning Brittany after he had shown Jester with so much success. Or a winning Golden after he had retired “Treasure.” Ask Susan Line what it’s like to introduce a new, good Weimaraner after retiring “Goose.” As a matter of fact, when Shelly showed Dawson’s son she often heard, “He’s not his father.” Well, he’s not, but he wasn’t only being judged in competition with others in the ring, he was also being compared to a retired great one. That’s pretty tough competition. After showing a great one, the last thing we want is to show him past his prime except for special events. I want our dogs remembered for their strengths and accomplishments. I don’t want one of the “giant-killer” judges to flex her muscles and show she can “dump” the great one. So, enjoy your great ones - and there are different levels of greatness for all our dogs - for their time in the sun. Then, bask in their memories as you look for your next special dog. For most people, that great dog comes along once in a lifetime if you are lucky. Love him or treasure her, and remember these times when the tough times hit. What do you think?
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ways of which I am aware, of people who have contributed throughout the history of the sport. Were I to fault the book at all and perhaps one could accurately state it was not the intent of the book to discuss this side of Ted was the impact he and David Merriam had as “young Turks” on AKC’s Board in forcing the then extremely stodgy AKC Board of Directors into entering AKC into the real world of their time. Too bad too since this was an ideal place to call Ted’s hard work on the Board to the attention of today’s generation of dog aficionados. Nonetheless this book should be read by all people interested in the history of our sport and of Ted in particular that’s for sure. Published by BookLocker.com Inc of Bradenton, Florida it certainly fits in with the impact of M&E being celebrated this week and is an important historical account of this man and his time.
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his past weekend Gene and I visited the Two Cities Kennel Club shows held in Yuba City, California. I had not been at the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in years and believe me this venue has lost none of its physical charm. It is one of the most perfect sites to hold a dog show but what it has lost is its entry, which it so justly deserves to keep. I do not understand how this happens to a show or cluster but it saddens me to see it occur. Perhaps it was due to the unusually large number of shows being held on the same weekend in Arizona, nearby Paso Robles and in the Pacific Northwest as well or is it just a sign of the times? The shows seemed more than reasonably well run with large rings and a basically more than decent judging panel. There was a time there one fought for a hard topped parking space but with the lower entry this was not the case at all and there was a food concession provided by the Fair Grounds, although hidden from view, which served a somewhat gourmet pulled pork sandwich, if that kind of food can ever be called gourmet,
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and a well stacked baked potato for only $4 each--every show should have that kind of food available at that kind of price to the public for sure! The same two dogs were Best and Reserve (by the way in case you are curious I still think the Reserve Best in Show is a totally unnecessary award and that it should be eliminated as a bad try by AKC), which were respectively a lovely moving Brittany presented quite properly I thought and a typey beautifully presented outstanding Borzoi. It always amazes me to watch these smaller shows--this one with fewer than 500 entries (with only 6 exhibits I think it was competing in the Sporting Group although the other Groups had pretty well full compliments of breed representatives) end up with top-notch Best In Show lineups. That has to be an acknowledgement that not all judging is quite as bad as some people make it out to be and that indeed many of our breeders ARE doing their jobs and that indeed the exhibitors and handlers, amateur or professional, are doing their jobs well too. I think perhaps there is too much whining by people who lose and since the losers are in the majority their voices are heard above those of the winners insofar as complaining is concerned. Hats off to Two Cities--I had a fine time there.
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understand there has been a Staff interpretation that if the new efforts to eliminate term limits are successful, which I personally hope they are, it will apply immediately to those running for the March 2017 class. THIS IS A BAD AND WRONG INTERPRETATION IN MY OPINION AS IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE AMENDMENT WAS MADE TO PROTECT THE THREE PEOPLE WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE EXITING TERM LIMIT BY-LAW. Any such amendment must be retroactive such that any sitting Board member elected under the existing term limit rule, no matter how odious it may be, remains affected for that period of time. Else it would appear the Amendment was introduced to protect one or a series of individuals’ jobs and not as a philosophical position in favor or against the specific issue. I am presently checking with both the Clarksville Kennel Club, which introduced the amendment, to find out what its intent was, as well as the Delegate Bylaws Committee, which supported the amendment, to find out their intent. Let me tell you though that if the Staff interpretation is upheld I am 1000% against the elimination of the term limit proposal. If a different interpretation as to the timing is given then indeed I am for its elimination.
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the show who was willing to take me with my dog. The entry was the largest I had ever known at and all breed show and Cockers had two judges. I had heard it said that Mrs. Dodge never let it rain on her show and that was the case in 1956. It was a gorgeous day and the most beautiful grounds I had ever seen. Motorhomes were not invented yet and parking was well organized with more station wagons than I had ever seen in one place. There were many large tents but at that time they were all brown canvas. However, the tents were all decorated with flags flying from the tops. Tents were only used for grooming, and the benching as well as a gigantic tent that was empty and no one was allowed to set foot in it as it was the “rain tent”. All of the rings were laid out on the beautifully manicured lawn with only umbrellas to protect the judges’ table. There was a water cooler at the corner of each ring and chairs neatly arranged around the rings for spectators. In each ring there was a level board that was referred to as the “block” and every dog was set on this for examination. Only toy dogs were examined on a table. I recall that the show stopped and there was a box lunch for all exhibitors. Mrs. Dodge was very much in evidence throughout the day and available to exhibitors and friends. She was a lovely, stately woman with a hat and wearing a beautiful dress. It was most apparent that this was her show. She limited the show only to the breeds she wanted and one felt it was an honor to there. Some of my memories include that Jane Kamp won the Working Group with the Boxer, Ch Barrage
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of Quality Hill. Boxers were my favorite breed and seeing him on this day was unforgettable. Professional handler, Charley Meyer, not only won BIS with the Dalmatian, Ch Roadcoach Rodster but won three of the then six Groups. Marie Meyer judged a Group wearing a hat that I remember having a whole bowl of fruit on top. I had never seen anything like it. Spectators and exhibitors were all well dressed and the show held a feeling of importance and presence unlike any other. I did not place with my Cocker but the memory of being at this fabulous event has stayed with me all these years. I have been honored to judge at each of the shows now being held every five years and am so thankful that Wayne Ferguson and the Club members have kept the tradition of this great event.
DESMOND J. MURPHY
I can still remember watching my father, Harry Murphy, winning the Hound Group at M & E, with the Whippet, Ch. Laguna Lucky Lad in 1957. This was the last year M & E was held under the reign of Mrs. Dodge. I have been privileged to have judged at M&E in 2000, 2005, 2010 and now the Terrier Group this year. I am only sorry that Jane Forsyth did not live long enough to do her BIS assignment at M & E. For about 55 years I just adored and respected Janie so much. I really idolized her since I was a very young teenager. Her husband, Bob, judged his last show for M & E in 2010. How fitting it would have been for Jane to judge Best this year as her last show. The only judges that are still alive that judged Best at Montgomery Continued more thanontwenty years page 00 ago are Harry O’Donoghue, Louis Auslander, Bill Taylor, Ken McDermott, Annemarie Moore, David Merriam, Barbara Keenan and James Reynolds. Continued on page 178
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BOBBY HUTTON
Don’t think I can be much help. After all I was quite young then and the memory is not the sharpest! It was a grand affair. It was past spectacular! Everything was first class. The Duncan’s (breeders who fostered me as a child) had a brand new customized Buick Skylark convertible we rode in. It said so etched in gold plate on the steering column: Customized Especially for Mrs. William J. Duncan. Wilda Woehr from Fort Wayne, Indiana showed the dog. He was a grandson of the William Rockefeller’s Ch. Rock Ridge Night Rocket, a two-time Morris and Essex BIS winner (1948 and 1949?) as well as a Westminster BIS winner (1949?). William and Margurite Duncan bred him out of a liver bitch bred by Betty and Mildred Seefluth (timber magnates) of Wausau, Wisconsin. This liver dam was one of only five hundred livers registered by the mid fifties and one of a very, very few finished livers. (Twenty years later I owner handled the first liver colored Bedlington to win a group.) The sire was Ch. Rock Ridge Reflector a blue dog the Duncan’s bought from the Rockefellers. And, the box lunch was most exciting, too. Perhaps maybe more so than the win to the little boy!
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I showed my Dalmatian “Ch. Boot Black of Dalmatia” in 1953 when he won the breed under a Dalmatian breeder from England Ms. Monkhouse. Following at M&E in 1955 “Boot’s” son Ch. Roadcoach Roadster was Best in Show. Not only did the “Boot Black’s” win thrill me but the show site and accommodations were unbelievable. There were 54 spacious rings of freshly mowed grass with a platform for the larger dogs to be judges. The spectators were three deep around the ring, many in back standing on chairs. The tenting was gigantic, three times more than Wendell winning the Group
Bob’s second Bedlington Champion, also a Champion Rock Ridge Night Rocket Grandson. Best of Breed over specials, Hoosier Kennel Club, Lee Murray judge.) the Ringling Brother Circus, which set up the tenting! Each Group had an individual tent for the Group plus another tent in case of rain. Your parking was adjacent to your specific group. I remember that there was a complete cafeteria menu which consisted of two sandwiches, fruit or pie and a beverage which cost 35 cents or you could order a hot dog for 10 cents or a hamburger for 15 cents as well as taxis available, telephones and telegraph machines and to top it off it was a bright sunny day complete with a very prestigious win.
Lydia Coleman Hutchinson
What an exciting trip with my parents, Taylor & Esther Coleman, that always was--to be able to skip school and attend the legendary Morris & Essex shows! The shows were always held on Thursdays, and I can recall at least three times I went there as a pre-teenager and then a teenager. Usually it was with my parents, but one time I went as the helper for my Poodle mentor, Miss M. Ruelle Kelchner (HOLLYCOURT). Continued on page 180
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Morris & Essex Breed) because his official certificate had not arrived. Scenes that remain in my memory include (It was not possible to move a dog up to BOB back our arrival with large signs directing us to then until official A.K.C. notification was received.) the specific parking area for our particular So we encouraged my father to show Roonie in that group (in our case, Terriers) with specified special class (one of only two times he stepped into grooming tents nearby. Gentlemen in long the ring), and they won the class! The trophy was a white coats were everywhere, directing beautiful engraved sterling silver plate. The year was us. Then, of course, the “Foley Boys” were 1950. there to help us unload. My dad was one I am pleased to be one of the earliest members of of their favorites and vice versa. I also the rejuvenated Morris & Essex club and have helped remember large shade trees and perfect in the wee small hours of the morning to set up the grass. There were sizable permanent huge trophy display, as well as to steward. This year exercise pens next to each grooming tent. it is my pleasure to serve as one of the judges of this And I seem to remember a very large unique premier show. separate tent where free lunches for exhibitors were served. Needless to say, the show was magnificently organized. And each time John Paluga at 21 winning I attended the Just some quick notes as to my his first Group First weather was impressions of the experience M & E 1955 wonderful. of winning the Group at Morris One of the and Essex in 1955. First of all it many highlights was my first Group Win as I was of the shows working for Ted Young after was the fact that joining Tedwin in 1954. I was Mrs. Dodge was all of 21 and had just gotten there personally my assistant handling license g r e e t i n g from AKC and didn’t get to exhibitors. I, as many shows as Ted made a young girl, most of those shows alone. In was in awe that a sense it was a bitter Sweet she would speak win as Ted was campaigning to me! She was Ch. Carmor’s Rise and Shine definitely “hands and had hoped to add M&E on”. As a matter of to his list of wins but my fact, only breeds dog Ch. Taylor’s DarkKnight that she personally prevailed. Ted eventually approved could be won with a son of Dark entered at M & E. Knights at the last M&E--Ch. Itickery Hill High Jack. And she had a very special class for each I was a Florida lad used to shows down home and breed called the “M. Hartley Dodge, Jr. arriving at M&E I was overwhelmed by this awesome Memorial” class. It was a non-regular class experience. The purple and gold banners, the mowed held to remember her deceased son. The lawns, the podiums in the middle of the rings and the reason it holds such a special place in my overall ambiance have remained with me to this day. memory is that my mother had just finished And of course in those days Cockers were judged our first Champion, Mister Mulroonie of on the ground to boot. Words can not express what Wolfpit, a few weeks before and he could winning this group meant to me then and now as I think not be shown in Specials Only (now Best of back upon that experience. Continued on page 182
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this show rather pleasant and well organized. I had the most marvelous steward ever, but there was a lot of moaning and groaning from some judges that their stewards were not up to par. And of course the foreign exhibitors did not feel too welcome the first day when the Department of Food & Health (or something similar) insisted on checking every foreign dog thoroughly… There were queues seemingly a mile long, but fortunately NKK persuaded them to just do random testing. If you are worried about diseases is there any more effective way of spreading it than packing hundreds of dogs together in a line for hours??? A little sad as a Norwegian to find that there was not a single dog from the host country amongst the finalists, but with a couple of exceptions, the final line up was impressive. I suppose it is a coincidence, but a fairly high number of the judges also have a high place in the FCI hierarchy, but to me it was a little surprising that no American judges were on the panel. Except Angie Lloyd of course. The influence of American dogs worldwide would justify representation at an event of this format and magnitude. Health and soundness were of course given special attention at this show. After that infamous BBC program focus seems more on these issues than actually judging according to the standard. I might be a little naïve, but I have always been of the opinion that judges with background as breeders have always gone for and promoted soundness. The evening prior to the show we were commanded to attend an hour-long session with NKK’s own Vet Astrid Indrebö who did an excellent job- although at times I felt a little confused. After she had finished, time for questions! Not a single one apart from myself: who asked: “You say all this information about serious health issues for the respective breeds is based on statistics from the insurance
companies. Are there any figures telling how large a percentage of these dogs have any relation to what we call respectable breeders, like ourselves, or coming from commercial breeders or puppy mills??” Well, no such numbers exist , but it is common knowledge that the majority of these cases relate to dogs who, although supposed to be purebred, are not registered… So even if we as judges do what we can to promote soundness we only reach the ones already trying hard, but come nowhere near the real offenders… So why all this energy spent on a battle that cannot be won, but only
has the affect of giving the Kennel Clubs themselves a clean bill of health… I am of course in support of any effort made to breed healthy, happy dogs, but I still find it remarkable that our organizations just roll over and give in to a group of amateurs in an area where these clubs themselves should claim to be the superior authority. If I were in charge I would tell them to back off and mind their own business!!! But then, who do I think I am – and what do I know??? Until next time…
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ive years have passed quickly, as we ready ourselves for the MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB, thanks to the generosity of many people who have spent time and money to put on this great event. However, one person, WAYNE FERGUSON, has to be singled out for his dedication to this club. He certainly is the modern day GERALDINE ROCKEFELLER DODGE. Two last minute changes to the Morris & Essex Kennel Club judging panel, BILL SHELTON will judge Alaskan Malamutes, Komondorok, Leonbergers and Cane Corsos in place of RON MENAKER and DENNIS MCCOY will judge Keeshonden and Shiba Inu in place of MARCY ZINGLER. Congratulations to Irish Setter fancier ANNE MARIE KUBACZ, who recently was the winner of a national contest “Why I Love Being A Vet Tech” sponsored by Pets Best Insurance. Topping seven other finalists, ANNE MARIE has worked at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan for over forty years. Her vast knowledge on animal health has helped many an exhibitor over the years. As part of her prize, she will attend an all expense paid trip to the North American Vet Conference in Orlando next January. A potential disaster was averted last weekend at the Chesapeake Dog Fanciers show when the quick actions of local sheriffs removed a dog from a burning car and then moved the vehicle away to an open area away from exhibitors and other vehicles. Leaving the troubles of migrants pouring into Greece and Italy behind, NIKOLAS KANALES & MATTEO AUTOLITANO flew to the States to attend the Old English Sheepdog specialty. Poodle fancier MURIEL SULLIVAN has passed away. Along with her
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daughter JEANNINE they were very active in the Poodle Club of Southern California and the Poodle Obedience Club of Southern California. She will be missed by her many friends. We send our deepest sympathies to her family. Celebrating Birthdays… JOEL ROSENBLATT, PAM BEALE, ROZ MINTZ-FOSCO, GEIR FLYCKTPEDERSEN, ALYSA SYAR, SYDNEY STONE, FRANZ NEUWIRTH, DAMARA BOLTE, ANN SCHWARTZ, BRUCE SCHULTZ, JACK SECREST, MARIE FALCONER, J.R. ALCANTARA, TOM SQUICCIARINI, KATHLEEN STEEN, JOE BREEN, BRYAN TIMBY, GEOFF CORISH, RICHARD LASHBROOK, MANDY CLEVENGER, VALERIE NUNES-ATKINSON, PAT CRUZ, LINDA PITTS, JACKIE ADAMS, DAVID BUENO, GLORIA LEWIS, ANDREW GREEN, ANNE CATTERSON, ROBERTA LOMBARDI, DAVID STOUT, KIRSI SAINIO, ZACK HELMER, GRAHM MILLER, MICHAEL SHEPHERD, PAM MANDEVILLE, COLTON JOHNSON, JIMMY MOSES, KATHY FERRIS, MELODY SALMI, HOLLEY ELDRED, ANNEMARIE RUGGIERI, ERICA LANASA, TOMMY O, JOE KINNARNEY, JULIE LYNN MUELLER and PHIL PETILLO.
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Letters to the Editor CORRECTION TO EDITORIAL In a recent DOG NEWS editorial it was mentioned that Take The Lead offers breakfast to all exhibitors and that M&E supplies a luncheon to all Exhibitors. Fact of the matter is that the luncheons for the Exhibitors are provided through the generous donation of Ruth Pereira. We all thank you Ruth and apologize for the error. RE: AUG 28, DEBARKING, PG 10 You might want to check further on the possible results of de-barking. We had a four legged visitor in our home that it took me a week to notice that she was a total loudmouth... except that she was absolutely silent. There are different ways for the procedure to be done, from “bark softening” to the silence we saw. Thankfully, I only had to imagine how obnoxious the little sweetie would have been otherwise. Wyoma Clouss Meridian, ID ON BUD MCGIVERN AND CADAVER DOGS Bud was a longtime friend of mine in the dog game. We would always get together for a golf game at Pebble Beach, where we went to a local Vizsla breeder and we had a great time. I saw him every year at Westminster and Westchester. He was a loyal member of the clubs. If he had to come in a wheelchair he would, which he did the last year or two because he had a terrible fall and sustained some injuries, which kept him from judging and doing other work. We also had a professional bond because Bud was an oral surgeon and I was a longtime coroner in Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky and we had a mutual interest in cadaver dogs. I was very interested to read Sharon Pflaumer’s article on Cadaver Dogs (Dog New, Sept. 4, 2015). We were very fortunate to know Kelly Nelson, who professionally trained cadaver dogs in Oklahoma. He supplied them for various police departments in several states and he also supplied our offices with cadaver dogs. I sent a deputy to spend a week working with the cadaver dogs, as we had a terrible problem with people jumping into or being pushed into the Ohio River. After 9/11, Bud was working on identifying remains through dental records and he invited me to come and bring my cadaver dog but I only had one cadaver dog that was professionally trained and one deputy for the entire area. We could not afford to spare the dog because we had too many cases. My cadaver dog was with us for 10 years with a trained professional deputy, which is absolutely necessary to handle a cadaver dog. We sent her on a lot of cases, working for us and the police department. She could find a body in 20 feet of water and the dive team for police department could go get the body. That’s my experience with cadaver dogs. They are essential to a coroner’s work and the police department and I strongly recommend that they all get a cadaver dog if they don’t have one. Dr. Richard Greathouse Taylorsville, KY 186 Dog News
SPONTANEOUSLY OCCURRING CANCER IN DOGS HELPS TO INFORM HUMAN DISEASE In a paper published on September 16, 2015 in Genome Research by Elvers et al, a collaboration between eight US and international institutions of veterinary and human medicine and biomedical research, the benefits of One Health become clear. With funds provided by the NIH, the AKC Canine Health Foundation and others, the researchers successfully defined molecular subtypes of lymphoma, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in dogs, from three specific dog breeds in comparison to the same human cancer. According to senior author Dr. Jessica Alfoldi of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, “Working with the tumor DNA of golden retrievers, cocker spaniels and boxers, we have identified genes with known involvement in human lymphoma and other cancers as well as novel genes that could help in the discovery of much-needed new treatment options for cancer.” There is a growing body of evidence to substantiate the genetic and prognostic similarities between human and canine cancer. “Naturally occurring cancers in dogs, who so closely share our homes and lives, are proving to be invaluable targets of study that will advance our understanding of cancer in both species,” says Dr. Diane Brown, Chief Scientific Officer for the AKC Canine Health Foundation, one of the organizations to provide funding for this work. She goes on to say, “The findings from these studies will ultimately lead to novel approaches to combating this devastating disease.” While lymphoma is the most common cancer in all dogs, the inherent genetic similarities between dogs of the same breed facilitate the study and identification of disease-causing mutations and cellular mechanisms. Such findings can then be applied to research into human cancer, thus helping to determine predisposing genetic markers for human disease at the same time. The investigators, working with samples from pet dogs, have capitalized on this scientific fact. Publication: Exome Sequencing of Lymphomas From Three Dog Breeds Reveals Somatic Mutation Patterns Reflecting Genetic Background Link to our website: http://www.akcchf.org/research/successstories/spontaneously-occurring-cancer-in-dogsinforms-human-disease.html Susan Lilly, CFRE CEO AKC Canine Health Foundation Raleigh, NC A REQUEST FOR AN APOLOGY In your “And More” column of Sept. 11th, you discuss the inaugural PeeWee class that debuted at the Somerset Hills show. As the person who brought this idea to our club, I was very disappointed that your reporting was not only inaccurate but negated the mission of this very successful event. You were at the show. Instead of relying on the reports of a third party, had you come ringside to hear what was announced, you would have learned that Emma Rogers, the very talented 11
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year old Junior with her Great Dane, was there demonstrating what could be accomplished with practice and hard work. The other child, Charlize Sutton and her Mom, Roxanne, were there to show the PeeWees and their parents the procedure that we would follow and what would be expected of them as they entered the ring. These girls are both from within the sport, yet neither of them were among the PeeWee entrants, nor were the Junior Showmanship Master Class entrants who so kindly agreed to volunteer outside the ring as “buddies” to the newbies. As a matter of fact, with the exception of one PeeWee who is Emma Rogers’ younger sister, contrary to what you wrote, all the PeeWee entrants were new to the sport. It is very unfortunate that you chose not to get your facts from either our very capable Show Chair, Lisa Warren, or myself who ran the PeeWee event, but rather to print as fact someone’s mistaken impression that the PeeWee event, “ did not accomplish what it was set out to do.” You owe the Club, the PeeWees, the “buddies”, the 4-H Leaders and the stewards who worked so hard to welcome these youngsters into our sport, an apology. Sue Goldberg Warren, NJ THE AUTHOR RESPONDS: You are correct I was at the show. In fact I DID watch some of the children perform. Indeed I wrote, which you totally decided to ignore, and I quote, “Not that it was not fun to watch and presented a-one perfectly as far as I could tell...”! What I did question was the fact again as reported to me by a person very familiar with juniors ( since I know very few of those participants) that most of them were “the usual exhibitors and their off-spring” and since I was under the impression that one of the purposes of this Special Attraction Class was to draw new participants into the sport, I concluded that it did not accomplish what the class was set out to do and that the Class (which these pages have supported since its proposal) will work at shows that primarily draw outside spectators! Matthew H. Stander FREE WEBINAR ON EXERCISING YOUR DOG’S BRAIN Did you miss the live webinar last weekend about the importance of mental stimulation in dogs with Dr. Karen Overall, MA, VMD, PhD, DACVB, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Veterinary Behavior - Clinical Applications and Research? Good news! VetVine, our partner in this educational series, has made the presentation available to watch on demand (free registration is required). In this highly informative and engaging webinar, dog lovers learn the importance of mental stimulation in dogs and how a well exercised brain can positively impact dogs both mentally and physically. The first two webinars in the series -- on canine cancer and joint health in dogs -- are also available on demand. Our next live webinar will be on Monday, November 23, at 8:00 pm EST, featuring Dr. Andrew Hillier, BVSc, MANZCVS, DACVD. Dr. Hillier will be speaking about itchy dogs and what pet owners can do to help reduce skin irritation. Registration is now open for this event! Thanks for your continued support and for your commitment to help all dogs live longer, healthier lives. AKC CHF Raleigh, NC
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