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November 5, 2010
14 ♦ Inside Out
BY JOHN MANDEVILLE
18 ♦ Let Your Dogs Make The Statement BY SEYMOUR WEISS
22 ♦ Question Of The Week BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 ♦ Jumbo’s Collection BY NICK WATERS
30 ♦ The European Dog Show: Harvey Strikes Again BY YOSSI GUY
34 ♦ Bests Of The Week 38 ♦ Ten Questions BY LESLEY BOYES
42 ♦True North BY ALLISON FOLEY
46 ♦Atlanta Kennel Club: Ignore The Economy BY SHARON SAKSON
50 ♦ Off The Leash BY SHAUN COEN
54 ♦ Losing A Cell Phone, It’s The Judges, Stupid, And More BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
58 ♦ From Greyhounds To Terriers And Everything In Between BY DESMOND MURPHY
62 ♦ Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America National Specialty BY DEB COOPER
70 ♦ Racing To Mediocrity BY GERALD SCHWARTZ
79 ♦ Montgomery County Kennel Club Photo Essay BY PETER ATKINSON
86 ♦ The Gossip Column BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
92 ♦ Click – Kennel Club of Riverside BY KATHY BELIEW
100 ♦ Click – The Way We Were BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
111 ♦ Letters To The Editor
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10 ♦ Editorial
CONTENTS
November 5, 2010
14 ♦ Inside Out
BY JOHN MANDEVILLE
18 ♦ Let Your Dogs Make The Statement BY SEYMOUR WEISS
22 ♦ Question Of The Week BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
26 ♦ Jumbo’s Collection BY NICK WATERS
30 ♦ The European Dog Show: Harvey Strikes Again BY YOSSI GUY
34 ♦ Bests Of The Week 38 ♦ Ten Questions BY LESLEY BOYES
42 ♦True North BY ALLISON FOLEY
46 ♦Atlanta Kennel Club: Ignore The Economy BY SHARON SAKSON
50 ♦ Off The Leash BY SHAUN COEN
54 ♦ Losing A Cell Phone, It’s The Judges, Stupid, And More BY MATTHEW H. STANDER
58 ♦ From Greyhounds To Terriers And Everything In Between BY DESMOND MURPHY
62 ♦ Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America National Specialty BY DEB COOPER
70 ♦ Racing To Mediocrity BY GERALD SCHWARTZ
79 ♦ Montgomery County Kennel Club Photo Essay BY PETER ATKINSON
86 ♦ The Gossip Column BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
92 ♦ Click – Kennel Club of Riverside BY KATHY BELIEW
100 ♦ Click – The Way We Were BY EUGENE Z. ZAPHIRIS
111 ♦ Letters To The Editor
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66 - Sealyham Terriers BY MISSY WOOD 112 - Wire Fox Terriers BY SUSAN CARTER NOWICKI 113 - Irish Terriers BY JUDI MCMAHON
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DOG NEWS EDITORIAL Missouri Proposition B Narrowly Passes
The HSUS sponsored and pushed bill to limit dog breeding in the state of Missouri passed by a vote of 51% to 48.5%. Missouri now becomes the 5th State to place a limit on the number of sexually intact dogs a breeding facility can own. Virginia, Washington and Oregon along with Missouri limits the number of breeding dogs to 50, while Louisiana has a limit of 75. But the new law, which on paper is aimed at the sub-standard puppy farmer, pertains only to breeders who have 10 or more breeding females on premises with a proviso that the intent is to breed them. How enforceable that language may be is more than questionable it is downright debatable. It also limits the breeder to two breeding cycles every 18 months attempting to ensure a rest period for over used bitches by the unscrupulous puppy breeder. AKC along with a myriad of reputable organizations were in firm opposition to these laws primarily on the basis that there should be no limit to the number of dogs an individual should be allowed to own. The fact is that as usual the motives of HSUS are doubly suspect as it is believed in many circles its ultimate goal is to do away with breeding of dogs totally. That’s always the problem in evaluating the merits of these attempts to stop the sub-standard puppy producer. Most everyone is against any form of animal cruelty whatsoever but it’s the method of enforcement and the motives of certain groups of people that comes into play. First and foremost we all must be concerned for the health and welfare of the dog. Along with the Amish puppy farmers the state of Missouri has long been associated with substandard puppy operators known in the common lexicon as puppy mills and it is fairly safe to say Missouri is the home of a great many such undesirable operations. And these are what most people want stamped out. Where the commercial breeder who operates a healthy environmental kennel fits into the picture depends upon one’s own standards and philosophies. The New York Times in an article written before the Missouri vote wrote about what sounded to be a perfectly fine commercial Newfoundland kennel in Missouri which reported a sale of 100 Newf and other puppies a year. How many of these puppies were Newfoundlands and how many were other breeds was not specified. Nonetheless one must wonder in shock and awe at the numbers of puppies this enterprise actually produces if it reports sales of over 100 per annum. How many do they breed and how many dogs do they keep one must ask and exactly what are the conditions of the kennels? That’s what this piece of legislation purports to find out and investigate. That can’t be all bad, can it? Of course now HSUS has announced that its corporate subsidiary, the Missourians for the Protection of Dogs, which was a leader in the fight to pass this proposition and was formed originally to promote the ballot initiative, will remain intact to “educate breeders” and to make sure the new laws are enforced. Does that frighten you more than the proposition itself? It does these pages for sure!
Two More In The Hopper
At least two more Delegates have filed petitions to run from the floor in the March Board elections. They are John Ronald, who ran unsuccessfully twice before, and Dan Smyth, who has never officially run from the floor or been nominated by a Nominating Committee. Certainly both men are longtime devotees of the sport and strong supporters of matters AKC. It is also said that a female delegate from the Far West, who is heavily connected, has requested a petition but has not yet filed it. With the deadline for filing November 15th the time to do so is fast approaching. Hopefully one or two others will take up the cudgels as well to ensure a broad and well-qualified field. Both Nina Schaefer and Carmen Battaglia are rumored not to be running again. Mrs. Schaefer, originally bounced by the term limits, had one year off and was not renominated by the Nominating Committee, nor was Mr. Battaglia, who was affected by term limits in 2008, ran from the floor in 2009 and was defeated. It would appear many of the delegates will be on the horns of a dilemma 10 Dog News
insofar as voting for Mr. Marden is concerned. He of course was legitimately nominated by the Nominating Committee this year and this new term would be his second consecutive term serving on the Board. Nonetheless he is in terms of years the longest sitting Board member. If when one adds up his years prior to his defeat of five or so years ago when he went off the Board and then re-ran successfully in total he has served over 25 years as a Director. Of course, he was President of AKC too for a short period of time as well. If its new faces the Delegates want Mr. Marden certainly does not fill that bill, as popular as he may be in certain circles. Steve Gladstone, another former Board Member who also was forced off the Board for a year and then re-ran unsuccessfully, was nominated by the Nominating Committee as well as Mr. Marden. Gladstone though is a fresher face than Marden in terms of longevity and perhaps more controversial as well. In any event these pages stand four square against term limits, particularly in the business world! Those who push for term limits usually do so in governmental situations and term limits may be more acceptable in those instances. But to apply this concept to the corporate world is self destructing. Now there is even a motion to extend the time of the term limit to the full four-year term instead of the revolving one-year term. Which is a worse idea is hard to evaluate.
‘Vapor-Wake’ Canines
At a time when security officials are dealing with fallout from cargo and letter bomb plots in Europe and elsewhere, the NYPD has announced it will bring a new type of bomb detection dog to patrol the subways and other high profile targets. The so-called “vapor wake” dogs, which constantly sniff the air for bomb chemicals, will be deployed at the end of November with the NYPD emergency services unit and the transit police. Vapor-wake canines were developed by the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in Alabama. The dogs, usually from the sporting breeds, are put into the program at birth and learn to “detect an explosives vapor-wake, after a person has transited an area, and follow the vapor-wake to the explosive source according to the website of that school. Not only are these dogs particularly useful in detecting suicide bombs they may turn out also to be used as a great method for cargo inspection. Will the wonder of the dog ever cease to amaze us!!!
Rethinking Recognition For Foreign Kennel Clubs
It is very difficult to get a straight answer as to which Board in which year established the policy for recognizing foreign kennel clubs. Even more difficult it is to get a straight answer as to the number of years a kennel club must be in existence to be recognized by AKC and if indeed there is such a prerequisite. And then try to find out the number of dogs these kennel clubs must register in order to be recognized and again is there such a number. With the break-up of the SSR’s and the increase in the showing of dogs in Russia the situation has become even more confused. And as Brazil, Korea and China join the fray in varying degrees it’s time for AKC to reconsider and re-evaluate not only its stance towards these nations but our attitude towards FCI. FCI is not a kennel club in the traditional sense of being a registering body. It registers no dogs at all! Aside from the shrinking world situation travel and communication ways the impact on foreign kennel clubs affects the dog show exhibitor tremendously in this country. For you see once we recognize a kennel club every judge in that country no matter his or her experience is permitted to judge the same breeds they judge here as they do at home. And who amongst us has not seen some of those results!! Is not it time to take this matter up here before it runs away with itself if it has not done so already.
Thought For The Week
DOG NEWS is updating its Dog News Calendar for the year 2011. It will be printed within the next two weeks but before it is done please, if you know of any calendar date changes pending or approved with AKC that are different than 2010, please contact our offices immediately. All in the interest of having as accurate a calendar as possible. Thanks in advance.
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SOLICITING ASSIGNMENTS
InsideOut by John Mandeville
Last week I extravagantly praised AKC’s second Meet the Breeds held October 16 and 17 at New York City’s Javits Center. Were I writing that column today I would be every bit as laudatory.
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ut I need to cover a major oversight: Meet the Breeds is great because its sponsors enable AKC to do an outstanding job. Not enough good can be said about them; most especially the Presenting Sponsor, Pet Partners. Pet Partners provides the major financial support essential for making Meet the Breeds possible. Pet Partners in particular and all of Meet the Breeds’ sponsors deserve as full a measure of thanks and support as it is possible for the fancy to give them. This week’s ruminations: Seldom is it possible to cite a specific action on a specific date which overturns long standing accepted practice, especially at AKC where change is decidedly evolutionary… entirely expected for a regulatory entity such as AKC. The only cut and dried, clearly abrupt change from what had always been to something decidedly different coming readily to mind is permitting women to become delegates in the mid-1970’s, some 90 years after AKC’s founding. And I won’t even toss off any gratuitous comments attempting to be funny on how that’s worked out. AKC’s Board decision on October 19, 2010 concerning judges’ soliciting and advertising suddenly and definitively ended what had been defined Board policy since 1972 and officially looked suspiciously at since 1939. While there are numerous judges active who predate 1972’s definitive Board policy decision AKC’s long looking askance at soliciting predates all active judges. Times change: Today we’re offering assistance to judges entering the new world of open solicitation and advertising, not asking what makes October 2010 the right time to allow what’s long been verboten by Board policy. Maybe one caveat: AKC’s Board approves the policies by which judges are approved. As such it is inappropriate for a Board member judge to take advantage of any change they have approved until they leave the Board. Besides it hardly seems Board members need a boost getting assignments. To an extent AKC deciding, “effective immediately (October 19, 2010), judges [will] no longer be prohibited from… soliciting assignments” is little more than recognizing what’s going on, albeit surreptitiously – not counting the Delegate Meetings’ Assignment Swapping and Barter Bazaar. I didn’t just say hypocrisy reigns, did I? Of course I did. Judges advertising, eh? I don’t picture any great rush of judges buying pages in DOG NEWS touting their availability “with discounts for specialty assignments” or “half fee charged for my latest 14 Dog News
breeds.” That will be done on the Q.T., mano-amano. Likewise for all other printed matter, including specialty publications. The Internet is another story. The day after tomorrow a substantial percentage of judges will have personal websites. Why not? It’s the easiest, fastest, most cost effective means for someone to let the world know they’re available… not counting Facebook, et al. And how soon the Tweet, “Look for me on the ballot for the 2012 Flugel Hound National?” Maybe we should start a pool, not on who are the first judges attempting to advance their careers via personal web promo pages, but on who is the first to quote an impressed fancier, “I watched Judge (Blank) do major entries in both sexes and was stunned by the quality of his judging. I never saw Alva judge, but I’m sure he would have been impressed,” or words to that effect. You think that’s only for laughs? And, by the way, concerning new media, judges had better learn to let the less than complimentary Internet commentary on their judging of Flugel Hounds last weekend roll off their backs. What’s happening today is nothing compared to what’s coming: Mad Fancier in NJ, “You won’t believe what that moron JM did in OES on Saturday.” Madder Yet in Seattle, “Yes I would. You should’ve seen what he did out here. Never, ever hire that guy. Pass it on!” And so on, except the Internet distributes such comments everywhere, instantly. It’s only a question of when some clever, mocking and cruel dissection of a judge’s performance, accompanied by photos goes viral; meaning spread over the entire Internet, not just being cross-posted on the relatively small amount of serious online dog stuff. We don’t know what the impact of AKC no longer prohibiting solicitation and advertising will be. Short term judges are well-advised to be circumspect. It’s one thing to ask someone you know – make that someone you are on a first name basis with – to help you out with your new breeds; it’s something else to overtly solicit people you scarcely know let alone don’t know at all. Remember, show chairs and everyone connected with deciding judging panels carry all the baggage of having always operated when soliciting assignments was prohibited. Don’t bet anyone you don’t know will welcome your solicitation. Judges should keep firmly in mind because you’re a judge you’re always going to be treated cordially and with respect – to your face. Count on it, if you offend a chair he or she will badmouth you far and wide, with each retelling making you an ever pushier, overbearing, throwingyour-weight-around jerk. So, anyone think permitting judges to solicit is tasteless, if not worse? •
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by Seymour Weiss
y their nature, dogs are wonderfully self-effacing beings. You never see a dog call attention to its turn of stifle or eye placement to earn the positive attention of the people who it considers special in its life. Even the most magnificent show dogs do not concern themselves with the nature of their own physical and temperamental attributes. It is we who have determined purpose for our dogs and to that end have formulated standards to which we breed them to conform. Of course, the degree of that conformation is largely up to us. If we succeed in achieving the attributes we want, we consider ourselves successful breeders. If we fall short we can either start all over with new stock or we can work with the animals we have, striking out in a different direction to reach our desired results. In our optimism, we hope taking a new tack will bring about the results we’re after. Remember when you were first attracted to the dog sport and began going to shows? At that time your eye was probably drawn to certain dogs in your chosen breed that somehow stood out from their rivals. Those dogs seemed to have a special quality that gave them a winning edge. You may not have been able to put your finger on it then, but as time went on and you grew in the fancy you became able to see what separated the swans from the geese. Eventually, you came to understand the special ingredients that went into the making of a great show dog. You also learned that the truly great were few and far between to be sure. With every show you attended and every experience you had, your eye became increasingly more sophisticated. In time you developed the ability to identify dogs belonging to specific families, and you did so without any special effort. It became natural to you like being able to spell the word D-O-G. While all this honing and sophistication was going on you were also polishing your hands-on skills with the dogs you bought, bred or both. More and more your dogs reflected your talent and commitment. Commitment? Absolutely, because without commitment to developing fine dogs, no serious advancement toward an ideal is possible. Every time one or more of your dogs are shown it is a reflection on you. Will it be a positive reflection or otherwise? Will your dogs clearly reflect the breed standard or will they display regrettable mediocrity or glaring faults? You may turn a blind eye and forgive the shortcomings of your dogs, but judges and the fancy as a whole are unlikely to do the same. When your dogs are shown, are they in competitive condition – really competitive condition? Are they, honestly? This point is not just directed at those showing coated breeds. Whatever the breed, a dog entering in the ring must absolutely be immaculately clean. Any judge can attest to the number of times they have had to put their hands on filthy, patently neglected animals. 18 Dog News
This is not only an insult to the judge; it’s an insult to the entire dog sport. No dog should enter the ring bearing dried eye or fecal matter and there is never an excuse for tartar build up. Aside from issues of hygiene, there is the matter of muscle tone. It is a pleasure to put one’s hands on a dog with rock hard glutes, strong, tight feet and reflecting the joy of living that radiates from its superb condition. There is no place in the show ring for fat dogs, dogs with soft, flabby flesh or dogs that obviously have difficulty getting around a ring. In view of the fact that there are so many wonderful ways to exercise dogs, there is no reason for a dog exhibitor not to have some sort of regimen. Not uncommon at a cluster is the sight of someone riding a bicycle with a dog trotting happily alongside. It is a credit to the people behind such dog that this kind of dedicated work and training goes into it. And the dogs usually reflect this attention both physically and mentally. I can never remember seeing a dog dragged behind a bike or otherwise resisting such a routine. Of course a dog must be trained for bike work, but I have to think the dogs genuinely enjoy it. Certainly the ones I have seen seem to be having fun. Many fanciers use mechanical joggers or treadmills to help condition their dogs, and these are also very effective. Actually, bicycles, treadmills and joggers are not even necessary to properly condition a show dog. Walking is one of the best forms of conditioning exercise. The regular rhythm of a good long walk over hard ground continued over a long term basis works wonders for a dog’s tone. It also strengthens the human/ animal bond and has health benefits for you as well. As central as they are to dog showing, crates can have a down side as we are all aware. Too much crate time is too much of a good thing. Unreasonably long hours spent confined to a crate lead to boredom, potential coat damage and the development of an attitude that is totally wrong for any dog, show competitor or not. We have all seen the shocking images in TV news of dog hoarding and have been shaken by the irrefutable evidence that some of our own colleagues have been found to engage in this heinous practice. We can never say NIMBY or assume that everyone like us is indeed squeaky clean. For some it can be too easy to keep just one more dog; if someone can’t take care of the dogs they already have, they should not add to their numbers.
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ust as we want our dogs to make the statement for us, we need to be sure that the statement they make is thunderously positive. At this critical point in our history, when we are being scrutinized by those who would curtail our rights it is imperative to show our best face to the world. In the public arena, it is our shared responsibility to demonstrate all the advantages that come with the ownership of fine purebred dogs. While the adoption of shelter dogs is unquestionably admirable, the fruits of our breeding programs will also need homes. At the present time we are challenged to breed responsibly and place puppies in the most suitable homes possible. When we meet those challenges we can probably be assured that we have given our dogs the power to make the statement on our behalf. At the current time we and our dogs must all be considered ambassadors for the community of the fancy. And we all stand to gain. Thank you for reading. •
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of t heWeek Why do you think the Board lifted the ban on solicitation of assignments? Was it a fear of being sued or because so many people were ignoring the ban or for totally different reasons?
Gale Young I think they did so in order to be able to charge us a yearly fee for being listed as an AKC approved judge. Sally Yancey A fear of a lawsuit with the impending “Judges Fee”. Ellen M. Charles Probably because they (the board) couldn’t enforce the ban.
Howard Yost I don’t think AKC is afraid of being sued. I am “guessing” that it is an effort on the part of the administration to build a better case for the proposed juding fees. I have lived by the no solicitation policy for over 25 years. I think it is a good policy. I don’t like what I think is going to be the impact. I hope the administration will reverse this. Jeri Poller Most likely for other reasons. The outcome of the judging will probably remain the same, whether or not the assignment was solicited.
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ir Jocelyn Lucas had always had a passion for game, sporting terriers, so on his return to England in 1919, after spending some time as a prisoner of war in Holland, he set about building up a suitable pack. To this end he purchased a quantity of small Sealyhams. Later with his business partner/kennel manageress, the Hon. Mrs. Enid Plummer, Norfolk Terriers were added and through cross breeding the two breeds, the Lucas Terrier was born. Sir Jocelyn died in 1980 and the Hon. Mrs. Plummer in 1986, by which time there were a number of Lucas Terriers spread across the UK and a few in the USA. In 1987 an informal club was formed by Mrs. T. Irwin and Miss Anne (Jumbo) Frost to help promote the dogs and assist Lucas owners who wished to breed from their dogs. At the time of her death in 2009, Jumbo was president of the club and from its formation she had devoted a large part of her life to the breed. Her first Lucas Terrier was Frost’s Tippytoes and the first dog she exported to America was Frost’s Oliver Meriwether Lewis. A colourful and infectious character who oozed enthusiasm, for years Jumbo hosted a show for the breed in her local village hall, paid for out of her own pocket. Noone who went to the show could forget the hospitality; Bloody Marys offered around noon, lunches prepared by the Queen Mother’s chef, baskets of sweets around the ring for the children and Roger and Gallet soaps in the lavatories. Away from the dog world she was passionate about CONTINUED ON PAGE 117
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Grand Ch. Autumn’s Stardust and Roses Thank you Group Judge Mr. Robert Shreve and Best In Show Judge Mrs. Helen Lee James
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Harvey StrikesAgain The European Dog Show:
The European Winner Show in Celje, Slovenia, was headed to a bad start, so ran the rumors. Not enough entries, wrong judges, even the weather was ominous and rains ooded the country the week before the show. But then the small city of Celje sprang to life with dogs and their owners, over ten thousand of them, and the show ran extremely smoothly.
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The Bests oftheWeek
NOVEMBER 55, 2010
Queensboro Kennel Club - Saturday Bulldog Ch. Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle Judge Mrs. Susan Carr Owners J. Fisher, R. Speiser, B. Wolfe Handler Phoebe Booth
Kennesaw Kennel Club Pekingese Ch. Palacegarden Malachy Judge Mr. James G. Reynolds Owners Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks & David Fitzpatrick Handler David Fitzpatrick Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Basset Hound GCh. Blossomhil’s Momma Mia Judge Ms. Sharon R. Lyons Owner Sukey Shor Handler Mike Stone Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers Association - Saturday Australian Cattle Dog GCh. Carben Copy’s If The Shoe Fits Judge Miss Joan E. Luna Owners Joyce Rowland, Dee McNeil & Kelli Watkins Handler Kim Griffith Sioux Empire Kennel Club Tibetan Mastiff GCh. Seng Khri Bartok of Dawa Judge Mrs. Doris Cozart Owners Zane Smith, Dan Nechemias, Lois Claus Handler Ed Thomason Queensboro Kennel Club - Sunday American Staffordshire Terrier Ch. Castle Rock’s SbigStaff Mad About You Judge Mrs. Sue Goldberg Owners Genoa Brown, Ruth Sampson, Dayna Pesenti Handler Kim Rudzik Delaware Kennel Club Giant Schnauzer GCh. Skansen’s Sir August Brigs Judge Mr. Jay Richardson Owner Mary & Mark Williams Handler Vicki Seiler Griffin Georgia Kennel Club Middleburg Kennel Club Irish Setter Ch. Shadagee Caught Red-Handed Judge Mrs. Kathleen Steen Judge Mr. Michael Faulkner Owners Debra S. Burke & Nancy Lee Conner Handler Adam Bernardin
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Vancouver Kennel Club II Irish Water Spaniel GCh. Poole’s Ide Got Water Judge Mr. Laurence J. Libeu Owners Stacy Duncan, Colleen McDaniel, Cathy Shelby and Greg Siner Handler Stacy Duncan
Travis County Kennel Club - Saturday Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Ch. Jodell’s Boogie Back to Texas of MNM Judge Mrs. Patricia Hastings Owners Donna Moore & Janice Hayes Handler Janice Hayes
Travis County Kennel Club - Sunday Silky Terrier GCh. Snow Glen’s Tesoro Cover Story Judge Mrs. Ann D. Hearn Owners Diane Adamcik, Debra Caselli and Pam Laperruque Handler Pam Laperruque
Kennel Club of Riverside - Sunday Miniature Pinscher Ch. Brackley He’s My Warrior Judge Mrs. Isabell Stoffers Owners Mary Henricks, Gary Wittmeier, Wendy Boyette Handler Gary Wittmeier
Kennel Club of Riverside - Saturday Basenji GCh. Jasiri-Sukari Bucking The Trind Judge Mr. Lowell Davis Owners James P. Taylor, Julie & Kathy Jones Handler Julie Jones
American Lhasa Apso Club GCh. My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus Judge Mr. Neil W. Graves Owners Susan S. Giles & Mary D. Vaden Handler Susan S. Giles
Sioux Empire Kennel Club Friday & Sunday Norwich Terrier GCh. CH Skyscot’s Poker Chip Judge Col. Joe Purkhiser Judge Mrs. Murrell Purkhiser Owner Caroline Dodwell Handler Brenda Lee Combs Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln, Nebraska - Sunday American Manchester Terrier Club National Specialty GCh. Ch. Medley’s War Hunt Judge Mrs. Mildred K. Bryant Judge Mrs. Thomas (Alane L.) Gomez Owners Ed and Jeanette Tonini Handler Jenell Tonini-Zanotto Delaware Ohio Kennel Club Long Haired Dachshund GCh. Sunteckel Samuel II Judge Mr. Donald Martin Owners Sharon Lutosky & Terry Abst Handler Lorene Hogan Ponce Kennel Club - Thursday Kerry Blue Terrier Ch. Everglory’s The Sultan of Swat Judge Mrs. Patricia Morgan Owners Nancy & Lynn Westbrook, Shawn Clute, Joan Lambert Handler Shawn Clute Caribe Kennel Club - Saturday & Sunday Pembroke Welsh Corgi GCh. Tallyrand Halo Chaser Judge Mr. Joe Tacker Judge Mr. James E. Fredriksen Owner Betty M. Cook Handler Sherri Samel Hurst
Alaskan Malamute Club of America National Specialty Ch. Sno Klassic Back Door Man Judge Mrs. Shilon Beford Owners Patricia Peel & Martin Peel Handler Patricia Peel American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association National Specialty Ch. Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion Judge Ms. Pluis Davern Owner Joan Coughlin Handler Michelle Scott American Sealyham Terrier National Specialty GCh. Cepage C’est La Vie de Dunnville Judge Mr. Raymond Bay Owners Karen & Kenneth Haugland, Cheryl Jennings, Margaret A. Browne Handler Margaret A. Browne
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The First time l set foot on Ambler for MCKC. The atmosphere was electric, for a terrier person it was like visiting Mecca.
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To be able to paint Which watercolors. talent would you most like to have?
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My mother and father Who is for making me who l am. your real life hero or heroine?
5 6 7 If you could To relax more. change one thing about yourself what would it be?
Other people think I am: Unapproachable.
How would you describe yourself in a personal ad?
Polite and friendly, willing to help others.
8 9 What was your most embarrassing moment at a dog show? Couldn’t possible tell!!
Which judge, no longer alive or judging, do you miss the most? Joe Braddon (UK) Winifred Heckman (USA)
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10questions What do you miss the most at dog shows? The ‘get togethers’ where people spoke openly about dogs without being castigated.
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By Lesley Boyes
LAW AND ORDER IS BACK!
BACK-to-BACK GROUP FIRSTS For the Big and Strong Team Our appreciation to Judges Mrs. Lee Canalizo and Mrs. Meredith Johnson-Snyder for Mr. Big’s Group wins.
Top 10* Great Pyrenees, 2009-2010
CH. PYRLESS STILISTIC LAW-ORDER Breeder Dr. Valerie Seeley
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True North (Strong and Free) by Allison Foley
GCh. Shelhaven Sweet Seduction, now the all-time best in show winning sheltie.
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h, those pesky Canadians, they just won’t go away. They live in that land to the north, some think of it as the 51st state, some don’t think of it! Rest assured we are here, and the comparisons between us will never go away! We don’t have a Tornado Alley, but neither do we have the sandy beaches that adorn both of your coastlines. We don’t have places that grow Palm trees (which is very sad) but we do have Whistler and our ever popular Canadian Cheer. We didn’t invent Starbucks, but we’ll invite you for a “Timmie’s”. When it comes to our dogs our shows are smaller but you only have to look to the top 10 dogs in the US to know we have big winners everywhere. Comparisons have always been made between the AKC championship and the CKC championship. We need only 10 points and one 2
The Chateau Frontenac as viewed from lower Quebec.
A mural on the side of a building in Old Quebec.
point major to complete our championship. We have one point scale that covers all breeds and all zones but we still make it work. Comparisons are always made in which championship is harder to get. I will agree that in many breeds it is much quicker to get your CKC Championship than the AKC. Where you are competing with your dog and what breed it is certainly affects the amount of competition you have to defeat in order to get your championship where here where you live and what breed you have has no bearing at all on how long it will take you to get your championship. Now both the CKC and the AKC have Grand CONTINUED ON PAGE 78
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Thank you Judge Mr. Charles Olvis!
GCh. Tollgates Gun’s A Blazin
Thank you Judge Mrs. Priscilla Gabosch!
Breeder/Owner/Handler Susan Watts Upper Black Eddy, PA Co-Breeders: Diane, Kandice & Andrew Kostic Brandy Station, VA Dog News 43
Absolutely Smooth Fox Sneak A Peek At Type And Balance America’s Number One* Smooth Fox Terrier Number Two** Among All Terrier Breeds and Number Ten** Among All Breeds
Multiple All Breed Best In Show & Specialty Winner
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Ignorethe Economy by Sharon Sakson
The Italian Greyhounds pranced into the ring, almost all of them lifting their front legs too high, like FiveGaited Saddle Horses or Storm Troopers in a fancy parade. The ringside spectators at the Atlanta Kennel Club smiled, even those who knew that an exaggerated high lift is not the trademark “high stepping and free” action called for in the standard.
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GCh. Saravilla’s Sweet Misty Isle
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The First and Only Mantle Grand Champion.
Thank you Judge Mr. Roland L. Peland Specialed by Joel Rosenblatt Breeders Mimi Kim Rebekah Mursencavage
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BANANAS In limited showing in the last six months The Number One Affenpinscher All Systems Number Six* Among All Toy Breeds
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CH. BANANA JOE V. *The Dog News Top Ten List
Best In Show Judge Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman
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he election results are in and it looks like the big losers in the long run may be dog breeders across the country and the people who love purebred dogs. Proposition B in Missouri, which will limit the number of dogs one can own and breed, narrowly passed with 51 percent of Missouri voters approving the measure and 48.5 percent voting against. Make no mistake, the repercussions will be felt not only in Missouri but across the nation in due time. Proposition B is a victory for the Humane Society of the United States, which pumped more than $1.2 million into the effort to get it passed, all the while soliciting for more donations on the backs of dogs to refill its $100 million revenue stream and get similar legislation started elsewhere. While less than one half of one percent of that revenue goes towards the hands-on care of animals in shelter facilities, the HSUS has somehow managed to successfully spin its message and dupe voters into supporting a measure that delivers a crushing blow to reputable, responsible breeders and does little or nothing to improve the wellbeing of purebred dogs. It’s tough to admit to a loss, whether in battle, on the ball field, in the courts or in at the ballot box. But when all the rhetoric and smoke clears, losers must pick themselves off up the carpet and move forward. The temptation is often to reach across the aisle and work with those now in charge or succumb to the voice of the people, but fanciers must resist and proceed with caution. (Remember the PR fiasco that was the AKC’s attempt to partner with Petland because of its losing battle with competing registries and declining registrations?) If the voice of the people were one of reason, it would be much easier to tolerate and concede, but in this instance doubt remains as to whether or not the measure is practical. Somewhat surprisingly, some prominent breeders and fanciers have voiced if not support of Proposition B, then at least suspicion of who exactly we are protecting when opposing it. Indeed, the ballot initiative of Proposition B (along with the legalization of marijuana initiative in California) has received the attention of breeders and owners (and smokers) across the country. Those
opposed to Prop B wonder what those who support it are smoking and vice versa. But to step back and logically look at the issue, it still doesn’t make a whole lot of sense for purebred dog lovers and breeders to accept such a measure. The New York Times reported on Prop B and mentioned the lifelong cattle-rancher Dave Miller, who had turned to breeding dogs in his 60s because they were easier to handle. He invested $180,000 to properly outfit his kennels to meet federal and state requirements, such as those outlined in the Animal Care Facilities Act, which became law in Missouri on August 28, 1992. The purpose of the ACFA was “to ensure that all dogs and cats receive adequate food, water, shelter, health care and proper socialization” and its mission was “to promote proper and humane companion animal care in licensed facilities in Missouri.” However, some irresponsible breeders continued to run afoul of the law and operated substandard kennels. In reaction to that, last year Missouri introduced Operation Bark Alert, a Department of Agriculture hotline that targeted unlicensed and unscrupulous breeders. In addition, the Department added two new inspectors. As a result, Missouri issued 366 more breeder violations than the previous year and rescued approximately 3,700 more dogs, according to a report on stltoday. com. Yet, rather than enforcing existing laws such as these, the HSUS decided to bankroll Proposition B, which calls for further restrictions and limits but does not provide the funding to hire any more inspectors to bring these operations into compliance. The passage of Prop B may force Mr. Miller and others like him to invest tens of thousands of dollars more or to forego the business altogether. Mr. Miller reportedly sells some 100 puppies per year. Some question how anyone can properly look after 100 puppies or what the motive of such a breeder is other than making money. It’s a valid question. But not all breeders are purely profit driven. The ones that aren’t, such as responsible hobby breeders, will have to pay higher fees or quit their avocation of providing healthy purebred puppies to carry on champion bloodlines that are true to the standards. The regulations
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for Proposition B won’t take effect until Nov. 2, 2011, so breeders like Mr. Miller will have a year to come into compliance or close up shop and get out of Dodge – um, Missouri. There are estimates that Missouri provides the nation’s pet stores with some 30 to 40 percent of their puppies, some one million dogs per year. Approval of Proposition B makes Missouri the fifth state to place a limit on the number of sexually intact dogs a breeding facility can own. Virginia, Washington and Oregon currently limit facilities to 50 breeding dogs, and Louisiana limits breeders to 75, according to the HSUS. Missouri’s new regulations are limited to dog breeders with 10 or more breeding females. Once a number is established, however arbitrarily arrived at, it can always be lowered. What if the “stop puppy mill” movement targets smaller states without a large number of dog breeders, say Rhode Island, and decides that only one dog per household is enough? In the hands of an animal abuser one dog is too many and shouldn’t be tolerated. But animal cruelty and abuse laws are on the books in every state. They need to be enforced rather than implementing further, superfluous legislation that harms compliant breeders while doing little or nothing to corral those who will continue to operate outside the realm of the law.
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n the financial side of the equation, in addition to driving animal agriculture and the revenue it provides out of the state, Prop B will cost Missouri an estimated $520,000 each year and an additional one-time cost of over $133,000 in the first year. A fiscal note released by the state auditor in December estimated the department would need seven more inspectors and one more administrative assistant to enforce the new law and the department said it will decide whether they need additional training for inspectors at a later date. A cost for such training wasn’t provided, but it won’t be free. We’re all for job creation in these turbulent economic times, but not at the expense of dogs’ lives. There has been little talk of what the passage of Prop B will mean to the shelters of Missouri, or of what costs they will have to incur and where that funding will come from to take care of the flood of animals that will be relinquished by breeders who will no longer be able to afford to keep them or bring their kennels into compliance. “The prediction is that a lot of people will have to give up their animals,” said Alan Allert, executive director of the Central Missouri Humane Society. “I don’t know how many of them will be brought here.” Or how many of them will be put down, and therein lies the irony of supporting a bill disguised as one to prevent cruelty to dogs: the passage of Prop B will kill dogs. Could that possibly be the ultimate goal of the HSUS? Buck up, losers, it’s time to get off the mat and continue to fight this movement, which is rapidly spreading across the nation. •
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best in show judge mrs. carole beattie group first judges mr. frank sabella & mr. jay richardson
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Losing A Cell Phone, It's The Judges,
ast week, Wednesday to be precise, I finished a conversation in a taxi headed for Penn Station with Jane Forsyth and promptly left my cell phone in said cab never to be retrieved again. It's been a full week now and I have not officially replaced it and you know something I have not missed it one bit. Truth is it's been a delight not to have it! I know at some point I'll have to get a new one but in the meantime I look at all these people busy talking or texting away and think of how fortunate I am not presently involved with these instant communications. Are they really necessary? I think not except in the case of an emergency. Do I really have to sit on the train and listen to how someone forget to call their mother or how someone's child did not do his or homework--ad nauseum. I long Stupid... her for the days of comparative privacy and the mystique of hearing about something two or three days after it happens instead of immediately. Watching judges and exhibitors and myself on the cell at shows learning who did what an hour ago is absolutely unnecessary--What real difference does it make to hear that someone's dog won a group five minutes ago? Just recently something most questionable was written on a dog person's Facebook. Let me tell you I have nothing to do with Facebook but if people want to do it that's their business. What was written was basically totally false and inaccurate if not downright slanderous but was picked up and disseminated on the Internet as gospel by an organization holding itself out as a media outlet, what a joke and farce. Naturally, as only it can, the so-called 'dog world' buzzed with the story as though it were true. Fact is it was not at all a valid report. How do we prevent these kinds of injustices from happening? Gossip is gossip and has affected lives
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As a result of Taffe McFadden’s recent surgeries and the monumental hospital bills that are building, the friends of Taffe McFadden are planning to hold a silent auction and raffle on the three days preceding the AKC/Eukanuba dog show at the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills, Los Encinos Kennel Club and the Long Beach Kennel Club dog shows on December 1st thru 3rd in Long Beach, California. For those wishing to contribute money or to donate items for the auction (some items already include bronzes, paintings and other objects d’art, advertising in Dog News and much more). For further information please visit our website or contact Luke Seidlitz Friendsoftaffe@yahoo.com You can view the items available at auction and/or bid for those items for auction and get additional information on our website FRIENDSOFTAFFE.COM Thanking you in advance for your generosity. Dog News 55
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By Desmond J. Murphy
he Greyhound Club of America held its Eastern Specialty on October 6th, 2010. This was the start of a very long and great weekend. The following day was the famous Morris & Essex show, followed by Hatboro, Devon, and ending Sunday with the wonderful Montgomery County all-Terrier show. This was the 69th Specialty show and for many years the only specialty the Greyhounds had before California and Texas also were set up by the parent club to host specialties for Greyhounds. This year the show was dedicated to the memory of Sue Lemieux of Gaia Greyhounds. Sue passed away very shortly after the specialty last year. Sue was a past President and wrote “The Book of the Greyhound” and her breeding has influenced breeders in just about every corner of the world today. My entire life, up until I was 20 years old, was this breed, as I was raised at the Greyhound and Whippet kennels of Mrs. George Anderson of “Mardormere” fame. Because of this, Greyhounds have a very special place in my heart. Since I find stewarding to be more difficult than judging, the only time I ever do it is at the Eastern Greyhound show. Having a large voice it is my job to call out the placements for the ringside to mark their catalogues. Upon arriving at the show early, the first Challenge Trophy that
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jumped out at me was one in memory of Mrs. Anderson and the “Mardormere” Greyhounds. This immediately started my mind down memory lane. Some of the other trophies also brought back great memories of so many great dog people the sport looked up to. The names read like the “Who’s Who” in the sport of dogs. Just to mention a few: the Brainards, the Farrells, the DuPonts and on and on. This year a book that the club did in 1989 was finally reprinted and unveiled at the show. The first printing was limited to 500 and has become a great collector’s item. Now the second edition of 500 will shortly also become a collector’s item. It truly is one of the finest books that has ever been put together. As I was reaching in my pocket to purchase two copies my cash was in a silver money clip that was a trophy 51 years ago. There is never one day of my life that this money clip does not bring back great memories. It is one of the most interesting standards since it is composed of barely 200 words. Everyone knows they have been a coursing animal for about 5,000 years and movement is not even mentioned in the standard. At the last minute Sheila Grant took over the duty of judging the sweepstakes. Sheila has had the great fortune to have bred 5 generations of Dual Champions. Dr. John Reeve-Newson judged the regular classes. John and his partner, Richard Meen, established the “Kishniga” kennel in 1971 and the kennel has been one of the great sighthound kennels of modern North America. The two famous Borzoi brothers, “Moustache” and “Dalgarth”, are still two of the top winning hounds in American history. In 1985 a grandson of “Moustache”, formerly known as “Ch. Kishniga’s Desert Song”, won BIS at the World Show in Mexico City. Deerhounds and Whippets have also been part of the “Kishniga” sighthound fame. Although John is a respected all-breed judge around the world it is his opinion on sighthounds that is greatly treasured. Being a very small number of Greyhound fanciers in the Northeast the vast majority of the work is done by June Matarazzo, who is also the club President and her partner in the breed, Patti Clark, acts as Chairperson. Mary Trubek acts as assistant and does a lot of the mechanics of the show. Joan Goldstein, who is no longer a member, still helps as the liaison to the judges. Joan got her first Greyhound from the Mardormere kennel roughly 50 years ago. In 1981 I awarded her great “Vicky” bitch BOB at this show. The entry had 69 dogs in the regular show, which is very good for Greyhounds. Since everyone knows the results immediately I will not elaborate on the placements. What was interesting was CONTINUED ON PAGE 98
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ChineseShar-Pei ClubofAmerica NationalSpecialty Story and Photos By Deb Cooper
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he Holiday Inn Convention Center, Lawrence, Kansas was the venue for the 33rd National Specialty of the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America Monday, October 10, 2010 through Saturday, October 16, 2010. With the exception of one day of rain, the weather was perfect and the facility was very decent for a national. The event kicked off on Monday with a regional specialty hosted by the Chinese Shar-Pei Club of Tampa Bay. As has been the practice for the past couple of years, the regional does not hold separate sweepstakes and most non-regular classes due to time constraints. Linda Tilka, of Madeira Beach, FL judged all regular class dogs and bitches – there were 49 dogs and 84 bitches entered. Winners dog went to Asia’s Peiday I’m the Patron (new champion), from the Open Brush Coat Dog class – owned by David Williams, Lisa Myers and Katrina Wilson, bred by Lisa Myers and Olga Navarro and handled by David Williams. Winners bitch went to Blackwitch Chantilly Lace from the Bred By Exhibitor Bitch class – owned and bred by Denise Beagle. Best of Breed and Veteran Dog and Bitch was judged by Ms. Judith Goodin of Leavenworth, Kansas. There were 15 Veterans entered and 66 in Best of Breed (33 dogs and 33 bitches). Ms. Goodin awarded Best of Breed to GCH Chaoyang Chick Magnet at Asia owned by Bonnie Bernie and Helga Kamp, bred by Lisa Myers and Linda Cosier and handled by David Williams. Best of Opposite Sex went to GCH Chaoyang Best of My Love at Asia, who is the repeat breeding of the Best of Breed dog, owned by Lisa Myers and Chris Ann Moore, handled by Chris Ann Moore. Select Dog was awarded to CH Firetown’s Out of the Blue, owned by Marge Calltharp, and bred by Olga LaChapelle. Select Bitch was awarded to GCH Elite’s By Design, owned by Sandra Woodall and bred by Jerry Doka and Sandra Woodall. Awards of Merit were awarded to GCH Chaoyang Take It To The Limit at NuStar, CH Jokuba Miranda Rules, CH Forever’s Secret Rumors of the Wind, CH Lucky Wun Timeless, CH Asia’s I’m the Cuervo Gold, CH Tabird’s Issac Newton and CH Stoney’s Take To The Max. Best Bred By Exhibitor went to Blackwitch Chantilly Lace and Best Veteran went to CH Forever’s Secret Rumors of the Wind. Best Junior was awarded to Nicole Keys of Florida. The National Specialty began on Tuesday with obedience judging followed by futurity and maturity. The evenings events included a welcome reception and a juniors dinner and meeting. Sweepstakes competition was held on Wednesday followed by the general meeting and then the popular annual raffle and silent auction. Regular Class dog 62 Dog News
judging occurred on Thursday followed by a health seminar conducted by Dr. Linda Tintle then followed by the Top 20 Invitational. Friday was the day the Regular Class bitch judging occurred followed by the rescue parade, the continuation of the health seminar, including the progress report of the research project being conducted by Dr. Linda Tintle then followed by the Jr. handling seminar, judges education seminar and finally the awards banquet and auction. The final day, Saturday was the Best of Breed Competition and Junior Showmanship Competition. As has been the case for the last several years, Terry Faulkner, of the Animal Wellness Center in Gordonsville, TN provided blood draw services for the very important research projects being conducted, and also provided reproductive services, which has been a well received service at the national specialty. Mr. Rick Garvin of Manhattan, Kansas officiated over the Obedience and Rally Trial. There were 13 dogs entered in the obedience trial, which is a good showing for Chinese Shar-Pei. The Rally trial inCONTINUED ON PAGE 108
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o quote Rogers & Hammerstein, “Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day!” Just put it in the plural – oh what a wonderful FOUR days…Morris & Essex on Thursday, Hatboro on Friday, Devon on Saturday and then all-terrier Montgomery on Sunday. Thursday was the Morris and Essex show, which rises from the mist every five years, like Brigadoon. Any resemblance to the old M&E held annually in May was hard to perceive. Titanic-sized motor homes, ladies in “My Fair Lady” hats and men in plastic bowlers, which, by the way, did not exist in the old days! Some clubs chose to hold puppy sweepstakes classes, and the American Sealyham Terrier Club was among them. Mrs. Carita Natunen passed on an entry of six puppies in Sweepstakes, finding her Best In Sweeps in Efbe’s Web Bowser at Goodspice, owned by Michael McNeely and Margery Good. Best Opposite in Sweeps went to Thunder Rd Betty Davis Eyes, owned by Sarah Hawks. Kathy Ferris, a terrier person from a terrier family, judged the entry of 15 Sealys in the regular classes. Efbe’s Web Bowser took the 3-point major, with Dunnville Don Juan in Reserve. He is owned by Karen and Ken Haugland, who made the trip with several dogs from California. In bitches, the points went to Thunder Rd Betty Davis Eyes, with RB to Thunder Rd Fly’N High at Goodspice, owned by Sharon Jones and Margery Good. Best of Winners ultimately went to the dog. With four specials in competition, Best of Breed went to another California contender, CH Cepage C’est La Vie de Dunnville, owned by the Hauglands along with Peggy Browne and Cheryl Jennings. Best Opposite went to CH Cepage Catch Me If You Can, owned by Susan Powell, Michael McBlane and Karen Montgomery. Ms. Ferris’ Select Dog was CH Crownshire Kings Ransom Enzo, owned by Gloria Cuajao & Bob Cuajao, with Select Bitch going to CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, owned by Margery Good, France Bergeron and Sandra Middlebrooks. Onward from the New Jersey show site to the everdelightful Hatboro Kennel Club show – a lovely country grange setting. With all the lovely green grassy outside rings, the Sealys again were stuck inside where the light was bad, and where it is hard to evaluate the true movement of the dogs. Mrs. Marian McPherson was in center ring, and found her Winners Dog and Best of Winners in Web Bowser, with Reserve to Dunnville Don Juan. In 66 Dog News
bitches, the points went to Shenandoa Sheherazade, owned by Sharon Yard, with Reserve to Thunder Rd Betty Davis Eyes. This time, Best of Breed went to CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, with Best Opposite to CH Thunder Rd Hollywood Nites, owned by Hope Browne. Select Dog was again awarded to CH Crownshire Kings Ransom Enzo, with Select Bitch going to CH Cepage C’est La Vie de Dunnville . On to Devon at Ludwigs Corner to set up for the next day’s show, where Betsy Dale judged an entry of 18 Sealys. Winners dog on this day was Snowbob Mischief Maker, owned by Donald Gartenlaub, with Reserve to Efbe’s Web Bowser at Goodspice. Winners Bitch and Best of Winners went to Slyfox Fly’N High at Fanfare, owned by Joan and Mark Taggart and Laurie Prather, with Reserve to Shenandoa Sheherazade. It was CH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money in the Best of Breed spot, with BOS to CH Thunder Rd Hollywood Nites. Ms. Dale made the multi-titled CH Slyfox Sin City at Witzn RE NA NAJ her Select Dog. He is owned by Sandy Schneider and CONTINUED ON PAGE 112
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Montgomery Weekend Devon Dog Show Association Best of Opposite Sex Judge Ms. Betsy Dale Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America National Specialty Award of Merit Judge Mrs. Sue Goldberg Owners Harvey & Doreen Gordin Patricia Weir Breeders Margaret Shaner and Patricia Weir Handler Allison Sunderman *Number Four overall, The Dog News Top Ten List
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fter reading about and talking to a number of interested parties in regards to the recently implemented Grand Champion title competitions, I question its advantages. The American Kennel Club explains that this new competition will increase entries by re-igniting the interest of owners’ of retired dogs that had already completed the requirements to gain their Champion title. by Gerald Schwartz
Jerry Speaks
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This, one would suppose, is a reasonable assumption. Another reasonable assumption is more participation will help the bottom lines ($) for show giving clubs, professional handlers, show photographers, the American Kennel Club and a multitude of others. Are there or might there be disadvantages to such a program, you, my loyal readers, wonder? The answer is, at least in my thinking, a resounding and without question a clear and absolute definite maybe! Let us explore as they say the whole “enchilada”. The justification for this program is not a mystery. It is to keep those “bottom lines” in the black and the blacker the better. A noble goal indeed! The next question to be considered is at what cost to another noble goal that of improving the qualities of A.K.C. registered pure bred dogs? There are already in place rules and regulations that make it possible for a dog to acquire a Champion title without ever defeating a dog of its same sex (Best of Winners). Over many years I have observed many dogs competing in many Best of Breed rings that “makes one wonder”. Those “makes one wonders” are now eligible to become Grand Champions never having won in Best of Breed competitions. The owners of those newly titled G.C. may take them home and bask in the glory of that new title. Absolutely nothing wrong with that! Another option for those owners would be to become amateur for profit (oxymoron) breeders (puppy sellers). A dark side of the G.C. program 70 Dog News
is the ability of those “puppy sellers” to advertise their “makes one wonders” in large black letters, For Sale AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB GRAND CHAMPION’S puppies! To some (me) it seems in A.K.C.’s efforts to maintain a healthy “bottom line” it is in fact racing towards mediocrity! The following are suggestions for A.K.C.’s consideration in its efforts to stimulate participation in the conformation ring. How about a Reserve Champion title, which of course would nicely fishtail into a Grand Reserve Champion title? In as much as everyone enjoys winning, if only a ribbon, why stop with the awarding of four class ribbons? What could possibly be detrimental to passing out an attractive burnt cinnamon fifth place or a vivid pumpkin orange sixth place? The possibilities are never ending. In an even more serious vein a very disturbing aspect of the program is the apparent pressuring that judges award G.C. points without regards or considerations as to the qualities of those in competition. This unwritten policy makes a mockery of the Grand Champion title! SARCASM Alert!! Rather than spending all of the time, effort and expense to attain that (not so) coveted G.C. title allow the owners of those “makes one wonders” to send a check for X amount of $ plus shipping and handling to the American Kennel Club Awards Department. Upon the check clearing a handsome finely embossed personalized G.C. certificate, rolled not folded, suitable for both framing and advertising be mailed to the proud owner. Makes about as much sense as the entire program! •
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went over the dogs, a very nice lineup so they seemed from the sidelines, and then the dogs were asked to go back to the collecting ring. The announcer called the second runner-up, the Komondor, a crowd-pleaser with its unique coat, supported by its fans from neighboring Hungary. He then summoned the first runner-up, the Poodle, an impressive dog from Sweden. When he called the Best in Show dog, the Saluki, the house came down with applause – the judge had definitely agreed with the audience this time. The winning dog, so it turned out, has American roots, says Swedish owner Nicklas Eriksson: “Harley (SHIRAZ CALIFORNIA DREAMIN`) was born in the USA. He was bred by our friends Mike & Elena Edwards & Valerie Nunes Atkinson in Temecula, California. Harley’s sire is my first import from Australia, Multi BIS Multi Ch WW-98 Baghdad Globetrotter...so he is a stud puppy. I went to California to pick him up in May 2007, when he was about a year old.” “He was Sweden’s top-winning dog of all breeds in 2009 and he was number 2 all breeds in 2008,” continued Eriksson. “We believe he has won more all-breed Best In Shows than any other dog in Sweden. This year he has only been to four shows, and two of them were in Slovenia. He also won BIS at the Sighthound specialty the day before breed judging at European Winner Show. He was Sweden’s representative at Eukanuba World Challenge last year and he was placed as Runner up in that event. I am going to California with him for a few shows next week and then we are going back again to compete in the Eukanuba World Challenge in December.” “I was honored to judge the BIS because this is a special show,” noted BIS judge Marja Kavcic. “When I saw the lineup I was elated because the dogs were perfect. But I needed to find the top three winners. I started to look for something extra. The Saluki was a dream. Sighthounds are special to me and he was sound of mind and body. His expression was fantastic.” “When I approached the Poodle it happily looked directly at me. It was perfect in body. All the judges shared my opinion. The Komondor is hard to breed, especially in mind. This bitch was an excellent mover and in show condition, which is quite an achievement. I look for healthy dogs, not artificial. We need to look out for the future because society is sometimes ignorant of dogs’ health.” After the Saluki, the most prominent American-owned dog was a Bernese Mountain Dog, GHOST RIDER FROM ORSINA`S LAND, owned by breeder Darja Kozameli of Slovenia in partner74 Dog News
ship with Robin LeClair of the USA. This dog went BOB, Junior European Winner and runnerup Best Junior in group 2 at the tender age of 16 months. It turns out Darja has a flourishing relationship with American breeders: “This friend of mine has already two of my puppies and the male Ferrari Porsche F.O.L. won Best in Sweepstakes at the National Specialty in Portland. Ghost Rider`s sister Glowing Moon is staying with her currently. As you see I already have a few dogs of my breeding in the USA, and this year the president of BMD club Valerie Horney also got my puppy Indian IvanHoe ( he is only 4 months now ). Rider will finish some championships here including the World Dog Shows and maybe then he will go for a visit to the USA.” The exact number of entries was 10,089, comprised of dogs from 341 breeds. The most popular included American Staffordshire Terrier (196), Golden Retriever (190), Cane Corso (163), Labrador Retriever (163), Siberian Husky (149), Yorkshire Terrier (138), Chinese Crested (140). On the other hand, several breeds, such as the Romanian Carpathian and Bukovinian Shepherds, Danish Pointing Dog, Hannover Scenthound, Icelandic Sheepdog, Austrian Pinscher and others had an entry of one dog only. The largest entry, numerically, at the show was from neighboring Italy (2,206 dogs belonging to 1,257 owners), followed by Russia (1,701 dogs, 1,088 owners). The host country was only fifth in order, but considering the fact that the entire population of Slovenia is only 2 million, that is to be expected. There were 21 dogs entered from the United States as well as a handful of dogs from Latin America and the Far East (Argentina, Australia, Iceland, Japan, Malta and Mexico – 1 dog each). A total of 97 judges had been invited to CONTINUED ON PAGE 104
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Championship Titles. I believe the AKC Grand championship was introduced in about May of this year. And as I understand it, it is wins at the breed level, by specials only, based on the AKC point system for that zone, the wins have to come from at least 4 different judges. Sounds good, hopefully is helping boost entries and giving those that wish to show their champion more something to do. So I would now like to tell you about the CKC Grand Champion title. It was introduced by the CKC in January of 2007, although dogs shown before 2007 can still receive the title if they get just one component after that date. Like the AKC grand championship the dog must already be a champion before it can start earning points towards its grand championship, but that is the only similarity. To earn a CKC grand championship you must earn a minimum of 100 points, which must include one Best in show or Best of breed at a National Specialty (where a minimum of ten dogs have competed) or a Best in Multiple Breed Specialty with at least five breeds represented; plus 3 group firsts or 3 Breed Specialty wins must be earned at Conformation shows. THE GRAND CHAMPION POINT SYSTEM Group 1 or Best in Specialty Show: 5 Points • Group 2 or Best of Opposite Single Breed Specialty Show: 4 Points • Group 3: 3 Points • Group 4: 2 Points (Note: no points are acquired if no other dog is present in the group.) • Best of Breed: 1 Point (To earn the breed point, at least 5 dogs must be shown at breed level) • Best in Show or Best in National Specialty Show or Best in Multi Breed Specialty Show: 10 Points. Only the highest points earned at a single show are carried forward. For example, a dog that wins Group 1 and then wins Best in Show, earns 10 points, not 15. Additional Requirements: The dog must have been awarded a title from any CKC event, other than Conformation, or awarded a Canine Good Neighbour Certificate. The title of Grand Champion shall not be awarded retroactively, but a dog shall be eligible to be awarded this title if the dog gains some points towards the title or completes any additional requirement after January 1, 2007, which means that most people who have a dog that met all requirements before 2007 generally earn a Canine Good Neighbour Certificate on their dog to qualify them. Now I am not sure if this is something that will help boost entries at shows or encourage owners to show their champions more but it certainly seems grand doesn’t it! 78 Dog News
Now onto the winners from across the country. In the prairies at Battleford Kennel Club we saw the Doberman Pinscher Ch Royal Future JP Jast As I am go best in show under judge Chris Neilson. This best in show propelled her into the top 10 all breeds for the first time this year. The Boston Terrier Ch Waylins Aurora Borealis win top honour under American Arley Hussin and rounding out the three winners under judge Jean Bateman was the German Wire Haired Pointer Ch RLB Drakkar’s Tom Foolery. In Ontario we had the #2 dog in the country try to gain some ground on the #1 dog by winning two best in shows. The dog is Afghan Hound Ch Mijkelh Sikanni of Procyon under the husband and wife team of Charles and Letitia Bett. The other best in show winner under Ann Ingram was the West highland white terrier male Ch Bythfell Fergus. The final show of the week was held in historic Quebec City. The original settlement on this site was established by Jacques Cartier in 1535 but abandoned in 1536. He returned in 1541 but abandoned the site again. Samuel de Champlain established a permanent settlement on July 3–4, 1608. It was the only completely garrison-walled city north of Mexico. Quebec, for all its history and culture, is a truly wonderful place to visit. “Old Town” Quebec still has cobble stone streets and the restaurants there are terrific. One definitely has to visit old town while there for a dog show! The winners at the Mouvement Canin Quebecois shows were, under Kristi Francis the English Cocker Spaniel bitch Ch Nonnies Dressed for Success. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Shirmont Rhapsody in Blue won back to back honours under Wendy Paquette and Richard Paquette. And rounding out the four show weekend the sheltie bitch GCh Shelhaven Sweet Seduction went Best in show under David Markus. This best in show was the 24th for her this year and also marked a milestone as she is now the all time top winning best in show sheltie in Canadian History. So with those results in the top 10 dogs in Canada according to Canuck dogs ( www. canuckdogs.com) as of Oct. 27, 2010 #1 Standard Poodle GCh Classique Scaramouche #2 Afghan Hound Ch Mijkelh Sikanni Procyon #3 Shetland Sheepdog GCh Shelhaven Sweet Seduction #4 Irish Setter GCh Captiva’s Turning Heads #5 Pug Ch Xoe’s Oscar De La Hoya #6 Gordon Setter Ch Raggededge Joyride to Kerricreek #7 Westie Ch Gailaurie’s Zoom Zoomzoom #8 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Shirmont Rhapsody in Blue #9 Doberman Ch Royal Furure JP Jast As I am #10 PBGV Ch Soletrader’s Bjorn Borg Until next time that is all the news from the north. •
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Gossip column GALA BY THE SEA…the annual event hosted by the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION held at the Hyatt Grand Regency in Long Beach, California on Friday evening, December 3, 2010. The night before the start of the two-day AKC/ EUKANUBA dog show. This hugely popular and wellattended event raises money for the Health Foundation to aid in funding research projects to help improve the health of dogs. Tickets for this worthy cause are $100. per person, full tables and sponsorships are available. There’s also a raffle that includes prizes such as a trip for two to the CRUFTS DOG SHOW in Birmingham, England, won last year by MAURIE SUDOCK and ANN MASTROI-
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ANNI, advertising in DOG NEWS, a weekend at the GRAND HOTEL in Mackinac Island, Michigan, a wine pairing dinner hosted at the home CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION president CINDY & DAVID VOGELS, PET PARTNERS INSURANCE and PURINA PRO PLAN DOG FOOD. You do not have to be present to win. To obtain tickets or for further information contact the Foundation at www.caninehealthfoundation.org or call 888.682.9696. The same Friday evening of the Health Foundation dinner, the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB hosts its full house Judge’s Dinner aboard the QUEEN MARY, the famed retired ocean liner permanently berthed
in Long Beach. The evening gives a chance for the many landlubbers to visit one of the great ships of yesteryear. You need not be invited to the judge’s dinner to come aboard; the ship is a popular restaurant and hotel destination. You can contact them at www. queenmary.com. The New York offices of the American Kennel Club have put aside an additional 500 square feet of space to house the archives, collections and other historical material given them by parent clubs. The twenty parent clubs that have donated their materials to the American Kennel club include some of the biggest to smallest by membership. They include AMERICAN WATER SPANIELS, BEDLINGTON TERRIERS,
BULL TERRIERS, CHIHUAHUAS, SHAR PEIS, DANDIE DINMONTS, DOBERMAN PINSCHERS, GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS, GIANT SCHNAUZERS, GREYHOUNDS, IRISH SETTERS, KEESHONDEN, LABRADOR RETIERVERS, LOWCHENS, MASTIFFS, NEWFOUNDLANDS, OTTERHOUNDS, PEMBROKE WELSH CORGIS, PORTUGUESE WATER DOGS, SCOTTISH DEERHOUNDS, SCOTTISH TERRIERS, SKYE TERRIERS and the POODLE CLUB FOUNDATION RARE BOOK COLLECTION. DAVE BARNHART, Great Dane fancier, has passed away. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to his family GLORIA, BJ,
DOREEN, JEANNE and grandchildren PATRICK & DANE. LISA WEISS has returned from judging a Labrador Retriever specialty in Germany. Birthdaying….TOM NATALINI, PETER GREEN, MADISON WEEKS, JOHN MCCARTNEY, PAM SAGE, SALLY SASSER, MELISSA PILLOW, DOROTHY INGAMELS, CHRIS WORNALL, BETTY ANNE STENMARK, BOBBIE DAVIS, LINDA CLARK, ANDREA MONTGOMERY, SUSAN OLSEN, NANCY BOSHOVEN, ESTEBAN FARIAS, DAVID WILLIAMS, RON JARAMILLO, MELISSA TURNER, LORAINE BOUTWELL, PEGGY BROWNE, KARIN ASHE, CAROL MURRAY, LINDA WILSON, SCARPO SISTERS and JIM HALL.
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from time immemorial but the Internet has made these kinds of happenings all the easier to communicate worldwide without little if any ways to prevent it. Nonsense I say-make these people who spread these lies as truths liable under the same rules and laws that apply to the print media. Enough coddling of these people under the false premise of freedom of speech. Think back to the great Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Oliver Holmes, who refused the concept of calling out fire in a motion picture house. These people so intent upon making a name for themselves must be held to the same standard of reportage that the print media is held to. If not what does the future bode? Does it appear to you that there is a major over-reaction on the part of the entire dog show community to anything which is done with regard to judges? It does to me. Really one would think the world has come to an end regarding the lifting of the ban on solicitations or for charging judges a judging fee. Why is the judge who is technically a judge for the day only considered so sacrosanct as to be above the rest of us? I am personally more concerned about the rights and happenings of the breeder, the exhibitor and the handler than I am about the “poor” judge. The judge is paid a fee on top of expenses and travels the world wide and is treated as though his or her opinion is so meaningful above all the rest. Consider my philosophy--the title of judge is a misnomer in today's society for those who evaluate dogs. It is my belief a new title should be looked for for these people. The word judge implies a wisdom above the rest--how many people do you know who fall into that category? Or are many of them merely pointers and/or people who uphold opinions of their brethren? I think the time is long overdue to really reconsider the role of the judge in the life of the competitive side of the dog world and realize that what we are getting is an opinion for the moment, which has little lasting effect. Why canonize these people I guess is my question to one and all. •
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a 9 to 12 puppy dog took Winners Dog and he was out of the Sobers Galathea at Grand Cru, who dominated the specialties just a couple of years ago. This little baby puppy dog captured the breed at Hatboro two days later and placed in the highly competitive Hound Group. I cannot recall a Greyhound puppy male ever receiving this kind of recognition. The Winner’s Bitch was a black bitch that many thought was one of the nicest black bitches we have seen in modern days. The BOS was another black dog that got a lot of attention. He was BOS last year and also at Westminster. On all three occasions he has had to bow to “Era”, who won the breed last year at a very early age under Michele Billings. Shortly afterwards she won the Hound group at the AKC/Eukanuba show and also placed in the group at Westminster. At the height of an extremely successful campaign her breeder/owner/handler had the good sense to breed her. This is something rarely seen in the sport today, since records seem to overpower our goals of breeding. This bitch came back to win the specialty again, having had eleven puppies who were still very young. I believe Greyhound breeders agreed that the breed is in good shape. There were several youngsters that showed a lot of promise. A very young bitch made her debut and was Reserve Winners Bitch. This young bitch from the “Epic” kennels captured BOB at her second outing the next day over 47 Greyhounds at the great Morris & Essex show. It will be interesting to see some of these young hopefuls with a year’s maturity on them at next year’s show.
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fter the Greyhound show it was off to the Morris & Essex judges dinner. It was hard to believe that a dinner for over 200 guests could be so sumptuous. Torie Steele and Roy Loomis have to be thanked for enabling Morris & Essex to put on a dinner of this caliber. Mrs. Dodge would have been very proud. This show certainly has to be one of the most impressive shows in the world today. This was the third time for the show since it was revived after being retired for 43 years. I am fortunate enough to have attended the last show staged by Mrs. Dodge in 1957. I can still remember my father winning the Hound group with the Whippet ”Ch Laguna Lucky Lad”. Thank God Wayne Ferguson and some of the old timers had the good sense to revive this classic event. Holding it only every five years adds to the mystique of the show and gives the committee a lot of time to plan the staging of an event of this magnitude. Having it on the same weekend as Montgomery adds greatly to the success of the show. It gives them a captive entry of Terriers. This year the over 1,000 terriers accounted for roughly one-third of the total entry. The handlers that bring all these Terriers also bring dogs from different groups. I do not think Morris & Essex would enjoy the entry they do if it was held any other weekend of the year. M & E is a piece of living history. It shows to newer people some of the history of the past. Not all shows fifty years ago were classic events, but certain shows had the great fortune of presenting great style and taste. It did take the fortunes of Mrs. Dodge, Ernie Ferguson & Dave Upright along with the likes of Mrs. Ellis and the Stevensons to present shows like M & E, International, Harbor Cities, Beverly Rivera, Santa Barbara and several others. 98 Dog News
GrandCru Paleo of Sobers WD, BOW Best Puppy Arriving on the showgrounds around 6:30 AM, you could feel the excitement all around. Take The Lead put on a wonderful breakfast for all starting at 6:00 AM. This was all possible due to the kindness of Janet Lange, Kiki Courtelis and Carolyn Koch. These three ladies have always been such wonderful supporters of Take The Lead. What other show in the world today can provide a box lunch for over 3,000 exhibitors. This was accomplished through the generosity of Ruth Piereira & Donnie Fontenelli. Toni Sosnoff has to be congratulated on sponsoring and arranging a judges lunch that is not seen anywhere in the world today. It is hard to believe this could be done on such a large scale at an outdoor dog show. Gayle Bontecou and Ceil Ruggles pooled their resources and talents to make the show a beautiful floral garden. By group time there were wonderful refreshments for all under a beautiful tent because of the thoughtfulness of Bill and Tina Truesdale. In this age of dog shows struggling financially most shows have stopped giving judges gifts. Karen LeFrak, Ellen Charles and Glen Lajeski supplied over 100 judges with a beautiful Tiffany & Co silver box that will remind all the judges of a cherished assignment. This year Bob Forsyth judged BIS and it made the whole show so touching since this was his last judging assignment. Chapters and chapters could be written about the life of Bob and his successes in the sport. I have looked up to Bob for well over 50 years. The handling team of Bob and Jane is something we will never see in the sport again. I felt very privileged to join close to 100 other judges to be part of this traditional event. The weather Gods were with the show and the rest of the weekend. The temperatures were exactly perfect for all concerned, which added to the greatness of the day. After a very emotional tribute to Bob, seven great dogs entered his ring for the final competition. Bob had before him several dogs that hold the record in their breed. But when he evaluated seven great dogs, the Peke was awarded BIS. This dog “Malachy” became the first Peke to ever capture M & E. How wonderful it was that his co-owner, Iris Love, was there to witness the great win. I only wish his other owner, Sandra Middlebrooks, could have been there. David Fitzpatrick said it was the thrill of all his years in dogs. Just shows dreams do come true. Wayne Ferguson, Michael Scott, Dave Helming and so many other committee members have CONTINUED ON PAGE 102
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GCh. Zelicaon Butch Cassidy At Draco Our sincere appreciation to all the Judges who have recognized this elegant boy — Keeping him consistently the #1 Papillon breed* this entire year
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to be congratulated and thanked for staging this great classic event. Before we know it the ladies will be out buying their hats for the next show. Many of the hatted ladies were truly memorable. Friday was the Hatboro show and they have to be thanked for allowing M & E to have the Thursday date, which belongs to Hatboro Kennel Club. Hatboro has earned its place in the sport as a top notch event. Bob Black has been show chairman for 23 years now and along with a wonderful committee sees to details that other shows miss. The venue is not a glamorous site, but the club dresses it up to where the show has a lot of charm. Great thought goes into making it the most possibly convenient for handlers and exhibitors. There is an overseas tent with refreshments with a wonderful breakfast supplied. The food for sale to the public is very good. The judges luncheon is one of the best we see at shows today. Bob always has a large portion of the top international Terrier judges on the panel. It is always great to run into so many of the great Terrier breeders and fanciers from around the world and every corner of this country.
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had the good fortune this year at Hatboro of judging 111 Kerry Blues, around 30 Skyes, a few Toys and the Toy Group and the Terrier group. Judging is really a comparison of dogs against other dogs of their own breed. I had never judged the winning Skye against other Skyes until Hatboro. After judging so many Skyes it made me realize just how good he really is. I am sure this was going through my mind when I placed him second to the top winning Smooth in the group. This also held true for the Kerry bitch after comparing her to 110 other Kerry Blues. I appreciated the young White Bull Terrier bitch I have judged several times before, but after having judged her at a very competitive breed level the day before at M & E, I appreciated her quality even more. Because of every top Terrier handler being there it also added to the depth of quality in the Toy group. After placing the Peke first and second to the wonderful “Smash” Toy Poodle, I had three more super dogs left shown by Terrier handlers. Ernesto Lara, Bill McFadden and Jenny Wornall were all present because of the Terrier weekend. This also carried over to some of the other groups. When it came time for Jane Forsyth to judge Best, she had five of the top dogs in the country in her line-up. Most years, Best goes to a Terrier, but Janie found the Peke the most to her liking. She had earlier awarded this wonderful dog one of his very first Bests. Having judged 175 dogs and two groups at Hatboro and the lack of sleep for four nights, I treated myself to sleep in the morning of Devon until 7:30 AM. Devon loses a lot of the Terrier entry because many of the parent clubs use this day to hold their sweeps or futurities at different locations. The American Fox Terrier Clubs hold their sweeps right on the Hatboro grounds the same day as Hatboro. This way they do not miss a day of big majors. Hopefully more clubs will consider this idea. Due to the Ludwigs Corner show grounds not having as much available space as years gone by things can get very congested. This makes for much more planning for the layout of the show. Charlotte McGowan had another wonderful line-up for Best. This night the nod finally went to a Terrier. This being the wonderful Irish Terrier who two years ago debuted and was winning the breed from the classes. This is a very international dog – bred here in the states, but is co-owned by Tony Barker from England and Victor 102 Dog News
Malzoni, Jr from Brazil, who also saw his co-owned Skye capture a placement in the group. Over the four days Victor won five group placements and the breed in Cairns with a homebred on several days. It makes us realize how many dogs that are campaigned in this country today are foreign owned. If one is a Terrier fancier, Montgomery County is the greatest show in the world to them. That is why Terrier people come from every part of the globe. The reason Montgomery is so successful is that it is a show made up of Nationals from nearly all the Terrier breeds. Actually Montgomery is an all-breed show, but limits it to just hold classes for Terriers. Years ago Westbury also just had classes for Terriers. Mrs. Dodge at M & E also did not offer classes for all of the breeds. When the weather is good it adds to the success of the show. What can be more perfect than seeing the Terriers on beautiful grass with the natural light of the sun? When it is not too hot it makes it easier for the judging. The dogs can be brought out to the center of the ring for comparison, while the ringside can evaluate their virtues against each other. We all remember years at Montgomery where the showing and judging became very difficult due to being ankle deep in mud. Nobody realizes the complexity of organizing this show. It is the only show in the world that is the culmination of over 21 National Specialties plus 7 supported entries. The Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, PA has been the showsite since 2005. The Ambler Campus of Temple University had been the previous site for 32 years. Due to added building on this Ambler site it just did not allow enough room for the show. In 2009 here at this location the layout of the show had to go thru changes due to building. This year again due to construction additional changes were required. Ken Kauffman, along with Bob Black, take painstaking efforts to utilize every inch possible. Trying to make so many National Club happy plus the handlers and exhibitors is no easy task. This year due to the construction the Mini Schnauzer and Soft-coated Wheatens had to be moved to another part of the showgrounds that was a bit separate from the rest of the rings. It takes 17 large rings to accommodate this many dogs. I never did see where the Schnauzer or the Wheaten rings were. At most shows Specialty clubs like being off in their own private section. The problem here was it became very difficult for the handlers to get to those rings. Also most spectators did not get a chance to see these two breeds being judged. Hopefully in the future a solution will be available to bring them back to the main part of the show. This year the total entry was 2136, which was 135 less than last year. This was due to the fact that last year there was an entry of 208 Am Staffs, because of it being their National. This year the entry was only 11. That difference of 197 entries made for the slight decrease in the total numbers. Quite a few breeds were actually up this year. Hopefully in the future the Am Staffs will consider having their National at Montgomery again. Since the Am Staff breed attracts so many entries from around the world it gives the foreigners four chances to get points towards their American Championships. When I judged their National in Texas just a few years ago, WD, RWD, WB and RWB were all from foreign lands. Also being at Montgomery gives the Terrier fanciers from all around the globe a chance to see and study this wonderful breed. It is one of the few breeds in the world that is truly an American breed. This American breed is even more popular in some foreign countries than here at home. I have had the good fortune of judging the breed in many different countries, including the Spanish National last year. It is amazing that the breeders have taken our stock and have improved on what we have sold them. No matter where CONTINUED ON PAGE 106
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