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Contents

Irving’s Impressions by ronnie irving

18 The Sport of Ghosts

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by desmond j. murphy

22 Question Of The Week by matthew h. stander

26 The British Scene by geoff corish

30 A Thought To Consider by seymour weiss

34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions by lesley boyes

106 dog show calendar 110 handlers directory 112 subscription rates 114 classified advertising 116 advertising rates

42 Brace Yourself: Disillusionment and Entries by andrew brace

44 Portuguese Water Dog National Specialty by kris cofiel & chuck teasley

46 Coast To Coast - A Year To Remember 1956 - Part II by marsha hall brown

52 American Chesapeake Club National Specialty

by Dyane Baldwin

54 Rare Breeds Of The World: Hungarian Mudi BY agnes buchwald

58 ‘Tis The Season For Food by carlotta cooper

60 New Jersey In The Fall: The Harvest Cluster by sharon sakson

62 True North

by Allison Foley

66 Off The Leash by shaun coen

68 Breathtaking Bulgaria by yossi guy

70 A Book For And About Breeders And More by matthew h. stander

90 The Gossip Column by eugene z. zaphiris

96 Click – San Gabriel Kennel Club by eugene z. zaphiris

102 Click - The Way We Were 115

by perry phillips

Letters To The Editor

Montgomery Round-Up Part III: 50 West Highland White Terriers by Fred Askin, MD 86 Scottish Terriers by Barbara Anderson Lounsbury 88 Sealyham Terriers by Patsy Wood 4 Dog News

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Contents

Irving’s Impressions by ronnie irving

18 The Sport of Ghosts

november 11, 2011

by desmond j. murphy

22 Question Of The Week by matthew h. stander

26 The British Scene by geoff corish

30 A Thought To Consider by seymour weiss

34 Bests Of The Week 38 Ten Questions by lesley boyes

106 dog show calendar 110 handlers directory 112 subscription rates 114 classified advertising 116 advertising rates

42 Brace Yourself: Disillusionment and Entries by andrew brace

44 Portuguese Water Dog National Specialty by kris cofiel & chuck teasley

46 Coast To Coast - A Year To Remember 1956 - Part II by marsha hall brown

52 American Chesapeake Club National Specialty

by Dyane Baldwin

54 Rare Breeds Of The World: Hungarian Mudi BY agnes buchwald

58 ‘Tis The Season For Food by carlotta cooper

60 New Jersey In The Fall: The Harvest Cluster by sharon sakson

62 True North

by Allison Foley

66 Off The Leash by shaun coen

68 Breathtaking Bulgaria by yossi guy

70 A Book For And About Breeders And More by matthew h. stander

90 The Gossip Column by eugene z. zaphiris

96 Click – San Gabriel Kennel Club by eugene z. zaphiris

102 Click - The Way We Were 115

by perry phillips

Letters To The Editor

Montgomery Round-Up Part III: 50 West Highland White Terriers by Fred Askin, MD 86 Scottish Terriers by Barbara Anderson Lounsbury 88 Sealyham Terriers by Patsy Wood 4 Dog News

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Another Board Meeting

Well the Board met for a change which it does basically on a monthly basis-actually it officially meets 10 times a year at a refundable fee rate to the Directors of $15,600 per meeting or over $150,000 per year in addition to other expenses, which remain unstated presuming of course that all Directors take the monthly fee. Two Directors were absent-one Mr. Goodman due to serious illness and the other Mr. Gladstone due to a judging assignment in China. The budget approval and discussion took the better part of the morning session and was approved or so these pages have been told. Other matters were then discussed including some sort of tweaking to the new Judges Approval system, which was sent in at the request of the Smith Committee, as well as sending back to the Committees and/or the Delegate Body the conflicting theories that were unanimously approved by the Parent Committee and unanimously disapproved by the Rules Committee about whether or not to have reserves at ear-marked National Specialties treated as majors. These pages certainly side with the Rules Committee on this one and the Board rather than get involved seems to have pushed it back to the originators to argue the point out. How long this took is unknown but Mr. Gladstone called in from San Francisco at about 4pm-after the Budget was approved and remained on the phone till the end of the meeting and then called in for the Tuesday meeting as well. Directors in that sort of situation may not vote but may speak. How much those phone calls cost would be interesting to note and who pays for the calls?

Too bad a foreign judging assignment was deemed more important than voting on the Budget but some people have awfully strange priorities!

OMG Not 11 Groups

In the strange and convoluted world of AKC Bylaws, which no one seems able to change to meet the needs of the 21st Century, a new conundrum has arisen. In regard to Group designations, the Dele-

gates have the power to decide the number of groups while the Board decides which breeds go into the groups. Well the recommendations from the Committee established by the Board with regard to Group Realignments has proposed 11 groups instead of the existing 7 groups. The Group divisions as of this writing are not officially available but should be made known in the next day or so. The Board wisely stayed out of this fray as well although there was, we are told, considerable discussion which eventually will land in the laps of the Delegates to determine whether or not to increase or even decrease the number of groups we have. If any changes are made by the Delegates then it will be up to the Board to determine which breeds go into the various groups. What a system and well worth changing!!!

Four So Far From The Floor

With a November 15th deadline set for handing in petitions for Delegates to run from the floor, as of this writing four Delegates have deemed themselves worthy of sitting as Board Members. In alphabetical order they are Pat Cruz, John Ronald, Robert Schroll and Larry Sorenson. At least one other person is said to be collecting signatures but whether there are other people too remains unknown. How many of these four that petitioned the Nominating Committee and were rejected by this Committee has not been made public. Two of the people are former employees of AKC, who may or may not be collecting pensions from the organization they want to help run. Only one is an official AKC judge, that being John Ronald. At this point in time these pages are endorsing no one although it must be noted that the three people selected by the Nominating Committee appear to be credential ways top notch. That’s not to say others may not be equally as good but so long as the system provides for a method to select individuals to run for the Board and the people were vetted by the NC, why should people run from the floor unless they believe they were unfairly treated by the NC? Similarly should not a limit be established on the number of petitions a Delegate may sign for people to run from the floor? Does it

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make sense to have one Delegate sign all four wannabes petitions--this could occur under the present status.

Doing A Bang Up Job

If there is one area in which the American Kennel Club totally excels and in which within the last five years or so it has outpaced any and all competitors it is in keeping dog fanciers aware and in the loop in areas of dog legislation.

AKC’s Government Relations Department not only keeps all dog owners vigilant and committed to electing enlightened legislators and people who support our dog causes it offers special template letters to be sent to these individuals. The AKC web site may have its difficulties insofar as using it are concerned but clicking onto the links to educate your legislators and yourself about pending legislation will be most rewarding. Many people feel overwhelmed in this area but AKC can and does make your life easier in this department. It’s very difficult to stay abreast sometimes due to the avalanche of anti-dog owning legislation and AKC does more than its part to help you out. There are two funds to which dog lovers can contribute to help out in this field. One is the Canine Legislative Support Fund (CLSF), which is used to educate and lobby elected officers at the federal, state and local levels. The other is the AKC Political Action Committee (PAC). The PAC funds are used to contribute to campaigns. Unlike the PAC funds the CLSF may not be used to contribute to campaigns. PAC may not be used to lobby officials once they are in office but may be used to help them get elected into office! CLSF is having a fund drive right now, which opens the door to a series of events at Westminster. Why not check into that and take part ASAP.

Thought For The Week

Thanksgiving is not that far away and with it comes the Macy’s Parade and the Philadelphia Dog Show broadcast sponsored by Purina. This is one of the extraordinary events of the show year for us all. The number of Americans who watch this dog show annually grows with each year. What a glorious time for the dog world to celebrate its contributions to all dogs, which it does so magnificently through this outstanding telecast. Watch it for sure and enjoy!

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IRVING’S IMPRESSIONS A number of American friends have asked me, “What’s all this fuss about coat testing at dog shows in the UK these days?”

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’m not sure that I am the most unbiased person to ask about this subject but I’m perfectly happy to try to explain the background. A proposal was put to the KC Annual General Meeting of Members in May of this year that “the Kennel Club should cease with immediate effect the practice of coat testing for powder, lacquer, and silicone-based grooming products”. In the end the members did not agree to a permanent dropping of the coat-testing regime but did agree to suspend the practice while the Kennel Club conducts a full, evidence-based discussion and consultation with all those affected by the testing regime.

Present Rules And Random Coat Testing

The background to this issue is that for probably around a hundred years, the Kennel Club in the UK has had a rule that, in the preparation of dogs for show, “No substance which alters the natural color, texture or body of the coat may be present in the dog’s coat for any purpose at any time during the show” and that “No substance that alters the natural color of any external part of the dog may be present on the dog during the show.” I’m not sure that my copy of the AKC rules is absolutely up to date but I think this is roughly the equivalent of (though more all embracing than) the AKC rule that uses words to the effect that no dog shall win an award “if the natural color or shade of natural color or the natural markings of the dog have been altered or changed by the use of any substance, whether that substance may have been used for cleaning purposes or for any other reason”. As I understand it the AKC Rule only refers to color – not as in the UK also to the enhancement of the texture of the coat.

While in the USA these matters are largely left for judges to police, in the UK, as well as having the above wide reaching rule in place, the KC also has a rule that allows it to test dogs for the presence of such substances at shows “without previous notice”. It has indeed for many years carried out spot checks at shows randomly, although with the dogs tested coming more from breeds where lacquer, chalk or dying are more common than in the breeds where they are less used. Some dogs have been disqualified from their wins as a result of failing such tests. This year was the first time that dogs’ coats had been tested at Crufts, the Kennel Club’s own show.

Proposal To Ban Testing

At the May Kennel Club Meeting at which the process was challenged, those who wanted the testing banned made the following points • There are difficulties of collecting coat specimens without damage to the dog • a dictatorial attitude of some who are responsible for the testing process is 14 Dog News

by Ronnie Irving demeaning for the dog handlers • the testing is not random but is instead discriminatory • the results, if challenged legally or scientifically, would not stand up • many people use silicone based shampoos, etc. and it is foolish to attempt to ban such use • These matters should be left entirely up to the judges It was however accepted even by those who wanted the procedure banned for lacquer, chalk or silicone, that some testing remains necessary because, however small the numbers, those involved in dying coats and other practices do indeed ‘intend to deceive’ and the Kennel Club has a responsibility to ensure that any form of deception at shows is prevented.

Those who wanted to retain the testing regime ‘as is’ emphasised the importance of the Kennel Club’s responsibility to ensure fairness as between competitors and argued that every effort had been made to ensure that the tests themselves were fair and accurate.

They claimed that the process of testing was normally carried out sensitively and was scientifically sound. Arguments about preventing exaggeration of presentation and the effect that the exaggerated presentation of dogs would have on the fancy in the eyes of the general public, were also rehearsed. It was pointed out too, that while strictly speaking the current rule does forbid the use of siliconebased shampoos, no KC case had ever been taken against anyone for the use of such shampoos and products.

Not A Simple Issue

As the discussion at the meeting progressed it gradually became clear that this was a complex issue and that the implications of a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ vote at the meeting would be likely to fail. This was not because people didn’t have sympathy with the objectives but because it was obvious that simply ceasing the testing would not actually solve the wider long-term issues at stake. It was also even suggested that such a move might be interpreted by those against the showing of purebred dogs, as admitting that the enhancement of coats was acceptable and even desirable. I, as Chairman of the meeting, suggested that the issue should be taken back for full consultation with all concerned, but the proposer of the motion rejected this suggestion. An amendment along those lines was however eventually proposed and accepted - namely that to progress matters • the Kennel Club should conduct a full, open, transparent and evidence-based discussion with all those affected and interested.

• that new regulations should then be formulated which would address the wide range of issues which had been raised and • that coat testing should be banned in the interim, while the consultation takes place.

Consultation Launched

The KC Members supported this approach and so the consultation is now progressing. So far all who wanted to give opinions were invited to write in to the Kennel Club giving their views. This process produced 167 responses of which 13 were from breed clubs and 154 from individuals; 21 breeds were covered by the replies; 114 responses were against coat testing and 53 were in favour of its continuation.

Then in October two meetings of interested parties were organised by the Kennel Club at which four KC Board Members were present to hear views. One meeting majored on lacquer and the other on chalk. About 60 people attended each meeting but of course the vast majority of those who attended were from the breeds most affected; Poodles, West Highland White Terriers and Bull Terriers. Most people from the majority of breeds that are relatively unaffected by the issue, naturally stayed away.

There is no doubt in my mind that at the end of this process, there will certainly be changes to the current draconian KC regulations which ban the use of every single substance except water! Even amongst the most hard-line coat testers no one seriously thinks that, in this day and age, shampoos should be banned. At the other extreme even those who want to be able to chalk and lacquer at will, all believe that the dying of dogs should be banned. So some form of coat testing is probably likely to remain. What will be tested for and how that testing will take place remains to be seen.

The Fundamental Purpose Of Purebred Dog Shows

But my own personal view is that the primary question on which the Kennel Club must agree first, before taking any decisions on this matter is, “What is the fundamental purpose of dog shows?” Without agreement on that basic point, decisions are in danger of being confused at best, and damaging at worst. The extremes of view are that - on the one hand dog shows should solely be about the improvement of breeding stock and giving prominence to the soundest, most typical, healthiest and most temperamentally acceptable purebred dogs. At the other extreme the opposing view is that dog shows are nothing more than beauty pageants.

Clearly there is a huge range of views within this spectrum but in my view the Kennel Club has to be much more firmly aligned with the former end of the spectrum than with the latter end of that spectrum. Yes grooming, coat and general condition and presentation are important in any purebred dog show. But the fundamental job of dog shows must surely be to improve the type, conformation, health, temperament and welfare of purebred dogs.

Dog shows in my view must provide a positive lever for change. Dog shows must not simply be grooming contests – and if such contests are thought important, then they should be established as separate entities, away from the normal dog showing establishment.

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hile attending the Morris & Essex match show recently, many friends said how much they enjoyed an article I had written about my uncle John Murphy. This article was about the era of the sport where John Murphy, his family and colleagues spent their entire life. The M & E match was a very relaxing time to spend with friends and with nobody being very busy it lead to a lot of conversation about the past.

It brought back the memory of my watching my father win the Hound group with the Whippet, Ch. Laguna Luck Lad, at the last show under the reign of Mrs. Dodge. Lew Worden did BIS that year in 1957 and I can still see Ruth Sayers winning Best with the Miniature Poodle, Ch. Fircot L’Ballerine of Maryland.

Lew Worden and Ruth Sayers are just two people of the past that volumes and volumes could be written about. We really do not have characters in the sport today to compare to them. As one example I remember at a show in Flemington, NJ about 55 years ago they were looking for Lew Worden to judge the Hound group and I announced he was busy fixing a tail for my father.

Luckily it was not the dog my father won the group and Best with that day under Lew. So many people at the Match were talking about the past and even the conversations were overshadowing the events of the prior great Montgomery weekend. While attending shows this past weekend so many people commented about how they would have enjoyed being in the sport in that era. Anyone that knows me realizes how much I enjoy dog shows. When asked if I am having fun I always reply I would not be here if it was not fun.

There has never been an assignment that I have not looked forward to. Yes, some more than others, but each assignment offers a new experience.

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By Desmond J. Murphy if connections are required and weather delays seem to be getting more and more common. From a judge’s standpoint there is always the possibility for the next great one appearing for the first time. It is like going on a treasure hunt. The odds are against finding great jewels, but you never know where the next “Mick”, “J.R.”, “Mystique”, etc., might appear.

I think maybe the sport today offers more to the enjoyment for judges than it might offer to the exhibitors.

I judged this past weekend and had a lot of enjoyment by having top quality dogs to judge and some interesting decisions to make.

Found a Boxer puppy that showed enough potential to go BOB. Was so pleased to learn she just had gone Reserve at the Regional.

There was a Standard Poodle puppy bitch that I felt had great promise too. The pleasure of getting to judge these young hopefuls makes the travel worthwhile.

I feel I was very lucky to have grown up in the sport when I did. I think the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s offered a great deal to the excitement for the exhibitors. Because of the large kennels producing lots of litters it was much easier for newcomers to be able to purchase a very promising puppy. They were able to purchase a line bred puppy that they could breed some nice quality pups from.

Today in a lot of breeds it is not easy for a newcomer to be able to purchase breeding stock easily. With less breeding being done the average breeder wants to hold on to any top quality bitches they might produce. In the days of benched shows it also was an opportunity for the newcomers to learn from the experts of the different breeds. Newcomers also

had the opportunity to go visit large breeding kennels and see generations of breeding stock.

When I was a very young exhibitor and I had a young hopeful I would be chomping at the bit to show it to certain judges. I wanted to see what the likes of Bea Godsol, Alva Rosenberg, Bill Kendrick and a very large list of others would think of my pup. It was not so much that thought of winning; it was the matter of opinions. I am not sure this thinking exists today with the average exhibitor. The average exhibitor today probably could care less about opinions of their dogs only about the win or loss. In times not that long ago a lot of judges were worshiped because of their opinions. I do not believe that exists today.

The judging today should be better than the past since we had so many great ones to learn from. Somehow in the big scheme of things a lot of this knowledge and experience is not passed along the way it used to be. I do not know the reason for this, but I think it is a combination of factors. When shows were smaller and less regimented it afforded more exchange of knowledge. Growing up there was a lot more exchange of knowledge circulated amongst the sport. It was not uncommon to see judges, handlers, exhibitors and breeders all enjoying dinner together. Just in the metropolitan area of New York we had some of the great all-rounders like Alva Rosenberg, Jimmy Trullinger, Percy Roberts, Louis Murr, etc. None of these judges drove to dog shows. Often they got a ride from a handler or exhibitor. Can you imagine the outcry today if one of our leading handlers arrived at a show with half the panel in their truck? Yes, I certainly Continued on page 80

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Question ofthe Week

By Matthew H. Stander

While watching the Bears play the Eagles on Monday Night Football, I was initially appalled at the friendly reaction Michael Vick was getting from the Philadelphia fans. Then as the game went on I began to think he served his time and paid his penalty as well. THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK IS: HOW DO YOU THINK DOG PEOPLE SHOULD REACT TOWARDS MICHAEL VICK TODAY?

Jay Hyman I did not watch the game. Both positions can be understood. He did his time, I do not like him and will make my statement by not going to his games, but why not let him go back to his profession, what else could he do? Supposedly he is using his position and money to help dogs---that is the end of it as far as I am concerned.

Delores Burkholder Michael Vick touches an emotional response when dogs have been an intense part of life. He is one person who did pay for his crime in a world of both human and animal abusers that have not been stopped. The act of dog fighting should be kept in the minds of the dog world to do what is possible to stop the abuse. During the coverage of the football game, the announcers did speak to Michael Vick having matured. It would be positive if the consequences of his actions have turned around his life.

Rosalind Clamper In the past I have always believed in redemption. However in the case of Michael Vick, his actions were so especially grievous I just cannot get past that. Not only was he running a dog fighting organization, he personally killed "underachieving" Pit Bulls. Not long ago I was listening to an interview with him and Wayne Pacelle, one of his strongest supporters. He said that as a child dog fighting was a way of life where he grew up and he didn't know any better. He wasn't a child when later as an adult he was fighting and killing dogs.

Did he still not know any better? Michael Vick said he was sorry for what he did. I believe he was only sorry he got caught!

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I have no respect for this person...he will return to his old habits. We are also not purchasing any Nike products! Our family will not watch any show or ballgame in which he participates.

Deborah Cooper I have been completely disgusted since the NFL let Vick play again. What's that saying??

You can take the guy out of the ghetto but you can't take the ghetto out of the guy??

Unfortunately, this poor excuse for a human being used animals to feed his ego (and his wallet). While some have said he paid his dues, I just cannot accept that . Someone who knowingly abuses living creatures the way he did is sick and does not deserve to live, much less benefit from life as a celebrity.

I have gone so far as to make certain that I purchase NOTHING that has NIKE in its name, as they, too, have forgiven the horror that this creep inflicted upon living animals that could not defend themselves. I don't watch NFL football anymore.

David & Stephanie Abraham We don't think dog people should react any differently than any people towards Michael Vick. He has paid his official debt to society and served his time. He has the right to play football. But we do not for one minute believe that the cruel sensibilities that allowed him to execute dogs "hands on," according to his co-defendants-- have changed one iota.

(Ed. note: Forbes.com reported Monday that Vick is the NFL's most disliked player, according to a poll by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research, with 60 percent of those polled picking that they "dislike," "dislike somewhat," or "dislike a lot" the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback.)

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By Geoff Corish

y headline this week reads “American import wins best in show”.

More of that later.

The map shows that the UK is a long island and as such the weather can be quite different in the south as it is in the north.

As a general rule the south does far better in this respect. So in the summer months, all those shows down south are ‘usually’ decked in glorious weather.

Bournemouth Canine Show is as far south as you can go, about an hour’s drive from London.

Situated halfway between the tourist towns of Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. For several years now the show is held right in the middle of The New Forest, which is a national park created in 2005. It is a vast area, 219 square miles, of not only forest, but heathland, too, where the New Forest ponies run free and at this time of the year the mares have young foals wandering around too. If you have never been, then next time you are here, then take a visit, l know you will love it. Sadly this is the last time the show will be held in this park as the show has managed to acquire its own showground and everyone is wondering quite how good that will be??

All shows are suffering from the downturn in the economy and with an entry here of 7,281 that was only 108 dogs down from the previous year, pretty good considering the times as well as the distance!! Of course we also have the crazy idea of only certain breeds being given cc’s for this show, that means if your breed doesn’t have cc’s on offer at that show then you may well not go, the cost of getting there and at the end of the day the best you would get would be best of breed and no points towards your title, this all affects entries. The Kennel Club should at least give the idea of cc’s at every show a try, say for 2 years and see what effect it will have. Because its present policy sure as hell isn’t helping.

Group winners were the Long Haired Dachshund Darsoms Zyjack owned by longtime breeder Cindy Dare, herding by the Cardigan Corgi Ch/Slovack Ch Floatin Helen Heilin, the second group for US photographer Lisa Croft Elliot and Hanno Dijkhorst. Non sporting by the

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Standard poodle Ch Del Zarzoso Salvame from Afterglow, owned by Jason Lynn, another US import! Toy group by the 7-month-old Chinese Crested Vanitonia Wots Occuring and in the terrier group by the mustard Dandie Ch Cloverwood Lemon Drizzle owned by Glen Tinsley and handled by myself.

And so to the final two spots. In reserve best in show and winner of the working group was Sue Ellis’s Alaskan Malamute Ch Chayo All Eyes On Me, sired by Am/Int/Ger/ Bel/Lux Dutch Champion Sno Quests Limited Edition. He has previously won several groups but this was his highest placing in a best in show competition.

And so to the top spot and this dog has created quite a stir ever since his first appearance back in April, always on top form and always immaculate in preparation. Winning his second best in show of the year is Judith Carruthers and American co-breeder Coleen McDaniels’ Irish Water Spaniel, Show Ch/ Am Ch Whistle Stop’s Elements of Magic, sired by Am GR Ch Poole Ides Got Water ex Am Ch Whistle Stop’s The Wind Moriah.

And so ended another great show, in glorious weather, in a glorious area. Next time its back up the roads to Builth Wells for The Welsh Kennel Club show, one of my favorite shows of the year. See you there.

Elizabeth will represent the UK in Florida!!! Who on earth is Elizabeth l hear you say. Well ‘she’ is the Lhasa Apso who won the recent Eukanuba Champion stakes final and from which the winner is then chosen to represent us in Florida. The finals day is a glittering affair and done so well by Eukanuba.

Three judges are chosen and judged on a points system.

Some of us like this situation and some of us don’t! The three judges chosen this year were two UK judges and one from the USA. The overseas judge was Peggy Beisel McIlwaine and from the UK Valerie Foss and Graham Hill, both well known in this country, Valerie being a gundog specialist whereas Graham is hounds and secretary of the Welsh Kennel Club.

The finalists had qualified by winning a Eukanuba champion stakes heat at one of the

participating championship shows throughout the year. This year there were 25 finalists and the winner would receive the top prize of an all-expenses-paid trip to Florida, as l have already said, plus the chance to compete for the top prize of $10,000.

After all 25 dogs had been assessed the top eight highest scoring dogs were called back into the ring. And there were the Basenji Ch/Am Ch. Kazors Make Way For Riley, owned by Trish Hallam/Dee Hardy and Carol Webb, bred in the USA by Carol.

Margaret Anderson’s Lhasa Ch Zentarr Elizabeth. Angus Gordon’s West Highland White Terrier Ch Lamsmore Fitzwriten. Heather Blackburn-Bennett’s Pointer Show Champion Kiswali Martin at Kanix.

John Cullen’s imported German Shepherd Dog Ch Elmo Von Huhnegrab, handled by Steve Cox. Rick and Angela May’s Bearded Collie Ch Sengalas Indiana Jones. Linda Hess’ USA imported yellow Labrador Retriever UK Show Champion/USA Ch/Canadian Ch. Salty Dog of Tampa Bay, who only arrived in these shores is July, he was handled

by Anthony Allen. To complete the short list was the current Top Dog All Breeds in the UK for 2011, Michael Coad’s Bichon Frise Ch Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine.

All the final eight were then judged individually by each judge. There was a final drama when there was a tie break between two dogs and the judges then having to decide which they preferred, then to everyone’s amazement there was another tie between three of the dogs, though no one really knew who had won and who hadn’t !!

And the final decided they were placed in reverse order.

In fifth it was Michael Coad’s Bichon Frise. Fourth was the Bearded Collie. Third was the westie, second was the Pointer and to a huge cheer the Lhasa was announced as this year’s winner.

The day’s proceedings over, it was back to the hotel to get changed whilst the room was transformed for the evening’s dinner setting.

Then at 7.30 it was pre-dinner drinks and then just after 8.00pm everyone made their way into the dining room for another glittering occasion hosted by Eukanuba. For many it was a chance to let their hair down and party until well into the night.

We wish Margaret and Elizabeth the very best of luck.

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A Thought to Consider But Seymour, You’ve Never Given Me a Point!

By Seymour Weiss

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emantics are wonderful, wouldn’t you agree?

People are always couching their ideas in language appropriate or not. We say things we don’t mean and often mean things we don’t say. It’s no different within the community of the dog fancy.

However, so many of us have the special talent for raising the unintended bludgeoning of language into an art form.

I number among my acquaintances a lady who always reminds me that I have never given her a point. And she is quite right. What she should be saying, if she must pursue her whining course of benign harassment, is that I have never given any of her dogs a point.

There is a big difference. So, by extension, it should be logical to conclude that no judge has ever given any person in his or her ring a point or any other win at any other level. Judges are charged with the responsibility of making awards to dogs and only to dogs and most usually do so to the best of their respective abilities. But, if I were to now claim that no judge ever factors in the other end of the lead when making decisions, you would be right in suspecting me of smoking rope. The world is an imperfect place and there are only so many happy endings to go around. Our corner of that world is no exception, whether we like it or not.

Judges with a reputation for going only by the dogs are respected and appreciated to be sure. Still, it can be unsettling to think that some exhibitors look to judges who will favor them only because they’re them. It’s a fact of dog showing life, but that doesn’t stop it from being scary. Another lady, 30 Dog News

who was unplaced in a Group under me, asked if I had never heard of the expression “Fourth is for friends.” I told her I had not. She would have been better off to remember that any judge facing any entry of dogs anywhere has no friends, no enemies and is only the impartial, objective instrument of a breed standard. At least that’s how every well-motivated dog exhibitor should consider it should work.

In the course of my last several judging assignments, I have experienced an interesting, related phenomenon to the topic of these remarks. It has been said that the only way to really understand why on a given day one dog is placed over another is to get one’s hands on the competitors. Friends of exhibitors or supporters of certain dogs have come up to me after judging and opined that I would have been better to have put their friend’s dog over the dog I chose. That’s a terrible thing to do if for no other reason the ringside critic usually has a demonstrable, insidious axe to grind having nothing to do with the quality of the dog being touted.

The “cheerleader” should remember that even if she had had her hands over every inch of the dog she is supporting numerous times, she is unlikely to have the same familiarity with the rival that actually won. From outside the ring, was she able to determine eye color, bite, layback, feet or the plethora of tiny details that make up any individual show dog?

Any experienced fancier would consider this highly unlikely.

Having been the recipient of these unsolicited “tutorials,” I could not help but

muse about the possibility of these same ringside critics evaluating the performance of some of our more iconic judges. Very frankly, I doubt these roadies would have the stones! Perhaps, they are unable to accord the same judicial deference to a casual acquaintance as they would to a judge they do not know personally.

Bad judging should be no more palatable when it favors us than when it favors a rival. Just recently my wife and I were watching a videotape we forgot we had. It showed one of our bitches placing in a Group under a lovely lady (now deceased). To be sure, this bitch was very nice, but on this occasion she was placed over dogs she should never have beaten.

Upon watching this scenario play out, I could not help feeling that I had been given an unfair advantage I neither expected nor deserved – nor asked for. And, to be clear, making a win you know you didn’t deserve doesn’t justify however many times your dogs may have lost to dogs you may have thought were not the equal of your own.

For over a century, we have been coming to grips with how to identify the best dogs before us and, in so doing, venture forward in an ongoing quest for improvement. Guess what! When you look at a good entry from a wide area, you realize we are doing a pretty good job of producing dogs that can answer their breed standards, and also perpetuate them. Undoubtedly, at every show, we see many dogs we would not allow house room but if we focus on the many examples of the best before us, we have good reason to be proud of our contribution to our collective passion. May it be ever thus.

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Bests of the Week Antelope Valley Kennel Club - Sunday Harrier GCh. Downhome HiTech Innovator Judge Mr. Sidney L. Marx Owner Joe Sanchez Handler Susie Olivera Virginia Beach Kennel Club - Friday Whippet GCh. Starline’s Chanel Judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell Owners Carey & Lori Lawrence Handler Lori Wilson Tennessee Valley Kennel Club Sturgis Kennel Club LaPorte County Kennel Club Black Cocker Spaniel GCh. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction Judge Mr. James G. Reynolds Judge Mr. Houston Clark Judge Mrs. Michele L. Billings Owners Bruce Van Deman, Carolee Douglas, Mary Walker, Linda Moore Handler Michael Pitts

Tri-State Kennel Club - Saturday Smooth Coat Chihuahua GCh. Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight Judge Dr. Sophia Kaluzniacki Owner & Handler Gloria Johnson Tennessee Valley Kennel Club - Friday Oak Ridge Kennel Club - Saturday Standard Poodle GCh. Jaset’s Satisfaction Judge Ms. Elizabeth Muthard Judge Mr. Charles Olvis Owners Beth Harris, Michele Molnar & Jamie Danburg Handler Ann Rairigh San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club Standard Poodle GCh. Brighton Lakeridge Encore Judge Mr. Johnny R. Shoemaker Owners Toni and Martin Sosnoff Handler Taffe McFadden To report an AKC All Breed Best In Show or National Specialty Win Call, Fax or Email before 12:00 Noon Tuesday Fax: 212 675-5994 • Phone: 212 462-9588 • Email: Dognews@harris-pub.com

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Lake Eustis Kennel Club Skye Terrier Ch. Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman Judge Dr. Dale D. Simmons Owners Carolyn Koch & Victor Malzoni, Jr. Handler Larry Cornelius Lake Eustis Kennel Club - Sunday Basenji GCh. Taji Goes Platinum Judge Dr. Donald Gill Owners Cali C. Shattuck, Katie Campbell, Mary K. Quinnett Handler Cali C. Shattuck Boca Raton Dog Club - Saturday Whippet GCh. Karasar’s Masterpiece Judge Mr. Donald Booxbaum Owners Kerrie Kuper & Neil Barthelette Handler Kerrie Kuper

Tennessee Valley Kennel Club - Thursday Old English Sheepdog Ch. Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder Judge Mr. Kent Delaney Owners Kay Richardson & Jere Marder Handler Jere Marder Tidewater Kennel Club of Virginia Dalmatian GCh. Spotlights Ruffian Judge Mr. Kenneth Berg Owners Jim & Barbara Lyons Handler Michael Scott Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club Bichon Frise GCh. Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy Judge Mr. Robert L. Vandiver Owners B. Weidner, L. Darman, K. Griffin, C. Ruggles Handler Scott Sommer Virginia Beach Kennel Club - Sunday Beauceron Ch. Beowulf Rime Des Monts Du Lac Judge Mrs. Keke Kahn Owners Paul and Joanne Prager Handler Michael Scott Great Dane Club of America National Specialty GCh. Lobato’s JitterBug Man Judge Ms. Linda Ridder Owners M. Thomas, J. Lobato, G. Cole Handler Marie Somershoe

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10 questions asked by LESLEY BOYES of:

Charlie Olvis & Liz Muthard Born: Charlie: Albuquerque, NM Liz: Reading, Pa Together about 25 years

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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?

Charlie: 1971 - Old English Sheepdog.

Liz: 1969 - Siberian Husky.

Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?

Charlie: GSD - Mystique.

Liz: Can’t come up with an answer for the canine “one that got away.”

Why do you think most people want to judge?

Charlie: Love of the sport, the dogs, the people, a way to stay active and to give back to the sport they love.

Liz: Either a passion for the sport or sick desire to spend an inordinate amount of time sampling airport cuisine past its prime. Seriously, it’s a natural progression, from the time you choose your first show dog, you are judging.

Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?

Charlie: All military personnel fighting for our freedom and rights and those who work in hospice.

Liz: It would be tough to beat Charlie’s answer on this one, so I 100% agree.

If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?

Charlie: Not to work together 24/7 all the time.

Liz: Only ONE thing?????

How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?

Charlie: Crazy, fun, loves animals.

Liz: Loves outdoors (but not keen on camping!), dogs and other animals, loyal & caring, brutally honest, a true Libra always presenting the other side of the argument.

Do you think there are too many dog shows?

Charlie: No. No one forces anybody to go when they do not want to.

Liz: No. It’s your choice where to go, or whether to go at all.

Which are your three favorite dog shows?

Charlie: Of course, Penn Ridge Kennel Club, AKC Eukanuba, Westminster and Woofstock!

Liz: Penn Ridge, Woofstock and Orchid Island...are all a lot of fun!

Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?

How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the same weekend?

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Charlie: Once again, I think you should consider the dog and make an evaluation. Dogs are as different as people...as long as you don’t push the dog just for the person’s ego.

Liz: No. Again, I must defer to Charlie. What is too much for one dog is great for another. We can only hope that those who orchestrate a dog’s show career keep in mind what’s best for that dog so the dog’s condition...physical and mental... does not suffer from too much time on the road.

Charlie: The dog should be the first consideration. If the dog is well cared for and safe, then okay. But dogs are like people, some travel well, some get stressed more easily.

Liz: I am thinking you refer to those who do this week in and week out, not just once or twice a year...and the stress level...for the person.. as air travel becomes more and more difficult, dealing with deadlines, delays and cancellations, must be off the charts. But no matter what, these folks are most concerned with the care and condition of their dogs, and the dogs seem none the worse for wear. If no one told you, would you really know if a dog had been flown in for the day or driven to the show based on what you see in the ring?

Probably not.

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BRACE YOURSELF

Disillusionment and Entries In a hard-hitting article in the British dog press Frank Kane has caused a widespread reaction by suggesting that falling entries are not exclusively attributed to the economic recession, but that ineffectual judging must take part of the blame for disillusioning exhibitors.

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he fact that someone of Frank’s standing has gone into print and has not pulled his punches make the observations doubly concerning.

He is without doubt one of the country’s best respected all-rounder judges whose integrity and conscientiousness are unquestionable. Furthermore he is an acclaimed author, deeply involved with the Kennel Club judges’ educational programme, an Accredited Trainer and next year’s Crufts Best in Show judge.

Within hours of Frank’s article appearing in DOG WORLD, Facebook was already buzzing with responses, the common thread being that many exhibitors felt that they were seeing more and more judging where dogs were not being assessed knowledgeably and impartially.

The accusation of “face judging” has been rife ever since I first began going to dog shows in the early sixties. It is nothing new. However Frank makes the point that at a time when education for judges in Britain has never been more intense, why should we see so much unsatisfactory judging?

He touches on a point that I have always referred to in my own judging seminars, and that is the fact that judges are human beings, subject to human frailties and weaknesses. Most of the books that have been written on the subject treat dog judging as a simple science, spending much time discussing type, balance and angles, but never taking into account the fact that the person standing in the ring is actually human.

One of the toughest aspects of judging is cultivating the mindset that enables someone to judge dogs totally cold, ignoring the handler, the dog’s pedigree and its past wins. I remember when I first began judging, one of my mentors telling me that if I encountered a dog that I did not particularly like, I should imagine it being shown by my best friend. Did I then notice some redeeming features? Similarly, when I had a dog that I really enthused over, imagine

it being handled by my worst enemy. Was it still as exceptional as I thought it was? This might seem like rather topsy-turvy thinking, but it is an excellent way of teaching new judges to look at dogs equally and focus on the dogs to the exclusion of all else.

The judging process in the UK requires judges to progress slowly through breed club judging lists, acquiring more classes and more dogs at the smaller Open shows, as well as partaking in the Kennel Club various examination procedures. No judge will be approved to award Challenge Certificates at a Championship show in their first breed before they have actually been judging for a minimum of seven years, so the apprenticeship is a lengthy one. There are many boxes to be ticked so that all the Kennel Club’s requirements are met.

Having a good basic knowledge of a breed is obviously a must before a judging career is contemplated, but however well someone knows and understands a Breed Standard, that knowledge is only of use if it can be put into practice with fairness and integrity, two qualities that can never be taught. One of the most important things an embryo judge must learn is the ability to detach each dog from its handler and assess it free from mental baggage. I have attended many breed judging seminars, in various capacities, which have included a practical session where candidates have to evaluate dogs of varying quality. Such sessions have made a point of placing dogs with different handlers from the usual which in practice meant that “famous” handlers would possibly appear with a dog of pet quality, whilst novice handlers could be given a great one. Armed with this knowledge beforehand, the student judges certainly focussed on the matter in hand and frequently fared well. However, sad to say, I have subsequently watched successful students judging at “real” shows when the ability to judge dogs impartially seems to desert them. Clearly they are influenced, even intimidated, by the sight of a dog handled by someone they see regularly winning at top level, regardless of merit.

Let me stress that often the “face judging” accusation is made by embittered novices who fail to recognise the shortcomings in their own dogs, and it is far easier for them to blame the judge for judging at the wrong end of the leash than to accept the truth ... this being that the

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handler in question has been breeding for twenty years or more and has consistently produced excellent dogs. However, that is not always the case.

Frank Kane refers to the age-old fable of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” which can easily be applied to the dog world. We have all seen well established exhibitors appearing in the ring with what they purport to be their next great one when, in truth, it is nothing more than average.

Given a few wins under judges who are easily swayed by a familiar face, the dog gathers momentum; those judges talk up the dog to other judges who are equally weak and before you know where you are the dog is on a roll.

When a new judge meets such a dog it takes a great deal of intestinal fortitude to go out on a limb and down the winning dog to a superior competitor for fear of reprisal, but this is what they have to do, given that there are superior dogs present.

The British dog scene is a relatively small and incestuous place. Everyone pretty much knows everyone and the top dogs tend to meet regularly at the same shows. There is also a great overlap between exhibitors and judges, most judges in Britain being one-breed “specialists”. Consequently most judges, new and experienced, will know the winning form of most dogs, the profile of their handlers and in some cases their breeding. The sub-conscious pressure can be huge.

There is an added complication which has been mentioned to me by several up-and-coming judges and that is the power that is wielded by those involved with breed clubs. It has concerned me to hear people openly admit that when they have been faced with well-known and forceful exhibitors who carry a lot of weight with breed clubs (and therefore with those clubs’ approved judging lists) they have been swayed. That is both sad and worrying. It is regrettable that some people who are involved with the running of breed clubs often put personal agenda before the good of THE BREED. The judge’s lot is not a happy one and the centre of the ring can be the loneliest place in the world. It takes great strength of character to survive. Given that a judge honestly thinks a “wellowned” and “well-handled” dog is the best on the day, they get accused of “face judging”. When a judge genuinely finds a superior dog from nowhere and puts it over the form dog, they are accused of giant-killing or being sensational. You really can’t win, but at least judges should be able to go home and sleep nights with a clear conscience.

Another source of discontentment that has surfaced stems from the fact that there is this huge overlap in Britain between judges and exhibitors. Whilst some of our busiest judges (and I include both Frank Kane and myself in this category) made the conscious decision to retire from exhibiting when we found ourselves judging more and more, others (including our only all-breeds judge) are regularly seen showing their own dogs or those of their partner or spouse.

Evidently it does not rest easy with some factions of the exhibiting public that one member of a relationship is wining and dining with the other judges at the selected hotel the night before their partner is seen winning Best in Show. Whilst there are seldom claims of dishonesty or wrongdoing, there are plenty of suggestions of the perception of impropriety.

Clearly there is plenty of dissatisfaction about judging at a time when there should be less. One of the commentators on Frank’s original article suggested that judging was of a much higher standard when judging invitations were issued at the suggestion of the “breed elders” and based on observed and noted ability, rather than on paper qualifications. Maybe they have a point.

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PWD National Specialty

By Kris Cofiel and Chuck Teasley Photos by Phyllis Ensley

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allaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia was the place to be for Portuguese Water Dog Fanciers as the 20th PWDCA National Specialty was held September 17 - 23.

The United Sunshine States PWD Club (USSPWDC) was the host of this fabulous Garden Party that included Water Work, Agility, Tracking, Obedience, Rally, Futurity, Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes, and Breed Conformation.

The USSPWDC Specialty committee was headed up by Show Chairman Roy Cawley along with Hospitality Chair Marilu Novy, Performance Chair Meg DeFore and Conformation Chair Barbara Cawley. Over 40 other USSPWDC members as well as PWDCA members volunteered their time and expertise to the cause.

Seeing that “Water” is our dog’s middle name it is fitting to start off the specialty with Water Trials. The Trials were held over Saturday and Sunday and were capably judged by Mary Kay Schroeder and Catherine Gadd. There were over 125 entries over the two-day trial. The water trial site was absolutely

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beautiful with a relatively flat sandy beach, and a moderate depth of clean, cool water with a gentle current. There were many flawless performances as well as quite a few “almosts”. I would suggest that anyone currently judging or interested in judging Portuguese Water Dogs should attend a water trial. Seeing the working drive coupled with the conformation that makes a dog a fluid swimmer can only add to a judge’s complete knowledge and understanding of the PWD Standard.

Tracking was also held on Sunday, aptly judged by Tony Hinson, and Mary Mahaffey, DVM. With a total entry of 4 and a 100% pass rate, the Tracking Trial was a complete success.

Futurity was held on Monday, with judge Claire Dignard. The total entry was 34, with 22 competing for Best Junior in Futurity and 12 for Best Senior in Futurity.

Ms. Dignard diligently worked her way through the various classes before choosing Rockmere’s Bowen By the Sea, Owned by Kimberley Barrows, Bred by Linda and James Carey, handled by Rick Kreiger as Best Junior and Ch. Pouch Cove Sea Czar Allegiance, Owned by Peggy Helming and Milan Lint, Bred by Amy Lane,

Peggy Helming, and Milan Lint, Handled

by Michael Scott as Best Senior.

Agility trials were held on Monday and Tuesday, Judged by Lisa Rieves and Christen Dewey. There were 113 dogs entered with 289 runs on Monday and 276 runs on Tuesday. Agility High in Trial was awarded to Benhil’s Calm Before The Storm MXJ AWD, bred by Joan & Paul Bendure & Tamara Parszewski and owned by Jennifer Murray.

Tuesday also featured Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes judged

by Canadian Danik Dancause. 42 Veterans were entered and there were 100 Regular Sweepstakes entries.

Danik started his assignment with the Veterans. Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweepstakes came from the 7-9 Dog Class and was awarded to Ch. Odyseas Card Shark, owned and bred by Martha Thomas and shown by Colton Johnson.

Best Veteran in Sweeps came from the 7-9 Bitch Class and was awarded to Ch. Keepsake’s Reese Lightening, Owned by Barbara Floch, Bred by Shari Robinson and Toni Lett, handled by Ilona Griffioen. Puppy Sweepstakes Best of Opposite was awarded to C-Quel Sweet Lil Heartbreaker, owned

by Heather Shilo, A. Peereboom, and Jenny Krieger, bred by Shilo, Krieger, and T. Phillips, handled by Joanne Thibault from the 9-12 Bitch class. The Best in Sweepstakes winner came from the 9-12 dog class: Estrela Norte I Get a Kick Out of You, owned by Sherry Rady, Bred By Sherry Rady and Sharon Kang, handled by Rebecca Carner. Judge Dancause ran a very good ring with clear directions and just enough drama and excitement to keep the spectator’s attention on his final placements.

Tuesday evening brought a new event to the PWDCA National Specialty: For the first time in club history a Top 20 event was held. This event was chaired

by Kathy Beumiller and Milare Rude.

It was a black tie affair, complete with Champagne, deserts, and 19 of the invited dogs present. Dogs and handlers could sense that this was no ordinary dog show. Each entry circled the room while their selected music played, from oldies to current hits and everything in between. The event was presided over by Ms. Jayne Johns, Mr. Danik Dancause and Sondra Esporite.

The Fan Favorite Award was given to GCh. Driftwoods Call me Sexsea,

owned by Mary and Ron Salvey, Bred

by Morgin Powell and Colette Livingston, shown by Nikki King. The crowd was left in suspense as the announcement of the Top 20 award was kept secret until its announcement at the Awards banquet held on Friday evening. The inaugural Top 20 Award winner was GCh Spyglass’s Legend of Bahia, owned by Margaret Rembleske, Bred By Scott and Barbara Henley, and handled by Colton Johnson.

Wednesday dawned with the remnants of a severe thunder and lightening storm that dropped up to seven inches of rain in Pine Mountain.

The Specialty crew arrived to find the ring under at least 5 inches of water.

They feverishly attempted to remove the water and debris so that the ring would be ready for the scheduled 8:30 start of Veteran Dogs. Judge Nancy Liebes continuously inspected the ring until she felt it was safe though certainly not perfect. Judging was postponed until 9:30 and judging got underway shortly thereafter. Judge Liebes literally waded through the 20 Veteran Dogs entered.

After a brief break she began the task of judging 75 regular class dog entries.

Winners Dog went to the Open Dog, which was owner handled by Karine Simard, Deblon’s Rising Star to Pattedeau, bred by Barbara Bucheit. Reserve went to the Bred By Exhibitor Dog, Fog Horn Apollo, Owned and Bred by Judy and Torin Knorr, and handled by Judy. Ms. Liebes had a busy afternoon as she was presented with 5 Working Dogs. 11 Stud Dogs, 15 Brood Bitches, 8 Braces, and 3 Teams.

Wednesday was also slated for an Obedience trial which took place on the other side of Lake Robin at Callaway Gardens, while the weather did not wreak as much havoc on the Obedience Rings there were still some obstacles to the day as it seems that a heavy rain brings out Fire Ants, which made their presence known in both the rings and on the show grounds. The Obedience trial was proceeded over by two longtime PWD owners and PWDCA members, David Haddock and Frank Cardillino. Between the two of them they had 91 entries held in two separate rings. Obedience High in Trial came from the Open B class with a score of 196.5, Ch. Mariner Oceania CDX RN AX AXJ Owned, Bred, and Handled Continued on page 74

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Fifty-five years ago America was crooning along with Elvis to the tunes of Heartbreak Hotel and Love Me Tender. The first photograph of DNA molecules was published. The steamy nighttime soap, Peyton Place, was an instant hit on television. The Wizard of Oz was broadcast on the small screen for the first time and the biggest box office attraction at the movies was Around the World in Eighty Days.

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It Was A Very Good Year 1956 - Part Two

nd the June edition of Popular Dogs Magazine was even more than Wilber White Swan, Gregory of Kent, Percy Roberts, Ernest Chang and Seymour Weiss. There was a dramatic dog show story about a Pomeranian, a discussion of correct proportions in Working Dogs

by Reginald Cleveland, reporting on the West Coast shows by Edith Izant and a special feature on Afghan Hounds.

Coast Clips reported that at the Pomeranian specialty show

the day before the San Diego all-breed, Mrs. Eva Cohen put a puppy at its first show to Best of Winners. The following day Lew Starkey was judging. Bert Heath was ringside to see the same pup win the puppy class and before the winners ribbons were given he bought the dog for almost one thousand dollars. The Pom, originally owned by Blanche Rider, Rider’s Sparkling Gold Nugget, did not disappoint

– taking Breed and then Group at eight –monthsold. The next day the dog was sold again for a top price to Dickie Washington … “as a pet first and incidentally as a show dog.” Within two weeks the dog was titled and had a group 1 and a group 2 all before he turned nine months old.

In his column, Roundup, Reginald Cleveland discussed assessing the Working Group breeds and how important it was to see correct proportions by differentiating between the breeds that were to be square and the breeds that were to be rectangular. He maintained that the judge should “see” correct proportions as the group entered the ring thus keeping a firm focus on the whole dog and never the parts.

Edith Izant listed the winners at the 584 entry show at Phoenix. BIS was the Black Cocker, Ch. Ebony Don D repeating the win from San Diego. Ch. Harding’s Faust, the Dobe, took Working, Mrs. Ruschhaupt piloted her own Peke, Ch. Shanling Sing Lee, to best in Toys, Ch. Falcon of Heying Teckel, the Smooth Dachsie, won the Hound Group and the Kerry, Ch. Vixen’s Show Off topped the Terriers. The Non-Sporting winner was Mrs. Lona Jewett’s Boston, Ch. Clasen’s Carry On. Florsheim, Carlsen, McKean, and Withington As observers who are too often locked into a twenty-first century perspective on the Afghan Hound, we limit our appreciation of the breed and we limit our understanding of the significant contributions made by the “founders” of the breed in the United States. The special feature on Afghans in the 1956 issue of Popular Dogs Magazine can be a remedy for these shortcomings. First, in Alys S. Carlsen’s article, The Afghan Comes of Age, it reminds us that the breed is one of the newer additions to the purebred dog lexicon in America. Alys S. Carlsen explains that the first registered Afghans in the AKC stud book were entered in 1926 from the Dunwalk Kennels. “Three litter mates bred

by Miss Jean Manson of Scotland were a bitch named Tezin, and her brothers Bokhara and Bolan. In 1928 came the first American-bred registration by Valley Farm Kennels of Stamford, CT of the masked fawn bitch, Faida O’Valley Farm.

Continued on page 78

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ONTGOMERY OUND- P OCTOBER - 2011

West Highland White Terriers

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By Fred Askin, MD

Once again the weather graciously cooperated to bless the Terrier fancy with yet another glorious Montgomery County weekend. The Westie clans gathered from the U.S, Canada, and even Germany and Finland for another weekend of conviviality and competition in a wide spectrum of events. In conformation competition, Best of Breed wins on three of the four days were captured by Westies from Canada, with double honors going to GCh Blythefell Fergus, this year’s breed winner at Westminster and the World Dog Show in Paris. The Westminster triumph was also capped by a Group 4th to boot!)

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nder the innovative direction of its near legendary Show Chairman, Robert Black, Hatboro’s show grounds were reorganized to solve water damage issues and the show went off smoothly.

Westies were shown in their usual location, indoors. Judging at the Thursday Hatboro show was conducted by Mrs. Connie H Clark, from Rancho Del Rio, California. In the regular classes there were 16 Dogs entered with only two absent. Winners Dog went to Dusty Toes Magical Hobbes (Glenbrittle’s Hole In One x Ch Wyndbrae’s Snow Dancer) owned by Deborah Dalton, bred by the owner and Dr. Pamela Whiting and shown by Ernesto Lara. Reserve was taken by Scorybrek Ross (Ch Scorybrek Showdown x Scorybrek Wigglesworth) owned and bred by Terry Stokes. In Bitches, 19 entered with just three absent. For Winners Bitch, Mrs. Clark chose Shamrock White Diamonds (Ch Mac-Ken-Chars Superhero x Ch Shamrock Chanel No 5 O’Stoneyhill) bred and owned by Janie Emerson. Reserve went to Mc Amis’ Ready To Rumble (Ch Glengrogans Cooper’s Kilt x Ch

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photo courtesy of Chet Jezierski Mc Amis’ Phantom Piper of Duntrue) owned by Julie Smith and bred by J. and A. Smith.

In Best of Breed competition there were 28 entries (19D, 9B) with three absent (1D, 2B). Mrs. Clark chose Canadian –bred GCh Blythefell Fergus for Best of Breed. “Bennie” (Ch Ashgate U.S. Blythfell Montrose x Berryhill Daisies Don’t Lie) is owned and bred by Carol Hufnagel and is shown by Chrystal Murray. Best of Winners went to the WB with Best of Opposite being awarded to Ch Camcrest Caprice’s Devil With A Blue Dress (Ch Camcrest Pinkerton PI; CDX, RE,AX,AXJ,SEPAX x Camcrest The Dancing Queen) owned by Renee Glover and Sandy Campbell and bred by Caprice Chappas and Sandy Campbell. Select Dog was GCh Bar-Dan’s Remington Steele and Select Bitch was Ch Laurelwynds Bekka O Sweetsounds. Awards of Merit went to GCh Wyndbrae’s Maclaren, Ch Silveroaks Special Edition At Kirkton and to GCh Camcrest Up On the Rooftop at Rime.

The Friday Hatboro Show was adjudicated by Mrs. Cathy De La Garza from South Houston, Texas. In the regular classes there were 16 Dogs entered with four absent. The Winners Dog was Bar

One’s Semper Fi (Dawn N’ Glencarron Back N’ Time, TD x Ch Dawn’s Maid In the Shade) owned by Judy Arenz, Dawn Martin and Margaret Golladay, bred by the owners and presented by Leonardo Garcini. Reserve was Starlight Show Stopper (Ashridgelee Takeover x Starlight Fair Warning) owned by Lisa Weate and bred by Pat Gama. In Bitches, there were 20 entered with six absent. Mrs. De La Garza went to the 12-18 month class for Winners Bitch and gave the award to Camcrest Denim N Diamonds At Briarpatch ( Ch Karamynd No Strings on Me x Camcrest Miss Moneypenny) owned by Barbara Goss and bred by Sandy Campbell and A. and A. Lim. Reserve went, as on Thursday, to Mc Amis’ Ready To Rumble.

Thirty entries (19D, 11B) were listed for Best of Breed with four absent (2D, 2B).

For BOB, the judge turned to Ch Skyehigh’s MKC Bonaparte (Ch Mac-Ken Chars Twinoaks Napoleon x Mac-Ken-Chars Dixie O’Skyehigh) “Party Boy” lives in Canada with his owner-handler, Lindy Barrow, and was bred by her and Jaimi Glodek. This dog is remarkable, with true “westitude”, and has had a truly amazing recovery after a debilitating case of medication-related StevensJohnson syndrome. The WB was BW and Continued on page 82

All That Glitters...

Crystal

Three Group First Wins In A Row.

Multiple Group & Multiple Best In Specialty Winner GCh. Telstar’s All That Glitters At Cinni-Bon #12 Boxer and climbing quickly Sensationally Handled by Wendy Bettis

The Complete Package “…extremely pretty head…smooth..super topline… moved extremely well…This is one to watch in the future as I understand she is just beginning her Specials career.”

—ABC Nationals Judge Mrs. Shirley Bell Judge Mr. Lowell Davis

Judge Mrs. Lowell Davis

Judge Mr. Robert Caswell

Breeder/Owners: Bonnie Wagaman & Jennifer Tellier Cinni-Bon Boxers-San Diego, California • www.cinnibonboxers.com *CC system, Breed & All Breed points

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September 20 to 25, 2011 Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center Carlisle, Pa.

AMERICAN CHESAPEAKE CLUB NATIONAL SPECIALTY

by DYANE BALDWIN

Photos by Jane Pappler, Kerrie Tartarka, Michele Keehn

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ith the motif of a Pa Dutch hex sign symbolizing friendship, goodwill and abundance everywhere, Chesapeake people from all over gathered in Carlisle in late September. The Chesapeake Bay retriever is a versatile breed and the national show week reflects that versatility-tracking, agility, rally, obedience, conformation and working tests were all offered. The show drew 339 dogs with 491 entries plus 75 in Rally. The 2011 show was dedicated to Stan Silver, late husband of show chair Joanne Silver.

Stan was a dedicated Chesapeake man who is fondly remembered for the lovely bidding “wars” at the fundraising auctions. He was missed. Kudos to the committee for a well run event, in particular co-chair Gina Downing and Trophy chairs Marty Smith and Stacey George. A BIG thanks to Joanne Silver for the hard working in putting together such a great event.

Tuesday saw the arrival of cars, vans and motor homes from across the US and Canada. Overseas breeders and fanciers were well represented with spectators and exhibitors from New Zealand, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Germany, the UK and Colombia. The first event Tracking was held offsite nearby in Gettysburg. Many took the time to tour

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the battlefield and museum as well as attending the tracking event.

On Wednesday Agility (also off site) chaired by Karen Shaffer and Dawn Logan started the day’s events. Karen and Dawn ran a well disciplined trial which drew 33 Chesapeakes. In the evening it was a time to informally get together and catch up on the latest wins, puppies and upcoming breedings.

Linda Cayton and Renee Wolfe kept the hospitality room well supplied and everyone appreciated their goody bags.

Thursday saw the Carlisle show headquarters stepping into the spotlight.

Obedience and Rally are typically well supported at the National. This year was no exception as there were 80 entries in obedience and 75 in rally. Chairs Sue Cone and Betsy Horn Humer ran a full slate of classes including the ever popular Team competition, which everyone looks forward to. The teams all have a “theme” with corresponding costumes.

While they did not come home with the highest score, the Wizard of Oz team easily won with the best costumes! High In Trial and High Combined (197.5 & 194) went to the well tuned team of Sue Cone and Longmeadow Susquehanna UDX2 OM2 from Open B. Hannah is owned by Sue and Paul Herzog and was bred by Laura Herzog. Canine Good Citizen and

Therapy testing were also offered during the day. Meghan Conner Timmerman ran a show handling class in the late afternoon after obedience was completed. The limit quickly filled and the proceeds went to Chesapeake rescue. Thursday evening featured a welcome party, annual club meeting and a breeders’ seminar run the Judges/Breeders Education Committee- all well attended. The first of three showings of the upcoming breed DVD for judges & breeders was also held.

Friday morning threatened “Chesapeake weather” –rain and wind.

Sweepstakes and Puppy Special attraction judge Angie Cox (Chesacola) of TN luckily escaped the later deluge. The puppy attraction proved popular, drawing an entry of 18 many promising youngsters. Best 4-6 Puppy was Colonial’s Spiced Rumfire owned by Johanna & Michael Coutu; Best Opp 4-6 Puppy was Blackwaters Livin On The Edge owned by W. Joyce and Jeffery T Shaw. Both puppies were bred and shown by their breeders too.

From an entry of 55 in Puppy Sweepstakes, Ms. Cox chose the 15-18 mos. male class winner Pond Hollow Bryce Canyon for her Best In Sweepstakes.

A lovely balanced and angled light deadgrass dog, he was breeder/owner handled by Dyane Baldwin and is coowned by Jennifer Baldwin and cobreeder Marie Stump. Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes (also from 15-18 mos.) was the well moving light brown bitch Mercer’s Duck and Bones. She is bred and owned by Dana & Veronica Mercer of Canada and handled by Dana. Veteran Sweepstakes with an entry of 42 was won by the lovely bitch Ch Eastern Waters

Chasin A Dream from the 8 & under 10 class.

She is owned by Betsy & Rupert Humer. Best of Opposite Sex to her was Karen and Ron Anderson’s handsome male Ch Chestnut Hills Barnacle from the 10 and over class.

Unfortunately the weather did not hold off for the dog classes-downpours.

However some quick thinking and a large tent provided Elliott Weiss of CT with bearable conditions for judging the 54 class dog and 45 non-regular dog entries. He selected his Bred-by exhibitor class winner Redlions Haystack, who did not put a foot down wrong as his Winners Dog. He is owned/ bred and handled by Jane Pappler.

Reserve went to the Open class winner Chestnut Hills Out and About owned by Karen and Ron Anderson and Christine Levenknight, who was handling. NonRegular Class Winners were: Veteran Dog 8-10 Ch Pond Hollow Rafe On The Run JH; Veteran Dog 10 & Over Ch Chesabars Copper Mine; Field Trial Dog Frosty Hills Seacoast Bulrush SH **; Hunt Dog Ch Poisetts Giz Mo Healer JH; Stud Dog Ch Redlions Hit Doctor MH and Brace winners well match team of Ch/ MACH Pond Hollow Deck The Halls & Ch Pond Hollow American Girl.

Friday evening featured a “PA Country Fair” themed dinner buffet with games and prizes plus a silent auction.

Lois Wida and Ann Law really did a great job on turning the room into a country fair. There also was a large

historical display of various Chesapeakes and breeders from the 1880’s to 1990’s and a Young Artists Competition available for viewing. The Judges Education Chair Ann Jeffcoat and JEC Betsy Humer put on the education program for judges with hands on.

Saturday turned out to be a 360 degree change from Friday weather wise. Dr. Richard Hilderman of SC sorted through an entry of 90 regular class and 51 non-regular class bitches. Winners Bitch came from the large Bred By classChesabars Charge And Return bred by Patsy & Rudy Barber/Diane & Mitchel Horwitz and owned by Diane & Mitchel.

Reserve came out of the big 12-18 mos. class Dut Chesse Rozy’s Sweet Magnolia who was bred by Jim & JoAnn Colvin/ Jill & Rob Conroy and owned by Jill and Robb. Non-Regular Class Winners were: Veteran Bitch 8-10 Ch Sandbars Grace Under Fire; Veteran Bitch 10 & Over Ch Chestnut Hills Double Rainbows; Field Trial Bitch Redlions Notorious Wren SH ***; Hunt bitch Ottercreeks First Lady Zoey SH; Brood bitch Ch Chesabars Flashback.

The Best Junior Handler was Annie Henshaw from the Novice Senior class handling Ch Poisetts Doctor Mallard.

In the afternoon, Elliott Weiss, certainly enjoying the pleasanter conditions,

faced an entry of 77 specials (45-32) plus the non-regular winners. His choice for Best of Breed made history as the winner was over from Sweden and had made his AKC title earlier in the Spring. Ch/ Su Ch Doublecoat’s Christmas Joy is the first dog from overseas to win a national specialty in the US. He is owned by Catherina and Kaj Lindstrom of Langas, Sweden and was expertly handled by pro Diane Baker. BOS to Debra WileyCuevas’ homebred Ch Quailridges Take It To The Limit handled by Debra. Select dog GrCh Chesabars Copper Reflection JH owned by Patsy and Rudy Barber; Select Bitch Ch Coolwaters The Tide is High owned by Tom Flores and Kerrie Tartarka. Awards of Merit went to: Gr Ch Mudcreeks Red Moose-Diane and Larry Lentz; Ch Chesabars Copper Mine-Patsy Barber & Mitchel & Diane Horwitz; Ch Chesabars Mr. Doots Mason-Wesley & Jeffrey Matthias; Ch Sandbars Grace Under Fire-Fred Konrad & Diane Baker; Ch Silvercreeks Star of Bear Run-Susan Scarini.

A well attended banquet with a live auction topped off the day. Everyone left with the strains of Deep In the Heart of Texas playing in their heads as they looked forward to the 2012 show in San Antonio, Texas.

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THE HUNGARIAN MUDI

by Agnes Buchwald

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he idea to talk about a Hungarian rare dog showed up during a nice dinner with Wayne Ferguson, who I am honored and proud to call my friend. Wayne at the beginning of his adult life lived around and worked with Hungarian immigrants, and to my surprise – speaks a little RI WKLV GLI¿FXOW DQG ³UDUH´ ODQguage. We talked about family, dogs, politics, and Hungarian food of course. Laughed together at the waiter’s suggestion of a pasta hamburger but we opted for the safer taste of a grilled salmon, and a glass

of wine while enjoying some hours of a nice talk, promising to repeat this program as soon as a chance shows up.

I talked already about the Hungarian food, music, history, and culture, but never mentioned one of the country great and important features: Hungary is extremely rich in medicinal waters. There is an old saying; If you spring a well in Hungary VRRQHU RU ODWHU \RX ZLOO ÂżQG WKHUmal water. Regarding thermal and medicinal waters, small DV LW LV +XQJDU\ LV UDQNHG ÂżIWK in the world. The country has around a thousand medicinal drinking wells and spas, which have proved to be helpful to cure several problems as blood pressure, stomach, and respiratory disorders, wounds and skin problems, etc.

The medicinal baths were introduced 2000 years ago by

the ancient Roman soldiers who were stationed in this area. Later the Turks established the steam baths (erected in 1566/70), which are still working.

As the Hungarian medicinal EDWK ZLWK LWV EHQHÂżFLDO HIIHFWV ZDV discovered it very quickly gained a well deserved international reputation. The abundance of medicinal waters in Budapest is unparalleled even by international standards and before the Turks were used by the Celts and the Romans (ancient records show that private and public baths were popular among these civilizations).

The springs of various temperatures and therapeutic effects supply a daily volume of 70 million liters. The 123 thermal and 400 mineral springs come from many sources. Because there are so many, and all open for the visitors, especially in Budapest it is easy to ÂżQG RQH DQG HQMR\ WKH UHOD[LQJ HIfects of the waters.

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owners carolyn koch victor malzoni, jr. handlers larry cornelius marcelo veras breeders eugene z. zaphiris matthew h. stander

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the top winning skye terrier in the history of the breed

best of breed for the second consecutive year skye terrier club of america national specialty judge mr. edd bivin this past weekend back-to-back group firsts and another best in show

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‘Tis The Season For Food

by Carlotta Cooper

I think I can speak for my dogs, and I know I speak for myself, when I say that we’re headed into one of our favorite seasons. That would be food season! At my house we consider food season to run from around the time candy appears in the stores for Halloween until after the last leftover has been eaten following Christmas. That’s at least three months of fattening but delicious food.

Countersurfing

As you probably know, it’s important to take some extra precautions during the holidays when you have dogs. My dogs are experts at sniffing out food, countersurfing, grabbing food right off the table, and even taking food out of the oven. No kidding! My girl Billie has taken food right out of the oven before when it was cooling and never left a crumb. My dear, former significant other and I were preparing Thanksgiving dinner one year and got busy at the stove for a minute. We turned back to the counter to find my sweet girl Sami with her head stuck in a big can of pineapple slices. She really loved pineapple. She stole some ham that day, too. (No, I don’t think the dogs broke us up. Why do you ask?) So, if you have dogs “helping” you in the kitchen, keep an eye on them and your food.

Chocolate

No doubt you know that you need to keep certain foods away from dogs.

Chocolate is right at the top of the list.

I’ve already been dipping into the candy aisle at the store and my girl Pearl gave me a scare today. I was eating a Kit Kat bar and dropped it in the floor. She was faster than I was and ate the candy. Luckily it wasn’t enough to harm her, but it shows how fast something can happen when you have chocolate.

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The rule about chocolate is that the darker it is, the more dangerous it is to your dog. Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, a xanthine compound similar to caffeine, which can produce symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, vomiting, restlessness, and, in extreme cases, it can be fatal. Dogs metabolize chocolate much more slowly than humans do, so while theobromine just gives us a pleasant buzz when we eat chocolate, it can have serious effects on your dog. Chocolate also contains caffeine which isn’t good for your dog either.

According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, you will find the following approximate amounts of theobromine in different kinds of chocolate: • Dry cocoa powder = 800 mg/oz • Unsweetened (Baker’s) chocolate = 450 mg/oz • Cocoa bean mulch = 255 mg/oz • Semisweet chocolate and sweet dark chocolate = 150-160 mg/oz • Milk chocolate = 44-64 mg/oz • White chocolate contains an insignificant source of methylxanthines In general, the larger your dog is, the more chocolate your dog would need to eat to be affected. However, your dog could eat just a small amount of dark chocolate and it would affect him more than eating a larger amount of milk chocolate.

So, just keep the Halloween candy and the Christmas cookies and pies away from your dog.

Other foods to avoid

There are other foods you should avoid giving your dog, not just during the holidays but all year long.

Alcohol: Don’t give your dog alcohol to drink. Yes, dogs can become drunk. Alcohol can also lead to coma and even death in dogs.

Avocados: Do not give your dog the pits from avocados, or from other pitted foods such as peaches and plums. However, owners who have avocado trees report that lots of dogs love to eat avocados (minus the pits) and the avocados help them grow beautiful, shiny coats and have healthy skin. At least one dog food includes avocados in their food.

Bones: Bones are a matter of debate for dog owners.

Some owners who feed a raw food diet give their dogs raw meaty bones as part of the diet. Other owners believe that bones are not safe to give to dogs. Raw bones are usually all right to give your dog, with supervision, though it is possible for them to cause a puncture in your dog’s intestinal tract or to become lodged. It is important not to give your dog cooked bones that can splinter.

Cat food: Do not give your dog cat food. It usually contains much more protein than dog food and has other ingredients that are not appropriate for dogs. (Don’t feed your cat dog food either. It is not balanced to meet a cat’s needs.)

Caffeine: Do not give your dog products that contain caffeine, such as coffee, colas, tea, or chocolate. Caffeine is dangerous for dogs. Continued on page 94

MULTIPLE GROUP AND BEST IN SPECIALTY WINNER

Best In Show Winning GCh. Valhalla’s Ascent At Rochford

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and J ohn THANK YOU JUDGE MR. RICHARD LASHBROOK

THANK YOU JUDGE MR. JOSEPH GREGORY

Owners: Lourdes Carvajal and Janet Quick Breeders: Darlene Bergan and Sarah Wooten

Presented by: John Gerszewski

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New Jersey in the Fall:

The Harvest “T

his wind is killing my knees,” Denny Mounce sighed. “I’m okay when it’s warm. But when it gets cold like this, they ache.”

She made the trip from balmy Round Top, Texas, where the weather was 82, to Augusta, New Jersey, for the Friday and Saturday Palisades Kennel Club shows. The temperature registered a chilly 49F on this Saturday afternoon. Because of wind whipping through the showgrounds, it felt much colder, maybe as cold as in 13,000 BC when the Wisconsin Glacier covered this entire Kittatinny Valley in northwestern New Jersey and the town of Augusta lay under 300 meters of ice. Well, maybe not quite that cold. But cold enough for Denny to consider another appointment with her sports medicine orthopedist to see what more he could do.

New Jersey’s Harvest Cluster is one of autumn’s final outdoor shows in the east.

The really hot and humid days of September have waned, usually leaving behind mild sun and warm, dry air. Nature is going through one last fling by turning the quiet green hills into vivid colors. Oak trees turn red, brown, or russet; hickories, bright bronze; aspen and poplar, golden yellow. Maple trees, shades of brilliant scarlet. Elm leaves are a disappointment; they simply shrivel and fall, exhibiting little color other than drab brown.

Days are shortening. By the time Best in Show came around at 6 pm, the sky had turned to dusky shadows and everyone who didn’t bring their winter coat was shivering.

Early Saturday morning, perennial steward Dottie Davis, also known as The Candy Lady, received the phone call she had been dreading for eleven years. Her 56-year old daughter, Cindy, was gone.

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Cindy had bravely battled cancer for more than a decade. Many times she triumphed; the cancer receded. But it always returned.

Dottie had spent the week at Cindy’s bedside, suffering along with her, knowing the end was near.

“She’s in a better place,” Dottie told the many exhibitors who came to comfort her.

“She can’t suffer anymore.” Cindy Davis was

Cluster

By Sharon Sakson

a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force. She had planned her own funeral, which would take place at Arlington National Cemetery, but not for several weeks because of the long waiting list.

Chief steward Priscilla Gabosch stayed close. Priscilla lost her husband Carl just a few months ago. She understood Dottie’s desire to stay at the show. There would be days, weeks, and months ahead of mourning.

“It’s better for Dottie to be here,” Priscilla said. “We’re her family, too.”

It is indeed heartening that people who fight so bitterly in their breed and kennel clubs can come together in sympathy for a fellow dog lover. Dottie’s Great Dane puppy, Trina, recently purchased from Finland, was with her to provide canine comfort.

Friday’s Best in Show went to a Cocker Spaniel, not the #1 dog in the country but a buff ASCOB named Daniel, Ch. Hitrails Clouds In My Eyes. As he flew around the ring, you could almost hear Elton John softly singing, “Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane, I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain, Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye, God, it looks like Daniel, must

be the clouds in my eyes.” Breeder/owner Kenyon Fairey and handler Per Rismyhr .

Friday’s Best in Show had been planned for an outdoor ring, but because of the cold rain, was shifted to one of the exhibition buildings of the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show Grounds.

That led to lobbying, the next day, for similar shifts into cover. But the rain had receded, and the wind was not strong enough to convince AKC representative Patti Proctor to move the event indoors.

Honi Reisman was on hand to judge the Afghan Hound Club of Long Island’s Supported Entry. Did she have a good time?

“Yes, other than freezing to death!” At the Continued on page 98

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True North (Strong and Free)

“Nobody wants to die. Even people that want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there.”

— Steve Jobs, Stanford commencement address, June 2005.

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usually write this column on a Steve Jobs device, my beloved Mac. I never thought about the genius behind it until now.

Yesterday when my Blackberry was useless all day I had wished I had a few more Apple products! (With apologies to the Canadian RIM team).

It is amazing what one man did to change the way we communicate.

Yet we all read Dog News in one of the oldest formats of communication, print. So to show respect for Steve Jobs I am going to talk about death. I apologize.

Things that make you go hmmmm?

First here in Canada we seem to be experiencing the death of the dog show. Entries are getting smaller and smaller; clubs are trying to do their own form of CPR by holding 2 shows a day, but this seems to have sped up the aging process as entries are spread thin and points even thinner.

Case in point, one of the hallmarks of the Ontario summer show circuit was the seemingly unflappable Oxford County Kennel Club. It appears that news of its death was not exaggerated. This club folded with little or no notice to the fancy. Held the second weekend in July in gorgeous Woodstock, this show had great judging panels, superb prizes and large entries. One of the hardest working clubs, there was a free pancake breakfast each morning of this 3 day event, numerous specialty shows and large spacious rings. But the thing I think people are missing in this conversation is this; did this club fold because of declining entries? Or was it another common ailment of the Canadian dog show scene, the lack of young kennel club members who are there to do the hard work of

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running a dog show? It appears that we will never know the answer, and as for now it doesn’t much matter as they are dead and gone.

The saddest moment The other day I am at the vet clinic with 2 of my dogs just waiting to get them vaccinated. I am having a friendly chat with the vet techs who know me well.

All of a sudden from the back of the clinic there are panicked looks and one of the other techs runs out the door to the coffee shop next door. A minute later a young man comes rushing into the clinic led by his mother. They are shown quickly to an exam room where you hear crying from the mother and anguished cries from the young man of “I don’t understand, I don’t understand.” They had brought the young man’s golden retriever into the clinic that morning as she just wasn’t herself, she had collapsed while being examined by the vet and was rushed into emergency surgery where she died on the table. This is a terrible, terrible thing to

happen to anyone and their beloved pet.

We have all lost a pet and been though the sadness that it brings. But this was a deeper tragedy for this young man as this grey faced golden that had come to an untimely death was his Seeing Eye dog. The young man was about 20 years old, the golden about 10, and she was the only eyes he had ever known. Sitting there in the waiting room with my young hopefuls I was saddened and humbled. I make my living showing dogs and have been through the loss of many a beloved pet. Yet I feel that anything that I have experienced in the death of a pet pales in comparison to what happened that day.

This young man lost a bond that many of us will never understand. I will forever hear those words whenever I enter that clinic “I don’t understand.”

And now the results Here it is mid-October and with just 10 weekends of dog shows left things are still tight between the Top 10 dogs in Canada.

The top ten dogs of all breeds as of Oct. 15, 2011 are: 1 Peke Ch St Aubrey Niklaus Of Elsdon 2 Afghan GCh Mijkelh Sikanni of Procyon 3 Sheltie Ch Mystic Ava Gardner 4 Skye Terrier Ch Kishniga’s HMS Gunsmoke 5 GWP Ch RLB Drakkar’s Tom Foolery 6 Malamute Ch Mytuk’s Technical Knock Out 7 Am Cocker GCh Mario N Beechwood’s Midnight Express 8 Gt Schz Ch Skansen’s Great Gatsby 9 Std Schz GCh Steinhaus Tres Bien 10 Westie Ch Leman Thalie

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&

The Best In Specialty Show & Multiple Group Winning

GCH. PYRLESS NO-BRAINER To Group First!

Thank you Judge Mr. Paul Willhauck Breeder PyrlessGreatPyreness.com Dr. Valerie Seeley

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“RALEIGH”

Where’s He Going???

Great Pyrenees Club of America Hall of Fame Entrant A Top Five Great Pyrenees All-Breed* Owners Sean & Rebecca Garvin

Handler Sue Capone, PHA

*The Dog News Top Ten List

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Off The Leash

By Shaun Coen

Quick quiz:

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hich would you say most closely defines a “commercial breeder”? a) anyone who owns 10 intact females b) anyone who possesses an intact female animal “for the purpose of the sale, indirect sale or exchange of animals” c) neither a nor b d) both a and b e) all the above

If you can’t select an answer, don’t be too hard on yourself. Neither, apparently, can members on City Councils across the country, which is part of the problem when trying to address concerns — whether real or imagined— with dog owning and breeding limits. Canine legislation is not very cut and dry and often left open to interpretation, which often results is larger obstacles than the ones being attempted to tackle. Even more problematic, those in charge of defining the terms put forth in these endeavors often have absolutely no or very little experience in the whelping box or on the other end of a lead and fail to seek out the expertise of those who do.

This year the Tulsa, Oklahoma City Council has been wrestling with a piece of legislation originally intended to address puppy mills in the state but which puts significant restrictions on responsible hobby breeders and dog owners. Part of the verbiage in the proposal defines a commercial breeder as answer b) to the above question, anyone who possesses an intact female animal “for the purpose of the sale, indirect sale or exchange of animals”. It’s not clear if a permit would be required for those who fall under this definition but if the past is any indication, you’d be wise to wager on the affirmative that a significant price tag will be attached to such a permit. Current state law in Oklahoma defines a commercial breeder as answer ‘a’ in the above question, anyone who owns 10 intact females. Would such a much more restrictive —not to mention vague— definition (how does one decipher who possesses an intact female animal for the purpose of the ‘indirect sale of animals’, exactly?) result in a mass exodus of Tulsa breeders to other areas of the Sooner State with the more relaxed definition of commercial breeder? Possibly. Were the financial ramifications of such a move ever considered before or during deliberations of this proposal? One must wonder, because also included in the proposal is the creation of a Private Kennel Permit. The PKP would allow exemptions on the ownership limits, but only in areas specifically zoned for kennels, which are typically industrial or commercial areas.

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permits would be issued to hobby breeders operating out of their homes in more desirable residential areas. Hobbyists would be forced to reconsider their avocation and decide whether to open up shop in an industrial or commercial area of the city, or, alternatively, say goodbye to Tulsa and perhaps Oklahoma altogether and move the dog bowls and dog shows and the considerable amount of revenue they generate each year out of the ‘dust bowl’, and ‘sooner’ rather than later.

Hobby breeders are unnecessarily hit hard under the Tulsa proposal. Currently, those who hold hobbyist permits are exempted from the city’s current 3-dog limit law and its mandatory spay/neuter requirements. This new proposal would cap permit holding hobbyists at five intact dogs or cats and – here’s the kicker – they would be permitted to breed only ONE litter per year.

Some may say one litter per year is plenty but neither the number of litters nor the number of puppies in a litter (nor the number of dogs bred and owned, for that matter) is the real issue here. It’s really a question of quality over quantity.

One abused dog or puppy is one too many and must not be tolerated.

But the arbitrary threshold of one litter, three intact females or five intact dogs or cats simply doesn’t make sense. Owners and breeders are either responsible or they’re not, regardless of the number of dogs owned or bred. They must be considered on an individual, caseby-case basis, the same way that ‘dangerous’ dogs must be instead of condemning entire breeds in matters of breed specific legislation.

(Not to digress, but this matter really hit home this week in Westchester County, New York, when a dog breeder lost 20 Italian mastiffs in a 20 x 20 foot backyard shed fire.

The blaze was sparked by one of several space heaters warming the area. Officials say the owner of the dogs, Ross Taylor, will not face cruelty charges despite the fact that he is facing a host of other code violations, including breeding dogs in a residential area. What’s worse, Taylor’s breeding business was shut

down in 2006. This is a tragic accident, no doubt; but this is an irresponsible breeder, a repeat offender that should face the consequences of his actions under the fullest extent of the law.)

But back to Tulsa: Shortly before going to press, Sheila Goffe, Director of the American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department, remarked, “Regarding Tulsa, we have some great news. We are doing our final round of checks and we are just about to add this initiative to our ‘successes’ list. Tulsa City Council Vice Chairman [Jim] Mautino, who sponsored the proposal, has been unable to garner support in the City Council for the measure and has pulled it from the Council’s calendar. The session ends in December, so it is unlikely to come back. Moreover, Mautino lost a primary challenge so it looks like the proposal—along with Mautino’s career on the City Council—has come to the end of its line.

“An enormous amount of credit goes to local club members in Tulsa who rose to the occasion by attending public hearings en masse, contacting and setting up one-on-one meetings with members of the city council, and educating them about the value of responsible dog owners and breeders in the City and the revenue that the local dog shows bring into the community.

We’ve been pleased to support local efforts by sending letters of concern, issuing Legislative Alerts, and providing them with talking points, economic statistics, and other information to share with the council.

“The success in Tulsa demonstrates that when we all work together, we really can push back against some of the worst proposals out there.”

And continued cooperation is certainly needed, as the ‘hits’ keep coming for those who wish to defend their rights to own and breed dogs responsibly.

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Breathtaking Bulgaria

by Yossi Guy

Photos by Yossi Guy and Dalit Elan

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anging on for dear life, clutching poor Kiwi with one hand and trying to hang on to the ski lift with the other while my backpack wouldn’t enable me to settle in properly…

It was probably the scariest moment of my life – my first time on a ski lift facing my fear of heights, on the one hand, and the unbelievably beautiful mountain ahead of me, on the other hand. Kiwi, my two-year-old Sheltie, was more or less dangling 30 feet in the air because I couldn’t sit back in the seat. The operators noticed my predicament, halted the lift, put it in reverse and helped me into the seat.

We then began the climb to the peak of a tall Bulgarian mountain, some 6,700 feet high.

Floating in mid-air, above the treetops, getting closer and closer to the top. After a 20-minute ride, we got off the lift and walked towards a hidden surprise – a lovely lake glistening in the afternoon sunshine, with calm, clear water, surrounded by even higher peaks.

After a nice walk, we began the descent, even scarier than the climb because now the entire mountain with its enormous slopes was in plain view. However, Kiwi and I had already gotten used to the odd means of transportation, and after alleviating my fears I let the gorgeous scenery sink in: a breathtaking experience in every sense of the word.

And those were the most awesome hours on my trip to the Bulgarian ski resort, Bansko, for a triple CACIB show on the first weekend in October. Continued on page 104

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And More

A BOOK FOR AND ABOUT BREEDERS...

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book has just been published called “Keys to Top Breeding.” This book helps to share with the international world of longtime concerned pure bred dog breeders the thoughts and insights of 22 of the most successful breeders of the last decade or so. Compiled and written by Pekka Hannula and Marjo Nygard of Finland the timeliness of this tome must be acknowledged as the role of the breeder in our sport becomes even more critical as one strives to breed healthier, well constructed dogs with good temperaments. Why only last week Pat Trotter, who is one of the featured 22 international breeders represented in “Keys” (there are a total of four American kennels represented-Vin Melca-Trotter, Deja Vu Briards-Terry Miller, Edgewood English Cocker Spaniels, Bonnie Threlfall and Heatherbull English Bulldogs-Jean and Bob Hetherington) raised the extremely interesting question asking when in America did the judging of dogs become more important than the breeding of dogs.

This book therefore has particular significance to those Americans faced with and acknowledging the problem raised by her and goes a long way in stressing the value and importance of the breeder to the overall sport of the dog show world. I would make this book basically a must read for every breeder in America. Additionally it would be a good idea for every judge to read and re-read this book as it contains insights about the thinking, mentality and philosophies of breeders throughout the world. Other countries represented are Finland (6 kennels), UK (5 kennels),with Sweden, Portugal, Norway, Australia, the Netherlands and Italy one each. Perhaps one of the underlying thoughts throughout “Keys” is the concept that it is important for breeders the world round to be interested in and learn the value of breeds other than just your own breed since this will result in a broader understanding of all dogs. The cover photo is a wonderful feature of an old Chinese statue, from the Han period (2200-2300 years ago), which was found around the famous Terracotta Army and was later bought by Kari Jarvinen at an auction held in Stockholm. All in all this is a most successful publishing effort and a book of value, which most every breeder should cherish. Inquires at www. topbreeding.fi The cost is $40 plus $10 postage, which may sound a bit high but considering the topic and that this is a limited publishing edition it’s well worth the price.

I understand that in addition to Larry Sorenson Pat Cruz has also submitted her petition and will be running from the floor as well.

Other hopefuls have until November 14th or 15th to get their petitions in. I am told that at least two or three

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other people are considering a run as well. I’m not too sure why there is such a great push to run from the floor when the Nominating Committee did the work it was assigned to do. It has become somewhat de rigueur for people to run from the floor when the Nominating Committee did not nominate those interested in being selected originally. I know this was the case with Cruz and I believe Sorenson as well. Lynette Saltzman years ago as I recall was the first person to run from the floor but I can’t remember if she was denied by a Nominating Committee or did not submit her name at all.

Thereafter and particularly in the days of Elaine Young it sort of became an anathema to be nominated at all by the Nominating Committee and those running from the floor would jump in without even submitting their names to the NC. But times have truly changed and the Nominating Committees are no longer the Board Chairman’s rubber stamp as they were years ago. Now they are more independent and for the past several years have done what I consider to be a pretty good job of vetting people. Certainly this years NC came up with three people with good credentials--not excellent but good and quite frankly from what I have heard many people who they originally approached were not interested in becoming Board Members. (Can you blame them?) I am not too sure the aspect of running from the floor has not past its prime insofar as usefulness is concerned. I mean Larry and or Pat are two nice people but quite frankly are either of their backgrounds so strong as to be Board Members for other corporations who do the amount of business AKC does.

I do not think so--neither of them possess any unique business backgrounds, both are former AKC employees and depending upon to whom one speaks their job performances at AKC may have been sadly questionable at best. I fear that both are being used and promoted by people who hope to get their votes in certain areas which is hardly a reason to support anyone. Unless

someone of unusual talent or ability comes along I would have to say that sticking with those nominated by the NC is the best route to go in this upcoming election. But of course that’s my opinion, which is usually totally different an opinion than that held by the majority of the delegates. I have just heard that Robert Schroll has submitted his name to run from the floor as well as the two Delegates named above. I have known him for a very long time too as an active and concerned breeder of dogs. Little else do I know about him except that he too is a very nice person who does not carry for me the same baggage as do Larry or Pat. His business background and workings as a Delegate are unknown to me, at least.

Whoops…another submittee has just entered his name, that of John Ronald, someone with whom we are all familiar.

I would be remiss in observing that most of the all-breeds being held in conjunction with the Invitational in Florida seem to have gone out of their way not to have invited many of the “visiting judges’ who will be judging at the Invitational and the World Challenge Cup. It will be interesting to see how the Invitational affects the competing shows on the same weekend throughout the country. I have a feeling there will be little effect except insofar as the top dogs are concerned and this will depend upon the panels of course. The World Challenge will have no effect on competing shows but weather in the North could result in many a double entry. Again from where I sit I would prefer to see the Invitational held in the middle of the week so that it does not compete with any AKC shows on the weekend. There is no longer live TV so this should be easily accomplished although it would I admit it may take some of the allure away from the Invitational itself. Perhaps not though as a stand alone event can sometimes be more enticing than a weekend one.

The Best In Specialty Show Winning

GCh. Expression It Is What It Is

“Taja”

First weekend out with Curtiss: Receives Group Second under Judge Mrs. Gloria Kerr & Group First under Judge Mrs. Vikki Abbott at the Kennel Club of Riverside California Thank you to theJudges

Taja is the Top Winning* Black Pomeranian for 2011 Owners

Paula Clark Expression Pomeranians 740 794-1182

Jerrie Freia Janesa Pomeranians 985 384-7466

Handled by Curtiss Smith.

*The Number Six overall, Dog News Top Ten List - Breed stats

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by Cindy McCullough. Judge Haddock commented at the Awards Dinner that “Annie” and Cindy were an amazing pair to watch and he looks forward to seeing their future accomplishments.

Thursday started much more favorably then Wednesday as there was minimal rain overnight, though the ring remained very soggy and squishy, which only served to get worse as the day progressed. Many handlers were seen sporting rain boots as they led their previously well quaffed but now muddy and wet charges around the ring. Judge Liebes had to make her way through 32 Veteran Bitches, 111 Class Bitches, and 17 Working Bitches. Judge Liebes approached each class confidently as she efficiently went over each entry and made her class selections. Winners Bitch and ultimately Best Bred By in Show and Best of Winners went to Zohar’s Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed from the Bred By Exhibitor Class, Owned and Bred by Donna and John Sack, handled by John Sack.

Reserve Winners Bitch was given to the 9-12 month class winner, Odyseas Take Me Away, Bred and owned by Martha Thomas and Mary Oldham, handled by Colton Johnson.

Rally was also held on Thursday, judged by Diane Pegram, who drew an entry of 88. As the Rally and Conformation rings wound down for the day and exhibitors were getting pictures taken the rain that had threatened all day came down in buckets. Spectators and Exhibitors alike bolted for cover as the rain continued to fall.

As is customary in preparation for Best Of Breed, owners and handlers were scrambling to prepare their exhibits late into Thursday evening and again Friday morning. Fortunately the day started rain free, unfortunately the rain from Thursday into overnight again created tough conditions in the Best of Breed Ring. Dogs and Handlers alike slopped through the muck and mud, careful bathing and ring preparation went out the window as the dogs were quickly muddy and wet. The Dogs, Handlers, and Judge took it all in stride as the show must go on. Sadly the adverse ring conditions did take away from confident movement by both dogs and handlers as the day saw a few spills and miss-steps.

The day started with Junior Showmanship. Though the entry was small the quality of the handlers was fantastic. Best Junior was won by a very accomplished junior who has had tremendous success in her native Canada, Sara Szauerzopt, handling a young dog, Drewsar N Shizel ManOfTheTown. Sara is also listed as co-breeder with her mother and as I understand it handles most of the show training in her household.

Breed check-in began promptly at 9am. It was a fabulous sight to see row after row of beautiful champions

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lined up; 131 were entered. Joining the specials were the two Working Class winners, 6 veterans, and the Winners Dog and Winners Bitch. Judge Liebes, with the assistance of her two Ring stewards, Cindy Bersano, and Shannon Stag, divided the dogs and bitches into more manageable groupings. Some last minute group switches were made to accommodate those with multiple specials entered and judging was ready to start. Ms. Liebes quickly went to work pairing her groups of 10 to 14 down. She often kept slightly more than half of each group. Ultimately she brought her dogs that made the first cut back in the ring together and further pared the group down to a more manageable group of around 20 males. Next she followed the same protocol with bitches. She kept about 15 bitches as well as all the working class winners and veterans. After working with that large grouping for a while she further eliminated dogs until she had a smaller group to really put through their paces. Trip after trip around the ring, both handlers and dogs held up even with the stifling heat and humidity.

Ultimately she worked extensively with two males and two bitches. After more hands on examinations and gaiting the Best of Breed award went to the 7-9 Veteran Dog Ch. Odyseas Card Shark, owned and bred by Martha Thomas and shown by Colton Johnson. Best Of Opposite was awarded to GCh Aviators Asta Primadona, Owned by M. Davis, B. Waters, and C. Dugan, Bred by Mike and Cathy Dugan, and handled by Amy Rutherford. Select Dog went to GCh DownEast Elf About Town CWDX CD RA NA, Owned and Bred by Steve and Chris Dostie and Handled By Steve. Select Bitch was Ch DoMarco’s Black Magic Women, owned By Brytt Hasslinger, Bred

By Brytt Hasslinger and Morgan Higgans, Handled By Liz Holle.

Friday evening was the awards banquet where numerous awards were revealed including two Producer of Merit awards: BIS Ch Ferncliff Waterbound Sprite CD RN, and Ch Bayswater’s Esther Williams CD RN OA NAJ CWDX GROM. There were also 9 Bronze ROMs, 33 Silver ROMs, and 13 Gold ROMs. Congratulations to these dedicated handlers and talented dogs. SuperDog is also traditionally announced during the banquet, though unfortunately that was not the case this year as three dogs were in such close contention for the superdog title that the committee wanted to closely check all scoring in placements.

Ultimately the award was announced a few days after the conclusion of the specialty with the SuperDog award going to Cutwater Come Dance With Me Owned and handled by Ana Verissimo, co-owned and bred by Jane Harding.

Congratulations to all the winners.

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She was by Sheik out of Zun.” Then in 1932 the first of three repeat litters were whelped sired by the golden Ch. Westmill Omar out of the fawn bitch Asra of Ghazni. The breeder was George Thomas and the progeny from the litters totaled twenty Afghans. In the building of the breed in the twenties and thirties it was common to repeat breedings and they were often listed under different breeders. Carlsen continues by giving the example of the 1933 breeding of Eng. Am. Ch. Badshah of Ainsdart, to the fawn Zahera of Pride’s Hill which in repeat breedings over the next five years produced thirty Afghans many of which provided a grounding for the future of the breed. While many other breeds in America had long established kennels with a diverse breeding base, Afghans were just making an appearance. They were not shown until the early 30’s and did not come out of the Miscellaneous Class at the Morris Essex Show until 1935. The first specialty show was not held until 1940.

In discussing the standard Carlsen also brings up an interesting point about the Afghan front, pasterns and pads.

“A virtue not a fault is when the dog’s front pads turn outward slightly – 10 – 15 degrees. This is created by a slight rotation of the pastern joint and not a bend of this joint. ….. on the inward swing, this pad comes in line with the direction of motion and action is over the two center toes. Without this slight out-turn, the action is over one center toe and the outside smaller toe, which is not efficient. The dog does not have a front leg muscle permitting pad rotation, as we do in our hands.”

Q. A. Shaw McKean reminisces about his early Afghans and tells most importantly about his purchase of Badshah of Ainsdart. “I had the need of an outstanding dog of different bloodlines to breed to my bitches and told George Thomas to be on the lookout. It took three years but as soon as I returned to the United States on the Europa, George arranged to have the dog sent to me. “Loppy and I became the closest of friends. He lived in my house, opened my doors, sat with me when I read or wrote, and evaluated my visitors. He was a born showman and I believe the first Afghan to go BIS in the United States. (Author’s note: the BIS was at the North Shore Kennel Club in Massachusetts.) He was a large dog, a pale brindle the color of smoke with magnificent movement and wonderful expression – he truly had the look of eagles.”

McKean was serious about exercise and physical fitness for his dogs. “Show your dogs fit and strong and forget the fluffy ruffles,” was a tenet he had learned from his good friend, George Thomas. The two men were devoted to Afghans and in addition to showing their dogs they thought it would be great fun to race their Afghans over the brush hurdles at the Wonderland Greyhound Racing Park in Revere, Massachusetts. They got the management to give the dogs some training on the mechanical rabbits and it was “wonderful to see six or seven Afghans, some of which were champions, take the hurdles at top speed. But when the Greyhound Racing Association got wind of the intrusion, the Afghans were expelled from the track.

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Ch. Taejon of Crown Crest appeared on the cover of PD 1956 after retiring from his illustrious show career.

Owned by Kay Finch of Corona del Mar, CA. centuries of independence as free hunters, it is wise to start simple training when Afghans are very young. Gently but firmly teach them to walk on the lead, to come, and the command ‘no.’ They may fuss more than other breeds, but it is easier than to start out with one which is old enough to have become a typical Afghan ‘master bluffer’ able to resist all training.” The Withingtons further explain that owners need to know the breed in order to prevent failures. For example, retrieving is foreign to the Afghan nature and will require more patience and persevering. They maintain that Obedience competition is not for all Afghans but training to be obedient is a need for all comers and just may keep your dog safe from the unexpected.

Marion Florsheim, in her comprehensive article on the history and successes of Afghans in diverse parts of the world and in a variety of work contexts, discusses the contemporary use of the breed as hunters. “High tail carriage makes the Afghan valuable as a hunter in thickets and his high widely-set hip bone assembly is unique and affords his negotiating hilly country and uneven ground with ease because of monkey-like agility and motion. He has tremendous jumping power.” She reports that in Santa Fe, New Mexico Afghans are used to hunt jack rabbits. The dogs can turn in their own length if they miss the kill and nothing can out-distance them on rough, sloping ground. They will hunt in tandem with Irish Wolfhounds: the Afghan grabbing the coyote and holding it for the Wolfhounds to close in. In the Michigan inland lake region of the lower peninsula Afghans literally fly through the air leaping over fallen trees, low bushes and high grass in the pursuit of rabbits and partridge. In upper New Your State Afghans have been employed to rid areas of foxes that preyed on small game birds. Their farsightedness is of great value. In Montana Afghans are used by mink and sable ranchers to guard stock and to hunt coyotes.

The breed has been presented in Popular Dogs Magazine of June 1956 as a “dog for all seasons.” The breed’s great beauty is just the first virtue to be observed. Its development in the United States shows it to be a breed of significant intelligence, robust health, and lasting popularity in the show ring as well as all places and events where breeders and owners choose to share their lives with their dogs.

So from the drama of the Pomeranian, Sparking Gold Nugget, to the writings of Edith Izant and Reginald Cleveland this celebration of June 1956 Popular Dogs ends with the extraordinary story of the Afghan Hound. It was, indeed, a very good issue in a very good year.

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13 GROUP PLACEMENTS!!!

IN 11 WEEKENDS!

Judge Mr. Kent Delaney

Judges Mrs. Loraine Boutwell

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agree in this day and age that it would not be in the best interest of the sport, but maybe we have gone too far in the other direction.

On a weekend maybe if handlers, breeders, exhibitors and judges had more communication, more knowledge could be exchanged. I wish I had more communication with breeders and I still converse a lot with breeders in many breeds.

The average newcomer to the sport has very little interaction with seasoned members of the sport.

We do have at a lot of shows a new exhibitor program, but I do not think it has been implemented very well.

I do not have any idea at the average show how many new exhibitors attend. When this program first started, I partook in several briefings. It usually is made up of the Field Rep, a club official, a superintendent and maybe a judge. The very few I have been involved in I would always try to find someone who could be a mentor to them in their breed.

This past weekend I judged 175 on Saturday and also on Sunday.

There were many owner handlers with top quality dogs, but the average age of these exhibitors would qualify them as senior citizens.

There was a very small minority of young exhibitors in attendance.

There was one young lady that announced that it was her first time and it was very obvious. She and her pet quality dog were having a great time. My first reaction was to tell her that her dog was not of show quality. Then I thought if I did she would not return to any more shows. I spoke to another exhibitor about it and this exhibitor and breeder felt the same way. Hopefully if the novice returns to a few more shows she will see the difference in her dog and a breeder exhibitor will take her under their wing. Over the course of the three day weekend the 21 groups were judged by senior citizens.

I have judged several shows in China where they offer a class called – for performance only. I would call it for exhibition only.

What it is is a class for people that know their dog is not show quality but still enjoy exhibiting their dog.

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is judged like the other dogs in the regular classes, but they are not competing for an award. They go thru their paces and are given a ribbon or an inexpensive trophy.

They pay about half the regular entry fee and this brings a lot of extra money to the show giving club. Hopefully these people who enjoy so much partaking in the performance only class will buy a show quality dog and will become seriously involved in the sport. This concept maybe should be tried here in the US. It would bring more revenue to the clubs and might bring more people into the sport.

We are bringing in more and more new breeds, but it does not seem to increase registration or entries. Just look at how many shows are down by several hundred dogs. Many clubs are struggling financially, but of even more concern most clubs are not attracting new members. The average age of members in most clubs make them senior citizens. A very prominent club here in the East Coast did not put on a show this year due to the lack of workers.

We are going to see this happen more and more in the near future.

Even a lot of the parent breed clubs today are being run by people outside of the conformation world. They have a lot of the workers that come from the performance world or field people.

The average exhibitor enters a dog show with the hopes of winning. In some breeds we see very few owner handlers. This past Sunday I had an entry of 20 Boxers and 18 were with professional handlers. This is just one example of how few owner handlers we have in some breeds. A close friend of mine in Goldens recently told me that a lot of Golden people have switched to United Kennel Club shows because as owner handlers they can be competitive here as at AKC shows it is very hard to be competitive against the handlers.

We have implemented a class for Amateur-Owner-Handlers, but this has proven not to work. This past weekend I judged 430 dogs and not one was entered in that class.

Since this class has been offered it has been rarely seen where dogs

attain championship points from the class.

Agility has been the savior for a lot of all breed clubs. A lot of all breed clubs could not survive financially without putting on Agility Trials. Performance Events are growing because the average person can compete with great success. At the average show of the 28 group placements how many are won by owner handlers?

The great Mr. Kendrick said when the first rating systems were implemented that they would be the ruination of the sport. We have so many rating systems today and it has become good for the dog publications, handlers and the suffering airline industry, but not much else. So maybe he was not completely right. These systems do create vast amounts of money being exchanged.

The AKC implemented the Grand Championship to help clubs increase entries. This has probably helped handlers to keep more dogs in their string and helps with more entries at the average show. It does not bring new dogs or new exhibitors to the sport. It might also increase the value of some of these dogs when they are being sold to foreign countries.

I really believe we have the greatest kennel club in the world today. Just look at what the AKC does for dogs in general. Parent clubs are doing so much for rescue. The Health Foundation has made gigantic strides to improve health issues. Many dog organizations have made inroads against anti dog legislation. We have so many great breeders and handlers today. The sport has made so many advances in so many areas. I believe we have more good dogs being shown today than ever before.

There are many breeds that the overall quality is very good.

In order for the sport to continue on at this level it is crucial that we get new blood in to the sport. This responsibility has to be shared by breeders, handlers, dog clubs and the largest part of the burden will rest upon the AKC. Without more new people coming into this wonderful world of dogs we will become the Sport of Ghosts.

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Best of Opposite went to Ch Laurelwynds Bekka O Sweetsounds (Ch Sweetsounds King O Rock N Roll... who doesn’t remember “Elvis”...x Ch Laurelwynds Breffny) owned by Dian and William Singletary and bred by Dian Singletary and Bob and Susan Ernst. Select Dog was GCh Deerhaven An Heir About Him and select Bitch was Ch Camcrest Caprice’s Devil With A Blue Dress. Awards of Merit went to Ch Holly Hill’s Breanna and to Ch Glenbrittle The Originator Of Trouble.

The Friday Hatboro show conflicted with the WHWTCA Futurity and Maturity competitions at the Kimberton Fire Company grounds.

At the Futurity, breeder judge Patricia Marks chose her Best in Futurity from the Junior Class (whelped between 10/1/2010 and 12/31/2010): Devonshire Out Of The Starting Gate (Ch Mi Wee Perfect Obsession x Ch Deerhaven Im Pearl E White) owned

by Tracy Pancoast and bred by the owner and George and Jane Kays.

Best of Opposite to the BIF was Birch Bark Ashscot’s Agent 99 (Ch Birch Bark Secret Agent x Ch Birch Bark Always In A Pickle) owned by Dr Kay McGuire, Bebe Pinter and Linda Wible and bred by James McGarr.

In the Maturity, Mrs. Marks chose for BIM Birch Bark Devils Advocate (Birch Bark Secret Agent x Ch Birch Bark Devil May Care) owned and bred by James McGarr. Best of Opposite to BIM was Bryn Lea’s Let Freedom Ring (Ch Dawn’s Lead ‘N The Good Life RN,TD x Ch Spirit’s Put A Cork ‘N It, JE) owned by Jody Brinley and bred by the owner with Jane Sajban and Dawn Martin.

Saturday brought another wrenching choice between supporting WHWTCA Sweepstakes at Kimberton and taking in the Devon Show at nearby Ludwig’s Corners.

At the latter, the venerable DDSA was presenting its Centennial event and the grounds were in good condition even with space at a premium because of recent construction. The judge was the inimitable and widely known Seymour N. Weiss, a veteran Westie breeder. In regular classes there were 11 Dogs entered with two absent. For WD, Mr Weiss turned to Scorybrek Ross, who had been RWD at Hatboro 1. At Devon, RWD was Karamynd Play The Ace (Ch Karamynd Play The Game x Ch Karamynd Lilac Wine) owned by Kenny and Suzanne Fodill and bred by Mrs. J.A. Griffiths. There were 15 Bitches entered with three absent. WB was White Oaks Margie Munro In The Snow (Ch Leonhard’s Traveler F’MKC x Ch White Oaks Lady Tiffany) owned by Nicholi Flynn and Henry Helgerson & Sylvia Miesels and bred by Sylvia Meisels and Dr Gerry Meisels. Reserve went to Skyehigh’s This Time For Keeps (Ch Mac-Ken- Char’s Made U Look x Ch Skyehigh’s Somewhere In Time) owned and bred by Lindy Barrow.

For Best of Breed, there were 28 entered (18D, 10B) with no absent.

ees! Mr. Weiss awarded Best of Breed to GCh Wyndbrae’s Maclaren (Ch Karamynd No Strings On Me x Ch Wyndbrae’s Sweet Impudence) owned by Dr Pamela Whiting, Sherry Byrd and Winnie Noble, bred by Dr Whiting and handled

by Bill McFadden. Best of Winners was the WB and Best of Opposite went to Ch Laurelwynds Bekka O Sweet Sounds, who had also taken BOS at Hatboro 2.

The Select Dog was GCh JGB’S Son Of A Preacherman and Select Bitch was Ch An-Van’s U’ R A Fine Girl. Awards of Merit are not offered at Devon. Mr. Weiss’ BOB winner was acknowledged in the Terrier Group cut.

The judging honors for the WHWTCA sweepstakes at Kimberton were in the capable and experienced hands of Ms. Jaimi Glodek (Mac-Ken-Char).

There were 55 entries with 40 Westies present. Best in Sweepstakes went to the apparently aptly named Ashgate U.S. Great Expectations (Ashgate McTavish x Ashgate U.S. Making Memories At Storybrook) owned and bred by Lisa Pacheco and Naomi Brown. Best of Opposite to Best In Sweepstakes was Ashgate U.S. Airforce One (GCh Yorsar Finean Of Ashgate x Pilgrim’s Pride Skylane To Heaven) owned by Deborah Sullivan, Naomi Brown and Lisa and Lou Pacheco and bred by Naomi Brown and Lisa Pacheco. In Veteran sweeps, the Best Veteran award was taken by CT Camcrest -Rime Q’d Up For Trouble VCD1 RAE TDX2 AX OAJ MXP AJP NF and Best of Opposite to the BV was Ch Donnybrook’s Madeleine RN ME AXP AJP NFP owned by Ruth and Russell Bransford and bred by Billye Ward and the Bransfords.

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he final Westie conformation event of the weekend was the WHWTCA National Specialty held with the Montgomery County Kennel Club show. The Westie, Cairn and Scottish Terrier rings were together at one end of the show grounds; a great opportunity to compare the three breeds for anyone so inclined.

Our judge was Ms Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, an experienced terrier person. She presided over the event with her usual aplomb, not skipping a beat when one of the males in her Puppy 6-9 class was discovered to lack any “exterior plumbing.”

The exhibitor quickly acknowledged his mistake, brought forward the dog puppy he had entered, and things moved ahead.

In the regular classes there were 32 Dogs entered with but four absent. For Winners Dog, the judge went to the 12-15 month class for Karamynd Play The Ace, the RWD at Devon. Ms Beisel-McIlwaine turned to the Open class for her RWD: Asheridgelee Takover (Lymehills Drambuie x Asheridgelee Miss Ambition) owned by Pat Gama and bred by Pamela Reide.

In Bitches there were 54 entered with fourteen absent. The judge awarded WB to Shamrock White Diamonds (she had been WB at Hatboro 1). For Reserve, Ms. Beisel-McIlwaine remained in the Open class and chose Who’s Hot And Who’s Not (Alborada Lehtonen x Who’s

Divine Breath) owned and bred by Vesa Lehtonen from Finland.

The Veteran Dog winner was Ch Leonhard’s Supertramp (Vallange Sailor Jack x Leonhard’s Perfect Love Affair) owned by the German fanciers Jorg and Martina Bauer and bred by Marion Grunewald “Tommy” had been successfully campaigned in the United States in 2005 by Jaimi Glodek. Happily, the Bauers were present to enjoy the win personally.

The Veteran Bitch winner was Ch Back Bay’s Fleur De Lis (Ch Leman Elliott x Ch Svea’s Back Bay Beach Baby).

“Jolie”, owned and bred by Kathy Latz, was well known for her memorable role as one of Little Bo Peep’s sheep in the WHWTCA Centennial costume competition.

In the Earthdog class, the winner was Ch Glenbrittle Rock-Q-Roll King of Trouble RE JE BN (Ch KCS Camus Of Highland Glen x Ch Glenbrittle Queen “O” Rock N Roll) owned by Sharon Aenchbacher and Dr Robert McCaskill and bred by Dr. McCaskill.

For Best of Breed 44 of the breed’s finest were entered (29 D 15 B ) with nine absent (6 D 3B). Ms. Beisel-McIlwaine evaluated the impressive field, made her cuts and in the end, pointed to GCh Blythefell Fergus for Best of Breed. (Note that “Bennie” has acquired an extra “e” in his “Blythefell “ name courtesy of the AKC.) The WB was chosen Best of Winners. Best of Opposite went to Ch Camcrest Caprice’s Devil With A Blue Dress, who improved on her Select Bitch award at Hatboro 1. For Sunday’s Select Dog, the judge went to Ch Blythfell Talisker (a half brother to the BOB winner through their sire) and for Select Bitch, Ch Laurelwynds Bekka O Sweet Sounds was the choice. Awards of Merit went to Ch Leonhard’s Supertramp (D), GCh Duntrune’s Bank On It (B), Ch Holly Hill’s Breanna (B) and to GCh Bar-Dan’s Remington Steele (D).

Stud Dog competition was taken by Ch Back Bay’s Winsome Wednesday’s Child (Ch Nic Macs King Of The Road x Ch Back Bay Sound Of The Sea At Seren.

“Rocky” is owned by the late Russell Bellesi and by Kathy Latz and was bred

by Ms. Latz.

Brood Bitch competition was won by Ch Back Bay’s Fleur De Lis, the previously mentioned Veteran Bitch.

The Brace competition was the last event and was won by two performance and conformation Westies: Ch Glenbrittle Rock-Q-Roll King of Trouble RE JE BN and Ch Suncrest Valentine Rose BouwK CDX RE NA NAJ NF OA CF, bred

by Robert MacCaskill and by Kathleen Bouwkamp and Beverly Sundin.

The Westie day was done and by that time the afternoon was quite warm and human and canine participants were ready to relax, until next year!

None of the Westie BOB winners had Group placements during the weekend.

The results of performance competitions and yearly awards will be available in the Westie Imprint and online at www.westieclubamerica.com. The weekend was filled with educational and social events including the Westie Foundation health seminar on diseases of the eye and the annual Awards Banquet and auctions.

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Scottish Terriers

By Barbara Anderson Lounsbury “The Hatboro grounds are trashed! Everyone will have to be towed out!” “Devon is underwater! They’re moving to Kimberton!”

Rumors abounded, and, it’s true, both venues had suffered from some real reversals due to recent heavy use and bad weather karma, but Hatboro show chair Bob Black and Devon organizer Mike Greenberg truly pulled off small miracles when both shows were re-designed at the last minute and not only worked, but in many ways were an improvement over recent years. I’m sure that that both Bob and Mike have a few more gray hairs, but the effort paid off. It was one of the best Montgomery weekends I can remember.

The Hatboro layout seemed more laid back and “friendlier” than in recent years. Bob made the difficult decision to move the show to the other side of the venue, a large field previously used for parking. It’s one of my all-time favorite shows, and I was concerned that this year would be less than enjoyable.

For once, I was glad to be wrong (doesn’t happen often!)

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nne Katona judged Scotties on Thursday, with both her Winners Dog and Reserve coming from the 12-18 class. Winners Dog and BOW was Charthill Premier Performance, owned by Charla & Kari Hill with Reserve to Charthill Shirescot Angus MacFergus owned by Lori & Jeffrey Waite. Winners Bitch, from the Bred By class, went to Woburn Victorian Empire owned by Debra & Steve Russell with Reserve to Charthill Charisma, owned by Charla and Kari Hill. From a total entry of 44 (less absentees), Mrs. Katona chose CH Glenby’s Bight Promise as her Best of Breed, with Best Opposite to GCH McVan’s Be Bop Baby. The BOB winner is owned by Christine Stephens and the BOS winner is owned

by Vandra Huber. Select Dog went to CH Jacglen’s Forever Present owned

by Jacki & Richard Forkel, with Select Bitch to CGCH Lomondview Clementina, owned by Daphe & John Eggert. There were four Awards of Merit going (in catalog order) to CH Sabo Glen’s Fire and Ice, owned by Sally Wilson; GCH Friendship Hill Stars And Stripes, owned by Peggy Browne & Patricia Gallatin; GCH Charthill Power Broker, owned by Kathy Vogt; and Michael Joseph’s CH Mijo-Shire Cherub Song From Barbary.

Barbara Keenan took on the assignment originally offered to Geoff Corish, who declined due to health problems during the Spring. He made a full recovery and we made the trip together, as we have for nearly 20 years. She had fallen and injured her ankle the previous evening, but Barbara is a true dog person and a trouper, and so she took center ring to pass on an entry of 52 Scotties on Friday. Winners Dog and BOW was Anstamm Prime Minister from the BBE class. He is owned by Anstamm Kennels. Also from Bred By was the Reserve dog Kriscot’s Knight Rider of Obscot, owned by Helen Krisko.

Winners Bitch also came from BBE, Helen Krisko’s Kriscot’s Touch of Gold Of Obscot, with Daphne & John Eggert’s Invercrest Surely Why Not in the Reserve spot. Best of Breed on this day went to the #1 Scottie GCH Lomondview Clementina, who had not only won the breed at Montgomery 2010, but also garnered a piece of the group that year.

Proud breeder Carol Annan, who made the trip from Scotland and was on hand to applaud her girl’s success last year, was rooting for her girl at ringside this year as well. She told us that it was snowing in Scotland that day, and we all laughed at the absurdity of snow in October. Little did we know we’d be shoveling eight inches of the stuff a few weeks later!!!

Select Dog went to the multiprefixed CH Mcscot’s Karascots Ruffton’s Six Shooter owned by Rick & Debby Fowler, with Select Bitch to the BOS winner from Thursday, CH McVan’s Be Bop Baby. Barbara’s four Award of Merit dogs were CH Jacglen’s Forever Present, the Select

Dog from the previous day; GCH Friendship Hill’s Stars and Stripes, CH Charthill Power Broker and CH J-Mar’s All That Jazz owned by Danica Burge.

Puppy Sweepstakes has for many years been held at the Lulu Temple in Plymouth Meeting on the afternoon of Hatboro 2. While it was a mad dash from the Wrightstown show site to Lulu, it was do-able and some folks did choose to attend both.

Financial issues caused the STCA to suggest other venues for sweeps, and this year the Board decided to accept Bob Black’s offer to hold Sweepstakes at Hatboro on Saturday. While the venue is user-friendly and the price was right, it’s impossible to be in two places at once, and you can’t get two shows farther apart on this weekend than Hatboro and Devon.

So this year exhibitors had to make a choice. I wasn’t able to attend due to picture-taking responsibilities , but was told that Best In Sweeps went to Rosecroft N’ FireHeart’s Black Sabbath, owned by Angela Mesceda and Marianne Melucci with Karen Prokopetz judging. Best Veteran in Sweeps went to CH Camdyn Calendar Girl owned by Al & Judy Macken and Sheila-Faith Barry.

Devon drew a smaller-thannormal entry of 32 Scotties for judge Michael Dougherty, with only two 9-12 and one 12-18 puppies exhibited in the dog classes. Winners Dog, from the 9-12 class, was Midsmith’s Scotach Macfhionghain owned by Mary Smith (yes, I checked the spelling 3 times!). Reserve went to Fox Spring My Man Of Hiwood owned

by Betty Lou Breese & Catherine Kirby. Only one 12-18 month bitch was shown, and there were only four puppy girls entered, with one absent.

Winners Bitch and BOW went to Paloma’s Caramel Brulee from the Open Class. She is owned by Pat Bolen and Linda & Adrian Sanchez. The Reserve ribbon went to Invercrest Surely Why Not. The Best of Breed spot went to a different dog each day, with GCH Friendship Hill Stars and Stripes prevailing on this day. Best Opposite went to GCH Lomondview Clementina. Mr. Dougherty found his Select Dog in CH Jacglen’s Forever Present, with Select Bitch to CH Midsmith’s Aiden Of Lil Lady Margaret, owned by Mary Smith.

Breeder/judge Barbara Casey had been chosen several years ago to judge this year’s national specialty, and it must have been heartbreaking when her doctor told her that she would not be allowed to stand on an injured leg for the many hours Sunday’s judging would require. At the last minute, the Board chose breeder/ judge Darle Heck to replace Barbara, and Darle gave up the opportunity to exhibit for the opportunity to judge (and who wouldn’t?). She faced an entry of 111 Scotties (less absentees) made up of 30 dogs, 40 bitches, 35 specials, 4 veterans and 2 entries in the brace class. Winners Dog and BOW went to a new player, Ameryl Beinn Mor owned by Beryl Farrand, with the Reserve ribbon to Continued on page 88

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Anstamm Maryscot Man In Black owned

by Mary O’Neal and Anstamm Kls. Both winners came from the Open class. Another “newby” on this day was Winners Bitch, Camdyn Fall From Grace, owned by Sheila-Faith Barry, with Reserve to Nancy Walther’s Greatscot’s Jezebel. While it was a 5 point major in dogs, it was only 4 points in bitches - a disturbing situation for a national specialty. There were several 3 point majors on the previous days. Yes, the point schedule is nasty in Pennsylvania, but it’s disappointing that we can’t manage an entry sufficient to warrant 5 point majors at our national specialty, bad economy or no. This year’s entry of 111 falls far short some of our previous entries, with the record being, if memory serves, over 200.

Breeder/owner/handler Deborah Stevens had her dream come true when, from a ring full of lovely specials, Darle pointed to CH Deblin’s Just Talk’N for Best of Breed. He is co-owned by Joel Goldberg. Best Opposite went to Lomondview Clementina, with Select Dog to Friendship Hill Stars And Stripes and Select Bitch to Be Bop Baby. Darle gave six AOM’s. In catalog order they were CH Mcscots Karascots Ruffton’s Six Shooter, Ch Eroglen’s Reckless Romeo owned by Sharon Ero & Eric Varner, CH Jacglen’s Forever Present, GCH Anstamm Wild West owned by Anstamm Kls & Jan Craig, CH Glenby’s Bright Promise, and CH Charthill Power Broker.

Winner of the Veteran Dog clas was CH Sodak Vanguard’s Laird owned by Peg James and Susan James Jacobsen. Both Veteran bitches were absent. Two litter mates made up the single brace entry. They were Scott Rutherford and Tambre Knox’s Rococo’s Tahdah of Ceilidh and Rococo’s Gala’s Earth Song of Ceilidh, who acquitted themselves nicely in the big Best In Show ring later in the afternoon.

Of course, the Sealyham GCH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money topped the total Montgomery entry for Best In Show and it was a sweet win on several counts: my dear friend and travelling companion Geoff Corish had travelled from the U.K. and put Valley through to Best in Show; I’ve known co-breeders Margery Good and France Bergeron for decades and truly admire the many lovely dogs they’ve bred and shown, and Sealyhams share my heart and home with my Scotties (and one rescue Cocker called Bobby Clyde, respectfully named in memory of my late friend whom many of us missed this Montgomery weekend).

Geoff and I agreed that this was one of the best Montgomerys in memory. Thanks to everyone responsible for making it so.

The red tote bags that were sold on Sunday were a great idea; the $200 ringside chairs, not so much. Everything else, from the hospitality extended to overseas visitors, to the efficiency of Ken Kauffman and his crew, to the friendliness and helpfulness of the club members, to the lovely show grounds (yes, the place grows on you), to the magnificent sight of nearly three dozen gorgeous terriers standing in the late afternoon sunlight, it was a Montgomery to remember. Four very full days of watching lovely dogs, seeing friends, adding new names to our contact lists, sharing laughs and sharing tears at the memory of great friends and great dogs who have left us since last year…what more could anyone ask of a dog show weekend?

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By Patsy Wood

As the old song goes, “Blue skies, nothin’ but blue skies…”

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his publication has asked fanciers “How did you think Hatboro and Devon handled the weather problems of the past month or so?” Well, let me say that Hatboro was fantastic! The layout was like a country fair – it’s my favorite show and this year our Sealyhams were finally out in the open where they belong – sparkling white and where the really “good movers” could strut their stuff. While the entry was small, it did not lack quality. Anne Katona took center ring that day and found her Best of Breed in GCH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, bred by France Bergeron and Margery Good and owned by Margery, France and Sandra Middlebrooks. She is, of course, handled by Margery and this was just the first of a clean sweep over the four-day weekend.

BOS went to J. Friedel and K. Kauffman’s CH Goodspice Brawney Brehannon, with WB and BOW to Dunnville Don’t Burst My Bubble, also owned by J. Friedel and Ken Kauffman with RWB to Sutliff’s Ventana, owned by Hap Sutliffe. Winners Dog was Thunder Rds I Wear My Sunglasses At Night, owned by Louise Rodriguez, with RWD to Slyfox Flying Under The Radar At Fanfare owned by the Taggarts and Laurie Prather.

The following day, another “blue sky perfect one,” Carol Beattie gave the top spot once again to GCH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, with BOS again to CH Goodspice Brawney Brehannon. WB and BOW on this day went to the reserve from Thursday, Sutliff’s Ventana, who traded places with RWB Dunville Don’t Burst My Bubble. Winners Dog was a repeat of the previous day, with Snowbob Mischief Maker owned by Donald Gartenlaub in the RWD spot.

After having attended the Hatboro shows for over 40 years in various locations, I have to say that this was truly the best ever.

On to Devon for Saturday’s show. Being a near neighbor of Ludwigs Corner I have great sympathy for the club as like so many areas it has become victim to “suburban sprawl.” Equine events that are held there have the same problems – horse vans in muddy fields, etc. Having said this, I remember when Devon was held on the horse show grounds in Devon, Pennsylvania (practically next to Billy Kendricks’ house – how many of you remember that name?), then moved to the Radnor Hunt Club in Newtown Square, so the present venue is at least an improvement. Lest we forget, we didn’t have all the “big rigs” in the old days, just station wagons!

The Devon entry was judged by Merle Taylor, who some may remember as having handled some of the Rinklestone Sealys of late ASTC member Pat Miller. Pat was President of our club and served well for many years. Merle had great success as both a breeder and handler of Scotties as well.

On this day, Mr. Taylor also gave the top spot to Easy Money, with Brawney Brehannon repeating his three previous BOS wins. WD was Efbe’s Thunder Rd At Burberry owned by Lucie Tetreault, France Bergeron and Sarah Hawks, with reserve to Snowbob Mischief Maker, a repeat of the previous day. Winners Bitch went to Dunville Don’t Burst My Bubble, who finished on the day, with RWB to Sutliff’s Ventana. BOW went to the dog.

There were two Select awards, the first going to CH Rosemont’s Well Did Ya Evah owned by Linda Hildebrand & June Cohron, and Thunder Rds I Wear My Sunglasses at Night, which had been moved up after having finished the previous day.

Saturday evening the ASTC held its annual meeting and dinner at the newly-refurbished Holiday Inn in Kulpsville. People who were dreadfully disappointed by the condition of the hotel last year were pleasantly surprised at the renovations. Public spaces and rooms were attractive and comfortable, and rates remained reasonable.

Sunday, and the grand finale to a four-day sun-filled-perfect-weather weekend. The largest terrier show in the world – MONTGOMERY! We had the honor of having Geoff Corish from the U.K. presiding over and entry of 23 Sealys.

Geoff has bred Sealys under the Sealaw prefix (a nod to Geoff’s Welsh roots – have you figured out that “Sealaw” is a variant of “Wales” spelled backwards?).But puppy Sweepstakes comes first, and judge Jill Ferrera found her Best In Sweeps in Efbe’s Thunder Rd At Burberry, with Best Opposite to Brehannon’s Buche Noel, owned by John Friedel, Ken Kauffman and myself.

Geoff was the essence of sartorial splendor as he took command of his large – and very sunny – ring. BOB and BOS, making it fourfor-four, were “Valley,” GCH Efbe’s Goodspice Easy Money, and CH Goodspice Brawney Brehannon. WD and BOW went to the previous day’s winner, Efbe’s Thunder Rd At Burberry, with RWD to Slyfox Flying Under The Radar At Fanfare. Winners Bitch went to Sutliff’s Ventana, with Reserve to Dunnville Duchess of Sandys, owned by Leslie Jaseph and Karen Haugland. The single Award of Merit went to CH Thunder Rd Hollywood Nites owned by Hope Browne, with Select Dog and Bitch to two move-ups, Thunder Rds I Wear My Sunglasses At Night and Dunville Don’t Burst My Bubble.

The icing on the cake was when the BOB Sealy went Best In Show! Great credit must be given to her breeder/owner France Bergeron of Canada, and to Margery Good, her co-breeder, co-owner and handler. This is Margery’s fourth Best In Show, three times with a Sealyham and one with a Lakeland of Patty Peters. Patty has just completed her drawings for our new illustrated standard, which will be published soon.

What a day for Sealyhams - a breed considered vulnerable and on the “endangered” list.

As the old saying goes, “quality not quantity.”

So, until next year, as Karen Bay would say, SEALYHAMS FOREVER!

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he field of delegates running for the board of directors is growing with four more petitions submitted to the American Kennel Club. The four delegates now running from the floor include PATRICIA CRUZ, LARRY SORENSON, ROBERT SCHROLL and JOHN RONALD. PAT CRUZ and LARRY SORENSON are both former employees of the kennel club. They join TOM POWERS, BILL FEENEY and LYNN WORTH-SMITH, the three delegates who were nominated by the Nominating Committee. What are they thinking…the group realignment committee has recommended that there be ELEVEN GROUPS. In order for that to happen the delegates have to vote and pass this proposal. If it passes, then the board of directors will determine which breeds will be assigned to which variety group. Anyone who has ever attended an FCI dog show knows that they have ten groups (sitting through that is like watching paint dry) and we are going to have 11, is the 11th group for friends? Instead of giving out more ribbons, why don’t we concentrate on getting new people… we need more new people not more new ribbons. SUSAN & DENNIS SPRUNG and GINA DINARDO are spending a long weekend in England to attend DISCOVER DOGS, the event that we made into MEET THE BREEDS. Our MEET THE BREEDS, which includes cats as well as dogs will be held next weekend at the Javits Center in New York. CHRIS MANELOPOULOS is celebrating his 40th birthday with a pig roast party at his and RACHEL CORBIN’S new home/kennel in North Carolina.

Among those eating crackle were JENNIFER STEVENS, MARIPI WOOLDRIDGE, JANE & BOB FORSYTH, ELLEN & DAVID ROBERTS, PAM CAMPBELL, TED BRNA, GAY GLAZBROOK, JEAN HETHERINGTON, SIOUX FORSYTH, LORI & STEVE WATSON, VANESSA & MARTIN SKOU, HAYLEY KEYES, PAULA & EDUARDA

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RODRIQUES, MARYJANE CARBERRY, MARK BERKEL, JOE KINNARNEY, TINA & BRANDON EDGE, BRADLEY SCOTT THOMAS, DIXIE ALEXANDER, ANNE & WALTER STOKES, MARY & FIESTY WARD, LORI VALENTINE, TRACY DELORIA and LUIZ ABREAU. DENNY MOUNCE will be sidelined for the rest of this year as she recuperates from knee replacement surgery. IRENE CETTA, one of the longest members of the American Whippet Club, has passed away. She was a partner with MRS. HODGES and might be remembered by some as the former wife of the late professional handler PARKER HARRIS. Our deepest sympathies to her family. Those wishing can make a contribution to Take The Lead in her memory. ALEC JAMES, Welsh Smooth Fox Terrier fancier, has passed away at the age of 86. ALEC was part of that gang from Wales that was a fixture at Montgomery every year.

Dog show sponsorship is getting harder and harder. PEDIGREE has pulled out of the few remaining shows that they were still sponsoring. Plus we hear that PURINA is pulling out of the annual donors dinner at the CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL KENNEL CLUB weekend. BIRTHDAYING…TOM NATALINI, PETER GREEN, JOHN MCCARTNEY, PAM SAGE, SALLY SASSER, MELISSA PILLOW, DOROTHY INGAMELLS, CHRIS WORNALL, BETTY-ANNE STENMARK, BOBBI DAVIS, RON JARAMILLO, MELISSA TURNER, LORAINE BOUTWELL, KARIN ASHE, CAROL MURRAY, LINDA WILSON, SCARPO SISTERS, JIM HALL, MADISON WEEKS, DON MARTIN, DAVID ALEXANDER, JENNIFER MILLER, REBECCA HEIMANN, LINDA NOLL, LAURIE CAMPBELL, ELLEN FETTER, DANIEL MEHLING, MIGUEL BETANCOURT, KATHY BILLICICH GARCIA, PAM OXENBERG, ESTEBAN FARIAS, ADRIANO ROCHA, ERNESTO LARA, JULIE JONES and HAL BEIRMANN.

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‘Tis The Season For Food Continued FROM page 58

Grapes, raisins, and currants: Grapes, raisins, and currants contain a toxin which can harm your dog’s kidneys and which can be fatal.

Macadamia nuts: Do not feed your dog macadamia nuts. They contain a toxin that is dangerous to dogs. Other nuts do not contain this toxin and you can give your dog other nuts. People often ask if they can give their dogs peanuts. Peanuts are not a nut. They are a legume and it is fine to give your dog peanuts.

Milk and dairy products: Surprisingly, some dogs are lactose intolerant and they have a hard time digesting milk and other dairy products. It is best not to give your dog milk once your dog is more than a few weeks old. Most dogs are able to digest yogurt and some cheeses better, but you should only feed them in moderate amounts. Yogurt and cottage cheese are often included as part of a cooked diet or a raw diet. Given in reasonable amounts they should be fine as part of these diets.

Mushrooms: Some mushrooms are toxic and can cause death; other mushrooms can contain small amounts of toxins which can affect your dog’s body systems. It is best not to give your dog any mushrooms.

Onions and garlic: Onions and garlic contain sulfoxides and disulfides. They can cause damage to your dog’s red blood cells and lead to anemia. Onions, in particular, have been linked to autoimmune hemolytic anemia in dogs.

Garlic is believed to be less toxic than onions but it should still be used with care. You should not give onions to dogs at all. Some people give small amounts of garlic to dogs as a supplement for various conditions (for worming, for flea prevention, etc.). It is not really known if this is harmful or not.

Nutmeg: Nutmeg can be toxic to your dog in high doses. It’s often used in eggnog and pies, so be careful with this spice around the holidays. An overdose can cause seizures, tremors, problems with the central nervous system, and death.

Persimmons: The seeds from persimmons can cause intestinal obstruction and enteritis.

Rhubarb leaves: Rhubarb leaves can affect your dog’s nervous system, digestive system, and urinary system.

Sugary foods: You should avoid giving your dog sugary foods. They can lead to obesity and dental problems, and possibly to other health conditions.

Yeast dough: Most people don’t give their dogs yeast dough intentionally, but dogs can sometimes eat it by stealing it off the table. Yeast dough can expand in your dog’s stomach and create gas in your dog’s gastrointestinal system.

This can produce pain and could lead to the rupture of your dog’s stomach or intestines. You should make sure that you are very careful if you are working with yeast dough around your dog.

Xylitol: Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that is used in human toothpaste, mouthwash, chewing gum, and pastilles candies. It causes hypoglycemia in dogs and can cause liver failure. You should make sure that you don’t use any products containing xylitol on your dog.

or give him diarrhea, or may cause him to vomit, while other foods may be so toxic that you will need to take your do to the vet right away. Whenever you are in doubt, it is always best to take your dog to the veterinarian immediately.

Of course, there are many other products that you should not feed your dog but many of them require some common sense. Some foods will make your dog mildly ill

Happy Holidays And Good Eating To You And Your Dogs!

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Thanksgiving And “Human Food”

You may have heard that you shouldn’t feed your dog turkey and dressing or a lot of rich food on Thanksgiving because it can cause pancreatitis. This is true, as far as it goes. Giving your dog a lot of rich, fatty food he’s not used to, on top of his regular meals, is a bad idea and it can lead to digestive problems, including pancreatitis. However, there is nothing bad about giving your dog some turkey. Turkey is a very healthy protein for both people and dogs. If you remove the skin it is relatively low in fat and high in protein. The dark meat has more calories than the white meat, but turkey in general is a good source of zinc, iron, potassium, selenium, and phosphorus, which are all trace minerals your dog needs, as well as B vitamins.

As long as you don’t overfeed your dog or stuff him with turkey and dressing, turkey is not harmful to your dog. Leave off the skin if you are concerned about your dog’s weight or if your dog isn’t used to eating such rich food. If you feed a raw diet or if you cook at home for your dog, there’s no reason not to include turkey as part of your dog’s diet.

Now, you can probably skip giving your dog the pumpkin pie and whipped cream, though a little canned pumpkin can help your dog if he’s constipated or if he has diarrhea.

Wrapping Up The Season

That brings us to Christmas. Use the same caution about foods during this holiday season as with Halloween and Thanksgiving. Be careful about leaving candy or cookies sitting out where your dog can reach them. Watch any food you put out on the table in case your dog invites himself to dinner. If you hang popcorn, Gingerbread men, or other food items on a Christmas tree as decorations, be careful that your dog doesn’t try to eat them. And, of course, watch out for your dogs in the kitchen. It’s a good idea to provide your dog with his own holiday treats and cookies, or safe bones to chew on so he may be less tempted to steal some of your food which may not be so safe for him.

If you do save some leftovers for your dog, be sure to check the food to make sure it doesn’t contain any ingredients which are unsafe for dogs. Healthy leftovers are not bad for your dog as long as you give them in moderation and they aren’t brimming with fat or other ingredients that might be too rich for your dog to digest easily. Try adding a couple of spoonfuls to your dog’s regular meals for a couple of days instead of giving him a heaping, overflowing feast at one meal. Too much of a good thing is bad.

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The Harvest Cluster Continued FROM page 61

group ring, Dottie Davis gave Honi a blanket. Honi claims that her sister, Carol Reisman, got so cold that she went to the car and stole the blanket that was covering the sisters’ rescue Dachshund, Little Red. But you can’t believe everything a sibling says.

“Dottie kept coming over with little hand warmers,” Honi said. The kind you put in your mittens, if you’re wearing mittens. “This was like spit in the ocean! I told Dottie, we need ones you can wear! We need jackets made out of this stuff!”

Despite the pain of the cold, Honi noticed the NonSporting group winner, Xoloitzcuintl Ch. Bayshore Georgio Armani, heading into Best in Show competition.

“What an animal! This is the most beautiful ugly dog!”

I said to myself, “That dog goes around the ring like a stallion.”

Carol Reisman judged Saturday’s Best in Show. The Norwich Terrier and the Xolo both caught her eye. But she found herself drawn back again and again to the captivating presence of Georgio. How did she make her final decision?

Carol said, “It’s simple. Everything about him showed what a Xolo should be. He is very, very muscular. His expression and his overall carriage show a really powerful primitive dog. Extremely primitive. When you looked into his eyes, which are somewhat golden, it was such an eerie feeling. That was it.”

Armani is the AKC’s first group winning Xolo and first Best in Show winning Xolo. On this day, he scored his second Best in Show, a heady award for a breed brought into the AKC only a year ago. He was bred by J. Frank Bayliss, handled by Gwen DeMilta for owners Lynda Hylton, J. Frank Bayliss, and Traci Johnson.

Honi Reisman says Carol has always been a supporter of dogs that other people find ugly. “People go, Eww, that Sha-Pei is ugly. And Carol will say, ‘Not to another Shar98 Dog News

Pei!’ We love all dogs. I don’t care if it’s a Xolo or an Afghan or whatever, when a dog has something about it that makes you say, Wow! It doesn’t matter what the breed is.”

Xolo, as you may already know, is pronounced show-low, not zoh-low.

Xoloitzcuintl is pronounced show-low-eatsqueent-lay. I’ve raised several Xolo puppies for XCPR, Xolos for Chronic Pain Relief, an organization that places them with handicapped people. Their hairless bodies are so warm that they can take the place of heating pads, particularly valuable when the person is traveling and not near an electrical outlet. People with chronic pain and fibromyalgia love them.

Not only that, Xolos actually have an ancient history as pain relievers. Aztec priests prescribed them for patients with illness or injury. They thought that when the dogs slept several nights with the hurting human, the pain was transferred out of the human’s body to the dog.

Sunday and Monday were Ramapo Kennel Club’s turn. Club President Jeffrey Ball was pleased to stroll the pleasantly sunny grounds and see heavy coats cast aside.

Assistant show chair Sharon Fremer rounded up several breeders for a Sunday noon Meet the Breeds, an event wellloved by local families who came to see the dogs. Before the show was over, she was making plans for an even better event for next year.

Sunday’s entry was 1300. Monday’s entry fell to less than half that, 600, probably reflecting the fact that some people still have to work to earn the money to take their dogs to shows.

Best in Show for both Ramapo shows went to this year’s National Specialty winning Doberman Pinscher, Ch. Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici. Fifi returned home to Ohio with her National Specialty title and twelve all breed BIS, five of them won in the last two months. Fifi is shown by her breeder/owner/handler, Jocelyn Mullins. Way to go! Jocelyn is an inspiration to those who feel shut out of the group placings by professional handlers.

Sitting ringside, I took notes and photos on that recently invented high tech instrument, the iPad, and reflected on the death of another shining light in only his fifth decade, Steve Jobs. I was thinking about how much he loved inventing new technology we never knew we needed.

And how much we in the dog fancy love our dogs and our sport, and find ways to use the new technology to share that love with others, calling in results on our iPhones, broadcasting photos on Facebook and videos on YouTube, reaching people on their PCs, Apple iMacs, and laptops.

Steve Jobs said in a recent interview, when asked about himself and Bill Gates, “I look at us as two of the luckiest guys on the planet. We found what we loved to do and we were at the right place at the right time. We’ve gotten to go to work every day with super bright people and do what we love. It’s hard to be happier than that.”

Let’s all be happy while we can. Life is too short. When your dog is at your side, you have a permanent friend. Dogs sometimes inadvertently bring out the best in us. They continue to admire us in spite of our flaws. Maybe, as some owners claim, dogs are really angels sent to be with us on earth and therefore divine. Or maybe being canine is just as good.

Note from the author: Thanks to all for their support through my recent illness.

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Rare Breeds OF THE WORLD THE HUNGARIAN MUDI Continued FROM page 54

formed. One such breed was the Mudi. Noted for their versatility as sheep herder, flock guardian, guard dog, cattle herder, hunter, and companion Mudik (plural of Mudi,) are also utilized as rescue dogs.

The Mudi is one of the three working herding dogs of Hungary, the others being the Puli and Pumi. The Mudi has been used for centuries for guarding, herding and doing other farm tasks. The breed is rarely seen outside of Hungary, and is considered rare even in its homeland. Originally the Mudi was thought to be of the same breed as the Puli and Pumi and were classified together, but in the 1930 the breed was reclassified and separated from the others.

The medium sized Mudi is brave, agile, alert, robust, and reliable. The most distinctive characteristic of this breed is the head. Mudik possess an expression of being attentive, intelligent, and dynamic.

They are loving, gentle, and form a close bond with the family members, and do not trust strangers. The Mudik are protective over their human family and their property. The breed does very well with children if it has been raised with, and gets along with other dogs and non-canine pets if introduced to at an early age. Very talented and eager to please, as every breed the Mudi needs proper training, and education. This is a highly intelligent, obedient, and independent breed, which responds best to firmness, and consistency. The Mudi excels in agility, security, narcotics dog, and rescue. Being a very active breed, the Mudi does best with a large yard or rural setting.

Mudik are a lively, intelligent and active breed with an IQ similar to the Border Collie.

They are quick to learn, and to please its owners. Friendly and playful they have a high working drive but are usually calm and relaxed in the home. Very keen watch dogs, they love to 100 Dog News

bark, letting their owners know that something is wrong. Mudi owners state that their dogs make excellent, loving and gentle family pets.

To have a better understanding, I decided to talk to a serious breeder who I had the pleasure to find in Hungary; Zsofia Balazs, who kindly attended my invitation, is a recognized breeder of the Hungarian Kennel Club (MEOE), and the President of the Fenyes Mudi Club. I want to share her words with our dear readers.

I truly believe that as the new interested breeders, that the judges must be familiar also with the standard approved by the country of origin of the breed. It is important to follow eventual changes on the standard and to realize the reason of such changing. In my opinion the standard is a guide, but may have various interpretations. In our (Hungarian breeders) opinion as the Mudi until today works executing every single shepherding duty in any terrain in cold or warm weather helping the masters in they hard ordeal, (the shepherd consider this dog as his right hand, always ready, always

trustable), before any other, the fact of total capability to work is so important that we breeders stress this factor (mental and physical health), and balance must be considered before the general appearance of the dog.

It must be relevant to preserve the working capability of the Mudi, and only after this requirement’s fulfilled we will analyze a dog by the standard. So, the most important thing for a serious breeder is to preserve the mental capability, and physical integrity of the dog.

Whoever is interested to acquire a Mudi from Hungary, please take information about the breeder and the breeding of the dog before worrying about the price.

As a working dog the Mudi excels as first prize winners in the Utility, Agility, fly ball, dancing, and other competitions as well. At this year’s Hungarian National Agility Competition Mudik won both 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes.

The Mudi of today is as heterogeneous as it was 20 years ago (when my first litter was born).

It is important that when observing a Mudi to immediately perceive its merry disposition, its readiness to play and participate. Also it’s important to observe the dog’s harmonious gait, and the easiness to change its speed, which is so necessary to execute its work well.

I am honored to realize the interest of the American breeders toward this marvelous breed, and I hope that the Mudi will win your heart as it won mine.

Zsofia Balazs mudimese@freemail.hu Our readers can find the complete standard at the FCI’s breed’s page, The Mudi Club of America, or The Hungarian Mudi Club, and they are at the AKC Foundation Stock Service list, applying for recognition.

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The Bulgarian Kennel Club, though small, has come up with an interesting concept of augmenting its income. It holds shows at various resort towns, enabling the show-goers to combine a vacation at very moderate prices (20 Euros, something like 30 dollars, for a decent hotel room, for example) with the opportunity of acquiring the international championship title candidacy and the local championship titles. You need to win your class at two shows to become a Bulgarian champion, and an additional win will get you (your dog, actually) the title of Bulgarian Grand Champion.

Even though some of the shows are quite minute – ours had an entry of 150 dogs – the low operating costs along with the above average price tag on entry fees and payment for championship certificates ensure the kennel club decent revenue.

This time, the shows took place at a local schoolyard and although it was early October, the weather was just perfect.

One could see the mountaintops peeking from behind the beautiful local buildings, constructed of stone with wooden finish, very Alpine in style.

Although originally planned for three consecutive days, the first two shows took place on the same day while the third show was held on the following day. We arrived at about 9am at the show venue, registered and received our catalogs and ring numbers. The first show began at about 10:30 and ended at 2pm. After half an hour’s rest, the next show began, with the BIS declared before 5pm. Not bad for a day’s work!

The entry, surprisingly, was not dominated by Bulgarian dogs; 43 of the dogs entered were from Poland – a two-day drive from there. There were 25 dogs from Bulgaria, with France running a close third with 24 entries.

The Finnish contingent, 14 strong, had also traveled a very long way from their native Scandinavia and was planning to continue to a show in Romania the following weekend. Greece, Serbia and Macedonia are a couple of hours drive away, but Croatia, Russia, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic are further from Bulgaria and Israel is a 2 and a half hour flight from Bulgaria.

Among the Poles was a group of 9 people who had driven in a large van and one car with 21 dogs.

This only serves to prove the point made above, that these shows actually cater to foreign exhibitors, attracted by the prospect of titles and tourism.

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Dog Show Calendar DECEMBER 8 - THURSDAY IL Wheaton* (I) STARVED ROCK KENNEL CLUB DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 West Manchester Rd CLOSES: NOVEMBER 23 Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc., SUPT Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. S. A. Krogh SPORTING Group: Mr. L. K. Davis Mr. L. K. Davis: Span-Irw, Span-Suss, Span-Wel Spr, Spin Ital, Vizs, Weim, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mrs. L. K. Davis: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mr. K. H. Delaney Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Afghan, Amer English Coon, Basenji, B & T Coonhnd, Bluetick Coon, Otter Mr. K. H. Delaney: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mrs. L. K. Davis Mrs. M. K. Busse: Grt Dane Mrs. L. K. Davis: Sam, Sib Hky, Std Schn, Tibtn Mastiff Mr. L. K. Davis: Akita, Alas Mal, Boxer, Bullm, Dobe, Giant Schn Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Ms. K. J. Ferris Mr. K. H. Delaney: Manch Ter Ms. K. J. Ferris: Lakelnd, Min Bull Terrs, Min Schn, Norwich Norfolk, Parson Russell, Scotti, Sealym, Skye, Soft Coated, Staf Bull, Welsh Ter, Wst Highlnd Mr. L. K. Davis: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mr. K. H. Delaney Mr. K. H. Delaney: Min Pin, Pap, Peke, Pom, Pug, Shih Tzu, Pood Toy, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier, Yorks Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. K. H. Delaney Mr. K. H. Delaney: Lhasa, Lowch, Norwegian Lndhnd, Pood, Schip, Shiba Inu, Tib Span, Tib Ter, Xoloitzcuintli Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. M. K. Busse Mrs. M. K. Busse: Austrl Cat Dg, AustrlShep, Beard Coll, Beauceron, Bel Mal, Bel Shp, Bel Terv, Brdr Coll, Bouv, Briard, Canaan, Card-WC Ms. J. N. Paulk: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. L. K. Davis Mrs. L. K. Davis: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mr. M. C. Carlucci: Nov A, Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Open B, Grad Openr, Util A, Util B, Versatility JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. M. K. Busse RI Providence (I) MIDDLESEX COUNTY KENNEL CLUB Rhode Island Convention Center 1 Sabin Street CLOSES: NOVEMBER 23 MB-F Inc., SUPT FEE: $32.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. R. Gschwender SPORTING Group: Ms. D. C. Mounce Mr. P. F. Willhauck: Ret-Flat, Ret-Gold, Ret-Lab Ms. D. C. Mounce: Pntr-GW, Ret-Curl, Span-AmW, Span-Boykin, Span-Clum, Span-Ckr, Span-Suss, Vizs, Weim Mrs. L. Warren: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. L. Warren Mrs. L. Warren: All Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Dr. J. A. Reeve-Newson Mrs. L. Warren: Cane Corso Mr. P. F. Willhauck: Blk Russn Terrier, Bullm, Dobe, Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher, Gtr Swiss Mtn, Leonberger, Mast, Tibtn Mastiff Dr. J. A. Reeve-Newson: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Ms. P. L. Lloyd Ms. P. L. Lloyd: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Ms. D. C. Mounce Ms. D. C. Mounce: All Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Ms. P. L. Lloyd Ms. D. C. Mounce: Fr Bull Ms. P. L. Lloyd: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds 106 Dog News

HERDING Group: Mr. T. W. Coen N. S. Coen: AustrlShep, Coll, Pemb-WC, Shetld Mr. T. W. Coen: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mr. P. F. Willhauck Mr. P. F. Willhauck: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Ms. H. R. Sullivan DECEMBER 9 - FRIDAY CA Costa Mesa* (I) SHORELINE DOG FANCIERS ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE COUNTY Orange County Fairgrounds 88 Fair Dr CLOSES: NOVEMBER 23 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $30.00-1st/ $25.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW M. D. Doherty SPORTING Group: M. D. Doherty Mr. R. M. Margolis: Ret-Gold, Weim Mrs. K. Kahn: Span-Clum, Span-Ckr, Span-Eng Ckr, Spin Ital Mrs. M. Little: Pntr-GW, Ret-Ches, Ret-Curl, Ret-Lab, Set-Irsh Rd&Wh, Vizs Mrs. H. L. James: Ret-Nova Scotia T, Span-AmW, Span-Boykin, Span-Irw, Span-Wel Spr, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mr. D. W. Flanagan: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mr. M. J. Dougherty Mr. M. J. Dougherty: All Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. A. G. Bonne: Grt Dane, Sib Hky Mrs. H. L. James: Dogue de Brdx, Giant Schn, Std Schn M. D. Doherty: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mrs. K. Kahn J. J. Killeen: Fox Ter (Smooth), Fox Ter (Wire) Mrs. K. Kahn: Cesky Terrier, Glen Imaal, Irish Ter, Manch Ter, Sealym Dr. A. Pertuit: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. H. L. James Mrs. K. Kahn: Toy Manch Mrs. I. Semenschin: Pood Toy Mrs. H. L. James: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. H. L. James Mrs. I. Semenschin: Boston, Pood Mr. R. Prado: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. K. Kahn: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. K. Kahn Mrs. K. Kahn: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mrs. M. Little: Nov A, Nov B, Open A, Open B, Util A, Util B JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. I. Semenschin IL Wheaton (I) STARVED ROCK KENNEL CLUB DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 West Manchester Rd CLOSES: NOVEMBER 23 Roy Jones Dog Shows, Inc., SUPT Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. K. H. Delaney SPORTING Group: Mrs. L. K. Davis Mrs. L. K. Davis: Span-Irw, Span-Suss, Span-Wel Spr, Spin Ital, Vizs, Weim, Wirehair Ptg Grif Mr. L. K. Davis: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. L. K. Davis Mr. L. K. Davis: Afghan, Amer English Coon, Basenji, B & T Coonhnd, Bluetick Coon Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Am Fox, Basset, Bgle, Bloodhnd, Borz, Dach, Eng Fox, Greyhnd, Harr, Ibizan Mrs. L. K. Davis: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. L. K. Davis Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Sam, Std Schn Ms. J. N. Paulk: Akita, Alas Mal, Boxer, Bullm, Dobe, Giant Schn, Grt Dane, Grt Pyr, Mast, Portuguese, Sib Hky, Tibtn Mastiff Mrs. L. K. Davis: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. L. K. Davis Mr. L. K. Davis: Lakelnd, Min Bull Terrs, Manch Ter, Min Schn, Norwich Norfolk, Parson Russell, Scotti, Sealym, Skye, Soft Coated, Continued on page 108

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Staf Bull, Welsh Ter, Wst Highlnd Ms. K. J. Ferris: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. S. A. Krogh Mr. L. K. Davis: Toy Manch Mr. K. H. Delaney: Affenp, Bruss Grif, Cav KC Spans, Chihua, Chin Cr, Hava, Eng Toy Sp, I Greyhnd, J Chin, Malt Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mrs. S. A. Krogh Mrs. M. K. Busse: Boston Mr. K. H. Delaney: Am Esk Dog, Bichon, Bulldog, Shar-Pei, Chow, Dalm, Fin Spitz, Fr Bull, Kees Mrs. S. A. Krogh: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Ms. J. N. Paulk Ms. J. N. Paulk: Austrl Cat Dg, AustrlShep, Beard Coll, Beauceron, Bel Mal, Bel Shp, Bel Terv, Brdr Coll, Bouv, Briard, Canaan, CardWC Mrs. M. K. Busse: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. M. K. Busse Mrs. M. K. Busse: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mr. K. H. Delaney NC Winston-Salem (I) GREATER HICKORY KENNEL CLUB, INC. (S) LJV War Memorial Coliseum 300 Deacon Blvd CLOSES: NOVEMBER 23 MB-F Inc., SUPT Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. R. J. Shreve SPORTING Group: Mr. H. Clark Mr. H. Clark: All Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. H. Clark Mrs. A. Katona: Afghan, Basenji, Basset, Bgle, RhoRidge Ms. L. C. More: Amer English Coon, B & T Coonhnd, Bloodhnd, Bluetick Coon, Borz, Dach, Redbone Coon, Saluki, ScotDeer, Whip Ms. B. L. Clarke: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Ms. B. L. Clarke Ms. B. L. Clarke: Rottw, Sib Hky Mr. W. E. Dean, Jr.: St Bern, Sam, Std Schn, Tibtn Mastiff Mr. R. J. Shreve: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Ms. L. C. More Mrs. H. Clark: Airdle, Am Staff, Bdlgtn, Bull Ter, Cairn, Dandie, Fox Ter (Smooth), Fox Ter (Wire), Manch Ter, Min Bull Terrs, Min Schn Ms. L. C. More: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mrs. A. Katona Mrs. H. Clark: Affenp, Bruss Grif, Cav KC Spans, Chihua, Chin Cr, Hava, Eng Toy Sp, I Greyhnd, J Chin, Malt Mrs. A. Katona: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. W. E. Dean, Jr. Mr. W. E. Dean, Jr.: All Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Ms. M. Koltes Ms. M. Koltes: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Ms. L. C. More Ms. L. C. More: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Ms. L. C. More SWEEPS PUPPY: RhoRidge Danielle Sand SWEEPS VETERANS: RhoRidge Danielle Sand RI Providence (I) LADIES’ DOG CLUB, INC. Rhode Island Convention Center 1 Sabin Street CLOSES: NOVEMBER 23 MB-F Inc., SUPT FEE: $32.00-1st/ $20.00-2nd Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. M. Alston SPORTING Group: Dr. J. A. Reeve-Newson Mr. M. J. Dachel: Ret-Gold Ms. T. L. Hundt: Ret-Lab Mrs. M. Alston: Pointer, Pntr-GS, All Setters, Span-Ckr, Span-Eng Ckr, Span-Eng Spr, Span-Fld, Span-Irw, Vizs Miss D. H. Maltz: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Dr. J. A. Reeve-Newson 108 Dog News

Mrs. M. Alston: Afghan, Amer English Coon, Am Fox, Bluetick Coon, Eng Fox, Harr, Plott, Redbone Coon, RhoRidge, ScotDeer Dr. J. A. Reeve-Newson: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Ms. T. L. Hundt Mr. R. Gschwender: Berns Mtn, Boxer, Leonberger, Mast, Rottw Mrs. E. Laurin: Kom, Kuv, Newf, Portuguese, St Bern, Sam, Tibtn Mastiff Ms. T. L. Hundt: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. R. E. Herner Mr. R. E. Herner: All Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mr. M. J. Dachel Dr. J. A. Reeve-Newson: Pood Toy Mr. M. J. Dachel: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Miss D. H. Maltz Dr. J. A. Reeve-Newson: Pood Miss D. H. Maltz: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. R. Gschwender Mr. R. Gschwender: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Miss D. H. Maltz Miss D. H. Maltz: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Miss D. H. Maltz TX Dallas* (I) GREATER COLLIN KENNEL CLUB, INC. Dallas Market Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway CLOSES: NOVEMBER 23 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Ms. R. A. Bell SPORTING Group: Mrs. A. S. Bolus Mrs. A. S. Bolus: Span-Boykin Ms. J. Bradley: Weim Ms. R. A. Bell: Brit, All Pointers, All Retrievers, Set-Eng, Set-Gord Mrs. K. C. Wilson: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. K. C. Wilson E. Kroll: Ir Wolf Mrs. K. C. Wilson: Amer English Coon, Bluetick Coon, Redbone Coon Mrs. A. S. Bolus: Afghan, Am Fox, Basenji, Basset, Bgle, B & T Coonhnd, Bloodhnd, Borz, Dach, Eng Fox Mr. D. Richards: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mrs. D. Hansen Mrs. D. Hansen: Cane Corso, Leonberger Mr. D. Bolus: Akita, Alas Mal, Berns Mtn, Blk Russn Terrier, Boxer, Bullm, Dobe, Dogue de Brdx, Grm Pinscher Dr. R. D. Smith: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. A. J. Ferruggiaro Mrs. M. K. Huber: Am Staff Mr. A. J. Ferruggiaro: Cesky Terrier Mrs. D. Hansen: Fox Ter (Smooth), Fox Ter (Wire), Norwich Norfolk Ms. P. Beisel-McIlwaine: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Ms. T. Lyddon Mr. D. R. Miller: Pood Toy Mr. A. J. Ferruggiaro: Bruss Grif, Cav KC Spans, Chihua, Chin Cr, Hava Mrs. D. Hansen: Peke, Pom, Pug, Shih Tzu, Silky, Toy Fox Terrier, Yorks Mrs. D. Richards: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Dr. R. D. Smith Mr. V. D. Blevins: Fr Bull Dr. R. D. Smith: Norwegian Lndhnd, Xoloitzcuintli Ms. T. Lyddon: Am Esk Dog, Bichon, Bulldog, Shar-Pei, Chow, Dalm, Fin Spitz, Schip Mr. D. R. Miller: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mr. D. Bolus Mr. D. Bolus: Entlebucher Mnt Dog, Fin Laph, Icelandic Shpdg Mr. D. Richards: Pemb-WC, Pol Low Shp, Pulik, Pyre Shep, Shetld, Swed Vallhund Mrs. R. Smith: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Ms. R. A. Bell Ms. R. A. Bell: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mrs. S. D. Hodgens-Wood: Nov A, Nov B, Grad Novr, Util B, Versatility Ms. D. M. Larson: Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B Mr. R. P. Wood: Open A, Open B, Grad Openr, Util A JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. D. Richards

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Breathtaking Bulgaria Continued FROM page 104

The judging was efficient and swift, with three all-round judges presiding in each show, making short work of the 50 or so dogs in their ring. However, that is not to say the judging was anything by professional, with the dogs receiving critiques specifying their strong and weak points. The shows were very well organized, running smoothly and efficiently. The atmosphere was relaxed and non-stressful.

The most popular breeds in Bulgaria currently are Retrievers and Dobermans. Of course, there are many other breeds and the quality is not uniform. The largest entry at this show was in Yorkshire Terriers, totaling 15. The other breeds were entered in much smaller numbers, with some breeds having entries of 5-6 dogs and others just a single dog.

The rarest breed at the show was a Polish Hound, looking a bit like some of the French tri-color hounds. It won its group three times. A Schipperke bitch from Israel won the group twice and was reserve Best in Group the third time. Some groups had a single breed – German Shorthaired Pointer, for example, with a Greek champion dog winning both shows on the first day.

BIS at the first show went to a Chihuahua, Ch. Shah Appilin Lului, bred in St. Petersburg by L. Androsenko and owned

by LS Vidovenko from Russia. Handler Svetlana Krezub from the Ukraine had come with a Golden Retriever from Odessa, a Labrador and a Dalmatian in addition to the Chihuahua mentioned above.

“I came to the shows to finish an international title on the dogs,” explained Svetlana. “The Chihuahua is a Russian Champion and Grand Champion, Champion of Belarus and Moldova, and now Bulgarian Champion too. He is two years old and has sired one litter with two of the puppies sold to foreign owners.”

Tatayana Bakay came from Moscow with her Dachshunds, who won the group at all three shows. “It was a big surprise for me to realize my Dachshunds were the only representatives of the breed, since I had been prepared to face stiffer competition,” noted Tatyana.

“The show is well organized, the weather is lovely and the scenery breathtaking,” added Svetlana, “and there are many good hotels in this town.”

Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari had come with her friend Hilkka Laine from Findland with Bernese Mountain Dogs. Their champion bitch, Zweierteam Lunaria, went BIS at the third show. She is an International, Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and Ukrainian champion, 5 years old now. She has had two litters with very good results.

“We need CACIB’s from different

countries,” Tanya explained as the reason for their attendance.

“I like the friendly atmosphere.

Although it is not as professional as Finnish shows, I was impressed by the way the judges gave the younger, inexperienced dogs ample opportunity to show themselves.”

“I got into the car in Thessaloniki this morning and after a two-hour drive arrived here,” recounted Christos Mountzelis, who had brought a champion German Shorthaired Pointer. “My daughter and I came here for the day and are planning to return home this evening,” he noted. The trip was well worth it, since his daughter

was placed in the junior handling competition while the dog was placed both in the group and the BIS at both shows.

Kamen Litov, president of the Bulgarian Kennel Club, summed up the three shows: “I would have liked a bigger entry,” he said, “but I am happy with the organization, the venue and the atmosphere. I hope to see more exhibitors here next year.”

As far as this writer is concerned, Bulgaria is a lovely option when it comes to “dog tourism” and no doubt worth the trip.

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Letters To The Editor LATE ANSWER TO THIS WEEK’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK: HOW DO YOU THINK DOG PEOPLE SHOULD REACT TOWARDS MICHAEL VICK TODAY? To me, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback does not exist.

David Frei The Changing Landscape of Pet Microchipping in the U.S. raditionally, ten-character microchips have been the standard in the United States. After this standard was launched in the U.S., European countries adopted a 15-digit microchip and sought to make it the standard through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The adopted standard agreement included support of the tencharacter microchips already widely used in the U.S. as acceptable permanent identification at ports of entry world-wide.

Over the last five years, the ISO microchip has been introduced in this country by multiple companies and a widespread effort to distribute universal microchip readers has been made in the U.S. to support all pets regardless of the type of microchip the pet has. Per the ISO agreement, these scanners are also required at ports of entry, but unfortunately, we have found that some governments have not provided the universal scanners as promised.

Unlike collar tags, microchips provide ongoing permanent identification for the life of the animal. To find the value in microchipping just talk to any owner whose cherished pet was returned to them after being lost or stolen because a veterinarian, animal control officer, or shelter worker scanned the pet for a microchip, called the pet recovery service and facilitated the reunion.

Having a second microchip implanted in a dog, while redundant, does not harm the dog. Both microchip numbers can and should be linked to the pet’s record in a national 24/7 recovery service such as AKC CAR’s. We enroll all brands of microchips, tattoos, and collar tags. In addition, AKC CAR donates universal scanners to shelters across America so that all types of chips can be read and owners reunited with their pets. AKC CAR was also a founding member of www.petmicrochiplookup.org to help reunite all pets regardless of microchip or recovery service.

We believe in offering customers a variety of products to fit their specific needs. In January 2010, AKC CAR began offering the ISO microchip which is standard in Canada

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& European countries. Owners of American dogs headed to Europe can purchase the 134.2 kHz ISO microchip direct from AKC CAR should they wish to send dogs abroad. Based on feedback from happy customers reunited with their pets, microchips are priceless!

Tom Sharp CEO, AKC Companion Animal Recovery Raleigh, NC CORRECTION In a letter to the editor in last week’s edition, the hometown of a writer was incorrectly identified. Kerri Turc lives in North Hills, CA not Nashville, TN. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT - Competitions “Just for Juniors” to Debut at 2011 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship his December, the AKC is offering two new competitions just for juniors at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship: the AKC Juniors Agility Competition and the AKC National Obedience Juniors Competition, which will join our long-standing Junior Showmanship competition.

I’m pleased to announce that more than 100 junior handlers have entered these inaugural events.

We wish them all the best of luck and we encourage you to stop by the Agility and Obedience rings on the morning of Friday, December 16th (Agility) and Saturday, December 17th (Obedience) to cheer on the future of our Companion sports.

Juniors participating in the AKC Juniors Agility Competition will be running both Standard and Jumpers with Weaves courses in either the Junior Excellent or Superior Classes, depending on whether they’ve achieved an agility title. The junior obedience entrants will compete in three age divisions in Beginner Novice and/or Novice classes twice, based on their AKC obedience accomplishments.

We have some very accomplished juniors entered. Three of the agility juniors competing have also qualified for the AKC Agility Invitational and will run their dogs in that competition over the weekend.

Several obedience juniors will exhibit multiple dogs, and one junior will compete in all three events – Junior Showmanship, the AKC Juniors Agility Competition and the AKC National Obedience Juniors Competition.

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careers. The Veterans competing have won either All-Breed Best in Shows, National Specialties or were once ranked in the top five of their breed. Many of them are former National Championship competitors. At least one of our Veterans competed at the inaugural AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in 2001 and will have some of its progeny exhibited at the show as well.

Finally, we hope you’ll support the AKC Canine Partners enrolled All-American dogs that will compete at the AKC Agility Invitational and AKC National Obedience Invitational for the first time.

They’ll be in the rings Saturday and Sunday.

We look forward to seeing you in Orlando! Stay tuned to www.akc.org/ invitational for the latest updates.

Ronald Menaker, AKC Chairman New York, NY Online Directory Of Championship Show Judges Now Available he Kennel Club has announced that its Directory of Championship Show Judges is now available online at http://www.the-kennel-club. org.uk/services/public/judge/.

The information available in the online Directory provides a listing of all judges, together with their preferred contact details and Kennel Club judging ID number as well as the breeds in which they have been previously approved to award Challenge Certificates, Groups and Best in Show as applicable.

Interested parties will be able to search for judges by Surname, Breed, Sub-Group, Group and Best in Show.

The Kennel Club is aware that there may be some judges whose details have changed, and there may also be judges listed who have sadly passed away. However, unless the Kennel Club is informed of these changes, databases are unable to be updated. Should any records need altering, please contact the staff members detailed below.

Obviously some means of contact with each judge needs to be included however; for those judges who do not wish for their addresses and/or telephone numbers to be made available online, please write or send an email to either Lauren Knollman or Jason Winnington at 1-5 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, W1J 8AB, lauren.knollman@ thekennelclub.org.uk or jason.winnington@thekennelclub.org.uk.

The Directory is still available in printed format and can be purchased from the Kennel Club’s online shop.

Laura Quickfall London, England

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