All Terriers On Line Oct. 2012

September/October 2012 Volume 2 Issue 2

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AKC Breeder of the Year 2012 Terrier Group Nominee James W. Smith, Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers

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Multi BISS GCH Posey Canyon No Brainer!

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“What a year it has been!”

Eukanuba First Award of Excellence Westminster Best of Opposite Sex Specialty Best of Breed Multiple Group wins and placements all owner-handled Breeder: Jennifer Johnston, Posey Canyon Owners/Handler: Russ & Tricia Stanczyk, Classic Terriers www.allterriersonline.com

AKC Breeder of the Year 2012 Terrier Group Nominee James W. Smith, Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers On July 11, 2012 this press release from AKC arrived in my

Terrier Group – James W. Smith

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Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers

“AKC Breeder of the Year” to be Announced at AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Fla. – The American Kennel Club® announced today the seven group recipients of the 2012 AKC® Breeder of the Year Award.

The award honors breeders who have dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs.

“The AKC Breeder of the Year Award celebrates AKC’s distinguished breeders and we’re proud to honor seven outstanding finalists this year,” said Michael Canalizo, AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Event Manager. “The group winners represent the diversity of our sport, spanning generations and getting their start in dogs many different ways, yet all are the best of the best when it comes to responsibly breeding healthy, beautiful and functional dogs.”

A breeder is chosen from each of the seven groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding. The individual group recipients will receive a medallion in recognition of their achievements on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Fla. At the end of the presentation the 2012 AKC Breeder of the Year will be announced. Additionally, a canine portraitist will be commis-

Jim Smith winning WB/BOW/ BOS at the AFTC show at the Armory in 1968 under judge Mr. James A. Farrell, Jr. (RR)

Jim attended his first dog show with a Dalmatian in 1956 and has been involved in the sport ever since. He quickly gravitated to the terrier rings and acquired a Wire Fox Terrier in 1957.

His first Smooth came in 1962.

A Delegate for the Dalmatian Club of America for 26 years, Jim currently represents the Washington State Obedience Training Club. He is in his third separate term as president of the American Fox Terrier Club, having previously served as vice president, delegate, and secretary.

Jim was not active breeding and showing for a large part of the 1990s during his tenure as a member of the AKC board. He has also served on AKC ad hoc committees, most recently the one which revised the judges’ approval process.

In 1999, he acquired a Smooth from Eddie Boyes, and Jim’s interest and involvement has proceeded full speed ever since. Absolutely has produced over 50 bred, owned, and campaigned champions, Best in Show dogs, national and regional specialty winners, and numerous group winners.

Preservation and maintenance of the breed are paramount, while adherence to the standard is constantly reviewed.

Jim’s greatest pleasure is sitting and watching puppies play

sioned to commemorate a prominent dog from the recipient’s

and develop.

kennel, and their name will be inscribed on a perpetual trophy

What a thrill to see Jim honored for his 56 years in the sport

and plaque on permanent display at the AKC headquarters in

of pure bred dogs. I am proud share with you this Winter,

New York City.

2006 reprint from the SWQ archives.

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Ch Stoney Meadows Comus a favorite of mine both to look at and live with

Smooth Fox Terrier Breeder Jim Smith Reaches 50 Year Milestone Celebrated Achievements In and Out of the Ring Interviewed by Mary Abram

How, why and when did you get your start in showing dogs?

It’s difficult for me to believe, but in 2006 I celebrated 50 years of showing dogs. I was hooked from the very beginning with my first show dog, a Dalmatian, and although I still show the breed my main focus, since 1962, has been Smooths Fox Terriers. The Fox Terriers really appealed to me and I decided on the Smooths because, candidly, they are easier to groom than the broken-coated Wire.

My first Smooths, Sandgate Saddleup, came from Judith Wolff and this dog was my baptism by fire introduction to showing Smooths. I never did finish him and ended up giving the dog to my sister as a house pet. It didn’t matter though because the hook was in and I immediately proceeded to get a bitch, Sprucehill Precious Jewel. This was the foundation bitch for Dovenby Kennels and was bred eight generations down, with the last generation bred in 1990 and the final Dovenby Smooths finished in 1991. From this line, Ch Dovenby No Question, along with Ch Stoney Meadows Comus were favorites of mine both to look at and live with.

From 1990 through 1997 I took a break from breeding and showing and then resumed showing Dalmatians in 1998 and Smooths in 1999. My new kennel is in Springville, NY and I started with a foundation dog and bitch back in early 2000.

This second time around I’ve been extraordinarily lucky and everything seems to have clicked, particularly with Eddie and Lesley Boyes, Dana Schumacher and Elaine Mobley. In 2006 we took the breed at six specialty shows with three different

dogs, two of which were home bred and the third was sired by my dog.

What did you do during your time away from breeding and showing and did this break give you any new perspectives?

I took the time to become involved with the AKC. While I had been a delegate to the AKC since 1986, I was elected to the Board in 1993 and it didn’t seem appropriate to be showing my dogs while a Member of the Board. My time with the AKC (1993-97) was a thoroughly enjoyable experience because there were so many opportunities to contribute to something I consider to be very important.

For instance, during my tenure as Chairman (1994-95), the Health Foundation was founded and I am especially proud of this. As well, the Companion Animal Recovery Program was instituted and standards were established for the care and condition of dogs and kennels. Another measure that was implemented during my time as an AKC Board Member included recognizing the breeder by listing the breeder’s name on the Championship Certificate. My personal favorite however – and not just because it was my idea – was the creation of the Bronze Medal, for championships earned with all points from the Bred by Exhibitor class.

Even though I was away from breeding and showing for the better part of the decade, I continued my membership in the AFTC (American Fox Terrier Club), SFTAA (Smooths Fox Terrier Association of America), FTC (The Fox Terrier Club) (England) and SFTA (Smooths Fox Terrier Association) of the UK. www.allterriersonline.com

With regard to the latter part of your question, I can’t say specifically that it did give me any new perspective. Overall the sport has changed in the last 40 years, and not necessarily for the better. Where once good manners and sportsmanship were the rule, winning now seems to be the primary goal and

Ch. Dovenby Semaphore who was BV at FTC of St. Louis, from the classes under Mrs. W. P. Wear, shown here with Mr. John Marvin

sometimes at any cost and without regard to ethics. It appears to be an unstoppable trend and it’s very difficult to police.

You’ve been involved as a breeder, handler, AKC delegate and Board Member, but have you ever judged?

Yes. I was entitled to judge Irish Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Dalmatians and Smooths and Wires. I have judged Smooths at Montgomery County and specialties in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In fact, I judged from 1969 to 2000, at which point I gave it up because I just wasn’t enjoying it any more. Over the previous four years I was taking less and less pleasure in the process and found myself measuring the faults rather than judging the outstanding qualities.

Part and parcel of the problem we are suffering today in Smooths and Wire Fox Terriers is the lack of breeder judges.

We desperately need to increase the number of Terrier breeder judges because, unfortunately, it seems that many of today’s judges have little background in these breeds. It used to be that specialties were always done by breeder judges but it is not the case any more. The situation is even more regrettable because there are really outstanding Smooths Fox Terrier breeders around today who would be more than qualified to judge.

The Smooths we are seeing in the ring today are spectacular and I believe it’s a direct result of the talent and ability of these breeders.

What is your personal “rule of thumb” when breeding?

First and foremost are health considerations. I would even go so far as to say it is immoral to breed a dog or bitch with known serious health issues and doing so jeopardizes the breed. It is absolutely unconscionable to propagate animals with heart murmurs, hip dysplasia, or subluxed patellas.

I view it more as an artistic endeavor and attempt to match the pluses and minuses to create that perfect balance of temperament and form in the offspring. Easier said than done I know, but I believe we have moved significantly closer to the ideal in the years I have been associated with the Boyes.

50 years is a long time to be involved in any endeavor and you must have several memorable memories. What have been the highlights for you?

Ch. Newmaidley Siffleur being shown in the UK with breeder Miss Linda Beak, he was later imported

by Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Smith

Clearly, that which I cherish most was twice being President of the AFTC. There’s a sense of history to the AFTC and it abounds with tradition. It is truly an honor for me to be included on the list of famous names that have gone before.

Without a doubt though, what has been most important to me over the years has been the friends I’ve made. It’s not so much about the dogs for me but rather the people and I don’t think I would be the least bit interested in this sport if it weren’t for those friends. There’s nothing more enjoyable to me than to sit around listening to these friends, old and new, talk dogs. I never tire of hearing anecdotes revolving around the old Fox Terrier people like Jim Farrell, Elsie Simmons, Potter Wear and so many others.

So what’s in store for the next 50 years?

There’s an old saying that goes, “if you want to make God laugh, just tell him about your plans.” With that said, there are a few things that would make me happy; such as to not go broke doing this; to hopefully be able to participate in the improvement of the breed; and, because at my age “wine, women and song” is meaningless, to be able to spend as much time as possible sitting by the paddocks observing my dogs enjoying themselves – would do just fine. g

Next is matching a bitch and sire to achieve offspring that most closely replicate the image in your mind’s eye. For me personally, the Smooths has to please me visually for breeding and showing because there is nothing more that I love than to see my dog look the way I want it to look and then to see it win.

Ch Dovenby No Question along with Ch Stoney Meadows Comus were favorites of mine both to look at and live with.

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