Dog
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The Westminster Kennel Club
Dog Show
2011
FEBRUARY 2011
ISSUE 2
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INDEX The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2011............................................................. 4
Shows and more Athens Canine Society Double International Show, April 2 & 3 2011........................................... 14 Greek Shows 2010: Photo Flashback................. 20 European Show Schedule 2011............................ 41 Junior handling.............................................................. 50
Breeders corner Message in a bottle.................................................... 60 Under the Judge’s eye............................................... 66 Health Issues................................................................. 70
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BEST IN SHOW JUDGE: Dr. Robert Indeglia
GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind Scottish Deerhound Breeder: Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove Owner: Sally Sweatt & Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove
We would like to thank David Frei Photos: John Ashby, Mary Bloom, Lisa Croft-Elliott, Charles Tatham and the Westminster Archives
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nster Kennel Club HOUND
JUDGE: Dr. Robert Indeglia GCH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind
1st
Scottish Deerhound Breeder: Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove Owner: Sally Sweatt & Cecilia L Dove & Dr R Scott Dove
2nd GCH Torquay Midnight Confession Beagle, 15 In. Breeder: Marcelo Chagas & M F & Alessandra Botelho Owner: Marcelo Chagas & Marco Flavio & Alessandra Botelho
3rd GCH Vin-Melca's Voyager Norwegian Elkhound Breeder: Patricia V Trotter Owner: Patricia V Trotter
4th GCH Celestial CJ's Hearts On Fire Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Breeder: Pamela Helmer & Zachery Helmer Owner: Jeanne Hurty & Charles Hurty & Lynne Florian & Mark Florian & Pamela Helmer
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2DOG0SHOW 11 The Westmin TOY JUDGE: Mr. Frank Sabella 1st GCH Palacegarden Malachy Pekingese Breeder: Jim Smith & Jean Smith Owner: Iris Love & S Middlebrooks & D Fitzpatrick
2nd GCH Banana Joe V Tani Kazari Affenpinscher Breeder: Mieke Cooymans Owner: Zoila Truesdale & Mieke Cooymans
3rd Ch Xoe's Oscar De La Hoya Pug Breeder: Leanna M Mottus Owner: Poul Kirby-Green & Moraine Kirby-Green & Elyse Fernedes
4th Ch Copella's Rising Attraction Papillon Breeder: Paula Cox Owner: Madeline Mosing & Paula Cox & Cheslie Pickett
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nster Kennel Club NON-SPORTING JUDGE: Mr. W. Everett Dean, Jr.
1st
GCH Vaje's Miss Jayne Hathaway Chinese Shar-Pei Breeder: Vicki Mauk & Jeff Mauk Owner: Jeff Mauk & Vicki Mauk
2nd GCH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy Bichon Frise Breeder: Sandra & Keith Hanson & Shirley & Richard Hamilton Owner: Barbara Weidner & L Darman & K Griffin & C Ruggles
3rd GCH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus Lhasa Apso Breeder: Mary P Vaden Owner: Susan S Giles & Mary P Vaden
GCH Karolina Bonnyvale Meant To Be Keeshond Breeder: Darlene Bosch & Patricia Stroud Owner: Dr Bill & Pat Stroud & Darlene Bosch & Donna Smith
4th
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2DOG0SHOW 11 The Westmin HERDING
JUDGE: Mrs. Lynette Saltzman GCH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins Bearded Collie Breeder: Larry & Angela Stein & R Lamm & L Woodcock Owner: Ellen Charles & Stein & Woodstock & Lamm & Ross
1st
2nd GCH Sky Acres Spy Plane Belgian Tervuren Breeder: Michelle Edling Owner: Michelle Edling & Wayne Thompson
3rd GCH Bon-Clyde's Take One Border Collie Breeder: Bonnie W Buchanan Owner: Bonnie W Buchanan
4th GCH Segni At Coventry Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breeder: S Sadler & B Shelton & B Williams DVM & S Leyerly Owner: Alexandra Geremia & Bill Shelton
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nster Kennel Club SPORTING
JUDGE: James Reynolds GCH Casablanca's Thrilling Seduction
1st
Cocker Spaniel Black Breeder: Linda Moore Owner: Bruce Vandeman & Carolee Douglas & Mary Walker & Cindy Cassidy & Linda Moore
Ch Jewelset's Up Up N Away Setter (Irish) Breeder: Sharon Reilly & Kim Velletri & Julie Waters Owner: Sharon Reilly & Kim Velletri & Julie Waters & Jeff Arch
2nd
GCH Fireside's Spontaneous Combustion
3rd
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Breeder: Elaine Hunsicker Owner: Joan Coughlin & Elaine Hunsicker
GCH Poole's Ide Got Water RN Irish Water Spaniel Breeder: Gregory H Siner & Debbie Patterson Owner: Stacy J Duncan & Colleen McDaniel & Cathy M Shelby & Gregory M Siner
4th
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2DOG0SHOW 11 The Westmin WORKING
JUDGE: Mrs. Dorothy Collier GCH Aviators Luck Be A Lady
1st
Portuguese Water Dog Breeder: Craig Kuehn & Suzanne Kuehn & Cathy Dugan Owner: Victor Malzoni Jr & Jerson Valle & Mike Dugan & Cathy Dugan
GCH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream Boxer Breeder: Tina Porter & Lee Stanton Owner: Debbie McCarroll & Mark Fagan & Mrs Jack Billhardt & Sergio Tenenbaum
3rd
2nd
GCH Szumeria's Wildwood Silver Six Pence Kuvasz Breeder: Lynn Brady & Constance Townsend & Bea Owner: Mercedes Vila & Lynn Brady & Constance Townsend & C Muir
Ch McMagic's Candied Ham Of Pebblesrun Samoyed Breeder: Patti McCallum Owner: Andrew & Amy Green & Patti McCallum
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4th
nster Kennel Club TERRIER
JUDGE: Mr. Edd Bivin
1st
GCH Slyfox Sneak's A Peek Fox Terrier (Smooth) Breeder: Joan & Mark Taggart Owner: J W Smith
2nd GCH Cracknor Cross The Ts Norfolk Terrier Breeder: M H E Matell Owner: Pamela Beale & Elisabeth Matell & Beth Sweigart
3rd GCH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman Skye Terrier Breeder: Eugene Z Zaphiris & Matthew H Stander Owner: Carolyn Koch & Victor Malzoni Jr
4th Ch Blythefell Fergus West Highland White Terrier Breeder: Carol Hufnagel Owner: Carol Hufnagel
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TOP 10 AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB 2010 DOG REGISTRATION STATISTICS BREED
2010
Labrador Retrievers
1
German Shepherd Dogs
2
Yorkshire Terriers
3
Beagles
4
Golden Retrievers
5
Bulldogs
6
Boxers
7
Dachshunds
8
Poodles
9
Shih Tzu
10
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Shows and more GREEK SHOWS FLASHBACK
ο.κ.α march
2010
Athens Canine Society International Show
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Shows and more BEST BREEDERS’ GROUP
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BEST OF GREEK BREEDS
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BEST PROGENY GROUP
BEST VETERAN
BEST BABY
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BEST PUPPY
BEST JUNIOR
«ACROPOLIS» CUP
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Shows and more
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Shows and more BEST BREEDERS’ GROUP
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BEST PUPPY
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Shows and more BEST IN SHOW
κ.ο.ε may
GREEK KENNEL CLUB International show & crufts qualification sunday, 09
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Shows and more BEST BRACE
BEST BREEDERS’ GROUP
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BEST BABY
BEST PUPPY
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Veterinary veterinary Practice practice Αnnetta Μichael DVM, PhD Canine reproduction specialist Golden retriever breeder (affix Goldendew ) My active involvement to the cynological happenings started in 1995 when I obtained my first Golden Retriever. My interest in selective breeding revealed the lack of specialized veterinary services in the reproduction sector in Greece. This was the reason that after I completed my Veterinary Studies, I have decided to study in depth reproduction matters, in order to offer specialized services to any serious breeder: • Artificial insemination (endoscopic intrauterine, intravaginal) • Semen freezing and chilling • Semen banking • Semen evaluation • Fertility problem solving • Surgery of the genital tract • General veterinary services
«Veterinary
for breeding soundness»
Dr Annetta MICHAEL, 74 Mygdalias Marini road, PO Box 40005, 19014 Kapandriti, Attiki Tel.: 22950-53144 – Mob.: 6937-315957 – E-mail: goldende@otenet.gr
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junior handling For some it is «simply» a hobby, for others it is «heritage», for others it is passion and dedication while for others it is a way of life. What is for certain is that Junior Handling comprises the future of the Greek dog world. It is the toughest of «schools», which will provide all the necessary qualities to further achievements in the world of dog showing and breeding… What is Junior Handling?
Classes
Junior Handling is the only class in dog shows where it isn’t the dog itself which is being judged for it’s morphology and how close it fits the standard of its breed, but it is the person who is handling the dog, who in this specific case, is a young child not over 18 years of age. Each contestant can choose whichever breed he likes to handle in the ring, either his own dog or after having kindly asked another exhibitor to lend him a dog for the day of the show. The only condition is that the dog is registered in a special class on that particular day in its breed.
In Greece there are two classes of Junior Handling which are specifically to do with the age of the child. The first one is from 6-12 and the second one from 12-18. In the younger class, obviously, the judges are more lenient. They are not likely to ask for specific procedures beyond the standard ones and may forgive certain mistakes, whereas in the second class it gets more serious and the judges’ demands and expectations are more skilled, competitiveness much greater and mistakes are not forgiven. The earlier the child starts, the better!
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Just like every hobby, Junior Handling needs its homework. In order to gain general knowledge and to get deeper into the field you must read plenty of books and magazines, search for information and articles on the internet, watch dvd’s on junior handling, practice at home with your dog, and ask for advice from experienced handlers etc. What I also find very important is the process of observation outside the ring even before you think of going in. Watch the whole procedure from when the first handler enters the ring until the final award is
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Shows and more given. Pay attention to the judge, what he is asking for, how he behaves towards the contestants, then look at the handlers and see what they are doing correctly and what they are not and how they are handling the dog, if they are careful about what the judge is asking and how they manage to perform to their best. Imagine yourself in the ring and what you would do if you were in their place. If at the end you realize that you know the procedure and you feel ready, mentally and practically, then you may be certain that your turn has come to take part. Choosing a dog/breed
If you have your own dog and it takes part in shows, then you are very lucky and I would advise you to show him, at least during the first years until you gain greater experience. This is because you will have all the time available to train together at home and to bond as a team, because it is as a team that you will perform in the ring. Supposing that you don’t have your own dog or for some reason it isn’t taking part on that particular day at the show, you can kindly ask an exhibitor to lend you their dog. Don’t be shy! There might be 2 or 3 who will refuse, but most will be glad to help you and advise you. You must be careful, though, both in your choice and breed. If you are used to small breeds, then choose a small breed and the opposite for obvious reasons. A Maltese isn’t shown in the same way as an Irish Setter; neither
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is a Labrador Retriever the same as a Fox Terrier. An additional factor in your choice shouldn’t be the dog’s appearance but its character and how it suits the child’s anatomy. The German Shepherd Dog is a beautiful and impressive dog but if the child is 1.20m tall and 30kg, it’s obvious that instead of the child showing the dog, the dog will show the child and we can do without such experiences! Before entering the ring
As I have already mentioned, the handler and the dog work as a team which has a common goal, and in order to succeed they have to develop a special relationship. The dog is neither a robot nor an electronic game which can be switched to the mood we want when we want it. If the dog isn’t your own it needs time (at least an hour before you enter the ring) to get to know you, to get used to you, to smell you, to get used to your movements, the way you handle him and your aura so that your friendship and trust can develop quickly. Approach the dog, let him smell you, and then stroke him, talk to him in a calm voice, play with him, take him for a walk and practice together. If the dog needs grooming, ask the owner if you can do it, in this way you will relax before entering the ring and the dog will understand that it’s going to work for you. In the ring
The classic routine is as follows: Each
handler with his dog enters the ring one by one, and then you stop to stack your dog at the point where the judge or the ring steward tells you to. After you have all stacked your dogs in a straight line, the judge will first take a general look, which means that he will either pass in front of you or he will do the «zigzag» first standing in front of one junior handler and then behind the second which means that we have to turn accordingly, or he will ask to see all handlers moving together. Afterwards, he will judge one by one. You stack the dog in front of the judge, keeping a normal distance so
that he has a clear view of both of you without him having to move. Then he will come towards you to judge the dog, so we behave accordingly (see stacking) and we show the dog’s teeth if we are asked to. Then the judge will ask you to perform the move he wants and you have to understand exactly what he wants, no less. If the judge is foreign, ask the ring steward to help you. If, on the other hand, you haven’t heard clearly, do ask again. It’s better than making the wrong move from a misunderstanding. After you have finished with your move, your individual evaluation (theoretically) is finished and
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when the judges tells you to, you can go back to your line after thanking him for judging you. After the judge has finished with all handlers’ judgment, you will have to stack your dog again in line for the judge’s final look/decision. At this point he may ask for another round altogether or some procedures we have already mentioned. It’s up to the judge. Finally, we have the announcement of the results and the best 3-4 are awarded on the podium. If you are one of them, before placing your dog on the podium, you always greet and kindly thank the judge and afterwards your fellow contestants.
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ATTENTION: (a) Make sure you always have enough space for you and your dog and always keep safe distance. You never know what may happen and how the dog of the other handler will react. (b) Be 50/50. 50% concentrate on your dog and how well you are presenting him and 50% concentrate on the judge, what he is asking and where he is at any time. (c) Always talk to your dog, pet him while you wait for your turn; positively reinforce him at the end. Never hit the dog under ANY circumstances. We want
positive experiences for both of you. (d) The fact that the judge asked from the handler in front of you ‘Up-down’ or ‘triangle’ doesn’t necessarily mean that he will ask the same from you. Be very careful with what the judge asks. (e) If the show is being held outdoors, avoid any abnormalities in the surface of the ground, or any other obstacles which may be in your way. Especially when stacking, the dog must be on a flat surface. (f) Make sure your outfit is decent, neat and as formal as possible. If your dog is dark colour, we prefer lightly coloured clothes and the opposite (we will get
deeper into this in another article.) (g) Try to control your anxiety. It’s not easy and it will take many years to feel confident enough of what you are capable of achieving but try to be as calm as possible because your dog will sense how you feel from the show lead that ‘connects’ you two. (h) Remember to always smile and have a positive attitude. If you don’t win for once it’s not a big deal. All that matters is that you are doing what you love and enjoy with your four- legged friend. To be continued...
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BASIC GENETIC CONCEPTS by John Armstrong From: «The Canine Diversity Project»
Introduction
Most of you are undoubtedly aware that color and certain diseases such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) are inherited – that is, passed down from one or both the parents. However, you may wonder how a trait that does not appear in the dam's pedigree can suddenly turn up in a litter out of Ch. Jake Hugelsberg. Is it inherited or just an accident? Surely, Jake has been used so often that someone would have noticed if the problem came from him.
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Just how much of a role does genetics play in health, general conformation and temperament? Probably you would like to know exactly what traits are inherited; but, once someone starts talking about «partial dominance" or «expressivity," you get glassy-eyed. The objective of this guide is to explain some of the basics of inheritance and how to use these concepts to breed healthier dogs – hopefully without losing you in complex technical jargon.
What Traits (or Characteristics) Are Inherited?
The answer is ÂŤalmost all," from temperament to size and coloring, as well as genetic diseases like progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Infectious diseases are not inherited, though the susceptibility to them may be, to a greater or lesser extent. Â The occurrence of any particular characteristic depends on two factors: genetics and the environment. ÂŤGenetics" refers to the encoded
information (instructions) controlling all biological processes that are carried within the cells of all living organisms. These encoded instructions are responsible not only for maintaining the continuity of a species (or breed), but also for many of the differences between individuals within a species or breed. The environment also contributes to the differences between individuals. The relative contribution of genetics and environment is not the same for every trait. Some traits, such as color, are
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influenced very little by the environment. For others, such as temperament, the effect of the environment is much greater. Geneticists use the term heritability to indicate the proportion of the total possible variability in a trait that is genetic. However, when genetic differences are not the main source of variability, the heritability of a trait may be difficult to establish and may not be the same for different breeds. Therefore, I cannot tell you that the heritability of
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size, for example, is 70% (or whatever it may be). Before moving on to a more detailed discussion of genetics, I would like to take a brief look at what is meant by ÂŤenvironment," in the present context. For a puppy, the first environment it encounters is that of the mother's womb. Is the mother well nourished, healthy, and free from stress? How old is she? Is this her first litter? How big is the litter? Once the puppy is born, it
experiences a new environment, where it has to compete for food and attention. Litter size is still a factor. How much food does the puppy get? How much attention does it get from the mother, the breeder, and the eventual owner? Does it have a safe and healthy environment? Does it have other dogs to associate with? The answers to these questions define, in part, the puppy's environment. Genes...
The gene is often called the basic unit of inheritance. A gene carries the information for a single step in a biological process; but most biological processes – even the ones that may appear to be simple – are made up of more than one step. Thus, one should not get the idea that a trait is determined by a single gene, but rather that the general rule is that many genes control a single trait. A good example is color. In some breeds, such as the Poodle and the Borzoi, there are a great variety of colors, so it should come as no surprise that this is the result of the action of a variety of genes. There are not only genes for making the different colored pigments, but also genes which control the distribution of the pigments, both within the individual hairs and over the entire body. (Other breeds may come in only one color. They have the same genes, but only a single allele of each.)
All animals have thousands of genes, but they do not float around loose in the cells. To make cell division and reproduction more manageable, genes are physically connected to other genes to form chromosomes. Most «higher" animals have two sets of chromosomes: one set from the mother and the other set from the father. So that the number of sets does not keep increasing from one generation to the next, sperm and eggs get only one set each. However, the mechanisms that assure this are not able to tell which
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chromosomes came from the mother and which from the father. Therefore, the set that is passed on in a particular egg or sperm is a mixed set. The number of possibilities depends on the number of chromosomes. Since dogs have 39 chromosomes in a set, the number of possible combinations is well over one billion! Therefore, the possibility of getting two litter-mates that have exactly the same combination of chromosomes is extremely remote. (Incidentally, wolves also have 39 chromosomes in a set and can breed with domestic
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dogs. Foxes, however, have only 19 chromosomes and cannot.) One of the 39 chromosomes carries genes that determine sex. In mammals, the chromosomes carrying the ÂŤfemale" genes is designated X and the one carrying the ÂŤmale" genes is designated Y. An animal with two X chromosomes will be a female, while one with an X and a Y will be a male. (One with two Ys will be in serious trouble!) Genes other than those determining sex are also located on these chromosomes and are said to be sex-linked.
...and Alleles
Most genes carry out their functions correctly, but some are altered by exposure to radiation (natural or man-made), certain chemicals, or even by accident when a cell divides. A gene may be thought of as a small program. There are many possible places in the program where an error (mutation) might be introduced. Many of these will have the same effect: the program will not function. Others may modify the action of the program. Some may appear not to affect the program at all. (Since these produce no observable effect, we generally don't worry about them.) All, however, regardless of their effect, change the information carried in the program. In genetics we call each version an allele. Some genes may have several different alleles in a population, but an individual can carry only two – one from the sire and one from the dam. When the two alleles are the same, the individual is said to be homozygous for that gene. When the alleles are different, it is heterozygous. Naming Genes
There are rules for naming genes – unfortunately, not all geneticists use the same system. The one I will use here is common, but not universal. A gene is named for the first mutant allele discovered. For example, in the fruit fly (Drosophila), which normally
has dark reddish-brown eyes, a mutant with white eyes was discovered many years ago. Consequently, the particular gene in which this mutation occurred is called «white" and given the symbol w. The mutant allele is designated w (notice that it is italicized), and the wildtype allele is designated w+. Another mutation, discovered later, has light yellowish-brown eyes and is called «eosin." However, it is also an allele of the same gene and is, therefore, not given a different letter designation. Instead, it is designated we. (This system reserves capital letter designations for dominant mutant alleles.) The alternative system that you will more likely encounter is very similar, except we don't use a + sign to designate the wild-type allele. This can introduce an element of confusion. For example, gray coat color is not considered the normal (wild-type) color in Poodles. However, as it is dominant, it is given the symbol G, while the wild-type allele is g. The naming of genes can also be eccentric. The dilute gene results in a lightening of the basic color and, appropriately, is designated D. A second gene has a similar effect, and is called C (for color). However, the best known mutant allele of this gene is the one that results in albinos, so the gene really should be called A – but this designation had already been used for agouti. To be continued...
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Breeders’ corner GEORGE KOSTOPOULOS
under the judge’s eye Qualified Dog Trainer Dog Behaviour Consultant International All round Judge F.C.I info@gkostopoulos.gr www.gkostopoulos.gr
George Kostopoulos was born in Athens in 1964. He obtained a degree in Political Sciences from the Law School of the University of Athens. It was his love for dogs though which prompted him to change career and drove him abroad. In England he studied cynology and in 1988 he graduated from the Canine Studies Institute with a General Certificate of Canine Studies. During that period he worked in some kennels and took part in several dog shows. In the U.S.A, he specialised in professional dog training at the National K-9 School of Dog trainers in Ohio and in 1989 he graduated with a Master Trainer Certificate. He also got involved with dogs with behaviour problems and worked alongside a professional Dog Handler. He presented dogs in several American dog shows.
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In Greece, he is involved in dog training as well as correcting problematic behaviours since 1990. More than 3000 dog owners have asked for his advice in training their dogs or help with improving their relationship. He has trained dogs for the Filming Industry and Television and has appeared in many television shows. • Foundation member of the Greek Dog Trainer’s Association • Board member of the Greek Kennel Club (1986-1990) and Vice President (1990-1992) • President of the Athens Canine Society Club (1993-1998, 2000-2004) • Vice president of the Greek Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (1993- until today) • In charge of dog shows for the Greek Kennel Club (1991-1993) and the Athens Canine Society Club (1993-1998)
• President of the Judge’s Committee (2005-2009) • Publisher of the TOP DOGS newspaper (2006-2008) Breeder of Whippet and Afghan Hounds under the affix “Allsatin”. Some of his dogs have been exported to Spain, Israel, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Serbia and Finland. International all round judge. He has judged in shows in 37 countries: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Thailand, Chile and in most European
countries (England, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Greece, Estonia, Ireland, Spain, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland, Portugal, Fyrom, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Czech Republic and Finland). He has chosen the Best In Show in Australia, Greece, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, South Africa, Russia, Czech Republic, Thailand and Finland.
INTERVIEW WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO BE A JUDGE?
I think I’d already had it in me. Even from my first visit to the Crufts Dog Show in England in 1985, I watched the judges in owe, how they assessed the dogs and I was trying to understand what the saw and how they evaluated. I (knowing but only a few things back then) immediately begun to try and do the same by myself, while observing from the ringside. For years this was all I did, whenever I was given the chance. Gradually, I realized that, while my knowledge increased, my views coincided with those of the official judges. I was pleased to watch quality dogs gain distinction and I wanted to be one of those who contributed to
this. So I would say that I became a judge as a natural result of my passion and love for the hobby of cynology. WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING A DOG?
Through the ‘eyes’ of the standard, of course. WHAT IS IT THAT CATCHES YOUR EYE AND ATTENTION IN A SPECIFIC DOG AMONGST OTHERS IN THE RING?
As a first impression, the harmony in silhouette and proportion. WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU: VISUAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION?
In shorthaired breeds 90% visual and 10% hands-on. In longhaired or
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Breeders’ corner INTERVIEW rough-haired breeds the percentage is 60%-40%. HOW IMPORTANT IS THE PRESENTATION AND TEMPERAMENT OF THE DOG, FROM THE JUDGE’S POINT OF VIEW?
According to me, the significance of the temperament is related to the breed. I don’t demand any kind of temperament in the ring e.g. from a Dogue De Bordeaux or a Whippet (if there is any, however, it’s welcomed). On the other hand, I wouldn’t give the qualification ‘excellent’ to a Poodle, a Shih Tzu or an Afghan Hound if it moved with its tail low (because those breeds demand pride, temperament and a specific level of tail carriage during movement). HOW MUCH DOES THE HANDLING OF THE DOG AFFECT YOUR JUDGEMENT?
Proper handling and presentation also helps in gaining distinction (e.g. the right grooming), but I believe that this element is neither more significant than the actual quality of the dog, nor capable of turning an average dog into a winner. HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR WINNERS?
According to how closely they meet
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the standard. The animals that are distinguished are those with a greater degree in meeting with the demands of the standard and those who have less significant faults. In some cases this is «obvious», while, in others, one must take a lot of things into consideration, before making a decision. HOW OBJECTIVE CAN A JUDGE BE?
A Judge who respects his position can and should be utterly objective and uninfluenced. His opinion of each dog should be sincere and unbiased. This, depending on personality, can be easy and self-evident for some judges, while some others need practice, self-control and self-criticism. In all circumstances, this is feasible. I’ve come to believe through experience that the majority of the judges are objective. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT ARE THE ELEMENTS A JUDGE SHOULD HAVE?
In random order: knowledge of morphology, anatomy, movement and the standards, experience in breeding and dog-shows, an inborn talent for recognizing symmetry and harmony, integrity of character, love for dogs and the hobby, being fit, ability to work in bad weather conditions, enduring of extensive traveling,
ability to take fast decisions, strong judgmental skills, basic knowledge of dog behavior and psychology, ability to bear ill willed criticism, self-confidence, objectivity.
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Health Issues Evaluating the bitch prior to breeding
The majority of breeders decide to use a female for breeding based on her physical attributes, her conformation and her character. Although it is important to take these parameters into account, the bitch’s reproductive capability should be evaluated at the same time. In order to be used successfully in breeding, the bitch should be able to conceive, carry through the pregnancy and raise healthy puppies. That’s the reason why the breeder should certify that his dog is free from abnormalities and disease (hereditary or not) capable to impede her maternal role. Every bitch should have a thorough systematic reproductive examination before she is mated. The first step in examining the bitch is an macroscopic examination of the genitals in order to check the size and the configuration of the vulva. The vulva might be enlarged and oedematous during proestrus,
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distinct vulvar softening occurs during estrus or before parturition. The vulva might be overlapped by folds of adjacent skin due to obesity or incorrect configuration of the body. Sometimes the vulva is hypoplastic (referred as juvenile vulva), a fact that can imply hormonal disorders or congenital defects. Also, the vulva might be deformed as a result of lesions or tumors. In the last three cases, the configuration of the vulva can create difficulties to copulation and constitute an obstacle to natural intromission. Finally, during the inspection of the vulva, it is possible to observe an enlarged clitoris as a consequence of congenital abnormalities, hormonal disorders (overactivity of the suprarenal glands) or longterm administration of hormones. During the inspection of the vulva, the presence of vulvar discharge should be checked. Normally, there is no vaginal
discharge during the anoestrus and the dioestrus. On the contrary, during proestrus and estrus the presence of hemorrhagic discharge is normal. Hemorrhagic discharge can also be observed in cases of retention of fetal membranes or severe vaginitis. Presence of discharge of any other color (greenbrown, red-brown, etc.) and texture (thick, creamy) could indicate pathological situations (pyometra, endometritis) and needs further veterinary estimation, as it can be responsible for loss of fertility. Examination of the vagina can be done by finger palpation or by vaginoscopy, with the aid of a vaginal speculum or an endoscope. Finger palpation is applied in search of strictures/stenosis, tumors, abnormal formations, etc. The most common vaginal abnormality is a persistent hymen. This hymen normally ruptures during puberty of the bitch. However, sometimes this does not happen, and consequently the membrane remains, creating problems to the first copulation due to the pain it causes. Sometimes this membrane can be split with simple finger pressure, but when it causes intense pain or when there are large segments of membrane surgical resection is required under general anesthesia. Vaginal neoplasms are relatively infrequent and vary from benign polyps to malignant tumors of the
vaginal wall. Vaginal neoplasms appear more frequently in older animals, so when vaginal discharge or pain during copulation occur, immediate finger vaginal examination is recommended. The uterus rarely presents malformations, but it is very difficult to discover these abnormalities - they usually are accidental findings during exploratory laparotomy or cesarean section. Sometimes these abnormalities are discovered during an ultrasound examination. Chronic infections of the uterine wall (endometritis) are capable of causing loss of fertility, while under certain conditions (successive estrous cycles without fertilization) these infections can cause pyometra, a life
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Breedersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corner threatening disease capable of terminating the bitchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breeding career. Examination of the mammary glands should be held in order to rule out malformations of the glands and search for indications of malfunction, mastitis or tumors. Mammary enlargement, with or without milk production, in non-pregnant females indicates a false pregnancy (pseudopregnancy, pseudocyesis). Bitches subjected to these hormonal changes, often gain weight and demonstrate changes in their behavior (unwillingness to leave their house, nesting behavior, adoption of toys). In most of the cases these symptoms subside spontaneously after 10-15 days. However, when the bitchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior becomes particularly intense and the mammary enlargement is severe (direct danger of mastitis), therapeutic measures must be taken. In older animals, palpation of mammary lumps should create suspicions of mammary cancer. In approximately 50% of these cases, these nodules are malignant and can be responsible for metastasis to other organs. Researches have proven that mammary neoplasms are correlated with the time of the ovariohysterectomy. If this operation is done before the first estrus cycle the possibilities of breast cancer development are practically eliminated (percentage <0.5%). However, ovariohysterectomy is not likely to be performed to a bitch intended for breeding purposes and
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it has been observed that the chances of developing breast cancer are not considerably decreased when spaying is performed after the age of 2.5 years old. Vaginal discharge culture is performed with a swab taken from the anterior vaginal part in order to detect specific and non-specific infections, capable of influencing fertility. Whenever a sample for culture or cytologic examination is required, the reception of the sample should precede the finger examination. The material taken is smeared on growth mediums, incubated and the growth or not of bacteria is observed. If no bacteria grow, the vaginal culture is negative. If bacteria grow the culture is characterized as positive and an antibiogram determines the antibiotic of choice for treating the infection. It is wise to perform this examination early so there is sufficient time for the treatment prior to the expected estrus, if the result of the culture is positive. The usefulness of this examination is disputed because isolated bacteria are often part of the vaginal normal flora and not related to pathological situations. For this reason, interpretation of vaginal cultures is often difficult. Brucellosis is an illness that can cause infertility-sterility to dogs and is caused by the bacterium Brucella canis. In our country the frequency of Brucellosis in dogs is relatively small. Although most people consider it to be an exclusively
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sexually transmitted disease, Brucella can be transmitted by the oro-nasal path after ingestion-inhalation of infected body fluids. Brucella is responsible for miscarriages and birth of stillborn puppies. Diagnosis of the disease can be done by detecting antibodies against the bacterium in the blood. In countries that brucellosis cases exist, a lot of breeders require pre-breeding screening and confirmation that the dogs (of both sexes) are free from this bacterium.  Each breed is affected by different hereditary diseases and it is important that all the dogs that are used for breeding are free from hereditary diseases, so that they do not transmit them to their offspring. Depending on the type of disease, its diagnosis can be done in an early or later age. Specifically, certain diseases can be diagnosed with cytogenetic tests (DNA tests) from when the puppy is a few weeks old, other diseases e.g. of the myoskeletal system, like hip dysplasia, can be diagnosed and rated after the age of 12 months, while other diseases can be diagnosed only in a later age. Most female dogs conceive and rear healthy litters without particular problems. However, when they fail to conceive or when they lose their litter, tests are necessary in order to determine the causes that led to this result. In these cases a specialized and systematic control by a veterinarian is extremely valuable.
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