JUDGES NEWSLETTER Volume 4 • Number 3 • Third Quarter 2013

of the and on the dog’s ability to per- UKC breed standards can be A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT form its traditional work. accessed anytime at: www.ukcdogs. In addition to adding the preamble to com/Web.nsf/WebPages/DogEvents/ YOUR ROLE IN THE FUTURE OF all breeds, UKC has also revised approx- BreedStandards. If you have an email PUREBRED imately 26 breed standards to specifical- address on file with the UKC Judges Wayne Cavanaugh ly address exaggerated skeletal and skull Department and receive the Judges changes, and other structural fads that, Newsletter electronically, you will In March of 2012, the United Kennel in the long run, are detrimental to the receive an email with an attachment that Club, Inc., announced that we were breeds’ well-being. Those standards includes a complete set of all the updat- making major revisions to our breed currently include: Alaskan Klee Kai, ed breed standards in PDF format. They standards. As we stated in our March 28, American Pit Bull Terrier, Basset , can be downloaded to mobile devices, 2012 news release, the UKC is first and , Chihuahua, Chinese Shar- tablets or laptop computers. If you do foremost a worldwide registry of pure- Pei, English , , not have an email address on file with bred dogs, but we feel our moral duty to German Shepherd Dog, Miniature the Dog Events Department, please the canine world goes beyond maintain- Schnauzer Neapolitan , send your email address to judges@ukc ing data. We are alarmed by the paths of Pekingese, Pug and Weimaraner. In addi- dogs.com. If you do not have an email exaggeration that many breeds have tion, the standard for the newly-recog- address, or do not have access to our taken, all of which directly affect the nized reflects website, please contact the Dog Events health, function and performance of these concerns. Some standards needed department to discuss alternate ways to those breeds. These anatomical exag- only minor changes to emphasize our receive the standards and updates. To gerations occurred in small, subtle incre- goal. These include: American Eskimo, see news of any standard updates any- ments over many years; the result is that American Water Spaniel, Australian time, the Dog Events Department also many breeds drifted far from their origi- Cattle Dog, Barbet, Belgian Shepherd produces an electronic version of the nal purpose. Numerous breed changes Dog, Boykin Spaniel, , UKC Quarterly Judges Newsletter at: have developed unchecked as a result of Brittany, Hamiltonstovare, Standard www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/ fads and fashions. Breeders, exhibitors Poodle, and Multi-Colored Standard DogEvents/JudgesNewsLetters. and judges must all do their part to Poodle, and Russkiy Toy. It is important It is your responsibility to bring the reverse these disturbing trends. to note that the standard revision most current UKC standards to the ring. UKC feels something must be done process is ongoing; you will receive addi- It is not possible to recall every word of to address this problem, and we are will- tional updates as they become available. each standard for hundreds of breeds, ing to do our part, hoping the canine The majority of breeders and owners so please do not hesitate to stop and world will follow suit. Toward that end, expressed their support of these man- check your standards while judging. we have decided to revise all of our dates, and I ask you to follow suit. Please Doing so does not impart a lack of breed standards to reflect that goal. As take up your share of this burden by knowledge; it shows that you care you know, standards are viewed as a never granting approval to dogs that do enough about the breed in your ring to blueprint to which dogs are to be bred. not meet the UKC breed standards. make certain of every detail. Also, for UKC believes that breed standards are UKC remains dedicated to the health those of you who judge in multiple reg- also more than that and we will be and welfare of purebred dogs and will istries, be sure to judge by the UKC including directives to breeders, judges continue to search for solutions to standards at our events and to adjust and owners. address that goal. Along with breeders your overall mental picture of the To reinforce that mission, this pream- and exhibitors, I ask you to be mindful of breeds accordingly. We have seen some ble is now included in all of our breed your role as an integral part of the judges bring standards from other reg- standards: The goals and purposes of this improvement process. Be consistently istries into the ring which is not accept- breed standard include: to furnish guide- responsible and conscientious when mak- able and is not fair to the exhibitors. lines for breeders who wish to maintain the ing your choices. Choose your winners I also ask you to remain committed to quality of their breed and to improve it; to based on the ‘UKC Total Dog’ philosophy. the already established judging policies advance this breed to a state of similarity The exponential growth in UKC Total that have long been a part of the ‘UKC throughout the world; and to act as a guide Dog events is living proof that dogs can ‘Total Dog’ Philosophy. You are evaluat- for judges. Breeders and judges have the have the essence, health, temperament ing breeding stock: for example, things responsibility to avoid any conditions or and conformation to be excellent repre- like docked tails and cropped ears are exaggerations that are detrimental to the sentatives of their breed. We under- obviously not inheritable so are not to health, welfare, essence and soundness of stand that breed standards are left to be penalized. Decisions should never be this breed, and must take the responsibili- subjective interpretation and are not a based solely on showmanship, groom- ty to see that these are not perpetuated. panacea on their own; however, com- ing, or presentation. Any departure from the following should be bined with UKC Total Dog events and Please be fearless in your judging, considered a fault, and the seriousness our UKC Judges Education program, regardless of how difficult it may be. It is with which the fault should be regarded they are a natural extension and essen- your responsibility to choose the dog should be in exact proportion to its degree tial continuation of our commitment to that represents its breed as it is meant to and its effect upon the health and welfare the future of purebred dogs. be, never based on fads or whims. 2013 THIRD QUARTER UKC JUDGES NEWSLETTER Remind yourself that the show ring is a of current fads or detrimental breeding place you have chosen to be, a place practices. Above all, the breeds’ history, where you can have a positive impact on health, function and origins must be the a breed. Have the courage to stand by core of your evaluations. our, and your convictions. UKC will always back you on a decision that is Sincerely made in the best interest of the breeds. Wayne Cavanaugh Keeping yourself educated on the breeds you have chosen to judge is a major com- mitment. The future of purebred dogs depends on your dedication to that goal. Quality must never be sacrificed in favor

BREED STANDARD REVISION UPDATES

The following UKC breed standards have been revised Effective March 16, 2012 - Barbet Effective May 1, 2012 - Pekingese, Basset Hound, Alaskan Klee Kai, Chinese Shar-Pei, German Shepherd Dog Effective June 1, 2012 - English Bulldog, Neapolitan Mastiff, American Water Spaniel, Hamiltonstovare, Standard Poodle and Multi-Colored SP Effective October 1, 2012 - Berger Picard, Chihuahua, Pug Effective December 1, 2012 - American Pit Bull Terrier, Beagle Effective January 1, 2013 - Spanish Water Dog Effective July 1, 2013 - Belgian Shepherd Dog, Boykin Spaniel, Brittany, Russkiy Toy Effective July 1, 2013 - Bolognese, Bracco Italiano The following breed was recognized July 15, 2013 - . Please note: Conformation effective January 1, 2014. Effective October 1, 2013 - American Eskimo, Miniature Schnauzer, Australian Cattle Dog, French Bulldog, Weimaraner The following breed will be recognized January 1, 2014 – Olde English Bulldogge.

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WELCOME! TO OUR NEWLY-APPROVED AND NEWLY-APPLIED UKC JUDGES. FROM JUNE 29 - SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

UKC feels that it is important for all judges to be aware of who has applied to become a UKC judge. Publishing the applicants provides a venue for approved judges to be aware of who is coming into the sport and can foster mentorship opportunities for prospective judges. Approved judges who have met all judging requirements will be published in this section as well. For complete contact informa- tion, please go to: http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web.nsf/WebPages/DogEvents/Judges.

NEW JUDGE APPLICANTS NEWLY LICENSED •Camille Gagnon, Provisional AE Judge •Robert E. Stein, Bulverde TX, CN & JS •7112, Jennifer Anderson, Apple Valley MN, CNF •Jennifer Landers, Senior APBT Judge •Gloria Owens, Smiths Station AL, CN & JS •7113, Katie Stoyles, Newmarket ON CAN, LC •Brenda Landers, Senior APBT Judge •Patricia A. Crawford, Valley View TX, OB & RO •7114, Lila Fast, Knoxville IA, CNF •Laurie Soutar, Senior APBT Judge NEW JUDGE APPRENTICES •7115, Gary L. Andersen, Scottsdale AZ, CNF & JS •Stacy Faw, Senior APBT Judge •Donna Beadle, AE •7116, Ann Schwartz, River Ridge LA, CNF •Rolando Mata, Senior APBT Judge •Linn Klingel Brown, AE APPROVED FOR ADDITIONAL LICENSES •Darryl Hurst, Senior APBT Judge •Mary Murphy-East, AE •Tracie Karsjens, CNF •Margaret Doster, Senior APBT Judge •Ruth Teeter, AE •Polly Dake-Jones, RO •James Coleman, Senior APBT Judge •Janet Fink, AE •Sheree Sanchez, JS •Vickie Johnson, Provisional APBT Judge •Karin Rice, APBT •Jeannine DePalma, CNF •Ginger Bowles, Provisional APBT Judge •Joy Leiskau, APBT STATUS CHANGE •Rebekah Anthony, Provisional APBT Judge •Lori Sargent, APBT (i.e.: from AP to PV or PV to SN) •Karin Rice, Senior TFT Judge •James Murphy, APBT •Joanne Hurst, Senior AE Judge •Joy Leiskau, Senior TFT Judge •Camille Gagnon, APBT •Sheree Sanchez, Provisional AE Judge •James Murphy, Senior TFT Judge •Bruce Lehman, Provisional AE Judge •Rosemarie O’Hara, Senior TFT Judge •Judith Lehman, Provisional AE Judge •Lori Bowling, Regular Weight Pull Judge 2013 THIRD QUARTER UKC JUDGES NEWSLETTER ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT NEW JUDGING CONFLICT POLICY OPEN COMMENT PERIOD RESULTS UKC has revised some of its judging conflict rules, effective At long last we have compiled all of the suggestions sent in January 1, 2014, to allow our judges to be more active in the from the Obedience, Rally Obedience and Agility Open events they love. The most significant change is that confor- Comment period that spanned January 1 through April 1 of mation judges can now exhibit in performance events, but still 2013. To help UKC further analyze the direction of each of the not in conformation events, at events held in conjunction with programs and to adopt positive rule changes, we have assem- their conformation judging assignments. bled the suggestions into Ballot Surveys. UKC offers a wide array of events, most of which do not These surveys were created by categorizing and summariz- create a conflict with conformation events; however, the dif- ing each of the suggestions sent in during the Open Comment ferences in these events made it necessary to re-examine Period. They are fairly short due to combining similar com- some of the judging/competing restrictions. Restricting com- ments into only a few questions about the topic. They are sep- petition in other events on the same day a judge is officiating arated into two parts. Changes to the Existing Rules and New at a conformation event inhibits judges from accepting assign- Classes and Titles. The Agility survey has an extra section for ments for clubs because in some instances they would rather questions regarding the obstacles be an exhibitor at that particular event. You will only be allowed to take each of the surveys ONE Performance judges have also historically been held to the time. You can take all three or you can just take the one that same standard and not allowed to exhibit on the same day you are most interested in. The survey is open to anyone who they have an assignment (unless the back-up judging system would like to take it and WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! was in place). The back-up judge system only allows judges to Please go to the UKC website, www.ukcdogs.com, to the Dog compete in the same event in which they are judging. Events page and click on the link to take you to the surveys. Performance judges will now be able to enter any other events We would love for you to take a few moments of your time on the same day that they are judging as well. and answer our questions. Your feedback is essential to the There have also been additions and clarifications to the future of these events at the UKC. back-up judging system, the most significant of which is that Thank you all for your participation! judges will be eligible for awards and placements in any event in which they are competing in on the same day they are judg- ing, except if they compete in the same trial that they are the Chief/Head judge. The new policy is located on the UKC website just click on Dog Events and then “Judges” to find the link to the entire pol- icy as well as a link for FAQ’s regarding judging and exhibiting. Please refer to, and familiarize yourself with, the entire new policy as there are severe consequences for interrupting or delaying competition if you are a judge and wish to compete on the same day. These consequences have been included in the policy and are very clear. All rulebooks will be updated to include inserts in to the proper sections. The “effective dates” of the rulebooks will be updated as well to reflect this change. We believe the new policy is straightforward and easy to understand, will ease some of the burden of clubs being able to hire judges, and that judges will no longer have to choose between judging and exhibiting. If anyone has any detailed questions regarding this new policy or any questions on judg- ing and exhibiting, please send your questions to judges@ukc dogs.com or give us a call at 269-343-9020.

UKC DOG EVENTS DEPARTMENT Tony Vacha, Senior Director of Conformation Events, [email protected] •Sydney Suwannarat, Senior Director of Performance Events, [email protected] Maude Tank, Director of Event Advocates, [email protected] • Denise Vavla, [email protected] Beth Anglemyer, [email protected] • Drew Forsyth, [email protected] [email protected] •[email protected] Phone: (269) 343-9020 •Fax: (269) 349-5590 Official UKC Change of Address Form UKC Address Change Policy: All address changes must be submitted in writing and must include the appropriate signatures authorizing UKC to make this change. For your protection this information will not be accepted over the telephone. There is no fee to update your address with UKC but there is a fee for issuing corrected registration documents. You are not required to have your documents reprint- ed. Dogs that are registered at UKC in partnership with an “and” or “or” between the owners’ names will require the signatures of both owners. This form can be: • Mailed to: United Kennel Club, Attn: Change of Address, 100 E. Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49002-5584. • Faxed to: 269-343-7037, Attn: Change of Address • Emailed as a scanned image or attachment to: [email protected] provided that the appropriate signatures are included Owner/Registrant/Sole Signatory Information Owner 1 or Sole Signatory Name ______Owner 1 or Sole Signatory Signature ______(name as it appears on UKC Records) (Required) Co-Owner Name (if applicable)______Co-Owner Signature______(If the dog(s) is/are registered in partnership with an “and” or “or” between the Owner’s names, the 2nd Owner’s name is required here.) New Address

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