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November 2012 Volume 129, Number 11 Table of Contents

AKC News 2 President’s Letter • 3 Updates • 7 Times Past • 8 People •35 Secretary’s Pages

Breed Columns 9 18 Airedales 10 Basset Hounds 20 Australian Terriers 10 20 Bedlington Terriers 11 21 Border Terriers 11 22 Bull Terriers 12 22 Cairn Terriers 13 English 23 Dandie Dinmont Terriers 13 Ibizan Hounds 23 Smooth Fox Terriers 14 24 Wire Fox Terriers 14 Petits Bassets Griffons 24 Glen of Imaal Terriers Vendéens 25 Irish Terriers 15 Pharaoh Hounds 26 Kerry Blue Terriers 16 26 Lakeland Terriers 17 Scottish Deerhounds 27 Manchester Terriers 17 27 Norfolk Terriers 28 Norwich Terriers 29 Parson Russell Terriers 30 Scottish Terriers 30 Sealyham Terriers 31 Skye Terriers 32 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 32 Staffordshire Bull Terriers 33 Welsh Terriers

* Links to AKC Parent Clubs appear following Secretary’s Pages * BREED COLUMNS SCHEDULE Sporting and Working and Toy, Non-Sporting, January, April, July, February, May, August, and Herding and October and November March, June, September, and December GZ PRESIDENT’S LETTER

he 12th AKC/ National Championship returns to Orlando on the 15th and 16th of next month, and for the first time Tsince the 125th anniversary event, the show will be open to all . We’re still celebrating dogs that qualified for the event, however, with the new AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Honor Roll. You can view the dogs on the Honor Roll at akc.org/invitational. In honor of their accomplishments, these dogs will receive special recognition over the weekend, including a commemorative pin acknowledging them as a 2012 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Honoree (exclusively for dogs that have qualified and are compet- ing at the event), a personalized “Certificate of Achievement” as a 2012 Honor Roll qualifier, special designation in the event catalog as an honoree for that year, one complimentary photograph of the honoree in the online catalog archived on the AKC website, and a special discount for pre- or post-show advertising in an AKC Weekly Winners Gallery that will feature the honorees and the AENC winners. In addition to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, the AKC National Obedience Invitational and AKC Agility Invitational will also take place over the weekend. The country’s top companion dogs have qualified for these events, so make sure to stop by and see these talented dogs run. More than 100 junior handlers will be competing with their dogs in the second annual competitions for juniors. Other activities include the Eukanuba World Challenge, returning for the sixth year, with preliminaries during the day and the finals at night. Ch. Jaset’s Satisfaction (London), last year’s National Champion, will represent the United States in this competition among dogs from more than 40 countries. The weekend will also feature AKC Meet the Breeds® (staffed by our won- derful parent-club volunteers), special Eukanuba demonstrations, and the pre- sentations of the AKC Breeder of the Year Award and AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). I hope you don’t miss the event, whether you attend as a competitor or spectator. Tickets are on sale at akc.org. Ch. Jaset’s Satisfaction: Last year See you there! Orlando, this year the world? Sincerely,

Dennis B. Sprung President and CEO

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Sandy Aftermath AKC and Friends Pitch In NEW YORK—The AKC Humane Fund and the Westminster Kennel Club have each donated $10,000 to the Humane Fund’s newly created “Sandy Fund,” in sup- port of the people and their pets affected by Hurricane Sandy. The new fund’s first donation was made to the Staten Island Companion Dog Training Club in mid- November. Another good neighbor, the New York Yankees, offered support to the region’s companion animals. The AKC contacted its associates at Eukanuba, who were also eager to help. Eukanuba arranged for two truckloads of pet food—44 tons in all—to be delivered to Yankee Stadium to assist in relief efforts. Yankees president Randy Levine says,“The New York Yankees salute Dennis and Susan Sprung and the AKC for their extraordinary generosity in providing much-needed pet food and supplies to the New York Yankees hurricane- relief distribution effort.” At our publication deadline, the AKC and AKC CAR had disbursed $17,000 in funds and supplies. Walkin’ the Dogs RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA—The AKC Canine Partners department partnered with the Wake SANDY County branch of the American Cancer Society on its 2012 Wake Walk-n-Wag on Sunday, October 28, at Koka Booth Amphitheater park. Hundreds of dogs and owners walked around the lake to raise money for the American FUND Cancer Society while CONTACTS enjoying demonstra- tions of several dog Clubs interested in applying sports and police K-9 for a grant to assist local disas- work. Walkers took ter relief can send a request to advantage of free AKC [email protected]. To donate to the Canine Good Citizen© Sandy Fund, visit akchumane- testing, and they tried fund.org; mark your donation agility and rally at the “Sandy Fund.” Send checks or AKC “My Dog Can Do money orders to The American That!” attraction. Kennel Club Humane Fund, Walk-n-Wag raised Inc. (Attn: Daphna Straus), 260 nearly $12,000 for can- Madison Avenue, New York, cer research. The AKC NY 10016. was the top fund-rais- ing team, fetching

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n describing AKC breeders, the his 1889 trip Theodore Roosevelt and conservationist John Muir, number of breeds to Idaho, where the buffalo roam. would be in severe Theodore decline. And the world Roosevelt would be diminished notedI a “certain half by that loss. Fortunately, melancholy feeling as AKC breeders will I gazed on these never let that happen. bison, themselves part Their goal is to protect of the last remnant of and preserve the type, a doomed and nearly temperament, and indi- vanished race. Few, vidual characteristics of indeed, are the men each breed. who now have, or The most visible and evermore shall have, engaging representation the chance of seeing of the determination of the mightiest of our AKC breeders to American beasts.” ensure the future of Roosevelt’s obser- their breeds was the vation was prescient. AKC Meet the Breeds By 1905, the number event that took place of bison in the last month in New United States had York. Some 30,000 dropped from some dog-lovers came to the 60,000,000 to a mere Javits Center to interact 1,000 in less than two with 160 dog breeds, centuries. including some of the Seeing clearly that rare breeds people have bison were on the only read about. The verge of extinction, Roosevelt—by then “Work Worth Doing” commitment of our breeders and respon- the 26th president of the United States Today, most breeds require protection sible owners includes their desire to edu- —decided to do something about it. To for the future. The AKC, and its breeders cate the public about each breed’s history ensure the bison’s survival, he and William and parent clubs, have worked together and unique attributes—something true Hornaday founded the American Bison to pursue solutions in the best interest of preservationists innately understand. Society at the Bronx Zoo. the dogs. The opening of the AKC Stud The preservation efforts started by The effort began with 15 bison sent by Book to Native Stock Basenjis is a good Roosevelt 100 years ago saved the bison train to Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains example. The original request from the from extinction. AKC breeders know Wildlife Preserve. Today, with some Club noted: exactly what Roosevelt meant when he 500,000 bison in the United States, they Our club and our breed are in a unique said, “Far and away, the best prize that life are no longer threatened by extinction. position. We have access to Basenjis living in has to offer is the chance to work hard at AKC breeders mirror Roosevelt’s their native land, as they have for centuries, work worth doing.” preservationist instincts. Today, there are still working with hunters using only spears As always, I appreciate your comments. 187 recognized breeds and varieties and nets and their extraordinary dogs. That Please contact me at [email protected]. actively protected and preserved by AKC these dogs continue to thrive, living in a part Sincerely, breeders. In addition, there are approxi- of the world suffering the devastating effects of mately two to three additional breeds poverty and war, speaks to their vigor and being brought into the protective fold of health as well as their great character. These the AKC each year. There have been dogs represent a living history of our ancient instances where, like Roosevelt’s bison, a breed. We cannot afford to lose them. breed was on the verge of extinction. And they didn’t. In 1990, the Stud Fortunately, AKC breeders took action to Book was opened to include 14 Native change the breed’s destiny and bring it Stock Basenjis. Alan Kalter

back from the brink. Without the commitment of dedicated Chairman DIVISION PHOTOGRAPHS AND PRINTS CONGRESS OF LIBRARY

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A Guide to All Things It’s Showtime! AKC/Eukanuba An all-star lineup of the world’s greatest dogs, judges, and handlers; three national championship events under one roof; demos, expos, parties, awards, and other celebrations of purebred dogs and the peo- ple who love them: It can only be the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Where Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida When 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., Saturday, December 15, and Sunday, December 16. (Taped by ABC for broadcast on Saturday, February 2, 2013; consult local listings for times.) December 12: Space Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay Dog Show December 13: Brevard Kennel Club Dog Show December 14: Central Florida Kennel Club Dog Show December 12–14: Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience Trial

Judges Best Junior Best in Show Handler Edd Bivin William Shelton Best Bred-by-Exhibitor in Show Cash Prizes But wait! There’s more … Patricia Craige Trotter Best in Show: $50,000; Best At the Convention Center, December 15 in Show Breeder: $15,000; and 16: Groups Group I: $1,500; Group II: Sporting Stacy $1,000; Group III: $750; The AKC National Obedience Hound Group IV: $500. Invitational Carla Molinari Best Bred-by-Exhibitor in Judges: Karen Anderson, Elizabeth Working Show: $15,000; Bred-by- Chase, Greg Feathers, Rick Garvin, Norman Kenney Edd Bivin Exhibitor Group I: $1,500; Stephanie Gomez, James Ham, Carol Terrier Bred-by-Exhibitor Group II: Mett, Alice Peterson. Juniors judges: Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine $1,000; Bred-by-Exhibitor Bobby Self, Louise Botko. Toy Group III: $750; Bred-by- Virginia Lyne Exhibitor Group IV: $500. The AKC Agility Invitational Non-Sporting Gene Mills Best of Breed/Variety: Judges: Linda Robertson, John Barry Herding $200; Best Bred-by- Hall, Alan Arthur, Sašo Novak (Slovenia) James Frederiksen Exhibitor in Breed: $200; Best of Opposite Sex to Bred-by-Exhibitor Best of Breed/Variety: $100. If You Can’t Make Groups It to Orlando … Sporting Sheila DiNardo What’s New Dana Cline The AKC/Eukanuba Hound Follow the AKC/Eukanuba Working National Championship Patricia Laurans Patricia Trotter has a new format: It’s an National Championship on Terrier Rosalind Kramer “open show,” awarding Championship Facebook and Twitter for Toy Timothy Catterson and Grand Championship points. The top live group and Best in Non-Sporting Carl Gomes 25 dogs from each breed as well as Show results and other Herding Sheila Polk Bred-by-Exhibitor champions and other news from Orlando as it special qualifiers were acknowledged happens. World Challenge Winner with an invitation granting special

Miguel Teixeira recognition. SUBJECTS COURTESY PHOTOS JUDGES CENTER; CONVENTION COUNTY ORANGE COURTESY TOP:

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More than 30,000 pet lovers came out to shake paws with hundreds of dogs and cats during the AKC Meet the Breeds event at New York’s Jacob Javits Center on October 20 and 21. The family-friendly exposition, held in collaboration with the International Cat Association, gave the public a chance to learn about more than 200 dog and cat breeds. Along with ample opportunity to meet and greet, there was nonstop action in the demonstration ring: dog sports, K-9s, awards presentations, and trick dogs. ROBERT YOUNG AND KATE MCCROARY ©AKC MCCROARY KATE AND YOUNG ROBERT

AKCGAZETTE • 6 • NOVEMBER 2 0 1 2 times past E T T E Z A G C K A Road Two for the champions of other breeds in open competition. the front rank in the very classes, hottest variety and has in this way beaten most championship after championship in her own classes, she has many times been in [was] the most remarkable bitch within my memory. In addition to winning Edwardian Era’s dean of Airedale fanciers, wrote in 1913, “Ch. Mistress Royal the lion’s share of attention. than Holland Buckley, No less an authority the dogs. Both were in the ring, big winners but it was Mistress Royal who garnered dence and its sprawling grounds. A “I have never seen a better specimen, and I never expect to.” The 1908 oil-on-canvas depicts two portrait of the breed’s show all-time great two Airedales, and Penny, Harry have resi- free of the Harrisburg run lady Susan Corbett are longtime enthusiasts. Their Residence for the holiday season. Governor Tom Corbett and first collection,AKC art is on loan to the Pennsylvania Governor’s rthur Wardle’s • 7 • R E B M E V O N Ch. Mistress Royal and Ch. Master Royal, 2 1 0 2 a gem from the

AKC COLLECTION dog people G Z The Internationals Stefanescu (Romania),andMiguel Teixeira (Portugal). Ingram (Ireland), AnneMacDonald(Scotland),CarlaMolinari (Portugal),RamónPodesta(Chile),Cristian fanciers from fivecontinentswillconverge onOrlando, Florida.Amongthem,l.tor., are judgesAnn Next month’s crossroads AKC/EukanubaNationalChampionship willbeaninternational ofdogdom,as E T T E Z A G C K A • 8 • R E B M E V O N 2 1 0 2

BUD BOCCONE © 2012 GZ BREED COLUMNS EDITED BY ARLISS PADDOCK Breed Columns Index ABOUT THE BREED COLUMNS Hound Group The breed columns are a time-honored feature of the AKC GAZETTE. Each columnist is appointed by a 9 Basenjis breed’s national parent club, which preserves the breed’s standard and helps to educate breeders, 10 Basset Hounds judges, and the public about the breed’s history, function, and possible health issues. A national 10 Beagles parent club comprises dedicated breeders and fanciers, and it represents many years of collective 11 Bloodhounds 11 Borzoi experience in the breed. Columnists are asked to write about topics of interest to the fancy in general 12 Dachshunds as well as those of specific interest to judges and devotees of the breed. The breed columns rotate by 13 English Foxhounds group so that each breed’s column can appear four times a year. 13 Ibizan Hounds Information and opinions expressed in the breed columns represent the views of their authors, not necessarily those of the breed’s parent club or the AKC. 14 Otterhounds 14 Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens 15 Pharaoh Hounds 16 Salukis Basenjis ing adopted an It will happen when it’s 17 Scottish Deerhounds hen Linda Daves Siekert told me meant to happen mindset (important 17 Whippets Wabout her fast and furious Feigh when running Basenjis). Yet as we and slow, methodical Drew making waited to start what could turn into a Terrier Group breed history this spring by earning the historic effort, I found myself calm as I 18 Airedale Terriers breed’s first MACH* and PACH* visualized a successful run. 20 Australian Terriers agility championship titles, respectively, What actually happened: Feigh

20 Bedlington Terriers hounds here’s what stood out (besides the turned toward a wrong jump in the 21 Border Terriers 22 Bull Terriers awesomeness of the achievement): straightaway, and I had to call her off, 22 Cairn Terriers • Linda and her husband, Rand, which resulted in her circling back to 23 Dandie Dinmont Terriers accomplished this together. me before I could direct her over the 23 Smooth Fox Terriers • Both championships were awarded correct jump. I worried we might have 24 Wire Fox Terriers on the same weekend. a refusal called, so I waited for celebra- 24 Glen of Imaal Terriers • In 2007 Drew had lost his right eye tory Woo-hoos! from my ringside fan 25 Irish Terriers to valley fever, which also affected his club to tell me we had achieved the 26 Kerry Blue Terriers 26 Lakeland Terriers left eye, and this forced the change to breed’s first MACH! 27 Manchester Terriers his working toward the PACH. For Drew, despite double Qs on 27 Norfolk Terriers • Training and competing took five to Friday and Saturday, Sunday arrived 28 Norwich Terriers seven years. with Mr. Consistent needing 3 points 29 Parson Russell Terriers Following, Linda tells the story of the for his PACH. 30 Scottish Terriers March 2012 record-making runs. Was Rand nervous? I had heard it all 30 Sealyham Terriers weekend in his voice: He called out 31 Skye Terriers Two for the Record Books 32 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers directions with a hyper intensity in an 32 Staffordshire Bull Terriers Feigh needed one double Q for her effort to speed up Drew, who naturally 33 Welsh Terriers MACH, and Drew needed 25 speed slowed down upon hearing commands points for his PACH. We knew this coming from an alien. could be the weekend. When the boys were up, I had the Friday morning, Feigh was first on video recorder, and my girlfriend the line in Standard. The course had a watched the time. If Rand and Drew fast start, but no obvious traps lurked in finished under 66 seconds, she would the opening sequence to tempt speed- celebrate to let Rand know he suc- demon Feigh before I could catch up ceeded, and I would film their victory and resume some semblance of control. lap. We had a clean run, though far from Thankfully they finished the course pretty. One down, one to go! Next up: in an impressive 59 seconds, and we had Jumpers With Weaves. the breed’s first PACH! I often wondered if I would be nerv- Rand received the mock PACH bar, ous approaching the line on our final and he took Drew over a few victory MACH run. I assumed so, despite hav- jumps to ringside cheers. Then Rand

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steered Drew over to the judge, asked for a reason: She feared that too many for extreme in bone. As Peg Walton Drew to sit, and asked for a high five— people would simply breed for massive said, they do not require the bone of a which Drew readily offered. Lucky for bone without relating it to the size of Saint Bernard! —Jacquelyn Fogel, ccpe- us, a photographer captured this special the dogs—a problem seen both in this [email protected]; Club of moment. country and in Europe. America website: basset-bhca.com

hounds Finishing two agility championships Bassets lend themselves to becoming with two different Basenjis on the same caricatures. If ears should “extend Beagles weekend—that’s out of this world. I am beyond the end of the nose,” does that The Royal Rock Pack not sure how I could possibly top this mean two inches beyond is better than like to read. I have just finished amazing achievement, but I have some one inch? If the standard says “loose IHarehunters All, by David Watein. ideas, and some great Basenjis to help skin,” how many wrinkles does that This is another book that I have me realize my dreams. —L.D.S. take? Everyone knows the Basset is a obtained through my local interlibrary Thank you for sharing this, Linda! — dwarf breed, but how short is too loan librarian here in Eldridge, Iowa. Marcia Woodard, [email protected]; short? A strange thing about the book is Basenji Club of America website: Evaluating correct or sufficient bone that the author’s name is not printed on basenji.org is one of the areas in which I see many the title page. Rather, his name is per- *For the Master Agility Champion mistakes made in judging the Basset sonally handwritten on the page, and (MACH) title, dogs compete at specific Hound. When there are dogs in the the book is hand numbered. jump heights determined by their size. For ring ranging from moderate to massive, The book contains information rela- the Preferred Agility Champion (PACH) most judges naturally point to the mas- tive to 100 English hunts. Some title, a dog competes at one jump height sive dogs, in spite of other redeeming of the packs are described by the lower than what would be the regular jump qualities that may be present in the Masters. The author has also taken height for his size. moderate dogs. As an exhibitor, I know information from the journals of the it is far easier to put points on massive, various hunts. Basset Hounds unsound dogs than it is to put points Most beaglers know that the Royal Not the Bone of a Saint on correctly structured and more Rock is the oldest surviving Beagle Bernard! refined Bassets. I think this is wrong, pack in the world. The pack was y favorite quote from Margaret and it sends the wrong message to formed in 1845 and temporarily dis- M(Peg) Walton’s 1993 book, The breeders. banded during the war, from 1941 and New Basset Hound, reads: “ … one must Form follows function. I want judges 1946. always remember the operative words to understand that Basset Hounds were The Royal Rock Beagles were here are size considered. Judges should designed for endurance in the field, not obtained from Captain K. Anstruther not think that because of the wording as couch ornaments. This is a sound Thomson, of Exeter. They were bred ‘heavier in bone’ that the hound must breed, and it must not have any charac- for the most part by Reverend Philip have as much as a Saint Bernard.” teristic so exaggerated as to inhibit its Honeywood. There is a large, framed This phrase needs to be repeated work in the field. The standard reads reproduction of the original painting of early and often to everyone—both that the gait is smooth, powerful, and the Honeywood Beagle pack on the breeders and judges. Yes, the Basset has effortless. Movement is deliberate and in wall of the Aldie, Virginia, home of the substance, more than any other 14- to no sense clumsy. Yet I see judges point National Beagle Club. The painting is 15-inch dog (over 15 inches is a dis- to big, overdone, clumsy dogs much titled The Merry Beaglers. qualification, and 14 inches is pre- more often than to more refined, good- Information for the Royal Rock ferred). In the Hound Group, only moving, soundly structured dogs with- portion of the book was taken from the Beagles and PBGVs are about the same out exaggeration. Judges sometimes Royal Rock journals. The journals height at the withers as the Basset. confuse caricature with type. contain data relative to names of club Dachshunds measure less at the withers Always remember that the serious officers, locations and dates of hunts, than the Basset, and all other hounds faults mentioned in the Basset standard numbers of hounds, and descriptions of (even the Basenji) measure more. are in the running gear and head—not hunts. Now think about the bone size, or in profile, substance, or even tail car- A hunt of first-year Master Thomas substance, of these breeds. It is unlikely riage. I repeat that phrase in my mind Kay on June 15, 1846, was very inter- that even the most refined Basset in the every time I judge the breed. I under- esting. It seems that Kay took his pack show ring today will be more refined stand the argument that pits soundness to the Mersey River so that the Beagles than any of the PBGVs or Beagles in against “type.” However, good breed could “bathe.” In the process Kay fell the ring. type is far different from caricature. into the river. The hounds swam toward Peg Walton emphasized size considered Soundness must never be sacrificed him—either to join into the play or to

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help save his life. Kay went under and clubs indicates a commit- the breed, the parents, and the litter. disappeared in the river. The hounds ment to the breed and participation in a Some breeders insist on selecting a picked up the scent of their lost Master support group of Bloodhound people. for you. Some require co-own- at the dock and followed his scent all When you contact a breeder, expect ership, specifying conditions in a con- the way back to the kennel—in full cry. the “third degree” about your experi- tract. Expect a degree of what might be

hounds The following words (and lack of ence with the breed, and a lecture perceived as obsessiveness from respon- punctuation) are taken from the journal about the characteristics and special sible and experienced breeders. and describe the event in a much better needs of Bloodhounds. Many breeders When an agreement is made about a way than I could ever attempt: use a questionnaire to obtain informa- puppy, you are entitled to certain docu- Then taking the hounds to bathe from tion about your home and family, facil- ments: a pedigree, registration papers, a the end of Rock Ferry Pier Kay fell into the ities and pets, and your plans for the health certificate signed by a veterinar- river (Mersey). All the pack swam to him dog—showing or other competition, ian, written documentation of certifi- and had he only put his hands and arms on mantrailing, breeding, and/or family cations, a record of worming and inoc- a lot of them they would have held him up companion, and so on. The point of all ulations, care and feeding instructions, until succour came. When he sank the dogs this is to match the right puppy to the and a written contract. If you have no landed on the pier and hunted his back trail right home. interest in breeding and plan to spay or full cry all the way back to Kennels. In turn, you should question the neuter, are buying a dog with limited (Succour is most probably the breeder about her years in the breed, registration, or are buying a dog which English spelling of succor, which my experience with breeding, and whether has been spayed or neutered, you are 1969 edition of Webster defines as “run she shows or works her hounds. Ask still entitled to this paperwork. to help.”) whether breeding stock is registered You should feel comfortable with the The book also points out that the with the , the breeder you chose for this expensive packs were reduced in number during most prestigious and active registry. and important investment, this new both world wars because of lack of (Other legitimate registries in North member of your family. A good breeder food available. Many hounds were “put America are the United Kennel Club will become your mentor, will be avail- down.” Packs or partial packs were also and the Canadian Kennel Club, but able for questions and counsel, and will given to the military to be used in the many other registries are suspect.) If at be willing to take back the dog at any training and conditioning of the troops. all possible, you should visit the breeder point in his or her lifetime. —Anne L. Hare would commonly run six miles or and see the dogs and the facilities. Legge, [email protected]; American more and provide excellent condition- Ask whether the breeder does health Bloodhound Club website: blood- ing (and a fun experience) for the certifications. All breeds have health hounds.org troops. At least one entire pack was concerns which conscientious breeders exported to America. —Charles are attempting to eradicate by testing Borzoi Kitchell, Ph.D., [email protected]; and doing health clearances. Hip X-rays Selecting a Stud Dog National Beagle Club of America web- should have been performed and certi- earching for a stud dog is one of the site: clubs.akc.org/NBC fied and rated by the OFA (Orthopedic Shardest parts of a long-term Foundation for Animals), GDC breeding program. Every serious Bloodhounds (Canada), or PennHIP programs. breeder at some point will have to Choosing a Breeder Elbows and hearts should also be certi- integrate new blood into their lines to nce you have decided on a breed, fied and rated by OFA, hearts prefer- either correct faults, improve health, or Oyou can research breeders ably with an echocardiogram. There is incorporate better temperaments. Due through dog shows, advertisements in also a DNA test for degenerative to expense, local regulations, or money, newspapers and magazines, and on the myelopathy. today’s breeders often cannot maintain Internet. But how do you actually Prices vary, but you should expect to a limitless number of dogs in their choose a breeder? pay about $1,500 for a quality breeding program. For Bloodhounds, start with the Bloodhound. Beware of the bargain- One solution is to find a partner American Bloodhound Club website price puppy or adult. The dog who is who can help with exchanging (bloodhounds.org), which identifies the cheaper in the beginning may not be or co-breeding—or even housing Breed Referral Advisor for your area. cheaper in the long run. males, when restrictions either limit The advisor will give you a list of ABC Breeders differ in how they decide numbers of intact males or breeding member-breeders, who have signed a placement of puppies. Some of us bitches. code of ethics, as well as provide addi- employ a “puppy personality test” done When you are forced to look outside tional useful information. Membership by an experienced evaluator at 7 weeks your own kennel in choosing a male, in the national and/or regional to supplement our own knowledge of there are two strategies to consider if

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you want to strengthen your current already dealing with a limited gene Shultises purchased a bitch named type: focusing on genotype, or on phe- pool, and each of our choices will affect Rivenrock Doric, who was a daughter notype. Focusing on genotype means the future generations down the road of Ch. Eric Again vd Daniels and Ch. looking at genetic similarities, while by both the dogs we use and those we Rivenrock Dorcas—a bitch who had focusing on phenotype entails consid- don’t. There are many breeds where an outstanding forechest for a

hounds eration of the physical traits of the dog parts of the breed’s foundation stock of this era. and bitch regardless of pedigree. has essentially been lost just because of Doric seems to have been quite pre- It is important to consider how pre- the syndrome of breeding to the popu- potent in reproducing her dam’s promi- potent a potential dog may be for pass- lar stud dog. If you chose to outcross, nent front and was the foundation from ing down breed characteristics. Things consider breeding to a linebred male, which all the Gera dogs sprang. you can assess include looking at how especially if your bitch is not linebred. The Shultises had bred a couple of similar the dog is to his siblings; If you already have a strong pedigree litters before acquiring Rivenrock whether he resembles his parents and are breeding for a specific trait, Doric, but the breeding of Doric to Mr. and/or grandparents; and, if he has any make sure that trait is evident not only and Mrs. Van Court’s Ch. White Gables get, whether they look like their sire— in the male but also in the grandsire, Basil was their true beginning in estab- or even better, their grandsire. granddam, and siblings. lishing a line of their own. Ch. Allegro Several things that have proven reli- Selecting a stud dog is always a hard of Gera, who was number-one hound able are to consider the grandparents of choice, but considering some of the in the U.S. in 1952, was one of the first the dog and how similar they were in ideas above can make your outcome Gera dogs to attract attention. Allegro the traits you value. Also, consider a less risky and prove more rewarding for was sired by Ch. Favorite v Marienlust linebred male when outcrossing to the serious breeder. —Jon Titus Steele, and was out of Ch. Rebecca of Gera. improve the chances that the breeding [email protected]; Borzoi Club of The Gera name is not as celebrated will have an impact on your next gen- America website: borzoiclubofamerica.org as are many others, and it is rarely men- eration. If your lines are not genetically tioned in the magazines and books of related to begin with, using an out- Dachshunds that period, but if you study pedigrees crossed male opens up your breeding The Gera Influence and look at the pictures of the dogs program to too much diversity to pro- ossibly without exception, any descending from Gera lines, it is hard duce any consistency. Phistory on the development of the not to see their influence. Whether Another approach is to never breed a Dachshund in the United States will from a BIS Gera dog or an unshown young dog to a young bitch. If you contain the names of Joseph and Maria Gera bitch, the Gera line was a source breed a younger bitch to an older dog, Mehrer and their von Marienlust that produced a consistent, correct or vice versa, it will allow for at least Kennel, along with Fred and Rose look. It is easy to understand why half the potential pedigree to already Heying and their Heying-Teckel breeders of that era kept coming back have offspring or be proven clear of any Kennel. to Gera to replenish their lines and to late-onset health issues. All dogs have The names Ch. Favorite von get the look and type that became the faults, and deciding which faults you Marienlust and his son Ch. Falcon of Gera trademark. can live with versus those you cannot Heying-Teckel are legend in the annals The combination of von Marienlust will help eliminate certain dogs, while of Dachshund history. During the and Heying-Teckel lines with the Gera often not rule out other dogs who have 1950s and 60s, these two individuals line was a winning one. Many well- very desirable traits. had a profound influence on the breed known breeders of this period used a I am always amazed at how many and achieved records as top-producing combination of these bloodlines and people breed to the recent winner stud dogs that were not surpassed for had great success in producing excep- rather than look at the sire and siblings several decades tional Dachshunds. The intermingling to see if there is consistency. Another However, there were other kennels of these lines created a strong com- surprise is that just as many people during this period that also had far- bined influence that set the type for the breed to the convenient male rather reaching influence on the development American smooth Dachshund: long, then the male who is the best comple- of the Dachshund that we see today. low, and elegant but substantial; well ment to their bitch. With all the One such kennel was owned by Ray balanced; nicely angulated in front and advances in breeding technologies and and Gene Shultis. The Dachshunds rear, with that unique, prominent so many restrictions on shipping live who bore their kennel name of Gera forechest; and a sleek, classic body that animals, the options to use a male had a strong, steady influence on had not a hint of loose skin or wrinkle. located at further distances can still changing and improving the look of Add to this a beautiful head with a prove to be a valid choice. both the smooth and longhair varieties. strong, arched neck that flows smoothly So many breeds are Around the end of World War II, the into the shoulders, and the template for

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the ideal Dachshund is complete. information would I need? Putting ments for future homes and owners for Hopefully, the breeders of today are myself in the responder’s place helped your dog in your absence. If your wish striving to maintain this ideal in their me realize some things that I could do is that your dog should continue his breeding program. Equally important is in advance that could be of vital help career in the sport in your absence, that present-day conformation judges should there be an emergency. make sure your family and friends know your intentions. hounds use this template when they evaluate First, there should always be clear the smooth Dachshund. identifying information for all the dogs Take action—not only for your Anyone who would like to learn in the vehicle, where it can be easily peace of mind, but also for that of your more about the Gera line can access a found. For this I like to use the clear- friends and family, to help them move comprehensive article as well as a myr- fronted pencil cases that are made to forward on your behalf and for your iad of photos of Gera dogs online at use in three-ring binders. I enclose the dogs. The Dachshund History Project (dachs- dog’s photo, labeled with his name, In loving memory of Judy and Bruni, hundhistoryonline.com). This website inside the case so it can be seen. The and love to Siegie. —Kris Eckard, contains a wealth of information per- case will easily clip to the front of a [email protected]; English taining to the breed’s history. Do check wire cage. A photo is more useful than Club of America website: it out. —Ann Gordon, angora119@ a written description of the dog. akc.org/breeds/english_foxhound aol.com; Dachshund Club of America Information inside the case should website: dachshund-dca.org include the dog’s name; breed; sex; reg- Ibizan Hounds istration numbers; microchip number; a Fenix and the Electric Snake English Foxhounds contact name; an alternate contact; his is a true story. It took place What If? information on the dog’s owner (and Tabout 20 years ago, when first we ragedy strikes and chaos follows. co-owner, if applicable); current veteri- moved to Virginia. TEmotional aftermath and narian and hospital information; health My husband and I had two small uncertainty for victims and their dogs papers, such as rabies certificate or children and three Ibizans: Fenix, a can be devastating. No one wants to details about any health problems; dashing young mature male, and his think about the worst that can happen, information about any medications that two consorts—Nubia, the droll, and let alone make plans for worst-case dog may be on (such as for epileptic on Luna, the dainty. We moved into an scenarios, the “what ifs” that can seizure medication, have the medica- old-fashioned farmhouse with one of happen. More often a tragedy hits close tion information and dosage instruc- the few wonderful family farm stable to home that makes us think and learn tions inside); and details of any distin- barns left in existence. We bought milk from the incident. guishing characteristics the dog may goats and chickens and went back to Recently a good friend of mine and have or specific behavior that should be my roots, or rather my grandparents’ one of her dogs were killed in an auto- known about him. roots. mobile accident en route to an agility Sometimes we travel with only one The first thing we did was fence sev- trial. Her second dog survived the acci- or two of our dogs when our vehicle is eral acres with electric fence, both for dent. In addition to the emotional dev- set up for four or more. If you have dog stock and dogs. My Ibizans never both- astation of this, I also realized it could information marked on cage-fronts, ered our goats. Once, in an emergency have been me. I thought of how we all make sure that you have an easy way to situation, Fenix was left with a goat jump into our cars with our dogs to go move or switch that identifying infor- who kidded while we were gone. Fenix to shows and events all the time. mation if some crates are left empty or was so reliable he would never dream As a single mother of four dogs, I if dogs are put into different crates. It of harming them—even though this wondered, If I disappeared from the earth would be a waste of responder’s time was the same dog who ate the leavings today, what would happen to my dogs? Who looking for a dog who was not in the when we butchered for meat. Surely, in would go to the emergency clinic and decide vehicle at the time of an accident. In their native Spain they could not go their fate? other words, make sure cages are about chasing stock. Many different scenarios can be con- labeled accurately to identify who is (I would not trust my current sidered. I would like to share some of riding inside them—or to identify that youngsters. We have not kept a flock for my tips for vehicular travel with dogs the cage is empty. some years.) that came to my attention. Second, make sure your family and Fenix was an intelligent, affectionate, Time and information are critical to friends know what your wishes are for and very masculine boy. He loved to responders for successful action. I imag- your dogs. Include details regarding show off his bravery and expertise in ined what I would do if I were an your dogs’ disposition in your will, to front of his girls. One of these talents emergency responder arriving at such a make sure they will be well taken care was snake killing! We had many huge scene—what would I see, and what of. Secure written, not verbal, agree- black rat snakes on the farm, six-foot-

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plus. I went to great length to protect Fenix always respected the electric deserve, and these owners are always them as, true to their names, they ate fence. I was able to give the Ibizans vast ready to help in any way that they can vermin, such as gather at any farm. stretches of land to run in, and he never for the well-being of the hounds. Fenix would go all Black Stallion on challenged it, even years after I stopped Let’s look at some of the areas where them—snatching them by the tail and using it. I would take the then very old I personally feel could help the breed

hounds flinging them about, rearing and tram- Fenix out into the pasture for old time’s more since the formation of the club. pling. The girls would stand back and sake. I could have used string! And he We bred hounds for over 30 years, admire his prowess. was watchful for snakes. —Nan Kilgore and one of the areas where I feel more Fenix was very much in love with Little, [email protected]; exploitation of the breed needs to be is little Luna; Nubia was seldom Club of the United that of the pet owner—where they can impressed. (Poor Fenix, he did not get States website: ihcus.org get information, where they can speak to breed Luna, but he fathered a litter to others and look at their hounds, and from the dominant Nubia. Nubia Otterhounds where they can post questions and look allowed him one breeding, said thanks a ttending many events with my at videos of hounds. lot, and went on to have eight puppies.) AOtterhounds, I am often asked It feels to me with all of today’s tech- There was one very large black rat why there are so few of them in the nology and social media sites, this type snake who lived in the hen house. world today. Unable to provide the of information should be and will be When I lifted the hen, he would be answer, I asked a friend, Mike Ansell of available at a “one-stop shop” whereby underneath her, waiting for eggs. I Ottersdream Otterhounds from the any interested party or family could knew this particular snake, because he U.K., to provide some comments on browse the Internet and be able to find had a line of hash-marks down his the subject. out all they need to know about the back, mementos of a run-in with a breed—how they are within a family, mowing machine. Oh, for Another 1,000 Words! some of the characteristics of the breed, Anyway, one day Fenix and the girls When Becky asked me early in the what they are like in certain circum- were out in the pasture when he found year if I would pen some words around stances, and ideally where they could that snake in the open. Oh, he put on why the has declined in go see hounds in the nearest location to such a show of rearing and trampling! numbers during the past years, it got them without the pressure to buy. Just As I moved in to intervene, Fenix me thinking, and I began researching to be with hounds and to talk at leisure moved closer to the fence. He under- how the numbers have dwindled. with the owners is a great help when stood the fence and would patiently I am fortunate enough to have all the deciding whether the breed is for you. wait for rabbits to come into the mid- records of the club’s activities, from the I also feel that with today’s technol- dle of the field. But this time he was inception. The late Captain John Bell- ogy there should be a database for distracted. When he snatched up the Irving was passionate that the purebred health issues with the breed, and a data- very angry snake by the tail and began Otterhound would survive out of the base for what is being bred and by swinging it around his head, the snake pack environment, and he, along with whom so that people can get in touch connected with the fence! others, did much sterling work to get directly with people who are breeding. Fenix screamed like a girl, and the registrations and ancestry sorted before Although I am based in the U.K. I snake went flying over the fence. the pending dates in order that a club am talking about a global situation, one Terrified, Fenix ran behind the barn could be formed to protect the pure- that we all need to work together to and hid, trembling. bred hound. The club was made formal solve to preserve the Otterhound as we Peeking around to see if the girls and in 1979 with a list of founder-members know him. —M.A. I had seen the incident, the humiliated and is still in existence today. Thanks, Mike for your comments. hero shamefacedly retreated to the Our family has had a good share in Some great food for thought! —Becky house. publicizing the breed. For decades we Van Houten, [email protected]; The girls were not impressed. I went have paraded hounds at country shows Otterhound Club of America website: to check on the poor snake. There he and “Discover Dogs” events and http://clubs.akc.org/ohca lay, white belly up, looking dead attended many, many shows, both KC indeed! Slowly, slowly, he righted him- and Hunt. Throughout all this we have Petits Bassets self and with a dazed look crawled held a nucleus of owners over the years Griffons Vendéens away, a wiser and more cautious reptile. who have only been interested in hav- Rescue to Our Rescue? I don’t think Fenix ever messed with ing a family pet first and foremost. onsidered as a whole, all the snakes again. He was convinced there Without question, it has been these Cbreed-rescue groups affiliated with was a new variety of electric snakes in people who have provided the stability, our AKC parent clubs comprise the Virginia. care, and environment that our hounds largest dog-rescue operation in the

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country—perhaps in the world. Our members. Some have already. sincerest gratitude to these volunteers. For the first time the club offered My observation: It is great that today, We commend their work, which is ring time for rescue dogs at their spe- when we are all glued to our smart replete with emotional and financial cialty. “Rescue Ringtime” was held devices, the dog world offers face-to- burden. when everyone was ringside just before face real time with friends and canine

hounds Parent clubs do have rescue fundrais- the start of conformation judging. Too companions. I could not help but ers—however, why not a step further? We often exhibitors miss rescue parades notice the camaraderie at ringside can reach out to owners of rescued/adopted because they are held at a time when among all the rescue owners prior to dogs of our breed, giving those owners a people are rushing in and out changing their debut—bonding, sharing stories, firsthand glimpse of our sport. dogs and grooming. With it taking and discussing the personalities and These owners of rescues represent place just before conformation compe- character of their dogs and the funny what is needed today in the sport of tition began, however, and with a cap- antics of dogs and children. I saw dogs: younger people, new blood, and tive audience, everyone was attentive. friendships forming, just like ours do families with children. With their Each participant had his moment in and did, over the love of their dogs. already-instilled enthusiasm for their the spotlight. Applause was tremendous. What very, very lucky dogs and caring animals and already confirmed dedica- Individuals in the ring were proud to people. tion to the breed, they may be another be showcasing their rescues, the dogs In addition to giving dogs new lives, avenue for rescuing our presently they love. Many were curious about the creating friendships, and engaging new- declining sport. rest of the ring activity and stayed for bies in activities, can rescue also help Encouraging new owners with the the day, including lunchtime socializing. rescue us from dwindling numbers and breed they have already selected, bonded They observed the pride of the club’s declining memberships? Is embracing with, and adopted may have advantages recipients for awards their dogs rescue dogs and their people another that our clubs have not yet explored. I received. The rescue-group leaders way to enhance our sport? saw the spontaneous bond that existed were also invited to explain their mis- Outreach has just begun, but from among these owners who had adopted sion and plan to attendees. Timberline what I witnessed—proud owners or rescued their breed of choice. made donations to both groups. parading in the ring and friendships Interest in the chosen breed grows with How does this happen? Timberline formed—it will be successful. —Kitty ownership, whether one buys a new invited the active High Country Basset Steidel, [email protected]; Petit Basset puppy or adopts a rescue animal. To Rescue and All Ears Basset Sanctuary Griffon Vendéen Club of America web- encourage the growth of these owners’ organization, a smaller group from site: pbgv.org interest in the breed, we could provide New Mexico, to join them that day. a way for them to connect with each Maggie Witherbee, who owns a rescue Pharaoh Hounds other, and with clubs. dog herself and is president of What Are Pharaoh Hounds The Timberline Basset Club Timberline, organized the group. Really Like? (Colorado) launched “Reach Out” this This specialty draws about 30 dogs. ooking out from the page of a year at their specialty. I spoke at length The Timberline club expected three or Lmagazine, the beautiful, elegant with Carol Makowski, a longtime four entrants in the Rescue Ring— seems to be gazing member and Basset enthusiast involved there were 19 entrants, with 16 of them back into his mysterious past. Many in all phases of our sport. She has been present! people have felt this way, seeing a the backbone of Timberline for many Each owner provided approximately picture of a Pharaoh Hound for the years. three sentences about his dog. Each dog first time. Carol told me that the idea of con- was paraded around the ring as the judge But is he really so serene and ele- necting more directly to rescue and awarded a lovely huge rosette. gant? What is he really like to live with? giving the rescue dogs more exposure Owners were delighted to be in the The AKC Standard for Pharaoh emerged from a club-meeting brain- “show”! One participant brought his Hounds reads: storming session. To continue offering entire family, including grandparents, to Temperament—Intelligent, friendly, affec- the events for which they were watch him parade around the ring. As tionate, and playful. and active. Very licensed—conformation, obedience, each received a rosette, one would have fast, with a marked keenness for , rally, tracking, agility, and field—the thought each recipient had just won Best both by sight and scent. club needed an increased membership. in Show. Maggie said the participants Indeed, the Pharaoh Hound is highly They extended special invitations to told her they were nervous for days. intelligent and most observant, traits rescuers for inclusion in their activities. How many of these people with that enable him to learn quickly and The venue allowed rescuers to interact families will later become club mem- easily. He may not exhibit signs of with each other and pursue activities of bers, workers, and serious dog fanciers? learning at the time, but he will apply

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his knowledge when he needs it. For ified as certified therapy dogs. I must would soon spread into his spine and example, many Pharaoh Hounds actu- also mention those Pharaohs who are lungs. The surgeon said amputation ally know how to turn doorknobs and search-and-rescue dogs. might give Ghazi more time and ease use handles. To these dogs, closed doors With all of the facets of the Pharaoh local pain but that inevitably, the cancer do not present a problem. Hound temperament and personality, it would steal his life.

hounds (Case in point: One pup whom I is not surprising that the breed excels Wendy and I could not envision an sold watched his owner shower every in obedience, , agility, rally, athletic minus a leg—and we day. One day, the owner came home to and other performance events. They believed he would die of cancer soon find his dog splashing happily in the also in counter surfing, garbage after surgical recovery. Our vet, Dr. shower. It became a routine, removal, and general theft of articles Quinley, agreed, so we decided we which changed only when the owner small and large. would watch for signs of the coming realized that he had to put a latch on I close with this: downward spiral and then put Ghazi to the bathroom door that was out of the I was leaving for a visit to the dentist sleep. It was to be another summer of dog’s reach.) to have my partial plate repaired. I palliative hospice at Rancho Duggan. Every door in our house has a special slipped it into my purse and was about Two months passed, with no signs of latch. We have accepted that doorknobs to leave when the phone rang. I metastasis other than the hole growing are as easy for Pharaohs as for us. stopped to answer, and when I came bigger—so it couldn’t be osteosarcoma, Although the Pharaoh Hound is back into the room, my purse was open as Ghazi was still alive. friendly and affectionate, he can be and on the floor, and the partial was A biopsy indicated fibrosarcoma, a quite diffident with strangers, taking his gone. slower-acting cancer. Palliative amputa- time to decide whether to accept a I looked at Calypso, who always tion was again discussed, but as before, new person or place. He should never smiles when caught being naughty, and there seemed to be no point, with be forced in a new situation but rather said, “If you smile at me with my own metastasis still on the horizon. We now allowed to take his time to adjust to teeth, I will kill you!” had a longer wait for the dreaded spiral. new people or places. Most Pharaoh She flashed me a $1,000 smile, less a But Ghazi was a cheerful trooper and Hounds adapt quickly, but there are few teeth. managed to get around well enough, some who will require patience on the I did not kill her. I was too busy although his balance changed and he owner’s part. laughing. But really, the Pharaoh had couldn’t lift his leg to mark favorite Pharaohs are extremely alert. I have the last laugh. —Rita Sacks, spots nor effortlessly hop onto the often said that they can hear the grass [email protected]; Pharaoh Hound couch. Month by month, the knee growing. Indeed, if my dogs bark, I Club of America website: ph-club.org slowly grew stiffer, more swollen, and know that something or someone is on painful. An omen of what was to come, the property. I may not see what or Salukis I grew to hate that leg. who is there, but I have come to trust The Nature of the Breed: Can Anti-inflammatory and pain meds my Pharaohs implicitly, and when I a Saluki Still Be a Saluki with gave Ghazi some relief, but a year after investigate I always find the reason for Only Three Legs? his accident, distorted lumps sprouted, the alarm. It might not be an important ow one dog and a veterinarian and a sore had opened up. He had lost a reason to bark, but Pharaohs will bark Hchanged our perceptions about great deal of weight and was morose all the same. They are not quiet dogs. the nature of dogs and Salukis … and lethargic. By April, one of two The activity level of Pharaoh In February 2011, our 9-year-old things needed to happen: euthanasia or Hounds is high. There are times when male, Ghazi, broke his rear leg by back- amputation. they are couch potatoes, but that is only ing into a puppy-dug trench while tus- Astonishingly, blood tests, ultrasounds, after running as much as you will allow sling with our other Salukis. With seven and X-rays showed no signs of metasta- them to. A Pharaoh Hound by himself nasty fractures across both bones, the sis. All indications were that Ghazi will run as strenuously as when he is in injury would have to be plated by an could get back to a good life after a group, and if he has something to orthopedic surgeon. Ghazi’s healing amputation. After all, he had been a hunt or chase after, that is a plus, and he “should” go smoothly, we were told. three-legged dog for over a year. A dog’s is in his glory. (This is the major reason Should … leg is only 25 percent of their mobility, for having a fenced-in area in which he Eight weeks post-op, an X-ray and they don’t have our emotional can safely exercise.) revealed a sizable “hole” in the tibia issues about surgery. Quite the opposite is the Pharaoh near the plate. It was almost certainly Dr. Quinley gently reassured us, talent for being therapy dogs. The busy, osteosarcoma. Ghazi had probably eight “Dogs wake up, figure out what’s differ- barky Pharaoh Hound can be quiet, weeks to live, as the size of the hole ent, and get on with it. Let’s schedule gentle and patient, and many have qual- meant the cancer was advanced and the amputation for two months ago!”

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Two weeks after surgery, Ghazi was When did you whelp your first litter? carriage, with keen interest in the lure running around the yard and cocking I co-bred my first litter with Joan and a temperament that allows them to his stump to pee on fence posts. He Shagan, whelped on January 23, 1994. live together without altercation (all are now jumps up on couches and beds, The sire was BISS Ch. Vale Vue Stetson house dogs). dashes out the back doggie-door and O’Best Camp, FCh., and the dam our I choose a mate for my bitch based

hounds down narrow steps that I would have Ch. Dhu Mohr Ayr Tyra O’Jubalhil, upon known health history, not dou- sworn he couldn’t manage, and happily CDX, my third Deerhound. bling up on suspected problems. I do all tries to mount bitches in season. As I How many litters have you bred? the health testing required and that rec- write this, Ghazi is insisting that I take Eleven. ommended by CHIC for our breed, him for a romp in the paddock. When did you whelp your most recent and I register the results. We were wrong about an athletic litter? I want my Deerhounds trainable, Saluki not being able to live a good life On Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, by because I enjoy training and showing after amputation. I could never hope to DC Utkinton Fitzhugh Talon, SC, them in obedience. They have to be catch Ghazi when he had four legs— FCh., out of my DC Kyleakin Gremlin, active and energetic. While my but now that he has three … I still SC, FCh. Deerhounds will lie around all day long can’t. —Brian Patrick Duggan, bpdug- What’s the largest number of Deerhounds if they get a good run in the morning, [email protected]; Saluki Club of America you’ve had at home on a semi-permanent they’re still willing to leap up for a run website: salukiclub.org basis? anytime if it’s offered. Ten. What have been your priorities in confor- Scottish Deerhounds What number of Deerhounds do you pre- mation? (List the three qualities you value Breeders fer to have at home? most, as well as the three attributes you find Panel 29 I have eight now, not a bad num- most unpleasing.) ere is another set of Deerhound ber—a couple of senior retirees, a few I value soundness and good muscling Hbreeder responses, this from Betty active coursers that are finished, and very highly. Good, easy, and free move- Stephenson of Kyleakin Deerhounds some youngsters just starting their ment is critical. And I love a beautiful (of Brownsville, Kentucky). show, coursing, and obedience careers. head. I really hate big, heavy ears; soft, When and where did you see your first If I weren’t active in breeding, I would profuse coats; and inelegance Deerhound? probably consider four or five a perfect (“Wolfhoundy” Deerhounds). —B.S. I think the first Deerhounds-in-the- number. Thank you, Betty. —Joan Shagan, flesh I ever saw were two terribly How many Deerhounds do you have at [email protected]; Scottish Deerhound unsound young males at a dog show. home right now? Club of America website: deerhound.org The judge declined to award a blue Eight. ribbon that day. I have no idea who Which of your Deerhounds would you Whippets they were, or even what show it was. consider the best known of those you’ve Giving Back That was in the late seventies. bred? here are many different ways that When and where did you get your first I’ve bred several Champion Utility Twe all became purebred-dog Deerhound? Dogs, Dual Champions, a three-time fanciers. Many of us started as pet I got my first Deerhound, Mira (Dhu ASFA number one, a specialty Winners owners and were encouraged to Mohr Yndamir), in 1988, from Fran Bitch, a Most Versatile of the Year, and compete by hands-on breeders. Some Smith and Wendy Fast of Dhu Mohr. three specialty All-Around Hounds. I of us stumbled into it by attending a What attracted you to Deerhounds? guess Ch. Jubalhil Moire o’Kyleakin, local dog show. Some of us knew As a child, I entertained myself read- from that first litter, who was number- someone, friend or family, who was ing about dog breeds, dreaming about one conformation Scottish Deerhound already involved in the hobby. A few the perfect dog. The description and in 1995, was best known, because ver- acquired their dogs for other activities pictures of the Scottish Deerhound in satility doesn’t rate too highly among such as hunting, herding, obedience, an old British paperback dog-breeds most breeders. agility, coursing, etc. and decided later book were what drew me. I love the Follow-up questions: to try conformation competition. type and rough coat. When What have been your priorities when But the bottom line is that all of us I started showing in obedience at dog planning a breeding? (Give three, in order of found a measure of enjoyment, chal- shows, I looked for them but rarely importance to you.) lenge, satisfaction, and fulfillment while found any. It wasn’t until I found The I want my Deerhounds to be typical participating in the sport. We have Gazehound magazine in the seventies in appearance, movement and atti- made friendships that can last a lifetime, that I found contacts that made me tude—to approach my idea of the per- and we have formed a unique bond think I could actually own one. fect Deerhound in outline, coat, and with these loyal and loving creatures

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who mean so much to all of us. But every one of us can assist in broad- their involvement in AKC events. Now our sport is coming under casting the value and the life-enhancing These things are not hard to do, and attack from many sides, and it’s time to qualities of living with dogs. they can reap huge rewards. give back and fight back. It’s time to More and more local kennel clubs It is not enough any more to go to a make the public aware of what is going are offering a Meet the Breeds at their dog show, show our dogs, visit with our

hounds on and try to preemptively fight the shows. We can help them. friends, and go home. If we truly value animal-rightists who would like to And we can do more. Even if we our sport and our dogs, and want to deny all of us the privilege of sharing don’t have the time to engage in activi- preserve it and them for the future, we our lives with these purebred dogs who ties such as therapy work and public need to take every opportunity given give us so much in return. outreach, we can always take a few to us, even invent opportunities, to The American Kennel Club has been minutes out of our day to engage the communicate, educate, and celebrate proactive in trumpeting the value of public and answer questions and pro- our dogs with the public at large. — purebred-dog ownership. The hugely mote purebred dog ownership. We can Phoebe J. Booth, [email protected]; successful “Meet the Breeds” in New take a minute or two at a dog show and American Club website: amer- York City is the flagship of this effort. be nice to the spectators and encourage icanwhippetclub.net

Airedales on Friday morning, and at noon I to disturb them at that hour, but I went ee if you can think of who might called the vet. ahead and dialed the number. Sbe the writer of the story that I have great confidence in my local No answer. I checked the number, follows, about a special Airedale. vet clinic. When I asked to speak with dialed again: Still no answer. my familiar vet, however, I was told he I was beginning to think I was

terriers A Bowl Winner Is Born (or, was no longer with the practice and dreaming. This couldn’t be happening We Grow Our Own) PART ONE had moved to another state. The to us! I called the operator, but got no Patrick couldn’t talk. He was only 5 woman on the phone offered to intro- answer. Now I panicked. During the months old. Now he’s 5 years old, and duce me to the new vet, “Dr. Bob.” past few hours, I was confident that he still can’t talk. I thought, Oh, Lord, I don’t need to help was just a phone call away, but Well, of course not: Patrick is an make new friends now. I need my vet. now, the reality that this was not true Airedale. But, oh, how I wish he could By his voice Dr. Bob indeed was terrifying. There was no other all- tell us what happened that fateful day. sounded “new,” but he did ask the right night veterinary service in the area. I He was the one—the influence on questions: How many times, and on kept calling the number without suc- whether Moses lived or died. what dates, did we breed Rosie? cess. Rosie was laboring hard. She was It all started on a Thursday morning Since we established the fact that this exhausting herself, and there was no in July. Rosie woke me very early, and was the 62nd day from her final breed- sign of a puppy. I thought surely she it was obvious she was “starting.” I ing, and I was positive there were no was going to die. really hoped she wouldn’t whelp that signs of actual labor, he felt I should Down in the lower level of the day, since the landscape men were give her another 24 hours. He assured house, our five adult Airedales and 5- coming to do some long-overdue me there would be a full staff at the month-old Patrick slept fairly soundly, work, and I wanted to keep my eye on clinic the next day, even though it was acknowledging now and then that all them. They, however, decided it would Saturday, and he said I should not hesi- was not well just above them. be best to treat the grass with various tate to call if we ran into trouble dur- Dawn broke, and at 6 A.M. I put chemicals to kill all but the good grass ing the night. them out to exercise. At 6:30 I brought and to wait a week before cutting the We did run into trouble! Shortly them in, and we took off with Rosie to grass, to give the chemicals time to do after 1 A.M., Rosie started in labor. It the vet’s. their work was mild at first, but then the contrac- It’s a 20-minute ride to the clinic, Rosie was cooperative all day. She tions became very strong. and I hoped there would be someone stayed close to my side, and I to hers. I was being patient. My husband had there by 7 A.M. Rosie seemed a bit She wanted no part of the whelping gone to take a nap before this started, more comfortable in the car, her head box; she was restless and panting, but and when her contractions became resting in my lap. I had my arm around not yet in labor. constant and nothing was happening, I her and my hand resting on her We stayed up with her all through woke him. He urged me to call the vet. hindquarters, hoping that a puppy the night, watched the beautiful sunrise It was after 3 A.M., and I was reluctant would miraculously emerge.

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There was no one at the clinic when active puppy let out a healthy holler! the run through the porch. Patrick was we arrived. We waited. It was 7:05, and Dr. Bob was beaming as he still too little to roughhouse with the then we realized that there would exclaimed, “Isn’t this wonderful? It’s adults, thus, he and Rosie would share probably be no one there until 8. We alive!” the same run. had struck out again. I got the distinct feeling this was his Fifteen minutes later, I called for

terriers We drove to a nearby gas station that first “baby.” them to come in. As I held the base- had a phone booth. I watched my hus- He cleaned it up, cut the cord and ment door open, I thought it strange band dial the number and saw his after determining it was a healthy boy, that I wasn’t greeted with the usual mouth moving. (I hoped he wasn’t we were ushered into the back room, stampede down the eight steps that lead talking to himself: we were so dis- where Rosie was invited on to a lovely to their kennel quarters inside. traught at this point, I wouldn’t have soft blanket and introduced to “Baby.” As I looked up the stairs to the run, I been surprised!) He had gotten I could tell by the expression on her observed the strangest thing: the five of through to the person at the answering face and the way she looked at me that them were crowded together, peering service (who we found out later was she would like to give him up for at something on the other side of the sleeping on the job!), and they put him adoption—immediately. I sensed a long fence—on Patrick’s side. I couldn’t see through to Dr. Bob, whose instructions three weeks ahead. Patrick from my position, but the fact were to go back to the clinic, and he The puppy nursed; he seemed con- that the group was so intent on watch- would meet us there in 15 minutes. tent. Rosie was exhausted. ing … something … they reminded me While we waited there at the clinic, The clinic employees had all arrived of a gang of kids watching a street fight. suddenly Rosie’s anatomy changed. My by this time, and they were ecstatic over I called again. Finally one dog broke hand was still cradling her hindquarters, the new baby. We were invited to keep and came barreling toward me, and and in my palm I felt a lump. It was Rosie there to whelp the remaining then, one by one, I had the five inside. rather hard … it had to be a puppy. puppies; it was obvious she had more. But they were crazy, they were hyper. I Those 15 minutes seemed endless. I Foolishly, I declined the invitation, real- engineered them into their respective prayed. I prayed vary hard. And then a izing obligations at home. If our heads pens; they were huffing and puffing, not car tore into the parking lot, and Dr. had been clear, we would have done like themselves at all. Bob was there. differently, but we all went home. Patrick was sent down from upstairs, And when I saw him, I prayed some On the way home, there were signs and he literally came tumbling down more. He was so young—“new,” as of minor contractions, but nothing to head-first. He scooted away from me Cindy had said. necessitate stopping. We pulled into our and ran around the basement like a I prayed that he would know what to driveway, and Rosie and I hurried up mad puppy. All the dogs were carrying do. He was very personable and was the front stairs, my husband following on, and finally I was able to catch very apologetic about the inefficiency with the puppy. As we entered the foyer Patrick up in my arms and put him in of the answering service, and he did and rounded through to the kitchen, I his crate. They all drank plenty of water, remember speaking to me on the looked at the clock: it was 8:45. Rosie and Patrick refused to eat his breakfast. phone the previous day. walked straight to the back door. I went He wasn’t sick, obviously, but he was Once in the examining room, I with her through the porch and she not a normal Patrick. began to feel confident. He examined continued out to the run to eliminate. I I was losing my patience and as I Rosie quickly, gave her the necessary stood on the porch and watched—at removed the untouched breakfast, I shots, and assured us that yes, it was a least I thought I watched. What I bellowed to them all that I was tired. I puppy I felt in the palm of my hand. missed is the sole reason for this story. did not have time to put up with their Now the trick was to get it out. In about two minutes, Rosie came nonsense today, and I wanted complete Rosie was not going to give us much trotting back to me. She drank some silence from them until they heard help. “Uterine inertia,” Dr. Bob called water, went into the whelping box and from me further. it, as he prepared us for the probability went to sleep. I was pleased that she They all sat staring at me like little of this being a dead puppy. slept, yet worried that she should get soldiers; they had never seen me like With gloved hand, he started to on with the whelping and have it over this. probe. Rosie was in agony. Tears welled with. I stormed up the stairs, slammed the in my eyes. As I cupped my hands I went downstairs to tend to the door behind me, and sank into the around her face, I could see her tears other dogs, sending them all outside nearest chair. and feel her pain. Then for the time again—five together in the larger area “I don’t need this today,” I said to my since Thursday, something positive hap- that exits from the basement, and husband. “Why are they doing this?” pened. Out came the puppy, and as the Patrick and up the stairs to the first- “Calm down,” he said. “Here’s a cup vet tore open the sac, this big, very floor level, which exits to that side of of coffee.”

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To be continued in the February has touched. She definitely has helped breed is affected by copper toxicosis.” 2013 issue. —Janet Framke, shape who I am as a person, as well as a Following is the story of a little [email protected]; Airedale Terrier breeder. Bedlington who went in for a routine Club of America website: airedale.org I don’t remember exactly how or spay and was misdiagnosed as having where I first met Pat, but she was copper toxicosis.

terriers Australian Terriers always welcoming and encouraging to It started with a routine blood panel “We Weep with Joy and me when I was an inexperienced han- before surgery. The results came back Sorrow” dler, and later as more experienced one, showing elevated liver enzymes, and the t is with great sadness that I write when I crossed paths with her at the veterinarian concluded the dog had Iabout the loss of two beings that have local dog shows. liver disease and most likely had inher- been an integral part of my life. My first When my first lit- ited copper toxicosis. loss occurred on September 11 of this ter was born, Pat encouraged me to Copper toxicosis (CT) is a genetic year, when my first Australian Terrier, bring them to visit her and a group of disease commonly associated with the Tara, passed onto the next stage of her friends for “evaluation.” Her no- where, over time existence. It was her time. She was gray nonsense approach to the evaluations excess copper is accumulated in the around the muzzle and eyes, and she helped me see my puppies through the liver. This genetic abnormality affects tended to get confused easily. Time or eyes of a conscientious breeder. She was the liver’s ability to eliminate dietary not, however, she will be greatly missed! patient with me as I learned what she copper, and eventually the liver There is a void, a quietness, in my was looking at and what it meant. Since becomes compromised. household without her. This little that first evaluation she has evaluated The veterinarian postponed the sur- blue/tan will no longer demand my every one of my puppies twice, once at gery for one month, during which time attention over all others. I will only see 8 weeks and again at 12 weeks. These the owner changed the dog’s food and her rich blue coat and silly Aussie smile evaluations have taught me to be hon- gave supplements to treat liver disease. in photographs and in my memories. est with myself when it comes to my Returning four weeks later, the But for all that I miss her, she has puppies. Knowing their faults, as well as owner came prepared with some ques- enhanced my life beyond what I would their good points, will help me as I tions for the veterinarian. How could have thought possible. breed future litters. her little Bedlington be so sick with Through her I was introduced to a What are we breeding for, other than liver disease while acting so healthy? breed that I intend to have around me to improve on what we already have, What causes could there be for the ele- until the day I join her. looking for that elusive “perfect” vated liver enzymes other than copper I have grown as a person because of Aussie? Pat, being a non–Aussie toxicosis? How could her Bedlington her. breeder, was able to help me see past have CT when she had been DNA I learn daily as I look for material to the exterior Aussie characteristics and tested by her breeder with a result of write this column—a column I write look at the structure beneath—for 1.2—proving she is a carrier of CT, but because I am a member of a club of without a good foundation, the rest is not affected? people (the Australian Terrier Club of just window-dressing. DNA testing for copper toxicosis is a America) whom I count among my So, Pat, please give Tara a hug for me typing system available to breeders by a closest friends. People who welcome as you gather your Papillons who have commercial diagnostic laboratory. The me into their homes as I travel the been waiting to cross the rainbow DNA testing is based on identification country for my day job, people with bridge with you. Thank you, and God of two genetic markers, one inherited whom I serve on the club’s board of bless. —Grace Cartwright, from each parent. Bedlington Terriers directors in order to preserve this beau- [email protected]; Australian Terrier Club who have been DNA tested are catego- tiful breed … these people enrich my of America website: australianterrier.org rized as either clear, carrier, or affected. life in more ways than I can count. It is DNA testing is a valuable method for amazing how a simple relationship Bedlington Terriers eliminating copper toxicosis from between a woman and her dog can “Therefore, It Must Be breeding programs. grow to so much more. Copper Toxicosis” Even though there is some contro- My second loss is a person I met ooking at the Bedlington Terrier, versy on its accuracy, most breeders rely because of the Australian Terrier. Pat, a Lmost people conclude one of two on the DNA records of both sire and local longtime Papillon breeder, was things: Bedlingtons look very soft, and dam before considering a litter. The taken by cancer on October 3. Unlike they look very fast. (Both are very true!) owner’s veterinarian was not familiar Tara, this world lost Pat at much too When a veterinarian looks at a with DNA testing and dismissed it. young an age. She is mourned by a Bedlington Terrier, however, he or she At the owner’s request a liver biopsy large number of people whose lives she tends to conclude only one thing: “This was done at the time of spaying. The

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owner trusted the veterinarian to send along. She had misdiagnosed the dog are working with someone reputable. If the sample to an outside laboratory for and jumped to conclusions based on you have not seen the animal in the quantitative copper analysis. Instead the breed type. This is an all-too-common flesh, then have many pictures taken, veterinarian sent the sample to a facility occurrence and an important lesson for and if possible videos. that did general pathology and micro- her to learn. It is a fact that not many dogs in the

terriers scopic staining. All other indications from the liver U.K. will have the health tests on them The results showed no diseases found biopsy performed by Dr. Twedt showed that is the norm in the U.S. The occa- in the liver, but under the microscope no signs of any liver disease in the little sional dog may have a hip score, but some copper was identified. The Bedlington. The cause for elevated liver not many. This is not U.K. breeders pathologist did not determine the enzymes in this asymptomatic dog is being negligent; the is amount, but the diagnosis was again still unknown but will be monitored. not on the British Veterinary copper toxicosis, simply due to the fact Many Bedlington breeders and own- Association lists as an at-risk breed for that this was a Bedlington Terrier. ers are faced with this anomaly. Some hips, heart, eyes, or patellas. Unless Had the paperwork said “mixed believe Bedlington Terriers just have Kennel Club–registered dogs are on breed,” would the pathologist have high levels and this is their normal. these lists, breeders tend not to test. come to the same conclusion? Elevated liver enzymes occur in other Now, this untested status is an obvi- The most accurate diagnosis for cop- terrier breeds without symptoms of ous risk, so you have to weigh up your per toxicosis is by complete quantitative disease as well, and further studies options. Does the fabulous breed type copper analysis. A dog affected by CT might one day reveal why. of the dog you are looking at, outweigh will have a copper count greater than In the end, no veterinarian should the (small) risk of the dog carrying or 2,000 parts per million (ppm), while a jump to conclusions based on breed actually having a congenital disease? clear or normal dog will have a copper type alone. And credit should be given You can ask your breeder to have the count less than 400 ppm. to a well-educated purebred-dog dog tested, but this takes time and Bedlingtons who are carriers for CT, owner. —Laurie Friesen, bedling- money—yours! The U.K. has a much like the owner’s little dog, will never [email protected]; Bedlington larger gene pool of BTs than North accumulate enough copper in the liver Terrier Club of America website: America, and the breed type there is to cause disease. The veterinarian did bedlingtonamerica.com highly prized. By importing a line to not have enough knowledge about CT North America, you will open up pos- and sent the biopsy to a laboratory that Border Terriers sibilities not only for yourself but, once does not do quantitative analysis. uest columnist Jane Parker, a U.K. your dog has been health tested, for Very upset and still not satisfied, the Gand CKC judge originally from other serious breeders. owner insisted on sending the remain- England but a recent immigrant to Make absolutely sure the animal is ing sample to Dr. David Twedt at Canada, has lived with Border Terriers registered and that the seller knows Colorado State University, where it all her life. Her Conundrum kennel has what he has to do to expedite the could be studied by an expert in identi- had much success in the United paperwork from his end. fying copper toxicosis. The vet argued Kingdom, finishing champions in both From the U.K. for instance, the seller with the owner but reluctantly agreed Borders and Cairn Terriers, taking Best will need to provide an export pedigree to have the sample sent. of Breed at Crufts in both breeds, and for the dog to be registered in its new (There are two entrusted liver with exports to many countries in country. If the dog is going to the U.S., experts who study copper toxicosis in Europe, Australia, and North America. it will need a “fit to fly” certificate from the Bedlington Terrier. One is Dr. the seller’s veterinarian, and that is all David Twedt, of CSU, and the other is Advice on Importing the paperwork required. Dr. Tim Evans, of the University of So you want to import this gorgeous If it is going to Canada, there will be Missouri. More information on copper Border Terrier you have found in say, documentation needed from DEFRA toxicosis can be found on the the United Kingdom. Nowadays, with (Department of Environment, Food, Bedlington Terrier Club of America the Internet, we can see each other’s and Rural Affairs) and an Export website, bedlingtonamerica.com.) dogs from all around the world every Health Certificate, and these will need After several weeks of waiting, the day by way of e-mails, Facebook, and to be started in advance of the flight results from Dr. Twedt were in the hands other media. It really is quite easy and date so that they can be sent from of the veterinarian. The quantitative safe to import an animal, providing we DEFRA to the seller’s veterinarian, and amount of copper was less than 400 ppm stick to the rules of the individual the animal health-checked and given a —indicating that the little Bedlington country—and of course use common flea treatment before flying. did not have copper toxicosis. sense. You will have to decide whether you The veterinarian had been wrong all Before anything else, make sure you are going to use a shipping agent or

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arrange the import yourself. results to things like major appliances. equipment or space. Apartment dwellers A shipping agent gives peace of mind Most BTs are smart, fun loving, cre- can play the game inside or at a park or and will take all the stress out of the ative, energetic, determined, fearless, easily do sidewalk and parking lot job, but this will of course cost a lot devoted, and possessed of the greatest searches. more money than doing it yourself. She sense of humor on the planet. However, If you are like me, nutty enough to

terriers will look after all the paperwork (other they are not particularly willing, atten- want to compete with your than the KC export pedigree), will tive, work-oriented, or interested in in performance sports, nose work will often collect the dog from the seller’s pleasing or even communicating with not only satisfy your desire to have com- door, and will wait at the airport until their handlers—in other words, not the petitive fun, it also allows you a very the animal has safely flown. easiest dogs to train. good chance to actually win! —C.M. If you decide to do it yourself, you Since I am the human equivalent of a Thank you, Chris. —Carolyn need to work closely with your seller, Bull Terrier, I will never give up on Alexander, [email protected]; Bull who will need to have all your details, training my dogs, but I can’t say that I’ve Terrier Club of America website: will buy the air crate (correct size is been tremendously successful—until I btca.com/cms_btca/ important), have the paperwork, discovered K-9 nose work, the new arrange with an airline to fly the dog in canine sport based on detection training. Cairn Terriers cargo, have the vet work done, and In nose work, we are highly successful! Consider the finally take the dog to the airport. Nose work classes and practice ses- here is a T-shirt with the heading Provided you and your seller have sions are a blast for my dogs, giving TCAIRN ADDICT above a cartoon of a made sure you know exactly what is them the mental and physical exercise fellow buried nose-deep in a pile of required, all this is not difficult, and it that all dogs—but especially Bull Cairns, and the caption, I CAN QUIT ANY does save money—which no doubt will Terriers—need. Instead of the class TIME I WANT! be spent on the dog when he arrives clown, I finally have one of the best dogs But why would you? anyway! —J.P. in class. From the very first search, my Once you have a Cairn Terrier come Thank you, Jane. — Lynn Looper, BT had fun and was fully engaged, into your life, whether through choice [email protected]; Border Terrier Club unlike our experience with so many of or circumstance, you will find it hard to of America website: btcoa.org the other activities I had tried with the imagine life without one. There may be breed. other breeds and mixed breeds who join Bull Terriers Yes, my BT had fun doing obedience, your family, but there will always be at y guest columnist is Chris eventually, but not until we could prac- least one or two—or more—Cairns. MMason of Sydmonton Bull tice silly, creative retrieves or heeling Remembering my first Cairn—a Terriers and K9 Nose Work®. Chris backward. Agility was only really fun for long, long time ago … began nose work training with her the dogs once we could actually run a When I was somewhere between 6 famous BT GoGo while also pursuing course and flyball … best we not go and 8 years old, the local shelter knew an extremely successful show career. into that. Let’s just say that until we next to nothing about Cairn Terriers, Now retired from the show ring, GoGo found nose work, when one of us was and I knew very little about them. But has just become the first Bull Terrier to having fun, the other was not. there was this shaggy fellow who caught achieve a Nose Work level 2 title. In nose work the dog is actually my eye and then grabbed hold of my rewarded for imagination and free heart—for himself and his breed—and Nose News thinking, with no “D word” (discipline). never let go. Our AKC standard calls for a BT In nose work my Bull Terriers are in Mikey taught me many things about who is “full of fire yet amenable to dis- what is called in the sport “the obedi- Cairns. Smart, curious, alert, and opin- cipline,” yet most of us who have will- ence-free zone.” At the search start line, ionated, during training sessions he ingly (and gleefully) admitted these when my BT says, “Yippee! Let’s go,” would learn quickly but just as quickly clowns into our homes would agree she proceeds to search, find, and alert— become bored. He did not suffer (my) that while most of them have got the instead of retrieving a dumbbell out of foolishness gladly, but to his credit, he “fire” component down pat, many balk the adjacent obedience ring, running was always willing to give me another at the “discipline” part. around the rally ring with a traffic cone chance—especially if a treat was Bull Terrier owners are always on the in her mouth, or—as she did in agility— involved. lookout for ways to keep these creative dragging the tunnel out of the ring and Cairns will challenge your creativity four-legged cinder blocks enter- back to her crate. and your patience, but they will also tained—because if you don’t entertain As a fun game at home, nose work give you unswerving loyalty and a Bull Terrier, they will surely amuse can’t be beat for ease and simplicity. unstinting affection and humble you themselves, possibly with disastrous Participation does not require a lot of with their heart-stopping courage.

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Cairns are big dogs in small bodies. tion. The dogs so named may have little Good natured, playful, outgoing, and Dandie Dinmont in common with a true Australian gregarious though they are, they will Terriers Cattle Dog, or a 6-pound purebred stand their ground against any- and all- Breed Type Chihuahua, or a sized threats to their people, their pack, hen I began in dogs all those Dog as we know the breed, but in the

terriers and themselves. Wmany years ago, the subject of shelter world we know what that lan- Cairns, are healthy, hardy dogs, with a “type versus soundness” was commonly guage means, and we could find it out comparatively short list of hereditary discussed, among breeders and judges in the kennel. health issues. They are active and alike. I was recently sent a video of a little enthusiastic companions throughout Of course there is no right answer to dog swimming for his life and a tourist their long (for dogs) and all too short this; typey dogs should move well, end who had jumped in to save him—a (for their people) lives of 14 or 15 years of discussion. Whether it’s a sporting heartwarming story. My friend thought or more. dog in the field, a hound following a the dog looked like a Dandie, and he It is my highly biased opinion, but I scent, a terrier going to ground, or a did when he was in the water. The can think of no better breed and sug- toy dog following his owner about the soaking-wet head looked very much gest you consider a Cairn Terrier when house, dogs who are well put together like that of a Dandie. thinking of adding a canine companion live longer, happier lives. When the dog was pulled from the to your family. So that is soundness. But what water, however, his long legs could be When you have Cairns in your life exactly is breed type? seen, and it was obvious he was not a you will sometimes grumble at their I work at an animal shelter, and I Dandie. Like so many of the dogs in “independence,” but you will laugh often show prospective adopters the shelters who are thought to be Dandie often, and you will never be bored. Get available dogs. Whether you like to hear mixes, this one was probably a Lhasa or to know a Cairn, and you will not want this or not, many of the general public Poodle mix. to be without one, or two, or more. today have the mindset that they prefer So what does all this have to do with Like that fellow on the T-shirt, my to rescue a dog rather than buy a pure- a column about breed type? patient, tolerant, and generous husband, bred dog. (I think this attitude is a vari- As the caretakers of our breed, we Bill, and I are incurably addicted to ation on the “green” movement.) must never lose sight of those unique Cairns. As long as fate and fortune Invariably as we walk by the kennels characteristics that separate one breed allow, there will be Cairn Terriers in and they spy a dog that interests them, from another—the traits that distin- our lives. That will not change. the first question they ask is, “What do guish a Dandie from all other breeds, But some things do. you think it is?” those characteristics that define type. A dread of deadlines notwithstand- I find this question most interesting, They are: ing, I have enjoyed writing and editing as they’re here because they want a Extreme length of body. This is a the Cairn Terrier breed column here mutt, not a purebred, yet it’s important very rectangular breed, built low to the these past few years. I thank the Cairn for them to know what it is. ground. Terrier Club of America for this privi- I sometimes say, “That is an interest- A curvy topline, said to be “a contin- lege, but the time has come for a ing question, as in my other life I’m a uous flow from the crest of the neck to change. dog show judge, and quite frankly, he the tip of the scimitar-shaped tail.” There are many in the fancy with a resembles no breed known to me. He’s A large, blocky skull with big, round, wealth of knowledge about, wide expe- a plain, brown, very cute, one-of-a- dark eyes; the skull said to “fill the rience of and vision for the Cairn dog.” hand.” Terrier breed, past, present, and future. I It’s important to remember that A coat that is a mix of one-third soft look forward to reading this column. within two or three generations of undercoat to two-thirds crisp outer Finally, it has been a rare pleasure cross breeding, most if not all of the coat. working with Arliss Paddock, the breed characteristics of purebred ances- The Dandie is never upright and esteemed editor for the AKC GAZETTE tors completely disappear. square, with a straight topline, narrow breed columns. Thank you, Arliss, for I help shelter staff with breed iden- skull, nor small eyes, and he should your enthusiasm, encouragement, tity. Mostly it’s not a breed at all, but a never wear a coat other than one that is unfailing cordiality, and unending mix that kind of looks like a breed, and naturally crisp to the hand. patience. thus the designations such as “Cattle Safeguarding the Dandie Dinmont Safe journey, all. —Karen Ann Dog mix,” “Chihuahua mix,” Terrier’s unique characteristics is the Filippi, [email protected]; Cairn “Shepherd mix”—and with luck a responsibility of we breeders. —Betty- Terrier Club of America website: cairn- black dog can be called a “Lab mix,” Anne Stenmark, terrier.org which is a sure formula for quick adop- [email protected]; Dandie

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Dinmont Terrier Club of America —Billie Lou Robison, them. Over the years, however, I found website: ddtca.org [email protected]; American Fox these rules were not always correct. I Terrier Club website: aftc.org heard that the heads tend to be “fat” Smooth Fox Terriers and have too much stop—which is Comparison Wire Fox Terriers true, but boy, you should see those

terriers just read a very good article that was Tri and Ginger Wires heads at about age 3 or 4. Ginger coats Ia comparison between Smooth Fox n our breed we have either are said to be softer than that of a tri, Terriers and Parson Russell Terriers. It Itricolored or ginger coloration. The and good texture and depth of color was stated quite clearly and included tri is white, black, and brown in are said to be hard to get. This is very photos that made the comparison whatever arrangement that comes, but likely true. understandable. white must be predominant. The ginger While I always bred to dogs with One thought I had about the article Wire is white and brown, with white good, hard wire coats, I found that with was that in trying to make the compar- having to be 50 percent or more. An some work I had no trouble getting ison, they used a picture of a very all-white Wire with a brown head may texture and depth of color. refined Smooth. look like a ginger but can be The most important rule, and the I personally do like an elegant dog, but genetically a tri. one that seems to have a basis in fact, is I also like bone and substance. I know it In 36 years of breeding and showing that you must have at least one ginger is hard to get both, as a Smoothie with a I have seen a lot of Wires, but they have parent in order to have gingers in the lot of good, round bone usually has a mostly been tris. While I did see a few litter. I have not found any mention of tendency to have a bit of a heavier head gingers I liked, they always seemed to ginger puppies being born to two tri and heavier ears. be females. There were a couple of parents, even if there are gingers in the On the other side, an elegant Smooth males I considered as breeding pedigree. (I understand that genetically seems to have finer bones, prospects, but there always seemed to the coloration is an incomplete domi- with ears that are quite light in leather be a tri male waiting around the corner nant—but since I am not an expert in and have a tendency to fly. With all that, to catch my eye and my fancy. genetics, I will leave the particulars of hopefully the canines in question are It wasn’t until I happened to see Ch. that to others.) Even with ginger par- good movers, neither towing in or cow- Seatonhall Ace Is the Place that I ents, it is unusual to have all ginger hocked. Wow, that is a lot to breed for. decided he was the one. When I looked pups; one generally gets a mix of tri While we would all like to breed the at his pedigree and found that his dad and gingers. perfect Smooth, it may be the project was out of my line and was a dog I co- At birth, a ginger puppy’s coat seems of a lifetime and probably never will bred, which meant that any breeding I to be a dull black, but when it dries off, happen. But we all like to try. did would be a line-breeding, I decided and perhaps a day later, the ginger color On to another subject, the entry at to use him on one of my bitches. is very visible. Montgomery County Kennel Club Out of that breeding I had a litter of I have to admit that I have found weekend was very exciting, as it was five, three of whom were gingers, and ginger Wires to be a bit different, espe- bigger and better than it has been in the two best ones were Am./Can./Int. cially the bitches. They are talkative, recent years. Ch. Briarlea’s Forever Amber V Jelson, manipulative, and not above scolding Could it be that the economy is get- and her brother Ch. Jelson’s Boy you to get their way. They are very ting a little better, or is it that there are Genius V Briarlea, owned and finished dominant but love people, especially so many Fox Terriers out there with by Donna and Mike Johnson of Fargo, kids. However, other dogs are a whole great qualities that the breeder-owners North Dakota. different story. feel good about entering at one of the I showed Amber for almost four Do I love them? Of course I do. best terrier shows around? Whatever years, and she had several owner-han- They all have tons of charm. —Virginia the reason, I hope the trend continues. dled Bests in Shows and bests in spe- Matanic, [email protected]; American I am in the process of moving from cialty. Dexter, AKA Boy Genius, went Fox Terrier Club website: www.aftc.org Nevada back to Washington state with another direction, into performance, a bunch of dogs, kennels, and equip- and he now has a lot of letters after his Glen of Imaal Terriers ment, not counting our personal stuff. name. (He really is a “boy genius”!) Why Do We Do This? It has turned into quite an undertaking. I tend to ask a lot of questions and have lost track of how many times I If anyone is interested in taking over do as much research as possible before Ihave been interviewed by journalists my job as columnist for Smooth Fox breeding. In some of my research, I was of all stripes, and from all media, about Terriers for the AKC Gazette or if you unable to find many facts regarding the Glen of Imaal Terriers. Back in the have any ideas you would like me to development of gingers, but I did come early days, when we were the new kids try to write about, please contact me. across some so-called “rules” about on the block, the interviews were

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largely focused on introducing our part of a day to fill. It is desirable for any Irish to show “rare” breed to the public. That has And fill it we do. I have the good fearless curiosity, and playfulness is a changed a bit over time, but the one fortune, by virtue of where I live, to plus. Evidence of sight or noise sensi- question that invariably persists is “Why have numerous local shows that are tivity, as we said before, should be do you show your dogs?” held on historic sites, arboretums, addressed with positive exercises.

terriers Good question. botanical gardens, and picturesque 3. Tester holds puppy (checking for degree For interviewers from the “main- parks. Once our few minutes in the of social attraction). stream media,” I’ve often sensed the breed ring are over, off we go to Eye contact is preferred, as it shows a question is tinged with a certain degree explore. The dogs love it. I love it. And desire to interact with/work for people, of puzzlement and cynicism. Our for those shows held in less than pic- and a relaxed, accepting attitude show- endeavors in the show ring appear ture-postcard settings, we hop into the ing trust is most desirable. curious to them, even ripe for satire. car and find a place to play for a few 4–5. Tester calls puppy and encourages Indeed, what we do has been satirized hours. And yes, sometimes we just all him to follow (checking for degree of social to great success on film and television. take a nap together. attraction vs. independence). But good satire is born of truth. I have often wondered what the dogs Coming eagerly and following read- We all know that in its purest form, a make of all of this. My best guess is that ily is preferred to more independent dog show is meant to be an arena for they think it’s the dog park but with behavior such as going off alone to evaluating breeding stock, and our best fussy rules and liver treats. But unlike explore or ignoring or showing indif- breeders and exhibitors still hold this as cynical interviewers, the dogs don’t ask ference to the tester. their primary motivation, even if the questions. —Bruce Sussman, 6–7. Elevation and restraint (checks for system does not at all times appear to [email protected]; Glen of Imaal degree of dominance and willfulness). be on the same wavelength in that Terrier Club of America website: The most dominant puppy will resist regard. The satires usually miss that one, glens.org vigorously and never settle. The less- however. Instead they tend to focus on dominant puppy will simply accept the now well-worn clichés—that for Irish Terriers these positions. A companion pup some of us the dogs are our surrogate Temperament Testing should exhibit moderate struggle, then children, or that the competition is PART THREE acceptance, or no struggle at all, but he more about satisfying our own ego-dri- n our last article we addressed the should never struggle vigorously with- ven needs. And, I am sure, there are as Ivarious elements of the temperament out settling. A show prospect can exhibit many other motivations as there are test. In this final segment, we assess the some dominance; how much depends people who show their dogs. significance of the various test results. on the skills of the future handler. I have been asked the question so The observed behavior will help 8. Pain tolerance. many times now that I have given it determine puppy placement—whether Low pain tolerance is desirable to long and deep thought. Yes, many of for show, performance, or companion. most trainers. The (like the above factors might contribute, (For purposes of this assessment, most terriers) shows a higher tolerance, consciously or not, to my own reasons references to “show prospect” refer to so in selecting a puppy for a show for showing my dogs, but there is one either the conformation ring or home I would look for the lower end overriding motivation for me: I like to obedience/rally/agility activities and of the scale for the breed. However, for spend “alone time” with my dogs. Yes, I simply differentiates from companion- a pup destined for a family with young could do this without going to a dog only.) children, higher pain tolerance might show, but in my busy life, that trip to 1. Alone in the ex-pen. be useful. the dog park often gets back-burnered Ideal reaction for a show prospect 9. Forgiveness while more pressing matters prevail. would be tail up, ears up, alert and In all cases it is desirable that the But once I commit to going to a dog looking around. As the tester puppy shows forgiveness by licking the show, pesky annoyances such as career approaches, social engagement (tail tester’s face or hands. Sulking or turn- and family obligations vanish. wagging, feet up on sides of pen) is ing away would indicate an unforgiving There’s a lot of downtime at a dog desirable. A show prospect can be out- nature, which is very difficult to work show, especially if you are fortunate going or aloof but never show shyness. with. Accidents can happen, and you enough to win Best of Breed and have A companion prospect might demon- want a puppy who can shake it off and a several-hours-long wait for the group. strate less dominance or self-confi- move on. In the most extreme case, if you have a dence, such as having a lower body 10, 11, 12, and 13. Retrieve/tug/prey 9 a.m. ringtime for breed, and groups posture or tail wagging lower, but drive/food drive. commence at 3 p.m., yours being the should still want social contact. All of these are highly desirable in the last of seven, well, you have the better 2. Dropping bag, rock-can, or whistle. show prospect, whether for conforma-

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tion or performance. A family with was formed, and one of its three aims be restrained so people were allowed to older children might enjoy a pup with was to popularize the breed at home swim. these qualities. However, this type of and abroad. It is reported that the first As you wash, brush, and scissor your pup might be “too much” (that is, Kerry litter born in America may have Kerry, do you know who changed the prone to jumping up, chasing, stealing been bred by James McCashin of style of the first scraggily and unkempt-

terriers food or toys, and so on) for a family Morristown, New Jersey, in 1925. It coated terrier exhibited at shows early with young children. Lack of interest in was that same year that the KBTC of in the 20th century to the neater- these activities would indicate an unde- America was formed, with B. Jerome groomed dog we see today? Mrs. Violet sirable level of independence or disen- Megargee elected as president. The Handy was the lady who started the gagement. club’s name was later changed to the trend—much to the dismay of many Remember: Training can moderate United States Club. other exhibitors. Well, wouldn’t you innate behavior, but it cannot change it Through those early years, Kerries know that in 1956, Botho Lilienthal completely, so it behooves the breeder had many enthusiasts promoting the said that in the dog show game, noth- to take the results of the temperament breed. Did you know that Mrs. E. A. ing can ever be expected to find unani- test seriously and use them to get the Kelly, in a 1939 Dog World article, mous approval? —Carol Kearney, her- right puppy into the right home. expounded on the reason she preferred [email protected]; United States So there you have it—Temperament a Kerry? She reminded all, “You do not Kerry Blue Terrier Club website: Testing 101. Give it a try! have to be Irish to like a Kerry.” I espe- uskbtc.com Many thanks to Dale Gordon for all cially liked her comment that a Kerry her work on this series. Helping us find responds to kindness with a depth of Lakeland Terriers other ways to judge the outcomes of affection rarely found in any breed and A Pet Peeve our breeding choices and help assure is devoted to children. She wrote, “He aving on occasion taught biology customer satisfaction is very much will guard his home with courage and Hto liberal-arts majors, I get that appreciated! —Marianne Kehoe, determination and will lay down his many journalists have minimal [email protected]; Irish Terrier life for his master—and do it with his understanding of science. But there is Club of America website: itca.info tail wagging.” really no excuse for the media’s use of There are many wonderful stories the terms bacteria and virus Kerry Blue Terriers told of a Kerry’s devotion. A Kerry interchangeably. The readers of this Did You Know? owned by Jeremiah Leen of Ireland in publication would never tolerate love to collect old books, articles, and 1924 became great friends with a little hearing a German Shepherd called a Ipictures on the Kerry Blue Terrier. girl of 10 who used to deliver milk Poodle, or vice versa! Internet searches on eBay or out-of- daily from her home a quarter-mile Understanding the difference print sources like allibris.com have added away. The Kerry would always meet her between virus and bacteria matters to the material found at dog shows. at the gate, but he never would leave because we all harbor these tiny crea- There is a wealth of information on the his property. One morning, a bunch of tures in our bodies; in fact bacteria nor- breed that gives you an interesting hogs on the road surrounded the little mally in and on our bodies outnumber perspective on the history and girl and scared her. The Kerry immedi- our cells by 10 to one. development of the Kerry whom we ately left his property and ran around Knowledge about bacteria and see in the ring today. the little girl, scaring away the hogs in viruses matters to us as dog breeders In Ireland, Kerries earned the reputa- all directions. Of course, he escorted and pet owners because we can make tion for great courage and intelligence the little girl all the way home. better decisions about treatments and in all forms of field and water work, Another confirmation of a Kerry’s disease prevention, as well as have a and for the breed’s unusual color and devotion to man appeared in a 1936 better working relationship with our texture of coat. This created interest in Western Kennel World article. vet if we have a good grasp of the con- the breed in other European countries. It described a situation of a little boy cepts of competing microbes, infectious Did you know that Mrs. Casey Hewitt, who wanted to go swimming. When disease, and the immune system’s inter- owner of the Munster prefix, con- the Kerry saw the boy in the water and action with them. vinced show secretaries to put on realized that his owner was really not A few definitions might be helpful: classes for this rather rough-looking going to do anything about it, the Microbe. Any living thing that is too terrier? She succeeded, and in England Kerry rushed into the water and pulled small to see with the unaided eye (that at Crufts in 1922, 10 Kerries were the boy to shore. The Kerry then felt it is, requires a microscope to visualize). benched. Most of them belonged to was his responsibility to patrol the Bacterium (singular), bacteria (plural). A Mrs. Hewitt. beach between the water and any primitive type of single-cell life form Shortly after, the KBTC of England young children, until he finally had to that reproduces by simple division into

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two new cells. (Note: Some bacteria, by antibiotics, normal flora can cause don’t have gene machines like slot such as E. coli, can divide every 20 disease. machines, where you put in a pedigree, minutes. Next time you hear about a One of the easiest ways to start an pull the handle, and up come three mouthwash or disinfectant that “kills opportunistic infection is to give good bites, or two low thyroid and one 99.9 percent of bacteria on contact,” do antibiotics for a viral infection. The normal (or whatever), so you can tell

terriers the math; if one out of 1,000 is left treatment will have no effect on the which dog to breed to what bitch. alive, at the end of one hour there will viral infection but may suppress the Genetic defects can be familial, and be eight—and at the end of six hours “good” bacteria and allow harmful run in families, with no definitive proof there will be 65,536!) ones to proliferate. of inheritance. They can be polygenic, Virus. These microbes occupy a very The term germ is a nonscientific requiring combinations of multiple unusual niche in the scheme of living catchall reference to microbes, generally defective genes from mom and dad; things. By themselves, arguably viruses used to refer to harmful ones. —Pat simple recessives, requiring one bad aren’t alive. They are the ultimate para- Rock, [email protected]; United gene from each parent for the problem site, using a host cell’s resources and States Club website: to be expressed; or dominant, requiring apparatus to reproduce. Without a liv- uslakelandterrier.org only one defective gene for it to occur. ing host-cell, the virus cannot make Defective traits can be visible (such as new copies of itself. Some can be crys- Manchester Terriers undescended testicles); they can be tallized and sit on a shelf for years yet How Much Is That Puppy? unapparent but detectable by testing in still be infective when exposed to ay I sit here?” A woman some instances, such as with vWD; or appropriate host cells. “Mclutching a Manchester they can be a surprise. Viruses can only infect specific types puppy bitch lowered herself into the While trying to exonerate the of cells that display a receptor site on empty chair beside me at an outdoor breeder, it occurred to me that while their surface that the virus can recog- dog show. “I’d like to talk to you if you none of us set out to produce a defec- nize. This is why human measles virus have a few minutes.” tive pup, we do so every time we tell can be used to immunize puppies I did. Lhasas were in the ring at the ourselves “not to throw the baby out against distemper; the two viruses are moment, with several large entry breeds with the bathwater” and go ahead and nearly identical but can only cause dis- yet to come before Manchesters. breed that lovely bitch with an off bite, ease in the right host. The dog’s She placed the puppy on the grass. It or that smooth-moving male whose immune system doesn’t discriminate was a very pretty pup, but I could see low thyroid requires medication, or the and will develop protective antibodies that it didn’t move well. She told me gorgeous boy with one testicle. Who against distemper, even when the what she’d paid for her (a goodly sum), knows what problems were “baby-and- injected antigen is from human measles. having bought her from a reputable bathwatered” in previous generations, Key point: viruses are not affected by antibi- breeder, and that the pup had luxating adding to the mix? While that pretty otics. patellas. The resulting cost of repair had pup with bad knees will probably pre- Protozoa. Protozoans are one-celled, been twice the price of the pup itself. vent the breeder from doing a repeat of like bacteria, but their cellular machin- When I asked if the pup’s breeder that breeding, either of the parents ery is like that of higher animals, not had offered a replacement if she might be bred again to other dogs. like bacteria. Different antimicrobial returned the pup, she replied yes, but What did I tell the unhappy puppy agents are necessary to stop the repro- she explained that she loved the pup lady? I suggested that she go back to duction of protozoa. Common proto- too much to return her like a defective the breeder and try to work something zoans that infect dogs are coccidia and TV. She blamed the breeder and out. What would I have done if the Giardia. wanted to know what I would do if the puppy were one I had bought? The Normal flora. (Newer texts may refer pup were mine, and what I thought she same, I guess. to “normal microbiota,” but the term should do. And what is my point? We do need “normal flora” for the microbes found What I wanted to do was run to be more responsible when we breed. in healthy individuals is still in wide screaming out from under the tent and We do need to support research to use.) Historical note: Once upon a disappear. Other people’s problems of identify genetic markers for diseases in time, all life was categorized in one of this ilk are way beyond my expertise. our breed—support in the form of two groups—Flora (plants) and Fauna But I didn’t. both dollars and honest information. (animals). Bacteria and Fungi got Instead I swallowed hard, tried to And, importantly, no puppy sold lumped into the Plant Kingdom. look wise, and spoke in defense of the should ever cost its purchase price Most normal flora microorganisms breeder and breeders in general. I tried over and over again. —Virginia Antia, are opportunists. They can live peaceably, to explain that no one sets out to pro- [email protected]; American but if competing microbes are killed off duce defective puppies—that breeders Club website: ameri-

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canmanchester.org asm for the sport. That weekend Peggy developed obvious pain in one eye. She entered three of her Norfolks, and each remembers, “I saw a canine ophthal- Norfolk Terriers won two legs toward the Coursing mologist that day. He told me that this Always on the Move Ability title. was due to a luxated lens that had been he ever-versatile Peggy notes that after her first week- floating around for some time and sud-

terriers Tcontinues to surprise, amuse, and end, she was hooked! She said, “I have denly blocked the duct that carries the amaze us. One of the smallest of the spoken with other Norfolk Terrier vitreous fluid out of the eye, causing working terriers, the Norfolk is often breeders who are running the CAT, glaucoma.” The vet told Dr. Pullen that called a true “demon” in the field. They and all have agreed that this is an excit- primary lens luxation (PLL) had caused are smart, agile, clever, and quick. ing and safe sport for our breed.” the glaucoma. Norfolks were originally bred as Many Norfolk Terrier owners are Glaucoma is a descriptive term that barn dogs to rid the barn of vermin. taking part in this fun new competi- basically means an abnormal fluid They were also occasionally used on tion. “In a lure coursing competition buildup inside the eye. The eye is filled the hunt, to chase animals of a similar held in Virginia recently, of the 53 dogs with a liquid called aqueous humor. size from their dens. Norfolks are said entered, Norfolk Terriers topped the Normally the amount of this transpar- to still be used in this capacity in breed list, with nine dogs,” said Peggy. ent fluid is carefully balanced to keep Europe. “Of those nine dogs, six earned their the eyeball in its proper shape and con- Here at home, Norfolks have moved Coursing Ability titles that weekend!” tinuously bathed. well beyond the show ring and back Lure coursing has become a yet This balance can be disturbed if for into the field—this time with lure another great way for the Norfolk some reason the fluid cannot be coursing. Terrier to step out of the conformation removed as quickly as it is produced. Originally limited to , ring and bring excitement to another This causes pressure to build up. the AKC has opened up lure coursing form of canine competition. Without treatment the elevated pres- to all breeds. The new Coursing Ability Norfolk Terriers have already shown sure will destroy retinal cells and cause Test (CAT) serves as an introduction to their great instincts as ratters in earth- damage to the optic nerve as well. the sport. dog competition, their skill in the obe- Glaucoma is a leading cause of blind- Lure coursing gives both dogs and dience ring, and their enthusiasm in the ness in dogs (and people). their owners a way to compete in an agility ring. With the exciting, safe, and PLL is a hereditary eye disease where enjoyable and healthy competition. In fun sport of lure coursing fast becom- the supporting ligaments holding the lure coursing, the dog chases an artifi- ing popular in the breed, the Norfolk is lens of the eye are weak. These weak cial lure across a field. Courses are again entering a new arena. ligaments can allow the lens of the eye designed with a minimum of turns, The small, earnest, and hardy to detach (usually between the ages of which simulate the running pattern of Norfolk Terrier—there isn’t much he 4 and 8 years), which can lead to a prey animal—be it jackrabbit or can’t do! —Heidi Swanson Cole, heidis- painful glaucoma and blindness. PLL is hare—that would change direction [email protected]; Norfolk Terrier common in many terrier breeds. while being pursued. Club of America website: norfolkterrier- In Chute’s case, it was too late to save Dogs under 12 inches at the withers club.org the eye. Dr. Pullen relates, “The oppo- run approximately 300 yards within site eye had a loose lens also, so this lens one and a half minutes. For safety, Norwich Terriers was reattached during the surgery to courses are made with no turns sharper nstead of the promised third column remove the blind eye.” Thus while one than 90 degrees. Ion the upper arm assembly, a proven eye was lost, the other was saved. Since the AKC opened lure coursing new health test for Norwich has In my readings I came across infor- to all breeds, the Norfolk Terrier has prompted me to invite Blair Kelly to mation about the PLL DNA test, taken to the sport like a sporting dog to write this month’s column. Mr. Kelly which was discovered in late 2009 and water. obtained his first Norwich from Phyllis developed at the University of Missouri Norfolk Terrier Club of America K. Pullen, MD, in 1997. He breeds and made available by the Orthopedic member Peggy Metcalf, of Flurries under the Shaksper prefix and has been Foundation for Animals (OFA). The Norfolk Terriers, has become an avid an AKC agility judge since 2001. test had not been proven to be applica- participant in the sport. Peggy tells the ble to Norwich Terriers, however. club that she attended her first lure- First DNA Test for a Norwich I remembered that Chute had lost coursing event in Ohio a year ago and Health Problem Identified his eye because of a lens-luxation prob- was impressed with the many In 2004 Dr. Phyllis Pullen noticed lem, so I asked Dr. Pullen about it. She sighthound owners and breeders who that her not-quite-6-year-old Norwich, verified that Chute had been seen by shared information and their enthusi- Ch. Jerusalem Chutney (Chute) had an ACVO (American College of

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Veterinary Ophthalmologists) specialist where several conformation judges Havie loves water! More so than any who had diagnosed Chute’s glaucoma must evaluate a dog and agree on its other dog I have ever seen. “Obsessed” as being caused by PLL. superior quality before the dog can be is a good word for him. So we showed At my behest, Dr. Pullen was kind called a champion.) However, a DNA up with a towel and a toy to see what it enough to have Chute tested with the test is the gold standard in health test- was about.

terriers PLL DNA test. The test came back ing, as it reads the DNA and tells defin- At the event, club members were positive. This verified that the mutation itively if a dog is affected, a carrier, or a very nice. Their goal is to get as many causing PLL in Norwich terriers and clear for certain trait or defect. dogs wet as possible, whether jumping the mutation found by the University The PLL DNA test is a simple off the dock or off the ramp, with han- of Missouri DNA test are one and the cheek-swab test and can be ordered dler and dog leaving having had a good same. Dr. Pullen says she never would from the OFA website (offa.org/dnatest- experience. have noticed that Chute had PLL if he ing/pll.html) for a cost of $65. With a 24-inch drop from the deck had not developed glaucoma. It would be terrible if another to the top of the water, that’s a long way The PLL mutation is a simple reces- Norwich is bred who develops PLL down, even for the brave. Along the sive, meaning that a dog is either clear and loses sight when a tool—the PLL side of the pool is a banner marked in (has no copies of the bad mutation), a DNA test—exists to prevent it. —B.K. increments from one inch to 40 feet, carrier (has one copy of the bad muta- Thank you, Blair, for helping to get and this is used by the judges to deter- tion), or affected (has two copies of the this crucial information out to the mine how far a dog jumps. Jump dis- bad mutation). Two copies of the bad fancy. The Norwich community would tance is measured at where the base of mutation are necessary for the disease also like to thank Dr. Phyllis Pullen for the dog’s tail hits the water. to express itself—which normally hap- testing Chute and for agreeing to make Even a dog who runs off the end of pens after an age when many Norwich Chute’s PLL status public. Chute passed the dock and basically falls in is given a are bred. away earlier this year from unrelated jump score. From the most confident Now that there is a verified DNA causes at age 13½. Dr. Pullen notes, jumper to the more reserved, all dogs test for PLL in Norwich, responsible “Chute had no further trouble with the and handlers are cheered on by the breeders can use it to avoid producing repaired eye for the rest of his life and crowd, and often the shortest distance PLL-affected individuals of the breed. went on to compete in obedience, rally, gets the biggest applause. There is no longer a need to exclude and agility.” At a recent event in Maryland, my any Norwich with PLL (nor closely Please have your Norwich tested! A 13-inch dog was competing in the related dogs) from a breeding program CERF exam will not tell you if your Junior Division. This is for dogs who and from our already small Norwich Norwich is a carrier. —Leandra Little, jump from 10 feet to 14 feet, 11 inches. gene pool. As long as affected and car- [email protected]; He is the smallest one there—with the rier animals are only bred to clear ani- Club of America website: http://nor- biggest mouth, but also the biggest mals, the disease should not develop in wichterrierclub.org/ heart. To see him jump against all the the progeny. Thus genetic diversity other Junior dogs, mostly Labs, need not be lost while the bad muta- Parson Russell Goldens, and similar mixed-breeds, tion it eliminated from the gene pool. Terriers seems rather unfair to someone from And if two Norwich are bred who are ur guest columnist this month is the outside. He is often disregarded for both PLL-clear, then the progeny are OParson Russell Terrier owner his size when people see him on the PLL-clear “by descent” and do not Crystal Mackie. dock. And then it happens—he out- need to be tested. jumps their big dog. People have come The OFA website allows one to see Havie Does Dock Diving to me later and said that they thought which Norwich have been tested for Looking back over this past month, he was really “cute” on the dock. That PLL and provides their PLL status. If no wonder my husband doesn’t know if was until he jumped further than their you do an “Advanced Search,” you can I’m coming or going. One weekend we dog. specify Norwich Terrier as the breed do a three-day agility trial, and next a For my PRT, we spend so much time and “Primary Lens Luxation” as the weekend of earthdog tests. Throw a training for agility, obedience, and rally report type. This will show all the weekend of dock dogs in between, and that it is nice to have a sport where we Norwich who have been tested and it sounds like summer in our house. invest minimal training but have maxi- their PLL status. There’s no rest for a house with a mum fun. It is Havie’s favorite sport, Many health tests are interpretive Parson called Havie, AKA Prestwick’s and he can be heard from quite a dis- (such as hip X-rays), requiring several Running With the Big Dogs. tance, screaming like a wildman for his experts to agree before giving a ruling. We stumbled across Dock Dogs at a turn. —C.M. (This is similar to the requirement local pet event a couple years ago. Thank you, Crystal.

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ably larger, and the cost of competing present the good qualities of the breed In Memoriam. On a sad note, at the was significantly less, as entry fees for to junior handlers as well. The Scottish time of this writing we have learned Juniors were often reduced or free. Terrier generally enjoys showing, can that we have lost an icon, a foundation Sadly, times have changed, and the adapt to a variety of living situations, dog in our breed. Ch. Howlbeck Uno- breed is now faced and has a personality that stands out in

terriers Who was imported from the U.K. in with a shortage of junior handlers. This the ring and keeps you laughing at 1998, having been top sire in the U.K. may be due to the grooming required home. It is important for breed clubs and then becoming the same here, pro- or to the fact that the breed isn’t easy to and mentors to present the positive ducing multiple top-winning Parsons. train to be a Juniors dog. attributes of the breed, even though He was the national-specialty winner at The truth is that Scottish Terriers there are challenging aspects that Montgomery in 2004, from the aren’t an easy breed to show in Junior require much time and energy. Veterans class (of which I had the pleas- Showmanship. The grooming is a time- As a first-generation dog show ure of judging this very nice example consuming, specialized skill that can fancier, I speak from experience when I of our breed). His influence will live on take years to learn and perfect, and the say that I would never have gotten as for generations to come. All who knew independent, stubborn streak in the far as I have if it weren’t for those who this great little dog will surely miss him, breed can make training a challenge. took the time to reach out to me as a especially his owner Frank Baylis. — Plus, presentation often requires hold- junior handler. By taking an interest in Sally Yancey, [email protected]; Parson ing the lead, tail, and bait all at once—a my Junior Showmanship career, helping Russell Terrier Club of America web- task better-suited to an octopus than me find a Scottie to show, and teaching site: prtaa.org the average junior handler. me everything you know about train- Challenging as they are, these skills ing and grooming, you have shown me Scottish Terriers must be passed on to the next genera- what an amazing breed the Scottish he future of our sport and our tion in order to ensure the future of Terrier is and how rewarding it can be Tbreed depends on the next our breed. Part of being a junior han- to handle them. —A.B. generation of fanciers. The Scottish dler is that you are expected to be My sincere appreciation to Alison Terrier Club of America works to responsible for the full presentation of Broome for this column and sharing seriously encourage the novice and your dog, including grooming. Some her experience and perspective as a actively recruit and retain junior junior handlers are fortunate enough to Junior. —Kathi Brown, members. This month I am pleased to have parents who are involved in dogs [email protected]; Scottish turn over the column to junior and teach them grooming and handling Terrier Club of America website: member and exhibitor Alison Broome. skills from a young age. Others must stca.biz She shares her experiences and suggests rely on people reaching out to them what we can all do to help encourage through schools, scouting groups, and Sealyham Terriers new handlers and exhibitors. Please organizations such as 4-H, followed by Eureka! Sealyhams in enjoy her thoughts, and support Scottie the support of mentors at shows to California Paws for Juniors. teach them what they need to know. t had been a number of years since It is vitally important to the future of Ithe American Club Listening to Juniors our breed that we find these first-gen- had enjoyed the hospitality of the The Scottish Terrier breed found me eration dog fanciers and provide them Sealyham Terrier Club of Southern when I was just 12 years old, at my first with the information and skills they California. The format of a morning all-breed dog show. Little did I know need to succeed. The Scottish Terrier specialty and an afternoon specialty on then that the dog barking at my unruly Club of America’s Paws for Juniors pro- Friday, June 22, followed by the Great puppy would one gram has been created to help Junior Western all-terrier shows on Saturday day become my Juniors dog, and his Handlers find mentors and also to off- and Sunday, offered four opportunities owner a better friend and mentor than set the costs of competing as a Junior. for majors and excellent visibility for I could ever have hoped. Junior Showmanship is being offered the entry of 17 high-quality Sealyhams. The skills I acquired while being more frequently at national and No extreme temperatures, rain, nor mentored and competing in Junior regional specialties, where judges may winds knocked the fun out of our Showmanship are ones that have be more tuned-in to the specific char- events, and the Sealyhams and proven invaluable in the breed and acteristics and handling requirements of exhibitors were all a credit to the breed Junior Showmanship rings in the U.S., the breed. and appreciated by judges and specta- as well as abroad in the U.K. Although much emphasis is placed tors. Sweepstakes judges Diana Perry When I began competing in Junior on the aspects of the breed that make and Wes Jones, Sealy breeders and club Showmanship, entries were consider- them a challenge, it is important to members, were treated to pretty pup-

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pies—some scampering around the history. associated with shrinking gene pools ring, determined to play and leap about Sealyhams are in Kansas, too! and isolated breeding populations, no matter what their owners and the Fourteen Sealyhams were entered in many fanciers have turned to Facebook judges wanted. Kansas in mid-August, at an ASTC- and other social networking sites to Sunday’s Best of Breed bitch, GCh. sponsored event at the Topeka Kennel connect. However, all is not always

terriers Cepage C’est La Vie De Dunnville, Club show. This is a good chance for peaceful on the Internet superhighway. placed in a very competitive group. the mid-America exhibitors to renew Given this, I wonder—is Facebook our Three new champions were made up friendships and see the dogs (as well as friend or foe? over the weekend. Results for the four the Kansas wheat and cornfields). No doubt, Facebook has fundamen- shows have been posted on several The ASTC has sponsored several tally changed the way that websites. entries in various parts of the U.S. in breeders and owners around the globe The weekend’s “go-to” person was 2012, plus the roving specialty in interact. While it was once virtually Arnold Anderson, aided by president California, and it appears the effort to impossible to track show results, new lit- Jill Ferrera, and officers Fran Brown, reach out by members has been suc- ters, the progeny of potential stud dogs, Judy Mugrauer, and club members. The cessful. In addition to the shows in and judges who are willing to put up our venue was the Queen Mary Events Pennsylvania in October, the club has a breed in the group and Best in Show Park, ideal for a show, with the Pacific sponsored event in Texas in December. ring, such information, even regarding Ocean backdrop, City of Long Beach, I predict a humbling experience in obscure shows in the most remote parts and the historic Queen Mary ocean the near future for club member and of dogdom, is now instantly available. liner for visitors. The whole California AKC obedience judge Ores Chever. This has fostered much greater awareness scene makes a wonderful impression on He has two challenges ahead: He’s and connection among members of the dog show participants and spectators. started his Sealy Chutney in lure cours- Skye community. On Saturday evening a club dinner ing, and he considers it a real test for Similarly, our non-doggie and non- and the briefest of meetings were her, as she is a city dog and not too Skye exhibitor friends are being intro- scheduled, with 45 members and guests keen about dirt, grass, and open fields. duced to our breed and its comings and attending. “We are glad you are here— Chever is optimistic, however, and goings through perusal of our personal thank you all for coming!” was the urges other Sealy owners to try the sites. Judges and professional handlers essence of the greetings from Sharon activity. The second challenge is his connected to us via friend networks are Yard, ASTC president, and Jill Ferrera, new puppy dog, who is a novice in the also being exposed to the formal suc- STCSC president. Anderson invited best sense of the word, beginning with cesses and informal joys of our chosen exhibitors to attend in June 2013 at the housetraining. breed, making Facebook a much more same location. His two older Sealy females have reasonably priced and democratic My personal endorsement goes to both achieved Utility Dog titles in obe- advertising option for those who can- Arnie’s promo for the California venue: dience, and Chever hopes that his not afford pricier ads in trade publica- the possibility of four shows in one puppy boy will surpass the other two. tions. location, the show site within walking Good luck to him and the new puppy. All of this has potentially resulted in distance of three hotels and the Queen Despite the humbling experiences cre- much greater investment and awareness Mary, convenient show-equipment ated by one little puppy, I’m sure that among other Skye owners and our drop-off, free golf-cart availability to sometime in the future we will hear non-Skye friends. Along with this valu- club member/exhibitors, tented about the achievements of this owner- able information, however, can come a grooming and hospitality areas very and-Sealyham team. —Karen Bay, ray- slew of commentary—often from those close to our ring, and generator power [email protected]; American who have never seen the dogs, met the provided by the club for grooming. Sealyham Terrier Club website: people behind them, read the pedigrees, A listing in the catalog of the clubs.akc.org/sealy shown under the judges mentioned, or STCSC Challenge Trophies, along with owned and exhibited a standout repre- those offered through the ASTC, was of Skye Terriers sentative of our breed. interest to me, and I counted at least 16 Facebook: Friend or Foe? While messages are generally posi- splendid memorial trophies, some ollaboration and communication tive, I have watched as a few mean- which had been retired and subse- Care essential for long-term success spirited or ill-informed comments quently re-established by winners in in the sport of dogs. Such networking is wreaked havoc on our breed commu- past years. The honorees included especially important for rare breeds, like nity. This was well illustrated by a names of well-known breeder- Skye Terriers, where the breed’s very recent Facebook smear campaign, exhibitors and winning Sealyhams. The survival may be at stake. when one knee-jerk posting resulted in list represents many years of Sealyham In order to overcome the threats Skye breeders around the world having

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to defend their breeding programs tists at the University of Pennsylvania We are so fortunate that the endear- against claims of lurking genetic defects School of Veterinary Medicine—Dr. ing qualities of our breed captured Dr. and unethical breeding practices, Meryl Littman, Associate Professor of Littman’s heart many years ago. Her spending hundreds of dollars on expen- Medicine, and Dr. Paula Henthorne, data is the foundation of the study. She sive tests to clear their names against a noted geneticist. Drs. Littman and has also volunteered so much of her

terriers genetic condition that some are not Henthorne devised a cheek-swab test time and energy. Her inspirational talks even sure exists. to ascertain the presence of markers. at specialties and her succinct posts The most insidious aspect of such The test is easily done, at home, with have been instrumental in getting the attacks is that unless we ourselves know the swabs mailed back to Penn for eval- message out. Hats off to Meryl Littman, the players and/or the context of such uation. our guardian angel! Her reward will be information in the real world, it can be The research was done under the healthy, happy, typey Wheatens free of difficult to evaluate the credibility of auspices of the AKC/CHF. The this disease. such perspectives in our virtual com- response of the Wheaten community Since other breeds have PLN, too, munity. In the virtual world, it can be has been incredible, heeding the call to and humans are affected, our coopera- difficult to determine who are the real “swab ’em and send ’em,” and results tion in this project will have far-reach- experts, and who are those who have are being shared online. ing effect. way too much time on their hands (and Our lists are bulging with lively dis- This is my last column for the thus nothing to do but stir up trouble cussion. Not only do we now have a GAZETTE. It has been my privilege to online). My fear is that judges, col- tool to help guide breeding programs, share my thoughts with readers ever leagues, fellow breeders, prospective we also have advice from the experts since the SCWTCA was accepted as a owners, and others with an interest in on how to use this tool so as to increase member club. How wonderful to be the breed will happen across such dirty breeding options and avoid “throwing able to retire on this positive note. laundry and dismiss the breed and those out the baby with the bathwater.” Our Please welcome my successor, Kent who love it as out of hand. Are we scientists have emphasized the need to Meyer, a thoughtful, intelligent profes- really doing ourselves any favors when maintain type and temperament and to sional handler who with his wife, we rant online? avoid so concentrating the gene pool Gwen, fell in love with the breed they In short, Facebook can be both that other diseases might show up. were handling and now are dedicated friend or foe—depending on the intent We do not know the mode of inher- breeders. He will bring you a new, of those doing the posting. Given the itance, and there are possible environ- younger perception, plus a wider geo- positives that might come from a vir- mental triggers and protective factors at graphic experience. —Jacqueline tual Skye community, I hope fanciers play. We are grateful for the intellectual Gottlieb, [email protected]; Soft Coated near and far will use Facebook for framework required to employ this new Wheaten Terrier Club of America web- good and not evil. —Travis Wright, tool properly. site: scwtca.org [email protected]; Skye Terrier When the AKC/CHF approved the Club of America website: grant, the Wheaten community jumped Staffordshire Bull clubs.akc.org/skye in to help with the funding and distri- Terriers bution of the swab kits. The SCWT General Stafford Care Soft Coated Wheaten Genetic Research Fund many years ago e the dog a rescue or a puppy from Terriers started an effort to facilitate the search Ba respected breeder, all Staffords A Happy Report for the genetic factors causing PLN, deserve the same quality of care from his is a busy time in the Wheaten using the CHF 501 status, so donor their owners. Following are tips and Tworld, stimulated by the discovery advised funds placed with that organi- suggestions on proper care of the of two variant alleles of genes that zation were readily deployed. The breed. occur together on one chromosome SCWT Foundation and the national Diet and feeding. A Stafford’s diet is up and point the way to the mutation club immediately threw in their to the owner. From commercial kibbles behind the breed’s number-one health resources, both financial and human. A to a raw diet, each dog and each place- problem: protein-losing renal failure. rapid collection of swabs is in process. ment have their individual needs, The presence of both markers in the If you or anyone you know has a including the new owner’s budget and DNA of a dog predicts a greater Wheaten, encourage that person to get availability. possibility of that dog being affected the dog or dogs swabbed. It is impor- There are plenty of diets to choose with the disease. One marker predicts a tant to get as wide distribution as possi- from. My adult dogs eat around one lesser chance, and dogs with no markers ble so that prevalence in the breed may cup of kibble twice a day. That way are least likely to be affected. be ascertained. Check the SCWTCA they’re never hungry for longer than 12 We owe this discovery to two scien- website for complete information. hours. I add canned tripe—though this

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is pricey—and either apples, carrots, These can irritate Staffords. You can use broccoli, raw beef, or eggs. any other shampoos. Welsh Terriers For owners with lush lawns who are When the weather warms, use The Functional worried about yellow spots in the yard, Advantix II or another quality topical PART TWO tomato juice can be added to the diet flea/tick repellant as required. I buy the art One of this column, in the

terriers to prevent this. It will also keep any largest size of the flea topical and split it PAugust issue, discussed the urine odors at bay. Just one small between two or three Staffords. It development of the standard and how it spoonful with each meal neutralizes works, and saves money! Owners are pertains to the functional hunting the urine so your tall fescue stays also encouraged to ask their vet about terrier. This continues that discussion. green. heartworm preventative. (Again, how- The Welsh head is powerful, with a Health care. Shots should already have ever, the best prices for the product well-filled foreface and strong jaw with been given before placement, but you choose are on the Internet.) viselike grip. All these features are nec- depending on whether you have a pup Training. I persuade each new owner essary if the dog is to have strength to or rescue, you may need to have him to enroll the family and their Stafford grip the prey no matter how much it vet-checked and given shots for the in a local obedience class and have struggles. first year (or, with the adult rescues, them start training their dog the basic There are generally two ways to every three years, for some vaccines). rules without delay. “Come,” “Out,” develop power in the head. In the When I place a pup, I let the owner “Sit,” “Stay,” and “No” are immediately American Staffordshire Terrier and wait till the dog is 6 months old to necessary. Staffordshire Bull Terrier breeds, power receive the microchip and rabies vacci- Stafford owners must practice comes from large, well-defined cheek nation, but our Stafford rescues go into patience as well, as the dog will not muscles imparting great strength. Since new homes already chipped, altered, always listen and may flip-flop back and the Welsh standard says “cheeks are flat and up to date on shots. forth on doing or not. Staffords are and clean,” the power to the jaw must Chew toys. We love raw marrow- very sensitive dogs. They live to please be provided in a different fashion. A bones for cleaning the teeth and gums. you, so no Stafford is ever to be overly relatively long head with strong You can purchase them at any butcher disciplined. foreface will accomplish the same goal: or at the meat counter of your grocery All dogs should be crate-trained, “powerful viselike jaws.” store. How about trying cow hooves? which is especially important in case of Full dentition is also required in a They smell for the first day or two but emergency. I require that owners of the properly functional mouth. The teeth are wonderful tooth-cleaners and are dogs I place do not ever use the crate must be strong, very large for the size great for gnawing. Toss them out when for discipline or extensive daytime con- of the dog, with deep roots. There is no the dogs wear them down small finement. The crate is for emergencies, need for judges to count teeth; just enough that they could become lodged sleeping, quiet time, travel, and so on. looking for gaps in the lineup of the in the throat. Safety. Staffords must travel in cars in teeth should be enough. However, I always advise that if you have more either the aforementioned crate or breeders, who have the luxury of time than one Stafford, they should be sepa- secured by a seatbelt in the back seat— when examining the dog’s mouth, rated while enjoying their bones. never the front seat. You can purchase should count teeth. Missing teeth are a No rawhides! I know from experi- these inexpensively on eBay, at less than fault in function. I consider faults in ence these things get soft and gooey, half the retail value! function more important than cosmetic and Staffords think they can swallow For hot environments, car drives, vis- faults and select my breeding stock them. No “Greenies,” either. No stuffed its, and dog walks, I suggest getting a accordingly. animals. Preferable toys for Staffords are chamois “cool coat” towel and a spray- While a bitch’s head should be more ropes, Kongs, Tire Biters, and bottle for water. No dog parks, no refined than a dog’s head, neither Nylabones. A lot of these toys I buy on pools unless the area is fenced in, and should be significantly chiseled or ele- eBay, as the price is amazing! don’t let another dog be mean to your gant. The entire look of a Welsh should Grooming and dental care. Owners can Stafford. All owners must have their be that of a handsome dog, not a pretty buy these in “lots” (say, 10 ropes for dog wear a tag with their cell phone one. $12) on eBay, where you can also find number on it. Lastly, the new owners The coat is not only decorative, mak- most canine grooming products, sham- are required to license their Stafford ing the Welsh pretty in the ring, but poos, and toothpastes. Last month I with the local animal control and to weather resistant. Proper furnishings— bought three tubes of dog toothpaste obey all leash laws. —Kristina Estlund, hard, crisp, and dense—are less likely for $2 each. They retail $8.99 on aver- [email protected]; Staffordshire than soft coat to be covered in burrs age. Bull Terrier Club of America website: while the dog is working. Because a Do not use flea “dips” or shampoos. sbtca.com proper coat is less absorbent, it also will

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dry out more quickly, helping to keep terriers, ignoring breed type and origi- dard states the tail should be docked the dog from chilling. Long, soft fur- nal function. and the dewclaws should be removed. nishings may appeal to many of the Rather, the effort should be to insist Both have been considered normal ani- handlers and some of the judges, but that judges pay attention to the size mal-husbandry practices for years, if they are totally incorrect. Their one requirements as well as the structural done in a humane manner.

terriers advantage is the way they can be requirements. If 15 inches is ideal, up to Anyone who has participated in shaped to cover up a multitude of 15½ inches is acceptable, then over 15½ these procedures can attest to the fact faults. Looking at the illustrations of inches is not acceptable and should be that any trauma to the puppies is less early–20th century Welsh Terriers, you faulted according to the extent of the than that which occurs when one will see excellent terrier coats and fur- deviation from the standard. puppy pushes another off of a favorite nishings—not fancy, but functional. Tampering with the standard rather nipple. A strong stand should be taken There is always pressure to change than trying to breed to it is always a by breeders and breed clubs at all times standards to make the remodeled ver- dangerous move. against demands by animal-rights sion of the breed more competitive in Another concern should be the pres- activists to change our standards to the group. sure put on breed clubs to change the appease their ill-thought-out and uned- One of the pressures is to increase standards to appease the animal-rights ucated demands. —Diane Orange, size so that the dog is more noticeable activists, whose ultimate goal is not the [email protected]; Welsh in the group. However, to increase size welfare of our pets but the removal of Terrier Club of America website: would be another move toward generic animals from our daily lives. Our stan- clubs.akc.org/wtca

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Notice Notice Committee has suspended Mr. Raymond Mr. Anthony Salvati (Saint Louis, MO) The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Carpentieri (Massapequa, NY) from Action was taken by the St. Croix Valley Committee has suspended the following AKC registration privileges for one year Kennel Club for conduct in connection individuals from all AKC privileges for and imposed a $1000 fine, effective with its August 26, 2012, event. Mr. five years and imposed a $1000 fine for October 22, 2012, for submission of two Salvati was charged with failure to prop- refusing to make their dogs and records certificates of transfer containing a false erly control a dog at an event. The Staff available for inspection when requested: certification as to the signature of the Event Committee reviewed the commit- Effective September 10, 2012 owners. (Alaskan Malamute and tee’s report, found it in order and set the Mr. Thomas Crawford (Excelsior Samoyed) penalty at a reprimand and $200 fine. Springs, MO) Multiple Breeds Mrs. Lonell Crawford (Excelsior Notice Notice Springs, MO) Multiple Breeds Reprimands and Fines Ms. Kimberly Neal (Aguanga, CA) Kimberly Wolf (Grass Lake, MI) Notification of reprimands and/or Action was taken by the Golden Multiple Breeds fines imposed on clubs for late submis- Retriever Club of Greater Los Angeles Effective October 22, 2012 sion of applications. for conduct in connection with its Ms. Sheila Kirby (Sherwood, TN) Chapter 2, Section 4 & 9. September 2, 2012, event. Ms. Neal was Multiple Breeds charged with improper treatment in con- Ms. Debbie Tomerlin (Tolar, TX) United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club .... nection with an event. The Staff Event Multiple Breeds ...... $130.00 Committee reviewed the committee’s Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Northern report, found it in order and set the Notice California ...... $130.00 penalty at a one month suspension from The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Irish Setter Club of Greater Tulsa all privileges and a $300 fine, effective Committee has suspended Ms. Lisa (5 events x $50.00) ...... $250.00 September 2, 2012. Kendrick (Temecula, CA) from AKC Nor-Cal Japanese Chin Fanciers registration privileges for six months and (2 events x $50.00) ...... $100.00 Notice imposed a $500 fine, effective July 16, Lower Susquehanna Irish Setter Club...... Ms. Cheryl Rutkowski (Belvidere, NJ) 2012, for submission of an online litter ...... $100.00 Action was taken by the Berks County registration application containing a false Greater Detroit Club Dog Training Club for conduct in con- certification as to the signature of the co- (2 events x $90.00) ...... $180.00 nection with its September 1, 2012, owner of the dam. (French ) Labrador Retriever Club of Greater event. Ms. Rutkowski was charged with Denver...... reprimand improper treatment in connection with Notice an event. The Staff Event Committee The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Notification of reprimands and fines imposed reviewed the committee’s report and set Committee has suspended Ms. Laura on clubs for late submission of judges’ panel, the penalty at a reprimand and $100 fine. Vivolo (Enumclaw, WA) from AKC reg- Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 4, istration privileges for six months and Section 1. Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Notice imposed a $500 fine, effective September Ms. Nicole King (Monticello, IN) 10, 2012, for submission of two certifi- United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club...... Action was taken by the Greater Lafayette cates of transfer, three litter registration ...... $130.00 Kennel Club for conduct in connection applications, and six dog registration Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Northern with its September 16, 2012, event. Ms. applications containing a false certifica- California ...... $140.00 King was charged with abusive or foul tion as to the signature of the owner of Irish Setter Club of Greater Tulsa (5 events language/verbal altercation. The Staff the dam. (Havanese) x $50.00) ...... $250.00 Event Committee reviewed the commit- Nor-Cal Japanese Chin Fanciers (2 events tee’s report, found it in order and set the Notice x $50.00) ...... $100.00 penalty at a reprimand and $100 fine. The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Lower Susquehanna Irish Setter Club...... Committee has suspended Mr. Bernard ...... $100.00 Notice Nowakowski (Port Richey, FL) from all The AKC’s Management Disciplinary AKC privileges for ten years and Notification of fines imposed on clubs Committee has suspended the following imposed a $2000 fine, effective October and/or superintendents for failure to com- individuals from all AKC privileges for 22, 2012, for conduct prejudicial to pure- ply with Rules Applying to Dog Shows, six months and imposed a $500 fine, for bred dogs, purebred dog events, or to the Chapter 4, Sections 1, Advertising judges refusing to make their dogs and records best interests of the American Kennel on website, mailing premium list, and available for inspection when requested: Club based on his violation of the AKC’s accepting entries before receiving AKC Effective October 22, 2012 Judicial or Administrative Determination approval. Ms. Jane Baldwin (Port Byron, NY) of Inappropriate Treatment Policy. K-9 Obedience Training Club of Sheepdogs (Multiple Breeds) Menomonee Falls (4 events X $100.00)...... Ms. Tabitha Gisler (Moody, TX) ...... $400.00 Labrador Retriever and Poodle Notice The AKC’s Management Disciplinary

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PROPOSED KOMONDOR STANDARD FOR greatest importance and are on no muscled. The belly is somewhat drawn COMMENT: account to be sacrificed for size alone. up at the rear. The rump is wide, muscu- In accordance with the Guidelines for The body is slightly longer than the lar, and slopes slightly towards the root of Breed Standard Revisions this is being height at the withers. Height below the the tail. Softness or lack of good muscle published to receive any comments prior minimum is a fault. tone is a fault. to the balloting of the club membership. Any comments may be forwarded HEAD TAIL directly to: The head is large. The length of the A continuation of the rump line, head from occiput to tip of nose is hanging, and long enough to reach the Mari-Beth O’Neill approximately 2/5 the height of the dog hocks. Slightly curved upwards and/or to AVP Sport Services at the withers. The skin around the eyes one side at its end. Even when the dog is [email protected] and on the muzzle is dark. moving or excited, the greater part of the Eyes: Medium-sized and almond- tail is raised no higher than the level of GENERAL APPEARANCE shaped, not too deeply set. The iris of the the back. A short or curly tail is a fault. The Komondor is characterized by eye is dark brown. Edges of the eyelids FOREQUARTERS imposing strength, dignity, courageous are gray or black. Light eyes are a fault. demeanor, and pleasing conformation. Blue eyes are a disqualification. Ears: In Shoulders are well laid back. Forelegs He is a large, muscular dog with plenty shape the ear is an elongated triangle straight, well-boned, and muscular. of bone and substance, covered with an with a slightly rounded tip. Medium-set Viewed from any side, the legs are like unusual, heavy coat of white cords. The and hanging and long enough to reach vertical columns. The upper arms are car- working Komondor lives during the to the inner corner of the eye on the ried close to the body, without loose greater part of the year in the open, and opposite side of the head. Erect ears or elbows. ears that move toward an erect position his coat serves to help him blend in with FEET his flock and to protect him from are a fault. Skull: The skull is broad with well-developed arches over the eyes. The Strong, rather large, and with close, extremes of weather and beasts of prey. occiput is fairly well-developed and the well-arched toes. Pads are hard, elastic, Nature and Characteristics: The Komondor stop is moderate. Muzzle: The muzzle is and black or gray. Ideally, nails are black is a flock guardian, not a herder. wide, coarse, and truncated. Measured or gray, although light nails are accept- Originally developed in Hungary to from inner corner of the eye to tip of able. guard large herds of animals on the open nose the muzzle is 2/5 of the total length plains, the Komondor was charged with of the head. The top of the muzzle is HINDQUARTERS protecting the herd by himself, with no straight and is parallel to the top of the The steely, strong bone structure is assistance and no commands from his skull. Underjaw is well-developed and covered with highly-developed muscles. master. The mature, experienced dog broad. Lips are tight and are black in The legs are straight as viewed from the tends to stay close to his charges, color. Ideally gums and palate are dark or rear. Stifles are well-bent. Rear dewclaws whether a flock or family; he is unlikely black. Nose: Nose is wide and the front of must be removed. to be drawn away from them in chase, the nose forms a right angle with the top and typically doesn't wander far. Though of the muzzle. The nostrils are wide. The COAT very sensitive to the desires of his master, nose is black. A dark gray or dark brown Characteristic of the breed is the heavy-handed training will produce a nose is not desirable but is acceptable. A dense, protective coat. The puppy coat is stubborn, unhappy Komondor. While flesh-colored nose is a disqualification. relatively soft, but it shows a tendency to reserved with strangers, the Komondor is Bite: Bite is scissors; a level bite is accept- fall into cord-like curls. The young adult demonstrative with those he loves, self- able. A distinctly undershot or overshot coat, or intermediate coat, consists of lessly devoted to his family and his bite is a fault. Dropped lower incisors, in very short cords next to the skin which charges, and will defend them against any an otherwise normal bite, are not indica- may be obscured by the sometimes attack. The combination of this devotion tive of a skeletal malocclusion and should lumpy looking fluff on the outer ends of to all things dear to him and the desire to be considered as only a minor deviation. the cords. The mature coat consists of a take responsibility for them produces an dense, soft, woolly undercoat much like excellent guardian of herds or home, vig- NECK the puppy coat, and a coarser outer coat ilant, courageous, and very faithful. Muscular, of medium length, moder- that is wavy or curly. The coarser hairs of ately arched, with no dewlap. The head the outer coat trap the softer undercoat, SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE erect. forming permanent, strong cords that are Dogs 27½ inches and up at the with- felt-like to the touch. A grown dog is ers; bitches 25½ inches and up at the TOPLINE entirely covered with a heavy coat of withers. Dogs are approximately 100 The back is level and strong. these tassel-like cords, which form natu- pounds and up, bitches, approximately 80 rally. It must be remembered that the pounds and up at maturity, with plenty BODY length of the Komondor's coat is a func- of bone and substance. While large size is Characterized by a powerful, deep tion of age, and a younger dog must important, type, character, symmetry, chest, which is muscular and proportion- never be penalized for having a shorter movement and ruggedness are of the ately wide. The breast is broad and well- coat. Straight or silky coat is a fault.

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Failure of the coat to cord by two years appearance of vigor and self-importance. requirements apply: Blue: Is a dark steel- of age is a disqualification. Short, smooth blue, not a silver-blue and not mingled coat on both head and legs is a disqualifi- HEAD with fawn, bronzy or black hairs. Tan: All cation. Small and rather flat on top, the skull tan hair is darker at the roots than in the not too prominent or round, the muzzle middle, shading to still lighter tan at the COLOR not too long, with the bite neither under- tips. There should be no sooty or black Color of the coat is white, but not shot nor overshot and teeth sound. hair intermingled with any of the tan. always the pure white of a brushed coat. Either scissors bite or level bite is accept- Any color deviation listed under COL- A small amount of cream or buff shading able. The nose is black. Eyes are medium ORS in the Standard, shall be penalized is sometimes seen in puppies, but fades in size and not too prominent; dark in to the extent of the deviation, but NOT with maturity. In the ideal specimen the color and sparkling with a sharp, intelli- disqualified. Disqualify - colors or color skin is gray. Pink skin is not desirable but gent expression. Eye rims are dark. Ears patterns not described in the standard. A is acceptable. Color other than white, are small, V-shaped, carried erect and set coat that is solid in color. Parti-colored with the exception of small amounts of not too far apart. or white patches on any part of the body cream or buff in puppies, is a disqualifica- other than the chin and forechest, at any tion. BODY age. GAIT Well proportioned and very compact. Light, leisurely and balanced. The The back is rather short, the back line COLOR ON BODY Komondor takes long strides, is very level, with height at shoulder the same as The blue extends over the body from agile and light on his feet. The head is at the rump. back of neck to root of tail. Hair on tail carried slightly forward when the dog is a darker blue, especially at end of tail. trots. LEGS AND FEET The foregoing is a description of the ideal Forelegs should be straight, elbows HEADFALL Komondor. Any deviation should be penalized neither in nor out. Hind legs straight A rich golden tan, deeper in color at in direct proportion to the extent of that devi- when viewed from behind, but stifles are sides of head, at ear roots and on the ation. Extreme deviation in any part should moderately bent when viewed from the muzzle, with ears a deep rich tan. Tan be penalized to the extent that the dog is sides. Feet are round with black toenails. color should not extend down on back effectively eliminated from competition. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed of neck. from the hind legs. Dewclaws on the DISQUALIFICATIONS forelegs may be removed. CHEST AND LEGS Blue eyes. A bright, rich tan, not extending above Flesh-colored nose. TAIL the elbow on the forelegs nor above the Failure of the coat to cord by two years of age. Docked to a medium length and car- stifle on the hind legs. Short, smooth coat on both head and legs. ried slightly higher than the level of the Color other than white, with the exception of back. WEIGHT small amounts of cream or buff in puppies. Must not exceed seven pounds. COAT Quality, texture and quantity of coat DISQUALIFICATIONS PROPOSED are of prime importance. Hair is glossy, Colors or color patterns not described in the STANDARD FOR COMMENT: fine and silky in texture. Coat on the standard. A coat that is solid in color. Parti- In accordance with the Guidelines for body is moderately long and perfectly colored or white patches on any part of the Breed Standard Revisions this is being straight (not wavy). It may be trimmed body other than the chin and forechest, at any published to receive any comments prior to floor length to give ease of movement age. to the balloting of the club membership. and a neater appearance, if desired. The Any comments may be forwarded fall on the head is long, tied with one directly to: bow in center of head or parted in the CONFORMATION JUDGES middle and tied with two bows. Hair on As a result of the October 2010 Board Mari-Beth O’Neill muzzle is very long. Hair should be Meeting, publication notice in the AVP Sport Services trimmed short on tips of ears and may be Gazette was combined into one notice, [email protected] trimmed on feet to give them a neat therefore the judging approval process appearance. continues to include an opportunity for GENERAL APPEARANCE the fancy to respond to each permit That of a long-haired toy terrier COLORS judge. whose blue and tan coat is parted on the Puppies are born black and tan and are Letters concerning judges and permit face and from the base of the skull to the normally darker in body color, showing judges should be addressed to the end of the tail and hangs evenly and an intermingling of black hair in the tan Judging Operations Department at PO quite straight down each side of body. until they are matured. Color of hair on Box 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. The body is neat, compact and well pro- body and richness of tan on head and Letters concerning Agility, Obedience, portioned. The dog's high head carriage legs are of prime importance in adult Rally, Tracking, and VST applicants and confident manner should give the dogs, to which the following color should be addressed to the Companion

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Events Department in North Carolina. Ms. Tina Yuhl (95443) NC Mrs. Katie D. Edwards (27556) WA The American Kennel Club will, at (919) 758-8506 (509) 684-8091 the request of a judge or judge applicant, [email protected] [email protected] provide that individual with copies of Brussels Griffons, Poodles Boxers letters received by AKC concerning their Mr. David W. Flanagan (7215) NY qualifications. As a result, it should be APPROVED BREED JUDGES (845) 677-9700 understood that any such correspon- Mrs. Danelle M. Brown (7231) TX Balance of Sporting Group (German dence will be made available, upon (512) 863-4341 Wirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay request, to the judge. [email protected] Retrievers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, It is the responsibility of all Balance of Herding Group (Finnish Golden Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Conformation and JS judges to notify Lapphunds, Norwegian Buhunds, Tolling Retrievers, Irish Red and the Judging Operations Department of Pyrenean Shepherds), Labrador White Setters, American Water any changes or corrections to their Retrievers, Boxers Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Irish Water address, phone, fax or emails. These Mr. James M. Brown (27333) OH Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, changes are very important because they (513) 218-7742 Spitoni Italiani, Vizslas, , affect your judges’ record, the web site [email protected] Wirehaired Pointing Griffons) and the Judges Directory. Please notify Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows, Dr. Robert C. (Bo) Gloster (92308) Judging Operations at (919) 816-3593 or Keeshonden, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu WA email, [email protected]. Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown (23263) MN (206) 364-8276 (651) 226-9080 [email protected] PERMIT JUDGES [email protected] Irish Setters, Alaskan Malamutes, The following persons have been Bearded , , Belgian Siberian Huskies approved on a Permit basis for the desig- Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Dr. Carolyn Hensley (23262) CA nated breeds in accordance with the - Tervuren, Canaan Dogs, Swedish (760) 956-5370 rent judging approval process. They may Vallhund [email protected] now accept assignments and the fancy Mr. Richard Camacho (7481) WA Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, may still offer comments to Judging (360) 427-2356 English Toy Spaniels, , Pharaoh Operations. [email protected] Hounds Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Mrs. Cindy C. Lane (65098) TX NEW BREED JUDGES English Toy Spaniels, Pekingese (361) 579-6302 Ms. Cynthia Hutt (95461) CO Mrs. Kathleen V. Carter (6164) CO [email protected] (720-933-8328 (303) 425-6756 English Setters, English Springer [email protected] [email protected] Spaniels, Chihuahuas Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds Ms. Mara Lynn Mercer (6166) IL Mrs. Jacqueline C. Matson (95479) KS Mrs. Anne K. Catterson (17478) CA (847) 973-1845 (316) 744-3214 (951) 656-7667 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] , Irish Wolfhounds, Doberman Pinschers, JS Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Mrs. Teresa McDermott (95498) AL Japanese Chin, Finnish Spitz, Pharaoh Hounds, Scottish (832) 561-4906 Xoloitzcuintli Deerhounds [email protected] Mrs. Houston (Toddie) Clark (4759) TN Mr. David R. Miller (66361) GA (423) 334-1700 (770) 253-5350 Mr. Harrold McDermott (95497) AL [email protected] [email protected] (205) 777-2655 Australian Terriers, Border Terriers, Doberman Pinschers [email protected] Irish Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Mrs. Chris Walkowicz (6509) IL Bulldogs Lakeland Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, (309) 754-8723 Ms. Sylvie McGee (95341) WA Norwich Terriers, Parson Russell [email protected] (360) 705-1233 Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Sealyham Dalmatians [email protected] Terriers, Skye Terriers, Welsh Terriers Ms. Sandy I. Wheat (4385) AZ Basset Hounds Dr. Kenneth A. Doeg (2798) CT (602) 437-3409 Mrs. Sharon Nance (94751) TX (860) 429-6113 [email protected] (817) 430-0929 [email protected] Dogues de Bordeaux, Giant [email protected] Australian Cattle Dogs, Beaucerons, Schnauzers, Portuguese Water Dogs, Basset Hounds Briards, Canaan Dogs, Entlebucher Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies Mr. John Richard Wood Jr. (95552) OR Mountain Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds, (503) 581-4868 Icelandic Sheepdogs, Norwegian JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES [email protected] Buhunds, Old English Sheepdogs, Mrs. Jennifer Darcy (95499) CA Brittanys, Afghan Hounds, Salukis, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pyrenean (714) 544-8560 English Toy Spaniels, JS Shepherds, Swedish Vallhunds [email protected]

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Mrs. Linda L. Wells (92232) OR Norwegian Elkhounds, Plotts, (Bichons Frises, Boston Terriers, (541) 420-1648 Pequeno, Bulldogs, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs, [email protected] Redbone Coonhounds, Scottish Norwegian Lundehunds, Tibetan Deerhounds, Treeing Walker Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers, PERMIT ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETED Coonhounds), Samoyeds, Bulldogs Xoloitzcuintli) The following persons have com- Mr. Vincent P. Chianese (5760) NC Mr. Roy W. Keiser, Jr (1180) LA pleted their Permit Judging assignments (919) 368-2659 (225) 567-6361 in the breeds listed, and their names have [email protected] [email protected] been added to the list of regular Bulldogs Balance of Non-Sporting Group approved judges. Ms. Cathy Dugan (80405) CA (Shiba Inu) (916) 761-7012 Ms. Diane L. Malenfant (1431) AZ NEW BREED JUDGES [email protected] (928) 442-3629 Ms. Gail Miller Bisher (92918) NY [email protected] (917) 312-6358 Mrs. Marcia Feld (5891) IL Brittanys, Curly-Coated Retrievers, [email protected] (847) 362-4237 Flat Coated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Bearded Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs [email protected] Duck Tolling Retrievers, English Mr. Chad Howard (94603) MD Brussels Griffons, English Toy Spaniels, Setters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, (301) 801-1222 Havanese, Japanese Chin, Papillons, Irish Red and White Setters [email protected] Shih Tzu Ms. Sherrie B. Morgan (5680) WI Smooth Fox Terriers, English Toy Ms. Linda A. Friedow (17417) IA (414) 588-7639 Spaniels, Japanese Chin, Toy Fox (641) 762-3792 [email protected] Terriers, Boston Terriers [email protected] Basenjis, Beagles, Whippets, Bernese Mrs. Charlene G. Rutar (94495) IN Australian Cattle Dogs, Cardigan Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Doberman (317) 989-3120 Welsh Corgis,Old English Sheepdogs Pinschers, Great Danes, [email protected] Mr. Peter Green (59239) PA Newfoundlands, Samoyeds German Shorthaired Pointers (717) 445-6627 Mrs. Marilyn Y. Pipes (29634) TX [email protected] (214) 208-4898 APPROVED BREED JUDGES Balance of Toy Group (Chinese [email protected] Mrs. Connie L. Alexander (90176) NC Cresteds,Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Golden (336) 644-1520 Chin, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers, Retrievers, English Cocker Spaniels, [email protected] Toy Fox Terriers), Australian Cattle English Springer Spaniels Boxers, Rottweilers Dogs, Bearded Collies, Bouviers des Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser (7496) TX Mr. Timothy Lewis Bergeron Flandres, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Old (210) 497-0759 (18586) MN English Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh [email protected] (763) 444-4327 Corgis Border Collies [email protected] Mr. Craig Grein (28703) RI Ms. Denise C. Reel (18407) WA Bulldogs (401) 575-7388 (360) 425-8162 Mrs. Jane Boatman Blackerby [email protected] [email protected] (51668) KS Miniature Pinschers, Pugs Flat Coated Retrievers, English (913) 722-3551 Ms. Patricia Healy (44717) CO Setters, Irish Setters [email protected] (303) 637-9947 Dr. Alan C. Santos M.D. (73979) NY Bulldogs, French Bulldogs [email protected] (504) 232-7316 Mr. Philip Capozzolo (71729) NY Akita, Dogues de Bordeaux, Giant [email protected] (631) 398-9456 Schnauzers, Siberian Huskies German Shorthaired Pointers, Irish [email protected] Mr. Nathaniel Horn (4549) MD Setters, Vizslas, Weimaraners Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs (410) 302-1075 Mrs. Inge Semenschin (27410) CA Ms. Beverly Capstick (2868) MN [email protected] (707) 425-5005 (763) 295-6206 Balance of Hound Group (American [email protected] [email protected] English Coonhounds, American Balance of Non Sporting Group Balance of Toy Group (Brussels Foxhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, (American Eskimo Dogs, Chow Griffons, Chinese Cresteds, English Dachshunds, English Foxhounds, Chows, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz, Toy Spaniels, Japanese Chin, Maltese, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Petits Bassets Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Norwegian Pekingese, Silky Terriers, Toy Fox Griffons Vendeens, Pharaoh Hounds, Lundehunds, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers) Plotts, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers, Mr. Timothy Catterson (5032) IN Redbone Coonhounds, Treeing Xoloitzcuintli) (765) 529-5500 Walker Coonhounds) Mr. James E. Taylor (7633) MI [email protected] Mr. Bradley Jenkins (7469) AR (810) 750-6524 Balance of Hound Group (American (870) 219-5525 [email protected] English Coonhounds, Bluetick [email protected] Balance of Working Group (Chinooks, Coonhounds, English Foxhounds, Balance of Non-Sporting Group Portuguese Water Dogs)

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Mrs. Julie A. Timbers (53786) MN Cathleen Caballero 93112 (TX) BLUEBELL ACRES – West Highland (651) 334-3042 817-346-2842 White Terriers – Elizabeth C. Jandt [email protected] [email protected] MOONSHADOWS – Labrador Alaskan Malamutes, Boston Terriers, Obedience - Open Retrievers & Irish Water Spaniels – French Bulldogs, Keeshonden, Anne Evarts 95439 (WI) Thomas H. Van Handel & Mary K. Van Schipperkes 920-915-4039 Handel [email protected] TREASURES – Miniature American ADJUNCT BREED JUDGES Tracking Dog Shepherds – Kim D. Gardner Ms. Shelley S. Hennessy (6224) OH Jeanne Ramirez 81817 (KS) (419) 473-8817 913-533-2627 Registered Name Prefixes Granted [email protected] [email protected] The following applications for a Cane Corsos, Leonbergers Tracking Dog Excellent breed-specific Registered Name Prefix Mr. David M. Krogh (1260) OR have been granted: (503) 691-0236 PROVISIONAL WINSAILS – Labrador Retrievers – [email protected] OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGES Jennifer J. Ison Dogues de Bordeaux COMPLETED BLACK STARS – Doberman Pinschers Ms. Marcy L. Zingler (3219) NJ The following persons have com- - Fabian D’Allesandro (973) 831-0131 pleted their Provisional Judging assign- KYLEAKIN – West Highland White [email protected] ments and their names have been added Terriers – Sharon S. Newsom Cesky Terriers to the list of regular approved judges. BAUHAUS – Affenpinschers – Camala C. & Randy D. Bailey JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGE Robert Burgin 18811 (IA) FIRE STAR – Irish Terriers – Jo A. Mrs. Charlene Grayson (51817) CA 319-396-0683 Manes (619) 443-4689 [email protected] AYEHLI – Bernese Mountain Dogs – [email protected] Obedience - Utility Fara G. Bushnell Janet Lewis 17404 (PA) LITTLEFIELD – Norwich Terriers – BEST IN SHOW 814-667-2127 Leandra M. Little The following person, having success- [email protected] STEINBACH - Rottweilers – fully completed the required Group Rally - All Tammy L. & James D. Oswald Assignments in the first Variety Group Kathy Sweet 92976 (MI) for which they are approved, has been 734-660-1898 added to the list of judges eligible for [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS approval to judge Best In Show. Obedience - Novice OCTOBER 22 – 23, 2012

Mrs. Debra Long Gschwender Application for Breed-Specific The Board convened on Monday, (18252) ID Registered Name Prefix October 22, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. All (248) 240-2325 The following applications for a Directors were present, as were the [email protected] breed-specific Registered Name Prefix Executive Secretary, the Chief Operating have been submitted to The American Officer and the Assistant Executive RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGE Kennel Club. Letters in regard to these Secretary. applications should be addressed to James Mrs. Ruth M. Prehn P. Crowley, Executive Secretary: EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGACY’S – Vizslas – Diane Shearer There was an EXECUTIVE SES- EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGES WHIMSICAL – Wire Fox Terriers – SION with nothing reported out at this Mrs. Nancy A. Dinkfelt Pamela K. McLain time. Mr. Fred Froehlich TRUMPET – Keeshonds – Beth Blankenship After returning to Open Session, upon DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGES BIG OAKS – Brittanys – Louise M. a motion by Ms. Scully, seconded by Dr. Ms. Patricia A. Larrissey Brown Smith, the September 2012 Board min- SAGEBRUSH – Shetland Sheepdogs – utes, copies of which were made avail- Mr. Edmund R. Sledzik Alicia M. Keegan able to all Directors, were unanimously Mrs. Jeanette R. Spurlock KENDALL KASTLE – Cavalier King adopted. Charles Spaniels – Katharyne K. Ogle PROVISIONAL GENSEI – Shiba Inu – Britnee R. PRESIDENT’S REPORT OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGES Munsch Board Action Items The following persons have been GRIDIRON – – Mr. Sprung gave a status report on approved as a judge on a Provisional basis Gregory M. Schmidt previous Action items assigned to the for the class/test indicated in accordance JOGO – Havanese – Joanna L. Going Staff. with the Provisional judging system. KATCREW – Great Danes – Ronald E. Events and Entries Update They may now accept assignments. Katarzynski Mr. Sprung reported that for the first

AKCGAZETTE • 41 • NOVEMBER 2 0 1 2 GZ secretary’s page eight months of 2012 aggregate Entries Smith, seconded by Ms. Scully, it was Gladstone, Dr. Smith, Mr. Kalter, Mr. were up by 4.44% and Events were up VOTED (unanimously) to add Kennel Feeney, Mr. Powers, Dr. Newman, Mr. by 2.20%, compared to the first eight Club Boliviano to the list of registries Arnold; opposed: Dr. Battaglia) to estab- months of the previous year. with pedigrees acceptable for AKC regis- lish a $50 annual processing fee for the Relating to shows, there will be an tration. handling of club membership lists, with upcoming meeting with NGKC to Proposed Komondor Breed Standard the fee waived if the list is submitted explore their ideas about how to record Revision electronically, effective July 1, 2013. results. The Board reviewed proposed revi- New Breed for Foundation Stock sions to the bite section of the Service® - Kromfohrlander LEGAL REPORT Komondor breed standard as submitted Staff advised the Board that the Margaret Poindexter, General Counsel, by the Komondor Club of America. Foundation Stock Service (FSS) participated in this portion of the meet- Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, sec- Committee recently approved a petition ing. She presented a status report on onded by Mr. Ashby, it was VOTED for the Kromforhrlander to be accepted pending litigation and other activities. (unanimously) that the proposed revi- into the FSS program. Harassment, Discrimination and sions will be published in the AKC Retaliation Training Secretary’s Page for comment. CONSENT Kimberly Korando, attorney, with the Proposed Yorkshire Terrier Breed Following discussion, there was a firm of Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Standard Revision motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by Ms. Mitchell & Jernigan, gave a presentation The Board reviewed proposed revi- Scully, and it was VOTED (unanimously) on workplace risk management with sions to the color and disqualifications to approve the following Consent Items: regards to complaints of harassment, dis- sections of the Yorkshire Terrier breed crimination and retaliation. standard as submitted by the Yorkshire Delegates For Approval KPMG Presentation Terrier Club of America. Following a The following Delegates were approved: Kim Johnson and Barbara Hunt of motion by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Dr. KPMG gave a presentation on the 2011 Garvin, it was VOTED (unanimously) Barbara Jane Gates, Utica, MI Form 990 requirements as well as that the proposed revisions will be pub- To represent reviewing the specifics for AKC’s Form lished in the AKC Secretary’s Page for Club of Michigan 990. comment. Foreign Registration Fee Increase Carla Jo Ryan, Snow Camp, NC EXECUTIVE SECRETARY’S REPORT Following a motion by Mr. Gladstone, To represent Japanese Chin Club of Parent Club of Excellence seconded by Dr. Garvin, it was VOTED America The Board considered a proposal from (unanimously) to approve a fee increase the Delegate Parent Clubs Committee for foreign dog registrations effective Kenneth M. Saenz, Felton, PA for the establishment of a program to January 1, 2013. The fee will be $100. To represent Chihuahua Club of recognize Parent Clubs that excel in The last price increase for foreign dog America organization or representation of their registrations occurred on August 1, 2001. breeds, including their protection, preser- Agility Clubs Eligible for Potential Zane Smith, Boerne, TX vation and promotion as well as the Member Status To represent Hawaiian Kennel Club objectives of The American Kennel Club. Staff presented a report to the Board The proposal includes suggested criteria indicating the number of Agility Clubs Cindy Stansell, Clayton, NC that would be for an AKC award admin- approved by calendar year and how many To represent Finnish Spitz Club of istered by the Parent Club Committee are eligible for membership as of 2012, as America with AKC Board oversight. There were well as the number that will be eligible reservations about an award not adminis- in the ensuing years. Herding Judges Seminar Requirement tered by the AKC Board or Staff being Electronic Club Membership Submission The Board VOTED to approve a Staff presented under the name of AKC. It Update recommendation to change the herding was also felt that the proposed criteria Staff presented a detailed report on the judge’s educational requirement to attend needed to be much less complex and number of clubs which had submitted a judge’s educational seminar, from once more objective. membership lists electronically. As of every three years to once every four Staff was directed to refer the proposal August 31of this year, 2,113 (42%) clubs years. This is effective January 1, 2013. back to the Parent Club Committee have submitted membership lists elec- Retriever Hunting Tests - Retrieves with the reservations expressed by the tronically. The Board discussed the estab- The Board VOTED to approve a rec- Board. lishment of a processing fee for the ommendation from the Retriever A Registry in Bolivia required membership lists, which would Hunting Test Advisory Committee to The Board reviewed requests from the be waived for those clubs submitting amend Chapter 5, Section 1, of Boliviano (KCB) and the them electronically. Regulations for AKC Hunting Tests for Federacion Canofila Boliviana (FCB). Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, Retrievers to increase the distance for Both are registries in Bolivia, and both seconded by Mr. Amen, it was VOTED retrieves in the Master Level Retriever are seeking AKC recognition of their (affirmative: Dr. Garvin, Mr. Amen, Mr. Hunting Test from 100 yards to “should pedigrees. Following a motion by Dr. Ashby, Ms. Scully, Ms. Cruz, Mr. not normally exceed 150 yards.” The

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Junior and Senior level test will remain to discuss Registration as well as new Further, staff is requesting that the unchanged. This is effective December 1, and alternative revenue. “Definitions of Offenses” section be 2012. • After a thorough discussion, there was amended to include the following: a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by CHAPTER 5 Mr. Amen, and it was VOTED HARASSMENT: Inappropriate com- Section 1. Test distances on land and (unanimously) that in 2014, the AKC ments and/or conduct regarding but not water in Junior and Senior level tests Board will begin investigating the best limited to another individual’s race, color, should not normally exceed 100 yards. response to the property leases religion, disability, national origin, age, Test distances on land and water in expiring in 2018 and 2020, and the sexual orientation, or gender. Master level tests should not normally advisability of office consolidation. exceed 150 yards. The following AKC Management COMPLIANCE actions were reported: English Springer Spaniel Field Trial – Margaret Poindexter participated in (Final Board Disciplinary actions Allowing Three Per Year this portion of the meeting with Jack are reported on the Secretary’s The Board VOTED to amend Chapter Norton, AKC Staff, participating via Page.) 3, Section 5 of the Field Trial Rules and video conference. Standard Procedures for Spaniels to permit Ralph Ullum COMPANION/PERFORMANCE licensed clubs to hold up to three Heather McManus was present for this Doug Ljungren, Lisa Carroll, and Pam English Springer Spaniel Field Trials per matter as was Doug Ljungren by video Manaton, AKC Staff, participated in this calendar year. Previously the limit was conference. portion of the meeting by video confer- two. On September 17, 2012, Mr. Ullum ence. submitted a request for reinstatement of MARKETING his privileges pursuant to Article XV, Removal of Obedience Jump Height Mark Dunn participated in this por- Section 7 of the Charter and Bylaws of the Moratorium tion of the meeting, while Michael American Kennel Club. Mr. Ullman had The Board reviewed a Staff recom- Ganey and Michelle Baker, participated been suspended for five years, effective mendation to lift the jump height mora- by video conference. January 19, 2011. In his request, Mr. torium which is currently in effect for There was a discussion on registration Ullmum asserts that because he was obedience. Following a motion by Ms. trends. found not guilty by the State of Illinois Scully, seconded by Mr. Battaglia, it was the AKC should reinstate his privileges. VOTED (unanimously) to lift the jump Meeting adjourned on Monday, The Board voted to deny the request for height moratorium for obedience effec- October 22, 2012 at 5:20 pm reinstatement tive immediately. In the future, Parent Request to Amend the Discipline Clubs requesting an exception to the Guidelines for Discrimination and standard jump height would be required Meeting reconvened on Tuesday, Harassment to complete a form providing back- October 23, 2012 at 8:00 am. The Board reviewed a Staff request to ground information relevant to the issue. All Directors were present as were the expand the current AKC Discipline Retriever Hunting Tests - Limiting Executive Secretary, the Chief Operating Guideline used to set the penalty for Entries in Master Level Tests Officer and the Assistant Executive conduct classified as sexual harassment so The Board reviewed a recommenda- Secretary. that it encompasses inappropriate com- tion originated from the Retriever ments and/or conduct regarding an indi- Hunting Test Advisory Committee to MARKETING vidual’s race, color, religion, disability, allow Retriever Hunting Test clubs, at (continued from previous day) national origin, sexual orientation, age or their option, to limit the size of entry at There was a discussion on ways to gender. the Master level test to 60, 90 or 120 make AKC registration more valuable for Following a motion by Mr. Arnold, entries. The limit must be stated in the all segments of the market. seconded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED premium list for the event. A club also (affirmative: Mr. Arnold, Ms. Scully, Mr. has the right to offer an unlimited size EXECUTIVE SESSION Kalter, Dr. Smith, Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Cruz, Master test if they choose. Currently There was an EXECUTIVE SES- Dr. Newman, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Powers, clubs may not limit the size of their SION. The following matters were Mr. Amen, Mr. Arnold; opposed: Mr. entry. This will be discussed further at the reported out of the session as well as the Gladstone, Dr. Garvin) to consider the December meeting. session held the previous day. matter at this meeting. Event Service Fees for Performance • The Board unanimously agreed to Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, Events pursue the hiring of Daryl G. seconded by Dr. Smith, it was VOTED The Board reviewed a recommenda- Hendricks as the new Chief (unanimously) effective immediately, to tion that AKC assess a single fee, called a Operating Officer, based on the amend II F of the Discipline Guidelines service fee of $3.50 per entry for all retirement of John Lyons, on January to reflect the specified penalties: Performance Events. For some events, 4, 2013. II. Disorderly Conduct (Event Suspension) the current assessment is $3.50 for the • There is to be a Special Board Mitigated Standard Aggravated first entry of a dog in an event plus $3.00 Meeting on Monday, January 7, 2013 f. Harassment 3 mo/$100 1 yr/$1000 2 yr/$200 on all additional entries of that dog.

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Other events pay $3.50 for every entry. The Concept of a Triathlon (Versatility) NEW BUSINESS This recommendation will simplify Title Judging Approval administration and result in a consistent The Staff presented a memo in There was a discussion on the approval fee across all Performance Events. This response to a Board action item to exam- process for Visiting Judges, required by will be discussed further at the ine the feasibility of a Triathlon the Visiting Judge Policy ratified by the December meeting. (Versatility) title. Given that the current Board in 2005, 2006 and 2011 to be idea for this title does not differentiate approved for all breeds in the AKC AKC Rally®- Restructure between levels of achievement within a group by their own country to be eligi- The Staff believes that the future sport, and that the three titles appearing ble to judge that group at AKC shows, growth of AKC Rally can be positively on a dog’s record is already proof of the and whether judges approved for a impacted by a restructuring of the sport. dog’s versatility, it would appear to be Group in their own country should be Two alternative proposals were offered to duplicative to award a title for this able to judge that Group at AKC shows the Board for consideration, with the achievement. The Staff’s conclusion is if not approved for all AKC breeds in second to be considered for a VOTE at that this idea should not be pursued at that group in their own country. Staff the December 2012, Board Meeting. It this time. was directed to report on the current seeks to remove some of the restrictions JUDGING OPERATIONS procedure in December along with rec- that are currently placed on how rally Occupational Eligibility ommendations for possible modifications trials may be held. The current restric- The Board reviewed a Staff recom- to it. tions are: mendation to modify the policy restrict- It was affirmed that AKC Board mem- 1. Only clubs licensed to hold ing when a conformation judge may bers would be treated the same as all obedience may hold rally. present a seminar in conjunction with a other applicants under the Judging judging assignment. Approval Process. 2. Clubs are limited to one rally trial Following a motion by Mr. Gladstone, for every obedience trial. seconded by Mr. Arnold, it was VOTED AKC Employees’ 401k and Pension (unanimously) to eliminate the policy Plans 3. The rally trial must be held restricting when a judge may present a Mr. Farnsworth, AKC CFO reported concurrent with a club’s obedience seminar in conjunction with a judging that due to changes in the law, it was trial where all regular classes are assignment. necessary to amend and restate the AKC offered. Concurrent is defined as 401k Plan and the Employee’s within three days of the obedience CLUBS Retirement Plan. trial. Delegates for Publication Following a motion by Mr. Ashby, sec- Brenda A. Algar, Landenberg, PA onded by Ms. Scully, it was VOTED 4. The rally trial must be formatted in a To represent Delaware County (affirmative: Mr. Ashby, Ms. Scully, Mr. similar manner as its concurrent Kennel Club Kalter, Mr. Amen, Mr. Arnold, Dr. obedience trial. This means if there are Currently represented by Lindy Miller Garvin, Dr. Newman, Dr. Battaglia, Mr. limits on the size of the obedience Feeney, Mr. Powers, Ms. Cruz, Dr. Smith; entry, the rally entry cannot exceed Judy Corbett, Columbus, WI opposed: Mr. Gladstone) to adopt the that limit and if there are limits on the To represent Badger Kennel Club following resolutions: breeds which may participate in the Currently represented by Betty obedience trial, it must be the same Grotophorst Resolved: for the rally trial. That (a) the 2012 Amendment and Karen G. J’Anthony, Camden, DE Restatement of the Employees’ The proposal is to modify restrictions To represent Skye Terrier Club of Retirement Plan of The American # 3 and #4 as follows: America Kennel Club and (b) the 2012 1. Remove the requirement that clubs Currently represented by Walter Amendment and Restatement of The licensed for obedience and rally must Goodman American Kennel Club 401(k) Tax hold their rally trial concurrent with Deferred Savings Plan (hereinafter their obedience trial. Instead allow Stephen Skolnik, Abingdon, MD “Restated Plans”) be adopted in the clubs to experiment by permitting To represent Northeastern Maryland form annexed hereto. them to hold their rally trial whenever Kennel Club and where ever they feel works best. Resolved: Clubs may continue to hold rally BUDGET That the Corporation consents to the concurrently with obedience if they The Board agreed that there would be adoption of the Restated Plans by the desire. a Special Meeting, held on November American Kennel Club Companion 19, 2012, to consider the 2013 Operating Animal Recovery Corporation, the 2. Remove the requirement that clubs Budget. American Kennel Club Canine Health must format their obedience and rally Foundation, Inc., and the American trials in the same manner. Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, effective as of January 1, 2012.

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Resolved: That the appropriate officers of the Corporation be, and hereby are, authorized and directed to execute the Restated Plans and to take any and all actions necessary or appropriate to effectuate the foregoing vote, including the making and execution of any subsequent changes to the Restated Plans as they may, upon the advice of counsel, deem necessary or appropriate, and to cause the Restated Plans to be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service for a determination that the Restated Plans continues to be a qualified plan under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 12:10 pm. Adjourned Attest:

James P. Crowley, Executive Secretary

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Miniature Bull Miniature Norfolk Terrier Norwich Schnauzer Terrier Terrier

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Welsh Terrier West Highland Wire Fox White Terrier Terrier Parent Club Links Toy Affenpinscher Brussels Cavalier King Chihuahua Chinese Griffon Charles Spaniel Crested

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