THE BOYKIN SPANIEL STANDARD the Official Newsletter of the Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Association of America, Inc

THE BOYKIN SPANIEL STANDARD The Official Newsletter of the Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Association of America, Inc.

ISSUE 04 JANUARY 2012 this issue PRESIDENT’S LETTER P. 1

BSCBAA Financial Report P. 3 BSCBAA Committees P. 4 BOD Minutes P. 5 Eukanuba Nationals P. 7 Purina Parent Club Partnership Program P. 8 Nominees from Nominating Committee P. 9 Memories of Bonnie Belle P. 11 The First BSCBAA AKC Spaniel Hunt Test P. 12 Judges Ed. Seminar and Hands-on Workshop P. 13 AKC Quick Tips P. 15 Events and Happenings P. 17 The Boykin Spaniel Breed Standard P. 18 Federal PUPS Legislation Information Update P. 20

AKC Information For AKC Registration visit this link: Featured Photo: Photographer Zach Pawlowski Sunny submitted by Ginger Hurley. http://www.akc.org/reg/index.cfm? nav_area=registration

Interested in a Health Care Plan for your Boykin visit this link:

http://www.akcpethealthcare.com/ BSCBAA President’s Letter Upcoming Events Exploring open source software opportunities. Visit our website at: PRESIDENT'S LETTER http:// www.theboykinspanielclub.com/ Dear Members, html/events.html

As I write we have recently returned from Orlando after enjoying the many AKC For upcoming AKC Events visits : activities all under one roof: AKC-Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show, http://www.akc.org/events/ National Agility Invitational, National Obedience Invitational, Meet the Breeds, index.cfm?nav_area=events Judges Seminars and Dock Diving. Well over 5,000 dogs including at least a doz- en Boykin Spaniels were there. Sponsor and vendor booths were in abundance. Contact Information With preliminary events, it is much more than a big two day dog show. PO BOX 42 It is a week of exciting activities. It was a first opportunity to meet face- GILBERT, SC to-face with some of our members and the AKC leadership, and renew some acquaintances. While most everyone competed with their dog in Club Email: some way, shape or form, they also pitched in a hand at doing presenta- [email protected] tions, and setting up and manning the breed booth. Many put in an ex- Newsletter Email:: tra night or more in Orlando just to support the club. At one time I [email protected] counted six Boykin Spaniels in the Meet the Breeds booth, a couple of Website: them wet from Dock Diving. www.THEBOYKINSPANIELCLUB.com

I can only begin to thank our members THE BSCBAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS & for their support and hard work: Pat OFFICERS (July 1, 2011) Watts; Carole Thomas; Vivian Grice; Ginger Hurley; Rose Leale; Greg Class of 2012 Copeland; Leslie Kern; Sharon, Dan Butch Norckauer - AL and Katie Kauzlarich; and my wife, John Phillips - OH Sheila. Sorry if I left anyone out, it Hal Roemer - TX was unintentional. Thank you!!! Randall Benzel - TX Vacant In this first month of eligibility, De- Class of 2013 cember, several Boykin Spaniels have participated in Retriever Hunt Tests Ginger Hurley - TX and there are reports of a few passes. Carole Thomas - SC I look forward to reporting on the first Pat Watts- SC We continue to need volunteers to Boykin Spaniel to receive an AKC Re- Vacant make everything happen. Please pick triever Hunt Test title. Will it be JHR, an activity that matches your interests Vacant SHR or MHR? How exciting. and capabilities, contact the com- Class of 2014

mittee chair and volunteer. There are Tina Hamrick - MD On to other business. As you can see plenty of opportunities for everyone. in the minutes, the board continues to Carol Hill - TX

meet monthly and move things for- Dan Kauzlarich - IL On a personal note, I thank the club ward. Rose Leale - TX for sponsoring the Top Agility Boykin DeVon Ruth - SC Spaniel Medallion which our Nashville  Our first Licensed AKC Spaniel Minnie, with my wife handling, took The Officers Hunt Test is on track for March home after a few not so good staring President - H.R. "Butch" Norckauer, Jr. 3rd and 4th in Richburg, SC. runs. There was a short video clip of Vice-President - Carole Thomas  As we await a response from the Minnie in the Orlando Fox News chan- Secretary -Pat Watts AKC on what type of dog show we nel report on the event. will be sanctioned to host, we Treasurer - Ginger Hurley

lean forward with planning to Alternate - Dan Kauzlarich As we continue to move forward and move out with immediate execu- grow, please join me in contagiously tion. enjoying your Boykin Spaniel!  The Annual Nominating Com- The Quarterly Registration

mittee has put forth a strong ex- H.R. "Butch" Norckauer, Jr. Statistics from AKC: perienced slate of Board of Direc- President tor Candidates for the Class of

2015.  Committees are working on updates to the Breed Standard and Constitution & Bylaws which will go to the club for a vote of approval.  We work toward having an online club store where mem- 1st QTR 2011 5 Litters 32 Dogs bers can purchase hats, shirts 2nd QTR 2011 8 Litters 22 Dogs and other club logo items such as the one of a kind shirts and Total 1st Half 2011: hats you see in some of the 13 Litters 54 Dogs photos.

More on each of these topics can be found elsewhere in the newsletter. Minnie Pictured above

2 The Boykin Spaniel Standard ISSUE 04 January, 2012 Exclusion of Liability for Mislead- ing Statements in Print and Adver- tisements

"All material is copyright and may not be published without written permission"

"The Board of Directors of the Boykin Spaniel Club and Breeders Association Picture above submitted by Carole Thomas of America, Inc. (BSCBAA) reserves the right to decide in its absolute discre- tion what material of any nature including but not limited to articles and BSCBAA FINANCIAL STATEMENT advertisements ("material") will be published in the Newsletter, (ii) re- 2011 YTD (January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011) serves the right to refuse to publish any material, to edit and/or change Income the format of any material and to Balance Forward $ 134.00 place conditions on the publication of Memberships any material and (iii) accepts no re- Dues (67x$25) $ 1,675.00 sponsibility for error in the publication of any material." "The opinions ex- Donations* $ 450.00 Breeder Referral pressed in any material in The Boykin Spaniel Standard are not necessarily Membership $ 100.00 those of the BSCBAA. The BSCBAA Newsletter Ads $ 80.00 does not represent or warrant that the Total Income $ 2,439.00 information, statements or represen- tations contained in any material in- Expenses cluding but not limited to statements Insurance $ 710.00 as to the condition or attributes of any Postage $ 166.07 dog are correct and is not to be held Packaging and Mailing $ 3.29 liable or responsible in any way what- Copies/Supplies $ 187.03 soever for any mis-statements or error in the information, statements or rep- Club Banner $ 64.38 resentations contained in any materi- Copyright Fees $ 35.00 al." Artwork/Logo $ 80.25 AKC Hunt test Application $ 50.00 "The AKC Awards (Medallion Pledge BSCBAA Board of Direc- Form) $ 120.00 tors and Editor reserve the right to refuse advertising or submissions Total Expenses $ 1,416.02 which are not in the best interest of

the breed, the club, or dog sports. Net Income Items included in this newsletter do Total Net Income $ 1,022.98 not necessarily reflect the views of the Club, the Board, or the Editor. The Editor reserves the right to edit and/or verify all copy. Submissions transfer ownership and copyright to the BSCBAA. "

JR pic by Carole Thomas

3 BSCBAA COMMITTEES

Eukanuba Meet the Breed Volunteers for our COMMITTEEBSCBAA DESCRIPTION COMMITTEES MEMBERS POSITION Committees. Please look (C=Chairman) Sub-Committee over all the committees and Communications Roslin Copeland –C [email protected] if you would like to join one Newsletter Manages Newsletter Roslin Copeland –C or more of them contact the Roslin Copeland –C Website Manages the Website chairman of that committee Breeder Referral Manages Breeder Referral Program Max Hill -C [email protected] or the President, Butch. Gazette Editor Writes/Edits Gazette Articles Carole Thomas—[email protected] Each chairman’s email is Sales Manages Sales Program Vacant provided next to their General Flyers Manages & Coordinates Flyers Roslin Copeland names for your conven- Education & Standards Oversees E & S Sub Committees Greg Copeland -C [email protected] ience. The BSCBAA has sev- Breed Standard Manages Breed Standard Pat Watts –C [email protected] eral vacant positions and Judges Education Manages & Coordinates Judges Education Greg Copeland –C [email protected] we are also looking for ad- Junior Showmanship Develops & Manages Junior Showmanship Rose Leale –C [email protected] ditional people to serve on

Membership Assists Secretary w/Membership List, Recruit- Pat Watts –C [email protected] the committees. We would ment, Renewals, Welcomes, Acknowledge-

ments & Application Processing appreciate your help in any

Show Responsible for Scheduling, Coordinating & Rose Leale - C [email protected] way that you feel you can Planning Conformation, Companion Events, contribute. You are wel- Supported Entries & Hosting National Specialty come to volunteer. Hunt & Field Responsible for Scheduling, Planning & DeVon Ruth –C [email protected] Hosting Club Hunt Test & Field Trial Activities, Refer to the chart on the Managing Field Qualities Statement & Other Administrative Elements left for additional infor- Health & Genetics Responsible for Maintaining Health & Genetics Tina Hamrick –C [email protected] mation about our commit- information, Making Code of Ethics Recom- mendations, Recording & Reporting Health & tees and contact infor- Genetic concerns & Advising the BOD on Health Matters mation. THANKS FOR VOL- Code of Ethics Not to be delegated BOD UNTEERING! It will be re-

Disciplinary Not to be delegated BOD warding.

Constitution & ByLaws Interprets C&B and Coordinates Changes Butch Norckauer –C [email protected]

Historian & Librarian Keeps Statistics, Maintains Library & Archives, Carole Thomas Provides Reference & Review

AKC Liaison Single Face of Interaction with AKC Butch Norckauer

Legislative Liaison Monitors & Advises on Legislative Activities Jock Stender—C [email protected] The Boykin Spaniel Standard Rescue Coordinator Coordinates with Boykin Spaniel Rescue Butch Norckauer ISSUE 04 January, 2012

4 Board Meeting Summaries letter drafted. Copyright receipt received. Treasurer Report: OCTOBER 2011 BSCBAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Beth Crocker agreed to join the com- $1,072.92 in the bank . The SunTrust account MEETING SUMMARY mittee. A Yahoo list was created for shows $61.58 in it. Once copies of state- committee use. ments are obtained, it will be closed. General: October 27, 2011 the BSCBAA Board  Legislative Liaison: Purina ProPlan Parent Club Program check in of Directors held its monthly meeting via tele- Jock Stender was approved as Legislative the amount of $265.61 is to be replaced. conference. The meeting met its quorum re- Liaison. The Draft Budget for 2012 was reviewed. quirement with all but Ms. Hamrick, Mr. Phillips Ginger and DeVon will work on the Hunt Test. and Mr. Roemer participating.  Ad Hoc Nominating: Committee Reports: The minutes of the September 22, 2011, board A number of names were discussed, how- meeting were reviewed and unanimously ap- ever, none had be vetted.  Communications: proved as written. Unfinished Business: The November newsletter draft should be out Secretary Report: Records and Properties: Other than the by November 23rd. There remains need for aforementioned SunTrust account access more pictures. Updated Meet the Breeds The request for Boykin Spaniels to participate in Flyer will be ready for Orlando. AKC Retriever Hunt Tests was noted to have no records have been passed along.  Education and Standard: gone to the AKC Board of Directors and will be Noting they still require approval by the The Standards Committee name was changed voted upon in November. club at the 2012 Annual Meeting, the 2011 to Education and Standard Committee, and Question of a November Meet the Breeds Annual Meeting minutes were approved by the Standard Sub-Committee was changed to Booth opportunity in New York was to be inves- the board . The Copyright Application for Breed Standard Sub-Committee. Solicitation tigated. the club logo was submitted. Decals and of recommended changes to the Breed Plans for the Meet the Breeds Booth in Orlando pins were again discussed. Standard will be announced in the newsletter. were discussed. Election of New Members: Judges Education Presentation will be ready Additional Club banners were approved. An error in handling Ms. Head's member- for December Seminar in Orlando. ship was corrected. Wendy Godfrey - TX, Treasurer Report:  Hunt and Field: Jeff Engelmann - TX, Shane Birdsong - TX, $1,252.61 in the bank . Susan Willingham, Lois McCracken, Joe De- William Howard - TX, Stuart Johnson - TX The SunTrust Account, previously operated by markis and Venee Gardner have agreed to and James Rekieta - TX were accepted as the minority was accessed and found to have judge for the March hunt test. The Emergen- new members effective January 1, 2012 less than $100 in it. Copies of records will be cy Plan and payment are the only remaining and given complimentary newsletters for obtained and the account closed. items to submission of the application. The the remained of the year. Ms. Tomlinson A Draft Budget for 2012 was offered for review. AKC has approved Boykin Spaniel participa- no longer wishes to be considered for tion in Retriever hunt Tests beginning Decem- Committee Reports: membership. Minority memberships were ber 1, 2011.  Communications: noted to still not to be supported by rec- The November newsletter was discussed. A ords.  Show: An information package has been sent to AKC draft Parent Club Flyer Program was discussed. New Business: The next Gazette article will be published in in a request to hold sanctioned matches. It Nominating Committee: The Annual Nomi- February. There had been several breeder re- will take six to eight weeks to review. nating Committee for the 2012 was seated. ferral inquiries. Congratulatory letters to new  Health and Genetics: Butch Norckauer (Chairman), Greg title recipients were due out. Tina is to work with Ginger on better under- Copeland and Roslin Copeland (Members), standing the Purina program.  Education and Standards: and Sharon Kauzlarich and Sheila Norckau- Timing for Breed Standard changes was dis-  Constitution and Bylaws: er (Alternates.) First cut at bylaws revision has begun. cussed. Judges Education Presentation will be Newsletter and Renewal Notices: The no-  Ad Hoc & Annual Nominating: ready for December Seminar in Orlando. tice of the November newsletter will be In addition to finding Candidates for the Class Judges Education Groups to be notified of included in the renewal notices that must of 2015, the Annual Committee will take over BSCBAA's approved presenters and presenta- be mailed in November. the Ad Hoc Committee's search for candi- tion availability. Adjournment: dates to fill Class of 2012 and 2013 vacancies.  Hunt and Field: The meeting was adjourned.  Librarian/Historian: Plans for the March Hunt Test were dis- AKC Stud Book, Titles Report and registration cussed. Greg Parker will be secretary, a NOVEMBER 2011 BSCBAA BOARD OF DI- budget has been agreed upon, and except for statistics have been received. We continue to RECTORS MEETING SUMMARY judges the application is ready. look for copies of old (pre-2006)newsletters.  Legislative Liaison: No report.  Show: General: November 17, 2011 the BSCBAA Coordination to hold a show has begun with Board of Directors held its monthly Unfinished Business: AKC. An information package is being prepared meeting via teleconference. The meeting Renewal notices will serve as an announce- for their consideration. Contact with number of met its quorum requirement with all but ment of the posting of the November News- venues and superintendents has taken place. Ms. Watts participating. letter. Records and Properties: Other than Eukanuba and Purina contact as potential spon- the aforementioned SunTrust account access The minutes of the October 27, 2011, sors has been made. after over 90 days no records have been board meeting were reviewed and unani-  Health and Genetics: No Report. passed along. Decals and pins were again mously approved.  discussed without action. Historian: Secretary Report: Statistics and title reports will be available for Election of New Members: Welcome letters to all new members have the newsletter. Jenifer Knowles - SC was accepted as new been mailed. Congratulations letters to

 Constitution and Bylaws: new title recipients were sent. Renewal Continued on next page 5 Board Meeting Summaries Continued member effective January 1, 2012 . Nothing to report. New Business: None.  Annual Nominating: Nothing to report. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned.  Librarian/Historian: Problems have been experienced with DECEMBER 2011 BSCBAA BOARD OF DI- opening the AKC reports. RECTORS MEETING SUMMARY  Legislative Liaison: No report. Unfinished Business: General: December 22, 2011 the BSCBAA With the mailing of renewal notices prior Board of Directors held its monthly meeting via to receipt of records from the minority, teleconference. The meeting met its quorum any minority membership issues are over. Breeder requirement with all but Mr. Roemer, Mr. Ben- Nothing new on decals and pins. zel and Ms. Leale participating. Dan offered to look into website sales of Referral The minutes of the November 17, 2011, board shirts, etc. meeting were reviewed and unanimously ap- Election of New Members: Program proved as written. Elizabeth "Libby" Paulson - MD and Carl Secretary Report: Krauth - GA were accepted as new mem- To participate and be listed The success of the Meet the Breeds booth in bers effective January 1, 2012 in the BRP, you can locate Orlando was recognized. Renewal notices were New Business: mailed and several renewal have already ar- The board needs to consider the issue of a an application at our web- rived. Welcome letters to all new members and delegate, of which we are entitled after we congratulations letters to new title recipients are licensed to hold Dog Shows. There was site at this link: were sent. The origin of picture used by the AKC question about members sharing a printed in its publications was questioned. breeder referral program. copy of the newsletter to which they were Treasurer Report: entitled as members with a prospective Please view all details at $1,087.36 in the bank. The SunTrust account members. This was deemed acceptable has been closed and the check for the residuals without further permission. The Communi- the above link. If you have will be deposited. Purina ProPlan Parent Club cations Committee was approved to pro- Program check in the amount of $265.61 is to vide gratis copies of the newsletter to any questions,email the be deposited and Purina funds tracked sepa- periodical editors, e.g., Gun Dog and Dog rately. The profit from the initial sale of shirts Fancy. breeder coordinator at will cover the embroidery setup fee. Adjournment: [email protected] Committee Reports: The meeting was adjourned.  Communications: Thanks were expressed for the publication of the November newsletter. The January newsletter needs input. A draft Gazette article should be out for review shortly.  Education and Standard: Judges Education Presentation in Orlando was a great success. It resulted in several offers of help with holding a specialty.  Hunt and Field: The March Hunt Test has been approved by the AKC. Hotels and Equipment have been arranged. The Hunt Test premium will be posted on the website and announced in an email blast. Tina will develop some Raffle baskets. Hats for sale at the Hunt Test and subsequent events were discussed.  Show: Nothing has been heard back from the AKC on the information package that was sent to them concerning sanctioning.  Health and Genetics: Tina is working to get our veterinarian members to join the committee. The AKC Canine Health Foundation is there to help us with The Boykin Spaniel Standard Donor Advisory tax deductable fund distribu- tions. ISSUE 04 January, 2012  Constitution and Bylaws: 6 of 14 Boykins, 5 of which were handled by club members; Ginger Hurley breeder/owner/handled CH Texas Trace Sunny Side, Rose Leale profession-

ally handled GCH Texas Trace Kelley (owner Greg Copeland), Pat Watts breeder/owner/handled CH Hollow Creeks Woody Watts, Carole Thomas owner/handled GCh Hollow Creeks Kingfisher, and Vivian Grice owner/handled CH Hollow Creeks Allie-Gator, who was proudly the oldest dog in the ring, being nearly 11 years young! Judges were ringside for the Boykin’s con- EUKANUBA NATIONALS Other member dogs that were shown in the ring formation on Saturday. It was a great By Rose Leale include GCH Hollow Creeks Jagger Meister (owner success! Greg Copeland), Texas Trace China (owner Greg The 11th annual Eukanuba National Champion- Our members also manned the Meet the Copeland, GCH Thornhills Carolina Scribe Jake ship Dog show was held in Orlando, FL on De- Breed booth for the Boykin Spaniel, and (owner Leslie Kern), and CH Sunseekers Kiss My cember 17-18, 2011. This is an invitation only did an excellent job. Meet the Breed is a Britches Beekauz RN MH (owners Dan, Sharon, show, held solely by the American Kennel Club. huge attraction, having over 150 breeds and Katie Kauzlarlich). Our members took home In order to qualify for conformation, dogs must Best of Opposite Sex (GCH Texas Trace Kelley) and be in the top 25 of their breed, win a Best in Show, win breed at their parent club National Specialty, complete their Grand Championship or finish their championship from the puppy, amateur owner handler or bred-by exhibitor class. This show was also held in conjunction with the AKC Obedience and AKC Agility invitational. AKC offered prize money, totaling

represented for the public to meet and 1st Award of Merit (GCH Thornhills Carolina Scribe speak with breed experts. This was an Jake). Congrats to all! important opportunity for us to introduce the Boykin Spaniel to people looking to Our club, the BSCBAA, sponsored AKC Eukanuba add a dog to their family, or just to be- Medallions for the Boykin Spaniel Breed, which were handed out to each winner. come familiar with and educated on the Boykin breed. We had several people stop The BSCBAA was invited to and held a seminar by the booth to get familiar with the specifically for the AKC Advanced Judges Institute Boykin Spaniel. at the Eukanuba Nationals. The Boykin Spaniel Judges Education Seminar and presentation was co-presented by Greg Copeland & Pat Watts. There were 10 new Boykin Spaniel judges ap- $225,000. This is one of the most competi- proved. The presentation went very well. Good tive events in the country, as well as an questions, good participation by judges and good international affair, with dogs from over 40 suggestions. We received all top marks for all countries making the trip to Orlando to vie for aspects of the presentation; the hands-on, bro- the top spot in the World Challenge competi- chures and information distributed. The judges tion. There were nearly 5,000 dogs, hundreds of particularly enjoyed and appreciated the number vendors and tons of fun at this event! of dogs present for hands-on. Several of the

For the first time, Junior Showmanship was The AKC Eukanuba National Champion- offered in all three competitions; Conformation, ship was an overall great success, with a Agility and Obedience. A scholarship was fantastic breed turnout and many fun offered for the Junior Showmanship confor- times had by all. Thanks to everyone who mation winner as well. We had one junior han- supported the show, be sure to add the dler qualify and show a Boykin spaniel in both 2012 Eukanuba show to your calendars, Junior Showmanship and the Conformation which will be held in December in Orlando breed ring. once again. We hope to see you there! In conformation, there was an impressive lineup

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John Phillips pictured above The Boykin Spaniel Standard ISSUE 04 January, 2012 PURINA PARENT CLUB PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Canine health issues, education and rescue programs are key priorities of the BSCBAA. Better health of our beloved Boykins, so important to us all, results in them living longer, healthier and stronger lives. For these reasons, the BSCBAA chooses to participates in the Purina Par- ent Club Partnership (PPCP) program.

Purina is the first pet food manufacturer to step forward to financially support National Par- ent Breed Clubs' efforts to raise money to fund canine health studies and more. Joining Purina Pro Club and participating in the Purina Parent Club Partnership Program or PPCP is your chance to help the Boykin Spaniel.

Go right now to www.purinaproclub.com and sign up and select the BSCBAA as the choice for your AKC breed club. After you have established your account, then mail in your circles with the submission form. When you choose to participate, the PPCP Program credits 10% of the value of all valid weight circle points submitted by BSCBAA Pro Club members to our breed club account. For example, for every $100 worth of qualifying weight circle points earned by a Pro Club member, Purina will donate $10 to the BSCBAA. The points can add up quickly, and so can the cash! As an individual, you can also add up points and redeem merchandise in the Purina Store.

There is no cost to you. The PPCP Program works through Purina's loyalty program, the Puri- na Pro Club & Members who specify the BSCBAA as their Parent Breed Club and actively participate in the Pro Club program will automatically earn funds to be used by the BSCBAA for health studies, rescue and/or educational efforts. To learn more, call 877-776-2582 or visit www.purinaproclub.com . For a pamphlet click here.

Canine Health Foundation Matching Funds

The AKC's Canine Health Foundation has agreed that PPCP-generated funds that are placed by the club in the breeds' Donor Advised Fund (DAF) pool are eligible to be matched up to 100% based on the Foundation's guidelines. That means that more money can be applied toward research on health issues that are specific to Boykins or diseases like hip dysplasia, which im- pact all breeds. We are proud to report that the AKC CHF will match the funds for the BSCBAA, Donor Advised Fund pool. At present, our DAF balance is $2,178.72—let’s work on increasing this number to help our beloved Boykins. For more information visit www.akcchf.org .

Nominees from Annual Nominating Committee

The BSCBAA Board of Directors estab- The 2012 Nominating Committee as where they own a small ranch, lished the 2012 Nominating Committee is pleased to present the fol- breed and raise horses, cattle and

for the nomination of candidates for lowing slate of nominees for Boykin Spaniels. They have bred a the five Board of Director vacancies the five Board vacancies created by passel of Boykins who participate in created by outgoing BSCBAA Board outgoing BSCBAA Board Members: and have attained titles in events Members. The Nominees are for the ranging from hunt tests, confor- class of 2015, which means they will Randall Benzel mation and agility to therapy. serve a 3-year term beginning this year Cypress, Texas and ending in 2015. In accordance Their breeding of Boykins is intently with the Bylaws, additional nomina- Randall was born and raised in focused on improving the health of tions of the eligible members may be New Braunfels, TX. He spent four the Boykin Spaniel, furthering its made by written petition addressed to years in the Air Force where he hunting instincts, and trying to do all the BSCBAA Secretary and received at studied electrical engineering at the things one can do with a Boykin her regular address which is BSCBAA The University of Maryland Euro- Spaniel – hunting, hunt tests, field Secretary, Pat Watts, 1018 Asbill Ct, pean Branch. trial, agility, therapy, obedience and Leesville, SC 29070-9504, on or before conformation. February 15th (or 15 days after this After his Honorable Discharge, he posting). returned to Texas and began his Greg is a founding member of the insurance career in 1988 with Uni- BSCBAA, served on its first Board of Additional nominations must include a trin INC; he was promoted to Dis- Directors, participated on several written acceptance from the nominee trict Manager of their Houston Op- committees and served as editor of asserting their willingness to serve, eration in 1995 where he remained the newsletter. A former President and should include a maximum of a until 2004. He went into the inde- of the BSCBAA, Greg currently serves half of a standard page, 12 point font, pendent agency side where he has as Chair of the BSCBAA Education self-written resume of background/ remained since. and Standard Committee and is the qualifications to be included with the club’s Judge’s Education Coordinator. ballots. If no valid additional nominees Randall is a lifetime outdoorsman are received by the secretary on or and an avid hunter and fisherman. He has 15 plus years in the Boykin before February 15th (or 15 days after He enjoys big game hunting as well Spaniel Breed, has whelped over 15 this posting), the nominating com- as wing shooting along with both litters, has bred and finished 5 Boykin mittee's slate shall be declared elected fresh and saltwater fishing. Spaniel AKC Champions, and finished at the time of the annual meeting and the first-ever Boykin Spaniel to earn no further balloting will be required. If Living in Texas has allowed him to the AKC Grand Champion title. one or more additional nominees are pursue his many outdoor activities received by the secretary on or before while owning hunting dogs of vari- Greg Copeland is a Business Consult- February 15th (or 15 days after this ous breeds his entire adult life. He ant, Government Relations/Public posting), the secretary will in accord- now owns an awesome eight year policy/Political advisor with an exten- ance with the bylaws mail ballots for old Boykin Spaniel that he abso- sive and varied background in state voting, return mailing, opening and lutely adores. and federal government affairs, cor- counting at the annual meeting. The porate communications and corpo- mailed ballots will include a copy of Randall is currently filling a class of rate finance. each candidate's half page resume. 2012 vacant position on the BSCBAA Board of Directors. He As a member of the Board of the 2012 Nominating Committee: would like to continue supporting BSCBAA, Greg will uphold the integri- ty of the club encouraging each the Boykin Spaniel Breed and the AKC parent club in this capacity. member, officer, and committee Butch Norckauer, BOD member and chair to be accountable for their ac- Greg Copeland, member, Roslin Greg Copeland tions and procedures; persevere in Copeland, member, and alternates, Hempstead, Texas educating judges on the Standard for Sharon Kauzlich, member and Sheila Greg Copeland and his current wife the Boykin Spaniel; continue to focus Norckauer, member. Michelle live outside Houston, Tex- on improving the health of the Boykin Spaniel, furthering its hunting

9 Nominees from Nominating Committee

publishing websites, bird hunting, Michle retired in 2003 from Exxon instincts, and trying to do all the things reading and writing poetry. Mobile after 18 years as a lab techni- one can do with a Boykin Spaniel. cian. Michle and her husband are As a board member of the active in their church where she par- Roslin Copeland BSCBAA, Roslin will encourage ticipates regularly as a lector. Her Houston, Texas strengthening the club member- hobbies include cooking, knitting, ship, continue educating judges crafting, gardening and her new pas- Roslin owns, breeds and raises several and work to improve their sion is working/training her new Boykin Spaniels. Her Boykins have par- knowledge of the Boykin Spaniel Boykin puppy. ticipated in conformation, agility and Breed and strive to strengthen the many hunting events. Her breeding health and athleticism of the Michle has fallen completely in love goals are devoted to improve the Boykin Spaniel. with the Boykin Spaniel breed. She health of the Boykin Spaniel, to would like nothing more than to help strengthen its diverse hunting/athletic Michle Machala the AKC Parent Club of the Boykin abilities and to develop an exceptional- Baytown, Texas Spaniel make progress to further this quality family pet. breed’s notoriety. She will be dedi- Michle and her husband, James, cated to improving the health of the live on a small 5 acre “mini” farm Boykin Spaniel and will help preserve in Baytown, Texas, where they their hunting instincts. have horses, a donkey, chickens,

and Boykin Spaniels. Her husband, Harold Stanlick James is an avid hunter and be- Cedarsburg, Wisconsin came familiar with the Boykin

Spaniel Breed through a hunting Harold and his wife, Edy live in friend. They realized after the pass- Ceadarsburg, Wisconsin. They have ing of their beloved dog, they had one daughter, two sons and seven to have a Boykin Spaniel in their grandchildren ranging from age 33 to family and to be part of the 1.5 years old. Harold is originally Roslin is a past Board of Directors “Machala Mini” farm. They adopt- from New Jersey and Edy is from member and is presently serving as the ed their first Boykin Spaniel that Michigan. Harold graduated from MI Chair of the BSCBAA Communications was a 7 year old female. They Tech and went to work for the Ore- Committee and is a member of the quickly became enamored with the gon State Highway Dept. He then BSCBAA Education and Standard Com- Boykin breed. They were captivat- move on to Minnesota with the US mittee. She is has been a Boykin Span- ed by the intelligence of the Boykin Forest Service and then finally to iel advocate and Boykin lover for 13 Spaniel. Michle also realized how Wisconsin’s Safety and Buildings. He years and has whelped and bred many versatile the Boykin is; this breed retired two years ago. litters and has titled several Boykin can easily go from the field to the

Spaniels. show ring and then come home to Harold enjoys hunting pheasant and be a loving member of the family. grouse. He and his wife own several She is a Masters and Bachelors gradu- They have recently added a Boykin different dogs, but the best one of all ate of Sam Houston State University in Spaniel puppy to the “Machala is Harold’s little brown Boykin named Texas. She has enjoyed teaching busi- Mini” farm and are enjoying every Cara. Cara is now 7 years old and still ness/computer classes and physical learning moment. hunts and does agility. If truth be education throughout her career. She told, Cara really owns Harold. has been a part of the Cy-Fair Inde- She is a member of the American pendent School District for over 25 Quarter Horse Association. She has Harold was a previous Board of Di- years. She has coached volleyball, ten- shown and finished her horses to rector member for the class of 2011. nis, track and golf during her tenure. numerous titles. She plans on doing He has been a member of the Presently at Smith Middle School, she the same with her new Boykin pup- BSCBAA for several years and would is teaching Physical Education and py (Rose). Rose is already retrieving like to continue supporting the club coaching volleyball and track. In her birds and learning to hunt. Michle as a Board of Director for the class of spare time, she enjoys working/ also plans on showing her in the 2015. training Boykin Spaniels, designing and conformation ring.

MEMORIES OF BONNIE BELLE

was to see me, but simultaneous- ly holding up a leg to show me that it hurt. There was that glow in her amber eyes…I’m home and with dad. It didn’t matter to her, just so she was with me.

A friend came by this evening and was greeted only by the schnau- zer yapping at the door. Where’s Bonnie? Our friend’s comforting thought was that God only gives them to us for a while, and we all know that the day will come. Yes, I knew that. But we live each day loving them, not dwelling or fo- cusing on the future days without them. What precious creatures asked. I just nodded, buried my face in It has been two and a half months of unconditional love! Asking that soft neck one last time and left since that morning when the seizure only for a bowl of food each day, with the memory of those amber eyes, came and stayed and stayed. It made a little bit of clean water and a as bright as she could make them. He the decision that we had dreaded easi- soft place to sleep. For that, they called my wife later to see if I was er, but only a little. We were sure that provide us excitement upon our okay, more friend than vet that day. this was and had to be the day. return, a beg to go to the bank A month later, I emailed the vet that drive-up that magically spouts a My Dad taught me about memories first took care of her as a puppy. That treat, the hope of a hunt when and mental images. He chose not to wonderful doctor who, when we we rise early, and friendly see his dad after my Granddad’s fatal called, would ask, “What did Bonnie greetings to all who grace our heart attack. Dad’s memories of his swallow this time?” She was so kind in doorway, dividing quickly the dog father with life in his body and the her response when she heard the lovers from those who have gleam in his dad’s eye were much news. Bonnie was her first Boykin, and missed so much in life by not hav- more important than what he knew lay she read up and studied the breed and ing been loved like I have been. in the hospital bed and then in a cas- its characteristics. She first spotted the ket. Dad had such grace to be able to Article by Bill Ford hips at age seven. I never wanted to turn his back on the body that no long- Tulsa, OK be in the puppy business, but I was er held his father, yet Dad would keep really glad that we had not passed the precious memories of life. Dad’s Bonnie Belle Ford (5/18/98- along what even my amateur eyes choice on how to handle life and 11/3/11) could see on the x-ray. After the sur- death, no denial, just remember what gery on one hip, I thought, “What have is good. I done to my precious girl?” But, she A very busy schedule led me to the call was so happy to see me, and, as with that morning, “Doc, today is the day. all loving dogs, never held such tempo- Can I drop her by early on my way out rary discomfort against me. Yes, the of town?” After a quick look, he said hip surgery helped and bought us sev- that he might be able to give me an- eral more years of walks, and ducks, other two days with her. He under- dove and pheasant. But initially it was stood when I said I couldn’t watch for such a pitiful site, that cute little wiggly those two days. “Are you sure?” he butt trying to express how happy she

11 HUNT TEST Submitted by Devon Ruth

The Boykin Spaniel Club and Breeders Diesel pictured above Association of Amer- ica will hold our first

AKC Spaniel Hunt Test on March 3-4, Fisher pictured above 2012 at Rocky Creek Sporting Clays and www.theboykinspani elclub.com . Oak Grove Planta- We welcome volun- tion. The location in teers Richburg, SC has ex- to as- THE LATEST NEWS! cellent facilities and sist offers the handlers with The AKC Board of and spaniels multi- the Directors approves ple opportunities to hunt test. You may the Boykin Span- demonstrate their contact the planning iel’s participation flushing skills. committee at in Retriever Hunt [email protected] Test beginning De- The Hunt Test Plan- cember 1, 2011. ning Committee is making good progress in finalizing the plans.

The premium is posted on the Picture above submitted by Carole Thomas

BSCBAA web site Rose & James submitted by Michle Machala 12 BOYKIN SPANIEL JUDGES EDUCATION SEMINAR AND HANDS ON WORKSHOP

Presented by the Boykin Spaniel Club and Breeders Association of America www.theboykinspanielclub.com

We are pleased to announce that BSCBAA will provide a Boykin Spaniel Judges Education Seminar and Hands On Workshop Satur- day, March 3, 2012, 3:00 PM in Richburg, SC, presented by an AKC Parent Club Approved Seminar Presenter. The Seminar Workshop will be held in conjunction with the first-ever BSCBAA AKC Licensed Spaniel Hunt Test. This opportunity is open to the first 8 Judges to respond.

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 3:00 PM

Where: Rocky Creek Sporting Clays  3390 Mountain Gap Rd.  Richburg, SC 29729  This is offered during and at the same location as AKC Licensed Spaniel Hunt Tests Event Numbers 2012683701 & 2012683702.

Cost: $50 per judge

Contact: Greg Copeland at [email protected]

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Whether your dog's hair is long or short, finding loose fur all over your house is una- voidable when she is shedding. Regular grooming and plenty of brushing in between If you are interested in saving a will help minimize the stray fur you find, but when shedding gets heavy pet owners Boykin, visit the Boykin Spaniel need to resort to Plan B. To help keep heavy shedding at bay, the American Kennel Rescue - link is below: Club (AKC®) provides the following tips to help make the clean-up easier. http://www.boykinrescue.org/bsr/

Among them: A good brush. There are many different kinds of brushes out there. Use the correct one for your dog's coat and breed. Try different styles to see what works best, and ask your groomer or veterinarian for recommendations. Also, keep a brush by the door to give your dog a quick sweep while you're outside together. Keep the air moist. Run a humidifier when the weather is dry. This can help moisturize your dog's skin and prevent loose fur from traveling too far. Diet is important. What you feed your dog affects her fur. Feed her a high-quality food to keep her skin and coat in good condition. Don't go overboard with bathing. Bathing your dog too much can dry out her coat, which may trigger more shedding. Give her fewer baths to avoid this. Invest in quality equipment. To make your life easier during shedding, keep a variety of lint-rollers available and purchase a pet-quality vacuum to get rid of all the loose fur. For more information on all 173 AKC-registered dog breeds and how to care for them, visit the Meet the Breeds website.

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17 BRAGS

Sunday, January 15th, Beth Crocker’s Boykin Jake received 1st place in his Rally Excellent class at the Greater Columbia Obedience Club, Obedience and Rally Tri- al! This was Jake’s first time showing at the Excellent lev- el! Mom is super proud.

Picture submitted by John Phillips

The Boykin Spaniel Breed Standard Give your Boykin a hug today! The Breed Standard for the Boykin Spaniel is under review. It is necessary and bene- Their lives are too short lived. ficial to get your input and support as a member of the BSCBAA for changes to the Make sure to do your health breed standard. We previously noticed and solicited member comment on the checks and read our health Breed Standard, but receiving few comments, we are extending the opportunity for for you to submit suggestions. In addition, we will be sending a separate email notice to education website page each member to ensure each member is aware of this review of the Breed Standard additional information. and has the opportunity to comment.

Please read the current Boykin Spaniel Breed Standard at http:// www.theboykinspanielclub.com/Final-Breed_Standard_Flyer_1-10.pdf and make suggestions that you feel need to be changed or clarified. Please submit your suggestions to [email protected] by March 15, 2012.

The Breed Standard sub-committee will evaluate all the BSCBAA Membership suggestions, create a draft of changes for review by the BSCBAA BOD and post a draft of proposed changes to the Boykin Spaniel Breed Standard to the Club website. The club will submit a draft of the revised standard to the AKC for review and the AKC BOD approval. After the AKC BOD approval, we will submit the revised standard to the BSCBAA Membership for approval according to the BSCBAA Constitution and -By Laws.

Thank you for your support of this club and this wonderful breed. Picture by Steve Surfman Photography

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19 American Kennel Club News Article REMINDERS and RECAP Federal PUPS Legislation Information Update Volunteers are needed for com- The American Kennel Club and our Washington, D.C.-based advocacy team continue to closely moni- mittees. Hunt Test is March tor the federal Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) legislation introduced last spring as Sen- 3&4, participate with your ate Bill 707 (S.707) and House Bill 835 (H.R. 835). Each of the bills has been assigned to the Agricul- ture Committees of their respective chambers. To date, no hearings have been scheduled and no Boykin or come help. In coming formal action has been taken on this bill. months, the BSCBAA will be

PUPS would purportedly require anyone who owns or co-owns dogs that produce 50 or more pup- supporting judges education & pies offered for sale in a 12-month period to be regulated under existing USDA dog "dealer" regulations. These regulations are designed for high-volume commercial kennels that produce puppies for hands-on workshops, get in- wholesale, and require a USDA commercial license, maintenance of specified commercial kennel volved and volunteer! Enter engineering standards and regular inspections. your Boykin in an AKC event: The AKC does not oppose the general concept of reasonable regulations for high volume breeder/ retailers. However, the PUPS bill is misleading because such regulations would hurt responsible small conformation, obedience, hunt breeders who raise only a few litters of puppies each year in their homes, while also reducing the test, agility or tracking—check availability of resources needed to enforce against abusive or negligent operations. them out www.akc.org and The AKC also has a number of serious concerns with the bill as introduced and does not support this measure. These concerns include: check out our website page for Definition of "breeding female" as an intact female dog aged 4 months or older. This definition is additional upcoming Events. Re- misleading because female dogs are not sufficiently mature at 4 months of age to be bred. Addition- member our Annual Mtg is in ally, such a definition should not be necessary if a "high volume retail breeder" is to be based on sales, rather than the number of dogs owned. May. Get involved and enjoy Definition of "high volume retail breeder" as someone with "an ownership interest in or custody of your Boykin Spaniel! one or more breeding female dogs." This definition is overly broad and does not take into account the tradition of co- and joint ownerships common among dog show participants, sporting dog train- ers, hunting club members, and other hobbyists. Additionally, a reference to the number of dogs The Boykin Spaniel Standard owned by a breeder is unnecessary and potentially misleading in legislation that does not limit own- ISSUE 04 January, 2012 ership rights per se. Current exercise language is overly vague and should be clarified to ensure that the daily exercise requirements do not preclude use of legitimate training or exercise equipment or other types of physical activity. This legislation calls for exponentially expanding the numbers of breeders regulated and inspected by the Animal Care division of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal, Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS). However, a May 2010 audit of this program by the USDA’s own Inspector General demonstrated that the existing inspections program is insufficient to carry out We are proud to be apart of the current responsibilities. The AKC believes these issues and full funding for the current program Purina Pro Plan Club should be addressed before attempting to exponentially expand the program’s responsibilities and workload. AKC Government Relations and our Washington-based advocates will continue to closely monitor the activities of key members of Congress, policy committees, and their staff for any developments re- garding PUPS. We are committed to keeping our constituents updated via email and the AKC website. Updated information about PUPS and other legislation is available online at http://www.akc.org/ news/sections/legislative_alerts.cfm or by clicking on "US Fed" on AKC’s online legislative tracking system. The AKC encourages all responsible dog owners and breeders to stay active in your community as a role model for responsible dog ownership and breeding and to educate your legislators about potentially misleading legislation that could harm responsible dog owners and breeders. Although PUPS is not actively being considered in Congress at this time, we encourage responsible PO BOX 42 dog owners and breeders to share their concerns about this measure with their federal representa- GILBERT, SC tives. Use the following links to find out the names and contact information of your member of Con- gress and your Senators. For more information on effectively communicating with your legislators and other tools and information to help you, please visit the AKC Government Relations Toolbox and Club Email: con- AKC GR newsletters links on the AKC Government Relations webpage. [email protected] Newsletter Email: [email protected] Website: www.THEBOYKINSPANIELCLUB.com