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MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the T ATENTION DELEGATES integrity of its RMegIisStrSy, IpOroNmo ting the spSorTt Aof TpEurMebrEeNd dT ogs and breeding for type and function. ® NOTICE OF MEETING TFohuen Admederiin ca1n8 8K4e, ntnhelAKC Cluba nisd dites daicffailtieadte td o ourpghaonlidziantgio nths ea idnvteogcarittey foofr iths e Rpeugriset brrye, dp rdoomgo atisn ga tfhame islyp ocrot mofpapnuiroenb,r ead vdaongcs e acnad nibnree ehdeianlgthf oarndty pwe elal-nbd eifnugn,c wtioonrk. to protect the rights of all Fdougn odwedneinrs1 a8n8d4 ,ptrhoe mAKCote raensd piotns saifbflieli adtoegd orwgnaenrizsahtipio. ns advocate for the pure bred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all The next meeting of the Delegates will be held dog owners and 805prom1 oAtrec ore Csopropnosribaltee dDorgiv oew, Snueirtseh 1ip0. 0, Raleigh, NC 276 17 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178 at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando FL on 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 276 17 Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 Friday, 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 er 13, 2019, beginning no earlier New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 Decemb Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 than 10:00 a.m. It will follow the Delegates Forum Website ...... www.akc.org Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 Website ...... www.akc.org which will begin at 9:00 a.m. BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILLIAM J. FEENEY, CHAIRMA N•PATRICIA M. CRUZ, VICE CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS RONALD H. CMLAESNSA KOEFR 2, 0C2H0 AIRMA N•DR. THOMAS MC.L DAASVSIE OSF, V2I0C2E 2 CHAIRMAN DELEGATES CREDENTIALS PATRICIA M. CRUZ CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD WICLLLAIASMS OJ.F F 2E0E1N8 EY HAROCLDA S“SR EODF” 2 T0A2T0 RO III Karen L. Dewey, Newport, NH, Woodstock KAROJLYANMNEES MR. DMOCK ATEER PATARNINCI AW AML. LCINRUZ DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN WILLIAM J. FEENEY Dog Club ROCNLAALDS SH O. MF E2N02A1KER KAROCLLYANSNSE OMF. 2M0C2A3 TEER RITA J. BIDDLE DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN CLASS OF 2019 CLASS OF 2021 DOMINIC P. CAROTA Glenn J. Lajeski, Cloverdale, CA, Doberman DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIA STREITVAE NJ. HBAIDMDBLLE IN DR. THOMAS DAVIES DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES DADNOIEMLI NJI.C S PM. CYTAHR,O ETASQ. Pinscher Club of America THOAMNNA SW PAOLLWIN ERS THOMAS POWERS RONALD H. MENAKER, ChairmaHnA ERmVEeYri tMu.s WOODING Jolyne K. Lea, La Center, WA, Vancouver DDEENNIIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Offffiicciioo Kennel Club EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DENNIS B. SPRUNG GIINA M. DINARDO JJOSEPH V. BAFFUTO,, JR.. Arna B. Margolies, Needham, MA, Ladies’ President Executive Secretary Chiief Financial Offiicerr Chiief Executive Offiicerr Dog Club VICE PRESIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS JAY WAKS KIRSTEN BAHLKE BRANDI HUNTER Judy F. Murray, Baldwinsville, NY, Onondaga Senior ExecutiKvIe RSTEN BAHLKEV,i cPeu rPerberseidd eCnotnsumer DemanPdublic Relations & Vice PresidentC & YNTHIA BPEuAreGbLrEeSd, CAosnssiustmaenrt DGeemnearnad l CounseCl ommunications Kennel Association General Counsel MARK DUNN, Executive Vice President CYNTHIA DOUG LJUNGREN Jack Smith, Fallbrook, CA, Great Western ALEXANKDERITAH A FLREASZKIOEVRS, KEYxecuAtivssei sVtiacnet PGrenseidreanl tC, oBuunssienless SuppSoprto rStesr &vicEevsents Executive Vice PresidenSt H& EILA GOFFE , Government Relations Terrier Association of Southern California Chief Growth Officer MARK DUNN HEATHER MCMANUS BRANDI HUNTER , Public Relations & Communications Senior Vice President Deputy General Counsel THEREDSOAU CGH LINJUNGREN, ExecuRteivgei sVtircaeti oPnre & sident, Sports & Events Dr. Donald Sturz, Brooklyn, NY, Poodle Club Senior Vice PresiHdEeAnTt HER MCMusAtoNmUSe,r Deepvueltoyp Gmeennetral CounsMeAl RI-BETH O’NEILL Planning & Operations Sport Services of America MARI-BETH O’NEILL, S port Services KEITH FRAZIER AIDEN COLIE PAULA SPEBCuTsOinR e, sCso Srpuoprpaotret Services ELIZABETH SOROTA Janet A. Wolf, Lexington, KY, Lexington Senior Vice PresideDnAt PHNA STeRrvAicUeS s,/ BNuCs Finaecsilsit yD eOvpes lopment Marketing Technology TIM THOMAS , Judging Operations Club SHEILA GOFFE DAPHNA STRAUS Kennel JAY WAKS, Senior ExeGcouvteirvnem Veicnet RPreelastiidoenns t & GeneBruasli nCeosusn sDeelvelopment

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AKC GAZETTE 1 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES nation the following individual stands sus - NOTICE pended of AKC privileges. It should be noted Ms. Karin Trevino (Melissa, TX) Action was that this determination may still be appealed taken by the Longview Kennel Club for con - and may be reversed. Upon expiration of the duct at its July 28, 2019 event. Ms. Trevino appeal process, an appropriate notice was charged with inappropriate, abusive or describing the status of the individual’s sus - foul language. The Staff Event Committee pension, if any, will appear in this column: reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 Mr. Scott Boyd (Cherry Valley, IL) fine. (St. Bernard) Ms. Michelle Cohen (Easton, MD) Ms. Loren Marino (Toms River, NJ) NOTICE Mr. Brad Slaybaugh (Colonial Heights, VA) Mr. Robert Walker (Roseville, MN) Action was taken by the Hennepin County Amateur NOTICE Retriever Club for conduct at its September Ms. Linda Berger (Pekin, IL) Action was 13, 2019 event. Mr. Walker was charged with taken by the Stone City Kennel Club for con - failure to properly control a dog at an event. duct at its October 6, 2019 event. Ms. Berger The Staff Event Committee reviewed the was charged with neglect at or in connection Event Committee’s report and set the penalty with an event. The Staff Event Committee at a reprimand and a $200 fine. (Labrador reviewed the Event Committee’s report and Retriever) set the penalty at a six-month suspension and a $1000 fine. (Cocker Spaniel) NOTICE The Management Disciplinary Committee NOTICE has suspended Ms. Rachel Edwards (Olympia, Ms. Jennifer Rangel (Lompoc, CA) Action WA) from event privileges for two year and was taken by the Greeley Kennel Club for imposed a $2000 fine, effective September 4, conduct at its August 18, 2019 event. Ms. 2018, for entering and/or exhibiting a per - Rangel was charged with inappropriate, abu - manently altered dog. (Great Dane) sive, or foul language. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s NOTICE report and set the penalty at a reprimand and The Management Disciplinary Committee $100 fine for the offense inappropriate, abu - has suspended Ms. Shannon Edwards sive, or foul language. (Multiple Breeds) (Kennewick, WA) from event privileges for two year and imposed a $2000 fine, effective

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September 4, 2018, for entering and/or NOTICE exhibiting a permanently altered dog. (Great The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Dane) Committee has suspended Ms. Carol Terry (Weeki Wachee, FL) from event privileges for NOTICE one year and imposed a $1,000 fine, effective The AKC’s Management Disciplinary October 15, 2019, for entering/exhibiting Committee has suspended Ms. Ann Grady dogs that the entrant known or should have (Albany, OH) from AKC privileges for six known is ineligible to compete in the event. months and imposed a $500 fine, effective (West Highland White Terrier) April 2, 2019, for non-compliance with AKC Rules & Regulations on record keeping and NOTICE identification. (Bulldog) The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Mr. Johnny Wiles NOTICE (Abbeville, SC) from all AKC privileges for The AKC’s Management Disciplinary three months and imposed a $100 fine, effec - Committee has suspended Ms. Julie Sansone tive October 15, 2019, for harassment, written (Arcade, NY) from registration privileges for or verbal. (Multiple Breeds) six months and imposed a $500 fine, effective October 15, 2019, for submitting a litter reg - NOTICE istration application, lease and letter associ - The AKC’s Management Disciplinary ated with a litter containing a false certifica - Committee has reprimanded the following tion as to the signature of one of the owners. individuals for Signing AKC documents, on (Rottweilers) behalf of others without a Power of Attorney form on file with AKC: NOTICE Effective October 15, 2019: The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Ms. Leslie Sprando (Statesboro, GA) Border Committee has suspended Ms. Emma Terrier Stephenson (Beaver Falls, PA) from AKC Ms. Monica Stensby (Winchester, TN) privileges for three years and imposed a $500 Multiple Breeds fine, effective October 15, 2019, for submit - ting a false application to register or transfer, NOTICE which affects the Stud Book. () The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following indi - viduals from all AKC privileges for three years

AKC GAZETTE 3 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES and imposed a $1,000 fine, for creation, falsi - Terriers fication or alteration of an official AKC docu - ment: NOTICE Effective October 15, 2019: The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Ms. Judith Kelly (E Longmeadow, MA) Committee has suspended the following indi - Akitas viduals from all AKC privileges for ten years Ms. Suzanne Newman (Kalispell, MT) and imposed a $2000 fine, for conduct preju - Collies dicial to purebred dogs, purebred dog events, or to the best interests of The American NOTICE Kennel Club based on their violation of the The AKC’s Management Disciplinary AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Deter - Committee has suspended the following indi - mination of Inappropriate Treatment Policy: viduals for five years and imposed a $1,000 fine, for refusal to make their dogs and Effective February 8, 2018 records available for inspection when Ms. Deborah Hosler (Petersburg, MI) requested: Siberian Husky, Mastiff Effective January 7, 2019 Mr. Thomas Brooks (Chesterfield, VA) Mr. Damon Pratt (South Bend, IN) Multiple Newfoundland Breeds Ms. Sarah Zimmerman (South Bend, IN) Effective May 13, 2019 Multiple Breeds Mr. Philip Savva (Killingworth, CT) Airedale Terrier, Dogue de Bourdeaux Effective February 8, 2019 Ms. Rachel Raker Schaeffer Pensyl NOTICE (Hyndman, PA) Mutliple Breeds REPRIMANDS AND FINES Notification of reprimands and/or fines Effective April 7, 2019 imposed on clubs for late submission of Mr. Curtis Roger Hillegas (Buffalo Mills, applications, Rules Applying to Dog Shows PA) Multiple Breeds Chapter 2, Sections 4 and 9.

Effective October 15, 2019: American Bullmastiff Association, Inc. Ms. Terri Russell (Columbus, OH) Multiple ...... $100 Breeds Bichon Frise Club of Greater Houston Mr. Ervin Weaver (Orrville, OH) Akitas, Rat ...... $60

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Central Rockies Schipperke Club of Greater Notification of reprimands and/or fines Denver ...... $120 imposed on clubs for holding a non- Cocker Spaniel Breeders Club of New England sanctioned match open to non-members, $60 Match Regulations Chapter 1, Section 3. Land O’Lincoln Golden Retriever Club ...... $60 Greater Lowell Kennel Club ...... Reprimand

Notification of reprimands and/or fines PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING imposed on clubs for late submission of TO DOG SHOWS judges’ panel, Rules Applying to Dog Shows CHAPTER 3, Section 22 – Dog Show Chapter 4, Section 1. Classifications Alaskan Malamute Club of Greater Houston The AKC Board has endorsed the following $60 amendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 22 , of Bay State German Shepherd Dog Club ...... the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a $60 request by Staff to the AKC Board; the Bichon Frise Club of Greater Houston Delegate Dog Shows Rules Committee and ...... $60 Parent Club Committee unanimously support Framingham District Kennel Club, Inc. this proposal. This will be voted on at the ...... $130 December 13, 2019 Delegates Meeting. German Shepherd Dog Club of Central CHAPTER 3 Massachusetts ...... $60 SECTION 22. The Miscellaneous Class shall Land O’Lincoln Golden Retriever Club be for purebred dogs of such breeds as may be ...... $60 designated by the AKC ® Board of Directors. Poodle Club of Alabama, Inc...... $60 No dog shall be eligible to exhibit in the Pug Club of South Florida ...... $60 Miscellaneous Class unless the owner has been granted an AKC registration number or is Notification of reprimands and/or fines individually registered with an acceptable for - imposed on superintendents for late mailing eign or domestic registration organization in of a premium list, Rules Applying to Dog Shows accordance with the AKC FSS Program. Dogs Chapter 4, Section 2. not individually registered with the American Kennel Club may be shown in accordance with Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC Onofrio Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 1 of this book. LLC (4 premium lists x $100) ...... $400 The remainder of this section is unchanged.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING Pointing Breed Field Trials TO DOG SHOWS The AKC Board has endorsed the following CHAPTER 11, Section 8-A – Dog Show amendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 20 , of Entries, Conditions of Dogs Affecting the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Eligibility Pointing Breeds, based on a recommendation The AKC Board has endorsed the following by the Weimaraner Club of America. This will amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 8-A, of be voted on at the December 13, 2019 the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a Delegates Meeting. request by Staff to the AKC Board. This will be CHAPTER 14 voted on at the December 13, 2019 Delegates SECTION 20. A National Walking Gun Dog Meeting. Championship for Weimaraners may be held CHAPTER 11 not more than once in any calendar year. The SECTION 8-A. The preceding portion of stake must be held or sponsored by the Parent this section is unchanged. Club. The event shall be for dogs over six (6) Any dog, that in the opinion of the Event months of age. The WCA may develop entry Committee attacks a person or dog at an AKC qualifications that exceed the AKC minimum event and is believed by that Event Committee standard for a National Championship. Dogs to present a hazard to persons or other dogs, placing in this stake shall be credited with shall be disqualified by the Event Committee championship points in accord with the sched - pursuant to this section, a report shall be filed ule for Field Championships and the winner with the Executive Secretary of The American shall be entitled to the designation “National Kennel Club. The disqualified dog may not Walking Gun Dog Champion of 20__.” again compete at any AKC event nor be on the (NWGDC) grounds of an AKC event unless and until, fol - lowing application for reinstatement by the PROPOSED CHOW CHOW STANDARD FOR COM - owner to the American Kennel Club, the MENT: owner receives official notification in writing In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed from the AKC that the dog’s eligibility has Standard Revisions this is being published to been reinstated. receive any comments prior to the balloting of the club membership. Any comments may be PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FIELD TRIAL forwarded directly to: RULES AND STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR Mari-Beth O’Neill POINTING BREEDS VP Sport Services CHAPTER 14, Section 20 – Rules for [email protected]

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General Appearance – Characteristics - An consideration of overall proportions and type ancient breed of northern Chinese origin, this should take precedence over size. Proportions – all-purpose dog of China was used for Square in profile and close coupled. Distance hunting, herding, pulling and protection of from forechest to point of buttocks equals the home. While primarily a companion today, height at the highest points of the withers. his working origin must always be Serious fault - Profile other than square. remembered when assessing true Chow type. Distance from tip of elbow to ground is half A powerful, sturdy, squarely built, upstanding the height at the withers. Floor of chest level dog of Arctic type, medium in with tips of elbows. Width viewed from the size with strong muscular development and front and rear is the same and must be broad. heavy bone. The body is compact, short It is these proportions that are essential to coupled, broad and deep, the tail set high and true Chow type. In judging puppies, no carried closely to the back, the whole allowance should be made for their failure to supported by four straight, strong, sound legs. conform to these proportions. Substance – Viewed from the side, the hind legs have little Medium in size with strong muscular apparent angulation and the hock joint and development and heavy bone. Equally metatarsals are directly beneath the hip joint. objectionable are snipy, fine boned specimens It is this structure which produces the and overdone, ponderous, cloddy specimens. characteristic shorter, stilted gait unique to the In comparing specimens of different sex, due breed. The large head with broad, flat skull allowance must be made in favor of the and short, broad and deep muzzle is proudly bitches who may not have as much head or carried and accentuated by a ruff. Elegance substance as do the males. There is an and substance must be combined into a well impression of femininity in bitches as balanced whole, never so massive as compared to an impression of masculinity in to outweigh his ability to be active, alert and dogs. agile. Clothed in a smooth or an offstanding rough double coat, the Chow is a masterpiece Head: Proudly carried, large in proportion to of beauty, dignity and naturalness. Essential to the size of the dog but never so exaggerated as true Chow type are his unique blue-black to make the dog seem top-heavy or to result in tongue, scowling expression and stilted gait. a low carriage. Expression essentially scowling, dignified, lordly, discerning, sober and Size, Proportions, Substance: Size – The snobbish, one of independence. The scowl is average height of adult specimens is 17 to 20 achieved by a marked brow with a padded inches at the withers but in every case button of skin just above the inner, upper

AKC GAZETTE 7 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES corner of each eye; by sufficient play of skin to short in comparison to the length of the top form frowning brows and a distinct furrow skull but never less than one-third of the head between the eyes beginning at the base of the length. The muzzle is broad and muzzle and extending up the forehead; by the well filled out under the eyes, its width and correct eye shape and placement and by the depth are equal and both dimensions should correct ear shape, carriage and placement. appear to be the same from its base to its tip. Excessive loose skin is not desirable. Wrinkles This square appearance is achieved by correct on the muzzle do not contribute to expression bone structure plus padding of the muzzle and are not required. Eyes dark brown, deep and full cushioned lips. The muzzle should set and placed wide apart and obliquely, of never be so padded or cushioned as to make it moderate size, almond in shape. The correct appear other than square in shape. The upper placement and shape should create an lips completely cover the lower lips when the Oriental appearance. The eye rims black with mouth is closed but should not be pendulous. lids which neither turn in nor droop and the Reds, Blacks and Cinnamons must have a solid pupils of the eyes clearly visible. Serious Faults black nose. Blue Chows may have a solid blue Entropion or ectropion, or pupils wholly or or slate nose. Cream Chows may have a range partially obscured by loose skin. Ears small, of nose color, from dark black/brown solid moderately thick, triangular in shape with a pigment, fading to pinkish pigment, with or slight rounding at the tip, carried stiffly erect without darker nose rim pigment at the outer but with a slight forward tilt. Placed wide apart edge, as puppies or adults; all of which are with the inner corner on top of the skull. An equally correct. Mouth and Tongue - Edges of ear which flops as the dog moves is very the lips black, tissues of the mouth mostly undesirable. Disqualifying fault - Drop ear or black, gums preferably black. A solid black ears. A drop ear is one which breaks mouth is ideal. The top surface and edges of at any point from its base to its tip or which is the tongue a solid blue-black, the darker the not carried stiffly erect but lies parallel to the better. Disqualifying fault - The top surface or top of the skull. Skull - The top skull is broad edges of the tongue red or pink or with one or and flat from side to side and front to back. more spots of red or pink. Teeth strong and Coat and loose skin cannot substitute for the even with a scissors bite . correct bone structure. Viewed in profile, the toplines of the muzzle and skull are Neck, Topline, Body: Neck strong, full, well approximately parallel, joined by a moderate muscled, nicely arched and of sufficient stop. The padding of the brows may make the length to carry the head proudly above the stop appear steeper than it is. The muzzle is topline when standing at attention. Topline

AKC GAZETTE 8 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES straight, strong and level from the withers to perfectly straight from elbow to foot with the root of the tail. Body short, compact, close heavy bone which must be in proportion to coupled, strongly muscled, broad, deep and the rest of the dog. Viewed from the front, the well let down in the flank. The body, back, forelegs are parallel and widely spaced coupling and croup must all be short to give commensurate with the broad chest. Pasterns the required square build. Chest broad, deep short and upright. Wrists shall not knuckle and muscular, never narrow or slab-sided. The over. The dewclaws may be removed. Feet ribs close together and well sprung, not barrel. round, compact, catlike, standing well upon The spring of the front ribs is somewhat the thick toe pads. narrowed at their lower ends to permit the shoulder and upper arm to fit smoothly Hindquarters: The rear assembly broad, against the chest wall. The floor of the chest is powerful, and well muscled in the hips and broad and deep extending down to the tips of thighs, heavy in bone with rear and front bone the elbows. The point of sternum slightly in approximately equal. Viewed from the rear, front of the shoulder points. Serious faults - the legs are straight, parallel and widely Labored or abdominal breathing (not to spaced commensurate with the broad pelvis. include normal panting), narrow or slab-sided Stifle joint shows little angulation, is well knit chest. Loin well muscled, strong, short, broad and stable, points straight forward and the and deep. Croup short and broad with bones of the joint should be clean and sharp. powerful rump and thigh muscles giving a Hock joint well let down and appears almost level croup. Tail set high and carried closely to straight. The hock joint must be strong, well the back at all times, following the line of the knit and firm, never bowing or breaking spine at the start. forward or to either side. The hock joint and metatarsals lie in a straight line below the hip Forequarters: Shoulders strong, well muscled, joint. Serious faults - Unsound stifle or hock the tips of the shoulder blades moderately joints. Metatarsals short and perpendicular to close together; the spine of the shoulder the ground. The dewclaws may be removed. forms an angle approximately 55 degrees with Feet same as front. the horizontal and forms an angle with the upper arm approximately 110 degrees. Length Coat: There are two types of coat; rough and of upper arm never smooth. Both are double coated. Rough - In less than length of shoulder blade. Elbow the rough coat, the outer coat is abundant, joints set well back alongside the chest wall, dense, straight and offstanding, rather coarse elbows turning neither in nor out. Forelegs in texture; the undercoat soft, thick and wooly.

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Puppy coat soft, thick and wooly overall. The The rear leg moves up and forward from the coat forms a profuse ruff around the head and hip in a straight, stilted pendulum-like line neck, framing the head. The coat and ruff with a slight bounce in the rump, the legs generally longer in dogs than in bitches. Tail extend neither far forward nor far backward. well feathered. The coat length varies The hind foot has a strong thrust which markedly on different Chows and thickness, transfers power to the body in an almost texture and condition should be given greater straight line due to the minimal rear leg emphasis than length. Obvious trimming or angulation. To transmit this power efficiently shaping is undesirable. Trimming of the to the front assembly, the coupling must be whiskers, feet and metatarsals optional. short and there should be no roll through the Smooth - The smooth coated Chow is judged midsection. Viewed from the rear, the line of by the same standard as the rough coated bone from hip joint to pad remains straight as Chow except that references to the quantity the dog moves. As the speed increases the and distribution of the outer coat are not hind legs incline slightly inward. The stifle applicable to the smooth coated Chow, which joints must point in the line of travel, not has a hard, dense, smooth outer coat with a outward resulting in a bowlegged appearance definite undercoat. There should be no nor hitching in under the dog. Viewed from obvious ruff or feathering on the legs or tail. the front, the line of bone from shoulder joint to pad remains straight as the dog moves. As Color: Clear colored, solid or solid with lighter the speed increases, the forelegs do not move shadings in the ruff, tail and featherings. in exact parallel planes, rather, incline slightly There are five colors in the Chow: red (light inward. The front legs must not swing out in golden to deep mahogany), black, blue, semicircles nor mince or show any evidence of cinnamon (light fawn to deep cinnamon) and hackney action. The front and rear assemblies cream. Acceptable colors to be judged on an must be in dynamic equilibrium. Somewhat equal basis. lacking in speed, the Chow has excellent endurance because the sound, straight rear Gait: Proper movement is the crucial test of leg provides direct, usable power efficiently. proper conformation and soundness. It must be sound, straight moving, agile, brief, quick, Temperament: Keen intelligence, an and powerful, never lumbering. The rear gait independent spirit and innate dignity give the shorter and stilted because of the straighter Chow an aura of aloofness. It is a Chow’s rear assembly. It is from the side that the nature to be reserved and discerning with unique stilted action is most easily assessed. strangers. Displays of aggression or timidity

AKC GAZETTE 10 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES are unacceptable. Because of its deep set eyes VP Sport Services the Chow has limited peripheral vision and is [email protected] best approached from the front. General Appearance: The Field Spaniel is a Summary: Faults shall be penalized in combination of beauty and utility. It is a well proportion to their deviation from the balanced, substantial hunter-companion of standard. In judging the Chow, the overall medium size, built for activity and endurance picture is of primary consideration. in a heavy cover and water. It has a noble Exaggeration of any characteristic at the carriage; a proud but docile attitude; is sound expense of balance or soundness shall be and free moving. Symmetry, gait, attitude and severely penalized. Type should include purpose are more important than any one general appearance, temperament, the part. harmony of all parts, and soundness especially as seen when the dog is in motion. There Size, Proportion, Substance: Balance between should be proper emphasis on movement these three components is essential. Size – which is the final test of the Chow's Ideal height for mature adults at the withers is conformation, balance and soundness. 18 inches for dogs and 17 inches for bitches. A one inch deviation either way is acceptable. Disqualifications: Proportion – A well balanced dog, somewhat Drop ear or ears. A drop ear is one which longer than tall. The ratio of length to height breaks at any point from its base to its tip or is approximately 7:6. (Length is measured on which is not carried stiffly erect but lies a level from the foremost point of the parallel to the top of the skull. shoulder to the rearmost point of the The top surface or edges of the tongue red or buttocks.) Substance – Solidly built, with pink or with one or more spots of red or pink. moderate bone, and firm smooth muscles.

PROPOSED FIELD SPANIEL STANDARD FOR COM - Head: Conveys the impression of high MENT: breeding, character and nobility, and must be In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed in proportion to the size of the dog. Expression Standard Revisions this is being published to – Grave, gentle and intelligent. Eyes – Almond receive any comments prior to the balloting of in shape, open and of medium size; set the club membership. Any comments may be moderately wide and deep. Color: dark hazel forwarded directly to: to dark brown. The lids are tight and show no Mari-Beth O’Neill haw; rims comparable to nose in color. Ears –

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Moderately long (reaching the end of the The depth of chest is roughly equal to the muzzle) and wide. Set on slightly below eye length of the front leg from elbow to ground. level: pendulous, hanging close to the head; The rib cage is long and extending into a rolled and well feathered. Leather is short loin. Ribs are oval, well sprung and moderately heavy, supple, and rounded at the curve gently into a firm loin. Loin-Short, tip. Skull – The crown is slightly wider at the strong, and deep, with little or no tuck up. back than at the brow and lightly arched Tail – Set on low, in line with the croup, just laterally; sides and cheeks are straight and below the level of the back with a natural clean. The occiput is distinct and rounded. downward inclination. Docked tails preferred, Brows are slightly raised. The stop is natural tails are allowed. The tail whether moderate, but well defined by the brows. The docked or natural length should be in balance face is chiseled beneath the eyes. Muzzle – with the overall dog. Strong, long and lean, neither snipy nor squarely cut. The nasal bone is straight and Forequarters: Shoulders blades are oblique slightly divergent from parallel, sloping and sloping. The upper arm is closed-set; downward toward the nose from the plane of elbows are directly below the withers, and turn the top skull. In profile, the lower plane neither in nor out. Bone is flat. Forelegs are curves gradually from the nose to the throat. straight and well boned to the feet. Pasterns Jaws are level. Nose-Large, flesh and well are moderately sloping but strong. Dewclaws developed with open nostrils. Set on as an may be removed. Feet face forward and are extension of the muzzle. Color: solid: light to large, rounded, and webbed, with strong, well dark brown or black as befits the color of the arched relatively tight toes and thick pads. coat. Lips-Close fitting, clean, and sufficiently deep to cover the lower jaw without being Hindquarters: Strong and driving; stifles and pendulous. Bite – Scissors or level, with hocks only moderately bent. Hocks well let complete dentition. Scissors preferred. down; pasterns relatively short, strong and parallel when viewed from the rear. Hips Neck, Topline, Body: Neck – Long, strong, moderately broad and muscular; upper thigh muscular, slightly arched, clean, and well set broad and powerful; second thigh well into shoulders. Topline – The neck slopes muscled. Bone corresponds to that of the smoothly into the withers; the back is level, forelegs. No dewclaws. well muscled, firm and strong; the croup is short and gently rounded. Body – The Coat: Single; moderately long; flat or slightly prosternum is prominent and well fleshed. wavy; silky; and glossy; dense and water

AKC GAZETTE 12 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES repellent. Moderate setter-like feathering moving, the tail is carried inclined slightly adorns the chest, underbody, backs of the legs, downward or level with the back, and with a buttocks, and may also be present on the wagging motion. Tail carried above the back is second thigh and underside of the tail. incorrect. Side movement is straight and Pasterns have clean outlines to the ground. clean, without energy wasting motions. There is short, soft hair between the toes. Overreaching and single tracking are Overabundance of coat, or cottony texture, incorrect. The Field Spaniel should be shown impractical for field work should be penalized. at its own natural speed in an endurance trot, Trimming is limited to that which enhances preferably on a loose lead, in order to evaluate the natural appearance of the dog. Amount of its movement. coat or absence of coat should not be faulted as much as structural faults. Color: Black, liver, Temperament: Unusually docile, sensitive, fun- golden liver or shades thereof, in any intensity loving, independent and intelligent, with a (dark or light); either selfcolored or bi- great affinity for human companionship. They colored. Bi-colored dogs must be roaned may be somewhat reserved in initial meetings. and/or ticked in white areas. Tan points are Any display of shyness, fear, or aggression is to acceptable on the aforementioned colors and be severely penalized. are the same as any normally tan pointed breed. White is allowed on the throat, chest, Disqualifications: and/or brisket, and may be clear, ticked, or The sable pattern, a lighter undercoat with roaned on a self-color dog. The sable pattern, darker shading as tipping or dark overlay, with a lighter undercoat with darker shading as or without a mask present. tipping or dark overlay, with or without a mask present, is a disqualification. CONFORMATION JUDGES Letters concerning judges and provisional Gait: The head is carried alertly, neither so judges should be addressed to the Judging Op - high nor so low as to impede motion or stride. erations Department at PO Box 900062, There is good forward reach that begins in the Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning shoulder, coupled with strong drive from the Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST rear, giving the characteristic effortless, long, applicants should be addressed to the Com - low majestic stride. When viewed from front panion Events Department in North Carolina. and/or rear elbows and hocks move parallel. The legs move straight, with slight The American Kennel Club will, at the re - convergence at increased speed. When quest of a judge or judge applicant, provide

AKC GAZETTE 13 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES that individual with copies of letters received Ms. Caron Marie Honeck (107434) MN regarding their judging qualifications. As a re - (763) 263-3102 sult, it should be understood that any such [email protected] correspondence will be made available, upon Great Danes request, to the judge or judge applicant. Ms. ay Nierengarten (107274) MN It is the responsibility of all Conformation (218) 390-8951 and Junior Showmanship judges to notify [email protected] the Judging Operations Department of any changes or corrections to their address, Mr. Tad Walden (64597) CO phone, fax or emails. These changes are very (720) 273-0494 important because they affect your judges’ [email protected] record, the web site and the Judges Direc - Vizslas tory. Please notify Judging Operations by Ms. Erika N. Wyatt (107433) IL email at [email protected]. (773) 609-3647 [email protected] APPLICANTS Sloughis The following persons applications have been submitted for the breed(s) specified but APPROVED BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS they are NOT eligible to accept assignments. Mr. James S. Albrecht (100017) MA (603) 770-6933 NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS [email protected] Ms. Allison L. Bates (107435) MI Australian Cattle Dogs, Bearded Collies, Bor - (734) 433-9927 der Collies, Canaan Dogs, Norwegian [email protected] Buhunds, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pumik Labrador Retrievers Mrs. Valerie J. Brown (6082) WA Ms. Cynthia (Cindy) Collins (107395) MI (509) 554-1669 (810) 919-2306 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Brus - Golden Retrievers, JS-Limited sels Griffons, English Toy Spaniels, Italian Ms. Gidget R. Hagan (104587) AK , Manchester Terriers, Pomera - (907) 699-9902 nians, Shih Tzu), American Staffordshire [email protected] Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Stafford - Alaskan Malamutes, Great Danes, Shiba Inu shire Bull Terriers

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dard Schnauzers, Miniature Schnauzers Mrs. Connie H. Clark (65733) CA Mr. Randy Garren (17218) NC (831) 685-3934 (919) 362-9799 [email protected] [email protected] Chinese Cresteds, Havanese, Italian Grey - Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, German Pin - , Papillons, Pekingese, Pomeranians schers, Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Rot - Ms. Bergit Coady-Kabel (100809) CA tweilers (818) 768-4297 Ms. Krista Hansen (95865) NY [email protected] (585) 535-7549 American Staffordshire Terriers, Australian [email protected] Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Irish Terriers, Australian Shepherds, Bearded Collies, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Man - Berger Picards, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, chester Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Parson Finnish Lapphunds, Norwegian Buhunds, Russell Terriers, Russell Terriers, Sealyham Spanish Waterdogs Terriers, Skye Terriers Mr. Duff M. Harris (91790) CA Mr. James A. (Jim) Fehring (90519) OK (714) 425-0454 (918) 630-9229 [email protected] [email protected] Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Russell Alaskan Malamutes, Boxers, Siberian Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Skye Terriers, Soft Huskies Coated Wheaten Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Mrs. DiAnn Flory (102063) VA West Highland White Terriers (703) 408-5088 Ms. Patricia (Pat) Hastings (5928) OR [email protected] (503) 642-3585 Airedale Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lake - [email protected] land Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Afghan Hounds, , Basset Hounds, Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Sealyham Terri - Beagles, Cirneco dell’Etna, Dachshunds, ers, West Highland White Terriers Greyhounds, Harriers, Irish Wolfhounds, Mr. Edward Fojtik (104757) IL Norwegian Elkhounds, Rhodesian Ridge - (847) 254-6166 backs, Whippets [email protected] Dr. Thomas L. Hossfeld (36941) AZ Golden Retrievers, Alaskan Malamutes, Box - (520) 297-4227 ers, Bullmastiffs, Doberman Pinschers, Great [email protected] Danes, Great Pyrenees, Portuguese Water Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Beagles, , Dogs, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, Stan - Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Pharaoh

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Hounds, schers, Giant Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs Ms. Cindy Huggins (92440) CA Dr. Camille McArdle (66682) MN (805) 331-3723 (612) 743-7329 [email protected] [email protected] Japanese Chin, Pekingese German Shorthaired Pointers, German Ms. Dianne Kroll (44743) OR Wirehaired Pointers, Gordon Setters, Irish (971) 221-7623 Red & White Setters, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh [email protected] Springer Spaniels, Vizslas, Bullmastiffs American , English Foxhounds, Ms. Sylvie McGee (95341) WA Norwegian Elkhounds, Petits Bassets Grif - (360) 705-1233 fons Vendeens [email protected] Mr. Thomas J. Latta (91010) MO Afghan Hounds, , Pharaoh (816) 655-2142 Hounds, Portuguese Pondengo Pequenos, [email protected] Anatolian Shepherds, Saint Bernards Bullmastiffs, German Pinschers, Giant Ms. Mary A. Miller (1532) KY Schnauzers, Kuvaszok, Samoyeds (859) 272-6964 Mrs. Yolanda D. Lininger (99933) WI [email protected] (715) 325-6661 Azawakhs, Beagles, Harriers, Greyhounds [email protected] Mr. Malcolm E. Moore (23275) AL Australian Shepherds, Cardigan Welsh Cor - (334) 312-3900 gis [email protected] Ms. Kathryn Madden (92226) NY Weimaraners, Beagles, Dachshunds, Whip - (516) 885-4860 pets, Miniature Schnauzers, Shetland Sheep - [email protected] dogs Balance of Herding Group (Bearded Collies, Mr. Richard Mullen (3052) TN Briards, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, (865) 679-9124 Finnish Lapphunds, German Shepherd [email protected] Dogs, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland American Eskimo Dogs, Bulldogs, Chow Sheepdogs, Spanish Water Dogs) Chows, Dalmatians, French Bulldogs, Shiba Mrs. Sharon Marples (97846) ID Inu, Tibetan Terriers, Xoloitzcuintli (208) 660-0589 Ms. Lori Nelson (32409) AZ [email protected] (480) 488-3801 Akitas, Black Russian Terriers, German Pin - [email protected]

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Brittanys, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriev - [email protected] ers, Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, Berger Pi - Spinoni Italiani cards, Bouviers des Flandres, Entlebucher Mrs. Donna R. O’Connell (81640) TX Mountain Dogs, Icelandic Sheepdogs (214) 724-6629 Ms. Claudia Seaberg (22813) FL [email protected] (615) 403-6126 Curly-Coated Retrievers, Welsh Springer [email protected] Spaniels Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon - Mrs. Dayl Phillip (103551) WA hounds, Dachshunds, Ibizan Hounds, Whip - (541) 340-4036 pets [email protected] Mr. Gary Stiles (51717) WA Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs (360) 387-3045 Ms. Linda L. Reece (90740) VA [email protected] (757) 508-1795 Balance of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Brus - [email protected] sels Griffons, Chinese Crested, Italian Grey - Balance of Sporting Group (Lagotti Romag - hounds, Pekingese) noli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Clumber Mr. Gregory Szynskie (46166) CO Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Wirehaired Point - (303) 807-3768 ing Griffons), American Eskimo Dogs, [email protected] Boston Terriers, Coton de Tulear, Dalma - Samoyeds tians, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos Ms. Joyce Vanek (6040) CO Mr. Allan Reznik (103211) AR (303) 674-0560 (949) 929-5760 [email protected] [email protected] Boston Terriers, Dalmatians, French Bull - Borzois, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, dogs, Poodles, Schipperkes, Xoloitzcuintli Whippets, Xoloitzcuintli Ms. Pamela Waldron (56812) WA Mr. Jeffrey Ryman (93219) WA (360) 770-2403 (425) 876-2213 [email protected] [email protected] Dalmatians, French Bulldogs American Eskimo Dogs, Boston Terriers, Mrs. Sherry Webster (6863) TN Finnish Spitz, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, (901) 289-6239 Schipperkes, Shiba Inu [email protected] Ms. Sheree Sanchez (97389) CO Vizslas, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois, Bel - (719) 313-1755 gian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Canaan

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Dogs, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Finnish (856) 461-1389 Lapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Old Eng - [email protected] lish Sheepdogs, Swedish Vallhunds, Spanish Irish Setters Water Dogs Mrs. Catherine Buhaly Ibold (106235) FL Ms. Sally Wynn (99295) TN (904) 536-5924 (615) 893-7910 [email protected] [email protected] Samoyeds, JS-Limited Pequenos Ms. Julie Jussaume (78701) CT Mrs. Lisa Young (43070) SD (860) 933-3599 (605) 390-1135 [email protected] [email protected] Labrador Retrievers, JS-Limited Basset Hounds, Greyhounds, Norwegian Ms. Jeannette Powers-Hodson (106255) IA Elkhounds, Whippets (515) 287-4777 [email protected] JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTS Shetland Sheepdogs, JS-Limited Ms. Lori Baumann (107308) WI (303) 257-7250 APPROVED BREED JUDGES [email protected] Mr. John Arvin (57337) NJ JS (609) 891-0417 Ms. Sharon M. Padula (96271) NC [email protected] (919) 349-7183 , Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, [email protected] Irish Wolfhounds, Plotts JS-Limited Mrs. Emily K. (Fish) Barnhart (92354) WA (360) 904-5765 PERMIT JUDGES [email protected] The following persons have been approved Balance of Herding Group (Bergamasco on a Permit basis for the designated breeds in Sheepdogs, Finnish Lapphunds, Old English accordance with the current judging approval Sheepdogs, Pyrenean Shepherds), German process. They may now accept assignments and Shorthaired Pointers the fancy may still offer comments to Judging Mrs. Eva E. Berg (5646) CA Operations. (925) 376-0136 [email protected] NEW BREED JUDGES Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Berger Picards, Ms. Lynne Godshall (99505) NJ Finnish Lapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs,

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Miniature American Shepherds, Polish Low - land Sheepdogs, Pulik, Pumik Mrs. Donna Ernst (91808) TN Mr. Dean Burwell (103997) SC (423) 884-2404 (803) 831-8375 [email protected] [email protected] Cairn Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terri - Bernese Mountain Dogs, Bullmastiffs, Cane ers, Welsh Terriers Corsos, American Staffordshire Terriers, Mrs. Debra Ferguson-Jones (95483) WA Miniature Bull Terriers (425) 228-9750 Ms. Diane Collings (94897) CA [email protected] (415) 990-3317 American Hairless Terriers, American [email protected] Staffordshire Terriers, Australian Terriers, Black Russian Terriers, German Pinschers, Bedlington Terriers, Border Terriers, Glen Portuguese Water Dogs, Tibetan Mastiffs of Imaal Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Nor - folk Terriers, Parsn Russell Terriers, Rat Ter - Dr. Lisa M. Costello (101255) IL riers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Welsh (815) 695-1930 Terriers [email protected] Mr. Alfred J. Ferruggiaro (7410) MD Borzois, Dachshunds, Salukis (301) 421-1930 Mrs. Penny DiSiena (76729) FL [email protected] (330) 421-3618 Giant Schnauzers, Greater Swiss Mountain [email protected] Dogs, Saint Bernards, Siberian Huskies Balance of Non-Sporting Group (Lhasa Mr. Geir Flyckt-Pedersen (65804) FL Apsos, Norwegian Lundehunds), Black and (941) 258-6897 Tan Coonhounds, Grand Bassets Griffons [email protected] Vendeens, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Poodles Rhodesian Ridgebacks Mr. Roger D. Gifford (7132) OH Mr. J. Calvin Dykes (100595) OR (937) 689-2679 (541) 562-1447 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Sporting Group (Barbet, Lagotti Chow Chows, Keeshonden Mrs. Sharon L. Romagnoli, Cocker Spaniels) Dykes (100581) OR Mrs. Sue Goldberg (6502) NJ (541) 562-1447 (908) 647-3807 [email protected] [email protected] Chow Chows, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Scottish

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Deerhounds Mrs. Lisa Graser (37267) TN Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus (16298) GA (608) 655-1993 (770) 463-0656 [email protected] [email protected] Golden Retrievers, Sussex Spaniels, Ameri - Balance of Herding Group (Berger Picards, can Hairless Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Icelandic Border Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Wire Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, Spanish Water Dogs), American Stafford - Lakeland Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers shire Terriers, Australian Terriers, Dandie Miss Evalyn Gregory (6130) KY Dinmont Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Irish (502) 777-1969 Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Welsh Ter - [email protected] riers Brittanys, Pointers, Golden Retrievers, Gor - Ms. Collette Jaynes (95369) TN don Setters, Irish Setters, American Water (864) 684-8484 Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Field Spaniels, [email protected] Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh Nederandse Kooikerhondjes, Lagotti Ro - Springer Spaniels, Vizslas magnoli, American Water Spaniels Mr. David W. Haddock (18846) TN Mr. David J. Johnson (102961) KY (615) 430-4773 (502) 412-3245 [email protected] [email protected] Border Collies, Briards, Old English Sheep - Yorkshire Terriers dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Shetland Mr. Kristofer Kelso (40630) CT Sheepdogs, Spanish Water Dogs (203) 520-3867 Ms. Nancy Olson Handgraaf (91720) WA [email protected] (360) 686-3079 Clumber Spaniels, Doberman Pinschers [email protected] Mrs. Marianne C. Klinkowski (7135) CA German Pinschers, Australian Cattle Dogs, (408) 446-0604 German Shepherd Dogs, Pumik [email protected] Ms. Robin A. Hug (67358) CO Balance of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Brus - (303) 838-8400 sels Griffons, Chihuahuas, English Toy [email protected] Spaniels, Pekingese, Pomeranians, Poodles, Anatolian Shepherds, Black Russian Terri - Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers) ers, Bullmastiffs, Chinooks, Standard Mr. John S. Lucas (7444) TX Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs (512) 422-2625

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[email protected] Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boerboels, Cane Mr. Robert L. Robinson (6039) AZ Corsos, Portuguese Water Dogs, Saint (602) 253-6260 Bernards [email protected] Mrs. Betty Nelson Pollock (39858) TX Balance of Herding Group (Bearded Collies, (903) 684-3091 Beaucerons, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Bou - [email protected] viers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Finnish Lapphunds, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Finnish Lap - Norwegian Buhunds, Pulik, Pumik, Swedish phunds, Norwegian Buhunds, Polish Low - Vallhunds, Spanish Waterdogs land Sheepdogs, Pulik) Mr. Bradley Katsuji Odagiri (94657) HI Mrs. Karen Scholz (100177) WA (808) 373-3838 (425) 877-9537 [email protected] [email protected] Dachshunds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Boston Terriers Bearded Collies, Briards, Cardigan Welsh Mrs. Gaye Lynn Todd (100927) IL Corgis, Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, (815) 355-3487 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pumik, Shetland [email protected] Sheepdogs Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Tree - Ms. Lew Olson (24173) AR ing Walker Coonhounds, Great Pyrenees, (713) 303-5639 Australian Shepherds [email protected] Ms. Leigh Ann Yandle (82616) GA Bluetick Coonhounds, Dachshunds, Red - (704) 904-8129 bone Coonhounds, Cesky Terriers [email protected] Ms. Sheila Dee Paske (46304) CA Australian Shepherds, Pumik (530) 668-8700 [email protected] JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGE Azawakhs, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Ms. Patricia A. Clark (106260) CT Bluetick Coonhounds, Cirneco dell’Etna, (203) 426-3154 Grand Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Sloughis, [email protected] Treeing Walker Coonhounds Mrs. Dana B. Read (16874) NC REINSTATED JUDGE (919) 245-0110 The Judging eligibility of the following per - [email protected] son has been reinstated. Chow Chows, Dalmatians, Keeshonden, Mr. Joseph Beccia (97497) OH

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(330) 350-1345 PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING [email protected] JUDGES German Shepherd Dogs The following persons have been approved as a judge on a Provisional basis for the EMERITUS JUDGE class/test indicated in accordance with the Mr. Howard M. Yost Provisional judging system. They may now accept assignments. DECEASED JUDGES Mr. Ted Jewell (106162) MN Mr. Timothy Bergeron (612) 747-3429 Mrs. Jan Bruton [email protected] Mr. William Holbrook Tracking – TD/TDU Mr. William F. Hossler Mr. Kenneth Kozak (106156) OK M. Roni Kaluza (405) 602-0219 Mrs. Billie McFadden [email protected] Mr. Carlos Rojas Obedience – Novice Ms. Gretchen K. Schultz Mr. William E. Usherwood APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTERED NAME PREFIX PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING The following applications for a breed-specific JUDGES COMPLETED Registered Name Prefix have been submitted to The following persons have completed their The American Kennel Club. Letters in regard to Provisional Judging assignments and their these applications should be addressed to Gina names have been added to the list of regular DiNardo, Executive Secretary: approved judges. ABIGAIL’S ANGELS – Australian Shepherds – Teresa E. Petersen Mr. Amede DeCruydt Jr (43367) MI BRAEDEEN – Australian Terriers – Dana A. (248) 224-6967 Dean [email protected] COUNTRYSIDE – Pembroke Welsh Corgis – Obedience – Open Denise E. Cass Ms. Cindy Soloway (100071) CO KALINKA – Poodles – Olga Zabelinskaya (303) 579-0148 LEGACY – Coton de Tulear – Tiffany L. Laitner [email protected] MAPLE HOLLOW – Spinone Italiani – Tracking – VST Stephen A. Shute & Judy A. Shute NAISSUR – Black Russian Terriers & Russian

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Toys – Patty Bartley- Shonts & Jill M. Chase SALSA’S – Havanese – Sandi Miller PISGAH – Poodles – Shirley L Hergesheimer WANDERLUST – French Bulldogs – Toni A. PJG COUNTRYLIFE – French Bulldogs – Pa - Lenhert tricia J. Gibson ZODIAC – Newfoundlands – Lisa A. Zobrist PUPPIESUNLEASHED - Labrador Retriev - ers – Clarene A. Curry RYANHAUS – Labrador Retrievers – Daniel J. Silva & Paula Silva SPORTWAFFEN – German Shepherd Dogs – Nate S. Harves & Lorna A. Thomas SPRINGBROOK’S – English Springer Spaniels – Rebecca L. Hoskins

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED The following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix have been granted: BROOKMONT – Portuguese Podengo Pe - quenos – Rose M. Hidlay & Robert W. Hidlay See next page CELESTIAL – West Highland White Terriers – Susan J. Chapman for the Minutes of the . GUARDIAN BEARS – Black Russian Terriers – MEETING of the DeAnne B. Hawkes & Richard J. Hawkes BOARD OF DIRECTORS DRIFTLESS – Bernese Mountain Dogs – at Deanna Scott AKC Offices at 101 Park Avenue, FIRE AWAY – French Bulldogs – Dustin L. New York, NY Sitzes & Kryn R. Sitzes October 14-15, 2019 FIREZONE – Giant Schnauzers – Marina Raukhverger FLYING M – Miniature American Shepherds – Heather M. Mabrey LAURELHILLS – Australian Shepherds – Lisa K. McCann OBSIDIAN – Giant Schnauzers – Nickolas Welton PHASION – Whippets – Kimberly L. Norton

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“I did some quick fact-checking before coming here to dinner this evening to find one man who reportedly lived 146 years; and a woman who lived 128 years. So, I think it is fair to say that it is improbable for a human being to live up to 135 years or more.” AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS “It is slightly less improbable that a company AKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, will last for 135 years or more. There are a NEW YORK, NY mere twenty companies in the United States OCTOBER 14-15, 2019 that have been in existence for more than 150 years. In the ranks of the Century Club are The Board convened on Monday, October 14, companies 100 years and older. Let us toast in 2019 at 8:38 a.m. congratulations to the American Kennel Club, founded in 1884. After 135 years of existence, All Directors were present; also present was it shares these rarefied heights of corporate the Executive Secretary. history.”

The August 2019 Board minutes, copies of “One reason for the longevity of these compa - which had been provided to all Directors, were nies, including the American Kennel Club, is reviewed. leadership and employees who function as a Upon a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded by family in dedication to their respective mis - Ms. Biddle, the August 2019 minutes were ap - sions. This brings me to ask that we raise our proved unanimously. glasses a second time in gratitude to Dennis Sprung for giving 30 years of dedication to EXECUTIVE SESSION and leadership of the American Kennel Club.” There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - cuss sensitive business matters. There was PRESIDENTS REPORT nothing reported out of this session. Board Action Items Mr. Sprung reviewed Action Items and re - CHAIRMAN’S REPORT ported on Staff initiatives. The Chairman shared out a copy of two toasts made by him at the Board of Directors’ dinner on October Legal Status Report 13, 2019. The Board reviewed a status report on pend -

AKC GAZETTE 24 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES ing litigation and other Legal activities for the Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded month of August and September 2019. by Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to approve the 2020 Budget. FINANCE Joseph Baffuto, CFO, presented AKC’s unau - AKC Canine Health Foundation dited financial results for the eight months Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded ended August 31, 2019. Total year to date rev - by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED (in favor: enues of $51.6 million were 2.8% below Directors Biddle, Carota, Feeney, Garvin, budget, but 3.5% greater than the 2018 com - Hamblin, McAteer, Powers, Sweetwood, Tatro, parative period. Year-to-date Dog Registra - Wallin; against: Directors Cruz, Davies, Smyth) tions’ volume of more than 406,000 is 3% to permit, at the request of the AKC Canine below budget, but 1% greater than the previ - Health Foundation (AKC CHF) to allocate ous year. Total Litters processed to-date were 10% of AKC’s 2020 one million-dollar nearly 174,000 and represented a 2% decline ($1,000,000) donation to be used for grant ad - from budget, but a 2% increase from the prior ministrative expense rather than exclusively year as well. Total operating expenses of $48 for grants in accordance with the Memo of million were $3.2 million or 6% under budget Understanding. The AKC also will donate an as well as remaining 2% below last year’s eight additional $200,000 in kind for a total dona - months actual. Operating income for the year tion in 2020 of $1,200,000. The total dona - to date through Aug 31, 2019 was $3.7 million tions from AKC to AKC CHF now totals which was favorable compared to both 2019 approximately $29,000,000. budgeted operating income of $2 million as well as the 2018 mark of $1 million. Further - EXECUTIVE SECRETARY more, our investment portfolio reflects unreal - Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport Serv - ized gains for the year totaling $11.7 million ices, and Ashley Jacot, Director, Education, dollars. participated in this portion of the meeting via video conference. 2020 Budget Joseph Baffuto, CFO, gave an overview of the Appointment of Trial Board Chairs proposed 2020 budget. The 2020 Budget, as Under the AKC Bylaws, Article XIII, Section 1, described in Mr. Sprung’ s introduction to the the AKC Board is to appoint from time to time Budget, is mission driven. Emphasis is on in - members to Trial Boards, a Performance Trial creasing entries, litters and individual registra - Board and an Appeals Trial Board. tions, as well as adding more unique breeders. Following a motion by Mr. Smyth, seconded by

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Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED (unanimously) Following a motion by Mr. Hamblin, seconded to approve the appointments of the following by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani - individuals: mously) to approve to have the proposed revi - Trial Board Member sions published in the Secretary’s Page of the Kathi Brown Gazette. Donna Herzig Carl Holder Belgian Laekenois Eligibility to Compete in the Laurie Maulucci Herding Group Hon. James Phinizy The Board reviewed a petition, submitted by Robert Stein the American Belgian Laekenois Association Sylvia Thomas (ABLA), seeking acceptance for the Belgian Laekenois into the AKC Stud Book and for the Performance Trial Board Member Belgian Laekenois to be eligible to compete in Joseph Benage, Esq. the Herding Group.

Chow Chow Proposed Breed Standard Revision The ABLA was founded in 1996 by a group of The Board reviewed the proposed revisions to breeders and fanciers in order to promote and Nose Color section of the Chow Chow stan - protect the Belgian Laekenois in the United dard as submitted by the Chow Chow Club, States. The ABLA has fulfilled all criteria as Inc. The current standard was approved Octo - outlined in the AKC publication “Guide - ber 10, 2005. lines—Registering a New Breed.” Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by The Board also reviewed the breed standard Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - submitted by ABLA for AKC Board approval. mously) to approve to have the proposed revi - sions published in the Secretary’s Page of the Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by AKC Gazette. Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to consider the matter at this meeting waiving Field Spaniel Proposed Breed Standard Revision its normal notice procedures. The Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc (FSSA) has submitted proposed revisions to Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by the Color section of the Field Spaniel stan - Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (in favor: Di - dard, specifically to add a disqualification for rectors Biddle, Carota, Cruz, Davies, Feeney, the sable color pattern. The current standard Hamblin, McAteer, Powers, Smyth, Sweet - was approved September 14, 1998. wood, Tatro, Wallin; against: Garvin) to ap -

AKC GAZETTE 26 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES prove the breed standard as submitted to be SIZE PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE - SIZE the official AKC Breed Standard for the Bel - Males should be 24-26 inches in height gian Laekenois and to approve the breed to be and females 22-24 inches, measured at the eligible to compete in the Herding Group ef - withers. The length, measured from point fective July 1, 2020. of breastbone to point of rump, should equal the height. Bitches may be slightly The breed will be moved from the Foundation longer. Bone structure should be moder - Stock Service into the Stud Book of the Ameri - ately heavy in proportion to his height so can Kennel Club on July 1, 2020. The Stud that he is well-balanced throughout and Book will remain open until July 1, 2025. neither spindly or leggy nor cumbersome and bulky. The Belgian Laekenois should Standard of the Belgian Laekenois stand squarely on all fours. From a side GENERAL APPEARANCE view the topline, front legs, and back legs The first impression of the Belgian should closely approximate a square. Laekenois is that of a square, well-balanced Males under 23 inches or over 27 inches dog, elegant in appearance, with an ex - shall be disqualified. Females under 20.5 ceedingly proud carriage of the head and inches or over 25 inches shall be disquali - neck. He is a strong, agile, well-muscled fied. animal, alert and full of life. His whole conformation gives the impression of HEAD depth and solidity without bulkiness. The Clean cut and strong, long without exag - male dog is usually somewhat more im - geration and lean. The skull and muzzle pressive and grander than his female coun - are approximately the same length with at terpart. The bitch should have a distinctly most a very slight advantage for the muz - feminine look. Both male and female zle. Overall size should be in proportion to should be judged equally. Faults – Any de - the body. Expression – should be intelli - viation from these specifications is a fault. gent and questioning, indicating alertness, In determining whether a fault is minor, attention and readiness for activity. Eyes – serious, or major, these two factors should are brown, preferably dark brown, be used as a guide: 1. The extent to which medium size, slightly almond shaped and it deviates from the standard, 2. The ex - not protruding. Ears – are triangular in tent to which such deviation would actually shape, stiff, erect, and in proportion to the affect the working ability of the dog. head in size. Base of the ear should not come below the center of the eye. Skull –

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is flattened rather than rounded with the up nor paunchy. Loin – loin section when width approximately the same, but not viewed from above is relatively short, broad wider than the length. The stop is moder - and strong, and blends smoothly into the ate. Muzzle – is moderately pointed, avoid - back. Croup – is very slightly sloped, ing any tendency to snipiness, and broad, but not excessively so. Tail – is approximately equal in length to that of strong at the base with the last vertebra the topskull. The jaws should be strong reaching the hock. At rest the dog holds it and powerful. Nose – is black without spots low, the tip bent back level with the hock. or discolored areas. The lips should be When in action he raises it and gives it a tight and black, with no pink showing on slight curve, which is strongest towards the the outside. Teeth – full complement of tip, without forming a hook. Cropped or strong, white teeth, evenly set. Bite – stump tail are disqualifications. should be even or scissors. An overshot or undershot bite is a fault. An undershot or FOREQUARTERS overshot bite in which two or more of the Shoulders – are long and oblique, laid flat upper incisors lose contact with two or against the body, forming a sharp angle more of the lower incisors is a disqualifica - (approximately 90 degrees) with the upper tion. The absence of two premolars or mo - arm. Legs – are straight, strong and paral - lars is a serious fault. The absence of one lel to each other with bone oval rather premolar (PMI) is not to be penalized. than round. Development (length and Four or more missing teeth is a disqualifi - substance) should be well proportioned to cation. the size of the dog. Pasterns – are short, strong and very slightly sloped. Feet – are NECK, TOPLINE, BODY round (cat footed). Toes – curved close to - Neck – is round and rather outstretched, gether, well padded. Nails – strong and tapered from head to body, well-muscled, black, except that they may be white to with tight skin. Topline – the withers are match white toe tips. Dewclaws – are per - slightly higher and slope into the back, missible. which must be level, straight, and firm from withers to hip joints. Chest – is not HINDQUARTERS broad, but deep. The lowest point should Legs – are in length and substance well- reach the elbow, forming a smooth ascen - proportioned to the size of the dog with dant curve to the abdomen. Abdomen is the bone oval rather than round. Legs are of moderate development, neither tucked parallel to each other. Thighs – are broad

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and heavily muscled. The upper and lower from dog to dog with all variations being thigh bones approximately parallel the equally acceptable. A small to moderate shoulder blade and upper arm respec - white patch is permitted on the chest and tively, forming a relatively sharp angle at the tips of the toes may be white. White or stifle joint. The angle at the hock is rela - gray frosting on the chin and muzzle is tively sharp, although the Belgian normal and acceptable. Laekenois does not have extreme angula - tion. Metatarsus – is medium length, GAIT strong and slightly sloped. Feet – are Motion should be smooth, free and easy, slightly elongated. Toes – curved close to - seemingly never tiring, exhibiting facility gether, well padded. Nails – strong and of movement rather than hard driving ac - black, except that they may be white to tion. The Belgian Laekenois tends to sin - match white toe tips. Dewclaws – if any, gle track at a fast gait; the legs, both front should be removed. and rear, converging toward the center line of gravity of the dog. The backline COAT should remain firm and level, parallel to The coat must have a texture which is the center of motion, with no crabbing. rough and coarse giving a disorderly, tou - The dog shows a marked tendency to sled look. The coat should be severely pe - move in a circle or curve rather than a nalized if silky or soft or lacking a double straight line. coat. The length of the hair should be ap - proximately 2 1/2 inches over the body. A TEMPERAMENT beard must be present on the muzzle and The Belgian Laekenois should reflect the hair on the head should not be in excess qualities of intelligence, courage, alertness so as to hide the eyes nor the lines of the and devotion to master. Protectiveness of head and skull and make the head appear the person and property of his master is square or heavy. The tail should not form a added to his inherent aptitude as a plume. guardian of flocks and fields. He should be watchful, attentive and always in motion COLOR when not under command. He should be All shades of red or fawn to grayish tones observant and vigilant with strangers, but are acceptable with traces of black appear - not apprehensive in his relationship with ing principally on the muzzle and tail. The humans. He should not show fear or shy - degree of blackening varies considerably ness nor viciousness by unwarranted or un -

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provoked attack. With those he knows well, about a mobile application that is currently he is most affectionate and friendly, zeal - being developed called AKC Math Agility. AKC ous of their attention, and very possessive. Math Agility is intended for children ages 5-8 Extreme shyness is not desirable in the Bel - and will introduce users to sixty breeds and gian Laekenois and should be severely pe - the sport of agility through the practice of nalized. Viciousness is a disqualification . math facts. AKC Math Agility seeks to provide a useful educational tool that also increases DISQUALIFICATIONS brand awareness among children, parents, and Drooping or hanging ears. teachers. AKC Math Agility is projected to Cropped or stump tail. launch on December 13, 2019 and will be Viciousness. available for purchase through the Apple App Males under 23" or over 27" Females under Store and Google Play for $2.99. 20.5" or over 25". Undershot or overshot bite such that contact The AKC Math Agility app will expose users to with two incisors is lost. (Note: loss of contact the AKC brand, dog breeds, and dog sports in caused by short center incisors shall not be several ways: judged as undershot in an otherwise correct bite.) 1. The game strongly revolves around Four or more missing teeth. agility competitions, introducing par - Solid white markings elsewhere than on tips of ents, teachers and children to toes, chest, or frosting on muzzle. the exciting world of AKC dog sports. 2. Kids will learn about dozens of breeds as Approved November 10, 2010 they unlock playable dogs and special Effective June 30, 2011 breed cards. 3. There is an opportunity to use a variety Public Education Mobile App of language that is associated with AKC. Ashley Jacot, Director, Education, participated 4. A variation of the actual Agility rules and in this portion of the meeting. scoring will be utilized to show kids their AKC Public Education seeks to provide chil - final results. dren, parents and teachers a curriculum-based learning app that simultaneously educates COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE about purebred dog breeds and the sport of Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, purebred dogs. Sports & Events, Caroline Murphy, Director, The Staff presented to the Board information Performance Events, and Monica Henderson,

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Manager, Scent Work participated in this por - The premium list and/or announcements for tion of the meeting via video Carrie DeYoung, each licensed or member field trial shall con - Director, Agility, participated in this portion of tain all the information set forth on the offi - the meeting via teleconference. cial AKC Event Application form as approved by the American Kennel Club, except the ad - Field Trial Rules – Addresses Required in Premium dresses for the judges, trial chair and club offi - The Board reviewed a recommendation to cers need only include the city and state. The clarify the requirement that the addresses for premium list shall be of official size. the judges and trial chair which appear in the premium for field trials need only include the This will be discussed further at the November city and state, not the street address. Currently Board meeting. the Rules state the premium shall include the judge’s address as provided on the event appli - Senior Earthdog – Giving an Additional Command cation form. This has traditionally been inter - The Board reviewed a recommendation from preted to include the individual’s street the Delegate Herding, Earthdog and Coursing address. Some individuals are concerned Events committee to allow the handler of a about home security. The Advisory dog in the Senior Earthdog test to give one Committee was the first to recommend that command should the dog exit the den prior to this requirement be clarified to only include reaching the quarry. Giving the command is at the city and state for the judges and event the determination of the handler and does chair. The Delegates Field Trial / Hunting not require the instruction of the judge. Cur - Test Committee discussed this idea at their rently in the Senior level test, once a dog is re - September meeting and is recommending the leased to enter the den, the handler may not same clarification be made to the Rules gov - give any commands. erning all types of field trials. Regulations for Earthdog Tests for Small Terri - BEAGLE FIELD TRIAL RULES and STAN - ers and Dachshunds DARD PROCEDURE Proposed Regulations Proposed Regulations (Line In) (Line In) Chapter 4. Section 12. Senior Earthdog Test – Chapter 6. Field Trial Committee, Field Trial Qualifying Performance. 2nd paragraph. Secretary, Premium Lists Section 4. The last sentence in this section. Timing of the dog for the approach portion of

AKC GAZETTE 31 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES the test shall start when the dog is released by the prefix title Scent Work National Cham - the handler. The dog has 90 seconds from the pion (SWNC). time of release to reach the quarry, provided that it is continuously searching during that Dogs that place in the Master level at the Re - time. The dog may enter and leave the den, gionals will automatically qualify for the Na - provided it has not reached the quarry. If the tional event. Regional Championships will dog exits the den prior to reaching the quarry, start in 2020 with the first National Champi - the handler may, on his/her own determina - onship to be held during the first half of 2021. tion (without being instructed by the judge), Initially there will be five regions. Clubs inter - give the dog one command without penalty. To ested in hosting a Regional will be welcomed earn a qualifying score, the dog must make at to apply. One club per region will be selected least 30 feet of forward progress to reach the to host the event based on proven ability to quarry. A dog which false marks by vigorously host a quality trial, and with consideration or loudly working in the false den area for given to scheduling and venue selection. more than 15 seconds may not pass. The format for Regionals will differ from typi - Following a motion by Ms. McAteer, seconded cal Scent Work trials in that winners will be se - by Mr. Carota, the Board VOTED (in favor: Di - lected per difficulty level (novice, advanced, rectors Biddle, Carota, Cruz, Davies, Feeney, excellent, master) in the Odor Search Division Hamblin, McAteer, Powers, Smyth, Sweetwood, across all search elements (container, interior, Tatro, Wallin; against: Garvin) to consider the exterior, buried). This format will be tested at matter at this meeting waiving its normal notice a trial in California in late October. Regional procedures. Championships are not titling events, however winning dogs will be recognized as the Scent Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Work Novice Regional Champion, Advanced Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unanimously) Regional Champion, Excellent Regional to approve the proposed regulation change, Champion and Master Regional Champion for effective January 1, 2020. their respective region. Winners will also be determined from the Handler Discrimination Scent Work Regional and National Championships Division; the dogs with the best overall per - The Board reviewed a recommendation for formance in their difficulty level will be hon - AKC to offer Scent Work Regional Champi - ored as HD Regional Champions. onship events and a National Championship. The winner of the National will be awarded Qualifying scores earned at the Regionals will

AKC GAZETTE 32 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES count towards standard AKC titles. Master Re - 1. Wall Jump – Addresses the need to clarify gional Champions as well as dogs who placed equipment design and the correct judg - 2nd thru 4th at each Regional will automati - ing of this obstacle. Requested by staff. cally qualify for the following year’s National 2. Tunnels – The 10-13-foot tunnel replaces Championship. the closed tunnel that was removed in 2016 for use in Standard classes. This The eligibility for Regionals will be deter - change allows for more course design mined based on a dog’s level of accomplish - creativity. The addition is a common re - ment in AKC trials. The format for the quest from Agility Judges and was a rec - National as well as for Regionals with be held ommendation of the Agility Advisory as two trials (one on Saturday and one on Sun - Committee. day) plus a Championship Round comprised 3. Weave Poles - Updates the Regulations to of the winner from each class. The Scent Work make weave pole configuration more National Champion will receive the prefix title consistent, reducing configurations that designation, Scent Work National Champion are seldom encountered. Staff believes (SWNC). One dog per year will earn the less than 5 clubs in the county have 9-11 SWNC title. pole weave sets that would need to be re - placed. This was recommended by staff This will be discussed further at the November for uniformity. Board meeting. 4. FAST Class – These changes to the obsta - cle content for the class will allow for in - Refinements to Agility Equipment and Course De - creased flexibility in course design. This sign change was requested by judges and staff The Board reviewed recommend changes to strongly agrees with the request. the Agility Regulations pertaining to agility 5. International Sweepstakes Class (ISC) – equipment and course design. They are To allow more participation in this class brought forward as the result of feedback from the Agility Advisory Committee recom - Agility judges and/or the Agility Advisory Com - mended that all dogs eligible to compete mittee. Specifically, the recommendations ad - at AKC Agility would be eligible to enter dress the wall jump, tunnels, weave poles, the this class when offered. The other obstacle content of the FAST class and require - changes align this non-regular class ments to participate in the International more closely with the FCI Agility Regula - Sweepstakes Class. tions which it was originally designed to mimic.

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This will be discussed further at the November mously) to delete the following wording from Board meeting. the italicized portion of Chapter 11, Section 2: Effective for all events held on and after Janu - CONFORMATION ary 1, 2008, Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Sports & Events, Tim Thomas, Vice President Wickets and Scales - Rules Applying to Dog Shows of Dog Show Judges, Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice Chapter 14, Section 5 President, Sport Services; Glenn Lycan, Direc - The Board reviewed a recommendation by the tor, Event Operations Support; Alan Slay, Di - Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee (DSRC) rector, Event Programs; and Heidi Spaeth, to modify Chapter 14 Section 5 of The Rules Manager, Dog Show Rules & Programs, partici - Applying to Dog Shows, which addresses the pated in this portion of the meeting via video responsibility of Event Committees to provide conference. for determining eligibility with respect to height and weight (wickets and scales). Event Service Fees - Rules Applying to Dog Shows The DSRC’s proposal if adopted would (1) re - Chapter 11, Section 2 vise the italics and insert it into the rule, (2) The Board reviewed a recommendation by the eliminate the reference to specific states and Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee (DSRC) territories, (3) replace the height range for to move Chapter 11, Section 2 of The Rules Ap - wickets and replace with the generic “com - plying to Dog Shows , which addresses Event plete set”, (4) add language pertaining to the Fees, to Chapter 17 as a new Section 3 with re - expectation of scales that meet all AKC re - visions to the italicized section. quirements and with platform of sufficient size to safely accommodate all weighable breeds, Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded and (5) insert language concerning the expec - by Dr. Garvin, the Board VOTED (in favor: Di - tation for equipment at specialty and group rectors Cruz, Feeney, Garvin, McAteer, Powers, shows. Smyth, Sweetwood, Tatro, Wallin; against: Bid - Adoption and implementation of the proposal dle, Carota, Davies, Hamblin) to deny the would require the formation of the defined committee’s proposal to move Chapter 11, guidelines for scales and what is considered a Section 2 of The Rules Applying to Dog Shows platform of sufficient size to be included in to Chapter 17 as a new Section 3. the AKC Show Manual and disseminated to su - perintendents. Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded This will be discussed further at the November by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani - Board meeting.

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Rewording and Reorganization of Chapter 14 Sec - the conformation clubs that held an event in tions 3, 4 and 6 of The Rules Applying to Dog 2018 that did not or will not hold an event in Shows 2019. The Board reviewed a request from the Dele - Each year about fifty clubs hold a different gate Dog Show Rules Committee (DSRC) to number of all-breed shows than they did the reword Chapter 14, Sections 3, 4 and 6 of The year before. Some hold more and some hold Rules Applying to Dog Shows renaming as Sec - less. Club Development conducted an analysis tions 1, 2 and 3 respectively; and in addition, a of sixteen clubs that held an all-breed show(s) recommendation to add new section to ad - in 2018, but no all-breeds shows in 2019. dress a judge’s authority on conditions of class In 2019 there was no net change in the num - other than color, to be inserted as Section 4. ber of all-breed events over 2018. Mr. Sprung will share this information with This will be discussed further at the November our Member clubs. meeting. Show Trial Manual – Listing of Parent Club Titles Junior Eligibility to Participate in the 4-6 Month in Catalogs at National Specialties Beginner Puppy Competition The Staff presented the Board with a memo The Board reviewed a memo based on the advising the Board of Staff’s intent to revise proposal from AKC Board member Ms. Patri - the section of the AKC Show Manual pertain - cia Cruz, to modify the Sanctioned Four-to-Six ing to titles in show catalogs to the following Month (Beginner Puppy) Competition Regu - (underline indicates new text). lations to allow assistants to professional han - Only official AKC titles and AKC recognized dlers eligible to compete in junior titles may be included in the catalog. See showmanship to personally exhibit dogs in the the list of Official AKC Titles for Catalog, Four-to-Six Month (Beginner Puppy) Compe - pp. 13-34 – 13-36. The inclusion of AKC rec - tition, consistent with recent revisions to the ognized titles is not required and at the dis - NOHS regulations related to eligibility within cretion of the event superintendent or the sport. If approved this would be effective secretary . A complete and current listing of January 1, 2020. all prefix, suffix, and recognized parent This will be discussed further at the November club titles along with all title recognition meeting. programs can be found on the AKC websit e at https://www.akc.org/sports/titles-and-abbrevi - All-Breed Events Held in 2018 and not in 2019 ations/ . The Board reviewed a Staff memo detailing For independent parent club national spe -

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cialties only : parent club titles not recog - dle, Carota, Hamblin; abstention: Dr. Davies) nized by the AKC may be included in the to deny the committee’s proposal. show catalog if (1) the title is not affiliated with a competing domestic registry or event Rules, Policies & Guidelines for Conformation Dog hosting organization, and (2) the non-AKC Show Judges recognized parent club title(s) may only be The Board reviewed a memorandum provided listed as suffix titles, and after all AKC titles, to inform the Board of two insertions to the and all AKC recognized parent club or Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation other titles. Dog Show Judges staff intends to include with the next reprint of the booklet. As the inser - There was no objection. tions are predicated upon current AKC rules and policy, staff is presenting this information JUDGING OPERATIONS for the Board’s information and a formal vote Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, should not be required. Sports & Events, and Tim Thomas, Vice Presi - 1. To be added to the section “JUDGING THE dent of Dog Show Judges participated in this DOGS” – Board policy on Acceptable Col - portion of the meeting via video conference. lars and Leashes at Conformation Events – adopted at its August 2019 meeting. Judges Who Ring Steward [P] All dogs must be presented on an ac - The Board reviewed a request, from the Dele - ceptable collar and lead when compet - gate Dog Show Rules Committee, to modify ing at conformation dog shows. An policy in the Rules, Policies and Guidelines for acceptable collar and lead is defined as a Conformation Dog Show Judges to allow judges to single lead and collar combination uti - ring steward at an event with a separate cata - lized for the presentation of the dog. log prior to completing their entire judging as - Special training devices and/or devices signment for the same weekend/cluster. used to mask deficiencies in training, Currently the guideline states: If you are asked temperament or conformation are not to steward, do so only after you have completed your acceptable and not permitted for use at entire judging assignment for the weekend/cluster. conformation dog shows; this include the use of multiple acceptable collars or Following a motion by Mr. Smyth, seconded by lead and collar combinations simultane - Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (in favor: Di - ously. Judges who encounter unaccept - rectors Cruz, Feeney, Garvin, McAteer, Powers, able collars or leashes or multiple Smyth, Sweetwood, Tatro, Wallin; against: Bid - leads/collars being used simultaneously

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at one time, are to require the exhibitor fancy, Judging Operations has elected to rein - to switch to a proper lead/collar or if sert the list of Emeritus judges in the 2020 not possible, to excuse the entry. printed directory which will be available in De - cember 2019. 2. To be added to the section “RULES DIS - Conformation Judging Statistics MISSALS” – Requirement for males to Judging Operations provided to the Board sta - have two normally descended testicles – tistics related to conformation judging applica - Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11 tions considered by the Judges Review Section 8. Committee in the previous three months, July [R] A male which does not have two nor - - September 2019, and the year-to-date sum - mal testicles normally located in the mary statistics for 2019. scrotum, may not compete at any show and is to be disqualified; with exception YTD Approval Statistics to a castrated male may be entered as Following are the 2019 year-to-date summary Stud Dog in the Stud Dog Class and a statistics for New Breed and Additional Breed spayed bitch may be entered as Brood applicants. (see the following page for the charts) Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class. Neutered dogs and spayed bitches may be allowed The Board adjourned at 5:23 p.m. to compete in Veterans Classes only at in - dependent specialties and/or those all- The Board Meeting reconvened on Tuesday, breed shows which do not offer any October 15, 2019 at 8:33 a.m. competitive classes beyond Best of Breed; eligibility for altered veterans to All Directors were present. Also present was compete must be stated in the premium the Executive Secretary. list. (Rules , Chapter 11, Section 8) AKC Museum of the Dog Update There was no objection. Alan Fausel, Executive Director, AKC Museum of the Dog, gave an update on the AKC Museu Listing of Emeritus Judges - Printed Judges m to the Board. He provided information on Directory attendance and Museum Shop revenue as well The Staff provided the Board with a memoran - as the year-to-date donation figures and mem - dum to inform the Board that out of respect bership totals. for their contributions and to better serve the

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HUMAN RESOURCES NJ (2008) LB Dean, Human Resources Director, pre - Great Barrington Kennel Club, Great Barring - sented “Preventing Discrimination and Harass - ton, MA (1941) ment in New York, Manager version” training. Magic Valley Kennel Club, Charleston, WV The interactive e-learning training was pre - (1954) sented to the Board of Directors who partici - Santa Maria Kennel Club, Santa Maria, CA pated in the question challenges and quizzes. (1980) Also in attendance was Jay Waks, Sr. EVP, Gen - eral Counsel. Following the e-learning conclu - Report on Newly Licensed Clubs Approved in June sion all Board member questions were and July 2019 answered. Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Hampton Roads, greater Hampton, VA (including com - CLUBS munities north to Gloucester, south to Suf - Delegates and Member Clubs folk), 21 total households, 17 local. The Board reviewed a report on the prospec - Black Oak Beagle Club of Western North Car - tive Delegate credentials to be published in olina, greater Candler, NC (including commu - two issues of the AKC G AZETTE , a report on nities northwest to Bakersville, north of Member Club Bylaws approved and newly li - Interstate 40), 23 total households, 15 local. censed clubs. Greater Ocala-Gainesville Asso - ciation, greater Ocala, FL (including commu - Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in Au - nities north to Gainesville, south to Kissimmee gust and September 2019 and east/west state borders), 23 total house - Blackhawk Retriever Club, La Crosse, WI holds, 13 local. (2005) Miniature Bull Terrier Club of Southern Cali - Garden State All Terrier Club, New Brunswick, fornia, greater Pasadena, CA (including com -

AKC GAZETTE 39 NOVEMBER 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES munities south to east to Indio, south to San Setting and Payment of Restitution Diego, north to Santa Barbara, northeast to Where appropriate, the Management Discipli - Bakersfield, 53 total households, 31 local. nary Committee (“MDC”) and the Staff Event Silver Falls Kennel Club, greater Salem, OR Committee (“SEC”) will set the amount of (including Marion and Polk counties), 32 total restitution to be paid, to whom the restitution households, 26 local. should be paid, and the date by which pay - ment must be made (“Terms of Restitution”). COMPLIANCE In setting the Terms of Restitution, MDC and David Roberts, Executive, Breeder Develop - SEC will consider the ability of the accused to ment; Bri Tesarz, Director, Compliance, partic - pay within a set time period as well as the in - ipated in this portion of the meeting via jured party’s ability to function. The goal will videoconference. also be to make sure that the injured party is compensated as soon as possible. The person Timeline to Pay Restitution required to pay restitution must provide the The Board at its July 2019 meeting approved AKC with proof of payment prior to the per - the addition of an Explanatory Note with re - son being reinstated or being eligible to have spect to the payment of restitution in regard awards recorded. Payment of restitution prior to disciplinary actions. The Explanatory Note to MDC or SEC reviewing the matter and pro - states “Payment of restitution for damages viding proof thereof will be considered as a shall be paid as a condition of any reinstate - mitigating factor and failure to reach an agree - ment of privileges, in addition to any other ap - ment between the parties involved can be con - plicable conditions.” language. sidered an aggravated factor in determining the penalty level. The Board also asked for staff to prepare a proposed policy on the setting, payment and Penalties: Mitigated and Aggravated (November collection of restitution. 1994 Board meeting, amended October 2019) Circumstances that could, but would not nec - Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded essarily result in an act of misconduct being by Mr. Hamblin, the Board VOTED (unani - Mitigated would include, but not be limited mously) to adopt the following policy with re - to: spect to the setting and payment of restitution 1. The lack of any prior offense. 2. The lack of experience as a participant in events.

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3. The minimal nature of the offense. CONSENT 4. Recognition of wrongdoing. Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded 5. The recommendation of the Events by Dr. Garvin it was VOTED (unanimously) to Committee. approve the following Consent items: 6. Payment of restitution and proof thereof • American English Coonhound Stud Book prior to AKC reviewing the matter. • Hunt Test Titles - Grand Basset Griffon Circumstances that could, but that would not Vendéen necessarily result in an act of misconduct • Lagotto Romagnolo Proposed Breed being Aggravated would include, but not be Standard Revision limited to: • Show Secretaries - Rules Applying to Dog 1. A record of prior offense(s). Shows Chapter 9, Section 2 2. Extensive experience as a participant in • Delegate Approvals events. • Retriever Hunting Tests – Increasing Ca - 3. The seriousness of the offense. pacity in MH Tests 4. Refusal to acknowledge wrongdoing • Match Regulations Update prior to formal issuance of Charges. • Expanded Mentored Conformation Event 5. The recommendation of the Events Option for Local Specialty Clubs Committee 6. The action(s) of the individual resulted American English Coonhound Stud Book in the death of dog(s) The Board VOTED for the American English 7. The misconduct is directed towards or Coonhound Stud Book to remain open until with a person under 18 years of age. July 1, 2030. 8. Failure to reach an agreement regarding restitution prior to AKC reviewing the Hunt Test Trials – Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen matter. The Board VOTED to approve a request from S etting of Penalties the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of Staff was asked to review what privileges America (GBGVCA) to allow the Grand Basset should be impacted when an individual is sus - Griffon Vendéen breed to be eligible to apply pended. for AKC Hunting (HH, SHH, MHH, The following AKC Management actions were re - MHE) titles after having successfully passed a ported: hunt test conducted by the Club (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on of America. the Secretary’s Page) AKC will recognize Grand Basset Griffon

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Vendéens who have earned titles in the Basset Proposed Rule Change Hound Club of America’s Hunting Perform - ance Test Program. Titles earned retroactively RULES APPLYING TO DOG SHOWS can be recognized per the request of the CHAPTER 9 - SUPERINTENDENTS AND SHOW SEC - GBGVCA. RETARIES SECTION 2. Any qualified person may make AKC will begin processing title applications ef - application to The American Kennel Club for fective December 1, 2019. approval to act as Show Secretary of a dog show. There is no limit on the number of Specialty Lagotto Romagnolo Proposed Breed Standard Re - Shows for which an individual may be ap - vision proved Show Secretary. An individual shall be The Board VOTED to permit the Lagotto Ro - approved as Show Secretary for the show or magnolo Club of America, Inc. (LRCA) to bal - shows of only one group or one all-breed club lot its membership on the proposed revisions and any group or all-breed show held on the to the Lagotto Romagnolo Standard in accor - same day and site of the club in a calendar dance with the club’s constitution and by-laws year. An individual must hold a license from The American Kennel Club as Superintendent Show Secretaries - Rules Applying to Dog Shows in order to be approved as Superintendent for Chapter 9, Section 2 more than one group or one all-breed club The Board VOTED to approve a modification and events held the same day and site with the to Chapter 9 Section 2 of the Rules Applying to club in a calendar year. Dog Shows to allow individuals to act as a Show Secretary for only one all-breed or group club Delegates Approved and any additional group or all-breed show Jennifer L. Amundsen held on the same day and site of the club. To represent Badger Kennel Club

The proposal (changes underlined below) will Christine Cone be read at the December 2019 Delegates’ To represent Kanadasaga Kennel Club meeting and voted on at the March 2020 Dele - gates’ meeting. If approved, the effective date John Cornell would be July 1, 2020. To represent Champlain Valley Kennel Club

Judy McMaster Descutner To represent Western Pennsylvania Kennel Association

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Loretta “Sandie” Friend quest that individuals that handle more To represent Virginia Kennel Club than 12 dogs in a hunting test bring along assistance to get the dogs to the Leslie Jaseph proper test and get them to the line in a To represent Columbia Terrier Association of timely manner. Maryland These changes are effective for events held Steven Lisker after January 1, 2020. Changes underlined To represent Akita Club of America below:

Susan Olsen Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting Tests To represent Park Shore Kennel Club for Retrievers, Chapter 1. Section 3. Limiting Entries to Mas - Chris J. Reed ter Hunter Tests To represent Giant Schnauzer Club of Amer - Clubs may at their option limit the number of ica entries in their Master Hunter test to either 66, 100, 132, or 200 entries. Clubs may run un - Joanne Wilds limited Master level tests if they choose. If en - To represent Miniature Pinscher Club of tries are limited, the number must be stated in America the premium and announcements for the event. Entries shall be accepted on a first Retriever Hunting Tests – Increasing Capacity in come, first served basis. The regulations re - MH Tests garding the days required for testing and the The Board VOTED to make three changes to splitting of test levels remains the same as ex - Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting plained in Chapter 1, Section 18. Tests for Retrievers, to increase the capacity of the Master Hunter level test and have a more Remaining paragraphs in this section are un - efficiently run event. changed. 1) Increase the entry limit in the Master level test by approximately 10%, (2) Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting Tests limit the scratch fee for dogs that scratch for Retrievers, prior to closing to approximately the Chapter 1. Section 5. Bitches in Season / credit card processing fee incurred by Scratches / Refunds. the club or entry service, and (3) re - Bitches in season shall not be eligible for entry

AKC GAZETTE 43 MAY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES in any Hunting Test and shall not be allowed ity for having assistance at the event in order on the grounds. Entry fees paid for a bitch to take care of the dogs, get dogs to the withdrawn because of coming in season or for proper test and get them to the line in a timely a dog withdrawn because of injury or illness, manner. or for a dog that dies, shall be refunded in full by the test-giving club. Prior to paying such re - Match Regulations Update fund, the club may require an appropriate vet - The Board VOTED to update the Match Regu - erinary certificate. In the event a dog is lations to allow clubs the option of not print - withdrawn for other reasons after entries have ing the date of the match and location on the closed, the test-giving club is free to formulate face of the ribbon. its own policy regarding refunds provided the said policy is fixed in advance of the mailing of In December 2018, the AKC amended the the premium list for any particular test. Rules Applying to Dog Shows, giving clubs the option of not printing the date of the show If a handler knows that a dog will be with - and location of the show on the face of regular drawn for reasons other than a bitch in sea - and non-regular class placement ribbons. This son, injury, sickness or death, it is in the best update makes the Match Regulations consis - interest of the event that the dog be with - tent with the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. drawn prior to closing so another dog may uti - Changes underlined below: lize the slot. Therefore, the club or an entry service employed by the club, may only charge Match Regulations a scratch fee approximately equal to the credit Chapter 2 Section 7. Ribbons. If ribbons are card processing fee that they incurred. given at sanctioned matches, they shall be of the following colors: Regulations & Guidelines for AKC Hunting Tests First Prize — Rose for Retrievers, Second Prize — Brown Chapter 1. Section 4. Entry requirements. Third Prize — Light Green Fourth Prize — Gray New paragraph 14. Special Prize — Green with Pink Edges (in - Efficient Running of an Events. For the effi - cludes qualifying obedience score) cient running of an event and with considera - Best of Opposite Sex — Lavender tion for fellow participants, an individual that Best of Breed — Orange handles more than 12 dogs in a hunting test Best of Match — Pink and Green (all testing levels) is asked to take responsibil -

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If a ribbon is offered at a Plan OA or OB sanc - With mentored events, points and titles can be tioned match for the Highest Scoring Dog in earned. An AKC Field Rep or AKC designated the regular classes, it shall be Pink and Green. official from a mentoring club will be available If a Plan A or Plan OA match, each ribbon or to assist the club in planning and conducting rosette, if offered , shall be at least two inches the event. A report including details of the wide and approximately eight inches long and mentored event is submitted to Club Rela - bear on its face a facsimile of the seal of The tions. If the results are acceptable, clubs are of - American Kennel Club, the name of the prize, ficially licensed to hold that type of the name of the match-giving club, and the competition. For an existing licensed specialty words “Sanctioned Match”. Ribbons and club which, at this time does not hold confor - rosettes used for regular and non-regular class mation but does hold AKC licensed events to placements may, but are not required, to bear qualify to hold a mentored conformation the date and location of the match on the show, it must have at least 5 club members face, at the option of the club. with extensive experience in the sport. For new local specialty clubs, approximately 50% Mentored Conformation Event Option for Local of club members must have extensive member Specialty Clubs experience in the sport. Expanded Mentored Conformation Event Option for Local Specialty Clubs EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board VOTED to expand the eligibility There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - for the mentored conformation event option cuss sensitive business matters. There was to include newly accredited local Specialty nothing reported out of this session. clubs and existing licensed local Specialty clubs, provided the club has significant mem - It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, October ber experience in various capacities of holding 15, 2019 at 12:34 p.m. shows. Adjourned For existing licensed Specialty clubs, signifi - Attest: cant experience is defined as at least 5 club members with qualifying show management Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary experience. For new Specialty clubs, signifi - cant experience is defined as approximately 50% of the members possess qualifying confor - mation sport experience. This policy is effective immediately.

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