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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DENNIS B. SPRUNG GIINA M. DINARDO JOTSHEEPOHD VO.R BEA PFFHUILTLOIP, JS R. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION President Executive Secretary Chiief Financial Offiicerr Chiief Executive Offiicerr Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America VICE PRESIDENTS JAY WAKS VKICIRES PTREENS BIDAEHNLTKSE BRANDI HUNTER Senior ExecutiKvIe RSTEN BAHLKEV,i cPeu rPerberseidd eCnotnsumer DemanPdublic Relations & Vice President & Purebred Consumer Demand Communications DELEGATE CREDENTIALS General Counsel MARK DUNN, Executive Vice President KEITH FRAZIER, Executive CVYicNeT HPrIAe sBidEeAnGtL, EBS usiness SuppDoOrUt GS eLrJvUicNeGs REN Neil H. Butterklee, Esq., Ronkonkoma, NY, ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKY Assistant General Counsel Sports & Events Executive Vice PresidenSt H& EILA GOFFE , Government Relations American Chinese Crested Club Chief GrowthB ROAffNicDeIr HUNTER , PubMlicA RKe lDatUioNnN s & CommunicHaEtAioTnHs ER MCMANUS Senior Vice President Deputy General Counsel Eleanor S. Campbell, Ambler, PA, Morris Hills THEREDSOAU CGH LINJUNGREN, ExecuRteivgei sVtircaeti oPnre & sident, Sports & Events Senior Vice PresiHdEeAnTt HER MCMusAtoNmUSe,r Deepvueltoyp Gmeennetral CounsMeAl RI-BETH O’NEILL Planning & Operations Sport Services Dog Training Club MARI-BETH O’NEILL, S port Services KEITH FRAZIER AIDEN COLIE PAULA SPEBCuTsOinR e, sCso Srpuoprpaotret Services ELIZABETH SOROTA Toni E. Doake, Norman, OK, Town and Coun - Senior Vice President Services/NC Facility Ops Marketing DAPHNA STRAUS , Business Development Technology try Kennel Club TIM THOMASSH,E JILuAd gGiOnFgF OE perations DAPHNA STRAUS Government Relations Business Development Kevin W. O’Connell, Commerce City, CO, TRIAL BOARDS TRIAL BOARDS Terry-All Kennel Club APPEALSA TPRPIEAALL BS OTARRIADL BOARD TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS TRIAL P E BROFAORRDM CAHNACIRES TRIAL BOARD MARTHA FELRTAELNPSHTE DINE,L E DSQE.O, C, EHSAIQR. , CHAIR DR. KLAUS ANSELM THERESAJ DOOSWEPELHL ,B EESNQA. GE, ESQ. Leah H. Schiller, New Carlisle, OH, Dayton BARBARAM WAR. TMHIEAN FEERL,T EESNQS.T EIN, ESQ. KATHI BROWN BARBATRIMA PCEANRNWY, IELSEQ, .ESQ., CHAIR BARBARBA RPBEANRNAY, WE.S MQ.I E NER, ESQ. CHARLES FOLEY LAURIE RAYMJOONHDN, ERSUQS. SELL Kennel Club MEDORA HARPER DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ. TRIALT BROIARLD B COHAARIRDS MEMBERS DONNA HERZIG ALTERNATES DR. KLAUS ANSELM PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARD THERESA DOWELL, ESQ CARL HOLDER BILL TEAGUE CHARLES FOLEY DAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR EUGENIA HUNTER, ESQ. LAURIE MAULUCCI ROBERT W. MONTLER LAURIE RARYMOGONEDR, HESAQR. T INGER TIM CARWILE, ESQ. MEDORA HARPER DR. ROBERT MYALL JOHN RUSSELL DR. ROBERT MYALL HON. JAMES PHINIZY ALTERNATES BERNARD SCHWARTZ ROBERT STEIN MIKE NECAISE BETTY-ANNE STENMARBK ETTY-ANNE STENMARK BILL TEAGUE JAMES WHITE SYLVIA THOMAS Click here to read the August 2021 issue!

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NOTICE $100 fine. (Australian Shepherds, Border Col - As a result of an Event Committee determi - lies) nation the following individual stands sus - pended of AKC privileges. It should be noted NOTICE that this determination may still be appealed Ms. Becky Raines (Edmond, OK) Action was and may be reversed. Upon expiration of the taken by the Red Dirt Agility Club of Okla - appeal process, an appropriate notice describ - homa for conduct at its May 30, 2021 event. ing the status of the individual’s suspension, if Ms. Raines was charged with physical contact any, will appear in this column: of an insulting or provoking nature. The Staff Ms. Jennifer Clare (Kileen, TX) Event Committee reviewed the Event Commit - Ms. Anne Hier (North Branch, MI) tee’s report and set the penalty as a three- Mr. Noel Hirsch (Port Jervis, NY) month event suspension and $300 fine, Ms. Jana Gibson (Bolivar, MO) effective June 9, 2021. (Miniature Schnauzer) Ms. Tiffany Vallejo (Nolanville, TX) NOTICE NOTICE Mr. Steven McVeigh (Wasilla, AK) Action was Ms. Caron Jones (Pittsboro, NC) Action was taken by the Retriever Club of Alaska for con - taken by Ladies Dog Club for conduct at its duct at it June 19, 2021 event. Mr. McVeigh June 6, 2021 event. Ms. Jones was charged was charged with disorderly conduct. The with disorderly conduct. The Staff Event Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s Committee’s report and set the penalty as a report and set the penalty at as a one-month reprimand at $100 fine. (Labrador Retrievers) suspension from event privileges and $500 fine, effective June 29, 2021. (Airedale Terri - NOTICE ers) The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com - mittee has suspended Ms. Donna Noyes NOTICE (Solon, ME) from all AKC privileges for five Ms. Donna Nagengast (Naples, FL) Action years and imposed a $1,000 fine for refusing to was taken by the Calusa Dog Agility Club for make her dogs and records available for in - conduct at its June 11, 2021 event. Ms. Nagen - spection when requested. (Multiple Breeds) gast was charged with improper treatment in connection with an event. The Staff Event NOTICE Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s re - The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com - port and set the penalty at a reprimand and mittee has reprimanded Ms. Heather Luster

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(Zelienople, PA) for signing an AKC docu - Notification of fine imposed on clubs for can - ment on behalf of another without filing a celling entries for an Agility Trial after the properly completed power of attorney form. entry was closed, Rules Applying to Dog Shows (Collies) Chapter 1, Section 4 Somerset Hills Kennel Club ...... $500 NOTICE The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com - Notification of fine imposed on clubs for late mittee has suspended the following individuals submission of results, Rules Applying to Dog from all AKC privileges for life and imposed a Shows Chapter 17, Section 2 $10,000 fine, for conduct prejudicial to pure - Keystone Collie Club ...... $75 bred dogs, purebred dog events, or the best in - terests of the American Kennel Club based on PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER their violation of the AKC’s Judicial or Adminis - AND BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN KENNEL trative Determination of Inappropriate Treatment CLUB , INC. ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 5, 6 AND Policy: NEW SECTION 7 Effective July 12, 2021: As a result of the Bylaw Amendment approved at Mr. Barry Freidline (New Oxford, PA) Multi - the June 2021 Delegate meeting, these section num - ple Breeds bers have been changed accordingly. When read in Ms. Deborah Freidline (New Oxford, PA) Mul - June 2021 they were Sections 4, 5 and New Section tiple Breeds 6. Ms. Wanda Watson (Bredford, NH) Golden The AKC Board has endorsed the following Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers amendment to ARTICLE VII, Section 5, 6 and New Section 7 of the Charter and Bylaws of the NOTICE American Kennel Club , Inc. proposed by Staff. REPRIMANDS AND FINES This will be voted on at the September 14, Notification of fine imposed on superintend - 2021 Delegates Meeting. ents for late publication of a premium list, ARTICLE VII Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 4, Section 2 SECTION 5. There shall be at least eight regu - Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC ...... $5500 lar meetings of the Board each year. Addi - tional meetings may also be scheduled at the Notification of fine imposed on superintend - direction of the Board. The date, time, ents for late publication of a judging program, method and location of all regular meetings Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 4, Section 2 shall be determined by the Board. Fourteen Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC ...... $600 (14) days notice of said date must be given to

AKC GAZETTE 3 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES each Director by United States mail, tele - OFFICIAL STANDARD OF THE BELGIAN MALINOIS phone or electronic mail. General Appearance: The Belgian Malinois is At the four quarterly Delegate Meetings, Di - a well-balanced square dog, elegant in appear - rectors should attend the Delegate Meetings ance with an exceedingly proud carriage of and other appropriate Delegate functions. head and neck. The dog is strong, agile, well- muscled, alert and full of life. He is hardy and SECTION 6 . Special meetings of the Board built to withstand the rugged Belgian climate. shall be called by the Executive Secretary at He stands squarely on all fours. The whole the direction of the President. Chairman of conformation gives the impression of depth the Board, or on the written request of three and solidity without bulkiness. His elegance (3) Directors. Five (5) days notice of the date, and expression denote great strength of char - time, method and location of such special acter, reflecting his heritage as a herding meeting must be given to each Director by breed. The male should appear unquestion - United States mail, telephone or electronic ably masculine; the female should have a dis - mail unless a waiver of notice of such meetings tinctly feminine look and be judged equally shall have been signed by every Director. with the male.

SECTION 7. (New Section) Any one or more Size, Proportion, Substance: Males are 24 to members of the Board or of any committee 26 inches in height; females are 22 to 24 thereof who is not physically present at a inches; measurement to be taken at the with - meeting of the Board or a committee may par - ers. Males under 23 inches or over 27 inches ticipate by means of a conference telephone and females under 21 inches or over 25 inches or similar communications equipment or by are to be disqualified. The length, measured electronic video screen communication. Par - from the point of the breastbone to the point ticipation by such means shall constitute pres - of the rump, should equal the height. Bone ence in person at a meeting as long as all structure is moderate in proportion to height persons participating in the meeting can hear so that the dog is well balanced throughout each other at the same time and each Direc - and neither spindly or leggy, nor cumbersome tor can participate in all matters before the and bulky. When viewing the silhouette, the Board, including, without limitation, the abil - topline, front legs and back legs should closely ity to propose, object to, and vote upon a spe - approximate a square. cific action to be taken by the Board or committee . Head: The head is carried high. It is long without exaggeration, rectilinear, well-chiseled

AKC GAZETTE 4 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES and dry. The eyes radiate attentiveness and qualification. Complete dentition is preferred. readiness for action. The eyes are of medium Missing teeth should be faulted. size, neither protruding nor sunken, slightly almond shaped, and obliquely set. They are Neck, Topline, Body: The neck is slightly elon - brown, preferably dark brown, with black gated, well-muscled, broadening gradually to - rimmed upper and lower eyelids. Light eyes wards the shoulders, without dewlap, slightly are a fault. The ears are rather small, set high arched, permitting the proud carriage of the and distinctly triangular with a well-cupped head. The withers are pronounced, and the outer ear and pointed tips. They should be back is firm. The loin is solid, short and suffi - stiff and carried upright and vertical when the ciently well-muscled. The croup is very slightly dog is alert. Ears hanging as on a hound, or sloped. The underline rises gently in a harmo - semi-prick ears are disqualifications. Skull and nious curve toward the abdomen, which is nei - muzzle are roughly equal in length, with at the ther tucked-up nor paunchy. The chest is most a very slight bias in favor of the muzzle. neither broad nor narrow, but well let down, The top skull is of medium width, in propor - with the lowest part reaching the elbow. The tion with the length of the head, with a fore - body should give the impression of power head flat rather than round, frontal groove without bulkiness in proportion to the overall not very pronounced; in profile, the head dog. The tail is strong at the base, reaching to planes are parallel; occipital crest, brow ridges the hock, and carried down at rest. It is and zygomatic arches not prominent. The stop curved, raised when moving, but not passing is moderate. The nose is black. The muzzle is of the horizontal or forming a hook or deviation. medium length and well chiseled under the A cropped or stumped tail is a disqualification. eyes, narrowing gradually toward the nose like an elongated wedge. The mouth is well split, Forequarters: The forequarters are muscular which means that when the mouth is open the without excessive bulkiness. The shoulder commissures of the lips are pulled right back, blades are long and sloping, laid flat against the jaws being well apart. The lips are thin, the body, forming a sufficient angle with the tight and strongly pigmented black. The Bel - upper arm to ensure free and efficient move - gian Malinois has a full complement of strong ment. The legs are straight, strong, and paral - white teeth that are evenly set and meet in a lel to each other. The bone is solid but not scissors or level bite. Overshot and undershot heavy; it is more oval than round. Muscle is bites are a fault. An undershot bite in which dry and strong. The pastern is short, strong two or more of the upper incisors lose contact and very slightly sloped. Dewclaws may be re - with two or more of the lower incisors is a dis - moved. The feet are cat-like, well padded with

AKC GAZETTE 5 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES the toes curved close together. The nails are hogany, with black tips on the hairs giving an strong and black except that they may be overlay appearance. The blackening must not white to match the white toe tips. appear as patched or brindled. The under - parts of the body, tail and breeches are lighter Hindquarters: The hindquarters are powerful fawn. Washed-out fawn color on the body is a without heaviness. Angulation of the fault. The mask must be pronounced and hindquarters is in balance with the forequar - tends to encompass the top and bottom lip, ters. The upper and lower thigh bones should the corners of the lips and the eyelids in one approximately parallel the shoulder blade and single black zone. The mask and ears appear upper arm, respectively. Legs are parallel to black. The tips of toes may be white, and a each other. The thighs should be well mus - small white spot on the breastbone is permit - cled. The hocks are short, strong, parallel and ted, not to extend to the neck. White mark - moderately angulated. Metatarsi are strong ings, except as noted, are faulted. Any color or and short. Dewclaws, if any, may be removed. color combination not described in the stan - The hind feet are slightly oval, toes are arched dard should be disqualified. and compact. Pads are thick and well-padded. Nails are dark and strong, although they may Gait: The movement is smooth, free and easy, be white to match white toes. seemingly never tiring, exhibiting facility of movement rather than a hard driving action. Coat: The coat should be comparatively short, The Belgian Malinois single tracks at a fast straight, hard enough to be weather resistant, gait, the legs, both front and rear, converging with dense undercoat. It should be very short toward the center line of gravity, while the on the head, ears, and lower legs. The hair is topline remains firm and level, parallel to the somewhat longer around the neck where it line of motion with no crabbing. The breed forms a collarette, and on the tail and backs of shows a marked tendency to move in a circle the thighs. The coat should conform to the rather than a straight line. body without standing out or hanging down. Lack of sufficient undercoat to form a double Temperament: Correct temperament is essen - coat is a fault. Hair that is too long, silky or tial to the working character of the Belgian wiry is a fault. The Belgian Malinois is a natu - Malinois. He is alert, intelligent, inquisitive ral breed and there is no need for excessive and confident, showing neither fear nor ag - grooming. gression. He is energetic, ready for action, yet highly responsive to his owner’s direction. His Color: The ideal coloring is a rich fawn to ma - lively character should be evident in his proud

AKC GAZETTE 6 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES carriage and sparkling attentive eyes. The Bel - game. Except for size and ear options, there gian Malinois is an exceptional watchdog. Vigi - are no differences between the Standard and lant yet responsive, he balances all the Toy varieties of the Manchester Terrier. The qualities needed in a stock dog, protector and Toy variety is a diminutive version of the Stan - sensible working partner. He is firmly loyal to dard variety. those he loves but may be indifferent with strangers. Displays of fear or aggression are to Size, Proportion, Substance: The Toy variety be severely penalized. shall not exceed 12 pounds. It is suggested that clubs consider dividing the American- Disqualifications: bred and Open classes by weight as follows: 7 Males under 23 inches or over 27 inches and fe - pounds and under, over 7 pounds and not ex - males under 21 inches or over 25 inches. ceeding 12 pounds. Ears hanging as on a hound, or semi-prick ears. The Standard variety shall be over 12 pounds An undershot bite in which two or more of the upper and not exceeding 22 pounds. Dogs weighing incisors lose contact with two or more of the lower in - over 22 pounds shall be disqualified. It is sug - cisors. gested that clubs consider dividing the Ameri - A cropped or stumped tail. can-bred and Open classes by weight as Any color or color combination not described in the follows: Over 12 pounds and not exceeding 16 standard. pounds, over 16 pounds and not exceeding 22 pounds. Approved July 13, 2021 The Manchester Terrier, overall, is slightly Effective October 6, 2021 longer than tall. The height, measured verti - cally from the ground to the highest point of OFFICIAL STANDARD OF THE MANCHESTER the withers, is slightly less than the length, TERRIER measured horizontally from the point of the General Appearance: A small black short shoulders to the rear projection of the upper coated dog with distinctive rich mahogany thigh. The bone and muscle of the Manches - markings and a taper style tail. In structure, ter Terrier is of sufficient mass to ensure the Manchester presents a sleek, sturdy yet ele - agility and endurance. gant look and has a wedge shaped long and The Toy variety over 12 pounds shall be ex - clean head with a keen, bright, alert expres - cused. Disqualification: Standard Variety - sion. The smooth, compact, muscular body ex - Weight over 22 pounds. presses great power and agility enabling the Manchester to kill vermin and course small Head: The Manchester Terrier has a keen and

AKC GAZETTE 7 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES alert expression . The nearly black, almond is slim, graceful and of moderate length. It shaped eyes are small, bright and sparkling. gradually becomes larger as it approaches and They are set moderately close together slant - blends smoothly with the sloping shoulders. ing upwards on the outside. The eyes neither The topline shows a slight subtle arch over the protrude nor sink in the skull. Eye lid and rim robust loins falling slightly to the tail set. pigmentation is black. Correct ears for the While standing or in motion, a flat or roached Standard variety are the naturally erect ear, back is a serious fault for both varieties. The the cropped ear or the button ear. No prefer - chest is narrow between the legs and deep in ence is given to any of the ear types. The natu - the brisket. The forechest is moderately de - rally erect ear and button ear are wider at the fined. The ribs are well sprung, flattened in base tapering to pointed tips and carried well the lower end to permit clearance of the up on the skull. Cropped ears are long, forelegs. The underline is tucked up extend - pointed and carried erect. The only correct ing in an arched line from the deep brisket. ear for the Toy variety is the naturally erect The taper style tail is moderately short reach - ear. They are wider at the base tapering to ing no further than the hock joint. It is set on pointed tips and carried well upon the skull. at the end of the croup being thicker where it The head is long, narrow, tight skinned and al - joins the body. The tail tapers to a point car - most flat with a slight indentation up the fore - ried no higher than the back. While standing head. It resembles a blunted wedge in frontal or in motion, a flat or roached back is a seri - and profile views. The muzzle and skull are ous fault for both varieties. equal in length. There is a visual effect of a slight stop as viewed in profile. The muzzle is Forequarters: The shoulder blades and the well filled under the eyes with no visible cheek upper arm are relatively the same length. The muscles. The underjaw is full and well defined distance from the elbow to the withers is ap - and the nose is black. Tight black lips lie close proximately the same as the distance from the to the jaw. The bite is a true scissors bite. Level elbow to the ground. The elbows lie close to bite is acceptable. The jaws are powerful with the brisket. The shoulders are well laid back. full and proper dentition. The teeth are white The forelegs are straight of proportionate and strongly developed. Wide, flaring, blunt length and placed well under the brisket. The tipped, or "bell" ears are a serious fault for pasterns are almost perpendicular. Dew claws both varieties. Disqualification: Toy Variety – may be removed. The front feet are compact Cropped or button ears. and well arched. The two middle toes are slightly longer than the others. The pads are Neck, Topline, Body: The slightly arched neck thick and toenails are jet black.

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Hindquarters: The thigh is muscular with the under the tail and on the vent but only of length of the upper and lower thighs being ap - such size as to be covered by the tail. White on proximately equal. The stifle is well turned. any part of the coat is a serious fault and a dis - The hindquarters are in balance with the well qualification whenever the white forms a laid back shoulders. The hocks are well let patch or stripe measuring as much as one half down. Dew claws may be removed. The hind inch at its longest dimension. Any color other feet are shaped like those of a cat with thick than black and tan shall be disqualified. pads and jet-black nails. Soundness and type supersede color and markings. Coat: The coat is smooth, short, dense, tight and glossy. Gait: The gait is free and effortless with good reach of the forequarters. Rear quarters have Color: The coat is jet black with rich ma - strong, driving power to match the front hogany tan which does not blend into each reach. Hocks fully extend. Each rear leg moves other, but abruptly form clear, well defined in line with the foreleg of the same side, nei - lines of color. There is a very small tan spot ther thrown in nor out. When moving at a over each eye and a very small tan spot on trot, the legs converge toward the center of each cheek. On the head, the muzzle is gravity of the dog. tanned to the nose. The nose and nasal bone are jet black. The tan extends under the Temperament: The Manchester Terrier is nei - throat ending in the shape of the letter V. The ther aggressive nor shy. He is keenly obser - inside of the ears are partly tan. There are tan vant, devoted yet discerning. Not being a spots, called “rosettes” on each side of the sparring breed, the Manchester Terrier is gen - chest above the front legs. These are more erally friendly with other dogs. Excessive shy - pronounced in puppies than in adults. There ness or aggressiveness shall be considered a is a black “thumb mark” patch on the front of serious fault. each foreleg at the pastern. The remainder of the foreleg is tan to the carpus joint. There is Faults: a distinct black “pencil mark” line running • Toy Variety: Over 12 pounds shall be ex - lengthwise on the top of each toe on all four cused. feet. Tan on the hind leg should continue • Both varieties: from the penciling on the toes up the inside Wide, flaring, blunt tipped or “bell” ears. of the legs to a little below the stifle joint. The Flat or roached back while standing or in outside of the hind legs is black. There is tan motion.

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Excessive shyness or aggressiveness. of wrinkle when at ease. Skull flat between ears White on any part of the coat. and broad; jaws square and powerful with min - imal dewlap. Head forms a blunt triangle when Disqualifications: viewed from above. Fault - Narrow or snipy Standard Variety - Weight over 22 pounds. head. Muzzle - Broad and full. Distance from Toy Variety – Cropped or button ears. nose to stop is to distance from stop to occiput Both Varieties – White on any part of the coat when - as 2 is to 3. Stop - Well defined, but not too ever the white forms a patch or stripe measuring as abrupt. A shallow furrow extends well up fore - much as one half inch at its longest dimension. head. Nose - Broad and black. Black noses on Any color other than black and tan. white Akitas preferred, but a lighter colored Approved July 13, 2021 nose with or without shading of black or gray Effective October 6, 2021 tone is acceptable. Disqualification –partial or total lack of pigmentation on the nose surface. PROPOSED AKITA STANDARD FOR COMMENT: Any nose color other than black, except on In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed white Akitas. Ears - The ears of the Akita are Standard Revisions this is being published to characteristic of the breed. They are strongly receive any comments prior to the balloting of erect and small in relation to rest of head. If the club membership. Any comments may be ear is folded forward for measuring length, tip forwarded directly to: will touch upper eye rim. Ears are triangular, Mari-Beth O’Neill slightly rounded at tip, wide at base, set wide VP Sport Services on head but not too low, and carried slightly [email protected] forward over eyes in line with back of neck. Disqualification - Drop or broken ears. Eyes - General Appearance: Large, powerful, alert, Dark brown, small, deep-set and triangular in with much substance and heavy bone. The shape. Eye rims black and tight. Lips and broad head, forming a blunt triangle, with Tongue - Lips black and not pendulous; deep muzzle, small eyes and erect ears carried tongue pink. Teeth - Strong with scissors bite forward in line with back of neck, is character - preferred, but level bite acceptable. Disqualifi - istic of the breed. The large, curled tail, bal - cation - undershot or overshot. ancing the broad head, is also characteristic of the breed. Neck and Body: Neck - Thick and muscular; comparatively short, widening gradually toward Head: Massive but in balance with body; free shoulders. A pronounced crest blends in with

AKC GAZETTE 10 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES base of skull. Body - Longer than high, as 10 is to straight, harsh and standing somewhat off body. 9 in males; 11 to 9 in bitches. Chest wide and Hair on head, legs and ears short. Length of deep; depth of chest is one-half height of dog at hair at withers and rump approximately two shoulder. Ribs well sprung, brisket well devel - inches, which is slightly longer than on rest of oped. Level back with firmly-muscled loin and body, except tail, where coat is longest and moderate tuck-up. Skin pliant but not loose. Se - most profuse. Fault - Any indication of ruff or rious Faults - Light bone, rangy body. feathering. Tail - Large and full, set high and carried over back or against flank in a three-quarter, full, or Color and Marking Patterns: Any color in - double curl, always dipping to or below level cluding white; brindle; or pinto. Exceptions: of back. On a three-quarter curl, tip drops well Merle marking pattern. Liver color. Colors down flank. Root large and strong. Tail bone are rich, brilliant and clear and markings are reaches hock when let down. Hair coarse, well balanced, with or without mask or blaze. straight and full, with no appearance of a White Akitas have no mask. Pinto has a white plume. Disqualification - Sickle or uncurled background with large, evenly placed patches tail. covering head and more than one-third of body. Undercoat may be a different color from Forequarters and Hindquarters: Forequarters outer coat. Disqualification - Merle marking - Shoulders strong and powerful with moder - pattern. Liver color. ate layback. Forelegs heavy-boned and straight as viewed from front. Angle of pastern 15 de - Gait: Brisk and powerful with strides of moder - grees forward from vertical. Faults - Elbows in ate length. Back remains strong, firm and or out, loose shoulders. Hindquarters - Width, level. Rear legs move in line with front legs. muscular development and bone comparable to forequarters. Upper thighs well developed. Size: Males 26 to 28 inches at the withers; Stifle moderately bent and hocks well let bitches 24 to 26 inches. Disqualification - dogs down, turning neither in nor out. Dewclaws - under 25 inches; bitches under 23 inches. On front legs generally not removed; dewclaws on hind legs generally removed. Feet - Cat Temperament: Alert and responsive, dignified feet, well knuckled up with thick pads. Feet and courageous. Akitas may be intolerant of straight ahead. other dogs, particularly of the same sex.

Coat: Double-coated. Undercoat thick, soft, Disqualifications: dense and shorter than outer coat. Outer coat Partial or total lack of pigmentation on nose.

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Any nose color other than black, except on white Ak - warning most predators to stay away. Bergam - itas. ascos are mountain sheepdogs that are slightly Drop or broken ears. longer than tall. Their unique skeletal struc - Undershot or overshot. ture makes them well-equipped for working in Sickle or uncurled tail. rough terrain. Correct, efficient movement is Dogs under 25 inches; bitches under 23 inches. essential. Owing to the steeper shoulder and Merle marking pattern. pelvis angles, they have a free, low-reaching, Liver color. extended elastic trot with both front and rear feet remaining close to the ground. Having PROPOSED BERGAMASCO SHEEPDOG STANDARD no need for speed, their gait is a steady, slow FOR COMMENT: trot that can be maintained for long periods In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed without tiring. Standard Revisions this is being published to receive any comments prior to the balloting of There is a fair amount of variation both with the club membership. Any comments may be respect to size and coat. The variations dis - forwarded directly to: cussed in detail below are not considered un - Mari-Beth O’Neill desirable as they do not affect the working VP Sport Services ability of the dog. [email protected] The ideal, Bergamasco at any stage in coat de - General Appearance: The Bergamasco, with velopment is a well-balanced dog with a rustic origins dating back almost 2000 years, is a true appearance. The ideal height ranges from 21 heritage breed, which developed unique char - to 25 inches. acteristics without man-made aesthetics. Size, Proportion, Substance: The Bergamasco The Bergamasco Sheepdog is a medium-sized is ideally suited to move and guard sheep on dog of rustic appearance with an abundant the alpine rocky slopes and pastures with a coat covering all parts of the body. Strong, body slightly longer than tall. Built for sound and brave, the Bergamasco is above all strength and resistance, the Bergamasco has a very intelligent, calm and even-tempered. The lean, athletic build on sturdy (but not heavy) distinctive flocks (flat woolly strands of felted bones with a well-developed chest, ample tho - hair) that cover their bodies protect them rax, relatively short necks with firm, limber from the elements, as well as making them ap - muscles. This framework is well-muscled, with - pear larger, with a foreboding appearance out being thick or bulky. The length of body

AKC GAZETTE 12 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES measured from point of shoulder to point of Ears - The ears are soft and thin and hang buttocks is 5 to 6 percent longer than the down on either side of the face. The ears are height measured at the withers. (Height-to- set high. At its widest point, the ear is from 2½ length ratio approximately 10:10.5 to 11.) to 3 inches wide. Ear length does not exceed Measured at the withers, the ideal dog stands half the length of the head, and shorter is pre - 23½ inches and the ideal bitch stands 22 ferred. The top two-thirds of the ear is trian - inches. However, there is a fair amount of gular, with slightly rounded tips. When the variation in the breed with respect to height, dog is alert, the ears prick up at the base, with and taller females or shorter males are accept - the top two-thirds semi-drooping. Viewed able as long as they are between 21 and 25 from the side, the ears appear to be an exten - inches tall. Disqualification – Height under 21 sion of the curve of the back of the neck. The inches. Any height over 25 inches should be ears may either be flocked or not. Skull - The considered a fault; the seriousness of the fault skull is slightly domed between the ears and is equivalent to the extent of the deviation. rounded at the forehead. The skull is as wide The minimum height requirement of 21 as it is long and features a prominent occiput inches shall not apply to dogs or bitches under and a marked median furrow. twelve months of age. Muzzle - The depth and width of the muzzle, measured at midpoint, are each half the Head: The head is large, roughly proportion - length of the muzzle. The muzzle is blunt, ta - ate to the size of the dog. The skull and muz - pering only slightly toward the nose. The zle are of equal length, (parallel to one upper longitudinal planes of the skull and the another) and joined at a pronounced stop. muzzle are parallel. Nose - The nose is large The hair on the head may either be flocked or and black, with big, well-opened nostrils. In not. In either case, the typical disheveled ap - profile, the nose is on the same line as the top pearance is natural and rustic. Eyes - The eyes of the muzzle and does not extend beyond the are large, oval, and set just slightly obliquely. forepart of the muzzle. Disqualification – Eye color is chestnut, with the darkness of the Dudley nose. Lips - The lips are tight and color varying from hazel to dark brown. The black pigmented. Bite and Teeth: The jaw is eye rims are tight-fitting and black pigmented; wide with strong, evenly spaced teeth meeting eyelashes are particularly long so that they can in a scissors bite. The line of the incisors is lift the hair falling from the forehead over the straight and perpendicular to the outside lines eyes. The expression is attentive and calm. of the jaw. A level bite is acceptable. Serious Disqualifications – Any lack of pigmentation of Faults – Overshot, with a space greater than the eye rims; one (or two) full blue eye(s). one eighth of an inch. Undershot bite, such

AKC GAZETTE 13 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES that there is a complete loss of contact by all than other breeds who work on flat terrain the incisors. where speed and stride width are more impor - tant than power. Therefore, at a trot, the Neck, Topline, Body: Neck - The neck is Bergamasco’s drive will not be as high and strong, slightly arched, with well-developed long as other herding dogs. Tail - The tail is muscles. Measured from the nape to the for - natural and undocked, thick at the base, and ward edge of the withers, the neck is 20 per - tapering to the tip, inserted in the lower third cent shorter than the length of the head. The of a steep croup. When in repose, the tail neck circumference is at least twice the length hangs down to the hock and curves slightly of the neck. There is no dewlap. The hair on outward. While moving the tail flags outward the neck forms a thick collar with a varying de - laterally, as an extension of the topline with gree of flocks present. In action, the neck is the crook raised above the topline. carried forward with its upper profile almost a continuation of the topline, with only a slight Forequarters: The legs are straight when angle at the withers. Topline - The stacked side viewed from the front and side and well-pro - silhouette presents a level topline to a slight portioned in relation to the size of the dog. rise over the loin with a slightly sloping croup Shoulders - The shoulders are tightly knit and falling off to a low-set tail. While moving, the strong. The shoulder blades are wide and topline is level. Body - Chest and Ribs: The long with a steep angulation, 55 to 60 degrees chest is heart-shaped when felt from the front. from the horizontal. The length is at least The rib cage is well-sprung and let down to one-fourth the height at the withers. Upper the elbow. (The depth of the rib cage is equal Arms - The upper arms are strong and well- to half the dog's height at the withers.) Tuck- muscled. They are just slightly longer than the up - Tuck-up is nearly absent. Back - The back shoulder blades. The angle formed by the is straight. Loin - The loin is slightly convex, upper arm and shoulder blade is about 115 firmly joining the back and the croup. Croup degrees. The ratio between the distance from - In the Bergamasco, the croup is slightly slop - withers to elbow and from elbow to the ing about 35 degrees downward from the hori - ground is 1:1. This is essential for a dog which zontal. Pelvis - The pelvis is well-developed. has to move both up and downhill where extra The length is 31 to 32 percent of the height at effort is required. Elbows - Elbows are set on a the withers with a fallaway of 35 to 40 degrees plane parallel to the body. They are neither from horizontal. Due to the steeper inclina - close to the body nor jutting out. The tion of the pelvis, the rear extension is lesser humero-radial angle (between upper-arm and

AKC GAZETTE 14 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES forearm) ranges from 150 to 155 degrees. upper thighs, with lean muscles. They slope The hair hanging down from the elbows is downward and back, forming an angle of profuse, long and thick, tending to flock. about 105 to 110 degrees at the stifle joint Forearms - The forearms are strong with lean (femur-tibia). There is a well-defined furrow muscle. They are roughly the same length as between the tendon and the bone above the the upper arms (1:1) and are placed so that hock. Hocks - The distance from the point of the point of the elbow is on a vertical line hock to the ground is no less than 25 percent falling from the top of the shoulder blade. of the height at the withers. Viewed from be - Pasterns - The pastern joint (carpus) follows hind, the rear pasterns are vertical and paral - the vertical line of the forearm and is very mo - lel to one another. Viewed from the side, the bile and lean. The pasterns are straight when rear pasterns are vertical and placed so that viewed from the front, and slightly sloping the hocks just slightly extend past a vertical when viewed from the side (about 10 degrees line dropped from the point of buttock. The from vertical). Dewclaws - Dewclaws may be angle of the hock joint (tibio-tarsal) is about removed. Feet - The front feet are oval 130 to 135 degrees. Dewclaws - Dewclaws may shaped, arched with tight toes, well-flocked be removed. Feet - The back feet are slightly with hair. smaller than the front ones. They are oval Pads - The pads of the feet are thick and black shaped, arched with tight toes, well-flocked pigmented with a tight skin. Nails - The toe - with hair. Pads - The pads of the feet are thick nails are strong and black. and black pigmented with a tight skin. Nails - The toenails are strong and black. Hindquarters: The Legs are straight when viewed from the back and well-proportioned Coat: The Bergamasco is a rustic, working in relation to the size of the dog. The femur dog with a coat that takes years to reach matu - and tibia are roughly the same length. This, rity, and can vary considerably. As discussed in in combination with the 35 to 40 degree slope detail below, the distribution, size, texture and of the pelvis, make the dog better suited for lo - thickness of the flocks grow differently in each comotion over hilly territories. Upper Thighs individual. A young dog’s coat goes through a - The upper thighs are long, wide, and well- number of stages in the early years. Female muscled, sloping downward and forward at a coats are subject to change due to hormones 95 to 100 degree angle from the pelvis. Stifles and raising pups. These are natural differ - (Knees) - The Stifles are perfectly in line with ences and therefore are not to be weighed the limbs, neither turned in nor out. Lower heavily. Thighs - The lower thighs are as long as the

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The make-up of the Bergamasco's coat is ex - top of head and ears may either be flocked or tremely complex. The hair is composed of not. In either case, the typical disheveled ap - three types of hair: undercoat, "goat hair," and pearance is natural and rustic and hangs over woolly hair. The undercoat is short, dense, and the eyes. The eyelashes are exceptionally long of fine texture adhering to the skin forming a and serve to hold the hair/flocks somewhat protective, waterproof layer. The "goat hair" is away from the eyes. The coat is never shaven strong and rough in texture, as in goats, which or the wool brushed out. Trimming is accept - stays smooth without tufting together with it - able for hygienic reasons and the ease of move - self. The third type of hair is woolly hair. This ment around the feet and pads. Trimming is type is somewhat finer in texture and grows to - not acceptable to alter the traditional rustic ap - gether in tufts. The "goat hair" and the woolly pearance of the dog. hair naturally weave together over time and form the flocks, which have a tight consistency Puppies: From birth to 10 to 12 months of akin to boiled wool. The flocks are somewhat age, the coat is soft and short. At approxi - flat, irregular in shape, and sometimes open in mately 9 to 10 months of age, the goat hair a fan-shape at the tip. The distribution of the and woolly undercoat begin to grow in. goat and woolly hair over the body is not ho - Human intervention is usually required to sep - mogeneous. Because of this, there is little uni - arate the coat into the beginnings of flocks at formity in the abundance, size and width of the this point. This leads to the formation of in - flocks throughout the body. For instance, in formal bundles, then eventually to stubby for - the saddle area and in the upper top part of mations that can give an unkempt and messy the neck, “goat hair" predominates, resulting appearance at this period of the dog’s life. in a smoother texture and less flock formation. This is natural and unavoidable. It is only at However, the complete absence of wool is not approximately 3 years of age that the flocks acceptable. Below the saddle, from the height will have grown long enough for the unique of the shoulders down, the remaining parts of look for which the dog is known to begin to be the neck, and on the chest the presence of the achieved. The flocks continue to grow woolly hair is more prevalent; thus, has more throughout the dog’s life. They may reach the flock formation. On the back of the body and ground at 5 to 6 years of age; hence young the legs, the woolly hair is very abundant and dogs must not be penalized for a coat which mingles with the reduced quantity of "goat has not yet lengthened. hair;" thus, an abundance of flocks form in this region. The hair on the legs also hangs in Color: Bergamascos are born genetically black flocks rather than feathering. The hair on the or gray (blue merle, black with part of the

AKC GAZETTE 16 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES body diluted into lighter grey). The color asco’s gait is focused on resistance, strength often changes to different shades as the dog and low center of gravity, with both fore and matures. The majority of dogs born black as hind feet closer to the ground. The forward well as the black patches of the merle dogs will and backward reach, while extended are less lighten into shades of grey from light to char- than flatland herding breeds. The propor- coal due to a “fading black” gene; a few will re- tions and angles of the fore and hind quarters main black. provide the needed for strength and resilience A superficial coloring includes shading of Is- in hilly terrain. Their natural gait is slower abella and fawn at the lower part of flocks as a paced than other herding dogs. result of discoloration of old hair under the in- fluence of sun, water and atmospheric factors The proper gait for the Bergamasco is a free, in general as well as ageing of the hair. The extended, elastic, slow trot with both front and loose hairs gradually change color: the gray rear feet remaining close to the ground, in hairs turn yellowish while the black ones take order to achieve a calm and balanced move- on a tawny hue. The overall look of these may ment while preserving energy in a mountain- be more reddish brown from a distance. The ous terrain. The pasterns are supple and flex flocks must be examined at the roots, close to freely at a 90-degree angle. The head is car- the skin, here the coat must be either black or ried forward with the neck forming a slight gray. Solid white is not allowed but white angle at the withers. The topline is level, and markings are acceptable if they cover no more the tail flags outward laterally with the crook than one-fifth of the body. Disqualification – raised above the topline. White coat color on more than one-fifth of the total area of the body. Temperament: The function of the Bergam- asco sheepdog is to drive and guard herds and Gait: Bergamascos had to adapt to various livestock in general, a task for which the breed ways of moving the sheep, sometimes covering expresses consummate ability, thanks to its long distances every day to get to the grazing qualities of vigilance, concentration and har- grounds, while at other times they would only monious build. The Bergamasco’s capacity for cover short distances within specific areas. learning and strong determination are com- The gait must have steady and elastic move- bined with a calm and patient temperament. ment with resistance for efficiency and power. They are bred to think for themselves and as- Due to its unique angulations of the fore and sess each situation. This does account for hind quarters and compact build, the Bergam- some of the stubbornness that runs in them.

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Bergamascos have a unique ability to size peo - forwarded directly to: ple up and determine the appropriate way to Mari-Beth O’Neill interact with both family members and VP Sport Services strangers. While they may appear aloof, they [email protected] are ever watchful. Just because the eyes are not seen does not mean they are not watching. General Appearance: The Cane Corso is an They have an eager-to-please nature and estab - ancient Italian medium-large sized Molossoid. lish a close relationship with humans. The A powerful, agile breed with a large, distinc - breed must never be aggressive without cause, tive headpiece, substantial bone, and well-de - or fearful. Bergamascos are highly intelligent fined muscle mass. He is balanced, strong, and and self-possessed and may display indifference moves with effortless efficiency. He is intuitive, to attempts to engage their attention. intelligent, and confident. Physically and men - tally, he is ideally equipped for his traditional Serious Faults: Overshot, with a space greater roles as a property guardian, hunter of diffi - than one eighth of an inch. Undershot bite, cult game such as the wild boar, and all- such that there is a complete loss of contact by around utility dog to the rural Italian people. all the incisors. Size, Proportion, Substance: A muscular, bal - Disqualifications: anced, large boned dog, distinctly rectangular Height under 21 inches. The minimum height re - in proportion and athletically built. The dog's quirement of 21 inches shall not apply to dogs or length, measured from the prosternum to the bitches under twelve months of age. point of buttock, is approximately, but no less Any lack of pigmentation of the eye rims; one (or than, 11 percent greater than the height of two) full blue eye(s). the dog measured from the top of the shoul - Dudley nose. der blades the ground. Height - Dogs: 25 to White coat color on more than one-fifth of the total 27½ inches, Bitches: 23½ to 26 inches. Weight area of the body . - Proportionate to height.

PROPOSED CANE CORSO STANDARD FOR Head: The overall headpiece is large, chiseled COMMENT: and impressive; both skull and muzzle have a In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed squared appearance. The planes of the skull Standard Revisions this is being published to and muzzle are slightly convergent; they are receive any comments prior to the balloting of never parallel or divergent. Total length is ap - the club membership. Any comments may be proximately one-third of the height at the

AKC GAZETTE 18 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES withers. The circumference of the head meas - the front plane of the muzzle. Pigment is ured at the cheekbones is more than twice the black or grey, matching the dog, and is com - total length of the head; skin is firm and plete. smooth. Skull - Viewed from the front is wide Muzzle - Very broad and deep with a squared and square in appearance, width is equal to appearance. Length is approximately one- the length. Back skull is wide. The brow and third of the total length of the entire head - cheekbones are prominent. From the side: a piece, not shorter. Depth of muzzle is nearly prominent arch begins above the eyes and equal to its length. The top and bottom muz - then flattens backward towards the occiput. zle planes are parallel, and the nose and chin Viewed from the top it has a square appear - form a perpendicular line. Viewed from the ance due to lateral side planes, the zygomatic front: the anterior face should look flat and arches and powerful muscles swathing it. Stop form a trapezoid, wider at the bottom. Muzzle - Well defined and deep due to developed and is not narrow or snipey. Lips - Rather firm. bulging frontal sinuses and prominent brow. Upper lips moderately hanging, they join Expression - Very alert and attentive. Some wrin - under the nostrils to form an inverted “U”. kling on the forehead can occur when alert. Pigmentation matches color pigment of dog. Eyes - Medium-sized, oval-shaped, not round or Bite - Slightly undershot (¼ inch or less) or bulging, tight fitting rims preferred with only level are preferred. Scissor bite is acceptable if a minimal amount of haw being visible. Eyes the parameters of the head and muzzle are should be wideset and sit just slightly above correct. The incisors are firmly placed in a the muzzle plane and in a sub frontal position. straight line to give the jaw the greatest possi - Eye Color - dark brown to a light amber, corre - ble width. Full dentition is preferred although lating with coat color. Pigmentation of the eye the absence of P1s are not faulted. Excessive rims is complete. It is either black or grey, undershot, meaning more than a ¼ inch is so matching the pigment color of dog. Disqualifi - severe a fault as to render the exhibit ineligi - cation – Blue eye(s) or wall-eyed. Ears - ble for award. Disqualification: wry mouth. Wideset. May be cropped or uncropped, if cropped it is in an equilateral triangle. If un - Neck, Topline, Body: Neck - Strong and cropped, they are medium-sized, triangular in slightly arched, flowing smoothly into the shape, held tight to the cheeks, and not ex - shoulders with a small amount of dewlap. The tending beyond the jawbone. Nose - Large length of the neck is approximately one third and wide with well-opened nostrils, the nose is the height at the withers. Body - The trunk is an extension of the topline of the muzzle. It rectangular in proportion. The depth of the does not protrude beyond nor recede behind chest reaches down to the point of the elbow,

AKC GAZETTE 19 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES which is approximately half the total height at of the limb at the elbow is equal to 50 percent the highest point of the shoulder blades. Ribs of the height at the withers. Shoulders - Mus - are long and well sprung. Moderate tuck-up. cular; Shoulder blades are long and well laid Chest – Viewed from the front: Broad, well- back. muscled and oval-shaped, measuring slightly Upper arm - Strong, muscled, with good bone. wider than of the height of the dog. From Corresponds in length and angle to the shoul - the side: Po⅓werful and well-muscled, the der blade. Elbows sit well under the front prosternum is visible. Back - Wide, strong, quarters, aligned with the sternum floor, di - muscular. Highest part of the shoulder blade rectly under the withers. They are parallel; ad - slightly rising above the strong, level backline. here to the rib cage and turn neither in nor Loin - Short, broad, well-muscled and joined out. Forearm - straight, parallel to each other harmoniously to the backline. Croup - Long, and with good bone and well-muscled. Front wide, slightly sloping. Rump has significant, Pasterns - When viewed from the front, they well-defined muscle mass. Tail - Tail set is an are in a straight vertical line with the forearm, extension of the backline. It is thick at the root neither turning in or out. They are strong and with not much tapering at the tip. When not flexible. Front Feet - Round with well-arched, in action carried low, otherwise horizontal or gathered toes (catlike). Lean hard dark pads slightly higher than back, not to be carried in and nails except in the case of white toes. a vertical position, it is docked at the 4th verte - Front dewclaws - Can remain or be removed, if brae. Natural tails are accepted, though not left intact should only be a single dewclaw on preferred. In the case of natural tails, the tip each leg. reaches the hock but not below. Carried low, it is neither broken nor kinked but supple. Hindquarters: As a whole, are powerful, strong Hanging when the dog is in repose; generally and balanced with the front quarters. Thighs - carried level with the back or slightly above Upper and lower thighs are of corresponding the level of the back when the dog is in action, length, well-muscled and powerful. Stifle - without curving over the back or being curled. Should be moderately angulated, strong. Legs Disqualification - A natural tail that is atro - - Strong bone and muscle structure. Hocks - phied or a natural tail that is knotted and lat - wide set, thick, clean and parallel when viewed erally deviated or twisted. from behind. Rear pasterns - Wide-set, thick and clean, Pasterns are of moderate length Forequarters: Powerful and muscular, well- and parallel when viewed from behind. Rear proportioned to the size of the dog. Straight dewclaws - Any rear dewclaws are removed. when viewed from the front or side, the height Hind feet: Slightly more oval-shaped than

AKC GAZETTE 20 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES front; gathered toes. fierce protector of his property and people. Coat: The coat is short, stiff, shiny, adherent, and dense with a light undercoat that becomes Summary: The overall conformation of the thicker in cold weather. dog should be well-balanced and proportion - ate. The breed’s ability to work should never Color: Acceptable colors are black, lighter and be compromised. The foregoing description is darker shades of gray, lighter and darker that of the ideal Cane Corso; any deviation shades of fawn, and red. Brindling is common from the above-described dog is penalized to in all of these colors. Solid fawn and red, in - the deviation's extent. cluding lighter and darker shades, have a black or gray mask. The mask blends toward Disqualifications: but does not go beyond the eyes. White patch Blue eye(s), Wall eyed. on the chest, throat, chin, backs of the Wry mouth. pasterns, and toes are common. Disqualifica - A natural tail that is atrophied or a natural tail tion - Solid grey or black coats with solid tan that is knotted and laterally deviated or twisted. patterns on legs and chest, where no brindling Solid grey or black coats with solid tan patterns on is evident, as seen in black and tan breeds. legs and chest, where no brindling is evident, as seen in Black and tan breeds. Gait: Elongated trot. Free-flowing and effort - less, with long reach and strong drive. The PROPOSED ENTLEBUCHER MOUNTAIN DOG STAN - head is lowered and carried forward. As the DARD FOR COMMENT: dog accelerates, the feet converge toward to - In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed wards the center line of gravity in a near single Standard Revisions this is being published to track. The topline remains level, with minimal receive any comments prior to the balloting of roll or bounce. the club membership. Any comments may be forwarded directly to: Temperament: Confident, intuitive, and intel - Mari-Beth O’Neill ligent, he is easily trained. His presence is ma - VP Sport Services jestic, powerful and often intimidating. In [email protected] public, he is reserved and discerning but never shy. He is docile and affectionate to his General Appearance: The Entlebucher Moun - owner and those who earn his respect. Loving tain Dog (Shepherd Dog from Entlebuch, or with children and family, the Cane Corso is a Dog of the Alpine Herdsman) is a native of

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Switzerland, and the smallest of the four tri- or somewhat aloof with, strangers. colored Swiss Sennenhund breeds. Swiss farm - ers have historically used the Entlebucher to Size, Proportion, Substance: Dogs - 17½ to move cows from pasture to pasture in the Alps. 20½ inches, Bitches - 16½ to 19½ inches. Ratio Their keen intelligence, speed and agility also of height at withers to length of body, 8:10 - made them useful for the management of length to height ratio 10 to 8 measured from other large animals such as horses and hogs. point of shoulder to point of rump and The Entlebucher is a medium-sized, compact, ground to withers. Strongly muscled, agile, strongly muscled, elongated drover. He has a balanced dog with ample bone; but never short, hard and shiny coat, bright black with overdone. Size alone should never take prece - symmetrical markings of pure white on blaze, dence over type, balance, soundness and tem - muzzle, chest, and feet; shades of rich fawn to perament. Note that too small a dog generally mahogany are present on the eyebrows and lacks the power required and too large a dog between the black and white markings. may lack the agility and mobility desired in a Prized for his agreeable nature, ease of train - herding dog. ing, and devotion to family, the Entlebucher possesses an excellent work ethic, and the abil - Head: In harmonious proportion to the body, ity to work alone or in harmony with his mas - slightly wedged-shaped; clean. Head planes of ter. Given a job, he transforms from a lively, muzzle and skull more or less parallel. Ratio of high-spirited playmate, to a serious, tireless, muzzle to skull 9:10. Expression - Alert, atten - self-assured dog of commanding presence. Al - tive, and friendly. Eyes - Must be brown, darker though primarily a drover, Entles excel at com - eye preferred. Slightly small, roundish shaped, petitive sports and are willing and enthusiastic with well fitted, black pigmented rims. Dis - partners in any athletic canine activity chosen qualifying fault - Blue eye(s) or yellow hawk by their master. eyes. Ears - Not too big, set on high and wide. Purpose and heritage have resulted in an un - When alert, are slightly raised at set-on, turned usually intense bonding between the Entle - forward; in repose lay flat and close to head bucher and his master; however the and form a nearly level plane with topskull. Entlebucher should not be considered a breed Firm, well developed ear-cartilage. Flaps pen - for the casual owner. He will remain an active, dulous, triangular, rounded at tips. Skull - Flat highly energetic dog for his entire lifetime. Be - on top, broadest between set-on of ears, cause of the guardian traits of this breed, thor - slightly tapering towards muzzle. Occipital ough socialization is required during bone barely visible. Frontal furrow barely pro - puppyhood; typically Entles are indifferent to, nounced with minimal stop. Muzzle - Strong,

AKC GAZETTE 22 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES well chiseled, clearly set off from slightly pro - short, sturdy, straight and parallel; neither too nounced cheeks, tapering but not pointed or wide nor too close together. Seen from side snipey. Bridge of nose is straight. Whiskers to placed well under the body. Pastern seen from be left natural. Nose - Black. Lips - Close fit - front in straight continuation of the forearm; ting to jaw, with black pigmentation. Bite - Scis - seen from side slightly angulated and relatively sor bite preferred, even bite tolerated. short. Paws point straight forward; compact, Disqualifying faults - Overshot or undershot slightly rounded with well-arched toes. Pads jaw; wry mouth. coarse and robust. Dewclaws - May be removed on the front legs. Nails - Short, strong; any Neck, Topline, Body: Pleasing smooth merge combination of black or white. of neck into topline. Neck - Medium length, strong and clean, merging smoothly with the Hindquarters: Well-muscled. Hind legs not too body. Topline - Sturdy and level. Body - Strong, close together; from behind, straight and par - slightly elongated, length to be in rib cage and allel. Upper thigh - Fairly long, broad and not in loin; length to height ratio 10 to 8 strong. Lower thigh - Approximately equal measured from point of shoulder to point of length to upper thigh; clean. Stifle - Well angu - rump and ground to withers. Chest - Capa - lated. Hock joint - Strong; turns neither in nor cious, broad, deep, and reaching to the el - out. Hock - Relatively short, perpendicular to bows; well sprung ribs. Underline - Slightly the ground when dog is standing naturally; tucked up. Back - Straight, firm, broad. Loins - from the rear, parallel to each other. Rear dew - Strong, flexible. Croup - Slightly sloping, rela - claws - Should be removed. Rear feet - Overall tively long. Tail - Natural tail or docked tail is description same as front. equally acceptable. Natural tail set-on in con - tinuation of the gently sloping croup. In mo - Coat: Double coat. Topcoat short, close fitting, tion can be elevated but never touching the harsh and shiny. Undercoat dense; of varying back. Ring-tails highly discouraged. color. Wavy or soft coat tolerated but not pre - ferred. Disqualifying fault - Single coat. Forequarters: Strongly muscled but not too heavy. Shoulders are laid back, flat lying, well Color: Tricolor. Basic color must be black with muscled and never loose. Upper arm length tan (fawn to mahogany) and white markings, equal or slightly shorter than shoulder blade. which should be as symmetric as possible. The Angle of shoulder blade forming an angle of tan markings are placed above the eyes, on 110 to 120 degrees. Elbows lying well onto the cheeks, muzzle, either side of the chest, under body, turning neither in nor out. Forelegs are the tail, and on all four legs. On legs, the tan is

AKC GAZETTE 23 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES situated between the black and the white. seriousness with which the fault should be re - Small tan oval islands on cheeks are desired. garded should be in exact proportion to its de - White markings include a distinct small blaze, gree. which runs without interruption from top of head over bridge of nose, and can wholly or Disqualifications: partially cover the muzzle. White from chin to Oversize: A Male over 20½ inches. A Bitch over chest without interruption. An inverted cross 19½ inches. on chest desirable. In full-length tail, white tip Blue eye(s) or yellow hawk eyes. is desirable. White on all four feet. Undesir - Overshot or undershot jaw. Wry mouth. able but tolerated - small white patch on the Absence of undercoat. nape of the neck (not more than 2 inches), high boot, socks and bib. Color and markings CONFORMATION JUDGES should not take precedence over overall Letters concerning judges and provisional soundness, balance and temperament. judges should be addressed to the Judging Operations Department at PO Box 900062, Gait: Ground covering, free, fluid movement Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning with good reach and strong drive from rear. As Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST the speed of the gait increases, legs converge - applicants should be addressed to the Com - the rear more pronounced. panion Events Department in North Car - olina. Temperament: The Entlebucher is a confident The American Kennel Club will, at the re - cattle dog, neither shy nor vicious; may be re - quest of a judge or judge applicant, provide served with strangers. He is lively, active, per - that individual with copies of letters received sistent, self-assured and determined. Cheerful regarding their judging qualifications. As a and capable of learning, he is loyal and pro - result, it should be understood that any such tective of family, herd and property. He is correspondence will be made available, upon highly intelligent, versatile and adaptable with request, to the judge or judge applicant. a strong willingness to work; is quick and re - It is the responsibility of all Conformation sponsive to commands from his owner making and Junior Showmanship judges to notify the him especially suited as a companion, herding Judging Operations Department of any and general all-purpose dog. changes or corrections to their address, phone, fax or emails. These changes are very Faults: Any departure from the foregoing important because they affect your judges’ points must be considered as a fault, and the record, the web site and the Judges Directory.

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Please notify Judging Operations by email at American Foxhounds, Bloodhounds, [email protected]. Cirneco dell’Etna, English Foxhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Sloughis APPLICANTS Ms. Bridget Brown (102665) AL The following persons applications have been (205) 515-8753 submitted for the breed(s) specified but they are [email protected] NOT eligible to accept assignments. Cocker Spaniels, Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dogo Argentinos, NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS German Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, Ms. Nicholle Hoke (103545) OK Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Komondorok, (405) 765-7990 Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Samoyeds [email protected] Mr. Lonnie Carroll (101177) SC French Bulldogs (864) 420-8877 Dr. Tracie Laliberte (6322) MA [email protected] (508) 409-9776 Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, Irish Red [email protected] and White Setters, Clumber Spaniels Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lhasa Apsos Ms. Denise Dean (7044) AZ Ms. Carolyn Keller Lenhart (109631) MD (928) 635-2931 (443) 987-0383 [email protected] [email protected] Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Collies Crested, Pekingese, Pomeranians Ms. Isabel Norton Ososki (109565) IL Mr. Edmund Dzuik (26469) MO (618) 667-8034 (573) 424-2809 [email protected] [email protected] Collies Balance of Sporting Group (Barbets, Lagotti Ms. Pat Vanden Heuvel (108151) WI Ramagnolis, Nederlandse Kooikerhoodjes, (262) 483-1812 Curly-Coated Retrievers, Irish Red and [email protected] White Setters) Golden Retrievers Ms. Jane M. Engemann (96727) OK (580) 248-0578 ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS [email protected] Mr. John F. Booth (6914) TX American Hairless Terriers, Cesky Terriers, (210) 487-0805 Lakeland Terriers, Rat Terriers, Maltese [email protected]

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Dr. Joan Eversole (97105) NH Mr. Dean A. Laney (98653) ID (603) 254-5960 (208) 369-6923 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of the Non- Sporting Group (Bi - Basset Hounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Petits chons Frises, Boston Terriers, Chinese Shar- Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Treeing Walker Pei, Chow Chows, Keeshonden, Shiba Inu, Coonhounds Tibetan Terriers) Mr. Jeffrey Langevin (93425) NH Mr. James M. Fankhauser (18843) MI (207) 735-5004 (269) 679-5095 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of the Non- Sporting Group (Bi - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Canaan chons Frises, Chow Chows, Norwegian Lun - Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs dehunds, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Spaniels) Ms. Gaye Lynn Grant (100927) IL Ms. Claire L. Mancha (56114) OR (815) 355-3487 (503) 516-6449 [email protected] [email protected] Kuvaszok, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Collies German Shorthaired Pointers Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner (7295) AL Mr. A. Todd Miller (96991) MO (256) 381-5744 (573) 560-3383 [email protected] [email protected] Alaskan Malamutes, Doberman Pinschers, Bloodhounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Neapolitan Vendeens, Biewer Terriers, Havanese, Japan - Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Standard ese Chins, Manchester Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers,Tibetan Mastiffs Pinschers, Toy Fox Terriers Mrs. Stephanie Hamblin Barnhill (47317) KS Ms. Shelley Miller (102995) NC (785)764-1536 (919) 525-5001 [email protected] [email protected] Black Russian Terriers, Boerboels, Dogo Ar - Golden Retrievers, Welsh Springer Spaniels gentinos, Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Neapoli - Mr. Adrian Quesada (96331) CA tan Mastiffs, Rottweilers, St. Bernards, (951) 751-4109 Tibetan Mastiffs [email protected] Mrs. Marianne C. Klinkowski (7135) CA American Eskimo Dogs, Bichons Frises, (408) 446-0604 Chow Chows, Lowchen, Schipperkes, Ti - [email protected] betan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers Dalmatians, Shiba Inu

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Mr. John C. Ramirez (1814) CA the fancy may still offer comments to Judging (310) 991-0241 Operations. [email protected] Balance of Terrier Group (American Hair - NEW BREED PERMIT JUDGES less Terriers, Australian Terriers, Border Ter - Mrs. Elizabeth Crisp Blake (109212) CA riers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, (530) 400-9322 Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers, Soft Coated [email protected] Wheaten Terriers, Welsh Terriers), Bulldogs Border Terriers Ms. Wendy Sorrell (75680) TN Mrs. Linda Willard (108287) TX (865) 900-2112 (806) 622-9115 [email protected] [email protected] Siberian Huskies Golden Retrievers

ADJUNCT APPLICANT ADDITIONAL BREED PERMIT JUDGES The following person application has been Mrs. Emily (Fish) Barnhart (92354) WA accepted for the breed specified under the Ad - (360) 904-5765 junct System but they are NOT eligible to accept [email protected] assignments . Brittanys, Golden Retrievers, Vizslas, Dachs - Mrs. Chris A. Levy (6368) OR hunds, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, (503) 390-4864 Pomeranians [email protected] Mrs. Linda Berberich (38418) NJ Mudik (201) 385-1626 [email protected] JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANT Barbets, Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Ms. Katherine Holmen (109619) MN English Cocker Spaniels (507) 261-1926 Mrs. Valerie J. Brown (6082) WA [email protected] (509) 554-1669 [email protected] PERMIT JUDGES Bedlington Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Dandie The following persons have been approved Dinmont Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, on a Permit basis for the designated breeds in Wire Fox Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Scot - accordance with the current judging approval tish Terriers process. They may now accept assignments and

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Mr. James Conroy (95311) GA Miss Sandra Lex (7136) CAN (561) 400-2059 (416) 252-9957 [email protected] [email protected] Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Bernese Moun - Balance of Non-Sporting Group (American tain Dogs, Boxers, Bullmastiffs, Giant Eskimo Dogs, Dalmatians, Lhasa Apsos) Schnauzers, German Pinschers, Great Pyre - Mrs. Yolanda Lininger (99933) WI nees, Mastiffs, Rottweilers (715) 325-6661 Mrs. Mary Faeth (101477) CA [email protected] (530) 210-7791 Cardigan Welsh Corigis [email protected] Mrs. Diane K. Ondo (95991) PA Balance of Sporting Group (Barbets, Nova (610) 970-9122 Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, English Set - [email protected] ters, Irish Setters, American Water Spaniels, American Hairless Terriers, American Boykin Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Weimaran - Staffordshire Terriers, Bull Terriers, Man - ers), Airedale Terriers chester Terriers Mr. Edward A. Fojtik (104757) IL Ms. Louise Palarik (6054) IL (847) 254-6166 (847) 487-5677 [email protected] [email protected] Akitas, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Black Russ - Black and Tan Coonhounds, Grand Bassets ian Terriers, Boerboels, Cane Corsos, Ger - Griffons Vendeens man Pinschers, Greater Swiss Mountain Mrs. Marilyn Pipes (29634) TX Dogs, Kuvaszok, Mastiffs, Neapolitan Mas - (214) 208-4898 tiffs, Samoyeds, Tibetan Mastiffs [email protected] Ms. Collette Jaynes (95369) GA Basset Hounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, (864) 684-8484 Grand Basset Griffons Vendeens, Salukis, [email protected] Treeing Walker Coonhounds Brittanys, Flat Coated Retrievers, Boykin Ms. Pat Putman (34310) WA Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Vizslas, Wire - (509) 884-8258 haired Vizslas [email protected] Miss Kathryn Leonhardt (23180) FL Manchester Terriers, Shih Tzu, American Es - (301) 221-3137 kimo Dogs [email protected] Mrs. Barbara Shaw (6554) TX Vizslas, Shetland Sheepdogs (903) 870-6425 [email protected]

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Curly-Coated Retrievers, Boykin Spaniels, JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PERMIT JUDGES Field Spaniels, German Pinschers Ms. Kaitlyn Benedict (109209) AK Mr. Gus Sinibaldi (103241) NC (907) 854-5642 (954) 614-9308 [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Remy L. Smith-Lewis (109351) CA Affenpinschers, Chinese Cresteds, English (707) 208-0435 Toy Spaniels, Papillons, Pekingese, Pomera - [email protected] nians, Pugs, Shih Tzu Mr. Gary Stiles (51717) WA RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGE (360) 770-6690 Ms. Pamela S Schaar (7451) [email protected] Boston Terriers, Schipperkes DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGES Mr. Ken Tippie (5329) CA Mr. Luc Boileau (5480) (415) 699-5109 Mr. Donald C. Martin (1461) [email protected] Mrs. Connie Gerstner Miller (7653) American Foxhounds, Beagles, Bloodhounds, Mrs. Diane Pilbin (6936) English Foxhounds, Airedale Terriers, Ameri - can Hairless Terriers, Bull Terriers, Dandie APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTERED Dinmont Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Glen of NAME PREFIX Imaal Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Miniature The following applications for a breed-spe - Bull Terriers cific Registered Name Prefix have been sub - Ms. Marilyn Van Vleit (67040) OR mitted to The American Kennel Club. Letters (503) 510-1332 in regard to these applications should be ad - [email protected] dressed to Gina DiNardo, Executive Secretary: Basset Hounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, ADILI-Rhodesian Ridgebacks-Tammy L. Lynch Harriers, Otterhounds, Petits Bassets Grif - and Kiki L. Courtelis fons Vendeens BONAFIDE-Cane Corso-Teddy Parker & Nadia Ms. Sally Yancey (17981) NC Parker (336) 282-5733 BRETON SANDS- Miniature American Shep - [email protected] herds-Lori A. Shibinette Portuguese Pondengo Pequenos CHANEL’S- Pomeranians-Elaine Griffin DARLING HILL- Labrador Retrievers- Lee H. Holstein

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ELEGANT EXOTIC-Chihuahuas-Carrie A. ALDER CREEK-Cavalier King Charles Spaniels- Gemin Megan R. Cromwell GEORGETOWN-Labrador Retrievers- Kevin P. ALLSTAR-German Shorthaired Pointers- Regan CLARISMA-Labrador Retrievers-Clarissa M. GUARDIAN ANGEL-Bullmastiffs- Antoinette G. Ferrer Donovan & Jeffrey M. Donovan CONNEMARA-Irish Wolfhounds- Debbie J. HONEYSWEET-Golden Retrievers- Sally Zhang Sharpe LAKESIDE- West Highland White Terriers- CORSAIR-Tibetan Terriers- Lori D. Livingston Frances K. Schultz EAGLE’S WINGS- Beagles- Marlin Gipson LONESOME OAKS-Newfoundlands- Angela D. GINKGO-Barbet- Stacy Able Winters & John S. Winters GLEN ‘MOR- Gordon Setters- James A. MILAS- Collies-Lynn Hyman-Butler & Lotta Hed - MacWalter and Kimberly A. Thorpe man HALLACRES-Bichon Frises- Linda L. Hall MADEMOISELLE’S- French Bulldogs-Erin F. Do - HIDEAWAY-Brittanys and English Setters- Ben iron D. Garcia RED-DIRT- Dachshunds- Tina S. Stalker-Betts JOYFUL-Lagotto Romagnolo- Katherine A. RCKBOTTOM- Beagles- Nathan C. Taylor Hollinger RELEVE’S- Bichon Frises- Shannon N. Tupes KEL IMAJAGHAN- Azawakh-Aliya T. Taylor SEABREEZE-Brittanys- Mary Susan Janowski & KOOLEKISS-West Highland White Terriers- Scott M. Janowski Martha J. Koole SIMPLY PERFECT-Yorkshire Terriers- Viktoriya LAZY M- Labrador Retrievers-Tracy McNames Monks & Sophia M. Monks Harper and Stewart R. McNames SWAN’S-Collies-Suanne M. King-Hardie MAGNOLIA PEARL-Labrador Retriever- TRU NORTH- Alaskan Malamutes-Linda L. Carleigh P. Long Cathey MAGNUM OPUS- German Shepherd Dogs - WHISPERING LANE-Coton de Tulears- Melinda Melissa N. Sanders S. Amsden & Mark Amsden MOONSTRUCK-Samoyeds- Stacey M. Patulski WINDWARD- Portuguese Water Dogs- Christie L. OKIE DOX- Dachshunds- Tracie B. Goodspeed Kello POTRERO-Cane Corsos -Alexia I. Rodriguez and Gabriel Rodriguez REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED SABAL PALM- Cane Corso-Ryan Morgan The following applications for a breed-spe - SILVERBACK- Mastiffs- Kimberly Kay Gross cific Registered Name Prefix have been STONEHAVEN-Cairn Terriers- Catherine J. granted: Burleson

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Mr. Sprung reported the following updates: AKC sent hundreds of items to the site of the Miami building collapse to support the dogs and handlers working the site on the same day that Chris Sweetwood brought this request to AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. our attention. Although their original request MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS was only for 12-15 cooling mats, AKC supplied AKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, 50 mats and sent toys, treats, towels, cooling col - NEW YORK, NY AND VIA lars, water bottles, cooling vests with collars and VIDEO CONFERENCE extra ice packs. JULY 13, 2021 It was reported that the mission areas of regis - The Board convened via Zoom video confer - tration and events are doing well. While entries ence on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:05 a.m. are increasing, Management is very cautiously Eastern Time. watching registration, as we must be prepared if it is a bubble as people start to return to the of - Mr. Sprung was present in the NY Office. All fice environment. other Directors participated in the meeting by video conference. The Executive Secretary was Sponsorships are increasing as is Good Dog present in the NY Office and participated by Helpline sales, social media engagement and video conference. followers and e-Commerce.

The May 11, 2021 Board Meeting minutes, Economic Impact Study: copies of which had been provided to all Di - In the past we developed a study which proved rectors, were reviewed. to be of assistance to clubs, GR and PR. Now with Covid-19 subsiding and the interruptions Upon a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by to events lessening, Mr. Sprung has staff work - Mr. Sweetwood, the May 11, 2021 Board Meet - ing to update this tool for distribution to our ing minutes were unanimously approved. clubs.

PRESIDENTS REPORT Enhancements: Mr. Sprung reviewed with the Board the status The Fast CAT® e-results program was devel - of the action items emanating from the May oped in-house and launched mid-March for Board meeting. June; they are coming in at the rate of 97%

AKC GAZETTE 31 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES using the electronic version. This is very help - Safety Protocols ful; as the number of events are increasing and Pamela Bruce, a world-renowned Criminal In - this process allows for the posting of results vestigations Specialist provided the Board and more quickly with reduced input errors. With Staff with a presentation on safety procedures 85% of June received, there is follow up with at events for all constituents, with a special dis - clubs not sending them within the required 7 cussion of safety for minors. days; however, many events were at the end of the month. Explore Vision, Scope, Requirements and Implementation for future of AKC’s Competition In mid-May Registration and IT launched elec - Management System tronic litter kits; the initial uptick is at 8.5% of Torraine Williams, Director, Engineering and breeders choosing this option to receive their Seth Fera-Schanes, Director, Planning, partici - kits electronically rather than through the mail. pated in this portion of the meeting. Marketing and Registration will be collaborat - ing to move the number upward. Sports & Events, working with numerous other departments, continues to grow existing com - Registration and IT Department also created petitions and create new opportunities for indi - Online Foreign Registration, making the ap - viduals to become involved with AKC. The plication submission easier and improving expansion comes through new competition turnaround – now 33% are online and it is types, in-person and virtual events and titling expected to rise to 50% by end of year. from novice to highly experienced competitors.

Staffing There is a need for the AKC to assess its current We have hired 23 unbudgeted PT or FT staff Competition Management System (CMS) infra - and are in the process of recruiting more. This structure and make investments in technology includes already hiring 9 and recruiting 3 oth - that reduces turnaround times for results, re - ers in Sports & Events, 1 each in Finance, Gov - duces manual internal processing, captures ad - ernment Relations and the Library, and a ditional data points and can scale as our dozen hired part-time in Customer Service. business evolves.

EXECUTIVE SESSION The AKC Board of Directors has asked the Staff There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss to explore the scope of this work, require - sensitive business matters. There was nothing ments, cost and a multi-year implementation reported out of this session. plan. The Board also noted the immediate

AKC GAZETTE 32 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES need to supplement current staff capabilities AKC Board Policy “Event Committee Legal and resources to compensate for the time and Expenses” efforts required by existing staff participation Heather McManus, Vice President and Deputy during the planning and implementation General Counsel; Glenn Lycan, Director, Event process. Operations Support; and Lisa Cecin, Director, Club Relations participated in this portion of The Staff recommendation is to use an Agile the meeting. development methodology which is proven to work well with large scale technology projects. Based on a Board request, Staff presented sug - The methodology permits greater collabora - gested revisions to the Board Policy, “Event tion than other approaches, is more adaptable Committee Legal Expenses” which was ap - and allows for faster delivery of useable compo - proved in 1985. This will be discussed further at nents of the system. The IT (Information Tech - the August Board meeting. nology) Department, in association with Sports & Events and the Executive Committee can Legal Update achieve the stated goal for a CMS replacement Heather McManus, Deputy General Counsel, by starting out with a thorough blueprint for participated in this portion of the meeting. how we would approach this work to ensure its The Board reviewed a Legal Department up - long-term success. date as of June 2021.

Next steps are for Staff to define: AKC Purebred Preservation Bank • Project team Mark Dunn, Executive Vice President, partici - • Vision pated in this portion of the meeting. • Scope • Requirements At the suggestion of CEO Dennis Sprung and • Build proposal with the AKC Board’s approval, Board member • Impact analysis Dr. Charles Garvin was asked to work with Staff and Delegates to explore how AKC might play a Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded more active role in the preservation of pure - by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - bred semen. Previously, the board had in 2017 mously) to approve this process. Staff will iden - voted to allow a Parent Club sponsored, breed tify a timeline, costs and effects on other specific, frozen semen bank to own and to planned programming and initiatives. apply for frozen semen litter registration as a semen owner provided all other requirements

AKC GAZETTE 33 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES to register the litter were met. exceed budget by 31%. Advertising, Sponsorship and Royalties total The Board reviewed a complete business plan $6.5 million and exceed budget by 30%. and budget for the AKC Purebred Preservation Controllable Expenses are lower than budget Bank. Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, sec - by 7% or $1.7 million due to careful manage - onded by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED ment of operating expenses. Non-Controllable (unanimously) to consider the matter at this expenses were lower than budget by $735k due meeting, waiving the normal notice proce - to timing of software development projects. dures. Compared to YTD 2020 we see the continued positive trend of Registration Fees and cost con - Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded by tainment. Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to approve the proposed plan to establish an Non-Financial Results: AKC Purebred Preservation Bank and pursue Registration Statistics: 2021 YTD Litter Registra - the next steps as outlined to the Board in the tion was 22% ahead of budget, 18% better than memo. 2020 YTD. 2021 YTD Dog Registration was 33% ahead of budget, 25% better than 2020 YTD. FINANCE Events and Entries reflect the impact of Ted Phillips, Chief Financial Officer, presented COVID-19 cancellations. Compared to the interim financial statements (unaudited) same period in 2020, Events & Entries were up through May 31, 2021. by 87% & 39%, respectively.

Financial Results: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Net Operating Income is $15.3 million prima - Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport Serv - rily due to higher registration and event service ices; Mara Bovsun, Managing Editor, AKC Fam - revenues, along with lower operating expenses. ily Dog; and Sheila Goffe, Vice President, Total Revenues of $43.2 million exceed budget Government Relations participated in this por - by 33% led by Registration Fees of $20 million, tion of the meeting via video conference. Pedigree and Registration Related Fees of $6.3 million. Akita Proposed Breed Standard Revision Recording & Event Service fees, Title Recogni - The Board reviewed the proposed revision to tion and Event Applications fees total $4.7 mil - the Akita breed standard, specifically color and lion and exceed budget and prior year by 40%. nose pigment, submitted by the Akita Club of Product & Service Sales total $5.2 million and America, Inc. (ACA). The current standard was

AKC GAZETTE 34 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES approved May 12, 2009. Gazette for comment.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Entlebucher Mountain Dog Proposed Breed Stan - Mr. Smyth, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to dard Revision approve the proposed revisions for publication in The Board reviewed the proposed revision to the Secretary’s Page of the August AKC Gazette the Entlebucher Mountain Dog breed stan - for comment. dard, specifically color and nose pigment, sub - mitted by the National Entlebucher Mountain Bergamasco Sheepdog Proposed Breed Standard Dog Association, Inc. (NEMDA). The current Revision standard was approved May 2008. The Board reviewed the proposed revisions to the Bergamasco Sheepdog breed standard as Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by submitted by the Bergamasco Sheepdog Club Mr. Hamblin, the Board VOTED (unani - of America, (BSCA). The current standard was mously) to approve the proposed revisions for approved February 12, 2010. publication in the Secretary’s Page of the Au - gust AKC Gazette for comment. Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - Nominating Committee mously) to approve the proposed revisions for The Executive Secretary informed the Board publication in the Secretary’s Page of the Au - that the Nominating Committee for the March gust AKC Gazette for comment. 2022 election of AKC Directors must be ap - pointed by August 15, 2021 and its report must Cane Corso Proposed Breed Standard Revision be received no later than October 15, 2021. The Board reviewed the proposed revision to the Cane Corso breed standard, specifically Following discussion, the Board elected the Nom - color and nose pigment, submitted by the Cane inating Committee, which is to select candidates Corso Association of America, Inc. (CCAA). for vacancies on the Board of Directors, which are The current standard was approved October to be filled at the March 2022 meeting. There are 20, 2009. three (3) vacancies for the Class of 2026.

Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Nominating Committee Mr. Smyth, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to approve the proposed revisions for publication Melanie Steele - Chairperson in the Secretary’s Page of the August AKC Abilene Kennel Club

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Pamela Stacey Rosman least three Dog Shows, Obedience Trials, Field Canaan Dog Club of America Trials, or Agility Trials in consecutive years under rules of the AKC and all Parent Specialty Patti Strand Clubs which have been or shall be formed for Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon the improvement of any breed of purebred dogs shall be eligible to become members of Maggi Strouse the AKC. No additional criteria for member - National Shiba Club of America ship other than those specifically stated in this Article may be used to determine eligibility for Marilyn Vinson membership. Southeastern Iowa Kennel Club Article VI, New Section 2. An amendment to Alternates create a new section of Article VI that would Marge Calltharp state that proxy voting is prohibited by the Del - Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, Inc., egate Body, Delegate Committees and the Board of Directors. Connie Clark American Fox Terrier Club Proposed addition: ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2. The use of proxy Proposed Bylaw Amendments from Delegate voting in any election or vote by the Board of Bylaws Committee Directors, Delegate Body or Delegate Commit - The Board reviewed two (2) proposed Bylaw tees is prohibited. Amendments from the Delegate Bylaws Com - mittee. Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unani - The two amendments for consideration: mously) not to approve the recommended changes and to send back to the Bylaws Com - Article IV, Section 1. An amendment to estab - mittee with suggested substitute wording. lish that the only criteria that may be used to determine membership eligibility is the criteria Bracco Italiano Eligibility to Compete in the described in this section of the Bylaws. Sporting Group The Board reviewed a request from the Bracco ARTICLE IV, SECTION 1. All All-Breed Clubs, Club of America. The club is seeking accept - Group Clubs or Associations which have held at ance into the AKC Stud Book and for the

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Bracco to be eligible to compete in the Sport - Government Relations Legislation Monthly Update ing Group. This will be discussed further at the The Board was provided with Staff’s monthly August Board meeting. highlight report of active, priority legislative is - sues that AKC Government Relations (GR) is Foundation Stock Service® Guidelines currently and actively working on as of June 19, The AKC Foundation Stock Service® was estab - 2021. lished to allow the AKC to maintain the regis - tration records for new and developing breeds, To date, AKC GR is monitoring more than which in turn became the studbook for the 2,100 pieces of legislation at the state, local and breed. The Foundation Stock Service® Guide - federal level that could impact dog ownership, lines describe the process and requirements for the wellbeing of dogs or AKC events and opera - a breed to establish a Parent Club, move to Mis - tions. This includes positive as well as negative cellaneous and then full recognition status. legislation. The most up-to-date information on legislative issues are available via AKC GR’s Leg - The Board reviewed recommended revisions to islative Action Center, www.akcgr.org. the Guidelines which includes clarification of the requirements for a breed developed within COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE the United States. Additionally, that the Parent Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Club recognized by the AKC should establish a Sports & Events and Caroline Murphy, Director, plan for how the breed will be maintained for Performance Events participated in this por - stability and growth over the first 10 years of tion of the meeting via video conference. recognition. This will be discussed further at the August Board meeting. Virtual Scent Work Test Pilot Program The Board reviewed a Staff recommendation to AKC Family Dog Magazine on Amazon.com implement a new Virtual Scent Work Test The Board was advised that AKC Family Dog was (VSWT) pilot program. There are three test lev - added to Amazon.com’s online magazine rack in els– Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced March 2021. This marks the first time an AKC (see Testing Criteria Table). For the Beginner magazine has been included on this highly in - level, the dog must find one article inside the fluential sales platform. Marketing on Ama - home at floor level within one and a half min - zon.com dramatically ex pands the reach of the utes in one search area. At the Intermediate magazine, with potential to boost circulation level, the dog must find two articles outside the and increase awareness of the AKC brand. home at a height range of one to two feet in two and a half minutes. At the Experienced

AKC GAZETTE 37 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES level, the dog must find three articles inside Both of these changes will improve consistency and outside the home, within three minutes and accuracy of run times. With the growth of and across three search areas at a height range Fast CAT® and completion of the first AKC Fast of two to three feet. A search area is a defined CAT® Invitational, there is an increasing desire space within a home such as a garage, living among participants to measure each dog’s run room or bedroom or space outside the home exactly the same way. This includes using the such as a yard, driveway or patio. This is a same timing devices and start methods. This pass/fail test that can be performed by dog will be discussed further at the August meeting. owners in their own home according to basic testing criteria. Three suffix titles at three diffi - Fast CAT®: Limiting Participation for Timers, Lure culty levels would be offered – VSWB (Begin - Operators and Paid Event Secretaries ner), VSWI (Intermediate), and VSWE The Board reviewed a recommendation to add (Experienced). eligibility restrictions on dogs owned or co- owned by individuals performing key activities A higher-level title will supersede a lower title at Fast CAT® events. Specifically, 1. Individuals on the dog’s pedigree. The pilot program will involved with timing - Currently an individual last one year. cannot operate a timer or record the time for their own dog or a dog owned by a family or Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by household member. This is being extended to Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - include that an individual cannot operate a mously) to approve a new Virtual Scent Work timer or record the time for the same breed Test (VSWT) pilot program. The Scent Work they, or any member of their immediate family Department will begin recording Virtual Scent or household, own or co-own, if their dog is en - Work Test passes on August 2, 2021. tered in the event. 2. Lure Operators - Cur - rently an individual cannot operate the lure for Fast CAT® – Electronic Timers and Hot Starts their own dog or a dog owned by family or The Board reviewed a recommendation from household member. This is being extended to the Delegate HEC Committee to make two include that an individual cannot operate the changes to the Fast CAT® regulations. The first lure for the same breed they, or any member of (1) recommendation will require clubs to use their immediate family or household, own or electronic timers with hand-timing to be used co-own, if their dog is entered in the event. 3. only in situations of equipment failure. The sec - Paid Event Secretaries - Dogs owned or co- ond (2) is to clarify that “hot starts” will not be owned by a paid event secretary, or any mem - allowed. ber of their immediate family or household, are

AKC GAZETTE 38 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES not eligible to enter an event where the individ - to consider the matter at this meeting, waiving ual is the event secretary. Paid means the per - the normal notice procedures. son is compensated in any manner, whether directly from the host club or as part of a serv - Following a motion by Mr. Carota, seconded by ice provider team. Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to approve the Conflict of Interest Statement. These changes are being made to ensure partic - ipants remain confident that everyone is being CONFORMATION treated equally and fairly. These are changes to Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, the Fast CAT® Regulations. If approved by the Sports & Events; Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice Presi - Board, these changes would be effective Sep - dent, Sport Services; Tim Thomas, Vice Presi - tember 1, 2021. This will be discussed further at dent of Dog Show Judges; Alan Slay, Director, the August Board meeting. Event Programs and Glenn Lycan, Director, Event Operations Support, participated in this Field Representative Independent Contractor Con - portion of the meeting via video conference. flict of Interest Statement The Board was presented with a plan of the Bred by Exhibitor Class – Rules Applying to Dog action to be taken to clarify that no one work - Shows – Chapter 3, Section 8 ing for the AKC as an Independent Contrac - The Board reviewed a recommendation from tor in the capacity as a Field Representative at the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee AKC events or activities (“Field Rep IC”) may (DSRC) to modify Chapter 3, Section 8 of the have personal or business interests or relation - Rules Applying to Dog Shows, which if adopted, ships that conflict with the best interests of would allow clubs at their option to divide the the AKC and their duties to the AKC while Bred-by-Exhibitor class into two age groups; acting in the capacity of a Field Representa - Puppy, for dogs that are six months of age but tive. This will be accomplished by adding two under twelve months, and Adult, for dogs that conflict of interest provisions to the Field Rep are twelve months of age and older. IC Agreement. There was a motion by Mr. Hamblin, seconded There was discussion by the Board that this ac - by Ms. McAteer, to consider the matter at this tion plan should be VOTED on by the Board. meeting, waiving the normal notice proce - dures. The motion did not pass (in favor: Bid - Following a motion by Mr. Carota, seconded by dle, Hamblin, McAteer, Sweetwood; against: Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously) Battalia, Carota, Davies, Garvin, Knight, McA -

AKC GAZETTE 39 AUGUST 2021 SECRETARY ’S PAGES teer, Powers, Smyth, Tatro, Wallin). This will pete in the Winners and Reserve Winners be discussed further at the August Board classes. meeting. The DSRC’s proposal to modify Chapter 3, Sec - tion 11 inserts language to specify dogs eligible Calculation of Age – Rules Applying to Dog Shows for Winners include the first-place undefeated – Chapter 3, Sections 2, 4 & 5 dogs from all divisions of the defined classes. In The Board reviewed a recommendation from addition, it inserts language to clearly define the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee that American-bred and Open are the only re - (DSRC) quired classes, and all others are at the option to modify Chapter 3, Sections 2, 4 and 5 of The of the club. This will be discussed further at the Rules Applying to Dog Shows , which defines the August Board meeting. minimum age of eligibility (six months) for dogs to compete in AKC sanctioned events, JUDGING OPERATIONS the Puppy class and 12-18 Month class respec - Tim Thomas, Vice President, Dog Show Judges, tively. The proposals remove language from participated in this portion of the meeting via Chapter 3, Sections 4 and 5 related to the cal - video conference. culation of the age of a dog and inserts similar verbiage into Chapter 3, Section 2 as how age Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conformation is determined is relative to all classes. If ap - Dog Show Judges proved by the Board, the proposal will be read The Board reviewed recommended changes to at the September 2021 Delegate Meeting and the Rules, Policies and Guidelines for Conforma - voted at the December 2021 Delegate Meet - tion Dog Show Judges . This document is for all ing. If approved by the Delegate Body, the ef - judges and aspiring judges as it summarizes fective date would be March 31, 2022. This will Rules, Policies and Guidelines as they relate to be discussed further at the August Board procedure and conduct. meeting. Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded Winners Class – Rules Applying to Dog Shows – by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (unani - Chapter 3, Section 11 mously) to approve the recommended The Board reviewed a recommendation from changes. the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee (DSRC) to modify Chapter 3, Section 11 of The Conformation Judging Statistics Rules Applying to Dog Shows , which defines the The Board reviewed statistics related to confor - Winners Class and those entries eligible to com - mation judging applications considered by the

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Judges Review Committee the months of April - sented for final approval in the months of April June 2021. Included was the list of New Breed - June 2021, and the year-to-date summary sta - (NB) and Additional Breed applicants pre - tistics for 2021.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION Board meeting. There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss sensitive business matters. There was nothing Delegates and Member Clubs reported out of this session. The Board reviewed a report on the prospec - tive Delegate credentials to be published in two CLUBS issues of the AKC Gazette, requests for AKC Lisa Cecin, Director, Club Relations, partici - membership applications, and a report on pated in this portion of the meeting via video Member Club Bylaws approved and newly li - conference. censed clubs.

Sample Bylaws Study Committee Follow-Up Report Report on Member Clubs Bylaws approved in May and Proposed Revisions to Documents and June 2021 The Board began discussion of the follow-up re - American Boxer Club (1935) port and proposed revisions to four (4) docu - Arrowhead Kennel Club, Peoria, AZ (2020) ments: The Local Sample Constitution and Collie Club of America (1888) Bylaws, Parent Club Sample Constitution and Sioux Empire Kennel Club, Minnehaha Bylaws, Tips and Best Practices for Effective By - County, SD (1968) laws, and Sample Constitution and Bylaws Terry-All Kennel Club, Adams County, CO Checklist. (1974) Woodstock Dog Club, Woodstock, VT (1970) In February 2021, the Board reviewed and ac - cepted the Sample Bylaws Study Committee’s Report on Newly Licensed Clubs approved in May report including Local Club Sample Constitu - and June 2021 tion and Bylaws; Parent Club Sample Constitu - Beartooth Agility Club of Montana, greater tion and Bylaws; Sample Constitution and Billings, MT (including communities in prox - Bylaws Checklist; and Tips and Best Practices imity to Interstate 90, east to Hardin, west to for Effective Bylaws. Proposed revisions are Absarokee, south to MT/WY state line), 22 total noted in the documents in Exhibits A-1 households, 15 local. through D-1. The Board voted affirmatively by majority vote to accept the Sample Bylaws Clumber Spaniel Club of the Carolinas, greater Study Committee’s Report at its February 2021 Raleigh, NC (including communities north to meeting, and the Sample Constitution and By - Durham, west to Asheville, southeast to Wilm - laws Checklist was adopted as a new policy. ington), 26 total households, 12 local. This will be discussed further at the August

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English Setter Club of Medford, NJ, Burlington 28 total households, 17 local. County, NJ (including communities north to Interstate 195, south to Route 42), 99 total COMPLIANCE households, 46 local. Bri Tesarz, Director, Compliance, participated in this portion of the meeting via video confer - Herding Association of Central New York, ence. greater Syracuse, NY, 23 total households, 14 local. (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on Middle Tennessee Cavalier King Charles the Secretary’s Page.) Spaniel Club, greater Franklin, TN (including communities south to Sewanee, north to INTERNAL CONSULTING AND BUSINESS Nashville, in proximity to Interstate 24), 31 INTELLIGENCE total households, 16 local. Seth Fera-Schanes, Director, Planning, partici - pated in this portion of the meeting. The Amer - Mid-Florida Sporting Dog Association, greater Or - ican Kennel Club uses a corporate roadmap to lando, FL (including communities north to prioritize projects across departments. The Ocala, south to St. Petersburg, east/west coasts), roadmap serves multiple purposes including 61 total households, 41 local . understanding cross-team dependencies, high - lighting the status of projects, ensuring trans - Northwest Ohio Scent Work Enthusiasts, parency and optimizing decision making and greater Toledo, OH (including communities serves to correlate the roadmap with objectives south to Millbury, west to Whitehouse, north to and budgets. The Board reviewed a memo out - OH/MI state line), 20 total households, 12 lining the framework and processes involved in local. the development and management of the AKC Corporate Project Roadmap. The presentation Old Dominion Australian Shepherd Associa - included a sample of work that has been com - tion, greater Richmond, VA (including commu - pleted in 2021, a look ahead at the remaining nities north to Herndon, south to Chesapeake two quarters of 2021, as well as provided an up - in proximity to Interstate 95), 23 total house - date on some projects that are currently in de - holds, 12 local. velopment.

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William Ellis, Director, Broadcasting, partici - Specialties, Agility, Obedience, Rally, Diving pated in this portion of the meeting. Dogs and Flyball. 2021 has proven to be a very successful year for Sponsorship and Media Sales. Sales are up 29% AKC ON ESPN over 2020. Growth includes new major brands AKC has had 39 broadcasts across ABC, ESPN, in non-endemic categories, renewals and ex - and the National Geographic Networks. The pansion of programming with existing sponsors AKC National Agility Championship premiered with revenue to support AKC’s legacy and new on March 31 on ESPN2. The show was the high - programs. est rated show of the day on the network. Fol - lowing the success of the National Agility Total Digital Advertising revenue is up 150% Championship, the AKC Agility Premier Cup YOY for Q1 and Q2. was moved from ESPN2 to ESPN on May 25. Direct Advertising (Non-Sponsorship) January The AKC Agility Premier Cup was the 7th most through May already exceeded January viewed sports event of the day of any network on through December 2020 in total with earlier May 25 (behind NBA, MLB, and NHL), and the bookings and more volume. most viewed sports event on ESPN. AKC messag - ing continues to be featured during commercial AKC.org saw the highest Q1 Impressions ever time, including AKC.tv, Retrievist, If It Barks, in 2021: and AKC.org. Features in AKC shows on ESPN • Q1 2021 – 308 Million Impressions are mission driven, designed to entertain, edu - • Q1 2020 – 235 Million Impressions cate, and introduce audiences to AKC Sports. • 1Q 2019 – 169 Million Impressions CONSENT AKC.TV Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by Plays on AKC and downloads of the AKC.TV Dr. Battaglia it was VOTED (unanimously) to app continue to increase. Content creation approve the following Consent items: continues to be a priority. Two weekly shows • Veteran Age for Ibizan Hounds in Lure continue DogCenter - 40+ episodes in 2020, to - Coursing taling more than 400 minutes of content Tues - • Allowing for Waiting Lists in Retriever day and Friday from the Museum of the Dog Hunting Tests and Ask the Expert 12+ episodes in 2020, total - • Appeal Process for Event Distance Con - ing more than 300 minutes of content is broad - flicts cast bi-weekly on Wednesdays. AKC.TV will • Ibizan Hound Proposed Breed Standard produce 34 live events covering Conformation, Revision

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• Manchester Terrier Proposed Breed apart in driving miles. The appeal process is Standard Revision available when the driving distance between • Delegate and Club Approvals two events is approximately 25% greater or more than the conflict distance established for Veteran Age for Ibizan Hounds in Lure Coursing the sport or in special circumstances. The pol - The Veteran Stake in Lure Coursing is one that icy is effective be for events occurring on or is reserved for senior dogs and held at the op - after September 1, 2021. tion of the club. Each Parent Club can set their breed’s own age requirement in order to be eli - Belgian Malinois Proposed Breed Standard gible to enter the stake. Currently, if the breed Revision has no specific eligibility age requirement, the The Board VOTED to approve the proposed regulations default to six years of age. The standard for the Belgian Malinois with an effec - Board VOTED to approve a recommendation tive date of October 6, 2021. See Appendix A. to specify the eligibility age for Ibizan Hounds entering the Veteran Stake to be at least seven Ibizan Hound Proposed Breed Standard Revision years old, per a request from the Ibizan Hound The Ibizan Hound Club of the United State, Club of the U.S. Inc. (IHCUS), has submitted g proposed revi - sions to the breed standard. The current stan - Allowing for Waiting Lists in Retriever Hunting dard was approved September 11, 1989. The Tests Board VOTED to approve that the IHCUS may The Board VOTED to approve a recommenda - proceed to ballot the membership on the pro - tion to allow clubs holding Retriever Hunting posed Standard changes in accordance with the Tests, at their option, to create a waiting list Club’s Constitution and Bylaws. from which they can fill in slots created by scratches/no-shows up to the start of the test. Manchester Terrier Proposed Breed Standard In Retriever Hunting Tests, the Master level test Revision is the only test that is allowed to limit the num - The American Manchester Terrier Club, ber of entries. (AMTC) submitted proposed revisions to the Manchester Terrier standard. The current stan - Appeal Process for Event Distance Conflicts dard was approved June 10, 1991. The Board The Board VOTED to adopt a policy that will VOTED to approve the proposed revisions to provide clubs with the option of an appeal the Manchester Terrier breed standard to be process in situations where events in conflict published for comment in the Secretary’s Page based on straight line miles are much further of the AKC Gazette .

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Delegate and Club Approvals The Board VOTED unanimously to confirm the date for the September 2021 meeting. The Delegate Approvals Delegate Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sep - The Board VOTED to approve the following tember 14, 2021 . Delegate Standing Commit - individuals to serve as Delegates: tee Meetings will be held on Monday September 13, 2021. Christopher R. Abraham, Pasco, WA To represent Richland Kennel Club Stewarding Suggestions Mrs. Wallin brought forward correspondence that she received from a constituent about Dana L. Alexander, Chandler, AZ Stewarding. Several suggestions were offered to To represent Superstition Kennel Club help increase the pool of qualified stewards. This will be discussed further at the Board’s Au - Kathy A. Rust, Walcott, ND gust meeting. To represent Vizsla Club of America Mark S. Stempel, Bohemia, NY EXECUTIVE SESSION To represent American Shih Tzu Club There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss sensitive business matters. There was nothing AKC Membership for Approval: reported out of this session. Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club Focal Point: Fargo, ND It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, July 13, 2021 43 Households, 32 Local at 7:08 p.m. Eastern Time. First License Trial: June 15, 1957 Adjourned Attest: NEW BUSINESS September Delegate Meeting Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary The COVID-related executive order signed by Governor Cuomo that allowed non-profit mem - bers to meet electronically, expired on July 5, 2021. To comply with New York State not-for- profit law the AKC must hold the September Delegate Meeting and future meetings in-per - son.

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