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MIS SION STATEMENT The American is dedicated to upholding MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION the integrity of Mits IRSeSgiIsOtryN, p romoting thSe TsApoTrtEoMf pEurNebT red and - ing for type and function. ® Carroll Kennel Club FToheu nAdmeed ricn a1n8 8K4e, ntnhel AKCCluba isn d deitds icaafftielida tteo d uoprhgoaldninizga tihoen is natedgvroitcy aotfe itfso rRtehge isptruyr,e p brroemdo dtiong tahse as pfaormt iolyf pcuormebpraend iodnog, sadavnad nbcre ecdainng infeo r hteyapeltha nad ndfu wncetilol-nb. eing, work to protect the Morris Hills Training Club Frioguhntdse od f ian ll1 8d8o4g, othwe nAKCers annd di tps raofmfiloiatete rd eosrpgoansiziabtlieo nds oagd ovwocnaetersfhoripth. e pure bred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all American Boerboel Club dog owners and 805prom1 oAtrec ore Csopropnosribaltee dDorgiv oew, Snueirtseh 1ip0. 0, Raleigh, NC 276 17 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 276 17 American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Association Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 Website ...... www.akc.org Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 Website ...... www.akc.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATES CREDENTIALS DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, CHAIRMA N•DOMINIC P. CAROTA, VICE CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bonnie Bieber, Middletown, DE, Wilmington RONALD H. CMLAESNSA KOEFR 2, 0C2H1 AIRMA N•DR. THOMAS MC.L DAASVSIE OSF, V2I0C2E 3 CHAIRMAN RITA J. BIDDLE DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN DOCMLAINSISC OP.F C 2A0R1O8 TA SCTELAVESNS OHFA M20B2L0 IN Kennel Club DR.J TAHMOEMS ARS. DOAKVIES DANPAIETLR IJC. IAS MMY. TCHR,U EZ SQ. DRT. HJ.O CMHAASR LPEOSW GEARRS VIN WILLIAM J. FEENEY Mayno Blanding, Ridgefield, WA, Bichon RONALD H. MENAKER KAROCLLYANSNSE OMF. 2M0C2A4 TEER CLASS OF 2022 CLASS OF 2019 DR. CACRLAMSESN OLF. B2A0T2T1 AGLIA Frise Club of America CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD DR. MICHAEL KNIGHT DHRA. RCOALRDM “ERNE LD.” B TAATTTRAOG LIIIIA RITA J. BIDDLE DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES KARDOOLMYNINNICE PM. C. MARCOATTA EER ANN WALLIN Kathi Elliot, Scottsdale, AZ, Lewiston-Auburn ANN WALLIN THOMAS POWERS RONALD H. MENAKER, ChairmaHnA ERmVEeYri tMu.s WOODING Kennel Club DDEENNIIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Offffiicciioo Diana Komarek, Topeka, KS, Topeka Kennel EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DENNIS B. SPRUNG GIINA M. DINARDO JOTSHEEPOHD VO.R BEA PFFHUILTLOIP, JS R. Club President Executive Secretary Chiief Financial Offiicerr Chiief Executive Offiicerr Thea F. Lahti, New London, NH, Irish VICE PRESIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS Terrier Club of America JAY WAKS KIRSTEN BAHLKE BRANDI HUNTER Senior ExecutiKvIe RSTEN BAHLKEV,i cPeu rPerberseidd eCnotnsumer DemanPdublic Relations & Richard L. Reynolds, Tenafly, NJ, Garden Vice President & MARK PDuUreNbNre, dE xCeocnustuivmee Vr iDcem Parendsident Communications General Counsel KEITH FRAZIER, Executive CVYicNeT HPrIAe sBidEeAnGtL, EBS usiness SuppDoOrUt GS eLrJvUicNeGs REN State All Terrier Club ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSSKHY EILAA GssOiFstFaE n, tG Goevneerrnaml Cenout nRseelal tions Sports & Events Executive Vice President & Chief GrowthB ROAffNicDeIr HUNTER , PubMlicA RKe lDatUioNnN s & CommunicHaEtAioTnHs ER MCMANUS DOUG LJUNGREN, ExSeecnuitoivr eV iVciec eP rPerseidsiednet nt, SporDtse p& utEyv Genents eral Counsel THERESA CHIN Registration & NOTICE Senior Vice PresiHdEeAnTt HER MCMusAtoNmUSe,r Deepvueltoyp Gmeennetral CounsMeAl RI-BETH O’NEILL As a result of an Event Committee determi - Planning & Operations MARI-BETH O’NEILL, S port Services Sport Services KEITH FRAZIER AIDEN COLIE PAULA SPEBCuTsOinR e, sCso Srpuoprpaotret Services ELIZABETH SOROTA nation the following individual stands sus - Senior Vice PresideDnAt PHNA STeRrvAicUeS s,/ BNuCs Finaecsilsit yD eOvpes lopment Marketing Technology pended of AKC privileges. It should be noted TIM THOMASSH,E JILuAd gGiOnFgF OE perations DAPHNA STRAUS JAY WAKS, Senior ExeGcouvteirvnem Veicnet RPreelastiidoenns t & GeneBruasli nCeosusn sDeelvelopment that this determination may still be appealed

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AKC GAZETTE 1 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES any, will appear in this column: Treatment Policy: Ms. Marcia Catlett (Eagle, ID) Effective November 10, 2020: Ms. Deana Lemire (New Hudson, MI) Ms. Leslie Ayo (Fairburn, GA) Multiple Mr. Jay Lucas (Melfa, VA) Ms. Kimberly Stefanik (Milford, MI) Ms. Julie Bernet (Bucyrus, KS) Multiple NOTICE Breeds Mr. Jeff Brown (Bryan, TX) Action was taken Mr. Joe Cox (Summerfield, FL) Labrador Re - by the Lost Pines Retriever Club for conduct trievers at its October 11, 2020 event. Mr. Brown was Ms. Kimberly Huddleston (Carroll, OH) charged with improper treatmen in connec - Shetland Sheepdogs tion with an event. The Staff Event Commit - Ms. Pamela Kyler (La Pine, OR) Labrador tee reviewed the Event Committee’s report Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers and set the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine. (Labrador Retrievers) NOTIFICATION OF REPRIMANDS AND/OR FINES IM - POSED ON SUPERINTENDENTS FOR ADVERTISING NOTICE JUDGES WITHOUT AKC APPROVAL, RULES APPLY - The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com - ING TO DOG SHOWS CHAPTER 4, SECTION 1. mittee has suspended Ms. Rachel Clark (Arca - Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC ...... $200 dia, IN) from all AKC privileges for one year Two 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Shows in and imposed a $1,000 fine, effective Novem - Ridgefield, WA ber 10, 2020, for non-compliance with AKC’s Care and Conditions Policy (unacceptable NOTIFICATION OF REPRIMANDS AND/OR FINES IM - conditions, dogs and/or facility). (Multiple POSED ON SUPERINTENDENTS FOR LATE PUBLI - Breeds) CATION OF A PREMIUM LIST RULES APPLYING TO DOG SHOWS CHAPTER 4, SECTION 2. NOTICE Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC ...... $250 The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Com - Shows in Conroe, TX mittee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for life and imposed a NOTIFICATION OF REPRIMANDS AND/OR FINES IM - $10,000 fine, for conduct prejudicial to pure - POSED ON SUPERINTENDENTS FOR LATE SUBMIS - bred dogs, dog events, or the best in - SION OF RECORDS RULES APPLYING TO DOG terests of the based on SHOWS CHAPTER 17, SECTION 2. their violation of the AKC’s Judicial or Admin - Onofrio Dog Shows, LLC ...... $975 istrative Determination of Inappropriate Shows in Farmington, UT, Greeley, CO, Cam -

AKC GAZETTE 2 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES bridge, MN, Superior, WI, and Logan, UT (203) 426-3154 [email protected] CONFORMATION JUDGES Greyhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks Letters concerning judges and provisional Mr. Channing Sheets (99781) CA judges should be addressed to the Judging Op - (415) 254-2582 erations Department at PO Box 900062, [email protected] Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning German Shepherd Dogs Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST applicants should be addressed to the Com - ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS panion Events Department in North Carolina. Ms. Sharon Baskerville (91922) NJ The American Kennel Club will, at the re - (609) 238-9929 quest of a judge or judge applicant, provide [email protected] that individual with copies of letters received American Eskimo Dogs, Dalmatians, Poo - regarding their judging qualifications. As a re - dles, Tibetan Terriers, Xoloitzcuintli sult, it should be understood that any such Ms. Ronda Bermke (94073) WI correspondence will be made available, upon (920) 864-3369 request, to the judge or judge applicant. [email protected] It is the responsibility of all Conformation Belgian Sheepdogs, Border Collies and Junior Showmanship judges to notify the Ms. Kandy L. Boll (100060) PA Judging Operations Department of any (484) 639-1393 changes or corrections to their address, [email protected] phone, fax or emails. These changes are very Cardigan Welsh Corgis important because they affect your judges’ Mrs. Bergit Coady-Kabel (100809) CA record, the web site and the Judges Directory. (818) 472-3352 Please notify Judging Operations by email at [email protected] [email protected]. Balance of Terrier Group (American Hair - less Terriers, Bull Terriers, Cesky Terriers, APPLICANTS Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Glen of Imaal The following persons applications have Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Rat Terri - been submitted for the breed(s) specified but ers) they are NOT eligible to accept assignments. Dr. Daniel W. Dowling (5972) ME (207) 785-4494 NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS [email protected] Ms. Patricia A. Clark (106260) CT Chow Chows, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos,

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Norwegian Lundehunds Japanese Chins, Pekingese Mr. Ted W. Eubank (53715) TX Dr. M. Patricia Joyce (101483) GA (214) 649-1104 (770) 938-7032 [email protected] [email protected] Pointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Irish Red Bedlington Terriers, Bull Terriers, Glen of & White Setters, Irish Setters, Cocker Imaal Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Lake - Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Sussex land Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers, Rus - Spaniels sell Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Soft Coated Ms. Denise Flaim (100561) NY Wheaten Terriers, Pumik (516) 509-5214 Ms. Dianne Kroll (44743) OR [email protected] (971) 221-7623 Akitas, Anatolian Shepherds, Boerboels, [email protected] Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, Saint Balance of Hound Group (American English Bernards Coonhounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Mrs. Cathy J. Gish (42941) KY Bluetick Coonhounds, Grand Bassets Grif - (270) 826-8777 fons Vendeens, Plott Hounds, Redbone [email protected] Coonhounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds) Ibizan Hounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Ms. Edweena “Teddy” McDowell (17411) KS Vendeens, Pharaoh Hounds, German Pin - (913) 620-4578 schers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, Norfolk Terri - [email protected] ers, Lowchen, Xoloitzcuintli, Norwegian Balance of Terrier Group (Bedlington Terri - Buhunds, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pumik ers, Norwich Terriers, Russell Terriers) Mr. Ronald Hoh (97979) CA Ms. Laura Reeves (105393) OR (916) 481-7108 (541) 761-1867 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Terrier Group (Cesky Terriers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Sussex Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers), Blood - Spaniels, Ibizan Hounds, Saint Bernards, hounds, Grand Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Manchester Terriers Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Portuguese Ms. Claudia Seaberg (22813) FL Podengo Pequenos (615) 403-6126 Ms. Cindy Huggins (92440) CA [email protected] (805) 331-3723 Beagles, Bloodhounds, Portuguese Podengo [email protected] Pequenos, Redbone Coonhounds, Treeing

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Walker Coonhounds JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTS Ms. Inge Semenschin (27410) CA Mr. Douglas Belter (108731) MI (510) 620-9688 (269) 795-7643 [email protected] [email protected] Azawakhs, Basenjis, Dachshunds, Grey - Ms. Ashley Dawn Fincher (108345) OK hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridge - (405) 812-9199 backs [email protected] Mrs. Keiko Shimizu (101335) CA (949) 537-6217 PERMIT JUDGES [email protected] The following persons have been approved on a Labrador Retrievers, Vizslas, Maltese, Man - Permit basis for the designated breeds in accor - chester Terriers, Poodles, Pugs, Shiba Inu dance with the current judging approval process. Mr. Masaki Shimizu (100795) CA They may now accept assignments and the fancy may (310) 819-5309 still offer comments to Judging Operations. [email protected] NEW BREED PERMIT JUDGES Lagotti Romagnoli, Clumber Spaniels, Eng - Ms. Shira Lee Barkon (108315) PA lish Cocker Spaniels, English Springer (610) 587-5542 Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas, Bernese Moun - [email protected] tain Dogs Siberian Huskies Ms. Judy Wade (99715) OK Mr. Justin Dannenbring (46593) MT (214) 693-4447 (951) 733-1618 [email protected] [email protected] Great Danes, American Eskimo Dogs, Ibizan Hounds, Whippets Finnish Spitz, French Bulldogs, Lowchen, Mrs. Carol Lynn Johnson (108277) MI Shiba Inu (616) 490-5227 Ms. Pamela Wilson (64914) TX [email protected] (512) 280-3103 Labrador Retrievers [email protected] Mr. Bryan K. Martin (3207) OR American Hairless Terriers, Bedlington Ter - (847) 922-8735 riers, Bull Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, [email protected] Irish Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Rat Ter - Hound Group (Afghan Hounds, American riers, Welsh Terriers Foxhounds, American English Coonhounds, Azawakhs, Basenjis, Basset Hounds, Beagles, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bloodhounds,

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Bluetick Coonhounds, Borzois, Cirneco ADDITIONAL BREED PERMIT JUDGES dell’Etna, Dachshunds, English Foxhounds, Dr. Azalea A. Alvarez (97321) FL Grand Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Grey - (954) 434-0318 hounds, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds, Irish [email protected] Wolfhounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Otter - Chinese Cresteds, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Silky hounds, Petit Basset Griffons, Vendeens, Terriers, Bulldogs Pharaoh Hounds, Plott Hounds, Portuguese *Permit status approval for Toy Fox Terriers pend - Podengo Pequenos, Redbone Coonhounds, ing satisfactory completion of required measure - Rhodesian Ridgebacks, , Scottish ment and/or weighing test. Deerhounds, Sloughis, Treeing Walker Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown (23263) AZ Coonhounds, Whippets) (651) 226-9080 Mrs. Jane Myers (108772) NV [email protected] (775) 313-4749 Balance of Hound Group (American English [email protected] Coonhounds, American Foxhounds, Bea - Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, gles, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Blood - German Wirehaired Pointers, Brittanys, hounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Cirneco Chesapeake Retrievers, flat, Golden dell’Etna, English Foxhounds, Harriers) Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Nova Sco - Ms. Carol Cooper (68129) MI tia Duck Tolling Retrievers, English Set - (517) 862-2405 ters, Gordon Setters, Irish Setters, Irish [email protected] Red and White Setters, Clumber Spaniels, Siberian Huskies Cocker Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, Mrs. Beth Downey (102539) MS English Springer Spaniels, Vizslas, (410) 829-2455 Weimaraners, Wirehaired Pointing Grif - [email protected] fons, Dachshunds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Alaskan Malamutes, Bernese Mountain Whippets, Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Dogs, German Pinschers, Great Pyrenees, Great Danes, Rottweilers, Manchester Ter - Leonbergers, Newfoundlands, Saint riers, Poodles, Australian Cattle Dogs, Aus - Bernards tralian Shepherds, Pembroke Welsh Mr. Brandon H. Edge (101383) NC Corgis, JS (910) 280-9745 Ms. Susan E. Schwarz (108288) CO [email protected] (970) 472-5378 Cocker Spaniels, Boston Terriers Chinese [email protected] Shar-Pei, Chow Chows, Coton de Tulear, Dal - Golden Retrievers matians, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Poodles,

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Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli haired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Ms. Christine Erickson (22529) AZ Curly-Coated Retrievers, Irish Red & White (480) 262-6630 Setters, American Water Spaniels, Clumber [email protected] Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, Sussex Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, Papillons, Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, Spinoni Pomeranians, Australian Shepherds Italiani Mrs. Debra Ferguson-Jones (95483) WA Mrs. Cindy Lane (65098) GA (425) 228-9750 (864) 316-6351 [email protected] [email protected] Airedale Terriers, Bull Terriers, Cairn Terri - Airedale Terriers, Border Terriers, Cairn ers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Wire Fox Ter - Terriers, Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire Fox Ter - riers, Russell Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, riers, Lakeland Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Skye Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Norwich Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Mr. Randy Garren (17218) NC Russell Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Welsh Ter - (919) 362-9799 riers [email protected] Ms. Patrice Loves (102871) PA Anatolian Shepherds, Chinooks, Dogo Ar - (717) 939-2770 gentinos, Dogues de Bordeaux, German Pin - [email protected] schers, Great Pyrenees, Komondorok, Curly-Coated Retrievers Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs, Mrs. Molly Martin (6650) AL Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Tibetan Mas - (334) 271-2778 tiffs [email protected] Mrs. Sue Goldberg (6502) NJ Anatolian Shepherds, Dogues de Bordeaux, (908) 647-3807 Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, Samoyeds, [email protected] Siberian Huskies Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen (98655) IL Mr. Don Hanson (97239) AZ (309) 358-1233 (360) 510-2092 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Herding Group (Australian Cattle Maltese, Bichons Frises Dogs, Bearded Collies, Belgian Laekenois, Ms. Britt Jung (66281) TX Norwegian Buhunds, Swedish Vallhunds), (703) 626-9149 Doberman Pinschers [email protected] Dr. A. Todd Miller (96991) MO Barbets, Lagotti Romagnoli, German Wire - (573) 560-3383

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[email protected] Ms. Cynthia L. Pagurski (93923) IL Brussels Griffons, Chihuahuas, English Toy (773) 416-7871 Spaniels, Pekingese, Poodles, Pugs [email protected] Ms. Shelley Miller (102995) NC Siberian Huskies, Havanese (919) 525-5001 Mr. John C. Ramirez (1814) CA [email protected] (310) 991-0241 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, English Setters, [email protected] Vizslas Airedale Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Glen of Mr. James A. Moses (93094) GA Imaal Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers (770) 329-4768 Mr. Joseph Reno (6407) NJ [email protected] (908) 561-7098 Pointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers, Nova Sco - [email protected] tia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Gordon Setters, Balance Herding Group (Beaucerons, Bel - Field Spaniels, Welsh Springer Spaniels, gian Laekenois, Border Collies, Entlebucher Spinoni Italiani, Vizslas, Weimaraners, Amer - Mountain Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds, ican English Coonhounds, American Fox - Swedish Vallhunds) hounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds Mrs. Janice K. Schreiber (17450) WA Ms. Mary C. Murphy-East (36967) MN (253) 846-7999 (763) 291-2263 [email protected] [email protected] Greyhounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Por - Irish Setters, Irish Red & White Setters, tuguese Podengo Pequenos Spinoni Italiani Mr. Johnny Shoemaker (19267) NV Mr. Christopher Tilghman Neale (6124) FL (702) 834-6557 (352) 222-4165 [email protected] [email protected] Azawakhs, Borzois, Cirneco dell’Etna, Irish Lagotti Romagnoli, Chesapeake Bay Retriev - Wolfhounds, Portuguese Podengo Pe - ers, Irish Red & White Setters, American quenos, Sloughis, Treeing Walker Coon - Water Spaniels, Wirehaired Pointing Grif - hounds fons, Wirehaired Vizslas Ms. Amy Sorbie (36968) CO Mr. Thomas J. Nuss (93619) NJ (720) 245-5781 (856) 404-3029 [email protected] [email protected] Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, English Toy Bullmastiffs, Italian Greyhounds Spaniels, Manchester Terriers, Papillons, Pekingese, Silky Terriers

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JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PERMIT JUDGE Mr. Bryan K. Martin (3207) OR Miss Coby Rudakewiz (108145) PA (847) 922-8735 (717) 315-5827 [email protected] [email protected] JS JS EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGE Mr. Didier Ardoin BEST IN SHOW DECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGES The following person, having successfully Mrs. Dody Froehlich completed the required Group Assignments Mr. Roger R. Hartinger in the first Variety Group for which they were Ms. Susan E. Paine approved, has been added to the list of judges Mr. Steven G. Schorr eligible for approval to judge Best In Show. Mrs. Pamela Winters Mr. Robert E. Schwalbe (55062) GA (706) 693-7142 DECEASED OBEDIENCE/RALLY JUDGE Mr. Ronald F Roberts (FL) [email protected]

APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTERED REINSTATED JUDGE NAME PREFIX The Judging eligibility of the following per- The following applications for a breed-specific son has been reinstated. Registered Name Prefix have been submitted to Mr. Wayne Cavanaugh (5571) MI The American Kennel Club. Letters in regard (269) 760-2552 to these applications should be addressed to [email protected] Gina DiNardo, Executive Secretary: Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly- BUZZARDS-Australian Cattle Dogs- Theresa Coated Retrievers, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Buzzard Couch & Colsten Couch CHIMO- Great Danes- Sharon G Fulford-Fint English Setters, Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, . DELPHI- Boston Terriers- Delores J. Ferrero & English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer John W. Flora Spaniels DESERT SKY- Cane Corso- Shannon D Smith *Permit status approval for Golden Retrievers, & Leila H. Labrador Retrievers, Beagles pending satisfactory GOLD STAR- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Re- completion of required measurement and/or trievers-Vicki L. Wagner & Barry Wagner weighing test. HALO- Pomeranians- Haley M Pursell

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INFINITY’S- German Shorthaired Pointers- Os - R3- Mastiff- Tim J. Pearson valdo Miranda & Griselda A. Gonzalez ROMANYORK- Yorkshire Terriers- Filomena C. KASHMIR’S- Golden Retrievers- Christine A. Sarlea Brandt SPOT ON- Labrador Retrievers- Deborah Kelley MONARCH’S- Rhodesian Ridgebacks- Laurie STARDUST- American Eskimo Dogs-Laurie S. A. Hynes & Susan A. Hynes Boles NEVERLAMD -Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Re - TITAN’S-Akitas Cory L. Crayton trievers- Wendy J. Hooke & Peter J. Hooke VOM NORDENWAlD- German Shepherd Dogs- RANSOMSHIRE’S- German Shepherd Dogs- Angela D. Nordquist Ellen R. Ransom WINDYACRES-Pembrike Welsh Corgis-Debrah E. Peterson REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED WINTERBERRY-Collies-Kathleen Pirro & Kia The following applications for a breed-specific Pirro Registered Name Prefix have been granted: ZOBELA-Siberian Huskies- Paige B. Strickland AMOUR-Irish Wolfhounds- Beverly Conroy ZOOZOOZ-Bull Terriers- Austin Salmon & Sheila AVION’s - Cavalier King Charles Spaniels- Salmonxc Maricela Boullosa Cedillo DREAMGAIT- Poodles- Mark Gresh FLF -Pembroke Welsh Corgis & Cardigan Welsh Corgis- Debbie A Mock FOXRIDGE Farms - Toy Fox Terriers- Shannon L Fenner KSP - Labrador Retrievers & German Shorthaired Pointers- Susan N Devereaux MOD F’S- Dachshunds & Havanese Joe E. McCall MOFFETT’S- French Bulldogs- Rev. Edwin Mof - fett MOUNT BETHEL- Poodles- Darcy C Kallus NO LIMITS -German Shorthaired Pointers-Jeffrey C. Bosch PALADIN- Cane Corso- Roy A. Haney and Sue- Ann B. Haney POTOMAC CREEK-Labrador Retrievers-Paula A Scholz & Timothy M Scholz

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grees, DNA, AKC GoodDog! Helpline and AKC PuppyVisor™ enrollments are each up.

Events and Entries:

As of November 9, 2020, events are down AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. 62% in the aggregate from mid-March to year MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS end. AKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY AND VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE A total of 14,147 events have been cancelled NOVEMBER 10, 2020 or postponed in 2020. The Board convened via Zoom Video Fast , Scent Work, Hunt Tests, Field Conference on Tuesday November 10, 2020 Trials, Agility and Conformation Specialties at 11:03 a.m. are doing well. Total entries through September 30, 2020 are down 1,311,000. Mr. Sprung was present in the NY Office. All other Directors participated in the meeting Thirty-eight (38) individuals are back by video conference. The Executive Secretary STAFF: to work, one (1) went to work for AKC RE - was present in the NY Office and participated UNITE and eleven (11) former employees by video conference. were offered positions or have advised AKC that they would not return. Five (5) more po - The October 13, 2020 Board meeting min - sitions are planning to return in 2020 and fif - utes, copies of which had been provided to all teen (15) in 2021, for a total of seventy (70) Directors, were reviewed. positions. There are an additional 16 posi - tions that are approved for rehire in 2021 as Upon a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by workload requires. Mr. Sweetwood, the October 13, 2020 Board meeting minutes were unanimously The IT Department is set for the Novem - approved. I.T.: ber 16-20, 2020 Delegate Committee meet - ings and the December 2, 2020 Delegate PRESIDENTS REPORT meeting which will be conducted via the Mr. Sprung reported that registration is con - Zoom platform. tinuing to do well during the COVID-19 pan - demic spike. Litters, individual dogs, pedi -

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ORLANDO: A very robust and well-thought-out FINANCE plan will be implemented in Orlando with ex - Ted Phillips, Chief Financial Officer, pro - traordinary safety and social distancing meas - vided a financial update for the nine months ures in place. It is truly a multi-departmental ending September 30, 2020. venture. Despite the ongoing challenges due to Conformation entries opened October 23, COVD-19, a positive report of AKC’s opera - 2020 and closed on November 18, 2020. To tions was conveyed. date Conformation has 3,058 entries; Bred- By-Exhibitor: 549; Agility: 608 + 78 Juniors; YTD Net Operating Income is $9.6 million Puppy and Juniors Stakes: 668; National primarily due to higher registration revenues Owner-Handled Series Finals: 317. and cost containment, offset by lower record - ing and service fees. The National experience will Registrations Statistics: 2020 YTD Litter Reg. be very different this year due to the event was 6.5% ahead of budget, 8.2% better than modifications for COVID-19. 2019 YTD. 2020 YTD Dog Reg. was 15% ahead of budget, 17% better than 2019 YTD. Gina DiNardo, Executive Secretary, and Registration Fees exceed the prior year by Paula Spector, Vice President, Corporate 18% or $4.4 million. This increase is led by Services, participated in this portion of the Dog Registration ahead of 2019 by 23% or meeting to share with the Board details about $3.9 million. these modifications and safety measures Events and Entries continue to reflect the planned for the National Championship impact of COVID-19 cancellations. week. Compared to the same period in 2019, Events & Entries were down by 53.5% & 57%, Legal Update: respectively. Events & Other Fees trail budget The Board reviewed a legal update as of and 2019 Actual by 25% and 27% respec - October 2020. tively. This is primarily due to Recording & Service Fees which trail prior year by 52% or EXECUTIVE SESSION $4.6 million. There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - One key offset is Pedigree & Other Litter cuss sensitive business matters. Nothing was Fees exceed budget by 22% or $1.1mil prima - reported out of this session. rily due to 3Generation Pedigree Sales. Product & Service Sales exceed budget by

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14% or $1.1 million led by Merchandise Sales to the Nose, Color and Disqualification sec - due to increases in e-commerce sales ahead tions of the Siberian Husky as of prior year by 44% or $520k. submitted by the Siberian Husky Club of Advertising, Sponsor/Royalties trail budget America, Inc. (SHCA). The current standard by 12.5% or $1.1 million due to a combina - was approved October 9,1990. tion of lower income across all lines due to lower activity due to the pandemic. Following a motion by Dr. Davies, seconded by Dr. Garvin, the Board VOTED (unanimously) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY to approve the proposed Standard revisions for Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport ballot by the SHCA in accordance with the Services; Sheila Goffe, Vice President, Siberian Husky Club of America’s Constitution Government Relations; Brandi Hunter, Vice and By-laws. President, Communications and Public Relations; and Ashley Jacot, Director of Acceptance of Pedigrees from the Azerbaijan Ken - Education, participated in this portion of the nel Club meeting via videoconference. The Board reviewed a request from the Azerbaijan Kennel Club to be added to the American Hairless Terrier Stud Book list of registries with pedigrees acceptable for The Board reviewed a request from the AKC registration. Kennel Union of the American Hairless Terrier Club of America to Republic of Azerbaijan (hereinafter referred keep the Stud Book Open for the Breed until as KURA) is a national non-profitable canine January 1, 2026. The American Hairless organization in Azerbaijan, which was estab - Terrier Stud Book is scheduled to close lished in 2001 and a member of FCI January 1, 2021. Currently AKC will accept (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) dogs registered with United Kennel Club. since 2006, and FCI full member since 2015. KURA is the only all authority Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by in the country. KURA issues Pedigrees and Mr. Sweetwood the Board VOTED (unani - records registration records of all pure breed mously) that the American Hairless Terrier dogs in Azerbaijan. Stud Book will remain open until January 1, 2026. In 2019, KURA registered approximately 2500 dogs. Since 2015, KURA organizes Siberian Husky Proposed Breed Standard Revision CRUFT’S Qualification shows 2 times per The Board reviewed the proposed revisions year and International Dog Shows inviting

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FCI international judges; and KURA conduct Mudi have competed in companion and per - and participate in education programs, semi - formance events earning 229 titles. nars. This will be discussed further at the January This will be discussed further at the January Board meeting. Board meeting. Parent Club Designation for Danish-Swedish Farm - Mudi Eligibility to Compete in the Herding Group dog The Board reviewed a request from The The Board reviewed a request from the Mudi Club of America (MCA). MCA has sub - Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America to mitted a petition seeking acceptance into the be designated as the Parent Club for the AKC Stud Book and for the Mudi to be eligi - Breed allowing them to hold FSS Open ble to compete in the Herding Group. MCA Shows. also submitted a proposed breed standard for approval. The Standard for the Mudi is in the The Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of AKC format. The Sport Services Department America has an active membership participat - has approved the standard, and the club ing in Companion Events and FSS Open membership approved the standard in Shows when available. October 2017. This will be discussed further at the January While in the Miscellaneous Class, MCA held Board meeting. four Open Shows and national breed special - ties. During this time the club has also con - Russian Toy Eligibility to Compete in the Toy Group ducted 4 judges workshops and breed semi - The Board reviewed a request from The nars throughout the United States. Russian Toy Club of America (RTCA). RTCA has submitted a petition seeking acceptance The dogs are currently exhibited on a regular into the AKC Stud Book and for the Russian basis in the Miscellaneous Class at AKC Toy to be eligible to compete in the Toy events throughout the United States. 83 Mudi Group. RTCA also submitted a proposed have competed in 287 different conforma - breed standard for approval. tion events in 29 different states since moving The Standard for the Russian Toy is in the into Miscellaneous. They have earned 42 AKC format. The Sport Services Department Certificate of Merit Titles. Additionally, 63 has approved the standard, and the club

AKC GAZETTE 14 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES membership approved the standard in Government Relations, Sheila Goffe; October 2017. Executive Vice President, Mark Dunn and Executive Vice President Doug Ljungren. While in the Miscellaneous Class they held six Open Shows and national breed specialties. The purpose of the AKC Detection Dog Task During this time the club has also conducted 3 Force is “to study specific areas in which the judges workshops and breed seminars AKC could help address the crisis of a short - throughout the United States. age of high-quality explosives detection dogs The dogs are currently exhibited on a regular for U.S. national and public security while basis in the Miscellaneous Class at AKC also advancing recognition of AKC as preemi - events throughout the United States. 205 nent authority on canines”. Russian Toy have competed in 450 different conformation events in 39 different states The DDTF focuses on three major areas: since moving into Miscellaneous. They have • Education and Outreach, earned 30 Certificate of Merit Titles. • Conferences/Webinars and, Additionally, 48 Russian Toy have competed • Public Policy (GR) in companion and performance events earn - ing 144 titles. The Patriotic Puppy Program (PPP) is a pilot program that falls within the education and This will be discussed further at the January outreach mission of the DDTF. The purpose Board meeting. of the patriotic puppy program is to study whether AKC can provide a suitable AKC Detection Dog Task Force Patriotic Puppy and reliable source of future “green” dogs Program Update & Strategic Plan that could then be purchased by law enforce - Sheila Goffe, Vice President, Government ment or government agencies for advanced Relations provided an update on the AKC training and successful deployment, primarily Detection Dog Task Force Patriotic Puppy as explosives detection dogs (EDDs). Program. The Detection Dog Task Force committee members are AKC Board mem - In August, the Patriotic Puppy Program tran - bers Dr. Carmen Battaglia, Co-Chair; sitioned to phase 2 of the program. Phase 2 Christopher Sweetwood, Co-Chair; Rita restructures the program to broaden training Biddle, Dominic Carota and Ann Wallin and and outreach to include the development of AKC Staff members AKC Vice President, detector dogs for deployment at local and state levels. The Primary goal of PPP Phase 2

AKC GAZETTE 15 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES is to establish training protocols, assist train - In addition, AKC GR has published alerts on ers and place graduate puppies with local, more than 190 legislative proposals on state, state and federal Law enforcement. local and federal issues that impact dog own - ers, and provided written and/or oral testi - Government Relations Update Third Quarter 2020 mony for more than 175 of these measures. The Board reviewed an update for the for the This represents a 46% increase in advocacy third quarter of 2020 and a status update on engagements over the same period in 2019. current GR department activity, major proj - ects, significant activities and legislative suc - GR also monitored 753 proposed regulatory cesses. (administrative rule) changes at the state and federal level, with approximately 630 of these The pandemic and response continue to have actively pending. a dramatic impact on legislatures and policy - making at all levels of government. Legislative In addition, AKC GR is monitoring, analyzing offices at the U.S. Capitol and many state and responding to constantly changing state capitols are closed to one-on-one constituent executive orders in all 50 states, state and fed - meetings. Instead, many meetings and com - eral legislation and relief packages, busi - munications are increasingly conducted by ness/events closure requirements, and efforts phone or zoom or similar electronic plat - to limit legal liability regarding COVID-19 forms. transmission for organizations that follow CDC, state and other relevant health and Through the third quarter of 2020, AKC GR safety precautions. has monitored, evaluated and responded to more than 3,300 federal, state and local bills AKC Education Q3 Report and 630 pending (750 tracked) implement - The Board reviewed a memo that provided ing regulations that could impact responsible an update of the Education department’s dog ownership, the health and wellbeing of activities and accomplishments for the third dogs, the rights of dog owners, and/or the quarter of 2020 and provided a status update interests of the American Kennel Club. This of current projects and initiatives. represents a nearly 50% increase in legisla - tive analysis activity and a 40% increase in Canine College pending regulations over the same period in Breed Courses 2019. Breed courses were offered with a 50% dis - count through September 30, 2020. The

AKC GAZETTE 16 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES number of breed courses purchased in Q3 of we’ve received over 4,000 dog submis- 2020 was 29.5% higher than Q3 of 2019. sions and more than 900 requests for • The Whippet breed course is undergo- PupPals. ing final changes from the Parent Club • The Virtual AKC Patch Program contin- and is scheduled to launch at the end of ues to receive sign ups daily, with more October. than 40 children completing this pro- • The Azawakh, Pekingese, Norfolk Ter- gram in Q3. rier and PBGV courses were updated in • AKC Canine Ambassadors continue to Q3. teach about purebred dogs and responsi- • The Italian Greyhound, Chihuahua, ble dog ownership through virtual offer- and Silky Terrier ings, though they are eager to return to courses are currently under develop- the classrooms and libraries. We now ment. have more than 380 active Canine Am- bassadors Breeder Education • AKC Breed of the Week for Kids contin- The Breeding Systems and Genetic Defects ues to be updated with a new breed each and Health courses were completed and week. During Q3, the following breeds launched. The courses were completely were introduced to the participants: redesigned and relaunched in Q3, featuring Dogo Argentino, Sealyham Terrier, Aus- the most up to date information, as well as tralian Shepherd, Pomeranian, Great state of the art interactivities. Pyrenees, Black and Tan Coonhound, • A total of 2,359 Breeder Education Bulldog, and Vizsla. courses were ordered in Q3 of 2020, which is an increase of 17.4% from Q3 AKC Education Webinar Series of 2019. AKC Education continues to collaborate with • The breeder exams for Breeding Systems Judging Operations to host breed webinars and Genetic Health and Defects were for judges. Webinar are currently offered updated in Q3. every Tuesday evening. In Q3, 20 breeds were featured, reaching Public Education 5,162 live attendees. Since its launch in • The AKC PupPals Program continues to March 2020, 82 breeds have been presented grow and expand, most recently includ- to 24,041 live attendees. In addition, the ing those affected by the California wild- recordings have been watched 6,267 times. fires. Since its launch in August 2019, Since March 2020, AKC reached more than

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31,000 constituents using these educational • Promoted first ever Virtual AKC RDO webinars. Webinars on various topics will con - Day in September 2020. tinue through the rest of 2020 and into 2021. • Worked with AKC Reunite to create press materials to promote unveiling of AKC Communications Q3 Report trailers through their Disaster Relief The Board reviewed an update on the program. Communications’ departments accomplish - ments for the third quarter of 2020. COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE TOTALS: Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Clips Evaluated in Q3: 3,540 Sports & Events; Pamela Manaton, Director, Q3 Potential Audience Reached: 6,722,492,060 Obedience, Rally, Tracking; Carrie DeYoung, Publicity Value for Q3: $7,699,835.59 Director, Agility; and Caroline Murphy, *Numbers and values provided by media monitor - Director, Performance Events participated in ing platform Cision. this portion of the meeting via video confer - ence. Highlights of Communications/PR Activities: • Promoted the second AKC Virtual Top Assisting the Sports – Making Permanent Obedi - Dog Challenge, resulting in a segment ence, Rally and Tracking Modifications That Expire on PIX11 Morning News. at Year-End • Created materials for AKC National In Obedience, Rally and Tracking six (6) Championship. Regulations were temporarily suspended or • Distributed 13 press releases to appropri - modified in 2020 to provide clubs and ate media outlets. exhibitors flexibility due to COVID-19. • Weekly “AKC Tips” articles written for McClatchy-Tribune reaching 600 news - The Staff recommends that these six modifi - papers, including the Chattanooga cations become permanent in 2021. The six Times Free Press, Dayton Daily News, modifications are – (1) Closing dates seven Duluth News-Tribune, Fresno Bee, Idaho days prior to the event, (2) Eligibility restric - Statesman, Kingsport Times-News and tions for exhibitors, (3) Eligibility restrictions Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, for dogs, (4) Eligibility restrictions during among others. emergency judge changes, (5) Modifying the • Offered outreach assistance to clubs to obedience Figure Eight exercise, and (6) promote events or send cancellation noti - Publishing the rally course maps. fications due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Recommendation (1) Closing Dates – The recommendation is (4) Eligibility Restrictions During Emer - to permanently change the Regulations gency Judge Changes – If numbers (2) to allow clubs holding obedience and and (3) above are approved, staff recom - rally trials, at their option, to close the mends permanently changing the Regula - events at a specified closing date and time tions for obedience and rally to waive the no later than 11:59PM seven (7) days eligibility restrictions on exhibitors and prior to the event. This is a change to the dogs when there is an emergency judge Regulations and may be made by a vote of change. This is a change to the Regula - the Board. If approved, this change will tions and may be made by a vote of the be effective for all trials held on or after Board. If approved, this change will be ef - January 1, 2021. fective for all trials held on or after Janu - ary 1, 2021. (2) Eligibility Restrictions for Exhibitors – The recommendation is to permanently (5) Modifying the Obedience Figure Eight change the obedience, rally and tracking Exercise – The recommendation is to per - Regulations effecting an exhibitor’s eligi - manently change the Obedience Regula - bility from thirty days to ten days prior to tions to use cones instead of Stewards for an event. This is a change to the Regula - the Figure Eight exercise. This is a tions and may be made by a vote of the change to the Regulations and may be Board. If approved, this change will be ef - made by a vote of the Board. If approved, fective for all trials held on or after Janu - this change will be effective for all trials ary 1, 2021. held on or after January 1, 2021.

(3) Eligibility Restrictions for Dogs – The (6) Publishing the Rally Course Maps – The recommendation is to permanently recommendation is to permanently change the obedience and rally Regula - change the Rally Regulations to allow a tions effecting a dog’s eligibility from club to distribute the rally course maps by thirty days to ten days prior to an event. email and to post them electronically on - This is a change to the Regulations and line no earlier than 6PM the evening be - may be made by a vote of the Board. If ap - fore each trial. This is a change to the proved, this change will be effective for all Regulations and may be made by a vote of trials held on or after January 1, 2021. the Board. If approved, this change will

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be effective for all trials held on or after hours from the published closing date and January 1, 2021. time may be accepted.

Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded Section 14. Dogs That May Not Compete. by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani - (Paragraphs 8 & 9) mously) to approve these changes on a per - No exhibitor may show a dog under a judge at manent basis. an obedience trial if the exhibitor has partici - pated in a training session taught by that judge CHAPTER 1 within ten (10) days prior to the date of the OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS event. GENERAL REGULATIONS No dog may be entered or shown under a judge at an obedience trial if the dog is owned Section 3. Premium Lists, Entries, Closing of or handled by any person who has regularly Entries and Catalog Order. (Paragraph 5) The served as a trainer or instructor of that judge, premium list shall specify the name and either individually or through classes, or if the address of the Superintendent or Trial dog has been regularly trained or instructed Secretary who is to receive the entries. by the judge within ten (10) days prior to the date of the obedience trial. “Trained or Opening & Closing Dates. In order to provide instructed” applies equally to judges who train fair opportunity for all exhibitors to enter professionally or as amateurs and to judges upcoming events, premium lists are required who train individual dogs or train or instruct to be published at least 72-hours prior to the dogs in classes with or through their handlers acceptance of entries. Events whose entries (see “Glossary of Terms” ). are limited must have a defined date and In either case above, the ten (10) day period time for the opening of entries which is to be is not in effect when a judge has been prominently displayed on the cover page of assigned on an emergency basis within 72- the premium list. In addition, every premium hours of an event. list shall specify the date and time at which entries for a trial shall close. For all trials the CHAPTER 3 specified closing date and time must be no OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS later than 11:59PM seven (7) days prior to NOVICE the trial. Whenever the closing day falls on a postal Section 5. Heel on Leash and Figure Eight. holiday, entries received in any form up to 24 (Paragraph 6)

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For the Figure Eight, the handler will stand sion of the ring. The fast and slow should be of sig - and the dog will sit in heel position facing the nificant length, not just several steps. No pattern judge, midway between two cones that are 17 will have more than one fast and one slow. If possi - to 37 inches high and no more than 15 ble, have one leg of the heeling pattern with no ele - inches wide at the base, that will be placed 8 ment on it. The “L” pattern is a minimal pattern. feet apart. The Figure Eight in the Novice Other patterns are acceptable, but excessive complex - classes will be done on leash; the handler may ity should be avoided. go around either cone first. The judge will The judge may leave the Figure Eight cones in posi - ask “Are you ready?” before giving the first tion in the ring, provided this equipment will not order. The handler and dog will walk briskly interfere with the performance of the other exercises. around and between the two cones twice. There will be no about turn, fast or slow, but CHAPTER 1 the judge must order at least one halt during AKC RALLY ® REGULATIONS this exercise and another halt at the end. GENERAL REGULATIONS

CHAPTER 2 Section 2. Premium Lists, Entries, Closing of OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS Entries and Catalog Order. (Paragraph 2) REGULATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE AND JUDGING The premium list shall specify the name and JUDGING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES address of the Superintendent or Trial Secretary who is to receive the entries. Section 1. Standardized Judging. Opening and Closing Dates. In order to pro - Heeling Pattern. The same pattern should be main - vide fair opportunity for all exhibitors to tained as far as practicable for each competing dog. enter upcoming events, premium lists are This is a foundation exercise, and it determines the required to be published at least 72-hours standards for all exercises in which the dog is heel - prior to the acceptance of entries. Events ing. The minimum heeling requirements for any whose entries are limited must have a defined class are normal heeling, a fast, a slow, a left turn, date and time for the opening of entries a right turn, an about-turn, a halt, and a sit. which must be prominently displayed on the The heeling patterns should not be in the area of the cover page of the premium list. In addition, table and/or gate and should have only one element every premium list shall specify the date and of an exercise on a leg. (For example, there shall not time at which entries for a trial shall close. be a halt and a slow on the same leg of an exercise.) For all trials the specified closing date and A fast must always be on a long dimension of the time must be no later than 11:59PM seven (7) ring; slow may be either on the short or long dimen - days prior to the trial.

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Whenever the closing day falls on a postal Section 25. Walkthrough Time. The course for holiday, entries received in any form up to 24 each class will be posted at the ring when the hours from the published closing date and judge arrives. The Trial Secretary may send time may be accepted. copies of the course to exhibitors by email no earlier than 6PM on the evening preceding Section 13. Dogs that May Not Compete. each trial and the courses may be published (Paragraphs 8 & 9) online electronically by the Trial Secretary at No exhibitor may show a dog under a judge at the same time, if available. The club should a rally trial if the exhibitor has participated in have a few printed course copies available for a training session taught by that judge within those that cannot take photos of the posted ten (10) days prior to the date of the event. courses or the ability to access the website. No dog may be entered or shown under a When there are not more than 20 dogs judge at a rally trial if the dog is owned or entered, and the same start time is listed for handled by any person who has regularly the A and B classes of the same level the served as a trainer or instructor of that judge, judge will combine the walkthrough. At the either individually or through classes, or if listed start time the dog has been has been regularly trained or instructed by the judge within ten (10 days for the class, a walkthrough of up to 10 min - prior to the date of the rally trial. “Trained or utes will be allowed for handlers without instructed” applies equally to judges who their dogs and judging of the class will follow. train professionally or as amateurs and to The judge must remain in the ring during judges who train individual dogs or train or the walkthrough but will not brief the han - instruct dogs in classes with or through their dlers. handlers (see “Glossary of Terms”). For classes with 40 or more dogs entered an In either case above, the ten (10) day period additional walkthrough time of up to 10 min - is not in effect when a judge has been utes will be provided. assigned on an emergency basis within 72- An additional 10 minutes must be added into hours of an event. the first hour of judging for the first walk - through. CHAPTER 2 AKC RALLY ® REGULATIONS CHAPTER 1 REGULATIONS FOR PERORMANCE AND JUDGING; TRACKING REGULATIONS JUDGING STANDARDS, PROCEDURES AND SCOR - GENERAL REGULATIONS ING

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Section 12. Dogs that May Not Compete. Virtual Rally has demonstrated, a virtual (Paragraph 8) approach also attracts new participants to the No exhibitor may show a dog under a judge sport. The exercises in virtual obedience will at a tracking test if the exhibitor has partici - be slightly different than in-person tests, pated in a training session taught by that therefore the titles earned will be designated judge within ten (10) days prior to the date with the letter V - Beginner Novice Virtual of the event. (BNV) and Companion Dog Virtual (CDV).

CHAPTER 2 TRACKING REGULATIONS There will be two beginning levels of virtual REGULATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE obedience offered, with possible expansion AND JUDGING of the program over time. The first two levels in the Virtual Obedience Test program will Section 9. (Paragraph 4) be Virtual Beginner Novice and Virtual People cannot act as tracklayers for dogs if, Novice classes. within the past 10 days, they have boarded, laid track for, or regularly trained the dogs Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded whose tracks they are to lay. The tracklayer by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (unani - must not be a person with whom the dog has mously) to consider the matter at this meet - resided or a member of the household or a ing, waiving the normal notice procedures. member of the immediate family of the dog’s handler. The judges will determine the order Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, sec - in which the tracks are run and the number onded by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED of each track. (unanimously) to approve an AKC Virtual Obedience Test Program effective March 1, Virtual Obedience Test Program 2021. The Board reviewed a recommendation to create an AKC Virtual Obedience Test Retriever Hunting Tests – Amateur Set Aside En - Program consisting of two beginning level tries in the Master Hunter Test classes – Virtual Beginner Novice and Virtual The Board reviewed a recommended change Novice. The purpose is to provide owners to the Retriever Hunting Test Regulations to that are not able or willing to attend an in- provide for clubs to set aside either 25% or person event an opportunity to stay engaged 35% of the entries (club’s option) for ama - in the sport by evaluating their skill and teur handlers in a limited entry Master teamwork via video. The experience with Hunter test. Currently amateurs are having

AKC GAZETTE 23 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES difficulty entering the Master level test Chapter 1, Section 4. Entry Requirements. because professional handlers are entering New paragraph #7 entitled “Amateur Set many dogs. This situation is undermining Aside Entries”. amateur involvement in the sport. This recommendation specifically sets aside Amateur Set Aside Entries entries for amateur handlers. If the entries A club holding a limited entry Master Hunter are not used within one day, the slots are test must set aside either 25% or 35% of the open to all handlers. No slots are lost; how - Master entries for amateur handlers. The ever, the change provides a degree of relief amateur set aside level of 25% or 35% is at for amateur handlers, who are the backbone the host club’s option and shall be provided of the sport. Strong amateur participation at the time the event application is submitted will promote the future health of the pro - to the AKC. This percentage applies to the gram. total entries, prior to worker set aside entries. The Retriever Hunting Test Advisory The number of MH entries set aside for ama - Committee unanimously supported this rec - teurs shall be as follows: ommendation. Entries in a Limited MH Test 66 100 132 200 Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded Amateur Set Aside 25% 17 25 33 50 by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani - Amateur Set Aside 35% 23 35 46 70 mously) to consider the matter at this meet - ing, waiving the normal notice procedures. Entries eligible for the amateur set aside slots must provide only one handler per dog and Following a motion by Ms. Biddle, seconded the handler must be an amateur. The entry by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani - must be submitted by an amateur and the mously) to approve is a change to the dog must be handled by an amateur in the Regulations and Guidelines for AKC Hunting Master test. Tests for Retrievers effective for events Entries reserved for amateurs shall open one approved by the AKC after April 1, 2021. day prior to general opening at 8:00 pm in Events receiving AKC approval prior to April the time zone where the event is being held. 1, provided they have not yet started accept - If the amateur entry limit is reached in the 24 ing entries, may implement the amateur set hours prior to the general opening, entries aside program, provided the host club shall stop until the general opening. reaches agreement with their entry service Additional amateur handled dogs are eligible provider. to enter at the time of general opening. If the

AKC GAZETTE 24 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES amateur entry limit is not reached prior to Sports & Events launched several virtual pilot the general opening, the unused amateur programs in 202.0 – Virtual Rally Novice and entry slots may be filled by any handler at the Intermediate classes, Virtual Agility ACT1 time of the general opening. and ACT2 classes, and Virtual Water Test for If a dog is entered under the amateur set Pointing Breeds. These programs have all aside provision and the amateur handler is proven to be successful. The Staff requested not able to attend the event, the dog may par - that these programs become permanent addi - ticipate provided it is handled by another tions to their respective sports. amateur. Any handler/owner misusing the amateur set aside provision will forfeit the Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded ability to enter in this manner and may be by Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED (unani - subject to a fine from AKC. The amateur set mously) to extend these programs through aside provision does not apply to the Master 2021; Staff will report back on impact and Nationals or the Master Amateur Nationals. results a year from now.

Agility – For Exhibition Only Runs & The Fix and See Appendix A for the AKC VIRTUAL OBE - Go Option Made Permanent DIENCE REGULATIONS In July 2019 the Board approved allowing the offering of For Exhibition Only (FEO) CONFORMATION entries and the Fix and Go concept in Agility Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, for a one-year trial period that started Sports & Events; Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice January 1, 2020. While the pandemic slowed President, Sport Services; Tim Thomas, Vice the use of these ideas, they have been over - President of Judges; Glenn Lycan, whelmingly accepted by the fancy. During the Director, Event Operations Support; and one-year trial period there have been no Alan Slay, Director, Event Programs partici - issues regarding these two additions to the pated in this portion of the meeting via video program. conference.

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by Opening of Entries for All-Breed Conformation Mr. Carota, the Board VOTED (unanimously) Shows to make the additions a permanent part of the With the demand for conformation dog AKC Agility program. shows and the entry limits being imposed, clubs are structuring the acceptance of Virtual Pilot Programs entries in a manner which may not be fair to

AKC GAZETTE 25 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES all potential exhibitors. This Board consid - tion allowing specialty clubs to hold up to ered a Board Policy that limits the opening of four designated specialties in a calendar year entries for a show to a single time regardless in addition to the current two specialties or of the method of submission. two days of specialties, (2) extend the change in Regulations to allow judges assigned to The Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11, NOHS Groups/Best in Show to exhibit on Section 4 lists what an entry must have in the same day through December 31, 2021. order to be acceptable, the final paragraph of this section states: Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (unani - All the requirements of the foregoing para - mously) to make this a permanent change to graph and all other specific requirements the Limited Number of Events Policy to allow printed in the premium list must be met allowing specialty clubs to hold up to four before an entry can be considered accept - designated specialties in a calendar year in able. addition to the current two specialties or two days of specialties; and the Board VOTED This sentence allows clubs, among other cri - (unanimously) to extend this change to the teria, to only accept an entry via a single sub - NOHS Regulations through December 31, mission method or multiple submission 2021 to allow judges only assigned to NOHS methods. Recently, clubs have included multi - Groups and/or NOHS Best in Show to ple opening dates depending upon the type exhibit the day they judge, but may not com - of entry submission. pete in the NOHS.

There was no motion to approve the sug - These changes are effective immediately. gested policy. Limited Number of Events Policy amended as Assisting the Sports – Making Permanent Confor - follow: mation Modifications That Expire at Year-End Local specialty clubs have the option to hold shows The Board reviewed modifications to regula - on two days per year or two shows per year, at their tions and policies made in 2020 for confor - option. Local specialty clubs have the option to hold mation to provide clubs and exhibitors flexi - one additional show in conjunction with their bility due to COVID-19. breed’s national specialty. Local specialty clubs may This Staff recommends making two modifica - hold up to four designated specialty events in addi - tions – (1) to make permanent the modifica - tion to the shows allotted in this section. There is no

AKC GAZETTE 26 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES limit on national clubs. is necessary for the long-term health of the AKC and its sports. Turning events The Use of a Club’s Name Cannot be Transferred over to “outside” organizations reduces The Board reviewed a recommendation for a this local interaction. If this were to be - Board policy to interpret and clarify Chapter come common across the country, it will 2, Section 5 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows . have a detrimental effect in the long run. The Rule states “the use of a club’s name for • The motivation for hosting a show is dra - show purposes cannot be transferred.” The matically different between a local club purpose of the Board policy is to clarify the and a third party. The clubs are motivated Rule by stating the activities that the host to hold a quality event in order to give club cannot delegate to a third party. back to the sport. The third party is moti - vated to maximize profit. In discussing this proposal, the Board • It would be unhealthy for the sport to acknowledged that the management of an allow a handful of third-party service event must be the responsibility of the AKC providers to select judges. member or licensed club which has applied • From AKC’s perspective, separating the for and been approved responsibility for the event (the third party) from the accountability for the to hold the event. The Board believes that it event (the club) increases the likelihood is imperative that Superintendents have their of administrative issues. assigned roles which should not cross over Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, sec - into a club’s roles. onded by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED The Board discussed the long-term implica - (unanimously) effective immediately, to tions for the AKC and the sports that were approve the following policy which lists the considered and deliberated in discussing the activities that cannot be delegated to a third- adoption of a new policy: party service provider: • Allowing third parties to hold events on behalf of the club undermines the pri - The policy is as follows - mary purpose of clubs. Over time, clubs could become shells that get a small slice The Use of a Club’s Name for Show Purposes of the funds. This is a dramatic change Cannot be Transferred from the network of engaged clubs that The management of an event must be the responsi - currently exist. bility of the AKC member or licensed club which has • Local community interaction and support applied for and been approved to hold the event. To

AKC GAZETTE 27 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES fulfill this responsibility, the following activities cepted. must be performed by the host club, sometimes in combination with the management of a cluster of Conformation Junior Showmanship, Canine Part - events. Responsibility for these activities cannot be ners delegated to third party service providers. The Board reviewed a proposal to create an 1. A club officer or club show chair must submit 18-month pilot program to allow Juniors with the AKC event application and other neces - AKC Canine Partners-listed dogs to be eligi - sary documents. ble to compete in Conformation Junior 2. Obtaining local permits required to hold the Showmanship. event and paying all taxes. The implementation of allowing Juniors to 3. There must be an event committee with a min - handle AKC Canine Partners will allow new imum of five club members. young people and their families into the 4. Selection of and contracting with the judges. AKC, which will support the future of clubs 5. Selection of and contracting with the event fa - and events. cility. The host club must act as the liaison with the facility and provide the necessary in - This will be discussed further at the January surance. Board meeting. 6. Selection of and contracting with the veteri - narians to service the event. Event Application Practices That Expire at Year 7. Selection of and contracting with the official End photographer. In early April, two changes were made to the 8. Preparing and posting the Disaster and Emer - event application process to provide clubs gency Plan for the event, including having a flexibility – (1) If an event was cancelled, the qualified emergency medical technician in at - application fee was applied to the next event tendance. of the same type, and (2) Clubs were allowed 9. Contracting with vendors. to submit applications later than the normal 10. Entering into sponsorship agreements for the due date without penalty. event/cluster. 11. Entering into an agreement to televise/broad - Staff recommends that these practices be cast the event. continued for 2021. 12. Assigning committee chairs to be responsible for managing the event. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - 13. Only the host club can decide “other specific re - onded by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED quirements” regarding how entries will be ac - (unanimously) to permit the Event applica -

AKC GAZETTE 28 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES tion fee for a cancelled 2021 events to be Veterinary Students, Pre-Vet, or Vet Tech applied to the next event of the same type. Students.

Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by Guest Lecture: Staff gave a lecture for the Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED (unani - Undergraduate Animal Science Class at NC mously) to permit clubs to submit an event State January of 2020 and coordinated tour application up to 30 days prior to the event of AKC Operations Center for 100 students in without incurring a late fee for future 2021 February 2020. events. Veterinary Conferences: Prior to COVID-19, AKC Vet Out-Reach Up-Date staff attended multiple Vet Conference The Sport Services Department coordinates Annually including: the Vet Out-Reach Programs and Activities. • Student AVMA Conference – sponsoring Staff provided an update on accomplish - the 5K Promoting AKC FIT Dog ments in 2020. • AVMA Conference Vet Out-Reach programs coordinated and • Theriogenology Conference assisted in awarding Veterinary Scholarships in the amount of $35,000. • AKC CHF Parent Club Conference 2019 • NC State Veterinary School Open House Staff coordinates Lunch ‘N Learn programs • New York Vet at the Vet Schools, providing an overview of the AKC, AKC Events, Purebred dogs and the JUDGING OPERATIONS AKC Affiliates. COVID-19 required the can - Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, cellation of presentations scheduled after Sports & Events; and Tim Thomas, Vice March 15, 2020. Staff reached out to schools President, Dog Show Judges, participated in and coordinated 14 virtual presentations for this portion of the meeting via video confer - the Fall semester, with Dr. Jerry Klein provid - ence. ing each of the presentations. A total of 20 Schools will have AKC presentations in 2020. Conformation Judging Approval Process – Non-Ap - proved Judges Vet Students Tour of local Dog Show: Staff The Board reviewed a recommended change has developed suggestions for conducting a to the Judging Approval Process from the tour of the Dog Show which is provided to Chairman’s Committee on the Judging clubs interested in hosting a group of Approval Process, regarding a Parent Club’s

AKC GAZETTE 29 DECEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES ability to request a non-approved individual approval to judge a specialty in its breed. to judge a breed specialty show. • Must be 21 years of age. • Must be occupationally eligible, except The Committee recommended a modifica - that professional handlers may be ap - tion to the policy regarding a Parent Club’s proved under this policy. ability to request a non-approved individual • Should be knowledgeable, with success in to judge a breed specialty show. Under cur - breeding/exhibiting/handling in the rent policy, parent clubs may request for a breed for 15 years or more. non-approved individual to judge a specialty • Procedure and anatomy test required and show in its breed. There was agreement if applicable, scale or wicket test required. amongst the committee members approvals • A $35 per breed fee is required for non- under this provision should not be limitless approved judges. and that after a point, if one wished to con - • Individuals may not be approved for tinue to be invited to judge specialties they more than one specialty per calendar year need to apply for judging approval. As a and no more than five specialties cumula - result, the Chairman’s Committee recom - tively. mends that non-approved individuals may not be approved to judge more than five (5) Conformation Judging Approval Process – Continu - breed specialties cumulatively. ing Education Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded The Board reviewed a recommended change by Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unani - to the Judging Approval Process from the mously) to revise to the Conformation Chairman’s Committee on the Judging Judging Approval Process as follows (changes Approval Process, to require the addition of underlined): continuing education requirements for Conformation Judges; the requirements PARENT CLUB’S MAY REQUEST APPROVAL OF AN should entail the completion of a recertifica - ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL TO JUDGE A BREED SPE - tion course/exam on current AKC proce - CIALTY SHOW dures and policies related to conformation Requirements for Applicant/Judge judges every five years. The committee also • Any eligible individuals including, but not agreed the most effective and efficient means limited to, professional handlers may be to deliver the course/exam would be via approved on a case-by-case, event-by- AKC’s Canine College. event request from the Parent Club for

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Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by This requirement will be implemented by Mr. Carota, the Board VOTED (In favor: January 1, 2022, allowing time to create and Battaglia, Biddle, Carota, Davies, Garvin, develop an effective and thorough Hamblin, Knight, McAteer, Powers, course/exam. Fulfillment will be spread over Sweetwood, Tatro, Wallin; Against: Smyth) to time, with the most experienced judges who approve the requirement for Conformation judge infrequently asked to complete first Judges to complete a recertification and ending with judges approved in recent course/exam on current AKC procedures and years. Newly approved judges post implemen - policies related to conformation judges every tation would be scheduled to complete in five five years. years.

CONTINUING EDUCATION Conformation Judging Approval Process – Recerti - Approved judges have an obligation fication Fee through experience and ongoing study to demonstrate sound knowledge of current The Board reviewed a recommendation to procedures and polices related to judging the Judging Approval Process from the at AKC Conformation events. Chairman’s Committee on the Judging Approval Process, to charge a $50 fee for a As the sound judging procedure, ring con - recertification course/exam on current AKC trol, and a thorough knowledge of AKC procedures and policies related to conforma - Rules and Policies is essential to inspire tion judges which would be required once the confidence of the fancy, all approved every five years. There is a similar require - Conformation judges are required to suc - ment for judges of other sports. cessfully complete a re-certification course For other AKC sports, the frequency for com - on current judging procedures and polices pletion and associated fee varies from three every five years. to six years, with fee up to $100. • Agility Judges – every three years at cost The re-certification course shall be com - of $75-$100 pleted online in AKC’s Canine College. • Obedience Judges– every three years at Judges who fail to successfully complete cost of $50 will be marked inactive and ineligible to • Rally Judges - every three years at cost of accept assignments until such time this $50 (must also complete Obedience re - requirement is met quirement) • Retriever Hunt Tests – every four years at

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cost of $25+ ing extensive experience in holding success - • Pointing Breed Hunt Tests – every five ful AKC events. Staff suggests a policy change years at cost of $25+ to waive the local household requirement for • Herding Trials – every four years at cost member clubs based on event experience and of $25+ history so they may be approved under Board • Lure Coursing – every six years at cost of policy. $25+ Staff recommends removing the minimum local household requirement for Member Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by clubs from what is currently applicable, and Dr. Garvin, the Board VOTED (In favor: require only 30 total households for All- Carota, Davies, Garvin, Hamblin, Knight, Breed Clubs, 20 total households for Group, McAteer, Powers, Tatro, Wallin; Against: Local Specialty, Obedience, multiple-breed Battaglia, Biddle, Sweetwood, Smyth) to Field Trial and Agility clubs. approve a $50 fee for the course/exam associ - This will be discussed further at the January ated with the requirement meeting. for Conformation Judges to complete a recer - Delegates and Member Clubs tification course/exam on current AKC pro - The Board reviewed a report on the prospec - cedures and policies related to conformation tive Delegate credentials to be published in two judges every five years. issues of the AKC Gazette, requests for AKC membership applications, and a report on CLUBS Member Club Bylaws approved and newly Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, licensed clubs. Sports & Events; and Lisa Cecin, Director, Club Relations, participated in this portion of Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in Sep - the meeting via video conference. tember and October 2020 Contra Costa County Kennel Club, Antioch, Assistance to Member Club Applicants CA (1949) Current Board policy for processing Member Philadelphia Dog Training Club, club requests includes a minimum household Philadelphia, PA (1949) within their local territory requirement. Saccarappa Obedience Club, Westbrook, ME Some licensed clubs eligible to submit a (1990) membership request are not able to meet the Club of America (1930) local household requirement despite possess -

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Report on Newly Licensed Clubs approved in Sep - 2007 and our best September for Litters since tember and October 2020 2009. Greater Pittsburgh Tracking Club, greater Pittsburgh, PA, 18 total households, 17 local. YTD Total Revenue from Registration and related products and services is $41.5MM, Houston Area K9 Scent Work Club, greater which is 13% better than planned and Houston, TX (communities no further north $7.0MM better than the same period last to Spring, east to Baytown, south to Missouri year. City, west to Sealy), 67 total households, 35 local. The percentage of dog registrations that were registered by a “new” AKC owner increased On Track Agility Club of Maine, greater from 57% in April – August 2019 to 62% in Augusta, ME (including communities in April – August 2020. proximity to Interstate 25, east to Deer Isle, south to Portland), 27 total households, 19 Selected Results from Dog Registration local. Survey Staff conducted a survey of recent dog regis - COMPLIANCE trants who hadn’t registered a dog in the past Bri Tesarz, Director, Compliance participated 20 years to determine why they registered. in this portion of the meeting via video con - Key insights from the survey were presented ference. to the Board. Across all respondent segments, maintaining accurate breed records, breed (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on pride and desire for a pedigree are the top 3 the Secretary’s Page) motivations for registering. Survey results indicate that Breeders are by far the most fre - REGISTRATION quently cited way respondents learned about Mark Dunn, Executive Vice President; Kirsten registration. Bahlke, Vice President, Consumer Demand; and Aurora Greenberg, Senior Brand AKC Dog Registration Email Optimization Marketing Specialist, participated in this por - Staff recently redesigned three AKC Dog reg - tion of the meeting via video conference. istration triggered emails. The Board was shown the creative designs and launch plan. Registration Overview: September was our best month for Dogs since MARKETING

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Kirsten Bahlke, Vice President, Consumer awarded $200. Demand participated in this portion of the • Donations were made to AKC Reunite’s meeting via video conference. Adopt A K-9 Cop program and to the Cal - ifornia Fire Foundation’s Supplying Aid Overview of Q3 2020 Results to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) pro - • AKC.org continues to grow behind con - gram. tinuous search engine optimization and production of relevant content. AKC MEDIA • Q3 was an exceptional revenue quarter Ron Furman, Director, AKC Media and for AKC Shop despite lack of significant William Ellis, Manager, AKC.tv participated traffic growth - Q3 revenue +39% versus in this portion of the meeting via video con - Q3 2019 ference. • AKC email sends grew by 30% in Q3 2020 versus 2019 while keeping engagement Broadcasting, Sponsorship, Licensing and metrics strong Media – are actively maintaining the ongo - • Responsible Dog Ownership Day went vir - ing operations in their respective verticals. tual with great success and lessons Engagement with clients, brands, vendors learned for even better execution going and outside communications are all geared forward to the proper tonality of the current situa - • The AKC social department continues to tion while adapting, activating the priority grow key social channels through innova - projects to insure AKC mission & financial tive and relevant programming. AKC attributes. Facebook finished Q3 2020 with a total of 4,012,919 followers. AKC Instagram fin - Planning for AKC.tv coverage for the AKC ished Q3 2020 with a total of 334, 687 fol - National Championship, including pre-shows lowers. that will lead into livestreams of the main AKC Twitter finished Q3 2020 with a total shows and live streaming of all breed judging of 98,986 followers is underway. • Marketing collaborated with Sports & Events to host a second and third AKC CONSENT Virtual Top Dog Challenge with the addi - Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded tion of prize money for Group and Best in by Mr. Hamblin it was VOTED (unanimously) Show winners. Group winners were to approve the following Consent item: awarded $100 and BIS winners were • Assisting the Sports – Extending Obedi -

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ence, Rally and Tracking Modifications will continue through December 31, 2021. That Expire at Year-End With judges less inclined to travel during the • Assisting the Sports – Scent Work Modifi - pandemic, this will provide exhibitors more cation That Expire at Year End opportunities to earn titles, enabling them to • CAT and Fast CAT – Dogs with Coloring continue their growth in the sport by moving to Participate up to the next higher level. This waiver will • Dalmatian Club of America - Two Addi - be reevaluated prior to December 31, 2021. tional Road Dog titles • Assisting the Sports - Agility Modifications Waiver of 30 days and 100 Miles Restriction That Expire at Year End for Judges – These accommodations will • Delegate and Club Approvals extend through December 31, 2021. • Resolution Edd E. Bivin (Previous limitations were judges could not • Resolution Ronald H. Menaker judge again within 30 days and 100 miles of a • Resolution Frank T. Sabella previous assignment, nor could they judge the same classes at a cluster more than twice.) Assisting the Sports – Extending Obedience, Rally These waivers will be reevaluated prior to and Tracking Modifications that Expire at Year- December 31, 2021. End Four (4) Regulations were suspended or Distance Between Exhibitors in the modified until year end 2020 for obedience, Obedience Novice Group Exercises – The dis - rally and tracking, that provide clubs and tance between exhibitors in the Novice group exhibitors flexibility due to COVID-19. The exercise will continue to be increased to eight Board reviewed recommendations on how to feet through December 31, 2021. With social handle these four modifications in 2021. The distancing still a requirement due to the pan - four modifications are demic, this will provide greater safety to – (1) Two judges required to earn a title, (2) exhibitors. Waiver of 30 days and 100 miles restriction for judges, (3) Distance between exhibitors in Tracking Test Certification Expiration Dates obedience Novice group exercises, and (4) – The expiration dates for tracking test certi - Tracking test certification expiration dates. fications expiring in 2020 and 2021 will be extended for one year. This will allow contin - The Board VOTED to extend the following: ued eligibility for dogs to be entered in track - ing tests. Two-Judge Requirement to Title – The waiver

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Assisting the Sports – Scent Work Modification Dalmatian Club of America – Two Additional Road That Expires at Year End Dog titles The waiver of 30 days and 100-mile restriction The Board reviewed a request from the for Scent Work judges was instituted to help Dalmatian Club of America. The Dalmatian clubs hire judges that did not need to fly or Club of America (DCA) is requesting their in some cases even stay in hotel rooms. Some breed be eligible to apply for Road Dog states still have quarantine or testing restric - Champion (RDCH) and Road Dog Excellent tions and many judges still are not wanting to Champion (RDXCH) suffix titles through the fly or stay in hotels. This waiver is due to AKC Parent Club Title Recognition Program. expire on December 30, 2020. The Board AKC currently recognizes three suffix Road VOTED to extend the waiver of the 30 days Dog titles for the Dalmatian – Coaching and 100-mile restriction for Scent Work Certificate (CC), Road Dog (RD), and Road judges through December 31, 2021. (Previous Dog Excellent (RDX). Each one a higher limitation was a judge could not judge again level of achievement than the other. within 30 days and 100 miles of a trial.) This Coaching tests a dog’s ability to coach or fol - waiver will be reevaluated prior to December low while Road Dog tests both coaching abil - 31, 2021. ity and endurance. Road Dog Excellent evalu - ates coaching and extended endurance. CAT and Fast CAT – Dogs with Coloring to Partici - pate The Board VOTED to approve the request of The Board reviewed a recommendation to the DCA to offer two additional titles, the allow dogs with coloring to participate in Road Dog Champion (RDCH) title and the AKC Coursing Ability Tests (CAT) and Fast Road Dog Excellent Champion (RDXCH) CAT events. The purpose of allowing dogs to title. have coat coloring is to add an element of fun to events by allowing clubs to adopt Assisting the Sports - Agility Modifications That themes or to encourage dogs to “run for the Expire at Year End cause” in support of a local activity. For Agility, three Regulations were suspended or modified until year-end 2020 to provide The Board VOTED to amend the CAT and clubs and exhibitors flexibility due to COVID- Fast CAT Regulations to allow dogs with col - 19. The three modifications are - (1) Two oring to participate in AKC Coursing Ability judges required to earn a title, (2) Closing Tests (CAT) and Fast CAT events. dates seven days prior to the event, and (3) Waiver of 30 days and 100-mile restriction on

AKC GAZETTE 36 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES judges. • Entries must be received prior to the pub - The Board VOTED to approve the three lished closing date and time. modification as follows: • Entries for any agility trial may be ac - (1) Two-judge requirement to title - this cepted until the official closing date and waiver will be continued through December time even though the advertised limit has 31, 2021. been reached. • The club may contact exhibitors to notify (2) Closing Dates –to permanently change them of their entry status prior to the Chapter 1 of the Regulations for Agility Trials closing date. to allow clubs licensed for agility, at their option, to close the event not less than seven • Following the closing date, the Trial Sec - (7) days prior to the trial. This is a change retary shall promptly contact all entrants from fourteen (14) days prior to the trial. and advise them of their status. Entries This change will be effective January 1, 2021. not accepted shall be returned within seven (7) days of the closing date REGULATONS FOR AGILITY TRIALS AND (3) Waiver of Judge Distance and Time AGILITY COURSE TEST (ACT) Regulation – to extend this accommodation Waiver of 30 days and 200-mile restriction on CHAPTER 1 judges through December 31, 2021. This waiver will be reevaluated prior to December Section 14. Opening and Closing Dates. 31, 2021.

Opening Date: For all trials, clubs shall set a Delegate Approvals date and time that entries will first be The Board VOTED to approve the following accepted. individuals to serve as Delegates: Entries received prior to the opening date shall be considered invalid entries and shall Claudia L. Burk, Bakersfield, CA be returned as soon as possible. To represent Kern County Kennel Club

Closing Date: Clubs shall set a date and time Carey Fayram, Gilroy, CA that entries will close. To represent Del Monte Kennel Club • The closing date for the trial shall not be Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Stokesdale, NC less than seven (7) days prior to the trial. To represent St. Petersburg Dog Fanciers

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Association two thousand and seventeen meeting of the Board of Directors to review the Board Heidi Henningson, Springfield, NE Approved Judging Approval Process and To represent American Chesapeake Club determine where modifications may be war - ranted, and served on the Committee until Michael L. Moscowitz, New Haven, CT To April of two thousand and twenty; and, represent Shoreline Retriever Club WHEREAS, as a member of Chairman’s Sherri Swabb, Sugarcreek Township, OH To Committee on the Judging Approval represent Dayton Dog Training Club Process he played an integral role in uphold - ing the principals of fair play and Laurie Zembrzuski, Leesburg, VA the pursuit of excellence that form the foun - To represent Bedlington Terrier Club of dation upon which our cherished institution America rests; and

Request for AKC Membership WHEREAS, as a Committee Member he The Board VOTED to approve the following brought to bear his invaluable experience Club of Membership: gained during his time on the Judges Review Arrowhead Kennel Club Focal Point: Peoria, Committee from March two thousand and AZ twelve to April two thousand and thirteen, his many years as Vice Chancellor of Texas Resolution Edd. E. Bivin Christian University, and his nearly sixty years as an AKC judge whose keen knowledge and AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF impeccable reputation has earned him the THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB respect and esteem of dog fanciers around Held on November first, two thousand and the world; and, twenty, The following Resolution was unanimously WHEREAS, the work of the Chairman’s adopted: Committee on the Judging Approval Process resulted in the revised Judging Approval WHEREAS, Process presented to and approved by the Edd Embry Bivin Board of Directors in November of two thou - First joined the Chairman’s Committee on sand and seventeen and effective January the the Judging Approval Process at the July of first, two thousand and eighteen; and

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Held on November first, two thousand and WHEREAS, the revised process placed twenty, The following Resolution was unani - emphasis on reestablishing the difference mously adopted: between equality of opportunity and identical treatment of applicants, and provided a clear WHEREAS, and defined path for approval while uphold - RONALD H. MENAKER ing the Mission Statement and Core Values of Established the AKC Chairman’s Committee The American Kennel Club; and, on the Judging Approval Process and assumed the role of the Committee’s WHEREAS, we are ever mindful of the vital Chairman at the July of two thousand and contributions he has made to The American seventeen meeting of the Board of Directors Kennel Club and the Sport of Purebred Dogs; to review the Board Approved Judging and, Approval Process and determine where modi - fications may be warranted, and served as WHEREAS, we will ever cherish our associa - Chairman of the Committee until April of tion with this dog show judge of unprece - two thousand and twenty; and, dented achievement, educator, sportsman, and friend; and, WHEREAS, as Chairman of the Committee on the Judging Approval Process he played a NOW THEREFORE, be it leadership role in upholding the principals of fair play and the pursuit RESOLVED, the Directors of The American of excellence that form the foundation upon Kennel Club extend their most sincere best which our cherished institution rests; and wishes for the years ahead and their deep appreciation for his dedicated service to The WHEREAS, as Committee Chairman he was American Kennel Club. uniquely qualified to lead the review of the Judging Approval Process by virtue of his Dr. Thomas M. Davies many years as an AKC Delegate, his long AKC Chairman tenure on the AKC Board of Directors, his term as AKC Vice Chairman of the Board, his Resolution Ronald H. Menaker fourteen years as AKC Chairman of the Board, his work during ten years as Show AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Chairman of the AKC National THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Championship Show, and his status as a

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respected dog show judge of international American Kennel Club. reputation; and, Dr. Thomas M. Davies WHEREAS, the work of the Chairman’s AKC Chairman Committee on the Judging Approval Process resulted in the revised Judging Approval Resolution Frank T. Sabella Process presented to and approved by the Board of Directors in November of two thou - AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF sand and seventeen and effective January the THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB first, two thousand and eighteen; and Held on November first, two thousand and WHEREAS, the revised process placed twenty, emphasis on reestablishing the difference The following Resolution was unanimously between equality of opportunity and identical adopted: treatment of applicants, and provided a clear and defined path for approval while uphold - WHEREAS, ing the Mission Statement and Core Values of Frank T. Sabella The American Kennel Club; and, First joined the Chairman’s Committee on the Judging Approval Process at the July of WHEREAS, we are ever mindful of the vital two thousand and seventeen meeting of the contributions he has made to The American Board of Directors to review the Board Kennel Club and the Sport of Purebred Dogs; Approved Judging Approval Process and and, determine where modifications may be war - ranted, and served on the Committee until WHEREAS, we will ever cherish our associa - April of two thousand and twenty; and, tion with this sportsman, businessman, friend, and towering figure in the history of WHEREAS, as a member of Chairman’s our organization; and, Committee on the Judging Approval Process he played an integral role in upholding the NOW THEREFORE, be it principals of fair play and the pursuit of excellence that form the foundation upon RESOLVED, the Directors of The American which our cherished institution rests; and Kennel Club extend their most sincere best wishes for the years ahead and their deep WHEREAS, as a Committee Member he appreciation for his dedicated service to The brought to bear his more than twenty years as

AKC GAZETTE 40 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES one of America’s most successful and popular dogs, revered dog show judge, sportsman, professional dog handlers whose expert pres - and friend; and, entation of Poodles set a high standard for future generations of handlers and dogs, and NOW THEREFORE, be it his experience gained over forty-five years as a highly esteemed AKC judge who is one of RESOLVED, the Directors of The American only seven individuals to have handled a dog Kennel Club extend their most sincere best to Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club wishes for the years ahead and their deep and to have judged Best in Show at that same appreciation for his dedicated service to The prestigious venue; and, American Kennel Club. Dr. Thomas M. Davies WHEREAS, the work of the Chairman’s AKC Chairman Committee on the Judging Approval Process resulted in the revised Judging Approval It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, Process presented to and approved by the September 10, 2020 at 5:27 p.m. Adjourned Board of Directors in November of two thou - Attest: sand and seventeen and effective January the Gina M. DiNardo, first, two thousand and eighteen; and Executive Secretary

WHEREAS, the revised process placed emphasis on reestablishing the difference APPENDIX A between equality of opportunity and identical AKC VIRTUAL OBEDIENCE REGULATIONS treatment of applicants, and provided a clear PURPOSE and defined path for approval while uphold - ing the Mission Statement and Core Values of Responsible dog ownership includes training The American Kennel Club; and, your dog to be a well-mannered and happy companion. Obedience training is the foun - WHEREAS, we are ever mindful of the vital dation for all the fun activities and perform - contributions he has made to The American ance sports available to you and your dog. Kennel Club and the Sport of Purebred Dogs; The American Kennel Club Virtual and, Obedience program provides an opportunity for exhibitors to train their dogs, evaluate WHEREAS, we will ever cherish our associa - their skill and teamwork, and stay engaged in tion with this legendary handler of show the sport of Obedience when they are not

AKC GAZETTE 41 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES able to attend events in person. section in these Regulations. Any dog that The performance area, known as the ring, has been disqualified at an AKC event is not may be set up outside or inside and on any eligible to be entered in any AKC events, surface. Instructions are provided to assist including all virtual events. you in properly setting up the ring and posi - tioning the camera. Once the online entry Section 3. Assignment Conflicts. To avoid form is received, you will receive a confirma - judge assignment conflicts, the following tion email and your video will be assigned to owners/exhibitors should send an email stat - a judge for review. AKC will notify you of the ing the conflict and entry information to preliminary scoring results via email. All eligi - [email protected] as soon as the entry is submit - ble qualifying scores will be recorded on your ted. dog’s AKC record and applied towards the • If the exhibitor has participated in a train - relevant title. ing session with one of the virtual judges If, after reading the information contained in within ten (10) days of submitting the these Regulations, you have questions about entry. the virtual obedience program, you may • If the exhibitor resides in the same house - email [email protected] . hold as one of the virtual obedience CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION judges. REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS VIRTUAL OBE - • If the dog is owned or being exhibited by DIENCE one of the virtual obedience judges or by a member of the same household. Section 1. General Eligibility. To be entered in • If a dog has been owned, sold, held under an AKC Virtual Obedience event, the dog lease or handled in the ring within six must be six months of age or older and regis - months by a virtual judge or by any per - tered with the American Kennel Club or son residing in the same household as the recorded through the AKC Purebred judge. Alternative Listing Program (PAL) or Canine Partners Program. Section 4. Dogs that May Enter. The following • PAL Program dogs may enter Virtual Obedience events: • Canine Partners Program • Any dog that has been surgically altered • Registration to correct a congenital or hereditary de - fect. Section 2. Class Eligibility. The requirements • Spayed bitches or castrated dogs, and to enter a class are covered under each class dogs with disqualifying conformation

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faults. may be hanging from the dog’s collar or • Females in season. leash. • Dogs with artificial coloring in their coats; • If an obedience exercise requires a spe - however, the coloring must not cover cific length of leash, it is specified in the more than one-third of the dog’s coat, description of the exercise. must not be in poor taste and cannot con - • The leash must be made of material other tain profanity. than chain and be long enough to pro - • Handicapped dogs, such as three-legged vide adequate slack. dogs, provided that the dog appears will - • Martingale and chain collars, flat or ing and does not show any signs of dis - rolled leather collars, and fabric collars comfort or pain. are all acceptable. • Dogs with pacemakers; these dogs may • In all exercises where a leash is required, perform with a harness on, if one is med - it must be clipped to the collar. During ically necessary (please send an email to the performance, the leash may be held [email protected] before submitting an in either hand or both hands but must entry). not be used to aid or guide the dog. • Deaf dogs. • Handlers who carry or offer food or toys • One-eyed dogs. in the ring, or who verbally or physically discipline their dogs, will receive a non- Section 5. Dogs that May Not Enter. The fol - qualifying (NQ) lowing dogs may not enter in Virtual score. Obedience events: • Handlers who carry or wear such things • No dog under six months of age. as waist packs/pouches/cell phones or • A dog that is blind, as in without useful vi - any item that, in the judge’s opinion, ap - sion. pears to be a training device or aid will re - • A dog that appears sick or in pain. ceive a non-qualifying (NQ) score. • A dog that is disqualified from AKC events. Section 7. Performance Area and Ring Size Requirements. The performance area is Section 6. Collars, Leashes, and Training Aids. defined as a ring. The ring should resemble a The dog must wear a properly fitted collar, rectangle. not too tight and not too loose. No harnesses • Minimum size for the Beginner Novice or special training collars, such as electronic and Novice ring is 30 feet x 40 feet. or prong collars, will be permitted. Nothing • Maximum size for the Beginner Novice

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and Novice ring is 40 feet x 50 feet. Section 9. Camera Position and Filming. The Section 8. Ring Set Up and Equipment. The video must be clear, not blurry. The leash ring may be set up inside or outside on any must be visible to the judge throughout the surface. The owner/exhibitor is responsible entire performance. Lighting must be consid - for following all local/state mandates and ered; avoid filming directly into the sun and ordinances. be careful of sun glares where portions of the • The four ring corners must be identified. dog and leash disappear. Heavily shaded The corners may be marked using tall areas may cause the video to be too dark. cones, chairs, or posts of any kind. Ring • Minimum resolution to view videos is gates and/or ropes may 720p HD. Check the camera settings be - be used but are not required. fore filming and set the video to the high - • Small cones, pots, buckets, or signs must est resolution. be used as markers to define the location • Filming must be done in landscape (hori - of each exercise and as heeling pattern zontal) mode. Do not use the selfie mode markers according to the ring layout map. as this will put the dog on the wrong side • Avoid having obstacles in the ring that of the handler. may obstruct the judge’s view of the per - • Filming must be done from the location formance. shown on the map. The camera should • The obedience heeling pattern markers remain in a stationary position. may be set up using rally signs, handwrit - • A second person may do the filming to ten signs on sticks, cones, etc., to mark pan and zoom, provided a tripod is used the halts, turns and changes of speed. If and the person remains outside the ring. signs are used, they must be upright and • The camera should be elevated to approx - not lying flat on the ground. imately eye level. The team must be in full • The obedience heeling pattern markers view of the judge throughout the per - are placed to the right of the of the han - formance. dler’s path except for those indicating a • The video must contain audio. The judge change of direction; those markers are must be able to hear the sounds closest to placed directly in front of the team’s the camera. Background noises are ex - path. pected but do not add music to the per - • Cones, pots, buckets, or posts of any kind formance. If a person is filming, they spaced 8’ apart may be used for the Fig - must remain silent once the performance ure 8. begins and until the team exits the ring.

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• Prior to beginning the performance, the and precision while the handler remains gen - handler must be near the camera to state tle, smooth and natural. Speed alone does not the dog’s call name and breed, to verbally indicate willingness. A lack of willingness and confirm that they will not have any food enjoyment on the part of the dog is to be or toys with them in the ring, and to show penalized, as must a lack of precision. the camera the dog’s collar and leash. Roughness in handling or harsh commands • Once the handler enters the ring to per - by the handler will be penalized. form, the video must be continuous, with A perfect score in obedience is 200 points, no pauses and no edits. and there will be no deduction of less than • To avoid out portions of the per - one-half point. A minor deduction is defined formance, it is recommended to start as ½ - 2 ½ points. A substantial deduction is recording at least 5 seconds before start - defined as 3 points or more, up to and includ - ing and to not stop recording until about ing a non-qualifying (NQ) score. A qualifying 5 seconds after the team exits the ring. score consists of more than 50 percent of the • To avoid delays in judging, review the points for each exercise with a total score of at video on a device other than the one you least 170 points; this certifies that the team used to film it to ensure it is a working has performed all the required exercises link and meets the requirements outlined according to these requirements. in these Regulations. A qualifying score must never be awarded to a dog whose performance has not met the Section 10. Obedience Performance minimum requirements, to a dog that shows Requirements and Scoring. These Regulations fear or resentment, or to a dog that relieves set the standard of perfection by which the itself while in the ring. performance of each dog is scored; however, In deciding whether a faulty performance of not every possible error and penalty is cov - an exercise warrants a qualifying score, the ered, only the more common and serious judge will consider whether the awarding of ones. Performance requirements are an obedience title would be justified if all described for each exercise followed by the teams performed the exercise in a similar relevant scoring section. manner. The judge must not give a qualifying The judge must carry a mental picture of the score for the exercise if they decide that it theoretically perfect performance for each would be contrary to the best interest of the exercise and score each dog and handler sport if all teams were to perform in the same against that standard. The dog should demon - way. strate the utmost in willingness, enjoyment The dog and handler are under judgment

AKC GAZETTE 45 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES from the time they enter the ring until they Section 14. Heel Position. The heel position leave the ring. as defined in these regulations applies The virtual obedience judge will follow these whether the dog is sitting, standing, lying Virtual Obedience Regulations and refer to down or moving at heel. The dog should be the regular Obedience Regulations for addi - at the handler’s left side, straight in line with tional matters concerning judging. the direction the handler is facing. The area from the dog’s head to shoulder is to be in Section 11. Physically Challenged Handlers. line with the handler’s left hip. The dog Specific requirements of these regulations should be close to but not crowding its han - may be modified so that physically chal - dler, so that the handler always has freedom lenged handlers may compete. Such handlers of motion. must be able to move around the ring with - out physical assistance or guidance. However, Section 15. Hands and Arms. The handler is an assistant may position a blind handler required to have their hands and arms in a before, between and after each exercise, read natural position throughout each exercise to any ring markers used in the class and com - avoid penalty. municate to the handler the dog’s perform - ance. Dogs handled by such handlers will be The Heel on Leash and Figure Eight exercise required to perform all parts of all exercises specifically states that the hands must be in a as described in these regulations and will be natural position, i.e. not behind the handler’s penalized for failure to perform any part of back, an exercise. but do not require that they be at the han - Physically challenged handlers should email dler’s side while heeling on leash. Virtual Obedience at [email protected] with spe - In all exercises where the dog is required to cific questions. heel free, i.e. off leash, one of these options should be followed: Section 12. Double Handling. Any attempts to • When the handler is in motion, the arms control the dog by someone other than the and hands must move naturally at the handler, or to assist the handler, must be sides and must hang naturally at the sides penalized substantially. when stopped; or • The right hand and arm must move natu - Section 13. Decisions. The decision of the rally at the side, while the left hand must judge will be final in all matters concerning be held against the front of the body, cen - the performance and scoring of the team. tered in the area of the waist, with the left

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forearm carried against the body. exercise states when a command or signal is There will be a substantial deduction if the permitted, only one or the other, or if both a hands and arms are not carried in one of command and/or signal may be used. these positions. The hands and arms may • When these regulations mention a com - be adjusted during the fast portion of an mand or signal, only a single command or exercise in order to maintain balance. signal may be given. In any exercise that requires a dog to sit in • When these regulations specify command front, the handler’s arms and hands must and/or signal, the handler may give ei - hang naturally at the sides until the dog ther one or the other, or both command has sat in front. The handler must receive and signal simultaneously. a substantial deduction for not doing so. Loud commands by handlers to their dogs • Any movement of the handler’s hands or create a poor impression of obedience arms, from the time the dog sits in front and should be avoided. If a dog is prop - and prior to the dog returning to the heel erly trained to respond to a normal tone position, will be considered an additional of voice, shouting is not necessary. Com - signal or command and will be penalized, mands the judge feels are excessively loud unless such movement is otherwise per - under the circumstances will be penalized mitted by these regulations. substantially. In any exercise that requires the dog to stay When a signal is permitted, it must be a sin - in one position until the handler returns to gle gesture with one arm and hand only, heel position, handlers may fold their arms and the arm and hand must immediately once while leaving and once while returning be returned to a natural position. to the dog without penalty. Additional move - • A handler may bend their body and knees ment of the arms and hands that aid the dog to bring their hand level with the dog’s will be considered additional signals and will eyes while giving a signal to a dog in heel be penalized. position. No judge should consider that a handler’s • Signals must be inaudible, and the han - position is unnatural just because they do not dler must not touch the dog. Any unusual perform with the hands and arms in the same noise or motion may be considered a sig - position for each exercise. Handlers need not nal. maintain the same position of hands and • Position of the arms and hands and move - arms across exercises. ments of the head and/or body that aid the dog will be considered additional sig - Section 16. Commands and Signals. Each nals.

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• Signaling a correction to a dog is forbid - the dog shall be scored as though it had den and will be penalized. failed to perform that part of the exercise. Lack of prompt response by the dog to a This includes giving a signal or command command or signal is subject to a penalty. when none is permitted or using the dog’s Delays by the hander in giving a command or name with a permitted signal but without a signal, beyond the obvious pause, must be permitted command. penalized. The dog should never anticipate the handler’s directions but will wait for the Section 18. Praise. Praise and petting are appropriate commands and/or signals. allowed between and after exercises, but Moving forward at the heel without any com - points will be deducted from the total score mand or signal other than the natural for - for a dog that is not under reasonable control ward movement of the handler’s body will while being praised. There will be a substan - not be considered anticipation. tial penalty for any dog that is picked up or carried at any time in the obedience ring.

The dog’s name may be used once immedi - Section 19. Handling Between Exercises. In ately before a verbal command or before a the Beginner Novice and Novice classes, the verbal command and signal when these regu - dog may be guided gently by the collar lations permit a command and/or signal. A between exercises. No other physical guid - dog that responds to its name without waiting ance is permitted and, if used, must receive for the verbal command will be scored as hav - minor or substantial penalties, depending on ing anticipated the command. The name will the circumstances. Judging Procedures: Errors not be used with any signal not given simulta - occurring before, between or after an exercise will be neously with a verbal command. Whistling is penalized under miscellaneous penalties. prohibited and must be penalized. Any extra commands or signals must be Section 20. Misbehavior. The handler is penalized. An extra command and/or signal required to enter and exit the ring with the in any non-principal part of an exercise (e.g., dog under control and without jumping, the finish in the Novice Recall) does not con - pulling or tugging on the leash. Any display stitute a failing score for that exercise. of fear or nervousness by the dog must be penalized according to the seriousness of the Section 17. Additional Commands or Signals. misbehavior whether it occurs during or If a handler gives an additional command or between an exercise or before or after judg - signal not permitted by these Regulations, ing.

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If a dog is working smartly and continuously Chapter 1 of these Virtual Obedience but goes outside a ring boundary while com - Regulations. pleting an exercise (as opposed to a dog that bolts out of the ring or leaves the ring Section 2. Virtual Beginner Novice Class between exercises), the penalty, if any, is left Exercises and Scores. The exercises and maxi - to the discretion of the judge. mum scores: If the misbehavior occurs during an exercise, 1. Heel on Leash 40 points the penalty must first be applied to the score 2. Figure Eight 40 points for that exercise. Should the penalty be 3. Sit for Exam 40 points greater than the value of the exercise, the 4. Sit Stay 40 points additional points will be deducted from the 5. Recall 40 points total score under Miscellaneous. If such Maximum Score 200 points behavior occurs before or after the judging or between exercises, the entire penalty will Section 3. Virtual Beginner Novice Title and be deducted under Miscellaneous. Requirements. The letters BN-V will be added after the name of each dog that has been cer - Section 21. Performance Results, tified to have received three qualifying scores Explanations and Title Certificates. Handlers in the Virtual Beginner Novice class. That will receive their preliminary performance dog will receive a Virtual Beginner Novice results, via email, after an event’s judging is title certificate from the AKC. complete. Results will include the overall The letters BN-V will be followed by a score and scores for the individual exercises; numeric designation indicating the number judges may add brief comments on occasion. of times a dog has met the requirements of Once the official results are posted to the the BN-V title as defined in the regulations. dog’s record, a title certificate will be mailed (BN-V2 for six qualifying scores, BN-V3 for to the address on file. Please notify us if your nine qualifying scores, BN-V4 for twelve quali - address has changed in the last five years. fying scores, etc.)

CHAPTER 2 Section 4. Virtual Beginner Novice Ring Set VIRTUAL BEGINNER NOVICE OBEDIENCE Up. There are two different ring layouts to choose from . Set the exercises up Section 1. Virtual Beginner Novice Class. The according to the layout on the map. The Beginner Novice Virtual class is a titling class grids are 10’ x 10’. for all dogs who are eligible according to

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Section 5. Introducing the Team. Prior to with the dog sitting in heel position. After beginning the performance, the handler will pausing, the handler may give a command or be near the camera to state the dog’s call signal to heel and will walk briskly and natu - name and breed, verbally confirm they won’t rally with the dog on a loose leash. The dog have any food or toys with them in the ring, should walk close to the handler’s left side and show the dog’s collar and leash to the without moving wide away from, lagging camera. behind, forging ahead of, or crowding the handler. The dog should not interfere with Section 6. Before and After Each Exercise. the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. There must be an obvious pause at the start At the Halt/Sit marker the handler will stop of each exercise. Handlers may choose to cue and the dog should sit promptly and straight the dog prior to the start (e.g., "ready") but in heel position without a command or sig - must then pause before beginning. There nal. After an obvious pause, the exercise is also must be an obvious pause at the end of finished, and the handler may release, pet each exercise before the handler releases, and/or praise the dog, and move efficiently , or praises the dog. to begin the Figure Eight exercise. Praise and petting are allowed between and after exercises. The dog must remain under Section 8. Heel on Leash, Scoring. If the leash control between exercises to avoid deduc - is consistently tight, i.e. not loose, or if the tions. handler is constantly controlling the dog by tugging on the leash, constantly talking to Section 7. Heel on Leash Description. The the dog or is adapting to the dog’s pace, that principal feature of this exercise is the ability dog must receive a non-qualifying (NQ) score of the dog and handler to work as a team. for this exercise. The signs/pattern markers used for this exer - Minor or substantial deductions will be made cise are “Start,” “Right Turn,” “Left Turn,” for a handler who does not pause at the start “About Turn,” “Slow,” “Normal,” “Fast,” and prior to moving forward, and after the “Halt/Sit.” Slow means to slow down notice - Halt/Sit. Minor deductions will be made for ably and fast means the handler and dog lagging, heeling wide, forging, crowding, must move forward at a noticeably acceler - poor sits, failure to sit at a halt, and other ated speed. Turns will be used only when the heeling imperfections. handler is moving at a normal speed. Similar deductions will be made for any tight - The handler will enter the ring with the dog ening or jerking of the leash, for guiding the on a loose leash and stand at the Start marker dog with the leash or failing to walk at a brisk

AKC GAZETTE 50 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES normal pace. Minor deductions will be made the same as described in the Heel on Leash. for additional commands or signals to heel, or for failure of dog or handler to speed up Section 10. Sit for Exam Description. The noticeably for the fast or slow down notice - principal feature of this exercise is that the ably for the slow. dog sits in position before and during the A one-time single phrase of praise or encour - examination. agement by the handler to the dog is allowed This exercise is performed with the dog on a without penalty. (Good, yes, nice, super, 6-foot leash held by the handler. The handler great, and attaboy/girl, are some examples of may gather the leash when approaching the praise that would be allowed.) dog for the exam and/or returning to heel position. Section 9. Figure Eight Description and The handler and dog will move to the place Scoring. The principal feature of this exercise indicated on the map for this exercise. The is the ability of the dog and handler to work handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel as a team. position. The handler may command the dog The Figure Eight posts will be spaced 8 feet to sit, pause, then may give the command apart. This exercise is performed on leash. and/or signal to stay, walk straight forward to The handler and dog will move to the place the end of the 6-foot leash, turn, face the indicated on the map for this exercise. The dog, and pause. The handler will then move handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel forward to approach the dog from the front. position, slightly back and centered between Using the fingers and palm of either hand, the two posts, facing forward. The Figure the handler will briefly touch the dog’s head, Eight will be performed in the direction of and then walk around behind the dog to the arrow. The team will complete one Figure return to heel position. After an obvious Eight and halt in the middle, pause, and then pause, the exercise is finished, and the han - continue to complete the second Figure dler may release, pet, and/or praise the dog, Eight with a halt in the middle and pause. and move efficiently to begin the Sit Stay – After the second obvious pause, the exercise Handler Walk Around the Ring exercise. is finished, and the handler may release, pet and/or praise the dog, and move efficiently Section 11. Sit for Exam, Scoring. A dog must to set up for the Sit for Exam exercise. receive a non-qualifying (NQ) score if it During the exercise, a one-time single phrase stands, lies down, or moves away from the of praise or encouragement by the handler to place the dog is allowed without penalty. Scoring is where it was left either before or during the

AKC GAZETTE 51 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES examination. position. After an obvious pause, the exercise Substantial deductions will be made for any is finished, and the handler may release, pet extra command and/or signal given to the and/or praise the dog, and move efficiently dog after the handler has left the heel posi - to begin the Recall exercise. tion. Minor or substantial deductions will be made Section 13. Sit Stay – Handler Walk Around for dropping or tightening of the leash dur - the Ring, Scoring. A non-qualifying (NQ) ing the exercise, or if the dog stands and/or score is required for any additional command moves away after the examination has been and/or signal once the handler has left heel completed. position, and for the dog moving a substan - Minor deductions will be made for a dog that tial distance away from the place where it was moves its feet at any time. left any time during the exercise, not remain - ing in the sit position until the handler has Section 12. Sit Stay – Handler Walk Around returned to heel position, and repeatedly the Ring Description. The principal feature of barking or whining. this exercise is that the dog remains in the sit A substantial deduction will be made for a position once the handler has left the dog dog that moves even a short distance from and until the handler has returned to heel where it was left, barks or whines only once position. or twice, or changes position after the han - During this exercise, the leash remains dler has returned to the heel position but clipped to the dog’s collar. before the exercise is finished. The handler and dog will move to the place indicated on the map for this exercise. The Section 14. Recall Description. The principal handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel features of this exercise are that the dog stay position and will drop/place the leash on the where left until called by the handler, and ground. The handler may command the dog that the dog responds promptly to the han - to sit, pause, then give the command and/or dler’s command or signal to come. signal to stay, and immediately proceed to The leash is removed for this exercise and is walk around the inside perimeter of the ring kept by the handler. The handler may hold as indicated on the map. the leash in either hand, put the leash in a Upon completing a full perimeter walk pocket, or drape it around their neck. around the ring, the handler will approach The handler and dog will move to the place the dog from the front, and proceed to walk indicated on the map for this exercise. The around behind the dog to return to heel handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel

AKC GAZETTE 52 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES position. The handler may command the dog stretching, or moving either foot. to sit, pause, then give the command and/or Substantial deductions will be made for a signal to stay and walk forward to the second handler’s extra command or signal to come recall ring marker, turn to face the dog, and or to sit. pause. The handler will command or signal Minor or substantial deductions will be the dog to come. Thereafter, the handler’s made if the dog fails to come directly at a arms and hands should hang naturally at the brisk trot or gallop or fails to sit. Minor sides until the dog has sat in front. deductions will be made for slow or poor The dog must come directly at a brisk trot or sits. gallop and sit straight, centered in front of the handler. While the dog is coming to the CHAPTER 3 VIRTUAL NOVICE OBEDIENCE handler, a one-time single phrase of praise or encouragement is allowed without penalty. Section 1. Virtual Novice Class. The Novice The dog must come close enough to its han - Virtual class is a titling class for all dogs who dler so that the handler could touch its head are eligible according to Chapter 1 of these without excessive bending, stretching, or Virtual Obedience Regulations. moving either foot. After an obvious pause, the exercise is finished, and the handler may Section 2. Virtual Novice Class Exercises and release, pet and/or praise the dog. The han - Scores. The exercises and maximum scores: dler will clip the leash to the dog’s collar and 1. Heel on Leash & Figure Eight 40 points exit the ring with the dog under control and 2. Down Stay 30 points without jumping, pulling or tugging on the 3. Stand for Examination 30 points leash. 4. Heel Free 40 points 5. Recall 30 points Section 15. Recall, Scoring. A dog must 6. Sit Stay – Get Your Leash 30 points receive a non-qualifying (NQ) score if it is Maximum Score 200 points given an additional command and/or signal to stay, if more than two commands or sig - Section 3. Virtual Companion Dog Title and nals are required for the dog to come, if it Requirements. The letters CD-V will be added fails to come, if it moves from the place it after the name of each dog that has been cer - was left before being called or signaled to tified to have received three qualifying scores come, or if it does not come close enough in the Virtual Novice class. That dog will to its handler so that the handler could receive a Virtual Companion Dog title certifi - touch its head without excessive bending, cate from the AKC.

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The letters CD-V will be followed by a numeric designation indicating the number Section 7. Heel on Leash and Figure Eight of times a dog has met the requirements of Description. The principal feature of this the CD-V title as defined in the regulations. exercise is the ability of the dog and handler (CD-V2 for six qualifying scores, CD-V3 for to work as a team. nine qualifying scores, CD-V4 for twelve qual - The signs/markers used for this exercise are ifying scores, etc.) “Start,” “Right Turn,” “Left Turn,” “About Turn,” “Slow,” “Normal,” “Fast,” and Section 4. Virtual Novice Ring Set Up. There “Halt/Sit.” Slow means to slow down notice - are two different ring layouts to choose from ably and fast means the handler and dog . Set the exercises up according to must move forward at a noticeably acceler - the layout on the map. The grids are 10’ x ated speed. Turns will be used only when the 10’. handler is moving at a normal speed. The handler will enter the ring with the dog Section 5. Introducing the Team. Prior to on a loose leash and stand at the Start marker beginning the performance, the handler will with the dog sitting in heel position. After be near the camera to state the dog’s call pausing, the handler may give a command or name and breed, verbally confirm they won’t signal to heel and will walk briskly and natu - have any food or toys with them in the ring, rally with the dog on a loose leash. The dog and show the dog’s collar and leash to the should walk close to the handler’s left side camera. without moving wide away from, lagging behind, forging ahead of, or crowding the Section 6. Before and After Each Exercise. handler. The dog should not interfere with There must be an obvious pause at the start the handler’s freedom of motion at any time. of each exercise. Handlers may choose to cue At each Halt/Sit marker the handler will stop the dog prior to the start (e.g., "ready") but and the dog should sit promptly and straight must then pause before beginning. There in heel position without a command or sig - also must be an obvious pause at the end of nal. After the last Halt/Sit and obvious pause, each exercise before the handler releases, the exercise is finished, and the handler may pets, or praises the dog. release, pet and/or praise the dog, and move Praise and petting are allowed between and efficiently to begin the Figure Eight exercise. after exercises. The dog must remain under The Figure Eight posts will be spaced 8 feet control between exercises to avoid deduc - apart. The handler and dog will move to the tions. place indicated on the map for this exercise.

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The handler will stand with the dog sitting in the leash, for a handler guiding the dog with heel position, slightly back and centered the leash, or not walking at a brisk normal between the two posts, facing forward. The pace. Figure Eight will be performed in the direc - tion of the arrow. The team will complete Section 9. Down Stay – Place Leash, Handler one Figure Eight and halt/sit in the middle, Walk Around the Ring Description. The princi - pause, and then continue to complete the pal feature of this exercise is that the dog second Figure Eight with a halt/sit in the remains in the down position once the han - middle, and pause. After the second obvious dler has left the dog and until the handler has pause, the exercise is finished, and the han - returned to heel position. dler may release, pet and/or praise the dog, The handler and dog will move to the place and move efficiently to begin the Down Stay indicated on the map for this exercise. The exercise. handler will stand with the dog either sitting or standing in heel position. The handler will Section 8. Heel on Leash and Figure Eight, remove the leash, pause, and command Scoring. If the leash is consistently tight, i.e. and/or signal the dog to down. The handler not loose, or if the handler is constantly con - may bend their body and knees while giving a trolling the dog by tugging on the leash, con - signal, but then must immediately stand up stantly talking to the dog or is adapting to the and pause. If a signal is used, it must be given dog’s pace, that dog must receive a non-quali - with the hand that is not holding the leash. fying (NQ) score for this exercise. The handler will give a command and/or sig - Depending on the circumstances, minor or nal to stay, then immediately leave the dog substantial deductions, will be made for a and proceed to place the leash on the leash handler who does not pause at the start prior holder, and then walk around the inside to moving forward, and after each halt/sit, perimeter of the ring as indicated on the for additional commands or signals to heel or map. for failure of dog or handler to speed up Upon completing a full perimeter walk noticeably for the fast or slow down notice - around the ring, the handler will approach ably for the slow. the dog from the front, and proceed to walk Minor or substantial deductions will be made around behind the dog to return to heel posi - for lagging, heeling wide, forging, crowding, tion. After an obvious pause, the exercise is poor sits, failure to sit at a halt and other finished, and the handler may release, pet heeling imperfections. Similar deductions and/or praise the dog, and move efficiently to will be made for any tightening or jerking of begin the Stand for Examination exercise.

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fingers and palm of either hand, the handler Section 10. Down Stay – Handler Walk Around will briefly touch the dog’s head, body, and the Ring, Scoring. A non-qualifying (NQ) hind quarters, and then walk around behind score is required for any additional command the dog to return to heel position. After an and/or signal once the handler has left heel obvious pause, the exercise is finished, and position, and for the dog moving a substantial the handler may release, pet, and/or praise distance away from the place where it was left the dog, and move efficiently to begin the any time during the exercise, not remaining Heel Free exercise. in the down position until the handler has returned to heel position, and repeatedly Section 12. Stand for Examination, Scoring. A barking or whining. non-qualifying (NQ) score is required for the A substantial deduction will be made for a following: The dog sits, lies down, or moves dog that moves even a short distance from away from the place where it was left either where it was left, barks or whines only once or before or during the examination; the dog twice, or changes position after the handler growls, snaps or displays fear or resentment; has returned to the heel position but before the handler gives an additional command the exercise is finished. and/or signal after leaving heel position. Substantial deductions will be made for rough Section 11. Stand for Examination treatment by the handler or active resistance Description. The principal feature of this by the dog to stand. exercise is that the dog stand in position Minor or substantial deductions will be made before and during the examination. for a dog that shows shyness, moves its feet at The handler and dog will move to the place any time or sits and/or moves away after the indicated on the map for this exercise. The examination has been completed. dog does not need to be in a sit to begin this exercise. The handler may stand/pose the Section 13. Heel Free, Performance and dog by the method of the handler’s choice, Scoring. This exercise will be performed the without being rough, taking reasonable time same as the Heel on Leash, using the same to pose the dog. The handler will then stand heeling pattern, but without either the leash up in heel position, give the command or the Figure Eight. The scoring will be the and/or signal to stay, walk straight forward same. Once the exercise is finished, after an about 6 feet, turn, face the dog, and pause. obvious pause, the handler may release, pet, The handler will then move forward to and/or praise the dog, and move efficiently to approach the dog from the front. Using the begin the Recall exercise.

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Stay exercise. Section 14. Recall Description. The principal features of this exercise are that the dog stay Section 15. Recall, Scoring. A dog must receive where left until called by the handler, and a non-qualifying (NQ) score if it is given an that the dog responds promptly to the han - additional command and/or signal to stay, if dler’s first command or signal to come. it fails to come on the first command or sig - nal, if it moves from the place it was left The handler and dog will move to the place before being called or signaled to come, or if indicated on the map for this exercise. The han - it does not sit close enough to its handler so dler will stand with the dog sitting in the heel that the handler could touch its head without position. The handler may command the dog to excessive bending, stretching or moving sit, pause, then give the command and/or sig - either foot. nal to stay and walk forward to the second recall Substantial deductions will be made for a ring marker, turn to face the dog, and pause. handler’s extra command or signal to sit or The handler will command or signal the dog to finish and for a dog that fails to remain sit - come. Thereafter, the handler’s arms and hands ting and either stands or lies down, fails to should hang naturally at the sides until the dog come at a brisk trot or gallop, fails to sit in has sat in front. front, or fails to finish or sit at heel. The dog must come directly at a brisk trot or Minor or substantial deductions will be made gallop and sit straight, centered in front of the for slow or poor sits, for finishes that are not handler. The dog must be close enough to its prompt or smart, for touching the handler handler so that the handler could touch its on coming in or while finishing, and for sit - head without excessive bending, stretching, or ting between the handler’s feet. moving either foot. After an obvious pause, the handler will give a command or signal for the Section 16. Sit Stay – Get Your Leash dog to finish, i.e. to move from the front posi - Description. The principal feature of this tion to heel position. The dog must go smartly exercise is that the dog remains in the sit to heel position and sit. position. The direction and manner in which the dog The handler and dog will move to the place performs the finish is optional, provided it is indicated on the map for this exercise. The prompt and that the dog sits straight at heel. handler will stand with the dog sitting in heel After an obvious pause, the exercise is finished, position. The handler may command and/or and the handler may release, pet and/or praise signal the dog to sit without touching either the dog and move efficiently to begin the Sit the dog or the dog’s collar. The handler will

AKC GAZETTE 57 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES give a command and/or signal to stay and GLOSSARY OF TERMS will walk forward immediately to the leash AKC Canine Partners – an American Kennel holder, pick up the leash, turn, face the dog Club program that is available to and pause. After an obvious pause, the han - spayed/neutered dogs that are not currently dler will return directly, walking around and eligible for AKC registration, AKC behind the dog to heel position and pause. Service (FSS) enrollment, The dog must not move from the sitting posi - or an AKC Purebred Alternative Listing tion until released after an obvious pause. (PAL) number. The handler will clip leash to the dog’s collar Brisk, briskly – keenly alive, alert, energetic. and exit the ring with the dog under control Command – verbal order from handler to and without jumping, pulling or tugging on dog. the leash. Crowding – a do so close to the handler as to interfere with the handler’s freedom of Section 17. Sit Stay – Get Your Leash, Scoring. motion. A non-qualifying score (NQ) is required for Directly – immediately, without deviation or the following: The dog moving a substantial hesitation. distance away from the place where it was left Down – the dog’s body is on the ground; the any time during the exercise, not remaining dog’s weight is off the feet and legs. Finish – in the sit position until the handler has the dog goes from a position in front of the returned to heel position, and repeatedly handler to the heel position. Gently – with barking or whining. kindness, without harshness or roughness. Substantial deductions will be made for a dog Guiding gently by the collar – control of the that moves even a short distance from where dog by holding any part of the collar with it was left, that barks or whines only once or minimal pressure on the dog’s neck. twice, or that changes from the sit position Leash Holder – an item identified as a place after the handler has returned to the heel to put the leash during the class. position but before an obvious pause by the Minor deduction – 1/2 point to 2 1/2 points. handler. A substantial deduction, under Natural – not artificial; free of affectation; Miscellaneous Penalties, must be made for a what is customarily expected in the home or dog that does not remain under control while public places. exiting the ring. Prompt response – without hesitation, imme - diate, quick. Resentmen t – resistance, unwillingness. Ring – performance area, resembles a rectan -

AKC GAZETTE 58 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES gle, four corners must be marked, void of obstacles that obstruct the judge’s view. Signal – nonverbal direction from the han - dler to dog, as described in Chapter 1, Section 16. Sit – the dog has its rear and/or hocks on the ground. Smartly – quickly, vigorously. Substantial deduction – 3 points or more. Training session – as related to where a stu - dent-handler/teacher-judge relationship is established, with or without compensation.

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