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MISSION STATEMENT The is dedicated to upholding the ATTENTION DELEGATES integrity of its RMegIisStrSy, IpOroNmo ting the spSorTt Aof TpEurMebrEeNd dT ogs and breeding for type and function. ® NOTICE OF MEETING TFohuen Admederiin ca1n8 8K4e, ntnhelAKC Cluba nisd dites daicffailtieadte td o ourpghaonlidziantgio nths ea idnvteogcarittey foofr iths e Rpeugriset brrye, dp rdoomgo atisn ga tfhame islyp ocrot mofpapnuiroenb,r ead vdaongcs e acnad nibnree ehdeianlgthf oarndty pwe elal-nbd eifnugn,c wtioonrk. to protect the rights of all The next meeting of the Delegates will be Fdougn odwedneinrs1 a8n8d4 ,ptrhoe mAKCote raensd piotns saifbflieli adtoegd orwgnaenrizsahtipio. ns advocate for the pure bred as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all held at the Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel 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 on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, beginning no ear - Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 lier than 10:00 a.m . It will follow the 9:00 a.m. Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 Website ...... www.akc.org Delegates Forum. Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 Website ...... www.akc.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, CHAIRMA N•DOMINIC P. CAROTA, VICE CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS RONALD H. CMLAESNSA KOEFR 2, 0C2H1 AIRMA N•DR. THOMAS MC.L DAASVSIE OSF, V2I0C2E 3 CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION RITA J. BIDDLE DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN DOCMLAINSISC OP.F C 2A0R1O8 TA SCTELAVESNS OHFA M20B2L0 IN Mid-Atlantic Leonberger Club of Virginia DR.J TAHMOEMS ARS. DOAKVIES DANPAIETLR IJC. IAS MMY. TCHR,U EZ SQ. DRT. HJ.O CMHAASR LPEOSW GEARRS VIN WILLIAM J. FEENEY RONALD H. MENAKER KAROCLLYANSNSE OMF. 2M0C2A4 TEER CLASS OF 2022 CLASS OF 2019 DR. CACRLAMSESN OLF. B2A0T2T1 AGLIA DELEGATES CREDENTIALS 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 James F. Barron, Redwood City, CA, Contra ANN WALLIN ANN WALLIN THOMAS POWERS RONALD H. MENAKER, ChairmaHnA ERmVEeYri tMu.s WOODING Costa Kennel Club DDEENNIIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Offffiicciioo Jane E. Bates, Montgomery, TX, Conroe EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DENNISD BE.N SNPIRSU BN. G SPRUNG GINA M. DINARDO GINAJ OMS. EDPINH AVR. BDAO FFUTO, JR. Kennel Club PresidePnrt esident Executive Secretary ExecutCivheie Sf eFcinreatnacriy al Officer ExCehcieuft ivEex eOcfufitciveer Officer Joann B. Beavers, St Michaels, MD, Talbot

VICE PRESIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS Kennel Club JAY WAKS KIRSTEN BAHLKE BRANDI HUNTER Senior ExecutiKvIe RSTEN BAHLKEV,i cPeu rPerberseidd eCnotnsumer DemanPdublic Relations & Michael Capozzi, Manorville, NY, Riverhead Vice PresidentC & YNTHIA BPEuAreGbLrEeSd, CAosnssiustmaenrt DGeemnearnad l CounseCl ommunications General Counsel MARK DUNN, Executive Vice President CYNTHIA DOUG LJUNGREN Kennel Club ALEXANKDERITAH A FLREASZKIOEVRS, KEYxecuAtivssei sVtiacnet PGrenseidreanl tC, oBuunssienless SuppSoprto rStesr &vicEevsents Executive Vice PresidenSt H& EILA GOFFE , Government Relations Stephanie A. Crawford, Binghamton, NY, Chief Growth Officer MARK DUNN HEATHER MCMANUS BRANDI HUNTER , Public Relations & Communications Senior Vice President Deputy General Counsel Del Oste Nango Kennel Club THEREDSOAU CGH LINJUNGREN, ExecuRteivgei sVtircaeti oPnre & sident, Sports & Events Senior Vice PresiHdEeAnTt HER MCMusAtoNmUSe,r Deepvueltoyp Gmeennetral CounsMeAl RI-BETH O’NEILL Luanne K. Dunham, Newnan, GA, Newnan Planning & Operations Sport Services MARI-BETH O’NEILL, S port Services KEITH FRAZIER AIDEN COLIE PAULA SPEBCuTsOinR e, sCso Srpuoprpaotret Services ELIZABETH SOROTA Kennel Club Senior Vice PresideDnAt PHNA STeRrvAicUeS s,/ BNuCs Finaecsilsit yD eOvpes lopment Marketing Technology Chereen M. Nawrocki, East Bangor, PA, TIM THOMAS , Judging Operations SHEILA GOFFE DAPHNA STRAUS JAY WAKS, Senior ExeGcouvteirvnem Veicnet RPreelastiidoenns t & GeneBruasli nCeosusn sDeelvelopment Club of America

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Grace Wilkinson, Barrington, RI, Rhode a $100 fine. (Cardigan , Saint Island Kennel Club Bernard, German Wirehaired )

NOTICE NOTICE As a result of an Event Committee determi - Mr. Rob Robinson (Port Richey, FL) Action nation the following individual stands sus - was taken by the American Kennel Club for pended of AKC privileges. It should be conduct at its December 14, 2019 event. Mr. noted that this determination may still be Robinson was charged with inappropriate, appealed and may be reversed. Upon expira - abusive, foul language. The Staff Event tion of the appeal process, an appropriate Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s notice describing the status of the individ - report and set the penalty as a reprimand ual’s suspension, if any, will appear in this col - and $100 fine. umn: NOTICE Ms. StarLee Rownd (Bay Point, CA) Mr. Jason Starr (Hoboken, GA) Action was taken by the Space Coast Kennel Club for NOTICE conduct at its December 10, 2019 event. Mr. Ms. Jeanne Henderson (Sylmar, CA) Action Starr was charged with inappropriate, abu - was taken by the City of Angeles Club for sive, or foul language. The Staff Event conduct at its January 17, 2020 event. Ms. Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s Henderson was charged with inappropriate, report and set the penalty at a reprimand and abusive, or foul language. The Staff Event a $100 fine. (French , Boxer) Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s report and set the penalty at a reprimand and NOTICE a $100 fine. (Belgian Tervuren, Pug) The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee has reprimanded Mr. Russ Killian NOTICE (Anoka, MN) and imposed a $100 fine, effec - Ms. Marian McShane (Lexington, TN) tive January 13, 2020, for disruptive behavior Action was taken by the Space Coast Kennel at an event. (German Shorthaired Pointers) Club for conduct at its December 10, 2019 event. Ms. McShane was charged with disrup - NOTICE tive behavior at an event. The Staff Event The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s Committee has suspended the following indi - report and set the penalty at a reprimand and viduals from all AKC privileges for ten years

AKC GAZETTE 2 MARCH 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES and imposed a $2000 fine, for conduct preju - German Shepherd Dog Association of dicial to purebred , purebred dog events, Central Indiana, Inc...... $60 or to the best interests of The American Heart of America St. Bernard Club, Inc. Kennel Club based on their violation of the ...... $140 AKC’s Judicial or Administrative Determination of Hoosier Kennel Club, Inc ...... $130 Inappropriate Treatment Policy: Irish Water Spaniel Club of America ...... $85 Maryland Sporting Dog Association ...... $130 Effective November 11, 2019 Norwegian Elkhound Club of Greater Ms. Joyce Johnson (Elkins, AR) Multiple Houston ...... $70 Breeds Oregon Trail Cavalier Club ...... $120 NOTICE Papillon Club of Southern California REPRIMANDS AND FINES ...... $110 Notification of reprimands and/or fines Puget Sound Club ...... $85 imposed on clubs for late submission of appli - San Jacinto Kennel Club ...... $130 cations, Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 2, Sections 4 and 9. Notification of reprimands and/or fines imposed on club for failure to hold a proper Carolina Afghan Club ...... $60 event hearing, Dealing with Misconduct , Section Doberman Pinscher Club of Nashville ...... $60 II. Heart of America St. Bernard Club, Inc...... $150 Longshore-Southport Kennel Club, Inc. Oregon Trial Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ...... Reprimand Club ...... $120 PROPOSED MANCHESTER STANDARD Notification of reprimands and/or fines FOR COMMENT: imposed on clubs for late submission of In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed judges’ panel, Rules Applying to Dog Shows Standard Revisions this is being published to Chapter 4, Section 1. receive any comments prior to the balloting of the club membership. Any comments may be Big Apple Sporting Society ...... $60 forwarded directly to: Boxer Club of Arizona ...... $60 Mari-Beth O’Neill Central Indiana Kennel Club, Inc...... $130 VP Sport Services Galveston County Kennel Club, Inc ...... $70 [email protected]

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General Appearance: The Toy variety is a cient mass to ensure agility and endurance. diminutive version of the Standard variety. Except for size and ear options, there are no Head: The has a keen and differences between the Standard and Toy alert expression . The nearly black, almond varieties of the Manchester Terrier. A small shaped eyes are small, bright and sparkling. black short coated dog with distinctive rich They are set moderately close together slanting mahogany markings and a taper style tail. In upwards on the outside. The eyes neither pro - structure, the Manchester presents a sleek, trude nor sink in the skull. Pigmentation must sturdy yet elegant look and has a wedge be black. Correct ears for the Standard variety shaped long and clean head with a keen, are the naturally erect ear, the cropped ear or bright, alert expression. The smooth compact the button ear. No preference is given to any of muscular body expresses great power and the ear types. Any deviation of ear carriage of agility enabling the Manchester to kill vermin either variety during movement shall not be and course small game. penalized. The naturally erect ear and button ear shall be wider at the base tapering to Size, Substance, Proportions: The Toy variety pointed tips and carried well up on the skull. shall not exceed 12 pounds. It is suggested Cropped ears shall be long, pointed and car - that clubs consider dividing the American- ried erect. The only correct ear for the Toy vari - bred and Open classes by weight as follows: 7 ety shall be the naturally erect ear. They shall pounds and under, over 7 pounds and not be wider at the base tapering to pointed tips exceeding 12 pounds. The Standard variety and carried well upon the skull. Wide, flaring, shall be over 12 pounds and not exceeding 22 blunt tipped or “bell” ears are a serious fault for pounds. It is suggested that clubs consider both varieties. Disqualification Toy Variety – dividing the American-bred and Open classes Cropped, cut or button ears. The head is long, by weight as follows: Over 12 pounds and not narrow, tight skinned and almost flat with a exceeding 16 pounds, over 16 pounds and not slight indentation up the forehead. It resembles exceeding 22 pounds. The Manchester a blunted wedge in frontal and profile views. Terrier, overall, is slightly longer than tall. The There is a visual effect of a slight stop as viewed height, measured vertically from the ground in profile. The muzzle and skull are equal in to the highest point of the withers, is slightly length. The muzzle is well filled under the eyes less than the length, measured horizontally with no visible cheek muscles. The underjaw is from the point of the shoulders to the rear full and well defined and the nose is black. projection of the upper thigh. The bone and Tight black lips lie close to the jaw. The jaws muscle of the Manchester Terrier is of suffi - shall be full and powerful with full and proper

AKC GAZETTE 4 MARCH 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES dentition. The teeth are white and strongly cular. The front feet are compact and well developed with a true scissors like bite. Level arched. The two middle toes are slightly bite is acceptable. Any deviation from full den - longer than the others. The pads are thick and tition is a fault. More than two missing teeth is a toenails are jet black. Dew claws may be serious fault. removed.

Neck, Body, Topline: The slightly arched Hindquarters: The thigh is muscular with the neck shall be slim and graceful and of moder - length of the upper and lower thighs being ate length. It gradually becomes larger as it approximately equal. The stifle is well turned. approaches and blends smoothly with the The angulation of the hindquarters balances sloping shoulders. The topline shows a slight that of the forequarters. The well let down subtle arch over the robust loins falling hocks shall not turn in nor out as viewed from slightly to the tail set. The chest is narrow the rear. The hind legs are carried well back. between the legs and deep in the brisket. The hind feet are shaped like those of a cat The forechest is moderately defined. The ribs with thick pads and jet-black nails. are well sprung, flattened in the lower end to permit clearance of the forelegs. The Coat: The coat is smooth, short, dense, tight abdomen shall be tucked up extending in an and glossy. arched from the deep brisket. The taper style tail is moderately short reaching no fur - Color: The coat color shall be jet black and ther than the hock joint. It is set on at the rich mahogany tan which does not blend into end of the croup being thicker where it joins each other, but abruptly form clear, well the body. The tail tapers to a point and shall defined lines of color. There shall be a very be straight carried no higher than the back. small tan spot over each eye and a very small tan spot on each cheek. On the head, the Forequarters: The shoulder blades and the muzzle is tanned to the nose. The nose and upper arm will be relatively the same length. nasal bone are jet black. The tan extends The distance from the elbow to the withers under the throat ending in the shape of the shall be approximately the same as the dis - letter V. The inside of the ears are partly tan. tance from the elbow to the ground. The There shall be tan spots, called “rosettes” on elbows lie close to the brisket. The shoulders each side of the chest above the front legs. are well laid back. The forelegs are straight of These are more pronounced in puppies than proportionate length and placed well under in adults. There shall be a black the brisket. The pasterns are almost perpendi - “thumbprint” patch on the front of each fore -

AKC GAZETTE 5 MARCH 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES leg at the pastern. The remainder of the fore - shyness or aggressiveness shall be considered a leg shall be tan to the carpus joint. There serious fault. shall be a distinct black “pencil mark” line running lengthwise on the top of each toe on Disqualifications: all four feet. Tan on the hind leg should con - Standard Variety - Weight over 22 pounds. Toy tinue from the penciling on the toes up the Variety – Cropped, cut or button ears. Both inside of the legs to a little below the stifle Varieties – White on any part of the coat when - joint. The outside of the hind legs shall be ever the white shall form a patch or stripe black. There shall be tan under the tail and measuring as much as one half inch at its on the vent but only of such size as to be cov - longest dimension. Any color other than black ered by the tail. White on any part of the coat and tan. is a serious fault, and shall disqualify when - CONFORMATION JUDGES ever the white shall form a patch or stripe Letters concerning judges and provisional measuring as much as one half inch at its judges should be addressed to the Judging Op - longest dimension. Any color other than erations Department at PO Box 900062, black and tan shall be disqualified. Form and Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning function supersede color and markings. Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST applicants should be addressed to the Com - Gait: The gait shall be free and effortless with panion Events Department in North Carolina. good reach of the forequarters. Rear quarters shall have strong, driving power to match the The American Kennel Club will, at the re - front reach. Hocks shall fully extend. Each quest of a judge or judge applicant, provide rear leg shall move in line with the foreleg of that individual with copies of letters received the same side, neither thrown in nor out. regarding their judging qualifications. As a re - When moving at a trot, the legs converge sult, it should be understood that any such toward the center of gravity of the dog. The correspondence will be made available, upon topline shall be judged while the dog is in request, to the judge or judge applicant. motion. It is the responsibility of all Conformation Temperament: The Manchester Terrier is nei - and Junior Showmanship judges to notify the ther aggressive nor shy. He is keenly obser - Judging Operations Department of any vant, devoted yet discerning. Not being a spar - changes or corrections to their address, ring breed, the Manchester Terrier is phone, fax or emails. These changes are very generally friendly with other dogs. Excessive important because they affect your judges’

AKC GAZETTE 6 MARCH 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES record, the web site and the Judges Directory. lies, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Please notify Judging Operations by email at Dr. Albert P. Bianchi (5459) VA [email protected]. (757) 672-4868 [email protected] APPLICANTS Balance of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons, The following persons applications have been English Toy Spaniels, Japanese Chins, submitted for the breed(s) specified but they are , , Toy Fox , York - NOT eligible to accept assignments. shire Terriers) Ms. Sandy Bingham-Porter (94107) IL NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS (217) 345-7571 Mrs. Sherry Deeds (108018) MO [email protected] [email protected] Frises, Boston Terriers, Chinese Shetland Sheepdogs Shar-Pei, Lowchen, , Shiba Inu, Mr. Rick Fowler (105295) TX Tibetan Terriers (214) 914-9335 Mrs. Kathleen V. Carter (6164) CO [email protected] (303) 425-6756 Scottish Terriers [email protected] Mrs. Marcia E. Galiga (108021) TX Balance of Sporting Group (Barbets, Chesa - (817) 269-1677 peake Bay Retrievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, [email protected] American Water Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Boston Terriers English Springer Spaniels), Berger Picards Mrs. Jessica Huguenard Lewellen (106151) WA Ms. Mary Ann Clark (97938) KS (360) 390-8141 (785) 539-2946 [email protected] [email protected] Great Danes Norwegian Lundehunds, Schipperkes Mr. Robert Olsen (108093) MA Mrs. Cathy H. Daugherty (6219) CT [email protected] (203) 266-5406 Shetland Sheepdogs, JS-Limited [email protected] Labrador Retrievers, English Setters, Gor - ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS don Setters, Irish Setters, Spinoni Italiani Ms. Vicki E. Allenbrand (91374) KS Mrs. Terry Dennison (47424) AK (678) 429-4609 (907) 373-7376 [email protected] [email protected] Border , Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Col - Grand Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Siberian

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Huskies, American Eskimo Dogs, German [email protected] Shepherd Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis Balance of Hound Group (American English Ms. Helen Dorrance (19022) TX Coonhounds, American , Black (512) 964-3294 and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon - [email protected] , English Foxhounds, Grand Bassets Chinese Shar-Pei, Finnish Spitz, Schip - Griffons Vendeens, Harriers, Petits Bassets perkes, Xoloitzcuintli Griffons Vendeens, Plott Hounds, Redbone Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum (20342) FL Coonhounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds), (352) 465-7142 Dogo Argentinos [email protected] Mr. Nicholas Frost (6726) NC Balance of Terrier Group (Australian Terri - (828) 691-3175 ers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Manchester [email protected] Terriers, Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers, Sealy - Balance of Sporting Group (Barbets, Brit - ham Terriers, West Highland White Terri - tanys, Lagotti Romagnoli, Nederlandse ers) Kooikerhondjes, German Shorthaired Point - Mr. Ted W. Eubank (53715) TX ers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Flat Coated (214) 649-1104 Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriev - [email protected] ers, Irish Water Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons) Labrador Retrievers, English Setters, Cocker Mrs. Leta B. Graham (6739) WA Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Vizslas (360) 876-2256 Dr. Joan Eversole (97105) NH [email protected] (603) 254-5960 , , Norwegian [email protected] Elkhounds, , Petits Bassets Grif - Finnish Spitz, Norwegian Lundehunds fons Vendeens, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Ms. Marie Ann Falconer (51642) TN , Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, (413) 433-6474 Australian Shepherds [email protected] Ms. Cindy Huggins (92440) CA German Shorthaired Pointers, Golden Re - (805) 331-3723 trievers, Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Eng - [email protected] lish Springer Spaniels, Otterhounds, Shih Tzu Whippets, Airedale Terriers, Irish Terriers Mrs. Penelope C. Inan (25622) CA Ms. Denise Flaim (100561) NY (661) 274-0358 (516) 509-5214 [email protected]

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Harriers, , Manchester Terri - Mountain Dogs ers, , French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Miss Diane K. Ondo (95991) PA Lowchen, Schipperkes (610) 970-9122 Dr. M. Patricia Joyce (101483) GA [email protected] (770) 938-7032 Australian Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, [email protected] Manchester Terriers, Miniature Bull Terri - Airedale Terriers, Australian Terriers, Bor - ers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Stafford - der Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature shire Bull Terriers Bull Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Welsh Mrs. Jean Pero (30743) CO Terriers, West Highland White Terriers, (303) 475-7302 Chow Chows [email protected] Mr. Richard LeBeau (90760) PA Balance of Working Group (Boerboels, Chi - (412) 952-7425 nooks, Dogo Argentinos, Dogues de Bor - [email protected] deaux, Neapolitan Mastiffs) Balance of Toy Group (Maltese, Miniature Mr. Jay Richardson (6896) IL Pinschers, Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers) (847) 420-3700 Miss Sandra Lex (7136) CAN [email protected] (416) 252-9957 Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, [email protected] Chow Chows, French Bulldogs Balance of Non-Sporting Group (American Mrs. Nancy C. Russell (17390) CO Eskimo Dogs, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz, (719) 738-5710 Lhasa Apsos, Norwegian Lundehunds) [email protected] Mr. George E. Marquis (5789) FL Balance of Non-Sporting Group (Bichons (603) 770-9830 Frises, , French Bulldogs, [email protected] Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Tibetan Spaniels, Ti - Balance of Herding Group (Australian Cat - betan Terriers) tle Dogs, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Canaan Ms. Barbara Scherer (58838) IL Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds, Spanish Water (630) 388-8290 Dogs) [email protected] Mrs. Sandra L. Novocin (7332) MD Basenjis, Basset Hounds, , (301) 831-5969 Sloughis [email protected] Mrs. Keiko Shimizu (101335) CA English Cocker Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, (949) 537-6217 Bloodhounds, Great Danes, Greater Swiss [email protected]

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Borzois, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese, [email protected] JS Mr. Masaki Shimizu (100795) CA Ms. Pat Vanden Heuvel (108151) WI (310) 819-5309 (262) 483-1812 [email protected] [email protected] Brittanys, English Setters, Irish Setters, Irish JS Red and White Setters Mrs. Diana L. Skibinski (7258) IN PERMIT JUDGES (219) 776-8746 The following persons have been approved [email protected] on a Permit basis for the designated breeds in English Toy Spaniels, Maltese, Manchester accordance with the current judging approval Terriers, Silky Terriers process. They may now accept assignments and the Ms. Jan A. Sutherland (97231) CA fancy may still offer comments to Judging Oper - (213) 819-6218 ations . [email protected] German Shorthaired Pointers, German NEW BREED PERMIT JUDGES Wirehaired Pointers, Flat Coated Retrievers, Barry Baum, DVM (105221) CA Gordon Setters, American Water Spaniels, (310) 476-9279 Spaniels [email protected] Ms. Jill Warren (94859) NM French Bulldogs (505) 982-6368 Ms. Janene Borini (107692) CO [email protected] (719) 651-0855 Australian Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Bel - [email protected] gian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Bergam - Great Danes asco Sheepdogs, Border Collies, Collies, Ms. Melanee Clark (107776) OK Pumik (605) 670-1889 [email protected] JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTS Papillons, Shetland Sheepdogs, JS Mrs. Allison C. Rogers (16204) OR Mr. Christopher King (107521) TX (971) 344-3909 (575) 631-7867 [email protected] [email protected] JS-Limited Bulldogs Miss Coby Rudakewiz (108145) PA Mr. Thomas Schonberger (107485) AK (717) 315-5827 [email protected]

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Siberian Huskies Mountain Dogs, Miniature American Shep - Mrs. Celine-Marie Tews (107749) CA herds, Pumik (209) 918-7672 Mr. Timothy Catterson (5032) IN [email protected] (765) 529-5500 Siberian Huskies [email protected] Mr. Tad Walden (64597) CO Curly-Coated Retrievers, Boykin Spaniels, (720) 273-0494 Field Spaniels, Giant Schnauzers, Australian [email protected] Shepherds Vizslas Ms. Kathryn Cowsert (17121) CA (925) 672-1765 ADDITIONAL BREED PERMIT JUDGES [email protected] Dr. Azalea A. Alvarez (97321) FL Balance Non-Sporting Group (Bichons (954) 434-0318 Frises, Coton de Tulear, Dalmatians, Finnish [email protected] Spitz, , Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Basset Hounds, Cavalier King Charles Terriers), , Pugs Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Havanese, Italian Mrs. Beth Downey (102539) MS Greyhounds, Miniature Pinschers, (410) 829-2455 Pekingese, Pomeranians, Pugs, Yorkshire [email protected] Terriers, French Bulldogs Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Akitas, Anatolian Mr. Gary L. Andersen (6176) AZ Shepherds, Bullmastiffs, Doberman Pinsch - (480) 991-7485 ers, Giant Schnauzers, Komondorok, Por - [email protected] tuguese Water Dogs, Rottweilers, Samoyeds, Balance of Hound Group (American English Standard Schnauzers Coonhounds, Azawakhs, Black and Tan Miss Linda George (100634) WI Coonhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, English (262) 542-3213 Foxhounds, Plott Hounds, Redbone Coon - [email protected] hounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds), Papillons, Pomeranians American Staffordshire Terriers, Border Ter - Mr. Edward W. Hall (0881) NH riers, Cairn Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terri - (603) 889-5823 ers [email protected] Ms. Lisa Brodsky (103625) MN Balance of Working Group (Cane Corsos, (612) 867-7450 Dogo Argentinos, Giant Schnauzers, Stan - [email protected] dard Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs) Australian Shepherds, Collies, Entlebucher

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Ms. Cynthia Hutt (95461) CO Ms. Edweena “Teddy” McDowell (17411) KS (720) 933-8328 (913) 620-4578 [email protected] [email protected] Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Canaan Dogs, Airedale Terriers, American Hairless Terri - Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Old English Sheep - ers, Border Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Dandie dogs Dinmont Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Skye Mr. Robert E. Hutton (15138) KY Terriers (502) 494-8619 Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen (98655) IL [email protected] (309) 358-1233 Balance of Working Group (Alaskan Mala - [email protected] mutes, Anatolian Shepherds, Cane Corsos, Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, Bri - Chinooks, Dogo Argentinos, Kuvaszok, ards, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Pulik Leonbergers, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Saint Dr. A. Todd Miller (96991) MO Bernards, Tibetan Mastiffs), Australian Cat - (573) 560-3383 tle Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs, Old Eng - [email protected] lish Sheepdogs Basset Hounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Mrs. Cindy Lane (65098) GA Pharaoh Hounds, Chinese Cresteds, Maltese, (864) 316-6351 Pomeranians, Yorkshire Terriers [email protected] Mr. James A. Moses (93094) GA Balance Non-Sporting Group (Bulldogs, (770) 329-4768 Coton de Tulear, Finnish Spitz, Keeshonden, [email protected] Norwegian Lundehunds, Tibetan Terriers), Lagotti Romagnoli, Nederlandse Kooiker - Miniature Schnauzers hondjes, German Shorthaired Pointers, Ger - Ms. Tina Leininger (101522) PA man Wirehaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay [email protected] Retrievers, English Setters, Irish Red and Siberian Huskies White Setters, American Water Spaniels, Mrs. Joan Luna Liebes (6515) CO Clumber Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, (719) 749-0232 Irish Water Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels [email protected] Ms. Mary C. Murphy-East (36967) MN Balance of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Brus - (763) 291-2263 sels Griffons, Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, [email protected] Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chins, Minia - German Shorthaired Pointers, Nova Scotia ture Pinschers, Pekingese, Toy Fox Terriers, Duck Tolling Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Yorkshire Terriers) Welsh Springer Spaniels, Vizslas

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Mr. Richard Powell (17447) PA Dr. Stephen J. Schellenberg (42891) MN (717) 496-5033 (651) 338-9311 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons, Dandie Dinmont Terriers Chihuahuas, Chinese Cresteds, Havanese, Ms. Claudia Seaberg (22813) FL Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chins, Mal - (615) 403-6126 tese, Miniature Pinschers, Papillons, Shih [email protected] Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers) Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon - Mr. John C. Ramirez (1814) CA hounds, , Ibizan Hounds, Whip - (310) 991-0241 pets [email protected] Mrs. Vicki Seiler-Cushman (100265) OH Wire Fox Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Shiba (513) 638-1585 Inu, Old English Sheepdogs [email protected] Mrs. Sharon Ann Redmer (2711) MI American Eskimo Dogs, Bulldogs, Dalma - (734) 449-4995 tians, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Norwe - [email protected] gian Lunderhunds, Poodles, Shiba Inu Brittanys, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Ger - Mr. Johnny Shoemaker (19267) NV man Shorthaired Pointers, Flat Coated Re - (702) 834-6557 trievers, English Setters, Gordon Setters, [email protected] Weimaraners Black and Tan Coonhounds, Grand Bassets Mrs. Meghen Riese-Bassel (39151) GA Griffons Vendeens, Greyhounds, Otter - (404) 663-4485 hounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, [email protected] Scottish Deerhounds Balance of Sporting Group (Barbets, Brit - Mr. Jon Titus Steele (55162) MI tanys, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Point - (989) 860-9677 ers, German Shorthaired Pointers, [email protected] Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Spinoni Italiani) Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Ms. Sheree Sanchez (97389) CO Chinese Cresteds, Havanese, Italian Grey - (719) 313-1755 hounds, Maltese, Manchester Terriers, Poo - [email protected] dles, Pugs, Shih Tzu , Belgian Malinois, Berger Pi - Mrs. Helen Winski Stein (6484) FL cards, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, Ice - (941) 218-1058 landic Sheepdogs [email protected] Balance of Sporting Group (Barbets, Lagotti

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Romagnoli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, DECEASED JUDGES American Water Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Jean (Mrs. Norman) S. Austin English Cocker Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Mr. Michael C. Bakert Wirehaired Vizslas) Mrs. Marcia Bittner Ms. Lee Whitter (18526) WA Mrs. Margo E. Klinger (802) 369-0380 Mr. Joseph N. McGinnis, III [email protected] Mr. Frederick D. Migliore German Wirehaired Pointers, Cocker Ms. Charlene Trost Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, Sussex Mr.Steward Wagner Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Wirehaired Point - PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING ing Griffons, Azawakhs, Dachshunds, Grey - JUDGES COMPLETED hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Otterhounds The following persons have completed their Provisional Judging assignments and their JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PERMIT JUDGES names have been added to the list of of regular Mrs. Stephanie Dycha (104685) IL approved judges. (815) 761-5784 Ms. Elizabeth Cleaves (105181) MA [email protected] (978) 833-0619 JS [email protected] Mrs. Doreen Luhrs (104893) NC Rally – All (201) 264-2940 Ms. Patricia Pierce (80859) GA [email protected] (770) 667-5175 JS-Limited [email protected] Ms. Leigh Ann Yandle (82616) GA Obedience – Novice (704) 904-8129 Mrs. Shirley Spall (39543) IN [email protected] (765) 778-2866 JS-Limited [email protected] Obedience - Utility RESIGNED JUDGE Mrs. Mary Ellen Compagnon APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTERED NAME PREFIX EMERITUS JUDGES The following applications for a breed-specific Mr. Lawrence W. (Bill) Mixon Registered Name Prefix have been submitted to Frances J. Stevens The American Kennel Club. Letters in regard to these applications should be addressed to

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Gina DiNardo, Executive Secretary: PUN KOTZKY – Beagles – Oleg N. Voloshin & BESTDAY – Australian Shepherds – Kristy J. Oksana F. Gavrilova Bernson SAK – Wirehaired Pointing Griffons – Christo - BLULAKE – Kerry Blue Terriers – Philip J. pher C. Mattingly Lemieux & Jose C. Benavidez SE CAMPE’ – Poodles – Michele Bronkesh BRIARKEEP – Papillons – Laura N. Hooser & STARBRIGHT – West Highland White Terriers Blair N. Hooser – Michael R. Garone & Claudia A. Garone CARLA JOHAUS – Rottweilers – Carla Gloger SUNNY CREEK – Labrador Retrievers – Lisa CERISE – English Springer Spaniels – Dorothy A. Reier Cherry VALENTINE’S – English Springer Spaniels – COLLINSWOOD – Australian Shepherds – Theresa M. Swift & Terry P. Swift Terri K. Collins & Jessica Plourde DELUNA – Great Danes & Boxers – Guy H. REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED Fisher & Diana M. Fisher The following applications for a breed-specific ELKHORN – Anatolian Shepherds – Debra Registered Name Prefix have been granted: Buckner ADVENT – English Springer Spaniels – Nancy FOXFIRE – Miniature American Shepherds – L. Stephens Sharon L. Rouillard AIYANA – Australian Shepherds – Tobi S. GALAXIES – Shetland Sheepdogs & New - Krueger & Jon D. Krueger foundlands – Cori N. Hale BLICKHAN – German Shepherd Dogs – Dawn GEM POMS – Pomeranians – Julie A. Stiles & M Drajin Misty Davila BLISSFUL – Maltese – Lisa Caudill HABANALOVESTORY – Havanese – Rachel BLOSSOM TRAIL – American Eskimo Dogs – L. Rozzoni Kristine L. Graham HIGHCLERE – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels CENTRAL VALLEY – French Bulldogs – – Hannah L. Dingman Heather R. Klynstra & Larry Vieira JUSTUS – Frise – Jan A. Wilson GOLDROX – Golden Retrievers – Maura A. MICHAELANGELA – Spinoni Italiani – An - Roxby & Courtney L. Roxby gela S. Hagedorn & Michael Hagedorn HISAW – Australian Shepherds – Rhonda R. MOONBABY – Australian Shepherds – Melissa Silveira & Kendra G. Winans T. Zobell LEGACY MOUNTAIN – Labrador Retrievers – MURBE – Boxers & Great Danes – Guy H. Diane Jasper Fisher & Diana M. Fisher MALPASO – Australian Shepherds – Mirjam OUR GANG – Dachshunds – Nancy Z. Prouty M. Senger

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QUIETSTORM – German Shorthaired Point - ers – Dorothea Vooris-Hand RIDGEOAKS – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels – Lee Ann Robinson SAGEFIRE – Gordon Setters – Caleb J. Stroh SHOOTING STAR’S – Whippets – Madonna I. Allore-Tiller AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. SOMERLAKE – Shetland Sheepdogs – Sue E. MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Schaffnit AKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, SONNENSCHEIN – Giant Schnauzers – Gre - NEW YORK, NY gory D. Reyna & Judi Boston FEBRUARY 7, 2020 WINDRIFT – Australian Shepherds – Clara F. Brown The Board convened on Friday, February 7, WINDSWEPT – French Bulldogs – Melissa S. 2020 at 8:30 a.m. Fitzgerald WONDERLAND – – All Directors were present, except for Dr. Cindy S. Forbes Davies. Dr. Davies participated in the meeting by telephone conference, and by Board pol - icy, and without objection, he did not vote. Also present was the Executive Secretary.

The January 2020 Board minutes, copies of which had been provided to all Directors, were reviewed. Upon a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by Ms. Biddle, the January 2020 Board meeting min - utes were approved unanimously. (Dr. Davies did not vote)

EXECUTIVE SESSION There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - cuss sensitive business matters. It was re - ported out that the Minutes of the January 2020 Executive Sessions were approved.

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PRESIDENTS REPORT Australian Terrier Proposed Breed Standard Board Action Items Revision Mr. Sprung reviewed Action Items and re- The Board reviewed proposed revisions to ported on Staff initiatives. the Australian Terrier breed standard, sub- mitted by the Australian Terrier Club of Legal Status Report America (ATCA). The Australian Terrier The Board reviewed a status report on pend- Club of America, Inc. (ATCA), received a pe- ing litigation and other Legal activities for tition dated December 27, 2019, signed by 35 the month of January 2020. members, 22%, requesting a revision to the tail section of the standard. FINANCE Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by Joseph Baffuto, CFO, briefly summarized Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unanimously; AKC’s unaudited financial results for the fis- Dr. Davies did not vote) to permit the ATCA cal year ending December 31, 2019. Total to proceed to ballot its membership on the year to date revenues of $79.5 million were proposed standard changes in accordance $2.7 million or 3.5% greater than the 2018 with the club’s Constitution and Bylaws. comparative period. Dog Registrations were up for the year by 1.2%, and Litters increased Manchester Terrier Proposed Breed Standard by 3%. Events increased by 5.3%, while en- Revision tries were at an all-time high of 3,310,558. The Board reviewed proposed revisions to Operating income for the year ended Decem- the Manchester Terrier standard as submitted ber 31, 2019 was $5.2 million which was favor- by the American Manchester Terrier Club able compared to 2018, while including a (AMTC). The current standard was approved number of unbudgeted items. Additionally, June 10, 1991. the operating investment portfolio reflected total unrealized gains for the year of $14.8 Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by million dollars. Mr. Hamblin, the Board VOTED (unani- mously; Dr. Davies did not vote) to approve EXECUTIVE SECRETARY the proposed revision to the Manchester Ter- Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport Serv- rier breed standard be published for com- ices participated in this portion of the meet- ment in the Secretary’s Page of the AKC ing. Gazette.

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Parent Club Designation for Small Munsterlander Given one year of experience under the new Pointer policy, the staff presented a memo at the Jan - The Board reviewed a request from the Small uary 2020 meeting to explore possible addi - Munsterlander Pointer Club of America to be tions to the policy that could further assist designated as the Parent Club for the Breed. clubs without negatively impacting other clubs in the area. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - onded by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED Following their discussion in January, the (unanimously; Dr. Davies did not vote) to Board requested a modification to the Lim - designate the Small Munsterlander Pointer ited Number of Events Policy to allow clubs Club of America as the Parent Club repre - the option of holding a third show provided senting the Small Munsterland Pointer with they meet specific criteria. The staff recom - the AKC. mendation is, in addition to the current pol - icy, a club would qualify for a third show CONFORMATION provided there are no other shows within 600 Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, miles on the day of the show or any day of the Sports & Events and Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice cluster. There was significant discussion President, Sport Services participated in this among Board members and staff if 600 miles portion of the meeting. Tim Thomas, Vice was the correct distance. Also discussed was a President of Dog Show Judges, Glenn Lycan, 400-mile range and distances in between 400 Director, Event Operations Support; Alan and 600 miles. Slay, Director, Event Programs; and Heidi The goal is to keep the existing criteria plus Spaeth, Manager, Dog Show Rules & Pro - add additional provisions to provide even grams, participated in this portion of the greater flexibility. Staff will do additional re - meeting via video conference. search and bring the memo back for further discussion at the April Board meeting. Limited Number of Events Policy Starting in January 2019, the Limited Num - Bred-By-Exhibitor Puppy Classes ber of Events Policy was changed to provide The Board reviewed a recommendation to flexibility across the country. The goal was to create a Bred-By-Exhibitor Puppy (BBEP) assist clubs that might want to hold a third class in conformation. This idea was origi - show and provide additional opportunities nally proposed in 2017 by Board Member Pa - for local exhibitors without negatively impact - tricia Cruz. Many exhibitors are motivated to ing other clubs in the region. earn the Bred-By-Exhibitor medallion. -

AKC GAZETTE 18 MARCH 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES rently they are inhibited from showing in the it was presented to the All-Breed Delegates Puppy classes on the chance that they earn Committee at their December 2019 meet ing. Championship points, which would eliminate them from earning the medallion. Offering The Board reviewed a Staff memorandum BBEP classes will be at the option of the host which presented a formal recommendation club. The recommendation is consistent with to implement NOHS Levels of Achievement AKC’s focus on the importance of breeders to include Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum and the Board’s decision to dedicate 2020 as awards to exhibits obtaining a predetermined the “The Year of the Breeder”. number of NOHS points based on the cur - rent NOHS point system. Following a motion by Ms. Cruz, seconded by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unanimously; Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded Dr. Davies did not vote) to create a Bred-by- by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (In favor Exhibitor Puppy Class. This will require an Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Mr. Feeney, Dr. addition to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Garvin, Mr. Hamblin, Ms. McAteer, Mr. Pow - Chapter 3, Sections 3, 8-A and 11 and up - ers, Mr. Smyth Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Tatro, dated wording to the requirements to earn Mrs. Wallin; Ms. Cruz abstained and Dr. the BBE Medallion and the Puppy of Achieve - Davies did not vote) to amend the NOHS reg - ment Certificate. ulations in create NOHS Levels of Achieve - ment to include Bronze, Silver, Gold and This proposed rule changes will be read at Platinum awards. Exhibits obtaining the pre - the March Delegate meeting for a VOTE at determined number of NOHS points based the June Delegate meeting. on the current NOHS point system will earn these designations. The primary owner of a NOHS Levels of Achievement dog achieving these levels will receive an ap - In September, the All-Breed Delegates Com - propriately colored NOHS pin and will be mittee discussed and supported the idea of emailed a Certificate of Achievement. As part NOHS Levels of Achievement in to of this action, the Board approved to allocate provide exhibitors with tangible goals and en - an unbudgeted $19,000 to add the ability to courage continued participation. This idea is grandfather awards back to the launch of the consistent with what the Sports & Events staff program. The grandfathering will recognize has been considering. Staff shared their gen - the highest level achieved to date. eral ideas for the structure of the new pro - gram with the Board in November 2019 and

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Recognition Level Minimum Level of NOHS of Perspectives to communicate to the Dele - Points gates the internal review process used when a Bronze 250 DQ by Event Committee is reported. The arti - Silver 500 cle incorporates the Board’s direction that Gold 1,000 the Event Committee’s review process must Platinum 2,000 include written documentation of the inci - dent including signed witness statements. Staff Review Process for Dogs Disqualified by The DQ by Event Committee form was Event Committees modified to emphasize the documentation The Staff presented the procedures that will that must be submitted. The DQ by Com - be utilized should the change to Rules Apply - mittee form, with the changes from the ing to Dog Shows, Chapter 11, Section 8-A be current form was presented to the Board approved by the Delegates at the March 2020 and this form will be used if the Delegates meeting. approve the recommended change at the March Delegate meeting . Currently a dog can only be disqualified by an Event Committee in the rare instance that Status Report - AKC Event Search & Results there is an injury to a dog or person. There The Staff provided a status report on the en - are cases where a dog attacks but there is no hanced AKC Event Search & Results that was injury due to quick reactions or simply by launched in January 2018 and enhanced in luck. The recommended change is to allow May 2018 with the addition of the map-based the Event Committee to determine if a dog search feature. that attacks presents a hazard and, if so, it Measurable goals for the enhanced AKC may disqualify a dog for aggression without Event Search & Results were: an injury. (1) Increasing the daily usage of the There has been some concern that the re - search. vised rule could be misused. To mitigate these concerns, exhibitors need to be confi - Result: The number of average daily users dent that the AKC has a solid review process since implementation has continued to be at in place to confirm that the Event Committee least 30% higher than pre-implementation. acted properly, and the facts of the matter support the conclusion of the Event Commit - (2) Improving the experience for users of tee. mobile devices. An article was published in the March issue

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Result: The number of mobile device users Rally, and Obedience being the most popular. since implementation has continued to be at least 100% higher than pre-implementation. The BPUP competition continues to grow. In (3) Providing access to important event 2019 there were 964 BPUP events, a growth documents. of 151 events (19%) when compared to 2018.

Result: In 2019, an average of 637 event docu - JUDGING OPERATIONS ments (premium lists, judging programs, Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, etc.) were accessed daily through the AKC Sports & Events participated in this portion Event Search & Results. Posting documents of the meeting and Tim Thomas, Vice Presi - on the AKC Event Search & Results was not dent of Dog Show Judges participated in this possible prior to the enhancements. portion of the meeting via video conference.

The enhanced AKC Event Search & Results Mandatory Ramp Examination - Cirneco del - tool has increased customers using the AKC l'Etna website and provided exhibitors with a useful The Board reviewed a request from the tool for event planning and results verifica - Cirneco dell'Etna Club of America that the tion. Board of Directors mandate the use of a ramp for all examinations of the breed in - 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Exhibitor Update cluding during group and Best in Show judg - The Staff provided the Board information ing. Currently, Cirneco dell'Etnas may be about 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy (BPUP) ex - judged either on the ground or the ramp at hibitors; specifically, what percentage of the the discretion of the judge. BPUP exhibitors are new to the sport and Following a motion by Mr. Smyth, seconded what percentage of dogs go on to exhibit in by Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED (In favor: regular conformation shows. Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Ms. Cruz, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Hamblin, Ms. McAteer, Mr. Powers, Mr. 28.2% of the households exhibiting in BPUP Smyth, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Tatro, Mrs. in 2018 were new to conformation. An analy - Wallin; Opposed: Dr. Garvin, Dr. Davies did sis of the dogs exhibited in BPUP in 2018 not vote) to approve the request from the showed that 78% of the dogs continued to Cirneco dell'Etna Club of America to make show in regular conformation classes. Addi - mandatory the use of the ramp for all exami - tionally, some of the exhibitors go on to par - nations of the breed including during group ticipate in other sports, with CAT/Fast CAT, and Best in Show judging.

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CONSENT (see Chapter 4, Section 13 and Appendix A Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded of the Obedience Regulations). by Mr. Powers it was VOTED (unanimously) to approve the following Consent items: Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11, Section • Delegate and Club Approvals 9 - Communicable Diseases • Alaskan Malamute Obedience Jump The Board VOTED to approve a recommen - Height Requirements dation from the Delegate Dog Show Rules • Communicable Diseases - Rules Applying Committee (DSRC) to modify Chapter 11, to Dog Shows Chapter 11, Section 9 Section 9 of the Rules Applying to Dog • Eligibility to Participate in the 4-6 Month Shows, which defines the eligibility restric - Beginner Puppy Competition tions related to dogs with communicable dis - • Retriever Field Trials – Marking the eases. Blind Retrieve with a Conspicuous Ob - This will be read at the March Delegate meet - ject ing for a VOTE at the June Delegates meet - • Pointing Breed Hunting Tests - Three ing. Recommended Clarifications • Parent Club Designation for American Proposed new wording underlined: English Coonhound CHAPTER 11 SECTION 9. No dog with a communicable Delegates Approved disease shall be on the show grounds or Kristina M. DeLisi, Runnells, IA premises. Exhibitors should follow their vet - To represent Central Iowa Kennel Club erinarian’s recommendations to ensure that Diane Reid, New York, NY their dogs are free of internal and external To represent Club of America parasites, any communicable disease, and Alaskan Malamute Obedience Jump Height have appropriate vaccinations. Requirements The Board VOTED to approve a request from Eligibility to Participate in the 4-6 Month Beginner the Alaskan Malamute Club of America, that Puppy Competition the jump height requirements in obedience The Board VOTED to approve a recommen - be lowered to three-quarters of the height of dation submitted by the Delegate Dog Show the breed at the withers. With the change, Rules Committee to modify the 4-6 Month they will jump at 16” – 18”. The request is Beginner Puppy Competition Regulations to consistent with similar breed adjustments al - allow minor children of professional handlers ready approved for obedience competition with amateur status to participate in the Four-

AKC GAZETTE 22 MARCH 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES to-Six Month (Beginner Puppy) Competition. Trials, the location of the bird in a blind re - This idea was originally proposed by Board trieve should be clearly marked with a con - Member Patricia Cruz. spicuous object. This clarification will bring greater consistency between trials. The revised section of the Regulations is pro - vided below: Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedures for Re - • Professional handlers, members of their trievers household and current assistants to pro - Supplement to The Standard Procedure. Part fessional handlers may not personally ex - I – Trial Procedure. Paragraph 8. hibit dogs in the Four-to-Six Month On “blind” retrieves, whenever possible, the (Beginner Puppy) Competition. Dogs Judges should plan their tests in such a way that are owned or co-owned by the fore - that they take advantage of natural hazards, named may compete in this competition such as islands, points of land, sand bars, but must be handled by a non-profes - ditches, hedges, small bushes, adjacent heavy sional handler. Professional handlers are de - cover, and rolling terrain. Despite such natu - fined as any person who belongs or has ral distractions, it should be possible, at least belonged to a professional handlers’ organiza - in theory, for a dog to “find” a well-planned tion, distributed rate cards, or otherwise adver - blind-retrieve on the initial line from his han - tised or represented themselves as handling dler; that he will do so is highly improbable dogs for pay within the last five years. because of those natural hazards, so he must • Minors (under 18) with amateur status be handled to the “blind.” Nevertheless, the who reside with professional handlers and test should be so planned that the dog should current assistants to professional handlers be “in-sight” continuously. To further the that are eligible to compete in Junior prior principle, the blind must be clearly Showmanship (meet age and amateur sta - marked with a conspicuous object. A blind re - tus requirements) may personally exhibit trieve is a test of control, and a dog which is dogs in the Four-to-Six Month (Beginner out of sight for a considerable period cannot Puppy) Competition. be said to be under control. Utilizing natural hazards should obviate the need for Judges is - Retriever Field Trials – Marking the Blind Retrieve suing special instructions about the manner with a Conspicuous Object of completing a blind retrieve, other than to The Board VOTED to approve a recommen - “get the meat” by the shortest, fastest, or most dation from the Retriever Field Trial Advisory direct route. Committee to clarify that in Retriever Field

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Pointing Breed Hunting Tests - Three cial circumstances. Recommended Clarifications The Board VOTED to approve a Staff recom - Chapter 5. Test Requirements. mendation for three changes to be made to Section 1. General Requirements and Instruc - the Regulations for AKC Hunting Tests for Point - tions. ing Breeds meant to clarify issues that have (N) Courtesy to One’s Bracemate. When two arisen in the field (changes underlined dogs are working in the bird field, the han - below). Specifically, (1) better define what is dlers, judges and gunners should be gener - meant by “no training on the grounds”, (2) ally aware of the location and actions of the clarify that when two dogs are on point in bracemate so as not to interfere with each close proximity to one another, the judges other. When both dogs are on point in close should take control of the situation by in - proximity to each other, the judges should structing one handler to hold up while the take control of the situation in order to en - other dog completes its bird work, and (3) sure safety and minimize interference. Usu - clarify how to handle the situation where a ally the dog that goes on point last should be Junior level dog catches a bird and proceeds asked to hold up until the other dog has com - to mouth it excessively. pleted its bird work. If the first dog is having difficulty, it is up to the judge to decide when Chapter 3. Instruction for Hunting Test Com - the second dog may proceed with its bird mittees. work. Section 9. Training . There shall be no train - ing on the grounds of a Hunting Test on the Part II. Hunting Test Categories. day of the event prior to its start or during 5. Retrieving. New paragraph #9 the running of the event. The definition of In a retrieving situation when both dogs are “the grounds” shall include any area used for on point in close proximity to each other, the the course(s) plus the parking area. Beyond judges should take control of the situation in that, the exact determination of “the order to ensure safety and minimize interfer - grounds” is left to the determination of the ence. One dog should be asked to hold up event committee given the specifics of the lo - until the other dog has completed its bird cation. Once an event has concluded, train - work. If the first dog is having difficulty, it is ing is allowed provided it is allowed by the up to the judge to decide when the second host club and the landowner/managing dog may proceed with its bird work. agency. Exceptions may be granted by the Performance Events Department under spe - Chapter 5. Test Requirements.

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Section 2. Instructions and Test Requirements vote) to not approve the request from the for Junior Hunting Test. Dalmatian Club of America to allow Dalma - (4) Trainability: If a Junior dog catches a bird tians to participate in herding events. and proceeds to mouth it excessively, the dog shall receive a lower score in trainability de - Participation in the AKC Herding program is pending on the extent of the fault. Note: This limited to breeds whose historical function is fault is scored under Retrieving in Senior and consistent with the test. While there is little Master level tests. doubt Dalmatians are intelligent, versatile dogs, the evidence does not support herding Parent Club Designation for American English livestock was a historical function of the Coonhound breed. The Board VOTED to approve the National American English Coonhound Association as EXECUTIVE SESSION the designated Parent Club to represent the There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - American English Coonhound. cuss sensitive business matters. There was nothing reported out of this session. COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, AKC MEDIA Sports & Events, was present for this portion Ron Furman, Director, AKC Media, Daphna of the meeting. Caroline Murphy, Director, Straus, Vice President, Business Develop - Performance Events, participated in this por - ment, and tion of the meeting via video conference. William Ellis, Media Manager participated in this portion of the meeting. Staff presented Dalmatians Request to Participate in Herding on update on media sales, sponsorships, li - The Board reviewed a request from the Dal - censing and AKCTV. matian Club of America to allow Dalmatians to participate in AKC Herding events. AKC’s digital sales team saw increases across the board in 2019. This increase in sold im - Following a motion by Ms. Cruz, seconded by pressions and higher direct CPMs in 2019 Mr. Tatro the Board VOTED (In favor: Mr. represents better utilization of available in - Carota, Ms. Cruz, Mr. Feeney, Mr. Hamblin, ventory, and higher revenue optimizations Ms. McAteer, Mr. Powers, Mr. Smyth, Mr. for direct sold campaigns in 2020. 2019 saw Sweetwood, Mr. Tatro, Mrs. Wallin; Opposed: substantial growth in advertising on AKC.org, Ms. Biddle, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Davies did not AKC.TV, Content, Direct Email, and Video.

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AKCTV traffic is up across all platforms. We growth is attributed to SEO (search en - continue to focus marketing efforts in 2020 gine optimization) improvements both on mobile app downloads. in site structure and content, content strategy, and improved cross-channel col - MARKETING laboration. The year closed on a high Kirsten Bahlke, Vice President, Marketing par - with December Users and Sessions up ticipated in this portion of the meeting. versus year ago (YAG), +10% and +8.5% respectively, positioning the website for National Digital Brand Marketing Campaign continued growth in 2020. Launch Update • AKC Email Program: In 2019 AKC sent Staff gave a presentation on the Q1 2020 emails across 1,051 campaigns. Emails launch of the AKC’s national digital brand open rate increase by 27% YOY. AKC’s marketing campaign “If It Barks, It’s AKC.” open and click-thru-rates remain well This cross-channel, digital campaign, target - above industry benchmarks. ing all types of dog-lovers, will promote AKC’s • Social Media: AKC Facebook finished key objectives: registration of purebred dogs, 2019 with a total of 4,007,922 followers. awareness and interest in AKC training, This is a +2.18% YoY increase. For com - sports and events and the overall perception parison, Facebook overall US user of AKC. growth was +0.22% • AKC Instagram finished 2019 with a total The key messaging in the campaign was re - of 304,536 followers. This is a +11.7% viewed: “The American Kennel Club has the YoY increase. “expert knowledge, advice, resources, and • AKC Marketplace traffic was up versus support you need, anytime, anywhere, about year ago +7.9% (users) and +10.4 % (ses - anything and everything dog—if it quacks, sions). Organic traffic increased (+8.8% moos, or meows, you’ve come to the wrong YOY). Direct traffic was up 34.3% in place. But if it barks, it’s AKC.” 2019. Litter listings continue to trend up in 2019, with July being the top month, Marketing Updates and Highlights beating the same month in 2018 (YAG Staff presented a review of the Marketing De - +24%). Total litters listed in 2019 is partments highlights and accomplishments in +18% vs 2018. 2019. • AKC Barketing Basics was held December • AKC.org: AKC.org site traffic is ex - 11-14 in Orlando – The Marketing depart - tremely healthy. Positive site traffic ment held one-on-sessions with AKC club

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members and breeders that covered mar - Report on Newly Licensed Clubs Approved in De - keting best practices and how they can use cember 2019 and January 2020 them to help grow their membership and German Pinscher Club of the Southwest, events, educate the public, or find the greater Albuquerque, NM area (including right puppy owners. communities west to Buckeye, AZ, north to El Prado, NM, east to Dallas, TX and south to CLUBS Austin, TX), 31 total households, 17 local. Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Sports & Events, and Lisa Cecin, Director, Heart of America Chinese Crested Club of St. Club Relations, participated in this portion of Louis, greater St. Louis, MO area (including the meeting. communities north to Wright City, MO, south to Cadet, MO, east to Greenville, IL and west Delegates and Member Clubs to Fulton, MO), 30 total households, 12 local. The Board reviewed a report on the prospec - tive Delegate credentials to be published in Southern Nevada Boxer Club, greater Clark two issues of the AKC Gazette, a report on County, NV area, 21 total households, 12 Requests for AKC Membership and a report local. on Member Club Bylaws approved and newly licensed clubs. COMPLIANCE Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in De - cember 2019 and January 2020 The following AKC Management actions were Harrisburg Kennel Club, Harrisburg, PA reported: (1938) (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on the Secretary’s Page) LEAP Agility Club of Central Massachusetts, It was VOTED to adjourn Friday, February 7, Sturbridge, MA (2015) 2020 at 3:13 p.m. Adjourned Papillon Club of America (1935) Attest:

Pekingese Club of America (1909) Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

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