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The Poodle Papers Page 2 August 8, 2009 Poodle Club of Mohawk Valley classes designated as specialty with the Southern Adirondack Coming Specialties Dog Club judges TBA August 14, 2009 Columbine State Poodle Club P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS Ann Hearn Obed Pat Maynard * Note this listing comes from Helen Lee James August 21, 2009 Heart of America May 21, 2009 San Bernadino Riverside Poodle Club TBA Ms Terri Lyddon May 22, 2009 Panorama Poodle Club of Mt. Spokane August 22, 2009 Puget Sound Poodle Club Monica Canastrini Scott Wolfe Joyce L. Ostby Sweeps John Gaidos May 22, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia September 12, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club Sari Tietjen Supported entry Langley KC TBA May 23, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia September 13, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club Charlotte Patterson TBA Classes designated as Specialty at Langley KC September 20, 2009 Poodle Club of Hawaii Judges May 22, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club Scott P Wolfe TBA Patrick Higgins, Obed October 2, 2009 Twin Cities Poodle Club May 23, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club Charles C Scott TBA Catherine Thompson Obed October 3, 2009, Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago May 29, 2009 Poodle Club of Massachusetts Michael Dachel Doris Cozart Obed. And Rally Ellen I. Adomelis Dianne Allen Obedience/Rally June 18, 2009 Orlando Poodle Club October 8, 2009, Greenspring Poodle Club Luis Sosa Elaine Lessig Sweeps: Larry Cornelius, Obedience John Landon /Cheryl Pratt Ron Roberts Obed. October 16, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California June 24, 2009 Oklahoma City Poodle Club Janet Leslie Buchanan June 24, 2009 Oklahoma City Poodle Club Obed Michael Gadsby Edd E. Bivin October 17, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California July 2, 2009 Lone Star Poodle Club Alvin Eng AM Show Eugene Blake Obed Mrs Jill Urbina July 2, 2009 Lone Star Poodle Club November 5, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club PM Show Jordan Chamberlain Mrs. Norma J. Strait Obed Nancy Simmons November 6, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club July 2, 2009 POODLE CLUB of SOUTHERN CA David R. Miller AM Show S. K. Sparks Obed Ronald Roberts July 2, 2009 POODLE CLUB of SOUTHERN CA November 12, 2009 Central Carolina Poodle Club PM Show Mrs M Anderson Mrs. Toddy Clark July 16, 2009 Bluebonnet Poodle Club obedience/rally Mr. Anthony Cherubini Doris Cozart . December 5, 2009 Hub Poodle Club of Orange County Obed. Joyce Morgan and Judith Brown Judges, TBA July 17, 2009 Columbia Poodle Club Sari Tietjen Obed/ Rally Theresa Temple July 24,2009. Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club Joan P. Scott July 29, 2009 Greater Pittsburg Poodle Club “ Nothing in life is to John R. Cole July 29, 2009 Western Reserve Poodle Club Dana Cline be feared. It is only July 30, 2009 Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans Mrs. Terry L Berrios to be understood.”
* Note: If your show is not listed, please contact Helen Lee James at [email protected] I list MARIE CURIE only the shows that she sends me the information on. If the listing is not complete, please contact Helen Lee. Leslie
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2008-2010 Officers & Committees President’s Message: President:Jack MacGillivray 1st Vice Pres.: Glenna Carlson 2nd Vice Pres.Helen Lee James The 77TH Poodle Club of America National Show was another banner year thanks to the Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill hard work of many, and I do mean MANY volunteers. Great thanks and congratulations [email protected] Record. Sec.: Joan Scott go to Glenna Carlson, Show Chairperson, and her assistant, Art Foran who ran a smooth Treasurer: Scott Olund and professional operation. The Club received many compliments, and we are all very Variety Representatives Toy:Nancy Hafner proud of this year’s Show. Mini: Luis Aizcorbe Standard.: Michael Wahlig Perhaps one of the highlights for me was the Board’s presentation of the American Kennel Publicity: Joan McFadden Club Good Sportsmanship Award to Alice Wolaniuk. Given only once per year, Alice was AKC Delegate: Mary Ellen Fishler Show Committee a popular choice for this year’s award due to her many years of service to the Club, not Chairperson: Glenna Carlson only as a volunteer heading the Raffle, but in many other capacities as well. Assistant Chairperson: Arthur Foran Performance Events Obedience Chairperson-Linda Morris Another highlight of the week was the presentation of a completely new judges’ education Performance Events Agility Chairperson- program designed and presented by Scott Wolfe and Gina Weiser. The program is a fresh Debbie West WC/WCX Working CertificateChairper - approach to teaching prospective judges about our breed, and we received many compli- son- Joyce Carelli ments on its’ originality and effectiveness. The program is targeted to convey the essence
Public Education Coordinator of style, elegance, and other aspects of our Breed Standard which make the Poodle unique Nancy Hafner among all other breeds. The program is a work in progress, and I want to give special Judges Education thanks to Scott and Gina for taking this project on. Their presentation was tops, and they Nancy Hafner make a great team. Affiliate Club Council: Hlen Lee James PCA Foundation: On a business note, the Board approved the latest revision of the bylaws which we are Exec. Director Tom Carneal processing through AKC before presenting the document to membership for a vote. We PCA Foundation: have attempted to update the bylaws, provide for greater communication between the Coordinator_ Mike Wahlig PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Board and the membership, and to greatly increase the ability to conduct business and Sally Poindexter communicate over the internet and through our Website. Hopefully this process will not [email protected] take too much longer depending on AKC’s approval process. Poodles in America: Editor:Betsey Leedy Another important bit of information is that Volume XI of the Poodles in America has Breeder Referral: been indefinitely delayed. This in no way is the fault of the PIA publishing Committee, as Poodleclubofamerica.org Connie Green-314-997-2711 the work has become irrevocably delayed due to circumstances that are beyond the Com- mittees’ control. The Board apologizes for any this delay and will publish an update to PCA Home Page Lisa Wolfe advertisers and members just as soon as events unfold and progress is known. [email protected] www.poodleclubofamerica.org We look forward to seeing you all at the PCA Regional this coming December, which will PCA Information be held at the AKC/Eukanuba National Show in Long Beach, California. Hal Kinne [email protected] Best Wishes until then, The Poodle Papers Layout & Graphic design Jack MacGillivray Editor: Leslie Newing Email: [email protected]
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Judges Ballots for 2011- Watch your Snail mailbox!
Dear Poodle Club Members & Affiliate Clubs,
The nomination process for 2011 is complete. We received 129 nomination forms for our 2011 slate. The ballot has been prepared from your nominations and has been mailed.
Each member or affiliate club has one ballot and may vote for 3 judges for each variety and three judges for inter-variety.
The balloting procedure is time sensitive. Ballots must be placed in the numbered envelope marked “BAL- LOT” and returned in the enclosed, preaddressed envelope. The envelope must be postmarked on or before June 15th, 2009.
In accordance with our current protocol, the ballots will be counted by a Certified Public Accountant.
Please contact me any time if you have questions or need clarification.
Sincerely,
Peggy McDill Corresponding Secretary
Roster Update Form
First Name ______MI ___Last Name______Home Address: ______City______State___ZIP___Work Address: ______City______State___ZIP___ Phone: H: (__) ___-______W: (__) ____-______C: (__)___-______Fax: (___) ______Email:______Kennel Name: ______Affiliate Club ______Variety(s) S T M Other ______
“I prefer to conduct Poodle Club of America, Inc., business by electronic Mail.”
Signed: ______
Return to: Peggy A. McDill 24922 Las Marias Lane Mission Viejo, California 92691-5119
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National Specialty News 6
Push-Me-Pull-You, by Joann Neal 17
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award 19
Affiliate Club News 20
Working Poodle 27
Poodle Club of America Rescue 34
Poodle Club of America Foundation 37
In Memoriam 38
Regional News 40
AKC Delegates Corner 41
PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims Poodle Papers! made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights Deadline for the next newsletter is July 30th. Please to edit all copy and make editorial comments where get your articles to me by that date. Anyone who necessary and deemed appropriate by the editor. has an interesting topic that they would like to see PCA reserves the right to refuse items submitted for in the newsletter, please feel free to email me at publication. Written permission must be received and [email protected] granted by PCA in order to reprint any editorial ma- terial. Contributors reserve all rights to their articles and permissions must be granted by them for reprint Leslie purposes. © 2007 Poodle Club of America Editor of The Poodle Papers
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News from Linda: From Peggy McDill Now that life is calm once again here in Salisbury, I wanted to take a minute, catch my breath, and give everyone an over- PCA 2010 view of the 2009 PCA Obedience/Rally Trial. The day was beautiful and sunny, most exhibitors were successful, and Friday, April 23 - Friday, April 30, 2010. we really were able to see a wonderful performance given by many outstanding poodles. Wicomico County Civic Center Shirley Barkan with her little girl, Abby, (OTCH MACH5 Salisbury, MD Sanew’s Abundance of Energy UDX8) captured not only the High In Trial prize, but also won the High Combined award. Big congratulations go out to Shirley, who also won High In Headquarters hotel not yet selected. Trial last year when she retired Apple. Highest Combined without an OTCH went to Napoli Onceacmepoodlekit UD owned by Patricia Rose. And finally, the Highest Scoring Champion of Record came out of the Novice B class and was awarded to Ch. Jay P’s Chatabout Zorro Rojo CD AXJ RAE owned by Donna Fox. The Highest Scoring Cham- SPECIAL THANKS pion/Rally Combined award went to Don Brown and his TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED standard poodle Ch. Liberty’s Time is of the Essence CD RE. Way to go, Don! It was truly an exciting exhibition put THE 2009 PCA TROPHY FUND on by our poodles on Tuesday.
I want to take a moment and thank those of you who helped To all Friends and Members who supported the 2009 Trophy to make this a wonderful Trial, not only for the exhibitors, Fund with your generous donations, a Special Thank You. but for the judges as well. I have received many thank you Over 100 donations were received totaling slightly over notes from our judges expressing their joy at having such $5,000. Without your contributions the many trophies and experienced stewards. Thank you Ann Mandelbaum for medallions would not have been possible. providing PCA with these experienced and caring stewards! The exhibitors appreciate them as much as the judges do, To our Special Vendors: Christine Pawlosky of the Oster you can be sure. I also want to thank Holly Schroth for Company and Carol Grossman of Purina, thank you so much the excellent care she gave as our hospitality chair. Finally, for all your help and the wonderful prizes furnished by your I want to thank Arthur Foran, his soothing presence helped companies. even the most nervous and frazzled exhibitor feel that their needs were being met. The rings were set up meticulously And, Thank You to Audrey Shade and Inga Semenschin for and the use of the PA system was kept to a minimum. all their help during the show.
Overall there are many people who made the 2009 And finally a Special Thank You to Holly Schroth, without Obedience/Rally Trial a success. I hope everyone enjoyed whom the Trophy Committee’s work would not have gone the day and plan to again make the trek to Salisbury in April so smoothly and Barbara Furbush for her kind support and of 2010. See you then! maintaining custody of our beautiful challenge trophies from show to show. Linda F. Morris Joanne and Bob Steele The Trophy Committee
The Poodle Papers Page 7 PCA 2009 Intervariety Commentary Jordan L. Chamberlain
It is a tradition of Poodle Club of America to only allow member-judges to select the Best of Breed winner at the Na- tional Specialty show. I was honored to be placed on the eligible judges list a few years ago, and was humbled to be invited to adjudicate the Best of Breed Competition at the 77th Annual Specialty.
I arrived at the “Greatest Poodle Show on Earth” Friday afternoon as Dr. Sturz was finishing Standards. It was my lovely length of neck, fitting into strong, muscled shoulders. choice to arrive at the “last minute” to ensure a clear, un- I was most pleased with his spring of rib, and elbows that prejudiced, mind walking into the ring for an assignment I fight tightly against a great depth of chest. He stoodon consider one of the most, if not “the most” important assign- lovely feet, and is of correct bone. He is a true square dog, ment of them all. in solid, muscled body condition; he has the most level of toplines, and a beautifully correct, set on high, straight tail. I was honored with three beautiful Poodles. The Breed com- He was beautiful to watch as he moved soundly and effort- petition came into the ring, and all three exhibited “an air of lessly, head held high, with a “straightforward trot with light distinction and dignity peculiar to himself.” I knew on the springy action and strong hindquarter drive.”
The Standard and the Toy both share many of these qualities, but on the day, the Miniature “had it all”, and as I stood there and looked at the three of them, I could not send the Miniature home with anything less than the Best of Breed Award. Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed to the Standard BOV winning bitch, Ch. Randenn Tristar Affirmation, a lovely black bitch, beautifully present- ed, and in impeccable condition.
Best Puppy in Show to the white Stan- dard bitch, Brighton Lakecove Encore. An exciting puppy to say the very least, uses herself extremely well, lovely head and eye, a pleasure to watch in the circle. first go round that I would have to “split hairs” to get my Best in Bred by Exhibitor Classes to the black Miniature, task accomplished. I am not going to express any negative Dassin Hillwood Dierks Bentley. A handsome dog of cor- comments in regards to any of the exhibits. It was a great rect proportion, lovely tail set and carriage, beautiful head lineup. In addition, I have the greatest respect, and hold in and eye, steady moving dog in complete balance at all times the highest regard, the handlers, owners, and breeders of all coming and going and in the circle. Shown with great enthu- three Variety winners. However, on the day, the Miniature siasm and in admirable condition by his breeder, he contin- dog, Ch. Campostela The Perfect Storm, was not to be de- ues the Dassin standard of dependable Poodle type. nied. My comments will be limited to him. Best Veteran in Show to the white Toy, Ch. North Well Cha- I was pleased to examine a lovely head, with a lot of chiseling ko JP Platina King. This 8 year old Toy is still an exciting under the eye so lacking in the breed at times, plenty of under dog to judge in my opinion, and although I understand this jaw, a mouth full of teeth correctly aligned, with beautiful al- was his last official outing, the Top Dog All Breeds from mond shaped eyes, full of expression. The Miniature has a cont. on page 8 The Poodle Papers Page 8 cont. from page 7 Notes from Glenna: 2004 is one I will always consider an ideal Toy. He is well in size, is 100% a Toy dog, he exudes great confidence, has Seems impossible – PCA, 2009 is history – and a history never been seen in less than spectacular condition, and con- making National it was. The Civic Center was especially nects with Mr. Brazier the way great dogs always do to their beautiful – resplendent with topiary Poodles and ring design handlers. completed by Missy and her assistants - Joyce, Paul, Mi- chael and Michael. Many people commented on the stun- Best Stud Dog in Show to the black Toy, Ch. Baliwick Billy ning décor. the Kid. Considering the two get that were shown with him, this is a very consistent sire. The two were evenly matched, And, a banner event for 2009 – PCA hosted our first Track- both of good body, fair of face and expression, steady on the ing event – well received, attended and the dogs were terrif- move, and not overdone in any way. Exactly as Toy Poodles ic. Following the tracking tests were the Hunting Retriever should be in my opinion. Trials and WC/WCX. These events are spectacular as they show case our favorite breed doing the things they do best. Best Brood Bitch in Show to the white Standard, Ch. Brigh- Dana, Claudia, Linda, Joyce and many other volunteers set ton Curtain Call. The dam of my Best Puppy in Show, she the pace for our full week of Poodle events. has made a marked contribution the breed. The two get shown with their mother will continue the tradition of excel- “Sailing to Salisbury”, our theme, was well presented in the lence this family has set for itself! catalog – many striking ads all packaged to perfection by Mary and Sandy. Best Brace in Show to the white Standard pair, Admiration Charmed I’m Sure, and Admiration Come Fly With Me. I Meanwhile the vendors were having a better year – Laz and admire anyone that attempts this feat of athleticism, and the Aileen coordinate this important part of PCA perfectly. handler of this pair has obviously done a lot of work with them! The two for the most moved in great harmony, at Food – there was and it was excellent – thanks to the plan- times, almost as one. ning and presentation provided by Toni, Mary, Ralph and Kay and Claudia. Lastly, I want to thank the membership of Poodle Club of America for trusting me with this honor, my stewards for Health clinics were successfully presented by PCA’s Foun- their help and efficiency, and as always, all of the commit- dation, coordinated by Mrs. Pat Forsyth– it is very important tees that see to everything one could possibly imagine. that we offer as many opportunities as possible for breeders to have genetic testing done. Thanks to the Foundation for these clinics and their successful Foundation Seminar.
Advertising Meanwhile, the hospitality room was again a gathering point Mary Lebet, Catalog Advertising Chairman and Sandy for international guests, committee members and judges. Marshall, Assistant Chairman, are please to announce Lois, Mary Ellen, Barbara, Joan, Holly, Marlene and many the Catalog Advertising Contest winners for 2009 others hosted the room and presented treats for all - thank - 1st - Sandra Fanelli - P. 332-333 - Come Sail Away you so much! - 2nd - Poodle Health Registry - P. 118-119 - Sailing to Salisbury Joining the other committees are new trophy chairpersons, - 3rd - Jan Hopper - P. 207 - too young to sail Joann and Bob Steele. Bob was unable to join Joann in Salisbury – we noticed Holly, Sandy and Inge helping Joann - Honorable mention - P. 103 - Poodle Club of Hawaii and Barbara when needed. - We have navigated the stars - Special Achievement - Julie Pantages - P. 279 Pudel’n Debbie West, Linda Morris and Ann Mandelbaum presented our way to Salisbury out Agility, Obedience and Rally events – a wonderful be- ginning to our indoor events at the Civic Center. Choosing the winners was especially hard this year be- cause the theme produced so many creative and artistic Peggy and her stewards kept the conformation rings running - and beautiful!!! - ads smoothly – and our judges were appreciative and compli- mentary - Congratulations to all the contestants - you really cont. on page 9 made the catalog outstanding!!!
The Poodle Papers Page 9 cont. from page 8 your entry for 2010’s Greatest Poodle Show on Earth. Often overlooked – but without whose help PCA’s National would NEVER happen – those hard-working members who I wish you a wonderful year filled with good health, happy comprise our grounds committee – Bill, Brad, Dorothea, and winning Poodles. Karen and their volunteers who are always available to move this, find that, put this up…the list goes on. Glenna Carlson National Show Chairman Salisbury, MD, the community and the Wicomico Tourism Center led by Sandy Fulton support out National is so many Raffle Thank you’s ways – both financially and by coordinating the whole area as they welcome our Poodles and our days spent in their Here we are, again, thanking everyone who helped us at lovely area. We thank them for everything they make pos- the Raffle Table to have another successful year. How sible for PCA! lucky can we be! The wonderful donations we receive Dennis McCoy again held a very successful live auction for from our vendors, as well as Poodle lovers in general entry numbers into the grooming area in 2010. The funds that make our table so exciting; the wonderful people raised in this endeavor are used to continue to make PCA’s who give up their precious time year after year to work National the beautiful, one-of-a-kind Specialty it is. at the table; and the wonderful people who purchase tickets again and again with hopes of getting the things Reserved seating was revised this year and was again a suc- that are the most appealing to them. Without all of the cess – with most seating reserved in advance of the show above, the Raffle Table would just not happen. How – thanks Kathy for coordinating this lucky we are that you are all there for us. Thank you again. Andy, Lisa, Scott and Leslie were terrific with out audio
and video projects – along with our video photographer, Irv Krukenkamp – exciting things happened which we will ex- Alice Wolaniuk, Patty Moulthrop, June Noyes and June pand on in 2010. Thompson.
Scott, Lisa, Nancy and Gina conducted a very successful From Debbie West: judge’s education group who enjoyed the daily guidance of I can’t believe that PCA has come and gone already. This was ringside monitors and an afternoon with video presentations my first year as Agility Trial chair and It was FUN. When and hands-on evaluation of Poodles. Glenna asked, she said that it mostly meant that I would have to be a cheerleader on the day, not much more. It was a bit With my thanks to the many members and non-members more than that, but it was fun. Kathy and Art Foran, who who work for Poodles each year (and I hope I have not for- are so organized and willing to share their time and expertise gotten anyone), I thank PCA’s Assistant Show Chairman, and Jan Hopper who has done this many times helped so Art Foran. 2009 was Arthur’s first year in this difficult and much and answered all questions. demanding position – one he executed with grace and good humor. However, he is not convinced of what he was once I am always over extended in regard to time commitments told: “Don’t worry about it. The Show runs itself!” Arthur that I did really question my ability to do one more job. I learned the Show runs itself with advance planning, a large then thought about the community of people that I had to binder with MANY subdivisions, a terrific memory and su- ask for help and that I would be helping and that made my perb organization. And – we all get along with a lot of help answer easy. Poodle people and especially agility people from our friends! Thanks, Arthur! know how to rise to the job and never was I unable to get the necessary workers for any job. We even had people fighting PCA has another friend who is always ready to help and has over jobs. Many people thanked me for being the Chair. but my grateful thanks. She is always willing to run an errand, I want to Thank you, the poodle agility community for mak- go-for or do anything else asked of her – most just know her ing my job Fun. as “Debbie”. She is my long-time friend, Deb Spickler. I would like to congratulate Lee Spector and his poodle Bud- Yes, 2010 is already in the early planning stages. We are dy who was our High In Trial. Lee and Buddy’s course time happy to be returning to Salisbury and the Wicomico Civic was 33% faster than the allowed time. They were blazing. cont. on page 9 Center with PCA taking center stage Friday, April 23 – Fri- day, April 30. It is time to mark your calendars and planning Debbie and the mostly mini crew The Poodle Papers Page 10
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© Photos by Leslie Newing The Poodle Papers Page 12 Our new Poodle Friends from HK, China Sailing to Salisbury for PCA: from Arthur
This was their first trip to visit America, Peggy McDill our PCA 2009 is now History. It was a great show and, like club Secretary, sent invitation to twenty six people to come all PCA Nationals, had some added features this year that to The Poodle Club of America’s Show and out of this num- made it unique. ber we had nine to be able to accept our invitation this year. Our venue was such a knockout inside with air condition- VENDOR BINGO: This game was funded entirely by the ing and green grass and what a great learn experience for Wicomico County Bureau of Tourism, to increase the num- them. YES, they hired a TAXI to attend the Hunting event ber of visitors to our Vendor area. It was a great success on Monday afternoon. The group was very helpful in teach- and we understand that the County intends to increase the ing them all that they train the Poodles to do and how it all level of funding next year so that even more exhibitors, and works. The land owner gave them a tour of his new board- Vendors, can benefit from the idea. ing “Doggie Lodge” and then was so nice to drive them back to our hotel. When I got back from the Board Meeting WEB CAM: Irv they were having TEA and Cookies in the Hotel Lobby and Krukenkamp of Show had so many fun stories that they were telling each other. Dog Video Pros AS I took them out on my lunch break with directions in stepped in on short no- hand and the TAXI following . We walked over and were tice to fill our need for quiet as not to upset the dogs working and introduced them a videographer. He was to several and had to leave them as I had to go back to the also able to provide us Board Meeting. They had such a great time learning about with two Webcams for all Poodles as they attended every event that took place to Wednesday, Thursday, see what Poodles could do! Thanks to all who visited and and Friday’s judging. tried to give them information on these events that Poodles This was a “first” for were able to perform. PCA and seemed to be very well received. They went over early every day to the Civic Center to see Irv reported the PCA everything that was the event for the day. They loved all the Webcam site received raffles and bought lots of tickets and some won and some of a staggering 1 million course didn’t but they had a great time! They had donated a hits per day! Those Best Puppy Trophy and it was awarded outside the ring on who saw the Webcam Friday. What a thrill that was for them to get their picture images reported they were so clear that they could identify taken with the winner. This picture along with many of the individual spectators. (I guess this means I’ll need to wear photo’s well over 2,000(I was told) will be in every paper in a tie next year!) all of China! FRONT ROW SEATING: This year we increased the num- They are already making plans on next years trip to USA and ber of reserved seats by placing them around three sides of The Poodle Club of America’s Show. the ring/s. All 112 front-row seats were offered at a lower than last year pre-show price and most were sold through Thanks to all who were so kind in helping with transporta- this pre-purchase option. tion and visiting with them about “POODLES” they loved every minute of our SHOW, the shopping, the visiting and ADDITIONAL X-PENS: A PCA member-exhibitor sug- meeting all of you ! gested that it might be a good idea to have two addition- al x-pens set up in the loading dock area in case of rain. Thanks, MB-F provided those additional pens at our request, and Nancy Hafner as you all know, it did rain the first few days of the show. It appears that many Poodles -- and their groomers -- were grateful they didn’t have to dodge raindrops to use the out- “ Live your life and forget your age.” door x-pens this year.
PRE-PAID RV PARKING: To speed up the move-in pro- NORMAN VINCENT PEALE cess, we offered an opportunity to pre-pay for RV parking spaces this year and it was a big hit. By eliminating most cont. on page 13 The Poodle Papers Page 13 cont. from page 12 of the Saturday This year it seemed that everyone was in a good mood, that evening and Sun- the show was a success, and that Sailing to Salisbury for day morning RV PCA was a big hit. registration pro- cess and by using Now we start on 2010 a single-file wait- ing line on Sat- urday, the Civic Center was able to reduce the total Judges Education: initial entry time
to the RV parking The new powerpoint for Judges Education was well received area/s to just over and attended. one hour.
The ringside mentoring was full of new judges and our men- CENTRAL - tors. Great space was given to us by the Show Chairman IZED TICKET again this year. Thank You, Thank You! TABLE: We centralized the We had several who distribution and helped with each of the at-show purchase Varieties in mentoring. of Luncheon, Many of our judges did Dinner and Reserved Seating tickets at a single, centrally stay all three days to located table on the Arena floor. This approach cut down on see and learn all they the confusion about where tickets could be purchased and could about our BREED. where pre-paid tickets could be collected. It also reduced Thanks to all that help the number of volunteers needed to staff these functions. with the mentoring and
letting us use their dogs AGILITY EQUIPMENT: Since moving to Salisbury, PCA for hands on and moving has rented its Agility equipment from the Salisbury Mary- them at the Seminar. land Kennel Club. This worked well until SMKC moved its own Agility Trial dates to the 3 days prior to PCA. This We suggested that they put some pressure on SMKC to hastily wrap up their Sunday go back into the groom- Trial in order to get their equipment to the Civic Center in ing area to be able to talk time for PCA’s use. To eliminate this pressure on SMKC, with the handler’s and we re-engaged our previous equipment supplier, MAX 200. go over some of the dogs. Not only did this make life easier for SMKC, it also gave This was most appreciated by all. Have had several wonder- our exhibitors a chance to purchase agility equipment on- ful notes and cards and email from our PCA Judges Educa- site at a discounted price. It was a successful strategy for tion Students Thanking US for our help and all stated they everyone. appreciated the Judges Education Program, the good mentors
they had been assigned to help them understand POODLES. POODLE RESCUE FOUNDATION: We were able to move They went home with a good understanding of our breed. the Rescue Foundation booth from its Lobby location to the
Normandy Arena on Wednesday, which greatly increased Thanks to all those who replied to the Yahoo list on the re- traffic to their booth. quest for our Judges Education questioner.
WICOMICO COUNTY KIOSK: In past years, we have Judges Education, tried to answer show attendees’ questions about local restau- Nancy Hafner, Gina Wieser and Scott Wolfe rants and nearby attractions. To improve that effort this year, Wicomico County set up a new kiosk in the Civic Center Main Lobby, staffed full-time by County personnel who pro- vided Vendor Bingo Cards, restaurant coupons, local maps and personalized answers to many attendees’ questions. cont. on page 13 The Poodle Papers Page 14
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The Poodle Papers Page 16 Hospitality at PCA Sheree Stone Melancon This year the hospitality room at PCA was busier then ever. (832) 212 1306 There were many countries represented at the international 9911 Palisade Lake Drive table. Japan, China, Scotland, Brazil, Argentina, France, Houston, TX 77905 England, Australia, Slovenia, and Canada.. Lois Noble and I would like to thank all the members and supporters who Email: [email protected] helped work . Kennel Name: Deaux Rey Standard Poodles Affiliate Club: Bluebonnet Poodle Club This is a job that starts at 6:00 a.m. picking up platters and plugging in coffee pots, and goes often until 8:00 p.m. order- Kathleen Poe ing the next days platters and picking up fresh supplies. The (916) 723 9172 room is never left unmanned. 8125 San Cosme Dr. Citrus Heights, CA 95610 There is work to do all day: refreshing platters, keeping the Email: [email protected] judges and stewards tables supplied and cleaning. It is a job Kennel Name: Barking Poodles Miniature Poodles that does not give its workers the applause they deserve. We Affiliate club: Poodle Club of Central California would like to give our appreciation to these people: Barbara Deer, Jan Hopper, Joan Kress, Daniel Augustus, Barbara Conley, Lisa and Scott Wolf, Linda Morris and anyone who Clay Williams donated their time and effort. (972) 727 8968 C(214) 403 3303 1314 Clearview Dr. I would also like to thank the Kinglsy’s for taking care of the Allen, TX 75002-2912 Legislation cards and the e mail address coupon card while Email: [email protected] they manned the catalogue table. Kennel Name: Monogram Toy & Standard Poodles Affiliate Club: Lone Star PC Mary Ellen Fishler Valerie Wilmot Please join the board of governors (817) 868 1512 408 Catalpa Lane in welcoming our new members for Euless TX 76039 2009! Email: [email protected] Kennel Name: Shimmer Ring Standard Poodles Nancy & Jack Baker Affiliate Club; Lone Star PC (321) 267-1738 P.O. Box 339 Respectfully Submitted, Scottsmoor, Fl 32775 Peggy McDill Email: [email protected] / jackb339@gmail. Corresponding Secretary com Kennel Name: Nanjac Toy Poodles Affiliate Club: Tampa Bay Poodle Club “ It’s faith in something and
enthusiasm for something that Anita McKenna makes a life worth living.” (908) 237 2762 8 Knoll Tavern Rd. Flemington, NJ 08822 OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Email: [email protected] Kennel Name: Robin Hill Standard and Miniature Poodles Affiliate Club: Watchung Mountain Poodle Club The Poodle Papers Page 17 people who come to the door, or people who reach for them PUSH-ME-PULL-YOU when they are in someone’s lap. They have gradually gotten bolder and bolder with the barking, lunging, and carrying on, Opposition reflex is a phenomenon that has been -experi because nothing ever happens to them, and the “intruder” al- enced by anyone who has owned a dog, or has had a child, ways “retreats.” If the dog were in the wild, the chances are or who deals with people in any way. It basically means that good that he would get his clock cleaned if he rushed head- when you push or pull on the dog or person one way, they go long at an intruder. He would be more cautious in the future. the other. It is not a thought-out process on the part of the When dogs jump on people, and the people push them down one being pushed or pulled, it is, just as the term suggests, a or knee them, the dogs keep coming back for more. People reflex. On the part of dogs, the common observed scenario trying to get a dogs to come to them tend to snatch them is a person pulling on the leash and the dog putting on the when they get within reach, causing the dogs to bolt or stay brakes; or, a person pulling a dog back while it drags them just out of reach in the future. forward. With parents and children, the parent tries to guide the toddler by the hand, and the child pulls back or goes limp One can observe many cases of opposition reflex at work and collapses. With husbands, the wife says, “You need to watching people train dogs for obedience. The dog lags, lose weight,” and the husband orders chicken-fried steak and the person pulls or jerks on the lead, and the dog puts on the fries. The old saying, “The grass is always greener on the brakes. Pretty soon, the dog associates the lagging position other side of the fence,” is nothing but opposition reflex ex- with the leash pull, and stops or lags more whenever he finds plained in bovine terms. A restraining fence causes the ani- himself a little behind. The behavior is shaped on lead, then mal to strive to be on the other side. Many dogs become es- becomes more pronounced when the leash is off. Trainers cape artists, usually not because they particularly want what often knee a dog which is crowding. This typically causes is on the other side of the fence, but because an irresistible the dog to lean into the handler even more, until heeling be- force within them wants to escape confines. comes a “contact sport” to the dog. People often try to train stays by jerking or manipulating the dog back where it was Opposition reflex probably has at its roots a defensive mech- left. The more they put the dog back, the more it wants to anism that causes the animal or man to try to escape a preda- leave. People walking their dogs in the park can often be tor or escape being trapped. Quick action is needed in such observed being drug forward by their dogs while they pull circumstances—thus a reflex rather than a thought process back. One would think the thought process of the dog would guides the evasive action. make it get tired of choking and gagging and expending its energy in this way, but the behavior is not caused by thought. Certain groups of trainers have learned to use opposition It is caused by a reflex. One would think that it would occur reflex effectively to get dogs to do what they want. Sled to people that the more they pull back, the more the dog pulls and other draft dogs pull against the harness and propel the against them, but it rarely does. Could it be opposition reflex sled or cart forward. Trainers of police dogs use opposition on the part of the HANDLER that is causing him to continue reflex to teach dogs to attack. They hold the dogs back and pulling, jerking, and pushing against the dog, when it obvi- tease them until the dogs are growling and lunging forward ously is not causing the desired results? with power and excitement. In many cases, if the handler would stop his tug-of-war or Unfortunately, most dog owners unwittingly use opposition pushing contest with the dog, he could think how to use op- reflex to teach unwanted behaviors. One often sees confor- position reflex to his advantage. When one of my students is mation people trying to drag puppies that have not been suf- having a hard time keeping his dog with him when heeling ficiently leash-trained around the ring. Dogs which fence- off-lead, I often attach a light line to the dog and keep apply- fight passing dogs, pedestrians, or cars have advanced their ing gentle pressure to pull the dog AWAY from them. After opposition reflex into a crazed psychosis. Most cases of only a bit of work to get the dog to understand what is hap- dog-on-dog aggression and dog-on-people aggression start- pening, the dog is straining with every muscle to try to get ed with a dog being restrained behind a fence, window, or back to his handler and stay in heel position. Many people door, or being restrained on a leash or tie-out chain, or being who are training stays gently pull the dog’s leash to get the held in someone’s lap. The dog was effectively restrained dog to pull back and resist moving. For many dogs which while being “teased”—in this case by passing people, cars, jump up on their owners, taking hold of the dogs’ front feet dogs, or wildlife—just as the police and military train dogs and holding them in the jumping-up position until they are to attack. Eventually whatever originally piqued the dog’s very unhappy about being there, is a very effective cure. The interest goes away, making the dog believe that its show of dogs start wanting DOWN instead of UP! aggression caused the retreat. The aggressive behavior be- comes very self-rewarding with its accompanying adrena- lin rush. This is why dogs attack postal carriers or other cont. on page 18 The Poodle Papers Page 18 cont from page 17 In almost any case where the dog is pulling on the leash to- Understanding and using a dog’s opposition reflex can in- wards some desired destination or object of interest, rather crease the effectiveness of the serious competitor or the ca- than hauling back on the leash, which causes the dog to pull sual dog owner. more, one can “goose” the dog from the rear with a toe, or pull on his tail, or grab his “skirts,” and thus trigger his oppo- sition reflex to cause him to turn his back on what he wanted. “ Poodle” Adding a “leave it” command to the “goose” quickly teaches By LaDonna Olanyk the dog to ignore whatever he was looking at (tidbit on the ground, another dog, the person he was about to jump on), (~written for Fred, my standard poodle friend~) and keep his eye on his “sneaky” handler instead. A poodle has such poise and grace, When training a dog to walk on a leash, one can get the dog to move forward much more quickly if he will loosen the With well-coiffed fur and lovely face. leash instead of tightening it. Coupling that with the handler FACING THE DIRECTION HE WANTS TO GO instead The dainty feet with manicures, of facing the dog, and luring the dog with food will usually work to get the dog started. If a puppy I am leash-training That “poodle” image he endures. is resisting, I pick the puppy up and take him away from his familiar place, then walk him back toward it, and he is A playful comic, furry clown, generally more willing to go. For instance, walk toward the house instead of away from it. Or, walk toward the other His joyfulness can’t be toned down. dogs instead of away from them. Be sure to praise the puppy and give it the treats when it moves, and not when it is pull- Matching ribbons, scarf and hat - ing back, or it is the pulling back that is being rewarded. What other dogs submit to that? For the dog that pulls on its leash while being walked, quick- ly reversing one’s direction and heading the other way with With curly lashes, fluffed up ears, purpose, and repeating as often as the dog pulls, will eventu- ally cause the dog to quit pulling. The handler does not get But ... all is not as it appears. very far on the first few walks when using this method, but the dog usually figures out that he’s making no progress and Deep down inside, beneath the fluff, he’s not in charge, and he quits the behavior (pulling on the leash) that he has discovered triggers the handler’s reverse. A poodle’s made of tougher stuff.
Many agility people use opposition reflex to get their dogs A fierce protector to his friends to speed up when going towards or over contact obstacles. We put a target (food or toy or touch-target) out, and then He’ll growl and bite as he defends. put gentle pressure backwards on the lead. Food alone often does not cause a dog to hurry, but holding the dog back from A loyal soulmate by your side, it does. One of my pet peeves at agility trials is people and their dogs leaving the ring after their run, mowing down ev- A pal in whom you can confide. eryone in their paths—the dogs dragging their handlers back to the crates to get a treat. I have particularly noticed that it A friend who listens to your fears is the slowest dogs on the course that are the most enthusi- astic when dragging their handlers back to the crates. The And licks your face to wipe your tears. handlers seem to have some idea that encouraging the dog to run AWAY from the agility obstacles is going to somehow A poodle’s skills are oft ignored, make them want to hurry TOWARDS the agility obstacles. One result of this questionable training tool is that the dog But nonetheless, they’re still adored. decides to leave the agility course before he has finished the course in order to rush back to the crate for a treat. An- 6-1-07 other result is that some timid dog or unsteady handler gets knocked around right before his turn in the ring. sent in via the internet by Sandy Marshall The Poodle Papers Page 19
Poodle Club of America Awards Alice Wolaniuk
With the
AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
In the American Kennel Club’s on going efforts to recognize and celebrate its volunteer Club members, The AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award program was established in 2006 to provide each member club with an AKC Medallion to award to one of its own on a yearly basis.
This award honors those individuals who have made a difference in the sport of purebred dogs,who deserve special recognition, embodied the AKC Code of Sportsman- ship, and have been an active and valued member of an AKC member club. Me- dallions are awarded solely at the club’s discretion.
This year the board of the Poodle Club of America unanimously awarded the AKC Out- s t a n d i n g Sportsmanship Award to long time working member Alice Wolaniuk. I am thrilled to write this article. After all, I have known her since my childhood.
Alice is known for breeding under the prefix of Kuinalow, a line of top winning black and brown toy poodles, including Ch. Kuinalow Graham Cracker, 1978 PCA BOV winner from the Bred By Exhibitor class. She is one of the founding members of the Affiliate William Penn Poodle Club. If you have ever visited the raffle tables at our National Specialty, you have met Alice. Her willingness to work tirelessly with a notable and constant sense of humor, and to help educate any newcomer to the breed and sport, is her legacy to Poodle Club of America. This is just one aspect of her life that makes her a constant source of pride to her husband of 57 years, Frank, and her children Gail and Steve.
Submitted By Mary Ellen Fishler
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“AFFILIATE CLUB DUES Our program was given by Del Dahl and myself and the Our PCA Treasurer, Scott Olund, has advised me that there subject was organizing modules of learning to help breeders, are quite a number of Affiliate Clubs who as of the date of judges, and exhibitors “Develop a Comparative Language our National Specialty had not paid their annual dues. Based on the Breed Standard”.
Annual dues both for individuals and Affiliate Clubs were My contribution was a lead in with a brief discussion of oral due on March 1 for 2009. Last year, it was voted by the critiques. Del’s portion of the program was inspirational, Board that Clubs who were in arrears for the time allotted practical, and very educational based upon a program he is in our present bylaws, 60 days, would be dropped from developing which will be of inestimable value to our Affili- membership and would have to reapply. Only in “meritori- ate Clubs if they choose to take advantage of it. ous cases” would an additional grace period be allowed. His program was concerned with his “first module”, Gen- If you have any doubt as to whether or not your club’s eral Appearance, and a “facilitator’s guide” which provided Treasurer has paid the annual dues, please make inquiries instructions to a club to introduce this type of learning. He to determine if your club has paid the dues and is “in good wanted all of us to understand that we must use language, a standing”. comparative vocabulary, which consistently describes a dog and which we all comprehend. Helen Lee James Del explained this concept very well and gave examples of terms consistently used in judging cattle or halter horses.
It is my hope that as this program develops and the other modules become available all of our Affiliate Clubs will take advantage of what I believe to be the best opportunity ever presented for an in depth learning experience.
The number of people attending our Affiliate Club Coun- cil was disappointing and very few clubs were represented. Those who chose to attend the raffle or some other activity missed an exciting opportunity.
Helen Lee James Second Vice President © Shella Barclay Poodle Club of America Sandstorm Miniatures Regional? BIG CONGRATULATIONS! Another OTCH Poodle was achieved by OCTH MACH Sandstorm Skedaddle! Skid is owned by Rhonda Clark of Is your club interested in hosting a Lubbock , TX and bred by Joann Neal. Regional? Skirt’s dam is CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty’s Bein’ Bad, which makes Skid a third generation triple champion. Contact Helen Lee James He is sired by Ch Songbird Rock My Way TP and out of CH OTCH MACH Sandstorm Skirt Alert. at [email protected] Skid is only the fifth poodle in any variety to earn this title! Skid is also the first dog Ronda has earned a OTCH and Tel: 303-979-7638 MACH with.....pretty awesome! The Poodle Papers Page 21 TOY REPRESENTATIVE Poodles as Jean Lyle did, imposing, handsome and BLACK. Every once in a while we would stray and find ourselves It was great seeing everyone in the ring showing all the looking at pictures of Big Picture and seeing a certain re- beautiful Toy Poodles again this year. Congratulations to finement that was attractive, or we’d see something in the all! Our attendance was down somewhat HOWEVER, ev- white Alekai dogs of the day that attracted us. Debauchery ery class had several nice Toy’s in many of our colors to lived just in the next state and his owner Joyce Bachner was observe. I always try to remind myself and others of the a presence on the local show scene so Debauchery was al- fact that everyone wants to win their class, Winners Dog, ways a dog to watch. When we first started showing we ran Winners Bitch and Best of Variety. That just isn’t a reality, directly into two young siblings, Lou-Gin’s Kiss Me Kate its all about bringing your breeding stock to show the Poodle and her brother Lou-Gin’s Solitaire. Over the next several World of your accomplishments for the year of 2009! To years, as Kate enjoyed her fabulous specials career, we were see how your Toy Poodles measurer up to your competition! reminded regularly that the Poodle world was much more Also to visit with your Poodle Friends that you may only get than just imposing, handsome and BLACK dogs. to see once a year. As we progressed as exhibitors and then breeders and began IT was great for you to bring your dogs over and put on the to learn about type, style and soundness as well as focusing table for a up close view for our aspiring new Poodle judges on the health of our dogs, the simple life became much more to observe at ringside. Thank You for your help on this new complicated. Eventually lines started to fade, you’d hear idea for “Judges Education” this year. about someone breeding a Wycliffe dog to a Bel Tor bitch, or Hope to see a good entry at the Regional. a black to a white. You’d hear about inherited health prob- lems such as bloat or hip dysplasia in certain lines and worry Enjoy a safe summer of fun with your Poodles! about how to avoid those problems in your breeding. Health testing consisted of OFA x-rays. Bloat was the same prob- Nancy Hafner lem it is today, and everyone had their own theory on how to deal with it.
Over time, Jean and Becky departed the scene and their From Michael Wahlig visions blended as breeders looked to create the future for Standard Representative Standard Poodles. Of course, both the Dassin and Alekai lines continue to put their stamp on contemporary Standard After 8 days of events at the 2009 National Specialty show Poodles. We had the opportunity early on in our career to I have been asked to comment on what the Standard Poodle meet and entertain both Jean and Becky (however, not at variety was like when we first became involved with the the same time). They were fascinating women who really breed, what it is like today and what I see for the future. put all their energy into their breeding programs, were great advocates for what they believed and their lines were clearly When we first started in Poodles, life was simple, it was di- the result of each of their own very focused visions of what vided into Wycliffe, Bel Tor, Alekai and Dassin. Jean Lyle, made a Standard Poodle. Becky Mason, Wendell Sammet and Bud Dickey were for- midable breeders and advocates for their lines. If you were Today’s Standard variety, evidenced by the dogs shown at starting out you became an acolyte of one of these lines and the 2009 National Specialty, reflect the work of breeders that is how you saw the world. I remember spending hours of the last 30 plus years to create their own vision of the looking at Poodle Review stud issues focusing on the tiny Standard Poodle using the lines that were predominant in black and white photos of the big stud dogs of the day try- the 1970’s. There has been a blending of styles and colors ing to discern everything you could from the picture and the over the years, but the result is, in my mind, a type that still accompanying pedigree. Ch. Wycliffe Thomas, Ch Wycliffe reflects the language of the Poodle breed standard “That of a Kenneth, Ch. Dassin Debauchery and Ch. Bel Tor Big Pic- very active, intelligent and elegant appearing dog, squarely ture seemed to be in a race to breed every bitch in the coun- built, well proportioned, moving soundly and carrying him- try. self proudly.”
Our first Standard Poodle show dog, Degana Sams Alex I was pleased to get this writing assignment from Leslie Joshua, an infinitely patient dog whose championship was Newing because it meant that my “job” at PCA this year was greatly delayed by his amateur handlers, had a number of to sit and watch the Standard judging. “Can you sell T-shirts Wycliffe dogs in his pedigree and so we came to see Standard for an hour Mike?”, “Sorry, I’m busy doing my ‘job’ ”. cont. on page 22 The Poodle Papers Page 22 cont. from page 21 any dog in the world as the sire of your next litter. It gives today’s breeders concentrating on the next generation great From my seat in the bleachers, outlines, side picture and opportunities and also great challenges. overall movement were very impressive. Grooming and presentation continue to excel. Temperaments were sound In 2008 AKC registered 49 Al Poodle litters and 5 were from with only a couple of the entrants not enjoying themselves. non-AKC registered sires or foreign dogs. I don’t have any I know people bring their best to PCA, but I was still very further breakdown among the varieties, but my suspicion is excited by what I saw. This year I saw more strength in the the majority of these litters are Standard Poodle litters. Dog classes than I did in the Bitch classes. The Winners Dog, who went on to Best of Winners, was everything I like Today’s breeders need to have the eye of an artist and the in a Standard Poodle. computer skills of an IBM programmer to manage the vari- ables and the mountain of information they need to make a I listened carefully to the Standard judge, Dr Donald Sturz reasoned and informed breeding decision. The data bases Jr., speak at the PCA dinner on Friday evening. He pre- available to breeders are much more informative than 30 sented one of the more thoughtful judging critiques that I years ago, but they need to continue to strive to provide rel- have heard in a number of years. Hopefully, he will have an evant and accurate information to assist breeders in making opportunity to write about his judging assignment. Since my the best decisions they can. observation was mostly from the bleacher seats, it would be interesting to have his comments on strengths and opportu- As to the future of the Standard variety, that is being decided nities for our variety in writing. in the whelping box every time a new litter is born. Breeders need to continue to focus on type, balance, temperament and I am not a Pollyanna. Over the years, I have put in great ef- the health of their breeding stock and the offspring they pro- forts to focus on the problems of our Standards, and I’m well duce. Try to avoid the fads, the excesses and extremes and aware that handlers are very well paid to present the dogs in concentrate on the breed standard as they make breeding de- the best light possible, but overall, I was very excited to see cisions. Breeders continue to have more and more informa- the quality of entrants this year. tion available to make thoughtful breeding decisions. Now they need to use that information to make the best breeding To me the most interesting and challenging phenomenon in decisions possible. Poodles today is the technology and scientific advances that are available to breeders and our biggest challenge is how I think I’ll assign myself the same “job” next year at PCA, we use the technology and scientific advances to better our maybe I’ll even pay up for one of those ringside seats and Standards. One example of the technology advancements see what another year has done to the Standard variety. is that around 30 years ago breeders started to “collect” their stud dog’s sperm and freeze it. The technology was new and not always trustworthy and in those days it was so expensive that few people could do it. New Poodle Judges When we were just getting going as breeders, a young dog came on the scene and took the Poodle world by storm. That Mr. Fred Dieball- Lapeer,MI dog was Ch. Eaton Affirmed. Through the use of modern technology, some 30+ years later his influence is still being Mrs Patricia Mowbray-Morgan- Lanesboro, directly felt in today’s Poodle world. His daughter, Ch. Ran- MA denn TriStar Affirmation, “Yes” is a formidable presence in Mrs. Sherry Swanson- Dublin,CA the show world and this year’s Standard variety winner at PCA. That’s not great grand daughter or great, great grand Mr. Irving Bonios, West Hollywood, CA daughter; that’s daughter. She’s a winner in the show ring, Mrs. Karen Ashe-Parkville, MD but is also a tremendous example of the results of modern Ms. Sharon Danley-White Beear,MN day breeding technology and how that technology can be Mr. Alfred Ferruggiaro- Burtonsville, MD. used by breeders. Mrs Wendy Kobrzycki- Montgomery, MI As a result of modem techniques of reproduction today’s Ms Patricia Laurans- Newtown, CT breeders are going to have the ability to go back generations Mrs Kristi Tivilino-Seattle, WA to pick the sire for their next litter. Also, with other advances in technology, it is much easier today to have the choice of The Poodle Papers Page 23
unknown, as he recently had finished , this young dog, ex- “PCA 2009-A Look to The Future” emplified poodle type, and his performance proved he was hardly in awe of his surroundings. He withstood the formi- by Luis E. Aizcorbe dable challenge of a Standard who has made poodle history PCA-Miniauture Poodle Representative. and a Toy well on his way to doing so, while giving way in hardly any feature made available to the ringside observer. It was a blast, wasn’t it? In spite of the fact that this year’s For me, it was quite a thrill to witness these three outstand- entries were down, in this writer’s opinion the 2009 version ing poodles, at the top of their game and handled to perfec- of the Poodle Club of America National was as competi- tion vie head to head for poodledom’s most coveted award tive and overall as enjoyable as any within recent memory. I of the year: Best in Show at the Poodle Club of America spent substantial time during conformation judging, mentor- National Specialty. It was the icing on the cake to what truly ing prospective judges, a number of which expressed being was a fantastic event. awed by the glamour, organization and overall atmosphere of the show; and of course, the quality of the entry. Some It sometimes happens that due to the lack of sufficient qual- volunteered that they had never witnessed another compa- ity within a variety, judge’s error, or other factors, represen- rable breed national. But we already knew that, didn’t we? tatives of one variety or another fail to be competitive in the Foreign visitors were equally free with their expressions of Best of Breed ring. It is to the credit of these year’s variety praise. To everyone, starting with club President, Jack Mac judges: Mrs. Norma Strait, Mr. Richard Bauer, and Dr. Don- Gillivray, to Show Chairman extraordinaire, Glenna Carlson ald Sturz that they presented the Best of Breed judge, Mr. and her excellent Assistant, Arthur Foran to all committee Jordan Chamberlain with such high quality choices that he heads, members and tireless workers, our thanks and con- could have done no wrong. It is to Mr. Chamberlain’s credit gratulations for their selfless contribution to the success of that his selections on the day were predicated on his opinion this show. about the contestants’ merits as he saw them, devoid of any pre-conceived ideas that sometimes creep into some judges’ Class after class of elegant Standard Poodles entered the ring decision making process. to the excitement and cheering of the crowd, culminating in the breathtaking Best of Variety Competition which brought At a time when the whole sport of breeding and showing together a group of some of the best poodles to be seen any- dogs is going through so many changes and challenges, most where, before the discerning eye of Dr, Donald Sturz. It of them not for the better, predicting the future of Miniature would be difficult for me to comprehend that a better collec- Poodles in this country almost requires the benefit of a crys- tion of poodles of any size could be assembled in the same tal ball. The down turn in the economy has affected people ring at one time. Some sent chills down my spine. The depth in almost all walks of life, the “dog game” being no excep- of quality in the Toy Variety afforded Mrs. Norma Strait a tion. Dog legislation around the country has had a very nega- number of choices not available to others judging this vari- tive impact on responsible hobby breeders. Some decisions ety at recent PCA events. made by the AKC, including those concerning their new reg- istration policies, have served to emphasize the breeding of As PCA’s Miniature Poodle Representative and given my mixed breeds, whether they admit it or not, to the detriment prior involvement in the breeding and showing of this va- of quality riety, I was especially rewarded by the surge in quality of breeders of purebreds; and it goes on and on. All but the this year’s miniature entry . Mr. Richard Bauer expressed his most naïve will agree that the common underlying force surprise about the excellent quality of his entry, and his re- fueling these trends is financial: the struggle for the ever marks could not have been more on the money. It was almost mighty dollar! a revelation to see so many quality minis; mainly black, but also white, brown and beautiful dilutes. The “Specials” class What do all this, you wonder, has to do with the future of was highly competitive and quality also abounded in most Miniature Poodles? I am a firm believer that the future of other classes in both sexes. any breed rests with the quantity of its quality breeders and I fear that the day might come when some outside forces, The highlight of the show for Miniature Poodle fanciers financial and otherwise, might drive some weary quality came near the end of competition, when after a drought last- breeders away. In spite of the health challenges that this va- ing several years, a black miniature dog, Ch. Compostela riety is facing, few would question that quality Standard The Perfect Storm, made a statement in the Best of Breed Poodles outnumber those in the other varieties. The reason is ring unlike any other by one of his variety in recent history, that there still are more good Standard Poodle breeders than and was rewarded with the Best in Show rosette. Although good breeders of the Toy or Miniature varieties. cont. on page 24 The Poodle Papers Page 24 cont. from page 23 Website Update: National Notes During the 1960’s Miniature Poodles were, by far, the most From Lisa Wolfe popular variety, a fact that was borne by the overwhelming success of this variety in the show rings .The number of well The results are in! And available on the PCA website. From known breeders of this variety, in this country and abroad, the home page, just click on “2009 National Results” and made those dedicated to the breeding of the two other va- navigate each 2009 event using the links on the left side of rieties, pale in comparison. At the time, Miniature Poodle the page. A HUGE thanks goes to Andy Kress for tirelessly fanciers became enamored with English miniatures, nearly typing in the conformation and veteran sweeps results ring- equating the word “English” with the word “Quality”. It side while he adeptly announced. Talk about multi-tasking! became a status symbol to own dogs that carried the better Also a shout out goes to Joyce Carelli for working results, known English kennel prefixes, and the American miniatures Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart for tracking and hunting, started exhibiting some of the features that were so admired and Barbara Blanchfield for agility. Obedience results were in the English dogs. As PRA and other genetic problems obtained through http://www.infodog.com. I so appreciate propagated, some ignored them, while the more conscien- the help of all involved to provide our website visitors with tious checked their dogs and proceeded with caution. Some up-to-the-minute information. were lucky to start their breeding programs with line-bred, genetically sound stock acquired before the time when the Website Statistics: genetic diseases were discovered. The variety lost breeders On the average, the website attracts about 600 visitors per discouraged by the genetic debacle they faced, while others day, but during the National, the statistics soar. Here is a stopped breeding for health and other reasons. Other repu- breakdown of the numbers: table breeders continued, somewhat deflated by the loss of breeding resources available to them. This trend continued Total visits: through the 70’s and 80’s leading to the decline of the Min- March 2009: 20,326 visits iature Variety throughout the 90’s and the new century. Dur- April 2009: 27,352 visits ing these years Standard Poodles started gaining popularity and steadily improved in quality and Toy Poodles continued Day by day website hits during the National: on an up and down journey, facing some of the same perils Sunday, April 19: 828 hits Miniature breeders faced , but buoyed by several breeders Mondy, April 20: 1.037 hits whose efforts helped improve type. Tuesday, April 21: 973 hits Wednesday, April 22: 1,530 hits The Poodle Club of America Foundation has done a fantastic Thursday, April 23: 1,994 hits job of promoting and funding studies of numerous heredi- Friday, April 24: 2,202 hits tary diseases plaguing our breed. Greatly due to the efforts Saturday, April 25: 1,271 hits of those working on behalf of this organization, tests have been developed for several of these hereditary diseases. Op- Webcam, anyone? tigen tests has been invaluable, especially to Miniature and For the first time ever, webcams offering a view of both rings Toy Poodle breeders and is one reason we can be optimistic during conformation judging could be accessed via the web- about the resurgence of this Variety ,but only if it is used. site. These webcams, actually linked to the video photog- rapher’s website, allowed enthusiasts not able to attend the The quality of Miniature Poodles at PCA this year has made National to experience just a little bit of the excitement. If me more optimistic than ever about the future of Miniature you have questions about these webcams or video, visit the Poodles in this country; It is time to build on something good conformation results pages for a link to more information. and this can only be achieved through mutual cooperation , the sharing of factual information and a total commitment Affiliate Clubs please note! to testing. .And please, make your breeding decisions based on a stud’s quality, your knowledge of his genetic makeup If your 2009 dues have not been paid, no application and your perception about his compatibility with your bitch . for a specialty show will be approved nor will a me- Those that fail to breed to a stud they believe to be the best dallion be sent to your club!! choice available, based on personal issues or petty jealousies are doing a disservice to themselves and to the breed. I have Helen Lee seen it happen during the days when we were active breed- ers. . Helen Lee James [email protected] The Poodle Papers Page 25
The Poodle Papers Page26 Westminster Results Congratulations to “Yes” on her Group 1 and to all the other Poodles that won their varieties.
Toys BOV : CH. Smash JP Moon Walk Miniatures BOV: CH Surrey Sweet Spice, Owned by Ron Scott and Debbie Burke Standards BOV: Ch Randenn Tristar Affirmation, Owned by Toni and Martin Sosnoff
photo by Lisa Croft-Elliott The Poodle Papers Page 27 Working Poodle
Call Medallion Owner Name AKC Registered Name
Gold Jack Combs & Mia DiBenedetto Ten Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH Gold Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart Jamie CH Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN JH Gold Carol & Kevin Stone Rio Finesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE MXP MJP JH
Silver Mary Ruth Calhoun Mac Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ Silver Carol & Kevin Stone Sassy K.C.’s Sassafras of Weilerback UD RAE AX AXJ Silver Carol & Kevin Stone Rio Finesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE MXP MJP JH Silver Patricia Rose Harper Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UDX RN SH
Bronze Danielle Rouleau Ruger When the Gunsmoke Clears RN JH Bronze Joyce Carelli MacGregor CH Carlyn Hard Spun Bronze Claudia Straitiff & Dana Stewart Ruffian CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker Bronze Linda and Ron Miller Dash Valentine’s Splash ‘N Dash RN Bronze Amy Pyeatt Hattie Hattie Mae La Rey RN Bronze Margaret Fox Sly Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD Bronze Jac Taylor Pasa Osea Que Pasa CD RE JH NAJ Bronze Sheree Melancon LaTee Leap N La Tee CD JH
For more information:
“If you are interested in learning more about Tracking or how to get started in Tracking, contact Carol Pernicka at tracker@lpbroad- band.net”
“The rules and guidelines for participating in the WC WCX can be found on the PCA website. If you are interested in learning more about the WC WCX or starting ba- sic retriever training, please contact Joyce Carelli at [email protected] or Linda Miller at [email protected]”
THANKS EVERYONE.
Claudia *photo by Jon Carelli [email protected]
The Poodle Papers Page 28 PCA Tracking, Hunting, WC WCX Events Pernicka , Joyce Lindloff and Kim Raymond who did all the Feature Poodles In the Field work necessary to offer a Tracking Event at the caliber that PCA expects – and on short notice! • AKC Hunt Tests: Linda Miller and her committee of Submitted by Dana Stewart and Claudia Straitiff – Co-Di- volunteers including Margaret Fox and Susanne Nash rectors Working Poodle Program • WC WCX Hunt Tests: Joyce Carelli, Chair and her committee, including Dana Stewart and Kim Raymond. The 2009 Outdoor PCA field events were nothing short of • Joyce Miller who organized Hospitality for us all wonderful. Once again God watched over the Poodles and weekend we enjoyed blue skies and sunny warm days for the Track- • Carolyn Wray (Tracking) and Carol Stone (Retriev- ing, Hunting Test and the WC WCX tests in Salisbury, MD. ing) who put together a Performance Raffle that was such a success. When late in the year we asked the Board to support a Track- • Our many performance participants who pitched in ing event for 2009 – people thought it could not be done. as volunteers throughout the weekend. These events don’t happen without YOU. But with the hard work of volunteers PCA was able to offer the first Tracking Dog Tests in Elkton MD on Friday. We PCA’s Tracking Event Launches the Weekend! had 8 trackers actually try to qualify for their Tracking Dog titles. Seven Poodle/handler teams passed, including three PCA held its first Tracking Dog test on Friday, April 17 at teams that achieved new titles. Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area in Elkton, Maryland. On Saturday and Sunday we moved our outdoor Poodle party to the Anatidae Farm just north of Salisbury. This was a new Fair Hill is a 5600 acre multi-use facility with beautiful roll- venue for us. The setting and the owners could not have been better! Frank and Teri Durham – owners of Anatidae hosted our event on their farm which offered great water for tests and lovely terrain that allowed for spectators to get closer to the action than ever before! We had a new format to operate the tests this year, and a willing pair of judges that agreed to the format.
Another new addition to the weekend was a Performance Raffle to benefit the PCA Foundation. There were plenty of Tracking and Poodle Retriever focused items in the raffle and Tracking and Retriever enthusiasts were able to generate more than $1100 dollars! ing hills, light woods and lush grass, perfect for tracking. It was originally an estate of the famous DuPont family, and The weekend culminated with what is now the Working Poo- is still maintained meticulously, hosting numerous tracking dle Dinner on Sunday night. This year we added the Track- tests during the year as well as international horse shows. ing folks so our party is getting even more festive! We rec- Judges say this is one of the most lovely tracking sites in the ognized qualifiers from Tracking, Retrieving and WC WCX entire country, and it made a beautiful backdrop for all the events and awarded the 2008 Medallions for which many of Poodles – even with their noses to the ground! our WC WCX exhibitors work throughout the year. Once again the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center catering Carol Pernicka – judge and owner/handler of a Champion team served up our feast for our exhibitors and guests. Tracking Poodles herself, and Jacob Kay kept everything or- ganized and the operations running smoothly throughout the We’d like to thank the following team of workers who day! Carol Pernicka had many nice things to say about the Chaired “field” events and supported them with hard work field of Poodles who participated in this inaugural event. and sponsorship! “I cannot say enough about how well they [Poodles and • Glenna Carlson, PCA National Show Chairman who Handlers] worked. Every dog was better than the last, mov- always believes in us! ing steadily, methodically, and confidently down their track. • Members of the Board of Directors who continually They all ran their tracks in about 6 or 7 minutes; corners support our events. • Tracking: Joan Scott, PCA Board Member and Carol cont. on page 30 The Poodle Papers Page 29
cont. on page 30 The Poodle Papers Page 30 cont. from page 28 levels of an AKC event. This was a change from the past – and enabled every handler and gallery member the oppor- were precise, handlers able to walk briskly behind their tunity to see all other participants and all test levels through- dogs. What a beautiful example of great tracking. I was so out the day. The format was designed to motivate those just proud of them all!” beginning in the field to continue their training beyond Ju- nior Hunter levels. It was well received and the Committee Tracking Dog Passes (* denotes new TD Title): hopes to do it again next year! • *Standard Poodle, Rebelstar’s Ella Enchanted owned by Sharon Fesmire of Tennessee. The new venue – the same distance from downtown Salis- • *Standard Poodle, Kali’s Lil Lucky Simon, owned bury – but a different direction (west) proved to be a great by Marcia & Gene German and handled by Bev Olsen from option that provided landscape variety and space in which to New Jersey run tests that were easily accessible by the gallery. • Standard Poodle, Miles Wicket of Wide Water VCD3 SH RE, owned and handled by Tom Reese. Wicket made it The owners of Anatidae Farm, Frank and Teri Durham were look easy, not shabby at all for a dog who is 13! welcoming and very supportive of the Poodle event. Their • Standard Poodle, Colando’s Compay Segundo TD, presence at the tests, as well as their interest and encour- one of three poodles entered by Shirley Robertson MD from agement of the Poodles went a long way with everyone in- Michigan. volved. We’ll be at Anatidae in 2010, you can plan on it. • Toy Poodle, Wraynbow FrenchVanilla CD TD RN NJP owned and handled by Carolyn Wray, all the way from Qualifiers in the PCA Hunt Tests included: Oregon! • *Standard Poodle, Czar Colando’s Wallace RN OA Junior Hunter: OPA NAJ OJP, owned and handled by Shirley Robertson • Stoney Brook D. , “Lucy” owned/handled by De- MD from Michigan. nise Herman • Standard Poodle, Colando’s William Carlos VCD1 • CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker “Ruffian” owned RE OA NAJ, AXP, AJP, NFP owned and handled by Shirley by Dana Stewart and Claudia Straitiff Robertson MD from Michigan. • Via Alps JP’s Promise Me Romance RA, “Roxy” owned/handled by Mary Hudson Congratulations to all who passed and to everyone partici- • K.C’s Sassafras of Weilerbach UD RAE AX AXJ, pated in order to make this a successful, enjoyable and edu- “Sassy” owned/handled by Carol Stone cational event! • Windswept Gentile Aloutte UD OA NAJ, “Ali” owned/handled by Suzanne Fairbarn PCA AKC Hunt Test - “Just Ducky!” • Tudorose Abby Girl, “Abby” owned/handled by De- nise Herman The effects of holding annual retrieving events and encourag- • Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD, “Sly” owned /handled ing participants to test their dogs’ retriever instincts could be by Margaret Fox seen in the field at the Hunt Tests and the WC WCX tests. • CH Carlyn Hard Spun, “McGregor” owned/handled by Joyce Carelli Linda Miller, Hunt Test Chairperson kept things moving along with the help of Margaret Fox the Chief Marshal. Sec- Senior Hunter retary Susanne Nash did a super job organizing the people • Jo Whirlwinds MAJORMAJORMAJOR RN UDX and paperwork. Joyce Miller, Hospitality Chair kept the SH, “Harper” owned/handled by Pat Rose group fed and watered throughout the day and made sure we left things as we found them! Master Hunter Handled by Jack Combs As is tradition at PCA Hunt Tests, all participants were asked • Lonetree’s Go Bang MH, “Bang” owned by Jack to volunteer for stints in the field or in other areas of the Combs and Mia DiBenedetto test: Most responded enthusiastically and willingly to help • Bibelot’s Hands Up MH, “Ten” owned by Jack get the job done! To list all is to list every person that partici- Combs and Mia DiBenedetto pated during the day, but suffice it to say we really appreciate you! Poodles Entered in WC WCX Demonstrate Increasing Tal- Judges Megan Baker and Tom Lehr set up a sequence of ent tests that showed the increasing level of skills from Junior Hunter to Senior Hunter and through to the Master Hunter cont. on page 32 The Poodle Papers Page 31
cont. on page 32 The Poodle Papers Page 32 cont. from page 30 the owner of the property ended up bringing back a car full of them to Salisbury because there weren’t enough partici- pants left at the site to get them back to town! When PCA agreed to sponsor WC WCX certificates in the 90’s, it was a commitment to a journey focused on recogniz- Thank you especially to Joyce Carelli who has Chaired the ing and generating retriever instincts in our breed. Eventu- WC WCX events for many years. She and her committee ally, due to the efforts of those in the early years, the AKC did a wonderful job keeping handler/dog teams organized acknowledged the Poodle as a breed able to participate in and everyone taken care of with food and drinks. Also thanks AKC Retrieving tests.
While watching the Poodles run in the WC WCX tests this year, several of us commented that the 2009 “field” of dogs was consistently improved. Handlers were prepared and
to our throwers and volunteers in the field. This year we got to watch a very special “retrieve” of a boat by Dana Stewart – proving that not only our Poodles know how to bring back the goods. Though admittedly his “Here, Heel, Sit” isn’t very good. educated about what to expect. Poodles were prepared to the work – and though some as always picked the WC WCX to Congratulations to the 2009 Qualifiers. demonstrate their comic sides – it was evident they had the instinct and drive to do the work. Working Certificate: 19 entered, 18 ran, 13 passed We can’t wait to see what the future brings! Passed Windswept Gentile Alouette UD OA NAJ WC TDI (Allie) For whatever reason, the gallery this year was not as large as Suzanne Fairbairn in years past. That’s a shame because we know that is where Valentine’s Splash ‘N Dash RN WC (Dash) Linda Miller interest in our event can be generated. We did however, CH Carlyn Hard Spun WC (MacGregor) Joyce Carelli have visitors from Hong Kong come to the tests in a cab – a Stoney Brook D (Lucy) Denise Herman first for us in the field! This group of visitors was incredibly Gloria’s It’s Magic Merlin CDX RE (Merlin) Joann Smith interested in what we are doing. They enjoyed watching the Villa Alps JP’s Promise Me Romance RA WC (Roxy) Mary dogs work, and even got to throw a few bumpers for Poodle Hudson to retrieve. They stayed for the whole afternoon. Tudorose McCheers JH NA NAJ WC (Mac) Mary Ruth Cal- houn In fact, they stayed so late visiting the kennels on site, that cont. on page 33 The Poodle Papers Page 33 cont. from page 32 Valentine’s Sly As A Fox CD (Sly) Margaret Fox CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA JH WCX (Janie) Joyce Carel- li Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH WCX (Ten) Mia DiBene- deto Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor WDX RN SH WCX (Harper) Pat Rose Tudorose Abby Girl (Abby) Denise Herman CH Poo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker WC (Ruffian) Claudia Straitiff
Working Certificate Excellent: 13 entered, 13 ran, 8 passed
Passed CH Carlyn’s Neon Moon JH WCX (Chip) Joyce Carelli Lonetree’s Go Bang MH (Bang) Jack Combs Finnesse All Jazzed Up CDX RAE JH MXP MXJ WCX (Rio) Carol Stone Paradigm Walkn The Wild Side CD JH RN (Walker) Mar- garet Fox Stoney Brook D (Lucy) Denise Herman Photos by John Carelli Jo Whirlwinds Majormajormajor UDX RN SH WCX (Harp- er) Pat Rose Bibelot’s Tolka Hands Up MH WCX (Ten) Jack Combs CH Carlyn Calamity Jane NA JH WCX (Janie) Joyce Carel- li
WC/WCX Qualifiers 2009
Congratulations to everyone!
cont. on page 33 The Poodle Papers Page 34 P.C.A. Rescue
The Story of Marcus
Marcus, the toy poodle with the grade 4 luxating patella, was the poster boy for Rescue in the booth. Handi Skorich of Indianapolis Poodle Rescue, took this little one in knowing that he would require surgery. She put her luscious hand- made soaps for sale in the Rescue Booth, the proceeds of which were ear-marked to help with the cost of Marcus’ sur- gery, which had been optimistically posted for the week after PCA. Below is her follow up on Marcus.
Marcus arrived home after his surgery on 4/30/ 2009. He
Handi Skorich, President Indianapolis Poodle Rescue
AKC Calls on All Dog Organizations to Spread Responsible Dog Ownership Message this September
Date of Article: May 06, 2009
- Annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days Comprised of Hundreds of Events -
Each year, the American Kennel Club® calls on its nearly didn’t realize his leg would bend now. A couple of times he 5,000 affiliated dog clubs and all other pet-related organiza- forgot about his affected leg and did actually touch it to the tions from around the country to participate in AKC Respon- ground, something he has never been able to do in his entire sible Dog Ownership Days. The nationwide initiative edu- life. The surgeon wants him to use it ASAP. I was so pleased cates the public about the importance of being a responsible that he had come so far temperament-wise being fostered dog owner and celebrates the deep bond between humans while I was at PCA! He is not nearly as shy and timid. I plan and their canine companions. to ask Mary, the foster Mom, if she would take him back un- til he is ready to go to his permanent home. I am so happy to “Last year more than 600 organizations across the U.S. held see his behavioral progress and the improvement in his leg. AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day events in their com- munities,” says AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “We are Thank you PCA Rescue Foundation, Aroon and Debbie thankful to those who have helped us spread this important Maben, Ann Green, Missy Galloway, Ruth Hollis, and all message and encourage more organizations to join us in the folks that purchased poodle soaps at the Poodle Club of 2009.” America Nationals (PCA). I now know that we did in fact do the right thing in spending the money for Marcus to have Events can be held anytime during the month of Septem- this procedure. ber. Sign up at www.akc.org/rdod and create an “Event Ac- cont. on page 35 The Poodle Papers Page 35 Marcus (see attached picture and side- Annual Meeting bar). Ruth Hollis of Poodle Rescue of North Texas sent beautiful crate The Poodle Club of America pads, darling poodle-embellished Rescue Foundation held it annual pillow cases and greeting cards with meeting on Wednesday, April 22, images of rescued poodles on them 2009 in Salisbury, Maryland at the and raised $434. PCA Rescue has conclusion of judging and the Parade a quilt raffle, a quilt Silent Auction of Champions. Nancy Williams, a and several smaller items for Silent certified Animal Behaviorist, spoke Auction. In addition, we introduced on “Temperament Evaluation for the our new logo on a pin and the booth’s Rescued Poodle.” Among the ‘pearls banner. We are deeply grateful to of wisdom’ that she dispensed to Claudia Straitiff for the logo design. those in attendance included a behav- The Rescue Foundation raised over ioral assessment tool using the acro- $1500 for the week. Only a few pins nym: R-U-L-E. R = a reactive dog; remain available for sale at $10 each U = a dog using aggressive threats; L plus shipping; contact Cindy if you = a dog with a lack of impulse con- would like to buy one – clcrawley@ trol and E = a dog with everyday life starpower.net or 410.321.4493. The problems that may be slow to recover in some situations. booth was faithfully maintained for the week by Sally Poin- Any dog displaying these characteristics in her experience dexter, Cindy Crawley, Melissa Bass and her rescue poodle, would be a difficult dog to place or a dog that would require Lukas, Janet Howard, Fronah Heil and her rescue poodle, extensive intervention. She has found that a rescue dog’s Hope, and Betsey Leedy. It was a great week. reaction to children, other dogs and cats is fairly predictive of how well the dog will do when placed. She suggested a simple coding method for placing rescues; green, yellow and count” by August 1, 2009. The first 500 organizations who red. For example, green coded dogs have few issues and can confirm the details of their event will receive a complimentary be easily placed, yellow coded dogs require supervision and resource-filled packet including posters, brochures, stickers some training and red coded dogs require life-long manage- and many more materials to assist them in putting together an ment and should never be placed with children. Ms. Wil- entertaining and informative event. All events will be listed on liams has advised various rescue groups that it is important the AKC web site, searchable by state, beginning July 1. for them to develop standards for accepting dogs into rescue and to have consistent training protocols and objective meth- “The AKC believes that education is the key to addressing ods for evaluation of these dogs. In addition, she believes responsible dog ownership issues in every community,” added that follow up at 6 months and 1 year after placement is very Peterson. “AKC RDO Days have helped clubs forge valuable important. Included in her talk was video of her experience relationships with legislators, news media and community with some of the Michael Vick dogs. Ms. Williams was one leaders, which has helped bring clubs to the table when legis- of the few people in the US who has had hands-on interac- lation is being discussed in their community and seek support tion these dogs and she notes that there is still work going for educational programs and activities.” on today. Interestingly, the green-yellow-red coding method was used on these dogs. Only one dog was green coded, a Pit Once again, Invisible Fence® Brand is a proud nationwide Bull bitch that was Vick’s personal pet, and she is the most sponsor of AKC RDO Days and will support community successful placement of the lot to date. Ms Williams con- events, as well as attend AKC’s flagship event in Raleigh, cluded her talk with a demonstration of some training toys North Carolina on September 26th, where AKC’s Operations and devices that she uses in her practice. Center is located. Included will be activities such as AKC Canine Good Citizen® tests, Obedience/Agility/Rally dem- The Rescue Foundation set up a first-time fundraising and onstrations, microchip ID clinics, breeder referral and rescue information booth in the Atrium of the Civic Center for the information, raffles, games and many more entertaining and two performance days of PCA. After PCA Foundation con- educational events. cluded their two-day fundraiser on the Arena floor, Rescue moved to that location for the rest of the week. Two com- To learn more about AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Days, munity rescues sent merchandise for the benefit of their own sign up to hold an event or view photos and information about programs. Handi Skorich of Indianapolis Poodle Rescue had previous events, please visit http://www.akc.org/clubs/rdod/. wonderful hand-made soaps with poodles stamped on them for sale and raised $334 to help defray medical expenses for cont. from page 34 The Poodle Papers Page 36
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We are planning to extend Volume XI to a 5 year volume and will accept more ads if you wish to advertise. Exact publish date is not known, but will be this fall. New ad deadline will be August 1. The PIA committee thanks you for your patience and understand- ing. $275/per page and $10 for a dog who has become a Top Producer since Volume 10 stats.
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The Poodle Papers Page 37 P.C.A. Foundation News Peabody is presenting to Nancy McGee his dona- tion to the PCA Founda- tion. Donations were made for his haircut. OptiGen
During the first quarter of 2009 (January 1-March 31, 2009) OptiGen tested 268 Poodles for PRA. The breakdown is as follows:
Total Miniature Poodles tested - 132 Normal - 96 The Foundation is extremely proud of all the fundrais- Carrier - 34 ing that took place at this years annual gathering. I cannot Affected - 2 thank all the people who worked thru out the week but would like to call attention to the various leaders who provided the Total Toy Poodles tested - 136 leadership to accomplish such great fundraising. We thank Normal - 87 everyone who donated time,effort and prizes for all our our Carrier 45 projects Affected - 4 The tracking event was headed by Carolyn Wray Countries testing this period include: Canada, Denmark, The WC/WCX event was headed by Carol Stone Finland, France, The Preformance Raffle was headed by Charlotte Mitchell Germany, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Norway, Russia, Slovenia, Peabody’s Haircut was organized by Judy and Mark Leister Spain, Sweden, Thank you Peabody for growing all that hair Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA. Mary Lebet for her efforts at the catalog advertising and pro- viding the funding for the contest If you have any question regarding this information, please To Alan Kingsley for his year long efforts at selling feel free to email me. the tapes and PIA Last but not least to Roger and Lynn Brucker for the PCA Sincerely, Data base. Becky Iddings The annnual sales is outstanding Administrative Support Associate The PCA Foudation Board is grateful to all involved and Sincerely, look forward to next year when we will add the silent auc- Becky Iddings tion to the events on Wed-Thurs and Friday Administrative Support Associate OptiGen, LLC A special thanks to all who worked the health clinic tables Cornell Business & Technology Park 767 Warren Road, Suite 300 and to Joan McFadden for keeping us organized Ithaca, NY 14850 phone: 607-257-0301 fax: 607-257-0353 Best to all email: [email protected] Tom Carneal-President web: www.optigen.com PCA Foundation The Poodle Papers Page 38 “ABC’s of Dog Breeding” In Memoriam Seminar Features Wealth of Knowledge for Breeders “ABC’s of Dog Breeding” Still Offered at PCA Discount Judith DeLaughter On April 21, more than 85 poodle people attended the PCA Foundation seminar, which this year featured Claudia Or- It is with a feeling of regret that we announce the passing landi and her widely acclaimed presentation on the art and away of Judy De Laughter, who lost her battle to the ravages science of breeding better, healthier dogs. The day began of brain cancer on May the 8th. Judy, Karin Berlind’s mother, with an update by PCA Foundation President Tom Carneal was a dedicated miniature poodle breeder and fancier who on research addressing health problems such as epilepsy, with her then husband, Joe Makowski , founded the Karad- chronic hepatitis in Standard Poodles and Miniature-Poodle ale prefix, which Karin has been so successfully developing dwarfism (see upcoming Poodle Papers issues for more on for many years. Obviously, Karin acquired her love for and these studies). dedication to Miniature Poodles through her parents.
During the seminar, Dr. Orlandi discussed breeding concepts We met Judy in the 1960’s, when she lived in Miami. She and tools (such as genetics, breeding systems and anatomy), purchased an English black bitch, Ch. Tophill Thunderbird, kennel blindness, and knowledge breeders need for the criti- which became the foundation for the Karadale Miniature cal goal of eliminating genetic disease. She concluded the Poodles. We became close friends and spent many a night day by demonstrating her technique for measuring shoulder discussing breeding strategies, and traveled together to placement and angulation. Attendees practiced with some shows on many occasions. Judy was an honest, breeder who poodle “volunteers,” who enjoyed the attention. Many stood by the power of her convictions and took excellent thanks to the breeders who volunteered your poodles during care of her dogs. She was a steadfast believer in checking for a very busy week! PRA and hips, which were of primary concern to responsible Miniature Poodle breeders of the day. Throughout the day, Dr. Orlandi also shared her own experi- ences from more than 20 years of successfully breeding Bas- When Judy moved away from Miami in the1970’s, we be- set Hounds. The Orlandis have bred more than 100 champi- lieve, we lost direct contact with her, and saw her in person ons, including the top-producing Basset Hound dam in breed only a couple of times. Through Karin, however, we kept history and the top Group-winning Basset Hound (Ch. Tops- abreast of her progress over the years. As fate would have it, field Bumper Cars, CD, ROM). Ch. Topsfield Vision Silver two weeks after Karin attained her greatest success in dogs, Noodles was among the nation’s top hounds in 2008 and is her PCA win, she had to suffer the great sorrow of loosing now the top Group-winning bitch in breed history. In addi- her mother. tion to breeding, Dr. Orlandi is also devoted to teaching and currently chairs Member Education for the Basset Hound Luis and Maria Aizcorbe Club of America. She dedicates her seminars and book to “my fellow breeders everywhere, who share a passion for dogs and the belief that there is always more to learn!”
For anyone who couldn’t attend the PCA Seminar or had to leave early for other obligations, Dr. Orlandi has extended the PCA discount on her home study book, “The ABC’s of Dog Breeding: What Every Breeder Should Know,” through Mentoring helps shape the future July 1. If you’d like to order one, send your mailing in- formation with a check for $30 ($35 for Canadian orders), of our sport of purebred dogs. which includes shipping, to Claudia Orlandi, Ph.D., PO Box Have you mentored anyone lately? 169, Essex Jct, VT 05453-0169. Be sure to mention PCA to get the discount. by Pat Forsyth
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POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA Carlson will be supplying all her previous knowledge and advice and Peggy McDill’s proximity to Long Beach will be REGIONAL make her assistance invaluable.I will be the hotel coordina-
tor. Mary will be providing her committee information as The Poodle Club of America will be holding their Regional we draw nearer to the date. Please remember that putting Specialty this year in conjunction with the American Kennel a Regional together takes lots of planning and manpower, Club/Eukanuba National Championship-2009, a historical so those of you who wish to help be apart of this endeavor event celebrating the 125th year of the American Kennel please contact Mary at [email protected]. Our judges Club,at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Cen- for Conformation are own members, Mr.John R. Shoemaker ter in Long Beach,California on December 12th and 13th doing Toys and Mr. Frank T. Sabella doing Miniatures and .This years Championship promises to be bigger and better Standards. then ever. Over 260,000 square feet of space will be utilized for Conformation, 30,000 square feet for Obedience, and a The host hotel for PCA is brand new and opening in July 60,000 square foot unique structure will host the AKC Agil- 2009. It is the Avia Hotel-Long Beach, 285 Bay Street, Long ity Invitational Beach, CA 90802 (it is located across the street from the
Convention Center), the phone is (562)436-1047and the web “The core mission of the AKC/Eukanuba National Cham- address is http://www.aviahotels.com/hotels/longbeach/. pionship is to showcase the breeders who have dedicated This is a four star hotel that does not normally allow dogs their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality but is making an exception for the AKC/Eukanuba event. of purebred dogs.” In the past this show has been limited There are classic King guestrooms, classic double Queen to an invitational list only but this year it will be an open guestrooms (limited), Grand King guestrooms, a Grand entry. There will be approximately 70 different Regionals, Suite, Lux Suite and Master Suite. Our rate for this event is Nationals, Independent Specialties and supported breed en- $159 plus tax and incidental charges. There will be a one- tries held in conjunction this year. There will continue to be time $75.00 non-refundable deep cleaning fee charged upon the spotlight on the Bred-By-Exhibitor competition; which check-in for all rooms housing a pet. Rooms may be in- enables owners to handle the dogs they bred with care and spected daily and any damage to the room will be reported to pride. The Eukanuba World Challenge is an international, the Director of Sales, discussed with the guest and handled invitation-only dog show, it will continue this year. (Last on a case by case basis. year dogs from 52 countries competed for prestigious inter- national recognition and prize money.) The cut off date for reservations must be received before
Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Reservations should be Beyond the excitement of the show rings, as an AKC Parent made by individual attendees directly with AVIA. A credit Club, we will be actively participating in one of the signa- card number of 1 night advance deposit will be required to ture events that takes place over the weekend the Meet the secure a room out of this block. Credit cards will be charged Breeds segment of the AKC/Eukanuba National Champion- for one night room and tax at time of reservation. Any credit ship. We will be on hand to meet and greet the public and card or check deposit will be refunded it notice is received educate them about the special characteristics of our won- by 6 p.m., Pacific Time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and a derful Poodle. cancellation number is obtained. If notice is not received by
6 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 the guest For those of you planning on making this trip, don’t forget will be responsible for one night’s room and tax, non-refund- that there are shows the week before which usually draw able. majors: December 4th and 5th is Shoreline Dog Fanciers; followed by Malibu Kennel Club on December 6th and 7th. So make sure you mark your calendars and start making your These shows are all located at the same location in Costa plans to join the American Kennel Club, Eukanuba and the Mesa. Then leading up to the AKC/Eukanuba National Poode Club of America this December, for what promises to Championship is: Beverly Hills Kennel Club on December be an exciting and unique experience. 9th, Los Encinos Kennel Club on December 10th, and Long
Beach Kennel Club on December 11th , all held at the Long Mary Ellen Fishler, Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. [email protected]
This years Regional Show Chairman is Mary Olund. Glenna The Poodle Papers Page 41 A.K.C. Delegates Corner
Gail Golab, PhD, DVM American Veterinary Medical Association ATTN: Animal Welfare Division 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
Dear Dr. Golab,
The Board of Governors, representing the membership of the Poodle Club of America, desires to defend the practice of docking tails in our breed. It is our job, as the parent club, to protect and advance the interests of Poodles. First, we do this by being the guardian of our breed standard, and second, by educating the public with regard to breeding, proper care, and maintenance. We support and encourage research activities designed to improve the health and welfare of Poodles. There- fore, it is our aim to discourage the AVMA’s current proposed policy of anti docking as a purely cosmetic procedure.
It is with some concern that the Poodle Club of America questions the AVMA’s standing on cropping and docking as an animal rights directive and not as a support of animal welfare; one being political and the other being a humanitarian issue. The docking of dogs tails is a practice which has been carried out for centuries in order to avoid tail damage, for hygiene and other reasons. There are over fifty traditionally docked breeds which are recognized by the American Kennel Club.
It seems that the AVMA’s conviction for the banning of this practice is based on the supposed possibility of the pain endured during the process, potential health risks (infection, incontinence, etc), and that somehow the animal will become physically or psychologically disadvantaged. From our research, it seems nothing could be further from the truth.
1. The tail bone in a 3-4 days old puppy is still only partially formed and the nervous system undeveloped and therefore the level of pain is less and fleeting. (1) A parallel can be drawn comparing tail docking to human circumcision. There can be no question as to which causes actual pain.
2. Poodles are very versatile dogs. They work and perform at any task requested of them. They hunt, track, do search and rescue, etc. A long tail can be easily damaged in the home as well as the field. A docked tail is less susceptible to damage . Once damaged, the tail is extremely difficult to heal, whether broken or split, sometimes requiring amputation. Since tail docking was banned in Sweden in 1989, there has been a massive increase in tail injuries among previously docked breeds.(2)
3. When done properly, the procedure is quick, with very little vascular involvement, and with therefore less chance for infection. It is the rare docking procedure that goes wrong when done at 3-4 days. Yet the early spay neuter policy currently being applauded has all kinds of serious chronic conditions that can develop ie. chronic incontinence in young dogs, CCL rupture, hip dysphasia and other serious medical issues. (3)
4. The Poodle has been around for centuries. In fact it is one of the oldest breeds. P. Howard Price was able to trace back as far as Roman and Greek coins, and there are also little poodles represented on some monuments about the time of the Emperor Augustus, approximately A.D. 30, and there is art work throughout the centuries displaying Poodles with docked tails.(4) The Poodle has maintained popularity, for work, service, and pleasure throughout time, seeming to dispel the issue of being physically or psychologically disadvantaged
The American Kennel Club recognizes tail docking, as prescribed in certain breed standards, as an acceptable practice integral to defining and preserving breed character, enhancing good health, and preventing injuries. The Poodle Club of America truly believes that the procedure of docking tails, when performed by a veterinarian, is safe and virtually pain free. We firmly believe that we, jointly with our veterinarians, should have the right to decide on the proper care and treatment of our pets. The Poodle Club of America is distressed with the AVMA’s attempt to misrepresent centuries of breed history by cont. on page 42 The Poodle Papers Page 42 cont. from page 41 using inflammatory verbiage, such as the words amputation and cosmetic mutilation, to inflame animal rights advocates. This wording is designed entirely to elicit emotional responses and destroy any possibility of logical consideration.
The Poodle Club of America respects and holds the AVMA and its members in the highest regard. You are a proven aca- demic, professional, and science based medical association. Your expertise enables all animal owners to make informed de- cisions concerning the healthcare needs of their animals, including preventative care. We are grateful. But our membership has been polling its veterinarians and we have not found a preponderance of veterinarians who are against the procedure of tail docking. Please initiate a review of your membership and the actual percentages of established American veterinarians against tail docking. We would be interested in seeing the compiled data. The Poodle Club of America respectfully requests that the AVMA reverse their anti crop and dock policy immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Fishler Representing the Membership and Board of Governors Poodle Club of America
References 1. Prof. Dr. R. Fritsch, Clinic of Veterinary Surgeons Justus Lieberg University report at http://www.cdb.org/vets/fritsch. htm 2. The Case for Tail Docking, http://www.netpets.com/dogs/healthspa/case4dock.html 3. Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for the Canine Athlete One Veterinarians Opinion, Chris Zinc DVM, PhD, DACVP, http://www.caninesports.com/SpayNeuter.html 4. P. Howard Price, The Miniature Poodle, Great Britain, 1960
Poodle Club of Central California Specialty October 16/17th followed by two days of all breed shows Del Valle Kennel Club
Friday, Oct. 16th All three varities-Mrs. Janet Leslie Buchanan Obedience-Alvin W. Eng
Saturday, Oct. 17th All three varities-Mr. Michael Gadsby Obedience-Mrs. Jill F. Urbina
Sunday and Monday, Oct. 18th/19th To Be Announced
The Poodle Papers Page 43 DELEGATES REPORT tacted at 919-816-3720 or [email protected], or visit the web at www.akc.org/canine-legislation. The main focus of the Annual Meeting of the AKC Delegates on March 10, 2009 was the election of the new Board of The group Realignment issue was presented and discussed Directors Class of 2013. Four new Directors were elected: again. Besides presenting the current recommendations, Lee Arnold, Delegate from the Southern Colorado Kennel this time Darrell Hayes, Vice President, Dog Show Judges, Club; Carl C. Ashby, III, Delegate from the United States discussed some of the procedures being put into place for Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Inc.; Alan Kalter, Delegate from judges to be prepared for the new groups. There was also the American Bullmastiff Association; and Dr. Robert D. discussion on the effect on Clubs who have Group Shows. Smith, Delegate from the Memphis Kennel Club. The American Kennel Club believes that the realignment Due to term limits taking effect for the first time this year, will help give more energy, and help revitalize current dog there were no incumbent candidates. In addition, Ronald H. shows. Menaker was re-elected as Chairman of the Board and Dr. Thomas M. Davies was elected as the new Vice-Chairman Also at this meeting there was a non-binding resolution of the board at a meeting of the AKC Board of Directors, passed by a majority of the Delegates asking the Board to convened after the Delegate Meeting. reconsider a program for mixed breeds. Previously, before I was the Delegate there were two votes taken that were The Beagle Field Trial Rules were amended, effective Janu- against this idea. But now after one hundred twenty five ary 1, 2011, to differentiate Beagle Field Trial Champion- years, where the American Kennel Club has been the na- ships by the three distinct hunting styles demonstrated in tions’s premier advocate for dogs and the people who love different field events. them, the AKC is now acting even more broadly and effec- tively as the dogs champion by announcing their new mixed The AKC then announced that the first stand alone AKC breed program. The Board of Directors voted unanimously Meet the Breeds event will take place at the Javits Center in after extensive research, including gathering feedback from New York City on October 17th and 18th, 2009. Pet Part- AKC Delegates, AKC Clubs, and mixed breed dog owners ners, Inc will be the anchor sponsor and the Cat Fanciers As- The program, includes a Listing Service and Competition sociation will participate displaying 41 breeds of cats. The Elegibility. This program starts October 1st, 2009. If you event will emphasize responsible ownership for both dogs would like to see all the information regarding this program and cats. Poodle Club of America will again be taking part contact [email protected]. in this endeavor. Please contact me if you are interested in working this booth. We have already had good response. As the Delegate for the Poodle Club of America, I have been asked to discuss some of our concerns over this regis- There was an extremely good presentation on the AKC’s in- try. Since poodles seem to be the breed of choice for mixed volvement in current legislation. breeds, we are worried how this registry will effect our res- The AKC’s Government Relations Department in 2008 cue efforts. (we have continued to rescue mixed breed poo- monitored 800 potential laws. dles along with pure bred). The foreseeable future is that So far, to date in 2009, they have dealt with 615 potential there could be a tremendous influx of these mixed breeds laws. This department does research and legislative anal- now that they have a registry. ysis, models new legislation, has developed direct contact with various lawmakers and has engaged the assistance of Please feel free to contact me with any of your concerns or the Federal bipartisan Lobbying Team of Greenberg and thoughts at [email protected] or 301-977-6789 Travrig. The Government Relations Department is work- ing with state federations and local dog clubs to protect the Mary Ellen Fishler rights of owners and breeders.
The web page for the Government Relations Department has a state level online tracking system with legislative e- “ Life is rather like a tin of sardines alerts and news updates. They encourage the support of the - we’re all of us looking for the key. “ AKC PAC and the Canine Legislation Support Fund. Pac supports dog friendly political candidates, (donations must be made by individuals); and the Canine Legislative Support ALAN BENNETT Fund supports advocacy and educational efforts, (individu- als and Clubs may contribute). For more information on any of the measures currently being monitored, they can be con- The Poodle Papers Page 44 : To Leslie A. Newing Leslie The Poodle Papers Aran Hill Rd. 200 Fairfield, Ct. 06824-1712 First Class Mail
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