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MIS SION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the ATTENTION DELEGATES integrity of its RMegIisStrSy, IpOroNmo ting the spSorTt Aof TpEurMebrEeNd dT ogs and breeding for type and function. ® NOTICE OF MEETING FTohuen Admederiin ca1n8 8K4e, ntnhelAKC Cluba nisd dites daicffailtieadte td o ourpghaonlidziantgio nths ea idnvteogcarittey foofr iths e Rpeugriset brrye, dp rdoomgo atisn ga ftahme islyp ocrot mofpapnuiroenb,r ead vdaongcs e acnad nibnree ehdeianlgthf oarndty pwe elal-nbd eifnugn,c wtioonrk. to protect the rights of all The next meeting of the Delegates will be Fdougn odwedneinrs1 a8n8d4 ,ptrhoe mAKCote raensd piotns saifbflieli adtoegd orwgnaenrizsahtipio. ns advocate for the pure bred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all held via video Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, dog owners and 805prom1 oAtrec ore Csopropnosribaltee dDorgiv oew, Snueirtseh 1ip0. 0, Raleigh, NC 276 17 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 276 17 December 2, 2020 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 Eastern Time. It will follow the Delegates Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 Website ...... www.akc.org Forum which will begin at 11:00 a.m. ET. Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 Website ...... www.akc.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, CHAIRMA N•DOMINIC P. CAROTA, VICE CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS RONALD H. CMLAESNSA KOEFR 2, 0C2H1 AIRMA N•DR. THOMAS MC.L DAASVSIE OSF, V2I0C2E 3 CHAIRMAN DELEGATES CREDENTIALS RITA J. BIDDLE DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN DOCMLAINSISC OP.F C 2A0R1O8 TA SCTELAVESNS OHFA M20B2L0 IN Claudia L. Burk, Bakersfield, CA, Kern DR.J TAHMOEMS ARS. DOAKVIES DANPAIETLR IJC. IAS MMY. TCHR,U EZ SQ. DRT. HJ.O CMHAASR LPEOSW GEARRS VIN WILLIAM J. FEENEY County Kennel Club RONALD H. MENAKER KAROCLLYANSNSE OMF. 2M0C2A4 TEER CLASS OF 2022 CLASS OF 2019 DR. CACRLAMSESN OLF. B2A0T2T1 AGLIA Dr. Timothy Carrion, Owings Mills, MD, CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD DR. MICHAEL KNIGHT DHRA. RCOALRDM “ERNE LD.” B TAATTTRAOG LIIIIA RITA J. BIDDLE DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES KARDOOLMYNINNICE PM. C. MARCOATTA EER Swamp Dog Retriever Club ANN WALLIN ANN WALLIN THOMAS POWERS RONALD H. MENAKER, ChairmaHnA ERmVEeYri tMu.s WOODING Carey Fayram, Gilroy, CA, Del Monte Kennel DDEENNIIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Offffiicciioo Club EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DENNIS B. SPRUNG GIINA M. DINARDO JOTSHEEPOHD VO.R BEA PFFHUILTLOIP, JS R. Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Stokesdale, NC, St. President Executive Secretary Chiief Financial Offiicerr Chiief Executive Offiicerr Petersburg Dog Fanciers Association
VICE PRESIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS Heidi Henningson, Springfield, NE, JAY WAKS KIRSTEN BAHLKE BRANDI HUNTER Senior ExecutiKvIe RSTEN BAHLKEV,i cPeu rPerberseidd eCnotnsumer DemanPdublic Relations & American Chesapeake Club Vice President & MARK PDuUreNbNre, dE xCeocnustuivmee Vr iDcem Parendsident Communications General Counsel KEITH FRAZIER, Executive CVYicNeT HPrIAe sBidEeAnGtL, EBS usiness SuppDoOrUt GS eLrJvUicNeGs REN Michael L. Moscowitz, New Haven, CT, ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSSKHY EILAA GssOiFstFaE n, tG Goevneerrnaml Cenout nRseelal tions Sports & Events Executive Vice President & Shoreline Retriever Club Chief GrowthB ROAffNicDeIr HUNTER , PubMlicA RKe lDatUioNnN s & CommunicHaEtAioTnHs ER MCMANUS DOUG LJUNGREN, ExSeecnuitoivr eV iVciec eP rPerseidsiednet nt, SporDtse p& utEyv Genents eral Counsel Sherri Swabb, Sugarcreek Township, OH, THERESA CHIN Registration & Senior Vice PresiHdEeAnTt HER MCMusAtoNmUSe,r Deepvueltoyp Gmeennetral CounsMeAl RI-BETH O’NEILL Dayton Dog Training Club Planning & Operations MARI-BETH O’NEILL, S port Services Sport Services KEITH FRAZIER AIDEN COLIE PAULA SPEBCuTsOinR e, sCso Srpuoprpaotret Services ELIZABETH SOROTA Laurie Zembrzuski, Leesburg, VA, Senior Vice PresideDnAt PHNA STeRrvAicUeS s,/ BNuCs Finaecsilsit yD eOvpes lopment Marketing Technology Bedlington Terrier Club of America TIM THOMASSH,E JILuAd gGiOnFgF OE perations DAPHNA STRAUS JAY WAKS, Senior ExeGcouvteirvnem Veicnet RPreelastiidoenns t & GeneBruasli nCeosusn sDeelvelopment
TRIAL BOARDS Nominating Committee APPEALSA TPRPIEAALL BS OTARRIADL BOARTD RIAL BOARD MEMBERS (cnt’dT)R IAL P E BROFAORRDM CAHNACIRES TRIAL BOARD MARTHA FELRTAELNPSHT EDINE,L E DSQE.O, C, EHSAQIR. , CHAIR CHARLES FOLEY THERESAJ DOOSWEPELHL ,B EESNQA. GE, ESQ. The AKC Board of Directors, at its July 2020 BARBARAM WAR. TMHIEAN FEERL,T EESNQS.T EIN, ESQ. ROGER HARTINGER BARBATRIMA PCEANRNWY, IELSEQ, .ESQ., CHAIR BARBARBA RPBEANRNAY, WE.S MQ.I E NER, ESQ. MEDORA HARPER LAURIE RAYMJOONHDN, ERSUQS. SELL DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ. DONNA HERZIG TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS TRIAL BOARD CHAIRS CARL HOLDER ALTERNATES You can also read the Secretary’s Pages in the THERESA DROW. KELLA, UESQ A NSELM PERFORMANCE TBRILIALL T EBAOGAURED CHARLES FOLEY LAURIE MAULUCCID AVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR EUGENIA HUNTER, ESQ. ROBERT W. MONTLER ROGER HARTINGER DR. ROBERT MYALL TIM CARWILE, ESQ. LAURIE RAYMMEODNOD,R EAS QH.A RPER HON. JAMES PHINIZY JOHN RUSSELL DR. ROBERT MYALL ALTERNATES TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS ROBERT STEIN BERNARD SCHWARTZ MIKE NECAISE DR. KLAUS ANSELM BETTY-ANNE STENMARK BETTY-ANNE STENMARK SYLVIA THOMAS BILL TEAGUE KATHI BRJOAMWENS WHITE Click here to read the September 2020 issue!
AKC GAZETTE 1 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES meeting, elected the Nominating Committee imposed a $10,000 fine, for conduct prejudi - that is to select candidates for vacancies on the cial to purebred dogs, purebred dog events, or Board of Directors that are to be filled at the the best interests of the American Kennel March 2021 Delegates Meeting. There are Club based on their violation of the AKC’s four vacancies for the Class of 2025. Judicial or Administrative Determination of The Nominating Committee members are: Inappropriate Treatment Policy: Ms. Nancy Fisk, Chair, Hockamock KC Effective August 11, 2020: Viola Burgos, Naugatuck Valley KC Mr. Darryl Butler (Harrisburg, PA) Belgian Eduardo Toshio Fugiwara, Fort Lauderdale Malinois, German Shepherd Dog Dog Club Ms. Marjorie Satterfield (Shiatook, OK) Doug Johnson, Colorado Springs Kennel Club Multiple Breeds Harold Miller, American Foxhound Club CONFORMATION JUDGES Alternates: Letters concerning judges and provisional Marge B Calltharp, Chinese Shar-Pei Club of judges should be addressed to the Judging Op - America erations Department at PO Box 900062, Melanie Steele, Abilene Kennel Club Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST NOTICE applicants should be addressed to the Com - The AKC’s Management Disciplinary panion Events Department in North Carolina. Committee has suspended Mr. Richard The American Kennel Club will, at the re - Whetsell (Prairie Grove, AR) from all AKC quest of a judge or judge applicant, provide privileges for five years and imposed a $1,000 that individual with copies of letters received fine, effective August 11, 2020, for submitting regarding their judging qualifications. As a re - false applications to register or transfer which sult, it should be understood that any such affect the Stud book and submitting applica - correspondence will be made available, upon tions to register litters containing false certifi - request, to the judge or judge applicant cations as to the signature of one of the own - It is the responsibility of all Conformation ers. (Rottweilers) and Junior Showmanship judges to notify the Judging Operations Department of any NOTICE changes or corrections to their address, The AKC’s Management Disciplinary phone, fax or emails. These changes are very Committee has suspended the following indi - important because they affect your judges’ viduals from all AKC privileges for life and record, the web site and the Judges Directory.
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Please notify Judging Operations by email at King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Chinese [email protected]. Cresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Italian Grey - hounds, Manchester Terriers, Papillons, APPLICANTS Pekingese, Pomeranians, Shih Tzu The following persons applications have been Mrs. Regina (Regi) Lee Bryant (105299) CA submitted for the breed(s) specified but they are (209) 327-8778 NOT eligible to accept assignments. [email protected] Australian Cattle Dogs, Border Collies, NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS CardiganWelsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh Ms. Gerri C. Auchincloss (108458) MD Corgis, JS [email protected] Ms. Mary Jane Carberry (49892) NC Wirehaired Pointing Griffons (336) 698-0809 Ms. Elaine Demopoulos (108485) NJ [email protected] (321) 948-2285 Balance of Toy Group (Maltese, Papillons, [email protected] Pomeranians, Pugs, Toy Fox Terriers) Rhodesian Ridgebacks Mrs. April Clyde (52836) DE Ms. Karen F. Fitzpatrick (108457) IL (302) 542-3033 (815) 351-8118 [email protected] [email protected] Brussels Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Border Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers Spaniels, Silky Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows, Coton de Tulear, Lhasa Apsos ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS Mrs. Mary Faeth (101477) CA Mr. Jerry A. Berkowitz (3631) FL (530) 210-7791 (610) 716-2906 [email protected] [email protected] Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly- Labrador Retrievers Coated Retrievers, Gordon Setters, Irish Mr. Douglas E. Broadfoot (96999) VA Water Spaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas [email protected] Mrs. Debra Ferguson-Jones (95483) WA Basset Hounds, Petits Bassets Griffons (425) 228-9750 Vendeens, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos [email protected] Ms. Judith A. Brown (0253) TX Airedale Terriers, Bull Terriers, Cairn Terri - (713) 249-3364 ers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Wire Fox Ter - [email protected] riers, Russell Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Affenpinschers, Brussels Griffons, Cavalier Skye Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers
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Mr. Lloyd Graser (16626) TN [email protected] (262) 844-0160 Alaskan Malamutes, Anatolian Shepherds, [email protected] Dogues de Bordeaux, German Pinschers, Barbets, American Water Spaniels, Cocker Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Spaniels, Weimaraners Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Bergamasco Mr. Duff M. Harris (91790) CA Sheepdogs, Berger Picards, Polish Lowland (714) 425-0454 Sheepdogs, Pumik [email protected] Miss Sandra Lex (7136) CAN Balance of Terrier Group (American Hairless (416) 252-9957 Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Cesky Terriers, [email protected] Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Manchester Terri - Border Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Smooth Fox ers, Sealyham Terriers) Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Lakeland Terri - Mr. Thomas L. Hossfeld (36941) AZ ers, Welsh Terriers, West Highland White (520) 297-4227 Terriers [email protected] Ms. Melinda L. Lyon (5917) KY Bluetick Coonhounds, Greyhounds, Otter - (502) 608-8147 hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Po - [email protected] dengo Pequenos, Scottish Deerhounds Dachshunds, Bichons Frises, Bulldogs, Nor - Dr. John V. Ioia (3948) NY wegian Lundehunds, Tibetan Spaniels, Ti - (845) 338-2121 betan Terriers [email protected] Mrs. Carol Makowski (18958) CO Balance of Terrier Group (Bull Terriers, (303) 665-9007 Miniature Bull Terriers, Miniature Schnau - [email protected] zers, Sealyham Terriers, Skye Terriers, Grand Bassets Griffons Vendeens Staffordshire Bull Terriers) Mrs. Janice L. McClary (4812) CA Mr. Richard Todd Jackson (94771) MD (562) 697-6212 (202) 491-5513 [email protected] [email protected] Golden Retrievers, Black Russian Terriers, American Water Spaniels, Irish Water Giant Schnauzers, Scottish Terriers, Cavalier Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Affenpinschers, King Charles Spaniels, Havanese Manchester Terriers, Pekingese Mrs. Knowlton A. Reynders (15203) NH Mr. Douglas A. Johnson (17190) IN (603) 938-5885 (812) 332-5923 [email protected]
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Dachshunds, Grand Bassets Griffons Ms. Mimi Winkler (65274) NY Vendeens, Ibizan Hounds, Otterhounds, (914) 617-9414 Pharaoh Hounds, Plott Hounds, Portuguese [email protected] Podengo Pequenos, Salukis, Dogues de Bor - Bulldogs, French Bulldogs deaux, Silky Terriers Mr. Harold Tatro (31708) TX JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTS (817) 320-8739 Ms. Peggy L. Coffman (108555) OH [email protected] (440) 477-6126 Affenpinschers, Cavalier King Charles [email protected] Spaniels, Chihuahuas, English Toy Spaniels, Mrs. Kathryn Rendina (108439) OH Italian Greyhounds, Papillons, Pekingese, [email protected] Pomeranians, Poodles, Silky Terriers, York - Ms. Grace Ann Szczurek (108487) IL shire Terriers (630) 940-3137 Mrs. Helen G. Tomb-Taylor (23264) TX [email protected] (963) 321-0132 [email protected] ADJUNCT JUDGING APPLICANTS American Eskimo Dogs, Bichons Frises, Mr. Richard Todd Jackson (94771) MD Coton de Tulear, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz, 202-491-5513 Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Norwegian Lunde - [email protected] hunds, Schipperkes, Tibetan Spaniels, Ti - Biewer Terriers betan Terriers, Xoloitzcuintli Mr. Gregg G. Kantak (94772) MD Mrs. Cindy Vogels (6275) CO 301-392-3646 (303) 589-8395 [email protected] [email protected] Biewer Terriers Bichons Frises, Bulldogs, Chow Chows, Dal - matians, French Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, PERMIT JUDGES Shiba Inu The following persons have been approved Ms. Sandy Weaver (94535) GA on a Permit basis for the designated breeds in (770) 310-6932 accordance with the current judging approval [email protected] process. They may now accept assignments and Bullmastiffs, Portuguese Water Dogs, Ti - the fancy may still offer comments to Judging betan Mastiffs, American Eskimo Dogs, Dal - Operations. matians, Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli
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NEW BREED PERMIT JUDGES ADDITIONAL BREED PERMIT JUDGES Ms. Cheryl Burns (103979) PA Mrs. Emily K (Fish) Barnhart (92354) WA (610) 223-6849 (360) 904-5765 [email protected] [email protected] Akitas Barbets, German Wirehaired Pointers, Nova Ms. Sheryl A. Cammarata (108245) CO Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Otterhounds, (970) 231-4554 Siberian Huskies [email protected] Mrs. Lorraine Wegmann Bisso (6094) LA Golden Retrievers, JS (504) 782-1652 Mr. James Dagan (108235) CO [email protected] [email protected] Bloodhounds, Dalmatians Siberian Huskies Mr. John F. Booth (6914) TX Ms. Lynne Dagan (108236) CO (210) 487-0805 (719) 683-4799 [email protected] [email protected] Azawakhs, Basenjis, Grand Bassets Griffons Siberian Huskies Vendeens, Greyhounds, Harriers, Ibizan Ms. Barbara Madrigrano (108197) WI Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, (414) 915-7536 Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Pharaoh [email protected] Hounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, Scot - Golden Retrievers tish Deerhounds Ms. Fay G. Rogstad (108279) WI Dr. Andrea Bradford MD (57438) GA (715) 896-3148 (770) 294-1214 [email protected] [email protected] Great Danes Balance of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, Cavalier Ms. Deborah Shindle (15129) FL King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Cresteds, Pomera - (772) 696-1556 nians, Poodles, Toy Fox Terriers) [email protected] Mr. Joseph Buchanan (104137) PA Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Pembroke Welsh (610) 931-3670 Corgis [email protected] Mrs. Pam Tozzi (103864) CO Borzois, Cirneco dell’Etna, Otterhounds, [email protected] Petit Bassets Griffons Vendeens Great Danes Mr. Michael Canalizo (17022) NY (727) 946-1880 [email protected]
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Barbets, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Curly Ms. Donna Gilbert (58963) CT Coated Retreivers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling (203) 253-5422 Retrievers, Irish Red and White Setters, [email protected] Clumber Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Spinoni Flat Coated Retrievers, Pulik Italiani, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons *Permit status approval for Lagotti Romagnoli, Dr. Lisa M. Costello (101255) IL Pumik pending satisfactory completion of required (630) 625-2019 measurement and/or weighing test. [email protected] Mr. David W. Haddock (18846) TN American Foxhounds, Basenjis, Beagles, Grand Bas - (615) 430-4773 sets Griffons Vendeens, Otterhounds, Petit Bassets [email protected] Griffons Vendeens, Pharaoh Hounds, Treeing Bearded Collies, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Walker Coonhounds Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervurens, Bergamasco Ms. Pamela DeHetre (66060) GA Sheepdogs, Berger Picards, Bouvier des (770) 329-3044 Flandres, Canaan Dogs, Cardigan Welsh Cor - [email protected] gis, Pulik Alaskan Malamutes, German Pinschers, Giant Ms. Carolyn Herbel (4112) OK Schnauzers, Komondorok, Bulldogs (405) 823-1509 Mr. J. Calvin Dykes (100595) OR [email protected] (541) 562-1447 Afghan Hounds, Grand Bassets Griffons [email protected] Vendeens, Norwegian Elkhounds, Treeing Bichon Frises, Norwegian Lundehunds, Ti - Walker Coonhounds betan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers, Pekingese Ms. Dawn Hitchcock (100299) SC Mrs. Sharon L. Dykes (100581) OR (864) 238-2742 (541) 562-1447 [email protected] [email protected] Chihuahuas, English Toy Spaniels, Maltese, Bichon Frises, Norwegian Lundehunds, Shiba Pomeranians, Poodles, Silky Terriers, Toy Inu, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers Fox Terriers Mrs. Nancy Eilks (23143) WI Mr. Ronald V. Horn (65755) CO (920) 650-2299 (303) 797-8642 [email protected] [email protected] Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boerboels, Boxers, Brussels Griffons, Havanese, Pomeranians Bullmastiffs, Dogue de Bordeaux, Greater Mr. Jamie Hubbard (80432) IN Swiss Mountain Dogs (812) 332-5923 [email protected]
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American Hairless Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Mr. David J. Kirkland (6340) NC Terriers, Wire Fox Terriers, Glen of Imaal (919) 774-0989 Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, [email protected] Welsh Terriers, Cavalier King Charles American Foxhounds, Black and Tan Coon - Spaniels, Berger Picards, Cardigan Welsh hounds, Cirneco dell’Etna, Grand Bassets Corgis, Pulik, Pumik Griffons Vendeens, Ibizan Hounds, Otter - Ms. Robin A. Hug (67358) CO hounds, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, (303) 717-1702 Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Podengo Pe - [email protected] quenos, Scottish Deerhounds Balance of Working Group (Dogo Argenti - Ms. Nancy Liebes (5170) IN nos, Dogue de Bordeaux, Neapolitan Mas - (713) 254-8106 tiffs, Saint Bernards), Entlebucher Mountain [email protected] Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis American Hairless Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Mr. Kristofer Kelso (40630) CT Smooth Fox Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Rat Ter - (203) 520-3867 riers, West Highland White Terriers [email protected] Barbets, Weimaraners, Ibizan Hounds Mr. Brian Meyer (15140) IL Ms. Gloria Kerr (17561) AZ (815) 332-4848 (520) 861-5211 [email protected] [email protected] Airedale Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, American English Coonhounds, Azawakhs, Scottish Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Ter - Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon - riers, Welsh Terriers, West Highland White hounds, Borzois, Ibizan Hounds, Pharaoh Terriers Hounds, Plott Hounds, Redbone Coon - Mrs. Cindy Meyer (15141) IL hounds, Salukis (815) 332-4848 Dr. Adam Stafford King (49694) IL [email protected] (812) 568-6972 Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon - [email protected] hounds, Dachshunds, Ibizan Hounds, Otter - Balance of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, Chi - hounds, Pharaoh Hounds nese Crested, Italian Greyhounds, Manches - Mr. Ken J. Murray (44568) IL ter Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese, (847) 910-6063 Pomeranians, Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers, [email protected] Yorkshire Terriers), Labrador Retreivers, Balance of Toy Group (Biewer Terriers, Brussels Bull Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chi -
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nese Cresteds, Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Smooth Fox Terri - Chins, Pomeranians, Poodles, Pugs, Shih Tzu, ers, Irish Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Toy Fox Terriers) Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Staffordshire Mr. Bradley K. Odagiri (94657) HI Bull Terriers, West Highland White Terriers (808) 389-7931 *Permit status approval for Manchester Terriers [email protected] pending satisfactory completion of required meas - Balance of Non-Sporting Group (Norwegian urement and/or weighing test. Lundehunds), Afghan Hounds, Azawakhs, Mr. Andrew Ritter (92968) NJ Bloodhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds, Grey - (908) 996-7355 hounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds, Ger - [email protected] man Shepherd Dogs, Pulik, Spanish Belgian Malinois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Waterdogs Berger Picards, Briards, Cardigan Welsh Cor - Ms. Sheila Dee Paske (46304) CA gis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pumik (530) 668-8700 Ms. Lily Russell (74429) IA [email protected] (319) 795-3305 Balance of Hound Group (American English [email protected] Coonhounds, American Foxhounds, English Australian Cattle Dogs, Beauceron, Belgian Foxhounds, Harriers, Plott Hounds, Red - Laekenois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Finnish bone Coonhounds) Lapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Norwe - Mrs. Michelle Quesada (96333) CA gian Buhnunds, Spanish Water Dogs, (310) 629-5478 Swedish Vallhunds [email protected] Mr. John Schoeneman (98359) NC Chinese Shar Pei, Lowchens (704) 455-8114 *Permit status approval for Poodles, Shiba Inu [email protected] pending satisfactory completion of required meas - Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Bel - urement and/or weighing test. gian Tervuren, Berger Picards, Canaan Mrs. Sharon G. Reynolds (98177) VA Dogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik, (434) 237-4451 Swedish Vallhunds [email protected] Mr. Gus Sinibaldi (103241) NC Afghan Hounds, Borzois, Ibizan Hounds (954) 614-9308 Mr. Eric J. Ringle (6564) FL [email protected] (954) 614-0851 Balance of Non-Sporting Group (Bichon [email protected] Frises, Coton de Tulear, Finnish Spitz, Low - Bedlington Terriers, Border Terriers, Cairn chens, Norwegian Lundehunds, Schip -
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perkes, Tibetan Terriers), Cavalier King their privileges for the following: Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Silky Terriers, Ms.Laurie Telfair (18751) TX JS-Limited German Shorthaired Pointers, Labrador Re - Mr. Joseph Smith (95833) CA trievers (510) 682-4335 [email protected] RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGE Balance of Working Group (Chinooks, Dogo Dr. Sandra B. Barker Argentinos, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Komondor, Neapolitan Mas - EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGE tiffs, Saint Bernards) Mrs. Sue Mills Mrs. Helene Stearns (101598) PA Mrs. Karen S. Riddle (570) 595-3097 APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTERED [email protected] NAME PREFIX Border Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Soft The following applications for abreed-specific Coated Wheaten Terriers, Welsh Terriers Registered Name Prefix have been submitted to *Permit status approval for French Bulldogs The American Kennel Club. Letters in regard to pending satisfactory completion of required meas - these applications should be addressed to Gina urement and/or weighing test. DiNardo, Executive Secretary: Ms. Claire Wisch-Abraham (100709) VA A’LORING-Vizslas- Alexandra R. Lorenti and (443) 822-0982 Allyson R. Lorenti [email protected] BEARFOOT BALOO-Olde English Sheepdogs- Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Sussex Inger Martens Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Vizslas, Weimaran - BIRDWING- Beaucerons- Susan Griffin and Jack ers Carney Mrs. Tami Worley (90328) OR BIRKLINE- Doberman Pinschers- Samary K (503) 318-2847 Birkline [email protected] CANEY BRANCH- French Bulldogs- Ellyn Hut - Australian Shepherds son *Permit status approval for Shetland Sheepdogs CHICKASAW-Golden Retrievers- Harry L. Erick - pending satisfactory completion of required meas - son and Bernadette Erickson urement and/or weighing test. CONQUEST-Labrador Retrievers, Golden Re - trievers- Kristen Creamer-Allison CONFORMATION JUDGE: RESIGNED BREED COYLETY-Border Collie-Denise M Coyle and The judge below has notified AKC to resign Thomas J Coyle
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KALON-Doberman Pinschers-Rachael P Kelsey Derek Gordon PATRIOT FARM- Boston Terriers- Lorraine MK HAUS– German Shepherd Dogs– Kara L. Spin - Chapman ner & Mike Spinner PETITE FLEUR-Pugs-Patricia A. Manney and MORENA– Australian Shepherd -Olga Ledya & Peter M. Manney Sofiya Blankenship PINNACLE- BOXERS- Julie Lawrence and NEVANI– Golden Retrievers- Nicole M. DiOrio Michael Shepherd REGALIA– Akita- Carol D. Laubscher & Terri L. Mar - POINT BREAK-Australian Shepherds-Tracy L. tin Marek RELGALF –Norwegian Elkhounds – George G. QB - Boston Terriers- Dominic Koon and Jodi Matthews Koon SIREN– Bichon Frise- Amanda L. Aaron REGAL- Chinese Cresteds-Norma M Feldman SPELLBOUNDS–Maltese– Helene M. Rezek and Douglas C. Feldman STONECREST– Labrador Retriever- Claire White- RICK’S- Labrador Retrievers-Rick E. Dickman Peterson & William N. Peterson ROYALWORTH-Dachshunds-Paige Horne SUNLIT- Afghan Hound & Chinese Cresteds- Tara RUKAYA-Rhodesian Ridgebacks-Tayler Suterko M. Richardson STONESIDE- German Wirehaired Pointers-Brad WILLYNWOOD- American Staffordshire Terrier- Fetner William F. Peterson TWISTED ACRES-Mudi and Border Collies-Re - ARTISTRY’S – Pomeranians- Marina Persic Lehn becca W. Ingersoll BELLA NOTTE’S - Labrador Retriever- Angela M. ULYSSES-Shetland Sheepdogs-Chris U. Putnam Rice and Kristine L. Putnam BLUE RUN- Portuguese Water Dogs- Cheryl W Hoofnagle and Juanita Casey REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED BLULAKE-Kerry Blue Terriers- Phillip J. Lemieux The following applications for a breed-specific and Jose C. Benavidez Registered Name Prefix have been granted: BUCKSKIN- Boxers – V. J. Ferguson BLUE HEAVEN – Labrador Retrievers – Dori CATOCTINMTN- Bulldogs Debbie S. Morrison Lenaeus & Rachael Lenaeus COOL RUNNIN- Dachshunds- Roberta C. McKay CASEN POINT – Vizslas- Carter Forbes and Dickie R. Rice CHERRYHILL – Shetland Sheepdogs- Rachel R. EARTHBORN- Miniature American Shepherds- Perkins Josephine W. Zukas CHOPTANK – Norfolk Terriers – Kay R. Graham & ENERGON- Bull Terriers- Pamela Pichilli Tom J. Graham III HEARTLAND- Havanese- Sandy McCabe & Kevin LANSDOWNE –Irish Wolfhound– Eliza Gordon & McCabe
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HHK- Australian Shepherds- Vivian Beard JINGLE- Boston Terriers- Jill M. Moore KASSEL- Poodles- Debra L. Smith KNOLLWOOD- Golden Retrievers- Caroline A. Ca - farelli AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. LIL DESCHUTES- Dachshunds- Debi K. Ferrante LINDMAR- Kerry Blue Terriers- Linda M. Hickey MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAPLEWOOD- Vizslas- Amanda G. Mize & Brandon AKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, L. Mize NY AND VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE OUTBARK-German Shorthaired Pointers- Erica R. AUGUST 11, 2020 Walker & Shane J. Walker STARFIRE- Giant Schnauzers- Marianne Mazzenga & The Board convened via Video Conference on Keli Mazzenga Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 11:02 a.m. STONEY BROOKS- Xoloitzcuintli- Dorothy Baker SUDOX- Dachshunds- Susan D. Thomas Mr. Sprung was present in the NY Office. All TIFFANY- Miniature American Shepherds- Melissa other Directors participated in the meeting by Tiffany & Mark Tiffany telephone or video conference. The Executive THUNDER PAWS- Siberian Huskies- Scott M. Barber Secretary was present in the NY Office and TIMELESS- Cocker Spaniels- Michelle L. Juliussen participated by video conference. TWILIGHT-Staffordshire Bull Terriers- Chiara Craw - ford The July 14, 2020 Board meeting minutes, VERDES PAMPAS-Dogo Argentino-Aurea R. Gia - copies of which had been provided to all comelli & Rogers R. Silveira Directors, were reviewed. VON STELLAR AWF-German Shepherds- Austin W. Fowler & Rebecca C. White Upon a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by WAIDMAN- Irish Red and White Setters- Christina Mr. Sweetwood, the July 14, 2020 Board meet - Phillips ing minutes were unanimously approved. WINDSONG-Biewer Terriers-Debarah G. Billings WODEN-Mudi-Chris Echard PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mr. Sprung complimented the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the entire Board of Directors on the diligence and productivity of their meetings in a one-day time frame as well as appreciating the quality of work by the field
AKC GAZETTE 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES and in-office staffs. Pursell provided an overview on the software solutions that will be utilized during the Aggregate entries are 55% below year over September Delegate Zoom meeting in order year totals or minus 921,438 thru June 2020. to implement the Delegate Committee elec - Combined with 57% of our events being can - tions and the votes on proposed rule changes. celled we are taking a very conservative out - look but remain positive in the big picture. Legal Update: The Board reviewed a legal update as of July Virtual offerings are engaging fanciers and 2020. welcoming people new to AKC, we are researching ways for expansion in this area. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - Registration continues to increase amidst the cuss sensitive business matters. Nothing was temporary spike in demand for puppies. reported out of this session. Multiple departments are collaborating on leveraging this interest with offers tailored to FINANCE new registrants. Ted Phillips, Chief Financial Officer, provided a financial update for the six months ended At the same time, we are experiencing June 30, 2020: increases in social media and a strong e-com - We continue to provide a positive picture of merce uptick for products in our online shop AKC’s operations in a most challenging time. and of our brand’s legacy offerings specifically YTD Net Operating Income is $5,492 million for core constituents. which is $3,064 million higher than the same period in 2019. This is primarily due to A number of presentations will be part of increased revenues from litter and dog regis - today’s meeting including IT, Finance, trations, merchandise sales, and admissions to Government Relations, Marketing, AKC Meet the Breeds® held in January 2020. Broadcasting, Sponsorship and Media Expenses are a significant driver toward Net Advertising Sales. Operating Income as a result of containment measures that reduced overall costs to a level September Delegate Meeting – Balloting System slightly lower than the same period in 2019. Demonstration: YTD Revenue increases were offset by lower Tim Pursell, Director, IT Operation, partici - revenue from Recording & Service Fees which pated in this portion of the meeting. Mr. includes Event Services.
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Total Revenues were lower than the 2020 for Board members even if there are no candi - budget by $(902k) or (2.2%). Total Expenses dates running in opposition to the were lower than the 2020 budget by $(6,046) Nominating Committee’s Slate. The million or (15%). Beaumont Kennel Club is proposing an One item of note which projects positive direc - amendment that will add wording into the tion toward future events, fulfillment activities Bylaws so that if no valid additional nomina - reported an increase in expenses in June vs. tions are received by the Executive Secretary; May due to requests for Event Kits, as well as no balloting will be required, and the CGC and Puppyfolders. Nominating Committee's slate shall be declared elected. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED (unani - Services; Sheila Goffe, Vice President, mously) to approve the proposed amendment Government Relations; Brandi Hunter, Vice submitted by the Beaumont Kennel Club. The President, Communications and Public proposed amendment will be read at the Relations; and Ashley Jacot, Director, September Delegate meeting for a VOTE at Education, participated in this portion of the the December Delegate meeting. meeting. Proposed Amendment to Article VIII, Section 7: Proposed Amendment to Article VIII, Section 7 of SECTION 7. All elections shall be by ballot; the AKC Bylaws except, if no valid additional nominations are The Board reviewed a proposed amendment received by the Executive Secretary by to Article VIII, Section 7 of the Bylaws of the November 15; the Nominating Committee's American Kennel Club, Inc. which was submit - slate shall be declared elected at the annual ted by the Beaumont Kennel Club in accor - meeting and no balloting will be required. If dance with Article XX, Sections 1 and 3 of the no valid additional nomination(s) are received Bylaws. by the Executive Secretary by November 15; Article VIII of AKC Bylaws addresses the for any partial term up for election, the partial Nominating Committee and Elections. term candidate shall be declared elected at Currently Section 7 of Article VIII reads: SEC - the annual meeting and no balloting will be TION 7. All elections shall be by ballot. required. The wording of the current Bylaw, strictly interpreted, requires AKC to hold an election
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Proposed Amendment to Article IV, Section 1 of approve the proposed Bylaw amendment. the AKC Bylaws The proposed Bylaw amendment will be read The Board reviewed a proposed amendment at the September Delegate meeting for a to Article IV, Section 1 of the Bylaws of the VOTE at the December Delegate meeting. American Kennel Club, Inc. which was submit - ted by the Delegate Parent Club Committee in American Hairless Terrier Stud Book accordance with Article XX, Sections 1 and 3 The Board reviewed a memo from the of the Bylaws. American Hairless Terrier Club of America The proposed Amendment if approved will requesting to keep the Stud Book Open for prohibit local breed specialty clubs from the Breed. This will be discussed further at the becoming member clubs of the AKC. October Board meeting.
Proposed Amendment to Article IV, Section 1: Small Munsterlander – Advance to Miscellaneous ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP The Board reviewed a request from the Small SECTION 1. All multi-breed Clubs or Munsterlander Club of America (SMCA). The Associations which have held at least three SMCA, seeks approval to move the Small Dog Shows, Obedience Trials, Field Trials, or Munsterlander breed into the Miscellaneous Agility Trials in consecutive years under rules Class. of the AKC and all Parent Specialty Clubs which have been or shall be formed for the Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - improvement of any breed of purebred dogs onded by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED shall be eligible to become members of the (unanimously) to consider the matter at this AKC. meeting, waiving the normal notice proce - Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded dures. by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to consider the matter at this meet - Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded ing, waiving the normal notice procedures. by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to approve the breed for eligibility in Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded the Miscellaneous Class as of January 1, 2021. by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (In favor: Dr. Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Dr. New Breed for Foundation Stock Service ® – Davies, Dr. Garvin, Dr. Knight, Ms. McAteer, Japanese Akitainu Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Smyth, Mr. The Board was advised that the Foundation Tatro, Mrs. Wallin; abstained: Mr. Hamblin) to Stock Service (FSS) Committee recently
AKC GAZETTE 15 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES approved a petition for the Japanese Akitainu Canine College - Breed Courses and Exams to be accepted into the FSS program. The The Pekingese, Bernese Mountain Dog and Japanese Akitainu Club of America requested Caviler King Charles Spaniel courses launched the Japanese Akitainu be approved for record - in quarter 2, with 100% of learners reporting ing into the FSS program with a Non-Sporting that they would recommend the course to oth - Group designation. ers. The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno and Australian Shepherd courses were updated in AKC Communications Q2 Report Quarter 2 and the Whippet and Silky Terrier The Board reviewed a report on the AKC courses are currently under development. Communications department’s media cover - age totals and activity highlights for the sec - Breeder Education ond quarter of 2020. The “Selection of Breeding Stock”, “Kennel Blindness”, and “Genetic Health” courses were TOTALS: completely redesigned and relaunched in Clips Evaluated in Q2: 4,329 quarter 2, featuring the most up to date infor - Q2 Audience Reached: 5,211,042,070 mation, as well as state of the art interactivities. Publicity Value for Q2: $11,510,343.29 The breeder exams for “Pedigree”, “Selection *Numbers and values provided by the third- of Breeding Stock”, “Kennel Blindness”, and party media monitoring platform Cision. “Genetic Health” were updated in Quarter 2.
Highlights include announcing the most pop - Special Projects ular dog breeds in an exclusive online piece The Safe Handling course was launched in with the Associated Press. More than 1,300 Quarter 2 and the AKC FIT Dog Level 1 clips resulted, including CBS News, Martha course was developed and launched in Stewart Living, CNN, TODAY and broadcast Quarter 2. affiliates across the country, among others. Public Education AKC Education Q2 Report The AKC PupPals Program has had tremen - The Board reviewed a memo that provided an dous success since its launch in August 2019. update of Education department’s activities The COVID-19 pandemic left many feeling and accomplishments for the second quarter isolated, so Public Education worked collabo - of 2020 as well as a status update of current ratively with Marketing and Communications projects and initiatives. to expand the AKC PupPals Program to reach both children and adults with video PupPal
AKC GAZETTE 16 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES messages. The Education Department Kids, launched in quarter 2. This program received over 320 dog video submissions and provides participants with a new breed each more than 600 requests for PupPal videos. week about which they can learn. Children Nominees included healthcare workers, indi- navigate through a variety of fun activities and viduals in the hospital, and those in quaran- view interactive videos about the breed, before tine seeking a positive message. finally earning a sticker of the breed that they can add to their AKC Breed of the Week To assist parents and teachers during this diffi- sticker chart. These courses are on AKC cult time, Public Education created online Canine College and are free. activities for children to do at home with their dogs. These activities include, “do it yourself As Public Education continues to work agility,” creating art with your dog, and mak- towards growing our resources for diverse ing your own dog treats. audiences, several resources were created in Quarter 2 that are geared towards exceptional Building on the success of the AKC Patch learners. Exceptional learners are those that Program, Public Education created the AKC require academic modification in order to be Virtual Patch Program so that this important successful in the classroom and include chil- program could carry on during a time in dren with intellectual disabilities, hearing or which dog shows were not readily available. visual impairments, those on the Autism Children participated in a virtual scavenger Spectrum, etc. Public Education now offers hunt by viewing resources and videos to learn lessons and activities geared towards these about purebred dogs and AKC sports, before learners, as well as modified versions of our receiving a virtual patch. most popular offerings that suit their specific needs. We were honored when our resources In Quarter 2, Public Education hosted the for exceptional learners were featured on the AKC “At Home with My Dog” Art Contest. cover of the June 2020 issue of Exceptional This contest encouraged participants to show Parents Magazine, reaching a worldwide read- us what “at home with my dog” looked like ership of over 100,000. during this time. It allowed the public to choose the winner for each category: grades K- AKC Government Relations Q2 Report 5, grades 6-8, grades 9-12, and adults. 1,500 The Board reviewed a memo which provided votes were cast over the course of a week. updates on the activities of the Government Relations Department (GR). A new program, AKC Breed of the Week for
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AKC Government Relations continues to mon - 19 transmission for organizations that follow itor more than 2,300 bills at the federal, state, CDC, state and other relevant health and and local levels that could impact responsible safety precautions. dog ownership, the health and wellbeing of dogs, the rights of dog owners, and/or the COVID-19 Related Activity: Since mid-March, interests of the American Kennel Club. the GR team has been active in public policy areas related to the COVID-19 pandemic and In the first two quarters of 2020, AKC GR pub - response. This has included outreach to state lished 156 legislative alerts online and via geo- governors, administrators and lawmakers targeted emails to impacted constituents, par - across the country to ensure that pet food and ent clubs and social media. This number crucial supplies, along with care/kenneling represents significant increase over the same facilities be deemed essential to ensure the period in 2019. In the second quarter, GR health and safety of pets, their owners, and published 46 alerts, not including daily essential workers needing alternate pet care updates and reports related to COVID-19 mat - options during the pandemic. AKC GR has ters. This also represents significantly higher conducted outreach to key constituencies to activity in tracking, analysis and reporting than urge their engagement on this issue as well. over the same period in 2019. A good portion of the increase in activity is due to increased GR continues to expand resources on the AKC legislative activity caused by the pandemic as GR COVID-19 resources webpage on the AKC well as the front-loading of legislative activity Legislative Action Center, with daily updates in the first half of an election year. on the constantly changing status of state legis - latures, and rules impacting dog owners. GR is also monitoring 753 proposed regula - tory (administrative rule) changes at the state GR established a second and federal level, with approximately 630 informational/resources webpage specific to actively pending. COVID-19 Civil Liability Limit Legislation to monitor and advocate on behalf of legislation In addition, AKC GR is monitoring, analyzing that provides temporary, targeted protection and responding to constantly changing state from COVID-19 civil liability litigation for non - executive orders in all 50 states, state and fed - profits and events that operate in keeping with eral legislation and relief packages, CDC, state and other recognized health and business/events closure requirements, and safety guidelines. Daily reports and updates on efforts to limit legal liability regarding COVID- this page provide information on proposals in
AKC GAZETTE 18 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES federal and state legislatures around the coun - Harassment and Retaliation (set for launch in try, their status, advocacy assistance for clubs August); positive new USDA commercial dog including a sample letter. breeder/dealer rules (concluding a two-year rule-making process) that recognize and GR provided advocacy and assistance with reflect AKC comments and recommendations; respect to assuring federal, state and local poli - and an outline of more than 20 state legislative cies that allow AKC to maintain minimum successes in the second quarter. basic operations in the light of group gather - ing restrictions and business closure orders. Sheila Goffe provided a presentation on a new series of comprehensive public policy guides AKC GR Key Issues pages are a one-stop on canine issues developed by GR. These resource for information, organized by topic guides are in keeping with maintaining and or issue, on major canine policy issues. The advancing and AKC’s place as preeminent pages contain issue overviews, analyses, infor - thought leader in canine policy. The guides mation about AKC efforts on the issue, links to are designed to provide lawmakers, advocates, alerts, testimony, articles, position statements, and the public with in-depth analysis, case model legislation (if available), sample letters, studies, statistics, and model legislative lan - webinars/videos, and other resources. GR guage. The first of this series, Why Breed- developed Specific Legislation Doesn’t Work: An Analysis three new key issues pages in the second quar - of Dangerous Dog Policy was introduced in ter: One on Detection Dogs, one on COVID- late May. The Board reviewed the guide which 19 Civil Liability Protections for nonprofits includes background on the issue, case stud - and events in compliance with health and ies, and sample legislation. safety standards during the pandemic; and one on Pet Importation: Protecting Pet and Detection Dog Task Force Public Health. The Board reviewed an update on the Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) and specifi - Other highlights included: Congressional cally, the DDTF Pilot Patriotic Puppy Program introduction of the Healthy Dogs Import Act (PPP). (HR 6921) which requires new health checks for dogs being imported into the U.S. to pro - The purpose of the AKC Detection Dog Task tect U.S. pet and public health; development Force is “to study specific areas in which the of the AKC Taskforce on Anti-Breeder AKC could help address the crisis (of a short -
AKC GAZETTE 19 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES age of high-quality explosives detection dogs The Conference/Webinar and Public Policy for U.S. national and public security) while (GR) aspects of the DDTF will remain in also advancing recognition of AKC as preemi - place. Likewise, the other major portion of nent authority on canines.” The DDTF the DDTF Breeder Outreach and Education focuses on three major areas: program –the Confident Puppy Canine • Breeder Education and Outreach, College course—will also advance as planned. • Conferences/ Webinars, and Whereas Patriotic Puppy focuses on one-on- • Public Policy (GR). one assistance and data collection, the Confident Puppy course focuses on a broader The Patriotic Puppy pilot program (PPP) is audience and provides a more structured part of the DDTF’s Breeder Education and approach to understanding the fundamentals Outreach initiatives. The program was estab - of raising a confident puppy that could go on lished to study whether typical AKC breeders for advanced training as a detection dog, serv - could, on a voluntary basis, breed and rear a ice dog or well-trained competitor or pet. The suitable and reliable source of future “green” Confident Puppy course is scheduled for dogs that could then be purchased by law deployment in October. enforcement or the military for advanced train - ing and successful deployment as explosives COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE detection dogs. Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, A number of valuable insights have been Sports & Events; Dr. Mary Burch, Director, learned from the first phase of the Patriotic AKC Family Dog Program; Carrie DeYoung, Puppy Program, which will conclude shortly. Director, Agility; and Caroline Murphy, The DDTF will study, and if feasible, transition Director, Performance Events participated in the PPP program, to a new phase that addresses this portion of the meeting via video confer - current challenges including breeder incen - ence. tives, specific market demands, new educational structures and approaches, and program scala - Virtual Home Manners Program bility. Dr. Burch presented a recommendation to implement a new program called Home The DDTF has developed significant training Manners (HM). HM fits well as part of AKC’s and educational resources from the first phase Family Dog Program, especially during this of the PPP that are currently in a test environ - “stay at home” time and when so many new ment. These materials will be used in the second dogs have been added as household pets. The phase and will made available online shortly. evaluation of a dog’s ability to perform ten
AKC GAZETTE 20 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES home manners skills will be done by a video mileage conflict between Retriever Hunting recording. Two levels of Home Manners will Tests from 200 miles to 150 miles. be offered – Virtual Home Manners Puppy (VHMP) and Virtual Home Manners Adult In some parts of the country during certain (VHMA). Dogs that pass the tests will be times of the year, the demand to enter tests awarded these titles. exceeds the supply of available slots. Some lim - ited Master Hunter (MH) level tests fill within The Virtual Home Manners Puppy test is open minutes. This is very frustrating for partici - to any dog that is between 12 weeks and one pants, particularly amateurs who typically can - year of age and registered/listed with the not travel long distances from home. This AKC. The evaluation of a dog’s ability to per - makes it especially discouraging when trying form ten home manners skills will be done by to earn a MH title or also qualify for major a video recording viewed by CGC Evaluators. events.
The Family Dog Department will announce Steps were taken on January 1, 2020 to allow the program during the week of October 5 – clubs to offer additional entries at their lim - 9, 2020 and will start accepting videos on ited tests. This has helped somewhat but many October 19th for title application processing, participants are still being shut out from enter - which will start on November 2nd. ing Master Tests. Over time this recommended change will allow more events to occur during Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by the optimal time of the year. Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to consider the matter at this meet - The Retriever Hunt Test Advisory Committee ing, waiving the normal notice procedures. unanimously supports this recommendation. This will be discussed further at the October Following a motion by Mr. Tatro, seconded by Board meeting. Mr. Carota, the Board VOTED (unanimously) to approve the new Home Manners program. Beagle Field Trials – Two Class Option for Brace The Board reviewed a recommendation from Retriever Hunting Tests – Reduce Mileage Conflict the Beagle Advisory Committee to allow clubs to 150 Miles applying to hold Brace trials, the option to Ms. Murphy presented a staff recommenda - hold two classes divided by sex rather than the tion to amend the Regulations and Guidelines for standard four classes divided by both height AKC Hunting Tests for Retrievers to reduce the and sex. The change provides clubs the option
AKC GAZETTE 21 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES when applying for a traditional brace trial, the Open Dogs over 13 inches but not exceeding ability to offer two classes and avoid having to 15 inches in height. combine classes later during the trial. Open Bitches over 13 inches but not exceed - Clubs believe if they have the option to adver - ing 15 inches in height. tise and offer two classes, Open Males and However, if when the entries are closed, it is Open Females, it will help conserve upfront found that there are fewer than six hounds of resources/expenses plus make for a more pre - a sex eligible to compete in any class, the Field dictable and efficiently run trial. This recom - Trial Committee shall have the option of com - mendation was voted on during the Beagle bining that class either by gender or size into a Advisory Committee’s June meeting where it single class. was unanimously voted in favor by all 12 mem - bers representing all beagling areas of the However, only in the case of traditional Brace country. trials, the host club has the option to offer only two classes – Open Dogs and Open Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - Bitches. The advertisement for the trial must onded by Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED clearly identify the classes offered. Once (unanimously) to consider the matter at this approved by the AKC, a club may not decide meeting, waiving the normal notice proce - to split a class by size. dures. The proposed rule change will be read at the Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded September Delegate meeting for a VOTE at by Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED (unani - the December Delegate meeting. mously) to add a new paragraph 5 to Chapter 9, Section 1 of the Beagle Field Trial Rules. Expansion of Agility Course Test (ACT) Program The Board reviewed a recommendation to Chapter 9. Description of Classes and expand the Agility ACT program to include Championship Requirements - Section 1. Jumpers classes. This is consistent with the (new 5th paragraph) normal agility levels, which includes Standard classes and Jumpers with Weaves classes. At a licensed or member Beagle field trial, the regular classes shall be: ACT1 & ACT2 are similar to Standard classes, Open Dogs not exceeding 13 inches in height. requiring contact equipment (i.e., A-Frame, Open Bitches not exceeding 13 inches in teeter) that many potential exhibitors do not height. have at home. Given the success of the Virtual
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ACT program, it appears this is the perfect people in the buildings used for their show. In time to offer ACT Jumpers classes, which addition to this, the club will limit the number require less obstacles and will be easier to set of dogs per day. The club is requesting permis - up at home. Also, it gives the traditional ACT sion to hold their two shows over three days. events additional classes to add to their pro - Each day will include breeds and groups for gram. Dogs that earn two qualifying legs in the both days with the 3rd day holding the final ACT Jumpers classes will be awarded the titles breeds, groups and two Best in Shows. ACT1J and ACT2J. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - This will be discussed further at the October onded by Mr. Powers, the Board VOTED Board meeting. (unanimously) to consider the matter at this meeting, waiving the normal notice proce - CONFORMATION dures. Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Sports & Events; Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice Following a motion by Mr. Smyth, seconded by President, Sport Services; Tim Thomas, Vice Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED (unani - President of Dog Show Judges; Glenn Lycan, mously) Director, Event Operations Support; and Alan to approve the request and allow OKC to hold Slay, Director, Event Programs participated in two simultaneous shows, within a three-day for - this portion of the meeting via video confer - mat. ence. The Board also VOTED to permit other clubs Oshkosh Kennel Club Request for 3-Day Event to hold their events using this format when The Board reviewed a recommendation to requested, without further action by the Board allow the Oshkosh Kennel Club to hold their through July 2021. Staff will review each 2020 shows over three days. AKC Rules request and provide approval for the use of Applying to Dog Shows requires AKC permis - this event format. sion for an event to exceed two days in dura - tion. Junior Age Eligibility for 2021 The Board reviewed a Staff recommendation Oshkosh Kennel Club (OKC) applied and has for an exception to the Conformation Junior been approved for shows on November 28 - Showmanship Regulations to allow Juniors to 29, 2020 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Oshkosh has continue to compete beyond their 18th birth - expressed a need to reduce the number of day up until their 19th birthday or December
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31, 2021, whichever comes first. Formulation process is the number of events with competitors in each division/breed/sex The cancellation of the majority of AKC combination in a calendar year. The 2020 Conformation events for 2020 and the 2020 events would likely drive up the 2021 point Juniors Classic for Obedience and Rally in schedule, which is not representative of the Orlando in December has prevented Juniors normal level of competition. from participating in AKC events. Extending the opportunity for Juniors to compete up To minimize the impact of the reduced num - until their 19th birthday or December 31, ber of events in 2020, the Staff recommenda - 2021, whichever comes first will allow Juniors tion is that the 2020 point schedule will be to compete through 2021 and allows AKC to used for 2021 except in those cases where the support the participation of Juniors in AKC point schedule formulations process indicates events. the number of competitors should be reduced. Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED (unani - The was no objection by the Board to modify - mously) to consider the matter at this meet - ing the formulation of the May 2021 ing, waiving the normal notice procedures. Conformation points schedule.
Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - JUDGING OPERATIONS onded by Mr. Smyth, the Board VOTED Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, (unanimously) to allow Juniors to continue to Sports & Events; and Tim Thomas, Vice compete beyond their 18th birthday up until President, Dog Show Judges, participated in their 19th birthday or December 31, 2021, this portion of the meeting via video confer - whichever comes first. ence.
Formulation of the Points Schedule Based on Mandatory Ramp Examination – Miniature Bull 2020 Events Terrier The Board reviewed a Staff recommendation The Board reviewed a request from the to modify the formulation of the Miniature Bull Terrier of America. The Conformation points schedule that will be Miniature Bull Terrier of America has effective in May 2021 based on 2020 events. requested that the Board of Directors mandate the use of a ramp for all examinations of the The foundation for the Points Schedule breed including during group and Best in
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Show judging. Currently, Miniature Bull Report on Newly Licensed Clubs approved in June Terriers may be judged either on the ground and July 2020 or the table at the discretion of the judge. National Treeing Walker Coonhound Association, 31 total households (13 house - This will be discussed further at the October holds in 5 states west of the Mississippi River; Board meeting. 18 households in 8 states east of the Mississippi River). CLUBS Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, COMPLIANCE Sports & Events; and Lisa Cecin, Director, Mark Dunn, Executive Vice President; Marcus Club Relations, participated in this portion of Bach, Director, Investigations and Inspections; the meeting via video conference. Bri Tesarz, Director, Compliance; and David Roberts, Executive, Breeder Development par - Delegates and Member Clubs ticipated in this portion of the meeting via The Board reviewed a report on the prospec - video conference. tive Delegate credentials to be published in two issues of the AKC Gazette, requests for Request for Special Application of Hardship Policy AKC membership applications, and a report The Board reviewed a request for a special on Member Club Bylaws approved and newly application of the Hardship Policy to allow for licensed clubs. the transfer of dogs and semen owned by a deceased person who was on referral and Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in June awaiting suspension at the time of death. and July 2020 Atlanta Kennel Club, Fulton County, GA This will be discussed further at the October (1916) meeting. Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (1981) (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on Clumber Spaniel Club of America (1989) the Secretary’s Page) Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association, Scottsdale, AZ (1983) MARKETING SPONSORSHIPS AND MEDIA Windham County Kennel Club, Windham County, CT (1978) Marketing Updates and Highlights for Q2 Kirsten Bahlke, Vice President, Consumer Demand participated in this portion of the
AKC GAZETTE 25 SEPTEMBER 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES meeting via video conference. Q4 2019) • AKC Instagram finished Q2 2020 with Overview of Q2 2020 Results a total of 317,918 followers (+4.4% vs. • Continuous search engine optimization Q4 2019) and production of relevant content helped • AKC Twitter finished Q2 2020 with a AKC capture the surge in puppy and dog total of 100,378 followers (+1.5% vs. related searches driving record traffic levels Q4 2019) for AKC.org and Marketplace. Users: 33M (+72% Year over Year) Sessions: 46M Broadcasting, Sponsorship, & Media Advertising (+74% YOY). Sales • Q2 was an exceptional quarter for AKC Ron Furman, Director, AKC Media and William Shop with traffic approaching levels not Ellis, Manager, AKCTV participated in this por - usually seenuntil the Holidays and very tion of the meeting via video conference. strong performance from key email. Users: 510k (+28% YOY) Sessions: 674k Digital Ad Sales (+24% YOY). Q2 revenue +36% versus Q2 Year-to-Date AKC Digital ad sales are 92% to 2019. budget for the 1st half of 2020. Total Revenue • AKC email sends grew by 30% in Q2 2020 in Q2 2020 was up 11% YOY despite pauses in versus 2019 while keeping engagement ad spending due to COVID-19. Direct Digital metrics Sales also increased 6% YOY for the first half • strong. Total number of emails sent was of 2020. Several new brands came on board higher in Q2 2020 than Q2 2019. for Q2. • Despite the significant increase in sends, open rates and click through rates in - AKC.TV Update creased. ESPN celebrated “National Puppy Day” on • The first ever AKC Virtual Top Dog Chal - March 23rd with encore broadcasts of the AKC lenge was a rousing success! A great ex - Agility Premier Cup and the ESPN ample of cross department collaboration, Championship Pup. this event garnered almost 700 entries. • The AKC social department continues to On June 6th, the AKC premiered “World of grow key social channels through innova - Dog Sports” on ESPN. World of Dog Sports tive and relevant programming: celebrates canine athletes across the sports of: • AKC Facebook finished Q2 2020 with a Agility, Fastest Dog (Fast CAT), Diving Dogs total of 4,010,934 followers (+0.08% vs. and Flyball.
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Encore broadcasts of AKC World of Dog Additional AKC.tv Premiers new Meet the Sports and ESPN Championship Pup were Breed documentaries: included on ESPN News on July 4th and 5th. • Australian Shepherd To date in 2020 there has been seven hours of • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel original programming featuring the AKC • Miniature Schnauzer across the ESPN networks: • Shih Tzu • 3/23 AKC Agility Premier Cup • 3/23 ESPN Championship Pup CONSENT • 6/6 AKC World of Dog Sports Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded • 7/4 AKC World of Dog Sports by Dr. Battaglia it was VOTED (unanimously) • 7/4 ESPN Championship Pup to approve the following Consent item: • 7/5 AKC World of Dog Sports • Delegate Approvals • 7/5 ESPN Championship Pup Delegate Approvals AKC.TV TRAFFIC (1/1 - 6/30) Plays: The Board VOTED to approve the following • AKC.tv web: 2mm+ individuals to serve as Delegates: • AKC.tv apps: 409k+ • Social: 1.07mm+ Roy Ed Degner, Montclair, CA • Dynamic Content Embeds: 13.8mm+ To represent California Collie Clan
AKC.tv has continued to produce new content Joao Luiz Lopes Machado, Humble, TX since AKC TV began to work remotely on To represent Chihuahua Club of America March 16th. Weekly episodes of AKC DogCenter continue to premier every Tuesday NEW BUSINESS and Friday with 30+ new episodes and 352+ new minutes of content. Interviews and fea - December Delegate Meeting tures include: Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded • Coronavirus updates with Dr. Klein by Mr. Smyth, the Board VOTED (unani - • Book of the Month with author interviews mously) to hold the December AKC Delegate • NYPD Transit bureau K9 Unit Meeting as a virtual meeting via Zoom tech - • Treat of the Month nology on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. • Canine Partners anniversary Voting for all planned and published pro - • Training & Socialization tips posed Rule and Bylaw changes will take place • Paw of Courage award in the meeting. Delegate Committee Meetings
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It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. Adjourned Attest:
Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary
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