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Orange County Convention Center | North-South Building Orlando, Florida | December 12-17, 2017 TUESDAY, DEC. 12TH FSS/Miscellaneous Breeds Open Show Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience and Space Coast KC of Palm Bay Dog Show A Celebration of Breeders, Breeding & Breeds. Rally Trial NADD/AKC Diving Dogs AKC Junior Agility Competition AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for ACTIVITIES Working and Herding Groups AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals – Breeds and Groups AKC National Championship AKC Agility Invitational TH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 NADD/AKC Diving Dogs Best Bred-By-Exhibitor Competition AKC Junior Agility Competition Brevard Kennel Club Dog Show AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed AKC Breeder of the Year Awards Working and Herding Groups Puppy and Junior Stakes Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience and AKC Humane Fund ACE Awards Rally Trial TH AKC NOHS Finals SATURDAY, DEC. 16 AKC Meet the Breeds® NADD/AKC Diving Dogs AKC Junior Showmanship Competition AKC National Championship Dog Show NADD Diving Dogs Competition AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for (Daytime and Evening Events) AKC Obedience Classic Working and Herding Groups Specialized Vendors for the Fancy AKC Agility Invitational AKC Juniors Classic FSS/Miscellaneous Breeds Open Show Judge and Breeder Seminars AKC Obedience Classic THURSDAY, DEC. 14TH GENERAL INFORMATION AKC Juniors Classic – Obedience Central Florida Kennel Club Dog Show Reduced entry fee for Puppy, Bred-By-Exhibitor and Veteran classes in all breeds AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals – Orlando Dog Training Club Obedience and Best NOHS In Show (Evening Event) Special “New Champion” rosettes for dogs completing their Championship or Grand Championship at ANC Rally Trial NADD/AKC Diving Dogs Complimentary unloading and show assistance is available at the Royal Canin Breeder Concierge Center NADD/AKC Diving Dogs AKC Meet the Breeds December 15th offers a full day of specialties and National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes AKC/DJAA Advanced Judges Institute for Hotel room blocks are open—see official hotels at akc.org/events/national-championship Working and Herding Groups SUNDAY, DEC. 17TH AKC Canine Health Foundation Canines and ENTRY INFORMATION AKC National Championship Dog Show Cocktails Reception (Daytime and Evening Events) Official entry form and a complete premium list will be online on or about 9/20/17 at: www.akc.org FSS/Miscellaneous Breeds Open Show AKC Agility Invitational The ANC closes on: November 15th, 2017 at Onofrio Dog Shows,either online at www.onofrio.com or PO Box 25764 Oklahoma City, TH OK 73125. The Orlando Cluster Shows close on: November 22, 2017 at MBF Dog Shows either online at www.infodog.com or PO FRIDAY, DEC. 15 AKC Obedience Classic Box 22107, Greensboro, NC 27420. Specialties close on: November 22, 2017. Check the AKC event calendar for entry information. National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes AKC Juniors Classic – Rally

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COURTEST DIANA HAN, NORCAL BULLDOGGER UPDATES These Are Our $2 ,500 Of fered AKC Honors 7 Top Breeders in Pet-Law Writing Contest NEW YORK —The AKC has Be st Meadowlake’s announced its 2017 Breeder of the Karen Fitzpatrick RALEIGH —The AKC Companion hot-button issues.” Year honorees representing the Animal Law Writing Contest is Entries will be judged by legal and seven breed groups. One honoree open to all students enrolled at law public-policy professionals with will be named overall AKC Breeder schools accredited by the American experience in laws affecting com - of the Year at the AKC National Bar Association. The contest offers panion animals. Entries must be Championship, presented by Royal prizes of $2,500 and of $500. received by no later than March 30, Canin, on December 16. Students are asked to write about 2018. The AKC is collaborating on “The breeders honored are truly either companion-animal law or the contest with the American committed to excellence, consis - pet-custody law. Veterinary Medical Association, Cat tency, breed standard, and type,” “These students represent the Fanciers Association, and the AKC President Dennis Sprung future of animal law,” AKC Vice Animal Health Institute. says. “They have made important President, Government Relations, contributions to the sport of pure - Sheila Goffe says. “We look forward Link bred dogs, and dogs bearing the to reading their responses on these Contest Rules honorees’ kennel names are a testament to their fine breeding programs.” Premium Lists Are Up ORLANDO , FLORIDA —Premium lists for the National All-Breed 2017 BREEDERS OF THE YEAR Puppy and Junior Stakes, and the National Owner-Handled Se - Sporting Helyne Medeiros ries Finals, are now online. Both of these events will be held at (Seasyde Pointers) December’s AKC National Championship presented by Royal Hound Marie Cotton (Spring Canin. Valley Rhodesian Ridgebacks) Toy Lou Ann King (Loteki Shelton (Coventry Pembroke Welsh Links R Working Dr. William and Tina Papillons) Corgis) E N

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AKC GAZETTE 6 OCTOBER 2017 UPDATES This Just In: Rabies Vac’s Une xpected Be nefits YOUR BREED IS OUR SPECIALTY. PR NEWSWIRE —We already to 3 months of age. All dogs At ROYAL CANIN®, we obsess over know that the vaccine for had decreased mortality, but purebred dogs—and the perfect nutrition rabies is extremely effective at the percentage decrease was for each of them. ROYAL CANIN® formulas preventing this fatal disease in highest in young dogs, with are developed with your breed’s unique needs in mind for superior muscle tone, dogs. But new research shows the effect diminishing over coat health and digestion. As a breed the vaccine might also have a time. Knobel’s study area expert, you know the right nutrition can unlock the magnificence inside your positive impact on overall included an impoverished dogs, and so do we. canine health, and is associ - region of South Africa, where ated with a decrease in death infectious diseases, including A Major Win for Breeders from all causes. rabies, are an ever-present Join the Crown Partners The unexpected finding threat to both humans and Rewards Program Today! my.roy alcanin.com could have implications for dogs. The researchers con - Dr. Darryn Knobel future design of rabies-con - cluded that the decrease in trol programs and might pro - mortality could not be observed in children, E N I C vide a model to study this explained by a reduction in although it remains to be sub - I D E M

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We recently met pri - vate investigator Mark In- Box Ou t Fishstein while he was taking a guided tour of We take pride in bringing you images from some of the top the AKC art collection in New York. Mark has professional ring photographers in the business. But, thanks to an interesting back - that handy little device tucked into the back pocket of your story: He is a retired jeans, these days everybody is a photographer. Cellphone shut - NYPD detective who specialized in cases in - terbugs from all walks of life are sending us their snaps. Here volving art theft and are a few that turned up recently in our in-box. fraud. As we told him about our collection, he told us about his— and he followed up with this snap of one of his prized posses - sions. It is a 1920s Scottish Terrier “car mascot” made by As - prey, London’s famous purveyor of luxury goods. The 4-inch figure was cast in bronze and silver plated. “It sits on a marble base that my father had made for it,” Mark says, “and was originally meant to mount atop a car’s radiator cap.” AKC Winners Gallery manager Antoinelle Szwed got this selfie with baseball’s all- 5 Top Dogs Win ACEs time homerun king, The AKC Humane Fund has an - Barry Bonds, at the Hatboro Dog Club nounced the winners of its annual show. The former Gi - Awards for Canine Excellence The United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club ’s Jean Waters was ants slugger was fol - (ACE). GAZETTE readers will be around the rings at Montgomery County and got these shots of lowing the Miniature proud to hear that the ACE class Schnauzer he co- the Kerry BOB ring and Best Brace in Show. (Jean is one of our of 2017 contains two show cham - cellphone stars—she sent us the photos for our June issue’s owns with his sister,

breeder-exhibitor pions: Dennis the Skye Terrier and R KerryFest coverage .) Ch. Gellent Hof Lord of the Rings at Rubi - E N

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AKC GAZETTE 8 OCTOBER 2017 TIMES PAST Form-and- Function Junction With the fall hunting season upon us, we salute top sporting dogs and breeders of the past who distinguished themselves in the ring and field. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever WR/NSDTRC/Can. Ch./Can. OTCH Sylvan’s Rusty Jones, NSDTRC CDX, WC, Can. WCX, TT, bred by Sue Van Sloun, was a great all- around performer of the 1980s. Today the breed’s parent club gives annual Rusty Jones Awards for versatility. Breeder-owner Nathan Putchat with Gordon Setter DC N O

Windy Hill’s Lucky Chance (Cloud), whelped in 1954. I T C

Brittany DC Tigar’s Jocko , owned by John E

Cloud, a ring champion who won 60 field trials, sired 10 L L

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champions and was grandsire to Gordon great Ch. Legend E T

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another, and was great-grandsire of a fourth. C K A

German Shorthaired Pointer DC Ehrlicher’s Abe, c. 1980, bred by Paul and Deanna Ashley. Bede Maxwell described him as “a calm, sensible dog with the best-carried pair of Shorthair ears in the business.”

The AKC’s first quintuple champion, Vizsla Ch./FC/AFC/OTCH/MACH Legacy’s DeChartay, UDX (5), MH, HOF. Chartay was bred in 1991 by Dianne Shearer and Gregory Gollick, and owner-handled by Jack Sharkey.

AKC GAZETTE 9 OCTOBER 2017 FEATURE Talking Pictures Three famous paintings tell us much about dogs, their times, and art itself. By Bud Boccone

nce upon a time, before movies, TV, and Pinterest, a painting was expected to be more than just a lovely object. OPainting masters of pre-electronic times were commissioned to immor - talize greatness, or tell a story, or even satirize current events. Their work was expected to be rich enough in fine detail and narrative N O I to reward a long, close look by view - T C E L L

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“THE TOTTERIDGE XI” of the background and floor, with Of Triangles and Terriers one perfectly placed vertical beam Francis Redmond’s “Totteridge” breaking up the composition’s hori - Smooth Fox Terriers were a famous zontal drift. British line of the late 19th century. When reduced to its abstract Redmond was a master dog man essence “The Totteridge XI” is a who did much to standardize his vague echo of that greatest of all breed, and the Totteridge kennel group portraits, Leonardo da Vinci’s was pivotal in the creation of the “The Last Supper,” an unsurpassed modern Smooth. example of triangulation. It was the custom to immortalize Leonardo’s mandate was the same dogs of such renown on canvas. as Wardle’s: to find a dynamic way These paintings were then used as to arrange a large number of sub - templates for mass-produced prints jects within a horizontal plane. that would hang in homes, taverns, Using the perfectly triangular figure and clubrooms. The plum job of of Christ as the focal point, painting the Totteridge terriers fell Leonardo divided the 12 disciples to Arthur Wardle (1864–1949), a into four subgroups of three figures self-taught animal portraitist who each. The heads and hands of the learned his trade during long hours disciples form triangular patterns set of sketching at the London Zoo and Detail from a copy of Leonardo’s “The Last Supper” by Giacomo Raffaell against the rectangular tablecloth, at dog shows. By the time Wardle windows, and tapestries. (The received Redmond’s commission in insisting the artist improve the weak Wardle creates the illusion of depth mission of this kind. He arranged Renaissance master and the 1897 he was an established master, points of his prize terriers—a shorter by leaving plenty of bright ground the dogs on two levels, six on the Victorian animal painter shared S N adept at portraits of both wild and muzzle here, a straighter topline beneath the dogs and darkening his ground and five in the hay crib another challenge: a pesky patron. O M M O C domestic animals. there—to ensure their perfection in palette as he moves from foreground above. One dog stands a head taller The prior of Santa Maria delle A I D E

In an account given years later, the eyes of posterity. But as the old to background, with the sponge and than the others, serving as the apex Grazie, the church that houses “The M I K I W /

Wardle said his work on “The proverb goes, smooth seas yield few basin in the near foreground com - of the triangular arrangement. Last Supper,” made such a pest of L I A T E D

Totteridge XI” was made miserable pearls. The friction between Wardle pleting the three-dimensional effect. Within the larger triangle, the himself while Leonardo worked that ” R E P

by Redmond’s meddling. The can - and his patron produced a gem. Wardle’s great challenge was how dogs’ heads are arranged to form the artist was sorely tempted to use P U S

T tankerous sportsman looked over “The Totteridge XI” is a masterly to group the 11 terriers, an unusually smaller triangular patterns. These the meddlesome priest as his model S A L Wardle’s shoulder as he painted, example of perspective painting. large number of subjects for a com - are set off by the rectangular planes for Judas Iscariot.) “

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“Portrait of an Extraordinary Totteridge terriers is more than just Musical Dog” by Phillip Reinagle documentation of a celebrated ken - Right: “Mozart at the Spinet,” nel. It serves as a visual encyclopedia attributed to Thaddeus Helbing of art theory and history, from which any young artist can learn. Not bad for a guy who never took a lesson.

“PORTRAIT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSICAL DOG” Dog Save the King In Phillip Reinagle’s enigmatic 1805 painting “Portrait of an Wardle, like Leonardo, understood Extraordinary Musical Dog,” the the visual power contained in the solemn spaniel at the keyboard unreleased tension of triangles, espe - anticipated by almost a century the cially when framed by static rectan - vogue for an odd subspecies of art:

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AKC GAZETTE 12 OCTOBER 2017 FEATURE “Alexander and Diogenes” Reason, when Europe’s great thinkers by Sir Edwin Landseer and artists strove to ennoble the “common man” through universal education and social equality. This had a democratizing effect on music, long the province of the nobility and the clergy. Good music suddenly belonged to all. Sprawling “pleasure gardens” were built to accommodate public concerts, and impresarios vied for paying customers by engaging star performers. Especially popular were child prodigies. Then, as now, chil - dren who could inexplicably write and play music like adults fascinated audiences. Wolfgang Mozart—with his father, Leopold Mozart, spurring him on and managing his career— was the most famous of these prodi - gies, but there were several other wunderkinds attracting curiosity seek - N O I T ers throughout 18th-century Europe. C E L L O C

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“ALEXANDER AND DIOGENES” established portraitist, undoubtedly casually urinating in public. His goal Landseer’s Little Joke on Us knew of Crotch and perhaps even was to live a fully unencumbered life, heard him play. Sir Edwin Landseer (1802–73) was like a dog. He would own no more The painter came from a musical Victorian England’s leading painter than he could beg from passersby. (An family. His father was a master trum - of canine subjects. He was said to be ancient tale has it that upon seeing a peter who for many years was the Queen’s favorite artist, and to this little boy drinking water from his employed by none other than King day museums and private collectors hands, Diogenes threw away his cup George III. Reinagle’s three brothers treasure his works. and said ruefully, “A child has bested were also professional musicians. But the amusing little dogatelle me at plain living.”) The most famous of them, related here begins not in Victoria’s Because of this, Diogenes was nick - Alexander Reinagle, emigrated to British Empire but in the named “Kynos,” Greek for dog . The Philadelphia and became one of Macedonian empire built in the English translation of Kynos is cynic, America’s first composers of note. fourth century B.C. by Alexander the and the philosophy preached by “Alexander and Diogenes” by Casper de Crayer There’s no doubt, then, that Phillip Great. Plutarch, the foremost biogra - Diogenes became known as Cynicism Reinagle was keenly aware of the pher of antiquity, provides the back - surprised and admired so much the arrogant tional renderings of the theme that and its adherents Cynics. From the musical currents of his time. And ground: greatness of the man who had scorned him, could have inspired Landseer is the name Cynic we get the word cynical contemporary accounts indicate he “The Greeks assembled at the Isthmus and that as they went away, he said to his com - one seen here, by the 15th-century (“always questioning”), and it is also was a bit of a snob, with strong ideas voted to send an expedition under Alexander panions who were laughing at him, Flemish master Caspar de Crayer. the Greek root for such words as about the place of art and music in against Persia, and proclaimed him their ‘Nevertheless, if I were not Alexander I “Probably Landseer meant his pic - cynology, meaning the scientific study society. leader. Many officials and philosophers came would be Diogenes.’ ” ture to call attention to the vanities of of dogs, and cynophilist, a fancy word

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Owner-Handler Seminar Newfie to the Rescue! The dynamic Diego Garcia presents his owner-handler seminar at an American Boxer Club “Dogs doing what they were bred to do” is a running theme on our “Videos” page. This regional specialty. Worth watching for any owner-handler looking to polish their ring work. month, a Newfoundland works at water rescue. Highlight: excellent underwater footage of Part one of a four-part video series, all available on YouTube. 1:04 the big guy swimming like a sea lion. 3:07

A Raleigh Good Time Planet of the Dachshunds Our own David Woo was in Raleigh, North Carolina, for last month’s AKC Responsible Dog It’s Wienerworld! It’s Dachsopolis! It’s the Big Dapple! A place where even cats must bend to Ownership Day flagship event and filed this video report. 1:54 the Dachshund’s iron will! Impossible, you say? Check out this delightful 1957 clip from British Pathé. 1:08

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The breed columns are a time-honored feature of the AKC GAZETTE . Each columnist is appointed by the breed’s national parent club, which preserves the breed’s standard and helps to educate breeders, judges, and the public about the breed’s traits, history, care, and training. A national par - ent club is made up of dedicated breeders and fanciers and represents many years of collective experience in the breed. Columnists are asked to write about topics of interest to serious dog fanciers in general as well as those of specific interest to judges and devotees of the breed. The breed columns rotate quarterly by group so that each breed’s column can appear four times a year. Information and opinions expressed in the breed columns represent the views of their authors, not necessarily those of the breed’s parent club or the AKC. THIS MONTH SPORTING GROUP WORKING GROUP

28 Brittanys 38 Clumber Spaniels 48 Alaskan 56 Komondorok 28 Lagotti Romagnoli 39 Cocker Spaniels Malamutes 57 Kuvaszok 30 Pointers 39 English Cocker 49 Anatolian 58 Leonbergers 30 German Shorthaired Spaniels Shepherd Dogs 59 Mastiffs Pointers 41 English Springer 50 Bernese 60 Neapolitan 31 Chesapeake Bay Spaniels Mountain Dogs Mastiffs Retrievers 42 Field Spaniels 50 Boxers 61 Newfoundlands 32 Curly-Coated 43 Sussex Spaniels 51 Bullmastiffs 62 Portuguese Water Retrievers 43 Welsh Springer 52 Doberman Dogs This month, the 32 Golden Retrievers Spaniels Pinschers 63 Rottweilers Weimaraner Club of America’s Carole Lee 33 Labrador Retrievers 44 Spinoni Italiani 53 Dogues de 64 St Bernards Richards discusses the 34 Nova Scotia Duck 45 Vizslas Bordeaux 64 Samoyeds importance of positive Tolling Retrievers 46 Weimaraners 54 German Pinschers 66 Siberian Huskies C

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Brittany funny noises, as were the brakes. As the tow NOSE PRINTS Brittany truck rumbled down our driveway. I am ow can you possibly see out of these absolutely sure I saw Dewey’s nose print illumi - windows?” enquired my better half. nated by the sunlight on the front windshield. I S“heH had just slid into the front seat of the vehi - allowed myself a moment of regret that the cle that my three Brittanys regard as their new Brittany pup, Addy, wouldn’t have the exclusive domain. chance to put her signature on the windows of The reader needs to know that before my the dog car. wife entered the car, I had quickly brushed all —David A. Webb, the loose, feathery, white dog hair from the seat [email protected] with my orange ball-cap. I just knew Emma American Brittany Club would not want it clinging to her coat and dress slacks. I hoped she wouldn’t notice the muddy paw Lagotti Romagnoli prints on the seat, and as I brushed away the HISTORY hair, I found myself wishing that I had a wet n order to feel comfortable judging this rag. No matter—she didn’t mention them. But unique sporting breed, it will help getting to with her next statement I regretted that I dirty smudges from your dogs. You can’t tell But that was the first and last time my wife Iknow its origin and its history. hadn’t used Windex to get rid of the smudges me you know which of those marks were made rode in the “dog car.” It was a good thing, The Lagotto Romagnolo originates from on the glass. by which dog.” because several weeks later, while I was dis - Romagna, a sub-region of Italy. It is the only “I can’t believe it!” she exclaimed. “This car “Now wait a minute,” I persisted. “A dog’s cussing some business affairs in a local restau - breed in the world specifically bred to find truf - has gone to the dogs, and I mean it literally. nose—and especially a Brittany’s nose—is just rant with my son, my Brittany Herb chewed fles in all kinds of terrain. The name means What filthy windows!” like a person’s fingerprint. Each is different and the leather covering from part of the steering “lake dog from Romagna” originating from With a bit of dry humor, I responded, “But has its own distinguishing characteristics. My wheel. There was no sense in scolding him, the the Italian word lago, which means “lake.” It is dear, you know these are nose prints. See? This Brittanys all have different nose prints.” damage was already done. I had simply spent an ancient breed of water retriever from the one in the top right-hand corner is Dewey’s. “Rubbish!” said Emma. “You even have a too much time talking to Dan, and Herb had lowlands of Commachio and the marshlands And the one over there on the bottom, next to smirk at the corner of your mouth. These are become bored. Black electrician’s tape did a of Ravenna. Modern water-retrieving dog C K A

the side window, is Bear’s. Oh, here’s one of just filthy windows, and you’re just making repair job that was just fine for the dog car. breeds are believed to be descended in part R O F

Herb’s in the middle of the windshield.” excuses for your dogs. You should have cleaned This past year, in November, we donated this from the Lagotto Romagnolo. Andrea R E T S

My wife was unimpressed. “What the devil the glass before this.” marvelous automobile to the National Kidney Mantegna in the 1474 work titled The Meeting O F

Y are you talking about? Those are nothing but Then we both laughed. Foundation. The transmission was making depicts a medium brown and white dog with a T

AKC GAZETTE 29 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP curly coat in the lower left corner that is the from extinction, but it is responsible for its perfect image of today’s Lagotto. very existence in the U.S. today. The Lagotto Romagnolo has the restrained In order to maintain the original working character of the true country dog. At first ability of the Lagotto Romagnolo, the glance it gives an impression of something his - “Quintino Toshi” Italian Lagotto club has toric and archaic that has survived to the pres - organized truffle-finding (working) aptitude WE HEARD Y OU BREED ent day. Many archeological sites, especially in tests and trials throughout Italy. They are very northwest Italy, have revealed the presence of successful, and more are attending every year GREA T ONES. various canine breeds, especially a small water from both Italy and from abroad. dog with a bristly crimped coat. There are sev - It is important to remember the coat type of eral paintings dating way back that show an this breed. The coat should be shown in a rustic Intr oducing the AK C/RO YAL C ANIN ® National All-Br eed Puppy & Junior amazing likeness to the Lagotto Romagnolo. style, with no fluffing or blowing-out. The St ak es! For the ﬁr st time e ver, w e In the 19th century the marshlands in the waterproof coat of the Lagotto appears rough invit e y ou and y our Puppy or Junior Lagotto community of Romagna were and forms thick, tight curls that cover the entire (6-18 months) t o c ompet e with other drained. Water fowling slowly ceased, and the body, except for the head, which has longer top br eeder s fr om acr os s the c ountry Lagotto nearly went extinct. Truffle hunters locks. They come in any color other than black. at the 2017 National Championship. realized that the dogs possessed a remarkable The coat length should be kept at about one to sense of smell, and they brought them back one-and-a-half inches. Judges should make sure Mark y our c al endar! from the brink of extinction. With its tightly- they run their hands through the coat to make Dec ember 15, 2017 knit coat, the Lagotto turned out to be the sure of its length and rough curls. (During the 2017 AK C National Championship) perfect choice for searching in hilly woodland The Lagotto has a square body with a Or ange County Conv ention Cent er Orlando, FL and thorny scrub for hard to find truffles dur - rather stocky trunk. Its general appearance is ing the autumn and winter months. rustic, strong, and well-proportioned. As a We’ll see y ou at The St ak es It was toward the mid-1970s that a group of utility dog, its working ability should be As the e vent appr oaches, l ook f or updat es Romagna-based dog lovers decided to save immediately obvious. including entry det ails, inf ormation about this breed. Supported by dog expert, judge Judging the Lagotto Romagnolo in the U.S. judges and mor e in the pr emium lis t and world-famous breeder, Dr. Antonio will be a constant learning process for many coming this Sept ember . Morsiani, a Romagna-born dog lover with years to come. Remembering the breed’s his - extensive experience, along with Lodovico tory will help judges chose their winners Babini, a genetic reconstruction program was wisely. set in motion that not only, rescued this breed Hugs to yours!

—Lynn Looper, fairly self-explanatory. You would be amazed high—that is, hackney. some reason his “off-side” is often more pleas - [email protected] at those who miss this point. It does not mean The standard says, “A good Pointer cannot ing to the eye. He moves around your ring Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America that the tail must come to the hock. It means be a bad color.” This does not mean that he with power and grace. His tail, we hope, will what it says: “no greater than to the hock.” can be purple! He can be liver and white, lash somewhat from side to side as he moves Again, a shorter, or “bee-sting,” tail is better black and white, orange and white or lemon soundly on four good legs. When he stops, he Pointers than a long tail, and it will likely be straighter. and white, with associated points to match— looks at you with a soft, trusting expression. or this issue we revisit the following won - Long gives a multitude of problems. They black noses and eye-rims on the blacks and Lucky you … you’ve just judged a good derful insights on the breed from breeder- hang, as in an unhappy Bloodhound or, as oranges, self-colored on the livers and lemons. Pointer. The others just won’t measure up. Fjudge Mr. Thomas Bradley, III. they are often set on too high or level, they He can even be solid colored of any of the Enjoy. —T.B. curl—or worse, stick straight up at 12 o’clock. four colors listed previously. I will say, however, Thank you, Tom, for this informative col - ON POINTERS: THOMAS BRADLEY, III All are equally offensive. that I have never seen a solid-colored Pointer umn. Please visit the APC website (link below) A good Pointer when he enters your ring has The standard says, “Croup falling only slightly that I feel would fit into my above description for information on our wonderful breed. Your a bit of an attitude—a little bit of arro - to the base of the tail.” This clearly means that of a good Pointer. suggestions and comments are welcome. gance—with his head held high and his nos - the croup falls off “only slightly to the base of In my opinion, they may never be tricolored. —Helyne E. Medeiros, trils large and flared. A good Pointer is moder - the tail.” The tail therefore should not come off Most of the oldest books now available warn [email protected] ate in size, not too big and overdone, not too level with the back. frequently about tricolored Pointers carrying American Pointer Club refined. From the tip of his somewhat As he stands there, the picture of what you “too much of the Foxhound blood.” upturned nose to the tip of his shortish tail, he believe to be a good Pointer, you become con - Again, muzzle too long, ears too long, tails fits. He has good balance. He is in proportion. cerned about his topline—it isn’t level. Well, too long. Now, look at his feet. This is a work - German Shorthaired Pointers I judge good Pointers on the premise that good! It isn’t supposed to be. If it were, he ing dog. Oval feet, not round, with well- THE FUTURE OF OUR SPORT shorter is always preferable to longer— every - couldn’t do the job he was bred to do. The stan - arched toes, allowing him to work all kinds of hile watching a young man handle his where. Shorter in muzzle is better than longer. dard says, “slight rise from croup to the top of ground effortlessly. Shorthair for a judges’ seminar, a Shorter-backed is better than too long. Shorter the shoulders. Loin of moderate length, power - So, now what do we have? We have a moder - fWriend who is a Shorthair breeder-judge com - loin is much better than too long. Shorter ears ful and slightly arched.” This “slightly arched” ately sized dog who comes into your ring with mented, “Every Shorthair needs a boy, but not are way better than too long, and they should gives him his powerful drive and the ability to his head held rather arrogantly. Your first every boy needs a Shorthair.” Her comment be somewhat pointed—never round—with do his work effortlessly for hours on end. impression is head, tail, and attitude. Next, he was meant as a compliment to the young man thin, almost see-through soft leather. Not So, now we have a moderate-sized dog who appears to balance, and he is in fit condition. and his dog. Foxhoundlike—not ever! is compact—all over—and has an attitude! We know now that the standard says he can’t Junior handlers can be found competing in Our standard says that the tail is “Heavier at Now we pray that when he moves, he is basi - be a bad color, and he is one that is acceptable. conformation, but not as much in field trials the base, tapering to a fine point. Length no cally sound coming, going, and on the go- Always look at a Pointer from all sides—col - and hunt tests. In 2015, a couple of older greater than to the hock.” I find this to be around and doesn’t pick his front feet up too oring or patching can easily deceive, and for members of the San Antonio GSP club came

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dog. Field trial rules would apply in a very Chesapeake Bay Retrievers relaxed sense to provide a positive experience. CHESSIES LOVE TRICKS The event would be listed in the premium and ake up your Chessie’s sense of humor! judged by AKC-approved field trial judges, Even the toughest hunting Chessie has with non-regular ribbons awarded for place - aW lighter side. The AKC has now offered new ments. Per AKC rules, only tracking collars titles for tricks to encourage owners to have would be allowed. more fun with their dogs. (Information on the There was a brief instruction session with Trick Dog program here ) explanation, and a small carrier had a couple Paired with the Canine Good Citizen test, of quail for those who were unfamiliar with any CGC evaluator can test your dog for the gamebirds. Several entrants came from fami - trick program. If the dog has a CGC, he lies that were or had been active in AKC hunt needs only five tricks from the Novice list for tests or field trials. the Novice Trick Dog title (TKN), or 10 tricks 2012 GSPCA National Field Trial Amateur judge AKC Judge Alex Garza with some of his Jim Wortman, with one of the most junior placements That first year, 12 competitors participated, if he does not have the CGC. The handlers (Can you tell he’s a grandfather?) ranging in age from 4 to 14. The sporting Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI) title requires breeds represented were the Brittany, Gordon, the Novice title, plus 10 Intermediate tricks, up with an idea to introduce youngsters to the Shorthair, and Vizsla. while the Advanced Trick Dog title (TKA) sport of field trialing. The idea was formu - It was difficult to determine who was having requires the Intermediate title, plus five lated to have a non-regular stake “Novice more fun—the youngsters and their dogs, or Advanced tricks. For the Trick Dog Performer Handler Hunting Dog” held during the club’s the adults helping. title (TKP) handlers perform a short routine walking field trial. Thanks to Doug Lundgren In 2016, the GSPCA’s 2012 NFT Amateur on video of at least 10 tricks previously of AKC Performance Events, the concept judge was there to help and to impart a bit of learned. At the Novice level, handlers may use would become a reality in 2015. wisdom to the youngsters. As the San Antonio a food or toy lure as needed and may use food The stake would be open to all pointing GSP club plans for 2018, there is no doubt or clicker reinforcers. For Intermediate and breeds handled by youngsters under the age of past participants will be there and continue Advanced titles, the handlers may not use food 18; it would run for 15 minutes and be limited into the future to help infuse new blood into or toy lures, but they may use food

to 20 entrants. If the individual didn’t own an our performance sports. rewards/clickers. There are suggested ideas S U T I T

AKC sporting-breed dog, one would be pro - —Patte Titus, for handler’s choices. All upper levels require a E T T A P

vided by a knowledgeable volunteer who [email protected] title in the level below. Y S E T

Mom with her two boys and their Shorthair— would walk the stake with them, providing German Shorthaired Pointer Club of What kind of tricks earn titles? The AKC R U O and quail in the bush encouragement and tips but not handling the America provides a list of 20 tricks for each level, with C

AKC GAZETTE 32 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP several “handler’s choice” options. The when a Chessie jumps into his arms or jumps the hunter pursues upland birds.” These birds She went on to say that you trust your dog’s Novice level includes tricks such as fetch it, over his back. The agility dogs can weave six include quail, pheasant, grouse, woodcock, natural quartering style to find birds and his hold it, get it, and find it—custom-made for poles without a lure. Obedience dogs can find and others. Upland birds tend to be found on drive and desire to flush, mark, and retrieve retrievers. If you do agility, the balance beam, a scent article from five articles. So it is simple the ground in heavy cover, so hunters tend to them with as little interference as possible and, jump, tunnel, and “get on” tricks are easy. to find five tricks through the list. use gundogs to locate and retrieve game. with a good dog, that does not equate to Obedience dogs will do well with push-ups To be a Trick Dog Performer you must use Our Curly-Coated Retriever Club of chaos. He trusts you to drive the truck to a and hand signals. Fun tricks like kiss, high five, 10 tricks from any list, including two America is fortunate to have an Upland feathery field, to remember to bring the shot - shake hands, spin in circle, and touch it are Intermediate tricks and two Advanced tricks, Working Certificate (UWC) now offered. The gun shells, and to use them well (or bring fun and easy to teach. In fact, all the tricks are and the dog must have all three titles on Field Committee of our club is now consider - along someone who can) to knock down the easy to teach and will bring a smile to both record. Your routine may have a story. If you ing two more advanced levels of upland tests birds for him. And you (eventually) learn to handler and dog. have a story, you should tell the basic idea for our Curlies. trust his instincts over your assumptions, The Intermediate level includes more com - yourself, or have a narrator read it and give Quite a few years ago there was an interest - because he is much better equipped to find plicated tricks. Fetch it at 20 feet, catch I, hand you cues. No food lures are permitted, but ing discussion regarding the ability of Curlies birds than you are. signals (three in a row), and carry (a basket) treats may be used as reinforcers. Trick Dog to perform well in upland work. The consen - Thank you, Kathy, for sharing your knowl - are fun for the field dogs. Wobble board, Performers requires you to provide a video for sus of opinion was the innate ability of Curlies edge of upland work with us. Part two will weave poles, and leg weaves are great agility the AKC to view via submission to YouTube, to do this well. The discussion was among continue with more from Kathy in which she tricks. Chessies will love to wave goodbye, pull Facebook, or another service. some members of our club as to just which discusses training for upland fieldwork. a toy, or go find a hiding handler. Any dog can What are you waiting for? Get out there and activities should be canceled if there was a —Ann Shinkle, play the shell game, finding a treat under one enjoy your dog. He will love you for it. lack of time to include all the different events [email protected] of three cups, and then there are go to your —Audrey Austin, that we now may include in our once a year Curly-Coated Retriever Club of America place (to a bed mat or crate) from 10 feet, and [email protected] national specialty. crawl for five feet. Teaching an interactive American Chesapeake Club Kathy Phillips, a longtime owner of Curly- canine game to get a treat and push a button Coated Retrievers who have performed well in Golden Retrievers on a sound toy is simple. Can your dog jump upland work, will now share with us some very A HEALTHIER GOLDEN FUTURE through your arms in a circle, or paws up on Curly-Coated Retrievers worthwhile information about this activity. In n September 30, 75 Golden Retrievers your arm? Check out the list for more enter - THE UPLAND GAME PART ONE that discussion those many years ago, she said will be on display in the annual Golden tainment. ver the years, owners of Curly-Coated that hunt tests are about control, during which ORetriever Lifetime Study Parade of Heroes, Advanced Tricks get trickier but are not Retrievers have praised the breed’s abil - almost every move that the dog makes is held during the Golden Retriever Club of more of a challenge. Roll over, play dead, and Oity to perform well in upland hunting. The directed by the handler. Upland work, how - America (GRCA) national specialty in bow—any smart Chessie can learn these tricks dictionary describes upland hunting as “an ever, is all about the dog’s innate ability, which Salisbury, Maryland. quickly. It might be harder for the handler American term for a form of hunting in which requires specific attributes in temperament. The 75 parade honorees are among the

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3,000-plus Golden participants in the Morris Labrador Retrievers Animal Foundation’s (MAF) Canine Lifetime abrador Retriever Club columnist Lee Health Project. This groundbreaking research Foote wrote the following for the GAzETTE is the “largest and most comprehensive obser - Lin 2012. vational study ever attempted in veterinary medicine in the United States.” The goal is to LABS AND KIDS: IT’S GREAT TO BE identify the risk factors associated with the EIGHT development of cancer and other major dis - Children are generally recognized to be capa - eases in dogs. ble of a more mature relationship once they The study participants and their owners are reach the age of about 8 years. Eight-year-olds truly Golden heroes, as they must commit to are allowed to participate with their dogs in 4-H participate for the entire life of the dog. events. At 9 years, children are eligible for the Owners must take their dogs to its veterinar - AKC’s Junior Showmanship program. The ian for annual examinations. The veterinari - ASPCA recognizes that kids from the age of 9 ans will take sample collections of blood, and up are good candidates for attending obedi - urine, feces, hair, and toenail clippings to sub - ence classes with their dog, as well as potentially Golden Retriever mit to MAF. Owners complete online ques - being ready for competition in different venues. tionnaires regarding the dog’s diet and envi - This age milestone is generally the result of ronment, and allow collection of tumor emotional and physical growth that make chil - samples for evaluation, when such conditions dren in this age group more effective as trainers arise. The enrollees must be purebred, healthy canine health problems. Results of their salute both owners and dogs for their commit - and more reliable as caretakers than younger and under two years of age at the time of research could hopefully lead to better diagno - ment. children. The ASPCA proposes specifically that application, and have a three-generation pedi - sis, prevention, and treatment of cancer and Information for this article was taken from children around 8 years old are more capable of gree. The dog’s owner must assume the full other canine disease. the Golden Retriever Foundation (GAF) web - understanding thoughts and feelings from the veterinary costs associated with these annual More than half of Golden Retrievers site. For more detailed information, or to dog’s perspective. This age group also behaves examinations; MAF will reimburse them 75 develop cancer, many at a very young age, and donate to canine cancer research, you can visit in a more predictable way that is not as likely to dollars per year to help offset that expense. cancer is the leading cause of death in all them at GoldenRetrieverFoundation.org , with links make dogs uneasy. They are also generally large

Using this collection of information, the purebred and mixed-breed dogs. The study to MAF and other health research projects. enough to have an “adult like” presence, if not C K A ©

MAF researchers hope to identify the genetic, participants can raise a paw to salute their —Nona Kilgore Bauer, the physical strength to control a large animal. O O W

D environmental and nutritional risk factors contribution to help create a healthier Golden [email protected] While many training organizations are reluc - I V A associated with cancer and other major health future for the canine world. And we in turn Golden Retriever Club of America tant to include children in their classes, it has D

AKC GAZETTE 34 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP been my experience that children at this age opportunity to practice nurturing skills. Social Nova Scotia Duck Tolling points. At many early events, the club had lit - are often better students than adults. They are individuals naturally want to reciprocate when Retrievers tle say in which judge would be judging used to learning in school and aren’t as likely they are nurtured. A child might not be able THE BACKYARD CLASSIC—A SYMBOL OF Tollers. Also, on occasion, a judge who did not as adults to have to “unlearn” old habits. to care the adults in their lives much, but the UNITY IN OUR BREED meet the U.S. club’s requirements would be When young people are motivated, they are family Labrador will always soak up any kind - he Backyard Classic,” or BYC, is the substituted at the last minute. It was thought capable of applying themselves and improving ness it is offered. informal name for the Region 2– that, by holding our own separate event, we their training techniques. Adults who can’t With their high desire to please, low aggres - “sponT sored supported entry of the Nova Scotia would have more control over our choice in focus on their dogs long enough to be effective sion, and tolerant attitude, Labrador Duck Tolling Retriever Club (USA). Long judges. Our efforts to secure qualified judges trainers rarely improve. Retrievers continue to be the favored dog for before our breed became part of the AKC, on our own were aided because many judges Family dogs who might have been accus - families with children. A survey conducted by the U.S. national club worked hard to bring were excited to get a head start putting their tomed to tolerating the child as a peer may Petplace.com asked 450 owners of Labrador together Tollers and their owners to promote hands on a large number of Tollers prior to need to undergo a reset of their perspective as Retrievers if they felt the Labrador was a good the breed in various areas of the country. In their recognition by AKC. the child asserts leadership through training. breed for families with children. Ninety-nine Region 2 in particular, these gatherings origi - Long time Region 2 members Evelyn In our household it has been interesting to percent of the respondents agreed—the high - nated as serious but relatively informal events, Williams, Patty Beran, and Sue Dorscheid (all watch the “old salts” tutor my daughter (age 9) est percentage of endorsement of any of the consisting of conformation and field at a mini - active club members and strong supporters of in her role as handler in classic obedience, other breeds surveyed. mum. This was because prior to AKC recog - Tollers) came up with a plan for hosting these agility, and fieldwork. They clearly find her While Labrador Retrievers might be good nition the U.S. Toller club awarded conforma - events. According to what was relayed to me much more interesting now that she has a for kids, it is important to remember that chil - tion championships with similar requirements by Sue, the BYC was their collective brain - more active place in their lives. The young dren are good for Labradors, too. Clubs to the AKC: 15 points and two majors were child. They wanted to hold a regional event dogs, which have never known her as anything should make support for junior participation a needed. However, at least one of the majors where Toller owners could earn club confor - but a leader, are even more receptive and are priority. The most progressive clubs will seek had to be obtained after 18 months of age, mation points and their BRT field title all in keenly interested in what she wants to teach to recruit the next generation of fanciers from and passing a BRT (basic retrieving and the same weekend. In regard to the name, as them. These observations have reinforced for beyond those affiliated through their parents. tolling test) or an equivalent field event was, legend has it, Evelyn asked, “What should we me the motivation so many families have to Fresh hobbyists could be nurtured through and still is, required for a club championship. call it?” and Patty said, “How about the start with a puppy, especially once the children support of 4-H or scout programs, local train - Consequently, field events have always been Backyard Classic?” Thus was born a tradition in the family reach the magical age of 8. ers, or obedience clubs. Outreach and making integral to the BYC. now over 20 years old. The recognized benefits of raising children experts available for demonstrations, consulta - Pre-BYC days, the Region 2–supported con - The first BYC was held in 1995, the same with pets continue to grow. Pet ownership is tion, or judging are ways to encourage new formation events were organized around sanc - year I got my first Toller. I did not attend that attributed to enhancing everything from aller - members and build long-term support for the tioned AKC matches. Supported event organ - year, although in retrospect I wish I had. The gen tolerance to making kids smarter. In my breed we love. —L.F. izers were challenged in securing judges inaugural event was held in Ann Arbor, opinion, the largest benefit comes from the Labrador Retriever Club qualified to award U.S. club championship Michigan, at the home of Evelyn and Nelson

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Williams. I showed up the second year, when it have developed with other Toller owners over was held in Rosendale, Wisconsin, at the the years. home of Sue Dorscheid and Mike The traditions established over the 20-plus Elmergreen. I was forever hooked! years of BYC events hold us, and therefore Originally BYCs consisted of conformation our breed, together. and field events, and have since regularly —Heather Green, included obedience and the occasional agility, [email protected] rally, dock diving, and even barn hunting com - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club petitions. In most cases (for conformation, at least), early BYCs literally took place in a will - ing club member’s back, side, or front yard. English Setters Attendees were recruited to sell t-shirts to raise RETURNING TO OUR ROOTS money for the event, run the grill, or work the ost of us with English Setters know that conformation and field events. The necessity once upon a time, when our great- English Setters of many hands pitching in to contribute to the Mgrandparents were young, English Setters event’s success helped build strong ties over were a popular breed. They were one of the the years. first nine breeds accepted into the AKC in Since AKC recognition in 2003, the BYC 1884. Chances are, when you’ve had your dog registrations per year, barely managing to stay include the Kennel Club in the U.K., or AKC has been held as a supported entry in conjunc - at a dog show or been out for a walk, you’ve off the Most Vulnerable Native Breeds list numbers. It does include Italy, which regis - tion with an existing AKC show. In more encountered seniors who say something like, most years. tered 14,510 English Setters in 2011, and recent years, the number of sponsored tro - “I had one of those dogs when I was a boy (or If this was the entire story for English Setters France, which registered 5,390 in 2015. phies rivals those of some breeds’ specialties, girl). We used to hunt all day …” today, it would indeed be a dismal picture. (These are the most recent numbers I could and Toller fanciers from other U.S. regions Sadly, public tastes change. More people live However, it’s not the whole story, and I think find for each country.) In fact, the English R E G and Canada travel days to attend the Region 2 in cities today, and fewer people hunt. there are some things we can do to make Setter has been the most popular breed in G O D L L event. These days, we are more likely to con - Sometimes we’re lucky if people don’t mistake things better for the breed we love. Italy and one of the most popular breeds in U B

L A C gregate in a restaurant vs. having an informal our dogs for “longhaired Dalmatians.” For According to figures from 37 FCI countries, France. Most of us here in the United States R O N cookout in someone’s backyard, but at its years now AKC has been registering fewer the English Setter was ranked 19th in popular - have no idea of the popularity of our breed in , N A H

heart the intent of the BYC remains the same. than 1,000 English Setters per year—a lot ity among all breeds worldwide in 2013. Europe. We’re used to feeling isolated with a A N A I D

Fortunately, I have been able to make it to fewer. The situation is even worse in the U.K., Seriously. I’m not kidding. Some 29,771 breed that few people recognize, but that’s not Y S E T almost every BYC since my first, and I have where our breed originated. The English English Setters were registered in these coun - the case everywhere. R U O relished the friendships and camaraderie I Setter has been hovering there with about 300 tries, according to research. This does not I’m told that many of the English Setters C

AKC GAZETTE 36 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP registered in France, Italy, and other European their genetic health. The effective population their kennel clubs are already considering this Setters and produced some beautiful dogs. Many of his countries are hunting dogs. They’re not the size for English Setters (in the U.K.) is about option for certain breeds with low genetic dogs can be found in our late 19th century/early 20th bench dogs or “Laveracks” that we’re used to. 29, and the number is probably similar for diversity. century pedigrees. Llewellins that are 100-percent pure However, there are plenty of show breeders in American English Setters. The breed COI for The same is true for many sporting breeds have been registered by the Field Dog Stud Book these countries with beautiful dogs. Some 22 generations for U.K. and American English that had a show/field split in the 20th century. (FDSB) for decades, making this a very interesting American breeders have already had wonder - Setters is about the same. Breed genetic health for the future could be source of genetic material for English Setter fanciers. ful results working with European breeders If we do have such a low effective popula - improved by returning to the breed’s roots and They are registered as a separate breed from the such as Fairray Kennels, Blue Baltic, Setter tion size, it would be wise to think about having a rapprochement with its field family. English Setter in that registry. The fact that Mr. Della Cruismany, Los Vitorones, Fanchon, where we could find other English Setters to Not that this would be easy. Many field breed - Llewellin was sometimes working with outcrossed dogs and others. increase it. European English Setters are one ers are dead-set against show dogs and show should be taken into account by people trying to figure Why do I mention the worldwide population source. From a genetic/health point of view, breeders. But if the health of our breeds is at genetic diversity in the English Setter. of English Setters? Because we need to be even if most of the English Setters registered stake, we may need to work together. —Carlotta Cooper, mindful of our breed’s genetic health, and in Europe are hunting dogs, that’s fine. We I know this view will be cursed by people [email protected] numbers are important. These numbers don’t should also reconsider the English Setter field who detest upright tails and who hate the English Setter Association of America tell the entire story, because a breed’s total dogs, handsome Rymans, and Llewellins here thought of ever breeding to field dogs, but if it population is not the same as its effective pop - in the U.S. which most show breeders have means keeping our English Setters healthy ulation—the number of dogs contributing shied away from for decades. I’m not suggest - and viable for the future, I think this is some - Gordon Setters genetically to the breed—but having more ing that we should all start including these thing we need to consider, at least as a contin - CANINE INFLUENZA: A PET OWNERS’ dogs is certainly better than being on the dogs in our breeding plans right away, but gency plan. GUIDE verge of extinction. For example, the world - when people start worrying about genetic Of course, the main problem for English ortions of this article are adapted with permis - wide population of Labrador Retrievers is diversity in English Setters, I think they need Setters in the United States—and for many sion from the AVMA. vast. They are the number-one breed in many to keep in mind that there is far more diversity other breeds—is that we are losing breeders. PA group of exhibitors at a recent hunt test in countries, along with the United States. in the breed than they may realize. Some of When you lose breeders, you also lose dogs, Northern California were discussing a “mys - However, their effective population size is esti - these populations of ES have been separated litters, and puppies. That’s a big problem— tery illness” one of the exhibitor’s dogs was mated to be 114, at least in Great Britain from each other since the days when Purcell and a subject for another day. stumping his vet in diagnosing. I thought the (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2 Llewellin* was still breeding dogs. These *If you have read much about Mr. Llewellin’s breed - illness might be canine influenza (“CI,” or dog 390636/ ). A number lower than 100 is consid - English Setters may go by different names or ing, you probably know that he did not hesitate to cross flu). ered to be critical by conservation biologists. be different “strains,” but if we reach the his Laveracks with other hunting dogs in his efforts to I read recently that more cases were being Less than 50, and a breed is considered to be point where we start to think our breed has produce the kind of dogs he wanted. His most success - seen in the U.S.—most particularly, in the East at serious risk for the future. So, just because a lost too much diversity, we have places to turn ful dogs were the result of breeding from a dog that was and Midwest, though spreading westward. breed has large numbers does not guarantee within the breed. Some other countries and half-Gordon. Other sources reveal that he bred to Irish CI is caused by the canine influenza A virus

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(CIV). The disease is highly contagious—eas - dog helps to reduce the spread of the virus. boarded at kennels, who travel extensively vating than what he smells on the ground. ily spread from infected dogs to other dogs via Dogs infected with H3N2 CIV should be iso - with their owners (out of state) and who visit Bait, such as a treat or favorite toy, is often direct contact, nasal secretions (sneezing, bark - lated for at least 21 days. Dogs infected with dog parks. The best source of guidance about used to capture a dog’s attention in the confor - ing, coughing), contaminated items in a kennel H3N8 CIV should be isolated for at least whether to vaccinate is your veterinarian. mation ring. Treats, toys, and other training (bowls, leashes) and by people carrying the seven days. Watchful and careful hygiene (to For more information and resource material, aids are not permitted in the performance virus (on clothing, feet) between infected and include hand-washing, and thorough cleaning please visit the “Canine Influenza” page at the ring, however, thus a different strategy is in healthy dogs. CI does not discriminate as to of kennel bowls, shared kennel items, and AVMA website . order. This is where the “watch me” com - age, breed, or sex for dogs to become infected. kennel-cleaning items, as well as the kennels —Carolyn R. Gold, mand becomes useful. There is no indication that it is zoogenic themselves) helps reduce the spread of CIV. [email protected] The goal of “watch me” is to have your dog (passed by dogs to people). However, in 2016, Influenza viruses normally do not survive on Gordon Setter Club of America to focus on you, momentarily diverting his cats are known to have been infected with the surfaces and clothing longer than 48 hours attention from the ground so that you can H3N2 CIV, having been exposed to infected and are killed by using common disinfectants. quickly get him back on track in the ring. dogs. A two- to three-week recovery period is most Boykin Spaniels Teaching your dog to “watch me” is usually an Two strains are known in the US: H3N8 common, although some dogs can develop WATCH ME easy process. Find something that motivates (first seen in 2004 in Florida), and H3N2 (seen more serious/severe secondary bacterial infec - oykin Spaniels are often seen with their your dog, such as a small piece of food. Hold in Chicago in 2015). This was the first report tions capable of leading to severe illness nose to the ground. In the field, sniffing is the food in your mouth (or next to your mouth of H3N2 affecting dogs outside Asia, where (pneumonia). Bessential for the Boykin to flush game. with your hand). When your dog looks at your the virus was known to already exist. Lab testing is available for diagnosing both However, in the performance ring, sniffing the face, give him the treat. It is important to only Symptoms most resemble “kennel cough” H3N8 and H3N2 CVI. Please consult your ground is problematic. In agility, I have seen reinforce looking at your face—not lunging at (canine infectious tracheobronchitis). A thick veterinarian for more information. dogs go around obstacles, walk into jumps, your face, nor jumping up on you, both of nasal discharge and a high temperature (104– We are very fortunate that vaccines are avail - and duck underneath jump bars because they which are undesirable side effects. 105 degrees F) may occur, along with lethargy able for both the H3N8 and H3N2 strains of were sniffing the ground. Repeat this step until he reliably follows the and weight loss. Infected dogs can seem well the canine influenza virus. While in the ring, dogs sniff the ground for treat to your face with his eyes. Next, point to but still be contagious, infecting other dogs, The decision to vaccinate for CIV is called a several reasons. Sometimes they do it because your face, give the verbal cue by saying “watch being most contagious during the two- to four- “lifestyle” decision, meaning it is recom - they are nervous. Other times, they find the me,” and bring the food to your face as you had day incubation period when they shed the mended for dogs who can be at risk of expo - scent on the ground more attractive than the before. When he looks at you, give him the treat. virus via nasal secretions. Eighty percent of sure because of the “lifestyle” their owners task at hand. Soon he will begin looking at you upon hearing dogs exposed become ill; the mortality rate for lead with their dogs. This might include taking The key to reducing ground-sniffing is to the command “watch me.” When this happens, CIV is less than 10 percent. your dog to shows, hunt tests, field trials, obe - make other behaviors more attractive than stop bringing the treat to your face. Instead, keep Isolating dogs who are suspected of having dience/rally/tracking events, and so on. Also sniffing. An effective way to do this is to get the treat hidden, tell the dog “watch me,” and CIV or having been exposed to a sick/infected included in this list should be dogs who are the dog’s attention with something more capti - give him the treat when he looks.

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Once your dog reliably looks at you upon Clumber Spaniels with other dogs, car injury, or contracting a runs in hunt tests with no evidence of arthritis. hearing “watch me,” you should begin to he two most contentious issues in contemporary brain-eating amoeba, respectively. To train and So for me, I have decided that the risk of debil - increase the delay in time and space between Clumber discourse are probably tail-docking and show in conformation or performance events itating arthritis from training and showing in when the dog looks at you and when he aTgility. There are two sides to every story. In recent also includes an evaluation of risk. agility is too high for my Clumbers. receives the treat. (For example, leave the treat columns have been presented historical and practical Conformation risky? Of course, there is risk to Is the sample size large? No, but 100-percent on a table across the room, and give it to him reasons for and against docking. Here, we are happy to everything. Dog contracts the latest flu at a affected is enough for me. And, with so many after he has watched you for several seconds.) have Cindy Brizes, former Agility chair of the CSCA, show: Probability is low, but the consequence is other venues to train and compete with This is necessary because treats are not explain why she gave up entering her Clumbers in potentially high. Dog feels stressed and suffers Clumbers where they keep their feet on the allowed in the ring, necessitating a delay agility. Affirmative arguments will be presented in a from diarrhea: Depending on the dog, proba - ground (including hunting, tracking, and obe - between your dog performing “watch me” subsequent column. bility could be high, but the consequence is rel - dience), I have decided to minimize risk by and your giving him a treat once you exit the atively low. opting out of a higher-impact sport. ring. CLUMBER SPANIEL RISK MANAGEMENT: And what about performance events such as As I said earlier, life is all about day-to-day, When your dog reliably “watches” you on DECIDING WHETHER TO WORK YOUR obedience, tracking, hunting, and agility? I have minute-to-minute risk evaluation. And we all command, you can try using this in the ring DOGS IN AGILITY put 20 performance titles on seven dogs, most of rate the risks differently. Many people are into to get him back on track. For example, if you In project management, decisions are often whom were Clumbers. Six of these titles were in rock climbing, parachuting, and other extreme are running an agility course and your dog guided by taking risk into consideration. Risk is agility, with two different Clumbers. sports and find them to be acceptable risks. My begins to sniff, do the following: Pause, give the probability of an event occurring times the Agility, as with most performance events, hobbies include dog showing, walking/hiking the “watch me” command, and when you consequence of the event. We make decisions takes hours and hours of training before ever with my dogs, and golf—all relatively low- have successfully captured his attention, redi - daily in our lives by calculating risk and decid - entering a trial or test. With agility, I trained impact, low-risk activities. rect him to the next obstacle on the course. I ing whether we are risk-averse or not. I don’t fly several times a week for over a year before What about you and your Clumbers? have found this methodology effective with in small, single-engine airplanes. While the being ready to enter the first trial. The training Extreme sports, or low-impact? Either way, my Boykin spaniel. probability of the single engine malfunctioning sessions for agility weren’t always very long, but enjoy every minute with them, and do what is For a breed who enjoys sniffing, such as the is low, the consequence of smashing into the even the simplest session included jumping. best for them. —C.B. Boykin, it is important to have several tools ground in that event would be high. While I only trained and showed two Thanks, Cindy! available to divert his attention from sniffing. So, what does this have to do with our Clumbers in agility, both of them ended up Reminder: Don’t drink and drive—or text The “watch me” command is one such tool beloved Clumber Spaniels. Well, what we do with severe arthritis. Merlin had terrible arthri - and drive. Your dog will never understand that comes in handy in a variety of situations. with our Clumbers often includes a risk deter - tis in his feet, and Scarlett has severe arthritis why you didn’t come home. —Jeff Engelmann, mination. Do we take them to dog parks, let in her elbow. Of the other five dogs who did —Bryant Freeman, Ph.D., [email protected] them run off-lead, or let them swim in overly performance events but didn’t do agility, none [email protected] Boykin Spaniel Club and Breeders warm fresh water in the summertime? All three of them have suffered from arthritis, including Delegate, Clumber Spaniel Club of Association of America of these activities include potential risk: fights my 8½-year-old Clumber who still trains and America , Inc.,

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Cocker Spaniels the overall, correct dog, but also because of that he can reach forward without construction placement of a young puppy may start out SHOULDERS “AS SMOOTH AS SILK” the sheer beauty and feel to the area. The in a full stride to counterbalance the driving more upright to accommodate for maximum he Cocker Spaniel standard spends a opposite feeling exists when one goes over a force from the rear. Above all his gait is coordi - weight-bearing in the front. As the puppy good deal of time on shoulders, more Cocker with faulty shoulders. For example, nated, smooth and effortless. The dog must grows, exercises, and develops his muscles, his tThan implying that shoulder construction is when you run your hand down the neck and cover ground with his action, excessive anima - more mature muscles may give him a more very important. you hit the obstruction of forward shoulder tion should not be mistaken for proper gait.” well laid back shoulder placement as an adult. The General Appearance section of the placement ( not shoulders well laid back) you Incorrect shoulder placement most certainly There is at least that hope and possibility! standard says in part, “He stands well up at will notice that this results in a short neck, affects balance between front and rear assem - Take note, on examination, of the dog’s the shoulder …” “stuffed” into the shoulders, far from the desir - blies. A straight shoulder placement does not elbow placement, which should be directly The Forequarters section says in part, “The able picture of a long neck and smooth and allow a dog to place his rear legs properly below the highest point of the shoulder blade. shoulders are well laid back forming an angle flowing shoulders. under him to allow for correct rear drive. As Your hand and eyes must confirm how each with the upper arm of approximately 90 Keep in mind, with your mind’s eye, the pre - we note from the description and require - Cocker is constructed. When you do find one degrees which permits the dog to move his scribed 90-degree angle and what happens if ments in the Cocker standard, we want a with correctly constructed shoulders, please do forelegs in an easy manner with forward that angle changes; note the deleterious effect sporting dog to cover more ground, with less enjoy and appre ciate your hand running along reach. Shoulders are clean-cut and sloping on the ability of the forelegs to move correctly, effort and expending less energy. The word the neck and the shoulders “as smooth as silk.” without protrusion and so set that the upper easily, and with forward reach, not with “baby “endurance” is used. If the dog is “steep —Kristi L. Tukua points of the withers are at an angle which steps” nor in a stilted manner. shouldered,” having an upright shoulder American Spaniel Club permits a wide spring of rib.” When viewed The unfortunately common and troublesome blade, his movement will not be efficient. The from the side with the forelegs vertical, the fault is the upright, straight shoulder blade. dog will tend to put his head down to be able elbow is directly below the highest point of the Keep in mind what we want in the gait of the to use his muscles. The front of the dog bears English Cocker Spaniels shoulder blade. Forelegs are parallel, straight, sporting dog. Note this excerpt from the stan - much of his weight. Look for the Cocker who n 1980, English Cocker breeder Dr. Arthur strongly boned and muscular and set close to dard’s General Appearance section: “He is a is comfortable in his gait, balanced and able to Ferguson, of the influential Dunelm line, the body well under the scapulae.” dog capable of considerable speed, combined move effortlessly with reach in the front and Ipresented a talk on the breed to the Dog Cocker shoulders, when so constructed, con - with great endurance.” Note well the stan - corresponding drive from the rear; he should Judges Association of America symposium in stitute a most beautiful part of the dog, dard’s Gait section: “The Cocker Spaniel, be able to move with head up and on a loose New York City. This month we continue a smooth as silk to the touch, allowing the hand though the smallest of the sporting dogs, pos - lead. look at selected excerpts from that talk, begun to glide down the neck without obstruction sesses a typical sporting dog gait. Prerequisite We have all heard breeders say that shoul - in the July issue. Many of the insights from the into the widening intersection, allowing for to good movement is balance between the der placement can change from that of a talk still clearly resonate today, while others proper spring of rib. Correct shoulder con - front and rear assemblies. He drives with puppy (a straight shoulder placement can lay provide illuminating historical perspective. struction is so valued and admired by the strong, powerful rear quarters and is properly back with more age and development). There The transcript of the talk first appeared in the fancy not only because of its crucial place in constructed in the shoulders and forelegs so is a factual basis for that idea. The shoulder Spring 1980 edition of the ECSCA Review.

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“THE ENGLISH COCKER IN English Cocker in this country. With the pertaining in the English show ring. have scorned any trimming that could not be PERSPECTIVE”—EXCERPTS PART TWO American Cocker already present as the “At first glance this might not seem like a done with the thumb and forefinger—none of “Most of you, I am sure, know something of majority variety, and later the majority breed, matter of much concern to American judges. the clipping and sculpting that we have devel - the history of the English Cocker in America, and in the days before the American Cocker After all, it is the American show scene they oped to a high art. And in the ring they have, so I shan’t go into details. I might, however, had achieved quite the distinctive type and fur - are primarily concerned with. The trouble is until recently, paid very little attention to pos - refresh your mind on a few essential facts. Prior nishings it now has, English Cocker breeders that breeders of English Cockers in this coun - ing their dogs. Indeed, breeders of the old to 1935, all Cockers were shown as of the naturally tended to cultivate—or, if you will, try have not been able to ignore the English school resented even getting down with their same breed. By that time the fallacy in this des - tolerate—a slightly larger, slightly taller, dog dogs—nor have they, for the most part, wanted dogs at all, preferring to show them entirely ignation had become increasingly apparent. than was being bred in England. English dogs, to. In fact, they have found themselves going on lead. The late H.L. Lloyd, of ‘Of Ware’ Only the fact that there were relatively few of course, also varied in size, and some imports back to imported stock whether they liked it or fame, used to say that, with everybody down English Cockers in the country had kept it came to this country because they were over - not, whether these dogs suited their taste (as on their knees with their dogs, it looked like a from becoming officially recognized earlier. size for English taste. But this matter of size is they often have), or whether they won (which prayer meeting. When they did set their dogs Then, owing to the initiative of Mrs. nevertheless a legacy with which we have had they often have not). The relation between up, the result would usually not have passed Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge and the fledgling to live ever since. Continued contact with stock produced under English show conditions muster in an American ring, especially in an English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, the breeders in the United Kingdom has moder - and American, respectively, constitutes a fact American group ring. AKC granted the English Cocker separate sta - ated this tendency, and I don’t think the varia - that has had to be reckoned with, and one that “And there is another difference, and one of tus, but only as a variety. Separate breed status tion in size is quite so marked as it used to be, both helps explain divergence in type in this far-reaching significance. Emphasis among did not come until 1946. Meanwhile there but it is still there. country and, in a measure, justifies it. English exhibitors has been primarily on were a few chaotic years while pedigrees were “The existence of the American Cocker as “Anyone who has watched Cockers being breed competition, and relatively less (relative, sorted out and judges got used to the situation. the vastly more numerous breed in this coun - judged at shows in the old country will know that is, to our habits) on group competition. “It was not too unusual for size alone to be try no doubt influenced the course of English part, at least, of what I mean. The English Though a group or Best in Show win confers considered the principal difference between Cocker breeding in other and subtler ways— ring, especially the Cocker ring, has been tra - unquestionably coveted laurels there, as here, the two varieties. I remember one person who for example, a willingness to tolerate a horsier ditionally the preserve of the breeder- a top English dog’s show record tends to be had a handsome black of straight American head type. But the circumstances that in my exhibitor—not a professional handler in sight, measured not so much in the number of breeding, but a bit too big, so he just entered opinion did most to shape English Cocker nor crates or elaborate grooming devices. group wins to his credit as in the number of him as an English Cocker and finished him type in this country were much the same as English exhibitors, it is true, have of recent Challenge Certificates won in the breed. without a defeat, and I am sure this was not those that also conditioned the evolution of years been picking up some of our tricks of “Circumstances such as these have tended to an isolated instance. the American breed. I refer to the circum - showmanship, but they have traditionally foster a special kind of Cocker—one of mod - “This matter of size, by the way, is one exam - stances in which dogs, especially Cockers, shown their dogs with a minimum of trim - erate proportions, as benefits the relative inti - ple of how circumstances tended to shape the have customarily been put down and shown ming and handling. Although they have not macy of the ring, moderate size, moderate attitudes of both breeders and judges to the here, circumstances very different from those always practiced what they preached, they angulation, moderate coat, moderate length of

AKC GAZETTE 41 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP body and reach of neck, even moderate stride, the fear level, the kind of scary experiences the aplomb. To the total surprise and dismay of to walk. Rather than a forcing a tough-love a dog bred with more attention to the general dog or pup has already had, and the dog’s his owners, JoEllen and Susan Schneider, “Get over it!” immersion method, they drove balance and quality than to the showier effects intrinsic temperament, this simplistic advice Chase came back home from a beach vacation Chase to a nearby street that had not been to be had from more pronounced angulation, may not help to allay the fears of a worried dog. suddenly paralyzed with fear to walk near or repaved and walked him on a surface that did greater reach of neck, a relatively high tail car - Each dog arrives with different responses to walk on the street where they live. They real - not cause him worry. For a few weeks they riage, a fast-moving gait, and, of course, more the world around him. Each dog requires that ized he was very afraid when vehicles drove walked nearer and nearer to the new street profuse coat. The rear-end furnishings that the trainer investigate triggers, settings, and past his house. While they had been away on surface, and Chase gradually became desensi - have set off so many American winners are reactions that stimulate their dog to react with vacation, their street had been repaved, and tized to hearing cars from a short distance thought so little of that they are removed anxiety. Training a dog to feel safe in the cars driving on the new pavement made a away. Soon he could happily walk without entirely from the hock down. The English taste world requires keen observation, analysis, and very noticeable, loud noise. worry about sounds from the new asphalt. has been for a compact, merry little dog that research to make a step-by-step training plan. Being experienced dog trainers, they did not Dogs and humans have very different noise, can, in theory at any rate, hunt the hedgerows When did the worried behavior begin? We can miss drag Chase out onto the street and force him smell, and sight acuities. Have a look at this without getting all tangled up.” —A.F. early warning signals given by the dog’s behav - (To be continued.) ior, such as turning away, freezing, lip-licking, Chase, Ch. —Robin Tingley, backing up, eye-widening, faint growling, and Northgate’s [email protected] so on, resulting in an escalation of the fear Tag You’re It, CGC English Cocker Spaniel Club of America behavior. The Body Language of Stress and Fear in Dogs , by Adrienne Farricelli, offers helpful explanations and great photographs. English Springer Spaniels If scary events happen repeatedly, and stress FINDING THE THRESHOLD: escalates, a dog may show bigger, often louder, DESENSITIZING CANINE ANXIETY and more obvious reactions to elicit owner ave you trained a dog who sometimes attention to his discomfort. When this happens, showed the whites of his eyes and wore make a plan to recapture your dog’s peace of Y E

Han expression saying, “Something bad could mind by carefully analyzing exactly when the L S G N I happen”? Well-meaning but misguided dog dog began to show tiny, less-than-calm reac - L L I B

lovers may offer the training advice to put the tions. Once the “when” is understood, the A S U S

dog in the scary situation and “let her see that “what” will probably also be obvious. Y R A M

everything is safe.” This advice is as ineffective Chase (Ch. Northgate’s Tag You’re It, CGC) Y S E T as telling a person who is crying and shaking in is a finished champion who passed his Canine R U O fear or anger, “Don’t be upset!” Depending on Good Citizen test with calm Springer boy C

AKC GAZETTE 42 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP article that compares differences in sensory To gradually build our dogs’ confidence, high-maintenance or overly coiffed. Medications, health issues, and hormonal perception: trust, and sense of well being is time consum - The quality of the coat should be more state also play a role in he Field’s coat. https://timehuman.blogspot.com/2012/08/sight- ing, with few shortcuts. Since dogs are the important than abundance, enhancing the Spaying and neutering affect quantity and tex - hearing-smell-differences-between.html . creatures we have chosen as our best compan - natural lines of the individual. Many a judge ture of hair as does whelping a litter. My old The threshold anxiety moment is the “aha!” ions, to be a part of their learning process is and exhibitor have noted the use of grooming boy had not reached a thyroid stage in which moment of a dog’s fear reaction. Consider the time well spent. for the ring to accentuate the positive, but a we typically see thin hair about the hips and example of the dog who is afraid of stooped —Sarah A. Ferrell, “curtain of hair” should not hide proper torso, but unusually thin or thick coats can men carrying clipboards. The anxiety thresh - [email protected] angulation and lines. Techniques that blend often be a telltale signs that it is time to moni - old is not when the bent man is within a foot English Springer Field Trial Association and trim to minimize faults are one thing, but tor hormone levels (which can often be easily of the dog, triggering barking, backing up, or the trend of carrying too much coat on vari - treated and maintained). even lunging. The threshold was the moment ous purebred dogs is a shame. Grooming toolkits may vary from fancier to that the dog sensed a change in his field of Field Spaniels What I call “maintenance grooming” is still fancier, but for the very basics, the Field vision. The dog probably widened his eyes GROOMING THE FIELD proper, adhering to breed standard, and requires good brushing and combing as well and focused intently on the man long before ur standard paints a picture of proper appropriate for pets and working dogs. There as routine ear and nail care. Thinning may be his owner. coat texture: a silky, glossy, single coat may of course at times be need for specialty done by using clippers or thinning shears, and The starting point for retraining less reactiv - Obefitting a dog who works in the field. It is not grooming to help an older or recuperating any close work is limited to the head, tops of ity to the trigger (the approaching man) is for to be overabundant, cottony, or crazy-curly, animal. ears, and blending down the neck. the owner to react to the trigger before the and most of us have seen everything from I personally don’t feel Field Spaniels are Neatening of toes and pasterns gives a dog reacts to the trigger. Before arousal of short and slick to long and wavy, as well as our suited nor acclimated to kennel-run life away round Sporting foot, and a flat, clean footpad reaction in the anxious dog, the trainer should share of fuzzies and lack of haircoat! from their people. This is not to say that out - gives proper traction and cleanliness. Proper engage the dog’s attention and offer a positive In studying the canine hair follicle, we see door natural light and exercise won’t benefit nail care is always a must, and the trimming stimulus like a toy or treat. Give the dog a sub - that there can be guard hair surrounded with the coat and overall dog—it is just typical to and grinding can be easy to maintain when stitute and preemptive behavior before the multiple other hairs—hence a constant growth see our breed in more of a home environ - kept up. Sanitary trim should maintain the unwanted reactive response (barking, eyes and shed pattern affected by light, nutrition, ment. It should go without saying that regular sheath or vulvar area, as well as the anal rolling in alarm, and so on) occurs. With repe - hormones, and environmental factors. That fresh air and exercise is a must for mentally region below the tail. tition, the dog can learn a new non-anxiety being said, it is no wonder we have constant and physically balanced dogs. Performance animals also need close atten - reaction behavior. Delicious treats and small, shedding cycles and change in coat over time. Nutritionally, use of a healthy, balanced diet tion to grooming to avoid injury and damage, happy tasks like sitting or performing a move Show grooming varies greatly from dog to along with proper supplementation will pro - be it from slipping in the ring or getting hung or trick that always makes the dog’s tail wag dog, but in keeping with our standard, texture duce a healthy bloom to the coat. Quality up in brush and brambles. teach the dog to feel confident rather than and purpose should be considered—that of a shampoos will not only enhance but also Grooming can also be a bonding experience fearful. dog who hunts in dense cover—hence not maintain a healthy haircoat. and enjoyable “examination” time for us with

AKC GAZETTE 43 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP our dogs, observing any issues that need to be their feet in it instead. remain quite active even at 12 and 13. If you and wide. addressed. This is recommended as a regular Garden hoses are fun—many, many Sussex have a Sussex, you will never be bored. So it’s fair to say that no one volunteers their home process for each Field, as it helps us to enjoy being sprayed, but they enjoy even more It is with sorrow that I report the loss of Lynn time to a dog club expecting a lot of praise. Yet stay on top of health issues as well as “quality attacking and chewing up a hose. Looking for Peterson, judge and breeder for many years. people still volunteer. And in 2012 the WSSCA time” together. a Christmas gift for your favorite Sussex The breed and the club will miss her. Board voted to establish a new club trophy to Packing the coat is a useful process that owner? You can’t go wrong with a brand-new —Marcia Deugan, recognize that spirit of volunteerism. maintains the natural oils of the Field’s skin hose! Downspouts—you know, the ones that [email protected] The Greenwood Cup was established in and hair coat. Distilled water is worked in, run from the gutters to the ground—are like Sussex Spaniel Club of America memory of Elizabeth Lee Wasserman (1940– and the dog is “brushed dry,” alternating mini-rapids and endlessly enchanting, espe - 2012), to recognize exceptional service to the strokes using a boar-bristle brush and dry, cially for puppies. Then there are wading club. As the board noted, “The qualities Beth light, rolled hand-towels. Worked from head to pools, swimming pools, lakes, and so on. There Welsh Springer Spaniels Wasserman exemplified should be encouraged tail, this process removes dirt and conditions. are some Sussex who even do dock diving! THE GREENWOOD CUP and recognized by the WSSCA. Beth’s accom - Several of our breeders and fanciers have Then there is the whole watching-TV thing. he Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of plishments and qualities included: (1) service as assembled tutorials and helpful hints that will Many Sussex enjoy TV, but my complaint about America (WSSCA), like many other breed an officer in her regional club; (2) service to the guide both the pet owner and show exhibitor. mine doing so involves doorbells ringing and cTlubs, offers several annual club trophies for national club in support of several national spe - Happy grooming! knocking at the door on television—the dog dogs who are at the top of the statistics in breed cialties; (3) a willingness to go out of her way to —Shannon Rodgers jumps off the couch and runs to the door bark - or performance. share her knowledge of Welsh Springer [email protected] ing every single time! Sussex, even non-field dogs, But what about the people behind the dogs? Spaniels, field work, conformation, and groom - Field Spaniel Society of America still hunt on their own—birds, rabbits squirrels, As this column has discussed in the past, the ing; and, most importantly, (4) a deeply held frogs, toads, lizards—none are safe from an success of dog clubs rests firmly on the shoul - sense of fairness and good sportsmanship.” average yard-exploring Sussex. (A note here: Of ders of our volunteers. Volunteering means put - The WSSCA Board has only made this award Sussex Spaniels course, watch out for dangerous hunted crea - ting yourself out there—for praise, sometimes; twice, the first time to Colleen O’Keefe, DVM, SUSSEX SPANIELS ARE … tures like Bufo toads, poisonous snakes, and often for criticism. No one who has chaired a in 2012. ussex are, to say the least, real characters. skinks.) national specialty or served as an officer or It was my honor at the WSSCA annual meet - They aren’t the smartest of breeds—in my Sussex are highly entertaining, with their nose- board member of a breed club has been the ing and banquet this past May to announce the Shumble opinion—but they are funny and fun. wrinkling, woo-woo-wooing, and kippering— subject of universal praise and gratitude. board’s unanimous decision to award the For instance, Sussex love water. Some (one of sometimes all at the same time! It is sometimes There’s always someone who disagrees with a Greenwood Cup to Susan M. Riese, of mine currently) like to pick up a water bowl hard to explain to new Sussex owners that the choice. And it’s pretty easy to sit back in your Statesman Welsh Springer Spaniels. and carry it around. Unfortunately they aren’t reputation for “slow and sedate” certainly does armchair and make comments. The speed and Susan has spent decades serving the club as an very good at it, and water spills everywhere. not pertain to Sussex puppies. As adults they do ease of electronic communications makes it that officer, board member, judges’ education men - Fasten that dish down, and they will paddle slow down, but I have had many older dogs who much more possible to spread your views far tor, fieldwork aficionado, and national specialty

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uninitiated as Susan. And many with chisels and hammers forging the world people can trace their love of the around them in stone. On to Pisa and the lean - Sussex Spaniel Ch. Sundowners breed back to meeting Susan and ing tower, with more than 300 worn marble Heat Wave, MH, RA, MH, NAP, being on the receiving end of her steps, curving in an unnatural lean to the very NJP, CGC, WDX enthusiasm. top of the world. But these grand and soul- Thank you, Susan Riese, for changing splendors were not the reason for our your many years of service … trek to Italy. We came for a different kind of may there be many more. architecture, another version of history. —Wendy J. Jordan, We were there to learn more about the [email protected] ancient dog developed by the peasants of the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of region of Piemonte to search out, point, and America retrieve food for their tables. In an unforgiving landscape of rocks and thorny brush, these dogs climbed like mountain goats through the Spinoni Italiani hilly terrain. They crashed through the formi - his month’s guest columnist dable brush tearing at their dense wire coats is Sue Acquistapace, who and thick, hardy skin, searching with nostrils wTrites about the Italian Spinone large and open wide for the scent of nourish - Club of Italy’s specialty this past ment for both man and dog. April, an event held once every The Italian Spinone is one of the oldest gun - three years. dogs in existence, and perhaps one of the few sporting breeds developed by peasants for put - ITALIAN SPINONE RADUNO ting food on the table. It was meeting the (SPECIALTY) descendants of these people and the progeny Rome was beyond amazing. of their dogs that was the purpose of our pil - Through the ancient architec - grimage. The Triennale, a specialty held only ture, we could hear echoes of once every three years and hosted by the

chairperson. Her devotion to the Welsh She has crisscrossed the United States over the gladiators and their bloody demise, cheered on Italian Spinone Club of Italy, was situated on N O I T C

Springer Spaniel breed is unquestioned. Her years, spreading her knowledge and love for the by crowds of uncivilized civility. Next, the historical Camugliano agricultural prop - E L L O C deep desire to mentor others in all aspects of breed. There are few people who have spent as Florence appeared with all its artful splendor, erty in the Tuscany region of Italy. C K Welsh Springer ownership is well known. many years promoting Welsh Springers to the opening its doors to the ancient world of men The atmosphere was one of great cama - A

AKC GAZETTE 45 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP raderie mixed precariously with the competi - all three rings were being judged simultane - would bring the hunt tests. of the body-temperature issue. Hypothermia tive nature of men, breeders, and hunters. ously. A catalog held the names of the dogs in Gathering in the early-morning hours, is the term for abnormally low body tempera - The night before the conformation show, competition, but dogs could be entered on the hunters were divided into groups and drove to ture, and it can take you by surprise if you seated along two long tables reminiscent of day, so not everyone was identified. Armbands private farms to test their dogs’ ability to aren’t watching for it. scenes from ancient Rome, over 50 people were difficult to read and sometimes not worn. locate birds. Onlookers watched as the dogs When people ask us if Vizslas can hunt in gathered to share sustenance, freely flowing Handlers occasionally left the ring to smoke a traversed the fields where birds were not the winter, we tell them that our dogs enjoy wine, and animated conversation. As platters cigarette, show in another ring, or chat with planted, but occurred naturally in their habi - cold-weather hunts, but it is important to keep piled high with food of all colors, textures, and friends. The informality added to the charm tat. Appearing as small dots against the land - them dry and keep them moving so they are flavors were passed among the hungry travel - of the event. Most dogs were handled by their scape, dogs located and pointed their prey. generating warmth. If they get wet, or if they ers, the sounds of conversation in Italian, hunter-owners, who wore thick leather work- Pheasants could occasionally be seen flying or can’t keep moving, their short coat will not pro - English, and Russian filtered through the din boots and sometimes used only a rope as a running, as none are killed in these tests. tect them from cold temperatures, and it is up to of silverware on plates and the clinking of leash. Occasionally a comb was drawn Judges reviewed each performance, giving the owner to make sure they can dry off and raised glasses. Friendships old and new were through an unruly beard, and some dogs had advice to the handler and praising the dog. warm up before they get too chilled. Dogs with being forged through the universal language of been brushed, but it was generally a come-as- At the end of the day, the group gathered for short coats and low body fat—and many Vizslas fabulous food, beautiful landscape, and most you-are affair, and the focus was on the dogs, the crowning moment when they received have burned off most of their fat by the middle of all, the love of the Spinone. au natural. Among cheering and back-slaps and their results. For in Italy these dogs are still of hunting season—are at greater risk. Very The following day was the conformation smiles as wide as the landscape, the ultimate primarily used for hunting, although it is clear young or old dogs also are at increased risk. show. Imagine being dropped by a futuristic winners were chosen, and the day’s competi - from watching them with their owners that Hypothermia is a progressive condition, and it jet into an ancient land and walking among tion ended. they are definitely a part of the family. can be classified as mild (body temperature of the greats of the breed. It was a “who’s who” A meeting was held following the event, Until April 2020, ciao. —S.A. 90 to 99 F), moderate (82 to 90 F), or severe of Spinone breeders, as familiar faces came to which represented every country in atten - Thank you, Sue. (below 82 F). Even mild hypothermia is serious, life from the pages of history. Breeders from dance. The consistent theme among the —Daina Hodges, because if it continues, the body loses its ability across the continent joined in to make this an speakers was one of concern for the health [email protected] to bring itself back to normal temperature. international event. Three rings were delin - and future of the breed. Open cooperation Spinone Club of America When a dog’s temperature drops below the eated with wide vinyl tape strung between regarding health issues was emphasized, and a normal range, various body functions are staked poles on the lengthy and uneven lawn. caution was given to maintain the heavy, full- affected. In mild hypothermia, the dog may That is where similarities between this show bodied Spinone in his original form, and to Vizslas exhibit shivering, weakness and mental depres - and those in the U.S. began to depart. One beware the temptations of competitions that WHEN YOUR DOG IS WAY TOO COOL sion. As it progresses to a moderate level, symp - ring was for young dogs, juniors, and “baby” tend to favor the lighter, faster dogs and he July Vizsla column discussed heat toms may include shallow breathing, stiff move - dogs; the other rings were divided by gender breeds. A feast followed this event, although exhaustion and heatstroke, and October ment, lethargy and low blood pressure. In severe and held all other competitive classes. Dogs in the night ended early because the next day sTeems like a good time to look at the other side hypothermia, there may be labored breathing, a

AKC GAZETTE 46 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP slow/weak or irregular heartbeat, and uncon - • Watch for signs of frostbite, which may glucose helped perk her up. to shape the actions of our dogs. We reward sciousness or coma. accompany hypothermia. Dealing with hypothermia is a scary experi - dogs with food and praise when they do what The first signs an owner will see will likely be Warming must be done carefully to avoid ence. Fortunately, you can usually prevent it if we want them to do. Gone is training by yank - shivering and paleness. If the dog is not complications. Rewarming shock can result you are aware of the risks. Be especially attentive ing on choke-collars and yelling “no” at the warmed up right away, he may become listless from rapid warming, causing a sudden drop in when you and your dogs are outdoors in cold slightest infraction. or lethargic. This is an emergency, and the dog blood pressure. weather—especially in cold, wet weather. It’s a That’s the theory, but it’s amazing how we frail should be taken to the vet. Recovery can be While warming up the dog, contact a veteri - good idea to be prepared with towels and blan - humans have lapses and forget this most basic complete if a chilled dog is treated quickly. If narian who can assess what other care may be kets, and every canine first aid kit should include tenet of dog training in times of self-absorption. not treated, various physiologic and metabolic needed. Depending on the degree of hypother - a thermometer. If you are outdoors a lot with Let me tell you a little story. functions are depressed, and long-term organ mia, the vet may consider intravenous fluids, your dog, a wool or fleece dog coat may be a I was judging a breed other than damage or even death may result. oxygen, or warm fluids administered internally. good investment. (I prefer wool, which retains Weimaraners and was having a photo taken Immediate care should be focused on slowly As with heat exhaustion or heatstroke, you will some insulating quality even when damp.) When with one of the successful exhibitors. In the warming the dog: know that something is wrong if your dog is suf - you’re enjoying hunting or other outdoor activi - course of having the photo taken, I got into a • Wrap the dog in warm blankets. If you’re fering from hypothermia. Our Ginny’s experi - ties away from home, it’s good to know in short conversation with the handler. She is a out in the field without blankets, use your coat, ence was fairly typical. Mike and his nephew advance where to find a vet clinic, just in case. stalwart of her breed, shows regularly, and is which should be warm on the inside from your were hunting in northwest Iowa with wet snow —Beth Nash, regarded by her peers as a successful, dedicated body heat. falling. Hunters and dogs were all getting tired, [email protected] member of the fancy. Making small talk, I • If available, fill bottles with warm water, and as Ginny got wetter and colder, she unchar - Vizsla Club of America remarked how happy her dogs always seem wrap them in towels and place next to the dog’s acteristically stopped hunting and started follow - when I see them in the ring. body. (An unwrapped heat source could burn ing Mike. As they drove back to the motel with Little did I know that I had just touched her the dog’s skin.). Once the dog’s temperature is the heater blasting warm air, they assumed Weimaraners “hot button.” back to 100 degrees F or above, you can remove Ginny was getting dry and warm—but when POSITIVELY STUNNING She emphatically told me that she makes sure the heat source. they arrived, she couldn’t get out of her crate. emember your first dog training class? that whether her dog wins or loses in the ring, • If the dog is fully conscious, encourage him After calling the local vet clinic, Mike hurried to You had the concept of positive rein - she immediately fusses over them like they have to drink some warmed fluids. get there while his nephew held Ginny inside his Rforcement drummed into your head as the just won Best in Show. The judge makes the • Check the dog’s temperature every 10 min - coat. When the vet took her temperature, it was quintessential way to successfully train your placement, and she immediately makes the utes. If it is below 98 F, the dog needs immedi - 92 degrees (in the “mild hypothermia” range, dog. You learned the power of positive experience of showing a happy one for her dog. ate veterinary attention. but still a serious situation). The vet placed her in rewards to get a desired behavior. First in line or last, she stressed that the dog • If the dog is wet, get him as dry as you can. a warm whirlpool bath, then dried her thor - It sounds so basic, you’re wondering why I’m needs to know that you are not disappointed A hair-dryer may be helpful if used carefully to oughly with a hair-dryer and gave her intra - even bothering to talk about positive reinforce - with them if they do not win. avoid burns. venous fluids. Once she was warm and dry, some ment. We all know it works well, and we use it Sensing that the exhibitor felt very strongly

AKC GAZETTE 47 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS SPORTING GROUP about this, I was curious to see if she always a joy to see. Let’s remember to give positive Korthals produced hundreds of dogs using only possible with an infusion of English blood, practiced what she was preaching, and if her reinforcement to our canine partners when inbreeding and linebreeding, keeping for breed - namely from the wider-ranging, faster setters behavior was different from that of other we’re show ing. If you do it’s a “win-win” situa - ing only the very few that met his stringent and pointers. exhibitors. tion—the dogs deserve it, and you’ll have a bet - expectations in type and performance. These To his detractors Korthals responded emphat - The next day, when I was not judging, I went ter show dog. relatively few dogs that possessed and repro - ically, “I declare herewith that my main concern ringside and watched. Sure enough, she got the —Carole Lee Richards, duced the qualities he sought and that consis - was always to keep the breed pure, and in points on her class dog and made sure the dog [email protected] tently reproduced themselves were the founda - breeding only griffons I never added any blood knew he had just done something wonderful. It Weimaraner Club of America tion of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed. of another breed. The improvement of the was a joyful little celebration as the judge Within just over a decade or so of establishing breed was achieved only and exclusively by handed her the ribbon. It was not disruptive or his breeding program, in 1887 Korthals wrote selection, training, and methodical breeding.” “over the top,” but there was good communica - Wirehaired Pointing Griffons the breed standard that was subsequently In his historical account of the breed, Le tion with her dog. In the bitch classes, things did nn Allen wrote the following for this col - adopted by 16 Griffon breeders who shared his Griffon d’arret a poil dur Korthals, Jean Castaing not go as well. As she came up to the fourth umn in 2012. vision—and is, in effect, our AKC standard says, “Furthermore, as for the fiery tint, in spots place in line, the dog was praised and patted. A today. or traces, it is also to be forbidden, for it also There was no difference in how the handler THE IMPORTANCE OF BREED HISTORY So what are we to learn from Korthals’ experi - indicates a misalliance.” interacted with her dog if she was standing in It is no secret that I am a Griffon history buff. ence some 125 years later? Today’s breeding Korthals denied the use of English blood in first or fourth. I believe it’s important to know the history of dilemma for Griffon enthusiasts is how to man - his breeding program—blood that would have What did the other handlers do as they waited our breed and breed standard to understand age those dogs that are either carriers of or produced tan points and also black, a disqualify - for their ribbon? It was all over the map. A few and guide the breeding of Griffons today. exhibit tan-point genetics. According to coat- ing trait in the standard. Korthals would have gave good positive reinforcement, while most Unfortunately there are not many resources in color geneticist Dr. Sheila Schmutz, of the culled from his breeding program any dog that were blasé and just stood at the placement the English language, and I’ve had to rely on University of Saskatchewan, tan-point col - either possessed or produced these faulty traits. markers ignoring their dogs. using sources in French, with the help of a few oration is a breed trait of certain sporting dogs We have the only Griffon gene pool left in the Imagine this same scenario from the dogs’ bilingual Griffonniers. From these sources one in England, commonly found in English Setters world that is not pervasively tainted by the tan- point of view. They perform as they were can learn of the breeding strides and dilemmas and English Pointers, but not found in purebred point gene. Tan points are not in the breed stan - trained, they sense the excited adrenaline flow that our breed’s founder, Eduard Korthals, Griffons. dard. Why breed a dog or bitch that produces a of their handler, they give their best, and then faced in his endeavor to create the ideal versatile While still scientifically inconclusive, the emer - substandard trait of uncertain origin or impact … no feedback. Their human ignores them and hunting dog. gence of tan-pointed Griffons s uggests a cross - as of yet? Let past history be our guide to the doesn’t let them know that they’ve just per - It would be very difficult, if not impossible, to breeding of some sort. When Korthals’ Griffons future. Korthals wouldn’t have selected for tan formed wonderfully. Sad. recreate Korthals’s breeding program today, of the late 1800s showed great field success in points. We shouldn’t either. —A.A. This story started because I observed dogs given the limitations and restrictions in many various European contests and exhibitions, American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon who are always happy in the ring, and they were areas on the number of dogs one can keep. there were those who believed this success was Association

AKC GAZETTE 48 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP Alaskan Malamutes Alaskan Malamute: Sometimes kindness is its own reward. he was Select at the Regional, and Best of FOXY’S TALE: WHEN DEATH DOES US Breed at the national the following day. PART Foxy has now settled in at my kennel. I put don’t want her.” The “her” was Foxy, a her with the grand old man of my kennel, molting, overweight, spayed red Tango, whose credo is “If you can’t breed it or “IMalamute bitch, sitting in the Kastaic animal eat it, ignore it.” He’s come around enough so shelter with a flopped left ear and draining eye that he allows her to accompany him on his from a dogfight. And she was 8 years old. An morning patrols of my property. owner turn-in, Foxy wore a bewildered expres - If the Texas puppy mill sold Foxy as show sion that said, why am I here, and what did I do quality, it was the greatest robbery since wrong? Bonnie and Clyde started shooting up the She had done nothing wrong. Foxy’s owner South Texas hills. Foxy’s barrel-shaped body is had been killed in a car crash, and when he set on four Whippet-sized legs. The front legs was no longer there to care for her, his family cross over, and the rear sway from side to side took her to the shelter. No one wanted to talk when she moves. It’s topped by a head that about the shredded ear and eye wound, which would do well on a Cocker Spaniel. Her fam - probably happened when Foxy was put into a ily said they would send me her AKC papers, shelter run with other dogs. Foxy, a 23-inch where an older red bitch was wanted. dogs and us. but I have yet to see them. bitch carrying 90 pounds on a 70-pound However, once I pulled Foxy out of the shelter, I had done some research on why Malamutes In deciding “who’s a good boy” or qualified frame, was lucky to have escaped with just that. I found that the person wanted an older bitch, are abandoned. I was personally convinced for adoption, shelters nationally have been In the beginning, her owner had probably but one not as old as Foxy. that the reasons were divorce, financial ruin, or using methods to test for aggression that have spotted an ad for “rare reds” in a dog maga - A visit to the vet fixed the draining eye, a thy - moving to the moon. Staffers at the AMAL found to be of little merit. The New York zine and ordered one. Foxy was flown in from roid test showed Foxy was just plain fat, and booths at both the San Diego and Colorado Times points out that 670,000 dogs are put R E G a Texas puppy mill at 6 weeks. Her owner did nothing could be done for the flopped ear. The Springs nationals told me the same thing. They down yearly, even though rescue groups shut - G O D L L all the right things for Foxy, including last thing a very senior citizen such as myself just weren’t wanted anymore. tle them out from high-kill shelters—usually in U B

L A C microchipping and spaying her. Housebroken, needs is another dog. We make arrangements Sometimes kindness is its own reward. the South and here in Southern California. R O N she was used to being inside and being the for their care, co-owning them with friends in Terminally ill Mal breeder Lisa Ryer asked her Tests range from observing how the dog , N A H

family pet. But that didn’t help her once her case they outlive us, leaving funds for their care good friend and fellow Mal breeder Donelle would react to a large doll (a child substitute), A N A I D

owner was gone. in our wills. And in one case, even refurbishing Roberts to take her young male Malamute, someone wearing a hood, a shaken cane, a Y S E T

It was pretty obvious she wasn’t going to be a rental home on our property so that a care - Chaps. Donelle owner-handled him to be plastic hand thrust into a food bowl, an unfa - R U O adopted. I knew of a possible home for Foxy, taker could live there and take care of both the nationally ranked, and last year in Colorado, miliar dog, or a plush toy. They ignore that C

AKC GAZETTE 49 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP transition to a shelter can be traumatizing and head are the two that are universal to all snipey head or muzzle. Nose and flews must be eye color to coat color—only requiring that a dog’s behavior can quickly deteriorate. breeds—those of stable-enough temperament solid black or brown. Seasonal fading is not to both eyes be of the same color, and stating that Although Foxy’s behavior is totally submis - that the dog does not menace the judge, and be penalized. Incomplete pigment is a serious blue eyes are one of the DQs. sive—she still cowers if I suddenly raise my the requirement for two testicles, normally fault. Flews are normally dry but pronounced The stop should not be sharply, deeply pro - hand—she would have flunked the aggression descended, in male dogs.) enough to contribute to ‘squaring’ the overall nounced as in the Rottweiler, Mastiff, or Boxer. test due to her damaged ear and eye. Fighting Always remember when judging the muzzle appearance. Teeth and gums strong Nor should it be nonexistent, as in the Bull back didn’t help her. Anatolian that while this breed hails from a and healthy. Scissors bite preferred, level bite Terrier or Borzoi. The Anatolian Shepherd Foxy’s situation could be summed in a nota - country of climate extremes, the dog itself is a acceptable. Broken teeth are not to be faulted. Dog is not a breed of extremes of physical tion posted on two puppies hugging each moderate animal, and the standard says, when Overshot, undershot, or wry bite are disqualifi - type. He is neither sighthound nor Mastiff in other in a Southern kill shelter. It read, “If no discussing the body, that the dog is “well pro - cations. Neck: slightly arched, powerful, and type—although you will encounter dogs who lie one saves us, some one will take her from me. portioned, functional, without exaggeration.” muscular, moderate in length with more skin in different places along the spectrum. He lies I’ll see her as she goes down the hallway. She From the AKC standard for the Anatolian and fur than anywhere on the body, forming a in the middle of the physical extremes of type. won’t come back, and I’ll cry. They’ll come for Shepherd Dog: protective ruff. The dewlap should not be pendu - All standards call for complete pigmentation me next, and I won’t be as brave.” “Head: Expression should be intelligent. Eyes lous and excessive.” of eye-rims, lips, and nose, either black or Please make it sure that no one cries for your are medium size, set apart, almond shaped and Worldwide, all standards for the Anatolian brown, depending upon coat color. Please dogs when you're not here. And, yes, both dark brown to light amber in color. Blue eyes or call for a variation on the theme of a large remember that all coat colors are equally puppies were adopted—together. eyes of two different colors are a disqualifica - head, proportionate to size, blockier in males acceptable in this breed, and dilute pigment —Dian McComb, tion. Eye rims will be black or brown and with - than females, without pendulous flews, and should not be penalized so long as it is com - [email protected] out sag or looseness of haw. Incomplete pig - with tight lips at the corners of the mouth. plete. Some dogs will exhibit “snow nose,” and Alaskan Malamute Club of America ment is a serious fault. Ears should be set on no Sloppy, pendulous flews get in the way during a this should not be faulted. higher than the plane of the head. V-shaped, fight. While the standard also calls for a dewlap, The AKC standard allows for scissors and rounded apex, measuring about four inches at which serves to protect the throat area of the level bites. There is no requirement for com - Anatolian Shepherds the base to six inches in length. The tip should dog, it specifically states that it should not be plete dentition in the breed, so no need to FIRST IMPRESSIONS: JUDGING THE be just long enough to reach the outside corner pendulous or excessive. This is not a wet-faced, count teeth. ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG’S HEAD of the eyelid. Ears dropped to sides. Erect ears wet-mouthed breed. You should never see an All standards worldwide call for a pendant AND NECK are a disqualification. Skull is large but in pro - Anatolian sitting ringside wearing a bib, as you ear, triangular in shape and held higher when nderstanding the Anatolian Shepherd portion to the body. There is a slight centerline do in some other breeds. alert. The AKC standard has a DQ for erect Dog head is important to judging the furrow, fore and aft, from apparent stop to There will be a slight centerline furrow to the ears and also states that the ears should not be Ubreed, because this is where all the disqualify - moderate occiput. Broader in dogs than in head. The backskull will not be flat between the set higher than the plane of the head. High ing faults (DQs) particular to the breed are bitches. Muzzle is blockier and stronger for the ears. Eyes will range from golden amber to set, terrier-like ears are not desirable. The found. (The only DQs not associated with the dog, but neither dog nor bitch would have a dark brown. The AKC standard does not link United Kennel Club standard is the only one

AKC GAZETTE 50 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP to mention that dogs coming in from Turkey Bernese Mountain Dogs respected Whippet breeder and exhibitor. and nationally. may have ears completely removed. Until BOOKMARKS Berner owners, as you save the pictures, rib - 2012, dogs imported from Turkey could not ot long ago I heard a breeder-exhibitor bons, and memorabilia for each of your dogs, BMDCA Golden Jubilee, 2018 go directly into the AKC Studbook without of another breed voice complaints about be sure to label them with a few details. Years From April 30 through May 5, 2018, the having three generations of dogs behind them Nribbons she described as “bookmarks” being later, you’ll be glad you did. Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America bred here in the U.S., and to date no Turkish given rather than rosettes at her club’s obedi - A treasure trove for Berner fanciers is the (BMDCA) will celebrate its Golden import with cropped ears has been shown in ence trials when the club could readily afford BMDCA’s yearbook, a collection of BMD Anniversary in historic Sturbridge, AKC, so the issue is a moot point. rosettes. This brought to mind how much rib - photos with records, pedigrees, breed data, and Massachusetts. Plan now to attend. Dubbed Perhaps the greatest frustration for judges bons mean to exhibitors, whether a strip or statistics, including Top Winners and Top the BMDCA Golden Jubilee, the handsome unfamiliar with the Anatolian Shepherd is that rosette. Both are wonderful to receive, but the Producers, Versatility and Working Dog circular logo for the gala celebration is a front the standard does not give any direction for strip of ribbon has the added value of being Awards, New Titleholders and Advanced view of a Berner pulling a cart circled with muzzle to backskull proportions when judging easily stored or mounted in a scrapbook. Titles, Top Junior Handlers, as well as the words “50 And Pulling For More” and the head. The Anatolian is a moderate breed, Recently, I had the task of going through a Canadian Records and Titleholders. The 2016 “National Specialty 2018.” The host hotel is so extremes of head type should be avoided. In box of old manila envelopes categorized as to Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Yearbook is the lakefront Sturbridge Host Hotel and the absence of instruction from the standard, it content that contained items from my grand - available for $55, shipping included. To order, Conference Center, with Old Sturbridge is acceptable to fall back on generic, parents. One was carefully stuffed with family visit http://www.bmdca-store.com/Yearbooks . For Village being a five-minute drive from the site. mesocephalic proportions of muzzle equal to photographs that included a professionally anyone seeking to learn more about the breed’s The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba or slightly shorter than backskull. In fact, the mounted photo of their dog Sam, a purebred appearance and what bloodlines have pro - Valley is the hosting club. With a membership standard in the U.K. and Europe both state Dalmatian. Pressed against the picture were duced the look you like, it is a valuable tool. of over 600 members and self-described as that the muzzle is slightly shorter than the his 1936 pedigree and a dark blue “book - “The club for New England Berners and their length of the backskull. Again, moderation is mark” ribbon from an AKC dog show. Outstanding Service families,” the Golden Jubilee is certain to be key. Readily saved and easy to mount in scrap - At the 2017 Bernese Mountain Dog national spectacular. Plan now to attend. It should be understood that the Anatolian is books, the flat ribbon lends itself to being kept specialty held in Portland, Oregon, this past —Julia Crawford, not a “head breed” like some other breeds for years to come. For many owner-exhibitors, April with the theme of “Summit to Sea,” the [email protected] have become. He is, overall, a robust working ribbons, like titles on our dogs are not the end BMDCA presented two Outstanding Service Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America livestock guardian dog. Extremes of type and goal of training or showing—they are keep - awards. The recipients were Valerie Horney physical exaggeration are anathema to the sakes of the things we have done together, and and Sara Karl. These deserving ladies, both breed. a reminder of the bond we have built along hailing from Colorado and each having served Boxers —Jo Lynne York, the way. Those poignant words are para - as president of the BMDCA, are well known his month’s column is a look back. The [email protected] phrased from a sentiment expressed a few for having contributed countless hours in serv - memories listed are now even farther Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America years ago by the late Joanne Ronning, a ing the best interests of the breed, both locally aTway than when the piece first appeared, in

AKC GAZETTE 51 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP the January 2009 issue. to Boxer club meetings that you could not lifetime, and not always for the best. • “Rescue dogs are typically sick and men - imagine missing? … devouring every old Boxer —Stephanie Abraham, tally or physically abused.” Wrong. Most dogs DO YOU REMEMBER … Review that you could beg or borrow from your [email protected] surrendered to ABARS are in overall good Do you remember … when the arrival of the mentors? … anticipating puppy photos or American Boxer Club health and of sound temperament. We cannot Bluebird did not mean an early spring? … pedigrees or stud cards sent via “regular” accept dogs with a history of aggression to when Boston and Beverly Hills were benched? mail? … calling home from the dog show people, or dogs who are dangerously dog … when John Connolly was a very busy pro - using a pay phone? Bullmastiffs aggressive. Most dogs surrendered have suf - fessional handler? … that Cherokee Oaks Do you remember … when bitches needed to be hanks to Virginia Rowland, our guest fered neglect because owners do not have time “wrote the book” on stag red? shipped for breeding, and waiting at the air - columnist for this issue. In our breed and for them, cannot afford veterinary care, or Do you remember … ABC at the Statler (with line cargo office in the wee hours was routine? iTn the sport, she needs no introduction. Her have used them strictly for breeding. They makeshift ex-pens upstairs)? … Rudolph … when exhibitors disliked too much flash, accomplishments as a breeder, judge, and res - come to us with ailments that proper care and Tauskey, Evelyn Schaefer, Martin Booth, and rather than too little? … when owner-handlers cuer and as a true steward of the breed speak time heal. Bill Gilbert? … Alice Rosenthal’s Dog News ? … outnumbered professional handlers in the to her passion better than any words I could • “People who dump their dogs are jerks.” when a dog show “weekend” actually meant Boxer ring? write. Not always wrong. Many people who surrender two days? … when 24½-inch males were Do you remember … Morris & Essex, when their dogs do so only because they cannot commonplace in the ring? … when DM and Geraldine Dodge presided? … Mrs. Jouett WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT afford the dogs or are going through unavoid - ARVC were unrecognized and nearly name - Shouse, Wolf Trap Farm, and the chauffered AMERICAN BULLMASTIFF ASSOCIATION able changes in circumstances. Certainly, there less? … when Alva Rosenberg and Percy limousine that delivered Barrage to be shown RESCUE SERVICE (ABARS) are some individuals who do not provide full Roberts were the deans of American dog by Jane? … Phil Marsh, Larry Downey, and In 2014, the American Bullmastiff information on dogs, have used the dogs to show judges? the great dogs they handled? Association Rescue Service (ABARS) cele - breed over and over, and then discard the Do you remember … the night Suzie won Best Do you remember … when lists and posts brated its 40th anniversary. Created by the dogs. in Show at Westminster?—and when referred to groceries and fencing? … when the ABA board in 1974 with Mary Barbara Walsh • “All dogs can be rehomed.” Wrong. There Westminster competition was open to class phrase fresh-chilled referred to a cool drink? … and myself as co-chairs, it has since been dedi - are a few Bullmastiffs whose temperaments dogs? … when mentors at ringside were most when handlers traveled with two sets of crates cated to helping Bullmastiffs in need. make them unsuitable for re-homing. If we likely educating new breeders and exhibitors, and brought every dog inside the motel-room “Fake news” about ABARS: are informed of any history of aggression to rather than judge-applicants? … when all your at night? … when Lyme was just a town in • “Breeders are the problem; they are not people, we cannot help. It is not unusual for dog show photos were in black and white? … Connecticut, not a tick-borne disease? active in rescue.” Wrong. ABARS has always Bullmastiffs to be dog aggressive, and we when the dog show vehicle of choice was the Now, I would not admit to being old enough been a group that has many volunteers who are accept that. But if dogs are dangerously dog station wagon, and the minivan had not yet to remember all of the above. But it does put breeders, people active in conformation and aggressive, with histories of attacking/killing come off the production line? our sport into perspective when we realize performance events, and pet owners who are other dogs, ABARS cannot help. Do you remember … driving two or more hours how times have changed in a little more than a committed to the concept of dog adoptions. • “A dog who has been found in horrible

AKC GAZETTE 52 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP condition with no history will never be a ‘nor - they require 501(c)3 status, but most accept Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type, “Breed silhou - tion from skull to muzzle as it tapers to the mal’ dog.” Wrong. One of the best dogs the 501(c)7 status. The huge plus is that ette defines the breed physically. Head and blunted tip of the muzzle. There should be no ABARS has ever helped is Colonel. He was ABARS works closely with the parent club. expression constitute a major part of what gaps from the cheeks. If you put your hands hairless, due to demodex, had severe eye infec - Some of our volunteers, including myself, are give us a breed.” The head is important in on the sides of the head, you can feel the tions, was thyroid positive, and severely under - also ABA Board members. We publicize our identifying breed type. clean transition. This creates a strong, blunt weight. There was no history. He went to a efforts in the club newsletter and participate in The Doberman head is “long and dry.” By wedge. wonderful foster family who adopted him. He rescue parades at the national specialty. The that definition, we could think Borzoi, Sheltie, The jaws are powerful to house the 42 cor - is perhaps our most successful dog in terms of ABA Treasurer is the ABARS treasurer and or Collie. However, this would not be the cor - rectly placed, large teeth. The standard states titles. He does pet therapy at Nemours solves issues, such as states that have compli - rect picture. “well filled under the eyes” as a strong founda - Children's Hospital, pet therapy at Orlando cated rescue rules. The purpose of the Doberman is the driving tion for the molars. The Doberman needs a Health R.E.A.D. (Reading Education • ABARS could help more dogs if we had factor in its design. As a companion guard strong underjaw to support the incisors. The Assistance Dog), and volunteers at the Orange more volunteers. True. dog, the head must be strong enough to bite muzzle is not truncated or pointed; it is strong, County public schools in Orlando, Florida. —Virginia Rowland, National Rescue and hold a man. This calls for a blunt wedge full, and blunt. He is loved by everyone who meets him. Coordinator, American Bullmastiff that geometrically achieves this goal. The Doberman is an agile, muscular, and • “ABARS will not help old dogs.” Wrong. Association ( [email protected] ) The eyes are moderately deep set, almond, powerful dog. His skin is tight so there is noth - ABARS will take dogs of any age, as long as Thank you, Virginia. and dark. A large eye is easily injured, and a ing to grab. Therefore, his lips are dry and fit their temperament concerns do not disqualify —Lindy Whyte, light eye would be easy to spot in the dark. closely to the jaws. them. Lately we have been helping many old [email protected] The cropped ear has a purpose to ensure easy His dramatic markings enhance his alert dogs, which takes more time, since adopters American Bullmastiff Association hearing and not allow any extra skin to deter expression. Along with his erect ears, they often want younger animals. In many cases the dog on his mission. It also adds to the alert intensify the “look of eagles.” Fearless, noble, they end up spending the rest of their lives expression so vital in this breed. alert with a stoic, powerful, determined with their foster families. Doberman Pinschers The planes of muzzle and skull are parallel. demeanor, he is very commanding. • “Having breed rescue as part of the parent he following was written by Faye Strauss To maintain the “long and dry” look, most The Doberman is all about balance, so the club does not work.” Wrong. ABARS has for this column in 2014. breeders agree they are equal in length head is in balance with the neck and body. always been part of ABA, and speaking for T (though the standard does not mention this). Everything fits together. Our standard states myself and most volunteers, we would not THE DOBERMAN HEAD The stop is slight but is not a rolling stop as in that the chest is broad. Therefore, the head want to do anything different. The negative is People are saying that we are losing the the Collie; rather, it is a short step-down should not appear narrow. The Collie and the lack of 501(c)3 status. Luckily, those who beautiful, unique head that defines the between the eyes to the straight parallel muz - Borzoi are narrower in appearance, unlike the donate or mention ABARS in their wills rarely Doberman. zle. The straight line of the muzzle has more Doberman, who is powerful and imposing complain about the lack of tax deductions. We say the Doberman is not a head breed. strength than the Roman nose, which is better while maintaining his medium size. He is Some shelters cannot work with us, because However, as Richard Beauchamp said in for ground scenting. There is a smooth transi - never so broad as to hinder his agility.

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Please remember to appreciate the entire “hypertypical,” while a muzzle that is too long Doberman. As Peggy Adamson said, “Breed would substantially detract from the Dogue de type emerges from the whole standard.” Bordeaux’s distinctive appearance. The muz - Please don’t ignore the head. It is a unique, zle is powerful, broad and thick … when breed-defining characteristic. —F.S. viewed from above; it should generally be —Leslie Hall, DPCA Corresponding square-shaped. When viewed from the side, Secretary, [email protected] the top lines of the skull and muzzle form an Doberman Pinscher Club of America angle that converges at, or near the end of the muzzle. The lower jaw curves upwards and is sufficiently undershot so that there is no con - Dogues de Bordeaux tact between the lower and upper incisors. EXPRESSION The chin, also called the “chin mark,” is very n previous Dogue de Bordeaux breed pronounced, giving the Dogue de Bordeaux columns, we covered the DDBSA-devel - his distinctive “sourmug” appearance. Ioped acronym HEARTS that defines the Expression as it pertains to the Dogue de major points of our breed—that is, Head, Examples of correct expression and head type in the Dogue de Bordeaux. The eyes are correctly Bordeaux is explicitly defined by the saying, Expression, Athletic, wRinkle, Trots like a Lion, and shaped and colored, and have proper distance between them. The ears are relatively small as “The whole is greater than the sum of its Substance. We also covered the first part of the compared to the size of the head, the tip is slightly rounded, and they are set rather high at the parts.” level of the upper line of the skull. These photos typify what is meant in describing the Dogue de acronym, Head. Our focus today is the second Bordeaux’s “dissuasive” and “sour mug” appearance. At our judges’ education seminars, our part of the acronym, Expression. “hands-on” exercise portion after the class - Expression gives the Dogue de Bordeaux his change it. be roughly equal to twice the length of the eye room part is completed covers proper evalua - distinctive “look,” which is described as a “dis - A brief review of the attributes that con - opening. Eye color should be hazel to dark tion of conformation characteristics as con - suasive” and/or “sourmug” appearance. tribute to expression is in order. The ears are brown in dogs with black masks; lighter-col - tained in the AKC Dogue de Bordeaux breed Expression in the Dogue de Bordeaux is the small in proportion to the skull, and the front ored eyes in dogs with brown or no masks are standard. Judges are advised that when evalu - totality of all of the facial attributes, in confor - edge of the ear is close to the cheek when the tolerated but not sought after. Haws should ating a dog in the ring, it is important to look mance with the breed standard, that come dog is attentive, the tip is slightly rounded and not be visible, and protruding eyes are a at the dog’s expression—as we know that if together to create the proper and correct should not reach beyond the eye. Ears are set breed-standard fault. attributes contained in the breed standard are A

appearance. When one or more of the facial rather high at the level of the upper line of Muzzle length measured from the occipital in conformance, it will result in correct expres - S B D D

attributes are incorrect, it will detract from, the skull, serving to emphasize the width of bone to the tip of the nose should be between sion. Conversely, if one or more attributes do Y S E T and “throw off” the expression to the point the skull even more. The eyes should be oval- one third and one quarter of the total length not conform to the breed standard, expression R U O that such incorrect attributes will significantly shaped, and the space between the eyes should of the head. Too short of a muzzle is called will not look correct and appear to be “off.” C

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We advise judges when evaluating a dog in think I’m talking about a Doberman Pinscher more accurately, training us to train our own shows but that doesn’t mean there’s not a the ring that they must look at the dog’s imported from Germany. dogs—works surprisingly well online. I’ve wealth of information out there if you know expression from the front in an unobstructed To learn more about German Pinschers, the taken online classes on theriogenology, dog where to look. manner, so if the person handling the dog in go-to place is really the Internet. I can come cognition, conformation, rally, tricks, heeling, —Deb Coates, the ring is baiting the dog or otherwise han - to the AKC GAzETTE site and read the breed stays, and personal accountability. Some of [email protected] dling it in a manner that obstructs the judge’s columns. I can go the German Pinscher Club these courses are theory, some are about the German Pinscher Club of America view of the dog’s expression, don’t be shy of America website and learn about the breed trainer, and some are about the team. There about asking the dog handler to remove their standard, the breed’s history, what German are courses to help you learn to track, to help hand and/or display the dog so that the judge Pinschers in the U.S. do and have done, names with your dog’s behavior issues, and to learn Great Pyrenees can make a proper assessment of the dog’s of German Pinscher breeders, and more. more about structure and movement. GREAT PYRENEES IN OBEDIENCE expression, head, and frontal profile. German Pinscher breeders have their own Some of the places I’ve taken classes include t’s always a good idea to put your Pyrenees —Victor C. Smith, websites that also talk about the breed, their Coursera , Fenzi Dog Sports Academy , and pet through some type of obedience train - [email protected] breeding philosophy, their dogs’ pedigrees and Agility University . And, though I personally Iing. Notice how I phrased that—put your pet Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America how to contact them. I can find my local haven’t taken classes from all of them, a num - through. Not “have your puppy learn obedi - shows through the AKC Events link , and for ber of world-class obedience, rally, and agility ence.” Pyrenees are notorious for their indif - some of the largest shows, I can even find trainers also have their own online schools. ference to obedience. Oh, sure, they’ll learn German Pinschers video online of German Pinschers in the show In-person classes have a value that can never the commands. Sit. Stay. Down. Come. The OH, THE THINGS YOU’LL LEARN ONLINE ring. be replaced. They give you and your dog envi - application of those commands, however, is he internet has given us a number of Though our numbers in the U.S. aren’t ronmental skills as well as training. You get quite another thing. Come, for example, is a sit - great dog-related resources, including large, if you’re looking to find out more about immediate feedback. You get to see other peo - uational command, subject to intermediate cTommunities of like-minded dog owners, and German Pinschers, there’s a wealth of infor - ple make the same mistakes or different mis - hearing loss and/or that riveting kitty nearby. the ability to watch dogs in conformation, mation online. takes. You learn that not all dogs are the same. Sit requires a slow easing of their rear to the obedience, or agility even when we’re not at What about once you own your dog, how - If you’re wise—I am not always wise—you ground. Heel is at a leisurely pace. the show or trial. In addition, it offers learning ever? What if you live in a relatively isolated learn to train the dog who is in front of you, There are exceptions, of course. One glance opportunities that many of us have never had area? What if there aren’t any classes, or the rather than the dog you wish you had. at the performance winners on the GPCA before. classes are limited? What if you want to show Online classes give you new perspectives, website proves that some Pyrs like, even relish I don’t personally think of German in conformation or obedience or agility, but access to trainers from all over the world, and obedience. Pinschers as a rare breed, but the truth is that you have no idea where to start? in some cases, the equivalent of private video So why is it so hard to have your Pyr there aren’t a lot of them in the U.S. When I The Internet has answers to those questions lessons. respond to obedience training? It has to do tell people—even, sometimes, at dog events— too. German Pinschers may not be a breed that with the purpose of why they were bred—as that I have German Pinschers, they’re apt to It turns out that training dogs—or perhaps one sees very often on the streets or even at livestock guardian dogs. As such, they are

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do not like being ignored. $31,063 to support canine epilepsy research Most Pyrs are not particularly interested in through AKC Canine Health Foundation fetching. They figure you threw the ball, you can go (CHF)–sponsored projects. Most of this fund - and get it. If you do have a retrieving Pyr, fan - ing has gone to molecular research projects tastic! backed by multiple breed parent clubs, in If you have any questions on obedience and hopes of finding the genes responsible for performance, please contact the chair of that seizures in dogs. committee, Erina Fitzgerald, at While no clear answers have been found, [email protected] . valuable lessons have been learned. For Happy heeling. instance, based on canine genome research —Carrie Stuart Parks, into disease-causing genes, including epilepsy [email protected] genes, researchers found that any single gene’s Great Pyrenees Club of America contribution to disease is small. In an individ - ual dog, the disease likely results from small effects of many contributing genes. These Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs combinations vary among individuals across uest columnist Dr. Jennifer Logan is a populations, particularly if the dogs aren’t scientific writer with 25 years experience closely related. Gin human genetic and biomedical research. Researchers concluded that most diseases, Great Pyrenees puppy, painted by Carrie Stuart Parks including canine epilepsy, are far more com - independent thinkers. They figure out who You may want your Pyr to snap to attention CANINE EPILEPSY RESEARCH UPDATE plex—with more causative genes, as well as needs protection, how to protect, and who is and eagerly go through the drill of perform - Epileptic seizures occur in 0.5 to 5.7 percent environmental factors—than anyone pre - assigned the job. For example, when we had ance, but you dog simply doesn’t see the point. of all dogs, translating to about two million dicted. working dogs here on the ranch, with several An obedience ring has no danger, critters to affected dogs in the United States. In the most Next steps include: dogs loose at any given time, the dogs didn’t guard, or people to greet. It’s boring, and they recent OFA Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 1. Define the disease more precisely. “Epilepsy” S K R A

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calves. They backed each other up, and a bark avoid correction is a very bad idea. They 6.1 percent of dogs overall (8.1 percent of cause. Studying groups of dogs with exactly Y S E T would send everyone flying in that direction, remember. They will respond to praise. males, 4.3 percent of females). the same seizure characteristics will produce R U O but they seemed to work assigned areas. Ignoring them can get under their skin. They Since 2000, the GSMDCA has donated higher quality research and more clear C

AKC GAZETTE 56 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP answers, the same way that knowing your own The GSMDCA’s support of epilepsy self judging a significant entry it is even more lem); and not short and smooth coat on head dog’s seizure patterns helps you and your vet - research through AKC CHF has helped illu - important that you prioritize your judging cri - and legs (this is not a grooming or coat dam - erinarian decide on the best treatments. minate both the challenges and the path for - teria well. Exhibitors should know what is age issue). (This is the “not a Kuvasz” DQ.) 2. Look in families. In canine epilepsy, this ward. The lessons learned from this research important so that they can be sure to breed 6. All Komondors have a coat. means tracking seizure activity within/across apply equally to the study of any health issue and show the judges the important positive To repeat the most important judging issue pedigrees, and sharing accurate and detailed that affects our breed and all dogs, particularly features of their dog. about coat: Coat length is a function of age, information about affected and healthy dogs if a genetic component is suspected. The Komondor is a working dog designed to and that is not a rational judging criterion. with fellow breeders and researchers. A study The assignment for the GSMD fancy is con - excel in the task of being a flock guardian. His The Komondor’s important judging criteria in the current AKC CHF Epilepsy Program tinued support and participation in valuable mental and physical attributes are ideally are listed in this key phrase from our standard: Area research portfolio has done this. It com - research efforts. (Note: Learn about the 2017 focused on this important job. To serve that “type, character, symmetry, movement and bined Lessons 1 and 2 to identify a gene AKC match for the CHF Epilepsy Initiative purpose the Komondor is a rugged, muscular, ruggedness are of the greatest importance.” responsible for Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy in for any donation up to $250,000.) slightly rectangular dog who can move with This means more important than coat length, a carefully defined Rhodesian Ridgeback In addition, we can: Watch pedigrees care - soundness and agility. His physical attributes and more important than size. This is because pedigree ( more information on AKC CHF fully, keep detailed records on both healthy are cloaked in his heavy coat, but it is the dog along with our gait description—“Light, epilepsy studies). and affected dogs in pedigrees, share accurate under the coat who must be primarily judged, leisurely and balanced. The Komondor takes 3. Pay attention to environmental influences. Stress, information about events when they occur, not the coat. long strides, is very agile and light on his seasonal changes, certain medications and and maintain open, collaborative communica - Let’s put the coat aside by describing it: feet”—these features provide the Komondor light sensitivity are thought to be among many tion among breeders, owners and researchers. 1. It is white, with maybe some cream on with the traits which make him a great live - possible seizure triggers. Common patterns —Jennifer Logan, Ph.D. ( [email protected] ) puppy ears. stock guardian. that emerge among related dogs with similar Thank you, Jennifer. 2. It starts off crimped or curly and tends to To analyze these words: Type in Komondors seizure symptoms are immensely valuable in —Sue M. Copeland, fall into cords. is our outline, solid and smooth coming off characterizing the disease more precisely. [email protected] 3. The length of coat is purely a function of the large head, down the moderately arched 4. We don’t know what we don’t know. In addi - Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of age. It grows 2 –3 inches per year. Longer coat neck, smoothly across withers above well laid tion to looking more closely at genes and America is not more typical, is not better, and should back shoulders, along the level and strong back DNA through whole genome sequencing, new not win on that criteria. and down the wide, muscular, slightly sloping CHF Epilepsy Program Area studies are 4. Judges who arrange classes primarily in croup to the tail, which is a continuation of branching out into emerging areas of Komondorok coat length order do our breed a terrible dis - the rump line. Character is the dense white coat, research. One looks at the role of gastroin - THE KOMONDOR JUDGING EXPERIENCE service. fluffy at first and later corded, which covers testinal bacteria in the development and pro - omondors are a very rare breed in the 5. We have three coat-related disqualifica - the dog, along with good head carriage on the gression of canine epilepsy and the response AKC show ring these days. With so few tions: Failure to cord by the age of 2 (usually move carried s lightly forward. Symmetry is the to anti-seizure medication. Kpoints and majors available, if you find your - not a problem); not white (really not a prob - powerful, deep chest, which is part of the

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slightly longer than tall body shape. “Slightly —Eric Liebes, Komondor puppies rectangular” means 105 percent to 110 per - [email protected] cent longer than tall, not the much longer Komondor Club of America shape sometimes seen. Movement and ruggedness include the Komondor’s strong, muscular frame, with plenty of bone but not so heavy as Kuvasz to prevent the essential light, leisurely and bal - IS YOUR BREED A VICTIM OF FAKE anced movement and the dog’s agile stride. NEWS? If a Komondor is not agile, he cannot do his uch has been said lately about “Fake athletic guarding job. If he does not have a News.” Today the term seems limited good level and strong topline; good bone; nice Mto politics, but we know the Internet is replete size; good, sound legs; nice, dark eyes and pig - with misinformation on every topic known to ment; a large head; and a good temperament, man. It is also filled with misinformation he is not just a poor Komondor, he is a poorly about specific dog breeds. Sometimes this is built dog and should not be rewarded. intentionally promulgated by animal-rights The other DQ’s in our standard are “Blue activists. Unfortunately, unintentional misin - eyes” (one blue eye is enough to disqualify), formation is equally damaging to your breed. and “three or more missing teeth.” These are Ideally, a person would go to akc.org and be easy features, along with the coat DQs, for a directed to the breed parent club. Most people judge to evaluate. use a search engine and are directed to com - An excellent Illustrated Standard is available mercial sites related to the sale and/or referral on our club website. It emphasizes and illus - of dogs. trates the messages outlined above. The Kuvasz is a low-numbers breed with Correction: In my past several columns I’ve minimal public interest. We’ve done a good made a mistake in my name for the job of protecting the Kuvasz, but perhaps the Hungarian Shepherds who used Komondors. downside of such vigilance is that we’ve failed

The Hungarian Shepherd is the Pasztor. The to promote the breed’s versatility and appeal S E B E I L sheepskin cloak they wear is the Suba (and I’ve to the general public. Kuvasz registration C I R E

been misspelling that besides!). Thanks to numbers continue to decline, and our rank in Y S E T

Vizsla expert and former Komondor owner popularity continues to crawl downward. In R U O Dr. Sylvia Kerr for setting me straight. 2000, there were 45 litters and 189 dogs regis - C

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along well with other dogs. Being a predator- Kuvasz tightly cover the upper and lower jaw control specialist, a Kuvasz will not welcome a without excess flews. A Kuvasz does not drool. strange dog who wanders on his property, but If you are interested in the preservation and Kuvasz will get along just fine with canine future of your breed, please consider taking a members of his family. A good Kuvasz is not moment to sit at the computer of “John Q. quarrelsome or aggressive with dogs. Public” to see what educational information is Another indicated the Kuvasz was not good being offered about your breed. It is not often with children. Having raised two children to an accurate picture. adulthood among several generations of —Maria Arechaederra, Kuvasz I can attest this is incorrect. If you [email protected] raise children properly to understand that a Kuvasz Club of America dog is a sentient being and not a toy, the Kuvasz is perfectly fine around them. Many junior handlers have accomplished amazing Leonbergers feats with their Kuvasz. DISCOVER PODCASTS “Not easy to train” is another oft-mentioned einrich Essig, hands in vest pockets, gaz - characteristic. The Kuvasz is not wired to ing with pride at fat Leonberger puppies Kuvasz operate on repetitive commands, but it is one Hclumsily tumbling in his farmyard, could never of the smartest, quickest-learning breeds you have imagined that the dogs he loved would tered. In 2016 there were 19 litters and 72 suitable for a person who did not have prior will encounter. Having owned six different one day be accessible to the world not just dogs registered. experience owning the breed. Following that breeds, the Kuvasz is the easiest to housebreak through advertisements in farm journals and There is often a contrast between online logic, no person could ever own a Kuvasz, by far. Kuvasz have also obtained many titles notices pasted in shop windows, but as close as breed information and reality. Almost every because at one point we all had our “first” in obedience and agility. the nearest mobile device. In the Leonberg of R E G dog-related website said the Kuvasz was best Kuvasz. Another site said the Kuvasz could Another site said the breed has extensive Essig’s time, dog folks gathered fireside at the G O D L L suited as a farm dog and livestock guard. This not tolerate warm weather. The summers in grooming needs. A Kuvasz sheds and requires Hotel Hirsch to debate training methods and U B

L A C was historically true, but the modern Kuvasz the Hungarian countryside are often quite regular brushing but does not require frequent compare pedigrees over beer and cigars. R O N owner is likely a suburbanite, a single person warm and dry. It is safe to say that no breed of bathing. Some working livestock dogs have few Today, the Hirsch’s cozy interior is still a won - , N A H

or a couple, with a full-time job and may pos - dog likes excessive heat, but managed cor - baths their entire life. Like any breed, nail and derful atmosphere for discussing all things dog, A N A I D

sibly have some children and other pets as rectly (available fresh cool water and shade), ear care are required. Perhaps the most sur - chiefly our beloved Leonberger, but there’s a Y S E T well. they endure it like the rest of us. prising was one site that ranked the Kuvasz a more modern, and decidedly more portable R U O Another website said the Kuvasz was not Another indicated the Kuvasz did not get moderate “drooling” breed. The lips of a option: podcasts. C

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While the “dogs and drinks” experience still grounded in the scientific method. looking for some lighter listening, these 30- seizures, and serious behavioral issues such as occurs every September at the annual Informative yet approachable, this podcast is minute podcasts find the humor in life with aggression or fearfulness related to Leonberg Club Schau and Union Meeting, loaded with great food for thought in our own dogs of all shapes and sizes. spay/neuter-induced hypothyroidism. Leonberger fanciers can now learn all manner interactions with our Leonbergers. If you’re new to podcasts, I encourage you As these disorders are in some cases quite of dog information on their daily commute, at DogCast Radio Essentially a radio talk show to give them a try. If he were here today, I’m complex, with multiple interdependencies, my the gym, or wherever they have a smartphone about dogs, DogCast covers a wide array of sure Herr Essig would make a fascinating focus in this article is hypothyroidism, and ear-buds. I often listen to podcasts while topics from obscure dog sports to tips for trav - guest. I can just hear his booming voice (pure although it should be noted that hypothy - grooming my dogs. Podcasts are short, inform - eling with your dog. A regular segment speculation on my part, but I imagine it as roidism is often a signal that other endocrine ative, and a great way to learn something new “Puppy Play Time” even caters to kids with “booming” anyway!) telling us exactly how he issues exist. It has been shown to have a high in manageable bites. You can rewind to listen information about fun activities they can do went about creating the breed we all adore. correlation with serious behavioral as well as again, and most feature online show notes with their dogs. (available on iTunes) —Astrid Robitaille, medical issues and is easiest to diagnose. Most where all the topics and related resources that It’s a Doggy Dog World This is one of PetLife [email protected] importantly, it has been the most extensively were featured in each episode are linked. Best Radio’s many animal podcasts. Episodes Leonberger Club of America studied of the endocrine disorders. Research of all, they’re free! I’d like to share with you a range from interviews with celebrity dog own - linking hypothyroidism with spay/neuter dates few of my favorites. ers and favorite canine actors to tough issues back to the late 1980s. In his five-year study, Pure Dog Talk Hosted by longtime handler like breed-specific legislation and impersonat - Mastiffs “Hypothyroidism in dogs: 66 cases (1987- and professional journalist Laura Reeves, this ing service dogs. This podcast is a nice bal - EARLY SPAYING AND NEUTERING: MORE 1992)” (J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1994 Mar 1; weekly podcast covers a large variety of topics ance between tackling the difficult issues and BAD NEWS ? 204(5): 761–7), DL Panciera concluded that related to purebred dogs, from grooming to lighthearted takes on all aspects of living with ost Mastiff owners are aware of the spay/neuter was the most significant gender- puppy foundations to therapy work. Often, dogs. And hey, who doesn’t love Betty White? deadly cancers—as well as the signifi - associated risk factor for development of Reeves interviews prominent breeders, judges, Can I Pet Your Dog? Our Leonbergers make Mcantly increased risks of growth and develop - hypothyroidism. In Laura J Sanborn’s veteri - and handlers both professional and non, in us laugh every day, and this podcast under - mental disorders, dysplasias, obesity and ACL nary literature review “Long Term Health every dog sport from therapy to flyball. I never scores that fact. From the catchy old-time tears—associated with early spaying and neu - Risks and Benefits of Spay/Neuter (2007),” fail to learn something new, and the archived radio jingle to the fun dog news tidbits, hosts tering that affect our breed. As if these weren’t neutered and spayed male and female dogs show notes are a great reference. Allegra (dog owner) and Renee (dog wanter) bad enough, recent research is uncovering had a three-fold increased risk of hypothy - Canine Nation This podcast is all about the recap the dogs they met (and pet!) each week increasingly compelling evidence that early roidism compared with intact dogs. science of training. The podcasts are the mul - on the street. The “Dogsaster” segment is par - spaying and neutering can also create havoc Dr. Karen Becker, who for years has been an timedia offering of the Canine Nation website, ticularly hilarious, when listeners write in to within the canine endocrine system. ardent proponent of early spaying and neuter - which seeks to dispel the many myths of about share the embarrassing exploits of their dogs. Consequences may include Cushing’s disease, ing, describes in excerpts from her article canine behavior and lore that have circulated Each episode profiles a breed, and often atypical Cushing’s disease, diabetes, shortened “Why I’ve Had a Change of Heart About for hundreds of years through research famous comedians join the hosts. If you’re lifespan, hypothyroidism, hypothyroid-related Neutering Pets” (September 30, 2013) her

AKC GAZETTE 60 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP growing realization of serious problems: (whose primary job is to produce sex hor - is sudden, seemingly unprovoked aggressive - “By 2006, the number of dogs I was diag - mones), the adrenal glands are the only other ness or extreme fearfulness. On the Mastiff —Karen Cornelius, nosing with hypothyroidism was at an all-time tissue in the body capable of producing small forums for which I am an admin, our immedi - [email protected] high. Diagnosing low thyroid levels is very amounts of sex hormones—progesterone, ate advice for problems involving sudden-onset Mastiff Club of America easy, compared to the complex adrenal testing androgen, and estrogen. Unfortunately, sex aggression is to take the dog to the vet for a required to show that a dog has adrenal dis - hormones remain important for the correct thyroid check! It is ironic that spaying and neu - ease. I started to wonder if hypothyroidism balance and functioning of many hormonal tering—procedures billed as necessary for Neapolitan Mastiffs was just a symptom of a deeper hormonal processes. Hence, when the sex organs (testes avoiding or reducing aggression—in fact can TWO NEW BUT NOW-COMMON imbalance in many of my patients. and ovaries) are completely removed in tradi - cause it! MISCONCEPTIONS IN JUDGING THE “I contacted Dr. Jack Oliver, (a renowned tional spay/neuter surgery, the adrenal glands In broaching some of these findings in dis - NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF endocrinologist) who ran the University of are forced to juggle their normal role with cussions with other Mastiff owners and breed - he first and best way to learn about a Tennessee’s adrenal lab, and posed my theory squeezing out what small amounts of sex hor - ers, I generally find myself under attack, pre - breed is, of course, to see and study many to him. I was stunned when he told me that mones they are capable of producing. dominantly by rescue and shelter people (for dTogs of the breed with a mentor. The next-best indeed adrenal disease was occurring at epi - Particularly if they are overtaxed by physical or whom I have the greatest empathy and respect) strategy is to attend good seminars. And demic proportions in dogs in the U.S. and was emotional stressors, or aging, the adrenals can - who envision the alternative as a return to mil - another time-honored, excellent way is what I certainly tied to sex hormone imbalance.” not maintain juggling their roles indefinitely. A lions upon millions of unwanted pets over - call “grass-roots” learning, which is simply To understand why spaying and neutering malfunction or unbalancing of hormones in whelming the resources of currently over - having in-depth conversations with others. can have such a profound impact on the one set of glands can cause a chain reaction in stretched facilities and volunteers. However, These off-the-cuff exchanges are fun and endocrine system, it is helpful to look at what it the rest. For many dogs, this leads to the one or one solution that is slowly gaining a foothold fruitful. We all trade not just facts, but tricks is and what it does. Put very simply, the more of the epidemic of endocrine issues Drs. (for people who are not certain they can be and clues we’ve discovered that help judge a endocrine system consists of several glands Becker and Oliver referenced. In such a com - responsible owners of intact dogs) is vasec - particular breed. People will provide interest - that secrete hormones that both uniquely and plex and interdependent system, it is difficult to tomies for males and ovary-sparing hysterec - ing and seemingly sensible justifications to interactively regulate, coordinate, and balance predict what specific issues may emerge. tomies for bitches. Here is a link to veterinari - explain a breed or standard. many vital bodily functions. Glands include the Hypothyroidism—our main focus—produces ans in each state who are willing and trained to I think we all like these casual facts even bet - thyroid, hypothalamus, pituitary, pancreas, symptoms including lethargy, weight gain, hair perform these procedures: https://www.parse - ter than the formal explanations, as this sort of parathyroid, ovaries/testicles, and two small loss, lusterless coat, intolerance to cold, and mus.org/projects/veterinarian-list/ . learning provides a wonderfully rich “flavor” adrenal glands. The failure or under- or over - skin infections. However, it is now correlated to Other resources and reading: and depth to a breed. performing of any of these may produce seri - serious behavioral problems that can lead to Happy and Healthy Dog The problem is some of these things morph ous disorders. dogs being surrendered to a shelter or eutha - into misleading misconceptions. Here are two For the purposes of this article, it is impor - nized due to their aggressive tendencies. Are There Behavior Changes When Dogs that are currently extant in the Neapolitan tant to note that, aside from testes and ovaries Sometimes the first and most serious symptom Are Spayed or Neutered? Mastiff community.

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Misconception number one: There should be three articulation of the hock.” But that makes Dr. Dunphy’s hard work and perseverance, Newfoundland fanciers. In 2017 the NCA wrinkles on the muzzle. sense because the Italian standard is describ - along with others, the NCA Charitable Trust Trust was amended to add education to our It has become common to talk about the “typ - ing the undocked tail. is highly respected and sets the standard for mission to award grants that will advance the ical three wrinkles on the muzzle.” And We still allow docking in this country. And health research and support of the purebred educational efforts for the care, raising, nutri - wouldn’t it be nice if you could easily put a dog over time, the trend here has been that the tail dog. On the 20th anniversary of the NCA tion, training, disease research, breeding, judg - at the front or to the back of the line based on is docked a bit longer than it used to be. This is Charitable Trust, Dr. Dunphy gives us a brief ing, and exhibiting of Newfoundland dogs. such a simple, measurable trait? Well, you can’t! simply a fashion trend, however. As long as the review of its history. The NCA Trust also created an Endowment This is wrong. The standard says, “The top tail is not too short, it’s OK. A too-short tail is Fund to receive monies to permanently sustain plane of the muzzle from stop to tip of nose is a DQ and clearly defined in the standard as THE NCA CHARITABLE TRUST: WORKING the NCA Trust’s mission and responsibilities straight, but is ridged due to heavy folds of skin “Disqualification: Lack of tail or short tail, TOWARD A SAFE AND HEALTHY FUTURE well into the future. The Charitable Trust covering it.” But do not count either the inden - which is less than 1/3 the length from point of FOR EVERY NEWFOUNDLAND SINCE 1997 Management Board, created in 2002, manages tations or the ridges. We don’t care how many insertion of the tail to the hock-joint.” The Newfoundland Club of America the day-to-day affairs of the Trust—the NCA there are on the muzzle. So when you’re looking at your lineup of Charitable Trust is celebrating 20 years since Rescue service; the Newfoundland Health In general, yes, the standard says that the dog Neapolitan Mastiffs, if one has a tail distinctly its inception. From the humble beginnings of Challenge, responsible for raising funds for “… is characterized by loose skin, over his entire shorter than the others, do not automatically the Health and Longevity Committee in 1981, Newfoundland and canine health research; body, abundant, hanging wrinkles and folds on assume the tail is too short and a reason to not the Newfoundland Rescue Committee in 1983 raising funds and awarding junior scholarship; the head and a voluminous dewlap.” But the consider that dog. Bottom line is we care and NCA Donations Committee in 1984 with and distributing grants for education programs standard does not require anyone to count wrin - about tail carriage more than length, and we a member’s bequeath of $1,800, the NCA for the Newfoundland fancy. kles or folds anywhere except for the single don’t care about the length as long as it’s not Charitable Trust was created in 1997 with Starting with a small donation in 1993 to the required wrinkle being the one “… those too short (and remember: less than one-third total donations of over $25,000. Since then, Morris Animal Foundation and joining with extending from the outside margin of the eye - from rump to hock joint would be a very short the NCA Trust has raised and invested over 2 the AKC Canine Health Foundation in 1995 lids to the dewlap, and from under the lower lids tail indeed.) million dollars in the health and well being of as a Charter member, the NCA Trust has to the outer edges of the lips.” —Margaret R. (Peggy) Wolfe, Newfoundland dogs. grown to be a major contributor and supporter Misconception number two: The tail should touch [email protected] The motto of the NCA Trust is simply of canine and Newfoundland health research. the point of hock. United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club “Your Gift, Their Future”! The NCA Trust was recognized in 2015 by the This misconception might have developed The mission of the NCA Trust is to secure AKC/CHF as a Distinguished Research because in Italy it is now against the law to donations, to manage and distribute funding Partner. The NCA Trust was one of six organ - dock or crop at all, and the Italians were Newfoundlands to support research grants that study health izations, including the Orthopedic Foundation forced to change their standard. The Italian r. Clyde Dunphy, DVM, was one of the issues affecting Newfoundlands, to fund for Animals, the Irish Setter Club of America, standard now says with regard to the founding fathers of the Newfoundland Newfoundland rescue assistance, and to award the Collie Health Foundation, the Golden undocked tail that “in length it reaches the DClub of America Charitable Trust. Through educational scholarships to junior Retriever Foundation and the American Boxer

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Foundation, to support over $3 million in that have been noted in the PWD. surgery to remove the tumor and before now accepting eligible dogs for this study. A canine health research. Sheila Nardone, MS, PES: Puppy eye syndrome. I am happy to share adjunct chemotherapy was initiated. Thanks to dog with a splenic mass will have the mass Ph.D., chief scientific officer of the CHF in the news that the PWDCA and the PWD this drug being invented at the University of surgically removed there and if HSA is the 2015 said, “These clubs and organizations are Foundation are joining with AKC-CHF in Minnesota, and developed, manufactured, and diagnosis the dog will be considered for the making a lasting impact on canine health. funding research on PES at the University of tested there, positive results have been shown study. Study criteria will include CT scan, Their donations are supporting research that Pennsylvania. Research goals will include (1) in the treatment of HSA. ultrasound, blood work, and urine studies to addresses some of the most prominent health improved characterization of the disorder, (2) The following studies are a part of the determine three important factors: concerns for our dogs.” confirming the suspected mode of inheri - research on HSA being done at the “(1) If the dog has an adequate supply of The mission and work of the Newfoundland tance, (3) continuing to obtain research sam - University of Minnesota. blood cells, (2) that the dog has no other kid - Club of America Charitable Trust is possible ples, and (4) investigating the genetic cause for • The Shine On Project, initiated in March ney, liver, heart disease or clotting problems, only with the support and donations from this disorder in the PWD. Further information 2016 to research effective methods for early and (3) the dog has no heart based tumors.” NCA members and Newfoundland owners in will become available as research progresses, detection and prevention of HSA. This is a Care will include a regulated and scheduled the United States and around the world. Your but hope is on the horizon. My thanks to The three-phase study including (1) blood tests on vaccine routine, oral (low dose) chemotherapy generosity of time and resources to support PWD Foundation for sharing this info. dogs diagnosed with HSA, (2) an attempt to and follow-up CT scans at two and six the health of future generations of HSA: Hemangioscarcoma. With thanks to the predict a relapse if the dog is currently in months post surgery. Owners interested in Newfoundland dogs is an inspiration to us all. College of Veterinary Medicine at the remission and treatment/therapy to extend participating in either study may obtain more To learn more about the NCA Charitable University of Minnesota in announcing a remission, and (3) starting in the fall of 2017, detailed information, as well as specific con - Trust or to make a donation visit breakthrough trial there testing a new UMN- HSA prevention therapy by eradicating tact personnel names and numbers at NCACharities.org or follow us on Facebook. — developed drug that has resulted in improved tumor infiltrating cells with a targeted dog. UMinn, from http://www.vetmed.umn.edu . C.D. survival rates for dogs diagnosed with HSA. The last phase will include young, healthy Hopefully all of the above will just be of Thank you, Dr. Dunphy! The tested drug, “eBAT,” specifically targets dogs at risk for HSA but with no current educational value to you, and you will not be —Mary Lou Cuddy, tumor and the vascular system (as HSA forms active disease. faced with caring for a dog with an HSA dis - [email protected] in the blood vessels), while causing minimal • Currently a “pilot safety study of an order. Newfoundland Club of America damage to the immune system. experimental treatment to develop an autolo - Again my sincere thanks to the staff at Common cancer treatment may have strong gous tumor lysate vaccine for immunotherapy University of Minnesota College of side effects on the animal whereas “eBAT” was of HSA” is underway. Dogs with primary Veterinary Medicine for sharing their research Portuguese Water Dogs effective in treating the cancer but causing no brain tumors have been successfully treated information with us. PWD HEALTH NEWS appreciable harm to the patient. This method using vaccines made from their own tumor Hoping for happy, healthy days ahead! n wishing to keep all owners well informed, has provided a safe, effective treatment, an cells. The goal is to have vaccines that act in a —Carole Prangley-McIvor, this column will include an update on PES improved quality of life and increased survival similar manner in treatment of HSA. [email protected] Iand HAS, two very important health issues rate for the animal. The drug was given after The University of Minnesota vet school is Portuguese Water Dog Club of America

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ur contributor for this issue is Jane Rottweiler Justice, longtime Rottweiler owner, Obreeder, exhibitor, and supporter.

IMPRINTING PUPPIES FOR TRACKING Pups are born with their sense of smell; our goal is to teach/train them how to follow the scent/track we want them to follow. The best tracking imprinting time is when the pups are 6–8 weeks of age. When I am choosing a tracking/working puppy, I like to take the hungry litter outside, in the yard. I put the puppies in a kennel or an ex-pen, where they can watch me lay about a one-foot square pad by scuffing my feet to lay “scent pad”; I then set a flag on the Scent-Start Pad; and I drop soft, chewable food on the pad while the pups watch. I want the pups to be excited about my actions because my goal is that AKC tracking title. I continue to scuff my feet in a fairly straight line, through the grass, and I drop treats about every foot or so. I lay that straight track, sliding/scuffing my feet as I wal k, for around and avoid the laid track. Then I go to Then I step back and watch to see how the pups are being imprinted for tracking. You about 20 to 30 paces. At the end of the track I the pups, with food, to ensure their excitement pups work the pad and if they continue on the may want to repeat the Game on another day, lay a “jackpot” of treats (a handful), and I also with the Game. Now I let the pups out, and I track. Are they interested? Is their head down? but don’t play the Game more than once daily.

lay a glove under the jackpot. walk towards the start pad flag. I drop some … and then, I pick the “prettiest pup” (track - The pups should be fresh and hungry, and it C K A ©

When I complete the track, I walk a few food as I approach the start pad flag. I want to ing pup) for myself. should be comfortable for them to be outside. O O W

D more straight steps after the glove, and I do keep the litter with me until I reach the start I watch to see which pups are most excited I continue this Game for a couple more I V A not walk back on the scuffed track. I circle flag. I am repeating the words find it, find it. and interested about the Game, but all the times to ensure the litter learns the Game. I do D

AKC GAZETTE 64 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP this during the pups 8 –10 week age, for is simply to follow the dog. —J.J. Then it flashed in my head: Remember some handling classes to give the puppy and imprinting. Once the pup is imprinted, you Thank you, Jane. when you were new and didn’t know what to himself some practice. He said he’d think may wish to continue with tracking; you —Gwen Chaney, do, and how nervous you were? about it but wasn’t sure if he would, because extend the track length up to 60–70 paces, [email protected] As soon as the man came out of the ring, I although he was grateful to the people who and this is still done as a Game, and you may American Rottweiler Club went over and asked if I could give him a little helped him, he felt that his breeder just wanted even be able to add one slight curve to the help. I asked if he had another collar and lead, him to enter so that there would be competi - Game. As I progress, I always incorporate and he said no, so I got an extra set from my tion for the dog the breeder was showing. treats/food with the glove/article when train - Saint Bernards show bag and shoed him how to put it on. I I hope the man does come back and show. If ing the chosen puppy. The main thing is to am Leighton wrote the following for this told him he always needed to keep his dog on not, how sad that an exhibitor was lost. We remember that these are youngsters, and we column in 2012. his left so that the dog would be between the need new blood in our sport. don’t want to overdo which may cause them P judge and himself. Right then he was called Please, remember when you were new, and to turn off to tracking. REMEMBER WHEN back into the ring. He had a friend sitting with be helpful and kind to others, especially the My experience has been that once I have A few months back, I was sitting ringside him, and I explained to his friend that they newbies. —P.L. imprinted a puppy, an older dog can begin with some friends waiting to go into the ring. needed to trim all of the hair that was sticking Saint Bernard Club of America formal tracking training at any age, and I have In the puppy class was a man trying to show up between the puppy’s toes because it gave even taken an 8-year-old dog who has been his puppy. He had a flat collar on the pup, the appearance that the front legs were down imprinted as a puppy out five or six formal with a six-foot lead. The pup was clean and in the pasterns, when they really were not. I Samoyeds times before he earned his TD title. One of groomed well, except that the hair between stood with the friend for a few minutes to ja llra ven Polar is a unique winter adven - ̈ ̈ my dogs was certified at age 6 months. Be sure the toes had been combed so that it was stick - explain to him what was going on. ture that takes place far above the Arctic to use the words find it or search a lot when you ing straight up. The gentleman was no trying His friend said that the breeder had asked FCircle between Norway and Sweden. For four hide anything and let the dog learn to “search to stack his pup but was just standing there, the man to enter the puppy but had not given days, participants drive dog sleds through the for the prize.” The Game may be played by obviously very proud of his dog. any advice on what to do, even though the wilderness—a distance totaling about 300 hiding the prize and letting the dog search for When the judge tried to go over his dog, the breeder was there. kilometers. Fja llra ven is one of Sweden’s ̈ ̈ the child, the treat or the toy in any location, puppy squirmed and wiggled all over the It was time for me to go in the ring so I had largest outdoor companies and also one of the indoors or out. place. Then it was time to move around the to leave, but I was happy to see another leading suppliers of outdoor clothing and For those of you who have never tracked ring. Off they went—the man between the breeder go over to offer more help. equipment. The idea behind the event is to with your dog, I can tell you there is no other judge and the dog. The following day the man came back, and demonstrate that anyone can take part in an dog sport where the dog is able to use its own I have to admit here and now that my the hair was trimmed and a new collar and amazing adventure if they have the right natural ability to guide you to the prize. No friends and I were laughing. How could some - lead were on the pup. I made a point of going knowledge and equipment. The selection other dog sport which gives me the joy and one come to show their dog and not have any over and talking to the gentleman to see if he process for Fja llra ven Polar takes place in ̈ ̈ thrill as when my dog finds that glove. Our job idea of what to do? had any questions. I suggested that he find November/December, and applications are

AKC GAZETTE 65 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP made via Fja llra ven’s website. The first half of ̈ ̈ the participants, from different countries around the world, are selected by votes, while the other half are selected by jury. Writing about the event for this issue is guest contributor Walter Herrmann III, from Louisiana, who has raised Samoyeds for over 30 years and is a Fja llra ven Polar 2017 partici - ̈ ̈ ”I was in awe of my surroundings. How pant. He has participated in conformation, beautiful and peaceful it is.” obedience, herding, weight pull, and dog sled - ding and is a current member and former board member of the Samoyed Club of America, Inc. He is also a member and for - mer president of the Riverside West Kennel Club of Greater New Orleans and a former member and show chair of the Northlake Kennel Club of Greater Covington.

FJA LLRA VEN POLAR—“THE GREAT UNK̈ NOẄ NS” As I return back to civilization slowly, I real - ize the Fja llra ven Polar was not the adventure I ̈ ̈ thought it was going to be. It was so, so much more. I was very excited by the electrifying concept of mushing dogs 300 kilometers above I I I

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AKC GAZETTE 66 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP between myself and the amazing sled dogs. breathtaking snow covered mountains to our anything if we set our minds to it. To the definition can vary from the annual sale of a Trust. right, left, behind, and ahead of me. Winds Fja llra ven company, Johan, Carl, Andreas, predetermined number puppies to serious ̈ ̈ Then there was the concept of learning to howling with the sled moving sideways as the Sofia, Nora, Tom, all the mushers, all of the concerns about dangerous and unhealthy work together as a team. When one member dog team worked very hard to pull forward. behind-the-scenes people who made this hap - conditions that threaten both dogs and peo - was not up to the task another member stepped Near white-out conditions made following the pen, all my fellow participants (new lifelong ple. It’s a topic almost guaranteed to elicit a up to fill the gap. Without the thought of lazi - trail more difficult. Mother Nature can be very friends), and the most underrated part of the response from just about everyone, making it ness or ridicule, but the need to have it done. unforgiving. Then Continuing down, running trek—the hardest workers—the sled dogs, I will a surefire attention-grabber for news reports. One person’s weakness was another person’s over rocks and frozen tussocks, bouncing up and be forever grateful for this experience. The Recently, in the neighboring state there was strength. Teamwork. down as the trail moved on. Gliding over frozen words thank you do not seem enough. Truth. a local large-scale confiscation of about 100 As the days went on, the learning to survive in lakes then back to the tree line, we went through This great journey has ended for me. Many large-breed dogs. Authorities claimed they the winter elements continued. How to dress for switchback in the trail requiring full concentra - will say we reached a great goal. There are peo - were totally unaware of the unsafe and the winter weather, how to set up shelter to pro - tion so as to not fall off the sled or hit a tree. ple my age who are satisfied with spending all of unhealthy conditions, and everyone from the tect ourselves from the elements, how to be Toughness. their time with their grandchildren, relaxing general public to state legislators were quick comfortable when sleeping in the cold weather, Then there was the every lasting bond—not and watching time go by. That is not me. to place blame before all the evidence was how to use survival skills like light a fire in the only between myself and the dogs, but between Although I cannot imagine an adventure as gathered and the accusations investigated. snow, how to walk through the deep snow in all of my new close friends. We all experienced great as this, I will seek my next great adventure. The objective appeared to be a rush to release snowshoes, how to care for ourselves both physi - an event that will probably change the way we Time. —Walter Herrmann III the story and quickly grab the public’s atten - cally and mentally, how to be more efficient in look at things for the rest of our life. Having Thank you, Mr. Herrmann. tion and sympathy. Press conferences were packing all of the items in a sled bag, and how experienced this firsthand, it is very hard to —Heather LoProto, SCA Public Education scheduled, and those invited to speak to care for the most precious lifesaving partner describe being part of the Fjallraven Polar. The Chair included local and national animal-rights the sled dog. Tools. feelings and emotions now that it is over are [email protected] advocates, legislators, law enforcement, and At the changing of the landscape and the overcoming me as I write this testament. What Samoyed Club of America political candidates were ready to declare war weather, we saw how little we are as humans in an outstanding group of people I had the privi - on just about anyone who owns multiple dogs, the scheme of things and how precious this lege of being with on this journey. Many of us breeds a litter, sells a puppy, or has a valid world. How we need to protect our impact for will never see each other again, but if called Siberian Huskies kennel license. There were pledges of forth - everyone’s future. Climbing up and up through upon for help, we would move mountains to THE FUTURE OF MULTIPLE DOG coming legislation to prevent any further the forest with moving streams off to my right achieve whatever is needed. Togetherness. OWNERSHIP cases of animal cruelty no matter what it while helping the dog team by peddling and This is my description of the true meaning of o breeder, no matter the breed, geo - takes, from placing stricter guidelines and running I was in awe of my surroundings. How the Fja llra ven Polar. It is an actual case where graphic location, or the person’s eco - restrictions on hobby and commercial breed - ̈ ̈ beautiful and peaceful it is. With a blink we different people from different parts of the Nnomic status, is immune from accusations of ers to limiting puppy sales and a thorough were above the tree line and could see the world working together proved we can achieve animal cruelty, and the interpretation of its review of general licensing requirements for

AKC GAZETTE 67 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS WORKING GROUP individuals and kennels. It will be a long been realistic in either an urban or rural set - anyone with a kennel license, but no one sees and her Standard Schnauzers couldn’t meet process before the case is resolved. ting. A favorite of Siberian owners was the it as an invasion of privacy, and it has helped us at the Albuquerque shows in May or at the The dogs are now in good care, receiving suggestion that all tethered and kenneled dogs ensure the health and safety of the dogs. SSCA National in July because her MFF the veterinary attention needed, and in time must be free to run at will for a specific Owners of Siberian Huskies have a great Buffalo’s Dixie Belle, CGC, RAE, UDX they will be placed in new homes. Hopefully, amount time each day. As one well-known opportunity to debunk the myths that multi - (known as Dixie) had been deathly ill earlier some legislation might be proposed that dog driver noted, “OK, my dogs will bring ple-dog ownership can only mean problems in this year with a bout of pancreatitis and would satisfy those seeking additional regula - home every goose, duck, chicken, and who and can serve as ambassadors for the breed was still somewhat fragile, so Dianne didn’t tions and restrictions, yet still preserve the knows what else in a 10-mile radius or worse by introducing the sports of dog sledding, want to stray too far from her regular veteri - rights of responsible owners of multiple dogs. if I have to drive around with the dog truck ski-joring, hiking, and competitive events to narian. Dianne graciously gave me permis - Northern New England has a rich history of trying to locate each of them!” those not familiar with these activities. More sion to share her e-mail about Dixie’s illness dog sledding and was home to many of the It was also hard to believe, but many com - importantly, it enables owners to show those with you. early Siberian Husky kennels. While today’s mittee members seemed to have difficulty dif - in doubt that multiple dogs can indeed live “Dixie had pancreatitis in January—it was kennels are smaller, many owners still enjoy ferentiating licensing requirements between a together in healthy, safe conditions, perform really bad. I was afraid I was going to lose my working their dogs on the trails as well as in commercial breeding operation housing 350 their original functions, and enjoy a good life dog. It started very suddenly. She was fine on competition events. There continues to be an small-breed dogs in crates from an individual full of love and adventure. Saturday, then Sunday she wouldn’t eat (not a active race circuit that draws spectators each who keeps multiple dogs to field a sled dog —Jane Steffen, problem for one day, right?) but she didn’t winter, introducing them to dog sledding and team, breeds an occasional litter, and com - [email protected] drink any water all day Sunday either, plus skijoring. Siberian Huskies are very social ani - petes in sanctioned events. Siberian Husky Club of America she had diarrhea. Monday she wouldn’t eat mals and can provide the perfect opportunity Due to the dedication of area sled dog and either; no [elevated] temperature, but she to educate the public and the “powers that breed clubs, sanity prevailed. Members obviously didn’t feel good. She still had diar - be” to the positive side of multiple-dog own - attended hours of hearings, testified on Standard Schnauzers rhea, and she didn’t drink anything again ership and the dedication required, plus behalf of their dog care, and held informa - PANCREATITIS—HOW SWEET IT ISN’T Monday. Tuesday she didn’t eat breakfast emphasizing that owners do it for the love of tive gatherings to educated the general pub - ancreatitis—we know what a deadly dis - again, I tried to get her to just eat some ice the breed, not the common misconception of lic, state legislators, and committee field ease this is in humans, but what about in (she refused) still had diarrhea but no temp. I being motivated to make a profit from puppy members, resulting in the simple addition of Pour dogs? This potentially fatal disease is thought if she hadn’t drunk anything by 4pm sales. It will always be an uphill battle, but it is the words “function and purpose” to non - more common to Miniature Schnauzers but is we were going to the vet. At noon she had one in which those dedicated to the working commercial kennel licenses. Of course, this relatively uncommon in Standard another stool but instead of diarrhea it was dog can provide positive input. has not eliminated every case of animal cru - Schnauzers. frank blood—approximately one-quarter to Hard work paid great dividends a few years elty, but it has given working dogs a bit of This month, we have a guest columnist, my on-half cup (a lot). We went to the vet. She back when Maine reviewed its animal welfare breathing space—at least for now. The state friend Dianne Ridge of Tucson, Arizona, was diagnosed with pancreatitis. They did an guidelines. Many proposals would not have does require annual kennel inspections for who sent me a horrifying e-mail to say she X-ray to rule out an obstruction and did

AKC GAZETTE 68 OCTOBER 2017 BREED COLUMNS GROUP NAME blood tests checking for pancreatic enzymes, that the one instance of bleeding may have wooly. In winter, when the TM is considered condition of the coat, as can temperature and plus a fairly new specific test called “cPL1” to been from bowel erosion from the pancreatic “in coat,” it may be almost impossible to sep - time of year. Diet is one area where you truly diagnose. The vet said that there’s an effort to enzymes and diarrhea. arate the fur to find skin. The overcoat, or reap what you sow. A good-quality diet with make the cPL1 test a routine blood test, since “Whew! Bad month. Anyway, she got her guard hair, can vary from medium to long adequate protein and oils will result in a shiny, it shows subclinical pancreatitis. Interesting. UDX! So now I think I’ll try her on Barn and can be fine or coarser, “but hard, straight, healthy coat. Coats of TMs kept in an air- “Anyway, she was given a half-liter of subcu - Hunt. I think she’ll have fun with that.” and stand-off; never silky, curly or wavy,” according conditioned environment in the summer will taneous fluid at the vet’s and was sent home Many thanks to Dianne for her vivid to the standard. The coat tends to be longer fare much better than those left outside. with special canned food, which she wouldn’t description of Dixie’s illness. I think it gives us and thicker around the neck, forming a Altered dogs, both male and female, may touch. I did a frantic Internet study, and from something to watch for just in case—although manelike appearance, which can be pro - develop a different type of coat altogether, that was feeding her boiled, skinned chicken SS are a healthy breed, even the rarer ail - nounced in males and some females. TMs commonly called a “spay coat,” that is longer, breast (only) however much I could get her to ments can strike without warning, so if we are have a low-maintenance coat with minimal softer, and of a finer texture. eat, which wasn’t much. She didn’t drink any - aware of the symptoms of serious diseases, dander and do not have a doggy odor, so fre - General health of the dog can also affect thing for about seven days and continued to we can be better prepared to take immediate quent baths are not necessary. A good weekly the quality of the coat. Hair loss or a dry, have horrible diarrhea, so I learned to give remedial action. brushing to prevent tangles and to remove brittle coat can often be the first signs of the sub-q fluids at home, which I did two Please note my changed e-mail address if surface dirt is all that is required. hypothyroidism or other health issues. A times a day for about a week before she you want to contact me. A number of factors influence coat, both healthy, well-nourished and well-maintained started drinking again. The diarrhea started —Suzanne T. Smith, genetic and environmental. While the amount coat will be sleek and shiny. subsiding after a couple of weeks, and her [email protected] and length of coat is heavily influenced by The Tibetan Mastiff’s winter coat is thick appetite started returning. I slowly over the Standard Schnauzer Club of America genetics, males generally carry more coat enough to be completely impervious to water next month reintroduced her normal kibble, than females, both in length and thickness. in order to endure the harsh weather condi - which has seven percent fat content (she can Age has to be taken into consideration when tions of the Himalayas. In their native Tibet, have nothing greater than 10 percent fat— ever ). Tibetan Mastiffs talking about the coat. The puppy coat is soft where average winter lows range from 10 to My study suggested that regular exercise was HE IMPORTANCE OF THE TIBETAN and fluffy. Sometimes TM pups never lose 18 Centigrade in the plateaus and drops important to control the condition, so we MASTIFF COAT their puppy coat, but rather it becomes the drastically with increased altitude, the coat of made a one-half- to three-quarter-mile walk hen I entered the breed 20 years ago, I undercoat as the adult coat comes in over it. the Tibetan Mastiff is the very essence of its mandatory daily. Anyway, she has returned to remember hearing that the hallmarks The adult coat starts to make an appearance survival. Within the last 10 years, the breed her normal self, but I have to treat it as a oWf the breed are the head and the tail. A third around 6 to 8 months in a distinct pattern— has been infiltrated with foreign dogs inter - chronic condition. We were lucky once. So characteristic that distinguishes the Tibetan down the center of the back, and up the bred with St. Bernards, Chows, now I travel with a bag of IV fluids, tubing, Mastiff is the coat. Their thick, showy coat is legs—and fills in from there. Coat will con - Newfoundlands, and other breeds in an and needles, and I really don’t want to get too what initially draws many people to the breed. tinue to grow and develop well into maturity. effort to produce larger size, more wrinkles, far from her normal vet. The vet suggested The undercoat is extremely dense, soft, and Diet can affect both the amount and the and longer coat. One sure way to distinguish

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the dogs will lose so much fur during this time that bare skin can be seen beneath the guard hair, and even the tail can become sparse. This is especially noticeable during the first two years, as the overcoat is still fill - ing in. Our standard specifically says “dogs are not to be penalized if shown with a sum - mer coat,” but many judges, like most indi - viduals unfamiliar with the breed, expect a thick, plush coat year-round. This percep - tion is magnified by the fact that most TM owners will not show their dogs when out of coat, so most judges have no idea what a summer coat looks like. I recently had one knowledgeable judge comment that when they are out of coat, “a TM in the ring is a coyote on a string.” An exaggeration, but the The Tibetan Mastiff's coat varies greatly between summer (left) and winter (right). winter-to-summer transition is very real. Just as winter coat is essential for winter survival, summer coat ensures the dogs can survive the descendants of these mixed breeds is to the summer heat outdoors in their home - carefully examine the coat—longer and land. more abundant for sure, but soft, wavy, and Coat is not just a window dressing but serves unable to repel snow and water. The TM a functional purpose for a working dog such coat should more resemble the coat of a as the Tibetan Mastiff. It is critical that we Husky than a Chow. This is why our stan - understand this, and not be thrown by an E G N

dard points out, “The quality of the coat is abundance of coat or the lack thereof. A L

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In summer, TMs lose their undercoat in a [email protected] Y S E T

massive shedding over six to eight weeks that American Tibetan Mastiff Association R U O is referred to as blowing the coat. Sometimes C

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throughout the site and dynamic new licensed to host Scent Work trials. After American Bloodhound Club— Mary L. Home Page bringing that mission to the PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Olszewski life; Ljungren and Ms. Kennerley fielded American Boxer Club, Inc.— Sharon Steckler • expanded content on Sports & questions from the delegate body. Those American Brittany Club, Inc.— Jane Bjork Events; seeking to learn more about AKC Scent American Bullmastiff Association, Inc.— SYNOPSIS OF THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 • new and engaging breed content; Work were encouraged to e-mail Alan Kalter DELEGATES FORUM • better intuitive navigation; [email protected] for additional American Chesapeake Club, Inc.— Timothy • improved intelligent search that will information. Carrion The Delegates Forum is an informal keep users from using Google; American Fox Terrier Club— Connie Clark meeting of Delegates that provides an • and new expanded Events Search by American Foxhound Club, Inc— Harold opportunity for open discussion and the breed, custom date range, judge, etc. Miller expression of ideas. No official business is Alexandra and her team will be QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE DELEGATES American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.— Don transacted, a quorum is not required and conducting Orientation/work sessions on OF Hanson no attendance record is kept. the new site at the Rosen Center in THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB American Maltese Association, Inc.— Ms. Orlando on December 13th and 14th. Sandra Bingham-Porter SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Preview of AKC.org Website Relaunch Dennis B. Sprung, President American Manchester Terrier Club— At the September Forum, the Growth AKC Scent Work – A New Opportunity for PRESENT 320 Roberta Berman Group, represented by Executive Vice All Dog s Abilene Kennel Club— Melanie Steele American Miniature Schnauzer Club, President and Chief Growth Officer, At the September 2017 Delegate’s Affenpinscher Club of America— Letisha Inc.— Barbara Donahue Alexandra Aleskovsky, presented a Power Meeting, the Sports and Events Wubbel American Rottweiler Club— Mr. Peter G. Point presentation and video on the Department gave a PowerPoint Afghan Hound Club of America, Inc.— Piusz upcoming AKC.org website relaunch. presentation on the new sport of Scent Ms. Constance Butherus American Shetland Sheepdog This will be launching in late Fall 2017. Work. Doug Ljungren, Vice President of Airedale Terrier Club of America— Aletta Association— Marjorie Tuff The presentation and video provided an Sports and Events, presented an overview L. Moore American Shih Tzu Club, Inc.— Mrs. Sally update on the existing website of the sport and its evolution from the task Akita Club of America— Sherry E. Wallis L. Vilas performance, the reasons why a new site of working detection dogs. Stephanie Alaskan Malamute Club of America, Inc.— American Water Spaniel Club— Michael launch is necessary and the collaborative Kennerley, Sports and Events Project Patricia A. Peel Zarlenga process that was undertaken to develop Coordinator, went into detail about the Albany Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. Mary M. American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon the new site, including input from new AKC sport, including organization of MacCollum Association— Dr. Lisa Boyer Delegates. She then outlined the new the program, information about the American Belgian Tervuren Club, Inc.— Anderson Kennel Club— Laura A. Rockwell benefits and features of the new site which specific classes, the status of licensed Ms. Janina K. Laurin Atlanta Kennel Club, Inc.— Ann Wallin include: judges, why Scent Work is an attractive American Black & Tan Coonhound Club, Atlanta Obedience Club, Inc.— Gail A. • integration of the AKC mission sport for clubs, and how clubs can become Inc.— Robert Urban LaBerge

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Augusta Kennel Club, Inc.— Catherine Borzoi Club of America, Inc.— Barbara Carolina Kennel Club, Inc.— Jaimie Ashby Columbia Kennel Club, Inc.— Crystal Iacopelli O’Neill Catoctin Kennel Club— Whitney Coombs Messersmith Australian Cattle Dog Club of America— Boston Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Central Florida Kennel Club, Inc.— Julian Columbia Terrier Association of Joyce Rowland Mrs. Kathleen M. Kelly Prager Maryland— Frederic Askin, M.D. Australian Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Bronx County Kennel Club— Alexa Central Indiana Kennel Club, Inc.— Sally Connecticut River Working Group William I. Christensen Samarotto Allen Association— Fred G. Ferris Back Mountain Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Brookhaven Kennel Club, Inc.— Marie A. Central New York Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Conyers Kennel Club of Georgia— Michael Nina Schaefer Fiore Diane D. Almy Houchard Baltimore County Kennel Club— Lucy C. Bryn Mawr Kennel Club— Victoria Glickstein Central Ohio Kennel Club— Jon Green Cudahy Kennel Club— Mr. Don H. Adams Campbell-Gracie Bucks County Kennel Club, Inc.— Priscilla Chain O’Lakes Kennel Club— Mr. Barry D. Dachshund Club of America, Inc.— Larry Basenji Club of America, Inc.— Katie Gabosch Rose Sorenson Campbell Bull Terrier Club of America— Ms. Jan Chaparral Kennel Club, Inc.— Pam Dalmatian Club of America, Inc.— Dr. Bayshore Companion Dog Club, Inc.— Dykema Goldman Charles Garvin Gloria Marshall Bulldog Club of America— Robert L. Charleston Kennel Club— Sylvia Arrowwood Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America, Beaver County Kennel Club, Inc.— Phyllis Newcomb Chattanooga Kennel Club— Mr. David Inc.— Karen Dorn Belcastro Bulldog Club of Philadelphia— Elizabeth H. Gilstrap Dayton Dog Training Club, Inc.— Barbara Bedlington Terrier Club of America— Milam Chicago Collie Club— Bryna Comsky L. Mann Diane Pearson Burlington County Kennel Club, Inc.— Chihuahua Club of America, Inc.— Dayton Kennel Club, Inc.— Sandra Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. Kenneth Saenz Groeschel Inc.— Sara Karl Butler County Kennel Club, Inc.— Cathleen Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America, Inc.— Del Monte Kennel Club, Inc.— Merlyn A. Bexar County Kennel Club, Inc.— Mr. Rubens Marge B. Calltharp Green, D.C. Gerald H. Yarbrough Cairn Terrier Club of America— Pam Davis Chow Chow Club, Inc.— Margaret DiCorleto Del Sur Kennel Club, Inc.— Andrew G. Bichon Frise Club of America, Inc.— Mrs. California Airedale Terrier Club— April Clackamas Kennel Club— Tami D. Worley Mills Toby B. Frisch Clyde Clarksville Kennel Club— Robert A. Schroll Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club— Melinda L. Black Russian Terrier Club of America— Canaan Dog Club of America— Pamela S. Classic Toy Dog Club of Western Vogt Susan Sholar Rosman Massachusetts— Dr. Stephen Lawrence Delaware Water Gap Kennel Club— Dr. A. Blennerhassett Kennel Club, Inc.— John Canada Del Oro Kennel Club— Dr. Sophia Clermont County Kennel Club, Inc.— D. Butherus McCullagh Kaluzniacki Marjorie Underwood Des Moines Kennel Club, Inc.— John D. Border Collie Society of America— Lisa M. Capital Dog Training Club of Washington, Collie Club of America, Inc.— Mr. John G. Hughes Pruka D.C., Inc.— Dr. Joyce A. Dandridge Buddie Devon Dog Show Association, Inc.— Meg Border Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, Colorado Kennel Club— Mrs. Louise Leone Weitz Mrs. Ruth A. Naun Inc.— Vivian A. Moran Colorado Springs Kennel Club— Sidney L. Dog Owners Training Club of Maryland— Marx Kathrynann Sarvinas

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Durham Kennel Club Inc— Linda C. Garden State All Terrier Club, Inc.— Greater St. Louis Training Club, Inc.— Mr. Jacksonville Dog Fanciers’ Association— Wozniak Barbara S. Dalane Robert Amen Victoria A. Marks Eastern Dog Club— Mr. Theodore C. Genesee County Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Greenwich Kennel Club— Donna Gilbert Japanese Chin Club of America— Victoria Hollander, Jr. Cindy Collins Greyhound Club of America— Kathleen B. Dovellos Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Genesee Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Whitaker Jefferson County Kennel Club of Club, Inc.— Jeffrey Drogin Virginia Denninger Harrisburg Kennel Club, Inc.— Cindy Missouri— Cledith Wakefield Empire Beagle Club, Inc.— Christopher German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Miller Kanadasaga Kennel Club— Mrs. Beverly M. Keenan America— Mrs. Barbara N. Schwartz Havanese Club of America— Jane F. Nosiglia English Cocker Spaniel Club of America, German Wirehaired Pointer Club of Ruthford Keeshond Club of America, Inc.— Richard Inc.— Sharon K. Collins America, Inc.— Ms. Patricia W. Laurans Heart of the Plains Kennel Club— Patricia Su English Setter Association of America, Gig Harbor Kennel Club— James R. Dok M. Cruz Kennel Club of Beverly Hills— Thomas Inc.— Mr. John P. Nielsen Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of America— Jo Hockamock Kennel Club, Inc.— Nancy Fisk Powers English Springer Spaniel Club of Lynn Holyoke Kennel Club, Inc.— Jane Wilkinson Kennel Club of Buffalo, Inc.— Margaret Michigan, Inc.— Barbara J. Gates Glens Falls Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Bonnie Hoosier Kennel Club, Inc.— Karl H. Kreck Doster English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Lapham Houston Kennel Club, Inc.— Thomas D. Kennel Club of Northern New Jersey, Association, Inc.— Susanne Burgess Gloucester County Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. Pincus Inc.— Dr. Suzanne H. Hampton English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Club Carole L. Richards Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Kennel Club of Philadelphia, Inc.— Harry of Illinois— David H. Hopkins Golden Retriever Club of America— Ellen Dick Blair Booker Farmington Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Hardin Hutchinson Kennel Club, Inc.— Barbara A. Kennel Club of Riverside— Sylvia A. Terrie Breen Gordon Setter Club of America, Inc.— Penny Thomas Fayetteville Kennel Club, Inc.— Teresa Vila Nance O. Skoglund Ibizan Hound Club of the United States— Kettle Moraine Kennel Club, Inc.— Finger Lakes Kennel Club, Inc.— Margaret Great Dane Club of America, Inc.— Jean Michelle Barlak Jacquelyn J. Fogel B. Pough Highlands Illinois Capitol Kennel Club, Inc.— Ann L. Komondor Club of America, Inc.— Michael Finnish Spitz Club of America— Mrs. Cindy Great Pyrenees Club of America, Inc.— Dr. Cookson Harman Stansell Robert M. Brown Ingham County Kennel Club, Inc.— Rita J. Kuvasz Club of America— Maria First Dog Training Club of Northern New Greater Collin Kennel Club, Inc.— Barbara Biddle Arechaederra Jersey, Inc.— Mary D. Curtis Shaw Irish Setter Club of America, Inc.— Ms. Ladies’ Dog Club, Inc.— Kathi Brown Fort Lauderdale Dog Club— Eduardo T. Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club— Karolynne M. McAteer Ladies’ Kennel Association of America— Fugiwara Patricia B. Staub Irish Water Spaniel Club of America— R. J. Ruth Winston Fort Worth Kennel Club— Harold Tatro III Greater Philadelphia Dog Fanciers Rubin Lake Champlain Retriever Club— Wendy Framingham District Kennel Club, Inc.— Association— Marlene Steinberg Irish Wolfhound Club of America— Jones Gale Golden Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club— Ms. Eugenia Hunter Lake Shore Kennel Club, Inc.— Diana Charlotte I. Borghardt Skibinski

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Lakeland Winter Haven Kennel Club— Miniature Pinscher Club of America, Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club— America— Gary Koeppel Mary McDaniel, D.V.M. Inc.— Mrs. Karen Clausing Joyce Engle Pekingese Club of America— Steven Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.— Carolyn M. Minneapolis Kennel Club, Inc.— Ralph Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club, Hamblin Vack Hogancamp Inc.— Billie Ponton Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Land O’Lakes Kennel Club, Inc.— Jan Croft Mississippi Valley Kennel Club— Gretchen Norwegian Elkhound Association of Inc.— Mrs. Anne Bowes Langley Kennel Club— Ms. Dianne E. Bernardi America, Inc.— Lori Webster Penn Ridge Kennel Club, Inc.— Dennis J. Franck Mohawk Valley Kennel Club— Sandra Norwich Terrier Club of America— Jean Gallant Lawrenceville Kennel Club, Inc.— Robert N. Haber Kessler Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of LaBerge Montgomery County Kennel Club— Ms. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club America— Anne Gallant, Ph.D. Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Dominic Ida E. Weinstock (USA)— Ms. Marile A. Waterstraat Pharaoh Hound Club of America— P. DiBalsi Monticello New York Kennel Club, Inc.— Obedience Training Club of Hawaii, Dominic P. Carota Long Island Kennel Club— Mr. William B. Barry A. Hoovis Inc.— Beverly H. Conroy Philadelphia Dog Training Club, Inc.— Tabler, Jr. Mount Vernon Dog Training Club Obedience Training Club of Rhode Larry Wilson Los Encinos Kennel Club, Inc.— David M. (MVDTC)— Martha L. Beckington Island— James M. Ashton Pioneer Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Powers Mountaineer Kennel Club, Inc.— Mary Old English Sheepdog Club of America, Margaret Vohr Louisville Kennel Club, Inc.— Debra H. Yoders Inc.— Sheila Kenyon Plum Creek Kennel Club of Colorado— Owen National Capital Kennel Club, Inc.— Old Pueblo Dog Training Club, Inc.— William E. Ellis Magic Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Ruth Norma Ryan Felice Jarrold Poodle Club of America, Inc.— Mary Ellen Crumb National Shiba Club of America— Maggi Olympic Kennel Club, Inc.— Betty M. Fishler Manatee Kennel Club— Pat Edgington Strouse Winthers Port Chester Obedience Training Club, Marion Ohio Kennel Club, Inc.— Lynn Naugatuck Valley Kennel Club— Viola Onondaga Kennel Association, Inc.— Inc.— Kathleen Gregory Garvin Burgos Daniel R. Cunningham Progressive Dog Club— Josephine De Menna Maryland Kennel Club— Gary Sarvinas New England Beagle Club, Inc.— Blaine Orange Empire Dog Club, Inc.— Burton J. Providence County Kennel Club, Inc.— Merrimack Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Grove Yamada Richard E. Grant Jeannette Nieder Newnan Kennel Club— Willie Crawford Otterhound Club of America— Joellen Puli Club of America, Inc.— Maggie Witwer Mid-Hudson Kennel Association, Inc.— Newton Kennel Club— Catherine H. Murch Gregory, D.V.M. Putnam Kennel Club, Inc.— Florence R. Gayle Bontecou Newtown Kennel Club, Inc.— Susan Pacific Coast Bulldog Club, Inc.— Link Laicher Middle Tennessee Amateur Retriever Marucci Newcomb Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers, Inc.— Frances Club— John Russell Nisqually Kennel Club— R. H. Hachtel Pacific Coast Pekingese Club— Frank Stephens Middlesex County Kennel Club— Nicky Norfolk Terrier Club— Thomas Graham Meister Pyrenean Shepherd Club of America— Patterson North Shore Kennel Club— Richard F. Panhandle Kennel Club of Texas, Inc.— Mrs. Nancy-Lee H. Coombs Miniature Bull Terrier Club of America— Coletti Mrs. Geraldine M. Shastid Queen City Dog Training Club, Inc.— Erica Giselle Simonds Parson Russell Terrier Association of Behnke

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Ramapo Kennel Club— Jeffrey D. Ball Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club of Spinone Club of America— Karen Luckey Texas Kennel Club, Inc.— Dr. Michael Rapid City Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. Sally J. Georgia— Gregory K. Benkiser Springfield Kennel Club, Inc.— Dr. Thomas Knight Nist Schipperke Club of America, Inc.— Diane M. Davies Tibetan Spaniel Club of America— Dianne Redwood Empire Kennel Club— Johnny Ramsey St. Bernard Club of America, Inc.— C. Tyree Shoemaker Scottish Terrier Club of America— Helen A. Richard Nosiglia Tibetan Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Rhode Island Kennel Club, Inc.— Elizabeth Prince St. Croix Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Stacey La Forge Omeara Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association, Deborah J. Wilkins Tonawanda Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United Inc.— Dr. Mary-Helene (Mimi) Brown, M.D. Staffordshire Terrier Club of America— Mary E. Gauthier-Teeling States, Inc.— Judith Lichtman Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Jeannette O’Hanlon Trap Falls Kennel Club, Inc.— Christopher Richmond Dog Fanciers Club, Inc.— Jan R. Sharyn Y. Hutchens Standard Schnauzer Club of America— Dr. L. Sweetwood Gladstone Shoreline Dog Fanciers Association of Harvey Mohrenweiser Troy Kennel Club, Inc.— John J. Cadalso, Jr. Rio Grande Kennel Club— Ross Jones Orange County— Susan L. Hamil Staten Island Kennel Club, Inc.— Marianne Tualatin Kennel Club, Inc.— James S. Riverhead Kennel Club, Inc.— Bonnie Lane Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc.— Megna Corbett Roanoke Kennel Club, Inc.— William L. Ann M. Cook Steel City Kennel Club, Inc.— Miss Susan Tucson Kennel Club— Dr. Kenneth H. Totten III Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc— M. Napady Levison Rubber City Kennel Club— Cathy Gaidos William J. Feeney Suffolk County Kennel Club, Inc.— Mr. Twin Brooks Kennel Club, Inc.— Patricia C. Saluki Club of America— Monica H. Stoner Skye Terrier Club of America— Mr. Stephen Robert Eisele Sarles Sammamish Kennel Club— Dr. Robert C. P. Hersey Sun Maid Kennel Club of Fresno, Inc.— United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club, Gloster, M.D. Skyline Kennel Club, Inc.— Gloria Shaver Marcy L. Zingler Inc.— Mr. Carl C. Ashby, III San Antonio Kennel Club, Inc.— Nancy J. Somerset Hills Kennel Club— Harvey Superstition Kennel Club, Inc.— Nancy United States Lakeland Terrier Club— Shaw Goldberg Perrell Maria Sacco San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club— Anthony South Jersey Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Susque-Nango Kennel Club, Inc.— Laura Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club— Vasquez Linda B. Willson Trainor Robert Lachman Santa Barbara Kennel Club, Inc.— Abbe R. South Shore Kennel Club, Inc.— Linda C. Sussex Hills Kennel Club, Inc.— Mrs. Vacationland Dog Club, Inc.— Mrs. Joan Shaw Flynn Florence Duggan Tabor Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club, INC.— South Windsor Kennel Club— Mr. Edward Sussex Spaniel Club of America— John R. Ventura County Dog Fanciers David J. Peat F. Lyons, Jr. Lewis, Jr. Association— Mr. William F. Dumas Santa Maria Kennel Club, Inc.— Laurence J. Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club— Ricky Taconic Hills Kennel Club, Inc.— Marylyn Virginia Kennel Club, Inc.— Edmond Libeu Adams DeGregorio Blausten Saratoga New York Kennel Club— Wanda Southern Adirondack Dog Club, Inc.— Tennessee Valley Kennel Club— Mrs. Wampanoag Kennel Club, Inc.— Ms. Naida H. Allen John V. Ioia Richella M. Veatch L. Parker Saw Mill River Kennel Club, Inc.— Mimi Southern Colorado Kennel Club, Inc.— Terry-All Kennel Club, Inc.— Sonja J. Waukesha Kennel Club, Inc.— Mary A. Winkler Lee Arnold Ostrom Eschweiler

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Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of America, Richard J. LeBeau, to represent English Kennel Club Inc.— Richard Rohrbacher Toy Spaniel Club of America Frank Meister to represent Pacific Coast Welsh Terrier Club of America, Inc.— Beverly H. Conroy, to represent Obedi - Pekingese Club Ereign Seacord ence Training Club of Hawaii Diane Ramsey to represent Schipperke West Highland White Terrier Club of Sally Koepke, to represent Buckeye Re - Kennel Club America— Thomas H. Barrie DELEGATES MEETING triever Club Melanie Steel to represent Abilene Kennel Westbury Kennel Association, Inc.— SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 Edward F. Lyons Jr., to represent South Club Geraldine Jaitin Windsor Kennel Club Michael Zarlinga to represent American Western Fox Terrier Breeders Dennis Sprung, President in the Chair, Frank Meister, to represent Pacific Coast Water Spaniel Club Association— Torie Steele called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. Pekingese Club Western Reserve Kennel Club, Inc.— Aubrey Nash, to represent Town and [The Chairman’s Report follows the tran - Kathleen Bencin The first order of business was the vote for Country Kennel Club script of this meeting.] Whidbey Island Kennel Club Inc— Dr. the Delegate Standing Committees. Betty Jo Patrick, to represent Kachina Ken - Karen M. Ericson (There was a recess for Voting) nel Club The minutes of the June 2017 Delegates Windward Hawaiian Dog Fanciers Nancy J. Perrell, to represent Superstition meeting were published in the July 2017 Association— Mrs. Karen Mays The Chair introduced the persons seated Kennel Club AKC Gazette and the complete transcript Wolverine Beagle Club— Bob Kimber with him on the dais: Vice Chairman, Dr. Diane Ramsey to represent Schipperke was posted on the Delegate Portal. There Woodstock Dog Club, Inc.— Adrienne Soler Thomas Davies; Joan Corbisiero the Pro - Kennel ClubClub of America were no corrections and the minutes were Yakima Valley Kennel Club, Inc.— Adele fessional Registered Parliamentarian; Gina Melanie S. Steele, to represent Abilene adopted as published. Keyfel DiNardo, Executive Secretary, and Todd Kennel Club Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc.— DeSimone, the Court Reporter. Sharon Weston, to represent Rogue Valley The President gave his report as follows: Claudia M. Grunstra-Pierro Kennel Club Please rise for a moment of silence in The Chair informed the Delegates of the memory of 9/11 and those who lost their passing of Janice Gardner on September The following Delegates, who were attend - lives. 3rd. She was the Delegate for Rocking - ing their first meeting since approval were (Moment of silence.) ham County Kennel Club since March introduced from the floor: 1981. Katheen Bencin to represent Western Re - Mr. Sprung: Thank you. I ask that we each serve Kennel Club remember our fortune to live in this great The Executive Secretary read the names of Gregory Benkiser to represent Sawnee country with so many blessings. We re - the Delegates seated since the June meet - Mountain Kennel Club of Georgia main especially grateful for the gift of the ing: Dr. Karen M. Ericson to represent Whid - purebred dog in our lives, both at home Connie Brunell, to represent Inland Em - bey Island Kennel Club and at events, as well as the countless mo - pire Kennel Association Edward Lyons to represent South Windsor ments of happiness and fulfillment they

AKC GAZETTE 76 OCTOBER 2017 DELEGATES ’QUARTERLY MEETING give us as we strive for the betterment of AKC Humane Fund in addition donated cross-functional disaster plan. Given that to-date summary of results. Total revenue each breed as responsible breeders and $10,000 to the Houston Hurricane Relief disasters are now coming in multiples at of $41.5 million has been offset by total ex - owners. God bless America. Fund and donated an AKC pet disaster re - one time instead of one offs, AKC Reunite penses of $36.8 million, which reflects an We just experienced several natural disas - lief trailer to Houston. Up until that time has a fund that will help, but is not con - operating income of $4.7 million which is ters: Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and the Houston didn't have one. Speaking of the strained by a specific disaster. It is called reasonably above the comparative operat - fires in Southern California. I ask AKC Re - trailers, so far we have raised, through the the AKC Reunite Pet Disaster Relief Fund ing income of $4.0 million at the same unite Chairman Alan Kalter to update us good efforts of all those involved, and a tip and it is currently live on the time last year. Let’s take a deeper dive into on the multiple efforts already achieved as of the hat to Pat Laurans, $1.6 million for akcreunite.org website. If you hit the do - the details. In our comparison of year to well as the future initiatives. trailers. We actually have 63 trailers cur - nate button and scroll down, and you will date revenue, we are up by $3.8 million rently in the field and there are six more find that is an option, and of course, like dollars! This is an overall 10% increase!! Mr. Kalter spoke as follows: in the pipeline. There were a number of the Hurricane Harvey donations, any do - What areas have been our most successful Thank you, Dennis. Good morning, fellow trailers that were deployed during the dis - nation made to the Reunite Pet Disaster to-date? Let’s examine further along in Delegates. It has been said that the worst asters to Texas and the wildfires. In fact, Relief Fund is free of any fees, so 100 per - our revenue programs. Our top revenue of times can bring out the best in people, one trailer actually went from Tennessee cent of your donation goes to help. Finally, increases by dollar amounts include Regis - and certainly given the response that we all the way to Texas in order to help out. I would like to say a big thank you, again, trations including our Litters, Dogs, and have had to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma AKC Reunite is putting your donations to to all of you and your clubs for proving Pedigrees, amounting to $1.2 million, rep - and the wildfires out west, that is certainly good use. So far, $70,000 of your dona - that when you really care, enough you can resenting a 6% increase over 2016. Next, true of the AKC family. The AKC commu - tions have already been given to the shel - make a big difference. Thank you. additional revenues in our Growth Group nity was there before with our donated pet ters that need both to be rebuilt and to – which includes Marketplace, Ecom - disaster relief trailers. We stepped up with house the enormous number of dogs and Joseph Baffuto, AKC Chief Financial Offi - merce, Digital Advertising, and Royalties donations during and after and we will other animals that are in the shelters cur - cer, gave his Report as follows: and Sponsorships – up by $1.9 million or continue to be there to help during the re - rently. We were able to work with shelters Good Morning Everyone! Thank you so 40% growth year over year. Our Events covery. Heartfelt thank yous to all who to extend the waiting period, it is normally very much for attending the meeting here area, in particular our Recording and joined in to contribute to the recovery. a lot shorter, and they have all agreed to a today! Please know that although we are Events Fees overall have increased by 3% Special thanks to Barbara and Bob Amen, 30-day waiting period before they move to here briefly discussing the financial per - or $227,000. Lastly, our year to date inter - the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of Amer - a next step with adopting out any dogs formance of The American Kennel Club est and dividend income has increased by ica Charitable Trust, the Shih Tzu Club that were found during the disasters. We through July 31st, the reality is that our just over $100,000 or approximately, 20%. Charitable Trust, Assisi Animal Health, will continue to keep you updated on all hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are Taking a year over year comparative analy - and the Retriever Master National Club of the efforts to help in Texas and Florida. with all the families and friends, that have sis of our Core Registration Volumes, we Foundation. Through their efforts and Looking forward, President Sprung has es - been affected by the recent tragic hurri - can really see our outstanding successes the open hearts of 120 AKC clubs and tablished a working task force, including canes, Harvey and Irma. We will work for 2017. 1,250 individuals, we have raised nearly a AKC, AKC CHF, the Humane Fund, and hard to support all the recovery in those Our Litter Volume for the year so far is quarter of a million dollars to date. The AKC Reunite staff in order to develop a areas. Let’s begin by examining our year- 140,000 an increase of 7%. Our Dog Reg -

AKC GAZETTE 77 OCTOBER 2017 DELEGATES ’QUARTERLY MEETING istrations are currently at 335,000 which is portfolio. The non-consolidated Balance brought forward by the AKC Board of Di - event. The name, AKC number and also 7% above the 7 month period in Sheet of the AKC at July 31, 2017 reflects rectors based on a Staff recommendation. owner's contact information would be con - 2016. Total Pedigrees are 151,000 which $155.7 million dollars in Total Assets. Our There was a two-thirds vote in the affirma - veyed to the show superintendent. The represents a 4% year over year increase. Cash and Investment balances total more tive and the amendment was adopted. amendment was brought forward by the On the other side of our income state - than 87% of these Total Assets. This is the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. ment, we will begin a brief analysis of year core of the financial strength of the AKC. There was a vote on the proposed amend - The AKC Board of Directors unanimously to date costs. We have recorded a grand Our total liabilities recorded are $69.7 mil - ment to Chapter 14, Section 22-A, new disapproved the amendment. The Dog total of $36.8 million dollars in expenses. lion. Almost 90% of our liabilities lie paragraph, of the Field Trial Rules and Show Rules Committee requested that this This is an overall increase from 2016 of within our long-term pension and post-re - Standard Procedures for Pointing Breeds. amendment go forward to the Delegates $3.1 million dollars or 9%. Where did the tirement benefit obligations. Our net As - The new paragraph would allow for a Na - for a vote, as per the AKC Bylaws. increases specifically arrive from? Payroll sets of $86.0 million dollars have increased tional Gun Dog Championship for Gor - and benefits are up by $2.8 million, or by 14% since July of last year. don Setters. The event is limited to The Chair recognized Sue Goldberg, Dele - 17% as our full time equivalent headcount We’re doing well in our core programs, walking handlers. The amendment was gate for the Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club has increased from 292 to 317.5 over the while we continue to showcase growth in proposed by the Gordon Setter Club of and Chair of the DQ Reinstatement Com - last 12 months. Our technology and mar - our non-core activities and the financial America and was brought forward with a mittee spoke as follows: keting teams have benefitted the most markets continue to maintain their positive recommendation from the Board I respectfully move that we withdraw the from these human capital resource invest - strength. All of these factors are combin - of Directors. There was a two-thirds vote in amendment of Chapter 11, Section 8-A, ments. In addition, we have had an in - ing to provide our successful financial per - the affirmative and the amendment was because after speaking with the Parliamen - crease in Consulting costs by $300,000, formance. adopted. tarian, the enhancements that our com - which can be mainly accounted for in our In closing, I ask all of us to Stay Safe and mittee voted yesterday to add today to relocation preparations and due diligence. Take Care of the ones we love and always The final vote was on the proposed benefit dogs, people, and the fancy at In addition to our results from operations, cherish the special bond that we have with amendment to Chapter 11, Section 8-A, of large, are not within the scope of what's next we can provide some details on the our dogs! Please feel free to reach out to the Rules Applying to Dog Shows - Dog been noticed to the Delegates. In order to success of our Investment portfolio me after the meeting concludes, I will be Show Entries, Conditions of Dogs Affect - provide a comprehensive amendment, we through the first seven months of our fis - available. Have a wonderful afternoon! ing Eligibility. This amendment would re - will resubmit to the Board. We thank you cal year. Our investments have yielded a quire permanent identification for a dog for your understanding and look forward 7% unrealized gain this year. These gains There was a vote on the proposed amend - that is disqualified if it is ever to be consid - to your approval. equate out to a $7.3 million dollar in - ment to Chapter 16, Section 6, of the ered for reinstatement. Reinstatement crease to our investment balances. Our Rules Applying to Dog Shows - Champi - would be conducted by AKC staff. Judges The majority of the Delegates voted to relative benchmark for our portfolio dur - onships. This amendment would include would not participate in the process. No withdraw the amendment to Chapter 11, ing the comparative period was 7.2%, so the dog awarded Select Dog or Bitch in reinstatement procedure would take place Section 8-A of the Rules Applying to Dog we are within less than 20 basis points of the calculation of Grand Championship on the grounds of, or in any building, Shows. being right on target with our allocated points for that award. This proposal was hotel or venue connected to a dog show or

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The Chair called on the Executive Secre - Terrier Club of America, Pam Davis, Dele - been busy for the past month reviewing The following Delegates spoke during tary to recognize AKC Delegates who have gate; Pacific Coast Pekingese Club, Frank the questionnaires as submitted by the New Business: served for 25 years as well as three mem - Meister, Delegate and Western Reserve Delegate candidates. Yesterday we had five ber clubs celebrating their centennial. Ms. Kennel Club, Kathleen Bencin, Delegate. face-to-face interviews and we have a num - Carl Ashby, Delegate for the United States DiNardo spoke as follows: (Applause) ber scheduled for today. The deadline for Kerry Blue Terrier Club, wanted to take We will now honor Delegates who have our report is October 15th and we plan on the opportunity to remind Delegates served for 25 years. This is the 19th time The Chair called on the Executive Secre - meeting that deadline. We are also aware about the All-Breed Advisory Committee. that AKC has had the privilege to present tary to give a report on the Nominating that Delegates can run from the floor and Mr. Ashby impressed on the Delegates that Delegate medallions. The medallion is in Committee. Ms. DiNardo spoke as follows: therefore bypass the interview process, so while there is good expertise available, the recognition of meritorious and long-term The next item is a report on the appoint - we trust that people will be mindful of that Committee is having a very difficult time contributions to the Sport. This program ments to the Nominating Committee. At when they cast their ballots. Thank you. getting All-Breed Clubs to take advantage enables us to recognize our core con - the July meeting, the Board of Directors of it. In addition to Mr. Ashby, the Com - stituency and allows a grateful American appointed the following Delegates to the The Chair called on Jim Dok to give an up - mittee consists of Tom Davies, Ann Wallin, Kennel Club the opportunity to honor our Nominating Committee to select three date on AKC PAC. Mr. Dok spoke as fol - and Larry LeBeau, with support from AKC own. The following four Delegates have candidates for the Class of 2022 and one lows: staff such as Glenn Lycan and Guy Fisher. served in this body for 25 years, and join for the Class of 2019. John J. Cadalso, Jr., Thank you very much. Just very briefly, we He urged the Delegates to have their clubs the 110 previously honored Delegates. Chair, Delegate for the Troy Kennel Club; are going into our fourth quarter when take advantage of the committee’s expert - Will the following Delegates please come Lee Arnold, Delegate for the Southern about 90 percent of our donations come ise and years of experience putting on dog forward: David Michael Powers, Los Enci - Colorado Kennel Club; Terrie Breen, Del - in. We appreciate that. I want to make shows. nos Kennel Club; William A. Russett, Rich - egate for the Farmington Valley Kennel special thanks to the few Delegates who land County Kennel Club; Alexa Club; Katie Campbell, Delegate for the sent me an e-mail after the last Delegate Steven Hamblin, Delegate for the Samarotto, Bronx County Kennel Club Basenji Club of America; Cindy Stansell, meeting saying they had reached out to Pekingese Club of America, expressed his and Ida Ellen Weinstock, Montgomery Delegate for the Finnish Spitz Club of their club. Thank you for doing that. club’s concern that potential judges can Kennel Club. America. Alternates: Catherine Murch, Let's be patrons in this fourth quarter. accumulate educational credits that would Please join me in congratulating the hon - Delegate for the Newton Kennel Club and Thank you very much. lead to judging approval without ever hav - orees. Maggi Strouse, Delegate for the National ing actually physically examined a dog. Mr. (Applause) Shiba Club. The Chair informed the Delegates that the Hamblin read the following statement I now call on John Cadalso, Jr. to address next meeting will be held in Orlando, from his club: Ms. DiNardo: I would now like to an - the Delegates. Florida at the Rosen Centre Hotel on Fri - The Pekingese Club of America would like nounce those clubs celebrating 100 years day, December 15th, 2017. Delegates to request that the AKC continue and re - of membership in the American Kennel Mr. Cadalso: Good morning. I'm Jack should use the code that was sent to them quire hands-on education for judge ap - Club. The following three clubs are cele - Cadalso of the Troy Kennel Club, Troy, when making reservations at the hotel. proval in Pekingese. The unique brating 100 years of membership: Cairn New York. Nominating Committee has conformation of Pekingese requires a

AKC GAZETTE 79 OCTOBER 2017 DELEGATES ’QUARTERLY MEETING hands-on education for proper evaluation. proved to be a truly mobile pet disaster sider the deep south. He cautioned that Government Relations] shared with us this trailer travelling from Dallas to Irving to we should take a deeper look before we morning at the Legislative Caucus. The Mr. Sprung noted that the Chairman ap - Port Arthur. Port Arthur serves the com - donate money. U.S. Department of Agriculture has asked pointed a committee to address the judg - plete western side of coastal Louisiana and for comments on the Animal Welfare Act ing approval process. That committee has the southeastern side of Texas. Betty Winthers, Delegate for the Olympic to try to reduce burdens on people, and already met several times and will continue Kennel Club, wanted to take the opportu - one of the issues that we all have is that to do so. Sylvia Arrowwood, Delegate for the nity to thank and congratulate her club the Animal Welfare Act defines a breeding Charleston Kennel Club, noted the ab - and to read the following statement: female as any female who is capable of Sylvia Thomas, Delegate for Kennel Club sence of Chairman of the Board Ron Olympic Kennel Club has joined the elite breeding, and we know that that does not of Riverside, and assistant editor of Per - Menaker. She knew he lives in Florida and group that has donated more than make any sense. Sheila will be preparing spectives, thanked the many Delegates asked for an update on how he was. $100,000 to the Washington State Univer - comments from the AKC. If you want to who contributed to the current issue of The Chair told her that Mr. Menaker was sity College of Veterinary Medicine at give her your comments, you can use their Perspectives that features 21 articles rang - driving north to the meeting. Got to Geor - Washington State University, Pullman, form on the website or you can e-mail her ing in topics from detection dogs, scent gia but was unable to proceed, but that he Washington. Thanks to the exceptional at [email protected] and you can also send dogs, how to build a club archive, breed was fine. generosity of the Olympic Kennel Club, in individual comments. You can take a sustainability, legislative conferences, war WSU College of Veterinary Medicine can look at what AFIS is looking to do at regu - dogs, as well as many other subjects. The David Michael Powers, Delegate for Los stay committed to delivering world-class lations.gov and it is important that if we coordinator for the December issue is Encinos Kennel Club, spoke about articles education and research, exceptional pro - can change this to reduce the burden that Ginny Denninger. Ms. Thomas encour - in the dog press about the Link collar and grams and student scholarships. Olympic we have, that we do so. Thank you. aged Delegates to write an article. the pet day care. He asked if the Dele - Kennel Club thanks all the specialties and gates would be provided with further fi - exhibitors that make our annual show a Barbara Mann, Delegate for Dayton Dog Barbara Shaw, Delegate for Greater Collin nancial information. success that allow us to share our extra rev - Training Club Thanked Mr. Sprung and Kennel Club, spoke about the generous (The Chair informed the Delegate Body enues with the academic and research pro - AKC staff for meeting and deciding that in help provided by Greater Collin Kennel that an email would be sent out with the gram at WSU College of Veterinary future, proposed changes to Companion Club, Texas Kennel Club and Trinity Val - Chairman’s Report and an update on our Medicine. Regulations will be sent to the Companion ley Kennel Club, along with the Labrador affiliates and our LLCs.) Ms. Winthers expressed her wish for a plat - Events Committee. Secondly, she wanted Retriever Club of America, Fort Worth Mr. Powers further added that he had con - form in which clubs could exchange this to know how people could get their own Kennel Club, and with AKC Reunite trail - cerns about contributions made by Ameri - type of positive information. AKC “I'm proud to own a purebred dog” ers in North Texas following the hurri - can Kennel Club PAC in the last election. T-Shirts. Mr. Sprung advised that they were cane. She spoke specifically about the He noticed that of the 59 who ran for of - Julian Prager, Delegate for Central Florida available on the AKC website at the AKC trailer from the Dallas/Collin County fice and received money from us, 16 were Kennel Club, spoke as follows: store. metroplex area, deployed from the Tri- Democrats, 43 were Republicans and 35 of I would like to bring forward some infor - City Animal Shelter in Cedar Hill. It those 43 were from what he would con - mation that Sheila Goffe [Vice President, Frances Stephens, Delegate for the

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Puyallup Valley Dog Fanciers, wanted to ceived a number of concerned exhibitor PAC Board where I still serve and I would share what her club did at the Washington letters and complaints about group stays. Jan Ritchie Gladstone, Delegate for Rich - like to address the comment earlier. A State Fair, which is one of the top-ten state In novice and open, we have novice stays mond Dog Fanciers, wanted to thank all of PAC is a political action committee. It is fairs in the country. The Puyallup Valley with a one-minute sit, three-minute down, the Delegates, Staff, the Board, for the formed for one purpose and that is to Dog Fanciers sponsored a meet the breeds and handler across the ring. In open, the outpouring of support upon the death of move forward one particular point of view. type event there and opened it up to other dog must sit for three minutes in a lineup her late husband, Steven Gladstone, of Wa - In our case it is to move forward the AKC's specialty clubs and reliable breeders. The of up to nine dogs, a sit and a down for terloo Kennel Club and the Board of Di - Government Relations Department and St. Bernard Club of Puget Sound was there five minutes with the handler out of sight. rectors. She also thanked the AKC for each of us who fight daily for our legisla - for all four days of the event. Approxi - This led to some instances of dog on dog reaching out to the people in Texas, and tive rights in the legislative body. We do mately 250,000 people attended the club’s attacks, and occasionally, dog on person for what would be done in Florida in the not look at party affiliation. We are strictly breed fair. Their target market were fami - attacks. wake of hurricane Irma. focused on their particular position on ca - lies with young children and older adults. In January of this year, AKC received a pe - nine issues. So those who donate to the Ms. Mann urged Delegates to plan a little tition allegedly signed by 3,000 individuals Sharon Steckler, Delegate for American PAC have the privilege of nominating peo - breed fair at their local mall, in their towns stating sits and downs, especially the open Boxer Club, spoke about her pride in ple in their state who they feel meet the and in their counties. sits and downs, should be reevaluated. Part being able to participate in the various criteria and should receive a donation of this stems from safety issues, especially challenges to support Texans recovering from the PAC. We certainly take that seri - Thomas Pincus, Delegate for Houston amongst small dog owners who are com - from Hurricane Harvey. She feels that ously and I can only think of one instance Kennel Club, wanted to thank all of the peting against large dogs in a lineup while Texas is tough and Houston is that we turned down a request and that members, the clubs, the individuals, and where there handlers are on the other side strong, they couldn’t begin to recover state's federation came back and said we the American Kennel Club Executive Staff of the venue. without the help of AKC and their Execu - made a mistake, do not give to this person, for providing disaster trailers, and for the Staff assembled a five-person task force to tive leadership. who was supported by HSUS. So that is incredible support and money focusing on review the situation. The task force was how a PAC works. We are not looking at the recovery in southeast Texas in the able to come up with exercises that Mr. Johnny Shoemaker, Delegate for the Red - any other issues but strictly how they can wake of Hurricane Harvey. Mr. Pincus also Amen thought would effectively replace wood Empire Kennel Club, urged Dele - help us either in Congress or in that par - gave a special thank you to Dennis Sprung the exercise of the open exercise group gates to help grow the Pee Wee program ticular state on a canine legislative issue. for following up personally. stays where the handlers are out of sight. and spoke about the rewards of mentoring Our money usually gets bundled in states The Companion Events Committee has these children as well as how the number where we have serious problems. A lot of Robert Amen, Delegate for the Greater St. approved the basic concept and if the AKC of clubs participating continues to in - money has gone into California over the Louis Training Club, wanted to bring to Board approves these new exercises, we crease. years. But, again, any questions, any of us the Delegates’ attention a development will be able to attract more exhibitors into on the PAC board, Jim Dok, who is our that has taken place in the obedience com - novice and who hopefully will move on to Gail LaBerge, Delegate for Atlanta Obedi - current chairman, we will be happy to an - munity that may help to offset the decline open without the worry of safety being an ence Club, spoke as follows: swer them and work with you because, in obedience entries. The AKC has re - issue. I'm also a founding member of the AKC trust me, we need your money.

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came up with the plan to have 100 percent SEPTEMBER 2017 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT the human-canine relationship. Harvey Goldberg, Delegate for Somerset of the money that came in for any item in At the American Kennel Club, our love of County Kennel Club, spoke about his club the AKC store pertaining to Texas or the dogs knows no bounds, and our educa - In this next phase of the Museum’s being an early adopter of the Pee Wee south, given to help the recovery effort. tional mission compels us to share our pas - growth, a new vision will shape its objec - event and that, as Johnny Shoemaker She thanked the AKC Humane Fund and sion as broadly as possible. Reimagining tives and activities. The AKC Museum of pointed out, has been highly successful. AKC Reunite for presenting two trailers the AKC Museum of the Dog in its original the Dog will celebrate dogs and their in - He also spoke about an initiative his wife, for Houston, but most of all for the fact home in New York City is an exciting op - spiring bond with mankind through its Sue came up with to get apprentice stew - that all of the $250,000 raised is going di - portunity for us to introduce the wonders collections, dynamic exhibits and interac - ards in the ring, which their board has rectly to relief services. of the purebred dog to more people than tive content. The incredible response to adopted. This was a big success at a recent ever before. events like AKC Meet the Breeds has show with a number of juniors participat - Virginia Denninger, Delegate for Genesee shown us the value of and public demand ing as apprentice stewards. He encouraged Valley Kennel Club, reiterated that she is In 2018, work will begin on a new head - for “edutainment” experiences. The new the Delegates to bring this to their clubs the coeditor for the next issue of Perspec - quarters for the American Kennel Club at space aims to meet that need while show - because it is another way to bring young tives and invited all the Delegates to think 101 Park Avenue opposite Grand Central casing the treasures of our fancy’s her - people into the sport. about contributing an article. Station, a prime location for tourists, visi - itage. Certainly the Museum will feature tors and commuters traveling to and from AKC’s collections of fine art, artifacts and Melinda Vogt, Delegate for Del-Otse- Michael Houchard, Delegate for Conyers all parts of New York City and beyond. The books – broadly recognized as one of the Nango Kennel Club, said that in order to Kennel Club of Georgia, reminded the AKC Museum of the Dog will occupy the most important resources of its kind. Dog get new members to the sport, her club Delegates that on September 24th in At - first two levels of this imposing class-A fanciers and clubs will be pleased to find participated in the AKC Girl Scout Badges lanta there would be regional legislative building, including the ground floor, and the AKC Library and Archives situated Program. They hosted 20 Girl Scouts at a conference and that information was at will be a beacon that welcomes the world within the Museum as an important vehi - recent show. It was wonderful to have kids the Government Relations table outside to America’s greatest resource for and cle for research and learning. Displays will at a show again, and she hoped to get the meeting room. about dogs. strike a balance by including both classic some juniors and younger families to help and contemporary works to align with in - out. Hearing no further business, the Chair ad - Building upon thirty wonderful years in terpretive themes. Our objective is that journed the meeting. the beautiful Jarville House in Queeny this new learning center will transcend the Pat Laurans, Delegate for German Wire - (Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.) Park near St. Louis, the Museum’s mission typical “time capsule” effect of many muse - haired Pointer Club of America thanked will remain a guiding light, even in its fu - ums by featuring a vast range of captivat - the AKC Reunite staff for working around The opinions expressed by the speakers ture home: the collection, preservation, ing and interactive topics relating to dogs the clock, making phone calls from their may not necessarily reflect those of The exhibition and interpretation of the art, and AKC. homes at night, and by writing e-mails, American Kennel Club artifacts and literature of the dog for pur - sometimes at 2 or 3 o'clock in the morn - poses of education, historical perspective, Our research has also confirmed that the ing. She also wanted to thank whoever aesthetic enjoyment and enhancement of Museum must serve a broad audience well

AKC GAZETTE 82 OCTOBER 2017 DELEGATES ’QUARTERLY MEETING beyond our core. A central location in one of the world’s leading cultural capitals will allow us to do just that. The Museum will follow a mandate to welcome and serve everyone with an interest in dogs, educate as many people as possible about the joys of the human-canine bond and re - sponsible pet ownership, and promote the AKC’s history and mission. With this fresh approach, the Museum will become the destination for people from all over the world to appreciate and gain a deeper un - derstanding of purebred dogs. A member of our planning committee summarized the goal: “Everyone should come away fas - cinated and saying ‘I love dogs.’”

With a lease recently signed, initial plans for the build-out of the Museum and AKC’s offices are now underway. There will be many opportunities to support the new AKC Museum of the Dog in the months ahead. Look for additional up - dates throughout the year about ways to get involved as a donor, member, volun - teer and more.

AKC GAZETTE 83 OCTOBER 2017 PARENT CLUB LINKS SPORTING GROUP HOUND GROUP

American Water Boykin Spaniel Brittany Chespeake Bay Clumber Afghan Hound American English American Basenji Basset Hound Spaniel Retriever Spaniel Coonhound Foxhound

Cocker Spaniel Curly-Coated English Cocker English Setter English Springer Beagle Black and Tan Bloodhound Bluetick Borzoi Retriever Spaniel Spaniel Coonhound Coonhound

Field Spaniel Flat-Coated German German Golden Retriever Cirneco dell’Etna Dachshund English Foxhound Greyhound Harrier Retriever Shorthaired Wirehaired Pointer Pointer

Gordon Setter Irish Red and Irish Setter Irish Water Labrador Ibizan Hound Irish Wolfhound Norwegian Otterhound Petit Basset White Setter Spaniel Retriever Elkhound Griffon Vendéen

Nova Scotia Duck Pharaoh Hound Plott Portuguese Redbone Rhodesian Tolling Retriever Pointer Spinone Italiano Sussex Spaniel Vizsla Podengo Pequeno Coonhound Ridgeback

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Wirehaired Wirehaired Saluki Treeing Walker Whippet Spaniel Pointing Griffon Vizsla Scottish Coonhound Deerhound

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Akita Alaskan Anatolian Bernese Black Russian Airedale Terrier American Hairless American Australian Terrer Bedlington Terrier Border Terrier Malamute Shepherd Dog Mountain Dog Terrier Terrier Staffordshire Terrier

Boerboel Boxer Bullmastiff Cane Corso Chinook Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Fox Terrier Glen of Imaal Terrier (Smooth) Terrier

Doberman Dogue de German Giant Great Dane Irish Terrier Kerry Blue Lakeland Terrier Manchester Miniature Bull Miniature Pinscher Bordeaux Pinscher Schnauzer Terrier Terrier Terrier Schnauzer

Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Komondor Leonberger Kuvasz Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Parson Russell Rat Terrier Russell Terrier Scottish Terrier Mountain Dog Terrier

Mastiff Neapolitan Newfoundland Portuguese Rottweiler Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Soft Coated Staffordshire Welsh Terrier West Highland Mastiff Water Dog Wheaten Terrier Bull Terrier White Terrier

Saint Bernard Samoyed Siberian Husky Standard Tibetan Mastiff Wire Fox Terrier Schnauzer

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Affenpinscher Brussels Griffon Cavalier King Chihuahua Chinese Crested American Eskimo Bichon Frise Boston Terrier Bulldog Chinese Charles Spaniel Dog Shar-Pei

English Toy Havanese Italian Greyhound Japanese Chin Maltese Chow Chow Coton de Tulear Dalmatian Finnish Spitz French Bulldog Spaniel

Manchester Miniature Papillon Pekingese Pomeranian Keeshond Lhasa Apso Löwchen Norwegian Poodle Terrier (Toy) Pinscher Lundehund (Miniature)

Poodle (Toy) Pug Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Schipperke Poodle (Standard) Shiba Inu Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier Xoloitzcuintli

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Australian Australian Bearded Collie Beauceron Belgian Cattle Dog Shepherd Malinois

Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Bergamasco Berger Picard Border Collie

Bouvier des Briard Canaan Dog Cardigan Welsh Collie (Rough) Flandres Corgi

Collie (Smooth) Entlebucher Finnish German Shepherd Icelandic Mountain Dog Lapphund Dog Sheepdog

Miniature American Norwegian Old English Pembroke Welsh Polish Lowland Shepherd Buhund Sheepdog Corgi Sheepdog

Puli Pyrenean Pumi Shetland Spanish Water Shepherd Sheepdog Dog

Swedish Vallhund

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