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NOTICE (American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire As a result of an Event Committee determi - Bull Terrier) nation the following individual stands sus - pended of AKC privileges. It should be noted NOTICE that this determination may still be appealed Ms. Rebecca Smith (Somers, CT) Action was and may be reversed. Upon expiration of the taken by the Worcester County Kennel Club appeal process, an appropriate notice describ - for conduct at its December 1, 2019 event. ing the status of the individual’s suspension, if Ms. Smith was charged with improper treat - any, will appear in this column: ment in connection with the event. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the Event Ms. Brittany Beach (Auburn, AL) Committee’s report and set the penalty as a Mr. Clifford Dupree (Oroville, CA) reprimand and $100 fine. (Borzoi, Poodle) Mr. Michael Rice (Galatia, IL) NOTICE NOTICE Mr. Dennis Witzke (Sherman, CT) Action Mr. Greg Hubbell (Belmont, CA) Action was was taken by the Manatee Kennel Club for taken by the Monterey Bay Hunting Retriever conduct at its January 19, 2020 event. Mr. Club for conduct at its February 16, 2020 Witzke was charged with inappropriate, abu - event. Mr. Hubbell was charged with inappro - sive, or foul language. The Staff Event priate, abusive, or foul language directed per - Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s sonally to a judge. The Staff Event Committee report and set the penalty at a one-month reviewed the Event Committee’s report and event suspension and a $500 fine. (Multiple set the penalty at a two-month event suspen - Breeds) sion and a $100 fine. (Labrador Retriever) NOTICE NOTICE The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Ms. StarLee Rownd (Bay Point, CA) Action Committee has suspended Ms. Linda Johns was taken by the Silver Bay Kennel Club of San (Wellington, NV) from registration privileges Diego for conduct at its February 22, 2020 for one year and imposed a $1,000 fine, effec - event. Ms. Rownd was charged with inappro - tive April 15, 2020, for the submission of an priate, abusive or foul language. The Staff online registration of a litter on behalf of the Event Committee reviewed the Event co-owner without written permission. Committee’s report and set the penalty at a (Chihuahuas) one-month event suspension and a $500 fine.

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NOTICE Kennel Club as the date of the show; The AKC’s Management Disciplinary • Owned or co-owned by any of the breeders of Committee has suspended Ms. Tiffany record as of the date of the show. Wiseman (Bloomfield, KY & Clarksville, IN) The person handling the dog in this class from all AKC privileges for five-years and must be a breeder of record and an owner of imposed a $1,000 fine, effective April 15, 2020, record of this dog. In any subsequent classes for refusal to make her dogs and records avail - for which a dog from the Bred-by-Exhibitor able for inspection when requested. (Great Puppy class becomes eligible, there are no Danes) restrictions as to who may handle. Clubs may at their option, further divide the Bred by- PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING Exhibitor Puppy class into two age groups con - TO DOG SHOWS sisting of six months of age and under nine CHAPTER 3, Section 8-A – Dog Show months, and nine months of age but under Classifications twelve months. The AKC Board has endorsed the following amendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 8-A, of PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING the Rules Applying to Dog Shows , initiated by a TO DOG SHOWS member of the Board of Directors and pre - CHAPTER 3, Section 3 – Dog Show sented by Staff to the Board based their Classifications request. The AKC Board has endorsed the following This was to be voted on at the June 9, 2020 amendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 3, of the Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled. Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed by the All business that was to be conducted at the Board of Directors. June 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forward This amendment was inadvertently omitted to the next Delegate Meeting. from the March 2020 Delegate Meeting and CHAPTER 3 was to be read at the June 2020 Meeting, which SECTION 8-A. Clubs, at their option, may has been cancelled. All business that was to be offer the Bred-by-Exhibitor Puppy Class, which conducted at the June 2020 Delegate Meeting shall be for dogs that are: will move forward to the next Delegate • Six months of age and over, but under twelve Meeting. months as of the first day of the show: CHAPTER 3 • Not champions on the date of closing of SECTION 3. The regular classes of The entries for the show; American Kennel Club shall be as follows: • Individually registered with The American Puppy (may be divided 6-9 & 9-12 months)

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Twelve–to–Eighteen Month (may be divided American bred or Open Classes. There shall be 12-15 & 15-18 months) no entry fee for competition in the Winners Novice Class. Amateur-Owner-Handler After the Winners prize has been awarded in Bred-by-Exhibitor Puppy (may be divided 6-9 & one of the sex divisions, the second prize win - 9-12 months) ning dog, if undefeated except by the dog Bred-by-Exhibitor awarded Winners, shall compete with the other American-Bred eligible dogs for Reserve Winners. No eligible Open dog may be withheld from competition. Winners Winners Class shall be allowed only at shows These classes shall be divided by sex. where American-bred and Open Classes shall The balance of this section is unchanged. be given. All other regular classes are optional. A member club holding a show with restricted PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING entries may include Winners Classes, provided TO DOG SHOWS the necessary regular classes are included in CHAPTER 3, Section 11 – Dog Show the classification. Classifications The AKC Board has endorsed the follow ing PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING amendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 11, of the TO DOG SHOWS Rules Applying to Dog Shows , proposed by the CHAPTER 11, Section 9 – Dog Show Entries, Board of Directors. This was to be voted on at Conditions of Dogs Affecting Eligibility the June 9, 2020 Delegates Meeting, which has The AKC Board has endorsed the following been cancelled. All business that was to be con - amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 9 , of the ducted at the June 2020 Delegate Meeting will Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed by the move forward to the next Delegate Meeting. Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. This was CHAPTER 3 to be voted on at the June 9, 2020 Delegates SECTION 11. The Winners Class shall be Meeting, which has been cancelled. All busi - divided by sex and each division shall be open ness that was to be conducted at the June 2020 only to undefeated dogs of the same sex which Delegate Meeting will move forward to the have won first prizes in either the Puppy (may next Delegate Meeting. be divided by age) , Twelve-to-Eighteen Month CHAPTER 11 (may be divided by age) , Novice, Amateur- SECTION 9. No dog with a communicable dis - Owner-Handler, Bred-by-Exhibitor Puppy (may ease shall be on the show grounds or premises. be divided by age) , Bred-by-Exhibitor, Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian’s

AKC GAZETTE 4 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES recommendations to ensure that their dogs are standard or the conditions of that class, such free of internal and external parasites, any exhibitor may, before every dog has been indi - communicable disease, and have appropriate vidually examined and individually gaited, vaccinations. request that the judge measure the dog and the judge shall comply provided the dog has not PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING been previously measured during any competi - TO DOG SHOWS tion at that show, excluding sweepstakes, futuri - CHAPTER 14, Section 3 – Measuring, ties, and other special attractions. Weighing and Color Determinations When If the judge finds that the dog’s height is within Factors of Disqualification in Breed Standards the breed standard or the conditions of the or Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Class class, s/he shall mark and initial the judge’s or Division of a Class Cancellation of Awards book “Measured in.” If the judge finds that the The AKC Board has endorsed the following dog’s height is outside the allowable limits of amendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 3, of the the breed standard, s/he shall disqualify the dog Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed by the and mark and initial the judge’s book Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. This was “Measured out - disqualified.” to be voted on at the June 9, 2020 Delegates A dog that has thus been disqualified by three Meeting, which has been cancelled. All busi - different judges may not again be shown. ness that was to be conducted at the June 2020 If the judge finds that the dog’s height is not in Delegate Meeting will move forward to the accordance with the conditions of the class, next Delegate Meeting. s/he shall mark and initial the judge’s book CHAPTER 14 “Measured out - ineligible.” A dog thus declared SECTION 3. In those breeds where certain ineligible for its class shall be considered heights are specified in the breed standard as entered incorrectly and cannot be transferred disqualifications, or in any class specifying to any other class at that show. A dog thus found height limits , the judge has the authority to ineligible by three different judges may not determine whether any dog measures within again be shown in that class. In subsequent those limits, provided the dog has not been pre - shows, this dog may be entered in another class viously measured during any competition at that for which the dog meets the height limit or show, excluding sweepstakes, futurities, and transferred to an eligible Open Class per other special attractions. Chapter 11, Section 6. If, in the opinion of a competing exhibitor in In all cases, the judge shall use a wicket that the ring, the height of a dog i n that ring meets American Kennel Club requirements. appears to be outside the limits of the breed

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING been previously weighed during any competi - TO DOG SHOWS tion at that show, excluding sweepstakes, futuri - CHAPTER 14, Section 4 – Measuring, ties and other special attractions. Weighing and Color Determinations When If the judge finds that the dog’s weight is Factors of Disqualification in Breed Standards within the breed standard or the conditions of or Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Class the class, s/he shall mark and initial the or Division of a Class Cancellation of Awards judge’s book “Weighed in.” If the judge finds The AKC Board has endorsed the following that the dog’s weight is outside the allowable amendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 4, of the limits of the breed standard, s/he shall disqual - Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed by the ify the dog and mark and initial the judge’s Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. This was book “Weighed out - disqualified.” to be voted on at the June 9, 2020 Delegates A dog that has thus been disqualified by three Meeting, which has been cancelled. All busi - different judges may not again be shown. ness that was to be conducted at the June 2020 If the judge finds that the dog’s weight is not in Delegate Meeting will move forward to the accordance with the conditions of the class, next Delegate Meeting. s/he shall mark and initial the judge’s book, CHAPTER 14 "Weighed out - ineligible.” A dog thus declared SECTION 4. In those breeds where certain ineligible for its class or division shall be con - weights are specified in the breed standard as sidered entered incorrectly and cannot be disqualifications, or in any class specifying transferred to any other class at that show. A weight limits , the judge has the authority to dog thus found ineligible by three different determine whether any dog weighs within judges may not again be shown in that class. In those limits, provided the dog has not been subsequent shows, this dog may be entered in previously weighed during any competition at another class for which the dog meets the that show, excluding sweepstakes, futurities weight limit or transferred to an eligible Open and other special attractions. Class per Chapter 11, Section 6. If, in the opinion of a competing exhibitor in In all cases, the judge shall use a scale that the ring, the weight of a dog in that ring meets AKC requirements including a platform appears to be outside the limits of the breed of sufficient size as determined by the standard or the conditions of that class, such American Kennel Club to safely accommodate exhibitor may, before every dog has been indi - all applicable breeds. vidually examined and individually gaited, request that the judge weigh the dog, and the judge shall comply provided the dog has not

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING color(s) pattern or markings do not meet the TO DOG SHOWS requirements of the class or division of a class CHAPTER 14, Section 6 – Measuring, in which the dog is competing, the judge shall Weighing and Color Determinations When declare the dog ineligible to compete in that Factors of Disqualification in Breed Standards class or division of class, and, s/he shall mark or Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Class and initial the judge's book, "Ineligible - Color or Division of a Class Cancellation of Awards (or Pattern or Markings)” . The AKC Board has endorsed the following If, in the opinion of any competing exhibitor amendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 6, of the then in the ring, the color(s), pattern or mark - Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed by the ings of a dog in the ring are disqualifications Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. This was under the breed standard or do not meet the to be voted on at the June 9, 2020 Delegates requirements of the class or division of a class , Meeting, which has been cancelled. All busi - such exhibitor may, before every dog in the ness that was to be conducted at the June 2020 ring has been individually examined and indi - Delegate Meeting will move forward to the vidually gaited, request that the judge render next Delegate Meeting. an opinion of the dog’s color(s), pattern or CHAPTER 14 markings, and the judge shall comply provided SECTION 6. In those breeds where certain that such determination has not been previ - color(s), pattern or markings are specified in ously made during competition at that show. If the breed standard as disqualifications, or in the judge finds that the dog's color(s), pattern any class or division of a class where certain or markings are disqualifications under the color(s), pattern or markings are required, the breed standard, the judge shall disqualify the judge shall determine if a dog is to be disquali - dog and mark and initial the judge's book fied or declared to be ineligible for the class "Disqualified - Color (or Pattern or Markings)". provided that such determination has not been A dog that has thus been disqualified by three previously made during competition at that different judges may not again be shown. show, excluding sweepstakes, futurities, and If the judge finds that the color(s), pattern or other special attractions. markings of the dog do not meet the require - If, in the opinion of the judge, the dog’s ments of the class or division specified by the color(s), pattern or markings require disquali - breed standard, s/he shall mark and initial the fication, the judge shall disqualify the dog, and judge's book, "Ineligible - Color (or Pattern or mark and initial the judge's book "Disqualified Markings)” . - Color (or Pattern or Markings)”. Any dog thus declared ineligible for its class If, in the opinion of the judge, the dog’s shall be considered entered incorrectly and

AKC GAZETTE 7 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES cannot be transferred to any other class or divi - division of a class shall be considered to have sion at that show. In subsequent shows, this been incorrectly entered and cannot be trans - dog may be entered in another class for which ferred to any other class or division at that the dog meets the requirements or transferred show. In subsequent shows, this dog may be to an eligible Open Class per Chapter 11, entered in or transferred to another class for Section 6. which the dog meets the requirements or transferred to an eligible Open Class per PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING Chapter 11, Section 6. TO DOG SHOWS CHAPTER 14, Section 6-A – Measuring, PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULES APPLYING Weighing and Color Determinations When TO DOG SHOWS Factors of Disqualification in Breed Standards CHAPTER 15, Section 2 – Protests Against or Eligibility Under the Conditions of a Class Dogs or Division of a Class Cancellation of Awards The AKC Board has endorsed the following The AKC Board has endorsed the following amendment to CHAPTER 15, Section 2, of the amendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 6-A, of Rules Applying to Dog Shows , proposed by the the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, proposed by Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. This was the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee. This to be voted on at the June 9, 2020 Delegates was to be voted on at the June 9, 2020 Meeting, which has been cancelled. All busi - Delegates Meeting, which has been cancelled. ness that was to be conducted at the June 2020 All business that was to be conducted at the Delegate Meeting will move forward to the June 2020 Delegate Meeting will move forward next Delegate Meeting. to the next Delegate Meeting. CHAPTER 15 CHAPTER 14 SECTION 2. Any person who is handling a SECTION 6-A. In those breeds where certain competing dog in the ring in any conforma - physical traits (ear carriage, coat length, etc.) tion competition may verbally protest to the are specified as a condition of a class or a divi - judge before every dog in the class has been sion of a class, the judge has the authority to individually examined and individually gaited, make a determination as to whether a dog alleging that a dog being shown in the compe - meets those requirements. If the judge finds tition has a condition which makes it ineligible that the dog does not meet the requirements to compete under Chapter 11, Section 8, or of the class, s/he shall mark and initial the Chapter 11, Section 8-C, of these rules or a judge's book, "Excused, ineligible for class." condition requiring disqualification under the Any dog thus declared ineligible for a class or standard for the breed; except that a verbal

AKC GAZETTE 8 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES protest alleging that the height or weight or Grave, gentle and intelligent. Eyes – Almond in natural color and markings of a dog requiring shape, open and of medium size; set moder - its disqualification under the breed standard or ately wide and deep. Color: dark hazel to dark a determination of its ineligibility under the brown. The lids are tight and show no haw; conditions of its class must be made under rims comparable to nose in color. Ears – Chapter 14, Sections 3, 4, 6 or 6-A. Moderately long (reaching the end of the muz - The balance of this section is unchanged. zle) and wide. Set on slightly below eye level: pendulous, hanging close to the head; rolled OFFICIAL STANDARD OF THE FIELD SPANIEL and well feathered. Leather is moderately General Appearance: The Field Spaniel is a heavy, supple, and rounded at the tip. Skull – combination of beauty and utility. It is a well The crown is slightly wider at the back than at balanced, substantial hunter-companion of the brow and lightly arched laterally; sides and medium size, built for activity and endurance cheeks are straight and clean. The occiput is in a heavy cover and water. It has a noble car - distinct and rounded. Brows are slightly raised. riage; a proud but docile attitude; is sound and The stop is moderate, but well defined by the free moving. Symmetry, gait, attitude and pur - brows. The face is chiseled beneath the eyes. pose are more important than any one part. Muzzle – Strong, long and lean, neither snipy nor squarely cut. The nasal bone is straight and Size, Proportion, Substance: Balance between slightly divergent from parallel, sloping down - these three components is essential. Size – Ideal ward toward the nose from the plane of the height for mature adults at the withers is 18 top skull. In profile, the lower plane curves inches for dogs and 17 inches for bitches. A gradually from the nose to the throat. Jaws are one inch deviation either way is acceptable. level. Nose-Large, flesh and well developed Proportion – A well balanced dog, somewhat with open nostrils. Set on as an extension of longer than tall. The ratio of length to height the muzzle. Color: solid: light to dark brown or is approximately 7:6. (Length is measured on a black as befits the color of the coat. Lips-Close level from the foremost point of the shoulder fitting, clean, and sufficiently deep to cover the to the rearmost point of the buttocks.) lower jaw without being pendulous. Bite – Substance – Solidly built, with moderate bone, Scissors or level, with complete dentition. and firm smooth muscles. Scissors preferred.

Head: Conveys the impression of high breed - Neck, Topline, Body: Neck – Long, strong, ing, character and nobility, and must be in pro - muscular, slightly arched, clean, and well set portion to the size of the dog. Expression – into shoulders. Topline – The neck slopes

AKC GAZETTE 9 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES smoothly into the withers; the back is level, well Coat: Single; moderately long; flat or slightly muscled, firm and strong; the croup is short wavy; silky; and glossy; dense and water repel - and gently rounded. Body – The prosternum is lent. Moderate setter-like feathering adorns prominent and well fleshed. The depth of the chest, underbody, backs of the legs, but - chest is roughly equal to the length of the front tocks, and may also be present on the second leg from elbow to ground. The rib cage is long thigh and underside of the tail. Pasterns have and extending into a short loin. Ribs are oval, clean outlines to the ground. There is short, well sprung and curve gently into a firm loin. soft hair between the toes. Overabundance of Loin-Short, strong, and deep, with little or no coat, or cottony texture, impractical for field tuck up. Tail – Set on low, in line with the work should be penalized. Trimming is limited croup, just below the level of the back with a to that which enhances the natural appearance natural downward inclination. Docked tails of the dog. Amount of coat or absence of coat preferred, natural tails are allowed. The tail should not be faulted as much as structural whether docked or natural length should be in faults. balance with the overall dog. Color: Black, liver, golden liver or shades Forequarters: Shoulders blades are oblique thereof, in any intensity (dark or light); either and sloping. The upper arm is closed-set; self-colored or bi-colored. Bi-colored dogs must elbows are directly below the withers, and turn be roaned and/or ticked in white areas. Tan neither in nor out. Bone is flat. Forelegs are points are acceptable on the aforementioned straight and well boned to the feet. Pasterns colors and are the same as any normally tan are moderately sloping but strong. Dewclaws pointed breed. White is allowed on the throat, may be removed. Feet face forward and are chest, and/or brisket, and may be clear, ticked, large, rounded, and webbed, with strong, well or roaned on a self-color dog. The sable pat - arched relatively tight toes and thick pads. tern, a lighter undercoat with darker shading as tipping or dark overlay, with or without a Hindquarters: Strong and driving; stifles and mask present, is a disqualification. hocks only moderately bent. Hocks well let Disqualifications: The sable pattern, a lighter down; pasterns relatively short, strong and par - undercoat with darker shading as tipping or allel when viewed from the rear. Hips moder - dark overlay, with or without a mask present. ately broad and muscular; upper thigh broad and powerful; second thigh well muscled. Gait: The head is carried alertly, neither so Bone corresponds to that of the forelegs. No high nor so low as to impede motion or stride. dewclaws. There is good forward reach that begins in the

AKC GAZETTE 10 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES shoulder, coupled with strong drive from the the club membership. Any comments may be rear, giving the characteristic effortless, long, forwarded directly to: low majestic stride. When viewed from front and/or rear elbows and hocks move parallel. Mari-Beth O’Neill The legs move straight, with slight convergence VP Sport Services at increased speed. When moving, the tail is [email protected] carried inclined slightly downward or level with the back, and with a wagging motion. Tail car - General Appearance: A small, bright, and lively ried above the back is incorrect. Side move - dog that originated as a companion breed in ment is straight and clean, without energy wast - pre-Renaissance Europe where ladies of the ing motions. Overreaching and single tracking court groomed it in the likeness of a little lion. are incorrect. The Field Spaniel should be Breed characteristics are a compact, balanced shown at its own natural speed in an body; a relatively short, broad topskull and endurance trot, preferably on a loose lead, in muzzle; and a proud, lively gait that accentu - order to evaluate its movement. ates the lion cut with a long flowing mane. These quintessential features, combined with Temperament: Unusually docile, sensitive, fun- an outgoing and positive attitude, result in a loving, independent and intelligent, with a dog of great style. great affinity for human companionship. They may be somewhat reserved in initial meetings. Size, Proportion, Substance: Size – Ideally Any display of shyness, fear, or aggression is to mature dogs and bitches are between 11-13 be severely penalized. inches at the withers. Height may vary 1 inch above or below this ideal. Only where the com - Disqualifications: The sable pattern, a lighter parative superiority of a specimen outside this undercoat with darker shading as tipping or dark range clearly justifies it should greater latitude overlay, with or without a mask present. be taken. Absolute height at the withers should not take precedence over correct proportion Approved April 6, 2020 and substance. Proportion – The body is just off- Effective June 30, 2020 square when properly balanced. The distance from the prosternum to the point of buttocks PROPOSED LÖWCHEN STANDARD FOR COMMENT: is slightly greater than the distance from the In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed withers to the ground in an 11 to 10 ratio. The Standard Revisions this is being published to distance from the ground to the elbow is receive any comments prior to the balloting of slightly greater than the distance from the

AKC GAZETTE 11 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES elbow to the withers. The Löwchen should level from withers to tailset. The body is slightly never be low stationed. Substance – The mature off-square when properly balanced. The loin is Löwchen is sturdily built with strong bone and short and strong. The ribs are well sprung. The muscular hindquarters, but never coarse. brisket is moderate in width and extends approximately to the elbows. The underline Head: The head is a hallmark breed character - has a slight tuck-up at the loin. The tail is set istic. The expression is bright, alert, and lively. high and carried in a well-arched cup-handle The eyes are set well into the skull, round in fashion with the plume touching the back shape, large, set well apart, and forward look - when the dog is moving. A dropped tail while ing. Eyes are dark brown in color; lighter col - standing is not to be penalized. ored dogs may have lighter brown eyes but darker eyes are preferred. The ears are pen - Forequarters: The shoulders are strong and dant, moderate in length, well fringed, and set well laid back with smooth musculature. The on slightly above the level of the eye. The back - upper arm is of equal length to the shoulder skull is broad and relatively flat from ear to ear blade and the two meet in a near 90 degree on an adult. The stop is moderately well angle. The elbows are held close to the body. defined. The length from nose to base of stop Forearms are of good length and the distance is two-thirds of the length from base of stop to from the withers to the elbow is slightly less occiput. The muzzle is well filled and relatively than the distance from the elbow to the broad with moderate depth of underjaw result - ground. From the front the legs are perfectly ing in a slightly rounded finish to the muzzle. parallel from the elbows to the feet. The bone The jaw is wide enough to accommodate all is more round than oval and of medium size incisors in a straight row. Coloration of pig - with only a slight decrease in size at the ment is in accordance with coat color. Nose pasterns. The pasterns are short, parallel from and eye rims are completely pigmented. The the front, and very slightly bent when viewed lips are tight with color the same as the nose. A from the side. The forefeet point straight scissor bite is ideal with large and well spaced ahead and are tight and well arched with deep teeth , and a full complement of incisors is pre - pads, and the two center toes are slightly in ferred. advance of the two outer toes. Dewclaws may be removed. The nails are relatively short. Neck, Topline, Body: The neck is of good length with a slight arch, fitting smoothly into Hindquarters: The pelvic bone projects the shoulders and topline. The head is carried beyond the set of the tail and is at an approxi - high when the dog is moving. The topline is mate 30 degree angle from a perfectly horizon -

AKC GAZETTE 12 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES tal line. The upper and lower thighs are well Color: All colors and color combinations are muscled and of approximately equal length acceptable with no preference given to any. with medium bone. The stifles are well bent. The hocks are well let down and perpendicular Gait: Movement at a trot is effortless with good to the ground from any angle. The hindfeet reach in front and full extension in the rear. point straight ahead, are slightly smaller than From the front the forelegs move in almost the forefeet, and are well arched with deep parallel lines converging slightly as the speed pads. increases. From the rear the legs move in almost parallel lines and in the same line of Coat: The Löwchen must be shown in the tra - motion as the forelegs, converging slightly as ditional Lion Clip. The unclipped areas of the the speed increases. From the side movement coat are long, rather dense and moderately soft is efficient and ground covering. The forelegs in texture. The unique Löwchen coat consists reach well out in front and the rear legs come of hairs of varying diameters with a more well under the body and extend behind to noticeable collection of denser hair around the maximize propulsion. The body remains nearly neck and withers. The coat may fall to either square in outline and the topline is held firm side but must never be artificially parted. It has and level, with the tail being carried curved a slightly to moderately wavy appearance. Wiry, over the back and the head held above the woolly, curly, and flat coat textures are not cor - level of the back. rect and are to be penalized to the degree of severity. Puppies typically have a softer coat. Temperament: The Löwchen is alert, intelli - Lion Clip: the coat is clipped from the last rib gent, and affectionate with the overall qualities back to and including the hindquarters; the of a loving companion dog. It has a lively, outgo - hindquarters to the hock joints; the front legs ing, and inquisitive personality. from the elbows to a point on the legs which is equal to the same distance from the ground to Disqualifications: Any cut/trim/pattern other the hock joints leaving cuffs of hair on all four than what is listed in this standard. legs; the tail from the base to approximately one-half way to the tip leaving a plume at the Fault: The forgoing description is that of the end of the tail; and the feet are entirely ideal Lowchen. Any deviation from the above clipped. The unclipped areas must appear nat - described dog must be penalized to the extent ural and untrimmed. No other trimming or of the deviation. sculpting of the coat is warranted and is to be severely penalized as to preclude placement.

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CONFORMATION JUDGES NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS Letters concerning judges and provisional Ms. Cheryl Burns (103979) PA judges should be addressed to the Judging Op - (610) 223-6849 erations Department at PO Box 900062, [email protected] Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning Akitas Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST Ms. Sheryl A. Cammarata (108245) CO applicants should be addressed to the Com - (970) 231-4554 panion Events Department in North Carolina. [email protected] Golden Retrievers, JS The American Kennel Club will, at the re - Mr. Jack DeGidio (108291) NV quest of a judge or judge applicant, provide (702) 769-0894 that individual with copies of letters received [email protected] regarding their judging qualifications. As a re - Bull Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers sult, it should be understood that any such Mrs. Carol Lynn Johnson (108277) MI correspondence will be made available, upon (616) 490-5227 request, to the judge or judge applicant. [email protected] Labrador Retrievers, JS-Limited It is the responsibility of all Conformation Ms. Ann O’Mara (105561) GA and Junior Showmanship judges to notify the (770) 363-8628 Judging Operations Department of any [email protected] changes or corrections to their address, Rhodesian Ridgebacks phone, fax or emails. These changes are very Ms. Fay G. Rogstad (108279) WI important because they affect your judges’ (715) 896-3148 record, the web site and the Judges Directory. [email protected] Please notify Judging Operations by email at Great Danes [email protected] . Ms. Dani Rosenberry (104224) PA (814) 943-3511 APPLICANTS [email protected] The following persons applications have English Springer Spaniels, Affenpinschers, been submitted for the breed(s) specified but JS they are NOT eligible to accept assignments.

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ADDITIONAL BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS Mr. Gary Dunlop (7280) OR Mrs. Bernadette F. Biasi (5655) PA (503) 634-2663 (610) 825-1362 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Working Group (Dogo Argenti - Bouvier des Flandres nos, Komondors, Kuvaszok, Neapolitan Mas - Mrs. Denise A. Borton (91682) MI tiffs, Standard Schnauzers) (269) 375-0059 Ms. Cheri Hollenback (71029) ID [email protected] (509) 993-4504 Akitas, Anatolian Shepherds, Black Russian [email protected] Terriers, Boxers, Greater Swiss Mountian Finnish Spitz Dogs Ms. Karen Hynek (35536) MO Ms. Carol S. Brown (31144) NC (636) 219-6991 (717) 507-3230 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Sporting Group (Barbets, Lagotti American Hairless Terriers, Toy Fox Terri - Romagnoli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, ers, Chow Chows, Briards Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly Coated Re - Mr. Todd Clyde (52861) DE trievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriev - (302) 542-3416 ers, Clumber Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, [email protected] Sussex Spaniels) Brussels Griffons, Cavalier King Charles Mr. Richard Todd Jackson (94771) MD Spaniels, English Toy Spaniels, Poodles, (202) 491-5513 Pugs, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers, French Bull - [email protected] dogs Sussex Spaniels, Bloodhounds, Scottish Mr. Lloyd Constantine-Amodei (95053) FL Deerhounds, Bull Terriers, Pugs (215) 570-6674 Mrs. Pat M. Jenkins (99451) UT [email protected] (435) 770-0334 Miniature Bull Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, [email protected] Sealyham Terriers, Skye Terriers Anatolian Shepherds, Giant Schnauzers, Ms. Denise Dean (7044) AZ Leonbergers, Newfoundlands, Rottweilers (928) 635-2931 Ms. Victoria M. Jordan (7084) FL [email protected] (614) 395-3641 Chinese Cresteds, Chihuahuas, Pomerani - [email protected] ans, Pugs Balance of Non-Sporting Group (Chinese Shar Pei, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, Tibetan

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Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers) Ms. Deirdre Petrie (63937) PA Mrs. Nancy Lovelady (97313) CA (610) 763-8976 [email protected] [email protected] Whippets, Ceksy Terriers, Glen of Imaal Ter - Beagles, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bluet - riers, Lakeland Terriers, Manchester Terri - ick Coonhounds, Grand Bassets Griffons ers, Sealyham Terriers Vendeens, Redbone Coonhounds, Treeing Ms. Christie Martinez (22596) WA Walker Coonhounds, English Toy Spaniels (503) 477-0801 Mr. Adrian Quesada (96331) CA [email protected] (951) 751-4109 Balance of Hound Group (American English [email protected] Coonhounds, American Foxhounds, Aza - Basset Hounds, Whippets, Boston Terriers, wakhs, English Foxhounds, Portuguese Po - Chinese Shar Pei, Dalmatians, Poodles, dengo Pequenos, Sloughis) Shiba Inu Ms. Ann C. Meyer (81890) FL Mrs. Michelle Quesada (96333) CA (239) 848-6255 (310) 629-5478 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Hound Group (American English Basset Hounds, Chinese Shar Pei, Lowchens, Coonhounds, Borzois, English Foxhounds, Poodles, Shiba Inu Norwegian Elkhounds), Dalmatians Dr. Valeria Rickard (92450) VA Mrs. Shalisa Neely (98547) CA (703) 919-8753 (707)834-3672 [email protected] [email protected] Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Italian Grey - Azawakhs, Ibizan Hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, hounds, Miniature Pinschers, Pomeranians, Salukis, Sloughis Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers Mr. David J. Peat (6909) AZ Ms. Robin K. Riel (7006) WA (480) 473-4776 (509) 952-9563 [email protected] [email protected] Alaskan Malamutes, Cane Corsos, Great Shetland Sheepdogs Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Ms. Lily Russell (74429) IA Mr. Tim Peterson (92446) MN (319) 795-3305 (612) 396-3466 [email protected] [email protected] Australian Cattle Dogs, Beaucerons, Finnish Bernese Mountain Dogs, Dogues de Bor - Lapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Norwe - deaux, Newfoundlands gian Buhunds, Swedish Vallhunds

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Ms. Rhonda Silveira (100061) OR on a Permit basis for the designated breeds in (503) 428-2021 accordance with the current judging approval [email protected] process. They may now accept assignments and Briards, Collies, Finnish Lapphunds, the fancy may still offer comments to Judging Swedish Vallhunds Operations. Ms. Marilyn Van Vleit (67040) OR (503) 580-0706 NEW BREED PERMIT JUDGES [email protected] Mrs. Sherry Deeds (108018) MO Dachshunds [email protected] Ms. Claire Wisch-Abraham (100709) VA Shetland Sheepdogs (443) 822-0982 Mr. Rick Fowler (105295) TX [email protected] (214) 914-9335 Irish Setters, Vizslas [email protected] Mrs. Leigh Ann Yandle (82616) GA Scottish Terriers (704) 904-8129 Mr. John J. Frisby (102043) NJ [email protected] (862) 268-6733 Ibizan Hounds, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, [email protected] Berger Picards, Border Collies, Bouvier des Irish Setters Flandres, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Miniature Mrs. Marcia E. Galiga (108021) TX American Shepherds (817) 269-1677 [email protected] JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTS Boston Terriers Ms. Marlene Groves (108243) CO (303) 621-1111 ADDITIONAL BREED PERMIT JUDGES [email protected] Ms. Vicki E. Allenbrand (91374) KS Mrs. Carol Pyrkosz (96273) TN (678) 429-4609 (352) 300-2711 [email protected] [email protected] Border Collies, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Col- Ms. Rachel A. Wilson (108289) RI lies, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs (401) 339-8866 Dr. Albert P. Bianchi (5459) VA [email protected] (757) 672-4868 [email protected] PERMIT JUDGES Brussels Griffons, English Toy Spaniels, The following persons have been approved Japanese Chins, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, York-

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shire Terriers trievers, English Setters, Vizslas *Permit status approval for Balance of Toy Group Dr. Joan Eversole (97105) NH (Toy Fox Terriers) pending a satisfactory comple - (603) 254-5960 tion of required measurement and/or weighing [email protected] test. Finnish Spitz, Norwegian Lundehunds Ms. Sandy Bingham-Porter (94107) IL Ms. Marie Ann Falconer (51642) TN (217) 345-7571 (413) 433-6474 [email protected] [email protected] Bichons Frises, Boston Terriers, Chinese German Shorthaired Pointers, Golden Shar-Pei, Lowchen, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, Retrievers, Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers English Springer Spaniels, Otterhounds, Mrs. Terry Dennison (47424) AK Whippets, Airedale Terriers, Irish Terriers (907) 373-7376 Ms. Denise Flaim (100561) NY [email protected] (516) 509-5214 Grand Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Siberian [email protected] Huskies, American Eskimo Dogs, German Balance of Hound Group (American English Shepherd Dogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis Coonhounds, American Foxhounds, Black Ms. Helen Dorrance (19022) TX and Tan Coonhounds, Bluetick Coon - (512) 964-3294 hounds, English Foxhounds, Grand Bassets [email protected] Griffons Vendeens, Harriers, Petits Bassets Chinese Shar-Pei, Finnish Spitz, Schip - Griffons Vendeens, Plott Hounds, Redbone perkes, Xoloitzcuintli Coonhounds, Treeing Walker Coonhounds), Mrs. Edy Dykstra-Blum (20342) FL Dogo Argentinos (352) 465-7142 Mr. Nicholas Frost (6726) NC [email protected] (828) 691-3175 Balance of Terrier Group (Australian Terri - [email protected] ers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Manchester Barbets, German Shorthaired Pointers, Chesa - Terriers, Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers, Sealy - peake Bay Retrievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, ham Terriers, West Highland White Terri - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Irish ers) Water Spaniels, Spinoni Italiani, Wirehaired Mr. Ted W. Eubank (53715) TX Pointing Griffons (214) 649-1104 *Permit status approval for Balance of Sporting [email protected] Group (Brittanys, Lagotti Romagnoli, Ne - German Wirehaired Pointers, Labrador Re - drelandse Kooikerhondjes) pending satisfactory

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completion of required measurement and/or Miss Diane K. Ondo (95991) PA weighing test. (610) 970-9122 Mr. Ronald Hoh (97979) CA [email protected] (916) 481-7108 Australian Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, [email protected] Miniature Bull Terriers, Soft Coated Glen of Imaal Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Wheaten Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers Scottish Terriers, Welsh Terriers Mr. Jay Richardson (6896) IL Ms. Cindy Huggins (92440) CA (847) 420-3700 (805) 331-3723 [email protected] [email protected] Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows Shih Tzu *Permit status approval for Boston Terriers, Mrs. Penelope C. Inan (25622) CA French Bulldogs pending satisfactory completion (661) 274-0358 of required measurement and/or weighing test. [email protected] Ms. Barbara Scherer (58838) IL Harriers, Affenpinschers, Manchester Terri - (630) 388-8290 ers, Bulldogs, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen, Schip - [email protected] perkes Basenjis, Basset Hounds, Greyhounds, Dr. M. Patricia Joyce (101483) GA Sloughis (770) 938-7032 Mrs. Keiko Shimizu (101335) CA [email protected] (949) 537-6217 Airedale Terriers, Australian Terriers, Bor - [email protected] der Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Welsh Borzois, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese Terriers, West Highland White Terriers, Mr. Masaki Shimizu (100795) CA Chow Chows (310) 819-5309 Mr. Richard LeBeau (90760) PA [email protected] (412) 952-7425 Brittanys, English Setters, Irish Setters, Irish [email protected] Red and White Setters Balance of Toy Group (Maltese, Miniature Mrs. Diana L. Skibinski (7258) IN Pinschers, Shih Tzu, Toy Fox Terriers) (219) 776-8746 Ms. Kathryn Leonhardt (23180) FL [email protected] (301) 221-3137 English Toy Spaniels, Maltese, Manchester [email protected] Terriers, Silky Terriers Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, English Setters, Mr. Karl M. Stearns (101597) PA Weimaraners (570) 595-3097

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[email protected] REGISTERED HANDLERS Airedale Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Welsh Letters concerning registered handers and Terriers handler applicants should be addressed to Ms. Jan A. Sutherland (97231) CA the Handlers Department at 8051 Arco Cor - (213) 819-6218 porate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617. [email protected] The American Kennel Club will at the re - German Shorthaired Pointers, German quest of a registered handler applicant, pro - Wirehaired Pointers, Flat Coated Retrievers, vide that individual with copies of letters Gordon Setters, Field Spaniels received regarding their handling qualifica - tions. As a result, it should be understood JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP PERMIT JUDGE that any such correspondence will be made Ms. Pat Vanden Heuvel (108151) WI available upon request, to the registered han - (262) 483-1812 dler or handler applicant. [email protected] It is the responsibility of all registered han - JS dlers to notify the Handlers Department of any changes or corrections to their address, BEST IN SHOW phone, fax or emails. These changes are The following person, having successfully very important because they affect your han - completed the required Group Assignments in dlers record, the Web site and the Handlers the first Variety Group for which they were ap - Directory. Please notify the Handlers De - proved , have been added to the list of judges partment at (919) 816 - 3884 or Email eligible for approval to judge Best In Show. [email protected] Mrs. Gayle Denman (7289) UT (801) 824-8295 NEW REGISTERED HANDLER APPLICANTS [email protected] The following persons have submitted an ap - plication for the Registered Handler Program. EMERITUS CONFORMATION JUDGE Ms. Elizabeth M. Barrett Mrs. Jerrilin Lois Naylor 3844 Laurens Lane Snellville, GA 30039 DECEASED JUDGES Mr. Celso Schneider Ms. Lin Jensen 322 W. Dowell Road Mr. Bruce Korson McHenry, IL 60051 Ms. Beverly C. Little Mr. Ronald N. Rella

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APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC REGISTERED XINGFU – Chinese Shar-Pei – Jeffrey D. NAME PREFIX Holton The following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix have been submitted to REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED The American Kennel Club. Letters in regard The following applications for a breed-specific to these applications should be addressed to Registered Name Prefix have been granted: Gina DiNardo, Executive Secretary: AVANT-GARDE – German Shepherd Dogs – AGRA – Australian Shepherds – Jenna M. David C. Malacon Crans BLACK POWDER – Black Russian Terriers – ARNAULT – Great Pyrenees – Linda M. Tessa M. Moore Whisenhunt BRIMSTONE – Irish Wolfhounds – Laurie F. BEGOLD- Golden Retrievers- Sandra Nord - Morris strom BROKEN-ARROW – Australian Shepherds – BELLE SHAIN – Labrador Retrievers & Spin - Penny L. Allen & Michael S. Allen oni Italiani – Frank L. Leatherbury CEDAR LANE- Bulldogs – James R. Armstrong CRESCENTMOON – Labrador Retrievers – CROTON PINES – Poodles – Rebecca A. Joe Ricupero Laing-Austin & Donald E. Austin ELEVE – Boxers – Bryce Bonet CUSHLA MCCREE – Irish Wolfhounds – Sh - ELOQUENT – Papillons – Wendy D. Queiros eryl A. England DVM FREEDOM PAWS – Golden Retrievers & Shet - DUBLINN – Labrador Retrievers – April F. Al - land Sheepdogs – Tera T. Jurrens lison KENTFIELD ANNUAL – Labrador Retrievers MOX MOX – Cavalier King Charles Spaniels – – Laurie M. Soloski Connie McCormmach MIBRE – BASENJIS – Michelle Smith-Barbour PA DALE – Shetland Sheepdogs – Patricia F. & Orestos Rios Gilbert NACHES RIVER – Labrador Retrievers – Bran - SET-A-PART – Basset Hounds – Darcy H. don D. Orser Chase ONTHEBALL – Australian Shepherds – Lene SKYTRY – Papillons – Joanne Glawson Whitt RONARA – Labrador Retrievers – Roni Lao TRIAD – Pembroke Welsh Corgis – Patty Gai - ley VANIER – Pekingese – Laurie L. Lindeman

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minutes were approved unanimously.

EXECUTIVE SESSION There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION at the beginning of the meeting to discuss sensitive business matters. It was reported that the fol - AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. lowing Executive Officers were re-elected: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dennis B. Sprung, President/Chief Executive AKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, Officer NY AND VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE APRIL 6, 2020 Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary The Board convened via Video Conference on Monday, April 6, 2020 at 11:05 a.m. Board Appointment of AKC PAC Member Following a motion by Ms. McAteer, seconded Mr. Sprung was present in the NY Office. All by Mr. Sweetwood the Board VOTED (unani - other Directors participated in the meeting by mously) to appoint Dr. Michael Knight to the telephone or video conference. Also present AKC PAC Board. in the NY Office was the Executive Secretary. Board Appointment of AKC CHF Member There was a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded by Ms. Biddle and the Board VOTED (unani - by Ms. McAteer the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to suspend the Board Policy on mously) to appoint Steven Hamblin to the Phone Participation established in 1996 which AKC Canine Health Foundation Board. prohibits Board members from voting if they are participating in the meeting by phone. PRESIDENTS REPORT The February 2020 Board minutes, copies of Mr. Sprung provided the Board with a report which had been provided to all Directors, on actions that Staff had taken in the last were reviewed. month in response to the COVID-19 pan - demic. The complete report is included as Upon a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded by Addendum A to these minutes. Ms. Biddle, the February 2020 Board meeting

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Legal Status Report Services participated in this portion of the The Board reviewed a legal status report on meeting via videoconference. Legal activities for the month of March 2020. Lowchen Proposed Breed Standard Revision FINANCE The Board reviewed proposed revisions to the Peter Rohslau, Controller, summarized AKC’s Lowchen breed standard, submitted by the unaudited financial results for the two months Lowchen Club of America (LCA). The cur - ended February 29, 2020. Revenue was down rent standard was approved May 11, 2010. $98 thousand, or 1% below budget, mainly Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded due to weakness in fees related to events and by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED (unani - sponsorships. This weakness was offset by mously) to approve the proposed revisions to strong results in registration and admission the Lowchen standard for publication for sales to the Meet the Breeds® event in NYC. comment in the Secretary’s page of the AKC Controllable expenses were down $433 thou - Gazette. sand, or 4% below budget, as a result of reduced payroll related costs (14 headcount Biewer Terrier Eligibility to Compete in Toy Group below budget) and a delay of some marketing The Board reviewed a petition submitted by related costs. These savings were partially off - the Biewer Terrier Club of America seeking set by increased spending to secure the Meet acceptance into the AKC Stud Book and for the Breeds® rental space. Non-controllable the Biewer to be eligible to compete in the expenses were down $185 thousand, or 8% Toy Group. below budget, as savings in depreciation were realized from reduced capital spending The Board of Directors, at the July 2018 Board since Q4 2019 along with other expense sav - Meeting, approved the Biewer as eligible to ings. Net Operating Income exceeded budget compete in the Miscellaneous Class effective by $520 thousand, mostly as a result of cost July 3, 2019. Per the approved policy, breeds savings identified above. These results were will remain in Miscellaneous Class one to prior to the effects of the pandemic. Other three years and be evaluated at the end of the non-operating losses were almost $5 million first year. with a majority of the loss coming from invest - ments. Following a motion by Mr. Smyth, seconded by Dr. Knight, the Board VOTED (unani - EXECUTIVE SECRETARY mously) to accept the Biewer Terrier into the Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport AKC Stud book effective January 1, 2021 with

AKC GAZETTE 23 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES eligibility to compete in the Toy Group. The Are medium sized and may be round or Board also approved the breed standard as the almond shaped with a crisp, clear counte - official AKC Standard for the breed. nance. Iris- as dark as possible. Ears- Are small, upright, V shaped, moderately wide set and Standard of the Biewer Terrier covered with hair except the tips being GENERAL APPEARANCE: The Biewer shaved. They are set to the back of the skull Terrier is an elegant, longhaired, uniquely col - and the base is level with the eyes. Skull- ored toy terrier with a breed signature pony - Slightly rounded. Stop- Moderate. Muzzle- tail. The coat parts down the middle, hanging One-third the length of the head. straight and evenly on both sides of the body Eye rims, Nose, and Lips- Completely black. as though a comb has been used to part it. Bite- Level or scissor bite. Teeth- Straight and The back is level, with height at shoulders even. Serious Fault- Incomplete pigment on being equal to height at the croup. Although the eye rims, nose, and lip; Ears not standing the outline of the dog gives the appearance of erect. Disqualification- Blue eye(s). a square, the body length is slightly longer than the overall height. The tail is set high and NECK, TOPLINE, BODY: Neck- Moderate in carried well arched over the body, covered length, free from throatiness. Topline- Level. with a long luxurious plume. The Biewer Body- length is slightly longer than the overall Terrier has a lighthearted whimsical, childlike height although square is acceptable. Chest- attitude. Although mischievous at times, they Comes to the elbows with a good width. Ribs- are obedient and make a loyal companion. Moderately sprung. Underline- Slightly tucked up. Back- Level topline. Loin- Well developed SIZE PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE: Size- and strong. Tail- Set high, when in movement Height at the shoulders is the same as the carried well arched over the body in a graceful height at the croup, measuring 7 to 11 inches, sickle curve, covered with a long luxurious with weight being 4 to 8 lbs. Proportion- plume. Plume lies to either side of the body. Length of body from prosternum to ischium is Length of tailbone must go to the stifles or longer than over all height, making the dog longer. When reposed, the tail may be off square although square is acceptable. relaxed. A kink in the tail is not to be faulted. Substance- Body is fine to medium boned with Serious Faults- Roach or rounded back; high a level top line. Serious Fault- Over 8 lbs. in the front or rear.

HEAD: Expression- Is more human than that FOREQUARTERS: Forelegs should be of a dog, being bright and intelligent. Eyes- straight, elbows neither in nor out.

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Angulation- Moderate. Shoulders are nicely rollovers. Feet are trimmed for a neat, clean laid back to allow for good reach and freedom appearance. Trim around anus. Head falls of movement. Elbows- set close to the body. that have been altered by teasing, curling, top - Legs- Straight when viewed from the front are knots, or roll overs shall be so severely penal - muscular and covered with hair. Pasterns- Up ized as to be eliminated from competition. and straight. Dewclaws- May be removed but not required. Feet- Round. Toes- Well arched COLOR: The Biewer Terrier is a uniquely col - covered with hair which may be trimmed not ored toy terrier. Head Coloring- Blue/Black, to impede movement or trimmed to show the Gold/Tan and White in good symmetry. Any shape of the foot. Pads- Black and/or flesh. combination of the following two colors, Nails- Black and/or white. (Blue/Black and Gold/ Tan); (Gold/ Tan and White) in good symmetry is acceptable. HINDQUARTERS: In balance with the fore - Body Coloring- Hair on back is blue/black quarters. Angulation- Rear to match front. and white. Amounts of each color are of per - Legs- Hind legs are straight when viewed from sonal preference with no dominating patterns. behind, muscular and covered with hair. Stifle- No amount of tan hair may be found on the Slightly bent when viewed from the side. back, belly, chest, legs or feet. A small amount Hocks- Straight when viewed from behind, of tan hair may be found around the anus. pointing neither in nor out. Dewclaws- May be Chest, Stomach, Legs and Tip of the Tail- removed but not required. Feet- Round. Toes- White. The white from the chest should come Well arched covered with hair which may be up the neck to cover the chin. Legs are to be trimmed not to impede movement or white from the elbows and stifles to the feet. trimmed to show the shape of the foot. Pads- Disqualification- any tan hair on back, belly, Black and/or flesh. Nails- Black and/or white. chest, legs or feet.

COAT: Long and flowing with a soft silky tex - GAIT: The Biewer Terrier moves with confi - ture. Hair is straight without an undercoat, dence and pride. Movement should be grace - hanging close to the ground if not touching. ful, smooth and straightforward without being Coat maybe trimmed to floor length for ease stilted or hackneyed. When viewed from the of movement. Head fall is tied up into a single side the top line remains level, he gives an ponytail on top of the head, hanging loose. impression of rapid movement, size consid - Puppy ponytails may be placed a little lower ered. Hind legs should track in line with the on the head as to gather the short hairs. A front legs, going neither inside nor outside. bow is used for adornment; no topknots or Tail must be up when in movement. Serious

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Fault- Hackneyed gait in adults. Limited Number of Events Policy Starting in January 2019, the Limited Number TEMPERAMENT: Intelligent, loyal and very of Events Policy was changed to provide flexi - devoted to their human family. They have a bility fun loving, childlike attitude that makes them across the country. The goal was to assist clubs a great companion for all ages. They quickly that might want to hold a third show and pro - make friends with animals of any origin. vide additional opportunities for local exhibitors The foregoing description is of the ideal without negatively impacting other clubs in Biewer Terrier. Any deviation from the above the region. described dog must be penalized to the extent Given one year of experience under the new of the deviation. policy, the staff presented a memo at the January 2020 meeting to explore possible SERIOUS FAULTS: Roach or rounded back; additions to the policy that could further assist Hackneyed gait in adults; Incomplete pigment clubs without negatively impacting other clubs on the eye rims, nose, and lips; ears not stand - in the area. ing erect; over 8 lbs. Following their discussion in January, the ELIMINATING FAULTS: Head falls that have Board requested a modification to the been altered by teasing, curling, topknots, or Limited Number of Events Policy to allow roll overs. clubs the option of holding a third show pro - vided they meet specific criteria. The staff rec - DISQUALIFICATIONS: Blue eye(s); Any tan ommendation is, in addition to the current on back, belly, Chest, legs or feet. policy, a club would qualify for a third show provided there are no other shows within 500 CONFORMATION miles on the day of the show or any day of the Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, cluster. Sports & Events; Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport Services; Tim Thomas, Vice Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - President of Dog Show Judges; Glenn Lycan, onded by Mr. Hamblin the Board VOTED (In Director, Event Operations Support; and Alan favor: Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Dr. Davies, Dr. Slay, Director, Event Programs participated in Garvin, Mr. Hamblin, Dr. Knight, Ms. this portion of the meeting via video confer - McAteer, Mr. Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. ence. Tatro, Mrs. Wallin; against: Mr. Smyth;

AKC GAZETTE 26 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES abstained Dr. Battaglia) to approve an addi - isolated status prior to January 1, 2019 tion to the Limited Number of Events Board will retain their isolated status and will policy which will allow clubs the option of be allowed to hold up to 4 shows per holding a third show provided there are no year. other shows within 500 miles on the day of the • An all-breed or limited-breed club may, show or any day of the cluster. at their option, hold a third show pro - vided the following criteria are met: This addition to the policy is effective immediately. 1. All of a club’s shows must be held within 50 miles of the club’s territory. Limited Number of Events Policy (April 2009 Board meeting; amended March 2015, July 2. All-breed clubs must have 20 or more open 2016, January 2017, January 2018, August weekends in a calendar year (no all-breed 2018 & April 2020) show) within 400 miles from the club’s show • All-breed or limited-breed clubs have the site, and there are no all-breed shows within option to hold two shows in a calendar 400 miles on the day of the third show or any year. day of the cluster. • Local specialty clubs have the option to hold shows on two days per year or two Or shows per year, at their option. Local specialty clubs have the option to hold All-breed clubs may hold a third all-breed one additional show in conjunction with event in a calendar year if there are no all- their breed’s national specialty. There is breed shows within 500 miles on the day of no limit on national clubs. the third show or any day of the cluster. • All-breed and limited-breed clubs in 3. Limited-breed clubs must have 20 or more Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico have the open weekends in a calendar year (no all- option to hold up to four shows in a cal - breed/limited-breed of the same group endar year. shows) within 400 miles from the club’s show • Show or obedience clubs have the op - site, and there are no limited-breed shows tion to hold any number of obedience or within 400 miles on the day of the third show rally trials. or any day of the cluster. • No conformation events will be ap - proved to be held on or between Decem - Or ber 24th and December 31st. • Clubs in the continental U.S. granted Limited-breed clubs may have a third limited-

AKC GAZETTE 27 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES breed event in a calendar year if there are no shows in one day policy is meant to assist clubs all-breed shows or limited-breed shows of the holding small shows. same group within 500 miles on the day of their third show or any day of the cluster. This will be discussed further at the May meet - ing. When multiple all-breed clubs are clustering together only the club whose territory the Isolated Small Clubs-Allow Four (4) Shows in event weekend is being held in may be Three (3) Days granted a third show. If the multi-club week - The Board reviewed a recommendation to end is being held outside of any of the club’s allow clubs that qualify for three shows (iso - territories no third show will be granted. lated clubs) that also qualify to hold two shows in one day (small shows) the option of hold - Entry Limitations for Two AB Shows in One Day ing four shows over a maximum of three days. Policy This will be discussed further at the May meet - The current policy regarding Two Shows in ing. One Day was implemented in January 2019. At the January 2020 Board meeting, it was Reinstatement for Dogs Disqualified for Attack by requested that the staff examine the 500-entry a Judge per show limitation considering clubs actual The Board reviewed a recommendation to 2019 experience. modify the procedures associated with rein - Based on the actual experience of clubs that statement of a dog disqualified for aggression held two shows in one day in 2019, the recom - to include an appeal option in situations mendation is to modify the limit on the num - where the judge has denied a dog the oppor - ber of entries to 600 entries per show. tunity to apply for reinstatement. Currently the limit is 500 entries per show. The other provisions to this policy will remain This will be discussed further at the May meet - unchanged. These are – (1) clubs must pro - ing. vide at least one ring per 100 entries, (2) limit judging assignments to 100 dogs per event, Application for Futurity or Sweepstakes – Chapter with a maximum of 175 dogs per day, and (3) 2, Section 10 limit to no more than one special attraction The Board reviewed a recommendation from with group competition between the two the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee shows. These provisions ensure that events are (DSRC) to modify Chapter 2, Section 10 of completed in a reasonable time. The two the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, which

AKC GAZETTE 28 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES addresses the requirements for a specialty club this portion of the meeting via video confer - who wishes to hold a futurity or sweepstakes. ence. The recommended changes generalize the language by removing the reference to a form Mandatory Ramp Examination – Clumber Spaniels and whether or not the futurity or sweepstakes The Board reviewed a request from the will be open to nonmembers; providing flexi - Clumber Spaniel Club of America that the bility to remain consistent with any modifica - Board of Directors mandate the use of a ramp tion to the application procedures without fur - for all examinations of the breed including ther amendment to the rule. during group and Best in Show judging. Currently, Clumber Spaniels may be judged This will be discussed further at the May meet - either on the ground or on the ramp at the ing. discretion of the judge. Grand Champion Points – Rules Applying to Dog Shows – Chapter 16, Section 6 This will be discussed further at the May meet - The Board reviewed a recommendation to ing. modify Chapter 16, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, to award at independ - CLUBS ent specialties for breeds with varieties the Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, highest number of Grand Champion points Sports & Events; and Lisa Cecin, Director, awarded in any variety at that specialty to the Club Relations, participated in this portion of entry awarded Best of Breed in the inter-vari - the meeting via video conference. ety competition and the highest number of Grand Champion points awarded in its sex in Group Clubs – Expediting the Sanctioning Process any variety at that specialty to the entry The Board reviewed a Staff recommendation awarded Best of Opposite Sex to Breed of to make several changes to the current policy Breed in the inter-variety competition. regarding the membership requirements and the sanctioning process for Group clubs. This will be discussed further at the May meet - These changes are meant to reduce the ing. administrative burden of forming a Group club and to shorten the time required for a JUDGING OPERATIONS club to become licensed to hold a show. Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, The specific recommendations are: Sports & Events; and Tim Thomas, Vice 1. Reduce membership requirements to 20 President, Dog Show Judges, participated in household / 12 local. (Currently 30 house -

AKC GAZETTE 29 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES hold / 25 local) Toy Dog Club of Alaska , greater Anchorage, 2. Reduce breed representation to 25% of the AK (including communities south of Denali breeds in the group. (Currently 50%) National Park, east to St. Wrangle National 3. Reduce the sanctioning process to be Park and west to Lake Clark National Park), dependent upon the amount of experience in 30 total households, 27 local. the club. (Currently two B-matches and two A- matches are required) Willacoochee River Beagle Club , This will be discussed further at the May meet - Willacoochee, OK (including communities of ing. Enigma, Alapaha and northeast to Baxley), 20 total households, 8 local. Delegates and Member Clubs The Board reviewed a report on the prospec - COMPLIANCE tive Delegate credentials to be published in Approval of Annual Fees two issues of the AKC G AZETTE , a report on The Charter and Bylaws of the American Requests for AKC Membership and a report Kennel Club, Inc. “Charter and Bylaws” on Member Club Bylaws approved and newly require that the Board of Directors set licensed clubs. deposits annually for the submission of com - plaints pursuant to Article XII, Section 1; as Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in Feb - well as deposits for appeals to an Appeal Trial ruary and March 2020 Board pursuant to Article XIII, Section 7. Basset Hound Club of America (1937) The current deposit to file a complaint pur - Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club, suant to Article XII, Section 1 is $500. The cur - Lebanon, NJ (1940) rent deposit to file an Appeal to an Appeal Trial Board is $200. Staff requests that these Report on Newly Licensed Clubs Approved in in deposits remain the same for 2020. February and March 2020 Chihuahua Club of Hawaii , Island of Oahu, This will be discussed further at the May meet - HI, 43 total households, 43 local. ing.

Pacific Northwest Greyhound Club , greater (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on Tacoma, WA (including communities north to the Secretary’s Page) SedroWoolley, south to Woodburn, OR), 20 total households, 13 local.

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CONSENT revisions to the Dogue de Bordeaux breed Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - standard to be balloted by the membership of onded by Mr. Carota it was VOTED (unani - the Dogue de Bordeaux Society of America in mously) to approve the following Consent accordance with the club’s Constitution and items: Bylaws. • Delegate Approvals • Dogue de Bordeaux Proposed Breed Field Spaniel Proposed Breed Standard Revisions Standard Revisions The Field Spaniel Society of America, Inc • Field Spaniel Breed Standard Revision (FSSA) has submitted proposed revisions to • Appointment of AKC PAC Board Mem - the Field Spaniel standard, specifically to add bers a disqualification for the sable color pattern. • Patricia M. Cruz Resolution The current standard was approved • William J. Feeney Resolution September 14, 1998. The Board approved the FSSA to ballot the membership at the January Delegates Approved 2020 meeting. James F. Barron, Redwood City, CA To represent Contra Costa Kennel Club The ballot results have been received from the FSSA: Joann B. Beavers, St. Michaels, MD Total number of Members Balloted 251 To represent Talbot Kennel Club Ballots Returned 203 Valid Ballots 196 Stephanie A. Crawford, Binghamton, NY Invalid Ballots 7 To represent Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Club Yes Ballots 146 74% No Ballots 50 26% Andrea C. Hesser, Flower Mound, TX To represent Mid-Continent Club of Tulsa The Board VOTED to approve the revisions to the Color section of the breed standard with Tracy J. Pancost, Lousiville, KY an effective date of June 30, 2020. To represent West Highland White Terrier Color: Black, liver, golden liver or shades Club of America thereof, in any intensity (dark or light); either self-colored or bicolored. Bi-colored dogs Dogue de Bordeaux Proposed Breed Standard Re - must be roaned and/or ticked in white areas. visions Tan points are acceptable on the aforemen - The Board VOTED to approve the proposed tioned colors and are the same as any nor -

AKC GAZETTE 31 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES mally tan pointed breed. White is allowed on WHEREAS, she was first elected to the the throat, chest, and/or brisket, and may be American Kennel Club Board of Directors in clear, ticked, or roaned on a self-color dog. two thousand and twelve, was reelected to the The sable pattern, a lighter undercoat with Board in two thousand and sixteen, and was darker shading as tipping or dark overlay, with elected Vice Chairman of the Board in two or without a mask present, is a disqualifica - thousand and nineteen; and, tion. Disqualifications: The sable pattern, a WHEREAS, during her Board tenure, her lighter undercoat with darker shading as tip - experience as an Executive Field ping or dark overlay, with or without a mask Representative, an AKC judge, an officer and present, is a disqualification. Director of the Ladies Kennel Association of America and Riverhead Kennel Club, and a Appointment of AKC PAC Board Members founding member of the Owner Handler The Board VOTED to reappoint Mr. Association were invaluable assets in her role Christopher Sweetwood, Ms. Wendy Jordan as Board Liaison to the Delegate All-Breed and Dr. Carmen Battaglia for new two-year Club Committee and in the deliberations of terms. the Board of Directors; and, WHEREAS, her professional background as a Patricia M. Cruz Resolution union secretary and president, a journalist, and a sales and marketing consultant uniquely AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIREC - qualified her for leadership during an TORS unprecedented period of growth and diversifi - OF cation for the American Kennel Club; and, THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB WHEREAS, we are ever mindful of the contri - Held on April 6th, two thousand and twenty, butions she has made to the organization and the following Resolution was unanimously our sport during her lifetime in dogs, and will adopted: always recall fondly the enthusiasm, intelli - gence, and with that endeared her to her col - WHEREAS, leagues; and, Patricia M. Cruz WHEREAS, we will ever cherish our associa - First joined the Delegate body as Delegate tion with this distinguished sportswoman and from the Santa Cruz Kennel Club in March friend; nineteen eighty-nine, and has served as NOW THEREFORE, be it Delegate from the Heart of Plains Kennel RESOLVED, that the Directors of The Club since June two thousand and six; and, American Kennel Club extend to her their

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most sincere best wishes for the years ahead and twenty; and, and their deep appreciation for her past and continuing dedicated service to The American WHEREAS, the experience he gained as Kennel Club. President, Director, and Bylaws Committee Chairman for the Golden Retriever Club of William J. Feeney Resolution America was an asset in his role as Board Liaison to the Parent Club Committee; and, AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIREC - TORS WHEREAS, beginning in nineteen seventy- OF eight he distinguished himself as a breeder- THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB exhibitor of quality Golden Retrievers; and, Held on April 6th , two thousand and twenty, the following Resolution was unanimously WHEREAS, as a committed advocate for adopted: canine health, he is a recipient of the Golden Retriever Foundation Award of Merit and a WHEREAS, past Vice President of the Orthopedic William J. Feeney Foundation for Animals; and, First joined the Delegate body as the represen - tative of the Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club in WHEREAS, his professional expertise as a June two thousand and four, serving several lawyer was invaluable in his role as a member terms on the Delegate Bylaws Committee, of the Legal Outreach Committee formed to where he worked to protect the prerogatives find means to improve the image of, and find of the Delegate Body; additional advocates for, purebred dogs and the AKC among the legal and legislative com - WHEREAS, he was first elected to The munities; American Kennel Club Board of Directors in March, two thousand and twelve, and was WHEREAS, his tenure on the Board of reelected in March two thousand and sixteen; Directors and as Chairman of the Board coin - and, cided with an era of unprecedented growth for The American Kennel Club in the WHEREAS, he was elected Chairman of The advancement of our sport and responsible American Kennel Club Board of Directors in ownership among pet owners; and, March two thousand and nineteen, and served as Chairman until March two thousand WHEREAS, we are ever mindful of the great

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contributions he has made and continues to 1. Event Application Fees – For events can - make to The American Kennel Club and the celled in 2020, Event Application fees Sport of Purebred Dogs; and, will be applied to the club’s next event of the same type provided the club has WHEREAS, we are will ever cherish our associ - notified the AKC of the cancellation. ation with this distinguished lawyer, sports - man, and friend; and, 2. Modification to Limited Events Policy – Clubs previously not eligible may hold a NOW THEREFORE, be it third show in connection with their show/cluster if they meet the following RESOLVED, the Board of Directors of The provisions: American Kennel Club extend their most sin - • Must hold all of their shows within cere best wishes for the years ahead and their 50 miles of the club’s territory, and deep appreciation for his dedicated service to • No other shows are held within 500 the American Kennel Club. miles of the show site on the day of the show or any day of the cluster. REQUEST FOR AKC MEMBERSHIP Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded 3. Distance Restrictions for Conformation by Ms. Biddle the Board VOTED (In favor: Dr. • Extend the distance conformation Battaglia, Ms. Biddle, Mr. Carota, Dr. Davies, clubs may hold a show outside their Dr. Garvin, Dr. Knight, Ms. McAteer, Mr. territory from 125 miles to 200 miles . Powers, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Tatro, Mrs. This applies to all types of conforma - Wallin; abstained Mr. Hamblin and Mr. tion clubs – Specialty clubs, Group Smyth) to disapprove the application for AKC clubs and All-Breed clubs. Membership submitted by the Mid-Atlantic • Extend the distance specialty clubs Leonberger Club of Virginia. may join another specialty club of the same breed outside their territory ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD TO HELP CLUBS from 200 miles to 300 miles . In order to provide the sport greater flexibility • There is no change to the conflict during this time of uncertainty, the AKC policy – 200 miles between shows. Board discussed and VOTED unanimously the following standard procedures/policies. 4. Breed Specialties – Increase the number These modifications will be in effect for 2020, of specialties a local specialty club may unless specific dates are noted. hold from two specialties or two days of

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specialties per year to two independent 7. Clubs – Information regarding the Gov - or concurrent specialties or two days of ernment Stimulus Package has been independent or concurrent specialties, posted on the Club Development Face - plus up to four designated specialties. book page and the Government Rela - 5. Assignment Conflicts for Conformation tions website. Judges (www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/summary-of- • Waive the policy restricting judges federal-cares-act/) from being assigned the same breed, 8. Event Applications – Waive all fines for Group or Best in Show at events held the late submittal of event applications within 30 days and 200 miles. This ap - and judges panels through the end of plies to conflicting weekends and October. This provides clubs more time does not apply to events on the same to reschedule and plan their events. weekend, circuit or cluster. • Waive the same day exhibiting re - 9. Conformation Judges Education – Free striction for judges assigned only online breed education webinars pre - NOHS Groups and/or NOHS BIS. sented by Parent Club Judges Education This will provide clubs greater flexi - Coordinators/Presenters provide addi - bility and options in panel assign - tional educational resources which may ments. Judge assigned NOHS group be submitted on future application for or NOHS BIS show only may exhibit the breed. the same day, but MAY NOT compete in NOHS the same day they judge. 10. Conformation Judges Education – All Canine College breed courses are being 6. Junior Qualifications offered at half price thru May 31. • Allow Juniors that turned 18 on or 11. Clubs – Waive the Public Education re - after March 1 to compete until Oct quirements. Clubs are encouraged to do 31. This will encompass the qualify - their best to increase their social media ing period for both the AKC National presence, interact and educate their Championship (ANC) and Westmin - local communities. ster. • 2020 ANC Junior criteria revised to EXECUTIVE SESSION 3 wins in Open with Competition There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - (usually 5 wins). cuss sensitive business matters. There was nothing reported out of this session.

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It was VOTED to adjourn Monday, April at 4:30 p.m. Adjourned Attest:

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

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The Judges' Approval Process (JAP) Committee The Committee will be charged with examin - ing the existing judges' approval process. As questions and recommendations arise, the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB, INC. committee will consider changes (or not) and SPECIAL MEETING OF present their thinking to the Board for consid - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS eration. AKC OFFICES AT 101 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY AND VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE The committee will consist of Tim Thomas, APRIL 23, 2020 VP of Judging Operations (Chair), Red Tatro, The Board convened via Video Conference on AKC Board of Directors, Robert Ennis, Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Director of Education, American Dog Show Judges and Sam McDonald, President, Dog Mr. Sprung was present in the NY Office. All Judges Association of America. other Directors participated in the meeting by telephone or video conference. The Executive The AKC Sample Constitution & Bylaws Committee Secretary also participated by video confer - The Committee will be charged with examin - ence. Ms. McAteer was absent for the beginning of ing the current by-law template document, the meeting. and to "generate a product which is more suit - able and flexible for handling situations faced The April 6, 2020 Special Board meeting min - by our club's and fancier's in today’s times." utes, copies of which had been provided to all The Committee also will examine the process Directors, were reviewed. and timelines for making changes to a club's existing constitution and bylaws as well as how Upon a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded by quickly issues get resolved along the way. Ms. Biddle, the April 6, 2020 Board meeting The committee will consist of: minutes were approved (unanimously, absent Lisa Cecin, AKC Director of Club Relations Ms. McAteer). (Chair), Rita Biddle, AKC Board of Directors, Carl Holder, the Delegate from Beaumont Kennel Club, Gretchen Bernardi, the CHAIRMAN’S REPORT The Chairman reported on his appointment Delegate from Mississippi Valley Kennel Club and Heather McManus, AKC VP & Deputy

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General Counsel. Lastly Mr. Sprung reported to the Board his observations of employees: The Chair and Vice Chair will also sit on each “The extraordinary work of staff, longer hours committee as ex officio members. than normal and producing results that assist our 5,000 clubs, breeders and the public. I EXECUTIVE SESSION thank our Executive Committee meeting with There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - the key employee group seven days a week to cuss sensitive business matters. Nothing was ensure every department is accomplishing reported out of this session. well beyond their responsibilities while engag - ing and communicating with each con - PRESIDENTS REPORT stituency, as well as those working from the Board Action Items NC facility and remotely.” Mr. Sprung addressed the remaining action item and updated the Board on recent devel - FINANCE opments with the landlord of AKC headquar - Peter Rohslau, Controller, summarized AKC’s ters and the AKC Museum of the Dog. unaudited financial results for the period ended March 31, 2020. Revenue was reported He reported that the Sports & Events depart - as $6.5 million for the month of March and ment is assisting clubs daily with postpone - $20.7 million year-to-date. Operating income ments, cancellations and rescheduling. As of was reported as $397 thousand for March and today, 6,741 events are cancelled. The rate is $1.5 million year-to-date. Non-operating losses tracked each day and has fluctuated from an were $7.1 million in March and $10.5 million average of 100, then to a high of 175 and now year-to-date, which occurred primarily as a 60. result of losses in our investment portfolio from widespread losses in most financial mar - We are experiencing a spike in registration kets. due to Covid-19 compelling people to remain at home resulting in many obtaining puppies. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Customer Service and Marketplace are play - Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, ing a significant role in the increase of regis - Sports & Events, and Sheila Goffe, Vice tration which we consider to be temporary. President, Government Relations, participated Our April projection is litters + 14% and indi - in this portion of the meeting via videoconfer - vidual dogs + 19%. ence.

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National Police Dog Competition and improving the training and stan - The Board reviewed a memo proposing the dardization of testing for police/mili - concept of a National Police Dog Competition tary working dogs. hosted by the AKC to take place in the fall of 2021. This event is a component of the The proposed event would take place in lieu of Detection Dog Task Force (DDTF) initiative. an AKC Detection Dog Task Force Conference The AKC Detection Dog Task Force, an AKC in 2021. Board-directed initiative, works to address the shortage of quality detection dogs needed for In order to study the feasibility of the National U.S. public and national security. Police Dog Competition, and to place a deposit on a suitable facility, the memo Consistent with the mission of the DDTF, the requested that the Board approve an expendi - purpose of the National Police Dog ture of up to $2,500. This expenditure was not Competition is to: included in the original 2020 Budget. • Promote AKC’s mission by publicly Following a motion by Dr. Garvin, seconded by demonstrating the relevance of pur - Dr. Battaglia, the Board VOTED (unani - pose-bred dogs and the value of mously; absent Ms. McAteer) to consider the breeding for type and function. Po - matter at this meeting, waiving the normal lice/military working dogs are notice procedures. among the most recognizable pur - pose-bred working dogs today. Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - onded by Ms. Biddle, the Board VOTED • Provide significant benefits to AKC’s (unanimously; absent Ms. McAteer) to approve government relations (public policy) an unbudgeted expenditure of up to $2,500 and public relations efforts by build - for a deposit on a suitable venue to hold a ing relationships with law enforce - National Police Dog Competition in 2021. ment and related government agencies that will be beneficial for ad - AKC Communications Year End vancing canine policies that recog - The Board reviewed the Communications nize and protect the rights of all dog department’s Year End coverage report. owners, and the ideals of the AKC to the general public. 2019 YEAR-END MEDIA COVERAGE ANALY - SIS: • Improve public safely by promoting • Total media placements (print,

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broadcast and internet) qualitatively Force (DDTF). evaluated in 2019: Q1- 12,154 Q2- 4,375 Q3- 5,207 Q4- The Detection Dog Task Force appreciates the 5,436 AKC Board’s continued support of the program and the opportunity to make a difference for • Total number of clips evaluated for our country and our breeders. 2019 was 27,172. Clips increased 18% year over year. The DDTF intends for the program to demon - strate the crucial roles that purebred dogs, • Total audience reached with all clips produced by thoughtful, purpose-driven (including print, online, TV, and syn - American breeders, can play in protecting our dicated stories): country. Highly trained explosives detection dogs are the single most effective means by • Total audience reached for 2019 was which to identify the presence of hidden 52,060,150,949. Audience increased explosives. Explosives detection dogs play a 19% year over year. crucial role in protecting U.S. national secu - rity and public safety. Rapidly increasing • Total publicity value achieved worldwide demand for quality explosives through media placements (print, detection dogs has resulted in skyrocketing broadcast and internet) qualitatively costs for dogs and a reduction in the quality of evaluated in 2019: Q1- available trained and qualified candidate dogs. $20,894,449.46 Q2- $6,935,261.59 Approximately 80-90 percent of explosives Q3- $10,029,789.52 Q4- detection dogs used by U.S. military, law $10,699,194.33 enforcement and contractors are obtained from overseas sources. Reliance on overseas • Total publicity value for 2019 was sources means that the U.S. has less access to $48,558,694.90. Publicity value in - the best dogs, may pay more per capita for creased 16% year over year. deployable dogs, and is reliant on a source of dogs potentially subject to interruption due to Detection Dog Task Force Update overseas geopolitical events, disease outbreaks The Board reviewed a memo from the and other factors. An obvious solution is for Detection Dog Task Force. The memo pro - U.S. breeders to produce more high-quality vided updates on the status, accomplishments purebred working dogs that can be deployed and future of the AKC Detection Dog Task to meet American needs.

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The DDTF focuses on a range of activities sourced dogs and the value of high-quality designed to establish AKC as a respected local breeders/trainers to help meet these authority, industry facilitator, and center of needs; Working with policy makers and indus - information and resources for explosives try experts to improve transparency and avail - detection dogs. Objectives include building ability of standards to aid in preparation and awareness of obstacles to U.S. bred-and- procurement of dogs. trained dogs, exploring multiple solutions to the shortage, educating key stakeholders, pro - Highlights of the GR effort: viding resources and assistance to breeders and puppy raisers, and fostering collaboration HR 2810: This bill passed with language that for continuous improvement. AKC Government Relations provided to increase accountability regarding the pur - The new/tentative National Police Dog chase of European dogs by the U.S. Competition Hosted by AKC is the newest pro - Government. This means the Department of posed initiative for this program. Defense is directed by Congress to provide regular reporting on numerous questions UPDATES AND INITIATIVES related to the sourcing of military working The 2019 AKC US Detection Dog Conference dogs, including the number of dogs pur - was held Aug. 27-29, 2019. The 2020 confer - chased from domestic vs. non-domestic breed - ence scheduled for August 25-27 has been ers, the costs associated with each, informa - cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In - tion on the difference in accounting for stead, the task force is developing plans to domestic vs. European dog purchases; and host a series of webinars by speakers who had how they determine which dogs to get. The been scheduled to present at the 2020 confer - report on this information is more than a year ence. overdue. AKC GR understands the report has been written and is working through congres - The AKC Government Relations Department sional staff and federal contacts to obtain its continues to focus on three major items: release. Obtaining accurate information about sourc - ing by Department of defense/Homeland Issue-awareness: AKC has highlighted detec - security, and other users/purchasers of explo - tion dogs in two capitol hill gatherings and sive detection dogs including the total full cost plans to do the same at its gathering in 2020. per capita of a deployable explosives canine; (An April gathering has been postponed to Building issue awareness and support for U.S.- later in the year, due to the pandemic.) GR

AKC GAZETTE 53 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES has published articles, blogs, op-eds, and pro - the federal Register. vided informational and in person presenta - tions and other information to a wide variety “Patriotic Puppy” program of public officials at policymaker conferences, Established in 2018, the purpose of the through breeder advocate outreach, and Patriotic Puppy (PP) pilot program is to help other resources. breeder/trainers interested in preparing a puppy for a possible future as an explosive The Domestic Explosives Detection Canine detection dog learn the fundamentals impor - Capacity Building Act: AKC Government tant to puppy development and training. The Relations worked with House Homeland PP program manager and his assistant con - Security staff to develop legislation that would tinue to guide the daily development of some establish a public-private working group to 20 participant puppies from puppyhood develop a blueprint for decentralized, non- through placement in a working role, ideally governmental domestic canine breeding net - with a law enforcement handler. Participants work. The purpose of the network would be are located throughout the country and utilize to assist in the production of high-quality online resources for training and develop - explosives detection canines and moderniza - ment. The program requires owners to moni - tion of canine training standards; and to tor, measure, record and submit participant establish baseline behavioral, medical and progress in several key developmental areas. technical standards for explosives detection dogs and require TSA to incorporate those Confident Puppy Course: Education for All standards. The measure originally introduced Breeders & Puppy Owners as HR 4577 passed the House in 2018 but The AKC Education Department is in the stalled in the Senate. At the 2018 DDTF con - process of formalizing the content produced ference, AKC GR launched a campaign to by and for the Patriotic Puppy program. This advance the measure as part of the 2019 will result in the development of a series of Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act. The AKC Canine College courses for all breeders measure was passed in this manner, and and puppy owners who are interested in rais - Carmen Battaglia was selected to serve as a ing dogs with the qualities necessary for suc - member of the working group. The working cess as detection dogs, even if their destiny lies group’s report was published by the TSA in in other service work, in sports or simply as January 2020. In March 2020, the Department resilient, confident pets. of Homeland Security/TSA published baseline behavioral, medical and technical standards in The new AKC Canine College courses focus

AKC GAZETTE 54 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES on the crucial developmental and social Match Regulations – Option to Hold Fun stages that puppies go through in the first Matches Open to the Public year of life. The courses leverage published The Board reviewed a recommendation to canine science and emerging best practices modify the Match Regulations to allow and regarding puppy development stages, dis - encourage AKC clubs to hold fun matches to cuss behavior to expect during these stages, introduce the public to the sports. and provide information about specific exercises and social outings that should The current Match Regulations state that occur – or not occur – during each stage of once an AKC club becomes eligible to hold development. licensed events or sanctioned matches, it may not hold fun matches open to the public. This COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE Regulation applies to clubs licensed for con - Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, formation, obedience, rally, tracking and Sports & Events; Caroline Murphy, Director, agility. Performance Events; Carrie DeYoung, This will be discussed further at the May Director, Agility; Pamela Manaton, Director, Board meeting. Obedience, Rally, Tracking; and Dr. Mary Allow Special Event Obedience & Rally Trials Burch, Director, AKC Family Dog Programs The Board reviewed a recommendation to participated in this portion of the meeting allow clubs licensed for obedience and/or via video conference. rally to hold two Special Event Obedience Trials and two Special Event Rally Trials per AKC Title Recognition of French Herding year. A Special Event Trial is defined as one Titles Earned at Parent Club Events where the club proposes a unique mix of AKC The Board reviewed a recommendation for classes and/or a unique eligibility criterion. the AKC to recognize titles earned in French The purpose of a Special Event Trial is to keep Herding events administered by the American the sports fresh and fun. A club holding a Belgian Tervurens Club (ABTC) and the Special Event Trial may not change the other Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (BSCA). Regulations pertaining to a titling class; the These titles will be recognized as part of the event must be open to all breeds including Parent Club Performance Events Title Canine Partners; and the classes held at a Recognition Program. Special Event Trials will count toward titles, except for non-regular classes. A Special Event This will be discussed further at the May Trial must be approved by the Companion Board meeting. Events Department.

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This will be discussed further at the May ring at some AKC trials; Staff recommends Board meeting. that AKC should acknowledge the accomplish - ments of these dogs. The length of a derby Pointing Breed Field Trials – A Dog That is stake shall be stated in the event premium list. “Walked to the Line” Does Not Count as a This recommended change to the Standard Starter Procedures for Pointing Breeds may be The Board reviewed a recommendation to approved by a vote of the Board. If approved, clarify that a dog that is “walked to the line” in the change will become effective June 1, 2020. a Pointing Breed field trial does not count as a starter and to assign responsibility for prevent - This will be discussed further at the May ing this practice. Board meeting. The recommendation is to clarify that a dog that is walked to the line without being Pointing Breed Hunting Tests – Providing for released or that is released and then quickly Special Events picked up in a Pointing Breed field trial does The Board reviewed a recommendation to not count as a starter. Handlers that do this allow clubs licensed to hold Pointing Breed plus judges and event committees that allow Hunting Tests the ability to apply for Special this to occur may be disciplined. Event hunting tests that are unique in order keep the sport fresh and exciting or to cele - This will be discussed further at the May brate special occasions. Board meeting. The recommendation is to allow clubs licensed to hold Pointing Breed Hunting Tests Ms. McAteer joined the meeting via videoconference. the ability to apply for Special Event hunting tests that are unique in order to celebrate spe - Pointing Breed Field Trials – 45 Minute Derby cial occasions. A Special Event test is where Stakes the host club proposes a unique mix of classes The Board reviewed a recommendation to or unique eligibility requirements. The AKC allow licensed derby stakes to be run up to 45- Performance Events Department may grant minutes at AKC Pointing Breed Field Trials. permission to modify the regulations provided The recommendation is to allow licensed it is consistent with the purpose of the Special derby stakes to be run up to 45-minutes at Event. Permission to hold a Special Event AKC Pointing Breed Field Trials. Currently hunting test is granted on a one-time basis. derby stakes are limited to no more than 30- The Special Event shall count as one of the minutes. These longer derby stakes are occur - club’s annual events.

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This recommended change to the Pointing implement Phase 2 of the AKC FIT DOG pro - Breed Hunting Test Regulations may be gram to establish AKC Approved FIT DOG approved by a vote of the Board. If approved, Instructors. There has been strong interest the change will become effective July 1, 2020. expressed by CGC Evaluators to have instruc - tor training in the area of canine fitness. Phase This will be discussed further at the May 2 of the AKC FIT DOG program will provide Board meeting. classes through the Canine College for CGC Evaluators who are holding basic canine fit - Hunting Tests – Judges Address in Premium ness classes. If CGC Evaluators complete the The Board reviewed a recommendation to AKC FIT DOG Instructor classes and pass the clarify that the address of the judges shown in tests, they will be designated as AKC Approved the Premium for Pointing Breed, Retriever FIT DOG Instructors. and Spaniel Hunting Tests need only show the Judge’s city and state. This is consistent with The AKC FIT DOG will consist of six modules. the change approved at the March Delegates Each module will include an instructional meeting for the field trial sports. video demonstrating how to teach the skills to owners and dogs, written materials, and an This recommendation is a clarification to the online test. Regulations for Pointing Breed, Retriever and Spaniel Hunting Tests and may be approved Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded by a vote of the Board. by Ms. McAteer, the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to consider the matter at this meet - Following a motion by Mr. Hamblin, seconded ing, waiving the normal notice procedures. by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to consider the matter at this meet - Following a motion by Mrs. Wallin, seconded ing, waiving the normal notice procedures. by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED (unani - mously) to approve Phase 2 of the AKC FIT Following a motion by Mr. Sweetwood, sec - DOG program to establish AKC Approved FIT onded by Mr. Hamblin, the Board VOTED DOG Instructors. Phase 2 of the AKC FIT (unanimously) to approve the recommended DOG program will be launched June 1, 2020. clarification effective immediately. AKC FIT DOG Phase 2: AKC Approved FIT AKC Trick Dog – Elite Performer Virtual DOG Instructors Competition The Board reviewed a recommendation to The Board reviewed an update on the results

AKC GAZETTE 57 MAY 2020 SECRETARY ’S PAGES of the first national AKC Trick Dog Elite Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 7 Section 12. Performer Virtual Competition that was held in 2019. Implemented as part of the AKC This will be discussed further at the May Family Dog program, Elite Performer is the Board meeting. most advanced level of AKC Trick Dog and requires dog owners to put together a routine Puppy of Achievement (POA) Program for an audience. The virtual competition gave Update Elite Performers from across the country an The Board reviewed an update on the status opportunity to showcase their trick dog rou - of the Puppy of Achievement program. In tines. September 2017, Sports & Events launched The virtual Competition was very successful the Puppy of Achievement (POA) certificate and AKC will hold the virtual competition program. To earn the POA certificate, a dog again in 2020. must earn ten POA points. These points are earned by winning Best of Breed or Best of CONFORMATION Opposite at 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, (BPUP) events or winning a first place in the Sports & Events; Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice regular Conformation Puppy, Puppy 6-9, and President, Sport Services; Tim Thomas, Vice Puppy 9-12 classes. President of Dog Show Judges; Glenn Lycan, An analysis of puppy entries indicates that the Director, Event Operations Support; Alan Slay, introduction of the POA certificate program Director, Event Programs and Guy Fisher, has had a positive impact on the sport. 2019 Manger, Club Development, participated in was the first year-over-year increase in the this portion of the meeting via video confer - number of entries in regular Conformation ence. puppy classes since 2003! In addition, there was a 17% growth in the number of BPUP Emergency Contact Number in Judging entries. The number of POA certificates Schedules – Chapter 7 Section 12 issued were up 9% from 2018. The Board reviewed a recommendation sub - Indications are that the POA certificate pro - mitted by the Delegate Dog Show Rules gram is a successful component in encourag - Committee requesting that the Board adopt ing exhibitors to enter their puppies in policy requiring clubs to include in judging Conformation competition. programs an emergency contact number of a club official at the show. If approved, policy Junior Judging Competition Special Attraction wording would be added in italics to Rules The Board reviewed a memo which presented

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“Guidelines for an All-Breed club or Group Based on the favorable results of a survey club to host a Judging Competition for of puppy exhibitors following a one-year Juniors”. One of the recommended prerequi - pilot, it was decided to continue and en - site activities will be to have successfully taken hance the POA program. Enhancements the ABC’s of Canine Anatomy Course, the included adding POA points to the dog’s breed course if available and the breed stan - record and sending an encouragement dard test in the AKC Canine College. Juniors email when the dog is half-way to being are given a code to take the courses for free in awarded its Certificate of Achievement. the Canine College. The completion of these Puppy entries in the regular classes grew tests and participation in the Junior Judging for the first time since 2003. In addition, Competition will give the Junior credits entries in the 4-6 month Puppy classes towards the Junior Ambassador Program and were up 17%. be a part of their record. • Implemented the 1+1 Initiative. Impact: (1) Increased all-breed shows entries by A Specialty Show may offer the Junior Judging an average of 3.9 per show, (2) reduced Competition for the breed being exhibited. If absentee rate for dogs entered in the a Judges Education presentation with work - 1+1 situation by 50%, and (3) greatest shop is being conducted, Juniors may be impact was experienced by the lowest included and participate in the hands on, with entry breeds. Lowest 20% of the breeds supervision, as part of the test. experienced a 4.7% increase in entries The Sports Services Department will commu - due to the 1+1 Initiative. nicate out information about this opportunity • Assistance to All-Breed clubs – imple - to engage young people in the sport. mented third show for clubs that meet the criteria designed to not impact Executive Summary – State of the Sports neighboring clubs. 2019 Sports & Events Highlights • Assistance to Specialty clubs – imple - • Total entries in AKC sports grew by mented larger territories for the less 67,000, reaching an all-time high of 3.3 common breed Specialty clubs. million. • Scent Work grew rapidly to become • Conformation entries grew by 5,200, first AKC’s third largest sport. growth in 16 years. • Rally grew by 20% - fastest growth since • Junior Showmanship entries were up 2006. 3.5%, third straight year of growth. • Implemented modifications to the • Puppy of Achievement (POA) Program. RACH (Rally) and OTCH (obedience)

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titles. Conformation Dog Show Judges Annual Report • Brought focus to temperament – APPLICATION DATA launched the AKC Temperament Test New Breed Applications (first time applicants) November 1, 2019. continue with the variance traditionally seen • Launched Fit Dog Club program – 384 from year to year. As in the previous year, the clubs have signed up. number of Additional Breed applications sub - • Affiliated with UpDog (disc dog organi - mitted in 2019 displayed a significant decrease zation) as part of the Title Recognition in the volume in the two years preceding the Program. January 1, 2018 implementation of the revised • Held AKC’s first ever virtual competition Judging Approval Process (9/15-11/17) but for dogs that had earned the Trick Dog an increase when compared to 2018. This was Elite Performer title. the expected and intended result of specific JUDGING OPERATIONS modifications made to temper the rate at Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, which judges could apply and the maximum Sports & Events; and Tim Thomas, Vice number of permit breeds judges could have at President, Dog Show Judges, participated in one time. this portion of the meeting via video confer - ence.

Oral Exam Key in Judges Books The Board reviewed a memorandum which presented a request from the American Dog Show Judges to add information to the judge’s book to indicate the appropriate oral exam for the respective breed based on AKC’s Oral Exam Chart.

This will be discussed further at the May meet - ing.

Dr. Battaglia did not participate in the next portion of the meeting.

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Perception of Judges Survey Conformation Judging Statistics Prior to implementation of the 2015 policy, Judging Operations provided to the Board, per the Board’s direction, staff distributed a statistics related to conformation judging survey to the fancy to establish a baseline of its applications for the months January – March perception of judges. This survey was sent to 2020, and the year-to-date summary statistics customers who had entered a conformation for 2020. dog show in the preceding 12 months. The SafeSport – AKC Registered Handlers Program survey consisted of ten questions in total, with The Board reviewed a memo on SafeSport the first to establish the experience of the indi - training, and the plans of the AKC Registered vidual completing the survey. The intent was Handlers Program (RHP) to include it as a to utilize the results, and those received in sub - requirement for acceptance into the RHP. sequent surveys conducted annually as a met - ric to gauge the effect, if any, the CLUBS Conformation Judging Approval Process may Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, have on the fancy’s perception of judges. Sports & Events; and Lisa Cecin, Director, Overall, the 2019 results display a net of +.05 Club Relations, participated in this portion of across all metrics, when averaged to the the meeting via video conference. 1/100th the results appear flat when com - pared to the year prior, exceeding the metrics Club Relations 2019 Activity Report in the 2015 (baseline), 2016 & 2017 surveys. The Board reviewed a status report on trends SECRETARY ’S PAGES regarding AKC clubs. Club Relations is Mississippi Gulf Coast Working Group Club responsible for the accreditation, advance - (Lumberton, MS) ment, and licensing for AKC’s 15 types of clubs, AKC member club status approvals, New Member Clubs in 2019: bylaw approval, territory approvals, sanctioned Champlain Valley Kennel Club (Burlington, match program approvals, and informal guid - VT) ance regarding club dispute resolution. It is Conroe Kennel Club (Conroe, TX) the goal of Club Relations to consistently Two Cities Kennel Club (Yuba City, CA) make it as easy as possible for clubs to associ - ate with the AKC within the rules and policies Clubs that Dissolved in 2019: 6 local specialty established by the Board. Club Relations care - clubs fully listened to the needs of our clubs, taking necessary steps by collaborating with AKC’s 2019 Actions Board of Directors to effect changes which • Expanded Mentored Conformation directly benefit our clubs. Event Option for Local Specialty Clubs which want to return to AKC after not Number of clubs as of January 7, 2020. holding events or filling a void of a club Member clubs 636 which dissolved in the area (effective Oc - Licensed clubs 4,129 tober 2019) – one club approved under Sanctioned Plan A clubs 92 this program: Heart of Ohio St. Bernard Sanctioned Plan B clubs 112 Fanciers; and one club pending informa - Total Clubs 4,969 tion for processing: Irish Wolfhound As - sociation of the Mid-South. New Clubs in 2019 • Continued Encouraging the Formation New Parent Clubs in 2019: (1) American of Local Specialty Clubs to promote the Bolognese Club; (2) Russian Tsvetnaya creation of local specialty clubs for low Bolonka Club of America entry breeds (effective August 2018). New All-Breed Club in 2019: Great Plains Two new clubs approved under this pro - Kennel Club of Northwest Iowa (Sioux City) gram: German Pinscher Club of the Southwest and Heartland Belgian Ter - New Group Clubs in 2019: vuren Club; and one club pending infor - Delaware Valley Hound Association mation for processing: Heartland Kerry (Pottstown, PA) Blue Terrier Club. • Making life easier for Parent Clubs at the

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member and license levels by consider - ing five experienced voting members to qualify to hold performance events. • Continued to conduct outreach for clubs which have not held an AKC event in 3+ years as a proactive approach to mini - mizing inactive and dissolving clubs.

COMPLIANCE The following AKC Management actions were reported: (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on the Secretary’s Page)

Dr. Battaglia rejoined the meeting via video confer - ence .

EXECUTIVE SESSION There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to dis - cuss sensitive business matters. There was nothing reported out of this session.

It was VOTED to adjourn Thursday, April 23 at 5:20 p.m. Adjourned Attest:

Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary

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