May 2016 Cover Photo Submitted By

AMTC Newsletter

May 2016 Cover Photo submitted by

Maximal's Half Pint Hero, call name: Huntress, 9 month old Toy.

Michelle Barlak

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

General AMTC Club Information ...... 4 Publishing Dates & Deadlines ...... 5 President’s Message ...... 6 Note from the Editor ...... 7 AMTC Webmaster Comments ...... 7 Report of the Secretary ...... 7 New Membership Applications ...... 8 AMTC Judges Education Committee Report ...... 22 Health Chair Report ...... 22 Public Education ...... 25 AMTC Rescue Chair Report ...... 34 AMTC District Governor's Reports...... 35 Rally News ...... 44 AKC Delegate's Report ...... 46 Juniors' News! ...... 47 Request for Mentors ...... 61 New Titles ...... 62 AMTC Financial Statements ...... 68 Upcoming Events ...... 74 National Specialty 2016 ...... 77 News and Notes ...... 86 Barn Hunt ...... 86 Corrections ...... 86 Member Profile - Jeannie Dalesky ...... 92

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2016 Membership Dues Renewal Notice ...... 97 AKC Stud Book Certification ...... 98 Volunteer Form ...... 101

Membership forms are now available on the AMTC web site and in the back of this newsletter. WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!! For Membership, Contact Secretary Kathy Nissen Newsletter Editor is Cheryl Roach at [email protected]

GENERAL AMTC CLUB INFORMATION Committee Chairpersons 2015 - 2016 Officers AKC Gazette Virginia Antia President Jeremy McClister, KY 1st Vice President Lisa Nonog, WA Awards Roberta Berman 2nd Vice President Roberta Berman, NY Secretary Kathy Nissan, IA Archives Virginia Antia Treasurer Diana Texter, CA Health Michelle Barlak

Board of Directors Judges Education Jo Ann Emrick

Susan Thrasher, IN Legislative Liaison Carolyn Horowitz

Marla Gangler, FL Membership Susan Thrasher

Betty Hodges. CA Newsletter Cheryl Roach

Ellen Murtagh, CT Obedience Roberta Berman

AKC Delegate Public Education Rachel Jonas

Roberta Berman Rescue Michelle Barlak

Tammi Myers 2015 District Governors Standing Rules Susan Thrasher District 1 Carol Wert District 2 Marla Gangler Sunshine Rachel Jonas District 3 Regina Allen District 4 Susan Thrasher Ways N’ Means Mary Gonzalez District 5 Marla Zoz District 6 Barbie Munafo Web Site Jeremy McClister District 7 Valerie Stanert District 8 Christina Caridis

Disclosures: This newsletter is a publication of the American Manchester Terrier Club (AMTC). As such, the Board of Directors and the Editor reserve the right to refuse advertising or submissions which are not in the best interest of the breed or the club, or to cancel any advertising on refund of payments made for unpublished material. Items included in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of the Club, the Board or the Editor. Publication of advertisements should not in any way be considered an endorsement. Articles or letters for submission must be signed and presented in a manner which is not libelous or slanderous to an individual or the AMTC. The editor reserves the right to edit and/or verify all copy. All submissions become property of the AMTC unless otherwise noted. The AMTC newsletter is published quarterly. All rights are reserved. Reproductions of contents, either whole or in part, is not permitted without the written consent of the AMTC.

Subscription rates are $35 per year within the US and $55 per year outside the US via First Class Mail service. All fees must be in US funds, drawn on US banks. Membership inquiries should be directed to the AMTC Secretary as follows:

Kathy Nissen – Secretary 208 South Elm St. Gilman, IA 50106-2029

PUBLISHING DATES AND DEADLINES

Issue Advertising/Article Submission Deadline

August July 28 November October 28 February January 28 May April 28

ADVERTISING INFORMATION

Advertising rates All advertising must be pre-paid, and sent directly Ad Type B/W Color to the AMTC Treasurer. FULL PAGE WITH 1 PHOTO $50.00 $100.00 HALF PAGE WITH PHOTO $30.00 $60.00 QUARTER PAGE $20.00 N/A Checks made payable to AMTC FRONT COVER $200.00 $400.00 BACK COVER $150.00 $300.00 INSIDE FRONT COVER $100.00 $200.00 INSIDE BACK COVER $100.00 $200.00 EXTRA PHOTOS PER AD $20.00 $40.00 each COMPLETE AD LAYOUT $40.00 $40.00 BREEDER LISTING: 1 YEAR $50.00 NA (business card size, no photo) NEW TITLEHOLDERS $10.00 $20.00 PHOTO, (two lines of text) LITTERBOX LISTING W/3 $10.00 N/A GENERATION PEDIGREE – (1/2 page) BRAG LISTING - Subject to $10.00 NA Treasurer: Diana Texter editorial condensation – (¼ 442 Panorama, page no photo) $5.00 for one issue, 150 words Benicia, CA 94510 CLASSIFIED Ads max. $10.00 for a BW photo ad

150 words max. Business card ads $25.00 a year

* Very complex advertising may be subject to additional charges.

5 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hello all

Hope everyone is doing well and your four legged friends are too. The show season is in full swing and I've seen many brags and nice wins by many of our members as well as performance titles being gained. Congrats to all and keep up the hard work. Way to represent our breed. Also I want to encourage everyone to get out with your Manchesters and show them off to the public. We need to get more people interested in our wonderful breed.

The board has been working on the directory and getting the membership renewals finalized. We have had a lot of interest in the new website and several people have taking advantage of the online membership application process. Special thanks to Diane Texter and Kathy Nissen for helping work though the hiccups getting it working correctly. The online bill pay is also going over very well. All of these changes should help our club appeal to newer members.

Plans for the next couple of Nationals are in the works and should be great fun. Also I would like to encourage any one that would like to do more for the club please volunteer for a committee. Contact Kathy for info on what we need.

Thanks again and see you guys around the ring.

Good luck everyone.

Jeremy McClister President AMTC

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Hi everyone – editing this newsletter is a lot like baking a cake. I make the cake four times a year – the same time each quarter every single year – so really you can put it on your calendar, set a timer and count on it. There are a lot of different ingredients that go into it each time: some sweet, some sour, some nutty and also some basics. If I have four of the ten ingredients – and I am waiting on six of them – I can’t make the “cake” when I should, and it’s not really fair to the folks that are waiting and hungry for their cake (or those folks that get me their ingredients on time - bless you!). If I have the same old ingredients every time, the cake will be boring, so it’s super nice when I get spices from all over the country from lots of different people.

We have THE very best breed of dog – and their human companions are pretty awesome too - and I always want our newsletter to reflect that. Please contribute! So here’s to happy baking… or should I say barking? Hope you enjoy this quarter’s “slice”… =)

Cheryl Roach =) Editor Co-owner Lakeway Manchesters [email protected] and/or [email protected]

AMTC WEBMASTER COMMENTS

President Jeremy McClister is the Webmaster for our website. Please send any suggestions & / or additions to him at [email protected]. There is a members’ only section where AMTC documents can be accessed. The site is: https://americanmanchesterterrierclub.wildapricot.org/

Contact your District Governor if you do not have log in information. The online Newsletters are only accessible through this login.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

It's hard to believe it's May already. Where has the time gone!

The club website is up and running and we have received very positive feedback. As with any new venture, we had some glitches that were taken care of so please utilize this venue not only for breed information but for directing those you may come in contact with that are interested in our wonderful breed. There is also a downloadable membership application for those of you that may know of anyone wishing to join the AMTC so feel free to print them and take them with you to shows or classes or give to your 'puppy people' - great to have on hand when potential members ask about the club and joining. If you haven't taken the time to browse through the website, please do so: https://americanmanchesterterrierclub.wildapricot.org/

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If you have any questions, concerns or ideas for something you'd like to see on the website, please feel free to contact the board.

Marla Gangler has graciously agreed to fill out the term of District 2's Governor vacancy. The board would also like to thank Sherrie Brock for stepping in to fill the vacancy when the previous Governor moved out of the district and also for all of her hard work and dedication to the position. Marla is also chairing the 2017 National Specialty which will be held (tentaviely) the Friday before the AKC/Royal Canin Shows in December in Florida. More information will be forthcoming in future newsletters.

The Good Sportsmanship Award goes to Susan Thrasher.

It was brought to the Board's attention that those dogs receiving awards for placements at our National and other AKC Invitationals be recognized for these accomplishments. It was agreed that those dogs attaining placement awards will receive an Honorable Mention in our newsletter so please be sure to provide that information, along with the win photo if you have one, to to me ([email protected]). This includes all venues of exhibition.

It was also discussed and agreed that for Judges' Education Seminars, winning dogs of the past and present, be utilized when possible. This would provide a broader visualization of our breed.

We have approved four memberships the first quarter of 2016 and there are currently seven pending approval.

The Agility Trial held in Auburn, Washington in April and chaired by Elaine Sperry raised approximately $1000.00. Well done! There will be another Agility Trial the end of July in Livermore, California.

Please remember, this is your club so any ideas, concerns, committee volunteers, etc. are welcome.

Respectfully,

Kathy Nissen Am. Manchester Terrier Club Secretary

NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS

PLEASE NOTE: New AMTC members are approved by the AMTC Board. As the Board is seldom familiar with applicants, they rely on current members for input into their decision. Applicant information is printed in the Newsletter to solicit comments, positive and negative, regarding each applicant. Please help by sending all comments in writing (email is fine) to the Secretary Kathy Nissen to be received within 30 days of the postmark on this newsletter.

Please spread the word about our beautiful breed and our club. One idea is to give a newsletter subscription to each new puppy buyer.

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Welcome New Members – We are SO happy that you’ve joined us!

Renae Blankenship Cay Ireland Taylor Blankenship (Jr.) 8549 Applecross Circle 215 Anniston Drive Apex, North Carolina 27539 Sylacauga, Alabama 35150 919-455-7550

256-861-0217 [email protected]

[email protected] Ireland Sun Kissed TMT

NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICANTS

Sabrina and Bette Peterson:

My name is Sabrina Peterson. I am 20 years old and have been involved with Manchester for almost 3 years now and showing just as long.

I got my first Manchester from Dianna Texter. His name is Prince and he is a Champion working on his Grand Championship. My niece, who is 10 years old, almost 11, has been showing him since she was 9. She is involved in Juniors and was the one to completed Prince's championship.

Along with Prince, I also have 3 other Manchester's. Lynx is a Grand Champion working towards her Bronze, Diamond is a Champion working towards her Grand Championship, and Bambi will be attending her first show in May.

I love the Manchester breed and am very excited to see what I can do to help make them an even better breed.

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Dianne Amburgy

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Justin Shook

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John and Carole Guerin

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Robin Gates

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Annette Cole

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21 AMTC JUDGES EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Hi Fellow Manchester lovers!

Just a note to remind you if you would like to become an approved Judges' Education Mentor, a Presenter or Ringside Mentor, please contact me for the qualifications and the application procedure.

Thank you to those that have inquired since the last Newsletter was sent out.

Are there any Artists that would like to work with me on a project? I would need some simple illustrations of our breed. Please contact me for further details at [email protected] or call me at 713 473 7800.

Your help will be truly appreciated!

Thanks,

Jo Ann Emrick Judges' Education Chair Wilane Standard Manchesters

HEALTH REPORT

Dystocia in the Bitch Regina R. Allen DVM

Dystocia is defined as abnormal or difficult parturition (giving birth). Certain dog breeds, such as the bulldog, Chihuahua, Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Yorkshire terrier, are predisposed. Diagnosis is made based on the following criteria: the bitch is in Stage I labor for more than 12 hours, strong Stage II labor for more than 30 minutes, weak Stage II labor for more than 4 hours before the first puppy is born, more than 2 hours pass between births, and/or vulvar discharge is present for 2 hours without delivery of the first puppy. Green-black discharge is normal; however it indicates at least partial separation of at least one placenta, and the puppy or puppies need to be born shortly or oxygen deprivation will result. Additionally, if the bitch is compromised by

HEALTH REPORT, Cont. metritis, pregnancy toxemia, uterine torsion, uterine rupture, uterine horn herniation, sepsis, etc., she will show signs of abdominal pain, weakness, collapse, and shock. All of these are emergency situations!

Both maternal and fetal factors are involved in causing dystocia. Maternal factors include: uterine inertia, inadequate birth canal size, obstruction of a normal birth canal, and lack of normal abdominal muscular function. Fetal factors include: fetal oversize and abnormal positioning.

Uterine inertia is the most common cause of dystocia, and is defined as the lack of normal, sequential uterine contractions and subsequent failure to express the puppies through the birth canal. There are many potential causes of primary uterine inertia, including inherited breed disposition in some large/giant breeds along with those mentioned previously. Other causes are overstretching of the uterine musculature in large litters, insufficient oxytocin release in bitches with very small litters, uterine torsion, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, obesity, age-related changes, and exhaustion.

Dystocia may be treated either medically or surgically. The goal of medical treatment is to augment labor by increasing uterine contractions. This is indicated when the bitch is in good health and condition, the cervix is relaxed and dilated, fetal size is appropriate, and labor has not been prolonged. Oxytocin is the most common drug used to increase uterine contractions. However, it is absolutely contraindicated when there is possibility of an obstruction! Additionally, overusing oxytocin can reduce placental blood supply, causing hypoxia and compromise of the puppies. Calcium needs to be administered in conjunction with oxytocin because it increases the strength of uterine contractions. Bitches may be suffering from hypocalcemia even when blood calcium levels are normal, because it is the ionized form that is needed for uterine contraction. Additionally, fluid replacement to combat dehydration and glucose for hypoglycemic bitches are indicated. The goal of any treatment is to deliver live, vigorous puppies without compromising the heath of the dam. If the breeder has any doubt if their bitch is in trouble, it is better to take her in for a veterinary visit rather than potentially risk her life by waiting too long or administering inappropriate treatments.

Surgical treatment is via a C-section under general anesthesia. This procedure is done as rapidly as feasible to minimize anesthetic depression of the puppies. As the puppies are removed from the uterus, they need to be rubbed vigorously to both stimulate and dry them, and have their mouths suctioned to remove fluid. After they are breathing normally, the umbilical cords need to be tied off about 2-3 cm from the body, and then the umbilical stump disinfected with an iodine solution. Before placing each puppy in a warm box, it should be checked for congenital defects such as a cleft palate or deformed limbs. Neonatal puppies have poor thermoregulation, so it is essential to keep them warm and away from drafts. The bitch should be fully awake from surgery and monitored when she is introduced to her puppies. She may be tired and need to rest, but should be interested in eating and drinking and attentive to her babies. It is important that the puppies nurse, both to ingest colostrum and stimulate the release of oxytocin. “Clean-out” shots are not indicated unless there are no live puppies to nurse.

Definitions: Stage I labor: Begins with the onset of uterine contractions and ends when cervix is fully dilated. It is not easily recognized in the bitch because uterine contractions are not visible externally. The duration is normally 6 – 12 hours, but may last as long as 24 hours. Behavior changes are a more reliable way to determine the beginning of labor. She may be restless, nervous, refuse food, shiver, and pant.

Stage II labor: Begins with full dilation of the cervix and ends with delivery of the puppies. The onset of this stage is obvious, with abdominal muscle contractions and visible effort to expel puppies. On average, puppies are

HEALTH REPORT, Cont. delivered every 30 – 60 minutes, although the bitch may deliver a few puppies then rest before completing delivery.

References: Kustritz, Margaret V. Root. The Practical Veterinarian: Small Animal Theriogenology, Chapter 9. Elsevier Science. 2003.

Regina R. Allen DVM, CTDI, APDT www.goodshepherddogtraining.com, www.regalmanchesters.weebly.com "Some people dream of success, while others wake up and work hard at it." And the pack: HIT UCD AKC/UKC Ch. Sprint CD BN RE AX AXJ OF NAC NJC RS-N JV-E GS-N W-FD/MF ETD CGC TT HOF CHIC (Toy Manchester Terrier) GCh. Quest RA ATD CGC (Toy Manchester Terrier) UKC Ch. Tara CD BN RE JV-N ATD CGC TT CHIC (5 AKC points) (Doberman Pinscher) The visitor: Ch. Sneaky RN NTD (Toy Manchester Terrier) In loving memory of my little man, HIT UCD Ch. Speed Racer CDX RAE AX AXJ NFP FFX-AP ASCA-CD EAS EJC NGC WV-N TN-E RS-O JS-O GS-N W-FD/MF W-SSFD/MF ETD CGC TT HOF (Toy Manchester Terrier - 11/25/01 - 3/12/16)

HEALTH CHAIR REPORT By Michelle Barlak, AMTC Health Chair

If you have a Manchester die suddenly that is under 1 year of age, please consider donating the body for necropsy for the Juvenile Cardiomyopathy study. Contact Michelle Barlak at 585-329-4317 or [email protected] All information will be kept confidential

I'm so pleased to report that we reached our $15,000 goal for the Juvenile Cardiomyopathy genetic study! Thank you so much to all of you who generously donated. The first samples have been shipped off for genotyping. I will continue to report on the study progress as I receive updates from the research team.

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I am currently working on recommendations for screening breeding stock for Legge-Calve-Perthes disease, which will be available in a future newsletter.

th, 2016 May 16 - Important Update: Update for Manchester Terrier/English Toy Terrier Juvenile Cardiomyopathy Study: The results from the samples that were sent for SNP genotyping are very promising. Dr. Eva Furrow from the University of Minnesota reports that based on the results, they will narrow their focus to a small region of chromosomes that contains roughly 20 genes. There, they hope they will find the mutation for JCM. They will keep us updated on their progress. Nothing is guaranteed but this is the outcome we were hoping to get from this important first step in the process. We're on the right path and we have high hopes that this research will result in a test for breeding stock that will help us prevent more deaths from this terrible disease.

Michelle Barlak AMTC Health Chair

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Meet the Breeds at Westminster!

(Special thanks to Shelley Himmelstein for providing these wonderful pictures)

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Did You Paint That Dog's Nails?!?

I got asked that question a lot while we were around other “dog people” at this year's past Eukanuba. My answer was always "Yes. And here's why I did. People were going to meet most of the breeds recognized by the AKC, but at the end of the day, they'll remember the cute little dog with her silver toes”.

Now while you can't paint your dogs' toes silver if you're going to be showing, you can do other things to call attention to your dog and our wonderful breed.

Let your dog wear their sparkly collar, or their fuzzy coat, or spin in circles, or jump up and down; talk about how they sleep upside down in the shape of a pretzel! Just let them be positively memorable. As much as we can expound for hours on the elegance and history of our breed at a public event, we are just one of a number of dogs they will meet on that day.

However if you can make your dog memorable or tell a cute story about your dog, then when the 'Smith' family starts looking for a pet they'll remember that cute little dog with their boundless personality (and their adorable silver nails).

Rachel Jonas Public Education

AMTC RESCUE CHAIR REPORT

Rescue Chair Report The AMTC received a generous $1,500 rescue donation that was made through the AKC Humane Fund. The donation came from rescue supporter and adopter Richard Sager. Thank you to Richard!

Michelle Barlak [email protected]

Michelle Barlak & Tammi Myers

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District 1 (ME, VT, NH, NY, MA, RI, AND CT)

Hi All:

From District 1 Events for 2016: We are planning District 1's Annual Earth dog Test, be held in October the weekend after Montgomery shows.

District 1 will also support the entry's for Standards and Toys at the Putnam Kennel Club (PKC) shows in July. PKC has a new show site. It is much cooler and there is plenty of shade at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park.

Carol Wert District 1 Governor [email protected]

District 2 (WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL)

Members of District 2,

I’ve been asked to step in as acting governor for our District. In addition to serving as a board member for the club, I’m a member of the Southeastern Stewards Association and enjoy stewarding at local shows. In the past, I’ve competed in agility and obedience and currently enjoy conformation, CATs, rally and am dabbling in barn hunt.

At this time, I’m organizing the District 2 2016 Specialty in Orlando in December, 2016. I have also put in a bid for the 2017 National, also in December in Orlando. Any suggestions and help with these specialties will be greatly appreciated. Please be sure to visit the AMTC District 2 Facebook page for current District and AMTC news - and feel free to contact me with any concerns or ideas for the District.

Marla Gangler District 1 Governor Kiro Manchester Terriers [email protected], 352 220-2493

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District 3 (PA, NJ, DE, MD)

District 3's 2016 Specialty was held Saturday, March 19th, as part of the 5-day Celtic Cluster in York, PA. Results are as follows (Please excuse Rau’s odd formatting):

Standard Manchester Terriers: Judge: Betty-Anne Stenmark Best of Breed with Varieties SEL CH MERSEYS MISS DE MEANOR Bred By Exhibitor DOG 1/OS/W ROWDY CREW'S BOOM SHAKE THE ROOM! Bred By Exhibitor BITCH 1/RW BARRCU'S DREAM WEAVER V OAKWOOD Open BITCH 1 ROVING ACRES GUN POWDER AND LEAD Puppy 6 - 9 Mos. BITCH 1/B/BW/W MISHELINS TWICE-BLESSED CHILD V PORICIA Toy Manchester Terriers: Judge: Betty-Anne Stenmark Non-Reg, Veteran BITCH 1 GCH. SAINT LAZARS TOPAZ 12 - 18 Mos. DOG 1/BW/OS/W LAKEWAY'S MARK TWAIN BY MARLER HILL Best of Breed with Varieties B GCH. COTTAGE LAKE'S OUR LADY OF FATIMA Best of Breed with Varieties SEL GCH. CELTIC CROSS' GATHERING STORM Bred By Exhibitor BITCH 1/RW LAKEWAY'S SPERANZA Bred By Exhibitor BITCH 2 MAXIMAL'S HALF PINT HERO Open DOG 1/RW PORICIAS PRECISELY PERFECT AT JADES Open BITCH 1/W MAXIMAL SQUEAK ATTACK, RN (New Champion!) Puppy 6 - 9 Mos. BITCH 1 AEROGEL PORICIA S PAPOY

District 3’s Spring Supported Entry was held on Sunday, March 20th. The Judge was Anne Katona for both Varieties. Standard Manchester Terriers: BOV: CH MERSEYS MISS DE MEANOR BOW and BOS: ROWDY CREW'S BOOM SHAKE THE ROOM!

Toy Manchester Terriers: BOV: GCH. COTTAGE LAKE'S OUR LADY OF FATIMA BOW and BOS: LAKEWAY'S MARK TWAIN BY MARLER HILL SEL: GCH. CELTIC CROSS' GATHERING STORM Non-Reg, Veteran BITCH: GCH. SAINT LAZARS TOPAZ

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Some of the Great Prizes!!

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Pat Hall and her granddaughter

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Michelle Barlak (and a new Champion!) Regina Allen

Richard Roach and Sammy

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Two similar pictures of one wiggly group

Additionally, we are holding a Supported Entry at the Bucks County Kennel Club show on Saturday, May 7th. Results will be in the next Newsletter.

Regina R. Allen DVM, CTDI, APDT, AMTC District 3 Governor

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District 4 (WI, IL, MI, IN, OH)

District 4 is in the process of planning our 2016 District Specialty. No definite plans have been made.

Susan Thrasher District 4 Governor

District 5 (ND, SD, MN, WY, NE, IA, CO, KS, MO)

I really don’t have anything to report this time.

Marla Zoz District 5 Governor

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District 6 (KY, TN, OK, AR, AL, MS, LA, TX)

Greetings,

We made it! Out of winter's clutches and into summer's heat.

We have some exciting news! District 6 will be holding our specialty on November 5th in Knoxville, TN. We plan to have veteran and puppy sweepstakes, as well! Sounds like we may have majors. And as always, we will have food and fun with all our friends. So kindly "save the date" for November 5th and 6th and come on down, up or over to a great venue at a wonderful time of the year.

Hope to see you there!!!

Barbie Munafo District 6 Governor

District 7 (SoCal, SoNev, AZ, NM, HI)

Nothing Submitted

Valerie Stanert Enchante' Manchester Terriers 702-612-7119 [email protected]

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District 8 (AK, WA, MT, OR, ID, NoCal, NoNev, UT) Sunday, May 1, 2016

Dear AMTC Board of Directors, Fellow Governors and members:

Time keeps ticking… We are five months away from the National Specialty, and the members of District 8 are working tirelessly to make this a memorable one for all of our entrants. If you haven’t made travel plans – wait no more. Included with my report you will find several flyers that are not yet available on the AMTC website due to a couple of recent changes: The Breeder’s Seminar and Agility. Please stay posted as we will make this available on the website soon.

Just a quick reminder – District 8 is still offering our second Specialty show at the Woofstock Cluster in June, which includes obedience and rally on Friday, June 10th. For more info for the obedience, please visit Abbadogs at: http://www.abbadogs.lookadalmation.com/shows/conformation-and-obedience/127-06-10-2016- american-manchester-terrier-club-at-solano-fairgrounds

This show always offers great weather, a great time with friends, different costume contests and Tie-Dye Day. We are expecting a large entry in both standards and toys. So come join us for the fun and finish your dogs in the meantime! For conformation information, please visit MB-f: http://www.infodog.com/show/state_show_details.htm?state=ca

Thank you. That is all for now. Please enjoy Sandy Svendson and Taser’s adventure to the AKC Rally National in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Congratulations to a wonderful team!

With the very best regards,

With best regards, Christina Caridis Manchester Terriers AMTC District 8 Govenor 2016 National Specialty Performance Chair AKC Breeder of Merit

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Our Trip to the Rally National 2016 By Sandy Svendsen

Our trip to the Rally National was so much fun!!!

I’ve never flown my dog (Taser, a Manchester Terrier) as “carry on,” so I purchased a Sherpa carrier with wheels and trained Taser to go in the Sherpa just for a few seconds to him spending the night in the Sherpa. Wednesday our flight departed Sacramento at 6 am.

I checked my luggage, and got both mine & Taser’s boarding passes, and up to TSA we went. At TSA they had me remove him from his Sherpa and hold him in my arms with no leash or collar and go to a separate area where they swabbed the front and back of each of my hands and then released me to get my belongings. I kept Taser out of his Sherpa and we walked through the terminal to our gate, and he got a lot of looks as he walked with his tail wagging through the airport as if he owned it.

At the gate I checked in and put Taser in his Sherpa. I even put a stuffed dog in there that he likes to curl up against so he’d be comfy. I flew first class so we were in the first group to board. I put him under the seat in front of me and he slept quietly the entire flight to Denver, while I drank OJ, coffee, and ate a veggie omelet.

When we disembarked the plane in Denver, Taser barked a few times and everyone looked at the Sherpa. I took him out of it and let him walk on leash with me through the terminal to our next gate, where I put him back in his Sherpa and boarded the plane to Tulsa, where he again was under the seat and quiet as a mouse.

At Tulsa, after disembarking I took him out of his Sherpa and we headed to baggage claim, got our rental car, and drove to the host hotel, The Double Tree at the Hilton in Tulsa. The grounds were beautiful, park like, well-groomed and huge, acres of lawn. I checked in and they gave me a bottle of water and a warm chocolate chip cookie, and said anytime you want a warm cookie just come and get one. Our second story room had a wall of windows that faced the lawn with no buildings in sight, so I could leave the curtains open, which was fantastic.

We drove to the fairgrounds, so I’d know where it is for the next morning, which was a straight shot 5 miles down the road. Then went to Tulsa Dog Training School and rented a ring for 40 minutes to train. We did some directed jumping, heeling, and rally. We headed back to the hotel and ordered a delicious dinner; Taser played with his toys, and we went for a walk on the beautiful hotel grounds so Taser would potty and get some more exercise.

Thursday morning I ordered an omelet, OJ, and coffee from room service, took Taser for a long walk on the hotel grounds, and drove to Tulsa Dog Training School to meet friends from California to practice a rally course. We then went to the fairgrounds to check in, pick our 3 X 5 spot to set up at, and get our armbands, novice course maps, pre purchased products (shirts, jackets, etc.), catalog, and AKC gift bag.

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We returned to our hotel to relax and review course maps, and then I went to dinner at a fabulous restaurant owned by one of the local kennel club members. I ordered salmon topped with asparagus topped with crab meat, polka dot Riesling, and coconut cream pie (delicious) and the ambiance was wonderful. Little Taser napped on the front seat of the car under his fleece blanket while I dined.

Friday, the day of the Rally National, I began the day with a vegie omelet, coffee, and OJ and headed to the fairgrounds and parked nice and close. The huge hall was packed with dogs, crates, rings, and people. We walked around, chatted with other people, made some new friends, met people in person that I met on Facebook that live in Tulsa that helped me with restaurant choices and where the unsafe areas were to stay away from.

There were 8 rings and a warm up ring with a person monitoring that exhibitors followed AKC warm up ring rules. The rings ran smoothly and quickly with no down time. A few dogs before our turn, I walked Taser around to wake him up and do our warm up, and then it was our turn to go in the ring.

In we went, executed each exercise correctly, and the judge gave us a perfect score of 100. It was several hours for our next ring because of the lunch break. We warmed up, went into the ring, and had a forge on the fast which caused him to bump into me on the 270 Left, so we got a score of 99. Novice cumulative final results were: both first and second place scores of 200; both third and fourth place scores of 199. Taser and I came in fourth out of 80 dogs in our class!

We took part in the award presentation for the top ten placements of the novice class, where Doug Ljungren VP of Sports & Events gave us our 4th place ribbon and a congratulatory handshake, Pam Manaton Director of Obedience, Rally, & Tracking gave us a plaque and a congratulatory handshake, and we passed by all the judges seated in the ring, on our way out. We then went to have our group class award photos with the judges. Also, I was one of 3 Dee Dee Anderson students of DD’s Dog Training in Lodi that exhibited in the Rally National and all 3 of us placed in the top 4 of our respective classes, so we took a group photo to give her in appreciation.

That night I ordered some skewered shrimp wrapped in bacon and basil pesto on angel hair pasta in mango butter sauce topped with julienned sautéed veggies, cheese cake, and a glass of polka dot Riesling and relaxed in our room. Later Taser and I went for another nice walk on the hotel grounds.

Saturday we awoke at 3:30 am to check out of the hotel, drive to the airport, turn in the rental car, get through TSA and this time I left Taser out of his Sherpa which made the TSA line enjoyable because everyone wanted to pet Taser and people asked lots of questions. The flights home were uneventful except a female flight attendant stopped us on the way to our gate and asked to take a picture of Taser, and on one of the flights the person sitting next to me said “your luggage sneezed.” I explained “my dog’s in there.” She said “You have a dog in there?”

Overall the rally national experience was wonderful. So happy Taser and I flew instead of drove, I picked a nice hotel, we placed in the top 4 in novice, and we represented for Manchester Terriers and Dee Dee Anderson’s DD’s Dog Training.

Editor’s Note: I loved this story – I could almost taste the food! Thanks Sandy for sharing it!

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Hello Cheryl: Here’s a photo of Taser, we are in 4th place, the next to last person on the right. This is the award photo for the 2016 Rally National in Tulsa OK, wherein Taser & I competed in novice and placed 4th. First and second had perfect scores of 200, 3rd & 4th had the second highest scores of 199. Taser is of Debbie Cheney’s Tribute Manchester’s breeding.

AKC DELEGATE’S REPORT Nothing Submitted

Roberta Berman, Your humble AKC delegate

46 Juniors’ News!

Just a reminder to all of our members that the AMTC offers a $250 dollar Stipend to any of the clubs Juniors that qualify for Westminster or Eukanuba to help pay for expenses. Once the Junior member qualifies and is going send an email to the clubs Treasurer and she will then send out a check to help the Junior with their trip. Please help spread the word to all of our Juniors and also help use this to get more young people involved with our breed.

Callie Caoua and Marit Alsager - Westminster Bound!

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Our Juniors are absolutely amazing!!!! Congratulations to Marit Alsager, Taylor Blankenship, Callie Caoua, Gabriel Jonas, Justin Shook, and Dante Zanotto – you all make us all so very very proud and bring wonderful positive attention to our breed!!

Justin Shook winning Best Junior Handler in Show at the All Terrier Show in Northern Calif. Justin Shook with Jack – GCh JetCitys Cactus Jack CA

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Justin Shook

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Dante Zanotto finished out 2015 as the #1 Junior for Manchester Terriers 6 years in a row and qualified again for Eukanuba and Westminster. Dante's excited for 2016 to show his new puppy which will be his third generation bred by junior dog

Also, Dante's bred by puppy went WB and BOV over specials at her first show out at 6 months of age. This was at the Nor Cal Toy Fanciers specialty in Feb. where she picked up a 4 point major.

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Dante Zanotto

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Callie Caoua - May 7th - What a great start to the weekend with Harlem!

Best Junior Handler in Bucyrus!

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Three sweet things!!! Callie, Marit and …. =)

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Taylor Blankenship got Best Junior lately. Taylor has qualified what used to be Eukanuba already too

Taylor went OH Group 1 in Columbiana, AL

Taylor and Stan were BOV and OHBOB and OH Group 4 in Lumberton, NC

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Taylor and Airy went OH Best in Show in Columbiana, AL

Taylor went Select and OH Group 2 and Group 1 in Lumberton, NC

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Gabriel Jonas

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No – we didn’t forget Marit Alsager! Not a whole lot of Junior news at this time. She did take reserve best in show at the Oakland County KC dog show which had 2088 dogs!

Callie and Marit!

58 Breed Standings

59 Breed Standings, Cont.

60 Request for Mentors

Our club needs more Mentors – you may qualify and not know it! If you do, please contact your District Governor or JoAnn Emrick, [email protected] ,and let them know you’d like to help.

61 NEW TITLES

NEW TITLES – JANUARY 2016 Champion,Manchester Terriers (Toy) CH Passport Sea Air,B,RN27751501,1-Jan-15,17-Jan-16 GCH CH Fwaggles Tragically Hip, 1-Oct-11 Rosewood Black Clover, 1-Sep-14 Owner: Taylor Blankenship & Mrs. Joyce DeBraganca Breeder: Arvind DeBraganca & Joyce de Braganca

Grand Champion,Manchester Terriers (Standard GCH CH Cashlane's Incantation,B,RN27348503,31-Oct-14,7-Jan-16 CH Wilane's Undeniable, 1-Nov-01 GCH CH Oasis Blue Lagoon, 1-Aug-13 Owner/Breeder: Shelley Cafferty

GCH CH Medley's Warp Speed,B,RN27168203,13-Aug-14,21-Jan-16 GCH CH Medley's War Hunt, 1-Nov-11 GCH CH Medley's Hot Tamale RN, 1-Jan-15 Owner: Tamara Myers Breeder: Edwina Smargiasso & Tamara Myers

Grand Champion,Manchester Terriers (Toy) GCH CH Noble's Feels Like The First Time At Burmack,D,RN26631201,7-Dec-13,31- Jan-16 CH Burmack's Pumpkin Pie, 1-Oct-06 CH Toria Wild Sage Of Salutaire, 1-Jan-11 Owner/B reeder: James Burrows & Charlotte Fielder & Victoria Herbert-Thorsland & Trina Taylor

Rally Novice GCH CH Y-Not I Wanna Be A Rockstar RN,D,RN18645601,31-Jan-09,16-Jan-16 GCH CH Shal-Mar's Mancunian Hot Rock UDX RE, 1-Aug-09 CH Y-Not Wish Upon A Star CD RA, 1-Aug-09 Owner: Randall Osborne & Regina Osborne Breeder: Regina Osborne & Barbara Odell & Randall Osborne

Rally Advanced GCH CH Jetcity Pants On Fire RA OA OAJ OF CA,B,RN22819305,11-Mar-11,16-Jan-16 GCH CH Medley's Muy Caliente At Jetcity RN, 1-Dec-09 GCH CH Bellflower I Believe In Nola BN RA CGCA, 1-Nov-11 Owner/Breeder: Lisa Nonog & Elaine Sperry

Rally Excellent Tollchester Black Vortex CD RE AXP AJP XFP,D,RN23716401,1-Apr-06,22-Jan-16 CH Oakwoods Evan Of Caerleon, 1-Mar-07 CH Demonmoon Black Star Owner: Lale Aksu Breeder: Simone Sortwell

Tribute's Belle Of The Ball RE,B,RN21739605,23-Oct-10,31-Jan-16 GCH CH Toria Royalty In The Making, 1-Jul-08 CH Toria Secrets Of Perfection, 1-Apr-11 Owner: Crystyl Hollister Breeder: Deborah Cheney & Victoria Herbert-Thorsland

Master Silver Agility Jetcity Dragon Fire Flyz CDX RE MXS MJS XF T2B2 CA,D,RN15036301,21-Oct-07,22- Jan-16 CH Bellflower Ebony Fireglow, 1-Jan-08 CH MACH2 Caldecs Lmn Firefly CD RE MXS MJC OF T2B, 1-Jan-08 Owner: Elaine Sperry & Lisa Nonog Breeder: Lisa Nonog

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GCH CH MACH Medley's Picante Y Sabrosa RA MXS MJS OF,B,RN17015804,5-May-08,3- Jan-16, 1-May-13 CH Kreuzritters Beau Jangles, 1-Nov-08 CH Medley's The Hot Rock, 1-Nov-08 Owner: Christina Caridis Breeder: Jeff Layne & Tamara Myers & Renee Vogel

Master Gold Agility 3 "GCH CH MACH4 Redfern's Super Trooper, Lights Are Gonna Find Me MXG3 MJB3 MXF MFS TQX T2B6",D,RN18451606,27-Feb-09,22-Jan-16 CH Shal-Mar's Lucas McCain, 1-Sep-04 CH Mickalady's Jasmine Tea 4 Two, 1-Jul-09 Owner: Bonnie Boskovitch & Irene Diritsky Breeder: Irene Diritsky & Brenda Gala

Master Agility Excellent Preferred MACH3 Rocrill Fast-N-Furious MXG MJC MXP MJP2 MJPB XF T2B,D,RN09865303,26-Sep- 05,15-Jan-16 Trilogy's Master Design, 1-Mar-06 Trilogy Fire On Ice Rocrill, 1-Mar-06 Owner: Beth Mathews-Bradshaw Breeder: Nancy Elliott & Theresa Pavlica

Master Agility Excellent Preferred 5 CH Caldecs Lily Of The Valley BN RE MX MXJ MXP5 MXPS MJP4 MJPB NF NFP T2BP CAX,B,RN10063302,27-Apr-05,24-Jan-16 CH MACH2 Kreuzritters Touch The Flame CD RE MXS MJB2 MJP OF T2B CA, 1-Dec-06 Kreuzritters Oppsy Daisy Owner: Susan Ramsbottom & Pat Calder Breeder: Patricia A Calder & Elizabeth Sanford

Master Silver Agility Preferred CH Caldecs Lily Of The Valley BN RE MX MXJ MXP5 MXPS MJP4 MJPB NF NFP T2BP CAX,B,RN10063302,27-Apr-05,24-Jan-16 CH MACH2 Kreuzritters Touch The Flame CD RE MXS MJB2 MJP OF T2B CA, 1-Dec-06 Kreuzritters Oppsy Daisy,B,RM36129302 Owner: Susan Ramsbottom & Pat Calder Breeder: Patricia A Calder & Elizabeth Sanford

Excellent Agility Jumper GCH CH Levendi's She Enters With Fire Medley RN AXJ,B,RN24960801,24-Jan-13,1- Jan-16 GCH CH Medley's Joker's Gamble, 1-May-13 GCH CH MACH Medley's Picante Y Sabrosa RA MXS MJS OF, 1-May-13 Owner/Breeder: Christina Caridis

Preferred Agility Champion CH PACH Caldecs Lily Of The Valley BN RE MX MXJ MXP5 MXPS MJP4 MJPB PAX NF NFP T2BP CAX,B,RN10063302,27-Apr-05,31-Jan-16 MACH2 Kreuzritters Touch The Flame CD RE MXS MJB2 MJP OF T2B CA, 1-Dec-06 Kreuzritters Oppsy Daisy Owner: Susan Ramsbottom & Pat Calder Breeder: Patricia A Calder & Elizabeth Sanford

Preferred Agility Excellent CH PACH Caldecs Lily Of The Valley BN RE MX MXJ MXP5 MXPS MJP4 MJPB PAX NF NFP T2BP CAX,B,RN10063302,27-Apr-05,31-Jan-16 CH MACH2 Kreuzritters Touch The Flame CD RE MXS MJB2 MJP OF T2B CA, 1-Dec-06 Kreuzritters Oppsy Daisy Owner: Susan Ramsbottom & Pat Calder Breeder: Patricia A Calder & Elizabeth Sanford

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Coursing Ability CH Enchante' Heir To The Throne CA,B,RN26180201,16-Dec-13,17-Jan-16, 1-Jul-15 GCH CH Oasis Razzmatazz CA,1-Oct-13 GCH CH Ambricks Tailor Made Oasis, 1-Jul-12 Owner: Valerie Stanert & Blair Stanert Breeder: Valerie Stanert & Gary Anderson & Judy Anderson & Marla Zoz

NEW TITLES – FEBRUARY 2016

Grand Champion,Manchester Terriers (Toy) GCH CH Beech Tree Junior Devil,D,RN13639201,26-Jul-06,28-Feb-16,1-Sep-09 CH Jeremar's Absolute Justice, 1-Dec-05 CH Clayburnele's Crystal Solitare, 1-May-04 Owner: Ronald R Slik & Sheila T Slik Breeder: Michele R Tucker

Rally Novice CH Tribute To Infinity And Beyond RN,D,RN21739602,23-Oct-10,19-Feb-16, 1-Nov-12 GCH CH Toria Royalty In The Making, 1-Jul-08 CH Toria Secrets Of Perfection, 1-Apr-11 Owner: Stuart Bettencourt Breeder: Deborah Cheney & Victoria Herbert-Thorsland

Master Bronze Agility GCH CH Jetcity Southern Comfort MX MXB MXJ MJB OF T2B CA,B,RN24212601,31-Jul- 12,6-Feb-16 GCH CH Oasis Hi Jack The Show, 1-Nov-09 Jetcity Hotchickolatte, 1-Nov-12 Owner: Linda Zaeske & Karen Langlois & Lisa Nonog Breeder: Lisa Nonog & Jaya Joshi & Pria Joshi

Master Silver Jumper 3 "GCH CH MACH4 Redfern's Super Trooper, Lights Are Gonna Find Me MXG3 MJS3 MXF MFS TQX T2B6",D,RN18451606,27-Feb-09,20-Feb-16 CH Shal-Mar's Lucas McCain, 1-Sep-04 CH Mickalady's Jasmine Tea 4 Two, 1-Jul-09 Owner: Bonnie Boskovitch & Irene Diritsky Breeder:Irene Diritsky & Brenda Gala

Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 5 CH PACH Caldecs Lily Of The Valley BN RE MX MXJ MXP5 MXPS MJP5 MJPS PAX NF NFP T2BP CAX,B,RN10063302,27-Apr-05,7-Feb-16 CH MACH2 Kreuzritters Touch The Flame CD RE MXS MJB2 MJP OF T2B CA, 1-Dec-06 Kreuzritters Oppsy Daisy Owner: Susan Ramsbottom & Pat Calder Breeder: Patricia A Calder & Elizabeth Sanford

Master Silver Jumper Preferred CH PACH Caldecs Lily Of The Valley BN RE MX MXJ MXP5 MXPS MJP5 MJPS PAX NF NFP T2BP CAX,B,RN10063302,27-Apr-05,7-Feb-16 MACH2 Kreuzritters Touch The Flame CD RE MXS MJB2 MJP OF T2B CA, 1-Dec- 06,Kreuzritters Oppsy Daisy Owner: Susan Ramsbottom & Pat Calder Breeder: Patricia A Calder & Elizabeth Sanford

Canine Good Citizen MACH Tempest The Bravo UD RE MXB MJS OF CA RATN CGC,D,RN08387608,15-Jun-05,22- Feb-16 CH Rosewood Slick Scooter, 1-Jul-03 CH Rosewood Cinderella, 1-Sep-05 Owner: Katie Meyer, Breeder: Paula T Hradkowsky

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Advanced Canine Good Citizen Tempest The Jumping Jack CDX BN RE MX MXB MXJ MJB OF CA CGCA,D,RN20726203,20- May-10,28-Feb-16 CH Tempest Sense And Sensibility CD RE, 1-Nov-09 CH Rosewood Sophisticated Lady, 1-Sep-10 Owner: Mrs. Katie Meyer Breeder: Paula T Hradkowsky

NEW TITLES – MARCH 2016

Champion,Manchester Terriers (Toy) CH Dream Maker's Sweet Molly Malone,B,RN26811101,18-May-14,17-Mar-16 CH Firefly's Ring Of Fire, 1-Oct-13 GCH CH Dream Maker's Fantasy Walela,B, 1-Oct-13 Owner/Breeder: Susan G Thrasher

CH Heaven Hi's Hot Diggity To Marjani,D,RN26693603,5-May-14,17-Mar-16 CH Heaven Hi's Keystone, 1-Dec-11 CH Marlace Justa Breezy Melody, 1-Apr-14 Owner: Julie A Hartigan Breeder: Jerri Hobbs

CH Heaven Hi's Once In A Lifetime,D,RN26693604,5-May-14,18-Mar-16 CH Heaven Hi's Keystone, 1-Dec-11 CH Marlace Justa Breezy Melody, 1-Apr-14 Owner: Stephen W Stricker Breeder: Jerri Hobbs

Champion,Manchester Terriers (Toy) CH Maximal Squeak Attack RN,B,RN24479902,1-Sep-12,19-Mar-16 CH Burmack's Pumpkin Pie, 1-Oct-06 Bleu Springs Dot Net ME,1-Dec-11 Owner: Michelle Barlak & Regina R Allen D.V.M Breeder: Michelle Barlak

Grand Champion,Manchester Terriers (Standard) GCH CH Mersey Miss D Meanor,B,RN16098003,7-Sep-07,20-Mar-16,1-Nov-12 Mersey Dare To Compare CH Mersey Gunna B Grand Owner: Laura Rice Breeder: Tomes & Jennifer Tomes

Grand Champion,Manchester Terriers (Toy) GCH CH Evrmor Inxs Of Blackwood RN,D,RN26939001,29-May-14,17-Mar-16 GCHB CH Fwaggles Tragically Hip, 1-Oct-11 GCH CH Evrmor Gift Of Grace, 1-Oct-14 Owner: Lew Olson Breeder: Maxine Fox & Janna P Morgan & Lou A Novosad D.V.M.

GCH CH Passport Sea Air,B,RN27751501,1-Jan-15,13-Mar-16 GCHB CH Fwaggles Tragically Hip, 1-Oct-11 Rosewood Black Clover, 1-Sep-14 Owner: Taylor Blankenship & Mrs. Joyce DeBraganca Breeder: Arvind DeBraganca & Joyce de Braganca

Preferred Companion Dog Excellent Inkwoods Yankee Doodle Dandy CD PCDX BN RAE,D,RN19018101,1-Jul-09,6-Mar-16 CH Excalibur's Perfect Storm, 1-Dec-01 CH Inkwoods Caryon Christobel CD RN NA NAJ, 1-Oct-09 Owner: Evilene J Miller & Jean Good Breeder: Jean Good & Virginia Antia

NEW TITLES, Cont. Rally Excellent CH Just Misselle CD BN RE,B,RN22738802,13-Mar-11,12-Mar-16 CH Salutoria Stacked And Dangerous, 1-Nov-11 CH Toria Just As Good As It Gets, 1-Apr-08 Breeder: Ms. Annette Bujold Owner: Victoria Herbert-Thorsland & Linda Hurley & Carol Ross

Rally Advanced Excellent MACH Jetcity Dragon Fire Flyz CDX RAE MXS MJS XF T2B2 CA,D,RN15036301,21-Oct- 07,26-Mar-16 CH Bellflower Ebony Fireglow, 1-Jan-08 CH MACH2 Caldecs Lmn Firefly CD RE MXS MJC OF T2B, 1-Jan-08 Owner: Elaine Sperry & Lisa Nonog Breeder: Lisa Nonog

Excellent Agility Jumper Preferred CH Neverland's Gold Star CD RE AX OAJ AJP XF CAX CGCA,D,RN11387303,22-Apr- 06,25-Mar-16 CH Neverland's Moody Blue CDX RN OA OAP OAJ OJP, 1-Sep-06 CH Inkwood Ice Pop UD RAE2 OA OAJ NAP NJP NFP CA, 1-Sep-06 Owner: Roberta Berman & Stuart Berman Breeder: Roberta L Berman

Master Silver Jumper MACH Maximal's Put Your Money Where Your Mouse Is MXB MJS NF T2B,B,RN22943103,5-Jun-11,5-Mar-16 CH Bleu Spring William Th' Conqueror JE, 1-Sep-07 Bleu Springs Dot Net ME, 1-Dec-11 Owner: Beth Mathews-Bradshaw Breeder: Michelle Barlak

Master Excellent Jumper Preferred Neverland's Golden Girl CD RE AX AXJ MXP2 MJP XF MFP CGCA,B,RN11387301,22-Apr- 06,12-Mar-16 CH Neverland's Moody Blue CDX RN OA OAP OAJ OJP, 1-Sep-06 CH Inkwood Ice Pop UD RAE2 OA OAJ NAP NJP NFP CA, 1-Sep-06 Owner: Stuart Berman & Roberta L Berman Breeder: Roberta L Berman

Master Excellent Jumper Preferred 3 MACH3 Rocrill Fast-N-Furious MXG MJC MXP MJP3 MJPB XF T2B,D,RN09865303,26-Sep- 05,12-Mar-16 Trilogy's Master Design, 1-Mar-06 Trilogy Fire On Ice Rocrill, 1-Mar-06 Owner: Beth Mathews-Bradshaw Breeder: Nancy Elliott & Theresa Pavlica

Time 2 Beat 2 MACH Vesta Ck's Ping Pong MXB MJB OAP AJP T2B2,B,RN12403705,3-Oct-06,6-Mar-16 CH Vesta Ck's Tsunami Of Darkside, 1-Jan-07 CH Vesta Ck's Omega Of St Lazar, 1-Dec-05 Owner: Beth Mathews-Bradshaw Breeder: Meta Earthling

Coursing Ability, CH Rosewood Last Dance CA,B,RN27227001,15-Sep-14,6-Mar-16 GCH CH Rustic Lane Mad Max, 1-Sep-13 GCH CH Rosewood Goddess Of Love, 1-Nov-13 Owner: Betty Hodges & Michelle Paulin & Dianna L Texter Breeder: Betty Hodges

NEW TITLES, Cont.

Canine Good Citizen Zydeco's Capital Gain CGC,B,RN24533601,15-Apr-12,12-Jul-15 CH Zydeco's I'Ve Got A Secret, 1-Jan-13 CH Zydeco's Likely Candidate, 1-Jan-13 Owner: Alexis Kiefer Breeder: Alexis Kiefer & Mrs. Barbara O'Dell

NEW TITLES , Cont.

Therapy Dog Novice CH Mills' Taylormade Titus PCD BN RE THDN,D,RN09150602,10-Jun-05,1-Mar-16 CH Saint Lazar Strikes Back, 1-Apr-04 CH Layclyf Melinda Mills, 1-Dec-05 Owner: Fay Taylor Breeder: Martha Mills

2nd Vice President Roberta Berman prepares the new titles

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73 Upcoming Events

Designated Specialty Thursday Wednesday MB-F Inc. American Manchester Terrier June May (336) 379- Club 09 25 9352 Event No: 2016058608 2016 2016 mbf@ Solano County Fairgrounds infodog.com 900 Fairgrounds Drive Vallejo, CA Pended Add to My Events List Get Club Info Club Map

Come out for 4 fun days of shows……… You will love it !!!! Part of the Woofstock Circuit. I hope you can all make it. - Jeanette Tonini

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN DOG SHOW

November 5 and 6, 2016 - AMTC District 6 Specialty and Supported Entry

Chilhowee Park - Jacobs Building

3301 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee

Prizes! Fun!! Prizes!! More Fun!!! More Prizes!!! BUILDING MAJORS! BBQ!!!

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Upcoming Events. Cont.

AMTC Breeder’s Education Seminar We are very happy to host Dr. Carol Beuchat PhD, Scientific Director of the Institute of Canine Wednesday Biology, for the Breeder’s Seminar. Dr. Beuchat has extensive knowledge with small gene pools and September how to properly manage limited populations. 14, 2016 Whether you have been breeding for decades or After the want to start, you will not want to miss this National seminar. Specialty Shows Staybridge Dr. Carol Beuchat PhD is a vertebrate biologist with broad expertise and research experience that encompasses physiology, Hotel - ecology, behavior, and evolution of every vertebrate group except fishes Fairfield, (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians). She has over 30 years of experience California working in both the field and the laboratory, asking questions about the .com interactions of animals with their environment and the mechanisms they use to cope with particular physiological challenges. Her background in comparative biology and an interest in the biology of dogs motivated the formation of the Institute of Canine Biology as a means of bringing scientists studying various aspects of canine biology together with the dog breeders and owners who have vast collective experience and knowledge of dogs.

The increasing number of genetic disorders in dogs are a huge concern for breeders, who lack the tools and resources to address these problems. At the same time, there is a revolution in genetic research fueled by the discovery of the dog as a model animal in which to study genetic disease in humans. The possibilities for fruitful interaction between the scientists and the dog breeders and owners are potentially endless.

Carol sits on the Board of the Mongolian Bankhar Dog Project, and she is a member of the Species Survival Commission of the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) at the International Union for Conservation of Nature. She has an English Springer Spaniel from Finland named Finn. http://www.instituteofcaninebiology.org/carol-beuchat-phd.html

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THE AMTC NATIONAL WILL BE HELD IN VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA

LAKE COUNTY KC & SIR FRANCIS DRAKE KC CIRCUIT

SOLANO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2016

HOST HOTEL IS THE STAYBRIDGE SUITES IN FAIRFIELD, CA

NATIONAL JUDGE: LYDIA COLEMAN HUTCHINSON

SWEEPS: AMY RUTHERFORD

JUDGES FOR THE COMPANION SHOWS: BRAD JENKINS, SUE GOLDBERG, ANN SAVORY BOLUS

DISTRICT 7 AND DISTRICT 8 WILL BE HOLDING SPECIALTIES

JUDGES TBD

Agility: Golden Gate Pembroke Welsh Corgi Fanciers All-Breed Trial Sept. 9th – 11th. AMTC will support Manchesters 10th and 11th.

Lynda Tjarks – trial secretary Event No: 2016160706 (702) 983-3047 [email protected] www.lyndatjarksagility.com

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Address: 4775 Business Center Dr., Fairfield, CA 94534 Phone: (707) 863-0900

This suburban, all-suite hotel is 4 miles from the Budweiser Tasting Room, 5 miles from the Jelly Belly Candy Co. factory, and 12 miles from Travis Air Force Base.

Airy 1 and 2-bedroom suites with full kitchens include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. All offer sitting areas and pull-out sofas.

Complimentary amenities include hot breakfast, parking, laundry facilities, evening wine and beer receptions, and grassy areas for the dogs. There is also a fitness room and a business center. Pets are welcome for a onetime fee of $75.00.

ROOMS AND RATES Single Suite - $123.00 Studio Double Suite -$132.00 Triple Suite -$176.00 2 Bedrooms Cutoff date for these rates is August 13th, 2016

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More information will be coming as it is finalized, and put on the AMTC website.

SCHEDULE FOR NATIONAL WEEK SEPTEMBER Fri./Sat./ Sun. 9-11 Tuesday 13 Wednesday 14 Thursday 15 Friday 16 Saturday 17 Sunday 18 Agility Trials BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST Golden Gate Welcome to Host National Show Distric 8 Specialty District 7 Specialty Distict 8 Supported District 8 Supported Pembroke Welsh Hotel at at Solano at Fairgrounds at Fairgrounds Entry at Fairgrounds Entry at Fairgrounds Corgi Fanciers Staybridge in Fairgrounds in Event# 2016058624 Lake County KC Sir Francis Drake KC Sir Francis Drake KC Event# 2016160706 Fairfield Vallejo Closing Date 8/31/16 Closing Date 8/31/16 Closing Date 8/31/16 Closing Date 8/31/16 Event# 2016058614 Specialty & Sweepstakes Event# 2016 Event# 2016044601 Event# 2016044602 Light dinner - with EARLY CLOSING DATE Lake County KC Lake County KC Obedience & Rally Trial Obedience & Rally Trial wine & beer Closing date 8/26/16 at hotel Light dinner - with Light dinner - with Banquet & Awards Free Night Light dinner - with wine & beer wine & beer at Champagne Room Hospitality Room Wine & beer at hotel at hotel in the Homewood Suites Opens. Pickup your at hotel Hotel which is across the Welcome Bag Board Meeting Annual Meeting parking lot from the Breeding Seminar at Staybridge in Staybridge Judges Education evening event at Free Night Conference Room Seminar in the evening Staybridge Conference

ADVERTISING IN NATIONAL CATALOG Deadline: July 15, 2016 Send advertisement to: Karen Cornell 402 Solano Drive Benica, CA 94510 Catalog Advertising Full Page ~ with picture ~ $40.00 Full Page ~ no photo ~ $30.00 Inside Front Cover or Inside Back Cover ~ $50.00 Outside Back Cover ~ $60.00 Half Page ~ Well Wisher Ads ~ $20.00 Quarter Page Business Card ~ $10.00 Ads must be received 7 weeks before show. Deadline: July 15, 2016 Mail payment made out to: AMTC Jeanette Tonini, 480 Dallas Drive, Campbell, CA 95008 Phone (408) 377-3146

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The National and District 8 Trophy Funds Need Your Support ALL DONATIONS LARGE OR SMALL WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. We accept monetary or donated items. Jeanette Tonini, Show Chair, AMTC 480 DALLAS DRIVE CAMPBELL, CALIFOIRNA 95008 [email protected]

Phone: 408-377-3146, Cell: 408-460-9812 TROPHY INFORMATION Make checks out the AMTC 2016 National or AMTC District 8 Specialty. Please contact Jeanette Tonini, Show Chair, if you need additional information. Send your checks marked for the AMTC National or District 8 Specialty, to the AMTC If you wish to make a straight contribution, we will have different donation levels: Platinum $151.00 & over, Gold $101-$150.00, Silver $51.00 - $100 and Bronze $5.00 - $50.00. Please make a contribution to District 8’s Trophy Fund. Watch for more information on the AMTC Web Site www.americanmanchester.org

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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2016 NATIONAL TROPHY DONATIONS LIST

Donations can be made in a person’s name, kennel name of deceased dog’s name

Best of Breed $75, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed $70,

PLEASE INDICATE WHETHER STANDARD OR TOY Best of Variety $55, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety $55, Best of Winners $20, Winners Dog $45, Winners Bitch, $45 Reserve Winners Dog $30, Reserve Winners Bitch, $30 High in Trial in Obedience $55, Jr. Showmanship $50

PLEASE SELECT A CLASS OR PLACEMENT & INDICATE WHETHER STD. OR TOY, DOGS OR BITCHES 1st thru 4th Place in All Classes $40, 1st place $20, 2nd Place $10, 3rd $10 4th Place $10

Best Toy Puppy in Sweepstakes $25, Best Standard Puppy in Sweepstakes $25 Best Toy Veteran $25, Best Standard Veteran $25 Grand Best Puppy in Sweepstakes $35, Grand Best Veteran in Sweepstakes $35

WE WILL BE OFFERING THE FOLLOWING CLASSES IN BOTH VARIETIES AND SEXES 6-9 puppy, 9-12 puppy, 12-18 months, Novice, Amateur Owner Handler, BBEX, American Bred, Open classes Toys 7 lbs. & under, 7 to 12 lbs. Standards over 12 lbs. under 16, over 16 under 22, Veterans 7-10 yrs, Veterans 10 yrs & over, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace & Team

Manchester Terrier Obedience, Rally, and Agility Trials

Name______

Listing you would like in catalog______

Variety/Class/Classes______Amount $______

You may also make a donation to the General Fund for the National or District 8, host for the 2016 National.

Trophy Fund: Amount $______Make check payable to AMTC- Jeanette Tonini, 408 Dallas Drive, Campbell, Calif. 95008

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Prizes for the 2016 National District 8 Specialty

PUPPY/JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES REGULAR & NON REGULAR CLASSES

Best of BREED in Sweepstakes $35.00 Best of BREED in Specialty Show $75.00

Best of Opposite Sex to Best Best of Opposite to Best of BREED in $35.00 $70.00 BREED in Sweepstakes Specialty Show

Best of Variety in Sweepstakes - Best of Variety in Specialty Show TOY N / $25.00 $55.00 TOY N / STD N Texter STD N Texter/Berrend

Best of Opposite Sex Variety in Best of Opposite Sex in Variety in Specialty $25.00 $55.00 Sweepstakes TOY / STD Show TOY / STD

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Winners Dog TOY / STD $45.00

Best of BREED Veteran in $25.00 Reserve Winners Dog TOY / STD $30.00 Sweepstakes

Best Of Opposite Sex to Best of $25.00 Winners Bitch TOY / STD $45.00 BREED in Veteran Sweepstakes

Best of Variety Veteran in $25.00 Reserve Winners Bitch TOY / STD $30.00 Sweepstakes TOY / STD

Best Of Opposite Sex Variety in Veteran Sweepstakes TOY / $25.00 Best of Winners TOY / STD $20.00 STD

Best Puppy Puppy Dogs 6-9 mos TOY / STD $20.00

Best Puppy in Specialty Show $25.00 Puppy Dogs 9-12 mos TOY / STD $20.00

Best Opposite Sex Puppy in $25.00 12-18 mos Dogs TOY / STD $20.00 Specialty

Best Puppy TOY / STD $25.00 Novice Dog TOY /STD $20.00

Best Opposite Sex Puppy TOY $25.00 Amateur Owner-Handler Dogs TOY / STD $20.00 / STD

Best Bred By Exhibitor Bred By Exhibitor Dogs TOY / STD $20.00

Best Bred By Exhibitor in Regular $25.00 American Bred Dogs TOY / STD $20.00 Classes - TOY / STD

PLEASE ~ CIRCLE YOUR VARIETY, SHOWS & CLASSES. GIVE 1ST & 2ND CHOICES IF Open Dogs Under 7 lbs $20.00 POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.

AMTC 2016 NATIONAL TOYS Open Dogs 7 - 12 lbs $20.00

AMTC 2016 NATIONAL STDS Open Dogs Under 16 lbs $20.00

AMTC 2016 DISTRICT 8 TOYS Open Dogs 16-22 lbs $20.00

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Highest Scoring Dog in Trial HIT Sat Best of BREED in Specialty Show $75.00 $55.00 Caridis HIT Sun Dist 7

Best of Opposite to Best of BREED in $70.00 $50.00 Specialty Show Best Junior Handler

Best of Variety in Specialty Show TOY N / $55.00 Stud Dog TOY / STD $20.00 STD N Texter/Berrend

Best of Opposite Sex in Variety in Specialty $55.00 Brood Bitch TOY / STD $20.00 Show TOY / STD

Winners Dog TOY / STD $45.00 Veteran Dog 7- 10 TOY / STD $20.00

Reserve Winners Dog TOY / STD $30.00 Veteran Dog 10 & over TOY / STD $20.00

Winners Bitch TOY / STD $45.00 Veteran Bitches 7 to 10 yrs TOY / STD $20.00

Reserve Winners Bitch TOY / STD $30.00 Veteran Bitch 10 & over TOY / STD $20.00

Best of Winners TOY / STD $20.00 Brace TOY / STD $20.00

Puppy Dogs 6-9 mos TOY / STD $20.00 Team TOY / STD $20.00

Puppy Dogs 9-12 mos TOY / STD $20.00 Puppy Bitches 6-9 mos TOY / STD $20.00

12-18 mos Dogs TOY / STD $20.00 Puppy Bitches 9-12 mos TOY / STD $20.00

Novice Dog TOY /STD $20.00 12-18 mos Bitches TOY / STD $20.00

Amateur Owner-Handler Dogs TOY / STD $20.00 Novice Bitch TOY / STD $20.00

Amateur Owner-Handler Bitches TOY / Bred By Exhibitor Dogs TOY / STD $20.00 $20.00 STD

American Bred Dogs TOY / STD $20.00 Bred By Exhibitor Bitches TOY / STD $20.00

Open Dogs Under 7 lbs $20.00 American Bred Bitches TOY / STD $20.00

Open Dogs 7 - 12 lbs $20.00 Open Bitches Under 7 lbs $20.00

Open Dogs Under 16 lbs $20.00 Open Bitches 7 - 12 lbs $20.00

Open Dogs 16-22 lbs $20.00 Open Bitches Under 16 lbs $20.00

Comments For Your Dedications: Open Dogs 16-22 lbs $20.00

NEWS AND NOTES

Please send your information to AMTC Newsletter Editor Cheryl Roach at [email protected] or [email protected] to have stories, paid advertisements, info, events, photos, etc.... added to the next Newsletter which will come out in August 2016 (deadline July 28th).

EVERYONE is welcome and invited to contribute to the newsletter – it is only as good as you make it!

Editor's Recurring Notes: If you want to receive a hard copy (or "snail mail" copy) of the newsletter please email me your name and address to [email protected] or send me a letter with your name and address to - Cheryl Roach, 817 Plainview Drive, Dandridge, TN 37725. My home phone number is 865-484-0455 (from 9 am - 9 pm only please) if you have any questions. I work and live on the East Coast, so it will sometimes take me many many days to get back to you if you leave me a phone message. Snail mail (or email) is actually WAY better because then I have a written record. I put these all on my desk in a pile until I work on the newsletter so you will not hear from me right away. If you'd like to receive your copy on line (and save a tree, postage and handling) please let me know that also

ADDITIONALLY - Please note that at the very back of the newsletter there are several forms which need to be emailed or snail mailed back (membership renewal, volunteer form, ATC stud form) that may interest you.

Merit's Pi in the Sky owned by Marit Alsager, and Drs Judi Fleischaker and Mark Alsager

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Cutest excuse for late dues ever (From Bonnie Keith)

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Corrections to your AMTC Member Directory – None! Hooray!

Taya has a friend (from Carla Soto)

Have you heard about “Barn Hunt”??

When I set off in March 2013 to attend the AKC National Agility trials held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I had no idea what an adventure I was getting ready to take. My main intention of that trip was to walk around and watch some wonderful agility dogs competing, to hopefully see some great collies from other parts of the country, and to do a little research gathering about some small dog breeds that I had been considering as an addition to my fur kids. I had no idea the fun that I was about to learn about. I spent several hours that day just walking around and casually talking to people whose dogs caught my eye. I spent quite a bit of time talking with a woman who had a cute border collie and Jack Russell terrier mix. I explained to her that I was thinking about getting a Toy Manchester Terrier as my next dog. She then took a few minutes to clue me in about a brand new sport that had just been officially created and that AKC had blessed by allowing its titles to be added to AKC registered names.

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I, of course, had heard of Earth Dog events, but I was all ears when she started describing this new sport called Barn Hunt that any dog (purebred or mix) could participate in. She encouraged me to go to the Barn Hunt website and look to see registration information as well as information about groups that were forming and locations of upcoming trials.

Being a canine performance enthusiast for many years, I could barely wait to get home and check it all out. I found the website and jumped into reading everything I could find on the subject. I discovered that the first Inaugural Trial to be held for this new sport was going to be held in Columbia, MO on April 13th & 14th, 2013. I decided to register one of my collies, who I knew liked to hunt lizards in the backyard, to just see what it was all about. I completed her registration and filled out my entry form for the trial. About that time, I decided that if I was going to drive that far for a trial I might as well enter both collies, so I completed the same for the second dog. Once I sent my entries, I found out that the trial had already completely filled for the first day and had a waiting list. I decided that even entries on Sunday only would be fun, so I went on with my plans.

There was so much excitement in the air when we arrived at the location for the Barn Hunt. Since they had actually started the previous day, there were plenty of folks that were willing to provide advice. I listened carefully to the judges briefing and then positioned myself near the ring to watch a few runs. This is a sport that is both fun and exciting for both the handler and the dog. It has elements of instinct, skill, and athleticism. I would like to tell you a little bit about this wonderful new sport.

So what exactly is Barn Hunt? It is a performance event which allows any breed of dog (purebred or mixed breed) to participate. It was developed by Robin Nuttall as a way to provide a sport similar to Earth Dog but which would allow larger dogs to participate. The dogs are hunting for live rats in an atmosphere that simulates hunting in a barn. Rats are contained in a PVC tube designed according to Barn Hunt specifications to provide maximum security and comfort for the rat. For those that are worried…. no rats are harmed or killed. Barn Hunt rules have been designed to protect the rats, much like the AKC rules that protect livestock at herding trials. In this case, I believe that the rats are actually much safer than herding livestock.

The sport offers an Instinct test to help determine if a dog is interested and/or capable of the skills required in an official trial class. Titles are earned similar to other performance events with the first being a Novice title and then Open, Senior, Masters…etc . up to RATCH which then goes to numbers. Each run is judged and scored based on the required elements for that class level but the individual elements may be accomplished in any order. Novice requires that the dog (1) find the rat (2) climb (or jump) onto at least one hay/straw bale and (3) go through one hay/straw tunnel (which is 18” tall). Each class has a time limit and runs are timed for that purpose. It is a pass or fail competition. Times are used to determine the fastest dog in each class, but not by each height. There are three height groups which include small, medium and large. There is no restriction on how small or large a dog can be to compete, but they must be able to complete the climb and tunnel. Each level gets increasingly more difficult. Novice has three tubes on the course which include 1 tube with a rat and litter, 1 tube with litter only, and 1 tube that is empty. The dog must correctly locate the tube with the rat and demonstrate that to his handler so that the handler can “Call” the location to the judge. If the handler “calls” the incorrect tube the run is finished and the dog does not qualify. It becomes very important for the handler to understand and read how his dog alerts on the rat. Each dog can have a different style of hunting and a different manner of alerting. Some can be very subtle, while others may be very enthusiastic and direct.

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Because the rats are hidden in the same location for five dogs in a row, the dogs and handlers that are waiting for their turn must be sequestered from seeing where the rats are hidden. This is accomplished by using what is called a “Blind”. It usually consists of a pop-up tent with sides or some other method of blocking the view to the hunt area. Because that “blind” can be close quarters for five dogs and five handlers, dogs should be able to sit quietly for a period of time in close proximity to other dogs. Generally the dogs in a specific blind will be of similar height.

Just like agility competition, dogs are not allowed to poop or pee in the ring. This is cause for being disqualified from that class/trial. Often, that is the biggest problem with novice dogs in Barn Hunt. One other interesting fact about Barn Hunt is that they allow bitches in season (BIS) to compete. They must wear their panties in the competition ring and at all times except when being exercised. My collies have competed in two trials while in season and my toy Manchester terrier has competed in one trial while in season. Barn Hunt rules state that you must notify the show committee prior to the start of the trial, that the BIS must be crated/housed away from other exhibitors, and that their crates must be marked with signage to warn other exhibitors. They are also to be exercised in an area designated by the show committee which is away from where others will be walking dogs. All “BIS” are moved to the last blind for their class and are in a blind with only other “BIS” to prevent any issues.

This is a sport that all dogs can excel at and a sport that handlers truly enjoy. It allows the dogs to use their instincts and noses to do the work that many were bred to do. Clearing a barn of vermin that would destroy the grain stored for human or animal consumption was a very important job in earlier days and work that many farm dogs still provide today. Many expect the terrier breeds to excel at Barn Hunt, but as the records show there are lots of other breeds that are quite capable of reaching the highest levels of this sport.

The American Kennel Club has accepted this sport into the AKC title recognition program. This means that if you earn a Barn Hunt organization title, you may submit a copy of your title certificate along with the proper fees and your Barn Hunt title will be added to your official AKC record and will be listed on your dog’s title records. The United Kennel Club (UKC) is also recognizing Barn Hunt titles for a fee. Many new groups and clubs are forming around the country to hold Barn Hunt Fun Tests and Barn Hunt Trials. Some groups also offer regular training classes or seminars to help handlers learn what is required and provide a place for practice. However, as with my story above, training may not be necessary to get started in this sport. This sport is growing by leaps and bounds and they held their 2nd Annual Barn Hunt Nationals at Purina Farms in September 2015.

If you have an interest in learning more about Barn Hunt, go to the main website www.barnhunt.com where you will find registration information as well as rules and upcoming events listings. You may also want to join the Facebook page called “Barn Hunt Association, LLC” where you will find lots of photos and frequent updates from the club founder, Robin Nuttall. There are also many local and regional groups that have their own Facebook pages and websites.

I have had a blast learning about this sport and competing in it. Each of my dogs has their own style of hunting and alerting, which keeps me on my toes. I am most proud that my collies qualified at their very first trial with no specific barn hunt training beforehand . I encourage anyone that has an interest to take the time to check out a Barn Hunt event. I think you will be pleasantly surprised about how much fun you and your collie will have.

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My collie girls and I are honored to have been the first dogs in Oklahoma to attain a Barn Hunt title and the first Collies anywhere to achieve the Barn Hunt Instinct, Barn Hunt Novice, and Barn Hunt Open titles. Before we took a break to focus on conformation again, we also obtained the first Collie qualifying run in Barn Hunt Senior. My collies are now: “Danica” – Group Winning – Int’l CH, U-CH, GCH Wild Wind’s Promise A Fast Finish, RN, PT, CA, RATO, CGC A and “Ryleigh” – U-CH U-ACH Wild Wind’s Promise Ewe Keep, HSAs, RA, OA, AXJ, NF, RATO, CGCA. My Toy Manchester is now: “Sabra” – UCH CH Kismet’s Barn Dance at Riverwind, NAJ, RATN. She is working to catch up with the older collies.

Special Thanks to Cheryl Roach, AMTC Newsletter Editor, for giving me the opportunity to share about this great new sport of Barn Hunt with our Manchester community. I hope to see more Manchesters in the Barn Hunt rings soon! Perhaps, we will even see Barn Hunt included for AMTC Versatility – Hall of Fame recognition sometime in the near future. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely,

Tonya Sims Promise Collies & Riverwind Manchesters - Tulsa, OK

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These are photos of UCH CH Kismet's Barn Dance At Riverwind, NAJ, RATN (Sabra) bred by Mary Gonzalez and owned by Tonya Sims

She was also in season at that barn hunt trial and is wearing her panties in the photos.

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Maggie and Jiggs From Bringing Up Father, edited by Herb Galewitz; Bonanza Books, a division of Crown Publishers, Inc. Library of Congress 73-5190

For 42 years, until his death in 1954 George McManus delighted millions of readers with his cartons of Maggie and Jiggs.

After studying the drawings of the little dog FiFi, we are convinced she was a Manchester Terrier and he was drawing from life. He must have owned a Manchester, he captured so many poses. Smart Man! (From Jo Ann Emrick – more to come)

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Member Profile - Jeannie Dalesky

Editor’s note – It occurred to me, that largely because of geography, many of our members have not ever met each other. Or they may have heard a name, but have no idea what that person looks like or anything about them. I’d like to prolife at least one member each time – and would especially like to feature those of you that have been with the club or our breed for a long time. Please feel free to submit a story and pictures please if there is someone you’d like to feature. Things to ask: Where did you get your first Manchester from? Why and how old were you? Why did you start showing or competing if you do? Why do you do keep doing what you do?

This quarter’s featured member is Jeannie Dalesky. Editor’s Note:On a personal note – My husband Rick and I have a HUGE special spot in our hearts for Jeannie – as Sweeps Judge, she gave our first toy Manchester Cricket her first (and our first) ribbon ever at the puppy sweeps at the Hampton, VA National. She then took us “newbies” under her wing for the remainder of the event – and is still teaching and encouraging us (and everyone she encounters) today – usually while we howl with laughter at her stories. Jeannie has been ill recently and I know she would appreciate hearing from everyone - her mailing address is 4225 Seaside Drive, Conway, SC 29526-4663.

Back in 1944 we were living on a farm in rural Cincinatti, Ohio and Daddy accepted a transfer to the Pittsburgh, PA area. My parents were both from that area and we had family residing there so we moved. Unfortunately mother’s father, our dear grandfather, passed away just before our move was complete. It was not so easy of a move considering we took with us pets in full. We had a pony, a goat, chickens, rabbits, fish tanks, ducks, dogs, cats, and birds so Dad got a trailer. We loaded up and it took two days to arrive at our new home. Mayflower moving was on strike, so we had no furniture for two weeks.

Dad bought a farm and so he took them there and turned them loose in their new home. We bunked with our aunt in her city home. Soon it was time for school – new school, new state, and many differences. Dad wanted to get my sister and I to feel more settled so we got new dogs. Kay got into great Danes, mom continued in Scotties. We had a yard sheltie mix, but I had no dog of my own. Pop had raised toy fox terriers and so he decided that was the type of dog for me. So he got me a toy Manchester terrier. Pete, as he was called was a great dog, but in true Manchester fashion he chose mom as his “special” person so I still had no dog. Dad tried – he bought a bitch – and she chose my sister Kay – and he got a second bitch – and she loved my Dad. When we lost Pete in an accident, we got Repete and Rip also liked mom. In 1948 we had our first litter of toy Manchesters, and since that time I have always had a Manchester with me.

I also had other many other breeds and in the 1970’s I had a Utility titled German Sheppard. I was proud of that dog and that title. The people I trained with said it was that dog and not my training, so I decided to prove it was me. I wrote to AKC to see what rare breed had not been titled in recent years, and the second on the list was the “toy” Manchester. Mom said she needed a stud dog, so I went shopping and found Tracey to add to the family. He was Pete Tres of Hidden Hill. Tracey was an oversized toy (15 pounds) and he earned his C.D., his C.D.X, and 1 leg in Utility before I gave up. He was one of the fastest participants on our scent relay team. He was used on the team to race at various competitions and shows in PA, Ohio, W VA, and Michigan.

Ruth Turner, Chattam Farms Manchesters, came to Pittsburgh to see Trace run. I had never seen a Manchester that was not a toy, and believed any toy over 12 pounds was a standard. Ruth had two true standards with her, Ch. Chatham’s Mitzie and Ch. Chatham’s Rebel and I fell in love – WOW – they were gorgeous! We talked, I was educated, and I was in complete awe of that magnificent pair of standards. Ruth

92 NEWS AND NOTES, Cont. and I talked and talked and she said she would give me a standard for co-owned obedience title. As a young housewife with two small children, I was not in a position to purchase a dog and could not believe the offer! My husband said it would never happen and a few months went by. One morning at 6 am Ruth called to say she was leaving shortly and was bringing me several pups to choose from. Late that evening, down my driveway she came! She indeed had several pups to choose from and I was so excited. I chose an older, cropped male who turned out to be 7 months old, and the son of my dream dogs Mitzie and Rebel. Thus American, Canadian, Mexican, Bermuda Champion Classy Chip of Chatham CD came into my life. Chip was first of many standards I loved, owned, and showed for some 20 years.

Ruth and I became close friends and often travelled together, planned litters together visited each other’s homes befriended families, etc. Ruth however did not care for Chip – she told me after he earned his obedience title he would not be a good breed dog (he became #1). She took him to Mexico, went with me to Canada and Bermuda – and still she did not like him. Chip brought new people into the Manchester world and will always hold a special piece of my heart.

I also kept toys in my life and showed my toys. My mother and I had many nice toys and many, many friends were made because of those dogs. I feel very fortunate to have had so many Manchesters in my life. My husband loved the “little” ones; so we owned and showed at least 10 under 7 pound animals. We did not cross breed the standards to the toys – yes we did have undersized standards and oversized toys and they became someone’s bed warmers.

My fellow Manchester breeders and friends have always been a treasure to me. The most terrible time in my life came shortly after I lost my mother. My husband was also in a rehab facility from a stroke when I failed a kennel inspection. I went to court and was finally charged with dirty papers, food and water dishes at 8:30 am before I got home from work. I was fined less than $100 including court costs and felt vindicated – imagine my shock when I received a notice from the AKC that I was convicted of abuse and neglect of my dogs and was subject to a large fine and a ten year suspension! I almost lost my mind! Then the wonderful world of Manchesters came to my rescue and in the month from the date of the notification to the date of suspension the letters and phone calls came into the AKC. Their inspectors finally came to my kennel and it all was expunged from my records – my name was cleared, no fines, and no suspensions because of the wonderful world of the Manchester people. I will always be grateful for them.

One of my toy girls was the first World Champion of the breed – she spent two years in France and later her daughter was sent over. There are still decedents of hers today. The AKC chose not to acknowledge her because they did not recognize titles from foreign countries – and there she was a 15 point champion. For 17 ½ years she was my beloved bed partners. She is buried here with many others.

Over the years I have inherited many Manchesters from older people including 12 from Ruth Turner. I have made fast friends through these delightful dogs. I have gone from being a younger member to an old one. I try and support the breed by having a supportive entry at the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club show (held this past weekend) and we have had many good times over the years. I am a mentor for the breed and work with new judges.

I no longer show Manchesters but boy the memories!!! I have shown braces, and teams and carting and obedience and therapy. I have two champion toys still living with me. I know people from all over the country because I AM a Manchester person – praise the lord! Hidden Hills is now leaving the pedigrees but it is, and will always be, the foundation of many dogs.

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Thoughts we don't want to think of or talk about - but should: Speaking of Jeannie Dalesky, she brought up a good point a while back - no matter how old you are, have you thoroughly planned where your Manchesters would go if something happened to you? Who would take care of them? Do the new owners know that they will be responsible for these babies until the end of their lives?

Are their names on the Manchester's papers - or do you have transfer papers pre-signed and undated so they could assume ownership without delay? Will they have the funds to take care of your babies and know who their vet was?

A Blast From the Past: J.E. Commander Reed of Kalamazoo, MI “Toy Trotters make a Tiny Team”

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Time is ticking down, and now’s the time to

Renew Your Membership in the American Manchester Terrier Club Membership fees for 2016 are due by January 1, 2016. Renewing your membership is quick and easy. Simply complete the Membership Form below and return it along with your check made - Payable to AMTC. Fees in US Dollars and drawn on a US bank. Family - $35.00 Single - $30.00 Junior – No Fee ___ Check here if all information in the 2015 AMTC Directory is correct. ___ Check here if all the information on your Breeder Referral List is correct. Newsletter preference: ______Online/PDF version of the Newsletter ______Mailed Copy of the Newsletter. Name(s):______Address:______City, State, Zip:______Phone numbers:______Email Addresses:______Kennel Name:______District #:______Your Website Address:______Member Since:______Variety: ____ Standard ____ Toy Any of your donations to the AMTC Funds and District Funds would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for all your support !  DUES: $______ Breeders Referral Listing: $ ______($35.00) “One” Year on the AMTC site.  Trophy & Expenses Fund: $______ Health Fund: $______ Rescue Fund: $______ Other Funds: ______$______ District #: _____ $______TOTAL:______Please Send Completed Form and Check to: Dianna Texter, AMTC Treasurer, 442 Panorama Dr. Benicia Ca 94510

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The American Manchester Terrier Club Committee Volunteer Form for 2015

Please select which committee you would like to chair or serve on then fill in your name at the bottom of the list. Anyone offering to chair a committee please complete the lower portion of the page.

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