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TOPKNOT NEWS The Newsletter of the Afghan Hound Club of America Spring 2000 Substance and "Bone" in the Afghan Hound NATIONAL 20000 by Conni Miller Commentary by Dr. William Waskow Celebrating our memories basis for many matings involving one and our future at the Published November 1961 in the Afghan of substantial bone and power, to 64th Nattional Specialty Northern California Afghan Hound another of great type and refinement, but Club Bulletin. lacking in proper substance. There is no November 5- 9, 2000 Jacksonville, Florida point in arguing the merits of either type We got our first Afghan, over 10 years as neither represents the Afghan ideal, ago, after seeing very few in the flesh, Make reservations directly but both touch the ideal at dissimilar 1-800-874-3000 or but with the Standard fairly firm in our points. 904-724-3410 minds. The male in question was a fax 904-725-1454 year old, with long head and Oriental It must be remembered that the entire expression; a mixture of Kubla Khan history of Afghans since exportation from Ramada Inn ferocity and Confucius wisdom. He Afghanistan has been a constant mating Conference Center was a pleasing dog with powerful rear of opposing physical types in search of 5865 Arlington Express way quarters, a "straight front" and inspired the perfect "blend". While this type of Jacksonville, FL 32 211 great affection in us. breeding is certainly frowned on by "experts", any student of Afghan Lure Coursing and Agility Having a yen to show him off, we pedigrees is forced to conclude that this will be 5 minutes away. entered a few matches. He received system has produced a large number of early consideration and kind comment, successful exhibition Afghans. Never the Lure Coursing- but no ribbons. What was wrong? We Saundra Newton ,Chair less, this brings up breeding problems had gotten a full-grown male, 27 inches when trying to establish a reliable strain Agility- tall, that barely hit 45pounds in weight. from these dogs with such diverse Claudia Jakus, Chair He was seriously "light-boned", a backgrounds. All Conformation and Obedience prevalent fault in those days. judging will be held in the hotel ballroom. In matings of dissimilar physical types the As the only reference to "substance" results will depend to some degree on Sweepstakes- David Giordano in the Standard, is quietly implied in the the dominance existant in each parent. If stipulation; Dogs /Inters ex- Janis Reital neither emerges prepotent there will be Bitches - Gene Vaccaro considerable variation in the individual MALE SIZE 27 inches plus or minus one pups. With luck, some individuals within Juniors – Rachel Rehberg- Gongre inch – weight approximately 60 pounds. Harry Bennett , Show Chair the litter may display some of the (904) 720-0691 BITCHES 25 inches, plus or minus one blended appearance desired, making 1404 Arlingwood Ave inch –weight approximately 50 pounds. these breedings profitable. Animals of Jacksonville, FL 32211-6385 this type of breeding are genetic question [email protected] It is understandably difficult for Afghan marks and never be assumed to "carry" [email protected] fanciers to appreciate what proper any better qualities than they themselves Afghan "bone" should be. The fact is, that display. Before attempting to correct a Trophy donations gratefully any lean Afghan male of 27 inches must substance problem, the condition must accepted by: carry a good deal of substance to make be recognized and analyzed by the JoAnne Buehler the 60 pound weight. This is also true in Trophy Chair breeders. Wishful thinking must be bitch requirements, and as heights veer discarded, and the dogs must be actually (301) 590-9056 away from the ideal, weights must also One Turkey Foot Court measured and weighed with allowances Darnestown, MD 20878 be adjusted at rough rate of about 3 to 5 for obesity, or thinness. Backgrounds [email protected] pounds per inch. should be studied for trends in the (Ed note: 60/27=2.2'50/25=2) matter. Bear in mind that increase in size and substance seems to be a dominant In the past, and to some extent today, characteristic (in all dogs) and it is a many of the really "typey" Afghans have known fact that some of the outcrosses been "light-boned", possibly because the may bring a surprising increase in size desireable long narrow muzzle with where it is least expected, due to the refined backskull is more easily achieved release of varied genetic suppressors. in conjunction with a similar long thin type (Continued on P.9) of leg and body bone. Conversely, well- boned animals, correct in size and weight ratio, usually carry added weight in the head area, and may be somewhat coarse in structure. Great extremes exist within our breed. This has been the logical AKC News DELTA AIR LINE S ANNOUNCES from JoAnn Alft SUMMER EMBARGO ON SHIPMENT OF PETS SPECIALTIES 2000 AS CHECKED BAGGAGE Ca nine Legislation Department Legislative Affairs May 15, 2000 Colonial Afghan Hound Club ############ June2, 2000 Sweeps – Louise LaBrun Update-Los Angeles: On March 29th Regular Classes – Sandy Frei On Friday May 12th, Delta Air Lines the City Council approved a restrictive announced that it will embargo the mandatory spay/ neuter ordinance that Afghan Hound Club of Greater acceptance of pets as checked baggage to raises the cost of an unaltered dog Chicago June 9 , 2000 all destinations on its worldwide system Sweeps – Harry Bennett during the months of June, July, and license to $100 and requires breeders Regular Classes – Lou Guerrero August. Delta will continue to accept small to obtain a $100 an-nual breeding pets for travel in the cabin, in kennels that license per animal. Afghan Hound Club of America fit under a passenger seat. In an effort to Breeders' Cup June 28 , 2000 Judge - Brigitte Crowe keep dog owners fully informed, AKC is providing the following information which Among other provisions, the Afghan Hound Club of California appears on the Delta Air Lines web site: ordinance restricts breeders to one June 29 , 2000 under Hot Weather Restrictions For your litter per household per year and Sweeps – Cindy Chandler pet's safety, Delta restricts pet travel Regular Classes – Richard Souza directs breeders to provide the during hotweather. Department of Animal Service with the Afghan Hound Club of Greater These restrictions apply to all destinations name, address and phone number of Portland July 7 , 2000 anyone who buys or receives an Sweeps – Harold Greensill (Aust) in Delta's worldwide system. What you Regular Classes –Stephen Wheeler need to know about these restrictions: animal or face a $500 fine. Although (Australia) most of the above was done to help • Restrictions apply to all tickets curb the overpopulation of dogs and Finger Lakes Afghan Hound Club Inc . purchased with Delta on or after May 15, cats, it will hurt the hobby breeder. July 7 , 2000 2000 for travel on or after June 1, 2000. Sweeps – Russel l Hastings The two-year battle fought by many Regular Classes – Tom Cozzoni concerned fanciers and organizations Obedience – James R. Grimm • Pets will not be accepted as checked baggage during June, July and August, including the California Federation of Afghan Hound Club of Greater except for those customers who Dog Clubs, the Animal Council and Milwaukee July 28 , 2000 purchased tickets prior to May 15, 2000 countless purebred dog owners. You Sweeps – Jane Gaines and are on the return portion of their trip. may not live in LA, but please stay on Regular Classes – Karen Armistead top of any ordinance like this in your • Delta Air Cargo will accept animal Monterey Bay Afghan Hound Club home town. Be alert in Palm Beach, August 11, 2000 shipments only from commercial animal FL, or NY, PA, or TN, all of which are Sweeps – Bruce Clark shippers or licensed pet breeders during considering laws like the one above. Regular Classes – Sandy Frei June, July and August. Afghan Hound of Greater Denver • Delta Air Cargo will not ship any animal Another update, this time on the Pet August 18 , 2000 during extreme weather, when the Travel bill in the House and Senate. Sweeps - Terry Chacon temperature is forecast to exceed 85 Conferees have reached agreement on Regular Classes – Reggie Nesbitt degrees F at any point in the animal's trip. language addressing air shipment of Greater Twin Cities Afghan Hound Club This restriction applies throughout the animals as part of a broader August 25, 2000 year. agreement on a bill to reauthorize Sweeps – Mary Kelson LeFebvre Regular Classes – Ingeborg James • Delta Air Cargo will not ship pug- or the FAA. Animal rights activists snub-nosed dogs when the temperature is attempted to use the FAA Greater Detroit Afghan Hound Club, Inc forecast to exceed 70 degrees F at any September 1, 2000 point in the animal's trip. This restriction reauthorization bill to severely Sweeps – Pam McQueen Regular Classes – Kent Delaney applies throughout the year. See Health restrict air transport of animals by Guidelines for a list of dogs that fall in this amending the Senate version of Greater Pittsburgh Afghan Hound Club category. October 6, 2000 the bill proposed by Senator Sweeps – Laurie Goodell • Passengers who are unable to travel due Dogs & Intersex Classes – to these pet restrictions will be allowed to Lautenberg which would have Mara Lynn Mercer change their travel dates or cancel their imposed extreme requirements on Bitch Classes – Jane Jantos trip without penalty. all airlines that ship animals. The Afghan Hound Club of America November 5 - 9 House version did not include a Sweeps - David Giordano similar provision. The President Dogs/Intersex - Jan Reital Bitches - Gene Vaccaro is expected to sign the House/Senate compromise.

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