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MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the ATTENTION DELEGATES integrity of its RMegIisStrSy, IpOroNmo ting the spSorTt Aof TpEurMebrEeNd dT ogs and breeding for type and function. ® NOTICE OF MEETING TFohuen Admederiin ca1n8 8K4e, ntnhelAKC Cluba nisd dites daicffailtieadte td o ourpghaonlidziantgio nths ea idnvteogcarittey foofr iths e Rpeugriset brrye, dp rdoomgo atisn ga tfhame islyp ocrot mofpapnuiroenb,r ead vdaongcs e acnad nibnree ehdeianlgthf oarndty pwe elal-nbd eifnugn,c wtioonrk. to protect the rights of all Fdougn odwedneinrs1 a8n8d4 ,ptrhoe mAKCote raensd piotns saifbflieli adtoegd orwgnaenrizsahtipio. ns advocate for the pure bred dog as a The next meeting of the Delegates will be held family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and 805prom1 oAtrec ore Csopropnosribaltee dDorgiv oew, Snueirtseh 1ip0. 0, Raleigh, NC 276 17 101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178 at the Doubletree Newark Airport Hotel on 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 276 17 Tuesday, March 12, 2019 Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (919) 233-9767 260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 , beginning no earlier New York, NY Office ...... (212) 696-8200 9:00 a.m FRaxle...... igh, NC Customer Call Center ...... (29129) 629363-89279697 than . There will not be a Delegates WNeewbs Yitoe r...... k, NY Office ...... (21w2w) 6w9.a6k-8c.2o0rg0 Fax ...... (212) 696-8299 Forum. Website ...... BOARD OF DIRECTORS www.akc.org RONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMA N•DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS RONALD H. CMLAESNSA KOEFR 2, 0C1H9 AIRMA N•DR. THOMAS MC. LDAASVSIE OSF, V2I0C2E 1 CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIA RITA J. BIDDLE DR. CTHLAOSMSA SO FM 2. 0D1A8 VIES DOCMLAINSISC OP.F C 2A0R2O0 TA Champlain Valley Kennel Club RONJAALMDE HS. RM. EDNOAK KER TPHATORMICAISA PMO. WCRERUSZ DR. J. CHARLES GARVIN HWARILVLEIAYM M J. .W FOEOENDEINY G RONCALALDS SH O. MF E2N02A0KER KAROCLLYANSNSE OMF. 2M0C2A2 TEER PATRICIA M. CRUZ CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD WCILLLAIASMS OJ.F F 2E0E1N9 EY HAROCLDA S“SR EODF” 2 T0A2T1RO III DELEGATES CREDENTIALS DKRA.R COALRYMNNENE ML.. BMACTATATEGELRIA RAITNAN J W. BAILDLDINLE DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES DOMINIC P. CAROTA Paul Bodeving, Cave Junction, OR, Rogue ANN WALLIN DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex OffiTcHio OMAS POWERS HARVEY M. WOODING Valley Kennel Club EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio DENNIS B. SPRUNG GINA M. DINARDO JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR. Nancy Bougher, Sacramento, CA, California President EEXxEeCcuUtTivIVeE S OeFcFreICtaErRy S Chief Financial Officer ChDiEefN ENxISec Bu.t iSvPeR OUfNficG er GINA M. DINARDO JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR. Airedale Terrier Club President Executive Secretary Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer VICE PRESIDENTS Lucy A. Heyman, Spring, TX, Bedlington VICEJ APYR WESAIKDSENTS Terrier Club of America JAY WAKS KSIeRnSiToEr NEx BeAcHutLivKeE BRANDI HUNTER Senior Executive VVicicee P Preressidideennt t& Public Relations & Vice President & PurebrGeedn Ceoranls Cumouenr sDeel mand Communications Terry Hilliard, Alburtis, PA, American General Counsel MARK DUNN CYKNETITHHIA F BREAAZGIELR ES DOUG LJUNGREN Brittany Club AELxEeXcAuNtiDveR AVi cAeL EPSreKsOiVdSenKtY AEsxseisctuatnivt eG Veinceer aPlr eCsoiudnesnet l ExecSuptiovret sV &iceE vPernests ident Executive Vice President & Business Support Services Sports & Events Prudence Hlatky, Rosharon, TX, Borzoi Club Chief Growth Officer MARK DUNN HEATHER MCMANUS KIRSTEN BAHLKE SeCnYiNoTr HVIiAce B PErAeGsLidEeS nt DepuStyH EGIeLnAe GraOl FCFoE unsel of America TVHicEeR PErSeAs iCdHenIN t AssistRanetg iGsetrnaetrioanl C& ounsel Government Relations PurSeberneido rC Voincseu Pmrers iDdeemntand Customer Development MARI-BETH O’NEILL Planning & Operations Sport Services Barbara C. Ioia, Hurley, NY, Butler County BRANDI HUNTER HEAKTEHITEHR FMRCAMZIAERNUS MARI-BETH O’NEILL PubAlIiDc ERNe lCaOtiLoInE s & DepBuutsyi nGeesnse rSaul pCpoournt sel ELISZpAoBrEt TSHe rSvOicReOs TA Kennel Club SeCnoiomr mViucne icParetisoindsent Services/NC Facility Ops Marketing Technology Audrey Kotaska, Akron, OH, Medina Kennel TIM THOMAS PSAHUELIAL AS PGEOCFTFOE R DAPHNA STRAUS Judging Operations GoCvoerprnomraeten tS Reervlaictieosns Business Development Club

TRIAL BOARDS Dr. Michaelann Cox Mako, Norwalk, CT, APPEALS TRIAL BOARD TRIAL BOARDS TRIAL BOARD CHAIRS RAALPHPE DAELLS D TEROI,A ELS BQO.,A CRHDA IR TTHREIRAELS BAO DAORWDE CLHLA, EIRSSQ . Longshore Southport Kennel Club RMAALRPTHH DAE FLE DLTEEON, SESTEQI.N, ,C EHSAQIR. TBHAERRBEASRAA D POEWNENLYL, ,E ESSQQ. . MBARTBHAAR AF EWLT. EMNIESNTERIN, ,E ESSQQ. . LBAAURRBIEA RRAA YPMENONYD,, EESSQQ.. BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ. LADUARNIIEE LR ASYMMYOTNH,D E, SEQSQ. . TRIAL BOARD MEMBERS DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ. TRIDARL. BKOLAURSD AMNESMELBM ERS PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARD You can also read the Secretary’s Pages in the DRC.H KALRALUESS AFNOSLELY M PDEARVFIODR HMOAPNKICNES T, ERSIAQL., BCOHARIR D RCOHGAER LHEASR FTOINLGEEYR DAVIDTI MHO CPAKRINWSI,L ES, EQS.,Q C. HAIR RMOEGDEORR HAA HRATIRNPGEER R TIMJO CHANR RWUILSES,E ELSL Q. DMRE. DROBREAR HTA MRPYAERLL JOAHLTNE RNUASTSEESLL BDER.N RAORBDE SRCTH MWYAARLTLZ MAILKTEE RNNECATAEISSE BETTY-ANNE STENMARK MBIIKLEL TNEEACGAUISE E JAMES WHITE BILL TEAGUE Click here to read the February 2019 issue!

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Lorene Wilson, Laguna Beach, CA, Great Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s Western Terrier Association of Southern report and set the penalty at a reprimand and California a $200 fine. Margaret R. (Peggy) Wolfe, Princeton, KY, United States Neapolitan Mastiff Club NOTICE Mr. David Stout (Jacksonville, FL) Action was NOTICE taken by the Kennesaw Kennel Club for con - Mr. Ashley Lowery (Rural Hall, NC) Action duct at its December 2, 2018 event. Mr. Stout was taken by the Tennessee Valley Kennel was charged with inappropriate criticism of a Club for conduct at its November 3, 2018 judge, not disruptive, but demonstrating a event. Mr. Lowery was charged with personal lack of sportsmanship. The Staff Event property damage and disregard of published Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s club regulations. The Staff Event Committee report and set the penalty at a one-month reviewed the Event Committee’s report and event suspension and a $200 fine. (Multiple set the penalty at a two-month event suspen - ) sion and a $1000 fine. (Multiple Breeds) NOTICE NOTICE The AKC’s Management Disciplinary Ms. Dawn Fillips (Selden, NY) Action was Committee has reprimanded Ms. Susan taken by the Biewer Terrier Club of America Chidlow (Locust Grove, VA) for her submis - for conduct at its November 18, 2018 event. sion of two online litter registration applica - Ms. Fillips was charged with failure to properly tions and five online dog registration applica - control a dog at an event. The Staff Event tions on behalf of the co-litter owner without Committee reviewed the Event Committee’s written permission. (Dachshund, Beagle) report and set the penalty at a three-month event suspension and a $500 fine. (Multiple NOTICE Breeds) The Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended Ms. Gayle Green (Greeneville, NOTICE TN) from all AKC privileges for five years and Mr. Rick Price (, IL) Action was imposed a $2000 fine, effective January 7, taken by the Skokie Valley Kennel Club for 2019, for her violation of the AKC’s conduct at its December 9, 2018 event. Mr. Unauthorized Use of Club Funds policy. Price was charged with failure to properly con - (Multiple Breeds) trol a dog at an event. The Staff Event

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NOTICE imposed on clubs for late submission of appli - The Management Disciplinary Committee cations. has suspended Ms. Dorothy Parthemer Chapter 2, Section 4 & 9. (McClure, PA) from all AKC privileges for one year and imposed a $1000 fine, effective Arizona Collie Clan, Inc...... $60 January 7, 2019, for non-compliance with Fort Worth German Shepherd Dog Club AKC’s record keeping and dog identification ...... $90 requirements, and the AKC’s Care and Great Dane Club of Greater Dallas, Inc. Conditions policy (unacceptable conditions, ...... $60 dogs and/or facility). (Multiple Breeds) Herding Group Association of New Jersey ...... $60 NOTICE Heart of America Saint Bernard Club, Inc. On September 22, 2018, the Performance Trial ...... $150 Board of the American Kennel Club heard Lone Star Bulldog Club ...... $60 charges against Mr. Adam Keith (Evington, VA). Non-Sporting Group Club of the Garden State The Trial Board sustained two charges of harass - $70 ment and one charge of physical contact of an Orange Empire Dog Club, Inc...... $160 insulting or provoking nature, against Mr. Keith. Mr. Keith was suspended from all AKC privileges Notification of reprimands and fines for two years and a fine of $2000 was imposed imposed on clubs for late submission of judges against him, effective December 16, 2018. The panel. Chapter 4, Section 1. Trial Board also upheld a charge of perjury and Boardwalk Kennel Club of Cape May County imposed a one-year suspension from AKC privi - $100 leges to run concurrent to the suspension Club of Greater imposed regarding two charges of harassment and ...... $80 one charge of physical contact of an insulting and Cactus State Miniature Schnauzer Club ...... $60 provoking nature. The Trial Board further Central Indiana Kennel Club, Inc...... $150 imposed additional sanctions against Mr. Keith in Dachshund Association of Long Island ...... $80 the form of a monetary penalty in the amount of Delaware Valley German Shepherd Dog Club $2732.26. $80 Golden State German Shepherd Dog Club of NOTICE San Jose, Inc...... $100 REPRIMANDS AND FINES Hoosier Kennel Club, Inc...... $150 Notification of reprimands and/or fines Lake Eustis Kennel Club, Inc...... $150

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Oakland Kennel Club ...... $120 Spaniel is solidly built, with moderate bone, Redwood Empire Kennel Club ...... $60 and smooth firm muscles. The ideal height Sahuaro State Kennel Club ...... $100 measured from the ground to the highest San Angeles Saluki Club ...... $60 point of the shoulder blades for dogs is 15½ to San Diego Dachshund Club, Inc...... $60 18 inches at the withers; for bitches is 14 to San Mateo Kennel Club, Inc...... $80 16½ inches at the withers. Any variance Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater greater than 1 inch above or below the ideal $60 height is a major fault. The minimum height Vizsla Club of Long Island ...... $60 ranges shall not apply to dogs or bitches under Washington State Scottish Terrier Club ...... $60 12 months of age. Proportion is slightly longer than tall, never square. However, exact propor - OFFICIAL STANDARD FOR THE BOYKIN SPANIEL tion is not as important as the dog being well- General Appearance - The Boykin Spaniel balanced and sound, capable of performing was developed in South Carolina, USA as a the ’s intended function. medium-sized sporting dog with a docked tail. The breed is built to cover all types of ground Head - The head must be in proportion with conditions with agility and reasonable speed. the size of the dog. The expression is alert, Size and weight were essential in development eager, self-confident, attractive and intelligent. of the breed as these hunting companions Eyes range from yellow to amber to varying needed to be lighter and smaller than their shades of brown, set well apart, medium size larger sporting dog cousins to fit in the and almond or oval shaped, and trusting. portable section boats of the time period. As a Protruding or bulging eyes is a major fault. result, the Boykin Spaniel came to be known Ears are pendulous and set slightly above or as “the little brown dog that doesn’t rock the even with the line of the eye; ear set is higher boat”. Being a hunting dog, he should be when alert. The leather of the ear is thin and exhibited in hard muscled working condition. when pulled forward should almost reach the His coat should not be so excessive as to hin - tip of the nose. The ears hang close to the der his work as an active flushing spaniel, but cheeks and are flat. Skull is fairly broad, flat on should be thick enough to protect him from top, and slightly rounded at the sides and heavy cover and weather. The Boykin Spaniel back. The occiput bone is inconspicuous. The is primarily a working gun dog; structure and stop is moderate. When viewed from the side soundness are of great importance. the nasal bone and the top of the skull form two parallel lines. Muzzle is approximately the Size, Proportion, Substance - The Boykin same length as the skull, and is approximately

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½ the width of the skull. The distance from Forequarters - The Boykin Spaniel’s shoul - the tip of the nose to the occiput is about the ders are sloping, clean and muscular. His legs same length as occiput to the base of the neck. medium in length, straight and well boned but The nasal bone is straight with no inclination not too short as to handicap for field work or down or of snippiness. The nose is to be fully so heavy as to appear clumsy. Pasterns are pigmented, dark liver in color with well strong with no suggestion of weakness. Feet opened nostrils. The lips are close fitting and are round, compact, well-arched, of medium clean, without excess skin or flews. Scissors is size with thick pads. Dewclaws should be the preferred bite , level is acceptable. removed. The toes closely grouped, webbed Pronounced or extreme overshot or under - and well padded. shot bites are major faults. Broken teeth should not count against the dog. Hindquarters - The Boykin Spaniel has well developed hips and thighs with moderate Neck, Topline, Body - Neck is moderately angulation at the stifle with the whole rear long, muscular, slightly arched at the crest and assembly showing strength and drive. gradually blends into sloping shoulders and Hindquarters are muscular and most impor - never concave or ewe-necked. Back - The tantly, in balance with the forequarters. Hocks topline is straight, strong and essentially level well let down, pasterns relatively short, strong and should remain solid and level in move - and parallel when viewed from the rear. Feet – ment. Loins are short, strong with a slight tuck see feet under forequarters. up. His body is sturdily constructed but not too compact and never square. The shoulders are Coat - The coat can range from flat to sloping. The brisket is well developed but not slightly wavy to curly, with medium length. barreled, extending to the elbow and not too The Boykin Spaniel is typically a single coat broad or narrow as to interfere with move - breed but may have undercoat. Boykin ment. A to ribs to loin ratio is preferred. Spaniels are considered a “wash and wear” dog The crou⅔p slo⅓pes gently to the set of the tail, easily going from the field to the ring. The and the tail-set follows the natural line of the ears, chest, legs and belly are equipped with croup. The tail is docked to a length of 3 to 5 light fringe or feathering. His coat may be inches when fully mature. The tail’s carriage trimmed, never shaved, to have a well- should be carried horizontally or slightly ele - groomed appearance and to enhance the vated and displays a characteristic lively, merry dog's natural lines. It is legitimate to trim action, particularly when the dog is on game. about the head, throat, ears, tail and feet to give a smart, functional but natural appear -

AKC GAZETTE 5 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES ance. Honorable field scars are acceptable. the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation. Color - The Boykin Spaniel color is a solid liver color - a deep reddish brown color that Approved January 8th, 2019 includes various shades of chocolate brown, Effective April 2nd, 2019 from light to very dark. A small amount of white on the chest is permitted and no other PROPOSED LHASA APSO STANDARD FOR COM - white markings are allowed. Sun bleaching is MENT acceptable. In accordance with the Guidelines for Breed Standard Revisions this is being published to Gait - Movement is effortless with good reach receive any comments prior to the balloting of from well laidback shoulders at an angle that the club membership. Any comments may be permits a long stride that is in balance with forwarded directly to: the rear quarters for strong driving power with no wasted movement. Viewed from the rear Mari-Beth O’Neill the hocks should drive well under the body Vice-President – Sport Services following on a line with the forelegs neither [email protected] too widely nor closely spaced. As speed General Appearance: Reflecting his Tibetan increases it is natural for the legs to fall to a heritage as an indoor sentinel on the Tibetan center line of travel. Seen from the side it Plateau, north of the Himalayan Mountains, should exhibit a good, long forward stride the Lhasa Apso is a small, sturdy, well-balanced with no side winding. In gait the tail is carried rectangular dog of moderation possessing a level to or above the back. level topline and a tail carried well over the back. There should be neither exaggeration of Temperament - The Boykin Spaniel is any body parts nor hint of massive bone or friendly, a willing worker, intelligent and easy body. A distinguishing characteristic of the to train. The Boykin Spaniel thrives on human Lhasa Apso is its heavy, dense, double coat companionship and gets along well with other that is parted in the middle from head to tail. dogs and children. He shows great eagerness In addition, the Lhasa Apso has good headfall and energy for the hunt yet controllable in the and well-feathered feet and legs as these fea - field. tures protected this small dog against extreme temperatures and the rough terrain of his Faults - The foregoing description is that of native land. A Lhasa Apso is subject to the the ideal Boykin Spaniel. Any deviation from same requirement of soundness recom -

AKC GAZETTE 6 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES mended for all breeds. Structural faults are Neck, Topline, Body: Neck - Moderate in undesirable, regardless of whether or not such length, blending smoothly into the shoulders. faults are specifically mentioned in the stan - Body – Rectangular when viewed in profile, dard. Any deviation from the ideal described with the length from point of shoulder to in the standard should be penalized to the point of buttocks being longer than the height extent of the deviation. at withers. Chest of good depth extending to or slightly below the elbow. Prosternum well Size: Variable, ideally between 10 and 11 developed. Well ribbed up with the ribs inches at the shoulder. Bitches may or may not extending well back towards hindquarters, be slightly smaller but should possess feminine strong loin, well-developed quarters and characteristics which easily distinguish females thighs. Topline - level from withers to croup, from males. whether standing or moving. Tail - Well feath - ered and set sufficiently high to enable the tail Head: Expression - Alert, thoughtful, intelli - to be carried well over the back in a curl lying gent. Heavy head furnishings enhance the to the side; there may be a kink at the end. proper Lhasa expression with good fall over Low carriage of stern is a serious fault. This eyes, good whiskers, and beard. Full depth of means that when the Lhasa is moving, the tail dark pigmentation on eye rims and lips is is carried well over the back. A dropped tail essential to achieve the desired softness of while standing is not to be penalized. expression. Eyes - Dark brown, almond shaped. Round full eyes and very small sunken Forequarters: Shoulders - Well laid back. eyes are undesirable. Ears - Pendant, set Elbows close to the body. Shoulder blade and slightly above eye level and carried close to the upper arm are ideally equal in length (i.e., cheeks, heavily feathered. Skull - Narrow, length from point of withers to point of shoul - falling away behind the eyes in a marked der and point of shoulder to point of elbow degree, not quite flat, but not domed or apple- should be equal.) Viewed from the front, the shaped. Stop - Moderate. Muzzle - Straight rib cage is oval in shape. Legs - Heavily fur - foreface of fair length with the length from tip nished with hair. The legs are straight from of nose to eye to be roughly one-third the total elbow to pastern. The vertical distance from length from nose to back of skull. A square the withers to the elbow equals the distance muzzle is objectionable. Nose – Black. Bite - from the elbows to the ground. Pasterns - The preferred bite is either level or slightly Strong, perpendicular. Dew claws - may be undershot. removed. Feet - Well feathered/heavily fur - nished, should be round and catlike, with

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Hindquarters: Well-developed rear assembly. Temperament/Character: Alert and sensitive Angulation of hindquarters should be in bal - to their surroundings, Lhasas are usually gay ance with forequarters to provide equal reach and assertive but may be chary/aloof with and drive. Legs - Heavily furnished with hair. strangers. Their regal attitude gives them an Hocks - Well let down, set slightly behind the air of seriousness. The breed is extremely point of buttocks, perpendicular to the intelligent, charming and loyal. ground and turn neither in nor out. Feet – Same as forefeet. CONFORMATION JUDGES Letters concerning judges and provisional Coat: Double coated, heavy, straight, hard, judges should be addressed to the Judging Op - dense, not woolly or silky, of good length. erations Department at PO Box 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerning Color: All colors equally acceptable. Agility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VST applicants should be addressed to the Com - Gait: The Lhasa Apso gait is smooth and panion Events Department in North Carolina. effortless with good front reach and equally The American Kennel Club will, at the re - strong rear drive without any hint of wasted quest of a judge or judge applicant, provide action. There is no tendency towards hackney, that individual with copies of letters received exaggerated lift or rolling. The rear legs reach regarding their judging qualifications. As a re - under the body and push out well behind, car - sult, it should be understood that any such rying the body forward in balance with the correspondence will be made available, upon front. Going away, the pads of the rear feet request, to the judge or judge applicant. give evidence of good follow through, without exaggerated kickup. The legs move parallel It is the responsibility of all Conformation coming and going with a tendency to con - and Junior Showmanship judges to notify the verge to a center line as the dog increases Judging Operations Department of any speed. The topline is level and the tail is car - changes or corrections to their address, ried well over the back and may drape to the phone, fax or emails. These changes are very side. A Lhasa is shown at its own natural important because they affect your judges’ speed, neither raced nor strung-up. It is unac - record, the web site and the Judges Directory.

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Please notify Judging Operations by email at Mr. Gary L. Andersen (6176) AZ [email protected]. (480) 991-7485 [email protected] APPLICANTS American Foxhounds, Cirneco dell’Etna, The following persons applications have been Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens, Grey - submitted for the breed(s) specified but they are hounds, Harriers, Norwegian Elkhounds, NOT eligible to accept assignments. Otterhounds, Portuguese Podengo Pe - quenos, Sloughis NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS Ms. Deborah Barrett (53586) AL Ms. Phoebe Jordan Booth (105546) MA (205) 533-1563 (203) 240-9348 [email protected] [email protected] Brussels Griffons, Chinese Cresteds, Italian Vizslas, Whippets, Bulldogs, JS Greyhounds, Manchester Terriers, Pugs, Toy Ms. Bonita Fichtenbaum (105541) OH Fox Terriers (937) 620-6480 Mrs. Anne Beckwith (100057) OH [email protected] (614) 570-9779 Pugs [email protected] Ms. Linda Maffett (105537) WA Airedale Terriers, American Hairless Terri - (360) 961-5269 ers, Border Terriers, Glen of Imaal Terriers, [email protected] Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Labrador Retrievers Skye Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers Mrs. Pam Tozzi (103864) CO Ms. Juliann Bitter (64187) CA [email protected] (209) 275-0624 Great Danes [email protected] Balance of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons, APPROVED BREED JUDGING APPLICANTS Japanese Chin) Miss Vicki E. Allenbrand (91374) KS Mrs. Terrie Breen (65930) CT (678) 429-4609 (860) 285-0499 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Working Group (Chinooks, Balance of Working Group (Mastiffs, Stan - Komondorok, Saint Bernards), Australian dard Schnauzers), Manchester Terriers, Silky Dogs, Berger Picards, Briards, Ger - Terriers man Shepherd Dogs, Spanish Water Dogs Ms. Alisa Brotherhood (103359) TX (281) 989-3130

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[email protected] Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels) Whippets, Great Danes, Neapolitan Mastiffs Mrs. Sulie Greendale-Paveza (7516) CT Mrs. Robin Casey (92447) WY (203) 891-7788 (307) 514-1519 [email protected] [email protected] Terriers, Chow Chows, French Bull - Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, Sloughis dogs, Keeshonden, Poodles, Schipperkes Mr. Todd Clyde (52861) DE Ms. Dianne Kroll (44743) OR (302) 542-3416 (503) 356-1770 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Terrier Group (American Azawakhs, Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds, Staffordshire Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Borzois, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens, Cesky Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Greyhounds, Harriers, Irish Wolfhounds, Ot - Glen of Imaal Terriers, Manchester Terriers, terhounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, Miniature Bull Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Scottish Deerhounds Rat Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Dr. Laura J. C. LaBounty (96455) NH Staffordshire Bull Terriers) (603) 352-8597 Mr. Michael J. (Mickey) Feigelson (95557) CA [email protected] (205) 515-6288 Australian Shepherds, Bearded Collies, Bel - [email protected] gian Malinois, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Bor - Balance of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons, der Collies, Pulik, Pumik Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Miniature Mrs. Carol L. Latta (90944) MO Pinschers, Toy Fox Terriers) (816) 655-2142 Mr. Kevin M. Flynn (66204) MA [email protected] (617) 698-2542 Great Danes [email protected] Mr. Thomas J. Latta (91010) MO Curly-Coated Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck (816) 655-2142 Tolling Retrievers, American Water Spaniels, [email protected] Clumber Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels Great Danes Mrs. Linda C. Flynn (66205) MA Mr. Ronald Lukins (56312) CA (617) 698-2542 (805) 482-9689 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Sporting Group (Lagotti Romag - American English Coonhounds, Azawakhs, noli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Chesa - Cirneco dell’Etna, Grand Basset Griffon peake Bay Retrievers, American Water Vendeens, Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens,

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Plotts, Sloughis, Treeing Walker Coon - [email protected] hounds Borzois, Ibizan Hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Ms. Sylvie McGee (95341) WA Salukis, Whippets (360) 705-1233 Ms. Barbara Scherer (58838) IL [email protected] (630) 388-8290 Beagles, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens, [email protected] Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Petits Afghan Hounds, Ibizan Hounds, Portuguese Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Whippets Podengo Pequenos Mrs. Debbie L. Melgreen (98655) IL Mrs. Pamela Waldron (56812) WA (309) 358-1233 (360) 770-2403 [email protected] [email protected] Beaucerons, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Berger Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Dalmatians Picards, Canaan Dogs, Entlebucher Moun - Dr. Jill Warren (94859) NM tain Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds, German (505) 982-6368 Shepherd Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, [email protected] Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pumik, Pyrenean Balance of Sporting Group (Chesapeake Bay Shepherds, Spanish Water Dogs Retrievers, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriev - Mrs. Kimberly Meredith-Cavanna (5978) CA ers, American Water Spaniels, Boykin (925) 628-6337 Spaniels) [email protected] Mr. Jack Watts (64764) TX Affenpinschers, Brussels Griffons, Cavalier (512) 565-2760 King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, English [email protected] Toy Spaniels, Japanese Chin, Manchester Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Boxers, Siberian Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese, Huskies Pomeranians, Pugs, Shih Tzu Ms. Gale Young (7232) MA Ms. Carol Pyrkosz (96273) FL (508) 335-9474 (706) 266-5557 [email protected] [email protected] Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, Balance of Toy Group (Affenpinschers, Eng - Chinese Cresteds, English Toy Spaniels, Ital - lish Toy Spaniels, Italian Greyhounds, Japan - ian Greyhounds, Maltese, Pekingese, ese Chin, Maltese, Miniature Pinschers, Pomeranians, Pugs, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers Yorkshire Terriers) Ms. Sharon M. Zaker (15841) CA Mr. Allan Reznik (103211) AR (818) 676-0030 (949) 929-5760 [email protected]

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Balance of Working Group (Boerboels, Chi - Ms. Denise Paquette (105310) CA nooks, German Pinschers, Leonbergers, (530) 277-9910 Neapolitan Mastiffs, Tibetan Mastiffs ) [email protected] Gordon Setters JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTS Ms. Diane L. Price (18148) AL Dr. A. Todd Miller (96991) MO (256) 659-5528 (573) 560-3383 [email protected] [email protected] American Eskimo Dogs Ms. Linda G. Moore (105423) TX Mr. Cameron Dale Riegel (105311) NM (214) 714-3992 (505) 362-8781 [email protected] [email protected] Affenpinschers, Bouvier des Flandres PERMIT JUDGES Ms. Anna Wallace (105313) OK The following persons have been approved (405) 250-4424 on a Permit basis for the designated breeds in [email protected] accordance with the current judging approval Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Chow Chows, process. They may now accept assignments and Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, JS the fancy may still offer comments to Judging Operations. APPROVED BREED JUDGES Mr. James S. Albrecht (100017) MA NEW BREED JUDGES (603) 770-6933 Mrs. Kym Anton (105283) WA [email protected] (206) 246-4030 Beaucerons, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian [email protected] Tervuren, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Pulik Golden Retrievers, Cavalier King Charles Mrs. Emily K. (Fish) Barnhart (92354) WA Spaniels, JS (360) 904-5765 Ms. Deirdre Maureen Dawson (105262) CA [email protected] (925) 768-1005 Berger Picards, Canaan Dogs, Collies, Ice - [email protected] landic Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheep - Airedale Terriers dogs, Pulik, Spanish Water Dogs Mr. Edward A. Fojtik (104757) IL Mrs. Eva E. Berg (5646) CA (847) 254-6166 (925) 376-0136 [email protected] [email protected] Giant Schnauzers Australian Cattle Dogs, Australian Shep -

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herds, Bearded Collies, Beaucerons, Bou - Tulear, Dalmatians, Poodles, Schipperkes viers des Flandres, Briards, Entlebucher Mrs. Donna Ernst (91808) TN Mountain Dogs, Norwegian Buhunds, Old (423) 884-2404 English Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis [email protected] Mrs. Carole Beyerle (64912) CA Balance of Sporting Group (Lagotti Romag - (661) 269-2131 noli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Wire - [email protected] haired Pointing Griffons, Wirehaired American Foxhounds, Grand Basset Griffon Vizslas), Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terri - Vendeens, Ibizan Hounds, Petits Bassets ers, Norfolk Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Sealy - Griffons Vendeens, Scottish Deerhounds ham Terriers Mr. Brian C. Bogart (100059) NY Mr. Alfred J. Ferruggiaro (7410) MD (716) 984-0012 (301) 421-1930 [email protected] [email protected] American Hairless Terriers, Kerry Blue Ter - American Foxhounds, Beagles, Grand Basset riers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Griffon Vendeens, Harriers, Norwegian Parson Russell Terriers Elkhounds, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds Dr. Lisa M. Costello (101255) IL Ms. Alessandra Folz (102109) RI (630) 625-2019 (401) 397-3459 [email protected] [email protected] Afghan Hounds, American English Coon - Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, German Wire - hounds, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bluet - haired Pointers, Flat Coated Retrievers, ick Coonhounds, Greyhounds, Ibizan American Water Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Hounds, Plotts, Redbone Coonhounds, English Springer Spaniels, Field Spaniels, Rhodesian Ridgebacks Welsh Springer Spaniels, Wirehaired Point - Mr. J. Calvin Dykes (100595) OR ing Griffons, Wirehaired Vizslas (541) 562-1447 Dr. Anne P. Gallant (7047) TN [email protected] (615) 384-1315 Boston Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalma - [email protected] tians, Finnish Spitz, Lowchen, Poodles, Balance of Non-Sporting Group (Bichons Schipperkes Frises, Lhasa Apsos, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Ter - Mrs. Sharon L. Dykes (100581) OR riers) (541) 562-1447 Mrs. Lisa Graser (37267) TN [email protected] (608) 655-1993 Boston Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei, Coton de [email protected]

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Airedale Terriers, Australian Terriers, Welsh Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus (16298) GA Terriers (770) 463-0656 Mr. Lloyd Graser (16626) TN [email protected] (262) 844-0160 Bearded Collies, Belgian Malinois, Belgian [email protected] Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Cardigan Wirehaired Pointing Griffons Welsh Corgis, Collies, Pyrenean Shepherds, Mr. Rick Gschwender (6740) ID Shetland Sheepdogs, Swedish Vallhunds (208) 477-3934 Mr. Bradley Jenkins (7469) AR [email protected] (870) 219-5525 Balance of Non-Sporting Group (Boston Terri - [email protected] ers, Chow Chows, Dalmatians, Shiba Inu, Ti - American Staffordshire Terriers, Kerry Blue betan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers) Terriers, Scottish Terriers Mr. David W. Haddock (18846) TN Mr. Kristofer Kelso (40630) CT (615) 430-4773 (203) 520-3867 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Sporting Group (Lagotti Romag - Vizslas, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Bea - noli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Flat gles, Poodles Coated Retrievers, American Water Spaniels, Mrs. Anna Lorenz (19278) WI Boykin Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, (920) 876-4179 Wirehaired Vizslas), Dachshunds, Grand [email protected] Basset Griffon Vendeens, Petits Bassets Grif - Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, fons Vedeens, Australian Cattle Dogs, Aus - American Water Spaniels, Welsh Springer tralian Shepherds Spaniels, Bullmastiffs, Border Collies Ms. Nancy Olson Handgraaf (91720) WA Mr. Sidney L. Marx (1470) AZ (360) 686-3079 (480) 275-7094 [email protected] [email protected] Collies Balance of Terrier Group (American Hair - Ms. Carolyn A. Herbel (4112) OK less Terriers, American Staffordshire Terri - (405) 823-1509 ers, Cesky Terriers, Manchester Terriers, [email protected] Norwich Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Skye Balance of Sporting Group (Lagotti Romag - Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers) noli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Chesa - Mr. Sam Houston McDonald (5181) TX peake Bay Retrievers, Spinoni Italiani) (610) 458-0587 [email protected]

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Balance of Herding Group (Bergamasco Mr. John C. Ramirez (1814) CA Sheepdogs, Berger Picards, Finnish Lap - (310) 991-0241 phunds, German Shepherd Dogs, Miniature [email protected] American Shepherds, Polish Lowland Sheep - Bedlington Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Norfolk dogs, Pumik, Spanish Water Dogs, Swedish Terriers, Norwich Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Vallhunds) West Highland White Terriers Ms. Susan E. Paine (27730) WA (253) 535-1408 JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES [email protected] Mr. James Conroy (95311) GA Black and Tan Coonhounds, Borzois, Grey - (561) 400-2059 hounds, Ibizan Hounds [email protected] Ms. Sheila Dee Paske (46304) CA JS-Limited (530) 668-8700 Ms. Connie J. Hinz (97845) IA [email protected] (319) 648-5095 Basenjis, Bloodhounds, Greyhounds, Otter - [email protected] hounds, Pharaoh Hounds JS-Limited Mr. Robert Paust (27933) CA (717) 779-8695 Mr. Fred Hyer (94219) MI [email protected] (616) 874-3647 Beagles, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens, Pe - [email protected] tits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, Pharaoh JS-Limited Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks Mr. D. Scott Pfeil (35091) IL BEST IN SHOW (847) 668-8743 The following persons, having successfully [email protected] completed the required Group Assignments Leonbergers, Mastiffs, Affenpinschers, Eng - in the first Variety Group for which they are lish Toy Spaniels, Havanese, Pomeranians, approved , has been added to the list of judges Pugs, Silky Terriers eligible for approval to judge Best In Show. Ms. Sheila Polk (17200) CA Mrs. Linda Clark (94461) OK (925) 228-3069 (918) 995-2561 [email protected] [email protected] Balance of Sporting Group (Nederlandse Dr. Valeria Rickard (92450) VA Kooikerhondjes, Boykin Spaniels, Wire - (703) 919-8753 haired Vizslas) [email protected]

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Ms. Charlene Trost (22525) NJ their handling qualifications. As a result, it should (732) 863-1475 be understood that any such correspondence will [email protected] be made available upon request, to the registered handler or handler applicant. EMERITUS JUDGE It is the responsibility of all registered handlers Mrs. Lawrence J. (Janet) Sinclair to notify the Handlers Department of any changes Mr. Lawrence (Larry) J. Sinclair or corrections to their address, phone, fax or emails. These changes are very important because DECEASED JUDGES they affect your handlers record, the Web si te and Ms. Gwen McCullagh the Handlers Directory. Mr. Richard L. Mouser Please notify the Handlers Department at (919) Mr. James Alton Porter 816-3884 or email [email protected] Dr. Lee Reasin Mr. Stanley Saltzman NEW REGISTERED HANDLER APPLICANTS Ms. Kathrynann Sarvinas The following person has submitted an applica - PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING tion for the Registered Handler Program. JUDGES COMPLETED Ms. Annmarie C. Ruggieri The following persons have completed their 1224 Snake Hill Road Provisional Judging assignments and their N. Scituate, RI 02857 names have been added to the list of regular Mr. Adam Peterson approved judges. 7923 Riverside Road Mr. Rick Ritacco (99317) CT Seagrove, NC 27341 (203) 834-0476 Ms. Madeline Peterson [email protected] 7923 Riverside Road Obedience – Novice Seagrove, NC 27341

REGISTERED HANDLERS APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFIC Letters concerning registered handers and han - REGISTERED NAME PREFIX dler applicants should be addressed to the The following applications for a breed-spe - Handlers Department at 8051 Arco Corporate cific Registered Name Prefix have been sub - Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617. mitted to The American Kennel Club. Letters The American Kennel Club will at the request of in regard to these applications should be a registered handler applicant, provide that addressed to Gina DiNardo, Executive individual with copies of letters received regarding Secretary:

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COUNTY LINE – Rhodesian Ridgebacks – NAVABO DIAMOND – Maltese – Natalia V. Lisa M. Hoffman & Nicole M. Hoyas Garland ISLAND DACHS – Dachshunds – Molly J. PLAYFUL – Papillons – MaryAnn V. Wik Howard SAGA – Giant Schnauzers – Louise K. LAKE DALE – Bulldogs – Robert D. Krumwied Lagmanson & Rebecca E. Krumwied SHORE CHARM – Australian Shepherds – MSASA – Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Janus L. Shane M. Griffin & Christina M. Wilkinson Maybee REDFOX – Pembroke Welsh Corgis – Noelle L. Blair SANDSTONE – Shar-Pei – Sandy L. Ryan & Jessica L. Burgard STELLA DELNORD – Spinone Italiano – Holly H. Forbes & Talor T. Forbes TIMBER RUN – Australian Shepherds – Taylor A. Gassert WEINER WORKS – Dachshunds – Richard BOARD OF DIRECTORS Van Elgort & Aleene Van Elgort JANUARY 8-9, 2019

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTED The Board convened on Monday, January 8, The following applications for a breed specific 2019 at 9:00 a.m. All Directors were present, Registered Name Prefix have been granted: except for Mr. Wooding. Mr. Wooding BLUEBONNET – Cavalier King Charles participated in the entire meeting by Spaniels – Mary E. Orns & Elizabeth A. Vezina telephone conference, and by Board policy, CLARION – Poodles – Katherine Kennedy and without objection, he did not vote. Also Vigil & Ann A. Kennedy present was the Executive Secretary. DANENDVOR – Great Danes – Amit Pathak & Heather N. Pathak The November 2018 Board minutes, copies of DEBANDLES – Labrador Retrievers – which had been provided to all Directors, were Deborah C. Kidwell discussed. Upon a motion by Ms. Cruz, DTAILS – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers seconded by Dr. Davies, the November 2018 – Donna L. Bennett minutes were approved unanimously (Mr. HIGH DESERT – Miniature American Wooding not voting). Shepherds – Sheri G. Morris

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EXECUTIVE SESSION by Dr. Davies, the Board VOTED There was an EXECUTIVE SESSION to (unanimously; absent Mr. Wooding), to discuss sensitive business matters. There was approve the proposed revisions for re- nothing reported out of this session. publication in the Secretary’s Page of the AKC Gazette for comment. PRESIDENT’S REPORT Board Action Items Parent Club Request to Retire Marcris (Maltese) Mr. Sprung reviewed Action Items and The Board reviewed a request from the reported on Staff initiatives. American Maltese Association (AMA) to retire the kennel name “Marcris”. The name Legal Status Report “Marcris” was registered from 1996-2016 as an The Board reviewed a status report on All AKC Recognized Breed protected kennel pending litigation and other Legal activities name used by long time AMA member Ms. for the months of November and December Joyce B. Watkins of Jupiter, FL (recently 2018. deceased).

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Parent Club Request to Retire St. Aubrey & Elsdon Mari-Beth O’Neill, Vice President, Sport (Pekingese) Services, participated in this portion of the The Board reviewed a request from the meeting by videoconference. Pekingese Club of America (PCA) to retire the kennel names “St. Aubrey” and “Elsdon”. The Lhasa Apso Proposed Breed Standard Revision kennel names St Aubrey and Elsdon were used The Board reviewed additional proposed by Nigel Aubrey Jones and Bill Taylor; both revisions to the Lhasa Apso Standard, kennels significantly influenced the breed. submitted by the American Lhasa Apso Club (ALAC) as a result of the original proposed Parent Club Request to Retire Red Star (Black revisions having been published in the June Russian Terriers) 2018 Secretary’s Page. The current standard The Board reviewed a request from the Black was approved February 9, 1991. Staff Russian Terrier Club of America to retire the recommends the proposed revisions be name “Red Star” in the naming of Black published in the Secretary’s page of the AKC Russian Terriers to preserve the integrity and Gazette for comment. historical significance of the famous kennel responsible for the development of the Black Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded Russian Terrier.

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“Red Star” has not been used in naming Black Digital content and social media were used to Russian Terriers. The name is eligible for drive organic consumer interest and retirement. engagement around the event; encourage live tune-in to AKC.TV and Animal Planet Following a motion by Ms. Cruz, seconded by televised broadcast and expand our usage of Mr. Tatro, the Board VOTED (unanimously; and engagement on Instagram, as this is a absent Mr. Wooding), to approve the requests critical platform for speaking with a younger to retire the four kennel names presented: audience. Marcris (Maltese), St. Aubrey (Pekingese), Elsdon (Pekingese) and Red Star (Black Updates on website traffic were provided – in Russian Terriers). December 2018 AKC.org hit a new all-time high in organic traffic with 1.6M visits, putting Dock and Crop us at +35% over last year, while Marketplace is Following the November 2018 Board meeting, up +20% over last year. Staff was asked to review written materials on the practice of docking tails and/or cropping COMPANION AND PERFORMANCE ears. Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Sports and Events, and Caroline Murphy, Breeds that are currently docked or cropped Director, Performance Events participated in base these procedures on historical function this portion of the meeting by of the breed to prevent damage to the ears or videoconference. Pamela Manaton, Director, tails as a result of engaging in activities that Obedience, Rally & Tracking, and Mary reflect the function of that breed. Burch, Director, Family Dog Program participated in this portion of the meeting via AKC requests that the AKC Canine Health telephone conference. Foundation provide grants for research on these and related topics from their donations. Tracking – “Making Life Easier” Recommenda - tions MARKETING AND MEDIA The Board reviewed five recommendations Kirsten Bahlke, Vice President, Consumer from the Tracking Staff in the Sport & Events Demand provided an update from the Department meant to address issues and Marketing Department. Business metrics were questions that have been raised by the shared on the coverage of the AKC National tracking community regarding participation in Championship on AKC.org, and social media. the sport. None of the recommendations

AKC GAZETTE 19 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES change the substance of the test. They are in eligible to participate in AKC tracking summary: tests, provided, in the opinion of the judge, they display no signs of physical 1. Allowing the Tracking Test secretary to discomfort and can safely complete the enter the test – The recommended test. change allows the host club to decide if they will permit their tracking test secre - 5. Clarifying the Combined Test limits – In tary to enter the event. Chapter 1, Section 17a of the Tracking Regulations addresses entry limits for 2. Extending the Tracking Certification ex - combined tests, however it needs to be piration date – The recommendation is to clarified. To clarify these combined test extend the expiration date to two years limits, staff proposes adding the following (24 months) to allow a handler a longer table to the end of Section 19: period of time to utilize the certificates before they expire; this would enable the Combined Tests Entry Limits (may be certification to span more than one track - less): ing season, and thereby not cause a hard - Up to 2 TD/TDU with up to 5 TDX or 5 ship to participate. VST entries Up to 4 TD/TDU with up to 4 TDX or 4 3. Adding to the Pool of Tracking Certifica - VST entries tion Judges – The recommendation Up to 6 TD/TDU with up to 3 TDX or 3 would be to allow any person that has put VST entries a TDX or VST title on a dog within the Up to 8 TD/TDU with up to 2 TDX or 2 past ten (10) years to perform certifica - VST entries tions. Thereby adding to the pool of eval - Up to 10 TD/TDU with up to 1 TDX or 1 uators eligible to certify dogs for VST entry TD/TDU tests, which will increase the TDX tracks combined with VST tracks are number of dogs eligible to participate in limited to 6 entries the sport. Adding the information above does not 4. Allow Dogs with Physical Challenges to change the limits of what a club may Participate in Tracking – The recommen - currently hold at their events, but rather dation is to allow dogs with physical chal - clarifies the limitations. This will match lenges (including amputees) to be the information found in the Tracking

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Test Manual and by adding it to the minimum number of dogs by one, for a Regulations, it will help to clarify what is range from 5-64 dogs. (2) Add one point often misunderstood. to 2nd and 3rd place where it currently has zero points and add one point for 4th These recommendations were discussed with place for classes that have 20-29 dogs the Companion Events Delegates Committee competing. at the December 2018 meeting. They voted in favor of all five recommendations, with a request to modify item #3 to allow any person that has put a TDX or VST title on a dog within the past ten (10) years to perform certifications, instead of the staff recommended five (5) years. Staff agrees with this change and has included it as the recommendation. This recommendation is a change to Regulations and may be made by a vote of the Board. If approved, this change would become effective April 1, 2019. 2. Earn One Point for Score of 195 or Bet - This will be discussed further at the February ter : A perfect score in obedience is 200. Board meeting. Add one (1) point for any dog that earns a qualifying score of 195 or better, when Obedience Trial Champion Title Modifications they do not earn points from the top four The Board reviewed a recommendation to placements in the Open B and Utility B modify the point schedule for earning the classes. Obedience Trial Champion title. 3. OTCH# : Provide for an OTCH# title to The recommendation is to make three provide recognition for exhibitors who modifications to the obedience program at the have earned the OTCH title but want to OTCH level: continue with their dogs. We can do this by recognizing the number of times a dog 1. Open B Point Schedule : (1) Adjust the has achieved the OTCH title requirement Number of Dogs Competing by adding a numeric designation to the requirements, by decreasing the title; e.g. OTCH2, OTCH3, etc. This is

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consistent with what AKC does in the This will be discussed further at the February other Companion Events sports of agility, Board meeting. rally and tracking as well as the additional title recognition levels in conformation. AKC Temperament Test The Board reviewed a recommendation to It is the intent of the recommended changes implement an AKC Temperament Test open to the OTCH title to encourage exhibitors to to all breeds and mixed breeds. remain engaged in the sport of obedience. It is in the best interest of the sport to retain While the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test these long-time exhibitors. assesses trained behaviors related to the dog’s manners, the AKC Temperament Test will This recommendation is a change to assess the dog’s reaction to stimuli in the Regulations and may be made by a vote of the world. These stimuli will be in the following Board. If approved, this change would become five categories: social, auditory, visual, tactile effective August 1, 2019. (touch), and proprioceptive (motion). This will be discussed further at the February Board meeting. The ATT is a pass-fail test. A dog must pass ten Retriever Field Trials – Exempt First Dog of A Se - testing items. From a list of 15 test items, ten ries will be selected (2 in each of the five The Board reviewed a recommended change to categories) for each event. the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Re - trievers . This recommendation would CGC Evaluators will be the judges for ATT automatically exempt any dog selected as the tests. Dogs must be at least 1-year old to take first dog to run in a series who previously ran as the ATT test. Owners of dogs that pass the the first dog in an earlier series of the same ATT test two times may apply for an ATT stake at the same trial. The dog having the next suffix title. sequential entry number would replace the exempt dog as the first dog to run in the series. This will be discussed further at the February Board meeting. If approved by the Board, it will be read at the March Delegates’ meeting and voted on at the AKC FIT DOG Clubs June Delegates’ meeting. If approved by the The Board reviewed an update on the success Delegate body, the effective date will be upon of the AKC FIT DOG program and plans to communication to the clubs. expand the program by allowing clubs to

AKC GAZETTE 22 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES become AKC FIT DOG clubs. Groups that are approved as AKC FIT DOG clubs will receive a free banner with the AKC Implemented as part of the AKC Family Dog FIT DOG logo and their club name. It is program, many owners are excited about the anticipated the program will be announced AKC FIT DOG program. The program offers around March 1, 2019. dog owners who reached a specified fitness In addition to promoting health, the AKC FIT goal a free car magnet featuring the AKC FIT DOG club program will provide clubs a posi - DOG logo. Participation in AKC FIT DOG is tive public outreach opportunity to engage bringing health benefits to both dogs and new dog owners, share information about their owners. AKC activities and possibly attract new club members. The Family Dog Department will implement the next step in the development of the AKC There was no objection by the Board to the FIT DOG program, which is to encourage proposal to allow current AKC clubs to clubs to become AKC FIT DOG clubs. become eligible to offer AKC FIT DOG.

The criteria for becoming an AKC FIT DOG NADD Status Report club are: The Board reviewed a status report on AKC’s 1. The group will conduct: (a) at least 4 association with the North American Diving group fitness walks per year, or, Dogs (NADD). (b)regularly scheduled canine fitness/con - ditioning classes. In 2018, NADD provided dock diving at 46 2. The group must complete a question - different AKC clusters. If threshold levels of naire describing their planned fitness ac - activity are reached, NADD shares revenue tivities, frequencies, etc. and submit it to with the AKC clubs. Their National the Family Dog Department. Championship held in Orlando adds an 3. Groups that may apply to be AKC FIT exciting dimension to that event. AKC has an DOG clubs include AKC clubs, independ - exclusive contract with NADD. The ent dog training schools, and other dog NADD/AKC association has worked well and related organizations. will continue into the foreseeable future. One could think of AKC FIT DOG clubs as a “meet-up” group centered on dogs and CONFORMATION fitness. Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Sports and Events; Tim Thomas, Vice

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President, Dog Show Judges; Glenn Lycan, for an entry to be acceptable. The proposal Director, Operation Support; Alan Slay, would change the order of a few items and Director, Event Programs; and Bri Tesarz, clarify that the majority of the items are in Manager, Dog Show Rules, participated in this reference to the dog. portion of the meeting via videoconference. This will be discussed further at the February Using AKC Events and/or AKC Clubs or Special At - Board meeting. tractions as a Qualifying Activity for an Event Held by a Third Party Grand Champion Points for Best of Breed – Rules The Board discussed a proposed new Policy to Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 16, Section 6 address situations where AKC Events, and/or The Board reviewed a recommendation from Special Attractions are used as a qualifying the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee to activity for an event held by a third party. change an italicized sentence in Rules Applying Clubs may not enter into agreements that may to Dog Shows Chapter 16, Section 6 to be part imply that their event, or a special attraction of the rules. held in conjunction with their event, is part of a “series” of events or a “qualifying” activity for Chapter 16, Section 6 contains a sentence in a larger event or competition held or italics that provides the Best of Breed winner sponsored by a third party without the written to be awarded the GCH points calculated for involvement of the AKC. Best of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex, whichever is greater. This has been part of the The Board requested that staff make a few GCH calculations since 2010 but has not changes to the format of the policy proposed formally been incorporated into the rules. and bring the memo back for further review the following day of the Board meeting. This will be discussed further at the February Board meeting. Entry Requirements Formatting Change – Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11, Section 4 Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 11 Italics The Board reviewed a recommendation from Changes the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee to The Board reviewed a recommendation from change the formatting of the entry the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee to requirements listed in Rules Applying to Dog change parts of the italics in Rules Applying to Shows Chapter 11, Section 4. Dog Shows Chapter 11, Sections 12 & 13 to Chapter 11, Section 4 lists the items required become part of the rule. Additionally, the Dog

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Show Rules Committee is suggesting a few the information listed on the entry form may wording changes to these sections. These be corrected at the event. The proposal would sections address the eligibility of reword the section. superintendents, show secretaries, official This will be discussed further at the February veterinarians, and judges to exhibit. Board meeting.

The proposed changes to Section 12 would Stewards – Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter only move the text from italics to become part 18 of the rule. The change to Section 13 makes The Board reviewed a recommendation from the rule gender neutral and would change the the Delegate Dog Show Rules definition of immediate family (the Board Committee(DSRC) to change the Board policy approved similar changes at their October describing when an individual can steward meeting which was after the DRSC September under a judge. The DSRC wishes to extend the meeting but before the Committee submitted limitation outlined in Rules Applying to Dog this request). Shows Chapter 18 to include the remainder of the show cluster. Also included in the proposal is a wording change to the last paragraph of the italics Current Policy: In preparing the schedule of ring (Board Policy) which the DSRC is requesting assignments, the chief steward and other club offi - that the Board change and approve as they do cials should keep in mind that no person should not wish to move that paragraph from italics. serve as steward with a judge under whom he has an entry, or under whom, in the course of the day’s This will be discussed further at the February judging, such entry may become eligible to compete. Board meeting. If it becomes necessary during the show to reshuffle stewarding assignments, care should be taken to see Rewording Catalog & Judges Book Entry Errors that a person is not assigned to serve as steward Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 14, Section with a judge if there is any possibility that the judge, 8 later in the show, will be passing upon an entry of The Board reviewed a recommendation from the steward. the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committee to change the wording of Rules Applying to Dog The DSRC also recommends adding the word Shows Chapter 14, Section 8 . ‘conformation’ to the first sentence of Rules Chapter 14, Section 8 details that errors in the Applying to Dog Shows Chapter 18. catalog and judges book which are contrary to

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This will be discussed further at the February the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Board meeting. America to conduct a membership drive through a series of emails. Group Club Special Attractions at Multiple Shows in One Day The program focused on three months’ worth In October, the Board approved a number of of registrants. Each preceding month’s changes to the Multiple Shows in One Day registrants would receive a series of emails, policy including restricting the number of one each month for three months. The special attractions with group competition to concept was to build a relationship between only one between the two shows. Since that the new dog owner and the parent club. Club time, a Group club has approached a Board Development and the GSPCA worked closely Member to request that Group clubs be together to develop the three custom emails. allowed to offer special attractions at both of In addition to the email drive the GSPCA their events as their special attraction judging spent time making their website more is only for one group not all seven and Best in appealing to visitors. Show. The Club Development and Marketing departments are in the process of refining the Staff agrees that this is a reasonable request program based on learnings from the initial and recommends the Board approve the pilot. Additional tests will be conducted to underlined addition to the policy: evaluate the changes.

• No more than one special attraction with group Superintendent Billing Cycle competition may be offered between the two all-breed The Staff provided the Board with a memo to shows. inform them of a change in the billing cycle for superintendents that takes effect January The restriction on special attractions does not apply 1, 2019. to group shows. Starting January 1, all superintendents will be This will be discussed further at the February invoiced weekly. This change has been Board meeting. included in the annual superintendent’s contract. Parent Club Membership Email Campaign Pilot In the spring of 2018, AKC Club Development JUDGING OPERATIONS and AKC Marketing began collaborating with Tim Thomas, Vice President, Dog Show

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Judges and Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice Report on Member Clubs Bylaws Approved in Octo - President, Sports & Events participated in this ber and November 2018 portion of the meeting via videoconference. Basenji Club of America (1957) Conformation Judging Statistics The Judging Operations department provided Conyers Kennel Club of Georgia, Rockdale the Board with statistics related to County, GA (2004) conformation judging applications considered by the Department in the preceding three Irish Wolfhound Club of America (1926) months (October - December 2018) as well as Kachina Kennel Club, Glendale, AZ (2006) the year-end summary statistics for 2018. Mid-Hudson Kennel Association, FINAL REVIEW ACTION SUMMARY Rhinebeck, NY (1950) 2018 YEAR-TO-DATE Number Breed Breeds Aps Aps Aps Aps Aps of Requested Accepted Limited Fully Denied Withdrawn Held Norwegian Elkhound Association of Applicants Approved NB 66 89 86 1 63 2 0 1 America (1936) AB 293 1421 1366 13 272 8 0 1 TOTAL 359 1510 1452 14 335 10 0 2 Parson Russell Terrier Association of America (2003) CLUBS Doug Ljungren, Executive Vice President, Upper Suncoast Dog Training Club, Sports & Events and Lisa Cecin, Director of Clearwater, FL (1982) Club Relations, participated in this portion of the meeting. Report on Newly Licensed Clubs Approved in Octo - ber and November 2018 The Board reviewed a report on the prospective Delegate credentials to be Calhoun Shetland Sheepdog Club of published in two issues of the AKC Gazette, Louisiana, Calhoun, LA (including applications for AKC Membership, a report on communities north to Arkansas state Member Club Bylaws approved and newly border, west to Route 167, east to licensed clubs. Mississippi state border along Interstate 20), 23 total households, 15 local.

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greater Chicago, IL (including operating field trial club in the United States. communities north to Wheeling, south to It preceded the English Setter Association of Route 34, west to Route 59), 22 total America, the AKC Parent Club, which became households, 19 local. an AKC member club in 1931. The ESC of America hosted AKC’s 1st licensed Pointing Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Club of the Breed Field Trial in 1924 in Medford, NJ and United States of America, 142 total resigned its AKC membership in May 1931. households (42 households in 10 States west of the Mississippi River; 94 households The Club submitted a request to again be in 20 States east of the Mississippi River; 6 licensed by AKC. They would like to be households in Canada). licensed as a multiple breed field trial and hunting test club (not a specialty club). The Northern California Sporting Group Club, Board and Staff approve of this request, given greater Rocklin, CA (including the historic significance of this club; and the communities east of Interstate 80, north to growing need to secure grounds for field Colfax, south to Livermore, no further west events in the Northeast. Once eligible, the to Walnut Creek), 32 total households, 26 club would be licensed as a multiple breed local. Field Trial and Hunting Test club (not a specialty club). The club will also be Scent Work Club of Central Wisconsin, informed that it is not eligible for member greater Stevens Point, WI (including status. Club Relations will proceed with the communities north to Wausau, south to sanctioning process using the name English Plover, along Interstate 39), 22 total Setter Club of Medford. households, 20 local. COMPLIANCE Versatile K9 Scent Work Club of Northern Jay Waks, Senior Executive Vice President and New Jersey, greater Morris Park, NJ General Counsel and Heather McManus, Vice (including all communities north of President and Deputy General Counsel, Interstate 78), 30 total households, 26 local. participated in this portion of the meeting. Wanda Forlines, Director of Compliance, and English Setter Club of Medford Marcus Bach, Director, Inspections and The English Setter Club of America was Investigations, participated by incorporated in 1906. The club is located in videoconference. Medford, N.J. It is the oldest continuously

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Changes to the Regulations for Record Delegate Approvals Keeping and Identification of Dogs Jennifer Guinn, Wood Dale, IL Based on a request from the Board, Staff To represent Chicago Bulldog Club reviewed and recommended changes to the Douglas Warren Johnson, Colorado Springs, Regulations for Record Keeping and CO Identification of Dogs. The recommended To represent Colorado Springs Kennel Club changes would allow an alternative to the requirement that a printed copy of records be Kelly D. Reimschiissel, Highland, UT maintained as a backup to electronic records. To represent Valley Kennel Club This will be discussed further at the February Board meeting. Dr. Anne L. Testoni, PhD, Bolton, MA To represent Wachusett Kennel Club The following AKC Management actions were reported: Barbet Eligibility to Compete in the Sporting Group (Final Board Disciplinary actions are reported on The Board VOTED to approve the Barbet for the Secretary’s Page) acceptance into the AKC Stud Book and for the Barbet to be eligible to compete in the CONSENT Sporting Group effective January 1, 2020. The Following a motion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded Breed Standard submitted by the Barbet Club by Dr. Davies it was VOTED (unanimously; ab - of America was approved as the official sent Mr. Wooding); to approve the following standard for the breed. (Appendix A). The Consent items: breed will be moved from the Foundation • Delegate Approvals Stock Service into the Stud Book of the • Barbet Eligibility to Compete in the American Kennel Club on January 1, 2020. Sporting Group The Stud Book will remain open until January • Boykin Spaniel Proposed Breed Standard 1, 2025. Revisions • Change to Group Times at Concurrent Boykin Spaniel Proposed Breed Standard Revi - All-Breed & Limited Breed Events sions • Dogo Argentino Eligibility to Compete in The Board VOTED to approve the proposed the Working Group revisions to the Boykin Spaniel Breed Standard that were approved by the membership of the Boykin Spaniel Club & Breeders Association of America (BSCBAA).

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The breed standard will be effective on April group that is holding an event concur - 2, 2019. (Appendix B) rently with the all-breed event. 6. All-breed events must offer group and Change to Group Times at Concurrent All-Breed Best in Show competition. Group events and Limited Breed Events must offer group competition. The Board VOTED to modify the Concurrent 7. The use of multiple group rings is encour - Group & All-Breed Events Board Policy to aged. allow clubs to schedule the Group times as 8. Junior Showmanship competition is al - needed to run the event efficiently. lowed. 9. Obedience and Rally competitions are al - Concurrent Group & All-Breed Events (July 2017, lowed, and encouraged, but must have Board meeting, amended January 2019) their own ring(s) for competition. Group & All-Breed events may be held concurrently with the following limitations: Requests for multiple group events on the 1. Permission must be obtained from the all- same day and site of an all-breed event will be breed club in order to apply. evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 2. The events must be held on the same grounds (i.e., the same physical address). Dogo Argentino Eligibility to Compete in the Work - 3. Ownership of the corresponding date ing Group must be agreed upon in writing and sub - The Board VOTED to approve the Dogo mitted with the event applications prior Argentino for acceptance into the AKC Stud to event approval. Book and for the Dogo Argentino to be 4. The breed and group judging at either eligible to compete in the Working Group the all-breed or event or the breed judg - effective January 1, 2020. The Breed ing in the group event may occur first but Standard submitted by the Dogo Argentino must be scheduled in order to avoid de - Club of America was approved as the official lays in group judging in the all-breed standard for the breed. (Appendix C). The event. Group judging for the all-breed breed will be moved from the Foundation event must be held prior to the group Stock Service into the Stud Book of the judging in the group event. Group judg - American Kennel Club on January 1, 2020. ing for the group event cannot conflict The Stud Book will remain open until with BIS at the all-breed event. January 1, 2025. 5. Evening or concurrent specialties are per - mitted for breeds that are not part of the

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The Board adjourned at 3:20 p.m. further online distribution channels to increase its circulation and advertising The Board Meeting reconvened on Tuesday, revenue. January 9 at 9:10 a.m. Using AKC Events or Special Attractions as a Qual - All Directors were present. Also present was ifying Activity for an Event Held by a Third Party the Executive Secretary. Following a motion by Mr. Powers, seconded by Mr. Sweetwood, the Board VOTED New Business (unanimously) to consider the matter at this meeting waiving its normal notice procedures. AKC Detection Dog Task Force Following a motion by Ms. Biddle, seconded Dr. Battaglia, Mr. Sweetwood, Mr. Carota and by Mrs. Wallin, the Board VOTED Ms. Biddle gave an update on the AKC (unanimously) to approve the following Detection Dog Task Force of which they are policy: members. Great strides are being made in determining how AKC and AKC breeders can Using AKC Events and/or AKC Clubs or Special At - assist. The Task Force has a monthly call and tractions as a Qualifying Activity for an Event Held the Board will continue to be updated on the by a Third Party progress being made. (January 2019) To ensure reasonable consistency across events and Family Dog Magazine protect the best interests of the AKC and AKC Clubs, There was a discussion of AKC publications. clubs considering an agreement with a third party The Board felt that Family Dog Magazine was regarding their events or special attraction held in a quality publication that shares AKC, its conjunction with their events or clubs must seek the Mission and dogs with the public in involvement and approval of the AKC when the fol - an entertaining and accessible manner. lowing applies: It was confirmed by staff that Family Dog • An AKC club or event is part of a “series” of Magazine is mailed on a complimentary basis events or a “qualifying” activity for a competi - to 51,000 Veterinary Waiting Rooms and tion held or sponsored by a third party. Clubs Professional Dog Groomers. Total Circulation considering this type of agreement must contact is over 270,000 per issue. the AKC Executive Secretary. Subscriptions are currently sold online via • A special attraction held in conjunction with several school fundraiser and subscription an AKC club or event when the special attrac - agent sites. The Board asked Staff to look into tion is a titling activity for a third party or

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part of a “series” or a “qualifying” activity for birds. He has a cheerful disposition; very a competition held or sponsored by a third social and loyal. party. Clubs considering this type of agreement must contact the AKC Event Operations De - SIZE PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE - SIZE partment. Height at the withers: Dogs 21 to 24½ inches, Bitches 19 to 22½ inches. Weight in It is the club’s responsibility to understand if these proportion to height. Proportions - Measured conditions apply before entering into an agreement from point of shoulder to buttocks and withers with a sponsor or special attraction provider. to ground, the Barbet is slightly longer than tall. Exact proportion is not as important as It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday, January 9, balance. Substance - Neither coarse nor 2019 at 11:23 a.m. refined, the Barbet is solidly built with Adjourned adequate bone to perform his tasks as a true Attest sporting dog. Head: Of great importance, the head is strong, Gina M. DiNardo, Executive Secretary broad, and proportionally large. Expression is bright, engaging. Eyes of medium size, nearly round in shape, dark hazel to dark brown, harmonizing with the coat color. Eye rims are Appendix A fully pigmented, corresponding to coat (black for black, black pied or gray dogs; brown for The Barbet Breed Standard brown or brown pied dogs. Fawn dogs may have either black or brown pigmentation). GENERAL APPEARANCE Ears are wide and are set at eye level. Ear An archetypic water dog of France, the Barbet leather reaching at least to the corner of the is a rustic breed of medium size and balanced mouth and fully covered with long hair. Skull proportions which appears in works as early as is rounded and broad. Occiput is not the 16th century. In profile, the Barbet is prominent. Stop is defined, neither abrupt slightly rectangular with a substantial head nor sloping. Head planes are nearly parallel. and long, sweeping tail. He has a long, dense The muzzle is shorter than the skull and is covering of curly hair and a distinctive beard quite square. Bridge of nose is broad. Lower (French barbe), which gives the breed its jaw fairly square and strong. Jaws of equal name. An agile athlete, the Barbet has been length. The nose is large, with well opened used primarily to locate, flush, and retrieve nostrils, fully pigmented in harmony with coat

AKC GAZETTE 32 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES color. Lips are thick, fully pigmented. Flews COAT are tight. Scissors bite, teeth large and strong. The coat of the Barbet is his defining characteristic. Profuse hair covers the whole NECK, TOPLINE, BODY body evenly with thick, natural curls that range Neck is strong, blending well into the body. from large and loose to tight, smaller curls. Back is solid with well sustained level topline, The hair on the top of the head reaches the loin is short and slightly arched, croup bridge of the nose. He has a distinctive beard. rounded. The tail is the natural extension of Ears are covered in long hair. The coat is the topline, long and low set. When in motion shown in as natural a state as possible; clean the tail is carried above horizontal in a and free from mats. The hair is to retain curl. sweeping curve but does not curl onto the While scissoring is necessary to keep him neat, back. The tail is never docked. Body is athletic excessive sculpting and shaping is to be with substance, chest is broad, well-developed, penalized. deep, reaching the elbow; ribs rounded but not barrel-like, underline slightly inclined COLOR without tuck-up. All shades of black, gray, brown, fawn; with or without white markings. Pied (primarily white FOREQUARTERS with all shades of black, gray, brown, fawn Emphasis is on balance. Shoulders are well markings). laid back and approximately the same length as the upper arm, placing the front legs well GAIT under the chest with elbows close to the body. Easy, ground-covering trot with good front Legs are straight and strong; well boned. reach and impulsion from hindquarters with Pasterns are strong and flexible. Front precise cadence. Feet converge toward the dewclaws may be removed. Feet are round, centerline with increased speed. Topline and toes are tight, well-arched. Pads thick. remains level and carriage is smart.

HINDQUARTERS TEMPERAMENT Angulation balances with forequarters. Upper The Barbet is a responsive, loving member of thigh is well muscled, stifle well bent, second the family. Joyful, bright, and kindly natured, thigh is well developed, hocks well let-down, he is a versatile sporting dog and willing short and perpendicular to ground; without participant in many activities. The sensitive dewclaws. Feet same as front. Barbet responds to positive interaction and training and displays an even temperament.

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Approved December 9, 2015 to the highest point of the shoulder blades for Effective January 1, 2017 dogs is 15½ to 18 inches at the withers; for bitches is 14 to 16½ inches at the withers. Any variance greater than 1 inch above or below Appendix B the ideal height is a major fault. The minimum height ranges shall not apply to The Boykin Spaniel Breed Standard dogs or bitches under 12 months of age. Proportion is slightly longer than tall, never GENERAL APPEARANCE square. However, exact proportion is not as The Boykin Spaniel was developed in South important as the dog being well-balanced and Carolina, USA as a medium-sized sporting dog sound, capable of performing the breed’s with a docked tail. The breed is built to cover intended function. all types of ground conditions with agility and reasonable speed. Size and weight were HEAD essential in development of the breed as these The head must be in proportion with the size hunting companions needed to be lighter and of the dog. The expression is alert, eager, self- smaller than their larger sporting dog cousins confident, attractive and intelligent. Eyes to fit in the portable section boats of the time range from yellow to amber to varying shades period. As a result, the Boykin Spaniel came to of brown, set well apart, medium size and be known as “the little brown dog that doesn’t almond or oval shaped, and trusting. rock the boat”. Being a hunting dog, he Protruding or bulging eyes is a major fault. should be exhibited in hard muscled working Ears are pendulous and set slightly above or condition. His coat should not be so excessive even with the line of the eye; ear set is higher as to hinder his work as an active flushing when alert. The leather of the ear is thin and spaniel but should be thick enough to protect when pulled forward should almost reach the him from heavy cover and weather. The tip of the nose. The ears hang close to the Boykin Spaniel is primarily a working gun dog; cheeks and are flat. Skull is fairly broad, flat on structure and soundness are of great top, and slightly rounded at the sides and importance. back. The occiput bone is inconspicuous. The stop is moderate. When viewed from the side SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE the nasal bone and the top of the skull form The Boykin Spaniel is solidly built, with two parallel lines. Muzzle is approximately the moderate bone, and smooth firm muscles. same length as the skull, and is approximately The ideal height measured from the ground ½ the width of the skull. The distance from

AKC GAZETTE 34 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES the tip of the nose to the occiput is about the FOREQUARTERS same length as occiput to the base of the neck. The Boykin Spaniel’s shoulders are sloping, The nasal bone is straight with no inclination clean and muscular. His legs medium in down or of snippiness. The nose is to be fully length, straight and well boned but not too pigmented, dark liver in color with well short as to handicap for field work or so heavy opened nostrils. The lips are close fitting and as to appear clumsy. Pasterns are strong with clean, without excess skin or flews. Scissors is no suggestion of weakness. Feet are round, the preferred bite, level is acceptable. compact, well-arched, of medium size with Pronounced or extreme overshot or thick pads. Dewclaws should be removed. The undershot bites are major faults. Broken teeth toes closely grouped, webbed and well should not count against the dog. padded.

NECK, TOPLINE, BODY HINDQUARTERS Neck is moderately long, muscular, slightly The Boykin Spaniel has well developed hips arched at the crest and gradually blends into and thighs with moderate angulation at the sloping shoulders and never concave or ewe- stifle with the whole rear assembly showing necked. Back - The topline is straight, strong strength and drive. Hindquarters are muscular and essentially level and should remain solid and most importantly, in balance with the and level in movement. Loins are short, strong forequarters. Hocks well let down, pasterns with a slight tuck up. His body is sturdily relatively short, strong and parallel when constructed but not too compact and never viewed from the rear. Feet – see feet under square. The shoulders are sloping. The brisket forequarters. is well developed but not barreled, extending to the elbow and not too broad or narrow as COAT to interfere with movement. A ⅔ to ⅓ ribs to The coat can range from flat to slightly wavy to loin ratio is preferred. The croup slopes gently curly, with medium length. The Boykin to the set of the tail, and the tail-set follows the Spaniel is typically a single coat breed but may natural line of the croup. The tail is docked to have undercoat. Boykin Spaniels are a length of 3 to 5 inches when fully mature. considered a “wash and wear” dog easily going The tail’s carriage should be carried from the field to the ring. The ears, chest, legs horizontally or slightly elevated and displays a and belly are equipped with light fringe or characteristic lively, merry action, particularly feathering. His coat may be trimmed, never when the dog is on game. shaved, to have a well-groomed appearance

AKC GAZETTE 35 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES and to enhance the dog's natural lines. It is companionship and gets along well with other legitimate to trim about the head, throat, ears, dogs and children. He shows great eagerness tail and feet to give a smart, functional but and energy for the hunt yet controllable in the natural appearance. Honorable field scars are field. acceptable. FAULTS COLOR The foregoing description is that of the ideal The Boykin Spaniel color is a solid liver color - Boykin Spaniel. Any deviation from the above a deep reddish-brown color that includes described dog must be penalized to the extent various shades of chocolate brown, from light of the deviation. to very dark. A small amount of white on the chest is permitted and no other white Approved January 7, 2019 markings are allowed. Sun bleaching is Effective April 2, 2019 acceptable.

GAIT Movement is effortless with good reach from well laidback shoulders at an angle that Appendix C permits a long stride that is in balance with the rear quarters for strong driving power with The Dogo Argentino Breed Standard no wasted movement. Viewed from the rear the hocks should drive well under the body GENERAL APPEARANCE following on a line with the forelegs neither The ideal Dogo Argentino is a study in too widely nor closely spaced. As speed harmony. He is large, powerful, and athletic. increases it is natural for the legs to fall to a His strong head is supported by a thick, but center line of travel. Seen from the side it elegant neck that connects to a balanced body, should exhibit a good, long forward stride which is sustained by straight, substantial with no side winding. In gait the tail is carried forelegs and very muscular, medium-angulated level to or above the back. hindquarters. The Dogo gives the impression of explosive power and energy. Developed to TEMPERAMENT find, chase and catch dangerous game the The Boykin Spaniel is friendly, a willing Dogo must have a good nose, great lung worker, intelligent and easy to train. The capacity, and a powerful, yet agile, muscular Boykin Spaniel thrives on human build. His expression is alert and intelligent,

AKC GAZETTE 36 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES with a marked hardness. The Dogo is instantly at least 50 percent of the height at the withers. identifiable by his short, completely white The body is slightly off square The length of coat. the body (measured from the ;point of the shoulder to the point of the buttock) may The Dogo Argentino's head gives him his exceed the height at the withers by no more unique stamp. The measurement from the than 10 percent. Substance - Substantially- brow bone to the tip of the nose is the same boned and muscular, with a large and length as the measurement from the brow powerful head. Females are slightly smaller bone to the occiput. These proportions were than males and look feminine, but without designed to give the Dogo a sufficiently large weakening substance or structure. Lack of mouth and powerful bite for holding prey. bone and muscle development is to be Great value is placed upon this equal lengths severely penalized. ratio of 1:1 and a large mouth. The general appearance and overall balance HEAD of the Dogo Argentino, with utmost Head - Powerful and balanced. The ratio of consideration given to type is a first priority. cranial length is equal to cranial width. The Special attention is then devoted to the head; length from the brow bone to the tip of the followed by individual body components for nose is the same length as the distance from correctness, and the gait thoroughly evaluated the brow bone to the occiput. for efficiency. Skull - Solid and convex, both length and widthwise, due to the relief created by the SIZE PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE - SIZE insertion of the powerful biting and nape Height and weight - Males: 24 to 26½ inches, muscles. The occiput is covered by the nape. Bitches: 24 to 25½ inches. Ideal height: Males: The cheeks and masseter muscles are large, 25 to 25½ inches, Females: 24½ to 25 inches. well defined, and covered with tight skin. The Height above or below the limits established stop is slightly defined, as a transition from the in the standard is a disqualification. convex skull to the slightly concave foreface. Approximate Weights: Males: 88 to 100 When viewed in profile, the stop appears pounds, Bitches: 88 to 95 pounds. Proportion - more defined due to the prominence of the The measurement from the brow bone to the supraorbital ridges (brow). Expression - Alert tip of the muzzle is the same length as the and intelligent, with a marked hardness. Eyes measurement from the brow bone to the - Medium size, almond shaped, dark or occiput. The withers are slightly higher than hazelnut in color, protected by thick eyelids the croup. The depth of the chest represents with black or flesh-colored rims (black

AKC GAZETTE 37 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES preferred). Sub-frontal position, set wide very tight fitting (black pigment is apart. Blue eye(s) or any blue in the eyes is a preferred); never pendulous. Very short lips disqualification. Ears - Set at the highest are preferred so that when the dog is holding points of the sides of the skull. Customarily, prey in his mouth, he can still breathe the ears are cropped, erect or semi-erect, and through the commisure at the back corner of triangular in shape. Length does not exceed his mouth. Disqualification - The top lip 50 percent of the front edge of the auricle of extending below the bottom jaw. the ear. Without being cropped, they are of medium length, broad, thick, flat and NECK, TOPLINE, BODY rounded at the tip. Covered with smooth hair Neck - Thick, strong, and arched, yet which is slightly shorter than on the rest of elegant. The skin is very thick and wrinkled, the body; they can have small dark spots, not without forming excessive dewlap. The to be penalized. In uncropped position they elasticity of the skin is due to the cellular hang down covering the back of the cheeks. tissue being very lax. Back and Topline - When the dog is alert they may be carried The withers are pronounced. The back is semi-erect. Muzzle and Nose - The muzzle is strong, with well-defined muscles. The strong, a bit longer than deep, well muscular topline is highest at the withers developed in width, with the sides slightly and slopes slightly to the croup. A converging. The top of the muzzle is slightly longitudinal groove, created by the relief of concave when viewed in profile. The nose is the dorsal muscles, runs along the dog's completely black and has large nostrils. Noses spine. Seen from the side the topline should that are only partially pigmented in adult not have any depression. Body - Slightly off specimens are to be severely penalized. Noses square. The length of the body (measured other than black are a disqualification. Bite from the point of the shoulder to point of and Jaw Structure - The jaw bones are well- the buttock) may exceed the height at the developed, strong, and fit together correctly, withers by 10 percent. The chest is broad not being over or undershot. The power of and deep, giving the impression of large the Dogo’s bite comes from the angulation lungs. The thorax is deep, and when viewed on the bottom jaw. Scissor bite is preferred, from the front and in profile it extends but pincer bite is acceptable. Full dentition is below the elbows. The loins are short and recommended. Teeth should be healthy and muscular. The underline is well muscled, large. Broken teeth are not to be penalized with only a slight to moderate tuck-up of the on hunting dogs. Overshot or undershot abdomen. The croup is muscular and broad. dogs are to be disqualified. Lips - The lips are The tail is medium set, appearing as a

AKC GAZETTE 38 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES continuation of the spine. It is thick at the the ears. The size of the spot must be in base, straight and tapers like a saber to the proportion to the size of the head, not hock joint. At rest it hangs down naturally, exceeding 10 percent of the latter. More than in action or when trotting it is raised one spot on the head (with the exception of approximately 45 degrees to the topline and small spots on the ears) is a disqualification. is amply curved in an arc. Curled tails are to Comparing two dogs of equal quality, the be penalized. The hair on the tail is short. whiter is preferred. The rims, nose and lips are preferably pigmented in black. Black FOREQUARTERS pigmented skin anywhere on the dog is Legs are straight, and vertical. Shoulders are acceptable. A black spot anywhere other than laid back, with great muscular development, on the head is a disqualification. yet are not exaggerated. The upper arm is the same length as the shoulder; well inclined. GAIT Elbows are placed naturally against the chest Agile and firm with noticeable modification wall. when showing interest in something, changing into an attitude of alertness and HINDQUARTERS responding with quick reflexes. Viewed from Broad, with very muscular thighs and short the side, proper front and rear angulation is rear pasterns (Moderate angulation in balance manifested in a smoothly efficient, level- with the forequarters.) Strong hocks, backed, ground covering stride with a perpendicular to the ground, neither turned powerful drive emanating from the rear. in or out. Rear feet similar to front feet but Viewed from the front or rear, the legs are slightly smaller. Without dewclaws. parallel but converge towards the centerline as speed increases. The Dogo’s gait should COAT always appear harmonious and balanced, Uniform, straight, short, and smooth, with an showcasing his solid and sound body average length of ½ to ¾ inches. Long hair is a construction. disqualification. CHARACTER & TEMPERAMENT COLOR The Dogo is a strong, tenacious and rustic dog Entirely white. The only tolerable spots are that was created to protect family and one black or dark-colored patch on the skull property, as well as to hunt large game and but which can also be located on one ear or destructive predators. He is a faithful around one eye or very small dark spots on companion at home and in the field. Of all of

AKC GAZETTE 39 FEBRUARY 2019 SECRETARY ’S PAGES the Dogo’s attributes, he is above all else, courageous.

DISQUALIFICATIONS Height above or below the limits established in the standard. Blue eye(s). Any blue color in the eye(s). Nose any color other than black. Overshot or undershot mouth. Top lip extending below the bottom jaw. Long hair. More than one spot on the head (with the exception of small spots on the ears). Spots on the hair of the body.

Approved November 12, 2018 Effective January 1, 2020

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