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1 SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Going beyond our family’s favorite canine, JUDGING PROCEDURE Seattle Kennel Club is pleased to partner A comprehensive Judging Schedule for each day, with the approximate with Treehouse for 2018. A portion of their judging time of each breed, and an index to the breeds entered each day appears on pages 8-11. You can also pick up a schedule at the Occidental ticket sales will benefit Treehouse. door when you arrive at the show. In General – There are more than 200 AKC-recognized breeds, plus another 68 breeds who are working on becoming recognized. Of these, we expect approximately 160 different breeds to be entered in these shows. Each day, conformation judging will be concurrent in 10 rings, starting at 8:00AM. In addition, there will be two ach morning nearly 10,000 children in foster care in Wash- rings of Obedience, one ring of Rally, and one large ring of Agility ington State wake up to unfamiliar surroundings. In foster starting at 8:00AM. care, they are safe from physical harm and dangerous Junior Showmanship classes will be held both days. E neglect but they are far from out of the woods socially, emotionally It will be a bee-hive of activity from 8:00 until Noon, when and academically. Trauma and loss, changes in homes and schools most rings will break for Lunch. They continue in the afternoon and emotional upheaval cause them to perform worse than their as the show’s elimination tournament continues. If you have peers on every academic measure. At Treehouse, we envision- and particular breed(s) that you want to see compete, it is essential strive to create- a world where every child that has experienced that you refer to the “Judging Program.” Otherwise you may foster care has the opportunities and support they need to pursue miss them entirely. their dreams and become productive members of our community. Group judging of the Best of Breed winners will begin mid- In 1988, Treehouse was founded by a group of DSHS social work- afternoon (usually between 2:00 and 3:00PM). Best in Show ers who started fundraising to provide the little things needed to judging will be held between 5:00 and 6:00PM. help children feel good and fit in—things like birthday presents and school supplies and a warm winter coat. Almost 30 years later, Treehouse still provides essential supports through our Little Wishes program where we pay for extracurricular activities like sports fees and summer camp and through our free store where kids can shop six times a year. We are dedicated to closing the achievement gap between youth in foster care and their peers 2018 SKC Show - Special Pricing forever. By providing our students with critical academic support, Designer Soft Sided Dog Carriers we’ve watched them become more self-determined and invested in their education than ever before. And despite the numerous All sizes – All colors - $20 challenges our students face in foster care, their graduation rates are on the rise. Today, our extended graduation rate for Treehouse youth is 89 percent- about 7 percent higher than the general population. This rate includes on-time and fifth-year graduates throughout King County and a growing number of school districts in Pierce and Spokane. Treehouse relies on the generous contributions of our community. In fact, we are 85 percent privately funded. There are many ways to support youth in foster care—volunteer, attend an event, host a donation drive, or join us in legislative advocacy. We invite you to partner with us to give kids in foster care a childhood and a future. Together, we are creating a road to hope and possibility for youth in foster care across Washington State. Treehouse T 206.267.5159 | F 206.767.7773 Contact Dani Brazzle - 425-686-8074 2100 24th Avenue S. / Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98144-4643 2 THE SEATTLE KENNEL CLUB Come and be a part of one of the Northwest’s great traditions. The Seattle Kennel Club, Inc. Dog Show is in its 80th year with over 2,400 dogs competing during the two days for Best in Show awards. More than 11,000 canine enthusiasts Welcome! will attend these events, pulling for their favorite man’s best friend. Please visit our web site for more information: <www.seattledogshow.org> The facility opens at 7:30 a.m. each day for attendees, Admission is adults $15 – children under 4 free – children 4-14 $7 – and seniors over 62 and military with proper ID $12. Certified service dogs will be admitted on the premises, but dogs not competing will not be allowed. Get your bearings; start with a tour! by Jared Reisinger Ever wondered what’s REALLY going on at a dog show? Did you ever ask, “What is that judge doing in the show ring?” Or why did that dog go through the tunnel before he went on the see- saw? Or why is that dog’s hair cut that way? Our show tours are your opportunity to get the answers to these questions and many more, while learning the basics of this fascinating sport that we share with our pets. Tours are available on both Saturday and Sunday, March 10 & 11, 2018. Each tour is led by a seasoned member of Seattle Kennel Club who has been involved in dog shows for decades. In an effort to cater each tour to accommodate the unique interests of our tour attendees, we limit the size of each tour to approximately 6 children and adults (total) with special consideration allowed for large families and groups in attendance. For reservations, follow this link: http://seattledogshow.org/product/2018-show-tour-advance-reservation/ Tours run every hour on the hour between 9AM and 1PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Day-of-Show sign-ups will be available on a space-available basis at the Seattle Kennel Club Information Table near the main entrance. 3 Nederlandse Kooikerhondje: It’s Tongue-Twisting to Pronounce But Will Make a Big Statement Ranny Green | January 10, 2018 Photos by Linda Kohler OK, try to pronounce it. I dare you: Nederlandse Kooikerhondje. But better get used to it because it’s now a member of the American Kennel Club’s companion events family. Which means, you’ll be seeing plenty more of these orange-red, parti-colored characters in the breed ring, Sporting Group, and Best in Show rings, as well as participating in other dog sports, going forward. And if you’re still stumbling over the pronunciation, those around these small spaniel-type dogs of Dutch ancestry simply refer to them as Kooikers (koy-kers). If you want to give the full name a try, it’s “Coy-ker-hond-tsje.” In its homeland, the Netherlands, the Kooiker’s job was to lure Kooikers are a stunning combination of beautiful fall colors. Their white coats with red-gold patches are easy to care for ducks into a cage, the” kooi,” from where the hunter fetched the and repel dirt. ducks and brought them to market. Today, there are still a few kooien operating, where ducks are lured, banded, and released for The perky breed, says Parker, makes a good family pet, yet research. needs plenty of socializing and must know its boundaries. “Basic In the U.S., it is a companion animal, well suited to agility, rally, obedience classes, where all family members are involved, help obedience, barn hunt, dock diving, etc. immensely. They are fun loving, energetic, and happiest being with Karen Parker, of Black Diamond, Wash., a Kooiker owner since their people at all times. We have lots of families that like to hike, 2014 and vice president of the Kooikerhondje Club of the USA, swim, paddleboard, and kayak with their dogs. Conversely, these was attracted to the breed by its size, intelligence, and ease of dogs love to spend time relaxing at home,” she says. maintenance. “I was looking for a smaller breed that was playful, energetic, but versatile enough to be a companion/performance dog. Plus, I wanted to introduce a new breed to the agility scene in the Pacific Northwest.” Some Kooikers boast a Previously an owner of Bouvier des Flandres and Australian very fox-like appearance, Shepherds, Parker purchased her first Kooiker with Dutch lines but don’t let their from a Miami breeder. In November, she added a puppy to the mix, cute looks fool you. this one with Danish ancestry, via an Iowa breeder. Still waters run deep. Kooikers are very intuitive to From an environment standpoint, Kooikers are highly adaptable, their owners’ needs Parker emphasizes. “Provided they are given enough exercise and and wants. proper stimulation, they can live in apartments and in the suburbs. A large fenced-in area to run is optimal, as they love to hunt, explore, fetch, and run. They need to be mentally challenged, too. Any game where they get to figure out the answer is great fun. This feature was written by Ranny Green for the American Kennel Club; published January 10, 2018, reprinted here with permission. The feature can be seen on the AKC web site at http://www.akc.org/content/news/articles/nederlandse-kooikerhondje-will-make-big-statement/ 4 “The breed tends to adjust its activity and energy level – and often its mood – to match that of its human companions. In other words, they are very intuitive to our wants and needs.” The weight and height parameters go something like this: males: 15-17 inches tall and 24-30 pounds, females: 14-16 inches in height and 20-26 pounds.