Breed Columns Hound Terrier 9 Afghan Hounds 21 Airedale Terriers 10 Basenjis 21 American Staffordshire Terriers 10 Basset Hounds 22 Australian Terriers 11 Beagles 22 Bedlington Terriers 11 Black and Tan Coonhounds 23 Border Terriers 12 Bloodhounds 23 Bull Terriers 13 Borzoi 24 Cairn Terriers 13 Dachshunds 25 Dandie Dinmont Terriers 14 American Foxhounds 25 Smooth Fox Terriers 15 English Foxhounds 26 Wire Fox Terriers 15 Ibizan Hounds 26 Glen of Imaal Terriers 16 Irish Wolfhounds 27 Irish Terriers 16 Norwegian Elkhounds 28 Kerry Blue Terriers 17 Otterhounds 28 Lakeland Terriers 17 Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens 29 Manchester Terriers 18 Pharaoh Hounds 29 Miniature Schnauzers 19 Salukis 30 Norfolk Terriers 19 Scottish Deerhounds 31 Norwich Terriers 20 Whippets 32 Parson Russell Terriers 32 Scottish Terriers 33 Sealyham Terriers 33 Skye Terriers 34 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 35 Staffordshire Bull Terriers 36 Welsh Terriers

* Links to AKC Parent Clubs appear following Secretary’s Pages * BREED COLUMNS SCHEDULE Sporting and Working Hound and Terrier Toy, Non-Sporting, January, April, July, February, May, August, and Herding and October and November March, June, September, and December GZ PRESIDENT’S LETTER

e work hard at the American Kennel Club to take fancier input into account and implement changes that make things easier for exhibitors and clubs. WI’d like to share some of the AKC’s most recent devel - opments where your contributions have mattered greatly. As always, we welcome continued feedback. Updated Point Schedule: Board and staff listened to the fancy and acted so that exhibitors can now find majors closer to home. We’ve realigned the divisions for a more equitable dis - tribution of points as well as changed the number of divisions from 13 to 15 to increase the likelihood of exhibitors having majors in their own divisions. For the complete 2012 schedule of championship points, which goes into effect May 16, visit akc.org/events/conformation/point_schedule.cfm. Online Competition Management System (OCMS): We recently implemented a new tool that will help clubs manage their events online—the Online Competition Management System (OCMS). The initial launch of OCMS allows clubs to manage the information for Open Show Conformation, special - ties, parent-club specialties, Junior Showmanship, and sweepstakes. OCMS replaces and adds efficiency to the existing online processes used to manage event details and judging assignments. Some of the enhancements include: • Real-time editing and feedback of the status of your changes • Faster system performance • Consolidation of the management of details and judging assignments into a single interface • Ability to now assign judges to sweepstakes panels • Ability to assign a judge to the whole panel for an individual competition or the panels of multiple competi - tions held by the same club on the same day • Ability to totally manage and create all aspects of an Open Show Conformation competition, including the date and site for the event You can access OCMS by following the Online Plans and Event Management link ( akc.org/eventplans/ ) that your club currently uses. Events that can be managed using OCMS will have an additional icon that looks like a medal associated with it. Clicking on the icon will launch you into the new OCMS system. We believe this will make managing your events much easier. Do you have ideas that could improve the OCMS even further? Please contact Alan Slay at 919-816-3806 or [email protected] with your reactions.

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AKC GAZETTE • 2 • MAY 2012 GZ EDITED BY BUD BOCCONE Care and Conditions Policy Enhanced Enhanced guidelines, new format convey best practices for responsible dog owners

In April, the AKC board of directors voted unanimously to implement a newly enhanced Enhanced Guidelines Care and Conditions of Dogs policy, effective Here are a few bullet points from June 1. the AKC Care and Conditions of The AKC is the country’s only purebred- Dogs policy. dog registry that conducts ongoing kennel • The importance of daily inspections. Since 2000, the AKC has con - positive human interaction and ducted more than 55,000 inspections based on socialization for dogs. its Care and Conditions policy, which is at the • Sufficient number of staff must core of its inspections program, recordkeeping, be provided to carry out and dog identification. appropriate levels of care and The policy has been reformatted into an conditions for the number of easy-to-understand framework for responsible dogs kept. dog ownership. Anyone, from the owner of a • Each kennel should maintain single dog to the manager of a large kennel, an emergency-preparedness can follow these enhanced guidelines to plan adequate for the type of ensure best practices of keeping and maintain - facility owned and breed(s) of ing dogs. dogs maintained there. In addition, as the cornerstone of the AKC • When euthanasia is necessary, Inspections program, each time an inspector it should always be performed humanely. visits a facility they will have the opportunity AKC inspectors have the opportunity to to educate and communicate this policy to communicate the new Care and owners and breeders. Conditions policy to kennel operators. To read the enhanced Care and “We are committed to protecting the Conditions policy in its entirety, integrity of our registry and ensuring that all AKC dogs are cared for in a humane way,” search “Care and Conditions” at Director of Compliance Support Jack Norton says. “Our policies embody the AKC mission akc.org. to promote responsible dog ownership.”

AKC/Eukanuba Enters Open Era AKC and Eukanuba have announced that the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is now an open show awarding Championship and Grand Championship points. The new format will be introduced at this year’s edition of the show, December 15 and 16 in Orlando, Florida. The top 25 dogs from each breed, as well as Bred-by-Exhibitor champions and other special qualifiers, will still be acknowledged with an invitation granting special recognition. The Orange County Convention Center will once again host the Space S O Coast Kennel Club of Palm Bay, Brevard Kennel Club, and Central Florida T O H P

Kennel Club shows, December 12 to14, making for five full days of E L I F

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AKC GAZETTE • 3 • MAY 2012 GZ FROM THE CHAIRMAN

ne of the founding Breeder of the Year and Breeder of fathers of the American Merit programs recognize these Kennel Club was achievements. However, the AKC William G. commitment to our breeders goes Rockefeller; his family far beyond recognition. Ois featured prominently throughout the The AKC website (the exciting history of the AKC. re-imagination is coming this The Rockefellers had a family creed summer) is a deep resource with that formed their guiding principles. help for all breeders. For the Visitors to New York will find it carved novice or infrequent breeder, there in granite at the entrance to the winter is solid information to help them skating rink–summer restaurant area of through that somewhat scary, yet Rockefeller Plaza. Included in the creed magical, experience. The first-time is the following principle: “Every right breeder’s resource covers every - implies a responsibility; every opportu - thing from planning a breeding to nity, an obligation; every possession, a whelping a litter to puppy care. duty.” We’ve made registering a litter I would venture that the vast majority easier through our online litter- William G. Rockefeller: “Responsibility, of us don’t know a Rockefeller today, but registration service. And by using obligation, duty” I believe we embrace the sentiment of your “My AKC” account, a lot of the Rockefeller creed when it comes to the work is done for you. We our dogs. And nowhere is it more evi - developed AKC Online Recordkeeping AKC/CHF launched the Breeders dent than among breeders who are as a centralized area to maintain dog and Symposia in 1994, targeted to both members of AKC parent clubs. litter records, your puppy owners and co- novice and experienced breeders. Through knowledge, passion, and owners information, and the ability to Breeding, as exemplified by the determination, these breeders not only quickly print pre-filled records—all free Rockefeller creed of responsibility, obli - help preserve breed type, but improve the for AKC breeders. gation, and duty, and as practiced by our health, temperament, and quality of their Breeders have told us that a constant parent-club breeders, is a labor of love— respective breeds as well. Responsible flow of useful information is a crucial love for dogs. Our breeders are not only breeders serve as canine ambassadors, necessity in the quest for continued at the core of what we do, they are a opening their homes to prospective improvement of their breeding programs. powerful force in creating the public’s owners, matching puppies with suitable In response, we created the “AKC perception of all we do. families, and bringing the AKC into their Breeder” newsletter. It’s a free quarterly We are now developing a new social- puppy owners’ lives. But our breeders’ publication covering nutrition, breeding media strategy to help tell our story— most noticeable accomplishment is seen techniques, health concerns, genetics, and our breeders and their stories will be a in homes throughout America, in the interviews with respected AKC breeders. part of it. At the heart of those stories is happy and healthy pets bringing joy and If you haven’t seen it lately, check out the that the difference between a purebred rewards beyond measure to their families. latest issue (and back issues as well) at dog and a well-bred purebred dog is just In fact, 90 percent of dogs from all akc.org under the “Breeders” tab. this: an AKC breeder. How can you top a AKC-registered litters are not bred, nor Health is an important focus for all story like that? are they entered in any AKC event. responsible breeders. Even our most stri - As always, please feel free to contact Families have experienced not only a dent detractors are compelled to admit me at [email protected]. well-bred puppy, but also a supportive that AKC parent-club breeders are dedi - breeder who’s there to provide advice on cated to producing healthy puppies. Our Sincerely, every issue imaginable during their dog’s commitment to health and our breeders life. It simply is what our breeders do and led to the establishment of the AKC Alan Kalter do so well. Canine Health Foundation. Chairman S S

The AKC/CHF produces the E R G The Resourceful Breeder “Genome Barks” series of podcasts on a N O C

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AKC GAZETTE • 4 • MAY 2012 GZ Lo oki ng Forward Junior Scholarships help pave the way to our sport’s future.

Twenty-eight junior handlers from 19 states have won AKC Junior Scholarships. The awards for high- 2012 Scholarship Recipients school, college, and graduate-school students range Chelsea Ahmann (Wisconsin), Taylor Ault (Tennessee), Amelia Brooks from $1,000 to $3,000. (Minnesota), Sarah Broom (Washington), Mckayla Brubaker (Kansas), Applicants were evaluated based on academic his - Sara Carignan tory and involvement in the sport, with special con - (Georgia), Alana sideration for those active in AKC clubs and events. Curtis Among the recipients’ achievements are earning (Pennsylvania), Breeder of Merit status; qualifying for the Zachary Davis AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Juniors (Oregon), Lauren ring; competing at the AKC National Agility Duckworth Championship, AKC National Obedience (Alabama), Charles Invitational, and World Agility Championship; and Harpole (Kentucky), being Honor Society members and class valedictori - Shannon LaGassa ans. Their aspirations include attending veterinary (Ohio), Hollis Owens school; entering the fields of chemistry, biology, (Virginia), Samantha business, and education; and continued progress in Parsons (Ohio), the sport of dogs. Haley Pemble Haley Pemble is one of 28 scholarship winners. “This year’s recipients have demonstrated aca - (Washington), demic success as well as impressive AKC involve - Matthew Perry (Tennessee), Amanda Prince (California), Stephanie ment, and we are happy to honor each of them with Rainer (New York), Bridget Ratcliffe (Maryland), Brittany Rosener (South an AKC Junior Scholarship,” Assistant Vice President Carolina), Katelyn Scott (Utah), Danielle Scott (Virginia), Trevor Sedlacek Mari-Beth O’Neill says. “We wish them well as they (Nebraska), Victoria Self (Florida), Jami Smith (Idaho), Katherine complete their education and look forward to their Spencer (Florida), Evan Struke (Maryland), Shannon Weiss (Minnesota), participation in AKC events and clubs for many Megan Woods (New York). years to come.”

Last Call: Is There an ACE Up Your Sleeve? There is still time to nominate a dog for this year’s AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). Nominations are open to purebreds and mixed-breeds. The submission deadline is June 1. ACEs are given to five dogs each year who have performed an exemplary act or acts that have significantly benefited a community or individual. The award categories are Law Enforcement, Search C K A

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lion; and an all-expenses-paid trip for dog and owner to Orlando, T R E

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Owner-Handler Series Catches On The AKC launched the Owner-Handler Series in January as a pilot program to acknowledge owner-handlers, the core of the sport responsible for the majority of show entries. Based on the positive feedback received from exhibitors, the AKC has opened the series to every all-breed club. An all-breed club with an event date after July 3 is now eligible to offer the AKC Owner-Handler Series at its show, after applying for the series and listing it in the premium list. “We launched the AKC Owner-Handler Series with a handful of events, and based on their success we’re opening the series so that more owner-handlers can participate,” Director of Event Operations Bobby Birdsong says. “More than 80 per - cent of dogs in the ring are shown by their owners, and we’re happy to celebrate the owner-handler’s dedication to their breed and dogs.” Rankings of dogs competing in the series are compiled based on the special point schedule for Best of Breed, group, and Best in Show placements in series competi - tion. Visit akc.org for all the details. Contact: Bri Tesarz ( [email protected]; 919-816-3514)

Ljungren Promoted to VP RALEIGH —Doug Ljungren has been pro - moted to vice president of the newly consoli - dated Companion and Performance Events department. Ljungren had previously been assistant vice president of Performance Events, and he assisted in the development and launch of Canine Partners, the Coursing Ability Test, and the Therapy dog title, among other AKC programs. Ljungren, who joined the AKC in 2007, has been active in pointing-breed field events for over 30 years. In other staff news, Pattie Proctor has been promoted to senior executive field representa - tive, responsible for managing the field staff at conformation events.

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Breed Columns Index ABOUT THE BREED COLUMNS Hound Group The breed columns are a time-honored feature of the AKC GAZETTE . Each columnist is appointed by a 9 Afghan Hounds bre ed’s national parent club, which preserves the breed’s standard and helps to educate breeders, 10 Basenjis judges, and the public about the breed’s history, function, and possible health issues. A national 10 Basset Hounds parent club comprises dedicated breeders and fanciers, and it represents many years of collective 11 Beagles experience in the breed. Columnists are asked to write about topics of interest to the fancy in general 11 Black and Tan Coonhounds as well as those of speciﬁc interest to judges and devotees of the breed. The breed columns rotate by 12 Bloodhounds group so that each breed’s column can appear four times a year. 13 Borzoi Information and opinions expressed in the breed columns represent the views of their authors, not necessarily 13 Dachshunds those of the breed’s parent club or the AKC. 14 American Foxhounds 15 English Foxhounds 15 Ibizan Hounds Afghan Hounds well by how much water it takes to 16 Irish Wolfhounds s The Importance of Coat penetrate the coat during a bath. The 16 Norwegian Elkhounds d PART ONE 17 Otterhounds coat protects as well against the raging 17 Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens n here is nothing more beautiful sun and its heat.

18 Pharaoh Hounds u Tthan a mature Afghan Hound in The silky coat is reflective and holds 19 Salukis full coat. When raising an Afghan a certain coolness. The silkiness of the o 19 Scottish Deerhounds Hound, with his very long puppyhood hair offers resilience, protecting the dogs 20 Whippets h and a seemingly endless coat change, from the wear and tear of life on the one can hardly imagine the metamor - rough surfaces of rock, sand, and brush. Terrier Group phosis that will transpire. Once The profuseness of the coat also offers 21 Airedales achieved, it is the resplendent robe we the dog protection should he come into 21 American Staffordshire Terriers picture an emperor, a king, to wear. conflict with other animals—after all, it 22 Australian Terriers The Afghan Hound’s coat is a hall - is claimed that the Afghan Hound was 22 Bedlington Terriers mark of the breed. This is certainly used in hunting the snow leopard. 23 Border Terriers reflected in our official standard, which There is a clear explanation for the 23 Bull Terriers was written by members of the Afghan “peculiar coat pattern” of the Afghan 24 Cairn Terriers 25 Dandie Dinmont Terriers Hound Club of America in 1948, Hound. Using generic dog terminology, 25 Smooth Fox Terriers accepted by the AKC that same year, the Afghan Hound is a double-coated 26 Wire Fox Terriers and today remains unchanged. breed. 26 Glen of Imaal Terriers At its beginning, the standard pro - One finds that the adult dog has 27 Irish Terriers claims six striking characteristics of the some areas of short harder hair, and 28 Kerry Blue Terriers breed. Three of these are direct refer - other areas of soft, silky, fine hair—this 28 Lakeland Terriers ences to the proper Afghan Hound coat: being the hair that grows long. What is 29 Manchester Terriers 29 Miniature Schnauzers the long, silky topknot; the peculiar unusual about the Afghan Hound is that 30 Norfolk Terriers coat pattern; and the impression of a his body surface is dominated by this 31 Norwich Terriers somewhat exaggerated bend in the stifle undercoat or secondary coat. What is 32 Parson Russell Terriers due to profuse “trousering.” The first- interesting about all this is that the 32 Scottish Terriers named characteristic in the standard, the longer coat is not necessarily in the 33 Sealyham Terriers breed’s “exotic” or “Eastern” expression, same place on any two dogs. 33 Skye Terriers is even enhanced by a bit of a “man - Most important is that the hair along 34 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 35 Staffordshire Bull Terriers darin” beard. the dog’s back is exposed short hair, 36 Welsh Terriers Since “before the Flood,” the Afghan which we have named the “saddle.” We Hound has survived life in an extremely may see areas of exposed short hair on challenging area of the world. The other areas of the dog: the sides of the topography of his original homeland neck, the pasterns, further down the ranges from that of punishing desert to sides of the ribs, the flanks, the tail, and treacherous mountains. The Afghan certainly the face. Again, these signs of Hound’s coat served as protection patterning are created by the exposure against extreme cold and wet. Today, we of a short, harder hair, and not by clip - the breed’s keepers have learned this ping or trimming. This definition may

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s be less apparent on a dog of uniform wonder whether I had “special needs.” I dog-stalking. I perfected a telepathic tail-

d color. However, upon closer inspection, did: I needed my dogs. wag and smile to attract canine passersby.

n the difference of coat texture is noted. One flight attendant said, “You must In my desperation, I petted and loved

u This coat patterning is typical of the be a schoolteacher.” I nodded, not shar - and cooed to dogs that wouldn’t be

o Afghan Hound. It is important to know ing that I teach community college, not magnets for me back home. Special

h that the condition of an Afghan Hound kindergarten. mention goes to the pair of smelly, fat is not assessed by how little the short I recommend an additional option be Chihuahuas with gnarled dew-claws and hair is exposed. We accept a range in offered for airplane seating: aisle, window, brown teeth but who also rolled over on coat patterning. The head is always sur - middle, or “next to a dog.” Molly the the sand for tummy-rubs. mounted by a silky topknot, and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in a car - On the flight home, I overheard a ears are covered in long, silky hair. The rier across the aisle never made a sound. couple say they looked forward to sleep - back is always visibly covered by a Eventually she got to sleep on her ing in their own bed. Me too, but more short, hard coat. owner’s lap, and I could reach over and importantly, I imagined that moment Can the Afghan Hound have too stroke Molly’s soft, burnished-red ears. when my own dogs would curl tight much coat? Only the person grooming She had the same calming effect as the against me, reposition themselves, press can answer that question. The standard medication I take before flying, and her tighter yet, and sigh. — Marcia Woodard; actually uses the words thick and profuse. presence made 35,000 feet feel like [email protected]; Basenji Club of As long as a saddle exists on the adult home. America website: basenji.org dog, I’d have to say no. As with any Our rental home’s amenities included coated breed, a proper evaluation of the a Dutch Bantam rooster and hen who Basset Hounds dog cannot be done without manual cruised the yard daily and roosted in the Finding New Basset Breeders examination. plumeria tree at night. When the hen to Mentor Can the Afghan Hound have too lit - came to the screen door the first day, reeding Basset Hounds is not for the tle coat? As long as those parts conversed with me, and shared my Kashi Bfaint of heart. described in the standard as having fine, cereal, I knew we had our substitute pets: Bassets are hardy adults, but they are a silky hair covering do, it is perfectly Henrietta and Dude. I bought cracked challenge to breed. They usually do not acceptable. corn at the feed store, and Henrietta breed naturally. The bitches can have a Hair may bring enhancement and informed me via one-eyed stare-downs hard time carrying puppies (think of deception, but that’s for next time! — that the feeding schedule was 7 A.M., their belly size and those short legs), the Harry Bennett; [email protected]; noon, and 5 P.M. puppies chill and die easily, the mothers Afghan Hound Club of America website: One day when I was out, a yellow dog can get sick with mastitis or an infected afghanhoundclubofamerica.org chased our pets while they crowed and uterus resulting from retained placentas, squawked in panic. I came back to my the puppies have to be taught how to Basenjis worried husband George, who “hadn’t nurse and often require supplemental Basenjiless: A Month-long seen them for hours!” I found the pair feeding, and the dams can be clumsy— Hawaiian Vacation muttering and scratching in the neigh - stepping or rolling onto a puppy. ollowing are suggested travel bor’s garden. More than one Basset breeder has had Fpractices for fanciers who must cope We learned to maximize Facebook: a puppy named Pancake because he was without a warm body in the crook of “Did you see that picture of the puppy flattened by his mother before the their knees. in the teacup?” George would ask. We breeder found and revived him. All I am 56 years old and carrying a pig often lounged under the ceiling fan in Basset breeders live 24/7 with their dam onto the plane. My aunt, 80, sent me the the living room and waited for new posts and newborn puppies for the first two Olivia Takes a Trip plush toy that features a in real time—a mid-afternoon IV of weeks to prevent problems. It can be fleece blanket as the stuffing in her body “Happy Dog.” George would be on one exhausting. and a smiling pink head that can func - laptop, and I on the other, each refresh - So what keeps Basset breeders going, tion as a neck pillow. ing our homepages for whelping updates and why would anyone want to pursue I convinced myself that I brought the and looking at Eukanuba dog-show this life? For Basset breeders, the answer pig for practical reasons, rather than as a results courtesy of ringside cell phones, is simple: It’s the puppies. You have not therapy animal. She instantly broke the holiday cards from Sweden showing known absolute cuteness until you see ice: Everyone I came in contact with Basenjis in snow booties, and pictures of and hold a 2- or 3-week-old Basset exclaimed “Olivia!” and patted her our own dogs snuggled on the orange puppy, or watched a 6-week-old Basset head—even the TSA guy who inspected dog-bed in front of the fireplace. puppy trip over its ears. my driver’s license. For exercise, I walked on the beach When they are old enough to walk, Some fellow travelers appeared to each day: 50-percent cardio, 50-percent they start following their human pack

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s leader as a group. We often play this Beagles and foxhounds were all one breed and Beagle History: Primary d Pied Piper game to move a litter of were identified only by “size and duty.” Sources

n puppies from one location to another. Hounds and Hunting appeared in

u Their pack behavior starts young. Basset rom time to time I am asked (or I September 1916 from a makeover of

o puppies define cuteness. Feagerly volunteer) to write an previous hunting, fishing, and camping

h However, I do not know many young article relative to Beagle history. On magazines. Early issues were very good people who want to live the kind of life occasion, I am asked for a Beagle in describing contributing breeders, it takes to get a litter of Basset puppies bibliography. I prefer some of the older winning bloodlines, important shows, through their first two weeks. I don’t periodical and newspaper articles in my formal packs, brace trials, specialties, know too many people who are willing personal library. I like to rely on breeding theories, pedigrees, and other to give up their annual vacation to be a primary sources rather than secondary important topics. However, during the full-time Basset nanny, and there are not sources to get accurate information. last couple of decades the publication many careers that will allow a breeder to Sporting Magazine began in England has concentrated on the results of field bring a dam and puppies to work every in 1792. In this publication, early breed - trials and pictures of the participants. day. ers, packs, breeding theories, and other Beagle Hound Sportsman was edited by All hobby breeders have other careers important topics are brought to light. a Wisconsin Beagle Club trialer and to support themselves, or they live with a The oldest magazine in existence dis - exhibitor. The monthly publication had partner who makes enough money to cussing the breed, The Field [London], difficulty in growing because of the support the household. Is the absolute began in 1853. The editor during its competition provided by Hounds and cuteness of the puppies enough of an second year of publishing was Hunting. The periodical was discontin - incentive to lure more people into Stonehenge (John Henry Walsh, MD)— ued when editor Erwin Kopp lost his becoming breeders? author, Beagle standard developer, and eyesight because of diabetes. As I look around, I see that many judge of the first dog show in England. Show Beagle Reporter began in 1982 AKC Basset breeders are approaching Baily’s Magazine of Sports and Pastimes and supported the conformation retirement age, and few have mentored began publishing in 1860. Not all the Beagle. new breeders into the AKC arena. I articles are about Beagles, but it is a In 1994 Debbie Tissot took over don’t know if our system of breeding worthwhile source for important Beagle SBR, changed the name to Show Beagle and showing AKC dogs is losing its information. Quarterly and continued to publish a appeal to young people, or if we have The Chicago Field soon followed in quarterly magazine dedicated to the merely become invisible to them. Maybe this country. The name was changed to conformation Beagle. The publication it’s time we look for ways to go to them, American Field in 1874. In this beaglers keeps the present-day reader up to date instead of waiting for them to find us. shared information with the editor, dog and is prized by the exhibitor. — Perhaps a place to begin looking for clubs were given publicity, and imports Charles Kitchell, Ph.D.; new Basset breeders is among the kids were announced. [email protected]; National Beagle who are already showing an interest in Forest and Stream was a good source Club of America, Inc., website: animals in school. in 1885. General Rowett was one of the clubs.akc.org/NBC Perhaps breeders need to start talking contributors. The American Kennel to the kids in 4-H programs and FFA Club printed official business happen - Black and Tan programs in high schools. Perhaps we can ings in the early issues before publishing Coonhounds introduce our purebred, absolutely cute its own AKC Gazette. Forest and Stream Stud Book Closes May 31 puppies to kids taking classes on small- had a name change to Field and Stream eer season is about to close here animal care in school and ask if they’d and is no longer considered a good Din Texas, so this gives us coon like to work with us or come to shows Beagle source. hunters the chance to get back to with us. The Association of Masters of enjoying our sport and our hounds. In this climate of animal-rights Harriers and Beagles organized in 1891. I would guess that most coon activism, dog breeding has become a tar - During that year the Masters printed a hunters put their dogs up while deer nished avocation. It’s time to start turning studbook, with separate sections for season is in full swing. Here in Texas, that around. It’s time to reclaim our Harriers and Beagles. The association we do a little hunting during the mid - virtue and recruit new breeders—before recorded names of packs and owners, dle of the week while deer season is in, the knowledge and wisdom of our retir - and hounds and their sires and dams but we cannot chance taking our dogs ing breeders is gone for good. — Jacquelyn and ages (when known). Beagles and out on the weekends. Fogel; [email protected]; Basset Harriers were provided their own sepa - For all you Black and Tan people, Hound Club of America website: basset- rate competitions at Peterborough. there is an important date to keep fore - bhca.com Prior to this event Beagles, Harriers, most in your minds. May 31 is when

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s the American Black and Tan The American Black and Tan in the Burlington County (New Jersey)

d Coonhound Club, the club that repre - Coonhound Club. Our officers and Animal Shelter, where she was deter -

n sents our breed with the AKC, will directors are progressive-thinking peo - mined to be about 7 years old and

u close the Stud Book. ple who are always looking for ways to spayed. Fortunately, the Volunteers for

o What this means is that after May 31, improve our breed and better present West Jersey found her there, and a mem -

h any Black and Tan who is not regis - our Black and Tans to the world. ber of that group, Jerilyn Dean, who tered with the AKC at that time will There are members that show their owns two Bloodhounds, recognized her not be AKC registrable. dogs in the big AKC shows and repre - breed. I know that there is a lot of value to sent us there. There are those of us who Then the network swung into action. having our Black and Tan registered like to hunt our hounds and represent Jeri and Janet Kelly, another with the AKC, which is the largest dog us there, and also some of us who like Bloodhound owner, arranged for Ellie registry in the world. When the Stud the less-formal bench-show format. May to board at the Willingboro Book was opened to the “PR” UKC There is a little bit of something for (Pennsylvania) Veterinary Clinic, where Black and Tans, one of the require - everyone. she was vetted, treated for as serious flea ments was the May 31, 2012, closing What I would like to see, and would infestation, and given necessary inocula - date, and another was that once closed, like to get some help from our club tions. it would not be opened again for a and from the AKC with, is getting a At 72 pounds, she was underweight, long period of time, if ever. strong youth program going. I know but she was otherwise in good health. For this reason, anyone who has not that the AKC is working on doing that Meanwhile, Janet, who is vice-president registered his or her Black and Tans now, but each of us who hunt or show of the Colonial Bloodhound Club, sent with the AKC must look at the advan - needs to get a young person involved out Ellie May’s description to CBC tages of doing so before the Stud Book with our sport. contacts. closes. Our sport is getting smaller each year As American Bloodhound Club I can tell you this: I have hunted in the because we are not getting the young Puppy Referral Coordinator for the AKC-sponsored hunts and have found people involved. Take a youngster to a Northeast, I receive notices of homeless them to be fun and fair. Casts wins with hunt or a show, and try to do that every Bloodhounds as well as litter announce - plus points are the keys to titling you month. I have seen the smiles and joy ments. I field inquiries, answer questions, dog. Five cast wins with plus points, and on the faces of the young men and and disseminate breed information. your dog becomes a Nite Champion; women who have participated in the Unfortunately, at present we do not five more cast wins, Grand Nite AKC events—both the winners and have an official organized Bloodhound Champion; and five more cast wins, those who did not win but enjoyed the rescue program in the Northeast. Supreme Nite Champion. When com - experience of being there with friends, If you have any experience with res - peting for money, every cast winner aunts and uncles, and parents. cue, you know that such programs are shares evenly in the payout, and not just Remember the date: May 31, 2012. thankless, all-consuming, and chronically the dogs who have been taken to the If your Black and Tan is registered, underfunded. We have had effective pro - best hunting spots. I have hunted in the think of the advantages and the fun you grams in the Northeast, but for a variety AKC National Championship and in the can have joining the AKC people who of reasons, they folded. Now all we have AKC World Championship, and have hunt and show their Black and Tans. is a loose and informal network that enjoyed every minute that I spent with I will be looking forward to hearing sometimes functions remarkably well, the hunters and the AKC personnel. from you. Tell me about that good thanks to dedicated volunteers. The American Black and Tan Black and Tan so that I can let everyone So what do we know about Ellie Coonhound Club is accepting mem - know what you have in your pen. — May? She is unquestionably an attractive berships at all times during the year. Kenwood Maeker; [email protected]; Bloodhound with a sweet temperament. What is required is that you have spon - American Black and Tan Coonhound Club She should probably be classified as a sors who are in good standing with the website: abtcc.com dun red, a coloration not addressed in club. the breed standard, likely the result of a If you are interested in becoming a Bloodhounds red bred to a liver and tan. member, please send your request for a Ellie May: A Win–Win Story A typical red Bloodhound would membership application to me here is a lot we don’t know about have a coat that is some shade of red (Kenwood Maeker, 708 South Walnut TEllie May. with dark eyes and nails and a black Ave., Luling, TX 78648), and return it We don’t know her breeder, her nose; Ellie May’s eyes are amber, her filled out and I will find sponsors for birthplace, or her pedigree. About her nails light, and her nose pink. Her coat is you. former life, we know only that her an attractive but atypical light-apricot. We want your voice and your help in owner died and that is how she landed We believe that she has not been mis -

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s treated, because she is confident and The answer to the shortcomings of The Perchino kennel of the Tsar’s

d trusting. She bounced into our home, the Gustopsovaya Borzoi was found in uncle, Grand Duke Nikolai

n tail up and wagging, and went to greet the Mountain Sighthound, which pos - Nikolaevich, was the leading the efforts

u each person and each dog. Seeing that sessed both great speed and stamina. This of bringing the Borzoi to its former

o the sofas were occupied, she made her - elegant, graceful, and well-proportioned glory and uniformity. Using his

h self at home in a comfy old leather sighthound had a slight rise to its resources, the Grand Duke purchased chair. topline, longer body, good spring of ribs, the best breeding stock of functional She is still adjusting to her fourth and great depth of brisket. It had a Borzoi. home in a month and has some separa - sickle-shaped or ringed tail, black eyes, He then selected for the original tion issues. When parted from my room - short coat, and a marked seam on its cosmetic features that were typical mate Adriana, her primary caregiver, she chiseled head, as well as prominent eye - before the crosses with Mountain and jumps up at the windows with “elephant brows and occiput. Among other things, Crimean Sighthounds, at the same time ears” (her ears flattened and fanned out), Mountain Sighthounds passed on the keeping those breeds’ positive contribu - which is a Bloodhound mode of black-and-tan pattern. tions. expressing anxiety. However, she is easily Crimean Sighthounds, courser and The Grand Duke valued hunting reassured. more substantial drop-eared sighthounds, ability and breed type equally. He bred Although some people would hesitate exhibited amazing stamina but slower structurally sound animals that had the to adopt a veteran, Ellie May is perfect speeds. They had smaller heads, level or ability for acceleration (an original for us. No pushover, she stands up for sagging toplines, ringtails, great spring of Borzoi feature) as well as the bonus of herself in the pack. As Adriana says, she rib, and shallower briskets. an ability for long-distance pursuits has no idea she is a veteran. Puppylike, Both breeds were extensively cross - (inherited from the Mountain she romps, plays, and barks merrily at the bred with the Gustopsovaya, leading to Sighthounds). Plus, Perchino Borzoi others. She has a great nose, cruising the variety’s demise in its pure form by were selected for such cosmetic features counters in search of treasure. the 1860s. Borzoi gained more stamina as narrow heads with veining, dark eyes, On an outing, she ran a beginner’s trail but lost speed on short distances. Also, high ear-sets, straight tails, and proper and identified her quarry by sitting in many exhibited looser ear-sets and ring - silky coat texture with profuse feather - front of him. Now she has a PAL tails. ing, so as to bring back the original (Purebred Alternative Listing) number Most self-respecting landowners in Borzoi aesthetics. and can enter a trailing trial. Russia hunted with sighthounds and The uniformity of type was not yet Thanks to Jeri, Janet, the Burlington developed their own distinct lines of achieved when Russia was struck by County Shelter, and the Willingboro Borzoi. After the abolition of serfdom in the 1917 revolution, ending all breed - Veterinary Clinic, Ellie May has found 1861, most could no longer afford to ing there. About 200 Borzoi were her forever home, but it is we who are keep their kennels, some of which had exported to Europe and the United the winners! — Anne L. Legge; anne - housed up to 400 dogs. States. [email protected]; American Bloodhound Many lines of Borzoi were lost, and Features of the Borzoi’s ancestors are Club website: bloodhounds.org different varieties and breeds of seen in different lines of the Borzoi of sighthounds (Chistopsovayas; today. Presently it is more difficult to Borzoi Gustopsovayas; Mountain; Crimean; and test the Borzoi’s hunting ability, so n this issue we conclude our guest even Hortayas, or short-haired Borzoi) functional build should still be of Icolumnist Kristina Terra’s article on were consolidated and crossbred rather supreme importance; in addition, striv - the early development of the Borzoi carelessly. ing to breed for the desired cosmetic Breed in Russia, concluding with the After the Imperial Hunting Society features cannot be overlooked. —K.T. 19th-century changes and influences. dog show in 1874, the society’s mem - Thank you, Kristina. — Jon Titus bers agreed to close the Borzoi stud - Steele; [email protected]; Borzoi Club of History of the Borzoi books. Fanciers aimed to achieve uni - America website: PART TWO formity and bring back the breed’s lost borzoiclubofamerica.org By the 1830s, due to the deforestation features, while holding on to the posi - of Russia, hunting practices were begin - tive traits acquired from the recent Dachshunds ning to change. Breeders were dissatis - crosses. The American Dachshund fied with the Gustopsovaya Borzoi’s In 1888, the society approved the Magazine, May–June 1977 ineptness for long pursuits. After the first modern Borzoi standard, written as it been 35 years?! Russo-Turkish War of the late 1700s, by an undisputed authority on the HImpossible! Russia was flooded with drop-eared breed, Mr. Nikolai Ermolov, whose These were thoughts that crossed my sighthounds. family bred Borzoi for over 200 years. mind as I perused copies of The American

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s Dachshund published during 1977. This her first Dog Writers’ Association award tee, two changes were submitted to the

d popular breed magazine had been an in 1966. club membership for approval and sub -

n important source of information to Stan was also a serious Dachshund sequently to the AKC. The revisions

u Dachshund lovers for many, many years. breeder and competitor who devoted were approved on January 11, 2011.

o The magazine was established in 1939 his efforts to the development of wire - First, the section regarding the

h by Grayce Greenberg, who was the edi - hairs under the kennel name of Fir forelegs was revised to read: “The tor from 1939 to 1959. Stanley Orne Trees. He imported the Greygates dogs, forelegs are straight from elbows to feet, published the magazine from 1960 to which provided a much-needed infu - well boned and muscular, with 1969. sion to wirehair bloodlines. As one of pasterns strong, flexible and very Upon assuming the responsibility of the first breeders on the West Coast to slightly sloping.” producing the magazine, Mr. Orne is to breed his stock to Ch. Pondwick’s This change was made to reflect the have said, “Nobody can take the place of Hobgoblin, an English import, he again American Foxhound’s role as a running Grayce Greenberg, but I hope I can was a pioneer. hound, where flexibility in the pastern eventually produce a blue-ribbon Another tribute in the 1977 May– is necessary for the stamina and speed magazine.” June issue of The American Dachshund required of hounds in the field. With the assistance of his wife, Carol, was to the great wirehair Dachshund The other revision was to the height Stan Orne did just that. In 1968 and Ch. Pondwick’s Hobgoblin, who did recommendations. The standard now 1969, The American Dachshund was the much to set the type for wirehair reads: “Dogs should not be under 23 or recipient of the Best Single-Breed Dachshunds as we know them today. over 28 inches. Bitches should not be Magazine award by the Dog Writers’ Gobbie, as he was affectionately under 21 or over 26 inches measured Association of America. Mr. Orne also known, was bred in England by across the back at the point of the was twice presented with the gold Elizabeth Medley and imported to the withers, the hound standing in a natural “Winkie” statuette for best single-breed United States by Nancy Onthank. position with his feet well under him.” magazine at the Kennel Review awards. Hobgoblin died on April 14, 1977. One It is important to remember that The May–June 1977 issue contained page of the two-page spread honoring there is no disqualification for height in a tribute to Stanley Orne who had died Gobbie listed the names of the 75 the American Foxhound standard, and on May 1, 1977. The tribute was writ - champions that he had sired as of the the height specified in the standard is ten by Sanford Roberts, who was the May 1977 issue of the GAZETTE . On preferred but not mandated. editor and publisher of the magazine that list were four wirehair champions When asked about the changes, Mrs. from 1970 to the end of the decade. of record bearing the kennel name of Smith commented, “Frankly, the stan - The loss of Stanly Orne to the Fir Trees. dard should have been changed back in Dachshund world was a significant one. What a remarkable coincidence that the late ’70s or early ’80s. The Not only had he provided the these irreplaceable losses to Dachshund International Foxhunters Stud Book Dachshund fancy with a wonderful fanciers—a great man and a great dog changed this back around that time.” magazine dedicated to the breed, he whose paths had crossed in the She added, “We have always had 26- was a man of many talents. His journal - Dachshund world—would appear inch male hounds. istic abilities were recognized by such together in this issue. — Ann Gordon; If one is going to have a standard, it publications as the Portland Oregonian, [email protected]; Dachshund Club of needs to fit what we show, but within the Chicago Tribune, and the Wall Street America website: dachshund-dca.org reason, and always with primary con - Journal, for which he worked at various sideration to what the dogs were bred times in his life. He enjoyed art, litera - American Foxhounds to do. A breeder wants a foxhound with ture, music, and the theater. The Standard Revision: One a good nose and fox sense, which can - Other tributes spoke of his gracious - Year Later not be judged in the show ring. ness and hospitality as he and Carol n March 2011, a revised standard for “Breeders and judges should keep in offered their home for many dog-show Ithe American Foxhound went into mind the same things they did before activities and parties. effect. The recommended revisions the standard was changed,” Mrs. Smith One well-known judge of this were created by a committee of added. “You must have balance, a deep- period remembered him as a teacher American Foxhound Club members set shoulder, and good return of upper and a scholar who had encouraged her chaired by longtime breeders and arm. They should also strive for a to enter the field of dog writing. He judges Dr. Robert Smith and Mrs. strong, well-angulated rear with a lot of then became her mentor and spent Polly Smith. Mrs. Smith is also the chair drive.” hours editing the articles she wrote for of the AFC judges’ education In November 2011, Mrs. Molly The American Dachshund. She said that committee. Martin was the first to judge a national as a direct result of his tutelage, she won Upon the suggestion of the commit - specialty under the new standard. Mrs.

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s Martin said: breed characteristics that set the English To quote the poet Cannon Kingsley:

d “I did take the changes into consid - Foxhound apart. “The result of nature not limited, but

n eration. The new heights are much One of the more pronounced body developed by high civilization. Next to

u more realistic for today’s hounds. characteristics of the English Foxhound an old Greek statue there are few such

o Before the changes, a good many will be the outline of the body in pro - combinations of grace and strength as

h judges, me included, were obviously file. The English Foxhound should have in a fine Foxhound.” — Kris Eckard; hedging a bit on those upper numbers. an absolutely level topline, with no rise [email protected]; English I certainly feel more comfortable about to the loins. The undercarriage will Foxhound Club of America website: it now. parallel this line, with deep back ribs akc.org/breeds/english_foxhound “I also think allowing for a little flex - and no tuck-up behind the rib cage, ibility in the pasterns makes for and a chest less narrow in proportion to Ibizan Hounds sounder running gear over the long depth than the American. This will give Form, Function, or Fashion haul than ‘short and straight,’ although I a square shape to the trunk of the PART TWO haven’t seen too much of a problem in English’s body that lends to more body he muscling is flat and sinewy. This this area. substance and a stout appearance. Tis a breed of long distance and “Overall, however, I do not think my The English Foxhound will have endurance. Bulging thighs as in a track winners would have been different if I more bone substance pronounced Greyhound is a serious fault in the would have judged under the old stan - throughout a balanced body. The bone Ibizan Hound’s native land, as is dard.” — Julie Lux; substance will be seen in a broad skull anything suggesting crossing with [email protected]; and muzzle all the way down through Greyhound blood. Unlike the American Foxhound Club website: ameri - the legs to the pasterns. Greyhound, the Ibizan hunts with his canfoxhoundclub.org As noted in the breed standard, the ears and scenting as well as sight, bone of the legs and feet cannot be too although once game is sighted he gives English Foxhounds large, with straighter stifles preferred. voice and “keys in” visually. What Makes the English Less obvious to the eye, the English The Ibizan comes in two coats: Foxhound “English”? Foxhound’s bone shape will be round. Smooth and sleek, with a hard sheen, attend many conformation shows The American Foxhound’s bone will and rough, or wire—which can be Iand performance events with my be bladed—rounded in front, then quite short to several inches long, often English Foxhounds. I cannot recall tapering toward the rear, giving a more with a beard and much facial hair, as in many that pass where I am not oval shape to the bone. a Scottish Deerhound. Certainly the approached and asked, “I know it is a The English Foxhound’s breed stan - wire coat gives good protection in foxhound, but which one is it?” Often dard actually gives measurements on rough cover, though Ibizans maneuver people say they can tell the English the most ideal head. The nose should so well through the rocky, brushy Foxhound from the American if they be 4½ inches in length; the girth in Spanish landscape as to remain see them standing together but cannot front of the ears on a male hound unscathed. Neither coat is preferred. distinguish the breeds when seen alone. should be 16 inches, with the neck not The color is restricted to shades of Literature indicates that in appear - less than 10 inches from the cranium to red and white. Some can be almost solid ance the English is a far stouter hound shoulder. The English will have a red, and some almost solid whites, or than his American cousin. But what is broader, flatter skull. everything in between. At present there “stouter”? Most pronounced, however, will be a appear to be many primarily white dogs At a recent show I was asked which shorter ear. Even though “rounding” hunting in the breed’s native land. foxhound is “bigger.” (the removal of 1½ inches from the end Certainly white shows up in the While the American may stand taller, of the ear) is not practiced today, the landscape. Red dogs always have a white the English will have more bone sub - English Foxhound will have a notice - tip to the tail, and this is a signal to stance and body mass in general. I will ably shorter, less houndlike ear that human and canine hunters as to the often reply with “English Foxhounds when extended will not reach the tip progress of the hunt. That is why the tail are Mack trucks, built to bust through of the nose as the American should not curl onto the back. Any heavy brush, and the American Foxhound’s ideally does, as called for in combination is correct. Anything brown Foxhounds are the sports cars built for that breed’s standard. or black would be sign of impurity, as speed and timely ground coverage—or, The English Foxhound should give the red is recessive to these colors. if you relate, the English will be the no doubt to the onlooker that he is The Ibizan Hound should be good football players, and the Americans the stout and strong, athletic and agile, keen tempered, as it is a pack-hunting dog. basketball players.” and intelligent, and capable of finding Squabbling in the field does not catch In plain language, let’s look at some and chasing fox all day. rabbits. The Ibizan is a team player.

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s Judging a single Ibizan hunting would copy of these comparative values, any inordinate length or weakness in

d be like judging a single soccer player’s which added up to 100 for the perfect couplings.”

n talents. specimen. Then, in a very telling sentence that

u The same even temper that serves The point scale was as follows: demonstrated his knowledge of the

o the hunter makes the Ibizan a fine 12 points for head; seven for ears; three breed, he goes on to say:

h companion. for beard and brows, and three for eyes—for “The Irish Wolfhound is much The attributes that set the Ibizan a total of 25 points; vaunted for his activity, sweeping apart are large, high-set, rhomboid ears 12 points for height at shoulder; 12 for action, and stamina; but such could not for hearing the rabbit in the brush and substance and girth; and six for length of exist in the case of a specimen lacking for cooling the body; the long, body and symmetry—for a total of 25 the conformation which we have straighter upper arm that allows for points; described and what has been so unac - higher action when needed; and the Nine points for loin and hocks; nine for countably neglected in the Club scale.” beautiful combination of red and white forelegs; and seven for feet—for a total of 25 In today’s ring it would be rare for that declares his breed and shows up so points; judges to allot one quarter of their well in the hunt. It is our endeavor as 10 points for coat; seven for neck; five for selection to the headpiece, and more breeders to retain these qualities and tail; one for nails; and two for teeth—for a often than not there is only a cursory preserve this bit of history for the ages. total of 25 points. examination of the bite. Few judges There has always been a respective As you can imagine, while the sys - spend any time examining the planes of range of type within these parameters, tem was in use there were a number of the skull and the strength of the jaw, but the Ibizan is a unique and func - comments regarding it, such as those of which are key points in the hound’s tional breed and must remain so. — Nan well-known breeder and author A.J. function in life. Kilgore Little; NanKilgore@amber - Dawson, who wrote at the time: The merit point system for judging lithe.com; Ibizan Hound Club of the “There are probably some judges and Irish Wolfhounds remained in place United States website: ihcus.org breeders who would like to see a cou - only a few years at the turn of the last ple of points taken from coat and given century, but the comments regarding it Irish Wolfhounds to height, and a couple taken from ears at the time make for fascinating read - By the Numbers to give to substance and girth, with ing, as the writers were well versed in hroughout the history of dog possibly a couple each from feet and the breed’s purpose as an outstanding Tshows there have been occasional tail to be given to length of body and hunter of large game. — Lois J. attempts to judge competing Irish symmetry. Thomasson; [email protected]; Irish Wolfhounds by a point system. “But there is no double that this Wolfhound Club of America website: Although this method was found to be scale of point values has been carefully iwclubofamerica.org cumbersome, and the hound eventually thought out by those who really have awarded the top prize through such a made a careful study of the Irish Norwegian Elkhounds system was not always necessarily the Wolfhound; and it is probable that no Personality Plus most typical animal, these point scales conceivable scale would appear perfect he official standard for the are worth noting because they were in all eyes. This writer has bred a num - TNorwegian Elkhound describes drawn up by some of the leading ber of Wolfhounds, including the his temperament as bold and energetic, an stalwarts in the breed. biggest of living dogs, and he would effective guardian yet normally friendly, with Unlike the extremely important “List always be prepared to accept and abide great dignity and independence of character. of Points in Order of Merit” that by the scale given above.” Bred to hunt moose in the steep, appears at the end of our standard In a footnote the editor, Harding rocky terrain of Norway, a well-bred drafted by Captain Graham, I can find Cox, lamented that more points were Elkhound has the intelligence to make no disclaimer where judges were not given to the chest, ribs, and shoul - decisions when on the hunt, giving instructed that in case this scale of ders, and he went on to write how he him the air of independence, pride, and points appeared at variance with the would have described those points: self-assurance. This characteristic may standard, it was the latter document “Chest very deep and not too broad; seem like stubbornness to those unfa - which is always correct. fore-ribs long and comparatively flat, miliar with the breed. The merit point system first allowing free action to elbows; shoul - In summary, the standard says that appeared in the book Dogs published in ders lying well back to the withers, flat the Elkhound’s stable disposition makes England in 1906, 20 years after the in position, but showing hard muscle in him an ideal multi-purpose dog at standard was written. Judges of Irish action; back ribs fairly well sprung, giv - work or at play. Wolfhounds were told they should ing free play to lung and heart power, As in any dog, inherited traits of never approach their work without a and so well contained as to preclude aggression or shyness can sometimes

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s occur. The Elkhound’s disposition, cou - have an overweight couch-potato and a down the next 100-yard leg in short

d pled with his independen t nature, can layer of white, furry stuff throughout grass.

n result in an dog who is difficult to con - the house. — Dr. Nina P. Ross; He overshot the right turn that fol -

u trol if allowed to have his own way; an [email protected]; Norwegian lowed, and the judges asked that I

o untrained Elkhound who is allowed to Elkhound Association of America website: bring him back, so I backed up to

h jump up on people and to roughhouse neaa.net where the track was, gave him water, should not be considered aggressive in and let him sniff the start article again terms of having an inherited behavioral Otterhounds (Barry hates it when I try to help), and problem. Norwegian Elkhounds are ur guest columnist is Dian Quist, he took off again and found the metal highly trainable and can become Oof Palmyra, Nebraska article on this 65-yard leg. acceptable members of a household. ([email protected] ). More water, another go sniff com - Aggression, an uncontrollable urge to mand, and off he went. The judges’ bite or overpower either humans or We Came … We Sniffed … We track went up and over a stone wall other dogs, can be an inheritable trait Found a Glove! (Barry went around the wall), and 180 or the result of environmental factors I had the pleasure being one of 10 yards later we found the final, big wherein the dog feels compelled to act participants in the AKC National brown glove! aggressively for reasons often unknown. Tracking Invitational this past September, It was great fun! I was very happy he Shyness, the exact opposite trait, can with my 11-year-old Otterhound, did so well. We had earned our also occur. The trait, when inherited, is Barry—Ch./CT Scentasia Qcumber Champion Tracker title in May 2010 obvious in a very young puppy. The Wall St Wizard, CD, RE. The event was and haven’t really tracked since. puppy becomes the loner of the litter, held at the Bernheim Arboretum in Tracking is something that comes natu - keeping to himself, often facing the cor - Clermont, Kentucky, and our judges rally to a hound, and I was glad Barry ner of the whelping box. As he matures, were Herb Morrison and Roy Fair. was able to stay focused on the scent I he hides behind furniture and is really Our track was 605 yards and aged two gave him to follow. not suited as a functioning member of a hours. The start article was a sock. The We had a nice lunch and a picture- household. He may even become a first leg was 80 yards in short grass, then taking marathon afterward. The banquet fear-biter. the track turned left into tall cover (over that night was very nice, with fabulous Both aggression and shyness can be my head) for 50 yards. We came out of rosettes and plaques and delicious food. acquired from environmental trauma, the tall cover and into calf-high grass and It was special to meet the AKC staff and but whatever the cause, neither should found our second article (a big white the other exhibitors and all the tracklay - be tolerated. Breeders must take care to plastic bag)—this leg was 120 yards. ers. It’s a lot of work, and I appreciate eliminate both traits from their breeding Then we took a right turn onto a the attention to detail that the AKC program. 60-yard leg, 30 yards of which was in provided during the weekend. Owning an Elkhound as a pet is no the woods. Barry went right into the Overall I was honored to be a part of different from having any other breed as woods, but then he backed out because the event. The National Tracking a pet. They are extremely hardy and it was semi-impassable, with lots of Invitational is held only every two years, demand little in the way of material viney, thorny stuff and fallen branches. so it was extra-special to get Barry in requirements. They are not particular Barry’s sense of adventure isn’t what it the event—it was so cool that we were about their living arrangements as long used to be! there. I wouldn’t have wanted to do it as they have plenty of fresh water, qual - He tried to find the scent some - with any other dog! —D.Q. ity dog food, shelter, and a cool place to where else but soon decided he would Thanks for writing this great story sleep. have to push through all the stuff in the for us, Dian. The OHCA was thrilled Socialization is a must. woods. to have you and Eibhlin Glennon and All dogs must learn how to react to So, in we went! her hound Ch./CT Riverrun people and to other dogs. The dog must There was a right turn in the woods, Finnegan, VO, represent us at this event! be lead-trained, whether for show pur - and I was walking like a duck most of —Becky Van Houten; [email protected]; poses, hunting, exercise, or a walk in the the way through it. The thorny vines Otterhound Club of America website: park. and the branches of the trees and clubs.akc.org/ohca Training should begin at an early age, saplings were thick and low! I actually whether the dog’s future entails being a got stuck myself and had to unhook my Petits Bassets family pet, obedience competition, or hoodie from the thorns. I dropped the Griffons Vendéens conformation showing. Daily exercise lead, thinking that I could catch up How’s Your History? and grooming are important. If neg - with Barry—I eventually did, but he e discuss what is correct and lected, before you realize it, you will was bookin’ it out of the woods and Wwhat is faulty in our hounds—

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