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Dog NewsThe Digest Of American Dogs Volume 28, Issue 15 $5.00 April 13, 2012

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Group First

Judge Mr. Robert

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“Dazzle” is Handled by Bruce & Tara Schultz

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Bred ByJim Jannard & Paula Dempsey

Owned ByDonald & Georjean Jensen

Pamir, Reg.Erik & Jennifer Strickland

Watch for Tara handling Dazzle while Bruce recuperates.

“Dazzle”International Kennel Club of Chicago

Best of Breed and Group FirstJudge Mrs. Cindy Vogels

Group First - Judge Ms. Linda MoreBest of Breed - Judge Mr. Richard Beauchamp

Pamir presents:

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Best In show

silver state

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Judge Mrs. helen

Winski stein

Best of Breed

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Judge Mr. Jon Cole

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Oakland

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14 babbling/geir flyckt-pedersen

18 heritage dogs/denise flaim

22 question of the week/matthew h. stander

26 inside the sport/pat trotter

30 the chairman’s report/alan kalter

34 bests of the week

38 ten questions / lesley boyes

44 from a bygone age/nick waters

46 how to pick a stud dog/charlotte mcgowan

50 rare breeds of the world/agnes buchwald

52 medical alert dogs/sharon pflaumer

54 high performance terrier/mj nelson

58 heelwork to music/richard curtis

60 coast to coast/marsha hall brown

62 true north/allison foley

64 all in the family/charles robey

66 six shots heard round the world/desmond murphy

68 international junior handling at crufts /yossi guy

70 judges choice - welsh springer spaniel

74 mixed emotions and more/matt stander

78 new 2012 point schedule from akc

106 the gossip column/eugene z. zaphiris

114 click - greater orange park dog club/marcelo veras

124 click - take the lead - raleigh, nc/jeff hanlin

126 letters to the editor

134 click - the way we were /eugene z. zaphiris

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132 handlers directory

136 subscription rates

138 classified advertising

140 advertising rates

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AN APPARENT SMOOTH TRANSITIONIn what has been described as a virtual congenial meeting the baton has been passed to the new Board Chairman Alan Kalter as the Board held its first meet-ing under his leadership. While there were natural disagreements in opinion the word is out that the atmosphere within the Boardroom was cordial and friendly. How nice to hear and what a good start for the Kalter era. The four senior Staff officers were re-elected in the usual Executive Session while of course the news that three Vice-Presidents had retired or were about to retire was still being filtered down. Not only has Darrell Hayes left his position within the Judges Department but Robin Stansell vice-president of Events Operations and Curt Curtis assistant vice president of perfor-mance events left or are about to leave. One would have hoped that with those three major retirements some sort of announcement would have been coming through AKC but as of this writing these retirements and the personnel changes attendant thereto have been publicly ig-nored by AKC. Certainly the early signs in-dicate that Mr. Kalter is a free form sort of communicator so these pages are hope-ful that these as well as other innovations for AKC will be greeted through public announcement rather than silence. In Mr. Kalter’s first Chairman’s Report which is printed in this issue of DOG NEWS he indicates that not only has the AKC web site been redesigned but he implies an openness to his Board Chairmanship which is anticipated eagerly by many in the Fancy. Let’s see how far this pro-gresses. All wish him well in succeeding in these goals, that’s for sure.

BOARD VOTES BY PHONEPresent Board policy does not permit absentee Board votes by phone without Board prior permission. Indeed special meetings have been called in the past wherein Board votes by phone were allowed. At the recent CAR Board Meet-ing not all present were there but phone votes were allowed in the re-election of Tom Davies to head that organization. Very possibly without this procedure challenges would have arisen to his con-tinuation of his present job on that Board. It certainly would make sense to permit Board Members of AKC to vote by phone which requires only a policy change on the part of the Board itself. After all that could eliminate not only the appear-ance fee of $1,200 plus expenses of the non-attending Board Member but make allowance for those unable to attend due to illness or prior commitments.

THAT HSUS LETTERThere maybe an element of sincerity within a minority faction of HSUS which may want to work with the concerned breed-ing constituencies within AKC but those people are truly far spread and apparently in the absolute minority insofar as these pages are concerned. Wayne Pacelle and his people are as slip-pery as they come and in their efforts to distance themselves from PETA which becomes more and more practical each day, as PETA succeeds in alienating the world at large HSUS seems to have adopted a divide and conquer philosophy. Really just study their web site--no better yet listen to their preachings to determine how trustworthy they really are towards the con-cerned breeder to say nothing of the dog owners themselves. As HSUS approaches the AKC Breeders of Merit and the Parent Club presidents with dew eyed-innocence keep in mind what the real goals of that organization are .Unfortunately some people are reacting positively instead of warily towards its latest advances which when carefully analyzed end up with an HSUS interpretation and guideline as to what and who repre-sents a concerned breeder and breeding situations and not a realistic, pragmatic approach to the definition whatsoever. Don’t be fooled by what is little more than an enticing emo-tional approach to a situation which if accepted on their terms will do nothing more than come back and bit us all in the you know what!

THE NEW JUDGING APPROVAL PROCESSIn effect now for a month or two the silence is almost deafen-ing as to what is happening with this select crew of three-Mr. Bivin, Dr Indeglia and Ms Proctor in so far as the new judging approval process is concened. Now then no one truly expects pronouncements galore but how about a little exchange of information. For instance have any major problems with imple-mentation arisen? Are three outside people working, are the numbers of applicants overwhelming, how many people are applying for special exceptions and the like. Now then don’t get these pages wrong-the need for sensitivity and privacy in this matter is fully understood. On the other hand these are major changes and innovations involving the very lifeline of our sport. Certainly the Fancy is entitled to and needs periodic updates in this very critical area in order to keep abreast of how and if the new system is working. Total secrecy is hardly the answer in this situation-close to the vest yes-total secrecy unacceptable.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKWell here we go again-before we know it hot hot weather will be upon us and the problems inherent to the outdoor shows in the heat of summer will be here. Between an aging judges population unable to handle the heat for seven or eight hours outdoors and dogs which need constant supervision when this weather strikes let’s anticipate some of the problems to be faced. The most obvious are the dogs in cars--just cannot be allowed when it is steaming outside and provisions to break into the cars must be made at the shows! Water, water and more water must be available for dogs and exhibitors alike whilst shade provided at all costs. Cancelling shows when the weather hits 85 or 90 degrees or higher must be considered and adequate preparations made to start judging earlier rather than later in the day. These and just plain common sense must rule the day and regulations enforced and made up by AKC in these areas a total necessity--that’s our call on the situa-tion that’s for sure. And when it comes to those people whose air-conditioners break down in motor homes, vans or cars no tolerance in any situation for these kinds of happenings is our call--what’s yours?

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How did it happen ?

Don’t you find it fascinating that so many European breeds after arriving in the US seem to have gone through major changes !

What really brought this to my mind was my visit to the AKC/Eukanuba show in Orlando in December- and that the judges of the Interna-tional Finals had been instructed to judge each dog based on the standard in the country it represented. Not the standard in the country of origin and only USA representatives by the AKC standard !

To me this seems virtually impossible. For instance, a European judge making a decision between two Italian Greyhounds. The US rep-resentative probably too big and with a color which is a disqualification in Europe…. What about the importance of understanding and ap-preciating the type of the breeds you judge ?

I have always wondered : Is the way some breeds have changed after arrival in the US simply due to the fact that “ignorance has been permitted to create fashion “?? In some cases I do believe that’s what happened, but in some breeds I think it is a conscious effort by very clever breeders to create a more flashy and showable breed. And in some instances I have heard that the development of the breeds are based on the opinions of one or two famous breeders in the original country !

I know this is a couple of cases surely hap-pened due to misinterpretations and maybe even linguistic differences !

Anyway- so many Euopean judges have been very critical regarding the path many breeds have followed since coming to this coun-try.

To list all the breeds with major differences is probably pointless, there are too many !

I can understand the initial reaction. I have always admired those original breeders who created these breeds , designed for special functions or purposes. Whether is was a terrier

created to go to ground, a dog specially designed for elk-, rabbit-, grouse or bearhunting, they cre-ated different breeds in different parts of a country based on each areas topography etc.

That’s why for example terriers from Scotland are all shortlegged as that was suitable for that area, why Welsh terrier were stronger and more robust than Fox Terriers etc etc Cockers and Springers are different for a reason etc.

The same applies to working dogs, herding dogs etc

I have basically always been of the opinion that we owed these people to maintain the breeds as close to these breeders ideal as possible.

There is no doubt in my mind that the original breed standards were created more for function than for looks- and then as time has gone by, looks have become more and more important.

I admit willingly that I at some point in my life found it rather disrespectful of the Americans to make such dramatic changes to some breeds. I know a lot of European breeders and judges still think so.

But so what ?We all know that most of the sporting

breeds as well as many hound breeds have two different types. The show type and the working type.

The irony is of course that we claim the standard we try to follow in our breeding programs was put together to make the breed fit for its working purpose ! Then why at least the two types ?

OK most of the show dogs will do the work they were designed for if given the chance, but the “workers” will do it better and with much more enthusiasm.

So in fact the breeders of show dogs, ie English Springers in the UK, have already created their own show type, so why this problem with the American version ?

Greyhounds are basically identical in Europe and the US. Handling and training is probably the most significant difference.

What has annoyed me for years is that at Crufts they have classes

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By Geir Flyckt-Pedersen

THE AMERICANIZATION OF CERTAIN BREEDS

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They are heritage turkeys.

Today, marketing is everything, and in purebred dogs, we haven’t done such a stellar job of defining our “brand.” Our

image problem in large part stems from ignoring the dictum that marketers, advertisers and, of course, politicians live by: Don’t let the other guy define you. At worst, the general public thinks us glorified puppy millers – greedy and uncaring, chasing ribbons and profit. At best, we are caricatures straight out of the “Best in Show” mockumentary – elitist, superficial and ego-driven. Whatever marketing efforts we’ve made, they haven’t connected, they haven’t hit that “a-ha” spot with the general public.

But consider that there is no appreciable difference between our purebred dogs and those vintage gobblers that made such a splash in the Journal. Ours are nothing less than heritage dogs.

The “purebred” label invites snipes about snobbism, but “heritage” prompts sympathy. Consider a recent article by the BBC News about “at risk” dog breeds. No, these aren’t the 15 breeds targeted by the (U.K.) Kennel Club as being too extreme in type; these “at risk” breeds described in the very sympathetic BBC article were those native British breeds that face extinction because their numbers are dwindling alarmingly.

“Native dog breeds such as the English setter are being pushed towards extinction by the growing popularity of more exotic dogs such as huskies and Chihuahuas, new figures suggest,” the article began. “The setter has appeared for the first time on the UK Kennel Club’s list of vulnerable breeds. Figures show a two thirds drop in puppy registrations in the last decade.”

This is the same BBC of “Pedigree Dogs Exposed,” but the article’s tone was exceedingly sympathetic. Included was a quote from English Setter breeder Fran Grimsdell of Norfolk. Instead of sounding like a busy-bee-toting lunatic, her love for her breed stirred sentiments old-fashioned and noble. “English setters have

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The day before Thanksgiving, I came across the obligatory turkey article in The Wall Street Journal. This one, however, was about some very special birds: Their bloodlines go back 150 years, they are triple the price of organic supermarket brands, and they take twice as long to mature. They are raised by small-scale farmers who stick assiduously to their pedigrees and do not cross with more modern strains. Not least of all, their dark, juicy meat tastes better.

“Heritage Dogs” or Talking Turkey

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What was your personal reaction as President of your Parent Club and has your Club reacted as well to the HSUS letter campaign to woo with them responsible AKC breeders to help educate prospective puppy buyers to buyfrom responsible breeders as defined by HSUS and not from pet shops or questionable Internet sites and/or ads?

questionAlAn KAlterBull Mastiff Club President and AKC Chairman As both a Parent Club president and the AKC Chairman, here is my response: I am pleased that HSUS has finally recognized that breed-ers associated with the American Kennel Club and its Parent Clubs are committed - through respon-sible breeding - to producing dogs healthy in body, mind, and spirit. I look forward to the support of HSUS in our legislative efforts to protect the responsible and dedi-cated breeders of the AKC. the HSUS email is for information pur-poses only and does not request, nor require, a response.

DoUglAS W. JoHnSonOld English Sheepdog Club of America President Response to John Moyer, Outreach Coordinator for the HSUS. Subject: Breeders Advisory & Resource Council (BARC)the HSUS has spent millions of dollars over the past twenty years lobbying for legislation to put “Dog BreeDerS” out of busi-ness. now, Mr. Moyer and the HSUS wants to promote purebred dog breeders to the public? this reminds me of the fable of the “Spider and the Fly” by Mary How-itt (1799-1888). take a lesson from this tale.

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I have found that we do our own “eDUCAtIon” to the public on responsible breeding. We help in finding re-sponsible breeders through the AKC, our parent clubs and our local kennel clubs.

the HSUS goals are not the same as ours. In that, the HSUS has made it very clear through its actions and its works that they Do not believe there are any responsible breeders. So how can they work with people they don’t believe exist?CoNtiNueD oN page 137

Handler: Lorene Hogan

Breeders:Kevin & Jan Schirmer

GCh. Sunteckel’s Samuel II

A Multiple Best In Show and Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winner

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Sammy was the Top Winning Longhair 2009Top Winning Dachshund 2010

Number Two Longhair 2011Sammy was the first Longhair to be awarded

the Grand Champion Title and the First Hound to reach GCH. Platinum!

Sammy will be with Lorene at select shows in 2012

Owners: Sharon Lutosky

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“There’s a little bad in the best of us and a lot of good in the worst of us” were words from the wis-

dom of my mother, an old-fashioned lady of the Emily Post era who always looked for the good in everything. To this day, ten years after her passing to join my father, I hear my mother speak to me from afar. Perhaps if she were still with us, she would advise us to look for the best in any divisive sit-uation-whether it is political, religious, social or dog-oriented. And so we shall do so.

In the on-going fallout and dis-appointment over the Crufts’ deci-sions disqualifying some lovely dogs from further competition last month, a response at the recent UK Toy Dog Show brought thunderous applause and a standing ovation from ringside. The best Pug dog and bitch-winners of the Challenge Certificates for their breed-did not challenge for Best of Breed-thus no Pug appeared in the fi-nal lineup for the show. By declining to participate in the veterinary check for BOB winners, they denied themselves bragging rights on the day at a very important British show.

Their move was done as a protest for the current implementation of the “fit for function/fit for life” program of the Kennel Club. I understand that the main reason for the joint decision of the two winners’ owners-Aileen Wel-ham and Jeff Sharpe-was the way the program has “knocked the wind out of our sails” and that they only ask for what they call a “fair playing field.”

Both owners believe the checks should be across the board for all breeds and not targeted at any given number of breeds. Sharpe stated “the Pug is one of the oldest breeds in the country, and if they had any health is-sues they would have died out long ago.” Other toy dogs on the target list (Pekingese and Chinese Crested) passed the test under the same vet that presided at Crufts, only this time there was no “pen torch” used to con-duct the exam and the dogs were dif-ferent dogs as well. As attendees of

cated breeders striving to do the right thing be penalized for the downfalls of the worst of us? Would anyone dare to accuse good parents contributing to the core values of the nuclear family as being unfit to raise children and deny them the right to do so? Surely not!

If ever there was an opportuni-ty for truly good to come out of a situ-ation, it would be two-fold: 1. An even-tual program embraced by breeders, parent breed clubs and kennel clubs around the world to improve all as-pects of each breed. 2. A world wide al-liance to create protectors of purebred dogs so those of the future can enjoy the pure passion of breeding dogs that those of the past enjoyed.

To the Brits themselves-I salute you all! The Canine Alliance for stand-ing up for what they believe is right and the Kennel Club for its good inten-tions. Perhaps the Mother Country can take it from here and the two groups can work together to resolve it all. That means: adjust the program, compro-mise on the process and make it work for the good of the order.

On another subject-the shock-ing sudden loss of the beloved Judy Goodin is a deep pain that makes us realize how precious life is and at the same time how fragile. A beautiful lady whose love and knowledge of dogs she shared with us for decades, Judy was an inspiration to all who encoun-tered her. The tributes one could pay this delightful friend would be end-less, and the entire fancy sends condo-lences to her husband Bob as well as to the Heart of America Kennel Club. Thank you Judy for the blessings and many contributions you brought to all our lives.

the Canine Alliance meeting-a group formed to bring reason to the process-Mrs. Welham and her husband Barrie felt the fancy must take a stand even though they are not asking the Kennel Club to stop the checks. It would seem that these dedicated breeders simply want consistency and fair play in the process as they continue to strive for perfection of health, soundness and quality in their dogs. Few, if any, would argue that rationale. As emotions cool it is hoped there can be a meeting of the minds that will bring a truly positive approach to the process-allowing the Canine Alliance and the Kennel Club to take the best action on behalf of dogs and dog people. So Mother was right, there is a little bad and a lot of good in most interactions involving dogs and their people.

To me the Canine Alliance rep-resents something potentially much bigger than its current focus. And that something would be to become the core group for an international coali-tion to oppose animal activists who would do away with all we love. If you research some of their websites, it will absolutely horrify you. Perhaps it could be said that some of their col-lective actions have brought us to the point where we are dealing within the sport (as the Kennel Club) with health and other issues. Maybe that could be classified as the “good in the worst” sce-nario.

And certainly, there is no deny-ing that hoarders and others misguid-ed in their care of animals do exist. And unfortunately, sometimes that is even within our sport as sad as it is. But why should the best of us who are dedi-

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Chuck and me at our wedding reception in April 1994 with Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Vincent, Pat’s parents.

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GCh. Kochana’s Duke of Black ReignMultiple Group Placing & 2012 Westminster Award of Merit Winner

Handler: Tara Hartman

Thank You To The JUDGES Who Have recognized Duke’s Outstanding Quality AND “Happy” Outgoing Temperament

Owner Patrick Meyer

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See Tara and Duke at upcoming Specialties!

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New York, NY – This isn’t so

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the first of many.

Chairman’s Report Join Us in the AKC ConversAtion

We are fortunate that my predecessors, Ron Menaker and David Merriam, had the foresight to carefully plan for a finan-

cially sound American Kennel Club. Your Board and Staff developed and are executing a plan for this year that will allow the AKC to be in the black and still maintain the deep resources of our re-serves and endowment.

The challenges we have been addressing seem to occupy all of our conversation, but I assure you, they do not occupy all we are doing. Beyond the challenges, there are exciting opportunities in ev-ery area of everything we do. It is our opportuni-ties, those we have in hand today and those we will innovate tomorrow, that hold the true future of the AKC - and they require attention from us all.

Our potential for successful growth encom-passes the 100 million Americans who own a dog – purebred or mixed breed. Today, we only scratch the surface of those who make dogs an important part of their lives. We are concentrating on three major areas in order to engage, excite, and enroll more of them into the world we all hold so dear.

At the core is our advocacy for the purebred dog, which is the gateway to so many defining aspects of the AKC. The discernibility of the pure-bred dog in form, purpose, and temperament is undeniable - and desired by millions of people. Responsible breeders need our support, encour-agement, and recognition. The AKC Breeder of Merit program is an example of how we put that commitment into practice – it is no surprise the Fancy has enthusiastically embraced the program. Our successful “AKC Meet the Breeds®” events in New York and Orlando bring purebred dogs to the public in an entertaining and educational for-mat. We will continue to explore ways in which we can bring this event in some form to more people. An exciting new initiative is the re-imagination of our website, which draws more than 1.5 million unique visitors each month. The new website will

serve as an important and useful resource for breeders, puppy buyers, owners, exhibitors, clubs, judges, and the general dog-loving public. And, yes, it will be much easier to navigate.

Our sport is evolving to be more inclusive and inviting than ever before. There are plans in place to create greater ease of entry into each of our sports and compelling reasons to con-tinue participation. We have conducted significant research to understand the needs of our exhibitors and have subsequently created innovative new programs aimed at growing participa-tion in every sport. Some are completed, some are being pilot tested today, some will be launched soon, and some are still being developed. Most importantly, the quest for continuous invention, while still maintaining our heritage, is unwavering. These initiatives include the 4-6 Month Puppy competition, the new Grand Champion achievement levels, the Owner Handler Series, the soon to be launched Open Shows, the “My Dog Can Do That!” introduction to Agility and Rally, the Coursing Ability Test for all dogs, and others.

Our commitment to improving our sport includes event process improvement as well. Our new Competition Manage-ment System will provide faster, easier, and more flexible ser-vice to clubs and exhibitors in Conformation, Companion, and Performance events. There is a current pilot test being con-ducted and we will be rolling out aspects of the program later this year, with even more to come.

The third major opportunity is community impact in sup-port of dogs, dog ownership, and responsible dog breeding. This area encompasses initiatives to enhance the image of breeders and purebred dogs, expand our efforts for respon-sible dog ownership (including potential new additions to our successful CGC program), and continue our involvement with legislative issues, with a greater emphasis on legislator educa-tion and proactive community support. Importantly, our com-mitment to improving the health and welfare of dogs is unpar-alleled and will continue with fervor.

We can accomplish all this and much more if we make one further commitment – to all work together to achieve all that we must. There is ample proof that when the Fancy, Staff and the Board band together with common purpose, we are an unstoppable force. I personally commit to open better lines of communication with all AKC constituents, to solicit new ideas from everyone to advance our mutual opportunities, and to better serve our clubs, exhibitors, breeders, judges, and owners. I ask for your support of our mutual goals with the same posi-tive, passionate spirit you all bring to our sport every day.

I always appreciate hearing from you – please contact me at [email protected].

Sincerely,Alan Kalter

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The Standard by which all others should be judged!

“MAEVE”

GCh. Glentom’s You Were Mint For Me, ROMFour days in Colorado = Four Best of Breeds and a Group Third in tough Terrier Competition!

Our deepest appreciation to Judge Mrs. Sue Weiss for your recognition of our girl!

Owned by: Susan B. Lybrand, Mike and Terri Cournoyer, and Glenna WrightBred by: Tom and Glenna Wright, GlentomProfessionally presented by: Jill Bell • Assisted by: Chase Waddell

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OwnersEd & Linda BakerElba SaintsHopewell, [email protected]

GCh. Jamelle’s Aristocrat V. Elba, CGC, HOF

BreedersMichelle & Jack MulliganJamelle’s SaintsDiamond Bar, [email protected]

HandlerMelody “Snooki” Salmi

The 2011 #1 All Breed-Best in Show Saint is back from the “Jersey Shore” with Snooki

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IRISH IMPORT

Top Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog 2011

&Multiple Group Winner

Handled by Paul & Kelley Catterson

Assisted by Marisa Bradley

OwnersZane & Shannon Smith

BULLSEYEAmerica’s Top Winning Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Since 1975*Number Two overall, The Dog News Top Ten List - Breed points

Irish, Int., & GCh. Cumhil Hell Raiser

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THANK YOU Judge Ms. Sharol Candace Way

IR. & GCH. Cumhil HellRaiser

IRISH IMPORT

handled By Paul & Kelley Catterson

Assisted By Marisa Bradley

Owners

Zane & Shannon Smith

BULLSEYE

America’s Top Winning Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Since 1975

THANK YOU

JUDGE SHAROL CANDACE WAY

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ASKED OF CHUCK & SUSAN TEASLEY

BY LESLEY BOYES

Born: SuSan: nevada city , cachuck: WaukeSha , WiS.

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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they? Both: 1988 Portuguese Water Dog.

Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned? Both: Ch. Sunrider’s Diver of Sete Mares (PWD).

Why do you think most people want to judge? Chuck: Stay involved in the sport, and share dog knowledge accumulated through their years involved in the sport.Susan: Love of the sport.

Who are your non-dog heroes or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?Chuck: Chesty Puller.Susan: Mother Theresa.

If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?Chuck: Don’t mess with what’s working. We have reached de’ tente’.Susan: How can you change perfection?

How would you describe yourselves inpersonal ads?Chuck: Loyal, devoted with an edgy sense of humor.Susan: Sincere, dedicated, hates B.S.

Do you think there are too many dog shows?Chuck: No.Susan: Depends on where you live.

Which are your three favorite dog shows?Chuck: Gold Country KC, Eukanuba, Westminster.Susan: Gold Country KC, Westminster, Eukanuba when it is out West.

Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year?Chuck: As long as there is NO negative effect on the dog, no.Susan: Yes.

How do you react to people flying in and out of shows on the same weekend?Chuck: Same as above.Susan: Hate it.

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their thoughts of the chase, or moonlit hidden corners of the countryside where lone outcast foxes gather and eavesdrop.

In 1987 while still working as a struggling artist, Mick was discov-ered by Sally Mitchell, founder of Sally Mitchell Fine Arts, and for nearly twenty years they worked together during which time she published and promoted his work. Almost everything Mick painted was good enough to publish, so he developed a very large portfolio of limited edition prints.

In 2009 Sally Mitchell Fine Arts published The Published Works of Mick Cawston Volume 1 compiled and edited by Sally. The book was a chronological work from a German Shepherd bitch with her puppies published in 1987, to, fittingly, travellers around a fire at night outside a gypsy caravan published in 1996.

Now comes The Published Works of Mick Cawston Volume II, also compiled and edited by Sally Mitchell. Volume 1 had a preface by his friend and fellow sporting artist, Malcolm Coward, and Volume II has a very touching preface by his friend and fellow sporting artist, Jonathan Walker.

Volume II starts with ‘Wire Haired Dachshunds Heads’ published in 1997 and moves through a period when Mick was producing some of his best work from dog prints for which he had become so well known and loved, and shooting and poaching scenes which generally broadened his range and appeal, to a period of decline and finally re-emergence. In 1998 he won the award for the Top Selling Published Artist.

He was easily influenced by other people and comments he received from young budding artists just out of art school that dog paint-ing was not ‘real art’ convinced him never to paint dogs again. He started to paint other subjects and produce silk screen prints, mainly of nudes. The results were disappointing in a market over endowed with painters of nudes and he went into a decline and so did his market.

A meeting with Jonathan Walker, regarded as a master of anthro-pomorphic painting, reignited Mick’s enthusiasm for art. He began to re-work all his shooting and country subjects but this time with the char-acters portrayed as foxes, badgers and dogs. These paintings and prints were a great success and have become the most collected and sought after of all his work.

Fittingly, it is one such picture that was his last published print in 2006, ‘His Lordship’, a dog fox dressed as a Master of Foxhounds.

Under the surface, Mick Cawston was a tormented soul who lacked belief in himself and in the feelings that others had for him. He obviously felt he could endure no more and took his own life in 2006.

The Published Works of Mick Cawston Volume II is published by Palette Press.

From A Bygone AgeWith his rustic appearance from a bygone age, and a terrier or lurcher for companions, Mick Cawston was one of the great characters in the art world. His artistic career began on a market stall in Covent Garden, London sketching people’s children for a pittance, and ended in a caravan in a field in his beloved West Country, where he spent the latter years of his life surrounded by the birds and animals and the wild and dramatic Exmoor landscape, even though he owned a house.

His death at the age of 47 robbed the world of one of the most popular and accomplished sporting and dog art-ists working in Britain at that time. His published prints introduced his work to a wide audience and gained him

international recognition. Many of his paintings have a narrative, you are placed in an un-

folding tale, a moment of suspense or comedy and when he painted a portrait, it was never a soulless picture-perfect image of a dog but it had feelings just waiting to be explored. He observed closely, soaked up the essence of the scene and then conveyed it to canvas.

He had a great sense of humour, was a brilliant conversation-alist and whether it was sitting in a pub, working on a painting at an exhibition, country fair, or one of the stands at Crufts which he attended virtually every year, he always had people around him enjoying his conversation, tales of the countryside, just as much as they were his art.

Mick’s love of the countryside, his understanding of what he was painting, shone through in his art. Towards the end his humour came to the fore in his dark threatening pub interiors where dogs gathered with ferrets and argue, lurchers immerse themselves in

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From A Bygone Age

It is a rare occasion these days that breeders sit down and dis-cuss how best to successfully breed superior purebred dogs. On March 25, The Ladies Dog Club presented an extraordi-nary day for breeders from novice to expert hosting a semi-nar to explore how we select dogs to breed and how expert

dog breeders breed our top dogs. More than 100 breeders signed up to hear Kathi Brown give her acclaimed program How To Pick A Stud Dogs and Other Games of Chance and a panel of breeders honored by AKC as either Breeder of the Year overall or Breeder of the Year in their group.

Kathi Brown is not only a top breeder of Scottish Terriers, she is a renowned teacher of science and a consultant nationwide on the teaching of science. Her pre-sentation was not just another talk on genetics but was designed to explore “usable” genetic princi-ples, pedigree analysis and prob-ability. As a breeder who has had great success with a small number of dogs, Kathi focused on how to improve chances of quality pup-pies in the smallest number of litters. Kathi stated that most im-portant is that breeders be clear on what type they want. A vision of the ideal is a critical piece in any plan on breeding better dogs. She talked about cautions related to linebreeding, inbreeding and out-crossing. Interspersed in her talk were lists of axioms for dog breed-ers. Here are just a few examples:

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Rareof the world

by Agnes buchwAld

“I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process”.

Those words from universally recognized artist Vincent Van Gogh serve

as an introduction to Holland’s other art work; the Nederlandse Schapendoes.

The Kingdom of Netherlands often referred as Holland is located at Western Europe, between Belgium and Germany. The country’s head is Queen

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Medical alert dogs Help diabetics Manage tHeir disease

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Odetta pictured above, and other specially trained dogs like her, save lives by Alerting to rapidly dropping blood sugar. Between two and six percent of Type 1 diabetics die from low blood sugar. © Yellow Neener Photography.

Armstrong, the first dog trained by Mark Ruefenacht to Alert to low blood sugar, was released by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Program (GDB). Eighty-five percent of the dogs trained by Dogs4Diabetics, Inc. (D4D) are Labrador and golden retrievers released by GDB. The rest are released by the Canine Companions for Independence Assistance Dog Program (CCI). Dogs are released for some minor reason, i.e., they’re too active. Medical Alert Dogs need to be very active, food motivated and eager to please. © Yellow Neener Photography.

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The episode left Ruefenacht wondering if dogs could be trained to assist diabetics. As a forensic metrologist by profession who works with blood and breath

alcohol measurements, he wondered if there was something diabetics emit that dogs could detect. After learning no one was researching this, he launched an investigation.

In 2004 and using his own diabetes, Ruefenacht set out to train a Labrador retriever named Armstrong to Alert to, or indicate, drops in blood sugar.

“I needed to answer two questions.” He says. “First, could I train a dog to detect changes in blood sugar? And second, if I could train a dog to detect the change in my blood sugar, would the dog be able to detect the same change in another diabetic’s blood sugar? I found out the answer to both ques-tions was yes.”

In 2006, Ruefenacht founded Dogs4Diabetics® Inc. (D4D), a non-profit organization that primarily places Medical Alert Dogs with Type 1, insulin dependent diabetics.

Everything happens for a reason. And sometimes good things happen because of bad experiences. That was the case for Mark Ruefenacht, a diabetic who had an acute low blood sugar episode in 1999. He was a volunteer puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.© (GDB) and was working with a dog when the episode occurred. Although not trained to help, the dog instinctively tried to rouse him from the drowsiness symptomatic of low blood sugar. The dog’s behavior was enough to make him aware he needed to get help.

HIGHs AnD Lows when a diabetic’s blood sugar drops rapidly, the liver responds

by secreting a chemical. That chemical emission is put out in the breath and sweat and is very consistent from one diabetic to an-other. That’s what the dogs smell.

“Breath and sweat are the same molecularly except breath content is about ten minutes ahead of what’s put out in sweat. The dogs smell the chemical in both. The faster the blood sugar falls the more chemical is emitted and, therefore, the easier it is for the dogs to detect. For example, if blood sugar drops from 200 to 100 in an hour, it’s not an acute reaction. Less chemical is emitted, so it’s more difficult for the dogs to smell. But, if blood sugar drops from 200 to 100 in 15 minutes—it’s an acute reaction and the body emits more chemical. Then, it’s easier for the dogs to detect.”

Diabetics also sometimes have high blood sugar. Typically, that isn’t a critical situation and can be detected by the human nose, i.e., the breath smells like a popular brand of chewing gum. whereas it takes several days for high blood sugar to cause unconsciousness, low blood sugar causes incapacitation in as little as an hour. with-out intervention, a diabetic could die.

“Although we train the dogs to detect low blood sugar, about half of them also Alert to high blood sugar. we don’t train the dogs to do that, they just figure out there’s a window in which they need to keep their diabetic. High blood sugar is easy for the dogs to de-tect. so much so, it can extinguish their ability to pick up low blood sugar.” Ruefenacht says.

Here’s why. If the dogs have an easier job–detecting high blood sugar—versus a more difficult job—detecting low blood

It’s difficult to be depressed when a warm, furry face greets you every morning when you wake up. © Yellow Neener Photography.

Specially trained dogs like Lawton pictured above are called Medical Alert Dogs because people sometimes mistakenly think Diabetic Alert Dogs diagnose diabetes. Photo by Cindy Nielson.

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The 2011 D4D Spring Client Training Class on Graduation Day. © Yellow Neener Photography.


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sugar--and the dogs are rewarded for both, the dogs do the easier job. To encourage the dogs to Alert to low blood sugar, they’re given a higher value reward—cheese or premium dog treats--ver-sus a lower value reward—regular dog food kibble--when they Alert to high blood sugar.

Thus far, D4D placed 85 dogs trained to Alert to blood sugar only. with the exception of dogs placed with youngsters that get a parent if the youngster’s blood sugar drops, the dogs aren’t trained to provide other assistance. Ruefenacht wants to cross train dogs, in the future, so they can assist in more ways.

“Interestingly, 40% of the recipients of Guide Dogs from GDB, lost their sight due to complications resulting from diabetes. we’re looking at training dogs that would work as both Guide Dogs and Medical Alert Dogs through our partnership with that organization.”

A suppLEMEnT onLywhile the rate of accurately Alerting to low blood sugar varies

from dog to dog, D4D Medical Alert Dogs are between 80 and 100 percent accurate. Although the dogs are highly accurate, they only indicate blood sugar is dropping. The diabetic still needs to test with a glucometer and take appropriate action.

“In our experience, after diabetics get a Medical Alert Dog, they have the best blood sugar control they’ve ever had in their lives. That’s because the dogs give them more opportunities to test. Depending upon the severity of the disease, blood sugar test-ing is recommended three to seven times daily. Most recipients of Medical Alert Dogs test seven to ten times daily which gives them exceptionally good control.” Ruefenacht says.

Better blood sugar control means diabetics are less likely to develop severe symptoms such as neuropathy (numbness in the fingers or feet), blindness or require amputation. other benefits derived from a Medical Alert Dog are more difficult to measure.

“we believe Medical Alert Dogs relieve the depression expe-rienced by many diabetics because the dogs give them a sense of empowerment—They now have the ability to manage a disease they had difficulty managing in the past. The dogs are conver-sations starters as well, which benefits diabetics who often feel isolated.”

Diabetics also get much needed exercise when walking their dog.

ALERTInG wITH A BRInGsELThe dogs are trained to Alert to low blood sugar with a bring-

sel, a device that hangs from the dog’s neck. when the dogs smell the change in blood sugar, they pick up the bringsel and make physical contact with their diabetic. The diabetic then checks his

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A High Performance Terrier

Although they may look a bit like tiny Dober-mans, Manchester Terriers have always been expected to have a “terrier attitude”

as far as trainability for performance events was concerned. Turns out, this was an erroneous expectation as the breed is bright, busy and eager to learn, according to Regina Allen, DVM. “I have personally found my Manchester Terri-ers to be easier to train than my Dobermans or any other breeds that I’ve owned. Manchester Terriers have tremendous working potential and I think we as breeders should value that as much as conformation titles in order to preserve the versatility and intelligence of the breed. They respond extremely well to positive reinforce-ment-based training methods and are willing to do almost anything as long as you make it a fun game. But, things will fall apart rapidly if you use compulsion-based training methods,” said Allen who owns HIT UCD Ch LayClyf Mint Chip CDX RAE AX AXJ NFP FFX-AP ASCA-CD EAS EJC NGC TN-E RS-O JS-OP GS-N CGC TT HOF (“Speed Racer,”) UAG1 UCD Ch MACH LayClyf Dream-struck CD RAE XF EAC NJC WV-O TG-N TN-N RS-E JS-E GS-O FFX-ap CGC TT HOF (“Carlee”) and HIT UCD Ch Regal’s Sheez the Easiest V

Trinity CD BN RE OA OAJ NF JS-O GS-N CGC TT (“Sprint.”)“At first, all the trainers around here in the Northwest were

skeptical of Manchesters in obedience but that attitude has changed,” said Veda Viles. “Now they refer to them as ‘the best kept secret in the dog world.’ Their physical make-up almost guarantees they are suited to sports. The basic body structure is not so odd that it precludes running, jumping, twisting, nose-down tracking and they prey-play-food drive encourages obedience and rally type activities. They are certainly bright enough to learn anything with proper motiva-tion and training. And, the pressure today’s society puts on breeders makes it almost mandatory that we show we are meeting multiple societal needs. A dog that is not only a conformation champion but also has titles at the back end of its name proves they can fill many different needs,” said Viles who owns Ch Bellflower I believe in NOLA RN BN (“Faith”) and Ch Bellflower Swingtime Salute CDX RE CGC.

It’s a fair guess that at least some of the breed’s bidability stems from its origin. Developed in the early 19th century to help combat the health menace created by a rat epidemic caused by poor sanitation in England. This led to the sport of rat killing and a man by the name of John Hulme, who was an enthusiastic practitioner of both rat killing and rabbit cours-ing crossed a “snap dog,” thought to be the precursor of the Whippet, to his black and tan terriers to produce a tena-cious, steamlined animal better suited for the sport. By the early 1800s, the breed type was established and the breed’s fighting spirit made it equally handy in a hedge-row or a rat-pit. Manchesters would tackle an opponent twice its size. By 1882, the breed had evolved to the point where Stonehenge wrote, “’The Black and Tan Terrier has as good a right to

BY M.J. NELSON “Carlee” (UAG1 UCD Ch MACH LayClyf Dream-struck CD RAE XF EAC NJC WV-O TG-N TN-N RS-E JS-E GS-O FFX-ap CGC TT HOF), one of Regina Allen DVM’s Manchester Terriers is never trained the day before an event because according to Al-len, if they don’t know it by then, they won’t learn it at the last minute.

be considered the representative of the Old English Terrier as any breed. ‘The breed at this time is not such a favourite of the public as it deserves to be, for it has many excellent qualities to those who like a dog that doesn’t need nursing, an affectionate, lively and amiable companion, not given to quar-relling. Very active and graceful in its actions and with pluck enough and keen zest for hunting and destroying such vermin as rats that infest houses and outbuildings. With fox and bad-ger generally he has not the hardiness to cope or stand their bites, he is built for speed rather than power.”

When rat-killing became illegal in England, the rodent problem remained and inns and public houses were infested with the vermin. To combat the rat problem, the inns and pubs kept terriers. The smaller Manchesters were also used on fox hunts. They were carried in a specially designed leather pouch suspended from the rider’s belt and when the hounds ran the fox into dense cover that they could not penetrate, the little Manchester was released to flush the fox.

While the Manchester Terrier would have to be considered a “non-traditional” performance breed, Debbie McDonald said that she just wanted everyone to see that a Manchester could do what Border Collies do. “They’re smart little dogs and they want to please. They respond well to praise and that’s the key. You have to keep things positive and upbeat. They love to have fun so if you conduct training in a fun, positive manner, there is no stopping them. I would say that learning to work as a team in agility was the most difficult aspect for Skitter (Ch. Firefly’s Illusive Dream Girl CDX RN OA NAJ CGC AMTC HOF) and I. That and teaching her to work away from me rather than right beside me along with convincing her that CoNtiNueD oN page 102

“Skitter” (Ch. Fire-fly’s Illusive Dream Girl CDX RN OA NAJ CGC AMTC HOF), Debbie McDonald’s Manchester Ter-rier grew tired of obedience once she started with agility.

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heelwork toI always recommend a good starting point

for any team that would like to do some HtM is to make sure they have good control of the dog. the Good citizen dog scheme is well known nowadays and although you don’t necessarily need your gold award either a bronze or silver is a great starting point. Dogs that have achieved these awards tend to be able to be worked off lead while others dogs are being worked, which is a great benefit when you are teaching a class. I find if handlers have not gotten this control they can struggle when it comes to perform a sequence of moves.

In the displays at Crufts my aim is to show that the basics can be easily achieved. If you blind people with science and technical jargon then I have found that they tend to turn off so I always try to make everything very simple and straightforward. In the Crufts displays I got my groups to start by showing how to perform a ba-sic twist as this is a move which can be achieved by any breed of dog no matter what size it is. this year I emphasized that your dog might fol-low the food around in a circle but it is important to get the dog to the stage of not having the food on its nose. too many handlers I find get stuck at holding a treat in their hand over the dog’s head and then performing the twist. to them they think the dog knows the move but when you then ask them to walk forward with their arms folded and get the dog to twist they soon realise that their dog hasn’t linked fully the command to the action.

After showing the basic twist the next part of the display was showing how you could use this basic twist in a routine. Each of the four dogs and handlers in the ring is asked to come forward to show a different way of using the twist. One would get the dog to back up and twist on the spot, another would do a half twist with the dog ending up on the right and so on. Hopefully by showing people what they can do with the move when they have done the basic on the spot twist allows them to progress their dog’s training a bit further.

Another basic move we demonstrated was the reverse back as this I find is a very flashy move but is easy for new handlers to achieve. this year during the demos I also tried to draw people’s attention to possible problems that can occur when training a move. With the reverse it is often the case that the dog will anticipate the reverse as the handler moves behind it. During the display we showed the importance of going back to the dog while it is in the sit and reward-ing this, so that the dog didn’t always think it should reverse.

Props have become a big part of many of the routines we see in the ring today. A prop can really aid a routine and allow the handler to de-velop other moves which adds to their content mark. the important aspect of using any prop is that you should aim to do as many different moves with it as possible. this year I had asked my demonstration handlers to bring along vari-

ous props so that we could show how innovative you can be using them. One handler had brought along a metal mixing bowl that you would use for baking which is a little unusual. It sometimes is the more unusual props that you can be more inventive with. the crowd really like it when the dog dug inside the bowl so it looked like it was mixing up a cake and also when it cocked its leg over the bowl the audience always gave the team a good round of applause.

One aspect of the sport which scares people is how they put it all to the music. In the displays I tried to show that in the early stages all you need to be able to do is walk along with the music. When the handler is comfortable with heeling the dog and puppy recalling the dog whilst walking to the beat of the music we can then start to get them performing some moves in time with the music. short sequences of moves while the music is playing is all that is required in the early stag-es. During the Crufts training demos each member of my demo team did some sequences of moves across the ring showing the importance of keeping the dog moving and not getting stuck in one area of the ring.

these training displays are very short so the aim is to give an overview of the sport and show people that with a little bit of training they should be able to achieve a short sequence. there are of course many other moves which I would recommend a new handler to start off with. In my own displays that I performed with my dogs I tried to show that no matter which dog I was working I always tried to play to the dog’s strengths. My little Chihuahua cross Betty is ideal for

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Having just performed various training displays at Crufts I al-ways get approached by members of the public asking me how they can get started in HtM. Normally these people don’t know that there are two divisions so I have to explain the differ-

ence between the classes. Due to the sport being known as Heelwork to Music in the uK often they will think that freestyle is HtM.

showing this and I had many people each day asking me if I was going to be working her again as they had heard about her demo the previous day. Betty is great for showing that her tiny size can benefit her routines rather than be a stumbling block. With her I am able to show moves which none of the bigger dogs can perform, so the moves become unique to her thus standing her out from the other dogs in her class.

I also used my other medium sized dogs in the displays to show how you can advance your dog’s training. A lot of people think that when they have taught a move then that is it but there is so much more you can train the dog for. With Pogo I demonstrated how you can take a move and make it more dif-ficult by having the dog behind you or facing ahead of you. I always take the moves that the dog is strongest with and progress them to these positions if possible.

Another part of the display was illustrating how some of the moves were not actually given a verbal command but an action by the handler would result in the dog performing the move. the advantage of this during a routine is that the handler doesn’t need to keep speaking to the dog so it makes it look more like telepathy.

Performing the three training display over all four days at Crufts can be tiring but always very enjoyable. I would like to thank my teams of handlers for giving up their time to take part in the displays and hopefully some of the audi-ence that were watching will go home and have a go themselves.

If you have any questions about htm/freestyle please email me via my web-site www.caninefreestyle.co.uk

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by Marsha hall brown

FreeMan & betty clausred hill Forever reMeMbered

In 1776 the Anza Expedition identified the area between Santiago Creek and Red Hill as El Alisal – the Sycamore Grove. A plentiful water source sustained both the ma-jestic white-barked trees and an Indian settlement which

was located at the “hill of red soil.” This small area of Orange County, California is today known as Tustin. In the twentieth century Tustin was on the map for fruit growing, then unique military bases, and finally an explosion of residential home development.

Yet, Tustin in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s was also on the map as the home of many highly successful show dog breeders and exhibitors. First among equals were Freeman and Betty Claus who began Red Hill Norwegian Elkhounds. As the story goes Freeman and Betty moved to the sprawling ranch house on Deborah Lane and on one propitious day Freeman found a beautiful dog running loose. Returning it to its owner and finding out what breed it was, he was determined to pur-chase an Elkhound. It was not long before the Claus family, with their son Dennis, became the proud owners of Skjelm, the first Elkhound at Red Hill.

And that was the beginning of their life as owners, breed-ers, exhibitors, judges, mentors, breed educators and show

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Freeman Claus winning a five-point major from Puppy Class on (Ch.)Vin-Melca’s Saga av Red Hill in 1968 at the Pasadena Kennel Club.

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chairmen. According to Pat Trotter, who parted with the promising (Ch.) Vin-Melca’s av Saga of Red Hill so that the Claus’s would have a good beginning, Freeman became a capable handler and Betty was a quick study for what they needed to learn to be breeders of note. Saga brought them great success. She took WB and BW from the pup-py classes at Pasadena’s huge show in 1968 and went on to produce many champions and group winners. In fact, at a time when competition was stiff and entries were large, there were over twenty-five champion Elkhounds that carried the Red Hill name. All who knew Freeman and Betty said that they were always a team but they brought complementary talents to the sport of dogs. Freeman was handler, driver and equipment specialist and Betty was “kennel manager and puppy raiser.” Together they became charter members in Shoreline Kennel Club where Betty became secretary and Freeman served as Show Chairman for many years. Their generosity of time and talent and their steadfast adherence to rules, regulations and the ethics of the sport were legion. In fact, Dennis Claus remembers that the fre-quent dinner table conversation was about just that: the integrity of the sport.

Both were inducted into the Norwegian Elkhound Hall of Fame for their significant contributions to the breed. They were active for many years in the Norwegian Elkhound Club of Southern California. And Betty was show chairperson for the National Specialty held at Disneyland in 1974 with a record breaking entry of 370 and also served as the breeds delegate to the Ameri-can Kennel Club. There was no job too large or small for Freeman to undertake. His woodworking prowess produced the plat-forms, the signage and storage systems for all the clubs in which he was active and his business background became an asset as he helped organize larger and larger shows. In the late 70’s both Freeman and Betty be-came judges adding more responsibilities that necessitated national and international travel. They also were committed to the CoNtiNueD oN page 104

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Freeman and Betty Claus bath handling in the ring.

Freeman Claus receiving top real estate salesaward for 1972 Colorado.

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True NorTh(Strong and Free)

by aLLISon FoLey

The dog show season starts slowly but never fear there is a whole year of special events and epic competitions to look forward to.

One of the events most looked forward to is the Junior Handling National Competition. This year the event is to be held in Barrie Ontario during the August long weekend and in conjunc-tion with the Barrie Kennel and Obedience club. The winner of the National Conformation Competition will go on to represent Canada at Crufts in 2013. There is also a National Obedience Competition with the winner of this receiving a $1000 continuing education bursary.

To qualify for the National competition juniors must qualify for and then win their Zone finals. To qualify you must be in the top four, point wise, for the previous year in your division. The zone final is then judged by a panel of 3 or 4 judges.

The first zone final for 2012 was for Zone 1B, Nova Scotia, and was hosted by the Cobequid Kennel club. Judging these finals were Tim Delaney, Colin Veinot, Jessica Rock and Angela Slauen-white.

The finals were well attended with all 16 of the finalists com-peting for the title . The winner of the Confomation final was Colton O’Shea and the Runner up was Sydney Cossar. Colton will represent Nova Scotia in August. This will be Colton’s second time at the National and we wish him good luck.

There was also an Obedience finalist and winner, Emma Jerrot. Emma also has the opportunity to represent Nova Scotia in August. Juding the Obedience was Yan Mowatt of Little Moe’s K9 Academy.

Kudos go to Terra Garnier, F Johnson Automotive, Kim Penny, John MacDonald and especially the Cobequid Kennel Club for their help in making the Zone 1B such a success.

Elsewhere the Nickel District shows in Sudbury Ontario held 6 shows in 3 days over the April Fool’s weekend. The only shows on that weekend in the country this event has usually drawn a decent entry for Northern Ontario, this year however they suffered a blow as it was one of the smallest entries they have ever had.

One of the highlights of the weekend however was the Cana-dian Kennel Club Annual General Meeting. In a move that can only be felt as positive, the dog show stopped for 2 hours and the An-

The dog show scene here in Canada takes quite a while to emerge from it’s winter hibernation. As spring closes in and the snows melt away there still have only been about a dozen dog shows held to date in 2012.

nual General meeting was held at the same venue allowing for many more CKC members than usual to attend the event. Members at-tended the meeting in numbers and as the new Board members and Chairman were introduced it was evident that the CKC is definitely trying to communicate more with it’s members. Many new ideas were introduced or at least voiced from the floor and it seems many left the meeting with new hope for the direction of the CKC. Let us hope that we are all not disappointed. Special acknowledgement was given to Board Member and last term’s Chair Ms Lee Steeves for her guidance during the turbulent financial times of the past.

The Top Dogs in the Country as of April 1 2012 according to Ca-nuck dogs are.

#1 Ch Mario n Beechwood’s Midnight Express#2 English Setter Ch Sagebrush Bull Mtns Judee #3 Bernese Ch Avatar’s Try Try Again#4 Malamute Ch Mytuk’s Technical Knockout#4 Gordon Setter Ch Sastya’s Twelfth Night By NCM #5 Pembroke WC Ch Coventry How High The Moon#6 Gordon Setter Ch Sastya’s Twelfth Night By NCM #7 Borzoi Ch Taugo’s Ulric#8 Welsh Ter Ch Darwyn’s I’m Not Arguing That#9 Great Dane Ch Burke’s Pinnocchio of BNV #10 Brussels Griffon Ch Hilltop’s Zoom Zoom

That’s it for know from the True North, visit my photo blog at www.salukitamer.blogspot.com or on twitter at @salukitamer

Obedience winner Emma Jerrott

Colton O’Shea winner of Zone 1

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Kudos to Dog News for helping to ex-pose HSUS’s newest adventure. HSUS has now formed its Own Dog Breeder’s

Group. Check out the following press re-lease from the HSUS (Human Society, United States): • (Feb. 6, 2012) WASHINGTON― The Humane So-ciety of the United States announced the newly formed Breeders Advisory and Resource Council which is composed of responsible dog breeders from across the country. Council members will advise HSUS on dog health and welfare issues, and talk to the general public about what con-stitutes proper breeding practices, promoting the health of the parents and the puppies.)

From an old retired AKC Field Inspector’s point of view, I will be very interested in fol-lowing this new group’s progress. Knowing how politics sometimes works, however, I am concerned with two key phrases listed in the HSUS press release. Those being “advise HSUS” and “talk to the general public” .

I’m hesitant to believe that any encour-aging action could possibly come from this type advisory council, other than the council acting as a camouflage for raising revenue or soliciting campaign funds. Furthermore, I don’t think much will be accomplished by simply talking to the general public, as the dog world can be vicious at times. Especially when it comes to the infamous “breeder grapevine”.

Hence, please allow me the privilege of raising certain questions. Who is on this council? Will the council be comprised of professional dog entities? Who will be the responsible breeders contacted? Will the con-tacted breeders be from the more prestigious registries, such as AKC? Or, will the breed-ers be those suspended from AKC, who have joined the lesser registries?

How will this council talk to the general public? Will the conversation be locally gener-ated? Or, will the conversation be through mass national news media spots, incorpo-rated within the HSUS agenda?

Most importantly, will the council’s main objective be the care of animals, or will the council get caught up in not-for-profit fund raising efforts?

All In The FamilyFor you see, it’s one thing to sit behind a

plush fund-raising desk in the corner office and dictate how the dog world should be run. Then again, it’s another matter to burn shoe leather by rubbing elbows with breeders, commercial dog brokers and pet shops in the course of a field investigation. In my many years of rub-bing shoulders, by sitting across a breeder’s table, I have come to realize that the number one breeder trait has always been a mixture of a positive attitude and unyielding, firm integ-rity.

Since this HSUS press release prompted my curiosity, I decided to go directly to my trusted resource library, Google. There, I found many articles addressing the BARC that seemed to be compiled by some very good PR writers.

However, I failed to find a “mission state-ment” for this new HSUS group, aside from the stated objectives. This was somewhat amusing, however, as the current AKC mission statement has endorsed these same BARC objectives for years.• The American Kennel Club is dedicated to up-holding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure-bred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. (AKC Mission Statement)

I trust that the intentions of this new group are positive. However, without a positive enforcement backing, few laws or advisory directives will ever reach their stated goals. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) merely polices the pet shop sales re-lated functions and this department seems to be over loaded with other priorities. Conversely, local law enforcement agencies, due to budget-ary employment restraints, tend not to give animal cruelty cases a priority.

With respect to the enforcement inference, I am proud to have been a part of the greatest “Inspection Program” in the known dog world, that of AKC. This program has a very compre-hensive “common sense” policy addressing deficiencies in the care and conditions of dogs.

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Steve Dean, Chairman of The Kennel Club, wrote a very lengthily article on the position of The Kennel Club. We have to remember that Crufts is put on by the English Kennel

Club, as our AKC/Eukanuba show is put on by the American Kennel Club. Mr. Dean was fairly recently elected Chairman when Ronnie Irving no longer wanted to continue in this position. This was Steve Dean’s first year of chairing the legendary “Crufts”. Mr. Dean has to be commended for taking on this posi-tion. The Kennel Club has been under pressure from Animal Rights Activists and the media to an extent more than any other country. I am sure Mr. Dean was hoping that Crufts would get favorable cover-age from the media this year with The Kennel Club promoting healthy pedigreed dogs. He has inherited a kennel club that has been seriously undermined from outside forces.

Alison Skipper, one of the Crufts Vets, told her side and the reasons for six dogs not passing a Vet check. While reading her article, I have to confess that I was hurrying through it to get to Andrew Brace’s article.

Normally after skimming through Dog News and seeing any shocking revelations in the gossip col-umn, I read the writings of Andrew. I know I need a time with no distractions since he most always gets my mind to digest some of his thoughts. His article should have been read last since the other three articles would show why Andrew and others have taken the stance that they have.

I have always stated that I would NEVER join Facebook. This was due to hearing about negative, slanderous comments that would be posted at times. When I heard that the Crufts disaster was being ex-plained in detail, I decided to join since I could learn more of the facts. I have not even learned how to put a picture on my profile yet, but facebook has enabled me to learn about the Canine Alliance.

It was heartwarming to see video of the first meeting of the Canine Alliance. With so many es-teemed members it gives hope that this newly formed organization can help steer The Kennel Club in a positive direction. Michael Gadsby has already helped in getting The Kennel Club to rethink their positing in regard to “coat testing”. Watching the

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When the March 23rd issue of Dog News arrived I knew the Gossip Column would be much less interesting than the writings about Crufts. Matt suggested in terms of strict reporting that Ronnie Irving’s’ article should be read first, since it was balanced and explained the factors leading up to the events. Being a big fan of Mr. Irving’s articles I agreed that his views should be read first. Mr. Irving, in his usual manner, explained very well what led up to the Vet checks. All lovers of the sport should read Ronnie’s article so they will know the Kennel Clubs thinking. Certainly many people will not support their thinking, but will at least realize the direction The Kennel Club has taken on. Mr. Irving has to be credited with explaining the events in a well balanced manner.

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The International Junior Handling competition at Crufts is, for me, among the highlights of this fantastic show. Teenagers from around the world get together, under the watchful eye of Mrs. Liz Cartledge, to present their prowess in the ring. The spirit of camaraderie is kindled between the participants, who don’t really know who will go away with the trophy. For most, it is an experience they will cherish for the rest of their lives.

International Junior Handling Competition, Crufts 2012

This year, unlike previous years, the competition did not have a specific sponsor, placing the financial onus on the Kennel Club and the

children’s parents. However, that did not deter participants from 39 countries from gathering at the National Exhibition Center in Birmingham. This year’s entry included representatives from the United States, Canada, most European countries, New Zealand and Australia, and even Japan, Kenya, and the Philippines.

Most of the representatives underwent several competitions carried out throughout the preceding year and culminating in a national final. However, some of the junior handlers were simply appointed by an official from the kennel club they represented – this is not to say they had nothing to offer.

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Reprinted with permission from The Kennel Gazette

We asked a number of Championship Show judges to select their three greatest Welsh Springer Spaniels of all time. The dogs could be from the past or the present and from anywhere in the world. We have asked our judges to avoid choosing dogs with which they have been closely associated. However, they can make reference to them if they are significant.

Judges’ Choice

Welsh Springer Spaniel

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MIXED EMOTIONS...

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

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Cover of the AKC Annual Report.


This AND MORE will be a potpourri of thoughts --first of all I must say in one sense I was very disappointed about the lack of responses to this

week’s Question of the Week and in another extremely hopeful due to one particular re-sponse that being the one from the new Board Chairman Alan Kalter. Positively I thought it a great sign that Alan took the time to answer this question at all! I took this as an indication of his willingness to communicate with the Fancy and the dog press which is a giant plus for us all. When I sent him the ques-tion which had to deal with the recent HSUS letter to all Parent Club Presidents I wrote him as Chairman of AKC and not as a Par-ent Club President. He gently reminded me (maybe not so gently) that he was a Parent Club President (Bullmastiff Club of America) as well which candidly I had totally forgotten. This opened an entire new vista for me about how thinking at AKC may redirect itself. Don’t forget for the last ten years the Chairman had been particularly “judge” oriented whilst Alan Kalter is not even a judge and maybe more breeder/exhibitor oriented than his pre-

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TITUSSETTER RIDGE CHEVALIER DE NOEL

First Two Shows at One Year OldTwo Sweepstakes Wins

With Sincere Thanks to JudgesMrs. Barbara G. Pepper

AndDr. Paul B. Averill

OwnerAnastasie Christiansen-Croy

BreedersMelissa Newman • Jacqueline K. Noel • Hilary Oakes

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New York, N.Y. – As of May 16, 2012, the new Schedule of Championship points for Confor-mation events will go into effect with a new realignment of divisions. The number of divi-

sions will also increase for 2012 from 13 to 15 to enhance the ability of exhibitors to have “majors” in their own divisions. The schedule, released annually, sets the num-ber of points needed by each of the 174 AKC-recognized breeds by geographic division.

“Prior to computing this year’s conformation cham-pionship points, we listened to customer input and feedback and took positive action that will create more

AKC: NEW 2012 SCHEDULE OF CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS RELEASED

equitable distribution of entries,” said AKC Director of Event Operations Bobby Birdsong. “The Board and staff make these changes for breeders and exhibitors to find majors closer to home. AKC is dedicated to working with fanciers to enhance their dog showing experience and will continue to constantly monitor the point schedules and make further improvements.”

This year’s change, coupled with additional enhancements made last year, was the result of ongoing communication with exhibitors. Last year saw AKC reduce the point computations from a calculation using a 3-year average to a single-year calcu-lation. In addition, all independent and designated specialties held by Parent Clubs as well as the local shows held three days prior to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship were re-moved from the calculation database for a fairer distribution of majors.

POINT SChEDuLE, CALCuLATIONS fOr ThE NEw YEArhow does the AKC determine the dog and bitch counts neces-sary for attaining certain sets of points for the different divisions each year?

Divisions are normally a grouping of adjacent states that share the same schedule of points. however, hI, AK, and Pr (because of their geographic isolation) are of a single state or territory.

The calculations only take into account the number of dogs that actually competed (not those that were entered, but marked absent) during the previous year.

In each division, except AK, hI, and Pr, the schedule is set according to the following formula, considering the dogs in regular class competition for the previous year.

One point-95% of the shows where there was competition carry one or more points for dogs and bitches.

Two Points-set at half the difference between the one and three point breaks.

Three Points-As close as possible to 18%, but should not exceed 20%, of the shows in a division are to carry major points (3, 4, or 5) for both dogs and bitches. Majors created by Best of winners, Best of Breed and Best of Opposite are not counted in this calculation and are in effect bonus majors over and above the 18%.

four Points-Set at 2/3 of the difference between the three and five point breaks.

five points-As close as possible to 2% of the shows are to carry 5 points for both dogs and bitches.

Independent Parent Club specialties or Designated Parent Club specialties held in conjunction with an All Breed are not counted. Independent Local Specialties and Designated Local Specialties with All Breed shows are included in the computa-tions. Additionally, events held in conjunction with the AKC Eukanuba National Championship Show (+ 3 days) are not included.

Because there are so few shows in Alaska, hawaii, and Puerto rico, we calculate the schedule of points per the above formula, and then adjust to assure a fair and equitable distribu-tion of points that result in similar distribution as the divisions within continental united States.

realignment of Divisions Creates More Equitable Distribution of Majors

Point Schedule2012 Point Schedule Effective: May 16, 2012

All Divisionsdivision 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New hampshire, rhode Island, Vermontdivision 2: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvaniadivision 3: District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, west Virginiadivision 4: florida, Georgia, South Carolinadivision 5: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohiodivision 6: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraskadivision 7: Colorado, Oklahoma, Texasdivision 8: Oregon, washingtondivision 9: Arizona, Californiadivision 10: Alaskadivision 11: hawaiidivision 12: Puerto ricodivision 13: Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, utah, wyomingdivision 14: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippidivision 15: Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, wisconsin

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for Racing & Coursing dogs, in other words dogs who do the jobs the breed was designed to do. They look totally different from their show bred cousins (and they don’t even have to qualify) and this to me makes the whole picture look ridiculous and in a way under-mines the idea and the importance of breeding dogs.

I admire those of us who with enthusiasm dedi-cate time to prove that show dogs can work. On the other hand not all working dogs are worth showing. Anyone who has tried to combine the two varieties have generally failed !

I happen to like most of the American versions of many breeds, but some of them seem to have lost all relevance to their origin. This to me is wrong, as you will always need a frame to work within- otherwise we may just as well create one breed altogether.

Due to my background in terriers and spaniels I am probably more focused, when judging, that they should be able to carry out their designated work. And I will never change my attitude in this respect. For instance , did you know that during an earth test in Europe a WFT, Wesh- or Lakeland Terrier have to go through the eye of the needle, measuring ca 5x7 inches ! Until just a few years ago they had to pass this test to get their International (FCI) title.

Take that into consideration next time you judge these breeds-the importance of front assembly and any other part of the dog that is essential for it’s ability to do his job efficiently.

If you wonder what I am babbling about : I know most of us want handsome dogs that can win, but to make sure each breed keeps its “identity” we have to bear in mind what the breed was designed for- and why.

You might say it doesn’t matter for a cockers working ability whether it’s head is balanced with a soft expression or a WFT has a long lean head with an

expression full of fire and intelligence , but I am sure it was included in the standard because of relevance to the working side.

I am totally convinced that tail carriage in span-iel breeds is not only reflecting a wrong tailset, but also the dogs temperament. Why some judges in this country seem to totally ignore parts of the standards, like in spaniel breeds tail carriage and presentation, is to me a mystery !

Dogs with faults that make them virtually unshow-able (or at least without hope for success) in Europe win groups and Best in Shows over here !

Makes you wonder-or at least I hope it does……?

An argument I hear from time to time is that some terrier breeds have already developed in a way that make them clearly unsuitable for their original pur-pose. It seems to be generally accepted, then why treat other breeds differently ?

Well, I get the point, but I think we should try to save what can be saved…

Still, I hope that MOST of the “creators” of the dif-ferent breeds look down at their breeds status today with a smile .But I am sure a number of them will also be crying!

Hopefully we have been doing a great job and not deviated too much from the original concept ? Or maybe we have ?

Just as I am about to end this epistle, Dog News turns up with Ronnie Irvings views on the different standards in different parts of the globe. He seems to concentrate on the judging aspect of the problem.

Now that the world has opened up, quarantine nearly abolished, it gives opportunities for intercon-tinental cooperation among breeders. I think most breeds could do with a larger and more diversified gene-pool which is only one of the reasons I hope the differences are not so spectacular that exchange of bloodlines is just impossible.

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got a fantastic nature ... I would say that they are sensitive, terribly affectionate, loyal and wonderfully elegant in appearance,” her quote read. “They are good with children. They can be a bit willful ... but I love that.

According to the article, the culprit – and there always has to be a culprit – is “celebrity culture.” Because of Paris Hilton wanna-bes slinging Chihuahuas in their Tory Burch handbags, more than two dozen “native vulnerable breeds” of Great Britain and Ireland struggle to survive in their native land, including Otterhounds (a mere 38 Kennel Club registrations in 2011), Skye Terriers (44), Field Spaniels (46), Sussex Spaniels (52), Curly Coated Retrievers (62); Sealyham Terriers (63), Glen of Imaal Terriers (67); Smooth Collies (75); black English Toy Terriers (95), Dandie Dinmont Terriers (98) and Lancashire Heelers (98).

Positioning our dogs as heritage breeds doesn’t just make good marketing sense; it’s common sense. At the hugely popular AKC Meet the Breeds events, what compels Cairn Terrier fanciers to dress up like the cast of the Wizard of Oz, or Saluki aficionados like berobed Bedouins, or Mastiff lovers like knights and ladies? It’s a deeply emotional and historical connection to their breeds that falls short of words. Whenever I have the pleasure of watching kilted Deerhound owner-handlers in the ring, aside from a frisson of surprise at seeing exactly how sexy tartan can be, I’m always struck by how they evoke the austere majesty of the Highlands in their dress, their demeanor and – not least of all – their dogs.

We don’t articulate it often, but isn’t that really why we are drawn to our respective breeds? Outside the fancy the idea persists that we love our dogs because they are status symbols, no different than a luxury car or fine piece of jewelry, except for that business about having a heartbeat. Implicit in the word “purebred” for many is a sense of elitism: “My dogs is better than yours because he comes from a better family” – not a popular sentiment in our culture, where the American dream centers on hopscotching between social classes. But the truth is that for many of us, our dogs are much more than that – a powerful link between what came before us and what we leave behind.

Several years ago, Raymond Triquet – the French schoolteacher who is considered the father of the Dogue de Bordeaux – told me the story of how he resuscitated the dying breed. There were only two breeders left in France – both of whom, of course, loathed each other. Prof.

Triquet acquired a bitch puppy from one, and bred her to the elderly stud dog of the other. He then traveled around Europe with their son Mowgli, reintroducing the French Mastiff to the continental show world.

At one show, he was greeted by an old man who was visibly moved at the sight of the handsome red dog. As they talked, Prof. Triquet learned that the man had been a “whipper-in” in a French forest, and had been in charge of a pack of Dogues who hunted deer and boar in its leafy precincts. Both the forest and the dogs were owned by an Englishman, and when it became clear in 1940 that the Germans would soon be occupying, the owner ordered all his horses and dogs shot.

The last memory the old man had of his beloved Dogues de Bordeaux were their lifeless bodies. And with Prof. Triquet’s dog they had come back to him, again animated and joyful and straining at their leashes for a breakneck run through the stillness of the woods, a flood of bittersweet nostalgia. He thought he would never see the Dogue de Bordeaux again.

No matter what breed he or she hails from, I have yet to meet a real dog person who has heard that story and hasn’t smiled or sighed or perhaps even teared up a little. It shows up how our dogs aren’t just breeding stock. They are our Versailles,

our London Towers, our Mount Vernons. Following the dictates of the standards, we tend to them as obsessively as any curator, trying to preserve the past as best we can, while inevitably yielding to the demands of modernity.

(Interestingly, Prof. Triquet, who as “Monsieur Standard” is responsible for the exacting document that defines the Dogue de Bordeaux here and abroad, is a textbook example of how a breed prone to excess can be kept in check by one single voice of authority. He is also a rare example in the dog world of a prophet still honored in his own land – and most everywhere else.)

In this way, like “This Old House” buffs who restore and treasure landmarks, we aren’t just dog breeders. We are preservationists. Just as Prof. Triquet’s story of the survival of the Dogue de Bordeaux is about the triumph of light over dark, of passion over apathy, so too is that the story of the purebred – or heritage – dog.

Whenever a non-doggie friend complains about

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GCH. Tinkilees Drama QueenBest of VarietyWestminster Kennel Club

Thank you Judge Mrs. Doris Cozart

Proving that diminutiveness is still preferred…

Owned By:Marion Usher

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on vigor or productivity. Bill Niman, a sustainable rancher from Bolinas, Calif., told the Journal he purchased youngsters from Reese to start his West Coast flock because “having blood lines that produce healthy animals is why we got into this.”

In Africa, the crossing of Ankoles and Holsteins – cattle’s version of the Doodle phenomenon – is having devastating effects on genetic diversity, with the extinction of the native breed expected in the next 50 years, maybe sooner. “After one cross with a Holstein, the brown Ankole cow will produce a black calf with darkened horns,” the article explains. “After two, the horns will shrink and a dappled coat will appear. The third generation will basically look like American dairy cattle.”

The irony, of course, is that heritage breeds are at best ignored (like the Ankoles) or at worst vilified for being inbred (like many dog breeds) until their numbers dwindle to such levels that they begin to flirt with extinction. Only then, like the BBC’s concerned article about beleaguered English Setters and Otterhounds, those outside the breeding circle begin to appreciate how much would be lost in genetic diversity as well as cultural richness.

Much has been made of Alan Kalter’s recent ascendance to the American Kennel Club boardroom as its chair, and for good reason. An advertising executive, he is a man who understands marketing. The catch

phrase his ad agency crafted (pro bono) for the AKC – “We’re more than champion dogs. We’re the dog’s champion” – acknowledges the ribbon-fetish stereotype, and then does a neat verbal pirouette, giving entre to AKC’s efforts in everything from canine health to pro-dog legislation to disaster relief.

Pity it hasn’t gotten more traction – or exposure: A Google search of the phrase gives a web site for a pet-food company and a New Jersey dog-training outfit as the top results.

Conversely, when I Googled a comparable slogan from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – “Breeders kill shelter dogs’ chances” – all the top results were relevant. I stopped scrolling at the second page.

We are the stewards of heritage dogs, and the sooner we recast our image in that light, the better for all of us – individual breeders, dogs and the sport at large. “Heritage,” after all, is derived from the Latin words heres, meaning “heir.” It is up to us not just to accept the inheritance, but to safeguard it by planning and – in this new Twittering, Facebooking, Googling age – marketing accordingly.

how dog shows are beauty contests – and for some they are – I trot out my flat-tire analogy. Breeding dogs, I tell them, is sort of like driving a car that’s getting a flat tire: The wonderful elasticity of the canine genome, which gives us so many diverse and beautiful breeds, also makes it difficult to steer. It is always tugging the breeder to one side of the road. Unless we grip that wheel hard, and overcorrect to stay on course, we soon wind up breeding dogs that do not look or act like the breed they are supposed to be. And for all that is made of the “purity” of dog breeds, a dog that lacks type, no matter how watertight his pedigree, is useless. (And the converse, of course is true: Enterprising – some would say unethical – breeders in the past have used off-the-books crosses to bring in desired traits, whether you are talking terriers or mastiffs or … .)

Modern times make this roadside focus even harder for heritage breeders of any species. In January 2008, the New York Times Magazine ran a piece about the Ankole cows of East Africa. These majestic longhorns with their lyre-shaped headpieces are being stamped out by that Ben and Jerry icon, the Holstein. Though not as hardy, the black-and-white Holstein gives more milk – 20 to 30 percent more than the indigenous Ankole – and turns a bigger profit. It is a Third World version of the Paris Hilton phenomenon posited by the BBC – except in the case of the Ankole, it is threatened by economics, not status seeking.

In heritage breeds, we find another familiar theme that transcends species: the importance of bloodlines and related families of animals. In modern times, it has been fashionable to compare purebred dog breeding to eugenics – the manipulation of the genetics of human populations to improve them, popularized, of course, by the Nazis. The gravest problem we have in general in dogs today is the threat of anthropomorphism – the idea that dogs act, think and feel as we humans do – and this falls squarely in that territory. Humans control and manipulate the genetics of dogs just as we do those of chickens and carrier pigeons. Dogs are animals, and our domesticated species have undergone purposeful breeding since the dawn of civilization.

The Wall Street Journal turkey article talked about breeders like Frank Reese Jr., a fourth-generation poultry breeder in Lindsborg, Kan., whose Standard Bronze turkey flock can be traced back to 1890. Many lines of heritage turkeys are deeply inbred, with little effect


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• A daughter should be better than her dam• do not breed an inferior bitch• do not breed to an inferior dog• don’t breed to a dog solely because it is a winner• don’t pick based on pedigree alone• don’t pick on the basis of looks alone• don’t blame the stud dog you picked for your lit-ter (blame the person who picked him!)• don’t breed a bitch that is not in superior condi-tion• hedge all your bets • do all the testing for your breed • don’t inbreed after an outcross• and there were many other practical axioms.

Kathi emphasized that breeders need to have a plan. She also discussed behavior, fertility, threshold traits, and the importance of focussing on the first and second generations in a pedigree and maybe the third. A deck of cards was used to demonstrate the randomness of genetic material transferred to the next generation. Also interesting was the sci-ence behind trying to get more female puppies in a litter than males. Kathi also reminded the audience there are a lot of great older dogs out there that should not be forgotten and can still produce litters. Certainly we have been able to see more of these with the AKC grand champion program bringing some of the good older dogs out to compete. Every-one got a lot of ideas to think about that they could use before picking the next pair to breed.

After a wonderful morning discussing practical genetics and dog breeding, attendees were treated to a bountiful lunch prepared by Ladies Dog Club member Kerry Fogler and her helpers.

After lunch an a panel of some of the nation’s top breeders answered questions from moderator Charlotte McGowan on how they go about breed-ing beautiful, healthy dogs. Panelists were: Wendell Sammett, Ale Kai, legendary Poodle breeder and AKC Breeder of The Year in 2002; Joe Vergnetti, Dassin, another amazing poodle breed and AKC Non Sporting Breeder of the year 2003; Debbie Butt, Sporting Fields, AKC breeder of the year 2010, breeder of top whippets and border collies; Alice Lawrence, The Fuzzy Farm, Komondorok, Pulik, and Havanese, AKC Herding Breeder of the Year 2011; and Anne Bowes, Heronsway Pembroke Welsh Cor-gis, AKC Herding Breeder of the Year 2007.

Questions ranged from the challenges breed-ers face with their individual breeds, comments on mentors, breeding formulas, intuition, unexpected traits that occur in a litter and other breeding issues. Some answers were surprising but we all learned from the discussion that there are different ap-proaches to breeding dogs that can all be successful when done with vision and care. Each panelist gave their best advice to breeders who might be start-ing out. Panelists urged breeders to get involved with All Breed clubs and listen to other breeders. The discussion between panelists ended with a few questions from the floor and touched on the role of judges in the process.

At the end of the day, we all had gained a lot of inspiration to go home and work on our own plans to breed the very best dogs we can.


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And, animal cruelty complaints are always given top priority, including a surprise visit from a “Field Inspector”.

When an AKC Inspector discovers dogs in a clearly compromised condition, an administra-tive hold is placed on an individual’s AKC regis-tration privileges. The individual is then given 45 days to correct deficiencies and request an additional inspection.

To compliment the AKC inspection program, the local animal control officers, or the local law enforcement officers where no animal control exists, are notified to take proper criminal action, including seizing the dogs. Moreover, based on the AKC’s proven track record, the various law en-forcement agencies always seem to give the AKC inspection findings a top priority.

So, how will the council interrupt the term “proper breeding practices”? Based on my experi-ence, laws should never be enacted, nor should advisory tips be given, based solely on the kennel dog compliment or it’s breeding record. I have seen many of what I label to be “lean-too” back-yard kennels, that have literally wore out a very few dogs ( sometimes 10 or less) by breeding the females twice a year until they either died or could no longer produce. Conversely, I’ve seen well organized commercial kennels, housing large numbers of dogs in which had a number of full time professional kennel helpers. And the breed-ing of these dogs were carefully controlled.

I realize, of course, the buzz phrase “puppy mill” is prevalent in today’s dog world. And, as is the case in many kennels, this phrase is rightly deserved. Again, as stated before, this horrible dog injustice must be enforced in the field. Let me just say here, the problem is not with the responsible breeders. The main problem is with the irrespon-sible breeders, who are not controlled.

With respect to the surmised idea of promot-ing shelter dogs over purebred dogs, I’d much rather consider the sanitary controlled intention-al breeding of a confirmed purebred dog over the uncontrolled back woods breeding of a mix-bred mutt. And, are shelter dogs immune to genetic health issues? I think not.

Subsequently, what can be concluded from this move by the HSUS. Only time will tell. I do, however, feel a need for improvement on all “dog fronts”. I feel that the purebred dog societies, such as the time proven registries, the national breed clubs, the local kennel clubs, the legitimate rescue organizations, etc, should move to the forefront and take a leading role by:• Becoming active in the community’s govern-

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mental affairs. The governing bodies are going to get advice from someone, before enacting dog legislation. Let it be you.• Pushing local news media PR education campaigns. I dare say that very few local and state news media personnel actually label themselves a dog fancier. So, it’s up to us dog lovers to do the educating. • Advocating that “breed specific” legislation is wrong. Dogs are only as good as their training and it’s unfair to discrimi-nate between breeds. • Educating against legislation based solely on the number of dogs housed in a kennel. Consideration should be only given to the dog care. • Promoting the exposure of buying dogs over the internet scams or through the local pet shops. If other dog activist groups can advertise the horrors of the imprisoned unwant-ed shelter dogs, why can’t we real dog fanciers make known the horrible internet dog purchasing stories?• Policing your own industry. Devious breeders and ani-mal cruelty situations should be reported promptly to the proper authorities. • Guarding against bad “breeder grapevine” gossip. The untruths of a breeder, suspended from a prestigious registry, can go a long way and do much damage to the dog indus-try.• Putting on a media blitz and locally advertising the dog shows. The pet community is exposed to the TV Dog Chan-nel and the dog shows playing on the sports networks. On the other hand, the first hand experience and local one-to-one conversation does wonders for the sport of purebred dogs. • Making yourselves known to the local vets, by volunteer-ing services wherever needed and volunteering rescue services.• Exposing the dog activist groups for what they are, politi-cally minded entities, raising funds to extend their private agenda.

So, there’s nothing new under the dog world sun. This HSUS “Breeders Resource Advisory Council” objectives are, and have been, time tested within the other dog entities, such as the AKC registry. However, let’s hope that all dog fanciers will continue to strive for better “dog health and welfare”.

Author’s Note: With this new council, we have two main points of concern. The council is to advise HSUS on “health and welfare” issues. And, talk to the general public regarding “proper breeding practices”. In these brief article comments, I have attempted to give some of my thoughts on these matters, based on my years of field experience.

The purpose of this new BARC may be well intended. However, after all “due-diligence” is done, and as the council advises the HSUS of their findings, who will be responsible for the enforcement of what laws?


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Beatrix, and the capital city is Amsterdam. In the 15th and the first half of the 16th century all persons from Germanic lands were called Flemings, Doch, or sometimes Germani. In the second half of the 16th century, all Germanic speakers or inhabitants of the Holy Roman Empire were called Dutch or Douch.

In 1579 the Dutch United Provinces declared independence from Spain, and became the leading power, obtaining settlements and colonies around the world. In 1815 after 20 years of French occupation, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed. Netherland – in 1830 after Belgium won the war for its independence – declared themselves in separate kingdoms. Netherland remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II.

Today a modern, industrialized nation, Netherlands is also a large exporter of agricultural products. The country is one of the six founding members of the EU, and in 1999 participated in the introduction of the Euro. At October 2010, the former

Netherlands Antilles was dissolved and three smaller islands - Bonaire, Saint Eustatius, and Saba - became special municipalities in Netherland’s administrative structure. The larger islands of Saint Maarten and Curacao joined the Netherlands and Aruba as constituent countries forming the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Originally there were 17 counties united as the Low Countries, (in French Les Pays Bas) later divided into two groups; Belgium and Netherlands. Holland (as also called) presently houses two major Dutch provinces; North and South Holland with different

identities. The country most important cities are Amsterdam the capital, Rotterdam, and Hague (home of the International Court of Justice is in Hague’s Palace of Peace).

Consistent drainage is necessary to save Holland from flooding, and for this purpose windmills were used in the previous centuries. Over the years the windmills use has changed – in certain places still necessary for drainage, nowadays are considered tourist attractions.

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country, and has the highest museum density in the world. Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum holds one of the largest collections of Rembrandt’s paintings, and the Van Gogh Museum houses the world’s largest collection of the artist’s works.

Holland is the third largest exporter of agricultural products after U.S. and France. The tourist has 300 castles to visit, and having chance also must go to Giethoorn, the town with no roads. In this quiet little village there is not a single road to find anywhere. The local is connected by waterways and paths and a few biking trails. It is recommended to rent an electric and noiseless “Whisper Boat” to explore this unique and marvelous town, and meet its friendly people.

Among the many marvels Holland has an interesting type of a shepherd dog - the Schapendoes aka Dutch Shepherd, or the ‘Hollander’ as he is affectionately called in the country. The breed’s turbulent and interesting history required the dedication and patience of serious breeders who obtained a breed so unique that other Belgian or Dutch Shepherd dogs even being a part of its construction can’t be confused with them anymore.

The breed was originally developed in Drenthe province at Northeastern Netherlands. The local is drained by many shallow streams and short canals. Some of the lowland regions are planted in market gardens and orchards but and dairying, cattle and pig rising has the greatest dedication from the residents. Seen mostly at Drenthe’s fields the breed became popular at the beginning of the 19th. Century. Presently the Nederlandse Schapendoes can be found where the shepherds need them, and the

dogs are valued for the tireless pleasure they take in work, and for its intelligence.

In the beginning the shepherds needed a dog that could be able not only to keep the flock safe, but also to herd, drive, and guard it. The shepherds were looking for a dog capable to drive the sheep slowly forward and keep them out of the yards and fields used for agriculture, and when not on habitual duty the dogs could pull small loads. As pasture for sheep is situated in distant areas of the country, is necessary for the Schapendoes

to be equipped with great endurance, mobility, speed, and due the surface of the pastures they must have facility for jumping, and also to act without command.

In 1898 the NHC Nederlandse Herdershonden Club (Dutch Shepherd Dog Club) was formed. The first breeders decided that there was no need for fancy looking dogs because the main finality

required was workability, so this wasn’t a breed created to fit anyone’s ideal of beauty. In the late 19th century, the use for working dogs was disappearing, and few people could afford to keep a dog just for the fun of it so the focus about the dog’s conformation began with the breeders taking their dogs at agriculture shows.

At this point just like in Belgium, a certain number of shepherd dogs appeared that may have looked similar in type, but not in color. Between 1892 and 1899 two breeds the Belgian Shepherd’s Professor Reul, and German Shepherd’s Max von Stephanitz were fortunate to have those great lovers, researchers, and leaders studying and making serious


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inventory of their elected breeds before coming up with a well established standard. Due these men’s serious work later the standards did not needed any radical alterations.

In the begining Scapendoes’ standard accepted six coat varieties; the rough, standing long, laying long, bristle haired, shorthaired and medium longhaired. Those days (around 1907) because they were so similar it was possible to enter a dog in a show either as Belgian or as Dutch Shepherd. Finally the two breeds were separated, and the kennel club only entered a specimen under one of the names. The hard work distinguishing the Dutch Shepherd from its German and Belgian counterparts began in 1914 causing many further changes in the standard. It began with the coat color restriction (all colors but not too colorful, white permitted only on the chest and toes, and the coat varieties narrowed down to short, long, and rough hair). Regarding sizes the bitches had to be a minimum of 19 3/4’ (50cm) high, dogs 21 3/4’ (55 cm). The minimum sizes for the short and rough haired varieties were raised by about two inches, with a little less for the longhaired variety.

In 1960 the Schapendoe’s colors were restricted back to the way things were in 1914, but due to growing interest in training for police work,

some breeders wanted to obtain a bigger dog therefore bigger boned dogs were bred into the Dutch Shepherds. There are records of some GSD crosses into the shorthaired version that occurred between 1910 and 1916. At the time German Shepherd was also a very young breed, and it is safe to say that the differences between the German, Belgian, and Dutch Shepherds were way smaller than presently they are. Though we are talking about a very limited amount of GS dogs in the Dutch Shepherd population, it took quite some time to get rid of the subsequent undesirable traits. Sure, there were changes over the years on the Shepherd dogs but not as dangerous or radical as were made on the ‘Hollanders’.

The Dutch felt that they had to distinguish their dogs from the similar Belgian Shepherds, and began the alteration limiting the color varieties to brindle without any white. For years the litters of the short and rough haired variety - in particular - diminished, not because of fertility, but because a lot of pups were put down for “wrong” colors or because “wrong” ones were never registered. The low average of the litters suggests that maybe as much as half of almost every litter was CoNtiNueD oN page 98

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culled. After WW II there was definitely a need for some fresh blood, and dogs of unknown background, along with some Belgian Malinois, were included for the shorthaired version, and some Tervurens for the longhair. Nowadays there are about 3/4000 FCI registered short, long and rough haired Dutch Shepherds in Holland, and a couple of hundreds around the world.

This is a typically intelligent, stubborn, handler oriented dog. Yet, the breed almost vanished as the century progressed. Hence between 1940/45 the Dutch breeder P.M.C. Toepoel began reviving Schapendoes. He knew how to rouse interest in the breed showing that dogs were outstanding not only for its original work, but also as very smart, and intelligent service dogs. Unfortunately very little is known about this gentleman but he was one of the most important individual who went after the few surviving Schapendoes wherever they could be found, and with his work helped to save the breed from extinction. The Nederlandse Schapendoes club was established in the 1947, and in 1952 the breed was provisionally recognized by the Raad van Beheer. In 1954 the final standard was set up and under the FCI the Stud Book started.

Schapendoes are medium sized and lightly built, the thick coat gives them the appearance of being bigger

than they actually are. The male height is around 17 to 20 inches long, and females measures 16 to 18 inches. Schapendoes are agile dogs, although their ideal environment is the wide expanses of open land, they can also adjust to urban life. Their intelligence and joviality makes them the ideal companion for families with children.

The fanciers declare that still; The Schapendoes is a true herding dog in character, body and soul.

The breed is at the AKC Foundation Stock Service, and our readers also can contact the Schapendoes USA Club, 236 Chandler Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126; [email protected] or the Schapendoes Club of America, Geri Cooperman, Secretary, 15001 Redgate Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20905; [email protected] or view the FCI, or the UKC Breed Standard for Schapendoes.

Important Note – Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). The PRA occurring in Schapendoes is night blindness (gPRA). Night blindness begins at age of 2-5 and eventually the animal becomes entirely blind by the age of 5-10 years. This is a hereditary condition and is caused when both parents are carriers of the recessive gene. However, a genetic test is available to determine whether either parent is a carrier. Dog who test aa and are bred to aa will never result in PRA.

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blood sugar and rewards his dog if it Alerted correctly. The reward each dog receives depends upon what motivates it. while Armstrong was driven by toys, most labs are food motivated.

scent discrimination is taught using sweat samples from actual diabetics, i.e., here’s a normal diabetic scent, here’s a low blood sugar scent and here’s high blood sugar scent. once scent discrimination training is complete, a client and a dog are matched.

After the client takes the dog home, the dog focuses exclusively on him and his blood sugar level for at least three months. During this period, no one else can play with the dog, feed it, etc. The process, called umbilical cording, develops a strong bond between the dog and cli-ent and causes the dog to understand it’s only supposed to Alert to the client’s blood sugar level.

DoG AnD cLIEnT MATcHInG current clients are matched with dogs in training in

terms of their energy level and personality. “I travel constantly so I needed an active, outgoing

dog that always wants to be doing things.” Ruefenacht says. “Another diabetic, who travels infrequently, needs a dog with a lower energy level.”

During a three-month client training program, clients learn how their dog Alerts, how to care for it, etc. At the training program’s conclusion, clients check in daily with D4D initially; then, weekly; and, finally, monthly. Dogs are recertified annually to ensure they continue to Alert to hypoglycemia and meet the requirements of the Ameri-can’s with Disabilities Act. client health is monitored with periodic updates from physicians.

D4D is based in the san Francisco Bay area and only places dogs with clients living within a three or four hour drive. Ruefenacht is beginning to work with other accred-ited assistance dog organizations across the country and around the world to develop partnerships and training programs enabling them to offer Medical Alert Dogs as well.

LIFE oR DEATHTo be eligible for the program, a person must be dia-

betic for one year, physically active and 12-years-of-age. “we’re looking for clients actively trying to manage

their disease but, nonetheless, still having low blood sugar episodes. For example, some diabetics no longer experi-ence the early symptoms of hypoglycemia: sweating, hun-ger, the shakes and drowsiness. without symptom recogni-tion, they fail to act and could lapse into a coma and die. The dogs Alert them before they become incapacitated.”

Because low blood sugar can be a life or death matter, D4D does double blind studies with the dogs it trains to assure accurate Alerting behavior. It also follows a rigorous protocol, when training dogs to discriminate the low blood sugar scent.

within the field of assistance dogs, Medical Alert Dogs detecting blood sugar drops are the most in demand. As a result, a multitude of organizations have arisen which provide Medical Alert Dogs or offer to train pets to Alert to low blood sugar. while some other organizations train pets, D4D does not.

“The early socialization that’s part of the puppy rais-ing programs conducted by organizations like GDB and ccI is critical. The dogs go on trains and buses and inside grocery stores and restaurants. pets don’t have the same

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socialization experience. It’s not surprising the majority of prob-lems reported with them arise because of it. For example, pets are likely to forage for food on the floor when taken in a restaurant.” Ruefenacht says.

Those seeking to acquire a Medical Alert Dog should learn which organizations are accredited by Assistance Dog Internation-al to train diabetes/Medical Alert Dogs. The D4D website (http://www.Dogs4Diabetics.com/) also provides standards of perfor-mance for them as well as consumer awareness information.

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“Before i got Celeste, my Medical alert dog, i had less freedom to do things by my-self.” says fourteen-

year-old dylan Calamoneri. “My parents and i were afraid my blood sugar might drop very low suddenly. My worst fear was that would cause me to faint and my parents wouldn’t be there to help me.”

dylan was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 6-years-old. He spent five days in Children’s Hospital Oakland upon diagnosis when he was in the first grade.

“Being the parent of a diabetic was very challenging for us and especially at night.” says dylan’s mother, andrea. “Because dylan participates in athletic activities during the day, his blood sugar often drops unpre-dictably low in the middle of the night as his body tries to restore itself after vigorous activity. Before he got Celeste, we had to check his blood sugar in the middle of the night for eight years!

“since Celeste arrived, we worry less and sleep more. Bless her heart--that dog comes in at 3 am--or whenever he’s low or dropping--and wakes us up. she jumps up on the bed with her front paws right by my face. if i don’t respond quickly enough, she goes to my husband’s side of the bed and wakes him! at first, it was difficult to believe but, time after time, she’s proven her accuracy and skill. she truly is dylan’s Guardian angel.”

as dylan neared adoles-cence, he wanted to be more independent. Celeste enables him do things by himself.

“she warns me if my blood sugar drops when i’m wrestling or playing baseball.” so, i worry less.” He says. “Be-cause she alerts to my lows, she helps me keep my blood sugar more even during school. That’s important because low blood sugar makes it more difficult to concentrate. Grades are important to me because i hope to go to a four-year university like stanford.”

“We decided to get a Medical alert dog because we knew dylan would be driving soon and, eventual-ly, going away to college. We wanted him to feel safe behind the wheel and have peace of mind during nights in a dorm.” andrea says.

This photo shows the deep bond between Dylan and his “Guardian Angel” otherwise known as Celeste, his Medical Alert Dog. Photo by Andrea Calamoneri.

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it was perfectly okay to work off my right side rather than my left as she did in obedience. She’s my first agility dog so it has been a learning experience for both of us. Really, with a Manchester, it is all about making it a game and having fun. I always end a training session on a good note by allowing her to do something she is really good at.”

“Manchester Terriers are very versatile,” said Morag Sampson who with husband Jonathan owns GCh Shal_Mar’s Mancunian Hot Rock CDX RE HOF (“Tripp”) and Ch Salutaire Windsor Who Am I UD RE HOF (“Gypsy.”) “They do well in all performance events because they are ob-servant and willing. Ours, at least, have had a high food drive. They are happy to work for kibble or steak, just so it’s food. Most have a strong prey drive which can be turned into strong play drive. Their athletic shape lends itself to speedy maneuvering and jumping in the agil-ity ring. Their keen sense of smell makes tracking and nose work fun and they’re small enough for earthdog work. They are even suited for coursing. Their greatest attribute is that they learn in three seconds flat if it is to their advantage. But, unlike many of the working and herding breeds, Manchesters like to work for ‘pay’ and sometimes they go on ‘strike’ if the ‘pay’ is not forth-coming. When they learn they will never be rewarded in the ring, they can be difficult. I understand this is a terrier trait. So, you have to keep them on a good ‘pay scale’ and convince them that the reward is coming any minute.”

This does not mean that problems can’t surface in training for many different activities. “Surprisingly earthdog work was a challenge for my dogs,” said Viles. “I think that was because I didn’t start them when

“Tripp” (GCh Shal_Mar’s Mancunian Hot Rock CDX RE HOF), one of Morag and Jona-than Sampson’s Manchester Terriers returns with his dumbbell in an obedience class.

they were young and by the time we started, they had been conditioned to know that I didn’t encourage a lot of barking and the idea of going into a tunnel was foreign to them. However, they have never had any problem addressing random vermin in our yard. Perhaps this is because above ground critter corner-ing is more like the pub rat-pits they were bred to control. But, it taught me that if I plan to do earthdog with my dogs, it is helpful to start the puppies when they are young.”

“Obedience required the most time with Skitter. It is a lot more exact than agility in that the exercises are more precise in obedience. But, you have to keep training sessions short and give the dogs every chance to be successful. As they learn more and more is added to the routines. There is no point in setting them up to fail by throwing too much at them at once. We attend show and gos whenever possible and try to enter at least one event a month. One thing that happened with us was that once Skitter started agility, she tired of obedience. So, she no longer competes in obedience since I wasn’t going to force her to do it. We may revisit it at some time but it became clear that she wasn’t having fun doing it. Sometimes just giving them a break helps and then they have a new attitude with it. We’ll have to see what happens. The one thing in our favor is that she wants to please me and do what I ask. One thing I needed to do when training was to learn how to convey the message and still keep it happy and fun,” said McDonald.

“One of the biggest obstacles is the old fashioned attitude that since they are terriers, they can’t be trained or be reliable off-leash. In performance activities, too many trainers expect Manchesters to respond to compulsion-based methods which just don’t work with this breed or, for that matter, with terriers in general. Once I got rid of my ‘you-have-to-do-it-because-I-told-you-to’ attitude, training went much more smoothly with my dogs and we became partners instead of having an adversarial rela-tionship. Using innovative, rewards-based methods, along with a ‘learn to earn’ requirement, I have been able to fix or overcome most of the obstacles I encountered in training my dogs. My handling has been a problem also. Speed Racer lost interest in agility after he earned his novice titles because my handling was so atrociously bad. I gave him the summer off and learned how to handle. We were a much better team when we came back in the fall. In other words, I quit blaming the dog for our failures and worked on myself instead. I also cut back on training during the week before an event and I never train the day before a trial. There’s no sense drilling something right before an event. If they don’t know it by then, they’re certainly not going to learn it the last minute,” said Allen.

“The ‘go out’ part of utility has always been hard for our dogs and I think it is because Manchesters were bred chase vermin so it is not in their nature to run away from their humans without having an objective in sight such a dumbbell or article pile to check out. Any new activity needs to be trained in small components several times a week. If the dog is inexperienced, I train about four times a week before competing but once they know the ropes, that drops to about twice a week. You have to back off once they know what they’re doing or they get bored. You also have to keep in fun and above all, the ‘pay’ must be good! Remember that kibble is good stuff to a Manchester. Our retired female decided she had enough obedience. She was my first dog and I made mistakes along the way and probably was too serious about everything. Eventually that soured her to the point where she looked so miserable in the ring people thought I beat her. I gave her a year off and then made it more fun. We went back into the ring in versatility and for two days she had a fabulous time, tossing her dumbbell in the air, running around with her tail wagging and a big grin on her face all the while managing to fail four out of six exercises every day. So, I con-ceded the point and she retired for good. Sometimes you have to know when to quit,” said Sampson.

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“Ethan,” (CT Belflwr BrightParticularStar RE CGC TDI) one of Veda Viles’ Manchester Terriers, was the first in the breed to earn a Champion Tracker title.

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success of the Los Angeles Dog Judges Workshop which, indeed, became one of the first and the nation’s largest judges education organization of the time.

But Betty Wade and Freeman Claus had a life before dogs. Freeman, born in Sugar City, Colorado in 1922 was the tenth child in his father’s family with his next closest sibling twelve years older. He moved early on to Orange County, Cali-fornia, graduated from Tustin High School and enlisted in the U.S Navy in 1940 serv-ing in the Pacific and then stationed on Guam until the end of World War II.

Back home, he then went work for a furrier and soon became a successful designer and creator of fur coats with his own salons in Santa Ana and Pomona. As furs became less fashionable, Free-man made a career change in 1969 and became a licensed real estate agent and then a broker in 1972. Betty was a coun-try girl from Iowa growing up with all the practical knowledge necessary for a future in “growing things.” She became a crack shot with a rifle and a prize winner at many local turkey shoots. They met in Tu-stin where Betty was clerking at Cox’s Mar-ket. After a two week whirlwind romance Betty and Freeman sped off in the ‘39 Ford for Las Vegas to get married. After they became a family, Betty took up garden-ing while Freeman coached Little League. Later they combined their skills and built a bocce ball court in the back yard where Freeman reigned supreme as the fierce competitor to take on all comers.

The Claus of Red Hill have been role models for so many in the sport and have given tirelessly as mentors, breed con-tributors, judges and dog show organizers. They served with commitment, a sense of humor, and were guided by a core belief in “playing by the rules.” The sport of dogs is a better place because of their long involvement and, indeed, there are two empty places that will never be filled in the same way.

(This article was written with contribu-tions from the Orange County Register, Dennis Claus, Kathie Isenberg, Peggy McDill, Patricia Trotter and Barbara Rupert)

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Freeman and sister Lucille in Sugar City.

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ALAN KALTER, chaired his first American Kennel Club board meeting this week. He brings a lot of knowledge to the table and we wish him good luck as he steers the kennel club in the coming years. The new Boards first official act was to re-elect the Officers, starting with president DENNIS SPRUNG, chief operating officer JOHN LYONS, chief financial officer JIM STEVENS and executive secretary JIM CROWLEY. At the meeting, board member CHARLIE GARVIN announced that he will be undergoing surgery in the near future. All of us at DOG NEWS send CHARLIE our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. ALAN’S first Chairman’s Report appears in this issue of DOG NEWS. The 2011 American Kennel Club annual report is now available. The handsome bounded edition is full of facts and figures and the like. If you are not into facts and figures, you can at least see four color photographs of your board of directors, some of whom are not that well known to the show going public. It is self congratulatory as you would expect, but done quite well and if you can’t be nice to yourself then who can you be nice to. The American Kennel Club and AKC Canine Health Foundation are hosting a Breeders Symposium on Saturday, April 21st at Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in Fort Collins, Colorado. Scheduled to speak are JERRY BELL, DVM on Genetics of Breeding, DEBORAH GRECO, DVM on Canine

Nutrition, TREVOR ARNOLD, DVM on Ophthalmology, SUSAN LANA, DVM on Quality of Life, MILAN HESS, DVM on Reproduction, BARBARA BILLER, DVM on Oncology and JULIA VEIR, DVM on Vaccines. The day long symposium, includes breakfast, lunch and supplies and costs $95. Per person. Happy anniversary to all breed judge CHUCK TROTTER and his talented multiple group judge bride PAT TROTTER. EDD BIVIN is down under judging the Sydney Royal in Australia. Then he takes a week to see the sights. ZANE SMITH and RON MENAKER are slated to judge a the upcoming World Dog Show in Salzburg, Austria. By the way, if you are planning to attend, I hope you have a room reservation. Rooms are getting as hard to find as hen’s teeth. The head man at PET PARTNERS ( the pet insurance company of choice by the American Kennel Club) JOHN SPURLING, O.B.E. who sees to the good health of his four legged friends is seeing to the good health of his two legged friends as well, as he chairs the London Marathon that is about to take place in England. All of us at DOG NEWS send our deepest sympathies to our own SHAUN COEN and his family on the passing of his father JOHN COEN. On a lighter and happier note, DOG NEWS’ CHRIS KING and TRACEYANN MCKAY are to be married on Long Island, New York on Saturday, May 5th. All of us at DOG NEWS wish the happy couple a lifetime of happiness.

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video of the interview with the owner of the Clumber is devastating and brought tears to my eyes. I first met this lady, her handler and wonderful Clumber at Eukanuba in 2010 and was so pleased they were present again this past year.

After reading all the articles, seeing the videos and tons of emails, it is mind boggling to comprehend how The Kennel Club would allow all of this to happen. With my mind spinning from all the revelations I did not think anything more could shock me about The Kennel Club. Earlier this week a large envelope arrives from The Kennel Club, which made me open it before leaving the post office. It is addressed to my former roommate who passed away over two and a half years ago. It has to be close to twenty years ago that Sam judged in England, so I realized it must be sent to anyone that has ever judged in England whether they are still alive or not. The contents include a six page brochure for judges to be able to purchase updated standards and all kinds of educational material. A CD is also included which con-sists of two films presented by The Kennel Club. One is titled “Dogs – A Healthy Future” and the other, “Stop the Suffering, Stop Puppy Farming”.

The most shocking content of the package was a beautifully designed brochure with an application letter and form to become an Affiliate Member of The Kennel Club. Kelly Prosser, the membership secretary, describes all the advantages of becoming an Affiliate Member. The cost is 17 pounds a year, which translates to about $27.22 in US dollars. My initial reaction was The Kennel Club’s timing could not be more ridiculous. It would have been like getting a solicitation to support terror-ist pilot’s right after 9/11. There is a silver lining in every cloud. It made me realize that with good promotion money can be raised for the Canine Alliance. I know The Kennel Club is being pushed to the wall by the ARA people, but we better put our funds to be used to help Canine Alliance steer The Kennel Club I the right direc-tion. I certainly hope individuals and kennel clubs will offer financial support to the Canine Alliance. Many great lovers of the sport are dedicating endless hours and their own expense for the cause. For a mere 10 Eng-lish pounds or approximately $16 all concerned lovers of pure bred dogs can join the Canine Alliance.

Serious lovers of the sport on both sides of the pond share the common goal - the best interest of pure bred dogs. The makeup of the governing bodies of AKC and the Kennel Club are quite different. The AKC has between 500 to 600 member clubs. These clubs are comprised of members who pay dues whether it is a Parent Club, Breed Club, Obedience Club or whatever. Each of these clubs elects a delegate to the AKC. These delegates are instructed by their club to vote on major issues affecting AKC. Each year the delegates vote in or

out a Board of Directors. In turn the Board elects their Chairman and President of AKC. So here in the states by paying our dues to different member clubs we have a strong voice in controlling AKC.

The Kennel Club by offering affiliate membership is like taxation without representation. I believe this was what led to “The Boston Tea Party”

Having spent my entire life in the sport here in the states, I have always had great respect for the British dog world. It is because of the British dog show world that I have enjoyed a wonderful life. I was born in Scotland, but moved

to the states as an infant. This came about because my father moved to this side of the pond where his two brothers were already handling in the states. My grand-father had spent his life in the British dog world and his brother Tom Murphy handled the all time top winning dog, the Scottie “Ch. Heather Realisation”. This record stood for roughly seventy years until just a few years ago the Crufts winning Viszla broke the long standing record. Because of my roots starting from the British dog world it has enabled me to visit and judge in nearly every corner of the globe. Growing up in the states, Britain and their Kennel Club was revered by all serious enthusiasts. Growing up at the legendary Mardormere Kennels of Mrs. Marjorie Andersen, England played a ma-jor role in its breeding program. Mrs. Anderson would go to England on a yearly basis to purchase new stock to incorporate into the breeding program. In those days most other kennels of Whippets and Greyhounds also depended on English stock to advance. This was true for all breeds. I have such wonderful memories of going to the piers in New York and seeing the arrival of some great dogs being unloaded from the great steamships. I am just one of thousands and thousands that grew up worshipping the British Dog World. My favorite part of the holiday season would be waiting for the “Our Dogs Annual” to arrive and cut out pictures of favorite dogs. Crufts was the most revered show in the world and peo-ple from all over the world would go to find new stock, big winners and some just to pay their respect to this great institution. What a difference a day makes takes on new meaning when the opening day of Crufts the Peke and the Bulldog could not compete in the group.

Since it has been a full week since I read the Crufts articles, I thought I should reread them and with a clear-er mind there might be some points I missed or might have not seen some positive aspects.

Returning to reread Ronnie Irving’s article, his open-ing remarks are very hard for me to believe. He states some people attending Crufts may not have heard abso-



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judge could be expected to see. So this presumed that “Mr. Pekingese”, Bert Easdon, would be able to view the Pekes the same way she could view them. Why was Mr. Easdon not also given a pen light to use in judging. She certainly did not examine the eyes as any qualified judge could have. Dr. Skipper states the need for HPB and that if they had been examining Dalmatians how she felt they would not have failed. Has Dr. Skipper not heard of deaf-ness in Dalmatians and other breeds? Dr. Skipper in her closing remarks that “the world would still spin on its axis if there were no dog shows”. As she stated in her opening remarks she is independent from the sport. Not having a PASSION for dog shows must have made her decisions easier for her.

Is there anyone anywhere in the world that has a PASSION for the sport as much as Andrew Brace. His opening remarks certainly give a different view as Ronnie Irving opened with. The title of his article is “British Dog People Unite to Say Enough is Enough”. He states in his first sentence that he doubts there

is a Dog News reader who is not aware that at Crufts six breeds failed the Vet check. It is hard to imagine that Andrew and Ronnie saw such different emotions from the general ringsides. Needless to say, Andrew could have been out to lunch, but his cell phone was ringing like mad. The news first came to him immediately from David Fitzpatrick who was here in the states. It is interesting to conceive that Andrew and Ronnie could perceive the reactions so differently to the shots being fired. Andrew and Ronnie are two of the leading figures in the English dog world. They both have given “Blood, Sweat & Tears” to the sport. Hopefully their vast difference in views has helped create a balance. Ronnie has taken into account how the general public has viewed the s port because of accusations from the Animal Rights Activists. Andrew has stood up for how breeders and people with a passion for the sport do not want The Kennel Club to let ARA keep shipping away at our s port. Friday night AKC President, Dennis Sprung, made a statement on how this would never happen in the states. Yes, here in the states we have an ongoing battle with ARA, but we will not let them de-stroy our sport. There is so much to be said about Andre’s article that it would entail several separate articles. Hope-fully all concerned people with a passion for the sport will rally around the Canine Alliance and support it financially.

The Canine Alliance is openly stating they are not try-ing to undermine The Kennel Club, but only trying to steer it in the right direction. It is so sad that so many breeders, judges, owners and people that have a passion have had to suffer to bring about an organization like Canine Alli-ance. There is an old expression “The Sun never sets on the British Empire”. However, now we have a very cloudy day since the six shots were heard around the world.

lutely nothing at all about the issue. Ronnie also states that some people knew something was going on but either they didn’t care about it or didn’t want to know. It is very hard to believe there was anyone attending Crufts that did not hear about the Vet check in a very short period of time. The dog show scene cannot be that much different from the American scene. Here in the states cell phones, text messaging, emails were immediately ringing like mad. This was not just from people involved in these breeds, but all breeds in gen-eral. I am sure in Britain everyone or 99% of show goers had to be interested. I cannot believe the majority of Whippet, Golden, Labrador, Afghan etc etc, and enthu-siasts are not concerned about the “High Profile Breeds”. Maybe it is here in the states that we are just one big dog community?? Ronnie also states that some didn’t care or didn’t want to know. That could be part of the reason why some allowed that The Kennel Club could get away with targeting some breeds in the first place.

Here in the states we use an expression, “He is out to Lunch”, when an individual makes a statement that in inconceivable. Having the utmost respect for Mr. Irving and his writings I could never refer to Ronnie as “be-ing out to lunch”, but in this regard to these statements maybe he had gone off to a café for a snack or the local pub for a Guinness or two. As a whole Ronnie did his usual fine job of presenting both sides of the issue. We have to remember that Ronnie has a vested interest in the “high profile breeds”. It was under his leadership as Chairman of The Kennel Club that the whole concept of HPB’s came into play. I am sure he and others at The Kennel Club never dreamed that this could turn out to be such a highly explosive issue and debacle. If Ron-nie was still Chairman he probably would never have permitted the methods used at Crufts.

Steve Dean, current Chairman, in his opening state-ment said The Kennel Club has kept comment to a minimum. This was done to permit the dog exhibitors, judges and public to have their say. This would allow time for evaluation of the process and the veterinary reports received. Mr. Dean is quite newly appointed to his position and has inherited what others have ad-opted for him to work by. He gives a well documented report and tries to stress the positive side. He feels by having nine breeds out and fifteen passing it is a posi-tive aspect. In his closing remarks he addresses how a policy is being developed on how other breeds may be added to the HPB listing. This should not be hard for The Kennel Club to accomplish. The animal rights people I am sure will have many suggestions.

Alison Skipper, one of the Crufts Vets, points out how she could be independent. She point out that she has a background with purebred dogs and even was a breeder at some point. Dr. Skipper points out that Steve Dean wanted general practitioners. He felt specialist ophthalmologists might notice things that no


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The American representative, Emma Grayson Echols from Georgia, won the national finals at the Eukanuba Championship after winning first place at 5 regional competitions. She is 16 years old and has been in junior handling since the age of 7. She set out with Yorkshire Terriers that belong to her parents and handled an Australian Silky Terrier at Crufts.

“I’ve show an Afghan and Nova Scotia,” says Emma, “but I prefer smaller dogs. In my spare time I like to bake and mentor younger junior handlers in my area. I am quite excited to be here but I think the people back home are even more excited. They are rooting for me and watching the webcasts.”

“I love being here,” noted Emma. “It is a very different experience. I will have some friends from this experience. The major difference in junior handling is that there are more patterns here. Watching the show, I like to see ordinary people taking part with their dogs.”

Nigel Phillips (18) from Canada has been competing in junior handling for 11 years. He is now graduating from high school, so this will be his last year in the junior part of showing.

“My first dog was a Brittany,” recalls Nigel. “I finished him and now I handle mostly other people’s dogs. To come to Crufts you have to win regionals and then the nationals against competition that is quite stiff. Besides Canada, I have shown dogs several times in the United States. They have rules that are a bit different than ours and a lot more participants. I would like to continue working with the professional handlers with whom I am now working.”

Before entering the main ring in the afternoon, Nigel helped groom the white Standard Poodle he was handling, something not all the other junior handlers did. “All the competitors here are very well spoken and friendly,” he noted. “The Australian girl was very nice.” However, Nigel was not very happy with his performance. “I didn’t do as well as I would have liked,” he said.

Judge Espen Engh, Norway, was kind enough to give us his viewpoint.

What is your connection to junior handling? Were you a junior handler when you were young?

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handlers’ competition from when I was about five years old and progressed to Junior Handling, winning a lot of competitions in several countries.

What did you think of the JH at Crufts in general?

The Junior handling competition at Crufts was very well organized indeed. I was introduced to the handlers already on Friday evening when we had dinner together and when I was able to advise the juniors about what I expected and was looking for.

One thing I did not care for was that the juniors were encouraged to give presents to the judge on that night. I am at a loss to understand what positive learning they would have from this custom.

I thought that the quality of the participants was excellent as should be expected when they have each qualified to compete and represent the best from each country.

What were you looking for when judging the competition?

I was looking for handlers that were able to establish contact with their dogs, bringing out the best in them, while at the same time keeping track of the judge. Handling should always be about making the dog look its best, not about flaunting the handler. I was looking for handlers that were able to move the dogs at the right speed, keeping the dog under control by use of subtle means and making it all look easy and natural.

Could you please tell me a little about the handlers you placed first?

Even in such a strong competition, I thought that four junior handlers stood out from the rest, and I had to split hairs and take even small imperfections into account.

The winner was Raquel Colaco from Portugal with her main charge, a German Shorthaired Pointer, and her second dog, a Whippet. Raquel won on her perfect timing, disappearing behind her charges, at all times connecting perfectly with the dog, but also keeping an eye on the judge. She made it all look very effortless and easy.

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JuniorS at CruFtSgirl getting the nod with the smallest of margins. Pernilla handled an Australian Shepherd Dog as her main charge and found the perfect speed and timing with this dog. Her handling of the second dog, a not-so-easy Hungarian Vizsla, showed what a difference a really good handler can do to a dog. Pernilla also excelled in making the most of the dogs and not too much of herself.

“Aleksandra is a real professional. She also showed excellent timing on the move, and particularly impressed with her stacking of her main charge, an English Springer Spaniel, which with she in no time made look like a million dollars.”

One of the special aspects of the competition at Crufts, probably from the days in which foreign dogs were quarantined before entering the UK, is that the participants do not handle their own dog, but are required to choose two breeds from which they receive one dog that they only meet one hour before the competition.

Jackie Whitaker-Crosby (MULCAIR) was among the generous breeders who made an effort to provide the junior handlers with dogs of their choice, bringing three of her Whippets for them to handle. Jackie gives CCs in whippets and has judged many times in the UK but also Sweden and Germany.

“I have loaned my dogs now for several years,” says Jackie. “All my dogs have been shown in the past and have constantly been placed at open and championship shows. I thought all the whippet handlers did a great job with them considering the time they had to get to know the dogs. They were seen talking to them during the course of the competition.

“I have already heard from Maxamillion re Crufts, but don’t expect to hear from him again, as they have their own lives to lead. I take great pleasure in loaning my dogs for these young


handlers, most of whom are good with the dogs , as long as they remember they are first and foremost my pets and not robots on a lead. Only once have I had to take a handler to one side and suggest that they stopped running my dog before they went into the competition, they unfortunately took little notice of what I said, and when the time came for the dog to perform, he`d `had enough` as I told her he would do. But on the whole I find them most courteous and considerate to my dogs.

“Bringing my dogs to Crufts means a very early start, leaving home long before I would have needed to, to make sure the JH have time to meet the dogs and get to know them a little. Of course, making sure I have everything my dogs need for the day. I only live just over 1 hour away, but getting there early means I miss all the traffic. Having to stay till gone 6 o`clock does make it an extra long day for them, but at least they can sleep on the journey home. I however have to stay awake! I don’t take it as an inconvenience, if I did then I wouldn’t do it. For me it’s giving back a little pleasure in return for all the fun and pleasure I have had over the years with my dogs, I love nothing better than to see my girls `strut their stuff `for the juniors,” concludes Jackie.

And a final word from judge Espen Engh: “I hope the junior handlers enjoyed the experience as much as I did and I wish them all the very best of luck with their future handling careers.”

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PRAISE FOR DENISE

Kudos on including articles by Denise Flaim in recent editions of Dog news. Receipent of numerous awards for excellance in writing, particualrly articles on dog-

related matters, she is well known tothose of us who followed her column in NEWSDAY, and, more recently, articles for several breed club publications.

Meticulously researched her material is original and refreshing. Her most recent effort, a piece on a school for kennel “maids” in England, circa World War I, presented

with a touch of humor, and liberally illustrated with many, which must be archival, photographs of the school and its students hard at their “studies”, was highly readable and enjoyable.

I hope we shall see more Dog News of this literary quality, to match the truly beautiful transformation in the paper, the printed pictures, the writtens egments, and the entirely revised titling and style of the NEWS you have achieved. Congratulations.

Frances M. GioiaWhitestone New York

Ed Note-Are you her press agent or ours? Just kidding thanks for the kind remarks and Mrs. Flaim’s article this week entitled HERITAGE DOGS is a must read for anyone concerned with the purebred dog, that’s a certainty.

A “CA” RESPONSE

We note in your pages “Does it strike you as being just a mite strange that the basic founders of CA seem to be the same people who were so strongly

against the concept of coat testing at Crufts last year? Could it be that once any form of regulation is proposed by the regulatory authority in the UK which of course is its Kennel Club these people rise in protest?”, so would like to clarify a few points.

In the first instance, of the thirteen-strong committee of the Canine Alliance only two could be considered to have been strongly against the concept of coat testing, one being Mike Gadsby whose proposal at the Annual General Meeting resulted in coat testing being temporarily suspended (a state that remains), the other being myself as an independent columnist who expressed disapproval of the methods employed.

As for the suggestion that “once any form of regulation is proposed by the regulatory authority in the UK which of course is its Kennel Club these people rise in protest”, if you study our mission statement and subsequent releases you will note that we have gone on record repeatedly as emphasizing that we are not against health-checking. Far from it, what we ARE against is discrimination. Rather than condemning the veterinary examination of selected winning dogs, it is the belief of The Alliance that all dogs should have some kind of basic health clearance BEFORE they are placed in a position from which they can win awards. We believe that removing a Best of Breed award on the opinion of one veterinarian undermines the whole judging process.

What is more, it is the long term aim of The Alliance to persuade the Kennel Club to insist on similar health clearance for all dogs whose progeny are registered by them, thus making “Kennel Club registered” some kind of indication of quality. At present the Kennel Club registers any litters whose parents are registered with it, provided the registration is paid, and so their registry continues to be used by commercial breeders whose sole motivation is financial gain.

We would appreciate it if you could reassure your readers that, far from being “anti-regulation” the Canine Alliance is steadily pursuing the introduction of MORE regulation, but administered in a fairer and less biased manner,

Yours faithfully,ANDREW H. BRACEVice Chairman and Press OfficerCanine Alliance - Gwent, Wales

Letters To The Editor

april 13, 2012KENNEL CLUB LIAISON COUNCIL ELECTIONSHAVE YOUR SAY

Does your club want a bigger say in how your hobby is run? Does it want to contribute more to promote the general improvement of dogs? Does it want to see its ideas acted upon and become part

of the solution to issues in the world of dogs? Your club should consider nominating a representative onto one of the Kennel Club Liaison Councils.

The Kennel Club Liaison Councils play an important role in formulating Kennel Club policy and enhancing strategic objectives across every canine activity.

Representatives should be actively involved within their discipline by way of competing, judging, organising or officiating at shows, trials and events. A club’s elected representative to a Council will be responsible for representing the views of the region, breed or activity, and for putting forward proposals on a club’s behalf to enhance the future of the hobby.

The representative will regularly canvas their club and others in the area or breed to gather views and ideas, research their viability and then represent them at Council meetings once or twice a year. Dedicated representatives ensure their constituency’s views are brought forward for debate through regional meetings or direct contact with clubs and societies and individuals at events. Representatives should be willing to commit to at least one or two meetings per year, more if they are elected onto a Working Party or Sub-Committee. Council proposals often result in fundamental changes in Kennel Club policy and the Kennel Club values the important work the Councils do, and the opportunity to engage directly with those dedicated individuals involved in the hobby on a daily basis.

There are six liaison councils:• Shows Council (regional representation for societies which hold breed shows)• Breeds Council (individual breed representation)• Field Trials Council• Working Trials Council• Obedience Council• Agility CouncilTo become a representative on a Council, a person must first be

nominated by a suitable registered society. All registered societies are encouraged to nominate suitable representatives to ensure their opinions are heard and that they can make a direct contribution to formulating policy in the future.

Representatives are elected for a period of three years, and the current term of office of all Kennel Club Liaison Council representatives ends on 31st December 2012. Therefore the process for election for the next term of office (January 2013 – December 2015) commences now.

Nominations for election to all Councils must be received by 1st June 2012. Nominations must be signed by an officer of the nominating organisation and submitted to the Canine Activities Department (Council elections), The Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, London W1J 8AB. Please indicate clearly on the envelope to which Council nominations refer.Alternatively, emails may be sent to [email protected] but these must be on the organisation’s headed paper and signed by the nominee.

Please note the following conditions which apply to all Councils:1. Members of the Kennel Club General Committee may not serve

on any Kennel Club Liaison Council.2. Each nominee must have consented in writing to the

nomination. This consent must be forwarded to the Kennel Club with the nomination.

3. No person may serve on more than one Council.4. Each representative must reside in the region (s)he represents –

where appropriate.5. Nominations, made by registered societies, are limited to one

per society per relevant Council, i.e. a society eligible to nominate for both the Breeds and Obedience Councils may nominate one candidate per Council.

6. All nominations received from clubs and societies will be acknowledged; therefore if you have not received confirmation within five working days, please contact the Canine Activities Department.

Natalie LlewellynLondon, England

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tor and advanced medical treatments avail-able and did not go into the philosophical concerns whatsoever. Nonetheless this is an area AKC does plenty of good things for and since this was the theme of this years Annual Report I really think they missed the boat by not singling out Pet Partners specifically and pet insurance generally.

On another point is USA TODAY’S story of April 5th concerning dogs “showing they can sniff out arsonists”. Happy to say that Sharon Pflaumer in one of her features two weeks or so earlier had written a fascinating story, as are most of her stories and reports so topical on that very subject. It always please me to see that DOG NEWS can be ahead of the national press in many areas of reportage about dog matters which I sup-pose should not be that unusual since we are a dog magazine! Still it is a form of ac-complishment to my mind at any rate. One recent national press report which I found rather dubious was that of Robin Finn again in the NY Times doing a story about a lady from Connecticut who rescues and brings in what are basically feral dogs from a no-toriously disreputable beach outside of San Juan colloquially referred to as “Dead Dog Beach”. First let me say there was a time Ms. Finn was the reporter for The Times for Westminster and in my opinion treated the event casually and caustically-fortunately she seems to no longer get this assignment by choice or otherwise I do not know. But her presentation of this rescue work was a major over presented tear jerker which to-tally failed to consider the socail and health problems involved with this so-called rescue operation. Part of the SATO project which helps abandoned and abused dogs from DDB in Puerto Rico is the taking of these animals off the island and bringing them to the States, but is this the real solution to the problem? Unfortunately in PR Playa Lucia or DDB is the place people drop off unwanted litters and abused dogs. Sure it’s a major and emotional problem for all dog owners. But by bringing 17 dogs back to the States is the problem solved or should the money and efforts be redirected towards educat-ing people there to reduce their euthanasia rate which is up to 97%. What about provid-ing other means of help? The founder is a British born lady who lives in the States but I can’t help but wonder if other steps can’t be instituted to help these poor creatures there which are permanent and futuristic in implimentation.

decessor. So that it is possible, just possible, that those of us who have been questioning the apparent over concern of the Board with so-called “JUDGINGMANIA” may notice a sub-tle shift towards the role and problems of the breeder and exhibitor as opposed to a concen-tration on judging approvals and procedures. This would be a most welcomed change in my opinion anyways. Combine this with a particu-larly frank and well-written Chairman’s Report from Alan Kalter, which by the way he writes himself. I think communications between the dog press and AKC if not the entire Fancy will be on the upgrade initially, for sure. My disap-pointment on the other hand was raised by the few Club presidents who bothered to answer what I considered to be a particularly impor-tant issue. I sent out emails to over 25 Presi-dents and only four or five answered.Candidly though I really should have not expected too much as in the past when I have polled Club Presidents I received unusually low responses--sort of like polling Delegates I guess. In any event those who did answer I thank profusely.

Printed with this report is the cover of the ANNUAL REPORT which I strongly suggest those of you interested in AKC happenings should read thoroughly. The theme through-out is GOOD THINGS WE DO and is basically very effectively presented. If ever a case is made for supporting AKC’s work with protect-ing the health and welfare of all dogs it is well done therein and should encourage the edu-cated puppy buyer and dog owner to register their pet with AKC. The one area which was not stressed sufficiently as far as I was concerned was pet insurance. Certainly thanking Pet Part-ners for being the major sponsor of Meet the Breeds was appropriate but the importance of being a major supporter of a pet insurance company in today’s society where vet bills are going out of sight cannot be overly empha-sized. AKC in anticipating these needs for all dog owners has and continues to perform a major duty through Pet Partners which in my opinion deserved equal billing with CHF, CAR The Dog Museum and AKC’s Humane Fund for sure! I mean look at the NEW YORK TIMES front page story of April 6th reporting the new treatments available to pets and emphasizing the costs of same. A DOG NEWS editorial co-incidentally of the same date raised the same points however our editorial discussed the reasons for this happening, which included amongst other things the change in the way Americans consider and treat their pets overall in society a point totally ignored by the Times report. The Times strictly stuck to the cost fac-

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tHe QUeStIoN of tHe WeeKCoNtiNueD FRoM page 22

Here are two quotes from HSUS and Wayne Pacelle which shows they have no interest in preserving purebred dogs, or any other pure-bred animal:

“We have no ethical obligation to preserve the different breeds of livestock produced through selective breeding. . one generation and out. We have no problem with the extinc-tion of domestic animals. they are creations of human selective breeding.” Wayne Pacelle, Senior VP of Humane Society of the US, former-ly of Friends of Animals and Fund for Animals, Animal People, May, 1993

When asked if he envisioned a future with-out pets, “If I had my personal view, perhaps that might take hold. In fact, I don’t want to see another dog or cat born.” Wayne Pacelle quot-ed in Bloodties: nature, Culture and the Hunt by ted Kerasote, 1993, p. 266.

thanks .......... but no tHAnKS HSUS!

BArBArA MIller President of the Norfolk Terrier ClubMy duty to my norfolk terrier Club is to advise the board of all sorts or matters. When the HSUS letter arrived I forwarded the letter off to the board asking their opinions. needless to say some board members felt as I did, “Who does the HSUS think they’re kidding?” I’m still in a quandary as to how come suddenly this organization wants to work with us to educate prospective puppy buyers. It just doesn’t add up. one of our board members, Jeff Partington, from Colorado, has his ear to the ground with reference to anti dog legislation. According to him the HSUS has wormed their way into lo-cal clubs trying to convince non breeders and pet owners to set up educational programs that are along the lines of their thinking. Yet this same organization lobbies state legisla-tures to restrict breeding and dog ownership. Another norfolk board member, trying to be diplomatic, thought possibly we should call the letter writer asking some questions. Still another board member suggested we google various organizations that keep track of the HSUS assuring ourselves that the HSUS cannot be trusted. Again, my question is, “What do they have planned up their sleeve?” trust has to be earned and as long as they share a bed with PetA they don’t have my trust nor for the most part the trust of the norfolk terrier Club.

MArJorIe MArtorellAAmerican Pointer Club Presidentthe HSUS does not advocate any purposeful breeding. I feel this is a Divide and Conquer ploy. once they eliminate the commercial breeders that supply the majority of the pup-pies in this country, who is next?

Who determines who is responsible? HSUS? We all know how well that will work. Because of local regulations and zoning laws, it is difficult for many of us to breed as it is. that is why the public often has to resort

to buying a dog from a pet store, especially in toy breeds where itters are small and breed-ers are reluctant to let their pups, especially females, be sold.

there is a lab breeder in nJ who is being accused of animal cruelty because her dogs are crated. Will HSUS also consider crating as be-ing irresponsible?

I don’t trust the HSUS and would hope that we don’t buy into this latest propaganda.

VIKKI oelerICH Pomeranian Club of America PresidentMy personal reaction to the latest attempts of the HSUS to ingratiate themselves to the reponsible AKC breeder is met with much skepticism. there have been so many negatives associated with this organization that I find this latest tactic to be just another attempt on their part to gain power in numbers.

the quote that keeps running through my head is “ Beware the trojan Horse”.

SAnDY JeSSoP Siberian Husky Club of America PresidentAs soon as I received the information, I ad-vised my Board of the pending problem. the initial reaction of the SHCA Board is that it is another ploy to harm the hobby breeder. We have looked at their website and have several concerns. However since we have our In Per-son Board Meeting on April 20 we will address it in depth then. With that discussion in mind I am collecting comments from AKC and the other Parent Clubs for presentation to the Board. With this your Question of the week for this week, I hope the answers will be available before our meeting. thanks for asking.

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