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Dog NewsThe Digest Of American Dogs Volume 27, Issue 6 $10.00 February 11, 2011

THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB

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BY JOHN MANDEVILLE

BY PATRICIA TROTTER

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER

BY ANDREW BRACE

BY CONNIE VANACORE

BY LESLEY BOYES

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10 Editorial

14 Inside Out

18 Inside The Sport

22 Question Of The Week

26 Brace Yourself

30 Veterinary Topics

34 Bests Of The Week

38 Ten Questions

42 Director’s Questionnaire

46 Bite Of The Apple

50 The Juniors Speak

54 An Interview With Séan McCarthy, Chief Ring Steward & A VP of Westminster KC

58 The 10th All-Breed AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

62 The British Scene

66 The 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Judging Biographies

70 The Disappearance of Animal Husbandry

74 Life’s A Blast Whatever We Do

78 Rare Breeds of the World

82 Changing Lives: Hearing Dogs for Deaf People in the UK

86 Stunt Dogs Perform Tricks That Amaze And Inspire

90 All In The Family

94 Off The Leash: Wild, Wacky & Wonderful Westminster Stories

98 Judges Development Programme for Group Judges In The UK

102 2010 Westminster Kennel Club Revisited

110 Honoring Deborah Lawson: Will You Be My Valentine?

114 Those Answers And More

118 The Fancy Speaks

122 Golden Gate Kennel Club

126 The Dog News Top Ten List - Final 2010 Statistics

130 The Dog News Top Ten Best of Breed List - Final 2010 Statistics

138 Judges’ Choice: The Lhasa Apso

142 Westminster Best In Show Winners 1907-2010

232 The Gossip Column

246 What Does Your Dog Say About You?

304 Click – Sawnee Mountain, Conyers & Lawrenceville Kennel Clubs

318 Click – Livonia & Oakland County Kennel Clubs

332 Click – The Way We Were

376 Letters To The Editor

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For many of you, it is “Welcome back.” You have becomea part of this wonderful annual celebration of the world’sgreatest show dogs and the dogs in our lives. And for those

of you who may be joining us for the first time, we welcome youwith the hope that you will become part of that tradition, too.

Our legacy goes back to 1877 when our very first show was heldat Gilmore’s Garden, a few blocks from here, the forerunner toMadison Square Garden. In the ensuing years, we have becomeingrained in the history of New York City as we have grown intoAmerica’s Dog Show and the greatest dog show in the world.

TheWestminster Kennel Club is proud of its role in promoting thegreat family sport of showing dogs, but even more, we are proudof all that we do to protect our dogs, in promoting the importanceof responsible ownership and responsible breeders.

Westminster is America’s oldest organization dedicated to thesport of purebred dogs, and our show has become the second-longest continuously held sporting event in this country. Ourshow has been seen by millions of viewers on live television since1948, and now we are joined each year by millions more fromaround the world via the Internet.

There is only one Westminster, and now, you are a part of ourlegacy. Thanks for being here.

Peter R.Van Brunt, PresidentThomas H. Bradley, 3d, Show Chairman

Welcome to the 135th AnnualWestminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show

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THE WORLD OFWESTMINSTERThis is the 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and asmost of you know, it’s the second-oldest, continuous sportingevent. The Kentucky Derby holding the distinction of being thefirst. Westminster is considered the most prestigious dog showin America if not the world. Other shows internationally may belarger in terms of numerical entries but Westminster defines it-self as a show place for quality type and breed dogs and holdsthe distinction of being a show of “champions only” in competi-tion. Due to the remodeling construction under way at MadisonSquare Garden, Westminster has instituted an alternative bench-ing format for this year. All exhibitors will be assigned to a spe-cific area that will be reserved for dogs according to their VarietyGroups. There will also be Multi-Breed space available for thosepersons meeting the requirements to be in that space. Certainlyfor the long-term spectator this may prove confusing and per-haps for the exhibitors as well. Be patient and cooperative is ourmessage to all concerned. This is a unique and hopefully one-time situation, which should have no direct effect on the grandexhibition hall at MSG. The legacy of Westminster is a proud andcontinuing one, which epitomizes and promotes the great familyof showing dogs. The anticipated inconveniences anticipated bythis construction pale in prominence considering the major roleWestminster plays in protecting the health andwelfare of the doggenerally and in promoting the importance of responsible dogownership and responsible and concerned breeders. New Yorkwelcomes all of you toWestminster and its home in NewYork City,the hometown of DOG NEWS as well.

THE ROLE OF THERESPONSIBLE BREEDERThe animal rights extremists have been taking their one-sidedmessages to the general public with great results for years now.It is imperative that responsible breeders and owners of the pure-bred dog specifically and the dog generally do the same since weare facing an uphill, ever-expanding battle with nowhere near theresources the “ARers” have at their disposal. The so-called adop-tion campaigns used by the various private humane societies in-cluding but not limited to HSUS are of course some of the mostdeceiving and duplicitous ideas to be have been perpetuatedupon American society. HSUS for instance gives less than one-halfof one percent of its $100 million dollar budget to hands-on petshelters while socking away over $2.5 million of Americans’dona-tions into its own pension plans! Furthermore they have helpedturn the pet shelters into businesses which sell the dogs put upfor adoption at a price of $200 to $300 dollars each! Now then,who amongst us is against the idea of finding a home for everystray possible and to prevent the euthanization of any dog possi-ble? No one it is safe to say. At the same timewhy do these peopleattempt to prevent the responsible breeder from breeding dogs?Today the networking and transportation of stray dogs acrossstate and country lines is amajor business operation.With the useof the Internet transport arrangements are refined and earningserious moneys for pet agencies without any health regulationsinvolved are the norm. Dogs from the Midwest and the South aretransported to the Northeast, particularly by the North Shore Ani-mal League almost on aweekly basis--and placed for sale or as the

pet shelters say “for adoption” to help these organizations continue to stayin business. That the dog lovers in this country have made so much prog-ress in the pet surplus battle is something to celebrate. Although shelterintakes have fallen in the more sophisticated areas of the country and thepuppy millers in the States are discouraged daily have not these extremeanimal rights organizations in fact turned pet shelters into a form of a newAmerican puppy mill? Just study the reports of the inter-state marketingbetween and among shelters and learn what exactly is going on in theseareas. You will be shocked and amazed for sure.

THE AKC JUDGES DEPARTMENTAND FACEBOOKBest be careful of what you as a judge may write on Facebook--the AKC’sJudging Department may get after you! A series of letters from the JudgingDepartment to individual judges has been sent to our offices, which de-pending upon one’s point of view, may or may not be questionably dictato-rial but the most recent letter concerning a judge’s comments on Facebookraise a new possible intrusion upon a person’s right of freedom of speechheretofore ignored.While the judge’s remarkswere strongandquestionableat the least--calling the Department “corrupt and unethical”on Facebook--does the Department have the power to demand an explanation from thewriter to explain his position? Does this form the basis for an explanationwhen it was not made directly to the Department itself? Certainly it wouldbe interesting to know why the Judge wrote what he wrote but without apublic hearing in thematter--which is not the wont of AKC-- is this too one-sided a situation or is anything written personally or on Facebook open toscrutiny by the Judges Department at the American Kennel Club?

THE DELEGATESQUESTIONNAIREThe JohnMandeville 20-pageQuestion and Answer exercise for those Dele-gates running for the Class of 2015 appears in this issue of DOGNEWS. DOGNEWS thanks publicly all the candidates for answering this Questionnairealthough one protested that in fact this was too detailed a Questionnairerequiring “speculative” answers. He asked that the “policies surroundingthese answers and the questions being asked be reviewed”. Well we haveconducted this exercise for over 20 years now and never before have themotives of the questions been put in doubt. Certainly the integrity of Mr.Mandeville is well known throughout the Fancy--onemay not always agreewith him but to question his ethics or integrity is shocking to these pages atany rate. Sort of reminds these pages when emails first began of a Delegatewho used his daughter’s email to ask a question, without the daughter hav-ing any idea hewas using her email, to ask howDOGNEWS arrived at its ed-itorial conclusions. In any event this annual rite hopefully will be continuedfor years to come and the candidates will answer them with the forthrightanswers they usually do. For your information, the answers also appear onour web site and will remain there.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEKWhatever happened to the December move demanding the resignationof HSUS President Wayne Pacelle? Pacelle was quoted, and he claimed outof context, as saying that he believed that Michael Vick would “do a goodjob as a pet owner”. Wayne claimed he was speaking hypothetically. Hiscomments sparked a controversy amongst HSUS supporters promptingthousands of comments on its Facebook page in just a couple of hours. In-deed the Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) took out a full page advertin THE NEW YORK TIMES on December 19 condemning Mr. Pacelle and hiscomments. Whether or not HSUS lost a significant amount of pledges due

to those comments are unknown but certainly the$50,000 check the Philadelphia Eagles gave to HSUSafter signing Vick when he was released from prisonare monies which could have been spent more pru-dently by this professional football team, don’t youthink!Editorial

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If the proposed additional Group place-ments and adding a “second place”Best in Show award have causedmuch of a stir, I haven’t noticed it.

It remains to be seen whetherthat means the proposals for fifth and sixthplacements in Groups and a Reserve Bestin Show have been well received… or thefancy hasn’t paid attention as yet… or thenaysayers haven’t got much to say and/orhaven’t figured out what annoys them aboutthe proposals.

In recent years AKC has made two othersignificant proposals impacting the showsystem. One caused a war – or at least amajor ruckus – the other sailed through Del-egate approval and most certainly has beena big success since it went into effect lastMay.

The 2009 proposal to increase the num-ber of Groups to ten was highly contentious,despite the recommendation having comefrom a highly qualified special committee ap-pointed by AKC’s Board. Could AKC have donea better job selling ten Groups to the fancyand especially the Delegates? Possibly. Theidea was certainly not well-received.

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ENHANCING SHOWSOutComplaints were particularly leveled

at ten Groups taking more time and costingmore. Both points are true. The extent towhich they’re valid is debatable. Ten com-petitors in for Best in Show would not pre-sumable have cost more per se – balancedagainst potentially increased entries andespecially if the 1996 policy for eligibility tojudge Best in Show remains in place: Judgeshave to be approved for a Group and havejudged it five times satisfactorily at whichpoint they can make the virtual pro formawritten request for approval to judge Best inShow. Whether Best in Show judges shouldbe approved for more than one Group is gristfor another time.

Would there have actu-ally been any additional ex-pense beyond the ribbons forthe three additional Groups?That’s moot because the pro-posal to add three Groupsnever went anywhere.

The reality is AKC contin-ues to recognize more newbreeds. That’s exactly rightas far as I’m concerned. Ibelieve our best interestsare best served when “new”breeds become AKC breeds.If a breed has sufficient fol-lowing such that its fanci-ers are capable of forminga parent club meeting AKC’srequirements, I’m in favorof making them part of ourworld.

Whether that also means it’s inevitablethere will be too many Groups that are toolarge is debatable. My bet is that’s a lock, atwhich time adding additional Groups will bea “necessity.”

The second recent change to the showsystem – adding a Grand Championship title –

was actually implemented and has been a greatsuccess. AKC has reported 2010 entries in theBest of Breed class were up 30,000 from 2009.That increase is even more impressive becauseAKC had projected a 9,000 entry decrease in theBest of Breed class.

If you think as I do the Grand Champion-ship is the only reason those entries increasedso impressively, even better is that the GrandChampion title did not go into effect until May 12,2010. Meaning 2011 will be the first full year theGrand Championship title can be earned. Expecta continuing boost to Best of Breed entries.

Anyone thinking there’s something wrongwith that is delusional.

Adding fifth and sixth Group placements anda Reserve Best in Show won’t have much, if any,impact on entries. The Grand Championship isa title – what exhibitors want. Does that meana plethora of other show titles should be in ourfuture, a la Agility in particular? Count me out,although I admit I could probably buy into somesort of junior/puppy title - nah, make it a “cer-tificate,” not that anything comes readily to mindon what the requirements for it should be.

As for two more Group placements and Re-serve Best in Show: Count me in.

I don’t think they’re game changers, but onthe premise they could do some good, they’refine by me. Giving two more exhibitors a chanceto take home Group placement ribbons may beimpetus enough to keep a few more new GrandChampions competing. Good.

Reserve Best in Show is a bit different. Whothe judge thinks is second bestwill now be known. I’m goodwith that as well… althoughthe crack a friend made aboutReserve Best got a chuckleout of me, “the judge shoulduse both hands when point-ing to the Reserve Best, ifthey’re close together it was aclose decision; if they’re wideapart…” You get the idea.

I also think AKC deservesfull credit for all these propos-als. It shows a commitmentto the notion the show systemwill benefit from “enhance-ments,” for wont of a betterword. Call it building on amodel of minimal cost impactfor clubs, potential increasedentries and sustaining involve-

ment in the sport… the model the GCH gives allindications of proving out.

There is a lot to be said for that. These arenot our grandfathers’ times. Identifying andtrying ideas must be lauded.

So, what else should be done to boostshows? Let me know.

“The reality isAKCcontinuesto recognizemorenewbreeds. That’sexactly right as faras I’mconcerned.I believe our bestinterests are bestservedwhen“new”breeds becomeAKCbreeds.”

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Because the program is strictly voluntary for kennel clubsat the present, interested kennel clubs will have to planahead to participate in the program. Since participation inthe activity qualifies as a major activity for the club, this isan idea that has come of age-no pun intended.When one

considers that usually there are any numbers of pee wee puppies ona show grounds, why not give these beginners an opportunity for awonderful learning experience that is stress free? After all, they willbe judged by volunteer judges who want to gain experience andcomponent credentials while hopefully enjoying the memory ofpuppy breath the way breeders always do. The fact is that nothingin the world is better preparation for the future of a potential winnerthan the gentle judging hand of someone who cares.

Such judges can be judges of other breeds as well as profession-al handlers, not necessarily one on the regular slate. I personally likethe fact that exhibitors will open their babies’mouths because themouth of teething puppies should be handled with a tender touch.Puppies with undescended testicles will not be excused even thoughthe condition will be recorded inthe judge’s book. Since puppy-friendly judges need judge only20 dogs per hour, there is ampletime for misbehaving babies tohave more than one chance toget it right!

Billed as a “special attraction”this event is also open to peewees from the Miscellaneousclass and Foundation stock aspi-rants. Miscellaneous winners willbe eligible for Best Four-to-Six month Puppy in Show as well as thewinners of the seven groups-a healthy start to the eventual addingof more groups to accommodate the various new breeds. All pup-pies must have a litter registration number. The breeds will not bejudged in the same ring or by the same judge as the regular breedjudging on the day. So far 20 kennel clubs have opted to includethese new special attractions with more to come as clubs becomemore aware of the program.

In addition, AKC is using its computers to best advantage inpriming the pump for this new endeavor by sending actual invita-tions to compete to new puppy owners. Whereas the Grand Cham-pion program introduced last spring appealed to seasoned fancierswith older dogs that were already champions, this programmay verywell serve to induce pet-owning newcomers to become part of oursport-even eventually working to delay neutering a little as they testthe waters. The invitations are from both AKC and the local kennelclub with pertinent contact information available to assist with all

BY PAT TROTTER

With the blessings of allacross the sport,AKC’snewpilot program toinclude puppies four tosixmonths of age in dogshowcompetition is off to asuccessful start. January trialruns for the newactivitiesrepresented close to five percent of the total entry atDogFanciers of (Portland)Oregon and theOaklandMIKennelClub shows.

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Bob SteinYou just train your eye and evaluate thedog as previously. You of course wouldcheck the set and carriage of the tail.

KarolynnMcAteerWhat a great question, and particularlyrelevant formehaving justwatchednu-merous formerly “only docked” breedsat Spaniel Club.As a judge, my role is to judge with amind to breeding stock. As such, ifmy hands and eyes are pleased with adog right up to the moment it reachesthe correct croup and tail set, then Iconsider I have had my hands on agood dog. I will consider the tail a faultif I must, but surely a tailthat could be legally corrected at birthor anytime thereafter, is minorwhen compared to no forechest, astraight shoulder and/or long hocks.As we import dogs to strengthen ourgene pools, we surely have to take intoconsideration the differences we willencounter along the way and remem-ber that the “get” of undocked sires ordams can be remedied in early pup-pyhood. As long as no AKC approvedstandard calls for disqualification, forme it’s a minor cosmetic fault.

Margo KlinglerI will defer to the American standard asit is written at the time of the assign-ment. If non- docking is written in to arevised standard, I would consider theexhibit.

Marilyn SpachtFirst, you need to know how the “tail” isaddressed in the Standard of the Breedbeing judged. If a particular tail is calledfor then you are obliged to judge in ac-

Don SturzOf course the first references to con-sult are the breed standards. I judge16 breeds in which a docked tail is thenorm. However, the standards for thesebreeds differ greatly with regard to howthey detail or emphasize the feature.Only one of these standards indicatesthat the tail “must” be docked. Mostindicate that the tail is docked. A fewallow for both a natural or docked tailwith varying degrees of detail. And forone breed which is traditionally dockedhere, the standard does not mentiondocking at all. My position is that thedock is a humanly imposed feature that,in the breeds I judge at breed level, ismainly for esthetics. Although I preferhaving the option to dock as a breederbecause of the esthetic I like to pro-duce as a final product of my efforts, asa judge I tend to not find an issue withnatural tails. I place greater value on theset and carriage of the tail. Those in-volved in breeds where the dock is forfunctional reasons given the work thebreed was originally meant to do opensup a different conversation which Iwill leave to those experts. The worldis a much smaller place and it benefitsthe breeding aspect of dogs for us tobe able to import dogs from countrieswhere docking is not permitted, havethem exhibited, and enhance aware-ness of the qualities a breed’s gene poolin other countries has to offer. In actualexperience, I have only been confrontedwith the issue a few times as a judge inbreeds that called for only a docked tailhere but are undocked in other parts ofthe world. Honestly, there were featuresof much greater value to me on thosegiven days that made the presence of anatural tail inconsequential.

This question is directed to people in their role as primarilybeing a judge--next week the same question will be directed topeople primarily as breeders:With a greater influx of undocked tails appearing inthe rings inBreeds thatwere previously dockedhowas a judge are youhandling this newdynamic?

Many years ago when I was a child,

unhealthy. My mother turned to mar-garine and used it for years. I wouldnot touch the stuff today. Dogs weregreat bed warmers in Medeival timesand still are today. Maybe the ding-bat that spent all this time doing thisstudy should look into the unhealthi-ness of sleeping with their significantother. They might wind up with a lot

We’ve always had dogs in the bed-room. Since taking up with my pres-

there hasn’t been a dog on my bed- when he’s home!Would I banish myGreyhound who keeps me company

No, I have not. My dogs do not sleepwith me every night but when they

Since I have toy dogs, I have at leastthree in bed with me on those occa-

I maintain that sleeping with certain

healthy.While the headlines aboutbubonic-plague-carrying bedmatesare catchy, the study really looked atcases where relatively rare conditionslike meningitis were contracted. The

cord with the written Standard regard-less of your opinion to this increasingproblem. If the written wording is “tobe docked”or “docked” then I would ex-amine the dog/bitch and then excuse,writing- “Tail, does not conform to BreedStandard”. The problem of the long tailsbeing shown should be addressed bythe Breed Club effected for clarification.

CindyVogelsYou asked for my opinion as a judge, butI had to include a second answer, too,as my opinion as a breeder affects myopinion as a judge. No breed for whichI’m approved lists a non-docked tail asa disqualification and, when judging, Iconsider the whole dog. I believe thattail set-on and carriage are far more in-tegral to breed type than length. I haverewarded many un-docked dogs fromtraditionally docked breeds. In fact, lastweekend in California, I carried a beauti-ful full-tailed Swedish English Cocker toBOB over specials. The rest of the story...The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Clubof America asked the judges’ educationcommittee to come up with wording tochange the SCWT standard to allow foran un-docked tail. The three of us (GayDunlap, Gary Vlachos and myself ) werevery much in favor of the revision, sight-ing the importance of including non-docked European dogs in the US showring. We also added verbiage which de-scribes the carriage and set of the tail,recognizing the importance of thosecharacteristics in Soft Coated Wheatensover tail length. The revision was ap-proved by the membership and is re-flected in the current standard.

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and welfare. Much of the knee-jerkreaction to the television programmethat now needs no further referencethan its initials – PDE – was deemedunnecessary and ill timed and manybreeders feel that their ruling bodycould have done more to get the mes-sage across to the pet-buying publicthat the vast majority of people whobreed and show dogs are genuine,dedicated dog lovers. Pure andsimple.

The attempts to appease thosewho criticise the sport have nowreached a highly emotive situationwhere a veterinarian is required toverify the fact that a dog is suffi-ciently sound and healthy if it is a) toreceive its Championship title havingwon three Challenge Certificates, orb) compete in the group having wonBest of Breed. That is, of course, ifthe dog happens to be one of fifteen“high profile” breeds, the criteria forwhich seems to be as vague as it ismysterious.

The Kennel Club ChairmanRonnie Irving has already apolo-gised publicly for using the word“normal” when referring to breedssuch as his own Border Terriers, thusby inference suggesting that somebreeds were “abnormal”. This mayhave been an unfortunate slip of thetongue but when you are treading ontoes you have to be ultra-careful thatevery word is measured. Either waythe decision to bring in veterinar-ians to basically check on the workperformed by people with a lifetime’s

Recent years have seen the sport change in many waysthat we would rather not have ever anticipated. Whatwas once perceived as a helpful and constructivemethodof comparing livestock owned by stockmen, landownersand gentlefolk, is now seen as a hobby indulged in bybrutal eccentrics who care little for their animals’ welfareand relish in procreating the bizarre and unnatural.

Thanks to the efforts of cleverlyorganised bodies that wouldsee the end of our sport in aperfect world, that is how a large

percentage of the general public now viewus and the sport we hold so dear.

Sadly many of the moves that havebeen made by governing bodies – notablythe Kennel Club in London – to merelyinstill responsible breeding practices havebeen perceived by the outside world asattempts to control ruthless fanatics whohold little regard for their dogs’ health

BY ANDREW BRACE

BraceYourself experience and the approval of the

governing body to create Championshas not sat easily with many.

The mood of the moment, which-ever country you happen to be in, isthat we are inhabiting a world that isunder close scrutiny and the targetfor a cleverly and subtly organisednetwork of extremists who will stopat nothing to achieve their own ends.These are not relaxing times.

One of the biggest dangers ofthe fit-for-function mania is not thathealthy dogs will win; that has beenthe aim of any self respecting judgefor years. The danger is that dogs willbe selected for major awards by virtueof qualities that may not in any waybe related to their breed. Of coursewe want our Best of Breed winners tobe happy, healthy, fit and long-lived,capable of withstanding heat and coldand capable of enjoying an active daywhatever the situation. But we alsowant them to look like their breed,proudly wearing a badge of honourthat says to the world they are out-standing examples of their particularrace; the result of years of discerningand thoughtful breeding practices.

We cannot allow ineffectualjudging to be explained away in theinterests of pursuing political correct-ness whilst at the same time turningour backs on the generations of breed-ing that defined a breed with all itscharacteristics, most of these charac-teristics being function-related.

Down-faced Boxers, flat-toppedWhippets, nosey Pekingese, scissor-bite Bulldogs and straight-tailed Pugslack TYPE. They fail to display fea-tures that are essential in creating thevery look of a breed and whilst theymay be happy and healthy, do theyhave a place at the top of a winningline-up at a conformation show?

Yes of course we must remindourselves about the nuts and bolts ofthe dogs we choose. But we must alsoremember the responsibility we haveto maintain these breeds as they havebeen handed down to us. This is allabout having our cake and eating it!

We should tell ourselves thisevery single day, whilst at the sametime thanking our lucky stars that weare not in charge of security at eitherWestminster or Crufts. That is a jobno sane person would seek with themood of moment. Be on your guard.

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Guardians or OwnersThe discussion about the terminology concerning pets and people has been a topicof controversy among animal rights groups, veterinary groups and legal entities forseveral years. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has issued severalpapers and warnings on the consequences to veterinarians should laws in their indi-vidual states include guardianship as the term legally used to describe the relation-ship between pets and people.

Guardianship arose in the law as a means of protecting children from abuse orneglect. Until the first state to pass a “guardianship” law for animals, little was thoughtabout it. Rhode Island instituted a “guardianship”clause in its animal welfare legisla-tion about ten years ago. In that state the terms guardianship and ownership areused interchangeably. However, since then, several other states and cities withinstates have passed “guardianship” laws. AVMA has taken a firm stand against the useof this term to describe the relationship between man and domestic animals. Specificinstances could arise if the relationship between people and animals change. Sup-pose a dog needs a medical procedure which the owner cannot afford to pay, or doesnot believe it is in the animal’s best interest. The owner under most laws has the rightto make decisions on behalf of the animal. If the owner is considered the guardianof the animal, who then makes the decision concerning its welfare? Does it becomethe veterinarian, some neighbor down the street who chooses to interfere? Or someanimal rights group with an agenda?

Ownership is clear. It has been part ofWestern culture for centuries. Guardianshiphas a nice ring to it, but could lead to fuzzy thinking which could be damaging tothe animal, to the person in charge of the animal and to the veterinarian who treatsthe animal. If the animal is no longer considered property, then the owner becomesthe guardian, who becomes the client?What role does the veterinarian play in thisscenario?

One more insidious thing to look out for in your local and state legislative propos-als. (DVM Newsmagazine, January 2011)

BY CONNIE VANACORE

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AVMARevises Veterinary OathAVMA has taken a rarely used step and created new languagefor the veterinarian’s oath. The revised section of the oath,taken by all veterinarians upon graduation, includes a newphrase on animal welfare. The new section reads: “Beingadmitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I sol-emnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for thebenefit of society through the protection of animal healthand welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, theconservation of animal resources, the promotion of publichealth, and the advancement of medical knowledge.”

The previous oath made no mention of animal welfare,and was proposed by AVMA’s AnimalWelfare Committee andpassed by the Executive Board last November.

New Procedure for GDV PreventionGastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a deadly disease affectingmostly large and giant breed dogs. It is characterized by suddenonset, swelling and twisting of the stomach. Symptoms often startsuddenly and progress rapidly into life threatening situations.Some owners of large breed dogs take preventive measures bysurgically tacking the stomach to the intestinal wall in a procedurecalled gastropexy. This may be done either with open surgery orlaparoscopy. A new technique is being developed, called endos-copy assisted gastropexy. According to the scientists involved inresearching the procedure, it is minimally invasive, reliable andmuch quicker. Further studies are needed, but it is a techniquewhich could prevent many cases of GDV from ever developing.(Veterinary Medicine, January 2011)

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Sahuaro State Kennel Club I & IIBichon FriseGCh. Saks Hamelot Little Drummer BoyJudge Mrs. Ann Savory BolusJudge Mr. Roger HartingerOwners B. Weidner, L. Darman, K. Griffin, C. RugglesHandler Scott Sommer

Boardwalk Kennel ClubSamoyedGCh. Mcmagic’s Candied Ham Of Pebble RunJudge Mrs. Lydia C. HutchinsonOwners Amy & Andrew Green & Patty McAllenHandler Andrew Green

Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club I & IIMalteseGCh. Ta-Jon’s Just Being SillyJudge Mrs. Houston ClarkJudge Mrs. Keke KahnOwners Tim Lehman & Tammy SimonHandler Tim Lehman

Hobbs New Mexico Kennel Club - SundayCavalier King Charles SpanielGCh. Mile Tree Northern Star At ShermontJudge Mrs. Jo-Anne PaulkOwners Dr. Bruce and Shirley Henry and Betsy GeorgeHandler Clint Livingston

Conyers Kennel Club of GeorgiaLawrenceville Kennel ClubPugGCh. Caper’s Sirius EndeavorJudge Mr. Raymond V. Filburn JrJudge Mr. Robert J. WhitneyOwners Phillip & Carol FisherHandler Linda G. Rowell

Abilene Kennel ClubRough CollieGCh. Gentry’s BraveheartJudge Mr. Bart MillerOwners Patti Gordon, Dr. Gerard Nash, Laurie Jeff GreerHandler Laurie Jeff Greer

Golden Gate Kennel ClubWelsh TerrierCh. Bruhil’s First LadyJudge Mrs. Mareth KippOwners Bruce Schwartz, Richard Berg and Samantha Curran.Handler Wood Wornall

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What year did you startshowing dogs and whatbreeds were they?

Which dog no longer beingshown would you liked tohave shown or owned?

Why do you think mostpeople want to judge?

Who are your non-dogheros or heroines exclusiveof immediate relatives?

If you could change onething about your relation-ship what would it be?

How would you describeyourselves in personal ads?

Do you think there are toomany dog shows?

Which are your three favor-ite dog shows?

Do you think there shouldbe a limit on the number oftimes a dog may be exhib-ited in a year?

How do you react topeople flying in and outof shows on the sameweekend?

M: Scottish Terrier “Toby”1967 clipped with a #7 bladeJ: 1988, my own Doberman ‘Holly’ Shartasia’s Hooray for Hollywood

M: Torn between the IrishWater Spaniel Ch Oak Tree’s Irishtocrat(Dugan) & the Kerry Blue Ch. Torums Scarf MichaelJ: Any Marienburg Doberman

M: Free lunch ?J: I think there are a number of reasons but I do think that deep downmost peoplewho judge do so because they love the sport of purebred dogs and want to stay in-volved and to contribute beyond their handling and/or breeding years.

M: Barack ObamaJ: Eunice Kennedy and Florence Nightingale

M: I plead the 5thJ: OMG, where do I start

M: CertifiableJ: Unavailable

M: Way too many or not enough good dogs and qual-ity judges to go aroundJ: I do indeed.

M: Montgomery,Westminster, any National. Dog shows are so differentnowadays, exhibitors do not want to compete..... most would rather get a“win” than truly show side by side against the best in their breed or group.I long for outdoor ‘Santa Barbara-like’ shows where everyone shows up nomatter who is judging, or who is winning.... you just have to be there.J: Westminster, Montgomery County, Crufts

M: You cannot legislate common sense, not all dogs or handlers are the same.J: I agree with Maripi...there is no single number that applies to all dogs.

M: This is complicated, it has become a numbers game. Judging panels aremind blowing on a regular basis. Between the unknown “new” to an amaz-ing number of foreign judges to the known “not”good judges (yes we havethem), handlers have to do what they get paid to do.... WIN. The accumulatedtotals are most important, Top dogs have to go to 180 plus shows a year nowto be in the running...... Whether it is BIS at International or Umpqua KC makesno difference in the stats. I’m so glad I’m retired!!!!J: I think it is dangerous and puts people and dogs at unnecessary risk.

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Ch. Slyfox Sneaks A PeekBreeders

Joan & Mark Taggart

Multiple All Breed Best In Show & Specialty Winner

OwnerJ. W. SmithAbsolutely Smooth Fox Terriers

HandlersEdward & Lesley BoyesGrass Valley, California

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Robert AmenDelegatePort Chester Obedience Training Club

Education:Stuyvesant H.S. – 1954 grad.City College of New York –1960 grad.Columbia University, Gradu-ate Faculties(New York State Regents Fel-lowship)

Business Experience:I started my career in 1960 asa News Assistant in the busi-ness news department of theNew York Times; moved on toBell Telephone Labs (A.T.&T.research lab), writing for the

employee newspaper and magazine. Moved on to U.S. Industries,Inc. (New York-based industrial conglomerate), where I worked inWashington D.C, as their “Washington Representative”, primarily asliaison with Kennedy administration; promoted to vice president—public affairs.

Duringmid-1960’s and 1970’s, was public and investor relationsexecutive for General Time Corporation; then was hired by D.F. King& Co., Wall Street advisory firm as a vice president; moved to Com-bustion Engineering, Inc., a major manufacturing firm ($3 billion an-nual sales), responsible for internal and external communications(public affairs, investor relations, employee info…etc), and eventu-ally, corporate marketing (1969-1975), as corporate vice president,marketing and communications. I was hired by Gulf & Western In-dustries (owner of Paramount Pictures, Simon & Shuster publish-ing…); and then moved on in 1977 to Norton Simon, Inc. (diversifiedconglomerate comprising Hunt & Wesson foods, Max Factor Cos-metics, Halston, Avis and Canada Dry beverages).

In 1980, started Amen & Associates financial public relationsfirm headquartered in Greenwich, CT. Major clients included GerberProducts, GTE Corp., A.T.&.T., Campbell Soup, New Zealand Telecom,Church & Dwight (Arm & Hammer). All of these clients were seek-ing to broaden their impact on key audiences (investors, media, andgeneral public.

I sold the firm in 1992 to Ketchum Public Relations (later sold toOmnicom Corp., a major advertising agency), one of the top publicrelations firms in the U.S. I was soon elected a Partner and Presi-dent, Global Corporate Practice, responsible for activities worldwidein 13 offices. Clients included FedEx, Campbell Soup, Genentech, A.T.

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&.T. I retired in December, 2002, but continued as a con-sultant to the firm.

During this period, I was elected to the Board of Direc-tors of theNational Investor Relations Institute, a nationalprofessional (over 3,000 members) not-for-profit orga-nization, and served for four years. I was elected Chair-man of the Board and Chief Executive in 1988/89.

Dog Experience:I acquired my first purebred dog, a Scottish Terrier, some45 years ago, but was not able to focus on any activitieswith my dogs because of my busy schedule. My seriousefforts in the dog world began in the 1990’s, when I ac-quired my first Australian Shepherd, a bitch that I trainedfor obedience competition. She eventually earned an AKCand Australian Club of America (ASCA) Obedience TrialChampionship. Since then I have earned an OTCH on threeother dogs, two Aussies and a Golden Retriever. One ofthe Aussies, OTCH Beau Geste Saranade in Blu UDX8, isranked #5 in OTCH all-time in points within the AustralianShepherd breed. I train my dogs in tracking and agility,and my young Golden Retriever competes is Dock Diving.

During this period, I also became an AKC Obediencejudge through Utility.

I have qualified for the AKC National Obedience Invi-tational, held in conjunction with the Eukanuba NationalDog Show, for seven years in a row; in one of those years, Iqualified with two Aussies (ranked as the #1 and #3 Auss-ies in the country in OTCH points).

I have also shown in conformation with an Aussie (ChOTCH Arboretum’s Andropogon UDX2), Golden Retrieverand an Afghan. The Afghan also competed in lure cours-ing, and earned her Senior Courser title in 2008.

I served on the Board of Directors of the United StatesAustralian Shepherd Association, a member club; and theBoard of Directors of the Port Chester Obedience TrainingClub, White Plains, New York, with over 300 members. Asthe club’s Obedience Training Director, I taught a numberof competition classes, and was responsible for its sevenpaid instructors. I stepped down from that post in 2006, tobecome the club’s Delegate; in that same year, I was ap-pointed a member of the Delegate’s Standing Committeeon Obedience, Tracking and Agility.

In that time, I have written two articles on obediencesubjects for Perspectives. I also am on the editorial boardof Front & Finish magazine (obedience trainers), and acolumnist for that publication. I also wrote the Obediencecolumn for two years for the U.S. Australian ShepherdAssociation award-winning publication, The Journal. InCONTINUED ON PAGE 158

Editor’s NoteTHE DOG NEWS annual questionnaire for the Di-rectors running for the Board Election, which willtake place on March 15th for the Class of 2015,is presented for your edification. This QUESTION-NAIRE, which has been conducted for at least thelast twenty consecutive years, is intended to pro-vide the concerned members of AKC’s constituentsan insight into the thinking and philosophies of allthe candidates seeking Board positions. DOG NEWScannot guarantee nor certify the accuracy of the an-

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swers nor the positions taken by any one individual. The purpose ofthis exercise is, as it always has been, to educate the Fancy aboutthose running for the Board and the positions they take on issuesvital to the survival of AKC specifically. Any other interpretation isclearly intended to cast doubt upon the legitimacy of this exercisewhich your Editors and the author of this questionnaire loudly andstrongly decry. Those running are the three Delegates nominatedby the Board’s Nominating Committee--Robert Amen, Steven Glad-stone and sitting Director Kenneth Marden. From the floor are Dr.Carmen Battaglia, Karen Burgess, John Ronald and Daniel Smyth.

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Our appreciation to Judge Mr. Charles Olvis for this group honor.

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Home being THE GARDEN and environs, whichof course is not the most pleasant of thoughtssince that area of town is anything but a gour-met’s delight. But I will stretch that notion outto include parts of SOHO, nearby theatre dis-trict and the Flatiron district, thereby includ-

ing some of the top new places in the City to enjoy. Keepin mind of course that those three areas are comparativelyeasy to travel to if you are at hotels in the Garden area and inmany cases more than walkable if you are in the mood andthe weather is cooperating.

As an aside for those of you so anxious for an advancedreading of THE BITE I have asked Chris King, our computerguru, to put THE BITE on our web site as soon as it is finalized.That’s the best I can do so that hopefully it will be on thewebFebruary 3rd or 4th at the latest. Sorry but that’s the best Icould do this year at any rate--Here we go again--

MOST CONVENIENTTOTHE GARDEN

Well as prosaic and tome as boring a place too but themost convenient and with the best food of course isNICK AND STEF’S STEAKHOUSE right within the Gar-

den. The steaks are good, service more than adequate andan easy winner-that is if you want to people watch the samepeople you have been competing against all weekend to saynothing of all year. Reservations a must 212-563-4444. Onlya few blocks from the Garden is KEENS STEAKHOUSE-one ofthe oldest in the City and still one of the best! Try the PubRoom there. Start with anOldOverholt rye, stirred 100 times--never shaken-- then dig into the best clams ever followedby mutton chops, prime rib hash or even the steak tartare-at72 West 36th Street 212-947-3636. Then of course there arethe two hot, hot restaurants at THE ACE HOTEL-THE BRESLINBAR ANDDINING ROOM andTHE JOHNDORRY OYSTER BAR-address is 1196 Broadway on the corner ofWest 29th Street-both are great for lunch or dinner but I warn you neither takereservations. A young, ‘with-it’ crowd at both but the waitscan be intolerable at times. The Onion and Bone Marrowsoup at the Breslin is a meal unto itself while the oysters atJohn Dorry, if you are an oyster lover, can not be beat as is all

What with the cold andsnowy weather which hasplagued most of the Midwestand Northeastern Statesand with more “wintry”conditions predicted thisyear’s BITE OF THE APPLEwill be geared towards stayingcloser to home!


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Do you have any plans once you age-out?I plan on attending college to study business. After collegegraduation, I would like to become a professional handler &continue breeding Australian Shepherds. I want to carry onthe Thornapple Aussie tradition. I do know that my futurewill in one way or another involve purebred dogs!

Do you compete in any other AKC events?If so, which?At this time, I do not. I have always wanted to do Obedience,Agility or Rally and admire those who do. I find myself toobusy with conformation events & school to find time forany other activities. I am sure my Aussies would love to doherding. I hope in the future I will be able to participate inother events.

What, if anything, have you learned fromcompeting in junior showmanship?I have learned good manners, good sportsmanship andpunctuality! I have learned to act independently, take careof my responsibilities and to plan ahead. It has helped mewith ring procedures and how to be professional. I havelearned it is important to present my dog to its very bestand to present myself to my very best not only in the ringbut in my everyday life. I also learn a lot by watching myfellow junior handlers show different breeds which will helpwhen I become a professional handler.

How did you become involved in the sport?My Mom and my Aunt Ellen have bred and shown AustralianShepherds for many years under the Thornapple name. Igrew up with the dogs and have attended dog shows sincethe time I was born. When I was a toddler, I had a collectionof stuffed dogs of many breeds I would take to the shows. Ihad my own “set up” which had a tiny grooming table & armalong with a small stool. I also had my own tack box filled withbrushes, spray bottles, powder and a blow dryer. My momtells me I spent hours grooming and showing my “exhibits.” Iguess you can say I was born into the sport!

What is your favorite dog show moment?Isn’t every moment at a dog show something to remember?My favorite moment would have to be when I was 8 yearsold. I showed my 9 month old Aussie puppy, Jayde, to bestof breed over specials and also won a group 3 at the Mt.Pleasant, Michigan dog show!

Do you have a mentor or someone you lookup to in the sport?There are many people who have helped me throughout mydog show career. My Mom and Aunt Ellen have made thebiggest impact on my dog show life. Another big influence ismy “dog show” mom, Vikki.There are also many professionalhandlers I have had the opportunity to help with groomingand handling.They have given me advice and wonderfulopportunities to experience different breeds.

What is the best advice you can give tocurrent and potential juniors?Don’t ever give up! The show isn’t over until the ribbonsare handed out. Keep a positive attitude.Win or lose, goodsportsmanship is the best policy. If you have a bad day justremember there is always another dog show. Learn from yourmistakes. And no matter what, enjoy and love your dog!

What would you like junior judges to knowmost when judging juniors?Always remember that we are the future of the sport. Do notjudge us in a rush.The junior handling ring is where we learnand grow into good handlers. Judge how we present ourdogs, not how our dogs free bait or how well they meet thebreed standard. If a dog is challenging us and we are able tocontrol and present him to the best of our ability, we shouldbe judged for it.The ability to show a difficult dog should beconsidered good handling skill. Not all breeds/dogs are pushbutton.

BY KIMBERLY SILVA GARRETT

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Multiple Group, Best In Show and Specialty Winning

Ch. Winfall I Dream Of Style

OwnersKeith & Cheryl RobbinsGeorge & Barbara AdkinsTina PorterLee StantonJorge Pinson

BreedersTina PorterLee Stanton

HandlerMichael Shepherd

Assisted By Dottie James

Judge Mr. Arley Hussin

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Style...It’s Not Just A Fashion Statement,

It’s A Way Of Life

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Judge Mr. Charles Olvis

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“Ithink you need to know why you’re doingwhat you do in dogs. The people whoare in dogs for a long period of time doit because it’s not about the winning—it’s

about the dogs. Your goal should be to make betterdogs. I think there’s something to be said aboutreminding oneself that it’s not about the ribbons,it’s about making the dogs better. You hear peopletalk about the 5-year horizon in dogs. It’s becausesome people get frustrated after they’ve won all theribbons they want—that’s what it was all about forthem. There’s a ‘career path’ in dogs, a life path ifyou will, that surrounds the fact that you’re tryingto make better dogs and enjoy being part of thisfraternity or community of people who love dogs. Ifit’s the ribbons you’re after, ultimately you’ll have anitch you can’t scratch.”—Séan McCarthy

I had the distinct honor and pleasure to sit inSéan’s office in Manhattan in December to havean inspiring interview. Séan is the CEO of AssuredGuaranty, a firm that guarantees bond issues. It’s aprosperous company and Séan has done very well

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rushing everywhere with things to do, cabs running downpedestrians who are trying to beat the lights. Here, on the28th floor, you are surrounded by glass, wood, and beauty.Wonderful contemporary art hangs on the walls. It’s quiet.I’ve thought about this place a lot since I was there. It’s aplace for great thinking. If I ever want to sit sometime and

AnInterviewwithSéanMcCarthyChiefRingStewardandaVicePresidentofWestminsterKennelClub

Member of theWestminsterBoard of Gov-ernors, SéanMcCarthy

for himself. What’s remarkable is thathe’s used some of his success to makea mark in the dog world with the aim ofbettering every breed he’s been involvedwith.

When the elevator doors openon the 28th floor of 31 West 52ndStreet, one is ushered into a differentworld. Down below, there is the usualchaos of midtown Manhattan. People

have great thoughts, this would be the place to do it.The receptionist directed me to a comfortable spot to wait for “Mr.

McCarthy”. I wandered over to the floor-to-ceiling windows and lookedout toward Rockefeller Center. This part of Manhattan has alwaysenergized me. There are lots of exciting places in Manhattan, but herein midtown is where the heart pumps and the blood courses throughthe veins. Looking down on it heightened the feeling. Behind me, anopen staircase led up to the next floor. I never saw what was there, butI’ll bet the view is magnificent. I hope I can go back one day just to visitthe floor above. Maybe it will inspire even greater thoughts….

Séan McCarthy bounded around the corner of the receptionist’sstation. I’ve known Séan for a while—certainly not decades, but a shorttime. Every time I’ve seen him he’s wearing a huge smile that lights upeverything around him. He’s not only a happy person, but a positivethinker with a clear sense of direction. He’s an inspiring person,someone who moves you to want to leap onto the high road with him.He makes you feel as if there’s plenty of room to join him.

You’ll find Séan’s name in the Westminster catalog, listed as the ChiefRing Steward of Westminster Kennel Club. He is also a Vice Presidentof WKC, as well as a member of the Board of Governors. In the dogworld, clubs are often scrounging to get stewards for their shows. It’squite different for Westminster. “Our waiting list is very long,” he toldme. “We try to give assignments in the fairest way possible”. Indeed, astewarding assignment at Westminster is a big honor.

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handlerslarry corneliusmarcelo veras

breederseugene z. zaphirismatthew h. stander

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ownerscarolyn kochvictor malzoni, jr.

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the nation’snumber one* skye terrierandnumber three*among all terriers 2010

winner of 26best in showsand over100 group firsts

we are honoredthat breeder-judgemr. walter goodmanselected Buddy as the firstskye terrier he has everawarded a best in show.

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At the inception of this event even RonMenaker and the American Kennel Clubmost likely never realized just what thisevent would become in such a short spanof time. Each year it continues to get better

and better. Many, many dog people from every cornerof the globe say it is their favorite show in the worldtoday.

The reason that it appeals to somany people is thatit encompasses so many different areas of purebreddogs. It does not rely on its already proven laurels, butcontinues to add and improve itself. It is hard to con-ceive what this event might be like twenty years fromnow. All of the existing components are refined andimproved each year.

Most of us only look at the big picture and do notrealize all the different events that go into making upthis total dog show. Besides the regular part of theregular show it has reached out and concentrated onso many aspects of the fancy that we do not realize. Itnow is the Invitational for both the National Obedience

BY DESMOND J. MURPHY

and Agility shows of America. The Meet The Breeds has become a major part ofreaching out to the public. Here they can come and talk to breeders from justabout every breed and learn if a particular breed will meet their lifestyle. Notonly does it encourage people to buy a purebred dog, but it prevents them frommaking the mistake of buying the wrong breed. When the public goes to a petshow they sometimes buy a cute little puppy on impulse without realizing justhow much care this breed will require as an adult. So often these impulse buy-ers ended up placing these mature dogs in a shelter. While visiting at the Mal-tese booth, I witnessed a young man that was enamored by the beauty of theMaltese in spectacular show condition. It was very carefully explained just howmuch time, effort and years of expertise has to go into keeping the dog lookinglike this. When I mentioned that he most likely would want to keep the dogclipped down, his reply was that he wanted the dog because of the beautifulhair. He inquired if he would have to brush the hair every week to keep it look-ing like the one he was viewing. This is just one example of why the Meet theBreeds is so valuable to educating the would be owners of dogs, whether from abreeder, pet shop or shelter.

The AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE)are awards given in the five different areas of Search andRescue, Service, Exemplary Companion, LawEnforcementandTherapy. These awards are only given to AKC registra-ble breeds. This helps educate the public to the value ofpurebred dogs andwhat an intricate part dogs play in thelives of so many people. These awards act as a reminderto the diehard exhibitors just howmuch good these dogsdo. “Cassius”, a German Shepherd, received the Searchand Rescue award. This wonderful German Shepherd isalso a certified therapy dog. Cassius has worked in thedevastation caused by Katrina, Ivan and he gave much

needed comfort to both the volunteers and victims during the disaster in Haiti.Cassius and his owner have been recognized with a Congressional Commenda-tion for their exceptional work. This is just one example of the great works theseACE recipients do for all of mankind. Even our own renowned “Rufus”has doneso much more than we realize. During the great career culminating with beingcrowned BIS at Westminster, we all know what a great example he has been foranti-specific breed legislation. He continues to work very hard as a therapy dog.Nobody within the sport will ever realize just howmany lives Rufus has touched.The first time I ever saw this dog I was confident he would be a great winner. Iwould never have been able to comprehend what a great “star” he would beoutside of the dog show world. His real value in life is just howmany people hehas touched outside of the show world. But it was his great career that openedmany doors for his valuable therapy work and ambassador for legislation. It is agreat shame thatwe cannot reach out tomore of the public just howmuch gooddogs do for mankind as a whole.

In the short spanof one decade it is amazinghow the showhas become the premier dog event of theworld today.

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It was a case of one would win one week and then the nextthe other would and take the lead. The end result could havebeenverydifficult if l, theKerry’shandler, hadn’tbeen judging

at the final two shows of the year. But hindsight is a great thing,andwhowould have guessed three years ago, when l acceptedto judge, that l would be put in that position.

My last report l gave the LKA and so you would alreadyknow that ‘Nora’ the Chinese Crested won the final points togive her the title. ChVanitonia Unwrapped is owned by Lee CoxandTom Isherwood. The famousVanitonia kennel was foundedin the 1960’s by the late Roger Stone and Graham Thompsonand now carried on by Le & Tom. ‘Nora’ is homebred, her damCh/Swedish/Norwegian Ch Vanitonia Tickled Pink, who aftergaining her UK title spent a year in Sweden and when she re-turned to the UK was in whelp to, a little shown, Sun-Hee’s Ty-son, of which Nora is one of the two resulting puppies.

With just 3 points behind her is Phil Davies Kerry Blue ChPerrisblu Kennislans Chelsey, usually handled by myself. She

BY GEOFF CORISH

I don’t think I can ever remember the award of Top DogAll Breeds 2010 being as close as it was last year. Evenmore so when you consider that it was two bitches thathave been in contention for the whole year, no rivalcoming anywhere close to these two remarkable animals.

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and sired by the Japanese imported Ch/Jap Ch Drakesleat JPTrierWinshoten ex Ch Drakesleat Ethics Girl.

In fifth place and topping the working group, and for thesecond year in succession, is the brindle Boxer male Ch/IrishChWinuwuk Lust at First Sight. Recently taking the breed’s ccrecord, hewasbredbyMarionWardDavies/TimHutchings andalso his handler Julie Brown. It was a great loss to the breedwhen Marion died during 2010. Another that is homebredby twoWinuwuk’s Ch Lust at First Sight ex his granddaughterStory Book.

Two dogs share sixth place and one of them is Victor Mal-zoni’s Brazilian owned Wire Fox Terrier Ch Travella Starlord.Bred by Bill Brown-Cole and handled by Richard Allen, he isbred from a long line Travella’s by Bills father. W.Brown Cole(snr)

In joint place with the Wire is John Cullen’s imported Ger-man Shepherd Dog Ch Elmo vom Huhnegrab. He was bred inGermany by Heinz Scheerer and is by the Crufts BOB winnerZamp vomThermodos, who also won the seiger title. His damwas bred by Brendon Laing and from two Perrisblu’s,

Perrisblu Emperor and Perrisblu Miss Ele. This is thesecond time Phil has won the top terrier award, theother being Ele’s dam and Emperors sister, the fa-mous Ch Perrisblu Royal Fern. The first time she wasshown was the National Terrier and l was the judgeof the puppy stakes and l liked her as soon as l sawher and won the final on the day. In 2008 she wonher first certificate as a puppy and she qualified forthe final of Pup of the Year in 2009. I took over thehandling at Crufts in 2010 when she won the breedunder Geir Flyckt Pederson and group 3 under JackWatson. She then went on to take the National Ter-rier BIS award from Stuart Plane, every terrier man’sdream. Very much like Montgomery in the USA!!

With a toy being top dog you would not thinkthat another could be as close as third. Well I am de-lighted to saymy partnerMichael Coad’s Bichon FriseCh Pamplona Bring Me Sunshine did just that. ‘Eric’as he is known at home is homebred and sired byPamplona Harry Potter (a son of former Top Dog Ch/Am Ch Paray’s I Told You So, bred of course by Paul& Tray in California) ex Pamplona By Request. At theEast of England show we achieved a remarkable, ifnot unique achievement in that the Kerry Blue wasBIS and the Bichon reserve, believed to be the firsttime ever in the UK that two partners have achievedthis amazing double.

The top hound and the fourth placed dog is ZenaThorn-Andrews Ch DrakesleatWin A Lot, owner-bred

is Ofi vomHuhnegrab. And Elmo is always handled by Steve Cox.He won two championship show best in shows during the year,that is quite a while since the last GSD did that in the UK.

Topping the utility breeds is the American imported Shar peiCh/Am Ch Asias Red Marsh Whip It Good. The first time a SharPei has topped this group. He was bred in the US by Lisa Myers,Russella Wilkerson and Olga Olpihant and is sired by AmericanCh Asias Excalibur Roamns Eight ex American Ch Excalibur ViveLa Reine. He came to the UK in 2008 and is co-owned by his USbreeders and UK’s Tim Ball and Joy Bradley.

Adog that was third overall in 2009, and once again in thetop ten, at number nine, is the Newfoundland male Ch/Irish Ch Fairweather’s Knockout with Brooklynbear. Hewas

bred in Switzerland by Georgio and Loredana Salina and is bythe American bred Darbydales Smart Alec ex American Ch Fair-weather’s Fine Fellow from Salina. He was imported into North-ern Ireland byWillie and AmandaDobbin and is the second SwissNewfoundland to be campaigned successfully by them.

The top gundog for the year and at number 10, and at nineyears of age, is the Scottish owned Flat Coated retriever ShowCh Vbos the Kentuckian. He is bred and owned by Jim Irvine andsired by The Sorcerers’ Apprentice from Jaeva ex Show Ch VbosLady from Louisiana. He has won his certificates of a period ofseven years, but then Flat Coats are a slow maturing breed, andso this boy is now at his prime!!

Next time its those all important producers the stud dogsand brood bitches, makes interesting reading.

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Yet today there are many peoplewho don’t know what animalhusbandry is. Recently theeditor of a book on farmingasked me if husbandry meantbreeding or mating, which is a

sad reflection on our educational system andher own knowledge. Just to clarify, animalhusbandry is the practice of breeding andraising animals. The term is often appliedto agriculture and livestock but it can beapplied to all of the animal sciences whichrelate to domestic animals. Thus, I would saythat breeding dogs is an animal husbandrypractice. Cleaning your dogs’ ears on aregular basis is good animal husbandry.Practicing good grooming falls under animalhusbandry, and so on.

Recently in Virginia (December 2010), awoman named Jean Cyhanick was convictedof cruelty to animals largely due to thefact that several of her dogs needed tohave their teeth cleaned. I am not makingthis up or exaggerating it. You can readaccounts of the woman’s trial on the Internet.<http://www.newsleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=201011300316>. It wasstipulated at the trial (both sides agreed) thatmost of Ms. Cyhanick’s dogs were in goodcondition. There was no seizure or raid inthis case. However, Virginia law contains aprovision that defines emergency veterinarytreatment in the following terms:

... veterinary treatment to stabilize a life-threatening condition, alleviate suffering,prevent further disease transmission, orprevent further disease progression.

§ 3.2-6570. Cruelty to animals; penalty.A. Any person who: ... (ii) deprives

any animal of necessary ... emergencyveterinary treatment ... is guilty of a Class 1misdemeanor.

A Class 1 misdemeanor is the highestmisdemeanor in Virginia law and ispunishable by up to a year in jail and/or afine of up to $2500. The next step up is afelony.

This is the law that was applied to Ms.

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Animal husbandry has beenpracticed for thousands of years;it’s beenpracticed ever sincehumans begandomesticatingandkeeping animals.

TheDisappearanceofAnimalHusbandry

Cyhanick’s dogs and their teeth, making tartar build-upinto a veterinary emergency leading to animal cruelty.

There were several other charges. Ms. Cyhanick was acommercial breeder of small and Toy dogs. She had fewerthan the 30 dogs allowed under Virginia law. However,because she had two relatives living with her, their dogswere also counted in her total, putting her one bitchover the limit. She was also charged with animal crueltybecause two old dogs had old, healed eye injuries. And,she was charged with improper record-keeping and forselling two underage puppies. She sold a puppy that wassix weeks old; Virginia law requires puppies to be sevenweeks old. The original puppy sold was returned by thebuyer. She asked him to choose an older puppy fromanother litter. He refused and insisted on getting anotherpuppy from the same litter. After he did so, he turned herin to the authorities.

As a result of her convictions, Ms. Cyhanick will neveragain be able to sell dogs. She is facing several thousanddollars in fines, plus court costs and attorney fees. And,she must get rid of all but four of her dogs.

Virginia law also requires that commercial breedersobtain a pre-breeding vet approval before each bitch isbred. Ms. Cyhanick did not obtain those approvals.

It was obvious to observers that Ms. Cyhanick wasrailroaded in court on these dubious charges becauseshe was a commercial breeder and the locals wanted

to put her out of business, despite the fact that shehad a very clean and well-run establishment. However,what interests me here is the role that veterinariansare increasingly playing in determining who can breeddogs and who can’t. Instead of allowing breeders to relyon traditional animal husbandry methods to determinewhen a dog’s teeth need to be cleaned; how to care fordogs with an old, healed injury; and to make decisionsabout breeding; it seems to have become necessary toconsult with veterinarians on virtually every aspect ofbreeding and raising dogs. For instance, when did itbecome necessary for a breeder to have pre-breeding vetapproval before breeding a dog? How and why shouldsuch a provision be part of a state law? Why shouldveterinarians be breed wardens? And, in what world istartar on a dog’s teeth a life-threatening condition makingsomeone guilty of animal cruelty?

It seems we should ask the American VeterinaryMedical Association about some of these recent changes.Under fire from animal rights groups, the AVMA hasmoved further and further toward AR positions on manyissues. Just recently they have changed the oath that

BY CARLOTTA COOPER

“Under fire from animal rightsgroups, the AVMA has movedfurther and further toward ARpositions onmany issues.”{ }


BRED, OWNED & LOVED BYBONNIE BUCHANANWWW.BON-CLYDE.COM

PRESENTED BYGREG STRONG, AKC REG.

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One of her Goldens owns four different championships—conformation, obedience, tracking and agility. The other,Ch OTCH CT Can Ch Highmark Mirasol Once a knightFCD4 UDX3 JH MX JXJWC VCX (“Yogi”) holds threedifferent championships plus field and agility titles. The

only championships that Ch OTCH CT MACHVCCHMirasol’s FemmeFatale UDX OM2 NJP OFWCVCX OD OBHF Can CDX (“Nikita”) doesn’thave are an FC and AFC. But, according to the Golden Retriever Clubof America, only two dogs in the breed have achieved Americandual champion status since 1960, which means that it would havebeen difficult indeed for Nikita to have earned either of thesehighly competitive championships in addition to her four otherchampionships.

(It should be noted that in 2006, a Golden Retriever completedthe Canadian Kennel Club’s equivalent of a dual championship. CanCh. FT/AFTCH Firemark’s Push Comes to ShoveWCX QFTR*** becamethe first Golden Retriever to earn both a conformation championshipand a field championship in North America in more than 20 years.He added an OTCH to his resume in 2009 making him a true triplechampion.)

“Performance activities are fun for the dog and for me,” saidDesmarais. There is something just glorious about watching atalented dog work and knowing the challenging level of training andcommitment that it took to get there. It’s far more rewarding to me

“Whatever you ask aGoldenRetriever todo, they’ll have fundoing it,” saidAlisonDesmarais. Sheought to know.

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Bobbie Sevier’s Golden Retriever Loretta (Ch MACH Easthill Broxden All-Starr CD TD RA SF) is a member of the Agility Dog Hall of Fame

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The New Year has begun and I do not see any betteroccasion to talk about a breed I wanted to, awaitinga good opportunity to show up.What is better thanbeginning the New Year singing? Who can bettersing to us dog breeders than a singing dog? So

here it is; the New Guinean Singing Dog.It is amazing how much information one can collect when

researching this breed. I believe that the reason is (above itsstrange way of communication) that this is one of the oldestof the hundred existing dog breeds.The severe isolation alsoshould have caused these factors, for being Papua/Guineaan island that required a long time to be explored.

The first inhabitants of New Guinea were Papuan, Melanesian,and Negrito tribes, who altogether spoke more than 700 distinct lan-

guages. The country was firstexplored by Spanish and Por-tuguese explorers in the 16thcentury. In 1828, the Dutchformally took possession ofthe western half of the island.In 1885, Germany formally an-nexed the northern coast andBritain took similar action inthe south.In 1906,Britain trans-ferred its rights to British New

Guinea to Australia, and the name of the territory was changed tothe Territory of Papua. Australian troops invaded German New Guin-ea (called Kaiser-Wilhelmsland) in World War I and gained control ofthe territory. New Guinea and some of Papua were invaded by Japa-nese forces in 1942. After being liberated by the Australians in 1945,it became administered by Australia. The territories were combinedand called the Territory of Papua and New Guinea (PNG). Autonomyin internal affairs came nine years later, and in Sept. 1975, Papua New

BY AGNES BUCHWALD


“The first inhabitants ofNewGuineawerePapuan,

Melanesian, andNegrito tribes,who altogether spokemore than

700 distinct languages.”

New Guinean Singing DogNew Guinean Singing Dog

“The first inhabitants ofNewGuineawerePapuan,

Melanesian, andNegrito tribes,who altogether spokemore than

700 distinct languages.”

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Presented byPresented byDavid RichDavid Rich

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Best of Breed • Westminster Kennel Club 2010 • Judge Mr. James FrederiksenBest of Breed • Westminster Kennel Club 2010 • Judge Mr. James Frederiksen

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Co-Owned By Her BreederCo-Owned By Her BreederElisabeth MatellElisabeth Matell

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The Number One* Norfolk Terrier All Breed 2010The Number One* Norfolk Terrier All Breed 2010

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HearingDogs forDeafPeople intheUKHearing Dogs for Deaf People in the U.K. was co-

founded by veterinary surgeon Doctor Bruce Foglesoon after he first learned of dogs assisting deaf

people at a symposium in the USA. On his return, Doc-tor Fogle contacted Lady (Beatrice) Wright of the RoyalNational Institute for the Deaf (RNID) and together theylaunched Hearing Dogs for Deaf people as a three-yearpilot program in the UK at the world famous Crufts dogshow in 1982.

Today, nearly 30 years on, Hearing Dogs for Deaf Peo-ple is a growing national charity and a world-class centreof excellence in the training of hearing dogs to alert theirdeaf recipients to important household sounds and dan-ger signals such as the alarm clock, doorbell and smokealarm – providing a life-changing level of independence,confidence and security.

Since its inception, the Charity has created more than1,600 partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf peo-ple, helping to take away the lack of independence, isola-tion and loneliness that deafness can bring.

The organisation has two Training Centres,The Grangein Buckinghamshire and the Beatrice Wright Training Cen-tre in North Yorkshire, and currently has over 750 workingpartnerships in the UK. Says Bill King, deputy chief execu-tive of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People:“The Charity has suc-cessfully established itself as a world-leader in traininghearing dogs with organisations as far and wide as Chinavisiting us to observe our practices and procedures.”

Hearing dogs are trained to alert deaf recipients to se-

BY LAUREN BESANT


CHANGING LIVES:

lected household sounds by touching with a paw ornudging with their nose (dependent on the size of dogand/or preference of the recipient). The recipient thenasks ‘what is it’with a voice and/or hand command andthe dog then leads the person back to the source ofthe sound. For sounds such as the smoke alarm or firealarm the dog will alert in the same way, but will thenlie down to indicate danger. It is then up to the recipi-ent to decide a course of action, having been alerted tothe potential danger.

As well as a hearing dog’s practical soundwork as-sistance, the therapeutic and companionship benefitsare also extremely important to recipients. Many com-ment that whereas once they may have avoided socialinteraction and leaving the relative safety of their homeenvironment, now with their hearing dog by their sidethey are confident to get out into the world and enjoymeeting people.

Jan Lambert and herdogMarti.

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Ch. Marlyn All AboutMagicMagic

Owned, Bred & Loved ByMarilyn D. Title & Carolyn L. McKenzie

Presented ByGreg Strong, AKC reg.

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Our appreciation to Best In Show JudgeMrs. Mildred K. Bryant for this honor

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“Whether your dog is young or old, athletic or lazy,and quick-witted or dumb as a rock, he’s your dogand his success need only be measured in your

eyes. I hope this show inspires you to not only teach tricks butto do more with your dog.”

So says Kyra Sundance at the conclusion of each of her stuntdog performances. Her Weimaraners, Chalcy and Jadie, haveamazed audiencesworldwidewith acrobatic feats that combineprecision jumping, body vaulting, flag twirling and speed hoopdiving. They performed their “World’s Smartest Dog” routine,where they demonstrate their ability to read numbers, on El-len, ET,Worldwide Fido Awards, Animal Planet, ShowdogMoms& Dads, and The Tonight Show. They starred in Disney’s® Un-derdog stage show. They did a command performance for theKing of Morocco in Marrakech. And they’ve performed duringNBA, AFL/NFL and MLB/MILB half-time shows.

Sundance is a former gymnast who began training Chalcy10 years ago for dog sports competitions like obedience, agil-ity, dock diving, freestyle and hunting. (Her dogs are nationallyranked in competitive dog sports.)

Her career as a performer be-gan with an appear-ance in an episodeof Animal Planet’sPet Star program. In2002, she and Chalcyappeared on the showand won the competitionin the episode. That led toan appearance on the Pet Star’s$25,000 Championship episodewhere they placed third and wona bronze metal.

“After that, I began getting calls ask-ingme to perform on television shows andat various events. Over time, I graduallyworked up an act,”Sundance says.

Although she enjoyed dog sports competitions, she findsperforming more rewarding.

“I love dog sports competitions becausethey give you a goal to work toward. That’s

very motivating. But competition sportshave a down side. You’re only allowed togive your dog one command for eachexercise, for example, at an obedi-ence trial. If he doesn’t do it, you’releft standing there feeling pretty aw-ful,” she says.

“While there’s a set routine foreach sport that your dog must doin competition, performing isn’t so

rigid. It allows you to be more collab-orative with your dog. You can develop a

routine that plays to his strengths. Ifyou have an idea for a trick butyour dog isn’t getting it, youcan change it so it’s easier forhim to do. That kind of col-laborative training is very re-warding.”

In terms of method, sherelies heavily on marker train-

ing. It’s the same as clicker trainingwith one exception. She uses a word like “yes” in-stead of the clicking sound of a clicker to mark a

desired behavior.“Marker training is an incredibly clear form of com-

munication between you and your dog that speeds up thetraining process. It allows you to pinpoint the exact be-

havior your dog did correctly. That way, he knowsexactly what he did that earned him a reward. Ifyou don’t use a marker, that’s more difficult to


BY SHARON PFLAUMER

Stunt DogTeamPerformsTricks That Amaze and Inspire

Photos by Nick Saglimbeni, courtesy Quarry Books.

Chalcy jumpsthroughahoopthatKyraholdsover her back.

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Have you ever experienced building a newhome? If so, building a new kennel is similarto planning and building your home, only ona much smaller scale. You have your cost fac-

tor, your planning stage, and then the task of buildingthe actual structure. Certain decisions need to be de-termined up front, beforemoving onwith your project.Are you going to do thework yourself, are you going topartially do the work, or are you going to completelyrely on a contractor?

Generally speaking, a good dog breeder will alsohave a good kennel facility. And by the same token, abad kennel arrangement generally indicates a lack ofdog concern. So, if you anticipate going into the dogbreeding business, planning a good kennel facility willcertainly pay off.

Inmymanyyears as aKennel Inspector, I haveprob-ably seen about every kennel configuration known toman. Some very good, some middle of the road andsome very bad. Yes, the preverbal dog kennel pendu-lum swings from the right to the left but mostly downthe middle.

Ihaveseentheworseandthebesthousingarrange-ments, from upside down bathtubs, old truck campers,to what I call are lean-to’s, which I doubt would with-stand a small cough. Conversely, I have been fortunateto have inspected some of the nicer, more elaborate,million dollar kennel facilities in the country.

Along with the bad kennels, I’ve seen dogs con-fined by about everymeans possible, frombeing chained in theopen environment, tobeing stacked in multi-level rabbit cages. Ionce found a large dogso cramped in a raisedrabbit pen that thedog could not actuallystand up. The dog’s en-tire life, up until found,was standing with hislegs spread out.

Kennel construc-tion is usually builtconsidering one of twogeneral standards, aperformance standardor an engineering stan-dard. A performancestandard isone inwhich

BY CHARLES C. ROBEY

THENUTSANDBOLTSOFBUILDINGYOUROWNKENNEL: (Over my 14-year tenure asan Executive Field Agent (Inspector) with the AKC, and havinginspected over 5000 dog kennels, I have probably seen it all, fromthe Taj Mahal kennels to the backyard lean-tos. And, I standamazed at what some breeders classified as a professional kennel.The following article serves as an introduction to the attachedsample kennel design. I trust that the article, along with the samplekennel design, will prompt you to put on your thinking cap, if youare ready to move to an upscale operation.)

a governing agency directs regulated parties to reach a result but does not laydown specific requirements, allowing regulated parties to reach the result usingtheir own discretion in a variety of ways. In contrast, an engineering standard isone that requires adherence to very specific requirements that are declared bythe governing agency to be the only way or ways of acceptable behavior.

An example of a performance standard would be a regulation stating thatdogs must be kenneled in pens that provide enough room tomove around andto engage in a wide range of normal behaviors. An example of an engineeringstandard would be a regulation that requires cages to be of a specifiedmaterial,length, width, and height.

Dog registries, unlike government controlled factions, are volunteer compli-ance agencies and usually adhere to the performance standard, rather than theengineering standard kennel facility.

My registry, AKC, took the performance kennel approach. The standardswere such that the kennel owners had lead way in choosing the right facilityin the protection of the animals, whereby the USDA took the engineering stan-dard, by requiring certain measurement standards. The problem with the USDAengineering standard is that there is no common sense guidance.

When building your kennel it is very important, from a cost perspective, thatyou don’t over build or under build. However, from the same cost factor, it’s bestto build with the anticipation of expanding your operation.

With this brief synopsis inmind, are you ready to start building your kennel?The attached kennel diagram is given for your review. It is not drawn to scale noris it a perfect kennel draft. However, maybe you can use it to glean some ideasfor your kennel. Included with the diagram are some general kennel specifica-tions.

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Welcome to New York, home of the Westminster Kennel Club,and all it has to offer. Hopefully no fanciers were injuredas they took in the American Kennel Club Humane Fund’sTheatre Benefit of Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark and they’llbe able to enjoy all that this great show and city makes avail-

able to them.Unfortunately, there are those who like to intrude upon the good

time had by all at the second-oldest continuous running sporting event in thecountry. Let’s clear up some misnomers, misstatements and rumors that arecirculating around the Internet and alternative media outlets. First off, a newsection of city ordinances was passed by the New York City Council on Janu-ary 18, 2011 that would prohibit the tethering of animals outdoors for longerthan three continuous hours within a 12-hour period. The measure was alsoamended to prohibit “for any amount of time” (e.g. temporarily) the tether-ing of an animal on a choke or pinch collar or other devices. Although thismeasure falls within a section of city ordinance specifically designed to ad-dress tethering, not the section of city ordinances that govern leash laws, theAmerican Kennel Club has voiced its concern about it, contacting New YorkCity officials and issuing a press release stating that it believes that all NewYorkers would benefit if the regulations were clarified so that it is in no wayintended to affect the walking or showing of dogs on traditional choke/slipcollars. In its press release issued Saturday, February 5th, the AKC assuredfanciers that it “is in contact with New York City officials on this issue, and wewill be working with them to clarify the regulatory language in an upcomingrules hearing on this issue.” Furthermore, to further dismiss any notions thatmay be misconstrued or misinterpreted, the AKC vehemently states, “Resi-dents should be aware that this ordinance will not go into effect for 90 daysand will not impact the upcoming Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.”

So, regardless of what some fanciers may have heard or what the animalrights extremists may be hoping, this ordinance will not – repeat, will not!- impact Westminster. Rest assured that New York City is very dog friendly.Mayor Michael Bloomberg has even written a letter welcoming “everyone tothe 135th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden!”Bloomberg goes on to write, “On behalf of the City of New York, I commendthe Westminster Kennel Club for continuing to host this event in the Big Apple.This premier dog show has become a great tradi-tion in our City, and we are once again delightedto welcome the nation’s very best owners, breed-ers, handlers, and of course, dogs! Please acceptmy best wishes for an enjoyable and memorableevent.”

With the backing of the Mayor, what furtherevidence is needed?

Sure, there’s bound to be a publicity-grabbingstunt by an adversarial group — namely PETA—but should anyone pay attention to an organiza-tion that likens purchasing a purebred dog froma reputable, responsible breeder to killing a shel-ter dog? The most recent commercial campaignby the extremist group with the ulterior motiveof putting an end to all pet ownership states, “If

BY SHAUN COEN

Off The LeashOff The Leash

you buy a dog, what will you do with the shelter dog you kill?” The accompanyingfootage shows a woman jogging while dragging a body bag meant to portray a deaddog within it behind her. It gets worse. Children play with the bags, which litter back-yards, parks and ball fields, dangling toys and throwing Frisbees at them, before thecommercial spot ends with a bag blowing in the wind as it hangs out a car window. (Ifyou must, the commercial can be viewed in its entirety at: http://www.peta.org/tv/videos/companion-animals/637694100001.aspx). Actress Jane Lynch, currently ofGlee fame and one of the ensemble members of the film Best In Show that spoofeddog shows, has sent a letter to the USA Network on PETA’s behalf asking that itair the commercial during its Westminster telecast. PETA bills the spot as “darklyhumorous”. It’s about as humorous as a cancerous tumor and unfortunately, its er-roneous message can quickly metastasize and be fatal.

Dogs aren’t free in shelters; there is an adoption fee. Purchasing a dog from ashelter may actually feed a somewhat shadowy business and perpetuate the prob-lem of unscrupulous, unregulated and unlicensed backyard and large-volume breed-ers funneling the system. Certain breeds of dogs are in demand in different parts ofthe country, such as here in New York City, where small breeds such as the YorkshireTerrier are the most popular due to the number of owners that wish for a small dogthat can be kept responsibly in an apartment and walked or carried around town.TheBulldog and French Bulldog are also in NYC’s top five breeds, following the Labradorand German Shepherd. Many shelter dogs are now even imported from overseas tofeed the demand that these irresponsible campaigns that organizations like PETAand the Humane Society of the United States promote. There’s no health guaranteewith shelter dogs that come from an unknown origin. Endorsing these campaignssupports bad breeding practices.

If you are in New York to attend Westminster or to research a specific breedof dog, talk to the breeders of the purebred dogs in attendance. Find out firsthandwhere these dogs come from and the amount of time, care and money producingbeautiful dogs from healthy bloodlines demands. Research and talk to representa-tives from the AKC and you will discover that it’s the only registry that inspects ken-nel facilities, battles for the well-being of the dog on the legislative front, promotesresponsible dog ownership and breeding practices, and provides millions of dollarsto ensure the future health of dogs through many initiatives, including its CanineHealth Foundation.

Westminster should be a time to celebrate purebred dog shows and the hu-man-canine bond. Lost in the attention-grabbing publicity stunts is thefact that AKC entries were over the three million mark in 2010. Agilityentries were up nine per cent. The new Grand Champion title providedan increase of over 40,000 entries in Best of Breed competition, whichequates to more than $1.2 million in additional entry fees for Conforma-tion clubs. The AKC continues to seek ways to grow the sport, such asintroducing a new 4-6 month puppy class. While some debate whetherdogs of that age are mature enough to handle such rigors, it must be not-ed that in 1929 a nine month-old Rough Collie walked off with the BestIn Show ribbon at Westminster. That’s the type of constructive conversa-tion that should be taking place during Westminster week. Hopefully, thefocus can remain on the dogs and how best to ensure their health andsafety as we continue to grow the sport and the negativity and smearcampaigns will take a backseat to the real storylines.

(For Wild, Wacky and Wonderful Memories from Westminsters past,please turn to page 296)

Welcome to NYC and Wild, Wacky, WonderfulWelcome to NYC and Wild, Wacky, Wonderful

WESTMINSTER MEMORIESWESTMINSTER MEMORIES

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DynastyBreeder - OwnerHelen Chrysler Greene14 Timbermill LaneWeston, CT 06883203 454-1573

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Judge Mrs. R. Ellen Fetter

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*The Dog News Top Ten List

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A JudgesDevelopmentProgramme ForGroup Judges

Purpose:The programme is to develop Kennel Club approved Group

and multi-breed judges’ experience of breeds in the relevantGroup(s) particularly for those breeds in which they do notcurrently award Challenge Certificates. The Programme aims toprovide advanced coaching in the assessment of all breeds at apost graduate level. It also seeks to grow the number of quali-fied and approved Group Judges to ensure sufficient judges forall future Championship Dog Shows.

Eligibility to attend a Judges Development Programme,Breed Seminar and Breed Assessment.

A person must have:Previously awarded CCs to at least three breeds within the

relevant group (i.e. the same group as the host Group), or previ-ously awarded CCs to at least two breeds within the relevantGroup and one CC in another Group, or been previously ap-proved by the Kennel Club to judge a group at ChampionshipShow level.

When did the JDP start?The first seminars took place on 19 and 20 March 2002 at

the Canine Academy,Tollerton Nottinghamshire organised andhosted by the Hound Association for breeds in that group. Theremaining six groups Gundogs,Terriers, Utility, Working, Pastoraland Toy followed in quick succession and are currently plannedby the following organisers:

Gundogs National Gundog AssociationTerriers Headed by Mr. Ronnie IrvingUtility Richmond Dog Show SocietyWorking North East of England Working and Pastoral

Breeds SocietyPastoral Manchester Dog Show SocietyToy Headed by Ms. Annette Oliver

The seminars are focused on providing a Breed Talk whichlasts just over an hour and is presented by a person who hascredibility of their knowledge in the breed. The speaker will useat least one dog to go over outlining key points during the talk.This is followed by hands on coaching with a minimum of fourdogs. Then follows an assessment with five fresh dogs that are

BY LAURA QUICKFALL

ideally selected to provide a clearly outstanding dog, threegood quality dogs and one which is clearly not show quality.

There are four assessors; two appointed by the KennelClub are policy judges, meaning they are passed to givetickets in 75% of the breeds in the given group. Two will berecognised breed experts to ensure the breed specifics areaddressed. All four assess the dogs at the same time as thecandidates. This involves the dogs being moved around thering in the same way they do at a show and also moved indi-vidually, going and coming and in profile. The candidates andassessors will also ‘go over’ the dogs individually.

The candidates are provided with paperwork to note themerits and demerits of the assessment dogs to assist withplacing the dogs and completing critiques to show their un-derstanding of the Breed Standard, Breed Type and justifyingtheir placing of the dogs.

Measures of successThis has not been done scientifically other than feedback

forms from the organisers, assessors, observers and the can-didates themselves. This is ongoing and provides the KennelClub Training Board with information on where to improvethe procedural elements and make any alterations needed tothe Code of Practice for running the events.

The results of the assessments on average run between30-70% success rate which accounts for the varying degree ofknowledge any one candidate will have on the breed stan-dard, how many dogs they will have previously judged andhow much time they have spent around the ringside withbreed experts and breeders. Very often when candidates aremore successful when they return to study and be assessedon the breeds a seond time around having fulfilled some CPDin the interim.

The Kennel Club General Committee agreed that if judgesgain a credit through the JDP, they should be exempt fromthe usual Open Show requirements and be allowed to do anynumber of classes at Open Shows and Championship Showswithout CCs with immediate effect. This would only apply tothose breeds in which a JDP credit pass had been obtained.

Judges who have gained a Breed Credit at the JDP arelisted in Kennel Gazette until such time as they have been ap-proved and delivered the CC for that Breed.

Kennel Club in the U.K.

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It is understood that the Dog Writers Association of America is honoring the formerDOG NEWS correspondent Deborah Lawson at its dinner Saturday February 12. Inthat connection we thought it would be a nice gesture to feature one of Deborah’skey columns--Her Valentine’s Day Westminster thoughts of l993.


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Multiple Specialty Winning

Ch. Rose Farm Red RumThe Number One*

Miniature Longhaired Dachshund 2010

OwnerValerie T. DikerDikerdachs Dachshunds

Breeder:Dee Hutchinson

Handlers:Mark & Pam Desrosiers,

AKC/PHA*Number Six overall, Breed points, All Systems

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Now then I certainly do not believe that adecision to support or not support any oneindividual should be made on one documentor one idea or philosophy. And perhaps one

may conclude not to support anyone at all based onthe qualifications of the people running, what you mayknow personally about any one of the seven peopleor what they have written. I have thought for awhilethat this is not the strongest list of people running,particularly based on what I have heard about themand what I know about them since three of them havebeen pretty visible through the years, having eitherrun for the Board, been or still on the Board, andhave in one instant that I know of applied for a jobwith AKC. There are two people running, Mr. Amenand Mrs. Burgess, with whom I am totally unfamiliarand thus must rely on what they have written to makecomment.

ANDMORE

BY MATTHEW H. STANDER PHOTOS OF SAWNEE MOUNTAIN K.C. BY MARCELO VERAS

THOSE ANSWERS...

First of all and most surprising to me is that I thought the best,most reasonable, and nicest answers came from the unknown to meKaren Burgess. She sounds as though she would be a thoughtful andpleasant person with whom to work on the Board. Her answers weredirect and straightforward and progressive enough to show a desireto have AKC be competitive both as a registry and a business en-tity. Geographically she represents an area in need of representationand the fact that she is a woman, too, is a much-needed componentfor this male dominated Board. Do not forget both Patti’s have beenforced off the Board due to term limits! As to Mr. Amen, his businesscredentials read the best of anyone’s, in my opinion. His answersare somewhat pat and pedantic insofar as the Questionnaire is con-cerned, but not entirely off-base. What concerns me about him is thathis immediate reaction to events with which I am familiar seems off-base. I refer to both his Delegate remark about the National as wellas another incident about which I wrote before. Certainly it would beinteresting to hear him answer unprepared questions to see him inaction extemporaneously. If it’s a new face you want, a vote for himmay be your cup of tea.

Now then as for Dan Smyth, I thought his answers and entire at-titude towards the Questionnaire to be totally out of line. If those an-swers represent his general demeanor it is no wonder he was turneddown by two different Presidents of AKC in his efforts to become

The answers to the annualDOGNEWSQuestionnaire from thoseDelegates running for theBoard are in this issue andwill be on theDOGNEWSweb site through the election,which isMarch 15th.


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Owners:Maxine EvansFrogtown [email protected]

Jennifer CraneJenBur Boxerswww.jenburboxers.com

Breeders & Handlers:Stan & Jane Flowers, DHGEvergreenwww.stanandjaneflowers.com612 747-5770

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GCh. Evergreen’s Go Get ‘Em Frogtown

“Jasper”“Jasper”

Minnesota Boxer ClubJudge:Mrs.Michele Billings

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TheFANCYSpeaks

In Pennsylvania, two well-known mem-bers of the dog fancy were charged withanimal cruelty; one may have been co-erced into surrendering some of her dogsto the local dog warden; in Maryland, twodogs were seized from their owner’s ken-

nel yard, and she was charged with animal cruelty,while she was at a dog show; and again, in Penn-sylvania, the owner of a pack of hunting Bassethounds was charged with twenty-two counts ofanimal cruelty.

What do these incidents have in common? Thecharges were basically unfounded; none of the in-dividuals involved was found guilty of cruelty! Andin each case, the charges were filed by overzealousanimal control officers who, as a matter of prin-ciple, oppose breeders—and in at least one case,were former employees of the Humane Society ofthe United States.

These are not isolated incidents—similar inci-dents are occurring all over the country. Breedersand exhibitors need to recognize that they couldbe next; and must be aware of their rights underthe law. Each of the individuals in these cases in-curred thousands of dollars in legal expenses—and it could happen to you.

Mimi Winkler (Bichon Frise) and James Deppen(Neapolitan Mastiffs), both long-time membersof the fancy and AKC judges, had a hobby breed-ing kennel in Pennsylvania. In December 2009the local Dog Warden (“the Warden”) visited theirkennel, as he had semi-annually for the previousfive years. He found no violations. He returned inApril 2010 with two other wardens when Ms. Win-kler was alone and claimed there were numerousviolations—for example, that some of the BichonFrises had mats in their hair. The Warden told Ms.Winkler that she could avoid criminal prosecutiononly by surrendering her dogs. Unaware that state

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law gave her 72 hours to correct any problems, shetearfully allowed the Warden to take her beloveddogs.The wardens also alleged that some of the Ne-apolitan Mastiffs owned by Mr. Deppen needed vet-erinary care for eye problems—apparently becausethey did not know that exposed haws are normal forthe breed--and left a notice to have them examinedby a vet. Interestingly, the Warden did not want toseize the Neos—just the small dogs!In June 2010 Pennsylvania filed dozens of

charges under the animal cruelty sectionof Pennsylvania law: specifically, depriv-ing the dogs of “adequate veterinary care;”there were no allegations or charges thatthe dogs were ill-treated, abused or ne-

glected. In July the Warden filed an additional fivecharges against Winkler and four against Deppen.Thus there were at least 60 charges against Winklerand Deppen.

Mimi Winkler has bred Bichon Frises for morethan twenty years; her dogs have won National Spe-cialties, won multiple Bests in Show and Group winsat all breed shows, including owner-handled wins atWestminster Kennel Club. Dogs she bred have wonat the Garden and Eukanuba. Her dogs have beenexported and shown to wins in Sweden and Japan.Winkler was President of Longshore-Southport Ken-nel Club for 4 years, and president of the Nonsport-ing Group of the Garden State for six years.

Jim Deppen is one of the pioneers of NeapolitanMastiffs in the U.S., at the forefront of the introduc-tion and admission of the breed to AKC registration.He has always been regarded as a knowledgeablehandler, breeder and judge. In his career he bred orhandled top-ranked Neos, Shar-Pei, Havanese, Mas-tiffs and Newfoundlands. He has Best of Breed winsat National Specialties and Westminster.

The charges against Winkler and Deppen were

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*Number five overall, S.S. Breed & All-Breed Systems

YorkshireTerrier Club of Northern CaliforniaJudge Mr. Raymond D. Bay

My appreciation to Mr. Bay for this exciting win.

Breeder/Owner Barbara Scott

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JIMMYAmerica’s Number 1*

Yorkshire terrier Breed

Best In Show Winner

Multiple SpecialtyBest In Show Winner

Multiple Group Winner

The FirstGrand Champion Titled

Yorkshire Terrier

Top Producing Sire9 Champions

My appreciation to all ofthe judges who have foundJimmy to be deserving ofthese wins and to Diane &

Handled by Luke fortheir exceptional

Diane & Luke Ehrichtlove and care of Jimmy.

*The Dog News Top Ten List

YorkshireTerrier Club of AmericaBreeder-Judge Mrs. Patricia Scagliotti

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Best In Show,Multiple Best In Specialty Show WinningGCh. Stratford’s Diamond Jim

Handled By Dianne & Luke Ehricht

Even dog fanciers that don’t want to bench their dogs,come to this show as spectators and shoppers. And theshopping is world class; with more than ninety vendorsselling everything from artwork to dog supplies to freesamples of more kinds of dog food than you knew existed.Purina gives out logo items for each Best of Breed dog and forthe spectators this year they gave out huge plastic bags withwhich the spectators could drag home both free samples andpurchased goodies. Experienced visitors bring folding cartsto haul away their loot. I also saw spectators toting GreatDane size dog beds out to their cars.

There are more than a dozen breed and rescue boothsmanning tables that are spaced around the benching halls.The Greyhound Friends for Life Rescue group always has arescue booth there but they are not allowed to bring in dogsso the only way that the spectators can meet live Greyhoundsis if we enter them in the show so my friend Sheila and Iusually do that.

Many years ago I took two dogs to Westminster. Afteryears of showing at Golden Gate I was struck by thedifferences. I expected to see lots of dogs and world classshopping. I was disappointed. There were hardly anyvendor’s booths at Westminster.

With a few exceptions, Westminster is essentially ahandler’s show. Before 2005, when Golden Gate requiredtwo days of benching for a single competitive show, it wasnot popular with handlers-which made it very popular withbreeders and owner handlers.

Golden Gate has about three times the benching area ofWestminster. Westminster’s restricted benching led that clubto first, only bench half the breeds each day, and then to only

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In the old days, all dog shows were benched. Thedogs had to be on display in the benching area formost of the show day. Now we “show and go,” onlyneeding to be at the show while our dogs are being

judged. Many exhibitors have never been to a benchedshow. There are five remaining benched shows in theUSA. Golden Gate Kennel Club is the only one west of theMississippi. The other four are the Detroit Kennel Club,Westminster Kennel Club, the Kennel Club of Philadelphiaand the International Kennel Club (in Chicago). Exhibitorsand spectators both love Golden Gate, and Show ChairMike Stone, Club President Richard Behrendt, SecretaryDr. Helen A. Hanson, and the rest of the Show Committeedo a fine job of putting on an iconic dog show.

San Francisco is considered to be one of the greattourist cities in the world. So it makes sense that itskennel club should still be putting on a show that is aunique spectator event. The Golden Gate KC Show is onlyincidentally about showing dogs. It is about showingdogs off. It is a huge meet and greet at which exhibitorsbring their dogs to be settled on decorated benches forseven hours a day while thousands of San Franciscansvisit with them.

GoldenGateKennelClub


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107th and 108th shows January 29-30, 2011

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Handled Always With TheExpertise of Bergit & Hans Kabel

Assisted By Chika Kawachi

“Chip” is Co-Owned by Ruth Ziegler - “Allaruth”and Yvonne B. Phelps - “Sole Baye”Los Angeles & El Monte, California

310 472-7993 - 626 448-3424

GCH. ALLARUTH/SOLEBAYE

GCH. ALLARUTH/SOLEBAYE

CHIPO’ THE GOLDBLOKCHIPO’ THE GOLDBLOKSire: Ch. Carmel Race to Kelvercrest Dam: Ch. Allaruth Riva Gold v Sole Baye

IT’S OFFICIAL!IT’S OFFICIAL!

WITHWITH GREAT PRIDEGREAT PRIDE - WE PRESENT THE- WE PRESENT THE

NUMBER ONENUMBER ONE* MINIATURE SCHNAUZER -* MINIATURE SCHNAUZER -

ALL-BREED COMPETITION 2010ALL-BREED COMPETITION 2010

— CONGRATULATIONS —— CONGRATULATIONS —

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Best of Breed &Group First

Thank you JudgeMr. Wiliam deVilleneuve

Golden ValleyKennel Club

Best of Breed&

Group FirstThank you

JudgeMrs. Carole A. Beattie

HuntsvilleKennel Club

“Chip’s” daughter

“Goldie” was awarded

Best of Breed under

Judge Mrs. Linda Caldwell

Group under Judge

Mr. Joe Waterman

Best Puppy In Show under

Judge Mrs. Loraine Boutwell

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THE DOG NEWS TOP TEN LIST is a monthly listing of the Top Ten Dogs All Breeds and the Top Ten Dogs in each Group.There is also a listing of the Top Ten Dogs in Each Breed. All of these statistics are based on All Breed competition.

The American Kennel Club compiles these figures from the AKC licensed and member club shows. These figures will beprinted monthly in DOG NEWS by Annual Awards Rating System. These are the most current statistics available to the fancy.

1 GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed 72168Setters (Irish)D Burke/N Conner

2 GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction 44542Spaniels (Cocker) BlackL Moore/B Van Deman/C Douglas/M Walker/C Cassidy

3 GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout 42832Pointers (German Wirehaired)K Courtelis/J Witt/H Witt/J Wilkinson

4 GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous Combustion30119Wirehaired Pointing GriffonsJ Coughlin/E Hunsicker

5 GCH CH Firethorn And Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes 19686Setters (Gordon)D Coller/P Coller/M McLoughlin/C Kirby

6 GCH CH Poole’s Ide Got Water RN 17653Spaniels (Irish Water)S Duncan/C McDaniel/C Shelby/G Siner

7 GCH CH Silhouettes Lifeinthefastlane 17068WeimaranersC Cassidy/B Cassidy

8 GCH CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine 16102Pointers (German Wirehaired)R Stark/J Stark/V Malzoni

9 GCH CH Cerise Tender is The Night 14637Spaniels (English Springer)D Cherry/C Blaine/F Sunseri

10 GCH CH Rush Hill’s River Road Payoff 12479Retrievers (Golden)T Struble/M Struble/K Dunn

1 GCH CH Starline’s Chanel 43733WhippetsL Lawrence/C Lawrence/N Lawrence

2 GCH CH Torquay Midnight Confession 24606Beagles (over 13 in.)M Chagas/M Botelho/A Botelho

3 GCH CH Sporting Fields Bahama Sands 22513WhippetsD Butt/J Cooney-Waterhouse

4 GCH CH Grandcru Clos Erasmus 20900GreyhoundsR Gaudet/M Steele

5 GCH CH Foxcliffe Hickory Wind 20222Scottish DeerhoundsS Sweatt/C Dove/R Dove

6 GCH CH Genesis Silverado 19549Afghan HoundsJ Shaw

7 GCH CH Northgate’s As You Like It 18113Pharaoh HoundsJ Hall/A Lundqvist-Hemstrom

8 GCH CH Soletrader Donald Duck 12344Petits Bassets Griffons VendeensD Gau/G Robertson

9 GCH CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At Windbourne 10744Black and Tan CoonhoundsS Campbell/L Schermerhorn/S Skinner/T Sk

10 GCH CH Thaon’s Mowgli 10255Afghan HoundsJ Hafford/J Blanchard/A Sterner

1 GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream 56319BoxersD McCarroll/J Billhardt/S Tenenbaum

2 GCH CH Cammcastle’s Friar Tuck RN 29414RottweilersA O’Brien/V O’Brien

3 GCH CH Aviators Luck Be A Lady 28371Portuguese Water DogsM Dugan/C Dugan

4 GCH CH Duba-Dae’s Who’s Your Daddy 24831BoxersC Vose/W Bettis/L Jansson

5 GCH CH Nakodo’s Reign Of Glory 21050AkitasK Venezia

6 GCH CH Seng Khri Bartok Of Dawa 18518Tibetan MastiffsZ Smith/D Nechemias/L Claus

7 GCH CH Protocol’s Veni Vidi Vici 16505Doberman PinschersJ Mullins/K Mullins

8 GCH CH Catanyas Latin Lover 15556Alaskan MalamutesP Kendrick/A Martinez/A Syar

9 GCH CH R And G’s Mystical Dancer 14371BoxersR Bezerra/B Bachman/R Servetnick/G Steel

10 GCH CH Pepper Tree Zorro V Morgenwald 13219Standard SchnauzersP Duffee

The Dog News Top Ten List lists Best In Shows, Group Firsts and ALL Group Placements.

TOP TEN IN GROUP • Based on All-Breed Competitionpetitionompetitiontitititi

FINAL 2010 STATISTICS

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1 GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice 81730Fox Terriers (Smooth)S Hoffen/H Hoffen/A Booth/P Booth

2 GCH CH Slyfox Sneak’s A Peek 37296Fox Terriers (Smooth)J Smith

3 GCH CH Cragsmoor Buddy Goodman 24740Skye TerriersC Koch/V Malzoni

4 GCH CH Fleet St. Fenway Fan 20983Irish TerriersA Barker/V JNR

5 GCH CH Skyscot’s Poker Chip 20186Norwich TerriersC Dodwell

6 GCH CH Castle Rock’s Sbigstaff Mad About You 16450American Staffordshire TerriersG Brown/G Brown/R Sampson/D Pesenti

7 GCH CH Bayleigh Shaireab’s Super Hero 14745Welsh TerriersM Jacobs/K Bailey/S Abmeyer

8 GCH CH Sherwood’s King Arthur 13051Airedale TerriersL Bryan/S Bryan

9 GCH CH Dalriada’s Mystic 10460Fox Terriers (Wire)C Campbell/M Doleski/C Ruggles/B Dowd

10 GCH CH Devon Lady Simper Fi 8517Border TerriersS Middlebrooks/A Miller/L Miller

1 GCH CH Palacegarden Malachy 81008PekingeseI Love/S Middlebrooks/D Fitzpatrick

2 GCH CH Hallmark Jolei Austin Powers 32290Shih TzuJ Walton/R Walton

3 GCH CH Smash Jp Moon Walk 31843Poodles (Toy)R Scott/D Burke

4 GCH CH Franshaw Hear Me Roar 21514PekingeseJ Shaw

5 GCH CH Banana Joe V. Tani Kazari 20638AffenpinschersZ Truesdale/M Cooymans

6 GCH CH Ayrwen Star Kissed Delight 19307Chihuahuas (Smooth Coat)G Johnson/A Johnson

7 GCH CH Powerpom High Performance 16812PomeraniansP Pongsak

8 GCH CH Marlex Classic Red Glare 14743Miniature PinschersA Angelbello/L Monte

9 GCH CH Mountain Crest U Don’T Own Me 13962PomeraniansD Gilstrap/C Gilstrap

10 GCH CH Mondrian V.H. Lamslag RE 13790Cavalier King Charles SpanielsJ York

1 GCH CH Dawin Spitfire 39706Poodles (Standard)L Campbell

2 GCH CH Jaset’s Satisfaction 21819Poodles (Standard)C Bailey/S Tompkins/B Harris/M Winters

3 GCH CH Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle 21310BulldogsJ Fisher/R Speiser/B Wolfe

4 GCH CH Saks Hamelot Little Drummer Boy 18960Bichons FrisesB Weidner/L Darman/K Griffin/C Ruggles

5 GCH CH Brighton Lakeridge Encore 17042Poodles (Standard)T Sosnoff/M Sosnoff

6 GCH CH Dante Fire When Ready 12691SchipperkesA Gossman/S Middlebrooks/M Jameson/P All

7 GCH CH Vaje’s Miss Jayne Hathaway 11807Chinese Shar-PeiJ Mauk/V Mauk

8 GCH CH Chaoyangs Take It To The Limit 9275Chinese Shar-PeiD Cooper/R Cooper/L Teitelbaum

9 GCH CH My Thai Ta Sen Halleluiah Chorus 9149Lhasa ApsosS Giles

10 GCH CH Highwood’s Big Shot 7766French BulldogsA Vorbeck

1 GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins 40138Bearded ColliesE Charles/A Stein/L Stein/S Ross/L Woodc

2 CH Bugaboo’s Georgie Girl 25787Old English SheepdogsC Johnson/H Johnson

3 GCH CH Avalon Frontier Sleepnlady Webber 20391Bouviers des FlandresJ Mcconnell/S McDaniel/J Guido/L Fenner/S Garcia

4 GCH CH Lambluv Gambolon Blue Thunder 19333Old English SheepdogsK Richardson/J Marder

5 GCH CH Kridler’s Nutmeg V. Signature 17657German Shepherd DogsR Dickson/J Moses/S Moses

6 GCH CH Mysharas Dream Girl 16859Australian ShepherdsS Fontanini

7 GCH CH Paray Cirque Du Soliel 12132Shetland SheepdogsT Pittman/J Wixson/D Clabby

8 GCH CH Enchanted’s American Thunder 10309German Shepherd DogsJ Bates/S Espejo

9 GCH CH Shoal Creek’s Sangria V Barick 9283German Shepherd DogsE Farrell/B Stamper/L Jewell/G Middei

10 GCH CH Gentry’s Braveheart 9108Collies (Rough)P Gordon/G Nash/L Greer


1 GCH CH J’Cobe Kemosabe Vigilante Justice 81730Fox Terrier (Smooth)S Hoffen/H Hoffen/A Booth/P Booth

2 GCH CH Palacegarden Malachy 81008PekingeseI Love/S Middlebrooks/D Fitzpatrick

3 GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed 72168Setter (Irish)D Burke/N Conner

4 GCH CH Winfall Brookwood Styled Dream 56319BoxerD McCarroll/J Billhardt/S Tenenbaum

5 GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction 44542Spaniel (Cocker) BlackL Moore/B Van Deman/C Douglas/M Walker/C Cassidy

6 GCH CH Starline’s Chanel 43733WhippetL Lawrence/C Lawrence/N Lawrence

7 GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout 42832Pointer (German Wirehaired)K Courtelis/J Witt/H Witt/J Wilkinson

8 GCH CH Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins 40138Bearded CollieE Charles/A Stein/L Stein/S Ross/L Woodc

9 GCH CH Dawin Spitfire 39706Poodle (Standard)L Campbell

10 GCH CH Slyfox Sneak’s A Peek 37296Fox Terrier (Smooth)J Smith

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Sporting GroupBrittanys783 GCH CH Willowick TallteanC Fitzgerald628 GCH CH Mich’s Mt Ready Aim FireL Rickard/J Eiene/D Peek/J Davies575 GCH CH Gourley’s Dfl 99 Carat DiamondG Stern/C Gourley566 GCH CH Magic Read My LipsK Hanson/B Hultgren/N Otterson552 GCH CH Vem Country MileG Manifold/N Redick/H Manifold/R West543 GCH CH Shelttany’s Against All OddsR Tomasi/H Glick/E Ewart520 GCH CH Melridge Stir N It UpD Bingham/F Bingham423 GCH CH Triumphant’s Saviour MachineM Russell/S Russell/L McCartney-Roy394 GCH CH RJ’s Sierra Edition SHJ Wire/R Wire318 GCH CH Carrollton’s Count LancelotL Martin/W Wijaya/G Hartman

Pointers499 GCH CH Tahari’s To Wild To Be SeriousL Cayton/D Ying/F DePaulo480 GCH CH Bookstor Inherit The WindK Spey/E Reisman/B Reisman/H Spey248 GCH CH Solivia’s A Walk In The CloudsJ Herrera/D Brown/K Thompson Brown/S Tho232 GCH CH Penpoint In Dress BluesL Stagg223 GCH CH Marjetta Rave Review JHM Marjetta179 GCH CH Seasyde Dobe’s Den In FashionJ Pahl/D Pahl/H Medeiros131 GCH CH Solivia’s FrostproofJ Deeming/D Brown/S Thompson128 GCH CH Creeksyde’s Witches PromiseJ Walton/G Griffin/K Rath116 GCH CH Solivia’s SuccessorJ Deeming78 GCH CH Brackenmoor The Duchess JHJ Pullan

Pointers (German Shorthaired)1308GCH CH Kan-Point’s Leading The ChaseR Stanley/L Stanley/L Coonrod680 GCH CH Dogwoodcreek’s Hot MoneyL Duncan604 GCH CH Markann-N-Kk’s Hot TopicK Kohlmeyer/K Jeglum531 GCH CH Autumn’s Stardust And RosesJ Stark/R Stark491 GCH CH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale JHL Estes/W Bettis/M Bettis454 GCH CH Crk In The Fast Lane JHM Farone/W Farone376 GCH CH Ehrenvogel It Amazes MeA Lester/M Juch/M Lara370 GCH CH Robin Crest Great ExpectationsR Remondi/R Remondi289 GCH CH Robin Crest Spectacular Bid JHJ Hasart/R Remondi277 GCH CH Khrispat-Garbonita ArchyE King

Pointers (German Wirehaired)284 GCH CH Afterhours Reece Have Gun Will TravelF Neuwirth/C Whitmore/A Johnson237 GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View LookoutK Courtelis/J Witt/H Witt/J Wilkinson191 GCH CH K-S-Tzarr-Balkanoff Vom SeppK Sunda/B Stroh132 GCH CH Star K’s Mile Hi ValentineR Stark/J Stark/V Malzoni99 GCH CH Reece Afterhours The Buck Stops HereM Johnson/A Johnson/C Whitmore61 CH Aspendel’s Pale Rider JHB Watkins/R Perry/S Ferraro45 CH Tagalong’s Cherry BombM Marley42 GCH CH Weidenhugel Abby V JessieC Heiller/K Boyd40 CH Star K And Hampton Court’s Bye Bye BirdieJ Stark/R Stark/V Malzoni35 CH Scotian The Man In Black JH MX MXJ MXFS Rainwater/J Rainwater/L Reeves

Retrievers (Chesapeake Bay)526 GCH CH Chesabar’s True GritR Barber/P Barber327 GCH CH Mudcreek Red MooseD Lentz/L Lentz184 GCH CH Desert Winds Moroccan SandL Schisler176 GCH CH Pond Hollow More MischiefM Stump/D Baldwin165 GCH CH Irish’s Master JakeJ Soulliere/G Irish155 GCH CH Quailridge’s Top Dee O Gee MaximilianC Macina/C Macina155 GCH CH Cabin Ridge’s Mega MargaritaC Meyer/J Martin152 GCH CH Cal-I-Co HialeahJ Colvin/J Colvin146 GCH CH Silvercreek Casbar’s CheersJ Silver/D Ammerman120 GCH CH Double-R’s Eye Of The HurricaneK Fox/R Kirwan

Retrievers (Curly-Coated)176 GCH CH Down Datrail Hunting Thrills CDS Macre/D Akins162 GCH CH Kurly Kreek Sherlock HolmesM Shifflett/S Shifflett118 GCH CH Kurly Kreek Artic ExpressS Shifflett/M Shifflett94 GCH CH Clarion’s Blackberry BrambleJ Gentry/P Gentry75 GCH CH Riverwatch Frozen AssetsG Meek/M Meek58 CH Dryfork Curly Moe RNL Rush50 GCH CH Manawanui Blackberry JackH Stout/R Alley42 CH Kurly Kreek Shooting StarrI Andre30 CH Boyerie’s Thomas RobertH Hames/J Hames/G Cooper/Y Cooper30 CH Summerwind’s Delight Of Thunder RNK Hayes/D Hayes/D Hayes

Retrievers (Flat-Coated)679 GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha SapphireC Johnson/K Johnson444 GCH CH Quillquest Etched In Stone RN JH OA AXJS Mclean423 CH Rowansgaard Rosa MundiS Ware387 GCH CH Valhala Born On The 4th Of JulyJ Pinto/M Doheny324 GCH CH Bay Creek I’M All For ThatR Rickert/S Rickert/L Selof/M Bettis226 GCH CH Blacfriar A Stitch In Time CDX RE JH OAR Hill/J Parker204 GCH CH Glenwan’s Sidney On Lanier BN JH NAJW Jacobson/C Pullian187 GCH CH Quillquest’s Living LegendD Sickles/L Zimic/G Impey171 GCH CH Wind Dancer’s Along Came A SpyderK Forni167 GCH CH Beachcliff John WayneC McDowell/D Edwards

Retrievers (Golden)2430GCH CH My Buddy’s Boppity-Bop Blue Moon RNL Chew/J Andras/A Andras2291 GCH CH Tempo’s U’Ve Got What Gets MeC Meddaugh2256 GCH CH Summits Emery Its In The BagB Johnson2008 GCH CH Rush Hill’s River Road PayoffT Struble/M Struble/K Dunn1858 GCH CH Gaia Of Yoshida EnterpriseK Oshima/L Jordan-Fenner1840 GCH CH Sunjoie ‘N Woodland Anyway U Slice ItS Shilkoff/J Davis1406 GCH CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham’s PrideH Doizaki/J Jensen1005 GCH CH Goodtime’s I Rest My CaseK SMITH/L Fernandes900 GCH CH Eldorado’s Promises D’Best H3xJ Inman/C Browning838 GCH CH Hillock Honeybear’s Purple PizzazzT Tomlinson/K Shufflbottom

Retrievers (Labrador)2341GCH CH Danbridge Henry JM Meewes/K Meewes1941 GCH CH Robnie Home For The HolidaysT Jerman/B Anthony1802 GCH CH Casbar’s Hart To HartD Ammerman1086 GCH CH Rosewater 24R Harkow/L Harkow872 GCH CH Willcare To Fly Under The Radar RNS Willumsen840 GCH CH Ridge View’s MagicianM Hendricks/D Bloom-Schwartz/D Reece829 CH Blackwing SuperfineL Hamilton/M Hamilton647 GCH CH Arlon’s Indy Anna JonesG Baba637 GCH CH Signal Hill JoeyB Thompson583 GCH CH Bandalier Alakazam Of WoebegoneA Mook/L Janke/N Janke

Retrievers (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)477 GCH CH Littleriver’s Brynwood Celtie CDE Boryczka381 GCH CH Javahill Steal My Heart RA JHA Soderman/P Soderman267 GCH CH Lennoxlove Susqudilla’s Mini CooperR Haskin/J Merred/P Campanella/M Waterst172 GCH CH Honeyrun Simply AmazingD Gibbs/J Gibbs/K Lawless75 GCH CH Seastar’s Dark’N Stormy Kelty FifeM McGrath/J Folkman72 CH Cyon’s Calamity JaneS Rodgers/R Beard68 GCH CH Foxvale Foxbrooke Dare To CruiseK Lawless/J Lawless62 GCH CH Littleriver Shoot For The MoonL Hettinger/J Jeffery60 GCH CH Manitou’s Catch A Maserati CD JHC Lindemer/G Lindemer48 GCH CH Jetstream’s Drummer BoyC Siflinger/L Siflinger

Setters (English)732 GCH CH Wyndswept’s EncoreR Mockoviak/S Mockoviak629 GCH CH Kaska’s Capture The MomentL Kuhn/L Gancer492 GCH CH Esthete’s Claudette Monet JHL Matter/J Warren/V Nunes-Atkinson400 GCH CH Set’R Ridge’s Exclusively GoldE Biles/S Biles/S Alexander/M Newman357 GCH CH Honeygait Wilsonlake On The RocksM Raisor/A Duncan282 GCH CH Willglen’s To The MaxP Canino/T Williams281 GCH CH Cobblestone Summer Sunshine JHA Harlow/M Anderson260 GCH CH Hemlock Lane Flying ColoursG Perry/R Yuhasz252 GCH CH Horizon’s Rag’s To RichesT Callo226 CH Chebaco Blames It On TrabeizD Coller/P Coller/E Hackett

Setters (Gordon)695 GCH CH Firethorn And Sandpiper Easy On TheD Coller/P Coller/M McLoughlin/C Kirby297 GCH CH Sastya Raggededge Peer ReviewM Leonard/W Leonard/C Mayers/M Grill184 GCH CH Glen Oaks River Breeze ShirazM Wetzel/G Godding/M Devalt158 GCH CH Blazen Mackhyber’s Cosmic VoyageM Dorward149 CH Sassenach King Of The CastleJ Brown142 GCH CH Lennox Blazi’Ns CourageousH West128 GCH CH Sandpiper’s Shore EnoughD Grant/J Beattie/P Reilly125 GCH CH Taliesin Allure Of MagickP Engler111 GCH CH Black Diamond’s Midnight CowboyB Bjerkestrand/D Bjerkestrand106 GCH CH Windcrest Take It To The LimitD Sweeney/S Scovil/V Sweeney

Setters (Irish Red and White)113 GCH CH Redbranch Radiant Sunset At NyastarK Miller/S Hazen/J Holt77 GCH CH Mizen Duchas Dilis JHJ Baumgartner65 CH Rossmore Ruanard JHH Hazen/B Hazen36 CH Moonstone DarcyD Cournoyer/P Cournoyer32 CH Dalriach Alchemy JHA Jones/L Robinson29 GCH CH Hammonia’s Hascan JHC Phillips/S Pikell29 CH Tymaran MasterfulL DeRosa/S DeRosa26 CH Affinity Honey BunR Schwiegerath/R Schwiegerath26 CH Shireoak Caniscaeli WindsongG Harrison/L Harrison22 CH Allard Aristokrat JHR Cornum/C Mika/R Webb/J Webb

Setters (Irish)1916GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red HandedD Burke/N Conner712 GCH CH Greengate Buzz LightyearJ Killam/B Elliott/M Killam/L Morgan548 GCH CH Greengate The Boss At Beaubriar RNN Fiacco/R Fiacco/M Dechambeau/B Elliott518 GCH CH Kaerdon’s Just Tickled Pink JHS Kinney/J Kinney/L Graham/W Graham432 GCH CH Herihunda’s Table For OneJ Young/K Young384 GCH CH Antares Amelia EarhartM Goeke/P Goeke379 GCH CH Greengate Bells N WhistlesB Watanabe366 GCH CH Kenora Eyema StinkerJ Brodersen Watson/R Gear/C Tye364 GCH CH Heatherwood’s Sweet TartC Deslauriers/E Deslauriers/K Kazee346 CH Jewelset’s Up Up N AwayS Reilly/J Waters/K Velletri/J Arch

Spaniels (American Water)63 GCH CH Kei-Rin’s HoneyweissK Kozak/P Kozak61 GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Hot DiggityJ Hattrem/L Hattrem/P Boyer37 CH Mountain Star Aspen ChargerB Randle/C Curtis-Dihel37 GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Ralphie Boy-HowD Hancock/L Hattrem/P Boyer30 GCH CH Nissop’s Joki Koira SHD Possin24 CH Beavercreek’s Chance Of A Life TimeL Thorsness16 CH Beavercreek’s Secret CelebrationL Mcgrath/L Thorsness13 CH Beavercreek’s BlossomK Steinke/L Thorsness/W Steinke12 CH Aspen Springs Northern Star RND Parker/F Parker12 CH Carolina’s Cow Creek PirateW O’Neal/T O’Neal

Spaniels (Boykin)337 GCH CH Sunseeker Pirate’s CodeL Knudsen96 GCH CH Pocotaligo’s Swamp Fox SHG Parker/K Parkman68 GCH CH Hollow Creek’s Jagger MeisterG Copeland36 GCH CH Carolina’s Jamaica Me CrazyP Knudsen/L Pitts36 GCH CH Texas Trace KelleyG Copeland34 CH Sc’s Who’s Wearn’ The Pants Now RAL Plott/K Heinz32 GCH CH Hollow Creek’s KingfisherC Thomas/P Watts23 GCH CH Thornhills Ring That JezebelleL Kern19 CH Sunseeker Kiss My Britches Beekauz RN SHS Kauzlarich/D Kauzlarich/K Kauzlarich17 CH Hollow Creek’s Woody WattsV Grice/P Watts

Spaniels (Clumber)309 GCH CH Clussexx See You Later AlligatorB Dowd/T Garvey/G Drucker/J Haverick/K H236 GCH CH Nexus Dark HorseP McCune/T McCune84 GCH CH Moonrysn Critter James DeanJ Sutherland/J Friis/C Sutherland72 GCH CH Whidbtrue’s Tullamore DewH Lapole/M Wiltse/K Wiltse70 GCH CH Casmir Guns N Red RosesV Lovins/M Gundlach67 CH Casmir Creswick Sgt PepperB Patterson/L Connell/L Wickwire/V Lovin57 GCH CH Cajun’s A Change Is Gonna ComeP Holman/M Cole/R Froman52 GCH CH Clussex Dutch TreatG Yager/C Yager51 CH Moonrysn’s Moon DawgP Holman/M Cole/J Sutherland48 GCH CH Slyfox Gunsmokes Marshall MattL Watt/R Watt

Spaniels (Cocker) ASCOB672 GCH CH Shaman’s No Doubt About ItJ Stamm/J Fehring412 GCH CH Broken Ridge’s Wild At HeartD Rismyhe311 GCH CH Carbert Arikara Magic TouchC Shute/P Nazarko266 GCH CH Creekridge Eye Wanna Be A Rock StarrC Bredenbeck/F Bredenbeck247 GCH CH Winelights SymphonyJ Bruce234 GCH CH Nickleby’s Shine On MeJ Eggers/M Walker198 GCH CH Sunhaven’s Premier PackageC CHAND/A Lawrence176 GCH CH Mardi Gras Strut The StageR Logrie174 GCH CH Windsong All Kidding AsideK Toner/A Toner159 GCH CH Mei-Hardt’s Shining QuasarJ Meister/S McAlister

Spaniels (Cocker) Black1085GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling SeductionL Moore/B Van Deman/C Douglas/M Walker/C Cassidy433 GCH CH Markann-N-Kk’s Charlotte’s Winning WebK Jeglum/K Kohlmeyer413 GCH CH Lehi’s Crystal Ball At BluriverH Armour/B Guyer/N Guyer289 GCH CH Bracon’s Leapin Lilly PadsH Sullivan246 GCH CH K-J & Coldry Sherman TankJ Pruitt/K Pruitt/C Grimes/A Grimes211 GCH CH Hillside’s Black MiracleX Larson/R Larson198 GCH CH Hartlines True To BearM Hart/K Brown/K Weaver/J Stern166 GCH CH Royal Guardian’s That’s My Boy KrY Shin154 GCH CH Buckinghamhill Bird Of ParadiseM Smoller-Phillips144 GCH CH Lomapoint 18k You Da ManJ Bjelland/T Kelso

Spaniels (Cocker) Parti501 GCH CH Tri-Pod’s Feel That FireD Podratz440 GCH CH Showcase Medicine ManS Forbes/B Rapoport310 GCH CH Pbj’s Gimme All Your LovinB Pruitt/J Pruitt276 GCH CH Windsor 18k Rolls RoyceJ Bjelland/T Kelso252 GCH CH Pbj’s Keeper Of The StarsB Pruitt245 GCH CH Conquest’s Legend Of The WestM Torres-Young192 GCH CH My-Ida-Ho Lucky StrikeS Gerling169 GCH CH Sherwood’s Orion’s StarM Santos/B Santos159 GCH CH Jems Unanimous DecisionJ Stamm139 GCH CH Che-Lee’s Southern DetorC Brown/V Rosado

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The Dog News Top Ten ListBased On Breed CompetitionFINAL 2010 STATISTICS

Spaniels (English Cocker)1061GCH CH Nonnies Deja VuL Munro/V Umplely/G Sprague419 GCH CH Lynann’s TouchstoneL Gall/R Gall/D Deane312 GCH CH Ragtime Zane GreyK Wyckoff/S Peterson303 GCH CH Carnaby Shades Of SummerE Brangers/S Brangers/K Brangers258 CH Sweet Apple Sir PrizeN Sweet/M Benson247 GCH CH Beowulf’s King Charles 1stC Hedrick/G Hedrick246 CH Larkspur Milestone FlybyJ Lindheim/B Lindheim242 CH Majestic’s Keeping The DramaS Johnson/K Belter/D Belter233 GCH CH Especially Magic HappensP Harris/S Moss/M Bartholomew176 GCH CH Barrister Hocus PocusS Burch/S Rosenthal

Spaniels (English Springer)1497GCH CH Cerise Tender is The NightD Cherry/C Blaine/F Sunseri1412 GCH CH Wil-Orion’s Twenty TwentyL Green/E Johnson/E Jesseman/J Johnson1115 GCH CH Otein Cap’N Jack SparrowG Ryser/R Nieto/J Ryser/L Nieto929 GCH CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale CD RND Cherry/R Fugit573 GCH CH Windmoor SuperstitionB Fink/C Florence/D Streng/K McWilliams517 GCH CH Darkover Don’T Dream It’s OverS Pelissero/C Pelissero/B Daniel484 GCH CH Capulet’s InnovationL Myslinski416 GCH CH Tagalong’s Boy Oh BoyS Kraft408 GCH CH Otein’s Tommy BahamaL Nieto/R Nieto405 CH Cerise Jesse JamesD Cherry/R Fugit

Spaniels (Field)364 GCH CH Tamarack’s Race You To CalicoS Thornhill/B Hirschy227 GCH CH Killara’s Riders On The StormG Elliott/K Balinski104 GCH CH Northaven’s Call Me AlS Stebbins85 GCH CH Killara’s Grand Idea RAA Eley/K Balinski84 CH Capriole’s Normandy Commander CD RAK Wiechmann68 CH Bitterblue Here Comes Da JudgeK Sullivan/H Howard/L Finney60 CH W-Haven’s Traces Of GoldS Strong/S Douthit/A Winters59 GCH CH Promenade Perfect AlibiJ Chopson/J Schildman54 GCH CH Freedoms Playing With The GangJ Jernstrom/J Thibault42 CH Calico’s Guitars And Cadillacs SHJ Amundsen/M Finnegan

Spaniels (Irish Water)325 GCH CH Poole’s Ide Got Water RNS Duncan/C McDaniel/C Shelby/G Siner146 GCH CH D’Locks St. James’s Gate CD JHR Rubin66 CH Taras Water’s My Middle Name CD RE JHK Kezer/J Kezer51 CH Poole’s Ide Bonnie BrookS Lewis/L Macdonald34 GCH CH Tara’s Water Baroness CD RAS Ensign29 CH Saracen Blue Thunder On The Marsh CD JHS Sarracino/R Deihl22 CH Folly’s Lone Star Ace At CarlennC Randel/G Randel22 CH Coomara’s Emerald Isle WarriorP Price/H Brunlees21 CH D’Locks Evenstar Of BeaufieldB Kvarnlov/L Musgrave18 CH Stanegate SupertrampT Ufkes/H Gervais

Spaniels (Sussex)246 GCH CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RNP Peterson/T Peterson/A McGloon/S McCull65 GCH CH Remedi’s Maritime Stern StarA Morris/K Booth62 GCH CH Remedi’s Fastrax Heart O’GoldJ Haenszel/C Drake51 GCH CH Companionway Sutton Young TurkA Merriman/J Merriman40 CH Three D Vansan Rumor Has ItJ Toebben/D Duffy/V Koolhof/S Ezersky39 CH Erinhill Cpnwy Mr FuzzywrinklesC Curtis/C Holt-Grenier31 CH Remedi Maritime CriminalintentA Morris/K Booth13 CH Three D Ziegfeld FollyD Duffy/M Meador11 CH Remedi’s Mouawad MagicT Launder11 CH Primetime American Idol RNL Erb

Spaniels (Welsh Springer)201 GCH CH Heatherstone’s Jopa BlueK Sinclair-Dunn200 GCH CH Statesman’s CorinthianM Riese-Bassel/S Riese180 GCH CH Rolyart’s Full Of Grace JHS Traylor/C Ford139 GCH CH Holly House Empres JosephineA Legare/S Roth114 CH Rock SPGS Hawk Of The BattleK Goodrich112 GCH CH Harmony’s Welsh FanfareB Wegner/K Wegner105 GCH CH Royaile’s Man For All SeasonsR Burgess/S Burgess/N Carlton101 GCH CH Saga’s Sweet SherlockJ Cooley

97 GCH CH Statesman’s Winners CircleA Grant/V Gill/M Helms/P Gilson85 GCH CH Royailes Hollywood LegendN Carlton/G Carlton

Spinoni Italiani230 GCH CH Spinfandel Mariah’s Storm JHM Faeth229 GCH CH Klondike’s Frederico IlarioS Moen/C Sheridan98 CH Couchfields Fare Salti Di GioiaL Perham/P Perham/M Brustein/D Brooks93 GCH CH Lake Desires Princess IsabellaJ Wiseman/C Wiseman71 GCH CH Busy B’s Elliott Ess MHA Costello/J Costello68 GCH CH Couchfields Maximus Del MucroneM Brustein/D Brooks/W Carucci57 GCH CH Bela’s Presto Change-O RNP Miller/L Miller/K Miller56 GCH CH Kala’s Qualcosa Parlare DiS Coates/K Hamaker56 GCH CH Vericool Leggenda Del Mare JHS McGregor/S Acquistapace52 GCH CH Quattro Zampe Martini BiancoP Folz/D Folz

Vizslas1414GCH CH Renaissance Girls Gone WildL Durham/G Durham1073 GCH CH Artisan Grouse Point Pink Panther JHC Miklos/S Lonabaugh/R Bernstein/J Toepk863 GCH CH Annian’s Gone With The Wind JHV Mcarthur/C McArthur/S Towne752 GCH CH Kezdet’s Grand Mark GedeonN Russo570 GCH CH Cinnabars Aldebaran EpiphanyD Becker/A Becker436 CH Jakra’s Vivid Morning Glory RN JHM Lembke/J Lembke394 GCH CH Poquito’s Oro Jag In Pursuit RN JH NAG Fleming380 GCH CH Mehagian’s Sleepy Hollow The Beat GoesR Mather/S Olivera374 GCH CH Jen’s Penny Matra Baci’s Boogie FeverM Stratford/N Guarascio/L Durham335 GCH CH Artisan’s Vladimir The ImperialM Spoor/J Toepke

Weimaraners1458GCH CH Silhouettes LifeinthefastlaneC Cassidy/B Cassidy835 GCH CH Northwoods Send Money HoneyH Warren/T Palmer/P Warren601 GCH CH Rosewin Clasic Schwin Of AnsonP Sage/A Sage/M Gearhart/W Gearhart479 GCH CH Doc’s Seven Ships Of AcadiaA Stewart-Zimmerman/A Stewart/M Stewart/465 CH Harline Win’Weim It’s My 2nd MartiniS Line443 GCH CH Win’Weim’s It’s My Grey GooseD Massey/S Line372 GCH CH Kolata’s Moving ViolationR Hilgenbrink/D Hilgenbrink/C Grisell316 GCH CH Smokycity Nanis Dbl SilhouetteC Cassidy/B Cassidy268 GCH CH Monterra’s Best Bet MHE Krupinski/T Bintner238 GCH CH Ivette Imperium StarC Herbold/E Lenaerts

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons373 GCH CH Fireside’s Spontaneous CombustionJ Coughlin/E Hunsicker131 GCH CH Flatbrook Ace’s I’M So VainJ Lockhart/K Rogney76 GCH CH Snowybrooks Pr Pointing Boy FloydR Rodriguez/B Keller/V Rodriguez/A Kelle72 GCH CH North Lake’s It’s A Bug’s LifeD Peterson60 GCH CH Bear Hug Cee Barry Rockbridge JHK Boehner60 GCH CH Butte View’s Pranqster GalS Edginton/L Edginton/B Van Kleeck58 GCH CH Kyloe’s Trekking Kb Amstel JHJ Resler/J Riederer58 GCH CH Ear Mountains Outlaw Kid Curry JHG Curtis/R Byrne53 CH Fireside’s Dot Dot Dash RE JHM Thompson/K Krautz45 GCH CH Fireside’s Keep On Truckin’ JHE Hunsicker

Hound GroupAfghan Hounds1186GCH CH Thaon’s MowgliJ Hafford/J Blanchard/A Sterner701 GCH CH Genesis SilveradoJ Shaw476 GCH CH Majic Whatever I WantK Todd/L Bettis419 GCH CH Har-Lou’s Gorgeous JorgeN Wisher/D Schellhorn/D Golden/L Hedstro400 GCH CH Xenos JimletW Slowe331 GCH CH Suliman IncendioD Rogers/J Fertitta319 GCH CH Wynsyr China DollD Pfeil/W Pfeffer/D Rogers/J Rogers269 GCH CH Shekinah Jakar Raising The BarD Jensen/G Jensen268 GCH CH Stormhill’s Sweet Dreams Of RafficaG Games/S Games/S Frei/T Vanderezee245 GCH CH Mahali Rustic RingmasterE Wolfe/N Gardner/L Schanzle

American Foxhounds272 GCH CH Kelly Mt. American IdolJ Rea240 GCH CH Kiarry’s Walkin On SunshineC Koenitz/C Koenitz/M Echols/L Miller56 GCH CH Devlon’s Fame And FortuneK Kendall/D Leonard/K Leonard50 GCH CH Kiarry’s Foolish PrideH Miller/L Miller

25 GCH CH Kelly Mt First LadyJ Rea20 CH Kiarry’s Walk This WayW Sommerfelt/C Sommerfelt18 CH Hewly CamillaS Petter/R Urban/G Shultz11 CH Devlon’s It’s Now Or NeverD Leonard/K Leonard/K Kendall/S Leonard9 CH Brazos RemmingtonC Petrick8 CH Kiarry’s Foolish PleasureP Rally/H Miller/L Miller/D Grant

Basenjis539 GCH CH Meisterhaus Dazzle ‘N’ DazeA Brooks/J Hurt470 GCH CH Jasiri-Sukari Bucking The TrindJ Taylor/J Jones/K Jones456 GCH CH Wakili Signet DooneyT Curry398 GCH CH Ab-Rafiki The Icon Of CoolW Pooley397 GCH CH Emerant’s The NavigatorB Hart/L Hart309 GCH CH Ahmahr Nahr’s Harlequin Cassanova JackJ Behles/R Holt218 GCH CH Signet Meisterhaus Gossip GirlE Johnson/B Cassell/A Brooks/S Middlebro215 GCH CH Tazamisha’s Critical MassV Cortez/J Cortez/N Cortez201 GCH CH ‘Tis-A Arubmec’s Circle Of LifeJ Hughes/P Cembura/F Hughes193 GCH CH Reveille Push ButtonD Bolte

Basset Hounds1010GCH CH Splash’s The ProfessorJ Nolan/B Nolan/J Nolan/S Ponsart852 GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu American ExpressC Orlandi/C Steidel/S Frischmann767 GCH CH Blossomhil’s Mamma MiaS Shor365 GCH CH Barnyard Legends Of The FallP Harder/B Mercer/S Smyth/M Harder244 CH Showtime’s Shock And AweH Haskell/B Haskell/M Chrysanthis/S Chry217 GCH CH Topsfield-Sanchu Pop Art O’BridiC Orlandi/C Steidel201 GCH CH Craigwood Ol’ South’s U Can’T Touch ThisR Opeka/K Hutchinson/K Joiner199 GCH CH Morningwood LucianoB Keene/D Keene192 GCH CH Symphony’s Debonair CroonerK Whelan/D Whelan160 GCH CH Touchstone Hurricane CamilleS Vick/M Vick/M Hawley

Beagles (13 in. and under)418 GCH CH Del Rey Roosevelts Rough RiderR Hilton/D Lipari/E Brandt/J Catz360 GCH CH Roirdan Lanbur Motor CityJ Herrera/D Kirby/P Lipani/J Woodring/C235 GCH CH Lomapoint HuckleberryC Long207 GCH CH Shadynook’s You Lite Up My LifeR Werlein177 GCH CH Skyline’s Dream BigK Forbes/J Forbes176 GCH CH Irish Coffey Shadows On The ShannonP Coffey/B Coffey96 GCH CH Windkist Branston Talk About MeC Stahle/L Bertagnolli90 GCH CH Van-Mar What Happens In VegasC Wambaugh/H Wambaugh79 GCH CH Barrister’s Match PointB Manifold/B Tague72 GCH CH Werff’s Apple Of My EyeA VanderWerff

Beagles (over 13 in.)806 GCH CH Torquay Midnight ConfessionM Chagas/M Botelho/A Botelho471 GCH CH Belcanto Flags A’FlyinR Willett391 GCH CH Lovelyn The Wright RevolutionM Nolan/M Nolan375 GCH CH Shoreviews The Blues BrothersB Tague/S Swanson363 GCH CH Shadynook Mcdreamy At Rk TookerB Kidwell/R Kidwell/C Mcelroy339 GCH CH Langrigg Star Ofth StageT Steele/E Dziuk308 GCH CH Skyline’s Big WheelK Forbes/J Forbes/C Conger/S Todd283 GCH CH Cabaret Come Chase The DreamT Olson/J Simpson/C Stone/P Ivett214 GCH CH Rockwoods Milo TipsterJ Hubenak/S Moore/S Hubenak203 GCH CH Barrister’s Eclat De La FoudreB Manifold/S Robblee

Black and Tan Coonhounds215 GCH CH Silver Ridge Showtyme At WindbourneS Campbell/L Schermerhorn/S Skinner/T Sk171 GCH CH Windbourne Every Hand’s A WinnerA Mitchell62 GCH CH Kennisaw Mt Londerry HeirJ Doran57 CH Southwind’s Walking In MemphisR Reynolds/S Lowthian53 CH CSG Clover Creek Big Daddy CD REK Winn/J Carr25 CH Windbourne BentlyS Campbell23 CH Briarhunt’s She’s A Chinnook EhL Fey18 CH Windbourne Words Of LoveV Redditt/M Owens18 CH Windbourne Dr WatsonL Seabrook/R Seabrook/S Campbell17 CH Designer R Stout And AleB Wall/K Settle

Bloodhounds377 GCH CH Flessner’s International HarvesterB Flessner/C Flessner268 GCH CH Quiet Creek’s WindfallK Hansen/M Hansen/S Hamil/L Burch199 GCH CH Heathers A Little Night MusicE Befus172 GCH CH Quiet Creek’s Kiss And TellS LaCroix/H Whitcomb91 GCH CH Legend’s Nutrageous HamletM Zitek/S Anderson/S VanCamp/C Thomas85 GCH CH Huggables Blue Lace AgateT Wirth/K Wirth83 CH Ingenium Gamester For RosehillA Miller81 CH Orion’s Legend’s Timeless DivaD Johnson/S Anderson66 GCH CH Churchils Treasured MoonJ Walker/J Kano/M McKinney42 CH Churchils Improvisation Of PinetoneS Green/N Forrest/D Forrest

Bluetick Coonhounds58 GCH CH Live Oaks My Name Is MikeS Lloyd45 CH Black Knights Balu PowerD Crump/A Heiser/A Alexander38 CH CGCH So. Flame Blame It On The RainC Grooms/G Black21 Regal-C He’s Blue All Over AgainD Gunter21 CH Rr Touchdown TennesseeK Smith8 Mt. Dale Valley BounceN Cook6 Hardtree’s More Bigtime TroubleJ Earp5 Regal-C Blue’s Lacey JD Gunter5 CH Live Oaks Got Beat By A GirlS Lloyd4 Regal-C Savage SamD Gunter/J Gunter

Borzois633 GCH CH Aashtoria Wildhunt Hidden AgendaR Riel/C Riel380 GCH CH Majenkir A King’s RansomK Horn-Janek/R Janek317 CH Reflections I’M The Lucky OneR Glenn/F Murphy311 GCH CH Mechta Grandiloquent RegulusS Mcgraw/M McGraw/B McGraw308 GCH CH Blackmoor Samwise At KonzaK Cassella/P Cassella254 GCH CH Avalyn’s Magnum ForceL Bennett/B Benjamin240 GCH CH Majenkir Ringmaster At RaynboR Zucker/J Zucker/K Staudt-Cartabona228 GCH CH Raynbos Run For The RosesJ Zucker/R Zucker193 GCH CH Greyhaven Wizard’s CrystalF Vogel/M Polsfuss/C Vogel185 GCH CH Jubilee-Katushka EbelC Gredys

Dachshunds (Longhaired)1679GCH CH Sunteckel’s Samuel IIS Lutosky/T Abst1217 GCH CH Leoralee’s American Gangster SlD Amiel/M Singleton749 GCH CH Goldidachs Veronica KikiE Goldin710 GCH CH Homar’s Solo Aviator SlC Puig/W Jones/M Jones685 GCH CH Pramada’s Living Legend LM Peat678 GCH CH Rose Farm’s Red Rum MlV Diker482 GCH CH Xeralane’s SupersonicM Vila/Xeralane Knl434 GCH CH Serenity’s Steel MagnoliasW Snyder/B Snyder/C Werner/D Abrams422 GCH CH Add-Sim’s Scout Of MtM Taylor288 GCH CH Beacon Hill Tequila Manhattan LC Heitzmann/N Turner/N Froy

Dachshunds (Smooth)954 GCH CH Brownwood Legacy V Laddland SsW Cunningham/J Cerasini629 GCH CH Isledox Tractor TugF Overdahl/M Mader615 GCH CH Brodny Schoolhouse DixieF Vogel/C Vogel/J Anderson/N Eby418 GCH CH Hialeah’s Cinnabar V LuceneS Lutosky408 GCH CH Grandgables Ms Stripey BrownI Love/S Middlebrooks/G Jeavons/M Housto348 GCH CH Dynadaux Little Bit Of Life MsC Senff/G Sutton/S Summers304 GCH CH Pawprints Add Sim’s Sahara MsF Simones/R Addison304 GCH CH Kochana’s Hiswill Ain’T MisbehavinD Poranski228 GCH CH Barkerville Why NotT Brunner/K Brunner219 GCH CH Lucene’s MerlinJ Sudinski/M Stall

Dachshunds (Wirehaired)905 GCH CH Treis Pinheiros Starbarack KentM Heywood/C Pedoros Neto879 GCH CH Raydachs Playing With Fire VS Ray/M Sakoda/J Sakoda539 GCH CH Leoralee’s Dancing With The Stars MwS Steele/M Singleton395 GCH CH Gleneagle’s Who’s Famous NowA Bischel/C Erickson331 GCH CH Verdon’s Devil In Disguise MwS Snyder/S Henderson287 GCH CH Wire Me Twinkle Little Star MwC O’Neil262 GCH CH Vschwalbes Last Romance MwR Schwalbe/J Schwalbe236 GCH CH Jake’s Desperado SwJ Mayhall/K Jensen/D MaloneyCONTINUED ON PAGE 370

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Brittanys1 GCH CH Willowick Talltean 2 15 6 7 3 7461C Fitzgerald2 GCH CH Shelttany’s Against All Odds 0 6 6 5 5 3474R Tomasi/H Glick/E Ewart3 GCH CH Gourley’s Dfl 99 Carat Diamond 0 5 4 9 4 3116G Stern/C Gourley4 GCH CH Magic Read My Lips 0 3 5 9 6 2988K Hanson/B Hultgren/N Otterson5 GCH CH Vem Country Mile 0 4 2 6 5 2420G Manifold/N Redick/H Manifold/R West6 GCH CH Mich’s Mt Ready Aim Fire 0 0 5 7 4 2259L Rickard/J Eiene/D Peek/J Davies7 GCH CH Melridge Stir N It Up 0 6 6 6 4 2081D Bingham/F Bingham8 GCH CH Star Flight Jumpin Jack Flash RN OA OAJ 0 4 5 6 5 1948J Ceres9 GCH CH RJ’s Sierra Edition SH 0 1 1 5 7 1701J Wire/R Wire10 GCH CH Carrollton’s Count Lancelot 0 2 3 3 3 1486L Martin/W Wijaya/G Hartman

Pointers1 GCH CH Solivia’s A Walk In The Clouds 2 7 10 8 11 4823J Herrera/D Brown/K Thompson Brown/S Tho2 GCH CH Tahari’s To Wild To Be Serious 0 3 6 5 12 4677L Cayton/D Ying/F DePaulo3 GCH CH Bookstor Inherit The Wind 0 3 6 7 3 3836K Spey/E Reisman/B Reisman/H Spey4 GCH CH Seasyde Dobe’s Den In Fashion 0 4 3 3 1 2678J Pahl/D Pahl/H Medeiros5 GCH CH Marjetta Rave Review JH 0 2 5 2 6 1889M Marjetta6 GCH CH Penpoint In Dress Blues 1 2 1 3 5 1651L Stagg7 GCH CH Coralwood Wynot Step Up To The Plate 0 1 1 2 6 1196D Plonkey/R Davis/K Shorter/S Barton8 GCH CH Solivia’s Frostproof 0 0 0 5 3 940J Deeming/D Brown/S Thompson9 GCH CH Creeksyde’s Witches Promise 0 1 2 3 0 699J Walton/G Griffin/K Rath10 CH Dobe’s Den Point Zapata 0 1 1 0 2 611J Wornall/D Breim

Pointers (German Shorthaired)1 GCH CH Autumn’s Stardust And Roses 3 19 6 6 5 7378J Stark/R Stark2 GCH CH Kan-Point’s Leading The Chase 1 10 7 12 6 3906R Stanley/L Stanley/L Coonrod3 GCH CH Robin Crest Great Expectations 0 6 9 4 3 3078R Remondi/R Remondi4 GCH CH Fieldfines Pure Gold 0 8 12 9 4 2769B McNeill/G McNeill/D Simberlund5 GCH CH Dogwoodcreek’s Hot Money 0 2 2 1 2 1426L Duncan6 GCH CH Robin Crest Spectacular Bid JH 0 1 2 5 3 1368J Hasart/R Remondi7 GCH CH Crk In The Fast Lane JH 0 0 2 5 2 1156M Farone/W Farone8 GCH CH Shortales N Cahoots W Irondale JH 0 1 0 5 0 1062L Estes/W Bettis/M Bettis9 GCH CH Ehrenvogel It Amazes Me 0 5 7 3 3 1022A Lester/M Juch/M Lara10 GCH CH Robin Crest Champagne Wishes 0 2 3 3 0 910R Remondi/R Remondi

Pointers (German Wirehaired)1 GCH CH Ripsnorter’s Mt View Lookout 28 105 25 11 4 42832K Courtelis/J Witt/H Witt/J Wilkinson2 GCH CH Star K’s Mile Hi Valentine 3 45 31 13 7 16102R Stark/J Stark/V Malzoni3 CH Aspendel’s Pale Rider JH 2 5 8 7 3 2413B Watkins/R Perry/S Ferraro4 GCH CH Afterhours Reece Have Gun Will Travel 0 2 2 1 1 1044F Neuwirth/C Whitmore/A Johnson5 GCH CH Drakkar’s Rlb Celtic Private Eye 0 0 6 8 6 984J Boyd/M Boyd/J Wilkinson6 GCH CH K-S-Tzarr-Balkanoff Vom Sepp 0 1 0 1 4 672K Sunda/B Stroh7 CH Rlb’s Got Moxie At Drakkar MH 0 0 1 1 1 376E Shupp8 CH Tagalong’s Cherry Bomb 0 0 1 0 1 359M Marley9 CH Mountain View National Acclaim 0 1 0 0 0 255N Paduch/P Paduch10 CH Heywire ‘N Highfield’s Hey Look Me Over 0 0 1 0 1 176P Kincaid/L Kincaid

Retrievers (Chesapeake Bay)1 GCH CH Mudcreek Red Moose 0 6 8 9 8 3655D Lentz/L Lentz2 GCH CH Sandbar’s Stock Exxchange 1 4 4 7 6 3187D Baker/F Konrad/G Gearhart/A Gearhart3 GCH CH Chesabar’s True Grit 0 1 2 5 1 1888R Barber/P Barber4 GCH CH Double-R’s Eye Of The Hurricane 0 2 6 3 5 1336K Fox/R Kirwan5 GCH CH Chesabar’s Anyone Anyone 0 3 2 4 2 1226T Dennis/D Glasser/K Corcoran6 GCH CH Quailridge’s Top Dee O Gee Maximilian 0 0 1 4 1 839C Macina/C Macina7 GCH CH Cal-I-Co Hialeah 0 1 0 2 3 815J Colvin/J Colvin8 GCH CH Cabin Ridge’s Mega Margarita 0 1 1 2 3 669C Meyer/J Martin9 GCH CH Alibi ‘N’ Royals Heiress 0 0 2 1 3 626S Grasso/R Plaut10 CH Sandbar’s Three Wishes 0 1 0 2 1 534D Baker/F Konrad

Retrievers (Curly-Coated)1 GCH CH Down Datrail Hunting Thrills CD 0 3 2 4 2 1635S Macre/D Akins2 CH Dryfork Curly Moe RN 0 0 1 5 4 1610L Rush3 CH Pizzazz Trigger 1 5 5 2 4 1360I Andre/S McDowell/C McDowell4 GCH CH Clarion’s Blackberry Bramble 0 1 5 4 5 1306J Gentry/P Gentry5 GCH CH Kurly Kreek Sherlock Holmes 0 1 0 5 3 841M Shifflett/S Shifflett6 GCH CH Riverwatch Frozen Assets 0 0 1 2 1 561G Meek/M Meek7 GCH CH Manawanui Blackberry Jack 0 0 0 2 3 377H Stout/R Alley8 CH Jangio’s Gotta Fly 0 0 0 0 1 291L Walton9 CH Summerwind’s Delight Of Thunder RN 0 0 0 0 1 194K Hayes/D Hayes/D Hayes10 CH Boyerie’s The Intimidator 0 0 0 1 0 147G Cooper/Y Cooper/G Caudill

Retrievers (Flat-Coated)1 GCH CH Blacklace Magic Mocha Sapphire 0 1 8 8 4 3526C Johnson/K Johnson2 GCH CH Quillquest Etched In Stone RN JH OA AXJ 0 2 3 4 4 3055S Mclean3 GCH CH Valhala Born On The 4th Of July 0 0 2 4 3 1357J Pinto/M Doheny4 GCH CH Almanza Totally Supersonic 0 0 0 1 1 720A Lima5 CH Petersfield Famous Amos JH 0 1 0 2 2 635S Stilwell/P Debree/S Stilwell/D Edwards

6 GCH CH Wingmaster’s History Repeats CDX RE JH 0 1 2 3 0 620A Schultz/G Murtonen7 GCH CH Gamekeeper’s The Sportster RN 0 0 0 3 1 546D Knapp/J Knapp8 GCH CH Heirborn Told You So 0 2 1 1 1 480M Jonas/P Jonas/C Jonas9 GCH CH Feathurquest Moonlight Sonata 0 0 0 2 2 480P Briganti/R Morrill/R Baggenstos/D Bagg10 GCH CH Beachcliff John Wayne 0 0 3 1 0 454C McDowell/D Edwards

Retrievers (Golden)1 GCH CH Rush Hill’s River Road Payoff 2 18 18 7 2 12479T Struble/M Struble/K Dunn2 GCH CH My Buddy’s Boppity-Bop Blue Moon RN 2 15 26 8 2 9881L Chew/J Andras/A Andras3 GCH CH Gaia Of Yoshida Enterprise 4 16 15 12 3 9734K Oshima/L Jordan-Fenner4 GCH CH Dalane Doizaki Buckingham’s Pride 3 16 5 13 3 7638H Doizaki/J Jensen5 GCH CH Summits Emery Its In The Bag 2 16 14 6 4 5842B Johnson6 GCH CH Tempo’s U’Ve Got What Gets Me 0 6 8 6 10 4695C Meddaugh7 GCH CH Sunjoie ‘N Woodland Anyway U Slice It 0 5 10 3 10 4190S Shilkoff/J Davis8 GCH CH Glengowan’s Great Balls Of Fire 2 5 3 5 4 3721R Caldwell/P Branch/R Gear9 GCH CH Goodtime’s I Rest My Case 1 5 9 6 3 3157K SMITH/L Fernandes10 GCH CH Gemini Fallchase The Butler Did It 1 2 2 3 4 2515J Herrera/Y Herrera/M Roxby/C Metcalf

Retrievers (Labrador)1 GCH CH Casbar’s Hart To Hart 0 2 6 8 4 4290D Ammerman2 GCH CH Robnie Home For The Holidays 0 0 6 4 8 2882T Jerman/B Anthony3 GCH CH Danbridge Henry J 0 0 1 2 4 1323M Meewes/K Meewes4 GCH CH Gingerbred Celestial Thunder JH 0 0 2 0 3 975A Leitao5 GCH CH Whisperingpines Simon Of Eagleville 0 0 1 2 2 910P Tyler/A Tyler6 GCH CH Rosewater 24 0 0 0 3 4 812R Harkow/L Harkow7 CH Ghoststone’s Otterly Fantastic Hollywood Kid 0 0 1 1 2 778F Craver/G Craver8 GCH CH Willcare To Fly Under The Radar RN 0 0 0 1 6 768S Willumsen9 CH Sounder’s Slate Of Cedarbrook 0 1 1 2 0 705B Demille10 GCH CH Ridge View’s Magician 0 0 2 3 4 702M Hendricks/D Bloom-Schwartz/D Reece

Retrievers (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)1 GCH CH Littleriver’s Brynwood Celtie CD 0 5 7 11 10 5106E Boryczka2 GCH CH Lennoxlove Susqudilla’s Mini Cooper 0 2 4 7 11 3957R Haskin/J Merred/P Campanella/M Waterst3 GCH CH Javahill Steal My Heart RA JH 1 5 2 4 6 3550A Soderman/P Soderman4 GCH CH Honeyrun Simply Amazing 0 0 1 7 3 1270D Gibbs/J Gibbs/K Lawless5 GCH CH Manitou’s Granturismo JH 0 0 0 0 1 341C Lindemer/G Lindemer6 GCH CH Kd’s Tens Are Wild CD 0 0 1 0 1 335J Knight/D Nichols7 GCH CH Foxvale Foxbrooke Dare To Cruise 0 0 0 2 3 318K Lawless/J Lawless8 GCH CH Honeyrun’s Lord Of The Dance 0 0 0 0 1 258R Beckstead/M Beckstead/C Beckner9 GCH CH Fionavar Javahill Topgun CD 0 0 0 0 2 231L Fitzmaurice/M Noreen10 GCH CH Seastar’s Dark’N Stormy Kelty Fife 0 0 0 0 2 180M McGrath/J Folkman

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Setters (English)1 GCH CH Kaska’s Capture The Moment 2 11 6 15 6 7714L Kuhn/L Gancer2 GCH CH Set’R Ridge’s Exclusively Gold 0 6 6 3 1 3428E Biles/S Biles/S Alexander/M Newman3 GCH CH Oakley’s B’Dazzled 1 6 2 0 1 2997D Jenseh/G Jensen/E Strickland/J Strickl4 GCH CH Wyndswept’s Encore 0 1 2 11 1 2661R Mockoviak/S Mockoviak5 GCH CH Esthete’s Claudette Monet JH 0 2 1 7 2 2079L Matter/J Warren/V Nunes-Atkinson6 GCH CH Honeygait Wilsonlake On The Rocks 0 2 6 7 1 1719M Raisor/A Duncan7 GCH CH Country Squire Rockette 0 5 4 0 1 1715S Jordan/D Jauron8 GCH CH Hemlock Lane Flying Colours 0 3 4 3 1 1315G Perry/R Yuhasz9 GCH CH Esthete’s The Mountain King 0 0 1 4 2 1136L Mowery/J Warren10 CH Colthouse’s Genuine Draft 0 0 1 1 1 1025G Perry/A Carswell/A Laurier

Setters (Gordon)1 GCH CH Firethorn And Sandpiper Easy On The Eyes 6 39 29 16 8 19686D Coller/P Coller/M McLoughlin/C Kirby2 GCH CH Sastya Raggededge Peer Review 0 1 3 3 3 1423M Leonard/W Leonard/C Mayers/M Grill3 GCH CH Sandpiper’s Shore Enough 0 0 1 1 0 298D Grant/J Beattie/P Reilly4 CH Gilnockie Grtlnd Th 1 Ur Ma Warnd U Bout JH 0 1 0 1 3 293J Bryan-Dolsby/S Armstrong5 CH Edgewater’s All Eyez On Me 0 0 1 0 0 278V Radonis/J Radonis/S Montgomery/P Scott6 CH Portree’s American Dream JH 0 0 0 1 0 275E Dinets/A Pickrell7 GCH CH Glen Oaks River Breeze Shiraz 0 0 1 0 1 212M Wetzel/G Godding/M Devalt8 GCH CH Windcrest Take It To The Limit 0 0 0 1 0 195D Sweeney/S Scovil/V Sweeney9 GCH CH Birch Run Full Moon Fever JH 0 0 1 0 0 169S DePottey/T DePottey10 GCH CH Leadra’s Leading Lennox Lad CD RE 0 0 0 1 2 166S Nicoll/S Nicoll

Setters (Irish)1 GCH CH Shadagee Caught Red Handed 43 123 18 5 3 72168D Burke/N Conner2 GCH CH Greengate Buzz Lightyear 1 8 8 3 3 4215J Killam/B Elliott/M Killam/L Morgan3 GCH CH Greengate The Boss At Beaubriar RN 2 8 5 0 2 3687N Fiacco/R Fiacco/M Dechambeau/B Elliott4 GCH CH Kaerdon’s Just Tickled Pink JH 0 5 4 6 4 3657S Kinney/J Kinney/L Graham/W Graham5 GCH CH Courtwood Always Bailey 0 5 10 10 5 3145D Denny6 GCH CH Windntide Mr. Sandman 2 2 0 4 2 2833P Mcgarry/C McGarry7 GCH CH Marlyn All About Magic 1 6 8 2 8 2763M Title/C McKenzie8 GCH CH Kenora Eyema Stinker 0 1 7 4 3 1586J Brodersen Watson/R Gear/C Tye9 GCH CH Greengate Bells N Whistles 0 2 3 2 1 1423B Watanabe10 CH Militza’s Somethingroyal 2 2 0 0 0 1329T Mcneal/R Mcneal/J Fisher/K Wall

Spaniels (American Water)1 GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Hot Diggity 1 3 4 3 3 2254J Hattrem/L Hattrem/P Boyer2 GCH CH Waterway Game Crk Ralphie Boy-How Sweet 0 0 0 0 3 206D Hancock/L Hattrem/P Boyer3 GCH CH Nissop’s Joki Koira SH 0 0 0 0 1 120D PossinSpaniels (Boykin)1 GCH CH Sunseeker Pirate’s Code 0 0 1 1 2 592L Knudsen2 CH Thornhills Carolina Scribe Jake 0 0 3 0 2 426L Kern3 GCH CH Thornhills Ring That Jezebelle 0 0 0 0 1 66L Kern4 CH Hollow Creek’s Woody Watts 0 0 0 0 1 61V Grice/P Watts5 Red Cliff Peacemaker Colt 45 0 0 0 0 1 15R Ludwig/M Ludwig

Spaniels (Clumber)1 GCH CH Clussexx See You Later Alligator 0 13 24 13 17 8983B Dowd/T Garvey/G Drucker/J Haverick/K H2 GCH CH Nexus Dark Horse 0 5 6 2 9 2041P McCune/T McCune3 GCH CH Cajun’s A Change Is Gonna Come 0 1 3 3 6 865P Holman/M Cole/R Froman4 CH Moonrysn’s Moon Dawg 0 1 0 4 5 725P Holman/M Cole/J Sutherland5 GCH CH Clussex Dutch Treat 0 0 3 2 4 655G Yager/C Yager6 GCH CH Casmir Guns N Red Roses 0 0 1 3 1 533V Lovins/M Gundlach7 CH Clussexx Hoosier Daddy 0 0 1 0 0 368T Slater/D Slater8 GCH CH Nexus Locksley Point Of No Return 0 0 1 0 3 344K Hamaker/C Fankhauser9 CH Avalea The Pumpkin King 0 0 1 2 0 338W Schernekau/J Schernekau/A Lefebvre/R T

10 CH Clussexx Last Lion 0 0 1 1 0 330M Jacobs/J Donnelly-Schoffstall

Spaniels (Cocker) Black1 GCH CH Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction 23 96 21 18 3 44542L Moore/B Van Deman/C Douglas/M Walker/C Cassidy2 GCH CH Bracon’s Leapin Lilly Pads 0 13 12 6 4 4964H Sullivan3 GCH CH Lehi’s Crystal Ball At Bluriver 1 8 13 9 7 4256H Armour/B Guyer/N Guyer4 GCH CH Markann-N-Kk’s Charlotte’s Winning Web 1 5 4 5 5 3815K Jeglum/K Kohlmeyer5 GCH CH Touchstone’s O Solo Mio 3 8 6 4 5 2832R Young/K Rigsby-Young6 GCH CH Lomapoint 18k You Da Man 1 1 3 2 2 2671J Bjelland/T Kelso7 GCH CH Royal Guardian’s That’s My Boy Kr 0 2 0 6 3 1358Y Shin8 GCH CH Hartlines True To Bear 0 1 2 2 2 904M Hart/K Brown/K Weaver/J Stern9 GCH CH K-J & Coldry Sherman Tank 0 3 2 6 4 862J Pruitt/K Pruitt/C Grimes/A Grimes10 GCH CH Hillside’s Black Miracle 0 0 1 1 4 831X Larson/R Larson

Spaniels (Cocker) ASCOB1 GCH CH Mardi Gras Strut The Stage 1 10 8 7 7 5497R Logrie2 GCH CH Shaman’s No Doubt About It 0 4 3 6 11 4829J Stamm/J Fehring3 GCH CH Broken Ridge’s Wild At Heart 2 13 4 10 16 4607D Rismyhe4 GCH CH Winelights Symphony 0 1 0 2 4 1538J Bruce5 GCH CH Carbert Arikara Magic Touch 0 2 2 2 5 1200C Shute/P Nazarko6 GCH CH Creekridge Eye Wanna Be A Rock Starr 0 1 0 2 7 904C Bredenbeck/F Bredenbeck7 GCH CH Sunhaven’s Premier Package 0 0 0 3 2 857C CHAND/A Lawrence8 GCH CH Nickleby’s Shine On Me 0 0 2 6 4 733J Eggers/M Walker9 GCH CH Blondheim’s That Was Easy 0 0 0 0 2 489S Blondheim/B Blondheim10 GCH CH Mei-Hardt’s Shining Quasar 0 0 0 3 1 337J Meister/S McAlister

Spaniels (Cocker) Parti1 GCH CH Showcase Medicine Man 0 1 4 2 4 1667S Forbes/B Rapoport2 GCH CH Windsor 18k Rolls Royce 0 2 3 1 4 952J Bjelland/T Kelso3 GCH CH Pbj’s Gimme All Your Lovin 0 0 2 1 3 599B Pruitt/J Pruitt4 GCH CH Pbj’s Keeper Of The Stars 0 0 0 0 4 592B Pruitt5 CH Keda’s Hellz A Poppin’ 0 2 0 1 2 401D Sutliff/K Neal/C Gray/J Gray6 GCH CH Dal-Mar’s Topaz Pistal 0 0 0 0 1 335D Lampert-Rudman7 GCH CH Tri-Pod’s Feel That Fire 0 0 1 1 2 326D Podratz8 CH My-Ida-Ho N Jems Admiral 0 0 0 1 0 242E Ross/S Gerling9 GCH CH Dalin’s This Is It! 0 3 0 1 1 238L Donaldson/D Donaldson10 GCH CH Mario’s Grand Slam Playa 0 0 0 1 1 234J Hanlin/M Ragusa/P Ragusa

Spaniels (English Cocker)1 GCH CH Nonnies Deja Vu 1 8 8 8 10 5739L Munro/V Umplely/G Sprague2 GCH CH Tevershall Texas Jack 0 3 3 3 3 1877B Van Meter/T Van Meter3 GCH CH Shambrio’s Virtual Reality 0 1 1 8 7 1498S Morgan/J Smith4 GCH CH Lynann’s Touchstone 0 2 3 2 3 1378L Gall/R Gall/D Deane5 GCH CH Kabree Ragtime Espresso 0 2 0 2 1 1041T Deyette6 CH Larkspur Milestone Flyby 0 2 2 3 5 911J Lindheim/B Lindheim7 GCH CH Nonnies No Doubt 1 3 2 2 1 894J Gerrish/V Umpleby8 GCH CH Brasswinds Remember When 0 1 1 1 2 888L Fusco9 GCH CH Especially Magic Happens 0 1 3 3 6 807P Harris/S Moss/M Bartholomew10 GCH CH Ragtime Zane Grey 0 0 0 0 5 794K Wyckoff/S Peterson

Spaniels (English Springer)1 GCH CH Cerise Tender is The Night 3 23 24 12 16 14637D Cherry/C Blaine/F Sunseri2 GCH CH Wil-Orion’s Twenty Twenty 1 12 15 15 12 8525L Green/E Johnson/E Jesseman/J Johnson3 GCH CH Cerise Signature Of Telltale CD RN 1 8 14 17 8 7719D Cherry/R Fugit4 GCH CH Otein Cap’N Jack Sparrow 1 14 13 11 9 7261G Ryser/R Nieto/J Ryser/L Nieto5 GCH CH Darkover Don’T Dream It’s Over 0 6 17 13 10 5243S Pelissero/C Pelissero/B Daniel6 GCH CH Capulet’s Innovation 1 5 17 12 6 4895L Myslinski

7 GCH CH Windmoor Superstition 0 4 9 8 4 2655B Fink/C Florence/D Streng/K McWilliams8 GCH CH Tagalong’s Boy Oh Boy 1 5 7 3 4 2623S Kraft9 CH Cerise Jesse James 0 3 3 2 1 2046D Cherry/R Fugit10 GCH CH Otein’s Tommy Bahama 0 3 3 2 4 1899L Nieto/R Nieto

Spaniels (Field)1 GCH CH Tamarack’s Race You To Calico 0 8 18 9 17 7060S Thornhill/B Hirschy2 CH Gooseberrys Nite On The Town 0 0 1 2 3 1492T Hike3 GCH CH Killara’s Riders On The Storm 0 0 0 2 4 1045G Elliott/K Balinski4 CH Bitterblue Here Comes Da Judge 0 3 6 3 4 926K Sullivan/H Howard/L Finney5 GCH CH Killara’s Grand Idea RA 0 0 2 1 6 541A Eley/K Balinski6 CH Wicksfords Nessie Kenmare 0 0 0 0 1 464G Perry7 GCH CH Winfarthing Pride & Prejudice RN SH 0 0 2 0 0 456S Haskell/J Zachow/G Kofron8 CH Gooseberrys Red Sky At Night 0 0 2 1 0 321K Salerno/S Ward Fernau9 CH W-Haven’s Traces Of Gold 0 0 0 0 2 256S Strong/S Douthit/A Winters10 GCH CH Northaven’s Call Me Al 0 0 1 1 0 228S Stebbins

Spaniels (Irish Water)1 GCH CH Poole’s Ide Got Water RN 7 23 18 7 3 17653S Duncan/C McDaniel/C Shelby/G Siner2 CH Poole’s Ide Bonnie Brook 2 6 0 0 1 3326S Lewis/L Macdonald3 GCH CH D’Locks St. James’s Gate CD JH 1 4 5 4 5 2900R Rubin4 CH Stanegate Supertramp 0 1 0 0 1 407T Ufkes/H Gervais5 CH Saracen Blue Thunder On The Marsh CD JH 0 0 1 0 2 324S Sarracino/R Deihl6 CH Whistle Stop’s The Wind On Fire 0 0 0 1 0 226G Siner7 CH Coomara’s Emerald Isle Warrior 0 0 0 1 1 224P Price/H Brunlees8 Poole’s Ide Corteo Du Tidemark 0 0 0 1 1 208D Patterson/G Siner9 Mallyree’s Contessa At Pooles Ide 0 0 0 1 0 166G Siner/E Pikul10 CH D’Locks Evenstar Of Beaufield 0 0 0 1 0 143B Kvarnlov/L Musgrave

Spaniels (Sussex)1 GCH CH Seamist On A Windward Tack RN 0 9 7 9 17 6015P Peterson/T Peterson/A McGloon/S McCull2 GCH CH Remedi’s Fastrax Heart O’Gold 0 2 2 1 8 1443J Haenszel/C Drake3 CH Castles Gift Of The Wizard TDX 0 0 0 1 3 729K Marshburn/R Marshburn4 GCH CH Companionway Sutton Young Turk 0 0 0 0 3 224A Merriman/J Merriman5 CH Three D Vansan Rumor Has It 0 0 0 0 1 167J Toebben/D Duffy/V Koolhof/S Ezersky6 CH Companionway-Sutton Mandolin Wind 0 0 0 1 1 137L Carver/R Carver7 CH Erinhill Cpnwy Mr Fuzzywrinkles 0 0 0 1 0 117C Curtis/C Holt-Grenier8 GCH CH Remedi’s Maritime Stern Star 0 0 0 0 1 101A Morris/K Booth9 CH Three D Vansan Wolverine 0 0 0 0 1 86K Welch10 CH Three D Tickled Pink 0 0 0 0 1 25S Taube/M Taube/D Duffy

Spaniels (Welsh Springer)1 GCH CH Clussexx Rolyarts Payola 0 6 7 6 5 3007S Marx2 GCH CH Royaile’s Man For All Seasons 0 1 5 3 4 1509R Burgess/S Burgess/N Carlton3 GCH CH Rolyart’s Full Of Grace JH 0 1 4 3 4 1474S Traylor/C Ford4 GCH CH Royailes Hollywood Legend 0 1 3 3 5 1383N Carlton/G Carlton5 GCH CH Saga’s Sweet Sherlock 0 0 0 3 4 1290J Cooley6 GCH CH Statesman’s Corinthian 0 0 4 5 2 1283M Riese-Bassel/S Riese7 GCH CH Holly House Empres Josephine 0 0 2 1 5 1120A Legare/S Roth8 GCH CH Heatherstone’s Jopa Blue 0 0 2 0 0 564K Sinclair-Dunn9 GCH CH Harmony’s Welsh Fanfare 0 0 1 1 0 504B Wegner/K Wegner10 CH Rock SPGS Hawk Of The Battle 0 0 1 2 0 335K Goodrich

Spinoni Italiani1 GCH CH Klondike’s Frederico Ilario 0 2 1 3 4 1315S Moen/C Sheridan2 GCH CH Bela’s Presto Change-O RN 0 1 1 2 2 687P Miller/L Miller/K Miller3 GCH CH Spinfandel Mariah’s Storm JH 0 1 1 2 2 556M Faeth

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Reprinted with permission from The Kennel Gazette

We asked a number of Championship Show judges to select their three greatest Lhas Apsos ofall time. The dogs could be from the past or the present and from anywhere in the world. Wehave 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’ ChoiceReprinted with per

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Sire: Best In Show, Best In Specialty ShowWinning Ch. Donnybrook’s George ROMX Dam: Glennhaven’s Autumn Mist

Dr. Fred Askin and Blaire Miran Churchwarden Westies

Baltimore, Maryland

Special Thanks to Claudia Tuttle, Danny’s Breeder

GCh. Glennhaven’s Danny Boy O’Donnybrook

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MultipleGroupWins and Placements in 2010 and 2011!

Our Appreciation to JudgesMrs. Mary Jane Carberry,Mr. David J. Kirkland

andMs. Peggy Beisel-McIlwain

for Danny’soutstanding wins at theHickory and ForsythKennel Club Shows.

!DANNY!!DANNY!

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questions. The one I read (jointly extended by AKC and the Plum CreekKennel Club (CO) pointed out the advantage of socialization at an earlyage and acknowledged the support of the AVMA for the program as wellas defining vaccination protocols.

I first encountered the “training-wheels”class of baby puppies whilejudging in Australia and it brought back fond memories of the hugematches we once enjoyed in California. Thousands of puppies participat-ed in matches in Daly City, Santa Ana and other such venues throughoutthe state in the 1960s and 70s. My memory bank recalls the day a baby13”Beagle puppy took BIM at such a huge show and within the year waswinning BIS at regular all breed shows. After being measured out at 13”plus, Ch. Page Mill Trademark then went on to win BIS as a 15”exhibit, arare feat that few if any others have accomplished!

Separate match shows are almost non-existent these days. Therefore,the opportunity to legalize those scores of babies already on the showgrounds at most shows while getting them started on their kindergartenlessons is a good one indeed. Although some have voiced the concernthat perhaps babies would be pushed too hard by too many shows, cer-tainly seasoned breeders and exhibitors ought to know when enough isenough.

New puppy owners with beginning skills themselves would mostlikely never think to “campaign”a baby puppy by over showing it. Hope-

fully they would get just enough of a taste forour “good life” that they would soon becomeregulars themselves. By that time their puppywould no longer be in the four to six-monthclass. Furthermore, when novices observeexperienced exhibitors being compromised byan energetic untrained puppy having fun at theowner’s expense, it serves as a relaxing messageto know all are being tested by the process. Andif by chance the experienced one presents awell-trained puppy, something most difficult todo in my breed, it could serve as an inspirational

motivator for newcomers.Accumulating wins for beginning dogs will serve to encourage new-

comers to continue in our sport and will be open to Miscellaneous entriesas well as FFS animals. The idea is to give a measure of success that invitescontinuing participation. Of course it is the responsibility of all of us wholove our sport to welcome these participants with open arms. Encourag-ing newcomers is perhaps the most important aspect of all in the dogshow world today as we struggle to keep our sport afloat and seek win-win combinations for the good of the order.

Sometimes we need to think about the wisdom of some of our greatleaders and Kennedy comes to mind with this paraphrase. “Ask not whatAKC can do for you, but what you can do for the good of the sport.” If youare actively breeding you are already contributing.We need to considerthe fact that those already in the sport often seemmore interested injudging or handling than in breeding!What’s wrong with this picture?If our sport lacks sufficient animals to fill the card, where do we go fromthere? Although we acknowledge that the economy has taken its toll,those in the know think the problem is far wider reaching than just that.

So let us welcome this new idea and continue on our own to be ashospitable as possible to every novice. After all, there was a first time inthe ring for every one of us, and we need always to keep that in mind. It’sbeen more than a half-century since this writer won her first point, butshe has never forgotten the kindness of the courtly judge Frank Downing,father of the late Melbourne Downing.Who knows when such a welcom-ing hand is extended if it will reach to another who might be in the sportlong after we are gone?

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Inside The SportCalling All Puppies

“Sometimes we need to think aboutthe wisdom of some of our great

leaders and Kennedy comes to mindwith this paraphrase.“Ask not what

AKC can do for you,but what you cando for the good of the sport.”

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While a docked tail may be desired by the standard soare many other features that may be wrong on the dogin question ( color of eyes, layback of shoulder, size ofears etc. etc.) All good and bad features are taken intomy evaluation. I judge tails primarily on placement andcarriage and this applies to both long and docked tails.

Walter SommerfeltI believe that in most of the docked breeds the visualof breed type in that specific breed is a direct result ofthe tail being docked. However, as a judge we have aresponsibility to evaluate the entire dog, and in do-ing so we must recognize that the docking of tails is a“cosmetic alteration”. It truly depends upon the breed.Some standards say “must be docked”, or “tail docked”.On the other hand many standards simply say “shouldbe docked”. With that being said, I have tried to judgeaccording to that breed’s particular standard and haveawarded points in some breeds where the tail was notdocked. The practice of docking tails in many breedshas been in existence for hundreds of years. The earlypioneers of these breeds had very specific reasons forestablishing the practice and it has served the breedswell over time. Unfortunately the U.K. and other coun-tries have now banned this practice as they find it “bar-baric”while at the same time the incidents of injuries totails has now reportedly doubled since the practicewasadopted. As judges it is our job to evaluate the “total”dog in relation to the standard on a given day. We trynot to penalize a very good dog with a poor handler orreward a mediocre one with superb handling. It wouldseem tragic therefore to penalize an outstanding speci-men with a tail and reward a lesser one without a tailexcept in those cases where the standard specificallycalls for it to be docked.

Doug JohnsonI have been fortunate enough to have had judgingexperiences overseas and am familiar with the lookof dogs with full tails. I am personally shocked to seequality dogs penalized by judges because they have anatural tail. In fact I totally disagree with this. Dogs areto be judged based on their virtues, not dismissed forhaving a full tail. If one is to take such a stance, I fail tosee how judges can put dogs up with other exampleswhich deviate from the written word in the standard.For example if a breed standard calls for a scissor bite,why would you not excuse all exhibits who have levelbites? Or if a breed calls for well laid back shoulders andthe exhibit is straight in front...why would this dog notbe excused? I recently saw a dog excused from the ringbecause she had a tail, yet dogs with worse faults wereallowed to compete and place highly because theirtail was docked. This seems hard to justify. The world ischanging and we are a global community of dogs. It is

This question is directed to people in their role as primarilybeing a judge--next week the same question will be directed topeople primarily as breeders:With a greater influx of undocked tails appearing inthe rings inBreeds thatwere previously dockedhowas a judge are youhandling this newdynamic?

important to open yourmind and train your eye to theseexhibits. Many of our breeds are suffering and we can allbenefit from cooperation across borders.

David J. KirklandSince a breed standard describes ideal qualities, if a par-ticular breed is to be docked and it isn’t, my policy hasbeen to treat it like a deviation from the standard andjudge the exhibit accordingly against its competition.Also, a docked tail is man-made and is not an inherit-able condition and therefore has no relevance if we areevaluating breeding stock. However, I would consider itamore serious fault if the parent club has issued a formalstatement stressing that their breed “must be docked”(e.g. based on it’s original function) or if the breed stan-dard itself states “must be docked”.

Bonnie ThrelfallIf there isn’t guidance in the standard as to how to dealwith an undocked tail, I will follow any guidelines or di-rectives put forth by the Parent club on the matter. Inabsence of any of the above, I consider an undocked tailto be a man-made fault. Prioritizing by virtues first andfactoring in faults last, a man-made fault to me is insig-nificant when compared to faulty shoulder constructionor an atypical head and expression, for example. The dif-ficulty for me in judging an undocked dog is tomakemyeye look at the section of tail whichwould have been lefthad the dog been docked, in order to discern correctcarriage, I am used to evaluating the dog as a wholemoving from the side and not focusing on parts andpieces.

Robert IndegliaI have tried to handle the issue of the recent “influx”of undocked tails as objectively as possible. Ideally, itshould be approached according to the wording in eachbreed’s individual standard. Of course, I have become soused to the overall appearance and “balance” of breedswhose standard state tails should be docked that it issometimes difficult to consider the undocked tail asa fault of the same degree as any other implied fault.In breeds where an undocked tail is considered a seri-ous fault the thought process is clearer. I recently hadthe opportunity to judge a Rottweiler entry of about 35in Ireland where the ratio of docked to undocked wasnearly 50:50. I found that I was trying to visualize eachdog as if it were or were not docked and how the tail af-fected the appearance especially of the croup and over-all topline. I suspect as time goes on the entire judgingcommunity will become more familiar and receptive ofthe undocked dog. This does not, however, speak formy absolute personal disagreement with rules and lawsbanning docking—a subject for another day.

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School for Global Animal HealthWashington State University School of Global Animal Healthhas received a $26 million gift from Paul G. Allen, co-founderof Microsoft, Inc. Previously the school had received a $25million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

The school focuses on detection of emerging diseases,development and deployment of vaccines and control ofdisease transmission from animals to humans.

In June 2010 the school began construction on a $35million research building, partially funded by the Gates grant.Part of the new Allen grant will provide money to completethe facility. The school has eight research scientists, 12 affili-ated faculty who hold positions in otherWSU departments,and five adjunct faculty at institutions outside the UnitedStates. The Allen gift will help the school add more than 20research scientists and increase the number of graduatestudents to more than 100. (JAVMA, February 1, 2011)

Isn’t it great to have friends with the ability to change theworld for the better?

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Joint ReplacementIn the era of the bionic man and woman, there is certainly room for the bionic dog or cat.The NewYork Times reported on January 17, 2011 about a total hip replacement on a 9 yearold Pug who had been injured by years of competition in agility. Hip and elbow replace-ments are not new in veterinary medicine, but new techniques have made the proceduresmore reliable, though no less expensive. The average cost of replacement surgery is about$5,000.

A new technique, developed from research on human implants, involves micro-surgeryusing the same materials and tools as those used in human replacement parts. The break-through ability to replace worn hips or elbows was pioneered by Dr. Melvyn Pond of NewHaven, Connecticut. So far, hip replacement using the new technique is best accomplishedon small or medium sized dogs. Elbow replacements are now able to be successfullyperformed on dogs up to 80 pounds. The newmethods and tools have enabled dogs to re-sume normal activities, whereas until now, the success rate for hip and elbow replacementswas limited. More research will be needed to determine how long the new prostheses willlast under the normal pressures of activity.

Treating Osteoarthritis in Older DogsAn interview with Ronald McLaughlin, DVM, DVSc, Dpol.ACVS, professor and chief of SmallAnimal Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University and headof the Department of Clinical Sciences, discussed the current treatments for osteoarthritis ingeriatric dogs.

Dr. McLaughlin said that there is increasing evidence that Non steroidal Anti Inflam-matories (NSAIDs) and nutraceuticals do help control inflammation and reduce the signs ofosteoarthritis. A combination of treatments works best. A good approach would be to com-bine NSAIDs for anti-inflammatory properties, analgesics for pain, nutraceuticals for comfortand to preserve cartilage, proper nutrition including an Omega 3 based diet, weight controland physical therapy.

Owners and veterinarians should be aware not to combine two NSAID’s at the sametime. Dogs on these palliatives should have regular blood work done to avoid renal andgastrointestinal problems.

Dr. McLaughlin said that the earlier owners recognize this disease and begin to correctfor it, the better the outcome of treatment. Dogs who begin to slow down, experience dis-comfort, begin to favor one leg over another, or lose their zest for normal activities may besignaling that they are in pain. (DVM Newsmagazine, December 2010)

Canine Health FoundationPresident’s AwardCindy Vogels, Chairperson of the AKC Canine Health Founda-tion, announced that Dr. Bill and Tina Truesdale have received theorganization’s 2010 President’s award for significant contributionsto canine health. This award is presented to individuals, clubs or or-ganizations who demonstrate excellence in advancing the healthof purebred dogs. The award was presented to the Truesdales atthe Foundation’s premiere fundraising event, The Gala By the Bay,in Long Beach, California, in conjunction with the AKC EukanubaChampionship show in December.

Dr. Truesdale is a small animal veterinarian and reproductivespecialist in Massachusetts. He joined the AKC CHF Board in 2002.He is also the founder of the American Boxer Charitable Founda-tion. He and Tina are members of the Founders Society of AKC CHF.She has been tireless in her support of Foundation events, volun-teering at many annual Galas and at events during theWestmin-ster festivities in February. Mrs. Truesdale, in an interview in thewinter edition of Discoveries, the AKC CHF publication, said that,“We are responsible to help create a healthier life for our beloveddogs; that is our driven mission. I cannot think of a better purposein our lives, but to work with diligence towards the cause of goodcanine health.”

Spring CheckupsAlthough most of the country is buriedin snow and ice, it won’t be too manymonths before all that frozen slush turnsinto water. It’s a good idea to have yourdogs checked for heartworm diseasebefore the mosquito season starts. Allthose ponds will make fertile ground forthe next crop of water-loving parasites.The heartworm society is already warn-ing owners to be prepared for a bumpercrop of heartworm larvae to hatch thisyear. Heartworm disease is not just alocal warm-climate phenomenon anymore. Especially with the number ofdogs now living in northern states,who formerly came from the Gulf coast,heartworm is an ever present threatnationwide.

Don’t forget the tick problem, either.It’s a good idea to get ahead of thosepests. And, of course, the ever presentflea which thrives in warm, moist areas.

The battle of the bugs can’t befought too soon.

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2007, I was a finalist in the AnnualWriting Competition of the DogWrit-ers Association of America.

The AKC public relations department asked me to appear on NBC’sToday Show and CBS Morning News with one of my Aussies to dem-onstrate obedience. This past year, I demonstrated competition obedi-ence with my Golden Retriever, at “Meet The Breeds” in New York City’sJavits Center, and at the Hartford Pet Expo, along with the South Wind-sor KC.

Dr. Carmen BattagliaEducation:I have earned a BA, MS and PhD from Florida State University.

Business and professional experience:I have held faculty appointments at DeKalb College and the Univer-

sity Of Tennessee Space Institute.I began professional career as assistant Dean at Emory University.

From there I became the Regional Administrator for the US Departmentof Education then, the president of a consulting firm and finally, theowner of three proprietary schools.

Dog experience and interests:In the sport, my experience is broad.I am a breeder/owner/researcherwith more than 30 years of partici-pation in: conformation, obedience,herding and tracking. During thattime I wrote 4 books and 50 articles.Since 2001, I have bred 7 champi-ons. Last year, my study on the FirstYear of Development (puppies) waspublished in the Journal of Veteri-nary Behavioral Science. This year,my research on Bloat and Risk Anal-ysis will be published in the Journalof the American Veterinary MedicalAssociation.

My club experience and involve-ment:It continues to be extensive. I serveon the boards of AKC/CAR and theAKC Museum of the Dog. Currently I

am the President of the Dog Writers Association of America and pastPresident of the German Shepherd Dog of America Inc., and the Ger-man Shepherd Dog of Atlanta and a member of the Atlanta and Law-renceville Kennel clubs. Through the years I have given more than 50seminars to all-breed and specialty clubs.

My judging experience:I judge all of the herding and working breeds and a few sporting breedsplus the Chinese Shar-Pei. I have been a judge for more than 30 yearsand have officiated at nine National Specialties (German ShepherdDog, Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog, Chinese Shar-Pei,Bouvier des Flandres, Canaan Dog, Swiss Vallhund, Puli, and AlaskanMalamute).

My committee experience:One of the signs of a strong committee is its ability to bring significantideas to the surface that work, and in doing so, energize the activities ofthe organization. I am especially proud of my committee accomplish-ments as an AKC board member. My first assignment began as chair ofthe Committee for the Future which resulted in our highly-valued DNAprogram. Since we began DNA testing we have added gender markers,and in the not too distant future we should have breed-specific mark-

ers. When combined, these technical breakthroughs will furtherstrengthen the AKC DNA testing program.

My second Board assignment was to chair the Business andPlanning committee. Out of that assignment came the recom-mendation to place lap top computers in the hands of all fieldreps and to retire the old main frame in Raleigh. Our recom-mendations included re-engineering the computer system andthe development of our new AKC website. Today breeders canregister litters anddogson-line, order pedigrees, find showwinsand use many of the other services offered. The AKC website isthe most visited site of any dog organization in the world.

My last board assignment was as chair of the Planningand Operations committee. Much of what we did impacted theoverall planning and operations of the AKC. One of our rec-ommendations was to support the Parent Club Conference, thefirst of which was held in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a great successand demonstrated the need for these conferences on a regularbasis. Their success has been a hallmark of the educational of-ferings available to our clubs.

One of my proudest achievements was my 10 years aspresident of AKC’s Companion Animal Recovery Programwhichenrolled over 3 million animals and became the largest not-for- profit recovery center in North America.

Delegate experience:I have served as chair of the Delegate Health committee andhave served as the AKC board liaison to several delegate com-mittees (parent club, health, by-laws and HEC). From theseexperiences I learned that the board works best when ideasare openly discussed and we use the collective thinking of thedelegates, the delegate committees and the staff. We need tocontinue that process.

Karen BurgessEducationGraduateofWesternWashingtonStateUniversitywithadegreein Business Administration.Focusing on accounting,marketing, advertising,promotion and human re-sources.

Business experienceEmployed as a FinancialManager for a multi-siteretail company where I wasresponsible for all purchas-ing, marketing and promo-tion, Human Resources,business accounts andtaxation.

Dog experience and in-terestsWestern Director and

National Specialty Coor-dinator for the ChineseShar-Pei Club of America;Delegate, Officer and ShowChair for Greater Clark County Kennel Club; President and ShowChair for Willamette Toy Dog Fanciers; Director and Show Chairfor Cascade Northwest Bullmastiff Club and Columbia RiverCavalier King Charles Spaniel Club; Show Chair for Lower Co-lumbia Siberian Husky Club.

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Delegate experienceDelegate for Greater Clark County Kennel Club since 1999. I currentlyserve on the Parent Club Committee, served on the Parent Club Con-ference Committee and was appointed to the Group realignment Com-mittee. I have served twice on the AKC Nominating Committee. I havemoderated the Delegate Caucus and mentored new Delegates. I havesubmitted occasional articles to Perspectives.

Any special expertise for serving on AKC’s Board; please cite all oth-er Boards, for-profit and not-for-profit you have served on. I served asAssistant District Administrator for Little League Baseball Inc. as part ofthe governing body, responsible for overall operations.

Steven GladstoneFor many years I melded together my law practice (Juris Doctorate

Degree, University of Pennsylvania) and dogs by representing folks con-cerning their disputes with AKC. I learned much about AKC, its historyand its operations from those experiences.

I served as General Counsel andExecutive Vice President to a majorresort developer in the Pocono Moun-tains with annual sales of well over$200 million. I literally wrote the bookon government regulation of the timeshare industry in The Law and Businessof Timesharing. I am fully familiar withand comfortable with AKC’s role as theregulator of our sport.

I have been an independent realestate entrepreneur for my entirecareer. As such I have a tremendousamount of experience inmaking sound,practical business decisions.

Marieann and I started our Ara-gorn line of Cardigan Corgis in 1974,having bred dogs which have earnedhundreds of AKC titles in every disci-pline offered for our breed. I judge 3Groups regularly, including many in-ternational assignments. Learning of

dog show cultures around the world and discussing dog issues with ourinternational colleagues is of great benefit to governing AKC.

I am the Delegate for and a member of my local club in Florida, TheGreater Naples Dog Club. I am President of the Cardigan Welsh CorgiClub of America, having been a member since 1974. I also belong to thePenn Ridge, Reno and Pocono Mountain Kennel Clubs, having servedeach of them in many capacities. I serve on the Delegate Parent ClubCommittee.

Ken MardenBIO: Graduated from U. of Maine with a BA in Marketing. Business expe-rience included 20 years in surgical product marketing with Johnson &Johnson, followed by eight years as vice president of a Philadelphia ad-vertising agency, and three years as president of the American KennelClub.. Since 1962, my wife, Judy, and I have bred, trained, and personallyhandled our German Shorthaired Pointers while successfully compet-ing in AKC conformation, field trials, hunting tests, and obedience trialsunder our Crossing Creek banner. I also finished my Whippet as a lurecoursing champion.For nine years, I assisted my wife, the Eastern GSPRescue Director, with evaluation and training of German ShorthairedPointers rescued from Maine to Florida. Over the nine year period, more


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than 1500 GSPs passedthrough our system. I be-cameDelegate for theGer-man Shorthaired PointerClub of America in 1974and have held that positionever since. I was appointedto the AKC Board in 1986and have been reelectedby the Delegate body ev-ery four years since, withthe exception of year2005. My marketing andcommunications expertise,plus my experience in Per-formance and Companionevents, has and will con-tinue to be of value to theAKC Board. I am chairmanof the Association that forthe past 18 years has put

on the prestigious AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships.I also serve as a Director of the National Animal Interest Alliance(NAIA) Board, and the Maine Long Term Care Ombudsmen Board,both of which are not-for-profit organizations, as well as the AKCDog Museum Board.

John RonaldEducation• B.A. Marquette University; Grad-uate Studies, University of Colo-rado, Business• Certified Retirement ServicesProfessional• U.S. Naval Officer

Professional Background:• Bank Executive – Vice Presi-dent, Head of Institutional TrustDepartment for what is nowComerica Bank• Experience in Management, fi-nancial analysis, investments,employee benefits, Not-for-Profit corporations• Managed a unit administeringnot-for-profit corporations. Saton Boards of Trustees, participat-ed in asset allocation decisions.• Led staff of 75 managing assets over $25 billion; implementedsuccessful customer retention program

Purebred Dog Background:• 4th generation Purebred dog fancier• Served in elected positions for Samoyed Club of America - 35years• Board member / Treasurer, American Dog Show Judges – 6 years• Judge - Working & ½ of Non-Sporting Groups – 23 years• AKC Breeder of Merit• Successfully owner-handled and bred BIS & BISS Samoyeds & Ti-betan Terriers. Top owner-handler in Samoyed breed history• Recipient of SCA Lifetime Achievement Award 2010



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Delegate Background• Delegate, Samoyed Club of America - 23 years• My motion created the Delegate Committees• Chaired Special Committee for the Future Nature of the Delegate Body• Current member of All Breeds Committee• Former member: Board appointed Bylaws Committee.• Formermember: Coordinating, Strategic Planning, Parent Club Commit-tees•Edited Perspectives – 6 years

Important Assets:My professional experience in management, finance, customer retention,employee benefits and administration of non-profit organizations givesme a unique skill set to contribute as AKC’s Board manages the currentdecline in AKC’s financial health. My management, Delegate and pure-bred dog experience will complement the existing Board in its decisionmaking in a collegial and consultative manner.

Daniel J. Smyth, EsquireBurlington County Kennel Club

Biographical InformationI am honored and humbled to be a candidate for the Board of Directors ofthe American Kennel Club. Over my entire 36 year career as an attorney,and more so during my 18 years of consistent Delegate service, I haveled with integrity, passion and reason. My path to this point with the AKCis a story of someone who entered into the sport as a no one, fell in lovewith it, and have worked hard to get to a point where I can make a differ-ence on behalf of all clubs and Delegate members. I currently reside withtwo Champion PBGVs in Mount Laurel, NJ, and run my law practice out of

Moorestown, NJ. I also have a second homeoutside Boulder, Colorado, giving me bothEastern andWestern experience, and makingit easy to meet potential constituents in twodiverse areas of the country.

I attended college at Rutgers- the StateUniversity where I earned a B.A. in Sociology.I continued my educational pursuits and at-tended law school at St. Mary’s University inSan Antonio, Texas. At St. Mary’s, I earneda Doctorate in Jurisprudence. I returned toNew Jersey to begin practicing law.

Soon thereafter an interest in BassetHounds developed and Old York Kennels wasestablished. Breeding and showing of BassetHounds started in 1976. After developing aline of Champion Bassets I became interestedin PBGVs in 1986.

L’Avocat PBGVs was established and Ibecame an active breeder and exhibitor ofthis breed also. I became interested in the

fledgling PBGV parent club and was instrumental along with other initialmembers in gaining breed recognition by the AKC in 1992. I became theclubs first delegate in 1993 and remained in that position for 6 years. .Asa member of the Board of the PBGVCA, I was active in assisting the clubto get through the initial years start-up challenges.

In 1997, I decided to enhancemyeducation and attended TempleUni-versity School of Law where I earned an LL.M in Trial Advocacy. I remain atrial attorney inmy own firm, a business that I havemanaged for 36 years.A substantial percentage of my practice is business clientele who experi-ence a myriad of business problems that often result in litigation. For thelast 20 years I have had dog law as a component tomy practice, and havehandled the intricate and varied legal issues of our dog community.

Also, in 1997, I became a member of the Delegates Advocacy andAdvancement Committee (previously called Strategic Planning Commit-tee) and became its chair in 2001. As chair to this day, I have led the

committee through a 10 year transition during which it devel-oped into the effective delegate empowerment committee it istoday. Additionally, in 1997, I began a 13- year membership onthe Perspectives Editorial Board and, a few years later, becameassistant chair.

I was honored in 1998 by being appointed to the NortheastTrial Board by the Board of Directors. In 1999, I became the del-egate for the Burlington County Kennel Club after having heldseveral major club offices, including President. I have beenBCKC’s show chair for the past 10 years, and now chair a clustershared with two other clubs.

In 2003, I was appointed Chair of the Northeast Trial Board,a position I maintain until today. This very serious side of ourself-governance has exposed me to cases of about every na-ture in the sport, and has allowed me to utilize my vocation as alawyer to help maintain the sense of professionalism for whichthe AKC is known. A side benefit of this position is that I got toknow and frequently interact with the office of legal counsel forthe AKC.

As Chair of DAAC, I have served 10 years on the Coordinat-ing Committee where I started out as Secretary, and in 2007,became Chair for a three year period. During my chairmanship,we hammered out an accord between the CEO and the DelegateBody as to how proposals are to be submitted to the Board, Thiscompact came with a guarantee that proposals would never belost in a proposal limbo again. Over that 3 year period, I metwith CEO Dennis Sprung every quarter at the New York office,to discuss ongoing issues. During those visits I was often ableto spend time discussing related issues with both Exec. Secre-tary Jim Crowley and CFO Jim Stevens when available. I believeI retain a comfortable professional relationship with all of thesecorporate officers. During this period of time delegate/staff re-lationships eased and becamemuchmore cooperative in nature.They remain that way until today.

Additionally, in 2007, I was elected Chair of the PerspectivesEditorial Board, and worked closely with the current editor tosee the periodical through a period of change. I held that posi-tion for three years and am proud of the changes the committeemade which have resulted in the excellent publication currentlybeing produced.

Havingmaintained4 chairmanships at one timeondelegate/AKC committees, I have learnedmany of the angles of the issuesfacing the current AKC Board of Directors. I would appreciatethe opportunity to bring that knowledge, experience, and pas-sion to the boardroom table..

But, my love for this sport doesn’t stop there. I was first ap-proved to judge Bassets and PBGVs in 1994, becoming a HoundGroup Judge in 2005. I am a member of judges’ organizationsand from that participation, understand the ongoing issues fac-ing the Judge/AKC relationship.

Over the past 10 years, I also have been instrumental informing the Mid New Jersey PBGV Association where I served asPresident for 6 years. I helped create the Central New JerseyHound Association, a group club, where I was one of the draft-ers of their constitution and served as Vice President and ShowChair for several years.

I have served on the PBGVCA Health and Rescue Founda-tion, as well as the Burlington County Bar Association Founda-tion– both non-profit organizations. I gladlymaintainmymem-bership in the Basset Hound Club of America, PBGVCA, DelawareValley Chinese Crested Club, Mid New Jersey PBGV Associationand Central New Jersey Hound Association.

As a proven advocate for delegate empowerment and an ex-perienced agent of change management, I am seeking to be apart of the team which will effectively return our organization toits’ proper place in the eyes of American dog fanciers.



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Director’sQuestionnaireQuestionnaire Questions1. Why are you running for the Board?

AMEN: I am running for the Board because a number of delegates familiarwith my background asked me to submit my CV to the Nominating Com-mittee. After reviewing the situation, I feel that my business experiencecan help strengthen the Board.

BATTAGLIA: I think, based on my long experience in the sport, on the AKCboard and in business that I can contribute.

BURGESS: To make a difference: to help insure that the American KennelClub that has given us so much and meant so much to each of us survivesfor future generations of dog lovers.

GLADSTONE: My past experience of 8 years on the Board prepared me tocontinue to serve AKC in these challenging times. I am fully familiar withAKC governance requirements and budgetary needs. I previously servedas Chairman of both the Board’s business committee and its independentAudit Committee. As Chairman of AKCCAR I started it on the road to prof-itability with its new product, AKCCAR Microchips. I would like to returnto AKCCAR and help make it the industry leader in microchip assisted petrecovery and a financial success.

MARDEN: AKC is entering a new era, with new challenges requiring a newbusiness model and I want to be a contributor to this effort. It is importantfor the Board to have as a knowledgeable member one who understandsthe culture and has competed for years in Performance and Companionevents which in 2009 represented 47% of the 2,600,000 entries in AKCevents. No present Board member or candidate has my combined experi-ence in conformation, field trials, hunting tests, obedience, and lure cours-ing.

RONALD: AKC is facing big challenges. Registrations, entries and corebusiness revenues are down and have been trending downward for years.If we don’t turn AKC’s business around, we won’t be able to turn over thesport we’ve enjoyed to the next generation of fanciers and their dogs. I amrunning because I believe I can help AKC reverse this trend. With my busi-ness background in management, finance and investments, I know that Ibring some unique skills to help address these issues with long term plan-ning from both a business and a dog viewpoint. I think my experience andperspective will greatly helpme as amember of AKC’s Board. I am passion-ate about the sport of purebred dogs. Because AKC is critical to the longterm success of the sport, I feel we must all do what we can to ensure itssuccess.

SMYTH: I am a natural volunteer where I see good reason and purpose. Ihave always loved the sport of dogs and have been involved for 35 years.During that time, a natural progression has occurred. I started at a basiclevel with dog ownership and club membership and have been involvedwith almost every aspect of the sport, slowly using my talents to con-tribute through the leadership levels of our organization. I have in depthknowledge of and very keen experience with many of the issues that theBoard handles. Because of this coupled with my 36 years as an attorney,I feel I am prepared to offer my leadership, team oriented approach, pas-sion for the sport, and learned talents to the AKC, which is much in need ofnew thoughts and insight as it struggles for survival in a now aggressivelycompetitive market.

2. What are your three most important qualifications for serving onthe Board?

AMEN: My three most important qualifications are: 40 years business ex-perience, most of it at the highest levels of management in “ReputationManagement” (public relations, government relations, investor relations,crisis management and media relations); over 30 years of work with pure-bred dogs in conformation, obedience, tracking and lure coursing; and last,

the fact that I am a relative “fresh face” as one per-son put it, with no agenda.

BATTAGLIA: 1. Knowledge about AKC and the sportof purebred dogs 2. A background in dog breeding 3.My business skills and business experience

BURGESS: First (and perhaps most importantly) myactivities and experience in the sport. This includesmy passion for and love of purebred dogs and theAKC. Secondly, my education and non-AKC relatedbusiness experience. The desire to contribute to thefuture of our organization and activities.

GLADSTONE:a) My legal and business education, training and ex-perience. b) My ability and willingness to ask toughquestions and help evaluate the answers given tothem. c) My sense of equity in treating people fair-ly.

MARDEN: Marketing and advertising experience,plus intimate knowledge of the segments of thesport of purebred dogs that represent almost 50%of our business.

RONALD: My three strongest credentials for serv-ing on AKC’s board are first, the successful creden-tials earned as a banking executive throughout mycareer. At one point during my career I managed adepartment solely dedicated to administering not-for-profit companies and trusts. My duties requiredthat I sat on some boards of trustees and contribut-ed to the successful administration of these trusts.I understand what sitting on AKC’s Board requires.Second, I’ve gained a deep understanding of AKCthroughmy23years as adelegate and judgeand thefact that I am essentially a “Dog Person”. Third, andmost important, I am the 4th generation of my fam-ily to have participated in the sport with Samoyeds.Mywife, Kathy, and I have been successful exhibitorsand breeders for all 40 years of our married lives. Iknow AKC and its customers. These customers oftenoffer input to me. I can bring these perspectives in acollegial and consultative manner if elected to theBoard.

SMYTH: The three key qualifications I possess are:1. Vast AKC Experience – I have fully participated atall levels with multiple AKC clubs and the AKC Del-egate body. In other words, I’ve been a “jack of alltrades” for my clubs as well as the Delegate Body.I have successfully worked to better my clubs andthe Delegate Body, their activities and the Ameri-can Kennel Club as a whole. 2. In depth businessfinancial experience which includes running a suc-cessful law practice for 36 years, representing manybusiness clients and being a founding member andleader in several AKC clubs. 3. Proven integrity andleadership that embraces rational clear thinking andthe mission of the organization as demonstrated bymy 18 years as a Delegate for a Parent Club then anAll-Breed Club which has culminated in my Chairingthe DAAC committee for the last 10 years, Chairingthe Coordinating Committee for 3 years. Chairingthe Perspectives Committee for 3 years and Chair-ing the Northeast Trial Board for 8 years.

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3. Board meetings have been reduced to eight timesa year: should the number of Delegate Meetings alsobe reduced? Might the number of Board meetings befurther reduced?

AMEN: I think that the Board should hold at least eightmeetings each year at this crucial “inflection point” in theAKC’s history, especially since it has the authority (articleVII, section IV) to call other regular and “Special” meet-ings as needed. I support having fewer Delegatemeetings– reducing them to three a year; given the bleak econom-ic outlook, I think it is a strain on our members to have topay for four meetings/trips a year. We may find that theattendance increases if we have three meetings with lon-ger agendas. Obviously, we would have to amend ArticleXVIII, Section 1.

BATTAGLIA: No, not unless a better system is developedfor delegates’ meetings.

BURGESS: Four Delegate meetings seem appropriate.The networking opportunities made available (commit-tee meetings, the Delegate caucus, the Forum) to discussissues face-to-face are valuable to the Delegate body.From Board minutes that are published, it appears thatbased on the amount of business and the timeliness re-quirements of many issues, the number of Board meet-ings is appropriate. A reduction might have a negativeeffect on AKC.

GLADSTONE: The number of Delegate meetings shouldnot be reduced. The Delegates accomplish much inspending time in each other’s presence and interactingwith each other. That is the real value of our Quarterlymeetings and they should remain. There is nothing wrongwith the current Board meeting schedule. The contentof Board meetings, however, is inappropriate. The Boardspends the vast majority of its time wearing its Regulatorhat – meaning it endlessly deals with issues arising un-der the AKC’s regulatory function. Club disputes, standardrevisions, rule amendments, event regulations, discipline,and the myriad of requested exceptions from all of ourrules and policies take up the vast majority of Board time.Little time is actually spent on setting global policies; re-view of current policies and procedures or on businessguidance and implementation review. The Board wastestoo much of its “face time” on regulating rather than for-mulating policy and guiding its implementation.

MARDEN: No. Absolutely no.

RONALD: AKC is an unusual corporate structure. It is aclub of clubs. AKC’s corporate shareholders are its mem-ber clubs. That is why the representatives of the share-holders, the Delegates, are included in certain aspects ofAKC’s governing process. Delegatesmust vote to approvechanges in AKC’s Bylaws and its Rules. I recently stated ata Delegate meeting that, as shareholder representatives,it didn’t make sense tome that we should be less involvedat a time when AKC is facing these alarming declines in itsbusiness. AKC needs our feedback and support more at atime like this, not less. I’m not against less frequent Del-egate meetings, just not at this time. As to less frequentBoardmeetings, I will defer to the current Board’s assess-ment. If they feel more or less meetings are necessary,they know better than anyone if this is the case. Once Iam on the Board, and see the agenda, I will have a betteridea of the right number of meetings necessary.

SMYTH: Perhaps a different view of meeting days and ac-tual work time needs to be considered. It is not the num-ber of Delegate meetings that matters, it is the use andquality of the time that does. If our meetings were 3 daysinstead of 2, and 3 times a year instead of 4, the actualnumber of days, and time in which we gather to conductAKC business increases. As long as we make this worktime more coordinated, reducing the number of meetingsmight actually make the Delegate body more productiveand less costly for all. With the use of new technologies,perhaps it is time to investigate the use of video confer-ence calls, versus traditional meetings to carry out someof the business of the Board of Directors. However, mostorganizations’ by-laws require a certain number of tra-ditional Board Meetings. Sure, we “might” reduce thenumber of traditional Board meetings, but depending onthe business environment of a particular year it might beprudent to increase them also. Speculating on the cor-rect number of traditional Board meetings is careless. Themost important aspect is the successful conduction ofAKC Board business. So is it really a number we are look-ing for? The Board needs to perform its duties in the bestway possible, keeping the best interest of the organizationin mind. Handcuffing the Board into a reduced number ofmeetings will do no good, particularly at this difficult timein our history.

4. How is continuity and stability assured in theBoard’s conduct of business given that term limits ineffect substitute for performance reviews?

AMEN: I don’t understand your linking “continuity andstability in the Board’s conduct of business” and the sup-position that “term limits…substitute for performancereviews”. “Staggered terms” complement term limits inthat it requires the Board to think about how it will func-tion to sustain continuity as the departing “Class” stepsdown. Performance reviews are entirely separate, and amanagement function that should be ongoing and inte-gral within the AKC operating organization, and less for-mally, as part of the Board process. More importantly, theBoard’s performance is reviewed continually by the Del-egate body and the way it responds to the Board’s pro-posals and ideas.

BATTAGLIA: One year off the board hardly meets the testof what was intended by “term limits”. Our current “termlimit” is a rotation system. True limits causes turnover.Four years off the board or a life time limit of 2-4 termswould be a better system than the current one year offthe board.

BURGESS: As I have said on numerous occasions, termlimits are an affront to my rights. Every Delegate shouldhave the right (and has the responsibility) to elect thoseBoardmembers who best serve the needs of the AmericanKennel Club. Term limits take away that right. The answerto your question is - they (continuity and stability) are notassured.

GLADSTONE: Term limits are the antithesis of continuityand stability.

MARDEN: Obviously I am not in favor of term limits, but Idon’t think it is a threat to Board continuity or stability tohave three good members who have served well for eightyears sit out for a year.

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RONALD: Term limits are a reality of AKC’s Board. Theyexist because the Delegates believe that the talentpool fromwhich the Board is selected has not been suf-ficiently utilized. Given the recent vote to retain termlimits, we will continue to have them for the foresee-able future. The current limits don’t seem to work, andI expect the Delegates will try to amend the rule in thecoming year so that they do. The “class year” methodof staggered terms for AKC’s Board ensures that a ma-jority of the Board continues at any given time, thusallowing continuity. As to term limits hurting continu-ity, I trust in the Delegates to review the credentials ofthe candidates carefully to select the candidates withthe necessary professional credentials and dog relatedexperience to step onto the Board and contribute. Forinstance, I have been in the sport my whole life. I havebeen a delegate for 23 years. I have known many ofthe AKC Board for decades. In preparation for my AKCBoard candidacy, I have studied the issues on the tableand discussed them with many on the Board. I do notbelieve the fact that we have term limits necessarilymeans that there will be a lack of experience, knowl-edge or continuity.

SMYTH: The assumption that term limits substitute forperformance reviews is naive and unjustified. In actu-ality, term limits are the only way to keep in check arunaway Board member or group of members that cir-cumvent the AKCmission or fail to be able to fulfill theirfiduciary relationship to the AKC. Our Delegate Bodyis diverse and well educated. We will never have an is-sue in finding qualified candidates willing to serve at ahigh level, to provide stability and continuity in carryingout the mission of the organization. As long as we electthose with in-depth AKC club/delegate body as well asprofessional experience, we will ensure continuity andstability regardless. The AKC is a group of clubs, and noone person or persons should ever hold thatmuch pow-er over our entire organization for an indefinite periodof time. We are not an adult fraternity, and we certainlyare not the old boys club from the 1950’s anymore. Inaddition, over time as all members term out, there willbe times when no director terms out or perhaps only 1or 2 will term out. Giving the procedure time, the term-ing out of a director will not be systematic in numbersbut rather random as to when they were elected. Thechange of one or two members on the Board will notaffect continuity or stability but may reenergize the or-ganization with new thoughts and perspectives.

5. Would AKC benefit from having non-delegateBoard members?

AMEN: No. But the Board might benefit from an “Advi-sory Board”, comprising experts selected to assist theAKC Board in very specialized areas.

BATTAGLIA: No. We have successfully used consultantsformany years with good success.We do not need non-delegates on the Board.

BURGESS: The AKC Board has the option of engagingthe services of expert consultants in any area as theneed is determined by the Board and Staff. Historically,this is how the Board has functioned. Adding “expert”non-delegates to the Board in order to cover all poten-tial contingencies would result in a rather large Board.

GLADSTONE: Given the current governance structure, no.AKC can hire all the experts and consultants it needs toadvise a Board.

MARDEN: No.

RONALD: Having the whole world as your talent pool isbetter than any smaller pool. But, the reality of AKC’scorporate structure is that it cannot have non-Delegatecandidates serving on its Board. It is spelled out in AKC’sBylaws. The premise of the question suggests that thetalent pool of the Delegate body is insufficient for AKC’sneeds. As I stated in the previous question, we have termlimits because the Delegates believe they haven’t had anadequate opportunity to use the full talent pool avail-able in the Delegate body. Until that perception changes,I doubt that the Delegate body will change the Bylaws toallow non-delegate Board members.

SMYTH: No. As a club of clubs, we are a unique non-prof-it organization, and we differ from most other non- andfor-profit corporations. While some issues like “Operat-ing Costs” are quite universal, the complexity of our or-ganization and it’s make up lead me to believe that onlyDelegates are appropriate for Board membership. Addi-tionally, the fact is that our By-laws require Directors tobe Delegates. Delegates are vetted by each club that ap-points or elects them. Board members are vetted by theDelegates. A change of this nature would only dilute andweaken further the importance and empowerment of theDelegate body and the individual AKC clubs themselves.

6. What is your number one priority if elected andcan it be accomplished under AKC’s existing struc-ture and Bylaws?

AMEN: My number one priority, if elected, would be tospend as much time as possible studying the Board’s pastactions, interactingwith other Boardmembers, and learn-ing about this Board’s processes and procedures, whileworking on issues such as “Reputation Management.”

BATTAGLIA: Business management which includes mar-keting, public relations and new ideas.

BURGESS: Building the AKC Brand. Making the AmericanKennel Club the “go to” source for all things canine wouldlead to improvement in all of our activities, from registra-tion to legislation, and all in between.

GLADSTONE: Replacing lost registration income with in-come from other sources outside the Fancy is of the high-est importance if we are to continue having all of the AKCservices and support we have come to expect.

MARDEN: Tomake sure that Performance and Companionevents, and possible new events, are supported andmadean integral part of our business plan. Yes.

RONALD: As I stated earlier, AKC faces big challenges. Itsregistrations, entries and core business revenues are indecline. If this trend isn’t stabilized and reversed, the sportof purebred dogs we have enjoyed will not be the same forthe next generation of breeders, exhibitors and dogs. Mypriority is to contribute to reversing this declining trendwith a long-term plan designed to rejuvenate the sport.


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The second part of the question asks if this can accomplishedunder AKC’s existing structure. Definitely, yes with an integrat-ed long-term strategy. One key part of any plan to improveAKC’s declining trend in registrations and entries would be toimplement a strongmarketing and public relations effort whichtells the public our side of the story. We are for all dogs andsupport their healthy, fulfilled lives. The public needs to knowthat AKC’s breeders are the solution, not the problem in issueslike overpopulation and health. Increased use of technologycan reach a myriad of potential AKC customers and more canbe done to bring young people into the sport.

SMYTH: I am not a one issue candidate. We are hurting in sev-eral areas. However, there is one issue that encompasses awhole litany of changes that the AKC needs to make in orderto compete and succeed today and beyond. The priority is tore-position the AKC in a light that brings our name, breed in-tegrity, and services to the forefront of the American dog own-ership conversation. We need a make-over. It isn’t just aboutfixing our reputation, or becoming more accessible in the me-dia, but about working club by club, and region by region toengage the public, the politicians and the dog owners to know,appreciate, and utilize the AKC for all its’ services and knowl-edgebase. Doing this should be the priority of the next Boardand it can be done under our existing structure and bylaws. Weneed a Board that has the foresight and strength to do all thatis necessary, regardless of traditional thought. We have somevery hard decisions to make. Change is required from the topdown. Change needs to start with this election.

7. Are there any specific items in AKC’s Bylaws you thinkshould be revised?

AMEN: I think that the Bylaws section on the Nominating Com-mittee (Article VIII, Section I) should be changed, to make thecommittee a permanent body. I also think that the section onthe annual “Audit” should be amended to remove the languagethat the books should be audited by an outside auditor OR byan auditing committee. I think that the AKC’s financials mustbe audited and certified annually ONLY by a professional auditfirm

BATTAGLIA: Governance.

BURGESS: There are two sections of the By-laws that I thinkneed revision. They are Article VI, Section 5 relating to Del-egate eligibility, and Article VII, Section 1 relating to term limits.Both issues have been dismissed by the Delegate body in thepast.

GLADSTONE: Our governance system does not adequatelyrepresent the wide variety of AKC event fanciers that are ourcore customers. As I wrote more than 15 years ago, we shouldseek to include more of our fancy by creating a mix of individ-ual members and continuing with our Delegate representationof our member clubs. The AKC should hold an Annual Conven-tion for all individual members, organized by every event ven-ue that AKC governs. The Board should be a mix of memberselected by the Delegate body and of members elected by theindividual members at the convention. Such a restructuringwould not require geographical components.

MARDEN: Only if necessary to implement a new business plan.

RONALD: At the present time, I don’t think the Bylaws requireamending. In the past, when I felt changes were necessary, Iproposed changes. For instance, Parent Clubs control theirstandards because of a change in the Bylaws I proposed about20 years ago. We are able to have Delegate meetings in con-

junction with the Eukanuba/AKC show because of a motionI made to the change the Bylaws allowing meetings to beheld outside of New York City.

SMYTH: Yes, and as all are aware the Delegate Committeesas well as the Board of Directors are constantly reviewingthesematters. The term limit period of exclusion being onlyone year should be reviewed along with the rules regardingDelegate/dog show judges. In addition, we need to seriouslylook at the bylaws as they reflect on the future of non-con-formation clubs that seek membership. Change needs tocome faster within the AKC to enable us to meet the swiftchallenges of 2011.

8. Would AKC benefit from a comprehensive reviewof its Constitution and Bylaws, e.g., a “constitutionalconvention”? Please specifically comment on whetherthere should be a geographic/state component toAKC’s organization.

AMEN: I think we should consider having an external expertreview the AKC’s corporate governance structure and pro-cesses. It may be that under the current structure (Board,Management, Delegates), the AKC is unable to keep upwith the many quick decisions and/or reactions that mustbe made, if it is to effectively respond to outside forces. Wehave to find other ways to stay in front of the “competition”,instead of responding to events after the fact. I do not be-lieve there should be a geographic/state component to theAKC’s organization; we needmore unanimity of purpose anddirection, not dispersion.

BATTAGLIA: Yes, periodically all successful organizationsshould take the time to revisit their constitution and Bylaws.Geographic and state components could be added to themix of ideas for input to the delegate body.

BURGESS: I think that it could be beneficial. There are gov-ernance issues that could be addressed. In the previous lookat a review of the By-laws, changes were presented, but thedelegate body rejected them all except the ill-conceivedterm limit amendment. A governance system based onevent type with each component addressing its specific is-sues would be a thought, rather than the all-encompassingsystem we now have. Decisions reached on a regional basismight be difficult to implement on a national basis.

GLADSTONE: See 7 above.

MARDEN: No. And to try and work with state elements ofAKC would be a disaster. Clubs are better off working withtheir state Federations, particularly when battling anti-doglegislation.

RONALD: Several years ago I served on a Special Commit-tee whose mission was to make a complete review of AKC’sConstitution and Bylaws. Some of the recommendationscoming from that committee were passed, others not. Atthis time, I don’t think another “constitutional convention” isnecessary. It’s too soon. As to AKC reorganizing geographi-cally, there is currently a sub-committee operating underthe chairmanship of Dr. John Ioia examining the best futurestructure for the Delegate body. Their recommendationswill be announced in the near future. 17 years ago I chaireda Special Committee titled, The Future Nature and Struc-ture of the Delegate Body. When the Committee proposeda more inclusive Delegate body, the potential growth in sizemade a regional approach the only sensible approach. Dr.CONTINUED ON PAGE 186

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Ioia’s committee has incorporated the report from that com-mittee into their discussions. At this time the Delegate bodyis not so large as to require that sort of change. Also, thecosts for a regional restructuring of AKC don’t make sense tome at this time, given AKC’s financial situation.

SMYTH: A constitutional convention is overkill at this point.The result could be disastrous. If a geographic/state com-ponent should exist it needs to start immediately in the areaof legislation. This is a big country when one realizes thatevery state is experiencing legislative anti-dog attacks. Theproblem has already grown outside the realm of our NewYork based organization. Dividing the country into regionaldefense and education areas under a separate specific de-partment of the AKC would accomplish the immediate re-sponse often needed to legislative initiatives as well as allowregional educational efforts to be controlled effectively in anattempt to cure the cause of anti-dog legislation which is ig-norance and misunderstanding.

9. Do you think AKC having split office locations is aplus or a minus? Please be specific, citing facts includ-ing costs and benefits.

AMEN: I see no long-term benefit in the current split-officestructure. The cost structure is a critical factor, but theremay be extenuating circumstances relating to the lengthand structure of a real estate lease (such as in NewYork City)that might negate taking any action at this time.

BATTAGLIA: One office makes administration, management,supervision and cost effectiveness better. It would reducetravel and man hours now spent maintaining two offices.

BURGESS: The presence of AKC in themedia/marketing cen-ter of the country (NYC) is a distinct plus.While I amnot privyto the details, it is my understanding that the long-term sitearrangements for both the New York offices and the Raleighoperations center are very financially advantageous to theorganization. In today’s environment of instantaneous com-munication, I know of no operational disadvantage to thetwo location concept.

GLADSTONE: Ultimately AKC should have one office. How-ever, AKC has made significant investment in the leaseholdimprovements in NY. It makes no financial sense to leave theNYC officesmid-lease and abandon the remaining book val-ue of the office improvements there.

MARDEN: Most people know that when I was AKC president,I initiated the move of segments of AKC to North Carolina,and that it was my dream to eventually have an AKC cam-pus with areas for national dog shows, national agility andobedience trials, administration, conference and educationcenter, plus the Dog Museum. However, that didn’t happenand since we are locked in to our Madison Avenue facility formany years to come, discussion of the pluses and minusesserves no purpose at this time.

RONALD: AKC is not that large a corporation when comparedto other companies. There are no branch offices, manufac-turing facilities, or distribution centers like many other cor-porations, which might recommend a separate main officemodel. AKC has an executive suite in New York and its op-erations center in Raleigh. It doesn’t seem sensible to fol-low a large corporate model with separated locations. Whilemy preference would be for a consolidated office, there areother factors to consider.I have asked Board members and

some staff whether analyses have been done evaluat-ing the practicality and cost-effectiveness of the cur-rent arrangement. I have been told there have been.However, I have not been given any documents or datacomparing alternatives. What I have been told is thatthe New York office is about the same cost per squarefoot as Raleigh and that the lease would be difficult andcostly to break. There was concern raised that if the NewYork offices were closed and moved, many of our NewYork staff would leave the corporation rather than re-locate. It would not be prudent to make a move withoutconsidering the loss of this valuable intellectual capitaland experience. Until I can review the actual data andconsider their conclusions, I simply have hearsay state-ments from others. I would prefer to review the data be-fore making assumptions.

SMYTH: I think it is aminus. Combining our HQ/ ExecutiveOffice with our Operations Office should yield a greatersynergy between the Executives and the employees, inturn making the operation of our organizationmore costeffective and fluid. Something I believe we would all liketo see in action. Like most others, I am enticed by theMadison Avenue New York corporate location, but whatreal benefit do we derive from it? Officers and employ-ees in our corporation are paid by the standard of payin the locale where they are located. One does not needto be an economics major to realize that there are fun-damental differences in salary and rental rates betweenNew York and North Carolina. Most major non media, fi-nancial, or technology related companies once locatedin the Big Apple have long moved their Headquarters orExecutive offices outside of New York City proper. Low-er executive salaries and preferable rental rates wouldyield large cost savings for the AKC. Modern technologyaffords us limitless communication opportunities, allow-ing for video conferencing for pennies of what it used tocost. A New York location is an expensive luxury remi-niscent of the old days in our history. This may need tobe one of our very hard, yet very logical and necessarydecisions.

10. In light of AKC’s declining revenue (6% through10 months) and $1,000,000 operating loss, AKC hasreduced its contribution to the Canine Health Foun-dation 50%, e.g. $500,000; do you think that was anappropriate reduction?

AMEN: I do not have sufficient information on the CHFto determine howmuch the AKC should have reduced itscontribution.

BATTAGLIA: In tough times with reduced budgets, in-come and gift giving, the pain should be equally shared.If during the next six months the finances improve, thisdecision should be revisited.

BURGESS: It is unfortunate that it has been necessary toreduce AKC’s contribution to AKC/CHF.

GLADSTONE: No. The AKCCHF is one of the brighteststars in AKC’s galaxy. We should continue our support ofAKCCHF and economize elsewhere. Further, if AKCCARwere a thriving business selling microchips and enroll-ments, AKCCAR could replace AKC as a AKCCHF donorwith no tax consequences.

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truly effective, should be scrambling for funding sources far inexcess of the $500,000 they no longer get from AKC. That’swhy they have a Board and staff.

RONALD: Yes. AKC has consistently been the Foundation’sprincipal funding source. If AKC were growing and profitable,I would recommend they continue funding the Foundation asthey have done. However, AKC is financially struggling, so itis appropriate that they marshal their capital to support theircore business. I believe AKC will always support the CHF to theextent they are able.

SMYTH: Although no one is happy about it, the answer to thisquestion is probably yes. Much depends on the facts present-ed to the voting Board members at the time the decision wasmade. Answering this question as presented would requireconjecture as insufficient information has been presented. Asa Board member, I would never weigh in on an issue withoutobtaining an in-depth and thorough understanding of the is-sue at hand. I am sure this question can be answered moresoundly by those Board members who were in attendance atthe meeting and are again running for the Board. An operatingloss is quite serious, and again I would think the right decisionwas made, but I would like to have much more sufficient infor-mation before making a hasty opinion.

11. How effective do you think delegate committees are?

AMEN: I think that the several standing committees that I haveinteracted with are very effective. As a member of the Obedi-ence, Tracking and Agility committee, I believe that it makesimportant contributions to Companion Events activities.

BATTAGLIA: Delegate committees provide a good way for eachclub’s delegate to meet, share ideas and come to an agree-ment onmatters pertaining to the AKC. Many good ideas havecome from these committees.

BURGESS: The Delegate Committees are a good way to dis-cuss and vet issues facing the Delegate body and the fancy.The ultimate decision on any issue, however, rests with the en-tire Delegate body. The Committees are advisory only.

GLADSTONE: Most of the Committees have been highly ef-fective in helping to analyze and evaluate various proposalsput forth by Delegates and the Board, and in recommendingimprovements in their sphere of influence. Others have simplyexisted with little impact.

MARDEN: As Board liaison to both the Field Trial and Hunt-ing Test Committee and the Herding, Earthdog and CoursingCommittee, I can tell you that both of these committees areactive, no nonsense organizations that make important rec-ommendations that eventually reach the Board and are actedupon. For example, the Field Trial Committee has initiated astudy of dog injuries caused by “mean seeds”. When plantedin CRP areas, with the blessing of the Department of Agricul-ture, these seeds are inhaled by field trialing or hunting dogswith often fatal consequences. The objective is to provide somuch evidence of the “mean seed” danger to dogs that theDept. of Agriculture will forbid the planting of such seeds inCRP areas nationwide. The successful Delegate committeeshave one thing in common...a strong chairman and memberswho want to contribute worthwhile recommendations, not justmake-work “stuff”.

RONALD: Given that it was my motion that created the del-egate committees almost 20 years ago, it is no surprise that

I think the delegate committees are effective. At thetime the committees were created, the delegates wereafforded very few opportunities to communicate effec-tively. To help the situation, the newsletter, Perspectives,was formed. That’s why I served as its editor for 6 years.That is also why the late Bob Kelly and Diane Albersformed the Delegates Caucus about the same time.The committees were intended to create a means bywhich Delegates could communicate about the specif-ic topics each committee represented. They were alsocreated as a conduit for the Board, Staff and Delegatesto communicate. I believe the Committees are servingtheir purpose. The fact that so many Delegates attendthe Committee meetings at their own expense dem-onstrates the success and importance of the DelegateCommittees.Delegates can play a vital role through their involvementin the Delegate Committees. We need better teamworkbetween AKC’s Board and the Delegate body. Advisingthe Delegates of developing programs creates an op-portunity to gather valuable input before implementa-tion. It also allows Delegates to prepare their clubs forcoming changes and advocate for AKC’s programs. TheDelegate Committees are an excellent conduit for thiscooperation.

SMYTH: Delegate Committees have been the best thingto happen to the Delegate Body since removing the re-striction on women becoming delegates.. The Delegatecommittees have increased Delegate empowermentmany times over. The ability of the committees to or-ganizationally create changes in policy and procedure,with the participation of both Committee members andnon-committee members, has allowed the DelegateBody to rightfully claim its position as one-third of thegovernance of the AKC.

12. Should there be term limits for serving on dele-gate committee? Should delegate committee mem-bers be paid $200 per committee meeting?

AMEN: There should be term limits, but they should befor a sufficient number of terms, given the complexity ofmany ongoing issues at the committee level. Delegatecommittees are not “paid” per committee meeting, asI understand it. The honorarium is to offset the cost ofthe delegate’s expenses in coming to the meeting for anextra day/night at the hotel. Furthermore, the amount isup to a maximum of $200, and the delegate may seekless.

BATTAGLIA: Term limits are not needed on these com-mittees. There is already considerable turn-over. AKCshould reimburse committee members for their out ofpocket expenses.

BURGESS: The popular election process is the most ef-fective method for limiting terms. I think that by-lawmandated term limits remove the people’s choice inher-ent in the democratic process. Since service on a Del-egate Committee requires an additional day of atten-dance, I support a Committee member stipend, but onlyif it is properly administered.

GLADSTONE: No term limits. Yes, expense reimburse-ments up to $200.


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MARDEN: No. Yes, to encourage attendance at theircommittees. Delegate attendance is costly and manyclubs don’t even partially cover expenses. If the $200 feehelps an effective committee member to continue to at-tend, it’s well worth it.

RONALD: The Delegate Committee structure and rulesare governed by Ad Hoc Committee Report for DelegateCommittees. If the Delegates want to put term limits onCommittee members, all that is necessary is that a mo-tion to that effect receives a simple majority changingthe Ad Hoc Committee Report. I have no problem withsuch a change if that’s what the Delegates want.I believe a review of the reimbursement rule for Commit-tee members would be in order. When the Committeeswere first formed, many Delegates were from the north-east, and meetings were mostly held in New York. Thismeant that most delegates came into New York the dayof the meeting. With the prospect of Delegate Commit-teesmeeting thedaybefore theactualDelegatemeeting,it was thought only fair that reimbursement for the addedexpense of staying an extra night in a New York hotel andthe addedmeal expense was appropriate. It was thoughtthat AKC should reimburse the committee members be-cause the business being discussed was primarily AKC’sbusiness, not the member clubs’ business. In the earlyyears only Committee members attended the meetings.Now, it is not unusual for Committee meetings to havemore than 100 Delegates in the audience participatingin the discussions. The Delegate meeting has essentiallynow become a two day event for all Delegates. Who re-imburses them for their extra day attending Committeemeetings? I’m suggesting that the reasons for institut-ing Committee meeting reimbursement have changed.The appropriate place to discuss this problem and makea proposal for change is at the governing Delegate Com-mittee level, the Coordinating Committee.

SMYTH: First of all, Delegateswhoaremembers of a com-mittee have the opportunity to receive reimbursementfor incurred expenses, up to $200, if they so choose. Thisquestion is erroneous and skews completely the integrityand intention of the reimbursement. We should not pe-nalize Delegates or their clubs for participating and of-fering their services to the AKC at the committee level.Nor, should we create an elitist group where only thoseClubs or Delegates with financial means can participate.The $200 reimbursement in most cases doesn’t evenmeet the cost of a second night’s lodging at the meet-ing hotel. More importantly, there should be no term lim-its on volunteers to serve on a committee. The Stand-ing Rule governing Delegate Committees is clear, andrequires that each member of every Committee run forthe position every three-years. These are committeeswith certain special focuses, allowing Delegates tomatchtheir interests and abilities with committee charges, fur-ther empowering the Delegate Body and deepening theunderstanding of many complex issues our organizationfaces. Limiting volunteer participation would be injudi-cious. In situations where committee members do notfulfill their attendance obligation, the Committee has theability to dissolve one’s committee membership and re-place a member with another Delegate. A large numberof Delegates attend the committee meetings and areable to observe and gauge the performance of the com-mittee and its’ members. Delegates can and do respondthrough the election process. There is enough turn over

and interest that there is no need for term limits whenit comes to the management of Delegate Committees.Since we are a member driven organization however,and if the Delegate Body deems it necessary, I wouldsupport any initiatives in this regard, approved by avote of the majority of Delegates.

13. Should all delegates’ votes be recorded; e.g.,comparable to the recording of director votes atBoard meetings?

AMEN: Delegate votes of “yes” or “no” can be recorded,without identifying the voter.

BATTAGLIA: Yes, when the cost to rent or purchase theequipment becomes affordable, AKC should explore us-ing it.

BURGESS: I have no problem if votes on general issuesare recorded except for the time required to account forand tabulate them. Since many issues are settled by ahuge majority, I am not sure of the need to record theindividual votes. Any Delegate has the right to call for a“recorded” vote, if they so desire. The Boardminutes donot include the individual votes of the directors on is-sues involving certain personal issues. Selection of ourleaders (whether it be President of the US, ormember ofthe AKC Board) have always been by secret ballot, andshould remain so.

GLADSTONE: No. Most votes are not of a nature thatrecording is necessary or appropriate. Robert’s Rulesprovide for the ability of the Delegates to record theirvote when needed. Perhaps those rules ought to be in-voked more often than they are.

MARDEN: No.

RONALD: I see no reason for votes not being recorded.However, in meetings with upwards of 350 or more Del-egates, it becomes unwieldy to record all votes taken.We have talked about an electronic voting system foryears. I know that technology would cost money, but ifit were decided to record votes, I would strongly rec-ommend that we install the electronic voting capabilityfirst if it’s cost effective. Otherwise, the meetings woulddevolve into vote tabulations and move away from de-bate and decision.

SMYTH: The general meetings of the American KennelClub are conducted under Robert’s Rules of order, anestablished method of orderly conduction of business.The results of all Delegate votes at each meeting arerecorded and minutes are made. Equating the votingof Delegate matters to that of the Board of Directorswhich is small in numbers is an extremely slippery slope.We all understand the vast difference between the twobodies. Many of the Delegate votes are taken on issueswhich do not require a counted vote or a roll call vote. Inmost cases, to do so, would only create an undue bur-den to the running of the meeting. Any vote can have acounted vote or a roll call upon application by any vot-ing member club and following a vote on the motion bythe Delegate Body in attendance at the meeting. Thisis done on issues that are of major importance to a di-vided Body. Our current meeting operating proceduresfunction well to serve the needs of recorded voting.CONTINUED ON PAGE 198


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