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The Nominating Committee’s Obligation
The Board elections set for March 2012 could very well set the direction AKC will take for the better half of the next thirty years. Due to the term limits it is possible that three totally new faces could become Board members resulting perhaps in a partial if not total restructuring of the organization. Certainly the Board itself could become a dramatically different type body were the new Board members to of the “young Turk” types epitomized by Ted Eldridge and David Merriam when they were first elected to the Board and were so influential in changing or at least suggesting that the ‘old guard’ rethink outdated policies and attitudes. The need to elect progressive positive thinkers to the Board is an absolute given. Resorting to the has-beens of the past is not the route to take. Hopefully this Nominating Committee which consists of many creative and well-rounded long time involved dog personalities will be creative in the approach it takes in looking for people to serve on the Board. Since they are limited to seated Delegates only the past scenario of requesting interested individuals to come forward and present their names must be expanded such that the Committee seeks qualified and interested people out and attempts to persuade the reluctant individual to run for the Board. This Committee must question closely those individuals who are seeking a Board seat and be assured that their motives are of the purest and that their fidelity is to the AKC and not to a particular sect or power group within the Delegate Body. These pages have been and continue to be major supporters of the MenakerSprung regime--not that we have agreed with everything attempted nor accomplished. The Menaker goals and attitude toward AKC has over-all been sensitively geared towards turning AKC into a corporate entity meant to survive the demands of today’s society. Similar thinkers must be found and or created by this Nominating Committee, that’s for sure!!
Applauding The AVMA
These pages are not the greatest fans of the AVMA certainly insofar as some of their more recent stands on protecting the concerned breeder are concerned. Indeed some of the Veterinary schools which are supported so heavily by AKC’s CHF and other breeders fall into a similar questionable area nonetheless our hats are off to AVMA for establishing the discipline of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation for canines program. (Something similar was established for equines as well.) As the emphasis for people in sports medicine has been on the rise so has it been for animals. After years of study it has been recognized however there are several requirements appli-
cants must fill. Obviously advanced training in the field is one as The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation has been formed. There will be 27 charter diplomats, and the membership is expected to grow to more than 200 over the next several years. The physical competition required for sure in Agility and those dogs which actually work in the Sporting, Herding, Working and Hound breeds must train extensively throughout the year to keep in competition. And while this maybe considered an obvious statement one would be surprised as to how many dogs to say nothing of the owners are unfit to compete. This new program being developed should go far in assisting people both how to prepare in these fields as well as to whom to consult when things go astray.
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On The BBC
The media situation in the UK is bad enough what with the Murdoch hackOverly Exaggerated ing cases but now comes the BBC - the Now these pages are not referring to breeding supposed guardian of that great nation’s morals giving credibility to Jemima Harpractices which may cause health problems but to the reaction of certain people who con- rison’s extreme views about the purebred dog in the UK by commissioning an demn small gifts to veterinary students from update of PDE with a PDE2 by her! Keep corporate sponsors. For several years now AKC CHF has donated AKC’s Complete Dog in mind that the original program was the subject of formal complaints to the TV Book to all graduating veterinary students. watchdog OFCOM and the BBC Trust at More than one corporate sponsor has picked the time, and that the BBC was required up the tab for these books through the years. to broadcast an apology of what it had In many instances this information was the aired. Not only were the statements about only source these students had to learn about the Rhodesian Ridgebacks in err but the the purebred dog. Apparently there are few if any courses given in veterinary schools about program offend most caring dog breeders and alienated many people due to the the idiosyncrasies and development of each breed. The purposes of the gifts were at least comparisons to the WWII and the Nazis. two-fold: promote the purebred dog and at the The fact that breeders internationally have done much good work to improve the same time offer a learning experience to the health of their dogs had been going on for people involved. In the past year that sponyears before her program and not merely sorship has disappeared due to complaints of attempting to unduly influence these people as because she presented such a film. Last have the books disappeared. Connie Vanacore December as reported in OUR DOGS as calls this a counterproductive move and these well as in these pages many of her comments on her blog and circulated through pages could not agree more strongly with fliers themselves were so out of line she her! As she wrote, “One could conjecture was forced to withdraw her comments and that as long as corporations immersed in the went so far as to get committee minutes field of veterinary medicine are withdrawing changed at a later date to reflect more actheir support from academic institutions, that curate statements. Apologizing afterwards should also preclude animal rights organizaas she chose to do for getting her facts tions from proselytizing through their faciliso blatantly wrong hardly wipes the slate ties, as they constantly do.” Banning these small gifts may not be as effective as teaching clean. That’s one reason these pages have these students the importance of critical think- so little confidence in Sir Patrick Beesons’s leadership in the dog inquiry going ing -- you think!! on in the UK as under questioning his Rosie In Court defense of Ms. Harrison were words to the effect will does not matter how accurate The new dog topic du jour seems to revolve she was she helped expose a bad situation. around using trained service dogs in court to Perhaps that’s why the British daily press encourage and comfort witness testimony. is such a mess-it seems to ignore the facts The first such instance in a New York Court and lets the means finalize the ends. occurred recently in Poughkeepsie NY when Rosie, a Golden Retriever was officially approved to do just this in a rape trial. An appeal Thought For The Week is being planned placing the dog’s presence as The final version of the Judges Approval the heart of the case. It could very well afchanges maybe voted upon this coming fect not only New York law but also Arizona, week on Wednesday August 24th. And Hawaii, Idaho and Indiana where courts in the leaks are beginning to come out as to those states have allowed trained service dogs what is contained therein. Certain people to offer children and other vulnerable witare opening their mouths to those only too happy to be the first know it alls on the block! These days of instant communication prevent enough problems without extending the situation by having rumormongers thrive prior to the actual release of the report. Keeping your mouth shut until it can be read in total is the road we prefer to take--some others should do the same.
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nesses nuzzling solace in front of jurors. This new role of being “testimony enablers” can raise obvious legal questions particularly for defense attorneys. This new witness-stand role for dogs started in several states in 2003 in Seattle. Service dogs have long been permitted in courts but not as a comfort factor but as a companion. Defense lawyers are claiming that jurors are likely to conclude that the dogs are exposing the truth rather than merely encouraging witnesses to speak. It should be interesting to see how the appeal to the higher court in New York State eventually is decided.
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The Lighter Side of Judging JUDGE’S GIFT By Michael Faulkner
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create classifications for judge’s gifts and trophies, that I have received, to fully understand and appreciate their value and to facilitate easy storage at home---ornamental, utilitarian, practical, professionally-useful, and my all-time favorite, re-giftable. The re-giftable selections are housed in the bottom of a chest of drawers, located in a guest room that receives little traffic. All other trophies and judge’s gifts worth keeping and that do not fall into the re-giftable category are boxed and stored in large plastic bins. I make exceptions for anything proudly displaying my name with congratulatory remarks, as these items are always placed in my office / studio. I attempt to re-visit the plastic bins once a year, reestablishing my relationship with items such as a Lime Green Relish Tray (BIM trophy – 1975), a Norelco Smokeless Ashtray (group trophy in 1985), a Train Coal Sculpture (BIS – 1986), a peach birdhouse (judges’ gift 1995) and many others. Over the past forty plus years, my favorite breed trophy of all time was a can of pedigree dog food---carefully placed in a decorative Easter Basket, surrounded by colorful plastic grass with little bunny eyes and ears attached to the can. “How absolutely wonderful,” I thought when the judge handed me this creative, useful holiday-inspired treasure. And the best part…I was able to share it with my dog later in the day. My favorite judge’s gift of all time---a handcrafted treasure---was given to me sixteen years ago while judging a show within a four-hour drive of my home. I remember this particular four-hour drive and dog show as if it were today. Agonizing over having to drive two additions hours past my threshold of two, I pack in a very efficient manner in preparation for the journey. I hang two extra outfits in the back of the urban assault vehicle (UAV) along with my garment bag, 14 Dog News
an extra case for my running gear, my leather man bag filled with my usual judging stuff, a six pack of Diet Coke, large bag of M&Ms, two large bottles of natural spring water, three apples and a collection of tunes to glide me through rural Appalachia. I shower, throw on loose fitting clothes, my leather sandals, climb into the UAV and turn the ignition. Simultaneously, with the start of the engine the sound system begins playing “Fire and Rain” from a collection of James Taylor hits. I exit the drive and head towards the interstate. My journey will take me due east for two hours on the motorway, then I will exit and complete the remaining two hours to my Appalachian destination on rural roads. I pull out the show information packet sent by Billy Bob (BB) to make sure of the directions. Of course, I cannot use BB’s real name and I chuckle as I replay his initial phone conversation in my head. “Helllllo ! Mr. Fauuuuulllllkner. This is Billllllly Bob and I’m callllllin from the? Kennel Club and we would like youuuuuu to juuuudge our show. I know you are a busy judge and all and I would like to know how much you cost, seeing that we are a new, small club with small money.” My chuckle immediately turns into song: “I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend, but I always thought that I’d see you baby, one more time again, now….” I sing along with my friend James as I coast along sucking on my M&Ms and sipping my Diet Coke. With little notice, James steers me in a new direction and I find myself belting out “when you’re down and troubled and you need a helping hand….” (Exactly, I need a helping hand to drive my lazy ass to this dog show, I think to myself). “And nothing, whoa nothing is going right. Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there.” I continue to sing with James. The UAV hits rumble strips on the side of the road causing me to react. I snap my head sideways in a series of quick movements, all wide-eyed
and realize I must focus and not allow James to control my body in fear of a major disaster. A black Chevy Malibu pulls up along the side of the UAV. A woman in her early sixties with a cigarette hanging from her lips shoots me the bird and speeds up. I attempt to roll down my window and explain I was being hypnotized by James Taylor, causing me to swerve off the road…before I call her a bitch and watched her disappear. A green highway sign informs me of my exit to Town Appalachia (TA) (Can’t give it away!) is one mile ahead. I switch James to National Public Radio for the remaining two-hour journey. My favorite show, All Things Considered, calms me down immediately as I turn right off the exit ramp. Each show consists of the biggest stories of the day, thoughtful commentaries, insightful features on the quirky and the mainstream in arts and life, music and entertainment. This particular late afternoon / early evening All Things Considered features a trio of elderly ladies who have taken up gourd instruments and have become quite a hit at the local bingo parlor. “Well, I’ll be….Lavina, Violet and me…we started growing gourds years ago and we always had this competition like thing to see who could grow the biggest one,” tells Loretta. “One morn’in, we be sitin on the front porch and it was if Jesus was tellin us to make some music with them gourds…I tell you,” says Lavina. “We are booked every weekend til Christmas,” Violet shares. The ladies begin a rendition of “Sweet Beulah Land” as I proceed down a steep incline, into a deep, dark holler. With both hands on the wheel, I maneuver through several series of S curves, wondering why anyone would ever live in such a remote, dark place. The UVA leads me back up the hill directly towards a beam of light as The Godessess of Gourd continue singing “there’s just a few more days to labor. Then I will take my heavenly flight.” “What the hell – I am too young to die and they will never be able to find a replacement judge way out here, if it truly is my time to go,” I say out loud. The UAV climbs closer to the light and instead of Continued on page 70
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An Occasional Column by Ronnie Irving
IRVING’S IMPRESSIONS UK And USA Vive La Difference!
It was originally my intention to write this week about the different methods of training and developing judges on each side of the Atlantic. I confess I have been diverted from that intention. I was going to start by suggesting that any meaningful comparisons between the various systems of training judges can only be made in certain circumstances; namely if those looking at the comparisons have an understanding of the underlying dog scenes in the respective countries concerned. Originally I had intended that I would therefore outline what I take to be the major contrasts in the respective show scenes. Only then would I describe the procedures for the development of judges. I started listing the comparisons between the two dog fancies. Soon it became clear that there were far too many contrasts, and far too many reasons for them, to cover in one article all the variations and their effect on judges’ development. I will therefore split this subject into two. The first, this week, will contrast the two dog scenes and the second in two weeks time will describe the UK methods of providing judge education and development in the context of these variations.
France Would Fit Comfortably Into Texas
The first dissimilarity is of course the size of our two respective countries and the effect that this is bound to have on dog shows. A few years ago (in real life) I was based in New Jersey and was professionally the CEO of the American subsidiary of a UK company. I used to have great problems in explaining to my UK board colleagues just how large the US is physically in comparison to the United Kingdom. I tended to make that point in presentations, by showing maps of England and the USA with England transposed over Florida. This made it clear that Florida and England are about the same size. The same point was made just as effectively by showing a map of France fitting almost entirely into the state of Texas. Then when you tell people that the economy of the State of California is, on its own, almost big enough to be an independent member of the group of G8 countries – you begin to get the message across. The final key point that I always used to put over to those expecting the UK and the USA to be similar, was the fact that something like 25% of the USA population lives within about 3% of the American land mass – namely those living in the Boston/Washington corridor. I’m not sure if that is still true? But the point of all this is to say that the density of population – and therefore also the density of the dog population – is very different in the UK to that in the USA. In fact it means that the population and size of the UK make it less like the USA as a whole - but more like the Boston/Washington corridor - in terms of size and density of population. 18 Dog News
A 20,000 Dog Difference?
What does all of this mean to dog shows? Well, in my view, it means a great deal. It is the reason why in the USA there are dozens of all-breed shows with championship points every weekend, while in contrast - in the UK in a whole year we have just over thirty multi breed championship shows. That, in its turn, means that nowadays the average all breed show in the USA attracts an entry of between 900 and 1000 dogs. The equivalent number at UK shows is about 9000 dogs. It is why Crufts usually numbers about 22,000 dogs, while shows in the USA, even the biggest ones, are always much smaller than that. I was once interviewed by a US TV network about dog shows, and was asked what the main difference between US dog shows and UK dog shows was? Without really thinking through the consequences of what I would answer, and instead engaging my mouth before my brain, I replied “About twenty thousand dogs.” Needless to say that particular sound-bite was not used in the eventual TV broadcast! This difference in size of shows and the distances between shows go on, in their turn, to create huge contrasts in other respects too. They mean that in the USA most people wanting to make a significant mark on the show scene nationally, are really almost bound to employ professional handlers who are able to show a string of dogs. The economics and logistics of one person travelling around to enough shows with just one dog would simply not work. That is not the case in the UK where as a result there is only a small handful of professional handlers. The size of the USA means that the attitude of breeders to the use of artificial Insemination for dogs is very different because of the distances involved. In the UK canine artificial insemination is only very rarely used. Long distance travel means that back-to-back shows and clusters are popular in the USA but are almost unheard of in the UK. It means that in the UK the biggest shows go on for two, three or maybe even four days with each breed scheduled on only one of these days. It also means that people who show dogs in the UK, most often go both to and from the show in one day. My impression is that in the USA on the other hand, people normally stay over in a hotel for at least one night if not several nights. This is especially so when they attend shows which are a reasonable distance away from their home. It also results in individual breed entries at shows being on average much smaller in the USA than they are in the UK. In my view this aspect also in itself means that the emphasis that is put on Group and Best in Show competitions in the USA is much greater than it is in the U.K. - but that is a discussion for another day.
The Specialist Versus The All Round Judge
But the greatest difference of all, is the effect that all of this has on judges. And this in turn creates differences in the judge training and development regimes. That is something I will cover in my next column. I guess the average show in the USA may require ten or maybe fifteen judges and most of these judges will have to judge a multiplicity of breeds at each show. In the UK, on the other hand, many shows are so big that they require perhaps forty of fifty judges per day. And this also means that because of the size of breed entries, many judges are required to judge just one breed per day. My own breed Border Terriers for example attracts an average of about 130 to 150 dogs at each championship show. This in its turn means that there is a far greater reliance on breed specialist judges in the UK than in the USA. It also means that there are very few all round judges licensed here. In fact there is only one judge in this country who is approved to judge all breeds. Neither are there many judges who are licensed even to judge all of the breeds in a single group. In my own group there are probably only about three or four such judges who can officiate at championship level for all of the breeds in the Terrier Group. This means, as I have said, that there is a much greater reliance on breed specialist judges. We have around 9000 licensed judges in the UK and about 80% of them are approved to judge only one breed.
A Difference In Emphasis
This reliance on specialist judges means that sometimes the emphasis in the UK can perhaps be skewed too much in favour of particular breed points and not enough towards general conformation and movement. It can also, in its turn, often lead to greater exaggeration of certain features in breeds than would be ideal. This may well be the reason why the United Kingdom has experienced greater problems with the general public and the ‘welfareists’ about exaggerations in some breeds, than you have experienced in the USA. I will return to the issue of the respective merits or demerits of breed specialists versus all-round judges in a future article. Meantime suffice it to say that there are major differences between the dog fancies on our respective sides of the Atlantic. Some of these are due to history; some of them are due to the cultural differences between our countries; but most of them are caused by the dramatic physical differences of geography, country size and distances in which we enjoy and practise the sport of purebred dogs. Next time, in the light of all of this, I will return to the way that judges are trained, developed and assessed in the UK.
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Question ofthe Week Dorothy A. Wade This development is absolutely appalling! Once again, the ordinary dog owner (insert working class family or small volume breeder) is relegated to the "back of the bus" so to speak. We will have spent hundreds of dollars for entries, traveling, accommodations, food, etc. just so we can attend the national but will then be told where we can sit to watch the judging. If this practice goes into effect, there will be no more specialties for me. I assume this fee is something that must be included in the premium list so unsuspecting exhibitors can be informed. Hopefully, it will deter many, like myself, from entering. Winnie Stout It seems that in yet another area of the show dog world, management is trying to find as many ways as possible to increase revenue. I find such practices regrettable and in this case offensive. To participate as an exhibitor Montgomery weekend is already very costly when all expenses are added up. While I am on my soap box, I think that having a single venue would improve the weekend for all concerned.... Amy Green Is it any wonder why entries are down. You can no longer reasonably park, groom or even sit ringside. What's next, a premium port-a-potty?
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Montgomery County Kennel Club has joined PCA and others and is now charging for ringside front row seats--Montgomery's fee is $200 per seat. Other Nationals both within Montgomery and Independent Nationals are charging for seating as well. What is your reaction to these practises? Letisha Wubbell I think as long as the money goes to a good cause like Take the Lead or UPenn Vet School it is not such a bad idea! Victoria Newbill I think in these tough economic times clubs need to think of any and all creative ways to have the means to put on a quality show! If there is a way to enhance the experience by having reserved seating or other amenities for those who wish to pay for it, Clubs are able to benefit financially to provide an enhanced experience for spectators and participants. Why not try something new to fill the coffers of clubs struggling with declining entries or sponsorships? It's a free market! Wayne Ferguson It's a terrible idea. I can understand the temptation to charge for these seats because of the ever increasing costs in putting on a show, however there are other ways to raise funds. Entry fees, catalog sales, catalog ads, donations, parking, sponsorships, admission, concessions and membership dues can all off-set expenses. I can't imagine the problems policing it and the confrontations that will arise when a spectator accidentally sits down in someone's $200.00 seat. So, are "scalping" these seats just down the road? One can only imagine the possibilities: a hot dog and coke delivered ring side
for only $39.00 (!) We should concentrate on keeping our wonderful shows just the way we inherited them. Tammie Wilcox I have never had the pleasure of attending the Montgomery shows, so do not know if people camp out in prime seating or not. All Nationals that I have attended do sell seating to help pay for the venue and to give people the opportunity to sit ringside. I think the question is what is a fair price? Is this a fund raiser? What prompted the pricing? I believe that $200.00 is steep and would probably prefer to not pay the price unless it was for a charity. John Wilcox This is the sign of the times. If this is to fund the show site and the show, then I can see paying the price. I would not like to see this become a regular practice at every day shows. Is this going to become an expense in attending a dog show? Parking and grooming were a part of the entry fees some time ago.
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By Nick Waters
BUM FROM SAN FRANCISCO Photographs reproduced courtesy of The Skye Terrier Club.
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orn in a San Francisco dog pound in 1886, a large three-legged St. Bernard/Spaniel cross grew up to be a great ambassador for his adopted city, San Diego. His mother and littermates were destroyed but Bum (so named from the use of the word ‘bum’ for a homeless person or street drunk) was spared and adopted by one of the fire companies in San Francisco. He developed a liking for roving and in December 1886, whilst still a puppy, as a stowaway and unseen by anyone, he boarded the steamship Santa Rosa. The ship was bound for San Diego and for several days after he arrived in the city Bum spent his time visiting points of interest around the city and eating any scraps that came his way. He eventually took up lodgings with a Chinese fisherman named Ah Wo Sue. The lust to wander never deserted him and in the summer of 1887, while wandering around the yards of the Santa Fe Company he got into a fight with a Bulldog and both rolled under the wheels of a passing engine. The Bulldog was killed outright and Bum suffered the loss of his right forefoot. San Diego in the 1890s was a vibrant port city bursting with dynamic personalities of all cultures. One of these personalities was local guy, James Edward
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Friend – ‘Captain’ Friend – an itinerant journalist, part-time telegrapher and would-be politician. Bum and Friend’s paths crossed and the two became inseparable. Many of Friend’s biting editorials were woven around incidents from the dog’s at times rather volatile life. Bum was fast becoming a local celebrity and with his good-natured personality and inquiring mind he gained social mobility and became the official town dog – its mascot – and the very personification of late 19th century California – the independent happy wanderer with freedom to roam. On the grounds that he did more to advertise the city and county than most of the newspapers, Bum was awarded a ‘dog tax tag for life’. A wood block was made of his likeness and used to embellish the dog tax receipt. Bum had always been a friend to children and when he died in 1898 the local children helped collect money for him to have a proper funeral. Fast forward over a hundred years to 2007 and Bum received the distinction of having a lifesize bronze statue erected in his honour. The 300lb statue was sculpted by Arizona sculptress, Jessica McCain, whose beautiful work also appears in other public places such as libraries and water parks. Bum’s statue stands along-
side a sculpture of another famous dog, Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Bobby. Skye Terrier Bobby was the pet of John Gray, a night watchman for Edinburgh City Police. When he died in 1858, Bobby, who survived Gray by fourteen years, is said to have spent the rest of his life sitting on his master’s grave. A year after Bobby’s death in 1872, Lady Burdett-Coutts of the famous banking family, now patronized by The Queen, had a statue and fountain erected in Edinburgh to commemorate him.
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he two dogs statues in San Diego stand in the Gaslamp Quarter next to the William Heath Davis House Museum. The statue of Greyfriars Bobby was presented by the City of Edinburgh in 1998. Bum’s story now crosses the Atlantic. Edinburgh and San Diego share a twinning link and San Diego promised to reciprocate Edinburgh’s gift with a bronze cast of Jessica McCain’s model of Bum, which was unveiled with due pomp and ceremony in Princess Gardens, Edinburgh attended by dignitaries from both cities. Before the unveiling there was a parade of dogs through the Gardens led my members of the Skye Terrier Club dressed in Victorian costume and accompanied by their Skye Terriers. The exchange of dogs between the two cities represents the spirit of a twinning link – friendship, loyalty and shared experience.
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BRACE YOURSELF
When Championship Shows are Not Championship Shows In common with many countries around the world, all involved with dog shows in the UK have been asking themselves what the powers-that-be can do to stem falling entries and attract new enthusiasts to the sport.
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here have been various suggestions, most of them rather peripheral and none of them terribly revolutionary. My own feeling is that one of the most fundamental aspects of the present needs to be looked at and that is the allocation of Challenge Certificates. For many years Britain has been the only country in the world to run limited Championship shows. Everywhere else in the world all-breed Championship shows are exactly that, shows where points or certificates are on offer for all recognised breeds that can contribute to a dog’s Championship title. However the system in this country is considerably more complex. When a club or society that traditionally has been granted Championship status by the Kennel Club applies for such status at a future show, it must apply for Challenge Certificates in every individual breed in which it hopes to offer them. There are only four shows in the whole country however that are in a position to offer CCs to all breeds that are eligible, these being known as “representative” shows. These are Crufts, Birmingham National, the Welsh Kennel Club and the first of the two Scottish Kennel Club shows. Firstly one must ask WHY there is a belief that not all our general Championship shows should be representative shows. After all, we only hold 26 general Championship shows throughout the year so it cannot be said that the calendar is exactly overloaded, even though some of these shows run to three days. And by that I mean one show held over three days, rather than “back to back” or “cluster” shows that do not exist in the UK. It has been suggested that the reason for not allowing widespread availability of Challenge Certificates is that the prestige of the British Championship title must be preserved at all costs. I find this to be rather arrogant in its veiled suggestion that the British title
is worth more than it is elsewhere. One thing is for sure, the numbers seen at our Championship shows in the majority breed are far in excess of those seen in other countries, and, as the winner of the CC has to beat all dogs present of the same sex, including established Champions – you can be certain that the vast majority of dogs that do gain their title in the UK will have done so in pretty strong competition. That said, let us not kid ourselves that every UK Champion is studded with diamonds … of course some dogs of dubious merit manage to scrape their titles even here. As some of my more cynical American friends often remind me, “To get a British Champion, all you need is three friends”! The formula for CC allocation has remained something of a mystery for as long as I can remember. We are told that there is a complex formula based on annual registrations and show entries, but somehow this always strikes me as a matter of smoke and mirrors and no definite formula has ever been committed to print as far as I am aware. When a breed eventually qualifies for CC status, it is only given a handful of CCs to begin with and then as numbers increase the annual total available may also be increased, so shows may then apply to offer CCs at their show should they so wish. Some breeds have CCs on offer at all our general Championship shows, but not all. The majority would have CCs available at between 50% and 75% of the shows. Entry fees at our Championship shows now tend to waver around $40 per dog. This is not cheap. If you then consider the cost of fuel (ever escalating), food and accommodation, attending a Championship show at the other end of the country becomes an expensive exercise. Consequently exhibitors need an incentive. Where is the incentive if you already know that even if you win BOB you have no contribution towards your dog’s title; it merely gets the opportunity to appear in the group? We need to examine what makes exhibitors decide to support a show. One of the major factors is the judge of the breed, another is the facilities offered by the show. However the overriding factor is whether or not there are CCs on offer for their chosen breed. Without the lure of a CC, a Championship show is essentially relegated to a very expensive Open show.
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For a dog to become a UK Champion it needs to win three Challenge Certificates under three different judges, and at least one of the CCs must be won when the dog is more than a year old. That might seem relatively easy to the casual observer who is not familiar with the British system first-hand, but when you consider that many breeds will have upwards of 100 dogs competing in one sex, including established Champions, it is anything but a walk in the park. Critics of the philosophy of all representative shows claim that it would allow for “cheap Champions”. Surely this all depends on the judges. British judges who regularly officiate overseas are used to withholding top awards when there is an absence of merit, and think nothing of it. Surely they would adopt the same mindset when judging in their own country if they felt that no dogs present were deserving of a Champion title? I have long campaigned that an improvement of our system could be made by introducing a simple grading system based on the FCI method of judging and evaluating. Although the numbers we still manage to generate are such that giving every dog exhibited a written critique would be totally impractical, I cannot see why grading every dog Excellent, Very Good, Good, Sufficient or Insufficient with the further facility to endorse some Excellent-graded dogs as being of “Certificate Quality”, could not be introduced to good effect. At least if this system was implemented, exhibitors would actually know what the judge thought of their dog, rather than simply complaining that they had been “thrown out with the rubbish” (with a dog that could well have been graded Excellent in the opinion of the judge). Furthermore, the grading system would be an enormous help to the judges who are uncomfortable with the recently introduced guidelines about excusing dogs that fail in some respect that affects health and welfare. Such dogs could simply be down-graded and then not figure any further as only the Excellents would return for the placings. For many years Britain was considered the mother country of the sport and to many, even overseas, it remains the fountainhead of purebred dogs. However, in some aspects of its show system it seems to be somewhat out of step with the rest of the world. I for one feel that allowing all dogs of recognised breeds to compete for Challenge Certificates at every general Championship show will redress the balance and keep us in step with other countries who may have a slightly more progressive attitude towards their shows.
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AUGUST 26, 2011
Bests of the Week Marshfield Area Kennel Club - Saturday Basset Hound GCh. Fort Merrill Topsfield Yahoo Judge Mr. Stephen Hubbell Owners Joan Urban, Claudia Orlandi, Claire “Kitty” Steidel, Aaron Costilla Handler Bryan Martin Susquenango Kennel Club - Friday Boxer GCh. Winfall Brookwood Styled Judge Mrs. Peggy Hauk Owners D. McCarroll, Mrs. J. Billhardt & S. Tenenbaum Handler Diego Garcia Jesse James Kennel Club I & II Greater Emporia Kennel Club II Black Cocker Spaniel GCh. Casablanca’s Thrilling Seduction Judge Mr. John C. Ramirez Judge Mr. W. Everett Dean, Jr. Judge Mr. Edd Embry Bivin Owners Bruce Van Deman, Carolee Douglas, Mary Walker, Linda Moore Handler Michael Pitts Greeley Kennel Club - Saturday English Setter GCh. Oakley’s B’dazzled Judge Mr. F. M. MacDonald Owners Donald & Georjean Jensen & Erik and Jennifer Strickland Handler Bruce Schultz Memphis Kennel Club English Springer Spaniel GCh. Wynmoor Champagne Supernova Judge Ms. Bonnie Threlfall Owners Beth Fink, Celie Florence, Erin Kerfoot, Ken Goodhue-McWilliams and Dolores Streng Handler Robin Novack
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Anderson Kennel Club II Standard Poodle GCh. Jaset’s Satisfaction Judge Mr. Robert E. Fetter Owners Beth Harris, Michele Molnar & Jamie Danburg Handler Ann Rairigh Memphis Kennel Club - Saturday Border Collie GCh. Kensington’s Artful Dodger Judge Mr. Carl Yoakum Owners Lisa & Mary Waldo Handler Lenny Brown Wachusett Kennel Club - Sunday Toy Manchester GCh. Cottage Lake Bela Horizonte Judge Mr. Joe Gregory Owners Dr. Roger P. Travis & Marcelo Chagas Handler Marcelo Chagas Muncie Kennel Club - Thursday & Saturday Pug GCh. Caper’s Sirius Endeavor Judge Mr. Timothy Catterson Judge Mr. Darryl Vice Owners Phil & Carol Fisher & John & Linda Rowell Jr. Handler Linda Rowell Wachusett Kennel Club - Saturday Lakeland Terrier Larkspur Acadia Save Me A Spot Judge Mrs. Susan St. James Brown Owners Susan Fraser & Maria Sacco Handler Susan Fraser Tioga County Kennel Club Irish Setter Ch. Shadowmeres Sentimental Journey Judge Mr. Lawerence Terricone Owner Karren Harrison Handler Jeff Arch Briard Club of America GCh. celebratia’s vintage eighty-four Judge Mr. Stanley Saltzman Owner Christi Leigh Handler Susie Olivera American Water Spaniel Club National Specialty GCh. Waterway Game Crk Hot Diggity Judge Mrs. Connie Gerstner Miller Owners Linda & John Hattrem & Pamela Boyer Handler Linda Hattrem
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10 questions asked by LESLIE BOYES of:
Chuck & Pat Trotter Born: Walter: Cleveland, Ohio Carol: Napolean, Ohio Reside: Carmel, California & sometimes in Tennessee (Anybody interested in a house on 14 acres in Nashville?)
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What year did you start showing dogs and what breeds were they?
Chuck: 1956-Afghans. Pat: 1948- Cocker Spaniels.
Which dog no longer being shown would you liked to have shown or owned?
Chuck: German Shepherd Ch. Lakeside Gilligan’s Island. Pat: English Setter Ch. Rock Falls Colonel.
Why do you think most people want to judge?
Chuck: To stay involved in dogs and continue to enjoy dogs and good friends in dogs. Pat: In my case I married a judge! It brings me close to good breeders and good dogs. I love to be part of the process to evaluate breeding stock.
Who are your non-dog heros or heroines exclusive of immediate relatives?
Chuck: John Wayne. Pat: Thomas Jefferson.
If you could change one thing about your relationship what would it be?
Chuck: To lessen Pat’s workload. Pat: To increase Chuck’s.
How would you describe yourselves in personal ads?
Chuck: Fun-loving Southern gentleman, enjoys all sports, seeking California freespirited beach bum to ride with me on my motorcycle to Big Sur. Pat: Perky dog lover hooked on taking the dogs to the beach. Loves parasailing, all sports, music and the theatre in addition to dogs and horses.
Do you think there are too many dog shows?
Chuck: No. Pat: Maybe, but it does give the exhibitor more options.
Which are your three favorite dog shows?
Chuck: Nashville, Westminster, Chicago International. Pat: Westminster, Woofstock, Lost Coast.
Do you think there should be a limit on the number of times a dog may be exhibited in a year? How do you react to people flying in and eout of shows on the sam weekend?
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Chuck: No. Pat: Don’t know-maybe I need to research it. Chuck: Unfortunately, this strategy all but eliminates non-wealthy people with really good dogs. And that’s a shame. Our job is to judge them as we see them, no matter how they got to the show. Pat: I agree with Chuck.
All That Glitters...
Crystal Judge Ms. Jane Roppolo
Judge Mrs. Betty Regina Leininger
2011 American Boxer Club Nationals Select Bitch 2010 American Boxer Club Nationals Reserve Winners Bitch (6-9 puppy class) 2010 American Boxer Club Nationals Futurity Best Puppy (6-9 puppy class)
Multiple Group & Multiple Best In Specialty Winner Superbly Handled by Wendy & Jimmy Bettis
GCh. Telstar’s All That Glitters At Cinni-Bon
Breeder/Owners: Bonnie Wagaman & Jennifer Tellier Cinni-Bon Boxers-San Diego, California • www.cinnibonboxers.com
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Obedience
and Rally Musings
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ery seldom do I have the chance to be a spectator at any dog event as I am either exhibiting or judging. I recently had the opportunity to do so at the Greenville SC cluster however. I found it to be stress free and educational. These three trials were qualifiers for the 2012 National Obedience Invitational, so there was a nice size entry and most of the top scoring dogs and handlers from the Southeast were competing. When watching obedience trials, the Utility B and Open B classes are the focus, but watching Beginner Novice, which is a new class, is a learning opportunity for judges. At times the placements in the B classes resembled that of a Golden Retriever Specialty with a Border Collie thrown in occasionally and maybe a Lab. The consistency of the placements and scores between judges was what was needed for a qualifier. It is always good to have a judging panel that is balanced without a wide spread in scoring. There was a tie for fourth place for the highest number of points accumulated from the Utility and Open B classes, which apparently hasn’t happened before. So AKC must now determine how this will be handled as only the top four dogs qualify to go to the NOI from each qualifier weekend. As it turned out there were mistakes in the tabulation of
scores and after these were corrected the top four were notified they had qualified for 2012. As satisfying as it is to watch the top dogs compete, the most exciting moment was seeing the joy on the faces of two junior handlers who placed in the Beginner Novice class. One young man placed first all three days with his Labrador Retriever, and a young lady earned her Brittany’s title in three straight shows. Dog Trainers Workshop, headed by Connie Cleveland, has been working with several Junior handlers, and will be taking a contingent of five of these young people to the NOI competition in Orlando in December. As these kids are the future of Obedience and Rally, how wonderful it is to see them do well. The Junior competition at the Invitational will be the Beginner Novice exercises and divided into three age groups. And I just have to mention David Haddock’s lovely satin pink and purple bow tie he wore while judging Rally on Friday. He always looks like he stepped out of a GQ ad. I am wondering if the new format for the NOI is a wise decision. Now all the dogs will have to compete two full days, which means going into the ring twelve times. Will this discourage entering older dogs that might not be able to stand up physically to this many runs over the weekend? I don’t think this should be an endurance test, but a test of the best working obedience dog. Part of the enjoyment of
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the weekend was knowing group placements at the Saturday night dinner, and the seedings for Sunday. I suspect that it will now be a very long day on Sunday as figuring out the placements, and doing the awards, will last into the evening. The head to head competition on Sunday will be missing, which was exciting to say the least. I understand the reasoning behind the change as taking four dogs from each group, rather than the top scoring dogs from Saturday, wasn’t fair. But perhaps they could take the top dogs from Saturday and seed them as before, and then take just the top scoring dog in each group? Unfortunately, I won’t be going this year as I had accepted a judging assignment before I knew that the NOI weekend date has changed. However, Gypsy will be participating, handled by a friend of mine. This will be her last year as she is twelve years old. There is a new UKC Obedience Club in the Atlanta area. The Peach State Obedience and Agility Club will hold its first trial in September. Exhibitors need to get out and support the new clubs with their entries so that more UKC trials are held in the Southeast. We are lucky that in our area there is an AKC trial most every weekend of the year within a two to three hour drive. Having two registries’ events is all the more chance for fun and games. Exercise finished.
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Off The Leash By Shaun Coen
Add yet another job title to man’s best friend: Courtroom Dog. In a case that is garnering national attention and creating far-reaching debate, a Golden Retriever named Rosie sat in the witness box in a Poughkeepsie, New York courtroom to provide comfort and courage to a teenaged girl who was testifying against her father in a rape trial.
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hough Rosie the Courtroom Dog was the first of its kind allowed in a New York courtroom, the use of such dogs is growing. The practice began in Washington in 2003 and in recent years dogs have also been allowed into the witness box in Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, and Indiana. Ellen O’Neill-Stephens, a senior deputy prosecuting attorney for 26 years in Seattle, Washington, is the founder of Courthouse Dogs, LLC, which was inspired by her disabled son Sean’s service dog Jeeter, who was the first dog to be used in the court. O’NeillStephens was working in juvenile and Drug Court, trying to get youthful offenders, many from dysfunctional families, to live a sober life free of drugs and alcohol and to reengage them into society in a positive manner. Jeeter couldn’t be with her son one day a week and both she and her husband worked, so she asked the judge if it was okay to bring the dog to Drug Court to work with the kids. Seeing the calming influence the dog had on the youths, a prosecutor asked if Jeeter could help two twin girls testify against their father in a rape trial. The judge agreed, as did the defense attorney, who also used Jeeter for cross-examining the witnesses. “The defense attorney was very smart,” said O’Neill-Stephens. “She pulled up a chair and pet Jeeter during the cross examination because she knew it was unlikely that the girls would answer if they weren’t calm. No attorney wants to appear harsh when questioning children and the dog made it far less stressful for them and they got their information.” Thus, the birth of Courthouse Dogs, LLC. O’Neill-Stephens and the Executive Director at Courthouse Dogs, Celeste Walsen,
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DVM, are both Office of Victims of Crime Consultants on the use of courthouse dogs working in the criminal justice system, and have assisted prosecutor’s offices, child advocacy centers and law enforcement agencies in establishing courthouse dog programs. “We train criminal justice and service dog organizations what this practice is all about and then it’s up to each jurisdiction,” said O’Neill-Stephens. Once it’s decided that a courthouse dog is right for a facility and a primary dog handler is chosen, the jurisdiction applies for a properly trained and certified dog from an accredited dog training organization. Of the current courthouse dogs, many come from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), a nationwide Assistance Dog International accredited nonprofit headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Courthouse dogs are professionally trained to provide emotional support to people who are involved in the criminal justice system but the name is a bit of a misnomer, as they are often used in facilities outside the courtroom, such as a child advocacy centers. Though often thought of as an aid for helping children to testify, their calming influence can benefit everyone in the courtroom – from victims, witnesses, lawyers, judges, law enforcement officers, even jurors. But that’s where some issues with their use arise. Some defense lawyers argue that the presence of the dog may influence jurors’ opinions in a case, or that the dog could be a distraction to jurors, who may miss some of the testimony the dogs help coax from witnesses. Lawyers in the Poughkeepsie, New York case have raised a series of objections, including that Rosie, as a trained therapy dog, responds to people under stress by comforting them with a gentle prod or nudge. They question whether the dog can know if that stress may be coming from the defendant lying under oath. As David S. Martin, one of the defense lawyers
in the case said, “There was no way for me to cross-examine the dog.” To that criticism, O’NeillStephens said, “That’s just silly. I don’t understand that argument. That’s not what I’ve seen. The dogs are asked to be put in a down/stay and they just lay there. During the process the dogs are invisible. The witness may rub them with a foot or absent-mindedly pet them. We don’t want the jury to be more sympathetic towards the witness and we’re not trying to create an unfair advantage for the prosecution. The defense can use the dog also. The evidence goes to the jury. They’re able to hear it and make assessments. We’re just trying to make the criminal justice procedure more gentle.” To that end, O’Neill Stephens noted, “Special accommodations are made for vulnerable witnesses, whether it’s bringing in a support person or allowing them to hold a teddy bear.” O’Neill-Stephens said that the dogs can be the difference between a conviction and an acquittal and whether or not a case can even proceed. She recalled a trial in November when a woman was called to testify against her alleged rapist who had decided to represent himself. She couldn’t bear the thought of facing her alleged attacker, who would be cross-examining her. She texted the prosecutor that she didn’t want to testify and went up to the roof of the building for three hours, threatening to jump. Charges were dismissed because she couldn’t testify. In another case, a witness threw a chair through a window and leapt to his death rather than testify. “The criminal justice system is brutal,” said O’Neill-Stephens. “We’re looking for the best way to get through the process. The dogs facilitate where we want to be, which is in an emotionally healthy and lawabiding society. Dogs have a calming influence and make humans behave better.”
Terri Smith
Crites Photography, New Albany, OH
dane + dane studio
Courtesy of Courthouse Dogs, LLC
Terri Smith
Photo by Darryl Bautista, Poughkeepsie Journal/AP Photo
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Cuda &Rac Grant Park, tucked in a quiet area, was the setting for the
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n the 1880’s a family headed by Patrick Cudahy purchased 700 acres to build a meatpacking facility. He was so successful in the area that shortly thereafter the town name was changed from Buckhorn to Cudahy. The show venue is located along the shores of Lake Michigan in South Milwaukee, a neighbor of the town of Cudahy. Grant Park is quite beautiful as it hugs the shoreline offering many trails for hiking through woods as well as offering beach access. On my first visit to this show, many years ago, the Kipp girls took me on one of the trails heading up an incline to observe the lake below. It was a spectacular view. The grounds at the park are well treed along its perimeter with vast
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acreage filling the center. Like any park, anywhere, perfectly flat grounds just don’t exist. It would take many park custodians to cultivate and maintain the grounds and city municipalities nationwide just don’t have the money. Exhibitors found their favorite spots under the trees each of the two days setting up their exercise pens, spreading out picnic blankets and relaxing. Dogs were happy to be in their pens enjoying the cool weather until show time. The setting is quite conducive to readying a dog for the ring. Dog show people get up early often never allowing for time to have that first cup of coffee. Cudahy members took care of the situation by offering freshly brewed coffee along with Danish as a courtesy to
all exhibitors, free of charge. Don Adams, show chair and Jane Haefner, co chair made themselves available throughout the day. The rings were large but one in particular should not have been in use due to the uneven terrain as a few exhibitors had a bit of difficulty navigating their dogs. Nothing is ever perfect and I of all people know that as my own east coast show had similar problems a few years ago. Cudahy though could have rectified the situation by turning the ring in another direction. Maybe I’m just use to it but the rings could have been spruced up a bit with a few summer plants in the corners. Most often the local plant nursery will lend the shrubs for the day. Even when the sky turned dark threatening rain and eventually turning to
ahy cine Story & Photos By Barbara Miller
34th all breed dog show presented by Cudahy Kennel Club. a downpour the exhibitors’ spirits were high. This is a laid back event allowing for the seasoned handlers and owners/handlers to mingle and catch up with one another. Cudahy doesn’t go out of its way to bring vendors onto their grounds but I guess that’s the way they like it. Saturday’s show produced a few spectators but not many. It’s not for me to say but with a wide open park and a two day show I personally feel it is up to the membership to encourage spectator participation. We all have to remember we are the object of anti dog legislation. The public must see us in a good light and the best way to accomplish this is through a dog show. I would hope that next year the members become a bit more creative encouraging the public to attend the show.
This is a true country event with congenial members who deserve to be seen by the surrounding community. Pershing Park, the venue for the Greater Racine Kennel Club all breed show, is named for General John Pershing but for reasons I cannot understand as the General wasn’t born in the area nor died in the vicinity. One has to assume the town leaders just wanted to bestow upon the great General the honor of naming the park for him. This is a slightly different park than Grant Park. Pershing is at the base of Gateway Technical Institute, a college in full use year round. The park is totally chain link fenced where the rings were set up offering a safety net should a dog get loose. It isn’t a large park but events
held here have the advantage of stadium bleachers for spectators. This park too is well treed offering exhibitors excellent areas to set up their “camp.” The beauty of the park is getting a spot on the grounds adjacent to the road and opposite Lake Michigan. Sunday was cool and the lake was rough. I’ve never experienced waves in a lake but then again Lake Michigan isn’t just any lake. The waves crashed against the boulders protecting the sandy strip of land and the road. Some exhibitors in motor homes parked directly adjacent to the lake. At one point during the day the sky turned dark, the wind picked up, the lake menacing with not a boat daring to venture out in the waters but within an Continued on page 111
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EFFECT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND ELECTRIC FIELDS ON DOG TRACKING By Terry McGauley and Marion Wells, Ph.D.
INTRODUCTION On the day of training the weather conditions seemed perfect for tracking. The age of the track was 45 minutes. Alexus was taken to the start flag and much to my surprise she couldn’t start. This was not like her, as she had never failed to start. She began searching in circles with a high head and had no success at locating the scent trail. To my dismay I ended our misery by throwing a scent article to the ground ending the track. On the drive home I questioned her abilities and wondered if she was truly ready for testing. The next day we went to a different location for a short tracking session. Again I had my dog back. I pondered the day before and discounted it as just a bad tracking day. Several weeks later I returned to the fairgrounds where we had issues. On this particular day I started the track approximately 300 yards away from the disastrous area of the weeks before. Again the weather conditions looked very promising for a great day in the field. The age of the track was 45 minutes as before. Alexus took the start nicely and proceeded to work through 300 yards of track scent negotiating several turns with no issues. When she approached the area where we had difficulties several weeks before, she again started searching the air signaling loss of track. I helped her through the remaining track. Because of these failures, I began to observe the area closely. Over this problem area were 8 electric transmission lines, running parallel. These lines provide electricity to Shepherdsville, KY. I
wondered, could electricity have an effect on Alexus’ ability to track? Through the course of 18 years I have witnessed many seasoned tracking dog teams having difficulties tracking under electrical transmission lines at the Shepherdsville location and in other areas where high tension lines were present. Once I witnessed a well trained English Springer Spaniel that had negotiated 430 yards of a test track but failed to make the last turn under electric transmission lines. Being puzzled by the English Springer, I provided the same track for a student that owned a nice working Schipperke that had recently certified. He too had problems at the last turn under the electric transmission lines. The dog literally stood on his hind quarters and searched into the air as if the scent had migrated above the earth’s surface. He required help to complete the track. Some dogs have less difficulty dealing with the effects of electric transmission lines. A Weimaraner, who was a true tracker, was observed having issues when entering the area beneath electric transmission lines while the track before entering the electric transmission lines was very clean. The end result under the electric transmission lines was completely different in how he worked. The dog negotiated the track area in a wide casting motion as if the scent had a wider path under the electric transmission lines. The dog worked through the track with success. I have witnessed a Bloodhound literally try to climb a tower supporting the high tension lines during a training session. The dog could not be convinced that the tracklayer had not climbed the support tower. Having had problems in this area I decided to plot the same CONTINUED ON PAGE78
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owners carolyn koch victor malzoni, jr. handlers larry cornelius marcelo veras breeders eugene z. zaphiris matthew h. stander *the dog news top ten list - all breed 52 Dog News
goodman
the number one* skye terrier and number three* among all terriers
judge mrs. paige (penny) hirstein
last five shows: five group firsts
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A New Era for Veterinary Medicine The News is Out
It’s a New Era for Veterinary Medicine at NC State We‚d like to tell you about a new and exciting resource available to the residents of North Carolina - The Randall B. Terry Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center. The Grand Opening of the Terry Center not only concludes12 years of planning and building one of the nation‚s most advanced veterinary medical facilities, it also ushers in a new era for the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State. Several members of the CVM community were selected to provide their personal perspectives on the Terry Center. Here’s what they are saying.
problems, compulsive behaviors, and numerous other problems in dogs and cats. The Small Animal Emergency Service team provides cutting-edge care to your canine companion. The hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provide intensive monitoring, emergency surgery, transfusion medicine, endoscopy, positive pressure ventilation, advanced imaging, and consultation with specialty services. No referral is necessary. Also, visit the Companion Animal Resources page for more information about resource links from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Terry Center and the Veterinary Health Complex Combined, the Terry Center and the emerging Veterinary Health and Wellness Center (housed in the Small Animal VTH), will help create the Veterinary Health Complex on NC State‚s Centennial Biomedical Campus (CBC). With a foundation created by the CVM, the Veterinary Health Complex, and the Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research, the Centennial Biomedical Campus advances biomedical research, bio- and agro-security, food animal health and food safety, ecosystem health, animal welfare, and the critical job training of the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary scientists.
Pioneering Implant Surgery Aids Zeus and Prosthetic Limb Design Zeus, a five-year-old Siberian husky with a missing foot, will get his first chance to run in the snow thanks to a customized osseointegrated implant and attached prosthetic limb made possible by an innovative collaboration between the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Engineering.
Expertise for Breeders and Exhibitors The Clinical Nutrition Service consults with pet owners to provide nutritional recommendations and feeding plans for their dogs. The scope of the program includes commercial diet recommendations for in-patients and out-patients, critical care nutrition, customized weight loss programs, nutritional consultation for metabolic diseases, consultation for dams who are nursing and whelping, and the evaluation and formulation of homeprepared therapeutic diets. The Behavioral Medicine Service is part of the Veterinary Health Complex. Our behaviorists specialize in the treatment of behavior disorders in companion animals including anxiety disorders, elimination
Supporting The CVM Big or small, your gift can ensure continued success at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Today, for a contribution at or above the $50 level, you’ll receive a decal for your car, along with an official tax receipt for your gift. (Your choice of decal includes “My dog, cat or horse goes to NC State University.”) Make a secure online gift now and support the College of Veterinary Medicine. (When you select “R.B. Terry, Jr. Companion Animal Vet Med Center” from the Designated Gifts pull-down menu, your contribution will be 100% matched to go twice as far!
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Third in the Nation The College is currently ranked third among the nation’s 28 colleges of veterinary medicine in the new (2012) survey by U.S. News and World Report.
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Jimmy
# 1 Yorkshire Terrier - All Systems
BACK TO BACK BEST IN
My appreciation to all of the judges who have found Jimmy to be deserving of these wins and to Diane & Handled by Luke for their exceptional Diane & Luke Ehricht love and care of Jimmy.
Best In Specialty Show Central Florida Yorkshire Terrier Club Judge Mrs. Alane Gomez, pictured above Best In Specialty Show Central Florida Yorkshire Terrier Club Judge Mrs. Melanie Williams, pictured top right Group Third Toy Dog Club of Central Florida Mrs. Kathy Bucher Sawyer
My deepest appreciation to Judges Mrs. Gomez, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Sawyer for this exhilarating weekend.
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Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show Winning
GCh. Stratford’s Diamond Jim
SPECIALTIES #11 - #12
Congratulations to Jimmy’s Daughter,
Stratford’s Hope Diamond, sparkling
from the puppy class that weekend...... Specialty Best of Winners, Best in Sweepstakes, 2 major Reserve Winners Bitch, Best Puppy Yorkshire Terrier, Puppy Toy Group Second!
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Swiss Hound – Schweizer Laufhund - Switzerland
Rare Breeds OF THE WORLD by Agnes Buchwald
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nyone can make the holes, but only the Swiss can make the cheese! Swiss cheese-makers quotation When talking about Switzerland the first think to come in my mind is not really the cheese but one of the most important and world wide respected association; the Red Cross (the Red Cross movement’s creation was caused by the indignation of the Swiss citizen, humanitarian, writer, and journalist; Jean Henri Dunant when witnessing the abandonment, and suffering of the wounded soldiers at the battle of Solferino (1862) wrote the book “A Memory of Solferino”. The Battle of Solferino and San Martino, was fought on June 24, 1859 and resulted in the victory of the allied French Army under Napoleon III and Sardinian Army under Victor Emmanuel II together known as the Franco-Sardinian Alliance against the Austrian Army under Emperor Franz Joseph I). The author’s intention was to promote the “adoption by all civilized nations of an international and sacred principle which would be assured and placed on record by a convention to be concluded between governments. This would serve as a safeguard for all official and unofficial persons engaged in nursing war victims. “The signature of the covenant would be possible, in time of peace and quiet, to form relief societies for the purpose of having care given to
the wounded in wartime formed by zealous, devoted and thoroughly qualified volunteers – www.spartacus.scholnet. co.uk/EDunant.htm The Société Genovoise d’Utilité publique, a Swiss welfare agency, actively seconded Dunant’s suggestion, the result being the formation (1863) of the organization that became known as the Red Cross. The next year, delegates from 16 nations met in Switzerland, and the Geneva Convention of 1864 for the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick of Armies in the Field was adopted and signed by 12 of the nations represented. It provided for the neutrality of the medical personnel of armed forces, the humane treatment of the wounded, the neutrality of civilians who voluntarily assisted them, and the use of an international emblem to mark medical personnel and supplies. In honor of Dunant’s nationality, a red cross on a white background—the Swiss flag with colors reversed—was chosen as the now universally known symbol.* Of course there is the Swiss watch, the Swiss Chocolate, the
Swiss cheese (the Swiss cheese was mentioned by the first century Roman historian Pliny the Elder, who called it Caseus Helveticus), and the amazing Swiss-Army multi task pocket knife, (The “Swiss Army knife” has been added to the collection of the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Munich’s State Museum of Applied Art for its design – Wikipedia), the winter sports, the mountains, and among many other wonderful thinks also are the food, the sights, both the popular or rare native dog breeds, and the legend of William Tell the great folk hero of Switzerland. His legend is firstly recorded in a late 15th century chronicle. Tell was an expert marksman with the bow and arrow, and is a central figure in Swiss patriotism. Switzerland’s - Area: 41,285 sq. km. (15,941 sq. mi.) is about the size of Vermont and New Hampshire combined. Centuries ago the Helvetic Celts inhabited the country which came under Roman Empire’s rule from the 1st century BC until the 4th century AD. The Roman rulers influence left behind a high level of civilization, flourishing commerce, and the famous, almost eternal Roman roads which served as connection between Geneva, Basel Zurich, and Rome. After the decline of the Roman Empire the country was occupied by the Alemanni, and Burgundian tribes. In the eight century Switzerland became part Continued on page 92
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Best In Show and Specialty Winner GCh. Somerri Dunharrow’s Devil Ray
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The Nation’s Number One* Norwegian Elkhound Wins Another Group First! Appreciation to Judge Mr. Dennis Gallant For BRYCE’S 15th Consecutive Group Placement Breeders: Ed Hall Roland Masse Laura Lewis
*The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed
Owner-Handler: Judy Silker DUNHARROW Winfield, Pennsylvania Dog News 59
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BEARDED COLLIE
MANY NAMES, LOTS OF SKILLS Many of the herding breeds are known for their ability to multi-task. The collie breeds, in particular, were very useful to the farmers and shepherds in the British Isles. Indeed, the word “collie” means “useful” in Gaelic so perhaps they come by their ability to do many things besides move livestock naturally. BY M.J. NELSON
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Jake (BIS Am/Can Ch Britannia Good Day Sonshine CD PT STD-s AX MXJ OAP AJP PDIO-EAC O-EJC S-OGC O-TN-O O-TG-N HIC CGC TDI ROM MV), Christiana Taylor’s Bearded Collie is one more example of an outstanding show dog that is also capable of doing the work the breed was intended to do.
Conor (Am/Can Ch MACH Sheiling Awesome Angel UDX2 OM2 PT RE AXP AJP NJC NGC CGC MV) and Elaine O’Carroll are working toward his OTCH, a difficult task made more difficult by the fact that in order to get any points they have to perform better than all the “traditional obedience breeds” handled by professional trainers. 62 Dog News
ne of the earliest herding breeds along with being a versatile herder in the British Isles was the Bearded Collie which through its long history was known as the Mountain Scotch Collie, Old Welsh Grey Sheepdog, Highland Collie, Loch Collie or the Hairy Moued Collie. One strain of Bearded Collies was thought to have developed to work in the hills or Highlands locating stray sheep. They would hunt the strays, barking when it was needed to get the sheep to gather. Others probably were used as drovers taking sheep, cattle or other livestock to market. Another strain may have been an allpurpose dog. This variety in the breed’s herding and working background has made the Bearded Collie valuable in a wide range of dog sports. “They are very, very smart. If you can find the key that works with an individual Bearded Collie, nothing can stop you. Their herding instincts are still good. The ‘herd’ has not been bred out. They LOVE agility and if you can make obedience and rally fun, they thrive on that. Beardies are also wonderful tracking dogs. My younger Beardie began tracking when he was ten weeks old and ultimately got his TDX. While tracking is a very time-consuming sport, if you have the time, Beardies excel. They make wonderful therapy dogs with many seeming to have an innate sense of how to act
around certain people,” said Sharon Pressa who has a dual champion Beardie, DC Britannia Zoots Me Fine RE HXAs HSAd HTD-I HRD-II HTADIII-s OA ASJ OF AD NAC NJC NGC TN-N CL3-RF HIC CGC TDI MV (“Zoots.) “Beardies are among the most athletic dogs there are and also among the smartest,” said Christiana Taylor. “Beardie people know that they are smarter than the Border Collies, just not nearly as malleable. They are independent thinkers which makes training a hoot and competition novel every time. Jake (BIS Am/Can Ch Britannia Good Day Sonshine CD PT STD-s AX MXJ OAP AJP PDIO-EAC O-EJC S-OGC O-TN-O O-TG-N HIC CGC TDI ROM MV) loved to do physical/mental games. The game was the reward as he was not food motivated which made training an ‘interesting’ experience. I finally just laughed, played a lot of frisbee, quit nagging him and kept my fingers crossed. He was also very proud and expected to win, a trait which saved our collective bacon on many occasions.” However, as is usually the case, not everything has been “smooth sailing” with Beardies. “Herding was the most difficult activity I have done,” said Beth Scorzelli. “Brew (Ch MACH Colquhoun’s Hurricane Brewin’ CDX HSAs XF RAE2 AAD ASA AR AS AG JCH CTC MV) is my first herding dog and it is the only dog sport I do where the dog knows more than I do. I have had a very hard time with that. Being a control freak, I have had to learn to trust my dog and that Continued on page 94
Summertime Thank you Judge Mr. John T. Connolly
GCh. Barkshire’s
Nick of Time Owner/Handler: Christine M. Pesche Tehachapi, California
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The Canaan D Club of Amer National Specialty By Bryna Comsky
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ospitality evening was pictureperfect, and celebrated at the home of Kevin and Diane “Lady Di” Maquire in Longmont, Colorado. Just to the west the snow-capped Rockies seemed close, and had to be responsible for the greener-than-green grass and easy-to-bear climate. Members of the Canaan community who had made the trek to Colorado felt the beauty of the moment, were rewarded for their efforts and let themselves be enticed into a week of competition and renewing friendships. Some later caught glimpses of Kevin at the show site, quietly and efficiently making sure that things were running smoothly. Maybe his and Diane’s experience in the US Navy had prepared them for the demands of the fancy. Show Chairmen Cathey Continued on page 107
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‘PEARLS OF WISDOM’...
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at Trotter usually writes extremely pertinent columns but last weeks “Inside the Sport” goes beyond interesting as it explains an attitude about evaluating breeding stock (judging) which hopefully will be read by the Smith Committee, the Staff and the Board as well as any other people interested in devising a method to approve judges. When you ask a judge about how they judge and when you go to a seminar traditionally in the USA the emphasis is basically upon understanding and applying verbatim the breed standard. Pat writes that because our sport is totally subjective it makes evaluating the evaluator all the more difficult. She writes that this evaluation depends on which traits (within the standard) a judge is emphasizing in a given breed! Her belief is that judges need to value dogs that are strong where a breed is getting compromised! Judges, Pat writes, should seek those dogs that have much to give a breed and little that could harm it. What a refreshing and different philosophy about which to theorize. Unfortunately this kind of thinking goes way beyond what certainly the American system demands, which is a rote recital of the standard and little more. Of course our system has in the past and from what I am hearing about the future will continue to rely upon as rapid an advancement to the group level for the aspiring judge rather than emphasizing a true understanding of exhibit at the breed level. This article of Pat’s discusses fully the matter of judges and ‘blown calls’ and how to handle them. I remember only too well having a discussion about blown calls as a result of judge having totally ignored a bloodhound we were specialing out of a group after awarding him a group in an extremely competitive situation. The person was a very prominent type individual and it was of all places at Westchester. He sought me out afterwards and said to me Matt-I blew it-I meant to at least short list you and totally forgot to call you out. That’s one kind of blown call but not the type I think Pat
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All Breed Best In Show Multiple Group Best In Specialty Show Winner
GCh. Boca’s Royal Palms Splish Splash Judge Ms. Rita Biddle, Esq.
Owners Debbie VanDerveer 248 894-2957 Genesis Mastiffs Breeders & Owners Alan & Joanna Dorfman Boca Boxers BocaBoxers@aol.com 248 361-3061 Breeders & Owners Gloria & Jack Bower Royal Palms Boxers 941 627-1898 Handler Guy H. Fisher Murbe Kennel www.murbekennel.com Assisted by Taylor, Jackie, Josh & Sammy 810 384-1844
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the sign reading Heaven immediately ahead, I am informed I have twenty-two miles to TA. With a sigh of relief, the Godesses of Gourd are replaced with the local news. I continue driving, drinking my Diet Coke and eating my M&Ms as if they are for medicinal reasons. A large, old, wooden sign nailed to a tree reads “ANTIQUES AHEAD”. I slow down, around the bend appears a series of dilapidated out-buildings surrounded with mounds of junk for sale in the yard. “Wonderful,” I think. I will plan on stopping upon my return and have a look in hopes of securing several cheap treasures. The dog show entry is only four hundred and sixty eight dogs with the groups starting at 12:45PM, leaving me plenty of time to hunt for antique bargains. I arrive in TA on time, swinging the UAV into a parking space close to the Ramada Inn Lobby between a large pickup truck and a light post. I collect my belongings, enter the hotel lobby and hear “Can IIIIIIII hellllllp youuuuuu?” Slowly I walk toward the front desk. “My name is Meryl. Welcome to the Ramaaaaada! Can IIIIIIII helllllllp youuuuuu?” I am thrown into an immediate OBE (out of body experience). Meryl looks to be a fifty-eight year old virgin…small wire rimmed glasses…145 pounds… sideburns… with a large, thick nose hair sticking straight down towards his upper lip. “Amazing!” I think. He must be so preoccupied with his sideburns he does not even notice the hair crawling out of his nostril. “I need your signature and a card for incidentals,” Meryl states. Shaking my head, I come to, hand over my card, sign in and head directly to my room, number 268. There is no elevator. I climb the stairs, turn left and find my room at the end of the hall, next to the exit door, across from the vending machines, icemaker and laundry room. I quickly grab three extra towels and two extra packets of coffee, from the cleaning cart, before entering. The room is simple and smells like a cheap Pine Sol deodorizer hanging from a rearview mirror. I unpack, hang my clothes, open the window and depart through the exit door in search of food. Shoney’s is the finest TA has to offer and I am greeted by a young girl dressed in clothing far too tight with her mid-section exposed, sporting a simple pink stone as a belly button. “Welcome 70 Dog News
to Shoney’s! My name is Kelli-with-an-I not a Y. How many in your party?” she asks. I take a moment, look around and with no one else in the lobby area, I say “Only me.” Kelli-with-an-I grabs a menu and escorts me to the first booth on my right. I go to the far side of the booth, slide across the wet vinyl and take my seat with a full view of the kitchen. “Hello, my name is Jason and I will be your server,” a young good-looking man approximately nineteen year of age instructs. “What would you like to drink?” Jason asks. “I would like a glass of water and a glass of un-sweet tea with lemon,” I respond. “I am sorry but we do not have un-sweet tea – we have regular tea and sweet tea only,” Jason replies. I take a deep breath and remind myself Jason could not be good looking and smart too. I quickly respond, “I will have the regular tea”. Jason returns with my drinks and when he moves through the space, all of the female employees, including Kelliwith-an-I and one young boy stop what they are doing and stare all dreamy-eyed. At my age, dumb goes to the bone and I am not remotely impressed. “May I take your order?” he asks. “Yes, I will have your meatloaf special with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies,” I respond. Jason takes a few seconds, scribbles on his pad of paper, and departs for the kitchen. Quickly he returns, “I am sorry we don’t have any potatoes and there is only one slice of meatloaf and it’s a small one.” With nothing to say, I return to the menu and order a chicken pot pie. Jason leaves and then returns to the table. “I am sorry, but we just sold our last chicken pot pie,” he states, all red faced. “OK, what do you have available?” I ask with frustration. “Sir I am going to let you talk to Chef Tim. Hey Tim come out here and tell this man what we have and what we don’t have.” Jason yells. Needing an OBE, I watch as Chef Tim walks through the swinging kitchen doors, wiping his hands on his dirty chef’s coat. I stare at Chef Tim in wonder of his culinary training as he suggests I order the pasta chicken primavera. Chef Tim also quickly tells me it is the fanciest dish they have on the menu and I am thrilled to see a picture of the dish hanging on the kitchen wall along with all of the other entrée choices, in support of getting it just right for the customer. All smiles, Jason delivers my chicken pasta primavera along with several slices of grilled garlic toast. Other than the garlic taste of the bread, the dish has little
flavor. I quickly finish my meal, toss a couple dollars on the table for Jason and settle my bill with Kelli-with-an-I on my way out the door. Giving Meryl a wave goodnight I pass through the lobby, go directly to my room, pull back the bed comforter, adjust the pillows, set the alarm and prepare for tomorrow’s judicious duties. I arrive at the dog show an hour early. Greeting me upon entering, Billy Bob (BB) extends his hand while grabbing me around the shoulders with his left arm, as if we were old war buddies. “Miiiiichael it is sooooo good to see you and welcome to our show! If you need anything, you just yell my name and I will come runnin,” BB shares. The small entry affords time to talk and share helpful hints with the firsttime exhibitors. Sally, my ring steward, a real beauty, manages the ring as if planning for the junior league charity ball. She greets each individual, as he/ she enters the ring, with a big smile and says, “Welcome to our dog show… it is a pleasure to have you here… and Judge Faulkner would like you to go right over there and stand with your dog…look pretty and don’t touch your dog… just leave it alone and let it look natural.” She ends each with long drawn out, “Thank Youuuuuu!” Sally gracefully hands me each ribbon, one at a time, with two hands and congratulates everyone as they leave the ring. At the end of breed judging, Sally takes my hand, holds it for an extended period of time and says, “Oh, Mr. Faulkner this has been so much fun and so exciting for all of us. Those little dogs are so pretty I can hardly stand it. Now, we are going to have us some lunch and I do think we have group judging starting at 12:45 and you are first to go.” Grabbing my man bag, I follow Sally to the lunchroom. I fill my plate with a pimento cheese sandwich, two deviled eggs, three stalks of celery, four olives and a slice of tomato. I grab a glass of unsweet---I mean regular---tea and find my seat next to Sally. BB enters the lunchroom and comes over for small talk. “ Miiiiiiiichael, when you finish your lunch, I would like to personally give you your check and have a word or two, if I may” “Sure thing, BB I will meet you in five minutes at the announcers table,” I respond. Continued on page 74
Hot Diggity ! Another group win for
GCh. Waterway Game CRK Hot Diggity
Multiple National Specialty Best of Breed Winner & All Breed Best In Show Winner #1 American Water Spanie l All Systems Thank you Judge Mr. Richard Beauchamp Flash 11. 2011 Club August Spaniel r e t a W an ner Americ l Specialty win ie Nationa udge Mrs. Conn ou J Thank y stner Miller Ger Presented by Breeder / Owner / Handler Linda Hattrem
Breeders / Owners: Linda & Jon Hattrem & Pamela Boyer Waterways American Water Spaniels Dog News 71
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Is First — Again and Again!
Steve and Alice Lawrence
The Fuzzy Farm
Best In Show Cords Since 1972 Breeders of Merit AKC Herding Group Breeders of the Year 2011 72 Dog News
Group First Judge Dr. Daniel Dowling
Group First Judge Mr. Thomas Kilcullen
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Once Sally has finished her lunch, I excuse myself and meet BB. “Miiiiiichael, I cannot tell you how much we have enjoyed having you to our show. Here is your check and after your group judging I need you to meet me out back in the parking lot so I can give you your judges’ gift.” “Alright,” I reply. The Sporting Group finishes quickly and I follow BB to his truck after photographs. BB unlocks the passenger side door, reaches behind the back seat and pulls out a brown paper bag with handles. With a kickass grin on his face, he explains, “Miiiichael, now this gift is very special and I made it myself. You be real careful and enjoy it over a long period of time and there is no need to return the jar.” I carefully take the bag from BB, reach in with my right hand and lift a quart size Mason jar from the bag, containing clear liquid. “Now this is either a joke or BB is giving me a sample of his home brew,” I quietly think. “BB is this what I think it is?” I ask. “Yep – sure is, the best in these parts, I can tell you that --- she’s as smooth as she can be!” he proudly announces. I extend my arm in thanks. BB grabs my shoulders give me a strong hug and sends me on my merry way with my check and a quart of moonshine. I carefully place the quart Mason jar of firewater in the back seat and begin my journey home singing along of one my alltime favorites Linda Ronstadt. “I was walking down the street With a lot of not much to do Wondering only if it was gonna rain When this guy came into view For a moment I looked crazy And at first I couldn`t work out why Then something made me turn back the hands of time To a careless past goodbye Say you will change your mind Don`t be cruel I`ll be kind You`re so right You`re so wrong So tough So right So wrong You`re so good” Before I knew it, thirty minutes pass and I approach the antique shack, I promised I would visit the day before, on my left hand side. Engaging my turning signal the UAV slows and turns into the drive. Exiting the vehicle, I open the back door, place my moonshine on the floorboard and retrieve my wallet from the man bag. I begin traversing the area outside of the shed and 74 Dog News
spot a charming, primitive rocking chair with a rush bottom. There is no price attached to the chair, so I continue in search of additional treasures. “What can I do for you?” a low rough sounding voice speaks from behind me. I turn around and come face to face with a man around 55 years old, over-weight, sweaty, no shirt, bib overalls and in need of a serious bath and shave. “Good afternoon – I was driving by and I noticed your antique sign and I would like to have a look around,” I share. “I like the primitive rocker over there and what are you asking for it?” I inquire. “Well, I not real sure how much it is and I would have to ask my wife if she is willin to part with it. Now, I have a few more very much like it inside, if you would like me to show you,” he explains. Mountain Man (MM) turns away and begins to walk towards one of the old, large barns. “Well, are you comin or not?” he asks. Hesitantly, I follow behind. Before entering the barn, I notice a family of five all sitting on the front porch of the house about fifty yards away. MM opens the door and gestures for me to enter. There is junk hanging from the ceiling, on the walls and piled so high and close on the floor it is like walking through a maze. “Well, what do you think about all of this stuff?” asks MM. “You certainly have a large collection,” I remark. “This is nothin – I have barns full of junk you might like to see if I choose to let you,” he adds. With this statement, I begin to feel a bit uneasy and attempt to turn back. “Now, how much is that little rocker worth to you sonny?” MM directs my way. “Ummmmm, well…..I would be happy to give you twenty for it,” I say. “I think I might need a bit more for that one – but if you follow me back here, I will show you a few more I can let go for twenty.” Despite my better judgment, I follow MM to the back of the barn and through a doorway covered in old curtains. MM reaches forward, parts the curtains and holds them open for me to pass through. The back room resembles a so-called office with a desk, some books and several boxes. An old folding screen splits the room in half. MM continues to walk towards the screen. “You come right over here, I have somethin you are going to want to see,” he instructs. I slowly follow, walk around the screen and freeze in shock. In front of my eyes is a screen made of a bed sheet nailed to the wall, glowing with vintage porno-
graphic images from an old 8mm reelto-reel Kodak projector. John Holmes in full display, flickers on the wall as MM distorts his face in somewhat of a half grin and starts to come towards me. In a total state of panic, I turn and run as fast as I can through the maze of junk in search of an exit. Finding the entrance, I glance at the family sitting on the porch while flying towards the UAV. Fumbling for my keys to unlock the door, I hear MM in the background, “Now boy… you get back here if you want to buy that chair.” I insert the key into the lock with sweaty, shaking hands and open the door throwing myself into the front seat. Visions of the car not starting run through my head. I attempt to force an OBE from coming to fruition, but I can’t! Years ago, I watched an episode of the XFiles where this incestual family from Appalachia ties their mother to the underside of the mattress, holding her hostage for years of breeding. “OMG – Get me to hell out here and fast!!” I scream, while attempting to fit the key into the ignition. There is no way I can spend the rest of my life used as breeding stock for this in-bred mountain family in hopes of improving their gene pool. The UAV roars to life, moving in reverse, then, finally forwards---tearing through the yard and onto the paved narrow road. I drive for what seems to be hours. My breathing slows down to Linda’s voice: “Poor poor pitiful me Poor poor pitiful me Oh these boys won’t let me be Lord have mercy on me Woe woe is me” The interstate sign reads, Rest Area 1 Mile. I slide the UAV into the right lane and exit. Coming to a stop near the information center, I reach around to the back seat, grabbing the handles of my brown paper bag, lifting the Mason jar of Moonshine onto my lap. I carefully unscrew the top, lift the jar and press the edge to my lower lip. With eyes shut, I raise the jar and take a quick gulp. Heat shoots directly down the back of my throat, through my nose, into my ears and settles somewhere between my gut and my toes. I place the lid back on the jar, into the bag and onto the backseat floorboard. Thank you BB for the best judges’ gift ever!
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Effect of Electromagnetic Fields and Electric Fields on Dog Tracking Continued FROM page 50
track the next week for the same dog. This time the dog went through the track with no issues. In the fall of 2008, I was teaching at a scent workshop and wanted to show the group the difficulties that dogs may encounter under electric transmission lines. There was a nice Bloodhound as a participant that I used as the demo dog. The track consisted of 200 yards before leading under electric transmission lines. I decided that 200 yards of track scent would give the dog a good scent picture leading into the electric transmission lines. The last leg of the track was 70 yards directly under the electric transmission lines. I explained to the group that the dog may have issues on the last leg under the electric transmission lines. The dog was solid up until he approached the electric transmission lines. It was as if the dog hit an imaginary scent wall. He had to have help working the last 70 yards of the track. This same dog went on to title in AKC tracking tests and is now a proficient search dog that searches for lost and missing persons. His handler has trained the dog with an understanding of the problems encountered in and around electric transmission lines and knowing that a missing person in a wilderness area may follow the lines to a road. These experiences led me to ask the following questions: Is the inability to track beneath electric transmission lines due to high electromagnetic fields (EMF) and/or electric fields (EF)? Can dogs adapt to scenting challenges in and around electric transmission lines? Do only some dogs have issues when working in and around electric transmission lines? In order to answer these questions I engaged Dr. Marion Wells, a friend and scientist, to assist in the design of experiments and collect data to answer these questions. Experimental Dogs (5) of different breeds, which had not previously been exposed to electric transmission lines, were chosen to track (Table 1). Based on previous observations that some dogs were able to complete the track on a second trial, four dogs repeated the track.
A walking trail of 428 yards with 3 left turns and 1 right turn was laid on the fairgrounds property in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, KY on December 5, 2010, beginning at 10:15 am EST (Figure 1). The control portion of the trail included the initial 313 yards from the beginning of the trail to 36 yards east of the center of the electric transmission lines and included 2 left turns. The remaining 115 yards was the test portion of the trial that included 36 yards across an asphalt road to the center of the electric transmission lines, a right turn, 43 yards directly beneath the midline of the electric transmission lines running south to north, and a left turn followed by 36 yards west of the center of the electric transmission lines, to the scent article. Continued on page 84
Figure 1. The 439 yard trail laid at the fairgrounds property in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, KY (not to scale).
Table 1. Description and certification of dogs used in tracking experiment.
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GCh. Evergreen’s
Hamlet Honey-Glazed
Pictured winning a Group First under Judge Mr. Wayne Gousek
Hamlet is currently ranked Number Four* French Bulldog Owner Claire & Alan Auckenthaler
Breeders and Handlers Jane & Stan Flowers, DHG www.StanandJaneFlowers.com 612 747-5770
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HE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HUMANE FUND will once again host the WESTMINSTER THEATRE BENEFIT on Friday evening, February 10th. If I’m not mistaken this is the 27th annual event, the first twenty five were to benefit the DOG MUSEUM. A sellout every year, this will be no exception, so plan early. The musical selected for the benefit is ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER starring singing and Broadway favorite HARRY CONNICK, JR. followed by dinner at the 21 CLUB. It is getting good preopening press because of the artists involved in this production. For reservations and information contact JOYCE KAMPIN at 212.696.8203 or JWK@ AKC.ORG at the New York offices of the American Kennel Club. A new study, once again confirms that dogs can sniff out cancer in humans. THORSTEN WALLES from the SCHILLERHOEHE HOSPITAL in Germany released a study in the European Lung Foundation that dogs could detect lung caner in the early stages as the dogs could indentify volatile organic compounds that are linked to the presence of cancer on people’s breath. Because people with lung cancer often have no symptoms, this is a significant finding. American Kennel Club president DENNIS SPRUNG who never takes a holiday, took his wife SUSAN to Paris for a long weekend. The SPRUNGS were planning to go to the World Dog Show last month but the passing of SUSAN’S mother prevented them from attending. DENNIS spends more time at the office then he does at home and they have had a rough couple of months with their parents’ ill health, so this break is well deserved. VALERIE ATKINSON and her mother are traveling through Italy seeing the sights, which will no doubt include a horse or two. Those California girls VICKY HOLLOWAY (put down her camera) and AMY RUTHERFORD (hung up her show leads) are spending several weeks in balmy Wales, where they rented a cottage. While the MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB holds a show once every five years, they do hold a match
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show every year. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, October 16th at the Green Village Fire Department in Green Village, New Jersey. For further information contact KATHY FERRIS at 215.322.8983. Happy birthday to MR. MORRIS & ESSEX, WAYNE FERGUSON will be celebrating a major birthday next week and let’s just say he isn’t 21 anymore. Happy birthday to JANICE HAYES, who is celebrating her 30th birthday (eat your heart out WAYNE). A while ago I heard that a very large entry breed at MONTGOMERY COUNTY was considering charging for ringside seats. I dismissed it, with great dismay as I do any and all additional charges for grooming spaces (indoor and outdoor) and any other add-ons clubs use to generate additional money for things that are expected for free. Now comes word that MONTGOMERY COUNTY will be selling ringside seats for the group competition for the staggering sum of $200. The price includes the chair you sit on, of course if you flew to the event, then you have to pay to fly it home or rely on a friend that is driving has extra room in the van (that’s pretty funny if you ever packed to attend MONTGOMERY). Now I am painfully aware that there are no more CARLOTTA HOWARD’S to underwrite buffet luncheons, etc. but surely the powers that be realize how expensive it is to attend the four-day, four-show event. There are other methods of raising money, how about large red golf umbrellas (priced at $25. to $35. each, I’m sure there would be more sales of umbrellas than ringside seats) with a white Montgomery logo. Useful, after all, as it is Montgomery and it does rain. TONI & MARTIN SOSNOFF are off for a week in Italy to celebrate MARTIN’S birthday. Family and friends gathered in North Carolina attend a memorial service for the late ANNA WANNER. Joining her daughter LYNN MEEKS and granddaughter WHITNEY MEEKS (a familiar face at the dog shows) JEAN HETHERINGTON, DENNIS MCCOY, RANDY GARREN, JANE & BOB FORSYTH, CANDYE & BOB SLAY, ELLEN & DAVID ROBERTS, PATRICIA & AL CHEAURE, JANET DEARINGER, SAM MCDONALD and GABRIEL RANGEL. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi world has lost a wellknown fancier in CY HARVEY who bred Corgis with his wife REBECCA. He was internationally known as the founder of the popular chain of soap, fragrances and sundries stores named Crabtree & Evelyn.
“Gen i e” MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW WINNING Group First - Judge Mr. Pete Dawkins
GCH. EVERGREEN’S MISS CONGENIALITY Genie is ranked Number Three* Bulldog
Owner: Charlotte Roberts
Group First - Judge Mr. Don Rogers
Breeders/Handlers: Stan & Jane Flowers, DHG www.stanandjaneflowers.com 612 747-5770 *The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed
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Effect of Electromagnetic Fields and Electric Fields on Dog Tracking Continued FROM page 78
A transmission tower supporting 8 transmission lines (Figure 2) and transporting alternating current (AC) of 161,000 volts was responsible for the production of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and electric fields (EF). All EMF and EF were measured 1 foot above ground level to match the approximate height of the dogs. A milligauss meter Model UHS (AlphaLab Inc.) was used to measure the EMF in the extremely low frequency (below 1 kHz) and very low frequency (above 1 kHz) in three axes. An AC electric field meter (AlphaLab Inc.) was used to measure the EF in volts/meter. The area (width) occupied by the 8 transmission lines (west to east) was approximately 20 feet. Environmental conditions during the tracking were as follows: overcast sky, temperature 25°F, relative humidity 79%, wind NW at 6 mph, and barometric pressure 29.72 in. The first two turns of the trail showed electromagnetic field (EMF) and electric field (EF) levels of <0.4 milligauss and <12 volts/meter respectively. At the cross-section of the electric transmission lines with the trail, the EMF values were 26 milligauss directly beneath the electric transmission lines to 2 milligauss 33 yards west and east of the center of the transmission lines (Figure 3). At the same cross-section of the electric transmission lines, the EF range was 750 volts/meter at center and 20 volts/meter 33 yards west and east of the center (Figure 4). The EMF and EF of the 43 yard trail located beneath the lowest point of the transmission lines and running south to north were 24.2 ± 0.23 milligauss (mean ± the standard error) and 688 ± 24.4 volts/ meter respectively. The 95% confidence limits for the EMF and EF were 23.74 – 24.66 milligauss and 688 782 volts/meter respectively. The end of the trail showed an EMF and EF of 1.2 milligauss and 14 volts/meter respectively. Dog tracking began 1 hour after the trail was laid and continued at approximately 30 minute intervals. The trail was blind to each dog and handler. Continued on page 88
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Figure 2. The tower for electric transmission lines located on fairground property in Shepherdsville, KY.
Figure 3. Electromagnetic field measurements (EMF in milligause) of cross-section of the test track, shepherdsville, ky.
Figure 4. ElectrIC field measurements (EMF in VOLTS/METERS) of cross-section of the test track, shepherdsville, ky.
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Effect of Electromagnetic Fields and Electric Fields on Dog Tracking Continued FROM page 84
Results First Tracking The observed behavior of each dog in the tracking test was as follows: 1. Golden Retriever: The dog/handler worked the control portion of the track without problems. Upon entering the test area the dog lost the scent and wandered to the left of the track. The test was ended when the dog could not recover. 2. Miniature Poodle: The dog/handler worked the control portion and was correct on track. When the dog entered the test area he searched in circles, signaling loss of scent. He then located the fringe of the trail and proceeded north beneath the electric transmission lines. When approaching the left turn out of the high voltage lines he failed to make the turn and continued north. The test was ended when the dog could not recover. 3. Beagle: The dog/handler worked the control portion of the track with few issues. As the dog entered the test area she drifted wide to the left and in a ditch. The dog worked into the test portion of the track by scenting the fringe of the track and drifted past the left turn and off track. Circling back, the dog attempted to locate the scent without success. The test was ended when the dog could not recover. 4. Black Labrador Retriever: The dog /handler worked the control portion of the track with intensity. As the dog entered the test area he had difficulty locating the scent leg of the trail. The dog worked with a deep nose scanning for the scent. He overshot the right turn, picking up the scent about ten yards past the turn, and followed the leg correctly moving north. When he approached the left turn out of the high voltage lines he continued to drift off track missing the left turn. The test was ended when the dog could not recover. 5. German Shepherd: The dog/handler worked the control portion and was correct on track. Upon entering the test area he negotiated the right turn correctly. Heading north on track and approaching the left turn, he made a quick indication of the left turn but drifted past the turn. The dog continued north drifting further off track. The test was ended when the dog could not recover. The 5 dogs completed the control trail prior to the beginning of the increase in electromagnetic fields (EMF) and electric fields (EF) and eventually were able to enter the high EMF and EF area beneath the electric transmission lines. Only 3 dogs negotiated the right turn in the test area. All of the dogs missed the left turn at the end of the 43 yard trail in the area with high EMF and EF levels. The tracking test was ended when the behavior of the dog indicated that the trail had been lost.
Second Tracking The observed behavior of each dog in the tracking test was as follows: 1. Golden Retriever: The dog/handler worked the control portion of the track correctly and fringed the trail to the right. In the test portion he worked to the left, totally missing the right turn. The dog appeared to hit a scent wall. She backtracked the trail south and was unable to continue. The handler ended the test by throwing an article on the ground. 2. Miniature Poodle: The owner of the Miniature Poodle chose not to participate. 3. Beagle: The dog/handler worked the control portion with no issues. When the dog entered the test portion she went wide and worked down in a swale near the test portion of the track. Once under the electric transmission lines she made a turn left and continued south without recovery. The test was ended. 4. Black Labrador Retriever: The dog/handler negotiated the control portion without problems. When crossing the road he became distracted. The handler re-scented the dog. In the test area the dog circled and found the scent on the fringe of the trail and worked to the track exit from the electric transmission lines. The dog, without hesitation, located the track and found the scent article. 5. German Shepherd: The dog/handler performed very well in the control portion of the track using deep nose tracking. When he crossed the road he was scenting with a high head and became distracted and tangled up in the line. The handler re-scented the dog. He then proceeded to locate the track in the test area and made a right turn. The dog drifted past the left turn to the fringe area, reversed direction and rediscovered the trail, locating the scent article. All (5) dogs completed the control trail prior to the beginning of the increase in EMF and EF and eventually were able to enter the high EMF and EF area beneath the electric transmission lines. Only 2 dogs negotiated the right turn followed by the left turn in the test area, and located the scent article. Discussion An electric field (EF) and an electromagnetic field (EMF) are created when electricity passes through a conductor (wires). The amount of voltage being carried in a conductor determines the strength of the EF. The strength of the EMF depends on the amount of current (amperage or the amount of electrical energy) flowing through the conductor. Any device that uses electricity will Continued on page 90
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GCh. Pat A Bulls Bringing Sexy Back Stanley Stan exemplifies true Bulldog type and is a Multiple Best of Breed and Group Winning dog. Watch for Stan in New England throughout the rest of the year.
We would like to thank the following Judges for their understanding of true Bulldog breed type and for rewarding it in their group rings. Mr. Luc Boileau The late Mr. Lester Mapes Ms. Marjorie J. Underwood Mr. Fred C. Bassett Mrs. Elaine Lessig Dr. Anthony D. DiNardo Mrs. Phyllis M. Wolfish Ms. Marge B. Calltharp Dr. Robert A. Indeglia Mrs. Keke Kahn We would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to Judge Ms. Marge B. Calltharp for awarding Stan a Group First at the Hockamock Kennel Club on July 2, 2011.
Shown winning under Breeder-Judge Mr. Robert “Bruce” Smith
General Appearance The perfect Bulldog must be of medium size and smooth coat; with heavy, thick-set, lowswung body, massive short-faced head, wide shoulders and sturdy limbs. The general appearance and attitude should suggest great stability, vigor and strength. The disposition should be equable and kind, resolute and courageous (not vicious or aggressive), and demeanor should be pacific and dignified. These attributes should be countenanced by the expression and behavior.
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Effect of Electromagnetic Fields and Electric Fields on Dog Tracking Continued FROM page 88
produce EF and EMF. EF and EMF occur due to the activities of humans and naturally. Since 1979, there has been serious interest in the effect of EMF on the health of living organisms. More recently the use of cellular phones and the EMF they produce has led to renewed studies on the health hazards that may be associated with their use. However, because these studies showed mixed results, no firm conclusion has been reached on the effect of EMF as a health hazard. The source of the human scent that dogs detect comes primarily from the surface of the skin (epithelial cells). One cannot exclude epithelial cells from organs that open to the outside. Glands provide secretions that are aqueous and fatty or oily. These glands are located beneath the surface of the skin and open to the outside through pores on the surface. Aqueous secretions are less volatile than those that are fatty. These secretions serve to cool the skin while fatty secretions (sebum) serve to lubricate and protect the skin. The latest evidence indicates that human skin cells that are dead, with these various secretions and living bacteria, continually shed from hu-
mans at a rate of 40,000 cells per minute in groups of three or four cells called rafts. Rafts remaining on a surface for great lengths of time allow dogs to recognize and track scent trails days after the trails were laid. Rafts can also be transported great distances by water and air currents. There are numerous environmental effects that determine the length of time a trail (rafts) will be viable. These effects include temperature, humidity, moisture, depth of coverage of rafts and other conditions specific for a particular environment. Of interest in the current study is what effect, if any, do EMF and EF from electric transmission lines have on tracking dogs that prevent them from following a trail to the end? Or, what effect, if any, do EMF and EF have on the scent rafts containing dead cells, secretions, and bacteria? Of the two energy sources EF does not have the properties that would allow for penetration to the olfactory nerve endings or the brain of dogs. EMF can penetrate barriers and perhaps affect scent nerve endings. Since the transmission of nerve impulses involves electrical activity, it is possible that EMF could affect these processes. On the other hand, it appears that both
EMF and EF could have an effect on bacteria and rafts of mammalian cells. Cell membranes and bacterial cell walls are very thin, offering only a slight barrier to penetrate. The energy from EMF and EF could also modify the molecular configuration (charge distribution) of the secretory molecules and perhaps the volatile characteristic of the scent molecules. These are hypotheses that remain to be tested. Is the inability of dogs to track beneath electric transmission lines due to high EMF and/or EF? These data support that EMF and EF may interfere with the ability to follow a trail. Can dogs adapt to scenting challenges in and around high voltage lines? Based on the second tracking some dogs can adapt to high EMF and EF. Do only some dogs have issues when working in and around high voltage lines? All of the dogs in the initial tracking experiment, known to have no experience tracking beneath electric transmission lines, were unable to complete the track. However, the authors have observed that some dogs are not affected by EMF and EF. It is possible that these dogs unknowingly had previous exposure to electric transmission lines and had adapted. Based on this study, it is important for handlers to be observant of the total tracking environment including electric transmission lines. When dogs are influenced by EMF and EF their behavior is usually different from those previously observed in the tracking experience.
About The Authors
Terry McGauley
• Studied scenting dogs for the past 22 years. • Serves as a Tracking Judge for the AKC (American Kennel Club) and has earned tracking titles on multiple breeds. • Taught tracking classes for the past 17 years. To present day, students and K9 partners have earned AKC tracking titles in all venues of tracking. • Teaches at Scent Workshops several times a year to share passion for working dogs and to help clubs support the sport of tracking. • Search and Rescue/Recovery Handler • Serves as a Tracking Judge for the AKC (American Kennel Club) and has earned tracking titles on multiple breeds. • Established a program with tracking dogs, similar to the Hippo therapy program utilized with horses, to help children with disabilities. • Involved in the advanced trainer program for Paws with Purpose program training dogs for adults and children with disabilities (2005). • Recognized as a Kentucky Colonel for services to the community for volunteer K9 search and rescue services (1998). • Recognized K9 team by the Commonwealth of Kentucky for Underground Mine Emergencies by Senator Gary Tapp (2006). 90 Dog News
Marion R. Wells
• Emeritus Professor of Biology • Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Education • B.S. (Chemistry) University of Memphis • M.A. (Biology) University of Memphis • Ph.D. (Zoology) Mississippi State University • RESEARCH INTERESTS AND AREAS OF SPECILIZATION: Effect of pesticides on non-target organisms; Electron microscopy of cellular organelles; Energy dispersive x-ray analysis of oxidation products and environmental contamination. • Instructor, Troy State University 1963 • Instructor, Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor 1964-present, Middle Tennessee State University • Tenure 1969 • Graduate Faculty Member 1971 • Summer Instructor, Mississippi State University 1970 • Research and Public Service Coordinator, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, Middle Tennessee State University, 1974-76 • Associate Dean of the Graduate College, Middle Tennessee State University 1992-95 • TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS: Topics in Biology; General Zoology; Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses; Cell Metabolism, Comparative Animal Physiology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Advanced Biology Seminar; Scanning Electron Microscopy; Transmitting Electron Microscopy; Energy Dispersive X-ray Analysis; Problems in Research; Thesis Research. • Author, co-author, or editor of eight (8) books: Recent title includes: Investigations in Biology, 4th Edition, Kendall Hunt Publishers 2001 • Author or co-author of four (4) electron micrographs appearing on the cover of books or within books • Author or co-author of thirty-one (31) articles in peer-reviewed journals dealing with cell biology, toxicology, ecology, molecular biology and taxonomy; Most recent paper appeared in Invertebrate Biology Volume 116, 1997 • Author of more than forty (40) abstracts and presentations made at regional and international scientific meetings • Directed twenty-eight (28) Masters Theses • Invited speaker at five (5) symposiums, initiation ceremonies, lectures • Numerous service publications and program planning including Project FIRST Newsletter, Consulting Booklet for Basic and Applied Sciences, Planning Study for the New Science Facility, First Graduate College Newsletter, planned meeting of the Tennessee Conference of Graduate Schools, published the first record of scholarly activity at MTSU for faculty and administrators.
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Swiss Hound – Schweizer Laufhund - Switzerland Continued FROM page 58
of Charlemagne’s empire, and later became ruled by the Holy Roman emperors. In 1291, a charter to keep public peace was signed leading mutual support in upholding autonomous administrative and judicial rule. The anniversary of the charter’s signature August 1, 1291 today is celebrated as Switzerland’s National Day. Around 1499 the Swiss Confederates obtained total independence from the Holy Roman Empire, and in 1515, the Swiss Confederation became a union of the states Recognized for their martial capacities Swiss soldiers (mercenaries) for centuries served other country’s armies; the living prove of this tradition are the famous guards of the Vatican; the Swiss Guard of the Pope. The Swiss Confederation neutrality was formally accepted and registered in the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648. In 1815 the Congress of Vienna officially recognized Switzerland’s status of permanent armed neutrality, and to this day autonomy and referendum democracy remains as a trademarks of the Swiss. During World War I Switzerland came close to violating its neutrality, and during World War II, the country came under heavy pressure from the fascist powers, but the will to above all defend the country helped Switzerland survive the turmoil. The Cold War reinforced the neutrality of Switzerland and integrates itself into the American-led Western postwar order. Switzerland always neutral waited until 1963 to join the Council of Europe, and finally became a member of the United Nations in 2002. The four national languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, )and Romansh(0.5%).[2] Only the first three of these languages, however, maintain equal status as official languages at the national level within the Federal Administration of the Swiss Confederation. Switzerland besides its other marvels gifted the dog fancy with ten native dog breeds including the Swiss Hound. The Swiss Hound origin can be traced back to the ancient times. A mosaic that depicted pack hounds of very similar ap-
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pearance was found in the Swiss municipality of Avenches. The mosaic was noted to have been done during the time of the Roman Helvetia There are speculations to Swiss Hund having been developed in the Swiss-France border during the 1500s. Swiss hunters searching for a hunting dog that is lean but strong to be able to work in high elevations of the Swiss Alps have crossed the Porcelaine with Switzerland’s native breeds. The Swiss Hound was widely sought by Italian dog enthusiasts during the 15th century. In the 18th century, the French discovered the remarkable hunting aptitude of this breed. The native lines of this breed were also speculated to have been influenced by the French hounds brought by returning soldiers to Switzerland. Doing well in the cold the Swiss Hound does also well in all type of weather. This is a passionate and tireless hunter. Very independent the dog would not wait for the commands showing great determination to flush out and to track the prey by itself. The great hunting ability is not the only reason why this breed is presently so much looked after. In fact this is an intelligent and beautiful breed that has a sensitive nature proper for a wonderful companion and a family pet. They easily form strong attachment to their master, and human family. However, because their friendly nature this is not a most reliable watchdog. Other dogs will alert the family to the presence of strangers, but the friendly Swiss Hund hound will meet happily the intruder. Training can be challenging because the hound’s generally stubborn personality, therefore socialization and training must be started from the early age. The Swiss Hound has a rounded noble head with a defined stop. The finely chiseled muzzle has a straight nasal bridge that ends in a black nose with well developed and wide open nostrils. Eye color that corresponds to the color of the coat can either be dark or brown. Eyes are slightly oval in shape and have a soft expression. The Swiss Hund’s long ears easily reach the tip of the nose when drawn out, and have rounded tips well covered with fine hair. Set on below the eye level the ears hang down folded and twisted. The muscular but elegant looking neck has loose skin but no dewlap can be noticed. A Swiss Hound’s back is firm
and straight. Flexible loins are well muscled. The chest is well let down and the belly is slightly tucked up. Tail is set on as a continuation of the croup. The elegant medium length tail tapers to the tip. At rest the tail hangs without forming a distinctive curve. When the dog is alert, the tail is carried higher than the top line. The S.H. love children, and would be wonderful playmates, and tolerate the rough handling of the kids, and enjoys the company of other pets. Because of high exercise requirements, they would needs plenty of space. An under exercised Swiss Hound could be difficult to handle.
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t the 1882 Aarburg Exhibition five basic types of Swiss Hounds that differ in size and color were shown. A separate standard for each of these Swiss Hound types were established in 1882. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the popularity of the breed started to decline. Dedicated breeders worked hard to save the Swiss Hound by establishing a breed club in 1903 that has the goal of improving the breed through very careful selective breeding. In January 22, 1933, a uniform breed standard for the four types of Swiss Hounds was established, and because of planned breeding the Swiss Hound types now only differ in coat color. The Bernese Hound which was named after the Bernese Alps and utilized to hunt deer in packs has a marbled black and white coat; the Lucerne Hound also known as the Luzerner Laufhound’s blue or grey coat is speckled or marbled; the Schwyz Hound or the Schwyzer Laufhund has a white coat with orange patches. Unfortunately, the Jura Hound, a breed with typical Saint Hubert’s appearance and a tan coat with black saddle has gone extinct. Each of these varieties were downsized when the Swiss Hound was crossed with bassets. Popular in Switzerland the breed is relatively unknown in other countries. Our readers can find the complete standard at the FCI, and the UKC breed list. * Read more: Red Cross: History — Infoplease.com http://www. infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0860655. html#ixzz1U4G3mxx5
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Scout finished at 10 months, Grand Champion at 13 months, Multiple Best of Breed wins at 14 months old. Shown going Best of Breed under Judge Mr. Richard Beauchamp at the Iron City Cluster in Canfield, Ohio.
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DC Britannia Zoots Me Fine RE HXAs HSAd HTD-I HRD-II HTADIII-s OA ASJ OF AD NAC NJC NGC TN-N CL3-RF HIC CGC TDI MV (“Zoots.), Sharon Pressa’s Beardie has achieved the pinnacle for any herding dog, a dual championship.
has been very difficult. I also had no experience with stock before I started herding. As for the other activities, I try to make them fun for the dog. On things he doesn’t particularly like doing, I make the sessions short and incorporate things he likes to do like retrieving his toy, playing tug or bouncing and barking after an especially stressful exercise. Bouncing and barking seems to be a good release for him so I use that to help him relax since it is something that comes naturally to the breed. While we have run into problems in all the activities we’ve undertaken herding was the worst. The first issue that arose was that Brew was very pushy and I had no idea what I was doing. Other problems cropped up along the way as a result. Once I got some control, he slowed down considerably and wouldn’t cover his sheep. He didn’t know how to speed up without leaning on the sheep so he did everything at a walk. Then he went through a period where he wanted me to help him through everything. He wouldn’t take any responsibility and he would just wait for me to tell him blow-by-blow what to do. Anyone who has done any herding at all knows that the dog does have to take some responsibility and cover his sheep without you holding their paws, so to speak. He had a tight outrun and tended to ‘lean’ on his sheep causing them to move too soon. We have tried to develop enough confidence so we trust each other and he is learning that when I don’t say anything, it is his responsibility to cover the sheep. He is also learning that when I give him a command, he needs to execute even if it doesn’t make any sense 94 Dog News
to him. In turn, I’m learning to read the dog and the livestock better by watching the stock and not just staring at my dog. He has finally gained enough confidence so he can accelerate and decelerate without scaring the sheep and his outrun has improved dramatically, so much so that we have now qualified twice on AKC B course sheep. But, while Beardie breeders have done a good job keeping the wonderful temperament and personality of the breed alive, I am alarmed by the limited number of Beardies that are participating in herding events. At the last two nationals I attended, the number of herding entries relative to the number of dogs entered in the specialty was very, very low. I don’t know if it’s due to the dogs not having herding instinct or the owners not having the time or opportunity for herding. I hope it merely the latter and the dogs could herd if given the chance. We can’t forget the function of this breed and the brains that are needed to fulfill that function.” Elaine O’Carroll also said that herding had been difficult. “Herding was the most difficult activity for both the dogs and I. Beardies are upright, loose-eyed herders who need to work with sheep that are used to working with that kind of herding dog. Beardies can get very frustrated and ‘turn off’ herding if they are worked on light, flighty sheep. I had difficulty reading the sheep because I couldn’t get to herding lessons or practice very often as it was a minimum of two hours of driving to get to a place that had appropriate sheep. But, I’ve encountered a few problems in other activities also. For one thing, Beardies were bred to work independently which
BISS Am/Can Ch Britannia Back to the Future CD RE TD PT AX MXJ (“Biff”), Michele Ritter’s Beardie, is the second of her Beardies to earn the parent club’s master of versatility designation.
can sometimes spill over into activities other than herding. At times they seem to be more interested in following their own agenda. You need to get the dogs to perform an activity in a certain way but you also need to make a Beardie think it was their idea to do it that way. There have been times when my dogs have decided that an agility course should be run differently than the way the judge has set up the course. Then the only thing to do is try to regroup and get the dog to complete the course under my direction. Beardies can be ‘hard-headed’ at times but they are also very sensitive. Although I have been very cautious around other dogs, both Conor (Am/Can Ch MACH Sheiling Awesome Angel UDX2 OM2 PT RE AXP AJP NJC NGC CGC MV) and Rory (Am/Can Ch Colledge Spirit of Sheiling UD PT MX MXJ RE OJP NAP NAC NTC OJC VX Can AGN H CDX VA) have been attacked while they were working with me. After each incident, it took many months to regain their trust so they were fully engaged in working with me. Conor and I are working on his OTCH and this is both a difficult and expensive quest Continued on page98
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Brew (Ch MACH Colquhoun’s Hurricane Brewin’ CDX HSAs XF RAE2 AAD ASA AR AS AG JCH CTC MV). Beth Scorzelli’s Beardie, had problems in herding mainly because Scorzelli says she didn’t know what she was doing, she hadn’t learned to trust the dog and she had no experience with livestock.
for us. In order to get the necessary points, we have to perform better than all the other teams many of which are considered ‘traditional obedience breeds’ as opposed to non-obedience breeds like Beardies. Also a lot of the competition is from professional obedience trainers who have their own training buildings and give seminars to people like me. Judges are familiar with the accomplishments of these trainers and that can be very advantageous for them.” Herding posed problems for Michele Ritter also. “Herding was tough for me because I haven’t been around sheep enough to develop ‘stock sense.’ Some Beardies lack confidence while others are independent and either can make performing in any activity difficult. When we had problems I would spend a considerable amount of time trying to determine where the problem was located. Did we need another class, a better trainer, more time around the stock or what? You have to first determine whether the problem is the dog or you. Both Biff (BISS Am/Can Ch Britannia Back to the Future CD RE TD PT AX MXJ) and Zooey (Am/Can Ch Britannia How Sweet It is CD PT AX AXJ) had their strengths and weaknesses in any activity we tried but both were able to go on and earn the parent club’s master of versatility.” “To be honest, any activity that was difficult for the dog was
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precisely because it was difficult for me,” said Pressa. “I hated obedience, just hated it. To have success at any dog sport, the dog has to want to work with you and respect you. Without that, Bearded Collies will say ‘Well, obviously, you’re not in charge so I better be. Somebody has to take the lead.’ Herding with Zoot came down to that. I was a novice and he knew it. I tried to get inside his head, to train him in a way that made sense to him. Ultimately, in herding, I had to hand him off to someone with much more experience than I had and they were great to watch. He was able to finish his herding championship and little by little I learned to be a good handler. I learned what worked with each dog because each dog is unique. Zoot, for example, has no patience so have had to learn to work with that by thinking quicker than he does to keep his attention and focus on whatever we’re doing.” “Beardies make choices that are not always in the rule book,” said Taylor. “In herding, if you are not good at what you are doing, they take over. Conformation often bores them so stimulus, timing and trickery are frequently needed.” As is the case with many breeds, health issues have become a serious concern for Beardies. “When I was looking for my first Beardie, they were a relatively healthy breed,” said O’Carroll. “In the past few years, many health issues have become more widespread. One of the main factors for this has been the fact that many breeders tend to want to breed to the big conformation winners. Al-
though that may seem like improving the breed, it actually is making the gene pool smaller rather than larger. Line breeding may be a good practice for breeders to get certain traits that they want to perpetuate but the lines have become too close because so many people are using the same dogs in their breeding programs. I believe this close line breeding is linked to the rise in health issues. Rory was unable to finish his OTCH and MACH titles because he had to be retired from all sport activities when he developed an anto-immune disease that affected his ability to jump. Many Beardies are affected by this disease. There are too many Beardies that are suffering or dying too young because of these health issues.” “One of the greatest problems we face with this breed is that many people want to own one but are not able to provide the appropriate lifestyle for a Beardie,” said Taylor. “Beardies don’t make appropriate house/apartment dogs. They require exercise, challenge and work in large spaces. High fences are necessary because they are escape artists. These characteristics are inherent and define the breed. To lose them is to lose the breed. The use of Beardies in films is terribly misleading to the public although obviously appealing. We do not want the breed to become too popular because that will make finding the right home even more challenging than it is today.”
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was referring to. She also writes that she has found by watching other judges from ringside is an important thing to do particularly on the same circuit or cluster when you have earlier judged the same breed and use it as a type of learning experience about the breed in question. It gives you an opportunity to concentrate on the better exhibits (you are not obligated to watch the mediocre and poor exhibits) and thus have time to devote to the better ones than you did when you actually judged them in the rings. In the ring you owe all the exhibits at least two minutes of your time-could you grade a litter in spending so little time she asks!! One of the things about Pat is that she is a purist and a student of each and every dog. Her conclusions are her own and one may not always agree with her but she is as intense a learner and educator as anyone in our sport. Perhaps as the perfectionist she is she overly values the concept of expanding one’s point of view and never closing the door on others opinions. From my standpoint she is one person who easily could be chosen to evaluate the ability of others to perform as a judge would such a committee of peers ever be selected. Of further interest of course is husband Chuck’s answer to question 10 of Leslie’s weekly queries, which appear in this issue. It has to do with people flying dogs in and out of shows. Chuck surprisingly to me was the only person to hit the nail on the head. The purpose of the question was not regulatory in nature-I had intended it to be a financial elitist matter and thankfully, from my standpoint, at least someone answered it in the manner I had hoped to have broached! One book of my summer reading turned out to be an anti-dog fighting novel totally to my surprise. I picked up what I thought to be a mystery novel-which it was about Rome. It turned out to have an underlying theme about the horrors of dog-fighting and secondarily about how extensive this problem is in Italy. This may explain the popularity of certain bull breeds there today although that is not pointed out in the book at all but my own conclusion. It’s a good read which may peak your interest since it covers the problem of handling dog fighting not only in Italy but in other European countries as well. It is titled THE DOGS OF ROME and is written by Conor Fitzgerald and published by Bloomsbury.
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ƚŽůĚ ƚŚĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĞ ŚŝƐ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞƐ ŶƵŵĞƌŽƵƐ ĐŽŵƉůĂŝŶƚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĂďŽƵƚ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ĐŽŵŝŶŐ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶƚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƌĞƐƉŝƌĂƚŽƌLJ ƉƌŽďůĞŵƐ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌĂƐŝƚĞ ŝŶĨĞĐƟŽŶƐ͘ ,ŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕ ƐŽŵĞ ƌĞƐĐƵĞ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ ƐĂLJ ƚŚĞ ůĂǁ ǁŝůů ĚŝƐĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ ƌĞƐĐƵĞƐ͘ dŚĞ &ĞĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ZĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ZĞƐĐƵĞƐ ŽƉƉŽƐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ůĂǁ͘ dŚĞ ŐƌŽƵƉ ƐĂŝĚ ƚŚĞ ůĂǁ ͞ĞīĞĐƟǀĞůLJ ĞŶĚƐ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚLJ ŽĨ ůĞŐŝƟŵĂƚĞ ƌĞƐĐƵĞƐ ƚŽ ŽīĞƌ ĚŽŐƐ ĨŽƌ ĂĚŽƉƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŽĨ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ ďLJ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƐƚ ƐŽ ƉƌŽŚŝďŝƟǀĞ ƚŚĂƚ ĂĚŽƉƟŽŶ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ĨĞĂƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ǀĂƐƚ ŵĂũŽƌŝƚLJ ŽĨ ĂĚŽƉƚĞƌƐ͘͟ ĐĐŽƌĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ůĞŐŝƐůĂƟŽŶ͕ ĂŶ ĂŶŝŵĂů ŝŵƉŽƌƚĞƌ ŝƐ ͞Ă ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ǁŚŽ ďƌŝŶŐƐ ĂŶLJ ĚŽŐ Žƌ ĐĂƚ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚŝƐ ƐƚĂƚĞ ĨŽƌ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ŽĨ ƐĞůůŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂů͕ ĂĚŽƉƟŶŐ͕ Žƌ ƚƌĂŶƐĨĞƌ ĨŽƌ ĂŶLJ ĨĞĞ͕ ƐĂůĞ ǀŽůƵŶƚĂƌLJ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶ͕ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ Žƌ ĂŶLJ ŽƚŚĞƌ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ͘͟ zĞƚ͕ ůĞŐŝƐůĂƚŽƌƐ ǁŚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ďŝůů ƐĂŝĚ ŵĂŶLJ ŽĨ ƚŚĞƐĞ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ǁĞƌĞ ĂĚŽƉƚĞĚ ŽƵƚ ŽĨ ƐŚŝƉƉŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƚĂŝŶĞƌƐ ŝŶ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ůŽƚƐ͕ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐŚŽǁŝŶŐ ƐŝŐŶƐ ŽĨ ĚŝƐĞĂƐĞ͘ Ƶƚ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞ ŐŽǀĞƌŶŽƌ ƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƚŚĞ ůĂǁ ƚŚĞ ĂŐƌŝĐƵůƚƵƌĞ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ĐŽƵůĚ ŽŶůLJ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ ƌĂďŝĞƐ ǀĂĐĐŝŶĂƟŽŶ͘ ͞/ ƚŚŝŶŬ ŝƚ͛Ɛ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ďŝůů͘ ,Ğ͛Ɛ Ă ǀĞƌLJ ŐŽŽĚ ĐŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶĞƌ͕͟ ƐĂŝĚ ƐƚĂƚĞ ZĞƉ͘ dĞƌƌŝĞ tŽŽĚ͕ Ă ZĞƉƵďůŝĐĂŶ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐ ĂƌŝĞŶ ĂŶĚ ZŽǁĂLJƚŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϭϰϭƐƚ ,ŽƵƐĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ sĞƚĞƌŝŶĂƌLJ DĞĚŝĐĂů ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ ĐĂůůĞĚ ƚŚĞ ůĂǁ ͞Ă ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌLJ ĂŶĚ ŵĞĂƐƵƌĞĚ ĂƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ ƚŽ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŐƌŽǁŝŶŐ ƉƌŽďůĞŵ ŽĨ ƵŶƌĞŐƵůĂƚĞĚ ƚƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚ ŽĨ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ŝŶƚŽ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ͘͟ ĐĐŽƌĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ͕ ĂŶ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂů͕ ƵŶƌĞŐƵůĂƚĞĚ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ƉĞƚƐ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ŝŶ ƌĞĐĞŶƚ LJĞĂƌƐ͕ ƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌůLJ ĂŌĞƌ ,ƵƌƌŝĐĂŶĞ <ĂƚƌŝŶĂ͕ ŝŶ ϮϬϬϱ͘ /Ŷ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ůĂǁ ƐĂLJƐ ŶŽ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ͕ Įƌŵ͕ Žƌ ĐŽƌƉŽƌĂƟŽŶ ĐĂŶ ŝŵƉŽƌƚ Žƌ ĞdžƉŽƌƚ ĨŽƌ ƐĂůĞ Ă ĚŽŐ Žƌ ĐĂƚ ƵŶĚĞƌ ϴͲǁĞĞŬƐ ŽůĚ ǁŝƚŚŽƵƚ ŝƚƐ ŵŽƚŚĞƌ͘ /ƚ ĂůƐŽ ƉƌŽŚŝďŝƚƐ ƚŚĞ ƐĂůĞ ŽĨ ĚŽŐƐ Žƌ ĐĂƚƐ ƵŶĚĞƌ ϴͲǁĞĞŬƐ ŽůĚ͘ ŶŝŵĂů ŝŵƉŽƌƚĞƌƐ ǁŚŽ ŽīĞƌ ĚŽŐƐ Žƌ ĐĂƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƐĂůĞ ƚŽ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞĚ ƉĞƚ ƐŚŽƉƐ ĂƌĞ ĞdžĞŵƉƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ďŝůů͛Ɛ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŶŽƟĐĞ ƉƌŽǀŝƐŝŽŶƐ ŝĨ ƚŚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂů ŝƐ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌĞĚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ to the shop. ͞dŚĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƐŝƚƵĂƟŽŶ ƉŽƐĞƐ ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶƚ ƌŝƐŬ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ͛Ɛ ŚƵŵĂŶ ƉŽƉƵůĂƟŽŶ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů ŝŶƚƌŽĚƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ njŽŽŶŽƟĐ ĚŝƐĞĂƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĂůƐŽ ƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶƐ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ͛Ɛ ĐŽŵƉĂŶŝŽŶ ĂŶŝŵĂů ƉŽƉƵůĂƟŽŶ͕͟ ZĞǀŝĐnjŬLJ ƐĂŝĚ ŝŶ ƚĞƐƟŵŽŶLJ͘ hŶĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ůĂǁ Ă ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ŵƵƐƚ ĂĐĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ ĂŶLJ ĂŶŝŵĂů ŝŵƉŽƌƚĞĚ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ͘ dŚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂů ŝŵƉŽƌƚĞƌ ŵƵƐƚ ĂůƐŽ ŐĞƚ Ă ǀĞƚĞƌŝŶĂƌLJ ĞdžĂŵ ĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĐĞƌƟĮĐĂƚĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂů ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ϰϴ ŚŽƵƌƐ ŽĨ ĞŶƚĞƌŝŶŐ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ͘ ŶĚ Ă ůŝĐĞŶƐĞĚ ǀĞƚĞƌŝŶĂƌŝĂŶ ŵƵƐƚ ĞdžĂŵŝŶĞ ƚŚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂů ĞǀĞƌLJ ϵϬ ĚĂLJƐ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞ ĂŶŝŵĂů ŝƐ ƐŽůĚ͕ ƚƌĂŶƐĨĞƌƌĞĚ Žƌ ĂĚŽƉƚĞĚ͘ /ŵƉŽƌƚĞƌƐ ŵƵƐƚ ŬĞĞƉ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĐŽƌĚƐ ĨŽƌ ƵƉ ƚŽ ƚŚƌĞĞ LJĞĂƌƐ͘
͞dŚĞ ǁĂLJ / ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ ŝƚ͕ ŝƚ ǁŝůů ŚĞůƉ ƉƌĞǀĞŶƚ ďƌĞĞĚĞƌƐ ĨƌŽŵ ďƌŝŶŐŝŶŐ ƐŝĐŬ Žƌ ŝŶŚƵŵĂŶĞůLJ ĂĐƋƵŝƌĞĚ ĚŽŐƐ ŝŶ ĨƌŽŵ ŽƵƚ ŽĨ ƐƚĂƚĞ͘ ŶLJƚŚŝŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ ŚĞůƉƐ ƉƌŽƚĞĐƚ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ;ǁŚŝĐŚ ŝƐ ǁŚĂƚ ǁĞ ĂƌĞ ƚƌLJŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĚŽ ŚĞƌĞͿ ŝƐ Ă ŐŽŽĚ ƚŚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ŵĞ͕͟ ƐĂŝĚ ƐƚĂƚĞ ZĞƉ͘ <ŝŵ &ĂǁĐĞƩ͕ Ă ĞŵŽĐƌĂƚ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐ &ĂŝƌĮĞůĚ ĂŶĚ tĞƐƚƉŽƌƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϭϯϯƌĚ ,ŽƵƐĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ŵĞƌŝĐĂŶ ^ŽĐŝĞƚLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ WƌĞǀĞŶƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƌƵĞůƚLJ ƚŽ ŶŝŵĂůƐ; ^W Ϳ ůĂƵĚƐ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ůĂǁ͘ /ƚ ƐĂLJƐ ŝƚ ǁŝůů ďĞƩĞƌ ǁĞůĨĂƌĞ ŽĨ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ ƐŚĞůƚĞƌ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ʹ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ƐƵƌĞ ƚŚĞLJ ŐĞƚ ďĞƩĞƌ ǀĞƚĞƌŝŶĂƌLJ ĐĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞ Ă ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ Žƌ ƉŚŽƚŽ ŽĨ ĂŶ ĂŶŝŵĂů ƉŽƐƚĞĚ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ƚŽ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ĐŚĂŶĐĞƐ ŽĨ ĂĚŽƉƟŽŶ͘ ͞dŚĞƐĞ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ůĂǁƐ ƉĂƐƐĞĚ ƵŶĂŶŝŵŽƵƐůLJ ŝŶ ďŽƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ ,ŽƵƐĞ ĂŶĚ ^ĞŶĂƚĞ͕ ŝŶĚŝĐĂƟŶŐ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ͛Ɛ ůĂǁŵĂŬĞƌƐ ĂƌĞ ƐĞƌŝŽƵƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ƉƌŽƚĞĐƟŶŐ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŶĚ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ͕͟ ƐĂŝĚ ĞďŽƌĂ ƌĞƐĐŚ͕ ĂŶ ĂƩŽƌŶĞLJ ĂŶĚ ƐĞŶŝŽƌ ĚŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ ŽĨ ^W 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ZĞůĂƟŽŶƐ͘ ͞dŚĞƐĞ ďŝůůƐ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚ Ă ŵĞĂƐƵƌĂďůĞ ƐƚĞƉ ĨŽƌǁĂƌĚ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ƌĞƐƵůƚ ŝŶ ƉŽƐŝƟǀĞ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞƐ ĨŽƌ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ͛Ɛ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ͘͟ ͞dŚĞ ǁŚŽůĞ ŝĚĞĂ ŝƐ Ă ŐŽŽĚ ŽŶĞ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂĚŽƉƟŶŐ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ƚŽ ŵĂŬĞ ƐƵƌĞ ƚŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ͕͟ ƐĂŝĚ ƐƚĂƚĞ ZĞƉ͘ >ŝǀǀLJ &ůŽƌĞŶ͕ Ă ZĞƉƵďůŝĐĂŶ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐ EŽƌƚŚ ^ƚĂŵĨŽƌĚ ĂŶĚ 'ƌĞĞŶǁŝĐŚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϭϰϵƚŚ ,ŽƵƐĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͘ ^ƚĂƚĞ ZĞƉ͘ ĂǀĞ ĂƌĂŵ͕ Ă ĞŵŽĐƌĂƚ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐ ůŽŽŵĮĞůĚ ĂŶĚ tŝŶĚƐŽƌ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϭϱƚŚ ,ŽƵƐĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ͕ ƐĂŝĚ ŵĂŶLJ ƐŚĞůƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐĐƵĞ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ǁĞƌĞŶ͛ƚ ŐĞƫŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĚĞŐƌĞĞ ŽĨ ŵĞĚŝĐĂů ĐĂƌĞ ƐĞĞŶ ŝŶ ŽŶŶĞĐƟĐƵƚ͘ ͞/ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚ ƐŽŵĞ ĂŶŝŵĂů ƌĞƐĐƵĞ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ ĂƌĞ ǁŽƌƌŝĞĚ ĂďŽƵƚ ŝƚ ĐƌĞĂƟŶŐ ĂĚĚĞĚ ĐŽƐƚƐ͕ ďƵƚ ƚŚĞ ĞŶĚ ƌĞƐƵůƚ ŽƵƚǁĞŝŐŚƐ ƚŚĂƚ͘ /ƚ͛Ɛ ŵŽƌĞ ŚƵŵĂŶĞ͕͟ ĂƌĂŵ ƐĂŝĚ͘ ͞EŽƚ ŽŶůLJ ĚŽĞƐ ƚŚĞ ůĂǁ ŚĞůƉ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ͕ ŝƚ ŚĞůƉƐ ŵŝƟŐĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ĞŵŽƟŽŶĂů ĚŝƐƚƌĞƐƐ ĨŽƌ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ďŽŶĚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞƐĞ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƐŽŵĞƟŵĞƐ ŐĞƚ ƐŝĐŬ Žƌ ĚŝĞ͘͟ ; ĚŝƚŽƌ͛Ɛ EŽƚĞ͗ Ŷ ĞĂƌůŝĞƌ ǀĞƌƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚŝƐ ĂƌƟĐůĞ ƐƚĂƚĞĚ ƚŚĂƚ dĞƌƌŝĞ tŽŽĚ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ ĂƌŝĞŶ ĂŶĚ EŽƌǁĂůŬ͘ ^ŚĞ ƌĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚƐ ĂƌŝĞŶ ĂŶĚ ZŽǁĂLJƚŽŶ͘ dŚŝƐ ƉŽƐƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĂŵĞŶĚĞĚ͘Ϳ ŚĂƌůŽƩĞ DĐ'ŽǁĂŶ EĞǁƚŽŶ͕ D NEW LAYOUT, ETC... Ăǁ ƚŚĞ ƵŐƵƐƚ ϭϵ͕ ϮϬϭϭ ŝƐƐƵĞ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ZĞŶŽ <ĞŶŶĞů ůƵď ƐŚŽǁ ƚŚŝƐ ƉĂƐƚ ǁĞĞŬĞŶĚ͘ >ŽǀĞ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ƚLJƉĞ ŽĨ ƉĂƉĞƌ ƵƐĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƉƌŝŶƟŶŐ Ͳ >Ks ƚŚĞ ƉƌŝŶƚ ĨƌŽŶƚ ĂŶĚ ƐŝnjĞ Ͳ ŽůĚ ĞLJĞƐ ŐĞƚ ƚŽ ƌĞĂĚ ŝƚ ĞĂƐŝĞƌ Ͳ ƚŚĂŶŬ LJŽƵ͊ ŽůŽƌ ƉŚŽƚŽƐ ƐĞĞŵ ƚŽ ƉŽƉ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŶ ƚŚŝƐ ŝƐƐƵĞ͊ ŽŶŐƌĂƚƐ ŽůĚ ĨƌŝĞŶĚƐ͊ :Žď ǁĞůů ĚŽŶĞ͊ Anne Katona ZĞŶŽ͕ EĞǀĂĚĂ
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Dunn and Risa Baumrind were very appreciative of their work. If you’re in NYC on November 6th, the weekend before the AKC Meet the Breeds event, you can cheer the Maquire’s on as they run their last 26-mile marathon there. Your cheers will help celebrate milestone birthdays. Only CDCA BOD officers and directors had to wake up early on Thursday, June 2nd, for their meeting. At 1:00 PM many members attended the handler class given by Kathy Gertler PHA (Professional Handlers Association), followed by the Annual General Meeting. CDCA President, Amanda Pough, concluded business with a formal tribute to the late CDCA and ICDCA member, Terry Bagley, to celebrate her life and generosity to Canaan dog clubs and organizations. Those who had known her spoke of their remembrances, and praised her contributions to the breed, both in Canada and the US. In her pursuit of breed promotion and international titles, Terry had made frequent visits to the US, Mexico, Europe and Israel, and was a lifetime member of CDCA as well as holding membership in ICDCA, the Israel Canaan Dog Club of America. Terry also generously supported, and participated in, the shows and activities of the GLCDC, Great Lakes Canaan Dog Club, a regional club that put on all-breed rare breed shows and specialties during the ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Largely through her efforts the Canadian Kennel Club recognized Canaan Dogs into their Working Group in 1993. Two of her dogs, Southalta’s Beriah and her son, Terramara’s Achad, had won CCA/CDCA National Specialty Shows in the ‘80’s. CDCA dedicated its 41st National Specialty Show in Longmont, Colorado, to Terry. Coincidentally, Canaans are the 141st breed to be fully accepted by the AKC. There are now over 161 recognized breeds. Competition at the 41st Annual CCA/CDCA National Specialty included Junior Showmanship, Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, and began on Friday, June 3, 2011. CDCA members supported the entry of Canaan Dogs at the Collie Club of Colorado’s All-Breed Obedience and Rally Trial in the morning. CDCA Obedience Chairman and our Chief Ring Steward, Sally Carlson, devoted her time to stewarding in the rings and explaining what was going on to interested observers and first-time participants. Her dog, Libi, would have to wait until afternoon to compete in conformation at the specialty judging. The Highest Scoring Canaan Dog in Regular Classes – and new Companion Dog titled – was Risa Baumrind’s Mazel Tov Erev Shel Shoshanim RA, CD, CDCA-HCX (aka “Shani”). Donna Davison & Caleb won 3rd place and his first leg on their Rally Advanced title. Genny Landis’ littermates, Ricky and Chrissie, won their 1st and 2nd legs respectively toward their Rally Novice titles. Della, Taavi and Yomi were also entered in the Trial, and Taavi, most of whose performance I saw, looked like a pro in the ring as he sailed through the prescribed Wild Card Open routine. He was “electric,” and we had to pull ourselves away to catch the puppy sweepstakes judging before he had completed his exercises. Thanks to the interest and efforts of Risa Baumrind, co-chair of the National Specialty with Cathey Dunn, and Sally Carlson, Obedience Chairman, competitors and CDCA members Donna Davison, Genny Landis, Carrie Cabrera and Cathi Oskow, Canaans are getting their feet wet in the world of obedience and rally, and making a splash to boot. Cheryl Hennings, who, with her husband, Jerry, joined CDCA in 1993, judged Sweepstakes this year and put up Pleasant Hill Heavenly Daze, breeder/owner Donna L. Dodson, for Best Puppy in Sweeps. The puppy reached Winners Bitch during regular judging. Best Veteran was Ch. Mazel Tov Yomi bat Barak RN, bred/owned & handled by Cathi Oskow, and Best of Opposite Sex in Veteran Sweepstakes was Ch. D&J Ha’Aretz I’m the Buzz Baby, breeders/owners Jackie and Donna Davison. Donna handled Buzz to this win. In 2005, when he was “younger,” he won Winners Dog/Best of Winners at the National in Rochester, MN, under j Mrs. Dany Canino.
Ethan Miller won Best Junior Handler for the second consecutive time. He handled Ch . Ha’Aretz Kwisartz Haderach Dwlf CDCA HCX. Judge was Ms. Jennifer Nelson. National Specialty judging began at 3:00 PM. Judge Mrs. Monica Canestrini gave Best of Breed to Ch. Pleasant Hill Magnum of Samara. Breeder: Donna Dodson. Owners: Pamela Rosman & Richard Vulliet DVM. Bruce Schultz handled Magnum to this BOB win which he would repeat on Saturday and Sunday, and then go on to Best in Show. Best of Opposite Sex to Magnum was Ch. D&J Ha’Aaretz Got Milk Madeline, “Maddie”. Breeders/owners: Jackie and Donna Davison. Best of Winners/Winners Dog/Best Bred By Exhibitor was the soon to be champion, River Rock No Illusions, “Carson,” breeder/owner/handled by Christina Miller. Select Dog was GCh. Blue Sky Desert Star Orion the Hunter. Breeders: Norma Bennett Woolf, Denise Gordon & Elizabeth Hebert. Owners: Norma Bennett Woolf & Denise Gordon. Select Bitch was Ch. Bandersnatch Rsndg Ida Know RivRoc RN, breeders/owners Amanda Pough, Judy M. Rosenthal, Christina Miller. Handler Kathryn Gertler, PHA. First Award of Merit was Ch. JayKay Richelieu Rules, breeder/owner Genevieve Landis. Award of Merit (and Best Veteran in Sweepstakes) was Ch. Mazel Tov Yomi bat Barak RN, breeders Catherine & Aviva Oskow. Owners: Catherine & Aviva Oskow, Sari Hattis. The Winners Bitch, also Best Puppy and Best Puppy in Sweeps, was Pleasant Hill Heavenly Daze. Breeder/owner: Donna L. Dodson. Best Veteran in Regular Classes was Ch. Pleasant Hill September, Breeder/owner Donna Dodson. There were 30 regular entries and a total of 50 in all including 11 in the Parade of Titleholders and 1 in Parade of Veterans. There were 8 dogs in the Obedience Trial and 4 in Rally competition. All who judged Canaans over the weekend, both at the Specialty and the Flatirons Kennel Club all-breed shows, were asked to write or talk about their impressions of the breed, especially regarding its ongoing quest for uniformity of type and temperament. Here follow their remarks.
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anaan Dog Family Reunion in Colorado: After several hot and very windy days in the Denver area, June 3 dawned as a perfect dog show day with calm skies and 70-degree temps. An outside ring at Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont provided shade, lush green grass and a view of the mountains to the west – a scenic setting for the Canaan Dog Club of America National Specialty. I was looking forward with much anticipation to judging this natural, no-frills breed and the day fully met my expectations. Breed template is an aloof, medium-size athlete with a square clean-cut body, moderate angulation, a distinctive wedge head, erect ears low-set, flat harsh coat and bushy tail over the back when excited – an agile and brisk moving dog. Carrying that picture in mind, I was quite pleased with the entry. Conformation judging started in late afternoon. The Winners Dog trophy, a pretty box with breed motif, was awarded to the 15-months old dog from BBE class, River Rock No Illusions (bred and owned by Christina Miller) – a typey, lean, well-muscled boy who won by virtue of his tireless long-distance trot. Reserve Dog was from the Novice Class, Cando Jealou Hotter Than That (owned by breeder Sally Armstrong & Carol O’Bryan) – a handsome guy with an alert yet calm attitude, not always focused to the show ring. Quality in the bitches started with precocious Pleasant Hill Heavenly Daze (bred and owned by Donna Dodson) in the 9-12-months class – a smooth moving girl in spite of a little puppy bulk. 1st place in the BBE class was D&J Ha’Aretz Hannah’s Legacy (bred/owned by Donna & Jackie Davison) – a sound bitch with good angles and tail that wagged. 2nd in BBE class was Riv-
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roc Lycm Own Dream Bsnatch Rsndog (bred by Christina & Ethan Miller, Amanda Pough, Judy Rosenthal and owned by the Millers & Merry Houchard) – she was a lovely 7-months-old puppy who gained nice ring training for the rest of the weekend. Winners Bitch at the national was captured by ‘Heavenly Daze’ with her gorgeous head and bedazzling expression, Reserve to sweet ‘Legacy.’ Competitive Veterans brought out seniors who were still very competitive. Class winners were the outstanding Ch Jealou’s Got Milk O’Madriver (owned by Cynthia Grupp, O’Bryan & Armstrong); a well-balanced red bitch Ch Pleasant Hill September (Dodson); and a graying matron who was Best Brood Bitch, Ch DJ Ha’Aretz Lydia of Gray Mesa (Davison). Veteran and all class winners seemed to enjoy their applause. Specials competition was next and what a wonderful entry of champions in excellent condition. Ch Pleasant Hill Magnum of Samara (breeder Donna Dodson, owned by Pamela Stacey Rosman & Richard Vullier DVM) immediately caught my attention – a square macho dog with angles balanced front-to-rear, he personified classic breed type and covered the ground quickly – my Best of Breed winner ‘Magnum’ was magnificent on June 3. Select Dog was likewise a masculine fellow – cream colored GCh Blue Sky Desertstar Orion the Hunter (bred by Elizabeth Hebert and owners, Norma Bennett Woolf & Denise Gordon) displayed Canaan Dog outline and good endurance. In a ring full of worthy bitches, Best of Opposite Sex could have gone any direction but ultimately was earned by a splashy girl with an easy gait, Ch D&J Ha’Aretz Got Milk Madeline (bred/ owned by Jackie & Donna Davison). Select Bitch was the typey Ch Bandersnatch Rsndg IDA Know RivRoc RN (bred/owned by Amanda Pough, Judy Rosenthal and Christina Miller). Deserving club ‘Awards of Merit’ went to Ch Mazel Tov Yomi Bat Barack RN (bred by Catherine & Aviva Oskow, owned by breeders & Sari Hattis) and Ch JayKay Richelieu Rules (bred/owned by Genevieve Landis). Two Braces followed, then the same four dogs regrouped as 1 entry in the Team Class – congratulations to Christina Miller & Amanda Pough for piloting 4 Canaans in sync. Temperaments have come a long way since the breed entered the Herding Group in 1997. Although wariness is an innate trait of this ancient pariah breed from the Middle East, fanciers should be proud of progress made. Building confidence so dogs are happy and carry tails over their back is a constant concern, along with maintaining the desired square body shape. Structure problems viewed were forward-placed fronts lacking fill and resulting in too much elbow action, and, a lack of rear angulation causing dogs to slightly suspend their leading front leg while trotting. I admired the correct height-toground proportions, tight scissor bites, cat feet and a new-to-me color pattern – cream with black overlay similar to a husky. Dogs were more uniform than in years past. DQ’s for heights over maximum are keeping the breed medium-size in my humble opinion. I really enjoyed the dogs and exhibitors on June 3. Camaraderie was very apparent amongst the Canaan folk – indeed the show seemed like a well-run family reunion. Many thanks for the honor and pleasure of judging Canaan Club of America’s 2011 National.” Monica Canestrini
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n Saturday, June 4th, Ms. Neena Van Camp judged the Canaan Dog entry. Ms. Van Camp had judged the Sweepstakes classes in Lexington, Kentucky, at its first point specialty in August, 1997, and the CDCA National in Ohio in 2003. There were smaller entries at shows between then and now at which Canaans appeared. Ms Van Camp was delighted with her entry this year, and had glowing praise for the progress the breed has made to date. She was impressed by the clear adherence to the Standard and the enormous, huge, improvement in temperament. Her Best of Breed dog pleased her with his outstanding type and movement. On Sunday she would give him the group
and send him to Best in Show competition. On this day, Judge Mr. Carl Liepmann placed him second to the GSD in Herding Group. When he saw Magnum on Sunday, he gave him Best in Show! In the evening on Saturday CDCA members enjoyed the usual awards banquet and auction with a surprise twist: the Longmont firefighters appeared with their truck to acknowledge the gift of pet oxygen masks for their department from CDCA. Ken and Carrie Cabrera had the idea, and the Club followed up. The giving of pet oxygen masks to firefighters in the community in which the national specialty is held is expected to grow into a CDCA tradition. Judge Mrs. Janice M. Leonard had this to say about her Canaan Dog entry on Sunday: “I was very appreciative of being able to judge so many Canaan Dogs at the Flatirons Kennel Club show following your National.” “I was disappointed that the class dog was absent until I realized he finished on Saturday. However, I did get to see and examine him as a move up Special and like his balance and type. I like it enough to award him Select Dog during Best of Breed judging.” “I loved sorting through the nice entry of bitches. I felt most heads were good examples of your standard and size and good bitch body type was apparent, however some were lacking in correct movement. I thought my winners bitch excelled in type, balance, proportion and movement. I thought the biggest differences I observed were the vast array in tail carriages. Winners Bitch, Rivroc Lycm Own Dream Bsnatch Rsndog carried her tail as stated in the standard and was a lovely correct mover. Following close behind in good type and movement was my Reserve Winners Bitch, JayKay Spirit of Adventure. I would like your Standard to be more exact in defining correct coat color especially since you have disqualifications in this area for gray, which can cover a large interpretation from judges.” “What a joy to see so many lovely Canaans in the Best of Breed competition. I felt my Best of Breed dog was a very typey Canaan Dog with excellent structure and movement and correct tail carriage. I would like to see a little less substance on this dog, but his type could not be denied. This dog, Ch Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara, I later learned went on to win the Herding Group and Best in Show on Sunday. My Best Opposite Sex, Ch Cherrysh Crown Of Jewels, was a beautiful example of the breed and it was difficult to decide who to award my Selects to, but I was very pleased with the type and movement of Ch River Rock No Illusions, Select Dog, and Ch D&J Got Milk Madeline, Select Bitch. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to judge so many nice Canaan dogs.” (Mrs. Janice M. Leonard) It was great to check in with Judge Mr. Carl Liepmann a few days ago to ask about his impressions of the breed today as compared with its first years in this country, and also as an AKC fully accepted breed since August 12, 1997. Many years ago, Mr. Liepmann had boarded Spatterdash Boaz and a relative of his at his kennel, and got an early look at the breed. He’s been tracking it since then. Of his choice for Best in Show on Sunday he said the dog had the best movement he’s seen in the breed and owned the ground he stood on. He reminded him of Spatterdash Boaz in type. His presence said, “Look at me; Here I am!” He [Ch Pleasant Hill Magnum Of Samara] had a good coat and was in hard condition. He looked like he could do a little bit of everything. He gave the impression of a versatile dog with a nice top line that carried himself very well. He was a nice dog who would give you what you’d expect from his breed.” The Herding Instinct Test on Monday wound up the Canaan Dog Specialty Week. This was a first-time experience for dogs and handlers alike, experienced or novice, because the herding instinct tests were carried out on Boer goats – not sheep! Best Rookie went to Jasper, and Best Experienced went to Ziva – 9 month old littermates bred by Michelle Harrington, Sufat Sheleg Canaan Dogs from Alberta, Canada. Wow! Rumor has it that Carson also did well. Jasper is owner-handled by Cathey Dunn, Ziva by Carrie Cabrera, and Carson by breeder-owner, Chris Miller. There are two large Canaan Dog entries planned for next year: the Regional at Waterloo, Iowa, during April, 2012, and the National at Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina, at the end of July.
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hour or so everything simmered down. Show chairs, Kevin and Dawn Carlson are to be congratulated for implementing a few new ideas into the show. The Meet the Breeds tented area was a hit with the spectators of which there were many. The show committee saw to it the show got publicity in the local newspaper as well as television and radio time. It all paid off as the spectators came, intermingled among the exhibitors, asked questions and appeared to have a great time. There were a few more vendors on the grounds and after speaking with the show chairs I know they are seeking to have more vendors next year. Next year they’re going to implement a Junior Handling clinic. These show chairs are energetic and willing to try a few things to better the show and to bring in the spectators. They discussed a few things they have up their sleeves with me and I for one look forward to seeing it come to be when I visit next year. Here too I’d like to see a little plant color in the rings; it just adds to the prettiness of the venue. Both shows had decent entries in these times; Cudahy on Saturday about 800 and Racine on Sunday about 900, with each show having less entries on Friday and Monday. The quality of the dogs I thought was quite good each of the four days. I enjoyed seeing a dog I’ve never seen before…you know the one whose name begins with and “X.” I thought he was quite stunning and beautifully presented. The GSD enjoyed the parks’ grounds to chase his huge rubber ball. The Whippets enjoyed a race or two in competition with the Brussels Griffons as they headed to the finishing line and their handlers. These are really nice shows with clubs trying their best to put their best foot forward. Cudahy is tucked away while Racine is very visible, they each offer a comfortable venue with decent judging panels. Racine is a bit more forward thinking and I firmly feel in today’s dog show world that is a plus factor. Good shows…good time..congrats to both Cudahy and Racine.
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SEPTEMBER 23 - FRIDAY MO Gray Summit (I) ST. LOUIS DOG BREEDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (S) Purina Farms 200 Checkerboard Dr CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 7 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT FEE: $28.00 Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mr. G. L. Doerge SPORTING Group: T. Hale J. E. Turner-Hayes: Span-Ckr T. Hale: Balance of Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mr. D. J. Gallant Mr. G. L. Doerge: Ibizan Mr. D. J. Gallant: Greyhnd, Harr, ScotDeer, Whip Mr. T. S. Robbins: Afghan, Am Fox, Basenji, B & T Coonhnd, Borz, Saluki Mr. J. C. Briley: Balance of Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. R. M. Lemcke Mr. D. Vice: Bullm, Giant Schn, Std Schn Mr. D. J. Gallant: Akita, Boxer, Dobe, Grt Dane, Grt Pyr, Newf Mr. R. M. Lemcke: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mr. D. Vice Mr. R. V. Miller: Min Bull Terrs, Norwich Norfolk Mr. D. Vice: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Mr. T. S. Robbins Mr. R. V. Miller: Eng Toy Sp Mr. D. Vice: Hava, Pom, Yorks
Mr. T. S. Robbins: Affenp, Bruss Grif, I Greyhnd, Min Pin, Toy Manch Mr. J. C. Briley: Malt, Pug, Pood Toy, Shih Tzu, Silky Dr. J. F. Davidson: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: Mr. R. V. Miller Mr. J. C. Briley: Pood Mr. R. V. Miller: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Mrs. J. Goodin T. Hale: Beard Coll, Bouv, GSD, Pulik Mrs. J. Goodin: Balance of Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mr. J. C. Briley Mr. J. C. Briley: All Miscellaneous Breeds JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mr. D. Vice SWEEPS VETERANS: Pulik Judi Bendt SWEEPS PUPPY: Pulik Judi Bendt SWEEPS PUPPY: Grm Pinscher Christine Salyers Anderson MT Helena* (I) GALLATIN DOG CLUB Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds CLOSES: SEPTEMBER 7 Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C., SUPT Judges And Their Assignments BEST IN SHOW Mrs. D. Campbell SPORTING Group: Mrs. R. Smith Ms. S. Allen: All Sporting Breeds HOUND Group: Mrs. R. Smith Mr. W. P. Shelton: All Hound Breeds WORKING Group: Mr. W. P. Shelton
Mr. W. P. Shelton: Alas Mal Ms. B. Nelson: Akita, Cane Corso, Dogue de Brdx Mr. R. J. Lewis: Leonberger, Portuguese, Sib Hky Mrs. W. M. Clouss: Boxer, Dobe, Giant Schn, Std Schn Mrs. R. Smith: Balance of Working Breeds TERRIER Group: Mrs. W. M. Clouss P. Wilson: Min Schn, Norwich, Scotti, Wst Highlnd Mrs. W. M. Clouss: Balance of Terrier Breeds TOY Group: Ms. S. Allen Mrs. W. M. Clouss: Toy Manch Mr. W. P. Shelton: Pood Toy Mr. R. D. Bay: Chihua (Smooth), Pap Mrs. R. Smith: Balance of Toy Breeds NON-SPORTING Group: C. Nelson Ms. B. Nelson: Am Esk Dog, Boston, Bulldog, Shar-Pei, Chow, Fr Bull, Kees, Pood, Schip C. Nelson: Balance of Non-Sporting Breeds HERDING Group: Ms. B. Capstick Ms. B. Capstick: All Herding Breeds MISCELLANEOUS Group: Mrs. W. M. Clouss Mrs. W. M. Clouss: All Miscellaneous Breeds OBEDIENCE TRIAL CLASSES Mr. R. J. Lewis: Nov A, Nov B, Begnr Nov A, Begnr Nov B, Grad Novr, Open A, Open B, Grad Openr Mrs. S. Walker: Util A, Util B, Versatility JR SHOWMANSHIP: Mrs. W. M. Clouss Dog News 113
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