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Table of ContentsAKCNews 2 President’s Letter • 3 Updates • 7 Times Past • 8 Dog People •37 Secretary’s Pages

BREED COLUMNS SCHEDULESporting and WorkingJanuary, April, July,and October

Hound and TerrierFebruary, May, August,

and November

Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding

March, June, September, and December

Breed Columns

August 2012 Volume 129, Number 8

* Links to AKC Parent Clubs appear following Secretary’s Pages *

9 Afghan Hounds 9 Basenjis

10 Basset Hounds11 Beagles 11 Black and Tan Coonhounds12 Bloodhounds 13 Borzoi13 Dachshunds 14 American Foxhounds 15 English Foxhounds 15 Ibizan Hounds 16 Irish Wolfhounds17 Norwegian Elkhounds17 Otterhounds18 Petits Bassets Grifons

Vendéens19 Pharaoh Hounds19 Salukis20 Scottish Deerhounds 21 Whippets

21 Airedales21 American Staffordshire

Terriers22 Australian Terriers23 Bedlington Terriers23 Border Terriers24 Bull Terriers25 Cairn Terriers25 Dandie Dinmont Terriers26 Smooth Fox Terriers26 Wire Fox Terriers27 Glen of Imaal Terriers27 Irish Terriers28 Kerry Blue Terriers29 Lakeland Terriers30 Manchester Terriers31 Miniature Bull Terriers31 Norfolk Terriers32 Norwich Terriers33 Parson Russell Terriers33 Scottish Terriers34 Sealyham Terriers34 Soft Coated Wheaten

Terriers35 Staffordshire Bull Terriers36 Welsh Terriers

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AKC Meet the Breeds® is quickly approaching inNew York City and Orlando. The host citieswill literally “go to the dogs” (and cats, in thecase of AKC Meet the Breeds in New York), onOctober 20 and 21, and December 15 and 16,

respectively.The expertise of parent-club volunteers is what makes

events like these work, and I thank you for your continu-ing support of AKC Meet the Breeds year after year.

We’re always amazed at what you come up with toillustrate the history, function, and fun of your breed. Lastyear in New York, the Salukis took Best Booth in Showfor their re-creation of an ancient Egyptian setting withbooth volunteers dressed in traditional Arabian clothing.In Orlando, the Old English Sheepdogs took top prizewith their Harry Potter wizard theme. We look forward to seeing what you do with this year’s booths.

If you have not already returned your club’s volunteer form, we hope you’ll make plans to attend in both citiesas well as encourage your club and fellow fanciers to become involved, as you and your dogs are the event. Please

contact Gina DiNardo at [email protected] to confirm yourattendance for New York and Orlando. I look forwardto seeing everyone.

For the New York event, we have launched the offi-cial AKC Meet the Breeds blog located at meetthe-breeds.wordpress.com. Leading up to October, we’ll beposting photos, videos, and profiles from past Meet theBreeds events to show the public the fun they’ll have atthe Javits Center. If you have anything you’d like to dis-play, e-mail [email protected].

For both the New York and Orlando events, weencourage you to share photos and videos you take ofyour booth or the crowds on your own Facebookpages, as well as the AKC Facebook timeline. We’d alsolove to post your videos on the AKC YouTube channel.

The great experiences you capture and share withfriends and followers through social media at AKC Meet the Breeds is just one more thing that will help spreadthe word about the great work parent clubs are doing for their breeds and dogs in general.

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The AKC board of directors has elected Peter Farnsworthas chief financial officer, following last month’s retirement ofJames T. Stevens.

Farnsworth (pictured, left) has served as CFO for a num-ber of organizations, including Amnesty International, wherehe oversaw the finance, human-resources, information-tech-nology, legal, risk and facilities–management departmentsnationwide.

Farnsworth was previously employed by the AmeriCaresFoundation, Inc., where he was CFO for five diverse busi-nesses. He received his MBA in finance and accountingfrom Columbia University.

William Adams has been promoted to assistant vice presi-dent of the Computer Operations department. Adamsjoined the AKC in 1996 with 20 years’ experience in information technology. His specialties include data-center design, strategicplanning, database architecture, storage migration and implementation. He manages staff members in the Raleigh and New Yorkoffices.

Farnsworth New CFO;Adams Promoted to AVP

JUDGES INSTITUTESANNOUNCEDThe Judging Operations department has released a long-range

schedule of AKC Advanced Judging Institutes.One Advanced Institute will be held each year in conjunction with

the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Orlando, Florida. Asecond institute will be held annually, with locations and dates to bedetermined. Additionally, the AKC will continue to offer aspiring and newly

approved judges a minimum of six Basic Judging Institutes each year.

Advanced Institutes August 2012 Sporting Group; Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaDecember 2012 Terrier Group; Orlando2013 Working Group; TBDDecember 2013Non-Sporting Group; Orlando2014Herding Group; TBDDecember 2014 Hound Group; Orlando2015 Toy Group; TBDDecember 2015 Sporting Group; Orlando

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In his insightful and highlyacclaimed biography of SteveJobs, Walter Isaacson chose to cap-ture a defining characteristic ofJobs by giving him the last word

on his own life. Jobs, who proved to be agood student of singer-songwriter BobDylan’s philosophical insights, used aDylan lyric to explain his belief in per-sonal growth.

“You always have to keep pushing toinnovate. Dylan could have sung protestsongs forever and probably made a lot ofmoney, but he didn’t. The Beatles werethe same way: They kept evolving, mov-ing, refining their art. That’s what I’vealways tried to do—keep moving.Otherwise, as Dylan says, if you’re not busybeing born, you’re busy dying.”

That philosophy is one that most cer-tainly drives our best breeders in theirdetermined quest for constantly improv-ing their lines, and subsequently, theirbreeds. Like those breeders, the AmericanKennel Club is on a determined quest toimprove events, and subsequently, oursport.

The last two years have seen relentlesspositive action delivering new programs,new events, new outreach, and a newsystem to help clubs manage all thechange, including:

• Grand Champion program: a contin-uation of competition for champions ofrecord with a new title, new achievementlevels, and a new ranking system.

• National Owner-Handler Series: rec-ognizing and showcasing the quality dogsbeing exhibited by owner-handlers and avenue for owner-handlers to competeagainst their peers.

• 4–6 Month Beginner Puppy compe-tition: providing the opportunity fortraining, socialization, and competitionleading to a Certificate of Merit suffixtitle.

• Open shows: informal, sanctionedconformation events at which dogs,exhibitors, stewards, judges, and clubsgain experience needed for licensedevents. Certificate of Merit points are

awarded.• Junior Showmanship Master

class: a new class for the most com-petitive participants.

• First-ever Junior competition atboth the Obedience and AgilityInvitationals.

• Beginner Novice optionaltitling class: very popular combina-tion of basic obedience and rally.

• Starting in 2013, “CompanionEvents Extravaganza,” a multi-dayevent featuring championshipevents for obedience and agility, anda new national competition forrally.

• Time 2 Beat agility class: Aunique, “hybrid” titling class.

• Coursing Ability Test: a fun andhealthful event modeled after lurecoursing that is open to all adult dogs.

• My Dog Can Do That! Experience:an exciting new outreach program fornew owners and their dogs to try differ-ent companion events.

• Online Competition ManagementSystem: a new way for clubs to manageevent details and judging assignmentsthat provides simple, real-time manage-ment of the most complex events.

Relentless Positive Action Each and every one of these innova-

tive initiatives was borne out of anunderstanding of customer needs anddesires. AKC Staff is focused on leverag-ing those insights about every aspect ofour sport into desirable programs thatengage, excite, and expand participationin the AKC world of dogs and sport.

Jobs said, “Some people say, ‘Give thecustomers what they want.’ But that’s notmy approach. Our job is to figure outwhat they want before they do.” And thatis exactly the approach we at the AKChave used so successfully.

Our focus on “relentless positiveaction” continues daily. Will all the pro-grams be as successful as these? Maybenot. But another Dylan lyric—“Keep onkeepin’ on”—guided Jobs in this exact

challenge. Whether we have a success ora failure, we must keep moving for-ward—we are, and we won’t stop.

You can help, too. Since we all partici-pate in our sport, we all have insightsinto our participants’ needs and desires. Asimple, yet powerful example is theinsight that led to the Grand Championprogram. By understanding the desiremany exhibitors have to continue tocompete in a meaningful way afterachieving a conformation championship,we were able to develop a complete pro-gram that engaged and excited partici-pants and expanded the timeframe fortheir competition, yielding increasedentries.

We’re always looking for good insightsthat might lead to an innovation in oursport. If you have one, please send it tome at [email protected].

For as the Beatles, another favoritemusic icon of Jobs, reminded us,“Tomorrow never knows.”

Sincerely,

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Keep On Keepin’ On: SteveJobs preached “evolving,moving, refining.”

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Obedience:New Event Gets NewerClassic Introduces Masters Class; Eligibility CriteriaRevised

A Masters class added to the inaugural AKC Obedience Classic, slated forDecember 2013 in Orlando, Florida, as well as revised eligibility for theNovice, Open and Utility classes, will give more obedience exhibitors achance to compete.

“With the eligibility criteria as it was originally established, we deter-mined that there would be a large group of Obedience Trial Champions thatwould not be eligible to enter the 2013 Obedience Classic, and also wouldnot be ranked high enough within their breed to be invited to the 2013National Obedience Championship,” says AKC Director of Obedience,Rally, and Tracking Pamela Manaton. “As a result, we created a new Masters class that will allow OTCH-titled dogs to enter andcompete if they meet the eligibility.”

The AKC Obedience Classic will offer four class levels: Novice, Open, Utility, and Masters, open to all dogs who meet the qual-ification criteria during the period beginning July 1, 2012, and running through June 30, 2013.

For the revised AKC Obedience Classic eligibility requirements, see the Obedience pages at akc.org.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA— OnMarch 16, 2013, the20th running of theAKC Pointing BreedGundog Championshipwill kick off at theBranched Oak FieldTrial Grounds, nearLincoln. As part of the20th-anniversarycelebration, a single-series Open DerbyStake will be run duringthe multi-day trial. A portion of the event’sproceeds will help theNebraska Field TrialAssociation withmaintenance andimprovements to thetrial grounds. Sponsorsinclude Cabela’s,Eukanuba, Purina,SportDOG, and Tri-Tronics, Inc.

September is nearly upon us,and that means AKCResponsible Dog OwnershipDays are on the way.Throughout September, hun-dreds of AKC clubs and alliedgroups will hold public eventspromoting responsible dog ownership. The AKC will be hosting its

own RDO Day in Raleigh, onSaturday, September 22, at theNorth Carolina StateFairgrounds. This flagship eventwill highlight the AKC programsand services that supportresponsible dog ownership. Itwill also publicize to the mediaand dog lovers everywhere thatorganizations such as yours areholding events coast to coast.

Are You Ready?RDO DayPointing Toward Nebraska


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CHF Launches Canine Athlete InitiativeThe popularity of dog sports is on the rise, and so too are canine sports–related

injuries. Understanding the proper conditioning, nutrition, training, and rehabilitationspecific to canine athletes is the focus of the Canine Athlete Initiative, a major AKCCanine Health Foundation fund-raising and public-awareness campaign launched inJuly.

“Whether your dog joins you on your morning run, or participates in weekendagility competitions, all dogs are canine athletes,” AKC/CHF Chief Scientific OfficerDr. Shila Nordone says. “Canine sports medicine and the specific health care of ath-letes are of growing importance, and the AKC/CHF is committed to being on theforefront, providing grants for cutting-edge research.” This includes the study ofnutrition, conditioning, and rehabilitation techniques so that dogs can achieve maxi-mum performance while preventing injury. “CHF will also support research intothose areas that are critical after injury occurs, including orthopedics, osteoarthritisand pain management,” Nordone says.

Through the initiative, the AKC/CHF is raising money to fund grants toresearchers working in this emerging field. The initiative also has a major public-awareness component, promoting dog sports and the value of preventive examina-tions and good nutrition to keep dogs at the top of their game.

For more on the Canine Athlete Initiative, including a series of free podcasts con-ducted by the nation’s leading practitioners of veterinary sports medicine, and tomake a donation, visit akcchf.org.

Check Your In-Box for Economic Impact SurveyIn the coming months, entrants at selected dog shows will receive e-mailed surveys

to collect information on their travel and expenditures at that specific show. If youreceive a survey, the AKC Government Relations department urges you to reply.

The results of these surveys will be used to update data found in the “EconomicBenefits of AKC Dog Shows” brochure. The AKC and its clubs will use this informa-tion to demonstrate that dog shows make major economic contributions to their hostcommunities.

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As regular “Times Past” readers know, theAKC maintains a historical photo archive.It’s a substantial collection, housing imagesthat go back to the very beginnings of thesport of dogs. But even with access to such

a treasure trove, our editors and designers sometimesmust look outside the collection to find just the rightvintage photo.

Among our favorite go-to sources is the Prints andPhotographs Online Catalog of the U.S. Library ofCongress. “We’re one of the greatest visual resourcesin the world, with 14,000,000 pictures,” says HelenaZinkham, chief of the library’s Prints andPhotographs division. “If you spent one minute witheach photo in the Library of Congress, it would takeyou 24 years to see them all.”

The entirety of this vast collection—a collectionof collections, really—has yet to be digitized andmade available online, but they’re working on it. So

far, well over a million photographs have been madeavailable at the library’s website. Most are in publicdomain, so the acquisition of online images is a freeservice supported by your tax dollars. Whether you’rea club-newsletter editor or book author looking foran economical way to illustrate your work, or just ahistory buff who loves looking at old pictures, youwill want to bookmark the Library of Congressonline archive.

“Research libraries are often stereotyped as vaults,a Fort Knox of knowledge,” Zinkham says. “But thewhole purpose of acquiring, maintaining, and pre-serving is to get the information back out to thepeople, to encourage research, to encourage explo-ration of the past. It’s meant to be used—it’s a work-ing collection.”

Visit the archive at loc.gov/pictures/. For a videotour of the Library of Congress and the fascinatinghistory behind it, visit collectionc-span.org/loc/.

From the Library of Congress; the original 1920 caption reads: “Seventh annual Dog Show of theWashington Kennel Club. Assistant Secretary of War Franklin Roosevelt, and his little daughter, Anna,carried away first prize in the shepherd dog class with Chief of the Mohawk.”

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Imagine a radio station that played only dog songs—“Bird Dog,” “Hound Dog,” “Who Let the DogsOut?,” and so on. In this fantasy world, the number-one DJ would be AKC board member Lee Arnold.The noted Chinese Shar-Pei fancier has had a long, successful career behind the mike. In fact, yearsbefore I knew a Shar-Pei from a Shih Tsu, I was a fan of Arnold’s when he was spinning popstandards—Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Mel Torme—for WQEW in New York. —Bud Boccone

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Afghan Hounds“Wears Its Coat Well”

Several years ago, the now-legendaryand iconic Afghan Hound breeder Jay

Ammon (of Ammon Hall fame) said, “Agreat dog wears its coat well.” Living withthese dogs, we know this to be true. Howdoes the person on the outside find this?

For a little while, the Afghan Houndpuppy is easy to see, as the soft, fine hair isjust short enough to follow the lines ofthe body so that the shape of the dog, thelength of the bones, and the degree ofangulation is rather visible. The “bottlebrush” legs and the spiked-style topknotare enjoyed at this time.

Then suddenly the incredible journeyof metamorphosis from puppyhood toadulthood begins. With a wide range ofcoat production and distribution, somepuppies even develop hair on their faces,over their backs, and on their tails, fallinginto a complete masquerade. With addedcoat colorations, we sometimes have acomplete clown.

This goes on for a while (and for thecaretaker, seemingly forever), and thenbetween 1 year to a year and a half of age(this varies as well), we become hopefulas we notice a very gradual change. Thesoft hair on the back seems to come outeasier as it is replaced by a short, harderhair-strand. The “monkey whiskers” onthe face start thinning out. As the bodyhair lengthens, we notice the hair take ona silkier quality. Who would have everthought?

The coat pattern of the adult AfghanHound is not trimmed in. It is actually a

display of the two different hair types thatcover these dogs. The Afghan Hound is ahunting dog, and this should always beheld in mind. Blatant trimming of thehair, especially to shorten the hair on theneck or back, is a travesty of the AfghanHound’s essence.

There is no question that when thiscoat is regularly washed and blown-dryand kept mat-free, this cultivation over aperiod of time will create a look of“pretty perfect.” Even so, the coat maydisguise the actual structure of the dog.The standard actually claims that theprofuse trousering on the back legs visu-ally creates an exaggeration of the bendin stifle.

As for any breed of dog that is coveredin hair, inclusion of manual examina-tion in the assessment is of utmostimportance. The judge must rememberwhat he or she has felt when going onwith the evaluation of the dog. Whenwatching the breed gait, it takes experi-ence and a trained eye to get past thedistractions of hair and colors flying tosee the legs and how they move. If thereis any question, the judge should alwaysgo back to the hands-on portion.

It is up to the judges to let these dogs“wear their coats well.” —HarryBennett, [email protected]; AfghanHound Club of America website:afghanhoundclubofamerica.org

BasenjisWe’re Talking Rally

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Breed Columns IndexHound Group9 Afghan Hounds 9 Basenjis10 Basset Hounds11 Beagles 11 Black and Tan Coonhounds12 Bloodhounds 13 Borzoi13 Dachshunds 14 American Foxhounds 15 English Foxhounds 15 Ibizan Hounds 16 Irish Wolfhounds17 Norwegian Elkhounds17 Otterhounds18 Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens19 Pharaoh Hounds19 Salukis20 Scottish Deerhounds 21 Whippets

Terrier Group21 Airedales21 American Staffordshire Terriers22 Australian Terriers23 Bedlington Terriers23 Border Terriers24 Bull Terriers25 Cairn Terriers25 Dandie Dinmont Terriers26 Smooth Fox Terriers26 Wire Fox Terriers27 Glen of Imaal Terriers27 Irish Terriers28 Kerry Blue Terriers29 Lakeland Terriers30 Manchester Terriers31 Miniature Bull Terriers31 Norfolk Terriers32 Norwich Terriers33 Parson Russell Terriers33 Scottish Terriers34 Sealyham Terriers34 Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers35 Staffordshire Bull Terriers36 Welsh Terriers

The breed columns are a time-honored feature of the AKC GAZETTE. Each columnist is appointed by abreed’s national parent club, which preserves the breed’s standard and helps to educate breeders,judges, and the public about the breed’s history, function, and possible health issues. A nationalparent club comprises dedicated breeders and fanciers, and it represents many years of collectiveexperience in the breed. Columnists are asked to write about topics of interest to the fancy in generalas well as those of specific interest to judges and devotees of the breed. The breed columns rotate bygroup so that each breed’s column can appear four times a year.

ABOUT THE BREED COLUMNS

BREED COLUMNS

Information and opinions expressed in the breed columns represent the views of their authors, not necessarilythose of the breed’s parent club or the AKC.

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and I received at the end of our first“Rally Fundamentals” course, the nameof the course was simplified to reflectour lack of skills: “Class” was all it said.No modifier. That was it. Just “Class.”They didn’t know how to label us.Kona and I continued to push on forthe last four months with the goal ofmaking our debut at the EvergreenBasenji Club Rally Specialty on June 9.

I had written about rally back in 2004,and I recently looked up that columnbecause I wondered if current in-the-trenches-and-can’t-remember-right-foot-from-left-nor-count-to-three mewould agree with former objective-jour-nalist me. As I reflected on some of thecomments in the past column, I found itnecessary to give former me a hard time:

1. The first level is on-lead. This offers agood chance for you and your dog to be suc-cessful.

Response: Since half of my life hasbeen spent at one end of a lead with aBasenji pulling on the other, I thought Ihad this covered, but a loose lead felt for-eign and useless.

Scene in our first class: heeling prac-tice.

Instructor: “Hold the lead in yourright hand, keep that hand against yourstomach, and maintain a loose lead.”

Already confused, I looked at Kona,said “Let’s go,” and hoped for magic.

Kona charged and hit the end of theleash. I didn’t even take a full step.

Instructor: “Let’s try that again.” 2. Unlimited communication from the

handler to the dog is encouraged. Positivehand signals, praise, cajoling, pleading, andeven singing are fine.

Response: Like a professional auc-tioneer, I’ve learned to passionatelyhawk the rally course to Kona using asoprano sing-song delivery and all ofmy bodily functions—but I haven’tgone as far as the guy who assumed the“down” position to get his Basenji tofollow suit. It didn’t work.

3. An opportunity to demonstrate a part-nership with your dog that allows for cre-ativity. You can discover, and work with,your dog’s style.

Response: Kona’s style is to avoid

looking at me directly, because thatwould acknowledge his loss of free will.“Watch me” is our creative shorthandfor “Please glance at me out of the cor-ner of your eye.”

4. Basenjis are able to “demonstrate will-ingness and enjoyment while they are work-ing” in this fun setting.

Response: W-o-r-k is never said.Because as long as nothing more inter-esting is going on for a Basenji thanworking at obedience, with no bait …well, you see the potential problem.

5. There is more variety in rally coursesas opposed to traditional obedience. Basenjisbore easily—better to surprise them.

Response: I have watched the devel-opment of my bored Basenji’s decisionto ignore me: the glance at the ceiling,the 360-degree head-roll, and finallythe prey-stalking stare at anybody oranything. It’s hilarious if it’s not yourdog doing it.

6. [Rally is] more fast-paced than tradi-tional obedience, which makes for fewerBasenji sniffing opportunities.

Response: “Fast-paced” seems like agood thing, until you complete threespiraling laps around cones, eject out ofthe last turn, and look up to find you’reso dizzy that the rest of the course hasbecome a sobriety test.

7. 70 out of 100 is a qualifying score.Response: Oh, God, I hope we get a

70. Please.Update, June 9: We got a 75! —Marcia

Woodard, [email protected]; BasenjiClub of America website: basenji.org

Basset Hounds In Defense of Well-bredDogs: Create an ElevatorSpeech

Last week a father and his childrensaw me walking a Basset puppy at

the dog show. After the kids spent sometime with the puppy, the father askedquestions about the show and thedifferent breeds. Then he asked, “What’sthe difference between a shelter dogand these dogs?”

I had a long answer, but I started torealize that breeders need a 30-second“elevator speech” ready to answer this

question. The general public doesn’tknow the real answer, and right nowthe HSUS is providing the popularanswer.

One difference is predictability.Buyers get to see their puppy and manyof the puppy’s relatives. Buyers haveimmediate access to all of the breeder’sknowledge and experience. Thebreeder becomes a ready reference fordog-related questions ranging fromhealth issues to vaccine protocols andflea and tick control products. If thepuppy is not right for the buyer, aresponsible breeder will take it backwithout question.

Dogs have lived with humans fortens of thousands of years. During thistime humans have bred dogs to per-form tasks that helped in day-to-daylife. Dogs were bred to hunt on com-mand or to kill vermin. Some werebred to guard livestock, and others tomove a flock. Some were bred to turn aspit, some to retrieve in water, and oth-ers to be cute lap-warmers. Purebreddogs were bred for a purpose, and theymaintain much of the original instinctto do the jobs for which they wereoriginally bred.

Take Bassets, for example. They werebred to hunt in packs independent ofhuman command. That explains a lotabout life with a Basset. Bassets are stub-bornly independent and capable ofamusing themselves. Training is a chal-lenge because the breed doesn’t look tohumans for commands or praise. Bassetsare not stupid, but they are easily boredby human games. They understand packbehavior even if their owners do not.They were not bred to kill, and they getalong with everyone. Because they arescenthounds, they will find exactlywhere the dog cookies are hidden.

Hobby breeders are the keepers of aliving museum. We keep alive standardsthat were in many cases first writtenhundreds of years ago. We work to pro-duce healthy, well-adjusted puppiesbecause these puppies become thefoundation for our next generation.Though most of our puppies are sold ascompanions only, they carry the same


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genetics as our show dogs. Dog showsare not beauty pageants; they are tests ofbreeding stock judged by knowledge-able people who study breed standardsand understand each breed’s function.

Pressures on hobby breeders areenormous. The USDA wants to passoppressive rules, and fewer people wantto take on the challenges of learning atrade. Kids have very short attentionspans, and it takes real skill to properlygroom terriers and many other coatedbreeds. Producers of mixed-breeds and“designer breeds” don’t fund researchto identify and cure canine diseases;hobby breeders do. Hobby breedersbreed not for monetary gain but for thelove of dogs in general, and their spe-cific breed in particular.

If current trends continue, in thefuture there may be no reason to askwhat the difference is between a pure-bred and rescue, there may be only“rescues”—dogs produced by large-scale commercial breeders and thendumped into the rescue/shelter system.

Predictability, health, history, anexperienced and knowledgeable sup-port system, and a lifetime return pol-icy are all available only through hobbybreeders. That should be enough to geteveryone started on their own elevatorspeech to explain why purebred mat-ters. —Jacquelyn Fogel,[email protected]; Basset Hound Clubof America website: basset-bhca.com

BeaglesScenting and Voice

The Beagle is a scenthound. Thelittle hound follows his prey by the

foot-scent left behind on the groundand/or the body-scent left hanging inthe air. Accompanying the chase is theexpected melodic voice praised bythousands of owners. The voice may bea “chop,” with the nose held close tothe ground while tracking, or it may bea drawn-out “bawl,” with the head heldhigh in the air during the chase. Thechop voice probably allows for moreaccuracy; however, the bawl is generallyconsidered more heartwarming.

The quarry is almost always the cot-

tontail rabbit and the hare.The topic of scent is difficult for

humans to describe or understand.Charles Needham of Kaneville, Illinois,witnessed the work of one of the bestfield-trial Beagles ever. Needhamobserved Pete Peterson’s Uncle Sam ata field trial and thereby described bodyscent as simply and as well as could everbe accomplished. The Needham storyfollows:

“I remember Uncle Sam leading apack on a rabbit that came directlytoward me in the woods, where I wasstanding by a tree. The rabbit saw meand cut off at a sharp right angle. Istood still, and along came Uncle Sam,with several other good hounds. Samwas four to five feet to one side of thetrail carrying that scent, never puttinghis nose to the ground. When hereached the turn he never stopped orlowered his nose but made the turn justexactly as the rabbit had.

“That impressed me and convertedme to beagling for all time, but I havenever had the time I would like forthem.

“Uncle Sam’s voice was really some-thing to hear. I never heard its equal—[its] musical, bell-like tone sent a thrillup and down your body. Afterward, youjust hoped sometime to hear its equal.”—Charles Kitchell, Ph.D.,[email protected]; NationalBeagle Club of America website:clubs.akc.org/NBC

Black and TanCoonhoundsA History Lesson

About 26 years ago, the AmericanKennel Club acquired the

American Coon Hunters Association.As a Black and Tan owner at the time, Ijumped with joy. Our Black and Tanand the other five coonhound breedswere going to the recognized by theworld’s largest kennel registry. Wow, wewere going to be seen around theworld! The ACHA owned some45,000–50,000 registration records atthe time of purchase.

I mistakenly assumed that our many

Black and Tans registered with ACHA,a credible registry, would soon moveinto full recognition by the AKC. Wehad paid for our dogs to be registeredwith the ACHA. I soon began to hear,however, that we would have to pay forour ACHA-registered dogs to be thenregistered with the AKC but theywould not enjoy all the privileges ofother breeds registered with the AKC.These dogs would become FSS regis-tered and would have to go though aprogram before becoming fully recog-nized by the AKC. Not only could wenot enter events that the other breedowners could enjoy, but we had toagain pay to register our dogs, and atthe same price that the fully recognizedbreeds were paying. Wow.

The ACHA also held the world’smost prestigious coonhound champi-onships. Again I mistakenly assumedthat the AKC would continue with theformat of the ACHA. The hunt man-agement was discarded, however, andsomething else was put in its place. Thehunt numbers went down, and it soonwas considered by most coon huntersto be a waste of money to register theirhounds with the AKC.

This trend continued until about2004 or 2005, when the AKC devel-oped a program that would be of bene-fit to coonhound breeders and hiredMr. Steve Fielder. This was a goodmove, as he was a person who was wellknown to the coon hunters. Mr. Fielderwas respected and understood the coonhunters’ requirements when it came tothe hunts and registration. The AKCbegan to try to correct the mistakesmade with the past merger with theACHA. Free registration was offered toall coonhound breeds, and the AKCbegan a hunt program with rules thatwere second to none in the coonhoundworld.

Mr. Fielder is a very positive person.His cup is never half empty; it is halffull. I was always uplifted when I visitedwith him. He could make you look atthe bright side of a dark issue. In termsof getting the coon hunters to forgivethe AKC for the past mistakes, over the


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past six years I sometimes wished hedid not present such a rosy picture. Weare getting there, but there are stillsome sore areas. Twenty-six years havepassed since the purchase. Lots of waterhas gone under the bridge. So muchtime has been wasted. What we as coonhunters must realize is that the AKC isstill the world’s largest kennel registry.The AKC is very committed to havinga viable coon-hunting program and topcoonhound registry.

I had a conversation with staff at theAKC and was assured that the organi-zation was committed and has made alarge investment to make that happen.After this year, all the coonhoundbreeds will enjoy full recognition bythe AKC. The AKC can and will pres-ent our coonhound breeds around theworld. They are beginning to puttogether a youth program that I hopewill help grow our sport.

As a Black and Tan breeder, I beganto push the AKC to recognize our FSSdogs in 1996, but for the most part Iwas met with “We have a Black and Tanbreed” (referring to the Black and TanCoonhounds recognized by the AKCsince 1945). I came back with, “Whatcan we do to attain full recognition?”This continued into 2003, when Ibegan to work with a lady who was incharge of the FSS program. Weattempted to attain full recognition bychanging the name of our Black andTans. That proved to be a mistake. TheBlack and Tan breeders did not like togive up the name of their Black and TanCoonhounds. This lady passed away, andI again had to start over. About this timeMr. Fielder was hired by the AKC. Withhis help, and the help of many peoplefrom both the Black and TanCoonhound Club and people from theFSS side, we began to work toward asolution. Mr. Roger Seabrook became afriend and a person with ideas for thesolution to our problem.

This is where the HP and HX pre-fixes began to enter into our conversa-tions. This approach was a way toinclude both the longtime breederswhose dogs were recognized by the

AKC and the FSS breeders, who couldenter into full recognition. It was sim-ple: The HP prefix would precede theregistration number of the dogs thatwere recognized, and the HX prefixwould precede the registration numberof the Black and Tans newly enteringthe AKC registry. Any time a HP dogwas bred to a HX dog, the resulting lit-ter would all be registered HX. Simple,yet it was hard to arrive at the solution.

Thanks to Mr. Roger Seabrook formaking it happen. Mr. Seabrook passedaway before he could enjoy his accom-plishment, but we owe him a debt ofgratitude for his work and ideas toarrive at the solution. We can now par-ticipate with our Black and Tan in allAKC events.

The Black and Tan CoonhoundClub would like to hear from the Blackand Tan breeders. We are interested inyour ideas and in your becoming mem-bers in the club. If you are interested inbecoming a member, please contact mefor the forms that are required.Members in good standing will have tosponsor your membership, but I can getsponsors for you. Also let me hear fromyou, both HP breeders and HX breed-ers. I love a good story—whether itabout a show or a coon hunt, if there isa Black and Tan involved, it’s got to begood. —Kenwood Maeker,[email protected]; American Blackand Tan Coonhound Club website:abtcc.com

BloodhoundsCaveat Emptor—“Let theBuyer Beware”

As the parent club’s Breed ReferralCoordinator for the Northeast, I

field inquiries from people looking fora Bloodhound. Some want a show dogor breeding stock, and some want aworking hound for law enforcement orsearch-and-rescue, but most want ahealthy and good-tempered family pet.I always suggest they consider adoptinga hound who needs to be re-homed,and that they consider an adult insteadof a puppy.

Many who inquire do not really

know much about the breed, and Ianswer their questions and encouragethem to go to shows or contactBloodhound owners in their area. Mylist of responsible breeders consists ofAmerican Bloodhound Club membersin the Northeast (plus a few otherlikely prospects farther afield), all ofwhom have signed the parent club’scode of ethics. This code could bestronger, but it does provide some pro-tection for puppy buyers and promotesthe welfare of the breed.

I have the names of 18 breeders onmy list, and only a few have puppiesright now. Prospective Bloodhoundowners can get frustrated at having towait and so they go online, usingGoogle to find a Bloodhound puppy orfollowing up an advertisement. Theyfind dozens of websites listingBloodhound puppies for sale, at allkinds of prices and with all sorts ofclaims.

Are these puppies AKC registered?Many are. In 2011, the AKC registered777 Bloodhound litters, consisting of2,034 dogs. And these are the lowestnumbers in the past 10 years, with 2007being the year with the highest num-bers, with 1,164 litters and 3,324 dogs.

Who are these breeders with allthese litters? I don’t know them, and Ihave been active in the breed for 35years. They are outside the radar of ourparent club.

The AKC is the most prestigious andactive purebred-dog registry in NorthAmerica, but it is by no means the onlyone. There are two other large reg-istries, the United Kennel Club (UKC)and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC).All three organizations promote thehealth and welfare of purebred dogs,hold shows and trials with approvedjudges, and maintain a meaningful reg-istration program.

When you get away from the BigThree, however, it’s a jungle! A few ofthe other, lesser registries include APR(America’s Pet Registry), ACA(American Canine Association), UKCI(Universal Kennel Club International),DRA (Dog Registry of America), APR


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(American Purebred Registry), CKC(Continental Kennel Club), and USKC(United States Kennel Club). Note thatthe names are crafted to be confusedwith the major registries.

For prospective owners looking at apup registered with one of these enti-ties, there’s a strong chance that thepup will have be bred by an irresponsi-ble breeder. Some registries requireonly a signature to register a dog. Somerequire a picture of your dog, and someask only that you submit an online reg-istration form.

It is important to understand what aregistry—any registry—is, and what itis not. At best, registration is evidencethat a registered puppy was born toregistered, purebred parents. The bestregistries list the breeders and at leastone stud owner and make available apedigree showing several generations.However, registration is not a guaranteeof quality, temperament, or health,although the AKC includes somehealth information in its pedigrees. Noone from a registry examines the pup-pies or their parents.

Bottom line: How should you pro-ceed to shop for a puppy? Choose abreeder who has a commitment to aparent or regional breed club. Stick tothe Big Three registries. Be patient, doyour homework, ask lots of questions—and caveat emptor! —Anne L. Legge;[email protected]; AmericanBloodhound Club website: blood-hounds.org

BorzoiThe Finer Points of JudgingBorzoi

Recently I had the opportunity tojudge a very high-quality entry at

a specialty here in the United States. While I was judging, I was sure peo-

ple were thinking, What the heck is thisjudge looking at, when he put up all differentstyles of Borzoi for his final winners?

This certainly must have seemed truefrom outside the ring, but under myhands the finer points of our breed werewhat determined who won the classes,no matter what style the dogs were.

Beyond the general aspects of typethat make a great Borzoi a Borzoi—thesilhouette, head, coat, movement, andbreed character—there are severalthings that should be rewarded whenyou find them in your ring.

Silhouette, of course, is evident fromoutside the ring. There should alwaysbe a smooth outline that doesn’tchange shape whether the dog is stand-ing or moving—a flexible topline, withshoulders and hips neither sloping likethat of a German Shepherd nor high inthe rear. Tail-carriage should be anextension of the outline, with flowinglines from the tip of the nose to the tipof the tail.

Up close and personal, the headshould have a dark eye with an almondshape, soft in expression and not staring,bulging, or light in color. Teeth arelarge and strong, and there is a “U”rather than a “V” shape to the under-jaw. The ears should be fine and heldback in a rose—not heavy or coarse tothe touch, but small and flexible andwith a true rose shape. Ear shape can behidden by coat or a clever handler whoholds the ears back; if while assessing adog you are unsure, ask the handler tolet go of the ears to see their shape andhow they lie on the back of head. Theyshould not be low and heavy.

One thing not always evident fromoutside the ring is the prosternum,which should be in front of the pointof shoulder, not sunken or “cathedral.”Shoulders should be well laid back, nothigh on the neck, splayed, or rotateddown around the rib cage. A generalrule is two or three fingers between thewithers; anything more should give youpause.

Brisket should be deep, to the elbow,accompanied by well-sprung ribs and agradual and evident tuck-up to theloin. Stifles are well bent, but not overlyso. A dog sinking in the rear or onewho cannot stand with his hocks per-pendicular to the ground is not whatour standard expects. Hocks should below! Not simply trimmed to appearshort. High hocks and weak pasternsare both undesirable, and both are par-

ticularly detrimental to function in thefield.

The tail should reach to the hock,and preferably well beyond. A short tailis incorrect just as much as a curl orkink. Foot timing, which I have men-tioned in previous columns, is all partof what balance should be in a good-moving Borzoi.

When you see the finer things in thebreed, reward those traits regardless ofwhat style the dog appears to be. Useyour hands, not just your eyes. A goodBorzoi should feel as good as theylook—and sometimes even better, ashappened to me at this very assignment.

From outside the ring, just what wasI doing with all those different styles? Ifonly your eyes could see what myhands could feel! —Jon Steele, [email protected]; Borzoi Club of Americawebsite: borzoiclubofamerica.org

DachshundsFour Fundamentals Revisited

While perusing through the fourthrevision of The Complete

Dachshund, by Milo Denlinger, Ichanced upon a short article titled“Four Fundamentals,” written by AlbertE. Van Court. This revision was done inthe late 1950s and reflects Van Court’sobservations of the change of emphasison various aspects of the Dachshund bythe breeders in his day.

He felt that by attempting to pro-duce a larger dog, a smaller dog, a bet-ter front, a better head, or a betterwhatever, breeders sometimes forgotfour basic fundamentals that are neces-sary to have a quality dog.

Some may have attained their desiredgoal in improving one particular part ofthe dog but, in so doing, had lost basicfundamentals which he identified astype, balance, temperament, and condition.

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It appears that not much has changedover the years, for type is still not aneasy concept to explain or to under-stand. Van Court felt that for aDachshund to have type, he must beendowed with a proper head, neck,backline, body, and outline, which clas-sifies him immediately as the correctexample of what the experiencedbreeder demands as a correct specimen.

If the head is not correct, if the neckis too short, if the backline is not level,if the body is not developed and of suf-ficient length, if angulation (front andrear) is lacking, then the whole dogloses that eye-filling appeal which per-fect type demands. It is hard for aDachshund to have good type withouta good head and a true Dachshundexpression. A short neck, shelly middle-piece, or improper angulation alsoremoves that dog from being classed astypical.

A Dachshund must have balance. Onepart should not be overdeveloped to apoint where the symmetry of thewhole is destroyed. An example mightbe that if a well-developed forechestwith properly angulated shoulders arepaired with underdeveloped, poorlyangulated hindquarters, the desired bal-ance is lost. All parts should form asymmetrical whole.

Another basic fundamentals is a goodtemperament. A Dachshund who istimid, irritable, or snappy or who is notalert should be penalized. Van Courtcites that the line in the standard thatsays that a Dachshund should be clever,lively, and courageous to the point ofrashness is too often forgotten. The realDachshund is joyful, happy, and alert.He is not a plodder or a dullard.

Condition was also important to VanCourt. He observed that a dog in fullbloom is in good health, and the dog’snobility and elegance are enhanced ifthe dog is exhibited with a shiny, well-conditioned, radiant coat that coversfirm muscles and flesh.

VanCourt noted that movement is agreat exposer of virtues and faults. Poorangulation prevents good movement.His method for studying a Dachshund

was that he preferred to study aDachshund more from the viewpointof virtues than faults. He said that hedid not mean that serious faults shouldbe overlooked; he acknowledged thatmost dogs have a few faults, but somehave so much type and quality that thevirtues overshadow the faults.Conversely, a dog with only negligiblefaults may never be a top dog because itlacks type, balance, or elegance. The dogwho does not rise above mediocritycan usually blame his plight not somuch on his faults, but more on hislack of virtues.

The article ends with the statement,“The perfect dog does not exist, but agreat dog, if shown fearlessly undermany judges, will find his proper placeat the top, and you will always find thisgreat dog having type, balance, andsound temperament.”

In his closing statement he omittedcondition, which he had stated as oneof the basic fundamentals. He wouldagree that condition is a very importantfactor that goes into the making of atop winner.

There is really nothing new or earth-shattering about the basics that werepresented in this article, yet it is alwayshelpful to review these principles. Oftenit is easy to become so caught up in ourown showing agenda and breeding pro-gram that we lose sight of the importantguidelines that should be followed inorder to produce Dachshunds as consis-tently as possible who are fine examplesof the breed. —Ann Gordon,[email protected]; Dachshund Club ofAmerica website: dachshund-dca.org

American FoxhoundsSocialization, Socialization,Socialization

Whether home companion, showdog or performance dog, early

socialization and mental conditioning isa must for American Foxhoundpuppies.

Socialization methods and adviceabound in books and on the Internet.Many studies have shown that it is crit-ical to handle puppies regularly from

the earliest age. Once their eyes areopen, an easy and fun socializationexercise is simply to get down on thefloor and play with the puppies. Myhusband is great about letting thebabies crawl all over him. It’s somethingboth he and the puppies enjoy—although he’s gotten a few “piercedears” in the process.

And I know that I’m not the onlyone who sings to my puppies. I evenmake up special lyrics to familiar songsfor my entertainment as much as theirs.

Tiny ones can be started on thegrooming table as soon as their eyes areopen. I keep in the puppy room a ring-side table used for toy breeds, so it iseasy to pop each baby on the table afew times a day for a few seconds at atime. Once they are eating solid food, atasty treat, such as a little piece ofcheese—and a big helping of praise—can help to instill positive memories ofthe table that may help make futuregrooming times more pleasant for all.

We host “meet the puppies” partiesfor each litter, inviting friends and fam-ily to come and greet the new arrivals.Since we don’t have children at home,young guests are particularly welcome.We hold the party when the puppiesare between 6 and 8 weeks old. There isalways an ex-pen with shelter availableso the puppies can have frequent breaksbetween play and affection sessions. Ofcourse, we keep a close eye on bothhuman and canine little ones to ensurethat everyone is “playing nice.”

Long walks, runs, or any type offorced activity isn’t recommended forgrowing bones. However, a short strollaround the neighborhood or at the parkis another good way for puppies tomake new friends. I know many peoplewho also like to take their puppies topet supply stores that welcome four-legged customers. This is another goodway to meet new people—all under-taken once the appropriate vaccinationshave been administered.

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so we are careful to treat these babiesespecially gently and encourage ratherthan force them to experience—andultimately enjoy—new situations.Taking time to learn what your puppyloves and using that as a reward is atime-proven method of reinforcing“brave” behavior.

Of course, taking show prospects tohandling classes as soon as they are oldenough is important. However, if youdon’t have a class nearby, playing dogshow with a friend or family memberto act as “judge” is effective when cou-pled with other activities where yourpuppy can encounter strange peopleand dogs.

Whatever the method you choose,early and regular socialization—alongwith teaching of basic manners—willhelp your American Foxhound growinto a stable and happy companion. —Julie Lux, [email protected];American Foxhound Club website:americanfoxhoundclub.org

English FoxhoundsA Rare Treasure

Have you ever found a needle in ahaystack? Maybe looked down

into a patch of grass, to find a four-leafclover staring back at you? Rarities inlife are a treasured find. I consider myhouse an abundance of treasures; I livewith rarities, the English Foxhound.

The English Foxhound has been laston the list of popularity, or registrationnumbers, for the AKC—in 2006, thebreed was 155th of 155 breeds; and in2010, 167th of 167 registered breeds. In2011 the breed was ranked 171st of 173AKC breeds.

Even the newly adopted rare breedsto the AKC rank farther up the list ofregistration statistics than the EnglishFoxhound. An AKC all-breed confor-mation show may average 1,200 ormore entries, with an occasional one orhandful of English Foxhounds in atten-dance. The English Foxhound Club ofAmerica national specialty may have 15to 30 entries at its annual show.However on a positive note, theMasters of Foxhounds Association of

America will average 90 to 100 EnglishFoxhounds with recognized packs inattendance at the organization’s annualVirginia Foxhound show.

Members of the breed’s AKC parentclub are often questioned about thebreed’s rarity and low registration num-bers. There are mixed concerns andfeelings among the small populationregarding the breed’s popularity andfuture. Although rare in the AKC, theEnglish Foxhound retains a strong pres-ence in the Master of the FoxhoundAssociation, MFHA. There remain afew full English Foxhound huntingpacks within the United States, andthey are also seen hunting mixedwithin many American and Crossbredpacks.

Having traveled around the EastCoast with English Foxhounds, theirrare numbers remain a mystery to me.The breed stands out in a crowd with abeautiful, regal appearance thatdemands attention. People approach thehounds amazed and taken back to learnthey are English Foxhounds, exclaimingthat they are beautiful dogs and hadnever seen one before. More than thebreed as defined, every EnglishFoxhound has individual characteristicsand behaviors that will help make hima successful companion—and they arealso characteristics that can make him achallenge to live with or to train for aparticular performance venue.

Through the domestic dog’s devel-opment with man the species hasshown more behavioral and morpho-logical variation than any other landmammal. The English Foxhound, hav-ing been bred to hunt by scent inpacks, will make working with thebreed a challenge. Paired with the rightowner and training method, theEnglish Foxhound has been successfulin agility, obedience, rally obedience,and tracking as well as the conforma-tion ring. With their teddy-bear per-sonalities, the breed can excel as ther-apy dogs and as house companions.

Even with strong instincts to followtheir noses, in the long run the EnglishFoxhound is a dog—Canis lupus famil-

iaris—with the same characteristics ofmost dogs in terms of needing to beloved and craving human companion-ship. While attending a canine event, ifyou meet an English Foxhound amongthe many entries, revel in the momentof your treasured find, and get to knowan English Foxhound. —Kris Eckard,[email protected]; EnglishFoxhound Club of America:akc.org/breeds/english_foxhound

Ibizan HoundsA Lifetime in Ibizans

When I was young, in 1973, andlooking for the perfect dog for

myself, I narrowed it down to either anIbizan Hound—a very rare breed at thetime—or a white Bull Terrier.

Well, I wrote to one of the fewbreeders of Ibizans, Mrs. Bobbee Preuin Maine, and to a Bull Terrier breederin Pennsylvania. I did not hear backfrom the Ibizan inquiry, but I did fromthe Bull Terrier breeder. I bought alovely little white Bull Terrier bitch andthought myself lucky. I was looking fora pet. No thoughts on breeding, and Ihad never seen a dog show.

When all seemed settled, I got a let-ter from a nephew of Mrs. Preu. Shehad died and left him with 20-someIbizans. He offered one to me for free. Ijust had to pay shipping, which at thattime was about 30 dollars.

The little pinto bitch arrived, prettybut a bit frightened. I had never seen asighthound before. This bitch Ambergave her name to what would becomemy bloodline.

I had a list of dogs and new ownersfrom the estate of Mrs. Preu. I con-tacted the owners and the IbizanHound club. I was invited to a clubmeeting and a match. The first IbizanHound Club of the U.S. met in my liv-ing room.

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the frontier days.When I realized that Amber was

breed-worthy, I went in search for themore angular Mallorcan type of Ibizanthat so moved me. I found the lastBelmonte male and have linebred onhim ever since. I have bred conservativelyabout once in every five years. I am cur-rently retired from breeding.

I enjoyed all the shows, loved meetingall the dog people, and especially lovedthe lure coursing. What keeps me inIbizans, however, is their unique qualities.Their effervescent beauty that must beseen in action. There is nothing thatmoves me or moves quite like an Ibizan.The magical floating movement, theawe-inspiring leaps. The airs aboveground! They leap so effortlessly andappear to hover. They are also loving (ifsomewhat distracted) companions. Theymake wonderful housedogs if givenplenty of time to exercise in a large, safespace.

Ibizans get along with other dogs ingeneral, but particularly they love eachother. I generally keep five or more atany time. They play nicely with my Pugs,as with my large hound-Shepherd mix.They love people, sometimes too much!

I am not the best of trainers. Ibizanscan be naughty, especially when young,but they are generally so good-spiritedabout it that you cannot get angry.

It takes a special kind of person to livewith the sighthounds, especially Ibizans.They consider themselves your equals.There is never a dull moment with themaround.

I cannot imagine life without anIbizan Hound. —Nan Kilgore Little,[email protected]; IbizanHound of the United States website:ihcus.org

Irish Wolfhounds

This month we revisit the followingcolumn on the importance to the

breeder of establishing an excellentfemale line.

*Beginner’s Luck “You should really give some

thought to adding compost mix and

making the holes larger,” I advised myneighbor, who had bare-root roses stillin their colorful boxes strategicallyplaced up and down her driveway. “Oh,I only have an hour before I leave foran engagement,” she replied, as she pro-ceeded to drop each rose, box and all,into its hole. Imagine my surprise nextspring to look out my kitchen windowand see a display to rival the famousHuntington Gardens.

Most of us who have been in dogsfor any length of time can tell a similarstory of the novice breeder who man-ages to come up with the coveted Bestin Show dog in their first litter. Uponcareful study, however, it becomesapparent that their success is due not tobeginner’s luck, but to the work ofthose who have gone before them—nodifferent than my neighbor, who justhappened by chance to select plantsfrom one of the great nurseries.

When pursuing success in breedingdogs, there is no substitute for hardwork, and there is nothing more neces-sary in that endeavor than establishing agreat female line. “Great bitches comefrom other great bitches” was the adviceof my mentor, Alma J. Starbuck. And sheknew of what she spoke, having pro-duced one famous brood bitch afteranother that left an enviable record forAmbleside, both in the show ring andwhelping box.

Mrs. Florence Nagle, of England,whose Sulhamstead Irish Wolfhoundsheld a unique place in the Wolfhoundworld, had this to say in an article onbreeding:

“Having obtained a well-made bitch,absolutely sound, with good powerfulhindquarters, whose dam and grand-dam are, if possible, the same, mate herto the best dog you can find who is par-ticularly good in any points in whichyour bitch is a bit weak. I like to line-breed to any really good hounds, as aviolent outcross is not so likely to besatisfactory, as one brings in unknownfactors. In my opinion, the bitch is byfar the more important, though onedoes get some outstanding sires thatproduce good stock from almost any

bitch. However, if your bitch comesfrom a good line of first-class hounds,you cannot go far wrong.”

In the selection of a foundation bitch,it is better to take a companion puppyfrom an outstanding, established linethan a show prospect with a pedigreecontaining nothing but a mix of unre-lated individuals. To do so allows theamateur, with limited resources, toprofit from the arduous study andresearch already done by the breeder ofthat line, whose intimate knowledge ofthe ancestors and family characteristicsallows him or her to make skilled deci-sions in the selection of breeding stock.For the novice to be able to build uponsuch a breeding program leaves little tochance in his first generation.

Dr. Braxton B. Sawyer, in his semi-nars, always suggested careful selectionwhen choosing a brood bitch, and listedthree points of investigation: the indi-vidual herself, her pedigree, and theprogeny (this is where the “horizontalpedigree” of siblings, aunts and unclesgains importance). Because the broodbitch’s window of opportunity todemonstrate what her bank of geneswill produce is so much more limitedby the number of offspring as comparedto the stud dog, great care should betaken in her selection.

A great brood bitch becomes thejewel in your crown. She carries yourhopes for the future, nourishes and caresfor the puppies upon their arrival, andduring those early, critical weeks sheimprints them for a lifetime as sheteaches them how to live in the worldthey will inhabit. The dam may onlycontribute one-half of the chromo-somes, but her influence is far morereaching when you consider that shehelps shape the puppies’ character. Thisis why it is so critical to breed onlyfrom bitches with solid temperaments,as the puppies take their cues from theirmother as she interacts with humans.

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Encyclopedia, when he wrote: “In the breeding of IrishWolfhounds,

the same principles apply as in thebreeding of all other dogs, namely, onlyto breed from the best possible strainavailable, and from only the soundest ofthe breed. As regards the bitch, thewriter is strongly of opinion that onlybitches of well-matured age should beused, as Wolfhounds do not reach matu-rity till two years old; also they shouldonly be bred from once in the year, and,for choice, a spring litter should beaimed at, so that the whelps may have allthe summer before them, to enablethem to get through all their puppy ail-ments with everything in their favor; asonce over the first six months they arestrong and hardy and better able towithstand any disease such as distemper.”

Regarding the choice of the bitch, hecontinues:

“The writer believes, with ColonelGarnier, that the following rules are thecorrect ones to recognize, that quality(nervous development, vigour, energyand character) is very much moredependent on the dam than on the sire.Bone or size, on the contrary, is far moredependent on the sire.”

After listing color and coat under thesire’s influence, Captain Graham con-cludes: “Muscular development andgeneral form is chiefly dependent on thedam.”

After observing the resulting progenyfrom hundreds of matings in the past60 years, I would acknowledge that the“rules” set forth are surprisingly accu-rate more times than not. Great sizeand bone will be found carried downin a strong tail-male line of ancestorswith great size and substance, whileoutstanding-quality puppies are sure tohave behind them a tail-female line ofgrand, first-rate bitches. —Lois J.Thomasson, [email protected]; IrishWolfhound Club of America website:iwclubofamerica.org

Norwegian ElkhoundsBest Friends

Aman named Baldr and his bestfriend, Takki, were hiking in the

beautiful mountains of Norway. Takki, aNorwegian elghund, occasionally raisedhis head, sensing an elg nearby. Thedog’s outstanding hunting instinct wasapparent, but so was his dedication tohis beloved master.

All of a sudden it occurred to Baldrthat he had died, and that Takki hadbeen dead as well for several years.However, he had no choice but to keepon trekking. As he and his dog reacheda clearing in the forest, he saw a build-ing, all aglow with shining lights andglitter. A man dressed for battle wasstanding in front of the building.

“We’re lost,” Baldr said to the man.“Where are we?”

“This is Valhalla,” said the man.“Come on in and rest. But leave yourdog outside.”

As tired as they were, Baldr was notgoing anywhere without Takki. So henodded to the man, and he and Takkicontinued their hike up the mountain.

Just when Baldr thought he couldnot take another step, the most beauti-ful building he had ever seen came intoview. A beautiful tree, Glasir, reveredamong gods and man, stood alone infront of the edifice. The roof of thebuilding was tiled with gilded shields.The inside was ornately decorated withshields and an unbelievable wainscotingmade of spears. Shining swords pro-vided a golden light for the banquetsheld in honor of the fallen heroes intheir afterlife.

There were 540 doors, each onewide enough for 800 heroes to marchthrough—something they did eachmorning, reliving their heroic battles.After a hardy breakfast, the heroestrained until midday and then returnedto the building to rest.

As Baldr stood gazing at the beautifulbuilding, a man came running, apolo-gizing for not being outside to greetBaldr and Takki when they first arrived.

“We’re lost,” said Baldr. “Where arewe?”

“This is Valhalla,” said the man.“Odin is inside, leading us in our dailysword practice. We’re almost finished.”

Baldr was confused. “But on our way

up here, we passed another buildingthat a man said was Valhalla.”

“Oh,” said the man. “That wasn’tValhalla.That’s where Odin sends thosewarriors who died but who had notlived according to the word of Thor.Some call it Helvete.”

“My name is Baldr, and my bestfriend here is Takki,” began Baldr, withhis dog sitting obediently beside him.“We’re tired, and we need something toeat and drink.”

The man motioned for one of thevalkyries to tend to the needs of Baldrand his dog. After they ate, drank, andrested a bit, Baldr went out to thankthe man who was so kind to them.

“Excuse me!” he called to the man.“Doesn’t it upset you when those peo-ple down there use the name Valhallawhen they are really living in Helvete?”

“No,” said the gatekeeper. “Actually,Odin is very pleased, because it helps uswhen they detain those folks whowould leave their best friends behind.”

Farvel. —Dr. Nina P. Ross,[email protected]; NorwegianElkhound Association of America web-site: neaa.net

Otterhounds

In the guest column that follows,Reed Pomeroy describes a census

project for the breed. Reed may bereached via e-mail [email protected].

Something Wiki’d This WayComes

Around the time of the 2012Westminster Kennel Club dog show,the online Otterhound community wasin the midst of discussing the endan-gered status of the breed. This becamefurther discussed after the broadcast,when the Otterhound’s scarcity wasmentioned during on-air commentary.

One of the questions central to thediscussion was, “Just how manyOtterhounds are there?”

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the database is somewhat cumbersometo utilize as a census of living membersof the breed.

It occurred to me that in a breedsuch as this one, the collective knowl-edge of the Otterhound breeders andowners could be tapped to produce acensus or snapshot of the breed as itexists at present.

My general knowledge told me that awiki is a website that can be edited orcontributed to by a wide range of indi-viduals. With nothing much more than ageneral idea, I searched for and arrived atWikispaces.com.

After some education on the subject, Ifelt that it was exactly the thing I had inmind. I obtained a (free) license to createa wiki, named it otterhounds.wikispaces.com,and started to envision how to make useof this concept to tally Otterhounds.

My first thought was to obtain andinsert a map of some sort where eachcontributor could graphically locateknown Otterhounds with an electronicpushpin. Perhaps a map such as the typeused by Google or another web searchtool could be inserted.

The more I considered the idea, how-ever, the less ideal it seemed. Sure, itwould provide an accurate picture ofwhere dogs were living, but perhaps tooaccurate a picture. In today’s world, manydog owners have developed a heightenedsense of security regarding their dogs. Amap would also tend to represent clustersof dogs as an unreadable clump whilealso leaving vast stretches of the graphicunoccupied—not necessarily a bad thingin presenting data, but perhaps not themost user friendly.

I settled on a simple text document.Obtaining an alphabetical list of the U.S.states, under “Wisconsin” I inserted myOtterhound’s call name, registered name,and my community’s name.

I then posted on Otterhound e-maillists regarding my “census project” andappealed to the fancy to identify knownliving North American Otterhounds. Ialso suggested that since the site was opento all, its flexibility could be useful forothers.

Otterhound folk began listing dogs and

spreading the news. As of this writing, thecommunity has identified 311Otterhounds within North America. Theinternational community has added tothe project, and at present we have identi-fied 80 Otterhounds in 10 additionalcountries. Contributors are still identify-ing a few (as of yet) unlisted hounds, andthere are several litters recently born.Their respective breeders have mentionedintentions of following up listing individ-ual puppies as they leave for permanenthomes.

All in all, I’d have to say that this hasbeen a very interesting and eye-openingexperience for me, and I believe for theOtterhound world as a whole. —R.P.

Many thanks, Reed—not only forwriting this interesting column, but alsofor initiating this census project. As westruggle with the future of our breed, it’stremendously helpful to know howmany hounds we have living today. —Becky Van Houten, [email protected];Otterhound Club of America website:clubs.akc.org/ohca

Petits BassetsGriffons Vendéens

Megan Esherick , our guestcolumnist, has had PBGVs since

1990. Her dogs have proven theirversatility, earning conformationchampionships, MACHs, VersatileCompanion Dog titles, and parent-clubMaster Hunter titles. Megan works asthe program director at CaninePartners for Life, a nonprofit service-dog organization.

The Versatile PBGVAt the 2012 PBGVCA national spe-

cialty, PBGVs and their owners com-peted not only in conformation, butalso in agility, obedience, and rally. Twodays of specialty trials were offered foreach of these activities.

The week began with agility, whichwas held at a local training facility. Tendogs were entered, with a total of 26runs each day. Despite some weather-related challenges, there were 13 totalqualifying runs. High in Trial each daywas MACH Clancy’s Capsaicin Rush,

VCD2, RAE, OF PCMH. At the host hotel, obedience and

rally classes were offered for two days aswell. Unfortunately there were noqualifiers in the regular obedienceclasses, resulting in no High in Trialaward. However, there were qualifyingscores earned in the optional titlingobedience classes and most of the rallyentries qualified.

PBGVs are not often thought of asthe first choice for a serious perform-ance competitor. In fact, at past nation-als the companion-event classes haveoften been viewed as less important orserious than the conformation classesand seemingly were sometimes enteredwith little or no advance preparation. Iam pleased to report that this is nolonger the case. It was evident thatevery performance dog and handlerteam competing this year had put agreat deal of time into preparing forthe event, and on a given day I believethat any of the dogs entered could havequalified in their respective classes. It isalso interesting to note that many ofthe same dogs competed in multipleevents over the course of the nationalspecialty, and that a high percentage ofthe dogs entered in the companionevents were also titled in conformationand hunt tests.

For a dog to successfully compete inmultiple activities with different physi-cal and mental requirements over thecourse of just a few days, a great deal ofpreparation must occur first. Thispreparation begins with the breeder.Selecting a puppy for agility or obedi-ence training is not all that differentfrom selecting a show prospect. In fact,a puppy with structural faults that makehim unsuitable for the show ring islikely to be at increased risk of injuryor fatigue in the performance ring aswell. The book Structure in Action: TheMaking of a Durable Dog, by PatHastings, gives many examples of theeffect of conformation on a dog’s abil-ity to perform. Along with excellentconformation, the ideal performancedog should be kept at a high level ofphysical fitness in order to meet the


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demands of each sport.Temperament is another important

factor to consider when choosing a dogfor performance events. Scenthoundswere bred to work somewhat inde-pendently in the hunting field, but themost useful hunting dog is also cooper-ative with his pack and handler. Thissense of cooperation is an importantquality for an enjoyable working rela-tionship with a PBGV. —M.E.

Thank you, Megan, for your insightand expertise. —Kitty Steidel, [email protected]; Petit Basset GriffonVendéen Club of America website:PBGVCA.com

Pharaoh HoundsBreeding Requires a Depth ofKnowledge

Recently I was contacted by aperson who had bought a puppy

from me in the past. I will call him Mr.X. His puppy is now full grown, and hewants an additional Pharaoh Hound.This situation is quite common,because with Pharaohs, like potatochips, one is never enough.

What did surprise me was that heasked if I had a puppy bitch available,and if so, whether she would be of the“right” bloodlines for breeding to hisdog.

Red flags went up in my mindimmediately. This man wanted to startbreeding Pharaohs. Other than owningand loving his dog and giving him anexcellent home, Mr. X has no back-ground in Pharaohs, except perhapshaving read some literature about thebreed. He has never shown any interestin showing his dog, although he has avery good specimen. He did not wishto join the Pharaoh Hound Club ofAmerica, which could offer him someeducation regarding the breed and thestandard, but he was not inclined to gofurther. My daughter and I encouragedhim to show the dog and offered tohelp him start training and exhibitingthe dog, but that did not seem to be onhis agenda. I was disappointed, but afterall, the dog has a wonderful home, andthat is foremost.

When he called we had a lengthyconversation, during which I empha-sized the importance of having a depthof knowledge of a breed before evenconsidering breeding. If Mr. X cannotevaluate his own dog, how can he thinkof breeding a bitch, just because hethinks her pedigree is “right”? I toldhim that first he must learn and under-stand the breed’s standard and how toapply it in assessing any PharaohHound. How can he breed correctdogs (to the standard) if he doesn’tunderstand what he is looking at?

Had Mr. X wanted to become amember of the Pharaoh Hound Clubof America, he would have had to signthe PHCA Code of Ethics in order tojoin. Just as the breed’s standard is ablueprint for the ideal Pharaoh Hound,the PHCA Code of Ethics is a blue-print for the ideal ethical behavior ofclub members in all aspects of owning,breeding, showing, and selling PharaohHounds.

The Code of Ethics would haveshown Mr. X that there are require-ments that breeders must meet and thatby adhering to the Code he could havemade an excellent program for intelli-gent and humane breeding practicesand sales of puppies.

I hope that my conversation withhim did not fall on deaf ears. It isextremely important to the welfare andfuture of our breed that serious breed-ers discourage from breeding thoseprospective breeders who though wellmeaning are lacking in knowledge.These people can do great damage toour breed, from producing poor speci-mens to selling Pharaoh puppies tohomes that are not appropriate thebreed. This last can lead to Pharaohslosing their homes and ending up inshelters or worse, unless they are fortu-nate enough to come to the attentionof Pharaoh Hound Club of AmericaRescue. It can be a long, sad story forPharaoh Hounds produced by unin-formed breeders.

To serious breeders: Have youchecked with the owners of yourgrown puppies lately? You might find

some surprises. —Mrs. Rita LaventhallSacks, [email protected]; PharoahHound Club of America website: ph-club.org

SalukisTail Injuries: The BandageBattle

The wagging tail—the visiblebarometer of a dog’s emotions—

can be as hard to bandage and heal as itis to prevent it from moving.

When Naseem’s owner, BrendaJohansson, discovered a small, grayishlump near his tail-tip, her years ofdoggy experience and nursing back-ground told her it might just be an old-age cyst or the result of roughhousing,Naseem being a very active Saluki at9½ years. She carefully made note ofthe lump’s dimensions.

One week later, it had quadrupled insize and was now wine-colored. Thevet confirmed what Brenda had sus-pected: The mass had to be removedimmediately.

To prevent metastasis, three to fourinches of tail would have to be ampu-tated. The next day, Naseem was admit-ted for surgery, and by then the masshad doubled and was bleeding. Sad thatNaseem would lose part of his beautifultail, Brenda and her husband, Len, wereglad that their worry would be over. Orso they thought.

The surgery went well, and Naseemwent home with the remaining two-thirds of his tail in a pressure dressing.While he wore a stiff collar to preventchewing, that first bandage lasted onlyfour hours, and Naseem’s unauthorizedremoval of it began a marathon ofrebandaging with different techniquesand materials to find something thatwould stay. Brenda and Len never couldfind the torn-off bandages but weredetermined to be more stubborn thanNaseem.

The lab results came back as feared:The lump was a cutaneous heman-giosarcoma. The loss of a couple inchesof tail and their growing bandagebudget seemed a fair trade for stoppingthe cancer.


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The bandage battle continued.Suture removal was eight days post-op,and Brenda and Len congratulatedthemselves on making it to this pointand relaxed—until hours later, whenNaseem licked open the wound andexposed the white tip of the bone.

Tails are difficult to heal, as they areat the extreme end of the circulatorysystem and do not get the same amountof nutrients, oxygen, and metabolicwaste removal as the rest of the body.Their options were to let the tail try toheal as is, with increased scarring andgreat risk of infection, or it could beamputated further. Given Naseem’stenacity at wound-licking, neitherchoice was hopeful.

Suggestions poured in from friends: “Use a plastic hair-curler to shield

the tail-tip while allowing air circula-tion.” (This wasn’t a bad idea.)

“Keep him dopey with tranquilizersso that he won’t bother the tail.” (Thiswas hardly practical for two weeks.)

“Have you tried a honey dressing?”Wait a minute … what was that last

one?Treating wounds with simple honey

goes back to antiquity, but modernresearch has demonstrated that honeycan have an antimicrobial effect againstbacteria and fungi. Some studies sug-gest that honey also invigoratesimmune-cell activity. It was certainlyeasy to apply and inexpensive. WithBrenda’s nursing experience, all thismade good sense—and their vetapproved of the treatment.

A dog’s body has amazing recupera-tive powers if given the right circum-stances. Within two days of the honeytreatments (which were very messy),the open wound was closing, andNaseem became more comfortablewith his bandage. Two weeks later, histail was completely healed, and therewere no more surgeries.

Naseem outlived his tail cancer butsadly died later that year—leaving anunusual legacy for his owners. Brendatells me that she and Len smile whenthey discover Naseem’s missing tailbandages hidden in unusual places on

their property. —Brian Patrick Duggan,[email protected]; Saluki Club ofAmerica website: salukiclub.org

Scottish DeerhoundsBreeders Panel 28

Following is another set of responsesfor the Breeders Panel, this from

Margaret Sudekum, of FitzhughDeerhounds in Ada, Michigan.

1. When and where did you see your firstDeerhound?

The first Deerhound I ever saw wasthe photo in the AKC breed book in1974. It took me another year to find areal Deerhound, at a dog show inGrand Rapids, where Tom and MarieSmythe had two of their UtkintonDeerhounds.

2. When and where did you get your firstDeerhound?

I got my first Deerhound from FranSmith and Wendy Fast, in 1981, fromthe Dhu Mohr “L” litter, but I wasn’table to keep her. Then in 1982 I tookin Dufault Trellyn for two months untilI found her a home. At last, in the fallof 1982 I got my first all-my-very-owndeerhound, Dhu Mohr NevinAlgonkian (whelped 5/6/82, Ch.Lehigh Innes O’Dhu Mohr x Ch.Agnes Lynn Algonkian, bred by MelvinKangas of Algonkian Deerhounds).

3. What attracted you to Deerhounds?I have often said, “past-life memories”

… I’m not sure, but I was always lookingfor them! I was looking for a tall dog thatwas athletic. Wolfhounds were too heavy.I wanted elegance.

4. When did you whelp your first litter, andwho were sire and dam?

7/26/1985. The dam was my Ch.Pibroch Victoria of Fitzhugh, CD, FCh,and the sire was Ch. Lehigh Hawthornof Whitegate.

5. How many Deerhound litters have youbred?

Nine litters.6. When did you whelp your most recent

litter, and who were the sire and dam?8/25/2006. The sire was DC

Utkinton Fitzhugh Talon, SC, and thedam was Ch. Pennant’s Portia at Witsend.

7. What’s the largest number of

Deerhounds you’ve had at home on a semi-permanent basis?

Seven adults.What number of Deerhounds do you

usually have at home or prefer to have athome?

I prefer to have at least four. I oftenhave six.

9. How many Deerhounds do you haveat home right now?

Today, five adults. Next week, fiveadults and two pups (one to grow outthe pup I will keep).

10. Which of your Deerhounds wouldyou consider the most famous or best knownof those you have bred?

DC Utkinton Fitzhugh Tiarnan, SC(whelped 4/29/01, Ch. Utkinton Obanx Fitzhugh Gwyneth, SC). Tiarnan’swins include Winners Dog at the 2002national specialty; ASFA lure-coursingBest in Field at the 2003 national spe-cialty; Award of Merit at the 2005national specialty; Award of Merit atthe 2006 national specialty; ASFA lurecoursing Field Champion Stake winnerat the 2007 national specialty; BestVeteran Dog at the 2009 national spe-cialty; and ASFA and AKC lure-cours-ing Veteran Stake winner at the 2010national specialty and winner of the 9-plus years Veteran Dog class.

Follow-up questions:1. What have been your priorities when

planning a breeding? (name three, in orderof importance to you)

Conformation; temperament; andhunting keenness.

2. What have been your priorities in con-formation? (name the three qualities youvalue most, and the three attributes you findmost unpleasing)

The three qualities I value most areoverall body outline—must have goodshoulder layback, topline, and bend ofstifle; good substance (the ability tocarry good weight and have goodbone); and dark coat—not overcoated(as many of the pale grays are).

I dislike hockiness; poor, timid tem-perament (I know it’s not conforma-tion, but it is so important to me); andstraight shoulders and/or stifles.

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WhippetsA Great National-SpecialtyShow Site

Finding a suitable show siteanywhere in the country that can

accommodate a large national specialtyis a daunting task. The AmericanWhippet Club regional chairpersonMrs. Judy Lowther found a gem whenshe secured the Sawmill Creek Resortin Huron, Ohio, for our 2012 nationalevents. Held in April, the specialty wasa smashing success due in no small partto the accommodations.

This resort had been used in 2011for the English Cocker Spaniel national,and then, after the Whippets, it hostedthe Cardigan Welsh Corgi and theVizsla nationals. Show chairs would bewell advised to consider this locationfor their club’s event.

The easily accessible Sawmill CreekResort comprises 236 acres of water-front property on the shores of LakeErie. The property includes a full-ser-vice hotel with 240 beautiful rooms

and suites in an upscale but casual lodgetheme. It features an 18-hole TomFazio–designed golf course, indoor andoutdoor pools, tennis and volleyballcourts, and several restaurants andshops, and the entire campus sits nextto a 500-acre nature preserve.

In addition to golfing, for those inthe family who might be seeking non-doggy activities there are also beaches,bike and kayak rentals, sport fishing onLake Erie, jet skiing, and winery tours,and Cedar Point Amusement Park isless than five miles away.

The amenities this site offers for anational specialty are just as impressive.The acreage is flat, open, and green andcan be used for outdoor activities suchas agility, hunt tests, and tracking, andfor any breed that prefers an outdoorcompetition under a tent.

The hotel even provided two largepaddock areas constructed of snow fenc-ing for trustworthy dogs to be turnedout to run and play. For Whippets andother breeds who prefer their conforma-tion competition indoors, the meetingand conference area offers 50,000 squarefeet of flexible space with a

ballroom/exhibition hall that is expand-able up to 16,000 square feet, with highceilings, folding walls, windows, and nat-ural lighting. These facilities are so hugethat it was suggested to me that smallernational clubs could even share the siteto reduce costs.

Best of all, the resort is very animalfriendly, a rarity in these times. This isprobably because the owner and CEO,Mr. Greg Hill, is an animal lover him-self, owner of 25 championship-levelcutting and reining horses, and he is theretired executive director of theNational Reining Horse Association.Hill loves animals and loves competingwith them at the highest level, so he“gets” us. This translated to the entirestaff, which welcomed us with warmhospitality.

If you are looking for a great place tohold a national or any other large spe-cialty, consider the Sawmill CreekResort—the American Whippet Clubdid, and it was one of our best nationalsever. —Phoebe J. Booth,[email protected]; American WhippetClub website: americanwhippetclub.net

AiredalesAiredales in Film and News

There is so much legislation and agreat deal of important health

news being reported on in mostAiredale newsletters, I thought it mightbe fun to just report on something in alighter vein here this month.

Most of you are aware of the famousAiredales who were owned by U.S.presidents—the Airedales of WoodrowWilson, Calvin Coolidge, WarrenHarding, and Theodore Roosevelt.Then there were those owned bycelebrities, such as Edgar RiceBurroughs’s Tarzan, John Wayne’s LittleDuke, Bo Derek’s Harum Scarum, andJohn Jacob Astor’s Kitty (who wentdown with the Titanic—a secondAiredale also drowned that night, butthe name is unknown.)

And an Airedale named Jack was

awarded the Victoria Cross for“Gallantry in the Field” during WorldWar I. I’m sure there have been manymore Airedales who exhibited strength,courage, and devotion who have beenunsung heroes as well.

But how many Airedales in themovies can you think of? Whenever Isee an Airedale in an old black-and-white film or any of the more recentones, I grab the phone and call myfriends to tell them, “Watch, quick!”

Here is a list of movies withAiredales in them that I have seen (I’msure there are more):

The Ballad of Hector, 101 Dalmatians,Mixed Nuts (with Steve Martin), TheBear, The Million Dollar Collar, Jack Frost,Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle,Butterfield 8 (with Elizabeth Taylor), BigTrouble, A Stolen Life (with Bette Davis),and last but not least, the independentfilm 5/25/77, soon to be released. (You

can see a trailer of the movie by goingto heartsofdorkness.com)

I’m sure many of you could addmore to this list, and it would be fun tohear from you.

I will try to get back to more seriousinformation in the future. If you haveany requests of topics you are interestedin, please send me an e-mail, and I willlook into your suggestions.

I hope you are all keeping cool—andI hope we get beautiful autumnweather for the great Montgomeryweekend. —Janet Johnson Framke,[email protected]; Airedale TerrierClub of America website: airedale.org

AmericanStaffordshire TerriersMentors and Being Mentored

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The American Staffordshire Terrier ismy breed of choice and has been for 15years. There is a lot of room for inter-pretation of our breed standard, whichhas never been revised since acceptancein 1936. This makes for quite a largevariety of styles and type within thebreed. If one can read between the linesof the breed standard written by dogmen so long ago, one can understandwhat the true meaning of what anAmStaff should be.

The dog men who wrote the stan-dard were also horsemen. Everyoneknew horses and horse lingo back then,so certain terminology was used inmany breed standards that the averageperson knew because they knew horses.These people didn’t take into accountthat in the future most of us wouldn’tknow horses and horse terminology.

This brings me to research and raisesa need to learn more about dogs andask questions of others. I recommendthat the interested dog person readbooks and attend seminars on caninestructure, movement, and breeding.These are wonderful tools that canteach any future breeder what it’s allabout. Understanding the fundamentalsof structure and movement will helpanyone understand their chosen breedbetter.

AmStaffs have what I call “common”dog structure overall. Within that com-mon structure, there are certain thingsyou need to tweak to make it an

AmStaff—for example, the standardcalls for an upright pastern, which willmake the upper arm a little shorterthan the shoulder blade to keep staticbalance; and the croup of an AmStaff issteeper than that of many breeds. Toreally make a dog an AmStaff, however,he must have the bone and substance tocreate the impression of “great strengthfor his size” and correct head size, pro-portions, and planes to give him properbreed type within that structure.

I feel that to excel in any breedingprogram, one should not only under-stand their breed of choice but alsoshould learn about other breeds andspeak with people in those breeds. Themore knowledge one has, the higherthe chances of success as an exhibitorand breeder.

When approaching someone formentoring, it’s best to keep an openmind and to ask many questions. Letthat “old-timer” do all the talking.Absorb as much as you can. Ask ques-tions about dogs from the past in yourpedigrees who you can only see in pic-tures. Find out what was good and badabout those dogs; keep that knowledgein the back of your brain for whenyou’re pairing up dogs, in order to bet-ter know what traits can show up in alitter. Ask multiple people their opin-ion; not everyone is going to remem-ber a dog the same way, and the moreinformation one can get, the better.

As a mentor, be patient with thoseasking for help in learning about yourbreed and breeding dogs, and helpthem learn to become good breederswith the knowledge you have obtainedover the years. Remember, you were intheir shoes once. —Karen Thomason,[email protected]; Staffordshire TerrierClub of America website: amstaff.org

Australian TerriersHow Many Is Too Many?

Dogs are like potato chips—you can’thave just one. A plaque with this

saying was given to me a couple yearsago, and it describes exactly how I feel.However I often ask myself, how manyis too many?

My significant other says I shouldkeep no more than a “six-pack.” It’s anarbitrary number, but how close is it toa true measure of my household maxi-mum density of dogs?

From experience I would say ittotally depends on breed choice andyour energy level. As an adult, my firstbreed was the Australian Shepherd.Three of them were all I could handle.Too big, and too much hair! I swept upenough hair each week to stuff a life-sized Australian Terrier doll—although,to be honest, a good-quality dog foodwould have reduced the hair-loss sig-nificantly. They were very high energyand needed to be worked almost con-stantly. To keep them content I neededto practice agility, obedience, or herd-ing, or take them trail riding on a dailybasis. At the time I loved them and thelifestyle, but it definitely was a lifestylefor (my) youth.

My next breed was a much-smallerJack Russell Terrier. I got the JackRussell bug one day after visiting afriend’s house. Her house was totalchaos, and then she yelled “Sit!”, and adozen little white butts hit the groundat once! I was so impressed that I hadto have one. OK, so chaos is the normfor this breed. But I did discover that ifyou cover my Jack with a blanket, hewon’t move—perfect when it’s time tosettle down for the night. One of thisbreed is enough for me. Even thoughhis hair loss didn’t match the volumelost by the shepherds, those little whitehairs tend to weave themselves into anytype of fabric they come in contactwith. His hair was minimal, however,compared to that left behind by thepack of hunting Beagles that once livedwith me, inside my house, for about sixyears. They were cute, and one at a timeeasy to handle, but overall not my breedof choice. Nine of them were definitelytoo many! If they were not run on aregular basis then they would do somereal damage.

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After the Beagle pack left with myex-husband, I got my second Aussie.He is the dog of my heart. He is soresponsive he seems to read my mind.Within a few more years I got a bitchwith a wiggle-butt and a true Aussiesmile.

Counting two of their puppies, Inow have five Aussies, the Jack, and aPomeranian my daughter talked meinto giving her. The Pom is more like acat in a dog’s body, so he doesn’t count!So I now have the specified “six-pack.”My backyard might look like a warzone from the six-pack endlessly hunt-ing moles—but I think I could handlea couple more.

Who knows … maybe they are“cheaper by the dozen.” —GraceCartwright, [email protected]; AustralianTerrier Club of America website: aus-tralianterrier.org

Bedlington Terriers“You Ain’t Nothin’ But aHound Dog …”

Most people are surprised to learnthat the Bedlington Terrier breed

was developed using a combination ofterrier and hound. Some so-calledexperts will have you believe theWhippet, a hound, was used toengender the Bedlington Terrier. This isonly theory at best. There are noarchives or manuscripts to support thistheory. Regardless of their unsourcedassumptions, so-called experts continueto write and record the introduction ofWhippet as factual Bedlington Terrierhistory.

No one really knows if the foundersadded the “poor man’s racehorse,” orWhippet, into the breeding of the“poor man’s working terrier,” orBedlington. The similar structures ofthe two breeds could have simply beenbased on separate selective breedingpractices. It is quite possible that thearchitects of the Bedlington Terrierselected dogs with longer legs, roachedtoplines, and lighter bone because they

were faster at catching prey than thedogs with shorter legs, flat toplines, andheavier bone. It is also possible theyfound the same to be true of dogs withsteeper shoulders, deeper briskets, anddefined tuck-ups. These desirableattributes were most likely added to thebreeding program. Back in the day, themanner of procreating a breed withspecific purpose by selective breedingwas commonsense. This origin seemsmore likely than the theory that abreed not fully developed until themid–19th century was used to developa breed that was more or less estab-lished around 1825.

Surprisingly, we do know that theOtterhound was intentionally crossedinto the Bedlington Terrier. A little-known draft letter written in 1878 byJohn Stoker (son of Edward Stoker, ofBedlington, England) to Mr. I. Oliverwas discovered and supports this asser-tion. In the letter, John Stokerdescribed the crosses used to developthe Bedlington Terrier. Mr. Stokerwrote:

“As I promise to give you a little accountof the Bedlington Terrier, I now fulfil mypromise in the plainest possible way.”

His letter is a reflection of memoriesof a 10-year-old boy. Mr. Stoker wrote56 years later that he recollected per-fectly the names, colors, and qualities ofthe dogs used in establishing theBedlington Terrier. He went on to statethat the early development of theBedlington Terrier is indebted to theDandie Dinmont and the Otterhound.

Hints of Otterhound can still be seenin today’s Bedlington Terrier. TheBedlington coat color can be blue,blue/tan, liver, liver/tan, sandy, orsandy/tan. As puppies these colors areevident, but as adults the colors matureto blue, liver, or sandy. The tan fadesaway. Otterhounds have an outer coatof coarse, crisp hair, with softer hair onthe head and legs. The Bedlington’scoat is also described as soft and linty,with harsher hairs crisp to the touch.Like the Otterhound, the Bedlingtonshould also have softer hair over thehead (lighter in color) and legs.

Bedlingtons and Otterhounds haveother similar structures like narrowheads, low-set ears hanging close to thecheek, large noses, and sloping shoul-ders. The two breeds also share aneffortless gait.

John Stoker also writes of “Two dogswho were quite exceptional as theywere large as an Otterhound.” It isimportant to note that at the time theOtterhound was crossed into theBedlington, the Otterhound was asmaller dog, around 20 inches. This maybe one reason why the Bedlington hasan inherent tendency to increase inheight if not properly managed.

It is crucial to remember that evenwith Otterhound in its genetic back-ground, the Bedlington is still a terrier.Today’s breeders need to be diligentwith their breeding programs whenhoundlike features begin to surface.Houndlike features might includeheavy bone; low leg; long bodies; heavy,thick ears; throatiness or hangingdewlap; pointy back-skulls or occipitalbones; high-set tails; broad loins lackingtuck-up; and large, thick feet. Thesefeatures are undesirable and should beeliminated. When overlooked by cur-rent-day breeders, a Bedlington Terrierof wrong breed type results. If any ofthese features were redeemable or nec-essary for the purpose of being abeloved game terrier, they would havebeen incorporated into the dog andincluded in the breed standard.

(Note: A copy of the original draftletter written by Mr. John Stoker, datedNovember 16, 1878, is the property ofBTCA past president and currentBTCA History Committee member,Ray Herman) —Laurie Friesen,[email protected]; BedlingtonTerrier Club of America website:bedlingtonamerica.com

Border TerriersDebatable

There are several attributes that arevery significant to the Border

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The headpiece of the Border Terriershould look like that of an otter. Whenjudging, lay your hand under the jaw ofthe dog. A strong, full, short muzzleshould fill your palm. Large teeth and ascissors bite are required. With a mod-erately broad and flat skull, the BT hasa slight stop and plenty of widthbetween the eyes and ears.

The ears should not break above thelevel of the skull. Eyes should be darkhazel, with an intelligent expression.Since the otter-type head is so exclu-sive to the Border Terrier, some believeit should be more important than otherconsiderations, such as movement orsize. This topic is debatable.

Size, proportion and substance maybe the biggest issues of conversationwhen discussing the BT standard. Somefeel the recommended weights of 13 to15½ pounds for dogs and 11½ to 14pounds for bitches may be misleading,since the added words “in hard-work-ing condition” can go unnoticed.Although the standard stresses that thisis a working terrier of size to go toground and able to follow a horse,there is no height requirement. This canalso be cause for debate.

When measuring the Border Terrier,the standard says, “the proportionsshould be that the height at the withersis slightly greater than the distance fromthe withers to the tail, i.e., by possibly1-1½ inches in a 14-pound dog.”

Many interpreters believe this makesthe Border Terrier almost square.Others however, argue that it dependson the shoulder angulation, and that aproperly structured BT will appearslightly longer in body.

The standard further states the bodyis “deep, fairly narrow and of sufficientlength to avoid any suggestions of lackof range and agility.” This description isdebatable too.

Another unique part of the BorderTerrier that judges should make sure toexamine is the rib cage. The ribs shouldbe deep, carried well back and notoversprung. The underline should be

fairly straight, unlike that of most otherterrier breeds.

Spanning the Border Terrier is essen-tial when going over your entry as hestands on the table. Keep in mind, thestandard says the dog should be meas-ured by a “man’s hands behind theshoulder.” This is a perfect time tocheck for double coat and lift the dog’spelt with both hands across his back. Aloose, thick pelt on the Border is essen-tial to ward off enemies while hunting.The importance of proper ribs versusthe importance of other aspects ofproper body structure is a subject ofdebate too.

The gait of the Border Terrier shouldbe “straight and rhythmical before andbehind, with good length of stride andflexing of stifle and hock.” The dog’sability to cover ground enough to keepup with the horses should be importantto judges critiquing this breed.

Interpreting the Border Terrier stan-dard can be the source of diverse dis-cussion and debate. But one thing is forcertain: The Border Terrier is a breedthat is easily adored. Hard as nails onthe hunt, yet sweet as sugar in thehome is a good description of this ter-rier. And this is not debatable!

Hugs to yours! —Lynn Looper,[email protected]; Border Terrier Clubof America website: btcoa.org

Bull TerriersOur Collective andIndividual Responsibility

Responsible Dog Ownership(RDO) offers us an opportunity

to showcase our Bull Terriers as goodcitizens and ourselves as caring ownerswho work with and train our dogs. TheAKC website has an amazing amountof information and useful suggestionsto help introduce families andespecially children to the potential ofsharing their lives with dogs.

Most of us know that ResponsibleDog Ownership Day is an annual activ-ity promoted and supported by theAKC. However, perhaps not everyonerecognizes the value in participating inand promoting responsible owner-

ship/breeding programs. This is aneffort that puts purebred dogs in a goodlight and differentiates us from back-yard breeders and irresponsible owners.

As long as organizations and individ-uals continue to assault our right tobreed and own quality purebred dogs,and as long as we struggle with breed-specific legislation, we need to be a realpart of the effort to introduce our dogs,their good behavior, and our dedicationto quality breeding and honorableownership to everyone, and especiallythose who are looking at buying apurebred dog.

We need to stand out and away fromthose who ignorantly breed dogs andsell them to whoever has the moneywithout regard to the appropriatenessof the situation. We need to do every-thing we can to help people understandthat we are not the ones who fill upshelters. Instead, we are the ones whoare rescuing dogs because others areirresponsible.

We must pay serious attention to ourimage as breeders and breed representa-tives. We have individual responsibilityfor the dogs we breed and for how theyare homed and trained. As breed-clubmembers, we have collective responsi-bility for our breed’s image, and as ken-nel club members, we are responsiblefor our canine family image in ourcommunities.

Bull Terrier club members supportrescue with their time and monies,although 99.9 percent of the BTs whocome into rescue are from backyardbreeders who do nothing to supportthe breed or even the puppies theyproduce.

Our clubs, particularly our bull-breeds clubs, need to support theseworthwhile AKC programs and comeup with our own innovative, worth-while methods for introducing ourbreeds and our caring programs to thepublic.

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The bottom line is that almost allreally good-quality Bull Terrier breed-ers are responsible in terms of promot-ing reliable temperaments and goodhealth and supporting the overall wel-fare and well-being of our breed.Kudos to all who participate in theRDO programs of local kennel andbreed clubs.

We may never be able to fullydemonstrate to the satisfaction of everymember of the public that we really docare about dogs as much as or morethan the animal-rightists do, but wehave to try. —Carolyn Alexander,[email protected]; Bull Terrier Clubof America website: btca.com

Cairn TerriersThe Cairn Terrier BreedStandard

At the time of this writing (theGAZETTE breed columns have a

submission deadline a few months priorto the issue in which they will appear),the Cairn Terrier Club of America andits membership are consideringproposed changes to the current CairnTerrier standard, which was approvedby the CTCA in 1937 and adopted bythe American Kennel Club in 1938.

A vote on these changes by theCTCA membership had been placedon hold until the AKC completed itsconsideration of new procedures forapproving breed standards. This wasaccomplished and approved inFebruary, and per CTCA president JackSmith (as reported in the CTCASummer 2012 Newsletter), ballots on theproposed standard amendments shouldbe in the mail to members by late now.

While the outcome of the ballotingon the proposed changes may beknown by the time this piece appearsin print, I thought it would be fun topass the time and see how the “current”standard might fare in rhyme.

The Cairn is a small, working, terrierbreed—

Healthy, hardy, game, active, his move-ment very free.

Short-legged, medium Body—big, inspirit and heart.

Hard of Coat; Head, broad, in proportionto its parts.

Eyes, dark, rather sunken, medium insize;

’Neath shaggy eyebrows, keen wit,courage, and humor abide.

Ears, small, pointed, always erect, arewide-apart set.

Teeth, large, not under or over—scissorsbite’s best.

Tail, set level at the back, carried “gaily”should be.

’Twixt eleven, twelve, one—not at two,and never three.

Body, well muscled—not heavy, butstrong.

Ribs, well-sprung and deep; Back level,not long.

Shoulders, smooth, sloping; Forelegs, per-fectly straight.

Forefeet may turn out slightly—tho notwhen he gaits.

Coat, double, hard, and resistant toweather.

Outer, harsh, profuse; under, close, andsoft as a feather.

Color may vary: brindles, wheatens, red-golden, bright,

With dark points desired. A Cairn is notwhite.

Bitches, thirteen pounds, nine-point-fiveinches at withers in Height.

Dogs, fourteen pounds and ten inches thestandard deems right.

Length from prosternum to back ofhindquarters should be seen:

Fourteen and one-quarter inches, notmore than fifteen.

All proportions must be balanced, neithertoo leggy, low, short, or too long,

With no impression of weakness—asmall dog who’s strong.

From the top of his tail to the tip of hisblack Nose

A Cairn meets life fearless, standing “wellup on his toes.”

Multum in parvo (a lot in a little),Get to know them and you’ll see,The only thing bettr’n one Cairn is two,

or possibly, three …

Tinker and IndiIn closing, on a personal note, readers

may recall a column titled “Ready andWaiting” that appeared in theNovember 2010 issue and mentionedtwo of our senior Cairns, Tinker andIndi. On June 6, 2011, Tinker, withgrace and great dignity, went peacefullyto a much-deserved rest with both Billand I beside her. On February 9 of thisyear, Lochreggand Indiko, Indi, our “lit-tle man,” slipped quietly away in Bill’sarms. Indi was such a jaunty fellow,with an imp of mischief in his bright,black eyes, and supremely confident ofhis place in the world.

We are proud and privileged to haveshared their lives and laughter.

Safe journey, Tink and Indi. —KarenAnn Filippi,[email protected];Cairn TerrierClub of America website: cairnterrier.org

Dandie DinmontTerriersThe Almighty Microchip

Do you love your dog? Is hemicrochipped? If not, why not? I

thought you said you loved your dog!I work at an animal shelter. We have

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As a breeder I feel ultimately respon-sible for all the dogs I bring into thisworld for their lifetime. Each puppy ismicrochipped, and that chip is regis-tered to the new owners and me as thealternate contact. If the dog is lost andthe owners are out of reach, I would bethere to rescue my dog.

It has only happened once in allthese years. I received a call from ananimal shelter in Green Bay, Wisconsin;they had a dog bred by me. I knewexactly who this dog belonged to. Iprovided the alternate phone numbers,and he was quickly claimed by hisowners and was home the next day.

I am an AKC Breeder of Merit. Thisis a great program, but I think it fallsshort in one respect: Every AKCBreeder of Merit should be required tomicrochip every puppy they breed, andwhen that puppy is registered, thatmicrochip should be tied to thatbreeder for life. At present, a newowner can change the alternate contacton a microchip, but if it’s part of theAKC registration, then the breeder isalways tied to the dog.

There are people who don’tmicrochip puppies because they believethe chip can migrate from where it wasimplanted under the dog’s skin andcause problems.

Perhaps in the early days of the pro-cedure there might have been a case ortwo of this, but considering the mil-lions of successfully implantedmicrochips today, this concern seemsirrelevant. Wouldn’t the peace of mindof knowing that you are forever yourdogs’ safety net be worth it?

We bring them into this world, andwe are ultimately responsible for themall of their lives. —Betty-AnneStenmark, [email protected];Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club ofAmerica website: ddtca.org

Smooth Fox TerriersConsistency

We had what I considered acompliment the other day. It

was “The litter is very consistent.” When you think about it, consis-

tency as a breeder might be good orbad. Consistent breeding of dogs takessome pedigree study, knowledge of thebackgrounds, and a bit of luck. Somepeople are very lucky from the begin-ning and have dogs who consistentlyproduce nice-quality dogs. If you see afault coming along far too often inyour litters, it might be time to try andcorrect it.

Therein lies the problem. If you tryto breed to a dog who is known forhaving a clean record in producing lit-ters without that particular fault, youjust might pick up another problem, oryou risk losing one of your virtues. Thewhole process of breeding can becomea scavenger hunt. There is no suchthing, in my opinion, as a perfectSmooth Fox Terrier. I have seen a fewwho are pretty close, but not perfect.

Some faults are really very hard toeliminate. They have been around for-ever, and as a breeder you must askyourself, is it serious enough for me totry to change, or might that just makematters worse? Only you as a breedercan make that choice. The challenge isprobably what keeps us going, andoften the best-laid plans go astray, asthere are so many genes that perhapshave their own ideas. It is a conun-drum.

On to another subject, I’ve alsonoticed lately that a lot of breeders andexhibitors are starting to enter special-ties only. I believe this is due to lowerentries overall and the rising costs ofshowing. These costs include entry fees,gasoline, time, lodging, and parking. Itis a lot when you get to the shows andonly one or two competitors show up,if you’re lucky. At least at specialties,usually there are majors in Smooth FoxTerriers. Even with the lower entrynumbers required for points, which ofcourse is due to the smaller entries, it is

really difficult to make majors. There ishardly an area in the U.S. where thereare several breeders or exhibitors inclose-enough proximity so that majorscome around ever so often, unlesssomeone wants to build a major oftheir own. Again, it is very costly, andmany do not have enough showabledogs of their own to do this. In thecurrent economy, people are watchingtheir pennies. Therefore, Fox Terrierspecialties, here we come.

Hopefully I will have more to talkabout in the next column. Hope you’rehaving a Smooth summer. —Billie LouRobison, [email protected]; AmericanFox Terrier Club website: aftc.org

Wire Fox Terriers Sell With a Contract!

As responsible breeders, we take careto do all possible to ensure that the

puppies we sell end up in good foreverhomes. However, in this world ofrecession, foreclosure, divorce, and evendeath, we know that anything canhappen.

I read a recent article in the localpaper concerning the increasing num-ber of dogs that have been turned intothe humane society since the economicturndown. In these days of hard timesand divorce, at times pets are consid-ered disposable. Both purebreds andmixed-breeds are in the same boatwhen their families cannot afford tofeed them. Hopefully, these poor petsend up in no-kill shelters, where theyhave a decent chance of findinganother good home.

A contract would ensure that theowner knew the breeder, who mayhave the contacts to find a good place-ment, would accept the dog back.About 40 percent of households havepets, and since approximately 50 per-cent of marriages end in divorce, petcustody is potentially an issue in a goodnumber of cases.

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There are several ways to prevent apup you bred from ending up homeless,but one of the best is to sell the dogunder contract. Yes, I know that manycontracts are not legally enforceable,but they do let the buyer know thatyou value this dog and want him tohave a long, happy life. They ensure thatthe owner knows what you considerimportant in the care of this dog.

Contracts can and should includemore than just the price of the dog anda neuter or spay agreement. Since Itend to be a bit of a fussbudget, mycontracts also include a health guaran-tee not only on immediate health, butfor serious inheritable problems thatcould cause death or prevent a dogfrom living a normal life with a reason-able expenditure of funds. I advocatelimited registrations and give advice onfeeding, behavior, and the importanceof continuing the training and develop-ment of temperament and personality.Most importantly it includes my phonenumber, so they can call for advice.

I also require that the dog bereturned to me if the owners for vari-ous reasons are unable to care for it. Itstill was a bit of a surprise one daywhen a young man came to my doorwith a rather familiar-looking Wire. Hiscomment was, “My dad died, and noone in the family can take the dog. Hiswill says you get him back.” Of course,the dog came back—who could refusehim—and seriously, as a breeder, youdo have the responsibility to see to thecare of the ones you’ve bred from cra-dle to grave.

Even if a contract is not strictly legal,it gives you a good talking point if you

should ever have a conflict with a buyerand end up in court. It could save adog’s life. —Virginia Matanic,[email protected]; American FoxTerrier Club website: aftc.org

Glen of Imaal TerriersAttention Must Be Paid

The above title quotes the iconicline from Arthur Miller’s

masterpiece Death of a Salesman, ahighly acclaimed revival of which iscurrently gracing the boards onBroadway. In the play, the linereferences the life led by its leadcharacter. I use it here to reference thepassing of three extraordinary Glens inthe past few months, each of whomlived long, influential lives that spannedthe most eventful years of our breed’shistory in America.

Ch. Coleraine’s Little Man Taterecently left us in his 17th year. Bred byMaura High and co-owned by herwith Peg Carty, with whom he lived,Tate was an exemplary ambassador forthe breed. One of our favorite dogs touse at judges’ education seminars, hewas also supremely photogenic. Hisphotos graced numerous publications,including the AKC’s “Meet the Breeds”brochure. In those pre–AKC recogni-tion days, Tate won a record-settingfour national specialties, becoming thefirst Glen to retire the club’s challengetrophy. When AKC recognition finallyarrived, he became the breed’s thirdAKC champion, finishing on the sec-ond weekend after recognition. Uponhis passing, Peg was inundated withmessages from around the globe, allpretty much saying the same thing: “Wegot into the breed because of yourwonderful Tate.”

Not a show dog, but a diva nonethe-less, was Tate’s daughter, Emma(Rainbow Springs Irish Rose, ME,CG), who recently passed away just shyof her 15th birthday. Bred by Peg andowned by Les and Monique Anthony,Emma was a working girl. In 2000, theAmerican Working Terrier Associationrecognized Glens, and Emma quicklyearned a Certificate of Gameness. She

remains the only Glen with that titlefrom the AWTA. When Glens wereapproved to compete in AKC earthdogevents, she instantly earned her AKCJunior Earthdog title, the first Glen todo so. She then became the first Glento earn a Senior Earthdog title. Still notsatisfied, Emma went on to be the firstGlen (and the only one to date) to earna Master Earthdog title. When she wasnot getting down and dirty, she hadanother favorite pastime. She liked tosing opera. Don’t take my word for it;visit YouTube and enter “Emma theGlen sings opera” in the search field.Then prepare to shout, “Brava!”

And finally, there was our own Kafka,whom we recently lost after 15 andone-half glorious years. Though achiev-ing great success back in the days ofrare-breeds shows, including a climacticBest in Specialty Show at our nationalspecialty, Kafka’s main claim to famewas as a stud dog. When he arrived inAmerica—we imported him fromFiona and Roy Kelly, of Wales—he wasthe darkest and clearest blue-brindleany of us had ever seen. He turned outto be prepotent for the trait, passing onhis gorgeous color and pigment to all37 of his puppies. One of them, ourIndia, became the breed’s first AKCchampion as well as the first, and onlyto date, AKC all-breed Best in Showwinner. Well-named, he was a deepthinker. We often wondered if he couldread. And if by chance he’s reading this,I know he would want me to mentionhis proudest achievement: he washousebroken in 24 hours. —BruceSussman, [email protected];Glen of Imaal Terrier Club of Americawebsite: glens.org

Irish Terriers

Welcome to our guest columnist,Dale Gordon, an Irish Terrier

breeder-owner and experiencedcompetition obedience instructor.

Temperament Testing, PART TWO: The Test Itself

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Some basics:—Arrange the time of the test so

that the puppies are fed, exercised, andrested before being taken to the test site(usually in a crate in a car—possiblytheir first car ride).

—The test site can be outdoors orindoors—it should be clean, safe, andfree from major distractions.

—Present can be the breeder, a tester,a helper, a video-camera operator, and afew guests (instructed to stay seated andquiet).

—Puppies are brought in by thebreeder one at a time for testing. Anex-pen has been set up in the middle ofthe area, and the puppy to be tested isplaced in it and left there alone.

The Test1. Observe the puppy’s reaction

when:(a) placed alone in ex-pen in a

strange place(b) the tester comes up and walks

around the ex-pen and stands silentlylooking at the puppy

(c) the tester talks to the puppy(This will indicate degree of self-confi-

dence, dominance vs. submissiveness, anddegree of social interaction.)

2. Observe the puppy’s reactionwhen:

(a) a plastic bag attached to awooden stake is dropped into the pen

(b) a container filled with smallrocks or coins dropped in or near thepen (away from the pup while he is notlooking)

(c) a referee’s whistle is blown(This will test degree of sight and sound

sensitivity and the ability to hear and locatesound.)

3. Tester removes the puppy from ex-pen and cradles him upside-down intheir arms. Observe puppy’s reaction.(Tests degree of dominance, independence,and social attraction.)

4. Helper holds puppy, and tester(from 15–20 feet away) calls puppy.Observe puppy’s reaction.

5. Tester walks off, talking to puppyand encouraging him to follow.Observe puppy’s reaction.

(The two exercises above test the puppy’sdegree of social attraction vs. his independ-ence.)

6. Tester supports the puppy under-neath the belly and elevates him about1½ inches above the floor, holding thatposition for about 30–60 seconds.Observe puppy’s reaction.

7. Tester places puppy on his back onthe floor and holds him there for about30–60 seconds. Observe puppy’s reac-tion.

(The two exercises above test the puppy’sdegree of dominance and reaction torestraint.)

8. Tester holds the puppy in arms andthen gently pinches the webbingbetween the toes of one foot. Testercounts until there is a reaction from thepuppy (e.g., a yelp or pulling foot away)and then stops pinching. (This tests thepuppy’s pain tolerance.)

9. Tester cradles puppy and sees if thepuppy shows forgiveness (e.g., lickstester’s face or hands) afterward.(Exercises 6, 7, and 8 are all relativelyunpleasant.)

10. Tester throws a variety of toys(two or three) and encourages puppy toretrieve.

11. Tester tries to engage the puppyin a tug-of-war with a suitable toy.

12. Tester simulates a prey object bymoving a piece of towel tied with astring along the ground and around ina circle.

(Exercises 10, 11, and 12 test whetherthe puppy is a natural retriever or not (10),how dominant the puppy is (11), and howmuch prey-drive the puppy has (12).)

13. Tester offers a bit of food—some-thing the puppy has not had before.(This tests the level of food drive.)

When all the puppies have beentested individually and the resultsnoted, I then get all the puppies and letthem run around together and playwith the new toys. —D.G.

Thank you, Dale, for sharing all thisgreat information! Next time:Conclusions we can draw—and act on.

—Marianne Kehoe, [email protected]; Irish Terrier Club of Americawebsite: itca.info

Kerry Blue Terriers

Our guest columnist is LisaFrankland.

The Allure of Lure CoursingImagine taking your Kerry to a

wide-open field, removing his leash andcollar, and allowing him to chase thingsto his heart’s content—without anyconcerns about running afoul of leashlaws, property owners, other loose dogs,or cars. Now imagine earning qualify-ing ribbons and titles if your dog isgood at doing this, with no formaltraining required. That’s the allure oflure coursing!

Lure coursing is primarily a sport forsighthounds—such as Greyhounds,Salukis, and Whippets—who were bredfor and are still used to run down game.Beginning in the late 1800s, coursingbegan to evolve from a practical appli-cation to a competitive sport, first inenclosed areas with live game and then,starting in the 1920s, with a circularracetrack and mechanical rabbit.

In the 1970s, a California breeder,Lyle Gillette, came up with the idea ofrunning a mechanical lure in an openfield, using pulleys and string to pull anartificial lure around a course. This sys-tem allowed operators to vary the dis-tance and design of the courses, and tosimulate the sudden twists and turns oflive prey. Thus modern lure coursingwas born. It was approved as an AKCperformance event in 1991, with par-ticipation and titles limited only tobreeds classified as sighthounds.

The AKC launched the CoursingAbility Test (CAT), as a titling event forall dogs, in February of 2011. By theend of the year, 412 dogs from 90breeds (including two Kerry BlueTerriers) and mixes earned the basicCoursing Ability title (CA, awarded forsuccessfully completing three runs),along with 25 Coursing AbilityAdvanced titles (CAA, 10 runs), andone Coursing Ability Excellent title


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My first experience with lure cours-ing was this past January. Remi, myKerry, and my daughter’s Papillon,Ripley, tried a “Lure for a Cure” funcourse that was set up at a Paws forWishes event. The short rectangularcourse had a series of three “jumpbumps” and a low tire jump. It lookedlike a lot of fun, and since the proceedswere going to canine cancer research, Ipurchased tickets.

To my amazement, both boys wentabsolutely berserk when they saw thelure (a piece of rabbit fur) moving.They lunged and screamed like a pairof teenage girls catching sight of JustinBieber! The spectators enjoyed them-selves as much as the dogs, laughing andcheering at the dogs’ attempts to getthe lure.

An AKC coursing test in Marchrequired the qualifying dogs to chasethe lure (three highly visible plasticgarbage bags fastened to the line) con-tinuously, and finish the 600-yardcourse in two minutes or less (1.5 min-utes for the 300-yard course).Competitors are required to check inbefore each test so that all the dogs canbe examined—both to determine thatthey are fit to run, and that there are nobitches in season.

A trial worker told me that terrierstend to do very well at lure coursing,since they are the only dogs besidessighthounds who were bred to go aftergame and actually dispatch it. ASealyham Terrier and a Wire FoxTerrier ran the most like sighthounds—intently focused on the lure itself, run-ning the same path as the lure. Theherding breeds ran much wider and cutthe corners, like they were trying tohead off or “gather” the lure. A friend’sBeagle easily passed his runs butstopped partway to follow an interest-ing scent, while two Samoyeds qualifiedwith lackluster runs.

The best part about lure coursing forme was seeing how much fun the dogswere having. There’s no trainingrequired for dogs who have the instinct.A fit dog is a must, as is some basic off-

lead control. Lure coursing is an eventthat allows a dog to just enjoy being adog. Treat your dog to an occasionalweekend where he can bark his headoff and run flat out. You all have got totry this!

(For more information on the AKCcoursing ability test, including videoand a list of upcoming events, visit theAKC website atakc.org/events/coursing_ability_test.) —L.F.

Thank you, Lisa. —Carol Kearney,[email protected]; UnitedStates Kerry Blue Terrier Club website:uskbtc.com

Lakeland TerriersSolution for Falling EntryNumbers: Critiques

Three decades ago I wrote a breedcolumn for the GAZETTE

proposing written critiques of eachdog-show entry. I received morefeedback on that article than mostanything I have written before orsince—all positive from exhibitors, allnegative from judges. I think it is timeto revisit the concept.

Rising costs to put on shows aredriving up entry fees, and gas prices arethrough the roof, resulting in anexpanding segment of the populationrealizing that they can no longer affordto exhibit, or cannot afford to beginexhibiting.

There is not much that we can doabout fuel costs, or building rents. Thegas crisis during the Carter administra-tion spawned the many dog-show clus-ters that exist; we can’t cluster showsany further to save any additionalmoney for exhibitors that way, so whatcan we do?

We can give exhibitors more valuefor their money. A brief, written check-list-style critique of each dog in theregular classes can be handed out. Astandard format can be used, with slightvariations to suit the needs of eachbreed. (For instance, the critique formfor Boston Terriers would have a sec-tion for markings, which are veryimportant in that breed and specifically

described in the standard; the critiqueforms for self-colored breeds andbreeds in which all kinds of markingsare allowable would not include thatcategory.)

The total number of categories couldbe limited to about 16–18, requiringparent clubs to determine what traitsare most important to include, and cat-egories could be updated if neededevery 10 years or so.

Use of a simple visual continuum formarking the evaluation would avoidnitpicking about variations that anynumerical system or use of terms suchas “poor,” “fair,” “good,” and “excellent”would engender. For example:

Feet [—————x——]Coat [——x—————] [etc.]The utility of these critiques would

be that each and every exhibitor wouldleave the ring with an educational tool.Show your dog (who you think iswonderful) 10 times and don’t get apoint? The novice and experiencedexhibitor alike would come away fromthe events with something far moreuseful than ribbons; those 10 critiqueswould constitute a blueprint for breed-ing a better dog. Rather than quit thesport in a huff because of inexplicableplacements that the ringside is alwaysready to second-guess, new exhibitorswill always get something for theirentry money.

Granted, no matter how streamlined,critiques would take more time, andtime is money. I’m not advocating cri-tiques of the Best of Breed competitionfor that reason. Personally, however, if Ihave to pay $30 for class entry at ashow, I’d rather pay $32 and receive acritique.

As with anything new, a method foreasing into the process would need tobe implemented. The easy thing wouldbe to start with specialties. These eventsare touted as being “special,” offeringthe best judges and the best competi-tion. Wouldn’t you be more likely to goto the effort and expense of taking thatpromising youngster to a specialty toshow under that breeder-judge or for-


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After the bugs were ironed out froma few years’ use of the critiques at spe-cialties, then supported shows could beincluded, and ultimately all conforma-tion shows.

The written critique may also be theway in which the AR-istas are headedoff at the pass. If parent clubs includeevaluation for an unsoundnesses that abreed is prone to, there would be noneed for hostile takeovers such as theCrufts debacle. Critiques are the surestway to elevate conformation showingback to the level of livestock judging(as compared to a beauty contest).There could be no better route to edu-cating the public that purebred dogs aresuperior to randomly mated crossbredsand mutts.

Provided the time element is workedout, there should be no objection fromthe judges (and if there is, maybe thosejudges should retire) and the critiqueform might actually be helpful, remind-ing judges of important aspects of typeemphasized in the breed standards. Forinstance, a category for size might beprinted with the recommended orrequired sizes called for in the standard.Parent clubs could specify that notationif there is a current problem with sizein the breed.

A three-part form on carbonlesspaper can be marked off in little moretime than it takes to evaluate eachentry, with a copy for the exhibitor, thejudge and the AKC. Instead of remov-ing the examination table from the ringwhen non-table breeds are judged, itcould be left in place, and the judgewould have a handy place to put downhis clipboard while examining eachclass exhibit.

I know a lot of exhibitors who arepaying to attend some international-style dog shows where individual cri-tiques are provided. We need to keepthat money in the AKC events. It istime for the AKC to get away from the

image of dog shows equating to glitzand glamour and bring the focus to theserious business of evaluating breedingstock. —Pat Rock, [email protected]; United States LakelandTerrier Club website: uslakelandterrier.org

Manchester TerriersThe Pack

For the first time in my 30-plus yearsof breeding and showing purebred

dogs, I have a pack. For those of you who are old hands

at managing multiple dogs together,please forgive my newness and wonder.Previously I ran two, sometimes three,rarely four terriers together. A droppedpotato chip, a duck unobtainable on theother side of the fence, or a butt-blockoften precipitated a scrap—sometimesan all-out war.

I can separate two scrappers, it’s reallydifficult to disengage three … morethan that, forget it! So I lived withgated doorways, careful crating, and thememory-sharpening game of who waswhere, why, and when.

My current pack has seven mem-bers—two Australian Shepherds, twoStaffordshire Bull Terriers, two StandardManchester Terriers, and a BorderCollie—and easily accommodates anew Manchester puppy as well nowand again. All are neutered save theyoungest, a Manchester boy. All areloose in the house or out in the yardtogether when I’m home.

I’m seeing a side of my dogs that I’venever seen before, dogs who modifytheir behavior based on that of theirpack-mates, on their own, to meet eachsituation, singularly or as a group, with-out any input from me.

They seem to defer to each otheraccording to rank. For instance, Xinathe snarky Manchester girl guards herplace on the sofa, refusing access to theelder Staff Bull and the BorderCollie—denial they dutifully accept.She relinquishes her position withoutprotest to the Staff Bull girl and allowsthe youngest Manchester boy to comeaboard after he has properly requestedpermission by pulling his lips back and

sliding his head along the sofa cushion.(Aussies don’t do sofas.)

Hunting has become a communityeffort, no longer a standoff with aslavering Manchester guarding her kill.The Aussie girl circles the yard, snuf-fling through the dense plantingsbeneath the oak trees, looking for pos-sum, rats, and rabbits concealed in thefoliage. Should she catch scent of a crit-ter, she barks for backup (barkingonly—no critter shall ever soil her lips)until the Manchesters arrive. Teamworkbrings down the game, which isproudly carried across the yard to theback door by captor and crew, insteadof the previous macabre game of tug-of-war leaving small animal bits strewnabout the yard.

The pack patiently waits in turn for adog biscuit (showing enormousrestraint on the part of the food-drivenManchesters) and shares chew-toys andtug-toys (also showing restraint on thepart of the toy-possessive Manchesters).The pack members seem calmer andmore self possessed individually thandogs from the past.

Do I trust them completely? No; Imay be new to dog packs, but not todogs. I’ve broken up way too manydogfights to believe it can’t happenagain—but in the meantime, each daygives me more doggy insight, and youcan’t beat that.

RescueI temporarily filled in for our rescue

chair, Kristina Pearce, who took a shortsabbatical. Let me tell you, she earnedit. The job is simply overwhelming.Give the world access to a computerand your e-mail address, and you arebombarded with info about homeless,about to be put down and/or injuredManchesters and Manchester wannabesrequiring your immediate attention.

While rescue can never have enoughmoney, more precious than money arevolunteers, the good people who travelto identify a dog, who transport, whotake ailing dogs to the vet at their ownexpense (AMTC does reimburse), andwho foster the little guys until a home


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Miniature BullTerriersA Big Job

The sad news that club historianPhyllis Killcullen had died left

those who knew her saddened by thenews. Phyllis was not only an activesupporter of Minis but also a goodfriend to those who knew her. The lossof Phyllis also left the job of clubhistorian empty. I have undertaken thetask of performing this particular role. Ihope I can fill her shoes.

The job of club historian, as I see it,is to record not only the current his-tory of our breed but also the past his-tory of Minis in the U.S. Future MBTenthusiasts will need to see where wewere to appreciate where we are todayand provide direction for the future.

To relate the past history of ourbreed, I will use club documents andwritten and oral recollections frompeople who were active in the breedprior to AKC acceptance. I’ve alsoasked them to recall any Mini Bullmilestones from those earlier years.

I have on loan a privately publishedbook written in the early 1970s byJackie McArthur. She imported manyMinis from England and bred exten-sively. Included in her book are pedi-grees with pictures of the dogs in thepedigrees. These should prove veryinformative for all breed enthusiasts.

I have asked the keeper of therecords for AKC to share these vitalpieces of club history with me, and Inow have these records.

I have asked current members toshare their remembrances, memorabiliaof their mentors, and anything else theycare to share.

Brief biographies of some of theinfluential personalities in the breed,both human and animal, will help us tosee how their spirited love of life has

caused our Minis to endure andstrengthen.

Pedigrees of influential Minis wouldbe invaluable to breeders of today. Theywill be able to see how particularbreedings developed the best dogs.They will see how breeders set breedtype and dealt with health issues. Theywill see what worked (and what failed)in producing quality, healthy Minis.

The current health concerns andhow they have changed over time asbreeders have become more aware ofvarious health issues offer insight as tohow we need to proceed today. Thegreat strides to wipe out PLL (primarylens luxation) after finding the geneticmarker is a tribute to the dedication oftoday’s breeders.

The Minis have only been out of theMiscellaneous classes since 1992. Somuch has happened in those 20 years! Ionly hope the next 20 will be as excit-ing for our breed.

If anyone has any ideas on how tomanage this huge undertaking, pleasecontact me. I’m feeling a bit over-whelmed but am excited as well. I hopeto share some of my findings in futurecolumns. —Kathy Brosnan, [email protected]; Miniature BullTerrier Club of America website:minibull.org

Norfolk Terriers Spay/Neuter Contracts

For years, we as breeders haveadvocated the spay/neuter concept.

It became the rule of thumb: Sell apuppy with a spay/neuter contract.Some breeders even have gone so far ashaving the puppy neutered before it lefthome. To me, however, it seemssenseless to neuter at such a young ageas 3 months.

I’ve spoken with veterinarians aboutearly neutering. Actually in some casesit’s been an argument. Neutering doesone thing: It sterilizes. Will it stop amale from “marking”? I seriously doubtit. In order to housebreak a Norfolk,you have to instill good householdmanners, whether your little 12-poundpackage is male or female.

My contracts call for a spay/neuteragreement, but it is one I fully discusswith the new owner. I prefer allowingthe puppy to grow up, to use the hor-mones his parents gave to him. Takethose hormones away too early, andyou might have a stunted or very leggyNorfolk.

There’s also the other side of thecoin, and that’s breeding. Most peoplepurchase a Norfolk as a pet with nodesire to enter the show ring. In thatcase, more than likely they will neuterthe puppy, and hopefully they will takemy suggestion—and not do so beforehe is a year old. This gives the little guytime to grow up, time to use his hor-mones to develop sound muscles andbones.

Once in a while, you’ll get a buyerwho honestly admits they don’t want toshow the dog but they’d like a litter. Asthe breeder, what do you do? Thechoice is yours: Do you keep yourname on the puppy as co-owner? Doyou not sell the puppy if it’s a bitch?Do you sell the puppy outright? Do weas breeders have the right to tell a newbuyer what they can and cannot dowith the puppy?

From my point of view, the first obli-gation I have is to the puppy. I makecertain all paperwork is properly tendedto before he or she leaves my home.The AKC registration form is signedand an envelope properly addressed tothe AKC. From time to time I’ve regis-tered the puppy in my name and thatof Susie Kipp, my partner in Max-WellNorfolk. That being done, it’s just amatter of transfer to the new owner. IfI feel a puppy is going to make it in theshow ring, it isn’t available for sale, butas a breeder you can’t keep everything.

My conscience tells me the newbuyer has every right to breed theirdog, but the other side of my brain says,“Wait a minute: Does this person knowwhat it takes to be a breeder?”

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Our breed has small litters; usuallyone to three is the average, whichaccounts for the small number regis-tered yearly. I’ve always said breeding issometimes an art, a bit of science, and alot of luck.

So the decision is yours as a breederregarding whether you sell your bitchwith no strings attached or you keepyour name on her. Whatever you do,remember that the well-being of theNorfolk you sell is your responsibilityuntil the day the dog leaves this world.—Barbara Miller,[email protected]; Norfolk TerrierClub website: norfolkterrierclub.org

Norwich TerriersThe Front Assembly PARTTWO

The first Norwich Terrier came tothis country with Robert E.

Strawbridge in 1915. As depicted in hisportrait “Willum Jones,” by George F.Morris, this founding father ofNorwichdom was rather long-legged,with cropped ears and a white-tippedtail. Yet when the first standard waswritten in 1932, the ideal Norwichstood on legs “short, powerful, asstraight as consistent with the short legsat which we aim.” The NorwichStandards Committee had changed thegame—or at least, tried to clarify thegame.

Both here and in the U.K., theNorwich’s legs are still described in thestandard as “Short, powerful … asstraight as is consistent with a digging

terrier.” Short is a very relative word,however. What was the thinking of theframers who wrote the standard?“Short” in comparison to what? To anAiredale? To a Kerry Blue?

There are long-legged terriers andshort-legged terriers. The latter couldbe grouped this way: Cairns, Westies,Norwich, Norfolk, Aussies, DandieDinmonts, Sealyham, Skye, Glen ofImaals, and Scotties. Thus “short” refersto a rather broad group classification.The Norwich Terrier’s leg is not thennecessarily short in relation to the body.The Norwich should appear square andbe at the same time short-backed—height and length measured from thewithers, approximately the same.

Does it follow then that NorwichTerriers and other “short-legged” ter-rier breeds might be considered chon-drodysplastic dwarves, like the Corgi?The surprising answer is yes! A studyconducted by the Cancer GeneticsBranch of the National HumanGenome Research Institute, NIH, hasconfirmed this. Norwich carry thegenetic code for dwarfism along withCairns, Glens, PBGVs, Scotties, andWesties, among many other short-legged breeds.

NIH scientist Dr. Heidi Parker notes,“The Norwich was not among the firstbreeds that we chose as dwarfs for thestudy because they don’t completely fitthe criteria. It was only after the new[fgf4] retrogene was identified in theobvious breeds like Dachshunds …Corgis and such that we looked for itin 68 different breeds with a widerange of sizes and shapes. We found theretrogene in all of the short-legged ter-rier breeds that we tested.”

What is chondrodysplasia? Chondromeans “cartilage.” The term refers toany growth-plate disturbance resultingin canine dwarfism. Dwarfism almostautomatically comes with bowed legslike the Dachshund or Corgi. Since ourstandard tells us the legs must be as“straight” as possible, we have beengoing against the genetic program. Yearsof selection for a straighter leg has beento the benefit of our breeds, which

have what is called a “nonpathologic”form of chondrodysplasia. But theselection for short-leggedness can wellimpair movement.

Lesley Crawley notes: “ Norwichwere always bred to be virtually thesmallest of the terriers in order to beable to do their work in their homecounty of Norfolk. Here they had to besmall enough to get down the narrow-est of land drains in order to seek outvermin that destroyed and consumedfarmers’ crops.”

The shorter leg facilitated thecrouching and crawling necessary togoing-to-ground. Is a shorter upperarm (humerus) therefore correct inNorwich? This common structuralfault, because that is what it is consid-ered in most breeds, can result in lessreach when moving.

Robert Cole writes in An Eye For aDog, regarding Fox Terriers (also a “dig-ging terrier”):

“The Fox Terrier’s upper arm differsfrom the norm in that it is both shorterand has a steeper angle. This shortnessand steepness of the upper arm posi-tions the foreleg forward on the bodyand reduces the degree of forechest,changes the location of the elbow andforces the front pastern to position ver-tical so that the front foot is moreunder the center of forequarter support.This shortening and steepening of theupper arm permits the arc of the elbowto move forward and back above thebrisket line, a distinct advantage whenthe dog goes to ground to bolt the fox.”

But many would disagree that thisthinking applies to Norwich. After all,our dogs do not spend much time indrainpipes, and they were bred to beratters as well as fox-bolters.

M. Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D.,DACVP, DACVSMR, says:

“While the Norwich is a terrier, ithas to be able to move around mostefficiently in life. Giving it a shortupper arm that might benefit digging,though I am not convinced it doeswhile penalizing it for everyday life, isnot appropriate. Much of a Norwich’stime … is spent in pursuit, not just in


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Crawley agrees. Movement trumps ashort upper arm. “The better the con-formation all through the dog, the lesseffort is used to get from A to B, andthe fitter the dog will be.” She alsonotes, however, that trends in breedtype can wax and wane, and that whereone judge may put up a more limitedmover because he fits their ideal of typeand outline, another will demand a bet-ter, more efficient mover.

Homework: View a Norwichexhibit’s side-gait. Look at his topline.Now look at leg-length to see howmuch space there is between the bodyand the ground. How much daylightdo you see? Is it less than 50 percent?More than 50 percent? What should itbe?

Unfortunately space does not permita discussion of the correct degree ofangle in shoulder layback and in theupper arm … or the answer to this 50-percent question. Keep your eyespeeled until next time! —LeandraLittle, [email protected]; NorwichTerrier Club of America website: nor-wichterrierclub.org

Parson RussellTerriersSkeeter Makes a WonderfulBed-Bug Detector

Skeeter, the Parson, had belonged toElizabeth Claridge and was the

product of her breeding program,which stressed working instinct anddrive as well as proper structure forsoundness in any working orperformance pursuit.

When Elizabeth died last year,Catherine Tebbs took him home withher and made him a member of thefamily. She was able to finish the title ofSenior Earthdog that Elizabeth hadstarted with him, but this dog’s highdrive would demand something else todo in addition.

Being a Parson with boundlessenergy, Skeeter was soon enrolled in an

intense course for bed-bug detectionwork lasting three months. A Parsonlike Skeeter is perfect for this type ofwork, as the size is good for searchingin small spaces, and he has a good,harsh coat that prevents abundant shed-ding. His prey drive shifted to seekingout bed bugs, and that same prey drivewould make Skeeter determined tofind the little devils. He showed that hewas every bit as keen on bed bugs as hewas on rats or other quarry.

After completion of the trainingcourse, Skeeter was ready to prove hisnewly acquired skills. With infestationsof bed bugs on the rise, Skeeter hasbeen to various hotels, apartment com-plexes, private homes, and college cam-puses. He searches, and too many timeshe will find that the dreaded pests arein residence. It’s not exactly the newssomeone might want to hear, but that’swhy Skeeter is there in the first place.

Skeeter has truly proved to be a first-class bed bug detection dog, and we allknow Elizabeth would be so proud ofhim.

Many thanks to Catherine for offer-ing this wonderful little white dog theopportunity to prove himself so valu-able in these endeavors. —Sally Yancey,[email protected]; Parson Russell TerrierAssociation of America website:prtaa.org

Scottish TerriersJudging Sweepstakes

After many years in the breed, youhave received an invitation to

judge a sweepstakes. Consider thishonor the opportunity to betterunderstand our breed and the judgingprocess. The assignment comes withgreat responsibility.

Judging may not be as simple as youfirst envisioned. I strongly suggest thatyou read and reread the standard as wellas available articles on judging in gen-eral. One important document is theAKC booklet “Guidelines forConformation Dog Show Judges,”which you can find online.

Watch the AKC breed video for theScottish Terrier. I suggest viewing it for

the first time without the sound, andthen again with the descriptions. Didyou notice the same breed characteris-tics and faults?

Study the illustrated standard, andwatch large classes at a show, focusingon what you see about the dogs andthe judging process. Know the essen-tials of the breed that separate it fromall others and make it a true Scot. Planto prize the characteristics of type thatare hard to breed for.

Having the proper ring procedure isa must. Watch and talk to experiencedjudges. Never do a hands-on examina-tion of our breed on the ground, espe-cially with puppies. If this is your firstassignment, ask for an experienced ringsteward. As a judge you cannot look atthe catalog to determine trophies, soask the steward to lay out ribbons andtrophies.

Arrive well before judging anddecide where you want the dogs to lineup, where you want the table, andwhere you will gait the dogs. Look atyour judge’s book; find the spaces forall your markings. Turn off your phone.

I have always found it useful to letentries gait around before going to thetable. They can peruse the area andcalm themselves.

You should approach each pup gen-tly. Gait and examine all exhibits indi-vidually the same way; on the same sur-face, with the same care and detail, andwith the exact same courtesy.

In your judging selections, stick toyour informed vision and ideal of ourbreed standard. Plan to be decisive soyou can stay on time. Trust yourinstincts and impressions and judgedogs on their virtues. Most of all, selectthe best whole dog! Piecemeal judging isoften fault judging. You will be far hap-pier when the class winners enter thering for Best in Sweepstakes if you havejudged for virtues and the whole dog.

Get first in each class right. Put thedogs in order before pointing to aplacement to avoid confusion.

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Study and restudy our breed its his-tory, standard, anatomy, and purpose.Finally, remember to enjoy the day andthe breed. May the best dog win! —Kathi Brown,[email protected]; ScottishTerrier Club of America website:stca.biz

Sealyham TerriersAmerican Sealyham TerrierClub Honorary MemberMaurice Sendak, 1928–2012

Reviews of 45-year-old books maynot be great reading, but Maurice

Sendak wrote and illustrated a mostcharming book inspired by hisSealyham Terrier, Jennie, titled HiggletyPigglety Pop! or There Must Be More ToLife.

Sendak was famous for a great num-ber of books intended to entertain“children of all ages,” and his workswon top honors in the world of litera-ture. In 1963, Where the Wild Things Arewas published and appeared in count-less school libraries and became afavorite of children worldwide. In itwas a Sendak illustration of the maincharacter, a boy named Max, chasing aSealyham Terrier down the stairs in hishome. Behold, the Sealyham Terrierwas thus introduced in Sendak’s work.

In l967, Sendak wrote and illustrateda story of Jennie, who was obviously anamesake of his own Sealy, and thendedicated the book, “For Jennie.” Theplot features Jennie running away fromhome, packing her comb, brush, twodifferent bottles of pills, eye-drops,eardrops, a thermometer, and her redwool sweater. In order to become aworthy candidate as the leading lady forthe World Mother Goose Theatre,Jennie seeks experience.

As only a Sealyham Terrier would beable to achieve, her experiences are

always accompanied by food, and herdiet includes anchovy and egg on toast,liverwurst on white bread, buttermilkpancakes with syrup, and vanilla pud-ding. Her adventures unfold until at lastshe has reached the end of her journeyand is deemed experienced enough toperform as the leading lady in the the-atre production of Higglety Pigglety Pop!

Enough of the plot; suffice it to saythat the stage play allows Jennie to eatsalami in performances every day of theweek, and twice on Saturday.

The reason that Sendak was namedan ASTC honorary member, of course,is that the character of Jennie so cap-tures the qualities and disposition of aSealyham that the reader realizesquickly that no matter what Jennie isexperiencing, she is portrayed not as afictional dog but clearly as a Sealyham.Sendak must have not only dearly lovedhis pet but must have appreciated allthe distinguishing features of our breed.

Finally, the illustrations he providedto us are endearing and yet portray theSealy with a validity that is amazing.Somehow he has combined the physi-cal aspects of the breed with humanlikeexpressions and positions that makeJennie and her pretend story a littlebelievable and a little plausible.

Find a copy of Higglety Pigglety Pop!and add it to your own bookshelf. Theslim little volume will fit in nicely withyour other favorite canine fiction. Thestory and drawings will be enjoyed byevery member of a household, includ-ing “children of all ages.”

Maurice Sendak has been listed as anhonorary member of the AmericanSealyham Terrier Club membershiproster for probably about 45 years.

See the Sealys by the sea. In just a fewweeks I’ll be sitting ringside watchingthe specialty entry hosted by theSealyham Terrier Club of SouthernCalifornia, and

later, on the same day the AmericanSealyham Terrier Club will sponsor aroving specialty show—the first oneaway from Montgomery County KCin a good number of years. The twoevents will precede the Great Western

Terrier Specialties on Saturday andSunday, and I am anticipating a goodentry of highly competitive dogs in theSealyham ring.

More later. Sealyham Terriers forever!—Karen Bay, [email protected];American Sealyham Terrier Club web-site: clubs.akc.org/sealy

Soft Coated WheatenTerriersTime to Retire?

There comes a time in every lifethat calls for reevaluation. One

phase of life must be abandoned andhopefully another, as rewarding, musttake its place. The demands of age,finance, or health often dictate change.

Involvement in the sport of purebreddogs is so total that leaving it seemsdevastating. There are different ways tocope: downsizing your breed, applyingfor a judge’s license, or just getting backinto family and community activities. Itis not an easy move after many years oftotal immersion, but a reality check tellsthe story. Yes, many club and educa-tional activities can continue, butbreeding and showing make hugedemands on time, energy, and finances.If you can’t do it right, why do it?

Is it time? Obvious are the physicallimitations of encroaching age. Ofcourse friends rush to help with crateloading and unloading. If finances per-mit, a handler can be employed, butotherwise, unless you live in a metro-politan area, those long car-trips toevents can be a challenge.

The actual breeding and proper careof puppies present even more chal-lenges. Can you really still do the job ifyour back aches and every chore takesthree times as long as it did 20 yearsago? As a responsible breeder, you standbehind your puppies for a lifetime.Look at the calendar; how far into thefuture can you extrapolate?

In addition, the financial costs ofbreeding have escalated with the needfor expensive testing. Vet rates have sky-rocketed, but their services remain anecessity. Obviously, one needs a sourceof income in order to breed. It is


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In the larger world of work, we areall aware of the need to eventually pre-pare to retire. Law and custom dictatethe terms of engagement. Most work-ing people look forward to that “goldwatch ceremony,” often because it freesthe way to participate in a hobby, likebreeding and exhibiting dogs. But howdo you deal with retiring from this life-consuming hobby?

Now my time has come, and I don’thave a ready answer. I can walk mydogs, still in show trim, in the touristarea of the little town, but that won’tafford the adrenaline rush that presentsitself when the little guy on the end ofthe lead turns on and “asks for it.” Thehappy little community offers friend-ships, but not of the overwhelmingkinship that comes from devotion to abreed of dogs. Lunch and playingbridge seem very superficial things.

What now? How to get painlesslyinto the next phase of life? You can sellall the equipment and trade in theminivan for the sports car you alwaysdreamed of, but you can’t remove yourname from the superintendents’ lists.You might want to at least sit ringsideat an upcoming show. You can continueto support the club, financially (if able)and with “work from home.” If timeand energy permit, I understand thatrally is an easy and fun activity. You canworry who will replace the longtimebreeders who have to bow out, but youcan always look for an opportunity toencourage new, younger blood.

Activity in the Pacific Northwest isvery encouraging. The geographic cen-ter of Wheaten activity may change, butwe are all fortunate that we have vitalmeans of “keeping in touch” and shar-ing some of that hard-won experience.SCWTCDiscuss and our breeder’s list,plus Facebook and our fabulous clubwebsite, can keep a retiree “in the loop.”It’s not the equivalent of the thrill of

whelping the next great one, or the funand camaraderie of the ring, but thesport of dogs can continue to enrich.

Nominations are now beingaccepted for The Wheaten AmbassadorAward, to be presented at Montgomeryweekend for the Wheaten with out-standing community service. Deadlineis September 1. For more information,please e-mail Dorice Stancher at [email protected].

—Jackie Gottlieb, [email protected];Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club ofAmerica website: scwtca.org

Staffordshire BullTerriersAssisting at Any Age

When I was 11 or 12, I worked forone of the well-known West

Coast terrier handlers. I wasintimidated, awed, quiet, self-conscious,and lacking confidence. But it was somuch fun! As an adult I was given theopportunity again, and I loved it!

I have a wash-n-wear breed, and donot own a force-dryer, clippers, orstrippers—not even scissors! Add tothat being a low-volume breeder (a lit-ter every four to five years), and anowner-handler, with a handful of per-sonal dogs, not a kennel, who loves dogshows.

How else can one be involved? Whynot couple that with assisting a handler,much the same as you see juniors do?Assisting is an educational eye-openerof hands-on involvement into the pro-fessional dog world, no matter your age.It’s an introduction into the grooming,washing, blowing, chalking, walking,and playing of show dogs. If you arededicated, have fun showing and avoidthe inner-dramas of the dog showworld, go for it!

There is a plethora of handlers whohave a dozen or so class dogs and a spe-cial or two—rather than the pressure ofa stable of BIS winners—to learn fromand experience the inner workings ofdog shows. There’s clients, the client’sdogs, ring conflicts, grooming, bathing,walking, ex-penning … plenty to learnand to do. Add to that having the free-

dom to show your dog(s), and it’s theperfect filler for show days.

Most handlers will pay you a dailyrate as well as your gas and/or hotelroom. Doing this for clusters helpscover the costs, and (in my example)gave me more shots at points in mar-kets with smaller entries needed formajors.

Be forewarned, assisting is not for lol-lygaggers. You’re up at 5 a.m., onto theshow grounds by 6. Bathing, blowing,grooming, and ring prep by 6:30. Makesure you have a cooler full of munchiesand drinks for the day ahead of you, asthere isn’t much time to stand in linefor the local food vendor.

If there’s a passel of class dogs, yourday is a whirlwind till noon, and thenyou can relax and play with dogs, chatwith friends, reflect, and enjoy the day.The day ends late, after all dogs aretuckered out, cleaned, fed, and beddeddown. Nothing is more important thanthe dogs. Nothing.

The assistant’s responsibility is tomake the handler’s job worry-free. Youneed to be on top of the day’s scheduleand anticipate issues, conflicts, and thedogs’ needs. Keep the area/set-up, dogcrates, ex-pens, and grooming areasclean and organized; know the ringtimes and conflicts, have dogs ready,bring them ringside, returning with thelast class dogs. Make sure the dogs arecompletely comfortable, happy, clean,excited to show, readied, and praised.Have bait, combs, tools, a towel, andwater with you ringside at all times.

The little things are appreciated bythe handler—especially when they donot have to worry about anythingexcept the judge they’re showing toand the dog they are presenting. Mosthandlers already live with the dogs andknow them inside and out. Your job isto support that relationship on showdays.

Another upside is that you learnabout breeds you’d never be interestedin. You will fall in love with some,enjoy others, and realize several are justnot your type. You are introduced toother breeds’ judging, presentation,


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You may not have aspirations to be ahandler, but the education is invaluable.If given the chance, give it a shot. —Kristina Estlund, [email protected];Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club ofAmerica website: sbtca.com

Welsh Terriers 8–12The Functional Welsh TerrierPART ONE

Most breeds of dog were originallydeveloped to perform a function.

The structure, size, and coat wereselected for long before standards werewritten to describe the preferredfeatures of a type of dog. Early breederschose the dogs who were most able todo a specific function, suitability forthat purpose being the primerequirement. The animals wereselectively bred for many generations,and people who established a breeddiscussed and described the animalsmost fit for the work they wereintended to do long before writtenstandards were produced.

With few exceptions these early dogbreeders developed breeds, includingthe Welsh Terrier, by selecting theirbreeding stock in this fashion. To betterunderstand the standard, it is necessaryto understand the requirements of thejob the Welsh was intended to do.

The Welsh was developed to go toground after woodchuck, dig badgersout of their dens, and get foxes out oftheir lairs. They were also required to

kill rats and mice. These jobs requiredcharacteristics that must always be con-sidered of prime importance whetherjudging Welsh in the ring or selectingbreeding stock. A close examination ofthe standard from this frame of refer-ence should establish those features thatare of utmost importance because theyaffect the dog’s ability to do his job.

The standard says, Males are about 15inches at the withers, with an acceptablerange between 15 and 15½. Bitches may beproportionally smaller.The dog must besmall enough to go to ground and dragout a woodchuck to kill it. Both dog andbitch appear solid and of good substance.The Welsh must be strong enough tokill his quarry once he has removed theanimal from the den.

Length of leg is important in a dig-ging terrier. Welsh are long-legged ter-riers, with the distance from elbow towithers about the same as the distancefrom elbow to ground. That is the mostefficient balance for a long-legged ter-rier. Short-legged terriers, such as theSealyham and Scottish, have an entirelydifferent front assembly, with the upperarm at an angle that puts the front legfurther under the dog. Since the Welshhas a shorter upper arm with lessreturn, he needs the length of leg to getpower while digging.

In addition to strong bone, powerfulmuscles are required for digging. Thesize, muscle tone, and correct frontassembly all work together to make anefficient digger. A greatly oversize ani-mal or one with weak and fragile bonewould be useless in the field. Good

substance does not mean coarse orcloddy, however. Agility is required toget out of the way of teeth and claws, aswoodchuck and badger are formidableanimals when cornered.

A fine-boned, lightly muscled Welshis not likely to have the staying powerto complete a day’s work, while acoarse, cloddy animal is more likely tolack necessary agility, and an oversizedog will have problems going toground in the first place.

Balance is the key word, and thestandard puts emphasis on this require-ment. Moderate is a frequently usedexpression throughout the Welsh stan-dard. Keep that in mind during yourevaluation.

In keeping with the function of aWelsh Terrier, the feet must be tight,round and catlike, with strong nails fordigging and thick pads to prevent dam-age to the feet. Weak, splayed feet withthin, fragile nails are the worst possibleconstruction on a working terrier. Anearth dog must be able to, and drivento dig. Powerfully built hindquarterswith strong second thigh muscles andhocks that are well let down are otheressentials to the working terrier. He hasto be able to get to the quarry withouttiring, and he uses his hind legs as sup-port while using his front legs to dig.

We will explore the standard furtherin the next article. —Diane Orange,[email protected];WelshTerrier Club of America website:clubs.akc.org/wtca


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Attention DelegatesNotice of Meeting

The next meeting of the Delegates willbe held at the Doubletree (formerlySheraton) Newark Airport Hotel onTuesday, September 11, immediately fol-lowing the 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. DelegatesForum.

Nominating CommitteeThe following Delegates have been

appointed to a Nominating Committee tosubmit nominations for such vacancies onthe Board of Directors as are to be filled atthe annual meeting of AKC on March 12,2013

Gretchen Bernardi, ChairKarolynne McAteerPatricia A. SamplePatti L. StrandAlternates:Dominic P. Carota

Membership ApplicationSalisbury North Carolina Kennel Club

Delegates CredentialsRoger M. Arbuthnot, Mesa, AZ, Superstition Kennel ClubJeffrey David Ball, Ridgewood, NJ, Ramapo Kennel ClubJohn Barnes, Marietta, GA American Maltese AssociationTarianne Gallegos, Albuquerque, NM,Silky Terrier Club of AmericaRichard E. Grant, Foster, RI, Providence County Kennel ClubAndrew I. Kalmanash, Stamford, CT, Saw Mill River Kennel ClubAdele Keyfel, Yakima, WA, Yakima Valley Kennel ClubRichard Rohrbacher, Sparta, NJ, Welsh Springer Spaniel Club of AmericaMichael Sosne, Attica, MI, Oakland County Kennel ClubConstance D. Townsend, Farmington,MN, Kuvasz Club of AmericaLetisha Wubble, Mohnton, PA Affenpinscher Club of AmericaNotice

As a result of an Event Committee

determination the following individualsstand suspended of AKC privileges. Itshould be noted that this determinationmay still be appealed and may be reversed.Upon expiration of the appeal process, anappropriate notice describing the status ofthe individual’s suspension, if any, willappear in this column:

Mr. Harry Snow (Rome, NY)Mr. Donavon Thompson (Ajo, AZ)

NoticeMr. Warren Teitelman (Monte Sereno,

CA) Action was taken by the StaffordshireTerrier Club of America for conduct inconnection with its April 28, 2012, event.Mr. Warren Teitelman was charged withfailure to properly control a dog at an event.The Staff Event Committee reviewed thecommittee’s report, found it in order and setthe penalty at a reprimand and $200 fine.(Australian Shepherd)

NoticeThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary

Committee has suspended Ms. LisaBowman (Sandersville, GA) from AKCregistration privileges for six months,effective June 18, 2012, for submission ofan online litter registration applicationand four dog applications containing afalse certification as to the signature of theco-owner of the dam. (Multiple Breeds)


Committee has suspended Ms. MelisaPeacock (Homestead, FL) from AKC reg-istration privileges for six months andimposed a $500 fine, effective June 18,2012, for submission of an online litterregistration application containing a falsecertification as to the signature of the co-owner of the dam. (Multiple Breeds)


Committee has suspended Ms. PatriciaLaCour ( Alpine, CA) from all AKC privi-leges for five years and imposed a $2000fine, effective July 9, 2012, for violatingthe AKC’s Unauthorized Use of ClubFunds Policy. (Doberman Pincher)

MISSION STATEMENT: The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registr y,promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a familycompanion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dogowners and promote responsible dog ownership.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSALAN KALTER, CHAIRMAN

DR. ROBERT D. SMITH, VICE CHAIRMAN

EXECUTIVE OFFICERSDENNIS B. SPRUNG JOHN J. LYONSPresident Chief Operating OfficerChief Executive Officer PETER W. FARNSWORTHJAMES P. CROWLEY Chief Financial OfficerExecutive Secretary

VICE PRESIDENTSMICHAEL GANEY MARGARET H. POINDEXTERMarketing General Counsel

DOUG LJUNGREN DAVID ROBERTSCompanion & Registrations &Peformance Events Customer Services

CONNIE PEARCYChief Information Officer

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS

WILLIAM ADAMS KEITH FRAZIERComputer Operations Audit & Control

GINA DINARDO MARI-BETH O’NEILLAssistant Executive Secretary Customer Service

MARK DUNN DAPHNA STRAUSRegistration Development Business Development

Class of 2013LEE ARNOLDCARL C. ASHBY, IIIALAN KALTERDR. ROBERT D. SMITH

Class of 2015ROBERT A. AMENDR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIASTEVEN D. GLADSTONE, ESQ.

Class of 2014DR. CHARLES GARVINDR. WILLIAM R. NEWMANPATRICIA SCULLY

Class of 2016PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEYTHOMAS S. POWERS, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARDS

APPEALS TRIAL BOARDRALPH DEL DEO, CHAIRBARBARA W. MIENER

PAUL WEIK

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSDONALD BOOXBAUM

LAURIE RAYMONDDANIEL SMYTH

RITA BIDDLETHERESA DOWELL

JAN RITCHIE

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMWILLIAM BERGUM

EDD BIVINJAMES DOK

CHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPER

DR. ROBERT MYALLBERNARD SCHWARTZ

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, CHAIR

TIM CARWILEJOHN RUSSELL

ALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE


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Committee has suspended Ms. Mary AnnO’Brien ( Medina, OH) from all AKCprivileges for ten years and imposed a$2000 fine, effective July 9, 2012, for con-duct prejudicial to purebred dogs, purebreddog events, or to the best interests of theAmerican Kennel Club based on her viola-tion of the AKC’s Judicial or AdministrativeDetermination of Inappropriate TreatmentPolicy. (Cocker Spaniel)

Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows

The Suffolk County Kennel Club hasproposed the following amendment toChapter 2, Section 3, of the RulesApplying to Dog Shows, to be voted on atthe September 11, 2012, DelegatesMeeting. The Board of Directors doesnot recommend approval of the proposednew last sentence, and would only rec-ommend approval if that sentence isdeleted.

Chapter 2Section 3

Each member club or association not aspecialty club which shall hold a showwithin their territory at least once inevery two consecutive calendar yearsshall have the sole show privilege in thecity, town or district which has beenassigned to it as its show territory. Clubsthat have not held a show in their terri-tory within two consecutive calendaryears will be granted the exclusive privi-lege of their territory one year after thenext date they hold a show in their terri-tory.

Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows - Ribbons, Prizes andTrophies

The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendment to Chapter 5,Sections 6-8, of the Rules Applying toDog Shows, to be voted on at theSeptember 11, 2012, Delegates Meeting.

Chapter 5Section 6

All prizes offered in a premium list ofa show must be offered to be awarded ina regular procedure of judging and inaccordance with Sections 7 through 12of this Chapter to the owner and/or

breeder of the dog, but any prizes or tro-phies not listed in the premium list maybe awarded with the permission of theEvent Committee and the reason for theexception included in the show report.

Section 7. Prizes may be offered inaccordance with Sections 7 through 12of this Chapter at a show for thefollowing placings:

First, Second, Third, Fourth in thePuppy, Twelve-to-Eighteen Month,Novice, Amateur Owner Handler,Bred-by-Exhibitor, American-bred orOpen Classes, or in any division ofthese designated in the Classification.First, Second, Third, Fourth in anyadditional class which the show-giving club may offer in accord withthe provisions of Chapter 3, Section13, and in the Miscellaneous Class (atall-breed shows only).Winners, Reserve Winners, Best ofWinners, Select, Best of Breed orVariety, Best of Opposite Sex to Bestof Breed or Variety.

At all-breed shows only: First, Second,Third, Fourth in a Group Class and forBest in Show, Reserve Best in Show, BestBrace in Show and Best Team in Show.

Section 8. At any specialty show, prizesmay also be offered in accordance withSections 7 through 12 of this Chapterfor: Best in Puppy Classes, Best inTwelve-to-Eighteen Month Classes, Bestin Novice Classes, Best in AmateurOwner Hander, Best in Bred-by-Exhibitor Classes, Best in American-bredClasses, Best in Open Classes, Best in anyadditional classes which the show-givingclub may offer in accord with theprovisions of Chapter 3, Section 13, inwhich the sexes are divided.

(In breeds in which there are varieties,a prize may be offered for Best in any ofthe above classes within the variety.)

In shows held by breed Specialty clubs,awards for Best in Puppy, Twelve-to-Eighteen Month, Novice, AmateurOwner Handler, Bred-by-Exhibitor,American-bred, and Open Classes, Bestin any additional classes which the show-giving club may offer in accord with theprovisions of Chapter 3, Section 13, inwhich the sexes are divided, may also beawarded on a three-time win basis pro-vided permanent possession goes to theowner and/or breeder winning the

award three times, not necessarily withthe same dog, provided such prizes areoffered by the show-giving specialty clubitself or through it for competition at itsshows.

Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows

The following amendment toChapter 16, Section 1, New SixthParagraph, of the Rules Applying to DogShows, is to be voted on at the September11, 2012, Delegates Meeting. The Boardhas not made a recommendation.

Chapter 16Section 1 (new sixth paragraph)

Each AKC Breed Parent SpecialtyClub shall have one designated ParentClub National Specialty show per year.All others shall be termed a Parent ClubSpecialty show.

Unless the Parent Club, in itsApplication to the AKC to hold itsNational Specialty, chooses to excludethe following award: At the NationalSpecialty the dog designated ReserveWinners Dog and the bitch designatedReserve Winners Bitch will be awarded athree-point major, provided that thenumber of dogs competing in the regularclasses of the Reserve Winner’s sex totalsat least twice the number required for afive point major, in the region in whichthe event is held.

No major for Reserve Winners shallbe given based upon an award of Best ofWinners. In counting the number of eli-gible dogs in competition, a dog that isdisqualified, or that is dismissed, excusedor ordered from the ring by the judge, orfrom which all awards are withheld, shallnot be included.

REGISTERED HANDLERSLetters concerning registered handers

and handler applicants should beaddressed to the Handlers Department at8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh,NC 27617.

The American Kennel Club will at therequest of a registered handler applicant,provide that individual with copies ofletters received regarding their handlingqualifications. As a result, it should beunderstood that any such correspon-dence will be made available uponrequest, to the registered handler or han-dler applicant.



It is the responsibility of all registeredhandlers to notify the HandlersDepartment of any changes or correc-tions to their address, phone, fax oremails. These changes are very importantbecause they affect your handlers record,the Web site and the Handlers Directory.Please notify the Handlers Department at(919) 816 - 3884 or [email protected]

NEW REGISTERED HANDLERAPPLICANTS

The following persons have submit-ted an application for the RegisteredHandler Program.

Ms. Kerry Boyd8 Sanderson StreetMedway, MA 02053

JUDGESAs a result of the October 2010 Board

Meeting, publication notice in theGazette was combined into one notice,therefore the judging approval processcontinues to include an opportunity forthe fancy to respond to each permitjudge.

Letters concerning judges and permitjudges should be addressed to theJudging Operations Department at POBox 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675-9062.Letters concerning Agility, Obedience,Rally, Tracking, and VST applicantsshould be addressed to the CompanionEvents Department in North Carolina.

The American Kennel Club will, atthe request of a judge or judge applicant,provide that individual with copies ofletters received by AKC concerning theirqualifications. As a result, it should beunderstood that any such correspon-dence will be made available, uponrequest, to the judge.

It is the responsibility of allConformation and JS judges to notifythe Judging Operations Department ofany changes or corrections to theiraddress, phone, fax or emails. Thesechanges are very important because theyaffect your judges’ record, the web siteand the Judges Directory. Please notifyJudging Operations at (919) 816-3593 oremail, [email protected].

PERMIT JUDGESThe following persons have been

approved on a Permit basis for the desig-nated breeds in accordance with the cur-rent judging approval process. They maynow accept assignments and the fancymay still offer comments to JudgingOperations.

NEW BREED JUDGESMr. Lloyd J. Amodei (95053) PA

(215) [email protected] Terriers

Mr. Jerry Cerasini (95059) GA(770) [email protected], JS-L

Mrs. Christiaan P. Curtis (95127) AK(907) [email protected] Huskies

Mr. Kevin M. Riley (95065) OK(405) [email protected]

Ms. Patrice Tinsley (95061) TX(713) [email protected]

Mr. Wendell H. Tinsley (95047) TX(713) [email protected]

APPROVED BREED JUDGESMrs. Kathy L. Beliew (18970) CA

(909) [email protected] Hounds, Beagles, Bloodhounds,Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds,Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds,Petits Bassets Griffons Vendeens,Pharaoh Hounds, ScottishDeerhounds

Mrs. Judi Bendt (37568) SD(605) [email protected] of Herding Group (CanaanDogs, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs,Finnish Lapphunds, IcelandicSheepdogs, Norwegian Buhunds,Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik,Pyrenean Shepherds, SwedishVallhund), Boston Terriers, Bulldogs,Chow Chows, Poodles, Shiba Inu

Mr. Danny J. Bussard (38416) TX(210) [email protected] of Toy Group (Affenpinschers,English Toy Spaniels, Havanese,Manchester Terriers, Pekingese),Boxers

Mr. Paul Campanella (48571) NY(631) [email protected] Retrievers, Nova ScotiaDuck Tolling Retrievers, Weimaraners

Mrs. Susan M. Carr (7112) C T(860) [email protected], Alaskan Malamutes, BerneseMountain Dogs, Boxers, Great Danes,Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs,Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

Ms. Kathryn A. Cowsert (17121) CA(925) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Irish Red& White Setters, American WaterSpaniels, Boykin Spaniels), AfghanHounds, Basenjis, Black and TanCoonhounds, Harriers, RedboneCoonhounds, Salukis, Treeing WalkerCoonhounds

Mrs. Janet L. Fink (6374) CA(909) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, BelgianMalinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, BelgianTervuren, Finnish Lapphunds, OldEnglish Sheepdogs, Swedish Vallhunds

Mr.PhilipKemplerFreilich (16669)CA(925) [email protected], Alaskan Malamutes, AnatolianShepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs,Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers,Kuvaszok, Portuguese Water Dogs,Saint Bernards, Siberian Huskies,Standard Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs

Mr. Jamie Lee Hubbard (80432) IN(812) [email protected], German ShorthairedPointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers,Curly-Coated Retrievers, Flat CoatedRetrievers, Golden Retrievers,Labrador Retrievers, English CockerSpaniels, English Springer Spaniels,Field Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels,Sussex Spaniels, Welsh SpringerSpaniels, Vizslas



Mrs. Marianne C. Klinkowski (7135)CA(408) [email protected] Hounds, Greyhounds, IrishWolfhounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks,Scottish Deerhounds, ItalianGreyhounds

Mr. Richard V. Miller (5872) IL(217) [email protected] of Terrier Group (AustralianTerriers, Cesky Terriers, DandieDinmont Terriers, Glen of ImaalTerriers, Lakeland Terriers, RussellTerriers, Sealyham Terriers, SkyeTerriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers,Welsh Terriers)

Mr. Dennis Morgan (5462) WA(360) [email protected] of Working Group (Chinook,Komondorok, Neapolitan Mastiffs)

Mrs. Carol Jean Nelson (17019) TX(903) [email protected] Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers,Irish Red & White Setters

Mr. Allen L. Odom (5448) CO(303) [email protected] of Hound Group (AmericanFoxhounds, American EnglishCoonhounds, Basset Hounds, Beagles,Black and Tan Coonhounds,Bloodhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds,Dachshunds, English Foxhounds,Greyhounds, Harriers, Ibizan Hounds,Irish Wolfhounds, NorwegianElkhounds, Otterhounds, Petits BassetsGriffons Vendeens, Pharaoh Hounds,Plotts, Portuguese Podengo Pequeno,Redbone Coonhounds, RhodesianRidgebacks, Salukis, ScottishDeerhounds, Treeing WalkerCoonhounds), Miniature Pinschers,Boston Terriers, Bulldogs, PembrokeWelsh Corgis, Shetland Sheepdogs

Mr. Stephen P. Regan (22219) NJ(732) [email protected], English Toy Spaniels

Mrs. Knowlton A. Reynders (15203)NH(603) [email protected] Staffordshire Terriers, IrishTerriers, Manchester Terriers,Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Mr. Johnny R. Shoemaker (19267) NV(702) [email protected] of Toy Group (Affenpinschers,English Toy Spaniels, Japanese Chin,Maltese, Manchester Terriers,Miniature Pinschers, Shih Tzu)

Mrs. Cindy Stansell (44666) NC(919) [email protected], Alaskan Malamutes, GreatDanes, Samoyeds, Bulldogs,Dalmatians, French Bulldogs,Keeshonden, Shiba Inu, Briards

Mr. Merle Taylor (17377) IL(217) [email protected] of Herding Group (FinnishLapphunds, Pyrenean Shepherds,Swedish Vallhund), Affenpinschers,Brussels Griffons, Chihuahuas

Mrs. Judith Voran (21971) AZ(928) [email protected] Malamutes, AnatolianShepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs,Cane Corsos, German Pinschers,Giant Schnauzers, Greater SwissMountain Dogs, Komondorok, SaintBernards, Siberian Huskies, StandardSchnauzers

APPROVED BREED ADJUNCT JUDGEMrs. Sally Yancey (17981) NC

(336) [email protected] Terrier

PERMIT ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETEDThe following persons have com-

pleted their Permit Judging assignmentsin the breeds listed, and their names havebeen added to the list of regularapproved judges.

NEW BREED JUDGESMrs. Estelle Corr (94545) NY

(631) [email protected] Pinschers

Mrs. Barbara J. Dillon (92372) OH(440) [email protected] Pyrenees

Mr. Greg Garrity (70279) CA(909) [email protected], Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervurens

Mr. Jeffrey Langevin (93425) NH(207) [email protected] Danes, Dalmatians, JuniorShowmanship

Mrs. Cynthia M. Savioli (93349) NJ(973) [email protected] Welsh Corgis, PewbrokeWelsh Corgis

Mr. Vincent J. Savioli (93351) NJ(973) [email protected] Welsh Corgis, PewbrokeWelsh Corgis

Mr. Stephen Siegel (90307) MS(443) [email protected]

APPROVED BREED JUDGESDr. Klaus Anselm (4091) VA

(434) [email protected] Wolfhounds

Mr. David Bolus (35586) TN(423) [email protected] of Working Group (AnatolianShepherds, Cane Corsos, Chinooks,Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Leonbergers,Neapolitan Mastiffs), Basenjis, BassetHounds, Beagles, Bloodhounds,Dachshunds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Ms. Patricia Leakey Brenner (4729) WI(920) [email protected] of Hound Group (AmericanEnglish Coonhounds, AmericanFoxhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds,English Foxhounds, Harriers, Plotts,Redbone Coonhounds)

Mrs. Danelle M. Brown (7231) TX(512) [email protected] Collies, Beaucerons, Bouviersdes Flandres, Briards, EntlebucherMountain Dogs, Icelandic Sheepdogs,Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Pulik,Swedish Vallhund

Ms. Frandel Brown (7565) CA(559) [email protected] Terriers

Mrs. Maralyn K. Busse (6549) AL(205) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group(Bichons Frises, Finnish Spitz,Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen,



Norwegian Lundehunds, Shiba Inu,Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers,Xoloitzcuintli), Great Danes

Mrs. Monica Canestrini (5166) CO(303) [email protected], Alaskan Malamutes, Samoyeds,Siberian Huskies, Chinese Cresteds,Italian Greyhounds, Pomeranians, ShihTzu, Toy Fox Terriers

Mr. David Chan (53836) MD(410) [email protected] Malamutes, BerneseMountain Dogs, Great Pyrenees,Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs

Mr. Kenneth W. Clemons (6798) AZ(928) [email protected], Harriers, Ibizan Hounds,Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Mrs. Susan L. Clemons (28806) AZ(928) [email protected] Retrievers, GordonSetters, Irish Setters, Vizslas

Mrs. Terry M. DePietro (4708) NJ(732) [email protected] Corsos

Ms. Cathy Dugan (80405) CA(530) [email protected], JS

Mr. Rory Friedow D.V.M. (53161) IA(641) [email protected], JS

Ms. Grace M. Fritz (21887) KS(913) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group(American Eskimo Dogs, BichonsFrises, Finnish Spitz, Lhasa Apsos,Lowchen, Norwegian Lundehunds,Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, TibetanSpaniels, Tibetan Terriers,Xoloitzcuintli)

Mrs. Honey Anne Glendinning(6773) CN(604) [email protected] Sheepdogs, Border Collies,Briards

Mrs. Dennis (Mary Lou) Kniola(17466) OH(740) [email protected] of Terrier Group(Staffordshire Bull Terriers)

Dr. Eric Liebes (6051) TX(281) [email protected], Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren,Bouviers des Flandres, Cardigan WelshCorgis, Old English Sheepdogs,Pembroke Welsh Corgis, ShetlandSheepdogs

Mrs. Nancy Liebes (5170) PA(713) [email protected], Brussels Griffons,Chihuahuas, Italian Greyhounds,Japanese Chin, ManchesterTerriers, Pomeranians, Poodles,Shih Tzu

Mr. John J. Madieros (4263) FL(352) [email protected], Boxers, Doberman Pinschers,Samoyeds

Ms. Karen Martin (59015) MO(636) [email protected] Retrievers, Boxers, DobermanPinschers, Mastiffs

Dr. Dana Ann Smith Massey (15361)Tx(254) [email protected] Ridgebacks, AnatolianShepherds, Bullmastiffs, Cane Corsos,Dogues de Bordeaux, Great Danes,Mastiffs, Rottweilers, AustralianShepherds

Mr. Ronald H. Menaker (6380) FL(561) [email protected] Hounds, Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels, Pugs, Bichons Frises,Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalmatians, FrenchBulldogs, Shiba Inu, ShetlandSheepdogs

Ms. Lew Olson (24173) TX(713) [email protected] Shepherds, Cane Corsos,Dogues de Bordeaux, GermanPinschers, Giant Schnauzers, GreatPyrenees, Newfoundlands, PortugueseWater Dogs, Standard Schnauzers

Miss Cindy L. Partridge (91552) VA(703) [email protected] Retrievers

Mr. David J. Peat (6909) AZ(480) [email protected] of Hound Group (AmericanEnglish Coonhounds, Black and TanCoonhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds,Borzois, English Foxhounds,Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds,Plotts, Redbone Coonhounds, TreeingWalker Coonhounds)

Ms. Deirdre Petrie (63937) PA(610) [email protected] Wolfhounds, Salukis, JS

Mrs. Sheila Polk (17200) CA(925) [email protected], German ShorthairedPointers, Curly-Coated Retrievers,Flat Coated Retrievers, EnglishSetters, Irish Setters, Cocker Spaniels,Vizslas, Weimaraners

Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser (7496) TX(210) [email protected] Cattle Dogs, AustralianShepherds, Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren,Bouviers des Flandres, Cardigan WelshCorgis, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Mrs. Nancy D. Simmons (6369) TX(972) [email protected]

Dr. Ronald I Spritzer (3822) OH(513) [email protected] Terriers, Bulldogs

Mr. E. A. (Skip) Thielen (34041) OH(937) [email protected], Scottish Deerhounds,Bullmastiffs, Giant Schnauzers,Mastiffs, Portuguese Water Dogs,Rottweilers, Saint Bernards, StandardSchnauzers

Ms. Penny L. Urban (6408) IL(815) 727-7927Boxers, Giant Schnauzers, GreatPyrenees, Greater Swiss MountainDogs, Portuguese Water Dogs,Manchester Terriers, Papillons



Ms. Pamela Wilson (64914) TX(512) [email protected] Highland White Terriers

APPROVED BREED ADJUNCT JUDGEMrs. Gayle Bontecou (0174) NY

(845) [email protected] Russell Terriers

Mrs. Pat Putman (34310) WA(509) [email protected], Icelandic Sheepdogs

Ms. Mary Ann Ruggiero-Smith(92424) ID(208) [email protected]

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMr. John Marinos (57063) NY

(631) [email protected]

Miss Alicia Reed (34485) PA(610) [email protected]

Ms. Denise D. Simenauer (90287) FL(269) [email protected]

Mr. Michael L. Van Tassell (38468) UT(801) [email protected]

BEST IN SHOWThe following persons, having success-

fully completed the required GroupAssignments in the first Variety Groupfor which they are approved, have beenadded to the list of judges eligible forapproval to judge Best In Show.Mrs. Jean (Norman A.) Austin (7606)OR(404) [email protected]

Mr. Jeffery M. Bazell (5777) OH(614) [email protected]

Mr. James M. Brown (27333) OH(513) [email protected]

Ms. Melinda L. Lyon (5917) KY(502) [email protected]

RESIGNED JUDGESMr. Louis AuslanderMrs. Amber Shields-TurnerMrs. Sue Weiss

EMERITUS JUDGESMrs. Mary E. Diesem-SotoMrs. Joan FraileyMr. Richard Tang

DECEASED JUDGESMr. Donald F. CarmodyMr. Gregg D. CaliendoMs. Margaret M. Douglas

PROVISIONALOBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGESThe following persons have beenapproved as a judge on a Provisional basisfor the class/test indicated in accordancewith the Provisional judging system.They may now accept assignments.Shannon Jones 95361 (NC)

[email protected] - All

Kathy Sweet 92976 (MI)[email protected] - All

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/ RALLY/TRACKING JUDGES COMPLETEDhe following persons have completedtheir Provisional Judging assignments andtheir names have been added to the listof regular approved judges.Cathleen Caballero 93112 (TX)

[email protected] - All

Cathleen Caballero 93112 (TX) [email protected] - Novice

Celeste Meade-Maurer 44066 (NH)[email protected] - Utility

Jean Nocilly 75179 (DE)[email protected] - Open

Nancy Watson 26243 (FL) [email protected] - All

Elmer Willems 5117 (WI)[email protected] - All

APPROVED MINIATURE SCHNAUZERSTANDARD

GENERAL APPEARANCE The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust,

active dog of terrier type, resembling hislarger cousin, the Standard Schnauzer, ingeneral appearance, and of an alert, activedisposition. Faults - Type - Toyishness,ranginess or coarseness.

SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE Size - From 12 to 14 inches.He is stur-

dily built, nearly square in proportion ofbody length to height with plenty ofbone, and without any suggestion of toy-ishness. Disqualifications - Dogs orbitches under 12 inches or over 14 inches.

HEADEyes - Small, dark brown and deep-set.

They are oval in appearance and keen inexpression. Faults - Eyes light and/or largeand prominent in appearance. Ears -When cropped, the ears are identical inshape and length, with pointed tips. Theyare in balance with the head and notexaggerated in length. They are set highon the skull and carried perpendicularlyat the inner edges, with as little bell aspossible along the outer edges. Whenuncropped, the ears are small and V-shaped, folding close to the skull. Head -strong and rectangular, its width dimin-ishing slightly from ears to eyes, andagain to the tip of the nose. The foreheadis unwrinkled. The topskull is flat andfairly long. The foreface is parallel to thetopskull, with a slight stop, and it is atleast as long as the topskull. The muzzle isstrong in proportion to the skull; it endsin a moderately blunt manner, with thickwhiskers which accentuate the rectangu-lar shape of the head. Faults - Headcoarse and cheeky. The teeth meet in ascissors bite. That is, the upper front teethoverlap the lower front teeth in such amanner that the inner surface of theupper incisors barely touches the outersurface of the lower incisors when themouth is closed. Faults - Bite -Undershot or overshot jaw. Level bite.



NECK, TOPLINE, BODYNeck - Strong and well arched, blend-

ing into the shoulders, and with the skinfitting tightly at the throat.

Body - Short and deep, with the brisketextending at least to the elbows. Ribs arewell sprung and deep, extending wellback to a short loin. The underbody doesnot present a tucked up appearance atthe flank. The backline is straight; itdeclines slightly from the withers to thebase of the tail. The withers form thehighest point of the body. The overalllength from chest to buttock appears toequal the height at the withers. Faults -Chest too broad or shallow in brisket.Hollow or roach back. Tail - set high andcarried erect. It is docked only longenough to be clearly visible over thebackline of the body when the dog is inproper length of coat. A properly pre-sented Miniature Schnauzer will have adocked tail as described; all others shouldbe severely penalized.

Fault: Tail set too low.

FOREQUARTERS Forelegs are straight and parallel

when viewed from all sides. They havestrong pasterns and good bone. They areseparated by a fairly deep brisket whichprecludes a pinched front. The elbowsare close, and the ribs spread graduallyfrom the first rib so as to allow space forthe elbows to move close to the body.Fault - Loose elbows. The slopingshoulders are muscled, yet flat and clean.They are well laid back, so that from theside the tips of the shoulder blades arein a nearly vertical line above the elbow.The tips of the blades are placed closelytogether. They slope forward and down-ward at an angulation which permitsthe maximum forward extension of theforelegs without binding or effort. Boththe shoulder blades and upper arms arelong, permitting depth of chest at thebrisket. Feet short and round (cat feet)with thick, black pads. The toes arearched and compact.HINDQUARTERS

The hindquarters have strong-muscled,slanting thighs. They are well bent at thestifles. There is sufficient angulation sothat, in stance, the hocks extend beyondthe tail. The hindquarters never appearoverbuilt or higher than the shoulders.The rear pasterns are short and, in stance,perpendicular to the ground and, when

viewed from the rear, are parallel to eachother. Faults - Sickle hocks, cow hocks,open hocks or bowed hindquarters.

COAT Double, with hard, wiry, outer coat

and close undercoat. The head, neck,ears, chest, tail, and body coat must beplucked. When in show condition, thebody coat should be of sufficient lengthto determine texture. Close covering onneck, ears and skull. Furnishings arefairly thick but not silky. Faults - Coattoo soft or too smooth and slick inappearance.

COLORAllowed colors: salt and pepper, black

and silver and solid black. All colors haveuniform skin pigmentation, i.e. no whiteor pink skin patches shall appear any-where on the dog and the nose must besolid black.

Salt and Pepper - The typical salt andpepper color of the topcoat results fromthe combination of black and whitebanded hairs and solid black and whiteunbanded hairs, with the banded hairspredominating. Acceptable are all shadesof salt and pepper, from the light to darkmixtures with tan shadings permissible inthe banded or unbanded hair of the top-coat. In salt and pepper dogs, the salt andpepper mixture fades out to light gray orsilver white in the eyebrows, whiskers,cheeks, under throat, inside ears, acrosschest, under tail, leg furnishings, andinside hind legs. It may or may not alsofade out on the underbody. However, ifso, the lighter underbody hair is not torise higher on the sides of the body thanthe front elbows.

Black and Silver - The black and silvergenerally follows the same pattern as thesalt and pepper. The entire salt and pep-per section must be black. The blackcolor in the topcoat of the black and sil-ver is a true rich color with black under-coat. The stripped portion is free fromany fading or brown tinge and theunderbody should be dark.

Black - Black is the only solid colorallowed. Ideally, the black color in thetopcoat is a true rich glossy color withthe undercoat being less intense, a softmatting shade of black. This is naturaland should not be penalized in any way.The stripped portion is free from anyfading or brown tinge. The scissored and

clippered areas have lighter shades ofblack. A small white spot on the chest ispermitted, as is an occasional singlewhite hair elsewhere on the body.

Disqualifications: Dogs not of anallowed color or white striping, patching,or spotting on the colored areas of thedog, except for the small white spot per-mitted on the chest of the black. Thebody coat color in salt and pepper andblack and silver dogs fades out to lightgray or silver white under the throat andacross the chest. Between them thereexists a natural body coat color. Anyirregular or connecting blaze or whitemark in this section is considered a whitepatch on the body, which is also a dis-qualification. Nose any color other thansolid black.

GAIT The trot is the gait at which move-

ment is judged. When approaching, theforelegs, with elbows close to the body,move straight forward, neither too closenor too far apart. Going away, the hindlegs are straight and travel in the sameplanes as the forelegs. Note - It is gener-ally accepted that when a full trot isachieved, the rear legs continue to movein the same planes as the forelegs, but avery slight inward inclination will occur.It begins at the point of the shoulder infront and at the hip joint in the rear.Viewed from the front or rear, the legsare straight from these points to the pads.The degree of inward inclination isalmost imperceptible in a MiniatureSchnauzer that has correct movement. Itdoes not justify moving close, toeing in,crossing, or moving out at the elbows.Viewed from the side, the forelegs havegood reach, while the hind legs havestrong drive, with good pickup of hocks.The feet turn neither inward nor out-ward. Faults - Single tracking, sidegaiting,paddling in front, or hackney action.Weak rear action.

TEMPERAMENT The typical Miniature Schnauzer is

alert and spirited, yet obedient to com-mand. He is friendly, intelligent and will-ing to please. He should never be overag-gressive or timid.

DISQUALIFICATIONSDogs or bitches under 12 inches or over 14

inches.



Dogs not of an allowed color or white strip-ing, patching, or spotting on the colored areasof the dog, except for the small white spot per-mitted on the chest of the black. The body coatcolor in salt and pepper and black and silverfades out to light gray or silver white under thethroat and across the chest. Between themthere exists a natural body coat color. Anyirregular or connecting blaze or white mark inthis section is considered a white patch on thebody, which is also a disqualification.

Nose any color other than solid black.

Approved July 10, 2012Effective September 04, 2012

Application for Breed-SpecificRegistered Name Prefix

The following applications for abreed-specific Registered Name Prefixhave been submitted to The AmericanKennel Club. Letters in regard to theseapplications should be addressed to JamesP. Crowley, Executive Secretary:WINSAIL – Labrador Retrievers –Jennifer J. IsonBLACK STARS – Doberman Pinschers -Fabian D’AllesandroKYLEAKIN – West Highland WhiteTerriers – Sharon S. NewsomBAUHAUS – Affenpinschers – Camala C.& Randy D. BaileyFIRE STAR – Irish Terriers – Jo A. ManesAYEHLI – Bernese Mountain Dogs –Fara G. BushnellLITTLEFIELD – Norwich Terriers –Leandra M. LittleSTEINBACH - Rottweilers – Tammy L.& James D. Oswald

Registered Name Prefixes GrantedThe following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix havebeen granted:FINNGAEL – Irish Terriers – Robert A.SchmelzlenCARLINS – Pembroke Welsh Corgis –Judith A. BolinBERIBBONED – Bichon Frise –Stepheni C. ScottCASTLEHILL – Irish Water Spaniels –Susan TappKORVETTE – Boxers – K. Page ConradSUTHERN – Golden Retrievers –Pamela J. JaeckschDRAGONPATCH – Cardigan WelshCorgis – David L. & Deborah L.Anthony

TRIPLE T – Mastiffs – Anna G. MayMAJESTICAL – Bull Terriers – Jose L.Mateo-CortesDEL ADORA – Havanese – Rita l. MarshWILL-CM – Chihuahuas – Curtis F.Williams & Michael D. DunningtonWILD MTS – Beagles – Andrew M. &Margaret C. PfendlerPCH – Great Danes – Suzzane M.Kelleher-DuckettBELLISSIMA – Cane Corso – StephanieL. SimpsonKRISMA – Kerry Blue – Lois J. & Ted A.GrierADALWINE – German ShorthairedPointers – Michael C. McQuaid, SR &Stacie R. McQuaidBELLEBRAE – Shetland Sheepdogs – Dr.Craig E. & Cailyn E.BowenLONGTREE – Australian Shepherds – JeriL. LongBANYAN – French Bulldogs – BarbaraMcCarthySOLANA – Skye Terriers – Michelle M.ShiueFORJOY – French Bulldogs – Sheila J.HoltonBAJORON – Bouvier des Flanders –Lynn L & Greg N. VelliosBLU PARAGON – Yorkshire Terriers –Pamala D. KechDOGWOOD HILLS – GermanShorthaired Pointers – Cathy M. LewisPATRIOT – Portuguese Water Dogs –Kathy M. Maguire

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Borzoi

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RhodesianRidgeback

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Whippet

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GermanPinscher

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Tibetan Mastiff

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Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Skye Terrier Soft CoatedWheaten Terrier

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Wire FoxTerrier

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English ToySpaniel

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Yorkshire Terrier

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NorwegianBuhund

Old EnglishSheepdog

PembrokeWelsh Corgi

Polish LowlandSheepdog

Puli PyreneanShepherd

ShetlandSheepdog

SwedishVallhund

http://www.acdca.org/public/

http://australianshepherds.org/

http://bcca.us/

http://www.beauce.org/

http://www.malinoisclub.com/abmc/

http://www.bsca.info/

http://www.abtc.org/

http://www.bordercolliesociety.com/

http://www.bouvier.org/

http://briardclubofamerica.org/bca/

http://www.cdca.org/

http://www.cardigancorgis.com/

http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/

http://www.collieclubofamerica.org/

http://nemda.org/

http://www.akc.org/breeds/finnish_lapphund/

http://www.gsdca.org/

http://icelanddogs.com/

http://www.buhund.org/

http://www.oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org/

http://www.pembrokecorgi.org/

http://www.aponc.org/

http://www.puliclub.org/

http://www.pyrshepclub.com/

http://www.assa.org/

http://www.swedishvallhund.com/

AKC REGISTERED HANDLERS

The American Kennel Club Registered Handlers Program

establishes criteria and standards for responsible,

knowledgeable professional handlers. All handlers

enrolled in the Program have met these criteria and made

the commitment to follow the guidelines and Code of

Ethics as set forth by the AKC.

For additional information concerning the Registered Handlers Program, click here:

http://www.akc.org/handlers/

To view the AKC Registered Handlers

Membership list, click here: www.akc.org/handlers/states/allstates.cfm

For information on upcoming RHP Handling Clinics:

http://www.akc.org/handlers/jr_clinics.cfm

http://www.akc.org/handlers/adult_clinics.cfm



www.akc.org/handlers/states/allstates.cfm

http://www.akc.org/handlers/jr_clinics.cfm

http://www.akc.org/handlers/adult_clinics.cfm

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