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Will AlexAnder Will is often referred to as the “Wayne Gretzky” of dog shows. Musings is a regular feature of CDF, as well Will plans to continue to interview some of the legends in the Canadian Dog Fancy.

dr. JAmie rothenburger Jamie is a resident in Veterinary Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Watch for Jamie’s Health & Genetics feature in each issue of CDF.

dr. dick meen “Dr. Dick” has been showing andbreeding dogs for over 45 years, is past president of the CKC, and is a world-renowned all breed judge. Dr. Dick shares his thoughts with us in the Warkworth notebook.

Publisher’s Message – Shawn Bennett 8

Musings – William Alexander 14

The Warkworth Notebook – Dr. Dick Meen 18

Breeders Forum – The Miniature Schnauzer 22

Barn Hunting 40

Meet the Versatile Terrier 46

CDJA Permit Judges’ Updates 54

Canadian Kennel Club Report – Lance Novak 56

BOH Profile – John & Penny Rogers 58

Chicken Jerky Treats Still Sickening Dogs 60

Health & Genetics: Clinical Pathology – Dr. Jamie Rothenburger 64

Nutrition: Thee Benefits of Appropriate Nutrition 68

Pro Profile – Lori-Ann Fischer 74

Judge Profile – Ginny Lynne 78

Canadian Purebreds and the Economy 80

Research Benefits: Canines and Humans Together 82

New Products 86

CanuckDogs.com stats 88

Canadian Dog Fancier Contacts, Rates & Deadlines 92

Index to Advertisers 94


PUBLISHER’S MESSAGEShawn Bennett

Publisher’sMessAGe

I continue to be amazed at how some people treat

visitors to our shows. At a recent show a professional

handler stopped me and told me about a boy who had

been hanging around his setup all weekend with great

interest. This handler told the boy “Hey, you should go

over to the show secretary’s table and ask if they could

provide you any information on how you might be able

to get started in showing dogs”. You see, this handler

was from out of province, and while he is fairly well

known himself, he didn’t know the best people to send

this young boy to, so figured this was the best place to

start. Wrong. Would you believe he was basically told

they had no idea, and they couldn’t, or wouldn’t, help

him. Really? You have a young person right there in front

of you that is a potential “client” let’s call him, and you

brush him off?

I couldn’t believe this was true, so the handler pointed

him out to me and I went and confirmed – sure enough,

he was told they had no idea how to help him. So I took

him over to our setup, took one of our dogs out of the

crate, and spent over an hour with him showing him the

basics. He was smiling from ear to ear the entire time.

His parents showed up shortly after and also had many

questions. Guess what, one of the questions was “When

is the next dog show, we would love to come again!”

WE NEED NEW PEOPLE! Yes, I was yelling. Not only do we

need new people, we need new YOUNG people. If you ever

have a chance like I was presented here, please take the

time to share some of your knowledge and do your part to

encourage anybody to learn more about the dog fancy.

Once again the email lists are buzzing, this time with

the changes affecting taking dogs into the USA. There

are two major changes that anybody planning to ship

or sell a dog into the USA needs to be aware of. Change

causes panic, but cooler heads do prevail, although the

new rabies criteria has me very concerned over having to

keep our puppies until they are 12 weeks old before we

can ship them to our new USA puppy homes.

I thought it was important to share the information that

I was able to source. While I believe that my sources are

accurate, I strongly encourage you to do your research

before heading to the border with your dogs.

New USDA health requirements for dogs imported to the USA for resale

In a move to ensure the health and welfare of dogs

imported into the USA, effective November 17, 2014, the

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant

Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published a new dog

importation rule that prohibits the importation of dogs

into the United States for resale1 purposes, unless the

dogs are determined to be in good health, have received

all necessary vaccinations, and are at least six months of

age.

Importantly, “Dogs imported by a person who will use the

dog as a personal pet, for sport, for shows or competitions,

or for breeding or semen collection are not subject to the

six-month age restriction or any other requirements of this

rule”. Quite simply, the rule “does not apply when there

is no transfer of ownership or control of a dog to another

person for more than de minimis2 consideration3 after

the dog’s importation into the United States.”

It should also be noted that the rule “Will not apply to

puppies imported by legitimate training organizations for


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the purpose of training the dog to be a working dog.” Also

noteworthy: dog importations that are not subject to the

new rule” will not be refused entry or seized because they

arrive without a permit.”

The USDA/APHIS rule also reminds dog importers to abide

by the newly enforced CDC regulations regarding the rabies

vaccination protocol, requiring that dogs be fully immunized

against rabies before being imported into the USA. The

rabies vaccination must be administered no earlier than 12

weeks of age of the dog and at least 30 days before arrival

at a USA port of entry. Therefore, the youngest that a puppy

may be imported to the USA is four months of age.

Following recent changes surrounding the USDA/APHIS

and CDC dog importation regulations, I have been told that

the CKC is currently working with organizations to explore

exemption options for CKC members.

1 The USDA/APHIS regulations define the term ‘’dogs

imported for resale’’ as dogs imported for sale in

wholesale channels, at retail, and for adoption after

arrival in the United States, as well as dogs imported for

other purposes involving transfer of ownership or control

of the dog to another person for more than de minimis

consideration after the dog’s arrival in the United States.”

2 The USDA considers de minimis to have “the standard

dictionary meaning, which, according to Merriam-

Webster is, ‘lacking significance or importance; so minor

as to merit disregard.’”

3 The USDA states that “consideration” means, “the

inducement to a contract or other legal transaction;

specifically: An Act or forbearance or the promise thereof

done or given by one party in return for the act or

promise of another.”

Shawn c


Musings

WithWilliamalexander

Every sport has its bullies who try to intimidate

and push officials to their way of thinking,

hockey, baseball, basketball, and even ours. And

these characters never endear themselves to

their fellow competitors, and the officials that

let themselves be swayed by such tactics only

lend credence to those tactics.

New competitors who watch these actions

either lean one way or another.

First, being offended by such action and

language, they just want to remove themselves

from the sport entirely. In a world of dwindling

participation, there is no room for that. Second,

they begin to mimic the practice, developing a

whole new generation of such sportsmanship.

And the circle just continues.

These days bullying does not have the same

effect as in the past, and officials stand up for

themselves and just do their job. Right or wrong,

in a subjective sport, is hard to measure, but

there are scales as to how right or how wrong,

leaving space for specifics that are important

to certain individuals. For instance one may put

more emphasis on eye shape than someone

else.

In the long run, respect is gained by just doing

your job. Even if the exhibitor who tries to

bully is successful, do you really think they

respect the official that caved to them? I

think not. Respect is one of the greatest titles

any dog person can achieve. I sometimes sit

back and watch certain individuals from our

sport disrespect others, who have in the past,

Bullies sportmanship&


Musings

awarded them many accolades. We all

have had our share of winning and losing,

and when you lose under a judge who has

been so good to you in the past, does that

really mean they have lost their faculties

and are no longer on that list of judges

whose opinion you enjoy receiving?

I do hope I haven’t displayed that

characteristic. Sure, a momentary display

of disappointment is inevitable, but to

hear some of the derogatory names these

people get tagged with, one wonders

how they fend for themselves in the real

world. It’s ludicrous. I would hate to be

a relative or close friend of one of these

targets and over-hear the statements

made about them. c

In the long run, respect is gained by just doing your job. Even if the exhibitor who tries to bully is successful, do you really think they respect the official that caved to them?

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The Warkworth Notebook with Dr. Dick Meen

August for me was always a month to relax, plan, read, and

perchance, to dream.

Judith Rossner, in her award winning novel August, gave notice

that all psychiatrists disappeared in August and left their patients

to their own devices for the month.

My Borzois also got me off the hook by losing all their hair at that

time of the year, thus looking pretty awful, and permitted me to

avoid all dogs shows after the first weekend in August.

The “dog days of summer” permitted time to prepare for the fall

campaign. Dogs in Canada with Joan Morden, had brought forward

the Top Dogs In Canada Competition for all to be enthusiastic

about. Of course today we may say that that was the beginning of

the end – a topic to be discussed at another time I do believe.

This year in Canada we have all breed shows with less than 100

exhibits, where before there were hundreds.

I began this August by attending the Borzoi Canada National

Speciality at the beautiful Spruce Meadows site in Calgary. There

was an entry of 17. In the past a hundred was considered a small

entry no matter the location. This experience highlighted for me,

not only the huge struggles we are having in my own beloved

breed, but also the sport at large. The flight home from Calgary to

Toronto was quite depressing.

Within 48 hours my life changed. My partner and I got on a plane

and flew to Iceland. In the Reykavic airport we discovered a hoard

of Canadian dog fanciers enthusiastically escorting many dogs

to Helsinki for the World Show to compete with the 22,000-plus

other exhibits who were travelling from 60 different countries to

compete under the watchful eye of 63,000 spectators.

What a thrill we were all in for. What a different experience

we would all have. Ring dimensions were determined by the

exhibitors perched on benches intently engaged. Ring stewards

It’s time for change Canada!


The Warkworth Notebook continued managed the ring, handed out the ribbons and kept the

judges in line doing their job and recording their critiques.

(Judges were limited to examining 100 dogs a day because

of the requirement to provide written critiques). Spectators

filled the halls with passion and enthusiasm. Best in Show

played to a full house.

The highlight for me though, without question, was the

breeder’s class. Each breed had such a class and the

exhibits numbered up to six dogs/bitches in each entry.

In my Borzoi breeders class I had 18 breeders to evaluate,

with five to six Borzoi in each entry. That evening in the

group ring there were 500 dogs present – WOW!

How thrilled was I, as a Canadian, to judge almost 100

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers? How thrilled was

I, as a Borzoi breeder, to determine Best of Breed for

150 Borzois. Adjudicating one of my favourite breeds,

the Standard Poodle, allowed me to consider 60-plus

specimens. Needless to say I was over the moon.

The flight back to Canada did not find me depressed.

A few days later we changed suitcases

and flew west to Santa Barbara. The

Santa Barbara Kennel Club is being

creative and imaginative in its approach

to the challenges facing the sport, thanks

to the dedication of Desi Murphy and

Abbe Shaw. The regular classes are being

enhanced by unofficial classes such as

‘The Bullyganza” and “The Sighthound

Spectacular” in which the Best of Breed,

the Best Opposite Sex and the Best

of Winners from each breed compete

under a judge who does not know which

one is which – great fun –enthusiastically

supported.

On the same evening after BIS the

breeders sweepstakes occurs with each

breeder providing two dogs from their

kennels for consideration. The rings are

surrounded by cheering supporters and

spectators who are being wined and

dined by Purina. Fancy tables surround the rings and keep

us all engaged until at least 10:00 p.m. – WOW!

On Sunday just before Best in Show the international

competition occurs and any dog born outside of the USA

is eligible. This always brings a huge entry. Even from

Canada. It is not a surprise to learn that this club has

been nominated as the top show in the USA this year and

eligible for a Winkle Award.

Each year club member, Afghan Hound breeder, and artist

Terri d’Chacon paints a dog show scene for auction to

support the club. This year that painting raised $11,000 –

WOW!

In a few days we will get on a plane again and travel to

Australia and participate in the Adelaide Royal – a 10-day

event already bringing back, for me, memories of our

“glory days” such as the Sportsman’s Show in Toronto –

seven days of purebred dog indulgence. Yes! Now lost?

How sad.

It’s time for change Canada. You think? c

Thanks to allthe judges whohave recognizedthe qualities ofthis young andhandsome dog!

BREEDER : JAIR GARCIA – CROWNPARK OWNERS: JAIR GARCIA & HEATHER ORROWNER HANDLED by HEATHER ORR - TUXNTAILS

CERF Normal 2014, OFA Heart Normal 2014

(AmCanCh. Minuteman All About Flyfishing ex CanCh. Sailer's Live Life Betina)

A Grand Champion at only 12 months,with 10 BPIG, 2 BPIS, Best In Sweepstakes,

2 Group winnings & multiple group placements in tough competition.

#1 Miniature Schnauzer in Ontario,#3 in Canada.

A Grand Champion at only 12 months,with 10 BPIG, 2 BPIS, Best In Sweepstakes,

2 Group winnings & multiple group placements in tough competition.

#1 Miniature Schnauzer in Ontario,#3 in Canada.


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Connie Krohn Sparx Vonda, Saskatchewan

Tell us about yourself, i.e. when you started, names of some of your successful dogs, your involvement with any clubs/associations, is this your original breed?

When I was about 19, I was offered and

accepted, a Cairn Terrier. “Bobby” was my

introduction to the Terrier group and he taught

me all about hand stripping and the joys of

having a BIG dog in a small dog package. While

I adored him, I wanted a dog that was a bit

sleeker and more stylish. I did a little research,

a lot of thinking, and decided I wanted a Mini

Schnauzer. I spoke with Kate McMillan and in

1997 was offered a nice salt and pepper puppy

that was a singleton, sired by Am Can Ch Benalta

Batman.

“Sharky” became Can & Am Ch Minuteman No

Fear. He won nine Best in Shows and one BISS,

and finished his USA title going Best of Winners at

AMSC Montgomery County.

In 2000, I was offered a Sharky son, who came to

me at about 11 weeks of age. I named him “Brat”,

and he became Can & Am Ch Reggae Indulgence.

Brat was co-bred by Kate McMillan and Kim

Greenway and co-owned by Kim and myself. Brat was a

record breaker – he achieved his first Best in Show at one

day under nine months of age, and never looked back.

Brat won a total of 23 Best in Shows out of 163 Group

firsts. He was Best in Sweepstakes at AMSC Montgomery

County and Best in Specialty at the AMSC National at

the Chicago International show. He was also a Canadian

National Specialty winner.

In 2004 I received an email from Mary Paisley of LaCrosse,

WI. Mary had used Brat at stud and bred the bitch she

kept from that litter to one of her studs that I had been

admiring. She mentioned in this email that she had a

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nice boy puppy who looked just like his dad! After seeing a

picture, then a video, I decided I wanted this boy to come

up to Canada and thankfully, Mary was willing to let him

come to me. “Bookie”… well, there aren’t enough words to

describe all that Bookie is to me and all that he has done.

Am Ch & Can GChEX ToMar’s The Fix Is In CGN is the first

Miniature Schnauzer to become #1 Terrier in Canada, a feat

he achieved in 2006 – and he was also #10 all breeds that

year. He “only” won a total of nine Best in Shows, but they

were big shows! Bookie has won the Canadian National

Specialty four times and has also received an Award of

Merit at an AMSC National five times, the last two from the

veterans class at nine years of age, as well Bookie has won

two BISS in the USA, one with an entry of over 100 dogs.

Bookie has left an indelible mark on the breed and at time

of writing, is in the USA standing at stud and producing

lovely puppies at 10 years old.

In 2009 I heard from Matthew and Shannon Sowden in

Australia. They had a Bookie daughter that they bred and

she produced a nice black and silver bitch. They sent

pictures – I liked what I saw and before we knew it, “Rorah”

was booked on a flight to Saskatoon! Can Ch Kenraine

Sparx I Am Woman was a lovely little bitch would prove

her worth in the whelping box. In 2011 I bred Rorah back

to her grandsire, Bookie and she gave me a litter of five

lovely puppies, three of which would become Canadian

champions. I kept a girl and named her “Sunny” – Can GCH

& Am GCH Sparx Sand In My Bikini. Sunny was a beautiful

show girl who achieved her titles easily and was given an

Award of Merit at AMSC “Schnauzapalooza” with about 150

MS competing. She was bred that weekend at two years

of age and gave me a beautiful litter of eight, all free-

whelped. An impressive feat for a bitch measuring under

13”! Sadly, eight babies took a toll on her little figure and it

was decided she would retire from the show ring.

Sunny gave me two outstanding boys – Can Ch Sparx Sun

Worshipper who lives in the USA, and Can GCh Sparx Rich

Dark N Delicious – “Noka”, a boy who embodies everything

I envisioned when I bred Sunny. Noka is just starting his

show career – but I can’t help but believe that the future

holds a lot of excitement and fun for us!

Since your involvement in this breed, have you seen many

changes within the breed?

I’ve only been involved about 17 years and in that time

span – no, I have not noticed many changes except perhaps

that the quality of black and silvers, and blacks, has

improved.

Who do you believe to be the greatest dog in your breed

that you have ever seen?

There are many beautiful dogs out there that have a lot to

offer the breed.

If you were able to incorporate just one dog into your

breeding program, who would it be? (This can be from the

past or present.)

I would love to breed back to Brat (Reggae Indulgence),

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for his incredible movement. For myself, I look at what the

bitch needs and try to find a dog who is strong in those

areas. For my last litter I used a relatively unknown dog

and got great results. It’s about the DOG, not about the win

record.

What do you feel has been your greatest contribution to

this breed?

Keeping Bookie. Not following the advice of my mentor,

who told me he wouldn’t amount to much and that I should

send him back to his breeder. There was something about

Bookie that captured my heart and I decided to run him on

and see what he became. To be fair, my mentor evaluated

him at about 10 weeks of age, which is probably not the

best time to truly evaluate a puppy.

Before Bookie came to me, he was promised to a family as

a pet, and was sent to me with ears intact in case I decided

upon seeing him in the flesh that he was not what I wanted.

If that were to be the case, he would have returned to

Wisconsin and lived out his life happily on the couch.

Do you believe that the judges judging your breed today

have a firm understanding of your breed?

For the most part, yes.

In as few words as possible, describe the essence

of your breed.

A lively little dog that is a mixture of Terrier and working

type. Although the Schnauzer resembles a Terrier in

appearance, movement should be reminiscent of a working

dog, rather than the restricted movement that one would

expect from a Terrier.

What advice could you provide to judges as being the

most important and least important characteristics of this

breed?

Of most importance would be movement and

temperament. Of least importance would be colour.

Is the depth in quality stronger in dogs or bitches?

The males, although there are some very good quality

bitches out there. For whatever reason it is most often the

males that are specialled and the bitches stay home.

Are there any heredity or health concerns one should be

aware of when purchasing a dog in this breed?

Mostly there are eye problems, we are seeing some heart

problems as well.

How do the dogs in Canada compare to other countries?

Canadian dogs can be and are very successful in the USA,

England and Australia. Other parts of Europe have a very

different type.

Who have been your greatest mentors?

Getting me started in dog shows and showing me that

I could be a successful artist, I owe a debt of gratitude

to Jean Grassick (Winbakees Keeshonden). I have Kate

McMillan (Minuteman) to thank for teaching me about

Miniature Schnauzers and those years spent as friends

helped shaped my view of the breed.

Final thoughts?

Mini Schnauzers are a confident, inquisitive breed. They

should stand their ground, with tail up and ears forward.

They should never start a fight – but never back down from

one either. Much like their owners! c

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Catherine (Kate) McMillanMinuteman Perm Reg.delisle, Saskatchewan


My first litter was born in 1983, and produced my first

BIS and #1 dog, Ch. Minuteman’s Go Dog Go. Dobes

were my original breed, but after I became involved in

Minis, I decided to focus on the latter. Since then, I’ve

bred over 40 American champions, no idea how many

Canadian titlists, as well as champions in the UK, Japan,

South Africa, and South America. Some of the more

successful show dogs – in the past, Am.Can.Ch.Benalta

Batman, Am.Can.Ch.Minuteman No Fear, Am.Can.

Ch.Reggae Indulgence – currently, AmGCh.CanGChEx.

Minuteman Venus Flytrap, AmGCh.CanCh.Minuteman

Goldikova, AmGCh.CanCh.Minuteman Safety Last, and

AmGCh.CanCh.Minuteman Toxicology.

I helped found the Saskatchewan Terrier Association, and

am active in the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada.

Since your involvement in this breed, have you seen many changes within the breed?

There have been a few – rolling coats (which enable dogs

to be shown year round) were unknown when I began. I

was among the first to experiment, and now many dogs

are shown successfully using this technique, which has

enabled Minis to gain rankings they were incapable of

pattern stripping kept them out of the ring for half the

year.

Changes in type? This is more a regional phenomenon as

certain sires/kennels rise and fall.

Do you believe the quality of the breed has improved or declined since your involvement? If you can, list the improvements, as well as what has declined.

Movement is better, particularly side gait. When I began

Minis were shown (in the USA) jacked up like bad fox

Terriers. Today a free moving special is no longer the odd

dog out, and that’s a good thing.

I think, however, that in some regions of North America

we do see the consequences of stud dog dominance

– some lines are plagued by wide fronts, and barrel

ribs, while others are so slabby the fronts resemble

Bedlingtons. Shoulders should be laid back and elbows

beneath the shoulder tips, with moderate forechest and

the reach and drive more typical of a good Standard

Schnauzer than a Smooth Fox. And rears – in some

regions there’s a glut of exaggerated rear angles and

sickle hocks. So improve or decline? It’s a mixed bag.



I’m still waiting to see it in the flesh. I have an ideal

mental image, best exemplified by a photo of Am.Ch.

Skyline’s Storm Signal. Was the dog as good in real life?

I don’t know, I only saw him as a veteran – and it doesn’t

matter.


breeding program, who would it be? (This can be from

the past or present.)

AmGCh.CanChEx. Minuteman Venus Flytrap - #1 bitch Canada and USA 2011.

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That’s not how I breed. I focus on the patterns in family

lines, those traits (positive and negative) that are present

in the majority of their members. Next, on the producing

patterns of the stud dog, which of his traits he seems to

pass on and which aren’t. I mostly breed within my own

family line, and when I introduce an outcross, I prefer it

be someone else’s successful experiment – so that the

new blood is already combined with my original stuff. My

current top-producing sire is the son of an unshown dog

no one ever saw, who produced only that litter. His sister

finished in the UK in eight days.

What do you feel has been your greatest contribution to

this breed?

I fought long and hard on movement in the USA show

ring, stuck to my guns and let my dogs move out. At one

of my first US specialties, a breed icon yelled at me inside

the ring for “running” with my bitch. I ignored him. Today,

I’d have yelled back at him to show his own damned

dog! So, when I’m at Montgomery or Great Western

and see people moving their dogs out (not racing, just

using proper reach and drive), I feel some satisfaction

for breaking the ice. Soundness is so important to breed

type. (And no, you can’t find “soundness at the pound”

– so much damage is done to breeds with that simplistic

excuse.) Soundness is the test of structure, part and

parcel, of correct type.



Some do, some not so much. Same as all breeds.

In as few words as possible, describe the essence of your

breed.

AmGCh.CanCh.Minuteman Goldikova, Multiple US group and specialty winner, Best of Breed Montgomery County 2012. #1 bitch in the US 2012.

AmGCh.CanCh. Minuteman Toxicology – multiple US specialty winner, BB at Devon 2013.

Am.Can.Ch.Minuteman No Fear - the first of three homebreds to go Best of Winners at Montgomery County to date, and sire of Am.Can.Ch.Reggae Indulgence, first homebred (cobred with Kim Greenway) to win an AMSC National Specialty (with Connie Krohn).

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A robust, balanced wire-coated small working dog, with

the proud carriage and alert confidence and expression of

a Terrier.

What advice could you provide to judges as being the most important and least important characteristics of this breed?

Most important – they must be robust, balanced, squarely

built, free moving. Least important – colour details.


Almost always bitches.

Are there any heredity or health concerns one should be aware of when purchasing a dog in this breed?

Too many for this column, my advice is to visit the national

club websites to research the major issues.


The best in the world. We prove it year in and year out in

the USA show rings, nearly all shown by owner-handlers.

Canadian dogs are consistently at the front of the line at

major specialties, despite our small numbers.


The late Jean Bellavance, a Basenji breeder, taught me a

lot about basic animal husbandry when I began. Always

patient with my stupid mistakes, I learned a lot from her.

Marg Moran McQuinn showed me with her Scotties, that

a small breeder in the middle of nowhere, could breed

top winners in the toughest of company. I didn’t have

a true mentor in Miniature Schnauzers, and believe it’s

been of great advantage not to be beholding to any clique

or family line. I based most of my early breeding on a

very successful kennel that had by then closed down, so

instead of seeking mentors, I immersed myself in breed

history and genetics.

Final thoughts?

We have a crisis on our hands. The quality of MS in Canada

makes it very difficult for new breeders to break out and

win at higher levels – so important to motivating people

when they first begin to understand how difficult and

expensive it is to breed dogs. So my final thoughts are

to share some advice to my peers in all breeds – stop

beating these people down. If you have a dog you think

can win 20 Best in Shows, it has no business competing

in 10 dog groups – none. Get it out of these tiny shows

and let these newer people compete among themselves

and gain confidence. By all means, show your class dogs

and set an example as to how it’s done, but stop beating

them up in the breed ring. Give them a shot at getting into

the group where they may eventually taste the BIS ring

for themselves, and we may have a breed and a sport that

continues beyond our tenure. c

Goldiova.AmGCh.CanCh.Minuteman Safety Last - #1 MS in Canada 2012, and best of breed at Westminster 2013. (handled by Krystal Mason).

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Lynda Berarnaibara (Perm.) Reg’d.Calgary, alberta


I started in Miniature Schnauzers

in 1967 with the purchase of a

puppy for obedience. She was a

wonderful introduction to the breed

and surpassed all my expectations

in the obedience ring. She obtained

numerous “High in Class” and “High

in Trail” awards during her time in

the ring with her best score of 199.5

coming from the open class at eight

and a half years of age. Needless to say she completely

won me over to the breed!

In the past 47 years in the breed I have bred almost 200

champions that have finished owner-handled. I have bred

numerous BIS and BISS winners, as well as more than my

share of Puppy Group winners and Best Puppy In Show

winners! Most of these champions have placed in or won

groups, won puppy groups and/or Puppy In Show wins.

My first breeding bitch was purchased from Handsworth

Kennels in Quebec and I bred her to the top dog in the

USA at that time, Am. Ch. Sky Rocket’s Bound To Win

(USA top producer also). From that litter was born Can.

Ch. Naibara’s Something Special. She proved to be

“Something Special” and became a show dog supreme!!

She loved the ring! She was different than anything in

Canada at that time and because of that it took us a bit of

time to finish her. Once she finished she became the top

female in Canada the year we showed her (1976). She is

in the pedigree of all the top dogs I have had since then!

Her son Ch. Naibara’s Midnight Special ROM was top

Schnauzer in Canada in 1978 and he won me my first

owner-handled Group One and also my first Specialty

win. He also sired two of the top three producing bitches

in this breed: Can Ch Naibara’s Be My Valentine (I believe

with nine or 10 champions) and Can. Ch. Almost An Angel

(with 11 champions).

Midnight’s son BISS Can. Ch Naibara’s It’s Hard To Be

Humble ROM was the first Mini I showed with natural

ears and he set records for a natural-eared dog in that

day winning Groups and Specialties, but never the “Big

One”!!

His first son to finish BIS BISS CH. Naibara’s On The Move

ROM did it in great style by winning me my first owner-

handled Best In Show! It was on March 21, 1987! I will

never forget that day! He did it under three different

judges and he did it as a puppy! He was just 11 months

old at the time and held the record for many years for

being the youngest Mini to win a Best!

Am. Ch. Int Ch. MBIS BISS Can. Ch. Naibara’s Wizard Of

Awes ROM was my first multiple Best In Show winner

And was top Mini in Canada in 1994 and 1995. In 1994

he also was fifth top Terrier and in 1995 was ninth top

Can Ch Naibara’s Something Special - Schnapps.


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Terrier all owner-breeder-handled. He also won the

Prairie Lily Classic in Saskatoon and the entry into

that was by invitation only to group winners. All his

BIS wins were from judges that had not judged him

previously!

My first bitch to win a Best In Show was BIS Can. Ch

Naibara’s Supermodel. She only had five puppies in

her breeding career – but four became champions and

all four were Group winners!

Her most notable offspring is Am. Ch MBIS Can. GChX

Naibara’s No Question CGN, ROM. He finished his

American title by winning BW at Montgomery County

on the east coast and also going BW at Great Western

Terrier Specialty on the west coast, two of the largest

Specialties for Minis in America!

I don’t get to the USA often, but in the fall of 2012 I

took a seven month old male puppy to the States on a

circuit with me figuring it would just be for experience

and ring training. I was showing a mature bitch on this

circuit. Well that puppy came home with his American

title before he was seven and a half months of age and

the last day that we showed down there he won the

breed from the six to nine puppy dog class and went

on to win a Group second over some of the American

top Terriers. I finished the bitch in the same amount

of days also. At 18 months of age he won a BIS and

became Am. GCh. BIS Can. GCh. Naibara’s I Believe.

His first son to finish MBIS BISS GCh Naibara’s

Comehell Or Hi-Water, actually finished his

championship by going BIS from the bred-by class at

the tender age of nine months at the Alberta Kennel

Club winter show last February. Rodeo has won

another best as well as winning the Canadian National

Miniature Schnauzer Specialty all before the age of 16

months of age. He is now retired in Canada and will

eventually go south to finish his American title.

My kennel has the most number of top producers than

any other kennel in Canada and I am into breeding

from my 15th and 16th generations.

Am Ch MBIS Can GChEx Naibara’s No Question - Quest.

Am Int Ch MBIS BISS Can Ch Naibara’s Wizard Of Awes - Solo.


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I joined the CKC in 1967 and I have been a life member

for quite a few years. I have also been members of the

Canadian Miniature Schnauzer Club and the American

Miniature Schnauzer Club for over 40 years.


There have been good and bad changes in the breed.

Heads are generally better (not being as snipey and not

as cheeky), but some of the eyes are still too large and too

round. I have seen some light eyes as well. The Miniature

Schnauzer should be a moderate dog and appear square.

I am concerned with the exaggerated profile and side gait

at the expense of squareness, topline and length of leg.

I am seeing less and less good rib spring in the breed as

well. The Mini is not a grey fox Terrier!!


Overall the quality has improved in heads, toplines, and

tail sets and coats. I feel the quality has declined in that

we are seeing more straight fronts, less rib spring, more

exaggerated rears, and too much exaggerated movement.

Some are becoming too elegant as well. This should be a

moderate breed!



Without hesitation, Am. Can Ch. Skyline’s Blue Spruce!

MBIS Can GCh Naibara’s Come Hell Or High Water - Rodeo.


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If you were able to incorporate just one dog into your breeding program, who would it be? (This can be from the past or present.)

I would go back and use a dog I used very sparingly,

and I am sorry now, as he had some great things that

I should have gotten from him but didn’t realize at

that time that my breeding program needed them. His

name is BIS Can Ch. Naibara’s On The Move.

What do you feel has been you greatest contribution to this breed?

I have had the unwavering dedication to the written

standard of this amazing breed. Over the years I

have tried to breed dogs of good conformation,

temperament, and health.

Do you believe the judges judging your breed today have a firm understanding of your breed?

No, I do not feel the judges have a good understanding

of my breed. Many are fooled by grooming, and type

doesn’t seem to matter as long as it has attitude and

shows well! This is a square moderate breed and

should not be exaggerated in any area! Definitely

should have good rib spring.

In as few words as possible, describe the essence of your breed.

Square, moderate, robust, cobby, people dog,

intelligent.


I believe the most important are breed type, robust,

cobby, moderate, balanced, effortless movement, and

no exaggerations.

I believe least important is grooming. It is important

that you can see and feel the correct outline and the

dog is stripped and cleanly presented. Remember

Schnauzer groomers are very talented!


I feel the quality right now is in the bitches!

Are there any hereditary health concerns one should be aware if when purchasing a dog in this breed?

There are different problems that run in different

families in this breed. I believe it is important to test

for what there are tests for. If a breeder is not doing

any testing of any kind, it should put up a red flag for

the buyer. Most reputable breeders will discuss the

problems that might be in their line and what tests

they have had run on their dogs.


My opinion is that in Canada we have some top

breeders and their dogs could hold their own

anywhere in the world at this time.


My mentor was the late Denis Springer from the USA.

He helped me tremendously in the beginning with my

grooming and helped me to understand the essence

of this breed. Other than that, I have learned the

hard way, usually by trial and error. I obtained every

piece of information I could find on the breed and on

grooming and went over it and over it. I went to all the

educational seminars and workshops that I could find

in my area. I also watched and listened to everyone

that would give me the time of day!

Final thoughts.

Unfortunately my breed has evolved into an overly

groomed breed where dying, painting, and altering

the texture of the coat has become routine. The fad

now is for the breed to cover the ground with a lot of

fast steps. The result is a flying gait – but it is not a far

reaching gait on the ground. In some it has become

a high reaching gait as well. I believe the judges

should remember this is a moderate breed with no

exaggerations! c


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Vicki StephensEmpire Miniature SchnauzersLangley, British Columbia

Tell us about yourself, i.e. when you started, names of

some of your successful dogs, your involvement with any

clubs/associations, is this your original breed?

I have been breeding and exhibiting Miniature

Schnauzers since 1986, and have never owned or wanted

any other breed. I am a member of the Canadian Kennel

Club, The Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada (past

president, currently treasurer, and was the BC director for

more years than I can remember), the American Miniature

Schnauzer Club, and the BC All Terrier Club (former

executive).

I have bred and/or owned 64 Canadian champions

and 20 American champions with country and club

champions in Australia, Mexico, Poland, and the Czech

Republic. I have bred two Reserve World Winners, one of

which was breeder/owner handled to the win by myself

– Am Can Polish Ch Empire’s Pi In The Sky ROM RWW06,

who is also an American and Canadian top producer. Early

on in my breeding program I was fortunate to produce

and show my first breeder-owner handled BIS dog,

Ch Empire’s Dorado and later to provide two amazing

top-winning, multi Best in Show dogs to other breeders

– Can Mex MCh Empire’s To Boldly Go (7 BIS) in Mexico,

and Aust Gr Ch Can Ch Empire’s High Noon At Kenraine

(six BIS) in Australia. High Noon was the first Miniature

Schnauzer import from any country to make up a Grand

Champion title in Australia. I am proud to say that Empire

bloodlines can be found around the world.

Of particular note is Am Can Ch Empire’s Dark Angel

(“Dara”), basically my foundation bitch and littermate to

BIS Ch Empire’s Dorado. Everything that is Empire today

is down from her. She gave me some great offspring to

work with including my fabulous “Distant” litter, Am Can

Ch Empire’s Distant Galaxy ROM, Am Can Ch Empire’s

Distant Lightning and Empire’s Distant Thunder. Thunder

arrived in Europe when North American dogs were still

not accepted by old-school judges despite which he

still earned some lovely wins and left a legacy beyond

compare in Eastern Europe. Distant Galaxy has left a line

in North American for Empire that continues today.

Am Can Pl Ch Empire’s Pi In The Sky ROM RWW06 (shown by Vicki).

Can Ch Empire’s Dorado (shown by Vicki).


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Dara returned to the USA show ring at five years of age and

completed her title with ease. In the process she joined the

ranks of the few dual titled and dual top-producing bitches

in either Canada and the United States. We believe that

Dara set breed history obtaining her American title at five

years of age and after whelping four litters (19 puppies).

Indeed a remarkable feat.

I am particularly proud of Am Gr Ch Can Ch Advocate

Empire Over The Top “Kylie” and Am Can Ch Empire’s

Vanilla Bean “Bean”. Kylie is co-bred with Advocate and

owned by them and is the first bitch of my breeding to

earn an AKC Grand Champion title, which she followed

with a Best of Opposite Sex win (over top-ranked

specials), at the Westminster Kennel Club show this past

February. Bean was campaigned on a limited basis in

Canada in 2012 and was a very respectable #2 bitch, #6

Miniature Schnauzer in group competition, #1 and #5

respectively in breed competition.


Absolutely! There have always been pockets of dogs

who have prevailed in the show ring throughout the

years. More recently I have noticed the quality is more

consistent right across North America. I am pleased to

see more dogs that have a balanced look and that carry

the substance that the breed should have.


I believe the quality has improved. As I mentioned

previously, there have always been pockets of quality dogs.

These pockets have grown and are now the majority instead

of the minority.

Who do you believe to be the greatest dog in your breed that you have ever seen?

I am a great fan of the late, great Am Ch Regency’s Right On

Target. I think the stamp he left on the breed will always be

evident in future generations.

Am Can Ch Empire’s Vanilla Bean (shown by Vicki).

Am Can Ch Empire’s Dark Angel ROM (shown by Vicki).

Am Gr Ch Can Ch Advocate Empire Over The Top (shown by Kate McMillan).



breeding program, who would it be? (This can be from the

past or present.)

I would love the opportunity to breed back to Target.

What do you feel has been your greatest contribution

to this breed?

My involvement in the various clubs, in particular my own

National breed club and my assistance to others, novices

and my peer group, in providing a solid foundation or

bloodlines to step up their breeding programs and share

my knowledge of the breed.



Not really. That said, I think there are many factors involved

in the show ring in Canada.


of your breed.

A robust, active dog of Terrier type. Alert, active, and easy

to live with. Nearly square in proportion of body length

to height, with plenty of bone and substance – but most

importantly balance. A dog that moves well in profile and

has the correct reach and drive. Long and low is not correct

and should not be rewarded.

What advice could you provide to judges as being the

most important and least important characteristics of this

breed?

Size is #1. It is the most important factor in our breed and

both dogs and bitches should fall within the 12 to 14 inch

range. There is no ‘preferred’ size, a 12 ½ inch bitch is just

as correct as a 13 7/8 dog. The word miniature is of utmost

importance, it is part of the breed name.

Balance is #2. A dog that is not balanced cannot move

correctly nor portray the proper picture. The body is short and

deep, with the brisket extending at least to the elbows. Ribs

are well sprung and deep, extending well back to a short loin.

The underbody does not present a tucked up appearance

at the flank. The top line is straight; it declines slightly from

the withers to the base of the tail. The over-all length from

the chest to stern bone appears to equal the height at the

withers.


There is currently a lot of strength in both sexes, but I have

been more impressed with the quality of the bitches in the

last few years. There have been some stunning girls in the

ring in both Canada and the USA, the kind that take your

breath away.


There are a few eye diseases (several types of cataracts and

PRA), MAC (microbacterium avium infection), and Myotonia

Congenita. Good in-depth pedigree research, as well as

the occasional DNA test and annual eye exams on all adult

breeding stock and every single puppy has kept most

diseases under control. Overall, this is a very healthy breed.


We are very competitive and more often than not, I am sure

our competition would like us to stay home.


I was fortunate to obtain my first show dogs from Annfield

Miniature Schnauzers and they taught me the basics of

grooming and presenting a dog for show, and they were a

great help in discussing pedigrees and all things Miniature

Schnauzer in my first few years of this hobby.

Final thoughts?

It is my hope that the article will be read by a few potential

exhibitors and breeders and they will join us in promoting

this wonderful breed. There are many members of the

Miniature Schnauzer Club of Canada that would love to help

someone get started. Don’t hesitate to contact a member of

the executive to get some help or a referral. c

Am Can Ch Empire’s Distant Galaxy (shown by Vicki).

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Louise gordonMiddlegateWinnipeg, Manitoba

Tell us about yourself, i.e. when you started, names

of some of your successful dogs, your involvement

with any clubs/associations, is this your original

breed?

Miniature Schnauzers are my original and only breed.

When I was five years old, my father, who was an all-

breed judge, brought the first Miniature Schnauzers

into Manitoba. So, I grew up at dog shows and

followed my father’s breeding program closely. He

died at quite a young age, and I was not in a position

to carry on at that time. Fast forward several years to

buying a female from Gail Wilford (Scandals) 15 years

ago and working my breeding program in partnership

with Gail.

My breeding program is very small. I average less

than one litter a year. I have had two quite successful

dogs. The first dog BIS Ch Middlegate Almost Famous

ROM was from my first litter. He had over 60 group

placements, 30 of which were firsts. His Best in Show

occurred at a Northwinds December show, which had

the biggest entry of any shows that year. He finished

that year as the #4 Miniature Schnauzer in Canada. My

second successful dog was his daughter Am Ch/Can

Gr Ch MBIS Scandals Scarlett O’Middlegate CGN ROM

(bred by Gail), but owned and shown by me. Scarlett

finished her American championship in two weekends

with four majors and breed wins over specials. She

was the second Miniature Schnauzer Grand Champion

and the first female to achieve that. The year of her

Bests in Show, she was the #3 Schnauzer in Canada.

She produced five champions, all of whom were group

winners as puppies, two were puppy show winners,

and one won the group at six months, his first day in

the ring, defeating the top dog in the country that day.

Since your involvement in this breed, have you seen

many changes within the breed?

There have obviously been many changes in the breed

since the 1960s, however, not that many in the last 15

years – and the last 13 since my first litter.

Do you believe the quality of the breed has improved

or declined since your involvement? If you can, list the

improvements, as well as what has declined.

The quality seems to be about the same. There were

great dogs 15 years ago and there are great dogs today.

There were also weaker dogs then, as there are today.

All dogs have faults, some are more noticeable than

others.

Who do you believe to be the greatest dog in your

breed that you have ever seen?

My favourite Schnauzer was Am/Can Ch Annfield

Oh For Sure. To me, he was the epitome of what a

Schnauzer should look like.


breeding program, who would it be? (This can be from

the past or present.)

The foundation bitch I bought from Gail was sired by

Am/Can Annfield Oh For Sure, so he was incorporated

into my breeding program.

What do you feel has been your greatest contribution

to this breed?

I don’t think I have bred enough dogs to have made a

contribution to the breed.

Do you believe that the judges judging your breed

today have a firm understanding of your breed?

Miniature Schnauzers are a popular breed, so judges

see many of them in the ring. By and large, I think most

judges understand and appreciate the breed.

In as few words as possible, describe the essence of

your breed.

Miniature Schnauzers are big dogs in small packages.

They are bright, loyal, feisty and strong. They make

wonderful pets.


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A hard wire coat is an important characteristic in the

breed, and I am not sure all judges appreciate that.

Schnauzers are supposed to be robust, square dogs,

not long-backed or fine-boned. They are supposed to

have attitude and not shy away when the judge goes

over them or when sparred.


This is hard to say. Males are shown for a longer time

than most bitches, as the girls retire earlier to the

whelping box, so it’s the nice dogs that do most of the

winning and get known. However, I have seen very nice

dogs in both genders.


There are health concerns with Miniature Schnauzers.

Puppy eyes should be checked early to make sure they

don’t have any issues. There can also be liver shunts

in the breed, heart murmurs, and other concerns. The

responsible breeder will take back or replace any dog

that develops a hereditary disease in the first five

years of life.


Our Miniature Schnauzers are amongst the strongest

in the world. Canadian dogs have won the breed at

both Montgomery County and Westminster. Canadian

dogs are sold to breeders around the world hoping to

improve their lines.


Gail Wilford has been and continues to be my greatest

mentor. She knows the breed exceptionally well and

provides sage advice. Don Emslie and Tim Doxtator of

Annfield Miniature Schnauzers have also mentored me

and helped me to understand the breed more fully. c

Brian KruseKrown Kennels (formerly Kruse Kennels)Campbell River, British Columbia


I have been involved in dogs for 23 years. I started with

German Shorthaired Pointers, as my parents agreed I

could have a show dog, but it had to be a hunting dog.

Through the years I have also bred and shown Shetland

Sheepdogs, and currently we have a BIS winning Giant

Schnauzer as part of our household.

I am relatively new to breeding Miniature Schnauzers,

but have been actively following them since my

introduction to the dog show world. They were my first

love! My first litter produced Multi BISS Am.GoldGCH.

Can.CH.Kruse’s High Interest. Banks is a multiple

specialty winner in the USA. He was only shown in

Canada for a few months as a puppy before heading

down south. He now is in his retirement home, and we

look forward to seeing what he produces for us down

the road.

I am a member of the Miniature Schnauzer Club of

Canada, and the American Miniature Schnauzer Club. I

am a past president of the Comox Valley Kennel Club,

and have been a Member of the CKC for 23 years.


The grooming has taken leaps and bounds in the

time I have been watching my breed. We have some

strikingly talented breeder-owner-handlers in our

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Since my arrival I would say it has improved but

not in a drastic way. Since my arrival, our breed

has been very strong, and very well represented.

We have breeders who have been breeding dogs

for decades with consistent quality. I personally

feel that the bitches over the years have been

consistently better than the dogs.

Who do you believe to be the greatest dog in your breed that you have ever seen?

Greatest is a hard term. Having not seen some

of the best dogs from the past like Blue Spruce,

and dogs of this ilk, I am hesitant to use the word

greatest. The dogs that have made the greatest

impression on me are dogs that came out early in

my career. Am.Can.Ch. Raggae’s Blue Heaven and

Am.Can.Ch. Annfield Very Much In Touch ROM are

both very much imprinted in my mind as strong

bitches. Am.Can.Ch.Benalta Batman ROM and

Am.Can.GCH.ToMar’s The Fix Is In CGN are males

that I very much admire. All of these dogs have a

different look to them, but each brings something

to the mix that I feel is very a part of what makes

a Schnauzer “Schnauzery”.

If you were able to incorporate just one dog into your breeding program, who would it be? (This can be from the past or present.)

Just one! Ohhh I would have to go to Ch Skylines

Blue Spruce. If only there were a time machine!

What do you feel has been your greatest contribution to this breed?

I don’t have one. I am far too new, and have a long

road ahead of me. I am looking forward to my

journey, and hope to do my mentors proud.

Do you believe that the judges judging your breed today have a firm understanding of your breed?

No, sadly I don’t. I see so many straight fronts

awarded, dogs whose necks are set on wrong.

This is a working-type dog that should move with

grace and style and not pound around the ring.

This breed should have a working dog front, not a

Terrier front.


of your breed.

A robust dog of Terrier type, built like a working

dog.

What advice could you provide to judges as

being the most important and least important

characteristics of this breed?

It needs to have type, without type you have

nothing. There are great looking cross-breeds with

fantastic fronts, and rears, but no type. It should

be a dog of substance, which holds down the

ground he or she stands on. Who will look down

their nose at you all while stamping their feet. I

think more emphasis should be put on fronts and

butts – good shoulders, with a fore chest and a

shelf out behind the tail.


Bitches. We see a lot of male specials doing well –

but the quality is more consistent in bitches.

How do the dogs in Canada compare to other

countries?

I think Canadian dogs represent VERY strongly

where ever they go. We have some fantastic long

standing kennels in this country who have been

astronomical in the stewardship of the breed.


Mary Paisley of ToMar, Kate McMillian of

Minuteman, and Connie Krohn of Sparx. I have

also spent many hours quietly stalking Tim and

Don of Annfield Miniature Schnauzers from afar in

my early days learning as much as I could just by

watching. c


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Barn hunting is a relatively new sport. It is becoming quite popular in the United States and a few events have recently been held in Canada as well. It is open to all breeds and anyone interested in competing can do so. However, it is really a sport that is tailor-made for breeds that are meant to hunt – such as sporting dogs, hounds, and especially Terriers.

Many Terriers, including the Miniature Schnauzer,

were originally ratters. It was a time when rats

were a common issue and keeping vermin out of

stables and homes was a full-time job. Anyone

who has ever spent time in a barn knows that

there are a multitude of places for rodents

to hide and lots of grains and other items for

them to feed on. The sport of barn hunting

mimics these conditions and, like most dog

sports, offers several levels of competition for

exhibitor and dog to pursue. The Barn Hunting

Association is an independent group and


is not run by the American

Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian

Kennel Club (CKC), or United

Kennel Club (UKC).

Competitions can be held

indoors or outdoors, provided

that the area is confined with a

fence. Rats are kept in aerated

PVC tubes and kept safe at

all times. The course itself is

generally created using bales

of straw or hay to create mazes

with multiple tunnel choices.

Depending on the level that

the dogs are competing at, there may be a single rat

to be found or multiple rats. There are also tubes

that contain no rats that act as decoys. These tubes

may contain litter so that they carry the scent of the

rat or nothing at all.

The dog is released into the maze with the handler

alerting the judge when the dog has spotted the

rat. Different dogs will indicate finding the rat in

different ways. Some will simply stop and stare or

point at the rat, while others tend to bark. All are

acceptable.

For people with Terriers of any type, this is a great

performance event. It involves instincts that most

Terriers, including the Miniature Schnauzer, have in

abundance. Although the set up only mimics a barn

and barns can have an infinite variety of layouts, it

makes good use of many features of the Miniature

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Because bales are generally stacked in a barn, all

barn hunts include some climbing requirements.

They also include tunnels because dark hiding spots

are excellent choices for vermin of all sorts. The

personality of the Miniature Schnauzer is naturally

fearless and they should approach tunnels without

fear of the unknown. You can practise with your dog

by creating similar tunnels or purchasing ready-

made tunnels for your dogs to play with. Cat tunnels

can be used to introduce puppies to tunnels as well.

Although the Schnauzer did

go to ground after vermin,

they were used extensively

in barns and to catch rodents

in various locales so tunnels

and raised bales that need to

be climbed are not outside

of the norm for their historic

use.

Like most Terriers, the

Miniature Schnauzer is an

agile dog with good scenting

ability. This should make it

easy for him to find his rat(s). Although handlers

whose dogs have never been exposed to rats before

may wish to do some training in advance. Short,

strong backs and well-muscled legs will serve the

Schnauzer well as he climbs bales.

Although this is a sport that is an ideal choice for

Terrier people that are not interested in pursuing

earth dog titles, it is one that many breeds can enjoy

and participate in. Watch for future events in your

area and give it a try. c

Barn Hunting


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Getting Started

Hi! I’m Annie, the Kerry Blue Terrier. Some of you may

know me from conformation, agility, or herding. My

‘mom’ (Linda Lee) was asked by Shawn Bennett to write

an article about Terrier versatility. But when we thought

about it, the better idea was to give my personal

perspective as a Terrier who competes in various

events. Some of my Terrier friends (and their humans)

have also contributed to this article. Thank you Duncan

and Kim Hamel, Gulliver and Eileen Olensky, as well as

Fatal, Draven, and Jaime Bolduc!

I am a seven year old, female Kerry Blue Terrier. I like

being seven because now I can compete as a veteran!

I had a major operation in February 2013 and I was

spayed at the same time. So it’s also great that the

Canadian Kennel Club now allows clubs to have an

altered class because that lets me continue to have fun

in the show ring.

In this article, I hope to dispel some myths you may

have about Terriers. Terriers, as in the Latin word

for earth (terra), were originally bred to hunt and

kill vermin. We are known for our distinctive Terrier

personality – feisty, energetic, stubborn (I prefer

determined), and headstrong. However, each breed in

the Terrier group tends to have its own traits. But, just

remember, we are not just tenacious with a big attitude,

we are smart and we can do it all!

The Authors: Annie the Kerry Blue Terrier (RBIS MBAIS Ch Malahideblue Out of the Woods AGNJ HT) with assistance from Linda E. Lee (Vice-President Red River Terrier Association, Treasurer Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Canada, Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation Rescue Coordinator for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Minnesota)

Meet the Versatile Terrier!

Dispelling Terrier Myths


Conformation – Love the Show Ring!

I always liked to go to conformation shows. But, at

first, I was not too sure about strangers looking at my

teeth. The good thing was that my mom just made it

fun and it didn’t matter that we weren’t winning very

much. Then we went to a big summer show in Calgary

where there was a Kerry Blue Terrier Club of Canada

Specialty. I took Best of Winners at the Specialty and at

the regular show, so I finished my championship there.

Unexpectedly, we came home with a five month old

Kerry boy, Kevin. I was not too happy about that at first,

but we soon became buddies.

I showed against Kevin (MBIS MBISS Am Ch/Can GChEx

Kenan’s Beneath the Waves CGN) while he was working

on his championship and a few times afterwards. I must

confess that he has done better than I have in the show

ring. I think it’s his big boy Terrier attitude. However,

I did go on a roll in 2010 and 2011, becoming the

#1 KBT in Canada in 2011. My mom says it’s because

doing agility gave me more confidence. But let me

dispel the first myth, it’s not just a one way street. My

conformation training gave me great focus for agility

and that’s not always recognized.

Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) –

Basic Stuff is Important

Lots of Terriers have achieved a Canine Good

Neighbour title. In fact, Kevin has his CGN, although I

don’t as yet. (Hint to my mom – let’s get on that!) Some

people don’t think show dogs should be taught ‘sit’

and ‘down’ because they’ll get confused in the show

ring. Really people?! So let’s deal with myth number

two. We are smart; we understand the difference when

we are on a show lead. Teach us our basic obedience

commands. It could save a life one day. For example,

Kevin got spooked by fireworks and got out of the

house when someone (who didn’t know better) held

the door open too long. Kevin was crazed and took off.

My ‘dad’ (Larry Bremner) finally spotted Kevin running

down the highway and yelled ‘SIT!.’ Kevin immediately

sat (a bit of a miracle, if you ask me); nonetheless, the

story has a happy ending because Kevin knew the ‘sit’

command and we got him home safely.

Well, to give Kevin his due, he is also really good

around kids. My mom was working on an evaluation of

youth gang prevention projects in Winnipeg. She was

trying to find out if these programs helped keep kids

out of gangs and gave them positive skills to help them

in life. She wanted to talk to some Aboriginal boys,

ages 12 to 17 in inner city Winnipeg, but she wasn’t

sure they would connect with her. So she took Kevin.

At first there were just two boys who would talk to her,

but then more and more came to see Kevin and give

him treats if he would do a ‘sit,’ or a ‘down’ or a ‘spin.’

My mom told them that Kevin only got a treat if he did

something – “nothing in life is free.” Anyway, she ended

up getting 15 boys to talk to her. They told her lots of

important things and Kevin gets some of the credit for

that. OK, he gets lots of the credit.


DispellingTerrierMyths

Obedience – Yes, Terriers are Obedience Dogs

Kevin and I know our basic obedience commands, but

we have not competed in obedience. So I’ll turn it over

to one of my friends, Gulliver, the soft-coated Wheaten,

and Eileen Olensky:

The soft-coated Wheaten Terrier recognized by its

honey coloured, wavy coat with a fall over its eyes and

a beard, would hardly be considered a likely candidate

for obedience. I’m of the opinion you work with what

you’ve got. They are quite trainable, but it takes more

work, time, and dedication than with many other breeds.

From my experience, classes may be intimidating at

first because there is the perception that: a) Terriers are

difficult to train; and b) Wheatens even more so. The

truth is Terriers are very smart and are thinking dogs.

The dog’s personality and temperament will determine

the amount of training required. Each dog is different

and so are their needs. That’s the clue in training. Meet

their needs and they will do anything for you. One must

be firm, but Wheatens are sensitive to harsh treatment.

Terriers don’t like to be made to do something. You are

better off if you can make them think it’s their idea –

therein lies the challenge.

The slightest movement will distract a Terrier and

maintaining focus is the most difficult task I incurred

training my Wheaten. Ah, but Gulliver loves food. That

was the key to motivation and continued obedience

training. Entering an unfamiliar building for the first

time, with all the dogs and noises, with an easily

aroused Terrier made me feel like bolting. Fortunately, I

hung in and we became a working team. Wheatens are

intelligent once they are shown what to do and after

a few tries they do not forget. Then it becomes, “don’t

keep asking me to do it again and again, I know it.” I

learned to quit, when successful.

Novice training proved to be boring for a lively

independent Wheaten – but for treats. Gulliver would

cooperate until another distraction/dog caught his eye.

So I had to up the ante. Surely the open ring would be

more interesting with retrieving and jumps. Indeed it

was. No leash, no restraint. It was very entertaining for

the dog, not so much for me. Through consistency in

practice and patience we achieved a CDX title. We had

finally learned to have fun together. What is amazing is

the gradual bonding, the trust development and how

pleasurable the training became. As soon as I picked up

the training bag, my boy was waiting at the door.

What’s next? Utility of course! A whole new venture

where keeping the training short and making it fun

produced quicker results. Play and train. One can never

get too serious with a Wheaten or they will turn off, as

will most Terriers. A future OTCH? Who knows?

Trialing has been fun, but not without its frustrations

and I have discovered I’m not alone. There is a genuine

camaraderie at ringside. We all share the same

experiences. And when somebody acknowledges a

good run – not necessarily a qualifying one – how good

is that! Terriers in obedience – yes really! Even a lively,

determined, but fun loving Wheaten Terrier.

It’s Annie again – did I mention that Gulliver (Can/Am Ch

Amberlock Fireball Whiski Burn CGN HT CDX) is also a

champion in the show ring – in two countries!

Rally-Obedience – And Terriers Can Do This Too

Rally-O is also something I’d like to try (mom – hint, hint).

My friend, the Norwich Terrier, Duncan (Ch Jonaire’s

McDreamy CD RN RA) has done both obedience and

rally-O, as well as conformation. (Do you see a trend here

people? Perhaps another myth going out the window?)

Now I’ll turn that over to Kim Hamel and Duncan.

All Terriers have an innate ability to size up a situation

and react in a way that seems almost human. Those

that have owned Terriers know exactly what I mean. The

ability to outsmart and outwit those creatures that live

in burrows and dens below the surface of the earth is

nothing short of amazing.

Well, little did I know just how smart they really are. I

completed my Canadian championship requirements

with my Norwich Terrier, Duncan, in fairly short order.


Everyone thought he was pretty cute and very cocky.

He was still young and I asked myself what was next

for him. Duncan being a young male Terrier was very

keen and tenacious and I did not want to fall into

the predicament of having an out of control, bored

Norwich Terrier. If you don’t provide your dog with

stimulation and challenges they will find things to do

and that won’t necessarily be what you want them

to do. So I began the obedience and rally training

journey with him.

Duncan caught on so well that it really surprised me.

Wow, was I going places with this one! For years I had

competed in obedience and rally with my English

Springer Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

and managed to qualify and earn titles. Now don’t get

me wrong, the Spaniels really want to please you –

sometimes they have their own agenda to complete

that task, but generally they really do want to please

and to that end they will perform the same exercise

over and over and over again. So much so that they

will look at you as if to say “again mom please” when

it’s time to finish.

Terriers are totally different. Once they catch on to

how the human wants it done, that’s it, they’re done.

They catch on quickly and do not feel the need to

repeat endlessly unless it’s to their gain. As long as

the steady supply of treats (bribes) keep coming

they will continue to do as asked. Duncan learned

very early how to manipulate me by turning on the

charm and letting me think I was training him, when

in fact he was training me. I had to figure out how to

outsmart Duncan and to let him think it was his idea

to do the tasks I asked him to do. It is a challenge to

keep it fun and stimulating for him. Since we have

started training, we have completed his CKC Novice

Obedience title and have completed his Rally Novice

and Rally Advanced titles with scores that I am

definitely not ashamed of!

Rally is really suited for Terriers as it is fun and the

humans can talk and encourage as they go through

the courses. Rally is not as precise as obedience; not

that the Terriers are not capable of doing obedience,

I just think some prefer the more relaxed arena of

rally. The training is quite varied as each station is a

different exercise, so that avoids the boredom issues

that can arise in obedience training.

I love training and competing with Duncan in spite

of some of the frustrations, but there again he is

training me as I have to figure out how to teach him

the messages to make him one ‘smart Terrier.’ My plan

is to keep working with Duncan and to see how far we

can go on this journey.

Clearly people, you can see the smart Terrier theme

here. And I’m glad some of these humans have caught

on to the fact we don’t like to be bored, although I am

a bit worried they are trying to outwit us.

Agility – I Love Agility!

People are often surprised to see a Kerry in agility.

I am fortunate because I come from a long line of

Kerries who have excelled in agility. For example, my

grandma Tide (AgMCh Tantara’s High Tide CD AGMXx2

AGMX) was the #4 CKC agility dog in 2010. There are

more and more Terriers in agility. Personally, I have

been in trials where there have been Borders, Cairns,

Wire Foxes, Parson Russells, Wheatens, and Staffies.

Myth dispelled – if it hasn’t been already – Terriers

can focus! We are learners.

As you probably know, in agility the human directs

the dog through an obstacle course where both time

and accuracy matter. The course can include jumps,

tunnels, a table, weave poles, and other obstacles,

depending on the course. The human shows you what

to do through voice, movement, and various signals.

My mom will admit that usually when we don’t qualify

she has given me the wrong signal (she doesn’t mean

to). As in many events, the fault lies with the human

and not the dog. (Sorry mom, but it’s true.)

We started doing agility about five years ago at

Hi-Flyers in Winnipeg. We have competed in many

NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council) trials,



as well as AAC (Agility Council of Canada), and CKC.

I have numerous NADAC titles and compete at the

Elite level in Jumpers. We haven`t done much AAC

or CKC. But I do have a CKC Agility Novice Jumpers

title (and two of three legs on two more CKC titles).

I would also have my Standard Novice title if it

weren’t for the fact that some CKC judges want me

to sit on a table. Really? I was taught to do a ‘down’

on the table, so that’s what I do. Word has it that

things have changed and I now have my choice to

do a ‘sit’ or a ‘down’ – thank goodness!

Now, time for another myth buster – in every trial

we’ve ever competed in 80 percent or more (usually

much more) are purebreds. But I confess I am a little

tired of all those herding types in agility – Aussies,

Border Collies, Shelties – but then again, if I weren’t

in the Terrier group, I’d be in the herding group.

Herding – I Love Herding the Best!

Did I catch your attention with that last statement?

Yes, the Kerry Blue Terrier was used as an all-

round working and utility Terrier, responsible for

hunting small game and birds, retrieving from land

and water, hunting vermin (including badger), and

herding sheep and cattle. As with the soft coated

Wheaten, we were all purpose working Irish farm

dogs. Legend has it that Kerries also worked the

butter churns – maybe that’s why so many of us spin

when we get excited!

Back to herding ... I had never seen a sheep in my

life when mom decided Kevin and I should go to

Auntie Faye’s and see if we could pass our Herding

Instinct Test. I went first. Judge said I was a natural!

And that’s true. It was a weird thing. I saw those

sheep and I immediately knew what to do! Nature

had flicked a switch in my brain. (It’s different from

agility which is about learning; for example, nobody

knows what to do with those weave poles when

you first see them.) Anyway, I made those three

sheep stay together and moved them, weaving back

and forth behind them. (I think it’s called wearing.)



Then it was Kevin’s turn. He went into the paddock

and immediately peed on a fence post. (Really Kev?!

You are such a boy!) He didn’t even notice the sheep

at first. When he did, what did he do? Bark, of course.

That’s his default when he’s not sure what’s going on.

Thankfully, nature kicked in and he got it. We both

passed our Herding Instinct Test – pretty easily actually.

Since then I’ve had fun a few times herding sheep

at Auntie Faye’s. I have my CKC Herding Tested title,

thanks to Jade. My mom doesn’t know too much about

herding as yet, but she has promised we’ll do more in

the future. I was born to herd sheep! I love it even more

than showing and agility!

I roll my eyes (subtly of course) when my mom tells

people I have a herding title and they are surprised

and make comments about Terriers chasing things

and trying to kill them. Another myth gone – Kerries

are herding dogs! Ever wonder why Kerries move with

reach and drive in the show ring?

Earthdog – Here’s Where We Go to Ground

Fair, enough ... we do chase and try to kill things.

Although in performance events like Earthdog and

Barn Hunt no vermin are harmed (albeit that’s a human

decision, not a Terrier one). My friend Jaime is going to

tell you more about doing Earthdog with her Smooth

Fox Terriers, Fatal (Ch InStyle’s Fatal Attraction SE) and

Draven (Ch InStyle’s Heaven’s Lie SE). Jaime explains:

I’m holding my Smooth Fox Terrier at the start line.

She’s trembling from excitement and is eager to go!

At the judge’s signal I set her on the ground and tell

her “GO!” Go she does. She makes a beeline for a den

entrance and then she disappears from view. In no time

at all we can tell she has reached the quarry’s cage

because the air erupts with her screams, yelps, yips,

and growls. We can hear her frantically digging and

pulling at the wooden dowels with her teeth.

The judge pulls the rats out and signals me to call my

dogs. “Fatal, COME!” I call out as I head to the tunnel

entrance she went into. She comes flying into my arms

and the judge tells me she passed, making her the

first Smooth Fox Terrier in Canada to earn her Senior

Earthdog title. That day brought me a second Senior

Earthdog with Draven.

Earthdog is an exciting sport for shorter legged

Terriers and Dachshunds. There are three levels;

junior, senior and master. The test tries to mimic

dogs working in the field and finding their quarry.

Everything has a time limit, from how long it takes to

get the quarry to, once released, how long they need

to work the quarry and then being called back to their

owner. The times vary according to the level at which

your dog competes. ‘Working the Quarry’ can involve

digging, barking, growling, screaming, and biting at

the wooden dowels, as long as the dog is not silently

staring the quarry down; it must be active work. The

quarry, usually rats, are not harmed and sit behind the

dowels in a wire cage.

My dogs get so excited when they know they get

to play Earthdog. A class, called ‘Intro to Quarry,’ is

a great test to see if your dog is interested in the

quarry and willing to go through the tunnel. Going

through the tunnel can be daunting for some dogs. It’s

dark and who knows where it comes out. But I would

recommend Terrier and Dachshund owners give it a

try and see if their dog has what it takes!

Just my opinion, but I agree with Jaime, let your dog

try it because I think you will find lots of your Terriers

will have what it takes!

Barn Hunt – Still No Rats are Harmed

My mom and I went to a Barn Hunt clinic when we

were in Arizona last winter. The purpose of Barn Hunt

is to demonstrate a dog’s ability to find and mark

rats in a ‘barn-like’ setting. It is great for Terriers,

particularly those of us who don’t ‘go to ground,’ as

well as for lots of other dogs. Any breed or mix of dog

over six months of age who can fit through an 18” by

approximately 22” tunnel constructed of straw/hay

bales can play. As with other events, there are varying

levels of difficulty, titles, and championships.



We sure had fun at the clinic! For me, it was easy for me

to get up on the bales and go through the tunnel. At first

we did an instinct test where I had to pick out the plastic

tube that had the rats in it. That was tough because one

tube had old rat bedding and it was pretty stinky, so I

went to that one. But when I got the hang of it I was able

to find where the tube with rats was hidden behind a

bale. Neither you nor your human can see where the

tube is hidden, so mom has to point and yell “RAT” which

means I have to let her know that’s where the tube is.

The last time I started digging at the bale so I made it

easier for mom. Dogs give their humans different kinds

of signals so, like everything else, it has to be a dog/

human partnership. My mom was proud of me because

I always want to try new things and the woman who

was running the clinic said I did really well, especially

since I’d never done any other kind of nose work before.

Hmmm, nose work … sounds like something else I could

try…

In Summary – Let Me Re-cap for You

Terriers don’t like to be bored; we are smart; we are

learners; we can do it all! It just takes some understanding

– and maybe a bit of patience – by the humans. To be fair,

yes, we can be somewhat headstrong, so our humans need

a bit of Terrier tenaciousness themselves. They also need to

realize, while it is a competition, it needs to be fun for us.

Final question to my readers: Did you notice something

in common with all the Terriers who contributed their

experiences to this article? I’ll give you a moment …

Answer is: We all have letters at both ends of our name.

This is Annie, the Kerry Blue, signing off; that would be RBIS

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CKC and its Board of Directors hosted a meeting at the end

of June with John Ross, director, Animal Industry Division,

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Mr. Ross was on the last leg

of a consultation process with associations recognized under

the Animal Pedigree Act (APA). The purpose of the consultations

was to discuss options under consideration as part of a review

of the APA. The options presented for discussion ranged from

better cost recovery to reform to outright repeal of the APA. It’s

been 25 years since the act was last amended and a review was

deemed appropriate to confirm that it is still meeting the needs

of the animal breeding sector. Other rationale cited for the

review includes directives to modernize legislation/regulation

and ensure government spending is focused on priorities.

It was encouraging to have the opportunity to participate in a

frank, two-way dialogue with the ministry on such an important

issue. CKC made it clear that it strongly supports the continued

existence of the APA and the continued recognition of the CKC

under the act, operating as the purebred dog registry for the

breeds that it now represents and other breeds.

During our meeting, we provided several examples of the value

the CKC provides as a registry under the APA:

• Publicconfidenceandconsumerprotectionfromourhigh

standard for purebred dog breeding and sale.

• Educationonthevirtuesofpurebreddogs,aswellas,other

public education including responsible dog ownership.

• Theroleasanationalcatalystandadvocateontheissuesof

dog health and wellbeing.

• ContributiontotheCanadianeconomyrangingfromlocal

communities to international trade.

• InternationalprominenceforCanadaandourregistrythrough

our work with foreign registries.

• Thefundingandresearchwefacilitateandsupportwithinthe

purebred dog community that benefits all dogs. Case studies

illustrating practical examples of this are included.

CKC is opposed to the introduction of new costs to

associations, and thus their members, in favour of working on

innovative improvements to the existing system.

The CKC does support modernization of the APA with the

benefits of streamlining the administration and improving

flexibility for animal pedigree associations, including the

CKC, such as simplifying the steps and approvals for the

recognition of new breeds.

Changes to or the removal of the offences section is not

included in our recommendations. CKC has a rigorous

complaints and disciplinary processes supplemented by

education programs as consumer protection is a basic tenet

of the act.

It is our understanding that the consultations are now

complete and a summary report will be drafted for

completion at the end of the summer. The CKC seeks to

continue to engage with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to

discuss ways to better promote breed improvement and to

protect persons who raise – as well as those who purchase

animals. We will continue monitoring the situation closely

and will keep the membership posted.

As issues such as this are so important to the CKC, it’s

important to also note that 2014 is an election and

referendum year. Planning is underway to facilitate a

smooth voting process for the election of a new board of

directors in the fall – as well as on a number of important

by-law amendments. This will include the introduction of

an online voting option. CKC has engaged the services of a

third party with expertise in facilitating online voting. We

encourage you to watch closely for instructions over the

coming weeks and months to ensure your ability to vote

securely and conveniently online. In the meantime, please

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Report from Lance Novak, Executive Director,

Canadian Kennel Club


BOHProfile

Is this your original breed?

Yes.

Why is this the breed for you?

We love their happy-go-lucky temperaments and their

willingness to work with you while keeping their terrier

independence.

Where does your kennel name come from?

When we first were looking for a dog, we attended a

local dog show and fell in love with this blond shaggy

mop who jumped into our arms when we knelt to say

hi. Right then and there, this was the dog for us. We

started our search and finally found a litter in Renton,

Washington. We selected a male and felt he needed a

very special regal name. Given that Penny did research

for a living, we settled on Divine’s Brian Boru of Cashel

in honour of our new puppy’s Irish heritage and Cashel

being the seat of the High King Brian Boru.

Do you have a mentor?

Several actually – Elena Landa, Tim Doxtater and Don

Emslie and Raymond Yurick. We’ve been ‘in dogs’ for

over 30 years – but we’re still learning.

Rogers& John Penny


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How do you choose your “stars”?

We start watching the pups once they’re up on their feet.

We do a formal evaluation at eight weeks but we’re always

looking for that puppy who constantly catches our eye.

Did you grow up in “dogs”?

Both of us had dogs growing up – John with Dachshunds

and Boxers; Penny with a lab cross from a local native

reservation who adopted her family, a Springer and a

Poodle – but neither of us were involved with dog shows

until after we were married.

Do you have any rituals or superstitions?

John always gives me a kiss before I go into the ring .

What is your favourite bait?

A variety – chicken, steak, hot dogs and string cheese.

John, on the other hand, prefers steak and lobster and will

even share with the Wheatens. ;)

Do you have a judge pet peeve?

Judges who looked bored and give the impression they’d

rather be anywhere else but in the show ring. Exhibitors

pay a big price for two minutes of a judge’s time and the

least they can do, is look interested.

Worst day/best day ever in the ring?

The worst day in the ring was actually one of the best

days as well. I had developed a migraine shortly before

going into the ring. I did manage to win the breed but

became so ill that I couldn’t go into group. I sat in the

bleachers and watched John take Fraser in and go on to

win the group! I was so proud of both of them. A close

second would be our current star, Oban, taking RWD and

winning the Brenmoor Bred By trophy at the American

National Specialty last year.

What is your favourite dog show?

Without a doubt, Montgomery County Kennel Club and

the American National SCWT Specialty. This is truly an

electric show!

Do you prefer indoor or outdoor shows?

We love outdoor shows in the spring and fall – not so

much in the summer. Wheatens do not like the heat.

Do you prefer camping or hotels?

We enjoy both – both have merits.

What would you like to see change at dog shows!

A change in the Top Dog system. We have fewer shows on

the West Coast compared to the east especially during the

summer months, which makes it harder for Western dogs

to compete on a national level unless they are willing to

fly or drive great distances. c

Chicken jerky treats have been a bone of

contention for more than a half dozen years now.

In May of this year it was reported that since 2007

the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had

received nearly 5,000 reports of pet (mainly dog)

illnesses related to consumption of jerky treats

made in China. These numbers included nearly

1,000 dog deaths. Sporadic recalls have been

issued for specific products and voluntary recalls

have been made, but the actual source of the

problem has not been found.

The Search for the Cause of the Problem

The New York State Department of Agriculture and

Marketing identified six unapproved antibiotics

in pet treats made in China. The FDA found the

antiviral drug amantadine in samples of chicken

jerky from China. But none of these adulterants

is deemed to be responsible for the illnesses and

deaths caused by the jerky treats.

Because no “smoking gun” has yet been identified

in the Chinese jerky treats, it seems to be time for

a little more thinking outside the proverbial box.

Remember that the massive pet food recall in 2007

was solved more or less accidentally – melamine

(a substance that wouldn’t be tested for) was

found when a food sample from before the recall

was compared to a recalled sample and melamine

was the difference between them – however,

melamine alone wouldn’t cause the symptoms.

It wasn’t until further testing turned up cyanuric

acid that the solution was discovered. The two

substances combined produce melamine cyanurate,

a substance far more toxic than either of the two

alone. Perhaps the problem with the jerky treats is

a similar, unexpected combination.

Food Sentry, a global food monitoring service,

points out that all testing by the DA has been done

on product samples and suggests that what is

needed is testing of individual ingredients. Because

chicken feed is the primary ingredient involved in

growing chicken, they should be testing chicken

feed.

Food Sentry’s website* states that one of the

regions of China with a high concentration of

chicken farms was also previously, and even

currently, home to a large number of tanning

factories. Tanning is a very dirty industry, yet

because it is relatively high in protein, leather

scrap leftover from manufacturing is frequently

hydrolyzed and sold as a protein feed product.

The price is significantly lower than corn meal,

so it represents an economic boon. But it comes

with the cost of contamination, and one of those

contaminants is chromium.

Two studies measured the transfer of hexavalent

chromium (Cr (VI), the toxic form) in the flesh,

gizzards, and liver of the chickens, in volumes up

to 15 parts per million. In April of this year, the

California Department of Public Health regulated

Cr(VI) in drinking water to 10 parts per billion.

The symptoms of ingestion of chromium

include a range of gastrointestinal, liver, kidney,

immunological, and neurological effects and

could well account for the symptoms seen in dogs

sickened by chicken jerky.

By Cheryl S. Smith

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Treats

Manufacturers and Stores Finally React

Purina’s Waggin’ Train jerky products and Milo’s

Kitchen chicken jerky strips were mentioned often by

pet owners as the treats given to dogs that sickened

or died. Both were pulled in a voluntary recall, and

both are now back, reformulated. Milo’s Kitchen has

left China completely, now sourcing all meat in the

United States. Purina, on the other hand, is continuing

to manufacture its treats in China. They say that they

are now using a single chicken supplier and a single

manufacturer that’s part of a U.S.-based company.

They also now have their own quality inspectors at

the Chinese manufacturing plant. Is that enough

to reassure pet owners? The answer is up to each

individual.

Petco and PetSmart think not. Both have decided,

after pleas from their customers, to stop selling treats

made in China. That is no small decision – Petco sells

$30 million a year of treats from China. They will all

be replaced with treats manufactured in the United

States, New Zealand, Australia, and South America. By

the end of 2014, Petco’s 1,300 stores and online store

will be free of Chinese-made pet treats.

PetSmart has made the same decision, and has been

working on making the change for some time. But their

stores won’t be free of China-made treats until March

2015.

The Dog Food Advisor website points out that in the U.S.,

country of origin labeling laws are nearly non-existent.

The label “Made in the USA” requires only that the product

be “virtually all” made here. The source of product

ingredients is immaterial. But consumers who really want

to know can call a pet food or pet treat manufacturer and

ask if any ingredients are sourced from China.

A New Worry

In 2013, the Department of Agriculture approved four

Chinese poultry processors to begin selling some

limited chicken products for human consumption to the

United States. For now, the chickens and turkeys must

have been raised in the U.S., and China simply cooks

and/or processes the poultry into a finished product.

But advocacy groups warn that this is likely a first step

toward eventually allowing China to export its own

Chinese-grown chickens to the U.S.

Because the chickens are, for now at least, coming

from the United States, no USDA inspector will be at

the processing plant. And the finished products will

not require country-of-origin labeling. So unless you

question the company selling the chicken nuggets or

can of chicken noodle soup, you won’t know if it was

processed in the United States or China.

* Scott Witt, “For the Chicken Jerky Investigation,

FDA Should Start at the Beginning,” May 25, 2014,

at www.foodsentry.org. c


HAILEY GRIFFITH

905 933 8412

Professional dog handler


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By Dr. Jamie Rothenburger

The Veterinary specialties: clinical Pathology

Clinical pathologists are the blood doctors of the

veterinary profession. Since their work is most often

conducted “behind the scenes”, many people may not

know this specialty exists. Laboratories are where most

clinical pathologists work. This setting is reminiscent of

CSI, only without the guns and black lights.

But laboratory tests are not done in a magical machine

that spits out results with a diagnosis. It takes specialized

training to understand and interpret the findings. This is

especially important for unusual or complicated tests. To

do this, veterinary clinical pathologists have extensive

education. Like all veterinarians, they do at least two

years of pre-veterinary university education followed by

a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program. Those

that choose to specialize in clinical pathology enroll in an

extra three years of an intensive post-graduate residency.

I sat down with Drs. Kimberly Pattullo and Kristyna Musil,

who are just finishing their clinical pathology residencies

at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, to get

their take on this specialty.

“I want dog owners to know we have as much invested

in their pets as their clinical veterinarian does,” said Dr.

Pattullo. “Although we may never meet your dogs, we

truly want them to get well. I hate writing a bad diagnosis

on my report as much as your vet hates giving them to

you.”

Blood holds many secrets – and tests like a complete

blood count and serum chemistry help reveal them.

When your veterinarian sends off blood tests, a clinical

pathologist is on the receiving end to help interpret the

results. This partnership between the clinical veterinarian

and the clinical pathologist provides a second look at the

results and may turn up other possibilities. “Veterinarians

collect samples such as blood, urine, or aspirates of

lumps and bumps from dogs that are either ill, or for

routine health screening. Our job is to interpret these

tests and provide veterinarians with a diagnosis, or

suggest extra tests to arrive at a diagnosis,” says Dr. Musil.

Complete Blood Count

Even though this test is basic and routine, it provides a

wealth of information. “We spend a lot of time reading

results from different blood tests,” says Dr. Pattullo. Red

blood cells and platelets are all counted. White blood

cells are counted by type. These simple counts are useful

to diagnose many illnesses in dogs. For instance, low

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red blood cells suggest anemia. Changes in white blood

cells can indicate inflammation and stress. Platelets are

important for blood clotting, so low numbers can mean

the potential for bleeding disorders.

Bree, a beautiful middle-aged Lhasa Apso came to my

clinic one day because her owner noticed she had lower

energy than normal. I recommended we send blood

away for testing. I also did a thorough physical exam. The

results were enlightening. A certain type of white blood

cell, called monocytes, was elevated while everything

else seemed normal. I immediately knew her lack of

energy was not due to anemia. When I had examined

Bree, I noticed she had severe dental tartar and gingivitis.

The blood test results were consistent with the chronic

inflammation in her mouth with no other signs of illness.

When we cleaned Bree’s teeth, her owner felt she was

acting years younger. And the blood counts returned to

normal.

Serum Chemistry

The liquid part of blood that suspends all the

red and white blood cells is called serum.

Testing serum can reveal information about

kidney and liver function. It also describes

electrolytes and proteins. Serum tests

can measure the amount of antibodies

a dog has, indicating previous exposure

to a disease. These tests are one of

the cornerstones of infectious disease

diagnostic tests. This is a common

method to test for many of the tick-

transmitted diseases.

Serum is also used to detect the amount

of antibodies against diseases we vaccinate

for. As the debate on vaccination continues,

measuring titers may become increasingly

common. Dog importation requirements of

some countries stipulate that rabies antibodies must be

greater than a certain level before dogs can enter.

Urine Analysis

Collecting urine can be a challenge, but the information

gained from testing urine can be vitally important.

Veterinarians use measures of urine concentration

to assess kidney function in conjunction with serum

chemistry results. Molecules sometimes turn up in urine

that should not be there, like crystals, blood, protein and

sugar. In the later case, too much

sugar can suggest

diabetes.

Veterinary clinical pathologists examine and interpret samples such as this microscope slide of bone marrow from a dog.

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Fine Needle Aspirates

Many dogs develop lumps and bumps. It is important

to investigate these to determine the cause. It could be

something like a benign wart, an infection or worst-

case scenario, cancer. A specific diagnosis will help you

and your veterinarian determine the best treatment

approach. Like most diseases, early detection and

treatment result in the best outcomes. “Get those

lumps and bumps aspirated, and get it all sent to us,”

recommends. Dr. Pattullo.

Clinical pathologists also analyze fluid samples from

a wide variety of places in the body. Central nervous

system (CSF fluid), joints, abdominal cavity, and

tracheal fluid are examples of common submissions

they see. Veterinarians collect bone marrow samples

to detect cancer as well as assess cases where the

number of red or white blood cells is abnormal. These

samples are a particular favourite of Dr. Pattullo. “I love

looking at bone marrow samples – there are so many

cells to look at, yet you can make it come together into

one cohesive picture.”

Curious Clinical Pathologists

Although the above tests are the “bread and butter”

of a clinical pathologists’ job, they also have to deal

with unusual animals and samples. “One moment you

could be looking at an aspirate from a dog’s mass,

and the next moment you have to examine blood

from a bearded dragon. Chances are that as soon as

you start to think you’ve seen it all, the next sample

will prove you wrong,” says Dr. Musil.

“There is always something new to learn. There is

always something you’ve never seen before, and

things rarely look or behave like the textbook says

they should,” comments Dr. Pattullo.

In their supportive role, clinical pathologists provide

an important service to clinical veterinarians and

dog owners. “You won’t see us during a visit to your

veterinary clinic, but we work with your veterinarian

to make sure your pets receive the best medical

care. Our priority is always your dog’s well being,”

says Dr. Musil. c

Dr. Pattullo (left) and Dr. Musil (right) examine a tissue sample from a dog using a “two-header” microscope. PHOTO: SHERRY MYERS

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Nutrition

Is breeding dogs something easy? One might think so,

but canine breeders will tell you – not really! Don’t get

me wrong, overall fertility in canines is usually excellent,

that’s certainly why we hear a lot more about canine

overpopulation issues. However, breeders know that, in

their case, the context is somehow different. Challenges

such as infertility, dystocias (= difficulty to give birth),

neonatal mortality are all part of their daily activity.

Fortunately, there are ways to overcome and somehow

prevent these difficult situations from happening. For

instance, timing of ovulation using progesterone assays

was developed to help improve fertility and prolificity (=

number of puppies per litter). There are now ways to detect,

prior to birth, bitches which are more prone to encounter

difficulties during parturition, and if needed, schedule a

C-section.

And when it comes to the reproductive health of breeding

animals, nutrition, as well, can bring its fair amount of

benefits. Wonder how? Let’s find out here!

Nutrition and reproduction is a topic that has been

deeply studied in humans and mammals. If you ever visit

an online scientific database like PubMed, use “nutrition”

and “reproduction” as keywords – I am always blown

away when I see how many results show up in the search

engine! Some of these studies focus on the impact

of macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrate). Others

highlight the role of vitamins and minerals. They all make

the link between nutrition and different aspects of the

reproductive function. How do these findings apply to

canine breeding in the field, practically speaking? In

many different ways in fact! How we feed our dogs can

indeed possibly impact their fertility, their ability to give

birth, and also the health of the newborn puppies. As

I previously wrote, appropriate nutrition does bring its

fair amount of benefits and should be seen as a great

complement in order to optimize canine reproduction.

Understand how the two systems are interconnected

I often hear that “such or such” level of macronutrient,

or vitamin, or mineral, has deleterious effects on the

reproductive function. The fact is that there is no

scientific proof of that today in the canine species (and

be aware that even in humans, most of these studies are

inconclusive). There is, however, one thing that is clearly

established – the importance of body condition. Indeed,

here lies an important connection between nutrition and

reproduction.

Let’s take a look at picture 1 (see pict 1: Organization

of the reproductive function). As you can see the

reproductive function in dogs is based on well-regulated

hormonal secretions, controlled by a highly organized

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anatomical structure. For everything to function in a

proper manner, it is of outmost importance that nothing

disrupts the existing system. However, there are other

parts of the body that can secrete some of these

hormones… fat tissue being one of them. This one can

indeed produce estrogens, progesterone, testosterone,

leptin (this one is of particular interest, we’ll come back

to it later). The more fat, therefore, the more of these

hormones are found in the animal’s bloodstream.

In “normal” conditions (= hear “optimal body condition”),

no big deal, a kind of balance will be established.

However, when dealing with overweight (or skinny)

dogs, because of the modifications of the amount of

fat tissue, the balance is no more… and that can lead

to a disturbance in the “well-organized” structure we

mentioned before. For instance – the more fat tissue,

the more leptin is secreted. Leptin directly acts on the

hypothalamus – which is believed to be the pace-maker

of the reproductive function. Modified blood leptin

concentration can therefore disrupt the entire hormonal

secretion of the reproductive function and it is suspected

that this could lead to issues like anovulation, ovarian

cysts and early embryonic death. For breeders this only

means a simple thing: prior to breeding, bitches MUST

be in optimal body condition (See pict 2: Body condition

chart in canines).

Fight the old myths

I must admit that, generally speaking, you breeders

pay great attention to this, and now you understand

why it is definitely important to keep the focus here.

Unfortunately, there is another way to reach an

inappropriate body condition in breeding bitches. This

occurs during pregnancy and is mainly due to a very old

myth that persists throughout the years.

“Pregnant bitches should be free-fed with a puppy diet

as soon as they are bred.” If you have been around for

awhile, then I’m pretty sure you have already heard this. A

deeply anchored myth in canine breeding! The reasoning

behind that: if bitches are pregnant, they must have

higher energetic requirements to support the embryonic

(from 0-35 days of gestation) and fetal (from 35 days

to the end) growth. This sounds like basic maths, but

unfortunately it does not exactly work this way. The fact

here – puppies will gain 70% of their final weight in the

last 20 days of gestation (see pict 3: energy needs during

Pict 1: Organization of the reproductive function in mammals. The hypothalamus and the pituitary are located in the brain and their secretions control the functioning of the ovaries. GnRH : Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone / FSH : Follicle Stimulating Hormone / LH : Luteinizing Hormone

Pict 2: Body condition score scale.


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canine pregnancy). The increase in energy requirement

generally does not occur before 42 days of gestation, and

before that, energy needs are equivalent to maintenance.

Practically speaking – bitches need to be switched to an

energy-enriched diet (generally puppy food) not before

this 42 days landmark. (see pict 3 for comments on how

to feed a pregnant bitch).

If a bitch receives more energy than what she needs

since the beginning of pregnancy, this extra-amount will

turn into fat. Problem here – fat tissue has an unfortunate

tendency to infiltrate muscles… including the uterine one,

the myometrium. This has been well demonstrated in

humans – overweight condition leads to weaker uterine

contractions (and therefore more difficulties to give

birth). In dogs as well, study shows that maternal weight

is a risk factor that leads to a higher rate of dystocias and

C-sections. Keep in mind that when dystocia happens,

the newborns’ neonatal mortality rate increases as well

(30 to 40 percent vs. 10 to 15 percent during normal

parturition). Unfortunately, it also works the other way

around – if a bitch does not receive enough energy

during the last third of gestation (typical case – she is

not switched to a higher energy diet and remains under

her usual maintenance diet), this will typically drain her

energy reserves. At the time of parturition, she might

appear very skinny, which can also have an impact on the

pattern of uterine contractions. Moreover, puppies rely on

their mother’s food intake during pregnancy to build their

first energy reserves that they will use during their first

moments after birth. If the bitch did not receive enough

energy, these reserves might be depleted at birth and

puppies will be weaker, with a low prognostic survival.

Receiving optimal energy levels throughout pregnancy is

therefore a mandatory point.

Pict 3: Energy needs of the bitch during gestation. ER : Energy RequirementsAfter 42 days, energy requirements will be increased by +10 percent/week until parturition. Because of the reduction of the volume of the stomach (compressed by the growing uterus) and behavioural modifications (certain bitches tend to become picky) that occurs during pregnancy, it is recommended to switch the bitch to a diet with a higher energy content (typically a puppy diet), which is highly palatable. One exception in case of singleton litters – in this case, energy requirements will only be increased by +10 percent until the end of pregnancy.


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Identified benefits of certain nutrients

Appropriate feeding management during gestation

is therefore a key element that I always tell breeders

to focus on in order to optimize the reproductive

outcome of their breeding animals. Moreover, several

studies identified the benefits that certain nutrients

can bring for both the bitch and the puppies to come.

The one which has been mostly discussed is certainly

folic acid (vitamin B9) because of its role in the

prevention of cleft palates. It indeed supports rapid

cell division and growth, and studies have shown

that when bitches are supplemented with folic

acid during gestation, the incidence of cleft palate

in puppies dramatically decreases. We already

discussed cleft palates in a previous article so I will

not expand too much on it here, but there are three

key things to remember when it comes to folic acid

supplementation:

1) it is recommended in breeding bitches – recent

study indeed shows that 10 percent of bitches are

folic acid deficient at the beginning of their seasons;

2) supplementation should start during the heats until

35 to 40 days of pregnancy, after this date it will not

be effective;

3) supplementation can be achieved by the use of

human supplements or by feeding a diet already

supplemented in it.

The role of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA-DHA has

also been well studied in dogs. Adult dogs indeed

have limited capacities to synthetize these nutrients,

while DHA is essential for puppies’ neurological and

visual development. When bitches are fed with diets

supplemented in EPA-DHA throughout pregnancy,

studies show that these puppies at birth have better

cognitive and visual development. Obviously, puppies’

development does not end at the time of parturition,

these nutrients are still beneficial during their growth

period. Study shows that when lactating bitches are

fed with diets enriched in EPA-DHA, these nutrients

accumulate in their milk – the benefits they provide

are therefore transferred this way to the puppies.

There is another category of molecules that I find of great

interest when it comes to reproduction and nutrition

–antioxidants (like betacarotene, vitamin E, vitamin C,

lutein – taurine). Other nutrients I find of great interest

are antioxidants (like vitamin E, vitamin C, lutein-taurine).

Quick summary – antioxidants help the body fight

oxidative stress, a process that leads to production of

compounds called free-radicals that can basically alter the

tissues. Oxidative stress is something our organisms (and

our dogs) constantly deal with but in normal conditions,

our body produces enough antioxidants to counteract its

side effects. In certain conditions however, this internal

production might not be sufficient: disease, aging, and

gestation! There is indeed scientific evidence that the

oxidative stress is increased at the uterine level during

gestation in the bitch. Antioxidant supplementation

during this period can therefore help in optimizing the

uterine medium, which plays a great role in the fertility

process and the embryonic/fetal development. In other

mammalian species (including humans), this kind of

supplementation is associated with improved fertility

outcomes and we assume that the same could occur in

canines. Let’s be clear however, antioxidants are NOT the

magic bullets that will solve all fertility issues. However,

by their action on optimizing the uterine medium, they

can definitely be integrated in the battle plan, if needed.

As you can see, proper and well-managed nutrition

throughout the life of the animal can definitely help

to overcome some of the challenges breeders face

routinely. Feeding management, especially during critical

stages like gestation, is essential. Monitoring the body

condition of the animal (eventually with the help of your

veterinarian) is certainly the best indicator that nutrition

is adapted to the animal’s physiology. Nutrition does

provide benefits. However, keep in mind that it is not the

sole thing you should rely on if you want to make your

bitch fertile. If the date of breeding was mistimed or if

the male’s semen was of poor quality, there is nothing

even the best nutrition could do here. c


How long have you been a professional

handler?

It’s been over 15 years. I worked for Hugh

Middleditch and when he retired I was lucky enough

to stay on with many of his long-time clients before

building up on my own.

Why did you choose handling as a career?

For the love of the dogs … there is nothing better than

that unconditional love from them.

Do you have a favourite breed or group?

It’s hard to name favourites because you never know

when that special dog comes along and there have been

many … but if I had to name my top three: Goldens,

Boxers, and Australian Shepherds.

Did you grow up “in dogs”?

I can’t say I grew up in the dog show world, that came

when I was in my early 20s, but I definitely grew up with

dogs. Living on the farm we had working herding dogs.

My childhood dog was a German Shepherd.

What is your favourite bait?

I cook up chicken breasts with lots of garlic, and then

lamb and rice rollover, as a good standby.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals?

LOL ... do you really want the list? … Of course there’s

the old lucky elastics – and if we didn’t have a good day,

then they get a good scrubbing in the shower the next

morning. Clients are not allowed to take ribbons out of

the set up until the end of the weekend, and are also not

allowed to order or pay for their pictures until their dog

has had it’s final showing for the weekend.

If you could not be a professional handler, what would

you like to do?

I actually do have a full-time job on top of handling. I

am a support analyst for the technology department of

a large school district. But the outstanding joke is, if I

wasn’t handling dogs then I would probably be my best

friend’s, Shannon Scheer, personal manager, booking her

hotels and trips, lol.

Are you a breeder – and do you have dogs of your own?

Unfortunately handling does not really ever allow you

to stay home for eight to 12 weeks in a row, to whelp

puppies, so I have not bred a litter in over eight years. But

yes, I bred Golden Retrievers and have dabbled a bit in

Chinese Sharpei. I currently only have one dog at home,

my almost 12 year old Sharpei and co-own some of my

“aging” Goldens with dear friends.

What was your worst / best day ever in the ring?

I can’t say that I have really ever had a “worst” day in

the ring, have taken a couple of falls – but always seem

to bounce back up. Best day, was many years ago when

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I worked for Hughie, I showed his beautiful Doberman

“Lucy” to Best Puppy In Show, at the largest show ever in

Canada, only to look up and see Hughie crying tears of

joy.

What is your favourite book or movie?

Blind Side with Sandra Bullock.

What is your favourite food?

Seafood or pizza.


Love outdoor shows, love to be out in the fresh air, it’s

good for us and good for the dogs. Plus I think there is a

more laid-back atmosphere at the outdoor shows.

Do you prefer camping or hotels?

Camping … love my trailer! Love to be able to sit around

with friends after the show.

What would you like to see change at dog shows?

More after show events that bring people together, bring

back the fun, it’s good to mix and mingle. And gone are

the days of the younger generation getting to hear or

listen to the stories from the “old timers” of “back when”

… there was a lot of wisdom in those stories that many of

the younger handlers could learn from.

What is your favourite show?

One that I’m winning at??? LOL … actually any show where

my friends are.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, would you still handle

dogs?

You bet! I could quit the “real job”, hire myself a private

jet and/or a fancy rig with a handsome driver to get to the

shows. All kidding aside, it would be pretty hard to give

this up … love the dogs and the friends I have made over

the years are my family. c

Lucy.

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JUDGePROfile

When did you begin your judging career?

I started judging all obedience classes in 1968

and did my Sporting Group approval in 1968. My

Allbreed approval was completed in 1979.

What do you find the most challenging part of being a judge?

Any judge will tell you that it is the exigencies of

travel that wear you down. Many of our judges have

given up judging because they could not keep up

with the flying and airport problems.

What do you enjoy the most about judging?

The possibility of having one’s hands on a very

special dog, or even more exciting, a puppy is what

keeps me coming back to that show ring. Judging

average to mediocre dogs is very stultifying, but

that one breathtaking dog at a show is enough to

keep you coming back.

Which breed or group do you enjoy judging the

most?

I really don’t have a breed or group preference. I

am probably known as a Sporting dog specialist

because of my having bred English Cockers since

1960, but I do not believe a judge can ever have

a ‘preference’ when they go into the ring to judge.

Objectivity is an essential characteristic of a judge.

What was / is your primary breed?

English Cockers are my primary breed, but I have

owned and shown Pembroke Welsh Corgis and

been closely associated with Whippets, Pekingese,

and Poodles.

Ginny Lynne


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JUDGePROfile

Do you like/dislike the use of bait in your ring?

Bait is not a problem when it is used correctly to

show expression and get the dog to focus. When it

is used as a meal, with no regard for why and when

it is appropriate, does not make me happy.

What is the most annoying thing that an exhibitor

can do in your ring?

I have a fairly long list of pet peeves in the ring, but

probably the thing I object to most is a handler that

is harsh or heavy-handed on the dog.

What is the smartest thing an exhibitor can do in

your ring?

The smart exhibitor will get to the ring on time and

watch carefully for the pattern being used in the

ring. Then listen for directions and remain at the

breed ring until judging is completed for that breed.

Only exception to the last request would be the

handler rushing to another ring.

What is your home city?

I live in Saanichton, BC which is on Vancouver

Island. Saanichton is a small community about 15

kilometres outside Victoria.

What field are/were you employed in outside of

dogs?

I spent 35 years in the public school system

teaching High School English and for most of

the latter years being a guidance counsellor and

student services co-ordinator.

Do you have hobbies or special interest other than

judging?

I do read quite extensively, and definitely love to

cook for friends. Judging does not leave a lot of

time for much else.

What is the funniest thing that you have ever seen

in the ring?

There are so many funny moments that one

encounters over the years. I must confess I cannot

really remember them. The most recent happened

last weekend when the obviously nervous young

girl with her Cairn Terrier was asked to take a circle

and set up on the table. She carefully walked a tiny

circle in front of me – with a diameter of about two

feet and headed for the table.

What has been your favourite judging assignment

to date and do you have a “dream” assignment?

I have loved doing a number of “Royals” in Australia

which have been wonderful, though exhausting,

judging occasions. Judging the Sporting Group at

Westminster was amazing and judging the ‘old’

Santa Barbara Kennel Club shows in the days of Ann

and Tom Stevenson would have to be up there. If I

had my choice of assignments it would probably be

a National Specialty, breed immaterial.


I probably prefer a climate controlled building

with good footing though if the sun is gentle and

the temperature mild it is hard to beat an outdoor

setting as long as the grass is green and level. Picky

aren’t I!

What would you like to see change at dog shows?

I could write a book on what we need to do

differently at dog shows but I will sum it up by

saying we need to get back to judging breeding

stock instead of handing out ribbons. We need to

make the Canadian Championship worth something

again and along the way cut back on the number

of dog shows. We are now on the slippery slope to

oblivion in our sport. c


Feature

Canadian purebred dogs alone generate approximately 127,604,218 Dollars annually.

Required vaccines ......................................................................................... $10,087,800

Canadian Purebred dog owners spend nearly $1,008,780 annually in rabies vaccines alone.

Veterinary care not including vaccines. ........................................................ $28,554,836

According to the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association as of 2013 there are 12,547 veterinarians

(2013). The breeder supports the veterinarian who supports his or her staff. The veterinarian has

supported a university, which supports its educators, who support research, which in turn supports

the scientists that find cures for all dogs, including shelter animals.

Guelph University is one of those universities and offers some of the finest veterinary programs in

the country.

Dog food ....................................................................................................... $21,836,051

The breeder supports the dog food companies.

Champion Pet Foods and Corey are two of the largest feed manufacturers in Canada and have

locations throughout our Canadian provinces.

Dog food companies work with pet shops, feed dealers and stores. Their product is normally

shipped to distributors by trucking operations.

Dog related products .................................................................................... $65,396,174

Canadian purebred dog owners will spent an additional $65,396,174 on dog-related products in

2012, i.e. dog bowls, leashes, collars, crates, houses, beds and fencing.

cAnAdiAn PuReBReds and the EconomyProvided by:

Association for the Preservation of Purebred Dogs


Feature

Registration and sanctioned dog events ......................................................... $5,689,357

The breeder who breeds and sells dogs from a recognized registry supports the registry through

membership and registration as well as the CKC’s sanctioned dog shows, hunting trials and

performance events.

The Canadian Kennel Club reports that 50,439 dogs were registered nationwide in 2012. Audited

financial statements reveal that registration alone created $2,898,359 in revenue. The amount

from sanctioned dog events was $1,430,777, while membership fees and product sales generated

another $1,360,221 dollars.

A typical weekend show with 300 entries over three days ....................................$40,317

The Canadian Kennel Club reports the following:

The total number of events in 2012 was 2,993 for a total of 204,500 entries. Of this total, 964

events were conformation shows (all breed and specialty) representing 154,000 entries.

Most shows are held in rural areas creating a boost in both tourism and sales for the surrounding

hotels, motels, camping sites, restaurants and retail stores, boosting our Canadian economy with

each sanctioned match.

In the year 2012 this means over $5,689,357 was injected into our Canadian economy!

Exhibitors of purebred dogs help choose the future specimens of the breed. They support the

local clubs that sponsors the dog shows. The local clubs sponsor educational programs including

responsible breeding and obedience classes for all dogs including mixed breeds and shelter

animals.

Keep in mind dog clubs aid and support shelters, shelters do not financially support dog clubs. It is not

tax dollars that support Canadian dog law enforcement, or shelter aid. It is the dog owner who supports

these programs through licensing and municipal fees.

When one purchases a purebred from a breeder he enables that breeder to continue to breed

quality dogs.

A new owner demonstrates support for the purebred breeds and responsible breeding practices. In

purchasing a purebred they have the opportunity to learn about the dog and the few diseases that

affect that specific breed. A mixed breed has an unknown mixture of problems with little historical

genealogical information.

Purebred owners have learned about the unique health care protocols for each breed, including the

sanitary practice of docking and cropping. Owners learn the importance of a particular grooming

style and the beneficial need to remove dewclaws.

When someone buys a purebred he buys a roadmap to his/her dog’s future.

Preserving and promoting the purebred dog encourages responsible breeding and is an important part

of economic growth in Canada. c


The traditional laboratory white mice and white rats may

be easy to keep and manipulate for research, but they

have never proven to be a very appropriate model for

research into human diseases. Therapies that seemed

effective in mice translate successfully to humans at

a woefully low rate. But approximately a decade ago,

researchers began to realize that they had a much better

animal model right at their feet – dogs. Not only is the

canine genome surprisingly similar to the human genome,

dogs share our everyday environment as well. And now

researchers have realized that our often inbred and

sometimes geographically isolated dogs suffer some 300

genetic diseases, at least half of which are thought to

be analogous to similar human diseases. As a bonus, the

pedigree of purebred dogs can be traced as easily as the

family tree of humans.

Early breakthroughs

As far back as the 1970s, the seeds of “one medicine”

were planted when sleep researcher William Dement of

Stanford University learned from another doctor that dogs

could suffer a disease that seemed very similar to human

narcolepsy. Dr. Dement contacted local breeders to find

affected canines, and established a colony of Doberman

Pinschers and Labrador Retrievers with the malady.

By Cheryl Smith

ReseaRch BenefitsCanines and Humans Together


Canines and Humans Together

Another breed, Briards, is both benefiting from and

contributing to research into a form of blindness.

Congenital stationary night blindness in dogs has a

human counterpart called Leber congenital amaurosis.

The gene responsible for the disease in Briards, RPE65,

was identified at Cornell University in 1998. This has

allowed breeders to begin eradicating the disease. But it

hasn’t stopped there.

Researchers cloned the RPE65 gene from unaffected

dogs, combined it with a viral vector to assist delivery,

and injected it into the subretinal space in the eyes of

some three-month-old Briard mix puppies known to

have the defective gene. Though blind from birth, three

months later the puppies were able to see, and tests

showed they were producing the correct form of RPE65

on their own.

Recent breakthroughs

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

and Emory University School of Medicine received a joint

grant from the AKC Canine Health Foundation to test an

experimental drug for dogs with certain brain tumors.

The tumors, known as spontaneous gliomas in dogs and

glioblastomas in humans, are extremely similar in their

biology. Both have a poor prognosis, and grow back

rapidly after surgery.

Costas Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, assistant professor of

neurosurgery at Emory, developed the experimental

drug at his Winship Cancer Institute Brain Tumor

Nanotechnology Laboratory. It is the monoclonal

antibody cetuximab, which is attached to an iron-oxide

magnetic nanparticle to make it visible in the brain via

MRI. It targets the overexpressed epidermal growth factor

receptor in canine gliomas, which happens to be the

same receptor as in human glioblastoma.

The first dog enrolled in the pilot study in 2011 at UGA

was a seven-year-old pit bull named Petsy. After Petsy

suffered a seizure, a brain tumor was discovered. Surgery

removed part of the tumor, but could not get it all. So

immediately after surgery and for the following three

days the investigational drug was infused directly into

the tumor via catheters in a process called convection-

enhanced delivery. Blood tests and neurologic tests

demonstrated no toxic effects of the investigational drug.

A follow-up MRI six weeks after surgery showed that the

investigational drug was still present in the remaining

portion of the brain tumor. Another MRI five months after

surgery showed that the tumor had shrunk markedly.

In spring of 2013 (as this was being written), Petsy had

remained seizure-free and in good health. Limited human

trials have begun.

The “one medicine” concept is also attacking another

cancer – osteosarcoma. Unfortunately, osteosarcoma

is fairly common in large-breed dogs, and in humans.

In dogs, the intial occurrence is usually in a leg bone,

and the cancer is so aggressive that amputation is

the treatment of choice. But even when amputation

is followed with chemotherapy, post-surgical survival

averages only a year. There has been no improvement in

this prognosis for decades. The cancer returns, attacking

other bones or metastasizing to the lungs.

Dr. Nicola Mason, of the University of Pennsylvania,

working with the university’s School of Veterinary

Medicine and Advaxis Inc., is conducting a small phase

I study of a vaccine for canine osteosarcoma. Mason


is unusually well-suited to pursue the one medicine

concept, as she has a veterinary degree and a doctorage

in immunology.

In July of 2012, Sasha, an American Bulldog, became the

first of six dogs to receive the modified listeria vaccine.

All the dogs have her2/neu-positive osteosarcoma, a

requirement to be in the study, as the listeria is modified

to include a her2/neu marker. The hope is that while the

dog’s immune cells attack the listeria virus, they will also

learn to recognize and subsequently attack cells that

express the her2/neu marker. The marker distinguishes

cancer cells from healthy cells, making it possible for the

immune system to target remaining cancer cells more

efficiently.

Of the six dogs, only one, which was given only a low

dose of the vaccine, has developed lung metastases.

Sasha and the other four dogs remain health and

apparently cancer-free ten months later.

Other researchers are acknowledging that testing cancer

treatments in mice is largely unproductive because most

of the treatments that work in the mice don’t have the

same positive effects in people. But dogs, like people,

actually suffer from the cancers, rather than being

manipulated to manifest them artificially, plus dogs

are much closer to humans in genetics, biology, and

environment, providing a much more appropriate model.

Testing therapies in dogs can actually sort out those

that show real promise for dogs and humans. And due to

the difference in our lifespans, a treatment that keeps a

dog cancer-free for two years may provide ten to fifteen

years of good health to a human.

The University of Penn study is still enrolling dogs, and

if safety and efficacy of the vaccine continues to be

demonstrated, a larger phase II clinical trial is scheduled

to start in fall 2013.

Fanciers and breeders can help their breed (and perhaps

even themselves or their loved ones) by using the

genetic tests available for diseases that strike their

breed, and providing samples or pedigrees to any of

the applicable ongoing studies. Breed clubs can donate

to the AKC Canine Health Foundation with a directive

on what disease they would like investigated. The

cross-species dog-human research concept has already

demonstrated notable successes and seems poised to

provide many more. c

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As of August 25, 2014

Rank L.Mth Breed Dog Name BIS GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Points

1 1 Standard Poodle GCh Crystalton Suspence 33 84 15 5 1 9565

2 2 Barbet GChEx Flacon d'Paris of Neigenuveaux 10 50 29 5 2 5162

3 3 Afghan Hound GChEx Polo's Air Force One 18 57 4 3 2 4974

4 4 WHW Terrier GCh Whitebriar Jaw Dropper 18 29 1 3 0 4096

5 10 German Shepherd Dog GCh Signature's Harry Nile V Kridler 11 43 10 8 1 4035

6 5 Basenji GChEx Ahmahr Nahr's The Lost Angel Gabriel 12 49 38 10 6 3806

7 7 Samoyed GChEx Vanderbilt's Let The Games Begin 5 27 11 1 0 3126

8 15 Giant Schnauzer Ch Lindsayleigh's Sherman 8 20 12 7 2 2826

9 7 CKC Spaniel Ch Miletree Northern Star 2 38 12 15 8 2797

10 6 Newfoundland GCh Summerford's Remember Me 7 27 15 7 6 2778

Top 10 :: All Breeds


1 1 Barbet GChEx Flacon d'Paris of Neigenuveaux 10 50 29 5 2 5162

2 2 Pointer GChEx Black Alder Sam Spade 6 13 1 1 0 1850

3 29 Pointer GCh Yakityak's Reindeer Games 2 8 5 5 1 1592

4 4 English Springer Spaniel GCh KAS Black Pearl 2 12 12 7 5 1324

5 6 Golden Retriever GCh Pacificgold's Off And Running 0 15 12 3 2 1298

Sporting Group

Rank L.Mth Breed Dog Name (sex) BIS GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Points

1 1 Afghan Hound GChEx Polo's Air Force One 18 57 4 3 2 4974

2 2 Basenji GChEx Ahmahr Nahr's The Lost Angel Gabriel 12 49 38 10 6 3806

3 3 Irish Wolfhound GCh Kuriann Of First Avenue 5 13 4 2 0 1606

4 5 Whippet GChEx Lorricbrook Fascinator 4 40 10 9 3 1523

5 4 Dachshund (MSH) Ch GrandGables Lil Ms Red Nettles 4 11 7 12 12 1508

Hound Group



1 2 Samoyed GChEx Vanderbilt's Let The Games Begin 5 27 11 1 0 3126

2 4 Giant Schnauzer Ch Lindsayleigh's Sherman 8 20 12 7 2 2826

3 1 Newfoundland GCh Summerford's Remember Me 7 27 15 7 6 2778

4 7 Portuguese Water Dog Ch Claircreek Lusitano Oceano Atlantico 4 21 16 6 6 2070

5 3 Doberman Pinscher GChEx Rex de Akido San 3 16 10 11 8 1855

Working Group


1 1 WHW Terrier GCh Whitebriar Jaw Dropper 18 29 1 3 0 4096

2 2 Skye Terrier Ch Kishniga's HMS Maximus 5 31 16 8 9 1759

3 3 Kerry Blue Terrier GCh Symphonie's Love Actually 5 13 5 2 0 1478

4 4 SC Wheaten Terrier Ch Keepsake's Soul Surfer 5 22 16 2 3 1338

5 5 Airedale Terrier GChEx Westchester Hill Boy 1 40 11 5 5 1177

Terrier Group


1 1 CKC Spaniel Ch Miletree Northern Star 2 38 12 15 8 2797

2 2 Brussels Griffon Ch Tazlandz Call For A Hot Time 4 23 11 7 2 2174

3 3 Havanese GCh MistyTrails N'Bopcha's Pandamon 3 26 11 3 3 1852

4 4 Affenpinscher Ch Avantgarde Moon Song 0 18 24 17 7 1787

5 6 Pug Ch Dreamworks Lyntom Gingersnap 0 11 16 10 8 1131

Toy Group

Rank L.Mth Breed Dog Name (sex) BIS GP1 GP2 GP3 GP4 Points

1 1 Standard Poodle GCh Crystalton Suspence 33 84 15 5 1 9565

2 2 Standard Poodle GCh Tees Me Provocateur 9 19 3 2 0 2354

3 5 Standard Poodle GCh Dawin Reigate Fire Away 5 27 6 1 1 2113

4 3 Standard Poodle Ch Vetset A League Of Her Own 9 26 5 2 0 1903

5 4 Shih Tzu GCh Symarun's Forbidden Love 7 13 4 3 1 1658

Non-Sporting Group


1 2 German Shepherd Dog GCh Signature's Harry Nile V Kridler 11 43 10 8 1 4035

2 1 Bouvier des Flandres GChEx Brocade Lil Deuce Coupe BarJen 6 37 15 1 0 2756

3 3 German Shepherd Dog GChEx Kohlein's Marchesa 3 12 16 6 1 1558

4 8 Bouvier des Flandres Ch Rocheuses Play Something Country At DND 2 18 8 6 1 1451

5 4 Briard Ch Nuview's Glitz N Glamour 3 20 10 6 5 1275

Herding Group


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As of August 25, 2014 * Puppy Points are estimated, 50 Points awardedfor each BPIS, 10 Points Awarded for each BPIG

Rank L.Mth Breed Dog Name BPIG BPIS Points

1 1 Whippet Ch Bretica Brushwood Evil Affair 53 26 1830

2 3 Whippet Ch Bretica Brushwood Smokinaffair 30 11 850

3 2 Miniature Schnauzer GCh Sparx Rich Dark N Delicious 35 8 753

4 4 Boxer GCh Briley's Wild As The Wind 33 8 733

5 5 Shetland Sheepdog Ch Cermel Hatfield Mirror Blue 27 5 529

6 39 Golden Retriever Ch Brio Alohamotion 22 6 523

7 8 Doberman Pinscher GCh De Lex Luthor Eternity 21 5 463

8 21 Doberman Pinscher Ch Liberator's Triple Crown 13 6 430

9 6 Pointer Ch Seasyde Holly Golightly 12 6 420

10 7 Pekingese Ch Katerings More Than A Dream 10 6 400

Top 10 Puppies :: All Breeds


1 7 Golden Retriever Ch Brio Alohamotion 22 6 523

2 1 Pointer Ch Seasyde Holly Golightly 12 6 420

3 13 English Cocker Spaniel Especially Lucious Lipstick 8 5 333

4 26 Pointer (German Short-Haired) GCh Legacyk Breakfast At Tiffany's 15 3 308

5 2 American Cocker Spaniel Ch Shadyhill's The Free Spirit 16 2 260

Sporting Group Puppies


1 1 Whippet Ch Bretica Brushwood Evil Affair 53 26 1830

2 2 Whippet Ch Bretica Brushwood Smokinaffair 30 11 850

3 3 Beagle Ch TG Cheesecake Factory 14 4 340

4 5 Whippet Ch McCartney's Celebrity Secrets 5 4 253

5 4 Coonhound (Black & Tan) Kalan's Macallan 12 2 220

Hound Group Puppies



1 1 Boxer GCh Briley's Wild As The Wind 33 8 733

2 2 Doberman Pinscher GCh De Lex Luthor Eternity 21 5 463

3 5 Doberman Pinscher Ch Liberator's Triple Crown 13 6 430

4 2 Bullmastiff Ch Knatchbull's 5th Avenue Marquee 10 5 353

5 4 Canadian Eskimo Dog Ch Arcticice Qimmiq Ek Chau 14 3 290

Working Group Puppies


1 1 Miniature Schnauzer GCh Sparx Rich Dark N Delicious 35 8 753

2 2 Welsh Terrier Ch Brynmawr Dragon Fox Turbo Juke 12 4 320

3 3 Norwich Terrier Ramayall's Aurora Borealis 6 5 310

3 3 Kerry Blue Terrier Ch Krisma's X Marks The Spot 16 3 310

5 7 American Staffordshire Terrier Michl R Man Of Steel 6 3 210

Terrier Group Puppies


1 1 Pekingese Ch Katerings More Than A Dream 10 6 400

2 11 Chihuahua (Short Coat) GCh Cogie's Thundering Streak 19 4 390

3 2 Havanese Ch Rockhurst Rockabilly 9 4 290

4 9 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ch Sheeba Fore Cantebury 6 4 263

5 3 Italian Greyhound Ch Diavolino's Own The Moment 10 3 250

Toy Group Puppies


1 1 Shih Tzu Rustinwood's Flower Girl 8 5 330

2 2 Dalmatian Ch Onsengeltje Kanu Keep a Secret 17 3 320

3 4 French Bulldog Ch Foxmoor Petite Cherie Creme de la Creme 14 3 290

4 3 Keeshond Ch Daimler's Original Jeans At Cinnakees 14 2 240

5 60 Standard Poodle Afterglow Ophelia 7 3 220

Non-Sporting Group Puppies


1 1 Shetland Sheepdog Ch Cermel Hatfield Mirror Blue 27 5 529

2 2 German Shepherd Dog Kohlein's Franchesca 9 4 290

3 3 Shetland Sheepdog Ch Amberlyn's Story Teller 12 3 270

4 10 Australian Cattle Dog Ch Agassiz's Blueberry Crush 5 4 250

5 4 Shetland Sheepdog Ch Grandgables The Chill Factor 10 2 200

Herding Group Puppies


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