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10 ♦ Editorial

14 ♦ Inside Out

18 ♦ Canine Health Foundation Special News Alert

22 ♦ Question Of The Week

26 ♦ The Upside Of The Seesaw

30 ♦ All In The Family

34 ♦ Bests Of The Week

38 ♦ Ten Questions

42 ♦ Eukanuba Breeders Stakes Judges Overview

46 ♦ The Saluki Standard And Brindle

50 ♦ A Thought To Consider: Confidence And Confidentiality

54 ♦ “Can Do” Dogs

62 ♦ Rare Breeds Of The World: Griffon of Nivernais

64 ♦ Off The Leash

66 ♦ A ‘Feel Good’ Show, Junior Competitions, Authority & More

68 ♦ The Gossip Column

74 ♦ Click – Gold Country Kennel Club

82 ♦ Click – Greensboro Kennel Club

90♦ Click – The Way We Were

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010Dog News Cover StoryDog News Cover Story

CH BRIGHTON LAKERIDGE

ENCORECh Ale Kai Mikimoto On FifthCh Brighton Curtain Call

We'd like to introduce Ally, our new star to the fancyalthough she has already and emphatically made herpresence felt in a huge way. It took only two appearances

to complete her championship earlier this year. She was Best ofBreed from the classes at the Palm Springs Specialty and then anhistorical Best of Breed at the Poodle Club of America NationalSpecialty also from the classes! She started her specials career asa move up Special the following weekend and won her first AllBreed Best in Show. Simply stated, she has been presented a total of23 times resulting in an amazing and impressive 23 Group Firsts and14 Best in Shows.

She is beautifully bred by L'Dyne Brennan and Debra FergusonJones and sired by Karen Lefrak's and Wendell Sammet's well knowntop producing Ch Ale Kai Mikimoto on Fifth.

We have thrilled to the adjectives we have heard anecdotallyduring the last few months...Quintessential type and outline...Sound movement and foot timing....Outstanding conformation....Exquisite head and expression....Beyond feminine....Glamorous....and our most favorite used recently by one of her Best In Showjudges............YUMMY.

Owned by: Atalanta KennelsToni and Martin Sosnoff

Breeders: Brighton Kennels and Debra Ferguson Jones

Always shown to perfection by: Timothy BrazierBeautifully assisted by: Penny Dugan

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An Exciting UnionThe long rumored and anticipated partnership betweenPfizer and AKC’s Canine Health Foundation has beenformally announced and is greeted happily in thesequarters. The intent to focus on discoveries in caninenutrition, genetics and disease is broad enough to covera multitude of areas to appease the usual skeptics whoarise after the announcement of any new and positivenew project. How there can be any doubters insofaras this announcement is concerned is hard to fathombut knowing certain dog people the way we do andthe reactions of some, critics are bound to rear theirugly heads. To those doubters we say the following--keep quiet. Establishing and continuing a relationshipwith Pfizer is a major accomplishment in itself and thefact that they have committed $500,000 over two yearsto promoting the project is a fantastic achievement.Hats off to those responsible for working this deal outto fruition and let’s hope that in actuality the deal willbe longer termed than the two years presently agreedupon.

The Term Limits FiascoThat the Delegates are to continue some form of termlimits is probably an unfortunate fact of life. Indeed bythe time most of you read this paragraph it is expectedthat nowhere near the 2/3’s vote needed to defeat theexisting term limits By-Law will be achieved. Whilethese pages stand against any form of term limitswhatsoever it is understood why some people maybe in favor of this need of governance. The fact ofthe matter is that an election is a form of a term limitsince the voters have the power to vote people in orout. If they decide not to exercise these powers andre-elect ad nauseum the same people that is theirchoice. Notwithstanding this statement the argumentfor continuing the existing By-Law, which permits aswinging door of one year off, and a four-year termon is ridiculous. Even more disheartening are themisstatements of truth found on the Delegate E-linewritten by people who just should know better. If youthink nonsense is written in breed chat rooms havesomeone send you a week or two’s worth of Delegaterantings on its E-Line. Many of the statements borderon the preposterous. Would club members re-electthese people were they to be privy to some of thesestatements? One would think and certainly hope not!What should be an interesting conundrum shouldthe Delegates continue the present term limits is theexpected candidacy of Director Marden to run again. Heis eligible as he was defeated and reran for office andwon the next year prior to the adoption of the existingterm limits. He is one of the longest serving Directorsif not the longest serving person sitting on the Board.How will this affect his vote in March presuming he willrun again? Will this longevity affect his candidacy? Timealone will tell.

“Bear Baying” And AKCIn South Carolina where “bear baying” is legal (it isillegal in 49 States in the Union) at an AKC event agroup organized the barbaric practice in connectionwe are told with a Plott Hound event. As a result of

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the DVD, which is horrific to an indescribable extent, and apublic uproar spearheaded unfortunately by HSUS and notAKC, AKC issued the following statement: ”The AmericanKennel Club does not consider ‘bear baying’ acceptable. TheAmerican Kennel Club has never and would never approvethis activity. The AKC Board of Directors has revoked AKCevent-giving privileges from the group that organized thebear baying event, and has barred it from participating inany AKC activities”. This does not mean the Plott Houndmay not be exhibited at AKC shows it just means the groupresponsible for the inhumane manner in which it treated thebear during the event is banned from doing this again! Quitefrankly these pages were unaware of the practice with whichto begin until this incident was disclosed. It would seem thatthere is a faction within the AKC Fancy who seem to thinkthat if HSUS is against something they are for it. Drawing onextreme parallels that do not apply they extend this practiceto any kind of field event and therefore end up condemningHSUS instead of condemning bear-baying itself! If you havethe guts just take a peek at the DVD involved and then tell usif you can how you can justify in any sense whatsoever bear-baying. By the way AKC’s stand on this matter was handledvery poorly insofar as these pages are concerned. Instead ofsending out a press release on the subject these pages wereforced to call AKC and ask for its position on the matter! Itseems AKC was advised by outside consultants not to takea public stand unless the press requested it. On an issuethis important and with a chance to look benevolent andunderstanding to the general public why keep quiet unlessrequested? Whatever happened to the concept of beingproactive and positive in gaining public support? Bad advicegiven and even more unfortunately followed by whomever atAKC as far as these pages are concerned.

An Interesting LetterIf you missed or did not read the Letter to the Editor sectionof DOG NEWS last week you did yourself a major disserviceas there appeared a solicitation on the part of AKC tohelp underwrite and even run a series of specialty showsheld before the Garden. This constituted a major changein direction for AKC, which may or may not have had theapproval of the Board or even the knowledge of all the Boardmembers. While the idea sounded good the implementationon a national level could have been and probably would havebeen overwhelming. It’s tough getting an answer as to howthis all happened and even tougher still since it would nowappear the letter was not meant to have been made public.That maybe and perhaps the letter was not meant to bepublicized but the fact is that at some point it would havesurfaced and our feeling is better sooner than later. Doesthat now mean AKC will take similar steps for other Clubs introuble? One would doubt it but one never knows, do they?

Thought For The WeekWith the expected continuation of term limits the end ofthe Menaker regime will be in sight as Mr. Menaker will beineligible to run for the Board again when his term expires in2012. In addition to Mr. Menaker publicly stating he will notrun again after a one-year hiatus it opens the door to a newBoard Chairperson. That’s an interesting thing to consider--who on the present Board or who of those expected to runagain would you like to see be elected as the new Chairmanof the Board? Sort of a frightening scenario wouldn’t youthink!!! •

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Got a good vet?• One you really like: A straight-shooter, one who comes across asliking what he or she does.• Someone who never, ever seemsrushed when you see him or her.• Someone who’s given you their cellnumber and told you to use it anytime, especially when you’ve got a lateterm bitch.• Someone whose eye pupils don’t turnto dollar signs when you walk in.• Someone with associates you likejust as much.• Someone who thinks breeders aregood guys.• Someone who makes it his or herbusiness to find out about your breed.• Someone who takes what we’reabout seriously.• Someone who doesn’t keep youwaiting so long you’re plottingrevenge.• Someone who just makes you feelcomfortable you’re in good hands.

How about those superintendents?• Superintendents might be the mostunderappreciated people in dogs.• And taken for granted.• Superintendents oft times makeweak clubs’ shows acceptable.• Who knows more about what it takesto make a great show?• Oops, we don’t want to slight fieldreps.• No one knows more thansuperintendents about putting onshows.• Too bad all of them don’t have thosepretzels.• But candy’s good.• AKC could/should pay more attentionto what superintendents have to say.• Making a profit putting on shows is aworthwhile perspective.

Whadda know about the field reps?• You should be on a first name basiswith the reps at the shows you attend.• Reps know the most about solvingproblems at shows.• If you have trouble at a show, makesure the rep hears your side directlyfrom you.

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• Of course reps are forming opinions about howjudges are doing.• Meaning applying breed knowledge in the ring.• That’s a fact of life.• Never, ever hesitate to ask a rep a question.• Or for help.• When a rep helps you – and sooner or later theywill – thank them.• Be sincere.

Ever think about how breeders can be besthelped?• Don’t even think about stopping breeding.• Breeding is tough.• It doesn’t get easier, you just know more –including what can go wrong.• Judges continuing to breed shouldautomatically get a boost on their next additionalbreed application.• What, are you crazy?• Every litter application with a champion sireshould be discounted.• If the dam is a champion the discount should bebigger… considerably so.• There should be an AKC standing committeewhose charge is finding and promoting everypossible way to help breeders.• There should be an annual $$$$ award for thebest new idea to recognize/reward breeders.• Toy breeders know the most about savingwhelps.

Thanked any handlers lately?• Handlers know more than anyone about gettingdogs ready for the ring.• That’s not all handlers.• And it’s absolutely not all handlers for allbreeds.• Not even close.• If you’ve never asked a handler for help, you’reeither not an exhibitor, stupid or such a newbieyou’re don’t yet know which way is up.• There’s an education to be had watchinghandlers handle your breed.• Ditto their set-ups, rigs and especially how theycare for their charges at shows and on the road.• Handlers earn every cent of their fees.• Smart handlers know how to bill promptly, ontime, every time.• Even smarter handlers know finding their bestclient depends on how they treat every client.

So, who do you most appreciate in the sport?Make sure you let whoever it is know it.•

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With an aim towarddramaticallystrengthening effortsto prevent, treat andcure canine disease,Pfizer Animal Health

and the American Kennel Club Canine HealthFoundation, Inc. have formed an exclusiveresearch partnership.

The new alliance - in which Pfizer AnimalHealth is the sole biopharmaceutical partnerof the AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF),providing an initial commitment of $500,000over two years - will focus on both basic andapplied research initiatives, as well as sharingleadership and scientific expertise.

The collaboration is part of Pfizer AnimalHealth’s ongoing Commitment to Veterinarians- supporting veterinarians through trainingand education, research and development,and investing in the future of the veterinaryprofession.

“Pfizer Animal Health is the premier, world-renowned pharmaceutical company dedicated toveterinary medicine,” says Terry T. Warren, PhD,JD, CEO and General Counsel for CHF. “We’reexcited about the possibilities that this newalliance will bring to enhancing research relatedto prevention, treatment and cure of caninedisease - and how this supports veterinarians,the animals they care for and their owners.”

Pfizer Animal Health and CHF already havea successful history of working together onnumerous canine health research initiatives,including the Canine Comparative Oncology &Genomics Consortium housed at the NationalCancer Institute, as well as Pfizer AnimalHealth’s novel treatment for canine mast celltumors.

“What this new alliance offers in additionto funding important canine research issignificant,” says David Haworth, DVM, PhD,Director of Global Alliances for Pfizer AnimalHealth. “We have the opportunity to gainenormous insights and be a part of pursuing

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scientific discoveries that not only impact animals, but mayalso involve translational medicine that impacts humans.”

As part of the new partnership, both Dr. Haworth andKaren Greenwood, director of the Pfizer Companion AnimalInternal Medicine Unit, have joined the CHF Board ofDirectors and Grants Committee, respectively.

Together, Pfizer Animal Health and CHF will determinenew avenues of research and establish a portfolio of grantsthat will most effectively influence the health of dogs.

Pfizer Inc: Working together for a healthier worldTMAt Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources toimprove health and well-being at every stage of life. Westrive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in thediscovery, development and manufacturing of medicinesfor people and animals. Our diversified global health careportfolio includes human and animal biologic and smallmolecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritionalproducts and many of the world’s best-known consumerproducts. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developedand emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention,treatments and cures that challenge the most feareddiseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility asthe world’s leading biopharmaceutical company, we alsocollaborate with health care providers, governments andlocal communities to support and expand access to reliable,affordable health care around the world. For more than 150years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all whorely on us. To learn more about our commitments to animalhealth, please visit us at Pfizer Animal Health.

About American Kennel Club CanineHealth Foundation, Inc.

The AKC Canine Health Foundation, founded in 1995,is the largest nonprofit worldwide to fund healthresearch exclusively for canines. Our goal is to help

dogs live longer, healthier lives. The AKC Canine HealthFoundation is the leader in non-invasive genetic healthresearch, stem cell research, and biotherapeutics benefitingboth canines and humans. Through the generous financialsupport of the American Kennel Club, Nestlé Purina PetCareCo., and Pfizer Animal Health, as well as thousands of clubsand individuals, we’re proud to announce we have allocatedmore than $24 million to canine health research at veterinaryschools and research institutions worldwide. For moreinformation, visit AKC Canine Health Foundation. •

Canine Health FoundationSpecial News Alert

Pfizer Animal Health, AKC Canine HealthFoundation Form Exclusive Research Alliance.Partnership will focus on future discoveries incanine nutrition, genetics and disease

By Erika Werne

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Lynette SaltzmanThere seem to be twoanswers to Mr. Parson’squestion ….dependingupon whether you areAKC staff, or an AKCjudge charged withthe responsibility ofmaking the award. SinceStanley and I have beenthreatened by staff withhaving breeds removedif we don’t give out whatAKC staff considers“an adequate number”(whatever that mightbe) of Grand Championawards, it would seemthat staff’s goal is havethe awards given out toas many Champions aspossible. This comes as nosurprise, as staff’s originalproposal had the awardgoing automatically to anyChampion Best of Breedwinner. This proposal waschanged after I objected toit at a Delegates’ meeting.The threats from AKCstaff, will not deter mefrom continuing to give outthe award only to thosedogs that I think deserveit. I feel that the title“Grand Champion” shouldhave some meaning interms of thequality of the dog, and Ibelieve that most breedersand exhibitors wouldagree.

Sharon SaksonSince the GrandChampionship programstarted, I’ve seen someworthy champions in thering, and it’s a pleasure to

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Simon Parsons, aneditor of the weeklynewspaper DOGWORLD in the UK,writes that herecently had his“first experience ofjudging in theStates since AKCintroduced theGrand Championtitle.” He ends hisarticle by asking thequestion, “So areGrand Championpoints supposed tobe an indication ofsuperior quality, orare they basicallyjust a rewardfor attendingshows withyour Champion,however lucky thatChampion may havebeen to getits Title?” Howwould you answerMr. Parsons?

be able to reward themwith Grand Championshippoints. There have alsobeen some not-so-worthy.Those I did not awardpoints. Then there are thehard-to-decide cases. In anentry of three Beaglespecials, one championwas obviously well-made,but vastly overweight.He lost the breed, anddid not get the GrandChampion ribbon. Theowner complained loudlyoutside the ring, “An 11-year old dog and hegot nothing! We broughthim all this way fornothing! ” The ownersent his handler back inthe ring to find out if I’dmade a mistake. I toldher, “Hounds shown inthe ring need to be inhunting condition. If thehound can’t leave thering and go out and geta rabbit, he’s not gettinga ribbon.” Basically, Ireally like the programbecause sometimes youget big entries of qualitydogs and before, therewas no way to show youapproved of more thantwo of them. I have noproblem withholding fromdogs who are not reallygood specimens. It’s notan automatic award, “theextra dog gets the GrandChampion points.” It hasto be won.

Stanley SaltzmanThanks for asking but oneresponse from a family isenough.

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It is an impossible rule to enforce and thenumber of puppies at a trial is increasingevery trial I attend. I counted no less than14 puppies at the last agility only trial Iattended and the number was most likelymuch higher the next weekend at the allbreed show but it was a huge fairgroundsand not as noticeable. At the conformationring as I watched the Goldens, without adoubt there were at least 6 small puppiespresent. The premise behind trying tolimit puppies is legitimate in so far asthe puppy could contract a disease orpass one on. Another reason was the

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lack of training on a young dog, but training methodshave changed so much in the last several years that thisshould no longer be a reason. Also one of the reasonsgiven previously when this subject was presented as aregulation change was the fact that they did not wantpeople whelping litters at trials; common sense shouldhave said that the rule wasn’t working if this was thepractice and the owner had such lack of regard for theirdog. AKC should be glad that many of the handlers havepurchased a new dog and encourage this by allowingthe younger dog at a trial instead of punishing it. In thehot weather it is impossible to leave them in the car andas far as agility trials go, we are there for long periodsof time and those traveling out of town would be givingup valuable training time by leaving them home. Athree month old dog if kept on leash and under controlwould not be any more disruptive than a six month olddog. AKC is the only agility venue that does not allow3 months or older puppies on the grounds, which makesthis rule even harder for trial committees and reps toenforce since the handlers are used to bringing their newdogs to agility trials regularly. CONTINUED ON PAGE 70

A rule that must be changed by AKC is the “nodogs under six months of age” at a dog show.This rule should read age three months.

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It is estimated that over 500,000 puppies sold every year in pet stores havecome from the horrific conditions of puppy mills.

And, one need only to surf the Internet to find as many definitions for a“puppy mill” as there are dog registries. The following characterization is oneof the best I have found, which actually touches all aspects of a “puppy mill”.

• While many people may be familiar with the term “puppy mill” feware aware of the magnitude of the horrors associated with them. Puppymills are facilities that mass-produce puppies for sale to individuals or forpet stores throughout the country as well as to emerging foreign markets.From back yard breeders to those selling via the Internet, thousands ofpuppy mills aren’t even regulated or inspected by the USDA since they selldirectly to the public. At present a USDA license is required for anyonewith four or more “intact bitches” who sells “wholesale” to brokers (deal-ers) or directly to pet stores. Whether they are born in a licensed facility ornot, puppies face a dismal and uncertain fate at the hands of individualswho are motivated by greed. Some die while being transported to pet storesor shortly thereafter and others find themselves in the hands of irrespon-sible or abusive guardians.

The above explanation then prompts a few questions, directed to the dogfancy world. Have you ever seen a puppy mill? Would you know a puppy millif you saw one? What do you think classifies as a legitimate “Puppy Mill”?And, how may puppy mills be stopped?

In my many years, as a field inspector, I have yet to meet a breeder whoadmitted to running a puppy mill operation. And this includes the most hor-rible kennel conditions.

Actually, a typical puppy mill may result from a number of different situa-tions. The passive operation is characterized by neglect, whereby the breed-ings are not controlled. Thus, a large number of litters must be sold in a shorttime span. An active operation implies malicious intent, as the operation isstrictly a business, with no consideration for the animals.

And yes, the puppy mill consequences can and will cover all aspects ofthe dog world. The breeder sells to the broker, the broker sells to the petshop, and in turn the inferior or diseased puppy ends up in the innocent fam-ily home. Then after the puppy wins the hearts of the family, the puppy diesof disease or grows up to look like the neighborhood clown.

Basically, you are on your own when buying a suspect puppy mill dog, asthere are virtually no laws regulating puppy mills, aside from the possibilityof an occasional animal cruelty law. The Federal Animal Welfare Act, passedin 1966, outlines specific minimum standards of care for dogs, cats, andsome other kinds of animals bred for commercial resale, such as in pet stores.However, puppy mills that sell dogs directly to the public, including throughinternet sales, are not regulated by federal law and the USDA has very fewanimal inspectors, as their emphasis is on the food supply with dogs being alow priority. And, you must remember, in the overall scheme of dog breed-ers, most do not license with a reputable agency nor do they register with arespectable dog registry.

Well, I ask you again, can you tell a Puppy Mill? I realize that dogs are

animals first, dogs second and thought to be humanlast. If you have been in the dog business, either as abreeder or just a hobby pet lover, your “sixth sense”will take over when you discover that Puppy Mill.However, you will probably not get the opportunity ofvisiting the kennel.

TIP: In case you do actually visit the kennel, here’sjust a few points to ponder with respect recognizinga so called puppy mill. And, it’s a good idea to have awritten check list, of the points below, for future ac-tion against the breeder, if necessary.• Is the kennel facility extremely over crowded?• Is the kennel dirty, including feed and water?• Is the fecal matter cleaned regularly, to deter para-site activity?• Is the urine cleaned regularly, as urine build up can-not be raked up?• Is the kennel properly ventilated, to prevent abuildup of ammonia and other various odors? Espe-cially the indoor facilities.• Are the dogs not protected from the weather, hot orcold?• Are various breeds mixed together?• Are the dogs just breeding stock and not socialized?• Are female dogs actively breeding, jammed in penswith numerous male dogs?• Are the dogs in bad need of grooming?• Does the breeder make lame excuses for the dog andkennel conditions?• Are the young dogs housed with the older dogs?• Do the dogs take on the appearance of ill health,such as apparently being malnourished, having skindiseases and hair loss, visible sores or are continu-ally prone to scratching, to avoid flea distress ?• Does the breeder offer to show you documentation,proving the stability of the operation, such a detaileddog medical program, a structured breeding program,on dog identification and proof of being inspected byan outside agency?

(Please note! To my knowledge, The American Ken-nel Club is the only dog registry in the United Statesthat has a structured, sustained, and supported inspec-tion program that systematically conducts routine andrandom inspections of breeders who register dogs withthem.)

As for profit, most breeders are in business to makemoney, some more than others. However, if profits arethe only motive, and the dogs are not being cared for,then the operation may in fact boarder on a Puppy Mill.Then again, some reputable breeders even get a “bumrap” by being labeled a “Puppy Mill” for one reason oranother. Maybe it’s because the breeders are success-ful or it may be because other unscrupulous breedersare jealous. Yes, the breeder “grape vine” can be veryvicious at times..

Seeing that puppy mills are a large-scale commer-cial dog breeding operation where profit is given prior-ity over the well-being of the dogs, how can this typeoperation be stopped? First and foremost, do not buya puppy from a pet store. Statistics have shown thatalmost 98% of all puppies sold at pet stores come frompuppy mills. Not buying puppy mill puppies from a petstore would go a long way in shutting down the puppymills.

Additionally, get involved in the community. Some-times, all we can do to solve a problem is to educateourselves and our friends. Simply get active, get in-volved and get the word out, by warning all yourfriends against buying puppy mill dogs. The Internet isa very good tool, for self education. The Internet alsolists a number of good puppy mill advocate supportgroups, if you choose to get involved.

Lastly, if you are uneasy about connecting with theideal family pet, consider adopting by visiting your localshelters and contacting your local rescue groups.

I bet you could find that puppy mill, now. So,get busy and good luck. •

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AllInTheFamily

By Charles C. Robey

WILL THE REAL PUPPY MILLPLEASE STAND UP(Whether you are a novelist or a seasoneddog fancier, sooner or later you will beaffected by the puppy mill industry)

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Tri-City Kennel Club, Inc.German Wirehaired PointerGCh. Ripsnorter’s Mt. View LookoutJudge Mr. Jay RichardsonOwners Kiki Courtelis, Jim Witt, Helen Wittand Joyce WilkinsonHandler Rhanda Glenn

Longview-Kelso Kennel Club I & IIStandard PoodleCh. Brighton Lakeridge EncoreJudge Dr. Lee Anthony ReasinJudge Dr. Dale D. SimmonsOwners Toni and Martin SosnoffHandler Tim Brazier

Alamance Kennel ClubDurham Kennel ClubSalisbury North Carolina Kennel ClubPekingeseCh. Palacegarden MalachyJudge Mrs. Helen Winski SteinJudge Mrs. Joan ZielinskiJudge Mr. Kenneth MillerOwners Iris Love, Sandra Middlebrooks & David FitzpatrickHandler David Fitzpatrick

Jaxon Kennel ClubWhippetGCh. Starline’s ChanelJudge Mr. Carl E. GomesOwners Lori and Carey LawrenceHandler Lori Wilson

Cary Kennel ClubBulldogGCh. Kepley’s Showbiz Razzle DazzleJudge Dr. John Reeve NewsonOwners J. Fisher, R. Speiser, B. WolfeHandler Phoebe Booth

Cheyenne Kennel Club IIKuvaszGCH. Szumeria Wildwood Silver Six PenceJudge Mrs. Houston ClarkOwners Mercedes Vila, Lynn Brady, Connie Townsend & ClaudiaMuirHandler Lynn Brady

Mid-Coast Kennel Club of MaineEnglish Springer SpanielCh. Cerise Signature Of Tell TaleJudge Dr. Daniel DowlingOwners Dorothy Cherry & Rose FugitHandler Megan Ulfers

Mid-Kentucky Kennel ClubStandard PoodleCh. Jaset’s SatisfactionJudge Mr. James NoeOwners Chris Bailey, Sandy Tompkins, Beth Harris, MJ WintersHandler Ann Rairigh

Lexington Kennel Club - SaturdayNorthern Kentucky Kennel Club - Sunday15” BeagleCh. Torquay Midnight ConfessionJudge Mr. Melvin BeechJudge Mrs. Edna GonzalezOwners Marcelo Chagas, Marco Flavio and Alessandra BotelhoHandler Marcelo Chagas

Central Maine Kennel ClubMid-Coast Kennel Club of MaineBorzoiGCh. Greyhaven’s Wizard CrystalJudge Mrs. Wendy WillhauckJudge Ms. Lena TamboerOwners Marilyn Polsfuss, Fred and Carol VogelHandler Fred Vogel

Bayou Kennel Club - FridayNorwich TerrierGCh. Skyscot’s Poker ChipJudge Miss Maxine BeamOwner Caroline DodwellHandler Brenda L. Combs

Danville Illinois Kennel ClubDoberman PinscherGCh. Protocol’s Sic Itur Ad AstraJudge Robert R. FrostOwners Jocelyn & Kevin MullinsHandler Jocelyn Mullins

Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi - MondaySiberian HuskyGCh. Indigo’s Hilltop IstateJudge Mr. Raymond V. Filburn, Jr.Owners Dr. David and Sheila QuallsHandler Dr. David Qualls

Bayou Kennel Club - SaturdayMastiffGCh. LazyD’s Bonnie BluJudge Dr. Alvin KrauseOwners Nancy Walker and Colette LivingstonHandler Colette Livingston

Cedar Rapids Kennel AssociationWhippetTangens Maverick Red MoonJudge Dr. John SheltonOwner Donna PardiHandler Barbara Wayne

Gold Country Kennel ClubStandard PoodleCh. Penndragon MasanielloJudge Mr. Ronald MenakerOwners Rick and Kim BatesHandler Kim Russell

Vicksburg Kennel Club of Mississippi - SundayMiniature PinscherCh Marlex Classic Red GlareJudge Mr. Joe C. WaltonOwner Leah Monte & Armando AngelbelloHandler Armando Angelbello

Hawaiian Kennel Club - Saturday & MondayScottish TerrierCh. Slievecroob MicoleneJudge Mr. James BrownJudge Mr. Don RogersOwner William KamaiHandler Bergit Coady Kabel

To report an AKC All Breed Best In Showor National Specialty Win Call, Fax orEmail before 12:00 Noon TuesdayFax: 212 675-5994Phone: 212 462-9588Email: [email protected]

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*Breed points, All Sytems

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Our sincere appreciation to Judge Dr. Eric Liebes for this group honor.

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questionsquestions

What isyourfavoritedog showmomentexclusiveof a win?

Whichtalentwouldyou mostlike tohave?

Whichwords orphrases doyou mostoveruse?

Who isyourreal lifehero orheroine?

If you couldchange onething aboutyourselfwhatwould it be?

OtherpeoplethinkI am:

How wouldyou describeyourself in apersonal ad?

What was yourmost embarrassingmoment at adog show?

Which judge, no longer alive orjudging, do you miss the most?

What do you miss the mostat dog shows?

Two years ago at Costa Mesa Taffe lost the breed in Giants but the nextday showed the Giant in the Group under the Judge who had beaten theGiant in the breed the day before. It seemed as though the entire showcame to support her, cheering and screaming for the their success in theGroup. The Giant went third but the support for the two of them wasoverwhelming and was just one of the greatest feelings I ever saw or hadat a dog show.

Speak Englishclearly so peoplecan understand me,particualrly when itcomes to my “L’s”and “R’s”.

”Who, Huh,What”????”

Asuka, who gotme into dog shows.

Taller than Taffe.

Chinese.Cute, available Asiangirl, who is a hardworker, too.

When a judge from Apex,North Carolina made medo a reverse triangle!

Dorothy Nickles.

Not getting to go to PCA to see all myfriends and see all the Poodles everyyear.

Asked ofTomoko SaekiBorn: Osaka, JapanResides: Acampo, California (Camp McFadden)Marital Status: Very single and available(Apply forthwith!)

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“SCOTCH”“SCOTCH”

SATHGATEMrs. Susan R. Atherton76535 Florida AvenuePalm Desert, California 92211

Ch. Black Watch On The Rocks

The Number One* Lakeland Terrier

WINS BACK-TO-BACK U.S. LAKELAND TERRIER CLUB SPECIALTIES

BLACK WATCH, Reg.Capt. Jean L. Heath USN (Ret.)663 East Angela StreetPleasanton, California 94566

Thank youJudges

Mrs. Marion Macphersonand

Mr. Charles Trotterand Breeder,

Owner-HandlerMrs. Susan R. Atherton

*The Dog News Top Ten List - All Breed

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OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO JUDGE MRS. ROBERT D. SMITH FOR THIS HONOR.JAMES RIVER KENNEL CLUB

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OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO JUDGE MRS. CHRISTINA HUBBELL FOR THIS HONOR.SARATOGA KENNEL CLUB

AAnd

Judging criteria:The judge will evaluate the overall quality of the

breeder’s program• Evaluating the breeding program and not the

individual dogs• Exhibit 3 examples from at least 2 litters• 1st exhibitor must be breeder of record on all 3

dogs• The other 2 handlers are insignificant• Spayed and neutered dogs may be entered• Dogs must be over 6 months old• Dogs do not need to be entered in the regular

showThe competition begins at the group level• Groups Placements 1-4• Gr.1 winners compete for Best In Eukanuba

Breeder’s Stakes

Prizes• Best In Eukanuba Breeder’s Stakes winner

will receive a paid trip, including 3 nights hoteland airfare for one person and one dog withinthe Continental United States to the 2010 AKCEukanuba National Championship (Must be one ofthe dogs from the winning trio)

• Best In Eukanuba Breeder’s Stakes will alsoreceive $500, and a Nana B Grooming Bag createdfor this competition.

• 1st place in Group will receive $250.00• 2nd place in Group will receive $100.00• 3rd place in Group will receive $100.00• 4th place in Group will receive $100.00

The final competition will be held in Long Beach,California in December of 2010, where the 5 regionalwinners will compete for the National EukanubaBreeder’s Stakes Champion. The EukanubaBreeder’s Stakes Champion will win a slot in theEukanuba World Challenge and a Jonart WhelpingBox.

All awards will be presented in the ringimmediately following judging. The triparrangements will be made through the EukanubaWorld Challenge Web site once it is available forthis year’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championshipcompetition.

Judging and Ring Procedure• AKC and Eukanuba will manage the ring

procedure.• Judging begins immediately after Best In Show• Each trio will enter the ring-One trio at a time• The judge will evaluate one trio at a time• The trio will do their down and back together

as a team• The judge’s four top breeders will be

announced and come to the center of the ring(breeder only)

• First thru Fourth will then be announced inreverse order

• The First place trios from each group will thenreturn for Best In Eukanuba Breeder’s Stakes.

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• There will be a Best In Eukanuba Breeder’s Stakesand a Reserve Best In Stakes (reserve in case the Best InStakes Breeder cannot attend the AKC/Eukanuba NationalChampionship).

Commonly asked questionsQ: Who handles the dogs? Does each dog have an

individual handler, or all three shown by the breeder?A: Each dog has its own handler. The Breeder of Record for

all 3 dogs handles the first dog, and friends/family/whomevercan handle the other 2. This allows everyone to know at aglance who the breeder is. For a similar event in the U.K., all ofthe handlers dress alike, or wear a similar pin, or something –certainly not required, but adds to the fun.

Q: What does it mean “competition starts at the grouplevel?”

A: There will be no breed judging for this event. All ofthe breeds of a group will be judged together, and if there aremultiple entries of a breed, great!! For example, the Sportinggroup may have 2 trios of Goldens, 3 trios of Irish, 1 trio ofSussex – it’s all good.

Q: Can you explain the trip to the 2010 AKC/EukanubaNational Championship?

A: We will hold additional Breeder’s Stakes at locationsacross North America between now and November. EachBest In Stakes winner receives (along with prize money andEukanuba dog food) an expense-paid trip to Long Beachfor this year’s AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Thebreeder will choose which dog from their winning trio to taketo the AENC, and will compete against the other winners forEukanuba Breeder’s Stakes Champion. That champion earns aslot to compete against top dogs from around the world in theEukanuba World Challenge.

Q: Must the Breeder also own all 3 dogs?A: No. The first handler must only be a Breeder of Record

for all 3 exhibits in the trio.

Q: What will the ring/judging procedure be?A: The dogs will be shown as a unit. They will be examined

as a unit, they will move as a unit. Judges will likely use normalring patterns (down-back-around); dogs will move down andback side by side, and around in a line. But the trio will alwaysmove together.

Q: Are the individual dogs being judged to determinethe winners?

A: No. Judges are selecting the best breeding program,not the individual dogs. The dogs are the “evidence” of theprogram.

Q: Can Champions be shown in the Breeder’s Stakes?A: Yes. Champions can comprise any or all of the Breeder’s

trio. The requirement is simply that the dogs are over 6 monthsold and from at least 2 different litters.

We are truly excited about this competition-celebratingbreeders and judged by breeders.

We are extremely proud of the breeder’s we have chosen tojudge this event, they represent the best of the best in the dogcommunity. •

EukanubaBreedersStakesJudgesOverviewby Vicki Seiler

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CH. SOMERRI DUNHARROW’S DEVIL RAYBEST IN SHOW AND SPECIALTY WINNER

BRYCE WINS ANOTHER HOUND GROUP!Appreciation to Judge Mr. Raymond Filburn, Jr.

THE NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND WITH THE MOSTGROUP WINS and PLACEMENTS TO DATE IN 2010

Co-Owners:SOMERRI KENNELS, REG.Merrimack, New Hampshire

Owner-Handler:Judy Silker

DUNHARROWWinfield, Pennsylvania

Breeders:Ed Hall

Roland MasseLaura Lewis

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Multiple Group,Best In Show and Specialty Winning

Ch. Winfall I Dream Of Style

“Macey”The American Boxer Club’s Top 20

People’s Choice Award Winner

OwnersK. & C. RobbinsG. & B. AdkinsTina PorterLee StantonJorge Pinson

BreedersTina PorterLee Stanton

HandlerMichael Shepherd

Assisted By Dottie James

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Judge Mrs. Mildred Bryant

Judge Mrs. Harriet CampbellJudge Mr. Tomas Gomez

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In reading Pat Trotter’s“Inside The Sport, Dogs of aDifferent Color”, (Dog NewsVolume 26, Issue 34, pg.18) Ifelt there are some areas of

Pat’s article that need addressing.It is time for comment from thehome front.

I will be addressing thebrindle coat pattern concerningthe breed Saluki. Having heardseveral arguments and in readingparticular articles I found there ismisunderstanding and a confusionof information that is sending anincorrect message to the fancy ingeneral.

First I wish to clear up theprocess by which Desert BredSalukis are entered into thegene pool via the Society forthe Perpetuation of the DesertBred Saluki (S.P.D.B.S.) and TheAmerican Kennel Club (A.K.C.).

To become registered withS.P.D.B.S. a Saluki has to apply for a CritiqueRegistration Number (CRN). To receivethis number all supporting documentationhas to be supplied plus the Saluki has tobe critiqued by three different judges,supporting photos are required and a DNAprofile submitted.

At least one of the three critiques has tocome from an A.K.C. licensed Saluki breederjudge. (Any A.K.C. breeder judge qualifies).One critique is required from a licensedperformance judge (from any recognizedperformance organization). The remainingcritique is to come from a longtime Salukibreeder or owner. These requirementscomplete with instructions can be viewedat the S.P.D.B.S. web site: http://www.desertbred.org/public/registration.htm .

No single breeder judge, performancejudge, breeder or owner is singled out asthe only individual(s) allowed to perform acritique. I have critiqued many Desert bredsand their litters.

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TheSalukiStandardandBrindle

When a Desert bred Saluki arrives into this country it is notimmediately entered into the existing A.K.C. Saluki gene poolafter the critique process (as is the imported Desert Basenji).Only the third generation get from these Salukis, via thenormal processes, can be A.K.C. registered.

Not all Desert bred Salukis that come into this country arecoursing dogs. These Salukis are not required to participatein field events or judged based on their performance by anyorganization as a requirement for registration or entry into theexisting Saluki gene pool. Not all Desert breds coming intothis country are registered through S.P.S.D.B. S. Some Desertbreds are actually registered through other countries whoseregistries are recognized by the A.K.C.

What the Saluki Club of America (S.C.O.A.), the S.P.D.B.S.nor the A.K.C. foresaw when the decision was made tointroduce Desert breds into the Saluki gene pool was thearrival of the brindle pattern.

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by L. Sue Rooney-Flynn

Mamnouna’s Mishmish: Saluki imported from Germany (twogeneration pedigree, Desert bred descendent) registered withS.P.D.B.S. Mishmish’s get are eligible for A.K.C. registration. photo byStephanee Annee.


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Every time a dog is led into the ring an im-plied understanding is established betweenthe dog’s owner and handler and the of-ficiating judge that honors the exhibitor’s

confidence in the judge’s ability to render an honest,objective decision. Further, there is the expectationthat the judge may be relied upon to maintain therequisite degree of confidentiality regarding his orher opinion of the assets and debits of each dog be-ing judged.

This does not apply to those specialties afterwhich a critique is published wherein the judge giveshis or her impressions of the entry, often focusing onthe strengths of the top winners and the overall plus-es and perhaps demerits of the dogs the judge sawon this particular day. If you enter a show knowingthat a critique will eventually be published, you canonly hope that your dog will find favor in the judge’seyes and the public assessment will cast good lighton your dog’s virtues. In any event, armed with theknowledge, it’s a chance you take when you enter.

Unfortunately, another kind of critique is oftenproffered and this tends to be more of an insidious,albeit unofficial nature. This is the verbal assessmentthat passes from judge to judge and sometimes fromjudge to rival exhibitor. This motley critique has thepotential to do far more harm than good and shouldbe scrupulously guarded against at all levels of thefancy. Allow me to offer a few examples.

Like all segments of the fancy, judges enjoy chat-ting among themselves and even relish a little gossipif the topic justifies the “dish.” This may come as ashock to some, but judges are as human as everyoneelse. It’s not at all unusual for two or more judges tocompare their impressions if they have judged thesame dog within recent date. It doesn’t even needto be a prominent winner to inspire the comparing ofnotes. It must be very enlightening to be a fly on thewall during a judges’ lunch and to become privy tothe observations likely to be exchanged at that time.Of course this assumes that the fly on the wall is alsoa dog fancier, hmm.

It is entirely conceivable that the opinions of onehighly respected judge can sway the thinking of amore modestly credentialed colleague. It may bewrong, but it happens. Here we look again to the hu-man factor. Dog judges are as subject to imperfectionas anyone else. Any human endeavor, for that matter,is subject to error. During my professional career asa book editor I came across plenty of mistakes frompeople one would never imagine capable of makingthem. Ah, but that’s another story for another time –assuming anyone would want to hear them.

Please understand that I am not defending or condemningjudges’ “shop talk.” It’s just something that goes with the territory,case closed. Much worse than shop talk is when judges trash gooddogs to dog exhibitors just to make themselves look informed. Itcan be distasteful enough for a judge to launch on a litany of faults(real or imagined) for a given dog when the dog’s breed is not thesame as that of the listener. When a judge commences to takeapart a dog to one of its owner’s competitors, then we are talkingunconscionable. And that’s really bad.

My esteemed Dog News colleague, Gerry Schwartz, may beamused by my comparison of a dog judge to a mashgiach, but Ithink the comparison has some validity. In the Jewish faith a mash-giach is an official who is charged with inspecting various fooditems to assure they meet the requirements for being kosher. Well,a dog judge inspects the exhibits brought into the ring to be surethey adhere to the breed standard and gives approval at variouslevels. By rendering a public opinion on the worth of the dogs he orshe judges, there is no further need for that judge to comment toanyone other than those personally involved with any dog. Whatdo you think, Gerry?

Now, what happens when it is not the judge who trashes a dogto a competing exhibitor, but the other way around? Here’s a littlestory, a true story, to illustrate this. A judge was returning homefrom a show, and was invited to stop and refresh herself at thehome of a friend who lived along the judge’s route. It was a fairlylong drive and the judge, let’s call her Alice, was pleased to ac-cept the offer of hospitality from her friend Florence. The stopoverbegan pleasantly enough, but before long Alice found herself in theuncomfortable position of being questioned about the merits of adog she had judged on several occasions and that Florence regu-larly met in competition. Both were dogs of undeniable quality andtook turns in the winners’ circle, but Florence was eager to gainan edge gleaned from inside knowledge surreptitiously sought towhich she was not entitled.

Iam happy to relate that Alice showed herself to be agenuine class act when Florence asked about the dog’sfaults and virtues. Alice simply looked at Florence acrossthe table and replied, “Don’t you think that’s betweenme and the dog’s owner?” It brought the discussion andshortly thereafter the visit to a polite, well deserved end.This true vignette shows how easy it can be for a judgeto err on the side of being the good guy when it is more

important to protect one’s reputation and the confidence of exhibi-tors.

Even when dogs are entered, not so much for the worth of ajudge’s opinion, but for the chance of a win the assumption of con-fidentiality must be part of the equation. Certainly, any dog’s tallyof wins and losses is a matter of public record. And anyone canput any spin they want on it. Notwithstanding, anyone who showsdogs has the right to expect a reasonable measure of discretionfrom every judge who has rendered an opinion on their standardbearer. Wouldn’t you agree? •

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A Thought to Consider:

Confidence andConfidentialityby Seymour Weiss

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Pictured winning Best of Breed over severalTop-Winning Champions on his initial ring appearance,under Judge Mrs. Diana Skibinski.

“Hamlet” is a repeat breeding of ‘Sassy”.

Evergreen’sEvergreen’s Honey-GlazedHoney-Glazed HamletHamlet

OwnerClaire AuckenthalerMinneapolis, Minnesota

Breeders and HandlersJane & Stan Flowers, DHG

www.StandandJaneFlowers.com612 747-5770

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Owner:Jean RobothamCastle Rock, Colorado

Pictured winning another Group First,on this occasion under Judge Mr. Brian Meyer.

Breeders/Handlers:Jane & Stan Flowers, DHG

www.StandandJaneFlowers.com612 747-5770

Ch. Evergreen’s Lavish LooksCh. Evergreen’s Lavish Looks

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Standard Poodle people have always beenproud of the wide variety of activities inwhich their breed has been successful.Historically, they have been military dogs,

circus performers, herding dogs, music hall dogs,ship’s or fishermen’s dogs, draft/sled dogs andjust incidentally, serious waterfowl hunting dogs.So versatile have these dogs been that there isactually an organization that promotes this aspectof the breed called “Versatility in Poodles.”

Standard Poodles have always done wellin agility and obedience. But, with the breed’sadmission into the AKC and CKC hunt testprograms, Poodles have also been able todemonstrate their capabilities in their historicaljob.

“A well-bred Poodle is highly intelligent,athletic, strong, easy to train and to discipline.If Poodles were humans, they would compete inthe decathlon. Their temperament is excellentand they thrive on having a job to do. They arealso very biddable, agile, have great stamina andefficiency of movement,” said Mia DiBenedettowho, with Jack Combs, owns Bibelot’sTolkaHands Up MH WCX CGC (“Ten”) the only Poodleto earn a qualifying score at the Master NationalRetriever Test and is also a Delta Society pettherapy dog.

“The versatility of the Poodle is due toseveral characteristics in conformation andtemperament,” said Claudia Straitiff, who, withhusband Dana, owns HR Ch Ascot BoucheronJoailleria MH CD RN CGC (TDI) (“Mulligan”), theonly champion/master hunter in the breed, ChPoo’Pla’s Ruffian of Talisker SH WCX (“Ruffian”)and Ch Ascot For Your Eyes Only RN JH WCX(“Jamie.”) “From a conformation standpoint,Standard Poodles are supposed to be sturdy dogswith slightly less than a square build althoughthe standard today says they should be square.

“Can Do” Dogsby M.J. Nelson


Am/Can Ch UGRCH HR GRATCH NATCH Oakwind’s TimeTo Burn UD RE JH MX MXJ AAD RM JM GM O-EAC O-EJCO-EGC TN-O WCX, another of Bowman’s Poodles, really isa jack-of-all-trades.

Monte (Ch MACH2 Lemerle Lite of the Moon CD RA XFOAC NCC TG-N TN-O WV-N NJC) one of Gary Cook’sPoodles, on the dog walk at the Poodle National.

Their build enabled them to fulfill a number of rolesfor owners in earlier centuries and their coats weresturdy which provided warmth and protection in badweather. In addition, Standard Poodle temperamentis meant to be quite even—alert, tuned in to theirhuman counterparts. Because of their nature, theyshould be biddable and calm in most situations. Thistype of character lends itself to a variety of servicesand activities. Their intelligence, however, can makethem both a blessing and a curse in training. Myhusband has said many times, ‘A person shouldnever have a dog that is smarter than he is, and Ido.’ It was their intelligence that attracted them tothe French who wanted them to be ‘circus’ dogs.Their cleverness and eagerness to please madethem great students. But prior to the circus andother frivolous roles in the breed’s history, StandardPoodles were working retrievers in the marshesaround London. Once I got more interested inshowing dogs and in companion and performanceevents, I realized that Poodles are a breed that canparticipate in many things. This means I can changeinterests and activities as I choose and don’t have toget a different breed just to ‘play.’”

“Standard Poodles have a heritage of being a‘jack-of-all-trades.’ There is pretty much nothing thisbreed has not done or wouldn’t try to do given theright training,” said Jaci Bowman, who owns AKC/UKC Ch SHR U-AG1 Autumn Hill Oakwind ExpressRE OA OAJ FN AD AJ SS SR TN-N WC (“Woodie”)and Am/Can Ch UGRCH HR GRATCH NATCHOakwind’s Time To Burn UD RE JH MX MXJ AADRM JM GM O-EAC O-EJC O-EGC TN-O WCX VCX(“George.”) “They are or they’re supposed to bea moderate dog of good sound conformation. Thatbeing said, over the years the structure seems tohave changed to fit the fashion of what is winningin the show ring as they are super ‘show dogs,’flashy and dramatic. But, there are still plenty ofgood, sound, moderate dogs out there if you look andknow what you are looking for. There are well-built,

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Picturedwinning Best of Breed underJudgeMs. Sherrie BercklinMorgan.Jasperwas also awarded a Group Fourthunder JudgeMr. Steven Gladstone at theCudahyKennel Club and a Group Secondunder JudgeMrs. Francine Schwartz atDanville Illinois Kennel Club

Owners:Maxine EvansFrogtown [email protected]

Jennifer CraneJenbur Boxerswww.jenburboxers.com

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

GCh. Evergreen’s Go Get ‘Em Frogtown

“Jasper”“Jasper”

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The genetics of the brindle coat pattern is notunderstood and is under study as I write. We doknow this pattern can be masked and that thispattern is connected in some way with the K gene(Schmutz 2009). While a pattern or color can bemasked or hidden, as genetics has proven, this actiondoes not make this pattern or color phenotypicallycorrect or acceptable within an American KennelClub purebred dog.

In reading Dr. Sheila Schmutz’s “Saluki Coat ColorStudy” (Schmutz 2009) a telling story is revealed.When presented with data one has to understandwhat that data is saying. While the number ofsamples in the study was limited, the cross sectionis representative. It remains to be seen how manyreaders have actually seen and understood some ofthe data concerning “brindle”. Every chart tells astory. That story can be an eye opener.

Because brindle (tiger striped pattern) can appearand does exist in many other breeds, is brindle in, oraccepted in, all purebred dogs? The answer of courseis no. Many written standards for pure breeds donot have the brindle pattern listed as an acceptedpattern. Many of these same standards do not havecolor disqualifications for brindle and yet you wouldnever see a brindle of that breed.

If a brindle Chinese Crested walked into anA.K.C. show ring what would a judge do with it?Brindle is not in that standard nor is there a colordisqualification. This brindle Crested could andshould be excused for lack of merit (A.K.C. 2009).By being brindle this dog is exhibiting Lack of Type.(Type: Sum of qualities that distinguish dogs of onebreed (breed type) or dogs from one kennel (kenneltype) from others) (A.K.C. 2010a).

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The Saluki standard does not list brindle (A.K.C.2010b). The standard does list colors and combinationsof colors. It lists grizzle as a color but uses the term“grizzle”.

Colors: White, cream, fawn, golden, red, grizzle andtan, tricolor (white, black and tan) and black and tan.

When this standard was written and acceptedin 1923 brindle was a pattern that was understoodby breeders and the dog fancy in general. Basicallythe founders of the Saluki Club of America (S.C.O.A.)accepted the approved 1923 English standard withthe exception of one word, wide, “wide between thehips” (Duggan 2009a). These English writers werealso familiar with the pattern brindle and chose not toinclude brindle in their 1923 standard.

Historically, there are few references to brindlein the Saluki and these sources are questionable. InHutchinson’s Popular and Illustrated Dog Encyclopedia(Amherst, 1935), there are two photos that contain abrindle dog. Those representations appear in an articleby the Hon. Florence Amherst, who is considered to beone of the founders of the Saluki in the West (Duggan,2009a). The first photo is a Bedouin holding two dogsand the caption reads, “In Native Surroundings, ABedouin in the Desert of Saliha with two of his favoritebreed” (Amherst, 1935, p. 1553). Note that the captiondoes not explicitly state the breed of dogs.

This could be a Sloughi or Greyhound as it has ablack mask (more typical of the former) and it is unclearif the ears are pendant, rose-fold or cropped. Theother photo is of a military gentleman and a group ofBedouins. “Finally, the presence of an Italian soldier andautomobiles in this photo could suggest that the houndsdid not belong to the Bedouin at all. “Duggan, 2009b, p.54”

The Hon. Florence Amherst, who when composingher original standard for the Saluki “borrowedlanguage from the works of others. … [and]drew heavily from [the Victorian sighthoundstandards] and their nomenclature” (Duggan,2009a, p. 71). Hon. Amherst was familiarwith brindle, as she had seen brindleGreyhounds and other breeds where brindlewas considered a norm. Hon. Amherst hadalso seen Sloughis and Tazis in the MiddleEast and referred to these sighthounds, ingeneral, as “Oriental Greyhounds”. Sloughis,Azawahks and Tazis do exhibit the brindlecoat pattern. Hon. Amherst was very specificconcerning what she felt to be correct Salukicolors. (B. Duggan, personal correspondence).Brindle was not among the patterns and/orcolors Hon. Amherst felt were correct. TheHonorable Florence Amherst accepted the1923 British standard and never objections,challenges, or advocates to the inclusion ofbrindle.

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Is It A Saluki? Saluki x Lurcher cross. photo by Yardley

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Multiple Specialty Winning

Ch. Rose Farm Red RumThe Number One*

Miniature Longhaired Dachshund

Judge Ms. Nikki Riggsbee

OwnerValerie T. DikerDikerdachs Dachshunds

Breeder:Dee Hutchinson

Handlers:Mark & Pam Desrosiers,

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

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2009 National Specialty Best of Breed Winner & 2009 Top Twenty Winner

CH. CROWN ROYALS

BE PART OF THE REVOLUTION!


Judge Ms. Dany Canino ~ 10 months

Judge Dr. Robert D. Smith ~ 19 monthsJudge Mr. Jon R. Cole ~ 21 months

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2009 National Specialty Best of Breed Winner & 2009 Top Twenty Winner

START’N A REVOLUTION



Judge Ms. Judi Shurb ~ 25 months

Judge Mr. Burton J. Yamada ~ 27 months

Ingrid LinerudOwner, Breeder, Handled&Sally ComptonCo-Owner

“LENNON”“LENNON”

by Agnes Buchwald Going through my thousands ofannotations, I found this one

which is a different point of view aboutthe dog’s evolution, and I am sure thatour readers will like to read it.The Wolf Tamed Itself Into The Dog! (?)

Griffon of Nivernais,or Chien de Pays

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RAREBREEDS

by Agnes Buchwald

BREEDSOF THEWO

RLD

Instinctive as it is to assume that hu-manity tamed the wolf eventually into

the domesticated dog, perhaps there isan alternative and somewhat more cred-ible scenario...the wolf initiated the pro-cess of domestication!

Suppose there were certain wolvesthat didn’t display the usual level of skit-tishness the other wolves did. Maybesuch wolves were less wary becausethey were driven by a need to sate theirhunger. This meant they would have eat-en last and gotten the least amount ofnourishment thereby compounding theirrelatively small stature. A human dumpsite would have been especially appeal-ing to such a wolf.

Gradually such wolves would havebecome habituated to humans losingall fear of them altogether because hu-mans “ensured” a steady supply of food(dumping refuse). Eventually a coupleof such wolves would have mated andraised a litter of pups which from an ear-ly age would have been in close proxim-ity to people. This would have accountedfor the isolation and inbreeding neces-sary for a species to evolve from another.(From “Dog Breeds” by Ba Kiwanuka).

From wolf to dog from “Specimen”to breed - whoa…. Certainly humanstook in their hands the Almighty’s cre-ation, and went further making them-selves into sculptors; shaping, adding,taking, shortening, stretching, dressing,undressing….adjusting adding with pa-tient work finally transforming the speci-

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It’s no secret that registrationshave been on a consistent,rapid decline at the AmericanKennel Club and there aremyriad reasons why, such as theproliferation of competing paper

registries that don’t inspect kennelfacilities. Breeders are the backbone ofthe sport of purebred dog shows but asthey move into other areas of the dogworld, such as judging, they often scaleback or cease their breeding operationsaltogether. Meanwhile, for theremaining breeders, obstacles continueto arise that force some of them toreconsider their avocation. For starters,there is the onslaught of damaging anddiscriminatory legislation, in addition toexcessive licensing fees for maintainingintact dogs. The business of breedingpurebred dogs has never been moreexpensive, or more despicable in theeyes of the general public — which maybe the biggest threat of all.

In recent years there has beena surge of advertising aimed at thegeneral public to adopt shelter dogs asopposed to buying dogs from reputablebreeders. Indeed, even televisionviewers of the Westminster KennelClub, perhaps the most celebratedpurebred dog show, are subjected tocountless commercials urging them toadopt shelter dogs. To the unsuspectinggeneral public in the market to becomepet owners these slick advertisingcampaigns have a lot of appeal. Thethinking goes: why pay top dollar for aninbred when one can pay a nominal feeto a shelter for a dog that may otherwisebe put down? In addition, purebred dogsare predisposed to genetic defects andadopting a mutt from a shelter will getyou a healthier dog is another popularargument. Oh, and if it’s a purebred dogyou want, shelters are full of them, isyet another selling tactic that adoptiondrives promote. But there’s an awful lotof room for argument in these debates.

Selecting a dog of unknownparentage from a shelter that has little ifany information about the dog’s lineageis asking for trouble. Reputable breedershave years of knowledge and well-documented lineage of their breeds.Most often they also have parents onsite for inspection and honorable returnpolicies. The genealogy of a mixed breed

dog in a shelter is anyone’s guess, asis the condition under which they werebred and nurtured. Purebred dogs in ashelter may also be cause for suspicion.Sure, the general public wants a dogwhose size and temperament it can bereasonably certain of, but John Q. Publicdoesn’t know where the purebreds in ashelter come from or at whose expense.The demand is so great in certainparts of the country (see Hollywood,Chihuahua fad) for the celebrity breeddu jour (see Paris Hilton, or tabloid starof the day) that unscrupulous backyardbreeders pump out litters to feedshelters to meet the demand. But thegeneral public only sees that a sheltersuch as the North Shore Animal Leagueis holding an adoption drive at theirlocal Petsmart for a nominal fee and abrief background check, which usuallyconsists of a phone call to a relative or afriend who’s listed as a reference.

So, who’s behind such a push?Could it possibly be the AR extremistswho insist on mandatory spay/neuter,which would lead to their eventualgoal of no more pets? And how can theAKC and reputable breeders competeagainst such a high profile message?The Sept. 6th issue of Time magazinefeatured a nine-page advertorial thatchampioned the adoption of shelterdogs, complete with full-page ads fromdog food companies and pet products.Perhaps the AKC needs to take itsmessage beyond its AKC Family Dogand Gazette publications that are aimedare purebred dog owners and rampup efforts to saturate the mainstreammedia, informing the general public thatpurebred dogs from reputable breederswhose facilities are inspected are wiser,healthier choices for a family pet. Thefuture of the sport may depend on it.

Racial Divide at the Dog Park?

Dog parks have dotted urban andsuburban landscapes for sometime now and seem to be gaining

in popularity across the country. Whilemostly welcome by residents, they oftenmeet opposition from “NIMBYS” thatare usually not dog owners or lovers.In some areas, such as New York City,residents who live an active lifestyleand can’t commit to owning a dog oftenget their doggy fix by stopping by dog

runs to pet and play with the animalsthat serve as their surrogate pets. Theproliferation of dog parks has even ledto a short-lived reality television showand was the basis for a popular noveland subsequent film based on it, MustLove Dogs, which detailed the dog parkas a modern day singles bar. So, whilethe dog run or the dog park has becomemany things to many people anddogs, it has led to an unusual arisingof racial tension in south Minneapolis,Minnesota.

A meeting was held last weekat the Martin Luther King MemorialPark, where the Park Board staff heardsuggestions for a small, off-leash,fenced-in park proposed for an areaof the park. More than 150 peoplereportedly attended, with everyone infavor of the park being white, whilemost in opposition being black. Itseems a bit ironic that a public parknamed after the champion of civilrights is the cause of divisivenessand racial divide. Those opposed tothe idea fear that a dog run woulddishonor the slain civil rights leader.According to Randy Fuerst’s accountof the meeting in the Star Tribune,former Park Board superintendentand park commissioner Mary MerrillAnderson said, “We’re divided, totally,right down the middle. This dog parkhas divided you along racial lines.Something is wrong, and we have tochange the conversation.” Andersonis black and has recommended that anapproved site be found elsewhere inthe Sixth Park District. The current ParkBoard President, John Erwin, who iswhite, would not rule out a dog park atMartin Luther King Park, but said theboard should seek out other optionsfor an off-leash park that is near KingPark. Sounds like an amicable solution,being that demand for a dog park inthe neighborhood is high. Proponentsof the plan for a dog park in MLK parkbelieve that the civil rights leader wouldhave embraced an the idea, as it wouldincrease park use, help pets to socialize– and perhaps most important, wouldhelp dog owners and neighbors socializeas well. Dog parks have been knownto strengthen communities, bringingtogether diverse dog owners and loverswho share a common interest, evenbecoming the center of attention inmany city parks. Perhaps the best wayto honor Dr. King’s life would be topractice what he preached. In additionto his dream that people of all races,religions and beliefs live harmoniouslyin peace, he also spoke fondly of hislove for animals. King said, “One daythe absurdity of the almost universalhuman belief in the slavery of otheranimals will be palpable. We shall thenhave discovered our souls and becomeworthier of sharing this planet withthem.” •

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It’s been awhile since we have returnedto the 10-year-old Gold CountryKennel Clubs two-day event at theNevada County Fairgrounds in GrassValley, California. I am happy toreport this show has matured welland certainly for people in the areahas become a must-go-to event. The

fact is I should not limit the attendees to onlypeople in the area as the appeal of the showis more than national in effect. Located in thefoothills of the Sierra Nevadas in one of the mostbeautiful Fairgrounds you’ll ever see, whichis dominated by majestic fir and pine trees,from the moment you walk in until you leavethe surroundings capture your imagination.This results in such a “feel good” attitude thehigh continues throughout the two days. Nopretenses here--just good old dog show feelings

headed by a clubwhose concern isapparently exhibitor

and spectator oriented from beginning toend. Entries are in the 1,500 area, which is anice number for today’s shows. What a greatplace to spend a vacation, too, is the GrassValley-Nevada City area, which of course is theglorious gold country of yesteryear and has beenpreserved historically in a respectful mannernot in a touristy, cutesy way. Well worth a visitwhilst taking in a dog show that’s for sure--wayabove the average dog show event and areathat’s for sure!

Chuck Teasley is the President of the showand is ably assisted by Linda Emanuel, SallyPoole, Diane McCormack, Lesley Boyes, theJusts and Betty Stites, to name but a few ofthe hard workers for this club. And of course Iwould be remiss not to mention Chuck’s lovelywife Susan who lends a graciousness and classto the entire proceedings and who would make aterrific ambassador for any dog show event. Thedogs competing were way above normal or so Ithought anyways, with an incredible bunch ofWorking exhibits entered there. Perhaps this isdue to the area and that larger dogs may prevailthereabouts but the Working Group was as fineas any I have seen in my years of attending

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WESTCHESTERin New Jersey,that’s the reality of2010. This one timemove? Proved tobe a boom to theirentry, with 600 moredogs than last year.But it still asks thesame old question:Why do local kennelclubs hold dogshows in their owncommunities? Iwas always underthe impressionthat while gradingbreeding stock,you educated thecommunity aboutpurebred dogs. Howis that accomplishedwhen more and moreclubs cluster in someisolated venue? Thispractice might beconvenient for theexhibitor but it fliesin the face of theoriginal purpose ofthe show. Now it iscommon place for ashow giving club notonly to move out ofits own geographicalarea but theAmerican Kennel

Club allows someclubs to even moveout of their ownstate….ridiculous!!!But last week— inanother huge first,with regard to therelationship of show-giving clubs and theAmerican KennelClub— had mostpeople scratchingtheir heads. It seemsthe American KennelClub has steppedin to help out thespecialties that areheld the weekendbefore Westminster.According tothe letter signedby MICHAELCANALIZO, theseclubs are havingfinancial difficultiesand unforeseenproblems. So theAmerican KennelClub is prepared tosecure the JavitsCenter in Manhattanfor the venue. Well,well, won’t a lot ofother show-givingclubs that are having

financial difficultiesand other unforeseendifficulties startlining up outsideof the AmericanKennel Club officeson Madison Avenueasking for the sametreatment. Don’tmisunderstandme, I think havingthe Specialties atthe Javits Centeris great idea, I justdon’t think it’s theAmerican KennelClub’s responsibilityto organize andunderwrite it. JudgePETE DAWKINS hadback surgery, hopeall is well. Those twoFrench Poodle girlsVICKY HOLLOWAY(she of the cameraHOLLOWAY) andTINA YUHL (she ofthe customer serviceYUHL) are off ona French holidayto Paris. Goodluck to AmericanKennel Club fieldrepresentativeANNE KATONA andher husband JACK,who have sold their

California home andare moving this weekto their new homein Reno, Nevada.Congratulations tohandler ELIZABETHJORDAN NELSONand her husbandROBERT on thebirth of their firstchild, BRYCE, onFriday, August13th. Also beamingfrom the birth isgrandma LAURIEJORDAN FENNER.Professional handlerPAM LAMBIE isretiring at the endof this month. Sheand her husbandBOB will move fromSouthern Californiaback to their nativeArizona, where PAMhas started a newcareer in corporatecatering. All of usat DOG NEWS wishthem the best ofluck. Congratulationsto SacramentoKennel Club honchoand Welsh Terrierfanciers KAREN &

R.C. WILLIAMS,who are celebratingtheir 45th weddinganniversary. All ofus at DOG NEWSwere saddenedto hear of thepassing of CaliforniaBloodhound fancierJUDY ROBB. Ourdeepest condolencesto her husbandMYRON and family.Those “Two Guys”CLAY COADY andson RYAN COADYhave opened orwill be openingseveral “FiveGuys” hamburgerrestaurants inOregon. And youthought CLAY couldonly board dogs.Pretty soon you’llbe able to drop offyour dog and havelunch at the sametime. If it can bedone CLAY willdo it. Celebratinga birthday thispast weekendwas handler MIKESTONE.

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It is great to see the stats for agility remain onthe upside in this economy. From January to July thenumber of trials increased by 5% and the number ofentries went up by 6.5%. The profit earned from theagility trial entries for many clubs are what make itpossible for the conformation and obedience showsto be held. I recently was involved in the CentralRegional for the Golden Retriever club in our area andthe three-day agility will definitely make the numberslook good at the end of the report period. Hopefullythis trend will remain the same in the future so thatall venues can be offered by clubs.

One of the reasons all breed clubs can host agilityis the licensed agility trial secretaries. They are re-ally unsung heroes in the AKC agility program. Theyhave a very complicated, time consuming, demand-ing job. Most of these people do it all alone withvolunteers that step up at the trial to help them. Thedevelopment of the programming for trials by a smallnumber of very computer literate people, such asTrial Genie, made the running of trials much more ef-ficient and the additional work of Steve Herwig, AKCagility rep, who has really stepped up the programs,has helped everything progress to the present dayability of trials to run smoothly. One of the secre-taries is Noreen Bennett. She was one of the firstpeople to jump into the position of trial secretary andhelped so many all breed clubs obtain their license tohost agility trials. Noreen shows Rough Coated Col-lies in the breed ring, obedience, rally, herding andagility. Her third champion, Suede, is proving anotherwinner in all the venues. He is Champion, CD, RA,HSAsd, MX, MXJ, MXF, NAP, NJP, and working on hischampionship in agility. In addition she has startedher 18 month old Collie, Peyton, who earned his herd-ing title at nine months and a day old and then his

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rally title and will be in the breed ring soon. Noreen has al-ways voiced her opinion that all dog owners want the samething, health, temperament and structure. She feels herbreed has kept the dog “whole”, able to do all venues. Un-fortunately some breeds have not kept the look the samein conformation versus performance events. In Minnesotawe had a first on a Border Collie, Jetta, owned by ClaudiaRoberto. She gained the impressive triple champion title ofbreed champion, obedience champion (OTCH) and agilitychampion (MACH).

Another person that is prominent in the agility world isLinda Mecklenburg. She also shows in conformation andobedience. She has been on the AKC/USA World Agil-ity Championship team 10 times with her Border Collies.Her Border Collie Nifty was on the team in 1997 and 1998;Spiffy in 1999; Awesome in 2000 and 2001, when the largeteam took Gold for the first time and 2004; Stellar in 2005,2006,2007 when the large team took Silver; Super in 2008.She has a successful breeding program that produced Bor-der Collies that showed in many venues and reached theworld team status as well. She also mentioned needing tohave health not only for the dog but the handler as well tosucceed in all the venues.

Staying healthy in agility is a chal-lenge for many, particularly women.A recent survey showed that ACLtears in female athletes are 2 to 6times higher than males in the samesport. In agility you have quickstops, plant and turn, pivots andquick changes of direction, all whichcan produce the tearing of youranterior cruciate ligament. Handlersare often seen in the ring wearingknee braces or a support of some

type proving that it is a fact the knees are taking heavyabuse in the agility ring. Too many of the handlers, myselfincluded, are not preparing properly for the demanding run-ning with your dog on a course. Many handlers do workout and are very physically fit looking but one of the mostathletic handlers I know has had the ACL tear and it took 3months before he could even think of going back to traininghis dog. Clean Run magazine, a popular and informativeagility magazine, did a survey that was very telling. Of 287respondents of which was 94% from women with averageage of 48 years old, surprisingly had 56% say they had aknee injury. Less than half of those surveyed had very littlein the way of an exercise program. Interestingly, of thosesurveyed, four of the knee injuries occurred in the confor-mation ring. There are great programs to decrease the inci-dent of knee injury in any of our venues, now we just haveto buckle down and do the workout required. •

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talented Poodles that can wear any hat you maywant them to wear.”

“They are smart, athletic, outgoing, loyaland eager to please—the perfect combinationfor competing with your dog in any dog sport.For this reason they are the most versatile breedaround, in my opinion,” said Gary Cook, whoowns Zoe (MACH2 Lemerle Cr me Zodiac CD REXF EAC NCC TG-O, TN-O WV-N OJC and Monte(Ch MACH2 Lemerle Lite of the Moon CD RA XFOAC NCC TG-N TN-O WV-N NJC. “I especiallyenjoy the partnership I have with my dogs thatenables us to be successful in obedience, rallyand agility.”

The breed’s success in a variety of activitiesis now without the occasional “speed bump.”“In field work, the intelligence of the Poodle canbe an obstacle,” said Linda Miller, who ownsValentine’s Ruby ‘N The Rough CDX RA OA OAJNF JH WCX CGC (“Ruby,”) Valentine’s TroubleShooter UD RE NA JH WC CGC (“Rom”) andValentine’s Splash ‘N’ Dash CD RN JH WCX CGC(“Dash.”) “They seem to be able to calculate thefastest distance between two points, which isnot always the route the judges think is ideal.While the dogs do well in it, agility is the mostdifficult for me due to the fact that I lack bothspeed and fitness. But we persevere becausetitling dogs in a variety of activities shows thedog is well-rounded and trainable. To stand upto the rigors of many of these dog sports, onlydogs with the best structure and temperamentwill be injury free and successful.”

“Swimming!” said Bowman. “I found thatmost Poodles are natural upland dogs. Theynaturally quarter and flush, have good preydrive, love working on birds and have softmouths. But, the breed in general is weak in thewater and that is especially true of big, toughwater. It shows up mostly as a lack of confidencein water. However, that is also due to a structurethat gives the dog less ease of swimming. MostPoodles will do well in small ponds, technicalponds with short swims and multiple exits andentries. But, big, long swims take training anda dog with decent DOG structure meaning abalanced structure with a good strong frontto pull the dog through the water and a goodstrong but not over-angulated rear to push thedog through the water efficiently. When I’mtraining for hunt tests, I swim the dogs in asmany different places and types of water as I

can as often as I can. I also try to start them at a young agein water. Woodie still has water confidence issues but heLOVES birds which provides a strong incentive to swim.His first qualifying score in junior came with a LONG set ofopen water swims so it was a nice accomplishment for usand proof that the work was paying off.”

“Boredom can be an issue. We learned to use live duckswhenever we could with field work because MulliganLOVES live flyers and live birds,” said Straitiff. “Thiskept her interest up. We also learned that we couldn’ttrain every day. I also learned that there were times wewere not going to qualify if conditions were not ‘our’conditions. For example, Mulligan dislikes working inmuddy conditions at tests where other dogs had beenrunning around before her. If she is going to be motivatedto go through mud, the reward had to be more than adead, reused bird which is what you frequently encounterin hunt tests. Freshly killed birds are something she’llgo through anything to retrieve. What this means is thatwhile she’s a great hunting dog, she’s only an okay hunttest dog and we’ve had to accept that there are going tobe times when our entry fees are going to be a donation tothe club holding the tests. She can struggle with anythingthat feels like ‘work.’ Her training has to be creative,exciting and something special and I think this is true ofmost Poodles. What this meant in field training which istraditionally based on repetition was that I had to throw insome variety that wasn’t exactly part of most field trainingprograms.”

“The Poodle is a distance from its original waterretrieving and hunting roots. These ‘natural’ huntinginstincts need to be cultivated at a very early age. Westarted our dogs in the field at eight weeks of age andworked a great deal on water attitude. Molding the pupsand introducing live birds as early as possible is essential.While it was difficult, we also decided to not put our dogsin the show ring because we believe that training timeto get the dogs to the master level and be competitivein field sports is more important for the breed althoughwe certainly support the need to keep Poodles to thebreed standard. These multi-titled dogs are critical to thebreed because these varied titles maintain the structure,intelligence and other important characteristics thatoriginally defined the breed,” said DiBenedetto.

“Heeling has been a problem for my dogs in obedienceas they tend to lag and I suspect much of that problemoriginates with me because I am much more uptight withobedience than I am with either rally or agility. I foundtheir heeling improved significantly when we switchedto rally probably because I was much more relaxed andhad more fun with it because it is much less strict thanobedience. In obedience and agility, Poodles learn very

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Mulligan (HR Ch Ascot Boucheron Joailleria MH CD RN CGC(TDI) (“Mulligan”), Claudia and Dana Stratiff’s Poodle andthe only champion/master hunter in the breed, has overcomethe obstacle of the breed being permitted to participate inhunt tests only from the 1990s by earning titles at the high-est level. (Chip Laughton, Days Afield Photography)

Valentine’s Trouble Shooter UD RE NA JH WC CGC(“Rom”), one of Linda Miller’s Standard Poodles,shows that the breed’s ability to do its original jobremains alive and well.



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quickly but you have to be patient in teachingthem new skills and you can’t let them knowif you are getting frustrated. They can be verysensitive and they don’t like to be wrong. Ifthey make a mistake, I try not to let them knowI’m disappointed. I always try to keep a smileon my face when either training or competing.”

A problem for Poodle owners who areinterested doing the breed’s historical workis that hunt tests only opened up for Poodlesin the mid-1990s. “The tests weren’t opento Poodles until the mid-90s and even then,the AKC only acquiesced because a verydedicated group pushed for consideration byusing the WC/WCX program to prove the dogscould do the work. So, until quite recently,you really didn’t see Standard Poodles at thehigher levels of competition and you reallydidn’t see the breed at retriever tests. Anotherproblem is that the major American breedersweren’t particularly breeding for the ‘field’ andtherefore a lot of the instincts for swimmingand retrieving were lost or at minimum,overlooked, as an important breedingcharacteristic. You can’t go out and ‘buy’ aPoodle for retrieving. I laugh when I see ads for‘hunting Poodles.’ Most of it is pure balderdash.There are lines that lend themselves toperformance venues overall but short of onethat has produced three generations of masterhunters, there isn’t a ‘hunting’ line,” saidStraitiff.

This is a breed that loves to work but onlyon their terms, according to Bowman. “This isnot a breed that works for the sake of workinglike some of the herding breeds but they’llwork ‘for’ something. Approval from theirhandler or motivators such as toys, food or inthe field with my dogs, birds, are the best ‘pay’for the job. In the field, I’ve observed that dogswith the word ‘retriever’ in their name will go amile for a piece of plastic but while my Poodleswill go through a brick wall for birds, they haveto be turned on to bumpers as ‘retrieving’ isn’tas important to them as getting or findinga bird. In obedience or rally keeping themfocused can be a challenge as repetitive workto perfect the exercises can be boring. In theseactivities, Poodles need to be ‘paid’ regularlyin order to keep them working for you. We alsoface another problem in conformation. Thisis very much a ‘handlers’ breed in the show

ring because of the hair coat and for that same reason, verymuch a ‘puppy’ breed. If dogs are being shown in the classeswhen they are three years old, people wonder why as the‘good’ ones finish much earlier in their lives. I would pointout that in a lot of other breeds, particularly the sportingbreeds, dogs are just starting a serious show career at theage of three because they are just maturing at that age.Another issue we face is that many excellent dogs never seethe show ring due to the coat and coat care required and thefact that many breeders will not sell dogs into a potentialbreeding home, even on co-ownerships, if the new ownersare not willing to put a show championship on the dog. Ihave personally known some wonderful, healthy show-quality dogs that went on to championships in performanceactivities that were spayed or neutered because the ownerwould not commit to a show championship and thus thesefine working dogs were lost to the breed’s gene pool. Thishas resulted in a major loss to the breed in my opinion.”

Perhaps because of the breed’s versatility and popularity,Poodle fanciers face a variety of critical issues. “We need todo everything possible to keep the breed in its purest form,keeping conformation and general health at the forefront ofthe breeding program. We have to keep the original traitsand characteristics so they don’t fall victim to the trends inthe conformation ring. We have to protect the breed fromfrivolous changes to the breed standard,” said DeBenedetto.

“Health and structure are critical issues for the Poodle,”said Bowman. “Breeding stock has to be fully health tested,cleared and documented. We are not going to fix healthproblems by continuing to stick our heads in the sand andthey are not going to go away by wishing they would. Petsthat have health issues are not pets but liabilities to theirloving owners and heartaches on four feet. With regard tostructure, over exaggeration is a common sight in the breedin head piece, rear angulation and coat. Over-narrowing ofthe head and ewe necks need to be addressed. These areNOT puffin dogs. Their heads should not be able to lay ontheir backs! They need a strong neck that is arched in thecorrect direction to jump in agility or carry birds in the field.There needs to be a place between the ears to hold the ever-spoken intelligence of the breed, some width and length ofthe muzzle to hold the teeth and in turn, the teeth to firmlyand gently hold a bird. They need a sound topline withwidth in the loin to be able to take the stress of running,jumping and climbing in hunting and agility. They need the‘swimmer’s dip,’ a slight hollowing behind the withers, thatpermits good useage of the back while swimming insteadof the roach in the back with sloped rear which causes therear to drop in the water making swimming more difficultto nearly impossible. In short, if you read and follow thebreed standard, you will build a sound, healthy dog thatwinds up looking like and acting like a Poodle. These arenot mantlepiece items, not topiaries, not sculptures. Theyare living, breathing animals that must have the basic ‘dog’structure and that is what all of us involved in the breedneed to strive for.” •

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AKC/UKC Ch SHR U-AG1 Autumn Hill Oakwind Express RE OAOAJ FN AD AJ SS SR TN-N WC (“Woodie”), one of Jaci Bowman’sStandard Poodles loves birds which provides incentive for him tomake long swims which he’s not sure he loves.

Bibelot’sTolka Hands Up MH WCX CGC (“Ten”),Mia DiBenedetto’s and Jack Combs’ Poodle isthe only Poodle to earn a qualifying score at theMaster National Retriever Test and is also a DeltaSociety pet therapy dog.


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Kelb: founding Desert Saluki found in manypedigrees across the world.

From the Sarona Album, owned by the Saluki orGazelle Hound Club and on display at The Kennel Club,UK.

Often you hear the phrase, “A good hound is not abad color”. Apparently this is not true as many houndscontaining the phrases “any color” or “any acceptablecolor”, within their written standards, have specificcolor lists per their American Kennel Club standards.These lists do not contain the pattern “brindle”.

The S.C.O.A founders also had a soundunderstanding of the brindle (tiger striped) pattern.These founders chose not to alter the accepted 1923English standard to include brindle. This standard wasaccepted and approved in 1927. The standard remainsto this day unchanged.

The comment has also been stated, “The Salukistandard has no opinion on brindle”. (Sakson 2010)

The Saluki standard has an opinion on brindle.Brindle is not listed. Just as brindle is not listed inmany standards where the pattern is not seen or is notphenotypically accepted. Historically understanding abreed is the key to understanding the breed’s writtenstandard. Reading other breed standards as well asthose breed’s histories can give real insight as tohow and why standards are worded the way they arewritten.

While many in the fancy see a reaction, or whatthey consider to be an overreaction, you must viewthis issue while looking to your own breed. If a suddenoddity appears, even if this oddity is possible, or makesan occasional appearance in your breed, does this makethe oddity acceptable? If the standard does not list

the oddity, it is not acceptable. In accepting and incorporating theoddity you can change the face of a breed forever. Do you changethe function? Perhaps not but you do change Type.

We must remember that the brindle pattern is dominant. Whileit can be masked or hidden it is very easy for this pattern to becomehomozygous. We have seen this in every breed where brindle exists.In breeds where the pattern has been introduced it has expresseditself as very dominant. It would not be different in the Saluki.

Sadly there should be not be a “brindle” controversy in theSaluki. The Saluki standard is quite clear.

The English first brought the Saluki into the West. We shouldlook to the English for guidance. They are basically responsible forthe development of the Saluki in western civilization. The Salukistandard for The (English) Kennel Club and its affiliated clubsstates “Any colour or combination of colours permissible, other thanbrindle” (The Kennel Club, 2000).

Throughout the world, 84 countries have adopted the FédérationCynologique Internationale (FCI) standard for the Saluki. In terms ofcolor, the FCI standard states, “Any colour or combination of coloursis permissible. Brindles are undesirable” (FCI, 2000) Undesirablemeans the individual Saluki must not reproduce and must notreceive an award.

Breed standards are written with great care. These standardsare not difficult to understand if you just simply read the writtenwords and gain the knowledge from history to truly understandtheir meanings.

In a recent survey I conducted concerning the pattern brindle,One hundred percent of those breeders responding from what wecall the Country of Origin (COO) for the breed

Salukis all stated that the pattern brindle was not in the Saluki.This “tiger stripped” pattern is considered, in the Saluki, to be asign of mixed blood or impurity.

The standard specifies breed type. Saluki fanciers and morespecifically breeders, by means of their interpretations, choices andactions, are responsible for the preservation of type explicated in theSaluki standard, a standard that has not changed since 1927 and forpassing on to the next generation an authentic Saluki. To accomplishthe preservation and protectionof the Saluki, it is important tounderstand what the foundersintended in the written wordsof the Saluki standard. Ourinterpretations, choices, andactions determine what isprotected and preserved.

The value of any breedlies in it’s pedigree therefore toinsure the true characteristics ofthe Saluki breed continues, it isimportant to protect the breedsheritage (Al Ghanem, 2010).

Authors Note: For a morein-depth analysis of the patterns,history and interpretation of theA.K.C. Saluki standard pleasecontact : “The Saluki” http://www.salukimagazine.co.uk/ Thenew issue:

In the Championship Show2010 issue (due out in October)The Saluki has an analysis of coatcolour and pattern. It is written in layman’s terms by experiencedbreeders who between them have decades of experience in Salukis.They have researched the history and searched through privatearchives that have been untouched for years looking for fact basedevidence. It also includes a section on the genetics of the coatcolour and pattern genes. The issue can be pre-ordered from thebeginning of next week through the magazine’s website.

Sarona Kelb & Tor in the Desert.

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References:

Al Ghanem, H. S. (2010). Director’s Message,Saluki Arabian Center. Retrieved July 27, 2010from: http://www.arabiansaluki.ae/direct-message.html

American Kennel Club (2009). Rules, Policies andGuidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judging.Retrieved July 18, 2010, from http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/REJ999.pdf

American Kennel Club, (2010a). Glossary.Retrieved July 20, 2010, from http://www.akc.org/about/glossary.cfm

American Kennel Club, (2010b). Meet The Breeds– Saluki. Retrieved July 20, 2010, from: http://www.akc.org/breeds/saluki/

Duggan, B. (2009a). Saluki: “The Desert Houndand the English Travelers Who Brought It to theWest”. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland &Company.

Duggan, B (2009b). The Brindle Controversy:Historical Evidence For and Against, AKCGazette, 126(11), 54.

Fédération Cynologique Internationale (2000).FCI-Standard N° 269/29. 11. 2000/GB): Saluki.Retrieved July 30, 2010 from http://www.fci.be/nomenclature.aspx

Schmutz, S. (2009) Saluki Coat Color DNA Study.Retrieved July 15, 2010, from: http://homepage.usask.ca/~schmutz/SalukiColor.html

Saxon, S. (2010). Brindle Salukis? The Salukiworld is full of controversy. Retrieved August 25,2010 from: http://www.examiner.com/pet-life-in-national/brindle-salukis-the-saluki-world-is-full-of-controversy

The Kennel Club (2000). Saluki Breed Standard.Retrieved July 30, 2010 from http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/37

Trotter, P. (2010). Inside The Sport Dogs Of ADifferent Color. Dog News, Harris Publications,Volume 26, Issue 34 pg. 18.

BiographyL. Sue Rooney-FlynnOdi et Amo – Elessar - SilvershadowSue Rooney-Flynn has been showing

dogs for over thirty six years. Odi etAmo-Elessar-Silvershadow has finishedover 75 titles, with over 60 conformationchampionships as well as titles in thefield and obedience. Named “Breedersof the 90’s” by the “Classic Saluki” Sueand her husband Bill along with partnerFrancis Broadway are responsible forSpecialty and Sweepstakes winners, BestIn Field in both lure coursing and in theopen field, top producers both male andfemale, group and top ten Salukis.

Sue has also owned and producedAfghan Hound, Borzoi, Chihuahua,Greyhound, Whippet and Wiemaranerchampions and title holders.

Along with breeding credentials Suehas professionally handled. She is pastPresident for the Charleston KennelClub and The Tara Afghan Hound clubas well as having been show chair andAKC delegate. Sue has also been amember of The Atlanta Kennel Club,Afghan Hound Club of America and TheMetropolitan Atlanta Whippet Assoc. Sueis an accomplished “Watercolor” artist,business owner and has written for TheClassic Saluki (U.S.A.), The Saluki (UnitedKingdom), Sight Hound Review (U.S.A.),Lowcountry Dog (SC, U.S.A.) and SouthCarolina’s High School Sports Report.

Sue and Bill Flynn have two daughtersKathrine and Sydney. Sue is a memberof the Saluki Club of America and hasattended the Saluki Club of AmericaNational for the past twenty-eight years.Sue is currently serving on the HealthCommittee. A former Judges Educationchairperson, Sue’s contribution to thatcommittee is the foundation for theoriginal Saluki power point educationalpresentation. •

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men into a dog which was proper for the local’sneeding

I went way back in the history because myfocused breed is really very old. Its history be-gins in Nevers, the former Noviodunum, a placefounded in 52 BC by Julius Caesar. In Noviodu-num he kept hostages, grains, his military chest,his money, his own and his army’s baggage, anda great number of horses which had been boughtfor him in Spain and Italy. After his failure theAedui (one of the firsts of Gaultribes) at Noviodunum mas-sacred those who were there,and divided the roman Emper-ors’ money and horses amongthemselves, and burnt the restor threw it into the river. Asthey could not hold the town,they burnt it too. This was oneof the greatest losses to Cae-sar. The city was later calledNevirnum, corrupted intoEbrinum, in other sources thename appears as Nebirnum.

The county dates at leastfrom the beginning of the 10thcentury, it is a commune inthe Nièvre department in theBourgogne region in centralFrance. It is the principal cityof the former province of Niver-nais, and is located 260 km(160 mi) south of Paris. This isthe home of one of maybe theoldest of all Griffon dogs; theGriffon of Nivernais.

Narrow streets lead the vis-itor through the town wherethere are numerous old housesof the 14th to the 17th centuries. The tourist mustvisit the important Cathedral of Saint Cyr-SainteJuliette, build in the Gothic style and belong tothe 14th century. The church of Saint Etienne,the Ducal Palace (now occupied by the courts ofjustice and an important ceramic museum) wasbuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries and is oneof the principal feudal edifices in central France.The Porte du Croux, a square tower, with cornerturrets, dating from the end of the 14th century,is among the remnants of the old fortifications; itnow contains a collection of sculptures and Ro-man antiquities.

It is needless to talk about the famous Frenchcousin and vine which are among the best of theworld – Nevers is a great place to taste them.

The griffon type is characterized by rough- orwire-hair. The Griffon is mentioned as early asXenophon of Athens (430 – 354 BC), who was a

Greek historian, soldier and mercenary, known forhis writings on the history of his own times, and isoften cited as being the original “horse whisperer”,known for his love of the horses, and the dogs. Hementioned the then called Canis Segusius, used bythe Gaul, which were griffons.

The Griffon Nivernais is considered to be one ofthe oldest breeds of hounds in France. As many otherancient breeds, the real origin of the Nivernais waslost in history. The forefather of the breed has been

used for centuries by farmers and shepherdsin the highlands to control wolves and wildboars.

There is a line of researchers who believethat the origin of this breed has descendedfrom the Gallic hound (Canis Segusius). An-other line says that they descended fromthe grey coated Saint Louis dogs. The wirecoat that protects the dog when huntingin harsh terrain could have resulted fromcrosses with the Phoenician sight hounds.It is also possible that the wiry shaggy coatcame from the Eastern herding and waterdogs.

The Griffon Nivernais has been in exis-tence as far back as 1200s. As these dogswere the favorites of King Louis lX, theywere also known as the Chien Gris de St.Louis of St. Louis’ Grey Dogs. For 200 years,the breed continued to be popular. Unfortu-nately this popularity decreased when LouisXl’s reign ended.

After the French Revolution, the houndswere scattered and very few survived.

In 1900 a breed club was established, andinterested fanciers gathered the remainingspecimens, and started the reconstruction ofthe breed. Individuals found in the Nivernaisarea were called dog of the region. These

dogs were crossed with the Griffon Vendeen, theOtterhound and the Foxhound to improve the genepool. The breed was restored and made a come backwith a new name; now also called Chien de Payswhich means “Local Breed”.

Because of the unkempt appearance the dog isaffectionately called barbouitlards (dirty and be-smirched). This “dirty” dog, though, is highly prizedby hunters as they easily adapt to any type of ter-rain. The breed has a good nose and a good voice,and is a very alert dog. The Griffon Nivernais hasbeen exported from France to other countries, wherethey are promoted as a rare breed for those seekinga sweet tempered, good looking, people loving, andunique pet.

Our readers can find the complete standard atthe FCI’s site or visit the ARBA – The American RareBreed Association at www.arba.org •

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