Showsight - The Dog Show Magazine: January 2024 Edition, featuring articles, tips, and information provided with help from breeders, owners, handlers, club members, and judges who have agreed to share their expertise with us.
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*AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 12/31/23 DACHSHUND (SMOOTH), RUSSIAN TOY
A Star Is Born
# 1
LEONBERGER ALL-SYSTEMS * # 18 WORKING DOG **
2023 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB BOB 2023 LCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY BISS 2023 MALC LEONBERGER TRIPLE CROWN WINNER 2023 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BOB 2 BEST IN SHOWS
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MBIS MRBIS MBISS GCHG CH WINKY-PINKY BORY CYSTERSKIE BCAT CGC TKN FDC VL
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**AKC all breed stats as of 12/31/23
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Mr. Adrian W. Woodfork
Mrs. Nancy Liebes
Mrs. Pat Trotter
Mrs. Tammy K. Jackson
Mr. Christopher T. Moore
Handler: Vickie Venzen
Owner: Sunny & Scott Simpson
Breeder: Bianka Chroboczek
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GCH CH Quiche’s Victorious Loki FDC CGC TKN AKC NOHS Bronze • MBIS • UKC CH
Multiple Group Placements
Our appreciation to all the judges for Loki’s accomplishments.
Always owner Handled by Derrick Dohany
Owned and Loved by Derrick & Lisa Dohany
Bred by Elaine & Louise Paquette
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BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
Introducing
WATCH FOR THIS
2024 UPCOMING DUO IN
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4 Sporting # Owners; The Grant Family, Robert, Sheryl and Meredith Breeders/Co-Owners; Yvonne Hassler-Deterding and Susan Stutz Breeder/Handler/Co-Owner; Valerie Nunes-Atkinson Assisted By; Antonio Vidmar GSP 1 No. DOG - FINAL STATS 2023 - * *
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED) *AKC STATS AS OF 12/31/23
Soars inPalm Springs BACK TO BACK GROUP 1ST & RESERVE BIS 20 TH SPECIALTY BEST IN SHOW
Thank you, Dr. Thomas Davies for a beautiful RBIS in a stellar line up. Ms. Nancy Talbott and Ms. Pluis Davern for the two beautiful Group Firsts. And, Mrs. Debbie Campbell for the SBIS.
MBIS MSBIS GCHS VJK-MYST HEIR TO THE THRONE JH FDC CGCA CGCU TKN BN-V
*AKC Breed & All-Breed Systems through 12/31/23.
Katie Gochev DESIGN
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OTTERHOUND
*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 11/30/23
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WILLOW TREE BASIL HAYDEN BISS GCHS CH FDC CCA CGCA CGCU TKN ATT
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FRENCH BULLDOG
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BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
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*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 12/14/23
CIDNEY BIS BISS GCHG BK’S CONEMARA EL CID # 1 BREED & ALL BREED * SMOOTH COAT CHIHUAHUA *AKC STATS AS OF 11/30/23 We are looking forward to an exciting year!
OWNERS & BREEDERS: BARBARA K. (KATHY) SMITH & CONNI M. ROBINSON CO-OWNER: SHARON MASSAD
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CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT)
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Basset Hound Breed *
Handled by Candy Carswell | Bred by Judith L. Tuck | Owned by Claudia Orlandi, Guillermo Gonzalez (4706 Monkton Road, New Haven, VT | 802-238-2370) & Judy Tuck (28 Preble Road, Bowdoinham, ME | 207-522-6358)
*AKC stats as of 11/30/23
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BASSET HOUND
GCHP Topsfield-Sanchu Poppycock x GCH Coverhill-Topsfield All In The Family of Sanchu MADDIE RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNING, MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING & MULTIPLE MBISS WINNING
OUR APPRECIATION TO JUDGE EUGENE BLAKE
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BRUSSELS GRIFFON
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BISS GCHG WENSHU IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Skylar
2023 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP VETERAN CLASS Thank you Judge Mr. David J. Kirkland.
2019 AMERICAN SHIH TZU CLUB, INC NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNER Thank you Judge Mr. Luke Ehricht.
Bred by Donna M. Gerl, Carolyn Michaels & Sarah L. Lawrence Owned by Sarah L. Lawrence & Dona M. Gerl Shown by Sarah L. Lawrence SHIH TZU
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Presenting our new Champion, Skylar’s grandson
He finished under judge Mr. Dana P. Cline a couple of days after turning 12 months old.
CH CHATTERBOX
THE SECRET OF FIRE
Bred, Owned and Shown by Sarah L. Lawrence
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MBIS GCHS SANLOR’S COME AWAY WITH ME AOM CGC RN FDC BCAT TOP TEN GREAT DANE *
*AKC STATS AS OF 11/30/23
OWNED BY SARAH & TODD THOME
SOFIE SALMON SANDY MAUCK JULIE DIOLA BRED BY JULIE DIOLA SHARON BEALKO SANDY MAUCK PRESENTED BY SUE LARKIN
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GREAT DANE
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)
OWNERS: EVAN TZANIS & DR. NIA TATSIS
BREEDERS: KAHLA ENNIS, SHARON DATTILIO, TINA M. CRAIG & BRENDA MAHONEY
HANDLER: JOANNE THIBAULT
NSC BISS GCHB CH SHOMBERG’S ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN GCH CH MI KARMA N SANDY CREEK ONE MAN BAND (BOWIE) CD RE JH BN DM ATT CGC NRD GSPCA VC X GCH CH SHOMBERG’S TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS (KEELY) CD RM MHA CGC GSPCA VC 2021 GSPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY CHAMPION
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BRUSSELS GRIFFON
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POODLE (STANDARD)
*AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 11/30/23
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JANUARY 2024 VOL. XXXII / NO. 1
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GCHB CH TESSIER WYNTUK RED-E TO REIGN MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING • MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNING CHIC #164841
# 1 SILKY TERRIER ALL BREED FOR 2023 * *AKC all breed stats as of 11/30/23
AMERICA’S
OUR SINCEREST APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO ALL THE JUDGES FOR THESE EXCITING GROUP 1 WINS. MR. DANA P. CLINE, MS. DEIRDRE PETRIE & MR. JOHN P. WADE. HAT TRICK IN NEW YORK!
Owned by MARILYN SOLVASON MARIBLU SANDY MESMER TESSIER ANGELA SMITH-TILOT BLACKRANGE Handled by ANGELA SMITH, Saginaw Michigan Bred by SANDY MESMER & KAREN HUEY
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SILKY TERRIER
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2023 AKC National Championship VARIOUS GUESTS The Chesapeake Bay Retriever VARIOUS GUESTS
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CONTRIBUTORS
The Lhasa Apso VARIOUS GUESTS The Kuvasz VARIOUS GUESTS
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Editor’s Message DAN SAYERS A Word or Two DENNIS SPRUNG
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The Scottish Deerhound VARIOUS GUESTS
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Learning When NOT to Show a Dog ALLAN REZNIK
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Lines from Linda LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR Fast Starts and Finishing Big WALTER SOMMERFELT
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RING-READY
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Proprioception CHRIS ZINK
Creating Order in the Show Ring LEE WHITTIER
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The Bubble STEPHANIE HUNT-CROWLEY
Is It Still a Dog Show DAN SAYERS The Owner Handler PENNY MCNIEL
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Breeder Interview with Karen Pipkin ALLAN REZNIK
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All Politics is Local SHEILA GOFFE
The Breeder Owner Handler KRYSTAL PURCELL
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Living on Lounge Lizard Time CRISSY FROYD Participation Matters SHARON M. ALBRIGHT Memories Captured LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR
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Editor’s MESSAGE
appy New Year! Who doesn’t appreciate a clean slate and a fresh start? Well, January’s arrival means everyone gets a do-over and a chance to set new goals for the year ahead. This is the time to dream big and shoot for the stars, as the playing field won’t stay this even for long. Now is the time to go for it! At SHOWSIGHT , we’re also looking forward to the year ahead, planning our print and digital calendars with timely show coverage and exclusive interviews with many of the sport’s most dedicated breeders, handlers, exhibitors, and judges. You won’t want to miss a single issue. The events of the coming year will undoubtedly be exciting to watch. Which dogs will take the lead (and stay there) in Breed and All-Breed competition? Will Conformation entries shrink or grow? Will Companion and Performance events continue to expand and welcome newcomers to the sport? This last question is particularly important today, as each event and every breed can’t survive without new supporters. Recently, while standing ringside at the ANC last month, I met a spec- tator who had a few questions about the dogs he was seeing in the ring. “What kind of dog is that?” he asked. “That’s a Smooth Fox Terrier,” I told him. “Well, what kind of dog is that?” he continued. “That dog is a Parson Russell Terrier,” I responded. “And that one over there?” he
continued. “That one’s a Russell Terrier, a cousin of the other two,” I offered. (The guy definitely had a “type.”) My new acquaintance told me that he and his family have had “rescues” for years, but were now interested in getting a well-bred, purebred dog. “Maybe the tide is turning,” I thought, with more people realizing they have options when it comes to welcoming a dog into their homes. “Many of the breeds you’re seeing at this show are in need of rescuing too,” I told the man as we parted ways. Hopefully he got the message and finds his next dog from a reputable preservation breeder. As you enjoy this issue, I wish you the very best of luck in your personal pursuits and hope that you find what you’re looking for.
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MBIS MRBIS MBISS
ANABELLE BEAUTIFUL PLATINUM GRAND CHAMPION 2023 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB BEST OF BREED THANK YOU MR. DOUGLAS A. JOHNSON 2023 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BEST OF BREED THANK YOU DR. STEVEN L. KEATING
PAP I LLON BI TCH * #1 2020, 2021, 2023
OWNED BY JENNIFER ABLE-JONES & JOHNWESLEY JONES BRED BY OKSANA PETROVA HANDLED BY CLINT & KAREN LIVINGSTON PAP I LLON * #3
*AKC ALL BREED STATS AS OF 11/30/23
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PAPILLON
FROM AKC PRESIDENT & CEO DENNIS SPRUNG A WORD OR TWO
H appy New Year! We are excited to begin to share with you the many wonderful things AKC has in store to be helpful to our core constituencies in 2024. Your contributions, commitment, dedication, and volunteerism to AKC are vital and appreciated. There is an abundance of announcements to start off this year and we are thrilled to share some with you. We begin by congratulating the AKC National Championship Best in Show Winner, “Comet,” a Shih Tzu. He triumphed over more than 5,700 competitors this year at the AKC® National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 16-17, 2023 at the Orange County Conven- tion Center in Orlando, Florida, to earn this prestigious title. Comet, owned by Bonnie J. Miller, Susan Carter, and Luke & Diane Ehricht of Monclova, Ohio, bred by Luke and Diane and handled by Luke, was crowned “Amer- ica’s National Champion” by Best in Show Judge Mr. Clay Coady and is America’s only National Champion in Conformation for 2023. In January, we recognized the 201st breed. We are very happy to have the Lancashire Heeler join the AKC registry. The Lancashire Heeler, also known as Heeler, is an affectionate, versatile, and intelligent breed whose history dates back to the 17th century. Heelers are small yet sturdy, ener- getic workers and would be a great companion for active families. We look forward to seeing them competitive in various AKC sports. Lastly, we are pleased to share with you that we have launched AKCRx as a new health and wellness initiative. AKC is working with Allivet.com, an award-winning pet pharmacy authorized to dispense pet medications in all 50 states. This program will offer a full complement of FDA and EPA over-the-counter and pharmacy selections for a wide range of ani- mals, including dogs, cats, horses, livestock, fish, and birds. Orders that are placed on AKCPetRx.com are processed and filled by Allivet.com. AKCRx welcomes every dog enthusiast. Our goal is to provide a trusted, easy, and effective way for breeders and owners to secure the medicines their pets need. New registrants will receive a complimentary dose of Simparica Trio, valued at up to $32. I am appreciative of your contributions as responsible breeders, exhibi- tors, owners, and judges. You are truly what makes us great. We are excited to see what this year has in store!
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BASSET HOUND
DUPER
GCHB BARK BARK N MARINO’S ROUTE RUNNER OWNED AND BRED BY JOHN & CLAIRE O’NEILL
HANDLED BY KAREN BRUNEAU SCLA AOM JUDGE JOE DELEO SDSC BOS JUDGE GARY ANDERSON
BARK BARK’S THIS ONE’S FOR THE GIRLS OWNED AND BRED BY JOHN & CLAIRE O’NEILL HANDLED BY KAREN BRUNEAU SDSC SWEEPS JUDGE TIFFANY SAXON SDSC JUDGE GARY ANDERSON KARMA
RUE & KRÜE
BARK BARK’S A HIGH BET ON ROULETTE BRED BY JOHN & CLAIRE O’NEILL OWNED BY ASHLEY LAWRENCE HANDLED BY CRYSTAL CHAPMAN SCLA JUDGE JOE DELEO BARK BARK’S LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL @ SILVER SAIGE BRED BY JOHN & CLAIRE O’NEILL OWNED BY KRISTA HANSON & SAIGE HANSON-FOGARTY HANDLED BY SAIGE HANSON-FOGARTY SCLA JUDGE JOE DELEO
AT JUST 6 MOS 4 DAYS OLD
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SAMOYED
BARK BARK SAMOYEDS
OWNED & BRED BY JOHN & CLAIRE O’NEILL
A SPECIAL START TO THE YEAR FOR BARK BARK SAMOYEDS
1ST PLACE STUD DOG SCLA JUDGE GARY ANDERSON DUPER-KRÜE-RUE
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Kingston GCH CH GRACERIDGE BLUES MAN OF WILD BUNCH MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER
Breeder: Karen Pipkin | Owner: Karen Pipkin Presented by: Christopher Keith and Dylan Kipp
OUR ATHLETIC BEAUTIFUL GIRL
Currently showing as a 1 year old
Channing RUKAYA’S DAWN OF ENCHANTMENT AT GRACERIDGE Breeder: Tayler Suterko and Jill Davis Owners: Karen and Stuart Pipkin and Tayler Suterko and Jill Davis Presented by: Valerie Nunes Atkinson and Antonio Vidmar
GCHB CH OF AFRIKKA’S CROWN JEWEL FROM MALABO
Jewel
MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING Breeder: Dr Christina Wistrom Owners: Karen Pipkin and Dr Christina Wistrom Presented by: Brian Livingston
Johnny GCHS CH GRACERIDGE COURAGE SIR LANCELOT OF CJS RANCH BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNER MULTIPLE GROUP PLACEMENTS TOP 10 RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK 2019
2019 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB BEST OF OPPOSITE Breeders: Karen Pipkin and Jane Gentzen | Owner: Karen Pipkin Presented by Valerie Nunes Atkinson and Antonio Vidmar
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
Graceridge A sincere appreciation to the judges, breeders, handlers, and mentors who have recognized our Ridgebacks for their correct type and wonderful temperaments. We had a great ride with “Johnny” and “Jewel,” we’re enjoying our time in the ring with “Rhys,” and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for our upcoming beautiful young dogs.
Thoughtful preservation of the breed standard when breeding.
Rhys MBIS BISS GCHS CH RAINBOWHILL’S THERE IS A GOOD REASON AT GRACERIDGE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING 2023 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB SELECT
Breeder: Jill Davis | Owners: Karen Pipkin and Valerie Nunes Atkinson Presented by Valerie Nunes Atkinson and Antonio Vidmar
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RESERVE BEST IN SHOW BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING & PLACING
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SAMOYED
gold grand champion POLAR MIST SHINING STAR AT ALADDIN
Success is Written in the Stars!
Owne r JOYCE EILER
Br e ede r LYNETTE BLUE
Exclusively Presented by KEN & MARIE GRIFFITH
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LEARNING WHEN
TO SHOW A DOG
Introduce the owner to the wide array of AKC performance events that can be enjoyed while the puppy is growing up; everything from Obedience, Agility and Rally to Field Events and Lure Coursing. By joining their local kennel club and meeting fellow dog enthusiasts, they will get to socialize, volunteer, and compete in venues where their puppy or adolescent dog won’t be judged on his appearance. With an earnest novice who quickly masters the intricacies of your breed’s grooming and loves attending handling class, this might be the right time to offer them a mature, finished dog of yours to show and to learn on while the puppy is growing up. Many of us have a few adult dogs at home that loved the excitement of going to shows, the attention that was lavished on them, but have now been retired to the couch or a kennel run while we work with the next generation. Such an arrangement gives the new exhibitor an opportunity to get in the show ring while providing one of your adult dogs with lots of extra, one-on-one attention. Definitely a win-win. We probably all remember the generous breeder-mentor who gave us our start and shared the wealth. Paying it forward never goes out of style. It’s not unusual to see new faces at ringside, full of hope and expectation. We must all be cheerleaders for our sport, and make some time to offer advice and encouragement. Recently, I judged a specialty and was happy to explain to a new exhibitor that she should hold the lead in her left hand, rather than in both, and slide it higher up the dog’s neck. The dog immediately moved better, and the exhibitor looked visibly relieved, even managing a smile. I urged her to find handling classes in her area, and was happy to see that other, experienced people in the breed were introducing themselves to her, as her puppy’s breeder evidently lives overseas. She seemed to accept my expla- nation of why her young dog was not competitive that day. I’m glad she went home with more than a pretty yellow ribbon; good advice and perhaps a few new friends made the experience less intimidating. New exhibitors, like promising puppies, need nurturing. As breeders, we must be proactive. Make that call, send that text or email, and don’t let nov- ices flounder. Even if the dog is not one that you bred, take a newcomer under your wing at the next show. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Although Allan Reznik has worn many hats in the dog world over the past 50 years—breeder, exhibitor, judge, broadcaster, mentor, club officer—he is probably best known as the award-winning journalist and Editor-in-Chief of several acclaimed national dog magazines. Three different publications were honored as "Best All-Breed Magazine of the Year" by the prestigious Dog Writers Association of America while he was at the helm. Allan Reznik has bred champion Afghan Hounds, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and Tibetan Spaniels; has served on the Board of both the Afghan Hound and Tibetan Spaniel parent clubs; and appears regularly on national radio and TV, discussing all aspects of purebred dogs and responsible dog care. He writes monthly for SHOWSIGHT and is also the Tibetan Spaniel breed columnist for the AKC Gazette. In addition, he is an AKC-approved judge of more than 20 breeds from the Hound, Toy, and Non-Sporting Groups.
A s responsible, committed breeder-exhibitors, we consider it a duty to mentor all our puppy buyers. If any express an interest in showing, it behooves us to encourage them in every aspect of learning the sport of Conformation, from studying the Breed Standard and becoming proficient at breed-specific grooming to finding a handling class and building confidence in the ring. We know how hard it is to motivate a newcomer to try Conformation, and we must welcome them with open arms. They are the future of our breed, and the sport. However, just as important as teaching a protégé how to show a puppy is helping them understand when NOT to show their dog. It is an irresistible temptation for a proud new owner with just one show puppy to want to enter it every weekend. We’ve all seen promising puppies that weren’t ready for prime time get dragged to shows, only to lose all interest once they filled out and bodied up. Disappointment all around. Judges have two-and-a-half minutes to examine and evaluate each dog in their ring. As a judge myself, I can tell you how frustrating it is to see the potential that an out-of-condition dog might have, yet know that our job is to evaluate and place the dogs on the day. That means an exhibit that is underweight, high in the rear, with a questionable bite and a poor topline is not likely to be in the ribbons that day. If the puppy buyer is lucky enough to live nearby, you have the advantage of providing in-person, one-on- one coaching. However, knowing your bloodlines, you can certainly look at videos, and gently explain to the owner the growth spurts and gangly stages to expect, and when the puppy is likely to come into his own. With entry fees for Conformation shows running around $30 or more per day, those few minutes in the ring make for an expensive weekend of practice, especially when you then have to factor in gas, meals, and lodging. BY ALLAN REZNIK
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POINTER
LINES FROM LINDA
FRANK MURPHY KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A BANG
BY LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR
O n the second of January, 2024, Frank Murphy of Belton, South Carolina, begins a new career. The American Kennel Club has named the ever popu- lar Professional Handler as their newest Executive Field Representative. With over forty years of experience, Frank has handled top-winning canines in most every Group, including Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Non- Sporting, and Herding. Breeds he has shown to Number One rankings include German Wirehaired Pointers, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Beagles, Chinese Shar-Peis, and Siberian Huskies. For the past six years, Murphy has served as the AKC Regional Handler Program Representative. The AKC Registered Handler of the Year honor was awarded to Frank Murphy twice! Sandy D’Andrea, AKC Field Director of Conformation, shared the following state- ments when the AKC announced Murphy’s new career: “Frank brings a broad back- ground as a breeder and exhibitor of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, expertise as an All-Breed Professional Handler, extensive hands-on experience in AKC events as an AKC Reg- istered Handler Program member since its inception, and an All-Breed club member, all of which will be valuable assets as an Executive Field Representative. The American Kennel Club is proud to welcome him to the staff.” As my friend, world-renowned shooting coach Dan Schindler, would say, it is time for Frank and Deb Murphy to “RESET, RECOVER, AND RELOAD to get ready for the New Year.” CONGRATULATIONS, FRANK!!! “Frank brings a broad
background as a breeder and exhibitor of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, expertise as an All-Breed Professional Handler, extensive hands-on experience in AKC events as an AKC Registered Handler Program member since its inception, and an All-Breed club member, all of
which will be valuable assets as an Executive Field Representative.”
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Congratulations... ...to all the Irish Red and White Setter owners, breeders and handlers for their accomplishments in the ring and in the field.
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We are excited for 2024!
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Fast Starts &
Finishing Big
A s the ball drops on December 31st of each year, people all over the world look forward to what they perceive as a clean slate. All types of resolutions are put in place. For some, it’s a new exercise and weight loss program, for others it’s revising their budgets or planning for a big trip or specific home updates, and hundreds of other things that many of us set out to achieve. In our sport, New Year’s Day is the start of another year for the ranking sys- tems. Breeders and Owner-Handlers, as well as Professional Handlers, begin to map out their path to achieving certain goals in the coming year. Breeders may be looking forward to a long-planned breeding taking place, and hopefully, giving them a new and improved prospect to continue their attempt at producing the best example of their breed. Or they may be trying to have one of their sires or dams achieve a top producer role within the breed. Every breeder defines success differently, so while one may be about getting as many pups as possible into great “show homes,” others breed for themselves and do their very best to place their puppies in the highly coveted “Forever Home.” Breeders con- tinue to be the backbone of our sport, as they supply the public as well as those in all the various forms of competition with the offspring that are the very founda- tion of our various competitions. Without the responsible breeder, where would we be? I shudder to think of those puppy mills that do no health, temperament, or other genetic testing, supplying the growing demand from the general public. With the ever-expanding National Owner-Handled Series, many exhibitors start to lay out a plan to achieve a national ranking in both the regular and the Owner-Handled standings for their breed. Many of our Owner-Handlers are truly invested in this program, and in today’s environment, clubs need to pay attention to the program and treat it as close to and as equal as possible with the regular Groups and Best in Show. Many breeders and owners use the services of the Professional Handlers. For those who have both a high-quality specimen and the financial resources, the New Year may be the start of a well-mapped plan to achieve a high ranking in both the Breed and All-Breed standings. Achieving high rankings is not an easy task, and depending upon the numbers and quality within each breed, achieving this type of success requires a lot of hard work and planning. The New Year is also a time when many who compete in performance events plan for the same types of success and rankings in each of their chosen areas. As you map out your plans for 2024, I wish you all success in the coming year. I look forward to seeing which dog will end the upcoming year as America’s Top Dog. NEW YEAR/OLD FACE IN A NEW JOB Congratulations to long-time Professional Handler Frank Murphy as he takes over for the retiring Mary Dukes as our newest AKC Field Rep. We wish Frank the best of luck in his new position and welcome Mary into the ranks of the Judging Community.
BY WALTER SOMMERFELT
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SAMOYED
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TSARSHADOW: Dawne Deeley/Doug Belter - tsarshadow@gmail.com KOROMANDEL: Jenny Shorer-Wheeler - Jenshorer@aol.com KYON: Karin Klouman - kklouman@kyonkennels.com
For generations our Norwegian Buhunds have proven to be consistently excellent in both breed type and genetic health. Our madate is simple....
“BREEDING THE BEST IS A MATTER OF HONOR. SHOWING THE BEST IS A MATTER OF PRIDE”
U.K/AMGRCH/MBIS CAN. CH. KYON’S BOLD NORSEMAN American Grand Champion U.K Champion Canadian Champion - 5 X Best In Show Winner First Male Buhund in North America to win a BIS (Ch. Vaulartun’s Tomba Kimura x Ch. Kyon’s Freidige Tora) Breeder: Karin Klouman - Kyon CKC Reg’d. Owner: Dawne Deeley IDAR THE START OF IT ALL
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NORWEGIAN BUHUND
AMGRCH/BPISS CAN.CH. KOROMANDEL'S GRAT KAOS
KAOS (AmGrChG. TsarShadow’s Ragnar Lodbrok x U.K. Ch. Maid of Copper for Koromandel) Breeder: Jenny Shorer-Wheeler Owner: Dawne Deeley Handler: Doug Belter AKC Reg’d
© STEVE BARKER
U.K. CH. MAIDOFCOPPER FOR KOROMANDEL JW Winner of 15 Breed Challenge Certificates and Junior Warrant 3 X Veteran Open show Group winner
PIIKA dam of Kaos; granddam of Trygve (MCH. Gnippagrottens’ QU x MCH. Cipacan Mila Magia WW ‘14) Owner/Handler: Jenny Shorer-Wheeler Breeder: Anna-Leena Laakso SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, JANUARY 2024 | 61
© JENNY SHORER-WHEELER
BIS/RBIS AMCHG TSARSHADOW’S RAGNAR LODBROK Owner and Breeder: Dawne Deeley Handler: Doug Belter AKC Reg’d RAGNAR ‘Ragnar’ is sired by Idar; his dam was MCH/BIS/RBIS Can. Ch. Kimura’s Karmen Ragnar was a four-time winner at the AKC National Three consecutive BOB wins at Westminster The first NB to be Group shortlisted there. He took back-to-back NBCA National specialties, and BOB at Morris & Essex
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NORWEGIAN BUHUND
TRYGVE AMCH. TSARSHADOW HE WHO DARES AKC Champion from the Junior Puppy Class BOB wins over Specials BOB NBCA Supported Entries
(Am. GrChG TsarShadow’s Ragnar Lodbrok x Am.GrCh/BPISS Can.Ch. Koromandel’s Grat Kaos) Breeders/Owners: Doug Belter and Dawne Deeley / TsarShadow AKC/CKC Reg'd
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3 dogs taken to
Specialty National and all 3 placed
Whoopie BISS OBIS Solow’s BC Whoopie Pie d’Aahroo Breeder Linda Cain/Cindy Hartman Owned and handled by Claire Stretch
“BISS was a lovely fourteen month bitch that demonstrates many of the qualities of this lovely breed” - Nick Frost
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BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE
Boo CH BIS(UKC) MBIOS MBIM Solow d’Aahroo Boogity Boogity CM4 TKI RI DCat CGC Placed 3rd at National Specialty in Open Bitches
Bred by Linda Cain/Cindy Hartman Owned and handled by Claire Stretch
Percy BIM BC Poursuite De La Lapin D’Aahroo BCat Placed 4th in Open Males National Specialty Bred by Beth Robinson and Kevin Robinson Owned and handled by Claire Stretch
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FAST STARTS & FINISHING BIG
FINISHING STRONG Part of achieving the goals we set at the beginning of the year coincides with the events of the last few weeks of each year, as major competitions with highly coveted points are sought out by those who are close to the top in achieving their goals. There are several show clusters, both old and new, that draw those large entries that people are looking for nearing the end of each year. CENTRAL OHIO: DAYTON, LIMA & SANDUSKY For as long as I can remember, one of the bigger year-end clus- ters has taken place in Columbus, Ohio. Both as an exhibitor and a judge, I have attended these shows for over 40 years and 2023 was no different. The circuit takes place near the middle of November and has drawn entries from well over 1500 dogs to as many as 2500 on many occasions. These shows are held at the Ohio State Fair- grounds and are known for large entries in numerous breeds along with specialties that take place in a great building with very large rings, great lighting, and plenty of grooming. Show Chairs, Rhonda Davis (Sandusky), Vicki Seiler-Cush- man (Dayton), Deenie Morris (Lima), and Kathy Caton-Musto (Central Ohio), along with Nina Fetter whose late parents, Bob and Ellen, were the glue of the cluster for years, all continue to work together to provide a great circuit. In our world today, having four clubs working in unity is rare and these four do a great job. GREATER CLARK COUNTY Celebrating their 50th year at the start of December was the Greater Clark County Kennel Club. I have had the privilege to judge these shows on numerous occasions going back to when they held their shows as the outdoor Brush Prairie Circuit. Karen Burgess and all of her volunteers plan all year to put together two back-to-back festive weekends of competition for the folks in the Pacific Northwest. In the past, the first weekend was a dedicated ALL PERFORMANCE weekend where the entries were always huge. The following weekend was dedicated to the Confor- mation side, also with large entries. Because of the great distance from Oregon and Washington to Orlando, Florida, it was decided to swap the weekends around, with the Conformation shows being held on the first weekend so that handlers and exhibitors could still make the trip to sunny Florida for the great end of the year shows held there. Karen and the crew at Greater Clark County always go above and beyond as they work hard to not only put on a great show but also make it a festive occasion to kick off the Christmas Season.
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Juno Thank you Judge kimberly norTon for finding our girl aT The SoCal WhippeT aSSoCiaTion SpeCialTy new champion Ch. aperTure Champagne Supernova
Find Juno and Audrey in the Specials ring starting in 2024
Owned by audrey boyer, Che rivera, and Julie poole Bred by Julie poole
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WHIPPET
FAST STARTS & FINISHING BIG
First, the judges stay at the rustic Heathman Lodge where, when you walk into the lobby, you are greeted by a giant Santa, a Christmas Tree, and a wonderful feeling of being in a lodge at the North Pole. The spacious, rustic rooms and fantastic restaurant are much appreciated by the judges. The shows are held at the Clark County Event Center in Ridge- field, Washington, and it is without a doubt one of the nicest facili- ties for a dog show. It is modern with lots of space, large rings, and great lighting. There are Specialties and Group shows on Thursday followed by the three all-breeds on the weekend. The club goes all out for the Christmas Season. They hold an ugly sweater contest on Saturday, and this year following Best in Show, they also had a live band, with cake and a cash bar for judges and exhibitors. With entries in the 1300-1500 range and a 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy entry in the range of 75 dogs each day, it was a fantastic weekend. Many exhibitors and judges embrace the theme and sport a festive Christmas look in various costumes, sweaters, dresses, and themed sports coats and suits. The festive environment makes for a very fun weekend for all. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, this
together with Michael Canalizo and the AKC/Royal Canin show to provide the best for all the exhibitors. The entries in Orlando continue to climb every year. It also seems that with the recent events causing the traditional Westmin- ster Weekend in February to be moved to a later date, many are now choosing to use the AKC shows as the show where many of the dogs being campaigned are retiring. The Orlando shows should be on everyone’s bucket list as they offer so many things to go along with great competition and huge entries. It is probably the only show in America with so many of the top dogs, partly because they are not limited in the number of dogs in competition. AKC BREEDER OF THE YEAR Every year, the AKC recognizes outstanding Breeders in each of the seven Groups, with one of them being awarded the coveted title of “Breeder of the Year.” This year’s winners of the award were Luke and Diane Ehricht for their many years of breeding top-winning Shih Tzu. Luke and Diane are so deserving of the award as they are not only great breeders but also great ambassadors for our sport as both Breeders and Professional Handlers. They are always willing to help the novice as well as displaying great sportsmanship. Not only did Luke and Diane win the Breeder of the Year award, their homebred Ch. Hallmark Jolei Out Of This World fin- ished the year as the Number One Dog All-Breeds for 2023. Achieving one of these awards is amazing but to achieve them both is a true testament to Luke and Diane and their dedication to our sport. A huge congratulations to both of them. 2024 Well, the new year is here. What are your goals? What is on your list of hopes and dreams? I wish all of you good health and great success in whatever your plans.
circuit should be in your plans for December. ORLANDO & THE OTHER CIRCUITS
Many people look forward to the year-end AKC/Royal Canin shows as the last show weekend of the year. However, leading up to Orlando, there are now several other circuits being held, with those large end-of-the-year entries and the race for a top dog finish. New circuits in Perry, Georgia, and a few other places also provide for the lead-up to the Big Finish. The end of the year in Orlando is one of my favorite shows both as an exhibitor as well as a judge. Linda Rowell heads up the cluster of shows before the AKC weekend. The Space Coast Kennel Club, Central Florida, and Brevard Kennel Clubs all work so well
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Proprioception
HOW TO HONE YOUR DOG’S BODY AWARENESS
BY CHRIS ZINK DVM PHD DACVP DACVSMR CCRT CVSMT CVA
P roprio—what? Proprioception is from the Latin proprius , meaning “one’s own,” and capere , meaning to grasp. Thus, proprioception means to grasp one’s own position in space, including the position of the limbs in relation to each other and the body as a whole. Proprioception is how a baseball player hits a 3-inch ball going 95 mph with a 2-1/2-inch bat. It’s how your Agility dog flies over the dog walk, placing its feet in exactly the right spots on a narrow board. Check out the dog in the image below; the dog’s right rear foot has about one inch to spare! Propriocep- tion is how your athletic dog snags a thrown ball in mid-air and lands running. It’s responsible for your dog’s paw-eye and mouth-eye coordination. A well- tuned proprioceptive system will prevent your dog from making one or many missteps that could lead to a catastrophic injury.
“...proprioception means to grasp one’s own posi- tion in space, includ- ing the position of the limbs in relation to each other and the body as a whole.”
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MINIATURE SCHNAUZERS
PROPRIOCEPTION
A BALANCING ACT Proprioception is so important that EVERY living thing has a proprioceptive system—mammals, birds, reptiles, and even insects. In fact, even plants have proprioception. It is how flowers know to lean towards the sun for optimal energy production. Your dog’s proprioceptive system is like a body-wide GPS sys- tem. Just as your cell phone can tell others where you are on the map, there are billions of sensors, called proprioceptors , throughout your dog’s body that constantly deliver neurological messages that tell your dog’s brain where the parts of its body are. As your dog moves, proprioceptors send messages that contain information about the exact positions of all parts of the body, how fast and in which directions those body parts are moving, and how much load they are bearing so that instantaneous corrections can be made. So, if your dashing dog makes an error in foot placement, the proprioception system instantaneously tries to correct it. You can see why this system is so important in injury prevention! Most of us are familiar with the sensory and motor components of the nervous system, which control the senses, like sight and hearing, and movement. But did you know that proprioception is a third component of the nervous system, with its own nerves and pathways in the spinal cord? That’s how important it is! The following table lists examples of canine activities that get a major assist from proprioception:
EXERCISES TO HONE PROPRIOCEPTION All types of exercise give the proprioceptive system a workout. However, specific exercises should also be used to really polish and strengthen those pathways. Here are some: • Ladder Work: Have your dog step VERY SLOWLY through a ladder placed on the ground, first forward and then forward followed by backward, giving treats when they successfully avoid touching the rungs or sides. Make sure you use a lad- der, not just cavaletti poles, because your dog needs to know where the sides of its feet are, not just the front and back. • Adventure Walks: One of the best ways to tune up proprio- ception is to take your dog for off-leash hikes/walks over natural terrain—woods, washes, fields, etc. All of your dog’s joyful movements over different surfaces work wonders for body awareness. • Spinning: Have your dog spin to the right and left, two to three times in the same direction each time. Do this over various changes in the ground such as grass, gravel, hard top, sand, etc. Then put a few obstacles in the way, such as toys, balls, bottles, and ground poles for your dog to avoid stepping on. Interestingly, chiropractic is specifically designed to hone pro- prioception, so getting regular adjustments should be a part of every active dog’s maintenance routine. JUST DO IT! Hopefully you realize the importance of the proprioceptive system for improving your dog’s ability to experience a full and active life while reducing the likelihood of musculoskeletal injury. Surprisingly, few people add proprioceptive exercises to their dogs’ fitness regimens. That might be because these exercises seem… well… too simple. They don’t seem to get the dog panting or tire them out, so sometimes people believe they aren’t that important. But in fact, unseen neurological changes are taking place when your dog executes these exercises. Keeping your dog’s proprioceptive system honed might be the most important thing you can do to reduce the risk of injuries, with all of their associated costs, downtime, and heartache. In addition, the scientific evidence suggests that proprioceptive exer- cises are one of the best ways to increase your dog’s health span— the length of time your dog is healthy and active—and who doesn’t want that? So, just do it. Only 10 minutes twice a week and you’re good to go! “Proprioception is so important that EVERY living thing has a proprioceptive system—mammals, birds, reptiles, and even insects.”
LOSING IT Unfortunately, “use it or lose it” seems to be the motto of the neurological system. Despite our best intentions, there are times when the proprioception system can go into decline. Here are some examples: • When your dog is injured and has to spend weeks or months with minimal exercise. This is one reason why a slow return to activity is recommended. • When your dog is tired, proprioception is temporarily impaired. This is why exercising your dog to exhaustion greatly increases the risk of injuries. • As your dog ages, the proprioceptive system starts to lose its polish. However, we know from studies of elderly and frail people that strength and balance training help to slow that process and reduce the risk of injuries.
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GIANT SCHNAUZER
“Defining the Breed Standard” The Standard Schnauzer is a robust, heavy-set dog, sturdily built with good muscle and plenty of bone; square-built in proportion of body length to height. His rugged build and dense harsh coat are accentuated by the hallmark of the breed, the arched eyebrows and the bristly mustache and whiskers.
2023 STANDARD SCHNAUZER CLUB OF AMERICA NATIONAL SPECIALTY BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX WINNER GROUP WINNING MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNING
WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK ALL THE JUDGES WHO HAVE RECOGNIZED KODI’S FINE TYPE AND QUALITY, AND TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE WHAT 2024 WILL BRING.
EXCLUSIVELY PRESENTED BY JOSEPH WASHNESKY
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STANDARD SCHNAUZER
OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO ALL THE JUDGES WHO HAVE AWARDED PEARL.
NOHS RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNING MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING NOHS SILVER RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNING #8 FINALIST IN RIDGEBACKS * *AKC NOHS STATS 2023
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
Owned, bred, and exclusively handled by Deborah Ahern-Ridlon Adwera Rhodesian Ridgebacks lionhounds@adweraridgebacks.com
BRONZE GRAND CHAMPION ADWERA’S ATLANTIC PEARL OF SHABANI JC CGC GCHB Shabani’s Ringwraith x Adwera’s Sage of RidgeKrest JC SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, JANUARY 2024 | 77
THE BUBBLE
KENNELS, COSTS & CREDIT REPORTS
BY STEPHANIE HUNT-CROWLEY
L ooking back at the past year, we have seen things get pretty much back to normal after the COVID years. I say “pretty much” because there is probably no way to get back to where it was before. Some things have changed— and not all necessarily for the better. It has become increasingly difficult for owners and breeders to get veterinary attention on short notice, and emergency clinics are tighter than they used to be, with many refusing to perform an emergency C-section without also performing a spay. I hope these problems can be resolved in the coming year. The differences in attitudes that are now paramount and which affect every aspect of dog breeding, showing, and ownership, not just since COVID but over the whole of the last 50 to 75 years, are striking. This has been reflected in the drop in AKC registrations, litters born, and purebred dog ownership. I have covered most of these in the past year already, but when you look further back at the 20th century and the changes from how things were then and how they are now, these decreases have not been helping. I have been thinking a lot about the words that we use, and not just words like “fur baby” and “pet parent” but the broader terms which affect the opinions of people in general. Let’s take the word “kennel.” Fifty years ago, a dog kennel could have been a wooden doghouse like the one in the Snoopy cartoon, out at the end of the garden in a backyard, or it could also have been a boarding ken- nel, set up with divided pens for each dog, or a family of dogs kept for showing or breeding and sharing a bloodline. The latter could have lived in the house or there may have been a kennel building, from the humble to the luxurious. Today when we refer to the great
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