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Thank you to judge Nathaniel Horn for Sloane's 100th Group Win
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SPANIEL (IRISH WATER)
#One #One SPORTING DOG FOR 2022 *
IRISH WATER SPANIEL ALL BREEDS * 2023
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BRIARD
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NUMBER 1 ALL BREED 2022
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OWNED BY SHERYL FULLER, CHERYL SHORT MD AND CAROLYN MULLEN
PRESENTED BY NANCY JANE PINCUS PHA
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20 Top French bulldog 2022 *
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FRENCH BULLDOG
GCHB Fleetfire Nova Heart Loki of Mischief
Breeders/Owners: Mary Schroeder and Ivanowa Oran
Handlers: Alvin (BEEP) Lee Jr. and Shari Lee
Handle with Care, LLC
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BASSET HOUND
M addie
GCHP Topsfield-Sanchu Poppycock x GCH Coverhill-Topsfield All In The Family of Sanchu OUR APPRECIATION TO JUDGES CAMILLE MCARDLE PILGRIM BHCA SPECIALTY & SYLVIE MCGEE (BHCA REGIONAL) Reserve Best In Show Winning, Multiple Group Winning & Multiple MBISS Winning
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SCOTTISH TERRIER
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MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING AND PLACING
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TIBETAN SPANIEL
SpeakEr MBIS MBISS MRBS GCHG LANTANA’S TIME TO TALK AT BRADMAR CGC
Owned by BARBARA EYMARD, MELINDA MARLER & SABRINA HEWITT
Bred by CAROLE ZIERIS
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NBISS GCH CH SHOMBERG’S ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN 2021 GSPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY CHAMPION GCH CH MI KARMA N SANDY CREEK ONE MAN BAND (BOWIE) CD BN RE JH DM DS CGC X CH SHOMBERG’S TOOMARVELOUS FOR WORDS (KEELY) RM SH GSPCA VC CGC
THANK YOU JUDGE MR. KENNETH E. BERG
OWNERS: EVAN TZANIS & DR. NIA TATSIS BREEDERS: KAHLA ENNIS, SHARON DATTILIO, TINA M. CRAIG & BRENDA MAHONEY
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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)
HANDLER: JOANNE THIBAULT
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SETTING THE
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SLOUGHI
CHAMPION ALMABOUBIN AAFIQ INT. CH AND AM. CH QALB ELASSAD BAGIR EL QAMAR X CH KAMEA MAHANAJIM
BRED BY NANCY LOVELADY
OWNED & LOVED BY KIM BROWN AND NANCY LOVELADY
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GCHG SHIRA YURI AMYTHEST IRIS
MULTIPLE GROUP WINS AND PLACEMENTS BEST OPPOSITE SEX AKC NATIONAL MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY
BICHON BREED * NUMBER ONE
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Bred & Owned by JANET HARTMANN, jyhartmann@hotmail.com Handled by OSCAR QUIROS
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MBISS WINNING | SILVER GRAND CHAMPION BCAT, IT, FDC CH LORIEN THE PORTRAIT
Judging OES is like judging with eyes on your fingertips. These ladies loved what their fingers showed them. It’s all about what is under the coat. WATCH FOR RALPH AT NORTHWEST SHOWS Thank you Judges Leslie Hiltz of OESC of Greater Seattle and Regina Lee Bryant of Greater Portland OESC
Bred & Owned by Linda Barchenger & Ronald Randall , Co-Bred by Dianne Rowland , Shown by Breeder Lita Long
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OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG
contents CONTRIBUTORS
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136 140 146 148 154 186
Interview with Janet York ALLAN REZNIK
Doing It All SANDY MCMILLAN
Form Follows Function STEPHANIE SEABROOK HEDGEPATH
Outside the Bubble STEPHANIE HUNT-CROWLEY
Lake Erie’s Hidden Gem WALTER SOMMERFELT
Exploring Genetic Causes of Glaucoma in the American Cocker Spaniel SHARON M. ALBRIGHT, DVM, CCRT How to Make Your Dog Live Longer DR. CHRIS ZINK
102 112 126 132
A Junior’s Journal AVERI GRIER
Lines From Linda LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR
A Junior’s Journal BRYANT JANETZKE
A Secondhand Dog RICHARD REYNOLDS
Show Chairs Never Sit BARBARA ROBINSON
Understanding How Dogs Talk BARBARA (BJ) ANDREWS
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
contents FEATURES
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The Schipperke VARIOUS GUESTS
RING-READY
The Irish Setter VARIOUS GUESTS
177 180 183 184
The Eight Most Frequent (and Easily Fixed) Errors I See in the Ring LEE WHITTIER
The West Highland White Terrier VARIOUS GUESTS
What Are Words For? DAN SAYERS
The Sporting Group VARIOUS GUESTS
Owner Handler Interview DAWN JOHNSON
The Affenpinscher VARIOUS GUESTS
Owner Handler Interview TRACY KAECKER
The Tibetan Mastiff VARIOUS GUESTS
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen VARIOUS GUESTS
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Upcoming Features
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi VARIOUS GUESTS
Index to Advertisers
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Mrs. Cindy C. Lane, Mr. Robert E. Hutton, Mrs. Sue Bownds and Mr. Terry Stacy
Breeder Owner Handler - Niki Higgins
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CAIRN TERRIER
Janet York
PICCADIL CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS
BREEDER INTERVIEW BY ALLAN REZNIK
Where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Manhattan, with most vacations spent in Charlottesville, Virginia. Do you come from a doggie family? And if not, how did the interest in breeding and showing purebred dogs begin? As a family we always had one dog growing up, but my interest in breeding and show- ing began in 1983 when I found The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds . We had always had Cocker Spaniels, so I loved the spaniel temperament. For my first dog, I was looking for a spaniel that would be good for bird hunting, small enough to fit in a Sherpa bag, and get along with kids and cats. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel fit the bill and I found my first one in England, at Peggy Talbot’s Maxholt Kennel. That first Cavalier, Piccadilly, began my lifelong passion for the breed. My kennel name of Piccadil is a tribute to him. Who were your mentors in the sport? Please elaborate on their influence. I did extensive reading and research, but at the time I got Piccadilly, the Cavalier had not yet been accepted into the AKC Toy Group. There was an original Cavalier Club, that still exists today, the CKCSC-USA. The club held monthly specialty shows that I was able to attend. It was there that I met so many helpful exhibitors, breeders, and judges; too many to name them all. I also spent a week in England, a trip that included attending Crufts, and met many breeders at their kennels who taught me so much about the breed. The Piccadil Cavaliers are widely known, highly successful competing in multiple disciplines, and well respected. What breeding philosophies do you adhere to? I breed for show conformation, temperament, and good health. I breed for healthy dogs that meet the breed standard and exude the outgoing, happy temperament that the Cavalier is known for. Once I have a litter on the ground, I watch the puppies grow up until they are
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GLEN LEJESKI, ZELL VON POHLMAN, KEIKO SHIMIZU (CIDNEY’S FIRST TIME IN THE RING AT 6 MONTHS AT THE SCCC SPECIALTY, A 5 POINT MAJOR), CAROLINE ALEXANDER, RICHARD MILLER, MR. TIMOTHY CATTERSON, RAY FILBURN, DR. IOIA, JOHN WADE, DENNY MOUNCE, MRS. VICKI L. ABBOTT, & MR. JOE C. WALTON
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CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT)
BIS BISS GCHS BK’S CONEMARA EL CID SMOOTH COAT CHIHUAHUA * CIDNEY #1
OWNERS & BREEDERS: BARBARA K. (KATHY) SMITH & CONNI M. ROBINSON
*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 1/31/23
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S I NCERE THANK YOU TO ALL THE JUDGES WHO HAVE AWARDED P I PER ’ S QUAL I TY.
MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNER MULTIPLE RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNER MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER MULTIPLE NOHS BEST IN SHOW WINNER MULTIPLE RESERVE NOHS BEST IN SHOW WINNER
BRED/OWNED BY: Phyllis Portera & Greg Rodgers
HANDLED BY: Greg Rodgers
Sire: Crosscity’s Lone Ranger | Dam: BISS GCH CH Unforgetabull Cream Elclair BULLDOG
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GOLD GRAND CHAMPION PAINTABULL I’M THE PIED PIPER
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GCHB CEDAR KEY ANOTHER ROUND OF CHAUCER
BREEDER/OWNERS: KARA HITE & LEILANI AYALA-VILLORENTE CEDARKEYBEAGLES@GMAIL.COM 434-770-2802 THANK YOU JUDGE MARJORIE MARTORELLA
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INTERVIEW: JANET YORK, PICCADIL CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS
four months old. In that time frame, I determine where each puppy should be placed. Some go to performance homes; these are the most outgoing puppies, and will go on to do Agility, Obedience, Rally, and Scent Work. Other puppies are more laid back, mak- ing them perfect as family pets. Many of my pet owners go on to do therapy work in hospitals and nursing homes. My bitches are retired from breeding after no more than three litters. I then send some to their “furever” homes if they are best suited to be family pets, while others continue with me in the performance ring. For example, just last week I placed one of my favorite bitches, Blondie, who was BOS at the Westminster Kennel Club show in 2021. She is now living with two older Cavaliers at Green Chimneys farm in Brewster, New York, where she will be bringing joy to special needs children. How many Cavaliers do you typically house? Tell us about your current facilities and how the dogs are maintained. I have two locations where my dogs live. In my apartment here in NYC, I house seven to nine dogs, including bitches that I am currently showing. When my bitches go into heat, they go to my country house in Pound Ridge, New York. When a bitch is in whelp and ready to deliver within a week, she goes to my Dog Nanny, Kathleen Malone, who whelps the litter and keeps them for nine weeks. At nine weeks they get their first vaccine, and then come to my apartment and live in a special area away from the other dogs. It is during this time, from nine to 16 weeks, that I train them in basic obedience, with lots of fun activities on various exercise equipment and challenging puzzles. When they go to their new homes, they are already trained on the lead, basically house-trained, and know the hand commands for down, sit, come, and heel. My older dogs can freely roam in the kennel area of my apartment and are crated at night, except for the few that go to bed with me.
left: Corneel strikes a pose. right: Corneel, my perfect poser.
left: Pip Pip Hooray. right: Pippin in preparation to dance to the Olympic theme.
Who were/are some of your most significant dogs, both in the whelping box and in the show ring? Some of the most significant dogs that I imported in the past were Piccadilly, Corneel, Pippin, Fredrik, and Mondrian. The dogs that I have bred that have been very successful are Twist, Bravo, Catcher, and Treasure. Piccadilly: My first and forever love, who was the most titled Cavalier of his time, excelled in the show, obedience, and agility rings. He was also one of the first dogs ever to compete in canine freestyle and he was exhibited throughout the country to the theme of Handel’s “Water Music.” He was a wonder and he left the crowds crying with joy when he performed. Corneel: Corneel was my first imported dog from Hans Boe- laars of the Netherlands. He arrived in 1995 and then, in 1996, when Cavaliers were admitted into the AKC Toy Group, he became my first Special. He was amazing, both in the show and performance rings. He gave me my FIRST Best in Show, and then three more! The first was under judge Arlene Czech at a show in Virginia in 1999, and I won over a top handler who is now a judge whom I continue to show under today. On one special day at the Eastern Dog Club show in Boston, Corneel was in the Agility ring at 7am and was successful, then he went on to Novice Obedience and qualified, and finally on to the Breed and Group rings under Michele Billings who gave him the Breed and a Group 1. The BIS
Piccadilly, my first love.
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BERGAMASCO SHEEPDOG
GCH LORIANA DI VALLE SCRIVIA
2022 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BEST OF BREED WINNER & NOHS BEST OF BREED WINNER THANK YOU JUDGES MR. DAVID J. KIRKLAND AND MRS. DANELLE BROWN
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GCH REGALE’S CASINO ROYAL DEFINITELY A WINNER ROULETTE
GCH REGALE’S RIGHT ON TIME ROLEX
# 2
**AKC breed stats as of 8/31/22 BEAUCERON BREED **
© ROBERTS PHOTOS
BEST IN SWEEPSTAKES AT THE BEAUCERON NATIONAL SPECIALTY GROUP 3 UNDER JUDGE MRS. DANELLE BROWN BEST JUNIOR HANDLER WITH HER TEAMMATE, CARMEN WILLARD
CHAMPION AT 8 MONTHS FROM BRED-BY CLASS GROUP 3 AT 10 MONTHS OF AGE UNDER JUDGE MR. AL BIANCHI GRAND CHAMPION BEFORE HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY, FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER GROUP 3 UNDER JUDGE MRS. SULIE GREENDALE-PAVEZA 2022 WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB SELECT DOG WINNER IN HIS FIRST WKC SHOW
OWNED BY KAREN MULLER, TONY CARTER & CARMEN WILLARD PRESENTED BY AMIE MCLAUGHLIN & CARMEN WILLARD BRED BY KAREN MULLER
OWNED, SHOWN & BRED BY KAREN MULLER
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BEAUCERON
FCI International Champion | Puerto Rican Grand Champion | Latin American Champion | Pan American Champion | Canadian Champion MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW, MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW & MULTIPLE RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNING
GCHP MAITRISE DU CHATEAU ROCHER CGCA TKA RATN TT CA RN CGCU
THE FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE BEAUCERON TO EARN BIS, RBIS & GRAND CHAMPION GOLD, AND NOW THE ONLY BEAUCERON EVER TO ACHIEVE PLATINUM !
Going back to Cape Cod, where it all began!
2018 National Specialty Thank You Judge Mrs. Murrel Purkhiser 2019 National Specialty Thank You Judge Ms. Joyce Vanek 2021 National Specialty Thank You Judge Mr. James S. Albrecht
2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 *AKC stats as of 8/31/22 BREED * & ALL BREED * # 1
4 X WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB WINNER
3 X NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNER
PRESENTED BY TONY CARTER AND AMIE MCLAUGHLIN BRED BY KARLA DAVIS OWNED BY KAREN MULLER Maîtrise is likened to a fine wine, just getting better with age, which is why it will be hard to retire her this year. She has accomplished so much. She had an awesome litter, one dog nicer than the next. Two have gone on to Grand Champion at a young age. Maîtrise is an awesome mom, and we are looking forward to her next and last litter making room for the legacy to continue, Gideon (Sire), Maîtrise, Rolex, Roulette and beyond...
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PHARAOH HOUND BREED & ALL BREED * #1 TWO TIME NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNER 2021 & 2022 NUMBER ONE DOG BREED AND ALL BREED 2021 & 2022**
OWNERS: ROBERT NEWMAN, STACY THRELFALL, KENDRA WILLIAMS AND DOMINIC PALLESCHI CAROTA BREEDERS: DOMINIC PALLESCHI CAROTA, LUCIANE TERRA, ANDRE MAGNI, KENDRA WILLIAMS AND LAURA HUGHES
CHIC #:169751
*AKC STATS AS OF 2/28/23
**AKC STATS 2021, 2022
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PHARAOH HOUND
GCHS HALLAM DESERT PHOENIX BAKHU’S MAX ONE IN A MILLION
PROFESSIONALLY HANDLED BY: STACY AND EVAN THRELFALL
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*AKC NOHS STATS AS OF 2/18/23 OWNER HANDLED *
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INTERVIEW: JANET YORK, PICCADIL CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS
ring was the only ring where we did not succeed. What a huge year 1999 was for Corneel, earning all four of his BIS wins. (I cannot find the stats for the years Corneel was being shown. I think he was No. 1 for either one or two years.) Pippin: Pippin was my second imported dog from Hans, and he was ranked No. 1 in 2002 in AKC with two BIS and multiple Specialty wins. He excelled in the agility ring, and became my second freestyle dog. We were slated to go to the huge Netherlands show in November 2002 and exhibit using the Olympic Theme, but unfortunately, Pippin hurt his leg and we were unable to go. Fredrik: Fredrik, my third imported tricolor from Hans, was one of my sweetest dogs. He never made it to No. 1, but in 2005 he ranked No. 2 in AKC, with three BIS and multiple Specialty wins in his career. Fredrik could do anything and everything that I asked of him, and he was my constant companion. He had the softest expression and kids adored him, a trait he passed on to his many offspring, one of whom is my Bravo. Mondrian: Mondrian was my fourth imported dog from Hans and my most successful in the breed ring. Mondrian, during the years of 2008, 2009, and 2010, was ranked No. 1 in AKC. He racked up 15 BIS wins which, to this day, remains the record for the most BIS wins achieved by a Cavalier. He won BOB at the Westminster Kennel Club show in 2006 and 2010, and to cap it off he won the AKC Cavalier National Specialty in 2010 under judge Ms. Sandra Goose Allen. During his prestigious career he also took home many Specialty wins as well as performance titles.
left: Fredrik, my artiste, right: Fredrik, For Your Eyes Only
Twist: After Mondrian, Hans in the Netherlands began an interest in Chihuahuas and a renewed interest in Dachshunds. At this time, I began my own breeding program in a serious man- ner. My first successful champion dog of my breeding was Twist, reaching No. 3 in AKC in the years of 2013, 2014, and 2015. He was my first Blenheim Special and his most important win came at a Regional Specialty, after our Cavalier National in 2013. The breeder-judge was Ms. Annette Jones from the UK. This was an exciting win for me, especially because I bred him. Bravo: Bravo, my sweet boy and the son of Fredrik, is an AKC champion but his expertise has always been in the agility ring! He earned the invitation to participate in both Westminster Ken- nel Club agility trials in 2021 and 2022 at the Lyndhurst site. It was such fun to be there and to cheer him on with my friend Teri Nolan at the helm. Bravo went on to earn a MACH 1 and 2 before retiring at the age of 10. He now lives a luxurious life in my Pound Ridge home. Catcher: Catchy, my tri boy, is amazing! Kids simply adore him and he never misses a chance to cover everybody in kisses. His love outside of the show ring was, and still is, Rally. Originally, he ended with an RAE 2, the highest level at that time. Now that there is a Masters Class added, he is back pursuing a RACH at almost 10 years old. In the conformation ring between the years of 2015 to 2019, he ranked No. 4 twice. He was a favorite in the Owner-Handled ring and in 2017 he ranked No. 1 of all breeds in Owner-Handled. This was a major feat for us as a team, and a very exciting moment in my show career. I have always known that Catcher has a phenomenal nose and now this past year he has taken up Scent Work where he excels in all five elements. The elements are container, exterior, interior, buried, and handler discrimination. I’m about to run off to class right now with him and the next generation of nosers, but, if I were still bird hunting, he would be following in Piccadilly’s pawsteps. Treasure: Treasure is my present homebred, still in the breed ring and, like his ancestors before him, is at the Platinum Grand Champion level. He loves the show ring and your lap, preferably with the television on for him to watch while he rests like the prince he is. I have recently introduced him to the Scent Work world, and he is taking to it like a fly to honey. To be continued…
Mondo Man Book
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BROOKLYN GCH SOUTHERN THE GOOD IN GOODBYE
2021 APC Best in Futurity Multiple Group Placing Award of Merit WKC 2022
TOP 20 All Systems 2022 * in very limited showing
*all systems 2022
Looking forward to an exciting 2023!
Owners: Stephen Vaughan, Kathe Vaughan, Lydia Frey & Tina McDonnell Breeders: Lydia Frey & Tina McDonnell Presented by: Cheyenne Tippens
Thank you Judges Ms. Gloria Kerr & Mr. Michael Canalizo
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POINTER
and only AKC Champion among all breeds to earn a Master Hunter and AKC Scent Work Detective title 1 st
1st of only two dogs in the world, of any breed, to have a MH and SWD 1st & only Double Master in the Clumber Spaniel breed
Expertly presented by Laura King under whom Jackson ranked in the breed’s top 10 and 20 for all of 2016 with less than 5 showings. https://oatlands.us/jackson/
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SPANIEL (CLUMBER)
The most performance titled Clumber Spaniel ever- with more breed firsts than
any Clumber Spaniel in the breed’s history.
CH CEARIG MILLSTREAM TAKE KOMMAND MH, SHA, WD, SWM, SCME, RATN, CGC, NW3, NW3-E, SWD, NW3-I, JH, NW3-V
Bred by the late Judy Rickey (Cearig) and Catherine Mills (Millstream). Owned by R. Tamara de Silva and Shelley A. Miller
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and only Clumber Spaniel in breed history to achieve an AKC Therapy Dog Excellent title-making over 225 certified hospital visits 1 st
Once in a while a dog comes along just to raise the bar, and demonstrate the brilliance of proven performance at its highest level.
1st female Clumber to earn an AKC Senior Hunter Advanced with Master Hunter passes 1st Clumber Spaniel to earn an Excellent Elite title in AKC Scentwork; 1st female Clumber to earn an NACSW NW1 title.
Owned by R. Tamara de Silva and Shelley A. Miller https://oatlands.us/star/
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SPANIEL (CLUMBER)
Uncompromising intelligence, athleticism, drive, and moderation -The Game Changer
CEARIG MILLSTREAM TAKE KOVER JH, SHA, WD, RATO, CGCA, TDI, SWE, SCEE, SCM, SEM, SBM, THDX, TKN, NW1, ORT
Bred by the late Judy Rickey (Cearig) and Catherine Mills (Millstream)
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INTERVIEW: JANET YORK, PICCADIL CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIELS
You have always competed in disciplines beyond conformation. Why do you feel that’s important? Yes, I do compete in multiple disciplines beyond conforma- tion as you have seen above. I do this because I love the team- work that occurs when working with my dogs, and I believe that dogs need a job to keep their minds active and healthy. They learn their boundaries through their performance training, and I cannot express how happy they are in these venues. In short, a trained dog is a happy dog. Please comment positively on your breed’s present condition and what trends might bear watching. On a positive note, I think the Cavalier is becoming healthier due to responsible breeders testing for heart, eyes, hips, patellas, and screening for Syringomyelia (SM). We are also not breeding until our dogs and bitches are two years old, and I think this has made a big difference in the longevity of our Cavaliers. The first trend that bears watching is temperament. We are seeing some shy, skittish, and sometimes aggressive Cavaliers. We do not want this in our breed. Another trend to watch is structure. The Cavalier is supposed to have reach and drive. I am seeing too many with straight shoulders, unable to reach, and poor rears which inhibit their drive from behind. A third trend that bears watching is the shortening of their legs. Some have become so short that I have heard people calling them “Cavadachs,” making comparisons to the Dachshund. The Cavalier is supposed to be slightly longer than tall. In some instances, we are not seeing that now.
Catcher on the run
The sport has changed greatly since you first began as an exhibitor and then breeder. What are your thoughts on the state of the fancy and the declining number of breeders? How do we encourage newcomers to join us and remain in the sport? As mentioned above, I see good and bad things happening in our breed. Adding to this, the Cavalier has unfortunately become a favorite of the puppy mills. Our rescue organizations with each club are struggling to keep up with the increased influx of Cava- liers that need help both behaviorally and physically. In encourag- ing newcomers to the breed, I ask all my buyers to research the ACKCSC and the CKCSC-USA clubs. I want them to attend con- formation and performance events, and explore the various edu- cational resources that both clubs offer. When I sell my Cavaliers to families with children, I try to get the kids interested in Junior Handling and I personally help them along the way. I think this is the best way of continuing the love of the sport. Where do you see your breeding program in the next decade or two? Well, I am not getting any younger, so I don’t anticipate per- sonally continuing my breeding program into the far future. I am looking for the right person to whom I can hand over the reins when I feel the time is right. Finally, tell us a little about Janet outside of dogs... your profession, your hobbies. I love being with my children. I love going to the theater. I love to travel to new places near and far. I’m a bit of an explorer at heart. I’m an avid reader, and perhaps there is another children’s book to write on my bucket list. I am sad to say I can no longer sculpt due to arthritis in both of my thumbs. I am now retired from my prac- tice as a marriage, family, and sex therapist. For fun, when people ask me for help, as a therapist, I tell them, “I’ve given up sex… and gone to the dogs.”
Treasure on the lookout
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MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING
MBISS GCHB CH TESSIER WYNTUK RED-E TO REIGN
# 1 ALL
BREED *
Another Group 1 Renaissance Cluster Madison, Wisconsin FLASH
Owned by MARILYN SOLVASON MARIBLU SANDY MESMER TESSIER ANGELA SMITH-TILOT BLACKRANGE Handled by ANGELA SMITH, Saginaw Michigan Bred by
SANDY MESMER & KAREN HUEY
CHIC #164841
*AKC All Breed stats as of 1/31/23 Photo by Alyssa Jasiszak
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SILKY TERRIER
TOP 20 WINNER CKCSC, USA #1 CKCS NOHS *** #2 CKCSC, USA BITCH ** #3 AKC CKCS BITCH, BREED * #4 CKCSC, USA OVERALL ** MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW NOHS
2022 AKC National Championship BEST OF BREED & BEST BRED BY Thank you Jamie Hubbard for this prestigious win
Our sincerest appreciation and thank you to all judges who have awarded Halle’s fine type and quality. We are looking forward to showing at ACKCSC National and Westminster Kennel Club.
Kelly Fadel • Breeder/Owner/Handler • Austin, TX • CrownHeir@austin.rr.com
*AKC Year End 12/31/2022
**CKCSC, USA Year End 12/31/2022
***AKC 9/21/2022 thru 1/26/2023
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CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL
Halle # 1 RBIS MBISS CKCSC, USA CH GCH CROWNHEIR HALLELUJAH AKC CKCS Bitch All Breed *
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Form Follows FUNCTION BY STEPHANIE SEABROOK HEDGEPATH
TOES UP!
I n a previous article on the foot of the dog, I wrote about the adage: “No hoof, no horse,” common in the 18th cen- tury in North America, which speaks to how important the feet are to an animal. A lame horse is useless to its owner. The same can be applied to the dog: “No foot, no dog.” I first heard the phrase used to describe a dog when judging an ARBA show in the late 1990s. A fellow judge, whom I greatly admired, chastised me for placing a hound in the Group with faulty feet. His comments led to a great discussion and the beginning of a good friendship. The feet are the foundation on which the dog is “built.” Just as the foundation of a build- ing must be solid, so must the feet of the dog be correct for its breed. Dogs are digitigrade animals; this means that the weight- bearing surface of their limbs is their digit (toe). The canine phalanges are, thus, very important. They are virtually identi- cal in their structure in the hindlimb and forelimb. The main differences are that in the forelimb we have metacarpals and the metacarpophalangeal joint, and the hindlimb equivalents are the metatarsals and the metatarsophalangeal joint. The feet serve as a base of support for the dog, as a cushion to absorb shock, provide traction to start movement, and as a brake to stop. Each of the toes (digits/phalanx bones) is supported by a pad composed of thick layers of fat and connective tissue cov- ered with several layers of skin forming a thick, horny skin. This
Figure 1. Forefoot from Beneath (Palmer View)
thick skin makes it possible for the dog to comfortably work over many types of terrain, from abrasive to slick and slippery, which also varies greatly in temperature. The pads serve as a weight-bear- ing, shock-absorbing cushion and aid in traction.
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INTRODUCING
CH Parnassus’ Gaia
FROM THE WINTER SOLSTICE LITTER (12/21/2021)
#2 RR BITCH BREED POINTS *AKC BREED STATS AS OF 1/31/23 THANK YOU TO THE EXPERT HOUND JUDGES FOR FINDING THE EXCEPTIONAL PARNASSUS’ GAIA: (7/14/22) MR. JOHN P. WADE BOB (7/17/22) MR. D. SCOTT PFEIL BOB MR. JOHN P. WADE GROUP 3 (9/10/22) MR. NEIL T. MCDEVITT BOB (1/6/23) MR. EUGENE BLAKE BOB
(1/7/23) DR. JERRY KLEIN BOB (1/26/23) MR. JOHN P. WADE BOB, GROUP 4
ROBERT L. RUSSELL, AKC BREEDER OF MERIT, OWNER, HANDLER PARNASSUS RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS | PARNASSUSRIDGEBACKS.COM | RLRUSSELL9936@ATT.NET
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
DYLAN GCHB CH SAGE HILL’S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS DREAM MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING & PLACING
THANK YOU JUDGE DR. WANDA V. SPEDIACCI
*AKC STATS AS OF 1/31/23
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LOWCHEN
OWNER & BREEDER JUDY SEIBERT HANDLERS ADRIAN GHIONE & NICOLE TORRE #3 LOWCHEN *
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at upcoming shows and Westminster.
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Giotto is a top winning Cirneco in Europe and producer of 2022 FCI World Champion, Raul Dei Vignazzi and other top winners. Giotto has passed all of his DNA and health clearances with excellent results. Owned by Giuseppe Palazzolo, Allevamento Dei Vignazzi & Nancy Wight, Rockin’ Heart Ranch, Ltd RockinHeart@turbonet.com, www.RockinHeart.com 208-892-3027
Handled by Karyn Cowdrey
“My first thrill was when I saw this stunning dog in my ring. I wanted others to see a really great one. My second biggest thrill was when he tried to climb inside my suit and what a great temperament he has.”
-Mr. Michael Canalizo
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CIRNECO DELL’ETNA
GIOTTO DEI VIGNAZZI
Leaving his warm Sicilian homeland, Giotto arrived in a blizzard and proceeded to TAKE AMERICA BY STORM!
Giotto won his AKC Championship in tough Pacific NW competition while garnering a Group 4 and Group 1 under esteemed hound judges Mr. Michael Canalizo and Ms. Denise Flaim.
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Sire: GCHB Shabani’s Ringwraith Dam: Adwera’s Sage of RidgeKrest JC
We are looking forward to seeing you all this Spring,
including at Westminster.
Owned, bred, and exclusively handled by Deborah Ahern-Ridlon Adwera Rhodesian Ridgebacks lionhounds@adweraridgebacks.com
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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
ATLANTIC PEARL OF SHABANI JC
Thank you Judges Nancy Bodine, Helene Nietsch, Mr. Robert E. Hutton, Richard Reynolds, Robert Ennis, Carol Spritzer, David Miller & Steven Keating
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION: TOES UP!
the two outside toes) are shorter than the inner ones (leading to the two center toes). These metacarpal bones relate to the palm of the human hand—between the wrist and the fingers. The breeder must understand that the dog walks only on the toes/digits of his foot (Figure 6). The carpal pads are found on the front feet further up the foot near the wrist or pastern joint. They are of the same structure as the pads under the toes. The carpal pad (Figure 1) comes into play on steep or slippery surfaces by helping the dog to
Figure 2. Distal Phalanx Bones (Toenails)
Figure 4. Proximal Phalanx (Toe) Bones
Figure 3. Middle Phalanx (Toe) Bones
The anatomy of the canine foot is composed of the toes, which have three bones, and the pasterns plus their pads, the dewclaw (no pads), and the carpal pad (Figure 1). The foot (both front and rear) has four functional toes, each containing three bones. These three bones are the toenails or distal phalanx (Figure 2), the middle phalanx (toe) bone (Figure 3), and the proximal phalanx (toe) bone (Figure 4). Each toe has a pad. The dewclaw, if not removed, differs from the other four in that it only contains two bones. The pastern contains the four metacarpal bones (Figure 5). The toenails are composed of keratin, enabling the dog to grip the ground and scratch (both the ground and themselves) and help maintain a grip on something they are chewing. The average dog has four functional toes (digits) and may be born with a fifth toe called the dewclaw, located on the inner side of the pastern on the front leg, and is considered to have lost most or all of its original function. Dewclaws may also be found on the rear legs. Several breeds require dewclaws on some or all of the legs, but on the aver- age dog, they are usually removed, especially if they have no con- tact with the ground. Next comes the metacarpal bones in the foot, commonly called the pastern (Figure 6). These bones, similar to the human palm, join the pastern joint (carpus joint) with the toes (digits) of the dog. Four metacarpal bones (five, if the dewclaw is not removed) lead to one of the toes. Of the four, the outer bones (leading to
Figure 5. Metacarpal (Pastern) Bones
Figure 6. Structure of the Foot, Viewed from the Side (Lateral) View
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FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION: TOES UP!
Figure 9. Toes Rolling off of the Pads
Figure 7. Rear Feet
Figure 8. Correct Foot #1 & 2 – Toe Bones (Phalanx, Two Bones) #3 – Pastern (Metacarpal/Palm) Bones #4 – Sesamoid Bones
also exposes the webbing to injury. This is a severe fault since dogs need sound feet to accomplish their inherited tasks.” From Pat Hasting’s book: “Rolling Off Pads. Dogs are meant to walk on the pads of their feet and the pads cushion the foot, helping to absorb the concussion of motion. A dog should never roll off of its pads to where the pads show from the front of the foot. However, rolling off pads is becoming a common problem in Golden Retrievers, Samoyeds, Australian Shepherds, and several other breeds. It is caused by connective tissue that is too loose or too long. At one time, we only saw this problem in the rear feet, but now it is also shows in the front feet.” I have found all of this to be true, especially the fact that it is no longer seen only in the back feet but also in the front feet. This abnormality will eventually cause a breakdown in the meta- carpophalangeal joint (Figure 8) at the junction of the #2 phalanx bone and #3 metacarpal bone, where the sesamoid bones (#4) are embedded. It is the same on the rear foot. From Miller’s Anatomy of the Dog: “The sesamoid bones are present near freely moving joints. They are usually formed in ten- dons, but they may be developed in the ligamentous tissue over which tendons pass. They usually possess only one articular sur- face, which glides on a flat or convex surface. Their chief function is to protect tendons where the greatest friction is developed.” I hope breeders will pay closer attention to eradicating this fault before it becomes even more entrenched in their breed. As she was the first one I asked about this abnormality of the canine foot, I cannot help to think of the significant loss to the fancy with the passing of Pat Hastings. Pat was always open to any discussion concerning the dog. If she did not readily know the answer to a question, she would keep looking until she found it. Even if we did not agree on a subject, we were always open to hearing the opinion of the other. I will sorely miss our discussions. For any questions or comments, please contact me via email: jimanie@welshcorgi.com
retain its balance, and is also sometimes referred to as the “stop- per pad,” working as a brake. This pad also supports the crouch- ing/crawling dog (think Border Collie approaching livestock) as it moves over rough terrain. The metacarpal pads on the front feet (metatarsal on the rear) are the largest pads on the dog’s foot and are located behind the pads of the toes. As with the toe pads, the metacarpal (forepaw) and metatarsal or plantar (rear paw) pads provide shock absorption and traction. Please note that the construction of the rear feet may be smaller than the front feet, depending on the breed. My reason for this review of the correct composition of the canine foot is that I am concerned about a fault I have noticed in the foot with which I was unfamiliar. Over the past several years, I have noticed when judging that I see more and more dogs in several different breeds (mostly in Golden Retrievers, Australian Shepherds, German Shepherd Dogs, and Standard Poodles) with the toes of their feet pointing upward so that you can see the pads. I first noticed it on the rear feet, and then it started appearing on the front feet as well. This fault needs to be eradicated. During my research, I have found only two references concern- ing this abnormality. The first was during conversations with Pat Hastings, who referred me to her book, Structure in Action, The Makings of a Durable Dog , co-authored with Wendy E. Wallace and Erin Ann Rouse. The other comments were found in Canine Form Follows Function, Separating Fact from Fiction by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor. The Hartnagle-Taylor book states: “When the heart-shaped heel or plantar pads are thin and poorly developed, and the ligaments are lax, it allows the heel to roll backward. The four smaller digital pads tip upward, shifting the dog’s weight on the digital sesamoid bones rather than upon the pads. The sesamoids create mechanical leverage and assist with weight-bearing for tendons. Consequently, the dog’s ability to absorb impact and resist tensile and compressive forces produced during muscle contractions is greatly reduced. It
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Group placinG
GCHB. CH. DarkHorse release THe kraken naJ nF CGC CGCa CGCU FDC # 1 all-sYsTeMs* Belgian Malinois
*all sYsTeMs as oF 1/31/23
Always Breeder, Owner, Handled BreeDer Trina MaTTeson, DarkHorse kennels Owners Vanessa & ToM ForDe anD Trina MaTTeson
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BELGIAN MALINOIS
MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING GCHS EDELWEISS Sting Like A Bee
bred & owned by KATHY KNOLES exclusively handled by CHRISTA COOK assisted by MARINA ROSE
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CHINESE CRESTED
Ziva #1 GCHS CH Bastion’s going for gold THANK YOU TO ALL THE JUDGES WHO HAVE AWARDED ZIVA TOP HONORS IN TOUGH COMPETITION. THANKS ALSO TO DEBBIE COGGIN FOR HER EXPERT CARE AND PRESENTATION OF OUR GIRL THROUGHOUT HER CAREER. ZIVA WILL shown selectively. ABA bitch 2021 awards Multiple year top 25 MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING 2022 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BEST OF BREED WINNER Owned by Lynn Spohr, Jill Rendleman, Bill Vogler | Handled by Debbie Coggin | Bred by Lynn Spohr
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BULLMASTIFF
Rocky CH BASTION’S WILLS’SHIRE IN MY CORNER ...INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST CHAMPION WHO WILL BE CARRYING ON ZIVA’S WINNING TRADITION. ROCKY IS SURE TO MAKE A STRONG IMPRESSION IN THE BREED RING AND IN THE WORKING GROUP.
ROCKY IS A NATURAL! WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO INTRODUCING HIM TO YOU IN 2023.
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