Lines From Linda
Doug Ljungren Presents AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards BY LINDA AYERS TURNER KNORR
O ur AKC Delegates December meet- ings take place two days prior to the AKC National Champion- ship presented by Royal Canin. The setting in Orlando, Florida during a week of dog shows and special events is the per- fect place to honor those who have made a difference in our sport.
She has successfully bred Basset Hounds for more than 25 years under the Topsfield prefix and with her late husband, Dom, has produced over 140 champions. Topsfield Bassets have won more than 100 All-Breed Bests in Show and hold numerous Breed and All-Breed show records. The top group- winning dog and the top-producing dam in the history of the breed were bred by Topsfield and the top winning dam was sired by a Topsfield dog. Claudia was the recipient of the 2009 AKC Breeder of the Year award. Her enthusiasm for breeding is matched only by her pas- sion for teaching and working with other breeders. Her ABC’s of Dog Breeding and Practical Canine Anatomy & Movement self-study courses form part of AKC’s breed- er education program, reflecting her belief that anyone can understand the practical rules of genetics and canine structure in their quest to breed better, healthier dogs. Knowledge, coupled with integrity and honesty about health problems, are cornerstones of her breeding and teaching philosophy. Claudia has authored numerous articles and for many years chaired BHCA Judges’ and Breeders’ Education for which she developed an educational concept called Basset Hound Uni- versity, whose course designs are available for parent clubs to use as templates. She has spoken at over 150 dog clubs and AKC/CHF Breeder’s Symposia. Claudia was honored by Dog Fancy Magazine as one of the “45 people who changed the dog world” by helping to improve dog breeding and making canine genetics easier to understand. Patricia R. Krause had been in the sport for more than 50 years before her death in May. She showed Irish Setters in obedience, conformation and field events. She also earned numerous titles in obedience with her Border Collies and Champion Pomeranian. She was the Assistant Director of
Each year at the Delegates’ luncheon the winners of the American Kennel Club. Lifetime Achievement Awards are honored. AKC Executive Vice President of Sports and Events Doug Ljungren spoke about each recipient presenting them with an Revere engraved bowl. A Tiffany and Company ster- ling silver bowl engraved with the names of all honorees past and present is proudly displayed at our AKC headquarters in New York City. The Lifetime Achievement Awards are the creation of AKC President and CEO, Dennis Sprung. Recipients are selected by members of the fancy in recognition of their many years of selfless dedication, which have significantly contributed to our sport on a national level. The recipients honored at this year’s luncheon on Decem- ber 15, are Conformation, Dr. Claudia Orlando; Companion Events, Patricia R. Krause; Performance, Judy Powers. The sport mourns the loss of Patricia Krause last May. She would be so proud of her daughter, Lori Barrie, who accepted the award for her mother. It is inspirational to read about the accomplishments of these members of our sport: Dr. Claudia Orlandi, of Essex Junction, Vermont, has been in the fancy for over 50 years.
AKC Board of Directors Vice Chairman Tom Davies, Dr. Claudia Orlando, Lori Barrie, acceptingg for her mother, Patricia Krause, Judy Powers, AKC Executive VP of Sports and Events Doug Ljungren
Judy Powers accepting award from Doug Ljungren
74 • S how S ight M agazine , J anuary 2018
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