Showsight - November 2021

Showsight - The Dog Show Magazine: November 2021 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.

SAMOYED

AKC STATS AS OF 8 / 31 / 21

Number One TWO TIME NATIONAL WINNER MBISS | RBIS | MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER AMERICA’S *AKC BREED STATS AS OF 9/30/2021 YORKIE *

Our sincere appreciation to all the judges who have recognized Indy’s qualities.

YORKSHIRE TERRIER

Newcomb Summers.indd 1

OWNERS: DIANA SUMMERS & MARY KEELING

BREEDER: BEATE ACKERMAN

HANDLER: DARON NEWCOMB

SPONSORED BY FIRST STEEL SOURCE RHONDA & NICK WALKER

GCHB CAMPARIS COASTWIND Indy SHOWSIGHT MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 2021 | 3

Owners: Stephanie O’Reilly and Gregory M. Siner Breeders: Poole’s Ide - Gregory M. Siner and Samuel A. Jenio

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SPANIEL (IRISH WATER)

S loane RBIS MBISS GCHB POOLE’S IDE SARGEANT SLOANE CD RN MX MXJ XF Irish WaterSpaniel * No. 1 MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER RESERVE BEST IN SHOW WINNER

Sporting Dog * A TOP

Presented by Joanne Thibault Our appreciation to Judge Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart for this Reserve Best in Show

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MU LT I P L E B E S T I N S HOW • MU LT I P L E B E S T I N S P E C I A LT Y S HOW

2021 MORRIS & ESSEX SPORTINGGROUPWINNER Huge appreciation to Group Judge,Mrs. MaryAnnAlston and Breed Judge,Ms. BonnieThrelfall!

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SPORTING DOG **

Katie Gochev GRAPHICS

Owners: Carley Simpson, Suzanne Acevedo & Yvonne Hassler-Deterding • Breeders: Claire Malcolm & Mariah Dupuy Owned And Presented By: Valerie Nunes-Atkinson • Assisted By: Antonio Vidmar

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POINTER (GERMAN SHORTHAIRED)

1 GSP NO. ALL SYSTEMS

*

GCHS CLARITY REACH THE SKY VJK-MYST

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*ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 10/9/21

**DN STATS AS OF 9/30/21

M B I S R B I S N B I S S M B I S S G C H B FLINTCREST FIVE STAR GENERAL C G C T K N NUMBER ONE I R I S H WAT E R S PA N I E L , B R E E D * AMERICA’S

© CAT SHELBY

© CAT SHELBY

*AKC stats as of 9/30/21

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SPANIEL (IRISH WATER)

G R A N T COMMANDING ATTENTION FROM COAST TO COAST

MULTIPLE GROUP PLACEMENTS IN WASHINGTON STATE THE WEEKEND BEFORE BEING AWARDED BEST OF BREED AT MORRIS & ESSEX KENNEL CLUB, AN IRISH WATER SPANIEL CLUB OF AMERICA DESIGNATED SPECIALTY HELD IN NEW JERSEY. THANK YOU, MRS. PAULA NYKIEL FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS RECOGNITION OF OUR WEST COAST BOY.

© CAT SHELBY

Breeders: Colleen McDaniel & Stacy Duncan Owners: Stacy Duncan & Cat Shelby Handler: Stacy Duncan

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B OOM

2021 WESTMINSTER SELECT DOG

T H A N K YO U J U D G E M I C H A E L FA U L K N E R

OWNED BY J UL I E CARUTHERS , DI ANE NELSON & J ENN I FER Z I NGULA BRED BY MARC I A A . LONG & COLLETTE J AYNES & LANA LEVAI GCH JAZZIN TO THE BEAT AT BIG BOOM

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SPANIEL (CLUMBER), RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)

T I T CH

2021 NATIONAL SPECIALTY AWARD OF MERIT WINNER

T H A N K YO U B R E E D E R J U D G E C O L . J O N C H A S E , B R E E D E R J U D G E D O N N A E R N S T & J U D G E C A R O L S OMM E R F E LT

BIS RBIS MBISS AM.CH GCH STARRISE DOWNBOUND TRAIN RN, CGC, SDHF

OWNED & BRED BY ELAI NE KANDZAR I

PRESENTED BY G I NNY K I NCER , ETHOSGOLDENS . COM

*ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 9 / 30 / 2 1

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B I B I S

BREEDERS & OWNERS LEONGOLDEN CARLOTTA & MUSTAPHA EL KHORCHI PRESENTED BY G I NNY K . K I NCER LEONGOLDEN GO WITH THE WAVE BIBIS CGC, TKN

GR I T TY

2 0 2 1 NAT I ONAL S PEC I ALTY RE S ERVE WI NNER S B I TCH COBBLESTONE’S SUN SEA & SAND IN MY PANTS BREEDER LYNNE BR IGGS OWNER NANCY JOHNSON, HEARTLAND GOLDENS PRESENTED BY G I NNY K . K I NCER

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RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)

J UDG E

2 0 2 1 WH I TE R I VER GRC WI NNER S DOG

BREEDER & OWNER DEBORAH LUCAS PRESENTED BY G I NNY K . K I NCER EAST GATE’S EARLY VERDICT NAJ

D I T T O

2 0 2 1 NAT I ONAL S PEC I ALTY BE S T OWNER HANDL ER

BREEDERS J UL I E WANGEL I N, SUZANN PAI NTER & NANCY SHER ICK OWNER HANDLED J UL I E WANGEL I N MBISS GCHS QUESTAN’S REGENERACESHUN MBISS, RI, DSX2, DM, BN, RATN, CGC, TKI

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OUR SINCEREST APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO ALL JUDGES WHO HAVE AWARDED MAZE'S FINE TYPE AND QUALITY AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING Y'ALL IN ORLANDO. GCH WHITE MAGIC'S DEMON OF MORNING STAR

THANK YOU JUDGES MR. CLAY COADY & MRS. DONNA BUXTON

Breeders: Carrie Parma-Collier & Heather Shannon

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SAMOYED

© HEATHER GALLOWAY

Owners: Christina and Ryan Redner, Carrie Parma-Collier & Heather Shannon Beautifully Presented by: Elizabeth Szymanski

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MALTESE

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*AKC STATS AS OF 9/30/21

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GCH Legacy Chenin Blanc with Evera Our sincerest appreciation and gratitude to Judge Mrs. Evalyn Gregory for including Bliss in the cut at Westminster Kennel Club. Congratulations to Best of Breed Winners and Westminster Kennel Club for putting on an extraordinary event.

Owned by Michele True, Co-owned with Dawn Stevens-Lindemaier Bred by Dawn Stevens-Lindemaier candid photography by©SueBee Photography

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CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

FLASH SARASOTAKENNEL CLUB 6/16/2021 JUDGE: Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman | OS/BOBOH JUDGE: Mr. Gary L. Andersen | SEL/BOBOH GREATER VENICE FLORIDADOG CLUB INC (2) 6/18/2021 JUDGE: Michael Canalizo | BOBOH MID-FLORIDA CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL 6/19/2021 SWEEPSTAKES JUDGE: Gwendolyn Wells | SEL/BOBOH

“Beautiful exhibit with a compact body and good spring of rib. Pretty face with kind expression and large round eyes with a well- cushioned muzzle. Excellent movement both coming and going. This gal has so many good things going for her!” Dr. Margaret Reed Thank you judge

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*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 9/30/21 AIREDALE TERRIER

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NUMBER ONE

Maltese *

A TOP 20 Toy **

Our sincere appreciation to judges Ms. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, Mr. Gary Anderson, Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus, Mr. David Kirkland and Mrs. Sharon Newcomb for Harry’s most recent RBIS and group wins.

*AKC breed stats as of 9/30/21 **AKC all breed stats as of 9/30/21 MALTESE

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Harry

WHAT A WEEKEND!!!

2 RESERVE B I S & 4 GROUP ONES

GCHG SEABREEZE THAT ONE PARTICULAR HARBOR MULTI PLE RESERVE BEST IN SHOW, MULTI PLE GROUP WINNING NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNING, MULTI PLE BEST IN SHOW SPECIALTY

Beautifully Handled and Conditioned by Rachael Sawyer Bred and Owned by Sandy Bingham-Porter

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GCHG Lyonnese Blueprint Of A Legend THE LEGACY LIVES ON

MR. BENSON E. RAY

IN BEING AWARDED HIS MOST RECENT BIS, SAMBURU’S SIRE ‘CHIP’: MBIS MNBISS KIMANI’S BLUE CHIP IMAGE, JC, ROM NOW HOLDS THE BREED RECORD FOR TOP PRODUCER OF BIS OFFSPRING.

the number ONE the number FOUR RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK* HOUND* AKC STATS AS OF 9/30/2021

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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK

Samburu MULTIPLE BEST IN SHOW • RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

© GLAZBROOK

MS. ELIZABETH MUTHARD

OWNED BY NICOLE DAVIS, MAUREEN TAUBER & DEBBIE HOLLY BRED BY DEBBIE HOLLY & MAUREEN TAUBER

EXCLUSIVELY HANDLED BY FRANK MURPHY

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POMERANIANS & BIEWER TERRIERS T riple C rown

Banjo

CH DANIEL KONTI NESH

NEW Champion Owned by Michele Lyons Bred by Daniel Konti Kennels Shown to championship by Tonia Holibaugh

CH TRIPLE CROWN NOBLE AFFIRMED FOR Charlie

VELOCITY BY DZINE

NEW Champion Son of #1 GCHS Donny Bred by Michael Allway, Michele Lyons, Daniel Yona Owned by Michele Lyons, Noble Inglett and Daniel Yona Shown to championship by Tonia Holibaugh, in training with Jody Garcini for 2022

WWW.TRIPLECROWNPOMERANIANS.COM

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BIEWER TERRIER

POMERANIANS & BIEWER TERRIERS T riple C rown

FIRST GRAND CHAMPION SILVER

Bred by Irena Belova Owned by Michele Lyons, Noble Inglett, Theresa Tafoya and Daniel Yona Handled expertly by Tonia Holibaugh GCHS IRISH JAZZ DZHAGA-DZHAGA Donny

# 1

BIEWER TERRIER BREED *

*AKC stats as of 9/30/21

WWW.TRIPLECROWNPOMERANIANS.COM

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what a great weekend! THANK YOU JUDGES MRS. TOBY FIRSCH (BIS) & MRS. CATHERINE BELL (GROUP 1)

bred by KERRI KOTT | HOLLY H. SCHORR owned by JOANN & ROY KUSUMOTO | MOLLY LATHAM | LISA BURROFF-DENMARK always owner handled by LISA BURROFF -DENMARK

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DOBERMAN PINSCHER

multiple GROUP WINNING multiple BISS WINNING and now BEST IN SHOW WINNING

GCHP PENNY L ANE OL E T I ME STY L E V SYNERGY Tessa © HOLLOWAY

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SPR ING HOL LOW Mastiffs IN LOVE SINCE 1993

GRAND CHAMPION SILVER SELECT SPRING HOLLOW’S GRAND SLAM WILSON ACHIEVED ON JULY 1ST 2012

WILSON RETIRED IN 2015 AND WAS THE #10 RANKED MASTIFF IN THE COUNTRY

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, WILLIE!

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MASTIFF

Wilson GCHS SPRING HOLLOW’S GRAND SLAM

3/25/2009 - 6/30/2018

WILSON IS AVAILABLE AT STUD, FROZEN SEMEN AVAILABLE AT ANIMAL CLINIC NORTH VIEW. PLEASE INQUIRE, WILSON HAS HAD ALL HEALTH CLEARANCES.

BREEDER/OWNERS: MARY ADELLE HORNER | GATES MILLS, OH & DONNA REECE | HUNTSBURG, OH WWW.SPRINGHOLLOWMASTIFFS1.COM

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SAMOYED

AKC STATS AS OF 8 / 31 / 21

Elford FC.indd 1

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*AKC BREED STATS AS OF 9/30/21

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WIREHAIRED POINTING GRIFFON

CONTENTS

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Message from the Publisher AJ ARAPOVIC A Letter from the AKC President DENNIS SPRUNG Bostons, Boykins, and Blueticks DAN SAYERS The Process Needs Fixing WALTER SOMMERFELT Morris & Essex Kennel Club VARIOUS GUESTS FCI World Dog Show BRNO 2021 KARL DONVIL William H. (“Billy”) Miller Interview ALLAN REZNIK

AKC STATS AS OF

Elford FC.indd 1

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228 French Bulldog VARIOUS GUESTS 243 Ring Ready VARIOUS GUESTS 270 Foundation Stock Service VARIOUS GUESTS 281 Miscellaneous VARIOUS GUESTS 320 Australian Terrier VARIOUS GUESTS 325 Great Dane VARIOUS GUESTS 327 Rhodesian Ridgeback VARIOUS GUESTS 329 Weimaraner VARIOUS GUESTS 334 Coming Attractions

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182 Form Follows Function STEPHANIE HEDGEPATH 190 The Punnett Square KEVIN E. HOLMES 210 Cornell Veterinary Students Take a Deep Dive into Finger Lakes Dog Show World MELANIE GREAVER CORDOVA 218 Candids: Devon Dog Show Association JEAN EDWARDS 224 Candids: Sand & Sea JEAN EDWARDS

336 Index to Advertisers

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A big thank you to esteemed Terrier Judge, Mrs. Peggy Beisel-McIwaine for this very special win!

Owned by: Nicola Higgins bred by: nicola higgins & Carol Onstad

Proudly Presented By: Klayton harris

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CAIRN TERRIER

A M E S S A G E F R OM T H E P U B L I S H E R

DEAR SHOWSIGHT READER,

During this season of joy and reflection, it is my pleasure to connect with you on behalf of the SHOWSIGHT staff to offer our warmest wishes for a safe, happy, and enjoyable holiday celebration. SHOWSIGHT staff members are happily reflecting on a successful year that was made possible because of your support for the magazine as dem- onstrated through advertising, editorial, and subscriptions. It gave me great pride to just be given a chance to serve and to engage with you throughout a very different kind of year, one that’s been filled with uncertainties. There is no doubt that you have inspired the SHOWSIGHT team to achieve so much on your behalf. As you all well know, we haven’t only printed an issue of the magazine every single month, we have also launched a new website, published 197 virtual Breed Magazines, and delivered Ring- Ready, Home of the Owner Handler. For us, 2021 has been a year of build- ing for the future—not just selling advertisements. Next month, SHOWSIGHT will be celebrating our 30th year in exis- tence. So please look forward to reading this keepsake edition. All of our 39,000+ Subscribers, Clients, Clubs , and Judges will receive this magazine no later than Friday, December 17th. It will be the first-ever edition to be distributed in Orlando—at the AKC National Championship—and in New York—at the Westminster Kennel Club show. As we enter the New Year, you can expect to hear more from us about our plans for helping you succeed. In the meantime, on behalf of the SHOW- SIGHT staff, best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Holiday Season, and please accept our sincere appreciation for your loyalty throughout the year. P.S. Last month, I mentioned that I would share “Why I Do What I Do” in this issue. Well, I’ve decided to postpone it and publish this message in our 30th Anniversary Issue. Stay tuned...

Yours Faithfully,

AJ ARAPOVIC, OWNER & PUBLISHER

Est 1992

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Bred and Owned by: Nicola Higgins & Carol Onstad Proudly Presented By: Klayton harris & nicola higgins

a big Thank to you Esteemed Judges: Mrs. Karen Wilson Mrs. Louise Hooper Mr. Clint Livingston Mr. edd e. bivin

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A L E T T E R F R OM T H E A K C P R E S I D E N T

W hat a difference a year makes! 2021 has demon- strated, once again, that our dog events community is strong, resilient, and deeply committed to the preservation and progression of our dogs and our sports. While 2020 was filled with uncertainty, 2021 was filled with comradery, per- severance, and spirited competition while keeping exhibitors, judges, and club members safe. We applaud the hard work of our clubs and AKC Staff that have made this possible. The end of the year brings us to our 21st annual AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. We are excited to once again welcome breeders, exhibitors, judges, Board Members, Delegates, and superintendents to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, to showcase amazing dogs in Agility, Conformation, Diving Dogs, Rally, Obedience, and Fast CAT. The AKC Agility Invitational will showcase some of the most skilled competitors in the country as the race through difficult courses, and the AKC Obedience Classic will show- case dogs that have mastered commands at the highest level. These events recognize the best of the best in our companion sports, and we are thrilled to celebrate them. The AKC Fast CAT Invitational will make its return to our Championship weekend. We are excited to see the coun- try’s fastest dogs compete in the “Speed of the Breed” and “Pure Speed” competitions. We will welcome spectators this year with COVID-19 protocols and safety measures in place to protect the safety of everyone. Precautions will include mandatory facemasks, COVID-19 waivers, and ample sanitization stations. For those unable to join us in Florida, The National Championship Groups and Best in Show, Best Bred-By Exhibitor and BBE Groups, NOHS Groups and Finals,

Puppy & Junior Stakes Groups and Best in Stakes, Junior Showmanship Finals, Agility, Obedience, and Rally will be livestreamed on AKCtv and will remain available on demand for your viewing enjoyment. As we head towards crowning “America’s Champion,” we are enthusiastic about gathering together, and look for- ward to sharing this experience with exhibitors, Delegates, judges, Board Members, and our amazing production crew. Now, on with the show!

Enjoy,

DENNIS SPRUNG AKC PRESIDENT/CEO

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C H A M P I O N 6 - 9 P U P P Y C L A S S L I M I T E D S H OW I N G JORDAN Windamers Flowing own With Inspired

S P E C I A L T H A N K S T O A L L T H E J U D G E S W H O R E C O G N I Z E D O U R L I T T L E M A N !

WA T C H F O R O U R E X C I T I N G N E W P R O S P E C T “ J O R D A N ” W I S H I N G Y O U P E A C E , L O V E , A N D J O Y T H I S H O L I D A Y S E A S O N A N D T H R O U G H O U T 2 0 2 2

B R E D B Y W I N D A M E R S T O Y P O O D L E S O R A M A E H E N D R I X O W N E D B Y D E D E J A R V I S - I N S P I R E D P O O D L E S A N D J U S T I N S L A C K - V I E N N A P O O D L E S B E A U T I F U L L Y A N D E X C L U S I V E L Y S H O W N O R H A N D L E D B Y D E D E J A R V I S

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POODLE (TOY)

SHOW CHAIRS NEVER SIT CINDI ASHLEY

BOSLEY CHAIRPERSON RIVER VALLEY CLUSTER

1. What is the name of your show/cluster? Our shows are the River Valley Cluster. Owensboro River City Kennel Club has partnered with Southern Indiana Kennel Club to offer a stellar weekend of four all-breed shows. 2. Where are your shows held? When? Our Cluster is held Week 34 in August of each year, in the newly constructed Owensboro Convention Center on the banks of the Ohio River. The lovely downtown site offers hotels on each side of the convention center. There is free entertainment within walking distance to the show site, multiple pet-friendly res- taurants that will allow for exhibitors to literally park upon arrival and not need to move their vehicles for the entire weekend (if desired). There is also a river walk and plenty of grassy areas. We tout this venue as one of the most desirable in the country!! 3. Can you please provide a brief history of your club? Our club originally held our shows in Lexington, Kentucky, in con- junction with their cluster. Later we joined the Louisville Clus- ter, but felt adamant to bring our shows back to Owensboro, Kentucky, in 2001. We held a two-day event that attracted 650 dogs per day. The event has continued to grow, even though our Owensboro venue has changed multiple times until the recent construction of the Owensboro Convention Center. 4. How are the following aspects accommodated at your show/ cluster: Parking; Grooming; Bathing; Hospitality; Vendors; Public Education? Our current cluster offers air-conditioned grooming and exhibition hall, dog bathing stations, various vendors, on-site lunch facilities, RV parking (some premium spots with Ohio River view), free trolley service to local restaurants, and much more! 5. Does your show/cluster offer the National Owner-Handled Series? Junior Showmanship? 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy? Best Bred-By? Specialties? Supported Entries? We offer Owner-Handled Series and Juniors all four days. In the past, we have also offered Obedience and Rally. 6. How are your show(s)/cluster promoted? TV? Radio? Print Media? Social Media? We promote our shows through live interviews with local newspapers, regional television news- casts, and various press releases. 7. What are some of the challenges that you’ve had to face as show/cluster chair? I have been Show Chair for 19 years and enjoy the planning process and excitement of sharing the fancy with our community. We were unable to hold shows in 2020, but were back up and running with full force for 2021. 8. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, what have you and your club members learned about putting on a dog show? What, if any, are the differences from previous years and how are you planning for the future? We are looking forward to 2022 with an esteemed panel and we’re eager to attract even more entries than in years past.

“WE TOUT THIS VENUE AS ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE IN THE COUNTRY!”

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HIGHPOINT NORWEGIAN ELKHOUNDS

BISS GOLD GRAND CHAMPION Elgwood N Highpoint’s Summit

HANDLED BY PAUL CATTERSON, AKC REGISTERED

GCH HIGHPOINT ’ S B J O R N L A S S R A I S E YO U R G L A S S

S I RE : MB I S MB I SS CH VIN-MELCA’S TOP O’ THE MARK DAM: CH BJORN LASS HIGHPOINT MADAME X (SCUL LY)

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NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND

2021 DPCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY Award of Merit Winner Thank you Judge Mr. Adrian W. Woodfork

2021 DPCA REGIONAL SPECIALTY SELECT WINNER Thank you Judge Mrs . Janet Van Wormer

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DOBERMAN PINSCHER

AJAX

I N T C H B I S M B I S S G C H G Pengwen’s Southernwind Trojan War Triumph C D X , G N , R A , N A , C G C A , R O M

Owned by: Kay Backues , DVM 918-521-2965 Perfectly Presented by: Teresa Nail & Ray Lively 817-454-7417 Bred By: Cecilia Martinez & Gwen Myers , DVM

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JBK Border Collies

i

Jodie Keener BREEDER OWNER HANDLER

PRESENTED BY DAVID HARPER CO-OWNER D. BALETKA Duke

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BORDER COLLIE

JBK Border Collies

Amadeus

CO-OWNED & PRESENTED BY SAMANTHA CARLSON

Madaline

PRESENTED BY BRIAN LIVINGSTON

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MINIATURE SCHNAUZER

*ALL SYSTEMS AS OF 9/30/21

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*AKC STATS AS OF 9/30/21 DOBERMAN PINSCHER

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TERRI GOLD & RACHEL SIGULINSKY WWW.SNOWBRIGHTSAMOYEDS.COM SNOWBRIGHTSAMOYEDS@GMAIL.COM

OVER 40 YEARS BREEDING AND HANDLING QUALITY SAMOYEDS

THANK YOU JUDGES CINDY MEYER, DANA CLINE, RICHARD BLANCHARD & JOHN P. WADE FOR RECOGNIZING MILRED AND SNOWBRIGHT SAMOYEDS

© JUDGES PHOTOS BY K. BOOTH, TURLEY PHOTO & BRYAN MCNABB

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SAMOYED

multiple top 10 Samoyeds “...PRESENT A PICTURE OF BEAUTY, ALERTNESS AND STRENGTH, WITH AGILITY, DIGNITY AND GRACE” – SAMOYED BREED STANDARD MU L T I P L E G R O U P P L AC E R S , MU L T I P L E B E S T I N S P E C I A L T Y W I N N E R S

© K. BOOTH

Mildred

GROUP WINNING BISS GCH CH SNOWBRIGHT’S MILLION DOLLAR BABY

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G C H B I S S I B A A ’ S L L A R K I N Red

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SALUKI

AMERICA’S TOP SMOOTH 2020-2021 SPECIALTY WINNING MULTIPLE GROUP WINNING

Bred by Issibaa salukis

Owned by Lyndell Ackerman & Sharon Kinney

Exclusively handled by Stefanie Perrine

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FINISHED HIS CH AT 7 MONTHS UNDER HOUND EXPERT ED HALL BRED BY EXHIBITOR GROUP 1 UNDER DAVID HADDOCK JUGGY NEW CH DAGOBA’ S UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM

OWNED AND BRED BY KIM BROWN

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BASENJI, SLOUGHI

AAFIQ ALMABOUB IN AAF IQ – DNAd 100% PURE SLOUGHI * EUROPEAN STOCK: INT. CH AND AM. CH QALB ELSSAD BAGIR EL QAMAR X CH KAMEA MAHANAJIM

AAFIQ’S SHOW CAREER JUST BEGAN IN MARCH. HE HAS ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE MULTIPLE GROUP PLACING, MULTIPLE NOHS GROUP PLACING, AND WINNER’S DOG AT THE SLOUGHI NATIONAL SPECIALTY FIRST SLOUGHI IN AKC HISTORY TO WIN BEST OF BREED AT MORRIS AND ESSEX

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#1 #3

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GCHB HALLAM DESERT PHOENIX BAKHU’S MAX ONE IN A MILLION #1 PHARAOH HOUND

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PHARAOH HOUND

2021 PHCA NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNER

OWNERS:ROBERT NEWMAN, STACY THRELFALL & KENDRA WILLIAMS BREEDERS: DOMINIC PALLESCHI CAROTA, LUCIANE TERRA, ANDRE MAGNI, KENDRA WILLIAMS & LAURA HUGHES PROFESSIONALLY HANDLED BY STACY & EVAN THRELFALL

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M U L T I P L E G R O U P W I N N E R

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BOUVIER DES FLANDRES

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NUMBER ONE BORZOI IN THE UK ONE OF THE YOUNGEST BORZOI TO ACHIEVE

2018, 2019

CURRENTLY NUMBER ONE BORZOI IN THE UK 2021

OWNED BY: MS. SUSAN PINKERTON (MENIGMA BORZOI) WWW.MENIGMA.CO.UK SUE.PINKERTON@SKY.COM & LYNDA CATTONI SARMAN (RADOST REG’D) WWW.RADOST BORZOI.COM LCATTONI@ROCKETMAIL.COM (FROZEN SEMEN AVAILABLE IN UK-SUE OR USA-LYNDA)

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BORZOI

DUSTIN GB CH KORSAKOV RADOST POWER OF LOVE MENIGMA, SHCM, SHCEX GB CH—UK/ENGLISH CONFORMATION CHAMPION • SHCM—SHOW CERTIFICATE OF MERIT SHCEX—SHOW CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE SIRE: C.I.B., DK CH, FI CH, NO CH, SE CH. LYNX SERI SAVITSKIJ “TOLSTOY” SKK SE10728/2012 (09/16) DAM: AM. CH KORSAKOV’S VANILLA CREME

DOB: APRIL 20, 2016 • AKC DM CLEAR • AKC REGISTRATION: HP51527207

AWARDS: 19 CC’S, 15 BOB’S, 8 GROUP PLACEMENTS, MULTIPLE GROUP PLACEMENTS 8 IN THE UK AND 2 IN EUROPE

DOG CC CRUFTS 2019 UK TOP WINNING BORZOI 2018 & 2019, BEING ONE OF THE YOUNGEST BORZOI TO RECEIVE THESE PRESTIGIOUS TITLES, (NO AWARDS ISSUED FOR 2020 DUE TO COVID-19) AND IN THE RUNNING FOR TOP WINNING BORZOI 2021 CACIB KORTRIJK BIS AT SOUTH EASTERN HOUND PREMIER SHOW BENELUX WINNERS BIS 3 AT HOUND ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW UNDER JUDGES:

MR. GRAHAM HILL (DIMLAND BORZOI)-BREED AND MR. MARTIN SANDERS-HOUND SPECIALIST BIS JUDGE

ALWAYS OWNER HANDLED BY: SUE PINKERTON, HIS CO-OWNER IN ENGLAND BRED BY: PATRICIA TRIANDOS, LINDA HARVEY & JANE BISHOP

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BOSTONS, BOYKINS, AND BLUETICKS Let’s Give Thanks for the American Breeds

ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY DAN SAYERS

I n 1621, the first Thanksgiving Day meal was served at Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts, and dogs in America have been begging for table scraps ever since. In the nearly four centuries that have followed, US breeders have produced a num- ber of hearty and hungry canine originals by combining established British, Euro- pean, and Asian breeds with local village dogs. Each of the nearly two dozen recognizable breeds developed on these shores has contributed to the growth of the nation in some way. Their prowess as hunter, herder, guardian, and companion is deserving of our eternal grati- tude and continued support. So, as we gather once again with family and friends to count our blessings, let’s remember to give thanks for the American breeds that helped to shape our national identity. It is hardly surprising that the Boston Terrier was one of the first home-grown hybrids recognized by the American Kennel Club. Known originally as the Olde Boston Bulldog- ge, the breed was admitted to membership in 1893. Early representatives were typical of the A version of this article was originally published in the November 2017 issue of SHOWSIGHT.

Bulldog-Terrier crosses, with some individuals weighing upwards of 44 pounds. By the beginning of the 20th century, French Bulldog influence had considerably modified the breed, and color and mark- ings became essential characteristics of the “American Gentleman.” Although recognized in 1936 as the Staffordshire Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier was bestowed its current name in 1969 through a revision to the breed standard. Originally nick- named the “pitdog” and the “half-and-half,” mid-century breeders in the US selected for a heavier dog. Their efforts produced the “Am Staff,” a Yankee original that is distinguished from both its smaller British cousin and the more slightly built American Pit Bull Terrier by its larger size and “proverbial” courageous.

The Boston Terrier is one of the first American breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club.

The Bull-and-Terrier breeds include the outgoing American Staffordshire Terrier.

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CH Quietstorm N Fieldfine Love Struck CGC TKN BISS GCHG Stelor’s Royalty Remembered X GCHB Fieldfine Gift Of Gold JH BCAT DSA AS AJ CGC CGCA TKN RN CA

Stryker

Stryker finished by the age of 10 months with 4 major specialty wins. Only shown twice since then he was awarded Best Of Breed by Judge Jason Hoke and Best Of Opposite at the prestigious Morris & Essex Show by Bonnie Threfall where he was the youngest entry in a ring full of ranked specials. Thank you Ash Oldfield for showing our boy to this special win. We are very proud of this young dog and look forward to his future. Stryker will be selectively shown while he matures and works on his performance titles

Handled to Championship By Michelle Porfido Delucia

OWNERS: Dorothea V Hand, TJ Palmer , Dot Simberlund & Barbara Erwin BRED BY: Dorothea V Hand , Dot Simberlund & Barbara Erwin

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BOSTONS, BOYKINS, AND BLUETICKS: LET’S GIVE THANKS FOR THE AMERICAN BREEDS

The Toy Fox Terrier descends from a combination of European and American breeds.

Horse shows provided early exposure for the Miniature American Shepherd.

IN THE 1930S, AMERICAN BREEDERS IN SEARCH OF A MORE DIMINUTIVE RATTER CROSSED THE ORIGINAL BREED WITH THE MANCHESTER TERRIER, ITALIAN GREYHOUND, MINIATURE PINSCHER, AND THE CHIHUAHUA.

Recognized in 2016, the American Hairless Terrier is essentially a Rat Terrier without a coat. When one hairless pup appeared in a Louisiana lit- ter in 1972, an entire breed was “born.” The AHT is the only hairless breed to originate in the US and the only one with normally complete dentition. This playful and agile breed may be shown in any color or combination of colors. Merle and albinism are disqualifications. The Australian Shepherd has a vague history and a convoluted name. Once known as the California Shepherd and the Pastor Dog, the breed is thought to descend from sheep and cattle dogs of the Western Pyrenees that arrived in the US via Australia with Basque shepherds. The breed became ubiquitous in the West where it was employed by both ranchers and sheep herders. Although a longtime fixture on the American land- scape, the breed only became fully recognized by the AKC in 1991. A favorite among horse show competitors, the Miniature American Shepherd was developed in California from small, unregistered dogs thought to be Australian Shepherds. Granted full AKC recognition in 2015, the breed’s modest size makes it serviceable as a household compan- ion that’s still expected to handle sheep and goats when called on to do so. Like its larger predecessor, the breed has been known by many names, including Miniature Australian Shepherd and North American Shepherd. Fully recognized by the AKC in 1994, the American Eskimo Dog is by no means a recent arrival to these shores. Nineteenth century European immigrants brought their German and Italian Spitz, Keeshonden, and Pomeranians to America where each was influential in the formation of the breed that became a talented circus performer. The Eskie’s white coat color—with or without biscuit cream—quickly became favored and was later secured through the introduction of the Japanese Spitz. Owing to its varied progenitors, the breed is shown in Toy, Miniature, and Standard size divisions.

Selective breeding of Smooth Fox Terriers for size helped to create the Toy Fox Terrier. In the 1930s, Ameri- can breeders in search of a more diminutive ratter crossed the original breed with the Manchester Terrier, Italian Greyhound, Miniature Pinscher, and the Chihuahua. Acceptable colors for the breed are tri-color in white, black & tan or white, chocolate & tan, white and black or white and chocolate. Recognized by the UKC in 1936, this ani- mated and intelligent breed was only granted full AKC rec- ognition in 2003. The Rat Terrier was developed in the US by British immigrants who crossed Fox Terriers with Manchester Terriers, Bull Terriers, and the Old English White Terrier. Looking to improve both nose and speed, American enthu- siasts also introduced Beagles, Toy Fox Terriers, Whippets, and Italian Greyhounds into the mix. The result is a game and playful character that was officially recognized by the AKC in 2013.

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CH Wenshus Mona L i sa Nat iona l Spec i a l t y Winner

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GCHG Pek ing s Midni ght Vi s ion At Wenshu Top Winning Black Shih Tzu, Of All Time

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NORFOLK TERRIER

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BOSTONS, BOYKINS, AND BLUETICKS: LET’S GIVE THANKS FOR THE AMERICAN BREEDS

Of the Coonhound breeds, the Black and Tan was the first to gain AKC recognition.

A Cocker Spaniel is said to have arrived with the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock.

The first Cocker Spaniel is said to have arrived in the New World aboard the Mayflower. True or not, one of the earliest breed clubs in America was formed to promote the Cocker, and AKC recognition was granted in 1878. The breed became so popular in the US that it ultimately took on a make and shape of its own. Beginning in 1946, the breed was divided in two and registrations for English Cocker Spaniels appeared in the AKC Stud Book the following year. Only in the US does the American-type carry the breed’s “original” name. Developed in the Upper Midwest, the American Water Spaniel is the state dog of Wisconsin where it was developed as an all-around hunter that could retrieve from boats. By combin- ing Irish and English Water Spaniels, Curly Coated Retrievers, and various land Spaniels with native dogs, the breed became a versatile hunter and a perennial favorite among local hunt- ers. Known originally as the American Brown, the breed was granted AKC recognition in 1940. Although the Boykin Spaniel shares a somewhat similar his- tory with the Midwest Spaniel, its development took place in the American South. Legend has it that around 1900, a stray Spaniel-type dog was befriended by a banker in Spartanburg, South Carolina, while the man was walking home from church. Mr. Alexander L. White sent “Dumpy” to live with sportsman Lemuel Whitaker Boykin for whom the breed is named. Recog- nized in 2009, today’s Boykin is thought to be the result of com- binations of Springer and Cocker Spaniels with two American breeds, the AWS and the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. The history of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever can be traced to two pups rescued from a British ship foundering off the coast of Maryland. Described as Newfoundland dogs—but likely St. John’s Water Dogs—”Sailor” and “Canton” were bred indepen- dently with local Spaniels and Hounds living on both shores of the Bay. Known today for its brown, sedge, or deadgrass coat

DESCENDED LARGELY FROM BROOKE’S BLACK AND TAN VIRGINIA FOXHOUND AND THE BLOODHOUND, THE BREED WAS DEVELOPED TO TRAIL POSSUM AND RACCOON, AND TO GIVE VOICE WHEN THE QUARRY HAS BEEN TREED.

color as well as for its confident and tenacious nature, the “Chessie” was originally recognized in 1878 as the Chesapeake Bay Dog. The American Foxhound is an amalgam of hounds brought to the US from England and France. In 1650, Robert Brooke arrived in Virginia with his pack of hounds and these were combined with Grand Bleu de Gascogne Hounds given to General George Washing- ton by the Marquis de Lafayette. Later, Irish-bred Foxhounds were introduced to improve speed. Officially recognized by the AKC in 1886, the breed was developed into several fox hunting strains that include the Walker, Calhoun, and the Penn-Marydel, among others. In 1945, the Black and Tan Coonhound received full AKC rec- ognition to become the first of five Coonhound breeds to do so. Descended largely from Brooke’s Black and Tan Virginia Foxhound and the Bloodhound, the breed was developed to trail possum and raccoon, and to give voice when the quarry has been treed. The Black and Tan is tireless while in pursuit and can travel many miles through the night without tiring.

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H O U N D G R O U P W I N N E R GCH . HAREH I L L’ S I I NS I ST

# 1 I B I ZAN HOUND AL L BRE ED * *AKC ALL BREED AS OF 9/30/21

PRESENTED BY PHIL & AMY BOOTH BRED BY BRADLEY PHIFER & WENDY ANDERSON OWNED BY BRADLEY PHIFER SIROBE KENNEL

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IBIZAN HOUND

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AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

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Bred by MELANIE STEELE RINDI GAUDET

Owned by DEBORAH BAHM ASHLIE WHITMORE

Handled by ASHLIE WHITMORE ALFONSO ESCOBEDO

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GREYHOUND

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BOSTONS, BOYKINS, AND BLUETICKS: LET’S GIVE THANKS FOR THE AMERICAN BREEDS

THE ALASKAN MALAMUTE IS VERY LIKELY THE OLDEST AND ONLY LANDRACE BREED HAILING FROM THE UNITED STATES.

The Alaskan Malamute is likely the oldest of the ‘American’ breeds.

JohnW. Walker and GeorgeWashingtonMaupin are given cred- it for the development of the Treeing Walker Coonhound. Bred in Kentucky, the hounds that both men produced have generally been referred to simply as Walker Hounds. Accepted into AKC’s Hound Group in 2012, this “hot-nosed” breed was first recognized by the UKC in 1945 as a variety of the English Coonhound. The American English Coonhound is capable of hunting fox during the day and raccoon at night. Sometimes referred to as the Redtick Coonhound, the breed was recognized by the UKC in 1905 as the English Fox and Coonhound. Possessing extraordinary agility with the ability to climb trees, this racy breed was granted full AKC recognition in 2011. The Bluetick Coonhound originated in Louisiana where breed- ers combined local “curs” with the Bleu de Gascogne, English and American Foxhounds, and Brooke’s original Virginia Hound. Sleek and racy, the Bluetick is speedy and ambitious with a “bawl” or “bugle” voice. A subgroup of this breed is known as the American Blue Gascon Hound, which is heavier in appearance and slower on the trail. The Bluetick was fully recognized by the AKC in 2009. The foundation of the Redbone Coonhound was laid by Scot- tish immigrants who brought red-colored Foxhounds to America in the 18th century. Named for Tennessean Peter Redbone, the breed was developed for speed through the introduction of Irish- bred Foxhounds. Crosses were also made with the Bloodhound to improve “nose.” Originally sporting a black saddle, this solid- colored hound entered AKC’s Hound Group in 2009. In 1750, Johannes Plott emigrated from Germany with five Hanoverian Hounds that would become the foundation of the breed known simply as the Plott. The breed has been bred for more than 250 years for its stamina in pursuit of wild boar and bear. A single breeding with a “leopard spotted dog” appears to be the only documented cross. In 2006, the state dog of North Carolina received full AKC recognition. The Catahoula Leopard Dog is Louisiana’s state dog. In the Choctaw language, Catahoula translates to “sacred lake,” a refer- ence to the breed’s genesis around the region’s many waterways. Several theories exist as to the breed’s origin, including the mixing

of local dogs with Mastiffs and Greyhounds brought to the area in the 16th century by Hernando de Soto. French settlers likely add- ed the Beauceron, lending that Herding breed’s coloration to the Catahoula’s coat. In 1996, the breed was first recorded in AKC’s Foundation Stock Service. Mr. Arthur Treadwell Walden devoted his life to the creation of New Hampshire’s state breed, the Chinook. This canine is named for Walden’s lead sled dog that was a combination of Husky stock and Mastiff blood. Crossed with the German Shepherd Dog, Bel- gian Sheepdog, and the Canadian Eskimo Dog, Chinook, the dog, was bred back to his progeny to fix type. Although the breed’s foun- dation sire died while serving in Admiral Byrd’s Antarctic expedi- tion, his legacy continued when the breed that bears his name was granted AKC recognition in the Working Group in 2010. The Alaskan Malamute is very likely the oldest and only land- race breed hailing from the United States. Named for the com- munity of Innuit people living along the shores of the Kotzebue Sound, the breed is thought to descend from wolf-dogs brought to the area from present-day Russia more than 4,000 years ago. Recent examination of the Malamute’s genetic markers demon- strates an East Asian origin and a relationship with the Siberian Husky. The breed has been recognized by the AKC since 1935, twenty-four years before its namesake territory was admitted for statehood. Making its entry into AKC’s Foundation Stock Service in 2017, the Carolina Dog was “discovered” in the 1920s, living wild in isolated stretches of cypress swamp, by Dr. I. Lehr Brisbin. Stud- ies of the breed’s autosomal, mitochondrial, and Y-chromosome diversity reveal a partial pre-Columbian ancestry. Although not entirely an indigenous breed, the Carolina Dog does appear to share a relationship with the Peruvian Inca Orchid and the Chi- huahua. And as with each of the recognized American breeds, the AKC’s most recent arrival is a combination of qualities from dog breeds brought to this country from around the world. In this way, they are just like us. And that is something for which we can all be thankful.

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MULTIPLE BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW WINNER MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER MULTIPLE GROUP PLACEMENTS

THANK YOU TO ALL THE JUDGES WHO HAVE RECONIZED ETHAN’S FINE TYPE AND QUALITY

OWNED BY MARY MONAHAN & LUANNE MOEDE BRED BY LUANNE MOEDE PRESENTED BY CHELSAY PAUL GRUBB

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LEONBERGER

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THE PROCESS NEEDS FIXING

BY WALTER SOMMERFELT

F or as long as dog shows (and any other event that uses judges) have been around, the officials have always been—and I am sure will always be—the tar- get of criticism from participants and observers. There is no question that when the human element of interpretation is involved, there will be numerous views, both in favor of as well as opposed to, the decisions made by the adjudicating officials. In our world of conformation dog shows, the trend of complaining about judging seems to be on the rise. Could it be that the multiple changes to the “System” over the years have destroyed the credibility of today’s judges? For many years, Len Brumby was the sole decision-maker in the approval and advancement of judges. That would be a flawed system today, but back in the day, that’s the way it was. The judging approval system has changed many times since 1985 when I applied for my first breeds. In my opinion, many of these changes have not been made to produce better judges, but to appease those wanting to judge and advance through the system. Let’s just take a look at the changes made over the years. When I was applying in the mid-1980s, the requirements were a minimum of ten active years in the sport, with the applicant producing at least three champions as a breed- er. You were required to have judged numerous “B” matches and have ring stewarded a significant number of times. You had to take a “closed book” test, with an AKC field rep monitoring the test. A passing grade of at least 70% was required, and getting any ques- tions wrong on the breed’s disqualifications was an automatic fail. As it still is today, you had a private interview with the field rep (usually off show grounds at the hotel where the field rep was staying), and usually a day or two before the beginning of the show weekend, most often on a Friday. If you were fortunate enough to pass the test and get through the interview, a few months later you would be notified that you had been approved on a “provisional” basis. You then had to get at least five assignments, with dogs present, before you could request regular status and become eligible for additional breeds. It is also important to note that “solicitation” of assignments was prohibited. You could not get on the Internet or make phone calls looking for assignments; you were at the mercy of show-giving clubs providing you with the opportunity to officiate. These invitations often did not take place until you were “published” in the AKC Gazette —a process that usually took a few months. After the completion of your provisional assignments and your approval to regular status, you were permitted to apply for additional breeds under the one-for-one, two-for- two system. This meant that if you had been approved for one breed, you could only apply for one breed. If you had two, you could request two. This was the system; 3 for 3, 4 for 4, and so on. As you can see, it was a very, very slow and tedious process. As new judges, we were observed by the field reps just as judges are today. Observations were for the quality of judging, judging procedure, and maintaining a timely schedule. Much like today’s judges, we would have preferred to advance at a slightly faster pace. But those were the parameters at the time. It was not uncommon for a new judge, who had aspirations to judge a full Group, taking 5-10 years to accomplish the task. Later, AKC added a “Hands-On” test to the procedure. In that case, a group of eight dogs from a specific breed would be placed in front of the applicant to sort and place, and then explain the choices to the panel that was scoring him or her. The panel consisted of a breeder-judge, an all-arounder judge, and one AKC field representative. The panel would grade the applicant, and those with a passing score would then be considered for the breed while those who failed would be denied the breed.

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