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CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE
President’s Letter Page 2
Brags, Wins & Puppies Page 3
Babies Can Comprehend Page 4
Canine Language
On a Lighter Note Page 5
AKC - In Protest to Michael Page 6
Vick’s Award
Unpacking the HSUS Gravy Page 7
Train
(cont) Activists or Advocates? Page 8
Rights or Welfare? Do You
Know the Difference?
Why Dogs Bite People Page 9
Cancer Research Page 10
AKC Rule Changes Page 11
STCM Annual Membership Page 12
Meeting and Awards Dinner
January—February. 2010
Susan Cerka, Editor Nancy Schaus, Co-Editor
5877 W. Jagger Rd. Ph. 269-424-3364
Ludington, MI 49431 [email protected]
Ph. 231-843-1811
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FIRST CLASS
BE
Mine!
―Most of us know that dogs don’t see the same colors we do, but that has not stopped us from buying blaze orange
bumpers for working retrievers or bright red chew toys for house dogs. There are the colors that stand out best to us
on green grass or beige carpets, but we couldn’t make them more obscure to our dogs if we tried. Dogs, like some
humans, are red/green color blind - they most likely see red, orange and green as shades of dull gray. They see yel-
low, violet and blue extremely well, so while a blue toy wouldn’t stand out from a grassy background to your eyes, it
would to your dog…‖ Patricia McConnell TALE OF TWO SPECIES ( The BULLETIN 2009/2010 No. 6 - STC of California)
Up coming Events:
STC of Greater Dayton - Specialty Show Saturday, April 3, 2010, Jeff Underwood, Event Sec. 937-879-3429
STC of Greater Atlanta - Specialty Show Saturday, April 10, 2010, Bea Vore, Event Sec. 770-983-3863
STCA Rotating - National Specialty Show held in conjunction with STC of Houston Specialty Saturday, April 17,
2010 Richard Nance, Event Sec. 817-430-0929 [email protected]
STC of Greater Houston - Specialty Show , April 18, 2010, Richard Nance, Event Sec. 847—430-0929
rndfw@airmail. net
STC of Greater Baltimore - Friday, April 23, 2010, MB-F Inc., Superintendent, 336-379-9352
STC of Michigan - Annual Membership Meeting and Annual Awards Dinner, Saturday, April 24, 2010, Ramada
Lansing Hotel & Conference Center, 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing. Special Raffle for Attendees. See Flyer in this
Tartan for details at www.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com
Annual Scotty Collector Convention– Wed. June 23 - Saturday June 26, 2010, Holiday Inn Eastgate in
Cincinnati, Ohio. For Registration Package: forward Names, Email address and US Mailing address to
[email protected] or Gary Moore, 6160 Maud Hues Rd., Liberty Twp, OH 45044 (513) 777-8134
“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to
bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” Dave Barry
FROM YOUR EDITOR SUE CERKA
The President’s Letter
January - February, 2010
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OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Susan Cerka - President
Pat Wooster - First Vice President
Regina Hess - 2nd Vice President
Nancy Schaus - Recording Secretary
Phyllis Harp - Corresponding Secretary
James DeArmond - Treasurer
Directors
Denise Zdyrski Tracy Wooster
Larry Cerka Diana DeArmond
(Left to Right)
P. Wooster, N. Schaus, J. DeArmond, P. Harp D.
Zdyrski, L. Cerka, S. Cerka, T. Wooster, R. Hess
(Not pictured: D.DeArmond)
Puppy Referral Coordinator: Phyllis
Harp: [email protected]
Ph. 810-632-7333
STCM TARTAN Jan - Feb 2010 Page 2
Visit us on the web at: www.scottishterrierclubofmichigan.com
Webmaster: Sue Cerka [email protected]
Dear Scottie Friends,
Your STCM Officers and Directors have already started planning for the 2010 Specialty Show being held on September 10 & 11th. This
year will be the club’s 40th Annual Specialty and we would like to reminisce during this celebration. If you have any items, pic-
tures, stories, etc. that would help celebrate the history of STCM, please forward them to one of the Officers or Board Members.
Please be sure to place you name on your item so that we can assure that it is returned to you. All Board Member’s addresses, phone,
number and email addresses are listed on our website (listed below) - Home Page.
Our next Club Event will be our Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Dinner, Saturday, April 24th at the Ramada Lansing Hotel
&Conference Center, 7501 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI. Please save the date and see the flyer in this issue. There will be a spe-
cial Raffle Item for attendees of this meeting. (Hint: crafted by Jim DeArmond)
The STCM and our very active Rescue Program (Regina Hess– Rescue Coordinator) wish to send out a very heartfelt THANK YOU to
club member Mary O’Neal who generously offered grooming services to one of our latest Rescue Dogs. Mary has always been an
enthusiastic advocate for our beloved Scotties. She is the breeder of the #1 Dog Among All Breeds for 2009 and #1 Scottish Terrier for
2009 - CH Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot (Sadie). Congratulations Mary!!!
Sue Cerka, President To access any link in the newsletter ctrl + click on the link
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Barb & Glenn Zink (DanZin Kennel)
DanZin Twin H Power (Hudson) - WD, BW, BOB from Bred-By-Exhibitor 11/21/09 Tallmadge , OH - WD, BW 3 pt major 10/19/09
Capital KC - WD from Bred-by-Exhibitor 10/11/09 Mad River Valley KC
DanZin Puttin On The Ritz (Ritzy) - WB, BW, BOB from Bred-by-Exhibitor 11/21/09 Tallmadge, OH - WB for 1 pt from Bred-by-Exhibitor 11/15/09 Columbus, OH - WB. BOS 4 pt major 10/18/09 Springfield Illinois KC
New Puppies - DanZin Twin H Power (Hudson) x CH Charthill Illuminates DanZin (Sparkle) 1/9/10 3 lively healthy Boys! All lovely Brindle!
Larry & Sue Cerka (CerScots Kennel)
CerScots Eye Candy (Snickers) - WB 1/24/09 Oakland County KC for 2 points
Judy & Janet Campbell (Burntland Kennel) CerScots-Burntland Diamond Mind (Diamond) WB, BOB 1/22/10 Oshkosh, WI - RWB 1/23/10
Oshkosh, WI - WB, BOB 1/24/10 Oshkosh, WI, WB,BOS 1/30/10 Grayslake, IL, WB, BOS 1/31/10 Grayslake, IL
Nancy Hurren (Fairways Kennel)
Peabar Cherry On the Top - WB, BOB 11/7/09 Kalamazoo KC - WB, BOB 11/08/09 Grand Rapids KC - WB, BW, BOB over a special 12/19/09
Skokie Valley KC Show Sweepstakes and RWD in regular classes
Jacqlen’s Blackburn Roc at Fairway - At his first show, our new puppy went BOB and Terrier Group I 12/19/09 Skokie Valley KC
Pat & Tracy Wooster (Cumbria Kennel)
Dilligan Urban Legend(Chase) - WD, BW, BOB and Terrier Group 4 11/29/09 Kankakee River Valley KC
Cumbria’s Little Bits’ Will’s Way - WD, AOM Northern Ohio Specialty 4 pt. major
New Puppies - Dilligad Urban Legend x CH Cumbria’s Madcap Escapade 11/5/09 2 girls
New Puppies - CH Cumbria’s Winning Colors x Cumbria’s Strut The Stage At HiJink’s 1/31/10 - 1 boy
Rod Ott (Bravo Kennel)
Bravo Silver Lining (Nickel) - WD from the Bred-by-Exhibitor class at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach,
California
Steve & Debi Russell (Woburn Kennel)
New Champion CH Woburn Royal Lineage (Lindsey) - our red brindle girl w/ black mask finished her championship in style by going BIS (Bred
By Exhibitor) 12/12/09 Starved Rock KC - completing all of her points from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class.
Woburn British Legacy (Britney) - WB, BOS 11/21/09 and 11/22/09 Lake Shore KC
Woburn Camelot Unbridled Spirit (Darby) WD, BOS 12/19/09 Skokie Valley KC - this was his first show at 7 months - Puppy Terrier Group
1 1/9/10 Elgin KC Super Match.
Grooming Ranks at Woburn! - CH Charthill Woburn High Spirit (Spenser) and his offspring CH Woburn High Times (Trace) and
Woburn High Tea (Treacle) are being shown in grooming competitions around the USA by Kendra Otto who finished in 4th place in the
2009 Groom Team USA standings. She has moved up in the standings from 8th place in 2007 to 6th place in 2008, 4th place in 2009. In
Addition, Kendra placed in the ribbons (pointed) in more shows (10) than any other groomer in the USA this year, even though it is difficult competing with hand-stripped terriers
STCM Jan - Feb, 2010 Page 3
Babies Can Comprehend “Canine” Language
Friday, July 24 (HealthDay News) - What is a bark? A new study suggests that 6-month
old babies know the answer.
Researchers found that most infants who were tested could figure out that an aggressive bark goes with an angry-looking dog. They also
seemed to know that friendly-looking pooches voice their feelings in a different way.
The babies managed to do this even though they were not very familiar with dogs.
It is not clear whether the babies actually know that a dog baring its teeth is a sign of trouble, but they are showing a level of sophistica-
tion regarding how dogs reveal their emotions, said study author Ross Flom, an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at
Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
“We think babies have a broad-based set of abilities and skills when they enter the world.” he said. “And those become broadened and
honed based on the individual experiences in their lives.”
Flom spends his time studying how babies perceive emotions, and previously found that they can tell the difference between upbeat and
gloomy music.
In the new study, Flom and his colleagues recruited 128 infants and toddlers, almost all of whom were white. All of the participants had
little or no exposure to dogs during their brief lives.
The researchers showed the babies video stills of aggressive and non-aggressive dogs, and watched what they did when they heard
sounds of barking.
The study results appear in the July issue of Developmental Psychology.
The researcher believe that they can glean whether a baby is making a connection between two things by monitoring how long they look
at a picture. In this case, 6-month-ol babies were more likely to look longer at the picture of a canine expression that matched the bark
Only about 15% of the babies spent more time looking at the wrong dog picture or looked equally at both, Flom said.
Older babies—at 12, 18, and 24 months— were likely to look at the correct dog, but for just flickers of time, Flom said, and then look
around the room or equally between the video stills.
While some have interpreted this to mean they can‟t distinguish the correct picture, Flom says it „s actually a sign that “the task is almost
too easy for them.”
The study didn‟t examine what the babies actually perceived about the barks and the canine expressions. No one knows if they‟re aware
that a normal-looking dog is a better prospect for playtime than one that looks — and sounds—like it wants to take a bite out of the near-
est leg.
Still, it‟s “remarkable” that babies that aren‟t exposed to dogs can figure out how to link their barks to their faces, Flom said. That means
they can connect audio and visual cues.
As for the future, researchers are exploring how humans relate to dogs, which have a long history of interacting with people, and wolves,
which don‟t.
Over time, Flom said, dogs and humans have learned how to communicate with each other.
And, of course, each gets what they want from the other, whether it be the newspaper or a long back scratch.
Sources: Ross Flom, Ph.D., associate professor, psychology and neuroscience, Bringham Young University, Provo, Utah; July 2009
Developmental Psychology STCM TARTAN Jan - Feb 2010 Page 4
FBI Canine
A police dog responds to an ad for work with the FBI. ―Well‖ says the personnel
director, ―you’ll have to meet some strict requirements. First you must type at
least 60 word per minute.‖ Sitting down at the typewriter, the dog types out 80
words per minute. ―Also,‖ says the director, ―you must pass a physical and com-
plete the obstacle course.‖ This perfect canine specimen finishes the course in re-
cord time. ―There’s one last requirement,‖ the director continues; ―you must be
bilingual.‖ With confidence, the dogs looks up at him and says, ―Meow!‖
10 Reasons why your dog’s haircut costs more than yours!
1. You don’t go for 8 weeks and NEVER wash or brush your hair.
2. Your hair dresser doesn’t have to CARRY you back and forth, kicking and screaming to the sink.
3. Your hairdresser doesn’t wash and clean your rear end and give you a sanitary trim!
4. Your hairdresser doesn’t clean your ears!
5. Your hairdresser doesn’t have to remove the boogies from your eyes.
6. You sit still. You don’t bite & scratch your hairdresser.
7. Your hair cut doesn’t include a manicure and pedicure.
8. Your hairdresser only washes and cuts hair on your head.
9. You don’t decide to do an Operatic Solo at the top of your lungs and encourage all other patrons to join in!
10. The likelihood of you peeing or pooping while your hair is being cut is slim.
To access these links: ctrl + click on the link
Cute Scottie Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDymNgsMjAI
From Service Dog to SURFice Dog:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGODurRfVv4
Dooney & Bourke Special Sale: Scottie Purses
http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=29477
Scottie Online Agility game: Scottie Dog
http://www.purina.com/downloads/Games/Idc.aspx
Cooking with Miranda - Doggie Quiche (Bone Appetit’)
http://www.dogonews.com/2009/11/09/cooking-with-miranda-doggy-quiche
STCM TARTAN Jan - Feb, 2010 Page 5
STCM TARTAN Jan - Feb, 2010 Page 6
To voice your opposition visit the Ed Block Courage Award
web site at http://www.edblock.org/content/contact
STCM TARTAN Jan - Feb, 2010 Page 7
Unpacking the HSUS Gravy Train
Animal Welfare is based on the
principles of hu-
mane care and use
of animals. When
we support the idea
of animal welfare it
means we believe
that humans have
the right to use
animals and own
them, but with that
use and ownership
must be responsibil-
ity to provide proper
and humane care
and treatment.
Organizations that
support animal
welfare are the ones
who work to im-
prove the treatment
and well-being of
animals.
Animal Rights is based on the idea
that humans must
not use or own
animals at all. The
organizations who
support this philoso-
phy forward their
agenda by changing
the laws to eliminate
the raising of farm
animals for food and
clothing, hunting,
trapping, fishing,
rodeos, circuses,
zoos, the use of
animals in lifesaving
research, and the
breeding and owner-
ship of all animals as
pets and compan-
ions.
If you don't think their spending should come under question, just take a look at
their 2008 return! http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/h/4062-unpacking-the-hsus-gravy-train Unpacking the HSUS Gravy Train December 30, 2009 There are only two things certain in life, as the saying goes, and a byproduct of one of them requires nonprofit organiza-tions to file paperwork with the IRS. So now that the decep-tively named "Humane Society" of the United States (HSUS) has submitted its "Form 990" for 2008, we thought it was time to take a close look. The tax filing itself is a bit more detailed than ones in the past, thanks to some new IRS rules. And more detail equals a clearer picture of ex-actly what HSUS is doing -- and what it's not doing -- with all its money. [Click here to view the full document.] HSUS reported spending almost $20 million on "campaigns, legislation, and litigation"-enough to worry any livestock farmer or hunter looking to keep their chosen lifestyle alive. The group collected over $86 million in contributions, and spent more than $24 million on fundraising, including $4 million on professional fundraisers. Think about it: 28 cents of every dollar contributed to HSUS goes back out the door to raise more money. HSUS even paid a single "lockbox" company more than $4.2 million to count and process its cash hauls. We won't comment on that company's curious "ALF" initials (for Arizona Lockbox & Fulfillment). The bottom line is the same as it ever was: HSUS rakes in millions from unsuspecting Americans who may confuse the animal rights group with an unaffiliated local humane soci-ety. And with all this cash flying around, it's no surprise that 41 HSUS employees made at least $100,000 last year. All told, HSUS paid out over $30.9 million in salaries, wages, and other employee compensation. HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle earned more than $250,000 in salary and benefits in 2008. We wouldn't begrudge him a large salary, of course: He runs an animal-rights business "charity," after all. But the real trouble lies in where most HSUS money doesn't go: to pet shelters. In contrast with the group's extravagant spending on people, HSUS's total grant allocation was less than $4.7 million. And of that, almost half went to a political campaign committee called "Californians for Humane Farms," the main lobbying organization responsible for California's "Proposition 2" ballot initiative. For all the cute pictures of puppies and kitties on HSUS paraphernalia, you'd think it would operate a pet shelter, or at least give a substantial portion of its money to one. But HSUS has lobbying to do, a PETA-inspired agenda to push, meat eaters to stigmatize, and livestock farmers to put out to pasture. Lobbying? Oh, yes. HSUS takes four full pages to detail its lobbying activities on the state and federal lev-els.
With all the politicking going on, the animals-remember them?-seem to get lost in the shuffle. We added up the totals, and HSUS gave only a little more than $450,000-that's just half of one percent of its total budget-in grants to organizations providing hands-on care to dogs and cats. That's less than 11 percent of what it paid "ALF" (see above) just to count its money. We're musing today about HSUS's next big self-marketing blitz, and some new slogans it might want to use. Our favor-ite? "HSUS: Feed the lawyers, save the fundraisers, screw the pets." North Carolina Responsible Animal Owners Alliance It's not an
over-population problem, it's an owner retention problem. Stop the Killing. Train your pet, keep your pet. http://ww.ncraoa.com
Animal Welfare supports humane use and treatment of animals and
believes that humans have a responsibility to care for animals.
Animal Welfare includes humane treatment and responsible care of
animals used by humans for service, research, food, education,
kept in zoos or sanctuaries, and especially those animals kept by
pet owners.
Animal Rights (AR) is based on moral and ethical philosophies.
While Animals Rights Advocates and Groups talk about humane
care, the bottom line is to work for humane care and legislation
ONLY until all animals can be removed from human use. The rea-
son for this is the Animal Rights belief that no species on this planet
is better than another; therefore, humans have no right to dominate
over, use, breed, or eat non-human species. www.animal-
rights.com/arpage.htm
"..can the slavery of animals be justified? After all, precisely what
characteristic or "defect" is it that animals have that justifies our
treatment of them as our slaves, as our things, as property that
exists only for the sake of us, the human masters. The reality is that
we progressives like to think that we have eschewed all vestiges of
slavery from our lives, but the reality is that we are all slave owners,
the plantation is the earth, sown with the seeds of greed, and the
slaves are our nonhuman sisters and brothers." Gary Francione,
(Professor-Rutgers School of Law) Animal Rights Commentary,
February 15, 1996: Human Superiority.
Additional Quotes from Voices From The Darkside NAIA website
"Probably everything we do is a publicity stunt ... we are not here to
gather members, to please, to placate, to make friends. We're here
to hold the radical line." Ingrid Newkirk, PETA's president and foun-
der, USA Today, September 3, 1991
"Arson, property destruction, burglary and theft are 'acceptable
crimes' when used for the animal cause." Alex Pacheco, Director,
PETA
"In a perfect world, we would not keep animals for our benefit, in-
cluding pets," Tom Regan, emeritus professor of philosophy at
North Carolina State University and author of “Empty Cages” -
speaking at University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, March 3,
2004
"The entire animal rights movement in the United States reacted
with unfettered glee at the [Fox Hunting] Ban in England ...We view
this act of parliament as one of the most important actions in the
history of the animal rights movement. This will energize our efforts
to stop hunting with hounds." Wayne Pacelle, CEO, Humane Soci-
ety of the US (HSUS), London Times, December 26, 2004 .
"We are going to use the ballot box and the democratic process to
stop all hunting in the United States ... We will take it species by
species until all hunting is stopped in California. Then we will take it
state by state. Wayne Pacelle, Senior VP Humane Society of the
US (HSUS), formerly of Friends of Animals and Fund for Animals,
Full Cry Magazine, October 1, 1990. (Continued on Page 8)
Animal Activists or Animal Advocate?
Animal Rights or Animal Welfare?
Do YOU know the difference?
STCM TARTAN Jan - Feb 2010 page 8
(Continued from previous page)
Current surveys show that nearly 70% of pet owners consider
their pets as family members. This is a good thing as this
raises the level of care and commitment that owners provide
for their pets.
The Animal Rights leaders and grassroots organizations are
very adept at blurring the lines between Animal Welfare and
Animal Rights. Animal Rights Groups exploit our love of ani-
mals to work for various types of restrictive legislation (limit
laws, breed specific legislation, mandatory spay/neuter) as
well as laws that are steps toward changing the legal status of
animals as property.
In a speech to the Animal Agriculture Alliance, Wes Jamison,
PhD, an associate professor of agriculture at Dordt College
said the animal rights movement, which has its roots in
Europe, is here to stay. Dr Jamison says four social conditions
cause the movement: urbanization, humanization of animals
(anthropomorphism), acceptance of evolutionary theory, and
affinity for equal rights among species (egalitarianism). To-
day’s urban society whose main contact with animals is pets
that they view as family members, creates a ready-made audi-
ence for animal rights activists. In the late 1990s many animal
rights groups started using legislative, regulatory, and judicial
processes to work toward their goals. With little success at the
federal level, efforts have focused on state and local levels.
According to Dr. Jamison, this is where animal rights groups
are having a quiet and very significant impact on the way peo-
ple use and view animals. They have advantages. They have
better organization, they have intense activism, and they have
local civic support. www.avma.org/onlnews/javma
To quote Gary Francione (Rutgers School of Law) and Tom
Regan (Professor of Philosophy, NC State University) – “Not
only are the philosophies of animal rights and animal welfare
separated by irreconcilable differences... the enactment of
animal welfare measures actually impedes the achievement of
animal rights... Welfare reforms, by their very nature, can only
serve to retard the pace at which animal rights goals are
achieved.” A Movement's Means Create Its Ends," The Ani-
mals' Agenda, January/February 1992, pp. 40-42. (NAIA web-
site http://www.naiaonline.org/body/articles/archives/
animalrightsquote.htm.)
Equally important is to understand the philosophy and organi-
zation of the animal rights movement. Only the extremists
make headline news – ALF (Animal Liberation Front) breaking
in to a school or lab and “rescuing” animals housed there, or
throwing acid on vehicles owned by pharmaceutical company
executives. The activists who work to integrate their philoso-
phy into our legal system one small step at a time through the
courts don't make exciting news for the press.
HOW IS THE ANIMAL RIGHTS AGENDA ACCOMPLISHED?
By changing public opinion - By changing the law – by electing
pro animal rights legislators. Dr. Elliot Katz, founder of In De-
fense of Animals says “our efforts to raise the status of ani-
mals beyond that of mere property, commodities and things
dramatically expanded as the state of Rhode Island, and the
cities of West Hollywood and Berkeley, CA, and Sherwood,
recognizing the significance of animal guardianship ... important
victories in our relentless war on animal exploitation, cruelty and
abuse.” He further claims “Updating city codes to include the term
"animal guardian" is a symbolic change that demonstrates a new
attitude of public concern for the welfare of all animals. Though
updated legal language does not affect one’s legal rights, responsi-
bilities and liabilities, the psychological and sociological impact of
this change in language is advancing positive attitudes about ani-
mal care.” www.guardiancampaign.com/whatDifferenceWord.htm
In reality, this statement by Katz better explains the motive behind
Guardianship: "It is time we demand an end to the misguided and
abusive concept of animal ownership. The first step on this long,
but just, road would be ending the concept of pet ownership." Elliot
Katz, President "In Defense of Animals," Spring 1997.
HOW DO THE ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUPS CHANGE THE LAW?
Visit the Institute for Animal Rights Law (IARL) website There you
can download their radical version of a model spay/neuter ordi-
nance which reads “it shall be unlawful to harbor in this jurisdiction
any un-spayed cat or dog over four months of age or any unneu-
tered cat or dog over four months of age. "Harbor" is defined to
include legal ownership, or the providing of regular care, or shelter,
or protection, or refuge, or nourishment, or medical treatment…”
IARL will also “educate” you on why anti-breeding laws are constitu-
tional. Their website says - The core of a typical anti-breeding law is
its “findings,” which usually are that:
· Euthanasia of unwanted cats and dogs is rampant, with totals
annually of millions of animals;
· The root cause of this mass killing is the problem of overpopula-
tion, which causes social problems beyond those of euthanasia.
Further, IARL says “Based on these findings, the anti-breeding laws
provide for a moratorium on the breeding of cats and dogs, and if
that doesn’t reduce the overpopulation problem in that municipality
then a mandatory spaying and neutering program is provided.”
As the end goal of animal rights is to end breeding of companion
animals, they need to draw a straight line between breeding and
euthanasia, whether or not the logic used to make a case is flawed
or the information presented is inaccurate. First euthanasia is
hardly “rampant”, as figures have steadily decreased over the past
decades. Further, IARL, in typical activist fashion, chooses to com-
pletely ignore all other reasons for animals ending up in shelters -
generally related to a breakdown of the owner’s ability or desire to
care for the animal.
CONCLUSION
If you become involved in local legislation issues, it is important to
remember that much of the general public and many of the legisla-
tors do not understand these differences. They are being manipu-
lated into passing restrictive laws which can be the vehicle for fu-
ture enactment of measures to possibly eliminate ownership of
pets.
Ethics and responsible ownership cannot be legislated – it must be
taught, and animal cruelty laws already exist to punish the offend-
ers.
Animal Welfare is based on the
principles of hu-
mane care and use
of animals. When
we support the idea
of animal welfare it
means we believe
that humans have
the right to use
animals and own
them, but with that
use and ownership
must be responsibil-
ity to provide proper
and humane care
and treatment.
Organizations that
support animal
welfare are the ones
who work to im-
prove the treatment
and well-being of
animals.
Animal Rights is based on the idea
that humans must
not use or own
animals at all. The
organizations who
support this philoso-
phy forward their
agenda by changing
the laws to eliminate
the raising of farm
animals for food and
clothing, hunting,
trapping, fishing,
rodeos, circuses,
zoos, the use of
animals in lifesaving
research, and the
breeding and owner-
ship of all animals as
pets and compan-
ions.
Animal Activists or Animal Advocates? Animal Rights or Animal Welfare? Do YOU know the difference? - continued…..
STCM TARTAN Jan - Feb, 2010 Page 9
My Mom Made Me Do This!!!
Cancer Research
The following message is forwarded with permission from Dr. Froman: Although it was initially addressed to practitioners on the veteri-
nary professionals board, she agreed that it would be useful to get the work out to knowledgeable dog owners who could make their own
practitioners aware of the request for tumor and blood samples…
Dr. Froman writes:
I am writing to ask for support from practitioners - the Van Andel Research Institute in Michigan is the recipient of a National Cancer In-
stitute Go! Grant to study cancer in canines and humans. The initial focus is on five main tumor types (canine only at this point):
1) Osteosarcoma 2) Hemangiosarcoma 3) Lymphoma 4) Malignant histiocytosis 5) Melanoma (oral or digital)
We are asking for submissions of *FRESH* tumor samples (not in formalin) and 3-5 mls of blood in an EDTA tube, along with a signed
owner consent form. If the dog has already had the mass removed, and there is a histologically confirmed diagnosis of one of the above
tumor types, we would be pleased to receive a blood sample. All submissions must include the signed consent form and histo report con-
firming the diagnosis. With advance notice, we can overnight a tumor collection kit to your practice. The Van Andel is a world class hu-
man cancer research institute. We are very hopeful these studies will lead to earlier diagnostics, as well as improved and individualized
therapies for both dogs and people. More information at www.vai.org/helpingdogs (source: [email protected]—posted on Janu-
ary 23, 2010 by Cindy Cooke [email protected])
“Bet You Can’t Own Just One! - Author Unknown
Why own a dog? There’s a danger you know. You can’t own just one, for the craving will grow. There’s no doubt they’re addictive, wherein lies the danger. While
living with lots, you’ll grow poorer and stranger.
One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny. The third one is easy, the fourth one’s a honey. The fifth one delightful, the sixth one’s a breeze. You find you can
live with a houseful with ease. So how ‘bout another? Would you really dare? They’re really quite easy but oh, Lord the hair! With dogs on the sofa and dogs on
the bed, and crates in the kitchen, it’s no bother you’ve said. They’re really no trouble, their manners are great. What’s just one more dog and just one more crate?
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty. The floor is all footprints, the furniture dusty. The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care? Who minds a few nose
prints and a little more hair? So let’s keep a puppy, you can always find room and a little more time for the dust cloth and broom. There’s hardly a limit to the dogs
you can add. The thought of a cutback sure makes you sad. Each one is so special, so useful, so funny. The vet, the food bill grows larger, you owe money. Your
folks never visit, few friends come to stay except other dog folks, who all live the same way. Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead too. But your
weekends are busy, you’re off with your crew.
There’s dog food and vitamins, training and shots. And entries and travel and motels which cost lots. Is it worth it, you wonder? Are you caught in a trap? Then
that favorite dogs comes and climbs in your lap. His look says you’re special and you know that you will keep all of the critters in spite of the bill. Some just for
showing and some just to breed. And some just for loving, they all fill a need.
But winter’s a hassle, the dogs hate it too. But they must have their walks though they’re numb and you’re blue. Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
at the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out. The dogs and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills, the work and the worry, the pressure, the bills. The whole thing
seems worth it, the dogs are your life. They’re charming and funny and offset the strife.
Your life-style has changed. Things won’t be the same. Yes, those dogs are addictive and so it’s the dog game!!
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When a dog bays, it is following the basic urge to call the pack together.
Rituals are a basic part of canine behavior. Greetings, feeding, hunting and sleeping all include social performances.
The burying of bones is part of a dog’s instinctive feeding ritual; shaking things viciously is part of the hunting ritual.
AKC Changes to Rules Applying to Dog Shows
Chapter 3, Section 3 Effective: January 1, 2010
Bred-by-Exhibitor class entrants must be registered by the date of the event.
Chapter 3, Section 5 Effective: July 1, 2010
The Twelve-to-Eighteen Month class can be further divided into two age groups consisting of twelve month of age and under fifteen month,
and fifteen months of age but under eighteen month of age.
Chapter 3, Section 14 Effective: With the implementation of the May 12, 2010 Point Schedule
Grand Champion points may be awarded to the Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best of Va-
riety of Breed, Select Dog and Select Bitch.
Chapter 3, Section 15 Effective: With the implementation of the May 12, 2010 Point Schedule
Grand Champion points will not be awarded beyond variety competition.
Chapter 3, Section 23 Effective: January 1, 2010
Winners of the Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex in each of the individual miscellaneous breeds will be awarded points towards the Cer-
tificate of Merit (CM) title based on the number of dogs defeated. Upon completion of the CM title a dog may continue to compete in the Mis-
cellaneous class so long as they are of an eligible breed. The CM suffix title is an introductory title to AKC conformation events and will be
superseded by the CH title when earned. A detailed explanation of the CM point structure may be found in the May 2009 Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes.
Chapter 5, Section 1 Effective: With the implementation of the May 12, 2010 Point Schedule
Ribbon color for the Select award is light blue and white.
Chapter 11, Section 1 Effective: January 1, 2010
All dogs must be individually registered by the day of the event to be eligible to exhibit at an AKC event. No dog shall be exhibited in a li-
censed or member dog show, except for dogs entered in the Miscellaneous Class unless it is either individually registered in the AKC Stud
Book, or individually registered with a foreign registry organization whose pedigrees are acceptable for AKC registration. Only dogs that are
individually registered with a foreign registry organization and whose registration with the AKC has been delayed will be eligible for an exten-
sion.
Chapter 11, Section 4 Effective: January 1, 2010
An AKC litter number will no longer be accepted on an entry form. In addition, a Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) or Indefinite Listing
Privilege (ILP) number will be acceptable for participation in appropriate classes.
Chapter 12, Section 4 Effective: January 1, 2010
Because an AKC litter number will no longer be accepted on entries, it will not be necessary to provide this information in the printed catalog.
Chapter 16, Section 6 Effective: With the implementation of the May 12, 2010 Point Schedule
Grand Champion points cannot be earned until a dog has completed the requirements for a championship. The Grand Champion points will
be recorded according to the number of eligible dogs competing in the regular classes of each breed or variety, as well as dogs competing in
Best of Breed competition according to the Schedule of Points established by the Board of Directors.
Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed will count all eligible dogs of both sexes competing in Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed in
addition to the dogs that competed in the regular classes for both sexes in calculating Grand Champion points.
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed shall count all eligible dogs of their sex competing in Best of Breed or Best of
Variety of Breed competition in addition to the dogs that competed in the regular classes for their sex in calculating Grand Championship
points.
Select Dog or Select Bitch shall count all eligible dogs of their sex defeated in Best of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed competition in addition
to the dogs that competed in the regular classes for their sex in calculating Grand Championship points.
Chapter 16, Section 7 Effective: With the implementation of the May 12, 2010 Point Schedule
To become a Grand Champion a dog that is a Champion of Record must have twenty-five Grand Champion points. Nine or more of those
points must have been won at three shows with a rating of three or more Grand Champion points each and under three different judges. Ad-
ditional, some one or more of the balance of said points must have been won under some other judge or judges than the three judge referred
to above and at least on Champion of Record was defeated at three shows.
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Following the Meeting:
Hand-crafted Curio Cabinet Raffle
Crafted by STCM Member & Officer Jim DeArmond
You Must Be Present To WIN!!
AGENDA:
Sit-Down Dinner - Featured Speaker
Brief Annual Meeting (Very Brief)
Election of Officers
Presentation of Awards
STCM Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Dinner
Dinner Reservations
Apple Almond Chicken
Stuffed with a Delicious Apple and Almond Stuffing, Glazed with a Maple and Dijon Sauce
English Cut Roast Sirloin
Sliced Roast Sirloin Topped with a Sauce Burgonne
All dinners served with fresh Garden Salad or Caesar Salad, Chef’s Choice of Starch and Vegetable, Warm rolls
and Butter, Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea & French Style Cheesecake for Dessert
Chicken ____ number of dinners at $20.00 per dinner $________
Sirloin ____ number of dinners at $20.00 per dinner $_______
Make Checks payable to STCM
Mail Completed form and check (s) to :
Regina Hess
58581 Klumbis Rd., Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 591-0487 [email protected]
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