Poodle Papers Spring 2004

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President:Anne Rogers Clark1st Vice Pres.: Doris Cozart

2nd Vice Pres.:Diann EllisCorres. Sec.: Helen Tomb-Taylor

[email protected]. Sec.: Doris GrantTreasurer: Scott Olund

Variety RepresentativesToy:Jack MacGillivrayMini:Barbara Furbush

Stand.: Dr Samuel Peacock

Publicity: Thomas CarnealAKC Delegate: Barbara Green

Show CommitteeChairperson: Glenna Carlson

Performance Events ObedienceChairperson-Susie Osborn

Performance Events AgilityChairperson-Jan Hopper j

WC/WCX Working CertificateChairperson- Mrs. Beverly Cobb

Public Education CoordinatorArlene Scardo

Affiliate Club Council:Diann Ellis

PCA Foundation:Exec. Director Michael Wahlig

Genectic Anomalies Committee:Director Michael Wahlig

PCA Poodle Rescue Central:Sandra Malicote713 -526 -9619

email:[email protected]

Poodles in America:Editor:Betsey Leedy

Breeder Referral:Richard Lehman956-447-1939

PCA Home PageLeslie Newing

www.poodleclubofamerica.org

PCA InformationHal Kinne

[email protected]

The Poodle PapersEditor: Leslie Newing203-255-3396 eves.

Email: [email protected]

President's Message

By now you all must know of the change in venuefor the 2004 POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA'SSpecialty Show. Much thanks must be given toBarbara and Jack Furbush for stepping into thebreach (caused by Leap Year changing the dateof the annual show) and finding an alternateshow site that not only compares to the ShowPlace Arena-but may be better in some respects.This all so includes a wonderful area for theWC, WCX trials. Barbara has done a terrificjob in seeking out solutions to every problemthat might come up in relocating the show forthis year. It has been a huge task, however Bar-bara with help from our show chair GlennaCarlson, and assistant show chair RichardLehman as well as other members of the Boardwas well up for the job. Thank you all thathave become involved and given so freely of yourtime and expertise.

Anne Rogers Clark


Coming SpecialtiesComing SpecialtiesComing SpecialtiesComing SpecialtiesComing SpecialtiesP.C.A. AFFILIA TE CLUB SHOWS

* Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis

2004.

APRIL 17 WASHINGTON POODLE CLUBBREED:: MR. JORDAN CHAMBERLAIN

APRIL 26:WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN POODLE CLUBBREED: KENNETH M. MC DERMOTTOBEDIENCE: H. EDWARD WHITNEY

APRIL 30 :WILLIAM PENN POODLE CLUBBREED: MRS. CAROLYN TAYLOROBEDIENCE: FRANK WASHABAUGH

MAY 8 LOS ANGELES POODLE OBEDIENCE CLUB,INC.JUDGES: OBEDIENCE: N/A

MAY 8 HUB POODLE CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTYBREED: MRS. MAUREEN RUSSO

MAY 16 POODLE CLUB OF HAWAIIBREED: PEGGY HAUCKOBEDIENCE: WINSTON KUPAU

MAY 22:PANORAMA POODLE CLUB OF MT. SPOKANEBREED: ARLY HUSSIN: CONFORMATIONOBEDIENCE:JOYCE OSTBY:

MAY 28 POODLE CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTSBREED:: DANIEL AUGUSTUSOBEDIENCE, REGULAR CLASSES - H.E.WHITNEYOBEDIENCE, RALLY AND NON-REGULARCLASSES - TBASWEEPSTAKES - HELEN SOKOPP

JUNE 18 ORLANDO POODLE CLUBBREED:: RANDY GARRENOBEDIENCE: WILLIAM DILLARDSWEEPSTAKES: JOE WAKE

JUNE 26 POODLE CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITYBREED: MARILYN MAYFIELD

JULY 1:THE POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,BREED: ANDREW MILLS

JULY 2: TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUBBREED: J. RAY JOHNSON OBEDIENCE: HAROLD LAVENE - NOVICE &NON-REGULARHAROLD DOAN - OPEN & UTILITY SWEEPSTAKES: TED LEE

JULY 7: POODLE CLUB OF SAN ANTONIOBREED: W. EVERETT DEAN:OBEDIENCE: FRANK SALING

JULY 15:BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUBEVENT No. 2004157302DATE: JULY 15, 2004

BREED: EDD E. BIVINOBEDIENCE: FRANK WASHABAUGH

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JULY 23 GREATER MILWAUKEE POODLE CLUBBREED: MR. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM

JULY 24: & 25 TIDELANDS POODLE CLUBBREED: KEN NAGLER & PATRICKSHELMADINE

JULY 28GREATER PITTSBURGH POODLE CLUBBREED:: CHARLES CYOPIK

AUGUST 13 COLUMBINE STATE POODLEBREED: WILLIAM CUNNINGHAMOBEDIENCE: PATRICIA MAYNARD

SWEEPSTAKES: DORI CARNELL JUNIOR SHOWMAN: N/A

AUGUST 20:WESTERN RESERVE POODLE CLUBBREED: MICHAEL CANALIZOTBD: SWEEPSTAKES

AUGUST 20:POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALI-FORNIA, INC.

BREED:JERRY L. ROSZMANAUGUST 20 :HEART OF AMERICA POODLE CLUB

BREED: MRS. KAREN S MCFARLANEOBEDIENCE: MR. RICHARD CRAVEN

AUGUST 21:SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUBBREED:: LUIS AIZECORBE

AUGUST 22:SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUBBREED: ADRENA BRUNOTTE

SEPTEMBER 17:QUINNIPIAC POODLE CLUBBREED:: MRS. NONA CATERALLOBEDIENCE: MRS. ELIZABETH CHASE

OCTOBER 7:GREENSPRING POODLE CLUBBREED:: DR. SAMUEL M. PEACOCKOBEDIENCE: MRS. MARIE V HUFFMAN

OCTOBER 16 POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL CALI-FORNIA

BREED:: MRS. PEGGY HAUCKDECEMBER 10:POODLE CLUB OF LEHIGH VALLEY

BREED:: JACK MACGILLIVRAYDECEMBER 11:POODLE CLUB OF LEHIGH VALLEY

OBEDIENCE: JOHN LANDIS

POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIAPRESIDENT: Janet D. Collins, 25076 Asti Rd., Cloverdale, CA95441 707-857-3607SECRETARY: Mary Olund, 12 Elkin Ct., San Rafael, CA 94901415-457-4648BREEDER REFERRAL: Mary Olund, 415-457-4648RESCUE REFERRAL: Mary Olund, 415-457-4648

SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUBPRESIDENT: Michelle Mixon, 1857 Warnock Dr., Ramona, CA92065 760-787-0763SECRETARY: Norma Strait, 1531 W. Knapp Dr., Vista, CA760-724-9134BREEDER REFERRAL: Norma Strait, 760-724-9134RESCUE REFERRAL: Janine Loescher, 619-262-7650




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TWIN CITIES POODLE CLUB 2004Board members list:PRESIDENT:Elaine(Robinson)RudeVP: Kay ReillyTREASURER:Sue BlomquistSECRETARY Holly Corbett5748,27 ave.so. Minneapolis,[email protected]:Judy MenzosTerri MeyersEva MitchellLinda HoofBarb Beneke

Sincerely,Holly Corbett

WESTERN RESERVE POODLE CLUB 2004PRESIDENT: Barbara Ackermanphone:440-842-221510880 Woodview Blvd ,Parma Hts, OH 44130 email:[email protected] VICE PRES: Judy Pelgarphone:330-648-942013005 Chatham, Spencer, OH 44275email: [email protected] SECY: Jan Gilsonphone:440-238-944710096 Shale Brook Ct ,Strongsville, OH 44149 email:[email protected]: MaryJo BaranowskiRECORDING SECY: Joan MadisRESCUE REFERRAL: Sally Kernsphone:330-467-77699040 Lowell Lane,Northfield, OH 44067email: [email protected] REFERRAL:Sharon Shafranekphone:419-929-62081160 Chenango Rd , Wakeman, OH 44889email:[email protected] Members:Carol Dean Sally KernsJoanne Kirk Shelley Klein

THE POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERNCALIFORNIA, INC .PRESIDENT: Madeline Patterson, 4570 Moorpark Rd.,Camarillo,CA 93012 805-529-4705SECRETARY: Jill Ferrara, 9200 Encino Ave., Northridge,CA91325 818-993-8948BREEDER REFERRAL: Madeline Patterson, 805-529-7405RESCUE REFERAL: Madeline Patterson, 805-529-7405

TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUBPRESIDENT: Linda Sciacca, 6166 Seminole Blvd.,Seminole, FL33772 727-391-1332SECRETARY: Elizabeth Hutchens, POP Box 5222,Clearwater, FL33752 727-789-2574BREEDER REFERRAL: Linda Sciacca, 727-391-1332RESCUE REFERAL: Karen Toth, 727-541-1332

COLUMBINE STATE POODLE CLUB, INC.PRESIDENT: Bill Ramsey, 12030 Woodlake Rd., Elbert,CO 80106 719-495-9144SECRETARY: Bernice Ramsey, 12030 Woodlake Rd.,Elbert, CO 80106 719-495-9144BREEDER REFERRAL: Elaine Noel, 303-693-9946RESCUE REFERAL: Jeanne Phipers, 303-985-2811

PUGET SOUND POODLE CLUBPRESIDENT: Dana Plonkey, 13710 Manor Way,Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-743-1601SECRETARY: Christine Dallas, 36313 84th Ave NE,Eatonville,WA 98328 360-832-3747BREEDER REFERRAL: Judy Lord, 425-745-8131RESCUE REFERAL: Kym Gagner, 425-822-2659

BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUBPRESIDENT: Ricdhard Jordan, 110 Gary St., NewWaverly, TX 77358 936-344-9571SECRETARY: Alice Herd, 5711 Sugar Hill Dr., #19,Houston, TX 77057 713-784-5915BREEDER REFERRAL: Guinnette Peebles, 281-477-3297RESCUE REFERAL: Guinnette Peebles, 281-477-3297

WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN POODLE CLUBPRESIDENT: Carolyn O’Rourke, 123 Main Street, Apt. B,Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-3299SECRETARY: Lynda Stadtler, 616 Grand Avenue,Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-6396BREEDER REFERRAL: Wolfgang Hahn, 212-831-8254RESCUE REFERAL: Anita McKenna, 908-237-1347

POODLE CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITYPRESIDENT: Dr. Roger Pritchard, 310 S. Sooner Rd.,Midwest City, OK 73110 405-732-1873SECRETARY: Sarah Schmidt, 3017 SW 95, OklahomaCity, OK 73159 405-692-0522BREEDER REFERRAL: Karla Roth 405-376-3651RESCUE REFERRAL: Karla Roth 405-376-3651

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Dear Poodle friends,Longtime Twin Cities Poodle member RoseMarie "Sue" Julig,age 61 passed awayJanuary 12 after a battle with cancer Pre-ceded in death by husband Carl: and fa-ther Woodrow. Survived by Mother,M a r i e R o b e r t s , d a u g h t e r, C y n t h i aNewcombe, Granddaughters Nicole andAndrea-Rose,andBrothers Donald,Dennis,and Douglas Roberts,and dearestfriend,Eva Mitchell.

Sue has been a TCPC fixture for over 20years,finishing most of her MiniatureChampions herself.through Vol.IX ofPoodles in America ,she had 23 AKC cham-pion Mini's,though the number is now over50,and several more still out there wrap-ping up their titles. Sue's wonderful smileand good sportsmanship, and "joie de vie"will be greatly missed,

Sincerely,Holly Corbett,Secretary,Twin Cities Poodle Club,Inc.

PCA National 2004

SUNDAY JUNE 6th AGILTIYMONDAY JUNE 7th OBEDIENCETUESDAY JUNE 8th ALL DOGSWEDNESDAY JUNE 9th ALL

BITCHESTHURSDAY JUNE 10th

INTERVARIETY

WICOMICO CIVC CENTERSALISBURY Maryland

PCA FoundationPCA FoundationPCA FoundationPCA FoundationPCA FoundationThe PCA Foundation recently received an updated sta-

tus report on the University of California,Davis' work on characterizing the inher-itance of Addison's Disease and linkedDNA markers. The report is dated October 15,2003. As of that time, genomic information and datahad been collected on 1,349 Standard Poodles (10.5%with Addison's). The heritability estimate for StandardPoodles is quite high at 0.75. A single locus, autoso-mal recessive mode of inheritance is suggested for Stan-dard Poodles. This mode of inheritance may be provenstatistically if a sufficient number of dogs are added infuture analyses. The Dr. Oberbauer has assembled asubset of an approximately 800 dog Standard Poodlefamily to begin scanning the genome to identify a linkedmarker. Using 182 highly related Standard Poodles,screening has begun but linkage has not yet been iden-tified. The Foundation continues to support this work.Please continue to provide phenotype, Addisonian sta-tus and pedigree data along with buccal epithelial swabsto Dr. Oberbauer and her colleagues. The best way toget information on how to provide the needed infor-mation and materials is to visit the University of Cali-fornia Davis web site at http://cgap.ucdavis.edu.Thanks for all the past support.

University of California Davis has justcompleted a two year study to define theinheritance of idiopathic epilepsy in thePoodle. They have collected phenotypic, pedigreeand survey data for 72 Toy Poodles (8.3% affected), 54Miniature Poodles (18.5% affected) and 1,291 Stan-dard Poodles (3.4% affected). DNA samples have alsobeen collected and stored. The Foundation will con-tinue to support further work on this project. As in allUC Davis studies, to make submission convenient forowners, Internet access (http://cgap.ucdavis.edu) per-mits owners to go to the website and request the studyparticipation kits. The kits include a questionnaire forthe phenotypic parameters, the buccal epithelial col-lecting swabs, instructions on how to swab and a re-turn postage paid envelope. What could be easier?Please participate.

Michael Wahlig


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THE STAGES OF CANINE PREGNANCY

Canine pregnancy lasts nine weeks and then you haveapproximately 8 weeks of rearing to do. I have identifiedand defined the several stages we go through in this pro-cess:

Week one: Was he the right one? Typified by agonizingover whether you chose the right stud

Week two: Was she fertile? Indicated by mildly threat-ening thoughts directed at your bitch and concern aboutwasted $$$

Week three: Oh lord, we missed her...stupid sterile studdog

Week four: Vet appointments fix everything You sched-ule a vet visit for a sonogram and wake up the morning ofthe planned test to discover she looks like she ate a water-melon!

Week five: Not enough food in the world to feed thisbitch...

Week six: Oh lord she's lost some babies...when reallyshe has just moved them around a bit and now she is hang-ing down more than spread out like a watermelon

Week seven: Dreams of glory featuring puppies with thebest parts of both parents

Week eight: Nightmares of disaster featuring puppies thatlook like the neighbor's dog

Week nine: Maximum guilt...how could you do this tothis sweet little girl, she can't eat or sleep and neither canyou.

Stage One labor:

Now, is it now? No she is just rehearsing AND she haspicked out one fake place for puppies, one real place andjust rolls her eyes at the lovely new whelping facility youbuilt for her.

Stage Two:

Well the fake place (the closet) has been passed up for thebushes in the front yard and you cannot convince her thather humongous butt is clearly visible to all passers-by...herhead is hidden, she thinks she is in a den and to h*** withyou, you have no idea what you are doing. Your job is toget her into the whelping box without stressing this deli-cate little dog mom to be or calling in the crane or fork-lift.

Actual delivery of babies:

At this point Time is not on your side...it races, then crawls,

races then crawls. Do you call the vet, do you wait. Youhave lighter moments ...the bitch trying to crawl into thelaundry basket with the babies.

Puppies Day one:

Hubby comes in to view the litter, points at one and says"Wow is he cute". He is half the size of the other babies.

Puppies Week One:

Looking for heads in all the wrong places...now youKNOW better than to look for heads when they havesmushed up muzzles from nursing

Puppies Weeks Two and Three:

You do their stress activities, monitor weights and everyday hubby comes in to check on his boy...yes he is cute...fast, too. Easy to be fast when you are long as a freighttrain with long legs to match. You've picked out the bestrears and tails from watching them nurse.

During week three you discuss devotion to motherhoodwith your bitch when she announces the darn things havesharp teeth.

Week Four and Five:

They really are cute and you are caught thinking they arecute, because they are now on solid food and you are fastrunning out of clean paper. Hubby plays with his boy childand begs you to stack him up and tell him what you think... you develop really good diversionary strategies.

Week six:

You are starting serious evaluation and start taking pic-tures ... you notice while doing the photographs thathubby's pick is now the same size as his littermates. Thelitter looks really good...aren't you glad you got that ge-neric sperm and they all look like your bitch, who is per-fect in every way

Week seven:

While analyzing the photos you keep coming back to onestriking male who is very balanced and veryproportioned...this cannot be happening, Could this be the"little " male your hubby liked.. THAT can't be...

Week eight:

The puppy party where all your friends and some of yourenemies come over to pick your little darlings apart ingreat detail and make rude remarks about the faults thatnasty stud produced. Their decision is unanimous ... pickof the litter is a strong handsome boy who trots wonder-fully, comes when called and thinks your hubby hung themoon.

AUTHOR UNKNOWN


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The following are a list of additional campsites in the area that will

accept Poodles for PCA

National:

Bali-Hi RV. Park US 50 to RT. 90 left on St.Martins Neck Road. (Approx. 25 miles from show site) Ph. 410-352-5477

Eagles Nest Park - US 50 to 611 S. left on Eagles Nest Rd. (Approx. 25 miles) Ph. 410-213-0097

Frontier Town Campground US 50 to Hwy. 611 S. & 4 miles down ( Approx. 25 miles ) 1-800-228-5590

Ocean City Campground In Ocean City 70 th Street and Bay (Approx. 30 miles) 410-524-7601

Princess Anne Campground US 13 Brittingham Lane (Approx. 18 miles) Ph. 410-651-1520

Roaring Point Waterfront Camping Rt 50 to RT 349 Southwest (Approx. 21 miles) Ph.410-873-2553

Sandy Hill Family Camp US 50 to W 349, W. Royal Oak Rd. to Sandy Hill Rd. (Approx. 21 miles) Ph. 410-873-2471

PCA Seminar 2004It is a great privilege and honor for thePoodle Club of America Foundation topresent as our 2004 Seminar speaker thedistinguished Tufts University geneticist,Dr. Jerold Bell. Dr. Bell, known to thereaders of the AKC Gazette for his insight-ful and thought-provoking columns, is aconsummate teacher and lecturer.

Although Dr. Bell was our Seminar pre-senter in 1998 when he discussed pedigreeanalysis and genetic disease management(those tapes are still available), so muchhas happened, and changed, in the field ofgenetics in the last eight years that we feltis was important to ask him to return, andbring us all up to date. Those of you who heard him in1998 know how important it will be to have pen andpaper--or laptop--ready when he begins.

Dr. Bell always tailors his remarks to the specific breedclub which invites him; so he is very interested in theresults of our health survey which we are conducting.Since poodles have been the paradigm for much of thecanine genetic research--thanks in great part to yourcontributions for research funding through the PCAFoundation--you should expect to hear a lot of specif-ics which your dollars have made possible.

This is a gentleman and a topic which you cannot af-ford to miss!

Mary Linda Yeakey, Seminar Coordinator

Have you made your res-ervations yet for the Great-est Show on earth? Thisyears theme is under thebig Top!Its circus Time in SalisburyMaryland!


PCA is not responsible for any statements or claimsmade by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights toedit all copy and make editorial comments where nec-essary and deemed appropriate by the editor. PCA re-serves the right to refuse items submitted for publica-tion. Written permission must be received and grantedby PCA in order to reprint any editorial material, con-tributors reserve all rights to their articles and permis-sions must be granted by them for reprint purposes.

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Spotlite on a P.C.A. MemberSpotlite on a P.C.A. MemberSpotlite on a P.C.A. MemberSpotlite on a P.C.A. MemberSpotlite on a P.C.A. Member This Edition of the Poodle Papers shines it’s spotliteon Doris Cozart

MOVING?MOVING?MOVING?MOVING?MOVING?Please if you have moved pleaseemail me your new address so Ican update it to keep you gettingthe Poodle Papers. I only get oneupdate a year otherwise so yourissues of the Poodle Papers willdrop if I don’t have an up to dateaddress on you.Email [email protected]

Brief Personal Biography for Poodle Papers: Mrs. DorisCozart

I have two children and one very nice husband, Gene.We will have been married for 48 years in July. Ourson, Michael, is not doggy at all. Our daughter, Debbie,is active in the world of dogs as a multi-group judgeand breeder of Standard Poodles - she is continuingwith the Cotian kennel prefix.

Our first Poodle was a companion puppy bought forthe children by their grandparents. This was the begin-ning of our love affair with Poodles. At that time Genewas in the Air Force and we changed bases many times.One assignment was in England the quarantine for dogswas very strict and onerous and we decided that wecould not take our Poodle with us. She stayed in theUS with my parents. While in England (1965) we vis-ited a Poodle Kennel with a friend as he wanted a petpuppy and having owned a Poodle, we qualified as "ex-perts". Well, he did not get a puppy but I came homewith a show prospect Poodle and that was the start ofthe Toy breeding program. In England I learned togroom for the show ring, not very well but I tried!! Iexhibited at Crufts and placed third in a class of 36 andthe show obsession started..

It really turned into a family affair. We would all packup for a weekend of shows and make a mini vacationout of the trip. As the children got older it was easierfor just me to go to the shows alone or with friends asthe family had other things to do. Along the way we allmade great friends, most of whom we still are in con-tact with today. As Debbie got older we would go tothe shows together, she showed many of our Poodles.After she graduated from college, she would generallykeep one toy (mixed in with a couple of Standards) andshow it for me. Along the way I have used severalhandlers Wendell Sammet, Dee Shepard, Richard Bauerand Mark Shanoff. Each of these people added muchto my understanding of showing dogs. Gene was al-ways interested in the dogs and he was the NationalShow Chairman for seven years.

We have bred over 20 toy champions. They have in-cluded Group, Best In Show and Specialty Best in Showwinners. Additionally we have bred or owned 4 top

producing Toys. Together they have sired or whelpedmore than 40 titled dogs. I phased out of my breedingprogram when I started to judge.

I am approved to judge the Non-Sporting group, Toygroup and half of the Working group. I am currentlyactive in my local kennel club, president of our localjudges group and trying to learn to grow Plumeria.

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Raffle Table time is coming up soon at the PCA Spe-cialty show in June and we could use your help. Weneed people to sell those winning Raffle tickets and weneed the younger generation to pick those winning tick-ets. In the past, we have been fortunate to have beenhelped by some of our great Junior Showmanship han-dlers and many other wonderful workers of all ageswho generously gave us some of their time.

Could we count on you this year? Please contact PattyMoulthrop or Alice Wolaniuk at 410-755-6719 [email protected] or send a note to Alice Wolaniuk,445 Sassafras Rd., Warwick, Md., 21912. Hope to hearfrom you soon.

Alice Wolaniuk


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Wow!! I can’t believe this year has gone by so fast!! It is

almost time for PCA again. This is my last article – and I

hope I have persuaded a few of you to come out and try out

for the WC/WCX. Deaux Rey and I will be there again

this year, even though he already has his WCX. We

wouldn’t miss it for anything.

This year

we have de-

cided to try

our hands

(and paws)

at Novice

Obedience.

Last year I

made my

h u s b a n d

drive five

hours out of

our way to visit the Ward Duck Carving Museum in

Salisbury. The birds looked so real it is amazing. I am so

impressed at what an artist can do with a simple piece of

wood. As fate would have it, PCA is going to be held in

Salisbury this year, and you may have a chance to visit the

Museum – I promise you will not be disappointed. Salisbury

will be fun place to hold PCA.

I must say I have learned a lot of things about Hunt Testing

and Poodles over the past year. I think a lot of it has to do

with writing for Poodle Papers. As I look back on train-

ing methods and ideas it gives me an opportunity to

reflect, revise and change. I believe that whatever type

of trainer you become, whether you train horses, dogs,

or even people, being steadfast in your methods and

never being open to new thoughts or ideas ensures you

will become out of touch. Not to say what is old can-

not become new again, but new can be better - and at

the least will expand your perspective on the goal you

are working towards.

It is important to be careful not to jump around from

one method of training to another. But what to do if

one type of training becomes stale and the dog quits

responding? You have to be ready to look around for

other ways – and – even when you find another way –

you have to be ready to implement that style and make

a smooth transition from one method to another.

In the past year I have attended two seminars by Mike

Stewart of Wild Rose Kennels (Wildrose Kennels,

www.uklabs.com, Michael H. Stewart, 260 CR 425

Oxford, MS 38655, 662-234-5788,

[email protected] .) On the website Mike’s

methods are described this way – “The Wildrose train-

ing processes are designed to create a positive, produc-

tive relationship between the gundog and the handler

by establishing clear expectations for the retriever’s

calm behavior and performance, as well as, a strong

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PCA FoundationPCA FoundationPCA FoundationPCA FoundationPCA FoundationStart Spring off fresh with a donation to the PCA Foundation. You can contribute to this worthy cause bysimply filling out the form below. The Foundation acknowledges all contributions.

I wish to contribute $ ________________ to the Poodle Club of America Foundation, Inc., in the name

of ______________________________________________________________________. This contri-

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"PUPPY SIZE"

This is one of the neatest stories I've ever heard. You will knowprecisely what this little girl is talking about at the end!

"Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've beenback to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeksnow since we started all of this," the mother told the volunteer.

"What is it she keeps asking for?" the volunteer asked."Puppysize!" replied the mother. "Well, we have plenty of puppies, ifthat's what she's looking for." "I know...we have seen most ofthem," the mom said in frustration...Just then Danielle camewalking into the office. "Well, did you find one?" asked her mom."No, not this time," Danielle said with sadness in her voice. "Canwe come back on the weekend?"

The two women looked at each other, shook their heads andlaughed. "You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfor-tunately, there's always a supply," the volunteer said. Danielletook her mother by the hand and headed to the door. "Don'tworry, I'll find one this weekend," she said. Over the next fewdays both mom and dad had long conversations with her. Theyboth felt she was being too particular. "It's this weekend or we'renot looking any more," Dad finally said in frustration. "We don'twant to hear anything more about puppy size either," Mom added.

Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturdaymorning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ranright for the section that housed the smaller dogs. Tired of theroutine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the firstrow of cages.

There was an observation window so you could see the animalsduring times when visitors weren't permitted. Danielle walkedslowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer

look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held eachone. One by one she said, "Sorry, you're not the one."

It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. Thevolunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked upthe dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer. "Mom,that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!" shescreamed with joy. "It's the puppy size!"

"But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over thelast few weeks," Mom said. "No not size ---- the sighs. When Iheld him in my arms, he sighed," she said. "Don't you remember?When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love dependson the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh!"

The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn'tknow whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug thechild, she did a little of both.

"Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddycome home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knewI would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms,"she said. Then holding the puppy up close to her face she said,"Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!"

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makesyou sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in thecaress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush ofcool air on a hot day.

They are the sighs of God. Take the time to stop and listen; youwill be surprised at what you hear. "Life is not measured by thebreaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

“ Unknown ”


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PCA:Optigen 20/20 ClinicPCA will run an Optigen 20/20 Clinic (PRA) on June8th and 9th. The cost is $208.00, plus a 5% addi-tional saving if a PCA online entry is used. Mustbring copy of same to showsite. There is a separate$10.00 fee to be made out to the Vet for the blooddraw.

A microchip clinic will be held as well on those days.

FMI CONTACT BARBARA [email protected]

Volunteer’s needed

to work

at the trial in June!

Contact Jan Hopper:

[email protected]

Congratulations to JoannCongratulations to JoannCongratulations to JoannCongratulations to JoannCongratulations to Joann

Neal and Betty!Neal and Betty!Neal and Betty!Neal and Betty!Neal and Betty!

From Joann Neal March 2, 2004

Bad Betty drew Track #5 at Tracking Club of El Paso'sannual TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent) test on Sunday,February 29. In 30 mph winds, she sailed through her880-yard, 6-turn track in 24 minutes, happily retreivingall the articles, and carrying her last glove back toprance around and show off to the gallery. That makesher:

CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty's Bein' Bad UDXTDX VCD3

Betty is 12 years old. No other poodle has accom-plished what Betty has. I'm not sure where she standswith other breeds, but I imagine there aren't too manyof any breed to match her record. What a dog!!

Obedience Obedience Obedience Obedience Obedience

PCA will be here before we know it and it willbe the greatest show on earth once again! Obe-dience will take place on Monday, June 7th, atthe Wicomoco Civic Center in the arena on sod.Judging will start at 1:00 pm and you will be ableto enter the arena anytime after 10:00 am.

Be sure and make plans to stay for the obediencedinner which will start after judging is completedaround 7:00pm. It's a great way to complete anexciting evening of obedience.

The most exciting news of all is that we will haveRally Obedience offered for the first time. If youhave never seen it, plan to come and watch. Andif you have seen it, please enter it so the AKCknows we want it to stay. It could be a titlingsport within the next year hopefully, if enoughinterest is there for it. So let's all come out andhave some fun with our obedience dogs!

I'll see you all there in June!

Susie OsburnObedience Trial [email protected]


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AKC DEBUTSAKC DEBUTSAKC DEBUTSAKC DEBUTSAKC DEBUTS

ONLINE DOG REGIS-ONLINE DOG REGIS-ONLINE DOG REGIS-ONLINE DOG REGIS-ONLINE DOG REGIS-

TRATIONSTRATIONSTRATIONSTRATIONSTRATIONS

— New Service Offers Ease and Convenience to

Breeders and Dog Owners —

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is

pleased to announce that as of February 23, 2004

individual Dog Registration Applications will be

accepted online at www.akc.org. This new service

offers numerous benefits to both breeders and dog

owners and follows the Online Litter Registration

service launched by the AKC in October 2003.

“This initiative marks another milestone in AKC

online services. The ability to register AKC dogs

via a self-service web site is a tremendous conve-

nience that we are pleased to offer our custom-

ers,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and

CEO.

Dogs may be registered online whether the litter

registration was done online or in traditional hard

copy form. The online process not only speeds

and simplifies the new owners’ registration expe-

rience, but also eliminates data entry by the AKC.

At this time, the service is only offered for dogs

with single breeders being sold to single owners.

The Breeder

The process begins with the breeder. Once online,

he/she can complete all the required dog informa-

tion (color, sex, etc.) and, if the dog has been sold,

the breeder will also enter the new owner infor-

mation. When this has been done the new owner

can log on to complete the registration process. If

the breeder is keeping the dog, he/she will just

need to follow a few simple steps to register the

dog in his/her name.

The system can also aid breeders by organizing

dog sale information into an easily printed form,

suitable for inclusion as part of their record keep-

ing.

The Dog Owner

After the breeder has started the online process

the new owner can log on using information from

the Dog Registration Application and their last

name. They will need to confirm their address,

name the dog, choose a registration package and

pay via credit card.

Immediate feedback will be given if any of the in-

formation is incorrect, allowing for faster resolu-

tion of errors and processing of registrations. Stan-

dard AKC rules and policies for registering a dog

will be applied throughout the online process.

And of course, for both breeders and buyers there

is the benefit of increased speed. By bypassing

the need to send registration forms by mail, buy-

ers can register their dog the same day they take

it home.

“This new service will offer great convenience to

thousands of our customers. However it should

be noted that only dogs being sold directly from

and to a single owner can be registered online at

this time,” said AKC CIO Charley Kneifel. “We look

forward to offering online registration for dogs with

multiple owners and dogs sold through third par-

ties (i.e. pet stores) in future generations of the

service.”

For further details, visit the Online Dog Registra-

tion home page at http://www.akc.org/dogreg

The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in

1884, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to

the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC

maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in

the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs in

the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensed

and member clubs, educates the general public

about responsible dog ownership. More than

15,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred

dogs are held under AKC rules each year includ-

ing conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herd-

ing, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and

earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include

the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Com-

panion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of

the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.


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New Poodle JudgesNew Poodle JudgesNew Poodle JudgesNew Poodle JudgesNew Poodle Judges

Managing ChronicLiver ConditionsChronic hepatitis and microvascular dysplasia are twovery different chronic liver conditions that affect Poodles.Standard Poodles are more susceptible to contractinghepatitis, while Toy and Miniature Poodles are more likelyto develop microvascular dysplasia, according to a Colo-rado State University canine liver specialist.

One of the most important organs, the liver performsmany essential functions, including helping to filter tox-ins from the body. When the liver becomes inflamed orfails to function normally, signs of trouble can be verysubtle, says David Twedt, D.V.M., professor of clinicalsciences at Colorado State University College of Veteri-nary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, a leading re-searcher on canine liver diseases.

Early detection can be very beneficial in helping tomanage liver conditions. Poodle owners and breedersshould be aware of the signs of liver problems, especiallyif liver disorders occur in a dog’s bloodline.Chronic Hepatitis

Chronic hepatitis (CH) is an inflammation of the liverthat results in progressive damage to liver cells. Eventu-ally scar tissue overtakes healthy liver tissue. CH may becaused by such factors as abnormal copper accumulationin the liver, drug toxicity or infectious agents, but often aveterinarian may not be able to determine the source ofthe inflammation.

Copper accumulation in the liver, called copper toxi-cosis, is a metabolic disorder commonly seen in Bedling-ton Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Dalmatians and WestHighland White Terriers. Copper toxicosis isn’t very com-mon in Poodles, Twedt says.

A number of medications can cause liver toxicity, in-cluding acetaminophen, anti-inflammatory medicationsand some chemotherapy drugs. Canine hepatitis virus andleptospirosis, an infection caused by leptospire bacteria,can cause CH and may be prevented by vaccination.

“The bulk of cases fall into the nebulous category ofunknown origin,” Twedt says. “Based on a breed study,the disorder may be overrepresented in Standard Poodles.Although some dogs may have a genetic predispositionto CH, no one has determined a genetic linkage.”

Charla Gordon of Kansas City, Mo., a breeder of Stan-dard Poodles for 25 years, knows firsthand the heartacheof having a dog diagnosed with CH. Gordon’s white Stan-dard Poodle, “Carlie” (CH Somerset Sweet Success), wasrecently diagnosed with CH at 8 years old. “Suddenly

you realize that you may have inadvertently created aproblem,” Gordon says. “It is really a tough thing to dealwith.”

When Carlie returned to living with Gordon after sev-eral years with her professional handler, Gordon noticedthat she seemed run down and was thin. Both she andthe handler had noticed that sporadically Carlie wasn’tinterested in eating. Blood tests revealed that a liver en-zyme, called ALT, was elevated. After repeated bloodwork in which Carlie’s ALT values fluctuated, a liverbiopsy was performed by her veterinarian and Carlie wasfound to have CH.

One of the problems in identifying CH is that symp-toms are often vague. “Few if any clinical symptomsshow up early, except for abnormal liver enzymes,” Twedtsays. Early symptoms include poor appetite, intermit-tent vomiting and lethargy. As the condition progressesto liver failure, more signs, such as fluid buildup in theabdomen, liver encephalopathy and ulcers in the gas-trointestinal tract, become apparent. Liver encephalopa-thy is a central nervous system disorder caused by theinability of the liver to eliminate ammonia and other tox-ins, which leads to neurological impairment.

Any definite diagnosis should be made by a qualifiedveterinarian. CH identification is made through a liverbiopsy, Twedt says, although a presumptive diagnosiscan be made based on abnormal liver enzymes and liver

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Mr. Bradley Jenkins, Bono, Ar.

Mr. David Cook, Lakeville, Il.

Mr. David Kirkland, Spotswood, Nj

Mrs. Sue Weiss, East Meadows, Ny


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function tests, including a bile acid test. The liver disor-der is more commonly seen in middle-aged female dogsbetween 3 and 10 years of age, with a mean age of 6 to7 years.

The late onset of CH makes it difficult for breederswho may have already bred their bitches before liverproblems were detected, Twedt says. “A dog with CHshouldn’t be bred because the genetic transmission ofthe condition is unknown.”

Gordon, who says Carlie likely inherited CH fromher dam’s bloodline, advises breeders to take specialbreeding considerations with bitches that have a blood-line history of liver problems, rather than spaying alloffspring. Gordon suggests waiting until the bitch is alittle older to breed her to give liver problems a chanceto show up. In addition, doing a lot of blood work andtracking the results carefully to detect any liver prob-lems even before signs appear is helpful, she says.

Management of CH is challenging when the cause isunknown. “When we do not know the cause of CH, it ishard to come up with specific treatments,” Twedt says.“If the cause is copper accumulation, a dog can be givendrugs to remove copper. When the cause is unknown,treatment tends to just be supportive — anti-inflamma-tory medication to help reduce inflammation, antioxi-dants and antifibrotic agents to help decrease scarringof liver tissue, and medication to help increase bile flow.

“Traditional therapies include dietary manipulation,”Twedt says. “Though a low protein diet has long beenthought to be the best course of action, we have foundthat as long as the protein is high quality and biologi-cally available, it can be beneficial, except for dogs inthe end stages of a liver condition. The diet should beadjusted as needed depending on the stage of the livercondition.”

The priority is for a dog to eat, Twedt says. Sincedogs with liver disease often suffer a loss in appetite,the most important thing is to make the diet palatableenough so that the dog meets its caloric needs.

Microvascular DysplasiaMicrovascular dysplasia (MVD) is a relatively newly

identified condition associated with microscopic abnor-malities in the blood flow through the liver. Very smallportal veins that bring blood into the liver are not welldeveloped and consequently the blood bypasses the liverthrough microscopic shunts depriving the liver of im-portant nutrients. MVD is different from typical con-genital liver shunts in which macroscopic blood vesselseither pass through or around the liver. The macroscopic

congenital liver shunts can often be corrected surgi-cally, but microscopic shunts cannot, Twedt says.

MVD is overrepresented in Toy and MiniaturePoodles compared to Standard Poodles, Twedt says. “Isee two classes of dogs with MVD — those with clini-cal signs and those that are asymptomatic and remainasymptomatic throughout their lives.” MVD is usuallydiagnosed in young dogs — probably 90 percent areunder the age of 2 — but occasionally the condition isfound in older dogs, Twedt says.

For dogs that show clinical signs of MVD, the symp-toms are like those of other liver conditions. Affecteddogs may also have poor development, gastrointesti-nal problems and liver encephalopathy, which make lifedifficult for the dog and the owner. “Once a dog hassymptoms, it generally will always have symptoms, butif the symptoms are managed early, some animals dowell,” Twedt says.

Leslie Newing, a breeder of Miniature Poodles andDoberman Pinschers, owns a Doberman with MVD thathas progressed to the point it now affects neurologicalfunction. “Her seizures are so violent,” Newing says.“She becomes disoriented, and you have to be very care-ful. She has no idea what is going on.”

Asymptomatic dogs may only have abnormal bileacid concentrations without any other signs of the dis-order. Whether an asymptomatic dog will eventuallydevelop signs of the condition is unknown,” Twedt says.“Identifying MVD requires laboratory tests, imagingstudies and sometimes a liver biopsy.”

Similar to CH, there is no cure or surgical correc-tion for MVD. Management of MVD is based on clini-cal signs. Dietary management is important and so aremedications designed to trap ammonia. “Since dogswith MVD do not process toxins properly and aren’table to metabolize ammonia or other toxins, they’reprone to encephalopathy,” Twedt says. “Minimizingammonia formation helps to reduce the neurologicalimplications of MVD.”

Opening Communication LinesTo help limit genetic liver conditions in Poodles, Gor-

don encourages breeders to communicate openly withone another. “Breeders need to be aware when a dog isdiagnosed with a liver disorder,” she says. “It’s impor-tant to remember that it isn’t just your dog, but theremay be 10 other active breeders working with the samebloodline. They need as much information as possible.”

As editor of the Poodle Club of America newsletter,The Poodle Papers, and the organization’s Web site,

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It’sThat

Time Again

POODLES IN AMERICA VOLUME X

DID YOU FORGET?

Unfortunately for the History of Poodlesseveral of this country’s finest breeders arenot represented pictorially in Volume X. Ifyou want to be represented please let meknow and we’ll try to get your Kennel Pre-sentation into the book.

Betsey Leedy

918-712-8622

[email protected]

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONSPLEASE EMAIL OR PHONE ME.

MAIL YOUR AD TO:BETSEY LEEDY6147 S. VICTOR AVE.TULSA, OK 74136

Note: If your dog or bitch has become a top pro-ducer during the 4 years covered by the publi-cation you will receive a card telling you so andasking for a 2x2 picture (that size only) that we

FMI Check out http://www.poodlesinamerica.com

Newing has seen an increase in the number of Poodleowners and breeders inquiring about both CH and MVD.“I don’t know if people are becoming more aware of theseconditions or if there is just more CH and MVD,” shesays.

Awareness is key. Being aware of the signs of liverconditions, talking with others about it and helping yourveterinarian make an early diagnosis can make a big dif-ference in the life of your dog.

STANDARD POODLES ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CONTRACT -ING HEPATITIS , WHILE TOY AND MINIATURE POODLES ARE

MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA.

“WHEN THE LIVER BECOMES INFLAMED OR FAILS TO FUNCTION

NORMALLY , SIGNS OF TROUBLE CAN BE VERY SUBTLE.”

DAVID TWEDT, D.V.M.,PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL SCIENCES AT COLORADO STATE UNI-VERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDI -CAL SCIENCES

Symptoms of Liver Conditions

Early StagesLack of appetiteIntermittent vomitingLethargy

Advanced StagesFluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites)Neurological impairment (hepatic encephalopathy)Ulcers in the gastrointestinal tractJaundiceChronic weight loss

Resources for Owners of Dogs with Liver Problems

The Internet provides a wealth of information for ownersof dogs with chronic liver disease. One e-mail group,called canineliver-d, provides helpful information fromowners who have had dogs with liver conditions. To sub-scribe, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canineliver-d/ or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Another e-mail group formed specifically for ownersof dogs with microvascular dysplasia is called “Livingwith Dogs and MVD.” To subscribe, go to the group’s

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Web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livingwithdogsandmvd/. Another site for owners of dogswith liver shunts that also provides support to owners ofdogs with MVD can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LiverShuntHelpNChat/.

"Reprinted with permission from the January 2004issue of the Purina Pro Club Poodle Update, NestlePurina PetCare."

“True friendship is like sound health;the value of it is seldom known until itis lost.”

Charles Caleb Colton

cont. from page 16

Notes from theNotes from theNotes from theNotes from theNotes from theCorresponding SecretaryCorresponding SecretaryCorresponding SecretaryCorresponding SecretaryCorresponding SecretaryTo all Members and Affiliate Clubs, The Dues notices areout and any changes that you want reflected in the Mem-bership Roster must get to me or the Treasurer, Mr. ScottOlund. I know this is difficult for the Affiliate Clubs be-cause your elections are at various times of the year, butplease keep us on the update list, so phone calls we sendto your Club will not go to an incorrect phone #. OurRoster is only as correct as the corrections you send us.

The National Specialty Judges Ballot is in the mail....Itmust be returned to me by May 15.Please remember:1. Only 10 votes/variety-inter varietyif there are MORE, your ballot will be voided2. Return in the Numbered Envelope. This will be openedby the Tally committee.3. Check for Correct Postage for your Ballot to bereturned...It cost PCA $0.60 to mail your ballot in the USA.4. The ballot is double-sided/front and back and becauseof printer error, some names are out of alphabetical order.There are almost 500 judges approved to judge poodles,so please scan the ballot before making your selections.

I do hope many of you are making plans to attend ourFamily Reunion in June. I know this is going to be awonderful show for all of us.....Many thanks to our ShowChairman, Glenna Carlson and Barbara Furbush for a jobwell done, getting things rearranged under such short no-tice.

See you in JuneHelen Tomb-TaylorCorresponding Secretary

The University of Missouri, College of Vet-erinary Medicine is continuing to investi-gate Neonatal Encephalopathy in Stan-dard Poodles. Dr. Dennis O'Brien willbe presenting the results of their prelimi-nary studies at the American College ofVeterinary Internal Medicine metting inMinneapolis in June. Affected pups aredevelopmentally delayed and develop co-ordination difficulties and seizures by 5-8 weeks of age. If you think you have anaffected litter, please contact Liz Hansen([email protected] or 573-884-3712) or Dr. Dennis O'Brien([email protected] or 573-882-7821). All information is kept confiden-tial.

Neonatal Encephalopathy

PCA Seminar PCA Seminar PCA Seminar PCA Seminar PCA Seminar 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004

When:Monday ,June 7th

Where: Showsite

Speaker: Dr. Gerald Bell

Topic: Genetic advances and

putting those advances to work

in your breeding program.


®

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2004 PCA National Spe-cialty Agility TrialThe 2004 PCA National Specialty Agility Trial hasmoved, again! Because of the unavailability of thecivic center inSalisbury we hadbeen planning to holdthe trial outdoors.Plans had been madeto reduce any pos-sible weather issues,but when you have anoutdoor trial there isalways the risk ofproblems with wind,rain, heat, or cold.When the indoor fa-cility became avail-able for our use on Sunday we jumped at thechance, even though it meant having to cancel mostof our plans and redo the premium list (again) andrevamp our schedule. Now we can show ourPoodles indoors on sod with the luxury of air con-ditioning, as we have been able to do the last 5years. If any of you had hesitated to enter becauseyou have one of those “prima donna” Poodles thatdon’t do heat or cold or wet, hesitate no more!Support your national club and let’s have a record-breaking entry!We have planned a discussion groupthat will be held after the completion of judgingwhere we will be exploring the various ways oftraining and improving performance on the weavepoles. Many consider this to be the most difficultof agility obstacles and a solid, fast weave poleperformance is an asset in any level or venue ofagility. We are starting judging early and hope tobe done by mid-afternoon, so if your Poodle is notquite ready for prime time agility stop by and cheeron the rest of us foolish people who are bringingour green dogs! Then stay for what is certainlygoing to be a lively and informative discussion withdemonstrations.

Jan Hopper

Hip/Elbow PreliminaryHip/Elbow PreliminaryHip/Elbow PreliminaryHip/Elbow PreliminaryHip/Elbow PreliminaryExamination PolicyExamination PolicyExamination PolicyExamination PolicyExamination Policy

OFA HIP/ELBOW PRELIMINARY (UNDER 24MOS) EVALUATIONS -POLICY CHANGE - EFFEC-TIVE 1/1/04

In an effort to encourage opensharing of health test results,beginning January 2004, theOFA will publish preliminary(under 24 months) hip and elbowresults on the OFA website IF theowner has initialed the authori-zation block to release all results(including abnormal results).Previously, preliminary results

were not published to the website. This policychange is effective for all preliminary applicationsreceived after 1/1/04.

source :http://www.offa.org/prelimpolicy.html

New at OFA..........Have youtried it yet?

VERTICAL PEDIGREE DISPLAYIn our continuous effort to provide breeders with thetools to help them make more informed breedingdecisions, the OFA is pleased to introduce "verticalpedigrees"' to our website. This new feature can beaccessed from each dog's individual search resultspage by clicking on the vertical pedigree link at thetop of the page. The vertical pedigree displays a 3generation traditional pedigree, but also displays thenumber of full siblings in the database and summa-rizes either their phenotypic hip or elbow ratings.The data displayed in the pedigrees is limited anddirectly relational to dogs that have been submittedto the OFA for evaluation.

source:http://www.offa.org/vertpedinfo.html


I asked Joann Neal to do a column for the Newsletter that Iam sure will be of interest to you. Joann Neal, SandstormPoodles, resides in Lubbock, Texas. A poodle owner for 45years, she has trained and showed all three varieties to titlesin breed,obedience, agility, and tracking. Her miniaturepoodle CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty's Bein' Bad UDXTDX VCD3 is the only poodle of any variety to be an AKCtriple champion plus a TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent).

SELECTING A PUPPYSELECTING A PUPPYSELECTING A PUPPYSELECTING A PUPPYSELECTING A PUPPY

FOR PERFORMANCEFOR PERFORMANCEFOR PERFORMANCEFOR PERFORMANCEFOR PERFORMANCEMost people starting out in performance did not select theirdogs for this purpose. Most started out at local obedienceclasses just trying to get handles on energetic pets. Thischanges when these now "dog trainers" look for their nextdogs. But they often proceed knowing little about how toimprove their chances for selecting a puppy that will ma-ture into a dog that enjoys training and showing, and thatmaximizes their training abilities. Unfortunately, the ma-jority of poodle breeders do not participate in the perfor-mance sports, so they are often also lacking the knowledgeto channel the right puppies into these homes.

Because agility is such a popular and growing sport, andbecause poodles as a breed are naturally equipped to begreat agility and obedience dogs, breeders are finding awonderful market for their puppies in performance homes.Performance enthusiasts usually don’t quail at the initialcost of a good poodle, as the "start-up cost" of the dog issmall compared to what they will spend on entry fees, travel,equipment, and instruction. Their dogs get the best of careand lots of quality time with their owners. For these rea-sons, there are advantages for the breeder who can estab-lish a good reputation with the performance fancy.

Paraphrasing the popular radio talk-show host Dr. Laura,marrying someone with the idea of changing them is a bigmistake. This is equally true when buying a puppy. Pup-pies are born with the personalities that they will have asadults, and no amount of socialization, training, or tenderloving care will change their basic psychological makeup.Therefore, nothing that one does in the training process isnearly so important as selecting the right subject. Physicalsoundness is equally as important, but will not be addressedhere at this time.

A professional dog trainer friend once made the followingobservation on trying to repair bad temperaments throughtraining: "You can make them better, but you can’t make

them right." You can pour your heart and soul into tryingto make an insecure dog be confident, or a biting dog notbite, or a shy dog be friendly. You might make them better,but they will never be right. Some traits seem to mellow orlose intensity with age, but many of the undesirable traits(think of separation anxiety or sound sensitivity to thun-derstorms or fireworks as examples) get worse with age.This is not to say that dogs with shortcomings have nothad success in performance sports. Some people derivetheir pleasure seeing what they can accomplish with "lostcauses." But, considering the amount of time that is neededto get a good prospect ring-ready, few trainers other thanthese saviors would knowingly select a dog that neededtwice the time, and whose performance would often becompromised by his insecurities.

Many people ask me how I get my dogs to work in such anenthusiastic, tail-up manner. My big secret is that I selectan enthusiastic, tail-up puppy to train. There are hundredsof training methods that give good results if applied by acompetent trainer. If your priority is a dog that is friendlywith strangers, you must choose a puppy that does not hangback to see what the other puppies are going to do when astranger approaches. If a self-confident, trusting dog isdesired, you must choose a puppy that is relaxed or busywhen picked up--not panicked with legs splayed, or legswrapped around your arm holding on for dear life. If youwant a dog that is not sound-sensitive, then you must choosea puppy that is not cowered by loud noises. If you want anenergetic dog that will race around the agility course athigh speed, then the sweet little puppy that is content to beheld is not going to be your dog. A puppy that is destinedto be a great heeler, or will happily accompany you aroundan agility course, is NOT the one that draws back whenyou reach for it, or that freezes or throws a prolonged tem-per tantrum when you put a leash on it. Leashed for thefirst time, your prospect is the one that sizes up and teststhat thing around his neck, then trots happily along withyou, perhaps grabbing the leash in his mouth or chasingyour feet. The dog that is confident in unfamiliar locations,when set down by itself in an unfamiliar place for the firsttime as a puppy, will immediately explore in an enthusias-tic manner, not drop its tail, freeze, or look for a hidingplace. Dogs that cannot "forgive" (recover quickly from acorrection) will display the same behavior as a puppy. Theymelt into submissive behavior, or go off by themselves ifstress is applied, rather than bouncing back to the trainer.Different trainers like different levels of hardness/softnessin their dogs. These degrees can be observed in the youngpuppy.

cont. on page 21

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If you live to be a hundred, I

want to live to be a hundred

minus one day, so I never have

to live without you.

-- Winnie the Pooh

Puppies that are not suitable candidates for performancecompetition may be fine for various types of pet homes. Alow-energy dog is the curse of the performance trainer. Helags while heeling, walks in on recalls and retrieves, andfails to make agility course time. But the couch potato iscraved by the pet-buying public. The less ambitious the dog,the less mischief he gets into, and the fewer problems hecauses. Sound-sensitive dogs are often in a state of nervousstress in the noisy world of the dog show, but are easy forthe average pet owner to deal with. These dogs get accus-tomed to the noises of the home, but stop any undesiredbehavior when the owner raises his voice. A dog that is sus-picious of strangers will have a hard time keeping his mindon his job in close proximity to judges, ring crew, and spec-tators, but will do fine in a home where visitors are a rarity,or for the owner that wants a watchdog. Likewise, a dogthat is stressed by strange surroundings will have no prob-lems with stay-at-home owners.

An excellent age to evaluate poodle puppy temperaments is8 to 10 weeks. Standards are less mature at 8 weeks thantoys or miniatures. Puppies younger than 7 weeks may betoo immature to get an accurate assessment. Older than 10weeks, the environment may mask favorably, or may dam-age, the "raw personality." For instance, if puppies are leftwith their litter mates, and/or are not exposed to outsidersor stimulating environment, by 4 months of age, desirabletraits such as self-confidence, friendliness, human-bondingability, and independent decision-making ability can per-manently suffer. Conversely, a smart breeder might train tomake the flaws harder to spot.

Much is written to assist in selecting puppies which willexcel in training venues. The original work in this field wasdone by an organization that breeds and trains guide-dogsfor the blind. Due to the time-consuming and expensive taskof raising and training these dogs, they sought to identify atthe earliest possible age which puppies could not accept theresponsibilities of being a guide-dog. They devised a list ofsimply-performed tests done on young puppies that wereamazingly accurate identifiers of future success. Buyers andsellers of performance puppies can do some reading andhone these evaluation skills, or engage people knowledgablein temperament-testing litters, to help them do the same.

By Joann Neal

Current household includes:CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty’s Bein’ Bad UDX TDX VCD3 (Mini)CH OTCH Sandstorm Skirt Alert UDX MX MXJ (Mini)

CH Sanway Lockside Latte, UDX TDX MX MXJ VCD3 (Toy)MACH Sandstorm Boot Scoot CDX TD VCD2 (Toy)and the "baby" CH Songbird Sandstorm Saketumi

cont. from page 20 Page 21

Watchung Mountain Poodle Club

Presents

A Seminar with Alan Waterman

"SHOW GROOMING

THE POODLE"

August 21 & 22

LEBANON TWP,NJ NORTH OF CLINTON,

EXIT 16/17 RT 78

Seminar limited to forty participants

$150 if paid by July 15th,

$175 after the 15th

Make checks payable to:

W. M. P. C.

FMI and to reserve,

send check to: W.M.P.C.

c/o Marion Banta

215 Asbury/West Portal Road

Asbury, New Jersey 08802-1151

908-537-9146

[email protected]


PCA’s Blue Ribbon Buffet Dinner

Thursday, June 10, 2004

A great time to wind down after the show,chat with old friends and meet new ones!

6:30 Hors d’oeuvres 7:30 Buffet Dinner

(BYOB….wine glasses will be provided)

$30 by reservation only

Casual Dress

Use form on Page 22 of the Premium List for reservation Form

MenuChicken Chesapeake, Roast Beef,

Garlic & Pepper Roasted Pork Loin with GravyMashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf

Green Beans Almandine Squash and ZucchiniRolls & Butter

Iced Tea, Water, Coffee & Canned Sodas

Nifty Door Prizes!

This is not the same old PCA Banquet! The dress is casual, so come as you are…oryou can take a few minutes to change into whatever is comfortable, like an old PCATee-shirt (there are rumors that there just might be an old Tee-shirt contest!). There’sno drive to the hotel….it’s at the Civic Center. Circus-themed decorations areneeded….contact Sandy Marshall ([email protected], 301-384-5625 or Kay Tripp([email protected], 301-948-1919, Fax: 301-948-3931)…..we also need help decoratingon Thursday afternoon. Let us know if you can donate a door prize. Please note that noalcoholic beverages can be sold at the Civic Center, but they can be consumed! So,BYOB….a bottle of wine or some beer….glasses will be provided!

Make your reservations early!

Limited number of Buffet tickets on sale at the show.

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PCA WC/WCX TEST AND LOCATION FINALIZED

With all the changes this year, the PCA WC/WCX tests are no exception. The tests will be held on

Saturday, June 5, at a beautiful new location conveniently located just about 10 minutes from the main

PCA event building. The new location is

Crop-Les Farm on Ben Davis Road in

Powellville, MD. This is a privately-owned

farm that was designed specifically for dog

field events, so we’re really looking forward

to being able to use this great facility. Judges

for the event are Mario Cilia from Lisbon, MD

and Marcie Baer from Gambrills, MD. Both

are experienced field judges and are excited

to be able to judge poodles for the first time.

We have several volunteer spots open if anyone is in-

terested in helping with the test. There’s no better way

to get a feel for what is expected of our wonderful dogs

than to volunteer and help with the test. There’s al-

ways a need for relief workers in the field (blowing a

duck call, shooting a shotgun – blanks only, or throw-

ing ducks), and we do have a specific need for a

“dogsitter” for one of the judges’ own dogs while she

holds down her judging assignment. No experience is

needed for any of the positions – only an open mind

and willingness to learn something new!

So why not plan on getting to PCA early enough to take in this great event? After all, you haven’t seen

anything until you’ve see these great dogs doing what they were originally bred to do and having just

a blast doing it! And the judges, exhibitors, helpers and spectators from past years will certainly attest

to the fun that everyone has!! The Premium List is available on-line and will be mailed along with the

regular PCA Premium List. I hope to see a great turn out again this year.

Joyce Carelli

WC/WCX Assistant Chairman

PHOTO’S BY RICHARD LEHMAN


National Plans - Update!

AH, WELL, it took us nearly eight years to get it right,

and now we have the challenge of having PCA in an-

other location. The good news is — this year’s show

site in Salisbury is going to be GREAT, and many of

the procedures that we’ve used in the past will be used

again. So, much will be very familiar.

However, THERE WILL BE SOME CHANGES....

1.) Exhibitors can expect to have an indoors

bathing area for dogs located about a one minute walk

from the grooming area. Arrangements are being made

to be able to bathe several dogs at one time with an

abundance of hot water.

2.) The tented and non-tented exercise pens are

approximately a one minute walk from the grooming

area. The human “ex-pens” adjoin the grooming area.

3.) The “out-of-doors” smoking area is no more

than a 30 second walk from any setup.

4.) Entry into the arena for both confirmation

and obedience participants will be no earlier than 10

AM – an hour earlier then previous years. This time

will depend on how quickly the setup committee can

get grooming spaces marked.

SOME THINGS STAY THE SAME:

1.) Entry into the arena for confirmation exhibi-

tors, ONLY, will be by the number system that we’ve

used in the past. Be sure to get your entry request sent

to Margaret Tauzin as soon as possible after May 1,

2004.

2.) We will be using the piggy system and will

be drawing for a cash prize to those setups which have

received “clean” pigs all days as we’ve done in the past.

3.) This year’s show theme is “Under the Big

Top”(Circus) as announced at the end of last year’s

show. We will again be giving a cash prize to the best

decorated setup. I hope that all get with the spirit of

this year’s contest and try for several cash prizes.

ENTRY INTO THE CONVENTION CENTER:

Confirmation entry will be no earlier than 10

AM on Monday, June 7, 2004, through the doors on

the north side of the building. This is right across the

street from the large paved parking area that is part of

the shopping mall, now closed.

Obedience entry will be through the main doors

on the west side of the building across the street from

the Convention Center’s main parking lot. Entry will

be no earlier than 10 AM on Monday, June 7, 2004.

Note –these same doors will be used by vendors start-

ing at an earlier time. NO dogs, crates, grooming

equipment, etc., will be allowed into the building

before the obedience exhibitors’ entry time! Your

cooperation will be appreciated!

Let’s work together to make this the best PCA national,

EVER!

Richard Lehman

Asst. National Show Chairman

PCA LUNCHES AND DINNERS, JUNE

2004

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS

EARLY!

May 21,2004 will be the final date to or-

der and pay for all meal tickets. In the past

we have had some flexibility in accepting food

reservations after the closing date for mail-

ing or at the show. This will NOT BE POS-

SIBLE THIS YEAR. IN ORDER TO AVOID

DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE ORDER

EARLY.Your consideration will be greatly appreci-

ated...

Doris Grant

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Ring 1Ring 2

Holding Area

Walkway Walkway

Ringside Grooming Ringside Grooming

Grooming on Carpet Grooming on Carpet

Corridor Grooming

Tented Exercise Area

Food Court

Bathing

Vendors

Vendors

PCA

TABLES

Exercise Area

Seating

Seating

Bleacher Seating

Seating Seating

Judges' Hosp.

Motorhome Parking

Civic

Cernter

Parking

Mall Parking Lot

Seminar Entrance

MainOffice

Main Entrance

Street

Wicomico Youthand

Civic CenterSalisbury, Maryland

Luncheons

Flower Room

Obedience Crating Obedience Crating

Obedience

Crating

Obedience

Crating

Confir

mation

Entrance

Obedience SetupEntrance

RR RR

Vendors PCA Tables

88' X 80'48' X 80'

Seminars

Stage

Sod area = 136' 100'

Midway Room

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Greetings! Maintaining The Comfort of Older Pets by Amy D. Shojai.Amy is the author of more than a dozen books on dog andcat health and behavior. She lives in Sherman,TX(www.shojai.com). A good definition of old age for an animal is the last 25percent of life. Longevity is influenced by a combinationof genetics, environment and health care over a life time.Toy breeds may live in to their teens or even reach twentywhile large breeds commonly reach 10 to 13 years of age,so would be considered old at seven. Giant -breed dogsage even faster--Great Danes are considered senior at agefive. Before the time comes for that final, awful, but lovingchoice, use the "L.O.V.E. Plan to help ensure that your pet'sgolden years are enjoyable. The acronym stands for Listenwith your heart; Observe for changes; Visit the veterinar-ian; Enrich the environment. (The L.O.V.E Plan was intro-duced in Complete Care of Your Aging Dog, written byAmy Shojai) Listen with your heart means pay attention to your intu-ition, which tells you something isn't quite right. Observefor changes involves knowing what's normal for your petso you recognize abnormal changes. Visit the veterinarianto validate your concerns, as well as to monitor your petshealth. Enriching your aging pet's environment--nutrition,exercise, medications and surroundings. Adjusting the environment to protect pets, and to main-tain their physical and emotional health. The goal is toallow aging pets to continue to function in as normal a fash-ion as possible.

INTERNET RESOURCESHelpful products:dog ramps www.bedderbacks.comdog bathroom help indoor bathroom http://wizdog.comDog litter pan www.puppygopotty.comFluid therapy help - www.practivet.comTherapeuticdiets-www.hillspet.com: www.iams.com:www.ivdvetdiets.com :w w w . p u r o n a . c o m : n u t r o p r o d u c t s . c o m:www.precisepet.com: www.stevesrealfood.com:www.waltham.com: www.wysong.netWheel chairs for pets www.k9carts.com For most of us, our pets have been there through every-thing for us and as they age, a little extra kindness and con-sideration will make aging easier.

Sandy, [email protected]

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WHITEHAVEN, MD

410-546-5445

WHEN TUESDAY JUNE 8TH

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COME TO THE RED ROOST FOR AN ALL

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$28.00 PER PERSON TAX AND GRATU-

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STEAMED CRABS, FRIED CHICKEN,

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CLAM STRIPS, HUSHPUPPIES SODA,

COFFEE, TEA AND DESSERT.

(ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EXTRA)

IT IS A 20 MINUTE TRIP TO THE RED ROOST SO WE

WILL PLAN TO LEAVE THE CIVIC CENTER IN A

GROUP BY 6:45. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR 7:00 P.M..

DIRECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU PLAN TO

ARRIVE AT A LATER TIME OR MIGHT GET LOST.

PLAN ON PROVIDING YOUR OWN TRANSPORTA-

TION WITH A FRIEND UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO

PROVIDE BUS TRANSPORTATION, HOWEVER, WE

CANNOT GUARANTEE IT AT THIS TIME.

FOR RESERVATIONS: SEND $28.00 PER

PERSON TO DORIS GRANT:

U.S. ADDRESS CANADIAN ADDRESS

P O BOX 1534 BOX 269

OGDENSBURG, NY 13669 NORTH GOWER, ONTARIO

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PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS

BY MAY 21, 2004.


EXHIBITOR'S PRAYER

Dear Protector of Dogs and Fools:

When that intelligent, hardworking, honest judgefinally sees what I see in this dog I've worked so hardand long with, help me to accept my win with graceand dignity.

And, when that blind, clueless idiot -- I mean, judge -- somehow fails to see what a fine job we've done,(well, at least better than the so-and-so he placedahead of us!), help me to accept my defeat with someof that same grace and dignity.

Lord, you alone know how I've sweated blood overthis dog, the hours I've spent getting her ready (and,Lord, are any of them ever ready?)

You (and probably only you!) understand why I'vespent good money on this animal.....money I couldhave spent on lots of other things ---- things thatjust might have afforded me a little more pleasureand a lot less frustration.

Lord, tolerate my disappointment when I lose, andhelp me keep it all in perspective.

Help me remember that when some dog show judgegives me the gate, it's not as if St. Peter just gave methose pearly ones.

Lord, clear my eyes and help me see, before I openmy big mouth, that theso-and-so with the cow-hocked, pony-gaited dink walking out of the ringahead of me is actually a fellow exhibitor who hasalso worked hard, maybe even sweated blood overhis dog too, and probably deserves to enjoy thismoment to its fullest while it lasts.

Lord, you know there are sometimes -- but not nearlyas often as I tend to suppose when I lose -- such uglythings as Politics, Prejudice, and Unethical Practices,which may cause my dog to get beaten unfairly --sometimes.

Help me, then, to remember that several wrongswon't ever make a right, and that none of the wrongsgives me an excuse to act like an idiot.

You know I'm a competitor, Lord; I make no bonesabout that.

I love to win and I hate to get beat.

There are few things more abhorrent to me, Lord,than placing sixth out of six.

If I didn't love to compete, I'd stay home and knitafghans.

But then, there are probably Afghan shows, andpeople who hire professional knitters with high-techknitting machines, and most likely there are afghanshow judges who raise sheep whose wool goes intosome of the winningest Afghans, and there I'd be --still frustrated, still getting beat, and without a dog toshare half the blame.

This year, Lord, help me to have a little more faith inmy fellow dog folks, and for Heaven's sake, help mewin, or lose, with a little class.

AmenAuthor unknown

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The List—Do you want to be on?If you received the ads and trophies mailing, youneedn’t read any further. But if you didn’t and wouldlike to receive the 2004 PCA Premium List, read on!

If you thought you were on the list but didn’t receivethe above mailing, it might be because:

1. Your address was wrong in the PCA 2003 catalog(the most likely!)

2. Your dog is co-owned by several people.

3. You have moved in the last year.

4. You have been inactive at PCA in the last three years.

If you’d like to be added or returned to the list, pleasesend your address to: Helen Sokopp—by e-mail:[email protected]; or fax: 978–526-8462; ortelephone: 978-526-1990; or snail mail: Box 1442,Manchester, MA 01944.

Helen Sokopp


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WICOMICO YOUTHWICOMICO YOUTHWICOMICO YOUTHWICOMICO YOUTHWICOMICO YOUTH

AND CIVIC CENTER,AND CIVIC CENTER,AND CIVIC CENTER,AND CIVIC CENTER,AND CIVIC CENTER,

SALISBURY, MDSALISBURY, MDSALISBURY, MDSALISBURY, MDSALISBURY, MDIn late February/early March, Richard Lehman and I

took a trip to the beautiful Eastern Shores of Maryland

for a few days in lovely Salisbury, MD. Our task was

to determine whether the selected site was in fact suit-

able for The Poodle Club of America’s National Spe-

cialty. Not only did we VERY MUCH like the

Wicomico Civic Center and the space it offers us, we

were greeted enthusiastically by the Wicomico Tour-

ism Center as well as each restaurant we visited and

each merchant we talked with regarding what they

might provide for PCA. At the end of our visit, we

knew we had come to a community that looks kindly

on dog shows and hence falls into the category of

ENABLERS who are anxious to help us succeed with

our National Specialty. We were thrilled.

Parking for exhibitors and spectators is spacious. RVs

and campers also have lots of space for parking. Most

of the parking is on blacktop. Mats for exercise pens

will be needed. Electricity is limited – and at least 300

ft. of electrical cord is needed to reach available elec-

tricity. Water for filling water tanks is available. The

Civic Center is in charge of RV parking and the PCA

parking committee will also be available for arriving

RVs.

Grooming is really good with enough space for our

expected entry and the lighting is excellent. All of the

grooming is in one area with a limited amount of groom-

ing on the main Arena floor. As we have done in the

past, entry into the grooming area for exhibitors will

be by preassigned numbers. Our goal is to have the

grooming area available to exhibitors no earlier than

10:00 am on Monday, June 7.

There are four areas for bathing – inside with hot/cold

running water – this is a real plus! Bring plenty of tow-

els as the bathing area is a short distance from the

grooming area.

We will have four public exercise pens – two inside the

building and two outside. Tent-

ing will be provided for private

exercise pens - the number of

which may be limited. Bring

shade for your pens and mats

might also be a good idea as RV

parking is on blacktop.

Crop-Les Farm where our WC/

WCX event is to be held is sim-

ply ideal for working dogs. It

was designed by a gentleman

who trains and competes in Hunt

Trials. We feel flattered and for-

tunate to be the ONLY Club ever

invited to have an event at Crop-

Les Farm

Agility will be judged on Sunday, June 6 in the

Normandy Room at the Wicomico Civic Center on turf.

The exhibitors will have all of the benefits of being

outside with the comfort of being inside. We are very

happy about this!

Obedience will have four rings in the Normandy Room

with judging on turf, Monday, June 7, 2004. Space for

crates will be clearly marked in the corridors . Soft

mesh crates are allowed for performance events only.

Space will be provided for Performance exhibitors to

store crates

The area for Vendors is in the lobby of the Civic Center

with additional vending on the second floor Galleria

which is available by escalator and overlooks the first

floor lobby.

The second floor is also accessible by elevator and dogs

are welcomed in all areas of the Civic Center except

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for food service areas, of course. These will be clearly

marked.

We are told that the food provided by the Civic Center

– who will be catering our luncheons and Thursday

night BLUE RIBBON DINNER – is simply excellent.

We look forward to the menus they are offering. Res-

ervations for all food events need to be made by the

deadline, May 21, 2004 as we do not have the same

latitude in having late reservations accepted. PLEASE

keep this in mind and make your reservations when

your premium list arrives.

Kay Tripp and Sandy Marshall are planning a relaxed

and really fun time at the Thursday night dinner.

Merchants in Salisbury, Oster Pet Products and indi-

viduals have donated door prizes – sounds like it will

be a most enjoyable evening. A cash bar will not be

available but you can BYOB and wine glasses will be

provided. Since the dinner will be at the Civic Center,

casual attire will be most acceptable – no need to dress

up for this relaxing evening. We hope for a great turn

out for this new and revised PCA dinner.

We ended our productive visit feeling very positive

about all we accomplished and we know that our plans

for PCA 2004 are on solid ground. The Civic Center

is a great place to decorate for our Indoor Garden Party.

It will be simply …..well ..… simply beautiful!

We can hardly wait for the unveiling of THIS

GREATEST POODLE SHOW ON EARTH, 2004.

SOME USUAL INFORMATION

Gene’s Limo Service will accommodate those who

fly Baltimore and Philadelphia.

AIRPORT LIMO/VAN/BUS by GENE’S LIMO

SERVICE

FROM BWI AIRPORT TO SALISBURY

3 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUGGAGE

$175.00


$200.00

10 PASSENGER VAN INCLUDING LUGGAGE

$200.00

23 PASSENGER BUS INCLUDING LUGGAGE

$400.00

FROM PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT

3 PASSENGER SEDAN INCLUDING LUGGAGE

$225.006 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUG-

GAGE $250.00


$300.00

PHONE 1-800-603-2989 AND ASK FOR TRACI

THEY WILL ACCEPT SMALL POODLES IN

CRATES. BE SURE TO NOTIFY THEM WHEN

MAKING YOUR RESERVATION SO THERE

WILL ROOM ALLOWED FOR THEM AND ANY

TABLES, ETC.

Salisbury is served by USAirways with connecting

flights through Philadelphia and Washington National

(Regan). A discount to those flying in for PCA may be

available for PCA exhibitors and spectators so men-

tion this when making your reservations. Car rentals

are available at the Salisbury Airport.

SOME FAVORITE DINING PLACES AROUND

TOWN:

FLAVOR’S OF ITALY

• 410-219-9110 (Walking distance Ramada)

ZIAS

• 410-543-9118

FRATELLI’S

• 410-341-0807

VINNY’S LA ROMA

• 410-742-2380

LOMARDI’S

• (Walking distance of Civic Center)

HUNAN PLACE

• 410-749-9800

IMPERIAL GALLERY

• 410-546-3103 (Walking distance from Civic Cen-

ter)

TOYKO STEAK HOUSE

• 410-860-0078

FLANNERY’S

• 410-546-2570 ( Walking distance Ramada)

ADAMS RIBS

• 410-749-6961

OLD MILL CRAB HOUSE

• ( All you can eat) 302-846-2808

RED ROOST CRAB HOUSE

• (All you can eat) 410-546-5443

WATERMAN’S COVE

• 410-546-440

BREW RIVER

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• 410-677-6757

MARKET STREET INN

• 410-742-4145 (Walking distance Ramada)

WEBSTER’S CHESAPEAKE STEAK HOUSE

• 410-742-8000

DAYTON’S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD

• 410-548-2272

SAGE DINER (Breakfast)

ENGLISH GRILL (Breakfast)

GOURMET LOCAL:

LEGENDS (now David’s)

• 410-749-7717

CACTUS TAVERNA

• 410-548-1254

GOIN NUTS

• 410-860-1164

SOME OCEAN CITY FAVORITES:

CRAB ALLEY (WEST O.C.)

• 410-213-7800 (By the docks)

CAPTAIN’S GALLEY (WEST O.C.)

• 410-213-2525 ( By the docks)

BJ.’S ON THE BAY - 75th St. & Bay)

• 410-524-7575

FAGERS ISLAND RESTAURANT

• 60th St on Bay 410-524-5500

GALAXY GRILL

• 6601 Coastal Hwy. 410-723-6762

HARRISON’S HARBOR WATCH

• Boardwalk South & Inlet 410-289-5121

PHILLIPS SEAFOOD 21 Street

• 410-289-6821

ALL FRANCHISE RESTAURANTS ON RT 13 N. BY

CENTRE OF SALISBURY

We enjoyed dinner at David’s. Webster’s Chesapeake

Steak House and Brew River. Our luncheons were

wonderful at Goin Nuts and, if you like Chinese, the

Imperial Gallery is very close to the show sight and

excellent. The Ramada Inn van is available for short

trips around town to local restaurants.

A Tuesday, June 8th outing to The Red Roost, well-

known restaurant in Whitehave, Md specializing in crab

is planned. Information below.

THE RED ROOST

2670 CLARA ROAD

WHITEHAVEN, MD

410-546-5445

WHEN TUESDAY JUNE 8TH 7:00 P.M.

COME TO THE RED ROOST FOR AN ALL YOU

CAN EAT CRAB FEAST $28.00 PER PERSON TAX

AND GRATUITY ARE INCLUDED IN THIS

AMOUNT.

STEAMED CRABS, FRIED CHICKEN, CORN ON

THE COB, FRIED SHRIMP, CLAM STRIPS,

HUSHPUPPIES SODA, COFFEE, TEA AND DES-

SERT. (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EXTRA)

IT IS A 20 MINUTE TRIP TO THE RED ROOST SO

WE WILL PLAN TO LEAVE THE CIVIC CENTER

IN A GROUP BY 6:45. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR

7:00 P.M.. DIRECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF

YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE AT A LATER TIME OR

MIGHT GET LOST. PLAN ON PROVIDING YOUR

OWN TRANSPORTATION WITH A FRIEND UN-

LESS WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE BUS TRANS-

PORTATION, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT GUARAN-

TEE IT AT THIS TIME.

If you are interested in the services of a hair salon or

full service day spa - both are unisex:

Terry Michaels/About Faces 410-543-8100

Designers Edge at 410-548-9010.

AMADA 3 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER

COMFORT INN 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER

HAMPTON INN 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER

ALL OTHER MOTELS ON RT.13 BUSINESS

APPROX. 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER.

HAMPTON INN & HOLIDAY EXPRESS —

SEAFORD, DEL 23 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER.

PLACES YOU MIGHT WANT TO VISIT:

SALISBURY ZOO 1 MILE FROM CIVIC CENTER.

WARD MUSEUM (WORLD FAMOUS FOR DUCK

CARVINGS, ETC.) 2 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER.

GAMBLING AND SLOT MACHINES AT

HARRINGTON, DE. 40 MILES .

ASSATEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE, MARY-

LAND 30 MILES .

CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE, VIR-

GINIA (HOME OF MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE) 60

MILES.

OCEAN CITY, MD BEACH, BOARDWALK , FUN

AND FOOD 30 MILES. ( NO DOGS

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RETAIL SHOPPING:

A MUST IS THE “COUNTRY HOUSE” ABOUT 4

BLOCKS FROM THE CIVIC CENTER.

SALISBURY DOWNTOWN NEAR THE PLAZA

ANTIQUE MALLS (2).

REHOBOTH BEACH DE. OUTLET MALLS 1 HR.

15 MIN. AWAY

OCEAN CITY OUTLET MALLS (THIS SIDE OF

BRIDGE ON LEFT BEFORE OCEAN CITY) 30

MILES.

CENTRE OF SALISBURY MALL

YOU JUST MIGHT WANT TO STAY AWHILE SO

BRING A BATHING SUIT AND SUNSCREEN.:

LOCAL HOSPITAL:

PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: 410-

546-6400 ( NEXT TO RAMADA INN)

IMMEDIATE MED CENTER 801 S. SALISBURY

BLVD. 410-543-0627

Glenna

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OptiGen Report:

The statistics for Poodles tested for PRAduring the 1st quarter 2004

(January 1 - March 24, 2004)at OptiGen follow:

Total Poodles tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004 - 381Pattern A - 236Pattern B - 128Pattern C - 17

Breakdown for Toy and Miniature:

Total Toys tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004: 237Pattern A - 137Pattern B - 86Pattern C - 14

Total Miniatures tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004: 144Pattern A - 99Pattern B - 42Pattern C - 3

•Complete statistics for all Poodles tested for PRAthrough this time period:

Total Poodles tested for PRA: 2921Breakdown by Toy & Miniature:Total Toy Poodles tested for PRA: 1662Pattern A - 1039Pattern B - 538Pattern C - 85

Total Miniature Poodles tested for PRA: 1259Pattern A - 846Pattern B - 366Pattern C - 47

Sincerely,

Becky Iddings

Administrative Support AssociateOptiGen, LLC

Catalogs with results$20.00 per catalog.Send your money to:

Janet Kingsley3311 Kingfisher Lane,Denton, Texas 76201

Checks payable toPoodle Club of

America.Please include yourname & address.

cont. from page 31


Page 33March 23, 2004

UPDATE -OptiGen prcd-PRA

Genetic TestingThe OptiGen test for the prcd form of PRA (pro-

gressive rod cone degeneration form of Progressive Reti-nal Atrophy) has been in use for almost three years – sinceJune 2001. Background information on the test is found atwww.optigen.com.

It’s interesting to see that even with growing num-bers of tested poodles, the distribution of Patterns A, B andC remains similar between Miniatures and Toys, and re-mains fairly constant after 3 years of testing compared toafter 1 year. These frequencies are:Pattern A (normal) = 64.5%Pattern B (carrier) = 31%Pattern C (affected) = 4.5%

Such stability in the numbers could be a reflectionof recommended breeding practice – selections are beingmade on the overall qualities of the dog, not solely on pres-ence or absence of a gene. OptiGen asserts that all dogscan be bred if desired, regardless of Pattern A, B or C sta-tus. As long as one parent is Pattern A, prcd-PRA affectedoffspring will not be produced.

OptiGen and our research collaborators are work-ing on test improvements. The ultimate goal is discoveryof the prcd gene and the mutation (or several different mu-tations) in the prcd gene that cause PRA disease. Whenthat goal is achieved, the genetic test will be based on de-tection of a mutation, not on association of DNA markerswith the disease.

Currently, the test in use is a DNA marker test. Thistest for Miniatures and Toys yields results with a high de-gree of accuracy (currently estimated at 99-99.5%). Allthe same, there are clues that further improvement can beachieved. For example, an older Pattern C dog with nor-mal vision has provided a clue that the current test couldgive, very infrequently, a false positive result. We are test-ing new DNA markers in older Pattern C, normal visiondogs to improve the test accuracy even more.

Another situation that provides clues for im-proving the genetic test is the PRA-affected dog thatdoes NOT test as Pattern C with the current test. We’vesaid all along that more than one type of PRA occurs inMiniature and Toy Poodles. So far, we can only distin-guish prcd-PRA as one type, and non-prcd-PRA as asecond type. A small set of these PRA-affected dogs ishelping our study of other PRA types. We must deter-mine if there are prcd variants, or new genetic causes,or non-genetic causes of PRA.

Refinements to genetic testing are possibleONLY with the help of owners and breeders. It is cru-cial that OptiGen test all PRA-affected poodles (doneat no charge). And, it is crucial that owners supplyOptiGen with eye exam reports when they are re-quested. If you have a dog that should be tested, pleasecontact us at [email protected].

And finally, we’ve tested several PRA genesin Standard Poodles and so far have no specific leads.Since PRA in Standards is very infrequent, it is verydifficult to research. If you have a PRA-affected Stan-dard, we need to hear from you.

Jeanette S. Felix, Ph.D.President and ManagerOptiGen, LLCCornell Business & Technology Park767 Warren Road, Suite 300Ithaca, NY 14850

phone: 607-257-0301fax: 607-257-0353email: [email protected]

“A friend is someone who knows thesong in your heart and can sing it backto you when you have forgotten thewords.”

“ Unknown”


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Poodles in America, the nine volume PCA refrence set containing pedigrees of all Poodles recognized by AKC as

Champions from from 1929 through 1999, is available as a set or as individual volumes.

Volume I (1829-1959)……………$20.00

Volume II (1960-1964}……………$20.00

Volume III (1965-1969)……………$20.00

Volume IV (1970-1974)……………$20.00

Volume V (1975-1979)……………$22.00

Volume VI (1980-1984)……………$22.00

Volume VII (1985-1989)……………$30.00

Volume VIII (1990-1994)……………$30.00

Volume IX (1995-1999)……………$35.00

The Set of nine, purchased at one time ..… $210.00

U.S. Postage Included

Foreign Postage add $4.00 per volume

U.S. Funds Only

Make checks payable to: PCA

Enter the number of each volume desired in the appropriate blank:

I____II____III____IV____V____VI____VII____VIII____IX____Set____

Payment By: Check___Money Order___Visa___Master Card___

Account #_____________________________Exp.Date_______

Signature__________________________________

Ship To:

Name__________________________________________

Address________________________________________

City____________________State______Zip__________

Mail order to:

Allen Kingsley—3311 Kingfisher Ln. Denton, TX 76209

PCA says Thanks !

Poodle club of America has just received the 2004 check from Purina for Poodle lovers that areparticipating in the Parent Club Partnership Program. Purina had 761 Pro Club Members that de-clared Poodle Club of America their Partner. Of those 761, 197 Pro Club members redeemed weightcircles in 2003. This earned $4,267.40 for their participation. This money is evenly divided betweenthe Canine Health Foundation for PCA's Donor fund and Poodle Club of America. The money PCAreceived, funds our Educational Programs through the Genetic Anomalies Foundation. The check wereceived in 2003 was over $600.00. The increase in 2004 to $2133.70 is greatly appreciated.

Again, Thank you for your participation in the Purina Program.

Helen Tomb-TaylorCorresponding Secretary


Page 35bond between the two. Our methods utilize positive habit

formation to forge an enduring, strong relationship with

the handler/owner clearly in control of the partnership.”

For me it was like a light in the window. If I had only

known of this type of training it would have saved me a lot

of time and frustration. Poodles in the hunting world are

often considered “soft” dogs who cannot handle a lot of

pressure from the E (electronic) collar. A Poodle will of-

ten turn off, or give up because the correction is too se-

vere. The Wild Rose method is different, and I believe work-

able for the Poodle. I can say this from experience, be-

cause my male Standard, Deux Rey, earned his JR and

WCX training with the conventional method of using an E

collar and sending him to a trainer. After those levels he

shut down. He was not very interested, he had no drive

left and was not very enthused. After transition to the Wild

Rose method his interest revived, and his drive and enthu-

siasm returned, and he has received his Seasoned Hunter

title in UKC. I am very pleased and excited about his

progress, and hope the Wild Rose training method can help

my female Standard, giving her the confidence to be the

dog I know she is. The upside of this is if your Poodle

does not respond well to the Wild Rose method, you can

always go to the E collar/Trainer system. I went the other

way around, and found it wasn’t the easiest or least expen-

sive way of doing it.

I also want to emphasize how important it is to be aware of

and alert to what is available to help make hunting and

retrieving – and training - your Poodle a positive and satis-

fying experience. Here I am, almost a year later, and if I

had started out reading the three books I am recommend-

ing I would have avoided particular training issues with

my dog. The first is “Retriever Training” by Robert Milner

(Hardback, pub. Ducks Unlimited, 2002, 208 pps, $28 new,

$20 used on Amazon). The second is “British Training for

American Retrievers” by Vic Barlow (paperback, pub

Willowcreek Publishing, 2003, 208 pps, $18 new or used

on Amazon). The last is “The Dog’s Mind” by Bruce Fogle,

DVM.(paperback, Howell Book House, 1992, 224 pps, $12

new, $6 used on Amazon). Read these books and then

attend a Wild Rose Clinic, if possible. It is well worth the

time and money invested, in my opinion.

I believe that Poodles truly have a future in Hunting and

Hunt Tests. As owners and enthusiasts of Hunting Poodles,

we must make wise choices for the breed. We must avoid

setting the Poodle up for failure in venues that they are not

trained for or genetically bred for.

There are people who think it is silly to hunt with a Poodle

until they meet one. You have to remember that the people

that are crossing Poodles with other Sporting Breeds such

as Labs and Pointers are not trying to improve on the

Poodle. It is the other Breeds that they are trying to im-

prove. They are trying to give the other Breed some of the

Poodle’s qualities. That should tell the Poodle people

something – everyone wants the qualities the Poodle has,

they just don’t want it to be a Poodle. At some point the

Poodle has received some bad press about being a “foo-

foo” dog. But that is the beauty of the Poodle – not only is

it the smartest breed, it is by far the prettiest. The Poodle

is in every dog venue – obedience, agility, tracking, cart-

ing, herding, and last but not least, hunting. If someone

says to you “so Poodles can retrieve a duck. I can train

my Collie to do that”, you can reply “Yes, you can, but

can he point live birds?” Poodles naturally quarter, and

some point at game with foot up, tail up, and frozen watch-

ing the bird. Does that surprise you? – well it surprised

me! About a month ago I found out that my Poodle points

– and on the internet I found another Poodle that points.

Boys and girls, you don’t teach a dog to do that, it is bred

into them. That just reaffirms that Poodles are hunting

dogs and the most versatile Breed in the world.

What I hope to see in the future with Hunting poodles is

more doges competing in WC/WCX’s – and more Clubs

offering that competition at Shows. Maybe we can de-

velop more ways for the dogs to earn Titles and receive

recognition and awards from PCA, which would assur-

edly spark more interest in the Hunting Poodle. Before

my time on earth is done I would love to see a Poodle

competing at Westminster that has a JH, SH, or MH after

his name. That would show the world that not only is the

Poodle beautiful, but he is also a Sporting dog. It will also

prove that we as a Breed can work together and not sacri-

fice the Standard of the Breed for the workability of the

Breed. Yes, it could take years to accomplish – but know-

ing the Poodle it could happen sooner than anyone might

think.

So if you are coming to PCA this year – load up and come

out to the WC/WCX – I’m looking forward to meeting

you. Even if you are not ready to compete, the show of

support will be greatly appreciated by all. We have a great

time (Ed. Note: that’s an understatement!) rain (who can

forget 2003?) or shine!!!!!

Poodle UP!!! Just Do It!!!

Sheree Melancon

[email protected]

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