Poodle Papers Summer 2009

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The Poodle PapersOfficial Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America

Summer 2009

Missing ! Mentors in our breed.Are you willing to be one?Mentor someone new to the breed.Our future is up to all of us. .

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Coming SpecialtiesP.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS

* Note this listing comes from Helen Lee James

* Note: If your show is not listed, please contact Helen Lee James at [email protected] I list only the shows that she sends me the information on. If the listing is not complete, please contact Helen Lee. Leslie

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August 14, 2009 Columbine State Poodle Club Ann Hearn Obed Pat Maynard August 21, 2009 Heart of America Ms Terri Lyddon August 22, 2009 Puget Sound Poodle Club Scott Wolfe Sweeps John Gaidos September 12, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club Sally PooleSeptember 13, 2009 San Diego Poodle Club Jordan ChamberlainSeptember 20, 2009 Poodle Club of Hawaii TBASeptember 18,2009 Quinnipiac Poodle Club Dana Plonkey Obed Phyllis Broderick October 2, 2009 Twin Cities Poodle Club TBA October 3, 2009, Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago Doris Cozart Dianne Allen Obedience/RallyOctober 4, 2009, Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago Jordan Chamberlain Suzanne Hemminger Obedience/Rally October 4, 2009 William Penn Poodle Club Daniel AugustusOctober 8, 2009, Greenspring Poodle Club Elaine Lessig Obedience John Landon /Cheryl Pratt October 16, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California Breed - Michael Gadsby Obedience - Alvin EngOctober 17, 2009 Poodle Club of Central California Alvin Eng Obed Mrs Jill UrbinaNovember 5, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club Mrs. Norma J. Strait November 6, 2009 Tampa Bay Poodle Club David R. Miller Obed Ronald Roberts November 12, 2009 Central Carolina Poodle Club Mrs. Toddy Clark obedience/rally Mr. Anthony CherubiniDecember 4, 2009 Poodle Club of Massachuetts Designated Classes Ladies Dog ClubDecember 4, 2009 Hub Poodle Club Breed- Helen Lee (supported Entry)

December 5, 2009 Hub Poodle Club of Orange County Judges- Scott WolfeDecember 6, 2009 Hub Poodle Club of Orange County Judges- Kent Delaney(supported Entry)December 7, 2009 Hub Poodle Club of Orange County Judges- Bill Cunningham(supported Entry)December 11 & 12 09 Poodle Club of Lehigh Valley Carol Reisman Obed 12/12/09 John D Landis Dec 9th Poodle Club of America-Lee Canalizo(SE)Dec 10th Poodle Club of America -Sue Ellen Rempel (SE)Dec 11th Poodle Club of America- Lydia Coleman Hutchinson(SE)Dec 12th Poodle Club of America - John Shoemaker(Toys) Frank Sabella(M/S)

2010January 8, 2010 San Bernardino Riverside Poodle Club William SheltonJanuary 21, 2010 Columbia Poodle Club Joe Walton Chris Primmes Obedience/Rally, Sweeps Christie SmithFebruary 12, 2010 Poodle Club of Central Indiana Rick Weyrich Designated classes at Hoosier Kennel Club

2009 ESPN Show Dog Championship Date Day Time (Eastern) Broadcast Network Show

9/20/09 Sunday 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Original ESPN Oklahoma City

10/11/09 Sunday 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Re-Air ESPN Oklahoma City

11/8/09 Sunday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Re-Air ESPN 2 Detroit

11/8/09 Sunday 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Re-Air ESPN 2 Oklahoma City

11/15/09 Sunday 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Re-Air ESPN 2 Oklahoma City

PCA Yahoo Group for Affiliate Clubs: PresidentsofAffiliateClubsandAffiliateClubSecretariesareaskedtosignupforthepcaaffiliateclublisto n line on the Yahoo Groups. Please take the time to sign on to get fast and accu-rateinformationaboutPCAandPCAeventsforyourclubs. Go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=pcaaffiliateclubFMI - Contact Helen Lee [email protected]

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2008-2010OffiCerS & COmmiTTeeS

President:Jack MacGillivray1st Vice Pres.: Glenna Carlson2nd Vice Pres.Helen Lee James

Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill [email protected]. Sec.: Joan ScottTreasurer: Scott OlundVariety Representatives

Toy:Nancy HafnerMini: Luis Aizcorbe

Standard.: Michael Wahlig

Publicity: Joan McFaddenAKC Delegate: Mary Ellen Fishler

Show CommitteeChairperson: Glenna Carlson

Assistant Chairperson: Arthur ForanPerformance Events

Obedience Chairperson-Ann MandlebaumPerformance Events Agility Chairperson-

Debbie WestWC/WCX Working Certificate Chairper-

son- Joyce Carelli

Public Education CoordinatorNancy Hafner

Judges EducationNancy Hafner

Affiliate Club Council:Hlen Lee James

PCA Foundation:Exec. Director Tom Carneal

PCA Foundation: Coordinator_ Mike Wahlig

PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Sally Poindexter

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Poodles in America:Editor:Betsey Leedy

Breeder Referral:Poodleclubofamerica.org

Connie Green-314-997-2711

PCA Home PageLisa Wolfe

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President’s message:

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Greetings Everyone:

Hope everyone is having a great summer and somewhat of a break from shows during the hot weather.

The motions from the Board meeting from April are running a little behind, but I expect will be approved by the Board and reported on PCA Online shortly. Even so, I would like to announce the new members that were elected into membership during the April Board meeting. A warm welcome to our new members.

The Board has remained active since the Show in April, and several topics that are of in-terest to you all are the following:

The Judges education program that Scott Wolfe and Gina Weiser put together has been presented again recently on the Oklahoma circuit. I have heard from sources at AKC that this program has produced wonderful comments from attendees, and AKC is compli-mentary of its originality, approach and content. We all owe Scott and Gina great thanks for the time a nd effort they have spent putting this “work in progress” together. I’m also pleased to report that they have recruited Mary Olund to help in this ongoing effort, and to become a presenter of the program as well. The goal of the Committee is to train skilled presenters in several areas of the country who will be able to present the program in their respect areas.

As you know, we recently held the judges election for the 2011 National Show. We have received the preliminary results and will publish them after receiving the official certifica-tion of the vote tabulation from the CPA. In the past few years, the Board has passed new policies concerning the selection of our judges which is always a hot topic among the membership. Too often our membership is left unaware of these important policies which have evolved as a result of the expressed desires of our membership. I thought I would quote some of the more recent policy for your information:

No conformation judge will be permitted to judge a PCA show more than once in 4 years except junior showmanship. Example: one who judges in 2000 will have their name on the ballot again in 2002 for possi ble selection in 2004.

No Provisional judges may be nominated. Board members of PCA are not eligible to judge any Variety or Intervariety at the National/Regional Specialty other than Junior Showman-ship. Effective with the 2011 ballot, no board member will be eligible to be listed on the ballot to judge PCA while he/she is holding office.

I’m certain with the above policies in addition to some brilliant judges coming on the ho-rizon, we will see a greater variety of judges doing PCA than ever before.

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Roster Update Form

First Name ______________MI ___Last Name___________________Home Address:__________________________City_______________State___ZIP___Work Address:__________________________City_______________State___ZIP___Phone:H: (__) ___-_______ W: (__) ____-________C: (__)___-_________Fax: (___) _______Email:___________________________________Kennel Name: _________________________________________________________Affiliate Club ______________________ Variety(s) S T MOther ____________________________________________________

“I prefer to conduct Poodle Club of America, Inc., business by electronic Mail.”

Signed: ________________________________________________________

Return to: Peggy A. McDill 24922 Las Marias Lane Mission Viejo, California 92691-5119

Most of you are probably aware that the problems we had with printing of Volume XI are being overcome, and we have added one more year to the volume in order to keep the book in the most current state. Betsey Leedy and Vicki Holloway have been working to finish the typesetting and we are expecting Volume XI to be released by the end of the year.

Another important subject that has been discussed recently is the importance of budgeting our show and attempting to ad-dress the subject of trimming expenses including the possibility of limiting judges expenses in one way or another. This is an important issue as it has always been the case that following an election, the traditional invitation in no way set limits on what the elected judges could charge. Limiting judges fees has been a controversy for many previous Boards, in particular with regard to limiting fees of PCA member judges. In this economic climate and facing the possibility of reduction of entries and other income resources, I anticipate this will be an important subject to be resolved at our Board meeting in De-cember. We welcome any suggestions the membership might have regarding where and how we should trim show expenses, including any ideas on limiting judges expenses.

Back to the seemingly never ending subject of bylaws, we are all wondering what has happened to our proposed amended bylaws at AKC and will be following up on that. They have been at AKC for several months now, and we will try and get their response and suggestions as soon as possible.

Best Wishes to all,

Jack MacGillivrayPresident

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Leslieeditor of The Poodle Papers

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Articles Page

National Specialty News 6

New Pets-Only Airline Makes its Debut , by Cindy Crawley 9

Affiliate Club News 11

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? by Joann Neal 16

Working Poodle 19

Genetic Diseases Are Unique to Three Varieties of Poodle , Purina Pro Club Poodle Update newsletter, Nestle Purina PetCare. 21

PCA Rescue 26

PCA Foundation News 30

In Memoriam 35

Regional News 37

AKC Delegates Corner 39

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National Specialty News from Arthur:

We’re moving!PCA proudly announces its new host hotel for the 2010 Na-tionals: Hampton Inn & Suites Fruitland-Salisbury South. This 4 story, 102 room hotel was selected after an exhaus-tive evaluation process that included site visits to 4 host ho-tel candidates. As always, Sandy Fulton of the Wicomico County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau made a complex process much simpler by coordinating our visits to the can-didate hotels.

Here are just a few of the main details:

• The pre-tax room rate for PCA attendees will be $101 per night for both rooms and suites. (Suites will be available on a first come, first served basis.) All rooms and suites are non-smoking. There is no additional pet fee. Full breakfast and USA Today are included in the daily rate.

• The Hampton offers free shuttle service to and from Salisbury Airport. (Transportation to and from other airports can be arranged through commercial airport limousine ser-vices at their usual rates.)

• Standard rooms are available with 1 king bed, 1 king bed with sleeper sofa, or 2 queen beds. Suites are equipped with 1 king bed and a sleeper sofa.

• The Hampton is handicapped accessible, indoors and out. ADA accessible rooms and suites are available in the same configurations as standard rooms and suites, but with roll-in showers and other accessibility features.

• Complimentary breakfast is served daily in a bright, cheery dining area.

• There’s an indoor swimming pool with spa and out-door patio, plus a well-equipped fitness room.

• Other amenities include a comfortable business cen-ter; a large meeting room, complete with audio-visual equip-ment and food/beverage serving area; the Suite Shop off the lobby, which is stocked with snacks, beverages, microwave-able items and sundries; and a guest laundry room.

• Finally, there’s plenty of flat parking and generous outdoor space for exercising Poodles.

See you at our new host hotel - Hampton Inn & Suites Fruit-land-Salisbury South - in April!

Arthur Foran

From Glenna:We send greetings to the Poodle world and all of our friends. Summer has been hectic - both with too little rain or too much heat, And our winter Texas property suffers from heat and drought.

Plans for 2010 are exciting and plentiful. Our video photographer, Irv, will join us again and we’ll have our fingers crossed that our plans for streaming videos be-come a reality.

We will have a new host hotel in 2010 - the Hampton Inn and Suites - only two years old and beautifully ap-pointed. I feel we will be very happy in that clean, up-to-date, modern facility. I thank Kathy and Arthur Foran for their hotel search and for the 4 days we spent together in Wisconsin reviewing the fruits of their la-bor.

I cannot announce judges for 2011 at this time as two judges have not been contacted - sorry. As soon as pos-sible, we’ll post them on Yahoo.

Enjoy your Poodles!

Glenna CarlsonNational Show Chairman

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HAVE YOU GOT A GREAT IDEA FOR A THEME FOR THE 2010 PCA SPECIALTY ????

Well don’t keep it to yourself!!!!!!

Enter your suggestion in the PCA 2010 Theme Contest!!!!

All Poodle people – PCA members, exhibitors, handlers and just plain Poodle lovers - are invited to submit a suggestion for the 2010 Theme that can be used for

advertising, set-up decoration and provide a unifying “branding” signature for the Greatest Poodle Show on earth

Previous themes have been “The Wild, Wild, West”

“Around the World in 80 Days” “The Greatest Show on Earth”

“Sailing to Salisbury”

FIRST PRIZE – a full page ad with photo in the 2010 catalogAnd a free copy of the catalog

JUDGES: Glenna CarlsonArthur ForanMary Lebet

DEADLINEEntries must be submitted by December 1st, 2009 in order to get publicity out to the Poodle community in time to design appropriate materials.

Entries will be listed in the order they are received and in the event the winner is chosen from a theme suggested by duplicate submissions, the entry with the earliest date will be the winner.

SUBMIT ENTRIES TO: [email protected] to Mary Lebet, 64 Boxford Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

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From Debbie West- Agility Show Chairperson

Hi all, Well we’re finally having summer here in New England which means that instead of just rain all the time we now have heat, humidty and thunderstorms alot.I was looking forward to the regular heat of summer because then the grass stops growing so fast but that hasn’t happened, instead my lawnmower broke so that takes care of that.

On an agility note plans are moving forward for PCA 2010. We should have a judge under contract very soon and then I’ll let you all know. I did enjoy working with everyone this past spring and look forward to it again next year.

Hope everyone’s summer is cooler and dryer than mine has been and happy training.

Debbie

Obedience at PCA, 2010 Hi, I have been “kicked upstairs” to serve as Chairwoman of this year’s PCA Obedience and Rally Trials. We are plan-ning a wonderful day of Poodles showing off their training. Our Judging Panel will be announced as soon as it is com-plete and I look forward to working with three experienced and capable judges. Following the competition we will all have an opportunity to cheer our Parade of Obedience and Rally title holders and then gather to talk over the day’s events at our annual “Obedience Dinner”. As in every year, it takes many volunteers to make the day a success. Susanne Nash has agreed to act as Chief Obedience Steward and her knowledge and energy will make the day flow smoothly, I am sure. Please contact her if you are able to volunteer to help. See you in April at the Greatest Poodle Show on Earth! Ann Mandelbaum, Obedience/Rally Chairwoman

THE QUINNIPIAC POODLE CLUB, INC.SPECIALTY DOG SHOW, OBEDIENCE AND RALLY TRIALS

Fifty-fourth Annual Show

PAWS ’N EFFECT36 Corporate RidgeHamden, CT 06514

This show is held indoors There is a brand new, wonderful floor this year!

RALLY OUTSIDE WEATHER PERMITTING

Friday September 18, 2009

SEND ENTRIES TO:Debbie West

85 Old Church Hill Rd.Trumbull, CT 06611

This show is dedicated to the memory of David Gammons

Judges Breed and Intervariety Mr. Dana Plonkey Obedience and Rally Classes Mrs. Phyllis Broderick

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New Pets-Only Airline Makes its Debut by Cindy Crawley

Distant travelers to PCA take note! A new pets-only airline lifted off on July 14, 2009. Pet Airways, www.petairways.com , is the first pet-only airline designed to make air travel safe for pets and comfortable for both pets and their own-ers. The animals all fly first class – in the cabin of the plane, not in cargo. Three tiers of Vari-kennels are bolted into the cabin of a Beechcraft 1900 turbo-prop plane to make flying safe and secure for animals in the air.

To date, flights originate in New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles, although as time goes on, more lo-cations, including locations in Can-ada, are expected to be added based on consumer de-mand,. It is well known that regu-lar commercial airlines will not

accept dogs as car-go when temperatures are below 45 degrees Farenheit or above 85 degrees Farenheit. And for good reason! Cargo hold temperatures can readily exceed 110 degrees Faren-heit in summer months. The Beechcraft’s cabin is climate-controlled and well-lighted. Each flight has a “flight at-tendant” on board to keep an eye on “passengers” in flight. Dogs traveling are walked at each juncture and held in “pet lounges” on layovers between flights. They are offered food and water as needed during this time as well.

Fees are reasonable and based on distance rather than weight. Fares start at $149 for short hops. A cross-coun-try flight from New York to Los Angeles is $399 one way. The last Standard Poodle I shipped from BWI (Baltimore-Washington International, one of Pet Airways’ hubs) to MSP (Minneapolis/ST. Paul) on Northwest as cargo cost $370! So Pet Airways is a bargain. And you do not need to send a Vari-kennel as Pet Airways has their own crates in the cabin.

Although humans are not permitted to accompany their pets, they can track the progress of their pet’s flights via Pet

Airway’s website. To further reassure pet owners, Pet Air-ways has endeavored to hire ‘dog savvy’ people who “care as much about their pets” as the owners do themselves as flight attendants or lounge managers at the airports.

Anyone looking to make reservations should book early as flights are filling up well in advance. Since its inaugural flight on July 14, 2009, Pet Airways is booked solid through September 2009.

Pet Airways was founded by husband and wife team, Dan Wiesel and Alysa Binder after they encountered difficulty trying to ship their Jack Russel Terrier, Zoe, cross-country. Necessity is said to be the mother of invention!

from the desk of the Corresponding Secretary: Housekeeping items:

2009-2010 RosterEach member should have received a new roster insert via email.

If you would like to have it re-transmitted, please email me at [email protected]

If you would like a copy of the roster mailed to you, please contact me either by email or telephone(949 380 0885). Those members who do not have an email ad-dress listed in our roster have had a roster mailed to their last listed address. New Contact information for your roster: Judy [email protected] Elaine Rudehome # 575 336 7644cell# 575 973 3162 Christi McDonald23333 Ridge Route Dr #115Lake Forest,CA 92630

Please contact me to update your roster information.

Thanks so much - Peggy

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The Vote for 2011Dear Members,

The results of the 2011 judge’s selection have been tabulated. 157 votes were counted. None were dis-qualified. In accordance with Robert’s Rules of Or-der, if you wrote the same name 3 times for one judge for one variety it was only counted once. All ballots were numbered and returned to our CPA in the pre-addressed envelopes provided by the corresponding secretary.

The results follow:

Toys:1 - Mikaal Nilsson - 22 votes2 - Dennis McCoy - 21 votes3 - Daniel Augustus - 18 votes4 - Michelle Billings - 17 votes5 - Kent Delaney - 15 votes6 - Sue Ellen Remple - 14 votes7 - Edd Bivin - 13 votes8 - Nancy Hafner - 12 votes Clay Williams - 12 votes9 - Luis Aizcorbe - 11 votes Dr. Sam Peacock - 11 votes10 - Doris Cozart - 10 votes Ray Stevens - 10 votes

Miniatures:1 - Debbie Cozart - 39 votes2 - Lydia C. Hutchinon - 37 votes3 - Jane Forsyth - 33 votes4 - Dana Plonkey - 19 votes5 - Daniel Augustus - 18 votes6 - Luis Aizcorbe - 16 votes7 - Barbara Furbush - 15 votes8 - Michelle Billings - 14 votes9 - Randy Garren - 13 votes10 - Helen Tomb-Taylor - 12 votesLoraine Boutwell - 12 votes

Standards:1 -Debbie Cozart - 21 votes2 - Jane Forsyth - 20 votes3 - Robert Stein - 19 votes4 - John Shoemaker - 15 votes Randy Garren - 15 votes

5 - Edd Bivin - 14 votes6 - Dennis McCoy - 13 votes7 - Clay Williams - 12 votes8 - Bill Cunningham - 10 votes Janice Pardue - 10 votes Jim Reynolds - 10 votes9 - Daniel Augustus - 9 votes Tom Carneal - 9 votes Loraine Boutwell - 9 votes Lydia C. Hutchinson - 9 votes Elliott Weiss - 9 votes Dr. Terrill Udenberg - 9 votes10 - Luc Boileau - 8 votes Michael Gatsby - 8 votes Michelle Billings - 8 votes

Intervariety:1 - Helen Lee James - 32 votes2 - Luis Aizcorbe - 28 votes3 - Randy Garren - 25 votes4 - Debbie Cozart - 24 votes5 - Barbara Furbush - 23 votes6 - Doris Cozart - 22 votes7 - Tom Carneal - 20 votes Helen Tomb Taylor - 20 votes8 - Hans Brunotte - 18 votes9 - John Shoemaker - 18 votes Helen Sokopp - 18 votes10 - Nancy Hafner - 17 votes Respectfully submitted,Peggy McDill

“ Lives, like money, are spent. What are you buying with yours? ”

ROY H. WILLIAMS

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Affiliate Club News

Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club

Poodle Club Of America Working Certificate and Working Certificate Excellent Testshosted by the Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club, at Wern Valley Sportsman’s Club,

Waukesha, Wisconsin on Friday, August 21, 2009.

Judges: Doug Kennedy and Jean Granger

Test Chairman: Roberta Gilson - Test Secretary: Jaci BowmanEmail Contact: Jaci Bowman

Test committee: Jean Lazarus and Sally FlunkerFor Premium List go to www.greatermilwaukeepoodleclub.org

This test is running the day before WISILL and Badger State back to back

HRC UKC hunt tests at Bong State Recreational AreaAs well as Island View AKC hunt test at Valders, Wisconsin.

Poodle Club of Alabama

The Poodle Club of Alabama will have a support entry for Huntsville Kennel Club and Decatur Alabama Kennel Club“Cotton Cluster” of Shows held at the Racking Horse Arena, Priceville, Alabama. Packed dirt floor with all rings carpeted.Sunday will be the Designated Speciality Entry for The Poodle Club of Alabama, Inc. Onofrio Superintendent Poodle Judges are as follows: Thursday Nov. 5, 2009Toy - Carolyn TaylorMiniature & Standard - Darryl ViceToy Group - Gloria KnappNon Sporting Group - Darryl ViceBest in Show - Nikki Riggsbee Friday Nov 6, 2009Toy- Gloria KnappMiniature & Standard- Dr. Gary SparschuToy Group - Carolyn TaylorNon Sporting Group - Dr. Gary SparschuBest in Show - Gloria Knapp Sat. Nov 7, 2009 Miniature - Robert Sturm Toy - Standard - David R. MillerToy Group - Robert SturmNon Sporting Group - Robert SturmBest in Show - Darryl Vice

Sunday Nov. 8, 2009\Toy - Darryl ViceMiniature- David R. MillerStandard - Robert SturmToy Group - Daryl ViceNon Sporting Group - David R. MillerBest in Show - Robert Sturm(pending AKC’s approval)

Submitted:Nancy [email protected]

From Great Lakes Poodle Club2009-2010 Officers President - Betty ZarazaVP - Sharon FreundCorresponding Secretary - Carol CargleRecording Secretary - Karen KorabTreasurer - Charisse Bruno Board of Directors Carlos SantosKathy StefanskiJean EremoLarry Page

Submitted by:Karen KorabGreat Lakes Poodle Club

Recording Secretary 847-671-6499

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Congratulations to Helen Lee JamesCongratulations to Helen Lee James for being nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Awards 2010

In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were established in 1998 to honor our Fancy’s best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national level.

As in the past, this year’s nominees were selected by AKC member clubs that cast their votes for one nominee in each of three categories: Conformation, Companion Events, and Performance. The three nominees receiving the most votes in each category were selected as the finalists. Member clubs have now been asked to cast their vote for one nominee in each of the three categories. This final round of balloting will close on September 14, 2009. A special presentation will be held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, California in December 2009.

The AKC is honored to present photos and bios of the nine finalists who were selected by their constituents in recognition of their exemplary participation in the fancy.

Nominees in Conformation:Sandra Goose AllenJean FournierHelen Lee James

Nominees in Companion Events:Sharon AndersonShirley IndelicatoJill K. Jones

Nominees in PerformanceJo Ann Frier-MurzaJacquelyn (Jackie) MertensWayne R. Price

FMI on any of these people please go to http://www.akc.org/news/lifetime/2010/nominees.cfm

•Note 2009’s conformation award was won by PCA Member Wendell J. Sammet

Meet the BreedsNew York CityOctober 17th and 18th , 2009Jacob Javits Convention Center The Meet the Breeds event will showcase 160 AKC reg-istered dog breeds and 41 CFA registered cat breeds in booths individually decorated to depict each breed’s coun-try of origin, historical purpose/function, and attributes as a family pet. The event will include a number of demonstrations includ-ing, Agility, Law enforcement K-9s, pet first aid, an intro-duction to cat shows, AKC Canine Good Citizen, dog and cat grooming and more.

There is a new website www.meetthebreeds.com dedicated to the first stand-alone event. The site includes event infor-mation, a special advance ticket offer, and list of vendors who will be selling unique dog and cat products. Tickets purchased at this website are $10 for adults, $6 for Children under 12. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Sat-urday and Sunday. Each ticket allows admittance for one day. Preview the event on YouTube. All those PCA members and Affiliate Club members who are available to attend will be welcomed. If you wish to participate in the booth please get in touch with me. Mary Ellen [email protected]

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Affiliate Clubs and Their ActivitiesSpecialty shows are numerous and exhibitors have a choice of which way and how far they wish to go, or can afford to go. It has been interesting and sometimes frightening to watch the fluctuations in the numbers of entries at both all breed and specialty events.

Specialty clubs appear to have suffered the most from our financial crises in the last year or more. Small all breed clubs have also found themselves wondering whether or not they would survive.

Changes within AKC have been helpful to some of our spe-cialty clubs. Since January 1, 2007, two independent spe-cialty shows of the same breed of no more than 100 entries inclusive of sweepstakes, special attractions, or matches may be permitted on the same day at the same location.

Or, a club may hold their specialty show following an all breed event, with all entries limited to no more than 50. Sweepstakes, special attractions or matches will not be ap-proved in conjunction with evening events. This policy also was implemented in January of 2007

However, multiple events on the same day take their toll upon the dogs and certainly upon the people who are in-volved in making those events a success.

Unfortunately, we take for granted those people who have always been there year after year to carry the load. Putting on a successful show, be it an all breed event or a specialty event, is hard work and if a success, it is the result of all of the preparatory work which may have been done months in advance.

So, how do we keep our knowledgeable people involved and invested? By challenging them to greater achievements and exploring new ideas. The makeup of your club membership determines in which direction you must reach. A membership of relatively new people to the breed and to the sport has far greater potential for the program chairman than a member-ship of “old hands” with a “been there, done that” attitude. The “old hands” should offer the potential of a knowledge base which will be available to encourage and guide the newcomers. There is now so much information out there on new technology regarding health issues, inheritance of coat color, training methods, genetic anomalies, and almost every other subject. Use it for the benefit of your own dogs, for our breed, for your club, and for the sport.

We are aware that there are no magic solutions to this prob-lem. But there must be reasons why some clubs have man-aged to survive and others have all but disappeared. Let us put aside the issues of families once interested in dogs but

now totally committed to activities of their children to the exclusion of the dogs. Community and legislative issues also have taken their toll. However, we are fortunate we do still have clubs struggling to keep the welfare of the dogs and the sport alive. And within these groups are people who are inventive, realistic, and not willing to give up what has been such an important part of their very existence.

I would like to see some avenue of communication opened and used by people who are not willing to give up all that their dogs mean to them and to their families. And, no, I am not talking about legislative efforts and issues. I am talking about simply keeping the interest in our breeding programs, training, and close companionship with our dogs in a posi-tive and healthy condition.

If you as a member of an Affiliate Club or of PCA have any positive suggestions or ideas as to advance and protect our dogs, please send me an e-mail. Tell me what your club has been doing or what you have found useful and productive. If a positive idea appears, use it.

If financial considerations are the greatest threat to a club and its members, then what are those clubs doing to guaran-tee their survival? Successful and thriving clubs should have suggestions and advice to share. We would like to hear what your club is doing whether it is running a training class, a grooming class, a raffle, or baking dog biscuits.Please, let me hear from you.

Helen Lee James [email protected] Vice PresidentPoodle Club of America

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“ Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.”

WILL ROGERS

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TOY REPRESENTATIVE In looking at our total membership, its somewhat a surprise and shock that we have so few TOY BREEDERS as mem-bers. In my counting we have a total of 48 who have stated in our membership roster that are TOY BREEDERS, and out of this group we have 21 that I feel are retired breeders, 7 that I do not know their status or the fact that they breed another variety but have a toy poodle who is the love of their life, and 20 who I feel are still breeding and showing Toy Poodles. In looking at our Top Breeder’s report from Poodle Variety we have several who are Top Breeders in our Variety but are not members of our National Breed Club and the same applies in all three varieties. In Miniature Poodles we have 70 who have stated they are Miniature Breeders and of this group I find approximate 50 are still breeding and showing and 20 are retired. In Standards we have 102 who have stated they are Standard Breeders and 14 who I feel are retired from breeding.(I do not know all those who breed Standards so this figure might not be correct)

And 15 who didn’t declare any variety as a breeder however, these are members. We have 47 Speciality Breed Clubs and 7 of these are in the state of California and 3 each in the states of Ohio, Pa. and Texas. In our membership we have 20 members in the state of California, 16 in Florida, 15 in Texas and 11 in Ohio. Many of our states(13) DO NOT have one single person who is a members of our National Club. I am the only person in the state of Alabama who is a member of PCA. I try to work all my adjoining states with every poodle question that anyone asks. And I know we have others who work in states the same also. Feel its time for each of our Speciality Club’s to try to bring new breeders into a mentoring program for our BREED. Not only for our local areas but also at our National Club’s Show. And this is POODLE’S all Varieties and all COLORS not just one variety ARE YOU WILLING to help with this PROJECT? Yes, I know many have done this for years and will continue to do so. WE NEED more to help! Might I suggest to each of you and the Poodle Club’s and/or All Breed Club’s that you appoint or ask for a volunteer to not only be the Breeder Referral, Poodle Rescue, Legisla-tion advisor, but also a new mentoring person for this NEW MENTORING program. Hope to see you at the Regional. Make your reservations

early. IF you have any input on what you feel will work as a NEW MENTORING PROGRAM, PLEASE let me or any Board Member know. Let us take this idea to our Board Meeting in December.

Travel safe,Nancy HafnerToy Representative

Mentoring can be very rewardingWith Betty Brown’s permission to send and be published in Poodle PapersHi Nancy, Charlie (Now AKC, Hong Kong CHAMPION Sharbelle’s Charlie and the City. He is the number ONE STAN-DARD POODLE in Hong Kong for the past 6 years. Of course, you know all the details of our meeting at PCA (for which I will be forever grateful to you Nancy!!!) They came for their First Poodle Club of America Show and Celia Chan meet all those who dog’s were related to her dog. Celia Chan brought Charlie over from Hong Kong arriving June 25 for the show circuits in San Antonio, Houston, and Longview (all Texas). He was shown 11 times, and received 3 majors, and 2 Best of Variety wins, finishing his Ameri-can Championship this past weekend in Longview. He was shown by myself, Betty Brown, Steve Arnold, and Celia even took him in one time during her visit. Charlie was sired by Ch. King’s Champagne Taste (“Andy”) This brings Andy’s total for AKC champions to #146. Char-lie’s dam is Sharbelle Sunkis Miss America, and he was bred by Ray and Sharon Stevens. This will give them a New Champion !

Thank you again for all your help and support. This would never have happened without YOU Nancy !!! She was here less than a month and is now back in H. K. ,China.

Betty Brownwww.donnchadapoodles.com Nancy Hafner writing: This is Celia Chan, who came to America for her first vis-it at PCA in April 09. I introduced her to Betty Brown so

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she could tell her about her Dog “Charlie” that was out of Betty’s “Andy” dog. Then Betty introduced her to the Ray and Sharon Stevens who were the breeders of her dog. Then everyone introduced her to lots more of the Standard Breed-ers, owners and handlers. This group of new friends told her many good stories about many of Andy’s get, grand get and on and on that they had all owned. These folks all became her NEW POODLE FAMILY at PCA. The First time I saw Charlie was on Sunday at the Houston, Texas shows. I was attending the AKC’s Terrier Institute and on Sunday school was out early So I GOT to see him in the ring. I must say he came to the USA in outstanding condition, not only in his natural color of Black HAIR but LOTS and LOTS of it. He moved and looked that of a two year old dog. However, this was his only day in Houston that he was RESERVE Winners Dog and needing one single point to finish. Celia was the young gal with the blue tipped hair we all saw at PCA. All of TEXAS ask her why she tipped her hair BLUE... She told because she LOVED BLUE! Good enough answer, However, Her dog’s hair was all his very own she told them.

Again, Betty Brown was a great MENTOR to her and all that she will take back to China to teach others of what she has learned at her First All Breed American Kennel Club Dog Shows. she took Hundreds of photo’s to show of her Trip to TEXAS and finish Charlie’s American Championship. Thanks to all that help her achieve her mission, an American Championship for her dog. I first met Celia in October 2007 when I judged The First and only Poodle Speciality in China, she was my English speaking ring steward and here she had not only Blue Tipped hair but also she had Purple and Hot Pink with just a bit of Turquoise color ! I thought it was great! Ask her if she could do my hair the same. ( She never gave me an reply.)

Just a note, all the students that came to PCA this year are from Hong Kong, China. They all took the train to Xian, China when they had the First Poodle Club’s show to help and learn at the show.

Do not think they go into China and show their dogs as this has different rules and regulations than H. K., China Kennel Club.

As I understand .

AGAIN, THANKS TO BETTY FOR MENTORING HER! Nancy Hafner Be a MENTOR to someone, you might enjoy it.

As a follow up from the last writing with Nancy:

Hi Nancy, Betty and all others, Although I have never meet all of you personally, I would like to thank Nancy Hafner and her group of poodle people who is such great dog person and ambassador for the breed for all the help you have given to my group and Celia my student. I am going to be in USA in about a week from now, first in Seattle with Elaine Young who is my mentor in the USA and then in San Francisco where I hope to meet Ann Kennedy with Janet Jacobson just to chat and catch up. I hope to be able to come for the next trip to Poodle Club of America’s National with another lot of students from HK and China in 2010.Please let me know the dates so I can tell them to prepare, gather names etc. regards,Lana Tsan

PermissiontoprintinPoodlePapersgivedbyLanaTsanviaemail.

Have you mentored anyone in our Breed lately?

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CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?A dog trainer’s voice is one of his most effective tools. Bad-ly used, it can also be one of his biggest liabilities. I recently attended an outdoor agility trial at which I was only running one poodle, not my usual 3 or 4, which gave me a lot of time to fill with one of my favorite pastimes: people-watching. But in this case, it became people-hearing. Sitting at one end of two rings, I could close my eyes and clearly hear the bellows bursting forth from the far ring. Without looking, I knew who was in the ring, that the run was not going well, and which dog was in that ring, as most of the harsh-sound-ing hollers were the dog’s name. And, without knowing anything about that trainer, his methods, or how the dog was treated on a daily basis, I felt sorry for it.

One of the skills that I insist that my dog-training students learn is to train and give commands in a pleasant-sound-ing voice. It does need to be loud enough to carry to the other end of the ring at a noisy indoor show, but I suggest higher-note sounds that their dogs can distinguish from their conversation tones, but that bear no tinges of harshness or bad humor. I demonstrate 2 different voice tones, and ask them which tone they think comes from a cruel person, and which tone comes from a kind person. All can agree which is which, and all can agree that when the general public hears the harsh and/or overly loud tone, they immediately assume that it comes from a person with harsh training methods and abused dogs.

Actually, the general impression that harsh commands come from harsh trainers is rarely the case. More often, people who use mean-sounding voices use it in place of effective training methods. The dogs are not trained very well, and the people don’t correct the dogs physically at all, but simply nag them and de-sensitize them to their volume with a lot of stern-sounding shouts. Most of the dogs belonging to such people seem strangely oblivious to the noise. They ofen wan-der around the ring sniffing the floor or looking for an exit, which are classic avoidance behaviors. The dog that really likes to do agility may perform every obstacle in his path, mostly in a direction away from the trainer. Rarely does one see a well-trained dog in the same ring with a harsh-sound-ing or overly-loud trainer.

When I work with pet classes and hear a person raising his voice to his dog, I always ask if his dog is hard of hearing. The handler always looks surprised at the question, then says no. I follow by asking why he is shouting at the dog, and he usually has no answer. I tell him that if the dog does not know what a command means, he still will not know what it means when it is shouted at the top of the trainer’s lungs.

And, if the dog knows what the command means but be-lieves performance of it is optional, then action is required, not volume. The trick is to teach the dog what a pleasantly-spoken command means, and to continue to enforce or re-inforce the pleasant command, not to be lazy and substitute a louder and louder and harsher and harsher command for enforcement. The dog will respond to the volume of the command that is enforced or reinforced. The reason some dogs finally respond when the command gets loud enough, is that they have learned that at a certain volume, the own-ers get mad enough to take action. For those old enough to remember the Chipmunks, it’s Alvin, ALVIN, ALVIN! If the owner simply omits his mad stage and takes action with the first pleasantly-spoken command, the results are amazing.

One of the claims of the clicker set is that most people are unable to keep emotion out of their voices, and thus they must use a clicker to effectively reinforce behaviors. If peo-ple do not speak at all, there are a hundred other ways for them to display inappropriate emotion while training, from facial expression, to posture, to the speed and manner with which they produce or withhold treats. Regardless of how quiet a trainer is while he clicks, the behavior he is trying to shape must ultimately be linked to a command, which more than likely is going to be delivered by a voice, perhaps a voice filled with emotion, so here we are back at square one. I believe that people who want to be good dog trainers CAN learn to use their voices to compliment their training. And, people who have learned to use their voices in a pleasant manner find it easy to incorporate pleasant body language.

In my dog-training experience, I find that a dog naturally pays more attention to a pleasant voice than to a stern voice. He naturally associates the pleasant voice with events such as dinnertime, going out (if he likes to go out), petting and such, and is eager to see what the trainer wants when he hears that inviting voice. He associates the harsh voice with his owner’s temper fits and bad moods, and tends to look for something else to do and somewhere else to be when he hears it. This phenomenon can be observed again and again in the performance rings, when the slightest hint of frustra-tion in the handler’s voice sends the dog into a crescendo of errors.

The LACK of a voice is also meaningful to a dog. Most dogs interpret silence, especially silence coupled with stares, as hostility. Add in some body language that says mad, con-frontational, or disgusted, such as hands on hips, slumps, head-tossing, or eye-rolling (do you know any teenagers?), and you have a dog that is going to look for a more pleasant activity or a refuge. People are often heard to say when they return home and find a mess, that their dogs know what they

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Canine Birth Defect

Research Project

Our dogs share our living environment and are therefore sus-ceptible to many of the same diseases that we suffer from. Birth defects are believed to result from interactions between genes and environment. Some of the defects that occur in humans and dogs include:Umbilical hernia – a birth defect in purebred dogs that is surgically correctable if the body wall defect is not too large. However, puppies born with their internal organs pushed outside of the body (Omphalocele or Gastroschisis) are usu-ally euthanized.Cryptorchidism - a common congenital problem seen in male dogs and men and requires surgical intervention to pre-vent tumor development.Cleft palate - one of the most common human congenital disorders and quite prevalent in certain dog breeds. These three birth defects are of concern to breeders since it is recommended that affected animals be euthanized (cleft palate) or not bred (cryptorchidism or umbilical hernia). In breeds predisposed to one or more of these birth defects, a genetic basis is probable. Genetic analysis should identify the genes involved and enable breeders to select against these defects. Researchers in the Bannasch Laboratory at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California -Davis are undertaking a research project to identify genes and environmental factors that predispose puppies to these birth defects. Specific details for the birth defects and a sam-ple identification sheet follow.Umbilical Hernia

Dr. Noa Safra, Dr. Danika BannaschUmbilical hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the ab-dominal wall ring through which the umbilical cord passes does not close completely. To identify the genetic factors that contribute to this disorder, samples from affected and unaffected littermates are being collected. We are seeking blood samples from dogs with severe umbilical hernias, those that require surgical intervention, and blood samples from a smooth bellybutton littermate.Cryptorchidism

Dr. Noa Safra, Dr. Danika BannaschCryptorchidism is a condition present at eight weeks in which one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. Surgical intervention is required and bilateral castration is highly recommended. To research the genetic cause of this defect, the Bannasch laboratory is collecting blood samples from affected dogs that are identified with cryptorchidism

by eight weeks along with samples from normal male litter-mates. Owner contact information is requested for follow-up at six months of age.Cleft Palate

Nili Karmi (DVM/PhD student), Dr. Danika BannaschCleft palate is a split in the roof of the mouth (hard palate) that is present at birth. It has been observed in several dif-ferent breeds. In order to study this condition, the Bannasch laboratory is currently collecting samples from affected dogs and their unaffected relatives. Samples can be sent to us in the form of whole puppies (euthanized or stillborn), dew-claws, tails, blood or swabs.

To request additional information and contribute samples to any of the above studies, please contact:Noa Safra

Bannasch LaboratorySchool of Veterinary MedicineDept. of Population Health and Reproduction1114 Tupper Hall1 Shields AveDavis, CA 95616Email: nsafra@ucdavis. eduPhone: (530) 754-7289

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did was wrong because they slinked away. No, the dogs know what those unhappy expressions and body postures mean!

I also teach my students that, when trying to train a dog to DO something, that they should never use their voice as a correction, such as shouting NO! It is almost always demor-alizing to a dog to do so, and it usually causes him to quit trying. It imparts no information to the dog about what one wants him to do. Further, I suggest that when they are trying to teach their dogs to QUIT doing something, that teaching a pleasantly-spoken command such as ‘’leave it,’’ or ‘’off,’’ gives much more information about what is expected, and doesn’t frighten any children or casual bystanders!

Poodles tend to be more tuned in to the emotional states of their owners than many breeds. The first and most powerful way we communicate our emotions is with our voices. In addition, as dog trainers in a world increasingly hostile to our activities, we must be ever mindful of the impression we make on the public, whom we hope will be attracted to our sport in a positive way. CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?

By: Joann Neal

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POODLE GROOMING SEMINAR BY ALAN WATERMAN

October10-11,2009MacungieMemorialHallMacungie,PA18062-0193

This is a two day hands on grooming seminar that will teach in detail how to groom a show poodle from start to finish.

Grooming topics will include bathing and drying, clipping, scissoring, banding and spraying. Other topics will be discussed including diet and nutrition, training and conditioning as well as many other helpful topics.

Saturday we will be working on the Puppy Trim and on Sunday we will be working on the Continental and discussing the English Saddle Trims.

Cost of this seminar is $200 for the two full days or $125 for one day. Auditing slots are available at $75 per day.

Reservations taken on a first come first serve basis. A non-refundable deposit of 50% must be made to reserve your space. Balance due by September 26, 2009.

FMI and to reserve, send check payable to Marion S. Banta 215 Asbury West Portal Road, Asbury, NJ 08802-1151

908-537-9146 [email protected] Include name, address, phone number, and email address.

Confirmation, directions and motel information will be mailed to you.

Judges Education: At this time we are trying to secure a room and ring side mentoring for our aspiring new judges for our Regional. At the present this is a work in progress in working out conformation of an area for this to take place.

Please check our web site for further information concerning date and location for the Judges Educa-tion for Our Regional and Supported entries. ThanksNancy HafnerJudges Education Coordinator

Check it out!AKC’s 125th Celebration ContinuesTo help celebrate AKC’s 125th Anniversary this year, we’ve been busy uploading videos, photos, and fun facts in cyberspace across the social media universe. Below are links to our groups on Facebook, MySpace, YouTube and Twitter to check out. Join us by signing up and tuning in for all things dog throughout our 125th birthday year and beyond. Perhaps your club can link to these pages on your web site and make your own club accounts so it can participate in the online community!

Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | MySpace

Clubs are encouraged to use the special 125th logo, in conjunction with their club logo, in lieu of the regular AKC lock-up on all publications, press releases, and web sites created for the year 2009. To request a high resolution copy of the 125th Anniversary AKC logo, email [email protected] and be sure to include AKC 125th Logo in the subject line.

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For more information:“IfyouareinterestedinlearningmoreaboutTrackingorhowtogetstartedinTracking,[email protected]” “Therulesandguidelinesforparticipatingin theWCWCXcanbe foundon thePCAwebsite. If you are interested in learningmore about the WCWCX or starting ba-sicretriever training,pleasecontactJoyceCarelli at [email protected] or [email protected]” THANKSEVERYONE. Claudia *[email protected]

Upcoming PCA Sponsored WC WCX Events!

Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club WC WCX – Friday, August 21, 2009Wern Valley Sportsmans’ Club, Waukesha WI

Test Chairperson: Pepsi Gilson

Poodle Club of Massachusetts WC WCX - September 12, 2009247 Farnum Road, Gilchester, RITest Chairperson: Judy Schwerdt

Bluebonnet Poodle Club WC WCX – October 31 - November, 1 2009Bass Pro Shop – Pearland TexasTest Chairperson: Mary Cooper

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Working Poodle News and Events!Submitted by: Claudia Straitiff and Dana Stewart, Co-Direc-tors Working Poodle Program

The hot summer days make it tough for outdoor training but Poodles across the country are managing to get the work in to stay in shape and prepare for fall hunting and hunt tests.

First, we thank the PCA Affiliate Club members and boards who are supporting the PCA sponsored WC and WCX pro-gram and Medallion Awards. The Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club, The Poodle Club of Massachusetts and the Bluebon-net Poodle Club will be holding WC WCX events this fall. Please support these affiliate club events as participants, vol-unteers or spectators!

Second, the judges have been secured for the PCA Specialty Hunt Tests & WC WCX events to be held in Salisbury, April 25th and 25th, 2010 at Anatidae Farm, Salisbury MD. Dave and Peggy Bauman have agreed to judge the AKC Hunt Tests and the PCA WC WCX events. Dave and Peggy expressed their enthusiasm and honor when asked to judge our spe-cialty. We hope we’ll have plenty of entries. You won’t be sorry if you choose to run under Dave and Peggy. They are a very relaxed duo and will make the event fun while adhering to the standards of performance for Poodles in the field.

Third, the 2009 gallery of observers for the PCA Specialty AKC Hunt Tests and WC WCX tests was very small com-pared to our past events. The committee is wondering why as in prior years we have had upwards of 50 or so folks supporting this event. The Anatidae Farm is as close to the Headquarters Hotel as in the past. The directions are easy and the facilities are even more welcoming than they have been in the past! We know the economy is making it tough for travel – but if you can spend the extra evening – please come out to Anatidae Farm to support these working Poo-dles. You won’t be disappointed.

And finally, congratulations to Standard Poodle bitch “Ten”, Bibelots Hands Up MH. Ten is owned by Jack Combs and Mia DiBenedetto, members of the Poodle Club of Mas-sachusetts. Ten recently qualified for the Master National (MNRC). Ten is the third Poodle of the seven current Master Hunter titled Poodles to achieve this qualification.

The MNRC is a national retriever club formed for one pur-pose- to hold an annual event to showcase the talents of hunting retrievers. The test is conducted under the rules and regulations of the AKC Hunt Test program and is licensed

by the AKC. The five day Master National event will be held in Texas, October 25 through November 1st at the KC Beef-master’s Bluff Creek Ranch in Manheim, Texas. We wish Ten the best of luck!

AKC’s Mentoring ProgramIf you would like to work in an AKC structured mentoring program here is what AKC is doing. Mary Ellen will cover more of this in depth in the Fall PCA Poodle Papers.

New Exhibitor Mentoring ProgramAKC’s New Exhibitor Mentoring Program matches expe-rienced dog fanciers and breeders with recent registrants of AKC dogs or those thinking about getting an AKC registered dog. Seasoned handlers and exhibitors share their expertise with those expressing an interest in entering the exciting world of AKC dog show competition.

The AKC, in conjunction with the Dog Show Superinten-dents Association launched this program at the end of last year. As of March, more than 550 mentees have inquired about the program. Many of these mentees have already been matched with one of the 350 mentors currently volunteering, but some mentees are located in parts of the country where we do not have mentor coverage. AKC encourages you to get the word out to the many experienced fanciers in your clubs to consider becoming part of this important program.

It can be intimidating to get started in any activity that has as much history as the AKC (125 years!), but those who have, know it’s a wonderful sport the entire family can enjoy. You can read more about mentoring here and find the new pro-gram fliers, one for mentors and one for mentees as well.

FMI:http://www.akc.org/public_education/mentor.cfm

Flyer for Mentors:http://www.akc.org/pdfs/public_education/mentor_flyer.pdf

Flyer for Menteeshttp://www.akc.org/pdfs/public_education/mentee_flyer.pdf

If you would like to sign up as a new exhibitor with AKChttp://www.akc.org/pdfs/public_education/mentee_applica-tion.pdf

This is the program that AKC has set up for new Exhibi-tors.This is for ALL breeds, not just Poodles.

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Genetic Diseases Are Unique to Three Varieties of Poodle

Used with permission from the Purina Pro Club Poo-dle Update newsletter, Nestle Purina PetCare.

Genetic diseases that occur in Poodles are as unique as the three varieties. In fact, size has a lot to do with the diseases seen in Toy, Miniature and Standard Poodles.

Among the genetic disorders that occur in Toy Poodles are luxated patella and Legg-Calve-Perthes. Both can be ex-tremely painful and cause lameness. Miniature Poodles may suffer from optic nerve hypoplasia in which they are born partly or completely blind. Standard Poodles are among the breeds prone to chronic hepatitis and eventual liver failure.

Breeders are encouraged to stay informed about diseases that occur commonly in their varieties and to take steps when-ever possible to reduce their occurrence in their bloodlines. Here is an overview of these genetic diseases.

LCP & Luxating Patella in ToysJanet Reed of Ypsilanti, Mich., has bred Foxmore Toy Poo-dles for more than 40 years and produced more than 150 champions. “To breed quality dogs you have to be aware of potential problems,” she says. “Luxated patella and Legg-Calve-Perthes are two diseases that Toy breeders should be aware of.”

Because both diseases are considered genetic, Reed is ada-mant about not breeding dogs that develop the disorders. In fact, she will not breed any dog diagnosed with bad hips or stifles. That philosophy is applauded by veterinarians and other experts.

Legg-Calve-Perthes (LCP) is technically defined as avascu-lar necrosis of the femoral head. LCP occurs when an ab-normal supply of blood to the femoral head of the hip joint causes the cartilage to wear away. The bone then starts to die, thus becoming irregularly shaped and no longer fit-ting properly into the socket. Fortunately, a surgical process called femoral head ostectomy (FHO) can alleviate the pain and correct the problem.

“LCP ends up turning into a degenerative joint disease of the hip, which is what you often seen in larger breeds that develop hip dysplasia, but it’s not caused by the same thing,” explains Christine Scruggs, V.M.D., of Waterford, Conn., a breeder of Standard Poodles. “I have diagnosed LCP in puppies as young as 6 months and adult dogs as old as 3 years.”

The disorder almost always begins in dogs less than 8 months of age, thus it is considered a disease of growing puppies. It typically occurs in toy and miniature breeds that weigh less than 25 pounds as adults. Miniature Poodles may also de-velop LCP.

The most common clinical sign of LCP is lameness due to pain in the hip joint. Owners sometimes notice some degree of lameness, but disregard it or attribute it to excessive exer-cise. A dog may also present with acute signs, such as sud-denly carrying a hind leg. In mild cases, dogs exhibit peri-odic lameness, and in more severe cases, permanent limping is seen on the affected leg.

Radiographs, or X-rays, are taken of puppies suspected of having LCP to detect radiographic changes. Veterinarians look for indications such as a widening of the joint space, a decrease in bone density, sclerosis, and thickening of the femoral head.

The FHO surgical process involves removing the femoral head and neck, which obliterates the bony joint. A dog will then form a functional scar tissue joint. Though this could result in a shortened stride, or slight limp, on the operated leg, the pain is gone. Full recovery usually takes about six weeks. Lifetime care includes keeping a dog active and avoiding obesity.

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) maintains an LCP registry that helps breeders to identify dogs that test normal for LCP. Owners should submit one standard radio-graph taken of the dog in the standard hip-extended ven-trodorsal view. A board-certified veterinary radiologist will review the radiograph to determine whether a dog is normal and thus qualifies for the registry. A dog must be a minimum of 12 months of age to be eligible for an LCP number. For information, breeders and owners may visit the OFA Web site at www.offa.org.

Luxating patella is another painful genetic disease affecting Toy Poodles. This condition occurs when the kneecap in one or both rear legs pops out of place, causing permanent or temporary lameness. A normal knee, or stifle as it is called in dogs, moves smoothly up and down in a groove at the lower end of the thighbone. A displaced kneecap can occur inside or outside the joint, can be temporary or permanent, and can be partial or complete.

Experts believe dogs that have a luxating patella are born with a shallow groove and weak ligaments that fail to hold the kneecap in place. Other causes include ligaments that are too tight to allow for sufficient flexibility, and a lag between the time it takes for a dog’s legs to grow to maturity and for

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cartilage to mineralize. All these structures and processes are affected at least to some extent by genetics.

Scruggs routinely screens susceptible breeds, including Toy Poodles, for luxating patella. During an examination, she can diagnose the problem in puppies as young as 8 weeks of age by putting the knee through normal range of motion exercises to feel whether it tracks properly when the joint is flexed and extended. A popping sound confirms a luxated patella.

Treatment depends on the severity of the condition. Owners of mildly affected dogs should monitor the condition to be sure it doesn’t get worse, Scruggs advises. Limiting activi-ties that stress the affected joint can also help to slow pro-gression of the disease, she says.

Surgery is recommended if the kneecap pops out of place more frequently or if the patella is permanently luxated. Pup-pies generally recover from surgery in two to three weeks, and adult dogs in four to six weeks. Surgical treatment av-erages around $1,200, depending on the geographical loca-tion and availability of veterinarians trained to perform the procedure.

Experts generally advise against breeding dogs with the con-dition because of the strong genetic component of luxated patella. They also agree much remains to be learned about the condition, including a better understanding of genetics, physiological causes, disease prevalence, and more effec-tive treatment options. Meanwhile, OFA maintains a patellar luxation registry. Information is available at www.offa.org.

Optic Nerve Hypoplasia in MiniaturesOptic nerve hypoplasia is an inherited disorder in Miniature Poodles that results in varying degrees of blindness in one or both eyes from birth. Though the specific gene mutation has yet to be identified in dogs, several genes have been identi-fied as causing the eye disorder in humans.

No treatment corrects the problem, but dogs that have lim-ited vision or are blind are able to adjust for their handicap by relying on their acute senses of smell and hearing. In fact, some dogs function so well that their owners are unaware of the abnormality.

Jessie and Jane Burrow of Burline Poodles in Austin, Texas, were unaware their finished champion “Hunter,” a black male Miniature Poodle, had optic nerve hypoplasia until CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) testing was conducted in preparation for breeding. The testing confirmed he was blind in one eye.

“I raised and showed Hunter and never realized there was a problem,” Jessie Burrow says. “Several people wanted to breed to him as soon as he finished. Lo and behold, we dis-covered he had optic nerve hypoplasia.”

The Burrows hadn’t noticed Hunter showing any signs of visual loss, such as bumping into walls or running sideways. “In hindsight, the only thing that should have given us an in-dication of a problem was Hunter’s fear of heights,” recalls Jessie Burrows. “He would not go up or down steps, and when we put him on a grooming table, he would stay exactly the way he was put, even if it was a couple of hours.”

Ultimately, Hunter was neutered and placed in a loving pet home.

In a normal dog’s eye, the optic nerve head, which carries signals from the retina to the brain, is from 2 ½ to 3 millime-ters in diameter, says Greg Acland, BVSc., DACVO, profes-sor of medical genetics at The Baker Institute for Animal Health of Cornell University.

“In a true optic nerve hypoplasia case, when you look into the eye, it’s much smaller than that and the dog has, to some extent, severe loss of vision in the affected eye,” Acland ex-plains. “In really severe cases, the optic nerve can be tiny or essentially absent, and the dog will be completely blind in that eye.”

Veterinary opthalmologists, such as Acland, are able to de-tect the disorder during a routine eye examination in puppies as young as 6 weeks by using a magnifying instrument, an ophthalmoscope, and a light source to see inside the back of the eye. Even with modern advancements in veterinary medicine, determining whether a dog is visually impaired is still fairly crude. Additionally, optic nerve hypoplasia may be difficult to differentiate from micropapilla, a similar eye disorder in which there also is a small optic nerve, but dogs show no evidence of visual impairment.

“It has been argued for many years whether the two con-ditions — optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla — are related,” says Acland. “Some experts have a belief, or gut feeling, that if you look at lines of poodles in which breeders have bred dogs with micropapilla, then you can end up with dogs with true, absolute blinding optic nerve hypoplasia. But, not everybody agrees with that, not all ophthalmolo-gists and certainly not all breeders.”The disorder appears to be autosomal recessive, Acland says. If so, dogs that carry the mutated gene do not have optic nerve hypoplasia themselves, but when bred to another car-rier will produce affected offspring, as well as healthy and carrier offspring. Several generations down the line as dogs

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are bred together that share a common ancestor, or carriers, some offspring wind up with the eye disorder.

Since the genetic mutation causing the eye disorder has not been discovered, experts recommend not breeding dogs with optic nerve hypoplasia or their close relatives. To help breed-ers identify dogs free of eye disease, the Canine Eye Regis-tration Foundation maintains a registry of dogs certified free of heritable eye disease. For information, visit www.vmdb.org/cerf.html.

Chronic Hepatitis in StandardsA slow but progressive disease, chronic hepatitis eventu-ally causes liver failure. Though the underlying cause is not known, the higher incident rate in Standard Poodles leads experts to believe the disease is inherited.

Margaret Thornton of Denver recently lost her black Stan-dard Poodle, “Renata,” to chronic hepatitis after a seven-year battle with the disease. “It’s just a horrible, horrible thing to have to go through,” she says. “Managing the dis-ease was a full-time job. I had to feed and medicate Renata on a tight schedule or else she would become sick and start vomiting.”

Renata first started showing signs of the liver disease at 5 years of age. She became wobbly and wouldn’t eat. Origi-nally, the condition was thought to be Addison’s disease, a disorder in which dogs cannot produce sufficient amounts of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Unsure about the di-agnosis, the veterinarian did not treat Renata for Addison’s, and the dog’s condition improved.

Two years later, Renata’s signs returned, and Thornton took the Standard Poodle to the veterinary teaching hospital at Colorado State University. David Twedt, D.V.M., DACVIM, professor of small animal medicine, performed a liver biopsy that confirmed chronic hepatitis.

Elevated liver enzymes, detected through a blood test, may suggest chronic hepatitis, which is then confirmed via liver biopsy. Though the elevated liver enzymes could be deter-mined in dogs as early as 2 to 3 years of age, seldom do owners recognize a potential problem. A biopsy is performed surgically, via laparoscopy or by a needle biopsy using ultra-sound guidance.

As the inflammation progresses, clinical signs of hepatitis begin to appear around 7 to 10 years of age. Signs include vomiting, lethargy, lack of appetite, and fluid in the abdo-men. By this point, 60 percent or more of the liver is already damaged, Twedt says.

Though no cure is available, early diagnosis and intervention can help dogs live comfortably for many years. Drug therapy treatment helps to stop the inflammation and progression of ongoing liver damage. To help identify affected dogs early, Twedt recommends that owners and breeders of Standard Poodles have annual blood screening tests for dogs starting at 3 years of age. Blood work taken when a dog is young provides a base line for normal function.

“Those early tests, even if a dog doesn’t show clinical signs, are important and might help identify early on if a dog has chronic hepatitis,” Twedt says.

Twedt, along with researchers at the University of Califor-nia-Davis, is collecting DNA blood samples from Standard Poodles in an effort to learn more about the genetic implica-tions of chronic hepatitis. The goal is to identify the gene mutation and potentially develop a screening test for the dis-ease. Owners or breeders interested in participating in the study should contact Twedt at (970) 297-1274 or by e-mail at [email protected].

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Cardiac Research at Colorado State University Shows Dis-eased Heart Valves in Dogs Produce Serotonin

FORT COLLINS - A significant part of the question of what causes mitral valve disease in dogs, giving scientists and medical experts clues into new possible ways to treat or prevent the disease, may have been solved by a Colorado State University veterinarian. The discovery refutes the cur-rent believe that mitral valve disease, the top heart disease in dogs, is inevitable as a part of aging in pets.

Dr. Chris Orton, a cardiac surgeon at Colorado State’s Vet-erinary Teaching Hospital, has been investigating the role of serotonin in heart valve disease in dogs. It has been known for some time that drugs that enhance serotonin production in humans -- such as appetite suppressants, migraine medica-tions and antidepressants -- cause drug-induced heart valve disease. It turns out that naturally occurring heart valve dis-ease, known as degenerative myxomatous heart valve dis-ease, is virtually identical in dogs and humans. Dr. Orton’s group has discovered that cells in diseased heart valves of both dogs and humans produce serotonin locally, and this may be driving the disease process.

“Serotonin is made in the brain and in cells in the gut. We previously thought that those were the only places it was made before it is circulated in the blood,” Orton said. “But we found the local creation of serotonin in diseased heart valves. We think that drug-induced and naturally occurring heart valve disease share the same mechanism for creating the disease - the production of serotonin. The valve is mak-ing serotonin, which causes its own disease. Serotonin is di-rectly linked to pathologic changes in the valve, which cause the malfunction of the mitral valve.”

Orton’s group is working to discover what triggers the en-zyme in the valve that makes serotonin, and he would like to launch a clinical trial on dogs to look at the impact of a drug that inhibits the enzyme that produces serotonin in the heart.

Mitral valve disease impacts the mitral valve, one of two valves on the left side of the heart. In degenerative valve disease, the valve becomes deformed and begins to leak. Serotonin is made in the gut by an enzyme called TPH1, Serotonin then goes into the blood stream where it is picked

up by platelets which are involved in blood clotting. Orton’s group has shown that TPH1 is present in high levels in ab-normal mitral valves from both dogs and humans.

“Like all diseases, mitral valve disease is mediated by cells,” Orton said. “If we can understand the mechanism in cells that triggers the disease, we can slow, treat or prevent the disease process in new ways.”

Mitral valve disease, also often called mitral valve prolapse in humans, tends to impact smaller breed dogs and usually develops when they are middle aged or older. Chihuahua, King Charles spaniels, and other toy and small breeds of dog tend to develop the disease more often than other breeds. Of the dogs that develop heart disease, 40 percent develop mitral valve disease, and the disease is the eventual cause of about 70 percent of all heart failure in dogs.

Orton heads up Project CARE at Colorado State. The proj-ect focuses on researching the causes of and development of new treatments for mitral valve disease in dogs. The project is supported through grass roots funding.

To learn more about the program or to support the research, visit http://csuvets.colostate.edu/heartcenter/research/mvd/index.shtml.

sentinby:EileenJaskowski

New Poodle JudgesMr. Robert Clyde- Delmar, Md

Mrs. Gayle Gold Creasman-Matthews, NC

Mrs. Patricia Hertok-Pasadena, Md

Mr. Gary Anderson-Scotsdale, AZ

Peter Green-Bowmansville, PA

Mr. Steven Kobrzycki-Montgomery, MICharles Olvis-Bristow,VA

Mrs. Alice Watkins- Reisterstown,MD

Mrs. Marilyn Dromgoole- Berkeley, CA

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P.C.A. RescueAlmost Heaven: The H$U$ Res-cue?The Humane Society of the United States (H$U$) flexed its considerable muscle in June 2009 and, with the assistance of the PA Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Dog Law En-forcement, finally put an end to the misery that was known as Almost Heaven kennels in Emmaus, PA.

Almost Heaven was established as a kennel in 1999 by Derbe “Skip” Eckhart. Although he has a history of animal cruelty charges dating back to 1988 and was permanently banned from registering dogs with the AKC, Eckhart’s kennel was allowed to have hundreds of dogs on its premises, and held one of the largest operating licenses issued by the PA Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. According to an August 2008 inspection report issued by the aforementioned organization, Almost Heaven reported having 500 dogs on the premises in the preceding 12 months and no violations during that time.

Citizen complaints, neighbors reportedly hearing dogs screaming and crying at night and an undercover investiga-tion instigated a raid in the Fall of 2008, which led to the removal of 156 dogs. By the time of the October 2008 raid by the PA SPCA, investigators estimated that there were as many as 800 animals on the premises at 4202 Chestnut Street, including monkeys, miniature horses, turkeys, guinea hens, swans, scores of caged birds and guinea pigs, 100 cats, a pot-bellied pig and dogs of many varieties, poodles and poodle-mixes among them. As part of the deal reached be-tween Eckhart and the PA SPCA, in addition to the surrender of the particular dogs, enforcement agents would be granted unlimited access to the property for the next 6 months. The June raid, which ended in the huge very public “puppy mill” bust, led by the HSUS and the PA Department of Agriculture, was a result of the findings revealed in the report generated from the October raid. Investigators found a freezer full of animal corpses, decomposing dead guinea pigs lying in cag-es, and what is always found in puppy mills, dogs crammed into cages much too small for them, covered in excrement.

More than 200 dogs were removed from the Eckhart proper-ty in June and sent to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg for evaluation and dispersal. According to a news item on the HSUS website dated the day of the raid, the HSUS took custody of the dogs once they were removed from Almost Heaven. The organization was proclaimed it was responsible for “providing animal handling assistance and overseeing transport of the rescued animals.” Supplies used in the rescue were donated by PetSmart Charities.

After vet evaluation, dogs were sent to facilities in PA, MD, VA and DC. Anyone interested in adopting one of these dogs was encouraged by the HSUS to check their website for the list of locations where the dogs went. There was then, and is now, lots of information on the home page of the HSUS. About the good work they do, the legislative victories they have achieved, the international work they do and of course more than a little bit about how an individual can donate money to them to continue all this good work. And to be sure the list of locations of the rescued dogs was there, but none of the organizations could be accessed via links nor were their respective phone numbers listed. Po-tential adopters interested in these dogs had to do that bit of research themselves. Admittedly, it was not difficult to find this information, but it seems odd that an organization like the HSUS, that generated huge publicity for something it claims to value very highly – the closure of puppy mills – did not make it easy to get the rescued dogs adopted. Nor did the HSUS make it easy on the facilities that took the dogs.

Although all the dogs were seen by veterinarians at the PA Farm Complex prior to their dispersal, none were spayed or neutered. “It all happened very quickly,” said Aileen Gab-bey, Executive Director of the MD SPCA, one of the 10 or-

ganizations that took Almost Heaven dogs. “Of the 18 we received, most of the dogs were small poodle mixes and all were readily adopted. MD SPCA spayed and neutered each dog before it left.”

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For an organization with assets listed in excess of $190,000,000 in 2008, the HSUS was quite stingy in their support to the 10 facilities that took dogs from Almost Heaven. Not only did the HSUS fail to spay or neuter the dogs they “rescued,” they sent the dogs off to facilities that used their own limited financial resources for dogs from outside their region. A few of the facilities reported receiv-ing perhaps one bag of dog food per dog they took in from the HSUS. None, not one received any financial support from the HSUS at all.

The Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) took in the largest number of dogs of the 10 facilities; 100 in all. Although some of the dogs were quickly adopted, there are several that remain in WARL and with-out foster care, will be very difficult to place. PCA Rescue, through an independent non-affiliate rescue in the area, Mid-Atlantic Poodle Rescue, is actively looking for foster homes for four of these dogs. (see photo)

A search on the HSUS website revealed 100 individual links about their spay and neuter advocacy including written sup-port of spay and neuter initiatives in various states in the US and abroad, a concert to raise funds for spay/neuter initia-tives and celebrity endorsements of HSUS spay and neuter programs. Each of these items links back to the H$US web-site, which in turn asks for donations to support the initia-tives. But it does not seem that the HSUS ponies up finan-cially when they are responsible for dogs which need these services.

What the H$US does spend money on is lobbying - $46,821, 000 in 2008 – listed under various guises in their annual report such as “Campaigns, Litigation & Investigations” - $28,196,000; “Strategic Communications” - $11,879,000; “Research and Education” - $6,746,000 and “Management and General” - $4,861,000. The H$U$ also spends a bit of money on fundraising, too; $27,534,000 in 2008 to be exact or 1/5th of $125,118,000, the total of their expenses listed for 2008. In contrast, the MD SPCA, one of the Almost Heaven 10, listed an annual budget of $2,500,000 of which 73% went to the shelter and care of animals.

When the Michael Vick dog fighting story broke in the news two years ago, the HSUS immediately put a fund-raising page up asking for funds to help care for Vicks dogs. The fact is the HSUS was never involved in the care of the Vick

dogs in any way and never gave any money for the support and evalua-tion of the dogs. Later, the specific appeal on the HSUS website was changed to a generic anti-dog fight-ing appeal. In addition, there have been allegations for the years since the Hurricane Katrina disaster that the H$U$ raked in millions of dol-lars for disaster relief for the dis-placed and abandoned animals in the hurricane’s strike zone but that very few of those dollars actually went to those animals.

The Katrina question, among other allegations against the HSUS, were recently brought into focus by an

Atlanta television station. On May 14, WSB-TV aired an investigative piece titled, “Where Humane Society Donations Really Go,” which looked into misconceptions in mainstream America about how money donated to the HSUS is used. What the reporter discovered is that when people donate money to the HSUS, most be-lieve that their donation is going to fund animal shelters and help dogs in shelters. A prime example of this would be the Michael Vick dogs’ appeal. What Amanda Rosseter at WSB reported is that the HSUS spends the money it receives on lobbying and does not operate even one single shelter anywhere in the United States. In addition, the report found that to date, the HSUS still has not completely accounted for most of the 30 million dollars it raised after Hurricane Katrina.

The report caused quite a stir among groups under attack by the HSUS including the dog fancy. Links to the news piece flew across the internet via YouTube which received count-less views; however, for some unknown reason, the links at the television station and YouTube were quickly removed. The day after the piece aired, the HSUS issued a pithy rebut-tal to the points made in the news story including a reference to the Center for Consumer Freedom, one source of informa-tion for the story, and to which the HSUS refers as “widely discredited.”

However, caveats to the HSUS rebuttal from minions do ex-ist. The following quote was posted on a blog in response to general accolades for the WSB news story: “…Regarding the accusation that we don’t fund animal shelters, the flawed assumption behind the WSB-TV story was that the only valid use of donations for animal protec-tion work is local sheltering. This reflects a woefully naïve understanding of animal protection. The HSUS, which was

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founded specifically to advance animal protection measures on a national level, has never pretended to run animal shel-ters, although we applaud their good work and provide sup-port in terms of an annual training conference, an award-win-ning trade magazine, targeted grants and other programs…”

Which could explain why the Almost Heaven 10 were left holding the bag, financially, while the H$U$ collected praise and recognition for a puppy mill bust and most likely, more money.

Epilogue:To date, one lone link to the WSB-TV news story remains, a jittery and almost unintelligible version, which can be viewed on an Iranian television network.

Perhaps Wayne Pacelle’s beliefs, in his own words, would be a fitting closing comment:“I don’t want to see another dog or cat born.” (from: Blood-ties: Nature, Culture and the Hunt, by Ted Kerasote, 1993, p. 266, 1993)

By Cindy Crawley

PCA Rescue FoundationPlease think about a tax deductible donation to PCA Rescue before the end of the calendar year. One hundred percent of your donation goes to support the efforts of volunteers all over the United States to rescue Poodles from abandonment and find them permanent safe, loving homes. Clip and return this coupon to the address below. You will receive an acknowledgement of your donation by mail and in the 2009 PCA catalog.

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William Penn Poodle Club Specialty October 4, 2009 Breed Judge-Daniel Augustus

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We will be having on Saturday Veterans, Stud Dog, and Brood Bitch classes The premium list will be online starting Septem-ber 7th. There will be no premiums sent out in the mail. Exhibitors and people attending are advised to check the AKC National Championship website for updates.

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PCA Rescue FoundationPlease think about a tax deductible donation to PCA Rescue before the end of the calendar year. One hundred percent of your donation goes to support the efforts of volunteers all over the United States to rescue Poodles from abandonment and find them permanent safe, loving homes. Clip and return this coupon to the address below. You will receive an acknowledgement of your donation by mail and in the 2009 PCA catalog.

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Poodles in America

We are planning to extend Volume XI to a 5 year volume and will accept more ads if you wish to advertise.

Exact publish date is not known, but will be this fall. New ad deadline will be August 15.

The PIA committee thanks you for your patience and understand-ing.

$275/per page and $10 for a dog who has become a Top Producer since Volume 10 stats.

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P.C.A. Foundation News

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Submitted byTom Carneal

I am pleased to forward to you the most recent research sum-mary for grant 762 which your organization has co-spon-sored.

The progress report has been reviewed and approved. The information provided to you is not confidential and may be shared with members of your club. If you have any ques-tions regarding the progress of this research please feel free to contact me by phoning toll free at 888-682-9696 or email-ing [email protected].

CHF extends our thanks and appreciation to you and your club members for your support of canine health.

Kind Regards,

Christine Haakenson, PhDDirector of ResearchAKC Canine Health Foundation

PLANS FOR 2010 PCA SEMINAR AND HEALTH TESTING

We are happy to report that Dr. Ronald D. Schultz has ac-cepted our invitation to join us for the 2010 PCA Foun-dation Seminar next April and will speak about “What Everyone Needs to Know About Canine Vaccines and Vac-cination Programs.” Widely recognized for his expertise and research in immunology and vaccinology, Dr. Schultz is Professor and Chair of Pathobiological Sciences at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also well known as an excellent speaker! In addition to Dr. Schultz’s presentation, the seminar will include updates about progress in Foundation-supported studies on poodle health problems. During PCA week, we plan to offer all of the health testing that was available in 2009 and hope to add a CERF clinic. Watch for details in upcoming issues of Poodle Papers.

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The Poodle Club of America Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity dedicated to research and education projects benefitting Poodles. Since its inception in 1989, PCAF’s generous donors have funded research resulting in DNA tests for inherited conditions, supported Poodle health screenings and underwritten PCAF’s free annual seminar at the Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty Show. Your donation to PCAF will help us continue this important work for Poodles and will be acknowledged by mail and in PCA’s next National Specialty Show catalog. (If you would rather remain anonymous, check here □ and your name will be omitted from the catalog.) Donations to PCAF are tax-deductible as charitable contributions under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and may be tax-deductible in other jurisdictions. Please consult your tax professional for details. (The Foundation’s federal tax identification number is 41-1645173.)

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“All PCA Foundation Seminar videos are now available on DVD. To give you a better idea of the wealth of knowledge and wisdom offered by these seminars, the PCA Foundation will be publishing some program highlights in the Poodle Papers. The Fall issue will feature POODLE TEMPERAMENT, the panel discussion on improving temperament through our breeding programs. Panelists included respected breeders Joan Scott, Pat Deshler and Glenna Carlson, with Del Dahl serving as narrator.”

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1. FROM THE WHELPING BOX TO THE SHOW RING A panel of three breeders discuss their methods in preparing a Poodle puppy for the show ring. Panelists Mrs. Arlene Scardo, Miss Betsey Leedy, and Mrs. Kadelia Hamilton. Panel is moderated by Mrs Debby Cozart. $20.00

4. 1990 DOG JUDGES ASSOC. PRESENTATION ON THE POODLE: An exciting presentation on the Poodle from the judges perspective. Presented by Mr. Frank Sabella and Mr. & Mrs James Clark. $20.00

5. 1990 DR. ELAINE ROBINSON on PINPOINTING OVULATION: This video tape will be exceptionally valuable tool in any serious breeding program. $20.00

6. POODLE TEMPERMENT PANEL: A discussion on improving Poodle temperament. Panelists include John Fowler, Mrs. Joan Scott, Mrs. Pat Deshler, Mrs. Glena Carlson. Narrated by Del Dahl $20.00

8. THE POODLE POSITIVE: A Judge’s Workshop with Mr. & Mrs. James Clark. You do not have to be a judge or aspire to be one to gain a lot from this tape. $20.00

10. PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY:Dr. Gustavo Aquirre discussed PRA in Poodles $20.00

12. BREEDING A GREAT POODLE (TWO TAPES)Dr. George Padgett speaks on Poodle traits; comparing inbreeding to out crossing and line breeding; risk factors in pick-ing up faults; calculating good and bad genes; helping each other with our breed. $35.00

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14. ASPECTS OF REPRODUCTION: Dr. Edward Feldman discusses reproduction and the Poodle $15.00

16. HEREDITARY DISEASES IN POODLES : Dr. Fran Smith speaks on hereditary diseases in all Varieties. A breed-ers guide to genetic diseases. $15.00

17. ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS IN POODLES: Dr. E.A. Corley, discusses orthopedic problems in hips,stifles and el-bows as they relate to all varieties of Poodles. $15.00

21. CANINE MALE REPRODUCTION: Dr. Autumn Davidson discusses reproduction semen collection and managing the high risk delivery. $15.00

22.SUCCESSFULLY BREEDING THE INFERTILE BITCHDr. E. Robinson discusses breeding the infertile bitch. $15.00

24. 1998 SEMINAR -- GENETIC DISEASE ANALYSISJerold Bell discusses genetic disease analysis. $15.00

27. 2001 “ BREEDING STRATEGIES”Dr. John Armstrong and Dr. George Padgett discuss “Type” casting, establishing a line, role of DNA mapping in making breeding decisions. $20.00

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28. 2002 PCAF SEMINAR -- WHICH PUPPY TO KEEPMrs. Pat Hastings leads us in an interactive seminar in solving the puzzle of “Which Puppy to Keep” $20.00

29. 2002-UPDATE ON SKIN & COAT OF THE POODLEDr. Robert Dunsten, Texas A & M, Presents a prelude to a new study of Sebaceous Andenitis in Poodles $20.00

30. 2003 PCAF SEM. “RAISING THE SHOW PUPPY”Mrs James Edward Clark leads a panel of prominent Poodle Breeders who express their views on “The Successful Raising of a Show Puppy” $20.00

31. 2004 “ GENETICS FOR POODLE BREEDERS” Dr.Jerold Bell discusses how breeders should use the advances in dog genome research in making breeding decisions. $20.00

32. 2005 “ANNE CLARK on POODLE PEDIGREES”Mrs. Edward Clark discusses various aspects of Poodles and their pedigrees. $22.00

33. 2006 “POODLE DISEASE UPDATES” Dr. Thomas Graves discusses the research, testing, treatment & management of key genetic diseases. $22.00

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NANCY KING GOODLOEMarch 1, 1932 – May 9, 2009

It is with great sadness that we share with PCA members that our mom passed away May 9, 2009. She was a long time member of the PCA, insisting till the end her membership be renewed for 2009 even though she was quite ill.

Mom’s history with PCA began while she was living in Al-buquerque in the early sixties when she acquired her first standard poodle, meant to be a guard dog, from the Carillon Kennels. The dog was named Pierre La Douce and matured to be a large (26 inch) black bundle of energy that definitely required obedience training. Mom and Pierre won their first trial when the alleged favorite, a Chow named Lucho, sat in front of the judge on his recall.

The family moved to Houston in 1966 and Pierre entered conformation shows with moderate success with our dad Jim Goodloe stepping in as owner handler. Pierre was eventual-ly turned over to professional handlers Jimmy Andrews, and Mr. Showbiz Frank Sabella who quickly won the necessary majors. Pierre became a champion and Mom established Coronado Kennels.

Coronado Champions:CH . Coronado’s Pierre La DouceCH. Coronado’s Beau RegardCH. Coronado’s Cerulean NeroCH. Brendahl Electra of CoronadoCH Sunnylands Dudley Do RightCH. Coronado ‘s Alexander The GreatCH. Jac Sazraques of CoronadoCH. Coronado’s Queen IsabellaCH. Coronado’s Victor of Tewa Acres

Note: Alexander, their first white puppy from a black breeding, finished from the 9-12 month class owner handled winning back to back majors in Dallas/Fort Worth.

The family spent 18 months in California, and finally settled in Phoenix Arizona in 1974. Mom was active in The Valley of the Sun Poodle Club activities and she served a term as president.

Mom always loved the poem “The Rainbow Bridge” and we know she is so happy to be surrounded by the standard poo-dles she loved so much on earth Pierre, Dixie, Nero, Electra, Alex, Isabella, Victor, and Abby.

P.S. There are also two Siamese Cats… Obie, and Winston loving this reunion too!

Sumitted by: Susie Goodloe Crouch and James C. Goodloe

Evelyn W. LambSunnyside Toy Poodles

Evelyn W. Lamb passed away on May 23, 2009 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Evelyn was a dedicated breeder and exhibitor of Champion Toy Poodles. She dedicated her adult life to the dog fancy and to promot-ing the pure bred dog. Evelyn was an active and lifetime member of the Raleigh Kennel Club and Poodle Club of America. She held many offices during this time including assistant show chairman for the Tarheel Cluster.

Evelyn fought a valiant battle against her illness…never complaining about her plight. She will be remembered with fondness. The dog fancy has lost a great lady and friend.

Submitted by: Pat BabuinRaleigh Kennel ClubPresident

Mindy (Melinda) Pedery Zorcon Poodles

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5/31/1942 - 5/25/2009 Quinnipiac Poodle Club and all Poodles and Poodle People lost a warm and generous friend in May. Janet grew up loving animals. As a teenager she and her brother were given a black and white cocker spaniel, who soon became Janet’s dog. She had several other canine com-panions over the years, but decided on a Standard Poodle as her first “chosen” pure-bred dog. Beau was soon joined by Bart and the two led her into train-ing – what mischief one didn’t think of, the other did. There follow many more Poodles – chosen or rescued – all happy members of her family. She became very involved in both Obedience and Agility. She, Beau and Bart loved Agility, although the dogs seldom ran the course exactly as planned by the judge. Janet was a Board member and very active in Contact Agility Club for many years, always working as the Chief Scorer during tri-als. Janet and the Poodles were also deeply involved in Port Chester Obedience Training Club where Janet was at various times a Board member, Trophy Chairwoman, editor of Sit ‘N Stay (the Club newsletter), and Chairwoman of the White Plains Weekends obedience matches. The Club honored her service by naming her the AKC Member of the Year as soon as that award was available to clubs. Janet also joined the Meadowbrook Cocker Spaniel Club and was always there to support her friend Jackie Pariseault with her cockers. She gave endlessly of her time and energy to Poodle Rescue of CT, always ready to pick up a Poodle in need, foster and rehabilitate a neglected puppy or dog of any size or color and find good homes for many. Those rescues with special needs she kept with her, caring for them in ways that few pet homes could manage. Poodles were her passion. Janet was always there when anyone needed her. She helped wherever needed without question and with great warmth. She is greatly missed Donations in her name can be sent to PCA Poodle Rescue or Daryl Masone, Quinnipiac Poodle Club Rescue SubmittedbyAnnMandlebaum

Sandra M. (Sandy) Malicote 2/18/1939 - 8/1/2009

June 1980 - A beautiful black Standard Poodle, a friend stop-ping on his way to PCA and a telephone call, all on a day that I remember well. The dog, Ch. Bar J Macho Brand of Kirsch, the friend, Bobby Peebles, the phone call was to Macho’s owner, Sandy Malicote. Little did I know that a lifetime friendship would develop from that day. Sandy bred and showed Standards under the Kirsch prefix. Many may remember Macho (BOB PCA 1981), his nephew, Ch. Kirsch’s Rodeo of Halo (Quaker Oats Award winner & top-winning black Standard male), his littermate Ch. Kirsch’s Flash Gordon (BOW PCA / AKC Centennial 1984) and their dam, BISS Ch Kirsch’s Delphi Moonstone TP( in one lit-ter) as well as other notable Kirsch dogs. These were all meaningful dogs to Sandy, but the one that brought her the most comfort and companionship through her illness as only a Poodle can was Bart, a black Standard rescue.

August 1, 2009 - It is with a sad heart I report the passing of a close friend today who touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. I miss her smile, kindness, ability to speak intelligently on any number of subjects and cheerful outlook on life, but most of all I just miss Sandy. Sandy was a member of Houston Kennel Club, Bluebonnet Poodle Club and was PCA Rescue Chair for several years. Memorial do-nations may be made to Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, 966 Echo Hill Road, Medina, Texas 78055.

SubmittedbyKadeliaHamilton

“ Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how ot do it, and Virtue is doing it. ”

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Regional News

Southern California Regional ScheduleDec 4th – 7th - Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, CA

4 days of supported entries - cash prizes – one location

Dec 4th –Indoor Obedience (2 trials - Kent Delaney/Anna Lorenz)Judges: Helen Lee James & Scott Wolfe (Shoreline DFA, Inc.)

Kent Delaney & Bill Cunningham (Malibu KC)

Dec 9th – 13th PCA Regional – LB Convention Center – LB, CA

Dec 9th – Kc of Beverly Hills – Lee Canalizo

Dec 10th – Los Encinos KC – Sue Ellen Rempel

Dec 11th - Long Beach KC – Lydia Coleman Hutchinson

Dec 12th – POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA REGIONAL Toys – John Shoemaker M/S – Frank Sabella Toy Group – William Taylor N/S Group – Michele Billings Toy BBE – Sharon Krogh N/S Group BBE – John Cole Best BBE in Show – Helen Lee James Best in Show – Robert Moore

Agility – Randy Reed, Sionag Black, Kylie Bourke, Marco MauwenObedience – Victoria Brown,Charles, Bush, Christopher Cornell, Cathy Dutra, Michael Piefer, & H. Edward Whitney

Contact info: Mary Olund, Regional Show Chair [email protected]

POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA REGIONAL

POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA REGIONAL

The Poodle Club of America will be holding their Regional Specialty this year in conjunction with the American Ken-nel Club/Eucanuba National Championship - 2009. It will be held at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach California. The dates are December 12th and 13th, 2009. This promises to be an exciting set of shows. Leading up to the Regional (Eucanuba National Champion-ship) the Poodle Club of America will be providing a sup-ported entry at Beverly Hills Kennel Club on December

9th, Los Encinos Kennel Club on December 10th, and Long Beach Kennel Club on December 11th, all held at the Long Beach Convention Center. These events will offer all class-es (Puppy 6-9, Puppy 9-12, Junior 12-18, Amateur-Owner, Bred-By-Exhibitor, American Bred, Open and Best of Vari-ety). Dogs entered at the AKC/Eucanuba National Champi-onship who are Breeder/Owner/Handled will also be eligible for the coveted Best Bred-by Exhibitor Award. For those of you planning on making this trip, don’t forget that there are shows the week before which usually draw majors: Shoreline Dog Fanciers on December 4th and 5th; followed by Malibu Kennel Club on December 6th and 7th. These shows are also at the same location in Costa Mesa. Please remember that putting a Regional together takes lots of planning and manpower,so those of you who wish to help be a part of this endeavor

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please contact Mary Olund. She is the Show Chairman of this Regional. Her e mail is [email protected] . Mary has already been busy working with the AKC to help make this another memorable Regional. If she does not know the answer to your questions, she will find them for you.Our judges for Conformation are own members, Mr. John R. Shoemaker doing Toys, and Mr. Frank T. Sabella doing Miniatures and Standards. The host hotel for PCA is brand new and just opened at the end of July. It is the Avia Hotel-Long Beach, 285 Bay Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 (it is located across the street from the Convention Center). The phone is 562-436-1047, and the web address is http://www.aviahotels.com/hotels/long-beach/. This is a four star hotel that does not normally al-low dogs but is making an exception for the AKC/Eucanuba event. Our rate for this event is $159 plus tax and incidental charges. There will be a one time $75, non-refundable deep cleaning fee charged upon check-in for all rooms housing a pet. Rooms may be inspected daily and any damage to the room will be reported to the Director of Sales, discussed with the guest, and handled on a case by case basis. The cut off date for reservations is Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Reservations should be made by individual attend-ees directly with the Avia. A credit card number of 1 night advance deposit will be required to secure a room out of this block. Credit cards will be charged for one night room and tax at time of reservation.Any credit card or check deposit will be refunded if notice is received by 6 p.m. Pacific time, Tuesday, December 1, 2009, and a cancellation number is obtained. If notice is not received by 6 p.m. Pacific time, Tuesday December1, 2009 the guest will be responsible for one nights room and tax. In the past the AKC/Eucanuba National Championship has been by invitation. But this year, in celebration of the 125th year of the American Kennel Club, entries will be an open entry. For those of you who show your own dogs there will continue to be a spotlight on the Bred-By-Exhibitor compe-tition. Not only will there be regular groups but also Bred-By-Exhibitor Groups, with prize money in both. For those of you who remember and went to the Centennial, the Amer-ican Kennel Club has designed one time only Medallions for prizes in the varieties, just as they did in Philadelphia. (I still treasure mine.) In addition in celebration of the Ameri-can Kennel Club’s 125th Anniversary, every exhibitor will receive a Commemorative Participation Medallion. Also, any dog finishing their AKC Championship at the AKC/Eu-canuba National Championship will receive a special rosette acknowledging this accomplishment. Plus, The Poodle Club of America has been given permission to also use our own

medallions. With all of Mary’s other duties she will also obtain trophies for the supported entries. As an AKC Parent Club, we will be actively participating in one of the signature events that takes place over the week-end: the Meet the Breeds segment of the AKC/Eucanuba National Championship. We will be on hand to meet and greet the public and educate them about the special char-acteristics of our wonderful Poodle. This year we have a theme along with our education. I am looking for poodles and their owners to help me man the booth. There will be admission tickets and a free lunch for those who participate. If you are interested in working please contact me. So make sure you mark your calendars and start making your plans to join the American Kennel Club, Eucanuba, and the Poodle Club of America this December, for what promises to be an exciting and unique experience. Entries for these events will open early September and will be available at www.akc.org, www.onofriodogshows.com and www.eucanuba.com If international exhibitors need assistance with entries or AKC registration, please contact Michael Canalizo at 212-696-8213 or [email protected]. Mary Ellen [email protected]

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Ads for 2009 AKC/Eukanuba Championship CatalogDEADLINE:ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BYOC-TOBER 16, 2009 TO ENSURE INCLUSION IN CATALOG http://www.akc.org/pdfs/national_championship/2009/2009AKCEuk_Show-Catg09_ad_form.pdf

Please send this order form to: Venus Rodriguez, Advertising Administrator, AKC • 260 Madison Avenue • New York, NY 10016 • 212-696-8260 • [email protected] 2009AKC/EukanubaNationalChampionshipShow-Catalog Club, Individual and Congratulatory Advertisement Order FormCost: $120 perpage no photo $140 per page with 1 photo $800 per page full color 1 photo

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A.K.C. Delegates CornerAmerican Kennel Club News ArticleAmerican Kennel Club and Cat Fanciers’ Association Launch Website Devoted to World’s Largest Showcase of Dog & Cat Breeds

Date of Article: June 29, 2009

– Tickets Now On Sale at www.meetthebreeds.com –

Calling all dog and cat lovers, the world’s largest registries of purebred dogs and cats – the American Kennel Club® (AKC) and the Cat Fanciers’ Association® (CFA) – have launched www.meetthebreeds.com, a new website dedi-cated to the first stand-alone event of the same name which will showcase over 200 dog and cat breeds. Sponsored by PetPartners, Inc. a leading pet healthcare provider, Meet the Breeds will be held October 17 & 18, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

The site includes event information, a special advance ticket offer and a list of vendors who will be selling unique dog and cat products. Enhancements soon to be added include interactive features such as downloadable breed banners that will allow dog and cat lovers to declare allegiance to their fa-vorite breed on their social networking pages, a blog hosted by AOL’s Paw Nation, a “name that breed” game provided by ZooToo.com and profiles of every dog and cat breed.

Tickets purchased at www.meetthebreeds.com are $10 for adults, $6 for children under 12. The event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18. Each ticket allows admittance for one day. Preview the event on YouTube.

“This is truly an exciting event,” says CFA President Pam DelaBar. “For the first time, pedigreed cat and dog lovers will be available to answer your questions on the various breeds, their unique characteristics and how one may just be the perfect pet for your home. Or if you just want informa-tion on cats and dogs in general, you will find your answers here.”

“If you’re crazy for cats or passionate about pooches this is an event you cannot miss,” says AKC spokesperson Gina DiNardo. “It’s an opportunity to get up close with dogs and cats, be entertained by amazing demonstrations, learn from experts and shop for some unique items. It’s a really fun and affordable way to spend time with friends and family too.”

From the Afghan Hound to the Turkish Angora, the Meet the

Breeds event will showcase 160 AKC registered dog breeds and 41 CFA registered cat breeds in booths individually decorated to depict each breed’s country of origin, historical purpose/function, and attributes as a family pet. The fam-ily-friendly event is an opportunity for potential pet own-ers to interact with responsible breeders and play with dogs, cats, puppies and kittens while educating themselves about responsible pet ownership and how to choose the right pet for them.

The event will include a number of demonstrations includ-ing Agility – where families can watch dogs and cats race against the clock over an obstacle course that includes ramps, jumps, weave poles and tunnels; law enforcement K-9s; pet first aid; an introduction to cat shows; AKC Canine Good Citizen®; dog and cat grooming and more.

From the AKC website

American Kennel Club News ArticleAKC Forms Canine Health & Welfare Advisory Panel

Date of Article: July 17, 2009

New York, NY- The American Kennel Club® is pleased to announce the formation of the AKC Canine Health & Wel-fare Advisory Panel, extending and enhancing AKC’s long-standing focus on the health and welfare of dogs. The panel’s goal will be to provide factual and impartial information by creating a forum for proactive discourse based on scientific and ethical concerns. The AKC hopes to strengthen opportu-nities for the public to admire, love and own purebred dogs and to foster greater public education about health concerns relevant to all dogs.

Members of the Panel are:

Sandra Barker, PhD, NCC, LPC, Director of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, Virginia Commonweath Uni-versityJerold Bell, DVM, Clinical Associate Professor of Genet-ics, Dept. of Clinical Sciences, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary MedicineEdmund Dziuk, COO, Orthopedic Foundation For Animals, Columbia, MOJohn Hamil, DVM, Canyon Animal Hospital, Laguna Beach, CAJoan Hendricks, VMD, PhD, The Gilbert S. Kahn Dean, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

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Linda Lord, DVM, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Depart-ment of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Ohio State Univer-sityColleen O’Keefe, DVM, MS, Division Manager, Food Safe-ty & Animal Protection, Illinois Department of AgriculturePatricia Olson, DVM, PhD, President & CEO, Morris Ani-mal FoundationElaine Ostrander, PhD, Chief & Senior Investigator, Nation-al Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health (Pending)Frances Smith, DVM, PhD, Chair and President, Board of Directors, Orthopedic Foundation For Animals, Columbia, MO; Smith Veterinary Hospital, Inc., Burnsville, MNAlso joining the panel will be AKC Board Members Patricia H. Haines, DVM, and Alan Kalter. AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprung will participate as an ex officio member.

“This impressive group offers a wide range of credentials and knowledge that will be a tremendous resource regarding information on canine health issues that affect all dogs,” said Ron Menaker, AKC Chairman. “Americans are more pas-sionate about pets than ever before. The combined expertise and collective dedication to animal welfare that this panel represents will engage the public on the topic of responsible dog breeding and provide balanced information from impar-tial sources.”

For more information about canine health visit www.akc-doghealth.com.

AKC’S Mixed Breed Program For some of you this will be old information but I have re-ceived various requests for information about the project. The program, which includes a Listing Service and Compe-tition Eligibility, is a result of many years worth of research according to the AKC. So here goes. Effective October 1st, 2009, mixed breed dog owners can list their dogs with the AKC’s new mixed breed program. (not a registry) Dogs in the program will be issued an ID number.Dogs must be spayed or neutered.The fee for the program will be $35.In Phase I, listed dogs will receive: a. A certificate of participation b A competition card, with their identification number. This number allows mixed breeds to compete in AKC Agility, Rally, and Obedience events c Access to a community of dog lovers interested in sup-porting all things canine, including The AKC Humane Fund.

d Affiliation with an organization that: i Actively supports the right to own and breed dogs responsibly by fighting anti-ownership legislation at the local, state, and federal level ii Donates millions to canine health research, making dogs healthier in the long run iii Proactively responds to disasters like 9-11 and Hur-ricane Katrina The Listing Service will be enhanced in Phase II. In Phase II, effective July1, 2010, participating dogs will also receive: Discounted enrollment in the AKC CAR Lost & Found ser-vice, including a collar tag An AKC Supporter window decalFree CGC certificate for dogs that pass a CGC testCopy of The New Puppy Handbook and/or sample of Fam-ily Dog magazineFree initial veterinary visitTrial offer of pet health insuranceDiscount coupons to an online dog store The Listing Service will be enhanced again in Phase III, al-lowing owners of mixed breed dogs to have access to inter-active website with fun features such as forums, picture con-tests, dog care video downloads, information on pet-friendly businesses, advice from experts, etc. The effective date for the new website will be determined in the future, based on the needs of those enrolled. Competition in Companion EventsEffective April 1st, 2010, the competition parameters gov-erning mixed breed participation in AKC Agility, Rally, and Obedience events: AKC clubs will have the option to hold a class for Agility, Obedience, or Rally events. Those clubs electing to hold mixed breed classes will offer the same classes for mixed breed dogs and purebred dogs.Mixed Breed classes can ony be held at standalone AKC Agility, Obedience, and Rally Events. The class could not be offered at All Breed shows, Group Shows, or independent specialties, even if Agility, Obedience, or Rally events are being held.Mixed breed dogs will compete in separate class divisions from AKC purebred dogs.Allows event-giving club to decide if group exercises in Obedience, specifically long sits and downs, should be com-bined to save time or should be completed separately. The club is not required to hold classes in separate rings under separate judges. Placements and titles will be scored and

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awarded separately.Mixed breed dogs will earn different titles from purebred dogs Dogs competing in the class will be eligible to earn simi-lar (but separate) titles as purebred, including MACH-M OTCH-M, and RAE-M.Dogs competing in classes will not be eligible for National Championships of Invitational events.In a strategic planning survey in January 2005, 65% of the responding Delegates either supported mixed breeds in AKC competition or had no opinion on the issue.In a telephone survey of 84 all-breed, training, and specialty clubs that hold agility and obedience trials, 78% support-ed AKC clubs having the option to offer classes for mixed breeds at their trials.IN A Fancier Survey completed by 21,017 exhibitors, Del-egates, club members, club officers, and dog owners in Feb-ruary 2007, 70% of respondents agreed AKC clubs should have the option to offer classes for mixed breeds at Com-panion events. Sixty-seven percent of exhibitors, 65% of Delegates, 65% of club members, and 60% of club officers agreed. This was resent to me by the AKC to ensure that both the announcement and program overview would be shared with my club members. There are many of us in PCA who have great concerns with this program, and how it will effect us as poodle breeders, who are constantly fighting the designer breeds. Lets hope this does not make the issue more dif-ficult. Please contact [email protected] if you have any ques-tions regarding this new program. Mary Ellen FishlerAKC DelegatePoodle Club of America

DELEGATE’S REPORT This meeting was held on June 7, 8, & 9, 2009, in Raleigh, North Carolina. I bring this up because it is also where the headquarters of the American Kennel Club resides, which provided the Delegates who wished a tour of the new facil-ity. On Sunday, June 7th, there were two educational sessions presented by the AKC staff.The first session was on, “Assisting Clubs Into the Future of Obedience: Curt Curtis, AKC’s AVP of Companion Events led a discussion on AKC Obedience and its future. Top-ics included the recent and pending regulation changes, the new optional classes, new Wild Card classes, and the new format for holding events. Obedience needs the assistance of the entire AKC family, those within and outside of the sport; and the hope of this seminar was that the ideas and interaction shared would assist clubs in moving forward in the promotion of obedience. The second session was on, “Canine Legislation”. The Government Relations Department presented the basics of lobbying and working with government officials to make a positive impact on dog law. They explored scenarios that individuals can expect to encounter when contacting gov-ernment officials and a primer on what works when lobby-ing, and what doesn’t. I brought home a handout that is very informative and will send it to Helen Lee so she can put it on the [email protected] list. Those of you in-terested in being aggressive about canine legislation please check it out. On Monday, June 8th, added to the usual committee meet-ings was an optional tour of the new AKC facility. The tour took about an hour and was amazing. The building is beautiful and is filled with wonderful art work (I could have just spent the day going from room to room). This building is so well planned and operated. It truly has brought the AKC into the 21st century. We, as a part of this AKC fam-ily can be proud of how green and protected this building is designed. The afternoon was spent in the Parent Club Committee meeting, Delegates General Caucus, and the Crop and Dock meeting. There was a report from the Canine Health Foun-dation. It was projected that any loss would be recovered by the end of this year. Originally this foundation was set up for clubs without their own foundation. There was a lot of conversation about regulations pertaining to these funds. But one of the things I found interesting was that even if a club has their own foundation, we can take advantage of the experts who they use to review projects.

“ Our lives are like a candle in the

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There was a presentation made on the AKC/Eucanuba Na-tional Championship. There are 125 breeds - one for each year of AKC’s history, holding specialties or supported en-tries at this event. They discussed the participation medal-lion each exhibitor will receive. At this time I asked if PCA could also give their medallions at our Regional. I explained that our medallions are coveted by our exhibitors and it would mean a lot if we could add them. AKC wanted clubs to give cash prizes only. (By the way Mary Olund has been notified we were granted the thumbs up.) A report was given on the “Meet the Breeds” to be held in New York City on October 17th and 18th, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Center. Each participating club will receive a $300 stipend for expenses, 8 admission tickets, and free lunches for booth workers. It will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There will be parades throughout the day displaying all the different breeds present. Those of you who live in the area and wish to take part in PCA’s endeavor please contact me as soon as possible. The Realignment Committee informed the meeting that dur-ing the General Caucus there would be a panel presenta-tion with questions and answers, -“Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask”. There were various other discussions pertaining to Crop and Dock (how many clubs have not responded to the AVMA); how many clubs have not yet provided the committee with copies of their membership application, code of ethics, and constitutions. ( ours have been in for awhile); and then about next years Parent Club Conference, (still very in the planning stages. They have not even decided where to hold it yet.) During new business it was brought to the attention of the committee a request to investigate the possibility of revisiting the issue of dogs traveling on trains. In 1976 railroads announced they would no longer let pets travel on trains. It was decided that the Parent Club Com-mittee would try to get the AKC board to initiate a lobby for the train system to revisit this issue. This could be a “good thing” for dogs and the train systems, especially with the current trend with the airlines, and the potential busi-ness because of 2011 AKC/Eucanuba National Champion-ship in Orlando, Florida. Then there was a presentation on the Registration Pledge Challenge and the AKC mentoring Program. After the General Caucus’s realignment discussion I went on to the Crop and Dock Meeting. Again, not a satisfying experience. The one good thing was the state of Utah’s Vet-erinary Medical Assn. stand on the AVMA’s policy. They submitted a resolution to revise the policy.

A major reason for the resolution was to defend veterinarians willing to perform such procedures who might otherwise be ostracized by the profession for going against AVMA policy. In its argument in favor of the resolution, the Utah VMA said the AVMA should be wary of restricting pet owners’ rights because it supports the concept of pet ownership. Unfor-tunately, since this meeting the AVMA house rejected the policy change on ear cropping and tail docking at their semi-annual session, held in Seattle, Wash., before the AVMA’s annual convention. Tuesday, June 9th was actually the official Delegate Meeting. After the initial order of business,which included giving the first AKC Companion AnimalRecovery Diane Albers Me-morial Disaster Relief Award to Deb Hoff, Secretary of the Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club for efforts during the recent floods in Fargo, North Dakota; the main focus was on the use of the AKC’s various on line opportunities for Delegates and breeders, and the new registration initiative: the AKC Registration Pledge Challenge for AKC member clubs. In an on going effort to increase AKC registrations and re-main a viable leadership among the fancy, the pilot program known as the AKC Registration Pledge Challenge was intro-duced. Because Member Clubs include many of our most involved, best informed, and most influential fanciers; they have asked every member of every Member Club to take a pledge: “As a responsible owner of purebred dogs, I pledge: I will encourage, assist and follow up with my puppy buyers to ensure that 100% of the puppies I produce are AKC regis-tered.” (this is how the project appears in the gazette) “It’s simple, its direct, and its achievable. We hope that your club members will embrace the Pledge and rally to this call to action. Because dog people enjoy competition, we’ve added a contest. In Round 1 Member Clubs with the highest percentage of members who sign the Pledge will be honored at the December Delegate Meeting. In Round 2, Member Clubs with the highest percentage of dog registrations ei-ther full or limited, from among litters born June 1 through December 31 will be honored and warded $1000 at the June 2010 Delegate Meeting……” “Please remember, the contest is the fun part. The focus of this pilot program is education and outreach, and to keep this goal top of mind: to get every eligible puppy AKC reg-istered.”

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The contest includes four competition categories. Awards will be available to large Parent Clubs, small Parent Clubs, large Member Clubs other than Parent Clubs and small Member Clubs other than Parent Clubs. E mails were sent to presidents, vice residents, corresponding secretaries and delegates of Member clubs with a web link to go online and accept the Registration Pledge Challenge on behalf of each Member Club. It has not been discussed yet with the board and to the best of my knowledge no decision has been made whether we will participate. Originally sign up was by Au-gust 1st but has been extended to September. I would love to get your input as the membership whether you would be interested in participating in this project. The AKC wants everyone to take the pledge, not just those actively breeding, but everyone because “we are the dog people in our com-munities. We need everyone to carry forward a message about the importance of AKC registration and responsible dog ownership”. Please e mail or call with your opinions. Mary Ellen [email protected]

A Bit of Information I would like to share some information with the membership that was presented at the Parent Club Committee Meeting at the last Delegates meeting in June. It was sent in a letter from the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc., and prepared by Mrs. Tish Wallker, their Vice-President; and Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, their Delegate. This letter was written because they were asking the committee to put some effort into the fundamental problems of declining registrations and the implication it will have on parent club memberships and entries. There were many breeds included in this letter but I have extracted only the information pertaining to poodles. Working and the Non-Sporting breeds have fallen more drastically than the other groups,Both are down 52% since 1996.Toy breeds, after rising 16% from 1995 to 1998, have de-clined 30% since their peak in 1998Registration Statistics - 1997-2008 went from 1,528,392 to 716,195Litter Registration Statistics - 1997-2008 went from 564,165 to 352,136 POODLESDog Registrations - Poodles1996 - 56,803, 2007 - 26,369 (difference 30,434) leaving a percentage change over 1996 of -54% ( decline as percentage of difference in total registrations 6%) AKC Litter Registrations - Poodle1997-35,266, 2007-17,218 (difference 18,048) leaving per-centage change -51% (decline as percentage of difference 11%) Because of the declines reported by the AKC, the negative impact on the AKC can be seen in many areas. The con-cerns presented by the general decline in membership at the club level, along with a decline in entries at events, and the potential loss of influence on anti dog legislation due to these declines, has been the catalyst for new programs. An in-creased effort in mentoring on all levels. (i.e. puppy buyer, new people to the sport, judges education), and the current initiative behind the Registration Pledge Challenge are two attempts in an effort to combat these problems. It is our responsibility as Poodle breeders to protect our love for this breed, and its future by participating in these programs. Mary Ellen Fishler

OFAThe OFA now offers DNA based disease testing through an exclusive license arrangement with the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medi-cine. News - Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures - test avail-able for Standard Poodles

For more information on News, please visit the University of Missouri website(http://www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/ataxia/Atx-main.htm)

DM – Degenerative Myelopathy – The DM test is avail-able for any breed, and is specifically recommended for Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Box-ers, Standard Poodles, German Shepherds, Cardigan Welsh Corgis, and Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

For more information on News, please visit the University of Missouri website(http://www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/DM/ancmntDM.htm)

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