Poodle Papers Winter 2005

The Poodle Papers / Winter Edition

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President’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s MessagePresident’s Message2004-20062004-20062004-20062004-20062004-2006OFFICERS & COMMITTEES

President:Doris Cozart1st Vice Pres.: Michael Wahlig2nd Vice Pres.:Tom Carneal

Corres. Sec.: Helen [email protected]

Record. Sec.: Doris GrantTreasurer: Scott Olund

Variety RepresentativesToy:Jack MacGillivrayMini:Barbara Furbush

Stand.: Dr Samuel Peacock

Publicity: Anne Rogers ClarkAKC Delegate: Barbara Green

Show CommitteeChairperson: Glenna Carlson

Performance Events ObedienceChairperson-Susie Osborn

Performance Events AgilityChairperson-Jan Hopper

WC/WCX Working CertificateChairperson- Mrs. Beverly Cobb

Public Education CoordinatorArlene Scardo

Affiliate Club Council:Tom Carneal

PCA Foundation:Exec. Director Michael Wahlig

Genectic Anomalies Committee:Director Michael Wahlig

PCA Poodle Rescue Central:Kamilla Mazanec513-607-9296

email:[email protected]

Poodles in America:Editor:Betsey Leedy

Breeder Referral:Poodleclubofamerica.org

PCA Home PageLeslie Newing

www.poodleclubofamerica.org

PCA InformationHal Kinne

[email protected]

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

Email: [email protected]

President’s Message

I wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope that you hada Joyous Holiday.

This year should be an exciting one for Poodles. We haveour National and the Regional to make plans for. We havebeen working hard to get the Poodle eligible for RetrieverField Trials and hope to have a Jr. Hunter competition inthe future. In this news letter you will find informationabout them both. Also we are taking our referral programinto the electronic age, which will now be on line and willbe available 24/7.

Our club could not accomplish what it does without ourmany volunteers. Our club is very lucky to have such tal-ented and dedicated people that work so hard for thePoodle!!!!

If you are interested in working on a committee pleasecontact our National Show Chairman, Glenna Carlson,Regional Show Chairman Tom Carneal or our Secretary,Helen Tomb-Taylor.

Remember to have fun with your Poodles!!!

Mrs. Doris Cozart

Doris Cozart, President.


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

* Note this listing comes from Tom Carneal.

2005JANUARY 7:SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDEPOODLE CLUB

BREED: MICHAEL J. DOUGHERTYFEBRUARY 11: POODLE CLUB OF CENTRALINDIANA

BREED:: MRS. INGEBORGE SEMENCHINSWEEPSTAKES: MRS. JOYCE CARELLIJR. SHOWMANSHIP: MRS. INGEBORGE

SEMENCHINOBEDIENCE: MRS. DORIS FROMAN

FEB 19-20:TIDELANDS POODLE CLUBBREED-JOHN SENGER

MARCH 18:BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUBBREED-DR.STEVE KEATINGOBEDIENCE-MRS.LINDA J. BRYAN

APRIL 7:GREATER WICHITA POODLE CLUBBREED: MRS. JOAN P. SCOTT

APRIL 8:POODLE CLUB OF LAS VEGASBREED-MR.TERRY STACY

THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA JUDGE'S FOR OCT 12 ,2005TOYS-SUE RUMPELMIN-BARBARA FURBUSHSTD-PAT HASTINGSI-VARIETY-BETSY LEEDY

HEART OF AMERICA ON THURS-OCT 13-2005TOYS-BARBARA FURBUSHMIN-BETSEY LEEDYSTD. SUE RUMPELI-VARIETY-PAT HASTINGS

FRIDAY OCTOBER 14,2005TOYS -PAT HASTINGSMIN- SUE RUMPELSTD-BETSY LEEDYI-VARIETY-BARBARA FURBUSH

ALL SUBJECT TOAKC APPROVALOBEDIENCE IS WAITING FOR AKC APPROVAL ASWELL AS AGILITY

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Breeder Referral will have aBreeder Referral will have aBreeder Referral will have aBreeder Referral will have aBreeder Referral will have aNew FormatNew FormatNew FormatNew FormatNew FormatAs you are aware, AKC has opened up a Classified ontheir WWW site. Once the dust has settled, many ofour original concerns have been worked out. They listif you are a member of a parent club, if you do genetictesting and provide the required documentation withthe puppy. I know many of you realize that our publicis much more knowledgeable and know what to expectfrom a responsible breeder.

Poodle Club of America is jumping on the "Informa-tion Highway" with our Breeder Referral. We are inthe process of changing our Breeder referral to our website. When clicking on breeder referral, It will first listwhat the prospective puppy buyer should expect fromany responsible breeder listed on this site. This includes,AKC documentation, Genetic Testing Documentation,Pedigree, Bill of Sale and Instruction for care of thenew puppy.

PCA will offer each PCA member a listing. Each af-filiate club will continue to have the breeder referralcontact listed on this service.

You may have on your individual listing any or all ofthe following:

1. "P" Puppies for Sale2. "O" Older dogs for sale or placement3. "I" Information

Each PCA member or Affiliate Club listing can bechanged quarterly. This will coincide with the publica-tion of POODLE PAPERS, This will be the only timeyou can change/cancel/add a listing. For PCA mem-bers to participate in this service you must have at aminimum the following genetic testing on your breed-ing stock:

Toy Poodle1. OPTIGEN Testing Results for progressiveretinal atrophy2. OFA Certification of Hips and Patella's3. Yearly Eye Exam for CERF

cont. on page 3


* Note this listing comes from Tom Carneal

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Greater Wichita Poodle Club, Inc.Thu 07 APR 2005Closing Wed 23 MAR 2005

We have a new/different show secretary:

Patricia Deshler, Show Sec's7520 Oak Tree LaneChichi KS 67067-9010

Phone -316/ 744-0057Fax -316/ 744-0293email [email protected]

Thanks so very much! Pat Deshler

Ona O'FlahertyI met Ona O'Flaherty in 1985 when she purchased Ch.Bevanton Happy Talk" from me.Ona had been showing dogs inCanada and in the USA for manyyears. She had several champions,but wanted to add some newbloodlines to her kennel. "Howie"was out of Ch. Surrey BevantonSweet Talk and by Ch. PenchantPaladin. Ona's handler in Canadawas John Heartz and in the US itwas Kaz Hosaka. She continuedto breed several US and CanadianChampions and perhaps her mostnoted one was Algina's SpecialEdition "Michael" who was byHappy Talk. "Michael" did a lotof winning both here and inCanada. Ona was a wonderfullady and we enjoyed many yearsof friendship all brought about,because of our mutual love for the most wonderful breed"the Poodle". She attended PCA several years as well asPCA Regionals. Some of my fondest memories was whenshe came to Maryland and would visit with my family;and when Sandy Marshall, Mary Lebet, Aileen Tobias andI drove to Nova Scotia and spent several days with her andher husband, Howard and their family of Poodles. Howardshared the love of the breed just as much as Ona and to-gether they would attend shows going in the summers toNew England shows as well in Canada. Ona was very proudof the fact that all of her dogs that finished were Americanand Canadian Champions . She will be missed by many.

Barbara Furbush cont. on page 17

Elizabeth GlickLongtime and Former Twin Cities Poodle

Club member Elizabeth Glick passed away Novem-ber 3rd at the age of 96. Eliza-beth and her famous silver MiniPoodle Ch/OTCH.FannyGlick,TD, were a fixture on thePoodle club scene in Minnesotafor many years through the1980's.

Elizabeth is survived by2 nieces,a great niece,3 greatnephews,and their children.

A memorial from theTwin Cities Poodle Club will besent to the Poodle Club of America Foundation.

Sincerely,Holly Corbett,Sec'y,Twin Cities Poodle Club,Inc.

cont. from page 2

Miniature Poodle :1. OPTIGEN Testing Result for progressiveretinal atrophy2. OFA Certification of Hips

3. Yearly Eye Exam for CERF

Standard Poodle1. OFA Certification of Hips2. Yearly Eye Exam for CERF3. Skin Punch for Sebaceous Adenitisor Thyroid Panel

THIS IS HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE ON THEBREEDER LISTING SERVICE:

1. Between the dates of Jan 15 to Jan 31, send a e-mail to [email protected] with you Name,State, Phone # and E-mail Address and the listingfor variety, puppies, older dogs and/ or information.

2. Subject Line of E-mail: BREEDER REFERRALLISTING REQUEST

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Helen Tomb-TaylorCorresponding Secretary


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Take The Lead provides direct services, support andcare for people in the sport of purebred dogs who suf-fer the devastation of life-threatening or terminal ill-ness.

WATERTOWN, NY -- As Take The Lead completesits tenth year of supporting people in need in the sportof purebred dogs, it has now reached two significantmilestones.

A year ago, Take The Lead reached the million dollarmark in total distributions since it began dispensingfunds in 1994. And now, in its most recent fiscal year(2003-2004), Take The Lead distributed an all-timerecord amount of $207,515 to people all over the coun-try.

“We are glad that Take The Lead can be there for peoplein the sport of purebred dogs and provide some veryreal assistance and comfort in difficult times,” saidChairman Edd E. Bivin.

“The reality is that Take The Lead represents all of thepeople around the country who have donated moneyand helped with fundraising activities that make it pos-sible for us to provide direct services, support and care,”Bivin said. “We are quite proud of this and we thinkthe people in the sport of dogs can share in that pride.”

Take The Lead was established in 1993 and began todistribute financial support shortly thereafter to indi-viduals and families facing the realities of life-threat-ening and often financially devastating illnesses.

In the most recently-completed fiscal year, paymentsfor housing expenses accounted for 44% of the sup-port funds, which included mortgage payments($57,189), real estate taxes ($3,924) and rent ($30,546).Funding for medical expenses, hospital charges andprescriptions totaled $55,097, or 26% of total distribu-tions. Other funding support included utilities($18,772), funerals ($18,137) and auto payments

($6,495). Disbursements for various other expensestotaled $17,353 (see accompanying chart).

Geographically, the distribution of funds reaches allareas of the country. For this most recent fiscal year,more than $65,000 went to clients in the Southeast re-gion, and about $48,000 each to the West and to theEast Central regions (see accompanying chart).

“We are proud that we are covering the entire countrywith our efforts,” said Mr. Bivin. “Exact distributionin any given year always depends on particular cases,of course, but we want to be there for anyone with aneed, no matter where they live, if they fall within ourmission and meet our criteria.”

For further information about Take The Lead, log on towww.takethelead.org or call 1-800-814-1123, or writeto Take the Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601.All inquiries, applications and awards are held in strict-est confidence.

From Stan Hoffman

DOG & CREATION

On the first day of creation, God created thedog.

On the second day, God created man to servethe dog.

On the third day, God created all the animals ofthe earth (especially the horse) to serve aspotential food for the dog.

On the fourth day, God created honest toil sothat man could labor for the good of the dog.

On the fifth day, God created the tennis ball sothat the dog might or might not retrieve it.

On the sixth day, God created veterinaryscience to keep the dog healthy and the manbroke.

On the seventh day, God tried to rest, but Hehad to walk the dog.

“Unknown”


Page 5AKC ONLINE BREEDER CLASSIFIEDS ALLOW

PUBLIC

TO LOCATE PUREBRED PUPPIES

— New Web-Based Service Brings Puppy Buy-

ers and Breeders Together —

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club an-

nounced today the launch of AKC Online Breeder

Classifieds (www.akc.org/classified, ) a new

web-based listing service intended to help people

seeking an AKC-registrable purebred puppy locate

breeders in their area.

Potential puppy buyers may search the database

by breed, state or zip code and then contact the

breeder directly via phone or e-mail for more in-

formation. The listings include the breeders’ con-

tact information and details about the litter (such

as birth date, number of males/females, sire and

dam names, etc).

Before searching the listings, visitors to the site

will be exposed to educational information to help

them make informed decisions about finding the

right breed for their lifestyle, the many responsi-

bilities of being a dog owner and choosing a re-

sponsible breeder. Once the user conducts a

search, a list of questions to ask the breeder is

automatically included when viewing or printing the

results. The user will also be encouraged to start

their search by visiting the web site of the Parent

Club - the national club for each breed and ideal

source of breed information. Parent Club websites

include breeder referral and breed rescue pro-

grams, and in-depth information such as the writ-

ten breed standard.

“AKC Online Breeder Classifieds bring potential

puppy buyers together with breeders of AKC-reg-

istered litters,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC Presi-

dent and CEO. “In addition to locating new litters,

puppy buyers will find important information to help

them make well-informed choices when selecting

a breed and a breeder. The AKC has always been

an invaluable resource for dog owners through-

out the life of their dog – now we can play a more

significant role in bringing dogs and people to-

gether.”

The AKC urges all prospective puppy buyers to

be diligent about selecting their pet and to con-

duct research about the breed and the breeder.

Each AKC Online Breeder Classified listing fea-

tures a “Breeder Profile” where details about the

breeding program of the advertiser, such as mem-

bership in AKC clubs, health screenings routinely

conducted on parents and pups, health guaran-

tees, permanent identification practices and bill of

sale terms, can be indicated.

For more information, puppy buyers and

breeders interested in listing their litters should

visit www.akc.org/classified) or contact AKC

Customer Service at 919-233-9767.

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The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a not-

for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of pure-

bred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry of pure-

bred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs

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

member clubs, educates the general public about respon-

sible dog ownership. More than 15,000 competitions for pure-

bred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including con-

formation, agility, obedience, tracking, herding, lure cours-

ing, hunt tests, and field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC

organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation,

AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of

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

The Officers and Board of thePoodle Club of America wouldlike to thank Richard Lehmanfor the many years of dedicatedservice he has given as Chair-man of the Referral Program.His dedication is greatly appre-ciated. Richard will continue asan advisor to the program. Plushe continues to work as Assis-tant Show Chairman.

Many thanks!!!


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American Kennel ClubLibrary Catalog Now

accessible online

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC)announced today that the catalog of its world-renownedlibrary is now available online at www.akc.org/insideAKC/depts/library.cfm . The online bibliographicresearch tool, named "Caius," (pronounced KEYS) willhelp researchers identify information sources on vari-ous subjects associated with dogs – from the develop-ment of dog shows to the canine’s ever-expanding roleas a household companion. The online catalog is namedfor Johannes Caius, the author of the first book to clas-sify and describe all the known dog breeds and the tasksfor which they were bred.

Caius allows users to browse thousands of the library'sbibliographic offerings by keyword, phrase, author, title,subject and format. Search results appear in alphabeti-cal order beginning with the nearest field matching thequery. Caius also allows a more streamlined search;for example, a search for "dogs and field trials" or "dogsand agility" will bring up titles specific to these sub-jects.

"A growing number of fanciers, scholars and seriousresearchers are traveling from around the world to uti-lize our extensive collection," said AKC Librarian &Archivist, Barbara Kolk. "While visiting the library,individuals spend a great deal of time searching thethousands of catalog records for pertinent materials.Now, by going online to research much of the collec-tion before visiting the library, the process will becomemuch more efficient and we can share the library's ex-traordinary resources with dog enthusiasts from allaround the world."

Initially, Caius will feature bibliographic reference in-formation for bound periodicals, newspapers, foreignand domestic stud books, art, literature and juvenilebooks. It will also feature magazine and videocassettecollections, including those from the AKC Gazette. Itsforeign collection (the library currently houses worksin seventeen languages) will be included as well. Thecatalog will continue to be updated over time, so thateventually it will represent all of the library's holdings.

Located at the headquarters building in New York City

and open to the public, the AKC library contains ap-proximately 18,000 volumes including bound periodi-cals, foreign and domestic stud books, art, literature,sporting, history and juvenile books. In addition thereare extensive collections of videos, stamps and book-plates as well as vertical files of clippings and maga-zine articles. Bound volumes of the AKC Gazette, theofficial publication of the AKC from 1889 to present,as well as all AKC Stud Books are also easily acces-sible to researchers. The Library's mission is to serveas a public reference collection and archive on mattersrelating to purebred dogs and the various roles theyplay in our lives.

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The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is anot-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement ofpurebred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry ofpurebred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebreddogs in the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensedand member clubs, educates the general public about respon-sible dog ownership. More than 16,000 competitions forAKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules eachyear including conformation, agility, obedience, tracking,herding, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and earthdog tri-als. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC CanineHealth Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery andthe AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visitwww.akc.org .

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AKC OFFERS LINKS TO DOGHEALTH DATAVIA ONLINE BREEDERCLASSIFIEDS SERVICE

-- Puppy Buyers Gain Easy Access To Verify HealthTests --

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club has an-nounced that the health information about litters listedon its new Online Breeders Classifieds service will beenhanced by direct links to the Orthopedic Foundationfor Animals (OFA) web site. The OFA site offers theresults of screening tests for canine orthopedic and ge-netic diseases.

With just one click, AKC Online Breeders Classifiedsusers can research test results for hips, elbows and eyeslisted in the litter information section by using the OFAdatabase. Once at the OFA web site, consumers view-ing the testing history of either the sire or the dam canalso link to the Canine Health Information Center(CHIC). CHIC is a centralized canine health databasejointly sponsored by the AKC Canine Health Founda-tion and OFA. To qualify as a “CHIC dog,” a breedermust submit the animal for all required health screen-ings as designated by a breed’s parent club.

“Linking these litters with the OFA test results is anexcellent opportunity to increase the public's under-standing of health testing for diseases which affect pure-bred dogs,” AKC President and CEO Dennis Sprungsaid. “Our Online Breeder Classifieds already providepuppy buyers with educational information and impor-tant questions to ask breeders, but now, people seekingAKC-registered puppies will have an additional tool intheir resource kit that can help them make educateddecisions.”

The first mission of OFA, founded in 1966 as a not-for-profit organization, was to reduce the incidence ofcanine hip dysplasia. Today, OFA has supported devel-opment of diagnostic criteria and databases for a num-ber of genetic diseases in addition to hip dysplasia. Thecurrent list of databases maintained by the OFA includessome of the following: Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dyspla-sia, Patellar Luxation, Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Con-genital Heart Disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Se-

baceous Adenitis, and Congenital Deafness. In addi-tion, the OFA issues grants and funds research aimedat reducing the incidence of genetic disease.

“It’s exciting for the potential puppy buyer on the AKCsite to be able to research health tests listed on the sireand/or dam of the litter. By linking to the OFA website, a buyer can not only research the level of commit-ment of a breeder when it comes to health testing, butaccess a wealth of health information, both general andbreed-specific.” said OFA Chief Operating OfficerEddie Dziuk. “In addition, you get the full use of theOFA and CHIC database – which includes the healthpedigree of each dog - while within the AKC OnlineBreeder Classifieds.”

For more information visit www.akc.org , www.offa.orgor www.caninehealthinfo.org

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The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is anot-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement ofpurebred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry ofpurebred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebreddogs in the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensedand member clubs educates the general public about respon-sible dog ownership. More than 16,000 competitions forAKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules eachyear including conformation, agility, obedience, tracking,herding, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and earthdog tri-als. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC CanineHealth Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery andthe AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visitwww.akc.org .

The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals is a nonprofit501c(3) foundation formed in 1966, dedicated to improvinganimal health and reducing the incidence of heritable dis-ease through continued data management and research sup-port.

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


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

Joyce was born in York, PA. Where she grew up and

stayed until she met her future husband. They were

married and moved to Florida the next day.

As a child Joyce spent a lot of time playing in bands

and orchestras. She played the piano at first, then

learned the bassoon. Joyce played instruments through

college, including playing in Penn State’s Blue Band

and traveled around the northeastern US with them. She

was also heavily involved in sports and played varsity

volleyball. Joyce‘s love of animals included horses. She

learned to ride and eventually taught horsemanship to

younger children at summer camps.

Joyce worked in banking for almost 30 years,

specifically electronic banking and Automated Clearing

House (direct deposit) areas. She is a lifetime certified

Accredited ACH Professional. Now Joyce is enjoying

the retired life!

Now Joyce and her husband reside in Apopka, FL but

also have a house in the mountains of NC where they

retreat for holidays and vacations and where they will

eventually move when her husband retires too.

Joyce purchased her first poodle from Julie Wright

(Ardynas) in 1981. She was showing horses at the time

and just wanted a Standard Poodle as a pet. Joyce had

a neighbor who had standards when she was growing

up and was just fascinated by them. Joyce also had an

Irish Setter at the time and was growing very weary of

cleaning up after a dog that shed as much as a setter.

The first poodle had a tail about 2” long and was never

shown, although she earned her CD title in four trials.

Julie Wright asked Joyce about showing poodles and

since she was familiar with showing horses, it seemed

like fun. She bred her first bitch and kept her daughter,

to show and from then on she was hooked.

Joyce traveled with Julie to dog shows for about a year

or so. Then she worked with Bill Cunningham when

he was still handling dogs. Joyce also work with

Michael Lamb. All three were important in teaching

her what they knew about poodles and how to be a

successful breeder and handler. Joyce owes her start in

hunt training to Diane Wigelsworth (Mi-Ste’s) and her

love of agility to her 15 year old friend Meredith Strout

in Cincinnati, OH.

Joyce shows in conformation, agility and hunt tests.

She enjoys all equally and try to breed poodles than

can compete successfully in any venue. Joyce shows

and handles her own dogs and have only used

professional handlers on very infrequent occasions.

Joyce mainly owns standards and they are the only dogs

that live with her. She also co-owns miniatures with

Ellen Phelps (Sunraze) and toys with Marge

Passalacqua (Mar-Suz). All the dogs that live with

Joyce are house dogs since she doesn‘t have a kennel

in either of her homes.

Joyce has been involved in Poodles now for over 23

years. Aside from the life with her Poodles, Joyce plays

golf as frequently as she can and really enjoy the game.

She is also fencing her current FL property for horses

again and plans on riding recreationally again as soon

as possible.

Joyce is the WC/WCX Assistant Chairman at the

National in June.

Joyce‘s Kennel name is Carlyn.

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FROM THE FIELD…

PCA WC/WCXMEDALLIONSAPPROVED

Since 1994, Standard and Miniature Poodles have been

eligible to earn Working Certificates and Working Certifi-

cates Excellent by passing the required elements of the

field tests at either locally sponsored events or at the PCA

and PCA affiliated poodle club sponsored tests. Once a

dog earned each title, however, no additional levels of

Poodle Club of America competition were available. In

an effort to promote continued participation in PCA spon-

sored WC and WCX tests by previously-titled dogs, and

to encourage sponsoring WC/WCX tests by PCA affili-

ated local poodle clubs, PCA approved the awarding of

three levels of medallions for multiple WC/WCX passes.

The medallions will be awarded to dogs that meet the cri-

teria below:

• Bronze Medallion - 5 total WC or WCX passes

with at least 3 being earned at the PCA national or

regional/local Poodle club sponsored tests.

• Silver Medallion - 10 total passes. At least three

of the passes would have to be WCX passes with

at least 6 of the passes having been earned at the

PCA national or regional/local Poodle club spon-

sored tests.

• Gold Medallion - 15 total passes. At least 5 of the

passes would have to be WCX passes with at least

10 of the passes having been earned at the PCA

national or regional/local Poodle club sponsored

tests.

As you can see, these medallions will be earned by those

who truly are committed to testing their field dogs at mul-

tiple locations, including the national, regional and local

specialties. There are quite a few dogs out there currently

that could earn the medallions, especially if several of the

local poodle clubs decided to offer WC/WCX tests in the

near future. If you are affiliated with a local poodle club

and are interested in sponsoring a test, please feel free to

contact me for details of what the test entails. It’s not as

complicated to sponsor a test as you might think, and it

could be a minimal money-maker for your club! Besides,

how else are a lot of people who can’t attend the PCA

national specialty going to be exposed to poodles doing

what they love to do! Keep in mind that the PCA re-

gional shows in October 2005 are scheduled to include

two days of WC/WCX tests.

The medallions will show a poodle exiting the water,

carrying a duck in typical poodle fashion and will have

“The Poodle Club of America” emblazoned around the

face of the medallion. We think the possibility of earn-

ing the medallions will add to the enthusiasm and excite-

ment that is always present at WC/WCX tests, and defi-

nitely should keep all participants training and entering

tests for their chance to earn multiple medallions. Who

out there will be the first to earn their bronze, silver and

gold medallions??

Thank you to PCA for instituting this award program for

both the dogs and handlers who enjoy every minute of

training and testing, no matter what the weather! See

you at the national test, June 12th, 2005, Crop Les Farm,

Salisbury, MD.

Joyce Carelli

WC/WCX Assistant Chairman

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EXHIBIT ORS

In order for your entries to be valid, and to insure thatyour dogs receive credit for any wins and/or points theymay have attained, the information contained on yourentry form MUST BE CORRECT. AKC Rules state thatthe owner is responsible for any errors on entry formsregardless of who may have made the error. In addition,AKC has affirmed that NO CORRECTIONS, except fortypos/errors the Superintendent may have made in pro-cessing your information, may be made after entries close.Under Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules, AKC does NOTpermit any corrections/changes to the Dog's breed, reg-istration number, name, birthdate, place of birth, breeder,sire or dam, ownership, etc., after entries close. Any cor-rections you may provide to the Superintendent's officeafter the close of entries will be for the Superintendent'suse ONLY to correct their own databases.

Superintendents may correct ONLY the sex of a dog. And,a dog may be transferred between the age divisions ofthe Puppy Class or between the Puppy and 12-18 MonthClass prior to the judging, and Superintendents may trans-fer dogs that have completed the requirements for a cham-pionship after the closing of entries for a show into Bestof Breed/Variety competition.


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

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

of ______________________________________________________________________. This contri-

bution is made in memory/ honor of _____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

I wish this contribution to be used for _________________________________________

(Please specify a specific area, i.e. PRA, Hips, SA, vWD, or to the General Fund)

Mail your check to : (note Donations are Tax Deductible)The Poodle Club of America Foundation, inc.2945 James town Rd., Long Lake, Mn. 55356

AKC/EUKANUBA NATIONALC H A M P I O N S H I P D R AW SRECORD-BREAKING ENTRY

— Thousands of Top Dogs Descend on Tampa —

NEW YORK (Dec. 29, 2004) – The American KennelClub and The Iams Company announced today a total of2,451 entries were received for the 2005 AKC/EukanubaNational Championship on January 15 and 16 in Tampa,Fla. The event will be simulcast live on Animal Planetand the Discovery Channel, starting at 8 p.m. (EST) bothnights.

“Given the select nature of an invitation-only event fortop-ranked dogs, we are delighted that our total entry in-creased by nearly 1,000 dogs this year- – a more than 50percent increase over 2003,” said Ron Menaker, ShowChairman. “In addition to having our largest entry ever,we are proud to have all 165 AKC breeds and varietiesfrom all 50 states and 17 foreign countries including Thai-land, Finland, Peru and the United Kingdom. This trulyinternational competition gives the public a unique op-portunity to experience the best in the world of purebreddogs.”

Invitations for the AKC/Eukanuba National Champion-ship were extended to the top 25 dogs in every AKC-

recognized breed and variety, every all-breed Best in Showwinning dog in America from the qualifying period of Oc-tober 8, 2003 to October 5, 2004, and select dogs from rec-ognized foreign registries. Newly invited this year were alldogs completing their AKC championship requirements,with all points earned from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class,during the qualifying period.

Seventy-one Dachshunds (three varieties) lead the entrytally followed by 33 Chihuahuas (two varieties) and 29American Staffordshire Terriers. Four breeds – the Brit-tany, the Cocker Spaniel (three varieties), the Poodle (threevarieties) and the Havanese – each boast an entry of 27 andthe Pug and Bulldog with 26 round out the top-enteredbreeds at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. Thethree newly recognized AKC breeds – the Black RussianTerrier, the Glen of Imaal Terrier and the Neapolitan Mas-tiff – bring a total of 32 dogs to this prestigious event forthe first time. Totals by group include Sporting - 353; Hound- 358; Working - 360; Terrier – 366; Toy - 360; Non-Sport-ing – 292; and Herding - 259.

“This esteemed event not only continues to draw the topowner/breeder/handlers – comprising 40 percent of the to-tal entry – to vie for Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show, butalso brings the best and the brightest to our Junior Show-manship competition,” Menaker said. “We are thrilled that103 juniors entered qualified both competitively and aca-demically. They are proof positive that the future of thesport of purebred dogs looks very promising.”

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NEWLY REVAMPED AKCWEBSITE OFFERSSIMPLIFIED NAVIGATIONAND ENHANCED DESIGN

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club launched itsnewly redesigned website, reorganized for easier naviga-tion and maintenance of information. With 1.4 millionunique users visiting www.akc.org each month, it remainsone of the most comprehensive one-stop shops for all thingsdog, anywhere on the Internet.

One of the easiest ways to navigate the site is by using theprimary navigation bar, which includes seven distinct cat-egories - Breeds, Events, Breeders, Dog Owners, FutureDog Owners, Clubs and Kids/Juniors. The information andservices found in each of these sections is specifically tai-lored to a particular audience.

"Since the initial launch of the AKC website in 1995, theamount of dog-related content on the site has multipliedmany times over," said Charley Kneifel, VP and Chief In-formation Officer for the AKC. "We continue to add newinformation daily and develop new online services in or-der to better serve all of our key audiences - from pet own-ers to dog fanciers. With so many pages of information, weundertook this considerable reorganization so that visitorscould find exactly what they were looking for more quicklyand efficiently."

The homepage is divided into four main sections: World ofAKC, which focuses on key initiatives of a timely nature,such as the upcoming AKC/Eukanuba National Champi-onship in January; AKC News, which includes twenty ofthe most recent AKC news items; Features of the AKC,which highlights important AKC programs, such as AKCCompanion Animal Recovery; and, Inside the AKC, whichfeatures rotating links to audience-specific information.

In addition to the ease of navigation and more integratedservices, visitors to the new website will notice a moreconsistent, contemporary look and feel. All breed imagesthroughout the site are "clickable" and will take visitorsdirectly to the main page for that breed. The website alsofeatures Mondosoft, a new, more powerful search engine,which allows information-seekers to locate even more tar-geted, relevant information.

To help visitors get better acquainted with the new design,

a detailed users guide ( http://wwwnew.akc.org/press_center/guide_new_website.cfm ) is provided at thetop of the "News" section on the AKC homepage.###The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs.The AKC maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world,oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States, and alongwith its 4,500 licensed and member clubs, educates the general publicabout responsible dog ownership. More than 16,000 competitions forAKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each yearincluding conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herding, lurecoursing, hunt tests, and field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC orga-nizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Compan-ion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For moreinformation, visit www.akc.org .

I know in the last few months there has been a lot ofconversation regarding the selection judges for our Na-tional Specialties. The counting of the votes are directedby the By-laws of Poodle Club of America. This is notan easy process with each member having an opportu-nity to vote for 40 different people.

as The Corresponding Secretary of Poodle Club ofAmerica, it is my responsibility to arrange the countingof the votes for Judging for our National and RegionalSpecialties. I have had this position through 2 Judge Elec-tion processes. Yes, two years ago, we started number-ing Ballot Envelopes to preserve the integrity of the bal-lot. With the advent of scanners and very sophisticatedcopiers, the Board of PCA felt a check/balance wasneeded to insure the integrity of the ballot.

In fact, I voted absentee in the National Election a fewweeks ago and my ballot was numbered and my signa-ture was on the registration rolls with the same number,so I see little problem with the procedure. It seems to bea democratic process for a National Election.

When the votes are counted, The Tally committee willlook at the envelope numbers to be sure they fall in therange of the numbers sent to the membership. The Bal-lots are NOT numbered. Once the Tally Committee isassured the range is correct, the ballots are opened andthe envelops are destroyed. There is no way the Tallycommittee WANTS or CARES to see who the ballots arefrom.

The Tally Committee then checks each ballot to verifythe correct number of votes are cast. Some voted for

Voting for Judges

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Peudoachondroplasia:DwarfismIn October of this year, I had a beautiful litter of fourpuppies and had high hopes for that "show prospect". Ihad performance homes waiting for two of these pups,and was very excited about the future prospects of thisentire litter. Like all breeders, I had thought quite a bitabout this breeding, and had planned for it well in ad-vance. The sire has an excellent pedigree. The damfinished easily in AKC with a 4 pt major owner handled.Both parents were "CHIC" rated. OFA hips were"good". The sire had elbows "good" (dam neverchecked). Both had normal patellar, verified by OFA.Both were Optigen "A" dogs. Both had current "CERF"testing. She had thyroid clearance. This was almost atotal outcross breeding, but both dogs were complimen-tary to each other. She had a better head than he did.He had a better front, longer neck. The "perfect" com-bination would make a beautiful dog. They were born,and I had pretty heads on all of these very black, verypretty puppies. The work began.

From the beginning, the dam was strange. She favoredone of the puppies a great deal and provided minimalcare for the others. She would take the favored puppyand leave the whelping box to nurse and play with him.I was not happy with her. Friends told me to not breedher again as she was a "bad" mom. However, I couldnot reconcile her behavior with the one pup and theothers. She loved him, and took good care of him. Wewould lay her down and put the other pups on her tonurse.

At three weeks old, I finally decided that I needed towean those three puppies, as she was still not cooperat-ing. Their food was soaked and they ate a small bitwhen they were placed right into the edge of the fooddish. The dam was still being laid down and the pup-pies were put on her several times a day to nurse. Atthat point, I was still absorbed in the dam being a "bad"mom, and that the pups needed to be fed. They werestarting to be whiny, and two days into that week, theybegan crying. A day later, one fell over on his side, andcould not turn himself over. I finally woke up and real-ized what was happening and called my vet. As we werewaiting in the vet office, we realized these three pup-pies were not able to hear. X-rays show their joints en-larged, almost like walnuts. The bones between the

joints were very small and fragile. The ends of the ribcage, and where the ribs joined to the spine were en-larged and "frozen". It was painful for them to movetheir limbs.

All three were euthanized. It was devastating. My vethad not seen this before and he did not recognize it.The necropsy showed the puppies hadpseudoachondroplasia, and I started doing research.Pups are diagnosed with pseudoachondroplasia between3 and 4 weeks of age. Many are so severely deformedthat they are euthanized. Most breeders haven’t seenthe condition before so they don’t recognize it. Theydon’t perform a necropsy. They usually don’t use thesame sire and dam back to each other, but even if theydo, they normally won’t see this condition again.

I found that there are several forms of dwarfism inpoodles. One of the "pseudoachondroplasia" diseasesresults from a mutated cartilage matrix protein, whichis improperly processed and causes apoptosis of thegrowth cartilage (Am. J. Path. 163: 101, 2003). It causesthe cartilage to shed from the bone. The joints "freeze"as the cartilage sheds from the bone and hardens.Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism:pseudoachondroplasia mimics achondroplasia. Dr.Patterson studied pseudoachondroplasia in poodles atthe University of Pennsylvania and found that the modeof inheritance in the poodles he studied was simple re-cessive. Purdue University published that achondropla-sia in poodles is a simple recessive mode of inherit-ance, but that Epiphyseal chondrodysplasia and Mul-tiple epiphyseal dysplasia have an unknown mode ofinheritance. They did not address pseudoachondroplasiain poodles. http://www.vet.purdue.edu/vcs/breur/geneticdiseases.html

At about this same time, I was contacted by UC Davis.They wanted cheek swabs for poodle DNA for use invarious research projects. We gathered about 75 swabsand sent them in. One was the littermate of my affectedpuppies and one was the dam. I noted on those swabsthe relationship to the pseudoachondroplasia puppiesand UC Davis contacted me. They were interested inadding poodles to a current study onpseudoachondroplasia.

The following is directly from the UC Davis site: http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/dogprojects (enter DWARFISMas the keyword)

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"Pseudoachondroplasia, dwarfism is present in Poodlesof all three varieties. It remains formally possible thatthere are multiple forms of dwarfism (genetic heteroge-neity), but the simplest interpretation is that there is onlyone form that stems from a single ancestral mutation. Ifso, there is tremendous power in assembling a set ofDNAs from affected dogs that are tied to (a) definitivediagnostic information) and (b) sire and dam registryinformation. The genealogical data are necessary for cali-brating our genetic analyses of the affected dogs. UCDavis has asked for the help of the Poodle Communityto send DNA samples in for any poodles that havepseudoachondroplasia (Dwarfism). It is only a checkswab, you can do it yourself. "

UC Davis needs DNA samples from living poodles af-fected with this disease. Please pass this information onand get their DNA sample sent into UC Davis for thisproject. In addition, please collect a DNA sample fromany litter where there is a dwarf.* If you have any information on this please contactDr Mark Neff. Any x-rays, pictures or any informationis helpful.

On the website you can access the DNA kit test requestsfor the projectYour contact for the project is:Mark Neff, Ph.D.Canine Genetics UnitCenter for Veterinary GeneticsUC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine530-752-1381

All information is strictly confidential. UC Davis doesnot involve anyone else in the information for the re-search, other than their own staff.

Breeding poodles, in any size, is not for the faint hearted.Several old time breeders have advised me not to dis-card this dam, as the genetic material for miniaturepoodles is limited already. We discarded far too manydogs with PRA. They also have pointed out that thisproblem does appear quite early on in the life of thepuppy. The affected dogs are never put into homes, andare not used for breeding. It is cold comfort to me thatthis is the case. I would prefer we find a good DNA testand use it. If you have any information for this project,please participate to help find the DNA so we can find atest to wipe this out of Poodles. Thank you from me,and the three Dream Angels.

Eva Marie Mitchell

AN UPDATE FROM

YOUR

AFFILIATE CLUB

CONTACT

Most everyone has made the changein their records about my being the newcontact for show approval If not here isthe information

For Show approval and medallionsplease contact

Thomas W. Carneal 418 West 2nd Street Maryville Mo 64468 Ph 660-582-4955 660-582-8176 Fax 660-562-3377 E-mail [email protected]

A note for this next year-I will beat Tokai University from May 16thuntil PCA and then at PCA -I willnot have my records with me and Iwill not be able to approve yourshow or send your medallion over-night.

Please plan ahead and get yourpaperwork in. A crisis situation willhave remain a crisis during thatperiod.

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PCA’s WC/WCX is a little over six months away. June

12, 2005, will be upon us before we know it. The work-

ing tests are some of my fondness memories of PCA.

The atmosphere is totally poodle and very relaxed. It

will be fun to see poodle friends from all across the

country again, along with new poodles and their han-

dlers. For those of you who are thinking about testing

for the first time, I thought I would review the rules,

along with adding some suggested reading materials

and videos to help with your training.

Performance Requirements for a PCA Work-

ing Certificate or Working Certificate Excellent

1. Retrieval of two single birds at approximately

50 yards on land for WC and a double bird

mark at approximately 75 yards on land, with

an honor, for WCX.

The WC land portion is self explanatory. A single

bird is thrown on land at approximately 50 yards.

The dog is sent to retrieve that bird (known as a

mark). Once the bird is delivered to the handler,

another bird is thrown for the dog to retrieve and

deliver. For the WCX, 2 birds are thrown at ap-

proximately 75 yards in two different areas. The

dog is sent by the handler for the last bird thrown

(known as the go bird). After that bird is deliv-

ered, the handler then sends the dog for the first

bird thrown (known as the memory bird, because

the dog must remember where the bird landed).

The term “honor” means the dog must stay at the

line, watching, while another dog is being sent for

their bird.

2. Retrieval of two single birds from water to

prove willingness to re-enter water for WC and

a double bird mark from water for WCX.

Same as above, only marks are in water.

3. The dog may be held on line, as steadiness is

not required for WC, the dog must be steady

on the line for WCX.

You may hold your dog’s collar or hold the dog on

a slip lead for the WC. You may not hold your dog

for the WCX. Steady means the dog will stay un-

til the handlers hears the judge say “dog” or the

“dog’s number,” at which time the handler then

sends the dog for the bird.

4. The dog must not show fear of guns.

5. These requirements may be met in several

ways:

a. completing the land and water retrieves in

an approved field test.

b. completing a Working Certificate Test or

Working Certificate Excellent Test held by an

approved Retriever Club.

c. completing a hunt test of equal or greater dif-

ficulty held by an approved Hunt Club.

Guidelines for the Evaluation of a Dog’s Per-

formance in a Working Certificate and Work-

ing Certificate Excellent Test

1. The “retrieve” in the performance criteria

for the WC indicates that the birds should be

returned to the handler in such a manner that

the handler can easily reach the bird. Delivery

to hand, however, is required for the WCX.

2. The WC test is a marking test while the WCX

is a memory test:

a. On the land test, the bird should fall into only

light cover for the WC and may have deeper

cover for the WCX.

b. The water test should show the dog’s cour-

age to re-enter the water, therefore, angled en-

tries, excessive distances in the water and the

line to the water, are discouraged.

c. One of the water retrieves should be done into

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New Poodle JudgesNew Poodle JudgesNew Poodle JudgesNew Poodle JudgesNew Poodle Judges

Here are the latest up-dates on the October Re-gional Show

•Oct 8th-Board meeting-Holiday Inn-Srt.

Joseph ,Mo

•Oct 9th-tracking test at Smithville Lake near

St. Joseph

•Oct 10th-Hunt test at Smithville Lake near St.

Joseph-Afternoon Seminar on the Hunt

Test at the Holiday Inn in St. Joseph

•Oct 11th-Agility Trail at a Park in St. Joseph-

Afternoon Judge's Seminar at the Holiday Inn

in St. Joseph

•Oct 12th-PCA Regional at the St. Joseph Civic

Center across the street from the Holi

day Inn- Conformation and Obedience-

Banquet that evening at the Holiday Inn

•Oct 13th-Heart of America Specialty at the

Civic Arena- Conformation and

Obedience-That evening a hayride thru

the Pumpkin Patch-with food,

music,walk in the orchard a romp in the

hay and a drink of fresh cider-at the

Carneal Farm transportation will be

provided

•Oct 14th-Heart of America Specialty- Confor

mation only-pack up and move to

Lawrence-60 miles away for a two day

show

THE HEADQUARTERS HOTEL IN THE

HOLIDAY INN BUT A BLOCK OF ROOMS

HAVE BEEN SET ASIDE AT THE RAMADA INN

JUST A LITTLE OVER A MILE AWAY-THERE

ARE ALL MAJOR CHAINS IN TOWN

THE AIRPORT IS KANSAS CITY

INTERNATIONAL(MCI) 35 MILES SOUTH ON

INTERSTATE 29

MORE DETAILS IN THE PREMIUM LIST

BUT CONTACT ME FOR ANY DETAIL

TOM CARNEAL

418 W. 2ND STREET

MARYVILLE,MO 64468

PH 660-582-4955

660-582-8176

FAX 660 562-3377

[email protected]

Warren Hudson, Kingston, Wa

Robert Hutton, Louisville, Ky

Faye Strauss, Kent,Wa

Joseph Rachunas, Springfield,Il

Danny Bussard, San Antonio, Tx

Judith Daniels, Acton,Ca

Ann Yuhasz, Newbury, Oh

Michael Benson, Anchorage, Ak

Robert Ennis, Angola, Ny

Sandra Lex,Toronto,CAN

Elaine Lessig,Clinton,Nj

Vote on line for the Poodle Dur-Vote on line for the Poodle Dur-Vote on line for the Poodle Dur-Vote on line for the Poodle Dur-Vote on line for the Poodle Dur-ing the Eukanuba Dog Showing the Eukanuba Dog Showing the Eukanuba Dog Showing the Eukanuba Dog Showing the Eukanuba Dog ShowTelevised January 15 & 16,Televised January 15 & 16,Televised January 15 & 16,Televised January 15 & 16,Televised January 15 & 16,2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST), l ive. ive. ive. ive. ive.on Animal Planet and the Dis-on Animal Planet and the Dis-on Animal Planet and the Dis-on Animal Planet and the Dis-on Animal Planet and the Dis-covery Channel. To VOTE logcovery Channel. To VOTE logcovery Channel. To VOTE logcovery Channel. To VOTE logcovery Channel. To VOTE logon at www.animalplanet.comon at www.animalplanet.comon at www.animalplanet.comon at www.animalplanet.comon at www.animalplanet.comduring judging.during judging.during judging.during judging.during judging.


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swimming water if possible.

d. The local rules and the approved club rules

regarding use of live birds should be followed.

e. Line manners are not to be judged in the WC

test. The requirement for the bird to be deliv-

ered to the area of the handler is all that is re-

quired for the exercise to be completed. The

WCX test does require steadiness on line and

delivery to hand.

Suggested publications:

An excellent organizational outline of retriever

training (Mike Lardy’s Total Retriever Flow Chart)

can be found at http://totalretriever.com/rj/

totalretPDF.pdf

Retriever Puppy Training – The Right Start for

Hunting by Loveland and Rutherford

Tritronics Retriever Training, by Dobbs and Woodyard.

A three 3 workbook set, by Evan Graham: Smart Fetch,

Smartwork for Retrievers Volume 1 Basics and Transi-

tion, Smartwork Volume 2 Secrets of the Pros

Training Retrievers for Marshes and Meadows, by

James B. Spencer

British Training for American Retrievers, by Vic Barlow

Training Retrievers to Handle, by D.L. and Ann Walters.

All the above books can be found at http://

gunddogsupply.com/

Suggested videos:

Jackie Merten- Sound Beginnings Retriever Training

Mike Lardy- Total Retriever Training

More suggestions and information on Retriever train-

ing can be found at vipoodle.org

Happy training,

Linda Miller

Valentine Standards

Valentine’s Sedona Sundown UDX, AX, OAJ, CGC

Valentine’s Ruby ‘N The Rough CD, NA, NAJ, WC

Valentine’s Trouble Shooter CD, WC, CGC

From Glenna Carlson

Belated holiday greetings to all! As I write, Christ-

mas is nearly upon us. What fun!I have to smile to

think there is more snow in Dallas, Texas today

than there is in Northwest Wisconsin where I live!

However, they cannot top (nor would they want

to) our character-building temperature of -18 de-

grees below zero!

This time of year is the lull before the storm for

PCA’s Show Chairman. Most everything is com-

pleted that can be until we begin serious work on

the premium list which is due at MB-F February

2, 2005. We will just have time to enjoy a few

days in Florida and attend the AKC Eukanuba In-

vitational. After that….PCA work beckons! If you

are responsible for any part of the premium list,

please have your pages to me by January 20, 2005.

Just a reminder for grooming area decoration com-

petition: the theme this year is the WILD, WILD

WEST as we look forward to PCA’s Regional in

St. Joseph, MO on October 12, 2005. The Spirit

of St. Louis Poodle Club and Heart of America

Poodle Club join us in presenting three Poodle

Specialties.

Our judges list is now complete as Del Dahl

(Fontella Miniature Poodles) has agreed to judge

Veterans Sweepstakes and present an oral critique.

If you have not had the experience of an oral cri-

tique, you will enjoy this very much. Hopefully,

Del will give us an introduction to oral critiquing

– and he is VERY good at it! I can hardly wait!

And so – until June 12-17, 2005 when we gather

in Salisbury, Maryland, enjoy your Poodles, win-

ter sports and activities or just bask in the sun in

the southern climes!

Glenna Carlson

National Show Chairman

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

Charles Caleb Colton

American Kennel ClubDECEMBER CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

New York, NY – One of the most important reasonsfor an AKC club to become a Member Club is for theright to have an AKC delegate. With that right goesgreat responsibility. The delegate body is fundamentalin the governance of our club. They have the sole re-sponsibility to elect the board of directors and to amendthe bylaws and rules.

Another influential role the Delegate plays is at the levelof serving on the delegate committees. These commit-tees have recently developed into significant forumsfor discussing and proposing issues important to oursport. With this opportunity the delegates assume yetanother influential role.

There was a time in our history when the delegate bodywas like the obedient child: "speak only when spokento and do not disturb your parents." I need not remindanyone that such is not the situation today. Delegatevoices are heard at the meeting, over the telephone,and yes, on L-lists. Few would want to go back to theold days.

However, with increased delegate participation comesincreased delegate responsibility to the club the del-egate serves and to the AKC as a whole. Today's del-egate must be prepared to make a considered and intel-ligent contribution to our deliberations as a governingbody.

Each member club must make it their responsibility toelect a delegate with the background and experience tounderstand the issues and to make sound decisions. Itis difficult to draw up a list of essential qualifications,but a significant time in the sport would seem to be atthe top of any list.

Our Bylaws state few positive qualifications for beinga delegate. We have mostly disqualifications. ArticleVI, Section 5 states the reasons why a person cannotbe a delegate. That section certainly needs some seri-ous review.

A good delegate must be fair minded and willing tolisten to their fellow delegates. They must follow thedirectives of their clubs if so instructed and, when notinstructed, they must vote for the best interests of both

their club and the AKC. The motive for being a del-egate should never be self-serving. President Kennedy'sadmonition, "Ask not what your country can do for you,but what you can do for your country" is applicable.

Historically, 20% of our delegates turn over each year.While that may not mean that we have that number of"new, never before" delegates (as some may be formerdelegates returning and others are changing clubs), thefigure is still troublesome. In any healthy organization,there must be a balance between stabilizing, experi-enced influences and the infusion of new blood.

I am hopeful that in 2005, the subject of improving thestability and the qualifications of our delegate body willbe discussed by the delegates and by others at all levelsof our organization. The delegates are critical to thefuture of AKC, and we should seek to fill the delegatebody with the best-qualified people in our sport.

Sincerely,Ron MenakerChairman

The following is a list of the 2005 board ofofficers of the Twin Cities Poodle Club, Inc.Minnesota:

Please publish when your next issue is available.PRESIDENT: KAY REILLYVICE PRESIDENT: TERRI MEYERSSECRETARY: HOLLY CORBETTTREASURER:SUE BLOMQUISTBOARD OF DIRECTORS:LORI LOGLIJUDY MENTZOSBARB BENEKEMARY HEITZLINDA HOOF

Sincerely,Holly Corbett, Sec'y,Twin Cities Poodle Club,[email protected],27 ave.so.Minneapolis,MN.55417

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Page 19REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE AKCGAZETTE (OCTOBER 2004)...

Research Discovers New RiskFactors for GDV

A recent study out of Purdue University, as well as anupcoming article in a veterinary peer-review journal,is shedding more light on gastric dilatation volvulus(GDV), otherwise known as bloat. GDV is the secondleading cause of death in large-breed (50 to 99 pounds)and giant-breed (100 pounds and over) dogs. Approxi-mately one in four large breed dogs, and one in fivegiant breed dogs, may develop GDV during their life-time, with some breeds at even higher lifetime risk.GDV strikes suddenly and has a mortality rate as highas 30 percent.

The findings were first discussed as part of the high-lights from ongoing studies as presented at the 22ndannual American College of Veterinary Internal Medi-cine forum, held in Minneapolis, June 9-12. (See"Healthy Dog," September 2004 akc gazette.)

In GDV there is a rapid accumulation of air in the stom-ach, causing distention and often rotation of the stom-ach, cutting off blood supply at both ends and causingthe dog to go into shock. GDV is an acute emergencyand rushing the dog to immediate veterinary care isessential.

Research primarily at Purdue University by Dr. LarryGlickman (an AKC Excellence in Canine ResearchAward winner), and Dr. Malathi Raghavan, has identi-fied a number of feeding management and dietary fac-tors that increase the risk of GDV. These include eat-ing only one meal a day, feeding only dry dog food,feeding food with only small particles, and feeding alarge volume of food per meal. Other feeding factorsfound to increase the risk of GDV were eating rapidly,increased physical activity before and after eating, re-stricting a dog's water intake before and after eating,moistening dry food before feeding, and eating from araised feeding bowl.

The latest researchRecent research not yet published in the Jouranl of theAmerican Veterinary Medical Association and theJournal of the American Hospital Association hasshown an increased risk of GDV in dogs who consumed

dry foods containing fat among the first four ingredi-ents, and an increased risk in dogs who consumed dryfoods listing citric acid as a preservative-with this riskrising when foods with citric acid were moistened. Al-though not statistically significant, researchers foundthat a modest increase in risk of GDV was seen withthe consumption of dry foods that listed more than onecorn ingredient among the first four label ingredients,while in contrast, a pattern was observed of decreasedGDV risk with an increasing number of protein ingre-dients of animal origin, including beef, poultry, lamb,and fish among the first four ingredients.

Based on all of the GDV research to date, recommen-dations for owners of large and giant breed dogs in-clude:

* Feed two or more meals a day.

* Feed no more than one cup per 33 pounds of bodyweight per meal when feeding two meals a day.

* Feed an energy-dense diet to reduce volume, but avoida diet where a high amount of calories are from fats.

*Feed a variety of different food types regularly. Theinclusion of human foods in a primarily dry dog fooddiet was associated with a 59 percent decreased risk ofGDV, while inclusion of canned pet foods was associ-ated with a 28 percent decreased risk.

* When feeding dry food, also include foods with suf-ficient amounts of meats and meat meals, for example:beef, lamb, poultry, and fish.

* Feed a food with larger particles and include largerpieces of meats in the diet.

* Avoid moistening dry foods.

* If your dog eats rapidly, find ways to try to reduceyou dog's speed of eating.

* Avoid raising the food bowl-place it at ground level.

* Try to minimize stress for your dog. Stressful eventshave been reported to be precipitating factors in GDVoccurrence.

* Restrict vigorous exercise one hour before and twohours after meals.

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First-time Tracker Steve Soberski has offered to tell

Poodle Papers about the experiences of a “newbie’

Tracker – with the hope that those of you who have

been intrigued but intimidated by Tracking will be

encouraged to find a Trainer and get out there and

try. Steve’s series will be followed by a series from

respected, experienced Tracking Judge and Trainer

Carol Pernicka – a double whammy to give you both

sides of the Tracking experience – and no excuse to

keep putting off finding local resources to begin your

Tracking career.

Learning to TrackLearning to TrackLearning to TrackLearning to TrackLearning to Track Woola’s Training: We get certified and en-

ter our first Tracking Test.

We continued training through December 2003

and started having some very good sessions I

was getting more confident and as I got more con-

fident I could see Woola’s tracking improve.

Then the first weekend of January 2004 we had a

tracking practice session where it finally hit home

that Woola knew how to track.

We were training at a State Recreation Area north-

west of Lincoln. It was a cold day but no snow

on the ground. My training partner put in a simple

two turn track in some heavy cover. The track

started off at the bottom of a hill and moved up

the hill. I had asked for the turns to be marked

but never saw the markers. I was simply follow-

ing Woola waiting for some comments from the

track layer following behind. We made one turn

and another and I kept waiting to hear that we

were off the track…. I had no idea where we were

going. It seemed like a long time had gone by

without any comments from our training buddy fol-

lowing us. I just knew we were totally lost; then, there

was the glove and Woola was indicating it. I couldn’t

believe it; this was the surest sign that Woola actually

understood the game and that I needed to trust her. I

really felt this was our break through session.

The following week at a State Recreation Area near

Omaha Woola did a five turn, 470 yard track that was

put in by our Tracking Instructor. We mailed that to

the AKC for certification and shortly after that received

notification that they accepted that Track. Woola was

certified.

Of course we then had weeks of cold weather and snow

cover so all our tracks were on snow. The snow got

deep enough to make tracking difficult. It’s one thing

to put in tracks in 8 inches of snow but when we had 20

inches on the ground that became more difficult. But

we continued to train with good results. At this time I

was also working with Yukon my male Standard Poodle

puppy.

With certification in hand I entered the 1st Annual Col-

umbine Poodle Club Tracking Test in Colorado. The

test was February 29, 2004 and held at Chatfield State

Recreation Area, Littleton, Colorado.

Shortly before we left for the test I did one final track

with Woola on some bare ground that had become vis-

ible after some thawing. I was concerned that we would

find there was no snow cover in Colorado and it would

be something we had not practiced on in almost two

months. I was relieved that she did fine on a track that

had some snow cover and some bare ground and I

thought we were prepared at that point.

So on February 27th we loaded up the van and drove to

Colorado. On Saturday February 27th we visited

Chatfield the site of the test. The cover looked very


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Attention:Attention:Attention:Attention:Attention:

PCA RegionalPCA RegionalPCA RegionalPCA RegionalPCA RegionalRound up your horses- grease the wagon wheelsand head for St. Joseph, MO. in October 12-13&14, 2005. We are hosting a Regional- not allplans are made but we hope to add a TrackingMatch and Agility to the venue. There will be threedays of conformation and obedience-followed bytwo days of all breed shows just 60 miles away.Make your plans- you can fly into Kansas CityInternational Airport- the Indians are not shoot-ing arrows at the Planes. It is just 30 minutes toSt. Joseph and it is Interstate all the way. The HostHotel is the Holiday Inn- directly across the streetfrom the Civic Arena. We have lots of activitiesin the area. 1 mile to a River Boat Casino- Muse-ums galore and there are all kinds of Antiqueshops in the same area as the arena. I do not havethe judging panel approved yet by AKC. ButGlenna Carlson can answer all those questions.More information will be forthcoming, but forquestions contact me.Tom Carneal [email protected]

similar to areas we had trained in around Lincoln, Ne-

braska. However there was no snow cover so I was a

little concerned about that. We also had a chance to

walk in some areas that were not near the test site. That

evening we had a great dinner with some of the Col-

umbine Poodle Club members and a few competitors.

On the morning of

the test, Sunday

February 29th, we

awoke to a coat-

ing of fresh snow.

I was thrilled. We

drove to the test

site and had a

chance to meet

people and get

ready for the

draw. There was

2-3 inches of

snow and at the

time of the draw the temperature was 25 degrees. I

drew Track #6.

We waited in the staging area for our turn. I was ner-

vous and getting more nervous as each team came back

with a successful track….. the car or track driving the

team back came into the parking area with horn blow-

ing announcing a successful test.

Finally it was our turn. I drove and followed a club

member to our test site. I put Woola’s harness on, got

her out of my van, and brought her down to the start

flag. I must admit I was pretty nervous at that point. I

showed Woola the start flag and told her to track. Well,

things didn’t immediately start out they way I hoped.

Woola was curious about the group of people standing

on the road behind us…. Had to check that out….

circled a bit, wasn’t getting started, and I’m thinking

this isn’t going well!!

Then, she put her nose on the track and took off. I

followed on the first leg and had no idea where the first

turn was. She turned left and I followed. As I turned I

could see she was on the track because of the snow

cover. She was doing great. From that point I just fol-

lowed and could see her indicate each turn. We had a

four turn 465 yard track. I saw the glove on the ground

just as Woola pulled toward it. I can’t tell you how

happy I was to pick up the glove and show it to the

judge. Woola did it!!

We drove back to the staging area and finished waiting

for all the rest of the tracks. The Columbine Poodle

Club had a nice spread of food and pictures were taken

and congratulations and good byes were said and we

took off for the drive back to Lincoln. Unfortunately

we got hit with a blizzard in northeastern Colorado but

safely made it to Fort Morgan where we waited the

storm out Sunday night. Monday we drove back to

Lincoln. Tuesday I went back to work and showed

everybody who would listen “The Glove” Woola found.

I was still very, very excited about the weekend!

So what was next for this novice tracking team….. more

to follow next time.


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* When you are not in close proximity to your dogs usea baby monitor to alert you if your dog is in distress.

* Learn to recognize signs of GDV, which include pac-ing and restlessness, head turning to look at the abdo-men, distention of the abdomen, rapid shallow breath-ing, nonproductive attempts at vomiting, and saliva-tion. These symptoms can progress rapidly to shockand death. Get to your veterinarian or emergency hos-pital the moment you suspect GDV.

* Gastropexy (surgery to prevent future torsion of thestomach) at the time of surgical correction of GDV isrecommended to prevent or minimize GDV reoccur-rence.

* Discuss with your veterinarian the benefits and costsinvolved with a prophylactic gastropexy before yourdog ever experiences GDV.

* If you live far from veterinary care, have your veteri-narian instruct you in first-aid measures to help yourdistressed dog while en route to the veterinary hospi-tal.

* Avoid breeding dogs who have had GDV.

The risk of a dog developing GDV increases with ad-vancing age. Other factors that increase a dog's risk arehaving a first-generation relative (parent, sibling, oroffspring) with a history of GDV, having a deep andnarrow chest or abdomen, being thin, experiencing amajor health problem before age 1, and having a fear-ful or nervous temperament.

Following these recommendations can help you de-crease the risk of GDV ever occurring in your dogs. -

Dyann S. Rivkin

bio:Dyann Rivkin is a writer and television/video pro-ducer who lives in Nashville with her 14-year-olddaughter and her Irish Setters.

Tanya Bielski-BrahamColumns and Departments EditorAKC GAZETTE/AKC FAMILY DOG260 Madison AvenueNY, NY 10016212/696-8331Fax: 212/[email protected]

OBEDIENCE NEWSAlthough it seems like a long way off right now,

next June will be here before we know it. Plans are defi-nitely underway to make next year's show even bigger andbetter than ever.

The obedience competition will be held indoors,on the arena sod, just like it was last year. There is plentyof room both inside the arena and outsidein the hallway to store your crates and things. Parking isclose to the entrance, making it easy to get your dogs andother things inside.

Here is a list of your obedience judges for 2005:Bob Amen is judging both Utility A and BDon Thornton is judging Open BJerry Iermiero is judging Open A and Novice AElizabeth Chase is judging Novice B and all 3 levels ofRally

The non regular classes will be assigned after theclose of entries.

As our tradition, we will be having a judges andexhibitors dinner after the trial, and we are planning to haveeverything finish at a more decent hour this year.

So, mark your calendars for June 14th, 2005, andhead to Salisbury, Maryland, for the Greatest Poodle Obe-dience Show on Earth!

Susie OsburnObedience Trial Chairman

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Vote on line for the Poodle During theVote on line for the Poodle During theVote on line for the Poodle During theVote on line for the Poodle During theVote on line for the Poodle During theEukanuba Dog Show Televised January 15Eukanuba Dog Show Televised January 15Eukanuba Dog Show Televised January 15Eukanuba Dog Show Televised January 15Eukanuba Dog Show Televised January 15& 16, 2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),& 16, 2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),& 16, 2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),& 16, 2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST),& 16, 2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST), l ive. on ive. on ive. on ive. on ive. onAnimal Planet and the Discovery Channel.Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel.Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel.Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel.Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel.To VOTE log on at www.animalplanet.comTo VOTE log on at www.animalplanet.comTo VOTE log on at www.animalplanet.comTo VOTE log on at www.animalplanet.comTo VOTE log on at www.animalplanet.comduring judging and pick their favoriteduring judging and pick their favoriteduring judging and pick their favoriteduring judging and pick their favoriteduring judging and pick their favoritebreed among the seven AKC Groups Eachbreed among the seven AKC Groups Eachbreed among the seven AKC Groups Eachbreed among the seven AKC Groups Eachbreed among the seven AKC Groups Eachgroup winner will receive a $2,000 dona-group winner will receive a $2,000 dona-group winner will receive a $2,000 dona-group winner will receive a $2,000 dona-group winner will receive a $2,000 dona-tion earmarked for their Parent Club --tion earmarked for their Parent Club --tion earmarked for their Parent Club --tion earmarked for their Parent Club --tion earmarked for their Parent Club --the AKC member club which acts as thethe AKC member club which acts as thethe AKC member club which acts as thethe AKC member club which acts as thethe AKC member club which acts as thebreed’s governing body. Then, during thebreed’s governing body. Then, during thebreed’s governing body. Then, during thebreed’s governing body. Then, during thebreed’s governing body. Then, during theBest in Show competition on Sunday, Janu-Best in Show competition on Sunday, Janu-Best in Show competition on Sunday, Janu-Best in Show competition on Sunday, Janu-Best in Show competition on Sunday, Janu-ary 16, viewers will choose from amongary 16, viewers will choose from amongary 16, viewers will choose from amongary 16, viewers will choose from amongary 16, viewers will choose from amongthe seven group winners (as selected bythe seven group winners (as selected bythe seven group winners (as selected bythe seven group winners (as selected bythe seven group winners (as selected bythe show’s judges) to choose the “Iamsthe show’s judges) to choose the “Iamsthe show’s judges) to choose the “Iamsthe show’s judges) to choose the “Iamsthe show’s judges) to choose the “IamsViewers Choice Best in Show.” This “luckyViewers Choice Best in Show.” This “luckyViewers Choice Best in Show.” This “luckyViewers Choice Best in Show.” This “luckyViewers Choice Best in Show.” This “luckydog” will have $10,000 donated to itsdog” will have $10,000 donated to itsdog” will have $10,000 donated to itsdog” will have $10,000 donated to itsdog” will have $10,000 donated to itsParent Club in his/her name.Parent Club in his/her name.Parent Club in his/her name.Parent Club in his/her name.Parent Club in his/her name.


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READY TO STARTTRAININGOur new prospect is old enough to start "serious" com-petition training, meaning teaching exercises as theywill be done in competition, whether it be obedience,agility, tracking, or field. The next steps are setting ourgoals and making plans for accomplishing them.

Although I might find, in the course of training andcompeting, that my or my dog’s abilities or other fac-tors are not adequate to accomplish the goals I haveset, it nevertheless is crucial to decide where I want togo before I start. Many people start training classes thatare not designed for people who want to compete inperformance sports. By the time they decide that theymight want to enter a trial, their dogs have developedbad habits that may be impossible to retrain success-fully.

For instance, one might attend a basic household obe-dience class designed for the pet, and settle for "anyold" heel position, also allowing the dog to sit over onone hip each time he sits. This sit magically transformsitself into a down within a few seconds. But hey, theother class members are having trouble GETTING theirdogs to down! By the time this person decides he wantsa CDX, the dog is incapable of doing a 3-minute sit-stay without sliding into a down, or when he decideshe won’t be happy without an OTCH, the dog’s heelposition is too ingrained in its head to effectively changeit.

Likewise, there is the person who attends an agility classbecause it looks like it would be a good way to burn offsome of his dog’s excess energy. He runs his dog overand through the equipment with no thought to teachingcontact zones or speedy weave poles, because "we’rejust doing this for fun." By the time he decides he wantsto enter a trial, he cannot qualify because the dog leapsover the contact zones, and by the time he decides hewants a MACH, he finds that his dog cannot make"time" because its weave poles are too slow.

An old dog can be taught new tricks, but it is extremelydifficult to teach the dog to do a trick he already knowsin a different way. The dog’s mind will always defaultback to the way he learned it first, especially in timesof excitement or stress, such as that caused by a dog

show! So, as much as possible, I need to decide what Iwant to accomplish before I start, then spend the timethat is necessary teaching the basic skills before enter-ing the ring the first time. There is nothing wrong witha CD with any passing score as a goal, or an agilityclass as an outing with the dog, if this is all I want tocommit to. But it may be hard to "cross to the otherside" from there.

The skills needed to get an OTCH or a MACH aretaught at the Novice level. Dogs that cannot heel, front,and finish with precision will not obtain an OTCH, nomatter how well they can retrieve, jump, and so forth.Dogs that will not stick their contacts, won’t assumethe correct table position quickly, or cannot find weavepole entries by themselves and weave quickly cannotget the Double Q’s and/or speed points necessary toachieve a MACH, regardless of how well they jump orhow fast they get around the rest of the course.

A few people achieve breed or performance champi-onships with their first dog, but most people who even-tually succeed do not do it with their first dog. Usually,championships are won by people with dogs that theypurchased specifically with a goal in mind, using theknowledge that they gained in previous attempts to startthe new dog off correctly from the beginning.

After deciding what I want to accomplish with my dog,I must decide how to do it. For many people this meanschoosing a school, club or mentor to train with. Be-cause of location or finances, many people do not havemuch choice in instructors. But where it is possible, Iwould use ONE MAIN CRITERION to find an instruc-tor. I would go to someone who has himself or herselfachieved what I wish to achieve. The icing on the cakeis if they are actively involved in competition, and thecherry on top is if they have had successful experiencewith poodles or with the size dog I have, as trainingtechniques are distinct for different breeds and sizes ofdogs. At the very least, a flexible and innovative in-structor who is a successful competitor can help meget the best results from my poodle.

Although there are probably those who have, I havenever known an instructor whose students exceededtheir own level of training. For instance, clicker train-ing has been much in vogue, and clicker trainers havedominated the "chat rooms" for several years, but onewho has lofty training goals should examine carefullythe accomplishments of the "purist" clicker trainers


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(those who do not employ any other training methods),especially in competitive obedience. The most success-ful competitive obedience trainers have a wide array ofmethods that can be molded to the individual dogs’ per-sonalities, and food training may be one of many meth-ods used. It is naive to think that food is the only driv-ing force or even the strongest drive for pets who getall the food they need in a dish at mealtime. For in-stance, my CH OTCH MACH TDX "Betty" was neverinterested in treats, and would not work for them. How-ever, she has always loved toys, and will work happilyand tirelessly to play for a few moments. She thinkswork IS play! I doubt that this great dog could havebeen trained to do much of anything if one had onlyher food drive with which to work.

Poodle people that I hear from often tell me that theyhave selected instructors because they are very pleas-ant, or have a good sales line, or "they just love mydog." These instructors can "talk the talk," but can theytrain a dog? In most states no license or proficiency isrequired to hang out a shingle as a dog training profes-sional. As a result, the dog-training world is full of scamartists--people who promise everything without theknowledge or skills to deliver. So, great care should betaken before settling on an instructor. Talking to otherswho compete successfully, getting and checking refer-ences, and examining the provable accomplishmentsof the instructor are good ways to proceed.

If one lives in an area with no schools, or one simplyprefers to train alone, it is still possible to succeed atthe highest levels of performance. Other than attend-ing a few classes given by an obedience club with myfirst dog, I have never taken a dog training lesson. Ihave attended seminars whenever I have had the chance,have closely watched and copied top competitors withtheir dogs both inside and outside the ring, read booksand training articles, watched training tapes, and askedthousands of questions of people that appeared to knowmore than me. Add good old hard work, persistence,and some good dogs, and I have achieved champion-ships in breed, obedience, agility, and Tracking DogExcellent Titles.

Joann Neal

UNITED AIRLINES , AKCAND PCA TO HELP WITH

TRIP TO PCA, JUNE

2005United Airlines and AKC has offered PCAVouchers for traveling with your StandardPoodle to PCA this June. They are offering aVoucher for excess baggage of a Size 300 Crateor Larger for the price of a Size 200 when trav-eling to PCA, June 2005. This is for StandardPoodles....sorry the Miniatures and Toys do notget to participate. It is my understanding thisis for Round Trip travel.

There are a few Rules:1. You must travel on United Airlines. So be-fore you send in a request make sure your areais serviced by United Airlines.2. For Standard Poodles only3. One per person4. You must be entered in the dog show.

THIS IS HOW YOU CAN REQUEST AVOUCHER:1. Between the dates of Jan 15 to Jan 31,send an e-mail to [email protected] you Name, Address, Phone # and E-mailAddress.2. Title of E-mail: VOUCHER REQUEST3. If I get more E-mail request than I havevouchers, the names will be drawn from aHAT and notified.

We all hope if there is a favorable response fromthis, it will encourage other airlines to partici-pate.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Helen Tomb-TaylorCorresponding SecretaryPoodle Club of America

Vote for the PoodleVote for the PoodleVote for the PoodleVote for the PoodleVote for the PoodleFMI go to page 27FMI go to page 27FMI go to page 27FMI go to page 27FMI go to page 27


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THE DOODLE-DOODLEI've been reading Life magazine and local newspapers andtalking to lots and lots of people who are excited about thevery trendy idea of Labradoodles, Goldendoodles and anyother type of dog you want to mix with a Doodle. I under-stand the offspring are very cute and lots of fun as well asgreat hunting dogs. Oh yeah - they don't shed either. Andthe prices you can get for these great dogs is amazing.

I'm no dummy, so I figured out that the really best ideawould be to breed a Doodle-Doodle. Since this Doodledog seems to be the base of all of these other breedings,they must have the traits that everyone is so excited to addto their dogs.

Just think, if you bred Doodles to Doodles, you'd probablyget offspring that you could pretty well predict what theywould look like, how they would behave and over timeyou would be able to select the offspring with the best traitsand breed them to maintain a consistent and reliable typeof dog. Over time you'd have the ability to understandissues like temperaments and health. You'd actually knowwhat to expect from a breeding and could track the suc-cesses and failures. You could learn from your experi-ences.

If you took the time and were organized about it you couldkeep track of the health of these Doodle-Doodles and iden-tify trends. If you were really hard working and dedicatedyou could work with other breeders and with researchersand database experts and geneticists to improve the healthof these Doodle-Doodles because you'd have generationsof similarly bred animals to learn from and work with.

But then again this seems like a whole lot of hard workand would take very dedicated people who would spendtime learning about these Doodle-Doodle dogs and youcan only guess how much money it would cost to do all ofthis. I guess it would just be a lot easier to throw togethersome Labs or Goldens with these Doodles and see whatyou get. I know you'd be very trendy.

At the beginning of 2005 we want to thank each and everyone of you who is not trendy, who keeps the dream andwho does the hard work to keep producing better and bet-ter Doodle-Doodles. The PCA Foundation will continueto work and support you in 2005 and beyond. Maybe wecould work on a better name than Doodle-Doodles, how-ever.

Michael Wahlig

more that 10 per variety/IV. These votes were voided.Some only voted for 1or 2 people, but that is their prefer-ence and they are counted as specified. Most ballots hadthe permitted 40 votes cast.

Once all of the verification is finished, the Tally commit-tee counts the votes for each variety and intervariety.

This process takes 4 PCA members 10 hours (sometimesmore) of donated time to accomplish this Herculean feat.This does not include the time spent by me and my hus-band preparing almost 500 judges names on the ballot,printing, stuffing, labeling, stamping and mailing the bal-lots to the membership. This is also uncompensated timespent by my family.

The vote numbers of the first 10 are published in the PoodlePapers. Of the almost 500 judges on the ballot, with anaverage of the three varieties, only 75 judges got 3 or morevotes. That leaves almost 425 judges not in consideration.

If there are any PCA members interested in donating theirtime in the counting process your I will be happy to putyour name on the tally committee.

Poodle Club of America is concerned about the number ofjudges that do not get a vote. The ballot is cumbersome,lengthy and many judges are missed since they are at thebottom of the alphabet. The board has been working forover 2 years to expedite this process.

Helen Tomb-Taylor

cont. from page 11

MOVING?MOVING?MOVING?MOVING?MOVING?Please if you have moved pleaseemail me your new address so I canupdate it to keep you getting thePoodle Papers. I only get one up-date a year otherwise so yourissues of the Poodle Papers will dropif I don’t have an up to date addresson you.Email [email protected]


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AKC/EUKANUBANATIONAL

CHAMPIONSHIP SIMULCAST

---$24,000 Awarded to Parent Clubs of Viewer-ChosenBreeds---

NEW YORK (December 3, 2004) — The AmericanKennel Club, The Iams Company and Animal Planetannounced today that viewers of the 2005 AKC/Eukanuba National Championship can select their own“Best in Show” by voting online during the live two-day simulcast on Animal Planet and the DiscoveryChannel.

The Iams Viewers Choice Award encourages thetelevision audience of this esteemed invitation-onlycompetition to log on at www.animalplanet.comduring judging and pick their favorite breed amongthe seven AKC Groups -- Sporting, Hound, Work-ing, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding. Eachgroup winner will receive a $2,000 donation ear-marked for their Parent Club -- the AKC memberclub which acts as the breed’s governing body. Then,during the Best in Show competition on Sunday,January 16, viewers will choose from among theseven group winners (as selected by the show’sjudges) to choose the “Iams Viewers Choice Best inShow.” This “lucky dog” will have $10,000 donatedto its Parent Club in his/her name.

Online voting results will be announced live after eachGroup during both nights of the simulcast, and the re-cipient of the Iams Viewers Choice Best in Show willbe announced after the actual Best in Show competi-tion, just before the end of the simulcast. Throughoutthe show, viewers will be encouraged to vote via voice-over prompts and on-screen graphics.

This is the first time that this prestigious event, featur-ing thousands of top-winning dogs, will be televisedlive. Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel will si-mulcast the event from Tampa, Florida on January 15-

16, 2005 from 8-11 p.m. (EST) both nights. The AKC/Eukanuba National Championship is the largest prize-money dog show in the world, with cash prizes total-ing more than $225,000 awarded to competitors. Formore information on the show, visitwww.topdogshow.com .

# # #

The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, maintainsthe largest registry of purebred dogs in the world. Its rules and regu-lations govern more than 16,000 canine competitions each year.

The Iams Company, founded in 1946, is committed to enhancingthe well-being of dogs and cats by providing world-class qualityfoods and pet care products.

Animal Planet, available in over 86 million homes nationwide, isthe only television network dedicated exclusively to the connec-tion between humans and animals. The network’s original program-ming brings together people of all ages by tapping into a funda-mental fascination with animals and providing an entertaining mixof programming

Welcome newMembers!Missy Galloway

1193 Pointe Vedra Blvd.

Pointe Vedra, FL 32082-4203

FAX # 904 273 0812

Email [email protected]

No phone # on her listing information

Ms Eileen Jaskowski

2905 W. CR#14

Loveland, CO 80537

970-663-4157

Kennel Name: Lonetree


Page 28The First in a series of Herding

HerdingI received this email from one of my fellow agilityclub members. The subject: Herding Fun Day.My first thought was about the sheep!! I lovesheep! My second thought was that this was onemore fun thing Burk & I could try.

At this time, Burk, CH Martaux Burk’s Law CDCGC TT, was about 1 _ years old. We had fin-ished his breed championship and were workingon obedience and agility. Ann Rairigh was hishandler for conformation. He and Ann got alongso well that Ann finished Burk’s championshipwithin 3 months time. He is a puppy champion,with 4 majors and a Best Puppy in Specialty to hiscredit. In Agility, he had learned all of his obstaclesand was beginning to work them at full height. InObedience, heeling on lead was coming alongnicely, he had good fronts on his recalls, and stayswere just fine. I was worried things were goingtoo quickly and that Burk would get bored. Becareful what you worry about!! But that is an-other story!

So I immediately RSVP’d for Burk and me to at-tend our first herding fun day. Margie Clutter ofour agility club was hosting the event. She washaving an instructor come in from St. Louis, MOarea to do the training. Joyce Norris, NorwoodBorder Collies, was that instructor!

As in most cities and towns, the doggie people arepretty close knit group of people. Lots of ownersfrom both the local agility club and the local obe-dience club were at the herding fun day. We areall friends. After Burk earned his breed champi-onship so quickly, I was told by more than one ofthese friends that since he was a conformation dog,he probably would not make it in any of the per-formance venues. My response was, while thatmight be true in other breeds, that is certainly NOTthe case with Poodles!

At herding, the breeds ranged from Border Collies

and Shelties, to Rotties and Standard Schnauzers.And here comes the Standard Poodle!!!

Burk walks in like he owns the place. (Well,doesn’t he?) Joyce is a bit skeptical about the wholething. She is working the BC’s and the Shelties ina larger pen. When she gets to the Standard Poodle,we get different sheep in a small pen. But in fair-ness to Joyce, the sheep in the larger pen needed arest. She was just rotating through different live-stock. And she did want to start the first timers ina smaller pen that gave her more control.

Then there was talk about putting the ducks in thepen, since maybe that would be a better first stepfor the Poodle. (notice that now it had nothing todo with the breed championship, it was about thebreed!) I explained what I believed to be an inher-ent conflict of interest between the retrieving offowl and the herding of fowl. So, the sheep werekept in the pen.

Lots of people had gathered around the pen by nowin order to witness history in the making. Or maybeit was to witness something that the Poodle mightnot be able to do. Well, that would be a first!!Those Sheltie and Border Collie people just don’trealize.

It was my turn in the pen. A long line was put onBurk. I was handed a rake! I know this soundssilly, but I was wondering why Burk was on a longline if I had to rake out the pen first? Joyce ex-plained that I was to use the rake as an extensionof my arm, and that is would be a larger visual cueto the dog. At this point, Burk was about to bustdown the fencing in order to get to the sheep. Sointo the pen we went!!

Burk immediately got all three of the sheep mov-ing in the same direction. I stood in the middle ofthe pen with a rake in my hand. Burk moved intothe sheep at an angle that caused one of the sheepto move away from the other two. Burk went withthe single sheep, turned it around, and moved itback with the other two. I stood in the middle ofthe pen with a rake in my hand. Joyce was telling

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me to switch directions. I stood in the middle of around pen wondering how I was going to switchdirections. Burk was moving the 3 sheep aroundthe pen. Joyce then instructed me to grab the longline and stop Burk. Ah, that I understood!! Burkand I moved out of the pen.

I was exhausted and dizzy from turning around ina circle following Burk. Burk was exhausted fromchasing/working the sheep, but was continuallypulling to get back into the ring. Joyce asked ifshe could work Burk the next time in the ring. Iasked why, and she said that she wanted to see ifBurk could switch directions. Ah, I thought, thedog was supposed to change direction!

Our herding days are scheduled in 1.5 hour ses-sions. Up to 5 handlers sign up for a session. Eachhandler has 2 or 3 times in the ring per session, sowe can bring one, two, or three dogs with us. SoBurk & I took our break while the other dogs tooktheir turn back in the ring. Burk would not evendrink water because he was so focused on that penand those sheep.

On our next turn, Joyce took Burk into the ringwith the sheep. She worked him to the right, andworked him to the left. She stopped him, and thenallowed him to start back up again. I am thinkingthat at least two of the three entities in that ringneed to know what to do. The sheep knew what todo, Joyce knew what to do, and Burk was thriv-ing!

When Joyce and Burk exited the ring, Joyce’s firstcomment was, “He could have passed his herdinginstinct test today!” I was so proud!! And most ofthe naysayers were close enough to hear her com-ments! She went on to say that when she foundout a poodle would be attending the session today,she was quite skeptical. But Burk had done betterthan some Border Collies their first time withsheep. Now she said “some” Border Collies. Sheis a BC person, so I took that as quite a comple-ment!

Cont. from Page 28 It now dawned on me, since Burk has a naturalinstinct for herding, that I now need to figure outthe handling aspect. That is what we have beenworking on since our first time in the ring. Thehandling is HARD!! Don’t let anyone tell you oth-erwise. In obedience, agility, tracking it is just Burkand I. In herding there is a 3rd entity in the ring. Iwill write more about this later, as I am just begin-ning to work through this myself. In the mean-time, I will also be putting together a resource andcompetition article for the next edition of PoodlePapers.

Please feel free to contact me with any comments,thoughts, and helpful hints on herding:[email protected]. Your comments will mostlikely appear in one of my next articles!

OptiGenOptiGen is happy to share the following statswith the Poodle Club of America for Poodlestested for PRA the 4th quarter of 2004 (10/1/04to 12/31/04):

Total Poodles tested: 354Total Toy Poodles tested - 215Pattern A - 132Pattern B - 72Pattern C - 11Total Miniature Poodles tested - 139Pattern A - 99Pattern B - 34Pattern C - 6

If you have questions, please feel free to emailme.Sincerely,Becky IddingsAdministrative Support AssociateOptiGen, LLCCornell Business & Technology Park767 Warren Road, Suite 300Ithaca, NY 14850phone: 607-257-0301fax: 607-257-0353email: [email protected]: www.optigen.com


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DesignerDogs-Breeders

BewareRecently on the CBS early show, there was a seg-ment on “DESIGNER DOGS”. They had 9 differentMixed Breeds of which 8 were Poodle Crosses. Thisproblem needs to be the concern of every breeder.They talked about the premium prices these dogs sellfor to the public, the Hybrid Vigor these dogs carryand lack of genetic problems. I am sure that the gen-eral public will believe all of the sales pitch offeredby those marketing these dogs.

As breeders we need to be very cautious with the saleof our pet puppies. We do not want our breeding tofall in to the hands of people breeding designer dogs.This is a place where AKC limited registration doesnot keep our puppies from being bred. An AKC reg-istration is not a priority to these people. You mayfind they are looking for a Standard Bitch to be bredto their Golden Retriever Stud Dog. If they have alitter of 10 pups sold at $3500. The math is over-whelming. This is a very tempting incentive for Profit.We all know where these dogs are going to end up,when the glamour of the Designer dog fades....PoodleRescue.

Some things we can do keep our stock out of thisweb.1. Consult with your Veterinarian about early spayand neuter of pets. Many vets are doing this proce-dure on very young pups.2. Require references from Vets and groomers onprospective owners. Sale by word of mouth will hope-fully bring quality prospective owners to you thanadvertising in the classifieds.3. Do very diligent investigation of sales to peopleyou do not know. Home investigations can be done.The sale of a dog to an unknown that requires ship-ment may be trouble.4. Education of the public to the wonderful qualitiesof the Poodle.....you want a lab that does not shedand will hunt, why not get a Standard Poodle.5. If you are suspicious of someone contacting you

about a puppy that may end up in this trap, networkyou concerns to other area breeders.

In the 1960’s, Poodles were the most popular breed.With this notoriety came the explosion of “back yardbreeders” peddling Poodles all over the country.....Ittook our breed many years to regain respect, qualityand temperament of our dogs. We must all work to-gether to keep this from happening again

Helen Tomb-Taylor

Just Like Clockwork

Knowing when to breed a bitch in heat is just like clock-

work. Wait until the middle of her three-week heat,

when she is ovulating, and then three or four days later,

conception is most likely to occur. Not so, say the ex-

perts.

The most common problem I see breeders deal with in

reproduction is the timing in getting a bitch pregnant,”

says Frances Smith, D.V.M., Ph.D., a board-certified

small animal reproduction specialist, in Burnsville,

Minn. “Using the old school method of breeding on

certain days, like 10 and 13, isn’t going to give you the

best results. In fact, even when both the dog and bitch

are healthy and you breed at the right time, 15 percent

of the time the mating still won’t result in a litter.”

Robert Hutchison, D.V.M., who specializes in canine

reproduction in North Ridgeville, Ohio, agrees. “Poor

timing is still one of the main causes of a missed breed-

ing,” he says. “Bitches have a three-week heat cycle

on average, but there is a lot of individual variation,

and breeding on only three or four of those days will

result in fertilization. There really is no magic day. I’ve

seen a bitch ovulate on day eight and another one ovu-

late on day 32.”

Tracking Hormone Rates

Progesterone testing is one way breeders can know

when a female dog is ovulating, and thus determine the

ideal time to breed. “Progesterone testing is the single

most important tool we have as breeders,” says Smith,

who breeds Labrador Retrievers.

“You can’t live without progesterone testing,”

Hutchison says. “No two bitches of any breed are the

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same. We recently had a bitch that ovulated on day 32.

We bred her using frozen semen on day 35, and she’s

loaded with puppies. That would not have been pos-

sible without progesterone testing.”

Progesterone is a reproductive hormone that begins to

increase in the bloodstream just prior to ovulation. For

most bitches a progesterone reading of 2.0 nanograms

(one billionth of a gram) indicates a surge in the lutein-

izing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland, which

triggers the release of eggs from the follicles, Hutchison

explains. When progesterone levels reach 5.0 to 10.0

nanograms, a bitch is ovulating.

After ovulation, the released eggs continue to go

through maturation until they are mature two to three

days later. Phyllis Giroux, D.V.M., who concentrates

on veterinary sports medicine and reproduction in her

practice and is a breeder of Labrador Retrievers and

Norwich Terriers in Goldvein, Va., says, “Canines have

multiple ovulating eggs that may not be released at

exactly the same time. Once the maturation process is

completed, the eggs are ready for fertilization. As a re-

sult, the prime time to breed is 48 to 72 hours post ovu-

lation.”

Progesterone kits that chart progesterone levels through

color changes are available to breeders from veterinar-

ians. “It is better to know the quantitative progesterone

level (measured in nanograms), which can be deter-

mined by a commercial laboratory.

Depending on the area of the country, some people

can get progesterone results every day while in other

areas, it may take up to three days. At our clinic, we

have technology that allows us to measure progester-

one in one hour.”

“In cases where it takes longer, breeders must use a

combination of the laboratory test and behavioral

changes to help pinpoint the time,” Smith says. “To

accurately identify the time of ovulation, a series of

progesterone tests are conducted to map the rise of

progesterone levels. Multiple testing becomes even

more critical when chilled semen is being shipped to

the bitch owner in another state or country and when

using frozen semen. Both require the most precise tim-

ing to increase the potential for fertilization.”

The key information breeders gain from progesterone

testing is finding out when a bitch ovulates. This sig-

nificantly increases the chance of a successful breed-

ing. “Once you’ve confirmed ovulation with progest-

erone testing, you also know that a bitch’s due date is

62 to 64 days later,” Smith says.

Hutchison adds, “When you progesterone test for ovu-

lation and use that information to time your breeding

appropriately, you’re also more likely to get a larger

litter size.”

Benefits of Artificial Insemination

Even before a breeder tries to determine ovulation, he

or she must determine the best method of breeding. In

certain situations, several factors can make artificial

insemination (AI) preferable over natural breeding, say

Smith and Hutchison. “For one thing, it may be more

economical to collect and ship semen for AI than to

transport a bitch for breeding,” Smith says. AI also al-

leviates the stress caused by shipping a bitch to the stud

dog. “There’s no question about it, stress will alter a

bitch’s heat cycle,” she says.

For a stud dog “semen can be collected without inter-

rupting a successful show or field career,” Hutchison

says. “It also allows for the semen to be tested prior to

the breeding to make sure it is viable.”

Other reasons to opt for AI include:

• A significant size difference in the breeding pair.

• Older bitches may have changes in the cervix that

interfere with vaginal insemination.

• Time constraints on the part of the breeder or the stud

dog owner.

• Risk of injury.

As for choosing a method for collecting and preserv-

ing sperm, fresh semen can have as good a conception

rate as a natural mating in a dog and bitch with normal

fertility, Smith says. “Fresh dog sperm lives 11 days

and is capable of fertilizing an egg for six of those days.

A breeding with fresh semen will provide a breeder the

most flexibility when it comes to timing, and insemi-

nation can occur before and after ovulation.”

By comparison, fresh chilled semen is viable for 48

hours and frozen semen for only 12 hours. Whenever

possible, Hutchison encourages breeders to use fresh

chilled semen as opposed to shipping a female to a stud

dog. “There’s no reason not to use fresh chilled semen

and AI,” he says. “Its conception rate can rival fresh

semen, and it’s a lot less stressful on the bitch than ship-

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ping.”

“Frozen semen has a very short fertilizing life, so tim-

ing is critical,” Smith says. “Using frozen semen also

requires careful attention to semen thawing as it can

readily be damaged during thawing and preparation for

insemination. Surgical insemination results in the high-

est fertility when using frozen semen.”

Planning a C-Section

The second most common problem — after determin-

ing the ideal time to breed — is losing puppies during

labor, say Smith and Hutchison. “The major reason

breeders lose puppies is that they let bitches labor too

long without getting help,” Smith says.

“Breeders often think that the No. 1 cause of losing

puppies is infection, but it’s actually prolonged labor

and dystocia (difficulty delivering),” Hutchison says.

“Only two things keep a puppy oxygenated in the uterus,

their heartbeat and the oxygen they receive through

uterine blood flow. Oxytocin, a hormone given to

bitches to stimulate contractions, is sometimes given

to aid in whelping; however, when oxytocin adminis-

tration is ill-timed, hypoxia (a deficiency of oxygen)

may develop in puppies. Drugs like oxytocin should

not be given without veterinary consultation.”

Smith believes that a properly timed C-section will re-

sult in the best survival time. “If a bitch is having a

difficult labor, there is no reason to avoid a C-section,”

she says. “Improved anesthesia make this surgery very

safe for the bitch, and it gives puppies the best chance

for survival.”

Signs that indicate a difficult labor and the need for

medical intervention include:

• A bitch’s temperature drops and no signs of labor

begin within 24 hours. Some veterinarians recommend

to start taking the temperature of the bitch two or three

times daily about one week prior to anticipated whelp-

ing. This will help to ensure you do not miss the tem-

perature drop that signals oncoming whelping.

• The bitch strains for longer than an hour in hard labor

without delivering a puppy.

• More than three hours elapse between the births of

puppies.

• Green, black or red discharge can be seen before de-

livery, indicating placental separation.

Breeding Considerations

Breeders know firsthand how much effort goes into

producing a healthy litter of puppies. From choosing

the best type of breeding — whether it’s some form of

AI or natural breeding — to knowing the best time to

breed, breeders make many decisions. A successful

outcome is more likely when a breeder uses the tools,

such as progesterone testing, at his fingertips and knows

what is best for his or her individual bitch. Then you

might say breeding is just like clockwork.

SIDEBARS:

The Perfect Litter

Breeders define a successful litter in many different

ways. Here is a sampling of answers from breeders

queried by Today’s Breeder.

A successful litter is one “that is very uniform in qual-

ity,” says Phyllis Giroux, D.V.M, a Labrador Retriever

breeder in Goldvein, Va. “I like to see a litter in which

all pups of similar body type and size are vigorous and

healthy. When a consistent litter is produced, a breeder

has done a good job matching the genetic qualities of

the parents.”

Betty Claire Peacock, a breeder of Pekingese in Dumas,

Ark., says, “A successful litter is a healthy litter with

good temperament and nice structure.”

“Every breeder has to establish his or her own stan-

dards for a successful litter,” says brace Beagle breeder

Ralph Gillum of Northville, Mich. “For me a success-

ful litter is one that produces at least one pup to keep as

a breeding member of my kennel. It takes a real good

pup to be a keeper. A keeper must maintain or enhance

the performance level of the kennel.”

Getting Ready to Breed

A lot of work goes into getting ready to breed. First,

you study pedigrees and select the best breeding pair.

Next, you make sure the bitch and stud dog are healthy

and ready to breed. Here are some considerations be-

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fore breeding.

Stud Dog Viability

A healthy male dog is crucial for successful breeding.

One way to determine his viability is to have a veteri-

narian perform a male breeding soundness evaluation

(BSE). The one-hour examination ensures the dog’s

fertility, says Frances Smith, D.V.M., Ph.D., a board-

certified reproduction specialist in Burnsville, Minn.

The evaluation includes a complete medical history with

vaccination and veterinary records, and dates and times

of illnesses and injuries. It also includes results of cur-

rent and past brucellosis testing, sperm and semen

evaluations, the number of females bred successfully,

the frequency of ejaculation, and a thorough physical

examination.

Smith, who breeds Labrador Retrievers, says, “It’s a

fallacy that every dog with two testicles produces nor-

mal sperm. If you’re the owner of a stud dog, it’s im-

portant to have your dog’s semen analyzed. It’s also a

good idea to do a fresh chilled ’test run’ and find out

how long your dog’s sperm lives using semen extender.”

“I would not want to waste a heat on sperm that does

not have a chance of success,” she says. “If I were go-

ing to breed to a dog using frozen sperm, the first ques-

tion I would ask the stud dog’s owner would be if there

has ever been a puppy conceived using frozen semen

from this dog.”

“Some sperm is not worth freezing,” she continues. “In

general, the younger the dog is at the time that the se-

men is frozen, the better the chance the sperm will be

viable even if used years later. If the sperm is collected

later in the dog’s life, even if it looks good, the fertility

will be different.”

Healthy Bitches

Being sure your brood bitch is healthy is paramount to

producing healthy litters. “To do the most thorough job

of testing prior to breeding, a complete chemistry panel

should be performed on the bitch,” Smith says. “By

checking for normal liver and kidney function as well

as normal protein levels, you will have a better idea as

to whether she is physically and nutritionally ready to

whelp a litter of puppies. Checking for heartworm and

parasites goes without saying.”

Brucellosis testing is also important, Smith says. “Con-

trary to popular opinion, brucellosis (a condition caus-

ing abortion in the last two weeks of gestation or fail-

ure to conceive) can be spread both orally and

venereally. It can be in the sperm, and if it is, it does

not matter if the breeding is done by AI, the bacteria

can survive.”

"Reprinted with permission from Purina ProClub , Nestle Purina PetCare."

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sent in from Stan Hoffman

If I didn't have dogs I could walk around safely barefoot in the dark.

All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars wouldbe free of dog hair.

When the doorbell rang, it wouldn't sound like the SPCAkennels.

When the doorbell rang, I could get to the door with-out wading thru four or five dog bodies who beat methere.

I could sit how I wanted to on the couch without takinginto consideration where several fur bodies would needto get.

I would not have strange presents under my tree....likedog bones, stuffed animals and have to answer to peoplewhy I wrap them up.

I would not be on a first name basis with a vet.

Most used words in my vocabulary would not be: potty,outside, sit, down, come, no, and leave him/her ALONE.

My house would not be cordoned off into zones withbaby gates.

My purse would not contain things like poop pick upbags and dog treats.

I would no longer have to spell the world B-A-L-L andC-O-O-K-I-E.

I would not buy weird things to stuff into "kongs", orhave to explain why I'm buying them, or what a "kong"

I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house asoutside.

I would not look strangely at people who think havingtheir ONE dog ties them down too much.


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This is an excerpt from a note that ev-ery breeder wants to receive. The nameshave been changed and the breeder isanonymous.Dear Jane: I want you to know what the Miniature Poodle webought from you has done for this household. We callDewey. My Son, Andy, has taken a very keen interestin the world of dog shows. Andy has gone to trainingClasses and the first few dog shows with me. He is somuch help and we are learning together. He also hasmade a special a point to spends time watching theJuniors in the ring.

Well, we made the leap, we got Andy’s JS # fromAKC. Andy has shown in a few shows now and youwould not believe the change. His grades are so good,he is pulling a 95 average in school. Which is out-standing for him and a big change from last year. Hiswhole attitude has changed since he started showingin Juniors. He actually told me the other evening onthe way to training class, “when he is in the ring, hefeels all grown up and he feels he is as smart as every-one else.” When Andy was 1 month old, he devel-oped Spinal Meningitis, as a result he has been some-what developmentally slow. Although still in regularclasses at school, he must work extra hard to keep upwith the other children and this seemed to affect hisself-confidence. Seeing him doing so well in schooland happy is doing our hearts good. We hope to gethim his own dog to show in Juniors soon. We are notsure what breed it will be, But we will spend timestudying the breed standard, watching at ring side andasking questions just like we did before purchasingDewey from you.

It is amazing what one beautiful little poodle hasbrought to our lives, thanks again sooooo much.

Anonymous

Present & ScienceFiction-Sounding

FutureBy

The Poodle Epilepsy Project at Florida State Uni-

versity

We were asked to summarize if anything was new in

epilepsy research. First, we will summarize the work

of the Poodle Epilepsy Project and then we will share

some Sci-Fi sounding work that is being done on hu-

man epilepsy.

The Poodle Epilepsy Project is continuing its long-

term search to find the gene (or genes) that contrib-

utes to epilepsy in Poodles. Although we have no new

findings to report at this time, we are delighted by the

very recent participation of some breeders whose

bloodlines were not included in our earlier analyses.

These wonderful breeders have provided us with de-

tailed litter record information on their bloodlines in

which seizures have occurred. We also want to em-

phasize that we regularly enroll new Poodles of all

three varieties in our study. So it is never too late to

help us reach our goal of finding epilepsy genes. The

primary data that we need on Poodles with seizures

includes: 1) description of the Poodle’s seizures and

age at first seizure, 2) description of any medical prob-

lem that may have preceded the first seizure, 3) a small

blood sample from the Poodle, and 4) any available

information on close relatives. As always, all data we

collect is kept strictly confidential. Analysis of DNA

from Poodles in our study is ongoing, and we will re-

port any significant findings as soon as we have any.

In early December, I (Barbara Licht) attended the

American Epilepsy Society conference where I pre-

sented some work I had done with human epilepsy

patients. My work examined the temporal relationship

between patients’ mood and their seizures. (Occasion-

ally, I actually do research that is more typical of a

psychologist.☺) Attending the conference also pro-

vided the opportunity to learn about the most up-to-cont. on page 35

I would not have to answer the question why do I have somany dogs from people who will never have the joy intheir life of having this many wonderful souls love themunconditionally and consider them the MOST importantthing in the whole wide world all the time.

“Unknown”


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date research on the treatment of human epilepsy. Al-

though there were many interesting findings, by far

the most amazing research was on “intelligent elec-

tronic seizure-prediction systems.” In honesty, I don’t

think that this research will be relevant to the treat-

ment of canine seizures for decades to come, but I

found the research so fascinating that I wanted to share

it with you.

This research involves the development of “intelligent”

systems that predict seizures minutes or even hours

prior to their occurrence. These systems employ

electroencephalograms (EEGs) that measure brain

waves from electrodes that are implanted deep into a

patient’s brain. (As you can imagine, patients will only

agree to have electrodes implanted into their brains if

their seizures are so poorly controlled with conven-

tional medication treatment that they are considering

more invasive procedures to control their seizures.)

This new research has shown that, contrary to what

was previously believed, seizures do not come on all

of a sudden. Rather, changes appear to be occurring

deep in the brain for several hours prior to an actual

seizure. “Intelligent seizure-prediction systems” are

being developed out of this research that can predict

when seizures are likely to occur for a particular pa-

tient long before the patient knows that a seizure is

going to occur. The ultimate long-term goal of this

research is to develop systems that can predict seizures

in advance and then deliver electrical stimulation to

the brain to avert the seizure in the same way that heart

pacemakers can respond to changes in the patient’s

heart that signal danger. It may also be possible for

these systems to deliver medication directly to the part

of the brain where the seizures begin, which hopefully,

would make treatment more effective with fewer sys-

temic side effects. Of course, much work needs to be

done before these “intelligent” systems can be imple-

mented. But I anticipate that we will see this done on

human epilepsy patients in the next several years. Be-

cause EEGs have been used with dogs only occasion-

ally, I do not see this as a feasible treatment for them

anytime soon. But I do expect that more veterinary

neurologists will start using EEGs, particularly as good

portable systems are being developed.

The Poodle Epilepsy Project hopes that this New

Year brings good health and happiness to your

human and canine families!

For questions or comments, or to enter a Poodle

into our study, please contact:

Barbara G. Licht, Ph.D., Department of Psychol-

ogy, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

32306-1270; Phone: 850-644-6272; Fax: 850-644-

7739; email: [email protected]

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For a second year, the AKC National Agility Champi-onship and the AKC National Obedience Invitationalare being held concurrently and at the same venue.There are 750 dog/handler teams competing in Agilityand 140 in Obedience, which brings the total combinedentry for all three events to 3,341. The AKC NationalAgility Championship will be televised on AnimalPlanet at 8 p.m. (EST) on February 8, 2005.

In addition to the competitions, the event features ex-citing activities for fanciers and families, includingAKC Meet The Breeds where fanciers from 141 AKCNational Breed Clubs will share their knowledge andlove of their chosen breed with informative displaysand canine representatives.

The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884,maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in theworld. Its rules and regulations govern more than 16,000canine competitions each year.The Iams Company ,founded in 1946, is committed to enhancing the wellbeing of dogs and cats by providing world-class qual-ity foods and pet care products.

Animal Planet , available in over 86 million homesnationwide, is the only television network dedicatedexclusively to the connection between humans and ani-mals. The network’s original programming brings to-gether people of all ages by tapping into a fundamentalfascination with animals and providing an entertainingmix of programming.

Media Contacts:Kurt Iverson, The Iams Company, (937) 264-7436Daisy Okas, American Kennel Club, (212) 696-8342Erin Kretzschmar, Fleishman Hillard Inc., (816) 512-2281

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