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ATTENTION DELEGATESNOTICE OF MEETINGThe next meeting of the Delegates will be held

at the Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando FL onFriday,December 14, 2018, beginning no earlierthan 10:00 a.m. It will follow the Delegates Forumwhich will begin at 9:00 a.m.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONLowchen Club of AmericaGrand Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of Amer-ica

DELEGATES CREDENTIALS Richard. L. Austin, Oreana, IL, Sandemac

Kennel Club Alex Maranon, Griffith, IN, Skokie Valley

Kennel Club Pamela Rhyner, Corpus Christi, TX, Corpus

Christi Kennel Club Dr. Dawn Schroeder, Sun City, AZ, Scottsdale

Dog Fanciers AssociationDr. Robert D. Smith, Richmond, VA, Virginia

Kennel ClubCathy Sumeracki, New River, AZ, Border

Collie Society of America

OCTOBER 2018AKC GAZETTE 1

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8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617260 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center..............................................................(919) 233-9767New York, NY Office ...................................................................................(212) 696-8200Fax .............................................................................................................(212) 696-8299Website..........................................................................................................www.akc.org

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTSJAY WAKS

Senior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

ALEXANDRA ALESKOVSKYExecutive Vice President &

Chief Growth Officer

THERESA CHINSenior Vice PresidentPlanning & Operations

AIDEN COLIESenior Vice President

Technology

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

MARK DUNNSenior Vice President

Registration &Customer Development

KEITH FRAZIERBusiness Support

Services/NC Facility Ops

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

DOUG LJUNGRENSports & Events

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

ELIZABETH SOROTAMarketing

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDSAPPEALS TRIAL BOARD

RALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIRMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMCHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALLBERNARD SCHWARTZ

BETTY-ANNE STENMARKJAMES WHITE

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSTHERESA DOWELL, ESQ.BARBARA PENNY, ESQ.LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ.DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ.

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2018JAMES R. DOK

DR. J. CHARLES GARVINRONALD H. MENAKER

CLASS OF 2019DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. THOMAS M. DAVIES

ANN WALLIN

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promotingthe sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog as afamily companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of alldog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN • DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN

MISSION STATEMENT®

8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617101 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10178

Raleigh, NC Customer Call Center..............................................................(919) 233-9767New York, NY Office ...................................................................................(212) 696-8200Fax .............................................................................................................(212) 696-8299Website..........................................................................................................www.akc.org

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

VICE PRESIDENTS

DENNIS B. SPRUNGPresident

Chief Executive Officer

GINA M. DINARDOExecutive Secretary

JOSEPH V. BAFFUTO, JR.Chief Financial Officer

TRIAL BOARDS

APPEALS TRIAL BOARDRALPH DEL DEO, ESQ., CHAIRMARTHA FELTENSTEIN, ESQ.BARBARA W. MIENER, ESQ.

TRIAL BOARD MEMBERSDR. KLAUS ANSELMCHARLES FOLEYROGER HARTINGERMEDORA HARPERDR. ROBERT MYALL

BETTY-ANNE STENMARK

TRIAL BOARD CHAIRSTHERESA DOWELL, ESQ.BARBARA PENNY, ESQ.LAURIE RAYMOND, ESQ.DANIEL SMYTH, ESQ.

PERFORMANCE TRIAL BOARDDAVID HOPKINS, ESQ., CHAIR

TIM CARWILE, ESQ.JOHN RUSSELLALTERNATESMIKE NECAISEBILL TEAGUE

CLASS OF 2019DR. CARMEN L. BATTAGLIADR. THOMAS M. DAVIESRONALD H. MENAKER

CLASS OF 2020PATRICIA M. CRUZWILLIAM J. FEENEY

KAROLYNNE M. MCATEER

CLASS OF 2021RITA J. BIDDLE

DOMINIC P. CAROTATHOMAS POWERS

HARVEY M. WOODING

CLASS OF 2022CHRISTOPHER L. SWEETWOOD

HAROLD “RED” TATRO III ANN WALLIN

DENNIS B. SPRUNG, Ex Officio

MISSION STATEMENT The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding theintegrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding fortype and function.

Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the pure bred dog as afamily companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of alldog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRONALD H. MENAKER, CHAIRMAN • DR. THOMAS M. DAVIES, VICE CHAIRMAN

MARK DUNNExecutive Vice President

KIRSTEN BAHLKEVice President

Purebred Consumer Demand

BRANDI HUNTERPublic Relations &Communications

TIM THOMASJudging Operations

JAY WAKSSenior ExecutiveVice President &General Counsel

KEITH FRAZIERExecutive Vice PresidentBusiness Support Services

CYNTHIA BEAGLESAssistant General Counsel

HEATHER MCMANUSDeputy General Counsel

PAULA SPECTORCorporate Services

DOUG LJUNGRENExecutive Vice President

Sports & Events

SHEILA GOFFEGovernment Relations

MARI-BETH O’NEILLSport Services

DAPHNA STRAUSBusiness Development

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NOTICEAs a result of an Event Committee determina-

tion the following individual stands suspended ofAKC privileges. It should be noted that this deter-mination may still be appealed and may bereversed. Upon expiration of the appeal process,an appropriate notice describing the status of theindividual’s suspension, if any, will appear in thiscolumn:

Ms. Denise Riley (Nowata, OK)

NOTICEMr. Austin Bethea (Tallahassee, FL) Action was

taken by the Westchester Retriever Club for con-duct at its July 21, 2018 event. Mr. Bethea wascharged with improper treatment in connectionwith an event by an individual. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a three-month sus-pension from all AKC privileges and a $300 fine.(Labrador Retriever)

NOTICEMs. Maureen Kolasa (Tucker, GA) Action was

taken by the German Shorthaired Pointer Club ofAmerica for conduct at its August 26, 2018 event.Ms. Kolasa was charged with improper treatmentin connection with an event by an individual. TheStaff Event Committee reviewed the EventCommittee’s report and set the penalty at a three-month suspension from all AKC privileges and a$300 fine. (Flat-Coated Retriever, GoldenRetriever)

NOTICEMs. Crystal Krysztofik (Rochester, VT) Action

was taken by the Newtown Kennel Club for con-duct at its August 25, 2018 event. Ms. Krysztofikwas charged with improper treatment in connec-tion with an event and inappropriate, abusive orfoul language. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the Event Committee’s report and setthe penalty at a three-month suspension from allAKC privileges and a $500 fine. (Chesapeake BayRetriever)

NOTICEMs. Julie Wilkinson (Boiling Springs, SC) Action

was taken by the Greenville Kennel Club for con-duct at its July 27, 2018 event. Ms. Wilkinson wascharged with improper treatment in connectionwith an event by an individual. The Staff EventCommittee reviewed the Event Committee’sreport and set the penalty at a reprimand and a$100 fine. (Rhodesian Ridgeback)

NOTICEREPRIMANDS AND FINESNotification of reprimands and/or finesimposed on clubs for late submission of appli-cations.

Chapter 2, Section 4 & 9.

Bay Colony Dachshund Club........................$90East Bay Dachshund Club, Inc. ....................$90Kennel Club of Philadelphia, Inc.................$80Lower Susquehanna Irish Setter Club .........$60Puget Sound Shih Tzu Fanciers ...................$60


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Saw Mill River Kennel Club, Inc...................$60Southern Michigan Weimaraner Club.......$ 70

Notification of reprimands and fines imposedon clubs for late submission of judges panel.Chapter 4, Section 1.

Big Apple Sporting Society .........................$140Great Pyrenees Club of MetropolitanMilwaukee ......................................................$60Kennel Club of Salina ...................................$90Land O'Lincoln Golden Retriever Club........................................................................$60Norwegian Elkhound Club of GreaterHouston .........................................................$70Sierra Gold Boston Terrier Club..................$60Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club, Inc..............$80Tri-Valley Working Dog Club of Pinon Hills$60Washington Poodle Club, Inc.....................$120Wolverine German Shepherd Dog Club ofWest Michigan .............................................$100

Notification of reprimands and fines imposedon clubs for failure to enforce AKC rules &regulations, specifically, cancelling an eventafter closing for low entries, Rules Applying toDog Shows Chapter 9, Section 10.

Augusta German Shepherd Dog Club......................................................................$250

Notification of reprimands and fines imposedon clubs for publishing their premium listprior to AKC approval of the event/judging

panel, Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter4, Section 1.

Wolverine German Shepherd Dog Club ofWest Michigan ..................................Reprimand

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 3, Section 13 – Dog Show

Classification The AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 3, Section 13, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and amended by Staff. This will bevoted on at the December 14, 2018 DelegatesMeeting. CHAPTER 3SECTION 13: A Club that provides Winners

Classes shall also provide Competition for Bestof Breed or for Best of Variety in those breedsfor which varieties are provided in this chap-ter. The awards in this competition shall beBest of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed.

The following categories of dogs may beentered in this competition:

Dogs that are Champions of Record.Dogs which according to their owners’

records have completed the requirements fora championship but whose championships areunconfirmed. The showing of dogs whosechampionships are unconfirmed is limited toa period of 90 days from the date of showwhere a dog completed the requirements for a


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championship according to the owners’records.

Grand Championship points may also beawarded to Best of Breed or Best of Variety ofBreed, Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breedor Best of Variety of Breed, Select Dog andSelect Bitch.

In addition, the Winners Dog and WinnersBitch together with any undefeated dogs thathave competed at the show only in additionalnon-regular classes shall compete for Best ofBreed or Best of Variety of Breed.

Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and non-regu-lar class winners that are not conformationChampions, are not eligible for GrandChampionship points.

If the Winners Dog or Winners Bitch isawarded Best of Breed or Best of Variety ofBreed, it shall be automatically awarded Bestof Winners; otherwise, the Winners Dog andWinners Bitch shall be judged together forBest of Winners following the judging of Bestof Breed or Best of Variety of Breed. If theWinners Dog or Winners Bitch was defeated ina non-regular class, it must compete for Bestof Winners, but may not be considered forBest of Breed or Best of Opposite Sex. Thedog awarded the Best of Winners shall becredited with the number of points calculatedfor Winners Dog or Winners Bitch, whicheveris greater. In the event that Winners isawarded in only one sex, or only one Winnersis present in the ring at the time of awards,there shall be no Best of Winners award.

After Best of Breed or Best of Variety ofBreed and Best of Winners have beenawarded, the judge shall select Best ofOpposite Sex to Best of Breed or Best ofVariety of Breed.

Eligible for this award are:Dogs of opposite sex to Best of Breed or Best

of Variety of Breed that have been entered forBest of Breed competition. The dog awardedWinners of the opposite sex to the Best ofBreed or Best of Variety of Breed.

Any undefeated dogs of the opposite sex toBest of Breed or Best of Variety of Breed whichhave competed at the show only in additionalnon-regular classes.

A dog that has been defeated in any regularclass or non-regular class for single dog entriesin its breed or variety at the show is ineligibleto compete for Best of Breed or Variety.

A dog that has been defeated by a dog of itsown sex in any regular or non-regular class forsingle dog entries in its breed or variety at theshow is ineligible to compete for Best ofOpposite Sex to Best of Breed or Variety.

After Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breedor Best of Variety of Breed has been awarded,the judge may choose Select Dog and SelectBitch.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 5, Section 2 – Ribbons, Prizes

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amendment to CHAPTER 5, Section 2, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 5SECTION 2: Each ribbon or rosette, except

those used at sanctioned matches, shall be atleast 2 inches wide, and approximately 8inches long; and bear on its face a facsimile ofthe seal of The American Kennel Club, thename of the prize, and the name of the show-giving club with numerals of year, date ofshow, and name of city or town where show isgiven. Except ribbons or rosettes used for reg-ular and non-regular class placements are notrequired to bear the date of the show andlocation of the show on the face, at the optionof the club.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 7, Section 1 – JudgesThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 7, Section 1, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and Staff. This will be voted on atthe December 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 7SECTION 1: Any reputable person who is in

good standing with The American KennelClub may apply for approval to judge any AKCrecognized breed or breeds of purebred dogs,

which in his or her opinion he or she is quali-fied by training and experience to pass upon,with the following exceptions:

Persons connected with any publication inthe capacity of solicitor for kennel advertise-ments, persons connected with dog food, dogremedy or kennel supply companies in thecapacity of solicitor or salesman, persons whobuy, sell and in any way trade in or traffic indogs as a means of livelihood in whole or inpart, professional show superintendents andtheir employees, and persons who show dogsfor others will not be approved if still engagedin such activities.

No Judge may accept an assignment nor offi-ciate at any event where a member of his orher household is involved to the extent thatthere might exist an actual conflict of interestor the reasonable appearance of a conflict ofinterest.Eligibility is expanded upon in the Occupational

Eligibility Addendum and in the Rules, Policies andGuidelines for Conformation Dog Show Judges.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 9, Section 2 – Superintendents

and Show SecretariesThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 9, Section 2, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.


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CHAPTER 9SECTION 2: Any qualified person may make

application to The American Kennel Club forapproval to act as Show Secretary of a dogshow.

There is no limit on the number of SpecialtyShows for which an individual may beapproved Show Secretary. An individual willbe approved as Show Secretary for the show orshows of only one group or one all-breed clubin a calendar year. An individual must hold alicense from The American Kennel Club asSuperintendent in order to be approved asSuperintendent for more than one group orone all-breed club in a calendar year.



amendment to CHAPTER 9, Section 4, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, based on a pro-posal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 9SECTION 4: As part of their duties, the

Superintendent or Show Secretary shall haveon hand at every show the various officialAmerican Kennel Club forms relating to thatevent.



amendment to CHAPTER 9, Section 12, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 9SECTION 12: Any reputable person or

superintending organization in good standingwith The American Kennel Club may apply fora license to act as Superintendent of a dogshow. This application must be made on aform which will be supplied by The AmericanKennel Club upon request. When the applica-tion is received, the Board of Directors shalldetermine whether the applicant is reasonablyqualified by training and experience to act asSuperintendent of a dog show and whether alicense shall be issued to said applicant.

The fee for being granted a yearly license tobe a Superintendent and the fee for renewalof said license each year shall be determinedby the Board of Directors of The AmericanKennel Club. The fee for being granted alicense to superintend one show and/or onefield trial only shall be determined in likemanner.

No yearly license will be issued to any personor superintending organization until havingsuperintended at least three dog shows.


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No annual superintendent shall be granted alicense to be a judge.

A Superintendent, an individual licensed tosuperintend events as an employee of theSuperintendent, any other employee of theSuperintendent, any individual with an owner-ship interest in a superintending organization,or any person residing in the same householdas any of the foregoing, shall not exhibit or actas agent or handler at any show held thirtydays before or after a show which theSuperintendent has been approved to serviceby The American Kennel Club.

For the purpose of this section, the employ-ees of a Superintendent would include onlythose individuals who represent theSuperintendent or superintending organiza-tion at dog shows.

Dogs owned wholly or in part by aSuperintendent, an individual licensed tosuperintend events as an employee of theSuperintendent, any other employee of thesuperintendent, any individual with an owner-ship interest in a superintending organization,or any person residing in the same householdas any of the foregoing, shall be ineligible tobe entered at any show held thirty days beforeor after a show which the Superintendent hasbeen approved to manage by The AmericanKennel Club.

Any person acting in the capacity ofSuperintendent (or Show Secretary wherethere is no Superintendent) must abide by theeligibility requirements described in Chapter

11, Section 12 of these Rules.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 10, Section 8 – Duties and

Responsibilities of Show VeterinariansThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 10, Section 8, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 10SECTION 8:The official Veterinarian shall abide by the

eligibility requirements described in Chapter11, Section 12 of these Rules.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 11, Section 1 – Dog Show Entries,

Conditions of Dogs Affecting Eligibility The AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 1, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 1 (Foreign Dog):No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or

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organization whose pedigrees are acceptablefor AKC registration. A dog with an AKC lim-ited Registration shall be ineligible to beexhibited in a breed competition in a licensedor member dog show.

An unregistered dog with an acceptable for-eign registration that is individually registeredwith a foreign registry organization whosepedigrees are acceptable for AKC registrationmay, without special AKC approval, be exhib-ited in licensed or member dog shows that areheld not later than 30 days after the date ofthe first licensed or member dog show inwhich the dog was exhibited, but only pro-vided that the individual foreign registrationand name of the country of birth, are shownon the entry form; and provided further thatthe same name (which in the case of a foreign-registered dog must be the name on the for-eign registrations) is used for the dog eachtime.

Foreign dogs not individually registered withThe American Kennel Club when first exhib-ited in a licensed or member dog show shallnot be eligible to be exhibited in any licensedor member dog show that is held more than30 days after the date of the first licensed ormember dog show in which it was exhibited,unless the dog’s individual AKC registrationnumber is shown on the entry form, or unlessthe owner has received from The AmericanKennel Club an extension notice in writingauthorizing further entries of the dog for a

specified time with its individual foreign regis-tration number. No such extension will begranted unless the owner can clearly demon-strate, in a letter addressed to the ShowRecords Department of The American KennelClub requesting such extension, that the delayin registration is due to circumstances forwhich he is not responsible.

Such extension notice will be void upon reg-istration of the dog or upon expiration of theperiod for which the extension has beengranted if that occurs earlier, but upon appli-cation further extensions may be granted.

Additionally, any unregistered dog with anacceptable foreign registration must be eligi-ble for the individual class in which it isentered as outlined in Chapter 3 of the RulesApplying to Dog Shows.



amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 1, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and Staff. This will be voted on atthe December 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 1 (Stud Book):No dog shall be exhibited in a licensed or

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ally registered with the American Kennel Club,or individually registered with a foreign reg-istry organization whose pedigrees are accept-able for AKC registration. A dog with an AKClimited Registration shall be ineligible to beexhibited in a breed competition in a licensedor member dog show. (The remainder of the sec-tion is unchanged.)



amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 8, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 8:A dog which is blind, deaf, castrated, spayed,

or which has been changed in appearance byartificial means except as specified in the stan-dard for its breed, or a male which does nothave two normal testicles normally located inthe scrotum, may not compete at any showand will be disqualified except that a castratedmale may be entered as Stud Dog in the StudDog Class and a spayed bitch may be enteredas Brood Bitch in the Brood Bitch Class. A dogwill not be considered to have been changedby artificial means because of removal of dew-claws or docking of tail if it is of a breed in

which such removal or docking is a regularlyapproved practice which is not contrary to thestandard. Neutered dogs and spayed bitcheswould be allowed to compete in VeteransClasses only at independent specialties and/orthose all-breed shows which do not offer anycompetitive classes beyond Best of Breed.

When a judge finds any of these conditionsin any dog he is judging, he shall disqualify thedog marking his book “Disqualified” and stat-ing the reason. He shall not obtain the opin-ion of the show veterinarian.

When a dog has been disqualified at a showas being blind, deaf, castrated, spayed orchanged in appearance by artificial meansexcept as specified in the standard for itsbreed, any awards taken by such dog at thatshow shall be canceled by The AmericanKennel Club and the dog may not again com-pete unless and until, following application bythe owner to The American Kennel Club, thatowner has received official notification fromThe American Kennel Club that the dog’sshow eligibility has been reinstated.

When a dog has been disqualified under thestandard for its breed, or when a male hasbeen disqualified as not having two normaltesticles normally located in the scrotum onthree separate occasions, by three differentjudges, such dog may not again be shown.When a dog has been so disqualified at a show,any awards taken by the dog at that show shallbe canceled by The American Kennel Club.

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finds that a dog is ineligible to compete underthis section, the dog should be excused, butnot disqualified. A dog may only be disquali-fied in a sweepstakes or futurity under the pro-visions of Chapter 11, Section 8-A.

A dog is considered changed in appearanceby artificial means if it has been subjected toany type of procedure, substance or drugs thathave the effect of obscuring, disguising oreliminating any congenital or hereditaryabnormality or any undesirable characteristic,or that does anything to improve a dog’s natu-ral appearance, temperament, bite or gait.

Even procedures, substances and drugswhich are absolutely necessary to the healthand comfort of a dog shall disqualify that dogfrom competition if the former has the inci-dental effect of changing or even improvingthe dog’s appearance, temperament, bite orgait.

There may be cases in which a veterinarianhas prescribed some drug as being necessaryfor the health of a dog. In such cases, the vet-erinarian’s advice should be followed, but thedog should be withheld from competition indog shows until all possible effects of the drughave worn off. (The remainder of the section isunchanged.)

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 11, Section 8-A – Dog Show

Entries, Conditions of Dogs AffectingEligibility

The AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 11, Section 8-A, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 8-A (DQ Changes):A dog that in the opinion of the judge men-

aces or threatens or exhibits any sign that itmay not be safely approached by the judge orexamined by the judge in the normal mannershall be excused from ring. When the judgeexcuses the dog, he/she shall mark the dog“Excused,” stating the reason in the judge’sbook. A dog so excused shall not be countedas having competed. A dog recorded as“Excused for threatening or menacing” by ajudge on three occasions will be administra-tively disqualified by The American KennelClub.

A dog that in the opinion of the judgeattacks any person or dog in the ring shall bedisqualified. When the judge disqualifies thedog, he/she shall mark the dog “Disqualified,”stating the reason in the judge’s book.

When a dog has been disqualified under thisSection, any awards at that show shall be can-celed by The American Kennel Club, and thedog may not again complete unless and until,following application by the owner to TheAmerican Kennel Club, the owner hasreceived official notification from TheAmerican Kennel Club that the dog’s show eli-


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gibility has been reinstated. Any dog, that inthe opinion of the Event Committee attacks aperson or dog at an AKC event resulting in aninjury and is believed by that EventCommittee to present a hazard to persons orother dogs, shall be disqualified by the EventCommittee pursuant to the section, a reportshall be filed with the Executive Secretary ofThe American Kennel Club. The disqualifieddog may not again compete at any AKC eventnor be on the grounds of an AKC event unlessand until, following application for reinstate-ment by the owner to The American KennelClub, the owner receives official notificationin writing from the AKC that the dog’s eligibil-ity has been reinstated.

A dog that is disqualified for attacking musthave, at the time of the infraction, a perma-nent identification if the dog is ever to be eli-gible for a reinstatement. Permanent identifi-cation includes, but is not limited to,microchip; tattoo; or some distinguishing,unalterable unique body feature.

A photo of the dog must be taken in thering.

If the dog cannot be permanently identifiedfor any reason, including but not limited to,the fact the dog is not microchipped nor tat-tooed; has no distinguishing, unalterableunique body feature; an appropriate scanneris unavailable; the dog is unapproachable; etc.the judge shall mark his/her book: “DQ’d forattacking; cannot be identified.” If theexhibitor states that the dog is microchipped,

and there is no functioning scanner on theshow grounds, the owner must supply docu-mentation proving that the microchip waspresent in the dog at the time of the infractionin order to be eligible for reinstatement. Themicrochip number, the name of the provider,the date of insertion, and the dog's registra-tion number must be sent to the ExecutiveSecretary of the AKC within 5 days of theevent.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 11, Section 8-A – Dog Show

Entries, Conditions of Dogs AffectingEligibility

This amendment to CHAPTER 11, Section8-A, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows, wasbrought forward by the Delegate Dog ShowCommittee. It was unanimously disapprovedby the AKC Board. The Dog Show RulesCommittee is requesting this go forward to theDelegates for a vote as per the AKC Bylaws.This will be voted on at the December 14,2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 11SECTION 8-A (Reinstatement):The existing section does not change as this is just

an addition to the section.Reinstatement will be conducted by a com-

mittee of three qualified individuals at anappropriate date and location. No reinstate-ment procedure will take place on thegrounds of, or in any building, hotel, or venue


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connected to a show or event.Proper identification and proof of current

rabies vaccination of the dog at the time ofreinstatement are required.

The name, AKC number and owner’s con-tact information of the disqualified dog shallbe communicated to the ShowSuperintendents, Event Secretaries who shallalso be notified of same if and when such dogis reinstated.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 14, Section 5 – Measuring,

Weighing and Color Determinations whenFactors of Disqualification in Breed Standardsor Eligibility Under Conditions of a Class orDivision of a Class Cancellations of Awards

The AKC Board has endorsed the followingamendment to CHAPTER 14, Section 5, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee. This will be voted on at theDecember 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 14SECTION 5:Event Committees shall be responsible for

providing suitable equipment for determiningeligibility with respect to height and weight atevery show. Event Committees may delegatethis responsibility to the superintendents orshow secretary. All-breed shows shall berequired to have one set of complete wickets(2 sets for shows with entries of 1,000 or more)

and one digital scale with appropriate plat-form and calibrated weight. Specialty andGroup shows shall have one set of wicketsappropriate for those breeds and one accuratedigital scale with appropriate platform and cal-ibrated weight, if applicable.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RULESAPPLYING TO DOG SHOWSCHAPTER 16, Section 1 – ChampionshipsThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendment to CHAPTER 16, Section 1, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows, based on aproposal by Staff, Delegate All-Breed Club,Dog Show Rules and Parent Club Committeerecommendation, reviewed at the JuneDelegate’s Meeting. This will be voted on atthe December 14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.CHAPTER 16SECTION 1:Championship points will be recorded for

Winners Dog and Winners Bitch, for eachbreed or variety listed in Chapter 3, Section 1,at licensed or member dog shows approved byThe American Kennel Club, provided the cer-tification of the Secretary as described inChapter 6, Section 1, has been printed in thepremium list for the show.

Championship points will be recordedaccording to the number of eligible dogs com-peting in the regular classes of each sex ineach breed or variety, and according to theSchedule of Points established by the Board ofDirectors.


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If the dog designated Winners Dog orWinners Bitch is also awarded Best of Breed orVariety, the dogs of both sexes that have beenentered for Best of Breed or Variety competi-tion and that have been defeated in such com-petition, shall be counted in addition to thedogs that competed in the regular classes forits sex in calculating championship points.

If the dog designated Winners Dog orWinners Bitch is also awarded Best ofOpposite Sex to Best of Breed or Variety, thedogs of its own sex that have been entered forBest of Breed or Variety competition and thathave been defeated in competition for Best ofOpposite Sex shall be counted in addition tothe dogs that competed in the regular classesfor its sex in calculating championship points.

The dog awarded the Best of Winners shallbe credited with the number of points calcu-lated for Winners Dog or Winners Bitch,whichever is greater. If no points are creditedto the dog awarded Best of Winners, the regu-lar class dogs of both sexes shall be counted incalculating championship points. A maximumof one championship point can be awardedwhen combining sexes for the Best of Winnerspoint calculation.

Each AKC Breed Parent Specialty Club shallhave one designated Parent Club NationalSpecialty show per year. All others shall betermed a Parent Club Specialty show.

Unless the Parent Club, in its Application tothe AKC to hold its National Specialty, choosesto exclude the following award: At the

National Specialty the dog designated ReserveWinners Dog and the bitch designatedReserve Winners Bitch will be awarded athree-point major, provided that the numberof dogs competing in the regular classes of theReserve Winner’s sex totals at least twice thenumber required for a five point major, in theregion in which the event is held.

No major for Reserve Winners shall be givenbased upon an award of Best of Winners. Incounting the number of eligible dogs in com-petition, a dog that is disqualified, or that isdismissed, excused or ordered from the ringby the judge, or from which all awards arewithheld, shall not be included.

In counting the number of eligible dogs incompetition, a dog that is disqualified, or thatis dismissed, excused or ordered from the ringby the judge, or from which all awards arewithheld, shall not be included.PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FIELD TRIALRULES AND STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR POINT-ING BREEDSCHAPTER 14, Sections 12, 12A, 13, 13A and

11AThe AKC Board has endorsed the following

amendments to CHAPTER 14, Sections 12,12A, 13, 13A and 11A, of the Field Trial Rulesand Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds,based on a proposal by the American BrittanyClub. This will be voted on at the December14, 2018 Delegates Meeting.

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SECTION 12:A National Open Gun Dog Championship

stake for Brittanys shall be for dogs over 6months of age, which by reason of wins previ-ously made in Gun Dog stakes qualify underspecial rules approved by the Board ofDirectors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated ahorseback stake. The winner of such stakeshall become a Field Champion of Record ifregistered in The American Kennel Club StudBook, and shall be entitled to be designated

“National Brittany Open Gun Dog FieldChampion of 20__.” (NGDC)

CHAPTER 14SECTION 12A: A National Amateur Gun Dog

Championship stake for Brittanys shall be fordogs over 6 months of age, which by reason ofwins previously made in Gun Dog stakes qual-ify under special rules approved by the Boardof Directors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated ahorseback stake. The winner of such stakeshall become an Amateur Field Champion ofRecord if registered in The American KennelClub Stud Book,and shall be entitled to bedesignated “National Brittany Open Gun DogField Champion of 20__.” (NAGDC)

CHAPTER 14

SECTION 13:A National Open Walking Gun Dog

Championship stake for Brittanys shall be fordogs over 6 months of age, which by reason ofwins previously made in Gun Dog stakes qual-ify under special rules approved by the Boardof Directors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated awalking stake. Dogs placing in this stake shallbe credited with championship points inaccord with the schedule for FieldChampionships. The winner shall be entitledto be designated “National Walking BrittanyGun Dog Champion of 20__.” (NWGDC)

CHAPTER 14SECTION 13A:A National Amateur Walking Gun Dog

Championship stake for Brittanys shall be fordogs over 6 months of age, which by reason ofwins previously made in Gun Dog stakes qual-ify under special rules approved by the Boardof Directors. This stake shall be run not morethan once in any calendar year by the ParentClub of the Breed and shall be designated awalking stake. Dogs placing in this stake shallbe credited with championship points inaccord with the schedule for Amateur FieldChampionships. The winner shall be entitledto be designated “National Amateur WalkingBrittany Gun Dog Champion of 20__.”

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CHAPTER 14SECTION 11A:A National Amateur All-Age Championship

stake for Brittanys shall be held not more thanonce in any calendar year and shall be fordogs which by reasons of wins previously madequalify under regulations submitted by theParent Club and approved by the Board ofDirectors of the American Kennel Club.

CONFORMATION JUDGESLetters concerning judges and provisional

judges should be addressed to the Judging Op-erations Department at PO Box 900062,Raleigh, NC 27675-9062. Letters concerningAgility, Obedience, Rally, Tracking, and VSTapplicants should be addressed to the Com-panion Events Department in North Carolina.

The American Kennel Club will, at the re-quest of a judge or judge applicant, providethat individual with copies of letters receivedregarding their judging qualifications. As a re-sult, it should be understood that any suchcorrespondence will be made available, uponrequest, to the judge or judge applicant.

It is the responsibility of all Conformationand Junior Showmanship judges to notify theJudging Operations Department of anychanges or corrections to their address,phone, fax or emails. These changes are veryimportant because they affect your judges’record, the web site and the Judges Directory.Please notify Judging Operations by email [email protected].

APPLICANTSThe following persons applications have

been submitted for the breed(s) specified butthey are NOT eligible to accept assignments.

NEW BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMiss Camille Lynne Bakker (105195) CA

(916) [email protected] Greyhounds, Bichons Frises, JS

Mr. Dean Burwell (103997) SC(803) [email protected] Bull Terriers, JS

Ms. Tracey A. Luty (105151) CO(720) [email protected] Wolfhounds

Mrs. Patty Pace (105101) NC(910) [email protected] Retrievers

Mr. James Scott Remaklus (105201) GA(860) [email protected] Danes

Mr. Johnnie M. Roe (105219) MO(770) [email protected], Whippets

Ms. Monica Rush (105153) CA(916) [email protected] Hounds


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mailto:[email protected]

Ms. Lisa Sons (105159) IL(312) [email protected] Terriers

Ms. Jennifer J. Stotts (105102) OH(740) [email protected] Retrievers

APPROVED BREED JUDGING APPLICANTSMrs. Bernadette Biasi (5655) PA

(610) [email protected] Collies, Old English Sheepdogs

Ms. Andrea Bradford M.D. (57438) GA(770) [email protected], Brussels Griffons, Chi-huahuas, English Toy Spaniels, Havanese,Japanese Chin, Miniature Pinschers, Papil-lons, Pekingese, Silky Terriers

Mrs. Linn Klingel Brown (23263) AZ(651) [email protected] of Toy Group (Maltese, Pekingese,Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terriers), Basenjis, Bor-zois, Whippets

Ms. JoAnne M. Buehler (22770) DC(301) [email protected], Black Russian Terriers, Dogues deBordeaux, German Pinschers, Kuvaszok,Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Portuguese WaterDogs, Siberian Huskies, Tibetan Mastiffs,

Italian Greyhounds, Keeshonden Mrs. April Clyde (52836) DE

(302) [email protected] Terriers, Cesky Terriers, DandieDinmont Terriers, Manchester Terriers, Nor-wich Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

Mr. James Conroy (95311) GA(561) [email protected] Shepherds, JS-Limited

Ms. Denise Dean (7044) AZ(928) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (AmericanEskimo Dogs, Boston Terriers, Chow Chows,Coton de Tulear, Norwegian Lundehunds,Shiba Inu, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terri-ers)

Ms. Julie Dugan (98801) DE(302) [email protected] Setters, American Foxhounds, Otter-hounds, Boxers, Cane Corsos, Giant Schnau-zers, Siberian Huskies

Mr. Robert D. Ennis (5915) NY(716) [email protected], Grand Basset GriffonVendeens, Harriers, Irish Wolfhounds, PetitsBassets Griffons Vendeens, Portuguese Po-dengo Pequenos

Ms. Alessandra Folz (102109) RI(401) 397-3459


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[email protected] Kooikerhondjes, German Wire-haired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers,Flat Coated Retrievers, American WaterSpaniels, Boykin Spaniels, English SpringerSpaniels, Field Spaniels, Welsh SpringerSpaniels, Wirehaired Vizslas

Mr. Roger D. Gifford (7132) OH(937) [email protected] Kooikerhondjes, Labrador Re-trievers, American Water Spaniels, Wire-haired Vizslas

Mrs. Carla M. Mathies (7602) WA(253) [email protected] of Sporting Group (NederlandseKooikerhondjes, Wirehaired Vizslas)

Mr. Neil T. McDevitt (91600) OH(937) [email protected] of Hound Group (Grand BassetGriffon Vendeens, Harriers, Plotts,Sloughis), Doberman Pinschers

Mr. Malcolm E. Moore (23275) AL(334) [email protected] Spaniels, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Ms. Mary B. Napper (62737) TX(817) [email protected] Retrievers, Irish Setters, EnglishCocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels,Field Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels, Welsh

Springer Spaniels, Spinone Italiano, Vizslas,Weimaraners

Ms. Shalisa Neely (98547) CA(707) [email protected] Malamutes, Bernese MountainDogs, Cane Corso, Dogues de Bordeaux,German Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, GreatPyrenees, Kuvaszok, Newfoundlands, SaintBernards, Standard Schnauzers

Mrs. Paula Nykiel (5487) MO(636) [email protected] Foxhounds, Black and Tan Coon-hounds, Bloodhounds, English Foxhounds,Grand Basset Griffon Vendeens, NorwegianElkhounds, Otterhounds, Portuguese Po-dengo Pequenos, Sloughis, Treeing WalkerCoonhounds

Mrs. Marilyn Y. Pipes (29634) TX(214) [email protected], Portugese Podengo Pequenos

Dr. Tracy Powell (101481) CT(203) [email protected] Shepherds, Bernese MountainDogs, Boxers, Dogues de Bordeaux, GermanPinschers, Leonbergers

Ms. Pat Putman (34310) WA(509) [email protected], Brussels Griffons, CavalierKing Charles Spaniels, Havanese, Miniature


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Pinschers, Poodles, Toy Fox TerriersDr. Valeria Rickard (92450) VA

(703) [email protected] Frises, Bulldogs, Chinese Shar-Pei,Chow Chows, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz,Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, Schipperkes, Ti-betan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers,Xoloitzcuintli

Ms. Nikki Riggsbee (5983) FL(813) [email protected] of Terrier Group (Dandie DinmontTerriers, Sealyham Terriers)

Mr. John Schoeneman (98359) NC(704) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (BichonsFrises, Chinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows,Coton de Tulear, Keeshonden, Lowchen,Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Terriers),Clumber Spaniels, Field Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels

Mrs. Janice K. Schreiber (17450) WA(253) [email protected], German Shorthaired Pointers,Gordon Setters, Field Spaniels

Ms. Michelle T. Shultz (99665) CA(925) [email protected] Pinschers, Dalmatians, LhasaApsos, Lowchen, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu

Ms. Rhonda Silveira (100061) OR(503) [email protected] Pinschers, Belgian Malinois, Bel-gian Tervuren, Icelandic Sheepdogs, Norwe-gian Buhunds, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Ms. Amy Sorbie (36968) CO(720) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs, Boston Terriers,Coton de Tulear, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz,French Bulldogs, Norwegian Lundehunds,Tibetan Terriers

Mrs. Helene Stearns (101598) PA(570) [email protected] Retrievers, Bedlington Terriers,Border Terriers, Norfolk Terriers, NorwichTerriers, Russell Terriers, Scottish Terriers,Sealyham Terriers, Skye Terriers, West High-land White Terriers, Dalmatians, Schip-perkes

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGING APPLICANTSMr. Audie L. Canida (105147) MO

(816) [email protected]

Ms. Teresa A. Hodge (105123) AZ(480) [email protected]

Ms. Colleen Longley (105149) MA(860) [email protected]


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Ms. Elizabeth Hodge Smith (105150) AZ(480) [email protected]

PERMIT JUDGESThe following persons have been approved

on a Permit basis for the designated breeds inaccordance with the current judging approvalprocess. They may now accept assignments andthe fancy may still offer comments to JudgingOperations.

NEW BREED JUDGESMs. Sydney L. Good (101791) FL

(410) [email protected], Pointers, German ShorthairedPointers, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Re-trievers, English Setters, Irish Setters, CockerSpaniels, English Springer Spaniels, Vizslas,Weimaraners, Wirehaired Vizslas, Beagles,Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Whippets, Boxers,Doberman Pinschers, Great Danes, Rottweil-ers, Brussels Griffons, Chihuahuas, ChineseCresteds, Italian Greyhounds, Miniature Pin-schers, Papillons, Pomeranians, Poodles,Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers, Dalma-tians, French Bulldogs

Dr. Kathryn Jean Kadel (104741) [email protected]

Ms. Patricia Mullin (101733) CA(650) [email protected]

Soft Coated Wheaten TerriersMs. Cleo Parker (104703) MI

(734) [email protected] Terriers, Miniature Bull Terriers

APPROVED BREED JUDGESDr. Azalea A. Alvarez (97321) FL

(954) [email protected], Black and Tan Coonhounds, IbizanHounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Po-dengo Pequeno, Whippets, Manchester Ter-riers, Brussels Griffons, English Toy Spaniels,Papillons, Poodles

Mrs. Janet Bodin (101381) WI(262) [email protected] Lapphunds, Polish Lowland Sheep-dogs

Mrs. Danelle M. Brown (7231) TX(512) [email protected] Hounds, Basenjis, Grand Basset Grif-fon Vendeens, Irish Wolfhounds, PharaohHounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Whippets

Mrs. Lisa Dube Forman (63962) NY(518) [email protected], Borzois, Dachshunds, Greyhounds,Ibizan Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Pe-tits Bassets Griffons Vendeens, PharaohHounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis,Scottish Deerhounds, Whippets


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Mr. Gary Dunlop (7280) OR(503) [email protected] Pyrenees

Ms. Mary Lynne Elliott (100062) CO(720) [email protected], Ibizan Hounds, Whippets

Ms. Krista Hansen (95865) NY(585) [email protected] Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Bel-gian Tervuren, Briards, Icelandic Sheep-dogs, Pumik, Swedish Vallhunds

Mr. Don L. Hanson (97239) AZ(360) [email protected] Chin, Tibetan Terriers

Ms. Robin A. Hug (67358) CO(303) [email protected], Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Leon-bergers

Mrs. Penelope C. Inan (25622) CA(661) [email protected] Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds,Whippets, Anatolian Shepherds

Dr. M. Patricia Joyce (101483) GA(770) [email protected] Staffordshire Terriers, DandieDinmont Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terri-ers

Mrs. Cindy C. Lane (65098) GA(864) [email protected] Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei, ChowChows, Dalmatians, Lhasa Apsos, Lowchen,Tibetan Spaniels

Mr. Richard LeBeau (90760) PA(412) [email protected] Setters, Affenpinschers, BrusselsGriffons, Havanese, Italian Greyhounds,Manchester Terriers, Poodles, Pugs, SilkyTerriers, Yorkshire Terriers

Dr. Kenneth H. Levison (7476) AZ(520) [email protected] Terriers, Keeshonden, Schipperkes

Mrs. Sharon Masnick (97181) SC(843) [email protected] of Toy Group (Poodles),Xoloitzcuintli

Dr. Camille McArdle (66682) MN(612) [email protected] Kooikerhondjes, EnglishSpringer Spaniels, Irish Water Spaniels,Spinoni Italiani, Anatolian Shepherds,Dogues de Bordeaux, Mastiffs, AustralianShepherds

Mr. Dale A. Meyer (6655) WI(715) [email protected] Shepherds, Bernese Mountain


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Dogs, Black Russian Terriers, Great Danes,Leonbergers, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies

Mr. Bradley K. Odagiri (94657) HI(808) [email protected] de Tulear, Finnish Spitz, Schipperkes,Shiba Inu, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terri-ers

Ms. Lew Olson (24173) TX(713) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (ChineseShar-Pei, Chow Chows, Coton de Tulear,Lhasa Apsos, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Ter-riers), American Hairless Terriers, AmericanStaffordshire Terriers, Rat Terriers

Mr. Tim Peterson (92446) MN(612) [email protected] Pinschers, Kuvaszok

Ms. Deirdre Petrie (63937) PA(610) [email protected] Greyhounds, Pekingese, YorkshireTerriers

Mr. Joseph Reno (6407) NJ(908) [email protected] Shepherds, Berger Picards,Miniature American Shepherds, Pumik,Pyrenean Shepherds, Spanish Water Dogs

Mr. Del Richards (16761) CA(408) [email protected]

Balance of Working Group (Anatolian Shep-herds, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers,Doberman Pinschers, German Pinschers,Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, SaintBernards)

Ms. Linda Robey (6621) MO(696) [email protected], Bullmastiffs

Mr. Jeffrey Ryman (93219) WA(360) [email protected], French Bulldogs, Poodles

Mrs. Karen J. Scholz (100177) WA(425) [email protected], Tibetan Terriers

Mrs. Karen B. Seriana (65782) AL(256) [email protected] Eskimo Dogs

Mrs. Patricia Ann Sosa (45766) LA(504) [email protected] of Non-Sporting Group (Keeshon-den, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Terri-ers)

Mrs. Claire K. (Kitty) Steidel (4371) AZ(480) [email protected] of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons,Toy Fox Terriers)

Mr. Zell Von Pohlman (6350) FL(904) 508-1949


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[email protected] Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Bri-ards

Ms. Alice M. Watkins (6457) MD(410) [email protected] of Toy Group (Brussels Griffons,Japanese Chins, Toy Fox Terriers, YorkshireTerriers)

Ms. Deborah Wyman (92452) NY(716) [email protected]

JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMs. Tiffany Knox (104683) OK


Ms. Janet L. Parcel (104351) IL(630) [email protected]

BEST IN SHOWThe following persons, having successfully

completed the required Group Assignmentsin the first Variety Group for which they areapproved, has been added to the list of judgeseligible for approval to judge Best In Show.Mrs. Valerie Dombrowski (45866) GA


Mr. Bill Lee (18750) CO(303) [email protected]

Mr. D. Scott Pfeil (35091) IL(847) [email protected]

RESIGNED JUDGEMrs. Katie Edwards

DECEASED JUDGESMrs. Patricia Leakey BrennerMrs. Louella EricksenMrs. Elaine E. MathisMr. Joseph R. Tomey

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKINGJUDGES COMPLETED

The following persons have completed theirProvisional Judging assignments and theirnames have been added to the list of regularapproved judges.Ms. Gretchen Stephenson (49297) NC

(910) [email protected] – VST

PROVISIONAL OBEDIENCE/RALLY/TRACKING JUDGESThe following persons have been approved

as a judge on a Provisional basis for theclass/test indicated in accordance with theProvisional judging system. They may now ac-cept assignments.Ms. Debbie Maheu (98105) MI

(505) [email protected] – VST


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Ms. Linda Furbush Morris (101667) MD(410) [email protected] – Open

Dr. Franna Pitt (2941) WA(253) [email protected] – VST

Ms. Cindy Soloway (100071) CO(303) [email protected] – VST

DECEASED OBEDIENCE & RALLY JUDGESMrs. Diane Propst

EMERITUS OBED/RALLY JUDGESMrs. Sue Mills (R)MS. Barbara Nowak (O/R)

APPLICATION FOR BREED-SPECIFICREGISTERED NAME PREFIX

The following applications for a breed-spe-cific Registered Name Prefix have been sub-mitted to The American Kennel Club. Lettersin regard to these applications should beaddressed to Gina DiNardo, ExecutiveSecretary:AEROHILL – Scottish Terriers – Janet D.TomlinsonAMYLENIAAN – French Bulldogs – Adriaan A.Arends & Myles PrestonAWESOME – Bichon Frises – Charles DeanCooke

CARLYLE – Shetland Sheepdogs – BernadineB. LuketichDESERT LEGENDS – Vizslas – LorraineGranau & Robert GranauELK CREST – Labrador Retrievers – Janet L.FrickeEVOLUTION – Keeshonden – KellieSiekierskiFOXREST – Australian Shepherds – BrittanyA. Bohannon KlimasFYRESTORM – Vizslas – Jeanne I. ManserLZY MTN – Chesapeake Bay Retrievers –James H. PriceMADRONA – Staffordshire Bull Terriers –Jennifer A. ForestNORTHPIER – Newfoundlands - TerriSeastrom & Natalie SeastromNORTHPOINTE – Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels – Dr. Deborah L. MitchumRAVENWOOD – Biewer Terriers – KathleenA. Kruk & Michael L. KrukSCHAEFER’S – Miniature AmericanShepherds – Tonya A. SchaeferSILKWIND – Poodles – Linda Robinson &Donna M. GantzTIN STAR – Labrador Retrievers – Laura A.Judd

REGISTERED NAME PREFIXES GRANTEDThe following applications for a breed-specific

Registered Name Prefix have been granted:APPLE LANE – Poodles – Joan JanssenBLUE RIVER – Border Terriers – Judi A.Smaldino & Michael Smaldino


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CATORI – Australian Shepherds – Regina L.BryantCHEHALEM – German Shorthaired Pointers– Patricia Y. Goodding & Dean K. GooddingDANCING LION – Pekingese – Steven P.Hamblin & Frank MeisterDARKWATER – Boerboels – Eileen B.WeatherbeeGOOSE RIDGE – Golden Retrievers – MarciaP. Burke & Lise M. PrattISLEAUVIEW – Labrador Retrievers & ItalianGreyhounds – Mary Anne E. CousinsLACONIA – Australian Shepherds – BrentKindredLOROKA – Wirehaired Vizslas – Kathleen F.Lormis & Roy A. LormisLUXE – Weimaraner – Julie L. AuneMAGICTRICK – Labrador Retrievers – DavidG. AulNOBLEDAL – Dalmatians – Hilary H. FarrisRAM”S – Boxers – Ryan S. MillsapsROCKY MOUNTAIN’S – Pomeranians –Karen Hansen & Jared HansenSNOWCAP – Whippets – Devon A. ReimerSOUTHMTN – German Shorthaired Pointers– Terina R. Chernich & Anthony B. ChernichWHISTLER’S – Golden Retrievers – Eric R.LadeWILDHEART – Brussels Griffons – Lynda R.KiesWINDING WATERS – Yorkshire Terriers –Christina D. Lefler


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QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE DELEGATESOF THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Dennis B. Sprung, PresidentPRESENT 309

Abilene Kennel Club — Melanie SteeleAffenpinscher Club of America — Letisha WubbelAiredale Terrier Club of America — Aletta L. MooreAlaskan Malamute Club of America, Inc. — PatriciaA. PeelAmerican Belgian Malinois Club — Carol J. ShieldsAmerican Bouvier des Flandres Club, Inc. — PatteKlecanAmerican Boxer Club, Inc. — Sharon StecklerAmerican Brussels Griffon Association — Mr. MarkF. JaegerAmerican Chesapeake Club, Inc. — Timothy CarrionAmerican Chinese Crested Club, Inc. — Marilyn E.CurreyAmerican Fox Terrier Club — Connie ClarkAmerican Lhasa Apso Club, Inc. — Don HansonAmerican Maltese Association, Inc. — Ms. SandraBingham-PorterAmerican Manchester Terrier Club — RobertaBermanAmerican Pointer Club, Inc. — Susan L. KissikAmerican Rottweiler Club — Mr. Peter G. PiuszAmerican Sealyham Terrier Club — KennethW.Mader

American Shetland Sheepdog Association —Marjorie TuffAmerican Shih Tzu Club, Inc. — Mrs. Sally L. VilasAmerican Water Spaniel Club — Michael ZarlengaAmerican Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association— Kate DeSantoAnderson Kennel Club — Laura A. RockwellAnderson Obedience Training Club, Inc. — Ms.Patricia A. SampleArkansas Kennel Club, Inc. — Pamela J. ArwoodAtlanta Kennel Club, Inc. — Ann WallinAtlanta Obedience Club, Inc. — Gail A. LaBergeAugusta Kennel Club, Inc. — Catherine IacopelliAustralian Terrier Club of America, Inc. — WilliamI. ChristensenBack Mountain Kennel Club, Inc. — Mrs. NinaSchaeferBasenji Club of America, Inc. — Katie CampbellBasset Hound Club of America, Inc. — Dr. Norine E.NoonanBayou Kennel Club, Inc. — Wayne BoydBearded Collie Club of America, Inc. — KathyCoxwellBeaumont Kennel Club, Inc. — Carl HolderBeaver County Kennel Club, Inc. — Phyllis BelcastroBerks County Kennel Club, Inc. — Eileen NariekaBernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc. —Sara KarlBexar County Kennel Club, Inc. — Mr. Gerald H.YarbroughBichon Frise Club of America, Inc. — Mrs. Toby B.FrischBlack Russian Terrier Club of America — SusanSholarBlennerhassett Kennel Club, Inc. — John McCullaghBorder Collie Society of America — Lisa M. PrukaBorder Terrier Club of America, Inc. — Mrs. RuthA. Naun


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Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Inc. — James P.HenshawManatee Kennel Club — Pat EdgingtonMarion Ohio Kennel Club, Inc. — Lynn GarvinMaryland Kennel Club — Gary SarvinasMiddle Tennessee Amateur Retriever Club — JohnRussellMiddleburg Kennel Club — Mrs. Susan WernerMiddlesex County Kennel Club — Nicky PattersonMiniature Bull Terrier Club of America — GiselleSimondsMiniature Pinscher Club of America, Inc. —Victoria OelerichMinneapolis Kennel Club, Inc. — Ralph HogancampMississippi Valley Kennel Club — Gretchen BernardiMontgomery County Kennel Club — Ms. Ida E.WeinstockMonticello New York Kennel Club, Inc. — Barry A.HoovisMount Vernon Dog Training Club (MVDTC) —Martha L. BeckingtonMountaineer Kennel Club, Inc. — Mary YodersMyrtle Beach Kennel Club — Bruce E. VoranNational Capital Kennel Club, Inc. — Norma RyanNational Shiba Club of America — Maggi StrouseNaugatuck Valley Kennel Club — Viola BurgosNew England Beagle Club, Inc. — Blaine GroveNewnan Kennel Club — Willie CrawfordNewton Kennel Club — Catherine H. MurchNewtown Kennel Club, Inc. — Susan MarucciNisqually Kennel Club — R. H. HachtelNorfolk Terrier Club — Thomas GrahamNorth Shore Kennel Club — Richard F. ColettiNorwich Terrier Club of America — Jean KesslerOakland Dog Training Club, Inc. — Lynette J.SaltzmanObedience Training Club of Hawaii, Inc. — BeverlyH. Conroy



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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUBDELEGATES MEETINGSEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Dennis Sprung, President in the Chair,called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

The first order of business was the vote forthe Delegate Standing Committees.

The Meeting recessed for the DelegateForum. The topic was "Could your ClubSurvive a Claim - Let's talk about ClubInsurance," presented by Vice PresidentHeather McManus, Jade Whitehead, McGriffInsurance, and Diane Lesher, Equisure.

The Chair called the meeting back in sessionat 10:15 a.m.

The first order of business was the remainingvotes for the Delegate Standing Committees.

(There was a recess for Voting)

The Chair introduced the persons seatedwith him on the dais. Chairman, RonMenaker. Vice Chairman, Tom Davies. Joan

Corbisiero, Professional RegisteredParliamentarian. Gina DiNardo, ExecutiveSecretary. Todd DeSimone, the CourtReporter.

The Executive Secretary read the names ofthe Delegates seated since the June meeting:

Vicky Cook, Eagle Point, Oregon, torepresent Reno Kennel Club

Robyn Foust, Nampa, Idaho, to representIdaho Capital City Kennel Club

Anne Gallant, Springfield, Tennessee, torepresent Nashville Kennel Club

Donald S. Gillett, Selkirk, New York, torepresent Troy Kennel Club

June Guido, Lewisville, North Carolina, torepresent Forsyth Kennel Club

David W. Haddock, Nashville, Tennessee, torepresent Westminster Kennel Club

David Harsch, Mashpee, Massachusetts, torepresent Cape Cod Kennel Club

Laurie A. Maulucci, Avon, Connecticut, torepresent South Windsor Kennel Club

Betty Jo Patrick, Tucson, Arizona, torepresent Schipperke Club of America

Joseph Philip, Worcester, Massachusetts, torepresent Greater Lowell Kennel Club

Marilyn E. Piusz, Johnstown, New York, torepresent Hungarian Pumi Club of America

Sandra L. Rolenaitis, Aspers, Pennsylvania, torepresent Harrisburg Kennel Club

Amy Romeo, Glenville, New York, torepresent Mohawk Valley Kennel Club

Richard Rosenthal, Peachtree Corners,




Georgia, to represent Kuvasz Club of AmericaCathy Rubens, Kenley, North Carolina, to

represent Carolina Working GroupAssociation

Carol P. Smith, Avondale Estates, Georgia, torepresent Italian Greyhound Club of America

Lee Ann Stusnick, Shawnee, Oklahoma, torepresent Kachina Kennel Club

Barbara Visinski, Freehold, New Jersey, torepresent German Pinscher Club of America

Harvey M. Wooding, Redding, Connecticut,to represent San Mateo Kennel Club

The following Delegates, who were attendingtheir first meeting since approval wereintroduced from the floor:

Vicky Cook to represent Reno Kennel ClubDavid W. Haddock to represent Westminster

Kennel ClubDonald S. Gillett to represent Troy Kennel

ClubMarilyn E. Piusz to represent Hungarian

Pumi Club of AmericaLee Ann Stusnick to represent Kachina

Kennel ClubJoseph Philip to represent Greater Lowell

Kennel ClubJune Guido to represent Forsyth Kennel

ClubRichard Rosenthal to represent Kuvasz Club

of AmericaLaurie A. Maulucci to represent South

Windsor Kennel Club

The minutes of the June 2018 Delegatesmeeting were published in the July 2018 AKCGazette and the complete transcript wasposted on the Delegate Portal. There were nocorrections and the minutes were adopted aspublished.

Lawton Dog Fanciers Association and theUtah Valley Kennel Club were duly elected asmembers of the American Kennel Club.

Mr. Sprung reported that the September2018 Chairman’s report was posted onAKC.org

Mr. Sprung gave the President’s report asfollows:

A video played with a view of the new AKCheadquarters followed by a walking tour.

The Chair called on Alan Fausel, Director ofAKC Cultural Resources to provide an updateon the museum.

Mr. Fausel: Thank you. First thing is noticeour logo. Here is our brand new logo for theAKC Museum of the Dog. In just over threemonths we will be opening, two floors downbelow the AKC headquarters on 101 Park.Next slide. Sadly, we will be leaving St. Louisand the fields out there and moving into NewYork, it is sort of green acres in reverse, youknow, Times Square, all that, to Manhattan.Many of you have seen this presentation



before. We will have the facade with the scrimand the silhouette of the running dogs goingpast that in the opening. It will be veryspectacular. Another iteration of our dog, hisname is Artie, in keeping with an art museum,and we will see him later. One of theimportant things about this move is that weare going to be uniting two fabulouscollections, the AKC Museum of the Dogcollection and many of you know or may nothave known about the AKC collection whichwill be on the fifth floor. They will all behoused under one roof and we will be able tomix and match and put together exhibitions.Our first exhibition will in fact be highlightsfrom both collections, that, in addition tobeing together, we will also have the resourcesof the archives and the talent of all the peoplein the AKC on the fifth floor to make this trulyan extraordinary experience. These are two ofthe famous paintings, The Noble on the Scentand then Words of Comfort by John FergusonWeir. It is stunning and important paintings byEuropean and American masters coming ourway. This is what it will look like, a verymodern setting. This is the first floor, whichhas 22-foot-high ceilings. It has rotating panelswhere you could sort of change them aroundinto how you want to set up your exhibition.One of the fabulous features is this vitrine, aswe know in the collecting of bronzes andceramics it is very important to the art and wewill have a 20-foot-high glass vitrine which issurrounded by circular staircases as it goes

around it. Again, we have the second floor,there will be slightly lower ceilings. We willhave more intimate displays up there andsome art storage as well. And the second floor,it is actually the third floor, but we will havethe archives. The archives will have -- it isgenerally for the layman, we will put that sortof books there, but it will be sort of a gatewayto the archives two floors above. Now, one ofthe things about this is we are basically goingfrom a Model T to a spaceship. The amount ofinteractivity, electronic activity, we have isgoing to be tremendous. One of the first onesis find your match. It is not going to be justlike a regular find your match where you put itin and say what kind of breed, what kind oftemperament you have, no, this is going to befinding who you match with. When you go upto the screen, it will take a photograph of you,it will be much like a modern-day photobooth, and you put your face up there and wewill find your match. This woman matches theBull Terrier. Then if you like your match youcan then go e-mail that to your friends andfamily or you can pick up a photograph of thatin the shop. Also, it can direct you to where wehave Bull Terriers in the museum. One of thebest things and the heart of this is the meetthe breeds table. This is going to be aninteractive table, much like a large bumperpool table where you can touchscreen thetable where you will have breeds walkingacross. They will be moving across much likethe ones going across the banner in the front,



they will be going across, and you find yourbreed, and you can see that you grab themand drag them down to your doghouse. Thereyou have some things about the attributes andthe history and then even the gallery, thingsthat we have of that breed in the collection.You will be able to learn everything you canabout each breed. You are accessing basicallythe AKC website and bringing it down intothis touchscreen display. Then as Gina smileshere, our AKC Live, which kicked off inFebruary, or AKC TV, we will be broadcastingAKC Live in this corner down here rightagainst the glass, just like Good MorningAmerica or The Today Show, we will haveinterviews there and have a lot of activities. Ireally want it to be used every day. People justlove that kind of activity. Upstairs we go todogs on the job. This is a training facility in asense. What we have are displays here talkingabout service dogs and sniffer dogs and otherdogs that we have, but also in the center youwill be able to train a dog. Here we have thechat panels on the side talking about differenttype of canine coworkers we have andemphasizing their jobs. But in the center willbe about a five-foot screen where you willencounter Molly, and Molly will be a Lab, andshe will be someone you can train. What youcan do is grab a treat and this will recognizeyour hand signals and your voice commands,and the dog will do what she is asked to do.She will be what we call an avatar and willactually be animated to do the right things if

you get it right. When you get it right, you dida great job and a certificate. One of the thingsfor all of you especially is the story of thebreeder. This is an interactive piece near thearchives and that will have a touchscreen aswell where you can flip through differentaspects of the breeders, their lives, the stories,the love of breeding, past winners, etc.,breeder of the year. Outside the archives aswell, this is where the archives is, we will have adisplay of the AKC story, the AKC history onone side and the AKC today on the other side.Then along the archives we will have thecommunity wall. These will be a group ofscreens that will be active where people comein, children, groups like that will come in andwe will do their artwork and they can bedisplayed on the wall in basically large iPadkind of format, little TV screens. Then themost incredible thing is the app. This is anapp that is going to be stunning. This will be aregular app where you have all your detailsabout your hours, when we are open, whatshow is on, what programs we have, but then itgoes in the tour and then the kids tour, so thescavenger hunt here. It has other informationabout the different things. But this activityhere is what we are working on. It is going tobe really quite head-turning. What it will allowyou to do is go to each painting and it will tellyou, you take your camera and you take aphotograph, and it will tell you which breedthey are, it will tell you a story about the breedin text form. You can see the text here. It will



bring up breeds and can bring you into theAKC website. It can bring you into videos andother content we want to put in there. Butmost fun is going to be for the kids. Here wesee Artie again and Artie is going to beanother one of these avatars. He is going to bea dog who wanders around and he is going totake you on a little tour. He will take you to apainting such as The Highland Todd byAnstell and ask you how many dogs are in hereand if you say 12, he will go wrong, incorrect,try again. 14, yes, you pass on to the next one.And there will be about ten of these. It is sortof a scavenger hunt. And you will be able tofollow Artie much like a Pokemon Go. I don'tknow if you guys know that. You can see thisavatar going through and he will follow youthrough or lead you through the exhibition.Here we have him taking you to Millie, thepresidential dog. And Artie will be walking,flipping, jumping, nodding his head, wagginghis tail, so basically waving to the visitors. Also,it will be quite fun for an interactive. Justquickly to let you know outside of that we arealso going to be concentrating on the artwork,not just the displays, and because we have thisgreat collection, you know, Reunited, my firstone is going to be about six months, I'm goingto have it up for a long time, we had highlightsof the AKC Museum of the Dog Collection.The fabulous Landseer from St. Louis, Wardfrom St. Louis. Then the next set, specialty willbe women artists. We have a lot of themrepresented. It is great to show how important

they were. We have of course I Hear a Voice byMaud Earl, Marguerite Kirmse and all heretchings. Then another show will be Photos:Please Do Not Bend. If you notice anyone, Ialways say if you see a letter that says photos,please do not bend, this person is over 70years old. But this will be about vernacularphotography, not fashion photography, notfine art photography, but just what people did.There is a collection out there which is acollection of just everyday photos of everydaydogs over history. It gives you a lovely idea ofhow people interacted with their dogs. Finally,we are often during Fashion Week, hopefullythis year or next we will have -- not this year,but we will have a fashion show here with thegreat Bee Godsall and just showing you arecent fashion shoot with the Harlequin GreatDane. Hopefully I can borrow this piece fromthe Met. But thank you for listening. I hope tosee you all in January, if not, we are planningspecial things for you around the Delegatesmeeting in March and we will give you detailsof those later. Thank you very much.

Mr. Sprung made the announcement to theDelegate body about important newsconcerning the AKC affiliate, Smart PetTechnologies. The LINK AKC Smart PetCollar has been acquired by Wags, a companythat is dedicated to delivering the completelyconnected pet lifestyle. The Board of Directorsunanimously approved the sale on September14th and a press release will be issued to the



public.

Chief Financial Officer, Joseph Buffuto, gavethe Financial Report as follows:

Good morning everyone. Thank you verymuch for joining us here this morning andbest of luck to all the Delegates running onthe Standing Committees. Before I embark onour financial report through August 31st,please know our thoughts and prayers are withall those that have been affected by HurricaneFlorence. May all reach a full and saferecovery very soon. Let's begin by examiningour year-to-date summary of revenues andexpenses. Total revenue of $50 million hasbeen offset by total expenses of $46.8 million,which reflects operating income of $3.2million, which is below our comparativeoperating income of $4.9 million at the sametime last year. Let's take a detailed look atsome specifics and considerations. In ourcomparison of year-to-date revenue, we are upby $2.5 million, or 5.4 percent. Whatorganizational areas have been most successfulthrough eight months? Let's examine furtheralong our revenue drivers. Our coreregistration volume reflects very positiveperformance. Year to date we have registeredapproximately 170,000 litters, which is a 6percent increase from last year as well as401,000 dogs, which represents a 4 percentprior-year increase. These top two-line itemshave afforded us nearly $1.4 million inadditional year-over-year revenue.

Congratulations to all areas of staff that havecontributed to these encouragingaccomplishments. Next let's focus on ourother business areas that have year-to-daterevenue success. Revenue in our royalties andsponsors, including royalties received to AKCfrom our affiliates, have risen by $975,000, orapproximately 28 percent. Our Canine GoodCitizen and Trick Dog programs, income hassoared by $446,000, or 41 percent, in eightmonths comparison to the prior year. OurMarketplace as well as our Ecommerceplatform has reflected reasonably significantdollar increases during this year. Marketplaceis up by $337,000 and Ecommerce by$311,000. We are planning to continue tomodify our efforts in both programs in orderto maximize their financial worth. Our CaninePartners Program has also outperformed itsprevious-year comparison by 29 percent, orapproximately $163,000. On the cost side ofthe equation, next we will observe our year-to-date expenses. Management plans to continueto monitor costs closely throughout thebalance of this fiscal year and methods to keepdaily operations in line in the most financiallysound and efficient manner. Total expensesthrough August 31st have increased by 10percent, or $4.2 million from the August 31,2017 level. The first area to provide anexplanation relates to our payroll and benefits.Our payroll and benefits costs are up just over$1 million, or 4.5 percent. The influencingfactor to this increase lies within our overall



current full-time head count of 343, which is4.2 percent greater than 329 from August of2017. There are other year-to-date expensesthat have risen from previous levels. Our year-to-date contributions supporting the AKCCanine Health Foundation, includingtheriogenology research, have increased by$694,000. Our consulting costs year-over-yearare markedly higher at just over $1 million.AKC.TV development along with our NewYork office relocation have most impacted thisline item. Our marketing services costs haveincreased by 30 percent over 2017. Thisspecifically is an area that we fully expect toclosely monitor and control as the balance ofthe year progresses. Predominantly as afunction of increased registrations, ourpostage and supplies costs have increased by acombined $556,000, or 21 percent over thecomparative eight months of 2017. Again, Ireiterate, management plans to continue tomonitor not only these highlighted items, butall costs very closely throughout the balance ofthe fiscal year. In addition to our results fromoperations, next we provide some details onthe tremendous success of our marketableinvestment portfolio through the first eightmonths of our fiscal year. Our investmentshave realized a 4 percent unrealized gain thisyear. These gains value to a $3.9 millionincrease in our investment balances. Ourrelative benchmark for our portfolio duringthe comparative period was 3.5 percent, so weare currently outperforming the expectations

set by nearly 50 basis points. The consolidatedbalance sheet of the AKC at August 31 reflects$183.7 million in total assets. Our cash andinvestments total more than 80 percent ofthese assets. This is the core financial strengthof the AKC. Our total liabilities recorded are$84.8 million. Almost 75 percent of ourliabilities lie within long-term pension andpost-retirement obligations. Our net assets of$98.8 million have increased by 14 percentsince August of last year. We are doing well inour core programs and we expect to improvecost controls through the end of the yearwhile the financial markets continue tomaintain their phenomenal strength. All ofthese factors are combining to providesustained positive financial performance. Inclosing, I will remind you the full deckpresented here will be available on the portalby the close of business tomorrow for you tocommunicate with your clubs. If you have anyquestions, please feel free to contact me. Iagain ask all of us stay safe and take care of theKings and Queens we all love so dearly. Lookforward to seeing you in Orlando. Have awonderful afternoon.

There was a vote on Chapter 1, Section 4, ofthe Rules Applying to Dog Shows - Dog ShowsDefined, which would allow clubs to limit theirevent by the number of dogs or by the totalentry. This amendment was proposed by theDelegate Dog Show Rules Committee and isapproved by the AKC Board of Directors.



There was a vote with two-thirds in theaffirmative and the amendment was adopted.

The next vote was on Chapter 3, Section 16,of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows - DogShow Classifications, which would specify theorder in which awards are presented by ajudge at an All-Breed Show. The amendmentwas approved by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and unanimously disapproved bythe Board at the February 2018 Boardmeeting. The Dog Show Rules Committee isdemanding that this amendment go forwardto the Delegates for a vote as per the AKCBylaws.

There was a vote. A two-thirds affirmativemajority was not met and the amendment wasnot adopted.

The Chair recognized Carmen Battaglia,Delegate for the German Shepherd Dog Clubof America, who spoke as follows:

Mr. Battaglia: Mr. President, CarmenBattaglia, German Shepherd Dog Club ofAmerica. I would like to make an observationabout what is on the screen and what I thinkpeople voted for. On the screen is anunderlined sentence at the bottom which iswhat I think drew everyone's attention. But ifyou go to the second sentence up there, thatreads "No entry shall be charged, and all thegroup winners must compete." I think thatslipped by most of the people in the room,

because these are two different concepts andI'm not sure which one they voted for. I’m justmaking this observation that while this didn'tpass, I think people missed the secondsentence, which is probably the moreimportant of the two.

The next vote was on Chapter 5, Section 9,of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows - Ribbons,Prizes and Trophies, which would allow a clubto offer a three-time win trophy for ReserveBest in Show. This amendment was proposedby the Delegate Dog Show Rules Committeeand is approved by the AKC Board ofDirectors.

There was a vote with two-thirds in theaffirmative and the amendment is adopted.

The final vote was on Chapter 11, NewSection 16, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility, to address the use ofinappropriate collars and leads at dog shows.The amendment was approved by theDelegate Dog Show Rules Committee andunanimously disapproved by the AKC Board atthe February 2018 Board meeting. The DogShow Rules Committee is demanding that thisamendment go forward to the Delegates for avote as per the AKC Bylaws.

The Chair recognized Gretchen Bernardi,Delegate for the Mississippi Club of America,who spoke as follows:



Ms. Bernardi: Gretchen Bernardi, MississippiValley Kennel Club. I'm troubled in thisamendment by the inclusion of the "gentleleader" in this amendment. I have never useda gentle leader but I have a very large breed ofdog and I notice many times especially when Igo to Crufts, that my little old lady friendscome into the show with four and five IrishWolfhounds on gentle leaders, and I askedmany of them why they use them, if they aresuccessful, and they say they have very smallgardens and it allows them to walk severaldogs at one time and I don't see why weshould possibly object to this and also why weshould include them with less humanemethods of control like prong collars andelectronic collars. I would like to amend thisto omit the head collar/lead and gentleleaders from this proposal. Is that possible?

Mr. Sprung: I will tell you in a minute. Isthere a second?

Unidentified Delegate: Second.

Ms. DiNardo: The wording would now be"while on the show grounds dogs must beunder the control of their owner/handlerutilizing a traditional neck collar/lead. Theymay be off lead when participating in anobedience rally or agility ring, warm-up ring,exercise area or other off-lead activitiesapproved by the AKC. Special training devicesthat are used to control and train dogs,

including, but not limited to, collars withprongs, electronic collars used withtransmitters, muzzle and head collar/lead maynot be used on dogs while on the showgrounds" -- sorry, delete from "muzzle" until"gentle leaders"; "may not be used on dogswhile in the show grounds."

Mr. Sprung: Is there further discussion?There is a motion and a second on the floor toamend. Is there further discussion on themotion and second?

The Chair recognized Bob Amen, Delegatefor the Greater St. Louis Training Club, whospoke as follows:

Mr. Amen: Bob Amen, Greater St. LouisTraining Club. I just wanted to support thisamendment. The gentle leader is widelyaccepted by the obedience community. It isaccepted by Karen Pryor, clicker trainersthroughout the United States use it. It is a veryeffective means of controlling your dogwithout doing it any harm. Thank you.

Mr. Sprung: Is there further discussion onthe motion in front of the body?

The Chair recognized Nance Skoglund,Delegate for the Gordon Setter Club ofAmerica, who spoke as follows:

Ms. Skoglund: Nance Skoglund, Gordon



Setter Club of America. It was my club thatbrought this to the Dog Show RulesCommittee and I would very much appreciateif you would vote against this amendment tothe change that we have requested. This isgoing to open a big can of worms. You aregoing to have to change it for obedience,agility, field, sure you will, because they aregoing to want to be able to use that muzzle ora gentle leader when they are leading theirdogs into the grounds and you need to be ableto keep your dog under control when you arebringing him or her to the show. I wouldhighly encourage you to vote against theamendment to this proposal.

The Chair recognized Sophia Kaluzniacki,Delegate for the Canada Del Oro KennelClub, who spoke as follows:

Ms. Kaluzniacki: Sophia Kaluzniacki, CanadaDel Oro Kennel Club. I would like to mentionthat I have heard from several individuals thathave service dogs or other dogs of that kindthat use gentle leaders because it is easier for aperson that has a handicap, in a wheelchair,for instance, to be able to safely lead a dogaround with them on the grounds, even if theyare not competing, for instance.

Mr. Sprung: Thank you.

Unidentified Delegate: I just want to say, weare talking about, you know, cans of worms.

You know, it says it very clearly, dogs must beunder the control of their owner/handler. Youknow, so dogs who are not under control oftheir owner/handlers need to leave regardlessof what kind of collar or anything they arewearing.

The Chair recognized Bob Amen, Delegatefor the Greater St. Louis Training Club, whospoke as follows:

Mr. Amen: Bob Amen again, Greater St.Louis Training Club. I just want to amend myamendment. I am not in favor of -- it may bejust the way this amendment is written. When Isee the word "muzzle," that is not involvedwith the -- I mean, that is a different tool. Amuzzle to me is something you put on a dogthat is -- that may want to bite. That is adifferent ball game altogether. I think if wejust stick with the head collar/lead and gentleleaders, gentle leaders, there are a number ofleaders that are designed to be like the gentleleader. The gentle leader happens to be theone in quotes, a very well-established toolamong the obedience rally community andtrainers throughout this country and abroad.The muzzle part bothers me. That's the onlyword that I would say we take out.

Mr. Sprung: We are going to vote.

Unidentified Delegate: The muzzle part wasnot in the amendment. The muzzle part is



collars used with transmitters, maybe addingthe word "and muzzles may not be used ondog." The amendment was to delete headcollars and gentle leaders; isn't that correct?

The Chair recognized Gretchen Bernardi,Delegate for the Mississippi Club of America,who spoke as follows:

Ms. Bernardi: That was my intention.

Mr. Sprung: That's where we're going."Muzzle" stays in. That was your motion,correct?

Ms. Bernardi: Yes.

Mr. Sprung: That is the motion and that'swhat was seconded.

The Chair recognized Jan Croft, Delegate forthe Land O’ Lakes Kennel Club, who spoke asfollows:

Ms. Croft: Jan Croft, Land O'Lakes KennelClub. It says in here that the addition of this isunnecessary since it is covered by board policy.I would like to know if what we are doing hereis against the Board policy and what thatBoard policy states.

The Chair recognized Greg Paveza, Delegatefor the Elm City Kennel Club, who spoke asfollows:

Mr. Paveza: Point of order, is that on pointwith the suggested amendment, MadamParliamentarian –

Unidentified Delegate: Please stand up. Wecan't hear you over here.

Mr. Paveza: I'm sorry, Greg Paveza, Elm CityKennel Club. My question to theParliamentarian is, is this concern about theBoard rule relevant to the amendment to thedog show rule as proposed?

Mr. Sprung: The gentleman's question is therelevancy and the scope of the Board policy tothis amendment.

Mr. Paveza: That's correct.

Mr. Sprung: It is a point of informationbecause that was the basis of the board'sopinion to disapprove.

The Chair called on Doug Ljungren, EVPSports & Events, who spoke as follows:

Mr. Ljungren: There is a reason thatorganizations have rules, policies and standardprocedures. They are slightly different things.Rules are hard and fast and not open tointerpretation. This is a Board policy, it alwayshas been a Board policy for over 30 years. It isbeing lifted almost exactly IN the same



wording being picked up and put into therules according to dog shows, for dog shows.There is really no reason to do that exceptthere is some logic to say we need to puteverything in one place so that peopleunderstand it when they go look for it. That'sa reason to have italicized information in therule book. This could be a Board policy that isitalicized in the rule book. The Dog ShowRules Committee has been methodically goingthrough the dog show rule book and movingitalicized to non-italicized or making it a hardrule. The Staff and the Board does not thinkthat is appropriate in this case.



Ms. Skoglund: Nance Skoglund, GordonSetter Club of America. As I said earlier, myclub brought this to the Dog Show RulesCommittee. We had a professional handler atour 2016 national specialty fashion a halter, amuzzle halter, gentle leader, whatever youwant to call it, collar, out of her leash, andthat's how she showed the dog to keep hishead up. Most of us didn't notice it, black dog,black leash, but of course someone did. Theyfiled charges not against the professionalhandler, because she was not a member of ourclub, but against the two owners of that dog

for allowing her to use that leash/collarconfiguration. We had to have a hearing.Somebody plunked down their money. We hadto have a hearing. When we went to look forthis rule, let me tell you where it is. It is onAKC.org under Rules, Regulations andPolicies, the Board Policy Manual, Dog ShowPolicies, it's the third to the last entry underTraining Collars from the July 2001 Boardmeeting. It is also in a second place. It is in theShow Trial Manual, which is geared towardssecretaries and superintendents. That manualis 192 pages long. This rule is located on page164 of Chapter 13, Appendix C. I'm in favor ofit being an italicized note in dog show rules,but I think it needs to be where people canfind it so they know what the expectation is.Thank you.

The Chair recognized Katie Campbell,Delegate for the Basenji Club of America, whospoke as follows:

Ms. Campbell: Katie Campbell, Basenji Clubof America. To me the big thing that we're allaround it but we are not addressing it andmaking a rule here is for the person whobrings, that is new to the sport, comes withtheir family dog for one of their first dogshows and they bring Fido in on a harness. I'mnot seeing harnesses included or excludedhere. I'm seeing that there could be room forthat family to be approached to say you haveto leave the show grounds, you've got your dog



on a harness. And if we are going to have thistype of detail brought in, we are not allowingfor these common alternatives that make forgood safety walking your family dog.

The Chair recognized Dominic Carota,Delegate for the Pharaoh Hound Club ofAmerica, who spoke as follows:

Mr. Carota: Dominic Carota, PharaohHound Club of America. As a licensed lurecoursing test and trial judge, I want to bringawareness to the Delegate body that muzzlesare used in the sport of lure coursing for dogsfor protection from the line. So essentially, weare having multiple events now in conjunctionwith shows for our cat, fast cat and ourcoursing events as well as our tests, and thatwould be essentially not acceptable. So now weare causing a safety issue for our dogs. Ibelieve that given this discussion, given theback and forth, that I would suggest that thisrequires further discussion beyond today.Thank you.

The Chair recognized Julian Prager,Delegate for the Central Florida Kennel Club,who spoke as follows:

Mr. Prager: Julian Prager, Central FloridaKennel Club. I cannot vote for this the way it iscurrently written or amended. I certainlysupport what Doug said. Rules ought to betight, they ought to be concise and they ought

to state what is necessary to be stated. Theyought to refer in italics to policies, so peopleknow where to look for them for the entireprescription. But, you know, other than sayingdogs that are entered in shows while on theshow grounds must be under control of theirowner and handler and they may be off leadwhen approved by the AKC, I don't know thata rule needs to say more than that.

Mr. Sprung: Thank you. Okay, the questionis on the amendment. It has been proposedand seconded to make the deletion as on thescreens. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed?We are going to ask you to all in favor, pleasestand. All those in favor, please stand. Thankyou. Please be seated. All those opposed to theamendment, please stand. The amendmenthas not passed. We are back to the originalproposal.


Ms. Skoglund: Can I make a motion to tablethis and send it back to the committee sincethere seems to be so much question? Is thatpossible? Is that correct?

The Chair recognized Johnny Shoemaker,Delegate for the Redwood Empire KennelClub, who spoke as follows:

Mr. Shoemaker: As chairman of the Dog



Show Rules Committee, I make a motion thatwe also table this.

Mr. Sprung: The motion should be to refer itback to committee. One at a time, please.

Unidentified Delegate: Then I so move tosend it back to committee.

Unidentified Delegate: Second.

Mr. Sprung: It is a majority vote.

The Chair recognized Carl Holder, Delegatefor the Beaumont Kennel Club, who spoke asfollows:

Mr. Holder: Carl Holder, Beaumont KennelClub. The motion now is to recommit, right,send it back to committee?

Mr. Sprung: Correct.

Mr. Holder: Because if we table it, tabling itis not the way.

Mr. Sprung: Exactly. Table is for lunch. Allthose in favor of sending it back to thecommittee, please stand. Thank you. All thoseopposed? The majority was in favor. It will besent back to the Dog Show Rules Committee.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter

3, Section 13, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Classification.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter 3,Section 13, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Classification, clarifies theeligibility of a Winners Dog/Bitch that hasbeen defeated in a non-regular class as well aswhen Best of Winners is awarded. Theproposal was approved by the AKC Board ofDirectors based on a Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and Staff recommendation. Theamendment will be published in two issues ofthe AKC Gazette and you will be asked to voteon it at the December 2018 meeting. The fulltext is on the worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter5, Section 2, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Ribbons, Prizes and Trophies.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter 5,Section 2, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows- Ribbons, Prizes and Trophies, allows clubsthe option of including the date on classplacement ribbons. The proposal wasapproved by the AKC Board of Directors basedon a Delegate Dog Show Rules Committeerecommendation. The amendment will bepublished in two issues of the AKC Gazetteand you will be asked to vote on it at theDecember 2018 meeting. The full text is onthe worksheet previously e-mailed.



The Chair recognized Dr. Charles Garvin,Delegate for the Dalmatian Club of America,who spoke as follows:

Mr. Garvin: Charlie Garvin, Dalmatian Clubof America. My question is would it be betterto suggest a word substitution for grammaticalimprovement now or in subsequent meetings?

Mr. Sprung: It can't be amended now, so itwould have to be at the next meeting,December.

Mr. Garvin: Just be aware of starting asentence with the word "Except." The word"However," would be an improvement.


The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter7, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Judges.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter 7,Section 1, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows- Judges, converts most of the italicized text topart of the rule while keeping one sentenceregarding where eligibility is expanded initalics. The proposal was approved by the AKCBoard of Directors based on a Delegate DogShow Rules Committee and Staffrecommendation. The amendment will be

published in two issues of the AKC Gazetteand you will be asked to vote on it at theDecember 2018 meeting. The full text is onthe worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter9, Section 2, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Superintendent and Show Secretaries.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter 9,Section 2, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows- Superintendents and Show Secretaries, takesitalicized Board interpretation and makes itpart of the rules. Additionally, it clarifies thatan individual can only provide services for oneall-breed or one group club in a calendar year.The proposal was approved by the AKC Boardof Directors based on a Delegate Dog ShowRules Committee recommendation. Theamendment will be published in two issues ofthe AKC Gazette and you will be asked to voteon it at the December 2018 meeting. The fulltext is on the worksheet previously e-mailed.

Questions?

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter9, Section 4, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Superintendents and ShowSecretaries.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter 9,Section 4, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows



- Superintendents and Show Secretaries,broadens the requirements regarding whichforms of the Superintendent/Show Secretarymust have available at events. All necessaryforms are available on the AKC website or sentto the Superintendent/Show Secretary priorto the event. The proposal was approved bythe AKC Board of Directors based on aDelegate Dog Show Rules Committeerecommendation. The amendment will bepublished in two issues of the AKC Gazetteand you will be asked to vote on it at theDecember 2018 meeting. The full text is onthe worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter9, Section 12, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Superintendents and ShowSecretaries.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter 9,Section 12, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Superintendents and ShowSecretaries, cleans up wording to provideclarity and adds reference to eligibilityrequirements for this role. The proposal wasapproved by the AKC Board of Directors basedon a Delegate Dog Show Rules Committeerecommendation. The amendment will bepublished in two issues of the AKC Gazetteand you will be asked to vote on it at theDecember 2018 meeting. The full text is onthe worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter10, Section 8, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Duties and Responsibilities of ShowVeterinarians.

Ms. DiNardo: The amendment to Chapter10, Section 8, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Duties and Responsibilities of ShowVeterinarians, adds a reference to theeligibility requirements for this role. Theproposal was approved by the AKC Board ofDirectors based on a Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee recommendation. Theamendment will be published in two issues ofthe AKC Gazette and you will be asked to voteon it at the December meeting. The full text ison the worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter11, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter11, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility, adds clarity to a foreigndog's eligibility for a specific class withoutcreating redundancy by listing therequirements. The proposal was approved bythe AKC Board of Directors based on aDelegate Dog Show Rules Committeerecommendation. The amendment will be



published in two issues of the AKC Gazetteand you will be asked to vote on it at theDecember meeting. The full text is on theworksheet previously e-mailed.


Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter11, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility, brings the Rules up todate with the intent and current practices.The proposal was approved by the AKC Boardof Directors based on a Delegate Dog ShowRules Committee and Staff recommendation.The amendment will be published in twoissues of the AKC Gazette and you will beasked to vote on it at the December meeting.The full text is on the worksheet previously e-mailed.


Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter11, Section 8, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of Dogs

Affecting Eligibility, changes the italicizedparagraph to become part of the rule and adda clarification to the sweepstakes judge'sabilities when these conditions are present.The proposal was approved by the AKC Boardof Directors based on a Delegate Dog ShowRules Committee recommendation. Theamendment will be published in two issues ofthe AKC Gazette and you will be asked to voteon it at the December meeting. The full text ison the worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter11, Section 8-A, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter11, Section 8-A, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility, requires permanentidentification for a dog that is disqualified if itis ever to be considered for reinstatement.

Additionally, a photo of the dog must betaken in the ring. The amendment wasapproved by the Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee and unanimously disapproved bythe AKC Board at the May 2018 Boardmeeting. The Dog Show Rules Committee isdemanding that this amendment go forwardto the Delegates for a vote as per the AKCBylaws. The amendment will be published intwo issues of the AKC Gazette and you will be



asked to vote on it at the December 2018meeting. The full text is on the worksheetpreviously e-mailed.

Unidentified Delegate: I have a question onthis one. I assume the photo in the ring is foridentification purposes of the dog that is thesubject of the matter. My question is, I don'tthink anybody would be able to verify a pictureon our Black Russian Terriers. I'm wonderingif this should be amended to have if the dog isnot microchipped, it needs to bemicrochipped right there at the show. Thankyou.

The Chair recognized Sue Goldberg,Delegate for the Lewiston-Auburn KennelClub who spoke as follows:

Ms. Goldberg: Sue Goldberg, Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club. Our Dog Show RulesCommittee's amend the proposal to Chapter11, Section 8-A, coming up for a vote inDecember, is one of the more important votesto come before the Delegate body. Several ofmy fellow Dog Show Rules Committee haveasked me as Chair of the DQ ReinstatementSubcommittee to clarify some misconceptionsabout this proposed amendment in advance ofthat vote. Removing from an event thereinstatement procedure of a dog who hasbeen disqualified for attacking is a protectionwe owe our clubs, our exhibitors, spectators,our dogs, venues and the AKC itself. We

Delegates are charged with advancing,preserving and protecting the interests of ourrespective clubs. We will be dividing the voteinto two parts. One will be removing thereinstatement procedure from a show and theother will be the means to attempt to identifythe dog to ensure that the same dog thatattacked is presented for reinstatement. Thelatter has caused a great deal ofmisinterpretation which prompts the followingexplanation. Firstly, nowhere in this proposalis there a suggestion that the dog that has justbeen -- that the judge that has just beenattacked needs to approach the dog again inorder to facilitate identification. Let commonsense prevail. While we recognize that nothingis foolproof, this proposal offers a number ofalternatives. Regarding the microchip,assuming a functioning scanner is available,the handler has the option to run the scannerand hand it to the judge to maintain the chainof custody, or, five days later, to providedocumentation. Regarding the tattoo,nowhere does it say that the judge is expectedto turn the dog over to examine its belly for atattoo. The handler has the option to show thetattoo, if it exists, to the judge. Thedistinguishing, unalterable, unique bodyfeature, nowhere does this proposal suggestthat the judge should be searching the dog'shead for a cut ear or its mouth for a brokentooth. If such a feature exists, the handler canpoint it out. More likely, a unique body featurecould be, for example, to your point, a docked



versus an undocked tail on a Black RussianTerrier, a color pattern such as a Brindleversus a Harlequin Great Dane, size such as amini versus a standard Dachshund, a prickeared versus a drop-eared Skye Terrier, a 9inch versus a 19-inch American Eskimo. Werecognize that none of these are totallyfoolproof, but making an attempt isimportant. For this reason, a photo of the dogtaken while the dog is in the ring is an attemptto positively identify the dog in the event areinstatement is to take place. Most everyonecarries a cell phone. Nowhere does theproposal require a professional photographer,nor that the dog be stacked in show pose, justa photo to help identify the dog for the futureto attempt to ensure that the dog presentedfor reinstatement is the dog who actuallycommitted the infraction. Bear in mind thatthe individuals reinstating the dog were likelynot in attendance when the attack occurredand the judge who disqualified the dog is notin attendance at the reinstatement. On theDQ for attacking form, it requires that it befilled out and handed to the exhibitor in thering. And it goes on to quote what is already inthe rules, that said dog may not again competeat any event, nor be on the grounds of an AKCevent, unless and until the dog's eventeligibility has been reinstated. Therefore, thereinstatement procedures currently in placeare in violation of AKC's own existing rules. Asfor the comment to the right of the proposedchange regarding the breach of the disclosure

of information policy, this was never broughtto our committee for discussion, and, moreimportantly, is not applicable, since thisinformation is already in the public domain asthe owner's name and contact information arelisted in the catalog of the show in which thedog was disqualified. Over the more than fiveyears this proposal has been in the making,our committee has considered everysuggestion from fellow Delegates, show chairs,judges, stewards, and members of the fancy.There is no benefit, no advantage to a club, toallow reinstatement to take place at its event,only the risk of harm and the risk of legalliability, as we heard here today. Making everyattempt to ensure that the dog presented forreinstatement is the actual dog in question iscritical to protecting the integrity of thereinstatement as well as protecting frompotential harm judges under whom this dogmay be entered in the future. When you bringthis important amendment back to your clubs,please have a copy of the rules book with youwhich you may request at the AKC booth inthe lobby. Read Chapter 11, Section 8-A andSection 11 at your meeting and pleaseconsider this proposal without embellishmentsexactly as it is written. The Dog Show RulesCommittee hopes for your favorable vote inDecember. Thank you.

The Chair recognized Katie Campbell,Delegate for the Basenji Club of America, whospoke as follows:



Ms. Campbell: Katie Campbell, Basenji Clubof America. Two quick points on this with theDQ. First of all, if it is going to become -- wehave to think about the logistics in advance. Ifwe are going to require microchipping on adog that is shown, we are going to have tobasically microchip -- have breeders berequired to microchip all their puppies beforethey are sent out with registration certificatesand the AKC then should, I believe, when theysend out the registration form to tell the newowner if you have any aspirations of showingyour dog it must be microchipped. Secondly, Ifind it quite amazing that as the breeder ofdogs that has been -- more than one dog thathas been disqualified I have had owners thathave been there first time entered and thejudge has made an error and disqualified thedog, that we have lost really wonderfulpotential new people in the sport because of abad day that the dog had or the judge reallynot liking the breed. And I have also had asuccessful dog reinstated that then went on tobecome Select Dog at the National Specialtyand a two-time local Best in Specialty showwinner who had previously been disqualifiedthat was reinstated. I'm a Delegate. No one hascome to me about it. When I have gone to thatmeeting I can't get called on. I think that itcould be a little bit more open, more inclusive.I realize that fear is driving a lot here, but wehave to look at logic as well.

The Chair recognized Cindy Stansell,Delegate for the Finnish Spitz Club ofAmerica, who spoke as follows:

Ms. Stansell: Cindy Stansell, Finnish SpitzClub of America. I learned something new.I'm on the subcommittee and I'm on the RulesCommittee and I just learned something newright now that we are going to bifurcate thisissue, unknown to me. There were othersolutions that were offered and were notconsidered. This was not a unanimousdecision by the Rules Committee. I in factgreatly opposed this particular proposal and Iwish you would look more to see the expense,the unnecessary, and even how dangerous itwill be to the judge. I encourage you all toconsider carefully not passing this proposal.


The Chair recognized Julian Prager,Delegate for the Central Florida Kennel Club,who spoke as follows:

Mr. Prager: Julian Prager, Central FloridaKennel Club. I actually spoke to the Chair ofthe subcommittee and to the Chair of thecommittee about my concerns about this. Mysense was that they were certainly willing tolisten, that they were not willing to accept anyof my concerns, and that's my own personalfeeling about this. I appreciate that thecommittee addressed this issue because it did



reveal some things that needed to beaddressed and the Board in some changes ofpolicy has addressed some of the originalconcerns that were present when thecommittee first brought the rule forward. Myclub has a show at a venue you may be familiarwith, which is the Orange County ConventionCenter. This rule would prohibit any part ofthe Orange County Convention Center, eventhe separate wing of the Orange CountyConvention Center, being used for areinstatement event, and the way it is written,it would prohibit it being used by anyone atany time during the entire year because in theAKC policies show grounds are defined as theplace where a show is held. That exists 365 or366 days a year. I don't think my club shouldbe prohibited, if it wants to have areinstatement event, from choosing a locationat which it can have a reinstatement event, andI'm not saying they would want to. But I don'tthink it should be a restriction placed on us.The other issue, and I have a number ofissues, but the other issue I will briefly talkabout here is that the rule, and this issomething Doug alluded to, really should dealwith what we have to pay attention to, and theprocess of doing a reinstatement and howmany reinstaters you have is not somethingthat I believe ought to be in a rule. Because ifwe develop evidence that it is safe to have tworeinstaters or we develop a process that showsthat it's not safe to have three reinstaters andwe need more, we have to have the flexibility

to make those changes quickly without havingto go through a rule change. Rule changes,even when they are done quickly, take time,and we are talking about an issue here which,as everyone understands, is critical. One finalpoint. There are a couple of things that I thinkare in the current rule or that are not in eitherthe proposal or the current rule that ought tobe in the rule. Nowhere in the current ruledoes it say that a dog that is disqualified mustbe either removed from the show grounds orsecurely confined immediately. It says it maynot be again on the grounds of a show orentered in a show. If we are really concernedabout security of people on the show grounds,why don't we include that in this? Thank you.

The Chair recognized Mary Ellen Fishler,Delegate for the Poodle Club of America, whospoke as follows:

Ms. Fishler: Mary Ellen Fishler, Poodle Clubof America. I'm not trying to throw a wrenchinto anything, but I have been microchippingbefore the AKC even had microchips. Iworked with the original Identichip.Microchips are not infallible. I have two dogsthat are on their fourth chip. They disappear. Imean, every time we put hard line, we are notallowing for any outside possibilities, andthat's a concern for me.


The Chair called on the Executive Secretary



to read the proposed amendment to Chapter11, Section 8-A, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter11, Section 8-A, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Dog Show Entries, Conditions of DogsAffecting Eligibility, puts the reinstatementprocess into the rules and removes thepossibility of a reinstatement occurring atevents. AKC currently provides a list of dogsthat have been disqualified but that list doesnot include the owner's name or contactinformation as that would be a breach of theDisclosure of Information policy. Theamendment was approved by the DelegateDog Show Rules Committee and unanimouslydisapproved by the AKC Board at the May2018 Board meeting. The Dog Show RulesCommittee is demanding that the amendmentgo forward to the Delegates for a vote as perthe AKC Bylaws. The amendment will bepublished in two issues of the AKC Gazetteand you will be asked to vote on it at theDecember 2018 meeting. The full text is onthe worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter14, Section 5, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Measuring, Weighing and ColorDeterminations When Factors ofDisqualification in Breed Standards or

Eligibility Under Conditions of Class orDivision of Class Cancellation of Awards.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter14, Section 5, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Measuring, Weighing and ColorDeterminations When Factors ofDisqualification in Breed Standards orEligibility Under Conditions of Class orDivision of Class Cancellation of Awards,requiring the Event Committee orSuperintendent/Show Secretary to providedigital scales in addition to wickets.Additionally, changes were made toconsolidate language and change italics tobecome part of the rule. The proposal wasapproved by the AKC Board of Directors basedon a Delegate Dog Show Rules Committeerecommendation. The amendment will bepublished in two issues of the AKC Gazetteand you will be asked to vote on it at theDecember 2018 meeting. The full text is onthe worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter16, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Championships.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment to Chapter16, Section 1, of the Rules Applying to DogShows - Championships, provides the Best ofWinners the opportunity to earn onechampionship point if the combined number



of regular class dogs for both sexes is theminimum required for one point (usually twocompetitors total). The proposal was approvedby the AKC Board of Directors based on aStaff and All-Breed Club, Dog Show Rules andParent Club Committees recommendationreviewed at the June Delegate's meeting. Theamendment will be published in two issues ofthe AKC Gazette and you will be asked to voteon it at the December 2018 meeting. The fulltext is on the worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Chair recognized Gretchen Bernardi,Delegate for the Mississippi Valley KennelClub who spoke as follows:

Ms. Bernardi: Gretchen Bernardi, MississippiValley Kennel Club. My club has requestedthat I read the following statement regardingthis proposal. Like so many of our problems inthe sport, the primary culprit for low entries isthe number of shows that we have approvedbeginning with clusters, back to backs, twoshows in one day, and the proliferation ofspecialty and group shows in certaingeographical areas. By refusing to address thiscomplex issue requiring complex and perhapspainful decisions, we have instead offered achange that will cause more problems in amisguided attempt to solve the larger one.When a new initiative is deemed a success, it isalways gauged by quantity, not quality.Diminishing the requirements for achampionship may increase championship

titles, but will they be quality titles? It mayincrease entries perhaps, but will it increasethe quality of our dogs that we see at ourshows? It may provide more service entry fees,but will it give lasting meaning to an earnedtitle? It is often overlooked that there is adefinite relationship between the quality ofour shows and registrations. Where is theincentive to breed a litter of quality dogs if wecan't compete fairly for meaningful rewards?More and more breeders simply don't see thepoint of the work, the expense, and the worryof producing beautiful purebred dogs intoday's atmosphere. I know there are manygood breeders out there with better dogs thanwe are used to seeing and we can get themback by emphasizing quality in our awards andour competition. I know that it is nowpossible, I have been showing dogs for a longtime, but I know it is possible for a dog tofinish by going best of winners alone. Around1997 when I was a new Delegate a committeeof experienced and well-known Delegates saton a committee charged with, among otherthings, enhancing the meaning of an AKCchampionship. One recommendation was theelimination of best of winners. Unfortunately,it was defeated and the quality of ourchampions and of our dogs has declined eversince. Creating lower-level champions will nothelp rare breeds develop in the future but willput them on a path to mediocrity or worse.Creating cheaper champions will diminish allthe ones that I have proudly garnered over the



last nearly 50 years. If we sacrifice thelegitimacy of our championship titles in amisguided search for more entries, anyentries, we set out on an even faster track toobscurity. Thank you.

The Chair recognized Pat Laurans, Delegatefor the German Wirehaired Pointer Club ofAmerica, who spoke as follows:

Ms. Laurans: Pat Laurans, GermanWirehaired Pointer Club of America. There isone part of this statement that I feel isprejudicial and that part is where it says"usually two competitors total." This has beenportrayed by many or understood by manythat for all instances, it will be one dog, onebitch, which is not the case. There are somebreeds that have greater entries that requiremore than one dog and one bitch, as theirtotal of two. So I think I would like to see thatcomment in parenthesis, which says "usuallytwo competitors total," eliminated. Thank you.

The Chair recognized Marcy Zingler,Delegate for the Sun Maid Kennel Club ofFresno, who spoke as follows:

Ms. Zingler: Marcy Zingler, Sun Maid KennelClub of Fresno. In the '70s there is precedentfor this. There were combined sexes in low-entry breeds. In those days such as flack coats,such as Clumbers, and it wasn't just for onepoint. If you had four Clumbers, whoever won

that class or won winners, got a major. Icannot for the life of me see how this wouldcheapen a championship. You could get 50single points, you are no closer to yourchampionship than if you didn't. Also, best ofwinners, I do agree with Gretchen on the bestof winners point, best of winners has faroutlived the reason it was created. It wascreated when only the best of winners went infor best of breed. That aside, if people decidethat they would like to cross over and awardmore points to the one who didn't originallyget them, that cheapens the championship.But if you have the desire to get more peopleinterested in the sport, and being a sustainedinterest in the sport, they aren't going to wantto make a dozen entries without even thechance of getting a point. We are in favor.

Unidentified Delegate: And most low-entrybreeds, and even breeds that are not totallylow entry, two bitches would be one point ortwo dogs, class dogs, would be one point. Sobasically, all we are really saying is that if wehave two dogs, maybe one is a bitch and one isa dog, and they are of the quality that a judgewould consider, that the winner would beworthy of one point, that they can do that.Now, it all comes down to the quality of thejudging. I mean, judges do not have to crossover for best of winners if they do not feel thatthe dog that has been crossed over isdeserving of those points, whether it is onepoint, two points, a major. A judge can



withhold first place from a class. A judge hasthe right to do a lot of things. And we need torealize that it is in their hands and in the ring.Being from a breed where we often don't evenhave two of these dogs in the state, we need toencourage anybody new that wants to get oneof our low-entry breed dogs a chance possiblyto pick up a point here or there, and justbecause the two dogs aren't the same sex, theystill could get a point. I totally agree with theprevious speaker. I do not think it will cheapenthe championship. I know that there are manytimes when there are one and one entered,and the people pay the entry fee but theynever show up at the show or make anyattempt to go to the show, or if they arehandled by a handler they are left in the vanbecause there's no point available. Thank you.

The Chair recognized Pat Laurans, Delegatefor the German Wirehaired Pointer Club ofAmerica, who spoke as follows:

Ms. Laurans: Pat Laurans, GermanWirehaired Pointer Club of America again.Again, I think we also need to remember ajudge can withhold best of winners. The judgecan also withhold winners from either one. SoI think it is the responsibility of the judges aswell to determine whether the entry is of aquality so that this would come into play.Thank you.

The Chair recognized Eduardo Toshio

Fugiwara, Delegate for the Fort LauderdaleDog Club, who spoke as follows:

Mr. Fujiwara: Eduardo Toshio Fugiwara, FortLauderdale Dog Club. I want to offer aperspective on someone being in the fancy forless than six years, so it is very opposite frommost of your experience. But in the last sixyears we have four puppies that we bred.Three girls and a boy won their majors in aspecialty because we have Irish Terriers or inMontgomery Week. But for the first wholeyear of my experience, because we were inFlorida, we have no competition except forone dog against some of our girls. One yearwithout a single point until we made it tonationals. If I was not someone that really wasinvolved in the past through my parents andreally had a passion for the dogs, you think Iwould have stayed for one year without asingle point? That's it. Thank you.

The Chair called on Kim Johnson of KPMGto read the Teller's Report results of the votefor the Delegate Standing Committees.

Ms. Johnson: The results of the voting forDelegate Standing Committees are as follows:

For the All-Breeds Clubs Committee, thefollowing four candidates were elected forthree-year terms: Margaret DiCorleto. Jon M.Green. Michael Houchard. Cathy Rubens.

For the Canine Health Committee, the



following three candidates were elected forthree-year terms: Dr. Charles Garvin. SusanLaCroix Hamil. Dr. Robert Tainsh.

For the Canine Health Committee, thefollowing one candidate was elected for a one-year term: Donald Schwartz.

For the Companion and Events Committee,the following four candidates were elected forthree-year terms: Jack Cadalso. Gail LaBerge.Patricia Sample. Kathrynann Sarvinas.

For the Dog Show Rules Committee, thefollowing four candidates were elected forthree-year terms: Cindy Miller. Nancy Perrell.Robert Schroll. Johnny Shoemaker.

For the Field Trial and Hunting Test EventsCommittee, the following three candidateswere elected for three-year terms: FlorenceDuggan. Karen Luckey. Katherine Sullivan.

For the Field Trial and Hunting Test EventsCommittee, the following candidate waselected for a one-year term: John Russell.There was a tie between Neal Goodwin andChristopher Orcutt for the other one-yearterm. In accordance with the DelegatesStanding Rules on Committees, item 4, G4, incase of a tie for the last position on anycommittee, the tie will be resolved by standingvote of the Delegates. Therefore, after I haveconcluded the presentation, there will be astanding vote for this position.

For the Herding, Earthdog and CoursingEvents Committee, the following twocandidates were elected for three-year terms:Carol Fisher. Maria Sacco. For the lastposition, there was a tie between GerardBaudet and Kathleen Gregory. Similar to thelast committee, there will be a standing vote atthe conclusion of this reading for thatparticular position as well.

For the Parents Clubs Committee, thefollowing four candidates were elected forthree-year terms: Don James. Pat Laurans.Karen Mays. Peter Piusz.

The Chair directed the standing votes asfollows:

The first standing vote was for the Field Trialand Hunting Test Events Committee wherethere was a tie for a one-year term betweenNeal Goodwin and Christopher Orcutt. Themajority went to Christopher Orcutt.

The second standing vote was for theHerding, Earthdog and Coursing EventsCommittee, where there was a tie for a three-year term between Gerard Baudet andKathleen Gregory. The majority went toKathleen Gregory.

The Chair announced a replay of the newAKC headquarters and walking tour video tobe played in its entirety.



The Chair called on the Executive Secretaryto read the proposed amendment to Chapter14, Sections 12, 12A, 13, 13A and 11A of theField Trial Rules and Standard Procedure forPointing Breeds.

Ms. DiNardo: This amendment addresseschanges to Chapter 14, Sections 12, 12A, 13,13A and 11A of the Field Trial Rules andStandard Procedure for Pointing Breeds.Section 12 collar clarifies that the handlers inthe current Open Gun Dog Championship areentitled to ride horses. Section 12A clarifiesthat the handlers in the Amateur Gun DogChampionship are entitled to ride horses.Section 13 adds a new Open Walking Gun DogChampionship stake. Section 13A adds a newAmateur Walking Gun Dog Championship.Section 11A clarifies that the current AmateurChampionship is an All-Age stake. Theproposal was approved by the AKC Board ofDirectors based on a recommendation fromthe American Brittany Club. The amendmentwill be published in two issues of the AKCGazette and you will be asked to vote on it atthe December 2018 meeting. The full text ison the worksheet previously e-mailed.

The Executive Secretary read the report onthe Nominating Committee at follows:

Ms. DiNardo: At the August 2018 meeting,the Board of Directors appointed the

following Delegates to the NominatingCommittee to select three candidates for theClass of 2023.

Dr. Michael Knight, Chair - Delegate for theTexas Kennel Club.

Pamela Beale - Delegate for the WestchesterKennel Club.

Ross Jones - Delegate for the Rio GrandeKennel Club.

Louise Leone - Delegate for the ColoradoKennel Club.

Sylvia Thomas - Delegate for the KennelClub of Riverside.

Alternates: Nance Skoglund - Delegate forthe Gordon Setter Club of America.

Marilyn Vinson - Delegate for theSoutheastern Iowa Kennel Club.

The Chair called on Dr. Michael Knight toaddress the Delegate body as Chair of thecommittee.

Mr. Knight: First I want to thank you,everyone, for making me wait an hour for mylunch. I think I have lost about five pounds,some litigation issues. Our committee wasseven people that we found out when we allgot together we didn't know each other, mostof us didn't know each other at all, and I wantto thank the Board for choosing people thatwe all work really well together. Weinterviewed six candidates that some put intheir applications on their own, a few wereencouraged. We are giving our information to



Gina by the 15th of October. We haveinterviewed six candidates, completed sixinterviews, but encourage anyone else thatwould like to come forward to send us theirinformation and we can arrange for aconference call interview. I want to thank Ginaand Paula especially for giving me counsel,helping me set up conference calls, helpingme set up meeting times. They have beenenormously helpful to me. We have tried to beas transparent as we can be through thisprocess. I feel like the six candidates that havecome forward are filled with skill and talentand will make good Board members, and ourinformation, again, will be to Gina by the 15thof October. Thank you.

The Chair called on Tom Davies tocongratulate the club celebrating 100 years ofmembership with the American Kennel Club.

Mr. Davies: Good morning. It is always agreat pleasure to celebrate and recognize theachievements of our clubs, especially on theircentennial celebrations. The following club iscelebrating 100 years of AKC membership, theAmerican Chesapeake Club, Timothy Carrion,Delegate. If the Delegate is present, pleasecome to the front to receive a plaquecommemorating a century of AKCmembership.

The Executive Secretary read the names ofthe Delegates who will serve on the 3

committees that did not require a vote.

Ms. DiNardo: There was no electionrequired for the following committees: Bylaws,Delegate Advocacy and Advancement and thePerspectives Editorial Committee. TheDelegates nominated for these committees areseated.

Delegates who self-nominated and will serveon the Bylaws Committee are: SylviaArrowwood. Dr. Gregory J. Paveza. Abbe R.Shaw. An additional member may beappointed for a two-year term as a seatremains open.

Delegates who self-nominated and will serveon the Delegate Advocacy and AdvancementCommittee are: Dick Blair. MarylynDeGregorio. John F. McCullagh. Mary LouOlszewski.

Delegates who self-nominated and will serveon the Perspectives Editorial Committee are:James Ashton. Virginia Denninger. JoyceEngle. Monica Henderson Stoner. Dr. GenoSisneros. Sylvia Thomas.

The Chair called on Tom Sharp, President &CEO of AKC Reunite to provide an update onthe AKC Pet Disaster Relief Program.

Mr. Sharp: Good afternoon. I'm excited tobe here today for the five-year anniversary ofAKC Pet Disaster Relief. AKC Reunite, AKC,and AKC clubs have so much to be proud of.But, first, this happened. As Hurricane



Florence was approaching the east coast, AKCand AKC Reunite got prepared. For us in AKCReunite that meant the tremendous pressureof balancing the safety and welfare of ourteam members with the needs of maintainingour 24/7 call center for lost and found pets.We also reached out to trailer recipients in thestorm's path and sent out an e-mail blast to petowners about storm preparedness. We werelucky in Raleigh this time that the stormweakened and turned away from us. We hadpower outages and localized flooding andtrees down and cleanup to do, but thedevastation from this deadly storm in NorthCarolina is really horrific. The good news isthat the state had plenty of warning for thestorm and was well prepared. Peopleevacuated the coast in large numbers andmany of the evacuation shelters were petfriendly. Also, animal control shelters took inanimals from evacuating families, and in facttwo AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailers that havebeen donated in North Carolina were usedwell during the storm. These pictures are fromBayboro, North Carolina where they used thePamilico County trailer for an emergencyshelter. Remember, we are not firstresponders. The whole point of this programis to get the needed materials into the handsof the first responders before the disasterstrikes, and that's exactly how it worked thistime and has worked in many other timessince the program's inception. So, let's go backand review and celebrate five years of this

wonderful program. In June of 2013 a groupof concerned and passionate Delegates met inRaleigh, North Carolina to discuss thefeasibility of a national pet disaster reliefprogram. Leveraging the disaster responseexpertise of the State of North Carolina'sEmergency Management Services Division, adecision was made to make this program areality. Less than 90 days later the AKC PetDisaster Relief Program launched because ofthe compassion, dedication, outreach andgenerosity of the AKC Pet Disaster Relief TaskForce and AKC Reunite Board. Today we areoverwhelmed with pride and excitement toshare the outcome of your tremendous goodworks and we celebrate the five-yearanniversary of AKC Pet Disaster Relief. Clubshave raised $1,059,000 for this lifesavingprogram. Pet-loving individuals andorganizations have donated an additional$246,000. These donations combined with$450,000 pledged by the AKC Reunite Boardmake our giving to this program in excess of$1,755,000. It is really amazing; thesedonations have resulted in 68 trailers given to28 states across the country with more on theway. In addition to the two trailers that wereused for Hurricane Florence, trailers havebeen deployed for other emergencies acrossthe nation, from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma andMatthew, tornadoes in Indiana, wildfires inArizona and Oregon and Washington, andalso in California. This program has generatedlots of local media attention. Every time a



trailer is donated, press releases are sent tolocal media and usually there is a trailerpresentation event. These become great localinterest, positive news stories that reflect wellon the AKC, our clubs, and the fancy. Many ofthe deployments shown before have been inthe media as well. Here is just a sampling ofthe TV, newspaper and web news outlets thathave covered this program. How about that?How about the fact that we as a dog-lovingcommunity have helped provide so muchlifesaving hope for so many in only five years'time? It is really tremendous. We built thisprogram and it is still growing. Yes, wecontinue to donate and deliver these trailers.We have another ten trailers in the works rightnow, and in fact this is already out of datebecause one was delivered last night toCamden, New Jersey, so we thought that onewas still on the way for next week and they gotit delivered early. So, the program is here tostay. AKC Pet Disaster Relief has the attentionand momentum and track record to be aprogram that I cannot wait to celebrate withyou in another five years at the ten-yearanniversary. But before I wrap up, in additionto everything that we have done to make AKCPet Disaster Relief a nationally-recognizedprogram, I would be remiss without expressingmy sincerest thanks and appreciation for thegenerous donations led by you and your clubsin response to the devastation fromHurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, Maria, Nate,and now Florence, and the wildfires that

ravaged the west over the last year. Theresponse to those disasters totaled anadditional, now, this is above the money wesaw earlier, an additional $700,000 indonations that has been used to help withemergency pet sheltering, emergency supplies,including pet microchips and veterinarymedical supplies. AKC Reunite is prudent withthese funds, ensuring they are going towardsthe causes pledged. We responsibly donatedover $400,000 to deserving organizations withthe specific mission of aiding pets during themany disasters last year, those hurricanes andthe wildfires and mudslides that ravaged thewest. The remaining funds are being put touse right now in the wake of HurricaneFlorence where a week after the storm has leftpeople and their pets are still being airlifted tosafety and need emergency sheltering. All ofthis gives me the highest honor ofcongratulating you for all that you have doneand thanking you for all that you have done inmaking this program a reality. A special thanksto Pat Laurans and Alan Kalter for theirleadership with this program and to DallasHarsa for all of her contributions, and also toDennis and Ron for their continuing supportfrom the AKC. Thank you on behalf of theAKC Reunite Board, thank you on behalf ofthe AKC Pet Disaster Relief Task Force, andthank you from me and my staff workingbehind the scenes at AKC Reunite PetMicrochip office in Raleigh, North Carolina.



The Chair called on Gail LaBerge of theOrlando Obedience Club who spoke aboutAKC's PAC initiatives.

Ms. LaBerge: No offense to you all, but Ihate to have my back to the majority of you. Iwill make this brief. Within the next few daysyou, your president, and your secretary of yourclubs will receive a letter from us explaining,as usual, why we need your money, because weare always begging. During this election cyclewe have used almost all the funds that we haveand used them we hope successfully. So, tomake this a little more interesting, we aregoing to have a challenge. At the Decembermeeting of the Delegate body we will bepresenting acknowledgments and some awardsto the top five clubs whose members give themost to the PAC between now and then or forthis year. In addition, we will recognize the topfive clubs who have the total number ofmembers who give, regardless of the amount.You’ve got two chances there, and we're alldog people and we all go out for competition,so do encourage your members to give. It issomething that keeps us safe when we can putin officials who understand our issues oncanine legislation. We do appreciate that very,very much. We have been asked about oursuccesses and some information several times.I am pleased to announce that we will have ashort video for you at the Delegates meetingshowing you where your PAC money has beensuccessful and what we have done with it.

Thank you.

The Chair advised that the organizationalmeetings of the newly-elected standingcommittees would take place in theSalem/Warren rooms.

The Chair informed the Delegates that theDecember Delegates meeting will be held inOrlando, Florida at the Rosen Center Hotelon Friday, December 14. A block of rooms hasbeen reserved for Delegates. Delegates shoulduse the code that was sent to them whenmaking reservations at the hotel. Theinformation is also available on the DelegatesPortal.

The following Delegates spoke during NewBusiness:

Nancy Perrell, Superstition Kennel Clubthanked the doctor, nurse and other membersof the Delegate body who were concerned forher during/after a medical incident at the lastmeeting. She provided her club’s results froma raffle with donated dog-related items at theirshows. This year the raffle made about $2,000.Of that, $1,000 is being donated to themaintenance and restocking of the disasterrelief trailer in Phoenix that was purchased byarea clubs. The remaining $1,000 will go tothe AKC Humane Fund for the women'sshelters.



Betty Winthers, Olympic Kennel Club sharedan experience from a summer dog show whereher club prepared for possible adverse PETArelated issues by communicating in advancewith participants, adding 24/7 security andkeeping dogs safe in open areas. She wantedclubs to be aware and urged them to usesimilar precautions.

An unidentified Delegate notified theDelegate body of the recent passing of a long-time Delegate, Herb Rosen of the TibetanSpaniel Club of America. He remarked thatMr. Rosen had raised Miniature Pinschers,Lhasa Apsos, Tibetan Spaniels, and he and hiswife Betty were very instrumental inGreyhound rescue.

Sylvia Thomas, Kennel Club of Riverside,and editor of Perspectives thanked theDelegates for continuing to support andcontributions to the Perspectives publicationand offered hard copies to the group ifdesired. She informed the Delegates that thedeadline for the next issue was October 22,2018 and the issue coordinator for theDecember issue was Joyce Engle. Sylviaencouraged anyone that has an idea about anarticle or if they need assistance writing anarticle, to please reach out to her or any of thePerspectives Committee members.

Richella Veatch, Tennessee Valley KennelClub reported a concern from her club to theDelegate body. She advised of performance

events leading to AKC titles and certificationsthat are put on by individuals and clubs notaffiliated with AKC. She indicated that some ofthese events may include barn hunt, CDCevaluations, trick dog tests, and they may beput on by anyone with an evaluator permitand done at any place. The licensed clubs arerequired to apply to hold a show or trial andinclude multiple requirements, while theother individuals or clubs are not regulated.When the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club hasshows or trials, they include these events andtests, but many exhibitors have alreadyfinished their requirements at local non-AKCevents and of course this hits a club right intheir pocketbook. It is understood that AKCreceives funds and fees for registrations,canine partners applications, and from sales offorms, supplies and requests for certificates.That's a good thing for AKC, but what aboutour local clubs? The Tennessee Valley KennelClub proposes that any title or certificateawarded by AKC be earned at an AKC-affiliated event. Thank you.

Gloria Marshall, Bayshore Companion DogClub gave kudos to the AKC staff that createdthe AKC Fit Dog program and the incentivelogo car magnet. She praised the program forbringing the AKC in touch with the generalpublic with the goal of promoting an activeand healthy lifestyle for both owner and dogthrough consistent walking. She and herBulldog love participating.



Hearing no further business, the Chairadjourned the meeting.

(Time noted: 12:44 p.m.)

The opinions expressed by the speakers may notnecessarily reflect those of The American KennelClub.



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