AKC GAZETTE • 33 • FEBRUARY 2012 Attention Delegates Notice of Meeting The next meeting of the Delegates will be held at the Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, beginning at 9:00 am. Membership Application Northeastern Maryland Kennel Club Delegates Credentials Bo N. Bengtson, Ojai, CA, American Whippet Club Sally A. Birgal, Kempton, PA, Berks County Kennel Club Ann Mariah Cook, Jefferson, NH, Siberian Husky Club of America William I. Christensen, Palm Springs, CA, Australian Terrier Club of America Daniel R. Cunningham, Minoa, NY, Onondaga Kennel Association Marilyn E. Currey, Reddick, FL, American Chinese Crested Club Deidre E. Gannon, Oaklyn, NJ, German Pinscher Club of America Ann Lettis, Staten Island, NY, Grand River Kennel Club Anne Palmer, Dexter, MI, Ann Arbor Kennel Club Patricia Peel, Lennon, MI, Alaskan Malamute Club of America Rebecca P. Poole, Hickson, TN, Bull Terrier Club of America Gary Sarvinas, Catonsville, MD, Maryland Kennel Club Notice As a result of an Event Committee determination the following individual stands suspended of AKC privileges. It should be noted that this determination may still be appealed and may be reversed. Upon expiration of the appeal process, an appropriate notice describing the status of the individual’s suspension, if any, will appear in this column: Mr. Richard Glenn (Clarkston, M Notice Ms. Kim Leblanc (Ontario, Canada) Action was taken by the Siberian Husky Club of America for conduct in connection at its October 25, 2011 event. Ms. Leblanc was charged with disregard of published club regulations.The Staff Event Committee reviewed the committee’s and sent the penalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine Notice Mr. Robert Portnoy (Atlanta, GA) Action was taken by the Newman Kennel Club for conduct in connection at its October 23, 2011 event. Mr. Portnoy was charged with abusive or foul language/verbal altercation. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the commit- tee’s report and sent the penalty at a pub- lic reprimand and a $100 fine. Notice Mrs. Zee Dasilva (Choctaw, OK) Action was taken by the Great Dane Club of Tucson, Inc. for conduct in connection with its October 29, 2011 event. Specifically, Mrs. Dasilva was charged with impairing a club’s ability to retain a site and disregard of published club rules. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the committee’s report, found it in order and set the penalty at a three month event sus- pension and a $500 fine, effective November 23, 2011. (Multiple Breeds) Notice Mrs. Patti Maeda (Wildwood, MO) Action was taken by the Tri County Agility Club of Missouri for conduct in connection with its November 10-13, 2011 events. Specifically, Mrs. Maeda was charged with abusive or foul language/verbal altercation and inappro- priate criticism of a judge, not disruptive, but demonstrating a lack of sportsmanship. The Staff Event Committee reviewed the committee’s report, found it in order and MISSION STATEMENT: The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership. SECRETARY’S PAGE GZ
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Attention DelegatesNotice of MeetingThe next meeting of the Delegates willbe held at the Sheraton Newark AirportHotel on Tuesday, March 13, 2012,beginning at 9:00 am.
Membership ApplicationNortheastern Maryland Kennel Club
Delegates CredentialsBo N. Bengtson, Ojai, CA, American Whippet ClubSally A. Birgal, Kempton, PA, Berks County Kennel ClubAnn Mariah Cook, Jefferson, NH, Siberian Husky Club of AmericaWilliam I. Christensen, Palm Springs,CA, Australian Terrier Club of AmericaDaniel R. Cunningham, Minoa, NY, Onondaga Kennel AssociationMarilyn E. Currey, Reddick, FL,American Chinese Crested ClubDeidre E. Gannon, Oaklyn, NJ, German Pinscher Club of AmericaAnn Lettis, Staten Island, NY, Grand River Kennel ClubAnne Palmer, Dexter, MI, Ann Arbor Kennel ClubPatricia Peel, Lennon, MI, Alaskan Malamute Club of AmericaRebecca P. Poole, Hickson, TN, Bull Terrier Club of AmericaGary Sarvinas, Catonsville, MD, Maryland Kennel Club
NoticeAs a result of an Event Committee
determination the following individualstands suspended of AKC privileges. Itshould be noted that this determinationmay still be appealed and may be reversed.Upon expiration of the appeal process, anappropriate notice describing the status ofthe individual’s suspension, if any, willappear in this column:Mr. Richard Glenn (Clarkston, M
NoticeMs.Kim Leblanc (Ontario,Canada)
Action was taken by the Siberian HuskyClub of America for conduct in connectionat its October 25,2011 event.Ms.Leblancwas charged with disregard of publishedclub regulations. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the committee’s and sent thepenalty at a reprimand and a $100 fine
NoticeMr. Robert Portnoy (Atlanta, GA)
Action was taken by the Newman KennelClub for conduct in connection at itsOctober 23, 2011 event. Mr. Portnoy wascharged with abusive or foullanguage/verbal altercation. The StaffEvent Committee reviewed the commit-tee’s report and sent the penalty at a pub-lic reprimand and a $100 fine.
NoticeMrs. Zee Dasilva (Choctaw, OK)
Action was taken by the Great Dane Clubof Tucson, Inc. for conduct in connectionwith its October 29, 2011 event.Specifically, Mrs. Dasilva was charged withimpairing a club’s ability to retain a siteand disregard of published club rules. TheStaff Event Committee reviewed thecommittee’s report, found it in order andset the penalty at a three month event sus-pension and a $500 fine, effectiveNovember 23, 2011. (Multiple Breeds)
NoticeMrs. Patti Maeda (Wildwood, MO)
Action was taken by the Tri CountyAgility Club of Missouri for conduct inconnection with its November 10-13,2011 events. Specifically, Mrs. Maeda wascharged with abusive or foullanguage/verbal altercation and inappro-priate criticism of a judge, not disruptive,but demonstrating a lack of sportsmanship.The Staff Event Committee reviewed thecommittee’s report, found it in order and
MISSION STATEMENT: The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registr y,promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a familycompanion, advance canine health and well-being, work to protect the rights of all dogowners and promote responsible dog ownership.
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set the penalty at a one month event sus-pension and a $300 fine, effectiveDecember 5, 2011. (Golden Retriever)
NoticeMrs. Maggie Bennett (Marathon
Shores, FL) Action was taken by theIndian River Dog Training Club for con-duct in connection with its November18, 2011 event. Mrs. Bennett wascharged with failure to control a dog atan event. The Staff Event Committeereviewed the report, found it in orderand set the penalty at a reprimand and a$200 fine. (Bouvier des Flandres)
NoticeThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary
Committee has suspended Mrs. SusanHammer (Lakeville, MN) from all AKCprivileges for six months and imposed a$500 fine, effective November 7, 2011,for having submitted or caused to besubmitted litter registration applicationsthat she knew, should have known, orhad a duty to know contained false certi-fications (DNA exclusion). (Shih Tzu)
NoticeThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary
Committee has suspended the followingindividuals from all AKC privileges forsix months and imposed a $500 fine, forrefusing to make their dogs and recordsavailable for inspection when requested:
Effective November 7, 2011
Mrs. Barbara Spencer (Keyser, WV)Multiple Breeds
Effective December 12, 2011Mrs. Jennipher Holcomb (Centerville,
IN) Doberman PinscherMr. Monte Holcomb (Centerville,
IN) Doberman Pinscher
NoticeThe AKC’s Management Disciplinary
Committee has suspended the followingindividuals from all AKC privileges forfifteen years and imposed a $3000 fine,for conduct prejudicial to purebred dogs,purebred dog events, or to the best inter-
ests of the American Kennel Club basedon their violation of the AKC’s Judicialor Administrative Determination ofInappropriate Treatment Policy.
Effective November 7, 2011
Mrs. Mary Crane (Tenaha, TX) MultipleBreeds
Effective December 12, 2011
Mr. William Allen (Hudson, NC)Multiple Breeds
Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows
The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendment to Chapter16, Section 1, (New SixthParagraph), of the Rules Applying toDog Show, to be voted on at the March13, 2012, Delegates Meeting.
Chapter 16SECTION 1, (new sixth paragraph). At one National Specialty each year,
specified by the AKC Breed ParentSpecialty Club at the time the eventapplication is submitted to AKC, the dogdesignated Reserve Winners Dog and thebitch designated Reserve Winners Bitchwill be awarded a three-point major, pro-vided that the number of dogs compet-ing in the regular classes of the ReserveWinner’s sex totals at least twice thenumber required for a five point major,in the region in which the event is held.
In counting the number of eligibledogs in competition, a dog that is dis-qualified, or that is dismissed, excused orordered from the ring by the judge, orfrom which all awards are withheld, shallnot be included.
Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows
The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendment to Chapter 1,Section 3, (deleted) of the Rules Applying
to Dog Shows - Dog Shows Defined, to bevoted on at the March 13, 2012,Delegates Meeting.
Chapter 1SECTION 3. A member or licensed all-breed club
may apply to The American Kennel Clubfor approval to hold a show at whichchampionship points may be awardedwith entries restricted to puppies that areeligible for entry in the regular puppyclass and dogs that have been placed first,second or third in a regular class at ashow at which championship pointswere awarded, provided the club submit-ting such an application has held at leastone show annually for at least ten yearsimmediately prior to the year in whichapplication for a show so restricted ismade, and further provided that thereshall not have been less than 900 dogsentered in its show (or in one of itsshows if the club holds more than oneshow a year) in the year preceding theyear in which application is made for itsfirst show with entries so restricted.When an application for this type of
restricted entry show has been approvedby The American Kennel Club the onlydogs eligible for entry shall be puppiesthat are eligible for entry in the regularpuppy class and those dogs that havebeen placed first, second or third in aregular class at a show at which champi-onship points were awarded held not lessthan sixty days prior to the first day ofthe show at which entries will be sorestricted.However, a club making application to
hold a show restricted to entries of dogsas specified above may further restrictentries by excluding all puppies or allpuppies six months and under ninemonths and/or by excluding dogs thathave placed third or dogs that haveplaced second and third, provided theextent of these further restrictions isspecified on the application. Any club whose application has been
approved to hold a show with restrictedentries as described in this section shallindicate the extent of the restrictions inits premium list.
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Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows
The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendments to Chapter6, Section 3, of the Rules Applying toDog Show - Premium Lists and Closing ofEntries.
Chapter 6SECTION 3.
Except at specialty club shows, thegeneral classification of recognized breedsdivided into groups and in the sameorder as set forth in Chapter 2, of theRules Applying to Registration andDiscipline, with the varieties of distinctbreeds as described in Chapter 3, Section1 added thereto, in their proper groupsand alphabetical position, shall be pub-lished in the premium list.
Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows
The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendments to Chapter 3,Section 1, of the Rules Applying to DogShows – Dog Show Classifications; to bevoted on at the March 13, 2012,Delegates Meeting.
Chapter 3SECTION 1
The following breeds and/or varietiesof breeds, divided by groups, shall be allthe breeds and/or varieties of breeds forwhich regular classes of The AmericanKennel Club may be provided at anyshow held under American Kennel Clubrules. The Board of Directors may eitheradd to, transfer from one group toanother, or delete from said list of breedsand/or varieties of breeds, whenever inits opinion registrations of such breedand/or variety of breed in the Stud Bookjustify such action.
GROUP 1:SPORTING – POINTERS AND SETTERS
GROUP 2:SPORTING - RETRIEVERS AND
SPANIELS
GROUP 3:SCENT HOUNDS
GROUP 4:SIGHT HOUNDS
GROUP 5:WORKING - UTILITY
GROUP 6:WORKING - MOLOSSER
GROUP 7:WORKING – SPITZ
GROUP 8:TERRIERS
GROUP 9:TOY
GROUP 10:NON-SPORTING
GROUP 11:HERDING
Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows
The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendments to Chapter3, Sections 15 - 20 of the RulesApplying to Dog Shows – Dog ShowClassifications; to be voted on at theMarch 13, 2012, Delegates Meeting
Chapter 15Section 15. A club or association hold-
ing a show may give group classes notdivided by sex, such groups to bearranged in same order and to comprisethe same breeds and recognized varietiesof breeds as herein before set forth inChapter 3, Section 1. All dogs designatedby their respective breed judges Best ofBreed at the show at which these groupclasses shall be given shall be eligible tocompete in the group classes to whichthey belong according to this grouping,
and all dogs designated Best of Variety inthose breeds with more than one recog-nized variety, shall be eligible to competein the group classes to which theybelong according to this grouping. Allentries for these group classes shall bemade after judging of the regular classesof The American Kennel Club has beenfinished and no entry fee shall becharged. In the event that the owner of adog designated Best of Breed or Best ofVariety shall not exhibit the dog in thegroup class to which it is eligible, noother dog of the same breed or variety ofbreed shall be allowed to compete.
Section 16. A club giving group classesmust also give a Best in Show, the winnerto be entitled “Best Dog in Show.” Noentry fee shall be charged but the groupwinners must compete.
Section 17. A club or association hold-ing a show, if it gives brace classes in theseveral breeds and recognized varieties ofbreeds, may also give brace group classes,not divided by sex; such groups to bearranged in the same order and to com-prise the same breeds and recognizedvarieties of breeds as herein before setforth in Chapter 3, Section 1. All bracesof dogs designated by their respectivebreed judges as Best of Breed or Best ofVariety as the case may be at shows atwhich these brace group classes shall begiven, shall be eligible to compete in thebrace group classes to which they belongaccording to this grouping. All entries forthese brace group classes shall be madeafter the judging of the regular classes ofThe American Kennel Club has beenfinished and no entry fee shall becharged. In the event that the owner of abrace of dogs designated Best of Breed orBest of Variety shall not exhibit the braceof dogs in the group class to which it iseligible, no other shall be allowed tocompete.
Effective January 1, 2005. A brace isdefined as two dogs of the same recog-nized breed or variety that are similar inappearance, performing in unison, andpresented by a maximum of two han-dlers. Both dogs competing in brace
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competition must have at least one com-mon owner.
Section 18. If a club or associationholding a show shall give these groupclasses, it must also give a “Best Brace inShow” in which the braces of dogs win-ning the first prizes in the group classesmust compete, but for which no entryfee shall be charged. The winner shall beentitled “The Best Brace in Show.”
Section 19. A club or association hold-ing a show, if it gives team classes in theseveral breeds and recognized varieties ofbreeds, may also give team group classesnot divided by sex, such groups to bearranged in the same order and to com-prise the same breeds and recognizedvarieties of breeds as herein before setforth in Chapter 3, Section 1. All teamsof dogs designated by their respectivebreed judges as Best of Breed or Best ofVariety as the case may be at shows atwhich these team group classes shall begiven, shall be eligible to compete in theteam group classes to which they belongaccording to this grouping. All entries forthese team group classes shall be madeafter the judging of the regular classes ofThe American Kennel Club has beenfinished and no entry fee shall becharged. In the event that the owner of ateam of dogs designated Best of Breed orBest of Variety shall not exhibit the teamof dogs in the group class to which it iseligible, no other team of dogs of thesame breed or variety of breed shall beallowed to compete.
Effective January 1, 2005. A team isdefined as four dogs of the same recognizedbreed or variety that are similar in appearance,performing in unison, and presented by amaximum of four handlers. All dogs competingin team competition must have at least onecommon owner.
Section 20. If a club or associationholding a show shall give these groupclasses, it must also give a “Best Team inShow” in which the teams of dogs win-ning the first prizes in the group classesmust compete, but for which no entryfee shall be charged. The winner shall be
entitled “The Best Team in Show.”
Proposed Amendment to Rules Applyingto Dog Shows
The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendment to Chapter 2of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows –Registrable Breeds by Group; to be votedon at the March 13, 2012, DelegatesMeeting
Chapter 2The following breeds divided by
groups shall be all the breeds now recog-nized by The American Kennel Club asbeing distinct breeds of purebred dogseligible for registration in the Stud Bookof The American Kennel Club.
GROUP 1:SPORTING – POINTERS AND SETTERS
GROUP 2:SPORTING - RETRIEVERS AND
SPANIELS
GROUP 3:SCENT HOUNDS
GROUP 4:SIGHT HOUNDS
GROUP 5:WORKING - UTILITY
GROUP 6:WORKING - MOLOSSER
GROUP 7:WORKING – SPITZ
GROUP 8:TERRIERS
GROUP 9:TOY
GROUP 10:NON-SPORTING
GROUP 11:HERDING
The Board of Directors of TheAmerican Kennel Club may add otherbreeds to the foregoing list whenever inits opinion sufficient evidence is pre-sented to said Board to justify its beliefthat such other breeds have been in exis-tence as distinct breeds for such length oftime as to justify being designated purebreeds. The Board of Directors also mayremove any breed from the foregoing listor may transfer any breed from onegroup to another group whenever in itsopinion sufficient evidence is presentedto the Board to justify such removal ortransfer.
Proposed Amendment to Beagle FieldTrial Rules and Standard Procedures forBrace, Small Pack and Small PackOption Field Trials and Two-Couple PackHunting Tests
The Board of Directors has approvedthe following amendment to Chapter 9,New Section 8, Grand FieldChampion Title (GFC) of theProposed Amendment to Beagle FieldTrial Rules and Standard Procedures forBrace, Small Pack and Small Pack OptionField Trials and Two-Couple Pack HuntingTests – Entry Requirements and Eligibility;to be voted on at the March 13, 2012,Delegates Meeting
Chapter 9New Section 8. Grand Field
Champion Title (GFC). To be eligibleto earn points toward a Grand FieldChampion title a dog must have previ-ously been recorded an AKC FieldChampion.
To be recorded a Grand FieldChampion, a hound must win two firstplaces and 90 points in classes with notless than six starters at AKC selected tri-als. A list of the selected trials can befound on the AKC website atwww.akc.org/to be determined. TheGFC title is a prefix title that will appearin addition to the Field Champion title.
Upon completion of the GFCrequirements, the title will be affixed to
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the dog’s record. The owner will benotified but no title certificate will beissued unless ordered by the owner. Thecost of the title certificate will be deter-mined by the AKC Board of Directors.Note: If a dog earns its Field
Championship title at one of the selectedtrials, the points in excess of thoseneeded to earn the FC title will notcount toward the GFC title.The total number of wins and points
necessary for a Beagle to be recorded aGrand Field champion shall be periodi-cally reviewed and possibly revised by theAKC Board of Directors.
Proposed Canaan Dog Breed StandardGENERAL APPEARANCEThe Canaan Dog, the National dog ofIsrael, is a herding and flock sentry dogoriginating in the Land of Canaan. TheCanaan Dog is a pariah dog type that isnaturally alert, inquisitive and watchful.He is mistrustful of strangers andunfamiliar environments, yet loyal andloving with his family. A square dog ofmedium size, moderate and balancedwithout extremes, showing a cleanoutline. The moderately angulatedCanaan Dog moves with athletic agilityand grace in an efficient, ground-covering endurance trot. He has awedge-shaped head with low-set erectears, a high set brush tail that curls overthe back when confident, and a straight,harsh, flat-lying double coat. There is amarked distinction between the sexes.
SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCESize - Height at the withers is 20 to 24inches for dogs and 19 to 23 inches forbitches. The ideal Canaan Dog lies in themiddle of the stated ranges. Proportion -Square when measured from the point ofthe shoulder to the ischium and from thepoint of the withers to the ground.Substance - Moderate. Dogs generallyweigh 45 to 55 pounds and bitchesapproximately 35 to 45 pounds. Dogsdistinctly masculine without coarsenessand bitches feminine without over-refinement.
HEAD
Elongated, the length exceeding thebreadth and depth considerably. Wedge-shaped, when viewed from above.Slightly arched when viewed from theside, tapering to stop. The region of theforehead is of medium width, butappearing broader through ears set lowto complete an alert expression, with aslight furrow between the eyes. Expression- Alert, watchful and inquisitive.Dignified. Eyes -Dark, almond-shaped,slightly slanted. Varying shades of hazelwith liver-pointed dogs. Eye rims darklypigmented or of varying shades of liverharmonizing with coat color. Fault —Unpigmented eye rims. Ears - Erect,medium to large, set moderately low,broad at the base, tapering to a veryslightly rounded tip. Ears angled veryslightly forward when excited. A straightline from the inner corner of the ear tothe tip of the nose should just touch theinner corner of the eye and a line drawnfrom the tip of the ear to the tip of thenose should just touch the outer cornerof the eye. Ear motion contributes toexpression and clearly defines the moodof the dog. Major Fault - In the adultdog, other than erect ears. Stop - Slightlyaccentuated. Muzzle -Tapering tocomplete the wedge shape of the head.Length equal to or slightly longer thanthe length of the skull from the occiputto stop. Whisker trimming optional. Nose- Darkly pigmented or varying shades ofliver, harmonizing with coat color. Lips -Tight with good pigmentation. Bite –Scissors.
NECK, TOPLINE, BODYNeck - well arched. Balance to body andhead and free from throatiness. Topline -Level with slight arch over the loins.Body - Strong, displaying athletic agilityand trimness. Chest -Moderately broadand deep, extending to the elbows, withwell-sprung ribs. Loin - Well-tucked up.Short, muscled flanks. Tail - Set high.When confident tail will be carriedcurled over the back, either in a curl orsickle, with one full curl being the ideal.When extended, the bone shall reach tothe hocks.
FOREQUARTERSShoulders moderately angulated. Legsstraight. Pasterns flexible with very slightslope when viewed from the side.Dewclaws may be removed. Feet -Catlike, pads hard, pigmentationharmonizing with nose and eye rims.Nails strong, hard, pigmentationharmonizing with either nose and eyerims or coat.
HINDQUARTERS Moderately angulated. In balance withforequarters. Straight when viewed fromthe rear. Thigh musculature well-developed, moderately broad. Hockswell-let-down. Dewclaws must beremoved. Feet and nails as in fore-quarters.
COAT Double coat. Outer coat-straight, harsh,flat-lying. Outer coat of medium lengthon body, shorter on front part of the legsand head; longer on ruff, tail, top ofwithers and back of thigh. Ruff morepronounced on males. Thick brush tailtapering to a pointed tip. Undercoat -soft and short with density varying withclimate. Excessively long outer coat thatmasks the clean outline of the dog isundesirable as is any trimming that altersthe natural appearance of the dog.
COLOR There are two color patterns. Pattern 1)Predominantly white with mask andwith or without additional patches ofcolor (large body patches are desirable).Pattern 2) Solid colored with or withoutwhite trim. Color may range from blackthrough all shades of brown - sandy tored or liver. Shadings of black on a solidbrown or tan dog are frequently seen.The trim on a solid colored dog mayinclude chest, undercarriage, feet andlower part of leg and tip of tail. In allcolor patterns self-ticking may bepresent. Disqualifications - a) Grayand/or brindle. b) All white.
MASKThe mask is a desired and distinguishingfeature of the predominantly white
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Canaan Dog. The mask is the samecolor(s) as the body patches on the dog.The basically symmetrical mask mustcompletely cover the eyes and ears or cancompletely cover the head as in a hood.The only allowed white in the mask orhood is a white blaze of any size or shapeand/or white on the muzzle below themask. Faults - On predominantly whitedogs - absence of mask, half mask, orgrossly asymmetrical mask.
GAIT The characteristic gait is a brisk andtireless trot covering more ground thanexpected. Moderate angulation results inthe appropriate reach and drive of thenatural dog’s endurance trot. In this trotthe rear paw steps into the footprint ofthe front paw. His trot tends to convergeto the center at higher speeds. TheCanaan Dog is agile, graceful and able tochange speed and direction instantly.Correct movement is essential to thisbreed.
TEMPERAMENT Alert, vigilant, devoted and docile withhis family. Reserved and aloof withstrangers. Highly territorial, serving as aresponsive companion and naturalguardian. Very vocal, persistent. Easilytrained. Faults - Shyness or dominancetoward people.
DISQUALIFICATIONSGray and/or brindle.All white.
JUDGESAs a result of the October 2010 Board
Meeting, publication notice in theGazette was combined into one notice,therefore the judging approval processcontinues to include an opportunity forthe fancy to respond to each provisionaljudge.Letters concerning judges and provi-
sional judges should be addressed to theJudging Operations Department at POBox 900062, Raleigh, NC 27675-9062.Letters concerning Agility, Obedience,Rally, Tracking, and VST applicantsshould be addressed to the Companion
Events Department in North Carolina. The American Kennel Club will, at
the request of a judge or judge applicant,provide that individual with copies ofletters received by AKC concerning theirqualifications. As a result, it should beunderstood that any such correspon-dence will be made available, uponrequest, to the judge. It is the responsibility of all
Conformation and JS judges to notifythe Judging Operations Department ofany changes or corrections to theiraddress, phone, fax or emails. Thesechanges are very important because theyaffect your judges’ record, the web siteand the Judges Directory. Please notifyJudging Operations at (919) 816-3593 oremail, [email protected].
PROVISIONAL JUDGESThe following persons have been
approved on a Provisional basis for thedesignated breeds in accordance with thecurrent judging approval process. Theymay now accept assignments and thefancy may still offer comments toJudging Operations.
NEW BREED JUDGESMrs. Carolyn W. Adams (93723) TX(512) [email protected]
Shetland SheepdogsMr. Chad Howard (94603) MD(301) [email protected] Fox Terriers, English ToySpaniels, Japanese Chin, Toy FoxTerriers, Boston Terriers, JS
APPROVED BREED JUDGESMr. Larry Berg (15640) NY(516) [email protected] of Sporting Group (BoykinSpaniels, Sussex Spaniels, WirehairedPointing Griffons), Cavalier KingCharles Spaniels, Chihuahuas, ChineseCresteds, Havanese, Papillons, Pugs,Shih Tzu
Mrs. Terry M. DePietro (4708) NJ(732) [email protected] of Working Group (AnatolianShepherds, Cane Corsos, GermanPinschers, Giant Schnauzers,Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Leonbergers,Standard Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs)
Ms. Olga K. Evelyn (7591) CT(860) [email protected] Shorthaired Pointers, NovaScotia Duck Tolling Retrievers,English Setters, English CockerSpaniels, Field Spaniels
Dr. Vandra L. Huber (6857) WA(425) [email protected], Japanese Chin, Maltese,Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Silky Terriers,Toy Fox Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers
Mr. Robert E. Hutton (15138) KY(502) [email protected] Hounds, Basenjis, Borzois,Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, IrishWolfhounds, Pharaoh Hounds,Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis,Scottish Deerhounds, Whippets
Dr. John V. Ioia (3948) NY(845) [email protected] Terriers, Norfolk Terriers,
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Norwich Terriers, West HighlandWhite Terriers, Chinese Shar-Pei,Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers
Mr. Douglas A. Johnson (17190) IN(812) [email protected], Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels, English Toy Spaniels,Havanese, Italian Greyhounds,Japanese Chin, Papillons
Mr. Mark R. Kennedy (1191) PA(724) [email protected], Gordon Setters, Weimaraners,Wirehaired Pointing Griffons,Cavalier King Charles Spaniels,Japanese Chin, Papillons, Pekingese
Mrs. Mareth K. Kipp (2887) WI(262) [email protected] of Sporting Group (Brittanys,Irish Red & White Setters, BoykinSpaniels, Sussex Spaniels, SpinoniItaliani, Vizslas), Alaskan Malamutes,Bernese Mountain Dogs, DobermanPinschers
Mrs. Marion D. McPherson (4484)CA(760) [email protected], Belgian Malinois, BelgianSheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren, Briards,Entlebucher Mountain Dogs,Icelandic Sheepdogs, Polish LowlandSheepdogs, Swedish Vallhunds
Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones (7230) AL(334) [email protected], Curly-Coated Retrievers,Flat Coated Retrievers, LabradorRetrievers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, Irish Setters, ClumberSpaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, WelshSpringer Spaniels, Weimaraners
Ms. Joanne (Jan) N. Paulk (7477)NM(505) [email protected] Shepherds, BerneseMountain Dogs, Black RussianTerriers, Cane Corsos, Dogues deBordeaux, German Pinschers, GreaterSwiss Mountain Dogs, Leonbergers,Newfoundlands, Rottweilers, SaintBernards, Standard Schnauzers
Mr. Jay Richardson (6896) IL(630) [email protected] of Sporting Group(Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Curly-
Coated Retrievers, Flat CoatedRetrievers, Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers, Irish Red & White Setters,American Water Spaniels, BoykinSpaniels, Irish Water Spaniels, SussexSpaniels, Wirehaired PointingGriffons)
Mr. Harry H. (Butch) Schulman(59014) KY(502) [email protected], Siberian Huskies, AustralianCattle Dogs, Australian Shepherds,Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs,Belgian Tervuren, Bouviers desFlandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs,Swedish Vallhund
Mr. Robert J. Shreve (2759) CO(970) [email protected] Frises, Chow Chows,Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz, FrenchBulldogs, Keeshonden, Poodles, ShibaInu, Tibetan Terriers
Mr. Walter J. Sommerfelt (4787) TN(865) [email protected] of Working Group (Akitas,Black Russian Terriers, Cane Corsos,Dogues de Bordeaux, Komondorok,Leonbergers, Neapolitan Mastiffs,Saint Bernards, Standard Schnauzers)
Ms. Judy E. Thill (23393) IA(563) [email protected] of Terrier Group (CeskyTerriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers,Glen of Imaal Terriers, LakelandTerriers, Manchester Terriers,Miniature Bull Terriers, RussellTerriers, Skye Terriers), FrenchBulldogs, Lhasa Apsos
Mrs. Patricia V. Trotter (6420) CA(831) [email protected], Finnish Spitz, Schipperkes,Australian Cattle Dogs, AustralianShepherds, Belgian Malinois, BorderCollies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards,Norwegian Buhunds, Pembroke WelshCorgis, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs,Pulik
Mr. Joe C. Walton (5144) NC(919) [email protected], Golden Retrievers, LabradorRetrievers, Cocker Spaniels, EnglishSpringer Spaniels, Wirehaired PointingGriffons, Boxers, Doberman Pinschers,Great Danes, Siberian Huskies
Mrs. Alice M. Watkins (6457) MD(410) [email protected] Cresteds, Pekingese,American Eskimo Dogs, BichonsFrises, Chinese Shar-Pei, ChowChows, French Bulldogs, TibetanTerriers, Xoloitzcuintli
Mr. William G. Daugherty (6220)CT(203) [email protected] of Herding Group (AustralianCattle Dogs, Beaucerons, BorderCollies, Briards, Canaan Dogs,Cardigan Welsh Corgis, ,EntlebucherMountian Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds,Icelandic Sheepdogs, NorwegianBuhunds, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs,Pulik, Pyrenean Shepherds, SwedishVallhunds), Dogues de Bordeaux
Ms. Barbara A. Finch (7567) NC(828) [email protected], Doberman Pinschers
Mrs. Barbara A. Gresser (51618) AZ(602) [email protected], Miniature Pinschers
Mr. Wayne F. Harmon (18525) MN(612) [email protected] Terriers, Bichons Frises,Chow Chows, French Bulldogs,Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos, Poodles,Schipperkes, Shiba Inu
Mr. P. Levi Marsman (1458) MA(508) 238-0072ramliph@hotmailBalance of Hound Group (AmericanEnglish Coonhounds, BluetickCoonhounds, Otterhounds, Plotts,Redbone Coonhounds, TreeingWalker Coonhounds), Flat CoatedRetrievers
Mr. Robert (Bruce) Smith (19073)MA(508) [email protected] Terriers, Dalmatians
Mrs. Helen Winski Stein (6484) NC(702) [email protected] of Toy Group (Affenpinschers,Brussels Griffons, English Toy Spaniels,Japanese Chin, Manchester Terriers,Miniature Pinschers, Silky Terriers)
Ms. Luane V. Williams (7160) TX(972) [email protected] of Hound Group (AfghanHounds, American EnglishCoonhounds, Black and TanCoonhounds, Bloodhounds, BluetickCoonhounds, Irish Wolfhounds,Otterhounds, Plotts, RedboneCoonhounds, Salukis, ScottishDeerhounds, Treeing WalkerCoonhounds)
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMr. Philip Capozzolo (71729) NY(631) [email protected]
fully completed the required GroupAssignments in the first Variety Groupfor which she is approved, has beenadded to the list of judges eligible forapproval to judge Best In Show.Ms. Barbara J. O’Neill (15439) WA(206) [email protected]
REINSTATED JUDGEThe Judging eligibility of the follow-
ing person has been reinstated.Mr. Ronald N. Rella (1838) NJ (973)992-5536
Application for Breed-SpecificRegistered Name PrefixThe following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix havebeen submitted to The American KennelClub. Letters in regard to theseapplications should be addressed to JamesP. Crowley, Executive Secretary:ECHO MOUND – Chesapeake BayRetrievers – Randy D. & Angela M.SkillingsSPENSERE’S – Bulldogs – Lisa R.Sheley
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MARYBELLE – Bulldogs – Jennifer M.StilwellRAMBO RUN – Labrador Retrievers -Jeff Moore FYREWYRE – Wire Fox Terriers – AltonJ. Pertuit Jr.FIVE GAITS – Poodles – Susan B. FordSILVER DOWNS – Chinese Cresteds –Jewels M. CohenPRESTIGE – Chihuahuas – Stephanie NVanGilderFOXWYN – Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels – Caryna Baker-FoxFAIRCREST – Labrador Retrievers –Colleen ThurstonCK’S – Labrador Retrievers – MarionStroud-SwinglePOWDER-RIVER – Labrador Retrievers –Sherry A. KolbOT VITOSHA – Belgian Malinois – IvanBalabanovASPEN HILL – Wire Fox Terriers –Kathaleen L. EmbersonRIVER REGION - Bulldogs – Robert P.VilardiLIVEWIRE – Papillons – Daneen FoxCASTLE PEAK – Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels – Patricia C. JohnsonTUDOR – Manchester Terriers – DonnaAshbrook & Donald R. Bradley
Registered Name Prefixes GrantedThe following applications for a breed-specific Registered Name Prefix havebeen granted:VOM BERGLAND – German ShorthairedPointers – Richard RayGARNETMINE – Golden Retrievers –Robin MontesiKATSA – Pekingese – Thomas Jenkins &Vincent HedrickCLASSEA – Portuguese Water Dogs –Tabitha ThompsonYON-DELL - Shetland Sheepdogs &Japanese Chins – Carol Esther SmaleWEXFORD – Tibetan Spaniels – DianneTyreeSINDAR – Weimaraners – MelissaHartleyAURORA CANIS – Irish Water Spaniels –Russell NelsonAB-SO-LUTE – Bulldogs – Anne PoekertKITZUNE – Pembroke Welsh Corgis –Kelly & Ben Meyer
The Board convened on Monday,January 9, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. All Directorswere present, as were the ExecutiveSecretary, the Chief Operating Officerand the Assistant Executive Secretary.Copies of the November 2011 minuteswere made available to all Directors. TheBoard reviewed the minutes of theNovember 7 - 8, 2011 meeting. Upon amotion by Dr. Battaglia, seconded by Ms.Scully, the November 2011 Boardminutes were unanimously adopted.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORTAmendments to ARTICLE VI,SECTION 11, of the AKC Bylaws andto the Standing Rule on DelegatesCommittees.The Board considered a proposedamendment to the AKC Bylawssubmitted by the Delegate BylawsCommittee and a related proposedamendment to the Delegate StandingRules on Committees. The effect of bothwould be to make the appointment toand attendance by an AKC Staff liaison ateach of the Delegate Committeemeetings mandatory. This matter will bestudied and discussed further by theBoard.
PRESIDENT’S REPORTBoard Action ItemsMr. Sprung gave a status report onprevious Action items assigned to the
Staff. Events and Entries UpdateMr. Sprung reported that for theeleventh month ended November 2011aggregate Entries were up by 2.24% andEvents were up by 1.77% compared tothe same period in the previous year.While the Event recording for all of2011 have not yet been completed,Agility has topped the one million entryplateau for the year. This is the first timethat any sport other than conformationhas achieved this level. Mr. Sprungthanked all Agility exhibitors, Staff, clubsand volunteers.
LEGAL REPORTMargaret Poindexter, General Counsel,participated in this portion of themeeting via video conference. Shepresented a status report on pendinglitigation and other activities during themonths of November and December2012.
AKC LEGISLATIVE STRATEGYMargaret Poindexter and Sheila Goffe,AKC Staff, participated in this portion ofthe Board meeting via video conference.There was a discussion on how AKC hasdealt with canine legislation on thefederal and local levels. There wasagreement that the Board had to give theStaff clear direction on the types ofpositive legislative initiatives AKC shouldtake. Staff was directed to bring aproposal back for Board review.
CONSENT AGENDAFollowing discussion, there was a motionby Mr. Arnold, seconded by Ms. Scully,and it was VOTED (unanimously) toapprove the following Consent AgendaItems:DelegatesThe following Delegate was approved:
Anne H. Bowes, Duxbury, MATo represent Pembroke Welsh CorgiClub of America
H. Geoff Geoffrey, Deland, FLTo represent West Volusia Kennel Club
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Robert W. Gilmour, Limerick, PATo represent Penn Treaty Kennel Club
Homer Russell Hastings III, Westfield,PATo represent Elmira Kennel Club
Charles Kerfoot, Vinton, VATo represent Roanoke Kennel Club
Bonnie Lane, Commack, NYTo represent Riverhead Kennel Club
JD Rowell, Highland Park, TXTo represent Trinity Valley KennelClub
Lynne Schmitt, Aptos, CATo represent Monterey Bay DogTraining Club
Susan Sholar, Valley Center, CATo represent Black Russian TerrierClub of America
The following Club’s application forAKC Membership was approved:Leonberger Club of America
Proposed Tibetan Mastiff BreedStandard RevisionMari-Beth O’Neill, AKC Staff, partic-ipated in this discussion via videoconference. The Board considered theresults of the Tibetan Mastiff Club ofAmerica’s membership ballot receivedsubsequent to the publication of theproposed changes. Following a motion by Mr. Gladstone,seconded by Dr. Battaglia, it was VOTED(affirmative: Mr. Gladstone, Dr. Battaglia,Dr. Garvin, Ms. Scully, Dr. Smith, Mr.Goodman, Mr. Amen, Mr. Arnold;opposed: Mr. Menaker, Mr. Kalter, Mr.Ashby, Dr. Newman; abstaining: Dr.Davies) to table the matter.Receipt of Event CorrespondenceMichael Liosis, AKC Staff, participated inthis discussion. The Staff presented atime-table to require all clubs to complywith AKC’s request to provide electronicaddresses for at least the CorrespondingSecretary and the President, as well aselectronically submitting a membershiplist to AKC annually. This will be
discussed further at the February 2012meeting.
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY’S REPORTDavid Roberts, and Mari-Beth O’Neill,AKC Staff, participated in this portion ofthe meeting via video conference. Procedure for Approving BreedStandards The Board reviewed the currentprocedure for approving breed standards.There was a consensus that when a clubwas given approval to ballot a particularchange, it did not imply Board approval.This approval would come only after anyinput received after publication wasconsidered. Staff was directed to preparea clear, written procedure for the consid-eration and approval of breed standardchanges. Proposed Cairn Terrier BreedStandard RevisionThe Board considered proposed revisionsto the Cairn Terrier breed standard. Theclub had requested to ballot themembership on the revision. This requestwas placed on hold, however, until theBoard considers the procedure forapproving breed standards in February.Berger PicardThe Board reviewed a request, from theBerger Picard Club of America, toadvance the breed to the MiscellaneousClass effective January 1, 2013. This willbe discussed further at the Februarymeeting. Proposed Canaan Dog BreedStandard RevisionThe Board reviewed the results of theballot submitted by the Canaan DogClub of America on proposed breedstandard revisions. The proposed CanaanDog Standard will be published in theFebruary Secretary’s page. ChinookThe Board reviewed a request, from theChinook Club of America, to approvethe breed’s acceptance into the AKCStud Book and to permit the breed to beeligible to compete in the WorkingGroup. This will be discussed further atthe February meeting. Lagotto RomagnoloThe Board reviewed a request, from theLagotto Club of America, to advance the
breed to the Miscellaneous Classeffective January 1, 2013. This will bediscussed further at the Februarymeeting. Portuguese Podengo PequenoThe Board reviewed a request, from thePortuguese Podengo Pequenos ofAmerica, to approve the breed’sacceptance into the AKC Stud Book andto permit the breed to be eligible tocomplete in the Hound Group. This willbe discussed further at the Februarymeeting.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONSLisa Gonzalez, David Roberts, MarkDunn, Michelle Baker, and MichaelGaney, AKC Staff, participated in thisportion of the meeting via videoconference. David Roberts gave an update onRegistration initiatives. Mark Dunn gavean update on the AKC Canine PartnersProgram. Michael Ganey gave an updateon the commercial sector.
JUDGING OPERATIONS Darrell Hayes, AKC Staff, participated inthis portion of the meeting via videoconference. The Board reviewed a document fromThe Board of Directors appointed AdHoc Committee on the JudgingApproval Process, chaired by Dr. RobertD. Smith. On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, theSmith Committee met to further reviewthe currently approved version of theproposal along with the feedbackreceived from the Fancy during the 21-day period mandated by the Board ofDirectors. Upon this review it wasVOTED (unanimously) by thiscommittee that no additionalrecommendations for modificationwould be brought to the Board forconsideration at this time. The newprocedure is effective March 1, 2012.The Board discussed the Judges ReviewCommittee as referenced within thispolicy. Mr. Sprung advised the Board that hehad appointed Patricia Proctor as theExecutive Field Representative to thecommittee, to serve a two year term. Mr.
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Sprung also discussed with Board thetwo additional members of thecommittee that he is to recommend, asreferenced in the policy. The tworecommendations, accepted by theBoard, were Edd Biven, and Dr. RobertIndeglia. The Board Voted unanimouslyto confirm these two appointments, bothof whom graciously accepted.
AKC/Eukanuba NationalChampionship and CorrespondingDelegate Meeting DatesMr. Sprung provided the Board with thedates for the AKC/Eukanuba NationalChampionship for 2012 – 2015, all to beheld in Orlando, Florida. He alsoprovided the dates for the DecemberDelegates meetings in those same years.Following a motion by Ms. Scully,seconded by Mr. Arnold, it was VOTED(unanimously) to approve the DecemberDelegate meeting dates.(See Figure 1 on this page)Board Review CommitteeDr. Newman gave the report of theReview Committee (Dr. Newman,Chair, Mr. Arnold, Ms. Scully). TheCommittee considered a judging appealfrom Mr. David J. Hyman. Mr. Hymanhad applied for eleven breeds and beenapproved for nine breeds by the AKCStaff Committee. The Board ReviewCommittee denied the appeal andupheld the AKC Staff Committeedecision.
PERFORMANCEDoug Ljungren and Lisa Carroll, AKCStaff, participated in this portion of themeeting via video conference.Associated Breeds to Hold HerdingEvent The Board reviewed a Staff recommen-dation to allow specialty clubs to holdHerding events that are open to theirbreed as well as “associated breeds” on aspecial request basis. Associated breeds forthis purpose would be those breeds witha common heritage. The special requestmust be approved by the PerformanceEvents Department. This will bediscussed further at the Februarymeeting.
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Clubof America Hunt Tests The Parent Club Performance EventProgram allows the AKC toacknowledge the accomplishments ofdogs participating in breed specific eventswhich test the purpose for which thebreed was developed. The Boardreviewed a request from the Petit BassetGriffon Vendéen Club of America(PBGVCA). It has requested that titlesearned in their Hunting Test program beacknowledged by the AKC. This will bediscussed further at the Februarymeeting. Qualifications for AmericanBrittany Club National Gun DogChampionship
The Board reviewed The AmericanBrittany Club’s request to change thequalifications necessary to enter theirNational Gun Dog Championships. Thechange is a refinement to include thirdand fourth placements earned during theprevious year in exceptionally largestakes, as opposed to a first or secondplace earned in any size stake. Withoutobjection, Performance Events willinform the American Brittany Club thatthe proposed changes have beenapproved. There was no objection.
COMPANION EVENTSCurt Curtis, Doug Ljungren,PamelaManaton, and Julie Eagle, AKC Staff,participated in this portion of themeeting via video conference.Business Plan The Board reviewed a 2012-2016
Business Plan prepared by theCompanion Events Department. Following a motion by Ms. Scully,seconded by Dr. Smith, it was VOTED(unanimously) to adopt the CompanionEvents Business Plan as outlined below:
AKC Companion Events Business PlanSynopsis
Business Plan Duration 2012 to 2016.
The direction of this plan is based onrequest, comments and input receivedfrom the sport fancy by the CompanionEvents Department over the past fewyears, with input from the AKCCompanion Events Team, other AKCstaff, along with input from the AKC
Delegate Committee for Obedience,Tracking and Agility. The itemsaddressed in the business plan are meantto encourage and increase sport partici-pation, while offering classes andchallenges meeting the needs and requestof the fancy. The items addressed in thebusiness plan will be phased in over thelifetime of the business plan.
The plan outlines:• The development and implementationof new competition classes forobedience, rally, tracking and agility.
• The development and implementationof national competitions to include alllevels of regular obedience and rally.
• The development and promotion of aJunior’s program for Companion
YEAR Delegate Committee Delegate AKC/EukanubaMeetings Meeting National Championship
2012 December 13 December 14 December 15 –16
2013 December 12 December 13 December 14 –15
2014 December 11 December 12 December 13 –14
2015 December 10 December 11 December 12 –13
Figure 1. Approved December Delegate Meeting Dates
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Events.
• Research the possible development andimplementation of changes to thecurrent judge’s education process forobedience, rally, tracking and agility.
COMPLIANCE Margaret Poindexter and Jack Norton,AKC Staff, participated via videoconference. Hardship Policy The Board considered a proposal topermit the transfer of a dog from anowner placed on referral. Onerecommendation was to prohibittransferring that dog back to the sameindividual at the conclusion of his/hersuspension. There was a motion by Dr.Garvin, seconded by Mr. Kalter toinclude this provision in any hardshippolicy adopted. This motion was defeatedwith the VOTE (affirmative: Dr. Garvin,Dr. Smith; opposed: Mr. Menaker, Mr.Gladstone, Mr. Ashby, Mr. Arnold, Mr.Goodman, Mr. Amen, Ms. Scully, Dr.Battaglia, Dr. Davies, Mr. Kalter, Dr.Newman.)Following a motion by Mr. Ashby,seconded by Dr. Davies, it was VOTED(unanimously) to adopt the followingHardship Registration Policy, whichwould replace the existing HardshipPolicy, effective January 10, 2012:When an individual has been placed ontemporary referral, the AKC will consider thetransfer and/or registration of dogs and litterslisted in their AKC recorded ownershipprovided the following criteria is met;
• Dated third party documentation toshow that the dog was acquired prior tothe individual being placed ontemporary referral. • The parentage of the dog or litter is notin question. • All other requirements for AKCregistration are met.
When an individual has been suspended fromAKC registration privileges, the AKC willentertain the registrations and/or transfer ofdogs and litters listed in the individual’s AKCrecorded ownership at the time the suspension
is imposed provided the following criteria ismet;
• An AKC DNA profile for the dog is onfile. • All other requirements for AKCregistration are met. • The processing fee for such a transfer is$75.
If the suspended individual seeks to have thedog(s) transferred back into his or her recordedownership at the conclusion of the suspension,the processing fee for such transfer is $150.
The following AKC Managementactions were reported: (Final Board Disciplinary actions arereported on the Secretary’s Page.)
Meeting adjourned on Monday January9, 2012 at 5:20 pm
Meeting reconvened on Tuesday January10, 2012 at 8:00 am. All Directors werepresent, as were the Executive Secretary,the Chief Operating Officer and theAssistant Executive Secretary.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an Executive Session todiscuss confidential business matters.
COMPLIANCE (continued from January9)Deficiencies in Care and ConditionsPolicy The Board reviewed a staff recommen-dation to adopt on proper care andconditions for dogs. There was discussionon the guidelines to be included in thepolicy. This will be discussed further atthe February meeting.
CONFORMATION Robin Stansell, Lee Herr, and Bri Tesarz,AKC Staff, participated in this portion ofthe meeting via video conference. Rules Applying to Dog ShowsChapter 2, Section 3 TerritoryThe Suffolk County Kennel Clubproposed an amendment to the RulesApplying to Dog Shows Chapter 2,
Section 3, in order to require clubs tohold events in their territory in order tomaintain exclusive privilege in theterritory. A second condition of therequest would permit clubs to reclaimexclusive privilege after they hold showswithin their territory following aprolonged absence. The amendmentwould read as follows:Each member club or association nota specialty club which shall hold ashow ¨ at least once in every twoconsecutive calendar years shall havethe sole show privilege in the city,town or district which has beenassigned to it as its show territory.Clubs that have not held a show intheir territory within two consecutivecalendar years will be granted theexclusive privilege of their territoryone year after the next date they holda show in their territory.
Following a motion by Dr. Garvin,seconded by Mr. Ashby, it was VOTED(unanimously) not to approve thisrecommendation. While the Board was in favor of theinsertion of the words “within itsterritory” to Chapter 3, Section 2, it wasunanimously opposed to the new lastsentence in the Suffolk County proposal.It felt the first would benefit the Sport bynot permitting a club to prohibit otherclubs from utilizing available sites in itsterritory, even though that club did nothold events in that territory itself.However, it did not believe that it wasfair to permit a club to re-establishexclusivity after a prolonged absencefrom an area, displacing clubs which hadheld events there in the interim.There was a motion by Dr. Garvin,seconded by Mr. Ashby and it wasVOTED (unanimously) to approve theaddition of the words ”within theirterritory” to Chapter 3, Section 2, of theRules Applying to Dog Shows, so that itwill read:Each member club or association nota specialty club which shall hold ashow within their territory at leastonce in every two consecutivecalendar years shall have the sole show
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privilege in the city, town or districtwhich has been assigned to it as itsshow territory.
This amendment will be read at theMarch 2012 Meeting for a VOTE inJune 2012.Rules Applying to Dog Shows Chapter11, Section 6, Entry CorrectionsThe Board reviewed a staff recommen-dation to amend Rules Applying to DogShows, Chapter 11, Section 6, to allowsuperintendents and show secretariesusing AKC entry verification to correctentries as appropriate. These correctionsto the exhibitor’s entry data would belimited to data fields that concern breed,birth date, breeder, registration number,name, sex and color. This will bediscussed further at the Februarymeeting.
CLUBSDelegates for Publication:Bo Bengtson, Ojai, CATo represent American Whippet ClubNo current Delegate
Sally Birgl, Kempton, PATo represent Berks County KennelClubCurrently represented by Frank Piehl
Ann Mariah Cook, Jefferson, NHTo represent Siberian Husky Club ofAmericaCurrently represented by DonnaBeckman
Daniel Cunningham, Minoa, NYTo represent Onondaga KennelAssociationCurrently represented by Judy Murray
Ann Lettis, Staten Island, NYTo represent Grand River KennelClubNo current Delegate
Patricia Peel, Lennon, MITo represent Alaskan Malamute Clubof AmericaNo current Delegate
Gary Sarvinos, Catonsville, MD
To represent Maryland Kennel ClubCurrently represented by John Ward
NEW BUSINESSSeveral subjects were discussed duringNew Business. They included:• A suggestion from Dr. Battaglia thatAKC consider recognizing a type oftriathlon award for dogs that place inthree different types of AKC events• A suggestion from Dr. Smith thatconsideration be given to having sometype of additional recognition for theBest of Opposite Sex award.• An update by Mr. Ashby on the AKCPAC and the Legislative Support Fund• A suggestion from Mr. Amen, thatconsideration be given to permittingAgility Club to become AKC Members.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONThere was an Executive Session todiscuss a confidential business matter.
It was VOTED to adjourn Tuesday,January 10, 2012 at 12:20 p.m.Adjourned
Attest:
James P. Crowley, Executive Secretary 9, 2012 at 5:20 pm
