March 2014 AKC Secretary's Page

GZ secretary’s pageMr. Jerry M. Watson (2413) TN(731) 438-0155jwatson0144@charter.netBearded Collies, Cardigan WelshCorgis, Entlebucher Mountain DogsMs. Pamela Wilson (64914) TX(512) 280-3103wilscot@sbcglobal.netAmerican Staffordshire Terriers,Border Terriers, Cairn Terriers,Lakeland Terriers, Norfolk Terriers,Sealyham TerriersJUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMr. C.T. Giese (97135) PA(814) 842-9969ct.giese@yahoo.comMs. Nanette Prideaux (97145) MA(508) 867-6968sarananp1@verizon.netPERMIT ASSIGNMENTS COMPLETEDThe following persons have completed their Permit Judging assignmentsin the breeds listed, and their names havebeen added to the list of regularapproved judges.NEW BREED JUDGESMs. Cynthia Cool (95893) CA(707) 447-9636ccoolpugs@aol.comPugsMrs. Sharon Jacobsen (93569) ID(208) 237-7177reimarminpins@yahoo.comChinese Cresteds, MiniaturePinschers, JSMrs. Lynn D. Looper (94635) NC(828) 612-9173llooper1@msn.comBorder TerriersAPPROVED BREED JUDGESMs. Christine Salyers Anderson(6474) AZ(501) 525-4016hillview71913@aol.comAnatolian Shepherds, Black RussianTerriers, Chinook, Dogues deBordeaux, German Pinschers,Komondorok, Leonbergers,Neapolitan Mastiffs, StandardSchnauzers, Tibetan MastiffsMrs. Terry L. Berrios (7393) GA(678) 447-6383albertoberrios@yahoo.comBalance of Toy Group (BrusselsGriffons, Japanese Chin)Mr. John F. Booth (6914) TX(210) 487-0805judgejbooth@gmail.comBelgian Sheepdogs, Border Collies,German Shepherd DogsMr. James M. Brown (27333) OH(513) 932-5264susanstjohnbrown@aol.comChinese Shar-Pei, Chow Chows,Keeshonden, Schipperkes, Shiba InuMrs. Jan Bruton (52245) OR(503) 297-7267jandlbruton@hotmail.comFrench BulldogsMs. JoAnne M. Buehler (22770) DC(301) 590-9056joanneb@his.comAmerican Foxhounds, Basset Hounds,Beagles, Dachshunds, EnglishFoxhounds, Greyhounds, IrishWolfhounds, Petits Bassets GriffonsVendeens, Pharaoh HoundsMr. Patrick C. Byrne (64412) KS(913) 299-3979ombrarecds@aol.comBulldogsMr. Richard Camacho (7481) WA(360) 427-2356jclaschin@aol.comCavalier King Charles Spaniels,PekingeseMr. John Constantine (26418) PA(215) 527-0056john@adamis.orgBalance of Terrier Group ( DandieDinmont Terriers, Sealyham Terriers,Skye Terriers), Giant Schnauzers,Standard SchnauzersMs. Kathryn A. Cowsert (17121) CA(925) 202-9000kcowsert@hotmail.comBalance of Sporting Group (Irish Redand White Setters, American WaterSpaniels, Boykin Spaniels, WirehairedVizslas), Afghan Hounds, Basenjis,Black and Tan Coonhounds, Harriers,Redbone Coonhounds, Salukis,Treeing Walker CoonhoundsMrs. Nena Dee (22682) VA(703) 777-6559ndeedogs@gmail.comBrittanys, Pointers, GermanShorthaired Pointers, Gordon Setters,Irish Red and White SettersDr. Ruby Hertz (6271) CA(510) 568-4682rbethgsd@aol.comSpinone ItalianiAKC GAZETTE 3 MARCH2014Mrs. Patricia A. Hess (0983) MD(301) 292-9337hesshighbanks@juno.comGordon Setters, Clumber Spaniels,English Cocker SpanielsMs. Patricia A. Keenan (5357) IL(352) 361-1807wishingwellknl@aol.comBalance of Terrier Group (AmericanStaffordshire Terriers, AustralianTerriers, Bedlington Terriers, BorderTerriers, Bull Terriers, Cesky Terriers,Dandie Dinmont Terriers, IrishTerriers, Manchester Terriers,Miniature Bull Terriers, MiniatureSchnauzers, Parson Russell Terriers,Rat Terriers, Russell Terriers,Sealyham Terriers, Skye Terriers,Staffordshire Bull Terriers)Mrs. Linda Krukar (7250) FL(203) 913-9045dabneydobes@me.comPoodlesMs. Audrey Lycan (5788) GA(678) 432-4932winterway@bellsouth.netYorkshire TerriersMs. Mary Ellen Macke (18587) GA(404) 310-5933maryellenmacke@gmail.comBrittanys, Labrador Retrievers,Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels,English Cocker Spaniels, EnglishSpringer Spaniels, Irish Water SpanielsMr. James A. Moses (93094) GA(770) 329-4768jmoses0924@aol.comBalance of Herding Group (BeardedCollies, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois,Entlebucher Mountain Dogs,Norwegian Buhunds, Polish LowlandSheepdogs, Pyrenean Shepherds),American Staffordshire TerriersMs. Erika K. Moureau (31655) TX(713) 204-6833texicandog@sbcglobal.netBalance of Toy Group (BrusselsGriffons, Chinese Cresteds, Maltese,Manchester Terriers), Chinese SharPeiMs. Elizabeth Muthard (6689) VA(610) 360-1778sunup1001@gmail.comKomondorokMrs. Helene Nathanson (48417) NJ(609) 737-8666cnathanson26@verizon.netGreat Danes, Newfoundlands, SaintBernards, Pembroke Welsh Corgis

GZ secretary’s pageMr. Charles L. Olvis (5724) VA(610) 360-1527sunup1001@gmail.comWelsh TerriersMrs. Sandra Phillips (6599) NV(775) 815-9572sdciara@sbcglobal.netCocker Spaniels, English CockerSpaniels, Toy Fox TerriersMs. L. Diane Sprung (18921) MO(314) 962-9069wildifox@msn.comAustralian Shepherds, ColliesMr. Terry Stacy (6611) NC(714) 349-5537wtsdog@yahoo.comAkita, Alaskan Malamutes, AnatolianShepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs,Bullmastiffs, Doberman Pinschers,Giant Schnauzers, Great Danes, GreatPyrenees, Greater Swiss MountainDogs, Komondorok, Kuvaszok,Leonbergers, Mastiffs, Newfoundlands,Portuguese Water Dogs, Rottweilers,Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, StandardSchnauzersMrs. Helen Winski Stein (6484) NC(919) 533-6670beaniesue@aol.comAmerican Eskimo Dogs, BichonsFrises, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs,Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalmatians, FrenchBulldogs, Keeshonden, Lhasa Apsos,Lowchen, Schipperkes, TibetanSpaniels, Tibetan TerriersMr. Robert L. Vandiver (6691) SC(864) 967-3581rlvandiver@charter.netBalance of Herding Group (Briards,Entlebucher Mountain Dogs, FinnishLapphunds, Icelandic Sheepdogs,Norwegian Buhunds, Old EnglishSheepdogs, Polish LowlandSheepdogs)Dr. Randy D. Weckman (7020) KY(859) 858-0508rweckman@uky.eduAiredale Terriers, Border Terriers,Smooth Fox Terriers, Wire FoxTerriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, ScottishTerriers, Soft Coated Wheaten TerriersJUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JUDGESMr. Daniel R. Dahlberg (92634) FL(941) 232-9482ddahlb3830@aol.comMs. Susie Osburn (18649) NV(702) 262-0163lidopoodles@cox.netMs. Ashley Tripodi (59187) NJ(732) 580-4252atripodi24@yahoo.comDECEASED OBEDIENCE JUDGESMr. Edward GillespieMr. Joseph HeidingerBEST IN SHOWThe following person, having successfully completed the required GroupAssignments in the first Variety Groupfor which they are approved, have beenadded to the list of judges eligible forapproval to judge Best In Show.Mr. James (Jim) S. Martin (52863)PA(724) 321-9933jimsmartin@aol.comApplication for Breed-SpecificRegistered Name PrefixThe following applications for abreed-specific Registered Name Prefixhave been submitted to The AmericanKennel Club. Letters in regard to theseapplications should be addressed to JamesP. Crowley, Executive Secretary:ARKGOLD – Golden Retrievers –Marissa E. GeelsBASILICATA – Cane Corso – FrancineA. BrownCOOLMOOR – Pyrenean Shepherds –Amy S. BurnetteCREEK SIDE’S – Labrador Retrievers– April J. LowryDIAMONDBURG - German ShepherdDogs – Carmen DiamondGLDNMEADOWS – Vizslas – TimHoke & Barbie HokeHEARTSTRINGS – Havanese – TeresaG. TeagueIMPERIALL – Boxers – Tari E. Gunn &Michael J. GunnKC DANES – Great Danes – Kathryn J.Netser & Conley S. NetserHIGH SOCIETYS – Bulldogs - NancyM. LloydMUGSY’S – Bulldogs – Douglas A.Welks & Mindy J. WelksNEEMA – Rhodesian Ridgebacks –Margaret S. DavisNORFIELD – Labrador Retrievers –Jane T. BabbittOZARKMTN – German ShepherdDogs – Eric L. ScottPARADISE ISLE – Golden Retrievers –Kathryne G. DunganPARKMOR – Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels – Dorothy FryPORTCITY – Boxers – Joshua A. KellyRUSTLING MEADOW – GermanShorthaired Pointers – Wayne R.WilliamsSIRIUS – Nova Scotia Duck TollingRetrievers – Jason J. Cyr & Kelli D. CyrREINSTATED JUDGEThe Judging eligibility of the following person has been reinstated.Mr. Brian Phillips (27337) NC(919) 622-1763bphil98@bellsouth.netHerding Group (Australian CattleDogs, Australian Shepherds, BeardedCollies, Beaucerons, Belgian Malinois,Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervuren,Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres,Briards, Canaan Dogs, Cardigan WelshCorgis, Collies, EntlebucherMountain Dogs, Finnish Lapphunds,German Shepherd Dogs, IcelandicSheepdogs, Norwegian Buhunds, OldEnglish Sheepdogs, Pembroke WelshCorgis, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs,Pulik, Pyrenean Shepherds, ShetlandSheepdogs, Swedish Vallhunds), JSBREEDS REMOVEDThe American Kennel Club Board ofDirectors removed Akitas, Great Danes,Kuvaszok, Siberian Huskies, StandardSchnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs, Beaucerons,Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs,Belgian Tervuren, Briards, NorwegianBuhunds, Pyrenean Shepherds, ShetlandSheepdogs from the breeds Dr. Daniel W.Fleitas is eligible to judge in addition tothe Working, Herding and Best in Show,effective November, 2013. This actionwas based on the provisions for“Removal of Breeds” in the Boardapproved Judging Approval Process.RESIGNED CONFORMATION JUDGESMr. Aaron GoldfingerMrs. M. Jean LadeDECEASED CONFORMATION JUDGEDr. Alvin GrossmanAKC GAZETTE 4 MARCH2014Registered Name Prefixes GrantedThe following applications for abreed-specific Registered Name Prefixhave been granted:BARBA – Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers– Victoria GosnellBAYSIDE – Chihuahuas – Elaine C.Michels

GZ secretary’s pageBRANDYWINE- Field Spaniels –Virginia J. O’Toole & Thomas F. O’TooleEXCALIBUR – Dogue De Bordeaux –Amanda C. PageFLANDERFIELD – Bouviers DesFlandres – Leslie Houtuin & KimMorissetteMARBO – Chinese Shar-Pei – MarjorieB. CalltharpPILLOWTALK - Cavalier King CharlesSpaniels - Laurie H. JustensenRAYSUN – Labrador Retrievers – RaeS. ChangROKA RIDGE – RhodesianRidgebacks – Roy J. Phelps & Kathy D.PhelpsSAPPHIREMINIS – MiniatureAmerican Shepherds – Mary A. RileySNOW-ANGEL – Siberian Huskies –Shelley M. Kacenski & Donald E.KacenskiST. HUBERT – Cocker Spaniels –Tatiana G. CarrierWINDERMERE – Papillons –Katherine V. HindsYELLOW DOG – Belgian Malinois –Ludoviz Serge TeurbanBOARD OF DIRECTORSFEBRUARY 6-7, 2014The Board convened on Thursday,February 6, 2014 at 8:10 a.m. AllDirectors were present, except for Dr.Newman and Mr. Wooding. Mr.Wooding participated by telephoneconference, but could not vote. Alsopresent were the Executive Secretary, theChief Operating Officer, and theAssistant Executive Secretary. Upon amotion by Ms. Scully, seconded by Mr.Arnold, the December October 2013Board minutes, copies of which weremade available to all Directors, wereunanimously adopted, absent: Dr.Newman and Mr. Wooding.AKC ART EXHIBITThe Chairman reported that there willbe an exhibition from the AKC artcollection during the day at theWestminster Kennel Club Agility Trialand throughout the dog show, featuringpaintings of former Westminster Best-inShow winners.PENSION COMMITTEEDr. Garvin gave the report of thePension Committee. The AKC employeepension fund is currently 82% funded.The Pension Committee of the Boardsubmitted a proposed charter, whichwould expand its responsibility tooversee various AKC investments,advising the Board on prudentinvestment policies.The Chairman indicated that withoutobjection, a proposed charter, which isattached to these minutes, would beadopted, effective immediately. There wasno objection and the charter wasadopted.PRESIDENT’S REPORTBoard Action ItemsMr. Sprung gave a status report onprevious Action items assigned to theStaff.Events and Entries UpdateMr. Sprung gave a year-end event statusreport for 2013. Entries were up by 1.2%and Events were up by 1.7% comparedto 2012.Mr. Sprung also presented statistics overthe last ten years.LEGAL REPORTMargaret Poindexter, General Counsel,participated in this portion of themeeting. She presented a status report onpending litigation and other activities forthe month of December 2013.EXECUTIVE SECRETARYMargaret Poindexter and Mari-BethO'Neill were present for this portion ofthe Meeting. Alan Slay, AKC Staff, participated via telephone conference.TerritorialityThe Board reviewed proposedamendments to Chapter 2, Sections 3, 5,7 and 10, of the Rules Applying to DogShows, which was based on input fromthe Delegate Dog Show RulesCommittee, the Delegate All-BreedClubs Committee as well as AKC Staff.There was a Board consensus that theissue of territoriality needs further studyto determine what model would be thebest for the future of the Sport. This willbe considered further at the Marchmeeting.Canine Legislative Position Statementon Service/Assistance DogsThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendation to expand the canine legislationpolicy position statement on The Use ofAKC GAZETTE 5 MARCH2014Dogs for Assistance and Service toaddress specific instances whereindividuals have fraudulently identifieddogs as Service/Assistance Dogs forpersonal advantage. This will beconsidered further at the March 2014meeting.Canine Legislative Position Statementon Public Transportation for DogsThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendation to expand the canine legislationpolicy position statement on Air Travelfor Dogs to encourage public transitauthorities to allow people to evacuatewith their pets or bring pets onto publictransportation during times of naturaldisaster or other emergencies. It alsoincludes language to expand the currentstatement to include support for allowingdogs on national train services such asAmtrak. It further states that AKCexpects all dog owners using publictransportation to comply with allapplicable laws and carrier policies.Following discussion, there was a motionby Dr. Garvin, seconded by Mr. Arnold,and it was VOTED (unanimously; absentDr. Newman and Mr. Wooding) toapprove the following position statementeffective immediately. (New language isunderlined.):Public Transportation for DogsTo ensure the safest possible air and railtravel, the American Kennel Club stronglysupports thorough training oftransportation staff in the careful andappropriate handling of dogs, adequateenvironment controls in cargo spaces, andcareful attention to record keeping.The ability to ship dogs by air as excessbaggage, cargo, or in the cabin is vital todog owners, breeders, handlers, andexhibitors who want to travel on the sameflights as their dogs.We encourage airlinesto serve their customers by continuing tooffer these necessary services.We also encourage national train services tooffer similar transportation options to theircustomers.During the times of natural disasters,evacuations and other emergency situations,we encourage public transportation services(such as local buses and public commutertrains) to allow passengers to travel withtheir pets under specific guidelines and

circumstances.Passengers are expected to comply with allapplicable laws and carrier policiesregarding travel with animals.Canine Legislative Position Statementon Animal TerrorismThe Board reviewed a Staff recommendation to expand the canine legislationpolicy statement on animal terrorism toclarify AKC’s commitment to the AnimalEnterprise Terrorism Act and to includelanguage that opposes acts including“intimidation” and those directed at“breeders”. Following discussion, therewas a motion by Dr. Garvin seconded byMs. Scully, and it was VOTED(unanimously; absent Dr. Newman andMr. Wooding) to approve the followingposition statement effective immediately(New language is underlined.):The American Kennel Club abhors acts ofviolence, bullying and intimidationcommitted against dog owners, breeders,kennels, pet stores and research facilities bythose who object to the keeping and use ofanimals.The AKC respects the right of allindividuals to express and advocatepersonal opinions in lawful ways.Wesupport full enforcement of the AnimalEnterprise Terrorism Act and we stronglycondemn illegal actions such as the“liberation” of dogs or destruction ofproperty.The AKC supports the right ofpeople to own, train, interact with andexhibit their dogs without interference.Foundation Stock ServiceThere was a discussion on theFoundation Stock Service procedures.This will be discussed further at a futuremeeting.Non-Event Holding Affiliate EntitiesBased on a request from the Board, Staffpresented ways to expand AKC’s currentclub structure to welcome organizationsthat may not be event-giving entities, butthat conduct other dog-related activitiesand programs. Staff discussed ways toidentify these organizations and sharewith them the benefits and advantagesthat could be offered through AKCaffiliation.This will be discussed further at a futuremeeting.Parent Club Approval for Kooikerondjein Miscellaneous ClassThere was a discussion on selecting theofficial club for the Kooikerhondje. Thiswill be considered further at the March2014 meeting.EVENT MARKETING PROGRAMMark Dunn, Connie Pearcy, Alan Slayand Doug Ljungren participated in thisportion of the meeting via telephoneconference.Based on a request from the Board, Staffpresented a business plan that will allowclubs to leverage the AKC

Airedale Terrier Club Sharon Deputy, Fleetwood, PA, Berks County Kennel Club Andrea Glassford, Ashtabula, OH, Detroit Kennel Club Victoria Glickstein, Abington, PA, Bryn Mawr Kennel Club Marianne Megna, Staten Island, NY, Staten Island Kennel Club Ronald H. Menaker,Jupiter, FL