The Poodle Papers

Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America

Winter 2009

Cover design & Photography by Lisa Croft-Elliott

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Coming Specialties April 11, 2009 Washington Poodle Club (pending

conformation Mary Jo Aizcorbe
Phyllis Broderick Obed.
P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS May 1, 2009 William Penn Poodle Club
* Note this listing comes from Helen Lee James Joan Goldstein
Marilou McCloskey obed.
February 26, 2009 Valley of the Sun Poodle
Club AM Jean Fournier May 9, 2009 Las Angeles Poodle Obedience Club
Trial Susie Osburn
February 26, 2009 Valley of the Sun Poodle
Club PM John Connoly May 15, 2009 AM Mid-Michigan Poodle Club TBA
May 15, 2009 PM Mid-Michigan Poodle Club TBA
February 27, 2009 Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club
Jon Thompson At Wisconsin KC May 21, 2009 San Bernadino Riverside Poodle Club
TBA
March 4, 2009 Poodle Club of San Antonio-
Danny Bussard May 22, 2009 Panorama Poodle Club of Mt. Spokane
Monica Canastrini
March 8, 2009 Poodle Club of Hawaii TBA Joyce L. Ostby

March 13, 2009 Blubonnet Poodle Club May 22, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia
Betsey Leedy Sari Tietjen
Supported entry Langley KC
March 20, 2009 Puget Sound Poodle Club
Terrill S Udenberg May 22, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club
Scott P Wolfe
March 21, 2009 Watchung Mountain Poodle Club Patrick Higgins, Obed
classes designated as specialty at New Brunswick
Kennel Club May 23, 2009 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club
Charles C Scott
March 27, 2009 Key to Sea Poodle Club Catherine Thompson Obed
Scott Wolf
May 23, 2009 Tidelands Poodle Club of Virginia
March 28, 2009 Key to Sea Poodle Club Charlotte Patterson
Dennis McCoy Classes designated as Specialty at Langley KC

March 29, 2009 Watchung Mountain Poodle Club May 29, 2009 Poodle Club of Massachusetts
Andrew Brace Michael Dachel
(designated specialty at New Brunswick Kennel Obed. And Rally Ellen I. Adomelis
Club)
June 18, 2009 Orlando Poodle Club Luis Sosa
April 2, 2009 Greater Wichita Poodle Club Sweeps: Larry Cornelius,
Mrs. Michelle Billings Ron Roberts Obed.

April 4, 2009 Poodle Obedience Training Club of June 24, 2009 Oklahoma City Poodle Club TBA
Greater New York
Mrs. B. Doering, Mr. K. M Nagler July 16, 2009 Bluebonnet Poodle Club
Doris Cozart .
April 5, 2009 Watchung Mountain Poodle Club Obed. Joyce Morgan
Obedience & Rally Judith Brown
Ken Nagler Karen Wrey
JULY 17, 2009 COLUMBIA POODLE CLUB
* Note: If your show is not listed, please contact Helen SARI TIETJEN
Lee James at horselesscarriage8@earthlink.net I list
only the shows that she sends me the information on. If July 24,2009. Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club
Joan P. Scott
the listing is not complete, please contact Helen Lee.
Leslie July 30, 2009 Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans
Mrs. Terry L Berrios
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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
2008-2010
Officers & Committees
President:Jack MacGillivray
1st Vice Pres.: Glenna Carlson
2nd Vice Pres.Helen Lee James
Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill
poodleclubsecy@aol.com
Record. Sec.: Joan Scott
Treasurer: Scott Olund
Variety Representatives
Toy:Nancy Hafner
Mini: Luis Aizcorbe
Standard.: Michael Wahlig
Publicity: Del Dahl
AKC Delegate: Mary Ellen Fishler
Show Committee
Chairperson: Glenna Carlson
Assistant Chairperson: Arthur Foran
Performance Events
Obedience Chairperson-Linda Morris
Performance Events Agility Chairperson-
Debbie West
WC/WCX Working Certificate Chairper-
son- Joyce Carelli
Public Education Coordinator
Del Dahl
Judges Education
Del Dahl
Affiliate Club Council:
Hlen Lee James
PCA Foundation:
Exec. Director Tom Carneal
PCA Foundation:
Coordinator_ Mike Wahlig
PCA Poodle Rescue Central:
Sally Poindexter
poodelclubofamerica@yahoo.com
Poodles in America:
Editor:Betsey Leedy
Breeder Referral:
Poodleclubofamerica.org
Connie Green-314-997-2711
PCA Home Page
Lisa Wolfe
pcaupdateinfo@yahoo.com
www.poodleclubofamerica.org
PCA Information
Hal Kinne
infopoodleclubofamerica@yahoo.com
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Layout & Graphic design
Editor: Leslie Newing
Email: lnewing@earthlink.net
PCA Email list
pca_on_line@yahoo.com
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Winter 2009
President’s Message:
The Board just held a teleconference and I am pleased to report great progress has been
made over the past few months. Most importantly, the National Show in April is shaping
up in splendid fashion as usual, with Glenna at the helm. Her knowledge and experience,
along with so many devoted helpers makes our show the envy of other breeds. Thanks to
you all.
Leslie Newing and I were reminiscing recently that she has now been serving as Editor
of the Poodle Papers for almost nine years. The growth of this fantastic publication during
her stewardship has just been astounding, especially when one considers that in the begin-
ning she almost had to beg for material and reports to be included. Now, it almost includes
fifty pages of varied and important happenings in the Club, it is anxiously waited for by
the members. Her dedication and success has been a shining example of selfless dedica-
tion and commitment, as the newsletter has practically become a full time job!
The growth of the newsletter represents an ever widening variety of PCA interests and
activities, and Leslie is only one of many, many others working just as hard for the growth
and betterment of our Club and the Poodle. I think we sometimes overlook the Club’s
accomplishments and need to thank our dedicated members more often.
From my point of view, one of the most important occurrences in the past few months has
been President Obama’s widely publicized search for a puppy. As most of you know, the
latest news is that the family has narrowed their choice down to either a “Labradoodle”
or a Portuguese Waterdog. This prompted a reaction from AKC, The Labrador Retriever
Club, and PCA. With AKC’s help, LRC and PCA issued a nationwide media release re-
iterating both Clubs negative feelings concerning the breeding and selling of so called
“designer dogs”, and in favor of a pure breed dog such as a Portuguese Waterdog. The
entire text can be found on our Website under the new “ALERT” button on the opening
page. No doubt the choice of a “Labradoodle” will create even more demand for this type
of indiscriminate cross breeding of our beloved breed.
You are all probably wondering what ever happened to the bylaw amendments. Our origi-
nal submission to AKC took several weeks to prepare, and even longer for AKC to evalu-
ate the requested changes. Most of what we submitted was approved; however, we ran
into complications with regard to the electronic means of conducting business, and are
still working to find acceptable wording that will hopefully be broad enough to remain
viable into the future. Unfortunately, as far as we know, Roberts Rules do not give a
whole lot of guidance in this area, and AKC has required that certain language concerning
electronic business be included in the bylaws. Hopefully, we will have an AKC approved
version of the Amendments distributed to you before our meeting in April.
We look forward to seeing you all at the greatest breed show on Earth….in April! Have a
safe trip.
Sincerely,
THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
Jack MacGillivray, President
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Another wonderful story about

Jake . This time the ballet is the
center focus of this delightful
story about Jake and his bal-
lerina friend.

Author: Karen Lefrak

“On Fifth”

The perfect story for any child

in your life!

Roster Update Form

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Official Quarterly Newsletter of The Poodle Club of America
Winter 2009

What’s Where
National Specialty 6

Affiliate Club News 14

National and/or Regional Specialty judges for 2011 26

Eukanuba Photo Essay-Croft Elliott/Holloway 31

Working Poodle 33

P.C.A. Rescue 34

Meet the Breed, Mary Ellen Fishler 36

P.C.A. Foundation News 39

Tracking 42

A.K.C. Delegates Corner, Mary Ellen Fishler 44

Training Your Poodle To Be A Hunting Retriever, By Mia DiBenedetto and Jack D. Combs 46

In Memoriam 49

“Potentially Dangerous Animal Owners”, by Linda D. Witouski 51

AKC Agility Invitational 2008 in Long Beach, CA, by Dr.Lynne Edwards 54

PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims Poodle Papers!

made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights
to edit all copy and make editorial comments where
necessary and deemed appropriate by the editor.
PCA reserves the right to refuse items submitted for
publication. Written permission must be received and
granted by PCA in order to reprint any editorial ma-
terial. Contributors reserve all rights to their articles
and permissions must be granted by them for reprint
purposes. © 2007 Poodle Club of America
Deadline for the next newsletter is May 5 th. Please
get your articles to me by that date. Anyone who
has an interesting topic that they would like to see
in the newsletter, please feel free to email me at
lnewing@earthlink.net
Leslie
Editor of The Poodle Papers

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National Specialty
Stewards for Obedience and Rally
Hi! There is a real uptick in messages about our Specialty. I feel as though it is just around the corner - and it is!
Which brings me to the subject: stewards for Obedience and Rally Trials on Tuesday. Any of you who will be in
Salisbury, (and if you know non-PCA members who plan to be there please pass this on for me) please consider
volunteering to steward. It’s a fascinating job - you get to see our Poodles doing wonderful, and sometimes very
silly, things. The Club shows its appreciation by providing lunch, dinner and a unique t-shirt. Those of you who
served last year have had a separate e-message from me, but I do want to reach as wide a group of Poodle lovers
as possible.

So, anyone who has not already responded, let me know if you can help out. I look forward to hearing from you.

Ann Mandelbaum, Amandier Standard Poodles

amandier@earthlink.net

Many thanks, stay warm. Ann

SAILING TO SALISBURY
GET INTO THE ACT!
Be a Donor
PCA National Specialty Trophies

Help keep the tradition going

Pledge a Trophy Fund Contribution
Before February 27th
To insure your name will be listed
In the 2009 Specialty Catalog
Watch for details and the Donor Form
Coming your way in the
Specialty Show Mailing

Joanne & Bob Steele

Trophy Committee Chairmen
rsteele14@cinci.rr.com

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DON’T’ BE LATE!!!!!!
ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR THE
2009 77th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL
SPECIALTY CATALOG IS

FEBRUARY 25, 2009!!!!

FULL PAGE WITH PHOTO…..$65
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS………..$15
FULL PAGE, TEXT ONLY.…….$55
HALF PAGE TEXT ONLY……….$40
AFFILIATE CLUBS………………….$40
COMMERCIAL ADS…………………$85

need a supportive paw to help put your ad

together????? – call or e-mail us asap Con-
tact Advertising Chairman
Mary Lebet at 978-356-5576 - or e-mail
hoodpond@comcast.net

Fruitland, MD * AKC Trial

Salisbury Md. Kennel Club

Crown Sports Center

28410 Crown Road
Facility: Indoor ,artificial turf ,A/C,Food on Site,RV Parking,Tent
Camping
OPENS: 2/11/08 8am CLOSES: 3/25/08 6pm LIMIT: 660 Per Day
Acceptance Method: First Received
Classes: All Classes/All Levels - FAST all three days
Fees: $24/$13/$13
Judge(s): Bonnie Calhoun McDonald & Daniel P. McDonald
Contact: Diane Spalding, 609 Fountain Road,, Salisbury, Md. 21801,
410-726-3966
EMail: spalding4u@hotmail.com Alternative Mail:
thespaldings2@verizon.net

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From The Agility Chairperson
Hi all,
Even with all the ice here in Connecticut, I know that
Spring is just around the corner and that means PCA.
Agility plans are moving right along. Pretty soon I will
be begging for help, but I know the community of peo-
ple that I will be asking and help is so freely given.
It used to be that I had no problem putting anything
PCA related on the charge card and not worrying about
it. Not so much this year. I have saving more than pen-
nies this year and they are getting harder to come by.
PCA is so important to me that I haven’t missed one
in now thirtyone years. I hope that all of you are also
able to get together whatever you need to make it to the
Greatest Show on Earth and come to the party that cel-
ebrates all the things that our poodles can do, or at least
most of the things that they can do.
Come watch the hunting test, unbelievable and track-
ing, fantastic and then Agility, the poodles are true ath-
letes and we as only human can just hope to keep up, so
much fun, and then three days of breed beautiful breed.
I do hope that the performance people can stick around
and appreciate and educate themselves about all aspects
of our breed, and that the breed people can do the same,
come a bit early and learn some amazing things about
our breed. We need each other so we better get to know
each other.
Debbie
middie76@sbcglobal.net
Deadlines & Scheduling
Information:
PERFORMANCE PARADE for HUNTING, AGIL-
ITY, OBEDIENCE, TRACKING & RALLY TITLE-
HOLDERS WILL FOLLOW JUDGING OF REGU-
LAR CLASSES ON TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009
CONFORMATION PARADE for AKC BREED
CHAMPIONS WILL FOLLOW JUDGING OF
REGULAR CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 22,
2009 (See Insert)
FRIDAY - APRIL 17, 2009 - TRACKING TEST
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will be held Outdoors 8:00 A.M.
Fair Hill Natural Resource Area, Gaither Building, Elk
Chapel Rd., Elkton, MD 21921
SATURDAY - APRIL 18, 2009 & SUNDAY - APRIL
19, 2009 - RETRIEVER HUNTING TEST
will be held Outdoors 8:00 A.M. - NOTE NEW LO-
CATION
Anatidae Farm, 4635 Maiden Forest Rd., Rhodesdale,
MD 21659
SUNDAY - APRIL 19, 2009 - WC/WCX TEST
will be held Outdoors 8:00 A.M. - NOTE NEW LO-
CATION
Anatidae Farm, 4635 Maiden Forest Rd., Rhodesdale,
MD 21659
MONDAY - APRIL 20, 2009 - Agility Trial will be
held Indoors (on turf) 7:00 A.M. until COMPLETION
Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury,
MD 21804
CIVIC CENTER OPEN FOR EXHIBITORS
NO EARLIER THAN 7:00 A.M., TUESDAY, APRIL
21, 2009
TUESDAY - APRIL 21st - Obedience & Rally Trials
- Trial Hours: 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Obedience & Rally will be judged Indoors on Turf
Performance Parade for AKC Hunting, Agility, Obedi-
ence, Tracking & Rally Titleholders
& PCA Certificate Holders following class judging.
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
APRIL 21 - 24, 2009
WICOMICO CIVIC CENTER
500 GLEN AVENUE, SALISBURY, MD 21804
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY SHOW HOURS: 8:00
A.M. To 7:00 P.M.
THIS IS AN INDOOR SHOW & MAY BE JUDGED
ON TURF
WEDNESDAY - APRIL 22nd - Junior Showmanship,
Regular Dog Classes,
Conformation Parade of AKC Breed Champions
THURSDAY - APRIL 23rd - Regular Bitch Classes &
Veteran Sweepstakes
A CLASS OF EITHER SEX COULD BE MOVED
TO EITHER DAY SHOULD A JUDGE DRAW AN
OVERLOAD.
FRIDAY - APRIL 24th - Best of Variety, Intervariety
Competition & Non-Regular Classes
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Things you need to know for the

2010
Auction of Set-up Numbers 1-25 for PCA

National Parade of AKC Champions

Normandy Arena, Civic Center
PCA Week 2009 4:00 P.M. PCA Rescue Foundation Meeting
Schedule of Events Da Nang Room, Civic Center
5:30 P.M. Purina Hospitality Party
Friday, April 17th -7:30 P.M. Headquarters Hotel- Ramada Inn, Salis-
bury
8:00 A.M. 1st National AKC Tracking Dog Test,
Elkton, MD Thursday, April 23rd

Saturday, April 18th 8:00 A.M. 77th National Specialty Show
Veteran Sweepstakes
8:00 A.M. AKC Retriever Hunting Test, Rhodesdale, Normandy Arena, Civic Center
MD 4:00 P.M. Affiliate Club Meeting
Da Nang Room, Civic Center
Sunday, April 19th
Friday, April 24th
8:00 A.M. AKC Retriever Hunting Test, Rhodesdale,
MD 8:00 A.M. 77th National Specialty Show
PCA Working Test, Rhodesdale, MD Normandy Arena, Civic Center
7:30 P.M. Hunting Poodle & Medallion Awards 6:45 P.M. Blue Ribbon Dinner
Dinner PCA Annual Meeting
Da Nang Room, Civic Center Da Nang Room, Civic Center

Monday, April 20th

7:00 A.M. 12th Annual AKC Agility Trial

Normandy Arena, Civic Center * Note: P.C.A. will be having an
8:30 A.M.

Apricot/Red, Silver and Red Poodle Club
Matches
Amateur-Owner-Handler class this
-5:00 P.M. Flanders Room, Civic Center year at the National*
Tuesday, April 21st

6:30 A.M. Set-up numbers 1-20 admitted to Civic PCA headquarter hotel:
Center The Ramada Inn, Salisbury, MD - PCA Headquarters
7-8:00 A.M. Set-up resumes in numerical order (410) 546-4400
9:00 A.M. AKC Obedience and AKC Rally Trials 300 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801
Parade of Performance and Companion $89.00 plus tax includes a deluxe continental break-
Titleholders
fast.
Normandy Arena, Civic Center
One time pet fee of $25.00 for one dog and $50.00 for
9:30 A.M. PCA Foundation Seminar
- 3:30 P.M. Da Nang Room, Civic Center two or more dogs.
3:00 P.M. Judges Education

7:30 P.M.
2nd Floor Mezzanine, Civic Center
Obedience Dinner
PayPal
Da Nang Room, Civic Center Payment for luncheons, dinners, catalogs
with judging results, reserved seating, adver-
Wednesday, April 22nd tising and trophy donations can now be made
on-line with PayPal at
8:00 A.M. 77th National Specialty Show
Junior Showmanship www.poodleclubofamerica.org.
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LUNCHEONS AND DINNERS Grooming Area Information
We invite everyone to attend the lunches, dinner and
special events. BY RESERVATIONS ONLY. Please CONFORMATION ENTRIES ONLY THEME FOR
use the reservation form insert. Space limits the num-
GROOMING AREA DÉCOR COMPETITION
ber that can attend some functions. Please join us for all
ENTRY TO the Civic Center for Silent Auction Win-
our events. ners for grooming spaces 1-20 (in numerical order) will
begin at 6:30 A.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009. Fail-
Lunches will be served 11:30 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. ing to be present at 6:30 A.M. will result in loss of
Each Day space order selection. ALL OTHER ENTRIES into the
Civic Center will begin no earlier than 7:00 A.M. & no
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - $16.50 later than 8:00 A.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 21,
Caesar Salad 2009. ENTRY ORDER will be by assigned number
Stuffed Green Peppers Stuffed Pasta Shells - CONFORMATION ENTRIES ONLY. To receive a
Mini Eclairs and Cream Puffs pre-assigned entry number, complete the form below &
SEND IT IN A REGULAR BUSINESS/LETTER SIZE
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - $16.50 ENVELOPE. Other size envelopes will be drawn last!
Beef Barley Soup Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and
Green Salad with Assorted Dressings Fruit Salad mail to:
Individual Chicken Pot Pie Margaret Tauzin
Cupcakes 1507-G Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508
For questions contact
Friday, April 24, 2009 - $16.50 Margaret Tauzin at Martaux@bellsouth.net or Jo Ann
Cole Slaw Green Salad with Assorted Dressings Geramita at
Pulled Pork Barbeque Sandwich Eastern Shore Fried jgeramita@neo.rr.com
Chicken ENTRY RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO
Apple or Pecan Pie LATER THAN MARCH 23, 2009. As soon as practical
All luncheons include Assorted Rolls and Butter, thereafter, all requests for set-up reservation numbers
Coffee, Decaf, Tea, Iced Tea, Lemonade will be put in a drawing and names will be randomly se-
lected by the Set-up Selection Committee. All requests
DINNER - $40.00 for set-up numbers received after March 23, 2009, will
Friday Evening, April 24, 2009, at the Wicomico be numbered as they are received starting with the last
Civic Center, Salisbury number assigned to those requests received by March
PCA’S BLUE RIBBON BUFFET DINNER - Casual 23, 2009. No more than five (5) entry requests per en-
Dress velope. Only one number will be given per exhibitor.
6:45 P.M. - HORS D’OEUVRES All duplicated names will be put at the end of the list.
7:45 P.M. - BUFFET DINNER Names submitted for set-up reservation numbers, must
Tossed Salad be names of Exhibitors/Agents exhibiting in the show.
Carving Station Roast Beef Chicken Roulade with Approximately 10 exhibitors will be allowed in the
Crab Imperial Arena every 10 minutes in numerical order.
Honey-Glazed Carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, •Pre-assigned numbers will NOT be available by mail
Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans after April 4, 2009. Entry numbers will be available
Rolls and Butter at the Civic Center from 6:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. on
Traditional Smith Island Cake TUESDAY APRIL 21, 2009.
Iced Tea, Coffee, Ice Water •Late arrivals will be accommodated.
Vegetarian Alternative by Special Order Forms may be downloaded at
http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/pcanational.
FOLLOWED BY THE POODLE CLUB OF htm#setup
AMERICA’S ANNUAL MEETING (ALL ARE
WELCOME)
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Its here again! PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

Grooming Area Information
CONFORMATION ENTRIES ONLY
Announcing the Live Auction for grooming spaces for
PCA 2010 The PCA Set-up Committee is offering a
live auction for a maximum of the first 25 grooming
set-up spaces. This auction will take place immedi-
ately prior to the Conformation Parade of Champions
on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Each regular size set-up
space will be auctioned separately. If you need more
than one space, you need to win the auction for each
additional space you need!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2009
This Parade will be held after the Live Auction for 2010
Grooming Space on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Send
Parade entries with entry fee of $30.00 to MB-F, Inc.
specifying dog show class as Parade of Champions.
Each entrant in a Parade will receive a Rosette with the
dog’s name imprinted. Dogs entered in a Parade may
NOT be entered in any Regular or Non-Regular Breed
Classes at this show. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO
TRACKING, RETRIEVER HUNTING TEST OR PCA
WORKING TESTS; OBEDIENCE, RALLY OR AGIL-
ITY TRIALS OR TO THE VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES.
Please see the Premium List for information regarding
clips allowable for dogs entered in a Parade.

For additional information contact: RESUME By April 17, 2009 send a resume, 50 words
Dennis McCoy or LESS to:
(919) 362-9799 or Jo Ann Geramita
Doggiepro@aol.com 3818 22nd St. NW
FOR MAILED/MARKED CATA- Canton, OH 44708
or
LOGS WITH JUDGING E-mail: jgermita@neo.rr.com
RESULTS Please indicate which Parade you are entering and the
variety of your dog when submitting your resume.

Number of Catalogs______@$30.00 per catalog (US

Shipping) The List—Do you want to be
Number of Catalogs______@$35.00 per catalog (In-
ternational Shipping) on?
Enclose check and make payable (in U.S. Funds) to:
The Poodle Club of America, Inc. If you received the ads and trophies mailing, you needn’t
Mail to: read any further. But if you didn’t and would like to re-
Mrs. Janet Kingsley ceive the 2009 PCA Premium List, read on!
3311 Kingfisher Lane •If you thought you were on the list but didn’t receive
Denton, TX 76201 the above mailing, it might be because:
•1. Your address was wrong in the PCA 2008 catalog
PARADE OF (The most likely!)
PERFORMANCE •2. Your Poodle is co-owned by several people.
•3. You have moved in the last year.
TITLEHOLDERS •4. You have been inactive at PCA in the last three
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2009 years.
This event is open to all Poodles with an AKC Obe- If you’d like to be added or returned to the list, please
dience, Tracking, Rally, Agility or Hunting Retriever send your address to: Helen Sokopp:
Title and to all holders of the PCA Working Certificate by e-mail: poodle@syrenapoodles.com
or Working Certificate Excellent. This Parade will be by fax: 978–522-8469, or telephone; 978–526-1990, or
held following completion of the Obedience and Rally by snail mail: Box 1442, Manchester, MA 01944-0870.
Trials. Send Parade entries with entry fee of $30.00 to
MB-F, Inc. specifying dog show class as Performance Helen Sokopp
Parade.
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WHAT’S NEW: From Arthur Poodle Health Clinics will be held on the first floor this year,
PCA will have a number of innovations this year. so no more waiting for the elevator. Follow the signs and
review the Health Clinic Insert in the Premium List for de-
Wicomico County will have a kiosk in the main lobby of the tails.
Civic Center where they will be providing dinner coupons
for local restaurants, maps for way finding, and schedules of I think that’s all for now. PCA should be terrific again this
other events occurring before, after, and during the evenings year, and I look forward to seeing everyone at what we all
of PCA show week. have come to appreciate as “The Greatest Poodle Show on
Earth”.
Concession Stand choices have been expanded to include
more healthy items including their famous Maryland Crab Arthur Foran
Soup, the red kind. Assistant National Show Chairman
arthur.foran@verizon.net
RV Parking Spaces can be purchased in advance, which will
hopefully avoid all of the excitement we experienced last Raffle:
year at the entrance gate. Check the Premium List RV Insert
for details. Last year, we had a great new feature at the Raffle Table
on Wed. Thurs., and Friday. We had some wonderful
PCA Rescue Foundation will have their booth located in the Poodle Treasures to offer.It was great seeing how hap-
main lobby of the Civic Center in order to enhance the ex- py everyone was with their purchase of these exciting
posure of their important mission on behalf of our beloved items. If you have any Poodle Treasures that you no
Poodles. Their seminar will be held at 4 pm after judging on
longer have room for at your home, we would greatly
Wednesday in the Da Nang Room.
appreciate your donating them to us. They will surely
Max 200 will be providing the agility equipment for the trial make their new owners very happy.They can be brought
on Monday. All equipment used in the trial will be avail- to the show or sent to me:
able for purchase at substantial savings, as well as other agil- Alice Wolanuik
ity equipment that they will be bringing with them. Max 444 Sassafras Rd.
200 will have a booth on the Agility floor, in the Normandy Warwick, Md. 21912
Arena, on the day of the trial. Don’t miss out on this “at-the- Email akuinalow@baybroadband.net
trial” opportunity for savings. or call 410-755-6719

Vendor Bingo: Wicomico County is supporting our vendors By the way, we still need workers at the Raffle Table on
this year with a “Vendor Bingo” game. Daily cards for the
Wed., Thursday, and Friday. Come help us and see how
game will be available at the Wicomico booth in the main
much fun it really is.
lobby Monday through Friday. All players need to do is to
have ten vendors initial their cards, which can then be turned The Raffle Table Committee
back into the Wicomico booth for a vendor certificate worth Alice, Patty & June
$10 toward the purchase of merchandise in the vendor area.
Any one person can earn up to four of these certificates each
day for five days. The game each day will continue until
the budget for that day is reached. It is possible for any one
individual to earn as much as $200 during the week, thanks
to the generosity and support of Wicomico County Bureau
of Tourism.

Poodle Perks, basically Poodle monopoly money, will be

given out by a variety of volunteers at the show as a reward
for good behavior. If you help someone unload, pick up
someone else’s “used food”, or provide an act of kindness,
cleanliness, or good showmanship, you will be entitled to
receive a Poodle Perk Certificate that can be handed in for a
“Sailing to Salisbury”
free Poodle toy at the show.
2009
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Affiliate Club News

Poodle Club of Central California, Inc. Board Member: Debbie Cuilan
5719 Belmont Avenue
(PCCC) Cincinnati, OH 45224
Home: 513.681.5484
President
Sally Vilas Board Member - Lori Winans
16083 Channel St. 5719 Belmont Avenue
San Lorenzo CA 94580 Cincinnati, OH 45224
Telephone: 510-276-5521 Home: 513.681.5484
E-mail: vilenzo@earthlink.net
Board Member - John Datema
Secretary: 1428 Hands Pike
Mary Olund Covington, KY 41017
2 Elkin Court Home: 859.356.1970
San Rafael CA 94901
Telephone: 415-457-4648 Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club Rescue - Rita Datema - Cell:
E-mail: cabpudel@pacbell.net 859.743.0219
Voice Mail: 513.554.2698
RESCUE: U.S. Mail: P.O.Box 53898,Cincinnati, OH 45253
Mary Olund WebSite: www.CincinnatiPoodleClub.org
415-454-4648
BREEDER REFERRAL: If you have questions please contact me....Jan Elwert
Mary Olund
415-454-4648 Washington Poodle Club Membership Roster
Website:
www.poodleclubofcentralcalifornia.org
Officers elected for November 2008 through
November 2010
Greater Cincinnati Poodle Club---Officers and President………………….…Mary Ellen Fishler Trea-
Directors for 2009 surer………………….Patricia Brink

OFFICERS First Vice President………....…….Lynn Estaver

President - Rita Datema Member-at-Large….…….Linda McNeely
1428 Hands Pike
Covington, KY 41017 Second Vice President……………..Jim Wasilak
Cell 859.743.0219 Member-at-Large……….….Victoria Law

Vice President - Karen Lykes Recording Secretary……………Sandy Marshall

2518 Briarcliffe Avenue Member-at-Large…….……Nina Selvaggi
Cincinnati, OH 45212
Home:513.841.2231 Corresponding Secretary…………..Peggy Myers
7215 Wickford Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315-4212 Webmas-
Secretary - Jan Elwert ter……Grant Myers
2497 Cranbrook Drive Phone/fax 703-778-1881 peggypoo@verizon.net
Cincinnati, OH 45231 Website: www.geocities.com/ourpoodles
Home: 513.825.3784
WPC Poodle Rescue Co-Chairs
Treasurer - Holly Schroth Lynn Estaver 540-347-2571
3574 Kirchling Road Victoria Law 540-752-4650
Hamilton,OH 45013 luminarypoodles@hughes.net
Home: 513.738.2813
WPC Breeder Referral
DIRECTORS Linda McNeely 301-831-5876
Past President - Joanne Steele
1867 Cole Farm Lane WPC Legislative Affairs Representative
Loveland, OH 45140 Nina Selvaggi 703-237-2643
Home: 513.697.8585 queenmoof@gmail.com
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Twin Cities Poodle club: LORI LOGLI
PRESIDENT: KAY REILLY 1741,85TH ST.N.E.
3912 Inglewood Ave. Monticello,MN.55362-3108
St.Louis Park,Mn.55416-5038 H)763-295-0627
PH.952-920-0329 Email: lomar82@hotmail.com
(NO E-MAIL)
LINDA HOOF
VICE-PRESIDENT: TERRI MEYERS 25672,96Th St.N.W.
1741,85th St.N.E. Zimmerman,MN.55398-9538
Monticello,MN.55362-3108 763-856-8782
H)763-295-0627 Email:cerisepoodles@yahoo.com
C)612=251-1125
Email:swag04@tds.net JUDY MENTZOS
3806 Lee ave.N.
TREASURER:SUE BLOMQUIST Robbinsdale,MN.55422-2115
29405 Neal Ave. H)763-535-1812
Lindstrom,MN.55045-8373
H)651-213-1022 BARBARA BENEKE
Email:fishcentral@backpack.net 4915 Oliver Ave.N.
Minneapolis,MN.55430-3707
SECRETARY/RESCUE CHAIR: H)612-529-2737
HOLLY CORBETT
5748,27Th Ave.So. Thanks for the Update reminder,
Minneapolis,MN.55417-2728 Sincerely,
H)612-722-8736 Holly Corbett,
C)612-205-1602 Twin Cities Poodle Club,Inc.
Email:tcpcmn_holly@webtv.net

NEWSLETTER EDITOR/BOARD MEMBER: New Officers January 1, 2009 - SAN DIEGO

MARY HEITZ
903,8Th Ave. S.E. POODLE CLUB
Forset Lake,MN.55025-1605
651-982-2855 President: Debrah Kaye-Jolgren (same)
1st Vice President: Patricia Stabler (same)
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: 2nd Vice President: Michelle J Mixon (same)
Corresponding Secretary: Raymond Stevens, 29920 Margale
Lane, Vista, CA 92084 Phone (760) 758-7322 sharbellepoo-

Regional?
dles@AOL.Com
Recording Secretary: Wendy Cronkrite, PO Box 532, Potrero,
CA 91963. Phone (619) 478-5575 diavanna@AOL.Com
Treasurer: Norma J Strait (same)

Is your club interested

Board: Janice Teller-West, Cindy Jesch, Sharon Stevens

in hosting a
Rescue: Sharon Stevens, chairman (760)758-7322; Patricia Sta-
bler (951) 758-7322
Breeder Referral: Norma J Strait (same)

Regional? Contact Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago, Inc.

Helen Lee James www.greatlakespoodleclub.com

at President: Jean Eremo

Vice President: Sharon Freund

horselesscarriage8@msn.com
Rec. Secretary: Karen Korab
Corres. Secretary: Carol A. Cargle
19302 W. Taylor Road
Tel: 303-979-7638 Romeoville, IL 60446
e-mail: secretary_glpc@yahoo.com (please note under-
score)
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Key To The Sea Poodle Club

March 27, 2009
Breed Judge: Mr. Scott Wolfe

Key To The Sea Poodle Club
March 28, 2009
Breed Judge: Mr.Dennis McCoy
Obedience Judge: Mrs. Tamara Woodward
Rally Judge: Mrs. Barbara Beebe-Arthur
Poodle Club Of Southeast Michigan
March 29, 2009
Breed Judge: Mr. Randy Garren
Obedience & Rally Judge: Mrs. Sue Sellers Rose

Held in the Toledo Kennel Club Bldg.

Secretary KSPC: Joyce Wilson
419-866-5622 astrae@bex.net
www.geocities.com/kspclub/

Show Secretary: Dianne Gubka

dmwgu1@peoplepc.com 586-899-4274
www.poodleclubsemi.org/default.htm

cont. from page 15 Set Up:

Again, thank you for your participating in last year’s raffle
Treasurer: Charisse Bruno for the 2009 grooming spaces.Exhibitors/groomers who won
the raffle for the first 20 spaces at PCA 2009, will enter in or-
Board Of Directors: der beginning at 6:30 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2008, aspec-
Robert Singson ified in the Premium List. In order to claim your space, you
Betty Zaraza must be present and have claimed your space prior to 7:00
Carlos Santos AM; at this time entry of other participants will begin and
Kathy Stefanski
your space will be forfeited. You will, however, be allowed
Rescue: Robert Singson entry with the next group of ten from the regular drawing.
e-mail: rescue_glpc@yahoo.com (please note underscore) We cannot hold up entrance beyond 7:00 AM. We ask for
630-771-1287 your cooperation in remembering that the entry number you
Breeder Referral: Marilyn Young purchased is for only 1 standard size grooming space. Please
e-mail: breeders_glpc@yahoo.com (please note underscore) utilize it to best advantage. As always space is at a premi-
630-551-0569 um, and we reserve the right to ask you to cosolidate your
dogs and equipment if necessary. It is possible that it could
Have a wonderful day. be necessary for one of your fellow groomers to share your
Carol Cargle space if it is not appropriately and fully occupied.
Great Lakes Poodle Club of Chicago, Inc.
Thanks for your cooperation and see you VERY soon.
Corresponding Secretary
Dennis McCoy
Chairman Grooming Setup Committee

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WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN POODLE CLUB, Poodle club of Southeast Michigan.
INC
2007-2008 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Here is the information requested:
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Officers 2008
PRESIDENT Carolyn O¢Rourke 908 852- President Patti Jason 734-429-2863
3299 rockgo4@aol.com

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Gayle Roberson 609 426- Vice President Susan Webb 248-478-8945
0559 SWebb@JervisWebb.com

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Barbara Green 212 772- Recording Secretary Barbara Gallagher
6789 734-464-2478
barbaragallagher@peoplepc.com
CORRES SECRETARY Angela Spitaletto 973 827-
2107 Treasurer Dianne Gubka 586-899-4274
dmwgu1@peoplepc.com
RECORDING SECRETARY Madelyn Ashman 212 772-
0481 Corresponding Secretary Joanna Dorfman
5366 Cambourne Place
TREASURER Edna Vaughan 973 455- West Bloomfield, MI
0841 48322 248-514-2342
bocaboxers@aol.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anita McKenna 908 237-
2762 RESCUE: Patti Jason
Jedidjah Oldenburg 908 763-0346
WEBSITE - PoodleClubSEMI.org
BREEDER REFERRAL Angela Spitaletto 973 827-
2107 If you have any questions or need any further information, please
let me know directly any time.
POODLE RESCUE Gayle Roberson 609 426-
0559 Thanks,
Patti Jason
WMPC DELEGATE TO PCA Gayle Roberson 609 426-
0559 Tampa Bay Poodle Club
AFFILIATE CLUB COUNCIL Officers as of May 2008
The Watchung Mountain Poodle Club was founded in August PRESIDENT
1958 in Short Hills, New Jersey. Membership at the time of this Jordan Chamberlain
listing is 33 households with 38 individual members. 126 Lookout Drive
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
CLUB WEBSITE: www.watchungmtnpoodleclub.org Home - 813-349-2497
Cell - 813-362-4951
Key To The Sea Poodle Club) jlc1219@aol.com
BOARD MEMBER
President: Judy King Ianthe Bloomquist
6333 76th. Avenue, E.
VP Amada Melendez Palmetto, FL 34221
Sec: Joyce Wilson 941 722-5211
Tres.: Marlene Farkas glamours@gte.net
Board: Suzanne Riddle & Virginia Callahan VICE PRESIDENT
Linda Sciacca-Tilka
14091 N. Bayshore Drive
Breeder referral is Joyce Wilson 2124 Bridlewood, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Toledo, OH 43614 419-866-5622 astrae@bex.net Home – 727 391-1332
Cell – 727 647-2243
Rescue: Marlene Farkas 2122 Birchard, Toledo, OH lindatilka@tampabay.rr.com
43605 419-693-1228 frosty3@buckeye-access.com

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TREASURER The Poodle Club of Tulsa, Inc.

Anita Arnold
2009 Officers, Board Members & Chairs and Mem-
5349 Hillman Terrace
North Port, FL 34288 bers
941 429-1004
farnolda@aol.com President: Mary Yeakey
BOARD MEMBER V. President: Gary Wilson
Linda Wilson Recording Sec: Tricia Files
6005 Lakeside Drive Corresponding Sec: Jill Cloud
Lutz, FL 33558 Treasurer: Susan Lewis
813-244-5881 Conformation Show Ch: Susan Lewis
zzzyyyxxx@verizon.net Obedience Show Ch: Susan Lewis
BOARD MEMBER Program Ch: Mary Yeakey
Vladimir Zamkovoy Breeder Referral: Mary Yeakey
2988 Shannon Circle Delegate to P.C.A.: Mary Yeakey
Palm Harbor, FL 34684 Breed Rescue: Susan Wagner
Home – 727 771-8381 Delegate to C.S.A.: Tricia Files
Cell - 727 432-2125 Newsletter Editor: Sherry Wilson
Vlad.zam@gmail.com Web Page Editor: Ann Wheeler
SECRETARY Adoption Team:
Olga Zamkovaya Susan Wagner- B of D, Adoption Coordinator, Sherry Wilson-B
2988 Shannon Circle of D
Palm Harbor, FL 34684 ,Karen Stauss –B of D, Gary Wilson – B of D
Home – 727 771-8381
Cell - 727 432-2124 New Officers January 1, 2009 - SAN DIEGO
Olga.zam@gmail.com
PAST PRESIDENT POODLE CLUB
Linda Sciacca-Tilka
14091 N. Bayshore Drive President: Debrah Kaye-Jolgren (same)
Madeira Beach, FL 33708 1st Vice President: Patricia Stabler (same)
Home – 727 391-1332 2nd Vice President: Michelle J Mixon (same)
Cell – 727 647-2243 Corresponding Secretary: Raymond Stevens, 29920 Margale
lindatilka@tampabay.rr.com Lane, Vista, CA 92084 Phone (760) 758-7322 sharbellepoo-
dles@AOL.Com
PUGET SOUND POODLE CLUB Recording Secretary: Wendy Cronkrite, PO Box 532, Potrero,
President: Dana Plonkey CA 91963. Phone (619) 478-5575 diavanna@AOL.Com
Email: DP517@Verizon.net Treasurer: Norma J Strait (same)
Vice pres: Debra Ferguson Jones Board: Janice Teller-West, Cindy Jesch, Sharon Stevens
Secretary: Christine Dallas
36313 84th Ave E Rescue: Sharon Stevens, chairman (760)758-7322; Patricia Sta-
Eatonville, Wa. 98328 bler (951) 758-7322
ph: 360 832 3747 Breeder Referral: Norma J Strait (same)
Email: DDallasec@aol.com
TREASURER: Ernest Dallas Lone Star Poodle Club 2008
BOARD
Lynn McKee- P.O. Box 137,Everett,Wa 98206 Officers:
360-653-3419,lynnspups@hotmail.com Candace President: Luann Wilkinson
Hume-17021 11th Ave NE,Shoreline,Wa 98155 425-280-4552,, Vice President: Amy Pyeatt
Tanzendog@aol.com Recording Secretary: Ron Fox
Nancy House 18360 47th Pl NELake Forest Park WA 98155 Corresponding Secretary: Karen Cuba
206-854-2767-Nhouse@Windermere.com Treasurer: Janet Kingsley
Claudia Hegdahl 101723 Ave East-Seattle,Wa 98112 3 year Board Member: Valerie Wilmot
206-322-0446 2 year Board Member: Michael Knight
Susan Kevin-P.O. Box 1021,Mercer Island,Wa 98040 1 year Board Member: Clay Williams
206-236-1986-Susankevin@Aol.com Breeder Referral: Clay Williams
RESCUE Cathy Carruthers 2205 63rd Ct SW-Tumwater,Wa- 972-727-8968
98512 360-791-8961 Rescue Chair: Ruth Hollis
BREEDER REFERAL Christine Dallas 36313 84th AveE 214-350-4740
Eatonville,Wa 98328-369-832-3747
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Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club Western Reserve Poodle Club
www.ohiopoodleclub.org
Below are the Events for the year 2009 that Greater Please change President to:
Milwaukee Poodle Club would like listed in the President: Susan Burge msstb@aol.com , (440) 526-
Poodle Papers (Winter, Spring and Summer): 2382
All other info on the PCA www is correct.
FEBRUARY Regards, Jan Gilson
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club 2-27-09
Specialty Show and Obedience Trial
Enchanted Poodle Club
Conformation Judge: Mr. Jon Thompson http://www.enchantedpoodleclub.com/
Oedience Judge: Ms. Lynn Tamms
Officers and board members follow:
JUNE
President
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club 6-20-09
Frances Lavender-Fish
Obedience and Rally Trials 1320 Bellrose, NW
Judges: Mrs. Suzanne M. Mayborne Albuquerque, NM 87107
Ms Edree M. Olson (505)342-1524
DIMP66@msn.com
Vice President & also Rescue Chairman
JULY
Kathy Merlock
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club 7-24-09 7213 Dodge Trl NW
Specialty Show Albuquerque, NM 87120
Judge: Mrs. Joan P. Scott (505) 890-6817
kmerlock@comcast.net
Secretary
AUGUST
Sandy Wright
Greater Milwaukee Poodle Club 10400 Constitution Ave NE
WC/WCX Albuquerque, NM 87112
Judges: Pending (505) 239-1216
sandykw1953@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Thank you,
Johanna Johanson
48 Camino de los Desmontes
Submitted by: Roberta M. Gilson Placitas, NM 87043
GMPC BOD Member (505)867-1293
and GMPC Breeder Referral johannaj@comcast.net

BOARD MEMBERS
2009 Columbine State Poodle Club Jud & Mary Leech
(505)296-3489
PRESIDENT/BREEDER REFERRAL Bernice Ramsey 719- judsonleech@comcast.net
495-9144 ramcrest@msn.com Mickey Kern
505-285-3414
VICE PRESIDENT: Susan Francis 720-352-3135 newmont@7cities.net
harmonypoodles@mac.com Bonnie J. Shapiro
(505) 797-8668
SECRETARY Nancy Wilson 4991 Butterfield Dr , Colorado bonbon_bjs@yahoo.com
Springs, CO 80923 , 719-598-2593, NKW-rew@comcast.net Rick Wright
(505) 239-1216
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Jody Foss, 7797 Barkway ptcruisernm@yahoo.com
Court, Lone Tree, CO 80124 303-662-8030 jefoss@comcast.net

TREASURER Bill Ramsey, 719-495-9144 , ramcrest@msn.

com

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AFFILIATE CLUB COUN-
CIL MEETING PLEASE BE
THERE!!
Thursday April 23, 2009.
We are looking forward to the Affiliate Club Council
Meeting beginning Thursday afternoon following the
completion of the days judging.
Program by Del Dahl and Helen Lee James
“DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? or I CAN’T BELIEVE
HE DID THAT !”
A look at perception, deception, interpretation, and ap-
preciation.
A Judge’s mind and how the wheels turn.
In addition, there will be reports of value to us all.
Affiliate Club News
Helen Lee James
My Main concern the last few months has been the
weather and how it has affected our dogs and our activities.
However, here in the Denver metro area we have been fortu-
nate by comparison with many other parts of our country.
All of us are waiting to see how the current financial crisis
will affect club activity and our dog show entry numbers.
As of yet, I have no means to compare the number of the
specialty clubs giving two shows on the same day or two
“back to back” events. However, I am sure there has been
an increase. Planning ahead for our specialty shows requires
a stable and experienced Show Committee in addition to a
crystal ball in good working order.
An example of increased costs came as an ugly shock when I
looked at the January issue of the AKC Gazette. The Sched-
ule of Fees lists a charge of $31.50 for the Complete Dog
Book, $20 for a copy of the Judges Directory, $24.50 for
the Show/Trial Manual, and for each and every one of the
small booklets which most of us try to keep in our personal
library such as Rules Applying to Dog Shows, Rules Ap-
plying to Registration and Discipline, Match Regulations;
Rules, Policies, and Guidelines for Confirmation Dog Show
Judges, plus numerous others, the charge is $8.00.
Clearly, our individual costs as well as our Club costs are Helen Lee James
rapidly increasing.
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All of our clubs whether All-breed Clubs, Group Clubs, or
Specialty Clubs are faced with a decrease in the number of
available show sites and an increase in expense. Many Spe-
cialty Clubs feel secure if their show can be held in con-
junction with an All-breed Club and then depend upon an
All-breed club to subsidize all or most of the expenses and
responsibilities. And there are some All-breed clubs which
do just that. What are the positives in this approach? If you
ask, “why is your club willing to do this?”, you will receive
a variety of answers. The one I hear the most often is “well,
it will increase the entry at our All-breed show”. There is
also a genuinely expressed concern that the small specialty
clubs truly need help and cannot afford the cost of holding
an independent specialty. Another positive is the experience
and knowledge to be gained by the specialty club members
and exhibitors because of the exposure to other breeds and
philosophies.
What are the negatives? Unfortunately, there are many. If
the All-breed club has unlimited funding, space, and work-
ers, the negatives diminish. There are only a few clubs to-
day which have such resources available. Every show giving
club today regardless of whether it is an All-breed club or a
specialty club should have a budget based upon past records
and future contracts plus an emergency plan. All members of
any club should learn and be able to apply the concepts and
requirements to plan and hold a successful dog show. If a
specialty club has always been “spoon fed” by an All-breed
club what have their members learned and how will they
ever be able to hold an independent and successful specialty
show?
Today a specialty club using an All-breed club’s show site
should anticipate the possibility to pay a deposit to cover
ring cost, security, cleanup, and, at some locations, a “head
tax” based upon the number of entries. Additionally, most
show sites require that a certificate of insurance be on file.
I am thankful that most clubs today have a rescue program
and the dedicated members to take care of this increasing re-
sponsibility. All clubs with a rescue program should consult
an attorney and talk to other clubs which have successfully
filed for and obtained a “501-C3” tax exemption for their
rescue activity. The Rescue Committee should have its own
separate bank account and under no circumstances should
there be any co-mingling of Rescue Funds with regular or
ordinary club funds.
The best advice we can offer to any club is “PLAN
AHEAD.”
Second Vice President
Poodle Club of America
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: January 16, 2009

CONTACTS:
Fred Kampo Peggy McDill
Labrador Retriever Club Poodle Club of America
Email: kampspruce@aol.com Email: Poodleclubsecy@aol.com
Phone: 920-378-5396 (cell) Phone: 949-584-2338

LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB & POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA

WEIGH IN ON “LABRADOODLE” DEBATE “

Unpredictability of Mixed Breed Concerns Longtime Breed Experts

In light of the recent announcement by the Obama family that the “labradoodle” is under consideration as the
next ‘first dog,’ the Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. (LRC) and the Poodle Club of America (PCA) are voicing their
concerns about this trend – one that they feel is detrimental to canine welfare and potential pet owners.

“These crossbreds are a deliberate attempt to mislead the public with the idea that there is an advantage to
these designer dogs,” said LRC, Inc. Board Member Frances S. Smith DVM, Ph.D. and Diplomate American
College of Theriogenology. “The crossbred dogs are prone to all of the genetic disease of both breeds and
offer none of the advantages that owning a purebred dog has to offer.” To read the LRC’s full statement go to:
http://www.thelabradorclub.com/subpages/labradoodle.php

“Some breeders breed to improve a breed while others do it for profit,” says Fred Kampo, vice president of the
LRC. “‘Doodle’ breeders hype them as the ideal dog, but every dog in a litter of mixed breed pups is different-
- there is no predictability in size, temperament, energy level, coat type so selling them for thousands of dollars
to an unsuspecting public as so-called ‘designer dogs,’ often at prices higher than what a reputable breeder
of purebred dogs would charge makes no sense. Our clubs can’t sit back and watch people being misled any
longer.”

According to the PCA’s “Report to the Media on Poodle Rescue,” “Labradoodles were first produced in
Australia in 1989 through an experimental breeding program sponsored by the Royal Guide Dog Association.
The goal of this experiment was to produce a dog more suitable for disabled individuals with allergies than
the typical Labrador Retriever. The Association believed that by crossing the steady temperament of the Lab
with the Standard Poodle, with its low shedding coat, a solution for this small population of people would be
found. Upon analysis of the breeding program however, it was found that fewer than 35% of the labradoodles
produced were acceptable as guide dogs and an even lower percentage were found to be ‘hypoallergenic.’ The
last labradoodle bred to attempt to become a guide dog was born in 1996 and the Association has no plans to
continue the experiment.” Read the complete report at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8079809/A-Poodle-for-Obama-Press-Release-from-The-Poodle-Club-of-America-
Rescue-Foundation-Inc
cont. on page 22
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cont. from page 21
“We aren’t necessarily advocating for the Obamas to get a poodle as we are always concerned about our
breed’s profile being raised,” said Jack MacGillivray president of the PCA. “We do not want to encourage
disreputable breeding or see more dogs come into our rescue program. However if the choice is between
a ‘doodle’ mix and a purebred, we felt we needed to speak out and educate the Obamas and dog lovers
everywhere about the difference between a purebred and a mixed breed.”

Should the Obamas decide on the Portuguese Water Dog (PWD) as their choice for first pet, both clubs agree
that the Portuguese Water Dog Club of America (www.pwdca.org) is their best resource. As with the LRC and
PCA, club members are responsible PWD breeders dedicated to the principles of preserving and protecting the
integrity of their beloved breed.

About the organizations:

Poodle Club of America -The Poodle Club of America (PCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the
Poodle. For more information visit: www.poodleclubofamerica.org

Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. – The Labrador Retriever Club, Incorporated (LRC) is dedicated to the health and welfare
of the Labrador Retriever breed while conserving the original breed function - that of a “working retriever.” For more
information visit: www.thelabradorclubofamerica.com

Poodle Seminars Poodle Judges Study Group at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April

21. In addition, registered participants will be provided
ringside seats and mentoring during the following three
April 4 2009, Wichita, Kansas days of judging.
Poodle Judges Education Seminar
Breed: Poodle Individuals can register to attend the study group and
Presenter: Gina Wieser mentoring sessions by contacting Del Dahl at 217-328-
Parent Club Approved: Yes 3632 or at ddahl@uiuc.edu.
Sponsoring Club: Greater Wichita Poodle Club
Contact Information: Once registered, participants will have an opportunity
Pat Deshler - 7520 Oak Tree Lane; Kechi, KS 67067 to indicate their specific questions and concerns about
Email: wichitapudel@aol.com judging the three Poodle varieties. That will assure the
Phone: (316) 744-0057 study group session will address those specific issues.
Fax: N/A
Website: N/A The study group session will be supported by opportu-
Held in conjunction with the Sunflower Cluster Dog nities for discussion, hands-on experience, and a variety
Shows. of other presentation techniques.

PCA members are encouraged to notify any prospective

Poodle judges of the details and registration procedures
PCA 2009 Features Poodle Judges above. Registrations can be made any time.
Study Group
And Ringside Mentoring
Mentoring helps shape the future
Providing educational support for Poodle judges and
prospective Poodle judges continues to be and increas- of our sport of purebred dogs.
ingly important task for all breed clubs, including the Have you mentored anyone lately?
Poodle Club of America.

As has been the tradition for many years, the National

Specialty Show in Salisbury, MD will again feature a
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From the Toy Representative
THINKING ABOUT MY FIRST
POODLE CLUB OF AMERICAN
TRIP IN 1975.
I drove to Ohio and picked up my mentor, Pat Hancock of
Gregella Miniature Poodles of whom I had bred to her Top
Stud Dogs. This was my entry of three bitches who all
placed in their classes. She just celebrated her 80th Birth-
day in late December. Today, if you look back in the PIA
Books you will see the Gregella Kennel name listed. She
helped me understand the breed and how to breed and evalu-
ate to keep the best ones. I traveled to several dog shows in
Ohio with her and her children and Monroe McIntyre as her
handler for several years in learning. She and Monroe were
great mentors to me.
WOULD LIKE FOR EACH OF YOU TO REMEMBER
YOUR FIRST TRIP TO PCA. WHAT YEAR WAS THAT
ANYWAY? WHO WERE YOUR MENTORS?
IT’S UP TO EACH OF US TO REMEMBER TO BRING
NEW POODLE FANCIERS TO OUR NATIONAL.
“ ITS THE GREATEST SHOW OF POODLES ON EARTH
!”
If you have new members of your club who have a new Poo-
dle PLEASE invite them to come to see PCA 2009. Help
them learn about our breed and the Sport of Dogs and our
National.
IF you have had people to inquire about purchasing a Poo-
dle invite them to attend our National before they purchase
their FIRST Poodle.
Everyone needs a mentor can you help a new Poodle fan-
cier?
Until they attend a National will they have any idea if what
they seen pictures of on the web is really what our Poodle
should look like. Not everyone starts with a Best In Show
Poodle, most will start with a companion as a pet. They may
be able to win a blue ribbon at local show or at matches with
the first Poodle, but until they attend our National will they
be able to compare the quality of their new dog to the rest of
the Poodle World in our entries shown.
Even for their first trip they may just want to attend and not
bring a entry. Welcome them and try to introduce them to
other breeders and our PCA Officers and Board members.
This year I have invited a group to come from China, they
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are waiting on approval of their VISA’s and travel plans to
be approved. Please welcome them to America and Poodle
Club of America’s Show. This will be the FIRST time for
many of them to ever travel to USA.
Look forward to seeing you at the National. IF you have
any concerns about Toy Poodles or Poodles lets visit at the
National.
Travel Safe,
Nancy Hafner
Toy Representative
From the Standard Representa-
tive
By the time this is printed, the Obama puppy sweepstakes
may be over. My fondest hope is that in the end, the Obama
family finds a companion that can sleep on the couches in
the family quarters, jump on the beds, take full advantage
of the grass on the south lawn as well as make the whole
family laugh on a regular basis; because I’m sure in these
times laughter is going to be needed. If it is a Labradoodle
or a Goldendoodle, I guess our educational efforts have just
begun. If it’s a purebred dog of any breed that is a victory. If
it is a rescued purebred dog that is maybe the best outcome.
If it is a Standard Poodle, we will be proud, but cautious.
I just want to thank The Poodle Club of America, The PCA
Rescue Foundation and the Labrador Club of America for
their very careful and thoughtful materials that attacked the
myth of hybrid vigor as well as telling the story of rescue
work in America and making clear what a serious deci-
sion the selection of a dog for the family is. I thought Fran
Smith’s comments on hybrid vigor were just what the nation
needs to hear and this was a great platform to get that mes-
sage across.
I thought between Jack MacGillivray and Sally Poindexter
that a very clear story emerged about our pride in our breed,
but also our caution about becoming an instantly popular
breed and the resultant flooding of the market with look
alikes.
As the Standard Poodle Representative, part of my duty is to
take question directed to PCA on Standard Poodles.
In many instances, great questions are asked and great infor-
mation is exchanged. In other instances, it is obvious that
the people are interested in breeding dogs for their own gain
and not for the betterment of the Standard Poodle. I am
afraid that many of these people would be exactly the type
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of people who would jump on a White House bandwagon if
a Standard Poodle becomes the 1st pet.
Many of these opportunistic people have no idea what it
takes to become a Standard Poodle breeder. You don’t be-
come a Standard Poodle breeder when a male and female
mix it up in the backyard and you are presented with a very
pretty healthy appearing puppies that you have to figure out
what to do with. You don’t even become a breeder when you
thoughtfully decide to begin breeding Standard Poodles and
you consult knowledgeable breeders about which dogs they
would breed. You start to become a breeder (and understand
the responsibilities of being a breeder), when you spend end-
less hours observing hundreds of dogs, doing the health and
pedigree research online, studying the breed standard and
finally getting that germ of of your own idea that breeding x
to y would stand the best chance of producing typey, healthy
and happy Standard Poodles. This is not to mention the
large amount of money you will spend on your journey to
becoming a knowledgeable breeder; which amount will cer-
tainly exceed any financial return you receive from placing
the resultant puppies in great show, performance or compan-
ion homes. The last part of becoming a breeder is recogniz-
ing that these puppies are your responsibility for a lifetime.
You need to be willing to be responsible for their happiness
throughout their journey.
There are very few people out there that understand the
full extent of the commitment that is necessary to become
a Standard Poodle breeder. I believe that I am preaching to
the choir with this article, but we do need a reminder that if
a Standard Poodle does enter the White House that our work
may just be beginning.
Mike Wahlig
A.K.C.
New Exhibitor Mentoring Program
The American Kennel Club (AKC) New Exhibitor
Mentoring Program matches experienced dog fanci-
ers and breeders with recent registrants of AKC dogs.
Seasoned handlers and exhibitors share their expertise
with those expressing an interest in entering the excit-
ing world of AKC events competition. For more infor-
mation, view our frequently asked questions.
FMI
http://www.akc.org/public_education/mentor.cfm
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American Kennel Club News Article
Labrador Retriever Holds Firm in Top Spot on
AKC’s List of Most Popular Dogs in America;
Lovable Bulldog Continues its Ascent
-- AKC Celebrates 125th Anniversary with a Look Back at
First AKC Registered Breeds in History --
For the 18th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the
most popular purebred dog in America, according to 2008
registration statistics released today by the American Ken-
nel Club® (AKC) But, while more than twice as many Labs
were registered last year than any other breed making it a
likely leader for many years to come, the Bulldog continues
to amble its way up the list. The breed made news last year
by returning to the AKC’s Top 10 for the first time in more
than 70 years and now has jumped 6%, advancing two spots
to land in 8th place.
“The playful Lab may still reign supreme, but the docile and
adaptive nature of the Bulldog is gaining ground as a fam-
ily favorite,” said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “It’s no
surprise to learn that this devoted family companion is still
growing in popularity.”
2008 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Bulldog
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu
125 Years of History
Like the Bulldog, the popularity of breeds ebbs and flows
over time. The AKC is proud to be celebrating its 125th An-
niversary during 2009. In 1884 at the time of the organiza-
tion’s founding, AKC registered only nine breeds versus the
161 it recognizes today:
AKC Registered Breeds in 1884 Rank in 2008
Pointer 111
Chesapeake Bay Retriever 48
English Setter 86
Gordon Setter 92
Irish Setter 69
Clumber Spaniel 117
Cocker Spaniel* 21
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Irish Water Spaniel 144
Sussex Spaniel 147
*In 1884 the English Cocker Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel
were registered as the same breed. They were separated in
1946. Today the English Cocker Spaniel is ranked 70th.
These original breeds are all current members of the Sporting
Group -- dogs bred to help man find and retrieve game. They
all have innate instincts in the water, field and woods. While
none of the original nine is anywhere near the AKC Top 10,
the qualities that made them effective hunters -- trainability
and desire to please -- make them ideal family dogs today.
“I think the comparison of our original nine to the current
top 10 illustrates the different needs that dogs fill today,”
said Peterson. “In the 1880’s most breeds served a specific
purpose or function. Today dogs still serve man and in even
more diverse roles -- from guide dog to bomb detection K-9
– but most of all, dogs are now companions that ground us to
nature in a busy and increasingly technological world.”
Pet Preferences: Top 50 Cities
While time periods are indicators for the popularity of cer-
tain pets, so is geography. Each year, AKC looks at the most
popular breeds in each of the 50 largest cities in the U.S.
Some highlights:
While the Bulldog continues to climb the national list, it’s re-
ally marking its territory in a number of western cities -- Las
Vegas, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego – where it
comes in 2nd, right after the Lab.
Only Honolulu, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Portland, Raleigh,
and Salt Lake City snubbed the Bulldog – opting for a wide
variety of other breeds in their Top 10.
Detroit and Miami are the only cities that do not have the
Labrador Retriever in the top spot, both favoring the German
Shepherd Dog.
The Boxer is muscling its way to the top in a few cities, rank-
ing second in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Louisville,
Omaha and Kansas City. It’s 3rd in Atlanta, Cleveland, New
Orleans, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and
even Philadelphia -- where like its boxing brethren “Rocky”
it’s still a literal underdog, but if movie plots are any indica-
tion, perhaps not for long.
Californians seem to love the Miniature Pinscher (ranked
32nd nationally). It came in 6th (up from 15 last year) in San
Diego and also ranked 8th in Sacramento.
The Vizsla is tied for 10th with the Shih Tzu in Chicago.
Ranked 44th nationally, the Vizsla has long been a favorite
in the Windy City, having made the local top 10 list in 2007
and 2003.
Unusual breeds on local top ten lists including the Great
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Dane (10th in St. Louis), the Mastiff (10th in Indianapolis),
the Brittany (10th in Minneapolis), the Belgian Malinois
(8th in Kansas City) and the Siberian Husky (9th in Long
Beach).
Pet Preferences: 1998-2008
Some of the most notable recent trends in the past decade
include:
The Bulldog (+69%) and four of its relatives are among
the breeds that have increased most significantly over the
last decade: Miniature Bull Terrier (+109%), Bull Terrier
(+102%), Staffordshire Bull Terrier (+69%) and the Bull-
mastiff (+22%).
The French Bulldog (+467%), the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel (+209%) and the Brussels Griffon (+73%) continue
to be among the breeds with the largest increases, likely due
to their popularity with urban dog owners who favor por-
table, apartment-sized dogs.
The Border Collie, often considered among the most intel-
ligent and trainable breeds, and known for its mastery of the
highly popular canine sport of agility, saw a significant in-
crease (+50%).
Lesser known breeds that saw an increase include the Ibi-
zan Hound (+74%), Norwich Terrier (+39%) and Bedlington
Terrier (+28%).
Large dogs with notable increases are two Swiss breeds –
the Bernese Mountain Dog (+78%) and the Greater Swiss
Mountain Dog (+88%) – as well as the Wirehaired Pointing
Griffon (+117%), which hails from France.
Among breeds on the decline are the Lhasa Apso (-80%),
Rottweiler (-76%), Schipperke (-75%) the Basset Hound
(-66 %) and, despite its popularity in Sacramento and San
Diego, the Miniature Pinscher (-75%).
Portuguese Water Dogs, in the news recently due to the
Obama family’s interest in this mid-sized, hypoallergenic
breed, is currently ranked 64th and has increased 44% in
the past decade–especially appropriate considering Obama
is our 44th president.
However another famous presidential pet – the American
Foxhound (-75%) – is on the decline. George Washington is
credited with developing the breed.
Dog lovers can see and learn more about all of their favorite
breeds on Saturday, January 31, 2009 when the AKC/Eu-
kanuba National Championship – where the country’s top
dogs compete for $225,000 in prize money and the title of
“National Champion” – airs on Animal Planet and the Dis-
covery Channel from 8-11 p.m. (ET/PT). Highlights from
the AKC Agility Invitational will air on Animal Planet on
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).
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Peggy A. McDill,
Corresponding Secretary
24922 Las Marias Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 380-0885 espreepdls@aol.com

January 31, 2009.

Dear Poodle Club Members & Affiliate Clubs,

We are now beginning the nomination process for National and/or Regional Specialty judges for 2011. Once
again, in accordance with the most recent policy book, we’ll be using the new simplified format. Those who
have judged in the past 3 years will not be eligible for 2011. Board members who are also judges will only
accept assignments for a time when they no longer serve on the Board of Directors. However, their names will
remain on the eligibility list in order to allow them to accept, if elected, for a time when they will not be serving
on the Board.

The final ballot will be prepared from the nominations received. Please select up to 3 judges for each category.
Each of your nominees will be listed. Please remember that only Poodle Club of America members-judges may
judge Inter-Variety. All judges licensed by AKC for poodles (not provisional) or foreign poodle judges, are
eligible for the three varieties.

Your nominations are due back to me no later than March 15, 2009. They can be faxed, (325 202 2521), mailed
or emailed.

If you have questions please contact me at either the telephone number or email address listed above.

Sincerely,

Peggy A McDill
Corresponding Secretary

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JUDGE NOMINATIONS FOR 2011

Eligible PCA Member – Judges

Luis Aizcorbe Charles Arnold Hans Brunotte Tom Carneal

Debra Cozart Doris Cozart Bill Cunningham Susan Dale
Barbara Furbush Randy Garren Nancy Hafner Sheila Hobson
Helen Lee James Dennis McCoy Janice Pardue Dr. Samuel M. Peacock, Jr
Joan Scott Helen Sokopp John Shoemaker Helen Tomb Taylor
Dr. Terrill Udenberg Sally Vilas Anna Wanner

Ineligible Judges (those who are judging in 2008, 2009 & 2010)

Mary Jo Aizcorbe(M) Richard Bauer(M) Andrena Brunotte(M) Jordan Chamberlain(M)

Michael Dachel Betsey Leedy(M) Jack MacGillivray(M) Beverly Jean Nelson(M)
Norman Patton Frank Sabella(M) Norma Strait(M) Dr. Donald Sturz

*A complete list of eligible non PCA member judges is available in the Fall 2008 “Poodle
Papers”

(M) Indicates PCA member

Toy Variety Nominees:

1._________________________2._________________________3._________________________

Miniature Variety Nominees:

1._________________________2._________________________3._________________________

Standard Variety Nominees:

1._________________________2._________________________3._________________________

Intervariety Nominees:
1._________________________2._________________________3._________________________

Please sign here or list your Affiliate Club name:_________________________________________

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Poodles strut their stuff in Long Beach, Ca.

AKC/Eukanuba National Championship

December 2008
* Thank you to Lisa Croft Elliott & Vicki Holloway for the use of their wonderful Photos.

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Working Poodle

The Hunt Test Weekend Committee If you would like to participate in the training day, please e-
mail Carol Stone directly at schwartzpudel@hughes.net.
Update
Submitted by Dana Stewart, Claudia Straitiff, Linda Miller, ~ Friday, April 17th.
and Joyce Carelli
On Friday, several of our competitors will no doubt slip away
to participate in the Tracking Dog Test that will be held in
Elkton, Md. (See the Tracking Event article elsewhere in this
Poodle Papers for details).

A few others will be “at the Farm” preparing the grounds for
the weekend tests.

~ Saturday, April 18thOn Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. the

ducks will fly at Anatidae Farm as we kick off the AKC cer-
tified Hunting Tests. Linda Miller is again the Hunt Test
Chairman and Susanne Nash is once again the Hunt Test
Secretary. Without volunteers and workers the Hunt Test
weekend events just could not happen. So if you can come

Plans continue to evolve for the Hunt Testing Event Week-

end at PCA’s National Specialty 2009! We’re hopeful that
we’ll see a number of hard working Poodles “sailing” out on
the land and in the water to make their retrieves at our new
location, The Anatidae Farm in Rhodesdale, Maryland.

Here are the three things that make this weekend possible.
Volunteers. Ducks. Dogs. Well of course there are the han-
dlers, but without the previous three we’d be stuck. If you
have time to help out over the weekend please contact any of
the folks listed in this article. We’re always in need of help
in the field, in hospitality, or as marshals.

This is a wonderful weekend to spend watching Poodles per-

form in an activity for which they were originally bred. We
always have a lot of fun and welcome all to share the week-
end with us. Just remember – all events are held outside rain
or shine so come prepared for the elements! Some shade is
available but it is always safer to bring your chairs and um-
brellas in preparation for whatever the weather brings.
~ Thursday, April 16th.
A training day is planned at the Farm on Thursday, April
16th. Carol Stone will be coordinating the day. This is usu-
ally a fun time to get the Poodles together, run a few set
ups and get the dogs “familiar” with that Salisbury weather
which we are hopeful will be warm and sunny like last year!
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on out to throw a few ducks, marshal or help with hospital-
ity, please contact Linda directly at rmiller942@comcast.net
for more information.
We’ve modified the format a bit this year so that the gal-
lery can observe the progression of skills from Junior Hunter
participants through Master Hunter participants. Thus the
schedule will be:
€ Land Series: Junior, Senior, Master Hunter
€ Water Series: Junior, Senior, Master Hunter
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P.C.A. Rescue

PCA Rescue is very excited to have our own meeting time and speaker on
Wednesday afternoon, April 22, after breed judging, on site at the Civic
Center. Dr. Amy Compton, Ph.D., of the Tidelands Poodle Club, will speak
about will speak about and demonstrate basic behavioral training exercises
for rescued dogs and the science behind them. We encourage everyone to
attend, not just Rescue personnel, as the lecture will surely have something
in it for everyone. There will be ample time for questions and answers after
the talk. In addition, Rescue is debuting a slide video illustrating the work
done by members all over the country. If you miss this, you will hear about
it from others, so be sure to be there!

PCA Rescue Foundation

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

NAME ___________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

AMOUNT _______________________ Send this form and your check to:

Anne Stokes, Treasurer
4014 Duplin Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406

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Rescue Meeting and Lecture

Wednesday, April 19, 2009
immediately following Breed Judging
in the Da Nang Room, Wicomico Civic Center
Light refreshments will be available

“Essential Training for the Rescued Poodle:

Simple Exercises that Promote Permanent Adoption”

by Dr. Amy Compton

Tidelands Poodle Club Rescue

Dr. Amy Compton holds a Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth
University and an undergraduate degree from Mary Baldwin College. Her academic areas of focus
are the biological basis of behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis. She worked for a number of
years in psychopharmacology research at VCU, and she has taught Psychology courses as adjunct
faculty at VCU, Mary Washington College, and the University of Richmond. More recently, she has
worked with young, non-verbal children with autism. She also serves as a behavioral consultant to
veterinarians and dog owners. When she is not working, Dr. Compton enjoys training and showing
her three Miniature Poodles, whitewater paddling, and playing with her grandson.

A question and answer session and live demonstration will follow Dr. Compton’s lecture.

Please be sure to stop by the Rescue Foundation Booth, which will be located the in Lobby, near the
Civic Center Information Desk. Various Rescue organizations from around the country as well as the
national organization will have on-going Silent Auctions for the benefit of each individual rescue.

The PCA Rescue Foundation will feature pins and other fun things for sale this year.

A video illustrating the work done by PCA Rescue Affiliates

will be available for viewing in the booth.

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AKC/EUKANUBA owned by Shirley Barkan and third went to Sandstorms Par-

don My Dust VCD3 UDX2 owned by Norma J. Rust. At the

NATIONAL
Agility Invitational, Cosmo Omega Jones owned by Lynne
Edwards and Tom Jones went 4th in the 12 inch class. All in

CHAMPIONSHIP
all, needless to say, the poodle was well represented in Long
Beach 2008.

& MEET THE BREED The booths are a very exciting element of the AKC/Eucanu-
ba National Championship. AKC Meet the Breeds provides
The Poodle Club of America again participated in the
Meet the Breed Booth competition at the American Ken-
nel Club’s Eighth Annual Eucanuba National Cham-
pionship on December 13 & 14, 2008 in Long Beach,
California. This year 2,312 dogs competed for a total of
$225,000 in cash prizes. The two day event is held in
conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational and the
AKC Obedience Invitational (entries of 468 and 100 re-
spectively) making for a combined entry of almost 3,000
dogs competing in all events. This year over 900 dogs
representing nearly 43% of the total entry competed for
the honor of Best-Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show.

The venue has nearly 400,000 square feet of event space,

3,000 dogs in competition, dozens of vendors, 148 edu-
cational displays, numerous demonstrations, and now,
52 International competitors in the World Challenge
event. As Ron Menaker said “there is nothing that can
Parent Clubs with the opportunity to meet and greet the pub-
compare to this complete canine extravaganza.”
lic while educating them about special characteristics of each
AKC breed. There were over 10,000 visitors each day. The
Poodles were well represented in all facets of this show. Out
Meet the Breeds program ran from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
of the International competitors 6 were poodles and the toy
both Saturday and Sunday which made for very long days for
from Japan Ch.Smash JP Talk About owned by Mamoru
people and dogs. This booth would never have been as suc-
Oyama won third. Ch. Alegria Red Neck Woman owned
cessful as it was without the help received from some very
by Brenda Wood and Laural Berg won the Non’Sporting
dedicated people. First, Peggy McDill was the most impor-
tant person there each day. Without her efforts there would
not have been a poodle in the booth at all times. Thank you
to Reba and Baby Vicky her two standards. Many people
who had
said they
would
provide
dogs did
not come.
In the fu-
ture I will
deal with
Bred-By-Exhibitor Group. For the second time, Tony and
this mat-
Martin Sosnoff’s standard, Ch. Randenn Tristar Affirmation,
ter in a
bred by Dennis McCoy, Randy Garren and J. & J. Lacy won
different
the Non- Sporting Group. At the AKC Obedience Invita-
manner.
tional the Non-Sporting Group and 1st runner up was won
by OTCH MACH4 Sanaw’s Abundance of Energy UDX4
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Scheduling dogs and people for very specific times instead New Poodle Judges
of a general “I’ll be there”. Rosemary and Noel Wright were
my right and left hands. They helped lug, lift and tote the Ms. Grace M. Fritz- Stilwell,KS
booth from the beginning to end. Lisa and Scott Wolfe de-
signed and put together the new video that played continu-
ously for two days. Early Sunday morning, before the booths Ms. Angela Porpora- Walton,NY
actually opened, several people from the AKC came and
watched from the beginning to end. Other people I need to Mr.Walter R. Bebout- kansas City,MO
extend thank you to are Emily Iverson, and her toy Ch. Emi’s
Dancin Till Dawn
and Vicki Kauff-
man and her stan-
dard Ch. Alchmy’s of doing this booth , that is not enough. As the song in the
Magic Tin Nick-l play Gypsy states “You Gotta Have a Gimmick”. I have
Blues RA RN. already started the new booth for next year. I will give you
more information later in the year. Remember, this year, in
The booth decorat- December 2009, there will be classes at the AKC/Eucanuba
ing competition cul- Championship and Poodle Club of America will be holding
minates on Sunday a regional in conjunction.
afternoon. A panel
of judges select the The American Kennel Club is planning to hold Meet the
winning booth based on visual appeal, originality, the abil- Breed venues across
ity to educate the public about the origin of the breed, and the country this year.
providing information about the characteristics of the breed. The only one I know of
The preliminary competition offers a rosette for 1st through so far was announced
4th in each group, with the winner of each group competing at the Delegate’s meet-
for Best Booth in Show. The Best Booth in Show receives a ing in December. On
$500 donation to any charity or Rescue Fund of the winning October 17th and 18th
Parent Club’s choice that benefits purebred dogs. This year of 2009, at the Jacob
we took third. Javitts Center in New
York City, will be the
I was told our education is terrific. We provide examples of next time Poodle Club
every aspect of the poodles involvement within the sport and of America will be
out. Our new video is wonderful and I hope to eventually asked to participate.
get copies to affiliate clubs throughout the country for their So for all you members
use as needed. Added to our pamphlets, written material, who live in the New
Just Say No to Designer Dog buttons, (still very popular) York, Connecticut,
and the addition of the Demand AKC Papers ad campaign New Jersey, and Pennsylvania area be prepared to hear from
(we were the only booth I saw use this) ability to educate the me. This will be an important opportunity for the Poodle
public was superior. But unfortunately, after several years Club of America. This Meet the Breed will not be held in
conjunction with any dog show. It will be an opportunity for
the public to visit and learn about our breed. It will be our
chance to educate people about designer dogs. The people
of New York City are not only influential in fashion, art, the-
ater, etc, but also purebred dogs. Without being elitists it
is our opportunity to try and make a difference. Anybody
interested in joining me, please e mail me or see me at PCA
in April.

Mary Ellen Fishler

* Photos from Peggy McDill

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Meet the Breeds

2008
3rd Prize in
Non Sporting
Group!

Photo’s from Peggy McDill

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P.C.A. Foundation News

OptiGen is happy to share the following statistics for If you have any questions related to the information
the fourth quarter of 2008 (October 1, 2008-December above, please feel free
31, 2008) for prcd-PRA testing of Poodles. to email me.

During the fourth quarter of 2008, OptiGen tested 34 Sincerely,

Dwarf Poodles for prcd-PRA. The results were as Becky Iddings
follows: Administrative Support Associate
OptiGen, LLC
Normal - 21 Cornell Business & Technology Park
Carrier - 13 767 Warren Road, Suite 300
Affected - 0 Ithaca, NY 14850

During the fourth quarter of 2008, OptiGen tested 118 phone: 607-257-0301
Miniature Poodles for prcd-PRA. The results were as fax: 607-257-0353
follows: email: genetest@optigen.com
web: www.optigen.com
Normal - 75
Carrier - 41
Affected - 2

During the fourth quarter of 2008, OptiGen tested 106

Toy Poodles for prcd-PRA. The results were as fol-
VetGen DNA Test Kits
lows: VetGen DNA Testing kits for vWD are now avail-
able for $75.00 through The Poodle Club of America
Normal - 72 Foundation, Inc. To order, please send a US$ check
Carrier - 31 for $75.00 to:
Affected - 3
Nancy J. McGee, Treasurer
These poodles were from the following countries: PCA Foundation
208 Crosbytown Road
Austria Quitman, GA. 31643
Canada aberdeen@mchsi.com
Czech Republic
Denmark Once you receive the kit, you can opt to include Neo-
Estonia natal Encephalopathy DNA testing for an additional
Finland fee of $55 paid to VetGen (additional discounts are
France given for more than one dog), and $7.50 paid to Vet-
Germany Gen for OFA to record each result. Also color DNA
Italy testing can be included; however, you must contact
Norway VetGen at (800) 483-8436 or (734) 669-8440 for a
Sweden current price.
Switzerland
United Kingdom
USA

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The Poodle
Club of America
Foundation, Inc.

The Poodle Club of America Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity dedicated to

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

DONATION FORM
(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)

Donor name: __________________________________________________________________

Street address: ________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________

Phone number or email address: _________________________________________________

My donation is made □ in honor of: □ in memory of:

______________________________________________________
Use my donation □ wherever it is needed most (the PCAF General Fund), or
□ other (please specify below):
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Please enclose with your check payable in US funds to “PCA Foundation” and mail to:

Nancy J. McGee, Treasurer

PCA Foundation
208 Crosbytown Road
Quitman, GA 31643

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING POODLES!

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You are invited to the

20th Annual PCA Foundation Seminar
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Wicomico Civic Center DaNang Room
Salisbury, Maryland

9-9:30 a.m. Registration (Pre-register for a chance to win a copy of “The ABC’s of Dog Breeding!”)

9:30-10 a.m. Introduction and Foundation News--Tom Carneal, PCA Foundation President

10 a.m.-Noon The ABC’s of Dog Breeding: What Every Breeder Should Know--Claudia, Orlandi, PhD, will
present her widely praised seminar based on the belief that anyone can and should understand
practical rules of animal breeding and canine genetics in the quest to breed better, healthier
dogs. In addition to discussing key breeding tools and concepts, Dr. Orlandi will address kennel
blindness and many common misconceptions handed down from breeder to breeder. She will
also give a “hands-on” demonstration on evaluating forequarter and hindquarter angulation and
placement. Copies of “The ABC’s of Dog Breeding” Home Study Program will be available at a
reduced price.

1-3:30 p.m. The ABC’s of Dog Breeding, continued

Genetic Testing Offered at the Wicomico Civic Center during PCA Week
• NIH blood draw for ongoing research on size/form/growth and on cancer genetics 4/20-21
• Blood draw for U. of Missouri genetic research on polymicrogyria and epilepsy 4/20-21
• OptiGen prcd-PRA testing available 4/20-21
• Texas A&M heart screening for atrial septal defect in Standard Poodles 4/23-24, $75 with reservation,
$125 at the show if space available. Contact Tom Carneal to reserve: tomdave@asde.net or 25904
State Hwy. EE, Maryville, MO 64468. (Reservation deadline 4/1/09) Sign-up sheets for time slots will
be available starting 4/20 at the show.
• AKC DNA kits available throughout the week
• VetGen DNA test kits for vWD available at a reduced price of $75

Seminar Pre-registration for a Chance to Win a Copy of “The ABC’s of Dog Breeding” Home Study
Program: Complete and send to Pat Forsyth, 19924 N.W. Gillihan Rd., Portland, OR 97231 or e-mail your
info to patforsyth@aol.com. (Registration form will also be included in PCA premium list.)

Name_________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________________E-mail_________________________

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Tracking
The Poodle Club of America will hold its first Tracking Dog test on Friday, April 17 to kick off a week of Poodle
events. The site is the gorgeous Fair Hill Natural Resource Area. Originally the estate of the DuPont family and
used for international horse events to this day, it offers beautifully groomed fields with forested boundaries. It is
easily accessible off I90 in Elkton, Maryland.

The Tracking Dog test will offer 12 tracks, the maximum allowed by AKC. An entry of all three varieties of
Poodles is anticipated as all sizes of Poodles are equally adept at tracking and the vegetation in the fields is easily
navigated by the smallest dogs. As is traditional at tracking tests, there will be an extensive hospitality spread at
the site with coffee and breakfast before the drawing for track running order at 8:00am. Lunch will be provided
following the running of the last track a few hours later. Because the fields are either flat or only slightly sloped,
all the tracks should be visible to spectators. Every effort will be made to ensure all who wish to follow the track-
ing dogs and observe their work can do so.

We hope you will have a Poodle ready to enter the test. If you are not tracking your Poodle, please consider com-
ing to watch and support those who are. It is a thrill to watch a tracking dog use its nose to follow scent, and Fair
Hill is a spectacular site in which to do so. Fair Hill also offers miles of paths; bring your Poodle for a nice walk
after the test to stretch the legs and walk off some of the wonderful food. We look forward to PCA’s first Tracking
Dog test being as successful as the following events.

Carol Pernicka

Website Update ALAN BENNETT:

From Lisa Wolfe

I have been hard at work, constantly ‘tweaking’ the PCA Life is rather like a tin of sardines
website. Both Affiliate Clubs and individuals have been
tremendously helpful sending updates for their contact in- - we’re all of us looking for the key.
formation. Keep those updates and/or corrections coming
to pcaupdateinfo@yahoo.com. One of the most reward-
ing projects of late has been the newly expanded Poodle
Rescue section. Our National Rescue Chair, Sally Poin-
Come experience The Poodle
dexter and Cindy Crawley have provided me with some
wonderful content. Rescue dogs are now featured using
Club of America National
the popular photo sharing site flickr. Each Poodle featured
has a ‘bio’ and contact information for persons interested Show. Come meet other breed-
in adopting. Another great feature offered by flickr is sta-
tistics for how many times a photo has been viewed. These ers and get to know people from
lovely dogs are getting a lot of hits – and finding homes
as well. Along with sending the photos and descriptions, across the states and the world.
Cindy keeps me up-to-date on each adoption. These happy
endings are highlighted for a while and then replaced by
new hopefuls when photos are available. All the credit for
You won’t regret a minute of
these successes goes to Sally, Cindy and the many dedi-
cated Poodle Rescue volunteers.
it!
Enjoy!
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A.K.C. Delegates Corner
DELEGATES REPORT
The December Delegates Meeting was held in Long Beach,
California at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, on the Monday
and Tuesday after the Eucanuba Invitational. (December 15,
16, 2008) On Monday I attended several committee meet-
ings and the Delegate’s Caucus. The Parent Club Commit-
tee is continuing to work on a collection of Parent Club’s
Codes of Ethics. Dennis Sprung came and spoke about the
American Kennel Club’s reaction to the AVMA’s press posi-
tion against cropping and docking concerning the AVMA’s
press release in November of 2008. I am afraid it was not
a satisfying report for the breeds affected. In essence, the
AKC, who has always in the past had a very good rapport
with the AVMA, were taken by surprise. These are very try-
ing times for breeders and Parent Clubs. In a press release
put out by the AKC it was noted that, “ historically, they
have always worked closely with the AVMA to ensure that
the rights of individual dog owners, and breed standards, re-
main protected .”
“At a joint meeting the AKC explained to the AVMA that
we recognize ear cropping and tail docking, as prescribed
in certain breed atandards, are acceptable practices integral
to defining and preserving breed character, enhancing good
health, and preventing injuries.”
“Mislabeling these procedures as “cosmetic” is a severe mis-
characterization that connotes a lack of respect and knowl-
edge of history and the function of purebred dogs. Breed
standards are established and maintained by AKC Parent
Clubs.”(remember in the UK, breed standards are owned by
the Kennel Club)…….AKC’s policy on the issue, which re-
mains unchanged, states:
“The American Kennel Club recognizes that ear cropping,
tail docking, and dewclaw, removal, as described in certain
breed standards, are acceptable practices integral to defin-
ing and preserving breed character and/or enhancing good
health. Appropriate veterinary care should be provided.”
The situation in England and abroad are strong examples
of what we here in the United Sates will be facing. It was
strongly advised that all Parent Clubs affected by this stance
against what the veterinarians refer to as “cosmetic surgery”,
be approached as factually and historically as possible. Den-
nis stressed that as we prepare our responses that they not be
emotional. Unfortunately, from where I am sitting there is
a big difference between emotional and passionate in what
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you believe. We were informed that only one breed in Eu-
rope was allowed to continue to dock because of the intense
research they did into history and proof of its necessity.
At that time it was also mentioned that Crufts would not
be televised this year. Because of the pressure to omit 12
breeds from competing at Crufts, the Kennel Club chose in-
stead to just not televise.
I then went on to the Delegate’s Caucus, followed by the
Crop and Dock Committee meeting. Again, not an extreme-
ly satisfying experience because I am still not sure exactly
what they want us to do, other then prepare a response to the
AVMA about why our breed is a docked breed. Interestingly
enough, dewclaws are never mentioned in their report.
On Tuesday, the general meeting was conducted after a
morning forum of “Meet the Board of Director Candidates”
moderated by James P. Crowley.There are eight candidates,
four from the nominating committee and four by petition.
All eight candidates gave biographies, answered the same
questions put forth by the delegate body, and spoke of their
vision for the future of the American Kennel Club. Oth-
er than two beagle field trial amendments, postponed until
March and one change to Beagle Field Trial Rules which
was passed and an amended Chapter 17, Section 2, of the
Rules Applying to Dog Shows to enable AKC to bill event
fees to superintendents on a monthly basis for event fees -
passed, it was pretty much business as usual.
But the true highlight of the day for Poodle Club of America
was the Lifetime Achievement Awards given at the luncheon.
Our own member, Wendell J. Sammet, was the recipient of
the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award for Conformation.
In the early 1950’s, Mrs. Henry T. Kaiser asked Wendell to
breed and exhibit white standard poodles for her “Alekai”
Kennel in Hawaii. In 1984, she turned the line over to him,
at which time he changed the name to “Ale Kai”. Today he
co-breeds many of his poodles with Karen LeFrak of “On
Fifth” fame.
Over the years, Wendell has garnered numerous accolades,
including: Dogdom’s Professional Handler of the Year
(1977); Dogs in Review Achievement Award as Best Breed-
er - Owner Handler (2004); and breeder of Dogs in Review
Top Non-Sporting Sire (2007). Wendell was the inaugural
recipient of the Anne Rogers Clark Hall of Fame Award in
2008, as well as the first AKC Breeder of the Year Award in
2002. Having been there to watch Wendell receive all the
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awards in the past , I was extremely proud to be sitting there
representing Poodle Club of America when our member was
so deservedly given this award.
Please remember my e mail is Megcamelot@aol.com and
my phone is 301-977-6789 and I welcome any comments or
information you would like me to share.
Mary Ellen Fishler
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Poodle Grooming Seminar
By Alan Waterman
• March 22-23, 2009 held at Dottie’s Dog School in
Syracuse, NY
• For more Information please contact De Angelo at
adoreaussies1@aol.com or call 315-416-5028
(leave message if no answer)
• Poodle Grooming Seminar
•This is a two day hands on grooming seminar that will teach
in detail how to groom a show poodle from start to finish.
•Grooming topics will include bathing and drying, clipping,
scissoring, banding and spraying. Other topics will be dis-
cussed including, diet and nutrition, training and condition-
ing as well as many other helpful topics.
•Saturday we will be working on the Puppy Trim and on
Sunday we will be working on the Continental and discuss-
ing The English Saddle trims.
•Cost of this seminar is $200 for the two full days or$125 for
one day. Auditing slots are available at $75 per day.
•Reservations taken on a first come first serve basis. Maxi-
mum of 25 participants, plus auditors. A non-refundable de-
posit of 50% must be made to reserve your space.
• About the instructor:
Alan Waterman has been showing poodles since the 1960’s.
He has been a full time professional handler since 1985. He
has handled dogs to over 25 all breed Best In Shows from
6 of the 7 groups. Alan is the only groomer to teach poodle
grooming in the United States.
Things to bring:
o Dog(s) for grooming
o Grooming Table
o Crate
o Water for dogs
o Chair
o Scissors
o Brushes
o Combs
o Notepad & Pens
Local Hotels Accepting Dogs:
Motel 6 6577 Baptist Way, East Syracuse NY
(315) 433-1300 No pet fee; $39.99 plus tax
Red Roof Inn 6614 Thompson Road, Syracuse NY
(315) 437-3309 No pet fee; $61.99 single, $67.99 double
Days Inn 6609 Thompson Road, Syracuse NY
315 437-5998 $10 per pet per day; $71.00 single, $74.00
double
All are located just a few miles from Dottie’s Dog School.
Near the Syracuse Airport and Carousel Mall.
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Training Your Poodle To
Be A Hunting Retriever
By Mia DiBenedetto and Jack D. Combs
There is no doubt that the poodle was originally a working
retriever and it’s so very rewarding for me to see the interest
in poodles in the field grow over the last few years.
There is an increase in the number of poodle owners who
are interested in training their poodles for field work. Each
year, the number of poodles participating at the Poodle Club
of America National Specialty field events has grown, and so
has the number in the gallery. More spectators are coming to
watch each year, and the pleasure on their faces is proof that
both canines and humans alike love the sport.
More regional poodle clubs throughout the United States
are also including Working Certificate and Working Certifi-
cate Excellent events to their venues.
In my opinion, the poodle has the natural abilities to make
him a perfect hunting companion and Hunt Test competitor.
The breed is intelligent, athletic, enthusiastic about work,
has a great nose and has a body type built for endurance. The
right stuff is there, it just needs to be cultivated.
Picking a Field Puppy
Probably the question we are asked most is “How would you
pick a puppy for field work?” There is probably not one
right answer. Here again I think it depends on your goals.
Even at a very early age, you can tell whether a pup wants
to please you or himself, and whether they have a desire
to retrieve. Obviously, you want the pup that is willing to
please you, that pays attention to you – and does not shy
away. These tips are given by many breeders in picking out a
performance pup, whether it is for field or other event.
It is most important to pay attention to the health of the dogs
in the dog’s pedigree. Poodles are decades away from their
“original” purpose, so as more owners work their dogs in
the field, then breed healthy stock, your chances of getting
a good field-bred poodle will increase. It takes a great deal
of endurance and strength to compete in the field events and
above all your dog must be sound. He will pound hard and
run over tough terrain and therefore will need to be in top
condition.
At this time, I think, a puppy that you would pick for any
obedience or agility work, one who has a healthy pedigree is
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probably going to do the job as a good hunting companion.
The temperament should resemble the attitude and presence
of a good hunting dog. Keen desire to retrieve and to please
his master. Keep you eye on the pup that keeps his eye on
you!
You should expose y our pup to as many new situations as
possible at a very early age. Make sure you walk through
cover, not always on a path, and make sure when you do
go “off the road,” -- it’s lots of fun! You want to build con-
fidence. And you want your pup to seek cover and have a
desire to investigate what’s in there!
Start Your Training Early
You should start introducing your poodle to real birds at a
very early age. At 10 weeks, the pup can chase a bird wing
tied on a string. Encourage your pup to pick up the wing,
and always have them return to you. Never let the dog run
away with the bird. Gradually you can introduce the pup to a
live bird – the best way is for them to actually flush up a bird
in the hunting field. This should be set up in a controlled
environment. Plant a quail or chuckar , so you know the
location of the bird, but the dog does not. We begin training
with a small bird and don’t use ducks or pheasants until later.
Let your pup find the bird using his nose, and let him really
enjoy the excitement of the flushing the bird. Remember if
your pup is just new at this DO NOT shoot the bird over him
at this stage. This exercise is intended to build desire. The
dog will also learn that the bird’s scent is associated with the
flush and the excitement of the retrieve.
Be sure to introduce your poodle to gun shots gradually. We
let our pup flush a bird and have someone else fire a.22 cali-
ber or starter pistol so the dog associates the excitement with
the shot but is not overwhelmed by a louder noise. There are
several different methods of introducing gun shots to your
pup, and there is plenty of professional articles on the sub-
ject on most retriever web sites and reference books.
Some poodle owners may not have access to live birds or a
place to hunt, but if you work with members of a Retriever
Club, they certainly can help you. AKC Retriever Clubs are
located throughout the country. You can do a club search on
the AKC web site at:
http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cfm?action=perf&di
splay=on
Training is key and anyone who trains for competition can
tell you that you must be consistent and diligent with your
work. It probably is not a good idea to try to work on field
training at the same time you are doing obedience or agility
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work. Concentrate on one area at a time. I can tell you, the
earlier you begin your field work, the easier it will be for
your dog.
Teaching basic obedience is a start and will be essential if
you plan on doing any field work. Commands they will need
to accomplish a WC/WCX Certificate or to become a Hunt
Test competitor are here, sit and heel.
Beyond the basic commands, it depends on what your goals
are, and how far you want to bring your poodle. Are you
looking for a hunting companion, a Working Certificate title,
or a Master Hunter title? There is a great deal of difference
and you should decide early so you are not disappointed or
frustrated.
There are a few levels to consider before you begin training.
Training for a Working Certificate or Working Certificate
Excellent is a start.
Training for an AKC Hunt Test, Junior, Senior and Master
levels or even to have an efficient hunting companion will
require considerably more intensive training. At this level
you will need a systematic approach to your training. You
are not training for a specific test level (for example Junior
or Senior) but rather to give your dog specific skills to ac-
complish the required task. Your dog must learn to handle if
he is to compete at a Senior and Master level. We never train
for just “Junior”, but rather trained our poodles to continu-
ally improve their skills so they were ready for Master.
Knowing your dog’s ability in water is also important. Even
at the Working Certificate level, you will need to introduce
your dog to water work. From our experience, it’s never too
early to start your pup in water. More dogs fail the water
test than the land test but at all levels the dog must succeed
at both land and water retrieves. It’s usually the water test
that will trip up the most dogs. Here again, as in your intro-
duction to birds, introduce your dog to water in a natural and
gradual way. Make it fun for him to go into the water, and
reward him when he enthusiastically retrieves in water.
Training for the WC/WCX Tests
We think almost any poodle that is obedient and has some
natural desire to retrieve can pass the Working Certificate
test. The Working Certificate test is designed to show that
the dog has the ability and is trained well enough that he can
mark a bird, pick it up and return to his handler. Beyond the
WC level, your dog will need more consistent training. For
the Working Certificate Excellent, your dog must accom-
plish a double land and a double water retrieve and must
deliver the bird to hand.
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It’s also at this level that dogs need be trained at longer
distances. For example, in training you should expect your
dog to retrieve 1 and ½ times the maximum distance. That
would mean train at 100 yards. At this distance you will
need a bird boy to throw marks – and you cannot train alone
by throwing the bird from the line yourself. What we have
seen consistently at the WCX tests, are poodles who only go
a certain distance and break down – meaning they don’t go
beyond their comfort range.
Training for the AKC Hunt Tests
There is a world of difference in what the dog will be asked
to do between the Junior and Master levels.
In order to compete in Junior Hunt Tests, your dog needs to
have a desire to retrieve and will need consistent work on
marking and retrieving. The best advice I have is to encour-
age you to join a local retriever club so you can train with
others. Training requires equipment and a group of “bird
boys” or helpers to be successful. It also requires the use of
land and water and fields that can accommodate long runs.
Most clubs have their own training grounds and it is most
helpful to train with others, as you can learn a great deal
from watching both their successes and failures.
Somewhere in-between the Junior and Master level is the
Senior Hunter title. Training at that level will probably show
you whether your dog has the ability – and you the “stamina”
to continue to Master. Dogs need to handle for Seniors but
there is more “wiggle” room on performance in most cases
than there is at
the Master level.
It is probably at
the senior level,
that most people
would say you
have a good
hunting com-
panion. The dog
has a strong de-
sire to retrieve,
both on land and
water, has good
marking skills,
and can be han-
dled to a bird
that he does not
see fall.
At the Master
level, dogs need
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to be proficient at handling (hand signals directing the dog
In 2008, this Canadian-bred poodle earned both her Senior
to a bird that he does Not see fall), and work well in wa-
and Master Hunter titles, just finishing her AKC Senior
ter. At this level, I can’t imagine a dog can be a consistent
Hunter title in May.
performer without a rigorous training program and a strong
desire to retrieve birds. By the time you get to this level you
Ten is also a certified therapy dog, and participates as a pet-
will certainly know your dog, and will have much experi-
assisted therapy team with Mia DiBenedetto at Hasbro Chil-
ence with handling and training. At this level, competitors
dren’s Hospital.
are very serious about their dog’s training and will probably
have sought professional advice along the way.
Ten was bred by Susan R. Fraser & Debra J. Drake of On-
tario.
There are going to be much fewer poodles at the Master
level, not necessarily because of the abilities of the poodle,
*photos submitted by Mia DiBenedetto and Jack Combs
but rather the commitment and time needed to compete at
this level.

AKC and AKC/CHF Breeders’

Good luck with your training and be sure to seek out as many
experienced retrieve handlers as you can find. You will learn Symposium to be Held in Pomona,
a great deal from other dogs and handlers. This sport is not
a solitary one, so keep that in mind. Also, keep in mind that
California
because the poodle is such an intelligent breed he does not
The American Kennel Club and the AKC Canine Health
respond well to a great deal of repetitive drills. Unlike other
Foundation will be presenting a Canine Breeders’ Sympo-
breeds, it is best to “mix up” your training so your dog is
sium hosted by the Western University of Health Sciences,
constantly challenged and never bored. Make training fun!!
College of Veterinary Medicine located Pomona, Califor-
nia on Saturday, April 4, 2009. The symposium is open to
all breeders, experienced and novice, plus anyone with a
SIDEBAR:
true dedication to dogs. The program will include topics
relevant to a modern and responsible approach to canine
2-Year-Old becomes youngest poodle ever to earn a Master
breeding and medicine. The symposium will offer dog
Hunter Title
breeders a forum to meet, learn, and share ideas, concerns
and expertise. The event will feature such speakers as the
Bibelot Tolka’s Hands-Up MH, a two-year-old Standard
renowned Claudia Orlandi, PhD presenting her ABC’s of
Poodle owned by Mia DiBenedetto and Jack Combs of North
Dog Breeding program, Dana Bleiffer, DVM, DACT on
Kingstown, Rhode Island completed her requirements and
Canine Reproduction, Peter Vogel, DVM, DACVS talk-
has earned an American Kennel Club Master Hunter title.
ing on Hip Dysplasia, Deborah Greco, DVM, PhD, will
speak on Nutrition, John Tegzes, MA, VMD, DABVT on
“Ten” earned her Master Hunter title by receiving a fifth
Common Household Toxins, Victoria Lea Voith, DVM,
qualifying score
PhD, DACVB speaking on Genetic Breed Identification,
at the Long Is-
Kristopher Irizarry, PhD, on Using the Canine Genome
land Golden Re-
for Observable Traits and others who will speak on canine
triever Club Re-
breeding and health issues.
triever Hunt Test
on Oct. 24, at the
This is a one day program. The cost of general admission
Otis Pike Pre-
is $95. For those wanting Continuing Education Credits,
serve in Manor-
the cost is $200. This course has been submitted (but not
ville, New York.
yet approved) for 6 hours of continuing educational cred-
its. The cost includes conference material featuring ABC’s
Ten becomes the
of Dog Breeding, and breakfast and lunch.
youngest poodle
ever to earn a Master Hunter title after qualifying in a re-
markable 5 of 6 tests to complete the AKC title requirements.
She is trained and handled by Jack Combs.

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In Memoriam
Dolly (Mrs. Royal E. Peterson II)
Dolly (Mrs. Royal E. Peterson II) was her husband’s partner
in creating and maintaining the Deryabar Kennel of black
and white standard poodles from it’s inception in 1950 until
her health began to fail in 2002 as a result of heart and lung
problems and strokes which forced her to rely on a wheel-
chair for the ensuing six years of her life.
Our first champion was Fanfaron Cyrano of Deryabar who
was obtained as a puppy from Edward B. Jenner, prominent
Chicago breeder and, later judge. Ed’s wife, Ginny, had been
Dolly’s college roommate so Ed persuaded us to show this
puppy and then took the trouble to educate us in grooming,
show preparation, and ring conduct so that our first dog was,
for the most part, owner handled.
We lived in Chicago from 1948 -56, then moved to my home
town of Greenwich, CT. from 56 -61, then in Hverford, Pa.,
from 61-75. Back to Greenwich from 75-85, and after retir-
ing from TIME, Inc. we made our home in Santa Barbara,
California. The principal handlers of our 22 Champions, in-
cluding BIS winners, Pirate, Trumpet and Drum Major, were
Wendell Sammet, Tim Brazier and Madeline Patterson.
Dolly is sorely missed by Royal, her husband of 66 years,
her daughter, Diana Dunbar, her grandchildren, Julia and
Claire Ackland, and her many friends in the Poodle fancy
from Coast to Coast. Tigger, the Cat & I are lonely.
Royal Peterson
Louise Rice
1950 - 2008
Louise Rice, a member of the Oklahoma dog community
died suddenly during the night from a stroke,
She belonged to the Bartlesville Kennel Club and was a past
member of the Tulsa Poodle Club. and was a member of
PCA. She was a very selective breeder of 12 Standard Poo-
dle champions, Her numbers would have been higher but she
had limited space and was thrilled when her puppies found
loving homes even if they were show-quality and were never
shown.
She went too soon and will be missed by her friends and her
Poodles
Betsey Leedy
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Pat Norwood
Pat Norwood of Mobile Alabama was a professional handler
of Poodles and also Bedlington Terriers. His time in the ring
was the ‘Big Hair days’ of the 1960 were he had success
wth toys and Miniatures. In the late 1970 he returned to the
ring and handled for Mrs. William Ball, Balange Kennels.
He won the variety at PCA with Ch. Merrimar Queen of the
Nile.
Pat imported several Miniature Poodles from England for
Mrs Ball. Eng & Amer Ch. Tiopepi Typhoon won a group
from the Open class finish his Championship. Another Eng-
lish Miniature ; Orlane Fontyn won one of PCA’s first Re-
gional in Birmingham Alabama. It is interesting to note that
Typhoon returned to England as An ‘official’ Top Producer
according to Poodles in America.
A. Monroe McIntyre
Olive Morton
Olive Morton, 91, passed away . Her kennel affix was
Knotrom.
Debbie Williams
1953-2008
Debbie was bright and funny and had a heart as big as
her adopted state of Texas. She loved her family and friends
deeply and honestly. She loved to laugh and she loved to
live. . She would always challenge you to be better and for
that we are grateful. One of her great pleasures was sitting in
the back yard of her home having a conversation with one of
the bassets or her beloved standard poodle. Debbie was mar-
ried for nearly 20 years to her best friend and partner, Clay.
She was dedicated to the dog world in her own steadfast way.
President of the Lone Star Poodle Club for 6 terms, Debbie
also served as recording secretary, director at large and show
secretary . She was the glue that kept Lone Star together for
many years in her positions on the Lone Star board. Debbie
and Clay bred several toy and standard Champions under the
“Monogram” banner and finished several Champions for
other poodle breeders. She will be missed.
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As always we’ll have folks around who can explain the tests
to those who have “inquiring” minds about how the tests are
judged. Speaking of the judges, our 2009 judges are won-
derful folks, Tom Lehr and Megan Baker. We’re excited to
have them judge their first all Poodle events.

To participants, again this year we will sponsor a Pot Luck

lunch. If you would like to sign up to bring something
please contact our weekend hospitality guru, Joyce Miller
@ poodolls@comcast.net. No other food will be available
at the tests on Saturday so make sure to bring a pot luck dish
along or make preparations for any food needs!

If needed, Sunday morning will be used to complete the Sat-

urday Hunt Tests.

~ Sunday, April 19
At the dinner, weekend qualifiers will be recognized. As
The Working Certificate and Working Certificate Excellent well the annual Working Poodle Medallions will be awarded
tests kick off first thing in the morning. to those who have earned them over the last 12 months

Joyce Carelli chairs the This is always a fun evening – though we’re all exhausted
WC WCX event and the – and again, anyone who would like to attend is invited. The
event Secretary is Kim cost of the dinner for general attendees will be 20 dollars.
Raymond. Again, pot
luck lunches will be en- Event participants or others who would like to attend the
couraged for all partici- dinner must make reservations either via PayPal or by mail-
pants. However, bever- ing the RSVP (which will be mailed in the Premium) and a
ages and limited number check Claudia Straitiff. If you have questions or inquiries
of lunches will also be about the dinner, please contact Claudia at cstraitiff@mail.
available for sale. com

Land series are generally run first followed by the water se- Thanks to our super Working Poodle Program Committee
ries. and the many other volunteers who work to make this week-
end flow smoothly for both participants and the gallery.
The test will run all day so please feel free to join us when
you can!
* Photos sent by Claudia A. Straitiff
~ Sunday Night April 19th

On Sunday night the Hunting Event weekend closes with the

2009 Tracking & Hunting Event Dinner in part sponsored by OSCAR WILDE:
Purina. All Hunting Test event and Tracking event partici-
pants are eligible to attend at a significant discount due to
Purina’s kindness. I can resist everything
The dinner is held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center except temptation.
and will start at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to welcome our
Tracking friends this year. It is only fitting that Tracking and
Hunting friends unite to end the weekend of activity in the
outdoors – and prepare for the rest of the week “under the
roof” at the Civic Center.

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ONE GENERATION AND OUT
The following was published in the December, 2008 issue of
Top Notch Toys.
Permission to reprint has been granted.
“Potentially Dangerous
Animal Owners”
Author: Linda D. Witouski
At a recent show, I couldn’t help but notice the availability of
space. Not only was the parking prime, but the space around
the rings inside the building was incredible. There were doz-
ens of empty chairs ringside – a commodity generally not
so available. It was at that moment that I looked around the
building and a queasy feeling crept over me. Not only was
this building bare, but the people in attendance were mostly
my age. That age where you hope you can begin your down-
ward decent into living in peace and quiet after having been
involved in this sport since the crib, and looking forward to
those “twilight” years or a dirt nap, whichever. I reached for
the judging schedule to see how many Juniors were entered.
Nine. Only nine. I realize that the economy could very well
have a definite impact on our sport; however, there are other
factors that have a hand in it. It hit me like a brick ! When
Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society of the United States
said, (1993), “One generation and out. We have no prob-
lems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are cre-
ations of human selective breeding,” it dawned on me that he
wasn’t only referring to the animals - he was (also) talking
about US.
ONE GENERATION AND OUT IS CLOSER THAN
YOU THINK
The animal rights movement pressed into school systems
and devised an educational program for every animal venue.
Farming, exhibits, zoos, wildlife, environment, veterinar-
ians, and companion animals – no stone was left unturned. It
doesn’t matter what we do, it’s surely not in accordance with
the animal rights activist groups. Looking around at the very
few young people at dog shows, and the lack of newcomers
of any age, it’s become quite clear that the meaning of “one
generation and out” wasn’t only meant for the dogs. The
animal rights activist movement has taken over the media,
veterinarians, public & private schools, animal control and
training of those animal control officers, as well as lobbyists
and legislators. They’ve infiltrated every thread of what we
hold dear. Working together, they have managed to convince
everybody and anybody that they are “THE” experts and
anything that we do is wrong and a disservice to animals.
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Young people that we should have taken under our wings
have turned to assisting the movement and most, unfortu-
nately, will never know the joy of our sport. They will never
learn what animal husbandry truly is nor will they ever un-
derstand the pride of having bred, loved, cared for and pro-
moted something that upholds the standards that reputable
breeders honor. They’ll never know that special bond that
develops nor will they learn to distinguish between the joy of
victory and the agony of defeat. Worse, they may never learn
that people are supposed to be able to make choices that best
suit them - before it’s too late.
It’s up to all of us to take back what has been stolen from us
and to learn, quickly, to work together as one. If we don’t
take the time to reach out and touch someone now, our sport,
our animals, and our rights are doomed. If we don’t make
every effort to bring new people into our fold, who will
take over for you when you hang up your leads? Who will
preserve and continue to improve your breed and your stan-
dards? What difference will all of the health research mean
when the results are returned - too late - because you are no
longer permitted to have animals or the ones you do have
must be spayed and neutered? How will all of that research
help when breeding is no longer permitted or the monetary
expense to breed far outweighs logic? Are you content to see
it all fall by the wayside knowing the only animals the future
will we see will be in museums or books? The animal rights
movement is taking away our future, and we, the majority of
the showing populace, are dangerously and extremely close
to being - One generation and out.
ENTICING NEWCOMERS or SHOOING THEM
AWAY?
A great majority of the showing populace has always had
an attitude, particularly when a new person would approach
them at a show inquiring about their breed or the dogs be-
ing shown. This anomaly existed way back when and it still
exists today. Looking back, it’s clear that this attitude that
some still carry with them, is a great part of the problems
today. We actually shooed people away, thinking that our
world would never come to an end and there would be plen-
ty more opportunities to advance our “lines.” The showing
fancy wasn’t thinking about the future and, judging by some
still existing attitudes, still isn’t realizing the bleak future
of our sport confronting us. We live in America and we can
do what we want, can’t we? Dog shows will always exist...
won’t they?
Worse yet, there are still those individuals that just cannot
seem to get along with their own club members and those
within their own breeds, and insist on making life difficult
for others by continuing to add fuel to whatever fire some
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disgruntled person started for no apparent reason other than
their own agenda. Some would suggest that those reasons
include selfishness, jealousy, and just plain hatred for any-
body that might be doing better in the sport than others, or
those really dangerous persons that think that “they know
it all” without having the experience of those before them
whom they should be learning from. All of these factors are
nothing more than additions to the animal rights movement.
If you are one of these, you might as well join forces with
the opposition and stop hiding behind your animals. If you
believe that your actions against others will keep you safe,
be forewarned that you are not exempt from that knock on
the door.
Every person within your club or breed that you destroy, de-
mean or otherwise terrorize, adds another nail to the coffin
we are all facing. What kind of message are you sending
to younger people or any other persons that might have an
interest in our sport when they discover that those who have
been in the sport “forever” seem to be hell bent on destroy-
ing each other, and that they are incapable of working to-
gether or helping each other? How in the world can you edu-
cate or assist a NEW person interested in the sport or your
breed when you can’t seem to find the time to stop fighting
amongst your peers and become that helpful educator?
IT DOESN’T AFFECT ME – WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT
IT
I actually have grown fond of this ridiculous comment be-
cause it gives me the opportunity to explain what it actually
means and why those who use this lame excuse are definitely
closer to being “one generation and out” than those who un-
derstand the circumstances. Let me set the record straight
using a few of the popular “reasons” I have been given over
the years. Everything that goes on in the animal world, espe-
cially legislatively, affects everybody.
Cropping and docking: You don’t crop or dock, either by
choice (while still available) or because you don’t have a
breed that requires or prefers it. That doesn’t mean that you
should sit back ignoring that ban, law, or ordinance and not
assist those breeds that DO, for rest assured, along with that
cropping/docking issue, another issue will follow that WILL
affect you and your breed. By not assisting, you are allowing
for your own loss of freedom of choice.
Mandatory spay/neuter laws: You don’t live there so it
doesn’t affect you, but if you don’t assist that area, it surely
WILL affect you in short order for it will continue to spread
like a California wildfire if everybody continues to believe
that “it doesn’t affect me.” Maybe not today, but what will
tomorrow bring to your neighborhood, state, city, town, or
county?
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Breed specific legislation: You don’t have “one of those
breeds.” Are you sure? It wouldn’t take more than an animal
hating neighbor, mailperson , meter reader, delivery person,
or some unruly kid from up the street to report your five-
pound, barking, snarling, fence-running “potentially danger-
ous dog” even if the dog wasn’t lucky enough to get a bite
in! The next thing you know, officials are at your house and
you are subjected to defending yourself and trying to get
your dog out of protective custody, all at great expense.
It IS important for everybody to work together for make no
mistake; it will come to you just like it came to the other guy.
You remember him – the one that kept saying that it didn’t
affect him? So, those of you that use the old “it doesn’t affect
me” excuse, think about it before you say
it or come up with something better.
Of all the emails I receive, the most common is “What can I
do about it? It’s just the way it is.” This is not true and you
are only deceiving yourself if you believe that. You, we, are
the only ones that CAN do something about it. We are the
ones that are losing our integrity, pride, and reputations, and
the irony is that it’s being taken from us by those who don’t
have near the “expertise” that we have. What they do have
is talent in “marketing, promoting, and fund raising.” It’s up
to all of us to become astute in these same areas, reverse the
current trend, and take back what is ours.
Need a few common suggestions? Here, let me help you out:
advertise for new club members, start a kennel club/breed
club blog, hold fun events for the public, stop by that place
that you are “sure” is a puppy mill, visit that commercial
kennel – get to know them before you make any comments,
offer tips and suggestions, help them, listen to them, befriend
them, educate them and be educated in return – go over to
Farmer Bob’s, step over those cow paddies and talk to him,
ask him if he knows that his right to farm or raise livestock
is endangered, go to schools and ask to speak to the chil-
dren, make arrangements to take dogs with you, get media
attention by working with children – sponsoring adoption
days (purebred or otherwise) or turning your club classes
into a class to teach responsible animal ownership and safety
around dogs and invite parents as well as senior citizens,
get them to help with fundraising, stop by your town hall
and ask for the meeting agenda, check for any agenda sub-
ject animal related and attend the meeting, talk to churches,
hunters, any sportsmen, call a special kennel club or breed
club meeting of those members that are still active (before
they hang up their leads or take that dirt nap) and discuss
ideas, research your towns and participate in events offered,
check with girl scouts, boy scouts and invite them to your
shows or public events, attend council meetings, introduce
yourself, (invite them to your events & shows too), and get
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involved with rescue work in your breed. Pure breed rescue
is one of the biggest problems that we have – every time one
shows up in some shelter, every breeder is accused of put-
ting it there – the fingers don’t only point to the irresponsible
breeders. We are all affected, and the time has now come to
be effective rather than affected.
USE THAT TOOL THAT’S ON YOUR SHOULDERS
AKC has many informative brochures, flyers, and pamphlets
that can be placed in assorted locations, and they have edu-
cational programs that can be used in school systems. They
can provide you with CD’s, DVD’s, classroom workbooks
for teachers, and a large assortment of other publications that
can be used for just about any venue, including legislators.
Take advantage of them. Utilize the tools that are available
to you, especially that one that sits on your shoulders . . . and
get creative. We are losing everything that we’ve worked so
hard to achieve. We’re losing our “expert” title, our rights,
our freedom of choice, our animals – and it just keeps com-
ing with no end in sight, except our demise.
There are many other organizations, pet law lists, and breed
legislation lists that are jam packed with good information
that you can use. All you need to do is . . . DO IT before it’s
too late to do, and my friends, that time is quickly approach-
ing. The plane is circling the airport for a landing and we
need more people standing on the runway!
THE CHALLENGE
The dog fancy is generally not very laid back and those that
I know will fight to the bitter end about any subject. We’ve
always had the spit ‘n’ fire to strike back. Where is that ag-
gressiveness now? For those that have told me that they fear
some sort of retaliation, know that the more visible you are,
the less likely you are to be targeted. With that said, how
many of you will step up and start working toward revers-
ing the travesty befalling us? How many of you will make
an effort to stop using derogatory terms or take the time to
educate? How many will prove that they are part of the dedi-
cated fancy and work together to make a difference?
And, last, but not least, I don’t want to forget about those in
the sport that I mentioned earlier who are still intent on be-
ing vicious towards their comrades. Those who can’t seem
to get past making their own breed and club members miser-
able and those who can’t stop complaining about or accusing
their peers of some heinous crime, (like being) hi volume
breeders or commercial
facilities. You have a “special gift” and it’s (high) time for
you to put it to (MUCH) better use - (like) against those
who would see you dog-less; (if not, then please) just let us
all know when you fall off the fence into the AR pit so we
can start working on a “potentially dangerous animal owner”
law.
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Linda D. Witouski
AKC Judge & Delegate
AKC SC Legislation Representative
Legislation Chair, BOD & Delegate - Myrtle Beach Kennel
Club, Inc.
Legislation Chair - Miniature Pinscher Club of America,
Inc.
Legislation Chair - Yankee Miniature Pinscher Club, Inc.
SC Camo Coalition Steering Committee
Sent in by Sandy Marshall
.
American Kennel Club Teams up
with Activ8 to Seek Sponsorship
Opportunities
The AKC® announced today that it has arranged for Activ8
Marketing, LLC., a full service media and sponsorship rep-
resentation company, to identify and pursue sponsorship op-
portunities on its behalf. They will be working to match spon-
sors with AKC’s numerous mission-driven programs such as
AKC Meet the Breeds®, AKC Canine Good Citizen®, AKC
S.T.A.R. Puppysm and AKC Responsible Dog Ownership
Day. Activ8 partners with both national and global market-
ers to help build their businesses through sponsorship sales
and activation, media and rights negotiation and strategic
planning and consulting.
“I am looking forward to Activ8 being an asset as we pursue
our goal to strengthen the AKC brand and strive for stronger
relationships with corporations through the United States,”
said Dennis B. Sprung, AKC President & CEO.
“Activ8 is very pleased to be representing the American
Kennel Club,” said Tim Brown, Activ8 Chief Operating
Officer. “We see the AKC as an American icon with a long
standing tradition that just about any partner could benefit
from an association with and we look forward to initiating
those negotiations.”
ALICE WALKER:
No person is your friend who de-
mands your silence, or denies your
right to grow.
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AKC Agility Invitational eted Top Agility Poodle medallion donated by the PCA!
(See the photo—Cosmo, the Top Agility Poodle, wear-
2008 in Long Beach, CA ing a heavy medallion helped by Tom Jones, my hus-
band and his handler.) Their Finals run can be seen at
(Dec 13-14, 2008) <http://good-times.webshots.com/video/
3058509660101902614htJfBz>
The 3rd annual AKC Agility Invitational was held in
How to get invited? Simply put, the dog has to be fast
Long Beach, CA on Dec 13-14, 2008. As the 2008 AKC
and accurate and be ranked one of the top five Poodles
AG invitational Poodle Breed Coordinator, I was proud
in speed points during the qualifying period to be invit-
to see the great performance from all five poodles. I
ed to the Agility invitational. Our point leader, Tundra/
hope I facilitated the agility teams to get acclimated to
Alexa team, earned nearly 3500 points during the quali-
the invitational surroundings and provided some mutual
fying period. First, the dog must have competed and
support and cheering. It was such a joy to see my own
qualified in Regular Excellent B classes to receive speed
blue boy, Cosmo, advance to the Finals and finish #4
points referred to as MACH (Master Agility Champi-
in the 12” class! Additionally, Cosmo was recognized
onship) points, indicating how many seconds the dog
with a cash prize as the fastest dog cumulatively after
ran faster than the standard course time for the dog’s
four rounds in the 12” class. And just as I thought things
height class. Currently there are bonus multipliers for
cannot get any better, Cosmo was honored with the cov-
the speed point for the 1st (2x) and the 2nd (1.5x) place
dogs. In addition, for
Agility Invitational,
they added bonus
points for the number
of double qualifying
runs (# of QQ’s x 10).
The qualifying period
was July 1, 2007-June
30, 2008 for the 2008
AKC AG Invitational.
The following top five
point earners were in-
vited.

Invited top 5 poodle/

handler teams (See the
group photo—Com-
petitors relaxing after
the warm-up run):

Highlights from the

Four Rounds: We had
a warm-up FAST run
on Friday, followed by
two rounds (STD and
JWW) on each day,
with a total of 4 rounds
leading up to the Finals
held on late Sunday af-

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tapes on the mats did not help the situation
and took many dogs out of the running or
cost them time.

Finals: Audrey (8”) and Cosmo (12”) ad-

vanced to the Finals in respective class.
It was a shame that Ravin (12”), the Top
Agility Poodle 2007, couldn’t compete in
the Finals who would have easily made
the cut had it not for the AKC rule of only
one breed representation in Finals at each
class. The overall results after the Finals
were: For the 8” class, Audrey #10 and
Tundra #39; and for the 12” class, Cosmo
#4, Ravin #11, and Abbie #43.

We all had a grand time but we missed SPs’

presence at the Agility Invitational.

Lynne Edwards (Cosmo’s mom) and the

2008 AKC Agility Invitational Poodle
Breed Coordinator

P.C.A.

Have you made

your reservations
for April.
ternoon. Some notable results were as follows. For
Round 1 (JWW): Tundra #3 (8”); for Round 2 (STD):
Cosmo #4 (12”); for Round 3 (STD): Cosmo #2 (12”),
for Round 4 (JWW): Tundra #3 (8”), Cosmo #2 and
The Greatest Show
Ravin #4 (12”). Tundra had a good speed but a couple
of minor mishaps derailed her, and Abbie had an un-
on Earth!
fortunate back jump in Round 3, but otherwise steady
clean runs. Audrey, Cosmo and Ravin were all clean.
Round 4 JWW, in particular, contained tight and sharply
angled jumps where many dogs knocked off bars. The
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