Poodle Papers Fall 2006

The Poodle Papers Official Publication of “ The Poodle Club of America ”

Fall 2006 2006-2008 OFFICERS & COMMITTEES President:Doris Cozart 1st Vice Pres.: Michael Wahlig 2nd Vice Pres.:Michael Knight Corres. Sec.: Peggy McDill [email protected] Record. Sec.: Sandy Marshall Treasurer: Connie Green Variety Representatives Toy:Nancy Hafner Mini: Luis Aizcorbe Stand.: Glenna Carlson Publicity: Anne Rogers Clark AKC Delegate: Scott Olund Show Committee Chairperson: Glenna Carlson Performance Events Obedience Chairperson-Susie Osborn Performance Events Agility Chairperson-Jan Hopper WC/WCX Working Certificate Chairperson- Joyce Carelli Public Education Coordinator Arlene Scardo Affiliate Club Council: Michael Knight PCA Foundation: Exec. Director Michael Wahlig Genectic Anomalies Committee: Director Michael Wahlig PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Sally Poindexter [email protected] Poodles in America: Editor:Betsey Leedy Breeder Referral: Poodleclubofamerica.org PCA Home Page Leslie Newing & Lisa Croft- Elliott assisted by Mia DiBenedetto www.poodleclubofamerica.org PCA Information Hal Kinne [email protected] The Poodle Papers Editor: Leslie Newing Email: [email protected]

President’s Message It is so nice that Autumn has arrived. It has been a long hot summer. Many changes have happened since June. There will be information about most of them in this newsletter. One of the changes is the date for the 2008 National Specialty. This was requested by many exhibitors who have to fly their dogs to PCA. We hope that this make travel to the National safer and easier on everyone who attends. We should be able to see an increase of entries as many people said they could not bring their dogs because of the airline embargo. We know the change of date will create hardships for some in attending in 2008. We apologize but the safety and welfare of our Poodles must come first. We are aware that change is never easy. Petland has been a very active issue. I would hope that everyone will write their feelings to the American Kennel Club. The more individuals that they hear from will help. We are all looking forward to the 75th National. Our show chairman, Glenna Carlson and the Show Committees are all working to make this a very special National. Exciting things are being planned. I hope there will be a record number of people at this wonderful celebration of the Poodle, at the Greatest Show on Earth! Come be apart of this great celebration. As you all know, we all are volunteers that work for PCA and Poodles. Many people spend countless hours to make this organization function. The volunteer list is very long. I truly admire the dedication so many people have shown to PCA and this wonderful breed. I salute everyone involved. I am looking forward to the future that lies ahead of us all. Enjoy your Poodles, Doris Cozart, President

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Coming Specialties P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS 2006 * Note this listing comes from Michael Knight VALLEY OF THE SUN POODLE CLUB OCTOBER 20TH BREED MR. MICHAEL J. DACHEL PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES MRS. MARILYN VINSON JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP MR. RALPH E. SWEET MISSIONS TRAIL POODLE CLUB INC OCTOBER 20TH BREED CLASSES DR. SAMUEL DRAPER OBEDIENCE CLASSES MR. DORIN JAY LADD POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 21ST BREED CLASSES MR. EDD E. BEVIN OBEDIENCE CLASSES MRS. STEPHANIE A. GOMES POODLE CLUB OF TULSA NOV 2 POODLE CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY NOV 3 CREOLE POODLE CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 3RD BREED MRS. NANCY SMITH HAFNER CREOLE POODLE CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS NOVEMBER 4TH BREED:MRS. HELEN TOMB-TAYLOR

2007 GREATER MILWAUKEE POODLE CLUB MARCH 2 BREED -JUDGE- STEPHEN HURT. POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA’S DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIALTY – JUNE 8-15

2007 PHI BETA CANINE CRUISE TO BENEFIT AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION February 20-28, 2007 Cruise from Port Everglades to Panama, Costa Rica, and Belize Join us as we set sail on Carnival Cruise Line’s Legend Our spectacular 88,500 ton “Fun Ship”, The Legend, is one of Carnival’s Spirit class ships. This ship has three pools, and an elegant seven-deckhigh atrium. The Legend offers so much variety: whether you want to try your luck in the casino, catch the night show at the Follies Lounge, or catch the sporting events in the Dream Team Bar this ship has it all. There will never be a moment to be bored as you make your daily choices: Participate in the multitude of activities offered on board ship, lounge by the pool, or to just relax in a deck chair while staring off at the beautiful ocean. Seminar programs on all days at sea: . AKC Canine Health Foundation-funded researcher Matthew Breen (Associate Professor of Genomics/ Canine Cancer Researcher at North Carolina State University) and Tessa Breen (Canine Genomics Laboratory Manager and Samples Coordinator, North Carolina State University). They will cover genetics of the dog and some of the latest findings and how these are providing hope for our dogs diagnosed with cancer. Allan and Thora Brown (International Judging); Edward M. and Patricia Gilbert Jr. (K-9 Structure and Movement); Richard Meen, MD (The Role and Future of Purebred Dogs in Today’s Society); Dr. Betty Trainor (Canine Reproduction); and Alan Alford and Diana Whitsit (The World of Foreign Dog Shows). FMI To: Fresh Pond Travel, 344 Boston Post Road, Marlboro, MA 01752 / (508) 624-0400)

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog. -Franklin P. Jones

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William Penn Poodle Club's New

AFFILIATE NEWS! * Note this listing comes from Michael Knight HEARTH OF AMERICA POODLE CLUB President-Tom Carneal 418 w. 2nd st Maryville,Mo.64468-2233 660-582-4955 cell-816-294-2831 mueum-660-582-8176 fax 660-562-3377 e-mail: [email protected]

new updated information- Member update Kamilla Mazanec 543 Roundbottom Rd. Milford, OH 45150 513-382-1660

Vice President-Dale Hunsburger 9375 S.W. Highway Z Trimble Mo 64492 [email protected]

New E mail Address- Member I have a new e-mail address. Please send all mail to [email protected] This becomes effective 0n 8/20/2006

Secretary -Susan Riedel Pioneers Blvd Lincoln.Ne Treasurer-Dorothy Olson 908 Ne 44th Terr Kansas City,mo641116-1948

Thanks Mary Yeakey

The new president for Mission Trail Poodle club replacing Marylou Copp is :Carol Kent 6130 Monterey Rd #92 San Jose, CA 95138-1713 408-578-8378 [email protected] Please update the contact information on your website and for your records. If I need to provide any additional information please advise. Please confirm that this information has been received. Thank you in advance, Best, Michelle Shultz

Officers and Board of Governors 2006-2007 President: Angie Riegert Vice President: Sherman Ginsberg Treasurer: Anthony Caulfield Recording Secretary: Betty Kelley Corresponding Secretary: Pauline Branca PCA Delegate: Diana Caulfield Board Members: Judy Ginsberg, Patricia Monhollan,Georgetta Smith, Pearl Wanner Submitted by Sherman Ginsberg

I hope it is not too late for you to list our March Show in the "PCA Affiliate Club Shows listing for 2007" in the Fall issue of the Poodle Papers. Our Specialty Show is on March 2, 2007 and our judge is Stephen Hurt. Pepsi Roberta M. Gilson GMPC President and Breeder Referral Magicstar (standard poodles) Plymouth, Wisconsin 920-893-0399

Reminder Affiliate Clubs: your new contact is Michael Knight Dr. Michael G. Knight PhD 212 Brazos Lane Sunnyvale TX 75182 [email protected] Home 972.226.2837 Work 972.226.1049 Fax 972.203.8713 The Poodle Papers / Fall Edition

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OPTIGEN OptiGen is happy to share the following information regarding Poodles tested at OptiGen for PRA the 2nd quarter of 2006 (4/1/06-6/30/06): Total Poodles tested - 477 Normal/Clear - 307 Carrier - 159 Affected - 11 Total Toy Poodles tested - 255 Normal/Clear - 160 Carrier - 88 Affected - 7 Total Miniature Poodles tested - 222 Normal/Clear - 147 Carrier - 71 Affected - 4 If you have any questions with regard to the information provided, please feel free to email me. Sincerely, Becky Iddings Administrative Support Associate ********************************************** OptiGen, LLC Cornell Business & Technology Park 767 Warren Road, Suite 300 Ithaca, NY 14850 phone: 607-257-0301 fax: 607-257-0353 email: [email protected] web: www.optigen.com

BEST IN SHOW JUDGE DR. ROBERT INDEGLIA HEADS 2007 WESTMINSTER JUDGES PANEL

Eye Clinic in Rhode Island South County Kennel Club Eye and Microchip clinic, Wednesday October 11, 2006 5PM to 9 PM, Delmyra Kennel, 191 Ten Rod Road, (route 102) Exeter, RI. Dr. Kenneth L. Abrams, DVM, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Opthalmologists, Warwick, RI will be the examiner, CERT form is included in the $29 per dog fee. Dr. Max Balmforth, VMD, North Kingstown Animal Hospital, will implant microchips. The cost is R$32 per chip. FMI Colleen Croteau, ( 401) 397-4871. E-mail [email protected]. 69A Moosup Valley Road, Foster, RI 02825.

New Poodle Judges Mr. Herbert Rosen - Lutherville ,Md Mrs Gale Yamaguchi - Haleiwa, Hi

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From June Bierwas

KENNEL BLIND Though some folks think I am, I'm not; Though YOU perhaps show signs, But in us it's surely justified: Just LOOK at our dog's lines! They really can't be faulted, Which is more than some can say, And the pups WE'VE bred are perfect, And will beat the lot, someday. You certainly have reason To be SLIGHTLY kennel blind; Your dogs ARE bred from my dogs, And there ARE no faults in mine! But doesn't it just sicken you to hear that Mrs. Bing Has PUPPIES from her ghastly pair Due later in the Spring? You wonder that she had the NERVE To breed from "A" and "B;" He's crippled; and she's cow-hocked; And they surely have HD. (You can see it in their movement,' No matter WHAT the vet's say. I wonder why folks waste their time And money on an x-ray?) Remember when her import Beat my dog? Well, I'm no prude, But I hear on good authority The judge that day was stewed! Reminds me of the dog from East That always wins at shows But only under judges That the owner really knows. And how about the dog from West That won the other day?! I hear the owner had THAT judge Around her place to stay!

Exhibitors are a jealous lot I'm sure you will agree; They seldom have a good word For the winner...but not me! I never mind when beaten By a better dog than mine; But he's not been born--AND NEVER WILL-AND I'M NOT KENNEL BLIND!!!!!!

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Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans "Creole Poodle Club of New Orleans is proud to announce its 50th Anniversary Specialty Show weekend this fall. We will be holding two shows in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Kennel Club on November 3 and 4, 2006. We will hold an afternoon specialty on Friday, to be officiated by Mrs. Nancy Hafner. On Saturday, we will hold a second show, following Best in show judging at the all breed event, officiated by Mrs. Helen Tomb-Taylor. The judges at the all breed shows for Baton Rouge KC are Mr. Timothy Robbins, and Mrs. Joan Gordon Alexander. We would like to invite all exhibitors to join us for refreshments at the Saturday afternoon event to help us celebrate 50 years! Jordan Chamberlain is the Show Secretary for the specialty shows, and Kevin Rogers is the superintendent for the all breeds."

PCA Website Information is updated on a quarterly basis. The Quarterly updates coinside with the publication of the newsletter. Leslie , Lisa & Mia PCA Website The Poodle Papers / Fall Edition

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB EXTENDS BREEDER-EXHIBITOR COUPON PROGRAM New York, NY – The American Kennel Club ® today announced that litter registration discount coupons to Breeder-Exhibitors will continue due to the success of the pilot program. Earlier this year, AKC ® distributed a litter registration coupon to all breeders who earned a Bred-By Exhibitor Medallion in 2005 or competed in the Bred-By Exhibitor competition held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship in Tampa in January 2006. Based on the positive responses from fanciers and the high redemption rate, AKC is pleased to continue issuing Breeder-Exhibitor coupons. “It was with surprise and pleasure that I opened the letter from you containing a $10-off coupon for my next litter application,” said Anne Bowes, Secretary of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America. “I am delighted. Thank you very much! I am proud to be a breeder/owner/handler of AKC purebred dogs and I certainly appreciate the recognition from AKC.” All Breeder-Exhibitors earning Bred-By Exhibitor Medallions in 2006 will receive a $10 off litter registration coupon. In addition, coupons will be sent to the Bred-By Exhibitor entrants in the Sixth Annual AKC/ Eukanuba National Championship in Long Beach, CA on Dec. 2-3, 2006. To learn more about how to earn the AKC Bred-By Exhibitor Medallion go to: http:// www.akc.org/events/conformation/faqs.cfm

strate our commitment to our dedicated breeders and be assured, we will continue to research and implement services and programs designed specifically with breeders in mind.” ### The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and wellbeing, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 18,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org. AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.

OBEDIENCE JUDGES FOR 2007 Here is the completed list of judges for PCA June 2007. Mrs. Betsy Baird-All Rally classes Mr. Jeffrey Showman-Utility A & Novice A Mr. Frank Washabaugh-Novice B Ms. Alison Jaskiewicz-Utility B & Open A Mr. William Wisecup-Open B The non-regular classes will be assigned after entries close. Susie

“The AKC appreciates and applauds the efforts of our dedicated breeders,” said Assistant Vice President of Registration / Customer Service David Roberts. “We feel rewarding valued AKC Breeders is an important PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims step in furthering our mission of promoting the sport made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights to edit all copy and make editorial comments where necof purebred dogs.” essary and deemed appropriate by the editor. PCA re“The Breeder-Exhibitor Coupon Program joins a grow- serves the right to refuse items submitted for publicaing list of AKC initiatives to support breeders such as tion. Written permission must be received and granted the AKC Breeder newsletter, Online Litter Registra- by PCA in order to reprint any editorial material, contion, and Breeders’ Symposiums,” said President and tributors reserve all rights to their articles and permisCEO Dennis B. Sprung. “AKC continues to demon- sions must be granted by them for reprint purposes.

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AKC LAUNCHES VETERINARY NETWORK CERTIFICATE PROGRAM -- No Cost Vet Visit Offered to All Newly Registered AKC Puppies -New York, NY - The American Kennel Club ® is pleased to announce the launch of the Veterinary Network Certificate Program which offers all puppies newly registered with the AKC ® a complimentary first veterinary office visit with one of the 2,000 practices enrolled in the program. The AKC encourages owners to register their puppy as soon as possible in order to receive the certificate in time for the dog’s first vet trip. The AKC Registration Application will feature information about the offer both online and in hard copy versions. Certificates for the complimentary office visit will be sent to new puppy owners when they submit the application and provide an email address. The certificate, as well as a list of participating veterinarians in the registrant’s area, will be emailed to the dog owner shortly afterwards. Veterinarians participating in AKC’s Veterinary Network program receive the latest information on purebred dogs and canine health research from the AKC. They are also a helpful source for AKC materials on many other topics including training, breeding, competitive events, permanent identification and pet health insurance. “The AKC realizes that it takes a lot of time and research to select the right purebred puppy for your family, and the decisions do not stop once your puppy comes home,” said Debra Bonnefond, Director of the AKC Veterinary Outreach Program. “This program enables us to make new dog owners’ lives a bit easier from the start and to emphasize the importance of routine veterinary care throughout a dog’s lifetime.”

Newly registered puppies are also eligible for a complimentary 60-Day Trial AKC Pet Healthcare Plan through PetPartners, Inc. For more information on the Certificate Program as well as a complete listing of veterinarians registered in AKC’s Veterinary Network, please visit www.akc.org/ vetnet/ . ### The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and wellbeing, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 18,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org. AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.

Important Notice to all Agility People! The Salisbury MD Kennel Club holds their Agility Trials in April and September. In 2008, their 2 day agility trial will be held on April 19th and April 20th (Saturday and Sunday). Plan to come and get your Agility Title in 3 days as the third day is the PCA Agility Trial. Barb Furbush Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club.

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AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ANNOUNCES FULL LITTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION

tiatives such as donating towards canine health research, promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting the rights of dog owners. The full litter application is now available as a downloadable form on the AKC web site at: http:// www.akc.org/pdfs/masterform.cfm . Breeders who use the full litter registration application can register litters for a flat $25 fee plus $12 per puppy. Discounts on pedigrees are also available. Currently, this registration option is only available via a paper application. The pilot program will be administered for approximately one year.

### New York, NY – The American Kennel Club ® today announced the launch of the Full Litter Registration Application pilot program. Breeders now have the option to register an AKC ® litter and individually register each puppy in the litter all at the same time using one easy application form. The full litter registration application offers breeders discounted litter and dog registration fees. “With this new simplified process, breeders can register the entire litter in their name, select puppy names, and ensure accuracy of additional information like color, sex, and markings of each pup,” said Assistant Vice President Registration / Customer Service David W. Roberts. “Breeders should find this very helpful in regards to record keeping, overseeing breeding stock and selling AKC-registered puppies to pet owners.” By combining the litter and individual registration applications, breeders not only help AKC fulfill its mission to preserve the integrity of its registry but create value to the new pet owner by offering them an AKCregistered purebred puppy. And new puppy owners still have the option of changing a puppy’s name with the breeder’s consent. “Our core constituency asked us for a streamlined process when it comes to registering a whole litter of puppies. We are happy to reward fanciers in their role as breeders of AKC purebred dogs with this new full litter registration application,” said President and CEO Dennis B. Sprung. The full litter application form joins other AKC registration options with the breeder in mind such as online litter registration. By encouraging AKC registration, breeders help contribute to many important AKC ini-

The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 18,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org. AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.

PCA announces : The new rescue chairman is Sally Poindexter. You can reach Sally at [email protected]

Sally is anxious to hear from all Affiliate Club Rescue people .

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75TH Anniversary Show! I would like to invite all Poodle Fanciers to plan on attending the PCA National in June of 2007. This is a very special show for us as it is our 75th Anniversary show. The dates are June 9-12th for performance events and the June 13-15th for conformation. In keeping with our exciting anniversary show PCA would like to welcome Purina as our main sponsor this year and announce that there will be some very special events at the show. Purina will keep the established traditions and are planning some exciting extras. Glenna Carlson our show chairman will keep everyone posted on the events. We hope to see each of you there to join us in the celebration.

Tee shirt Design contest: We are looking for an original design for the PCA tee shirts. We would like for it to encompass all aspects of the breed. ie: hunting, agility, obedience and breed, as well as, including some reference to this being our 75th anniversary show. We are hoping that our affiliate clubs will actively participate in this contest and come up with some great designs to send forward. This contest is open to all members and nonmembers alike. The winner(s) of this contest will receive a special recognition page in the catalogue and of course, a complimentary shirt. Deadline for submissions is January 10, 2007 Please send all design drawings to:

Please check the news section, for information about the design contest for our 2007 PCA tee Nancy McGee shirt’s. 208 Crosbytown Rd. Quitman GA 31643-5795 Doris Cozart, President PCA 229-263-5571 (no-e-mail)

PCA Foundation Start the Fall off with a donation to the PCA Foundation. You can contribute to this worthy cause by simply filling out the form below. The Foundation acknowledges all contributions. I wish to contribute $ ________________ to the Poodle Club of America Foundation, Inc., in the name of ______________________________________________________________________. This contribution is made in memory/ honor of _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ I wish this contribution to be used for _________________________________________ (Please specify a specific area, i.e. PRA, Hips, SA, vWD, or to the General Fund)

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Researchers Discover Mutation for Neonatal Encephalopathy

post-mortem examination of a specific area of the brain.”

When longtime Standard Poodle breeders Joan McFadden and Gail Wolaniuk of Boothwyn, Pa., had a litter of 10 puppies in 2000, they knew in just a few weeks that two pups were not normal. The young puppies could barely stand and they were not gaining weight properly. No matter what they or their veterinarian tried, nothing helped the puppies to improve.

As the research team — O’Brien, Gary Johnson, D.V.M., Ph.D., associate professor, and Liz Hansen, coordinator of the Animal Molecular Genetics Laboratory — received information about the problem from breeders around the country, they began to realize that about 25 percent of puppies from affected litters showed signs. They realized they were seeing evidence of an autosomal recessive disease.

Ultimately, the puppies were euthanized. Not even a post-mortem examination revealed the cause of their death. The veterinarian suggested consulting a veterinary neurologist should the condition recur in another litter of puppies. “We hoped we would never have to see the problem again,” McFadden says. “It was excruciating to see those puppies struggle.”

This means that a puppy must inherit a copy of the mutated gene from both parents to be affected. A puppy that inherits a single copy of the mutated gene from only one parent will be a carrier. A litter bred from two carriers would statistically produce 25 percent affected puppies, 50 percent carriers, and 25 percent non-carriers. If a carrier is bred to a non-carrier, none of the puppies would be affected, but half would be carriers.

Two years later, several puppies in a litter sired by one of McFadden’s dogs showed the same signs. “Here we go again,” McFadden recalls thinking. Only this time, an online search led to information about research under way at the Animal Molecular Genetics Laboratory at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. The researchers were looking for the gene mutation responsible for neonatal encephalopathy, a genetic condition affecting the brain development of puppies.

Poodle breeders who encountered the problem in their lines were the first to help fund the research. As the research progressed, the AKC Canine Health Foundation, with support from Purina and the American Kennel Club, contributed to funding. Ultimately, the St. Joseph (Mo.) Kennel Club, the Poodle Club of Southern California, and the Poodle Club of America contributed as well.

An Autosomal Recessive Disease A fatal hereditary brain development disease found only in an extended family of Standard Poodles, neonatal encephalopathy causes weakness, lack of coordination and mental dullness. Pups born with the condition are considerably smaller than their littermates. Some puppies cannot stand at all; others manage to struggle to their feet and then walk with jerky movements, falling frequently. Most affected pups have seizures at 4 to 5 weeks of age, and none survive past five weeks. “It was hard for breeders and veterinarians to recognize that this is a distinct disease because other diseases and conditions can produce similar signs,” says Dennis O’Brien, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM, professor of neurology. “Liver shunts in which blood bypasses the liver causing a buildup of toxins in the blood, or low blood sugar both have similar signs. Physical evidence of the disease was apparent only by conducting a

McFadden and Wolaniuk, along with 20 other breeders, contributed blood samples of affected puppies and their parents. They provided a videotape showing the puppies’ difficulties walking. Necropsy results were sent in for puppies that had been euthanized. Littermates were tested and evaluated. In March 2006, the University of Missouri researchers had a breakthrough: They found the gene mutation causing neonatal encephalopathy. Better yet, they successfully developed a DNA test enabling identification of normal, carrier and affected Standard Poodles. Tapping into the Canine Genome The breakthrough was aided by information available since the completion of the canine genome sequence. “In 2005, NIH (National Institutes of Health) provided us with a new panel of approximately 300 markers based on the most recent sequence information,” Hansen says.

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cont. from page 10 A genetic marker is a gene or DNA sequence having a known location on a chromosome that is associated with a particular gene or trait. “The canine genome is like a road map,” Hansen says. “It shows the position of known genes and markers relative to each other. We use the markers as road signs that tell us where we are on the map. “Slightly modifying the panel to accommodate our needs, we looked at genotypes (the genetic makeup of an individual) to see where the patterns of affected dogs matched and where we had different patterns in affected and normal dogs,” she continues. “At this point, we were studying approximately 300 genes.” Comparing the markers, the researchers “got a result that told us the general location of the mutation — a large region with approximately 200 plus genes,” Hansen says. “That was sort of like starting with a map of the United States and then learning that we could focus on Philadelphia.” Fine mapping within a more narrow area allowed the team to place new markers in a smaller space. When the search was narrowed to around 30 to 40 genes, the “citywide” search narrowed to a “neighborhood” search. Next, the researchers began searching “block by block” for the mutation, focusing on 10 genes. The goal was to find a genetic pattern shared only by affected puppies. When the researchers got to the fourth of the candidate genes, they realized they had found the right “house.” Next, the researchers began a validation process to prove that all affected puppies were homozygous, or carried two identical copies of the gene on the two corresponding chromosomes, for the mutation and that their parents were heterozygous. “The gene we located is a very important one,” O’Brien says. “It is known as a transcription factor because it controls other genes and tells them what to do and when to do it. When it is messed up, it is not surprising to see the severe problems we see in Standard Poodles with neonatal encephalopathy.” Testing to Eliminate the Disease Breeder McFadden recalls the relief she felt when she received an e-mail from O’Brien in March with the subject heading “We’ve got it!” She immediately notified the owners of dogs she bred. Less than a week later, she

had 17 Standard Poodles from her bloodline who live near her Pennsylvania home at her veterinarian’s office so blood samples could be taken and sent for testing. Soon afterward, she was able to notify the owners whether the dogs were carriers. “Sadly, my long-anticipated breeding of my absolutely favorite bitch to my absolutely favorite dog cannot happen because we now know that both are carriers of neonatal encephalopathy,” McFadden says. “But it would have been much worse if I had bred them and then had the heartbreak of more affected puppies. I hope all Poodle breeders test their Standards so we can eliminate this condition.” “To avoid producing affected puppies, we encourage breeders to test their Standard Poodles before they are bred and to refrain from breeding two carriers to each other,” Hansen says. “Breeders who follow this advice will not produce affected puppies in their litters. By making intelligent breeding decisions using the neonatal encephalopathy test as a tool, breeders can retain desirable characteristics in their top Poodles while immediately eliminating the disease and slowly decreasing the deleterious gene copy from the canine genome.” “Neonatal encephalopathy presented a best-case scenario for finding a problem gene,” says O’Brien. “Affected pups show the syndrome immediately so there was no question who was affected and who was not. DNA samples could be collected from the affected puppy’s family fairly quickly. Not all genetic diseases are that simple, but what we have been able to do with neonatal encephalopathy illustrates what can be accomplished with modern molecular genetics.”

“ Just say no to Designer dogs”

The gene mutation that causes neonatal encephalopathy in Standard Poodles may be similar to one in humans causing mental retardation and seizure problems Poodle of America in children, O’Brien notes. He and Club his colleagues are MaryEllen Fishler also investigating whetherBooth, the mutation is similar to one causing a type of dwarfism in Chairperson people. “We’ve accomplished more in fighting genetic diseases in the past year than we did in the previous 20 years,” O’Brien says. “With advances in technology and new Photo’s by Mary Ward learning from the completed canine genome sequence occurring all the time, we will make even faster headway going forward. It is an exciting time.” Used with permission from the Purina Pro Club Poodle Update newsletter, Nestle Purina PetCare.

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Whats in a name? How did you come up with your kennel name you use? That question will be asked to breeders in each variety for the Poodle Papers . This issue we have asked Joann Neal-Sandstorm:Mine isn't a registered kennel name--as little breeding as I do, it seemed like it would be overkill to make it official, but it is the name I use. I wanted something that would bring to mind my West Texas roots. I toyed with names of cactus and names with a Spanish flair to bring to mind southwestern themes. I finally settled on Lubbock's signature event: the sandstorm. Lubbock is the hub of the High Plains," a 100-mile radius of flat cultivated fields of sandy soil in the Texas Panhandle. In the early spring, the wind blows and the dirt fills the air. Although otherwise, we have a lovely climate, Lubbock is reknown for its sandstorms. So, the first puppy that I bred became "Sandstorm Skirt Alert." The weather forecasters here give "skirt alerts," a wind warning meaning, "don't wear your full skirt today, ladies!" And each puppy's name thereafter started with "Sandstorm." Glenna Carlson Ascot Standard Poodles: ASCOT: A word that conjures up class and all things elegant and proper. Ascot Downs is a prestigious race track in England. Who can forget Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady - beautifully gowned and with the most exquisite hat - cheering the horse she had bet on at Ascot Downs as she yelled "Move your bloomin' arse!" And what proper English gentlemen would not be wearing an Ascot tie or scarf with his morning coat? In my family, Ascot was a product name used by my Father to indicate the very best of the line. When I began to breed Standard Poodles, I could not think of a better kennel name than Ascot - short enough and starts with an "A" and hoped we would present Poodles with elegance, class and soundness. Our current 80 champion Standard Poodles represent Ascot with everything inherent in the name, Ascot. Nancy Hafner -Apogee Nancy Hafner, A Monroe McIntyre and Howard Hall were walking through an upscale shopping center in Lenox Square Mall and I saw the name Capezio, who became my first Winner's dog and Best of Winners and first leg on the Hollycourt Trophy. We also saw that the shoe store that had the Capezio was a store called Apo-

gee . WHEN WE GOT HOME AND LOOKED IN WEBSTER'S ,THAT APOGEE WAS an ASTRONOMY TERM THAT WAS THE HIGHEST POINT IN ORBIT. SO THE KENNEL NAME OF APOGEE was started and the two Kennel names worked WELL TOGETHER IN OUR CO-OWNERSHIP OF WHAT BECAME A LONG TIME FAMILY OF HEALTHY MINIATURE POODLES FROM THE MID 70'S THRU THE LATE 90'S.. AS MY LAST NAME OF HAFNER DIDN'T WORK WITH DAKTARI MINIATURE POODLES... SO IT BECAME APOGEE DAKTARI... OR DAKTARI APOGEE.. HIS KENNEL NAME WAS FIRST IF HE OWNED THE FOUNDATION BITCH DAKTARI APOGEE AND IF I OWNED THE FOUNDATION BITCH IT WAS THEN WRITTEN AS APOGEE DAKTARI ON THE DOGS REGISTERED. I GOT MY FOUNDATION BITCH FROM HIM CH. DAKTARI PASSIONELLA HAD OTHER foundation BITCHES, HOWEVER, IN THE END SHE WAS MY TRUE FOUNDATION OF WHICH I CONTINUED TO COME DOWN FROM TODAY... EVEN IN TOY'S. THANKS FOR MONROE'S FOR HIS HELP HERE. IN REMEMBERING!! GOSH, THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO!

Only 8 months away till the 75th Anniversary Specialty Show!

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Laurie bred miniature Poodles under the Aslyn prefix

Reserved Seats to be Available at PCA Won’t it be nice to have your own reserved seat at PCA beginning in June 2007? — No more having to get to the Civic Center at 6 AM to get a seat; no more having to leave a catalog or other valuable object in a seat to reserve it while you go to get a drink or go to lunch; no more returning to find that both your object and your seat have been taken while you were away. By moving the judge’s workshop participants’ seating to another location and by adding additional seating along the end of the standard ring, we are going to be able to offer reserved first and second row ringside seats at both rings. A limited number of reserved handicapped seats will also be available at each ring. The addition of seating at the end of the Standard ring does not affect the amount of grooming available. Grooming space remains the same. Many hours of preliminary thought have gone into how the seats will be reserved, ordered, paid for, and identified. Some of the ideas presently being considered are that people will be able to pre-order seats in the Spring of 2007 and pick up their tickets at the event in June. A seating diagram will be published in the Premium List, in the Poodle Papers, and on the PCA website next Spring. Reserved seating will be defined by fencing. Lanyards, clip-on ID tags, or some other means will be used to identify those with reserved seats. If there are extra seats available, they will be for sale at PCA in June. Don’t fret; there will still be LOTS of free seats available both at ringside and in the bleacher section. Both provide excellent views of the ring. Richard Lehman Asst. National Show Chairman

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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is the most common congenital heart disease found in dogs, usually leading to heart failure and death unless corrected through surgery at a young age. A recent litter of 8 standard poodle puppies bred by my parents had 2 affected dogs one which has been operated on and is expected to lead a normal life. As a graduate scientist with first hand experience of this potentially fatal disease I am keen to investigate the genetics of hereditary PDA in poodles. In order to research PDA I will require many DNA samples from affected poodles (standard, mini and toy) usually acquired in the form of a small blood sample or cheek swab. If you have a dog that has been diagnosed with congenital PDA and would like to help, I would be happy for you to contact me. The start date and strength of the research very much depends on the number of samples that can be obtained. If there are enough cases and willing participants then I am eager to obtain funding for this project and hopefully find the causative genes that will one day lead to the development of a diagnostic test to help conquer hereditary PDA. If you have a poodle with a PDA then please contact me at: Laura Clipsham BSc Graduate Research Assistant Centre of Preventative Medicine, Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, CB8 7UU Tel: 08700 50 24 60 [email protected]

Just out ! Written by Karen Lefrak

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Spotlite on a P.C.A. Member This Edition of the Poodle Papers shines it’s spotlite on Michael Knight I was born and raised in Mississippi. As a child, my main hobby was maintaining the miniature zoo my parents had built for me on our family property. My childhood friends and I would spend hours feeding fish, bathing ducks and geese and one monkey named Mr. Smiley. As a teenager in high school, I became interested in the debate team. During my two year term as Debate Team Captain we never lost a debate (can’t you all imagine). After graduating from high school, I went off to college where I received my first degree which was in Banking and Finance. The plan was to return to my home town where I would go to work for my Grandmother in our family business, which was banking. I did do that for a while and then realized that if I remained in Mississippi I would always be Katherine’s grandchild and never Michael Knight. Therefore, I moved to Dallas, Texas where I went back to school and received a degree in Psychology. I started my professional life in human resources and placement consulting in 1986. I had already developed my love for dogs but at that time my interest was in Afghan Hounds. In 1989, I met Mark DeWitt who shared my love for dogs but suggested we have poodles. We purchased our first show quality poodle from Janet and Allen Kingsley in 1990 and Kingsley’s have been members of our family ever since. It took us three years to finish our first poodle. She was beautiful but unfortunately for her, Mark had never shown a dog before and I had never trimmed. She was the one we learned about the art of dog showing with, poor Harriett. In 1992, we joined Long Star Poodle Club. I have served as Show Chairman, President and on the Board of Directors. In 1998, I resumed my studies and completed my Masters in HR and then my Doctorate in HR in 2003. In 1999, I became the Texas Kennel Club Show Chairman and I still hold that position today. I very much enjoy my club work for Texas Kennel Club and Poodle Club of America. We now live in Sunnyvale, which is a small town near Dallas with our poodles we adore. Michael’s kennel prefix is Myarka

Poodle Papers! Deadline for the next newsletter is December 25th. Please get your articles to me by that date. Anyone that has an interesting topic that they would like to see in the newsletter , please feel free to email me at [email protected] Have a great Fall everyone! Leslie Editor of The Poodle Papers The Westminster Kennel Club's 131st Annual All Breed Dog Show Monday and Tuesday, February 12-13, 2007 Madison Square Garden New York, New York The instructions and order form for purchasing 2007 Westminster Kennel Club tickets directly from the club will be posted here on the website beginning on September 1. Priority for ticket purchases will begin with returning ticket holders from 2006 being allowed to purchase the same or better tickets (if available) for 2007. The deadline for return of renewals is December 1, 2006. After renewal orders are filled, new ticket purchase requests will be filled in the order received after September 1. Tickets will be mailed in late January. Some tickets will also go on sale at TicketMaster beginning on September 1, 2006. General admission tickets may be purchased only through TicketMaster. NOTE: A limited number of general admission tickets are held back from advance sale and will be available for purchase at the Garden on each morning of the show. However, these tickets go very quickly. The dog show was completely sold out in 2005 and 2006, we advise that you purchase your tickets in advance. Hotel information (including special Westminster rates) will be posted on the website in September.

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50th Specialty !!! Poodle Club of Central California The Poodle Club of Central California, one of PCA's 'senior' affiliate clubs, is proudly planning for its 50th specialty on October 21, 2006. Our first specialty was held in San Francisco on January 15, 1960. Harold Ringrose was President; Dolly Trauner [founder of CERF] was Secretary; Jacklyn (Boyd) Hungerland served as a Director and as Chief Ring Steward for this first show. Included among the other owners of the 184 dogs entered were some names that will be familiar to readers of Poodle history: Beverly (Goebel) Cobb, Frank & Susan Dale, Margaret Durney, Phyllis (Tworuk) Greer, Lois Nurmi, Rita & Ed Perko, Tom & Ann Stevenson, to name a few. Since there were a few years when P.C.C.C. held two specialties, our landmark 50th Specialty has been reached in less than 50 years. Thanks to that reduced time span, we are fortunate to have three members - Marie G. Ringrose, Jacklyn E. Hungerland and Rita Perko - who have been members from First to Fiftieth! We respect and honor their contributions to our history. P.C.C.C. has, over the years, used venues in San Francisco (our city of origin), and other cities in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area: San Mateo, Ignacio, San Rafael , and now Pleasanton, in the East Bay portion of the area. We are now part of a strong Poodle weekend, sandwiched between Mission Trail Poodle Club's specialty and Del Valle Dog Club's two allbreed shows. From the earliest qualifying matches, P.C.C.C. has had a tradition of offering silver trophies. At this 50th specialty, the trophies will include picture frames with copies of photos from some of the previous 49 specialties. This will bring our history to the forefront, as we honor the past and look forward to the future. Albums of specialty photographs will be on display, along with a newly acquired 'Heritage Trophy'. The silver tray won by Wycliffe Monica, Best in Match at P.C.C.C.'s August 1958 Match, has been returned to the Club following the death of owner Beverly Z. Cobb and is designated as a memorial to her. Active members are busy preparing decorations, planning the menu for refreshments to follow Best of Breed judging, and looking forward to a catalog with a section of tributes to favorite poodles in our lives and, a first for us, a section of color advertisements. P.C.C.C. members invite our Poodle friends to be part of our 50th celebration of our wonderful breed. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2006; Judge: Mr. Edd Biven; Supt: MB-F; entries close: October 4, 2006 Sally Vilas Show Chairman First Vice-President The Poodle Papers / Fall Edition

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Even when empty, our bags are valuable! Valuable Purina® brand nutrition inside, valuable Purina weight circles outside! Collecting weight circles from your empty Purina bags gives you and your fellow breed club members a way to generate cash research funds for breed-specific canine health studies. Simply participate in the Purina Parent Club Partnership (PPCP) Program through Purina's loyalty program, Purina Pro Club®. Program earnings for the first two years have already totaled $335,164, with $167,563 going directly to the Canine Health Foundation for health research and the remaining $167,563 being used by participating clubs for research, education or rescue. For all of us, that’s important because we all know our dogs will live longer, healthier lives when we can minimize the incidence of the often life-threatening conditions now affecting so many canines. The generous contributions for your breed club come from Purina with qualifying matching funds from the AKC Canine Health Foundation. You’ll want to learn the complete details about how the PPCP Program works by calling us toll-free at 1-800-778-3375, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Mon.-Fri.; or e-mail us at [email protected]. If you’d like to join Pro Club and participate in the PPCP, call toll-free at 1-877-PRO-CLUB (1-877-776-2582), 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Mon.-Fri.; or apply on-line at www.purinaproclub.com. Current Pro Club members can simply notify the Pro Club, by phone or e-mail, and tell them that they want to participate in the PPCP program. Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland

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DIFFERENCES IN THE VARIETIES: THE MINIATURE Continuing the series on differences in the three poodle varieties from a training standpoint, this column will address the miniature poodle. In my experience training poodles for obedience and rally, agility, tracking, and conformation (yes, I train for conformation), I have found the miniature to be the variety most likely to have the quality I call a “work ethic.” The ones I have had loved to work. They put their “all” into any task set out for them, as long as they understood what was expected. This translates into being able to accomplish more in one training session. If taught to play with the trainer early in puppy hood, their enthusiasm and stamina for playing is boundless, and training sessions can be kept fun and happy by intertwining play with training. Most have a high prey drive, and are enthusiastic retrievers when this trait is encouraged early, and they love their toys and balls. Tug-of-war and chasing tossed toys will revive their mental energy during training, and keep them wanting more. Many days I have started out with a tracking session, worked obedience, and followed with agility training, and found my minis fresh and eager for each new adventure. Likewise, I have shown them in both obedience and agility, or conformation and agility at the same show, and noticed no waning of enthusiasm, no matter how long the day. Like the energizer bunny, they keep going and going. I have found the minis, unlike the toys and standards, to have a quality I call “staying trained.” When they are taught something carefully and thoroughly at first, whether right or wrong, they will continue to perform that task in pretty much the same manner their whole careers. This stability can be contrasted with the standards’ creative talent for waking up in a new world every day, and the toys’ tendency to have multiple personalities so that the toy trainer never knows when he goes in the ring whether he is going to have Sleepy, Happy, Dopey, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, or Doc, on any given day. The standards usually have trouble performing an exercise the same way twice in a row, much less the same way for years. And the toys have a tendency to

tell you to go perform the exercise yourself, if you like it so much. The toys would rather busy themselves extracting bait crumbs from the ribs of the mats, or find a good lap to sit in and watch you perform. The predictability of the minis may not be a sign of the greatest intelligence, but it is certainly refreshing for the competition-minded trainer. I think the minis’ stability, along with their physical stamina, is why the minis hold the big records in obedience and agility. The “MACH 12’s,” the “UDX 20’s,” the most lifetime OTCH points—these types of records generally belong to minis. Even though standards and even toys are usually more numerous in conformation shows, it is the minis that rule in obedience and agility. One aspect of a mini’s personality has turned some trainers away from them. Of the three varieties, they are the most likely to get their feelings hurt easily. They can be very sensitive and tuned to the moods of their owners. If the trainer is angry or is heavy-handed, the mini might flee, grovel, or “shut down”—quit trying. If the trainer is anxious and apprehensive, the dog will reflect this. If the trainer lacks confidence, so does the mini. Most minis take corrections seriously, and remember them. Most will not tolerate much physical correction, but luckily, with their willingness to do what the trainer wants if they understand what that is, it doesn’t take much. So trainers prone to sulks and temper fits, those that are self-conscious about giving verbal praise, strong-armed macho sorts, and Nervous Nellie's may not enjoy working with miniature poodles. I like to explain the differences in temperaments of the three varieties in this whimsical way. If a mini comes in the kitchen, and you hit him with a frying pan, he’ll never go near the kitchen again. The toy will respond with, “Oh boy, what’s for dinner?” The standard will wait until the owner leaves, then help himself to whatever is on the counter, or open the refrigerator to see what’s there.

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The UK Team is interested in getting additional samples from SA affected dogs and their relatives. For more information, please contact Vikki Lett at [email protected].

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cont. from page 18 Many people have trouble teaching out-of-sight stays to their minis, because they teach the exercise by punishing failure rather than teaching the desired behavior and rewarding success. No self-respecting mini is going to sit still if he expects to see his owner barreling back to him to correct him in an ill-timed way for something he doesn’t really understand. The more the minis are corrected, the more they cling and grovel. They can’t stay still and cling and grovel at the same time, so they whine and fidget and mentally suffer. The stays become hell for minis that are taught stays by old military methods. Like most poodles of all varieties, they desperately want to be where the owner is, so they are stressed about the owner leaving, and then when the owner comes back, they get corrected. They don’t want the trainer to leave, and they don’t want him to come back—they can’t win. I have found minis to be very steady on stays if taught in a manner that takes advantage of their eagerness to please. Most of my minis have not been as good at tracking as the toys and standards. They tend to look for the drops like a field dog rather than a scent hound. They want to run out and cast (zigzag across the field), trying to catch wind of the drop, or catch sight of it it, rather than following the scent trail. They get frustrated by the trainers’ attempts to get them to put their noses down and follow the trail. Many are not terribly food-driven, and they enjoy the excitement of a hide-and-seek game to the laborious work and concentration that tracking requires. They tend to figure out how to find the glove without tracking—such things as going the way the handler is facing, and learning to take cues from the way the line is handled, rather than following the scent. Many people who lay their own tracks, or follow marked tracks, don’t realize until they keep failing on unmarked tracks, that their minis have trained them to follow the track rather than vice-versa. One mini I had would throw her nose in the air at the start of the track, and if the drop were upwind of her, just go directly to the drop and by-pass all the legs of the track altogether. If one were lost in the woods, one might prefer this mini looking for you, but AKC tracking judges frown on this approach. I have found minis plenty willing to try, and able to learn to track, they were just not natural trailers. I have had and seen some notable exceptions to this— minis that were wonderful, fast and accurate trackers, but many are not.

The minis are a nice compromise in size for most performance events. They are big and fast enough to negotiate the agility equipment with ease, and to do distance work. They are not so “prone to breakage” as the toys if stepped upon or if they fall off of something. Many of the standards are too big to easily handle weave poles, tunnels, dog walks, and contacts. Minis generally are easy to teach the obedience exercises to, and don’t have trouble with the confines of small rings or tight rally courses. More than one standard has taken 2 jumps in the obedience ring—the first being the jump he was supposed to jump, and the second being the ring gating. Minis generally negotiate different surfaces with ease. The minis can be tucked under an arm when it is needed, and are not so big that they knock their owners down or hurt them if they run into them or jump on them. Their crates are small enough to be carried with ease, and fit handily into cars, motel rooms, and crowded crating areas. Minis are big enough to enjoy a jog with the owner, and small enough to fit in the owner’s chair or bed and still have room for the owner. Even in field work, where few people with minis even try it due to the dogs’ diminutive size, the quality of the minis’ work, and their heart and enthusiasm, get much notice. Miniature poodles have much to offer in performance sports. Joann Neal

MOVING? Please if you have moved please email me your new address so I can update it to keep you getting the Poodle Papers. I only get one update a year otherwise so your issues of the Poodle Papers will drop if I don’t have an up to date address on you. Email [email protected]

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What is OptiGen Seeing with prcd-PRA Testing? By Jeanette S. Felix, Ph.D., President, OptiGen In a perfect world, once the genetic cause of disease is understood there would be means to prevent it. For decades, even though prcd-PRA was known to result from a recessive mode of inheritance of a specific mutation, there was no laboratory test to identify and plan for breeding carriers of the mutation. This changed for Poodles in 2001 when OptiGen first offered a prcd test. Initially the OptiGen test was based on DNA markers that PCA were very 2005close to or even part of the prcd gene. But since detection of DNA markers can be less precise than detection of the disease-causing mutation, search for the mutation continued. In 2005 at the Poodle > Foundation’s annual seminar, I reported news of the prcd mutation discovery in the labs of Drs. Acland and Aguirre with collaboration by OptiGen. This year the scientific publications of that research were published, documenting in great detail all the data used to conclude the precise identity of the prcd mutation causing inherited PRA in 18 breeds/varieties. Even before the scientific publication of these findings, OptiGen was allowed to offer testing based on the mutation’s identity. OptiGen immediately retested all Toy and Miniature Poodles that had been tested earlier with the DNA markers. Consequently, all tested Toys and Miniatures now have their genetic status based on the exact presence or absence of the prcd mutation. What has OptiGen observed regarding the impact of genetic testing for Poodles? Is the test used widely? Has the frequency of the prcd mutation declined among tested Poodles? Our data give the following overall picture. Remember – this is not a random sample of dogs, only a reflection of the dogs actually tested at an owner/breeder’s request. Among all tested Poodles: • Approximately 4 Toys are tested for every 3 Miniatures tested. • The total number tested per year increased annually until leveling off in 2004. • Higher frequencies of Affecteds and Carriers are seen outside North America and Europe (for ex., Japan, Australia, Russia), probably due to

very limited testing of high risk dogs. Among all tested Toys: • 53% are from US/Canada, 37% from Europe, 10% from other countries. • 3.6% are Affected, 26.5% are Carriers, 69.9% are Normal. • Frequencies of Affecteds and Carriers changed little over the past 6 years. • 1 out of 25 tested Toys is genetically Affected. Toy Poodle prcd Tests 2001-2006 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0%

A ffected

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Normal

20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Among all tested Miniatures: • 54% are from US/Canada, 38% from Europe, 8% from other countries. • 2.5% are Affected, 28.1% are Carriers, 69.4% are Normal. • Frequencies of Affecteds changed little; Carriers varied somewhat more over 6 years. • 1 out of 40 tested Miniatures is genetically Affected. Miniature Poodle prcd Tests 2001-2006 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0%

Affected Carrier Normal

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

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cont. from page 20 Based on 2001-2006 numbers, OptiGen believes the frequency of the prcd mutation, whether in Affecteds or Carriers, is not decreasing mainly because too few dogs are tested. It appears that most Poodles tested after 2004 are from lines not tested previously. When breeders consistently use this genetic tool to avoid producing Affecteds, the frequency of Affecteds should go to zero. The frequency of Carriers could then decrease slowly over time, as breeders continue to select high quality dogs for breeding while avoiding Carriers only when all else is equal. PRA – Progressive Retinal Atrophy – is a term used to describe clinical symptoms of a type of vision loss. The retinal layer at the back of the eye slowly and progressively degenerates, usually over several years’ time. “prcd” is the name of the gene/mutation causing one form of PRA, this being the most common cause of PRA in Toys and Miniatures. However, we have record of 5 Toys and 6 Miniatures with clinical signs of PRA that do not have the prcd form. Also, so far none of the DNA samples from Standard Poodles with a PRA diagnosis have the prcd form. If PRA is due to a genetic mutation in these cases, it is not detectable at present. Research to identify additional causes of PRA is a priority at OptiGen. Breeders of the Toy and Miniature Poodles were ask to respond to the following statement

"As a breeder, it's my responsibility to know my dog's genetic disease status and to use this information in my breeding strategy." The following are their responses to the statement: Three priorities should be front and center in any responsible purebred breeder's decisions--temperament, health, and adherence to the breed standard. In fact, those are the order of our priorities as we make our breeding decisions. Without great temperament you can't breed good show dogs, agility or obedience dogs, or house pets. Without great genetic health, your dogs will die too young or be afflicted with problems that will cost their owners thousands of dollars during their life. Poodles that fully conform to the breed standard is like "frosting on the cake" -- a "cake" that must be built on a foundation of great temperament and solid

The availability of the PRCD test has influenced our Miniature Poodle breeding decisions as we only breed PRCD tested dogs. We will breed an "A" to an "A" or "B", or breed a "B" only to an "A". The PRCD test has now become one of our genetic/health screening requirements for breeding which are: (1) OFA rated hips; (2) PRCD acceptable combination (A to A or A to B); (3) eye check/CERF clearance within six months of breeding; and (4) blood profile including brucellosis and full thyroid panel normal within six months of breeding. John W. and Julie Rembrandt Seeley Rembrandt Poodles -------------------------Picking a stud dog in the 70's, 80's, or 90's, especially to avoid PRA, was like playing "pin the tail on the donkey." Breeders knew of certain toys or miniatures who had produced PRA, and some of us owned such dogs, or worse yet, poodles who had gone blind when afflicted by PRA. Unfortunately, by that time, most of them had already been bred and allowed to pass along those genes. Breeders were not nearly as open about health issues then as they seem to be today. At that time, a breeder from the Midwest maintained a collection of pedigrees from dogs who were allegedly affected or produced PRA and their names were turned in for inclusion on the list. I would pore over the list for hours and compare it to pedigrees of the stud dogs available to me. It was scary. And I was pretty lucky. Then came 2001 and the OPTIGEN test was introduced to toy and miniature breeders. The whole world changed. We could test our breeding stock and know where we stood on the issue. If we had A's we could breed them anywhere and expect no prcd-PRA. B's could safely be bred to A's and produce no affected offspring, and you could carefully proceed with C's if you needed to do this to carry on with desirable genes in other areas that these dogs possessed. Whole families of dogs had been lost when PRA struck certain kennels back "when." Wonderful dogs with wonderful genes were lost to the poodle world to the detriment of the breed. Now it became possible to breed ANY poodle safely to avoid prcd-PRA.

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Page 22 cont. from page 21 The test was not quite fool proof, however, being a marker test, but it was good enough for most breeders to latch on to. Then in 2001 the test was changed to a mutation test. OPTIGEN retested all the dogs who had been previously done, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that my C bitch, by then spayed and in a pet home, was actually an A. The only other poodle of mine who had tested other than A was also upgraded from B to A. This had me really excited, because she was the result of a frozen sperm breeding from my deceased top producer, a breeding that could not be repeated. I had always planned to breed her to a champion stud that I knew to be a B because he was a size reducer, which was what I needed. I also loved his temperament and showiness, but hesitated to breed two B's together. So on the news of the upgrade, I was free to pursue my planned breeding safely with no chance of prcd-PRA happening. Of course the resulting litter would have to be tested, but that is a small price to pay for peace of mind. Now, our most successful breeders know that throwing out the baby with the bath water is not a good idea. We should use the B's who are superior specimens so we don't narrow our gene pool and lose really good poodles. Test the offspring and proceed from there. We all owe Drs. Gustav Aguirre and Gregory Aclund, whose research led to this test, a big vote of thanks. Also the PCA Foundation, who financially supported their efforts for many years. And don't forget OPTIGEN, who markets the test. Together they have changed the way we breed.

Arlene Scardo Arlrich Toy Poodles -------------------------Don't Let Optigen Make You Kennel Blind With the investment of Poodle Club of America's Genetic Anomalies Foundation and Dr. Gus Aguirre's research, the door has been opened up to Toy and Miniature Breeders. Before the Test by OptiGen for the prcd form of Progressive Retinal Atrophy(PRA), breeders had no real clue until their breeding stock was 8-9 years of age. That is when the blindness would appear. What a bummer!!! Several years ago, Miniature poodles had two very popular sires, everyone was breeding to these dogs with reckless abandon...I was told one had over

1000 bitches sent to him. Both of these dogs were exceptional dogs, their stamp was evident in their children. But to many people's amazement, when the test was available, these dogs were Optigen B or Carriers for prcd PRA. Now where does that leave the Gene Pool....With Optigen it is a very workable situation. I was talking with a toy breeder about her method for use of Optigen. She would Only test the Males....Only breed to A's Males. Never tested the bitches. That is “like throwing out the baby with the bath water.” Some Breeders will not use an Optigen B male with an Optigen A Bitch, even though the Optigen B Male has all of the right things needed for the bitch and the Bitch's breeding program. OPTIONS: 1.If you breed an Optigen A (clear) to an Optigen B(carrier) you have the possibility of getting 1⁄2 A's and 1⁄2 B's, but you could get all A's or All B's, but NO affected pups. 2. If you breed an Optigen A (clear) to an Optigen C (affected), the litter will all be carriers, but none Affected with prcd PRA. Do not let Optigen make you KENNEL BLIND. Why not use those B's or even C's if they have the Correct Poodle Type and Poodle Soundness...In two to three generations of Testing, you can have your breeding program Clear and also have type and soundness in your breeding stock. With all of the money spent by PCA's Genetic Anomalies Foundation, this is the first test we have that is a true test for a heritable problem in our Poodles. This test is only as good as those that use it. For the cost of Entries in a 5 day cluster of Dog Shows, you can have an Optigen done on your Stud Dog/Brood Bitch. With the use of 20/20 Clinics and registering OnLine with Optigen (25% discount), the test will cost about $147.00. This test only needs to be done once....NO preliminary, NO after 24 months of age, NO sending off to panel of vets to evaluate...the results are FINAL and for LIFE. There is also a reduced rate if you want to do a litter of Pups. Also Optigen A's bred to Optigen A's are considered A's for the 1st generation for CHIC and Optigen registration. So why not test the Bitches also. .

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Page 23 TO HAVE A SHOW PUP A YEAR" SO IF YOU HAD Go to the Optigen WWW site, it is a valuable tool for a TWO COLORS THIS MEANT YOU HAD 10 responsible, dedicated breeder of Toy and Miniature BITCHES IN EACH COLOR.. Poodles YES, THERE WAS THOSE WHO HAD LESS NUMBERS AND WERE LUCKY TO GET LITTERS OF 3 Helen G. Tomb-Taylor PUPS .. I FOUND THAT MORE TRUE IN WHITE'S Regency Miniature Poodles THAN IN BLACK'S TOY POODLES.

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SHOULD WE HAVE HAD SUCH TESTS IN THE EARLY 70'S WE TODAY WOULD HAVE MANY MORE BLOOD LINES IN MANY OF THE COLORS THAT WE LOST TO PRA. MANY KENNELS WERE SO SADLY TOTALLY LOST WHEN THE FIRST TESTS TOLD THEM THAT MANY OR ALL OF THERE DOGS HAD PRA.. WHEN IN THOSE DAYS WERE CALLED NIGHT BLINDNESS IN THE EARLY STAGES OF PRA... HOWEVER, IT COULD HAVE ALSO BEEN CATARACTS. WHEN THE LENS BECAME CLOUDY IT CAUSED BLINDNESS AND IF THIS OCCURRED FIRST THE PRA WASN’T' ABLE TO BE DETECTED OR SO WAS SOME OF THE TRAIN OF THOUGHTS. AT ANY RATE TOTAL FAMILIES OF DOGS WERE PUT DOWN... AND MANY WHO WERE THE " TONGUE WAGGERS" WERE THE VERY ONES WHO HAD MORE PROBLEMS THAT SOME WHO HAD ONE WHO HAD PRODUCED A CASE.. if YOU LIVE LONG ENOUGH YOU GET TO SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE REVOLVE. WHEN IN THE EARLY DAYS OF MY OWN PERSONAL TOY POODLES, HAD I NOT HAVE HAD MINIATURES I WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO BE IN POODLES TODAY. TOY'S WERE VERY HARD IN NOT ONLY PRA, BUT JUST HAVING PUPS LIVE OUT OF A LITTER OF ONE AND THEN WAITING ON TEETH SIZE AND TESTICLES AND THEN OF COURSE TYPE AND ATTITUDE FOR SHOW.. . ONCE I HAD NINE LITTERS OF TOY POODLES ALL ABOUT THE SAME TIME... I HAD NINE BROWN BOYS OF WHICH I WANTED A BLACK BITCH... . SO YOU SEE IT WASN'T ALL THAT EASY!

STILL REALIZING THAT TOY'S ARE THE SAME AS THE OTHER TWO VARIETIES, HOWEVER, ITS A DIFFERENT SET OF RULES TO FOLLOW... MANY OF OUR BITCHES ONLY EVERY HAVE IN THERE LIFE TIME 2 TO 4 PUPS AND THEREFORE NOT ALL BREEDERS HAVE THERE BITCHES CHECKED WITH THIS NUMBERS IN MIND.. BUT DO HAVE ALL THERE MALES TESTED PRCD. AND IF THEY ONLY BREED TO PRCD TESTED DOGS AND ALL THERE BITCHES ARE SIRED BY PRCD TESTED DOGS FOR SEVERAL GENERATIONS IT SEEMS FAIRLY SAFE. ONE STANDARD LITTER CAN BE EQUAL TO THE NUMBERS OF 8 TO 12 PUPS IN THERE LITTER OR SO IN ONE LITTERS WHILE TOY POODLES TO HAVE 8 OR 9 BITCHES PRCD TESTED THAT THE COST BECOMES RATHER OUT OF REACH FOR MANY TOY BREEDERS. YES, I HAVE HAD TWO TOY BITCHES WITH PRA, ONE I LINE BRED ON BEL TOR AND AT 5 SHE HAD PRA, AND THE OTHER ONE I PURCHASED FROM ENGLAND, AND SHE NEEDED A MAJOR TO FINISH AND OF COURSE SHE WASN'T FINISHED OR BRED, BUT THEY BOTH LIVED TO BE OLD AND LIVED OUT THERE LIFE WITH ME... AND THEY GOT ALONG FINE WITH THE OTHERS.. THEY DIED WITH PRA BUT NOT FROM PRA...THEY HAD A WONDERFUL LIFE AS THEY GOT OLDER THEY DIDN'T RUN AND PLAY AS THEY HAD ONCE DONE BUT ALL OF THEM SLOW DOWN IN THE AGING PROCESS.

HOWEVER, IN MINIATURE'S I NEVER HAD A CASE OF PRA, BUT DID PURCHASE TEMAR'S ATTENTION PLEASE WHO WAS A RICHARD SON AND HE WAS A CARRIER WHEN BRED TO BITCHES THAT LATER WAS DIAGNOSED WITH PRA.. BUT WITHIN OUR OWN LINE OF APOGEE ONCE JANE WINNIE, WHO WAS KNOW FOR HER DAKTARI HE NEVER PRODUCED PRA.. ONLY WHITE TOYS BUT SHE WAS A LONG TIME WISHED THAT THE PRCD TESTING WOULD BREEDER OF SILVER TOYS BUT WAS MORE HAVE BEEN APPROVED MANY OF THE GREAT SUCCESSFUL IN WHITE'S SAID TO ME" YOU NEED 10 BITCHES IN ONE COLOR TO BE ABLE cont. on page 24

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Page 24 my veterinarian. He verified the tattoo and proceeded DOGS WOULD HAVE BEEN USED IF THEY WOULD to draw the blood which I sent in that day following HAVE KNOW THAT THERE WAS A WAY IN WHICH the directions of the OptiGen form. He tested out to NOT TO LOOSE WHAT YOU HAD IN QUALITY be normal in January of 2002. Wow was I excited. AND HAD WORKED SO HARD IN TRYING TO PRO- So I then sent in blood from another stud dog I owned DUCE THE BEST CONSTRUCTED POODLE ONLY and he was tested normal also. I had to do the tests TO LEARN LATTER THAT IT CARRIED THE GENE as money afforded as they where rather high priced TO HAVE OR PRODUCE PRA.... in the beginning. His blood tested normal in May 2002. ITS ALL ABOUT DNA AND MORE RESEARCH In October of 2002 I had my vet draw blood on FOR OUR BREED...AND OTHER HEALTH ISSUED two more males and one female that I owned. Each WE ALL WANT TO KNOW ABOUT AS NO ONE of these toys where tattooed for identification. WANTS TO PRODUCE UNHEALTHY POODLES.. When the results of their test came in they where all THERE ARE MANY RESEARCH PROJECTS THRU THE HEALTH FOUNDATION WITH POODLE CLUB tested as Normal. I later received a phone call from a friend that OF AMERICA IN WHICH YOU MAY DONATE had tested a female she got from me from two of FUNDS TO FOR OUR FUTURE IN POODLES.. YOU CAN EARMARK YOUR DONATIONS AND THEY my normal parents that I had bred. She was really ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND YOUR MONEY GOES upset as her bitch was tested as a carrier. I was beTOWARD YOUR OWN PERSONAL DESIRE FOR side myself. How could this be? Two normal's could MORE RESEARCH INTO ONE THAT HAS HIT never produce anything other than another normal, CLOSE TO HOME. is what we where told by Jeannette Felix. My next step was to contact OptiGen . Which I NANCY HAFNER did and spoke directly to Dr. Felix. She said it was APOGEE POODLES SINCE THE 70's NOT possible . Then she had us do a DNA swab on Poodle Club of America Toy Representative all three poodles to identify parentage. The swabs ------------------------------------------------------where sent to Vet Gen as requested by Dr. Felix. This test was also positive that the two that where As a poodle breeder I am tired of playing Russian bred to make the third where her parents. So now Roulette. I have done all testing that we could do what. Well there test was not wrong I must have until now - annual eye checks, erg. exams. I have switched dogs or sent the wrong blood. Finally Dr. had dogs that pass these tests and have been carriers Felix agreed to draw the blood from all three after of PRA . You use these dogs in your breeding pro- seeing their tattoo's at PCA 2003. gram and hope for the best and still come up with When the results came back the sire was now a PRA positive dogs!!! carrier the dam was still normal and the get was still a carrier. Needless to say my belief in this test was Today we have a chance with the use of PRCD test- now rather shaky!! ing. By using Optigen A's in your breeding program, In May of 2005 they retested all the blood they we now know we have the best chance possible to had to find that several of the affected where now eliminate PRA in future litters. normal. Mine where still as she found them in 2003 they never changed. Loubelle's Kennel I have not tested any of my breeding stock as of Dianne R. Flanagan yet, as I'm using all normals from tested parents and -------------------------grandparents. Do I want to test again? I'm not sure, but I suppose I'll need to do so someday. I, as many poodle breeder's, was really excited when told that they found a marker for the most commonly Lucille Perzan contracted PRA affecting our breed. Caprice Toy Poodles cont. on page 25 I immediately had blood drawn on my special by ------------------------------The Poodle Papers / Fall Edition cont. from page 23

Page 25 2) Have ALL puppies in my litters ERG’d , not just cont. from page 24 My family has been breeding and exhibiting min- the ones I was keeping. That way I wouldn’t put a poiature poodles for over 35 years. We have done tential blind dog in an unprepared pet home. With yearly eye checks on our dogs since the early GREAT luck I found a very wonderful and competent AVCO Opthamologist. The support and help I got from 1970's. When we heard the Prcd test would be them kept me going. available, we decided to test the majority of our kennel. With a lot of luck all the results came back 3) I studied pedigrees and studied pedigrees some "Normal". We then purchased a dog whom we more…..talked to people…..did eye checks on all the tested and he came back as a carrier. I decided at dogs every year until they were 12 (no I didn’t register this point, we would still be able to use him in a all of them with CERF, but still keep all of them on breeding program. We bred him to the "Normal" file). bitches and tested the puppies. This test allowed us to breed out the carrier in one generation. 50% 4) If and when someone finally produced a test, I would of the puppies were "Normal" in the first litter. I test every dog. think the purpose of this test is to allow us to use When Optigen finally gave us the test, I could at last the Carrier dogs in breeding programs, IF NECbreed a litter with some degree of safety. We started ESSARY. I don't think they should be thrown testing the key, older dogs and progressed to the younger away, like a lot of breeders I've heard have been ones. Since the test has come out we have never bred a doing. It does get costly and hopefully the cost dog that was not tested. Did our research and ERG’s will drop as time goes by. pay off? I think so. We have Optigen tested over 20 dogs with the result of only one carrier.

Karin Berlind Karadale Poodles ----------------------I hope I’m no different than most breeders in the fact that I’m always looking for ways to find out what genetic problems my dogs carry. With regard to PRA, I had my first case of PRA way back in the 1950’s. It scared me out of breeding Miniature Poodles and I stayed out until I inherited the poodles of Carol Shaw. I had put together a very small breeding program for Carol and when she died, it seemed like it was time to try once more. Well, in the first litter in 1989, I produced a PRA bitch. I was truly broken hearted, and I know anyone who has had that happen feels the same way. Not only the thought of producing a blind dog, but the thought that I might sell a dog as a pet that would go blind…………….at that point I was so close to just giving up again!

I too often hear that the test is too expensive. I admit that makes me very angry. Breeding has never been inexpensive, nothing about it is cheap. Even with the Miniatures we xray hips, check patellas, do thyroid testing. In the end, “It’s about the Dogs” that’s where our responsibilities rest. Thank the Lord we now have some tests to use.

Mildred Bartlett Maestoso Poodles ------------------------

Regarding PRA: When PRA became a problem in Toy and Miniature Poodles, we had our poodles examined yearly with an Ophthalmoscopic Exam and if it was suspected, an ERG was performed. The best this would prove was that this poodle did or did not have PRA. This caused many breeders After much study about the problem, pedigree research to stay away from some very good dogs because 1 and what was available to do for research, I decided to dog with that kennel name had PRA. All because these breeders were honest and informed other do the following: breeders who may have this affected poodle in their 1) Make available blood samples from the related dogs line so that they would be careful in checking their to the people who were doing research. Later we sent dogs. tissue and other samples.

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- Nancy Fishler -

When I moved to CA and Ch Quark of Beau Fairlady was given to me from Japan, I too was concerned when Arundel & Syntiffny came up in his background. But they said he would be very good for my line. They should know since they were breeding a few of my dogs I had sent to Japan. When the DNA test for PRA was found, of course Jack was one of the first ones I tested. It was expensive, but well worth it when he came back an “A”. Even then, it was some time before people started noticing the quality he was producing. Jack produced about 40 champions and I’m sure testing an “A” helped with some breeders using him. I was really fortunate to never have any PRA, but I’m sure that was because I never had more than 6 to 10 dogs at one time. I did worry though – every time we went for testing. Now I know when I breed that I’m safe. Now that we can test our poodles, we can breed to many that have what we need in our lines even though PRA is lurking in the background. We can breed A to A, A to B or even A to C. We know the chance we might be taking and can test the get from that breeding and go from there. It is taking time but more and more breeders are insisting that anyone they breed to has been tested. Also even many of the pet people have learned to ask about the testing and to see the certificates from the parents. Hopefully soon, PRA in our poodles will be something from the past. Norma Strait Norjean Toy Poodles -------------------------I want to thank all the Breeders that took the time to respond to the statement. Testing is tool that is available to us as Breeders to breed healthier dogs. Its up to us as Breeder how we choose to use the tools that are available to us in our breeding programs. Leslie Editor: The Poodle Papers.

Nancy Fishler of Camelot Poodles passed away on September 23, 2006; leaving her husband Marvin, daughters Mary Ellen Fishler and Patti Weiner, and two grandchildren Stacie and Steven. Her first involvement with poodles was in 1952 when her veterinarian Dr. Gasow of the famed Saliyn Springer Spaniels exposed her to the world of dog shows. She was former past president and long time member of the Washington Poodle Club and a member of the all breed National Capital Kennel Club. Over the years she bred over 65 champions which included many top producers, all breed Best In Show winners, Specialty Best In Show winners and group winners. Ch. Camelot Ice Princess, Ch. Camelot Alliage (top toy poodle and Pedigree Award winner for two years) and Ch. Camelot Private Collection were just three of her proud accomplishments. Nancy worked very hard to create and achieve a distinctly recognizable example of the breed and her proudest moments were not the many wins but when someone would look in the ring and say "that must be a Camelot poodle". Even though due to health issues she was not currently exhibiting poodles, there are still many successful toys being shown today with Camelot in their pedigrees. The family has requested in lieu of cards and flowers expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Poodle Club of America Foundation.

We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

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One More Dog One Dog Is Not Trouble And Two Are So Funny The Third One Is Easy, The Fourth One's A Honey The Fifth Is Delightful, The Sixth One's A Breeze You Find You Can Live With A Housefly With Ease

There's Dog Food And Vitamins, Training And Shots And Entries And Travel And Motels Which Cost Lots Is It Worth It You Wonder? Are You Caught In A Trap? Then That Favorite Comes Up And Climbs In Your Lap His Look Says You're Special And You Know That You Will Keep All The Critters In Spite Of The Bill

So How 'Bout Another? Would You Really Dare? They're Really Quite Easy But Oh Lord, The Hair!

Some Just For Showing And Some Just To Breed And Some Just For Loving, They All Fill A Need

With Dogs On The Sofa And Dogs On The Bed And Crates In The Kitchen, Its No Bother You Said They're Really No Trouble, Their Manners Are Great What's Just One More Dog And One More Little Crate?

Winter Is A Hassle But The Dogs Love It True And They Must Have Their Walks Tho' You Are Numb And Blue Late Evening Is Awful, You Scream And You Shout At The Dogs On The Sofa Who Refuse To Go Out The Dogs And The Dog Shows, The Travel, The Thrills The Work And The Worry, The Pressure, The Bills

The Sofa Is Hairy The Windows Are Crusty The Floor Is All Footprints The Furniture's Dusty The Housekeeping Suffers But What Do You Care? Who Minds A Few Noseprints And A Little More Hair? So Let's Keep A Puppy, You Can Always Find Room And A Little More Time For The Dust Cloth And Broom

The Whole Thing Seems Worth It, The Dogs Are Your Life They're Charming And Funny And Offset The Strife Your Lifestyle Has Changed, Things Just Won't Be The Same Yes Those Dogs Are Addictive And So's The Dog Game!

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There's Hardly A Limit To The Dogs You Can Add The Thought Of A Cutback Sure Makes You Feel Sad Each One Is Special, So Useful, So Funny The Food Bill Grows Larger, You Owe The Vet Money Your Folks Never Visit, Few Friends Come To Stay Except Other Dog Folks Who Live The Same Way Your Lawn Has Now Died And Our Shrubs Are Dead Too Your Weekends Are Busy, Your Off With Your Crew

June 2007 is the 75th Anniversary Show! Mark your Calendars for this Great Event and come help us all Celebrate! The Greatest Show on Earth! Dates for National (including an AKC Hunting Retriever Test) are June 9 – June 15, 2007

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Standard Poodles. The unique characteristic identified in Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Standard Poodles is that it appears to affect black dogs at a dramatically higher rate that any other color. This fact has attracted the attention of The Elaine Ostrander Lab at the National Institutes of Health. Elaine's lab focuses on cancer in humans, particularly breast cancer and prostate cancer, but much of their research is done in the dog world. While the ultimate aim is to solve cancer problems in people, dogs and dog breeders benefit from the genetic research that is done on dogs. Many Standard Poodle owners and breeders were kind enough to submit blood samples at the PCA National Specialty Show this year. Since the show, additional owners and breeders have submitted blood samples and case samples. The laboratory has developed a great set of control dogs and is moving the project forward so that the genetic basis of SCC in Standard Poodles can be identified. At this point, the laboratory has received approximately 20 case studies describing dogs who have been diagnosed with the disease. In order to have the best opportunity to study the genetics of the disease, the laboratory would like to have approximately 50 case studies of affected dogs. If you know someone with an affected dog, would you please let them know of this need. The Ostrander laboratory is a very easy and helpful group of scientists to work with. All you need to do is contact Dana Mosher at [email protected] . You can also call Dana at 301451-9390. She is responsible for all laboratory samples and can answer any questions you might have about participating in the project. Thanks to those who have already participated. Mike Wahlig

PCA Regional-2007 Update! Agility has been added to the list of events for the September, 2007 Regional show. Agility will be held all three days starting on September 19 thru 21st, 2007 at the Queen Mary Park in Long Beach, California. The Coast Long Beach Hotel is the host hotel for the Regional event. A row of 100 rooms have been set aside for the event and people are already making reservations so please contact the hotel and make your room reservations indicating you are attending the Poodle Club of American Regional. The rate is $135.00 per night and a refundable deposit of $50.00 for cleaning fee if you have dogs in the room. More information will be in the premium list. The website for the hotel is www.coasthotel.com. We are pleased to have Mr. Michael Faulkner of Center Cross, VA designing the Logo for the event. Mr. Faulkner is an AKC judge of Sporting Dogs who judged the Sporting Group at the 2006 Westminister Dog Show. Michael is also a renowned artist and author of childrens' books. The original artwork will be auctioned off at the Regional. If you would like to serve on any of the committees please contact me at [email protected] or [email protected]. We at the Poodle Club of Southern California, the host club, and Poodle Club of America hope all Poodle lovers can attend. John Shoemaker Assist Show Chairperson PCA Regional-2007

Thank You! A Big Thank you to Cathi Winkles for photographing thePerformance Events at the National Specialty for the Newsletter , again this year. Also a big thank to her for allowing us to use 3 of her performance photo’s in the design of the Membership Directory Cover 2006-2008. Thank you Cathi for your continued support . It is really appreciated. Leslie Newing Editor of The Poodle Papers

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RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP DAY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M. BY KAREN LEFRAK ON A BEAUTIFUL SATURDAY MORNING, BARBARA GREEN, "D.J.", "MIKIMOTO," "GEM," AND I SQUEEZED INTO A TAXI TO GO TO MADISON SQUARE PARK ON 23RD STREET AND MADISON AVENUE. WE REPRESENTED THE POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA IN AN AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB EVENT THAT INTRODUCED TO THE PUBLIC DIFFERENT BREEDS OF DOGS AND REINFORCED THE NECESSITY OF LOVING AND CARING FOR THEM. “GEM” PERCHED ON THE TABLE WHILE “MIKI,” AND “D.J.” GREETED THEIR ADMIRERS IN MAJESTIC POSES ON THE GROUND. WE ANSWERED QUESTIONS ABOUT SIZE, GROOMING, TEMPERAMENT AND HEALTH. THE DOGS LICKED, AND NUZZLED, WAGGED THEIR TAILS AND LIVED UP TO THEIR ENDEARING REPUTATIONS. I WAS DELIGHTED THAT THERE WAS AN AUTHOR’S TABLE, ALSO. COPIES OF “JAKE THE PHILHARMONIC DOG” WERE DISPLAYED AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE WITH PLEASING RESULTS. BARBARA AND I SAT ON PARK BENCHES THROUGH THE DAY AND FELT AS IF WE HAD ESCAPED TO THE COUNTRY, EVEN IF ONLY 50 BLOCKS AWAY FROM HOME. AND THE POOCHES.....WELL, THEY LOVED THE ATTENTION SO MUCH THEY WISHED THEY COULD RETURN ON SUNDAY!

There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. -Ben Williams

PHOTO’S COURTESY OF AKC.

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Letter to a fellow breeder regarding submissive urination in puppies. As breeders we know, that every now and then there are puppies that are more submissive than is normal. That type of puppy must be handled more carefully than other puppies. We cannot usually predict which puppy may have this problem, as it may not happen while it is with the breeder and it's littermates. When it does occur, I recommend that the owner make no notice and pay no attention to the involuntary accidents. Never reprimand the puppy for this type of accident. I hope the puppy was not spayed at too young an age as that too can contribute to incontinence. I assume this puppy was close to a year of age or older before it was spayed. The owner of your puppy is doing the correct thing by asking visitors to ignore the puppy upon first coming into the home. I suggest that they refrain from asking the puppy to sit or do anything else that might cause any stress which could precipitate the submissive act. Simply being asked to sit by a stranger or newcomer can cause an accident in a puppy such as this because the process of sitting is similar to the position for urinating. After the visitor has been in the home for a while, have him/her give the puppy treats for doing nothing. It will learn that strangers can have good surprises. Don't let people come down over the top of the puppy to pet it, as we all know how dominant that position is to dogs. When possible, have the dog meet people outside where a few drops of urine will not matter and no notice will be made of it. Still have them ignore the puppy. Stand and talk a while and then go inside with the people and the puppy. I cannot stress enough how important it is to totally ignore the actual accident. A puppy can be caused to be much worse and possibly to never grow out of the prob-

lem if they are continually disciplined for such accidents. They have small bladders and no control of this submissive behavior at this young age. Ongoing socialization of puppies, especially a submissive puppy, is of utmost importance. The more the puppy meets people and new situations the more it can learn to take it in stride and enjoy. There are very few puppies that do not grow out of this problem. Building self confidence is a big part of the cure. Obedience classes, focus classes or other classes and taking the puppy to places with people and dogs will help, but the puppy will have accidents in the beginning. The owner should explain the problem to the instructors and classmates and be prepared to quietly clean up the accident with no fuss. Tell your owner to persevere. Roberta M. (Pepsi) Gilson Magicstar (standard poodles) Plymouth, Wisconsin

Art Show at The Dog Show FMI contact Pat Deshler 316-744-0057 email- [email protected] 2007 competition- deadline for competition is Jan. 10, 2007. CategoriesOil or Acrylic paintings Pastels Photography Hand pulled prints other media Water colors Drawings Sculpture Jewelry Artists can submitt up to 4 entries- entry fee of $40.00 per artist is required.

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Blood Test Available To Detect Heart Disease in Dogs A simple blood test is now available to detect heart disease in both symptomatic and asymptomatic dogs. The name of the canine blood test is Canine CardioCare. Like humans, dogs may show no outward signs in the early stages of heart disease and heart failure. However, the early stages are precisely where the diagnosis needs to be made in order to properly recognize this deadly disorder and enable your pet to live a healthier and longer life. According to Dr. Keith Strickland, veterinary cardiologist, 10 to 15 percent of patients seen at referral veterinary hospitals have heart disease of some sort. He believes the percentage is probably higher in the general population since dogs and cats that have mild or moderate heart disease do not necessarily have symptoms. Ask your veterinarian today about this new blood test called Canine CardioCare to detect heart disease in dogs. Also, you can get additional information by visiting Veterinary Diagnostics Institute (VDxI) at www.vetdiag.com or e-mail at [email protected].

To All Standard Poodle Breeders: We are getting lots of e-mails and telephone calls looking for Standard pups. If I don't know you have puppies available, I cannot refer buyers to you. When you have a litter available, will you please send me the following information: Your name, addresses, telephone number (if you will accept calls) or e-mail.

Number of Pups Date of Birth Number of Males

Number of Females

Color/Colors Available If pups are available to companion homes with alternation contracts? What genetic testing has been done on sire and dam? I will not refer buyers unless the minimum testing required for a CHIC number has been done - OFA # or Penn Hip, CERF# or ophthalmologist report, normal thyroid, SA normal skin punch. Please help us unite quality pups for the many buyers who are looking. Thanks. Glenna Carlson Standard Poodle Representative

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Getting To - and Staying on “the Same Page” This article introduces a four part series about the function and benefits of contracts in the pure bred dog community. Because we are dealing with living – and loved and valued - animals a contract should be viewed more as a list of duties and responsibilities for each signatory and only as a last resort as a document you expect to take to court. A contract that spells out the expectations and intentions of all of the signers should be entered in to with the expectation and intent of each of the signers to perform the listed duties, assume the listed responsibilities and use the method of resolving differences included in the document. The first article addresses the benefits and perils of co-ownership – we invite your comments and suggestions. Co-Ownership – A Mixed Blessing A serious, responsible potential owner looking for a Poodle of excellent pedigree to love – show – and breed – will at some point meet a serious, responsible breeder willing to part with such a gem – but only with the stipulation that the Poodle will be registered with AKC in co-ownership. The breeder, understandably, wants to retain some say over an animal which probably bears his/her kennel name and represents the breeder’s commitment to the Breed and the time, energy, ability and cash invested to develop a particular family. The potential owner will often see a co-ownership as evidence of the breeder’s continuing interest in the Poodle to be purchased and of the breeder’s desire to act responsibly should the animal need to be re-homed. In the best of all possible worlds I am describing an ideal situation but we all need to be aware that we do not dwell in the best of all possible worlds and in co-ownerships “issues” may be the rule rather than the exception.

world, there was no contract. The bitch was given full registration status with the AKC. Full registration with the AKC means "may be used as registerable breeding stock" and "entry in dog events [is] unlimited." Bill was listed on the registration form as 'new owner' while Joe - the breeder - was listed as 'new co-owner’. Bill found out very late in the game that Joe, the Breeder/Co-Owner of his Standard Poodle bitch had no intention of ever signing a Litter Registration for the bitch with the AKC. In response to Bill’s queries about potential mates, he was informed via e-mail "...there will be no breeding”. Bill would guess that he is not the only person to ever have this happen to them. At some point in time, Joe – the Breeder/Co-Owner became disgruntled with Bill for reasons that remain unclear to this day. They didn't see each other as much as they used to - they were both busy- but Bill kept Joe in touch as best as he could. Meanwhile, Bill was showing his bitch, thrilled to pieces when he put the very first point on her himself. With help from other handlers, and funded entirely by Bill, the bitch gradually accumulated the requisite points toward her Championship. All the while Bill kept Joe - the Breeder/CoOwner - in the loop by mail or via phone messages when Joe would no longer take Bill’s phone calls. When the bitch was one major short of finishing, Bill again got in touch with Joe – the Breeder/Co-Owner - to ask about potential mates. Bill did this because he thought it to be the correct thing to do because as the bitch's Breeder/Co-Owner, Joe, should have input into any future breeding down from this line. Imagine Bill’s shock when he was informed by Joe – who he still supposed was his friend - that Bill would never be able to register any of this bitch's puppies with the AKC because of Rule XIII. What????! He soon found out.

The following cautionary tale is a true story about a potential Owner – Bill – and a willing Breeder/Coowner - Joe

The AKC Procedures for Registration Matters' Rule XIII states that effective January 1, 1999, "all dam owners' signatures are required to register a litter. All applications without the proper signatures after that date will not be accepted."

Bill took possession of a beautifully bred Standard Poodle puppy bitch several years ago. She was to be Bill’s "learning on" show dog in that Bill would learn to groom for conformation and take conformation handling classes with her. The bitch had been bred by someone Bill considered a rather good friend. And since they were friends, and Bill was a novice in the dog show

Bill consulted experienced breeder friends in the community and was told to forget about breeding the bitch; to cut her down and move on. Bill thought that surely the AKC would help him if he stated his case to them. And so began a two yearlong odyssey through the labyrinthine world of the AKC.

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Page 33 cont. from page 32 Bill began by writing letters to AKC explaining the situation. He called them on the phone and begged them for help, sent them copies of all his correspondence with Joe – the Breeder/Co-Owner, spoke to lawyers and even hired one - all to no avail. At one point Bill asked for a trial board hearing to discuss this matter. Nothing happened except it kept him awake at night with worry. At wits' end, Bill came up with a question to the AKC that he had never posed to them before. "Has it ever happened," he asked, "that a litter got registered without the proper signatures?" His question, at first went unanswered. The AKC will only answer questions from individuals pertaining to a specific AKC regulation. And the AKC does not deal in hypotheticals; no litter no problem as far as they were concerned. There was nothing to discuss. But that particular question, or that question to a sympathetic individual on that day, prompted a slightly different response. Rather than the usual form letter with the requisite refrain, "Unfortunately, we cannot advise you on this situation. We can only suggest you attempt to resolve this issue with the co-owner," Bill was directed to the AKC's website and the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline. - And there it was. - In writing. - From the AKC.

factory to the [AKC], such as the fact that at the time of service an agreement was made ...to the effect that no application for registration should be made...". See the rule in its entirety on the AKC website: www.akc.org .under Regulations and Discipline. It makes interesting reading, especially as it cites examples and there are some disciplinary sanctions attached to arbitrary refusals. Simply put, the infamous "Rule XIII" could not be used as a weapon by one person against another – a co-owner refusing to sign a Litter Registration must “furnish a reason therefore satisfactory to the AKC” "Because I no longer speak to that person" is not a good enough reason from the AKC's standpoint to withhold a signature on any Litter Registration. Full registration, from the AKC's perspective, is a contract. No one person can deny another's right or desire to breed a registered, purebred dog simply because they refuse to sign a piece of paper. Now Bill has something to think about. Would he dare to test the AKC's own policy? Maybe. Bill has had time to think about any decision he would make – and he has come to believe that no one owns a pedigree entirely by themselves. Everyone, no matter how long they had been breeding dogs, had to acquire a foundation bitch from someone else. And no one breeds within their own pedigree for any length of time if they want a healthy gene pool. At some point you have to go to someone else's dog with your bitch. Bill found support from the kennel that the bitch's sire came from as they have a vested interest in seeing what she might produce if bred. However any decision about breeding this bitch will ultimately be Bill’s to make. Our cautionary tale is told to remind you of the lessons learned from generations of breeders, owners and coowners

- The answer to the question. Chapter 3, Section 6 from the AKC Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline states "No litter of purebred dogs...which shall be determined by the American Kennel Club to be acceptable in all other respects for registration, shall be barred from registration because of the failure ...to obtain some one or more signatures needed to complete the applicant's chain of title to the litter...unless that person who, when requested to sign shall furnish a reason therefore satis-

• For anyone considering entering into a co-ownership situation - insist on a well-written and detailed contract, even if your co-owner is a relative or your very best friend. Things happen and lives change. Having something in writing will go a long way with the AKC if you find yourself in a conflict with your coowner in the future. The AKC will want to see any written documentation you can provide

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Page 34 cont. from page 33 • Any co-ownership contract should include (among other details) issues such as how any expenses associated with breeding will be divided, how a stud dog will be chosen, who whelps the bitch, how a litter will be divided and at what age. In addition, spell out very clearly what happens if parties disagree, perhaps a mediation and binding arbitration clause, to avoid small claims court.

FROM THE FIELD…..

OK, you ask, just why in the world should I consider training my beautiful Poodle to go out there in a muddy field or a ucky pond and retrieve ducks? What is it that is so important that Poodles would lose if they never saw another field, pond or duck again? Well, those are very good questions that require a bit of thought, but here goes my answers, albeit from one who has limited experience with At the top of Bill’s wish list are some suggestions for field dogs and quite a few years of experience raising, training, showing and finishing my own AKC Poodles. • Would AKC consider helping to avoid co-ownership problems by including some guidelines and suggestions for contracts and mediation clauses when coownership registrations come into their offices? • We, that is the Fancy, are all part of the AKC constituency; it would be a benefit to the Fancy – and to AKC - to help avoid co-ownership problems by providing this kind of information. • AKC might also consider adding a binding arbitration clause as part of every co-ownership registration. Add a fee if necessary. This is not to suggest that the AKC mediate disagreements, but in order to register co-ownerships, each signer must provide proof of dispute resolution. With registrations down, this could be a way to help boost them. More people might be willing to enter into co-ownerships if they knew that they would be protected from malice and arbitrariness.

First, let’s assume that the Poodle standard was written for a reason and not just that one person saw one Poodle and decided to write the standard to fit that one dog. If the standard has a purpose, then it follows that the form described in the standard would allow the proper Poodle to perform whatever job the writer(s) had in mind when the standard was first penned. Historically, Poodles had a multitude of jobs but the most important one was to help put meat on the table by retrieving waterfowl that were hunted by their humans. In this regard, Poodles are no different than lots of other breeds that helped humankind survive and thrive over the years.

If you compare Poodles with some of the other retriever breeds, they stack up exceptionally well in two categories — their thinking ability and their So - should you consider co-owning a dog? Yes. non-shedding coat. No other breed of retriever has this combination. Perhaps, although I’m cer• But not without a contract. tainly no expert here, it was just these two reasons Bill learned that from a lengthy and disappointing ex- that Poodles fell out of favor with hunters. Reperience - and we hope you take advantage of his ex- trieving is mostly instinctual, but also a bit of very perience to protect yourself and your breeding program. important training goes a long way in actually getIn the next article we will be talking about alternative points ting the job done efficiently and effectively. But of view about the value of co-ownership – there is expert too much thinking can actually be a detriment to a opinion around the idea that the Breeder should “let go” of a dog when releasing it to a well vetted buyer on whom the retriever. And that coat – originally clipped into a Breeder has done his own “due diligence” investigation. short continental to protect the joints and provide And - again – your comments and questions are encour- buoyancy, if not attended to on a regular basis will aged. quickly get out of hand and be a major hindrance Mary Lebet & Cindy Crawley while working in the field. But the non-shedding Mary Lebet- email- [email protected] cont. on page 35 The Poodle Papers / Fall Edition

Page 35 the field and give your dog a try at it at the first coat is far superior for the house than a caked, convenient time and place you can find. It’s one smelly, shedding coat like some of the more heavily training activity that almost anyone can participate coated retrievers. And a keen mind can only be an in, no matter how old or young you are, how rich asset in the house too. So there it is – two reasons or poor, or in good health or not. You won’t regret why poodles are superior in some minds as retriev- getting out and starting some field training with ers, and the exact two reasons why they could have your Poodle, and I know your Poodle will thank fallen out of favor. you for it. cont. from page 34

But if we assume that the thinking ability and the coat were important to Poodles in the field (as well as structure as described in the poodle standard), how can we assure that these qualities continue on in our Poodles of today? The easiest way is to take them back to their “roots” and train them for that purpose. If a Poodle meets the standard as written, has the brains to be trainable, has the instinct to bring back the birds, and has a coat that stands up to it all without becoming a problem, I’d say you have a pretty good example of a Poodle on your hands. Using a dog for its main original purpose quickly shows which dogs are properly constructed, have the instinct to retrieve birds, and have the brains to accept the training required. If we lose these qualities, what do we have left? We have just any old dog that can sit around and look pretty just like a lot of other breeds who are companion dogs. And this isn’t all bad – it’s just that our unique Poodles are capable of so much more and are the happiest when they can get out and use their brains and form to show us “hunters” what they can do in the modern world. I, for one, like a dog that can think, has some spunk and can do whatever I ask with verve and desire. To lose those qualities through lack of use would relegate Poodles to being glorious couch potatoes.

Plan now on attending PCA’s WC and WCX tests next June, held the Sunday prior to agility on Monday and obedience/rally on Tuesday. If you need information on field training in the meantime, please feel free to call or e-mail me at any time. Joyce Carelli PCA WC/WCX Chairman

Next year is California for the Regional, where next ? Does your Club want to host a Regional? Bring The Poodles in to your Town?

Other performance venues like obedience, agility, rally and tracking are also ways to use the Poodle brain and function, but nothing other than field work allows Poodles to use their brain and instinct to help humankind survive. Hopefully I’ll never see the day that we have to depend on dogs to help us survive and bring back meat for the table, but to If so contact: ignore this integral part of what makes a Poodle a Dr. Michael G. Knight Poodle is doing a disservice to our trusty compan- Poodle Club of America Second Vice President ions. So let’s all get out and support Poodles in [email protected] The Poodle Papers / Fall Edition

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POODLE PAPERS September 25, 2006 To: All Poodle Enthusiasts From: Glenna Carlson National Show Chairman RE: THE SUBJECT IS DIAMONDS

Diamonds, according to Marilyn Monroe, may be square-cut or pear-shaped, but always diamonds are a girl’s best friend. For others, Poodles – not diamonds – are a girl’s best friend and PCA will assure the fancy that no diamond will have more clarity and sparkle than the Poodle Club of America’s diamond anniversary - our 75th Anniversary Specialty – June 8-15, 2007. The show committee is excitedly preparing for our diamond theme to be carried out from our show décor to the set-up decorating contest – and our PCA dinner on Friday with diamonds taking center stage! All will remember that for PCA and Poodles DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER. There are some exciting additions for our 75th Anniversary. One is reserved seating which has been asked for many years. Finally, our committee has devised an excellent plan for seating for all – a few seats will be available for reservation. Lots of seating is free as it has always been and the judge’s education group will have a wonderful area for this learning experience as they will be seated between the two rings! We are excited about this! A separate article in this issue of the Poodle Papers has more details. And to really celebrate our 75 years, the top winners from the past ten years will receive a special and individual invitation to bring those special Poodles back for one last and triumphant victory lap around the ring as their credentials are read for the audience. This special addition to PCA will

For National, 2007, PCA is asking each person who photographs any portion of our event to contact me, Glenna Carlson, for a request to photograph form. The reason for this is to comply with one of PCA’s regulations – see Rules and Regulations, page 17 of the premium list which states: “…The Poodle Club of America prohibits the use of video recording devices or photographic equipment at these events for commercial purposes without prior written consent of Show Chairperson”. This means that if you take photographs of any kind or videotape the show for sale, you are required to request the form. If a photographer takes money AT THE SHOW, that photographer becomes a vendor and is subject to paying a vendor fee and having a booth in the vendor room. If sales are done by mail or website, no vendor fee is required. And all photographers must remember that there are no exclusives to photograph at Poodle Club of America events. In case you need a reminder, judges for 2007 are: Mr. Dana Plonkey Ms. Maxine Beam Mr. Edd E. Bivin Mrs. Helen Lee James InterVariety Competition

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With excitement running very high for National – once again in friendly, hospitable Salisbury, MD at the Wicomico Civic Center – with headquarters hotel, the Ramada Inn. Purina has joined us as our dog food sponsor, and they have a reception planned at the Ramada as well as breakfast sandwiches for all exhibitors each of the five mornings of the show. That will be a terrific addition to those who are grooming or getting ready for their performance events early in the morning.

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We again hope that Oster will join us as our equipment sponsor. How generous Oster has been with the wonderful and numerous prizes they offer. HOW COULD I BE FORGETTING? Each year PCA is blessed to have Toni Sosnoff arranging and supervising our luncheons. She is a wonderful hostess in the luncheon room and as an eagle-eye for details. Nothing escapes her! Not only does she plan wonderful and delicious luncheon menus, she also is instrumental in planning the menu for our Friday banquet. Without Toni, my job as Show Chairman would be much more difficult. I did not include Toni in my summer, 2006 Poodle Papers thank yous. Toni, you know how very much I depend on you and thank you for all you do for Poodles and PCA. If you think 2007 is taking all of my time, you would be wrong. Our judges for 2008 have been contacted and have accepted their judging assignments (pending AKC approval, or course): Mr. Norman Patton Ms. Betsey Leedy Mr. Jack MacGillivray Mrs. Maria Aizcorbe InterVariety Competition

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In a couple of weeks, we will be heading to South Texas and our winter home. Please contact me there at [email protected] if I can be of help to you in any way. Enjoy the winter wherever you are – and remember to hug your Poodles every day! Best Wishes to All! Glenna Carlson National Show Chairman

It is my and honor and privilege as Second Vice President of PCA to assist all of our Affiliate Clubs in whatever way I can. While the majority of my time is devoted to show date approval, issuance of the medallions, etc. I would like to let you know that I am here for the affiliate clubs in a much greater capacity. For example: are you consistently conducting “programs” for the betterment and increasing the knowledge of the different varieties within our breed at your local meetings? For any of you whom have had the responsibility of planning these programs over a period of time, you may have run out of ideas or find it increasingly difficult to come up with new and innovative ideas for your future programs. I would like to see all of the affiliate clubs working together and helping each other with items such as this and many more. If we were to look at all of the talent and knowledge we have across the country in the areas of breeding, raising, showing, training, grooming, bathing, maintaining a healthy show coat, therapy dog programs, community outreach/awareness, obedience training, field trials, agility and more, I am sure we could most definitely help each other out with new ideas and helpful hints. If you need ideas or have had excellent programs at your local club, why not share it with everyone. Feel free to send me your ideas or suggestions, I will then send it out to all affiliate clubs and let’s help each other grow and learn about our fantastic Poodle. What you may take as common knowledge in handling something may be the answer to someone else’s prayers. This is only one of the many topics in which we can all help each other. If anyone has ideas that have worked or things you have tried that have not worked from a club perspective, let’s share that information and our love for the breed. I will be sending out to all the Affiliate Club Secretaries a suggested program for each month. On another note: please take a moment to visit the PCA website as the forms for our specialty shows have been updated. Under the heading of Affiliate Club you will find the following links: \o “http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/forms/clubinstruction.pdf” \t “_blank” Affiliate Club Instruction Sheet \o “http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/forms/ medallionrequest.pdf” \t “_blank” Medallion Request & \o “http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/forms/medallionapp.pdf” \t “_blank” Medallion Application Form \o “http://www.poodleclubofamerica.org/forms/ Showapplication.pdf” \t “_blank” Application for Specialty

Show For All Shows

Dr. Michael G. Knight Poodle Club of America Second Vice President [email protected]

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Page 38 Monday and Tuesday, February 12-13, 2007 line for return of renewals is December 1, 2006. After renewal orders are filled, new ticket purchase requests Madison Square Garden will be filled in the order received after October 2. TickNew York, New York ets will be mailed in late January.

America's First AKC Champions-Only Dog Show Entry limited to 2,500 dogs All Working, Terrier, Toy and Non-Sporting Breeds will be judged on Monday, with Groups judged Monday evening All Sporting, Hound and Herding Breeds will be judged on Tuesday with Groups judged Tuesday evening Best In Show will be judged Tuesday evening The Group and Best In Show competition will be televised live on USA Network from 8-11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday *165 Breeds and Varieties to be judged during the day Monday and Tuesday Junior Showmanship Preliminaries each afternoon with finals at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening Tickets available through The Westminster Kennel Club, Ticketmaster and at the Madison Square Garden Ticket Office *Competition in each breed and variety may be viewed in streaming video at the Westminster website. This video will be available within two hours of completion of the judging of that breed. (Please note: A high speed connection is necessary for viewing.)

The Westminster Kennel Club's 131st Annual All Breed Dog Show Monday and Tuesday, February 12-13, 2007 Madison Square Garden New York, New York The instructions and order form for purchasing 2007 Westminster Kennel Club tickets directly from the club will be posted here on the website beginning on October 2.

Some tickets will also go on sale at TicketMaster beginning on November 1, 2006. General admission tickets may be purchased only through TicketMaster. NOTE: A limited number of general admission tickets are held back from advance sale and will be available for purchase at the Garden on each morning of the show. However, these tickets go very quickly. The dog show was completely sold out in 2005 and 2006, we advise that you purchase your tickets in advance.

AKC ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2007 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS New York, NY -- The American Kennel Club® announced today the winners of the 2007 AKC® Lifetime Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented to the winners by AKC President and Chief Executive Officer, Dennis B. Sprung, at the December 5, 2006 Delegates Meeting in Long Beach, California, held in conjunction with the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The winners will each receive an engraved Tiffany and Co. sterling silver bowl. A larger bowl, engraved with the names of all recipients past and present, is on permanent display at the AKC Headquarters in New York City. The AKC Lifetime Achievement Awards were created to honor those individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of purebred dogs on a national level. The recipients were selected by votes cast by AKC member clubs for nominees in each of the following categories: Conformation, Companion Events and Performance.

Priority for ticket purchases will begin with returning ticket holders from 2006 being allowed to purchase the same or better tickets (if available) for 2007. The dead-

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The 2007 recipients are: Conformation: Jane Kamp Forsyth From Pinehurst, North Carolina, Forsyth grew up in the show ring and was successful with her dogs at a young age. In her teens she managed and handled dogs for several well-known kennels. She became a professional handler and went into partnership with George Pusey. Together, they bred and exhibited top Boxers for three years. She later joined forces with Robert S. Forsyth, and they soon became one of dogdom’s most famous husband-and-wife handling teams. Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth handled Best in Show winners at Westminster, the only married couple to do so. Forsyth has been named the Kennel Review Handler of the Year three times, earning her a place in the Hall of Fame. She has won three Gaines Awards, including Woman of the Year, and was inducted into the American Boxer Club Hall of Fame in 2001. In 1981, after forty-three years, Mrs. Forsyth retired from handling. She is approved for all AKC and FCI breeds, and has judged in England, Finland, Sweden, South America, Puerto Rico, Canada, Italy, and Mexico. Forsyth judged four AKC/Eukanuba National Championships including Best in Show in January 2006. Companion Events: Marian Mason Hodesson Hodesson, of Tucson, Arizona, was born in the north of England and immigrated with her family to the United States in 1928, along with the family Collie. They settled in Monrovia, California, establishing the Wilpshire Kennel in the early thirties. First drawn to Obedience, Hodesson trained and showed Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Miniature Poodles, finishing several dogs in those early years in both Conformation and Obedience. She became an Obedience judge in the 1940s and applied for her first breed in Conformation in 1963. She is presently licensed to judge the Sporting, Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding Groups. She has judged throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Mexico, New Zealand and Australia. A charter member of the Canada del Oro Kennel Club, Hodesson has been a member of the Collie Club of America and Tucson Kennel Club for over 53 and 35 years respectively, serving as Chair in a variety of capacities. Hodesson worked with her late husband, Samuel, a veterinarian for 23 years. They have been longtime contributors to the Veterinary School Library at the Ohio State University.

Performance: Kenneth A. Marden Marden, from Whitefield, Maine, has owned, trained, and bred German Shorthaired Pointers since 1961. Successfully competing under his Crossing Creek banner in field trials and hunting tests, as well as Conformation and Obedience, Marden has finished 12 Champions, all amateur handled. A Field trial judge since 1966, he has judged more than 100 pointing breed Field trials. Marden was a Director on the AKC Board from 1986 to 2006. In 1987, he was elected president of The American Kennel Club and established the Performance Events department. Under his leadership the department expanded to include Herding, Agility, Lure Coursing, Earthdog and Coonhound events. Following his three-years as president, Marden continued to serve as a Director on the AKC Board where his experience and knowledge of Performance events provided an invaluable resource. For the last thirteen years, he has held the position of Chairman of the AKC Gun Dog Championships Association, which supervises the annual AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championships. He has also served several terms as president of the Eastern German Shorthaired Pointer Club, and has been an AKC delegate and vice president of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.

The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and wellbeing, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 18,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org . AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design, and all associated marks and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.

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