Poodle Papers Spring 2004

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

Spring2004 2002-2004 OFFICERS & COMMITTEES President:Anne Rogers Clark 1st Vice Pres.: Doris Cozart 2nd Vice Pres.:Diann Ellis Corres. Sec.: Helen Tomb-Taylor [email protected] Record. Sec.: Doris Grant Treasurer: Scott Olund Variety Representatives Toy:Jack MacGillivray Mini:Barbara Furbush Stand.: Dr Samuel Peacock Publicity: Thomas Carneal AKC Delegate: Barbara Green Show Committee Chairperson: Glenna Carlson Performance Events Obedience Chairperson-Susie Osborn Performance Events Agility Chairperson-Jan Hopper j WC/WCX Working Certificate Chairperson- Mrs. Beverly Cobb Public Education Coordinator Arlene Scardo Affiliate Club Council: Diann Ellis PCA Foundation: Exec. Director Michael Wahlig Genectic Anomalies Committee: Director Michael Wahlig PCA Poodle Rescue Central: Sandra Malicote 713 -526 -9619 email:[email protected] Poodles in America: Editor:Betsey Leedy Breeder Referral: Richard Lehman 956-447-1939 PCA Home Page Leslie Newing www.poodleclubofamerica.org

President’s Message

President's Message By now you all must know of the change in venue for the 2004 POODLE CLUB OF AMERICA'S Specialty Show. Much thanks must be given to Barbara and Jack Furbush for stepping into the breach (caused by Leap Year changing the date of the annual show) and finding an alternate show site that not only compares to the Show Place Arena-but may be better in some respects. This all so includes a wonderful area for the WC, WCX trials. Barbara has done a terrific job in seeking out solutions to every problem that might come up in relocating the show for this year. It has been a huge task, however Barbara with help from our show chair Glenna Carlson, and assistant show chair Richard Lehman as well as other members of the Board was well up for the job. Thank you all that have become involved and given so freely of your time and expertise. Anne Rogers Clark

PCA Information Hal Kinne [email protected] The Poodle Papers Editor: Leslie Newing 203-255-3396 eves. Email: [email protected]

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Coming Specialties

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SWEEPSTAKES: TBA JULY 23 GREATER MILWAUKEE POODLE CLUB P.C.A. AFFILIATE CLUB SHOWS BREED: MR. WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM JULY 24: & 25 TIDELANDS POODLE CLUB * Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis BREED: KEN NAGLER & PATRICK . SHELMADINE 2004 JULY 28GREATER PITTSBURGH POODLE CLUB APRIL 17 WASHINGTON POODLE CLUB BREED:: CHARLES CYOPIK BREED:: MR. JORDAN CHAMBERLAIN AUGUST 13 COLUMBINE STATE POODLE APRIL 26:WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN POODLE CLUB BREED: WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM BREED: KENNETH M. MC DERMOTT OBEDIENCE: PATRICIA MAYNARD OBEDIENCE: H. EDWARD WHITNEY SWEEPSTAKES: DORI CARNELL APRIL 30 :WILLIAM PENN POODLE CLUB JUNIOR SHOWMAN: N/A BREED: MRS. CAROLYN TAYLOR AUGUST 20:WESTERN RESERVE POODLE CLUB OBEDIENCE: FRANK WASHABAUGH BREED: MICHAEL CANALIZO MAY 8 LOS ANGELES POODLE OBEDIENCE CLUB, TBD: SWEEPSTAKES INC. AUGUST 20:POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIJUDGES: OBEDIENCE: N/A FORNIA, INC. MAY 8 HUB POODLE CLUB OF ORANGE COUNTY BREED:JERRY L. ROSZMAN BREED: MRS. MAUREEN RUSSO AUGUST 20 :HEART OF AMERICA POODLE CLUB MAY 16 POODLE CLUB OF HAWAII BREED: MRS. KAREN S MCFARLANE BREED: PEGGY HAUCK OBEDIENCE: MR. RICHARD CRAVEN OBEDIENCE: WINSTON KUPAU AUGUST 21:SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUB MAY 22:PANORAMA POODLE CLUB OF MT. SPOKANE BREED:: LUIS AIZECORBE BREED: ARLY HUSSIN: CONFORMATION AUGUST 22:SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUB OBEDIENCE:JOYCE OSTBY: BREED: ADRENA BRUNOTTE MAY 28 POODLE CLUB OF MASSACHUSETTS SEPTEMBER 17:QUINNIPIAC POODLE CLUB BREED:: DANIEL AUGUSTUS BREED:: MRS. NONA CATERALL OBEDIENCE, REGULAR CLASSES - H.E. OBEDIENCE: MRS. ELIZABETH CHASE WHITNEY OCTOBER 7:GREENSPRING POODLE CLUB OBEDIENCE, RALLY AND NON-REGULAR BREED:: DR. SAMUEL M. PEACOCK CLASSES - TBA OBEDIENCE: MRS. MARIE V HUFFMAN SWEEPSTAKES - HELEN SOKOPP OCTOBER 16 POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL CALIJUNE 18 ORLANDO POODLE CLUB FORNIA BREED:: RANDY GARREN BREED:: MRS. PEGGY HAUCK OBEDIENCE: WILLIAM DILLARD DECEMBER 10:POODLE CLUB OF LEHIGH VALLEY SWEEPSTAKES: JOE WAKE BREED:: JACK MACGILLIVRAY JUNE 26 POODLE CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY DECEMBER 11:POODLE CLUB OF LEHIGH VALLEY BREED: MARILYN MAYFIELD OBEDIENCE: JOHN LANDIS JULY 1:THE POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFOR NIA, * Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis BREED: ANDREW MILLS JULY 2: TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUB POODLE CLUB OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BREED: J. RAY JOHNSON PRESIDENT: Janet D. Collins, 25076 Asti Rd., Cloverdale, CA OBEDIENCE: HAROLD LAVENE - NOVICE & 95441 707-857-3607 NON-REGULAR SECRETARY: Mary Olund, 12 Elkin Ct., San Rafael, CA 94901 HAROLD DOAN - OPEN & UTILITY 415-457-4648 SWEEPSTAKES: TED LEE BREEDER REFERRAL: Mary Olund, 415-457-4648 JULY 7: POODLE CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO RESCUE REFERRAL: Mary Olund, 415-457-4648 BREED: W. EVERETT DEAN: OBEDIENCE: FRANK SALING SAN DIEGO POODLE CLUB JULY 15:BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Michelle Mixon, 1857 Warnock Dr., Ramona, CA EVENT No. 2004157302 92065 760-787-0763 DATE: JULY 15, 2004 SECRETARY: Norma Strait, 1531 W. Knapp Dr., Vista, CA BREED: EDD E. BIVIN 760-724-9134 OBEDIENCE: FRANK WASHABAUGH BREEDER REFERRAL: Norma Strait, 760-724-9134 RESCUE REFERRAL: Janine Loescher, 619-262-7650

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* Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis TWIN CITIES POODLE CLUB 2004 Board members list: PRESIDENT:Elaine(Robinson)Rude VP: Kay Reilly TREASURER:Sue Blomquist SECRETARY Holly Corbett 5748,27 ave.so. Minneapolis,MN.55417 [email protected] DIRECTORS: Judy Menzos Terri Meyers Eva Mitchell Linda Hoof Barb Beneke Sincerely, Holly Corbett

THE POODLE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. PRESIDENT: Madeline Patterson, 4570 Moorpark Rd., Camarillo,CA 93012 805-529-4705 SECRETARY: Jill Ferrara, 9200 Encino Ave., Northridge, CA91325 818-993-8948 BREEDER REFERRAL: Madeline Patterson, 805-5297405 RESCUE REFERAL: Madeline Patterson, 805-529-7405

TAMPA BAY POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Linda Sciacca, 6166 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL33772 727-391-1332 SECRETARY: Elizabeth Hutchens, POP Box 5222, Clearwater, FL33752 727-789-2574 BREEDER REFERRAL: Linda Sciacca, 727-391-1332 RESCUE REFERAL: Karen Toth, 727-541-1332

WESTERN RESERVE POODLE CLUB 2004

COLUMBINE STATE POODLE CLUB, INC.

PRESIDENT: Barbara Ackerman phone:440-842-2215 10880 Woodview Blvd ,Parma Hts, OH 44130 email:[email protected] VICE PRES: Judy Pelgar phone:330-648-9420 13005 Chatham, Spencer, OH 44275 email: [email protected] CORRES SECY: Jan Gilson phone:440-238-9447 10096 Shale Brook Ct ,Strongsville, OH 44149 email:[email protected] TREASURER: MaryJo Baranowski RECORDING SECY: Joan Madis RESCUE REFERRAL: Sally Kerns phone:330-467-7769 9040 Lowell Lane,Northfield, OH 44067 email: [email protected] BREEDER REFERRAL:Sharon Shafranek phone:419-929-6208 1160 Chenango Rd , Wakeman, OH 44889 email:[email protected] Board Members: Carol Dean Sally Kerns Joanne Kirk Shelley Klein

PRESIDENT: Bill Ramsey, 12030 Woodlake Rd., Elbert, CO 80106 719-495-9144 SECRETARY: Bernice Ramsey, 12030 Woodlake Rd., Elbert, CO 80106 719-495-9144 BREEDER REFERRAL: Elaine Noel, 303-693-9946 RESCUE REFERAL: Jeanne Phipers, 303-985-2811

PUGET SOUND POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Dana Plonkey, 13710 Manor Way, Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-743-1601 SECRETARY: Christine Dallas, 36313 84th Ave NE, Eatonville,WA 98328 360-832-3747 BREEDER REFERRAL: Judy Lord, 425-745-8131 RESCUE REFERAL: Kym Gagner, 425-822-2659

BLUEBONNET POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Ricdhard Jordan, 110 Gary St., New Waverly, TX 77358 936-344-9571 SECRETARY: Alice Herd, 5711 Sugar Hill Dr., #19, Houston, TX 77057 713-784-5915 BREEDER REFERRAL: Guinnette Peebles, 281-4773297 RESCUE REFERAL: Guinnette Peebles, 281-477-3297

WATCHUNG MOUNTAIN POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Carolyn O’Rourke, 123 Main Street, Apt. B, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-3299 SECRETARY: Lynda Stadtler, 616 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-6396 BREEDER REFERRAL: Wolfgang Hahn, 212-831-8254 RESCUE REFERAL: Anita McKenna, 908-237-1347

POODLE CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY PRESIDENT: Dr. Roger Pritchard, 310 S. Sooner Rd., Midwest City, OK 73110 405-732-1873 SECRETARY: Sarah Schmidt, 3017 SW 95, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 405-692-0522 BREEDER REFERRAL: Karla Roth 405-376-3651 RESCUE REFERRAL: Karla Roth 405-376-3651

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Dear Poodle friends, Longtime Twin Cities Poodle member Rose Marie "Sue" Julig,age 61 passed away January 12 after a battle with cancer Preceded in death by husband Carl: and father Woodrow. Survived by Mother, M a r i e R o b e r t s , d a u g h t e r, C y n t h i a Newcombe, Granddaughters Nicole and Andrea-Rose,andBrothers Donald, Dennis,and Douglas Roberts,and dearest friend,Eva Mitchell. Sue has been a TCPC fixture for over 20 years,finishing most of her Miniature Champions herself.through Vol.IX of Poodles in America ,she had 23 AKC champion Mini's,though the number is now over 50,and several more still out there wrapping up their titles. Sue's wonderful smile and good sportsmanship, and "joie de vie" will be greatly missed, Sincerely, Holly Corbett,Secretary, Twin Cities Poodle Club,Inc.

PCA National 2004 SUNDAY JUNE 6th AGILTIY MONDAY JUNE 7th OBEDIENCE TUESDAY JUNE 8th ALL DOGS WEDNESDAY JUNE 9th ALL BITCHES THURSDAY JUNE 10th INTERVARIETY WICOMICO CIVC CENTER SALISBURY Maryland

PCA Foundation The PCA Foundation recently received an updated status report on the University of California,

Davis' work on characterizing the inheritance of Addison's Disease and linked DNA markers. The report is dated October 15, 2003. As of that time, genomic information and data had been collected on 1,349 Standard Poodles (10.5% with Addison's). The heritability estimate for Standard Poodles is quite high at 0.75. A single locus, autosomal recessive mode of inheritance is suggested for Standard Poodles. This mode of inheritance may be proven statistically if a sufficient number of dogs are added in future analyses. The Dr. Oberbauer has assembled a subset of an approximately 800 dog Standard Poodle family to begin scanning the genome to identify a linked marker. Using 182 highly related Standard Poodles, screening has begun but linkage has not yet been identified. The Foundation continues to support this work. Please continue to provide phenotype, Addisonian status and pedigree data along with buccal epithelial swabs to Dr. Oberbauer and her colleagues. The best way to get information on how to provide the needed information and materials is to visit the University of California Davis web site at http://cgap.ucdavis.edu. Thanks for all the past support.

University of California Davis has just completed a two year study to define the inheritance of idiopathic epilepsy in the Poodle. They have collected phenotypic, pedigree and survey data for 72 Toy Poodles (8.3% affected), 54 Miniature Poodles (18.5% affected) and 1,291 Standard Poodles (3.4% affected). DNA samples have also been collected and stored. The Foundation will continue to support further work on this project. As in all UC Davis studies, to make submission convenient for owners, Internet access (http://cgap.ucdavis.edu) permits owners to go to the website and request the study participation kits. The kits include a questionnaire for the phenotypic parameters, the buccal epithelial collecting swabs, instructions on how to swab and a return postage paid envelope. What could be easier? Please participate.

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Sent in by Betsey Leedy

THE STAGES OF CANINE PREGNANCY

races then crawls. Do you call the vet, do you wait. You have lighter moments ...the bitch trying to crawl into the laundry basket with the babies.

Canine pregnancy lasts nine weeks and then you have approximately 8 weeks of rearing to do. I have identified and defined the several stages we go through in this process:

Puppies Day one:

Week one: Was he the right one? Typified by agonizing over whether you chose the right stud

Puppies Week One:

Week two: Was she fertile? Indicated by mildly threatening thoughts directed at your bitch and concern about wasted $$$ Week three: Oh lord, we missed her...stupid sterile stud dog Week four: Vet appointments fix everything You schedule a vet visit for a sonogram and wake up the morning of the planned test to discover she looks like she ate a watermelon! Week five: Not enough food in the world to feed this bitch... Week six: Oh lord she's lost some babies...when really she has just moved them around a bit and now she is hanging down more than spread out like a watermelon Week seven: Dreams of glory featuring puppies with the best parts of both parents Week eight: Nightmares of disaster featuring puppies that look like the neighbor's dog Week nine: Maximum guilt...how could you do this to this sweet little girl, she can't eat or sleep and neither can you. Stage One labor: Now, is it now? No she is just rehearsing AND she has picked out one fake place for puppies, one real place and just rolls her eyes at the lovely new whelping facility you built for her. Stage Two: Well the fake place (the closet) has been passed up for the bushes in the front yard and you cannot convince her that her humongous butt is clearly visible to all passers-by...her head is hidden, she thinks she is in a den and to h*** with you, you have no idea what you are doing. Your job is to get her into the whelping box without stressing this delicate little dog mom to be or calling in the crane or forklift. Actual delivery of babies:

Hubby comes in to view the litter, points at one and says "Wow is he cute". He is half the size of the other babies.

Looking for heads in all the wrong places...now you KNOW better than to look for heads when they have smushed up muzzles from nursing Puppies Weeks Two and Three: You do their stress activities, monitor weights and every day hubby comes in to check on his boy...yes he is cute... fast, too. Easy to be fast when you are long as a freight train with long legs to match. You've picked out the best rears and tails from watching them nurse. During week three you discuss devotion to motherhood with your bitch when she announces the darn things have sharp teeth. Week Four and Five: They really are cute and you are caught thinking they are cute, because they are now on solid food and you are fast running out of clean paper. Hubby plays with his boy child and begs you to stack him up and tell him what you think ... you develop really good diversionary strategies. Week six: You are starting serious evaluation and start taking pictures ... you notice while doing the photographs that hubby's pick is now the same size as his littermates. The litter looks really good...aren't you glad you got that generic sperm and they all look like your bitch, who is perfect in every way Week seven: While analyzing the photos you keep coming back to one striking male who is very balanced and very proportioned...this cannot be happening, Could this be the "little " male your hubby liked.. THAT can't be... Week eight: The puppy party where all your friends and some of your enemies come over to pick your little darlings apart in great detail and make rude remarks about the faults that nasty stud produced. Their decision is unanimous ... pick of the litter is a strong handsome boy who trots wonderfully, comes when called and thinks your hubby hung the moon.

At this point Time is not on your side...it races, then crawls,

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PCA Seminar 2004 It is a great privilege and honor for the Poodle Club of America Foundation to present as our 2004 Seminar speaker the distinguished Tufts University geneticist, Dr. Jerold Bell. Dr. Bell, known to the readers of the AKC Gazette for his insightful and thought-provoking columns, is a consummate teacher and lecturer. Although Dr. Bell was our Seminar presenter in 1998 when he discussed pedigree analysis and genetic disease management (those tapes are still available), so much has happened, and changed, in the field of genetics in the last eight years that we felt is was important to ask him to return, and bring us all up to date. Those of you who heard him in 1998 know how important it will be to have pen and paper--or laptop--ready when he begins. Dr. Bell always tailors his remarks to the specific breed club which invites him; so he is very interested in the results of our health survey which we are conducting. Since poodles have been the paradigm for much of the canine genetic research--thanks in great part to your contributions for research funding through the PCA Foundation--you should expect to hear a lot of specifics which your dollars have made possible. This is a gentleman and a topic which you cannot afford to miss!

Have you made your reservations yet for the Greatest Show on earth? This years theme is under the big Top! Its circus Time in Salisbury Maryland!

Mary Linda Yeakey, Seminar Coordinator

The following are a list of additional campsites in the area that will accept Poodles for PCA National: Bali-Hi RV. Park US 50 to RT. 90 left on St.Martins Neck Road. (Approx. 25 miles from show site) Ph. 410-352-5477 Eagles Nest Park - US 50 to 611 S. left on Eagles Nest Rd. (Approx. 25 miles) Ph. 410-213-0097 Frontier Town Campground US 50 to Hwy. 611 S. & 4 miles down ( Approx. 25 miles ) 1-800-228-5590 Ocean City Campground In Ocean City 70 th Street and Bay (Approx. 30 miles) 410-524-7601 Princess Anne Campground US 13 Brittingham Lane (Approx. 18 miles) Ph. 410-651-1520 Roaring Point Waterfront Camping Rt 50 to RT 349 Southwest (Approx. 21 miles) Ph.410-873-2553 Sandy Hill Family Camp US 50 to W 349, W. Royal Oak Rd. to Sandy Hill Rd. (Approx. 21 miles) Ph. 410-873-2471

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CIRCUS!!! CIRCUS!!! CIRCUS!!!!! Get on board with PCA 2004’s fun filled theme BUILD YOUR 2004 NATIONAL SPECIALTY CATALOG AD AROUND “UNDER THE BIG TOP” – “CIRCUS! CIRCUS CIRCUS” *****PLEASE MARK YOUR AD “CONTEST ENTRY” - DEADLINE – APRIL 20th***** PRIZES!!! PRIZES!!! PRIZES!!! st 1 prize - $60 Full page Ad with Photo nd 2 Prize – $30 off your Full Page Ad with Photo 3rd Prize – $15 off your Full Page Ad with Photo Judges: Glenna Carlson, Lisa Croft-Elliot, Mary Lebet Winners announced at the Specialty On Tuesday, June 8th, 2004 See Advertising requirements elsewhere in this issue

Trophy donations! Please support our show with a donation to the trophy fund. Please list how you want your donation to be used: Patron $25.00 or more,Toys, Miniatures, Standards, General Fund, or Obedience Make checks payable to Poodle Club of America Mail to Lucille Perzan National Trophy Chairman 2414 Wilbur Cross Hwy Berlin, Ct 06037 Please write exactly how you want your name to appear in the catalog. Thanks

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The Purina Program in 2002 donated $600.00+ to our Genetic Anomalies foundation and a matching amount went to AKC's Canine Health Foundation. So if you do use Purina, Please participate RADISSON HOTEL ATTENTION TO ANYONE WHO HAS A RESERVATION AT THE RADISSON HOTEL IN ANNAPOLIS YOU NEED TO CALL THE HOTEL AND CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE ROOM. PLEASE CALL THE RADISSON AT 410-224-3150 OR 800-2667631. THANK YOU, DORIS PCA is not responsible for any statements or claims made by its contributors. PCA reserves the rights to edit all copy and make editorial comments where necessary and deemed appropriate by the editor. PCA reserves the right to refuse items submitted for publication. Written permission must be received and granted by PCA in order to reprint any editorial material, contributors reserve all rights to their articles and permissions must be granted by them for reprint purposes.

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Spotlite on a P.C.A. Member

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This Edition of the Poodle Papers shines it’s spotlite on Doris Cozart Brief Personal Biography for Poodle Papers: Mrs. Doris Cozart I have two children and one very nice husband, Gene. We will have been married for 48 years in July. Our son, Michael, is not doggy at all. Our daughter, Debbie, is active in the world of dogs as a multi-group judge and breeder of Standard Poodles - she is continuing with the Cotian kennel prefix. Our first Poodle was a companion puppy bought for the children by their grandparents. This was the beginning of our love affair with Poodles. At that time Gene was in the Air Force and we changed bases many times. One assignment was in England the quarantine for dogs was very strict and onerous and we decided that we could not take our Poodle with us. She stayed in the US with my parents. While in England (1965) we visited a Poodle Kennel with a friend as he wanted a pet puppy and having owned a Poodle, we qualified as "experts". Well, he did not get a puppy but I came home with a show prospect Poodle and that was the start of the Toy breeding program. In England I learned to groom for the show ring, not very well but I tried!! I exhibited at Crufts and placed third in a class of 36 and the show obsession started..

producing Toys. Together they have sired or whelped more than 40 titled dogs. I phased out of my breeding program when I started to judge. I am approved to judge the Non-Sporting group, Toy group and half of the Working group. I am currently active in my local kennel club, president of our local judges group and trying to learn to grow Plumeria.

PCA Raffle Raffle Table time is coming up soon at the PCA Specialty show in June and we could use your help. We need people to sell those winning Raffle tickets and we need the younger generation to pick those winning tickets. In the past, we have been fortunate to have been helped by some of our great Junior Showmanship handlers and many other wonderful workers of all ages who generously gave us some of their time. Could we count on you this year? Please contact Patty Moulthrop or Alice Wolaniuk at 410-755-6719 or [email protected] or send a note to Alice Wolaniuk, 445 Sassafras Rd., Warwick, Md., 21912. Hope to hear from you soon. Alice Wolaniuk

It really turned into a family affair. We would all pack up for a weekend of shows and make a mini vacation out of the trip. As the children got older it was easier for just me to go to the shows alone or with friends as the family had other things to do. Along the way we all made great friends, most of whom we still are in contact with today. As Debbie got older we would go to the shows together, she showed many of our Poodles. After she graduated from college, she would generally keep one toy (mixed in with a couple of Standards) and show it for me. Along the way I have used several handlers Wendell Sammet, Dee Shepard, Richard Bauer and Mark Shanoff. Each of these people added much to my understanding of showing dogs. Gene was always interested in the dogs and he was the National Show Chairman for seven years. We have bred over 20 toy champions. They have included Group, Best In Show and Specialty Best in Show winners. Additionally we have bred or owned 4 top

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] Thanks.Leslie

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Wow!! I can’t believe this year has gone by so fast!! It is almost time for PCA again. This is my last article – and I hope I have persuaded a few of you to come out and try out for the WC/WCX. Deaux Rey and I will be there again this year, even though he already has his WCX. We wouldn’t miss it for anything. This year we have decided to try our hands (and paws) at Novice Obedience. Last year I made my husband drive five hours out of our way to visit the Ward Duck Carving Museum in Salisbury. The birds looked so real it is amazing. I am so impressed at what an artist can do with a simple piece of wood. As fate would have it, PCA is going to be held in Salisbury this year, and you may have a chance to visit the Museum – I promise you will not be disappointed. Salisbury will be fun place to hold PCA. I must say I have learned a lot of things about Hunt Testing and Poodles over the past year. I think a lot of it has to do

with writing for Poodle Papers. As I look back on training methods and ideas it gives me an opportunity to reflect, revise and change. I believe that whatever type of trainer you become, whether you train horses, dogs, or even people, being steadfast in your methods and never being open to new thoughts or ideas ensures you will become out of touch. Not to say what is old cannot become new again, but new can be better - and at the least will expand your perspective on the goal you are working towards. It is important to be careful not to jump around from one method of training to another. But what to do if one type of training becomes stale and the dog quits responding? You have to be ready to look around for other ways – and – even when you find another way – you have to be ready to implement that style and make a smooth transition from one method to another. In the past year I have attended two seminars by Mike Stewart of Wild Rose Kennels (Wildrose Kennels, www.uklabs.com, Michael H. Stewart, 260 CR 425 Oxford, MS 38655, 662-234-5788, [email protected] .) On the website Mike’s methods are described this way – “The Wildrose training processes are designed to create a positive, productive relationship between the gundog and the handler by establishing clear expectations for the retriever’s calm behavior and performance, as well as, a strong cont. on page 35

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Page 10 look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each "PUPPY SIZE" one. One by one she said, "Sorry, you're not the one." This is one of the neatest stories I've ever heard. You will know precisely what this little girl is talking about at the end! It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. The "Danielle keeps repeating it over and over again. We've been volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up back to this animal shelter at least five times. It has been weeks the dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer. "Mom, now since we started all of this," the mother told the volunteer. that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!" she screamed with joy. "It's the puppy size!" "What is it she keeps asking for?" the volunteer asked."Puppy size!" replied the mother. "Well, we have plenty of puppies, if "But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the that's what she's looking for." "I know...we have seen most of last few weeks," Mom said. "No not size ---- the sighs. When I them," the mom said in frustration...Just then Danielle came held him in my arms, he sighed," she said. "Don't you remember? walking into the office. "Well, did you find one?" asked her mom. When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends "No, not this time," Danielle said with sadness in her voice. "Can on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh!" we come back on the weekend?" The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and know whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the laughed. "You never know when we will get more dogs. Unfor- child, she did a little of both. tunately, there's always a supply," the volunteer said. Danielle "Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. "Don't come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew worry, I'll find one this weekend," she said. Over the next few I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms," days both mom and dad had long conversations with her. They she said. Then holding the puppy up close to her face she said, both felt she was being too particular. "It's this weekend or we're "Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!" not looking any more," Dad finally said in frustration. "We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size either," Mom added. Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday you sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the morning. By now Danielle knew her way around, so she ran caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of right for the section that housed the smaller dogs. Tired of the cool air on a hot day. routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first row of cages. They are the sighs of God. Take the time to stop and listen; you will be surprised at what you hear. "Life is not measured by the There was an observation window so you could see the animals breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." during times when visitors weren't permitted. Danielle walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer “ Unknown ”

PCA Foundation Start Spring off fresh 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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PCA: Optigen 20/20 Clinic

Obedience PCA will be here before we know it and it will be the greatest show on earth once again! Obedience will take place on Monday, June 7th, at the Wicomoco Civic Center in the arena on sod. Judging will start at 1:00 pm and you will be able to enter the arena anytime after 10:00 am.

PCA will run an Optigen 20/20 Clinic (PRA) on June 8th and 9th. The cost is $208.00, plus a 5% additional saving if a PCA online entry is used. Must bring copy of same to showsite. There is a separate $10.00 fee to be made out to the Vet for the blood draw.

Be sure and make plans to stay for the obedience dinner which will start after judging is completed around 7:00pm. It's a great way to complete an exciting evening of obedience.

A microchip clinic will be held as well on those days.

The most exciting news of all is that we will have Rally Obedience offered for the first time. If you have never seen it, plan to come and watch. And if you have seen it, please enter it so the AKC knows we want it to stay. It could be a titling sport within the next year hopefully, if enough interest is there for it. So let's all come out and have some fun with our obedience dogs!

Congratulations to Joann Neal and Betty!

I'll see you all there in June! Susie Osburn Obedience Trial Chairman [email protected]

FMI CONTACT BARBARA GREEN [email protected]

From Joann Neal March 2, 2004 Bad Betty drew Track #5 at Tracking Club of El Paso's annual TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent) test on Sunday, February 29. In 30 mph winds, she sailed through her 880-yard, 6-turn track in 24 minutes, happily retreiving all the articles, and carrying her last glove back to prance around and show off to the gallery. That makes her: CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty's Bein' Bad UDX TDX VCD3

Interested in hosting a Regional ? Contacted Diann Ellis for all the details. E-mail: [email protected] Bring the Poodle World close to your home.

Betty is 12 years old. No other poodle has accomplished what Betty has. I'm not sure where she stands with other breeds, but I imagine there aren't too many of any breed to match her record. What a dog!!

Volunteer’s needed to work at the trial in June! Contact Jan Hopper: [email protected]

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Sometimes a picture says more than words can ever express.

Westminster 2004, Wendell Sammet

Photo taken by Margaret J. Eifert 2004 MARGARET IFERT & Ch. Ale KaiEMikimoto On Fifth

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CONT. FROM PAGE 2 * Note this listing comes from Diann Ellis QUINNIPIAC POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Ann Mandelbaum, 193 Weekeepeemee Rd., Woodbury, CT 06798 203-266-0836 SECRETARY: Debbie West, 85 Old Church Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611 203-576-8910 BREEDER REFERRAL: Suzanne Newing 203-255-3396 RESCUE: DARYL MASONE 203-729-8846

TIDELANDS POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Penny Garwood, 5 Cindy Court, Hampton, VA 23666 757-826-9341 SECRETARY: Doug Chezem, 1101 Coriander Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757-467-9494 BREEDER REFERRAL: Doris Bernsen, 757-481-1728 RESCUE REFERRAL: Jane Carroll, 757-258-9322

HEART OF AMERICA POODLE CLUB PRESIDENT: Dale Hunsburger, 9375 SW Highway Z, Trimble, MO 64492 816-790-3255 SECRETARY: Martha Lewis, 5721 Leavenworth Rd., Kansas City, KS 66104 913-596-2162 BREEDER REFERRAL: Tom Carneal 660-582-4955 RESCUE REFERRAL: Susan Riedel 402-797-7665

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AKC DEBUTS ONLINE DOG REGISTRATIONS — New Service Offers Ease and Convenience to Breeders and Dog Owners — New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce that as of February 23, 2004 individual Dog Registration Applications will be accepted online at www.akc.org. This new service offers numerous benefits to both breeders and dog owners and follows the Online Litter Registration service launched by the AKC in October 2003. “This initiative marks another milestone in AKC online services. The ability to register AKC dogs via a self-service web site is a tremendous convenience that we are pleased to offer our customers,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. Dogs may be registered online whether the litter registration was done online or in traditional hard copy form. The online process not only speeds and simplifies the new owners’ registration experience, but also eliminates data entry by the AKC. At this time, the service is only offered for dogs with single breeders being sold to single owners. The Breeder The process begins with the breeder. Once online, he/she can complete all the required dog information (color, sex, etc.) and, if the dog has been sold, the breeder will also enter the new owner information. When this has been done the new owner can log on to complete the registration process. If the breeder is keeping the dog, he/she will just need to follow a few simple steps to register the dog in his/her name. The system can also aid breeders by organizing dog sale information into an easily printed form, suitable for inclusion as part of their record keeping.

The Dog Owner After the breeder has started the online process the new owner can log on using information from the Dog Registration Application and their last name. They will need to confirm their address, name the dog, choose a registration package and pay via credit card. Immediate feedback will be given if any of the information is incorrect, allowing for faster resolution of errors and processing of registrations. Standard AKC rules and policies for registering a dog will be applied throughout the online process. And of course, for both breeders and buyers there is the benefit of increased speed. By bypassing the need to send registration forms by mail, buyers can register their dog the same day they take it home. “This new service will offer great convenience to thousands of our customers. However it should be noted that only dogs being sold directly from and to a single owner can be registered online at this time,” said AKC CIO Charley Kneifel. “We look forward to offering online registration for dogs with multiple owners and dogs sold through third parties (i.e. pet stores) in future generations of the service.” For further details, visit the Online Dog Registration home page at http://www.akc.org/dogreg The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensed and member clubs, educates the general public about responsible dog ownership. More than 15,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herding, lure coursing, hunt tests, and 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.

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Managing Chronic Liver Conditions Chronic hepatitis and microvascular dysplasia are two very different chronic liver conditions that affect Poodles. Standard Poodles are more susceptible to contracting hepatitis, while Toy and Miniature Poodles are more likely to develop microvascular dysplasia, according to a Colorado State University canine liver specialist. One of the most important organs, the liver performs many essential functions, including helping to filter toxins from the body. When the liver becomes inflamed or fails to function normally, signs of trouble can be very subtle, says David Twedt, D.V.M., professor of clinical sciences at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, a leading researcher on canine liver diseases. Early detection can be very beneficial in helping to manage liver conditions. Poodle owners and breeders should be aware of the signs of liver problems, especially if liver disorders occur in a dog’s bloodline. Chronic Hepatitis Chronic hepatitis (CH) is an inflammation of the liver that results in progressive damage to liver cells. Eventually scar tissue overtakes healthy liver tissue. CH may be caused by such factors as abnormal copper accumulation in the liver, drug toxicity or infectious agents, but often a veterinarian may not be able to determine the source of the inflammation. Copper accumulation in the liver, called copper toxicosis, is a metabolic disorder commonly seen in Bedlington Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Dalmatians and West Highland White Terriers. Copper toxicosis isn’t very common in Poodles, Twedt says. A number of medications can cause liver toxicity, including acetaminophen, anti-inflammatory medications and some chemotherapy drugs. Canine hepatitis virus and leptospirosis, an infection caused by leptospire bacteria, can cause CH and may be prevented by vaccination. “The bulk of cases fall into the nebulous category of unknown origin,” Twedt says. “Based on a breed study, the disorder may be overrepresented in Standard Poodles. Although some dogs may have a genetic predisposition to CH, no one has determined a genetic linkage.” Charla Gordon of Kansas City, Mo., a breeder of Standard Poodles for 25 years, knows firsthand the heartache of having a dog diagnosed with CH. Gordon’s white Standard Poodle, “Carlie” (CH Somerset Sweet Success), was recently diagnosed with CH at 8 years old. “Suddenly

you realize that you may have inadvertently created a problem,” Gordon says. “It is really a tough thing to deal with.” When Carlie returned to living with Gordon after several years with her professional handler, Gordon noticed that she seemed run down and was thin. Both she and the handler had noticed that sporadically Carlie wasn’t interested in eating. Blood tests revealed that a liver enzyme, called ALT, was elevated. After repeated blood work in which Carlie’s ALT values fluctuated, a liver biopsy was performed by her veterinarian and Carlie was found to have CH. One of the problems in identifying CH is that symptoms are often vague. “Few if any clinical symptoms show up early, except for abnormal liver enzymes,” Twedt says. Early symptoms include poor appetite, intermittent vomiting and lethargy. As the condition progresses to liver failure, more signs, such as fluid buildup in the abdomen, liver encephalopathy and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, become apparent. Liver encephalopathy is a central nervous system disorder caused by the inability of the liver to eliminate ammonia and other toxins, which leads to neurological impairment. Any definite diagnosis should be made by a qualified veterinarian. CH identification is made through a liver biopsy, Twedt says, although a presumptive diagnosis can be made based on abnormal liver enzymes and liver cont. on page 15

New Poodle Judges Mr. Bradley Jenkins, Bono, Ar. Mr. David Cook, Lakeville, Il. Mr. David Kirkland, Spotswood, Nj Mrs. Sue Weiss, East Meadows, Ny

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function tests, including a bile acid test. The liver disorder is more commonly seen in middle-aged female dogs between 3 and 10 years of age, with a mean age of 6 to 7 years. The late onset of CH makes it difficult for breeders who may have already bred their bitches before liver problems were detected, Twedt says. “A dog with CH shouldn’t be bred because the genetic transmission of the condition is unknown.” Gordon, who says Carlie likely inherited CH from her dam’s bloodline, advises breeders to take special breeding considerations with bitches that have a bloodline history of liver problems, rather than spaying all offspring. Gordon suggests waiting until the bitch is a little older to breed her to give liver problems a chance to show up. In addition, doing a lot of blood work and tracking the results carefully to detect any liver problems even before signs appear is helpful, she says. Management of CH is challenging when the cause is unknown. “When we do not know the cause of CH, it is hard to come up with specific treatments,” Twedt says. “If the cause is copper accumulation, a dog can be given drugs to remove copper. When the cause is unknown, treatment tends to just be supportive — anti-inflammatory medication to help reduce inflammation, antioxidants and antifibrotic agents to help decrease scarring of liver tissue, and medication to help increase bile flow. “Traditional therapies include dietary manipulation,” Twedt says. “Though a low protein diet has long been thought to be the best course of action, we have found that as long as the protein is high quality and biologically available, it can be beneficial, except for dogs in the end stages of a liver condition. The diet should be adjusted as needed depending on the stage of the liver condition.” The priority is for a dog to eat, Twedt says. Since dogs with liver disease often suffer a loss in appetite, the most important thing is to make the diet palatable enough so that the dog meets its caloric needs.

congenital liver shunts can often be corrected surgically, but microscopic shunts cannot, Twedt says. MVD is overrepresented in Toy and Miniature Poodles compared to Standard Poodles, Twedt says. “I see two classes of dogs with MVD — those with clinical signs and those that are asymptomatic and remain asymptomatic throughout their lives.” MVD is usually diagnosed in young dogs — probably 90 percent are under the age of 2 — but occasionally the condition is found in older dogs, Twedt says. For dogs that show clinical signs of MVD, the symptoms are like those of other liver conditions. Affected dogs may also have poor development, gastrointestinal problems and liver encephalopathy, which make life difficult for the dog and the owner. “Once a dog has symptoms, it generally will always have symptoms, but if the symptoms are managed early, some animals do well,” Twedt says. Leslie Newing, a breeder of Miniature Poodles and Doberman Pinschers, owns a Doberman with MVD that has progressed to the point it now affects neurological function. “Her seizures are so violent,” Newing says. “She becomes disoriented, and you have to be very careful. She has no idea what is going on.” Asymptomatic dogs may only have abnormal bile acid concentrations without any other signs of the disorder. Whether an asymptomatic dog will eventually develop signs of the condition is unknown,” Twedt says. “Identifying MVD requires laboratory tests, imaging studies and sometimes a liver biopsy.” Similar to CH, there is no cure or surgical correction for MVD. Management of MVD is based on clinical signs. Dietary management is important and so are medications designed to trap ammonia. “Since dogs with MVD do not process toxins properly and aren’t able to metabolize ammonia or other toxins, they’re prone to encephalopathy,” Twedt says. “Minimizing ammonia formation helps to reduce the neurological implications of MVD.”

Microvascular Dysplasia Microvascular dysplasia (MVD) is a relatively newly identified condition associated with microscopic abnormalities in the blood flow through the liver. Very small portal veins that bring blood into the liver are not well developed and consequently the blood bypasses the liver through microscopic shunts depriving the liver of important nutrients. MVD is different from typical congenital liver shunts in which macroscopic blood vessels either pass through or around the liver. The macroscopic

Opening Communication Lines To help limit genetic liver conditions in Poodles, Gordon encourages breeders to communicate openly with one another. “Breeders need to be aware when a dog is diagnosed with a liver disorder,” she says. “It’s important to remember that it isn’t just your dog, but there may be 10 other active breeders working with the same bloodline. They need as much information as possible.” As editor of the Poodle Club of America newsletter, The Poodle Papers, and the organization’s Web site, cont. on page 16

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POODLES IN AMERICA VOLUME X

DID YOU FORGET? Unfortunately for the History of Poodles several of this country’s finest breeders are not represented pictorially in Volume X. If you want to be represented please let me know and we’ll try to get your Kennel Presentation into the book.

Newing has seen an increase in the number of Poodle owners and breeders inquiring about both CH and MVD. “I don’t know if people are becoming more aware of these conditions or if there is just more CH and MVD,” she says. Awareness is key. Being aware of the signs of liver conditions, talking with others about it and helping your veterinarian make an early diagnosis can make a big difference in the life of your dog. STANDARD POODLES ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO CONTRACTING HEPATITIS, WHILE TOY AND MINIATURE POODLES ARE MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP MICROVASCULAR DYSPLASIA.

“WHEN THE LIVER BECOMES INFLAMED OR FAILS TO FUNCTION NORMALLY, SIGNS OF TROUBLE CAN BE VERY SUBTLE.” DAVID TWEDT, D.V.M., PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL SCIENCES AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Betsey Leedy

Symptoms of Liver Conditions

918-712-8622 [email protected] IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL OR PHONE ME. MAIL YOUR AD TO: BETSEY LEEDY 6147 S. VICTOR AVE. TULSA, OK 74136

Early Stages Lack of appetite Intermittent vomiting Lethargy Advanced Stages Fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) Neurological impairment (hepatic encephalopathy) Ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract Jaundice Chronic weight loss Resources for Owners of Dogs with Liver Problems

Note: If your dog or bitch has become a top producer during the 4 years covered by the publication you will receive a card telling you so and asking for a 2x2 picture (that size only) that we

FMI Check out http://www.poodlesinamerica.com

The Internet provides a wealth of information for owners of dogs with chronic liver disease. One e-mail group, called canineliver-d, provides helpful information from owners who have had dogs with liver conditions. To subscribe, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/canineliverd/ or send an e-mail to [email protected]. Another e-mail group formed specifically for owners of dogs with microvascular dysplasia is called “Living with Dogs and MVD.” To subscribe, go to the group’s cont. on page 17

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Web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ livingwithdogsandmvd/. Another site for owners of dogs with liver shunts that also provides support to owners of dogs with MVD can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/LiverShuntHelpNChat/. "Reprinted with permission from the January 2004 issue of the Purina Pro Club Poodle Update, Nestle Purina PetCare."

PCA Seminar

2004

When:Monday ,June 7th Where: Showsite Speaker: Dr. Gerald Bell Topic: Genetic advances and putting those advances to work in your breeding program.

Neonatal Encephalopathy The University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine is continuing to investigate Neonatal Encephalopathy in Standard Poodles. Dr. Dennis O'Brien will be presenting the results of their preliminary studies at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine metting in Minneapolis in June. Affected pups are developmentally delayed and develop coordination difficulties and seizures by 58 weeks of age. If you think you have an affected litter, please contact Liz Hansen ([email protected] or 573-8843712) or Dr. Dennis O'Brien ([email protected] or 573-8827821). All information is kept confidential.

Notes from the Corresponding Secretary To all Members and Affiliate Clubs, The Dues notices are out and any changes that you want reflected in the Membership Roster must get to me or the Treasurer, Mr. Scott Olund. I know this is difficult for the Affiliate Clubs because your elections are at various times of the year, but please keep us on the update list, so phone calls we send to your Club will not go to an incorrect phone #. Our Roster is only as correct as the corrections you send us. The National Specialty Judges Ballot is in the mail....It must be returned to me by May 15. Please remember: 1. Only 10 votes/variety-inter variety if there are MORE, your ballot will be voided 2. Return in the Numbered Envelope. This will be opened by the Tally committee. 3. Check for Correct Postage for your Ballot to be returned...It cost PCA $0.60 to mail your ballot in the USA. 4. The ballot is double-sided/front and back and because of printer error, some names are out of alphabetical order. There are almost 500 judges approved to judge poodles, so please scan the ballot before making your selections. I do hope many of you are making plans to attend our Family Reunion in June. I know this is going to be a wonderful show for all of us.....Many thanks to our Show Chairman, Glenna Carlson and Barbara Furbush for a job well done, getting things rearranged under such short notice. See you in June Helen Tomb-Taylor Corresponding Secretary

“True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost.”

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2004 PCA National Spe- Hip/Elbow Preliminary cialty Agility Trial Examination Policy The 2004 PCA National Specialty Agility Trial has moved, again! Because of the unavailability of the civic center in Salisbury we had been planning to hold the trial outdoors. Plans had been made to reduce any possible weather issues, but when you have an outdoor trial there is always the risk of problems with wind, rain, heat, or cold. When the indoor facility became available for our use on Sunday we jumped at the chance, even though it meant having to cancel most of our plans and redo the premium list (again) and revamp our schedule. Now we can show our Poodles indoors on sod with the luxury of air conditioning, as we have been able to do the last 5 years. If any of you had hesitated to enter because you have one of those “prima donna” Poodles that don’t do heat or cold or wet, hesitate no more! Support your national club and let’s have a recordbreaking entry!We have planned a discussion group that will be held after the completion of judging where we will be exploring the various ways of training and improving performance on the weave poles. Many consider this to be the most difficult of agility obstacles and a solid, fast weave pole performance is an asset in any level or venue of agility. We are starting judging early and hope to be done by mid-afternoon, so if your Poodle is not quite ready for prime time agility stop by and cheer on the rest of us foolish people who are bringing our green dogs! Then stay for what is certainly going to be a lively and informative discussion with demonstrations. Jan Hopper

OFA HIP/ELBOW PRELIMINARY (UNDER 24 MOS) EVALUATIONS POLICY CHANGE - EFFECTIVE 1/1/04 In an effort to encourage open sharing of health test results, beginning January 2004, the OFA will publish preliminary (under 24 months) hip and elbow results on the OFA website IF the owner has initialed the authorization block to release all results (including abnormal results). Previously, preliminary results were not published to the website. This policy change is effective for all preliminary applications received after 1/1/04. source :http://www.offa.org/prelimpolicy.html

New at OFA..........Have you tried it yet? VERTICAL PEDIGREE DISPLAY In our continuous effort to provide breeders with the tools to help them make more informed breeding decisions, the OFA is pleased to introduce "vertical pedigrees"' to our website. This new feature can be accessed from each dog's individual search results page by clicking on the vertical pedigree link at the top of the page. The vertical pedigree displays a 3 generation traditional pedigree, but also displays the number of full siblings in the database and summarizes either their phenotypic hip or elbow ratings. The data displayed in the pedigrees is limited and directly relational to dogs that have been submitted to the OFA for evaluation. source:http://www.offa.org/vertpedinfo.html

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Page 20 I asked Joann Neal to do a column for the Newsletter that I am sure will be of interest to you. Joann Neal, Sandstorm Poodles, resides in Lubbock, Texas. A poodle owner for 45 years, she has trained and showed all three varieties to titles in breed,obedience, agility, and tracking. Her miniature poodle CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty's Bein' Bad UDX TDX VCD3 is the only poodle of any variety to be an AKC triple champion plus a TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent).

SELECTING A PUPPY FOR PERFORMANCE Most people starting out in performance did not select their dogs for this purpose. Most started out at local obedience classes just trying to get handles on energetic pets. This changes when these now "dog trainers" look for their next dogs. But they often proceed knowing little about how to improve their chances for selecting a puppy that will mature into a dog that enjoys training and showing, and that maximizes their training abilities. Unfortunately, the majority of poodle breeders do not participate in the performance sports, so they are often also lacking the knowledge to channel the right puppies into these homes. Because agility is such a popular and growing sport, and because poodles as a breed are naturally equipped to be great agility and obedience dogs, breeders are finding a wonderful market for their puppies in performance homes. Performance enthusiasts usually don’t quail at the initial cost of a good poodle, as the "start-up cost" of the dog is small compared to what they will spend on entry fees, travel, equipment, and instruction. Their dogs get the best of care and lots of quality time with their owners. For these reasons, there are advantages for the breeder who can establish a good reputation with the performance fancy. Paraphrasing the popular radio talk-show host Dr. Laura, marrying someone with the idea of changing them is a big mistake. This is equally true when buying a puppy. Puppies are born with the personalities that they will have as adults, and no amount of socialization, training, or tender loving care will change their basic psychological makeup. Therefore, nothing that one does in the training process is nearly so important as selecting the right subject. Physical soundness is equally as important, but will not be addressed here at this time. A professional dog trainer friend once made the following observation on trying to repair bad temperaments through training: "You can make them better, but you can’t make

them right." You can pour your heart and soul into trying to make an insecure dog be confident, or a biting dog not bite, or a shy dog be friendly. You might make them better, but they will never be right. Some traits seem to mellow or lose intensity with age, but many of the undesirable traits (think of separation anxiety or sound sensitivity to thunderstorms or fireworks as examples) get worse with age. This is not to say that dogs with shortcomings have not had success in performance sports. Some people derive their pleasure seeing what they can accomplish with "lost causes." But, considering the amount of time that is needed to get a good prospect ring-ready, few trainers other than these saviors would knowingly select a dog that needed twice the time, and whose performance would often be compromised by his insecurities. Many people ask me how I get my dogs to work in such an enthusiastic, tail-up manner. My big secret is that I select an enthusiastic, tail-up puppy to train. There are hundreds of training methods that give good results if applied by a competent trainer. If your priority is a dog that is friendly with strangers, you must choose a puppy that does not hang back to see what the other puppies are going to do when a stranger approaches. If a self-confident, trusting dog is desired, you must choose a puppy that is relaxed or busy when picked up--not panicked with legs splayed, or legs wrapped around your arm holding on for dear life. If you want a dog that is not sound-sensitive, then you must choose a puppy that is not cowered by loud noises. If you want an energetic dog that will race around the agility course at high speed, then the sweet little puppy that is content to be held is not going to be your dog. A puppy that is destined to be a great heeler, or will happily accompany you around an agility course, is NOT the one that draws back when you reach for it, or that freezes or throws a prolonged temper tantrum when you put a leash on it. Leashed for the first time, your prospect is the one that sizes up and tests that thing around his neck, then trots happily along with you, perhaps grabbing the leash in his mouth or chasing your feet. The dog that is confident in unfamiliar locations, when set down by itself in an unfamiliar place for the first time as a puppy, will immediately explore in an enthusiastic manner, not drop its tail, freeze, or look for a hiding place. Dogs that cannot "forgive" (recover quickly from a correction) will display the same behavior as a puppy. They melt into submissive behavior, or go off by themselves if stress is applied, rather than bouncing back to the trainer. Different trainers like different levels of hardness/softness in their dogs. These degrees can be observed in the young puppy. cont. on page 21

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Puppies that are not suitable candidates for performance competition may be fine for various types of pet homes. A low-energy dog is the curse of the performance trainer. He lags while heeling, walks in on recalls and retrieves, and fails to make agility course time. But the couch potato is craved by the pet-buying public. The less ambitious the dog, the less mischief he gets into, and the fewer problems he causes. Sound-sensitive dogs are often in a state of nervous stress in the noisy world of the dog show, but are easy for the average pet owner to deal with. These dogs get accustomed to the noises of the home, but stop any undesired behavior when the owner raises his voice. A dog that is suspicious of strangers will have a hard time keeping his mind on his job in close proximity to judges, ring crew, and spectators, but will do fine in a home where visitors are a rarity, or for the owner that wants a watchdog. Likewise, a dog that is stressed by strange surroundings will have no problems with stay-at-home owners. An excellent age to evaluate poodle puppy temperaments is 8 to 10 weeks. Standards are less mature at 8 weeks than toys or miniatures. Puppies younger than 7 weeks may be too immature to get an accurate assessment. Older than 10 weeks, the environment may mask favorably, or may damage, the "raw personality." For instance, if puppies are left with their litter mates, and/or are not exposed to outsiders or stimulating environment, by 4 months of age, desirable traits such as self-confidence, friendliness, human-bonding ability, and independent decision-making ability can permanently suffer. Conversely, a smart breeder might train to make the flaws harder to spot. Much is written to assist in selecting puppies which will excel in training venues. The original work in this field was done by an organization that breeds and trains guide-dogs for the blind. Due to the time-consuming and expensive task of raising and training these dogs, they sought to identify at the earliest possible age which puppies could not accept the responsibilities of being a guide-dog. They devised a list of simply-performed tests done on young puppies that were amazingly accurate identifiers of future success. Buyers and sellers of performance puppies can do some reading and hone these evaluation skills, or engage people knowledgable in temperament-testing litters, to help them do the same. By Joann Neal Current household includes: CH OTCH MACH Braylane Betty’s Bein’ Bad UDX TDX VCD3 (Mini) CH OTCH Sandstorm Skirt Alert UDX MX MXJ (Mini)

CH Sanway Lockside Latte, UDX TDX MX MXJ VCD3 (Toy) MACH Sandstorm Boot Scoot CDX TD VCD2 (Toy) and the "baby" CH Songbird Sandstorm Saketumi

Watchung Mountain Poodle Club Presents A Seminar with Alan Waterman "SHOW GROOMING THE POODLE" August 21 & 22 LEBANON TWP,NJ NORTH OF CLINTON, EXIT

16/17 RT 78

Seminar limited to forty participants $150 if paid by July 15th, $175 after the 15th Make checks payable to: W. M. P. C. FMI and to reserve, send check to: W.M.P.C. c/o Marion Banta 215 Asbury/West Portal Road Asbury, New Jersey 08802-1151 908-537-9146 [email protected]

If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you. -- Winnie the Pooh

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PCA’s Blue Ribbon Buffet Dinner

Thursday, June 10, 2004 A great time to wind down after the show, chat with old friends and meet new ones! 6:30 Hors d’oeuvres

7:30 Buffet Dinner

(BYOB….wine glasses will be provided) $30 by reservation only Casual Dress Use form on Page 22 of the Premium List for reservation Form

Menu Chicken Chesapeake, Roast Beef, Garlic & Pepper Roasted Pork Loin with Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf Green Beans Almandine Squash and Zucchini Rolls & Butter Iced Tea, Water, Coffee & Canned Sodas

Nifty Door Prizes! This is not the same old PCA Banquet! The dress is casual, so come as you are…or you can take a few minutes to change into whatever is comfortable, like an old PCA Tee-shirt (there are rumors that there just might be an old Tee-shirt contest!). There’s no drive to the hotel….it’s at the Civic Center. Circus-themed decorations are needed….contact Sandy Marshall ([email protected], 301-384-5625 or Kay Tripp ([email protected], 301-948-1919, Fax: 301-948-3931)…..we also need help decorating on Thursday afternoon. Let us know if you can donate a door prize. Please note that no alcoholic beverages can be sold at the Civic Center, but they can be consumed! So, BYOB….a bottle of wine or some beer….glasses will be provided!

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PCA WC/WCX TEST AND LOCATION FINALIZED With all the changes this year, the PCA WC/WCX tests are no exception. The tests will be held on Saturday, June 5, at a beautiful new location conveniently located just about 10 minutes from the main PCA event building. The new location is Crop-Les Farm on Ben Davis Road in Powellville, MD. This is a privately-owned farm that was designed specifically for dog field events, so we’re really looking forward to being able to use this great facility. Judges for the event are Mario Cilia from Lisbon, MD and Marcie Baer from Gambrills, MD. Both are experienced field judges and are excited to be able to judge poodles for the first time.

PHOTO’S BY RICHARD LEHMAN

We have several volunteer spots open if anyone is interested in helping with the test. There’s no better way to get a feel for what is expected of our wonderful dogs than to volunteer and help with the test. There’s always a need for relief workers in the field (blowing a duck call, shooting a shotgun – blanks only, or throwing ducks), and we do have a specific need for a “dogsitter” for one of the judges’ own dogs while she holds down her judging assignment. No experience is needed for any of the positions – only an open mind and willingness to learn something new! So why not plan on getting to PCA early enough to take in this great event? After all, you haven’t seen anything until you’ve see these great dogs doing what they were originally bred to do and having just a blast doing it! And the judges, exhibitors, helpers and spectators from past years will certainly attest to the fun that everyone has!! The Premium List is available on-line and will be mailed along with the regular PCA Premium List. I hope to see a great turn out again this year.

Joyce Carelli WC/WCX Assistant Chairman

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National Plans - Update!

decorated setup. I hope that all get with the spirit of this year’s contest and try for several cash prizes.

AH, WELL, it took us nearly eight years to get it right, and now we have the challenge of having PCA in another location. The good news is — this year’s show site in Salisbury is going to be GREAT, and many of the procedures that we’ve used in the past will be used again. So, much will be very familiar.

ENTRY INTO THE CONVENTION CENTER: Confirmation entry will be no earlier than 10 AM on Monday, June 7, 2004, through the doors on the north side of the building. This is right across the street from the large paved parking area that is part of the shopping mall, now closed.

However, THERE WILL BE SOME CHANGES....

Obedience entry will be through the main doors on the west side of the building across the street from the Convention Center’s main parking lot. Entry will be no earlier than 10 AM on Monday, June 7, 2004. Note –these same doors will be used by vendors starting at an earlier time. NO dogs, crates, grooming equipment, etc., will be allowed into the building before the obedience exhibitors’ entry time! Your cooperation will be appreciated!

1.) Exhibitors can expect to have an indoors bathing area for dogs located about a one minute walk from the grooming area. Arrangements are being made to be able to bathe several dogs at one time with an abundance of hot water.

2.) The tented and non-tented exercise pens are approximately a one minute walk from the grooming area. The human “ex-pens” adjoin the grooming area. Let’s work together to make this the best PCA national, EVER! 3.) The “out-of-doors” smoking area is no more than a 30 second walk from any setup. Richard Lehman Asst. National Show Chairman 4.) Entry into the arena for both confirmation and obedience participants will be no earlier than 10 AM – an hour earlier then previous years. This time will depend on how quickly the setup committee can PCA LUNCHES AND DINNERS, JUNE get grooming spaces marked.

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SOME THINGS STAY THE SAME: 1.) Entry into the arena for confirmation exhibitors, ONLY, will be by the number system that we’ve used in the past. Be sure to get your entry request sent to Margaret Tauzin as soon as possible after May 1, 2004. 2.) We will be using the piggy system and will be drawing for a cash prize to those setups which have received “clean” pigs all days as we’ve done in the past. 3.) This year’s show theme is “Under the Big Top”(Circus) as announced at the end of last year’s show. We will again be giving a cash prize to the best

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! May 21,2004 will be the final date to order and pay for all meal tickets. In the past we have had some flexibility in accepting food reservations after the closing date for mailing or at the show. This will NOT BE POS-

SIBLE THIS YEAR. IN ORDER TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT, PLEASE ORDER EARLY.

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Mall Parking Lot

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Greetings! Maintaining The Comfort of Older Pets by Amy D. Shojai. Amy is the author of more than a dozen books on dog and cat health and behavior. She lives in Sherman, TX(www.shojai.com). A good definition of old age for an animal is the last 25 percent of life. Longevity is influenced by a combination of genetics, environment and health care over a life time. Toy breeds may live in to their teens or even reach twenty while large breeds commonly reach 10 to 13 years of age, so would be considered old at seven. Giant -breed dogs age even faster--Great Danes are considered senior at age five. Before the time comes for that final, awful, but loving choice, use the "L.O.V.E. Plan to help ensure that your pet's golden years are enjoyable. The acronym stands for Listen with your heart; Observe for changes; Visit the veterinarian; Enrich the environment. (The L.O.V.E Plan was introduced in Complete Care of Your Aging Dog, written by Amy Shojai) Listen with your heart means pay attention to your intuition, which tells you something isn't quite right. Observe for changes involves knowing what's normal for your pet so you recognize abnormal changes. Visit the veterinarian to validate your concerns, as well as to monitor your pets health. Enriching your aging pet's environment--nutrition, exercise, medications and surroundings. Adjusting the environment to protect pets, and to maintain their physical and emotional health. The goal is to allow aging pets to continue to function in as normal a fashion as possible. INTERNET RESOURCES Helpful products: dog ramps www.bedderbacks.com dog bathroom help indoor bathroom http://wizdog.com Dog litter pan www.puppygopotty.com Fluid therapy help - www.practivet.com Therapeuticdiets-www.hillspet.com: www.iams.com: www.ivdvetdiets.com : w w w. p u r o n a . c o m : n u t r o p r o d u c t s . c o m :www.precisepet.com: www.stevesrealfood.com: www.waltham.com: www.wysong.net Wheel chairs for pets www.k9carts.com For most of us, our pets have been there through everything for us and as they age, a little extra kindness and consideration will make aging easier.

THE RED ROOST 2670 CLARA ROAD WHITEHAVEN, MD 410-546-5445 WHEN TUESDAY JUNE 8TH 7:00 P.M. COME TO THE RED ROOST FOR AN ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB FEAST $28.00 PER PERSON TAX AND GRATUITY ARE INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT. STEAMED CRABS, FRIED CHICKEN, CORN ON THE COB, FRIED SHRIMP, CLAM STRIPS, HUSHPUPPIES SODA, COFFEE, TEA AND DESSERT. (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EXTRA) IT IS A 20 MINUTE TRIP TO THE RED ROOST SO WE WILL PLAN TO LEAVE THE CIVIC CENTER IN A GROUP BY 6:45. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR 7:00 P.M.. DIRECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE AT A LATER TIME OR MIGHT GET LOST. PLAN ON PROVIDING YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION WITH A FRIEND UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE BUS TRANSPORTATION, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE IT AT THIS TIME.

FOR RESERVATIONS: SEND $28.00 PER PERSON TO DORIS GRANT: U.S. ADDRESS P O BOX 1534 OGDENSBURG, NY 13669

CANADIAN ADDRESS BOX 269 NORTH GOWER, ONTARIO CANADA KOA 2T0

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY MAY 21, 2004.

Sandy, [email protected]

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EXHIBITOR'S PRAYER

You know I'm a competitor, Lord; I make no bones about that.

Dear Protector of Dogs and Fools:

I love to win and I hate to get beat.

When that intelligent, hardworking, honest judge finally sees what I see in this dog I've worked so hard and long with, help me to accept my win with grace and dignity.

There are few things more abhorrent to me, Lord, than placing sixth out of six.

And, when that blind, clueless idiot -- I mean, judge - somehow fails to see what a fine job we've done, (well, at least better than the so-and-so he placed ahead of us!), help me to accept my defeat with some of that same grace and dignity. Lord, you alone know how I've sweated blood over this dog, the hours I've spent getting her ready (and, Lord, are any of them ever ready?) You (and probably only you!) understand why I've spent good money on this animal.....money I could have spent on lots of other things ---- things that just might have afforded me a little more pleasure and a lot less frustration.

If I didn't love to compete, I'd stay home and knit afghans. But then, there are probably Afghan shows, and people who hire professional knitters with high-tech knitting machines, and most likely there are afghan show judges who raise sheep whose wool goes into some of the winningest Afghans, and there I'd be -still frustrated, still getting beat, and without a dog to share half the blame. This year, Lord, help me to have a little more faith in my fellow dog folks, and for Heaven's sake, help me win, or lose, with a little class. Amen Author unknown

Lord, tolerate my disappointment when I lose, and help me keep it all in perspective.

The List—Do you want to be on?

Help me remember that when some dog show judge gives me the gate, it's not as if St. Peter just gave me those pearly ones.

If you received the ads and trophies mailing, you needn’t read any further. But if you didn’t and would like to receive the 2004 PCA Premium List, read on!

Lord, clear my eyes and help me see, before I open my big mouth, that theso-and-so with the cowhocked, pony-gaited dink walking out of the ring ahead of me is actually a fellow exhibitor who has also worked hard, maybe even sweated blood over his dog too, and probably deserves to enjoy this moment to its fullest while it lasts. Lord, you know there are sometimes -- but not nearly as often as I tend to suppose when I lose -- such ugly things as Politics, Prejudice, and Unethical Practices, which may cause my dog to get beaten unfairly -sometimes. Help me, then, to remember that several wrongs won't ever make a right, and that none of the wrongs gives me an excuse to act like an idiot.

If you thought you were on the list but didn’t receive the above mailing, it might be because: 1. Your address was wrong in the PCA 2003 catalog (the most likely!) 2. Your dog is co-owned by several people. 3. You have moved in the last year. 4. You have been inactive at PCA in the last three years. If you’d like to be added or returned to the list, please send your address to: Helen Sokopp—by e-mail: [email protected]; or fax: 978–526-8462; or telephone: 978-526-1990; or snail mail: Box 1442, Manchester, MA 01944.

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WICOMICO YOUTH AND CIVIC CENTER, SALISBURY, MD

grooming is in one area with a limited amount of grooming on the main Arena floor. As we have done in the past, entry into the grooming area for exhibitors will be by preassigned numbers. Our goal is to have the grooming area available to exhibitors no earlier than 10:00 am on Monday, June 7.

In late February/early March, Richard Lehman and I took a trip to the beautiful Eastern Shores of Maryland for a few days in lovely Salisbury, MD. Our task was to determine whether the selected site was in fact suitable for The Poodle Club of America’s National Specialty. Not only did we VERY MUCH like the Wicomico Civic Center and the space it offers us, we

There are four areas for bathing – inside with hot/cold running water – this is a real plus! Bring plenty of towels as the bathing area is a short distance from the grooming area. We will have four public exercise pens – two inside the building and two outside. Tenting will be provided for private exercise pens - the number of which may be limited. Bring shade for your pens and mats might also be a good idea as RV parking is on blacktop. Crop-Les Farm where our WC/ WCX event is to be held is simply ideal for working dogs. It was designed by a gentleman who trains and competes in Hunt Trials. We feel flattered and fortunate to be the ONLY Club ever invited to have an event at CropLes Farm

were greeted enthusiastically by the Wicomico Tourism Center as well as each restaurant we visited and each merchant we talked with regarding what they might provide for PCA. At the end of our visit, we knew we had come to a community that looks kindly on dog shows and hence falls into the category of ENABLERS who are anxious to help us succeed with our National Specialty. We were thrilled. Parking for exhibitors and spectators is spacious. RVs and campers also have lots of space for parking. Most of the parking is on blacktop. Mats for exercise pens will be needed. Electricity is limited – and at least 300 ft. of electrical cord is needed to reach available electricity. Water for filling water tanks is available. The Civic Center is in charge of RV parking and the PCA parking committee will also be available for arriving RVs. Grooming is really good with enough space for our expected entry and the lighting is excellent. All of the

Agility will be judged on Sunday, June 6 in the Normandy Room at the Wicomico Civic Center on turf. The exhibitors will have all of the benefits of being outside with the comfort of being inside. We are very happy about this! Obedience will have four rings in the Normandy Room with judging on turf, Monday, June 7, 2004. Space for crates will be clearly marked in the corridors . Soft mesh crates are allowed for performance events only. Space will be provided for Performance exhibitors to store crates The area for Vendors is in the lobby of the Civic Center with additional vending on the second floor Galleria which is available by escalator and overlooks the first floor lobby. The second floor is also accessible by elevator and dogs are welcomed in all areas of the Civic Center except

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for food service areas, of course. These will be clearly marked. We are told that the food provided by the Civic Center – who will be catering our luncheons and Thursday night BLUE RIBBON DINNER – is simply excellent. We look forward to the menus they are offering. Reservations for all food events need to be made by the deadline, May 21, 2004 as we do not have the same latitude in having late reservations accepted. PLEASE keep this in mind and make your reservations when your premium list arrives. Kay Tripp and Sandy Marshall are planning a relaxed and really fun time at the Thursday night dinner. Merchants in Salisbury, Oster Pet Products and individuals have donated door prizes – sounds like it will be a most enjoyable evening. A cash bar will not be available but you can BYOB and wine glasses will be provided. Since the dinner will be at the Civic Center, casual attire will be most acceptable – no need to dress up for this relaxing evening. We hope for a great turn out for this new and revised PCA dinner. We ended our productive visit feeling very positive about all we accomplished and we know that our plans for PCA 2004 are on solid ground. The Civic Center is a great place to decorate for our Indoor Garden Party. It will be simply …..well ..… simply beautiful! We can hardly wait for the unveiling of THIS GREATEST POODLE SHOW ON EARTH, 2004.

SOME USUAL INFORMATION Gene’s Limo Service will accommodate those who fly Baltimore and Philadelphia. AIRPORT LIMO/VAN/BUS by GENE’S LIMO SERVICE FROM BWI AIRPORT TO SALISBURY 3 PASSENGER LIMO $175.00 7 PASSENGER LIMO $200.00 10 PASSENGER VAN $200.00 23 PASSENGER BUS $400.00

INCLUDING LUGGAGE INCLUDING LUGGAGE INCLUDING LUGGAGE INCLUDING LUGGAGE

FROM PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT 3 PASSENGER SEDAN INCLUDING LUGGAGE $225.006 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUGGAGE $250.00 10 PASSENGER LIMO INCLUDING LUGGAGE $300.00 PHONE 1-800-603-2989 AND ASK FOR TRACI THEY WILL ACCEPT SMALL POODLES IN CRATES. BE SURE TO NOTIFY THEM WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION SO THERE WILL ROOM ALLOWED FOR THEM AND ANY TABLES, ETC. Salisbury is served by USAirways with connecting flights through Philadelphia and Washington National (Regan). A discount to those flying in for PCA may be available for PCA exhibitors and spectators so mention this when making your reservations. Car rentals are available at the Salisbury Airport. SOME FAVORITE DINING PLACES AROUND TOWN: FLAVOR’S OF ITALY • 410-219-9110 (Walking distance Ramada) ZIAS • 410-543-9118 FRATELLI’S • 410-341-0807 VINNY’S LA ROMA • 410-742-2380 LOMARDI’S • (Walking distance of Civic Center) HUNAN PLACE • 410-749-9800 IMPERIAL GALLERY • 410-546-3103 (Walking distance from Civic Center) TOYKO STEAK HOUSE • 410-860-0078 FLANNERY’S • 410-546-2570 ( Walking distance Ramada) ADAMS RIBS • 410-749-6961 OLD MILL CRAB HOUSE • ( All you can eat) 302-846-2808 RED ROOST CRAB HOUSE • (All you can eat) 410-546-5443 WATERMAN’S COVE • 410-546-440 BREW RIVER

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• 410-677-6757 MARKET STREET INN • 410-742-4145 (Walking distance Ramada) WEBSTER’S CHESAPEAKE STEAK HOUSE • 410-742-8000 DAYTON’S CHICKEN & SEAFOOD • 410-548-2272 SAGE DINER (Breakfast) ENGLISH GRILL (Breakfast) GOURMET LOCAL: LEGENDS (now David’s) • 410-749-7717 CACTUS TAVERNA • 410-548-1254 GOIN NUTS • 410-860-1164 SOME OCEAN CITY FAVORITES: CRAB ALLEY (WEST O.C.) • 410-213-7800 (By the docks) CAPTAIN’S GALLEY (WEST O.C.) • 410-213-2525 ( By the docks) BJ.’S ON THE BAY - 75th St. & Bay) • 410-524-7575 FAGERS ISLAND RESTAURANT • 60th St on Bay 410-524-5500 GALAXY GRILL • 6601 Coastal Hwy. 410-723-6762 HARRISON’S HARBOR WATCH • Boardwalk South & Inlet 410-289-5121 PHILLIPS SEAFOOD 21 Street • 410-289-6821 ALL FRANCHISE RESTAURANTS ON RT 13 N. BY CENTRE OF SALISBURY We enjoyed dinner at David’s. Webster’s Chesapeake Steak House and Brew River. Our luncheons were wonderful at Goin Nuts and, if you like Chinese, the Imperial Gallery is very close to the show sight and excellent. The Ramada Inn van is available for short trips around town to local restaurants.

A Tuesday, June 8th outing to The Red Roost, wellknown restaurant in Whitehave, Md specializing in crab is planned. Information below. THE RED ROOST 2670 CLARA ROAD WHITEHAVEN, MD 410-546-5445 WHEN TUESDAY JUNE 8TH 7:00 P.M.

COME TO THE RED ROOST FOR AN ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB FEAST $28.00 PER PERSON TAX AND GRATUITY ARE INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT. STEAMED CRABS, FRIED CHICKEN, CORN ON THE COB, FRIED SHRIMP, CLAM STRIPS, HUSHPUPPIES SODA, COFFEE, TEA AND DESSERT. (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES EXTRA) IT IS A 20 MINUTE TRIP TO THE RED ROOST SO WE WILL PLAN TO LEAVE THE CIVIC CENTER IN A GROUP BY 6:45. RESERVATIONS ARE FOR 7:00 P.M.. DIRECTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE AT A LATER TIME OR MIGHT GET LOST. PLAN ON PROVIDING YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION WITH A FRIEND UNLESS WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE BUS TRANSPORTATION, HOWEVER, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE IT AT THIS TIME. If you are interested in the services of a hair salon or full service day spa - both are unisex: Terry Michaels/About Faces 410-543-8100 Designers Edge at 410-548-9010. AMADA 3 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER COMFORT INN 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER HAMPTON INN 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER ALL OTHER MOTELS ON RT.13 BUSINESS APPROX. 6 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER. HAMPTON INN & HOLIDAY EXPRESS — SEAFORD, DEL 23 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER. PLACES YOU MIGHT WANT TO VISIT: SALISBURY ZOO 1 MILE FROM CIVIC CENTER. WARD MUSEUM (WORLD FAMOUS FOR DUCK CARVINGS, ETC.) 2 MILES FROM CIVIC CENTER. GAMBLING AND SLOT MACHINES AT HARRINGTON, DE. 40 MILES . ASSATEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE, MARYLAND 30 MILES . CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL SEASHORE, VIRGINIA (HOME OF MISTY OF CHINCOTEAGUE) 60 MILES. OCEAN CITY, MD BEACH, BOARDWALK , FUN AND FOOD 30 MILES. ( NO DOGS

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RETAIL SHOPPING: A MUST IS THE “COUNTRY HOUSE” ABOUT 4 BLOCKS FROM THE CIVIC CENTER. SALISBURY DOWNTOWN NEAR THE PLAZA ANTIQUE MALLS (2). REHOBOTH BEACH DE. OUTLET MALLS 1 HR. 15 MIN. AWAY OCEAN CITY OUTLET MALLS (THIS SIDE OF BRIDGE ON LEFT BEFORE OCEAN CITY) 30 MILES. CENTRE OF SALISBURY MALL YOU JUST MIGHT WANT TO STAY AWHILE SO BRING A BATHING SUIT AND SUNSCREEN.: LOCAL HOSPITAL: PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: 410546-6400 ( NEXT TO RAMADA INN) IMMEDIATE MED CENTER 801 S. SALISBURY BLVD. 410-543-0627

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Catalogs with results $20.00 per catalog. Send your money to: Janet Kingsley 3311 Kingfisher Lane, Denton, Texas 76201 Checks payable to Poodle Club of America. Please include your name & address.

OptiGen Report: The statistics for Poodles tested for PRA during the 1st quarter 2004 (January 1 - March 24, 2004) at OptiGen follow: Total Poodles tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004 - 381 Pattern A - 236 Pattern B - 128 Pattern C - 17 Breakdown for Toy and Miniature: Total Toys tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004: 237 Pattern A - 137 Pattern B - 86 Pattern C - 14 Total Miniatures tested for PRA 1st quarter 2004: 144 Pattern A - 99 Pattern B - 42 Pattern C - 3 •Complete statistics for all Poodles tested for PRA through this time period: Total Poodles tested for PRA: 2921 Breakdown by Toy & Miniature: Total Toy Poodles tested for PRA: 1662 Pattern A - 1039 Pattern B - 538 Pattern C - 85 Total Miniature Poodles tested for PRA: 1259 Pattern A - 846 Pattern B - 366 Pattern C - 47 Sincerely, Becky Iddings Administrative Support Associate OptiGen, LLC

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UPDATE OptiGen prcd-PRA Genetic Testing The OptiGen test for the prcd form of PRA (progressive rod cone degeneration form of Progressive Retinal Atrophy) has been in use for almost three years – since June 2001. Background information on the test is found at www.optigen.com. It’s interesting to see that even with growing numbers of tested poodles, the distribution of Patterns A, B and C remains similar between Miniatures and Toys, and remains fairly constant after 3 years of testing compared to after 1 year. These frequencies are: Pattern A (normal) = 64.5% Pattern B (carrier) = 31% Pattern C (affected) = 4.5% Such stability in the numbers could be a reflection of recommended breeding practice – selections are being made on the overall qualities of the dog, not solely on presence or absence of a gene. OptiGen asserts that all dogs can be bred if desired, regardless of Pattern A, B or C status. As long as one parent is Pattern A, prcd-PRA affected offspring will not be produced. OptiGen and our research collaborators are working on test improvements. The ultimate goal is discovery of the prcd gene and the mutation (or several different mutations) in the prcd gene that cause PRA disease. When that goal is achieved, the genetic test will be based on detection of a mutation, not on association of DNA markers with the disease. Currently, the test in use is a DNA marker test. This test for Miniatures and Toys yields results with a high degree of accuracy (currently estimated at 99-99.5%). All the same, there are clues that further improvement can be achieved. For example, an older Pattern C dog with normal vision has provided a clue that the current test could give, very infrequently, a false positive result. We are testing new DNA markers in older Pattern C, normal vision dogs to improve the test accuracy even more.

Another situation that provides clues for improving the genetic test is the PRA-affected dog that does NOT test as Pattern C with the current test. We’ve said all along that more than one type of PRA occurs in Miniature and Toy Poodles. So far, we can only distinguish prcd-PRA as one type, and non-prcd-PRA as a second type. A small set of these PRA-affected dogs is helping our study of other PRA types. We must determine if there are prcd variants, or new genetic causes, or non-genetic causes of PRA. Refinements to genetic testing are possible ONLY with the help of owners and breeders. It is crucial that OptiGen test all PRA-affected poodles (done at no charge). And, it is crucial that owners supply OptiGen with eye exam reports when they are requested. If you have a dog that should be tested, please contact us at [email protected]. And finally, we’ve tested several PRA genes in Standard Poodles and so far have no specific leads. Since PRA in Standards is very infrequent, it is very difficult to research. If you have a PRA-affected Standard, we need to hear from you.

Jeanette S. Felix, Ph.D. President and Manager 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] www.optigen.com

“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” “ Unknown”

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Page 34 Poodles in America, the nine volume PCA refrence set containing pedigrees of all Poodles recognized by AKC as Champions from from 1929 through 1999, is available as a set or as individual volumes. Volume I Volume II Volume III Volume IV Volume V Volume VI Volume VII Volume VIII Volume IX

(1829-1959)……………$20.00 (1960-1964}……………$20.00 (1965-1969)……………$20.00 (1970-1974)……………$20.00 (1975-1979)……………$22.00 (1980-1984)……………$22.00 (1985-1989)……………$30.00 (1990-1994)……………$30.00 (1995-1999)……………$35.00

The Set of nine, purchased at one time ..… $210.00 U.S. Postage Included Foreign Postage add $4.00 per volume U.S. Funds Only Make checks payable to: PCA Enter the number of each volume desired in the appropriate blank: I____II____III____IV____V____VI____VII____VIII____IX____Set____ Payment By: Check___Money Order___Visa___Master Card___ Account #_____________________________Exp.Date_______ Signature__________________________________ Ship To: Name__________________________________________ Address________________________________________ City____________________State______Zip__________ Mail order to: Allen Kingsley—3311 Kingfisher Ln. Denton, TX 76209

PCA says Thanks ! Poodle club of America has just received the 2004 check from Purina for Poodle lovers that are participating in the Parent Club Partnership Program. Purina had 761 Pro Club Members that declared Poodle Club of America their Partner. Of those 761, 197 Pro Club members redeemed weight circles in 2003. This earned $4,267.40 for their participation. This money is evenly divided between the Canine Health Foundation for PCA's Donor fund and Poodle Club of America. The money PCA received, funds our Educational Programs through the Genetic Anomalies Foundation. The check we received in 2003 was over $600.00. The increase in 2004 to $2133.70 is greatly appreciated. Again, Thank you for your participation in the Purina Program. Helen Tomb-Taylor Corresponding Secretary The Poodle Papers / Spring Edition

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bond between the two. Our methods utilize positive habit formation to forge an enduring, strong relationship with the handler/owner clearly in control of the partnership.” For me it was like a light in the window. If I had only known of this type of training it would have saved me a lot of time and frustration. Poodles in the hunting world are often considered “soft” dogs who cannot handle a lot of pressure from the E (electronic) collar. A Poodle will often turn off, or give up because the correction is too severe. The Wild Rose method is different, and I believe workable for the Poodle. I can say this from experience, because my male Standard, Deux Rey, earned his JR and WCX training with the conventional method of using an E collar and sending him to a trainer. After those levels he shut down. He was not very interested, he had no drive left and was not very enthused. After transition to the Wild Rose method his interest revived, and his drive and enthusiasm returned, and he has received his Seasoned Hunter title in UKC. I am very pleased and excited about his progress, and hope the Wild Rose training method can help my female Standard, giving her the confidence to be the dog I know she is. The upside of this is if your Poodle does not respond well to the Wild Rose method, you can always go to the E collar/Trainer system. I went the other way around, and found it wasn’t the easiest or least expensive way of doing it. I also want to emphasize how important it is to be aware of and alert to what is available to help make hunting and retrieving – and training - your Poodle a positive and satisfying experience. Here I am, almost a year later, and if I had started out reading the three books I am recommending I would have avoided particular training issues with my dog. The first is “Retriever Training” by Robert Milner (Hardback, pub. Ducks Unlimited, 2002, 208 pps, $28 new, $20 used on Amazon). The second is “British Training for American Retrievers” by Vic Barlow (paperback, pub Willowcreek Publishing, 2003, 208 pps, $18 new or used on Amazon). The last is “The Dog’s Mind” by Bruce Fogle, DVM.(paperback, Howell Book House, 1992, 224 pps, $12 new, $6 used on Amazon). Read these books and then attend a Wild Rose Clinic, if possible. It is well worth the time and money invested, in my opinion. I believe that Poodles truly have a future in Hunting and Hunt Tests. As owners and enthusiasts of Hunting Poodles, we must make wise choices for the breed. We must avoid setting the Poodle up for failure in venues that they are not trained for or genetically bred for.

There are people who think it is silly to hunt with a Poodle until they meet one. You have to remember that the people that are crossing Poodles with other Sporting Breeds such as Labs and Pointers are not trying to improve on the Poodle. It is the other Breeds that they are trying to improve. They are trying to give the other Breed some of the Poodle’s qualities. That should tell the Poodle people something – everyone wants the qualities the Poodle has, they just don’t want it to be a Poodle. At some point the Poodle has received some bad press about being a “foofoo” dog. But that is the beauty of the Poodle – not only is it the smartest breed, it is by far the prettiest. The Poodle is in every dog venue – obedience, agility, tracking, carting, herding, and last but not least, hunting. If someone says to you “so Poodles can retrieve a duck. I can train my Collie to do that”, you can reply “Yes, you can, but can he point live birds?” Poodles naturally quarter, and some point at game with foot up, tail up, and frozen watching the bird. Does that surprise you? – well it surprised me! About a month ago I found out that my Poodle points – and on the internet I found another Poodle that points. Boys and girls, you don’t teach a dog to do that, it is bred into them. That just reaffirms that Poodles are hunting dogs and the most versatile Breed in the world. What I hope to see in the future with Hunting poodles is more doges competing in WC/WCX’s – and more Clubs offering that competition at Shows. Maybe we can develop more ways for the dogs to earn Titles and receive recognition and awards from PCA, which would assuredly spark more interest in the Hunting Poodle. Before my time on earth is done I would love to see a Poodle competing at Westminster that has a JH, SH, or MH after his name. That would show the world that not only is the Poodle beautiful, but he is also a Sporting dog. It will also prove that we as a Breed can work together and not sacrifice the Standard of the Breed for the workability of the Breed. Yes, it could take years to accomplish – but knowing the Poodle it could happen sooner than anyone might think. So if you are coming to PCA this year – load up and come out to the WC/WCX – I’m looking forward to meeting you. Even if you are not ready to compete, the show of support will be greatly appreciated by all. We have a great time (Ed. Note: that’s an understatement!) rain (who can forget 2003?) or shine!!!!! Poodle UP!!! Just Do It!!! Sheree Melancon [email protected]

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